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Classic apple chutney
Prep: 20 mins - 25 mins Cook: 40 mins Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes
Serve this classic chutney with roast crackling pork for a change from apple sauce
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: per rounded tbsp
- kcal123
- fat1g
- saturates0g
- carbs32g
- sugars19g
- fibre1g
- protein1g
- salt0.17g
- 1½ kg cooking apples, peeled and diced
Grown in temperate regions, apples are one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits. There are…
- 750g light muscovado sugar
- 500g raisins
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
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- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp ground ginger
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- 1 tsp salt
- 700ml cider vinegar
Combine all the ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over a medium heat, then simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30-40 mins, or until thick and pulpy. Remove from the heat, leave to cool and transfer to sterilised, clean, dry jars and seal.
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29th Sep, 2018
My first ever chutney! I followed the recipe except I used 500g of sugar as the cooking apples I was given tasted quite sweet. I also only used about 400ml of cider vinegar before I run out so topped it up with about 100ml of red wine vinegar. I think it would have tasted fine with more vinegar. Took about 50 mins to fully cook down. Very tasty!
1st Sep, 2018
I used a 23cm diameter saucepan and the ingredients only just fitted when put in initially. As it cooked the level went down in the pan. Use cooking apples for this - I used Bramleys and they are great. If you use sweet/eating apples you must half the amount of sugar. It took about 1 hr once at the simmering stage to get it to the right consistency but the time is worth it as this chutney is really lovely.
11th Oct, 2016
After reading such varied comments about the success of this recipe I was a bit worried how it would turn out. I had 1.3kg of apples once they were peeled and chopped, to that I added 400g of sugar, 550ml cider vinegar and the other ingredients as stated. I did add 1tsp of coriander and tsp of paprika, for a bit of heat. There was so much mixture that I couldn't fit it into one pot, so divided it between two. One heavy caste iron and one regular metal pot. The caste iron pot cooked the chutney better, allowing the apples to stay in chunks and everything reduced in under an hour. The chutney in the metal pot started to become pulpy before the liquid was all gone. I would recommend using a caste iron pot for best results. In the end I added the two together and it looks fine. I'm looking forward to trying it in a few weeks.
2nd Nov, 2015
I have eating apples (cox and russet) to use and, from the other comments, it seems I should halve the sugar for this. If I start with Legsy's adaptation and then halve it, it takes me to 225g of sugar for 2kg of apples. Will this still preserve the apples and make a lasting chutney? And should I reduce the vinegar at all to compensate? I want to end up with a chunky chutney, not all broken down and smooth and am an amature so advice would be appreciated.
31st Aug, 2015
I took the advice of others re sweetness. I used 1200 kg apples, 400g raisins, 330g sugar, 1 onion and 450ml (half red wine vinegar and half cider vinegar as I ran out of cider vinegar). I put in 2tsp mixed spice, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger. Didn't have any mustard seeds. I simmered this for 1 hr 20 mins. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be making again.
25th Aug, 2015
Made this chutney a few weeks ago, its lovely. Mind you I modified the recipe a little as I used rather unripe eating apples (scrumped off an unused apple tree) and half a bottle of Amontillado sherry left over from Christmas rather than the full quantity of vinegar. It needed cooking a little longer but the result was a lovely chunky chutney. The apples are now ripe so I am going to make some more (but without the sherry).


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Usually when I drive, the car will be noisy and the noise is normally made by yours trully unless she is not well. My kids will start giving me quizzical look if I am quiet. They will then ask... excuse me, are you our mom? If not, we want our mom back! Hahahahahaha.....
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Adapted from : Cikgu Dzana via Mokwo
Ingredients :
6 medium size ripe bananas ~ mashed
1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup evaporated milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter (I used Planta margarine)
I added :
1/4 teaspoon banana essence
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
extra butter to grease the baking tray
Method :
1. Place flour, sugar, coconut milk, evaporated milk, sugar and butter in a blender and blend till well mixed.
2. Pour the blended mixture into the mashed bananas. Fold in the mixture till well combined.
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Dempsey said he'd delivered a similar message of caution to Israel's top leadership during a visit to the Jewish state last week. Israeli leaders see an Iranian nuclear weapon as a direct threat to their survival, and believe Iran may be just months away from having enough fissile material for a nuclear bomb. That, in turn, has prompted growing speculation that Israeli forces may soon carry out air strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, a move opposed by the Obama administration.
The general said he and the Israelis each argued their positions "aggressively" during the high-level talks, but conceded that the two close allies simply see the threat—and potentially how soon to act against it—very differently.
"We have to acknowledge that they ... see that threat differently than we do. Its existential to them," he said. "My intervention with them was not to try to persuade them to my thinking or allow them to persuade me to theirs, but rather to acknowledge the complexity and commit to seeking creative solutions, not simple solutions."
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Little Truckee River Working Group Meeting
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Truckee gets more HD TV channels
Suddenlink announced it added new high-definition (HD) channels to its TV lineup in Truckee, as well as new digital channels in standard format.
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Jan. 11, 2013 is the closing date for grant applications for funding during the joint 2013 Nature Fund – Martis Fund Grant Cycle at the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. A total of $100,000 will be granted.
The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation and the Martis Fund will again partner for the purposes of improving the regional natural environment. They encourage all eligible projects to consider applying for funding.
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The issue to be addressed through the project should be clear and of high priority to the community. Check out the application guidelines at http://www.ttcf.net. The Nature Fund has $40,000 to give away.
TTCF has partnered with the Martis Fund to offer an additional $60,000 in grants. The Martis Fund is committed to managing and restoring habitat and forest lands in the Martis Valley and the greater Eastern Placer County region. All activities and projects eligible for Martis Fund support must occur in Martis Valley or the greater Eastern Placer County region.
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12th Annual Truckee Bingo Night
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Celebrate with Sierra Senior Services at the 12th Annual Truckee Bingo Night and Spaghetti Dinner – a perfect evening out for the family. This event benefits Truckee and North Tahoe area seniors, homebound, and disabled adults who rely on freshly cooked meals seven days a week provided by Meals on Wheels volunteers.
Join the fun-filled social event Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Truckee Community Recreation Center. Tickets are $20 each in advance. A no-host bar opens at 5 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Enjoy a delicious Italian feast with dessert and coffee.
After dinner, bingo balls are poppin' 7-9 p.m. with 10 games for $10, followed by a $10 blackout game. Raffle prizes and a silent auction keep the evening stirring. Raffle prizes include a Calistoga Spa Package, Southwest Airlines tickets (two). Cost is $10 each or three for $20.
Tickets will be available online Jan. 4 at http://www.sierraseniors.org or at Sierra Senior Services, Plumas Bank and at the Community Recreation Center.
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Ski and Ride for $40 or less
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Downhill resort tickets may be purchased the week prior to the designated dates at Porters Sports in Truckee and Tahoe Dave's in Tahoe City, Truckee and Kings Beach. Cross-country resort tickets may be purchased the week prior to the designated dates at Paco's in Truckee and Alpenglow in Tahoe City. A limited number of tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis and will not be available at the resorts the day of the event. Check and cash are payment only. Tickets are not refundable.
Proceeds from each lift ticket purchase goes directly to the Excellence in Education Foundation, which provides enhanced educational opportunities to local Tahoe Truckee area students. For information and updates visit http://www.exined.org.
2013 economic forecast slated
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Fiscal cliff? Economic growth? Recession? Global influences on the economy? Start 2013 off with a solid economic forecast from the well-respected and always interesting Thomas R. Harris, professor, Department of Economics at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Nevada County furlough days
coincide with holiday closings
Nevada County wants to remind residents County offices be will closed through Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the December holidays and previously announced furlough days.
Closures will not impact access to public safety and other 24-hour operations. The following Departments will be open during designated furlough days: Departments of District Attorney, Sheriff, Probation, Public Works, Registrar of Voters, Clerk-Recorder, and Public Defender.
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Nevada County apologizes for any inconvenience closures might cause to citizens who rely on County services. They look forward to serving you on Jan. 2, 2013.
Turtleneck Tuesdays
Village Ice Skating Rink
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It's free to skate with rentals available for $10 a pair. Visit http://www.northstarattahoe.com.
Volunteer with Disabled Sports
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Sunday, June 5, 2011
How Sweet It Is
17 comments:
- chris said...
