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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare Quotes
''I thank God I am not a woman, to be touched with so manyWilliam Shakespeare (1564-1616), British dramatist, poet. Rosalind, in As You Like It, act 3, sc. 2, l. 347-50. She is disguised as a boy, and mocks her own sex in speaking to Orlando.
giddy offences as he hath generally taxed their whole sex
''We have heard the chimes at midnight, Master Shallow.''William Shakespeare (1564-1616), British dramatist, poet. Sir John Falstaff, in Henry IV pt. 2, act 3, sc. 2, l. 211 (1600). Referring to the youthful antics of Falstaff and Justice Shallow. Chimes at Midnight was the title of Orson Welles's 1966 film based on Shakespeare's portrayal of Falstaff, with Welles himself in the central role.
''Old Nestorwhose wit was mouldy ere your grandsires had nails on their toes.''William Shakespeare (1564-1616), British dramatist, poet. Thersites, in Troilus and Cressida, act 2, sc. 1, l. 104-6. "Wit" = intelligence; Nestor is the oldest of the Greek generals; Thersites is speaking to Achilles and Ajax.
''Thus men may grow wiser every day.''William Shakespeare (1564-1616), British dramatist, poet. Touchstone, in As You Like It, act 1, sc. 2, l. 137. On hearing the destruction of three young men by a wrestler described as sport for ladies; Touchstone is being ironic.
''When to the sessions of sweet silent thoughtWilliam Shakespeare (1564-1616), British poet. Whne to the sessions of sweet silent thought (l. 1-14). . . The Unabridged William Shakespeare, William George Clark and William Aldis Wright, eds. (1989) Running Press.
I summon up remembrance of things past,
I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought,
And with old woes new wail my dear time's waste.
Then can I drown an eye, unus'd to flow.
For precious friends hid in death's dateless night
And weep afresh love's long since cancell'd woe,
And moan th' expense of many a vanish'd sight.
Then can I grieve at grievances foregone.
And heavily from woe to woe tell o'er
The sad account of fore-bemoaned moan,
Which I new pay as if not paid before.
But if the while I think on thee, dear friend,
All losses are restor'd and sorrows end.''
''In my youth I never did applyWilliam Shakespeare (1564-1616), British dramatist, poet. Adam, in As You Like It, act 2, sc. 3, l. 48-9. Adam's recipe for a healthy old age.
Hot and rebellious liquors in my blood.''
''Virtue is beauty, but the beauteous evil.William Shakespeare (1564-1616), British dramatist, poet. Antonio, in Twelfth Night, act 3, sc. 4, l. 369-70. Those who are beautiful on the outside but evil within are like vacant bodies or chests covered over with ornament.
Are empty trunks o'erflourished by the devil.''
''Remember I have done thee worthy service,William Shakespeare (1564-1616), British dramatist, poet. Ariel, in The Tempest, act 1, sc. 2, l. 247-9. Prospero's "airy spirit" reminds Prospero of the service he has given.
Told thee no lies, made no mistakings, served
Without or grudge or grumblings.''
''Prove that ever I lose more blood with love than I will get again with drinking, pick out mine eyes with a ballad-maker's pen and hang me up at the door of a brothel-house for the sign of blind Cupid.''William Shakespeare (1564-1616), British dramatist, poet. Benedick, in Much Ado About Nothing, act 1, sc. 1, l. 250-4. sighing was thought to dry up the blood, and drinking wine to produce new blood; Benedick scorns the very idea of love by associating it with sentimental ballads and the brothel-house. Cupid was often depicted with blindfold eyes, since his arrows were shot at random.
''You are my true and honorable wife,William Shakespeare (1564-1616), British dramatist, poet. Brutus, in Julius Caesar, act 2, sc. 1, l. 288-90. To Portia.
As dear to me as are the ruddy drops
That visit my sad heart.''
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All The World's A Stage
All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages. At first, the infant,
Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms.
Then the whining schoolboy, with his satchel
And shining morning face, creeping like snail
Unwillingly to school. And then the lover,
Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad
Made to his mistress' eyebrow. Then a soldier,
Full of strange oaths and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honor, sudden and quick in ...
Sonnet Li
Thus can my love excuse the slow offence
Of my dull bearer when from thee I speed:
From where thou art why should I haste me thence?
Till I return, of posting is no need.
O, what excuse will my poor beast then find,
When swift extremity can seem but slow?
Then should I spur, though mounted on the wind;
In winged speed no motion shall I know:
Then can no horse with my desire keep pace;

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In an attempt to keep with the zeitgeist of connective tissues in movies and television, we here at Geek Fruit have our first series of articles, that honestly could go on indefinitely. We give you our own DEFENDERS series, where writers defend their favourite franchises and/or characters that let's just say, aren't too widely acclaimed. In this edition Geek Fruit nerf-herder Jishnu Guha defends Marvel Television's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, a show that some have tried to keep with and failed. But worry not! Where you (and I) have failed, Jishnu has gained level 7 entry like no one else we know.
Full disclosure: I've never been the kind of person who agonised over completing every single side mission in a video game campaign. But in 2008, when the world was (re)introduced to Iron Man, I decided that it was something I could really see myself sinking my teeth into. Four years and one epic Avengers team-up-circular-camera-pan-shot later and I was hooked...for keeps.
Despite the ups and downs between the 13 MCU films to date that are bound to happen when you amass well over 30 hours of big-screen time (I'm looking at you Thor and Iron Man 2), Marvel has been exceptional at engaging its fans through all its content on all platforms since the birth of the MCU. Simply put, it's a great time to be a Marvel fan.
Between following all the Avengers' individual story arcs that lead up to crossover events like Avengers, Age Of Ultron and Civil War, and my obnoxious addiction to Marvel's Contest of Champions game which keeps updating its roster of characters to be consistent with Marvel film and television releases, the Marvel storytelling machine just does not stop for even a minute.
I'm not going to delve into the Netflix universe right now though. We'll wait on The Defenders for that part of the conversation. Pretty sure I'll need a defibrillator upon watching Sigourney Weaver's entrance into the MCU.
So this brings me to Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. - a show that I have vehemently defended for several years now, and yes it is essentially just one prolonged side mission in the larger metaphorical Marvel video game campaign. I am fully aware that I am in the vast minority of Marvel fans that have remained loyal to AOS and watched every episode to date; even as I'll admit I found myself face palming a lot more than I'd like in season two. It's not as gripping as its big screen cousins, but it does offer a very unique selling point in the Marvel universe - tangible cross platform continuity. I've pretty much put all of my eggs into this one basket that is the lives of the MCU's ground level clean up crew.
With the introduction of the Inhumans storyline in season 2 I was really excited at the notion that my patience and effort in sitting through season after season would be rewarded in 2019 with the Inhumans movie. I would've been able to enjoy so much more about that film than the majority of viewers and I would finally know what it feels like to be a real 'comic book nerd' who knows every little backstory to all the characters when I see them come to life in IMAX. Now that the film has either been indefinitely postponed or completely cancelled, one could be left wondering if there's any point to AOS anymore. Fair enough question. But then Ghost Rider happened.
