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Dulce de Leche: Recipes, Stories, & Sweet Traditions, written by Josephine Caminos Oría, features the versatile South American Dulce de Leche in 80 authentic and unique recipes. Oría demonstrates that Dulce de Leche isn't only made for sweet treats. It also has a place in enhancing savory dishes and produce. Highlights include Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate, Alfajores, Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños, Grilled Peach Pizzas, Arroz con Leche Criollo, Dark Chocolate Banana Bread, Apricot Bread Pudding, and Helado de Dulce de Leche.
Josephine Caminos Oría was born in La Plata, Buenos Aires in Argentina. She moved to the United States with her family and now lives in Pittsburg with her husband and five children. She was influenced in the kitchen by her grandmother Dorita and founded La Dorita, a small-batch all-natural line of Dulce de Leche products, in 2009 with her husband, Gastón.
Disclaimer: I received this book from Burgess Lea Press in exchange for my honest review. All comments and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.
Chapters are divided based on course: Dulce de Leche Casero (Essential, From Scratch Foundation Recipes), En El Desayuno (At Breakfast), En La Merienda (At Afternoon Tea or Coffee), En La Picada (On Small Plates), En La Cena (At Dinner), and En La Mesa de Postre (At the Dessert Table).
Dulce de Leche is a spreadable, creamy milk jam created by slowly cooking fresh milk and sugar on the stove until thickened. It originated in Argentina, but there are versions throughout Latin America with variations from the name to the type of milk used. Store-bought has become more readily available in American grocery stores, but there isn't much better than homemade. Oría's recipes for homemade Dulce de Leche create a less sweet and more flavorful option without the additional additives. She includes basic recipes for Dulce de Leche Clásico (traditional), Dulce de Leche con Miel (uses raw honey instead of sugar), Dulce de Leche Criollo (burnt caramel), Dulce de Leche con Chocolate (dark chocolate), and Dulce de Leche Repostero (thicker for baked goods). Each recipe takes about 2 hours and makes about 6 cups of Dulce de Leche.
While there are no photographs, the book does contain illustrations by Kate Forrester– from the cover to the decorative borders and drawings of a few of the recipes. I also loved the actual quality of the book. The hardback cover has a cushiony feel and the paper is heavy and durable with orange edges. Measurements are provided in US Customary. The name of each dish is listed in English and/or Spanish. Every recipe includes a headnote with background information and serving size. Along with her delicious recipes, Oría also provides little insights into her family, life with her grandmother, and traditions surrounding food.
This book is a great pick for those who love Dulce de Leche and are looking for more ways to incorporate it in their cooking and baking. Recipes range from easy with minimal effort to more complex and impressive dishes. Many would be perfect for holidays and celebrations with family. The instructions for all of the recipes I tried were well-written and easy to follow. Most of the ingredients can be found in the average American grocery store.
Variations of Buñuelos occur throughout Latin America and a few other countries around the world. In the Argentine version, the Buñuelo resembles the Italian Zeppole and the dough is created in a similar manner to a Churro. Flour is mixed into the wet ingredients on the stove first (pâte à choux), before beating in the eggs until smooth and almost cake batter-like in consistency. Forming the dough on the stove first gives the Buñuelos that light and airy texture. Spoonfuls of the dough are dropped in hot oil and fried until golden, then tossed in orange sugar.
When combining the orange zest with with sugar, I used my fingertips to rub them together until well blended to help enhance the flavor.
For this recipe, the Dulce de Leche is incorporated into the Brown Velvet Glaze. After creating a chocolate ganache, butter and the Dulce de Leche are mixed in to form a shiny, smooth accompaniment to the Buñuelos. This is made as the last few Buñuelos are frying since it will harden as it cools to room temperature. It can be reheated in a double boiler on the stove.
I also made Dulce de Leche con Chocolate (Dark Chocolate Dulce de Leche), Torta de Nuez, Double-Chocolate Brownies, and Glazed Carrots.
Dulce de Leche con Chocolate is created by mixing unsweetened cocoa powder into the milk mixture towards the end of cooking. I enjoyed it as a sweet spread on croissants for breakfast. Oría mentions that it reminds her of the Italian chocolate hazelnut spread and I definitely agree. She recommends heating it in a fondue pot to pair with angel food cake and seasonal fruits.
The Torta de Nuez is a nut cake from Oría's Grandma Dorita. The rich cake is filled with walnuts and served with traditional dulce de leche or dark chocolate dulce de leche (I used both). It is the perfect accompaniment to special occasions, breakfast, or as an afternoon snack.
The Double-Chocolate Brownies are a rich, indulgent treat to help satisfy those chocolate cravings. The gooey brownie base is swirled with a thin layer of dulce de leche before baking for an extra boost of flavor and richness.
I stuck mostly to the sweet offerings in the book, but also made the Glazed Carrots for a more savory note. These carrots don't take much effort and would be a great side for the holiday table. Peeled carrots are boiled until just tender and tossed in a butter, dulce de leche, and lemon coating before garnishing with parsley. Claire especially loved these.
Buñuelos with Brown Velvet Glaze
Adapted from Dulce de Leche
Serves 4-6
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons orange zest, divided
Canola oil for frying
Brown Velvet Glaze:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
6 ounces 60% cacao chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup traditional dulce de leche
To make the dough: In a medium saucepan, bring the butter, salt, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the flour. Return to low heat and continue to stir until the dough comes together in a ball, about 4 minutes. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl.