Feel love today and everyday.
May the next fourty hold blessings beyond belief.
Happy Birthday, Sam!
- June 5, 2011 at 8:02 AM
- Ron Washam said...
My Gorgeous Samantha,
I can't compete with a five-year-old, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
You've been my Internet wife for two years, and you're perfect in every way. Smart, beautiful, sexy, kind, loving, brilliant, talented and, above all, compassionate.
I love you with all my heart. You have made me a better man, which, when you think about it, probably wasn't that hard considering... I know that your next forty years will be filled with love, success, contentment and great wine after great wine.
I'll stand under Our Moon tonight and kiss you, send my gratitude to the universe for your presence in my heart. Meet me there.
I love you!
Happy Birthday, Samantha! No one on the planet deserves it more.
- June 5, 2011 at 9:07 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Not assuming I will make it for another 40 but I will feel loved this year and the next and the next. I am one profoundly lucky woman, having people like you in my life is one of the reasons why. Thank you sweet lady.
Ron My Love,
Well you could start trying to compete by saying, "Birfday"...melts the hell out of me that. Birfday aside, having you enter my life has been one of the most amazing gifts I could have ever been given. You humble me with your words, honor me with your love, inspire me with your talent. I get to be loved and in love with a personal hero....any idea how rare that is? Well I do and my feeble verbiage will never be able to articulate how powerful and astonishing it feels to be your partner/internet wife. I shall walk beneath the moon this evening, thinking about the forty years it took to finally meet you....raise my glass and revel in my luck in finding that, "I'm Baaacckkk" post. I love you too Ron Washam, you've changed my life...thank you.
- June 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM
- webb said...
Happy Birthday sounds a bit lame after Ron...
But I do wish you a wonderful year. 40 is a great age! Truly it is.
Am going looking for one/some of these wines here in the East.
- June 5, 2011 at 1:13 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Is he stealing my birfday wishes?! Damn him, first my heart and now this...
Thank you lady and I do hope you find one of those Roses near you, they are truly wonderful.
- June 5, 2011 at 1:28 PM
- Marcia Macomber said...
Happy Birfday, Samantha! (I can learn from Ron's mistakes. LOL)
Welcome to the big league, Girl. The 40's go fast! ...er.
Your dinner sounds/smells divine all the way up here. (See how well you write? I can pick out all the details that make it scrumptious 500 miles away!)
To another fantastic 40 years!
- June 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
You are adorable. Thank you and I cannot wait to meet you in a couple weeks!
- June 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM
- John M. Kelly said...
Happy birthday my dear! As I tell my guests about our wines: they don't get better or worse with age, they just gain experience. Your best experiences are still ahead. Like week after next.
Mmmmm... aioli. It's babysitter day so we're going out to eat, but I know what I'm cooking at home tomorrow. [drool]
- June 5, 2011 at 2:00 PM
- Valerie said...
As Sam Jones would say on Sex and the City, "Honey, welcome to my box." These are FABulous years and I know you're going to rock every minute of them. Wishing you many happy returns, lady! xoxo
- June 5, 2011 at 4:14 PM
- Sara Louise said...
I'm laughing at Valerie's comment! I love that line.
Happy birthday dear Sam, hope all your wishes come true :-)
And I'm totally stealing the name 'Pink and Stink' for a Sunday aioli afternoon at Chez Moi x
- June 5, 2011 at 10:14 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Cannot wait for week after next, gonna be a blast I'[m sure.
Looking forward to this new box for sure. Thank you so much.
Pink & Stink still cracks my ass up for some reason. Feel free to use it and get your snicker on!
- June 6, 2011 at 7:23 AM
- Joe said...
Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but that event sounds awesome! Though I do like to talk wine with folks, and it can become a "wine buffett" sometimes.
Sounds like a great start to the birfday. Hope yesterday was relaxing and enjoyable and perfect. And other adjectives.
Got a particularly significant birfday coming up on Thursday, and I'm eager to commemorate it with one of those growers I've been disciplined enough to not-yet open. I appreciate your friendship and the decisive sensory schooling I've received in the field of high-end bubbly.
Cheers to you! Looking forward to 40 more years of your posts making my rancid corporate Monday mornings more tolerable (Let's hope I don't have 40 more years of this, though).
- June 6, 2011 at 7:54 AM
- Thomas said...
Happy birthday to you;
happy birthday to you;
happy birthday dear Pinky;
Happy birthday to you.
I think you should adopt that kid. At 40, you're just ready for one more of them...
- June 6, 2011 at 7:55 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Joe My Dear,
Not sure I even have another month left in me for blogging, 40 years?! Me thinks not but I do however hope that you and I will know each other that long, continue this friendship that I've come to cherish so. So tell me kid, which birfday is it and what are you gonna open?
Why thank you love, that was very sweet. Gonna take a pass on that adoption deal, first of all his parents aren't looking to unload him, (not that I blame them...so freaking adorable) and second, been there, done that and now...now it's my time. Can't wait to finally see that mug of yours in a couple weeks!
- June 6, 2011 at 8:12 AM
- The Passionate Palate said...
Wow, do birthdays get any better? Congrats on the successful rose' tasting. My mouth was watering at the descriptions. I'll stop in next time I am down to buy some.
But really? The love from that little five year old would push anyone to tears!!! How lucky you are to be loved by so many. And take it from an over-40 year old woman, the 40s are fantastic. All of my friends agree - you care less what others think and that equals a lot more peace, joy and fun. Happy Birthday bella!
- June 6, 2011 at 11:06 AM
- Joe said...
Sam - little Olivia Jane turns one on Thursday. Remember how I commemorated the birth with a magnum or Heidseick-Monopole Blue Top, spurring your bloody crusade to get me into some grower mess? It all started then.
To be fair, I insisted on a mag, and my options were decidedly limited in-market (basically, it was that or Boo Pecoche, so I'm sticking by my decision).
Yes, the little critter is one this week. I think the fact that we haven't dropped her yet (oh hell, knocking on wood like a bastard now) deserves a glass of bubbles for mom and I. I've got a Bruno Gobillard NV, a Billiot rosé NV, a José Dhondt NV, and an R.H. Coutier NV...
- June 6, 2011 at 8:04 PM
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Yeah, he wrecks me that wee one. To be so adored, have my day be that important to him, well I could not ask for more. I posted something about never feeling sexier in my life than I do now and as the leader of a all girl romp in the pool...clothes on and all, I can confirm, 40 rules.
Yup, been a year since I first adored you and ached to have you really discover what Champagne can be. I will buy a bottle of grower Champagne Thursday night, raise a glass to you, your sweet bundle and our friendship...feel grateful for all of it. Be sure to let me know what you pop and what you think!
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February 1st, 2008
Andries Hofman appointed new CEO of Adimec Eindhoven, The Netherlands (February 2008).
Adimec is proud to announce Andries Hofman recently named Chief Executive Officer of Adimec Holding BV. Adimec is a leading supplier of high-performance digital cameras and camera lens assemblies for use in three market segments: machine vision, medical imaging, and defense imaging. Andries's vision involves building Adimec's success with current and future product solutions to increase our customers' competitiveness among various industries. He is committed to helping attain our financial and operational goals.
After his study of mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Delft with a specialization in industrial organizations, Andries started his career at Fokker in the (aero)space industry. In this company the main focus for him was production management of space and aerospace products. After this experience, Andries was looking for something completely different in a smaller company and found this with Nefit Fasto, a producer of heater systems. He became responsible for the logistics and learned that the discipline of execution is vital in these types of processes. Prior to joining Adimec, Andries was the Senior Director Program Manager at ASML, one of the biggest manufacturers of semiconductor equipment in the world. Andries fulfilled various positions within ASML, from process lab management to factory management to program management. In these positions regular contacts with suppliers and customers were an integral part of his responsibilities.
"We are very pleased to have Andries join our team as the CEO of Adimec," said Just Smit, co-founder and Senior Management, Adimec Group Worldwide. "Andries is an experienced and focused leader who is dedicated to Adimec's continued success. He has a direct approach that compliments our company culture with the passion to drive growth. With his extensive background and determination, he will help guide our global organization into a very exciting, prosperous future.
