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A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging Benny Lee Freeman, 35, of Ravenna, Ohio, with being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, and with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
Count 1 of the indictment charges that on or about December 23, 2013, Freeman was in possession of a Walther, model P22, .22 caliber pistol, a Ruger, model 77/22, .22 caliber rifle, and ammunition, after being previously convicted of Trafficking in LSD, in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, and Possession of Marijuana for Sale, in the Tehama County Superior Court in the State of California.
Count 2 of the indictment charges that on or about December 23, 2013, Freeman possessed with the intent to distribute marijuana.
If convicted, the defendant's sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including the defendant's prior criminal record, if any, the defendant's role in the offense and the characteristics of the violations. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and, in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.
The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Portage County Drug Task Force. The matter is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David M. Toepfer.
An indictment in only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government's burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.


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Being located in the central Mediterranean, Malta is known for its diverse historic sites and the rocky landscapes. Over time, there were many rulers who left their mark on Maltese civilization. Among these, the Romans, Moors, Sicilians, Knights of Saint John, French and British had the greatest impact on shaping the nowadays Malta.
The Maltese language is a mixture of Sicilian, standard Italian and Arabic. Alongside English, is the official language of Malta. Although was dropped as an official language, Italian remains still widely spoken.
Getting around in Malta
There are three inhabited islands in the Maltese Archipelago: Malta, Gozo, and Comino.
Malta is the main island. Here is where the International Airport (the only airport in Malta) is located. Most likely this is where you'll arrive in Malta. The other two islands connect to the main island through ferries.
Going by bus
Both Malta and Gozo, have a good public bus transportation network. The routes usually link the different localities in Malta to major hubs such as Valletta, Mater Dei Hospital, and the Airport. In Gozo, the routes run primarily from the central hub of Victoria Bus Station to various localities on the island.
You can find more info about the public transportation system here.
Although the bus network is good, it may take more time to get to a specific place, especially if you're not close to one of the major stations. Renting a car might smooth the things a bit, but it's more adventurous, too.
Driving in Malta
Driving in Malta can be quite challenging. If you live in a country where people drive on the right side of the road, you might find driving here difficult.
Having the full administrative power and taking advantage of the fact the Maltese were isolated on their islands and didn't know how the rest of the people were driving on the road, the Brits convinced the Maltese that their way is the right way. Therefore, the cars run on the left side here.
Since most of the people are not used having the gearbox on the left side, the manual transmission cars tend to be a mess. My rental had only 16000 km on board, but the gearbox was worse than the one on the cars used for driving school.
The roads are not very friendly either. Many roads are in bad condition and narrow. In some cases, there isn't enough space for two cars to pass so you'll have to become a bit more creative to find the right solution.
The GPS maps were a bit outdated, too. Google didn't seem preoccupied to invest too many resources into keeping an up to date status of the current infrastructure. There might be situations where you will end up on some roads on which you could barely fit one car.
At some point, I've ended up on a road that was so narrow that I could barely pass with my car. A local, who was passing by, being amused by my struggle, stopped for a moment and said: "This is the Highway of Malta".
Besides all these, many Maltese drivers have an aggressive driving style and lose patience quickly.
Parking is also problematic here. Make sure that your accommodation has private parking if you decide to rent a car. There are many areas where you'll have to circle a lot to find a parking spot.
Valletta, the capital of this country, is one of the most problematic in terms of parking. There is a Controlled Vehicular Access system in place here. The system scans your plate numbers and calculates the time the vehicle remained inside the Valletta CVA boundary and finally computes the fee due for access and parking based on the tariffs issued by Transport Malta.
Although challenging, driving a car has its advantages. You'll be able to reach faster to your destination and see places that are not normally on the bus routes. You could see the whole thing as an adventure, that will spice things up a bit.
Where to stay
There are a number of places where you can find good accommodation options, alongside decent restaurants and bars. In my opinion, the best places to stay are Saint Julian's, Silema and Bugibba (and the nearby locations). Valletta, it's animated during the daytime, but it's pretty quiet and dull at night.
Things to do on the Island of Malta
The Island of Malta is the main island of this archipelago and has the most popular tourist attractions.
Valletta, the small capital city of Malta, is a city with great historical and cultural heritage. It contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John. All its impressive bastions, forts, and cathedral, were completed in the astonishingly short time of 15 years.
Among the attractions of this city are: the Upper Barrakka Gardens, the Lower Barrakka Gardens and the St John's co-Cathedral & museum.
From the Upper Barrakka Gardens, it is also possible to see the Saluting Battery each day at 12:00 and 16:00, which I highly recommend you to experience.
Saint Julian's
Saint Julian's is probably the most animated area in Malta, which, for most people, makes it a perfect place for accommodation. The Paceville district is heavily populated with nightclubs, casinos, bars, strip clubs, pubs, and restaurants, and is the most important nightlife hub on the island.
Close to Saint Julian's, Sliema is a major residential and commercial area and a good place for shopping, dining, and café life.
