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India is one of the most fantastic economies in the world:Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES Bank
exchange4media in association with BBC World News held the second edition of the 'One on One series'. The guest of honour on the occasion was Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES Bank, who spoke to BBC's Ros Atkins and shared his insights on the subject
exchange4media in association with BBC World News held the second edition of the 'One on One series' in Mumbai recently and the theme for this year was—Global challenges in the wake of global market risks and India's response. The guest of honour on the occasion was Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES Bank, who spoke to BBC's Ros Atkins and shared his insights on the subject.
Here are some excerpts from this exclusive interaction:
Is there any standard practice of handling the unexpected events as far as the banking and finance sector is concerned?
There is actually no standard practice, the fact is that every situation requires grasping ability, so it is very important to grasp a situation, secondly, make a decision and thirdly, if the decision goes wrong, then solve the problem immediately. To me, these are three main important characteristics which work in every industry. The ability of people to understand that decision making must be compulsive based on certain grasping abilities and then taking instant corrective actions if you go wrong is very crucial.
How would you describe the banking sector in India?
End of the day, banking is a public trust business, one needs to understand that public trust is supreme. My judgement in the context of India is that we had a little bit of regulatory atmospherics which have created naturally a reaction to the banking system. We must clean up the system and deal with people who have taken the liberty of exploiting it and have also taken the advantage of favours. But mostly 90-95% of the problems are genuine in the overall context of the Indian banking system.
Do you think the Indian banking sector can be relied upon to take calculated risks and do we need added regulations to ensure that Indian banks and people are not exposed to situations they faced few years back?
We have to recognise why Indian banking has gone through this turbulence, unlike the rest of the world, where governments gave dispensation through bailout, the banks had a soft landing. In India, the overall dispensation was given through the public sector banks and therefore they are going through some kind of turbulence. In my opinion, 90-95% of the borrowers are good borrowers and 5-10% are going through challenging situations and they are hurting the whole banking system. In order to ensure soft landing, we will have to preserve the economic value and not get driven by aggression.
Some people might say that public sector banks in this country did some restructuring because of the level of debt they had and the prospects of getting that money back. Do you think that having 70% of the industry in the public sector helps?
70% of the public sector banking system is not so bad. End of the day, there is a lot of value in the underlying assets because to build or recreate the assets is not easy. Secondly, there is preservation of economic assets and if we do proper refinancing or restructuring, these assets will become productive and will give good return to the stakeholders in the course of time. At the same time, it is very important to not get carried away by the horror stories everyday in the press about a few people; even those few people also have an intention of paying.
What are your thoughts on the growing trend of mergers and acquisitions?
As a bank, the merger factor is not a very critical factor. We as a bank have a lot of quality filters and we have been able to grow against adversity. So for me, the talent pool of YES Bank is immensely fantastic and the bank today with the demographics of the country. There is a lot of positive energy; no doubt, though we started with a lot of cynics in the market.
In case of merger, there can be a lot of personal as well as HR differences. To me, the quality of the growth is very important. The temptation of acquisition is there, but post acquisition you have to deliver and there are lot of question marks on some of the recent acquisitions.
What are your views about the current state of the Indian economy?
This is one of the most fantastic economies in the world, with political leadership being focused and getting the economic impetus in place through the recent Budget. I believe that this is an economy, which is very secular, linear and you can't go wrong with it, until 2050. All the data points are fantastically stepped up, in terms of the business opportunities, things look bright. We will correct the turbulence in the economy in a maximum 12 months and currently we are on track.
A lot of people doubted the 7.6% GDP growth estimate number for India. Do you believe in the number game?
The fact is if you have an old system, you need to refresh and rebuild it, quite similar to technology. I believe there is a lot of credibility with the new economic definition of growth and it is a 100% reliable number. I am convinced that this will only improve because the real economy of India is growing. Consumption is among the best in the whole world, inflation is under control, current account deficit has been harnessed. All the elements which pull you down in growth have all been overcome.
What are your thoughts about India as a factory Vs India as a service?
India's manufacturing pace has to be defined by sectoral segmentation and have strengths in certain industries which may have a lot of blue collar or blue revolution driven employment. But if you look at the GDP basket of the country, we are already 67% services driven. The fact of the matter is our niche and we moved a little bit faster than the world, but India must now not think only of low cost manufacturing but high value manufacturing. So the shift from the original vision to the current vision of doing defence, automobiles or focusing on pharmaceuticals, which are high value, added manufacturing sectors. Second point related to this is the DICE economy which is Design, Innovation, and Creatively driven Entrepreneurship.
I think India is going through a little bit of self confidence and self esteem that we should not only put in the BPO factories in place, but we must create product management. The start-up figures in our country, which currently stands at 9,600 are fantastic, the data points are very encouraging because they show that an entrepreneurship between the middle class and emerging class is now about to take off. What happened 20-25 years ago in Silicon Valley can be done here as well.
Why is it so difficult to get a loan from the bank, do you think it is the responsibility of the private sector to assist these people or the public sector banking comes in?
It is tough, the risk architecture of Indian banks need a lot of improvement. It is about different strokes for different folks. What is changed is segmentation- there is product segmentation, business segmentation and many more. In a heterogeneous country you cannot have a uniform product. You have to develop lending practices, relationship practices to cater to every geography in the country. There is an orbit changing intervention and people who understand that will gain and those who follow the traditional culture will be left behind. The nerve centre of banking is how you build risk architecture and make it proactive.
You had set a goal to build the best quality bank in India by 2020. Are you on track?
Absolutely we are on track. We have got the best human talent and we are deeply convinced that by 2020, we will be the best quality and the largest bank in India and by 2025; we will be the best quality and the largest bank of the world. I have all the raw materials and with digital, we can do it. We can be much better and bigger than Google and Alibaba.
Tell us about the moments of disappointment and doubt in the YES Bank journey and how did you overcome it?
The first 3-4 years of the commercial launch of the bank were fantastic. It was like the golden era of Indian economy in a new century. Then the Lehman crisis happened and we started to feel, why are we getting impacted by external factors? Our stock crashed for no reason, but we built it back. Second time, our stock crashed because of the extended Euro zone crisis and the third time it crashed was because in October 2012, India's economy dipped below 6% after a fantastic run.
Yes there were doubts, but we realised that we must build more confidence among the teams and especially in adversity, we saw that the best opportunity comes in. So the maximum growth of our bank has happened against all odds.
How do you feel about the prospect of President Trump?
There is a school of thought that believes that America needs an aggressive President because aggression has been their strength and that is where their appeal lies. I don't know the consequence of his being in the White House, but maybe he will sober down. The overall risk management system in the White House will ensure that the controls are there. I don't know who is going to be there, but America's aggression is a very important facet which should exude from the leadership.
What is the state of farming sector and what can your bank do to alleviate the pressure and reform the sector which is the face of the country's economy?
This sector needs a little change and it needs to become agriculture business. Right now we are at the very basics, only wheat and paddy. But India can be the food factory to the world if navigated through good leadership. The ability of a country like India lies in its three seasons unlike the rest of the world which has only one season. We can crop three times on the same land, but the problem is that politics needs to come out of this sector because there is a very good business underlying it. We as a bank are building linkages and making sure the produce is not wasted.
What is your analysis of FDI- some people are excited that foreign investments can come into business, while some suggest that it could be a threat to smaller and local businesses?
The FDI policy, which our government is reforming, is very encouraging. It is a fantastic development, but it needs to be evangelized. FDI is very important in liberalising the financial services sector. The fact is that India has got opportunities galore but we have speed breakers of capital. So capital flow and capital providers must be given formula one or fast-track services. The private sector has also got a little choked and to grow it we need FDI.For more updates, be socially connected with us on
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DBP Partners. Trade purchase terms and conditions.
1. Cancellation:
1.1 If you cancel this contract you will be responsible for compensating us for any loss or expense we have incurred, if working drawings have commenced and the order is cancelled before sign-off, a minimum of 10% of the contract total will be nonrefundable.
Once the signed schedule and contracts ,deposit are received the order is irreversible and invoice total will be due as per terms of the contract.
2. Site Survey and unit sizing:
2.1 DBP are a trade distribution company and no responsibility for site surveys will be accepted.
2.2 It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with an accurate & illustrated window and door schedule showing all frame sizes in metric, mm´s. DBP will not, under any circumstance, do take-offs form elevation drawings or provide any kind of conversion calculation.