"My choice for Adimec was not that difficult: a great company with skillful and enthusiastic colleagues, great products and the potential to be one of the dominant players in the market," Hofman said. "Above all, Adimec is small and agile enough to hunt for market opportunities with a culture of honesty, transparency, and a winning argument, but also with a challenge to get the organization to the next level of professionalism."
Hofman took up his new duties February 1, 2008 with a clear vision, a solid team, and the excitement of thriving growth for the future.
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Adimec has specialized in development and manufacturing of high-performance cameras and partnering with major OEMs around the world since 1992. The company has the distinction of serving industry leading companies in three application areas; machine vision, medical, and defense imaging. Adimec's unique experience facilitates the creation of industry-leading cameras that deliver a performance advantage to high-end systems. Adimec achieves long-term customer satisfaction by offering a unique combination of product configuration/performance, life cycle management, and total cost of ownership. Adimec has offices around the world focused on creating customer value and satisfaction through local, personalized support


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Here's an email I recently received about a credit monitoring service.
If you don't use one of these personally, you've almost certainly seen the ads for them…
I have become quite a fan of Money Talks News. Because of your advice, I was able to permanently rid myself of a collection agency trying to collect a 19-year-old credit card balance from a company I had NEVER done ANY business with. (Gone 2 years…Thank you!!) I followed up by contacting the State Attorney General and the Secretary of State.
My question is: I now pay $9.95 each month to Tru-Credit, which purchases access to my credit report and credit score any time I want. In addition, I receive an email weekly, outlining any "activity" (or lack there-of) in my credit account. "Fraud Alert" is included in the $9.95 cost. I would appreciate your opinion on this service and it's cost.
Thanks for the very helpful, down to earth, Money Talk News!!!
– Jim
Thanks for the kind words, Jim! And for the great question. Here's your answer…
Suppose you could make a living – or even a bundle – instilling fear in people, then charging them for services they either don't need or could get free. Would you feel bad about that? If you answered yes, you're probably not a credit reporting agency or other vendor of credit monitoring services.
Converting fear into fees
They say sex sells, and I'm sure they're right. But I doubt it outsells fear. From burglar alarms to bomb shelters, Americans shell out billions annually to protect against all manner of evil: some real, much greatly exaggerated. But wherever fear can be churned up, you can bet there's someone not far behind making a buck.
Such is the case with credit monitoring.
In 2006, The New York Times reported that credit monitoring was a billion-dollar business, with more than 12 million Americans paying for "protection" against ID theft and greater access to their credit histories and scores. The biggest beneficiaries? The Big Three credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
According to the same article, this business – which didn't even exist 15 years ago – was growing at 20 percent annually.
Why you don't need credit monitoring
These services are more sizzle than steak for at least three reasons…
1. You're not liable if someone opens credit in your name.
If someone forges your signature on a credit application, check, or anywhere else, you're generally not responsible for the charges. As with anyone stealing anything, the thief is liable. And if the thief isn't caught or can't make restitution, it's a problem for the institution that accepted the fraudulent charge, not you.
Of course, we've all read stories of how credit fraud (like shoplifting) is passed along to consumers in the form of higher prices. We've also read about the nightmare than ensues when your identity is stolen: Your credit is trashed and you're forced to spend months – even years – restoring it.
So why isn't credit monitoring money well spent? Well, because…
2. Credit monitoring doesn't prevent ID theft.
Monitoring your credit is marketed as if it's a burglar alarm that keeps bad guys out. But what it more closely resembles is an alarm that's tripped as the bad guys are leaving. By definition, credit monitoring can only monitor transactions that have already occurred. What you want is to prevent them from happening in the first place.
As it happens, dissuading crooks from making off with your identity and going on a spending spree isn't hard to do, and it doesn't cost a dime. All you do is put a fraud alert on your account.
According to Experian, "Fraud alert messages notify potential credit grantors to verify your identification before extending credit in your name in case someone is using your information without your consent."
Fraud alerts aren't new. Here's a cut-and-paste from a TV news story I did on them in 2009 called Free ID Theft Protection…
Because ID theft is so highly publicized and so frightening, a crop of companies now offer to help – for a fee, of course. Pay them every month and they'll help protect your identity…But here's something the ads don't say: The technique many services use is something you can do yourself in less than five minutes absolutely free.
What many of these companies do to protect you is simply put a fraud alert on your account. And all that entails is going to the Equifax Website and filling out a simple form. Once a fraud alert is on your credit file, anyone granting you credit is supposed to take extra steps to verify you're who you say you are.
Take a look at the form. It's no big deal to fill out. The fraud alert lasts 90 days. And the cost? Zip. And if you're afraid you won't remember to renew your fraud alert every 90 days, go to a website like Shield Safe. They'll remind you to renew your fraud alert via email every 90 days free.
Want even more protection? You can freeze your credit file so nobody – including you – can open a credit account until it's "thawed," a process that can take a few days. Lenders and retailers, as you might imagine, aren't happy about you freezing your account: They want you to make impulse purchases.
But if you don't have immediate plans to borrow and want to be certain your identity is safe, this will do it.
Unlike fraud alerts, depending on where you live, these aren't always free or even available, and there can be fees to temporarily lift the freeze. Read more about it at this page of the Consumers Union website.
Here's one final reason I'm not a fan of credit monitoring…
3. It costs too much.
Against a backdrop of $11 for a credit report or $20 for a credit score, paying $10 a month for unlimited looks may seem like a bargain. But considering what they charge wholesale clients, it's outrageous.
According to the New York Times article above, while credit reporting agencies are allowed to charge you up to $11 to see your credit report, they routinely sell them to corporate clients for as little as 20 cents.
More outrageous in my opinion is the fact that you should need these services in the first place. Unless you're the one who negligently leaves their credit information lying around, you shouldn't have to worry about your credit history being stolen, and you shouldn't have to jump through hoops if it happens.
The banking and credit reporting industries make billions of dollars annually from American consumers. If they can't be bothered to create a system that protects the information they collect, sell and use to grant credit, they should solve – and pay for – the problems that result.
But instead of creating a safer system, they craft clever commercials to sell you "protection."
Is it all bad?
There are those who disagree with me and tout credit monitoring and protection as a smart thing to do. For example, in this article, personal finance author Lynnette Khalfani-Cox says, "the single biggest reason to use credit monitoring is that you'll receive an incredible amount of credit education simply by staying on top of your credit.
The mere act of constantly reviewing your credit files and being aware of changes to your credit profile promotes enhanced financial literacy and better credit awareness."
Monitoring your credit is a good educational experience. And if you're going to be applying for a mortgageor other big loan, the three free reports you're entitled to yearly from annualcreditreport.com may not be enough. But pay $10 a month or more for "education?" I've managed to keep my credit pristine without it. So can you.
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Yesterday San Antonio Symphony Principal Violist Allyson Dawkins convinced me to join her, her Symphony colleagues, their students and a few of their children to play Christmas music at the Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center. Thirty-one musicians played a concert that lasted a little over an hour. The group will play at the Methodist Children's Hospital this morning without me (I have a work conflict on Wednesday.) All of this is part of a 21-year-old volunteer effort called The Caroling Project. For more than two decades Symphony musicians have volunteered their time and talent to play for children in hospitals and jails at Christmas time.
I very much enjoyed participating and immediately had two thoughts. The first thing that came into my head was "wow, it really hurts to play the double bass again after all these years!" If you read my bio printed above these blogs, you'll see that I used to be a professional musician before I became an arts manager. I haven't played full-time in 19 years. The bass is a very physical instrument and my fingers, hands, arms, shoulders and back really hurt last night!
My second thought was "does music really change lives? Especially kids who are in tough situations like those we played for at the Juvenile Detention Center." This morning I got my answer with two fabulous articles I found online.
One article in the New York Times (http://bit.ly/7MAANG) wrote about violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins and her project to play for the homeless in New York City over the past five years.
The second article was in the Telegraph in the UK (http://bit.ly/6ziqWs) and it was written by Julian Lloyd Webber, brother of Andrew Lloyd Webber–the composer of so many mega-hit musicals. Julian has been appointed the Chair of Britain's IN HARMONY project. This project is trying to duplicate the success of a program called El Sistema in Venezuela that has changed lives since 1975. Julian wrote, "Using the safe haven of the symphony orchestra, 300,000 Venezuelan children are involved in the scheme at any one time, and many claim it has saved them from a life of delinquency and crime."
