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I knew I liked breakfast...
Anyone who works with me knows that I have developed a great love for breakfast. We have a cafeteria at the hospital where I (with several of my coworkers) make a daily visit for biscuits and gravy and eggs, or a breakfast quesadilla, or a breakfast burrito, or a breakfast sandwich on texas toast (see below). Semi-regularly, I'll throw in a donut for extra sustenance (or if I know it's going to be an especially busy day requiring extra sugar). Washed down with a cup of coffee, I'm ready to tackle the day.
I've also made a point of seeking out local eating establishments that specialize in 'the most important meal of the day.' Some of my favorites around Denver include Toast (smoked salmon Benedict), Sam's #3 (omelets and pumpkin pancakes- the french dip is also amazing for non-breakfast fare), Jelly (peanut butter and sriracha donut bite), and Breakfast on Broadway (I can't remember what I had, but it was good). Check out their menus, or better yet, come to breakfast with me next time you're in Denver!
While those are all good, breakfast connoisseurs around Denver can't speak on this topic without mentioning Snooze. Check out their site and you'll see a picture of a packed restaurant that is only too common, not only on the weekends, but weekdays. It's a popular and trendy place to say the least. But even beyond it's aesthetics, people go there for the grub, and then rave about it on Facebook and in blogs (as I'm about to do).
I made my maiden voyage a week or so ago. It was a Monday morning about 10 a.m., and there was still a 20 minute wait, no thanks to spring breakers. I led the charge into the heated patio, avoiding the cramped breakfast bar. I had a hard choice between the breakfast tacos, sweet potato pancakes, breakfast burrito, and the breakfast pot pie. After taking recommendations from the wait staff, I opted for a staple- the breakfast pot pie, a rendition of biscuits and gravy with puff pastry. And because I'm training for another 1/2 marathon, I subbed a peanut butter cup pancake for hash browns and toast. (the 1/2 marathon had nothing to do with it-who am I kidding. I just have a mouth full of sweet teeth).
Needless to say, the wait was worth it.
Also, needless to say, I didn't eat lunch that day. And I drank several cups of coffee in an effort to fight back the sweet richness of that pancake...
But my motivation for this post isn't really about food, believe it or not.
One of my favorite teaching pastors at Red Rocks Church spoke last week in preparation of Easter, and shared a sermon entitled 'The Last Breakfast.' Being the breakfast aficionado that I am, I was intrigued. Actually, I was a bit annoyed that they interrupted the current sermon series with a random sermon. But I wasn't annoyed after hearing it.
I won't go into too much analysis or personal application at this point. Suffice it to say that I was floored anew by the implications of serving a redemptive and restorative God, who brings hope in the midst of despair, and restores the most undeserving of people to places of influence in order to carry out His purposes.
I've never heard the Last Supper and 'The Last Breakfast' contrasted as Pastor Chad did in this sermon. But it seems to make sense. The cross was the workbench of redemption, and the empty tomb was the evidence that that work was completed. And, as Pastor Chad shared, now that the work is finished, it is left to us to live a life of worship. And that's what Jesus was reminding the disciples of that morning as He served them breakfast on the beach.
I love breakfast even more, especially now that it reminds me of more deeply significant things than biscuits and gravy, or omelets. It's another evidence of new mercies and joy available to us at the start of each new day. Each day that the sun rises is evidence that God's purposes for me and for creation have not run their course yet. While the work is finished, the worship and testimony that we live out daily is still meant to bear fruit and shed light into this world.
And as long as I'm here, I might as well worship well by enjoying 'the best meal of the day.'


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Brace yourself for waves of socially responsible hipsters.
"Occupy Miami" -- a protest against corporate greed modeled after the two-week sit-in currently clogging Wall Street in New York -- will take over Bayfront Park tomorrow.
But how will our soulless city respond? And will Miami Police bring out the storm troops like they did eight years ago?
According to its Facebook page, "Occupy Miami" protesters will meet at the Torch of Friendship tomorrow in Bayfront Park at 1:30 p.m. to rail against inequality and the corporate takeover of politics.
Amen, sister.
The movement is modeled after "Occupy Wall Street," which got national media attention last weekend when NYPD maced a group of female protesters:
The real question is how Miami PD will respond to the sight of perhaps thousands of protesters.
After all, Miami's finest went berserk during the 2003 protest against the Free Trade Area of the Americas. The shit was so heavy that we even released our own Protest Survival Guide.
But the cops didn't take our advice. Instead, police chief John Timoney deployed hundreds of SWAT troops who promptly used percussion grenades, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Hundreds of demonstrators were injured and about 230 were arrested.
The protest was a black eye for the Miami, which wasted $23 million in heavy-handed security measures only to have to pay nearly $500,000 ($160K from the city, $300K from the county) in compensation to 20 protesters.
Hopefully, we won't see anything like that tomorrow. Just Chacos, dreadlocks, and calls for justice.
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UPDATE: Daniel Lopez, one of the protest's organizers, says he expects a couple hundred people tomorrow but expects the number to grow.
"The plan for bayfront is to meet in person and discuss the 'occupation'. The camp out will begin at a later date," Lopez says. "The police are a concern of mine but we are currently seeking the legal procedures to make this 100% legit. We are a peaceful, non violent moment."
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Little Thistle Gift Shop
Winner of Best Gift shop in Fife 2018!
Winner of Best Gift shop in Dundee 2017!
Winner of Best Fife Independent Retailer 2016!
We are a family run gift shop offering a wide & unique range of gifts and greeting cards. We carefully select our gift ranges from Scottish & independent companies, complimented with a few selected high quality handmade goods from around the UK.
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So why not pop in and experience a friendly atmosphere in this quaint vintage styled gift shop.
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It is common practice to use puppy pads to potty train your pet, but is this a good idea? We will explore why puppy pads may not be the best potty training solution and provide alternatives to effective potty training practices.
Rule of thumb: the number of hours your pup can go between potty breaks correlates with each month of age. For example; if your pup is 3 months old, he should be able to hold it for 3 hours +1 = 4 hrs. Obviously, there's a cut-off point once the dog is older, and it varies by breed and size and age.
5 reasons why puppy pads are not great
- There are no shortcuts! You still have to train your pup to use the pad. It will take the same amount of time and commitment to teach your pup to pee outside as it does to teach him to wee on a pad. Eliminate the extra step and the stress and condition your pup to go outside from the get go.
- Dogs learn through environmental queues and their senses; if you train your dog to use a puppy pad inside he won't understand that you really expect him to go outside. Instead of associating outside smells, trees, grass and dirt with the potty, your pup will learn to only associate the smells and objects inside your home with the act of going to the bathroom.
- Your pup can easily mistake your favorite rug, pillow or blanket for the pad; don't risk ruining your favorite home accents for the sake of cutting corners.
- Training your pup on a pad will train owners to be gone for too long. Once your pup is pad trained it is common for owners to leave their pup for longer than they should. Pups should be taken out consistently and often in the first stages of potty training.
- Puppy pads can begin to replace walks. It's easy to get lazy if your pup goes potty inside. Don't avoid much needed exercise that your growing pup needs to maintain proper health.
5 alternatives to puppy pads
- Establish consistent feeding and walking schedule.
- Hire a dog walker if you cannot come home during the day.
- Install doggy door to an enclosed backyard.
- Enroll in doggy daycare – but don't do this until your dog is fully crate-trained. Some facilities have the dogs "go potty" inside and clean it up. If they aren't going outside regularly, they will just go anywhere at anytime – this defeating the purpose.


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After that, they don't plan on visiting other parts of the country. There is no turning back for transgenders since they have already made the transformation to the other side. It was a painful surgery for them but they had to do it since it was their preference and they have the money to do so.
However, you can't expect their parents would want them to grow up that way as it is possible there was no indication they would want to be what they are right now. It is expected there will be rallies to protest against these new laws as they are very active when it comes to making their voices heard. Before you know it, they are already raising signs about how they deserve equal rights. They know they have done nothing bad to violate the rights of other people in the society.
The LGBT community have noticed a lot of laws have gone against them and they continue to fight for equal rights for themselves since they know there will be nobody else who will help them but the members of their community. There have been numerous celebrities who have come out in public and a lot of people appreciate that but you don't really know the true intentions of those who are close to them.
You won't know if they were disappointed when they found that out or not. It will be a good thing for you if you are a member of the community and you don't like to travel that much to the States. You can just stay at a place where the LGBT does not get discriminated that much. It would be better if other people there would treat you equally. It is noticeable how some famous athletes have come out as gay or lesbian and they get support for it.


