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Asia Tours
- Thailand
- China
- Cambodia
- Vietnam
- Tibet
There is no simple way to describe the wealth of opportunity that Asia travel offers the adventure seeker. Markets and bazaars, souks and stupas, ancient ruins constructed by grand civilizations long gone, modern cities and villages where life goes on much as it has for centuries. From the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, Delhi, Beijing, Amman and Kathmandu to the overwhelming immensity of the Himalayas, an Asia tour provides the traveller with as much to marvel at as Marco Polo and the explorers of old. Whether you're looking to cross Mongolia, follow the Silk Road to China, trek to Everest base camp, explore Tibet, visit Vietnam or island hop in southern Thailand, Asia is waiting to entrance you.
Best of Borneo (AAHB)
Still wild and mysterious even after all these years, Borneo is one of those places that's become synonymous with adventure travel. Come see what all the fuss is about on this 14-day journey through the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah. There, you'll encounter wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, sun bears and other creatures of the rainforest, visit hot springs and waterfalls, and get a better understanding of the local Dayak people by spending the night in a traditional longhouse. Adventure never goes out of style; it just becomes more classic.
Highlights: Watch the sunrise from the top of Mt Kinabalu, spot wildlife on a jungle walk, explore the Mulu caves, check out the local music scene in Miri, overnight in a traditional longhouse, meet an orangutan face-to-face
- Travel Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Wonders of Bhutan (ADWB)
For lovers of Asian culture wanting to dig deeper, this 10-day trip through Bhutan's magnificent mountain terrain promises stunning photographs and encounters with a people who care more about GNH—Gross National Happiness—than GDP. As you explore tiny towns and remarkable monasteries, you'll receive unparallelled opportunities for cultural interactions, photography, and blessings from Buddhist monks. With the direction of an expert local guide and comfortable accommodations at the end of the day, immerse yourself in a land that prides itself on its remote isolation.
Highlights: Visit one of the most remote countries in the world, Take a moment to reflect at ancient Buddhist temples and shrines, Hike along peaceful nature trails and thrilling cliffs, Experience the pristine and peaceful nature of the 'Dragon Kingdom'.
Indonesia Encompassed (AEIE)
Indonesia is a busy place, and not just because it's one of the most densely-populated places on Earth. Blessed with rich jungles, imposing volcanoes and mile upon mile of gorgeous beachfront, it's not surprising that 135 million people live here full-time. On this 29-day trip, you'll get to experience what they live every day--Bandung, which feels more European than some cities in Europe; Yogyakarta's volcanic landscapes; Bali's pristine beaches; and far more than we can possibly get into here. Need more details? Come find 'em. Don't worry, we'll wait...
Highlights: Meet the orangutans in Sumatra, visit the tobacco plantations of Tetebatu in Lombok, snorkel vibrant reefs and dig your feet into white sand, explore Hindu temples in Bali and Buddhist sanctuaries in Java, climb volcanoes, learn where famous Sumatra coffee comes from, live with the locals in a traditional village
Indonesia Java, Bali & Lombok (AEJL)
Yeah, we've seen you perusing the Bali, Lombok and Java trips and thinking, "Why don't they just put all three of them together?" Here you go: All the natural splendour, bustling cities, remote villages and exotic wildlife of Indonesia's most popular territories in one convenient, 22-day bundle. Explore the volcanoes of Yogyakarta, endless rainforests, the rugged and untouched beauty of Lombok, bustling Jakarta and blissful Sanur's white sand beaches. The adventure of a lifetime is out there. Sometimes, all you have to do is ask.
Highlights: Visit the tobacco plantations of Tetebatu in Lombok, snorkel vibrant reefs and dig your feet into white sand, explore Hindu temples in Bali and Buddhist sanctuaries in Java, lay eyes on active volcanoes
Best of Java (AEJV)
With a population of 135 million crammed into just under 140,000 sq. kilometres, you'd think there'd be no room on Java left for adventuring. Densely-populated as it is, this amazing swath of Indonesia has loads of unexplored corners just waiting for travellers looking for something a little different. From Jakarta, you'll venture to the curiously European-like city of Bandung (the "Paris of Java") en route to Yogyakarta, home to the island's monstrous volcanoes. Later, you'll spend two days in Dutch colonial Batu before winding up on the gorgeous Balinese beaches of Sanur. (Hey, if you can't beat the crowd, join it!)
Highlights: Explore vibrant Jakarta, take the train through terraced rice fields, visit a Buddhist sanctuary, meet the locals and learn the Javanese way of life
Best of Sumatra (AESM)
Fabled for its rainforests and wildlife, Sumatra remains a destination most travellers resign to their "someday" list. Someday is now. One of the largest islands in the world, this lush Indonesian gem is ideal for adventurers looking for something beyond the ordinary. Beginning in Medan, this 8-day trip will bring you face-to-face with orangutans, the impressive supervolcano at Lake Toba, coffee plantations, village life in Berastagi (famed for its delicious passion fruit) and much more. What, exactly? You've gotta get here to find out!
Highlights: Explore Bohorok National Park and meet the orangutans, watch the sunrise from the top of a volcano, relax on an island resort, learn where famous Sumatra coffee comes from, soak in the natural hot springs
India Explorer (AHSS)
Walking through Delhi's markets, you realize that India's like nothing you've ever experienced—its kaleidoscope of culture and colour has burnt itself into your memory. And it's not just the magnificent forts or treasures like the Taj Mahal that impress—it's the country's spirit. Visit the birthplace of Buddhism and Hinduism to gain greater insight into this ancient and complex land. Explore the hidden side of Delhi guided by a former streetkid taking part in the Planeterra-supported New Delhi Streetkids Project. With this new perspective, our expert guides will bring you deep into one of the world's most culturally and spiritually fascinating places.
