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Tandoori halloumi with salad stuff
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Stuffed Brussels Sprouts Curry28 Oct
I shared this recipe with listeners of the Sonia Deol show on Monday 24th October, on the BBC Asian Network. Brussels sprouts aren't everyone's idea of a treat of a meal. Well that's what Ray Khan, who was standing in for Sonia declared. I said it's because people don't really know what to do with them… I mean, with cabbage we often stir-fry it, or stuff it, maybe make a curry out of! All too often, attention-deprived Brussels sprouts end up on the Christmas table boiled and then vetoed. As I said to Ray, if I served up boiled cabbage, that probably wouldn't go down so well either.
Oh, and they don't smell like fart…do they?
It is time to do justice to Brussels sprouts and their gratifyingly flavour-soaking layers of nutty shells. They're delicate and smooth, silky and delicate…and waiting to be de-layered. Brussels sprouts invite creativity and capture it oh-so-well.
This is arguably the best way to eat Brussels sprouts. Stuffed with smooth masala, these tiny little cabbages are lifted to new heights, as I'm sure you will be after devouring them. That's in fact what happened in the studios…sprouts-haters were reformed. Reluctant-pickers became munchers. In fact, I ended up leaving the entire Indian family-sized serving with them.
Go on; make the most of the season's jewels.
500g Brussels sprouts
½ tin of plum tomatoes, chopped
2-3 fat cloves garlic, finely chopped
4-5 curry leaves
One onion, thinly sliced
2 green chillies, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. cumin seeds
½ tsp. mustard seeds
½ tsp. turmeric
½ tsp. salt
450ml hot water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
For the stuffing; 1tsp. turmeric, 1 tsp. chilli powder, salt to taste, ½ tsp. garam masala, 1 ½ tbsp. vegetable oil, 4tbsp of gram flour, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tbsp. coriander powder, ½ tbsp. cumin powder, 1 tbsp. water
- Wash and trim the Brussels sprouts and create slits to form quarter sections, but leave enough space at the bottom for them not to split apart. You want them to hold together so that you can stuff them easily
- Make the stuffing, by combining all the ingredients, starting with the dry ingredients and then adding the oil, lemon juice and water. You should form sticky dough.
- In a non-stick pan, add 1 tbsp. vegetable oil and then add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chillies and curry leaves and allow the mustard seeds to pop. Add the sliced onion and sauté for a couple of minutes before adding the chopped garlic. Sauté until the onion has softened and then add the chopped tomatoes, salt and turmeric. Bring the base to a simmer, before adding the stuffed Brussels sprouts individually; try not to pile them on top of each other.
- Add the water and bring the curry to a simmer and cook on a medium flame for approximately 18 minutes.
- Serve hot and devour!
Deena's Stuffed Okra27 Nov
As a child I used to diligently peel back the layers in quarter-sections lengthways, and then nibble at them one by one. Only then, with a scoop of chapatti, would I eat the stuffing of that individual okra, with a warm, smug glow of self satisfaction. And then repeat the process. My tailored technique did slow down mealtimes, but personally I think my parents were just pleased that I was eating something green: and that okra too! We didn't know many other kids who would eat them, at least not as happily as I did. In fact I remember one of my cousin's being close to tears when encouraged to be sensible and eat their portion…."Deena does?" This made me feel like a very sophisticated little kid – did I have good taste or was it just that I was more willing to try? I revelled in my mother's cheerful flaunting of this fact to my aunts as well as her friends. "She eats okra you know! In fact it's one of her favourite meals and she even eats an extra chappati when we have this particular curry". Parents! Kids! In fact, I think stuffed okra was indeed one of my favourite curries. Sometimes I would just roll it whole in the middle of a chapatti and then have a mighty mouthful. They're quite a fun vegetable to eat you know. Why is this exquisite curry not served in restaurants?
It was, and still is, especially important to me that they sit in a mild, but pretty garlicky curry base. Not watery, but thick and happy. A luscious coating shall we say. Enough to add a tang of tomato, but I don't want them drenched; no that would be awful. And I certainly can't have them sticky-that's neglectfully tragic. Simmer gently on a light flame, don't rush.
I adore the way they are stacked in the Indian grocers, mounds and mounds of ladies fingers. I've always found that name so off-putting. Long green bullets being bent and scraped by scanning, analytical grocery shoppers. I'm always amused by the conversations around okra stands…people run their fingers like pensive ploughs over and through them, tutting and clicking their tongues; a distinct sign that they are unimpressed. Not woody, not browned. Green and slender, that's how they should be…that's what they're discussing, scattered amongst talk of daughter-in-laws and mother-in-laws.
I've experienced okra diversely, cooked in soups, Gujarati yogurt soups (kadhi), African stews, American-style breaded and fried, stir fried with sugar and then there's the shredded and fried variety as found in Mumbai. I've tasted them in a ratatouille and also stir fried in soy sauce and chili. Nevertheless, one of the okra recipes that sits closest to my heart is this one.
Although the traditional recipe calls for the stuffing being bound with oil, I simply can't bring myself to do it. My father and I have regular enthused discussions about this. He buys into the idea and will go along with it, but pushes my version of this stuffing, which is slightly stickier, in my direction… "You do it". So here is how I do it;
250g of okra
6 tbsp of gram flour
2 tbsp of corriander powder and 1 tsp of cumin powder
salt to taste
3 tsp of lemon juice
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp of vegetable oil
2tbsp of water for the stuffing and 1/2 cup hot water for the curry base.
Chili powder to taste, I use about 2 tsp
1/2 can of plum peeled tomatoes
1-2 chilies
2-3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1. Wash the okra and dry them individually with kitchen paper and then leave the to stand and dry completely. This will help to avoid that gunky texture.
2. Toast the gram flour gently for about 1-2 minutes, but dont let the gram flour burn
3. Combine the gram flour, cumin powder, corriander powder, salt and turmeric and mix thoroughly
4. Add the oil, lemon juice and water to the spices mix and form a dough.
5. When the okra are dry, create a slit vertically from top to tail in the centre of the okra but avoid touching the bottom and top tips.
6. Stuff them each generously and close them firmly.
7. In a deep set pan, heat a splash of oil and add the mustard seeds and allow them to pop. Stir in the chopped garlic and chili and saute until golden, before mixing in the tomato and salt. Bring this to a simmer and then place the okra in gently.
8. Coat the okra with the mixture gently and simmer on a low flame for about 5 minutes before adding 1/2 cup of hot water. Bring to a simmer again and cook on a medium flame until the okra are soft enough to pierce all the way through. This should take about 15 minutes.
I suggest devouring these okra with lots of natural yogurt of raitha and hot buttery chappati's or naan bread.


