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Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agreed to a settlement over complaints about privacy and security associated with the Passport authentication system. While Microsoft will not fork over any moolah for their transgressions, Passport will be subject to increased scrutiny, third party review, and fines of $11,000 per violation if they fail to hold up their end of the bargain. Last summer, complaints were filed by privacy groups asserting Passport violated FTC rules covering unfair and deceptive practices. They claimed Microsoft was unclear on how much personal information was collected and how it was used. There were also charges that Microsoft falsely claimed it would enhance transaction security on the internet. In the agreed settlement, which is binding for 20 years, Microsoft agreed to avoid unfair and deceptive practices in addition to beefing up security and privacy.
The settlement "prohibits Microsoft from misrepresenting its privacy and security practices," [FTC chairman Timothy] Muris said. "The settlement...also requires Microsoft to establish a program to protect the security, confidentiality and integrity of its customers' personal information." (from news.com)
What is surprising about the settlement is the way Microsoft accepted the FTC findings and, dare I say, co-operated in hammering out an agreement. I guess if Microsoft wants their brand to be synonymous with "trustworthy computing" it would be counterproductive to be engaged in a drawn out battle with the FTC about privacy and security concerns. This settlement along with concessions announced earlier this week, appears to signal a change where Microsoft may be looking to improve their image and gain favor in the pending antitrust ruling.
The FTC seems to have set the bar for security and privacy in online transactions and privacy groups couldn't be happier. Some groups were surprised the FTC took up the investigation were delighted that "In some areas the FTC went further than we anticipated." While AOL and Sun are looking to launch similar systems to Passport, the FTC and privacy groups are certain to be scrutinizing every step. The FTC has set a precedent and should be a shot across the bow to others who play games in terms of security and privacy.


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The latest 'iPad Mini' rumours don't tell us anything more about the putative device than we knew already - what's telling is where the rumours are being reported.
Step forward news agency Bloomberg and newspaper The Wall Street Journal. Both covered the 7.85in tablet this week, both citing the inevitable, unnamed "people familiar with the situation".
If Apple is indeed preparing to launch a smaller iPad in the autumn, it'll not only start production round about now, but it'll begin its PR offensive too. While the company is clearly not going to acknowledge the unannounced product, it will begin spinning the notion of one, as much to help discourage its rumour-eager and gadget-hungry audience from giving up on the wait and jumping ship to rival offerings.
Rival offerings there are: Amazon's Kindle Fire, though that appears to be smouldering now rather than richly ablaze. But the Google Nexus 7 is another matter, generating lots of headlines and some very positive reviews.
Time, then, to start seeding some FUD, a standard weapon in the PR's arsenal. The people "familiar with the situation" then are, we'd be willing to be, quasi-official, authorised to tip the wink to two big news organisations that Apple has always courted.
If Apple is making a few covert leaks, the take-away is clear: the 'iPad Mini' is coming, and it's not so very far away. ®

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Byrd and Coats are known for their unique forms of magic. This magic duo has teamed up with Wrigley Jr. Co. to bring you one of the most unique forms of magic, BUBBLE GUM MAGIC. This DVD will teach you step-by-step how to perform hard hitting illusions with bubble gum.
Volume 1
Gum Through Window – A spectator chooses a pack of gum, then multiple packs of gum are thrown at a window. The spectator's chosen gum pack penetrates the window and ends up stuck to the other side.
Straight from the Factory – A spectator chooses a card from a deck and chooses a pack of gum from a sealed multi-pack. The spectator's card ends up in the un-opened, sealed pack of gum inside the sealed multi-pack.
Gum Through Window Combo – A combination of Gum through Window and Straight from the Factory.
Real Sticky Situation – A chewed piece of gum is taken from the magician's mouth, he shakes the chewed gum and it turns back into a new, un-wrapped stick of gum. Then the magician shakes the gum a final time to reveal a fully wrapped piece of gum that can be handed out and chewed.
Hot Pack – A pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit is shown and with the flick of the wrist, the pack turns into a pack of Wrigley's Big Red.
Sign Gum Transposition – A spectator and the magician sign separate packs of gum then both hold them tightly in their hands. When both the spectator and magician open their hands they find the signed packs have switched places.
Chewing Gum Change – The front and back of an old chewing gum wrapper are shown to a spectator. The wrapper is then folded and un-folded to reveal that is has changed into another type of gum. The magician rubs the gum wrapper and turns it into a new pack of gum which can be handed out.
Running Time Approximately 79min
Volume 2
Mercury Gum Box – A spectator's signed, chosen card ends up at the bottom of a gum display pack. A very easy method inspired by John Kennedy.
Shrinking Bubble Gum – The magician shows a piece of Wrigley's Hubba Bubba chewing gum, waves a pack of gum over the piece in his hand and opens his hand to reveal a shrunken piece of gum.
Hubba Bubba Huh – The magician wraps a piece of chewed gum around his finger, shakes his finger and the gum disappears. Another shake of his finger and the gum reappears.
Bubble Gum Matrix – Four pieces of gum vanish and reappear at the magician's will during a show of skill and cardmanship.
Blow it – A chewed piece of gum is taken from the magician's mouth and put in his hand. The magician opens his hand to reveal that the gum has vanished from his hand and reappeared in his mouth. This trick was inspired by Tom Mullica and his fantastic mouth manipulations.
Eclipse – Spectators are asked to remove a few pieces of gum from a pack of Wrigley's Eclipse gum. With a spin of the wrist, the magician makes the gum reappear in the now un-opened pack.
Eclipse Card – A spectator's freely selected signed card ends up in a brand new pack of Wrigley's Eclipse chewing gum. A perfect combination of "Eclipse" and card magic.
Plus 20 minutes of special features
Running Time Approximately 72min
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For almost 200 years the lives, careers and musical achievements of a small handful of composers have literally dominated the teaching and learning of music and its history. This domination of the subject is presented to students and ordinary music lovers as justified. But it presents us with an absurd, grossly simplistic and often false picture. Amongst the leading idols of western musical culture are figures such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Josef Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven. Whose giant status has, virtually from the start, been funded by, propagated by and defended by the controllers of the music industry, (also by the tourist industry and other areas of commercialism). So that a cultural pantheon teaches us to revere and consume what is conventionally taught of these 'great' composers. This domination of our musical culture and education by a handful of approved men has become the context within which the history of music (so-called) has been widely taught and believed in all that time. And we can hardly imagine it in any other way.
But the extent to which other composers, patrons, editors, publishers and propagandists were involved in the building of the reputations of these iconic composers is seldom discussed. And even more rarely appreciated. Hence this forum.
The musical and cultural myth that is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) has been an effective and tenacious barrier against the honest study and appreciation of music and its history for well over 200 years. But by offering this rare criticism of convention on Mozart (who has been presented to us in all that time as a musical and phenomenon of western culture) and by entitling it 'The Manufacture of Mozart' my aim is not to suggest he and his wholly manufactured career were a unique case. Quite the opposite. It is to show beyond reasonable doubt W.A. Mozart is only one example from many of the role of deliberate fictions, inventions and exaggerations that have been invented and routinely published in the name of'great' composers and which, in truth, have virtually dominated the teaching and the appreciation of music and its history (academically and culturally) during and especially after the end of the career of J.N. Forkel (1749-1818), the founder of musicology. Nor do I deny the conventions of music history (so-called) may seem to support an answerable case in support of the 'genius of Salzburg' by means of documentary and published evidence although, as I hope to show, documentary and other evidence is the reason, the principle justification, for researching and writing this book.
Please feel free to browse these pages and contact the undersigned if you have comments to make or articles on this subject of musical revisionism.
Best wishes
Robert Newman
Author of 'The Manufacture of Mozart'
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The HTC DROID DNA is the first smartphone to be available in the United States to feature a 5-inch 1080p HD display. The handset is the big red's flagship handset for the holiday season. However, like all other handsets released on Verizon's network in recent times, the DROID DNA also has a locked down bootloader.
HTC has a web-based bootloader unlocking system in place, but that does not support the DROID DNA and other recent DROID branded handsets from the Taiwanese maker.
Thankfully, some of the talented Android developers have managed to find a way to unlock the DROID DNA using HTC's own bootloader unlocking tool. The 'softmod' changes the carrier information ont he DROID DNA allowing it to be unlocked easily.
So, if you own a DROID DNA and are interested in unlocking it, head over to this post on Android Police for a step-by-step guide. Keep in mind that unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty of your brand new DNA so decide if the risk is worth it or not, and proceed with caution.