Highlights: Walk Delhi's backstreets with a local youth guide on a Planeterra-supported street kids rehabilitation project, uncover spirituality at Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh temples, observe ancient local ceremonies on the holy Ganges River, go on safari in Ranthambore with local park rangers/naturalists, Enjoy a village stay in a historic heritage hotel.
Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek (ATHH)
Trek through the hills surrounding Chiang Mai and meet the local people, known collectively as hilltribes, who have made their homes on these slopes. They have lived in peace and without modern conveniences for many years; a visit to these traditional communities is like travelling back to a simpler time. Learn about jungle food and the local way of life, and ride an elephant through the forest. After all that exertion, recline on a bamboo raft and float downriver, giving the friendly locals a wave as you drift past them going about their daily lives.
Highlights: Explore the vibrant colours of Chiang Mai, trek through Northern Thailand, meet the friendly locals, learn about the Karen tribe and witness their traditional weaving
Indochina Explorer (ATIC)
Past meets present in this adventure that takes you from Bangkok to Hanoi and just about everywhere in between. With a busy culture richly steeped in tradition, there's always something to see or do on this journey through Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, be it witnessing the daily rituals of monks, participating in an authentic Thai cooking class or taking cyclo rides and guided boat excursions. Make sure you stay up late for the night markets, too!
Highlights: Enjoy a traditional khantoke dinner in a rural village, observe the daily life of monks and visit sacred temples, learn about Cambodian history (both ancient and modern), take thrilling cyclo rides for a different perspective in bustling cities, eat well while giving back at local training restaurants in Hanoi and Siem Reap
- Travel Style:
- Comfort
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Upgraded
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Hanoi to Hong Kong (AVHK)
Looking to mix a little rural living with your adventures in Asia's big cities? This 15-day trip across China and Vietnam fits the bill and then some, getting you to the metropolises and out into the gorgeous countryside of both countries. Between Hanoi and Hong Kong, you'll experience the stunning cliffs of Halong Bay and Guilin's limestone karsts, and get a hands-on feel for the landscape by hiking, rock-climbing and rafting in Yangshuo. Toss in personal encounters with some of the region's friendliest people and you've got yourself the perfect balance of rural and urban life.
Highlights: Cruise through the limestone karsts in serene Halong Bay, hang with the locals at a karaoke bar in Liuzhou, stroll over the 'wind and rain' bridges of Chengyang, walk between villages of the Longji Rice Terraces, enjoy a night out in glitzy Hong Kong
- Travel Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
Best of Borneo (AAHB) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
Wonders of Bhutan (ADWB) | 10 days | Comfort | Upgraded |
Indonesia Encompassed (AEIE) | 29 days | Classic | Standard |
Indonesia Java, Bali & Lombok (AEJL) | 22 days | Classic | Standard |
Best of Java (AEJV) | 9 days | Classic | Standard |
Best of Sumatra (AESM) | 8 days | Classic | Standard |
India Explorer (AHSS) | 15 days | Comfort | Upgraded |
Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek (ATHH) | 5 days | Classic | Standard |
Indochina Explorer (ATIC) | 18 days | Comfort | Upgraded |
Hanoi to Hong Kong (AVHK) | 15 days | Classic | Standard |


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I was blessed to be able to participate as a volunteer during last year's Survivor Crop and had a blast. Unfortunately, I am deployed overseas right now and will not be able to participate this year, but I hope that this year's event will be even better and everyone appreciates the gift of spending time with the amazing survivors. God bless and good luck-
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Ermenegildo Zegna
Fashion Show collection
The fall winter wardrobe, Sydney's celebrations and the Silk innovation
Australia grows and sells 90% of the world's fine apparel wool and the partnership with Ermenegildo Zegna has been longstanding. Zegna turns this superior wool into some of the best menswear on the planet, so it was only fitting that Zegna would show its highly acclaimed Fall/Winter 2013/14 collection at an enormous party in Sydney to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the company's wool awards. I was lucky enough to be flown in for the event (which was also attended by Chris Hemsworth, Megan Gale, and other Aussie stars), and here's what I saw.
The hero cloth of the collection is a black and white pied-de-poule pattern resembling the styles produced by the Zegna mill from the award-winning wools in 1963, the first year of the competition. The houndstooth pattern shows up in single and double breasted suits, which are paired with crisp white point-collar shirts, and patterned ties inspired by Australian Aboriginal art. I'd wear mine with black leather lace-ups and a white pocket square, channeling a certain film star of the era.
The collection is all about special occasion dressing: Suits are made up in a variety of patterns, from chalk-stripe to pin-dot to tone-on-tone stripes, with longer jackets, higher-waisted trousers, and cummerbunds. But the great innovation is in the fabrication — many of the suits are woven from a combination of luxury materials, with one amazing charcoal chunky-textured suit being cut from 100% silk that looks every bit as sturdy as wool. The Zegna family spoke at length after the show about the sportification of fashion, and that was never so evident as in a hooded anorak cut from deer skin, a series of suits paired with deep v-neck or scoop-collar sweaters (worn with no tie), and a down-filled puffer vest that was shown both jacket-less, or beneath a suit, reminiscent of the protective gear worn by road-workers and fencers, alike.
