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Borough Council Business Meeting, Wednesday – August 6, 2003
The Business Meeting of the Lansdowne Borough Council was held on Wednesday,
August 6, 2003 at 7:30 PM at Borough Hall. In attendance were Mr. Council, Mr. Burke,Mrs. Fryer, Mr. Klingler and Mr. Smith. Also in attendance were Fire Chief Young, Solicitor Scott, Borough Engineer Bevilacqua, Borough Manager Forrest, Police Chief Kortan, Treasurer Asciutto and Borough Secretary Henry. President Campuzano, Mr. Borgman, Mayor Young and Code Enforcement Officers Middleman and Travers were absent.
Tracy Fowler
84 S. Union Avenue
Ms. Fowler stated that the flooding problem at Bartram and Union Avenues has existed for over 35 years and has to be remedied. Ms. Fowler also stated that the pot holes on Bartram and Union Avenues are numerous and don't hold the temporary repairs that are done. Mr. Forrest will survey the problem. Mr. Council and Mr. Burke stated that discussions have been held regarding paving Union Avenue but plans are still tentative.
Ms. Fowler stated that better lighting is needed along Bartram Avenue and on the basketball courts at Interboro Park and presented a neighborhood petition to Borough Council supporting this request. Mr. Forrest stated that within the next three months Lansdowne and Upper Darby will engage in a feasibility study that will address the Union Avenue storm drainage issues. Mr. Council stated that there was some concern that the Interboro Park night lighting would disturb the people whose houses back up to the park but more meetings will be held on the matter.
Ms. Fowler asked if a letter would be sent to the neighbors regarding the timing of the 132 Bartram Avenue demolition. Mr. Smith stated that adequate notice would be sent to the neighbors.
Reports and Discussions
- Treasurer's Report — Mr. Asciutto had no report.
- Engineer's Report — Mr. Bevilacqua reported that the West Stratford Avenue
sewer project would begin on September 2, 2003. Abbonizio Contractors was awarded the bid in the amount of $100,455.00.
Mr. Bevilacqua stated that R. E. Rowles was the only bidder in the 2003 Road Maintenance Program in the amount of $23,463.10.
Mr. Bevilacqua reported that demolition of 288 W. Greenwood Avenue is scheduled to begin on August 11th.
Mr. Bevilacqua stated that two bids were received for demolition of 132 Bartram Avenue and 129 Fairview Avenue. A. J. Jurich was the low bidder for 129 Fairview Avenue in the amount of $13,940. Jenn Environmental Construction was the low bidder for 132 Bartram Avenue in the amount of $17,390. Both bids are subject to approval by the County.
Mr. Bevilacqua reported that the storm sewer project at 151 Glentay Road was advertised on July 28th and August 1st and bids are scheduled to be received on August 12th.
Mr. Bevilacqua reported that specs are being completed this week for the Twentieth Century Club and will be sent to the County for review.
Mr. Bevilacqua stated that a preliminary evaluation of Marlyn Park suggests eliminating the north branch of Naylor's Run sewer line. The cost for this project is approximately $250,000 with up to $100,000 savings realized for repairs done within the creek area.
- Solicitor's Report — Mr. Scott stated that the PNC $200,000 note will be received by
August 20th.
- Borough Manager's Report — Mr. Forrest had no report.
- Police Chief Dan Kortan — Chief Kortan had no report.
- Fire Chief Tom Young — Chief Young reported that a new ladder truck needs to be purchased and that it takes approximately two years to make one from the date of the order. The cost is in the range of $800,000 and higher. Chief Young will be investigating State lending and grant application procedures. Mr. Smith asked if there was a market for a good used ladder truck. Chief Young stated that many mechanical factors would have to be considered and feared that the Borough might inherit other problems of a mechanical nature if this approach was taken. The Finance Committee will discuss this matter at future meetings.
- Mayor Young — There was no report given in Mayor Young's absence.
- President's Report — At President Campuzano's request, Mr. Council asked that
Bob Wentzel be honored at the next General Meeting.
- Economic Development — Mr. Council stated that donations of over $2,000 have
been received for the Fine Arts Festival to be held September 19th through the 21st. The next Steering Committee meeting will be held on August 7th at 6:00 PM.
Mr. Council stated that a new ordinance would be passed regarding the Council of Governments on August 20th.
Mr. Smith mentioned that the Philadelphia International Airport Environmental Impact Statements may jeopardize the Renaissance plan by changing runway patterns. Mr. Forrest stated he would draft a letter to the FAA.
- Finance and Administration — Mr. Klingler asked that $2000 be given to the LEDC for the Fine Arts Festival. Mr. Klingler also suggested giving an additional $3000 loan to the LEDC to provide them with some cash flow. Mr. Burke asked what legal guarantee would be given that the $3000 would be repaid. Mr. Council stated that these funds could be set up as seed money with a one year repayment option and Mr. Forrest will see that the repayment is made.
Mr. Forrest stated that PennDot is looking for projects regarding the feasibility study and one of the high priority projects would the Lansdowne Avenue Congested Corridor Improvement Program. The project would be of no cost to the Borough. However, if the project is selected for construction (e.g., a closed loop system), the Borough could be liable for 20% of the capital costs (approximately $200,000).
Mr. Klingler stated that Comcast negotiations are ongoing and would be discussed in Executive Session.
Mr. Klingler reported that Geoffrey Berwind and Matt Schultz have requested that Celebration Theater's rent be forgiven for one year (9 paid Saturdays) while still using the facilities on these days, beginning January, 2004. Mr. Burke felt that an audit of the theater should be made available.
Mr. Klingler reported that Clarendon/Peerless Insurance Company will be underwriting the coverage for the Killed in Service Insurance program. Act 30 requires the Borough to pay the surviving spouse of a police officer killed in service the officer's salary for the rest of the surviving spouse's life whether they remarry or not.
Mr. Forrest stated that two options were available at this time: (1) pay a $500,000 lump sum into the Pension Plan, or (2) reimburse the Pension Plan as payments are made out of the plan. Mr. Burke questioned why this information was not made public beforehand. Mr. Council stated that Boroughs do not have a powerful lobbying group in Harrisburg and that a more effective liaison is necessary to keep the Borough informed of pending legislation. Mr. Forrest stated that it would cost the Borough $3500 per year for either coverage. Mr. Klingler stated that he recently spoke with a Smith Barney representative regarding the Borough's Pension Plan management regarding Act 30. It was decided to choose the second option for the first year.
Mr. Klingler stated that the Borough is facing significant sewer repairs and in the near future the issue of evaluating the quality and condition of the sewers will have to be addressed. The budgeting groundwork also needs to be evaluated.
- Municipal Services — Mr. Burke reported on the proposed Bulk Trash pickup program.
Mr. Burke stated that last year's bulk trash service was $12,000 over budget and asked Mr. Forrest for his input on the proposed new program. Mr. Forrest stated other communities have successfully been using a different approach to bulk pick up. Some of the alternatives discussed included having it held in March instead of April, charging a small fee for anyone requesting bulk trash pick up, having a monthly pickup schedule and not limiting the pick up to only one item. Mr. Council felt that a cost benefit analysis was needed before initiating any type of program. Mr. Forrest emphasized the necessity of making sure trash items get sent to the appropriate dumping areas.
Mr. Burke moved to award the contract to Conestoga Building in the amount of $7,064.00 for building a 25x35x14 salt storage shed. Mr. Klingler seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
- Public Safety — Mrs. Fryer stated that the next Public Safety Committee meeting will be held on August 13th, 7:30 at Borough Hall. Mrs. Fryer hopes to have comments and revisions on the siren draft report.
Mrs. Fryer moved to accept the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission that Officer Daniel Donegan be promoted to the position of Sergeant effective August 16, 2003. Mr. Klingler seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
- Zoning and Code Enforcement — Mr. Smith reported that the next Zoning Committee meeting will be held on August 12th to discuss a variety of Code issues. October 1st is the due date for the new building codes. Mr. Smith stated that 1300 letters have been sent out to rental property owners and approximately $12,000 in fees have been received to date.
Mr. Smith stated that various contractors and local investors have asked that a periodic list of vacant properties be made available.
- Parks and Recreation — No report was given in Mr. Borgman's absence.
Mr. Council stated that Jessica Cronin of the Family and Community Service of Delaware County would be invited to present a short overview on the Parents As Leaders program at the August 20th meeting.
Old Business — None.
New Business — Mr. Klingler moved to have the Secretary read Resolution No. 2003-20, A resolution of the Borough of Lansdowne of Delaware County, declaring its intent to destroy records. Mr. Smith seconded and the resolution was read. Mr. Klingler moved to approve Resolution No. 2003-20. Mr. Smith seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Klingler moved to dispense with the reading of and approve Resolution No. 2003-16, regarding application to the County Commissioners of Delaware County for an allocation of County liquid fuel tax funds. Mr. Smith seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Klingler moved to ratify decision to award Property Casualty Insurance to Clarendon National Insurance Company in the amount of $105,392.00 for the year 8/1/03 through 8/1/04. Mr. Smith seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Klingler moved to award the Commercial Crime Insurance to CNA in the amount of $1,362.00 for the years 8/1/03 through 8/1/06. Mr. Council seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Klingler moved to advance the LEDC a grant of $2,000.00 and a loan of $3,000.00 to support the Lansdowne Fine Arts Festival, September 19-21, 2003. Mr. Burke seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Smith moved to award Contract Number 106, the demolition of 129 Fairview Avenue, to low bidder A. J. Jurich, Inc. in the amount of $13,940.00, subject to approval of the Delaware County Office of Housing and Community Development. Mr. Burke seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Burke moved to award Contract Number LB SCTV #1 for the cleaning and televising of all sanitary sewer mains in Lansdowne Borough to low bidder Sewer Specialty Services Company, Inc. in the total amount of $117,180.00 based over a three year period. This bid is for Alternate 1. Mr. Klingler seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Burke moved to award Contract Number 101, the Rebid of 2003 Roadway Maintenance, to low bidder R. E. Rowles Asphalt & Sealing Co., in the amount of $23,463.10 which is the base bid. Mr. Smith seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Council moved to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter and two litigation matters. Mr. Klingler seconded and the meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.
There were no motions made upon reconvening from Executive Session. Mr. Burke moved to adjourn the meeting seconded by Mrs Fryer. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Ann Henry
Borough Secretary