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Breast Reduction
Excessively large breasts can produce many functional problems. Common complaints include neck and back discomfort, deep grooving of the shoulders from bra straps, a heavy pulling discomfort on the chest, inability to wear many types of normal clothing (especially without a bra), and rash or skin problems beneath the breasts.
Large breasts also prevent some patients from participating in exercise or athletic activities and can make breast self-examination and even mammograms more difficult.
Breast reduction procedures improve functional problems of excess breast size by:
- Reducing the excess size and weight of the breast
- Realigning the breast tissue and tailoring the skin envelope to lift the breast
- Repositioning the nipple upward onto the newly shaped and positioned breast mound
Most patients experience a dramatic improvement in their symptoms soon after surgery and are able to wear many types of clothing for the first time. In addition, they can often participate in many activities that they were either unable or unwilling to do before.
Dr. Forley will carefully analyze your breasts to determine the best technique to achieve a natural, uplifted appearance with a reduced size to fit the proportions of your body. He will match the technique to your anatomy so that you will achieve the optimal outcome with the minimum of scars.
Is This For Me?
You should consider a breast reduction surgery if:
- You have excessively large breasts and are uncomfortable with your size.
- You have deep grooving of your shoulders from bra straps.
- You have a heavy pulling discomfort on your chest.
- You have neck and back discomfort.
- You have the inability to wear many normal types of clothing.
- You have experienced a rash or skin problems beneath your breasts.
The Consultation
During your consultation, Dr. Forley will first ask about your medical history, physical symptoms related to your breasts, and to describe what concerns you most about your appearance. He will discuss your preferences regarding breast size and how you would like your breasts to look. After examining you, he will discuss a range of options for incision locations and reduction techniques and recommend those that will be best for your breasts. The two primary techniques share a scar that encircles the areola and extends vertically to the inframammary fold. The inferior pedicle technique for larger breasts with more sagging and skin stretching utilizes an additional scar within the fold under the breast to enable better lifting and contouring. He will show you before and after photos so that you can get a realistic idea of what can be achieved with breast reduction surgery.
Your pre-operative appointment will be scheduled 2 weeks prior to your surgery date. A complete review of the surgical plan as well as instructions for you to follow before and after surgery will be discussed. The procedure and location of the scars will be reviewed. Routine blood tests and a mammogram will be obtained in preparation for your surgery. A program of vitamins and supplements to optimize your healing and recovery will be provided to you during your pre-op visit. Photographs will be taken and kept strictly confidential.
The Procedure
Prior to your breast reduction, Dr. Forley will make several measurements and mark specific areas of your breasts with you sitting or standing. These markings are precise guidelines that are used during surgery. During the reduction procedure, the island of breast tissue carrying blood supply and sensation to the nipple is designed and prepared. Excess glandular tissue is removed, with the amount and location of removal depending on your desired breast size. The remaining breast tissue is then shaped with suture techniques to create the desired form. To reposition the breast mound upward, the skin of the lower portion of the breast is tightened with removal of excess skin. The areola complex is repositioned upward to the proper location on the new mound and sutured in place. Your breasts will be carefully compared in the sitting position to assure as much symmetry as possible and any additional adjustments will be made before final closure.
What to Expect After Your Procedure
After surgery, you will have a drain in place to remove any oozing of blood immediately after surgery. This will be removed the next day following which you will be able to shower. You will need to wear a soft bra without underwire for about 3-4 weeks after surgery.
All of your incisions will be carefully closed with stitches placed beneath the skin so that they do not have to be removed-they simply dissolve.
Following breast reduction procedures, most patients have a moderate feeling of soreness for which we'll prescribe medication that you may need for a few days. Possible sensations of tightness or fullness from swelling will resolve gradually. You may develop slight bruising on the breasts that will resolve in about a week.
The Stages of Recovery
- Day of surgery: Breast reduction is usually performed as an outpatient procedure in the hospital or in our accredited office surgery facility.
- Bruising and swelling resolve: Resolve in 10-14 days with continued softening of the breasts occurring up to 6 months.
- Return to work, social activity: 5-10 days.
- Aerobic or strenuous activity: 3-4 weeks.
We encourage a return to normal activities very rapidly. Just don't do any type of strenuous exercise that would push your pulse over 100 for about two or three weeks. Any aerobic activity that increases your pulse over 100 also increases your blood pressure, and could make you bleed.
Potential Risks and Complications
Risks common to all surgical procedures such as bleeding, infection, loss of sensation, and thickened scar tissue formation occur in a very small percentage of cases. When reducing the amount of glandular tissue within the breast, it is necessary to divide some of the milk ducts that converge at the nipple. For this reason, the ability to nurse may also be decreased following breast reduction. Some patients, however, have nursed successfully after reduction. We will give you more detailed information about these and other rare risks in our written information, and encourage you to discuss any which concern you during your consultation.


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Bill and Dave are former college roommates who started this book many years ago, exchanging chapters for fun. The Ungettable Joke introduces a book series of humorous adventures that will lead you into a world of metaphysics linking scientific and spiritual realities. Bill teaches High School math, and Dave is a satellite project manager and systems engineer.