Christmas time can be stressful and doesn't always live up to our expectations. If you need some Christmas cheer, I highly recommend both articles. Put on some Mozart or Beethoven on your CD player and read both articles. I know you'll feel better about music, about life and about the future.
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I migrated from Windows7 about a year ago. I found Ubuntu 11.04 and fell in love. I have not been back to Windows since. I upgraded to 11.10 and started to realize that even though I left Windows for Unity, I was sort of getting annoyed with a few minor things. I started to play with AWN dock and Cairo, but they did not make sense in Ubuntu 11.10 because of the panel on the left side. I then discovered elementary, but thought it was a step down from 11.10 because it lacked some of the features. I tried out GNOME 3 and was immediately appalled. I just can not come to grips with GNOME 3 at this point in time. I was playing with Xubuntu on live CD and kept on booting up to it. I finally made the decision to switch to XFCE about 2 month ago and have not looked back. I absolutely love it!!!! This is the best experience I have had yet. Customizable, fast, beautiful, what else could anyone ask for? I installed AWN dock and Synapse. I have never been more productive:) I thinks a lot of people are going to migrate to Xubuntu like I have. One they discover it, they will not be sorry.
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NEW YORK, New York - The UN Security Council met to consider the volatile situation surrounding Kashmir on Friday, addressing the issue directly for the first time since 1965.
Although the meeting took place behind closed doors, the Chinese Ambassador, Zhang Jun, spoke to reporters outside the chamber following deliberations. He urged both India and Pakistan to "refrain from taking any unilateral action which might further aggravate" what is an already "tense and very dangerous" situation.
The Indian-administered part of the majority-Muslim region, known as Jammu and Kashmir had its special status within the constitution revoked by the Indian Government on 5 August, placing it under tighter central control. Pakistan has argued that the move violates international law.
The UN has long maintained an institutional presence in the contested area, which both countries claim in its entirety, with the areas under separate administration, divided by a so-called Line of Control. The UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) observes and reports on any ceasefire violations.
In a statement issued on 8 August, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he had been following the situation in Jammu and Kashmir "with concern", making an appeal for "maximum restraint".
"The position of the United Nations on this region is governed by the Charter...and applicable Security Council resolutions", said the statement. "The Secretary-General also recalls the 1972 Agreement on bilateral relations between India and Pakistan also known as the Simla Agreement, which states that the final status of Jammu and Kashmir is to be settled by peaceful means", in accordance with the UN Charter.
Ambassador Zhang said Council members had "expressed their serious concern" concerning the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir...The Kashmir issue should be resolved properly through peaceful means, in accordance with the UN Charter, the relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements."
Pakistan requested the Security Council meeting on Tuesday, and it was subsequently called for by Permament Member, China.
Speaking to reporters outside the chamber, Pakistan's Ambassador, Maleeha Lodhi said the meeting had allowed "the voice of the people of the occupied Kashmir" to be heard "in the highest diplomatic forum of the world." She argued that "the fact that this meeting took place, is testimony to the fact that this is an international dispute."
She said that "as far as my country is concerned, we stand ready for a peaceful settlement of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. I think today's meeting nullifies India's claim that Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter for India. Today the whole world is discussing the occupied state and the situation there."
Speaking a few minutes later, India's Ambassador, Syed Akbaruddin, said that "our national position was, and remains, that matters related to Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, are entirely an internal matter of India...The recent decisions taken by the government of India and our legislative bodies are intended to ensure that good governance is promoted, socio-economic development is enhanced for our people in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh."
He said that the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir had announced measures which would return the region towards a state of "normalcy," without specvifying what that means.
"India remains committed to ensure that the situation there remains calm and peaceful. We are committed to all the agreements that we have signed on this issue."
But without naming names, he stated that "of particular concern is that one state is using terminology of jihad against and promoting violence in India, including by their leaders", adding that India was committed to the principle "that all issues between India and Pakistan, as well as India and any other country, will be resolved bilaterally, peacefully, and in a manner that behooves normal inter-state relations between countries."
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BlonDee's Bistro & Bar, Huntington: Open for 3 meals
Today marks the launch of BlonDee's Bistro & Bar, the 2013 remake of the former Two Blondes & a Stove.
Owner Dena Fenza said the place — which used to offer only breakfast and lunch — now serves a dinner menu of small plates and entrees Wednesday to Sunday nights. At 5 p.m., a whole new mood is set with candlelight and cloth napkins. There's also a full bar. Some nights, live music, too.
Earlier in the day, the original menus prevail. If you go at breakfast, you can opt for baked oatmeal ($6), croissant French toast ($9) or the "Giambotta" scramble of eggs, potatoes, zucchini, peppers and onions ($9.95). At lunch, there are chicken lettuce wraps ($9.95), a Greek salad ($9.95) and a "Philly" sandwich of roast beef and melted mozzarella ($10.25)
Come nightfall, chef Michael Hansen features such "tapas" choices as a pizzette with roasted pears, Gorgonzola, Brie and mozzarella topped with arugula and balsamic glaze ($11) and lamb chop lollipops ($13), as well such entrees as filet mignon "royale" topped with poached egg and fried asparagus ($28) and boneless chicken breast with sausage, potatoes, peppers, onions and mushrooms ($17). Finish with house-made pannacotta and seasonal berries ($8).
BlonDee's Bistro & Bar is at 26 Clinton Ave., Huntington, 631-673-1300.


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With no apparent signs that the Federal Reserve's aggressive stimulus is causing harm, the measures likely will continue despite persistent signs of economic recovery.
The debate over monetary policy may be a case, then, over not what Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke worries about most but rather what he is not worried about—mainly whether creating trillions of dollars will cause the runaway inflation that many critics expect to happen.
"Europe has stabilized, the (U.S.) economy is doing better, yet the Fed has this super-accommodative policy in place," said Joe LaVorgna, chief US economist at Deutsche Bank. "It doesn't make sense, but they're stuck with it." (Read More: 'New Normal' May Be Nearing End: Pimco's El-Erian)
Bernanke has said that the Fed will wait until the unemployment rate drops to 6.5 percent and inflation exceeds 2.5 percent before the Fed starts raising interest rates. Unemployment is currently at 7.8 percent and inflation a shade below 2 percent.
When it will stop creating money and buying government debt is another question, with that process likely to end before interest rates rise.
Quantitative easing has sent the Fed balance sheet to nearly $3 trillion and spiked fears that all that money floating around eventually will find its way into the economy and create rampant inflation.
But recent signs of economic improvement—like the steep drop in weekly initial jobless claims and a four-year high in home construction, both reported Thursday—have done little to sway Bernanke.
It has, though, stoked criticism and calls for the Fed to begin letting the economy run on its own.
"I am nonplussed as to why the most senior folks at the Fed seem to be so enamored with more QE," LaVorgna said. "That's probably a function of those folks putting way too much emphasis on what their models of monetary policy show. I don't trust their models. They don't work where relations to variables have gone to places we've never been before."


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20 Creative and Cool Pizza Advertisements.
Indoor Advertisement for Pizza Hut Tabasco Pizza: Suggestion boxes were placed in Pizza Hut restaurants asking people who found the Tabasco Pizza too hot, to express their opinion about it. As the opinion was inserted into the box it gets chopped. The title says "Supreme Pepper Tabasco Pizza. Yeah, it's hot. No point complaining."
Pizza Hut Bike Clock Ad: "A large digital countdown clock was installed on the back of Pizza Hut bikes to dramatize their on-time delivery promise".
Domino's Bike Oven Ad: Ordinary white boxes on the back of pizza motorbikes were cleverly redesigned to make them look like ovens. Creating an effect as if the pizzas have just come out of oven hot and fresh.
Steaming Pizza Billboard: This cool billboard promotes Donatos pizza in Columbus, USA.
Cheesy Pizza Posters: These creative "cheesy" posters promote Pizza Hut pizza in Seoul, Korea.
Newscaster Pizza Billboard: This creative billboard displays the cheesy Donatos pizza in Columbus, USA.
Cheesy Pizza Outdoor Ad: Creative and smart pizza ad demonstrates the cheesiness of Papajohn's pizza.
Model Pizza Billboard: Another creative billboard promotes Donatos pizza in Columbus, USA.
Doorviewer Pizza Ad: Cool eyehole stickers used to advertise Papajohn's pizza.
