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I've begun my first ever game of Dungeons & Dragons. I grew up with DnD watching others play, talking about it, and embracing nearly all the other aesthetics in that orbit (fantasy fiction and movies, heavy metal, more than a little sci-fi, and a love of monsters) but never was able for one reason or another to play.
As an adult, I've discovered I'm very much a fan of role-playing. The television shows I enjoy are fantasy stories, the movies are adventure quests, the games I play are more about exploration and narrative than about murder and mayhem, and the literature I most enjoy reading and writing is centered around world-building.
So why not give DnD another shot?
Like a fool, I decided to jump into the deep end; I decided I'd start out as a Dungeon Master. I got the fifth edition rulebooks (Dungeon Masters' Guide, Player's Handbook, and Monster Manuel), asked an annoying amount of questions to my peers who were gamers, watched and am watching a ridiculous amount of YouTube videos, and asked a group of friends if they'd be interested in playing.
I have settings, NPCs, stories all over, and a central campaign goal. I just need to play. So I hope to find out if I'm a success or a failure as a DM. Most likely, I'll be middling-to-poor, but I'm more concerned with improvising and having fun.
There will be three elements to this campaign diary:
- The world I've made
- The story made by the players
- The pragmatics of play
I will recount the worldbuilding I've done, how the players created a unique story within it through their choices and character history, and how the actual gameplay–mechanics, goals, results–turned out. I'm going to update this campaign diary hopefully as often as we play including successes, failures, quirks, questions, digressions, and, of course, progressions. I would hope it entertains but also might become a resource for other beginner gamers.
So for this first entry, here is the world…
The Backwater Gambit
We begin where any good story begins or, rather, where many and most stories begin, the middle of nowhere.
This backwater isn't quite the last stop before wilderness or unexplored lands, but rather a marquisate whose governance faded away as the margrave's bloodline thinned. Too far from any major city or trade route and lacking in natural resources, Larrissone is a state lacking claim or broad rule. The small hamlets and villages are barely self-sustaining and content to be ignored in their little part of the world.
However, there is a history here for those who wonder as well as machinations by some, both of good and ill intent, looking to make something of this decayed county.
The County of Larrissone
In this not so much forgotten as never considered region, there stands a squat tower lording over a shallow but wide lake.
This is the Usurer's Tower, once a debtor's prison run by the margrave. Although no longer in official use, nearly all locals know it is occupied by some power. Local thugs are frequently hired as guards or jailers on brief contracts, however no one can recall seeing any prisoners ever arrive or depart. The hirelings themselves find their memory fades after a few days released from their duties. Every two weeks new guards replace the former unit, and every week a quartermaster brings provisions to the front gate for them.
A day's walk east is the county's largest settlement Bas Eldritch, a town of almost six thousand souls. It is the cultural hub of Larrissone home to nearly all known races but dominated by humans with an oddly high number of half-elves. The town houses a fairly active local market, four taverns, several small temples, a leper hospital, and a large central estate once belonging the margrave but now mostly abandoned used by the locals for civil council needs.
A days walk northwest through wooded marsh and forest is the village of Foxon where roughly a thousand souls live either quiet agrarian or stoic, hard mining lives. There is one temple, a market square, a ramshackle inn, and a school. To the west and across the Lazaran River is Monton, a hamlet of barely five hundred souls.
A village similar to Foxon in design and decor, Monton's one claim of pride is a central statue of the last margrave and a large estate just south of town once a summer home for the ruling family. It has since fallen into disrepair and disregard, something the townsfolk ignore out of shame for being unable (unwilling?) to maintain it.
Mostly forested, the highlands of Larrissone are home to the ruins of the Corse, a people who existed before the margrave's family came to rule. Little is now know or remembered about them, whether they were a culture or a cult depends on who you ask, their learning, and their mood at the moment. There is one military base in the highlands, Crix Outpost, the lone spar of civilization from outside the county. Crix is the fort where misfits of Glencliffe's militia are sent.
If one were to follow the Lazaran River south for five days one would arrive at the Free Hold of Glencliffe, a small city and widely considered the last mark of civilization in the region. East of Glencliffe over the mountain chain abutting it are organized territories and lands of city-states and nations.
Chapter 1: The Usurer's Tower
Our heroes awake bound and in prison cells. They are groggy and sore. They have no memory of how they arrived here or even where here is. The last memory each player has, they were in Glencliffe. Filled with confusion, anger, fear, and anxiety, the players' primary concern is to get out. As they escape, they'll discover who imprisoned them and why, where they are, and, perhaps, if they want revenge.


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King's College London
The current economic downturn is affecting migration flows globally. Countries like Spain, which had seen high volumes of immigration during the 1990s and 2000s, are now experiencing an exodus of migrants and Spanish nationals who seek brighter prospects abroad. Emerging economies such as Argentina or Brazil, on the other hand, are increasingly attracting foreign workers. The present conference seeks to explore the ways in which this transformation of migration flows is expressed visually and discursively within Hispanic and Lusophone cultures.
Confirmed Keynote Speakers:
Professor Sylvia Molloy, Albert Schweitzer Chair of Humanities at New York University.
Dr Juan Carlos Velasco, Instituto de Filosofía, part of the Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas).
Book launch of the collection of essays Londres y el liberalismo hispánico with the editors Dr Daniel Muñoz Sempere (King's College London) and Dr Gregorio Alonso (University of Leeds)
With the support of:
King's College London Graduate School Open Competition and Department of Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies; la Oficina para Asuntos Culturales y Científicos, Embajada de España en Londres; and Wines from Spain