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2 cups chickpeas
2 cups yellow lentils
1 cup salty peanuts
20 pieces cashew nuts
4-5 springs of dry curry leaves
500 ml coconut oil for deep frying
Salt and ground chili powder to taste
2 cups gram flour (ground yellow lentil flour)
1 cup all purpose flour or rice flour
1/2 tsp ground ajwain
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2-3 tsp ground chili powder
Salt to taste
Hot water
Step 1: Soak the chickpeas and the yellow lentils for 10-12 hours. Wash them again and drain from excess water. In a large pan heat the oil. Deep fry the yellow lentils. Deep-fry them in 2-3 batches. When you place them in the oil they will sink to the bottom. Once they are properly fried, they will start to float to top (see pictures). It will take about 10 minutes to deep fry them. Take some out and taste. They should be medium crunchy (they will get more crunchy once you have taken them out). Place them on tissue paper to drain the excess oil. Add salt and ground chili powder and mix while the lentils are still warm. Taste and adjust spices.
Step 2: Drain the chickpeas from water. This is very important as some of the chickpeas tend to "explode" and fly off in different directions while you deep-fry them. Place the chickpeas in a spoon and put them in the oil. Don't stay or sit close-by because one or two chickpeas always tend fly out in different directions. Deep-fry the chickpeas for about 15 minutes in 2-3 batches. Taste the chickpeas. They should be crunchy. Take them out and place them on a tissue paper. Add salt and ground chili powder while the chickpeas are still warm and mix with a spoon. Taste and adjust spices.
Step 3: To make the murukku, mix both flour types in a bowl. Add salt, turmeric, ground chili powder and dry roasted, ground ajwain and mix. Heat some water. Pour a small quantity of the water in the flour och wait for 3 minutes and then mix with a spoon and repeat this process until you get the same batter texture as seen below.
Stuff an idiyappam/murukku maker with this batter and press it into the oil (see picture below). You'll have to repeat this process many a times till you finish the batter. Fry the murukku on both sides until golden brown. Take it out and place it on a tissue paper.
Step 4: Crush the murukku. Mix the deep-fried chickpeas, yellow lentils and the murukku in a large bowl. Dry roast some cashews and add them to the mixture. You can use store-bought salted peanuts or you can dry roast raw peanuts (I used a combination of both) and add them to the mixture. Lastly, add fried curry leaves and mix. Taste and adjust spices, if needed. Good luck!
I am sending this as my entry to "Snacks Mela" by cooking cooking4allseasons.


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As we get closer to September, the networks are starting to release the first promos to tease the new seasons of their returning shows, and we thought you might find it useful if we gathered them all on Collider. The CW tends to kick off the fall season a bit earlier than the rest of the networks, which means at this stage in the game we have a fairly comprehensive early look. (Of course, a few marketing departments have risen to the challenge.) Check out promos for the new seasons of The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Smallville, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, and 90210 after the jump.
The Vampire Diaries — season two premieres Thursday, September 9th at 8/7c
Supernatural — season six premieres Friday, September 24th at 9/8c
Smallville — the tenth and final season premieres Friday, September 24th at 8/7c
Gossip Girl — season four premieres Monday, September 13th at 9/8c
One Tree Hill — season eight premieres Tuesday, September 14th at 8/7c
90210 — season three premieres Monday, September 13th at 8/7c
Here are links for all the promos for new broadcast shows by network:


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Voodoo, our IAGARB registered black German doe, kindled 8 babies yesterday. Six of the eight are pure black! The sire is a purebred black German as well. He has only been here about a month; brought all the way from Ontario Canada. He is fantastic and has an excellent pedigree.
We are looking forward to see how these babies develop.


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A pair of UNDZ is the perfect combination of funny and comfy. It's the best of both worlds.
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Best of Luck to Michael Jenkins
Michael Jenkins interviews a fan at Capital One Arena (Caps Outsider) NBCSports...
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom go after Matt Cooke on Sunday. Photo by Clyde of Clydeorama.com
Pittsburgh had a score to settle with David Steckel, because it was Steckel who delivered a 'dirty' hit to Sidney Crosby during the Winter Classic that caused Crosby to suffer a concussion. The Capitals – and seemingly everyone else – disputed that the hit was intentional, as video replays showed that Crosby turned into Steckel and Steckel didn't make any motion to hit Crosby.
But that's not the point. From the Penguins' point of view, Steckel's hit, accidental or not, had to be avenged. They've got to protect their star player and fight anyone who does anything to hurt him. They've got to show that anyone who messes with Crosby will have to suffer the consequences. (Read the Caps' reaction to Steckel's fight on DC Sports Bog.)
This is all part of The Code. There is nothing unusual about this and Washington understands that.
Like an outlaw motorcycle gang telling a prospect to rough up a local rube who badmouths the gang (or accidentally bumps into a member who falls to the ground), the Penguins gave former Notre Dame player and Penguins call-up Tim Wallace a chance to earn his stripes in Pittsburgh's 3-0 loss Sunday. It doesn't matter that Wallace didn't play in the Winter Classic, or that, standing four inches shorter than Steckel, hardly makes the ideal opponent. It's also said that Wallace wasn't the Pens' first choice to fight Steckel, because Steckel declined other invitations against more suitable opponents, which is understandable since Steckel himself is not a fighter.
The two fought, and the Penguins got their message across. Right?
Hardly. Sending an expendable player to fight David Steckel for his 'hit' on Crosby is only Phase 1 of this situation.
In the same period of the same game, the Penguins attempted real vengeance against the Capitals. Matt Cooke's knee-to-knee hit on Alex Ovechkin, which could have severely injured the star player, was the retribution that Pittsburgh sought. Then, like Crosby, Ovechkin would be injured, too. Cooke, who was assessed a laughable two-minute tripping minor for the play, would be suspended for a few games, which is something Pittsburgh could overcome. They really don't care about Steckel. You take out our star, we'll take out yours.
So why didn't they just send Wallace to attempt to injure Ovechkin? The same reason you don't send a mob prospect to execute the opposition's Don. You use your best hitmen for the job.
Could Cooke's knee-to-knee have happened without Steckel's hit on Crosby? Of course. Random acts of violence are part of hockey, too. But when things like that happen, it's part of The Code to justify it with relevant history.
Later in the game, Matt Bradley sought revenge against Cooke by asking him to fight. "Sir, I challenge you to a duel." Cooke declined. After all, from Cooke's point of view, he had no obligation, because his dirty hit on Ovechkin was just retribution for something much worse.
So, it's now the Capitals' turn to answer the call. They've got to tell the Penguins: Don't try to hurt our star player. The Caps did the honorable thing by requesting a fight, just as the Penguins did with Steckel. Cooke declined, perhaps trying to wrap up this soap opera. Or, perhaps he didn't want to fight Bradley for the same reason Steckel didn't want to fight other Penguins. Maybe had Marcus Johansson threw down the gauntlet, Cooke would've dropped the gloves to answer for his actions.
The Capitals, who are a relatively clean team, now need to target Matt Cooke. But if Cooke continues to deny fight requests (and Bradley's request was certainly reasonable), then the Caps need to go after one of their star players. Not with a hit like what Steckel did to Crosby, which even Pittsburgh knows was questionable, but with a real shot and a real target.
Or, the Capitals can dress D.J. King. He, Matt Hendricks, Matt Bradley and John Erskine can rumble with the Penguins' tough guys, Cooke included. It'll all be in the name of settling this drama once and for all. No more knee-to-knee hits on the star players after that (at least, without historical cause). Sounds good? Settled, then. Do this, let the first period of the Monday, Feb. 21 game in Pittsburgh (on Versus) be a bloodfest, and let the stars play.
Get The Code: The Unwritten Rules Of Fighting and Retaliation In The NHL on Amazon.com. Videos after the jump.
Steckel's Hit on Crosby
Steckel vs. Wallace
Cooke's Hit on Ovechkin


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Aron Ra is to appear at Manchester University on the evening of Thursday 11th October. Checkout his series of talks on YouTube and on his Patheos blog.
In case you're wondering, Phylogeny is very simply – the study of the tree of life.
Aron Ra will speak on Phylogeny, and comment on the importance of Science and Secularism in today's world.
Aron is from Texas, and is well known for his forthright views on creationism and faiths…..
Time: 19:00 – 21:00 Place: University of Manchester, University Place, Lecture Theatre 'B' 176, Oxford Road, M13
ADMISSION: FREE (there will be donation buckets!)
This event is in association with QED (Manchester)
Dr Kevin Malone, Reader in School of Arts, Languages and Culture, together with Greater Manchester Humanists, invite world-renowned speaker on Phylogeny to speak on the latest research in biological classification of living things, and it's relationship to evolution and secular thinking.
Q & A session will follow Aron's presentation.
This event will be especially interesting to people of any or no faiths, of science and non-science backgrounds, but with a fundamental interest in critical thinking………
Entrance is free but you need to book a place via Eventbrite using the link here.