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Facing the South China Sea near Cape Santiago and Palo Bandera Pt., where inter-island and ocean-going vessels pass through, are the white sand beaches of Calatagan, Batangas. Here lies Rosegold Beach Resort and Hotel, home to one of the few overwater aircon cottages in Luzon group of islands, Philippines.
Rose Gold´s unique feature is the overwater airconditioned cottages, accessible from the shoreline by a bridge made of wooden planks. These can house up to a maximum of 15 to 20 guests each, accessorized with hot and cold shower, its own living room, a kitchenette and a private veranda where one can have a spectacular view of the aquamarine floor.
Each cottage has its own sofa bed in the living area where one can open the sliding doors and capture the relaxing breeze from the sea. The kitchenette is equipped with its own personal refrigerator with mini-bar supplies. Dining table and room service is also provided if you fancy eating inside without having to go to the restaurant.
The private veranda is the another place to hang out and enjoy your private time alone or with your loved one. You can either watch the sunset, observe the marine life below the cottages, or go down the water through the wooden stairs provided for each cottage.
The rustic town of Calatagan, Batangas is relatively dry except during the rainy months of June to October. Some of its barangays have areas abound with mangroves and full of marine life and some even have initiated projects to protect marine life by making artificial coral reefs.
The Beach Area 1 is a long beach area stretching from the right of the Beach House all the way to the old Pump House located around 300 meters away. Here is the main area for any sportsfest set-up you may require for your group activity. By experience, it can accomodate a maximum seating capacity of 4,000 for a daytour group inclusive of all the tents for additional shade, chairs, tables and all the buffet tables/food distribution area it requires. The swimming area is a large area which is about 300 meters wide and 200 meters long(length being the distance from the shoreline to the deep part of the bay). Safety for kids is not a problem since the swimming area is only waist-deep at high tide(2ft – 3.5 ft.) and is closely monitored by a lifeguard.
Beach Area 2 is an area on the left side before reaching the pool area. It is accessible through a concrete staircase going down and its beachfront area is partly covered by a massive tree. There is an area where there are large trees and two of which have tree houses. Below those 2 tree houses are concrete picnic chairs and tables arranged in a circular manner. What´s good about this area is that it is secluded from the rest of the resort and can be a place for exclusive group activities. Groups can also have various activities like beach volleyball, obstacle courses, teambuilding, rope courses setup, orienteering, etc.
The best way to enjoy your stay at a beach resort is definitely watersports. Here at Rosegold, kids and adults have a variety of activities to choose from. With prior notice, jetskis, a speedboat and scuba diving facilities are available for your group. The speedboat can be enjoyed several ways. You can ride it by group and speed your way near the big ships passing by, ride on the towable balloon, a towable banana boat or a wakeboard and waterski for the more daring. Snorkels are also available for kids and adults alike at the frontdesk for rent at affordable costs. Marine life around the vicinity of the resort is abundant and can be enjoyed more if you snorkel around the resort. For those who cannot stand up to the action, a fishing trip can be arranged for you near the floating cottages at night.
More photos here

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MacBook won't turn on after HDD replacement
I tried to update HDD yesterday. While that procedure, the rubber with holds HDD has moved and I could not get the HDD back in. So I gone mad and tried to remove the rubber with a knife. Took long time and I have not always hit the rubber but the metal of HDD shaft. May I cause s short circuit of LogicBoard?
Are you talking about the rubber bushings that the screws pass through to anchor the HD to the systems frame? Which side did you do this to the HD or the system frame?
Hey Dan,
I am talking about the bushings with anchors the HDD. After I first tried to reinsert the HDD they were gone into the back of the HDD shaft (were the Connectors are) and I needed to pull them out, I did it with a screwdriver and a knife (think that was my mistake). Now it wont turn back on, no reaction at all. But charging works


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In early 2016, Codexis filed a lawsuit against EnzymeWorks in the US District Court for the Northern District of California in San Francisco for willful infringement of 10 biocatalysis patents and for trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, interference with business relationships and unfair competition.
This week, the court order has established the uncontested infringements of 10 of Codexis' patents by EnzymeWorks and removes any need for a trial on these issues. Over the past 18 months, EnzymeWorks did not contest the infringement charges or challenged the validity of Codexis' patents. It was partly on this basis that the District Judge William H. Orrick awarded the summary judgment of patent infringement.
"Codexis is pleased to finally have some closure about EnzymeWorks' blatant infringement of our patents and disrespect for US patent laws," said John Nicols, CEO and president of Codexis. "Like our customers and shareholders, Codexis relies on intellectual property rights, and we are grateful that the legal process vindicated our claims and protects our innovations."
This summary judgment order is a key milestone for Codexis in the lawsuit, however, additional disputes remain to be resolved at a jury trial.


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2018 Toyota Sienna Price and Release date
The 2018 Toyota Sienna handles like a hatchback, looks like a crossover, built by a company that prides itself on SUVs. It's competent, whatever you want to call it, and that's what matters. The 2018 Toyota Sienna lets down safety shoppers with relatively poor crash-test results. It overcompensates with features: leather, navigation, a tow package, and forward-collision warnings with automatic emergency braking.
2018 Toyota Sienna Exterior
With its better than average exterior, we give the 2018 Toyota Sienna a 6 for styling. We still like the 2018 Toyota Sienna pert sheet metal, six model years into its life span. It's an urban running shoe, trading off some ground-hugging lines for a tall roofline, a strike thrown right down the middle between rugged SUV and darty liftback.
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Swoopy lines say everything you need to know about the 2018 Toyota Sienna performance. It acts more like a zippy hatchback than crossover SUV, especially when it's fitted with the more powerful turbocharged engine. Offers a simple system that splits power between the front and rear wheels, and can move power between them as wheelslip is sensed. The 2018 Toyota Sienna Price and Release date can clamp its front brakes individually to simulate torque-vectoring, and to help the crossover corner more effectively.
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The differences between the two illustrate perfectly how expressive styling can rob interior room. The 2018 Toyota Sienna has a deep, heavily sculpted dash compared to the Honda; in the dash cuts into front knee room, and its footwells taper. There's plenty of head room, but the 2018 Toyota Sienna available panoramic sunroof has a deep mount, which slices into head room.
Rivals are more fuel-efficient than the 2018 Toyota Sienna, but gas mileage isn't bad. 2018 Toyota Sienna wins over crossover-SUV buyers with myriad features.