2.3 Any adjustments required to sizing must be shown clearly on the appropriate units in the schedule/shop drawing pdf provided.
3. Product specification ,Local Authority Planning & Building Regulation Approval
3.1 It is the customers responsibility to obtain any planning and building regulation approvals.
All product requirements for egress, safety glass, restrictors etc. must be clearly requested and confirmed and signed off. It is not the responsibility of DBP or their product suppliers to ensure that a particular unit is compliant with an end users requirement, local or national law at point of use.
4. Delivery and Installation:
4.1 Any indication of a delivery date given by DBP is an estimate only and DBP will use its best endeavours to achieve the delivery period advised. As such DBP will not be responsible for any loss or damage incurred by the customer as a result of a failure to deliver the goods within the times or periods that may have been advised.
4.2 Un-loading of the product is fully the responsibility of the customer and must be executed in a timely fashion in order to avoid additional charges by the delivery company. Any additional charges incurred will be the responsibility of the customer.
4.3 Any damage to goods should be recorded in writing and photographed/filmed BEFORE the product has been un-loaded at destination and must be reported to DBP immediately.
4.4 Any product or accessories that are missing from the delivery must be reported within 72 hrs of unloading, after this period DBP will take no responsibility for ANY missing merchandise and all replacements and associated costs will be charged at the normal rate.
5. Terms of Payment:
5.1 All sales require stage payments of 50% with order accompanied with a complete schedule and sales contract ,all signed and dated by the purchaser or their appointed agent, 50% to schedule delivery to job site. Delivery to site will not complete until full payment has been received and funds cleared. VAT will be charged at the appropriate rate. If it is as EU sale then the invoice will be zero rated on acceptance of a valid VAT/ Tax identification No. for the customer or their agent.
5.2 All payments including stage payments are due as per the contract no later than 7 days from request. When payment is not paid in accordance with this condition the outstanding balance shall carry interest at the rate of 6% per month or part thereof commencing from the date when settlement was due.
5.3 If non-payment continues DBP reserve the right to employ a Debt Collection Agency and the outstanding invoice will be subject to a 15% surcharge together will all other charges and legal fees incurred will be the responsibility of the customer and will be legally enforceable.
7. Installation:
7.1 Installation and scheduling of installation are entirely the responsibility of the Customer.
Installation supervision is available but must be requested at the time of ordering and will be shown and charged at the appropriate rates in the sales invoice.
Supervision will be for a pre-determined period and customer will be given a comprehensive list of materials and tools required, any deviation from this list may result in works supervisor refusing to over-see the installation but the charge will still apply.
8. Safe guarding and protection of the windows & doors while on site and in an uninstalled condition is the responsibility of the Customer. Cleaning of windows and doors will be by the Customer/ others.
9. Warranties.
9.1 Materials for legitimate warranty claims will be provided by the manufacturer of the windows and doors via DBP Partners ltd.
9.2 These claims must be made in writing with a clear and concise description of the issue and always be accompanied by photos or video. This report needs to be sent to DBP as soon as the issue has arisen. No agent of DBP or the factory will make a site visit until this report has been received and considered by the factory technical department.
Any issue arising from poor or incorrect installation will be discounted immediately.
9.3 All servicing and adjustments are the responsibility of the customer. (All instructions
on the maintenance, servicing and adjustment of our products are clearly explained in
our warranty/maintenance document and must be strictly adhered to.
10. Insurance.
10.1 Once the goods are unloaded, the responsibility for insuring the goods against fire, theft or damage is the responsibility of the customer.
11. The Law of the Contract:
11.1 The contract between the Customer and DBP shall be subject to English law
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The launch of Your Sanctuary TV on June 8th represents the culmination of 2 years of Production, Collaboration, Public Relations, Marketing, Convention Sponsorships, DVD duplication, Conference Calls, Emails, and so much more…but it will be well worth it. We started out with a magazine format television program, "Your Sanctuary" whose mission was to engage viewers […]
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Alliance for Community Media Announces Your Sanctuary TV As Title Sponsor
The Alliance for Community Media (ACM) announced recently that amp2's Your Sanctuary TV is this year's National Conference Title Sponsor. The ACM Conference will take place May 29th through 31st in San Francisco, CA at the stately Westin St. Francis on Union Square. Appropriately enough, San Francisco Bay is on the edge of or adjacent to 3 separate National Marine Sanctuaries, namely The Gulf of the Farallones NMS, Cordell Bank NMS, and Monterey Bay NMS. The Gulf of the Farallones operates a Visitors Center at Historic Crissy Field very close to the Golden Gate Bridge and next to another landmark, Fort Mason. "With all the maritime heritage and history, Your Sanctuary TV seems an ideal Title Sponsor for this year's conference", remarked amp Executive Director Paul Congo. "And part of our welcome gift to attendees is a special visit to the Aquarium of the Bay," added amp's Outreach Coordinator Lindsey Bishop. "Your Sanctuary TV is a repository of quality Ocean and Earth Conservation video content that will be offered free of charge to members of the Alliance and all other community television stations across the country and throughout the world," noted YSTV Executive Producer Stephen Ellzey. Among the dozens of quality programs available is a documentary by acclaimed Ocean filmmaker Robert Talbot on the Great White Sharks that favor both the Farallones and the outer edges of Monterey Bay as hunting grounds. Additional programming includes the popular Thank You Ocean PSA and Podcast series and a collection of animated Ocean shorts by Cartoonist/Environmentalist Jim Toomey, who regularly pens "Shermans Lagoon". "It"s hard to believe," recalled amp Production Manager Michael Maritnes,"that 2 years ago we were sitting around the office dreaming about an Ocean Series called "Your Sanctuary" and now we're launching an entire library of Ocean and Earth conservation content…it's a real dream come true" The Your Sanctuary TV site yoursanctuarytv.org will go live on June 8th, which is World Oceans Day.
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James Cameron Says No to In and Out
He's the Big Daddy when it comes to Big Movies, so when James Cameron speaks….people listen. After all, he produced blockbusters that are practically household names: Terminator, Rambo First Blood, True Lies, Titanic and most recently, Avatar. During his keynote at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival and Conference, Mr. Cameron told the audience about an ongoing conversation with fellow Ocean Advocate Dr. Sylvia Earle. The meat of the matter, is whether someone who is carnivorous can also be a Conservationist. According to Mr. Cameron, the answer is an emphatic no. No to hot wings, no to BBQ, no to In and Out Burger. While we understand Mr. Cameron's perspective: harming other species in order to sustain ourselves can seem harsh and brutal to those of us who buy our animal protein all packaged up and pretty….but what about entire populations who depend on fish for most of their protein? Does this mean that a Pacific Islander who descended from centuries of fishermen should sell the boat, burn the net and plant some yams? If anything, Mr. Cameron's comment is truly food for thought.
Stephen Ellzey is Executive Producer and Development Director for Access Monterey Peninsula. He currently produces a monthly program on Ocean Conservation: Your Scanctuary. Steve can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Why join the co-op?
Membership is at the very heart of the Dublin Food Co-op and the key to our uniqueness. While everyone is welcome, we actively encourage visitors to become members. The Co-op is owned and controlled by its consumer members; participation and volunteering are our lifeblood and the reason we thrive.


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Thus says the LORD of hosts: Lo, I will rescue my people from the land of the rising sun, and from the land of the setting sun. I will bring them back to dwell within Jerusalem. They shall be my people, and I will be their God, with faithfulness and justice. Zechariah 8:7-8
An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest." Luke 9:46-48
Lord, teach me to seek You, and reveal Yourself to me when I seek You.For I cannot seek You unless You first teach me, nor find You, unless You first reveal Yourself to me.
Let me seek You in longing, and long for You in seeking. Let me find You in love, and love You in finding. Amen. (Prayer by St. Ambrose)
If part of the prophecy in the Hebrew Bible was that the temple would be destroyed, another equal part was that the temple would be restored. However, the terms of this Great Restoration is not about architecture or construction. It is not about political power and glory. Instead, it is about faithfulness and justice.
Jesus does not take an example of greatness from among the generals of the Roman army. Jesus does not put the Pharisees on a pedestal. Just like the Father, Jesus points out that we will be saved by the least powerful and least "great" among us – the children.
How interesting that this passage is selected on a day when we remember one of the original doctors of the church. While today there are now nearly three dozen saints with this designation, before the sixth century, there were only four.