With it's move to a later time slot on ABC, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D has started checking all of the usual boxes such as sexuality, language and violence, making it certainly more adult themed, and also (finally) critically acclaimed. But what keeps me personally engaged within the show, and especially so in this new season, is its consistency and attention to detail. AOS has always kept two agendas as its top priorities: continue the story arc of the decades old S.H.I.E.L.D vs. Hydra saga, and give real-time, ground level context to the goings on in the big screen MCU films. Dedicating twenty-plus episodes to the fall out of the Battle of New York or the Sokovia Accords is an incredibly bold move on Marvel's part that I greatly respect. I'm hard pressed to name any other franchise that has invested so much into fleshing out any of its properties while simultaneously introducing new big screen characters, let alone been able to pull of this kind of stunt and keep it compelling.
After the grim political dramas that were Captain America: Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War, AOS has really been putting its writers to task. They now have to deal with the new status quo regarding superhero registrations and how world leaders are scurrying to defend their nations from vigilante enhanced individuals and Inhumans, not to mention people/creatures not of this earth. The show has also started giving viewers a preview into (and will in all likelihood deal with the eventual fall out of) the mystic realms that will turn everything upside (literally) with the arrival of Dr. Strange in November via Ghost Rider. Several cast members from the show have already been announced in the cast for Infinity War in 2018. And about damn time too. These guys have done their time in the trenches and really deserve to be on the big screen, even if they only end up playing minor roles like Maria Hill or the guy who just plays Galaga on the Helicarrier.
While I don't expect AOS to win an Emmy anytime soon (maybe visual effects...maybe), it is incredibly satisfying and reaffirming to see Marvel starting to up their game with this show. This continues to give me hope that when the AOS characters make their big screen debut (can't wait to see Coulson sum up his resurrection in one snarky little side comment for the uninitiated viewers) they will make a significant impact, having played the game for precisely as long as the veterans in the Avengers team like Steve and Tony, who are already looking to retire to a condo on the beach some time sooner rather than later. It's not a show I would recommend to somebody who has managed to live under a rock and not see a single MCU film, but I do wholeheartedly recommend it to the die-hards who are willing to invest in the long game. Kevine Feige and Jeph Loeb are very smart people, and in them I trust.
Captain's Log: Jishnu Guha is a core member of Geek Fruit, and is too busy playing Marvel: Contest of Champions to look up from his screen right now. You can follow him on Twitter @jishnuguha


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1. The name "Aurora Borealis" is actually two different words and names
Aurora comes from the Latin word aurorae, meaning dawn, and Borealis comes from the Latin boreas, meaning the north wind. There is an actual reason why these words are also names. In fact, they are not just names of any kind of person, no, these are names of ancient Roman and Greek Gods. Let's have a small mythology lesson. Aurora, also known by her Greek name Eos, was the Goddess of Dawn, daughter of Hyperion and Theia. According to Roman and Greek mythology, Aurora/Eos renewed herself every morning and arose from the sea in her chariot, carrying a pitcher from which she sprinkled dew upon the earth, as she flew across the sky towards the sun, announcing the arrival of the sun. She gave birth to several children, one of them was a son named "Boreas". He was the purple-winged God of the cold northern wind and was often portrayed as very strong and violent tempered. It is said that the Greeks prayed to him when they were threatened by Xerxes, Boreas caused winds strong enough to sink 400 Persian ships.
These lights have same colors as those in the north, but occur on the south pole. They are called Aurora Australis, and the word "Australis" comes from the Latin word "austrālis", which simply means "Southern". Sorry, no mythological story for this Latin word. The Aurora Australis are only visible when it's summer on the northern hemisphere, meaning winter on the southern hemisphere. They are nevertheless just as beautiful as the Aurora Borealis.
2. Galileo Galilei, the infamous Italian philosopher and astronomer, the first to name the Northern lights Aurora BorealisAs explained in the previous fact, Aurora and Borealis are both derived from Latin words. He combined these to together and thus established the term "Aurora Borealis". However, Galileo thought an the northern lights were caused by the sunlight reflected from the atmosphere, which brings us to our next fact:
3. The formation of the northern lights
Time for a small chemistry lesson. The sun constantly sends electrically charged particles into space, called the solar wind. This happens with an average speed of 400km/sec, yet the speed can vary between 250 and 2500km/sec. A small proportion of these particles/ions will reach our earth after a journey of 150 million kilometers. When these charged particles enter the atmosphere and collide with oxygen atoms and nitrogen molecules, particles of light are generated. We can observe this as the northern light as we know it, when enough nitrogen molecules and oxygen atoms collide with the charged particles of the solar wind.
4. Different ions / different heights = different colors
Ready or not, here's another small chemistry lesson. Ions are electrically charged particles which consist of electrons and protons. The color of the aurora depends on what kind of electrons encounter which type of atoms. Oxygen in the upper part of the atmosphere can cause green or red light. Red light can form in the lower atmosphere when electrons in collide with nitrogen protons. Blue light is fairly rare and is caused by sunlight hitting the top of the northern lights. The traditional green light is formed by oxygen molecules colliding with ions located about 95 km above the earth.
5. We are not the only planet which Aurora visitsEnough with the chemistry, let's get astronomical. Did you know that there are other planets out there that also get a visit from the Aurora Borealis? The lights there are, however, slightly different from Earth's, because of their different atmospheres and poles. The northern light occurs on planets such as Jupiter, Uranus, Mars, Saturn and Neptune. Take a look at this beautiful picture of Jupiter taken by NASA.
|Aurora on Jupiter
6. There are also "Southern Lights"
|Aurora Australis
7. There are many different folktales about the Aurora
And we're not talking about the Greek and Romans this time. The Inuit, Native Americans, Aboriginals and others all have their own stories and beliefs about the Aurora. For example, there are some Inuit tribes who say that the spirits of animals they hunted are in northern lights. This would mean that the Northern lights are the spirits of seals, deer, beluga wales and salmon! Other Inuit tribes call the northern lights "aqsarniit", which means "football players". They believe that the lights are the spirits of the dead, playing football with the head of a walrus.
The Aboriginals often associated the lights with fire, which has lead to many different folktales in the Aboriginal culture. Some tribes believe that the lights are bush fires in the spirit world. Others have a darker myth and believed that an evil spirit created the lights.
A Native American tribe in Wisconsin used to believe that the lights were the ghosts of their defeated enemies who were looking for revenge and tried to rise again.
Sámi people in Finland used to believe that the lights were created by whales ejecting a spume of water. Meanwhile, the Sami children in Norway ran back inside their houses the moment the lights appeared, because according to their belief, the lights were evil spirits.
Sámi people in Finland used to believe that the lights were created by whales ejecting a spume of water. Meanwhile, the Sami children in Norway ran back inside their houses the moment the lights appeared, because according to their belief, the lights were evil spirits.
We can talk about these kinds of stories for hours, but I'm sure you get the point.
