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"Places to stash cash and hedge against risks like inflation and a weak dollar range from plain-vanilla Treasuries to certificates of deposit denominated in euros. All of the options below rely on the backing of the U.S. government rather than private-sector promises."
RW: Why these types of articles drive me crazy is that the investment advice is laid out without any regard to the economics that underscore the rationale for purchasing each investment. For example, why would I want to hedge against a weak dollar (in the article, using currency hedges)?
As of 9/26/08, the U.S. dollar was 1.46 against the euro and 1.84 against the pound and trading above its 100-day averages of 1.52 and 1.92, respectively. Further, the U.S. dollar has held up quite nicely throughout September (the peak of the banking crisis), trading down when Lehman filed for bankruptcy, but up following Paulson's and Bernanke's testimonies to Congress.
What does this tell me? Longer term, the dollar is weak, but has gained some value on the economy's resilience. Shorter-term, markets believe that Congress is nearing an agreement on the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), which MAY (and I stress may) stabilize the financial system. What the markets obviously haven't priced in yet, and certainly will if the bill is passed, is that TARP will cost big bucks and cause big deficits (see this post that cites the IMF article that posits that deficits rise substantially net of returns in response to banking crises), and foreign exchange markets don't like either.
Chris Farrell, the author of the Business Week article, gives the following investing tips for the current economic backdrop (whatever that is because he doesn't mention the state of the economy except in passing):
1) Short-term Treasury securities: "The allure of safety was so strong late in the week of Sept. 15 that the yield on the three-month T-bill went negative at one point."
RW: I love how he really thinks that the average person is going to run out and buy a 3-month T bill on the open market. Or for that matter, that he/she even can. The yield on a 3-month T bill was negative because there was NO supply on the secondary market! Am I to understand that I could actually go out there and find a T bill to buy if Bank of America could not? If you want safety, buy into a money market fund backed by Treasuries, which Chris fails to mention. Hit Fidelity, or something similar, and they'll help you out.
He goes on to say that one should not jump for the 10-yr or 30-yr Treasury bonds – both have a much higher yield due to their longer maturity lengths – because the record 5.1% annual inflation rate; the real return is less than zero. This is true, but one is not required to hold these bonds to maturity. Again, buy into a fund, and the manager will buy and sell the bonds as the price (yield) fluctuates to maximize the portfolio's return. You will pay fees, but that sure beats trying to do this on your own.
2) Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) – "The fear over rising prices is why more investors are flocking to U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)."… "TIPS offer a "deflation floor" that protects principal value if the fear of falling asset values turns into a deflationary episode."
RW: Unless you really believe that a period of high inflation is in the pipeline, then TIPS really isn't the way to go. However, TIPS is one of the only assets that yielded a positive real return (the nominal yield minus inflation) over the first half of 2008. If you had it then, that was a great investment! But going forward, it depends on how you think prices will move.
Inflation has abated over the second half of 2008, and will likely continue through 2009. Therefore, TIPS may not be the best way to go because you give up a lot to hedge against the risk of inflation. First, the yield is lower, but that is a real return. Over the last 100 days, the average yield on a 10-yr newly issued T bond is 2.3% higher than its inflation-adjusted (TIPS) counterpart, but the TIPS yield is real and the T bond is nominal. Second (and as Farrell states in his article), you pay taxes on both the yield net of the inflation adjustments. However, if you must buy TIPS, purchase shares of a mutual fund that holds TIPS since, as with the T bills/bonds, you will likely not be buying TIPS on the open market yourself.
And by the way, I would like to remind you that the U.S. has not experienced deflation since the great depression. I assure you that the Federal Reserve Bank is much more conditioned to act to promote price stabilization than it was in 1933. The Fed will do everything in its power to avoid deflation, including pawning an anti-deflationary scheme off onto taxpayers in the amount of $700 billion, which consequently, is much more likely to cause inflation rather than deflation. Deflation is a disaster scenario, one that I'm not willing to bet on right now.
3) I Bonds – don't know much about this one, so I won't address it.
4) Money Market Mutual Funds – this type of mutual fund is usually backed by short-term commercial paper. If you want a good article about the specifics of the money market, see the Wall Street Journal last week (if you don't have access to the article, email me, and I will make sure that you do). The article details why this short-term source of funding, worth roughly $3.4 trillion, is so important in the following illustration:
Source: Wall Street Journal
I get really annoyed when reporters are flat-out wrong. According to Farrell (on September 25),
"Nearly $200 billion cascaded out of money funds before stopping on Sept. 18 when the Treasury Dept. put the full faith and credit of the U.S. taxpayer behind the implicit 'don't-break-the-buck' pledge at money funds. The principal value of money-market funds—including tax-exempt ones—is now guaranteed."
RW: Yes, there was a run on money market funds. Yes, there was an announcement on Friday (09/19/08) that the Treasury will insure money market funds for a year, but that term length was repealed on Sunday (09/21/08). Now, the Treasury provides "coverage to shareholders for amounts held by them in such funds as of the close of business on September 19, 2008." I hope that his readers did not run out and purchase shares in a non-insured money market fund thinking that it was insured.
5) Bank Savings Accounts – "Investors can earn a good yield and enjoy FDIC safety at online banks. At ING Direct (ING), for instance, a savings account pays 3% and a 12-month CD, 4%. No one with an account of $100,000 or less has lost a penny from a bank failure since the government's insurance fund was created in 1933."
RW: Why in the heck is this listed on the second page of the article (you have to click on a link to get there)? Putting your money in a fully insured bank account (up to $100,000) is by far the safest way to go, especially in a banking crisis. It is easy to set up, totally insured, and the return is reasonable (around 3% for the online-only saving account, but adjusts according to short-term rates).
My Conclusions
People tend to get very risk averse when the uncertainty surrounding the state of the economy rises, so if you must be ultra safe, I would suggest the fully insured by the FDIC CD or online saving account (there is more information here). However, if you are a little more daring (my husband will not let me be, but he did buy Goldman), there are a lot of bargains out there in real estate, equities, and even high-yield corporate debt. The potential gains are much higher, but alas, the risk is, too. See this article at the Bubble Meter, Why You Should Probably Invest in Stocks Now.
Does anyone have investing advice for our readers?
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Watch These Kids Trying to Say Tongue Twisters — Daily Distraction
They say tongue twisters are a great way to teach a child how to speak English better. Really?
They say tongue twisters are a great way to teach a child how to speak English better. Really?
It's pretty much impossible to understand what a baby is actually saying, unless of course you're also a baby.
You would think that a fish would prefer to stay in the water.
The urge to chop something in half can be hard to resist, but your hand will probably thank you if do.
We're not sure whom to admire more here—the brave little kittens, or the incredibly patient and gentle dogs.
Modeling is tougher than it looks. Do you see the shoes these women have to walk around in?
Everyone stumbles now and again, and sometimes it happens to be near a pool and SPLASH! Good times for all.
Hedgehogs are fairly irresistible, aren't they?