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Angels Sunday Thoughts – of Homeruns, Teammates and Trips to the DL
In no particular order:
- Newflash, watching the Angels win is far, far better than the alternative and this week has certainly offered sufficient evidence of both outcomes to prove that theory.
- I think our offense has narcolepsy. They're awake, they're awake! Nope, they're down for the count again. Hey, they're awake! Whooops, not any more. But overall I do think they're getting better.
- Oh yeah, and Albert Pujols hit his first homerun in an Angels uniform today and we were…sitting in our living room watching it on TV. 😉 Had you going there for a minute didn't I? But seriously, I am glad he hit it. I am thrilled that he got that monkey of the decidedly non rally variety off of his back. Now, hopefully everyone can stop fixating on the homeruns, especially Albert, and he can just get back to hitting his game. The rest will come…as long as he stops pressing like he was again on the very next at bat.
- On a semi related frivolous note, I suppose that now, even though he is absolutely not superstitious and shaving the goatee off had nothing to do with trying to change his luck, *nods – uh huh, we believe you Albert ;)* we'll be seeing a lot more of clean shaven Albert.
- The Angels' dugout reaction to the homerun was the funniest thing I have seen in a long time. In case you missed it, they didn't just give Pujols the silent treatment. The entire dugout, players, coaches, assistants, everyone, left the dugout and went back into the tunnel so that Albert was greeted with a ghost town after crossing the plate. He cracked up and ran into the tunnel after them and they all boiled out together, laughing, clapping him on the back and high fiving everyone in sight. It was beautiful, hilarious and touching! You are all great teammates!!
- These Blue Jays? They're pretty darned tough. The first pitch swinging – especially the connecting part – was really throwing our pichers off and those outfield arms are sick!
- What the heck was up with that Tim Welke call at first in the Rockies/Dodgers game? All I know is that all of those terrible old jokes about women and parallel parking must forever cease because rearranging the to match a punch line of "because Tim Welke says three feet away is that same thing as on the bag" would be much funnier.
- This was a terrible week for injuries. Obviously the most poignant was Mariano Rivera. Watching him tear up while talking to reporters about missing the season made me tear up. I don't think it's possible to be a baseball fan and not love and respect Mariano. My heart goes out to the Yankees family and I was so glad to hear that he will not retire because of the injury but plans to rehab for a return in 2013 instead.
- It's not nearly as serious or sad as Mariano, but the Angels temporarily lost the only two relievers who don't scare me on a regular basis to injury within the span of three pitches in the 9th inning today. Scott Downs injured his knee dodging a one out single and then LaTroy Hawkins broke a finger fielding the comebacker turned into game winning double play during the very next at bat.
- So, um, given the previous point, the next few series might be a little interesting, hopefully in the sense of enthralling and intriguing as opposed to the Hoban Washburne definition of 'Oh my god, oh my god, we're all going to die." My solution? *Adopts her best Lumbergh impression* Jered, Danny, Ervin? We're gonna need you to come back in and pitch in the 8th inning, okay. Oh, oh, and I almost forgot. Ahh, we're also gonna need you to go ahead and keep pitching in the 9th, too…" Seriously, it may be the only solution!
- No, I'm sure plenty of perfectly normal people mix that many references together in one thought. Why do you ask?
- Completely off topic, but you're used to that from me by now – I saw The Avengers this afternoon after the game and it rocks all socks, stripy and/or otherwise, everywhere. No worries, there will be no spoilers here. But let me just say that I have been jonesing for The Avengers movie ever since the teaser end of Iron Man before Samuel L. Jackson uttered word one, standing there in the unmistakable Nick Fury eye patch with all of my Heinlein reading, Star Wars loving, Hitchhiker's quoting, former comics devouring, pair of 10-D carrying geek girl's heart. So the bar was high and I still think the movie turned out to be everything a comic book action movie should be.
- I'm on Twitter now. Yep, I finally broke down and decided that 'everyone else is doing it' was as good an excuse as any. I've found some of you so far. If you like tweeting with fellow bloggers, please come find me at @SimpleGame. 🙂


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As you may have spotted in the TMC menu, we now have an integrated coffee blog list! It uses feeds (typically RSS) bringing dynamic blog content from around the globe to TMC, and follows on from Lukas' excellent Planet TMC site.
We have already included a number of links that we think will be of interest. If there are blogs out there that you think merit inclusion, please let us know via any of the usual admin contact methods. Meanwhile, any comments or ideas are welcome as always. Enjoy


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Savory Shortbread Recipe
Killer App: Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers
If I could distill just one entertaining tip to y'all, it would be this: don't mess with what's not broken. Meaning: find a few can't-fail, easy-to-prepare recipes, and rely on those as the backbone for your party spread. Sure, you might change little things up from occasion to occasion, but knowing that at the very least a few things will turn out according to plan provides much-needed peace in the midst of frenzied party setup.
These piquant, herb-flecked crackers are my go-to entertaining appetizer. Not only do they make an appearance at nearly any get-together I host, they're also a go-to potluck contribution, and even make for an easy-to-transport hostess gift. Most importantly, they are universally crowd-pleasing, can be prepared ahead of time, and are almost always the first snack to go.
One last tip: if you'd like to make these crackers ahead of time (aside from baking them off), wrap the dough log a second time in heavy-duty tinfoil, and keep it in the freezer until it's time to bake. Additionally, they're a good candidate for baking off only a few at a time — return the remaining dough to the freezer for another day.
So what are you waiting for? Make these today, so you'll be confident in their preparation come the next party you host.
Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers
Adapted from Ina Garten
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 ounces (about 1 1/4 cups) grated parmesan
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Using the paddle attachment on a stand mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the parmesan cheese, flour, salt, thyme, and pepper, and beat until it clumps together into a ball, pulls away from the sides of the bowl, and few, if any, loose crumbs remain.
- Turn the dough out onto a large sheet of plastic wrap, knead it a few times until a smooth ball forms without any major cracks, and roll it into a 13-inch log.
- Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes, or until firm. While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Slice the log into roughly 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces (just make sure they're all the same thickness). Place the dough slices about an inch apart on the half-sheet pan and bake for 16 to 22 minutes (depending on their thickness), or until firm and golden brown.
Makes 30 to 40 crackers.
- Category
- Snacks, Crackers
- Cuisine
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There's nothing in the world I love more than driving fast. That's why this TV commercial from New Zealand illustrates my worst nightmare.
Here's the scenario: You're driving on a public road at a high speed on a nice day, confident in your skills behind the wheel and your ability to avert a crisis if necessary. Then, suddenly, you make a mistake, or another driver does. Someone gets injured or even killed. Now cars aren't fun anymore.
The point of the ad is this: When you drive, leave some room for error. I think that's an idea we can all agree with.
Hat tip to Red John!


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This creepy monster skull is actually a snapdragon seed pod, magnified by an electron microscope. Just as you'd always suspected, the microscopic world turns out to contain nothing but slimy textures and sinister craggy shapes, judging from Karin Jones' haunting microscopy photos.
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The United Nations needs to reform to resolve global problems such as conflict in Syria and climate change, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says.
In a speech at Victoria University this evening, Miss Clark, now the United Nations development head, echoed the concerns of Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully about the UN Security Council's role in Syria.
"Around the world, people are exposed to media reporting of the human toll of the Syrian crisis, and are asking why the UN cannot act to protect innocent civilians," Miss Clark said.
She said it was a good time to consider reform of the council, in particular the veto power held by its five permanent members.
Miss Clark acknowledged Mr McCully's call for veto power to be restricted because it was originally intended only for the protection of vital national interests.
In September, Mr McCully warned the UN in New York that it was losing credibility over its inability to act in Syria, where 25,000 people had been killed in a civil war.
New Zealand is seeking a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the 2015-16 term.
Miss Clark also spoke about the risks in failing to co-ordinate a global response to climate change.
"It would be a tragedy for future generations if today's leaders and decision-makers prove incapable of taking the bold decisions which are necessary to stop catastrophic and irreversible change to the world's climate."
She said there was limited accountability for the agreements that had been reached on carbon emissions, and no meaningful consequences for failing to reach reduction targets.
There was also concern about the fragmentation of global climate change agreements and negotiations.
"Critics of this fragmentation have argued that agreements reached by only some countries are inherently flawed."
Last week, New Zealand opted out of committing to the second phase of the Kyoto Protocol, which sets legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gases.
New Zealand would instead join the United States, Japan, China and other large economies in committing to the UN Framework, which was not legally binding.