Use an electric hand mixer to beat in the eggs, one at a time, on low speed until combined and smooth. Beat in 1 tablespoon of the orange zest.
In a wide bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the remaining 1 tablespoon orange zest.
In a large saucepan, add enough oil to fill the pot 2 inches and place over medium-high heat until it reaches 360 degrees F.
Use two spoons or a small ice cream scoop to drop 1 tablespoon balls of dough into the hot oil. Only add 3-4 at a time, being sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until golden on each side, about 5 minutes total. Remove with a slotted spoon and coat immediately in the orange sugar. Repeat with remaining dough.
When most of the dough has been used, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream just until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and allow to cool for a minute before adding the chocolate. Stir together and place over a pan of simmering water until the chocolate has melted. Cut the butter into pieces and add to the chocolate along with the dulce de leche. Pour the mixture through a sieve and serve immediately with the fresh buñuelos.
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This is the second installment of our timeline of ACL rehabilitation. In the first post we discussed "prehab" and how full range of motion, proper quadriceps strength, and absence of swelling can improve post-operative outcomes. Prehabilitation takes us to the day of surgery and the beginning of recovery. This post will discuss the day of surgery through the first month of recovery.
Under the Knife
The day of your ACL surgery will be filled with some understandable anxiety and trepidation. Much of the fear; however, is due to the unknown and worries of what might go wrong. Hopefully I can dispel some fears so your surgery day is as calm and routine. It is estimated that 100,000 ACL reconstruction surgeries are performed each year. Likely, the surgeon you are seeing has done many ACL procedures and therefore you have little to worry about in relation to mishaps or issues.
To prepare for your day of surgery be sure to read the instructions given to you by your doctor at your pre-operative appointment. There will be instructions to avoid eating for a certain period of time before the surgery (12 hours or more) so as not to interfere with the anesthesia. Be sure to have a good meal before the time deadline! On the day of surgery, you will check in with the medical team and they will prepare you for surgery. Once you are in your robe you will be asked the same series of questions MANY times. These questions include your name, date of birth, and the side/location of your surgery. This is standard protocol to be sure they have the correct knee for the surgery. The team will ask for your John Hancock on the knee you will be having surgery on.
After this preparation you will briefly speak with your surgeon who will describe the procedure and ask if you have any questions. You will then be wheeled into the operating room and be given anesthesia which will put you to sleep soon after entering the room. Before you know it you are having sweet dreams of scoring the game winning touchdown at homecoming.
Immediately After Surgery
When you wake up after surgery you will be groggy and likely a bit nauseous from the anesthesia. Your knee will be covered with lots of gauze and ace bandages. A nurse will visit with you at this point to discuss your level of pain and be sure the fuzziness from the medication is wearing off. Your doctor may have given you a nerve block which will make your whole leg feel numb. This will also make it so moving your leg, feet, and toes is difficult or impossible at first. Do not worry, this will pass in a few hours. The nursing staff will check on you regularly in the first few hours after surgery to be sure you can move your toes and feel pressure in your feet.
Your doctor will again meet with you to discuss the outcome of the surgery. They will explain how your ACL ligament, cartilage, and overall knee health looked and what they did to fix your ACL. After this meeting you will be wheeled into a patient room where you will be for a few hours. The medical team will be sure to teach you how to use crutches. They will also be sure you can use the bathroom and that your pain is under control.
Likely, on the same day you have surgery you will be discharged from the hospital. You will be wheeled out on a wheelchair and brought to your car. If you know someone with a larger car have them pick you up since you will not be able to bend your knee at that time. Sitting in the back seat is often a good choice. Keep the windows down and maybe bring a mint of the ride home since you will likely still feel the effects of the anesthesia.
The First Week After ACL Surgery
It is not until you are home for a few days that you realize how surgery affects your daily function. By day 3 the nerve block in your leg has worn off and the pain of surgery sets in. Most will feel a throbbing ache around the whole knee. Your doctor will prescribe pain medication to help with your comfort. You will be given a large brace with multiple straps to protect your knee in the initial phases of rehabilitation. The brace should be worn at all times when standing and using your crutches. If you are home watching TV the brace can be taken off. Be sure to follow the instructions given to you by your doctor regarding your wound. It will remind you to avoid things like taking a bath and to call you doctor if you have a swollen, red, and painful calf as this may indicate a blood clot. All the post-operative details will be provided to you.
Adjusting Mentally to ACL Rehabilitation
I remember after my ACL surgery feeling isolated and actually quite bored. I was 16 when I had my ACL surgery and I thought that some time at home to watch movies and play video games would be sweet. The reality was; however, that those feelings lasted about 2 hours and then I wanted to be out with my friends or playing sports. I had my surgery in the early summer so everyone was going to the beach and I was at home. It was a tough time mentally and physically during my first month of recovery.
The mental changes and struggles that take place after ACL surgery are not talked about as much as the physical changes although they are equally debilitating. In your head you feel like you are capable of playing sports at a high level but physically you have difficulty just using your crutches to get the bathroom. Be sure you have a good network of family and friends around who have positive energy and who will keep you motivated. The worst things to do at this point in your rehabilitation is to be isolated and alone. Do your best to get out of the house, get some fresh air, listen to great music, and potentially even journal about the experience.
My ACL surgery was a defining moment in my life when I realized I wanted to help people in the same situation I was. Use your surgery to help yourself grow and to bring out your passions. Athletes who have never been injured do not understand or appreciate the gift they have. An athlete who have gone through ACL surgery will come back driven, motivated, and ready for whatever challenges they face because they know what it is like to not be able to play the game they love.