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Playing dress upPosted: September 5, 2014 Filed under: blog referrals, Clothes | Tags: Jane Aldridge, Sea of Shoes, stylists, The Office of Angela Scott 1 Comment
With a change of season around the corner I find myself playing in my closet. What's too used, what's too new, what's missing, what haven't I put together before?
When inspiration has left the premises I turn to this little lady I've been following for years. She's turned "playing dress up" into an entire career complete with wonderful photos for your viewing pleasure. Jane is a great reminder for me to have a little fun, scratch that, have a party with my clothes! I can suffocate myself in gray, black, denim and white – not very fun.
When I've looked at 100 pairs of black boots but can't seem to find anything I like. I start thinking about these lovelies from The Office of Angela Scott and all of the sudden black seems boring!
Happy Friday, hope everyone has a little fun playing dress up this season!
SummertiiiiiiiiimePosted: June 24, 2014 Filed under: blog referrals, Reducing waste | Tags: Everything That Remains, miss minimalist, The Chalkboard Magazine, The Minimalists, zen habits, zero waste home Leave a comment
So, I finally get the itch to write a little something to all of you wonderful folks who tune in now and again and I actually forgot my web address. I'm a little horrified, but mainly I'm thinking it's the perfect example for how I'm trying to live my life this summer.
You've heard me talk about "growing your garden" before, planting your interests, desires and hobbies. Well, I'm working on tending my garden this summer. A few rows were left forgotten, the weeds took over and everything is dead. That, in a nutshell, is a metaphor for my efforts on waste reduction, living minimally, and living with heart. I've done more shopping than reducing, I've made purchases based on fear "what if" type stuff or fantasy life stuff, aka Pintrest worthy life, and with each of these steps it's been harder and harder to hear my own voice…..it's getting drowned out by the media I'm surrounding myself with.
Enter these fellas who I stumbled upon. The Minimalists are currently touring with their latest book "Everything That Remains". I LOVE the title. A nugget I've begun reciting is "Organizing is often well planned hoarding". Yup, that one smacked me right in the face after 2 weekends spent "organizing". The Minimalists' site is composed mainly of short essays, most revolve around very similar topics. This repetition annoys some, I'm not among the annoyed. I like hearing the same message 20 different ways, I need to hear the same message 20 different ways. I'm not sure most of us realize how often we're forced to absorb messages, if you open a computer, watch a TV show, pick up a magazine, drive down a road, walk into a store, go see a movie. The majority of the time we did not go looking for these messages, images and temptations – they are just THERE, EVERYWHERE. So if someone can fill my head with the stuff I want to think about, the more the better as far as I'm concerned.
Here are a few more experts that are helping me get my garden back in shape.
The master of lists – Leo.
The waste reduction goddess – Bea.
A great reminder to enjoy life's journey and be happy.
These rules for a 2 1/2 year old would arguably work well for anyone wanting to tone down impulse buying.
Happy Gardening.
P.S. this one is unrelated but I have always wondered about the do's and don'ts of working out in underwear.
A Hodge Podge – Saturday MorningPosted: March 8, 2014 Filed under: blog referrals | Tags: Darling be daring, nofatnowhip Leave a comment
I wish I could hang out with Laura MillerPosted: February 17, 2014 Filed under: blog referrals, Health | Tags: kombucha, Laura Miller, probiotics, Raw vegan, Sidesaddle Kitchen, Vegan. Raw Leave a comment
Laura Miller from Sidesaddle Kitchen, makes jewelry and costumes out of fruits and veggies and then posts on Instagram, need I say more? Yes? Well, her hilarious, dry, witty commentary never fails to make me laugh, she seems real, relatable and I'm putting in my application for her new best friend. A raw, vegan lifestyle is not for everyone, myself included, but some of her down-to-earth budget friendly tips are what keep me checking in…..also the aforementioned laughing.
If you are interested in making your own 'kraut for probiotics on the cheap – we are beginning our second sauerkraut attempt this week OR maybe your own kombucha – Miller recommends apple cider vinegar, sparkling water and lemon – OR you are actually into raw or vegan or both, then head over to Sidesaddle Kitchen.
I get by with a little help from my friends….Posted: January 4, 2014 Filed under: blog referrals, Health | Tags: "Within", A, Dr. Habib Sadeghi, Food for Awakening, goop, Holistic Eating, May Lindstrom, The Chalkboard Mag, warm smoothie, Winter Detox 3 Comments
Like so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so many others my family and I are getting geared up for a winter detox. For my husband and I the main aim is nutrition, giving our bodies a break from all the wonderful indulging we've done all season long. Our kids need a bit of a reset as well, like the reminder that sugary sweets do not typically come with every meal, i.e. hot chocolate for breakfast! Shows over kids, time to pack up the sugar for awhile.
Before we begin I like to do research and gather a little pile of inspiration and support during our detox journey. Finding folks that live in a perpetual state of what I consider "detox" makes it all seem so reasonable and therefore less of a sacrifice. One source that's got me in detox training mode is The Chalkboard Mag.
Their "Green Goddess Guide" series (like May Lindstrom above) is exactly the kind of support and inspiration I'll need next week and is also the reason that as I sit here and type my hair is slathered in coconut oil. For my next trick, raw honey all over my face, oh yeah all the green goddesses are doing it! Really the whole site has been like sitting down with a cup of tea and a treasured friend that knows about EVERYTHING and is also really damn cool.
Another one that never disappoints is good old Goop. The latest post includes a few warm smoothie recipes which sound downright inviting as I look at next week's chilly temperatures. Also in the post is an interview with Dr. Habib Sadeghi about his upcoming book and a nice take on self-love, (hint: it's got nothing to do with bubble baths).
Lastly, when double checking if cauliflower is a nightshade (it's not by the way) I came across this blog. This woman's profile picture alone intrigued me, she looks like a human lightbulb, gorgeous and just radiating health and happiness. Although the blog looks like it's been left dormant the information it contains is alive with greatness, lots on Ayurveda and simple, healthy recipes.
I'll try whipping these bars up for the kids as an alternative to the cinnamon muffins that have been in constant rotation since Thanksgiving.
There you have it, a small snippet of my support posse for our upcoming detox adventure! Good luck to me and to you on any and all adventures for 2014.
I tumblr for yaPosted: October 20, 2013 Filed under: blog referrals | Tags: Darling be daring, facebook, instagram, microblogging, nofatnowhip, pinterest, Tumblr Leave a comment
In the world of bloggers, I fall into the luddite category. I'm not on Facebook, I don't twitter or tweet, there's no instagram, I don't even pinterest. But somehow Tumblr has found it's way into my world of arrows. According to wiki, Tumblr is a "microblogging" platform and social networking site. I'm not really sure what "microblogging" is so according to 800 arrows Tumblr is similar to a lookbook or a vision board that uses imagery to convey a feeling, tell a story. One that has found it's way into my daily internet viewing is: Darling, be daring.
Darling, be daring seems to be curated by a 30-something male and provides images and quotes that I wish I could dive into and stay awhile. Here are some of my favorites for a Sunday morning
Web round-upPosted: September 5, 2013 Filed under: blog referrals, Me | Tags: budget, dementia, free Thursday, greenhouse project, miss minimalist, pasta salad, recycled bicycle tube purse, refinery 29, seatbelt purse, that's not my age, valleybrinkroad Leave a comment
A few gems brought to you by my latest internet distractions:
After hearing a piece on NPR about the Green House Project, an innovative elderly care facility, I was intrigued and stumbled upon this while looking at their website. I LOVED IT.
Looking for more inspiration on how to dress like a style-y grown-up but still be comfy? Check this lady out.
Salad does not seem to be hitting the spot these days so I plan to eat more of this and this kind of thing.
We are trying out a new budget system this fall, I read this and although I found it mainly silly, but I do love the idea of "free Thursdays"!
I could never find Miss Minimalist's seat belt purse, but stumbled upon this one made out of recycled bicycle tubes!


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You are required to contact Fr. McGuire at least six months prior to your desired wedding date.
During the six months or more prior to your wedding there are a great many preparations, the most important do not include mailing out invitations, planning the menu, etc. Instead, the most important preparations relate to the sacrament, the ceremony and your relationship. The Sacrament of Marriage is for lifetime. The wedding is important, but it is only one date on a calendar.
Do not book a hall, etc. until your date is cleared with Father.
Marriage is a sacrament and a marriage ceremony must be pre-eminently a religious celebration.
If one of the two is not Catholic Marriage outside of Mass (no Mass) is required unless special permission is obtained from the Bishop.
For more information on the meaning of marriage click here.