All in all, our dear Aurora has fascinated human kind for centuries and will keep on doing so as long as we exist. It's definitely worth taking a trip to the far north or south to look at the lights with your own eyes. You will understand why the Indigenous people of our world came up with their folktales and why scientists do their research about the Aurora. You are, of course, more than welcome to join us on our " Tromsø Northern Lights Tour - Aurora Borealis " this winter.
What are your thoughts on the Aurora Borealis/Australis? Have you ever seen this natural phenomenon with your own eyes? Let us know
Picture 3,4,7 and 8 are taken by our good friend Iwan Groot


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Forgetting to bring a jacket to Melbourne nearly tops my travel packing blunders. Only forgetting my camera rates higher. Oops.
Arriving in Melbourne, my plans to head straight to the AirBnB house and crack out some work, went out the window. I traipsed around the CBD with my suitcase in tow trying to find a suitable jacket - one that would work for casual and as an overcoat for a Gala Dinner. One that went with red boots, and one that was different to any I had at home. Hmm. Two hours later - mission accomplished.
Walking to the AirBnB house on Punt Road was another (perhaps) mistake. I didn't realise there are two sets of numbers on the same road - you need to type in the suburb to find the exact address. This is something I didn't do. Oops. I end up twenty minutes walk away from where I should have been. My 40-minute walk turned into just over an hour. Oh well, at least I get some exercise. And I do see Olympic Park - a place I'd worked at when covering the Commonwealth Games for News Limited in 2006.
Eventually, I arrive and meet my room mate. Our other house mates are still one their way. The week that unfolds is one of laughs, crying, disappointment, inspiration and socialising. I thought I was coming to this photography event for professional learning but come away with a different 'learning outcome'. One of inspiration, new friendships, life thoughts and a re-instated idea of living with passion.
Part one of the event is APPA (Australian Professional Print Awards), the Australian Institue of Professional Photography's annual national print awards. It's a competition where photographers compete for points that accrue to give statuses like Master Photographer and Grand Master Photographer. Photographers also compete for titles like Travel Photographer of the Year, Commercial Photographer of the Year and Photographer of the Year. The whole process is a long one to explain, so head on over to www.aipp.com.au if you want to know more.
I have entered the awards with four images in the Travel category. I was hopeful but unsure. Again, like previous years, I had left it to the last minute for selection, retouch and actually sending them in. Not the best idea.
I don't have to wait long to get my results. Travel is judged on the first day, and soon enough I know that I only have one silver. The others receive 'professional standard', ranking in the 70s, but that is not why you (me) enter the awards. Surely we should know if they are professional standard or not. Oh wow. So continues my love-hate relationship with these awards and questioning of entering or not. I now have another year to think about entering or not.
My biggest question to ponder...
I have four years to gain nine merit points. Considering I average 1-2 points a year, is it worth the $4000 (or more) to gain my title of Master Photographer? I only want it for marketing purposes but wonder if it makes that much of a difference. This scenario eats up a lot of years, money and emotion. Help me!
The second part of this event is Incite, the AIPP Nikon Event - an annual conference for photographers and videographers. Two days of workshops and presentations plus additional workshop selections on the APPA judging days. Two official social events and casual social events on the other evenings fill the week. Wow - no wonder I am tired. Sleep is something I require, and I think I am still catching up a week later.
I came to Melbourne hoping I would walk away with lots to implement. I am disappointed with my learning outcomes but have come away with a couple of little gold nuggets.
#1 Success or Significance?
Photographers with a focus on success strive to be the best they can. Photography is their life passion, and they can easily let it run their lives - to the detriment of other areas. Personal relationships, hobbies, home life and personal time out can feel the strain. All in the strive for being on one of the top rungs of the photography leader ladder. One of 'the best'. But with a focus on significance, photographers can help others. They can do good with their work. They think about others and have balance. They strive to leave a legacy - whatever that may be - that is more than a title.
I want to (and hope I already am) live my life with significance. I care to make a difference and realise I can. Whether it's making beautiful family photographic memories for my children, helping businesses be more successful or encouraging people to travel and discover not only the world but themselves too.
#2 Don't let photography control your life. Instead, photograph your life.
On my tombstone I don't care if it says '# 1 photographer' but I do care for people to remember me as a kind person, good mum and beautiful friend that respects and cares for others.
Now, back to work I go.
BTW, not only do I help businesses succeed through commissioned photography, but I also teach people how to get their social media pics looking great. Check it out at www.heidiwho.com/betterpicsforbusiness. I'll soon be launching a new LIVE round!


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Have you been considering purchasing a piano lately? Traditional pianos, whether baby, upright, or grand, can be an expensive investment. They're large and heavy, and cumbersome when moving around. They also take a lot of upkeep: keeping your piano in tune can be time consuming and costly. But don't dismiss the idea of a piano in your home completely. A better option may be to consider the benefits of buying yourself a digital piano.
Digital pianos (also known as synthesizers or electronic keyboards) have been manufactured since the 1980s, when the age of electronics exploded. Most of them were of American or Japanese origin, mass-produced not to replace traditional pianos, but to make the instrument more accessible. Don't mistake it for a fancy keyboard. It is, in fact, so much more. True, the traditional piano gives a more acoustic sound with pleasant reverberation. But the benefits of the digital option truly tip the scales when making your decision.
Firstly, digital pianos are a lot less expensive that their acoustic counterparts. Prices start from as low as £100 going up into the thousand for better models, and can be bought online quickly and safely, whereas acoustic pianos usually need to be seen and touched in order to establish their class. Getting your instrument delivered without the need to visit it first is a definite bonus. And as mentioned above, traditional models tend to be heavy and take up a lot of space. Digital pianos are very lightweight, so they are easy to carry and transport. They are often smaller and more compact, so you don't necessarily need to live in a large house in order to accommodate it. You also won't have the awkward problem of where to move the sofa to after you've had it delivered!
Secondly, the digital piano does not actually have strings like it's classical equal. All of the sound is, obviously, produced electronically inside the machine and amplified with the use of speakers. True, this is not as 'authentic', but it does ensure that your piano will be maintenance free. 'Real' pianos require frequent string checks and tuning, which can be an extra blow to your wallet.
Despite these differences, the digital piano looks a lot similar to its classical cousin. It still has a traditional keyboard (usually with fewer than the traditional 88 keys, but still standard sized) and pedals. The keyboard is weighted and sensitive to touch, so it will produce a different volume of sound depending on how firmly and quickly you press on the keys. The built-in pedals also change the sounds, as would the pedals on a normal instrument.
Worried you neighbours will complain about the excessive noise? Don't be. Digital pianos come with their very own plug-in socket for headphones. So no complaints from the neighbours, or your other half who's trying to read the paper! Along with the headphone output, you can purchase some models with extra features not found on the classic instruments. Some have lights above the keys to help the more novice players, which can be programmed to flash when the key needs to be hit. Others can have an added 'reverb' option, which will produce the reverberation sound that a traditional instrument would produce. Most models also have MIDI capabilities, and some may have a disk drive for composing and recording tracks, a definite added bonus to the more competent and confident musicians. This enables the instrument to be hooked up to a computer. For the more serious composers, many types of computer software are available, making the possibilities of composition endless. And any recordings that are produced are often difficult to distinguish between the real deal and the electronic counterpart. Being digital, this also means that the software inside can always be upgraded with the introduction of new software.
