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Cognition and the Symbolic Processes: Applied and Ecological Perspectives
This volume is a festschrift dedicated to James J. Jenkins, a pioneer in many areas of experimental psychology. It has three major goals: to provide a forum for debate on current theoretical issues in cognitive psychology, to capture the "state of the art" in reviews of research methods and results, and to generate ideas for new research directions and methodologies. Contributors -- including Jenkins' former students and present colleagues -- ponder fundamental questions such as: * How do people learn to read? * What happens during the processes of speech perception? * How do people acquire problem solving skills? * How do cognitive and motor skills develop and integrate with one another? Many chapters focus specifically on ecological and applied cognitive psychology. Specific topics covered include visual and speech perception, language, memory, motivation, child development, problem solving, and pedagogy.
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pSivida Corp, a leading drug delivery company, reported the interim 12-month safety and efficacy results from the first human pharmacokinetic study (PK Study) of Iluvien™. The study is being conducted by the Company's licensing partner Alimera Sciences. Iluvien is an intravitreal insert being developed for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).
This 36-month, open-label, Phase 2 study, running concurrently with the pivotal Phase 3 FAME™ Study (Fluocinolone Acetonide in Diabetic Macular Edema), is designed primarily to assess systemic exposure of the corticosteroid, fluocinolone acetonide (FA), after administration of Iluvien in patients with DME. Secondarily, the PK Study is designed to provide information on the safety and efficacy of Iluvien in a DME patient population. A total of 37 subjects were enrolled in the PK Study, 20 patients on the low dose of Iluvien (an approximate 0.23 micrograms (µg) per day dose), and 17 patients on the high dose of Iluvien (an approximate 0.45µg per day dose).
In the 12-month interim readout, no adverse events related to intraocular pressure (IOP) were seen in low dose patients, and 23.5 percent of the high dose patients experienced IOP increases of 30 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or greater at some time point and one of those patients required surgery to address their elevated IOP. For comparative purposes, in published results from clinical studies of DME patients using sustained release intravitreal FA in Bausch & Lomb Incorporated's product Retisert® (a surgically implanted intravitreal drug delivery device containing 0.59 mg FA approved for the treatment of chronic non-infectious posterior uveitis), 35 percent of the patients experienced IOP increases of 30 mmHg or greater at some time point during the first year.
"We are extremely pleased that the 12 month interim safety analysis of Iluvien is consistent with the results that were seen at the 3 and 6 month readouts," said Dr. Paul Ashton, President and Chief Executive Officer of pSivida Corp. "The lower incidence of IOP changes in high dose Iluvien patients compared to the published clinical data on Retisert and the lack of IOP adverse events in low dose patients is encouraging and indicates that Iluvien has the potential to offer a very important safety advantage in the delivery of FA."
Efficacy data from the subgroup of patients with the same visual acuity inclusion criteria as the larger Phase 3 FAME trial revealed that 27.3 percent of the high dose patients had an improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 15 letters or greater over baseline and 23.1 percent of the low dose patients had an improvement in BCVA of 15 letters or greater over baseline. Previously published results from a clinical study of Retisert® in DME patients, showed similar efficacy. In the Retisert trial (in 197 patients), 17 percent had an improvement in BCVA of 15 letters or greater over baseline at 12 months.
"The 12-month Iluvien efficacy data is very encouraging," said Dr. Ashton. "The safety and efficacy results to date in this study continue to be consistent with our expectations regarding Iluvien and we look forward to reporting future results as they become available"
Data from the PK Study will continue to be evaluated with interim analysis conducted at months 18, 24, 30 and 36. Except for the month 18 and final month 36 analysis, when the database will be fully locked, interim evaluations will be based on unaudited data. The last patient was enrolled in this study at the end of February 2008.
About Iluvien™
Iluvien is an intravitreal insert being developed for the treatment of DME. DME is a disease of the retina, which affects individuals with diabetes and can lead to severe vision loss and blindness. Each Iluvien insert is designed to provide a sustained therapeutic effect, up to 36 months for the low dose and up to 24 months for the high dose. Iluvien is inserted into the patient's eye with a 25-gauge needle, which allows for a self-sealing wound. This insertion is very similar to an intravitreal injection, a procedure commonly employed by retinal specialists.
About pSivida Corp
pSivida is a world leader in the development of miniaturized, injectable, drug delivery systems for the eye. pSivida's lead development product, Iluvien™, delivers fluocinolone acetonide (FA) for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). Formerly known as Medidur™ FA for DME, Illuvien is in fully recruited Phase III clinical trials. pSivida has licensed certain drug delivery technology to Alimera Sciences, Inc. for the development of Iluvien and certain other ophthalmic products. pSivida also has two products approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Retisert® for the treatment of uveitis and Vitrasert® for the treatment of AIDS-related cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. pSivida has licensed both of these products and the technologies underlying them to Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. pSivida has a worldwide collaborative research and license agreement with Pfizer Inc. under which Pfizer may develop additional ophthalmic products.
pSivida owns the rights to develop and commercialize a modified form of silicon known as BioSilicon™, which has potential therapeutic applications. The most advanced BioSilicon product candidate, BrachySil™, delivers a therapeutic P32, a radioactive form of phosphorus used to treat cancer, directly to solid tumors. pSivida has completed an initial safety and efficacy clinical trial of BrachySil for the treatment of pancreatic cancer and is conducting a follow-on dose-ranging clinical trial.
pSivida's intellectual property portfolio consists of 45 patent families, over 100 granted patents, including patents accepted for issuance, and over 200 patent applications. pSivida conducts its operations from Boston in the United States and Malvern in the United Kingdom.
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Various statements made in this release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. All statements that address activities, events or developments that we intend, expect or believe may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The following are some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: maintaining key collaboration agreements with Alimera and Pfizer; modification of existing terms of key collaboration agreements with Alimera and Pfizer; uncertainties regarding the achievement of milestones and other contingent contractual payment events; failure to prove safety and efficacy of Iluvien or BrachySil; inability to raise capital; continued losses and lack of profitability; inability to derive revenue from Retisert; termination of license agreements; inability to pay any registration penalties; inability to develop or obtain regulatory approval for new products; inability to protect intellectual property or infringement of others' intellectual property; inability to obtain partners to develop and market products; competition; risks and costs of international business operations; manufacturing problems; insufficient third-party reimbursement for products; failure to retain key personnel; product liability; failure to comply with laws; failure to achieve and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; impairment of intangibles; volatility of stock price; possible dilution through exercise of outstanding warrants and stock options or future stock issuances; possible influence by Pfizer; and other factors that may be described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in such statements will not be realized.
pSivida Corp
PSivida Corp Reports Favorable 12-Month Interim Safety And Efficacy Results From Iluvien™ Human PK Study
pSivida Corp, a leading drug delivery company, reported the interim 12-month safety and efficacy results from the first human pharmacokinetic study (PK Study) of Iluvien™. The study is being conducted by the Company's licensing partner Alimera Sciences. Iluvien is an intravitreal insert being developed for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).