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Guadalajara, Mexico: Unfiltered
Guadalajara, Mexico is a land of contradictions: women are held to incredibly high beauty standards, yet greasy taco stands occupy every street corner, the city is 90% Catholic, but you can't drive for more than five minutes without passing an "Auto Hotel" (AKA: where you take your mistress on Saturday night before church with your family on Sunday), the city has a stereotype of danger, but I've found the culture and residents to be nothing but warm, welcoming, and helpful, many North Americans associate Mexico with poverty, but I see more name brand bags and German cars in Guadalajara on a daily basis than I can count. Guadalajara's contradictions are what make it so captivating and memorable. I've never been to a country, or a city, quite like it. If you've never been to Mexico (and I mean real Mexico, not Cancun), forget about every stereotype you may have formed, because I can promise you the country is nothing like what you've seen in the old Western movies. As an Italian-American who spent most of her childhood in the USA, I've admittedly harbored a far from favorable view of the Mexican people and culture through the way it is portrayed in The States. I'm very open minded, social, and incredibly interested in other cultures and customs… So harboring such an unwarranted view of another country made me quite the hypocrite. I've been living in Guadalajara since October 2015, and of all my stereotypes, the only one I've found to be true is that the food is in fact mind-blowingly delicious. That being said:
Prepare Yourself For:
- Guadalajara's inhabitants are either really wealthy, or really poor; rarely will you find a middle ground. The amount of wealth in the city is something that really took me aback when I started my Mexican adventure. As Mexico's second largest city, Guadalajara is bustling with energy, money, and poverty, all in equal parts. I would classify the city into three broad groups of people: the "fresas" (AKA: the upper-class super posh population, like the people you'd come across in a Ralph Lauren catalog, their typical hangout areas are Providencia and Andares), the hipsters (pretty self-explanatory, lots of tattoos, into rock music and man buns, they hang around the Chapultepec area in Colonia Americana), and the poor (the lower-class population tends to stick to the centro historico, which is the most traditionally Mexican area of the city). There's a pretty intense divide between the groups; they rarely mingle. I would advise to make friends with locals who fit into each of the three categories. Each 'type' of Tapatio (a person from Guadalajara) has a new perspective to offer of their city.
- Mexico has certainly made a name for itself in the drug trafficking world. I won't pretend that the country doesn't merit its' narco infamy, but it is nothing that tourists need to be overly concerned about. The narco's save their violence for opposing narco groups, not for innocent travelers and citizens. Of course, violence is an issue in the country (as in any other part of the world) but it should be nothing that defers you from exploring it!
- Taxi drivers know you're foreign, and 9/10 times they will rip you off. Take Uber: it's cheaper, more reliable, and there's a better chance your driver will speak English.
- Don't fear the chile. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is "enchilado": street fruit bathed in chile and lime, the papas (chips) covered in spicy red sauce, candy and chocolate with pieces of chile sprinkled on top, every alcoholic drink under the sun accompanied with chile in some way (the most popular is arguably the Michelada, consisting of beer, lime juice, and assorted sauces, spices and peppers), and so much more. I initially was totally freaked out and overwhelmed by the seemingly excessive chile use, but you just have to embrace it, it's part of the experience.
- The "Auto Hotels" (AKA: the sex hotels) are literally everywhere. Infidelity, undoubtedly a global issue, is much more in your face in Mexico than in many other countries. Italians and Americans are no less unfaithful than Mexicans, they're just a bit more discrete about it. You'd be hard pressed to drive more than 5-10 minutes in Guadalajara without passing some sort of auto hotel. These "hotels" are automobile friendly, and the inside looks like a California suburb. You drive your car in, receive a number, go to the apartment corresponding with the number, pull into the garage, and have 6-12 hours to take care of business. I suppose you have to admire their efficiency?
- I've heard the expression "waste not want not" countless times from my grandmother, but this it took on a whole new meaning when I moved to Mexico. They eat every part of the animal you could imagine, so don't be too taken aback when you see eye, esophagus, and tongue tacos on your menu.
- If you've spent your life living in first world countries, let go of the idea that everything needs to be clean at all times before coming to Mexico. While much of Guadalajara is very well preserved and well kept, a large portion of the city is older and less modernized than countries in Europe and the United States. Within a week of moving into the Colonia Americana area of the city I encountered bedbugs and two cockroaches in my shower. Yes, it's disgusting, but yes, it happens.
Guadalajara Must Do's:
- Tlaquepaque is unlike any other part of Guadalajara, as it has a super European vibe. The cobblestone streets, the architecture, and the colorful buildings are very reminiscent of France or Spain. As always, however, Mexico adds its' own spicy flare. Street food, overpriced restaurants, indigenous art work, art galleries (my favorite of which is the Rodo Padilla exhibit) are scattered through the enchanting streets of this area of the city. I would also highly recommend trying pulque at a little restaurant/bar called Tlaquepulque. Don't ask what's in it, just drink.
- You need to experience Lucha Libre (AKA: Mexican wrestling) in Arena Coliseo. It doesn't get much more authentic than Tecate beer, street vendors, and 7-year-old kids and grandparents alike screaming obscenities in Spanish at the top of their lungs for three hours while Mexican men beat the shit out of each other. GO.
- Calle Chapultepec (and the Colonia Americana Area in general) is a hipster's heaven. The area is flooded with students and artsy types, bars, cantinas, clubs, cafes, book stores, etc. One of Guadalajara's main roads (Avenida Vallarta) that runs through Chapultepec closes from 10 am to 4 pm every Sunday to allow bicyclists, skateboarders, pedestrians, and runners enjoy this boho part of the city. Colonia Americana, the centro historico, and the several blocks in between, are undoubtedly the best in the city for graffiti lovers. Some of the murals are strikingly intricate and powerful. I would highly recommend the 35-40 minute stroll from Chapultepec to the downtown area.
- Ohhh, the Mariachi… Undoubtedly one of the most well-preserved, loved, and authentic traditions of the Mexican culture. This musical expression dates back to 19th century Western Mexico. The Mariachi's of Mexico are like the opera singers of Italy, a total cultural staple, and something you need to experience. Regardless of age or social class every Mexican aging from 10 years old to 90 years old knows every word to every Mariachi song ever written. Their outfits are adorable, their voices are incredibly unique, the eclectic instrumental mix of violin, trumpet and guitar make the melody catchy, and nothing beats live music. If you're lucky, you may even be able to snag one of their sombreros. Hit Plazuela de Los Mariachis in the historic center of Guadalajara any day of the week to experience the Mariachi's firsthand.
How To Make Your Trip Authentic:
- EAT THE STREET FOOD. Seriously, it's life changing. Nothing you buy in restaurants compares even remotely taste wise, OR price wise. You can buy the four best tacos of your life for 36 pesos (AKA: 2 USD), or blow several hundred pesos (still, only about 15 USD) in a super posh restaurant for a mediocre meal. The Guadalajara street food noms are perfect for budget travelers and backpackers because you don't have to sacrifice taste for price.
- Go to the "dodgy" areas of the city. Before I sound like a complete psycho, let me start by saying that the locals are incredibly lovely, but ridiculously paranoid. If you ask them about 99% of the city they'll tell you, 1) stay away, 2) don't go at night, and/or 3) don't go without a man. I'm in no way advocating traveling unsafely, but as long as you're not running around with a $1,000 + camera, your iPhone 6 on a selfie stick, and a Chanel bag, there are few places in the city that you really have to avoid for safety reasons. The centro historico of Guadalajara is incredibly vibrant and something every traveler must experience. From the San Juan de Dios street market to the Cabañas museum and UNESCO world heritage side, there's a surprise waiting around every corner in this part of the city. Be smart, and be cautious, but if you limit yourself to the touristy areas of the city, you won't get a real feel for the Mexican culture or people, and isn't that what traveling is about?
- Talk to the locals. Please, please, please don't come to Mexico with a posse from your home country just to drink tequila and take a picture in a sombrero. Not that I'm in any way against tequila or sombreros, but the country has so much more to offer than that. Strike up a conversation with a street vendor, ask your waiter/waitress where they're from, buy a drink for a stranger. A little goes a long way here; a simple question or a "Hola" can prompt a two hour conversation about cultural stereotypes, the pros and cons of traveling, whether monogamy is possible, or something as simple as an amateur sign language conversation because of the language barrier. It is through interaction with the local people that you really get a feel for the country, don't deprive yourself of such a rich opportunity to grow.
- Try to speak Spanish. Even if your extent of knowledge of the language doesn't go beyond "Hola" and "Gracias", do it! The locals really appreciate any amount of effort and it and will instantly be much more welcoming.


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What happens in Vegas, stays in VegasJune 5, 2010 No Comments
Quote of the Day
"You don't quit playing because you get old, you get old because you quit playing " - Doyle Brunson
365 Days to a Balanced Life – Days 5-12
Here I am on the verge of going to Las Vegas for 7 days to play some World Series of Poker events and so I thought "hmmm, I know, let's start the blog 4 days before I go to Vegas. That won't be too stressful!"
I have a history of overloading myself with commitments, projects, work etc. If I am going to get organized I am going to do it all at once – the house, garage, my health, appointments, repairs and so on. This is one of my idiosyncrasies I want to change this year (and believe me there are many).
I also tend to sabotage most new endeavors. Like starting a new fitness regime right before my birthday, Easter, Christmas (or the World Series of Poker??).
Rather than stress about writing 7 blogs before my Saturday, 8am flight, I have decided it will have to be good enough for me to put into practice the four daily habits covered in this week's blog. Plus today's daily habit – be present in the moment. That means being at the WSOP without worrying about posting blogs every day. I will just enjoy my moments there doing something I love, playing poker, and then I will look forward to coming back home to something else I love doing (exposing all my flaws to you apparently).
Just so you know, I have been implementing all but one of the daily habits. I am drinking my lemon water, walking 30 minutes a day, drinking 100 ounces of water a day (BTW that is NOT half my weight in ounces, I added more for good measure ).
I have to admit though I haven't meditated. I told you I had not fully embraced that concept yet. However, first thing Sunday morning prior to playing I will start my meditation practice. It is probably a good time to test the results being that I will be having long days that require focus and calm.
The WSOP can be stressful and exhausting but I wouldn't miss it for the world! What better place to implement these first few basic strategies for staying healthy. I am playing two back to back three day events. We usually play 11-12 hours a day with only a few breaks so that is a lot of sitting. In order to play my best it is essential that I eat as clean as possible, exercise daily and get a proper amount of rest.
I usually find that I drink several bottles of water during the day and try to limit myself to 2-3 coffees. Since I do not drink soft drinks (I'll be covering the evils of soft drinks in a future blog) and I don't drink alcohol while playing, I should remain well hydrated! Personally, I think it will be my meditating like a Zen Monk that will be my secret weapon this year.
Wish me luck and see you next week!
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Hello! My name is Krystle Sanders. I graduated in 2011 from Columbia College. Shortly after graduating I began my journey with Waller ISD as a substitute teacher and fell in love with the students and staff. I was then blessed in December of 2012 to become a STAAR tutor, followed by a year of teaching second grade, and finally three years as a music and art teacher. I feel blessed to be able to come back to my childhood love of fine arts.
This year, I'm very excited to start my fourth year as a music and art teacher! I cannot wait to pass on my love of music and art to all of our wonderful students! My music background includes playing the piano, performing in the elementary school choir, and playing the flute in the middle school and high school band.
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Don't get tricked into being a personal shoplifter
Yep, you did read that correctly!
A woman has been arrested for theft has claimed she was "working undercover" for a company called Mystery Shopping UK.
The woman was asked to go into Boots and Wilkinsons in Torquay and steal various items and then send it on to Mystery Shopping UK.
However, it's a job that, of course, doesn't actually exist.
Police in Manchester have issued a warning about the scam, which was first uncovered in Devon.
Greater Manchester Police Failsworth and Hollinwood wrote on its Facebook page. "If any of you have students looking for a summer job, it's something to bear in mind."
"The website exists and at first looks legitimate but it is not possible to get through to anyone or leave any messages when calling the advised number."
Please help spread the word to ensure no one takes up a similar job…