The title "Doctor of the Church" is not an academic course of study that one can seek to attain. The title is given to individuals who the Church recognizes as having been of particular importance, particularly regarding their contribution to theology or doctrine. In the Western church, four eminent Fathers of the Church attained this honor in the early Middle Ages: Saint Gregory the Great, Saint Ambrose, Saint Augustine, and Saint Jerome whom we remember today.
Jerome started out life studying the classics but turned to the Bible -- translating it from the Greek or the Hebrew. His work is responsible for much of what became the Latin Vulgate Bible -- his most important achievement according to historical sources.
Even though he also was a noted historian, Jerome helped to bring knowledge of the Bible to the people by translating it from foreign tongues. Our ability to study Sacred Scripture today is a direct outgrowth of the work of St. Jerome. In fact, because of his critical commentary and controversies about Rome, he left the city when he was only in his late 30s and lived out his life in Palestine, far from the center of the Church but close to its roots.
According to Catholic Online, what has made his name so famous was his critical labor on the text of the Scriptures. The Church regards him as the greatest of all the doctors in clarifying the Divine Word. He had the best available aids for such an undertaking, living where the remains of Biblical places, names, and customs all combined to give him a more vivid view than he could have had at a greater distance.
The day of remembrance for this Doctor of the Church comes one day after we heard the Gospel about the rich man and Lazarus. That rich man was condemned for his sins of omission. St. Jerome made the most of the opportunity to build the church by using his talents for the good of all -- unlike the rich man who hoarded his wealth for himself.
Keep St. Jerome in mind today as an inspiration to your piety, study and action. How will you use your talents today?


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"Solvitur Ambulando" – It is solved by walking, 2016 Lenten Labyrinth Walks (Walk 16/40), Morningstar Lutheran Chapel – Mint Hill NC:
bright sun,
chapel with red doors,
old cemetery,
legacy labyrinth in memory of Shannon Kennedy,
debris on the path
A new brochure!
"The labyrinth is a spiritual tool meant to awaken us to ourselves into the light that calls from within. In surrendering to the winding path, the soul finds healing and wholeness."
We are all on the path precisely where we need to be.
It can be a path of prayer, reduce stress, and self knowledge, help us move through transitions in life, quiet the mind, give solace, peace, clarity, celebration, give comfort and solace to the weary soul.
There are three "r"s to walking the labyrinth: releasing as you walk in, receiving in the center, and returning – taking your experience back out into the world.
In the center are six petals. They can stand for many things. One thought is: starting on the left are minerals (healing), vegetable, animal, human, angles and the last one is the unknown (beyond the grasp of the human mind).
Potter more, 29 signs, Hermione and Ron, Harry Potter: I missed most of the signs …
You may think that this famous romance only kicked off after several years of Hogwarts and He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named, but we like to think the signs were always there…
Source: Pottermore – 29 signs that Hermione liked Ron from the start
Mark Willenbring, Substance Abuse Treatment Begins With Research, The New York Times:
"Sounds like a prison camp," Dr. Willenbring said softly, leaning forward in his chair to pass a box of tissues. Continue reading the main story Sign Up for the Science Times Newsletter Every week, we'll bring you stories that capture the wonders of the human body, nature and the cosmos. He began explaining the neuroscience of alcohol and drug dependence, 60 percent of which, he said, is attributable to a person's genetic makeup. Listening intently, the young patient seemed relieved at the idea that his previous failures in rehab might reflect more than a lack of will. Dr. Willenbring, 66, has repeated this talk hundreds of times. But while scientifically unassailable, it is not what patients usually hear at addiction treatment centers. Rehabilitation programs largely adhere to the 12-step principles of the 80-year-old Alcoholics Anonymous and its offshoot, Narcotics Anonymous. Addicts have a moral and spiritual defect, they are told; they must abstain from alcohol and drugs and surrender to a higher power to escape substance abuse. This treatment is typically delivered through group therapy led by counselors whose main qualification is their own completion of the program. In some states, drug counselors with only a high school degree may treat patients, according to a 2012 study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Dr. Willenbring says he believes this approach ignores the most recent research on the subject, a judgment he is well qualified to make. From 2004 to 2009, he was the director of treatment research at the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and he oversaw dozens of studies proving the efficacy of medications and new behavioral therapies to treat drinking problems.
Source: For Mark Willenbring, Substance Abuse Treatment Begins With Research – The New York Times
Yosemite, Waterfall Firefall, The New York Times, serendipity:
For a few weeks in February if the conditions are just right, for about 10 minutes around sunset, one waterfall in Yosemite National Park looks more like its opposite — a firefall. Visitors who flocked to the park this week, many with cameras in tow, have not been disappointed by the glowing transformation of Horsetail Fall, which flows from El Capitan. "In the over 20 years I have been photographing the firefall and leading workshops there in Yosemite, I have never seen a more spectacular one," said Michael Mariant, a photographer from Morro Bay, Calif., who leads teaching trips to Yosemite. The phenomenon occurs only if there has been enough snow and rain in the Sierra Mountains to fuel the waterfall, if the skies are clear and if the setting sun strikes the water at an angle that creates the illusion of lava.
Source: At Yosemite, a Waterfall Turns Into a Firefall – The New York Times
UNC professor, credits, first use of 'shit happens', The Daily Tar Heel:
If you go on Wikipedia and look at 'shit happens,' you see my name," Eble said. It started as a class assignment. Every semester, Eble asks her students to write down new catch phrases on index cards that she collects and compiles into a list.
And on the list from 1983 is first alleged recorded use of "shit happens." "A female student turned in 'shit happens,' and wrote this: 'When informed that he flunked the test, the guy replied, 'That shit happens.''" Although that student remains anonymous, Eble has gained more recognition for coining the phrase than she'd like to take credit for. "This gets brought up every so often," she said. "Will this never die? I didn't come up with it — it just so happened that my list was the earliest citation. And now it's become sort of an urban myth."
Source: UNC professor credited with first use of 'shit happens' :: The Daily Tar Heel
Mussels with White Wine Recipe – Bon Appétit, favorite meals:
Mussels With White Wine
Spoon some aioli on a piece of toast, dunk it in the broth, and eat it along with the white wine-soaked mussels. Repeat. Ingredients
4 Lemon
1 large egg yolk
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 tsp (or more) fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup white wine
4 pounds mussels, debearded, scrubbed
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Sliced country-style bread, toasted (for serving)
Lemon Aioli Whisk egg yolk, garlic, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, drizzle in vegetable oil, then olive oil in a slow, steady stream; whisk until aioli is emulsified. Do Ahead: Aioli can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
Mussels Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it begins to darken, about 2 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Add mussels and 1/2 cup water to pot, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels open (discard any that do not open), 10–12 minutes. Ladle mussels and broth into shallow bowls and top with thyme; serve with bread and lemon aioli. Recipe by Dawn Perry Photograph by Gentl & Hyers
Nutritional Content Calories (kcal) 640 Fat (g) 33 Saturated Fat (g) 5
Urban birding, David Lindo, 'sexy' pastime, Love Nature: I have several birding friends. Now I know it is a 'sexy' pastime'!!
There is a commonly-held idea that there are far fewer bird species to be found in the city than in the countryside. But that's not your experience, is it? Well it's not true, full stop. I think people do not expect to see wildlife in urban areas, so they don't see it. It's all about opening your mind to the idea of seeing wildlife and to imagine the city as how a bird would see it. So for me, buildings become cliffs and even the trees I see around become scattered woodland and even a small patch of reed bed or a small lake can replicate what you'd find in the outer countryside, so I expect to see the same sort of things—albeit in lesser numbers usually . . . The UK had just under 600 species recorded from whenever they started recording back in the early 1900s and nearly 400 species have been seen in London. So I don't see being in an urban area as a block to enjoying birds and wildlife.
Source: Urban birding: Expert David Lindo explains how and why to take up this 'sexy' pastime | Love Nature


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Cobra Concrete Cutting Services Co. offers concrete removal off-site, concrete breaking, auguring and trenching.
We utilize skid steer services for breaking and removal of concrete trenches, walls, and panels. Cobra will break and remove all concrete and haul to either dumpsters or dump trucks when needed.
In areas where bobcats and other machines cannot be used, Cobra utilizes sawing techniques to dice up areas into manageable pieces to be removed by hand.