Bugibba is a zone within St. Paul's Bay and it is a popular tourist resort, containing numerous hotels, restaurants, pubs, clubs, and a casino.
The Ancient Temples
Both more than 5000 years old, the Tarxien and Ħaġar Qim Temples are a great attraction for the passionate of ancient history.
The former capital of Malta, Mdina is a fortified inhabited city and it's one of the main tourist attractions in Malta. This place has a rich history and in the last years has been extensively restored. You should definitely put Mdina on your list.
Blue Grotto & Dingli Cliffs
Blue Grotto and Dingli Cliffs represent some of the natural wonders of this Island. They offer stunning views of the sea and the rocky Maltese landscape.
The small town of Mellieha is famous for its sandy beaches, near the Golden Bay, and Popeye Village amusement park.
From what I've seen during my trip in Malta, the Golden Bay Beach is the best place if you want to go to the beach. This sandy beach represents a nice exception from Malta's small and rocky beaches.
The Popeye Village was initially the film set of the "Popeye" musical production. Today has grown into one of the major tourist attractions on the Maltese Islands. It's a great place for small children.
Marsaxlokk is a fishing village in the South part, famous for its fish market, colorful boats and fish restaurants. It's a colorful area and a good place to enjoy seafood.
St. Peter's Pool, a beautiful natural swimming pool, is located close to Marsaxlokk at the tip of Delimara Point.
Things to do in Gozo Island
For going to Gozo you will most likely use the ferry terminal in Cirkewwa. It is both an option for pedestrians and cars. The prices for return tickets are around 15 EUR for a car, including the driver, and 5 EUR for pedestrians.
At least for cars, you will pay the ticket price on your return from Gozo.
Victoria, also known as Rabat, is the capital city of Gozo. The Citadel represents one of the main tourist attractions of this city and is visible from almost all the Island.
Azure Window
Azure Window was one of Malta's major tourist attractions. Although the original limestone natural arch collapsed into the sea, the landscape is still impressive.
Not far from Xlendi Beach, which is pretty small, you can climb the cliffs and discover some fascinating caves.
The Comino Island
Comino is the smallest inhabited island of the Maltese Archipelago. Its main tourist attraction is the famous Blue Lagoon. If the weather is nice you can take a ferry and spend some time at the beach here. The beach is not very large and it seems to get very crowded during the summer.
I haven't got the chance to visit this during my trip, especially since the water was pretty cold.
Some Final Impressions
Although not the ideal beach destination, Malta manages to seduce the visitor with its beautiful landscapes, good food, and great historical heritage. No one can leave untouched by its stunning natural wonders.
This land has been shaped by so many nations and diverse civilizations that it became a unique gem in Europe.
Overall, I've enjoyed my time here very much and highly recommend you to visit this beautiful country.


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Situated in the ancient capital of the Kalinga empire, Bhubaneswar's, the Lingaraja Temple is probably one of India's most remarkable ancient, architectural achievements, with a 54-meter tower dominating the landscape. Encapsuled by high walls on all sides, the Lingaraja temple or the Bhubaneshwar is one of the most well known temples in Orissa. It is one of the best and splendoured examples of the architectural excellence which the artists had achieved during the 11th century.
The outer walls of the temple exhibit unparalled carvings. The beautifully carved and sculpted images of various God and Goddess are unrivalled. The temple complex has three compartments and each one has a temple each. Towards south of the entrance to main temple is image of Lord Ganesha, at the back is the image of Goddess Parvati and to north is Lord Kartikya. The Lingaraja temple has got various pillars and halls which add to its beauty.
The vast Bindu Sagar lake is the center around which are located the multitude of temples of Bhubaneshwar. The Lingaraja temple is located in a spacious courtyard covering over 250000 sq feet and is bounded by fortified walls. Its tower rises up to 180 feet and is elaborately carved.


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Do you think property prices in most parts of the country today are too high, which is the main reason for delay in real estate market recovery and slow home sales?
No, the property prices in most parts of the country are not too high. Property prices in India may have risen to high levels but so has the disposable income of an average household. According to the HDFC affordability index, a steeper rise in household incomes as compared to the housing prices has brought down the affordability ratio to 4.4 which is the lowest ever in this decade since 4.3 in the year 2004. There might be a few exceptions in certain micro-markets but overall housing has become much more affordable than in the past.
Delay in real estate market recovery and slow home sales can be attributed majorly to high interest rates on home loans which currently stands at over 9%. Also the various taxes (stamp duty, registration and VAT) that need to be paid for property purchase has also increased to as close as 25% of the total price of the property. All these factors are turning potential home buyers away from real estate.
What are the main reasons why potential home buyers are shying away from buying property? Which are the markets which have been impacted the most and why?
There is a hesitation amongst home buyers to invest in real estate currently due to the resurgent equity markets. People are choosing to invest in mutual funds over real estate due to the high liquidity in stocks. Typically a real estate investment has a three-year waiting period which is not applicable to mutual funds investment. But such a market scenario is only for a short term since once potential home buyers will accumulate profits in stocks they will turn to investing in real estate again.