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Li Hongzhi
Li Hongzhi (Chinese: 李洪志; pinyin: Lǐ Hóngzhì) (born 13 May, 1951) is the founder of Falun Gong (or Falun Dafa), a system of "mind-body cultivation" related to the qigong tradition.
- The Buddha Fa" is most profound; among all the theories in the world, it is the most intricate and extraordinary science. In order to explore this domain, humankind must fundamentally change its conventional thinking. Otherwise, the truth of the universe will forever remain a mystery to humankind, and everyday people will forever crawl within the boundary delimited by their own ignorance.
- The Buddha Fa" is an insight into all mysteries. It encompasses everything and leaves out nothing—from particles and molecules to the universe, from the even smaller to the even greater. It is an exposition of the characteristic of the universe, "Zhen-Shan-Ren," (Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance) expressed at different levels with different layers of meaning. It is also what the Tao School calls the "Tao," or what the Buddha School calls the "Fa."
((Zhuan Falun, English Translation</ref> -Zhuan Falun
- What is a "heart of great forbearance?" As a practitioner, the first thing you should be able to do is to not fight back when you are beaten or sworn at—you must be tolerant. Otherwise, what kind of practitioner will you be?
- If human beings are able to take a fresh look at themselves as well as the universe and change their rigid mentalities, humankind will make a leap forward.
- The cosmos is extremely complex... Earth is nothing but a speck of dust, and it is insignificant. Yet within this expanse there are innumerable and complex structures of dimensions. What are these structures of dimensions like? … Which level of dimension does our humankind live in? We live in the surface matter comprised of the biggest layer of molecular particles; we live in between molecules and planets—a planet is also a particle, and within the vast cosmos, it, too, is a trivial speck of dust. The Milky Way Galaxy is also a trivial speck of dust. This universe—the small universe I just described—is also but a trivial speck of dust. The largest particles that our human eyes see are planets, and the smallest particles visible to humankind are molecules. We humans exist in between the particles of molecules and planets. Being in this dimension, you think it's vast; from a different perspective, it's actually extremely narrow and tiny.
If you can examine yourselves with every thing you come across, then I'd say you are really remarkable, and nothing can block you on your path to Consummation. Yet when we run into problems, we often look outwards—"Why are you treating me like that?"—and feel that we've been treated unfairly, instead of examining ourselves. That's the greatest and most fatal obstacle for all living beings. In the past, some people said that it was impossible to succeed in cultivation. How could one succeed in cultivation? [They couldn't succeed] because that was the biggest obstacle, and nobody was willing to find faults in himself amidst problems. When a person feels hurt, or when he encounters misfortune, it's really difficult for him to still examine himself and see if he's done something wrong. If a person can do that, then I'd say that on this path, on this path of cultivation, and for the eternity of his existence, nothing can stop him.
- Although Qigong has been spread for quite a long period of time, several decades already, no one knows its real implications. Therefore, I have written in the book, Zhuan Falun, everything about certain phenomena in the Qigong community, why Qigong is spread in ordinary human society, and what the ultimate goal of Qigong is. Therefore, this book is a systematic work that enables one to practice cultivation. Through reading it repeatedly, many people feel that there is something unique about the book: no matter how many times you have read this book, you always seem to feel a sense of freshness, and no matter how many times you have read it, you always attain a different understanding from the same sentence, and no matter how many times you have read it, you always feel that there is still a great deal of content in it that is yet to be found. Why is it this way, then? It is because that I have systematically compiled many things that are considered heavenly secrets within this book, such as that people are able to practice cultivation, how cultivation should be practiced, and the characteristics of this universe, etc. For a practitioner, it can enable him to complete his cultivation practice successfully. Because no one has ever done such a thing in the past, when reading this book, many people find that a lot of the contents are heavenly secrets.
- Many people aren't able to completely understand what qigong is about. Since the time Dafa was made public, I have unveiled some inexplicable phenomena in qigong as well as things that hadn't been explained in the qigong community. But this isn't the reason why so many people are studying Dafa. It's because our Fa can truly enable people to Consummate, truly save people, and allow you to truly ascend to high levels in the process of cultivation. Whether it's your realm of mind or the physical quality of your body, the Fa truly enables you to reach the standards of different levels


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Timing of sweeping changes to education law suspect
Bush administration leaves behind unwelcome early holiday gift to next U.S. president, Congress
WASHINGTON - October 28, 2008 -
National Education Association President Dennis Van Roekel today questioned the timing of the release of final regulations under the No Child Left Behind Act affecting millions of students and schools across America. In a speech today, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced sweeping changes to the federal law.
The following statement can be attributed to NEA President Dennis Van Roekel:
"The timing of Secretary Spellings' announcement is suspect given that the Bush administration has had more than six years to seek those changes but now has less than three months left in office. And with eight days remaining before millions of Americans head to the polls, the next president of the United States and the next Secretary of Education deserve the right to work with the next Congress and leave his or her mark on federal education policy, not have their hands tied by ill-timed and piecemeal changes.
"The changes that Secretary Spellings announced today still fail to move away from the current test, punish, label framework established by No Child Left Behind. On the funding front, the law remains woefully underfunded to the tune of $15 billion this year alone. Secretary Spellings would effectively impose additional mandates on states and schools struggling to stay financially afloat or avoiding laying staff off to cope with depressed budgets.
"More to the point, however, these changes will force states and school districts-which are in the middle of carrying out their plans for the 2008-2009 school year-to scramble to revise major procedures and systems two school years in a row. They deserve better than that unwelcome early holiday gift the Bush administration is leaving behind."
To learn more about NEA's concerns with the final NCLB rule, please visit ww.nea.org
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The National Education Association is the nation's largest professional organization, representing
3.2 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators and students preparing to become teachers.
CONTACT: Miguel A. Gonzalez (202) 822-7823