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By John Monaghan, Special to the Detroit Free Press. Read the full article on the Free Press website, here.
With so many local theater companies adopting a less-is-more policy of doing shows that call for just one or two actors and minimal sets, it's a treat to take in Hilberry Theatre's production of "The Way of the World." The Restoration-era comedy by William Congreve, first performed in 1700, offers lavish settings, two intermissions and enough witty banter to fill another three plays.
With that said, the play can be a bit of a challenge, especially when keeping track of the complicated plot. At its core, "World" is about putting one over on vain dowager Lady Wishfort (Bevin Bell-Hall), whose blessing is required if Mirabell (Kyle Mitchell Johnson) and Millamant (Annie Keris), her niece, are going to marry. They are linked by an unconventional (you might even say unromantic) view of romance.
What follows is an elaborate scheme that involves friends, relatives and servants whose names are nearly as absurd as their characters. Some, like the servants Foible and Waitwell (Devri Chism and Michael Phillip Thomas), are in on the plan, while others have private agendas.
Read the full article on the Free Press website, here.
Contact John Monaghan: firstname.lastname@example.com
'The Way of the World'
Three stars
out of four stars
In repertory through March 7
Hilberry Theatre
4743 Cass, Detroit
Production will be recorded for posterity
Despite its standing as a textbook example of Restoration comedy, "The Way of the World" has no recorded representation at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive in New York City. That will be corrected when cameras roll during one of the final performances of the Hilberry production in early March.
"I can't remember if we contacted them or they contacted us," says Maxwell Bolton, marketing manager at the Hilberry, Wayne State University's graduate theater program. "But they didn't have the play in their collection, probably because it is so rarely performed."
Bolton says a three-camera setup will be used to capture the William Congreve comedy. Once it's edited, the production will be available for viewing by appointment at the archive in Lincoln Center. The program, a part of the New York Public Library, has been recording significant theatrical works, including full performances and artist interviews, since 1970.
"We're obviously proud of the show," says Bolton, "and even more proud that it will soon be a part of theater history."


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Sumac, Orange and Beetroot on Smashed Butterbeans
A quick, easy & healthy meal that will work for lunch or dinner.
Packed with deliciously healthy ingredients, this Sumac, Orange and Beetroot on Smashed Butterbeans is sure to win you over![wpurp-searchable-recipe]Sumac, Orange and Beetroot on Smashed Butterbeans – – – [/wpurp-searchable-recipe]
½ tsp sumac
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp coriander seeds
2 clove garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
½ inch ginger
2 spring onions
20g parsley
300g beetroot
2 oranges
50g green beans
240g cannellini beans (or butter beans)
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper
1 chilli
1. Boil the whole beetroot in hot water until soft enough to put a knife through.
2. Boil another pan of water and put a tbsp. salt into the water. Once at a rolling boil drop the green beans in and cook for 2-3 minutes and run under cold water immediately until cool.
3. Segment the oranges and put to one side.
4. Finely dice the garlic and ginger and put into a bowl with the other marinade ingredients.
5. Peel the beetroot (just rub the skin off with your fingers once boiled) and slice into 1/8 'moons'. Add to the bowl with the marinade.
6. Slice the spring onions on an angle and chop the parsley. Add to the cannellini beans. Mash with the back of a fork so the beans become a textured mash and the onion and parsley are combined. Season with salt and pepper and the zest and flesh of one lemon.
7. Add the beetroot and marinade to a frying pan on a medium heat and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the garlic becomes crispy. Thinly slice the chilli and add to the pan and take off the heat.
8. Mix the cooked beans and orange segments with the beetroot so the spices evenly coat everything.
9. To serve, place a layer of bean mash on a plate and add the beetroot and orange over the top.
10. Optional garnish: chopped dill.


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Drawn to grief by unthinkable loss, surrounded by a world so unfair and unjust, one man navigates the deepest and cruellest pits of his heart to find his life again. Very highly criticised upon its release early this week, star-studded Collateral Beauty battles within its ability to connect with some (like me) and hopelessly crash for others.
The film unfolds with Will Smith as Howard, the guiding figure at a New York City agency in partnership with Edward Norton, Kate Winslet and Michael Pena. But after the death of his six-year-old daughter and inevitably the collapse of his marriage, Howard's professional capabilities breakdown and his sanity slowly deteriorates. His coping mechanisms compel him to write letters to abstracts – Time, Love and Death – while lurking around, but never entering, a help centre for grieving parents. As time goes on, Howard begins to learn that although time can take, it can also give new hope.
The screenplay glides with literary allusions, visual effects are sparing and beautiful, the cast is excellent and award-winning director David Frankel, who scored success with The Devil Wears Prada and Marley & Me, brings a level of philosophical sophistication to the film very rare in contemporary Hollywood. The combination of Helen Mirren, Jacob Latimore and Kiera Knightley as Death, Time and Love, and Edward Norton, Kate Winslet and Michael Pena as Howard's best friends, helps to carry the heart and soul of the film. Considering Will Smith clenches his jaw throughout the majority of the film, unable to express himself outside of his grief, the supporting actors challenge him impressively through outlets of existentialism, whilst visibly fighting their own wars. Collateral Beauty contains a very impressive outlook on life and the fabric of human emotion.
As it turns out, Will Smith's own father was diagnosed with Cancer three weeks into filming. As Will Smith mentioned in a recent interview, "Having to face my father's impending death while working on the struggles of my character, helped us to connect." This is precisely the mesmerising character struggle that rises in Will Smith, to be able to showcase his personal grief on both an artificial and personal backdrop of hopelessness.
"We're here to connect. Love, time, death. Now these three things connect every single human being on earth. We long for love, we wish we had more time, and we fear death."
Collateral Beauty might have crashed for some, but just like me (and everyone in the cinema around me who cried in the hypnotising emotional build up), the film explored philosophy and humanity in a way that was insightful, captivating and completely wonderful.
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Happy Saturday! Lynne here.
Leslie and I write a lot about our quests to be healthier and such. We have both had our buff days, where we ran a lot, and now life and age and kids and pie have contributed to us not being buff so much. And it's more than just how we look: we know that extra weight can contribute to all kinds of health issues, like heart problems (which run in our family), and to diabetes. I was actually diagnosed as being pre-diabetic 5 years ago, and with changing the way I eat, and with working out a heck of a lot, I lost weight, and my numbers went down!
So, 5 years later, I now weigh 10 pounds more than I did at the scary time, and although I haven't been told that I am facing diabetes again, I can't play around anymore. I am working on what I eat, in both how much I eat, and stopping when I am no longer hungry, but also WHAT I eat. I have been trying to mindfully eat, but what you are getting full on cake, then that's no good. I am working on moderation, and in really wanting to up my veggie and fruit consumption, and I have been eating some delicious things. Sometimes this takes time, so an easy option would be a nice bagged salad.
Except that salad makes me sad.
I have had yummy salads in my day. And yes, some of those were packed with creamy, fatty, and candied things, and I can't do that everyday. But candied things are delicious. And I am sorry, but sometimes regularly-billed salad makes me want to order something fried in retaliation.
I know that this sounds silly. And it's a mind thing, too. But you remember in the early 90's when everyone was into baked chicken breast because it was healthy? Then after your 100th chicken breast, you wanted to run for KFC? That is how I feel about salads. When I am looking at a menu for something to order, salads just seem, well, restrictive. And not fun when compared to something with cheese on it. I guess I have developed a mental block. And even when I buy bagged greens for my family, I probably get through one serving of them before I have had enough, and the bag sits there waiting for my husband to come home. So sad. Sad lonely bagged salad.
We're both sad, I guess.
But I guess this is okay. Salad is not chasing me down and forcing me to eat it. Which would be weird. And I am not being docked on fitness points. I guess it is good to admit that I am not so into it, which is good because it forces me to expand my horizons, because I can't not eat my fair share of veggies anymore.
So we're cool, salad.
Any of you have go to veggie side dishes? Please share!