Amongst the property markets, Delhi-NCR region and Mumbai has been adversely affected. Latest reports show that Mumbai has 36 months' worth of unsold inventory while Delhi has 42 months' worth of unsold inventory. Compared to these two markets Pune fares much better, with unsold inventory worth just 16 months. Since most of the home buyers in Pune are end-users and not investors, property prices have remained stable, unlike in Delhi or Mumbai.
Real estate sector has been plagued by several cases of project delays. What are the reasons for the delays and what do you think can be done to fix the situation?
One of the major causes of project delays have been the difficulty in getting construction permits. If only the government streamlines the entire process of granting construction permits, a lot of the projects would not be subjected to unforeseen delays. India has been ranked at 142nd position for ease of doing business by World Bank's Global Reports and at 184 for ease of getting construction permits. So we are actually one of the most difficult markets to receive timely construction permits.
The last few years have seen a severe shortage of labour for the real estate sector. How severe is the situation?
The shortage of labour in the urban areas was caused due to a series of development projects being undertaken in rural areas. Whether it is the rural employment strategies adopted by the former government like MGNREGA or the developmental work being undertaken by Gram Panchayats themselves, the average labourer in rural India can find plenty of opportunities in his own backyard. The lure of better pay in the cities is also subsiding since these government backed development projects are ensuring labourers get paid their dues timely.
The government has recently launched the 'Housing for All by 2022' and '100 Smart Cities' schemes. How do you think private real estate companies would benefit from these initiatives?
The Smart Cities project would lead to more land being issued for urban development and housing. Feeing up land for planned urban development would prove to be a much needed move for both the consumers and private real estate firms. The smart cities broadly consist of ICT integrated projects implemented under the following five themes: energy, transportation, smart buildings, governance and social infrastructure. Private real estate companies could also be roped in by the government in the creation of smart buildings and the social infrastructure needed for the smooth functioning of these smart cities.
How do you see the new Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill impacting the larger real estate ecosystem? Do you think transparency in the sector would increase investors' and buyers' confidence?
The onset of a new pro-reform government in 2014 is set to benefit the real estate industry. The new government's policies look very positive. The promise of increased transparency from the state and central government will lead to speedy policy transmission as well. Earlier, policies were made just to favour a few lobbies; now they are intended to be fair and meant for all. The Real Estate Regulation Bill is a step towards ensuring stricter adherence to the norms and regulations by real estate players.
The customers' fears towards real estate companies have been addressed and there are properly laid out rules and regulations to those who falter to deliver their promises. Hence, it would make property buying far more secure and bring in more transparency and accountability. It would definitely boost the investor and home buyers' confidence.
Would Kolte Patil adopt asset-light model and would tie up with other land owning companies going forward?
Yes, we are open to it. In fact we have a few projects in Pune under DMA. In future if and when an opportunity arrives, we would gladly tie up with land owning companies for future project ventures.
What are your plans regarding online sales?
We are already selling homes online. In February 2015, Kolte-Patil launched NestFest 2015, India's first single developer's property exhibition in Pune. The exhibition was preceded with the launch of our online booking portal (booking.koltepatil.com) which was our first attempt at selling homes online. It was a tremendous success as many of our potential customers who were unable to visit Pune during NestFest, could book a property of their choice through the online portal and avail all the NestFest offers.
We have thus recognised the home buyers' need to access all the information on various properties at their fingertips. The inputs received from various home buyers during NestFest has led to the creation of a new vertical in our organisation: a team that only handles online sales.
What are your plans to for the current year?
This year we have close to six project launches in Pune and one in Mumbai. Apart from that we are focusing on integrating technology at every customer touch point to simplify the home buying process. At Kolte-Patil we are working towards making home buying easier and hassle free and with our online booking portal, smart phone apps and high technology integration. In the past few months we have been able to achieve so to a great extent but there is much more to look forward to in the second half of the year.


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Taipei, Nov. 10 (CNA) Thirty-three out of 64 aboriginal settlements around the country have been determined by experts as unsafe and will probably have to be relocated, President Ma Ying-jeou said Tuesday.
"We are working on plans to keep the aboriginal settlements at their original sites as much as possible, but if relocation is the only option, we hope the people living in these settlements will defer to the government's judgment," he said.
Aware that the residents of these settlements would rather rebuild their homes at their original sites, the president said safety should be the top consideration and urged people to look at the issue rationally.
"The government will find proper locations to rebuild settlements for these people," he said.
Citing a study by Chen Hung-yu, a geology professor, and Lin Ming-lang, a civil engineering professor, both at National Taiwan University, Ma said other 10 settlements are considered "safe with conditions," with the remaining 21 declared safe.
He said the two experts based their findings on aerial photos, topographic maps and satellite photos of the settlements.
Ma made the remarks while receiving a group of rescuers who helped with relief operations in aboriginal settlements around the island in the wake of Typhoon Morakot.