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Well, it is all starting to get exciting isn't it! This week on The Great British Bake Off it was biscuit week and the contestants were asked to make 24 identical iced biscuits. There was variation on technique and an interesting selection of flavour choices. The judges favourite were Tom's chai frappacino biscuits in the shape of coffee cups.
I decided to have a go at making iced gems as my contribution this week. I used to love these little biscuits when I was a child, they were sweet and colourful and small enough to be the perfect accompaniment to a dollies tea party.
I love tiny food, I am not sure why but it just tastes better than normal sized food…. petit four, little cubes of cheese on sticks, amuse bouche….it is fact.
For the biscuit base I used a simple shortbread recipe which I used to make with my mother as a child. I am a bit of a traditionalist and I like to use ground rice in my shortbread as it has a much crumblier, gritty texture. It is such an easy recipe and as usual I had a little helper.
Shortbread Recipe
- 300g Butter
- 145g Caster Sugar
- 300g Plain Flour
- 130g ground rice or rice flour
Whisk together the sugar and butter until the mixture because lighter in colour approximately 8-10 minutes.
Fold in the flour and the ground rice until you have formed a dough.
You want to make sure your work surface is well floured whilst working with this dough as it can get sticky as it is rolled out. Roll it out to about 5mm thick.
I didn't have a cutter small enough so I used a connector piece for a piping bag kit. Basically, use whatever you have to hand which is approximately 2-3cm in diameter.
Place the biscuits on a non stick baking tray, the dough has such a high butter content that greasing the tray isn't necessary unless you aren't using a non stick tray.
Bake in the oven on 180 Degrees for about 10-12 mins.
They should be just lightly golden and can over bake quickly especially when cooking shortbread this small.
The colourful star is made with royal icing. I added glycerine to stop it setting solid, otherwise it would be a bit hard on the kids teeth.
Royal Icing
2 egg whites
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp glycerine
400g icing sugar
Whisk the egg whites until they are light and frothy, mix in the rest of the ingredients until you get a think white, shiny icing which peaks. At this stage you can add any colouring you wish.
Pipe the stars out onto greaseproof paper and leave them to dry, it can take about 24hours for them to dry which is why I did not pipe directly onto the biscuits as they would be soft if left out that long. I didn't want to risk the possibility of a Paul Hollywood glare if my biscuit didn't have a good snap.
Once they are dry I stuck them to the biscuits, which I stored in a biscuit tin to keep fresh over night, with a small drop of simple icing made from icing sugar and a drop of water.
They look so cute in my gorgeous Emma Ball puffin biscuit tin.
A perfect treat at snack time for the children or an added treat with a cup of tea for me!
As I am full of sugar and therefore in a glorious mood, what better way to end the post than with a great giveaway. I have a copy of Annabel Karmel's 'Mummy and Me Cookbook' and a really fun 'Let's get monster messy' Cooksmart apron for your little kitchen helpers.
Just comment below telling me what your little helper likes to cook with you or other family members, sweet or savoury, and don't forget to subscribe to the blog as well to be included in the draw. If you need any help please let me know. As always Terms and Conditions apply.
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Rum & Ginger on Ice
When I was in Miami at a recent rum festival I was told that 40 % of the rum sold in Canada and the U.S. is mixed with cola. In the Caribbean however, you are more apt to see rum mixed with Ginger Ale.
Rum & Ginger on Ice
1 part Amber Rum (Juan Santos 5 Year is a good choice)
3 parts Ginger Ale
Pour Rum over Ice in an Old Fashioned Glass
Complete with Ginger Ale
Note: If you are interested in more of my original cocktail recipes, please click this link (Cocktails and Recipes) for more of my mixed drink recipes!
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Absolutely! When I first started drinking rum it was Captain (Morgan) and Ginger Ale, I was surprised that (hardly) anyone else had tried it and I've stuck with it. Though now I'm leaning more towards sipping rums there's always room for a "Captain and Ginger" thanks for reminding me about that!


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The second largest city in France, Marseille is renowned for its high-quality urban development and constant creativity.
Marseille, the oldest city in France, founded 2,600 years ago, today boasts over a million of proud citizens. Spread over 57 kilometres of coastline, with 24 calanques (inlets), the city sets records for sunshine: up to 300 days a year.
The visitor wanders through 26 centuries here, from the site of Fort Saint-Jean, occupied since ancient times, to the forts encircling the port, to the churches and old streets, to the large architectural projects of the 21st century, such as the new Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.
You have to walk – be a flâneur – in Marseille to capture the richness of its heritage and the myriad colours of its diversity and multiculturalism.
Go to the old port and watch small fishing boats head out to sea and return. Visit the Panier, an authentic neighbourhood of beautiful buildings, charming squares, and narrow streets. Climb up the Notre Dame de la Garde, nicknamed the 'Good Mother', the guardian of sailors and fishermen, to admire the city. Go out for dinner in the spectacular dining spots of a new generation of creative restaurateurs. Go shopping on rue Paradis in the Docks district. Life is good for the residents of this, the second largest city of France, and their warm smiles and singsong accents will make your stay here pleasant and memorable. Oh, one more thing: don't leave town without trying the famous bouillabaisse, aioli, and focaccia.
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Where we learn the least surprising thing about Schnaars, ever...
We review the latest slasher to hit theaters.
It's been a while since we've talked about Rob Zombie but now that his "The Lords Of Salem" is close to seeing the light of day it's time to thrust his loins back into your face. Sounds awful, right? Well it appears Mr. Zombie's witch revenge flick has sparked quite the bidding war with Anchor Bay being the front runner, offering close to $1.5 million for the film. I think we should start anew with Rob so I'll hold back on any stupid comments... I will mention how annoying his wife is though, but that's all.
If you've been on the edge of your seat waiting for the new "Godzilla" reboot then I am happy to tell you the wait is over because the good people at Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have announced that the flick will hit theaters on May 16th 2014. I mean you have to wait till then, and that's a pretty long time away, but you don't have to wait to know how long you have to wait. You get it? "Wait" by White Lion is a great song.
Adam Wingard's "You're Next" has also found itself a release date in the form of August 23rd 2013. The flick is about a family on vacation when they find themselves being hunted by a group of mysterious killers. They wear masks I think. If they wore Godzilla masks this would tie in really nicely wouldn't it. The lead singers of White Lion's name is Mike Tramp, that always grossed me out.
I have no idea why I keep talking about "Scary movie 5" but the rumor going around that Lindsay Lohan has faked having walking pneumonia is kind of awesome so I think you people need to know about it. Apparently she's a little pissy about the fact that the small role she was set to play had her mocking her own career and downward spiral. I for one am also pissed about it. I don't care what she does, she will always be my sweetheart. My cracked out sloppy mess of a sweetheart.
No real surprise here but it looks like " V/H/S", the horror anthology from Adam Wingard, Glenn McQuaid, Radio Silence, David Bruckner, Joe Swanberg and Ti West, has been picked up by Magnolia Pictures. The film tells the story of a group of burglars who discover a bunch of weird videos in a house they're robbing. From the number of directors I assume each story will be about 3 minutes or the movie will be 4 hours long.
If there's one thing you know about me it's that I freakin love Norway. Corpse paint, trolls, and everything in between. Give it to me! So I couldn't be more excited about the trailer for the new film "Thale" . The movie is based on the mythical Norwegian charter Huldra, which is a sassy minx who lures men into the woods. Sounds fun but unfortunately the men never return. Oh and the Huldra has a cow's tail. God I love Norway.
All you really need to know about "Monster Brawl" is that it's a fake Pay-Per-View battle royal between some classic monsters and Jimmy "Mouth Of the South" Hart is in it. Now that I've got you all excited here's the bad news. Image Entertainment has decided to push back the DVD/Blue-Ray release from March 27th to June 12th and unfortunately haven't given a reason. I need a reason! Maybe it's because they're trying to get Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Let's pray.
I don't know how much you can really believe this but Megan Ellison, founder of Annapurna Films which now owns the rights to "Terminator 5", how promised the next installment in the robot series will indeed be rated R. She let this news out via her twitter account though and I'm not positive but I don't think anything on there will hold up in court.