It just looks like so much fun, doesn't it?
Summer is coming, which means pool parties. Which means belly flops.
At first, it's a little unnerving to see a big ol' dog playing with a teeny-tiny baby.
Softball season is now fully under way, so let's take a look at some highlights.

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It is easy to be downbeat about the future of local democracy: when budgets are being squeezed community engagement teams suddenly seem like a frivolous luxury and the political mood of the country seems angrier by the day.
Despite falling public sector budgets, however, as someone who works in the democracy business I can tell you it feels like a time of creativity rather than decline.
Projects around the country and around the world are trying to promote small democratic conversations between the state and citizen and between citizens.
Here are three initiatives I have come across:
A public artwork has been installed outside the city hall in Seoul, South Korea. It is a large red sculpture of an ear, into which people can shout complaints or suggestions for the city council. Those complaints and suggestions are then piped into the citizens' hall, where they are played as a babble of noises out of speakers past which city officials and politicians walk every day. Motion sensors by the speakers notice when people stop and linger at a particular comment, and those comments are then amplified so more people hear them. Comments that don't attract attention are reduced in impact until they become part of the background noise.
Betri Reykjavík:
The website collects suggestions and ideas for consideration by the council, and then allows people to debate and vote on them before they are put forward to the council for consideration. This is a model that was also used, supported by the same organisation, in Estonia as part of a programme of constitutional reform called Rahvakogu, or "People's Assembly".
What is particularly interesting about the Reykjavik example is its reach: in the first year more than 10% of the population of Reykjavik put forward a proposal, and 43% visited the website.
Lambeth council's new website:
Lambeth has two websites, and the new website it is creating called Lambeth.coop forms part of the council's Good for Nothing and Made in Lambeth initative. Made in Lambeth is when people in Lambeth, including local citizens who are coders and have other skills, come together to discuss ways to solve problems locally. They have been consulting on a Lambeth.coop which they hope to be a website that suits all the needs of their users. It is an on-going process as they see what works and what doesn't but at the moment it is similar to gov.uk in its user-focused design. It will change depending on feedback, and the whole process has been collaborative.
This isn't a big joined up solution to the crisis of democracy. One could argue about the applicability of these projects to local government in the UK. Big red ears appearing outside most town halls would probably end up as impromptu litter bins. Iceland has just been through a massive, wrenching crisis, so people would be more likely to participate. And surely the lessons from Lambeth can't be used in Lunedale.
I don't think we need a big joined-up solution, and we have to avoid the temptation of going out and trying to find one. Instead, we should find and connect the little pieces of the solution that are already out there.
Like Lego bricks, there are little parts of the solution that every council or citizen group can choose and put together in the ways that work best locally.
So my lesson for local democracy week could be – do not think that there is a single answer to the problem that local democracy faces in your authority. Instead, find and create ways that could work from your area and from farther afield, and build the local democracy that is right for you.
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26 reviews of Liteforex (Europe) (ex-Mayzus) are presented here. All reviews represent only their author's opinion, which is not necessarily based on the real facts.
This is about their Ramadaan offer. They say they will give 100% bonus on all deposits. Don't deposit money with mayzus. U all going to loose. Because this broker do not consider about customers. They will remove the credit bonus as soon as they want it. Very bad broker, do not trust these guys. Customer service is also terrible.
I have been trading in the Forex markets since 4 years mainly from my overseas bank in singapore. I am with Mayzus since 4 years now and have seen all my payments come on time.
The fact that they care about their clients can be seen from the single fact that their Support is available 24hrs and you can get any problem solved in minutes.
I can focus on my trading and i am contended with the fact that my money is safe with them and also i do not have to worry about my withdrawals which are done on time.
I can say that they are doing good service to me and they have the largest weekly Demo contest running.
Don't join this broker
they never complete their promise
they will serve you batter only if you are looser
so if you are a looser then this is best broker for you to join
their account manager Daniela Vezeteu is the wrost employee of this company,never solve any issue.
i had problem with this company many time and my account manager Daniela Vezeteu always put me into trouble and never helped
Stay Away from Mayzus if you are a winner and must join if you are a looser
All real servers including their backup server has been down today :)
Hope they get their act together and fix it.
Also be aware that when you open an account with them, they will take their time to verify it, then take their time to verify your address, then take their time to verify your bank details.
There are 2 brokers in the world, mayzus broker and others. I've never seen a good broker like mayzus since i started forex trading almost 5yrs ago. everything about them is easy and good.they are the best.
I am a trader and when looking for any broker the main thing that comes to my minds is that i must get good trading conditions.
I find United World Capital Ltd. as one which offer me best trading environment and does not discriminate based on how much i have invested. I am also a member of its 2 Forums FXFRED and UWCFX Forum and i find them very much helpful in my trading needs.
Also UWC allows me to Deposit and Withdraw my funds using Liberty Reserve which is what i use.
Also i take part in its Contests which are beneficial to traders like me.
I am a businessman and have my retail business in Dubai. Since my family lives in India i spend most of my fre time here.
I was looking for a safe Forex broker in which i can put my investments since i am a Big time trader. Upon lot of research i come to know that only a handful of brokers are really safe to trade with and one of my friends who is based in London recommended me UWCFX.
I have been trading with UWCFX for now 2 years and have high volume trades which are executed at international market rates and thus i have no problem of missing out on any good trading opportunities.
Since i tarde using the Fundamentals my trades give good profits and i am able to withdraw my funds using OKPAY.
If you are looking for a Safe broker you will find no one better than UWCFX.
I trade with UWC for almost a year. Chose it after a few not really nice tries with Russian-based brokers. Feel safe about my trades and money, never had any problems with support - they all speak Russian and English and are available all the time while trading. Broker has improved a lot in last year - many new options, new terminals that are interesting to explore, new promotions and contests all the time, good affiliate scheme. Just want to share my positive experience, as I feel it's not fair what other people said on this forum.
This was the first broker I have traded and my experience was very good. The order execution is really sooth and never experienced requotes.
The payment option UWC quick card is the one that I liked most because it has made me feel like bank in my pocket.
Hey everybody. I'm trading with UWC for over a year now, have absolutely no problems with them. I live in the US and they locked my account when regulations changed, but luckily I still have a valid proof of residency in my home country in Europe. So I just changed an address and kept working. And to be honest I'm happy that they follow legal requirements strictly, makes me feel secure about my funds and trades. And I wanna tell those people, who complain a lot - please READ the agreements, CHECK the requirements and terms before you complain. Everything is described clearly about bonuses, trading conditions, withdrawal options etc. So many traders just don't even bother to spend 10 extra minutes and make sure they know how their own money will be treated and regulated. Anyways, my feedback is - recommend UWC.
I am in Forex something like 1 year, i used many brokers, and everywhere was scammed. One time saw advertisement about UWC. Open account play Demo Championship and take second place!!! I received my prize without any restriction. Now i put 1240$ to my Real account and continue to trade. i am very happy with this broker!!!