Morakot swept through Taiwan Aug. 8-9, killing more than 600 people. Most of the victims were killed by mudslides triggered by torrential rain in mountainous areas populated mostly by indigenous people.
The heavy toll exacted by Morakot on lives and property prompted discontent with the Ma administration, led to the step-down of then-Premier Liu Chao-shiuan and prompted an islandwide survey of aboriginal settlements in an attempt to prevent a repeat of the tragedy.


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…is time taken from something God wants you to actually spend time on. A reader who realized this writes:
I just read your blog about Spirit Daily/Medjugorje. I agree w/you re: Medj. even though my reversion back to Holy Mother Church came about due to Perpetual Adoration and reading a book on Medj. in the chapel. But as you say, I believe it's God's graces through the Sacraments and Adoration that helped me. I followed it for some years, but started losing my zeal for listening to the monthly messages at some point. I had no idea about Fr. Jozo or the other priest scandals. But it did strike me as funny how none of the visionaries went into the priesthood or religious life. And then one of them married a beauty queen. It started to go down hill for me – it felt confusing to feel this way given that I thought it helped me in my reversion back to all the Sacraments in the first place.
But with all you've written, I'm totally convinced that we should stay away from it. Now my other big concern is that people are following these messages and losing the message of Fatima. In July, I was privileged to be able to attend the Catechetical Institute at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House in Beaverton, OR. Fr. Andrew Apostoli was one of the teachers this year. One of his talks was on Fatima for today. It was filled with pertinent facts about this church-approved apparition and our ability as lay people to help bring about Our Lady's Triumph of the Immaculate Heart, by participating the the Five First Saturday Devotions.
I realize not all are called to this Devotion or the Rosary – but if people are called by God to be doing this and are instead distracted by following Medj. they will be ignoring what Our Lady asked of us. I hope you don't find this annoying or anything as some folks who have devotions to particular apparitions can be – it's just meant to be informative and to also prove your point that Medj. can be a dangerous thing even for those who think they are doing right by following those apparitions. Medj. is a distraction and distractions are not good.
Below is the text of the Letter I sent out informing people of what Fr. Apostoli asked of us to do along with a link to a talk he gave on Fatima for Today I found on youtube that was similar to the talk I heard him give.
By the way, I asked Fr. Apostoli his opinion on Medj. and he was not favorable about it – thousands of messages that go on and on. He also thought it could be a distraction from the simple message of Our Lady of Fatima. I'd love to know your opinion on my thoughts on this Marc – let me know what you think. Thanks.
God bless you. Please pray for my family – we have 3 teenage sons, our youngest has Down Syndrome. We're struggling a lot right now with family issues – thanks for your prayers. Blessed Christmas and New Year!
Hello Dear Friends In Christ: Peace be with you. I was blessed to be able to see Fr. Andrew Apostoli of EWTN (vice-postulator for the cause of canonization of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen and Priest of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) give this talk (Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96rJGbqYDGQ) live at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House in Beaverton this past July. The information he spoke of was both startling and convicting regarding the church-approved apparitions of Fatima. He gives historic information on the time lines about the several attempts of different Popes to make the consecration of Russia in union with all the Bishops of the world and also little known information pertaining to the 3rd secret of Fatima. The definitive consecration was made by Pope John Paul II on March 25th 1984 and was said to be accepted by Heaven by Sr. Lucia dos Santos, one of the original seers.
The question was put to Sr. Lucia how will we know that Heaven accepted this consecration and she simply said to look to the East. The Berlin Wall was taken down in 1989 – 5 years after the consecration. Recently, Putin outlawed gay marriage and there has been a revitalization of the Christian faith happening in Russia. From 1985 until 2011 there has been an increase in churches in Russia of 350%! Their monasteries are full up and their numbers are growing.
Why hasn't the full Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary happened yet if the consecration made by Bl. John Paul II was valid? I asked Fr. Apostoli about this and he said that people are not doing what Our Lady asked for in SUFFICIENT NUMBERS – making the Five First Saturdays Devotion. Sr. Lucia said that this is the MOST NEGLECTED PART OF THE MESSAGE OF FATIMA – this is why the conversions are taking so long to happen. Father Apostoli made the plea that if enough Catholics were doing what Our Lady asked, he thinks that we can experience the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary by the 100th year anniversary of the the apparitions at Fatima-the year 2017. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI expressed this as his hope as well – he said, "Learn the message of Fatima, Live the message of Fatima and Spread the message of Fatima," on May 13, 2010 when he was visiting Fatima on the 10th anniversary of the Beatification Jacinta and Francisco Marto. The Prophetic message of Fatima is for our times. The year 2017 is only 4 years off. Time is short and the hour is late. That it why it is so vital that as many of us as possible do what Our Lady asks of us especially the Five First Saturdays Devotion. (We can do the Five First Saturdays several times over, not just once).
It is a sacrifice and not easy to fulfill the Five First Saturdays Devotion. It is a simple and beautiful solution to world peace, yet it is not effortless to accomplish. But I believe that is precisely why it will bear such GREAT FRUIT – the Triumph of Mary's Immaculate Heart! With Our Lady's help, we can do it.