Starting Physical Therapy ACL Rehabilitation
Your doctor will have provided you a referral for physical therapy either before or at your day of surgery. As soon as you have the referral you should contact your local sports physical therapist to schedule a series of appointments. Most referrals will have a frequency of about 2-3 times per week and will starts between weeks 2-4 after surgery.
Before attending physical therapy you will begin some exercises at home. These exercises will be given to you by your doctor or your physical therapist during "prehab". These goals of these exercises are to wake up your muscles, improve your range of motion, and increase circulation.
Waking up the muscles
After surgery, the inflammation around your knee will cause your quadriceps muscle to have a difficult time contracting. Swelling impedes the nerve signal from getting to your muscles. Also, the surgical procedure itself will decrease blood flow to your quadriceps causing some atrophy or muscle loss. It is necessary to wake this muscle up by doing simple squeezes. It may be helpful to have a small rolled towel under your knee to press your knee into. The best cues to get your quadriceps muscle to squeeze is to imagine you are pulling your knee cap up your thigh towards your hip. Your quadriceps muscle, when contracting, tugs on the patella and draws it upwards. This exercise should be done as often as possible.
You can also begin to do calf squeezes, buttocks squeezes, and abdominal work while on your back. Be sure to remember that just because you had knee surgery does not mean you have to hold off on working the rest of your body. I remember having 30 pound weights in my bedroom to do curls, and skull crushers, and presses while I was recovering. Range of motion
It is important to begin to move your knee to prevent joint stiffness and the development of scar tissue. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your surgeon on range of motion limitations (sometimes bending to only 90 degrees for the first 4-6 weeks, especially if you have a meniscus repair).
Bending your knee for the first time can be scary. You will feel pain and the swelling will make movement challenging. The pain will feel like an ache and it will be sharp from the sutures or staples used to close your surgical wound. Be sure to keep the bandages on until you have a post-op appointment with your doctor or see your physical therapist.
It is easier to bend your knee at first if you place it on a physioball and roll the ball back and forth. This is also a great way to keep your knee bending for an extended period of time as you watch your 3rd hour of SportsCenter.
Using Crutches
You will be using crutches for the first 1-4 weeks after having ACL surgery. Each surgeon has a slightly different protocol for how much weight to place on your leg. Some tips to remember from my own experience messing up with using crutches.
- If you have stairs at your house be sure to place the crutches down a step first before you step down. (I had to drop my crutches, grab my banister, and swing to the stairs wall when I did this wrong after my surgery)
- Use padding under the armpits if you begin to feel pain or have numbness in your arms
- Be very careful placing the crutches on wet slippery surfaces
- Keep your room clean so your crutch doesn't catch on a pair of jeans making you fall over (yep, did this one too, luckily without any injury)
Goals of ACL Rehabilitation: Month 1
The goals of this first phase of rehabilitation are straightforward but not simple. The majority of long term impairments after surgery come from not starting your recovery well. If you listen to your doctor and physical therapist and remain motivated you will do very well.
- Decrease edema and swelling with the use of an ice machine or ice packs, elevation, and compression
- Improve range of motion for knee flexion and extension using exercises prescribed by your doctor and physical therapist (range of motion goal 0-90 or 0-120 degrees)
- Activate your quadriceps and gluteal muscles to prevent atrophy and help with walking gait
- Prevent circulation issues with regular leg and body movement
- Begin physical therapy to help restore walking gait, strength, range of motion, and overall function
- Stay motivated and positive
Onward to Month 2
The first month of ACL rehabilitation can be daunting. Hopefully this post has eased some of your fears and given you a road map of expectations and goals. I tried to keep things general as this is a phase of great change. Your family and medical team will help you every step of the way. I will continue the ACL timeline next month. If you have questions about ACL rehabilitation and live in San Jose California then stop by Competitive EDGE Physical Therapy. Work hard!

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The Episcopal Church has marked a grim milestone when it reported membership has dipped below 2 million within the United States for the first time in decades.
It had 1,951,907 stateside members in 2010, down 3 percent from the previous year, according to its research office.
Membership has been steadily declining since the 1960s, when it and several other historic Protestant denominations were at the peak of their membership and cultural influence. There have been long-running debates over the causes of the declines. Theories include liberal trends in theology and/or sexuality, the wearisome fighting over those issues and the declining birth rates of the denominations' largely white, better-educated membership.
Update: There is more on this there as well.


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24/05/2019 - 20:00:00Back to Celtic FC World Home
Celtic Football Club has expressed its "regret and sorrow" to those affected by the actions of paedophile James McCafferty.
McCafferty, a former kitman who was also a youth coach, was last week jailed for more than six years after admitting a string of historical sexual offences against young boys.
The 73-year-old, of Lisburn, Northern Ireland, pleaded guilty to a series of charges related to paedophile activity against 10 victims, which took place over several decades.
In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, Celtic said it offers its "sincere sympathy" to the young people affected, and their families.
However, a lawyer representing several McCafferty survivors said the statement was not an apology and condemned the timing of its release, 10 days after the court case, as "cynical in the extreme".
In the statement, the football club said: "James McCafferty has pled guilty to offences he committed against young people between 1972 and 1996.
"Celtic Football Club wishes to express its regret and sorrow to those young people.