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On December 18, 2018, the President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) published its findings on the nation's ability to respond to and recover from widespread long-term power outages. The report, titled Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage: How to Strengthen the Capabilities of a Nation, concluded that "existing national plans, response resources, and coordination strategies would be outmatched by a catastrophic power outage."
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Ate sushi across the street.
The weather was nice but a little rainy. there is meter parking across the street a ways. A little walking but not much.. I wore a sundress with some detailing along with heels. heels definitely not needed at this place but I'm just fancy like that lol. He wore a button down and jeans with casual shoes..
Lisa Smith
Casual dress was fine. No food but a few places to eat in walking distance. We walked down to Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant at 4806 N Broadway. After seeing three roaches crawl up the wall right next to our table while eating, I seriously recommend you avoid. I showed them to staff and I got the feeling they were not surprised or disgusted. They gave us 30% off the check without us asking for anything. Of course we didn't even bother to eat the rest of our meal after seeing those roaches. If they come out like that in the light and noise of the dining area then you know the place is loaded with them. Disgusting!
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red line train stop is only 2 blocks away.
Eat before you attend event parking cheap the have a self parking lot 2 small blocks away only$ 8.00 for 4 hour parking . Places to eat right across the street 4 to 5 places no worries food at Crew was very good .:)
The weather was nice out. I wore dress and flip flops.
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John Gower, unsuccessful poet, blackmailer, and a reluctant investigator is not an easy man to like. A court official who knew London well and a good friend of Geoffrey Chaucer, he became closely associated with the nobility and even professed an acquaintance with King Richard II. His potential to be a fictional 'trader of secrets' in a city of shadows, fear and filth was compelling, and one seized upon with imagination, relish and consummate mastery by Bruce Holsinger, an award-winning scholar of the Middle Ages.
Last year's stunning debut, A Burnable Book, introduced us to Gower, part-time poet and full-time dealer in the clandestine, operating in a kingdom ruled by a headstrong teenage king and haunted by the double threat of a French invasion and growing unrest amongst the barons. That Gower was really losing his sight by this time – famously describing himself as 'senex et cecus' (old and blind) – only adds pathos to these exhilarating, intelligent thrillers which brim with atmosphere, authenticity, danger, and mystery. (Read my review of A Burnable Book here)
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Soon we meet Stephen Marsh, the city's most creative metalworker, who is recruited by the king's armorer to come to the Tower and develop ever more lethal "handgonnes," as the emerging weapons were called; they're desperately needed to defend against the feared invasion. It becomes clear that handguns were used to kill the men, but the identity of the victims and their killers remains a mystery, despite Gower's determined sleuthing.
Hampered by his 'creeping blindness' and challenged by deception and treachery on all sides, Gower battles to unearth the truth in an inquiry that takes him from the city's labyrinthine slums to the port of Calais and on to the forests of Kent. As Gower strives to discover the source of the new guns and the identity of those who wielded them, he must risk everything to reveal the truth and prevent a more devastating massacre on London's crowded streets.
London itself plays almost as much a part as do the characters. Real people like Chaucer, London Mayor Nicholas Brembre and various members of the aristocracy mix with fictional ones, to fill half a dozen different plots. Holsinger recreates the sights, sounds, and even the smells and combines them with a complex story of multiple murders, intrigue, pilgrimage, the law of sanctuary, religious hermits – and an amazingly accurate technical description of the development of a new weapon which was to change the face of war.
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Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke, who lost in a bid to become Miami-Dade mayor, says new top man Carlos Gimenez bent over for the Florida Marlins and the Homestead -Miami Speedway.
Carlos Gimenez has been mayor for barely two weeks and already he's flip-flopping. On the campaign trail, he was the tough-talking candidate who bragged about consistently fighting the Florida Marlins on their $515 million sweetheart stadium deal. But now that he's on top, he slid through the team's last $42 million during the county commission meeting this past July 7.
"There is nothing that makes me gag more than this item," Gimenez told commissioners, adding that the "Marlins have complied with every single thing. There is no way for me to get around it."
That's bullshit. Gimenez -- who made his buddy Genaro "Chip" Iglesias deputy mayor at a $225,000 annual salary while asking county employees to take deep cuts and threatening to close 13 libraries -- consistently said the team lied to him about its finances. That's enough reason to tell owner Jeffrey Loria and team president David Samson that it's time to renegotiate. Gimenez should have said, "Listen up. Go find your $42 million somewhere else" or "Sue me, sucker."
The new mayor should have put up some sort of fight. Instead, the Marlins threw a 99-mph fastball straight at Gimenez's head during his first week on the job and he ducked.
He also bent over for another major sports organization, the Homestead-Miami Speedway. In front of voters, Gimenez proudly proclaimed he would carefully review any application to allow construction beyond the county's development boundary, which straddles the Everglades. Yet at the same county commission meeting, he didn't raise a peep about approving the speedway's request to build on restricted swampland so NASCAR can add more seats for its multimillion-dollar Sprint Cup Series, which ends at Homestead-Miami every year.
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Maybe Homestead real estate developer Wayne Rosen (who raised $30,000 for Gimenez's soft-money political action committee) plans to build those stands, which is why the mayor didn't raise a fuss. He should have. By allowing the speedway to cross the urban development boundary, the county is making it easier for other builders with projects beyond the UDB to make their case.
If he keeps this up, Gimenez is gonna be getting a ton of high colonic treatments from special interests.
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By Nelle Nutter
After performing the Star Spangled Banner at a home Varsity Girls' Basketball game, the first graders went viral on Twitter and Facebook, and caught the attention of Jerry Snodgrass at the OHSAA.
Mr. Snodgrass contacted Mrs. Nutter to see if the group would be interested in singing at a Boys' Championship game in Columbus...and of course we said yes!
Thirty-four students loaded a bus at 7:30 to head to Columbus for a 10:45 game. The students entered the arena in an entrance that allowed them to go straight on to the floor. The students were amazed by the Schottenstein Center, from an adult's perspective, their pure amazement may have been the best part of the day!
The students practiced several times before finding their seats.
When it was time for the game, they marched on to the court with confidence and sang with great enthusiasm and pride in front of thousands of people! After they performed, they took their seats and enjoyed the game. They also took a walking tour of the Schott.
The PTO supplied students with snacks for the way to Columbus, a parent treated them all with cotton candy, the school provided lunch and the OHSAA provided tickets for the students and staff attending.
This trip would not have possible without the preparation provided by Carrie Freshour, Tracy Frombaugh, Tonya Kimmel, Sean Weisenauer, Teresa Wenner, Dawn Schaaf and of course, the students' parents!
First grade students that participated in the event were: Left to Right: Back Row: Aaron Rabun, Addie Dunford, Brooke Frombaugh, Allyson Liming, Landon Miller, Trey Johnson, Korbin Wyss, Daniel Fleming, Braxton Leeper, Zayden Reinhart, Gavin Koehler, Shilese LaFrance
Middle Row: Allie Bessinger, Evan Stacklin, Jesse Whitmeyer, Cali Weible, Daina Tate, Brooklyn Stauffer, Gwendolyn Collene,
Gavin Cross-Tucker, Victoria Kelly, Evan Hedges
Front Row: Maggie Ridge, Kylie Harer, Brooke Schieber, Braxton Hunt, Cali Holbrook, Maddison Keaton, Hayden Langenderfer, Willa Johnson, Caroline Sheldon, Alivia Ritzler, Eli Cooper, Brennen Westrick