Digital pianos not only produce the traditional piano sound, but their soundboards can be programmed to produce other sounds, such as a more synthetic keyboard noise, an organ, a conceit piano sound, or a honky-tonk style, for example. Much as you would expect from a normal keyboard, the alternative instrumental possibilities are endless; sounds of the guitar, the flute, the trumpet, or the string quartet provides you with a rich tapestry to play with. Some even have human voice imitations! This extra feature will give you a much more varied result, especially if you are a keen composer. You'll be able to mimic the sound of an orchestra at the mere press of a button. And if you are keen on performing in public with your piano, another benefit of the digital instrument is that they do not necessitate the use of microphones. This excellent built-in feature eradicates the issue of feedback, which can be a huge problem for classical pianos.
Most digital pianos look like a small upright piano. The benefit of the digital is that they tend to be slimmer from the keyboard to the back, making it easier to slot into a room. However, if you are looking for something more dramatic, you can purchase certain models that are based on the casework of the traditional, larger upright. And if space really is not an issue for you, they can even come in grand piano styles.
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On Sunday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, the Osage Nation will dedicate and open the Osage Veterans Memorial to the public at 0930 hours.
Construction crews started work on the memorial on June 6 to remain on track for the memorial opening to coincide with Veterans Day and other activities that day to honor and remember Osage veterans, many of whom, have their names inscribed on the memorial wall.
Members of the Osage Nation's Veterans Memorial Commission, who worked with architecture and construction officials on the project, and other government officials and military dignitaries will be at the opening for the memorial located next to the ON Museum on the government campus in Pawhuska.
"The mission of the Osage Nation Veterans Memorial Commission is to establish a memorial to honor the service of all past, present and future generations of Osage Veterans and the sacrifices made by the families," VMC Chairman Franklin McKinley, a U.S. Navy veteran, said in a statement.
The memorial comprises granite walls with Osage veterans' names inscribed on the wall with space for additional names to be added. In the center of the memorial is a 22-foot sculpture eagle feather, which is believed to be the tallest feather-shaped sculpture ever made, according to VMC Coordinator Maria DeRoin (U.S. Navy veteran).
The ON Congress passed a 2011 law establishing the Veterans Memorial Commission, which is charged with overseeing the construction/ design activities of the memorial. In spring 2017, the Fifth ON Congress approved a $1.1 million appropriation bill for the Veterans Memorial for design and building costs. In May 2018, the five-member Veterans Memorial Commission selected Tulsa-based Builders Unlimited for construction and Pryse Monument Co. in Ponca City for handling the memorial granite.
Going forward, other objectives of the Veterans Memorial Commission include continuing to identify Osage veterans and to establish a written record of their service in the U.S. armed forces, according to a statement. The commission also plans to implement long-term funding techniques to provide consistent and sustainable funding for the memorial's preservation and to cultivate community partnerships with veteran organizations to create a vibrant community of Osage veterans.
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I'm already having Breaking Bad withdrawals. What am I going to do on Sunday nights now???! 😉
Today's post is somewhat of a follow up of the post I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the Grocery List-Meal Planning Connection.
After writing the post, I received an email from a nice guy named Daniel who is the mastermind behind the site HomeRunMeals. He generously offered to let me try out his services (free of charge) in exchange for feedback about the site.
First, let me say, this site makes it INCREDIBLY easy for you to plan your meals AND develop a grocery list….because that's the point of the site.
Once going to homerunmeals.com, you can try the services out for free by clicking the "I just want to try it" option:
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What's most important to you, saving money and/or time? Eating healthy?
Don't eat meat? Don't eat shellfish? No problem, this menu planner can account for that!
Is there a really great sale going on for green beans at the grocery store this week? HomeRunMeals will make sure to include them in a couple of your meal plan options!
I don't eat pasta or bread, so I was able to be sure that these weren't options in my weekly meal plan. I really like this feature.
Waaaa laaaa! My week's meal plan is created! Here's what was suggested for my dinner tonight! It sounds DELICIOUS! It's also somewhat nutritionally balanced; it's got some good protein, a vegetable (which I would put some butter on for a fat) and some carbs. Plus, I haven't eaten rice in a loooooong time, so throw some cranberries and almonds in the mix, and my desire for the dish just went way up!
**Notice that if I wasn't into my Oven Roasted Broccoli, the site gives me the option to replace the recipe with an alternate through the "Replace Recipe" button.. I found this to be helpful– I try to eliminate too many carbs and starches in my meals, so this tool helped me out a ton!
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- You can submit your own recipes and photos. Once you submit a recipe you can start adding it to your meal plans immediately, and if you mark it public and it is accepted as a public recipe, it will appear in your suggestions.
- You can uncheck a couple of days each week if you want time to eat leftovers or go out.
- At the bottom of your meal plan you can see nutritional information for every meal.
- You can change your preferences any time from your profile.
- You can add specific items to your meal plan by using the search tool on the right side of the meal planner, or by using the "Add to Meal" link to request a specific suggestion, like a dessert or a vegetable side dish.
- Unrelated to the meal planner, but sort of fun when you are dreaming up recipes for the next week: Dinner Genie
Also, I'm a huge fan of coupons! HomeRunMeals has a direct link to coupons on the left-hand side of the site. Seriously, it couldn't be any easier, people!
With the paid subscription, you get the shopping list maker. The site simply compiles the recipes from your meal plan and organizes the ingredients in 1 clear, concise list. I love it!
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Reviewed by Jen
I generally enjoy Mary Balogh books, so much so that she is an auto read author for me. And while this book was a hit for many other readers, for me, it just did not measure up to some of her other work.
The premise sounded pretty good. Anna grew up in an orphanage, having no idea her father was an Earl. It wasn't until he died and she was left a massive fortune that the truth came out. The story follows her as she learns the ways of the ton and decides how much of herself she wants to transform in order to fit in. The Hero, Avery, falls for her as he helps her navigate the new waters.
This is the first book in a new series and perhaps that is why it was so overwhelming. Balogh essentially introduces us to every single character which can possibly be featured in a book in the series. In the first third of the book, there were so many featured characters, I had to go back and check the blurb to see who the hero was. I could not keep up with who was who. This was made even more confusing by the fact that Avery was also Archer and another character was named Alexander. Not only that, but they were referred to by their titles too. Eventually, I was able to sort out which characters were the main ones, but it was far too much work and it really kept me from connecting for a long time.
I found the romance itself to be pretty lukewarm. I didn't really see a love connection so much as a curiosity from Avery towards Anna. The sexual tension was virtually nonexistent. And if I'm being honest, Avery didn't do it for me as a hero at all. He's a little man and he's pretty.
Then there is the whole side plot about a random Chinese man who taught him an unnamed martial art.
Don't get me wrong. I did not think the book was terrible. In fact, in the second half, I found it OK. I liked the heroine and I respected how she viewed herself and valued herself, despite her upbringing. I wanted her to have her HEA. So that is something.