Doorbell Pizza Ad: This creative ad of La Pizza ad comes from Frankfort; "there is a bit of Italian in everybody".
Pizza Crop Circle: Huge Papajohn's six-acre crop circle advertisement in Colorado.
Indoor Nacional Supermarket Pizza Ad: This clever ad promotes 'International Pizza Day'.
Carlsberg Pizza Box: In Switzerland, these boxes were distributed by Carlsberg (the official sponsor of the Swiss soccer team) at relevant places during the world cup.
Rockpizza Door Ad:
Pizza Hut Thin Crust Ad: This advertisement comes from Delhi, India, promotes Pizza Hut's thinnest crust pizzas.
Pizzaandlove - Fight for the Arctic: This cool ad using the concept of right over 'Arctic' to promote pizza comes from Contrapunto, Barcelona, Spain.
Pizza Hut Print Ads: These ads creatively demonstrate the express service of Pizza Hut pizza.
Pizza Escalator Advertisement: Pizza Kingdom used the escalator in front of their restaurant to creatively advertise their new pizza with more cheese.
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16 Creative and Cool Scissor Designs.
18 Creative and Cool Camera Earrings.
Creative and Cool Reuse of Phone Books.
28 Cassette Inspired Products and Designs.
16 Creative and Cool Slipper and Sandal Designs.
Paper Clip Inspired Products, Artwork and Designs.


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Unlike yesterday with NWBZPWNER Jarod, I don't think we can get Andrew House (left) and Mic-Droppin' Jack Tretton (right) to judge this week's contest. Maybe Joey Chiu, the first guy to buy a PlayStation 4 at the launch event on Thursday, can get in touch with us. [Update: He just did!]
Luke lifted this still from the launch event which shows all three displaying appropriate levels of smug—Joey especially for the "what has two thumbs and the first PS4? This guy" pose. That's a solid enough exploitable in my book, and so it's yours for this week.
Source Image: Andrew House, Joey Chiu, and Jack Tretton at the PlayStation 4 launch in New York
[Update:] So, Joey sought us out and confirmed his identity (with a picture of that autographed box Mr. House is holding) so he will, in fact, be the 'Shop Contest's second consecutive celebrity guest judge, picking the top 5 and overall No. 1 in next week's roundup.
While most of you are smart enough to figure out how to upload images, here are some simple steps to take for those less familiar with the practice.
1. Create your 'Shop and save it to your desktop.
2. Go to the bottom of this post and click "Discuss."
3. This brings up a comment window. Click the icon that looks like a picture.
4. This brings up another window called "Insert Image." Click "Choose file" if you're uploading your 'shop from your desktop
5. Alternatively, you can upload the 'Shop to a free image hosting service. I suggest imgur. Then paste the image's URL into the field that says "Image URL." Note: this must be the URL of the image itself, not the page where it is displayed. That means the URL ends in .jpg, .gif, .png, whatever.
6. Add editorial commentary and hit submit and your image will load. If it doesn't, upload the image to imgur and paste the image URL as a comment. I promise I will look at it.
7. Large-size images may not upload properly, though we have seen some big-ass animated .gifs upwards of 5 MB. If you're still having trouble uploading the image, try to keep its longest dimension (horizontal or vertical) under 1000 pixels, or the whole thing under 2 MB.
Alright! Have at it. Thanks very much for your participation.
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Honey bee body is divided into three main parts namely; (i) the head, (ii) the thorax (middle section), and (iii) the abdomen (end section). The head has two antennas, two compound eyes and three simple eyes. The thorax has six legs and two pair of wings. The abdomen has the breathing sacs, scent gland, wax gland, poison gland, and the stinger at the very end.
Honey bees are hairy, yellow and black in color. They are generally 15 - 25 mm in length. However, their specific sizes vary greatly depending on the species. Bees cannot see red colour but do see a colour that we human cannot, that is, ultraviolet (UV). The back legs of the worker bees have little sacs to carry pollen. Bees eat nectar (sugary water) and pollen (yellow protein powder) which are made by flowers. Nectar is what the worker bee uses to make honey. When she gets to a flower, she sucks as much nectar as she can hold. Then she passes the nectar to another worker bee (who holds the nectar on her tongue) so that the water in it can evaporate. When most of the water has evaporated, the sweet nectar becomes honey, which is stored in the hive.
The honeybee will fly about 800 km in her working life and produce just half a teaspoon of honey. A queen may produce half a million eggs in her natural lifespan. However in the commercial world, she will only be allowed to live two years producing 150,000 eggs annually. The foraging bee will travel at 24 km per hour and work for 7 - 10 hours a day (Vegan Society, 2003).
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Species: Dorsata, Florea, Mellifera & Cerana
The family Apidae, comprises a single genus, Apis, characterized by the building of vertical combs of hexagonal cells constructed bilaterally from a midrib, using only wax secreted by worker bees. The cells are used repeatedly for the rearing of larvae and the storage of honey and pollen. Two attributes of honey bees which have been essential to their evolution and biology are their clustering behavior, this being their ability to cool the nest by evaporation. This attribute enables the colonies to achieve a marked degree of temperature within the nest irrespective of the external temperature. Thus, the genus Apis is able to colonize a wide variety of environments, ranging from tropical to cool temperate. Another behavioral character of honey bees is the communication of information about food sources and the recruitment of foragers by 'dance language' (Ashleigh, 1996).
The genus comprises four species: ( i) Apis dorsata, the Giant Honey Bee; (ii) Apis florea, the Little Honey Bee; (iii) Apis mellifera, the Western Honey Bee and (iv) Apis cerana, the Eastern Honey Bee. Apis dorsata build single comb nests in trees in the open, while Apis florea in low bushes. Like other tropical honey bees, they are prone to migrations. These migrations may be seasonal or in some cases may be a defense against predators and parasites. Although unsuitable for apicultural use, both these species contribute a major part to the supply of honey and wax. Apis cerana and Apis mellifera are usually used in apiculture with modern moveable comb hives. The numerical strength of Apis cerana colonies is usually much less, and honey yields are smaller (Ashleigh, 1996).
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Two of rock's most legendary feuders, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and David Gilmour, reunited over the weekend for an unannounced, four-song concert to benefit Palestinian children.
The show in London marked the first time the two played in public since 2005's Live 8 concert, and witnesses said they seemed genuinely warm toward each other, according to Rolling Stone.
"David arrived first and then Roger came on and I saw Roger give David a hug," said organizer Bella Freud. "It was really lovely."
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Gilmour and Waters warmed up for the unannounced, short set by sound checking "To Know Him Is to Love Him," "Comfortably Numb" and "Wish You Were Here."
"There were about 30 people milling about," Freud says. "Everyone was just stunned."
Gilmour and Waters were originally planning to play three songs. But one attendee, British financier Arpad Busson, was so taken with the performance, he ponied up a sizable donation to get them to play "Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2."
"People were crying — really! I know it sounds corny, but it was magic. David and Roger — they looked so happy up there and they made something so beautiful happen," Freud said.
Rolling Stone has reported that Waters has said he asked Gilmour to join 30th anniversary tour for The Wall, but Gilmour was "uninterested" in the offer.


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Download UPTET Previous Year ( UPRI-2013-14 ) Paper-2 (Upper Primary Level, class 6 to 8) Question Booklet Series X in Hindi / English with Solutions / Answer Keys in PDF Format.
Section / Part – 4A (Page No 16).
Science & Mathematics / विज्ञान एवं गणित.
There are total 60 questions in this UPTET 2013-14 UPRI SET-X section, each question will carry 1 mark to the total tally.
No Negative Marking till date: Good News, you don't have to worry about the negative marking for any incorrect / wrong answer, till now, the negative marking scheme isn't applicable / declared for the UPTET Examination.
Important: The UPTET 2013-14 Official / Original Question Paper SET-X consist of 32 pages, link to all 32 pages is given at bottom of this post. You are now at page number 16 of UPTET 2013-14 Upper Primary Level (UPRI, Paper-2) Solved Question Paper SET-X in Hindi / English, don't forget to visit all other pages (links given at bottom) of this post to download UPTET 2013-14 UPRI Paper-2 in PDF format. The UPTET 2013-14 UPRI (Paper-2) exam was held on 22 February 2014 all across the State of UP (Uttar Pradesh).