Cobra will help assist with any jobsite cleaning or debris removal needs. Equipment or tools can be provided by Cobra if necessary, or we can use what is available on-site. Our services include but are not limited to:
- Power Washing
- Scrubbing
- Sweeping
- Scrap Removal
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ALEXANDER THOMPSON, farmer and stockraiser of Williamson Township, Stone County, Missouri, and one of the representative men of the section in which he lives, is a native of Tennessee, born in Maury County March 25, 1833.
His parents, Thomas and Lucinda (Dobyns) Thompson, were natives of Indiana and Kentucky, respectively, and their nuptials were celebrated in the latter State. From there they moved to Indiana, and thence to Tennessee, the father dying in Williamson County of the latter State when about forty-five years of age. He was a farmer, but was of a roving disposition, and never accumulated much property. He enlisted in the War of 1812, but did not enter the service. He was one of three or four children born to Elder Thomas Thompson, who was for many years a Primitive Baptist preacher, and also a farmer on a small scale. He died in the Hoosier State. The mother of our subject died in Williamson County, Tennessee, in 1852. Twelve children were born to her marriage, six sons and six daughters, as follows: Hugh D., a soldier in the Mexican War, died in 1846; Elizabeth died in Dunklin County, Missouri, and was the wife of Daniel Gardner; Joseph, a farmer, and a soldier in the Mexican War, died in St. Francois County, Missouri; Nancy, who also died in St. Francois County, Missouri, was the wife of Samuel Gardner; Richard, of Christian County, was also a soldier in the Mexican War with Col., afterward Gen. Cheatham, of Tennessee; Jane, wife of Robinson Sparkman, died in St. Francois County, Missouri; subject; William, of Billings, Missouri; Amanda, who died quite young; Lucinda, the wife of William Hargrove, died in Christian County, and two others died in infancy.
Our subject was only about eight or nine years of age when his father died, and he remained with his mother until grown, assisting on the farm, and attending school only about four or five months, and that when nearly grown. He was married in Maury County, Tennessee, in 1855, to Miss Sarah Rainey, a native of Maury County and the daughter of Chesley Rainey, who came to Greene County in 1856, and died there ten years later. He was a farmer. Mrs. Thompson died in 1868. To Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were born four children: Mary Ann, wife of John Wallace, of Greene County; Margaret, wife of Frank Gamble, of Stone County; George died when twenty-two years of age, leaving a wife and child, both now deceased; Artemisia, wife of Thomas Lane. In 1873 Mr. Lane married Rosetta Griffin, a native of La Porte County, Indiana, and the daughter of Frank Griffin, who came from La Porte County, Indiana, to Missouri and engaged in milling, first in Osage and then in Christian County. There he and wife received their final summons. The five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were named as follows: Volutia B., wife of Andrew Morris, of Stone County; Charley Baker, Birdie May, Walter P. S. and Claiborne.
In 1855 Mr. Thompson came by wagon to Stoddard County, Missouri, and after making one crop moved to Greene County, locating in the woods just above where the Wilson Creek battle was fought, and remained there until 1880, making a good farm. He then came to the neighborhood where he resides, and for eight years has lived on his present property, fourteen miles below Galena, where he has seventy acres, with about forty acres cleared. Farming has been his principal occupation through life. He served in the Home Guards during 1861, and on March 4, 1862, he joined Company D, Fourteenth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, serving in same until the winter of 1863-64, when he was discharged on account of disability. He operated principally in Arkansas and Missouri, and was in a number of battles and numerous skirmishes. He was in the Marmaduke fight at Springfield, January 8, 1862, and there he received a severe wound in the left hip by grapeshot. He has never fully recovered from the effects of this, and receives a pension. After being discharged in Jefferson City he came home and was made lieutenant of the Home Guards, holding that position until the close of the war. While in the army he held the position of commissary sergeant. Previous to the war Mr. Thompson was a Democrat, but since then he has been strictly independent, voting for principle, not for party. He and Mrs. Thompson are members of the Christian Church, and his first wife was also a member of that church. He is one of the honest, industrious and hospitable men of the county.


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This week I went to see Summoning Ghosts, the title of a current exhibit at the Oakland Museum. It is the Art of Hung Liu whom some of you may be familiar with if you frequent the Oakland Airport where she has an exhibit called "Going Away, Coming Home." The exhibit is nothing short of phenomenal and may be one of the best exhibits I have ever seen.
I am particularly drawn to these paintings after a dream I had last week in which I was playing the didgeridoo toward a wall and I knew that on the other side of the wall were people who had died. As I played the wall slowly became a window and I could see that those on the other side were young people. I felt in the dream as if I had been "summoning ghosts."
One of Liu's inspirations is using old photographs depicting people who have been forgotten about and whose individuality in their lifetimes was devalued and maybe despised, such as prostitutes or orphan girls. In one instance, she separated the orphan girls out and featured them in individual or smaller groupings and gave them dignity, emphasizing their uniqueness.
Most of those she paints have most likely passed over into the realm of the ancestors. And these "ghosts" who may have suffered greatly in their time on earth are shown in all of their compelling humanity, embodied souls who lived as best they could in the political milieu into which they were born.
One of her most compelling techniques is to allow certain paint drippings to remain in the painting. These drippings signified sweat, tears, a sense of the ancient, and for me the most important was the feeling of gravity in the paintings as the drips were pulled down towards the earth and one had the sense of creatures connected in such a real way to the ground on which they stood. She uses butterflies and birds as a motif and paints circles, maybe to remind us all of the cycles of life.
In this new spring and the season of Easter and Passover, we all ponder the circle of life and death and what is important to us in this place that we are only passing through.
In Adam David Miller's words from his poem Forever Afternoon:
"…Life is a wheel of fortune, my life
a gift to be passed around the wheel.
Do we ask where does the caterpillar
go when it becomes a butterfly?
The caterpillar does not go, it becomes.
Spirit of caterpillar lives in butterfly,
same heart, beating stronger."
In Part Two of this blog, I will post another excerpt from my novel Between Here and Hereafter.


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I know that seems like a nuts question after all of have (or had parents), some of us are parents and I'm sure a lot of us hope to be parents in the future. But over the past two or three weeks of times it seems as though parents have lost their complete minds. Since I don't have children I often play surrogate mommy to kids who already exist and I make it my first priority to insure they are safe. I have that instinct, sue me. Anyways, the first case I caught was the case of Shaniya Davis. When I first saw this beautiful five year old on Nancy Grace she was missing. From all accounts it seemed that she might actually have just been kidnapped but after a few days of speculation we learned that Shaniya had been murdered and it was possible that her tiny five year old frame had been raped and sodomized. To add insult to injury it turns out that Shaniya's mother, Antoinette Davis, actually sold the child for drugs, etc. and is now being charged with human trafficking.
Just one week later, I found myself staring at the break room TV as the case of Angel Perez flashed across the screen. Apparently his mother left him in the car while she ran into the post office. Witnesses saw a woman walk across the parking lot with an infant and we have still heard nothing further about this child's whereabouts.
The VERY NEXT DAY, on my way to work I am hearing the DJ talk about how the previous afternoon he went outside to find two kids strapped in a car. Mind you, I live in Alabama and while temperate it is much too cool to have children strapped in the car like that. Anyways, he went on to detail that numerous people were looking to see what was going on with the children and after putting the stories together realized the children had been in the car approximately three hours. Personally, I was appalled and I want to know why this is happening.
So… to the parents, non-parents and future parents: Why is this happening? Are people tired of their children? If so, why are you having them over and over again? Do you think this fundamental lack of watching kids starting from infancy is contributing to other societal problems (stories like Precious, for example)? Also, do you think that people have children at young ages is problematic as well?


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Further revisions to several parts of Act I, including Deku Palace and Odolwa.
Lilypond is harsh software, but BEAUTY IS PAIN
Consulted with musicians for research.
When the piccolo turns out to be too low to be heard in 90% of the tuttis, one's head does begin to spin. What was once scored for one piccolo and two flutes is now scored for three flutes with the first doubling as piccolo, because of reasons.
Very good advice for the horn, however, which will invariably result in the rewriting of most horn parts as well.
The prelude has been composed. It has now passed to the revision phase.
There is general progress on all fronts of the score, as the slow but steady completion of the writing progress bars on the right may tell you.
I had my suspicions that writing sprechgesang for the Happy Mask Salesman was going to be a challenge, and they were right. There's a recitative in Act II between him and Majora that needs special attention.*
*Translation: It's giving me a headache.