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When At The Drive-In imploded, they left a black hole that neither The Mars Volta or Sparta had the escape-velocity to get out of. Sparta took the familiar sounds – the effects pedals and the song structures, but the Volta took the passion and the weirdness that made ATDI such a life-changing prospect. 'Threes' goes some way to redressing that perception – with songs like 'Crawl' and 'Without A Sound', Sparta's third LP occupies the vague space between stadium-wooing Foo Fighters and the stolid post-punk of 'Argument'-era Fugazi. Having found his own voice, frontman Jim Ward is no longer "that dude that did ATDI's back-up vocals". If Sparta have been damned thus far as the weaker of ATDI's progeny, let it be so no longer.
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The 39-year-old had witnessed plenty of violent protests in her native South Korea, where rowdy demonstrations are a Saturday newscast staple. These combatants, however, weren't blue-collar workers or student protesters, but dozens of blue-suited national lawmakers.
And they were in South Korea's august seat of government, the National Assembly.
Lee, a first-term opposition lawmaker, was center-stage in the pandemonium, storming a committee room where members of the ruling Grand National Party had barricaded themselves so they could vote without interference from the opposition.
But after a skirmish that seemed a 21st century version of castle defenders pouring boiling oil on the invading hordes, minority lawmakers finally broke through, only to find the room empty. Their political rivals had fled moments earlier through a secret back door. An incensed Lee smashed her colleagues' nameplates to the floor.
"If I had caught the GNP lawmakers running away, I would have shouted, 'You bastards!' " the petite, bespectacled lawyer said later as she poured tea in her office. "My gesture was symbolic, to mark a moment when the values of democracy and the process of reason had given way to chaos."
Welcome to governmental policy debate South Korean-style. Think "Fight Club," not "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."
The pre-Christmas melee, much of it caught on camera and broadcast worldwide, has led South Korea into a bout of political soul-searching, prompting many to ask why lawmakers here feel the need to throw punches. At what point in the political discourse, they wonder, does it seem like a rational move to brandish hammers, chisels and power tools?
Bloggers have likened the legislative mayhem to an episode of "Saturday Night Live," with one lampooning the battling factions as the Fire Extinguisher Party (FEP) and the Sledgehammer Party (SP). Polls show a growing public concern at the behavior.
In his weekly radio address after the brawl, a solemn South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said he "blushed with shame" over the incident.
"It was as if the hammer that smashed down the conference room door also pounded the democracy of Korea, as well as my head and heart," he said.
Political scientists say the clash says as much about the growing pains of a young democracy as the feistiness of the South Korean character.
"Korean democracy is only 20 years old," said Kyung Moon Hwang, an associate professor of Korean history at USC. "For decades, Koreans suffered under a military dictatorship. It was a time marked by tremendous political struggle by intellectuals and students. This behavior is a legacy of that era, that resistance of authority."
Others blame what they call a culture of confrontation.
"Koreans are just not that good in engaging in discussion; we're not good at the deliberative democratic process," said Chung-in Moon, a Yonsei University political science professor and onetime aide to former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun.
"One group says, 'My way is right,' and the other says, 'No.' The culture of accommodation just isn't there. So when it comes to politics, people tend to engage in the iron fist."
A recent survey shows that fights among South Korean politicians, listed as "parliamentary disorder cases," rose from five in 2006 to 47 in 2008.
Experts say American lawmakers likewise have seen their share of physical violence throughout history. "Congressmen haven't always referred to each other as 'My gentleman colleague from Nebraska,' " said David Kang, director of the Korean Studies Institute at USC.
"Go back 150 years, and there were duels and horse whippings in the U.S. Congress. Politics were a lot more bare-knuckled. Legislators used to get beat up on their way to vote."
Brawling among South Korean politicians is also not new. In 2007, lawmakers battled over a move to impeach then-President Roh. Politicians dived into the crowd like fans in a mosh pit. One was carried out on a stretcher.
In neighboring Taiwan, legislators' public battles have included wrestling, shoe-throwing, tie-pulling and the hurling of microphones, lunch boxes and books. A politician once tried to eat the draft of new legislation to stop a vote on the issue.
Although both nations feature developing arenas of free speech, South Koreans are fretting over the image their lawmakers present to the world.
"Many believe that it reinforces the notion that South Korea may be part of the First World economically, but remains politically backward," Hwang said.
The political antipathy has paralyzed the National Assembly, where legislators were able to muster votes on fewer than 300 of the 2,600 bills introduced in the most recent session.
"Many fighting politicians really do believe that if they lose their battle, democracy itself will be in danger," said Andy Jackson, a political columnist for the Korea Times.
Most South Korean lawmakers, he said, would rather fight than switch their votes: "The attitude is that if you're not fighting, you're not trying. So you pull off the gloves and you go at it."
The morning of the sledgehammer battle didn't start well.
Ruling party officials had heard rumors that they might be barred from their planned committee vote on afree-trade agreement with the United States, so several spent the night near the assembly building in case opposition politicians tried to stop them from showing up to vote.
Hwang Jin-ha, a GNP legislator who oversaw the committee vote, said officials secured the conference room in anticipation of an attack. "We shut down the door to prevent violence," he said.
Clearly, that tactic failed.
In an effort to delay the vote, opposition legislators and their aides fought past security guards to hammer through the door, shattering windows, only to find their way blocked by a mountain of furniture.
That's when the defenders inside reached out through the shattered door to attack with fire extinguishers, unleashing a volley of powder in the faces of their assembly colleagues, bloodying one man.
"As they punched the door with a hammer, we were upset inside. Democracy was missing. Talks with them will never take place, no matter how much they are whining and using violence," Hwang Jin-ha said. "What are we to do with reckless violence from small parties that act like gangs?"
Investigators are still looking into who fired up the chain saw. So far no one has taken responsibility for using it to help break through the door.
The battle over the committee room caused $16,000 in damage, and lawsuits over assaults and property destruction have been filed by both sides.
But many opposition lawmakers say the moral victory was worth the cost.
"We had to get inside that room," said Park Woong-du, an aide to Democratic Labor Party Chairman Kang Ki-kap, who faces criminal charges for his role in smashing the door and verbally abusing rival lawmakers. "Whatever happened, whether it was a fight or a debate, we had to get inside. For us, democracy was on the line."
But the battle could have political consequences. GNP lawmakers, who hold 172 of the 299 assembly seats, are seeking legislation to punish assembly violence with a mandatory three-year jail sentence, forcing offending politicians to give up their seats.
Opposition leaders call the proposal another outrageous attempt to bully minority politicians.
And in the wild world of South Korean politics, many fear the debate over anti-violence legislation could itself lead to fisticuffs.
For Lee, hard feelings remain.
This month, the mother of two found herself on the front lines of another political free-for-all when 200 armed security officers stormed a human blockade formed by minority party politicians in the rotunda of the assembly building.
Dozens were injured, including Lee, who was hospitalized after being dragged by guards. She said she was trying to protect a political party poster that security personnel had ripped down.
Several lawmakers have since expressed remorse for battling with the guards and fellow politicians, but Lee remains defiant.
"I have nothing to apologize for," she said.
Ju-min Park in The Times' Seoul Bureau contributed to this report.