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Ryan Montgomery Returns to Castle Recording Studios in Nashville for Big Plans in 2019...NEW MUSIC COMING SOON!! (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW STORY)
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Ryan Montgomery's Self-titled Debut EP to be released June 29th 2018 - "I'm so excited to share these songs with you all...I chose these 6 songs to include on my debut EP because not only are they some of my favorites but they are also the type of songs I want to listen to and be identified with artistically."
Ryan Montgomery Set to Release First Single from Debut EP - "We've all been working very hard on my debut EP and I'm super excited to share my first single, "Drop A Tailgate" . Fans can Pre-order "Drop A Tailgate" beginning May 24th and can also Pre-order Montgomery's debut EP starting June 8th: "Drop A Tailgate" releases on June 3rd and Montgomery's EP releases on June 29th.
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IFAC Proposes Principles-Based Guidance on Governance and Costing to Drive Organizational Performance
Jun 23, 2008 | New York | English
As part of its ongoing commitment to support professional accountants in business and their organizations in enhancing governance and in assessing and delivering organizational performance, the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee has released two new proposed International Good Practice Guidance documents for public comment. The proposed guidance addresses evaluating and improving governance structures and use of costing to support effective decision making.
The newly released exposure draft, Evaluating and Improving Governance in Organizations, sets out a framework, a series of fundamental principles, practical guidance, and references on how to evaluate and improve governance in organizations. The purpose of this guidance is to assist professional accountants and their organizations in creating a balance between conformance with rules and regulations and organizational performance.
The second proposed International Good Practice Guidance, Costing to Drive Organizational Performance, is designed to assist professional accountants in business in delivering useful cost information to support effective decision making and organizational performance. The proposed guidance sets out eight fundamental principles of costing that encourage a performance-based view of costing to help professional accountants in business to ensure that costing information supports forward-looking strategic and operational decisions.
"This principles-based good practice guidance addresses key strategic and financial management issues that many professional accountants in business address in their daily work," states Edward Chow, Chair of the PAIB Committee. "Our goal is to develop principles-based guidance that offers a global perspective and places professional accountants in business at the heart of driving organizational performance."
How to Comment
Comments on the two proposed guidance documents are requested by September 23, 2008. They may be viewed by going to http://www.ifac.org/EDs. Comments may be submitted by email to email@example.com. They may also be faxed to the attention of the PAIB Committee Technical Manager at +1-212-286-9570 or mailed to PAIB Committee Technical Manager at 545 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA.
All comments will be considered a matter of public record and will ultimately be posted on the IFAC website. A summary of online feedback on the proposed governance guidance will also be posted on the IFAC website.
About IFAC
IFAC is the global organization for the accountancy profession dedicated to serving the public interest by strengthening the profession and contributing to the development of strong international economies. IFAC is comprised of 157 members and associates in 123 countries and jurisdictions, representing more than 2.5 million accountants in public practice, education, government service, industry and commerce. Through its independent standard-setting boards, IFAC sets international standards on ethics, auditing and assurance, education, and public sector accounting. Through its Professional Accountants in Business Committee, IFAC issues guidance to encourage high quality performance by professional accountants in business.


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Adi Granov has arguably influenced Iron Man more than any other artist of his generation. Granov first helped redefine the character's design and powers with writer Warren Ellis for the 2005 Marvel Comics miniseries "Extremis," before going on to design the main armors for director Jon Favreau's "Iron Man" and "Iron Man 2" films.
The current box office mega-hit "Iron Man 3" took its main inspiration from Granov's "Extremis" storyline, which introduced the Extremis virus and significantly increased Tony Stark's abilities and armors.
Granov recently spoke with Comic Book Resources about "Iron Man 3," revealing his thoughts on the film, how he felt it did at adapting "Extremis," why he's excited for the new "Guardians of the Galaxy" film, his current relationship with Marvel Studios and much more.
CBR News: Adi, what did you think of "Iron Man 3?"
Adi Granov: I thought it was a lot of fun. It had a lighter mood than I expected, which seems to go against the popular opinion that it was darker. I've only seen it at the premiere though, so it's really hard to judge objectively until I see it again.
How well do you think it brought your and Warren Ellis' "Extremis" storyline to the big screen?
Well, I don't think it should be judged against the comic, but seen on its own merits. It took the basic idea and some of the visual elements, but made it into something different. It was definitely lighter, in my opinion, than the idea in the comic, but larger in scale. I think the domestic terrorist angle is made more terrifying in the comic, to the extent that I am surprised we were ever allowed to do it, while in the movie it is made more appropriate for a blockbuster film. Visually, the Extremis design and transformation are in the realm of horror, which obviously wouldn't work for a big action movie, so it was made more audience friendly, less scary, more dazzling.
When did you first find out "Iron Man 3" would be adapting "Extremis?"
At the very start before there was a script. When I did some designs at the beginning of pre-production "Extremis" featured heavily.
Have you spoken with Warren Ellis about "Iron Man 3?"
I ran into Warren at the premiere, but didn't really talk to him about the movie aside from the usual pleasantries.
What did you think of the Mark 42 armor?
It was the first main armor in the films which I didn't work on, so it was a different experience to see it. It features many familiar elements developed over time, but with some new ones which gave it a different feel. While the suits from Mk1 to 7 have a definite linear progression, this one is more of a break from it, which seems appropriate. I still miss the mostly red look, but nothing wrong with having something different for a while.
Which was your favorite of the many armors shown in "Iron Man 3?"
Actually, it's not an Iron Man armor, but the Iron Patriot. I really like the various design elements and how well integrated they are. I also prefer it in the War Machine guise. I recently did a cover featuring this armor which allowed me to study the design closely and made me like it even more.
The new suits clearly still take a lot of inspiration from your previous designs. What's it feel like to see people building on your foundation like that?
Phil Saunders and Ryan Meinerding worked on the suits with me in the past, so they were able to carry on the lineage, so to speak, unbroken. I think a lot of the elements we established early on are still evident, but as the films got bigger and the studio larger, it has been a gradual, and natural, process of the artwork getting more distant. I prefer the immediacy of the comic world, which was largely preserved on the first "Iron Man" film as it was a smaller production. But more on point, it's flattering to see so much of my work still retained throughout.