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CHICAGO – The success of young players have been one of the storylines of the 2016-2017 season for the Chicago Blackhawks.
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I went up this past Friday and stayed until Sunday around one PM. It was a fine trip. I recklessly lost $36 over the course of those three days, about one pot.
Here are the details:
It was a last minute trip. I took a look at Hotel Coupons , one of those green books at all the HIghway stops. It used to be called RoomSaver. When I go with my wife, she has a phone that can be used as a coupon. I am still using the paper kind.
My first pick was Comfort Suites in Norwich. These are kind of upscale for a frugal guy like me, but the coupon had a rate of only $59 for Friday and Saturday, less than most places. It had an indoor pool and the swimming tips me in that direction.
I called when I was about an hour out and asked if they thought I had a good chance at a room. These coupons are walk-in rates (no reservations), but most places tell us if they expect to have a room if we call on the road.
They also had no trouble giving me one with a noon arrival.
What I did not ask was if I could book for two nights.
When I got there, the clerk balked at the second night. She said they were all booked up. So, I agreed to just take the first night and figured I search another hotel for the second.
Then she said, Let me see what I can move around and she took care of me for both nights. Note I had not done the $20 trick. I did tip her $10 after seeing the room.
I asked for quiet, so she put me on the 5th floor so no one would be above me.
Seemed reasonable.
Two beds.
No bed bugs, no dirt, comfort and a couch for watching TV. Wifi. Simple breakfast included. microwave. refrigerator. coffee maker.
Most of that worked out fine.
The wifi was pretty slow and I could not get a signal at the desk, so I overturned a desk drawer and made a makeshift table on the second bed. I only needed it to claim MyVegas chips anyway.
The pool was not heated. It was frigid. I am fairly tolerant, but this was beyond what I could endure except for once and only a few minutes.
There was a bathtub and I was sorry I did not bring soaking salts.
The ride to Mohegan Sun was 10 minutes. I picked GPS (12 minutes) with no highways and it brought me on a delightful little winding road through the countryside. If I missed a turn, the next street was right there, and I did not miss many because I could got at 25 MPH, the speed limit.
Foxwoods was farther. 10 miles. I still used no highways and liked the easy pace of that trip. It meandered through the town of Norwich and I saw there along the water a nice little park which might be good for a lunch and a drink.
I only went to Foxwoods the last day and from there to Springfield, Mass. to have a birthday dinner with one son and his girlfriend from Boston, meeting his mom and me there at the Student Prince, a delightful upscale restaurant.
Behind the hotel ran the Yantic River. There were a small set of RR tracks that allowed goods to be pulled out. No trains ran at all while I was there. To get down to the tracks I had to walk to a neighboring J and G trucking place and go through their parking area.
I have not walked a RR track in many decades, so it was delightful to walk in the morning and then go down on the seldom used trail along the river to a fallen log and sit and watch the water rush by and listen to the morning sounds of the birds.
I could see this river from my bedroom window, but not clearly because rees grew along the bank. If I wanted to fish bluegilll, I might try here, and there might even be some trout.
I can fish in my front yard., so I doubt I would try, but I might.
I liked the setting very much.
They told me to call next time if the cold pool is a deal breaker and ask for the manager who would know if the water was hot. I have experienced this so many places that I think it is a planned breakdown. They want to advertise the pool; they dont want to actually heat it.
On my second night I was woken up about midnight by someone pounding on what I thought was my door and yelling the name of one of my grandchildren. In my sleepiness I thought it was my son. I tossed on my swimtrunks and went to the door. The pounders were poundin on the door next to me.
No one was knocking on my door, right?
No, we are just trying to get in here. There is going to be a bachelor party here tonight.
I went back to bed and the party lasted until I woke up around 5 AM. There was not music, I guess. There was loud talking, but I had to really listen to hear it. The walls must be much different than the hotels I am used to.
I was impressed.
I do sleep with a sleep apnea machine, but it wont disguise loud noise.
The television was a bit disappointing. There were few stations with no commercials and not Turner Classic Movies. However, I did watch a good bit of an old Billy Joel concert in Russia that was really fun, and an episode with Wilbur the Talking horse, and assorted bits of news. It was plenty.
So Id go back again.
I hope they keep the coupon alive.
I get better perks from Foxwoods, even some free room nights and all just for playing poker there, but Mohegan Sun is really much more pleasant. The entire casino is like walking through some artists gallery, a fellow playing with abstract shape and glass and color. In contrast, Foxwoods is decorated to look like a shopping mall.
The Mohegan Sun poker room is bright and full of lights and color and on the floor of the casino, but isolated in its own room.
The Foxwoods poker room is down a flight of stairs and feels like playing poker in a dungeon. Dark and isolated. It is fine, but not a delight.
The bad beat jackpot at Foxwoods was over $200,000. Quad 8s have to be beat.
I played limit 2-4 almost the entire trip. I started at Mohegan Sun playing their 1-1 no limit game, but it was one of those games made up of people who played so tight there was little action and very small pots. It was hard to know just how to get $20 in the pot for the bad beat or for a high hand bonus when that is offered.
The 2-4 for the most part was a mix of players. My first game I had some really bad players. For example, a fellow raised me on his river flush with a jack. I reraised with my Ace. The Queen was still out. So he gave me $8 more than he should have.
Plenty of times folks bet with third best hand. I did well that night.
Another night it was mostly locals and I was tired and not at my best.
Foxwoods was all locals who knew each other at my first table. I switched tables and it was much better.
Using a Referlocal coupon, I paid $25 for the Mohegan Sun buffet and got a free $25 of slot play. I used it on Saturday and could not find a video poker game that was empty so I just played a 7-7-7 slot. I cashed out at $73 after counting the promotion and running it through just one time.
Gone are the old fashioned VP machines with the decent pay tables. I made good money on them. I did play a 9-5 DDB and lost $60 and quit. Once I was dealt four to the royal. On these bad pay tables, I play to see if I can hit a quad, and I quit on any quad. No quads this trip.
The buffet was absolutely spectacular for an old diabetic. Too often foods contain added sugar, but I had three plates of food and a plate of sugar free dessert. Two hours later my sugar was 92. I worried that the wonderful tasting carrots with cilantro had added sugar. But most things must have been without added sugar. Most of my plates were full of mussels. Those dont seem to bother me.
Deserts included a sugar free cheese cake that tasted grand.
I walked the casino floor one night and heard a fine clarinet at the bar playing old classic lounge songs in a jazzy manner with canned back up. I listened a long while. I also went to the Wolf Den and stood to watch a band called Jani with a fine female singer. This was mostly new rock and roll, but it had the sound of old rock and roll. The singer did not whine the lyrics through her nose. The music was not deafening. The drummer was great!
I was there for the Kentucky Derby but I did not bet. The betting room was by invitation only and full. I would have lost anyway; Id have picked a horse to show that came in 4th. I just could not get into the excitement. But I was at the table with a fellow who had bet $200 on California Chrome. He was happy.
I liked the after race talk, especially I liked it that one old trainer finally had a victory.
Now, one thing that urked me at Mohegan Sun was that those little bottles of Perrier could only be had for free if I was a regular and had a special VIP card. Next trip Ill just bring in my own. I can get a large bottle of seltzer for a dollar and not have to tip. Only club soda was free there for me. Perhaps some alcohol, but I was not drinking much alcohol and free wine is almost always a great disappointment.
This is another fine thing about the Golden Nugget in Vegas. Large Perrier bottles free all night long.
I only spent Sunday morning at Foxwoods, but they gave me $10 free play for showing up. Again I played a 7-7-7 and hit. I cashed out for $48. Nice to have free money.
I needed it.
Foxwoods was full of losses where I was a very, very close second best.
It was very funny.
There I sat next to my kind of guy. His name was George and he was funny and full of good humor. He and I woke the table up teasing each other and others who had good humor. 2-4 poker should not be a serious thing. And I hate to play when it is. That is why Vegas is so much fun because tables usually have folks who are playing and having a good time. This was one of those tables.
I showed George the card protectors I make using old Silver Strike rings (with the silver removed and sold for scrap) and Kennedy half dollars. He liked the one I lent him and ended buying it for $5. Hell think of me every time he uses it. I like that.
So, it was a great trip. Ill do it again.
I could not stay up very late.