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I'm trying to find my Focus.
I'm supposed to be giving my PlayStation Portable its last rites. That was going swimmingly until Saturday afternoon: I'd just finished Resistance: Retribution – which didn't get half as much praise as it should have, just quietly – and just started playing Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy. That was when my quasi-religious gaming experience went to shit.
Don't get me wrong: the game plays just fine and the new cast members are all good fits. Probably a little bit too similar to its predecessor, and still brimming with the same sappy, nonsensical drivel that had me itching to skip just about every cutscene; but still, the game features beautiful, fluid visuals and the same brand of dramatic, gravity-defying violence that made the last part of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (almost) bearable.
It was just seeing Lightning again. She was a strong protagonist, with a manner unbecoming of your typical Final Fantasy female (read: not solely candy for the male gaze, coherent, and not gasping in every second line of dialogue). She was one of the few reasons I persisted with Final Fantasy XIII for as long as one with a developing allergy to JRPGs could. Ultimately, an extended vacation with Light's polar opposite, Vanille proved to be too much for me to continue. Her insufferably high voice and insipid scripting was not a good match for the mindless grinding of the early chapters.
But seeing her again, dear readers, it was enough to send me back into that middling narrative. It was time for a change of pace: from the hectic, somewhat-shallow battles of Dissidia to the complex, arguably turn-based affair that is Final Fantasy XIII.
It was hard: picking up from where I'd left off – almost two years ago – reacquainting myself with a new battle system and terminology-heavy lore. Forty minutes of play in, and I still hadn't progressed past the chapter where I'd first hit the wall. Regardless of what weather effect I had in play, I was always presented with a battle that would take at least ten minutes to get through. I know you can opt out of some of these encounters, but I'm always suspicious that if I were to end the grind that I'd be fodder for future foes.
I'm glad I made the effort. Even if the script reads like a self-indulgent teen fantasy, the battle system is deep without feeling convoluted. Plus it's just plain amazing to behold; I mean this game is freaking beautiful. Even after a few years, some of the sequences are breathtaking even when compared to more recent releases.
I might even finish it. For the first time in what seems like years, I'm happy to play something that's not quite new. Let's forget about the fact that there's been no major releases in January, shall we?
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Ruth Wignall and her mother Liz Dodsworth enjoy a Night In for Macmillan
TV presenter Ruth Wignall is asking people across Wales to swap their night out for a Night In for Macmillan Cancer Support this May.
The popular ITV Cymru Wales presenter is encouraging people to host a Night In on Friday 16 May to help Macmillan to support people affected by cancer across Wales.
She has showed her support for the event by taking part in a Night In photo shoot for Macmillan with her mother Liz Dodsworth.
Ruth is supporting Night In after her family had help from Macmillan when her grandfather was diagnosed with prostate cancer and secondary bone cancer 20 years ago.
She said: "He was ill for such a long time and the degeneration was quite brutal, but Macmillan made all the difference to my nan and my mum.
"They did home visits, they helped with the practicality of it all and they were someone to talk to at such a lonely time – they were an extension of the family."
Her family's link with the charity has continued after her father Stephen Dodsworth, 63, was diagnosed with blood cancer three years ago.
Ruth said: "Dad has a type of blood cancer and he's doing really well.
"He has a really good quality of life but we know that that won't always be the case.
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Often described as the Earth's lungs, tropical rainforests take in vast quantities of carbon dioxide and through the process of photosynthesis, convert it into clean, breathable air. In fact, the tropical rainforests are the single greatest terrestrial source of air that we breathe. And yet we are destroying them at an alarming rate . . .
Here's some statistics from http://www.savetherainforest.org/ :
"If present rates of destruction continue, half our remaining rainforests will be gone by the year 2025, and by 2060 there will be no rainforests remaining.
Every second . . we lose an area the size of two football fields!
Every minute . . we lose an area 29 times the size of the Pentagon!
Every hour . . . we lose an area 684 times larger than the New Orleans Superdome!
Every day . . . we lose an area larger than all five boroughs of New York City!
Every week . . . we lose an area twice the size of Rhode Island!
Every month . . .we lose an area the size of Belize!
Every year . . . we lose an area more than twice the size of Florida!
At the very least, "with the destruction of the tropical rainforests, over half the plant and animal species on earth, as well as numerous indigenous cultures will disappear forever."
So now is most definately the time to act! And every little bit helps . . . So check out the list below and find out what you can do to make a difference and help stop Rainforest Destruction.
1. Know where your food comes from
Buy locally grown food and locally produced goods whenever possible - this way you can be sure where they have come from and what effect they have on the environment. Look out for coffee and bananas that are sustainably grown.
Click here to find out more about supporting your local economy.
2. Ask questions - don't buy things made at the expense of the rainforests
When buying timber and timber products check where they are sourced from and are they grown sustainably. The same goes for paper products, food stuffs . . . !
Read more about how Palm Oil production is contributing to deforestation here.
3. Eat less red meat
Rainforest is often cut down to farm cattle for beef. Eating less red meat will help cut demand and protect the rainforest!
4. Teach your children to care for the environment
Take them hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and generally spending time in the great outdoors. Get involved in local roadside or beach clean ups. Read with them about the rainforests and find them together on a map. Plant a garden together. There are tons of ways you can have fun together with your kids while teaching them to care for and work with nature.
5. Support SALVEASERRA
Support our favourite charity. Click here to find out all about them at Global Giving. Donate if you are able or simply spread the word about the good works they do.
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- The Minimalist said...
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These Homemade Natural Remedies Will Help You Treat Tonsillitis And Sore Throat
The tonsils are a pair of lymph nodes which are located at the back of the throat. Their inflammation is called tonsillitis. The tonsils prevent the entrance of certain microbes into the body, so they often get infected.
The most common tonsillitis form is caused by streptococcus bacteria, which is the origin of the term strep throat. Its most common treatment includes antibiotics, but in the case of persistent tonsillitis, there may be a need for a surgical removal.
Nevertheless, the removal of the tonsils increases the risk of more often inflammations, as more microbes may enter the body.
Symptoms of Tonsillitis or Strep Throat:
- Headache
- Neck and Jaw Tenderness
- Raspy Voice
- Bad Breath
- Fever
- Red Tonsils with White or Yellow Spots
- Sore Throat
- Chills
- Difficult or Painful Swallowing
The symptoms listed above may indicate tonsillitis, which is a really painful issue, so you should act quickly and prevent its further development.
These are the most effective, homemade tonsillitis remedies:
Ginger Tea
Ginger tea is extremely effective in the case of an infected throat, as it has powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. You need to crush a small ginger cube into a cup of boiling water. Let it steep and drink it afterwards.
Lemon Juice
The consumption of lemon juice strengthens the immune system and alleviates the tonsillitis symptoms. For best results, you should drink it fresh.
Cumin Seed Remedy
- 80g of Black or Cumin Seeds
- 1 Tablespoon Cognac of Whiskey
- 250ml of Filtered Water
In 200ml of water, add the seeds and let them boil for 15 minutes. You should get a black, thick and textured, similar to wet coffee grounds. Strain it and add 50ml of water again and boil.
You should consume a tablespoon of this mixture every 30 minutes. After 2 hours, you will feel relief, and you can expect all symptoms to disappear in 4 hours.
The strong antimicrobial properties of honey are excellent for treating throat infections. Hence, mix 4 tablespoons of honey in a glass of water and consume it 2 to 3 times daily.
Onion Juice
You should gargle with onion juice, and the fantastic anti-microbial properties of onions will effectively treat tonsillitis.
Turmeric is rich in anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. So, add a pinch in a warm glass of almond or coconut milk, and drink it in order to cure throat infections.
However, note that tonsillitis might be contagious, so you must prevent its spreading. Therefore, if these natural remedies do not treat your throat issues in a few days, you should consult your doctor and ask for another treatment.
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Rachel Bilson is no doubt a fashion icon. She's brought back the Wayfarer trend and now she's rockin' two toned hair. Now usually when someone has two-toned hair its probably because they were too lazy to go back to their hairstylist and get their hair re-dyed. Hell… even Drew Barrymore has signed on to this trend. And, lucky for you frugal people who don't want to do that — just leave your hair… it's now a trend. So, now I'm going to throw it to you — Out of all her fab hairstyles, which is your favorite? Are you digging the new two-toned trend?
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Two-Toned (Multi-colored) Hair…. ummmmSeptember 16, 2010
What do you think of this hair? I'll tell you what I think. It looks lazy. It's like they just don't care about touching up their roots. I admit, I've been a victim to two-toned hair before, but mine was obviously done on purpose. Drew's hair actually looked like she just let it grow out. I'm not sure this style will grow on me, but I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Sexy Tousled Beach Look? Yes, Please!July 6, 2010
You ever come home from the beach with salt in your hair and have this amazing tousled look that only comes with a day lounging at the beach? Well, isn't it a shame when you have to wash it out and your hair goes back to that limp, fine look that you started out with? Lucky for you, Bumble and Bumble makes a Surf Spray.
Great on people with thin, fine hair or people with minimal curl/waves that just want a little boost. This Surf Spray gives your hair that beachy, matte look and adds a lot of lift and volume. All you do is flip your hair spray some and scrunch and voila! You have that beach, sunkissed look. The only downside is that it's pretty pricey for only 40z… a little over $20. But, if you use it sparingly, then it's a great deal. It also gives you a medium hold without making your hair feel scrunchy.
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Mixed Chicks Hair Care…. a great find for everyone!November 11, 2009
I ran into the found of Mixed Chicks, Kim, at my gym. I overheard her talking about her company so I asked her about it. First of all, Kim is wonderful and beautiful and has this hair care company that she told me about. Of course, I was dying to try it. After all, Halle Berry raves about this stuff! A couple weeks later, I got some hair products in the mail. Now, let me begin with saying that Mixed Chicks is typically made for people of mixed descent who have frizzy and unmanageable hair. I have straight, thin hair. So I gave some of the products to my cousin who has got very tight curls and my boyfriend whose hair looks like a brillo pad, to say the least. I did use some and I'm hooked, so this stuff, while made for curly haired people, is also great for people with thin – straight hair!
I tried the shampoo and deep conditioner. Let me say, I have stopped using all the organic product that I've sworn by in the past because this takes the cake. Why? The shampoo is super lathery and is a great deep clean. Plus, I love the smell- it smells like a fancy hair salon. Yes, that's the best I can come up with!
The deep conditioner is a wonder. My hair is really long and usually I have to use TONS of conditioner to detangle and still my hair comes out in knots. This deep conditioner is so strong that you only need a dime size – literally – I am not kidding. It detangles and smells great. My own beef with this is that I wish it came in a squeeze bottle. I hate having to unscrew the tub every time.
I gave the leave in conditioner to my cousin as well as a sample set which included both of the above and the hair silk serum. She loves it all, and notes that the leave in conditioner is a bit thick, so you really have to work it in, but works wonders, nonetheless. And LADIES, the HIS MIX is perfect for your man. Same great smell as the Mixed Chicks for you. The best part is that you can use it too when you're at his house!
Spaaaahhhh Week in NYCOctober 8, 2009
One of the best things about NYC – besides the subways, dunkin donuts, Times Square, Central Park, East Village, Hot Dog Stands – is that they have Spa Week every year and all New Yorkers embrace it. It's basically a week where a bunch of reputable spas around the city charge a mere $50 bucks for their top of the line treatments. You only pay $50 and get over a hundred dollars worth of relaxation.
I love Spa week because I really can't afford to go on a regular basis, but for $50 bucks – what the heck! Plus they offer everything from Acupuncture, Facials, Swedish Massages and a ton more. For more information, check out this site Spaweek Guide which offers tips on how to spa, questions you might have if you're a first timer and a list of places that are participating. Ahhhhhhhh…..