"McCafferty, who was employed by Celtic Football Club in the mid 1990s, committed these acts many years ago across a number of organisations, and all those who have come forward to report abuse and to give evidence deserve enormous praise for the courage they have shown.
"We offer our sincere sympathy to those young people, their families and all those involved."
The club said that when the allegations emerged in 2016, it encouraged any individuals involved to report all information to the police.
"Celtic Football Club takes all of its responsibilities seriously, stands by its responsibilities and will continue to do so," the statement continued.
"The abuse of children has affected many areas of society, including football clubs, sports clubs, youth organisations, educational institutions and religious bodies across Britain.
"Celtic Football Club strongly believes that children and young people involved in football have the right to protection from all forms of harm and abuse and is committed to ensuring this and to promoting their wellbeing through continued cooperation with our children and young people, parents and carers and the relevant authorities.
"Celtic Football Club was the first club in Scotland to appoint a safeguarding officer, responsible for developing our policies for the protection of young people, and monitoring and reviewing our procedures to ensure they continue to reflect best practice."
Patrick McGuire, a partner at Thompsons Solicitors Scotland, who represents some abuse survivors, said: "It would be charitable to Celtic to describe this as too little too late.
"There is no apology. There is no acknowledgement of Celtic's failures."
He continued: "I would also describe the timing of this release as cynical in the extreme.
"The conviction and sentencing of McCafferty was over a week ago.
"To put this statement out late on a Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend on the day the Prime Minister resigns and before a potential Treble Treble weekend for the club is appalling."
He added: "Every member of the Celtic board should hang their heads in shame."
The High Court in Edinburgh heard on May 14 that McCafferty abused his position of power and used his intimidating physique to carry out a campaign of "sexual depravity" against budding footballers.
The incidents took place in several locations across Scotland – including team showers, hotel rooms and minibuses – over several decades from the 1970s onwards.
Former professional footballers were among the complainers, the court heard.
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The secret is out, Mac.
Growing up, Red Bulls attacker Macoumba Kandji idolized Thierry Henry. Kandji said that he often watched Henry when the Frenchman played for Arsenal, catching the forward in Champions League action on television. He loved the way Henry attacked and played smoothly on the ball.
"But don't tell him that I idolized him," Kandji said with a laugh.
The fact is, Henry is having a huge impact on the team, even though he hasn't played a game yet. Beyond the inevitable boost in ticket sales, jersey purchases and media attention, Henry is raising the intensity of practice. His teammates want to be the one to get a tackle on him, strip the ball, intercept his pass or make a move by him.
The practice field is certainly buzzing these days.
Head coach Hans Backe has taken note. He praised Henry for his intensity on the field, even when no one is looking. Backe said that when the team returned from Columbus this weekend – Henry traveled with the team but did not play – the forward left the bus and went for a personal session with the team's trainer.
All with the postseason in mind.
"It's going to be vital to arrive into the playoffs in shape," Henry said.
Henry, a fan of "all American sports," said that MLS is unique from any league he's been in before in terms of the playoff structure. While he said he wants the team to finish top of the table, he realizes from MLS experiences in the past that it's the hot team that lifts MLS Cup. In fact, he cites the NBA as the perfect example.
"[The Boston Celtics] got into a rhythm in the playoffs and nearly won it," Henry said.
Backe also praised Henry for his role in the training session on Monday when he was working with his teammates.
"He's already helped the young players with the small details," Backe said.
Henry stayed after practice on Monday for nearly 40 minutes to work on fitness and shooting. He said that the work rate and extra effort that has become the trademark of his game is something he brings with him to his new club.
As far as leaving his mark on the younger players, Henry said it part of being a professional, plain and simple. There are no ulterior motives.
"I'm not doing this to leave a legacy," Henry said. "I'm doing this because the game asked it of me."
Kristian Dyer is a reporter for MLSSoccer.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Soccer or its clubs. He can be reached for comment at firstname.lastname@example.com and followed at twitter.com/kdyer1012


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This page provides you with information on all of the transport options available as well as advice on how to choose the best one for you. You should also read any information with your appointment letter or check with the hospital or doctor.
You have the following options:
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Today, we're gonna do a couple things for making those gorgeous messy backgrounds for your mixed media pages. Let's grab a plain piece of paper. This one is from the Mythos kit. And an edge, this one from the Urban Fairy at Digitalscrapbookingstudio.com
Lay the edge over the paper background.
Click on the LAYERS palette and you can try each blending option, but I like the OVERLAY option.
You can also do this directly on top of the layers palette:
This is good for quick and easy blending without all the other stuff. Just make sure you are on the correct layer.
I'm adding in a lace piece from the Mythos kit next.
And in the LAYERS palette, I'm clicking on the MULTIPLY option. But it's very faint, as you can see.
So I bring up the HUE/SATURATION palette (CTRL U) and play with the sliders for a darker effect. Usually, a white element will not darken well. If you darken it, it will show up better against your background. Then you can play with each of the sliders to get your desired effect.
I'm adding in some star elements onto the background, but it doesn't look right yet.
Click again on the LAYERS palette and click MULTIPLY and this time, bring down the opacity by using the slider directly underneath. My point with the background is to make it look a bit faded into the paper. I'm not looking to make a focal point. That's for the images later on. This instead, is for the background.
So most of what you do in creating those messy backgrounds is the same. Place an element on top of the paper, go to LAYERS palette and change the blending option.
This element is also from the Mythos kit. The purple does not look right at all.
But, with changing the blending mode, then, changing the HUE/SATURATION…the element blends in better.