Was there a feeling of how important the "Extremis" arc would be when you and Warren Ellis were working on it? Not only did it reinvigorate the "Iron Man" comics, it also inspired "Iron Man 3" directly. It could also be argued that your design work in "Extremis" could be linked to the success of the first "Iron Man" film that used some of those designs.
At the time I was only concerned with doing the best work I could. I knew that the book was important for me personally, but I had no perspective to judge its overall importance. It was only after Jon Favreau and I established contact that I realized how important the book has been in kickstarting the movie process.
What's your relationship with Marvel Studios like today? Any plans to contribute designs for any future movies?
My relationship with Marvel as a whole is great. I have a long-standing contract with the comic side and will continue working with them for a long time. Movies aren't my primary focus, so I don't live in Los Angeles, but, as with any other work, if it comes along and I can fit in, I'm more than happy to do it. I like creating artwork, that's my only focus, no matter what the ultimate product.
What's your favorite Marvel movie? Which unreleased Marvel movie are you most excited about?
I think, on a personal level, the first "Iron Man," as it was such a significant step. It was quite a personal journey working on it as well. And, obviously, "The Avengers," as it pulled off something very difficult in such a fun way.
As for the future films, I'm really interested in the "Guardians of the Galaxy."
What excites you about "Guardians of the Galaxy?"
I really like the characters and the vast possibilities with the space setting. It's the kind of property which, if done right, could be fantastic, or, on the other hand, could fail spectacularly if the overall feel isn't right.
If you could bring one character to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who would it be?
Galactus. And I mean the proper giant man in an amazing space armor/suit Galactus.
When can fans expect to see you penciling interiors again?
There are always talks about it, but it has to be the right project from many different perspectives. I did an issue of something coming out soon, but no immediate plans to do a whole book. If I was just to pencil it, then I could do it on a regular schedule, but everyone, including Marvel, want my painted style, and that is very time consuming and such a huge time commitment from my side, that it's hard to make work.
Which comic is coming out soon?
"Astonishing Captain America."
What other projects do you have coming up?
I am doing a lot of covers, a lot of advertising and packaging illustrations, some toy/statue designs, some game stuff, etc. It's been a very busy year so far.
What advertising are you working on? Do you do a lot of that type of work?
I do a lot of it as it's often tied in with the movies. I think my style connects the comic world well with the mainstream, so I am often asked to do packaging and licensing stuff related to Marvel properties. I can't talk about specific projects until the respective companies announce them. The most recent one which has been made public is packaging illustrations for an alloy Iron Man Mk7 figure from Play Imaginative, and design and illustration for the whole lineup of the "Avengers" figures from Kotobukiya, the sketch for which has been shown a while ago, but I believe the final hasn't yet. Marvel also often ask me to work on their various mainstream tie-ins with companies outside of entertainment, such as medical, military, etc., which I really enjoy doing as it's exposing my work and comics in general to completely different audiences.
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While Cairn India will invest Rs 12,500 crore over the next 3 years, Hindustan Zinc (HZL) has marked Rs 8,357 crore for the same period.
"With focus on Resurgent Rajasthan Summit to be held in Jaipur on November 19-20, 2015, Vedanta has signed MoUs to invest over Rs 20,000 crore for the expansion of zinc-lead mines and oil business in Rajasthan," the firm said in a statement.
Cairn India signed the MoU for crude oil production to the order of 1,75,000 barrels per day (bbls/day) and 3 lakh cubic metre per day natural gas for supply to the Gujarat Narmada Fertiliser Corporation from 3 petroleum mining lease areas, it added.
"Cairn India would be developing Mangla-Bhagyam extended oil recovery polymer and Mangla-Aishwariya in-fills, setting up Sulphate Removal Plant and developing RGD Field, which lays the foundation for sustainable gas production," it said.
The firm will undertake these projects in Barmer and Jalore districts of Rajasthan.
HZL CEO Sunil Duggal told PTI: "HZL has been working closely with the Rajasthan government not just towards expanding business operations, but also for social projects. It has signed an MoU today worth Rs 8,357 crore to be invested in coming three years."
The firm will be expanding its mines and smelters and has proposed to set up a fertiliser plant in Rajasthan, he added.
HZL will develop and expand new and existing zinc-lead ore mines as well as smelters in Udaipur, Rajsamand, Ajmer, Chittorgarh and Bhilwara. The firm has already invested close to Rs 12,000 crore in its business in Rajasthan.
The company will expand its mine production to 12.80 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) from 9.09 mtpa and finished metal production to 1.028 mtpa from 0.85 mtpa, it said.
HZL has mines located in Rampura Agucha, Sindesar Khurd, Zawar, Rajpura Dariba and Kayad in Rajasthan, with smelters in Dariba, Chanderiya and Debari. HZL is also looking to expand its all underground mines.
The fertiliser plant to be commissioned will manufacture 0.5 mtpa of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) in Debari in Udaipur district with an estimated investment of Rs 1,350 crore, Vedanta said.
"The company intends to implement the project in the next 3 years. This further investment would generate additional employment opportunities for more than 7,000 people," it added.


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One of the peculiarities of the German language is that you can very easily string nouns together to create new words which very quickly leads to monstrosities like Donaudampfschifffahrtskapitänkajütentürknauf" (door handle of a Danube captain's cabin). Unsurprisingly, some of the best…
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Reddit, aka "the front page of the internet" is one of the biggest social networks and entertainment websites in the world. Reddit is a lot of things, both good and bad, but the way it works is that users submit links, images…
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10 Tumblr Blogs For German Learners
After giving you a quick list of great Twitter feeds for German learners, let's have a look today how you can boost your German-Fu while traversing the Tumblrverse. Whether you'd like to discover more German songs, learn new words with shiny photos or…
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14 Twitter Feeds For German Learners
Twitter is infamous for being a procrastination device, but it's actually a great tool for learning languages. No, really! Learning German with ancient grammar tomes is all fine and dandy, but there's nothing like getting daily mini-doses of vocabulary, idioms and…
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Wednesday, March 29th - Duckworth on Gorusch? Vote no on the HONEST Act
Join us April 1st for People's Filibuster
Indivisible will be joining with the People's Defense to oppose the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Indivisible will be speaking at this event about why Gorsuch is an unacceptable choice and the work we've done to oppose him. Come out to have your voice heard!