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10 Fruits You Can Eat If you suffer from Diabetes
There are many actions you can take control diabetes. First and primarily, you may make a meals selection and preparation.
Recent research proved that entire fruits decrease the diabetes symptoms effectively. Not surprisingly fact, nearly all diabetics avoid fruit because they believe fruits contain a large amount of sugar. But, that is incorrect. Fruits contain sugars such as for example fructose, that unlike sucrose, requires minimal insulin and includes a low glycemic index. Fructose intake prevents numerous illnesses, stroke included. It lowers the cholesterol and triglyceride creation.
The below-listed 10 fruits are suggested for diabetics:
- Apples
Thanks to their powerful anti-inflammatory features and high content of soluble fiber, apples treat infections effectively. In addition, apples are rich in pectin that slow down the sugar absorption in the bloodstream. Apples boost the immune system, reduce cholesterol, and cleanse your digestive system.
- Black Jamuns
It improves the blood glucose control and has a hypoglycemic effect helping to reduce the sugar levels in the blood and urine. Its seeds manages diabetes because they contain jamboline that prevents the conversion of any starch to sugar.
- Papayas
Papaya is a extremely rich in vitamins and minerals, and it's recommended not just for diabetics, but for everyone. It's rich in fiber and antioxidants that prevent cell damage and protect the nervous system.
- Watermelons
It doesn't have cholesterol and fat. Instead, it's high in minerals and vitamins that control the cholesterol effectively and improve digestion.
- Peaches
They are rich in fiber, potassium, vitamins A and C. They have a glycemic index below 55, meaning that they are amazing food for diabetics.
- Guavas
Guava consumption lowers the absorption of sugar in the blood. It's rich in dietary fiber which ease constipation. It lowers the risk of development of diabetes type II. Guava has potassium that regulates that blood pressure.
- Cherries
They are extremely rich in enzymes that boost insulin and control the glucose levels in the blood. Moreover, it protects your heart health.
- Pears
They have a low glycemic index and are rich in minerals, including potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins such as E, K, C, choline, retinol, folate, and lutein.
- Pomegranates
Diabetics are more likely to develop heart diseases. Therefore, they should eat foods like pomegranates because they are rich in antioxidants which protect the inner lining in the blood vessels from the damage of the free radicals.
- Grapes
Numerous diabetics avoid grapes because of the thought that they are rich in sugar, which is false. Grapes have resveratrol, a phytochemical that modulates the blood sugar response. Moreover, it affects the way our body produces and uses insulin.
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I have written up a few posts now and not really gotten around to actually putting them up, but it is the holiday season I'm told time to be surrounded by good things and people who have loved you and supported you unconditionally through the past year so in the spirit of that I am making an effort! .
This year seems to have flown by .... what did you do last Christmas.. who did you spend it with..where were you ? Sometimes it seems like all a blur.
Do you remember that excitement of rushing over to family and loved ones or waking up early morning to open your presents under a tree covered in tinsel and beautiful lights .
When you want to make Christmas special you tend to go all out.Last year I made all the traditional stuff breudar , love cake which thanks to a faulty oven resulted in a not so great love cake,which was a bit disappointing as I was trying to make the day just perfect it was the first time I had attempted either of them so nevertheless was proud of the fact that I managed to try out my mums recipes at least .Oh and let's not forgot the yummy Christmas cookies with colourful icing and sprinkles who doesn't love being gifted a tin of home made Christmas cookies.
This year I thought that I might do something a little different . I have been playing with the idea of red velvet cookies based on a recipe I found on the blog Cooking Classy , they seemed perfectly Christmas like .They didn't turn out exactly as planned humidity and icing sugar not a great combination,but they taste yum and my whole apartment was filled with the most enticing smells of freshly baked cookies Nothing beats walking though the door and being welcomed by that !
Makes about 30
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder*
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp milk or buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 5 tsp red food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 30 seconds, set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix in eggs 1 at a time, blending until combined after each addition. Mix in milk, vanilla bean paste, lemon juice and red food coloring. With mixer set on low speed, slowly add in dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in white chocolate chips. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill 2 hours or until firm enough to shape into balls.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour powdered sugar into a bowl. Remove dough from refrigerator, scoop dough out and with buttered hands, shape into medium balls (about 2 1/2 Tbsp each). Roll cookie dough balls into powdered sugar and evenly coat. Transfer to Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheets and flatten slightly, then bake in preheated oven 13 - 14 minutes. Allow to rest on cookie sheet several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.