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Repo Men
Cast: Jude Law, Forest Whitaker, Liev Schreiber, Alice Braga.
Synopsis: Set in the near future when artificial organs can be bought on credit, it revolves around a man who struggles to make the payments on a heart he has purchased. He must therefore go on the run before said ticker is repossessed.
Personally, I cannot fucking wait for this film. Everything I've seen so far looks badass. And I cannot wait to see Law and Schreiber together.
A Nightmare On Elm Street
Cast: Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Katie Cassidy, Kellan Lutz, Kyle Gallner, Clancy Brown, Thomas Dekkon, Connie Britton.
Synopsis: A re-imagining of the horror icon Freddy Krueger, a serial-killer who wields a glove with four blades embedded in the fingers and kills people in their dreams, resulting in their real death in reality.
This is the horror film that I'm most excited to watch this year. After his dead-on performance as Rorschach, Haley will yet play another psycho. And the latest trailer pushed the bar so high for me that I cant wait anymore.And I'm one of those people who doesn't bitch about remakes.
Cast: Liam Neeson, Christina Ricci, Justin Long.
Synopsis: A young woman caught between life and death… and a funeral director who appears to have the gift of transitioning the dead, but might just be intent on burying her alive.
Did you look at the cast? That is one rare cast for horror. And click on the small poster, it looks shit cool in full size. And the movie's getting great reviews all over the internet.
Cast: Julianne Moore, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers.
Synopsis: A female forensic psychiatrist discovers that all of one of her patient's multiple personalities are murder victims. She will have to find out what's happening before her time is finished.
The premise looks great. The lead cast is great. And yet another cool looking poster with great reviews all over the internet.
Survival Of The Dead.
Cast: Devon Bostick, Athena Karkanis, Kathleen Munroe.
Synopsis: On an island off the coast of North America, local residents simultaneously fight a zombie epidemic while hoping for a cure to return their un-dead relatives back to their human state.
A zombie movie directed by George A. Romero. Need I say more? Lately it's all been shit though. Still, gotta have some faith.
Okay folks, that's about it for this three months. I'll update the list again during June. And I've yet to catch a few earlier released movies. So, share what you think about these films and let me know if I'm missing any.


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Armchair Travel
December 2016
Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind."
~ Seneca
(c. 4 BC - 65 AD), Roman philosopher, statesman, writer
Recent Releases
In the Land of Giants: A Journey Through the Dark Ages
Max Adams
Combining travelogue and history with his thoughts on the way the past and present connect, archaeologist Max Adams shines a bright light on both the British dark ages and current times. In
In the Land of Giants
, which is based on ten walks Adams took over 18 months, he explores Britain's (and, to a lesser extent, Ireland's) early medieval past, providing narratives about his adventures as he camped, visited with locals, explored paths through hills and fields, and saw the remnants of forts, crypts, churches, causeways, memorials, and more. If you enjoy this fascinating book and want another amble in Britain, pick up Simon Armitage's
Walking Home: A Poet's Journey
My (Part-Time) Paris Life: How Running Away Brought Me Home
Lisa Anselmo
Manhattan creative director Lisa Anselmo was very close to her strong-willed mother -- like, codependent-close. So when her mother passed away, Anselmo was devastated and adrift. Searching for a reason to get out of bed in the morning, she started researching Paris homes for sale, just for fun. Before too many months had passed, and despite being someone who plays it safe, she had bought a Paris apartment, where she planned to live for part of each year. Describing her new life in Paris (and all the joys and troubles of home ownership in an unfamiliar place) as well as her search for a happy life, this memoir offers readers who enjoy soul-searching books an engaging Parisian get-away.
Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places
Colin Dickey
Colin Dickey, who grew up in California near the infamous Winchester Mystery House, isn't afraid to take on America's ghosts. In this spellbinding, intelligent examination, he takes readers on an offbeat road trip through some of the continental United States' most haunted places.
Dickey, who believes that
f you want to understand a place, ignore the boasting monuments and landmarks, and go straight to the haunted houses,"
isited hotels, houses, prisons, plantations, bars, brothels, and more, and interviewed psychics, ghost hunters, and historians to better understand what our haunted places say about us. Thoughtfully digging into a little-understood area, Dickey c
ompares ghost tales with the known facts and examines what the differences between the two means. "
A lively assemblage and smart analysis," says
The New York Times
In Wartime: Stories from Ukraine
Tim Judah
Though you might not want to travel to Ukraine right now, you can discover
Europe's second largest country
via British journalist Tim Judah's excellent new book. Traveling across the divided country, including the war-torn eastern part, he interviews Ukrainian people on both sides of the current conflict with Russia-supported separatists, talking with teachers, government officials, poets, historians, retirees, grieving mothers of fallen soldiers, and others. Combining travelogue and interviews with history, reportage, and an astute analysis of recent political events, he provides a well-rounded book that's a must read for anyone interested in Ukraine or Russia.
Focus on: The Middle East
Down the Nile: Alone in a Fisherman's Skiff
Rosemary Mahoney
If you're a woman who wants to row down the Egyptian Nile alone, you might want to bring your own boat. That's what author Rosemary Mahoney found out in 1998 when, due to her sex and lack of a husband, she had trouble buying one. Thankfully, she finally obtained a fisherman's skiff and was soon on her way down the famous river, stopping at various points along the way and dealing with the heat, worries about crocodiles, and cultural differences. Excerpts from the 1849 Egyptian Nile travel diaries of Florence Nightingale and Gustave Flaubert add a historical touch to Mahoney's beautifully written, eye-opening modern adventure.
The Ministry of Guidance Invites You To Not Stay: An American Family in Iran
Hooman Majd
After 50-year-old Iranian-American journalist Hooman Majd married and had a son with his American wife, Karri, the family moved to Tehran for a year...at a time when relations between the U.S. and Iran were tense, to say the least. But the couple wanted Majd -- who'd left the country of his birth as a child -- to get reacquainted with his homeland, and they wanted to introduce their son to the Iranian part of his heritage. Though they dealt with the unfamiliar (Iranian security, fasting during Ramadan, and Karri wearing a headscarf), they also found some things were familiar (parties, Facebook, and organic food). Offering an intimate insight into a country and its people, Majd's third book is also his most personal.
Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms: Journeys into the Disappearing Religions of the Middle East
Gerard Russell
Though Islam is the most common religion practiced in the Middle East, there are dozens of others that most Westerners know very little about. In this enlightening book, a curious former British diplomat who lived in the area for over a decade provides an accessible introduction to many of the minor religions that have survived for hundreds of years but are now in danger of becoming extinct. Traveling around the Middle East, Gerard Russell learns about and meets
Yazidis, Zoroastrians, Copts, Druze, Samaritans, Kalasha, Mandaeans, Manicheans, and others, and engagingly shares what he learns with readers. "F
ascinating and gracefully written," says
Library Journal
House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East
Anthony Shadid
When two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist Anthony Shadid visited the abandoned house his great-grandfather had built in southern Lebanon, he decided to restore the nearly 100-year-old two-story abode. In his great-grandfather's day, Christians (like his relatives) and Muslims resided peacefully together -- but for years, the town had been affected by often-violent conflicts, including 18 years of Israeli occupation.
In this thoughtful, evocative memoir, he explores renovation projects, identity, family, war, change, and the meaning of home.
Just before the 2012 publication of this National Book Award finalist, the amazingly talented Shadid died from an asthma attack while reporting in Syria.
Contact your librarian for more great books!
McKinney Public Library
101 E. Hunt St.
McKinney, Texas 75069


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The Jetpack project released Addon SDK version 1.4 yesterday; this release is likely the most significant release of the SDK since 1.0 in June, and includes a number of improvements. One of the improvements was a change to simplify the internal file & folder structure of the xpi packages the SDK creates. This work was tracked in bug 660629.
One side-effect of this change is that the resource urls for files in the data folder of an add-on have changed. If you have created an add-on and for some reason hard-coded a resource url into your code, you will need to change your code in order for your add-on to work when packaged with SDK version 1.4.
While the release notes go into this issue in detail, I would like to highlight here the two main examples we are seeing in the wild of hard coded resource uris, with strategies for working around each.