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While banks have operated under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for 40 years, the range of CRA Services they provide to meet the Service Test has grown. Over this period, banks have responded in many creative and impactful ways to meet the needs of their communities, particularly in services.
The Service Test portion of Performance Evaluations has also changed as examiners have recognized new complex bank-led services. Financial tools, designed to address the needs of LMI low-or moderate income customers, have become more complex. Bankers are providing these financial services to a broader range of clients, in more geographic areas and through different delivery mechanisms. The result has been an increase in the complexity of CRA services and, in turn, regulator expectations under the Service Test.
This article focuses on trends we have observed in the modern Service Test, and how banks can succeed in addressing those trends.
Trend #1: The process for developing a context for performance and evaluation changed
When evaluating Service Test Performance, regulators consider the bank's economic environment, local Assessment Area (AA) needs, demographic characteristics of the LMI population, the bank's financial resources and its constraints. Regulators have intensified their focus on local economic revitalization needs – Examiners use their understanding of the bank's performance context to identify and estimate the range and depth of needs the bank should be serving, and they evaluate each bank's effort and effectiveness in providing relevant services.
Regulators are providing more details about local needs by assessment area. They also provide detailed descriptions about what the bank is doing to meet those needs in each AA. Regulators count the service hours provided by employees per year and publish the figure for each AA.
In the next exam, regulators check whether the service hours increased. This detail includes volunteer hours by type of service (board service, technical assistance or teaching), organization (social service, affordable housing or economic development), regardless of whether it is a full scope or limited scope evaluation.
Regulators expanded the list of where qualified services are provided. Regulators look at the record of opening and closing retail bank branches, particularly whether it adversely impacts those that serve LMI geographies and individuals. They are providing more detailed summaries for local needs and bank service meeting those needs for each AA, including volunteer hours by type of service (board service, technical assistance or teaching), organization (social service, affordable housing or economic development), regardless of whether it is a full scope or limited scope evaluation.
Trend #2: Regulators reward banks for distributing banker expertise among community-based efforts to meet needs.
Regulators are rewarding banks for working on a variety of needs throughout the community, acknowledging efforts by banks to serve a broad number of types of organizations. The greater the number of bankers, representing different financial specialties in each AA, the better.
Regulators recognize bankers for showing leadership on board of directors, noting service on the executive committee of the board. They give greater scores to banks that provide service delivery to meet economic revitalization needs. When banks provide service hours for brick and mortar community revitalization, regulators tend to give Outstanding scores for the efforts. This type of brick and mortar service in distressed neighborhoods takes more advanced investment and lending expertise, to make the service program a success.
Regulators have been rewarding banks for providing efforts to develop financing programs for CDCs (Community Development Corporations), economic development services to Chambers and industrial parks for attracting new businesses to increase jobs in underserved communities.
Banks count their on-line business assistance tools as part of their service test accomplishments. Banks now include minority supplier training conferences and nonprofit seminars (because nonprofits are a small business) in CRA Service.
Trend #3: Geographic distribution of retail bank branches: Important but not as much as it used to be
Regulators assess the cost borne by the customer for using basic retail services, including reasonableness and fairness for all income categories and all geographies. The new assessment area is emerging as the location where the internet connection exists instead of where a deposit -taking physical branch exists.
A branch is now any smartphone, tablet or computer with a browser or mobile banking application. Branch closures are less likely to pull down the bank's CRA rating because of the ever-growing accessibility of substitute financial programs offered by the bank and its competitors.
Substitute financial services competing in each assessment area are plentiful unless the area is rural or remote. When broadband internet is available, regulators direct more focus on internet product delivery and how it impacts the customers using them in each income category.
Regulators are now expecting banks to measure that impact and offer proof that their online program directly benefits LMI customers. When regulators are satisfied with the methodology of assessment, they are more likely to allow flexibility in managing the bank network.
Regulators don't recognize ATMs as a service, citing "ATMs are simply cash dispensers. They are not an effective means of delivering services."
Regulators assess the effectiveness of alternative systems for delivering retail banking services in LMI geographies and to LMI individuals. Regulators provide points to banks that provide service in new places to reduce the cost of accessing credit. Banks now provide services on site at manufacturing plants, at schools in LMI areas and hospitals because these institutions employ significant numbers of entry level workers.
Similarly, regulators reward banks for setting up temporary banking service stations at disaster sites. Banks that provide temporary banking services for communities suffering from fires, floods, tornados and other natural disasters earn recognition from the regulators, even if the bank provides this temporary service outside of its assessment area.
Performance evaluations are redefining the location of the appropriate assessment area because of cost burden. Regulators are allowing CRA service credit for bank service provided in middle-income census tracts in high cost cities, underserved non-metropolitan areas and distressed middle-income census tracts. A recent CRA evaluation, granted service credit, citing, "This organization also provides financing for middle income individuals due to the high cost of housing in the AA."
Trend #4: Customized solutions to address local needs
Regulators reward banks for putting effort into developing, launching and selling products customized for a range of LMI customers. The effort might be new to the whole banking system, to the local community or to the bank itself. Regulators are focusing more on whether the bank provided customized solutions that directly addressed local needs in new ways.
This means regulators are approving a broader range of services and approaches. Qualified services now include human resources problem-solving, implementing computer software systems, and helping develop marketing programs. Service hours now include hours spent helping non-profits raise and manage funds in struggling LMI economies.
Specialized banking services offered to organizations that help individuals on social service public assistance at Veterans Centers, HUD vouchers at Housing Authorities and Medicaid at hospitals receive credit from regulators.
Trend #5: Regulators are rewarding banks for services that go further than financial seminars
Regulators have been looking for greater diversity in services beyond offering financial seminars. Additional services include one-to-one technical assistance, financial counseling, community-wide financial events focused on resolving a need for LMI people, assistance with management issues for nonprofits and small businesses, government backed programs.
Banks, providing any specialized LMI mortgage programs are praised, especially first-time homebuyer programs. Similarly, regulators compliment banks for using the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and HUD programs to help developers build affordable housing.
Regulators applaud efforts to bank the unbanked or the underbanked with Opportunity Checking Accounts, free Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Systems for government assistance payments and efforts to help LMI persons access their Earned Income Tax Credits.
Trend #6: The process is more competitive
Regulators compare the way all banks in an assessment area meet the service test, then they compare that performance to the bank under evaluation. Each bank is expected to meet the minimum to earn a satisfactory rating in that assessment area.
Regulators assess whether a bank had an opportunity to provide impactful service hours in its assessment area and whether the bank led the effort to develop meaningful service programs that meet local needs. If a bank did well in the service test, but poorly in recently acquired assessment areas, that tends to bring down the total service test score.
Banks planning to enter a specific market must develop a plan to produce CRA outcomes immediately. Being new to a market or having limited numbers of branches does not excuse the bank from producing CRA service hours and offering meaningful CRA products.
Banks now have a broader range of options to offer employees for their CRA volunteerism. Documenting these diverse service types, qualifying them as CRA services, and reporting them accurately to regulators is now more complicated and must tie back to local needs. Regulators are now more focused on impact. That impact should directly improve programs addressing revitalization needs.
In summary…
The trends described above should be considered in the continuous process of developing relevant service test strategies. Responsive services require multi-layered, customized, local solutions to demonstrated needs. Banks should explore these trends and how they may impact their evaluations of Service Test performance for their upcoming examinations.
Download the PDF HERE.


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As one of the UK's 38 Local Enterprise Partnerships, D2N2 receives substantial public sector funding – both from the UK Government and the European Union.
To ensure transparency, fairness and good practice the D2N2 LEP is bound by its Local Assurance Framework (LAF).
The LAF sets out how D2N2 will continue the process of ensuring value for money, prioritisation, appraisal, business case development and risk management for its Growth Deal programme. It identifies the roles to be taken by D2N2 and its constituent Boards, by the Accountable Body (for D2N2, this is Derbyshire County Council) and by the promoters of projects. It also sets out the process to be followed in selecting priorities for further Growth Deals or other funding programmes if appropriate.
The Accountable Body confirms that the D2N2 LAF conforms with the LEP Assurance Framework supplied by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills on the 9th December 2014, and the revised National Assurance Framework supplied in October 2016. The agreement letter to the revised LAF - agreed by Derbyshire County Council, the LEP Executive and its Board - can be read HERE .
Information on the D2N2 LEP at a glance:
Complaints Policy Conflict of Interest Policy Declaration of Interests Policy Equality and Diversity Policy Freedom of Information Policy Gifts, Entertainments and Hospitality Policy Website Privacy Policy Whistleblowing PolicyScrutiny Policy
Board Code of Conduct LEP Board Terms of Reference Board Members Declarations of InterestChair and Chief Executive Assurance StatementArticles of Association
Local Assurance FrameworkLetter from D2N2 Accountable body to Government confirming Governance arrangements Gift RegisterChief Executive Register of InterestsD2N2 Annual Delivery Plan 2019/20D2N2 Annual Accounts 2019-19D2N2 Chief Executive/Chair Governance Assurance StatementSection 151 Officer Statement
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Hey so i'm trying to put my images into a slideshow i have on my index. the images are saved on
storage/app , and then the rest of the path i retrive from my database.
I managed to output the correct path on the
 tag, and the title gets output like its supposed to, but the image won't.
I send and array from the controller and then cycle through it on my view:
public function index()
$projects = Project::all()->take(4);
return view('index' , compact('projects'));
Index view
@foreach($projects as $project)
{{$storagePath = Storage::disk('local')->getDriver()->getAdapter()->getPathPrefix()}}

fetchMedia->first()->public_name}}" title=" {{$project->name}}">

The HTML output is the correct path : "/home/vagrant/project/storage/app/projects/Domaa6.jpg"
but it doesn't show the image.
I already tried to use the HTML::image helper but had no success either.
is there a way to get it working like it is or do i need to create a new controller to manipulate my images?
fetchMedia is the function on my model that returns my Media.
public function fetchMedia()
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American Blue Ribbon Holdings: Acquires Vicorp Restaurants
Denver / CO. (vri) Vicorp Restaurants announced the sale of assets to American Blue Ribbon Holdings, a new entity formed by Fidelity National Financial and Newport Global Advisors. The motion to accept the sale of assets was submitted and approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware and the deal closed on March 27 ...Read More
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AGF: Bioethanol Technology Meeting, Starch Convention
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This post is sponsored by Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties.
Eggs in purgatory with sausage and kale is a hearty and delicious breakfast that's Whole30 compliant and perfect if you like to start the day with a little heat.
How do you feel about a little spice in the morning? Personally, I'm a big fan. A spicy breakfast helps me wake up, kick starts my day, and makes me feel ready for anything. So as soon as I got my hands on a jar of Uncle Steve's Organic Arabbiata, I started dreaming about pairing it with eggs for an Italian power breakfast.
I was so excited to discover Uncle Steve's sauces because they're made with organic Italian tomatoes and short list of other clean ingredients: organic onions, garlic, basil, and spices plus sea salt. There's no sugar anywhere in sight! If you've ever done a Whole30, you know how frustrating it can be to peruse labels in the grocery store aisle and find that most prepared sauces and stocks have cane sugar or other off-plan ingredients. Uncle Steve's sauces are all vegan, gluten free, and paleo with no added sugar, so there's no need to worry.
You can order Uncle Steve's sauces online or check their store locator to find them near you.
And in case you didn't notice, these are Steve Schirripa's sauces! They're made with his mother's recipe. If you're a Sopranos fan like me, you surely recognize him as the actor who played Bobby Baccalieri. I'm also currently watching The Secret Life of the American Teenager (I can't get enough teen drama TV) where he plays the father of one of the main characters and is affectionately nicknamed the "Sausage King" because of his successful meat empire. As a little nod to his portrayal of the "Sausage King", I've included sausage in this eggs in purgatory recipe. Of course, the sausage also makes this breakfast extra tasty!
These eggs in purgatory with sausage and kale are easy to make in about half an hour. You start by sautéing a little shallot or onion, and then browning the sausage with that. Next you add the kale, which lends extra nutrients and flavor to this high-protein meal, and cook it just until it wilts. You pour in Uncle Steve's Arabbiata and some water, make four little nests with a spoon, and crack an egg into each one. Finally, cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are just almost the way you like them–they'll continue to cook a little after you remove the pan from the heat. If you like runny yolks, check your eggs early and often!
I like to finish this dish with a sprinkling of parsley for extra color and freshness. This right here is my breakfast of champions! And if you're not as excited about a spicy breakfast as I am, this also makes a wonderful quick weeknight dinner.
- 2 teaspoons ghee or avocado oil
- 1 shallot or ½ medium onion, chopped
- ½ pound bulk mild Italian sausage*
- 8 large leaves of Tuscan or curly kale, stems removed, torn into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups Uncle Steve's Organic Arrabiata
- ½ cup water
- 4 large eggs
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
- Heat the ghee in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until somewhat softened. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat with a spatula, until the sausage is browned and cooked through. If desired, take some sausage out at this point and reserve it to sprinkle on top before serving. Reduce the heat to medium, add the kale, and cook, stirring constantly, just until wilted.
- Pour in the arrabiata sauce and water and stir. Use a spoon to create four little wells in the sauce, and carefully crack an egg into each one. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are done to your liking. If you prefer runny yolks, start checking your eggs after three minutes and remove the pan from the heat when the whites are just set. Sprinkle with reserved sausage if you took some out earlier. Sprinkle the eggs with salt and black pepper, top with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
This post is sponsored by Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that help keep A Calculated Whisk up and running!