April 1st, 9:30 am
Dirken Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn
Please join thousands of other Americans to protest and rally against the extreme agenda of President Donald Trump, including his nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the US Supreme Court. The People's Filibuster will take place in cities across the US and feature everyday Americans speaking on why they object to the extreme agenda of the President and how the appointment of Neil Gorsuch to the US Supreme Court would advance that agenda for decades to come.
Call Senator Duckworth about Neil Gorsuch
Yesterday we had a real win and it's important to take the time to point it out. At the beginning of this week, Senator Durbin had no position on the nomination of Neil Gorsuch. The word we got was that he was making sure to overturn every stone and wasn't ready to declare a yes or no vote. So, yesterday, we upped the calling pressure. And later that morning, he finally came out as a NO on Gorsuch and a NO on voting for cloture.
I came away from his hearing firmly convinced that I must oppose the nomination of Judge Gorsuch.— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) March 28, 2017
With the legal and constitutional issues haunting this White House, the Senate cannot rubber stamp a lifetime appointment for this President— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) March 28, 2017
I will vote no when Gorsuch comes before the Judiciary Cmte. I will vote no on cloture. I will oppose his nomination on the Senate floor.— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) March 28, 2017
After a week of having no response to this issue, Senator Durbin responded with the exact response we had been calling for. There's little doubt in my mind he was in no hurry to make a decision until he realized that his constituents felt very strongly about this issue. This is a huge win! Senator Durbin is a very influential Democrat and has been at the center of the nomination process. To have him committed in a clear, equivocating statement, is huge.
Your calls matter. Give Senator Durbin a call and thank him for his decision to vote no and urge him to pressure his fell Senators to filibuster.
Senator Durbin - 312-353-4952
Senator Duckworth, however, has not released any statement of any kind. So let's give her a call today, all day, and make sure she comes down on the right side of this. Currently the Democrats have 28 Senators committed to a filibuster. That's not going to cut it. I'm bringing back the script from yesterday with Senator Duckworth. We simply ask if she has made a decision on Gorsuch and, if she hasn't, we tell her why she should vote no. The President is under investigation for collusion with Russia. It is not okay that he be allowed to make a lifetime appointment.
Sample Conversation: Hello, my name is __________ and I'm a constituent of Senator Duckworth. Could you please let me know the Senator's position on the Gorsuch nomination?
<<assuming still no position>>
The Senator has no position on which way she will vote? Or which way she will vote on cloture? Okay, well I don't find that acceptable and I'd like to ask the Senator to vote no on both Gorsuch and ending the expected filibuster. Every Supreme Court nominee should be held to a 60 vote standard and, if they can't get 60 votes, then they need to nominate someone else.
Additional point to make if you're feeling it: With the President under investigation for collusion with Russia, it would be wrong to allow him to make a lifetime appointment. Especially given the standard set with the Republican's treatment of Merrick Garland.
If you aren't comfortable with having a conversation, that's okay! Lots of us hate to talk on the phone. But please call and just get out the following statement and keep it simple. It all helps and keeps their phone lines busy!
Script: Hi, my name is __________ and I'm a constituent of Senator _________. I'm calling to ask the Senator to support a filibuster of Neil Gorsuch's appointment. Beyond that, I'm asking the Senator to vote no on cloture (klow-ture)and require Gorsuch to get 60 votes for a nomination. I'm asking the Senator to push hard for this and be a strong voice in opposition to the Gorsuch nomination.
Senator Durbin - 312-353-4952
Call to oppose the HONEST Act
The week The HONEST Act, a very misleading bill introduced by Republicans to curb research at the EPA, will come up for a vote. We want to make sure our representatives know to vote against this bill. This is the sort of bill that sounds good on the surface, but will act to reduce the EPA's effectiveness. Springfield Indivisible (of Springfield, MO) has already done the research on this bill and here's what they've said:
The HONEST Act is intentionally oblique legislation which requires that, when developing rules, the EPA only utilize scientific studies whose data, code, and other materials are all publicly available online. It also requires that all results be independently reproducible.
These requirements deviate from the established norms of the scientific community and are designed to cripple scientific research at the EPA. It allows industry lobbyists and EPA-opposed politicians to delay or block credible peer-reviewed studies. For example, the requirement that all scientific results be reproducible is often infeasible (such as when studying one-off events like the Deepwater Horizon disaster or Hurricane Katrina), or prohibitively expensive (such as decades-long public health studies involving thousands of participants). Similarly, the requirement that all data be publicly available can be prohibitive; redacting personally identifiable information from public health studies can require thousands of hours of labor, and other findings may depend on tightly guarded industry or trade secrets.
The HONEST Act is yet another example of this Congress putting well funded private interests ahead of the health of citizens and our country.
(Thanks, Springfield Indivisible)
Action: Call your Representative and tell them to vote NO on the HONEST Act.
Script: Hi, my name is __________ and I'm a constituent of Congressman/Congresswoman _________. I'm calling to ask the Congressman/Congresswoman to vote against HR1430, the HONEST Act. This bill is just another way to hobble the EPA and keep it from doing it's work to protect our environment. The EPA needs to be free to do scientific research.


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Some time ago, I took a look at Lee Kum Kee's Spicy Bean Sauce and then featured it in a Ma Po Style Eggplant dish (which gave effect to the intended use of the jarred condiment). As I mentioned in the latter post, I was not impressed with the Lee Kum Kee product as a proper 'Ma Po' style sauce but I still found it pretty decent and, here, I have paired it once again with eggplant. This time, however, I am using the slender Japanese variety rather than the fatter European ones, and I have replaced the ground pork with strips of beef…
The Ingredients
- Beefsteak, sliced across the grain in strips;
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt;
- 1 tbsp.. Cornstarch;
- 1 ½ tbsp.. Vegetable Oil;
- ¼ cup LKK Spicy Bean Sauce (or a sweet bean sauce of your choice);
- 1 tsp. Chili Paste (or more or less to taste);
- 1 tbsp. Sugar;
- 4 tbsp. Rice Wine;
- 3 Scallions, cut in 2 inch lengths;
- 2 small slender Asian Eggplants; cut into 2 inch batons.
Toss the beef with the salt and cornstarch and mix well to absorb them into the meat as much as possible. Stir in the oil to coat the pieces and set aside for an hour or so.
Mix the Bean sauce, chili, sugar and rice wine together in a bowl and set aside.
When you are ready to cook, deep fry the beef in good clean oil at moderate temperature just until nicely browned with a few little crispy spots here and there.