1. Hard coded resource uris in main.js
Addon authors occasionally reference html and javascript files in the addon's data directory directly via a hard-coded string:
var myPanel = require("panel").Panel({
contentURL: "resource://jid1-294x0ji6mesjag-at-jetpack-example-data/my-file.html",
contentScriptFile: "resource://jid1-294x0ji6mesjag-at-jetpack-example-data/my-script.js"
You should always use the method self.data.url instead:
var data = require("self").data;
var myPanel = require("panel").Panel({
contentURL: data.url("my-file.html"),
contentScriptFile: data.url("my-script.js")
2. Hard coded resource uris in html or css files inside the data directory.
Referencing a css or image file from an html or css file in the addon's data directory does not require the entire resource uri path because these resources can be referenced with relative paths. Instead of doing this:
…all you need to do is this:
If you have created an SDK-based addon and have included some hard-coded resource uris in your code, you will only need to make changes to address this issue if you re-package your addon with 1.4. As we are not re-packing addons on AMO automatically for this release, there is no immediate need to update your code.
It is possible 6 weeks from now that we will re-pack all addons to use SDK 1.5, and at this point any remaining addons using hard-coded resource uris will stop working. To mitigate this we are working with the AMO team to identify all affected addons and contact addon authors directly to encourage them to update and use the best practices I demonstrated above.


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Investors eye the 'cliff' as Obama gains in polls
As President Barack Obama widened his lead over Mitt Romney in polls this month, traders at hedge funds and investment firms began shooting emails to clients with a similar theme: It's time to start preparing for an Obama victory.
What many in the market worry about isn't that high earners may pay more in taxes if Obama wins. They worry that federal spending cuts and tax hikes scheduled for 2013 will kick in on Jan. 1 and start pulling the country into another recession. The higher taxes and lower spending would total $600 billion. They take effect automatically unless Congress and the White House reach a deal before then.
If he's re-elected, Obama will still face a House of Representatives controlled by Republicans the rest of the year. And the new Congress that takes office in January may have a Republican House, too. Investors says that's likely to set up a budget battle similar to August of last year, which ended with the country losing its top credit rating and panicked investors fleeing the stock market.
"If you have any kind of gridlock, you run the risk of inaction," says Tom Simons, a market economist at the investment bank Jefferies. "This is a situation where inaction is the worst outcome."
Obama and others like former President Bill Clinton have expressed the belief that House Republicans could be more cooperative once the election is over.
"They'll be faced with determining whether we get a recession or not," says Jeff Kleintop, chief market strategist at LPL Financial.
Most on Wall Street think Congress and Obama would eventually manage to at least postpone some of impending tax and spending changes before this year is out.
The Congressional Budget Office recently laid out the grim consequences of such an event - often compared to dropping off a "fiscal cliff." Starting Jan. 1, tax cuts signed by President George W. Bush expire as do Obama's cuts to payroll taxes. Federal spending on defense and other domestic programs will drop, while emergency unemployment benefits run out.
The combined effect off all these changes would shrink the economy nearly 3 percent at an annual rate in the first half of next year, the CBO estimates, and push unemployment up to 9.1 percent by the fall. The unemployment rate was 8.1 percent in August. Recent surveys of businesses suggest the threat is already weighing on the minds of executives when they're making hiring and spending plans.
For the world's biggest money managers, the fiscal cliff now ranks as the greatest hazard to the global economy, according to Bank of America's most recent fund manager survey. It topped the European debt crisis, a collapse in Chinese real estate and even a war between Israel and Iran.
The danger looms so large to most investors that they believe Washington will find a way to escape it.
"Ultimately, I think a deal gets done, but it's just a question of how long it takes to get there," Kleintop says. "By no means is it going to be an easy process. Gridlock means there's a greater chance that this drags on into next year."
Analysts at investment firms have kept a close eye on polling numbers and especially on the Intrade, an online marketplace where members can trade predictions on events like elections. Polls show voters leaning toward Obama in key swing states. On Intrade, the odds have swung strongly in Obama's direction, jumping to a 76 percent chance of re-election, up from 51 percent at the start of September.
Intrade markets put the chance that Republicans will retain control the House at 74 percent.
If these forecasts prove right, the balance of power in Washington would remain the same. Democrats keep the White House and a slim majority in the Senate, and Republicans keep the House.
What troubles investors is that the same elected officials who fought over raising the debt ceiling last year could be taking up the same task again while debating how best to maneuver around the fiscal cliff. Treasury officials have estimated that Congress won't have to raise the debt limit until January.
Expect to see a replay of the debt-ceiling fight, says Ian Lyngen, a senior government bond strategist at CRT Capital. Except that this time what's at stake is the country's borrowing limit and a recession.
"I'm sure it's going to go just like it did last time - very messy," Lyngen says.
In one dizzying stretch that August, the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 2,000 points in three weeks.
"And don't forget," Lyngen adds, "that ultimately got resolved."
The widespread belief on Wall Street is that Congress and Obama will start negotiations over raising the debt limit and pushing back the fiscal cliff when they return in late November - the so-called lame-duck session, because newly elected members of Congress will not have taken their seats.
Twists in the talks will likely rattle markets as the new year approaches. But if stocks do fall sharply, investors expect that would push Republicans and Democrats to reach a deal.
"Ugly negotiations in the lame-duck session could really throw the market for a loop," says Kleintop. "It could be a painful process for investors."
In a report out this week, analysts at Goldman Sachs tried to estimate just how painful could be. Goldman expects the stock market will start sinking after the elections as people realize the fiscal cliff "will not be solved in a smooth fashion."
That's the reason Goldman forecasts that one broad measure of the stock market, the Standard & Poor's 500 index, will end this year at 1,250 - a 13 percent drop from where it closed Friday.
Beyond that it gets worse with no deal. The $600 billion in cuts and tax hikes kick in and experts say a recession would be likely. That's also why some take solace in the idea that, whatever their political party, nobody wants the economy to shrink.
Dan Greenhaus, chief global strategist at the brokerage BTIG, wonders if that's placing too much faith in Washington. "Republicans aren't losing the House," Greenhaus said. "So as the odds of Obama winning re-election go up, what you have to ask is: How are these two parties going to find middle ground in just a few months? I have no idea."


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Rumors have been buzzing ever since Jerry Seinfeld and his "Seinfeld" co-star Jason Alexander were photographed strolling into Tom's Restaurant in New York City earlier this month.
Was it for a Super Bowl ad? A full reunion show? Simply a lunch meeting between former co-workers?
Appearing on WFAN's "Boomer & Carton" show Thursday, Seinfeld first talked football before questions arose over the Tom's get-together arose.
U.S. & World
The day's top national and international news.
While the sitcom legend wouldn't reveal exact details of what the project is, he did say that they weren't filming a commercial or an episode of "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee." Or not.
Seinfeld stressed that "it's a secret project," adding that he had given "more now than I've given anyone. I told you what it isn't. And then I also told you that it isn't not that, either."
Following his vague explanation, the radio hosts did manage to extract a few more details from the comedy star. What we know so far: Larry David was involved but will not appear on camera; it's a "one and done" occurrence; it lasts longer than 60 seconds but is "short-ish" in form; other locations were used along with Tom's; and other "Seinfeld" characters as well as Jerry and George will also feature.
Best news of all: the "secret project" will be released "very, very soon," Seinfeld said.


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The First Luxury Art Hotel in Rome is a brand new concept in five-star luxury. A boutique hotel situated in a 19th Century upperclass residence, walls have been knocked down to make giant-sized rooms and suites – especially by European standards. It has been completely renovated with the most up-to-date amenities in a luxury hotel and also with the added dimension of serving its guests as an art gallery.
The walls, doors and windows are thick with extra insulation so that inside any of the 29 deluxe rooms and suites you cannot hear one iota of the busy surroundings. You would not know that outside is Rome's most upscale and popular area. The Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, Borghese Villa and Gardens and the Tiber River are only a few feet away, as are the busy high-end shopping streets Via del Corso and Via Condotti, as well as many quaint and beautiful medieval churches and galleries.
Inside the common areas as well as the private quarters, the latest in modern eclectic art is displayed everywhere at The First Luxury Art Hotel. And if you were to fall in love with a piece, no worries - it is available for discussion and purchase with an expert Roman curator.