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Black History Month profile: Elected official Hattie Mae White
Celebrating Black History Month
Hattie Mae White earned a spot in history by becoming the first black elected to public office in Texas since Reconstruction.
The mother of five decided to run for the Houston Independent School District board after hearing another parent announce that it was not time yet for a black to hold the office.
Her 1958 victory, which shocked the conservative political establishment, wasn't without incident. White's car windshield was splintered by air rifle pellets and a gasoline-soaked cross was set ablaze in her yard after the election.
White spent nine years on the school board, championing desegregation and racial equality during her nine years as a school board member. Conservatives eventually defeated her bid for reelection in 1967.
The Huntsville native also became the first black to serve on the board of the Houston YWCA Metropolitan Board of Directors.
White graduated as valedictorian from Booker T. Washington High School and earned her degree from Prairie View A&M University. She spent several years teaching before marrying optometrist Charles E. White in 1941. The couple had five children.
She eventually returned to teaching, retiring at the age of 70. White was 77 when she died in 1993.
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A pioneer in built-in navigation systems, Renault launched its first satellite navigation equipment in 1995.
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This is a one day only offer for 20% off Selected Clothing and Accessories at the Disney Store online. As I'm always on the lookout for a little bit extra in my bargain hunting I've found that the 20% off works on the items that already have 30% off - I love a double discount!
You don't have to go for the already reduced clothing as there is plenty to choose from, but they do offer great value for money compared to the higher priced items. The extra 20% off is automatically applied at the checkout with no code involved.
If you're looking for Christmassy things for toddlers then these cute kids Mickey Mouse Christmas Slippers* which were £8 are now £4.48, the Minnie Mouse Christmas Tutu Dress Set* is down from £15 to £8.40, or the Christmas Romper*which was £14 is now £7.84.
The 20% promotion stacks with the 30% Off Nightwear promotion so that selected pyjamas that were £14 a pair will set you back only £7.84 today. There's loads of designs to choose from - Spiderman, Minnie Mouse, Cars, Toy Story, Sofia The First, Planes 2, Star Wars, Tinkerbell, and Rapunzel! If you want slippers to match the pj's they are £5.60.
There is a down side... there are no Frozen items included again, and you need to add on £4.95 for Delivery as it's an online only promotion and you won't get these prices in store, however home delivery is free when you spend over £50.


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NBA Jam: On Fire Edition has unexpectedly received a new roster update for the 2012/2013 season, reflecting the latest transactions and adding some of this year's rookies. The new rosters come as a welcome surprise, as my previous inquiries into the possibility of getting new rosters for the game indicated that no updates were planned.
Newly added rookies include Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, though as with the players added in last year's updates, their names aren't called by Tim Kitzrow. There are also a few errors in the update as Jason Kidd is still on the Dallas Mavericks' roster and a couple of the unlockable legends are one of the two default players for their respective teams.
To download the new rosters, simply go to the Online Arena from the main menu; obviously, your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 must be connected to the Internet to do this. The game will then automatically check for and download the new update, along with all the required art assets. Feel free to post your thoughts on the update in the comments below and discuss NBA Jam: On Fire Edition in The Virtual Hardwood section of the NLSC Forum.


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Given the recent rash of storms in these parts, it's been at least a week since most of us have seen anything other than clouds illuminated by the occasional lightning strike when we've looked to the skies. But YouTube user magnetflipper has been luckier. On Tuesday, he spotted a UFO -- which isn't an unusual occurrence for him.
Here's the video of his sighting, along with his text explanation:
This was recorded about 1:40.m. On the 12 July 2011 over Southeast Denver Colorado flying from the East to the West at a very fast speed. This is NOT a satellite as is changes it's direction, please look very carefully.It was also very dark as there was no Moonlight. I have no idea as to what these objects are. What I do is record and post, these are VERY REAL UFO clips of what I have recorded and NOT FAKE !! DEAL WITH IT ON YOUR OWN TERMS !!
The device that was used to record was made by Xenonics, Supervision a starlight amplifier that amplifies light and allows you to see a very dark sky, it's like daylight, except you can see all stars. This was recorded by a Casio camera Exilim DSLR HD format. Please see the equipment on my channel there are two video clips on that.
How long had it been since magnetflipper had spotted a UFO above Denver? A whole week. Here's a video from July 5...
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... which was nice, but not as impressive as a "multi-formation of space craft" eyeballed on May 4...
Back in March, our Show and Tell blog shared still more UFO videos from magnetflipper, who appears to be among the only people to realize that there's a veritable traffic jam of unexplained phenomena over our fair city. Scoff if you will, but remember: The truth is out there.
More from our News archive: "UFO Phil on his plan to build a giant pyramid on Pikes Peak."