I think I would've liked Alexander better as the hero of the story, but I'm sure I will get a chance to read more about him down the road. I have a feeling his book will be a better hit for me.
Rating: B-
*ARC provided by publisher
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by Mary Balogh
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A 27-year-old man carried out an unprovoked attack on another man in a Mablethorpe night spot, a court has been told.
Thomas William Grayson, 27, of Kings Court, admitted assaulting Joshua Horvath by beating when he appeared at Boston Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (August 22).
Prosecuting, Jim Clare said that in the early hours of August 5, police were carrying out a routine licensing check at the Social 22 night club in Victoria Road, when they saw Grayson, who was shouting and jeering, being evicted by door staff and refusing to move on.
Mr Clare said Mr Horvath then went to the officers and told them Grayson was being evicted because he had assaulted him inside the club.
He said Mr Horvath had gone out with his sister and as he was crossing the night club to join her, he had felt an arm come round his throat from behind and he was bent backwards, knocking the wind out of him.
He said Mr Horvath heard his sister screaming and then the grip was released, leaving him shaken but not injured, and he saw one of the bouncers grab Grayson.
Mr Clare said Grayson told police he could not remember anything about what had happened apart from going to the Social 22 as it was the only one he was not barred from going to, and that he had drunk a bottle of Jack Daniels.
He said Grayson had previous convictions for violence.
Mitigating, Suleman Baig said Grayson had mental health difficulties since he was seven years old and generally abstained from alcohol, but a friend had pestered him to go out for a birthday drink.
"He has no problem with the victim and does not know why he approached him in this manner," said Mr Baig. He added that Grayson was involved with the mental health crisis team. The magistrates imposed a two year conditional discharge and issued an exclusive order banning him from the Social 22 night club for the next two years.
He was also ordered to pay £105 in costs and charges.


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PrepHoops took in some action on Friday night at the Nike EYBL Session 1 in Dallas. Check out some of the standouts that we saw on the first night of the circuit.
PF James Wiseman (Bluff City)
This elite post from Memphis East was a beast on night one of Nike EYBL. The 7'0" post has incredible length and is just so explosive off the floor getting to the glass. He was a monster finish around the hoop catching passes in traffic and slamming them home all in one motion. The top ranked power forward in the country gets offensive glass for second chance points. He might run the floor better than any post in the entire country. Absolutely effortless getting up and down the floor. Wiseman was incredibly efficient in this contest shooting 9-13 from the field for 19 points to go along with 9 boards.
C Malcolm Dandridge (Bluff City)
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SG Dashawn Davis (New York Lightning)
This Our Savior Lutheran (NY) standout 6'3" guard can really score the basketball. He is an athletic combo that has a burst with the rock in his hands. Davis scored well in the lane with several acrobatic conversions. Hit a pair of threes as well showing nice form. More than just a scorer he also did a nice job distributing to his teammates. He had 17 points and 6 dimes.
SF Alejandro Vasquez (New York Lightning)
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C Isaiah Stewart (City Rocks)
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A Question of Value: The Evolution of Formula Clauses Through the Decades, ABA Real Property Trusts and Estates Journal (Winter 2013) Volume 47 Number 3
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The decision in Kelly v. Lindenau, 42 Fla. L. Weekly D1133 (Fla. 3d DCA May 17, 2017) is in keeping with Florida's long-standing tradition of strictly enforcing execution requirements of wills and trusts, notwithstanding the intent of the testator or settlor. In Kelly, the Second District Court of Appeals held that Fla. Stat. 736.0415, Florida's trust reformation statute, was not an appropriate remedy to correct execution defects of a trust which conveyed real property to the decedent's beneficiaries upon his death. This case, like many other cases, emphasizes the importance of a Florida resident having a knowledgeable Florida attorney familiar with the legal requirements of creating a valid will or trust.
In the case of Kelly v. Lindenau, 42 Fla. L. Weekly D1133 (Fla. 3d DCA May 17, 2017), Ralph Falkenthal created his revocable trust while he was residing in Illinois. His trust was validly executed under Illinois law, and directed that the trust assets would go to his wife if she survived him and if she did not survive him then equally to his three children. After Ralph's wife predeceased him, he purchased a home Bradenton, Florida where he resided with Donna Lindenau. While in Florida, Ralph executed a first amendment to his trust (which is not at issue in this case). Two years later, he executed a second amendment to his trust that provided for a devise of a Sarasota property to his son from his previous marriage, Jeff. This amendment also provided for a devise of his Bradenton property to Donna. The amendments were prepared by Ralph's Illinois attorney, despite the fact that Ralph was residing in Florida at the time the amendments were executed. The trust amendments, while executed in the presence of 2 witnesses, were only signed by one of the witnesses, and therefore was not validly executed. The Florida Trust Code requires that a trust with testamentary aspects be signed with the same formalities as a will. Fla. Stat. 736.0403. The Florida Probate Code provides that a will must be signed in the presence of two attesting witnesses, and those witnesses must sign in the presence of each other and the testator. Fla. Stat. 732.502.
Judy, Ralph's daughter from his prior marriage, filed a petition for declaratory judgement as successor trustee with regards to the validity of the amendments. Donna objected and relied on a "mistake of law" argument, claiming that the failure to obtain the second witness's signature was a mistake of law hindering Ralph's intent. The decedent's other two children, Jill and Jeff, brought a motion for summary judgement, asserting that the amendments were invalid because they did not meet the execution requirements under Florida law. The trial court denied the motion for summary judgement, and at a subsequent bench trial, the court granted Donna's reformation request made pursuant to Florida's reformation statute, Fla. Stat. 736.0415, and ordered that Donna was the rightful owner of the Bradenton home.
On appeal, the Second District Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's holding, concluding that reformation was not appropriate to correct the execution defects. The court relied upon the language of the reformation statute, which states that a trust may be reformed to conform with the settlor's intent, "if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that both the accomplishment of the settlor's intent and the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement" [emphasis supplied]. In other words, the statute focuses on the reformation of the terms of the trust, not the execution of it.
The court in Kelly relied upon Crawford v. Watkins, 75 So.2d 194 (Fla. 1954), in which the Florida Supreme Court upheld a circuit court's refusal to admit a will to probate where one of the two witnesses to a will refused to sign. The court in Crawford stated that the signature of a witness serves "as testimony of the fact that all legal steps necessary to make the will a legal instrument have been taken by a testator."
The Takeaway?
Florida's reformation statute cannot be used to validate an improperly executed trust, notwithstanding the intent of the testator or settlor. State laws regarding valid execution of estate planning documents are not all the same. What may have been a validly executed trust amendment under Illinois law, was not valid under Florida law. This unfortunate outcome could have been prevented had the decedent employed a competent Florida attorney, familiar with the execution requirements of estate planning documents under Florida law.
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Review of the WowWee FlyTech Skyhopper (Europe Only)Posted by Peter Redmer on Thursday, 18 February 2010
Back in the day, the WowWee Dragonfly was all the rage; and most likely still is in many circles. It was a high quality ornithopter (airborne craft with flapping wings) and featured simple controls paired with a rugged, crash resistant design. Folks loved their Dragonflies, creating everything from various hacks, to videos of in-flight mastery, even stories involving territorial hawks.