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The purpose of this study is to empower school personnel with techniques that will support all students as responsible and
respectful and to enhance student engagement and learning while decreasing classroom disruptions. Administrators will learn
the knowledge and skills required to develop proactive, positive behavior support strategies and collaborate with school
staff to develop and implement these strategies. This PLU s complementary to Positive Behavior Support program and also supports the work of the Alabama Select Commission on
High School Graduation and Student Dropouts.
Participants will attend two, two-day trainings, provided by Randy Sprick's Safe and Civil Schools organization, participate
in one webinar, and participate in one online discussion, on MOODLE, and complete online reflection journals. The final
project is to submit the Plan of Action to train and implement these strategies with school staff. The final project will be
submitted to the ALSDE PLU evaluation team.
This study is open to invited school administrators and special education coordinators throughout the state, and middle and
high school administrators in Mobile County Public School Systems.
CHAMPs is a "proactive and positive approach to classroom management." It takes Dr. Randy Sprick's work on positive
behavior (at the University of Oregon and Seattle Pacific University)to all aspects of the classroom and the school.
(C.H.A.M.P.S.=Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, Success).
The purpose of this study is to empower school personnel with techniques that will support all students as responsible and


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The real star is the more petite cutie standing shyly in the wings hesitant to go out in front of so many people... or... maybe not so shyly.
A tribute to flower girls.
Hang on to your socks... I saved the best for last...
Here's to the little flower child in all of us.


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I started doing these small images in a 3 inch circle during the weekend of my Modern Day Priestess training. I have been doing them regularly since. Sometimes the starting image will come to me in my meditations. Sometimes I know who the mandala is for or who it represents for before I start on the image. Sometimes this knowledge will come to me as I work on the image. I have also channeled mandalas for people as I focus on them and what would support that person in their lives. There are some mandalas I have done that, as of this moment, are not for anyone or don't represent anyone I know of – yet . I have decided that once I determine (or someone else determines) that a mandala is for a particular person that I will no longer have that mandala available to others. Each piece will be unique to a particular person. The mandalas that represent ideas, qualities, ascended masters, archangels, gods and goddesses, etc will be available to anyone. The small web jpg will be a free download to anyone who wants it. I think you can just right click on the image and "Save target as" or "Save image as". There will be a higher quality PDF available for $10.00. I will e-mail it to you and you can print it out on your home printer. You can purchase a matted limited edition print from me for $100.00. These will be signed and dated. If you are interested in the designs that have not found a home yet (so to speak), please e-mail me and you can look through them. If you find one that calls out to you, we will go from there. I will change the images on this page so check back for new ones or send me an e-mail and I will keep you up to date about when I post new mandalas. Enjoy.
This mandala is the first mandala in my meditation deck. It is the trait of awareness .
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I have seen almost all of Celina's mandalas and I think they are stunning, meditative and moving. I hope that someone makes a deck of these like the Tarot. Beautiful!
I have seen almost all of Celina's mandalas and I think they are stunning, meditative and moving. I hope that someone makes a deck of these like the Tarot. Beautiful!
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To install a printer in Endless OS follow these steps:
Via USB Cable:
- Connect the USB cable from your printer to one of the USB ports on your computer.
- The recognition should be automatic and once the installation is complete, a notification will appear stating that the printer is ready for use.
Via network:
Networked printers (via Ethernet or Wi-Fi) can be found and installed as follows:
- Go to "Settings"
- Click on "Devices"
- Select "Printers"
- Click on "Unlock", is located in the upper right corner of the window, this will allow you to Add a Printer after you authenticate the user and password, if you have set up one. If you have not set a password for the account, please click on "Authenticate".
- The option "Add a Printer" is now available, please click it.
- A pop-up window with the message "Add a new printer" will appear. The system will search the printer on the network.
- When it appears, click on "Add" and add it to start with the installation.
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IFAFA Conference
Annually (or occasionally bi-annually), there is a conference of the Italian Folk Art Federation of America. It is an exhilarating gathering where hearts and minds are joined in a truly sharing experience. There are dance and song workshops, costume and instrument exhibitions, demonstrations, lectures, and guest speakers and artists. All conference sessions are focused on various aspects of the Italian folk arts. It is a gathering that brings together people who share the common goal of keeping Italian folk heritage vibrant and growing in America. One does not have to be Italian to participate. The only requirement is a passion for the Italian folk arts!
The 2019 IFAFA Conference
in Milwaukee, WI,
was wonderful!
Details on the next IFAFA Conference
will be posted here when available!


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It can be confusing and overwhelming researching cloth diapers. In the retail store and during a consultation or party you can see the products, feel the fabrics and try out the systems. If you have any questions about cloth diapers at any time during your cloth diapering experience please feel free to call, stop by or email one of the experts at Diapers Naturally. They are there to serve you!
You can visit online at diapersnaturally.com or at the retail location
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Hours: Mon 9-6, Tues-Sun by appt
Brands that Daipers Naturally carries include Fuzzi Bunz, Bumgenius, Flip, Econobum, Bummis, Bumkins, Thirsties, Imse Vimse, Hooter Hiders, BebeAuLait, Wahmies, gDiapers and more.
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Day 10: Something is wrong. First guy you turn to?
my boyfriend 😀
he's like my "shock absorber" , you know? When I feel so mad I would cry, I don't know but that's just me, maybe there are some "moments" that I feel so helpless, like there's nothing more that I can do to make things better, so I would just cry.
But then any guy who's really in love with their girl, doesn't want to see them crying. He doesn't want to see me crying, that's why everyday he's doing something that will absolutely make me happy, I appreciate that so much! No one has ever did that to me.
But I'm only human and I am a girl…I have mood swings…there are times that I really just have to cry…he has seen me crying few times already, at 1st he asked me to stop…he's just there, beside me, comforting me…but I told him I just need at least a minute or 2 to cry…he got no other choice…but after at least a few moments I felt better…
Having him beside me during those pressing moments, made me feel like I can always move forward…that even if I feel like there's nothing more I can do…it's gonna be okay…eventually everything will be okay.


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We get a lot of questions from prospective MBA students who are trying to decide which path to the Fisher MBA is the right one for them - WP MBA, FT MBA or EMBA?
Here is a quick chart you can use to help narrow down your choices and point you in the right direction (click chart to enlarge):
For more information about the Full-Time MBA program, visit http://fisher.osu.edu/ftmba.
For more information about the Working Professional MBA program, visit http://fisher.osu.edu/wpmba/.
For more information about the Executive MBA program, visit http://fisher.osu.edu/emba.


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A Romantic early 20th c. building, the "chalet" is a large house in the eclectic style of the day, with wooden eaves supported by cast iron brackets, stone quoins and rusticated base, all machine-milled, and several other charming details throughout. The roof angle changes slightly at the eave, whether at the gable ends or at the hip sections. It is clear that everything was designed professionally, to imitate a vernacular style which never existed. The results are beautiful.
Quasi-hidden in the luscious garden which surrounds it (with species brought from Brazil by the original owner) it is now, sadly, the offices of Social Security. But the exteriors are thankfully still kept free of modern "improvements" like double glazed windows.
Chalet Viscondessa de Santiago do Lobão, Av. da Boavista, Porto


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This Preston Trails Pickerington OH Home was just sold by Sam Cooper Realtor with HER Realtors. This remarkable 3 bedroom 2 bath home is located in the very desirable Preston Trails neighborhood at 560 Herrogate Sq. Pickerington OH 43147. Sam Cooper sold this home in June 2013 for a selling price of $154,900. This Preston Trails home is loaded with improvements including a finished basement with lower level rec rooms and storage, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and modern fixtures, and a newer backyard deck. Other features include a large, welcoming foyer, master bedroom with en suite bath, walk-in closets in every bedroom, handsome stone facade, and a large backyard.
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MyNetFone Group (ASX:MNF) has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian conferencing and collaboration provider, Conference Call International (CCI) for $18 million.
Through the merger, MyNetFone (MNF) will gain a portfolio of 5,000 enterprise customers across A/NZ and Asia Pacific, and three brands currently operating in the space including Express Virtual Meetings, Ozlink and Eureka Conferencing.
"The acquisition of CCI provides MNF a significant entry into the audio conferencing and collaboration market in Australia and the region. These applications generate high margin recurring revenues with potential for consistent, long-term growth and innovation potential," said MNF CEO, Rene Sugo.
MNF already provides networking and numbering services to multiple audio conferencing and collaboration companies under the group's domestic and global wholesale segments and, according to the company, the acquisition offers "significant revenue" potential in its domestic retail segment in terms of government and business customers.
"These applications are an excellent fit with the current MNF business, enterprise and government sub-segment, as well as a high value synergy with the group's domestic and global network assets," Sugo added.
MNF will also acquire the company's scalable audio conferencing service platform, which has 50 per cent available capacity for growth, and will gain 23 specialist staff in marketing, sales and operations.
According to the company, other strategic benefits include additional high margin revenue stream of $7.9m (FY17 forecast) from enterprise and government customers in both A/NZ and APAC.
MNF added that it has decided to raise new capital to fund the CCI acquisition to preserve current cash and debt reserves for more potential acquisition activity in the near future.
On 31 January, MNF was named among six other telcos to receive new contracts in the overhaul of the Victorian government's long-running telecommunications services procurement scheme.
The state inked five new contracts, ranging in duration from three to four years, combining the services of Telstra and Optus, with additional niche services offered by NEC, Vocus, MNF, Mitel, and R-Group.