Lucky me,
Just want to make initial deposit for my investors for more than $1k, and lucky see the review from Telmo (Portugal) and others and cancel of the process.
Yeaa...many of brokers become a bastard when seeing the investor put their money lots to them, even to small acc.
That's lucky me just found another scam broker like this shit.
Hope this broker crush to ground and people know how they stool the money of investor.
This is the first broker that I am really happy with. The customer support is always ready to help you. Credit policy works great for me , I've received bonus , trade it, and later cash it too. Just read the credit policy so you know how it works .
I am very satisfied with this broker, international support, german as well, fast transaction, no requots, i dont now what people dont understand with the credit policy, there are clearly to understand.
For me it s the best choice to choose this broker and i dont know if you here about they give you interest rates on you account, thats amazing, have fun wih tading bye bye Frank
Dear fellow traders, UWC is not a scam broker! Believe me they gave me no deposit bonus of $100 and i've used d $ to make money. And i withdrew my profit. When i got to trade on d 4th of april, they have cancelled my remaining credit bal of $75.so if i didnt Withdraw my profit they would have cancelled my profit as well. When i asked them, they said their bonus policy says i must make a deposit within a month of given bonus.so if you deposit your real money with them, i don't think all this policy stuff will happen.if you don't believe me mail me @firstname.lastname@example.com i'll give u my acct details to confirm what i said.
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Faculty Committee on Strategic Planning for Continuing Education
Faculty Committee on Strategic Planning for Continuing Education
Background and Process
In September 2011, Dean Flier charged a group of faculty and senior administrators, chaired by Richard Schwartzstein, MD, to think creatively about the future of continuing education at Harvard Medical School (HMS) with the goal of making strategic recommendations about improving existing activities and venturing into new opportunities. A final report was presented to the Dean in September 2012.
Over the course of this year, 50 faculty and senior school administrators met regularly to discuss continuing education from the standpoints of best pedagogical practices, faculty development, financial and administrative issues, and opportunities for expanded or new ventures, such as those related to distance education and executive education. The Committee considered not only the practices and activities of HMS's Department of Continuing Education (DCE), but other synergistic continuing education activities taking place within the Medical School community, including those targeted at the lay public, and the continuing education landscape nationally. Four subcommittees examined these topics in detail, each producing reports that were presented to the Dean and a steering committee.
The steering committee's deliberations coalesced around three main themes, including: (1) having HMS continuing education be known for not only its content expertise, but also its innovative pedagogy; (2) expanding audiences through new types of courses or content delivery methods; and (3) providing enhanced infrastructure to ensure continued excellence and compliance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) standards. Out of these guiding principles emerged seven major recommendations:
1. HMS should aspire to become nationally known for delivering courses that combine cutting edge content with a format that facilitates enduring knowledge via pedagogical best practices for adult learners.
2. HMS should enhance the academic status of the Department of Continuing Education (DCE) through support for improved assessment, evaluation and research activities so that the department is better prepared to take a more active national role regarding accreditation and policy making.
3. HMS should seek to expand audiences beyond those that have traditionally participated in accredited CME activities, with a focus on online communities, international learners, individuals interested in executive education, non-physician health care professionals and the lay public. All programs, regardless of audience, should meet the high academic standards of HMS.
4. HMS should initiate, develop and sponsor school-wide curricular offerings that focus on biomedical and executive education topics with the following goals: to enhance education and collaboration among HMS affiliated institutions, to fill gaps in the range of content addressed by current CME courses, and to engage new audiences. These courses are not intended to compete with existing hospital or department-based offerings.
5. HMS must invest in an infrastructure consisting of the right people (faculty and staff), services, technology, and facilities to support continuing education activities, in order to ensure maintenance of ACCME accreditation, to stay competitive in both accredited and non-accredited continuing education activities, and to launch new, high-profile ventures.
6. HMS must enact a more transparent and viable financial model for all continuing education activities.
7. The Dean should implement a governance structure to oversee HMS continuing education both academically and administratively. This structure should optimize synergies among continuing education activities (beyond accredited CME), to help realize a broadened vision for HMS continuing education.
Steering Committee Members
Rich Schwartzstein, MD, Ellen and Melvin Gordon Professor of Medical Education and Director of the Academy, HMS, BIDMC
Liz Armstrong, PhD, Director, Harvard Macy Institute and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, BCH
Robert Barbieri, MD, Kate Macy Ladd Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology and Head of the BWH Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, BWH
Wesley Benbow, Associate Dean for Finance, Chief Financial Officer, HMS
Gretchen Brodnicki, Dean for Faculty and Research Integrity, HMS
Elliot Chaikof, MD, PhD, Johnson and Johnson Professor of Surgery and Head of the BIDMC Department of Surgery, BIDMC
Jules Dienstag, MD, Carl W. Walter Professor of Medicine and Dean for Medical Education, HMS, MGH
David Golan, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Dean for Graduate Education and Special Advisor to the Dean on Global Programs, HMS, BWH
Peter Howley, MD, PhD, Shattuck Professor of Pathological Anatomy, HMS
Alan Leichtner, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, CHB
Robert Mayer, MD, Stephen B. Kay Family Professor of Medicine, Faculty Associate Dean for Admissions, HMS, DFCI
Barbara McNeil, MD, PhD, Ridley Watts Professor of Health Care Policy and Head of the Department of Health Care Policy, HMS, BWH
Rick Mills, Executive Dean for Administration, HMS
Lisa Muto, PhD, Associate Dean for Institutional Planning and Policy, HMS
Barrett Rollins, MD, PhD, Linde Family Professor of Medicine and DFCI Chief Scientific Officer, DFCI
Megan Halligan, Coordinator, Institutional Planning
Aili Lewis, Director of Institutional Planning
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Classes covers a variety of styles each week from popping, locking, house, hip hop, waacking and the basics of breakin'. This is a faster paced class aimed at those with a basic knowledge of technique.
This class is open to all abilities including beginners.
Tutor: Lucie Talbott
What's the 15 minute rule? : You won't be allowed to join a class if you're more than 15 minutes late. This is because you'll have missed the warm-up, which increases your chance of injury.
What should I wear? Anything comfortable that lets you move freely. You can wear tracksuit bottoms, leggings, t-shirts, and vests to most classes
What about accessibility? We work hard to make our classes accessible for all abilities. Please get in touch to discuss how we can best offer assistance for your needs.
How can I get in touch with DanceXchange? We're on hand six days a week. Got a question? Then please call 0121 689 3170 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
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Here is what people who already adopted one of our beautiful British Shorthair kittens have to say about their experience.
I picked up Fergie in January 2011 and was delighted by how playful and quirky she was. 5 months later she is just as playful, even more quirky and has such a great personality.
Kostya was great in answering all my questions; he was quick, informative and sensitive. He carefully explained to me how two short haired cats can produce long haired kittens, a surprise which has turned into Fergie's most admired trait - her long soft fur. My favorite thing about Soft Paws was how often the website was updated with pictures of my growing kitten during her 3 months with her mom.