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NEW YORK (AP) -- The bullpen door swung open, and Joba Chamberlain stopped to take in the scene. For the first time in 14 months, he was headed back to a major league mound.
"Your heart gets racing again, just to know that door's opening, your name is called and you're going to pitch," he said. "It was something that I will remember for the rest of my life.'"
Chamberlain returned from elbow and ankle injuries that had sidelined him since June 5 last season and the Yankees revived a bit, too, routing the Baltimore Orioles 12-3 to stop a four-game losing streak that tied their season high.
With Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on hand and sitting with the Bleacher Creatures at the start, Robinson Cano hit a grand slam in a seven-run third inning, Derek Jeter had three hits and three RBIs on a rainy afternoon and Phil Hughes (11-8) pitched homerless ball for only the fifth time this year.
A night after wasting a five-run, first-inning lead in an 11-5 defeat, New York gave Zach Britton another shellacking at Yankee Stadium, won for just the fourth time in 13 games and restored a 6 1/2-game lead in the AL East rather than have Baltimore creep within 4 1/2.
"I want it to be 20 games," Nick Swisher said.
Chamberlain, the excitable pitcher who has alternated energizing and puzzling Yankees fans since his debut in 2007, had pitched eight scoreless outings before going on the disabled list with a sore elbow last June. The following day, an MRI revealed a torn ligament.
He appeared to be a month or two from returning before he dislocated his right ankle during spring training while playing with his son at a local spot that had a trampoline. Some fretted he might not return this year. Chamberlain said he never doubted or got down, inspired by his dad, Harlan Chamberlain -- in a wheelchair since childhood due to polio.
"He never complained why, and he was never going to be out of his wheelchair. He was never going to miraculously be able to walk again. And I knew I was going to be able to walk again," Joba said. "It was a great example for me growing up to be able to get through this."
Chamberlain entered to a big ovation and started J.J. Hardy with a called strike, then gave up a home run on an 85 mph slider that went just over the glove of leaping left fielder Ichiro Suzuki, hit the top of the wall and bounced into the seats. Chamberlain threw 28 pitches, allowing two runs, a walk, four hits in 1 2-3 innings, including an RBI double to Endy Chavez in the eighth. His fastball reached 93 mph -- four mph less than during his minor league rehab outings -- and he relied on off-speed pitches.
"I was curious to see how he would do today because I'm sure there's a lot of emotions," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "He threw strikes. I'm happy with that. I didn't think he tried to overthrow today."
With Mariano Rivera out for the season following knee surgery, Chamberlain could wind up as the Yankees seventh-inning pitcher behind setup man David Robertson and closer Rafael Soriano.
"He's almost like a trade acquisition," Hughes said.
Swisher never doubted that Chamberlain would make it back to the major leagues this season.
"You seen the size of that dude? That guy's a beast," he said. "Big guys like that really heal up well. He had a bad injury, man. Can't blame him for that, man. I got a kid. I take him to the trampoline thing."
Hughes allowed nine hits but just one run in six innings.
"I didn't pitch well at all," he said. "Didn't have good stuff. Didn't have good location. Was just trying to bear down and get some outs when I really needed them."
In his first outing at Yankee Stadium, Britton (1-1) retired just one batter during a 12-run first inning in a 17-3 loss last July 30. He got a no-decision in September and allowed seven runs over 2 2-3 innings in this one, leaving him with a 19.13 ERA in the Bronx.
"We're in the hunt, and I understand what I have to do to be at this level," he said. "I'm not getting it done right now. So I got to either do something or somebody else is going to come up and find a way to do the job."
NOTES: Suzuki, acquired from Seattle on July 23, played left field for only the second time in his big league career -- the other was in Game 5 of the 2001 AL championship series at old Yankee Stadium. He made a leaping catch of Mark Reynolds' drive near the top of the wall in the sixth. ... Casey McGehee made his Yankees debut, a day after he was obtained from Pittsburgh at the trade deadline. His beard shaved off to comply with team rules, McGehee started at first base and went 0 for 2 with two walks, two runs and an eighth-inning sacrifice fly. ... Sotomayor, a Bronx native, joined the Bleacher Creatures for their first-inning Roll Call. Curtis Granderson hit his 29th homer in the first. ... Cano had been in a 1-for-17 slide entering the series finale. His slam was his second this season and ninth overall. ... Alex Rodriguez, his broken left hand bandaged, played with his kids on the field after the game on family day. ... The Yankees were 7 for 13 with runners in scoring position, Baltimore 0 for 15.


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Matching filenames with wildcards. See also System.Path.Glob for support for generating lists of files based on wildcards.
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In our latest installment of HDNet Fights Video Vault, we look back at a November fight between Canadian prospect Ryan Ford and UFC veteran Pete Spratt.
The fight actually served as a rematch to a controversial first meeting, which took place two years prior in Canada.
Ford won that fight in controversial fashion to extend his undefeated streak, but Spratt was hellbent on revenge at MFC 27.
Each week HDNet and MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) release a new and exclusive fight from the ever-growing HDNet Fights video library. Stunning knockouts, slick submissions and shocking finishes are the norm for this weekly feature. And Ford vs. Spratt II is no exception.
In the first meeting, after an opening round of intense grappling and a few well-timed strikes on the feet, a bit of extracurricular activity followed the sounding of the difficult-to-hear bell. Ford said he couldn't hear it, and the ref, too, seemed to miss it. Spratt, who was on his back, quit fighting to get to his feet, but Ford popped him with some post-round blows. Spratt eventually made it back out for the second round but tapped out due to a rear-naked choke after the confusion.
In the rematch, both Ford (12-3 at the time) and Spratt (21-18) were coming off losses and needed a win. Would Ford make it 2-0 over his rival, or would Spratt get his revenge?
Check out the embedded clip to watch the full fight.
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There is little to make a sandwich wonderful other than fantastic bread, well thought out seasonings and spreads, and a filling that should be unsurpassed. When deciding a list of our favorites, it seemed a more daunting task than originally thought. So much more came to mind as the list was settled.
With all the heartache of selecting which can stand alone as the very best, we humbly submit in no particular order sandwiches that we enjoy. Tell us your favorites and we will run out today and sample one. The big day is November 3rd, but we wanted you to try a few for lunch starting today. Continue reading


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But before we get to Leo, who spent the weekend in Mexico promoting Sony's upcoming Django Unchained, can we talk about the first poster for Django Unchained?
Which does not actually SAY the words "Django Unchained"?
Or Leonardo DiCaprio?
Or Jamie Foxx?
No, right now, Django Unchained is all about the Tarantino and everything that comes with the Tarantino. Only this time in a time of lawlessness. I feel...squeamish already.
So here's his cast - DiCaprio and Foxx along with Kerry Washington and Christoph Waltz. The film will also feature Samuel L Jackson, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Kurt Russell. Django Unchained will open, um, on Christmas Day. Because watching brains get blown out, Tarantino style, is exactly what we all want during the holidays! No, this is not sarcasm. How else do you deal with being stuck in a house with extended family for several hours? Tarantino is giving us an outlet, can't you see? This is where you'll find me as soon as escape is possible.
And The Weinstein Company clearly believes they're giving the Academy another option to make it 3 for 3: The King's Speech, The Artist... and Django Unchained for a Harvey Weinstein triple crown? Too early, too early. There are a LOT of award-baity films scheduled this year.
For now then, let's enjoy Leo, wearing his Calvin Candie character beard, complete with the plantation owner comfort bloat floating on top of his face that curiously doesn't match his lean waist. He looks rather slim everywhere else, right? Especially in those brand new crisp jeans that need to be run through the stream and wrung against the rocks a few times.
Am really, really curious how people who'd never seen Titanic before reacted this weekend to it in 3D. Because now they can compare. Now they can google Jack Dawson when they get home and find out exactly what happened 15 years later.
Leo's face to waist ratio
But before we get to Leo, who spent the weekend in Mexico promoting Sony's upcoming Django Unchained, can we talk about the first poster for Django Unchained?


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Savoy, house of
Savoy, house of, dynasty of Western Europe that ruled Savoy and Piedmont from the 11th cent., the kingdom of Sicily from 1714 to 1718, the kingdom of Sardinia from 1720 to 1861, and the kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1946. Collateral branches of the house of Savoy include that of Nemours.
Sections in this article:
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Vernon-Verona-Sherrill boys bowling wins rematch with Camden
CAMDEN -- The first time Vernon-Verona-Sherrill's boys bowling team faced Camden the Red Devils needed a huge comeback to emerge victorious by a 7-4 score. Thanks to a great start and finish in Friday's rematch at Liberty Lanes, the visitors won again, this time 6-5.
Coach Dave Hyle's Red Devils took two of the three points in the first game and seized a 164-pin lead. Nathan Desnoyer's 225 was highlighted by five strikes in the last three frames to spark the win in doubles with Brad Long. Jeremy Howard had seven strikes in a row toward the end of his game for a 231 and Dylan Shlotzhauer did the same in rolling a 229 to key a huge win in 5-man.
Joe Clarke was very steady rolling a 200 in singles to give the hosts their point in the opener but VVS' Brendan Thomas was even more so in their battle in the second and won easily with a 230. That proved key for the Red Devils as A.J. Welch's 217 sparked a close win in doubles and Cameron Drake's 230 led the 5-man team to a win.
Despite being tied 3-3 heading into the third game, VVS (10-1) had the edge with a 147-point lead in total pinfall.
Clarke won a great duel with Thomas 220-214 and Andrew Bourgeois and A.J. Welch picked up an eight-point win in doubles to put Camden (6-4) on the verge of victory in the third game. But VVS' 5-man team saved its best for last, with Brendan Boice rolling a 274 and Jeremy Howard capping the match's best effort with a 224 for a 654 series.
Boice's final game was almost 40 pins better than his previous best for the school team.
"I was just throwing the ball," Boice said.
As was his team, especially when compared to a sub-par effort at the Oswego tourney on Monday.
"We had to work on some basics," Hyle said. "It takes eight guys to win a match for us this year. It was a great team effort."
Camden coach Al Rose agreed.
"We were pretty consistent," Rose said. "They just threw some big games at us."
VVS (10-1): Brendan Boice 230-624, Brad Long 234-623, Nathan Desnoyers 225-588, Brendan Boice 274-620, Dylan Shlotzhauer 229-519, Jeremy Howard 231-654, Devin Long 201-513.
Camden (6-4): Joe Clarke 220-612, A.J. Welch 217-604, Andrew Bourgeois 235-600, Joe Sigg 522, Cameron Drake 230-614, Justin Jeffries 511.