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A New Brand for a New Beginning
In recognition of Remembrance Parks Central Victoria's organisational transformation program and the changed strategic direction, which includes taking a more regional approach to its business, and making its sites more community accessible and orientated more akin to park-lands, the new brand strategy for the organisation is now in place.
Whilst recognition of the statutory name 'Bendigo Cemeteries Trust' will continue for formal purposes, the new trading name and brand of 'Remembrance Parks Central Victoria' came into effect on 1 January 2013. This contemporary brand more accurately aligns with the new strategic direction for the organisation and is capable of adaptation to maintain the local identity of each particular location administered by Remembrance Parks Central Victoria (RPCV), which is important to the local communities associated with these individuals geographically dispersed locations.
The new brand and the underpinning philosophy of adopting a more regional approach to its business, is also consistent with and easily facilitates the legislative responsibility for the organisation to provide leadership, assistance and advice as requested to Class B trusts (s.12A), rather than simply being Bendigo centric. As the only Class A trust within the Loddon Mallee and Hume regions, RPCV has established itself, supported by its new brand, to provide this leadership, support and assistance within these two (2) government regions.


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Is your calendar so overloaded, that you find yourself sometimes overbooking yourself?
I guess the answer to the question of the day is probably a resounding YES for most people.
I'm not from the South, and have not visited that region as often as I would like, but from what I hear, those people down there know exactly how to manage their time.
"Nice and slow"....."Take it easy"......"What's your hurry?"
Since I have no idea how to slow down, and would probably get kicked out of the South because I'm a hyper crazed over-booked lunatic, I love how this wonderfully easy, slow-southern-style brownie recipe, tastes like it took all day to make.
And they LOOK like it took all day to make too.
1 box Duncan Hines milk chocolate brownie mix
Water, Eggs & Vegetable oil as called for on the brownie mix box
1/2 c. chopped pecans
Praline Frosting
1/2 c.whipping cream (in refrigeration section found next to the half & half)
6 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
3/4 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Now don't turn your nose up at boxed brownies. I have several WONDERFUL recipes, that turn regular boxed brownie mix, into a dessert that you'd be proud to serve or take anywhere.
And this recipe happens to be one of them.
But by all means. If you are lucky enough to have a lot of extra, spare, unbooked time, then please, make a batch of home-made brownies.


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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health have identified a specific peptide that may block the entry of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) into the liver, representing a potential target for new drug development.
The results are available online now and will be published in the August 2012 print edition of Hepatology, the official journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
"Viral entry is a multi-step process, involving a number of host factors; therefore, these findings represent a promising target for new antiviral drugs," said Tianyi Wang, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, GSPH, and the study's lead author.
Previous research indicates that human apolipoprotein E (apoE), which occurs naturally in the body, forms complexes with HCV, the scientists said. They constructed peptides, dubbed hEP, containing the portions of apoE to which other proteins and lipids typically bind.
In lab tests, they found that hEP blocked the virus from binding to liver cells, preventing infection. That suggests apoE is involved with HCV's initial entry into the cells, Dr. Wang said. It's possible that hEP thwarts infection because it competes with HCV for a cell surface receptor.
In addition, researchers determined that the ability of hEP to block the virus appears to be dependent on the peptide's length and sequence. Shorter versions could not stop infection, possibly because the shape of the proteins—and thus their binding ability—was altered.
"Our findings highlight the potential of developing peptides that mimic hEP as new hepatitis C viral inhibitors," said Dr. Wang.
Worldwide, more than 170 million people are infected with the hepatitis C virus, which often is asymptomatic and can cause severe liver disease and liver cancer. There is no cure for HCV and no vaccine. Existing treatments are effective in only 40 percent to 80 percent of patients and can cause severe side effects.
Despite the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of two new antiviral drugs designed to treat chronic HCV infection, patients may rapidly develop resistance. Much like current HIV therapies, successful treatment of HCV may involve multiple inhibitors of different targets, researchers said.
"New antiviral drugs are urgently needed to treat HCV infection independently, or in combination with current therapies," said Dr. Wang.
Collaborators on the studies include Shufeng Liu, Ph.D., and Kevin D. McCormick, M.S., Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, GSPH, University of Pittsburgh; Wentao Zhao, Ph.D., and Daping Fan, Ph.D., Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina; and Ting Zhao, Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
The research was funded by grants R21AI083389, R01DK088787, and R21HL106325 from the National Institutes of Health.