I would highly recommend Soft Paws to everybody.
Eva Wan
My husband and I had been considering getting a British Shorthair for sometime when I came across the Soft Paws Cattery website while looking for breeders. I was absolutely delighted to find out that they were in Calgary and actually had available kittens. After speaking with Kostya, I knew that Soft Paws would be an excellent place to get our new kitten from. It is clear from the start how much they care and love their cats and kittens and how important it is for them to ensure that their kittens are going to a good home.
Oliver joined our family in January and he has been an absolute delight - a wonderful kitten full of personality and love. He has been a wonderful addition to out family The best thing of all is that the terrific service from Soft Paws did not end after we got Oliver - they have been available to answer any questions we have had along the way.
Without hesitation I would highly recommend Soft Paws to anyone who is looking for a British Shorthair.
Lisa and Patrick Colgan
I had been looking for a British Shorthair for a long while before finding Softpaws Cattery and even considered getting one from a breeder across the country, but as luck would have it I contacted them just in time to reserve a kitten. I am ecstatic to have my new family member and am amazed by how friendly, and flexible Softpaws was to work with. They breed beautiful kittens and are a pleasure to work with, and I love how much they genuinely care for their cats and kittens, and that is the most important part. Would highly recommend them, and the British breed. The perfect cat!
Crystal Wright
We received our tortie girl Cookie (who now goes by the name Jane) in
November 2010. We are a professional couple in our thirties with no children
and we had been searching for the right kitten for about a year. We
contacted Kostya and we knew we had the right fit. For the weeks leading up
to Jane's arrival to our home, we had so many questions and Kostya was
always available by email or phone. We felt very prepared and comforted on
the front end. As we live in Kelowna, there was much discussion about the
best way to get Jane here. In the end, Kostya arranged for her to travel on
West Jet. He even went out of his way to rearrange her travel early to our
benefit when West Jet made some last minute changes that would have delayed
her flight.
But getting Jane home is a true testament to Soft Paws Cattery. Jane is well
adjusted, happy and despite her journey, very relaxed. She is well trained
with her scratching post and her litter. We bought the same food and litter
from Kostya that she uses and we know that helped with her adjustment.
Kostya was in regular contact after her arrival, and helped us with what to
expect. He truly cares about this little kitten, and you can see it in her
personality. She is precious and she is already incredibly well-loved. We
would thoroughly recommend Soft Paws Cattery.
Karyn and Matt
Dear Kostya and Oxana,
Our family wishes to thank you for bringing Luna into our home. From the moment we met you it was clear that your kittens were being brought up in a peaceful and caring environment. This of course is extremely important in a kitten's development. We also very much appreciate that you allowed us to visit with Luna and the other kittens while we waited for Luna to become big enough to leave her Mom, Michelle.
Luna is an absolute delight. She starts purring when we walk into the room and loves to cuddle with the kids. She is a curious kitten who likes to sit on the heated floor in the bathroom and watch the water stream from the shower head when we have our morning showers. Sometimes she will sit on the digital scale to see what happens.
We consider ourselves to be very lucky to have found such a terrific cattery. We will gladly recommend you to our friends.
The Crang-Semadeni family
When we found Softpaws Cattery by a chance internet search, we did not realize how lucky we were in finding this amazing British Shorthair breeder in Calgary. After looking at their beautiful cats and reading about their wonderful temperament, we knew that this breed was right for us. We adopted our blue male, Rupert, in January 2010 and he has swiftly found his place in our hearts and home. Rupert loves to cuddle, especially in the morning when his favourite form of affection is giving kisses by rubbing his nose on our chins. We often joke that he is half dog the way he follows us around the house and especially when he is in the mood to play fetch with his favourite toy.
Rupert's gregarious personality makes him the centre of attention when friends and family are over and he manages to make everybody fall in love with him when they meet him.
Kostya and Oxana are wonderful, caring breeders who treat all their kittens as members of their family for life. They are always available for questions and welcome you into their home to visit your kitten. They have given us a beautiful, well-mannered and affectionate kitten that we absolutely adore. Thank-you Kostya and Oxana.
Kyle and April Hadden
Little Ivy is the most well adjusted kitty I have ever met. She traveled to Edmonton with minimal fuss. She accepted our home almost immediately. She explored the entire house twice then settled in. She eats, plays, uses the litter box with no problem, and even sleeps with us. She is just adorable, and already is part of the family.
Thanks again Kostya and Oxana
Kathy Dailey and George Zakravsky
We purchased a blue-cream female from Softpaws Cattery in June of 2009. I was very excited to find out that not only was there a British Shorthair breeder in Calgary but in the same community we lived in-Cranston in the deep SE of the city! We were originally 4th on the waiting list but moved up to first after the kittens were available-this was exciting but nerve racking at the same time-I had first choice of the kitten I wanted in the litter but with all the kittens available it made it hard to decide which bundle of joy to bring home. Sky is now almost 5 mths old, she is much more then we expected and we love her more and more every day if that's even possible! She made us proud at the recent TICA Cat Show we were at here in Calgary and has turned out to be absolutely beautiful with a fantastic temperament! She is not always craving attention and although not a lap cat, does have her cuddly moments. She does sleep with us every night and loves to cuddle when tired or early in the morning when waking up. Kostya and Oxana are awesome, caring people who take great pride in their cats and kittens. They are not only British Shorthair breeders but friends. They are very knowledgeable about the breed and enjoy learning more about them all the time. We would highly recommend talking with them if you are interested in adopting one of these fine kittens. We keep in touch and they are always there with a helping hand. We were always welcome to visit our kitten any time before she was ready to come home at 12 weeks. Thank you again Kostya and Oxana for this wonderful experience!
Sincerely, Chris & Ron McLeish
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Where the ViewPad 10 – and indeed the vast majority of other tablets – really can't compare with the iPad is in screen quality. Rather than the latter's IPS panel, with its excellent viewing angles and great contrast, here we're back to good old TN. This manifests itself in relatively poor viewing angles lesser contrast and colour. That said, from the right angle, it's still quite nice to use.
An inbuilt G-sensor automatically orients the display to landscape or portrait. The capacitive multi-touch screen is sensitive and feels pleasant, and we had no problem navigating our way through Android.
Unfortunately, you're restricted to Android version 1.6, which is truly ancient by now. This is not ViewSonic's fault; it's actually a restriction imposed by Intel on any device that uses its processors. We can only hope the chip-maker will ease this requirement, as otherwise you may be permanently stuck with an outdated OS – though you can always try to 'hack' a newer version onto the ViewPad, of course. One limitation you won't get around is the lack of access to the Android App store, though you can still install applications manually.
To switch between operating systems you'll need to reboot the tablet. Things are looking brighter on the Windows 7 front, as you don't get some cheap Starter Edition, but rather the fully featured Home Premium version. This is by no means as smooth an experience as Android, however. It's not that the hardware can't cope, it's that Windows was never designed from the ground up to be navigated by touch. However, this situation is much alleviated if you're near a desk, as you can simply plug a mouse and keyboard in to use Windows the 'way it was meant to be used'.