Please watch the very important and informative talk (link above) by Fr. Apostoli in part or all and consider making the Five First Saturdays in order to help hasten the coming of the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary since the consecration of Russia has indeed been fulfilled by Bl. John Paul II. We as the lay people need to do our part for the era of Christ's Peace to reign in our hearts and in our world.
Let us fulfill Our Blessed Mother's requests by honoring the First Five Saturdays, and praying a daily rosary for world peace, in order to experience FULL triumph of the prayers of her Immaculate Heart for peace in our world. For those of you who are not familiar with Her requests, they are:
*Pray the rosary daily for world peace. Our Blessed Mother taught us to pray at the end of each mystery; "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy."
*The Holy Father must consecrate Russia to her Immaculate Heart. (This has been fulfilled in 1984 by Pope JP II);
*REPARATION against the sins and blasphemies committed against Mary's Immaculate Heart by honoring five first consecutive Saturdays of the month by doing the following on those days;
*Receive Holy Communion, (a communion service or 5:30 pm Mass is acceptable if no other Mass is available).
*Go to confession 8 days before or after,
*Pray a rosary with the intention of making reparation for the wounds and blasphemies against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, (i.e. those who speak or think ill of the mother of God and/or getting others to do so),
*Meditate upon a mystery or mysteries of the rosary keeping Mary company for 15 minutes.
Our Blessed Mother also promises to assist at the hour of our death, with her prayers for God's many graces, those who have fulfilled the Five First Saturdays devotion.
PLEASE pass this on to anyone you wish. Father Apostoli encouraged us to get this message out to our parishes, friends, etc. He said the conversion of the world needs it and Our Lady said when enough people do the Five First Saturdays, then her Triumph will come. Our Lady is asking us as her loyal sons and daughters to do this. Thank you and may God bless you for your efforts.
Fr. Apostoli has researched and written a recent book for Ignatius Press, titled, Fatima for Today, an Urgent Message of Marian Hope.
The following links may be helpful:
*For help fulfilling the first five Saturdays of the month request to "meditate" upon a mystery of the rosary for 15 minutes, or, if you wish to learn how to pray the rosary: (There are other similar websites, such as EWTN's website or the Rosary Confraternity's website.) http://www.how-to-pray-the-rosary-everyday.com/ (Scroll down, and you will find a section titled; "Catholic Mysteries of the Rosary" with beautiful visuals and scripture verses.)
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Headline should be: Anti-Trump Protester Punches Old Man In Face
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I don't know the man's age, but in many states a physical assault on a person over a certain age (usually 60 or 65) get accelerated charging, turning what would be a misdemeanor battery into a felony.
As critical as I have been of Trump and some of his supporters, it's equally true that the media has an agenda.
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We started with polka dots and a color scheme from Molly's birthday shirt (pictured above, a gift from Grammy!), and went from there. I made the invites in Pages, and used a scrapbook paper pack, (which has seen us through parties and showers for about 6 years now!), for the banners. :) We even got to do some early decorating since most of the fun doubled as Easter cheer!
We started our celebration with a picnic lunch, although none of the colorful quilts made it onto the wet grass. {But I'm not complaining because we got the only two hours of sunshine the whole weekend!} We served croissant sandwiches, bunny rabbit-shaped PBJs, carrots and ranch, fruit salad, bird's nest pretzels, Easter goldfish, and carrot patch brownies. Loved the Easter punch idea found on Pinterest, and that we found peeps in the exact color scheme! So fun. :)
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We had some ongoing activities set-up, including a guess-the-jelly-beans jar, Molly's birthday book guest book, fingerprint art and coloring pages, pin the tail on the bunny, and of course, just playing in the yard.
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Then we had the Easter egg hunt! I really wanted the egg hunt to last for a little while and be more of an activity where the kids could help each other (as opposed to just a free for all/grab any eggs you see). I also wanted to be able to pick out specific prizes and know that each child would get one of everything. So I planned two separate hunts, one for 2 and under-ish (Molly's little gal pals), and one for the bigger kids (all brothers!). We found all kinds of fun stuffers... necklaces and hair bows for the girls, and ring pops and other snacks/candy of course. We also hid egg-shaped sidewalk chalk and carrot bubble necklaces, and scattered a hundred camo army men throughout the yard for the boys to find. The little girls each had a designated egg color, and the boys had "egg maps" to follow. I think it turned out cute, except that I didn't explain well to the bigger kids to separate the boy/girl eggs and had to do some egg recon missions. :) (Note: To replicate this hunt idea, you also have to be on top of your RSVPs or just plan for extras).
Enjoying some loot...
Last we sang "Happy Birthday," and had cake.
I think it's safe to say the birthday girl had her cake and ate it too! ;)
We had so much fun celebrating our little Easter chick with special people who love her and our family well.