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Randy Dinwiddie is a student at Defries Technical Academy. He is also the brother of young popstars Andy and Mandy Dinwiddie.
Physical appearance
Randy is a young Caucasian male with orange hair and, wears glasses.
His clothing consists of a white shirt with rolled up sleeves with a green sweater vest over it. He also wears brown pants and shoes.
He is bitter because of being neglected by his mother in favor of his pop-star siblings.
Skills and abilities
He is very good with wireless robotics. He also has some knowledge of backstage work, as his mother Susan Dinwiddie asked him to for his siblings' upcoming concert.
Early life
While his siblings and Flash Flannigan formed the Mystery Kids, he was left out because he was "tone deaf." The band eventually retired after Flash stormed off stage once during a performance, never to be seen again.
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Season one
The Dinwiddie kids were now teens, and their mother planned a big comeback. During this time the band's old van, the Mystery Machine, (which now belonged to the gang) was acting on its own and causing serious trouble. This was believed to be the ghost of Flash, the original owner, who had come back for revenge. When Mystery Inc. investigated, they suspected it to be Randy due to his study at and his resentment at being overlooked by his more talented siblings. It turned out it was Mrs. Dinwiddie who did it for publicity. She was able to remote control the Mystery Machine and make it look like a monster due to the time she spent "helping" with Randy his homework. It turned out Andy and Mandy weren't interested in being musicians anymore, leaving their mother in shock as they apologized to Randy for making him feel left out.
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I had an abortion.
And it was a secret I was going to take to the grave.
My decision to abort was made in a moment of fear and panic and it left me destroyed for years by the horror and shame of the choice I made.
In silence, I carried a heavy burden of heartache.
In private, I struggled with intense guilt, shame, and depression.
I never talked about my abortion to anyone. Ever.
I suffered from symptoms of post-abortion grief and trauma.
I was depressed, anxious, self-destructive, angry, full of regret and always ashamed.
And I believed that I deserved all of the terrible consequences of my decision.
There wasn't a single day that went by that I didn't think about it. It was always there, always weighing on me. My choice haunted and negatively affected every single aspect of my life.
When I made the decision to abort, I turned my back on God, believing that I could never be forgiven for what I had done. Sure, other people could be forgiven for their sins, but not me. I had done the unthinkable. I killed my own baby. I selfishly took the "easy way out."
It turned out that the simple solution to my problem turned into a living nightmare.
There wasn't a single day that went by that I didn't beg God for forgiveness. I remember sitting in church and even trying to "get right with God." But the truth was… I felt like a complete fraud and never FELT forgiven.
Little did I know, however, that everything was about to change for me on one unsuspecting Sunday.
During this time, I was attending a church in Dallas, Texas. One particular Sunday morning there was an announcement that stood out to me on the big screen in front of the entire congregation. Among other announcements advertising various Bible studies the church offered, the slide that hit me like a wrecking ball was one for a post-abortion recovery group. Yeah, a post-abortion recovery group! I could not believe it! A church actually acknowledged that there could be women attending their church who previously had an abortion. Not only did they acknowledge it, there was actually a group for it!
Despite my initial enthusiasm and shock, I was very reluctant to make that first call. I knew I needed to go though. And so I did. I am still not sure how I mustered the courage to show up, but I did it. I nervously went to the first meeting.
At first, I thought the facilitators were completely crazy. They spoke of healing and restoration. They spoke of complete forgiveness and freedom from their abortions. I have to admit that I desperately wanted the peace they had, but didn't think it was possible for me. My heart was too wounded and so hard.
But something was happening to me. Each time I showed up to the group, God would reveal Himself to me. Each week He began to pick up the pieces of my broken heart and make it whole again. I left the group, no longer defined by my abortion, but DEFINED by who I am in Christ- loved, forgiven, whole, and healed. What Christ did on the cross was truly enough to cover my sins, EVEN my abortion sin.
I love this truth from God's word, "No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can take it out and make you as clean as freshly fallen snow. I can make you white as wool."
That very truth became evident in my restored relationship with God and then in every aspect of my life. Only by the grace of God, I am whole and healed from my brokenness. And I cannot begin to explain all of the ways that accepting His forgiveness has liberated me.
God's forgiveness is a beautiful gift. And it is a gift to ALL of His children – no matter the sin. We have all fallen short of God's glory no matter how great the sin. Whether it is the sin of abortion or any other sin, we all need God's forgiveness and the freedom from our sin that is only found in Jesus Christ. You may be reading this thinking, "Ok, God can forgive abortion, but he surely won't forgive me for (fill in the blank)." That is simply not true. There is no sin that cannot be forgiven. Restoration and healing is what God wants for every single man and woman.
After my healing, I knew that God was calling me to minister to women, like me, who had an abortion. I knew that God wanted me to be public about my abortion and to proclaim His love, forgiveness, and freedom. God has given me complete freedom to speak on this issue through my own personal testimony and through His word, because there are still so many women bound up by the secrecy and shame of their abortions. God has used my story and testimony to free so many women from their own guilt and shame and to bring them into His loving grace that He so desires for them.
Finding this peace through a post-abortion recovery group is a life changing experience. As a facilitator I love seeing how God heals, and restores, and forgives. The compassion He pours out is so humbling. It is so incredible to see the transformation of broken women at the start of each study and how beautiful and redeemed they are at the end. That is why I am so passionate about post-abortion ministry and care.
It still seems surreal that I have been able to publically share the secrets of my past, but I thank God daily for the opportunity.
Sarah Lowry Dismore is the wife to Craig and mother to their three awesome kids. She is a photographer, singer, and most importantly a follower of Jesus, flawed but forgiven. You can find out more about her and her post-abortion ministry at her website Someone Cares Ministry (http://someonecaresministries.com).
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Voted in The Times newspaper '50 best...' in France 2018, our truffle and wine weekends, based in the Dordogne, South West France, run from December through February and focuses one day truffle hunting and the second day wine tasting at family run vineyards in Bergerac.
Customised for groups of up to 4, our tours are led by Max, Duck & Truffle's multi-lingual sommelier, who is a long standing local resident with a wealth of knowledge and passion for food and wine. All of our weekends are personalised to meet individual desires.
December through February is the Perigord black truffle season and for those with us on a Monday, we start the morning visiting the local black truffle market in St. Alvere where you can meander around the truffle stalls taking in the smells and ambiance. After lunch, we join local truffle hunting expert Sebastien and his dog Falco and go in search of the famous Perigord Black Truffle. You'll learn about the different types of truffles, techniques of truffle hunting and enjoy a fabulous truffle tasting.
Enjoy a full day wine tour providing an introduction to the spectacular wines of Bergerac.
The Bergerac region is home to over 12,000 hectares of vines, 13 AOC and more than 900 wine-growers and whilst overshadowed by their world famous neighbours in Bordeaux, Bergerac vineyards offer great value wines of a similar quality.
You'll experience everything from the luminous Bergerac Sec to creamy Monbazillac via Pécharmant, a full bodied red and enjoy lunch at La Tour des Vents, a Michelin starred restaurant in the heart of the Monbazillac vineyards with exceptional views.
Prices start from €595 per person and include three nights bed & breakfast, based on two people sharing; two days of escorted tours; and pick-up to/from local airport or train station.
See our accommodation options below.
For more information, email Kate or Emma at email@example.com
Le Vieux Logis, a beautiful Relais & Châteaux with Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Tremolat
This boutique hotel, recently featured in both the Daily Telegraph and Olive Magazine, is located in the picturesque riverside village of Trémolat, voted one of France's 20 Best Kept Secrets. Steeped in charm and elegance, this 4-star family house is located on an estate that was previously dedicated to tobacco production. With its manor house, the former farm building, the outbuildings, and the gastronomic restaurant in the former tobacco drying house, Le Vieux Logis provides havens of tranquility where relaxation is just a way of life.
Chateau Mont d'Onel, a luxurious complex, exclusively for adults, offering bed & breakfast and gîtes
Experience the Dordogne as it should be by enjoying the luxurious Château Mont-d'Onel perched on a hill with magnificent views over the town and river. Set in 80 acres of parkland and wood, this historic 13th century château and grounds are now back to their former glory. Soak in the peace and tranquility of our unique location whilst taking advantage of easy walking access to the charming village of Couze-et-Saint-Front. Inside the château, you will find a cozy library and an elegant wine lounge, which spills out onto a glorious terrace and stunning views of the Dordogne valley. Le Mont-d'Onel strives to strike a balance between a top level, exclusive resort and the charm and personal touch of a family run operation.


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James Anderson, Esq.
James grew up in Canon City, Colorado, where he graduated high school. A few years after high school, James moved to Colorado Springs to pursue college. In 2011, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. While at UCCS, he joined the mock trial team and found his love for studying the law. After graduation, James attended law school at the Sturm School of Law at the University of Denver.
He worked full time as an office manager at a public adjusting firm while attending Sturm's night program. Here, he became familiar with insurance laws, claims handling procedures, and bad faith claims. While attending law school, James continued his love of trial practice, winning several outstanding advocate awards with the Student Trial Lawyers Association in his first year and winning outstanding advocate at Sturm's premier mock trial competition, the Hoffman Cup, in his second year. He also was runner-up in the Dean's Cup, a moot court competition that simulates a civil case from the client meeting to trial.
Because of his desire to promote mock trial, James participated in the Instructor's practicum, where he not only furthered his education in trial practice but also coached the University of Denver's undergraduate mock trial team. In his last year, James completed an externship at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, where he got experience in several areas of civil litigation and trial work. James graduated from Sturm in December of 2015, and passed the bar the following February.
After passing the bar, James worked in civil litigation, working on bad faith, bodily injury, workplace discrimination, and construction defect cases. In his spare time, James enjoys playing games, riding his motorcycle, and studying martial arts. He continues to be active in the Colorado Bar Association's high school mock trial program, coaching D'Evelyn High School's mock trial team. James is a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Bar Association and Denver Bar Association. He is also an active volunteer for Sturm's Trial Advocacy Department, and judges their competitions as often as he can.