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Night two of Aquarium Drunkard's New Orleans Jazz Fest shows continue Thursday with Smith Westerns at One Eyed Jacks. We have three pairs tickets for AD readers. If looking to go, leave a comment below with your name and and an email address we can reach you at. Winners notified Tuesday night; tickets held at will-call. Bass Drum Of Death and Brass Bed Support. There are handful of tickets still available here.
Wednesday night, with JSBX, and our final night (Friday) with Black Joe Lewis are completely sold out.


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6 super herbs in your kitchen that'll boost your immunity
Human bodies are built up of complex and intricate systems. For them to be strong and in healthy conditions, it is utmost necessary that your immunity defends you of getting sick. An army of white blood cells, the immune system is a fighting force that destroys the "bad guys" that cause illness and rids the body of toxins. So is it possible to boost the fighting power of this army and help make your immune system stronger?
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Not an unexpected move from ultra partisan Puke of Earle to indict Tom Delay on one count of conspiracy. Word from sources is the indictment is extremely weak at best a temporary irritant for DeLay.
Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Representative Tom DeLay, the No. 2 Republican in the House, was indicted by a Texas grand jury on a single count of criminal conspiracy.
DeLay, 58, who faces up to two years in prison, will temporarily step aside as House majority leader, he said in a statement. House Speaker Dennis Hastert said he will recommend that
Representative David Dreier of California replace DeLay, the Associated Press reported.
Two former campaign aides, John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, were also charged with conspiracy by the grand jury in Austin, Texas, according to the indictment.
The indictment stems from a grand jury investigation into alleged use of illegal corporate contributions by DeLay's political action committee, Texans for a Republican Majority, in the 2002 races for the state House of Representatives.
Decide for yourself, the text of the indictment is here
This is the wake of call for Republicans to get agressive and fight back. It's time they realize that the left will stop at nothing to retrieve their power.
Beware, the "bed wetting" Right (you know who you are) already screaming the sky is falling. Don't be fooled, if those on the right don't panic and use their god given spines, they can prove this to be nothing more than petty partisan gutter politics instigated by a frustrated and bitter left.
Update: Mark Levin's take: Here's my first take on this indictment (I've only read the indictment and nothing more for now): The indictment is three pages in length. Other than a statement that "one or more" of 3 individuals, including Tom DeLay, entered into an illegal conspiracy, I can't find a single sentence tying Tom DeLay to a crime. That is, there's not a single sentence tying DeLay to the contribution. The indictment describes the alleged conduct of two other individuals, but nothing about DeLay.
You would think if Ronnie Earle had even a thin reed of testimony linking DeLay to the contribution, it would have been noted in the indictment to justify the grand jury's action. Moreover, not only is there no information about DeLay committing acts in furtherance of a conspiracy, there's no information about DeLay entering into a conspiracy. I honestly believe that unless there's more, this is an egregious abuse of prosecutorial power. It's a disgrace. I understand that not everything has to be contained in an indictment, but how about something! Posted at 01:58 PM
UpdateII: Although I couldn't disagree more, in the interest of fairness I feel it neccessary to provide an opposing view on this matter from Rusty at Jawa.
UpdateIII: It apears the the American people are beginning to pick up on what many of us on the right have understood from the beginning.....
Growing Number Say DeLay Charges Politically Motivated
September 30, 2005--On the second evening following the indictment of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, a growing number of Americans believe the charges against the powerful Republican are politically motivated.
On Wednesday night, 43% said the charges were based upon the facts involved while 31% said they were politically motivated.
On Thursday, following a full day of news coverage, 37% said the charges were based upon the facts while 39% said they were politically motivated.
Fifty-six percent (56%) of Americans say that DeLay is about as ethical as most politicians. Seven percent (7%) say he is more ethical than most, 20% say less ethical. Those numbers are similar to perceptions of Bill Clinton in the late 1990s.
Although I am not a huge DeLay fan, I must give him a lot of credit for the politically savvy way he is handling this. He got out in front of this story hitting Hume, Mathews, H&C and the radio circuit before the Dims. He has defined the ground rules and defended himself well. The Bush PR team could take a lesson from him.
There are several blogs who have done an excellent job reporting on this and I suggest you visit them all. Here are a few, they're informative, entertaining and worth the time.
My Vast Right Wing Conspiracy
Friday, September 30, 2005
Dem Prosecutor Ronnie Earle Indicts Ham Sandwich
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SUNY Canton Students Compete in Free Enterprise Marathon at SUNY Plattsburgh
Four students in SUNY Canton's Management program recently participated in the fourth annual Free Enterprise Marathon at SUNY Plattsburgh.
This year's Creativity and Innovation Challenge required teams to develop a new menu item for McDonald's. Students from 11 colleges and five North Country high schools vied for the first-place trophy and $800 award.
Teams were judged in areas such as product design, marketing strategy and quality of presentation. SUNY Canton's team proposed a grilled "McMahi" sandwich, which would be a healthier alternative to the chain's Filet-O-Fish. SUNY Adirondack took home first prize for their sweet potato hash brown proposal.
"The competition allowed us to practice everything we have learned in our management courses, such as finance, marketing, strategic research, and the ability to present and explain our product," said SUNY Canton student Khaina Solomon. "Although we didn't win, it was a valuable learning experience for all of us."
The event also consisted of a Social Entrepreneurship Speak-Off competition, where SUNY Canton Management major Devine Pearson took home a $100 prize for his speech about higher education.
"This competition meets SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher's goal to ensure every SUNY student has access to an applied learning opportunity," said SUNY Canton Associate Professor and faculty adviser Charles R. Fenner, Ph.D.
This is SUNY Canton's third year participating in this competition and allows Management students to augment classroom learning by utilizing practical skills in business, marketing, leadership, ethics and planning.
About SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton is Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and professional certificate programs. The college delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, health, management and public service and recently received number one rankings in library resources, library services and tutoring services in the SUNY Student Opinion Survey. The college's faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as ten exclusively online bachelor's degrees. The college's 14 athletic teams compete as members of the NCAA Division III.
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The only easy way to get to King Island is to fly.
King Island is serviced by a number of airlines and details of these are below.
The race organisers strongly advise all visitors to make a booking early as there are only a limited number of seats. Sharp Airlines, travelling from Tasmania and Victoria is our preferred airline.
Check the airlines below for flight details
From Moorabbin Airport, SE Melbourne
King Island Airlines, phone (03) 9580 3777,
From Essendon Airport, Victoria
Sharp Airlines phone 1800 55 66 94
Sharp Airlines, phone 1800 55 66 94
www.sharpairlines.com.au From Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine),
Regional Express, 13 17 13
Vortex Air Tours & Private Charters
Vortex Air: 1300 867 839
Vortex Air operate charter flights from Moorabbin Airport or other airports by negotiation. Vortex specialise in charters from regional Victoria from locations such as Ballarat, Tyaab, Geelong, Torquay etc.
Please contact the event organisers if you are having difficulty finding a seat on a plane as they may be able to help.