That is just the way it is.
I am awake at 5 AM, and so I am too tired to play well long before by 9PM.
In Vegas I go to bed at 5 or 6 or 7 and then wake up at midnight - 1 -or 2 and play the late night games, the tired players, the drunks, and often at the Golden Nugget for the double high hand bonus awards.
This weekend, I did not want to drive back for a nap.
I was planning to see the live comedy at Mohegan Sun on Saturday night, and perhaps I should have gone. I just got too tired.
The game there at that time was all good players. I did not want to play longer. I was tired. I thought I could not rise to enjoy the game and just went back to bed.
Stopping half way home for a good meal was a good break from the driving.
That Student Prince restaurant was just superb.
It is good to have a few places to go in Springfield as they have plans to have a casino right in the heart of town. It is half the distance from my house compared to Mohegan Sun. Of course, there is no guarantee they will have a live poker room. Perhaps they will have free Perrrier.
Hopefully, the competition will turn out some promotions. I have long ago stopped hoping that full pay VP might come back, but other freebies make for a good trip.
The Student Prince would get my business. They treated us just fine and we had to wait for the kid to be half an hour late too.
Student Prince
They had all sorts of good German beer and food . It was pricey, but I ate a pepper steak and that was just wonderful, and sauerkraut, and a salad so the diabetes was kept happy.
For wine I had Main Street Cabernet and it was delicious. The glasses were double what some places serve. The wine sells for cheap, but it is very good and blended with the steak just fine. I generally find Napa Valley wine is delightful.
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The salad came with a special roquefort dressing that they make at the table. It was very tasty. Elizabeth had three German sausages. I had a taste of that too. And it was good to see one son and his girlfriend and to hear their plans for a trip to Ireland. They are moving in together soon. They have been dating for a couple years. Perhaps we will have a wedding soon.


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text: Tens of thousands of people cross the Mediterranean every year in rickety boats, attempting to enter Europe illegally. Italy's navy used to patrol the sea all the way to North Africa to rescue migrants trying to make the journey but that is no longer the case. Their efforts have been replaced by Operation Triton, a new EU-funded maritime patrol, but it will only monitor Italy's coastline and not help people struggling further out at sea. Al Jazeera's Sue Turton reports from Lampedusa. SOURCE: Al Jazeera Human Rights Italy Migrants Europe


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I was parked and halfway inside the comic book store before I realized I had left the house wearing pajama bottoms. How embarrassing!
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Signs you've been a freelancer too long
Today I was working on my super-secret X-Men related project I am doing for Marvel when I discovered there was a certain Essential X-Men volume I was missing and needed. I hopped in my car and drove to the closest comic book store --Dreamstrand Comics on 85th.
I was parked and halfway inside the comic book store before I realized I had left the house wearing pajama bottoms. How embarrassing!
I was parked and halfway inside the comic book store before I realized I had left the house wearing pajama bottoms. How embarrassing!
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Saturday, July 30, 2005
Layman Movie Reviews: SNOOZEFEST DOUBLE FEATURE
Ok, this isn't really a movie review so much as a savage indictment against society. Or, specifically, my roommate's "taste" in movies. As you know, I have been out of town recently, to New York (the windy city!) for a week, then San Diego, for Comic Con. But is it fair that I come home to see my Netflix cue complete reorganized? Is it fair that I come home to movies like "Vera Drake" and "Simply Ballroom"?!??
Vera Drake is about a billion-year old British woman who loves to give abortions. Now, close your eyes and try to imagine which part of that sounds the least appealing? Old lady? Amateur abortion doctor? British!?!
"Simply Ballroom" is even worse. It's Austrailian, made in the early '90s about a "straight" dude who is into ballroom dancing, who loses his partner and decides to team up with the ugliest wanna-be ballroom dancer in town. WTF!?!?!!? Not only that, but the movie is filled with MUZAK versions of 80s hits. ARGGGHH!
To be fair, I admit I routinely change the Netflix cue behind my roommate's back. And yes, she does pay for Netflix. However, when I change the cue, I'm doing my roommate--and the world--a service. Because all of the movies I see, no matter even if they are awful like Elektra, come with the Layman Quality Cinema Guarentee, because no matter how bad a movie is, if it has at least one of these things, it can't be all bad.
All movies will have at least one or more of the following:
1. A monster, alien, zombie, robot, dinosaur, robot-dinosaur, zombie-robot-dinosaur, shark, mutant or some sort of inhuman crazed killer
2. People hitting or kicking each other, attempting to do bodily harm
3. People shooting each other, or using some crazy-ass weapon, attempting to do bodily harm
4. Copious profanity, hopefully mixed with little smoking
5. Boobs
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Friday, July 29, 2005
Layman Movie Reviews: COMIC BOOK BAD GIRL TRIPLE PLAY
Holy crap! This movie was ass. The first 35 minutes felt like they were written by a retard--on acid--with a crayon lodged so far up his nose its affected what little was left of his cognative functions. I guess the writers felt like they needed to go through all sorts of contortions to explain how a character that "died" in Daredevil was brought back to life. But their "explaination" is just a bunch of senseless flashbacks and meaningless garbage, and by the time the story started --35 fucking minutes in-- I was reaching for a box of crayons to shove one up my nose and put myself out of my misery. For my money, this was MUCH worse that the much-maligned Catwoman. Between Alias, which is pure fucking nonsense, and Elektra, I figure Jennifer Garner pretty much deserves Ben Assfleck.
This movie was horrible, true, but nowhere near as bad as what I thought it would be. From what I heard, this was the worst cinematic travesty in years, even worse than Chronicles of Riddick, but, like I said, I didn't think it was near as stupid as Elektra, and no more stupid or insulting than 90% of the crap that comes out of Hollywood. I guess the the best part of this was that it was a wake-up call to the douchbags at Time-Warner to have a little more respect for the characters. I dunno. Maybe that's just wishful thinking on my behalf.
On the other hand, this movie was straight-out GREAT! Up there with my favorite comic book movies, if not my favorite. Keep in mind, the Punisher will never be more than a B-Movie, because it is basically "Death Wish" with a guy in a black skull T-shirt. But I thought this movie had a good mix of gore with ham & cheese, and Thomas Jane did a good job as the Frank Castle. I also think bringing in John Travolta in was a masterstroke. Travolta has jumped the shark long ago, and doesn't even make an effort at acting anymore. So he just mugs and makes a cartoon of himself--and he's absolutely perfect. Also, this movie seemed to borrow quite liberally from Garth Ennis' early Punisher issues, which I enjoyed tremendously. Anyway, I thought this was a good movie, and it's even better if you have a good buzz while you are watching it.
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Thursday, July 28, 2005
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Layman Movie Review: Wedding Crashers
Ok, on Ed Brubaker's and a few other recommendations, I finally got around to see Wedding Crashers. I like both Owen Wison and Brian K. Vaughan, so I figured it would be a pretty funny movie. My roommate and I walked to the theatre, and before we went in we stopped in at a local grocery store, called Larry's. They have a lot of bulk candy and shit, and considering how expensive movie food and drinks are, this is the way to go. I wasn't especially hungry, so of course I made a b-line to the bottled water section. You'll be relieved to find out I FINALLY found the 20 oz. bottles of Aquafina Sparkling, but only in the original (water) flavor. My roommate, based on my recommendation and her knowledge of my profound good taste, picked up a 16.9 ounce bottle of "Layman"-Lime. Man, what a difference those 3.1 ounces make!
Anyway, about the movie, I was kinda unimpressed that the water I got was not colder, being that I got it from the refrigerated section. But I did not let that deter me. I had heard how funny the movie was, and --no lie-- not five minutes into the movie the FUNNIEST thing happened: My roommate handed me HER bottle of "Layman"-Lime flavored Aquafina instead of the original flavor. Of course, I did not say anything, and guzzled it. Talk about pure water refreshment!! After I was done with that bottle, I started "sharing" out of my roommates bottle.
I pretty much enjoyed the movie, but I thought it dragged a bit in the last 20 minutes, though it is possible it is because I had finished both bottles of Aquafina.
SPOILERS (drag over with cursor if you want this review to be spoiled:) BOTH bottles of Aquafina Sparkling Water were delicious!
That's it for my movie review. I hope it helped you out in your decision whether or not to see this movie.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Of course you realize this means war!!!!!
This idiot ought to be banned from the internet.