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7 Professional mode instruction 24 Contents Introduction 24 Benefits of Professional mode 24 Professional Setup Remote control (2573 1 Notice 2 optional) 24 Activating the Professional mode setup menu 25 2 Important 4 Professional mode options 26 3 TV overview 6 8 Connect devices 34 Side controls and indicators 6 Back connector for 22 inch TV 34 Guest remote control 6 Back connector for 26 inch TV and larger 36 Side connector 37 4 Use your product 8 Connect a computer 38 Switc
pixels of 99.999% or more, black dots or 1 Notice bright points of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the screen. This is a structural property of the display 2009 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All (within common industry standards) and rights reserved. is not a malfunction. Specifications are subject to change without Open source software notice. Trademarks are the property of This television contains open source Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V or their s
Philips plays an active role in the Note development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips • Only applicable to TVs supporting MPEG4-HD standard to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its products. All other registered and unregistered Mains fuse (UK only) trademarks are the property of their respective This TV is fitted with an approved owners. moulded plug. Should it become necessary to replace the mains fuse, this must b
• Two people are required to lift and 2 Important carry a TV that weighs more than 25 kg. • When stand mounting the TV, use Read and understand all instructions before you only the supplied stand. Secure the use your TV. If damage is caused by failure to stand to the TV tightly. Place the follow instructions, the warranty does not apply. TV on a flat, level surface that can support the combined weight of the TV and the stand. Safety • When wall mounting the TV, use only • Risk of elect
• Risk of injury, fire or power cord damage! Disposal of your old product and Never place the TV or any objects on the batteries power cord. • To easily disconnect the TV power cord from the power outlet, ensure that you have full access to the power cord at all Your product is designed and manufactured times. with high quality materials and components, • When you disconnect the power cord, which can be recycled and reused. always pull the plug, never the cable. • Disconnect the TV f
Guest remote control 3 TV overview a This section gives you an overview of commonly used TV controls and functions. u b t c Please read section 3 to 6 to set the basic d consumer menu first, then follow the s instructions in section 7 to set the Professional r mode menu. e f g q Side controls and indicators h i p 4 j 3 o k 2 1 l a POWER: Switches the product on or off. The product is not powered n m off completely unless it is physically unplugged. b P/CH +/-: Switches to the next or p
o "+/- (Volume +/-) a B (Standby-On) Increases or decreases volume. • Switches the TV to standby if the TV is on. p MENU / EXIT • Switches the TV on if the TV is in Toggles the main menu on or off. standby q Colour buttons b aGUIDE • Selects tasks or options. Switches between channel grid and • When Professional mode is On, press programme list. to operate Multi remote control c SUBTITLE function. (See page 33 "Multi remote control"). Launches the subtitle menu. r Red button(DEMO) d AV To
Note 4 Use your • If you cannot locate your remote control and product want to switch on the TV from standby, press P/CH +/- or SOURCE at the side of the TV. This section helps you perform basic operations Switch channels Switch your TV on/off or to standby To switch on • If the standby indicator is off, press POWER at the side of the TV. • If the standby indicator is red, press (Standby-On) on the remote control. • Press P +/- on the remote control or P / To switch to standby CH
To mute or unmute sound Watch connected devices • Press to mute the sound. • Press again to restore the sound. Note • Switch on the device before selecting it as a source on the TV. Use Teletext Use the AV button 1 Press TELETEXT. » The main index page appears. 1 Press AV. 2 Select a page as follows: » The source list appears. • Press the Numeric buttons to enter a page number 2 Press the Navigation buttons to select a • Press P +/- or to view the next or device. previous page 3 Pres
Remove devices from the 5 Use more of home menu your product If a device is no longer connected to the TV, remove it from the home menu. 1 Press MENU Access TV menus 2 Press to select a device to remove. Menus help you to install channels, change 3 Press b (OPTIONS). picture and sound settings and access other » The [Remove device] list appears. features. 4 Press OK and select [Remove] to remove 1 Press MENU. the device. » The menu screen appears. » The selected device is removed from th
• [Sharpness] Adjusts the level of 3 Press to select one of the following sharpness in image details. Smart picture settings. • [Noise reduction] Filters and reduces • [Personal] Lists customised personal noise in an image. picture settings. • [Tint] Adjusts the colour balance in an • [Vivid] Maximises picture settings. image. • [Standard] Adjusts picture settings to • [Custom tint] Make a customised suit most environments and types of tint setting. (Only available if [Tint] > video.
Change picture format [Wide screen]Stretches the classic 4:3 format to 1 Press . 16:9. » A picture format bar appears. [Unscaled]For HD and PC 2 Press or to select a picture format. mode only, and in selected » The selected picture format is models only. Allows activated. maximum sharpness. Some distortion may 3 Press OK to confirm your choice. be present due to the broadcaster's systems. Summary of picture formats Set your PC resolution to wide screen mode for best The followi
• [Headphone volume] Adjusts Smart sound Standard Picture headphone volume. (Only appears Bass when Professional mode is [Off]) Sound Treble • [Auto volume] Automatically Volume Features reduces sudden volume changes, for Vol.vis.impaired example, when switching channels. Balance Installation When enabled, this produces a more English Audio language consistent audio volume. Software update Dual I Dual I-II • [Delta volume] Levels out volume differences between channels or 3 Press to
Use EPG 4 Press OK to confirm your choice. 5 Press TELETEXT to exit the Teletext 1 When watching TV, press a GUIDE. options menu. » The EPG planner screen appears. 2 Press MENU. Select Teletext subpages » The program guide menu appears. A Teletext page can hold several subpages. 3 Press to select an option, and then Subpages are displayed on a bar next to the press OK to confirm it. main page number. 4 Press EXIT to exit the EPG menu. 1 Press TELETEXT . » The Teletext screen appears. Use th
1 Press MENU. Use subtitles 2 Press to select [Setup] > You can enable subtitles for each TV channel. [Features] > [Sleep timer]. Subtitles are broadcast via Teletext or DVB-T » The bar appears.. digital broadcasts. With digital broadcasts, 3 Press to set the sleep time. you have the additional option of selecting a » The Sleep timer can be up to 180 preferred subtitle language. minutes in steps of five minutes. If set to zero minutes, the Sleep timer is Enable subtitles on analogue TV
Select a subtitle language on digital TV Change the clock mode channels 1 Press MENU. 2 Press to select [Setup] > Note [Installation] > [Clock] > [Auto clock]. • When you select a subtitle language on 3 Press OK or to enter the [Auto clock] a digital TV channel as described below, menu. the preferred subtitle language set in the installation menu is temporarily overruled. 4 Press to select [Automatic] or [Manual]. 1 Press MENU. 5 Press OK to confirm. 2 Press to select [Setup] > [Featu
4 Press OK to view the selected photo in View photos and play music full screen mode. from a USB storage device Tip Caution • When in full screen mode, press to move between photos. • Philips is not responsible if the USB storage device is not supported nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data from the device. View a slide show of your photos Your TV is fitted with a USB connector that enables you to view photos or listen to music 1 When a full screen image of a photo is stored
Listen to music 4 Press to select a radio channel and press OK to listen. 1 In the USB thumbnail browser view, select [Music] and press to enter. Note 2 Press a GUIDE to switch between • Select [Filter channels] > [All] to exit radio thumbnail and file browsing views. channels and view all channels. 3 Press to select music or a music album. 4 Press OK to play the selected music. Update the TV software Music settings Philips continuously tries to improve its When listening to music, pres
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Holy Spirit Momentum!
"And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as My Father promised. … the Holy Spirit fills you with power from heaven." Luke 24:49 (NLT)
If you track the exponential growth of the church from Pentecost in the Book of Acts and throughout church history, it is nothing short of miraculous! It is what I call the transformational power of the Holy Spirit working in the lives of Christ followers. It began when three thousand new believers were baptized on the day of Pentecost! Wow! Imagine that baptismal celebration! Then, word quickly spread throughout the known world! Those new Christ followers returned home, completely changed from that Jewish feast in Jerusalem. They began to gather in homes where churches were planted throughout the Roman world, proclaiming the risen Christ! By the time the Apostle Paul finally got to Rome, a dynamic growing young church was already developing before he even arrived! Although the apostles planted many new churches in their missionary travels, the same was true in Colossae where Paul had never even visited. This is the transformational work of the Holy Spirit! It's when God is moving in the hearts and lives of those who hear the good news about His Son and respond in simple faith, trusting Jesus as their Savior from sin and receiving His life in exchange for their old sinful life!
Dr. Luke, who wrote the Acts of the Holy Spirit as a sequel to his Gospel of Luke, chronicles this Holy Spirit momentum from the beginning in an upper room where 120 Christ followers gathered following the ascension of Christ. They were doing what Jesus told them to do when He left them. After His resurrection, Jesus told them,
"'And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as My Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.' Then Jesus led them to Bethany, and lifting His hands to heaven, He blessed them. While He was blessing them, He left them and was taken up to heaven. So they worshiped Him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy." (Luke 24:49-52 NLT)
Luke picks up the narrative in his second book, Acts, and tells us that these followers gathered in an upper room to pray and wait for the promise of the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit came, they were empowered and emboldened to proclaim the good news wherever they went! If you track this Holy Spirit momentum that Luke records, you'll find what began with 120 believers in an upper room expanded to 3,000 new believers at Pentecost. Then from 3,000 at Pentecost in Acts 2 to over 5,000 in Acts 4:4. By Chapter Five, Luke says,
"Yet more and more people believed and were brought to the Lord – crowds of both men and women!" (Acts 5:14 NLT)
In Acts 6:1 he says that the believers "rapidly multiplied." The math shifted from addition to multiplication! By this time, "… many of the Jewish priests were converted, too." (Acts 6:7b)
I could go on and on. Even when persecution against the church in Jerusalem broke out, the church simply spread wherever Christ followers fled until the message of Christ reached the ends of the earth! Wow! You can't stop the power of the Holy Spirit! I am so excited to see that same transformational power at work in so many lives today! It's contagious! If you've been exposed to the transformational power of the Holy Spirit, you can't help but share the good news!