Besides the design and the artwork, The First Luxury Art Hotel strives to break down the old traditions of five-star hotels with their formal stuffiness. The staff is all extremely personable and professional, eager to help for a guest's every whim. Special mention could be made of Daniele, the very outgoing Resident manager, always ready with a greeting. The concierge on duty, whether it be Antonio or Manolo, is bright and quick with suggestions and recommendations for your every need. At the cozy bar, be sure and have a chat with Veronica who, among her other duties at the hotel, is a wonderful conversationalist and interested in your every word.
With its doors open for merely a year-and-a-half at this writing, The First Luxury Art Hotel is already named on the "Hot List" of new hotels put out by the prestigious Conde Nast. Already it has become a quiet haven for superstars who want to bask in their privacy away from the paparazzi. Well-known European soccer stars have stayed there already, as well as jazz great Al Jarreau and some of the top fashion designers from the firm of Fendi.
The hotel mascot, the first piece of art you see inside the front door is a huge white ox. Several antique telephones are strapped on his back. The animal looks content, and the phones on its back are giving the feeling that even in the midst of business there is an earthy, relaxed, happy place to do business.
The hotel becomes very busy during "Alta Roma" fashion week in January and during other big fashion shows in July. A special Christmas dinner was being planned during our visit, which I'm sure turned into something sumptuous. Already the classy "All'Oro" Restaurant has become a favorite with local business people.
In warm weather, service is available on the ground floor as well as on the spectacular rooftop terrace.
Recently there has been an exciting new addition to The First Luxury Art Hotel family, Chef Riccardo di Giancinto, a Michelin-starred chef. He is already attracting high-end travelers from across the globe.
The terrace was a spark of genius in the renovation. It gives a birdseye view of 360 degrees around the Eternal City. It's lovely to relax there day or night and take in all the ambiance of this wonderful town. The Jacuzzi suites on the upper floors also have wonderful views as well as spacious outdoor hot tubs.
More spa amenities are also in the works. Next year will see the creation of a huge spa area with swimming pool, hot tubs, Turkish baths, massages and facials. The large Jacuzzi tub we enjoyed in our huge marble bathroom - complete with provided olive oil bath salts - was sublime.
I didn't even mind getting out of the tub with a warmed-up towel, luxury robe and slippers waiting for me, as well as a wonderful milky body lotion. The bathroom is also equipped with a bidet, double marble sinks and a large salon-size hair dryer. The bathroom is way down the hall from the bedroom so your partner does not have to hear toilet flushing and other bathroom sounds. I think the bathroom was my favorite part.
The huge flatscreen televisions were convenient in both the bedroom and the small living room in our suite. The king-size bed was luscious as was the walk-in closet, which lights up when you open the doors. Of course, original artwork is displayed throughout.
The 19th Century atrium is lovely and updated with a large modern sculpture at the bottom, visible from all the floors, with a lovely skylight at the top. The colors of walls and carpets are neutral and understated so much the more to highlight the original artwork. About twice a year the hotel becomes an exhibition place for a chosen artist.
Musicians entertain in one of the small alcoves of the lobby nightly. There are fabulous art books strewn throughout reading areas and suites as well.
The First Luxury Art Hotel is a luxurious home base from which to discover all the delights of the city. Rome is wonderful in November - low tourist season. You feel uncrowded and easy in your appreciation of the city. You feel that the park musicians are playing just for you...
29 elegant and stylish rooms including 6 Deluxe Rooms and 23 Suites start at about 300 euros, with the suites at 450 euros, all the way up to 1,450 euros. Pricey, but if you are going to splurge, The First Luxury Art Hotel Roma is definitely worth looking into. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. All in all, this is one of the classiest places you will probably ever find.
Georja Umano is an actor and animal advocate.
The First Luxury Art Hotel Roma
Via del Vantaggio 14,
00186 Roma
Tel: +39 06 4561 7070 Fax: +39 06 4561 7079
Email: [email protected]
Published on Dec 30, 2012


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BERKELEY, CA -- Famed fitness expert Jack LaLanne received the YMCA Impact Award from the Berkeley-Albany (CA) YMCA, a place where LaLanne began his journey in health and fitness nearly 80 years ago.
LaLanne received the award Thursday night at the Berkeley City Club with his wife of 50 years, Elaine, for their contributions in the areas of family fitness and health and wellness, according to the Oakland Tribune. LaLanne opened the first modern health club in the 1930s and later appeared on numerous TV shows, including "The Jack LaLanne Show."
LaLanne, 94, built a bodybuilding gym in the backyard of his Berkeley home in 1933 for would-be police and firefighters who were having trouble passing their physical fitness tests. Three years later, at the age of 22, LaLanne opened a gym called Jack LaLanne's Physical Culture Studio in downtown Oakland.
LaLanne, often called "the godfather of fitness," still does two hours of daily weightlifting, swims 30 minutes a day and runs up hill or up stairs, the newspaper reports. His diet consists of fish, whole grains and vegetables, and it does not include flour or sugar. He and his wife have written 15 books on fitness and lecture all over the world.
"Nowadays, every hotel has a gym," LaLanne tells the Tribune. "I never miss a workout."


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Microsoft Codename "Cloud Numerics" Lab Refresh
The "Cloud Numerics" Lab from SQL Azure Labs has been refreshed.
To quote the Cloud Numerics Team:
Today we are announcing a refresh of the Microsoft Codename "Cloud Numerics" Lab. We want to thank everyone who participated in the initial Lab, we listened to your feedback to make improvements and add exciting new features. Your continued feedback and participation is what makes this lab a success! Thank you.
Here's what is new in the refresh of the Cloud Numerics Lab:
Improved user experience: through more actionable exception messages, a refactoring of the probability distribution function APIs, and better and more actionable feedback in the deployment utility. In addition the deployment process time has decreased and the installer supports installation on a on-premises Windows HPC Cluster. All up, this refresh provides for a more efficient way of writing and deploying Cloud Numerics applications to Windows AzureTM.
More scale-out enabled functions: more algorithms are enabled to work on distributed arrays. This significantly increases the breadth and depth of big data algorithms that can be developed using Cloud Numerics. Scale-out functionality was added in the following areas: Fourier Transforms, Linear Algebra, Descriptive Statistics, Pattern Recognition, Random Sampling, Similarity Measures, Set Operations, and Matrix Math.
Array indexing and manipulation: a large part of any data analytics application concerns handling and preparing data to be in the right shape and have the right content. With this refresh Cloud Numerics adds advanced array indexing enabling users to easily and efficiently set and extract subsets of arrays and to apply boolean filters.
Sparse data structures and algorithms: much of the real-world big data sets are sparse, i.e., not every field in a table has a value. With this refresh of the lab we introduce a distributed sparse matrix structure to hold these datasets and introduce core sparse linear algebra functions enabling scenarios such as document classification, collaborative filtering, etc.
Apply/Sweep framework: in addition to the built-in parallelism the Cloud Numerics Lab, this refresh now exposes a set of APIs to enable embarrassingly parallel patterns. The Apply framework enables applying arbitrary serializable .NET code to each element of an array or to each row or column of an array. The framework also provides a set of expert level interfaces to define arbitrary array splits. The Sweep framework performs as its name implies – this framework enables distributed parameter sweeps across a set of nodes allowing for better execution times.
Improved IO functionality: we added more parallel readers to enable out of the box data ingress from Windows Azure storage and introduced parallel writers.
Documentation: we introduced detailed mathematical descriptions of more than half of the algorithms using print-quality formulae and best-of-web equation rendering that help clarify algorithm mathematical definition and implementation detail. In addition we added to the "Getting Started" wiki, we added conceptual documentation for the Cloud Numerics help, including the programming model, the new apply framework, IO, and so on.
Stay tuned for upcoming blog posts
- F# : We'll be distributing a F# add-in for Cloud Numerics soon. The add-in exposes the Cloud Numerics APIs in a more functional manner, introduces operators, such as matrix multiply, and F# style constructors for and indexing on Cloud Numerics arrays.
- Text analytics using sparse data structures
Do you want to learn more about Microsoft Codename "Cloud Numerics" Lab? Please visit us on our SQL Azure Labs home page, take a deeper look at the Getting Started material and Sign Up to get access to the installer. Let us know what you think by sending us email at email@example.com.
The Cloud Numerics refresh depends on the newly released Azure SDK 1.7 and Microsoft HPC Server R2 SP4. It does not provide support for the Visual Studio 2012 RC.