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Frequently asked questions.
Q, Do I have to book early?
A, YES! Most courses fill up quickly so it is advisable to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please contact us for late availability just in case there is a space free or to join our waiting lists.
Q, May I bring a non-participating partner ?
A, Yes; non-participating partners are welcome at a large discount for guests staying at Arte Umbria, please see Painting in Europe for their specific discounts.
Q, Is it necessary to have painting/drawing experience ?
A, No; all the courses can cover all levels from beginner to the experienced artist.
Q, Do I need to bring my own equipment ?
A, You are welcome to bring your own equipment, but we provide basic art materials at our home in Umbria. Paints - oil, watercolour, pastels, crayons, pens, inks, brushes, papers and canvases and provide drawing boards, palettes, easels and stools. We recommend you bring your own sketchbooks, and any special paints and colours that we may not have. For courses further afield with Painting in Europe, all 'plein air' courses you must bring all your equipment that you will need. You will be guided by the tutor on this.
Q, How many students are typically on a course ?
A, Normally, there are between 6 and 10 students on each course.
Q, Are there long walking trips, as I may not be able to manage ?
A, We are as flexible as possible to suit peoples needs. Any locations are chosen not just for their beauty, but for conveniences and restaurants/cafes. There are steps throughout the house, and Umbria is slightly hilly.
Q, What type of cuisine ?
A, We have our own chef and offer a selection of fusion food, Italian and International. We try to cater for all dietary requirements.
If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help.
Contact Arte Umbria
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Cellphone: +33 643 436 721
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Regular price $15.00
All jewelry is hand stamped to order and may take 1 to 2 weeks before it is made, packaged, and on the way.
'VEGAN AS F*CK' bracelet.
25% of the proceeds for this bracelet is donated to non-profits helping reduce animal cruelty and spreading the word about the benefits of a cruelty-free diet.
- Handmade in the USA
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- Flexible enough to adjust fit.
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- Brass and copper will tarnish over time but can be easily polished to restore its shine.
- Comes in a 100% recycled, USA made kraft jewelry box.


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Reclaim Your Life!!
Today is another one of those days. My pain level isn't great, and the kids are driving us crazy. That's what we have to expect though with a 3 and 6 yr old. I've been having a hard time the last couple of days pain wise and once again it limits the amount that I can do. Yesterday I spent a fare amount of time laying down in my bed because of the pain. On days like this the emotions come flooding back at how things have changed. It reminds me of the fight I'm in right now and how easily my emotions can change. Sometimes I really have a hard time with my disability, and I start thinking about the day my struggling will come to an end As I started thinking about everything I was reminded of a poem that my therapists gave me. Take a second to listen to it!!
Lets face it when your having a bad day it's easy to let you mind go back to that place that you don't want it to. You start thinking about all the ways in which life has changed, and lets be honest you start thinking about all the things that effect you in negative ways. When I listen to this poem however it helps me get back into the frame of mind that I am going to reclaim my life.
It's OK that the pain of what happened comes rushing back, because the chances are that it probably always will. It's learning to harness that pain and turn it into something positive that takes time. There are so many ways in which you can make positive change in your life. Yes life is different, but why not live it to the fullest. We need to be able to focus our energy on the positive things that we have going for us and not what we can't do. Take a look at this video I came across.
If this doesn't motivate you to live life to the fullest then nothing will. When I look at how he lives his life, it motivates me to overcome even more. It's OK that I have off days and I realize that, however I want to try and focus more on the positive things that are going on in my life. Living life to its fullest and overcoming my obstacles is important to me. We may have things that come back from time to time that remind us of the past however we don't have to let them effect us the way that they sometimes do. I think I need to do a better job of not letting those feelings effect me.
The one thing about this video is that Nick never lets anything stand in his way. It's his ability to embrace things for the way they are, and then move on that I like so much. We need to adopt this attitude in order to live life to it's fullest. It all begins with the attitude that we have. Do you have the type of attitude that Nick displays? I know that I have a pretty positive outlook on things however I also know that I have my times that I'm not so positive. If you were to ask yourself today where you where at in reclaiming your life, what would you tell them?
All I can do is tell you about what I want out of my life, and hopefully it will inspire some of you out there that are suffering to look at things the same way. I'm not saying that things aren't a challenge at the moment, because they most certainly are. I'm still in a stage where I'm learning to deal with my disability. Strangely enough as time is going by I'm becoming stronger. With God's help I continue to work my way through this ordeal. There is so much to life that is out there for those of us with disabilities. I want to be able to say that I made the most out of my life. Things may not work out the way that I planned them however I can still make the most out of my life.