Het a couple of tablespoons of oil in a pan over very high heat and just as the oil begins to smoke, throw in the scallion followed by the eggplant. Stir and toss rapidly, letting the pieces blister and darken somewhat. The high heat will make the onion very sweet and give a nice smoky taste to the eggplant.
Finally, add back the beef and the sauce mix and stir quickly for a few minutes to get the sauce really bubbling and hot then plate and serve immediately.


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Spain's Sergio Garcia has all-but conceded the Open Championship to the masterful Rory McIlroy after admitting he is almost impossible to catch in this form.
McIlroy added a 68 to his two previous rounds of 66 to lead at Royal Liverpool by six shots from American Rickie Fowler, with Garcia and Dustin Johnson a further stroke back.
The Northern Irishman has one hand on the Claret Jug and his Ryder Cup team-mate accepts it will take something outstanding to prevent him taking full possession on Sunday.
"If Rory plays the way he has been playing it is difficult to see any way to catch him," said Garcia.
"If he shoots three under I have to shoot 10 (under). It is an Open Championship and no-one's done it before so it's not that easy.
"If he plays the par fives well like he did today it is going to be tough as even though he started slowly he really got going on the back nine.
"It was looking like he would have a one or two-shot lead and now it is a six-shot lead.
"We are all doing our best and if someone does better than you can't do anything else.
"You can't control Rory making birdies and eagles. If you are disappointed because someone is making birdies and eagles then you are not a good sportsman.
"Like what happened to me at Hartford (the Travelers Championship last month) when Kevin Streelman made seven birdies in a row what you do is say 'Well done' because he deserved to win.
"The only thing I can do is play as well as possible, try to put him under pressure and see how he reacts and see where it gets me. It is as simple as that.
"But if he plays that well tomorrow he will be a well deserved champion."
The last time the Open was at Hoylake 2006 Garcia was in the final group alongside Tiger Woods but four bogeys in his first nine holes ended his challenge as the American went on to win his third Claret Jug comfortably.
Fast forward eight years and McIlroy has the demeanour of Woods in his pomp.
"He is definitely right up there. Rory hasn't been as consistent as Tiger was for so many years but when he is at his best...
"There are so many good players that when they are at their best they are out there and they don't have to envy Tiger.
"I include myself in that as when I feel good and comfortable I feel I can hit any shot I want to. It's not that big a difference.
"I feel good with the way I've been playing and the way I've been handling myself during the week.
"It's been a really solid season so far and I'm in contention for a major and if Rory wasn't 16 under it would be really tight.
"The only thing I can do is keep at it and keep putting myself in these situations and hope one day it will be my turn."
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URS, availability and service guaranteed across the globe
URS, Unie van Redding en Sleepdienst SA in full, is a large towing and salvage company operating out of all port facilities in the Dutch-Belgian basin of Escaut. Founded in 1980, URS operates one of the most modern and efficient fleets and offers a complete range of services. Its top-quality equipment is vital to ensure a safe, reliable and high-quality service.
URS' strengths are its maritime, salvage and technical maintenance departments as well as its workshop. Its experienced, well-trained staff, who provide excellent customer service, ensure that it retains the knowledge and know-how required by today's navigation industry.
Aside from its traditional towing and salvage role, URS has extended its activities right along the Escaut. From the outset, it has participated in the development of oil fields in the North Sea. Since it was founded, URS has retained its position as the main freight port operator.
Today, URS is the Belgian branch of the company Smit and manages the commercial and operational activities of the tug boat fleet for the Belgian and Dutch maritime ports.
In addition, URS is the Ship Manager for offshore vessels, diving support and the ocean-going tug boats in the European fleet. The Antwerp unit manages and ensures the maintenance of a fleet of 75 ships and boats.
Smit is a towing and salvage company operating across all five continents. It is part of the Boskalis group, listed on the stock exchange, which operates in the marine dredging sector. The group has 1100 buildings and 14,000 employees.
We met Patrick Van Drom, Senior Human Resources Advisor for URS. He is responsible for all staff, comprising some 600 workers, 69 of whom are employees.
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Cathie Anderson
Manager at Sacramento's Localis restaurant wins James Beard grant
The 28-year-old Sarah Gonzales wanted a chance to write her own story in the restaurant industry, somewhere outside the very long shadow that her parents cast in Northern California.
So Gonzales applied for a spot in the Women in Culinary Leadership Program run by the James Beard Foundation. She learned in April that she was one of 22 candidates selected from a field of nearly 70 who would be offered a six-month mentorship. She reported for duty earlier this month at the John Besh Restaurant Group in New Orleans.
A proud Patrick Mulvaney emailed me to share the news about Gonzales, a daughter he gained when he married Bobbin Cherrington. The Mulvaneys, of course, own and operate the white-linen Mulvaney's B&L restaurant in midtown Sacramento.
"My parents' shoes are really big," Gonzales told me. "I'm really looking forward to getting out of here for a little bit, getting a crash course in Southern hospitality and experiencing a different food and different culture. I want to bring that back and build my own story, put my own twist on what I do here."
Gonzales, however, already had begun to make her mark on the Sacramento restaurant scene. She spent the last 10 months as the founding general manager of Localis, half a block up 21st Street from The Bee. The farm-to-fork restaurant is part of the burgeoning empire being built by Broderick Roadhouse founders Chris Jarosz and Matt Chong.
And, Localis chef Christopher Barnum was one of four food industry veterans who wrote letters of recommendation for Gonzales. Others were Suzanne Ricci of Formoli's Bistro; Patrick Mulvaney; and Michele Steeb of St. John's Program for Change.
"I worked for my parents right when the restaurant opened," Gonzales said. "I was a hostess at 18, and then I managed the Crocker Café when we were over in the Crocker Museum. I'm lucky enough to where I've grown up in this industry in Sac, so I've gotten to work at a lot of really cool places – Formoli's, Ella, de Vere's, The Press Bistro, and of course here at Localis.
"And, then I spent some time in San Francisco working at Preferred Meats, a meat distributor, to get another side of this humongous industry."
At the Crocker Café, Gonzales provided job training to the homeless moms who had sought the assistance of the St. John's program to gain control of their lives and achieve stability for themselves and their children.
"I hired the first graduates, two of them, who were the main employees of ours," Gonzales said. "It was cool to use that as a teaching forum, in addition to Plates Café."
Gonzales' experience with community work appealed to Besh's key managers because their company also does a lot of work in the New Orleans community. While other candidates had to do an interview or daylong tryout, Besh made a gut decision to hire Gonzales without either after her résumé landed at the top of all of his key advisers' piles.