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Location: 14 miles from CarsonLos Angeles, CA - 90013
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Canon Inkjet Printer Good For Photos
Individuals unsure of a suitable present for Father's Day have been pointed in the direction of the Canon Pixma M7600 multifunction printer, especially if their parent is keen when it comes to printing photos.
According to a review by PC World, although the inkjet printer is not the cheapest to purchase, it has numerous strong points, including the quality of the photos printed, the speed in which this is completed and the cost of replacing ink cartridges.
When it came to using black ink to print text on plain paper, the news provider uncovered that this could be achieved at a good rate, with 9.8 pages able to be printed each minute.
However, regardless of the standard of paper inserted into the machine, no problems in terms of print quality were noted, with text samples closely resembling the original item.
Furthermore, users could expect to get 570 pages from a black ink cartridge, with this increasing to 1,075 pages when using yellow ink.
There are also separate ink tanks for cyan and magenta, while a fifth ink tray holds a clear coating that sprays over images printed on plain paper.
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I am so excited to start my Design Team work with Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps. This is such a good fit for me because I love their stamps. If you haven't checked them out, be sure to do it because they are fabulous. For my first day on the design team I was able to make 2 cards.
Singing Bluebirds which I truly love. I find that birds and flowers are my stamps of choice. I colored the image with my copic markers and then cut the stamped image out with one of Prickley Pear Dies called Flourish Oval - Nesting Die. This die comes in a set of 3 which is a real bargain. I then sponged around the edge before taking it out of the die. It gives it that small amount of white around the edges. I then added the butterfly and flowers that were out of the stamp set called Mini Butterflies.
Easter Flowers". For this card I pulled out my zig watercolor markers and used them on water color paper. Amazingly enough I only used 4 colors of markers. I think that is why I like the zig watercolor markers so well.
Thanks for stopping by to see my designs. You must check out Prickley Pear Stamps because they are such a bargain. For instance the Mini Butterflies set has 22 images. What a bargain.
Be sure and look at the Prickley Pear Blog and see what the other team members have designed this week.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
3 comments:
- Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...
Beautiful cards, Tracie!
- March 2, 2017 at 6:03 AM
- Imke said...
Both cards are great, Tracie. But my favorite is the second one because of your watercoloring and the CAS layout.
Imke ~ MY CRAFTY PLACE
- March 5, 2017 at 3:03 AM
- Wendy said...
Oh my gosh!! I love Prickly Pear Stamps!! Congrats on your new position with them. Your cards are adorable <3
- March 6, 2017 at 11:43 PM
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This week's podcast features an interview with Erik Arneson, director of the Office of Open Records.
We talk about trends in open record laws, things the office has been up to, and the office's new website!
You can listen to the episode HERE.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Gov. Tom Wolf overstepped his authority in removing Erik Arneson from his appointed post of Executive Director of the Office of Open Records.
In so holding, the court said it is writing not only to endorse the Commonwealth Court opinion keeping Arneson at his post, but also to amplify the holding in terms of the independence of the Office of Open Records.
"It is undisputed that the OOR, with its Executive Director at the helm, is a unique administrative agency tasked with applying the standards established in the RTKL and making decisions about whether government agencies and officials, including the executive branch and the office of the Governor, have acted timely, carried their burden of establishing why a record is not subject to public access, as well as myriad other issues," the opinion by Justice Max Baer stated.
"We view the Commonwealth Court's analysis in this case to rest on the OOR's status as a unique, independent agency charged with the delicate task of applying the RTKL, and the need to insulate the OOR and its Executive Director from the potential for coercive influence from a Governor to accomplish the purpose of the RTKL."
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday that his administration would not oppose the motion to lift the stay of the Commonwealth Court's order of last week reinstating Erik Arneson as head of the Office of Open Records, while his office appeals the decisions.
In cases of an appeal, there is an automatic stay of the lower court's order unless lifted.
After the Commonwealth Court held that Gov. Wolf exceeded his authority in firing Arneson in February, the Wolf administration stated their intention to appeal. When Arneson showed up to work at the Office of Open Records after the court order, he was turned away pending the appeal.
The decision Monday effectively reinstates Arneson to the post for which he was hired by Gov. Tom Corbett and later fired from by Gov. Wolf.
The much anticipated and long-awaited Commonwealth Court decision in Arneson v. Wolf was issued Wednesday morning with the court ordering by a four to three decision that Erik Arneson be reinstated as the Executive Director of the Office of Open Records and be compensated for back pay.
In so ordering, the court further held that Gov. Tom Wolf exceeded executive authority in firing Arneson, who was appointed by Gov. Tom Corbett just days before his term expired.
Wednesday saw the much-anticipated Commonwealth Court hearing to decide whether the Corbett-appointed head of the Office of Open Records, Erik Arneson, was rightly fired by Gov. Tom Wolf come and go.
The hearing ended in an agreement between the parties that there will be a new hearing before an en banc panel of the Commonwealth Court on March 11 to bring final resolution to the matter.
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Baltic bottoms in the photic zone with at least 90 % coverage of rock, boulders or stones of more than 63 mm in diameter. Perennial attached algae cover at least 10 % of the seabed and more than other perennial attached erect groups.