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Let's Get Stahtid… Appetizers
Let's Get Stahtid... Appetizers
Alligator Nuggets12.99
Fresh alligator breaded and fried.
Clams or Mussels13.99
Served with fresh marinara sauce or lemon butter sauce.
Coconut Shrimp14.99
Five large gulf shrimp rolled in coconut deep fried and served with sweet and sour sauce.
Conch Fritter13.99
Caribbean style conch fritters with our spicy dipping sauce.
Fried Calamari13.99
Served with fresh marinara sauce.
Fried Lobster24.99
Lightly breaded deep fried fresh Florida lobster.
Oriental Scallops13.99
Sauteed scallops garlic, ginger root, chile peppers, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sherry, worcestershire sauce.
Oyster Rockefeller13.99
Oysters classic spinach filling and Pernod cream sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail13.99
Five large fresh gulf shrimp.
To Warm Your Cockles
To Warm Your Cockles
Black Bean Soup5.99
Black bean soup with classic Cuban flavors.
Capri Seafood Chowder6.99
Assorted seafood served New England Style
Soup of the Day5.99
For the Rabbit In You
For the Rabbit In You
Caesar Salad16.99
Made with our own dressing and served with garlic bread.
With chicken, salmon or grouper $22.99
Cobb Salad Isle Capri19.99
Grilled chicken with diced bacon, olives, hard-boiled egg, bleu cheese and tomato on a bed of lettuce.
Greek Salad17.99
Feta cheese, kalamata olives, peppers, onions, cucumbers, vinegar peppers and tomatoes.
With chicken or grouper $24.99
Italian Seafood Salad26.99
Cold lobster, shrimp and scallops marinated with a dressing of garlic, dijon mustard, olive oil, wine vinegar, tomatoes, bell peppers and onions on a bed of lettuce.
Shrimp Spinach Salad19.99
Chilled spinach, mushrooms, strawberries, and grilled shrimp served with hot bacon dressing.
Bodacious Baskets & Platters
Choice of Two Sides: french fries, black beans, coleslaw, vegetables, onion rings or house salad.
Bodacious Baskets & Platters
Fried Crab Cakes29.99
Fried Fisherman's Platter29.99
Fried grouper, shrimp, scallops, frog legs & crab cake.
Fried Frog Legs23.99
Fried Grouper23.99
Fried Oysters23.99
Fried Shrimp23.99
Pasta Pleasures
Served with Salad and Fresh Bread
Pasta Pleasures
Fettuccini Alfredo19.99
Pasta prepared with fresh cream and grated parmesan.
With chicken, salmon or shrimp $26.99
Pasta Primavera24.99
Fresh seasonal vegetables with lemon butter or marinara sauce served over pasta.
Seafood Capri38.99
Lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams in a creamy sauce served over pasta.
Shrimp Scampi28.99
Fresh gulf shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine, finished with whole butter, served over pasta.
Cooked to order and served with house salad and choice of two sides: house potato, rice pilaf, french fries or mixed vegetables.
Chicken Creole28.99
Served over pasta.
Chicken Key Largo29.99
Grilled chicken breast stuffed with shrimp and lobster then baked with a rich lobster cream sauce.
Chicken or Veal Francais28.99
Pan sautéed with parsley, lemon butter sauce served over pasta.
Chicken or Veal Marsala28.99
Pan sautéed with fresh mushrooms and marsala wine sauce served over pasta or rice pilaf.
Chicken or Veal Parmigiana28.99
Succulent chicken breast or veal, lightly breaded served with mozzarella over pasta marinara.
Chicken or Veal Picatta28.99
Pan sautéed with capers and parsley served over pasta.
Duck a l'Orange32.99
Roasted duck served with rice marinated with an orange sauce.
Filet 8 oz.32.99
Filet charbroiled served with fresh mushroom sauce.
New York Strip29.99
14-16 oz. New York Strip charbroiled served with fresh cut onions.
Shells & Gills
Cooked to order and served with house salad and choice of two sides: house potato, rice pilaf, french fries or mixed vegetables
Shells & Gills
Alaskan King Crab LegsMarket Price
Baked Grouper Trinidad29.99
Fresh gulf grouper baked with tomato, artichokes and lemon herb marinade.
Baked Stuffed Flounder28.99
With lump crab meat stuffing topped with shrimp sauce.
California Seafood Kabob29.99
Swordfish, tuna, shrimp, scallops, marinated in a blend of citrus flavors along with bell peppers, mushrooms, onion, tomato and zucchini.
Coconut Shrimp28.99
Fresh Gulf shrimp dipped in coconut, served with sweet and sour sauce.
Florida Lobster Capri StyleMarket Price
8oz Florida lobster tail split and diced with green peppers and onions, baked in a rich cream sauce.
Grilled Chilian Seabass39.99
Seabass wrapped in bacon served with orange buerre blanc sauce.
Grilled Shrimp28.99
fresh gulf shrimp grilled with fresh herb marinade, Jamaica jerked or Cajun.
Grilled Swordfish Steak26.99
with tropical fruit salsa or dill sauce.
Grouper or Snapper29.99
Pan sauteed with butter and lemon, grilled, broiled, blackened or Jamaica jerked.
Mixed Grill38.99
Florida lobster, shrimp, grouper, and scallops marinated with fresh herbs and olive oil.
Salmon Nadine29.99
In crust baked salmon, shrimp, scallops, cream cheese, red peppercorns with wild mushroom sherry sauce.
Broiled, fried or pan sautéed,
Single or Twin Florida Lobster TailsMarket Price
8oz. lobster broiled or deep fried served with drawn butter.
Snapper Veracruz29.99
Sautéed snapper topped with onion, bell pepper, black olives, tomato and chiles.
Stuffed Shrimp32.99
Fresh gulf shrimp baked with crabmeat stuffing and rich shrimp sauce.
Life is Good
Cooked to order and served with house salad and baked bread.
Life is Good
Marseille classic with snapper, shrimp, lobster, clams and mussels.
For One $38.99, For Two $59.99
Chef Special39.99
Pan sautéed red snapper, Maine lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, mushrooms, tomato, white wine served over pasta.
Cajun flavored rice with chicken, shrimp, lobster, scallops mussels, clams and Cajun sausage.
Marinated Lamb ChopsMarket Price
Surf and TurfMarket Price
8oz. Lobster and 8oz. Filet.
Whistle Wetters
Whistle Wetters
Peach nectar.
Bloody Mary4.99
Virgin $4.99, with Alchohol $7.99
Bottled or "Kegga" Draft Beer
Imported or domestic, ask you server for selections.
Bottled Water2.00
Hot or iced.
Capri Sunset Rum Based3.99
Coffee or Tea1.99
Free refills
Iced Tea2.99
Free refills
Large Sparkling or Still5.99
Virgin $4.99, with Alchohol $7.99
Champagne and orange juice.
Perrier Water2.29
Piña Colada4.99
Virgin $4.99, with Alchohol $7.99
Rum Runner4.99
Virgin $4.99, with Alchohol $7.99
Homemade with fresh fruit and sweet wines.
Glass $5.99, Pitcher $15.99
Soft Drinks2.99
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
Kids Stuff
Served with fries.
Chicken Fingers6.99
Served with fries.
Grilled Cheese6.99
Served with fries.
Grouper Fingers6.99
Served with fries.
Macaroni with Cheese6.99
With butter or marinara sauce.


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VIZAG: The Customs duty officers at the Vizag airport of the Andhra Pradesh state in India, have recovered a whopping 63 Kilograms of Gold from about 100 passengers, who were mostly from Tamil Nadu, travelling from Singapore and Malaysia.
The alleged passengers have been carrying DVD players and other electronics which are equivalent to its quantity of Gold. The passengers are currently being questioned by the Customs officers at the airport regarding the involvement of the people behind the smuggling.
Sources said that the Officers conducted a strict raid prior to the information received from Chennai. The Police have af first recovered 1 kilo gram of Gold from three women. An extensive checking of the electronic gadgets, of the passengers from three planes has revealed the treasure.
Earlier, Shamshabad International Airport in Hyderabad was found to be the hub for the Gold smugglers. The airport witnessed several kilograms of Gold being caught every month. However, the latest outcome of the Gold at Vizag airport suggests that the smugglers have eyed on the airports with less traffic to facilitate smuggling smoothly, the NDTV reports.