Gonzales feels extra fortunate because she didn't find out about the program until three days before applications were due. She said she almost wound down the clock as she composed an essay, filled out the application and requested the all-important reference letters. She had to submit at least three.
Of Gonzales, Besh said: "We love her combination of humility and sense of hospitality that truly define a leader. She will be a tremendous asset to our team and I hope she truly enjoys her time here in New Orleans."
Besh and 18 other mentors around the country offered positions, said Shelley Menaged, the manager of special projects and student programs at the James Beard Foundation. The leadership program is the brainchild of leading restaurateur Rohini Dey, who hopes it will help aspiring candidates overcome barriers that have traditionally kept women from attaining top jobs in the nation's finest and biggest restaurant companies. Launched in 2012, the culinary leadership program offers positions in both management and the kitchen.
"A lot of chefs like to share their knowledge and pass it on and teach the next generation," Menaged said. "I'm always pleased and impressed with that. Of course, there is an opportunity that the mentee will want to stay, so there could be a possible hiring situation. That's not what the program is meant for, but it could be a perk of it."
The James Beard Foundation provides a grant to each woman selected for the program to cover living expenses. The Besh Group runs a number of restaurants, including Restaurant August, Domenica, Borgne and Shaya.
Gonzales said: "I chose New Orleans mainly because they have a foundation. John Besh does a lot of community work, and that's something I am really interested in. Plus, I've never been to that city. ... I want my own story and my own skills and experience. I want to bring something to Sacramento and something new to myself."
Cathie Anderson: 916-321-1193, @CathieA_SacBee


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Are you looking for some unusual nail polishes? If so you've come to the right place since POP Beauty Nail Glam polishes are spectacular fun. I was sent their 3 newest polishes and they go beyond what I ever expected from Pop Beauty. Each of these three (Groovy Grape, Pink Peak and Pop Pool Party) have a different finish and each will blow you away.
POP BEAUTY NAIL GLAM in GROOVY GRAPE is one of the most fun and beautiful polishes that I've worn in a while.
Look at the magnificence of this beautiful violet with pink iridescence running through. Not only did this wear fabulously for a week but the color is so unique that people noticed. When I was at the nail salon other customers were grabbing my hand. I could have sold a dozen bottles then and there.
Even though I didn't want to remove this beauty I had to move on and chose POP BEAUTY Nail Glam in POP POOL PARTY. This is the perfect name for this polish. Pop Pool Party has a metallic finish that makes you want go off to an island or a pool for some fabulous fun.
The brush on these polishes is a pleasure to work with. When I get my nails done my nail tech and I always talk about the brush plus I notice how the polish applied. A winner in all ways.
The Pop Beauty Nail Glam that I'm saving for summer sun is PINK PEAK. This shimmery polish is hot as can be. There's a load of silver glitter in it that is going to be perfect when we actually have sun.
All Pop Beauty Nail polishes are an ultra long lasting nail colour, non occlusive formula (meaning they don't stain). They are Toluene, Formaldehyde and DBP free.
This spring and summer are going to be even prettier than usual with these POP BEAUTY NAIL GLAM polishes. There are 38 Pop Beauty polishes and I think I received the best of the lot. If you had to pick just one, which would it be? — Marcia
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By: Breno Leitão
This technical preview tutorial explains how users of IBM's latest POWER8-based scale-out Linux servers can try Ubuntu running non-virtualized. We show how Ubuntu can be installed directly on the OPAL firmware, and run as a single-image operating system directly on the system.
Ubuntu 14.04.
Ubuntu 14.04 is generally available today and fully supported as a PowerKVM guest on the IBM Power Systems shown below:
For more details on Ubuntu 14.04 - see Canonical's What's new in 14.04 LTS document.
It is also possible to run Ubuntu 14.04 directly on these systems, which the development teams refer to as non-virtualized mode, or "bare-metal". There is no PowerVM LPAR layer, and there is no PowerKVM hosting layer. Over time, this capability is available in the open-source communities, so new versions of other Linux distros are expected to be enabled for this support as well.
Note: If you are running Ubuntu 14.04 non-virtualized, you need to upgrade the kernel packages to get cpufreq support. The 3.13.0-32 level works.
The OPAL firmware referenced below is designed to allow a Linux operating system to run directly on the POWER8 system. By running directly on the system, this enables the operating system to be a KVM host, creating and controlling KVM Guests. In the scenario described here in this article, there is no KVM hosting, and the Ubuntu 14.04 operating system is running as an operating system directly on the system.
Because the OPAL firmware enables the PowerKVM mode, the terminology used in selecting the firmware below is targeted at that mode. In practice, OPAL firmware enables a Linux operating system to run directly on the system, and running KVM in that operating system is not a requirement.
Important Notes:
Technical Preview only at this time. The ability to run Ubuntu directly on the POWER8 Linux-only system is provided as-is, is not a supported configuration option at this time, and therefore, is not for production use. This ability is provided as a technical preview only. If you should encounter any problems running with the non-virtualized technical preview you can report your bugs against Ubuntu in Launchpad. Alternatively, you can always ask a question in the Forums here on the Community!
You are over-writing your PowerKVM install. These instructions replace (destroy) your existing PowerKVM installed host and all of the guests. The PowerKVM software can be re-installed at a later time, and your guests can be re-created.
Your system must have access to the external web for access to Canonical's netboot server - or you will need a DVD image downloaded and burned to a DVD. These instructions assume a netboot load.
1. In order to install Ubuntu 14.04 on the IBM Power system, the system needs to be set for KVM as the Hypervisor mode. This step selects the OPAL Firmware to be loaded. If you build the system with the PowerKVM configuration, you are ready to go, otherwise, you can configure it using the following steps:
Turn off the server by going to the server Advanced System Management (ASM), under System Configuration ⇒ Hypervisor Configuration, and set the hypervisor mode to KVM (or OPAL) and choose a IPMI password
2. Once the machine is in PowerKVM mode, you need to connect to the FSP using IPMI to get the machine console. Run the following IPMI commands:
Restart the machine
# ipmitool -I lanplus -H fsphostname -P password power cycle
Log into the machine console
# ipmitool -I lanplus -H fsphostname -P password sol activate
Once you run the last command, you will be seeing the machine console, and everything you type will be sent to the machine. In order to exit the console, you should type ~. and ~? shows the help menu.
3. Once the machine is booted up, you will see the petitboot console, as shown below:
Petitboot is the bootloader for the IBM Power machines configured with PowerKVM. From here, you can install an Ubuntu DVD in the machine using DVD-ROM and boot from it. You can also boot from the network.