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Indeed, it should be Ukraine that has taken to the streets demonstrating that it has acquired its own national identity and understanding of where it wants to move.
A couple of points, as brushstrokes on Post-Vilnius.
Last week, I took part in a debate in Vilnius organized by Jerzy Giedroyc Forum and Bronislaw Geremek Foundation, entitled "We in Europe or Europe without us?" We discussed Eastern Partnership, and, of course, Ukraine was a key topic. Vilnius was crowded with supporters of European Ukraine. Lobbying, however, did not help. We know how the Eastern Partnership summit ended—Viktor Yanukovych refused to sign the Association Agreement. Analyzing the recent developments I am coming to a conclusion that he, apparently, was not going to sign it, bluffing from the very beginning.
To understand the post-Vilnius landscape, one needs to put aside the question of winners and losers in this story, although this is indeed the question that interests everyone. The trends and their ramifications highlighted by Vilnius are far more important. Vilnius made previously blurred trends and challenges crystal clear, and this is its greatest outcome.
We may now understand "the Putin Doctrine" that emerged as a result of a newly-formed Russian political regime that seeks to create its own galaxy of satellite states. This galaxy is essential to the Kremlin's survival. Thus, it is effectively a modified Brezhnev Doctrine adapted to the changed times. Ukraine is the Jewel in the Russian crown. Through its relations with Ukraine, Moscow has already demonstrated what mechanisms it may employ to implement this doctrine. The August trade war was a clear example of Kremlin's approach.
However, it is Yanukovych's behavior that became the crucial factor. Naturally, he is trying to ensure his reelection in 2015. This primary motive has guided his actions in the past few weeks. He concluded that European integration would not guarantee him victory and decided to fall back on Putin's formula of preserving one's power through appealing to the traditionalist base. This base demands a union with Russia and retention of the old rules of the game, which can be dismantled if Ukraine is to turn to the West. Of course, pressure from Moscow played its role as well. But it was not the main factor that determined Kiev's choice. Rather, the choice fulfilled the ambitions of the Ukrainian president, and Putin's pressure was just an additional argument in its favor and a pretext he used to justify it. "Moscow is pressuring me," he complained to everyone in Vilnius. Yes, there is pressure from Moscow, but the Kremlin simply helped Yanukovych to make a choice that is more likely to preserve the regime which is in no way compatible with the European rules of the game.
Finally, the extent of the West's paralysis and loss of its mission became evident. Yanukovych's behavior shocked the unprepared Western capitals, which highlights how little they understand the processes that take place in Ukraine (as well as in Russia). Apart from providing insufficient incentives for modernization (former Ukrainian president Viktor Yushchenko talked about that at the Vilnius forum), the Eastern Partnership model did not include a mechanism that would neutralize possible pressure coming from the Kremlin.
I hope it has now become evident that one of the major premises behind the Eastern Partnership is clearly wrong. Many in Brussels and generally in Europe still believe that this partnership serves as a bridge between Europe and Russia. They keep saying that the partnership should not be treated as a zero-sum game and its members may be involved in alliances with Russia. They are trying not to listen to what the Kremlin is saying. It is talking about Russia being "unique civilization!" This means a zero-sum game with Europe. Actually, we are not talking only about a geopolitical choice for Ukraine here but also about a civilizational one.
In short, forcing Ukraine to make a choice is not the error that Europe has made. Europe has erred by being unable to convince Ukraine to make the right choice and by failing to provide Kiev with additional incentives, including financial ones, to help it make this choice.
In many ways, Kiev's behavior also resulted from the absence of a clear and unequivocal position in Washington. The U.S. reaction to Kiev's refusal to sign the agreements came too late and was not strong enough to affect Kiev's decision.
Finally, let me comment on Euromaidan as one more spillover from the Ukrainian saga. Only last week, one could have concluded how brilliant Yanukovych is at his poker game played simultaneously with Europe and Russia. But on November 30, when the Ukrainian authorities brutally dispersed the peaceful crowd of students in Kiev raising the new tide of anger, it was clear that Yanukovych was digging his political grave. Popular frustration with Yanukovych's strategic course turned into rejection of him as the president. Moreover, the new Ukrainian rebellion being the reaction to the state violence, it is more aggressive than the 2004 Orange Revolution.
Today we can see that Ukraine is not Russia and the Ukrainian society demonstrates not only activism and drive; major segments of this society have gotten rid of the Soviet and post-Soviet lethargy and know what they want. We can observe in Ukraine all major prerequisites of the new revolution: a growing split of the ruling establishment; lack of loyalty to the leader on behalf of the power structures, including the riot police in the capital; powerful "hotbeds" of regional protest; an independent role of the local authorities who dare to rebel against the president; readiness of the "old" oligarchy to support the rule of law state; existence of a dynamic political opposition (in the parliament as well); and the emergence of the new oppositional leaders. True, the Ukrainian rebellion could still end in a dramatic way. The "Guy from Donetsk" could resort to violence and try to split the country consolidating his Soviet electorate. The opposition could split or fail to offer the society the road map out of the current crisis. But in this case, the "interregnum" will not last long—the next tide will be coming again. Simply because the new Ukrainian society has emerged and they have felt that they can consolidate and have become "Power."
The current Ukrainian awakening is a test for Europe and its ability to reenergize itself and acquire a mission. Its mission today is to help find Ukraine a peaceful way out of the confrontation. Ukrainian new revolution is also a warning to the Russian regime—in the end Russia could prove that it can follow the same route, only much later…
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It's time to announce the latest Limerick of the Week based on submissions (on this blog and on Facebook) in last week's Limerick-Off.