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As close as it gets
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
I've been keeping a log of working out since 2003. For the last ~12 months, I've been recording the game-level detail of squash matches as well (e.g., WLLWL for a 2-3 loss). I've been playing @Bain since 2008, and we've made some jokes about how our matches have always seemed very even, but I realized this week that I have the data to test that. I did a quick look through my data and sent off this email to most frequent 2008-09 squash partner:
"So, what I have learned (in addition to the depressing stat that I've averaged 9.5 minutes/day of working out since December 2003) is that Alex and I are 11-10 in matches and 60-60 in games. That's pretty much as close as it gets. Awesome."
Alex posted this to Twitter with the aside, "I'd thought it was much closer :-)"
Turns out, he was right. Alex had a suspicion that he had a huge advantage in the first few months we played, and that more recently I've taken charge. Nope – if that were true, you'd see his game total climb much faster than mine, then see me catch up. Not the case:
In fact, over 120 games, neither of us have ever been ahead by more than five games:
Not only that, but squash is notoriously streaky. If that were true for Alex and me, you'd expect wins to tend to be followed by wins and for losses to follow losses. Or, perhaps each win takes so much out of the winner that he tends to lose the next game. Nope, once again completely even. Following a win, I was 30-29. Our games are exactly as predictable as a fair coin: dead random.


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I'm sharing a very simple tag I made for the Artistic Outpost February blog hop using stamps from the A Favorite Book plate. There are two stamps used here from that plate - the main image and the word 'Read'. All of the various literature genres listed along the right side were printed out on my printer. The main image was stamped in jet black archival and colored with distress markers.
Thanks so much for stopping by - wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Designer: Linda Coughlin


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Globalgig is a new data tethering plan, which gives international playboys and playgirls a cheaper way of connecting to mobile data services when overseas. Prices start at a reasonable £15 a month for 1GB of data.
The service has been built by Voiamo, which has partnered with major networks in the UK, US and Australia (here it's powered by Three). You pay your money, get your little 3G dongle, then fire it up and generate your own, reassuring, Wi-Fi hotspot, freeing you from the immense stress of panicking about how much it's costing you to refresh Twitter every 45 seconds.
There's the small matter of a £79 upfront fee for the wireless hotspot dongle itself, then either the £15/1GB option, the choice of paying £25 a month for 3GB of data, or £35 a month if you're a frequent traveler and/or have the ability to put things like this down on expenses and have someone else pay for it. [Globalgig]


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Today is the day that The MCB Shop relaunches with brand-spanking-new-goodness for the autumn and winter!
Today is also the day that we share one of our favorite looks with the Bruekelen Turban in our photographer's secret garden. Raub Welch- artist, designer, part-time florist, full-time master of event and experience creator- gave us the most beautiful backdrop for us to showcase this style!
Check out the outfit details below. But, first: On your mark. Get set. GO to The MCB Shop!
Tell us what you think of our look, head on over to TheMCBShop.com to purchase your turbans, style them with your favorite outfit and share your look with us! Catch us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! #TheMCBShop #Turban #Headwrap #BabiesInTurbans #TheMCBProject #WednesdayWrap #TurbanatorThursday…you get the idea.
1) Turban: The MCB Shop
2) Dress- Forever 21
3) Top- Alexander McQueen
4) Purse- French Connection
5) Bracelets- Tory Burch
6) Shoes- ALDO


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The Code of Hammurabi
Rule One - The most important rule which supersedes all others. Always obey your leaders, especially the Highlord.
Rule Two - The Highlord has the right to exploit any Marauders in any way he sees fit.
Rule Three - Kingdom Channel. The Kingdom Channel is to be left on at all times. This is for two reasons. First so that you know what's going on within the Marauders. Second, so that you can be reached by your fellow Marauders with relative ease.
Rule Four - Lying. Never do it to a superior. Better yet, don't do it at all.
Rule Five - Never publicize private Marauder concerns outside the Marauders.
Rule Six - Don't engage in hostile activities with leaders of another kingdom unless we are already at war with them.
Rule Seven - Drunkenness. Don't speak at all on the Kingdom Channel if you're drunk, its annoying as hell.
Rule Eight - Languages. Since the Highlord generally speaks common, it is the language of the marauders. Hence, do not address the Highlord, or speak on the kingdom channel in any language other than common.
Rule Nine - Insults. Do not do it to a superior. People of your own rank or below, however, are open game for insults as long as you do not take it to far.
Rule Ten - Never show dissension in the ranks to outsiders.
Rule Eleven - Have Fun.
Rule Twelve - Anything else that I have said, or will say, in notes, on kingdom or in tells that sounded like a rule is one.
Rule Thirteen - Do not announce the presence of an officer before they announce it themself. They might be silent for a reason.
Rule Fourteen - Detection. Invisiblity, sneaking, non-detection, or any form of sight preventing spell or skill must be deactivated if asked by anyone.
Rule Fifteen - OOC kingdom. Do not ask for directions, or for help on oking. Use the kingdom channel for all IC matters. Do not use kingdom for OOC matters.
Written by HighLord Hammurabi. Revised by HighLord Solestri. Enforced by HighLord Teilk.


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The cover of Goldenbird #1 is inspired by this cover illustration for Judge magazine by Robert Patterson (1898-1981). I found this short info about the artist online:
After studying at art at the Chicago Art Institute and in Paris, Robert Patterson began his career as a cartoonist for Judge and Life, and on the staff of French Vogue. He has done illustrations for some dozen magazines, for advertising and other media and for numerous books, and is a portrait painter as well. He edited, as well as illustrated, ON OUR WAY, a book for teenagers. With his wife and son and daughter, Mr. Patterson lives in Easton, Connecticut.The illustrator is berhaps most famous for his work on the 1950's epic children's book, You Will Go To The Moon. At least, I think it's the same Rob Patterson.


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Theresa May broke with tradition today and said one thing at #PMQs that was actually true.
"Whoever wins the leadership of the Labour Party, we are not going to let them anywhere near power again".
The Tories, being investigated over £6,000,000 election fraud which is going unremarked in the mainstream media as their Prime-Minister-Without-Mandate continues to push through the privatisation of the NHS, are busily gerrymandering the constituencies to ensure that neither Labour nor anybody else can ever win another General Election.