But the piece de resistance for me was an enormous dark grey double breasted coat cut in a thick, fluffy wool. With its size and stature — not to mention those huge lapels — it reminded me of the louche glamour of the 1970s, and you can imagine Chris Hemsworth wearing it in his latest film Rush, where he stars as the 19760 Formula 1 Grand Prix champion James Hunt. Take it from me — there are far worse characters to emulate in your wardrobe.


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Here is a list of some collections of online digitized death certificates or death ledgers (some are free, some fee-based). Note that some death certificate images at these websites may be unavailable because of errors or other reasons. And some of the databases listed here may be incomplete.
Arizona Death Certificates 1844-1962 (free) also includes birth certificates 1855-1937
FamilySearch has Delaware Death Records 1855-1961. (free)
District of Columbia
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FamilySearch has Idaho Death Certificates 1911-1937 (free)
Illinois: Chicago and Cook County
The Cook County Clerk's office has birth certificates more than 75 years old, marriage certificates more than 50 years old, and death certificates more than 20 years old available online for a fee. The records go back as far as 1872 -- earlier records were lost in the Chicago Fire of 1871. See: Online Chicago and Cook County Death Records Indexes and Obituaries (free and fee-based listings)
As part of their subscription-based collection of genealogy records, Ancestry has digitized Kentucky death certificates from 1911-1953. See: Online Kentucky Death Records Indexes and Obituaries
FamilySearch has Massachusetts Death Records 1841-1915. (free)
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Missouri Death Certificates 1910-1962 (free) from the Missouri State Archives
New Hampshire
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FamilySearch has scanned Ohio death certificates from 1908-1953. (free)
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
FamilySearch has scanned Philadelphia City death certificates from 1803-1915 and Pittsburgh City death records from 1870-1905. (free)
South Carolina
As part of their collection of online genealogy records, Ancestry has digitized South Carolina death certificates from 1915-1960 (subscription required). And FamilySearch has digitized South Carolina death records from 1915-1943 (free to download). For information on these see: Online South Carolina Death Records Indexes and Obituaries
FamilySearch (free) has Tennessee Death Records 1914-1955; and Ancestry (fee-based) has Tennessee Death Records and Certificates 1908-1959 (except 1913). For information see: Online Tennessee Death Records and Indexes
FamilySearch (free) and Ancestry (fee-based) have scanned Texas death certificates at their websites. For information see: Online Texas Death Records and Indexes
Utah Death Certificates 1904-1961 (free)
As part of their collection of online genealogy records, Ancestry has digitized Vermont death certificates from 1909-2008 (subscription required). For information on these see: Online Vermont Death Records Indexes and Obituaries
West Virginia
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Other States - Death Indexes
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Author: Editor/Friday, July 05, 2013/Categories: The Rally, Get Involved
By Bob and Naomi Lonergan
Wandering the vast Columbia Hall, Rally goers will happen upon a mini-museum of historic BMWs. Collectors and riders alike will be amazed at the sight of antique and classic models ranging from the 1920s through the mid-1970s. Included will be early singles, twins, post-war and U.S. models such as R50s and R60s. There will be bikes with special and unique sidecars reflecting the evolution of BMW engineering, style and technology. Many bikes on display have been restored to original while others have been preserved as original, each representing an important part of BMW motorcycle history. As this year is the 40th anniversary of the /5 model we expect to have many examples of these bikes, including elegant toaster tanks.
The Vintage Display defines the historic importance of BMWs as motorcycles to be valued, treasured, studied and enjoyed. Collectors, restorers and enthusiasts are invited and encouraged to exhibit their vintage machines. All Rally participants are welcome to visit the exhibit for a journey through BMW tradition and motorcycle history.
Schedule for Vintage Events at the Vintage Display Site, Columbia Hall:
Vintage Seminar – Friday, July 19, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Vintage Bike Judging – Saturday, July 20, 9:00–12 noon
Vintage Awards Ceremony – Saturday, July 20, 1:30 p.m.
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SMF Development > Applied or Declined Requests
If-Modified-Since, Last-Modified and Not-Modified HTTP1.1 Fields
It would be awesome if SMF adds this feature! no other board has this feature at all. Some of them add it as mods, but it's not as good as having it by default!
Imagine number of users who will be amazed by the suprior SMF speed once they just install it! having If-modified-since, Last-modified and Not-Modified HTTP1.1 fields working properly by default will be a BIG BOOM and the forum will be BLAZING FAST and hundreds of SQL queries will be removed in case no change was made! Not only that, also the b/w will be reduced by simply sending a small HTTP1.1 reply containing "not-modified" and that's it!!
It's not hard!
What we need is to
* every page checks the modification date for template files related to it, and if its less than or equal to "If-Modified-Since", then send "Not-Modified"
* each page look at the date of the last post/topic and if it's less than or equal to "If-Modified-Since" send "Not-Modified"
* for most pages it's not an issue, since most of them already take timestaps from the database, such as boardindex, messagesindex and so on
* what about signitures? we will just add an extra database field so whenever any one updates his signiture that timestamp is also updated, this way users are able to see an up-to-date version of the board + BLAZING FAST
1st implementation
Although it's straight and forward, and things should go 99.99% as we want. But personally I always prefer sticking on the safe side as much as we can. So when this feature is newly added, we will not enabled it by default (but it comes with the default distribution). There might be some small bits here or there messing. And after few monthes when we get confident about this addition for 100%, then we will enable it by default on all versions!
Not a bad idea, but a majority of SMF is already PHP-based over MySQL, so obviously is faster than most forum software as is..