Congratulations to Neal Pattison, who wins Limerick of the Week for this clever verse:
A heel and a ho tried to hie,
But fell in a hole by and by.
The heel dug with a hoe.
The ho climbed heel-and-toe,
And soon they were both high and dry.
Congratulations to Craig Dykstra, who wins this week's Facebook Friends' Choice Award for this limerick which received the most Facebook "likes:"
The first time I ever got high
My limerick skills went awry.
My opening rhyme
Seemed OK at the time
But then, like, dude … I was all … whoa …
Congratulations to Fred Bortz and Will T. Laughlin, who jointly win a special Limerick Repartee Award for this limerick exchange:
Fred Bortz:
The goy in the shul would say "Hi,"
No matter how hard he would try.
He struggled no doubt,
But no "ch" would come out.
For "L'chaim" his throat was too dry.
Will T. Laughlin:
Unless he's a Scot, I defy 'im
To manage the ח in: לְחַיִים –
Plus, I'm willing to bet
That the goy's name is "Chet"
Which explains why the lesson goes by 'im.
On the other hand (that is, right-to-left)…
hgih si noisufnoc ,miyog su roF
…yrt a werbeH evig ot og ew nehW
,*eh* decnuonorp s'"ehs" roF
,*em* si "ohw" ,*ohw* si "eH"
!*ianoda* decnuonorp s'HVHY dnA
Congratulations to Steve Whitred, who wins a special Limerick Puzzle Award, occasionally given to a very clever puzzle in limerick form:
If you hike on a hill and aren't high
You might give my new puzzle a try,
And for those who don't walk
Well, you still needn't balk
On your lateral skills you'll rely.
From the base of the hill 'till you're high
It's a day trip. I mean to imply
If you start off at 8
You can vary your gait
And reach summit as ev'ning is nigh.
From the camp that you make, up on high
You'll return the next day, (don't ask why)
Down the same path you used
So you shan't be confused
Leave at 8, don't be late, do or die.
Back at base, the sun's no longer high.
Now, for bluster and bragging rights vie.
Take a pencil or pen
All you women and men.
Here's the question I want you to try:
Is the likelihood mid, low, or high
On your trips up and down, bye and bye
You were at the same place
Though you varied your pace
At the same time, on climb and reply.
Since the difficult rating is high
And to show I don't mean to be sly
"Is it likely or not
You stood on the same spot
On both day's at Time X and Place Y?"
And congratulations to the two people who managed to solve Steve's puzzle. Craig Dykstra solved it first, soon followed by Sue Dulley. Here's Craig's solution:
To Steve Whitred, I wave and say "Hi."
And applaud this most challenging guy.
But the answer is clear
And I'll spell it out here
In the hopes you will understand why.
Steve asked if it's low, mid or high.
How likely it was that this guy
Would pass the same rock
The same time on the clock
As the previous day he walked by.
The answer is "pretty damn high."
It's 100%, and here's why:
Instead of one man
Let's use two, Dan and Stan
To identical rules they comply.
At eight, Dan starts low, Stan starts high.
To the other end both guys will fly.
At exactly one place
They must meet face to face
Unless they can logic defy.
So unless you're exceedingly high,
You can see that both hikes by ONE guy
Must cross the same way
But just off by one day –
Now my work here is done, so good bye.
And here's Sue's solution:
The day I hike down from up high
My twin who's as sluggish as I
Will, at the same time,
Duplicate my 'up' climb –
We'll meet somewhere, at some time, oh my.
The one place, not terribly high
Where we meet on the trail, on the fly,
Determines in space
The one "same-time-same-place"
That Steve's asking about – would I lie?
And congratulations to these Honorable Mention winners (in random order) Colleen Murphy, Sue Dulley, Kevin Ahern, Jane Shelton Hoffman, and Steve Whitred. Here are their respective Honorable Mention limericks:
Colleen Murphy:
My five-year old tried to say hi
To a man in a suit and a tie.
When the stuck-up man shunned him
He Taser gun stunned him.
He's grounded, but what a good-bye!
Sue Dulley:
I knew it was priced way too high,
This silk that I just had to buy.
Cloth collecting's my sin,
I know I can't win,
Just hope it ends up in a tie.
Kevin Ahern:
A frog looking up at things high
Thinks the time for philosophy nigh.
His attitude smug,
He'd just caught a bug
And says, "Times fun when you're having fly."
Jane Shelton Hoffman:
A prostitute always said, "Hi!"
When trying to pick up a guy.
They thought her so nice,
But SHE meant her price,
So most of the men said, Bye, bye."
Steve Whitred:
The pirates were all pretty high
When the one with the patch went awry.
He had heard the command
To "deliver and stand"
But acknowledged with only one "aye."
Congratulations again to all the winners for your wonderful limericks. And thanks to everyone for your fun submissions.
In the next couple of minutes I'll be posting a new Limerick-Off, which gives you yet another opportunity to win Limerick Of The Week.
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About eighteen months ago I wrote a passionate blog post called I Don't Want to be an Evangelical Anymore. My post was inspired by a quote I came across from Michael Steele, the former chair of the Republican National Committee. Angry with Evangelical leaders who were once again defending President Trump, Mr. Steele said,
"I have a very simple admonition at this point. Just shut the hell up and don't ever preach to me about anything ever again. I don't want to hear it."