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GO plc (formerly Maltacom plc) was constituted on 31 December 1997 with the purpose of replacing TeleMalta Corporation, a public corporation which was established by the Government in 1975 to provide and operate telecommunications services in Malta. The business of TeleMalta was transferred to GO on 2 January 1998 when the Government of Malta held 100% of the shares.
GO plc went public on 11 June 1998 when 40% of its shares were sold on the Malta Stock Exchange in the form of ordinary shares and on the London Stock Exchange in the form of Global Depositary Receipts (1 GDR = 6 shares). The IPO took the form of an offering of 40.5 million ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.5823 each. The shares sold to the public were offered at €2.0964 per share. The Company's shares began trading on both the Malta and the London Stock Exchange on 23 June 1998.
GO is Malta's leading provider of telecommunications and ancillary services and is the only quadruple play operator. The core services provided by the Group include fixed line telephony, mobile telephony, data services and Digital Terrestrial TV (through its acquisition of Multiplus Ltd in January 2007). GO's subsidiaries and associated companies are also engaged in the provision of data storage and cloud services as well offering internet, mobile and TV services in Greece through Forthnet SA.
On 15 May 2006, the Privatisation Unit authorised the sale of its 60% shareholding in GO plc to Emirates International Telecommunications (Malta) Limited (EITL) – a company which forms part of Tecom Investments of Dubai. The agreed price was €220 million or €3.6198 per share. The share purchase agreement was signed on 17 May 2006.
On 23 August 2016, Tunisie Telecom, through a wholly owned subsidiary TT ML Limited, completed its Voluntary Bid through which it acquired a 65.4% stake (representing 66,281,050 shares) at €2.87 per share.
- Innovate Software Limited (99.9%): this subsidiary is engaged in the development, implementation as well as support and maintenance of software.
- GO Data Centre Services Limited (99.9%): On 28 April 2009 the Group acquired 60% of BM IT Limited, BM Support Services Limited and Bellnet Limited (collectively the BM Companies) for a total cost of €9,439,096. The BM Group specialises in providing co-location, hosting, IP connectivity and bandwidth services as well as technical assistance and leasing of plant and equipment. It is the leading provider for such services within the Maltese market mainly to the large number of international gaming companies operating from Malta. BMIT also offers its services in 25 cities across Europe. On 1 July 2011, GO exercised its option to acquire the remaining 40% of the issued share capital of Bellnet Limited, BM IT Limited and BM Support Services Limited for a purchase consideration of €8.2 million.
- Cablenet Communications Systems Limited (51.0%): an independent alternative telecommunications provider in Cyprus offering broadband, fixed telephony and television services through its wholly owned cable infrastructure.
- Kinetix IT Solutions Limited (51.0%): [owned through GO Data Centre Services Limited] a company that specializes in the design, implementation, support and optimization of ICT solutions for the corporate sector.
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- Forthnet SA (22.605%): a telecommunications company listed on the Athens Stock Exchange and providing telephony, broadband and pay-TV services in Greece.
- Loqus Holdings plc (30%): operates a national radio-based vehicle location, tracking and two-way data system. Loqus has a listing on the Second Tier Market of the Malta Stock Exchange. In GO's 2011 Annual Report, GO confirmed its intention to sell the investment in Loqus Holdings plc.
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To get a view of the future scenario of enterprise resource planning software, it is necessary to understand the present scenario of ERP regarding its optimum utilization, ignored areas and untouched sectors. ERP has become an integral part of business today due to its proven benefits and huge capacities, but it is very easily evident that there is much to be explored and need to give up a previously set goal.
Gone by are the days when cloud erp software was meant for large and big business organizations only which have the capacity of investing money in millions. Today with the introduction of SaaS model, ERP on-demand and cloud computing, ERP software has come in the reach of small and medium-sized companies which have opened gates for ERP vendors to capture new markets.
Cloud computing is not a new term for the IT industry. Many mid-size companies and big organizations are adapting this technology to enhance their business capabilities. Cloud computing can easily transform the complex web of business technologies into a simple one if applied efficiently. The strength of this technology lies in its flexible nature and easy-sharing capability. Cloud computing as the name suggests, can take care of various applications running on different local computers from a third party.
You can also explore models like software-as-a-service (SaaS) in the cloud in contrast to the conventional on-premises software application.
Cloud ERP lowers your business total costs as well as flat-fee prices and there is a high level of security, privacy, easy accessibility and integration. You can also move your data at any time while new features and functions are added continually. It is a flexible and cost-effective option for medium-sized businesses because of its pricing model that comes with various alternatives like paying a flat fee for unlimited users which can boost return on investment (ROI).
Furthermore Cloud ERP provides application scalability and reduces cost on hardware. The hassle of managing hardware, software and upgrades is reduced while upfront expenses are also reduced. You can create an internal cloud to reduce constant hardware costs even as you maintain a greater control over integration as well as has local access to your data server.
You will also save money and time on installation and maintenance. Cloud ERP delivers access from any device on any platform devoid of costly and intricate VPN and remote access software. It can be managed from a central data store so that you can have access to real-time data and dashboards from anywhere. You will also have the opportunity to make use of it in multiple locations if you have branches.
Also, due to its multi-tenancy in nature, cloud ERP is not costly. The cost of an upgrade and product update is also reduced and the swapping between flexibility and cost gives a good reason for a multi-tenant infrastructure and a multi-tenant platform. However, the multi-tenancy takes place at the infrastructure, platform and application levels.
Big companies can own a server containing many servers as a cloud data center. This is referred to as internal cloud, but if a company has only one server, there will be limitations in the ability to add capacity. Hosting is another method of outsourcing IT operations and it can be only effective if the software does not have any client components.


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ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioTime, Inc. (NYSE American: BTX), a late-stage, clinical biotechnology company developing and commercializing products addressing degenerative diseases, announced the appointment of Cavan Redmond as an independent member of the Board of Directors of BioTime. Mr. Redmond will be the Chairman of the newly created Corporate Development Committee.
This committee was formed to advise the Board of Directors and management of BioTime regarding strategic partnership opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate structures to deliver long-term value to the Company's stakeholders. Additionally, the committee will advise the corporation's executive management needs as BioTime continues to simplify its operations, unlock value and prepares to become a commercial stage organization.
"I believe BioTime's Renevia and OpRegen programs have the potential to offer paradigm-changing treatment options for patients. I am excited to join the BioTime board to help guide the leadership team during this transformational period in the company's evolution," said Cavan Redmond.
Previously, Mr. Redmond held the position of Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board at WebMD Health Corp., where he streamlined operations to position the company for growth. Prior to that, Mr. Redmond served as Group President at Pfizer, Inc., where he was responsible for integrating and building a diverse business portfolio following the company's merger with Wyeth. During his tenure at Pfizer, he was also responsible for Pfizer's Corporate strategy. Additionally, Mr. Redmond held various positions at Wyeth including the 1st General Manager of Wyeth Biopharma, which he grew to become the 4th largest biotechnology company prior to the Pfizer acquisition. He also has significant consumer healthcare business experience overseeing both Wyeth Consumer Healthcare and Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. Mr. Redmond holds a BA from the University of Maryland and a Master of Administrative Sciences from Johns Hopkins University, which in 2012 honored him with a Distinguished Alumnus Award.
"We are excited and looking forward to adding Cavan's experience and energy to our Board," said Adi Mohanty, Co-Chief Executive Officer of BioTime. "Cavan's experience and skills will be invaluable to BioTime as we accelerate our transformation. This is an important period for BioTime as we prepare to submit Renevia for CE mark and begin enrollment of OpRegen cohort 4 later this quarter with important data readouts throughout this year."
About BioTime, Inc.
BioTime is a late stage clinical biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing products addressing degenerative diseases. Its clinical programs are based on two platform technologies: cell replacement and cell/drug delivery. With its cell replacement platform, BioTime is creating new cells and tissues with its proprietary pluripotent cell technologies. These cells and tissues are developed to replace those that are either rendered dysfunctional or lost due to degenerative diseases. BioTime's cell/drug delivery programs are based upon its proprietary HyStem® cell and drug delivery matrix technology. HyStem® was designed to provide for the transfer, retention, engraftment and metabolic support of cellular replacement therapy. BioTime's lead cell delivery clinical program, Renevia®, which consists of our proprietary HyStem® cell-transplantation delivery matrix combined with the patient's own adipose progenitor cells (Fat), met its primary endpoint in an EU pivotal clinical trial for the treatment of facial lipoatrophy in HIV patients in 2017. Submission for approval of Renevia® in the EU is expected to be early 2018, with possible approval in 2018. There were no device related serious adverse events reported to date. Our lead cell replacement clinical program, OpRegen®, which is a retinal pigment epithelium transplant therapy, is in a Phase I/IIa multicenter trial for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in developing countries. There were no related serious adverse events reported to date. BioTime also has significant equity holdings in two publicly traded companies, Asterias Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: AST) and OncoCyte Corporation (NYSE American: OCX), and a private company, AgeX Therapeutics, Inc.
BioTime common stock is traded on the NYSE American and TASE under the symbol BTX. For more information, please visit www.biotime.com or connect with the company on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Google+.
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The country has racked up a lot of debt (maybe you've heard). But, thankfully, interest rates are at all-time lows. That's saved you, the taxpayer, a bundle. Even though the national debt has tripled in the last 18 years, the amount the government spends annually on interest payments has declined from $232 billion in 1995 to $222 billion today.
But what happens when interest rates rise?
What if they rise a lot?
What will that do to budget deficits?
The common answer is, with a $16 trillion national debt, rising interest rates will blow a hole in the budget deficit. This seems unshakably, arithmetically, true. And it probably is. I've written a warning about it several times.
But there's another side to the story I've been thinking about, and it quiets the doom-and-gloom narrative down quickly.
The nation's finances have been here before. Worse, even. In 1946, just after World War II, public debt stood at 109% of GDP, compared with 77% today. And short-term interest rates hovered around 0%, just as they do today.
But from 1945 to 1980, interest rates surged from 0% to more than 11%. This is exactly what we fear happening today.
What did this rate spike do to the country's interest-payment bill? From start to finish, basically nothing:
Put this all together, because it's important:
- National debt was much higher in 1945 than it is now (in relation to the size of the economy).
- From 1945 to 1980, interest rates rose from 0% to 11%.
- This did virtually nothing to the real cost of paying interest on the national debt.