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The house has been filled the theme song of Captain Planet since the DVDs came in the mail. For those that may not remember the environmentally friendly cartoon of the early 90's, it centered around a group of five young adults dubbed "the Planeteers."
Gaia, the spirit of the Earth, gave each person a ring with the power of the elements: water, wind, fire and earth and a fifth ring with the power of heart. The Planeteers were charged with stopping evil villains bent on destroying the world through pollution.
If the group get in a little too much hot water, they could combine their powers to create Captain Planet. The "green" superhero that has almost infinite powers, but becomes weakened when he comes into contact with any pollution.
The cartoon was the brain child of media mogul, Ted Turner, and he recruited the brightest stars of the decade to take part in the series. Whoopi Goldberg voiced Gaia, Levar Burton was a Planeteer, Tim Curry played a computer, and a bevy of stars played the evil villains including Dean Stockwell, Meg Ryan, Jeff Goldblum, Martin Sheen and James Coburn.
The first season was all about getting to know the Planeteers, their mission and the evil forces they were against. Each episode centered around a type of pollution and always ended with a moral about being green and saving the planet. In many ways, Captain Planet was ahead of its time, and would be right at home in this decade of green living and alternative power.
My children absolutely love this cartoon and I can honestly say they want to watch it over and over and over again. It's actually one that I don't mind because unlike Spongebob Squarepants, they actually learn something.
The plot lines are a little cheesy and the humor is perfect for kids, but adults will get the various pop culture references that are slipped in. It's a lot like a kid-friendly watered-down superhero Shrek.
Captain Planet lasted from 1990-1996, which is a pretty good run for any kids show. The first season will be out on DVD on April 19th, so you'll be able to share the adventures of Captain Planet and the Planteers with your children. Remember, The Power Is Yours.
Oh...and as a sidenote...Captain Planet totally has my vote because he's blue and rocks a green mullet. Just sayin.
Disclaimer: My family received a copy of Captain Planet: Season One for review, at no cost to us. All opinions are my own.
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Thank you. It was a total pleasure. My boys love it, and want to be Planeteers. What mom can be upset with that? My middle guy, who's had a little trouble with speech development, can sing the song nearly word for word, and now changes lyrics to Captain Mommy while he's singing it around the house. So fun.


text: interstellarshadow 26 Posted May 5, 2014 http://forums.gmgames.org/topic/1573-pcf-basketball-dynasty-traiblazers/ I've just been signed by the Portland Traiblazers. Expected to lead the team into the playoffs, I am not quite sure if I can take this 33 win team and reverse the win-loss column. But I am determined to do it. The last of the team's offseason decisions, I am content with the roster assembled. Lillard, Batum and Aldridge are my offensive minded starters, while Wes Mathews and RoLo will be able to hold down the ship. We don't have a great bench, but I think that, if everyone stays healthy, we should be able to do fine. Game 1: vs Timberwolves (0-0)Outplayed in the first half, we rally in the third quarter and pull out a statement 103-84 win. Batum led the way with a 12 pts, 13 ast, 6 reb, 6 stl effort, while Lillard didn't slack off with 25 points. Freeland made an impact off the bench with 12 points, 2 steals, and a block.Record: 1-0 Game 2: at Suns (1-0)After rushing out of the gates to control the game, we let our lead slip away in the third. Once the forth quarter rolled around, however, the players were determined, pulling out a 98-91 victory on the road. Lopez had the biggest impact with 20 points, 17 boards and, 3 blocks. Aldridge had 20 and 9 as well.Record: 2-0 Game 3: vs Thunder (1-1)The game was close to the end, though Damian Lillard had an awesome outing, 23 point, 4 dimes, eight steals, and a block, the the Thunder showed up in the final moments, taking a 91-90 victory at the Moda Centre.Record: 2-1 Game 4: at Raptors (0-3)The team had a great time in TDot, they scored 42 in the second quarter, and rode to an easy 98-85 victory on the back of LaMarcus Aldridge, with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and a lot of defense (4 blocks, 3 steals). Batum had a double-double with 10 points and 11 assists, while RoLo's 15 boards still didn't earn him one, as he only scored 8 points.Record: 3-1 Game 5: vs Kings (0-4)LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 15 boards, and was a regular stat-sheet stuffer with 3 blocks, 3 steals and 2 dimes in the 105-87 win on the second night of a back-to-back against the Kings, back home in the Moda Centre.Record: 4-1 Game 6: at Clippers (5-0)The Staples Centre Twins are the leaders of the Conference, so it'll a tough match against an undefeated Clippers team that has recently added Bogut for a transfer fee of $5.6 million. The game itself was a close, gritty affair, ending with a 2nd half rally from 6 behind to finish with a 1 point lead 85-84. It was Mo Williams, who with 12 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals who earned the player of the game awards.Record: 5-1 Game 7: vs Bobcats (0-7)Riding a lead the whole game, the team game the home crowd a performance to cheer for against the woeful Bobcats, as the big men had a big game, with LA scoring 21, and pulling down 9, while Lopez had 15, 10, steals, blocks, and assists. He also drew 7 fouls. The final score was 99-87.Result: 6-1 Game 8: vs Magic (3-4)Outscoring the Magic in every quarter, today's double-double club includes Robin Lopez with 21 points, 15 boards, and Batum, with 11 points, and an impressive 17 assists. Lillard also poured in 23 points in 29 minutes during the 106-84 rout of Orlando.Record: 7-1 Contract Update: Robin Lopez, currently on a $9.2 million contract has extended at 9.3 million for 2 years. Lillard, on an expiring 9.7 million deal has extended for a 2 year 9.8 million deal. Game 9: vs Hawks (3-6)We win 96-89, riding 21 points from Lillard, and the playmaking skills of Batum, who dished out 16, even though he only scored 8, all from free throws. Batum also corralled 9 boards and rejected 2 shots. Game 10: vs Wizards (0-9)Lopez went crazy tonight scoring 26 on 13/18 shooting. His ten boards and 5 blocks were also instrumental in our 98-86 win. Batum and Aldridge joined in on the double-double fun, and Batum two boards away from a trip-dub. League Leaders:Points: James Harden, Rockets: 22.13Rebounds: Robin Lopez, Trail Blazers: 11.6Assists: Nicolas Batum, Trail Blazers: 13.7Steals: James Harden, Rockets, 3.6Blocks: Marc Gasol, Grizzles: 3.6 Standings:East:Chicago Bulls: 8-1 Miami Heat: 7-1 Detroit Pistons: 7-2 Indiana Pacers: 6-2 Brooklyn Nets: 6-3 Cleveland Cavaliers: 6-4 New York Knicks: 6-4 Boston Celtics: 6-4West:Portland Trail Blazers: 9-1 Los Angeles Lakers: 7-2 Houston Rockets: 6-2 Golden State Warriors: 6-2 Los Angeles Clippers: 7-3 Memphis Grizzles: 5-3 Minnesota Timberwolves: 5-4 San Antonio Spurs: 4-4 Notables:Brandon Roy has come out retirement, and helped a Boston team that everyone thought was tanking to a playoff birth, scoring 21.7 points per game, which leads the east. Thanks for reading, please leave comments, predictions, questions, outbursts of indignation of James Harden's ability to play defense in this game, etc. Bonus Game, Game 11: at Thunder () Thunder wins 98-95The Fact: When Durant scores 30, you know you are in for a bad night.The Stat: OKC out rebounded Portland 44-17Quotable: "Guys, don't think of that as a buzzer beater. KD had ten seconds to do something, and he hit a shot. The most efficient scorer in the league is going to hit a shot, don't let it get in your head." - Abraham Van Helsing, before the third quarter started.Turning Point: Despite being down 16 just before the end of the first half Kevin Durant scored a buzzer beating shot from deep two point range, sparking a third-quarter run which gave them a lead that they never lost throughout the rest of the game.Hot: Russell Westbrook was perfect from the field, scoring 13 points on 4/4 shooting, including 1 three pointer. He also made all four of his free throws.Not: Reggie Jackson, played nineteen minutes. All he had to show for them was two points, a few assists, and a rebound. He shot 1/8 missing his only three-point attempt.Good Move: Portland put a lot of pressure on Durant, forcing him to shoot 12 for 24, with him making fewer than half of his 2-point shots. While this might not seem like much, but he is shooting 60% behind the arc, and better than 50% inside. They also avoided fouling him, he only had two free throw attempts, though he made them both.Bad Move: I know that there were good reasons for Aldridge to have been removed from the game, but if he were there, they surely wouldn't have been so badly out-rebounded, and probably could have won the game. Nightly Notable: Damian Lillard scored 25 on 7 for 14 shooting, including 5 for 11 from deep. He also made 2 steals. 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All of this is useless if you can't make the change happen. So what happens when you aren't the boss? when you dont have the authority to "make it so"?
You need to Become a Change Leader! No, don't worry you wont need spandex, tights or a cape, but that would be awesome!
This will not be an overnight change, but it will pay off.
Rather than reinvent the steps to your superhero transformation, you should learn from a true Change Leader, Dahna Goldstein.
Dahna recommends these steps:
- Become an expert
- Build relationships
- Understand your organization's context
- Plan and communicate
Yep, just like that and presto! Ok, no not really presto. But the regular tactics wont work, you will need a real plan to become the Change Leader your organization needs.
And that will conclude this series that seemed like it would never end because life was getting in the way.