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Layman bottled water review: Aquafina Sparkling Berry
An acceptable substitute for those who wish to take a break of Aquafina's fine "Layman"-Lime flavor of sparkling water. Just marginly less refreshing and delicious than "Layman"-Lime, Aquafina's other flavored offering is a still damn good, though I'm not sure exactly which berry flavor it's suppose to be (decades of rampant cocaine abuse destroyed some of the more delicate sensibilities of my palate.) Still, I think it's some sort of mix of rasberry and blackberry. Whatever, it's still good, and makes a fine addition to the brilliant canon of Aquafina sparkling beverages that grace my refrigerator.
I've been drinking the 16.9 liter bottles pretty much nonstop lately, but my extensive research has revealed the both Berry, "Layman"-Lime and Original (non-flavored sparkling) are also available in 20 ounce and 1 liter bottle. Whoo-eeee!!!! I gotta get me some of that shit!
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Monday, July 25, 2005
As regular readers of this blog know, I don't really follow non-polictical current events, but I guess Lance Hendrickson just did his seventh tour of France, or something like that, and for some reason it's a really big deal and been all over the news.
Anyway, he's one of my favorite actors, and I enjoy just about any movie he's in, even the small bits and supporting roles. Good job, Lance!
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Sunday, July 24, 2005
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Layman bottled water review: Aquafina Sparkling "Layman"-Lime
OMFG!!!! I am totally obsessed with Aquafina's new line of sparking water.
I like drinking sparkling water, but I keep buying various brands that say "natural flavor" and it turns out "natural flavor" is Aspirtaine or Splenda, or some other synthetic crap that totally leaves a nasty-ass aftertaste. Not only that, but all these waters think they need to compete with soda or something, and they put enough artificial sweeteners in there to choke a goddamn horse.
But this Aquafina, despite being owned by (my arch-enemy) Pepsi, is pretty freaking perfect. It actually has no artificial crap or nasty aftertaste, and only has a hint of lemon-lime flavor (henceforth referred to as "Layman"-Lime, as I am adopting Aquafina Sparkling as the official "drink of Layman.")
Anyway, this stuff is great, and if you are not drinking it, you are a clod. In fact, if you don't go out and buy some before you reach the end of this blog post you are likely the biggest ***hole in the history of mankind. Yesterday I bought 3 six-packs of the stuff (did I mention they are economical? $2.99 for 6, much cheaper than Perrier.) Anyway, my big plan for today is to drink all 18 back-to-back, then spend the rest of the day expelling urine while I giggle in ecstasy.
That is all.
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Friday, July 22, 2005
Remember when Georgie-Boy said "Bring it on"?!?
This is amazing and sad. The cable "news" channels still bring up that stupid dead chick in Aruba every 10 minutes. Can anybody tell the name of a single soldier who has died in Iraq?
Press here for a reality check.
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A new Frank Black album was released this week. Right on!
It's a bit on the mellow side though, but I like it so far.
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Thursday, July 21, 2005
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Oh shit! Scotty is dead.
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Layman movie review: CHOCOLATE CHARLIE AND THE COOKIE FACTORY
Holy crap! This movie was excellent. I mean, this thing was superb, and I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a movie this much, certainly not in 2005, maybe not since Return of the King. This movie was freakin' great.
I didn't expect it to be. I thought Tim Burton had sorta run the course in his last few movies. I loved Ed Wood, but Burton deserves to be shot dead for the Planet of the Apes remake (how do apes on another planet have horses?) And after suffering through Big Fish, I could totally understand why Spalding Grey killed himself after that movie--I wanted to too!
But, damn, if this movie wasn't great, and I think the first Chocolate Charlie and the Cookie Factory was pretty hard to beat. In general, I think Johnny Deep gives great performances and picks great scripts and this was no exception. This movie was more based on the book than the previous movie, the Chocolate Charlie and the Cookie Factory written by Roland Orzabald, so there are a few differences in this movie, that did not make this version signficantly different than the first movie, but different nontheless. And I am on the fence about which one is better. I loved Dean Wilder in the first movie, and I love Johnny Deep and a lot of the supporting cast in this. There was a lot of great humor and a few little cool in-jokes (witness Johnny holding the scissors at the cornation of the Cookie factory--a total nod to Edward Scissorhead.)
Also, it's worth noting that Christopher Lee did another nice job. Funny how he disappeared for a long damn time, and has managed to reintroduce himself to a new generation as Count Dooku, Sauron and now Willie Wonka's dad. Good for you, Chris.
Anyway, this movie has my highest recommendation. I would see the movie again in a heartbeat (on the giant screen Cinerama, preferably in the loving arms of Superfrankenstein.) And I am totally adding this to my DVD collection when this movie comes out.
Anyway... go see it. Tell the Neanderthal ticket-taker at Lowes that "Kid Layman" sent you, and save $.50 of your ticket purchase.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2005
lookit this cute little bastard
From the PME (The Pre-Mighty Era,) circa 1981, in this photo recently unearthed by a former associate.
Note: I am back from San Diego Con (and NY,) and normal blogging with resume tomorrow... with a vengeance!
Note: I am back from San Diego Con (and NY,) and normal blogging with resume tomorrow... with a vengeance!
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Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Layman at the Comic Con
In case anybody is desperate to find me at this week's San Diego Comic Con, here is my tentative shhhedule:
3-4 signing at the Marvel booth
4:30-5:30 hanging out at the Oni booth
4-5 signing at the Marvel booth
12-1:20 talking about my new book at the Oni panel
1-2 signing at IDW
3-4 signing at the Marvel booth
12-1 signing at the Marvel booth
3-4:20 hanging out at the Oni booth
3-4 signing at the Marvel booth
4:30-5:30 hanging out at the Oni booth
4-5 signing at the Marvel booth
12-1:20 talking about my new book at the Oni panel
1-2 signing at IDW
3-4 signing at the Marvel booth
12-1 signing at the Marvel booth
3-4:20 hanging out at the Oni booth
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The Layman Lego Project: Larry Potter
I have this friend, let's call him "Brandon," who is just absolutely crazy about Larry Potter. In fact, let's call him "Brandon Thomas." You don't have to sit in the same room with Brandon very long before he starts talking about Larry Potter (the boy wizard!) Brandon is obsessed. It's all he ever talks about, and he even took a job in a bookstore just so he could be NEAR Larry Potter books (note: I'm calling it "Larry" to avoid lawsuits from J.K. Rowlings, who no doubt already has a cease and desist against "Brandon.")
Anyway, with a new Larry Potter book just around the corner, I now present to you a super-deluxe edition of the beloved Layman Lego Project (just look how many votes it's gotten!) Anyway, here's my Larry Potter Lego collect, this one dedication to "Brandon Thomas."
Note: I wuz gonna post one book per day for maximum suspense, but seeing as how I'm gonna be in San Diego for Comic Con I'll just do it all in one chunk (and that way you dummies will mistake this for actual content!)
First book:
Second book:
Third book:
Anyway, with a new Larry Potter book just around the corner, I now present to you a super-deluxe edition of the beloved Layman Lego Project (just look how many votes it's gotten!) Anyway, here's my Larry Potter Lego collect, this one dedication to "Brandon Thomas."
Note: I wuz gonna post one book per day for maximum suspense, but seeing as how I'm gonna be in San Diego for Comic Con I'll just do it all in one chunk (and that way you dummies will mistake this for actual content!)
First book:
Second book:
Third book:
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Monday, July 11, 2005
Brats on da Balcony
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Boy, am I ever sick of that dead chick in Aruba
Man, you would think this lame bitch held the cure to cancer or something, the way every network and news station continues to prattle on about poor missing Natalie (while making a fraction of the mentions of war dead.) Every non-white person in the Aruba has been arrested, and every square inch of the country and surrounding ocean been gone over with a fine-tooth comb, plus ol' Natalie's mom proving to be the most miserable, shameless media-whore since the Shiavos. Today's headlines on CNN.com said "Jets find no sign of teen missing in Aruba."
You know, in case ol' Natalie sprouted wings or something.
Furthermore, why the hell is a football team searching for a missing girl in Aruba?! It's it almost pre-season or whatever? God, I hate sports fans!
Anyway, that's my two cents. I don't mean any blatant disrespect to Natalie's water-logged corpse, but god-damn if she isn't a smoke screen to all the real shit that's been happening in the world.