What if you were to take the Dragonfly a step further, though; making it closer to a "real" insect? The Skyhopper, a brand new entry into the FlyTech series, promises to do just that. Read on to see what I think of this new species.
Unboxing the Skyhopper
The Skyhopper comes in a pretty standard WowWee box, with the nice mirrored backing putting the flyer on display.
Unfortunately, if you were hoping that the infamous WowWee twist tie thingys were gone on this one, you're out of luck. I would recommend bringing a pair of scissors to free this insect from the package. I understand why they need to use the restraints, as the Skyhopper is a light little thing, but it's still a small bit of a pain to get open.
Also, make sure that you free the radio antenna from the packaging. It's somewhat hidden in the corner. I actually tossed the box thinking I had everything, only to gaze at the remote and notice it was suffering from a severe lack of signal-boosting extendable goodness. Had I read the manual, I might have realized where it was attached, but you know me... geeks don't always read manuals! (In addition, a replacement prop is packaged with the antenna. Don't miss that!)
Note also that replacement wings are included with the manual; don't lose these. You want them, trust me!
Getting Started with the Skyhopper
You'll need 4x "AA" size batteries to power this bad boy. which are not included. Unscrew the panel from the back of the remote to insert the power cells.
On the side of the remote, you will notice a removable power plug that is used to charge the Skyhopper. Plug the cord into the Skyhopper next to the power switch and turn on the remote to charge. You should charge for about 10 minutes, which will yield approximately 6 minutes of flight time.
First Looks
Personally, I love the way the Skyhopper looks. WowWee has taken a different direction than with the Dragonfly. Rather than give it a whimsical, cartoonish appearance, they have bestowed the Skyhopper with an edgier, more aggressive look. I particularly love the red eyes, black hull, and technological pattern on the wings. Looks sort of like something that could have jumped out of The Matrix, just with flapping wings. Very cool.
Flying the Skyhopper
The Skyhopper is very simple to fly. On the remote (which is fully proportional) you will notice there is a vertical throttle slider on the left, with left/right controls on the right slider. The right slider activates the tail prop to cause the Skyhopper to turn in mid-air, much like the rudder prop on a model helicopter. There are two modes, "Beginner" and "Expert." I immediately defaulted to Expert, as I wanted the highest degree and smoothness of control over Skyhopper.
The most novel feature of the Skyhopper; that which makes it different from the Dragonfly, is its set of little hopping legs. The legs spin forward in sync with the flapping wings to allow it to skip along the ground, take off directly from it, or turn itself around in small spaces. Don't catch your finger in them, by the way - it won't hurt you but could potentially bend the legs or damage the mechanism.
In addition, after you successfully land the Skyhopper (or have an unfortunate crash) he can be controlled to run and take off again without the need to pick him up and reposition him, assuming you didn't land him on his back. Finally, he can also walk backwards, and when doing so he will slowly turn allowing you to back out of corners.
Check out my video for a brief look at the Skyhopper in action. Like I mentioned earlier, he's quite easy to fly and there's lots of neat things you can do; for example, flying in spirals, touch-and-go's, and smooth landings and takeoffs. I got the hang of it in just about 3 minutes. The only thing I did notice is that he tends to "dolphin" in the air, creating small stalls, then a burst of forward motion, and so on. I have yet to experiment with weighing the nose to alleviate this, but careful control of the throttle can keep this to a minimum.
The Skyhopper is a solid entry in the FlyTech series that I feel, personally, isn't getting enough attention. I'd love to see a Skyhopper/Dragonfly revival; I'm thinking there are lots of flight challenges and tricks that could be done with these toys. They're also quite reasonably priced, available in two colors, and flight for two is enabled if you get Skyhoppers on separate bands (they are available in 27 and 40 mHz models.) There just aren't many bad things you can say about him; Skyhopper is easy and fun to fly as well as durable and reasonably priced for the quality.
Overall, this is a great "starter" flying toy to teach younger ones the joy of model flight and to learn the basics, while also being fun for adults... and a potential playground for hackers, too.
The Skyhopper will not be sold on the US version of the WowWee site, and thus will not be easy to find for customers in the US. However, our friends across the ocean (and possibly elsewhere) can check out the WowWee EU store for availability.


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Muir Woods visit by car or bus to require making reservation, paying fee
Starting Tuesday, for the first time in its 110 years as a national monument, reservations will be required for nearly all public access to Muir Woods.
This means visitors arriving by private car or public shuttle bus will need to have made a reservation in advance. The new system will affect more than 95 percent of the 1.1 million people who visit Muir Woods every year. Only those who hike or bike into the park will not need a reservation.
The reservation system has been in the works for a while, since the number of visitors to Muir Woods jumped by more than 30 percent in the past 10 years.
On the summer's three major holidays — Memorial, Independence and Labor days — in 2017, more than 6,000 people crammed into the forest, which contains 240 acres of old-growth redwoods. Muir Woods has only 232 parking spaces set aside for cars and 12 for buses. The result: Cars end up being strung out for miles along access roads, creating a traffic nightmare.
"We had to do something," said Mia Monroe, the National Park Service public liaison for Muir Woods.
The system that goes into effect Tuesday will operate every day of the year. A reservation costs $8 per car, and a seat on the shuttle bus will cost $3 for everyone older than 16. Children younger than 16 will be free, but they will still need a seat reservation. There is also a $10 fee to enter the park. Roadside parking will be restricted.
Shuttle buses, which run from Sausalito, Marin City and a park-and-ride lot near Tamalpais Valley, operate on weekends most of the year and every day during the summer. There are no immediate plans to expand weekday service.
Reservations can be made online at www.gomuirwoods.com or by calling (800) 410-2419 Reservations can be made 90 days in advance, but a limited number will be held back for visits five days in advance.
Reservations won't be accepted at the park entrance, so the days of showing up at Muir Woods on the spur of the moment and hoping for a parking spot are over.
"You just can't drop in anymore," Monroe said.
She thinks the public will take to the system easily. "It's like getting a restaurant reservation, or getting a reservation for a campsite," she said.
To make sure motorists use the reservation system, there will be new parking restrictions on the roads leading to Muir Woods, particularly on Frank Valley road that runs to the park from Muir Beach.
Huge traffic messes on that road contributed to the need for the reservation system. On summer days, cars parked all over the shoulders of the road, and visitors had to walk for miles up the roadside.
"It was very dangerous," Monroe said.
The solution, however, stirred up a storm, particularly from Marin residents who opposed Park Service proposals for satellite parking lots on park land on the Panoramic Highway or along Frank Valley road. Plans for increased shuttle bus service also met with vehement opposition.
The final deal was worked out with the intervention of Rep. Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, and is a bit of a compromise.
Among other things, the reservation system is anticipated to cause a drop in the number of visitors from 1.1 million to about 900,000 a year. But even with the lower numbers, Muir Woods will draw more people every year than the entire population of San Francisco — about 865,000 — or the number of fans at Golden State Warriors games annually — just over 803,000.