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The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission was established in July 1996, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40N, by a vote of the Springfield City Council. The governing body of the Commission is a three-member Board of the Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Springfield and approved by the City Council. The Commissioners are responsible for establishing the policies and procedures for efficient water and sewer operations.
In March 1997, employees of the former Springfield Water Department and Wastewater Division of the Springfield Department of Public Works were transferred to the newly formed Commission. Those employees administer, operate and maintain the water and wastewater systems. In 2000, the Commission entered into a 20-year service agreement with a private contractor for operations at the wastewater treatment plant and sewer pumping stations. The Commission owns the facilities and SUEZ Water Environmental Services, Inc. currently operates those facilities.
The Commission's budget and workforce are organized by functional areas including Administration and Engineering; Water Supply, Treatment and Transmission; Water Distribution; Wastewater Collection; and Wastewater Treatment. Facilities are located at Borden Brook Reservoir, Cobble Mountain Reservoir, West Parish Filters, Provin Mountain Reservoir, Ludlow Reservoir, Operations Center Customer Field Service, Administration Building at Bondi's Island, and the Springfield Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide an adequate, uninterrupted, high-quality supply of water to our customers, to collect and treat wastewater, and return clean water to the environment. While fulfilling our mission we strive to:
- Conserve and protect our reliable, high-quality water supply for present and future generations
- Meet or surpass public health standards, environmental standards, and support fire protection
- Operate, maintain, improve and manage our water and wastewater infrastructure in a cost-efficient manner
- Manage finances to support Commission needs and maintain reasonable water and wastewater rates
- Maintain an adequate, safe and professional workforce
- Understand and respond to customers' expectations for service
Water Service Areas
The Commission serves a total population of about 250,000 with approximately 43,500 water services and 550 fire service accounts in Springfield and Ludlow. The Commission supplies water wholesale to the towns of Agawam, Longmeadow and East Longmeadow. In Westfield, Southwick, West Springfield, Chicopee and Wilbraham the Commission provides partial, peak demand or emergency service only.
Click here to download a PDF of our Water Service Map.
Wastewater Treatment
The Commission collects and treats wastewater from over 36,000 households in the City of Springfield. Wastewater from Agawam, West Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham and Ludlow is treated at the Springfield Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant at Bondi's Island.
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From the East they came. Strange. Strong. Threatening. Made of Rice (and some other stuff). Yet were saké and shochu the monsters they first seemed? Clinton Cawood donned his cape and entered their underground lair
More threatening to some than an ill-tempered, multi-tentacled monster, saké and shochu are versatile drinks and are, probably like our cephalopod friend, rather misunderstood. And even if your restaurant or bar isn't Japanese, it's worth keeping a few around. The drinks, that is, not the cephalopods.
And yet saké suffers from an unfairly negative reputation outside of Japan. Zacchari Touchane at Bincho Yakitori puts it simply: 'People in Europe think that saké is strong, that you drink it warm, and that it has a taste that nobody likes. But we're trying to educate them.' Even in high-end Japanese restaurants with saké sommeliers, wine sales easily exceed saké sales. There's clearly work to do.
Things have been turning around in the last few years, though, with increasing interest in the saké category in the UK resulting in greater accessibility and availability. Sayaka Watanabe at London's top-end Japanese restaurant Zuma confirms that 'selling saké is not as hard as it was a few years ago'.
While this has undoubtedly been fuelled by the work of a number of restaurants, who have developed extensive lists and employed a number of saké sommeliers, export markets are also a growing priority for producers in Japan, who have seen their domestic sales decline as consumers at home move to the trendier shochu.
This latter, and diverse, category of spirit remains relatively unknown in the UK, mainly consumed by visiting Japanese 'salarymen', who start the night with saké and then finish with shochu. And while a number of Japanese bars and restaurants stock this spirit, it remains a niche product.
It's a category that's given pride of place at the Shochu Lounge at Roka in London, though, with its wall of bespoke infused shochus and part of a distillery integrated into the bar's design. 'The first people I knew who were into shochu were underground fashion designers,' says bar consultant Tony Conigliaro, who has since exposed the category to a much wider audience through Shochu Lounge.
'If white and red wine are in
Japanese restaurants, then saké
has the potential to go with
other cuisines' – Ayako Watanabe
Shochu is taken so seriously at this bar that it has affected the choice of ice there (see the March/April 2009 issue of Imbibe). 'Shochu's delicate, so you need hard ice so that it doesn't dilute,' explains Conigliaro.
There's enough potential for variation within the category to allow for a specialisation like Shochu Lounge's. As Conigliario points out, variations in base material, water, koji and pressure in the still all have an effect, making the possibilities almost endless.
Describing just two extremes, he says: 'If you use rice, white koji and low pressure in the still, you'd get a light, floral shochu. On the other hand, using sweet potato, black koji and normal pressure would result in a much heavier spirit.'
Conigliaro often introduces consumers to the category using something like a strawberry shochu. For Cocoon's head sommelier Honami Matsumoto, these fruit shochus, either infused or flavoured, are well suited as aperitifs. Shochu can be served in a number of ways, she explains. 'It is good straight, on ice, or with mixers, from tea to fruit juices. For me, shochu could be enjoyed like vodka and gin.'
These mixed shochu drinks, known as chuhai, were created as an alternative to a highball, according to Ayako Watanabe of Saki Bar and Food Emporium in London. 'It started with tonic water, but then it was diversified to include almost anything – fruit juice, ginger ale…'
At Saki, as with most other Japanese venues, saké is more of a priority than shochu. The restaurant makes use of a number of initiatives to encourage consumers to discover the category, such as focusing on a region during one month (most recently the Nagano Prefecture).
'Some customers don't have much confidence, and are open to a waiter's suggestions,' says Ayako Watanabe. 'Every week we have something special to recommend, like a tasting set of three sakés, each from a different category.'
Well, if it works with wine, why not saké?
Saké and shochu clearly have a natural place in Japanese restaurants and bars, but there is a case, however far-fetched it may sound at first, for stocking even a limited amount of these products in non-Japanese venues.
The top end has led the charge, with chefs such as Joël Robuchon and Alain Ducasse making use of saké pairing for particular dishes.
'Rick Stein serves saké at his seafood restaurant,' adds Wakana Omija from Akashi-Tai saké brewery. 'Saké and shochu can be great with Mediterranean food, oysters or other types of seafood.'
As for the potential for saké in non-Japanese restaurants, Sayaka Watanabe puts it plainly: 'If white and red wines are in Japanese restaurants, then saké has the potential to go with other cuisines.'
She reasons: 'Saké is made from water and rice. Can you think of any food that doesn't go with rice? It's even easier to pair with food than wine, which is a lot more challenging.' Ambitiously, she believes that 'saké has the potential to become the third table beverage in the world after wine and beer. Saké could be the only potential alternative to fine wine.'
For Hazel Liu at Sapporo Teppanyaki, these products are 'still limited in availability within the restaurant/bar sector because of people's knowledge and perception'. There is another obstacle to be overcome. As Touchane puts it: 'It maybe won't become like red or white wine because of the cost of export.' A factor that has only got worse with the yen strong against the pound.
Currency fluctuations aside, there is benefit to be had from stocking saké and shochu, and a large range isn't necessary. 'My recommendation is to have at least two types,' says Omija. 'One light and crisp saké, a honjozo for example, and one heavier and flavourful saké like a daiginjo. Honjozo is diverse, and can be drunk chilled or heated, while daiginjo is always best served chilled. It is generally floral and fruity, and better accepted by people who have never tried sake before.'
On this point, Ayako Watanabe adds: 'There are beginner-friendly sakes, and then others that are more for connoisseurs. You wouldn't give a complete wine beginner a premium fine wine when
you know it's going to be a waste.'
'There is a lot of umami in
Italian food – mushrooms, for
example – and shochu goes
phenomenally well' – Tony Conigliaro
Zuma's Sayaka Watanabe says: 'You could just stock two or three sakés in a restaurant or bar. You don't have to cover all the traditional ranges, as long as what you're stocking isn't too crazy or unique. Saké's palate cleansing and so versatile.'
Xavier Chapelou, of iSake and China Tang, thinks that an initial range shouldn't exceed five sakés. 'It would be great if there were more, but at this stage in this country, saké is still mysterious stuff for many people. You could have the different grades, but the important thing is to have very different types of saké and clear descriptions of what they taste like.'
On the shochu front, a small range is also the best way to go, and even having only one may be enough. As Touchane says: 'If I were only keeping one, it'd be a sweet potato shochu, which you could serve on the rocks, in a tumbler.'
Conigliaro adds: 'I'd start with the lighter styles.' He believes that there is potential for pairing other cuisines with shochu as well. 'It will take a while to catch on, but I've tried shochu with other food. There's lots of umami in Italian food – mushrooms, for example – and it goes phenomenally well.'
Having a range of saké and shochu is only the first step. As those in Japanese restaurants can attest, some effort needs to be made in selling these to consumers. Omija's advice is to 'make them available by the glass, or in small bottles, and to use them in cocktails. It's also important to understand the product and recommend it to customers. Pairing with food is also important – saké always tastes better with food.'
Sayaka Watanabe agrees that different serving sizes are essential. 'Someone will try a glass first, and the next time they'll have a carafe,' she says. At Zuma, saké is listed before wine on the drinks list.
Chapelou's advice for selling saké is to emphasise 'explanation of the products, tastings and training. Make it more approachable.' Matsumoto considers regular saké events an invaluable tool for encouraging consumers to try saké.
Mixing these products greatly increases their approachability. In addition to its various simple serves, shochu makes a good base for cocktails. It's a lot stronger than saké in terms of alcohol, and is therefore easier to use in cocktails.
An example from Shochu Lounge, and Conigliaro's favourite, is a Noshino Martini: a 2:1 shochu/saké Martini with a cucumber slice. He says: 'Shochu cocktails are great for people that don't like spirits, but don't want wine. It gives them another option. People can have lighter cocktails, with lower abvs, and you can also explore a wider flavour band.'
Saké, while less versatile in cocktails owing to its less robust flavours, nevertheless has its uses. Omija comments: 'More and more mixologists are using saké and shochu in their cocktails. Saké is around 15% abv and has a more delicate flavour. Saké mixed with grapefruit and passion fruit juice makes
a very refreshing drink.'
Matsumoto, meanwhile, recommends mixing saké with vodka or shochu to account for its lower abv. 'You can enhance the fragrance by mixing saké with fruit juice, or use aged saké with its sweeter body to get stronger flavours,' she says.
So a many-pronged, or tentacled, approach is essential in taking full advantage of the benefits of these Japanese drinks. Whether you're a bar or a restaurant, it's undoubtedly worth stocking at least a few – just keep an eye on the yen-pound exchange rate when you're shopping for them.
saké and lunch
Saké is a great accompaniment for food, but with such a range of grades and styles, it helps to have some direction when putting the two together. Cocoon's head sommelier Honami Matsumoto provides some pointers…
Wise old man, he say…
It's all well and good if a customer is lucky enough to have a saké or schochu sommelier on hand to make recommendations and read the labels for them, but until recently labelling for both was invariably in Japanese, with no translations.
Bincho Yakitori's Zacchari Touchane says he started out by memorising the symbols for the various styles of saké and shochu, but increasingly companies are lending non-Japanese speakers a hand by writing their story on the back label in English. Nonetheless, it still helps to have a bit of the terminology under your belt.
One of the most critical elements in the production of saké is the degree to which the rice is milled or polished – the more it is milled, the higher the quality. The rice is then cooked, and koji, which converts starch to sugar, is added. Other factors affecting the quality and style include the actual rice used, as well as the water, and temperature at which fermentation occurs. In the final stages, small amounts of alcohol are sometimes added to some styles.
Junmai refers to saké that contains no added alcohol. Until recently, the rice needed to be polished to at least 70% of its original size to qualify as junmai, but this is no longer the case, provided the percentage is stated on the label. This is a heavier style compared to most other sakés. For junmai ginjo, the requirement is 60%, and 50% for junmai daiginjo. These are lighter in style.
Honjozo contains a small amount of added alcohol, as does ginjo and daiginjo (polished, as with junmai ginjo and junmai daiginjo, to 60% and 50%, respectively). There are other requirements for the premium ginjo and daiginjo styles, relating to brewing methods.
Various other grades and styles exist, such as
nigori (cloudy saké), sparkling or aged saké.
The suffix –shu (eg jumai-shu) means 'saké'.
The Saké Sommelier Association offers three courses in saké, for those looking for further knowledge about the category.
The first is a beginners' course, which includes a
Unlike saké, which is brewed, schochu is distilled, normally to around 25% abv. It can be made from a number of raw materials, with rice, barley, wheat, potato and sweet potato the most common. Koji (white, dark or, less commonly, yellow) is used to turn the starch in these to sugar, a process that takes about two weeks.
After fermentation, pressured stills are used, with very little, if any, cutting of heads and tails.
Plum the depths
If the saké and shochu categories don't have enough limbs for you already, you're in luck, as a number of related products have recently been launched in the UK. Akashi-Tai brewery recently introduced a plum-infused saké (a drink known as umeshu). Wakayama plums are infused into ginjo saké for two years, for a drink that can be served on its own, over ice or in cocktails. The drink is sour and sweet, with dried fruit and molasses on the nose, and dried cranberry, sherry-like flavours.
14% abv. RRP £11.99/500ml.
iSaké also recently launched a plum product into the UK – a twist on umeshu. Prucia, described as an 'umeshu de France', is a liqueur made by macerating plums from France in eau-de-vie, after which it is aged in oak barrels. Distinct marzipan aromas, with loads of sour fruit flavour on the palate.
15% abv. RRP £27.99/70cl.
Editorial feature from Imbibe Magazine – May / June 2009