Sorry for not much blogging, by the way. I just got back from New York (the windy city!) and am gearing up for San Diego Con. I'll post my schedule when I hear from Marvel, but I'll likely be hanging out there, or Oni or IDW. You know... where all the kool kids hang!
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Friday, July 08, 2005
leaving the windy city...
I'm sitting in JFK Jr. International Airport, enjoying the free wi-fi, cruising the web for various House of M FF reviews. In general, reviews have been positive. Cool!
After today, I think NY should be nicknamed "the rainy city.**" LOL!!!!! HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAH!!!!!!!!!
(**because it was raining.)
After today, I think NY should be nicknamed "the rainy city.**" LOL!!!!! HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAH!!!!!!!!!
(**because it was raining.)
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Thursday, July 07, 2005
On sale today: House of M Fantastic Four #1
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Tuesday, July 05, 2005
I am in New York City...
...the windy city!
I'll post picture and stuff soon.
I'll post picture and stuff soon.
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DEAR VIDEO GAME EXPERT: Sometimes I jump into a hole and I die. I'm pretty sure I didn't hit any spikes. What am I doing wrong? -INVADINGDUCK
DUCK: Jumping into holes in real-life is totally tubular to the max! Not only can you expose yourself to anti-biotic resistant bacteria in these dirty holes, it's really the only way to meet bodacious, unethically altered turtles who possess radical ninja moves. What can righteous video game inventors do to lure kids away from this awesome hobby? Make video games that feature Bossa Nova graphics, and non-stop jumping-over-holes action! Next time you're playing your video game, resist that natural urge to jump into holes. Instead, input that leaping command into your control stick, and watch your cartoon soar over all those holes for massive Cowabunga points and massive Cowabunga fun! I Cowabunga hate myself!
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Dr. V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai Interviewed by News 7 Tamil TV Channel
News 7 | August 9, 2015
Dr. V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, the Inventor of Email, was interviewed by News 7 Tamil TV channel on August 9, 2015. The interview was part of the Paesum Thalaimai (Talking Heads) series on the channel.
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Epicure Digital's "MyPlate Today" Menu Boards, to be Used in Schools as Part of the "3 Ways to Encourage Kids to Make Healthier Food Choices in School Lunchrooms" Move
Introducing the Epicure Digital "MyPlate today" menu boards in school food cafeterias to be used by school food services as part of the "3 Ways to Encourage Kids to Make Healthier Food Choices in School Lunchrooms" move initiated by the "Smarter Lunchroom Movement."
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I'm, what my mom used to call me, an eternal optimist. I might get down and out sometimes but I am constantly looking for a silver lining. So instead of being relieved that this year is almost over like a lot of my Facebook friends are......I'm taking everything that happened to me as a learning experience.
My biggest lesson? I'm human.
Things happen, life happens, and your reaction happens. You can stress yourself out with the would-a, could-a, should-a *or* you can reflect and learn.
I've learned that I can do so many things like going back to college at 35, and I've learned that when you lose someone your world turns upside down. Both are great lessons in life. It's weird to say that about the bad, but it really is. The good has shown me what I am capable of by myself and the bad brought my husband, sisters, brother and step-dad closer (although some family, it has brought out their true colors which is super sad but that's on them).
So what are my goals for 2015?
- To get back to my goal weight. After my mom passed away I went through phases where I could careless what I ate to micro managing everything I put in my mouth. I needed to start healing from the inside before I could fix the eating issue, so I just focused on that. I wound up topping out at 210 pounds at one point (I'm 201 today because mainly I'm working on the next goal).
- I'm regaining my happiness and be content. Not all the time, that's impossible.....you need to have every emotion. But most of the time, well yeah you can be happy. I had it once. I know what it feels like and I want that back more than anything else. Everything seems to fall into place and when it doesn't, I can usually roll with it.
It's a short list lol But y'all know how I like the K.I.S.S. method right? :)
What are your goals for 2015?
Monday, December 29, 2014
What I have learned in 2014 & my goals for 2015 :)
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Written by Allen (the hungrier half of Foodie Pleasure)
Along with a full-time job and writing a food blog, one of my main interests is watching basketball. Whether it's high school, college, the WNBA or the NBA, you can find me in front of the TV catching a game or two. When I learned that Rich Cho, Executive VP and GM of the Charlotte Hornets, started Bigtime Bites, I was immediately intrigued and reached out to learn more about him and his food blog.
FP: As the Executive VP & GM of the Charlotte Hornets, I'm sure you travel a lot. Name your favorite food cities, preferred places to eat and your favorite meals.
RC: Boston: The lobster roll at Neptune Oyster House is incredible. The seabass tartare at Ostra is amazing.
Seville, Spain: The tuna tartare and the clams at Tradevo are out of this world!!
Charleston, SC: The ricotta gnocchi at FIG should be on everyone's bucket list! I also love the fish at Chez Nous.
Los Angeles, CA: There is an old Burmese couple that serves authentic Burmese food out of their house on weekends (Bee Bee's). The mohinga (fish chowder) and coconut chicken noodle soup are all worthy of Hall of Fame material in my eyes. Their food is so terrific that they cook for me, freeze it, then fed ex it to me in Charlotte.
Chiang Mai, Thailand: Kao Soi, a Thai chicken noodle soup dish, originated here and is unbelievable. My favorite place is Kao Soi Fueng Fah, and when I visit Chiang Mai, I come here every single day and get the chicken kao soi.
FP: All sound like delicious options for me to add to a growing list of places to try!
Food and hoops! Can't go wrong with that combination. How did the concept of Bigtime Bites come about?
RC: I've always had an affinity for food. Years ago, as I started to travel more with my job, I'd ask friends and co-workers for recommendations in different cities. I'd write them down in a notebook, and when I went to those cities, I'd make it a point to try those recommendations. I'd also venture out and try places that I found either (a) through my own research, (b) by speaking to the hotel concierge, (c) through starting a conversation with a local stranger, or (d) by just pure chance walking down the street.
Eventually, friends, family, and co-workers started asking me for recommendations, either for their own use or on behalf of others. I like all types of food and my palette is pretty expansive, so luckily I'm able to give recommendations for most types of cuisine and for everything from fine dining to hole in the walls.
FP: In your opinion, what makes Bigtime Bites different from other food blogs?
RC: One day I thought about compiling all of this info together and creating a food blog. I started an Instagram first as a prelude to the blog and received a lot of positive feedback. Therefore, I decided to move forward with Bigtime Bites. When I started Bigtime Bites, I wanted to start something that was different than any other food blog, and I think some of the things that distinguish it from other blogs are the following:
Sports Theme: It has a sports theme throughout the site. For example, my reviews are called Scouting Reports and visitors to the site can also file their own Visitor Scouting Report. In addition, we have a Rating System to rate dishes – Rotation, Starter, All-Star, Franchise, and Hall of Fame. We also have a feature similar to a "like" on Instagram, except it's called a "fistbump." If you enjoy reading someone's report, you can fistbump them.
Dishes instead of Restaurants: Unlike Yelp and a number of other food sites, Bigtime Bites is centered around great (i.e. Bigtime) dishes instead of restaurants. The reason for this is that I feel that most people these days are looking for a specific type of dish (e.g. a burger, lobster roll, pizza, sushi or salad) instead of a restaurant where they are going to be selecting a number of dishes off the menu.
Positivity instead of Negativity: Unlike many sites, you won't find negative reviews on Bigtime Bites. Even the lowest rating on our Rating System (Rotation) is still a Bigtime dish. That way when visitors come to the site, they won't have to sift through all the negativity to find the positive reviews.
FP: I love the concept and will definitely contribute to Big Time as much as I can.
What are some of your guilty pleasures? I call them foodie pleasures, hence the name of the blog 😉
RC: I love cheesecake, chocolate, and sorbet!!
FP: Mmm…cheesecake! If you could get on a plane tomorrow and visit any place just for its food, where would it be?
RC: Chiang Mai, Thailand. I love Thai food and Chiang Mai has some incredible little hole in the walls with amazing Thai food.
FP: I've heard nothing but great things about Thailand!
I read that you're the reigning NBA Summer League Ping Pong Champion. What are some of your non-basketball and non-food related interests and hobbies?
RC: Tennis, ping pong, and hanging out with my wife Julie and daughters Miranda (11) and Annika (9).
FP: Thank you, Rich, for your time. I wish you continued success with Bigtime Bites and also with the upcoming NBA season!