Good idea. Try to make a mod or something if you can heh.
--- Quote ---Not a bad idea, but a majority of SMF is already PHP-based over MySQL, so obviously is faster than most forum software as is..
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most forums are php-based over MySQL.. I don't see why would this make SMF faster.. It sounds like you didn't try using these HTTP1.1 fields properly! they'll make it super fast!
--- Quote ---Good idea. Try to make a mod or something if you can heh.
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I'm a Perl guy, and I hate PHP programming for many reasons, basically doesn't make sense to me. I did it with Perl and it was awesome.. However PHP spreads like cancer and I have to learn it one day :).
If you want me to do a mod for it:
* wait till I learn php
* wait till I understand how SMF works
and currently I'm preparing for a Cisco networking certificate, so no time.. that's why I wanted SMF experts to do it! they'll do a much better job than a networking guy (me) ;)
and btw, does this imply that SMF doesn't even have a MOD for it?! >:(
That would be a good to have feature, as speed optimization has gained lots of attention (cf. http://developer.yahoo.com/performance/rules.html/), although I do not know if it would be easy to integrate it with Transfer-Encoding: chunked, as probably there are many queries to the data base.
On the other hand, as avatars (index.php?action=dlattach;attach=###;type=avatar) seldom change and probably there is only one table checked on the database to get them, this might be a low hanging fruit for this kind of optimization, because answer posts usually have many avatars.
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Nestled at the confluence of the Penobscot River and Penobscot Bay, the town of Bucksport depicts a progressive coastal town offering unique amenities that include sightseeing, fishing, exploring historic sites, a historic movie theatre, and much more. Even a touch of mystery can be found when visiting one longtime tourist attraction, the grave of the town's founder, Colonel Jonathan Buck. The outline of a leg on the gravestone has spurred many legends, including one which tells of a curse set against Buck by a woman whom he allegedly sentenced to death for witchcraft.
Those interested in sightseeing will enjoy a trip to the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory in Prospect-Bucksport. From the top of the 42 story high bridge tower, you can see beautiful Penobscot Bay as it meets the Penobscot River and a spectacular 360-degree view of the Maine coast south to the Camden Hills, east to Mount Desert Island and northwest to the eastern reaches of the Appalachian Trail and Mount Katahdin. The Bridge's Observation Tower is one of only three such bridge observatories in the world. Fully accessible by elevator, the tower is open from May through October.
Looking across the bay you'll see Fort Knox, Maine's most visited historic site, located on the west bank of the Penobscot River. In an area known as the Penobscot Narrows, Fort Knox is the largest and one of the best-preserved fortifications on the New England seacoast. The Fort has many unique architectural features including plenty of tunnels and turrets to explore, as well as a rich history behind its cannon batteries. Visitors can explore the Fort and discover this treasure of Maine and United States from May through November, with special events held throughout the season.


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'Mary Poppins' among 25 US films to be preserved
Brett Zongker, Associated Press |
posted Dec 18th - 1:45am
Just in time for a new movie about the making of "Mary Poppins," the 1964 Disney classic starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke has been selected for preservation at the Library of Congress so future generations of Americans can see it.
Mass. high-tech startup hopes to change biking
Rodrique Ngowi, Associated Press |
posted Dec 18th - 12:46am
A Massachusetts startup is launching a new device that transforms almost any bicycle into an electric-hybrid vehicle using an app on a smartphone.
Zhang Ziyi settles libel case against US website
Louise Watt, Associated Press |
posted Dec 18th - 12:15am
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" actress Zhang Ziyi has reached an undisclosed settlement with a U.S.-based dissident news website that she sued for libel after it published reports that she was paid to have sex with Chinese government officials.
Study backs pets as presents, but holdouts remain
Sue Manning, Associated Press |
posted Dec 17th - 10:35pm
Giving a puppy or kitten to the pet lover on your list is a gift idea animal activists have long warned people to avoid. But a national animal welfare group says the fears of pets being rejected or returned are unfounded.
Survey: Teens using synthetic drugs less often
Alicia A. Caldwell and Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press |
posted Dec 17th - 10:07pm
Fewer teens are trying fake marijuana known by such names as K2 and Spice, apparently getting the message that these cheap new drugs are highly dangerous, according to the government's annual survey on drug use.
Part of NY Greenwich Village gets landmark status
Verena Dobnik, Associated Press |
posted Dec 17th - 9:09pm
The city's newest historic landmark is part of a neighborhood where generations of American cultural greats staged their art, music, literature and politics _ from Edgar Allan Poe and Bob Dylan to Miles Davis and Allen Ginsberg.
The AP picks its Top 10 theater of 2013
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press |
posted Dec 17th - 6:41pm
This year's best-in-theater list is overstuffed: There are revolting children, classic plays and circus acrobats. There are two knights playing two clowns and plenty of cross-dressers, as well as a guy in a one-man show, which somehow also features Barbra Streisand. Even a production that never actually made it onstage gets some applause. What? Our Top 10 list of the best in theater in 2013:
Warhol portrait jury wraps 1st day of deliberation
Anthony McCartney, Associated Press |
posted Dec 17th - 6:35pm
A jury deciding the ownership of an Andy Warhol portrait of Farrah Fawcett concluded its first full day of deliberations on Tuesday.
Sean Penn with US businessman wanted in Bolivia
Joshua Goodman and Carlos Valdez, Associated Press |
posted Dec 17th - 5:59pm
Actor Sean Penn said Tuesday that he's with Jacob Ostreicher after the New York businessman was secretly spirited out of Bolivia, where he's been fighting for more than two years to clear his name in a money-laundering investigation.