Yikes! As I processed this quote, I came to an important conclusion. I don't think I want to call myself an Evangelical anymore. It didn't take long to discover that I wasn't the only one who felt this way. Greg Stier, the founder of Dare2Share Ministries posted this quote on his Facebook account.
"What could be a new word for "Evangelical" that still means theologically orthodox and actively evangelistic but doesn't come with the political and cultural baggage? #justwondering"
I couldn't agree more. In my blog post I expressed my intense frustration and posed a few suggestions for change, but I didn't really have any ideas for a new name or identity.
Since writing that blog, I've continued to struggle with the baggage, both religious and political, that is associated with the word evangelical. I've longed for a title that would describe my classical theology without causing people to automatically make assumptions about who I am as a person.
During some recent research for my new podcast coming out in late summer, I discovered even more people who felt similar to me, and they had a name for their set of beliefs. Guys, I now have a new phrase to describe myself and I love it. I actually used this phrase in a conversation with an unbeliever the other day as we talked about religion, and science, and God. And it felt fantastic! There wasn't the push-back or shut-down that I have experienced before when I shared my faith. I was able to define myself and what I believe in a way that my new friend was interested in, in a way that encouraged them to ask more questions.
Are you going crazy with curiosity yet? Okay, I'll tell you.
I am a Historical Christian.
What does that mean? It's really pretty simple. I hold tightly to the core creeds of Christianity that have been passed down for the last two thousand years. My more peripheral opinions or preferences stay in the periphery. Let me share an example:
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*that is, the true Christian church of all times and all places
This is the well-known Apostles Creed. Although most likely the apostles themselves didn't write it, it is a brief overview of their most important teachings and can be traced back to the forth century.
Creeds are something that many evangelicals have lost sight of over the years. However, they have been important to the historic church since the first century. Biblical scholars believe that the earliest creed is actually quoted by the apostle Paul in First Corinthians chapter fifteen. The way it is recorded suggests a quotation rather than an original thought. Here are verses three through seven.
"For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles."
Historical Christianity, also known as Orthodox or Traditional Christianity, has been a beautiful discovery for me. It has put words to the thoughts and feelings of my heart while at the same time giving me a community and a sense of belonging.
For a while now I have felt a little lost. I saw through a lot of the religious facades in many evangelical settings, but I couldn't give up my orthodox beliefs. I didn't belong in the Progressive Christian circles, but neither did I belong in more Conservative Evangelical ones. I was just floating around in the middle somewhere. I know that many of you have felt that way too. Well guess what? We are not alone, and we have a home.
As Historical Christians we can fully embrace Biblical authority, a crazy big and powerful God who created the world, the literal Fall of humanity into sin, and the Savior, Jesus, who came as a person both to show us God and restore our relationship with Him. At the same time, those Christian beliefs tell people nothing about our political leanings. They give no insight into our stance on issues of social justice. And that is so refreshing!
Too often Christianity has been divisive rather than unifying. We focus on the differences in our peripheral beliefs rather than the common core beliefs that unite us.
I love that I have Historical Christian brothers and sister who cross denominational lines. Not just within other evangelical denominations, but within the mainstream denominations such as Anglican, Lutheran, and Episcopalian. I'm excited about my family in Christ who has different worship preferences or traditions. I look forward to learning from them. We can be different and still believe in the same beautiful core truths of Christianity. There is a unity that is powerful. It provides connection back through history as well as with the world wide church today. 🙂
I'm really curious about your thoughts! Please feel free to share. I've gotten a lot of my information from Alisa Childers, both on her website and podcast. If you want more, I'd encourage you to check her out.
One final thought: The interesting thing about Historical Christianity is that while it unites me with my family in Christ across denominational lines, it also stands firmly against the Progressive Christian ideas that are creeping into the church as a whole. But that's an entirely different topic that I will tackle next time!


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Cette brochure cherche à amplifier certaines des voix cachées et oubliées dans les conflits. Ces histoires d'ex-combattantes d'origines politiques, religieuses, ethniques et nationales diverses montrent que les femmes et leurs expériences des conflits armés doivent être prises au sérieux pour construire une paix durable. Ce sont leurs histoires telles qu'elles se les racontent. Six ex-combattantes ont recueilli ces histoires, réfléchissant ainsi aux raisons qui les ont poussées à rejoindre les mouvements, à l'époque où elles étaient des femmes dans la guerre et à la façon dont leur vie s'est déroulée une fois la paix rétablie. Ce sont des histoires d'amitié et de camaraderie, de vie et de mort, de persévérance et de résistance, et de reconstruction de vies après la guerre et de poursuite de la lutte de manière pacifique.
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Buku ini bertujuan untuk menguatkan suara dari kisah-kisah yang tersembunyi dan terlupakan dalam konflik. Kisah-kisah dari para perempuan eks-kombatan dari beragam latar belakang politik, agama, etnis dan bangsa ini menunjukkan bahwa perempuan dan pengalaman mereka dalam konflik bersenjata harus disimak dengan serius jika hendak membangun perdamaian yang berkelanjutan. Ini adalah kisah mereka sebagaimana yang dituturkan mereka kepada satu sama lain. Enam perempuan eks-kombatan mengumpulkan narasi, merefleksikan alasan mereka bergabung ke dalam gerakan, masa yang mereka lalui sebagai perempuan di peperangan, dan bagaimana hidup mereka terbentang begitu damai terwujud. Kisah mereka adalah tentang persahabatan dan kebersamaan, hidup dan mati, kegigihan dan perlawanan, serta membangun ulang kehidupan setelah perang dan melanjutkan perjuangan dengan cara-cara damai.