We were given no battery life figure for the ViewPad 10, but with a 3,200mAh capacity battery, we can guestimate you would get at least five hours of use out of it. Unfortunately, the bigger tablet doesn't come with a protective leatherette case like its smaller sibling.
Pricing is intriguing. At £499 MSRP, it is (shock, horror) more expensive than the Wi-Fi only iPad. However, while its build quality and screen might not be up to the same standard, it does offer a boatload more features and options, which cost a lot of extra money on Apple's tablet – if they're available at all. Also, the fact that you can actually use this ViewPad as your main PC (if you're a light user, and when hooked up to a monitor, mouse and keyboard) does give it a significant advantage. Nonetheless, at that price we still think it's too much.
However, if you already own an old netbook, ViewSonic also runs a cool trade-in scheme, which we already talked about earlier today. Though the rebate of £135 also needs to cover postage, you'll still be getting the ViewPad 10 for under £400, which makes it a much more tempting proposition. However, purely as a tablet, we are more taken with the ViewPad 7, which we will give you additional details about along with those of a new projector, 3D camcorder, and 3D monitor in an upcoming article covering the rest of Viewsonic's showcase.
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If you run Windows 7, then presumably it will need some of the inevitable baggage needed with a Windows OS, most notably some sort of antivirus/anti malware program, with its attendant daily database updates and regular scanning, during which the tablet will probably slow to a crawl. I love Windows 7 on my desktop, but ... is it really suitable for use on a tablet form device, where surely the main requirements (well, mine at least) are low power consumption, instant-on/off and rapid task switching using the touch screen?
It's another step in the right direction for me - just as the ExoPC is.
While Windows might not be optimised for touch use, I personally do not want to be restricted to a typically seen iPhone/Android type OS. I want to install whatever I want on my machine - including old games and what not. There still isnt a really good middle of the road option at the moment that offers the usability of, say, the iPad with the functionality and use of a fully blown OS.
As for the ViewPad - it really isnt far off being tempting enough for me to jump in. Android 1.6 is a big draw back as is the lack of hdmi which I would use endlessly in the house.
So far, Notion Inks Adam is the one to keep an eye on but being honest, it's probably never going to see the light of day. Still, at the rate at which these tablets are getting churned out I reckon by next summer we will be seeing some serious good machines on the market that will all compete well against the inevitable iPad 2.
The underpowered 7 inch Viewsonic tablet will without a doubt sell more than its 10 inch bigger brother featured here. Windows operating systems and tablets go together like Katie Price and a Fiat Uno, and are a definite no-no, just on battery life alone. The best of the tablet bunch so far has been the Samsung Tab by a clear mile, but Dell's 7 inch Looking Glass may be a contender, if the price and the feature-set are right.
The Viewpad 10 is an excellent concept and on paper a nice spec product marrying Android OS and Windows 7 on the same device. Very excited by the Viewpad, I immediately purchased one on release and with great disappointment was forced to return after less than 24 hours in my possession. Here is a very brief run down on my experience with the product, both good and bad.
There were no surprises during the unboxing of the product, included is the unit, 2 software discs including the manual, quick start guide and power leads. It is worth noting that the power brick is actually quite slim. It would also have been nice to see the inclusion of a mini VGA adapter. The build of the device felt OK, fine for day to day use, though some of the plastic frame on the facia felt as if it would come apart over time while holding the device with one hand.
Powering on the product reveals the first fundamental flaw with the device. The fan noise is truly horrendous, producing a high pitched sound even when sitting idle. The noise is audible over music and TV at a reasonable level. The noise level would probably prohibit the use of the device in meetings or similar environments. This said the back of device still gets quite warm becoming uncomfortable to hold in the hand for extended periods of time.
The actual performance of the device was better than expected, undoubtedly due to the inclusion of DDR3 RAM. While Windows 7 touch interface took a few minutes to get used to, I found that it was generally pleasant to use. While the interface is not to the standard of touch optimised OS such as Android or iOS, I found it more than usable. There was very little lag, even when running other tasks in the background, though changing the orientation of the screen can be a bit sluggish. A final note here is the limitation of space on the SSD, only 3GB out of the box rapidly taken up by an MS Office installation.
The screen quality was quite acceptable, not to the standard of other devices, but the contrast, brightness and viewing angle would be average, though reflection was a problem in bright light. The orientation of the screen, while good for movies was not ideal for reading PDF's etc.
The second major issue with the device was the quality of the wifi. Sporting an N standard Atheros Bluetooth / WiFi combo, reception was generally very poor. Even standing about 10 feet away from the router with no obstacles, signal strength dropped to around 2 bars, this was reflected in both Windows & Android. Also, indirectly related is the wireless switch. The home button functions as the wireless on/off switch in windows (took a while to figure that one out as it is not marked).
In summary, Windows and Android OS both run very well on the device. However some poor choices with the hardware, particularly the cooling system, wireless card and particularly cramped SSD make this device feel like it is still a prototype and not viable for everyday use. Obviously this is my opinion based on one device; others may have had a better experience. Hope this helps anyone who is considering this device.
The Idea is great "Dual OS"
Screen isnt that bad.
bought this for my son and i must say he has been hooked on it for sometime now , I really don't use it myself as its more of a teen stuff in my opinion but so far it hasn't given any problem and the price i bought it
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On 11 December 2006, within the framework of a visit to the Kaliningrad Region by Andrey Kostin, Chairman and CEO of VTB, a Cooperation Agreement between VTB and the Government of the Kaliningrad Region was signed. The Agreement is designed to further facilitate mutual partnership development.
The Agreement was signed by Georgy Boos, Governor of the Kaliningrad Region, and Andrey Kostin, Chairman and CEO of VTB.
The Agreement stipulates the Bank's prospective participation in implementing investment and target regional programmes, projects on developing medium-sized business and also activities aimed at forming securities market in the Kaliningrad Region.
Pursuing the agreements reached, the Kaliningrad Region Government will resort to VTB for lending to enterprises and institutions, engaged in implementing projects and programmes of significant importance for the regional economy.
Besides, under the Agreement VTB will provide for the Kaliningrad Region Government a full range of banking services, including export-import servicing, transfer of data and mutual consulting on a permanent basis.
VTB actively cooperates with the regional administrations of the Russian Federation and municipal entities, thus contributing to regional priority tasks solutions in the economic, social and financial spheres. Today there are over 45 similar agreements signed. The volume of credit limits set by VTB to the regional administrations has exceeded RUR 91 billion.


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England's number three batsman has endured an ongoing battle with the illness for some time and is to take a break from cricket for the "foreseeable future", the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced.
Hugh Morris, managing director of England cricket, said: "The cricket side of things is unimportant now, all that matters is that Jonathan is given the time, support and space he needs to recover.
"We fully support his decision to leave the tour, and the ECB will provide all the assistance we can to help Jonathan and his family through this period.