Lawyers waive oral arguments in appeal by doctor
Paul J. Weber, Associated Press |
posted Dec 17th - 5:07pm
Attorneys handling an appeal by the former doctor convicted in the death of Michael Jackson have waived oral arguments in the case, court documents filed Tuesday show.
Review: 'Anchorman 2,' bloated but still funny
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With the woman who wrote the book on Madoff and the man who ran the Mets baseball business -- walk over and welcome -- Steve Phillips a former general manager of the Mets and also.
-- and our board this year and -- her book.
Too good to be true rise and fall Bernie Madoff welcome to both of you thanks for coming and to do this as a said -- I'm gonna talk a lot of baseball the premise here is that the Mets.
For the future at least it's going to be better they get their act together maybe they were forced to do it but before we do that -- -- have -- set up the story because you know what you wrote a book about it.
Bernie Madoff the dealer is that pretty many people are ready or at least the banker he did that he they invested their money the -- they would Madoff and did pretty well.
They had about 400 counts.
They asked everyone and their brother I think from an organization.
Including -- To wound invests with Bernie Madoff yeah because -- very consistent returns but 10% a year -- 11% and never had a down year.
Most like back then Steve you're there.
Well -- I was -- -- front office for thirteen years -- her Bernie Madoff name every week for thirteen years added that he was an investment vehicle for the organization.
With the deferred compensation they would show up an account yet the fund accounting deferred money -- over million dollars -- deferred and had accounts with Bernie bill to do it.
So I heard his name quite a bit and they knew that he was part of the investment process that's what I wanna talk about the deferred -- -- bid take great financial story and when I look at sports.
And but -- brought it up the U grass to invest for Madoff.
I did they asked me if you know Fred -- -- a look at some -- we have some money set -- what did you an account with Bernie and I asked mister wolf how is he.
Housing was somewhat -- every right else and they said he will -- then -- listed his resume about all these great things about.
And Fred clearly.
Highly respected Bernie Madoff.
Adored him they were personal friends -- think that's the stuff the Ponzi schemes are made up that loyalty to the person would stop questioning the results -- moved its.
About one by the way a lucky that that the -- of trades terrific work by you -- both look now the other thing you might wanna talk about this but -- A what you look at this and Steve obviously reacted -- Vinny yep you got you the GM in 1999 guys one of the -- -- contract right you have an option they could.
Pay five point nine million dollars but this area to buy out -- -- -- country could give -- a -- some but -- made -- what you talked about.
The -- -- up over the long term because they defer to -- talked about the compensation.
It -- a total of thirty million starting last year but he makes a million plus a year till the year 2035.
Knowing what you know about Madoff that probably seem like pretty good deal of.
Time well let -- the Mets organization.
I know nothing about this -- but I do know that they have a lot of overhang deaths.
And -- of being one of them right -- also have about 400 million dollars.
I believe each from two separate banks one of those lines is coming due in 2014.
And another 2015.
In the meantime they've sold about 40% of the team and that's been great -- Bizarre premise about how the mets' Citi admit may have saved the Mets -- -- ruining what that comment because we'll get to the baseball the second the financials.
Are still.
A mess you're saying even though that -- -- this case -- I think.
-- the settlement was great for them I think it's cut them it took them to a whole new level declared the company they've around doing.
And you know now basically it's just a start over -- a -- there.
It is -- a lot of -- all right let's talk about this let's talk baseball we say some numbers and then you can tell me whether you think we're right that the Mets are on the right track commune.
If you look at their -- -- start 2009 minutes payrolls 135 million right second to the Yankees so 132 million in 2010.
Questions 120 million see a lot of money going out and the record is not reflective of what it should be seventy wins.
In 0924.
And in the big -- 79 the next year's 77.
Last year -- it's not how much you spend obviously it's how you spend it so now they embrace these new ways that new anymore but the money ball kind of philosophy.
He built through the draft to build -- with young pitching all that kind of thing they got the guy Matt hardy who they're high on.
They've made some trades got rid of -- -- brought another top prospect there.
-- Zack Wheeler.
So when you find these good yeah inflation lock him up I talked to John -- to play a little bit about -- -- but he five years 25 million could young pitcher two option years.
Do you think the Mets are on the right track now that law.
Term this could be.
You would you wish you the GM again you know existing Aronson that you know much of his other methods -- -- I don't know whole lot about this earlier but I thought that's now.
Very good or they are the right check of what happens is rebuilding its dirty word New York you know yes you do that -- they want winning now is the key.
That's what the fans want that's what the media wants -- and that's what they have to spend spend spend.
Having money is -- general manager or burned a hole in your pocket if you haven't you wanna spend it what you do is you spend the money and the next best guy available.
But the long run you might be better off holding some of that money and I think the -- -- the position right now.
To rebuild and they have an excuse to do it to sell the the fans you could've done that that you couldn't do it mean when you're there are we compatible we were building the team up we want to World Series we had to try to maintain a level.
It when you have money you make stupid decisions sometimes you invest in guys.
That you shouldn't make -- I I offered my camp to -- -- seven your 105 million dollar contract is worth come out of my mother thought only got what did you say.
I what do I do in the think I didn't take it.
But we got what I -- Because I felt like we want to World Series he was our guy we -- he was the best -- available here in New York that's what the market said New York you know what you try to bring that guy and plus the natural position with the -- across town in my mind it's one of the toughest sports franchises -- because the standards of the same price expectations of the same but you don't have the same resources of the a look at -- Right now sandy Ellison's gym in the -- look at the -- they've made now.