Salinity range: all; Exposure range: all, more common in exposed areas; Depth range: photic zone usually down from about 0.5 meters
Fucus spp., Furcellaria lumbricalis, Coccotylus truncatus, Deleseria sanguinea,Polysiphonia spp, Cladophora rupestris, Sphacelaria spp.
In areas of low salinity, the dominating species can be plants with their roots between and their canopy spreading over the boulders. Mapping should take place during the months when the vegetation is fully developed.
Lower limit of vegetation, especially Fucus spp. where applicable; amount of epiphytic algae
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Pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith bids Miami a bittersweet adieu
Hedy Goldsmith, the mastermind pastry chef who made her mark by putting a refined touch on nostalgia-inducing desserts, left South Florida last month — and her job as executive pastry chef for Michael Schwartz's Genuine Hospitality Group — for Los Angeles.
A Philadelphia native, Goldsmith landed here in 1990 after attending art school and baking at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. She worked at landmark South Florida restaurants like Mark's Place and Nemo before joining Schwartz's group, overseeing sweets at all of its locations, including Michael's Genuine, The Cypress Room and Harry's Pizzeria in the Miami Design District.
WLRN-Miami Herald News spoke with Goldsmith at The Cypress Room on one of her last days on the job, prepping desserts at lunch. This is an edited transcript:
"I moved down here in the winter of 1990. I remember the day I got off the plane: I was wearing a cashmere sweater and a wool winter coat, and as soon as that door opened this gush of hot, humid air hit me.
"I really did not want to move down here. I moved down here with with someone I was seeing. So it was really a challenge for me to assimilate.
"There were not many restaurants down here yet. There were many Cuban restaurants, many ethnic restaurants, which were all fantastic little holes in the wall, which I absolutely love. But there was not a real food scene down here. There was no reason for foodies to travel here as they would to New York or L.A. or San Francisco.
"And I really felt like I was on the beginnings of this new thing that was happening. The chefs were getting younger, and the food was getting hipper, and I lived on South Beach way before South Beach was South Beach. I think what we refer to it as South of Fifth, which was a lot of crack vials in the early '90s, and I was working as a pastry chef for Mark Militello at Mark's Place.
"He was part of the Mango Gang with Norman Van Aken and all those guys, and they were doing something very special. They were taking a cuisine that we used to call Continental cuisine, and they really threw it on on its ear.
"I was able to just do whatever I wanted to. There was a lot of money in Miami, a lot of drug money, so a lot of people were going out to dinner and really spending a lot, a lot of money."
Gonna miss ya
"I see some great things happening. I really do. I see us supporting more and more farmers. I see young entrepreneurs starting a brick-and-mortar at a very young age and really working hard and seeing the fruits of their labor come through.
"I have great expectations for what's going to happen in Miami in the food scene and in the culture. I'm going to miss the day-to-day, but I'm going to be very connected.
"Ending my relationship with Michael, I was so scared to talk to him. But knowing Michael, I knew he would want the best for me. We argue like brother and sister, like husband and wife. We agree to disagree, and we agree to agree. We've had a wonderful run together. He said, 'Babe, gonna miss ya.'"
Florida fruit
"I'm looking forward to going to the farmers market in Santa Monica. The last time I was there I think there were about six or seven or 10 varieties of peaches that I had never seen before, because of course they keep all the good produce to themselves. I can't wait to start baking peach pies and apple pies and just all kinds of delicious things.
"In South Florida, our growing season typically is the winter, because our summer season is just too hot to grow. So it forced me to learn how to use tropical fruit: mamey, passion fruit, dragon fruit and all these beautiful fruits that I had never seen before, and that I'm really going to miss.
"This year the strawberry crop is perhaps the best I've ever had in all these years, and it's kind of my sweet farewell to Miami.
"In my book I have a Key lime cheesecake flan, which to me kind of like marries all of those flavors of Joe's Key Lime Pie with a flan. That really is the culmination of years of working with tropical fruits. It kind of highlights everything."
Every single day
"I'm so appreciative of Miami. I'm just this little [squirt] that came down here and made some good food and did some like fun things. And I've been so embraced, and it is so heartwarming. It just means a lot to me.
"The pastry department ... we're always under a microscope because, 'Oh, that's the pastry department, they don't bring in much revenue, but OK we need to have them.' And we really supplement and augment what the chefs do.
"To me this is really a blue-collar job. I stand on my feet for 16 hours. It's not rocket science, you know. I'm not splitting the atom. I'm making desserts that taste good, and we're hard workers and that's what it's all about.
"I'm always going to bake, every single day. It's my passion. It's what I do to unwind. It's what I love.
"My therapist would probably say, 'It's because of your Jewish background and you want to make everybody happy and please everyone.'
"Well, part of that may be true, but what we're doing is something really important."
Contact WLRN Editorial Director Alicia Zuckerman at firstname.lastname@example.com. To hear the full interview with Hedy Goldsmith, go to wlrn.org.