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Jane Eyre by Telegram.
Yes! You read correctly. Jane Eyre by telegram… I am being buried now, beneath piles of exams. I marked a good many today, and I have an exam to proctor tomorrow as well as one to sit! I will take the time now, while I can catch my breath and save for future reference, some of the more amusing pastimes of a few Brontephiles- namely me, and my friends. Projects like Jane Eyre by Telegram, but other projects suggested include a blogged version of Wuthering Heights (with journal entries by each of the characters), and there's also a huge Jane Eyre comic book that I made, and half of one of Villette.
Jane Eyre by Telegram was first proposed by Aidan, on august 18th 2005 at 2:56 PM. We didn't get very far because we all got so excited! But there was one telegram that arrived far too early:
"Jane stop Jane stop Jane stop Mr Rochester stop."
Others never made it at all:
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mamma stop i am having a frightfully good time here in town stop everybody likes me and they are always getting up gambling parties just for me stop i need more money though stop send me by wire stop your own rapscallion john
dear god stop your favourite son here stop all these children are dying and people are blaming me stop help stop they are actually going to start feeding them stop please strike down the unbelievers stop awaiting your divine wrath stop brocklehurst stop
dear jane stop my husband's great stop however I just won't ever write to you again stop he doesn't let me have contact with any of my close friends stop send help stop i mean i am perfectly happy with married life stop the former miss temple
0948 stop a woman came in and said the code word stop but not the rest of it stop she did not seem to know anything stop however there really was a letter for J.E. stop can not be a coincidence stop advise following the woman who headed towards lowood stop postmistress stop
Agnes Grey stop thank you for your reply stop but we have already secured a governess stop have a nice life stop mrs. fairfax stop
dear mademoiselle jeanette arrete je suis very happy to have a governante arrete i mean governess stop i have stopped jumping on the matresses in the third story stop may i now have some cake stop Adella Varens
what the deuce is to do now stop mr rochester stop
for once i wish someone would care about my welfare in these situations stop mesrour stop
To Theatrical Equipment Proprieters, Millcote sir stop you have sent me the wrong costume stop i wanted a female gypsy outfit stop the skirt must have a wide waistband stop nevermind what it is for stop just send it to me stop mr. rochester
john stop please get the gardner to fix up the lawns stop miss eyre has created ruts in the grass with all of her pacing stop it looks awful stop mrs. fairfax stop
john stop go out and purchase a doll and a dress or whatever for adele stop i could not be bothered to get anything for her when i was abroad and now she is bugging me stop mr rochester stop