A what the -- -- on -- to just went through the they getting a good young prospect.
Get outfielder -- student not Beltran but he'll probably turn -- be pretty good offensive player -- that's the kind of move that Smart.
Business no absolutely what did the best thing the best can do is take all part they start to rebuild.
When you have bad money you have to try to work -- -- up making more bad decisions to try to get around that money.
The -- you do the Florida Marlins -- a good example they build it up they win.
They take all apart -- that build them up they win.
The -- -- -- right now we're seeing the oldest and lead them to build a build this team from the ground and not break it up you know if you have did network the TV network and all the TV revenue coming in you could do it long term with that philosophy -- there's no question about that in the first systems the -- and all this and with the macro from small market is the perfect general manager.
To run the that's right -- ask he has one more question for wrap this up this has been grades -- good discussion the job.
The -- given that you mentioned a settlement -- of the Mets settled this stuff case out of court that they basically that they knew or should've known about the Madoff mess.
You know the stuff Aaron -- what effect.
They've basically.
We're able to settle with the trustee Irving Picard.
And neither admitting or denying.
They only have to pay a 162 million.
And think that's fair you'd think they knew that's based on that's what the judge and a court decided.
They settled with the trustee and this is again this is a do over for them but -- -- they've been able to sell part of the team and that's been able to establish a valuations -- There's any reason to believe dumb and there -- that Fred Wilpon -- catch anybody knew that Madoff was.
-- I listen I live that I was there -- it for thirteen years ever weaker heard her Madoff name.
I know Fred Wilpon Saul Katz Jeff Wilpon they're do the next right thing kind of people in it practically.
When I was in there executing deals in deferring compensation there was nothing to raise an -- for me we -- -- accountants there was some secret deal out there.
And Fred would say if the market does this what kind of money we're that -- for -- market does this will go he didn't have anything that he knew -- anticipated.
He would get his return I don't think for 12 -- -- any idea.
-- would remain offers do not Steve Phillips was there and Aaron -- wrote a book about it -- both great thank you very much for coming and they appreciate it.
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Secret Obsession: Chocolate Chip Butter Pecan Cookies & Milk
I have a secret. I'm obsessed with chocolate. On any given day there can be upwards of 30 pounds of chocolate in our house. That doesn't include powdered chocolate, chocolate chips or chocolate decorations. You could say, I collect chocolate...collecting is better than hoarding, right? I love to experiment with different brands and varieties, local and international. I'm actually becoming a bit of a chocolate connoisseur.
Keeping the chocolate in the house during the summer has been quite a challenge because we don't have central air conditioning. You've never seen anything so absurd as watching me drag cases of Valrohna and Callebaut from room to room to make sure it's at the stored at just the right temperature. Needless to say, the drop in temperature has been quite welcome in this regard. The funny thing is that I actually use all of the chocolate we buy.
I don't know about you but the change from summer to fall generally heightens my cravings for all things rich, chocolate and buttery. Chocolate chip cookies, invented in New England, are a staple. I regularly make batches and freeze them so that we always have plenty on hand when a craving strikes. It's always great to make them with local butter and farm fresh eggs and eat the finished product with a glass of cold, refreshing milk from a New England dairy. Here's one of my favorite recipes.
Chocolate Chip Butter Pecan Cookies and Milk
227 grams or 2 sticks butter at room temperature
155 grams good bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, sauteed in butter and brown sugar and cooled
300 grams flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
156 grams sugar
110 grams brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Sift dry ingredients and set aside.
Mix the butter with the sugars until fluffy. Add the sugars. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just blended.
Stir in the chocolate chips and the pecans.
Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto sheet pans lined with silicone baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes.
That's my secret. I'm snacking on a piece of Cote d'Or Noir de Noir as I write this post. But after seeing these pictures, I think I need a cookie.
What's your favorite food obsession?
46 comments:
- Megan Gordon said...
OH.....I have made the mistake of reading this during the 3:00 slump hour at the office when my mind starts pondering what chocolate treat I'd like to carry me through to dinner :) These look lovely! Beautiful photos, too.
- October 16, 2009 at 6:19 PM
- Sprouted Kitchen said...
my obsession is with YOUR cookies!! Love them on the glass milk jug too! yum! I like Cote d-Or as well ;) Dark Choc Hazlenut!
- October 16, 2009 at 6:40 PM
I have insomnia and now I'm wide awake wishing I had one of your cookies! What a great idea to cook the pecans in butter. YUM!!! I have many food obsessions but love, love, love Michel Cluziel.
- October 17, 2009 at 1:14 AM
- Danielle said...
Oh my word, I'm definitely going to make this, stat. I say that pretty often, but your cookies look so good they're calling my name!
- October 17, 2009 at 1:32 PM
- a tasteful garden said...
i was going to make a sour cream coffee cake, but this post just changed my mind. these cookies look a bit too inviting. i may have to hide a secret stash because i don't think they'll stick around my house for too long.
- October 17, 2009 at 4:05 PM
- Anali said...
30 pounds! Wow!
I was thinking about chocolate chip cookies a little earlier and decided that I had no business baking them with all the carbs that I've eaten today.
These pictures are making my earlier decision a little harder to stick to. : ) - October 17, 2009 at 8:05 PM
- Gen said...
My my, those sure are artful cookie photos!!! Delicioso!
My obsession is cheese. Give me cheese! - October 17, 2009 at 9:35 PM
- Kim (@ Paper Apron) said...