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Kathy and Kirsten are a mother/daughter duo with a passion for understanding self and others. After 10 years of coaching leaders in organizations, they recognized a need to leverage the curiosity skills that we already have in order to support our success – both personally and professionally. While coaching supports learning, curiosity creates it! The Institute Of Curiosity (formerly Coaching Culture) was created as a fun place to discover, learn, and connect with self and others by simply leveraging the skills we already have.
Resilient/authentic relationships, understanding self and others, meaningful connections, feeling seen, heard and understood – not only are these fundamental human needs for health and happiness, none of them can be achieved without curiosity. Throw in collaboration, innovation and critical thinking – essential for any leader or organizations success – also unattainable without curiosity.
We believe in The Power of Curiosity and are excited to share The Institute Of Curiosity with you. Mahatma Gandhi asked us to be the change we want to see in the world. We believe we can change the world, by our own example, one curious conversation at a time. We are honored to have you join us in the conversation.
Our clients include: leaders, physicians, health care organizations, negotiators, educators and parents. Learn more about our method here.
Kathy Taberner, MA, PCC
Kathy earned her certificate in Executive Coaching at Royal Roads University. She is a Certified Executive Coach with the designation of Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation. She serves on the Ethics Review Committee for the ICF, and has served on various non-profit boards and works as a volunteer for organizations that support women.
Kathy's experience has taught her that the leadership of an organization must work with its constituents to build a culture of understanding, collaboration and respect, one that is aware of the employees' needs as human beings if an organization is to thrive as a productive, sustainable enterprise. Kathy is a retired occupational therapist who was in industry, working with and integrating disabled employees back into the workplace in a way that worked for everyone. She completed an MA in Leadership, where her project focused on the leadership styles and emotional intelligence of women in senior leadership positions and since then has focused her work on supporting others in developing their leadership skills. A huge focus of this work has involved supporting leaders as they build their communication skills as part of enhancing their leadership skills.
Kathy has published in the IJCO International Journal of Coaching in Organizations: "Healthcare Professionals: Learning a Different Conversations" (2011, 8(3), 71-78),
Kathy has received the Prism Award from the International Coaching Federation (Vancouver) for her work with the British Columbia Provincial Health Authority in the area of coaching and leadership development.
Kathy shares her time between the Okanagan and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Kathy is a Certified Physician Coach – www.leaderphysician.com
Kirsten Siggins, CEC
Kirsten earned her certificate in Executive Coaching at Royal Roads University in 2006. Kirsten is a Certified Executive Coach, a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), and has a BA from Dalhousie University. With the birth of her first child, Kirsten gained a greater appreciation of the importance of communication as a parent, and the influence it has on the development of our children as emerging leaders. Through her experience as an executive coach working with leaders, she has seen first hand how parents and schools are not supporting our emerging leaders with the skills needed to succeed in our constantly changing future. While the 'what' of parenting (loving, feeding and keeping your kids safe etc) remains the same, 'how' parents show up to support their kids has changed (need for curiosity, collaboration, understanding of self and others, critical thinking, communication skills). These are skills very few are ever taught and are expected to have in order to succeed. Kirsten shares the skills found soon to be released book The Power Of Curiosity with women's and parent groups in Los Angeles.
Kirsten believes curiosity is essential to a healthy lifestyle. Based on her experience as a production manager in the entertainment industry, as a wardrobe stylist (American Idol, AOL RED) and promotions coordinator for Warner Music London UK, she has seen how regardless of the industry, age and position, we all struggle with communication skills and building relationships – essential to personal success, growth, innovation, health and happiness.
Kirsten lives with her husband and 2 kids in Los Angeles, CA.


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Here's a project we don't see every day! Luckily Mr Junk was up to the challenge. The Mr Junk team was taking care of a typical haul – removing an armoire, a dehumidifier, and an old ping pong table from a basement in metro Atlanta – when our customer asked for an add-on service. He had a 1200lb safe that he needed moved to from the basement to another room. It was a new one for us, but we were happy to oblige. Our team quickly chopped up some wooden dowels to use as rollers and pushed the safe down the hallway, weaving around corners to get the unwieldy safe tucked into to its new corner without leaving dents in any of the walls. It's safe to say that we now know how the Egyptians felt rolling those huge stone blocks for the pyramids!
Do you have an unconventional junk hauling job in metro Atlanta? Mr Junk offers superior junk removal and custom add-on services. Whether you're getting rid of old furniture, donating sporting equipment to those in need, junking a dilapidated hot tub, or even trying to move a heavy safe safely down the hallway, we'll do what we can to help you out for a great price. Just call Mr Junk and we'll do the rest!


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Connecticut college student and monitor of the event, Caitlin Belforti, speaking at the Friends Center in Philadelphia.
New York activist Daniel Hazen speaking.
Aki Imai is from Ohio. He launched the Our Life After Labels submission-based blog.
Joe Rogers, a Philly local, is the director of the National Mental Health Self-help Clearinghouse.
Signs of the times.
John Judge read a statement of support from Paula J. Caplan who was unable to attend.
Long time San Francisco activist and retired attorney Ted Chabasinski.
The backdrop for the mornings events.
Godly Mathew once spent one hundred consecutive days protesting against psychiatric abuse outside Philadelphia's Friends Hospital.
Down with psychiatric labels. Up with human beings.
Ted's banner.
Inside the Friends Center events get underway.
Outside of the Friends Center where the rally took place.
Inside again.
The march to the Convention Center minutes away.
Director of the Anchorage Alaska based Center for Psychiatric Rights lawyer Jim Gottstein.
The demonstration outside of the Convention Center.
Pedestrians crossing the street.
Protesters outside of the Convention Center.
Demonstrators and pedestrians.
The Icarus Project well represented.
The shrinks label bible, in revision, and its discontents.
What's that? Psychopharmacomania?
David Oaks, director of MindFreedom International, at the microphone beside Philadelphia native Susan Rogers.
Amid other not so spontaneous eruptions of Mad Pride!
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BY DARREN JOHNSTONE in La Manga – Capital City Press
New Hibs goalkeeper Tony Reguero insists he will not be fazed by the challenge of trying to dislodge Mark Oxley after revealing how he relished playing alongside Iker Casillas when they were young.
The experienced Spaniard signed a one-year deal on Monday after leaving Ross County but looks set to begin the campaign on the bench after head coach Alan Stubbs admitted that Oxley is in possession of the gloves.
Reguero has been used to fighting it out for the number one jersey ever since his youth team days at Real Madrid, and insists he is looking forward to pushing Oxley, who signed a permanent two-year deal last week, for a place in the side.
The 33-year-old, who is set to begin his fourth season in Scotland following spells with Inverness, Kilmarnock and County said: "I've played for several teams and I've always had the same problem.
"I always have to fight to play and you have to show everyday what you can do.
"I played alongside Iker Casillas when we were young at Madrid and it was an education then. I remember that time very well.
"Casillas is one year older than me and sometimes the goalkeepers would train together for the whole year."
Speaking from Hibs' pre-season camp in La Manga, the 33-year-old added: "I know that Mark did very well last season.
"I came here to compete, enjoy my life and to fight for the number one jersey.
"After that the manager will put one of us in.
"Everyday I will fight for the number one jersey and after that it's the decision of the manager – it's not a problem for me.
"Competition makes you better and I'm sure for him it will be the same. I think it's very good for any keeper to keep pushing you up.
"People have in mind that two goalkeepers have to have a bad relationship.
"But that's not true, you work with your team-mates everyday and you have to spend so many hours with them and the goalkeeper coach. I'm sure I will get on fine with Mark."
Reguero admits he is delighted to be continuing his playing career in Scotland after initially signing for Caley in 2012.
He added: "When I said goodbye to Scotland around a month ago, I was a little bit sad.
"But I'm so happy to be going back. Everyone has treated me so well and I've had a really good time.
"I've not always played but I really like Scotland. I actually met my girlfriend Debra, who is also Spanish, in Inverness when we were both taking English lessons."
Hibs head coach Stubbs, meanwhile, admits he is edging closer to tying down Keith Watson on a permanent deal after the defender finished last season on loan at Easter Road from Dundee United.
Watson, who has linked up with the squad in Spain, made nine appearances before a hamstring injury brought his campaign to a premature end.
Stubbs added: "There's every chance that something will be done very soon.
"Keith's happy to be here, very keen to come back – he showed a real willingness.
"When Keith first came in it was to provide competition for places and he certainly did that when he got the opportunity, especially in a three at the back and as a wing-back."