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About The GI Forum - History - Organization - Texas Government
2015-2016 Officers | 2015 State Conference | 2015 State Conference Photos | 2018 National Officers | 2018-20 Nat. Officers | 2014-15 National Officers | 2014 State Conference & Photos | 2013 State Conference & Photos | 2012 State Conference Photos
Mr. John Martinez, State CommanderHouston Lucian Adams ChapterMr. Mario Perales, Vice CommanderFort Stockton, Chapter Ms. Myrna Chavarria, 2nd Vice CommanderPort Lavaca, Howdy Leal ChapterMr. Justo 'Howdy' Leal, SecretarySan Antonio Miguel Hernandez Memorial ChapterMr. Gil Rodriguez, Texas CEOAustin ChapterMr. Armando Longoria, Sgt-at-ArmsAustin ChapterMr. Paul Herrera, ChaplainAustin ChapterMr. John Martinez, Immediate Past State CommanderHouston Lucian Adams Chapter
Mrs. Sylvia Garza, ChairwomanSgt. J.P. Nevares Memorial WomenMrs. Guillerma Morales, Vice ChairwomanTarrant County WomenMrs. Dolores 'Dee' Leal, SecretarySan Felipe Del Rio WomenMrs. Jeanie Aleman, TreasurerGreater Houston WomenMs. Tina L. Olivares, ChairwomanCorpus Christi Coastal Bend Women
Ms. Laura Herrera, State Youth ChairAustin Youth ChapterMr. Amador Garcia, State Legal AdvisorCorpus Christi Dr. Hector P. Garcia Founder's Chapter
State CommanderThe State Commander is the Executive head of The American GI Forum of Texas Inc. and together with the executive board has power to enforce provisions of the Forum's constitution, bylaws and resolutions of the governing body, the state convention, which meets each year to set policy for the organization. The State Commander serves a one-year term, along with the Executive Board of Directors they are elected annually.
State Executive Board and Constitutional OfficersIn addition to the State Commander and 2 Vice Commanders, Secretary, Sgt-at Arms, 4 constitutional officers appointed annually by the commander. They are: Chaplain, Legal Advisor, Parliamentarian and a Veteran Service Office. The Executive Board Officers elected by the state conference take office upon adjournment and serve until the end of the next conference. The immediate Past Commander and Past Chairwoman are considered board members; they can join debate on issues and have a vote. The American GI Forum of Texas Inc. consists of anywhere from 40 to 44 Chapters in Texas.
State Office - CEO (Formerly Executive Secretary-Treasurer)The state office is located at 1000 Brazos, suite 200, Austin, Texas 78701. The office maintains all records, financial and administrative. A list of all Chapters, their officers, addresses, phone numbers and e-mails is kept by the Executive Officer. The CEO is selected by the Board of Directors and has the Administrative power, responsible for drafting an annual budget, approving contracts and signing off on State spending. The CEO as the Chief Executive Officer is also responsible for maintaining and updating the AGIF State of Texas Website.
The budget is presented each year to the Budget Committee at a yearly meeting following the State Conference and held at the State Office for their approval and to the entire board for ratification and their approval. The Budget Committee is composed of all elected officers. Each officer is provided a budgeted travel allowance as approved. A budget for capital equipment, software, office supplies, and contingencies is included.
State Financial records are kept and backed up in the office official computer. A Finance report is presented at each Board meeting and at the State Conference. Rosters of all chapters, members and personnel files are kept and are available only when authorized by the board of directors. Financial records are kept with access provided to all authorized members in good standing. Internal Audits may be performed every other year or as deemed necessary by the Commander and the Executive Board. A CPC firm may conduct a review of the audit whenever the entire Board of Directors makes that request. The books are always open for inspection and may be requested by any member in good standing.
The state office provides needed help to all chapters up to and including planning and executing state conferences and board meetings.
The CEO is a delegate with full voting power during the Forum's fall and spring meetings and during the state conference. In short, the CEO serves as the organization's Chief Administrator.
American GI Forum Women & YouthFounded in 1948 as a Family Veterans Organization. The Women's Forum has members from all walks of life. The women administer volunteer programs, dedicate hours to its communities and to veterans, and raise money to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans. They assist with leadership training of the Forum's Youth that is very much a part of the State Organization. The Women officers are also members of the State Executive Board of Directors as is the Youth Chair. The women and youth are voting delegates at all gatherings of the AGIF.
State Board of DirectorsWhile originally organized to expand The American GI Forum, the Regional Commanders, Chairs serve as members of the Board of Directors and must abide by the rules, motions and resolutions duly passed by the Conference or a duly called Board of Directors meeting. Each of 6 Regions selects a Commander, Chairwoman and Youth Chair to represent the chapters in their region at 3 Board of Directors Meetings yearly. They may elect other officers as needed at their yearly meetings. They also present resolutions, motions and ideas pertinent to their respective regions. These are presented to the body of delegates at each State Conference.
The State ConferenceThe AGIF of Texas, Inc. annual meeting, a two and a half day event, is the known as the State Conference and is the supreme ruling body of the organization. Local chapters bid to hold the State Conference two years in advance. Each of the Forum's duly formed Chapters is entitled to a minimum of four voting delegates to the state conference. A chapter will be granted one extra delegate, a member in good standing, for each additional 10 members. All delegates must be present to vote.
30 days prior to the conference the Executive Secretary-Treasurer provides each chapter with their voting strength. The annually elected Executive Board rounds out the group of delegates present. The state conference delegates alone have the authority to approve changes to the AGIF of Texas Inc. and the American GI Forum of the U.S. constitution and bylaws. It is also responsible for passing programs that determine the course of the Forum, setting dues, assessments and fees for the upcoming year, and proposing resolutions and goals to the national conference.
Family Patriotic OrganizationThe three entities make the American GI Forum a family patriotic service organization. Through chapters located in 40 states and Puerto Rico, the American GI Form of the U.S. embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace. The Texas group, American GI Forum of Texas Inc., is truly an American Patriotic Family Organization and stands behind America and her ideals.
National Forum Executive Board Officers
Mr. Lawrence 'Larry' Romo, National Commander – TexasMr. Russell Lopez – National Vice Commander – ColoradoMs. Greg Nichols – National Secretary - CaliforniaMrs. Pat Marrero - National Treasurer – ColoradoMr. Fredrick Romero - National Sgt-at-Arms – California Mr. Angel Zuniga - Past National Commander – Texas
National Women's Forum Executive Board Officers
Mrs. Dora Marez-Gonzalez - National Chairwoman – ColoradoMrs. Leona Flores - National Vice Chairwoman – MichiganMrs. Rebecca Lugo, National Women's Secretary – MichiganMrs. Laura Flores - National Women's Treasurer - ColoradoPatsy Vazquez Contes, Past National Chairwoman – Colorado
National Youth Forum Executive Board Member
Ms Isabel De la Garza, National Youth Chair – Michigan
Below is the Address of the National Office and dues information for the American GI Forum of the United States National Office.
AGIF National Office635 W. Corona Avenue, Suite 114Pueblo, CO 81004Office Phone: 719-299-4838
For any further assistance contact the AGIF National Office:Luis Vazquez Contez at: 719-406-6473Email Address: email@example.com
Re: Transmittal and Charter Dues:
Please Follow The AGIF U.S. Constitution during submission of a new AGIF Chapters for issuance of a Charter.
The fees for charters Are:Forum: $25.00Women: $20.00Youth: $15.00
Late Charter Fees after January 31: $10 per chapter per month
AGIF Memberships dues for Chapters vary within each State and/or Region.
For New Information and changes you may acquire Information at anytime at the following Websites: www.agiftx.org Colorado www.agifco.org
Email: email@example.com
2017-18 National Forum Executive Board Officers
Mr. Angel Zuniga, National Commander – TexasMr. Russell Lopez – National Vice Commander – ColoradoMs. Myrna Chavarria – National Secretary - TexasMrs. Pat Marrero - National Treasurer – ColoradoMr. Mario Perales - National Sgt-at-Arms – Texas Mr. Luis Vazquez Contes - Past National Commander – Colorado
Mrs. Patsy Vazquez Contes - National Chairwoman – ColoradoMrs. Sylvia Garza - National Vice Chairwoman – TexasMrs. Rebecca Lugo, National Women's Secretary – MichiganMrs. Laura Flores - National Women's Treasurer - ColoradoMs. Felicita Lugo, Past National Chairwoman – Michigan
Jasmine Vigil, National Youth Chair – Michigan
AGIF National Office635 W, Corona Avenue, Suite 114Pueblo, CO 81004Office Phone: 719-299-4838
2016-17 National Forum Executive Board Officers
Mr. Angel Zuniga, National Commander – TexasMr. Michael Faye, National Vice Commander – MichiganMr. Russell Lopez – National Secretary - ColoradoMr. Ernesto Montoya, National Treasurer – ColoradoMr. Jesse Aguilera, National Sgt-at-Arms – Texas Mr. Luis Vazquez Contes, Past National Commander – Colorado
Ms. Felicita Lugo, National Chairwoman – Detroit, MIMs. Debbie Salazar, National Vice Chairwoman – Denver, COMrs. Kathy Clenin, National Women's Secretary – Denver, COMrs. Jeanie Aleman, National Women's Treasurer - Houston, TXMrs. Alicia Rodriguez, Past National Chairwoman – Ulysses, KS
AGIF National Office635 W, Corona Anenue, Suite 114Pueblo, CO 81004Office Phone: 719-299-4838
For any further assistance contact the AGIF National Treasurer:Ernesto L. Montoya at: 719-201-0912Email Address: email@example.com
The fees for charters Are:
For New Information and changes you may acquire Information at anytime at the following Websites: www.agiftx.org |www.agifco.org
Our State Conference, held in Houston, Texas on June 6-8, 2013, was a great success. It was well attended and the State's business was conducted. Our thanks to the Lucian Adams Chapter and the Greater Houston Women's Chapter, and Mr. Mitch Contreras, Local Commander and the Conference Chairman. We had a number of speakers addressing the delegates which included Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressmen Al Green and Gene Green, Brig. Gen. Joe Ramirez, Jr., Ms. Yolanda Suarez, NVOP, Dr. Thomas H. Kreneck, Judge Josefina Rendon, and Minerva Perez, MC, Presenters Johnny N. Mata and Justo L. Garcia. The luncheons, banquet and receptions were all excellent. Additional information and pictures may be viewed on this site. Our newly elected officers have been e-mailed to local commanders and chairs and will be mailed to those without e-mail. The State Office issued a press release and has sent a list of our new officers to our State Legislators' offices at the capitol in Austin and to our State Congressional Delegation's Texas offices. Commander Mitch Rendon, Chapter Commander and Mrs. Lily D. Contreas, Greater Houston Chairwoman and the committee and chapter members were excellent hosts to our guests, sponsors, legislators and local officials.
On behalf of the State, the members and new officers, our sincere thanks to Mr. Danny Delgado who has served as our State Sgt-at-Arm and decided to step down. He and the Board have our sincere thanks and appreciation for their service. Mr. John Martinez from Houston was reelected State commander, Mr. Ceasar Ruiz from Pflugerville remained our 1st Vice Commander and Justo 'Howdy' Leal from Port Lavaca is still 2nd Vice Commander. Paul Herrera, remained as State Secretary; Roy Reyes was elected to replace outgoing Danny Delgado as Sgt-at-Arms and Father Peña remains our State Chaplain. The Forum Women chose to stay with their existing Board. Stephanie Lefthand remains as our State Youth Chair and is also our National Youth Chair.
Take time to view our photos from the conference on this web site. We updating our Legends Banner and are available to anyone wanting one. Call the State office for details. If you have a photo of yourself or your loved one in uniform, we will keep updating our Military Heroes with pictures as we get them.
Take time to view our photos from the conference on this web site. We are updating our Legends Banner. If you have a photo of yourself or your loved one in uniform, we will keep updating our Military Heroes with pictures as we get them.


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