"We want to be sure that the public can enjoy and be inspired by this redwood forest," Monroe said, "At the same time, we have to preserve and protect it. That is what the National Park Service is all about."
Monroe has worked in Muir Woods as a ranger and supervisor for nearly 40 years and is passionate about the place. She talks about the tranquillity of the forest, where the trees are hundreds of years old, as well as Redwood Creek, which runs through it.
"Muir Woods is one of the natural wonders of the world," she said.
The only other park in the region that requires advance reservations is Alcatraz Island, like Muir Woods, a unit of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
But the Muir Woods reservation system might be an example of things to come in other popular national parks — Yosemite, for instance.
"Everyone is watching us," Monroe said.
Carl Nolte is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @carlnoltesf
Muir Woods reservations
When: Reservations for people arriving to Muir Woods in a private car or on a shuttle bus will begin Tuesday.
Making reservations: Go to www.gomuirwoods.com. or call (800) 410-2419.
Price: $8 per car. Seat on shuttle bus: $3 per person for passengers over 16 years old. Free for passengers under 16. Seat reservations required for all passengers.
Bus stop locations: Sausalito ferry terminal at Bay Street and Bridgeway; Marin City bus terminal; Ponoho Street Park and Ride lot; Shoreline Highway and Pohono Street, near Tamalpais Valley.
Shuttle operation: Shuttle buses run on weekends and holidays, and on weekdays from June 18 to Aug. 10.
Bikes: No bikes will be allowed on shuttle buses. The National Park Service discourages bike travel to Muir Woods because of narrow, winding roads.
Time: Reservations may be made 90 days in advance. Some spaces will be held for reservations up to five days in advance.
Hiking: No reservations will be required of persons who hike into Muir Woods.
Other parking: Parking on access roads to Muir Woods will be severely restricted.


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Jesus Christ Superstar Live was good and all, but did you see Chrissy Teigen's live-tweets? (📷: NBC)
Jesus Christ Superstar Live was good and all, but did you see Chrissy Teigen's live-tweets? (📷: NBC)
@lauramar6 if you have Hulu it's on there!!
this is pathetic
@mrsmeganingle we have the holy spirit inside of us.. but only if you believe in Jesus.
I missed the 10 Commandments 😢
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Why does she have to steal her husbands thunder seems weird , like she has low self esteem?
Sometimes less is more ?
Pretty disrespectful
@mrsmeganingle also, we've never seen God so how do you believe in him, if you don't believe in things you've never seen before? If you wanna tell me to learn how to read why dont you learn how to make sense & use ur brain cells. 🤔
Lowkey disrespectful
@postmoderndesign loved it! It's updated and relevant! Legend was fantastic
Lol @tyherwick
@mczegledy_ she's hilarious
It was a fabulous production & Chrissy is a blast!!
@ash2ashin these crack me up
That was amazing 👍👍👍👍
@mrsmeganingle Doesn't the Bible state to not idolize? Y'all sure idolize Jesus all day. There goes your one way ticket to HELL
@kristabruyer ahahahahahha
@chrissyteigen disgusting human being!!
That's so funny
@katklim8 hahaha
@armani_micah who are you to judge
@royerorisasoliman I don't judge!! If you notice whenever dude does something magnificent his wife belittle him!! I'm not judging no one!! I don't have that right, however I think his wife is disgusting period!! He is performing as Christ on National TV!! And she tweet that!!! Come on!!!
She's so lame 😴😴😴
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Viterbo University has implemented a number of green initiatives. These include:
- Added a variable frequency drive and heat sensing controls to the kitchen exhaust fans to save electrical consumption
- Replaced the commercial dishwasher in the cafeteria to reduce water and energy consumption
- Replaced T12 lights in Marian Hall with T8 lights reducing electrical consumption
- Upgraded the heating and cooling controls in Brophy Nursing Center to reduce energy consumption
- Virtualized over ten computer servers to save electrical consumption (Estimated savings of $5,000 per year)
- Installed additional bike racks around campus top provide students with additional transportation option
- Converted the weekly Connections newsletter to an electronic format to reduce printing and paper costs
- Set all computer labs to turn off monitors after 20 minutes and hard drives after 1 hour. Computers now go into sleep mode after 2 hours. This will save hundreds of dollars annually in electrical costs
- Computer lab printers will enter a sleep mode after 20 minutes
- Installed LED lights in EXIT signs around campus to reduce electricity consumptions
- Installed a variable frequency drive for the air handler in the Mathy Center to reduce electrical consumption (Estimated savings of $1,300 per year)
- Replace four vehicles within the campus auto fleet with Civic Hybrids to reduce gasoline consumption (Estimated savings of $5,000 per year)
- Changed to clean cleaning products for use around campus to reduce toxins
- Migrated to electronic data processing within the administrative office around campus eliminating the printing, mailing and handling of tens of thousands of documents annually saving well over $10,000 annually
- Converted the Lumen newspaper to electronic format to reduce the quantity of printed material
- Replaced steam traps throughout the campus heating system to eliminate lost energy
- Installed low flow showerheads and faucets in residence halls and kitchen to save water and reduce heating costs
- Installed a chemical free water treatment system for the Reinhart Cooling Tower to save energy and water consumption
- Replaces lighting in the Varsity Athletic Center to reduce electrical consumption
- Implemented a recycling program to recycle cans, plastic bottles and paper
- Discontinued the use of trays in the cafeteria to reduce water and energy consumption
- Implemented a printing software control to reduce the number of printed documents on campus wide printers reducing printing and paper costs


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House in Sármellék, Zala , Hungary
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It is a lot of work, but you can make something beautiful out of his property.
In the village centre of a village just outside the tourist area of the Balaton you will find this fixer. House needs to be renovated, but the basic components are already there. In the house a hall, a living room, two bedrooms, kitchen with a utility room and bathroom.
Facilities such as electricity and water are available. Gas can be connected from the street. For the drainage there is a connection to the sewerage. For the heating there is a central heating on wood. Internet and telephone connections are possible.
Sármellék is a village just outside the tourist area. At your leisure you can go to the Keszthely on Lake Balaton (8 km) or to the (medicinal) nature baths of Hévíz (10 km). Also the thermal baths of Zalakaros (20 km) are at a reasonable distance. Sármellék is also known from the airport. Here, the season is flown from Germany, but there are (still) plans to expand this and as soon as there is also flown from the England you have a very nice connection.
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James S. Alesi, one of four Republican state senators in New York who voted in favor of same-sex marriage last year, said Wednesday night that he would not seek re-election because he did not want to go through a difficult primary campaign and put Republican control of the State Senate at risk in November.
Senator Alesi, 64, who has represented the Rochester area in the Legislature since 1992, had struggled in recent weeks to win support from important Republican committees in his district. He was expected to face a primary challenge from Assemblyman Sean T. Hanna.
"It would have been a very grueling primary for both of us," Mr. Alesi said in an interview after making his decision public on a cable television show. "We would not have won an additional Republican seat. I did not see the benefit of making it easier for a Democratic challenger to go up against a battle-weary Republican in November."