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Selene Ghisolfi joined the IIES in the fall of 2015 after two years of graduate studies at Stockholm University, and five years of undegraduate studies at Bocconi University, Milan, where she also worked one year as research assistant. She is interested in Development economics and aims to explain take-up and success of life-enhancing interventions through Network Analysis and Behavioral Economics. She is currently working on agricultural technology adoption in Uganda, community driven water sanitation in Bangladesh, and inter-ethnic academic peer effects in South Africa.
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Victim rescued from collapsed garage
Rescue workers have freed a construction worker trapped in the rubble for about 12 hours after a parking garage collapsed at a Florida college. He was brought to a hospital, but his condition was not immediately known.
Members of the Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue team hauled the unidentified man out on a stretcher about 1 a.m. and placed him in an ambulance, which whisked him away from the ruins of the garage at the campus of Miami Dade College West.
The roof of the five-story garage collapsed Wednesday afternoon while still under construction, killing two workers.
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Local schools react to NRA recommendations
Johnson County school security report due out in May
In the wake of a National Rifle Association task force recommendation that arming staff members is the best way to prevent shooting rampages at American schools, the superintendent of the Shawnee Mission School District said that more firearms aren't the answer.
Johnson County schools have been putting the issue of security under a magnifying glass in a report expected in May from the county's In Defense of Our Schools Project. The group's objective is to look for ways to improve security in Johnson County public schools.
Superintendent Gene Johnson said he's already confident about one thing.
"I'm certainly not convinced that just allowing people to bring guns into the schools is going to enhance the safety," Johnson said.
The district, which already has its own small, armed police force, has taken a stand against arming more school staff members, something that's currently the subject of legislation in Topeka. The proposed law would allow people with concealed-carry permits to bring guns into all public buildings, including schools.
Different versions of the bill have already passed in the House and the Senate.
"Each school district is going to have to decide how they're going to deal with that and how they're going to deal with the legislation, but I hope that doesn't occur," Johnson said.
Pam Hale represents parent-teacher groups in the Shawnee Mission School District. She said not only does she agree that schools are safer without guns, school districts can't afford the plan.
"We don't have that kind of money," Hale said. "We can't even give our teachers raises, so how are we going to pay for that?"
Second Amendment advocates support the NRA-backed recommendations to train and arm more school staff.
"Why would anybody have a problem with that?" said gun safety instructor Don Pind. "People ask me why I carry a gun that weighs 2 pounds. It's easier than carrying a 200-pound cop. It just makes common sense."
He said he worries that schools which are unwilling to let teachers carry firearms could become targets.
"Let that same person get into a situation where they wished there was somebody there to protect them," Pind said.
He said preventing a future tragedy should be reason enough to support the idea of having armed guards or staff members with guns.
"We don't know if this situation that happened in Connecticut is ever going to happen again, let's hope that it doesn't, but we're going to protect ourselves from it," he said.


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The designers over at Pop Chart Lab have put together a sharp-looking, albeit somewhat arbitrary map of over 200 "distinguished" New York bars, broken down by category (click here for a larger version). If you have a lot of money and plan on living in the city for a couple years, you should check them all out.
The map takes a pretty narrow view of "New York," omitting most of Brooklyn and Queens, Manhattan north of 103rd street, and two boroughs entirely—and even some of the more gentrified parts of Brooklyn are notably bare. Nevertheless, I have been to some of these bars, and can attest to the fact that they are great, and not necessarily super expensive, by NYC standards.
Mad that your favorite bar isn't on there? Don't be! You don't want people finding out about your favorite bar.


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There's still no word on when NBC's Community will return, but that's not stopping the cast from celebrating the date it was supposed to premiere: Friday, Oct. 19.
The cast released a video of Donald Glover and Danny Pudi's Troy and Abed in the Morning, parodying their bygone premiere date — and apparently the lack of any knowledge whatsoever about when the show will actually be seen again.
Community, Whitney premiere dates delayed
"Welcome to our fourth season. We spoke to the powers that be, and we agreed to premiere on Oct. 19," Pudi says. "But even though the powers that be agreed to put the premiere on Oct. 19, they couldn't decide where to put Oct. 19." (NBC said last month it was pushing back the premieres of both Community and Whitney, although the network announced Thursday that Whitney will be replacing freshman comedy Animal Practice, which is being pulled.)
The two go on to explain that "Oct. 19 isn't just a date, it's a state of mind," and that fans can celebrate that idea during the premiere ... whenever it may be.
"While we may not know when we're going to air exactly on the calendar, rest assured, when we do, it'll be Oct. 19," Pudi says.
Watch the teaser below:


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Pakistani Cricket's Dirty Deal
Could the news of Pakistani cricket's spot fixing come at a worse time? Probably not. In what is arguably the most sensational sporting scandal ever, an undercover reporter for Britain's News of the World claimed he smashed a multi-million pound cricket match-fixing ring which rigged the ongoing Test match between England and Pakistan over the weekend.
Still reeling from the worst domestic plane crash in the country's aviation history, and devastating floods killing scores and displacing millions, Pakistan's morale has been diminished yet again. Three (or possibly four) members of Pakistan's cricket team have been charged with match-fixing, facing probable life bans from the sport. Regarded as national heroes, Pakistani cricketers have traditionally been seen by their compatriots as representatives of the nation on an international level, but the spot fixing has caused a stir in Pakistani communities both in Pakistan and across the globe.
Pakistan's cricket captain Salman Butt, record-breaking Test bowler Mohammad Amir, and fast-bowler Mohammad Asif (arguably the only bright spots) are being investigated by the police, Scotland Yard, the International Cricket Council (ICC), and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on bowling three blatant no-balls to order.
According to News of the World, the team's London-based fixer Mazhar Majeed, who let the undercover reporters in on the betting scam for over $200,000, crowed over the incidences as being "no coincidence."
None of the cricketers have been arrested thus far, but all evidence tilts toward the convictions of three of the four who are under investigation.
Don't believe this story? Watch Majeed at the center of fixing a deal with some undercover reporters:


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Vidur Kapur
Vidur Kapur was nominated in '08 for a "NewNowNext" Award by MTV Network's Logo as "Brink of Fame: Comic". He is one of the top three booked acts on US college campuses for '08-'09 and has catapulted barriers and moved South Asians and LGBT students from confinement on the margins to the campus core. Vidur was selected as a New York finalist by NBC's "Stand Up for Diversity" initiative and performed as part of the famous New York Comedy Festival where he was described as "a comedian to remember". Vidur starred in a VH1 tv pilot called "Carolines" which will be aired soon. Vidur's most recent stand-up special "One Night Stand Up" Vol. 2 is currently airing on Logo. He was listed by India Tribune as one of the "Top 31 personalities of Indian Americans". Vidur's insightful writing was made available to the public in '09 with his own chapter called "Reincarnated" in a book called "Out on The Edge: America's Rebel Comics" by Mike Player and published by Alyson Publications. He recently toured India and was featured with a glowing review in the "People and Parties" section of Vogue India.Vidur was selected as one of the top four Asian comics in North America to perform at the world famous "Just for Laughs" Comedy Festival in Montreal in July 2006. Vidur and his stand up comedy are the subject of a short film called "Laughing Out Loud: A Comic Journey" by director Shalini Kantayya which was shown on Steven Spielberg's "On The Lot" on FOX television. This film was voted as the favorite film by Michael Bay, Director of Transformers and by the other contestants on the show. He has co-starred with Margaret Cho in MTV LOGO's "Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack". Vidur was featured in a Reuters Television piece around the world on "Prominent South Asians in the Media". He has toured internationally including Canada, India, the UK, Ireland, the Caribbean and South Africa. Vidur was one of the original "Gurus of Comedy" in a show produced in 2003 along with Russell Peters.
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Colour: Inky- purple.
Bouquet: Expressive aromas of dark fruit: black cherry, plum and blueberry mixed with a pleasant minerality, hints of cedar, vanilla, liquorice, spice and espresso.
Palate: Medium bodied, yet dense this wine offers ripe tannins under a complex blanket of black fruit. The acidity is well balanced and the finish is long and velvety.
Food Pairing: Salads, selection of Iberian ham and any meat dishes, pasta, finger food and barbeque. Vegan wine.
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Bodegas Hermanos Pecina Señorio de P. Peciña Rioja CosechaMade from grapes from our youngest vines, "La Veguilla" and "Valseca", which average 25 years in age. The grapes are destemmed and crushed and macerated for 3-4 days before fermentation begins naturally with the wild yeast on the skins. Fermentation then continues for 10-12 days more. Aged in stainless steel with racking to another tank every 3 months. No oak aging. The wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Nugan Estate SV Drover's Hut ChardonnayLimpid yellow. Ripe pear, white peach and a suggestion of honey on the highly fragrant nose. Silky, broad and seamless on the palate, offering concentrated orchard and pit fruit flavors that tighten up and slowly become more spicy with air. Shows impressive energy and cling on the finish, which leaves a strong suggestion of pear nectar behind. VEGAN-FRIENDLY!
Chateau Musar Jeune Rouge 2017Colour: Deep plum with a violet rim Nose: Blueberries, dark red cherries with Mediterranean herbs, tobacco and spice. Palate: This is a warm and fruity wine with medium tannins and gentle acidity. There are dense dark fruits – blackcurrant's, blueberries as well as strawberries and pomegranate with a touch of Eastern spice.
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2019Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc displays intense lifted aromas of passionfruit, citrus notes and fresh herbs. The palate introduces a delightful lime/citrus based mouth-watering intensity and finishes with a strong textural component.
Cooper Hill Pinot Noir 2018Made with native yeast. No fining or filtration. Certified biodynamic and organic.
Lunaria by Orsogna Ramoro Pinot Grigio 2019THE VINEYARDS Pinot Grigio (85%) and other authorized, medium aged vineyards cultivated in Guyot shape and located 450/500 m. a.s.l. THE WINEMAKING The grapes are sent to the pneumatic press for soft crushing, then the must is fermented with the skins and with their indigenous yeasts at low temperature (12- 14°C) in stainless steel tanks, for about 30 days. AGEING in stainless steel tanks for a year on fine lees, followed by ageing in bottle. TASTING NOTES Copper color, the nose is intense, floral with yellow fruits; on the palate is fresh, intense and fruity. FOOD PAIRINGS Seafood, cod, pasta with clear sauces, white meat.
Lunaria by Orsogna Pecorino 2019THE VINEYARDS Pecorino (85%) and and other authorized varieties, grown on medium aged vineyards cultivated in Guyot shape with low production yield on loose soilstructure. THE WINEMAKING The grapes are sent to the pneumatic press for soft crushing, then the must is fermented with their indigenous yeasts at low temperature (12-14°C) in stainless steel tanks for about 30 days. AGEING In stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing in bottle. TASTING NOTES Straw yellow color, intense nose with hints of broom, white fruits and ethereal. The palate is fresh, intense, fruity and full-bodied. FOOD PAIRINGS Elaborated seafood dishes, medium cured cheese, pasta dishes, white meats.
Chateau Belregard Figeac Tellus Vinea 2018The grapes for this wine are harvested (by hand) from vineyards that border the Lalande de Pomerol appellation. The grapes undergo a three-day cold maceration; the alcoholic fermentation then proceeds for eight to ten days. The wine is racked several times during its elevage in stainless steel and cement tanks before being bottled after an egg-white fining. The grape composition is predominantly Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc in the blend that provides additional structure to the wine. Approximately 8000 bottles are exported under our care for the US market annually. Organic.
Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay 2018Fresh fruit dominates the nose with aromas of apple, pear, pineapple, and vanilla mixed with floral notes and a kiss of oak in the glass. The 2018 is rich and full bodied with hints of citrus and bright flavors of pear, apple, tropical fruits and peaches. The Viognier adds a floral component and contributes to the rich mouth-feel. This 2018 has nice acid balance, a little minerality and a very long finish. Perfect with halibut, cod, shellfish, poultry and pork. Compliments creamy or citrus based sauces.
Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Alexander Valley wine with medium body, great fruit flavors and smooth, structured tannins. Winemaker Kevin Hall added 6% Merlot for structure, a touch of Cabernet Franc for floral notes and Malbec and Petit Verdot for color. This is an elegant wine with aromas of black cherry, cassis, plum, vanilla, oak and chocolate. In the glass there are lush flavors of cherry, cassis, blackberry and chocolate. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon evolves with each sip. This is a graceful wine with great balance and a long, lingering finish. While fruit forward upon release, this wine will reward those with the patience to lay down a few bottles. Pair with grilled or pan seared beef, lamb or tuna is a classic.
Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Merlot 2017This wine always impresses red wine lovers, and we refer to it as a Merlot for Cabernet lovers. There are spicy aromas of dark fruits, cassis, black/red cherry, plum, vanilla, oak and slight chocolate in the glass. This wine has broad mouth-feel with flavors of cherry, cassis, blackberry, plum and chocolate. This is a big, nicely balanced wine with chewy tannins on the long, structured finish. Big wines pair well with big foods - try lamb chops, prime rib & steaks.
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Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2018*This item may have limited availability - please call ahead to have us check stock!* Our Estate Pinot Noir has classic style with balanced acidity and bright fruit. There are aromas of cherry, plum, slight raspberry, vanilla, oak and a touch of nutmeg. This is an earthy wine with silky texture and flavors of fresh cherry, blueberry, plum and vanilla along with a long, structured finish. Food Pairings: Pinot Noir is versatile - serve with both red and white meats. Our favorites include roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon and beef bourguignon.
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Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Syrah 2017*This item may have limited availability - please call ahead to have us check stock!* This Syrah is a deep purple wine with rich aromas of plum, violets, black cherry, vanilla, boysenberry and oak. The vintage is a classic with flavors of blackberry jam, black cherry, plum,white pepper and vanilla. In a nod to its Rhône heritage, our Syrah has a slightly "meaty"quality along with the classic floral notes. It has silky tannins and a long juicy finish.
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Alexander Valley Vineyards Homestead Red Blend 2017Appearance: Dark purple wine. Aroma: Complex aromas of dark cherry, black pepper, plum, oak, vanilla and spice. Mouth Feel: In the glass there are spicy flavors of red fruits, berry, plum, cherry, oak and vanilla. This is a fruit forward wine with nice balance and a long structured finish. Food Pairing: Perfect with red meats. Try it with grilled foods in the warmer months and long slow braised dishes in the cooler months.
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Alexander Valley Vineyards Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2017*This item may have limited availability - please call ahead to have us check stock!* This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is fruit forward with great balance and a medium mouthfeel. In the glass are earthy aromas of dark fruits, cassis, chocolate and clove, along with flavors of cherry, cassis, blackberry, plum, spice, oak and chocolate. This wine has good structure and a long juicy finish. Alexander Valley Vineyards and the Wetzel Family have been known for world class Cabernet Sauvignon for 40 years, and this organically grown wine continues that tradition while celebrating our commitment to sustainable agriculture and family farming.
Alexander Valley Vineyards Sin Zin 2015This vintage marks 38 years of Sin Zin at Alexander Valley Vineyards. Our first vintage in 1978 was given out to family and friends, quickly attaining cult status among those lucky enough to receive a few bottles. Everyone loved the spicy flavors, memorable name and risqué label. The wine was so popular, that in 1980 we offered a few cases for sale and Sin Zin quickly became a cult classic. Sin Zin is an elegant style of Zinfandel, due to our growing region and winemaking style. We harvest grapes from throughout the Alexander Valley - including the valley floor, hillsides and benchlands looking for a balance of ripeness and acidity in each lot to showcase our valley. This balance explains Sin Zin's restaurant popularity; it is always a food friendly style of Zinfandel. The western drought continued in 2015 and was once again the topic of much discussion. A cool spring, rain at bloom and a hot July along with the continued effects from the lack of rain contributed to lower yields. The Alexander Valley's warm days and cool nights assure a remarkable balance of ripeness and acidity in the grapes. This climate, along with the effects of the drought resulted in grapes with terrific concentration and superb fruit flavors at harvest. After fermentation the wine was aged for fourteen months in American oak barrels to add depth, complexity and texture. There is a spicy, earthy nose and the aromas of dark fruits, raspberry and vanilla hint at the luscious fruit in this dark purple, red-hued wine. There is great up front fruit with big flavors of black cherry, plum, chocolate and black pepper. This is a rich Zinfandel with good balance, chewy texture, nice acidity and a long, spicy finish. Food Pairing: Grilled meats, roasted poultry, stews, Italian dishes and hard cheeses.
Alois Lageder Pinot BiancoColor: Brilliant, clear, green-yellow color. Aroma: Delicate aroma, pronounced bouquet, youthful, fruity (apple, pear, citrus) floral. Flavor: Light to medium bodied, well balanced, fruity, fresh dry. Food: Starters, salads, asparagus, all kinds of seafood and pasta dishes.
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Andrew Murray Tous les Jours Syrah 2016We refer to our "everyday" and easy-drinking Syrah as "Tous les Jours". A red wine blend of Syrah from Paso Robles and Santa Ynez Valley vineyards, it is carefully blended to produce a soft, smooth Syrah full of ripe berry aromas and flavors. Tous les Jours is consistently lauded as a 'Crozes-Hermitage look-alike' by wine critics and has been touted as one of the best wines under $20.
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Apaltagua Gran Reserva Envero 2018Red-violet in color, brilliant and vivid, our Apaltagua Gran Reserva Envero shows ripe blackberries, tobacco, and spices. It possesses a remarkable combination of ripe fruit notes and oak mixed with vanilla. Its flavor is juicy, full, and concentrated, highlighting the softness in the mouth and the raspberry and plum tannins with a touch of tobacco. It has a long and lingering finish.