"Jonathan has asked for privacy while he recovers, and I would urge everyone to respect that."
Trott, 32, had a difficult first Ashes Test at the Gabba - twice falling cheaply to Mitchell Johnson - and his batting was subsequently described as "poor" and "weak" by Australia opener David Warner.
England have no plans at this stage to replace Trott in their squad.
Trott himself said: "I don't feel it is right that I'm playing knowing that I'm not 100 per cent and I cannot currently operate on the level that I have done in the past.
"My priority now is to take a break from cricket so that I can focus on my recovery. I want to wish my team-mates all the very best for the remainder of the tour."
England team director Andy Flower revealed that Trott has been struggling with the illness for some time and that he will now spend time with his family.
"Trotty has been suffering from a stress-related condition for quite a while," he told a press conference televised by Sky Sports News.
"He's always managed it very successfully and he's been a brilliant international batsman for England and hopefully will continue to be a brilliant international batsman for England in the future.
"But he needs time away from this environment for a while, he needs time with his family, he needs time to reassess and spend some time with his family.
"This isn't the type of environment for that type of rest and recuperation that he requires."
This is not the first time an England player has left a tour with a stress-related illness, with opening batsman Marcus Trescothick returning home from India in 2006.
Michael Yardy also returned home from the World Cup in 2011 after suffering from depression.
Flower insisted that Warner's comments were not a factor in Trott's decision to return home but labelled the opener's outburst as "disrespectful".
When asked if Warner's comments had a direct influence on Trott's exit, Flower said: "That would be inaccurate.
"As I said earlier, Jonathan has been struggling with this condition for quite a while and has managed it very successfully but we've been on tour for about a month.
"He's had his ups and downs through that month and it is not directly related to that.
"I would also say that I think players commenting about fellow professionals in the media is disrespectful.
"I think on this occasion he has got that horribly wrong.
"I think we set different standards to that and one of the reasons we don't like commenting about opposition players is because we don't know what is going on their dressing room, we don't know what is going on in their private lives."
Flower expressed his confidence that Trott would return to the England fold after his spell of recuperation.
"Jonathan has had a very successful international batting career so far," he said.
"He has managed himself and this condition throughout that time.
"We have systems in place and personnel in place to support our squad members that might have struggled in different areas and those systems and those individuals have always dealt with these situations very successfully.
"We had high hopes that Trotty would have a great tour and it hasn't worked out that way. Hopefully he will come back stronger in the future.
"He has to have this time away. He has to recuperate. I've got the utmost respect for Jonathan Trott as a man and as a cricketer.
"I'm very thankful that I've been coach while he's been playing, not least because he's been a brilliant number three batsman for us.
"He's a great guy to spend time with, he's also a strong man and I am fairly confident he can come back from this.
"But it wouldn't be the end of the world if he didn't. He can be very proud of everything that he has done."
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New In Box, Only taken out for picture!!! Huck Gee Akuma Bomb Red DangerThis stunning figure is a 3D realization of the character in his Akuma print from the Danger solo show at Kidrobot LA. This figure will be available in two colorways, red Danger and grey Skully, each piece recoloring around the basic red and grey palette but with a totally unique bomb illustration per style. Both colorways of the Akuma Bomb are limited to just 500 pieces. Never Displayed. Planned to make a custom, but never got around to it. This figure was released in October 2007, and is Huck's 2nd Original piece put to vinyl. Won't last at this price!!! Please make your payment within 3 days, so that i may ship it as soon as possible for you !
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Author has written 4 stories for Neverwinter Nights, and Dragon Age.
Hi! This is Arc Ascendent, I'm a student from London, in the United Kingdom
If you think that being British makes me slightly old-fashioned, then you'd be right! But that doesn't mean I don't enjoy games. But what is essential is a good storyline, good characters, and, most importantly, good romance options! Romances make a game in my opinion (see Neverwinter Nights 2, Dragon Age: Origins etc.)
Yes, I am that sad creature, a hopeless romantic. Film, book, TV show or game, it doesn't matter to me (as long as its not a vampire romance) And there is an element of that to my stories, but it doesn't mean my stories will be endlessly optimistic or overtly happy. I like to see my characters develop and grow, if that means they have to suffer, well that's just an element of the world they inhabit. I think sad endings tend to be a lot more profound than "and they lived happily ever after".
I do have a style that is quite heavy-going, as I like long, poetic descriptions etc. I hope this doesn't put anyone off, as there are elements of humour as well. See my current work "Child of Light" based on NWN 2, and my Knight-Captain, Phaedra Blake, with promises of a really sweeping romantic story (Won't tell you with who yet though). Hope you enjoy it!
In other news, I was honoured that my long time advisor on matters relating to Child of Light, Gaspode, decided to put her skills to use to fashion a portrait of Phaedra digitally. I'm rather pleased with the result, check it out!
A long-planned work involving the Mage Origin from Dragon Age has finally begun in The Sword and the Circle, a kind of side-project at the moment, intended to be a couple of chapters focusing on the 'origin' of a very unlikely Grey Warden Lillian Amell and her relationship with the Templar Cullen. It certainly reflects an ongoing tendency for teenage female mages with low self-confidence caught in love triangles. But there are certainly differences between it and Child of Light, its probably a bit darker, maybe a little more mature. And Lillian is even more vulnerable than Phaedra Blake. Note: After a very long hiatus I am getting back on track with this Dragon Age work (Including edits of the first chapter) as well as new one:
Force of the Spirit is a story based around Dragon Age 2, dealing with the history of my favourite Hawke, Morgaine Hawke, through the story of the whole game (So another long one if everything goes according to plan), from refugee of Lothering to Champion of Kirkwall and all the challenges she faces on the way.
If you're looking for a break from that, I ended up writing a oneshot involving Ammon Jerro and a new KC Ankara Kl'ildrian, half-drow seductress and assassin called Cold Fire. It was certainly a different kind of romance to what I'm used to, but I enjoyed it. Hope others do too!
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Date: mid-18th century
Culture: Flemish, Brussels
Medium: Linen, bobbin lace
Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 13 × 17 1/4 in. (33 × 43.8 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Laces
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, 1948
Accession Number: 48.41.1
Figural lace panels such as this one were items of gentlemen's high-fashion neckwear, meant to be attached to the end of a long, fine fabric cravat. The elaborate imagery, time-consuming to achieve, made the panels extremely expensive accessories. Drawing inspiration from contemporary formal gardens, the design of this example centers on a fountain with water jets that issue from the tip of Amor's raised arrow and fall to fill a basin for swimming birds. Set among the parterres planted with tulips and other flowers is a fountain in the form of the mythical wyvern, spouting water from its mouth, and garden statuary representing a nesting bird. A whimsically incongruous dagged cloth is festooned—tied to trees and secured by overlarge tassels.
The ambiguous term point d'Angleterre does not refer in this instance to needle lace or the country of origin, but to a group of highest quality bobbin laces made in Brussels. The reference to England may denote the principal market for this type.