He said he did not want to jeopardize "what is best for New York State," adding, "In my view, it is the current balance of power, with the Republican Senate working with this Democratic governor."
Mr. Alesi said he believed that his decision to support same-sex marriage had cost him support among some of the more conservative Republicans in his district, making him vulnerable to a primary challenge. He dismissed reports that his loss of support among some local Republican officials was prompted by a controversy that arose over his decision to file a lawsuit after falling and breaking his leg while touring a house he thought was for sale.
"The conservatives pretty much declared there would be trouble for the four senators," Mr. Alesi said, referring to himself and the three other Republican senators who supported the law. "I have served with dignity, and I have worked very hard for my district.Continue reading the main story
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Alumnus Alexis Rockman (BFA 1985 Fine Arts) is featured on the front cover of December's Art in America, along with a 10-page interview in the magazine. Tracing his career over the past 25 years, the interview begins with Rockman's childhood and goes on to discuss the idea of painting the un-photographable. The article is concurrent with his major retrospective exhibition, "Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow," at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) in Washington, DC.
November's Smithsonian Magazine also featured a profile of Rockman's work, which examines the potential of environmental degradation while showcasing 19th-century landscape painting influences. Writer Cathleen McGuigan focuses on, "three epic murals that help define the painter's trajectory anchor the SAAM show of 47 artworks": Evolution (1992), "a bright and riotous primeval landscape"; Manifest Destiny (2004), a futuristic depiction of Brooklyn; and South (2008), inspired by a trip to Antarctica. "A Fable for Tomorrow" is on view at SAAM through May 8, 2011.
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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has issued a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order against a respondent found in default in the above-captioned investigation.Start Further Info
Rodney Maze, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3065. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (http://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
This patent-based section 337 investigation was instituted by the Commission based on a complaint filed by American Biophysics Corporation ("ABC") of Greenwich, Rhode Island. 68 FR 53752 (September 12, 2003). ABC alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the Start Printed Page 75343United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain insect traps by reason of infringement of various claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,145,243 (hereinafter "the '243 patent") and 6,286,249 (hereinafter "the '249 patent"). The complaint named Ferrellgas, LP, of Liberty, Missouri as a respondent.[1]
On December 8, 2003, the administrative law judge ("ALJ") issued an initial determination ("ID") amending the complaint and notice of investigation to add Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, LLC, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Guangdon Dong Fang Imp. & Exp. Corp. of Shenzhen, China, and Lentek International, Inc. of Kissimmee, Florida ("Lentek") as respondents. This ID was not reviewed by the Commission (Order No. 5).
On April 19, 2004, the ALJ issued an ID, which was not reviewed by the Commission, finding respondent Lentek in default (Order No. 11). On April 27, 2004, ABC filed a declaration for immediate relief against Lentek based on both patents at issue. On May 24, 2004, ABC filed a motion to amend its request for immediate relief against Lentek by withdrawing its request for relief with respect to the '243 patent.
On September 10, 2004, the ALJ issued his final ID finding no violation of section 337 based on a finding of no infringement of claims 1 and 32 of the '243 patent by the remaining respondents, Ferrellgas, LP, Blue Rhino Consumer Products, LLC, Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, LLC, and Guangdon Dong Fang Imp. & Exp. Corp. (collectively "Ferrellgas/BlueRhino/GDF"). (On April 9, 2004, the ALJ had issued an unreviewed ID effectively terminating the investigation as to the '249 patent with respect to these respondents.)
On September 30, 2004, ABC and respondents, Ferrellgas/Blue Rhino/GDF, filed a joint motion to terminate the investigation as to all issues based upon a settlement agreement. On October 25, 2004, the Commission granted the joint motion to terminate the investigation against Ferrellgas/BlueRhino/GDF and further requested written submissions on the issues of remedy, the public interest and, bonding relating to the default finding of unlawful importation and sale of infringing products by Lentek. The Commission investigative attorney submitted his brief on remedy, the public interest and bonding on November 2, 2004. ABC submitted its briefing on remedy, the public interest and bonding on November 8, 2004. No reply submissions were filed.
The Commission found that each of the statutory requirements of section 337(g)(1)(A)-(E), 19 U.S.C. 1337(g)(1)(A)-(E), has been met with respect to defaulting respondent Lentek. Accordingly, pursuant to section 337(g)(1), 19 U.S.C. 1337(g)(1), and Commission rule 210.16(c) 19 CFR 210.16(c), the Commission presumed the facts alleged in the amended complaint to be true. The Commission determined that the appropriate form of relief in this investigation is a limited exclusion order prohibiting the unlicensed entry of insect traps covered by claims 1-6, 8, 13-15, 17, 18, 29, 31, 34, 36-41 and 44 of the '249 patent. The order covers insect traps that are manufactured abroad by or on behalf of, or imported by or on behalf of, Lentek, or any of its affiliated companies, parents, subsidiaries, or other related business entities, or their successors or assigns. The Commission also determined to issue a cease and desist order prohibiting Lentek from importing, selling, marketing, advertising, distributing, offering for sale, transferring (except for exportation), and soliciting U.S. agents or distributors for insect traps covered by the above-mentioned claims of the '249 patent. The Commission further determined that the public interest factors enumerated in section 337(g)(1), 19 U.S.C. 1337(g)(1), do not preclude issuance of the limited exclusion order. Finally, the Commission determined that the bond under the limited exclusion order during the Presidential review period shall be in the amount of 100 percent of the entered value of the imported articles. The Commission's orders were delivered to the President on the day of their issuance.
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1. On April 16, 2004, CPD Associates, Inc. merged with Blue Rhino Corp. On April 20, 2004, Blue Rhino Corp. converted into a Delaware limited liability company called Blue Rhino, LLC. Immediately thereafter, on April 21, 2004, Blue Rhino, LLC merged into Ferrellgas, LP.Back to Citation
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Tofu and Shirataki Noodle Soup
"A very satisfying soup that warms the spirit on an otherwise cold and dispirited day"
1 cup baby carrots, sliced
5 stalks celery, sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups of water
3 teaspoons of Better than Bouillon (Organic, Vegetable)
2 Bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried basil
sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 – 2 cups broccoli florets
1 carton of extra firm tofu (drained, and pressed to reduce liquid)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 – 2 tsp of San-J Tamari Sauce (or other gluten-free soy sauce)
2 packages of Shirataki noodles (prepared according to package)
Add first ten ingredients (through salt and papper) in a large stew pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer until carrots are tender (around 15 minutes).
Add broccoli.
Heat oil in a separate skillet; when hot, add tofu and cook until sides are browned. Add Tamari sauce and saute gently for a few minutes to season tofu.
Add tofu and the noodles to the soup pot. Heat until warm throughout. Remove bay leaves and serve
Serves 4 (Generously): 178 calories, 9.8 g. fat, 1.4 g. saturated fat, 272.5 mg sodium, 14 g. carbs, 5.9 grams fiber, 1.2 grams sugar, 13.5 grams protein.
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