This document will explain how to install from the network.
4. In order to install from the network, you need to configure the System Network in the 'System Configuration' menu entry. Once the network is configured, you can create a new entry in the petitboot by pressing the letter 'n'. By creating a new entry, you will go into Option Editor to configure the entry details, as shown:
Once you are editing the boot entry, you should choose the 'Specify paths/URLs manually' option and you must provide the installer kernel and initird. For Ubuntu, you should point it to the Canonical Ubuntu 14.04 netboot website.
On this example, I used version 14.04 that I following URLs:
Kernel : http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/dists/trusty/main/installer-ppc64el/current/images/netboot/ubuntu-installer/ppc64el/vmlinux
Initird: http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/dists/trusty/main/installer-ppc64el/current/images/netboot/ubuntu-installer/ppc64el/initrd.gz
For a more recent version, as 14.04.1, 14.04.2 and updates, check the Ubuntu ppc64el wiki page download section
You do not need to fill out the other entries, if you just want to do a default installation. Once you do the configuration, get back to the petitboot menu, and boot the entry you just configured "User Item 1".
Then just boot on that entry, pressing 'Enter',, and you are going to launch the Ubuntu 14.04 installer, as shown:
When you see this screen, select the language you want to use during the installation and proceed through normal Ubuntu 14.04 installation processes.
For more information about Ubuntu installation process, check Ubuntu 14.04 Installation guide. For more information about the Petitboot, you can check the IBM PowerKVM RedBook.


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Al-Attiyah back among the front runners
Today, the MINI ALL4 Racing crew Nasser Al-Attiyah (QAT) / Mathieu Baumel (FRA) delivered in great style. They hadn't to cope with any mud holes and so, the defending Dakar champions finished third behind Sebastien Loeb and Carlos Sainz. Meanwhile, Finland's Mikko Hirvonen confirmed yesterday's remarkable performance by finishing fifth once again. In the overall standings, Hirvonen holds fourth position, right ahead of Al-Attiyah.
Orlando Terranova and Nani Roma, however, encountered another difficult day: following their enormous loss of time in the second special stage they could start further up in the order but on the tight roads across the mountains, overtaking is virtually impossible.
Tomorrow, the MINI ALL4 racing crews and the rest of the field will have to contest the first part of the marathon stage. In the evening, the crews will have to do without their team that already is on its way to Bolivia. Damages must be repaired by the drivers and their navigators alone and so, going easy on the material is crucial. In addition, the 201-kilometre special stage will take the field to an altitude of 3,500 metres above sea level and across sandy and rocky terrain.


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David Weaver
(Development Officer, Creative Scotland)
Website: www.creativescotland.com
David John Weaver is a Development Officer at Creative Scotland, the national body supporting the arts. David focuses mainly on contemporary music; supporting and engaging with artists and musicians throughout Scotland - from funding for album recordings to showcasing at the likes of SXSW and The Great Escape.
Out of the office, David also runs the music blog/live chaos merchants Detour with his best pal Ally McCrae, where they have spent the last four years putting bands in the most ridiculous places possible, and waiting for Jools Holland to retire.
He also manages the Glasgwegian band Blood Relatives, runs the club Fantastic Man, and has a staggering collection of terrible vests.


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For thousands of years, man has been tossing the ball around, swinging the mallet, batting the birdie.
Think about your own outdoor parties. You gather a few friends on the lawn and inevitably a competition of some kind will develop. It's just in our blood.
This love of lawn games usually originates in our childhood, and we each have our favorites. But one thing remains the same — we never outgrow them.
When I was a whippersnapper in North Carolina, my game of choice was badminton. We'd spend hours battling it out, playing one tournament after another. (My specialty was a "power shot, which is just my intimidating name for a scary, hard, fast hit. I remember relishing the fear in my opponent's eyes. Score!)
But badminton is just one of many fun lawn games. Here's a quick list of some others, and a few interesting facts about each:
*Badminton: The best shuttles are made of 16 feathers from the left wings of geese. And they can fly off a racket at the speed of 186 mph, which is faster than the fastest tennis serve. Badminton became an Olympic sport in 1992.
*Bocce: Similar to bowls and pétanque, bocce stems from ancient games played in the Roman Empire. The Italian word is boccia, which means "to bowl." It's the third most popular sport in the world, next to golf and soccer.
*Cornhole:This pastime, also known as bean bag toss, is all the rage. Two opposing boards on a slant are placed 30 feet apart. Teams then take turns trying to throw bags of corn into a hole in the wood. Simple as that. Its origin is mostly unknown, but it became popular at universities such as Ohio and Michigan State in the late '90s. (In fact, Martha Stewart gives step-by-step instructions on how to build your own board here!)
You can personalize your board with your favorite sports team or any picture that strikes your fancy. They even sell versions now that light up for nighttime play.
*Croquet: In the American six-wicket version, balls are played in a sequence: blue, red, black then yellow. It was the first outdoor sport to embrace equality, allowing both men and women to play on equal footing. And it was once an Olympic sport in 1900!
*Horseshoes: The stakes are placed 40 feet apart. It's a descendant of the ancient Greek sport of discus throw. In America, horseshoes might as well be called "muleshoes", since Union soldiers used discarded shoes of mules.
*Ladder Golf: Throw two golf balls connected by a rope at a ladder. The top rung is worth three points, the middle two and the bottom one. The goal is to get exactly, not more than, 21 points. Discovered on campgrounds in the early '90s, ladder golf is also called "hillbilly horseshoes."
*Lawn Darts: They're back! The old Jarts with the sharp tips, popular in the '80s, were responsible for three deaths and thousands of injuries. In 1988, the originals were banned, but safer darts with round, rubber tips were introduced in 2009.
*Washers: Similar to cornhole, but you throw flat, metal washers. Also known as "Texas Horseshoes." The winner is the first to get 21 points.
Tip: We especially like the new combo packs that feature three lawn games in one — cornhole, ladder golf and washers. They're sold with a duffle bag and simply require you to add/subtract ladders or flip over the platform to change games. Perfect for camping and tailgating, too.
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Healthy Oat Peaches & Cream Muffins Recipe
1 cup flour
3/4 cup quick oats
2/3 cup plus 1 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar, divided
1/3 cup oat bran
2-1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese
1 cup peeled, chopped peaches, divided
1 cup skim milk
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray 12 muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray. Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl, reserving 1 tbsp brown sugar; mix well and set aside.