Stepping up
Replacing Hedy Goldsmith as executive pastry chef at Michael's Genuine Food and Drink is Amy Kalinowski, who worked under Goldsmith as pastry assistant during the restaurant's nascent days in 2008.
"We are incredibly excited to have Amy back," Michael Schwartz said. "She lights up the kitchen with her smile and brings her infectious enthusiasm, passion and creativity to our pastry program. I know she will shine in this lead role."
Lesley Abravanel, Miami.com
Sweet Corn Pot de Crème
2 ears fresh sweet corn, husked
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 vanilla bean, split
3/4 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 egg yolks
1/3 cup crème fraiche
1 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blackberries, blueberries or raspberries
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Cut corn kernels off the cobs and break or cut cobs into 2- to 3-inch sections. Place kernels, cobs, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla bean, milk and cream in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Add salt, remove from heat, cover and let corn steep 20 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks in a bowl with 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.
When cream mixture has steeped, remove and discard cobs and vanilla bean. Puree mixture in a blender or with an immersion blender until as smooth as possible. Pour puree through a fine mesh strainer over a bowl, pressing firmly with the back of a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids. Whisking constantly, slowly pour strained cream mixture into yolk mixture until incorporated.
Divide among 8 (4-ounce) ramekins or pot de crème dishes. Place them in a rimmed baking pan. Add hot water to the outer pan to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover baking pan with foil and place in the oven. Bake 20 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake another 20 minutes, then check to see if the custards are set. If not, cover and cook a few minutes more. Carefully remove pan from oven, uncover and allow custards to cool in water bath. When room temperature, remove ramekins. Cover and chill, overnight if possible.
To make topping, beat crème fraiche, whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract on high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Serve pots du crème well chilled topped with whipped cream mixture and berries. Makes 8 servings.
Source: Adapted from Hedy Goldsmith, from Miami Herald archives.
Per serving: 422 calories (69 percent from fat), 33.5 g fat (19.8 g saturated, 10.2 g monounsaturated), 267 mg cholesterol, 5.5 g protein, 27.6 g carbohydrates, 1.3 g fiber, 65 mg sodium.
Chocolate Caramel Peanut Bars
8 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup salted peanuts (preferably Virginia)
Line the bottom and sides of an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or foil, and grease it lightly (preferably with Pam). Melt the milk chocolate in a small heat-proof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Remove the bowl from the heat. Pour half of the milk chocolate into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Freeze for 15 minutes, until cold.
Make the next layer. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid is clear.
Increase the heat to medium high and boil, without stirring, for 3-5 minutes, or until the sugar begins to turn golden brown on the edges. While gently and continually swirling the pan over the heat to even out the color, cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sugar turns a deep amber.
Slide the pan from the heat and slowly add the cream. Careful! It will splatter up, and the steam is hot. Stir until well blended. Add the white chocolate and salt and stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the peanuts and stir until blended. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly
Pour the peanut mixture into the loaf pan over the milk chocolate and spread it evenly. Freeze for about 45 minutes or until cold and firm.
Once the layer is cold, reheat the remaining milk chocolate, pour it over the caramel and spread it evenly. Refrigerate or freeze for 20-30 minutes, until very cold.
Using the parchment paper or foil pan liner, transfer the candy onto a work surface. Peel away the paper or foil and place the candy on a cutting board. Using a large knife, trim off the edges and cut lengthwise into two 1 1/2-inch-wide strips. Cut each strip into nine pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Makes 18 pieces.
Source: Adapted from "Baking Out Loud," by Hedy Goldsmith (Potter, $27.50).
Per serving: 215 calories (52 percent from fat), 13 g fat (5.9 g saturated), 3.4 g monounsaturated), 10 mg cholesterol, 3.5 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates, 1.1 g fiber, 151 mg sodium.
Apple Beignets
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch nutmeg (preferably freshly grated)
1/3 cup whole milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped or grated apple
1 tablespoon candied ginger, finely chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
Canola or peanut oil for deep-frying
Powdered sugar for dusting
Place all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
Place the milk, egg and vanilla in a bowl and whisk to incorporate. Slowly whisk the mixture into the dry ingredients, creating a thick, almost heavy-looking dough. Fold in the apple and, if using, the candied and ground gingers. In a Dutch oven or similar deep, heavy pan, heat at least 3 inches of oil to 365 degrees. Heat the oven to 250 degrees.
Working in batches, drop tablespoonfuls of dough into the hot oil, taking care not to crowd the pan. Fry 2 minutes, turn and fry 1 minute more, until golden. (Check the center of the first fritter to make sure it is fully cooked.) Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the oven while you fry the rest. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving. Makes 20 to 25 beignets.
Source: Hedy Goldsmith.
Per beignet (based on 20; does not include oil absorbed in frying): 42 calories (10 percent from fat), 0.4 g fat (0.1 g saturated, 0.1 g monounsaturated), 11 mg cholesterol, 1.1 g protein, 8.3 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fiber, 158.1 mg sodium.