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Loose Ends: A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery - Book One (Mary… (original 2010; edition 2012)
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A paranormal tale mixed with a mystery, a little bit of laughter, believable characters and a dash of romance. What more could you ask for.
This is the second time I've read this. I think I enjoyed it more than the first time, as I slowed down and savored the imagery. One thing about a good book is you can read it again and again.
I picked this up as a Kindle freebie because I love a good ghost story. I was not disappointed. Mary a PI ex cop whose was killed in the line of duty was brought back to life to find she can see ghosts. They are drawn to her, she finds herself solving their issues so they can move on. It's not that bad till the murdered ghost start showing up and things get complicated. She is matched with a grieving Chief of Police who is running from his own ghosts. Together they stumble through this mystery and try to stay alive.
The pacing of this short story was very good and the characters well developed. The only problem I had with the writing was the over examined details- 400 thread count sheets, flooring, clothes...they just had no reason for being in the story. I have seen this happen with a lot of new authors. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read book 2 in this series. This new author is one I am going to watch.
A great book loved the banter between the characters a very well deserved 5 stars would give it more. The characters well thought out and had the gift of the gab a wonderful story I would love to read more of Mary O'Reilly and the ghosts she helps. My thanksto the author Teri Reid for the privilege & pleasure of reading her wonderful book so to all happy reading from wee me. ♥☺
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I bought this handle to use on a old weathered barn door being repurposed to use in our kitchen remodel as an entry to the pantry. The handle is elegant in it's simplicity and well made. I'm particularly pleased with the antique brass finish. It's great. So many 'antique' finishes look cheesy and obvious.


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A few years ago, I used to work at the Giorgio Armani cosmetics counter and the Skin Minerals Moisturizing Bronzer was by far our most popular product for men. Women bought it for themselves as well as boyfriends/husbands/brothers/sons, men threw it in with fragrance purchases and the amount of phone orders we had were astronomical. I have no idea why it took me so long to review this so here goes!
Inspired by Volcanic Force, a hydrating bronzer infused with minerals that helps give a healthy-looking tan all year-round. Enriched with essential minerals, this progressive self-tanning formula provides a combined action: it hydrates and enhances skin appearance and provides an even-toned result to give a uniform, natural-looking tan.
It basically does exactly what it says it will. It's a very light, hydrating moisturiser that gradually tans your complexion. There's no orange in this formula so there are no worries when it comes to looking overly tanned. Your first application will leave you with a very light wash of colour. Used 2 to 3 times a week, it'll give you a healthy looking, sunkissed tan. This product is a gradual tanner so it's very difficult to go wrong with it and it feels great on the skin too!
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Hawksmill USN Jacket Blue Cotton Panama
The USN Jacket from Hawksmill comes in a beautiful hardwearing cotton and is made in the United Kingdom.
The jackets features two hand pockets, a chest pocket and traditional style donut buttons. A great traditional work wear piece than can we worn with pretty much anything in your wardrobe.
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Vancouver Tim Hortons Apologizing After Homeless Man Dumped with Water
Tim Hortons is is issuing an apology after after the owner of a Vancouver location was accused of dumping water on a homeless man outside of a Vancouver location.
"The regretful actions in a moment of frustration at one of our Vancouver locations is not at all reflective of our brand and restaurant owner values. On behalf of Tim Hortons we sincerely apologize," Michelle Robichaud, Manager of Social Media, said in a statement. She also says the owner will be making a personal apology, and a donation would be made to the Belkin House, a shelter in Vancouver.
The chain says they launched an investigation after resident Arianne Summach posted outrage on social media after her friends alerted her of the incident.
The owner of Robson and Richards @timhortons just dumped a bucket of water on a sleeping homeless person & his dog! #Vancouver #timhortons— Arianne N. Summach (@Arianne_Nicole) February 7, 2015
Summach also called for a boycott via Facebook.
Executive Director of Vancouver Salvation Army, Judy Regamey, told Global News that the situation is regrettable, and is encouraging the general public to engage more with homeless people. She says businesses trying to clear homeless people from their property can call police or local Salvation Army shelters, while encouraging them to act proactive and respectful.
"It must be difficult for business owners. But if they were to talk to them, and explain you can't really put up your home here, I think people will understand that."


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Hollywood hair, here I come.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
ModCloth is a really hip vintage inspired website that sells the most amazing retro clothing and all around super cool stuff. I am obsessed with going here and filling my virtual cart with their lovely finds just to empty it because I'm broke.
I would like one of each of the following items. Is that too much to ask?
{images via Mod Cloth}
In the dumps.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
After these plans are accomplished, I'm going to politely kick out my guest and take my mother's sage advice and "pull my socks up."
Post Birthday Post
(random thoughts on age included).
Sunday, March 22, 2009
There is almost nothing I love more than my birthday. After a certain age, you probably aren't supposed to admit to this little narcissistic fact, but, um, what can you do? In my mind, your birthday is the one day of the year when you get to make all the rules and map out your day any way that makes your heart happy. You guys aren't a big fan of crepes? I'm sorry, but it's my birthday. We'll go out for Vietnamese food on yours. Oh, you want to stay out for drinks? I'm sorry, but it's my birthday and I just want to go home, put on comfy pants, crawl in bed and watch VH1's Tool Academy. We can always have drinks back at home. (See? I can compromise.)
A few days ago I turned 31. Now I am not usually a person who is scared by age and the passing of time, but this particular number - 31 - just seems, well, kind of boring. The picture posted above is me on my sixth birthday. I'm wearing my favorite red gingham dress with Big Bird on the front and blowing out candles on the strawberry cake my dad used to make me. Maybe if I currently had a red gingham dress (with or without Big Bird on it) and my dad's strawberry cake, I could muster up some excitement about the sound of this new age and the unpleasant number attached. Maybe...
I have always considered myself lucky that my parents had me when they were older. There are both advantages and disadvantages in having older parents, but in doing this, they gave me a different template for growing older than a lot of people have. In some ways, they gave me a certain freedom around the idea of age and this freedom has liberated me from having to be that whiny gal who bemoans invisible wrinkles and says variations of statements like, "Can you believe I'm 30... and not more successful, not married, don't have kids, etc.?" Ugh. I actually cringed when writing that because it's so far outside my experience and seems to be such a limited, and dare I say sad, way for women to look at their lives. This whole attitude conjures up one dreaded image for me: the Cathy comic.
* To me, one of the most hilarious lines of six seasons of Sex and the City is Miranda making the insightfully snarky comment that "the only thing sadder would be if I had a Cathy comic taped to my fridge." When Carrie then snaps "never say Cathy comic to me again," smart women everywhere are in on the joke. *
I may have digressed...
Last year, I had a really fabulous 30th birthday party at a gorgeous, modern hotel suite downtown. My latest birthday did not call for the same bells and whistles that the previous year required, but it was absolutely lovely. My roommate and my boyfriend took me out to breakfast followed by an appointment at the spa and a delicious nap. During dinner later that evening, I looked around the table at my family and my friends and felt what I hope everyone feels on their birthday, loved.