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Mrs. Eleni Yitbarek
Mr. Théophile Azomahou
Sponsored by:
International Conference on
Sustainable Growth and Development in Africa
Dakar, Senegal, 25-26 November 2013
The United Nations University Maastricht Economic and Social Research and training Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) and the Consortium pour la Recherche Economique et Sociale (CRES) are pleased to invite you to contribute to the International Conference on "Sustainable Growth and Development in Africa", which will be held on 25-26 November 2013, in Dakar, Senegal. Throughout the conference, opportunities will be offered to discuss how capacities should be reinforced and what strategies seem promising to address the challenge of sustained economic growth in Africa. Contributions to the conference are based on invitation, but the conference addresses all interested persons in the related field, academics and professionals as well, from all over the world. The conference will bring together representatives of governmental authorities, including high-level officials, and academic experts as well as other national and international stakeholders.
UNU-MERIT and CRES have launched the initiative to establish a new UNU institute in Dakar. The new institute will work on the broad topic of Human Resources for Development in Africa, which will be reflected in the research topics that are envisaged below. The goal of the conference is to explore these research topics. To this end, the conference program will present speakers both from CRES and UNU-MERIT and from other renowned institutions world-wide. The invited contributors are asked to reflect broadly on their assigned topic, rather than focus on detailed research results. Presentations will be short (30 minutes), followed by ample discussions.
Key Topics
Scientific committee
Prof. Théophile Azomahou, UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University
Prof. François Joseph Cabral, CRES and University Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD)
Prof. Abdoulaye Diagne, CRES and University Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD)
Prof. Bart Verspagen, UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University
Organization committee
Prof. Théophile Azomahou, UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University
Prof. François Joseph Cabral, CRES and UCAD
Ms. Fatou Cisse, CRES and UCAD
Prof. Abdoulaye Diagne, CRES and UCAD
M. Ousmane Faye, CRES
Dr. Salimata Faye, CRES
Ms. Marietou Mbaye, CRES
M. Doudou Ndiaye, CRES
Ms. Mame Sokhana Thiaw, CRES
Prof. Bart Verspagen, UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University
Mrs. Eleni Yitbarek, UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University
Local partners
Presidency of the Republic of Senegal
Ministry of Public Function, Labour and Employment
Permanent Secretariat for the Accelerated Growth Strategy, Cabinet of the Prime Minister
Ministry of Higher Education and Research
Venue and Date
Dakar, Senegal, 25-26 November 2013
Conference Fee
There is no fee for the conference. Participants other than contributors are expected to arrange their own accommodation and travel. Coffee breaks, lunch and dinners are offered to all participants.
Contact information
For information about the conference, please contact:
Mrs. Eleni Yitbarek
Mr. Théophile Azomahou
email: email@example.com
United Nations University (UNU-MERIT)
Keizer Karelplein 19
6211 TC Maastricht, the Netherlands
Tel. +31-433884449
Fax +31-433884499
email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.merit.unu.edu
Consortium pour la Recherche Economique et Sociale (CRES)
Rue 10 Prolongée. Cité Iba Ndiaye Diadji Numéro 1-2, Dakar
Tel: +221-338647757
Fax +221-338647758
Website: http://cres-sn.org


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Data Gathering and Analysis: The Anatomy of a Merger Investigation in Europe
Gerwin Van Gerven and Melissa Gotlieb
Soziale Kompetenz: A Comparative Examination of the Social-Cognitive Processes that Underlie Legal Definitions of Mental Competency in the United States, Germany, and Japan
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Pediatric Sleep Consultant Pachi Parra has been working with children and parents for the last 3 years as a professional nanny and seeing how many sleepless families are out there, she decided to take her children care career to a new level and help this families to, with a gentle and simple approach and good support, teach their children to sleep well.
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DiMarzio To Release Steve Vai Gravity Storm Pickups
DiMarzio, Inc. announced it will release two new Gravity Storm™ humbucking pickups for electric guitars in mid-August. The Gravity Storm™ Neck and Bridge Model pickups were designed for Steve Vai. The pickups are named after a song on his new CD, Steve Vai: The Story of Light, that will be released on August 14, 2012 by Vai's Favored Nations label.
The Gravity Storm™ is the next step in Steve Vai's pickup evolution. Vai used to speak of pickup sounds in terms of specific frequency responses, but now he describes them in terms of flavors and textures. The flavor of The Gravity Storm™ Neck Model (DP252) is sweet and warm, but the texture has an edge to it. The combination of fat neck position tone with harmonics gives the Gravity Storm™ Neck Model an unusual throaty quality that sounds like a cross between a humbucker and a single-coil.
Steve described the sound he wanted from his new Gravity Storm™ Bridge Model (DP253) pickup as "a thundering cloud of ice cream". It is very much a plug and play pickup - it does not require a lot of tweaking to get a great sound. Because the highs are very fat, it is possible to increase treble response on one's amp without losing tone and sustain on the high frets.
DiMarzio's new Gravity Storm™ Neck and Bridge Model pickups are made in the U.S.A. and will be available August 15, 2012 from guitarcenter.com and musiciansfriend.com. They will go on sale from all DiMarzio dealers on September 17, 2012. Suggested List Price for each pickup is $115. For more information about Gravity Storm™ pickups, visit the DiMarzio website at www.dimarzio.com.