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But I felt a lot more uncomfortable seeing the skinheads' slogans in Kyiv because they reminded me of St. Petersburg. There, every once in while, a crowd of drunk animals would kill someone looking non-Slavic: a Vietnamese foreign student, an Azeri gastarbeiter, a 9-year-old Tajik girl. The girl was killed almost across the street from where we lived - and I'm still wondering what you have to do to your son for him to go out, get drunk, stab a black-haired child to death and then continue considering himself a man, not a little stinking piece of shit. And all the swastikas on the walls. And Hitler's birthday - I learned the date here in Moscow, not in St. Pete, because the police used to cordon off Moscow's center on April 20, to prevent the skins from making a really unignorable mess of a celebration.
In Kyiv, I was so proud of our young people - they made it all happen, and not a single person was killed. Not a single one. Amazing. Impossible to imagine something like this happening in Russia.
But it doesn't mean we don't have our own shit, including skinheads. And it's so sad.
Here's an English-language account of what happened to a black USAID employee yesterday, in Kyiv (from the Washington Times, via Registan.net):
Skinhead attack
A black American diplomat yesterday said he was severely beaten by a white thugs in the Ukrainian capital in an unusual racial attack in a country still celebrating its newly won democratic freedoms.
Robert Simmons, who serves with the U.S. Agency for International Development in Uzbekistan, said the attack occurred Saturday night, as he was walking along a street with friends during a visit to Kiev. He told the Associated Press that he was beaten by more than a dozen men who had shaved heads and wore combat boots.
"I was attacked because I am African American. They did not touch my friends who were there with me, but were not black," he told an AP reporter in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent.
"They beat me in turns. It looked like training for them."
Police arrived after the attack by the skinheads, and the U.S. Embassy in Kiev said it will insist that the Ukrainian authorities find the assailants.
A spokeswoman for the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington said such attacks are rare.
"It is not common in Ukraine. We have a very friendly atmosphere for all foreign nationals," said Iryna Bezverkha.
Ukrainians are working hard to improve their country's government and human rights record after the December pro-democracy protests led to the election of reformist President Viktor Yushchenko.
In November, the U.S. Embassy warned of "racially motivated incidents against non-Caucasian foreigners, including American citizens of African and Asian descent."
The embassy also said that blacks and Asians "may be subject to various types of harassment, such as being stopped on the street by both civilians and law enforcement officials."


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Samsung UE40EH5300 full review
Samsung's Series 5 LED LCD TVs may forego fripperies such as 3D, motion control and USB timeshift recording, but if you're looking for a big brand, internet-enabled television, they're very temptingly priced.
The 40in Samsung UE40EH5300 reviewed here typically sells for around £500. It's also available as the 32in UE32EH5300 (currently £376 on Amazon), 46in UE46EH5300 (£640) and 50in UE50EH5300 (£899). See also Group test: what's the best TV?
Design is generic. At 93mm deep, this big-screen isn't quite as svelte as its more glamorous stablemates. Not that you'd be able to tell when viewed square on; the Samsung UE40EH5300 set has a glossy frontage with a slim bezel.
There are two HDMI inputs on the rear of the Samsung UE40EH5300, nestled alongside a SCART and combination AV phono/component jacks. There's also ethernet, an optical digital audio output and headphone mini-jack (an odd place for this, but there you go).
Side-mounted is a third HDMI, plus a couple of USB ports and a CI card slot. There's no integrated Wi-Fi, although the Samsung UE40EH5300 TV will work with an 802.11 wireless dongle.
Samsung UE40EH5300: user interface
The Samsung UE40EH5300's user interface is clean and colourful. Samsung's online portal offers a fine selection of streaming services, including BBC iPlayer, Netflix and Skype, plus a gazillion apps of more variable interest.
Multimedia file playback support is also excellent. MKV, AVI, MOV and MP4 all play from stick or NAS, while audio compatibility embraces FLAC, WMA, MP3 and AAC. Tracks are represented by a funky spinning CD graphic, adorned with album art when available. The Samsung UE40EH5300's programme guide is a standard Freeview EPG affair, enlivened by a live TV channel window.
Audio-visual performance is good, with caveats. There are no high-speed refresh modes to bolster the Samsung UE40EH5300's 100Hz panel, which means motion resolution brick-walls at just under 800 lines.
Engaging the LED MotionPlus function fails to lift this, but it does drop the set's brightness. If you're looking for a TV that delivers crisp sporting detail, you'll need to look further up Samsung's range. For less frenetic viewing, the Samsung UE40EH5300 is fine. There's no horizontal judder on pans, and pictures have a dynamism that's immediately appealing. Colour reproduction is livid, with reds tending toward orange, but blacks are sufficiently deep, with noise and miscellaneous fizz low.
Backlight uniformity, the bane of most edge-lit screens, is good; only a low-level glow emanates from the corners. Take care with placement though, as off-axis viewing is limited. Contrast and colour drop away quickly when viewed from the side.
The Samsung UE40EH5300's audio performance is surprisingly good. The cabinet's extra girth affords room to some decent speakers, translating to a listenable mid-range. Don't get too excited about the SRS TheatreSound HD preset though, it's duller than a Big brother contestant.
Samsung UE40EH5300: Specs
- 46in LCD TV
- 1920 x 1080 pixel
- Freeview HD, DVB-S2 tuners
- 3x HDMI, 1x SCART, 1x Composite/ Component
- 2 x 10W sound system
- coaxial S/PDIF, headphone jack
- 10/100 ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi via USB adaptor
- 2x USB 2.0, CI slot
- 62W average power consumption
- (w/o stand): 928 x 551 x 93mm
- 9kg
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The second annual Project Lifesaver 5K will be held Saturday, August 13th at 9am at the Avon Hendricks Regional Health YMCA. The course is stroller and wheelchair accessible. Pets are not allowed on the course, however service animals are permitted. Due to the need for traffic control and lane restrictions, each participant needs to be able to complete the course in an hour and 10 minutes.
Timing of the run is going to be handled by Fun-Races.
The run will conclude with a short presentation and awards will be given out near the finish line at approximately 10am. Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers overall. Awards will also be given to the top finisher in each of the follwoing categories:


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Bellator star Anastasia Yankova has announced she will make her return to the cage on April 8th when she competes on the Bellator 176 card. No opponent has been named as of yet.
Yankova (4-0-0) is currently one of the most highly touted prospects in the women's flyweight division. The Russian has been on a tear since making her professional debut, finishing two of her opponents in the very first round via an Armbar, whilst submitting another in round two.
The 25-year-old was a champion in muay-thai before making the transition to MMA.
Recently, Bellator MMA president Scott Coker revealed the women's 125lb flyweight belt will be introduced by the end of the year. A victory for 25-year-old Yankova will no doubt put her in line for a potential shot at the belt.
Bellator 176 take place on April 8, 2017 at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy. The event will air live on Spike TV.


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Us Brits are pretty hard off when it comes to data plans. Tariffs may not be as expensive as they are in the States, but you can expect to have a pretty tight data allowance when you purchase a smartphone on this side of the pond.
Although most carriers don't allow more than a few GB per month, Three UK has recently launched the One plan, which offers truly unlimited data on all plans which are £35 a month. The plan has proved popular with the iPhone and Android phones, and it seems as though other networks may finally be thinking about following suit.
T-Mobile UK has begun to offer truly unlimited data to its customers who sign up before September 30, presumably to measure the amount of data that these customers will use while they ponder over whether they begin offering it to customers permanently.
Phones which are highlighted as having truly unlimited data are the Samsung Galaxy S II, HTC Desire S, and Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, although any phone which comes with a 24 month plan at £25 per month or higher should come with the same data plan, including other Android phones as well as the iPhone 4.
Unfortunately, tethering isn't included in the bundle so the data offered is strictly for your mobile only. Still, there's no denying that it's a great offer, so if you're in the market for a new phone between now and the end of September, remember to drop by the T-Mobile store and see what they're offering.
Source: T-Mobile (thanks, Anthony!)