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Paternos issue report, challenge Freeh's findings
- Paterno family challenging FBI director Freeh%27s conclusion that Paterno concealed Sandusky sex abuse
- Freeh stands by his conclusion
- He cites grand jury testimony that a graduate assistant told Sandusky of abuse in 2001
A report commissioned by the family of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno concluded that Paterno "did not hide any information or hinder or impede any investigation" related to the sexual molestation crimes of former Penn State assistant Jerry Sandusky and sharply critiqued both the conclusions drawn and investigative techniques used by former FBI director Louis Freeh, whose July 2012 report stated that Paterno was among several university officials complicit in a decade-long cover-up.
Penn State's Board of Trustees commissioned and accepted the findings in the Freeh Report, which was used as the basis for the NCAA leveling historic sanctions against the Nittany Lions' football program and the removal of Paterno's statue from in front of Beaver Stadium.
The Paternos' 238-page rebuttal, released Sunday by Washington, D.C., law firm King & Spalding, relies heavily on expert opinion to attack the Freeh Report as "deeply flawed" and asserting that key conclusions regarding Paterno's conduct are "the unsubstantiated personal view" of Freeh.
The report is also critical of the NCAA, the Penn State Board of Trustees and the media for reporting the Freeh Report as fact, allowing a "false narrative" to solidify around Paterno as a coach who put the interests of his football program above the safety of children.
Rather, the Paterno-commissioned rebuttal reiterated the family's long-held stance that Paterno was fooled by Sandusky and would have had no more reason to believe he was a child molester than trained professionals, who had looked into allegations about Sandusky's behavior in 1998 and did not charge him with any crimes.
It also cleared Paterno of any wrongdoing in February 2001 when assistant coach Mike McQueary reported to him that he witnessed Sandusky sexually assaulting a young boy in the showers of the Penn State football locker room.
Shortly after the release of the report Sunday morning, Freeh issued a statement defending his work.
"I respect the right of the Paterno family to hire private lawyers and former government officials to conduct public media campaigns in an effort to shape the legacy of Joe Paterno.
"However, the self-serving report the Paterno family has issued today does not change the facts established in the Freeh Report or alter the conclusions reached in the Freeh Report. ...
"I stand by our conclusion that four of the most powerful people at Penn State failed to protect against a child sexual predator harming children for over a decade."
In the statement, Freeh cited Paterno's grand jury testimony. He also said Paterno's attorney was contacted for an interview with the coach.
NCAA spokeswoman Stacey Osburn, in an email Sunday to USA TODAY Sports, said the organization stands by its previous statements on the matter and "do not have anything further to share at this time."
Jim Clemente, a former FBI profiler whose opinion is cited throughout the rebuttal, concluded that "the (McQueary) report was couched in too vague and general terms for Joe Paterno, as a 72-year-old football coach who was untrained in the complicated, counterintuitive dynamics of child sexual victimization and who came from a traditional background where even consensual sex was not discussed, to conclude that Sandusky was a child molester."
"At worst, he believed that Sandusky was a touchy-feely guy who had boundary issues," Clemente said.
The rebuttal also concludes that Paterno "honestly conveyed what he remembered" during a seven-minute grand jury testimony in 2011 when he said he reported the incident to athletics director Tim Curley (which legally cleared Paterno of any wrongdoing) and that he had no knowledge of any abuse allegations against Sandusky prior to that incident.
That piece of testimony was refuted in the Freeh Report, which used e-mail exchanges between Curley, university President Graham Spanier and vice president Gary Schultz to assert that Paterno had knowledge of the 1998 complaint against Sandusky.
The rebuttal pokes holes in Freeh's techniques, questioning the context of the e-mail exchanges and the conclusions drawn from them without corroboration from Schultz, Spanier or Curley.
Freeh's group did not have subpoena power and thus relied heavily on documentation, another key criticism in the rebuttal. Despite Freeh's assertion that his investigators had reviewed more than 3.5 million documents and interviewed 430 people, the rebuttal points out that the most damning conclusions about Paterno are drawn from a handful of e-mails, "none of which Joe Paterno authored or received, to make assertions about Joe Paterno, and shockingly does so even though Mr. Freeh never interviewed the actual authors of the emails."
The rebuttal also states that if Paterno's knowledge of the 1998 Sandusky complaint can't be proven, it paints his actions regarding the McQueary accusation in a different light than the Freeh Report, which concluded that Paterno and other university officials were covering up for Sandusky to protect the football program from bad publicity.
Two weeks after the Freeh Report was released in July 2012, the NCAA — citing the conclusions of the report — handed down unprecedented sanctions against the school and football program, including a $60 million fine, a four-year ban on postseason football games, vacating all 111 of Paterno's wins from 1998-2011 and the reduction of 20 football scholarships a year for each of four years.
Paterno died in January 2012 at age 85. Sandusky was convicted on 45 counts of child molestation in June and sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison.


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Third division side Abba Athletic sprang a massive upset with a shock 4-0 home win against Premier Division outfit Zubry Oxford in the Critchleys Upper Thames Valley League's Devenney Cup semi-finals.
Sam Peter, Johnny Watts, Lauren Bushe and Dwayne Harwood were on target for the hosts.
Now Abba will face Forest Hill in the final following their 3-1 home win over Division 2 rivals White Horse Abingdon. Matt Wigley, Dave Kay and Lewis Derring did the damage, with Ashley Jones replying.
Northway Res inflicted a heavy 6-0 defeat on Black Swan in the Ridgeway Cup semi-finals.
Joe Cook scored twice for the visitors, with Aaron Williams, Sean Hermon, Lewis Colwell and Ryan Barnett also netting.
In Division 1, Dan Pear hit a hat-trick for second-placed Iffley Harriers as they closed the gap on leaders Freeland Yeoman with a comfortable 4-1 win at Northway.
Michael Willcox was also on the scoresheet for the visitors.
Standlake Garage posted their first Division 2 win since December with a 1-0 home victory over The Village Inn.
Mev Gundem's strike divided the sides.
Division 3 strugglers Dilly United drew 1-1 at Milton Midgets.
Mike Kent scored for Dilly, with James Carlini finding the net for Midgets.