This last year has been my favorite so far and if birthdays are any indication of what's to come, I think the future looks good. I have a theory that life gets harder with age, but it gets better. So, while the number 31 may not have the most exciting ring to it, I'm confident this will be one exciting, happy year.
"If you'd never been born, well what would you be? You might be a fish! Or a toad in a tree! You might be a door knob! Or three baked potatoes! You might be a bag full of hard green tomatoes! Or worse than all that... why, you might be a WASN'T! A Wasn't has no fun at all. No, he doesn't. A Wasn't just isn't. He just isn't present. But you... you ARE YOU! And now, isn't that pleasant!" - Dr. Seuss, from Happy Birthday To You!
"Celebrate good times, c'mon."
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
This last Saturday, my roomie Katie and I threw a party. Even though a party doesn't need a point, the two of us had many things to celebrate and this party was a long time coming for us both. We called it our "Ch-ch-ch Changes" cocktail party because we are both anticipating big changes in our near future and wanted to celebrate the great fun we've had living together (not to mention being friends for the last ten years). The fact that I had just finished school only made the many jello shots I consumed all the sweeter.
Due to the fact that so many of the people I love have children who I also love, we decided to have an early party start time for some of our invitees. Upon reflection, 7:00 (while late for people with kids) is a little early for me to bring my party A game. This seemed rather obvious to the friends I greeted at the door with half a head still full of curlers. Oops. I also learned that numerous adorable children are slightly less adorable (although just barely) when throwing pool balls across the room. Crazy chaos aside, I can't imagine having a party that the little people I love can't come to. It's the auntie in me, I can't help it.
After the children left and Auntie got all her little people snuggles in (I told my dear friend Maggie that I would like her to consider giving me custody of her baby, Lilly), I really started partaking in the aforementioned jello shots I had been passing around.
One thing worth noting is that I take party throwing very seriously. I put many, many hours of thinking into furniture design, food and drink selection, mood lighting and music. (The one party snafu, if you will, was the music. While not a complete disaster, I wasn't able to put my usual obsessive-compulsive time into it in the way I normally would, but let's move on. Thinking about this little hostess misstep takes me to my dark place.) You see, I believe it's the little things that make your guests feel good. For example, serving little appetizers to your friends on pretty trays seems to make them happy. I know it works for me. My now famous magic party punch I invented years back doesn't hurt either.
Just a small town girl and a city boy.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
It comes right in on time.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Saturday marked the last day of my graduate school career. I have been waiting for this day for what feels like forever and, I've got to tell you, it was just as emotional, amazing and exhausting as the whole journey has been. (At some point, I may want to write an ode to my education, because it is not lost on me how very fortunate I am to have had the unique undergraduate and graduate schooling I have, but let's save that possibility for a post down the road and relish in the moment that I'm finally done!)
One of my favorite Van Morrison songs, Brand New Day, has the line: "I see my freedom from across the way and it comes right in on time." I couldn't have said it better myself.
At dinner, my family gave me a card that I'll keep forever. Michael, my crazy and wonderful brother-in-law, congratulated me on now being the most educated person in our clan (this will obviously not last, but I'll enjoy the title for the short time I hold it) and my mother made me cry by writing how proud my father must be. My sister wrote down the same Brian Andreas quote that I put on the card announcing the completion of my BA degree seven years ago:
"She came to sit and dangle her feet off the edge of the world
and after awhile she forgot everything but the
good and true things she would do someday."
Seeing this quote again reminds me of what a circular path life can take you on. This full circle has left me dizzy and deliriously happy.
Just because...
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
It's called equality.
Maybe you've heard of it.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Just around the corner.
I have been in graduate school since 1812. Okay, not really, but it sure feels like it. It has been a long and very rewarding (and very long!) road. My last class, however, is this coming Saturday. I really can't believe it. This has been such a long time coming and my family and I are going out to celebrate Saturday night. Sushi and sake, here we come!


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text: Recipes Health Conditions Cancer Prevention Yogurt Chia Pudding With Blueberry Compote By Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN, at Savor Health | Reviewed by a board-certified physician Updated December 05, 2016 Share Pin Email Print Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN More in Recipes Health Conditions Cancer Prevention Diabetes High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Celiac Disease Heartburn IBS Inflammatory Conditions Alzheimer's Prevention View All Courses Ingredients and Allergies Nutrients Vegetarian Vegan Calorie Counts Kid Friendly Recipe Nutrition Calculator View All (39 ratings) Total Time 10 min Prep 10 min, Cook 0 min Yield 2 servings (254 calories each) When the blueberries in this recipe cook down with just a touch of sugar, they develop a deep, sweet flavor that complements the tart Greek yogurt.Blueberries and other dark colored fruits and vegetables are rich in phytochemicals, naturally occurring plant (phyto, in Greek) chemicals, particularly anthocyanins and polyphenols. These phytochemicals may reduce risk of cancer and other conditions like heart disease, so aim to include dark blue and purple fruits and vegetables in your diet at least three days a week to reap the benefits.Additionally, the chia seeds in this recipe make it a healthier treat. They are a great vegetarian source of essential omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce inflammation in the body. Between the berries, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt, you've got a sweet inflammation-busting dish to enjoy for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. Ingredients 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup chia seeds 2/3 cup fat-free or low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2/3 cup water Preparation 1. For the compote: In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries and sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries just begin to soften and release their juices. Remove from heat and let stand and cool to room temperature. Once cool, place into a jar, seal the lid and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.2. For the chia mixture: Combine chia seeds, yogurt and water in one large or two smaller jars. Stir, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again, screw on the lid(s) and place in the refrigerator overnight.3. The next morning, scoop the chia mixture into a bowl and top with half of the compote, or layer the chia mixture and compote in the jar.Ingredient Variations and SubstitutionsYou're not limited to blueberries for this recipe. Try it with cherries, blackberries, raspberries, or even chopped plums instead for a berry-good twist. All of these berries and dark colored fruits provide natural sweetness and contain the same anthocyanin and polyphenol antioxidant properties as blueberries. Plus, the calorie count isn't all that different.Cooking and Serving TipsDuring the summer months, berries are at at their peak season and it is best to use fresh berries. However, the rest of the year when berries are not readily grown, aim to use frozen berries. Frozen berries are a beneficial type of processed food—they're typically frozen at the height of their ripeness so as to preserve their cancer-fighting properties and delicious flavor all year long. And if you want to enjoy this treat all week long, go ahead and double or quadruple the recipe, prepare everything on one night, and divide into individual grab-and-go containers. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! Show Full Article Up Next Up Next Article What Are the Health Benefits of Chia Seeds? Up Next Recipe This Easy Three-Berry Syrup or Sauce Does a Pancake Proud Up Next Article What Are the Health Benefits of Black Versus White Chia Seeds? Up Next Article Are Chia Seeds the Perfect Constipation Remedy?