Ah...I bought an old glass milk jug like yours a couple of weeks ago. I've been gulping down more than my share of cookies and milk ever since. It's just too pretty to leave it alone.
I love your photography and your photo styling and I'm so thrilled to uncover your little corner of the world. I have to say, although these cookies in particular look heavenly, what impresses me most is your ability to arrange your shots in such beautiful color/texture groupings. You are so good at this! - October 18, 2009 at 8:57 AM
- El said...
Kim- Thanks for your comments. Believe it or not it's a new milk bottle. There's a number of farms around New England that still sell the milk in glass bottles. I know of at least one that still delivers milk in a truck!
- October 18, 2009 at 11:55 AM
- veron said...
I'm always looking for great chocolate chip cookie recipes and I love them with nuts! I'm with you, if any this weather has assuage my worries about my chocolate in the pantry. Yes, I collect chocolate too. My favorites are Valrhona, Scharffenberger and Callebaut.
- October 18, 2009 at 1:16 PM
- Carissa @ Starving Artist said...
Your cookies look divine! There's nothing more comforting (and delicious) than a warm batch of chocolate chip cookies! You may have just tempted me into making some myself. Love your blog... beautiful photography :)
- October 18, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Wow! Your cookies are irresistible and your photography is inspiring. I love the use of the milk bottle with the cookie stack.
- October 18, 2009 at 6:03 PM
- Tracey said...
Oh wow, I'm so jealous of all of your chocolate! I cracked up at the thought of you relocating it all around your house during the summer :) You must be loving today's snowy weather!
The cookies look marvelous! I love trying new ccc recipes so these are going on my to-bake list for sure! - October 18, 2009 at 6:52 PM
- Lisa's Cocina said...
I haven't baked a cookie in so long, so I spent extra time drooling over this post. What a wonderful site you have -- delicious recipes, amazing photos, and great thoughts!
I also just read an article about a slow comeback of old time milk delivery in certain areas. I have no idea if anything like that is available where I live, but I love that you get your milk in bottles.
I agree with whoever said cheese was their obsession. I can't pass up cheese. Or chocolate for that matter :-) - October 18, 2009 at 8:24 PM
- Damaris said...
what a beautiful blog. I lived in MA. went to college there. Moved from sunny hot Brazil to go to college in New England. can you believe it? it was worth it.
- October 18, 2009 at 8:42 PM
My word these are some delicious looking photographs. I don't know how I came upon this northern blog but it is now bookmarked as one of my favorites. Much obliged for the recipe!
- October 18, 2009 at 8:49 PM
- Mimi said...
I have to say I agree with the other comments, your cookies look divine,and the photography is exceptional. I have an obsession...chocolate,cheeese, wine take your pick! Thanks for your visit to Mimi's Kitchen.
Mimi - October 18, 2009 at 9:40 PM
- Ash said...
Thanks for introducing me to your fab blog, and thanks for stopping by mine!!
Love all your pics! - October 18, 2009 at 9:49 PM
- Karine said...
There is nothing wrong about being obsessed with chocolate :)
Your cookies look stunning. Thanks for sharing :) - October 18, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I agree with Karine. A chocolate obsession is one of the best things that can happen to you (except for maybe one of these cookies. Divine!
- October 18, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I think this is the best picture of chocolate chippers ever!!!! Love the milk bottle!
- October 18, 2009 at 11:55 PM
- Jess said...
El, these cookies are out of control. And your pictures! To top it all off, this seemingly innocent line in the recipe: "chopped pecans, sauteed in butter and brown sugar" - that alone has me salivating.
Also, I just learned last week that the chocolate chip cookie is a New England invention. Thanks for confirming that here, and for the link. - October 19, 2009 at 9:10 AM
- Frenchie said...
Cote d'Or Noir de Noir is my absolute favorite. There are so many chocolate chip cookie recipes available, but I love the addition of buttered pecans. I could eat mountains of them on their own, but I can only imagine what great flavor and texture they give to a cookie. Cannot wait to try these out.
- October 19, 2009 at 9:20 AM
- AmyRuth said...
Hmmm, I thought folks in New England had basements most often, no or yes? Anyway, I often have a couple of slabs of Callebaut around as well with an order of central air on the side. he he For baking and for eating. yes I do that. Have you had the little Lindt dark chocolate bar with fleur de sel? Oh my goodness it is delicious and sort of rounded flavoring with the salt. Its not expensive either if you can find it. I would love a cookie as a finishing touch. Guess I need to make some of those, maybe w/ sea salt. yea.
Thank you for stopping by for a visit.
AmyRuth - October 19, 2009 at 2:43 PM
- Delish Dish said...
I've been admiring this site for a few months now. I find it incredibly inspirational!!! Your photos are absolutely amazing and I just love your style. I also made one of your ice creams and it came out soooooo good!!!
- October 19, 2009 at 5:15 PM
El, I love your photographs. The addition of the milk bottle is beautiful and the arrangement is fantastic. Delicious and divine! Magnifico!!
- October 19, 2009 at 5:42 PM
- Alice said...
El, your blog is so elegant and stylish and sophisticated and airy...amazing! I'll definitely be back :)
- October 19, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Exactly what I've been looking for. How can I make sure my cookies look like this when they're done. Any tips?
- October 19, 2009 at 6:35 PM
- Confessions of a Gourmand said...
You've only been doing this for a few months? You are insanely talented, you know that, right?! Gorgeous!!!!