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Georgia is the 4th state of the United States of America.
- Steve Whitmire and Peter Linz are both natives of Georgia. Whitmire grew up in Atlanta, GA.
- Tales of the Tinkerdee was taped in Atlanta, GA.
- The original Kermit the Frog balloon for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was constructed in 1977 at the Goodyear plant in Rockmart, GA.
- A scene set in Kermit's Swamp from The Muppet Movie was filmed in Georgia.
- Atlanta, GA has the Center for Puppetry Arts where the Henson family donated 300 to 500 Muppets and props. The exhibit opened in 2015.
- Atlanta Opera's production in November 2007 of Hänsel und Gretel featured a large scale Witch built by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
- In the Muppet Babies coloring book Muppet Babies Visit the Fifty States, Georgia is represented as a spoof of Gone with the Wind, with Baby Piggy as Scarlett and Baby Kermit as Rhett.
- Georgia is home to a large part of the Okefenokee Swamp.
- According to "The Ex-Factor", Denise is from Georgia.
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As we sifted through the endless bounty of stylish models, preparing to pick a muse for the month, our eye caught on Georgia Jagger. With Rolling Stones rocker Mick Jagger for a father and Texan model Jerry Hall for a mother, there's no denying that Georgia had a leg up in the gene pool. But, with her blossoming beauty and charming, gap-toothed smile, she has the goods to back it up.
As the daughter of Jerry Hall and sister to model Elizabeth, Georgia was never really "discovered" the way most models are; she was practically born into it. After taking her first steps into the modeling world, she scored contracts with Rimmel London and Hudson Jeans, then in late 2009, was named the new face of Versace. Editorial credits include appearances in I-D Magazine, British Vogue and Vogue Russia.
If you've ever caught a glimpse of Georgia's behind-the-scenes style, you'll know that she possesses some of the quirkiness that her sister is known for, paired with a heavy dose of that British "cool" factor. With that, we present to your our model muse for April.
For our first venture (far left) into Georgia's style, we've chosen a very cool-yet-casual ensemble: blue skinny jeans layered under a draped motorcycle jacket and finished off with leopard ballet flats. For a chic take on Georgia's off-duty style, we like BDG's Ink Ankle Cigarette Jean ($54) mixed with Muubaa's Laced-Up Detail Washed Leather Draped Jacket ($256.41). Add a dash of bright red lipstick and a pair of Steve Madden's Tama Casual Flats ($59.95) in Leopard.
Heading to a London Fashion Week party, Georgia (second from left) added a bohemian touch to her outfit, pairing high-waist black shorts with a slinky floral blouse and round-toe pumps. For a similarly stylish outfit, try these Side Trim Knicker Shorts ($60) from Topshop, paired with this Watercolor Chiffon Blouse ($58) by Pins & Needles. Missoni's Floral Print Pumps ($460) will complete the outfit.
As you can see, Georgia likes to add an element of pizzazz to her look (middle). Here, she pairs a loose tunic top with a plaid blazer and leggings, finishing it off with a bowler hat and peep-toe pumps. To try an ensemble like this, we love Rodebjer's Mister Jacket ($302.40) with Guess By Marciano's Prue Tunic ($48) and Ash's Graphite Satin Rosy Platform Peep Toe Pumps ($65.99).
Even when it comes to dressing up, Georgia knows how to balance her look between youthful and sexy. Here (second from right) she pairs a Herve Leger bandage dress with a pair of bright heels. You can go for the real thing with this Cross-Over Bandage Dress ($1,450) by Hervé Léger or grab a lookalike with this Zippy Dress ($68.38) by Oasis. These Starace Platform Sandals ($90) from Aldo will finish off the look.
For our final look, Georgia has mastered the art of street style (far right) by pairing cowboy boots with a boho, embroidered top and bright Wayfarer sunglasses. Grab this Embroidered Peasant Top ($17.25) from Aeropostale and add a pair of Free People's Harness Harley Boots ($268). Finish it off with these New Small Wayfarer Sunglasses ($119) by Ray-Ban.
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i love what she wore to the london fashion week party. this girl is so stunning it's ridiculous.
i love what she wore to the london fashion week party. this girl is so stunning it's ridiculous.


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The Registered Retirement Savings Plan is the only game in town for Canadians residents who also hold American citizenship.
A dual citizen can technically hold a tax-free savings account, but there's really no point because they would not get any of the tax benefits, says Veronika Chang, a tax lawyer with Morris Kepes Winters LLP.
"There's nothing against an American buying it as long as they are (a) Canadian resident and meet the Canadian requirement," she says about the TFSA.
But here's the rub: It's not actually tax-free for U.S. purposes. "You get none of the benefit," she says, referring to the fact the accounts are not part of a U.S.-Canada tax treaty, which has not been updated to include Canada's additional tax-sheltering and -deferring options. A dual citizen might as well just open a regular investment.
Registered Education Savings Plans and Registered Disability Savings Plan are also considered foreign trusts and a separate tax return would need to be filed for each, just like the TFSA.
But does that mean the RESP and RDSP makes no sense for a dual citizen? Not necessarily.
The federal government will match 20 per cent of contributions to an RESP, up to $500 annually to a lifetime limit of $7,200, per child. Some provinces also chip in matching cash. On the RDSP front, you can get a federal grant of up to $3,500 annually, to a limit of $70,000, up until the year in which you turn 49.
"What I tell my clients who are dual citizens is a TFSA doesn't make sense. An RESP, because of the grant, it may be worth (it), even though you are taxed and have to file forms," Chang says.
One way around the tax implications on the RESP is to have the account in the name of a spouse who only holds Canadian citizenship.
Lise Andreana, a Niagara-on-the-Lake certified financial planner, nothing beats the RRSP because "you can do anything you want in them."
She cautions that, even for Canadians who don't have American citizenship, an RRSP could prove to be a preferable account in some circumstances. A TFSA, for example, is subject to a U.S. withholding tax and that means you might want to change your allocations in your accounts.
"I would be recommending that U.S.-held stocks be inside your RRSP if there's room for it. You want to make sure you are not exposed to that withholding tax," she says.
Andreana looks at an overall portfolio, across all types of investment, to determine whether your risk tolerance is at the right level.
"We don't try to make every account mirror each other. A non-registered account may not look like the registered product at all," says Andreana, adding that investors might hold high dividend stocks outside an RRSP to take advantage of the tax credit.
Ted Rechtshaffen, president of TriDelta Financial, says ideally you want to organize your accounts based on tax efficiency, but clients need to keep in mind the larger goal is your return.
"What would you have rather held in your TFSA last year? Canadian Oil Sands or Facebook stock? If one return is 50 per cent, who cares if you lose a tiny bit of dividend," he says.
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Christmas at the Haan MuseumName: Christmas at the Haan MuseumDate: November 29, 2019Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ESTWebsite: https://haanmuseum.orgEvent Description:Christmas at the Haan Museum is magical. Pass two six-foot tall Nutcrackers as you enter the Museum, a Christmas wonderland decorated with trees in almost every room enhance the family-friendly atmosphere. Santas, wreaths, lights, nativity sets, and garland add to the festive feel.
The Trains become a passport as they meander past the Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace, and many other famous London landmarks. Dickens Village buildings complete the exciting landscape.
Visit 19 historic American landmarks in the next rooms, as a larger train passes the Empire State Building, Independence Hall, and other famous east coast buildings. Crawl through a tunnel and watch from inside the loop for an even closer look.
Follow the trains as they travel through a closet and bedroom to another bedroom, where you'll find Wrigley Field, the Chicago Art Institute and the Chicago Water Tower from the Midwest, and the Golden Gate Bridge from the west coast among other buildings.
Christmas is a special time for families at the Haan Museum, with a lot of hands-on activities for kids. They can play in the gingerbread-style house complete with chairs, stuffed animals and lights; or hold the reins as they ride in a sleigh behind two (stationary) reindeer. They can activate musical characters throughout the Museum to sing and dance. Fragile pieces are put away so that young children can enjoy the many kid-friendly activities.
See if you can identify historic Lafayette building replicas issued by TCHA. The set is now complete, thanks to the recent donations of the Jefferson High School, Frozen Custard, and McCord's Candies buildings.
The Indiana paintings and antiques remain in place during Christmas to maintain the homey feel of the Colonial Revival mansion. The Haan Museum is impressive on an ordinary day, and seeing it all decked out for the Holidays is an experience that your family will remember fondly.


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Eventsundays in the Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek
Each Sunday The American Memorial Library invites visitors to come participate and initiate, to share their ideas, wishes and interests and to help make the library a public and open place.
The concept of these Sundays focuses on interpersonal relationships. Various modules address themes such as participation, independence, responsibility, self-initiative and integration. These topics are the starting point of these Sunday events which are always free to the public.
Alongside regular known and experimental formats, lectures, concerts, workshops and a children's program will take place, as well as a Meeting with the sonntagsbureau during which visitors can give their personal feedback.