Step 2: Stir together cream cheese and the reserved 1 tbsp brown sugar. When well blended, fold in 1/4 cup peaches. Add milk, oil, vanilla and egg to dry ingredients, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened. Lightly stir in remaining peaches and walnuts.
Step 3: Spoon 3/4 of the mixture into prepared muffin tins. Place a tsp of the cream cheese mixture in the centre of each then spoon remaining batter over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Reprinted with permission from the California Tree Fruit Agreement.


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One of our favorite appetizers at an Indian restaurant is Chicken Pakora bites. They are light and crispy but very different than your average chicken tenders. As you know from our Chinese Chicken Meatball Soup Danny loves Chickarina soup so we decided to make an Indian version. It turned out great! This soup is the perfect way to enjoy a Fall evening.
Chicken Pakora Meatballs
- 1 1/2 Lbs. Chicken Diced
- 1 1/2 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Chicken Pakora Mix (Chickpea Flour)
- 1/4 Cup Shmaltz
- 1 Tablespooon Butter
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cardamom
- 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala
At your supermarket if you can find Pakora mix use this. If not use chickpea flower.
Mix all ingredients together to make meatball mixture.
In a cast iron skillet heat up 1/2 cup of butter or ghee. Form meatballs and put in pan. These should start to sizzle loudly. Cook each meatball for 3 minutes a side - they should be golden brown.
Set aside meatballs.
Mulligatawny Soup
Mulligatawny Soup
- 1 Cup Onion, Chopped
- 2 Carrots, Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 3 tablespoons Chickpea Flour
- 2 tablespoons Coriander
- 2 tablespoons Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 8 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Apple, Chopped and Cored
- 1/2 Cup White Rice
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 2 Tablesppons Fresh Chopped Ginger
Saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. Add flour and spices, and cook 5 more minutes. Add chicken stock, ginger, mix well, and bring to a boil. Simmer about 1/2 hour.
Add apple, rice, chicken, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
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Here's the next little chunklet from the 10-minute , "hot and sexy" call that I will be calling Basic Office Fuck (or BOF) from here on out. Have fun with the gaps (that's what she said); I left 'em unedited, so you can really let your mind loose on what might be within. Next week on the phlog: checking in from backstage at the Naked Comedy show, and notes from the kitchen of a PSO!
(Edit: I'm removing phlog entries that have to do with my side of calls, until I have a chance to talk with my company and find out policy.)


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Adaptation International is proud to be headquartered in Austin, Texas, and is a proud member of the Austin Green Business Leaders Program. As part of the inaugural cohort to participate in the program, Adaptation International received a Gold Level of recognition for our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become more sustainable. We use 100% renewable wind energy at our office.
Let's Collaborate
We are always ready to reduce climate risk and prepare for the impacts of climate change. If there is something we can do to support your efforts or if you want to discuss a project, please contact us.


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Staging and Production are very similar environments. Staging is not capped by performance, number of users, or messages. Staging apps can also send and receive push notifications provided development credentials have been uploaded to the dashboard.
However, there is 1 important difference between Staging and Production: user sessions on Staging only last for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the user will be de-authenticated and won't be able to send/receive messages. You will be issued an authentication challenge when the user is de-authenticated, and you can then re-authenticate the user.
We recommend that you do all your testing on Staging.
Note: While the Staging and Production app ID's look very similar they are actually different GUIDs. The "staging" and "production" prefixes are only used for developers to quickly identify their appIDs.


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Racing news snaps for Saturday, May 18, 2019
Trainer Richard Azan (left) and jockey Bebeto Harvey (Photos: Joseph Wellington)
Dr Banner (Tevin Foster) wins for trainer Steven Todd.
Isotope (Reyan Lewis) getting up in the nick of time to beat Cohete Del Exito and jockey Christopher Mamdeen.
Timeforacat (right) with Reyan Lewis aboard and Laguna Point (left) with Tevin Foster linger in the winners' enclosure, awaiting the photo-finish result.
Sir JhunJhun Wala (Christopher Mamdeen) pulls away from Dee Danger.
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Mono Lake at Sunset
One of the oldest lakes in North America at 1-3 million years old, Mono Lake has suffered dire consequences from its water being diverted to Los Angeles in 1941. The lake halved in size while it's salinity doubled, causing inhabitable conditions for local fauna and brine shrimp. Fortunately a Mono Lake Committee was formed to save the lake.
Tunnel View at Sunset
Iconic Half Dome seen through the "tunnel" in Yosemite.
Truckee River Bed
Truckee River is full of beautiful plants lending quite the contrast when shooting in Infrared.
Narrow Canyon
Slot Canyon I
Slot Canyon II
Narrow Canyon II
Slot Canyon III
Slot Canyon IV
Slot Canyon Shelf
Bryce Tree Backlit
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Made from 10 light frames (captured with a NIKON CORPORATION camera) with 3 dark frames by Starry Landscape Stacker 1.6.1. Algorithm: Median


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The Palm Pre Plus comes with all the connectivity options that you'd expect from the modern smartphone. Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, HSDPA at 7.2Mbps, GSM, GPRS, Edge and integrated GPS, which works extremely well in Google Maps.
We shouldn't forget Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, but the handset we tested really struggled to discover other devices, and we were unable to make a connection.
The mobile broadband on the O2 network was very good in the areas we tested the device around London, never struggling for a connection, and it's pretty fast, too. Setting up Wi-Fi is straightforward and the Palm Pre Plus maintains signal very well.
The web OS browser is good. Pages load quickly and appear in full on the screen, but a quick double-tap on an area of the page zooms in nicely.
You can also pinch-to-zoom in and out of the page, although that doesn't reformat the page and text as well as it does on Android or iPhone and it doesn't have the speed or fluidity of those operating systems either.
The capacitive touchscreen is excellent in general, though, and allows you to be more accurate than on some Android phones like the HTC Hero.
Simply starting to type, within the browser, brings up the URL bar and offers Google and Wikipedia search as well as previous web history, while swiping the gesture panel to the left will take you back a page.
The application card system enables you to have multiple web pages open as application cards on the Home screen without having to work solely within the browser app.
Bookmarks, history and preferences can be accessed from the tab at the top-left corner of the touchscreen, but again, this leaves a very small surface area to make contact with and it's not something we always nailed first time.
We'd hoped to see Flash player installed in version 1.4.1 but that's still lacking at the time of writing, so no viewing BBC iPlayer content, and no plethora of web videos. But hey, it's not like Palm fans need to worry, the company doesn't want to bury Flash under a pile of rubble like some. It'll be here sooner rather than later.