- October 19, 2009 at 10:41 PM
- Irene said...
Buttered pecans?? Oh my lord, YES. To be perfectly honest, I'm not a huge fan of chocolate chip cookies - somehow, they always seem a little boring to me. But not these, not with buttered pecans and visions of your wonderful chocolate! Thanks for sharing your favorite recipe, this is going to be a must-try for me.
- October 20, 2009 at 1:21 AM
- Madame Sucre said...
my gosh!! i'm so lucky to find ur blog!!! seriously this is something that makes me so happy!! love all ur recipes and photos! and Music!!
thanks alot for visiting mine .. wish you all the best.. and those cookies now are on my agenda! - October 20, 2009 at 5:48 AM
What amazing cookies! You capture the mood and feeling of chocolate chip cookies perfectly. I'd like to gobble some up right now!!!
- October 20, 2009 at 7:38 AM
- Gaston Studio said...
My obsession is a glass of ice cold milk with peanut butter and chocolate cookies. *sigh*
Thanks for visiting my blog today; hope you come back often.
Jane - October 20, 2009 at 8:23 AM
- El said...
Amy Ruth- many NE houses do have basements, ours does not. I'd love to find a refrigerator that allows me to keep chocolate at the exact temperature and absent humidity needed to prevent bloom. If you come across anything, please let me know.
Audrey, let's see...melt the butter, toss the chopped pecans in the butter until heated through, sprinkle brown sugar on top and stir until slightly caramelized. Cool on parchment before adding. I usually whip the butter and sugar on high with the whisk attachment before switching to the paddle and completing the recipe. Lastly, I use a use an ice cream scoop to make golf ball size rounds and place them on a silicone baking sheet. The length of time you bake the cookies at will vary depending upon your oven. Ours is very hot and uneven so I have to bake each sheet separately to get good results.
It's a bit of trial and error on length of time. Let me know how they turn out! - October 20, 2009 at 8:35 AM
- Jo said...
Chocolate and pecan is such a delicious pairing of flavours. I love cookies such as these. Great recipe.
- October 21, 2009 at 10:08 AM
I can almost picture the melty chocolate oozing out when when you break the cookie in half! Yum!!!I want one!
- October 21, 2009 at 11:13 AM
- Anushruti said...
The cookies look great! I especially love the milk bottles and am in awe of your pictures!
- October 21, 2009 at 11:16 AM
A cookie a day makes me happy. These are must try cookies. Amazing with pecans!!!
- October 22, 2009 at 10:57 PM
- wasabi prime said...
Cookies are such a happy childhood treat. I remember when a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie was the magic cure to a rough day at school. I don't know if it's an obsession, but an ingredient I've been really appreciating lately is quinoa.
- November 8, 2009 at 3:47 AM
- Jackie said...
Can you give me an idea of how much butter and sugar to sauteed the pecans in. - April 22, 2011 at 3:50 AM
- El said...
Hi Jackie- I recommend adding enough to suit your own taste. We use maybe a tbs. butter and sugar. You may like them sweeter.
- April 26, 2011 at 4:14 PM
- The Capitol Baker said...
How much butter and brown sugar did you saute with the pecans?
Thanks! - May 10, 2011 at 4:03 PM
- El said...
Regarding the pecans, I use about 1 tbs. of melted butter and about 1-1 1/2 tbs of brown sugar. u can make them any way you like, to suit your taste.
- May 23, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Do you use cups for your measurements? If so, would you mind sharing what the quantities are? I made this recipe twice this weekend with my own conversions and it didn't work! :(
Jennifer - September 6, 2011 at 12:28 PM
- El said...
Hi Anonymous,
I'm sorry to hear you had difficulties with your conversion. I don't use cups as measurements any more simply because they're not accurate for baking. If you find conversions to be a problem in the future I definitely recommend investing in a kitchen scale. You can purchase one for as little as $20.00 and they're quite easy to use. - September 6, 2011 at 4:42 PM
Okay. I'll consider doing that. Thanks!!
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- Who's Who In Your Cloud: Managing and securing user identity in the cloud is complicated. Here's how to keep it under control.
- Security's Pain The Neck: Evolving Users: Enterprises need to build access management strategies that recognize changing user roles.
Tech Insight
Enterprise Vulnerabilities From DHS/US-CERT's National Vulnerability Database
CVE-2012-6150 (samba)
The winbind_name_list_to_sid_string_list function in nsswitch/pam_winbind.c in Samba through 4.1.2 handles invalid require_membership_of group names by accepting authentication by any user, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging an administrator's pam_winbind configuration-file mistake.
CVE-2012-6535 (djvulibre)
DjVuLibre before 220.127.116.11, as used in Evince, Sumatra PDF Reader, VuDroid, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted DjVu (aka .djv) file.
CVE-2013-1090 (opensuse)
The SUSE horde5 package before 5.0.2-2.4.1 sets incorrect ownership for certain configuration files and directories including /etc/apache2/vhosts.d, which allows local wwwrun users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVE-2013-2133 (enterprise_linux, jboss_enterprise_application_platform)
The EJB invocation handler implementation in Red Hat JBossWS, as used in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) before 6.2.0, does not properly enforce the method level restrictions for JAX-WS Service endpoints, which allows remote authenticated users to access otherwise restricted JAX-WS handlers by leveraging permissions to the EJB class.
CVE-2013-2825 (director_industrial_communication_gateway)
The DNP3 service in the Outstation component on Elecsys Director Gateway devices with kernel 22.214.171.124ael1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and communication outage) via crafted input.