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Chicago - Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that her office, under agreements reached earlier this year, has notified three of the nation's largest insurance companies that beginning January 1, 2007, they can no longer pay contingent commissions to agents and brokers that sell certain types of insurance to consumers.
Madigan's office is sending notices to Zurich American Insurance Company, ACE and St. Paul Travelers, each of which settled with Madigan and the Attorneys General of New York and Connecticut earlier this year. The settlements resolved the states' investigations into bid-rigging and the steering of insurance business by insurance brokers and resulted in combined restitution and penalty payments of $310 million.
The investigations specifically targeted the insurers' practice of paying contingent commissions, which are additional commissions based on the brokers attaining volume, renewal and profitability benchmarks. The investigations found that contingent commissions encouraged brokers to steer business to the insurers paying the largest contingent commissions, even if it was not in the best interests of the brokers' clients.
"Through aggressive investigations and settlements, we are making sure that insurance customers are not subject to unfair practices," Madigan said.
The notices sent today were triggered by a provision in the settlement agreements with Zurich, ACE and St. Paul Travelers. The agreements provide that those insurers must stop paying contingent commissions in any line of insurance where the insurers that write 65 percent of the gross premium for that line of insurance do not pay, or have agreed to stop paying, contingent commissions. Based on these three settlements, and New York's separate settlement with AIG, the 65 percent "tipping point" has been reached for the following insurance lines: Homeowners Multi Peril; Private Passenger Automobile Physical Damage; Private Passenger Automobile No-Fault; Other Private Passenger Automobile Liability; Boiler and Machinery; and Financial Guaranty. As a result, under the agreement, Zurich, ACE and St. Paul Travelers must discontinue certain contingent commissions on January 1, 2007.
The Attorneys General of New York and Connecticut also are sending notice letters today to the same insurers.Deputy Chief Brent Stratton is handling these cases for Madigan's Public Interest Division.


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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Radio Ham Communications Magazine Antiques
The Radio1 issue is from 1942
These early issues of S/9 are from 1935
The Hytron Tube ad is a magazine back cover.
The real romance of radio & shipping. . . eh?
Remember to click on the image for a closer view. Images may have been better if I had removed the plastic covers.
Labels: Antique, antiques, communications, Ham, History, Radio
Thursday, May 01, 2008
US Dollar Value Inflation Risk. India & Euro OK
Avoid US dollar value shares?
Stick to Canada, Netherlands, German, India and more reliable currency values?
Addison Wiggins thinks so, because . . .
** Today, there are simply too many dollars in circulation for the currency's own good. Why? Americans have been living beyond their means for more than two decades. The U.S. dollar's problems stem from a single cause. **If there's a bubble,** wrote David Rosenberg, chief economist at Merrill Lynch, ** it's in this four–letter word: debt. The U.S. economy is just awash in it. **
You've seen it firsthand: John Q. Public now holds more credit cards and outstanding loans – with a higher and higher total debt load – than ever before. Outstanding consumer credit, including mortgage and other debt, reached $ 9.3 trillion in April 2003 – a significant increase from its $ 7 trillion total in January 2000 – but by the third quarter of 2007, debt had nearly doubled since 2000, to $ 13.7 trillion. With consumer spending alone responsible for approximately 70 percent of U.S. GDP, that's quite a hefty personal debt load.
The corporate debt picture is no better. American companies have never depended so much on sales of their corporate bonds. Between 2002–2007, investment – grade corporate bond sales increased nearly 60 percent, growing from $598 billion to $951 billion. But junk bond sales for that same period broke the bank, surging from $57 billion to $133 billion.
The third leg of the debt problem, following consumer and business debt, is Uncle Sam. Government debt as of November 7, 2007, officially passed $ 9,000,000,000,000. That's about $ 30,000 for every man, woman, and child in the country. This total includes debt owned by many types of investors, from individuals to corporations to Federal Reserve banks and especially to foreign interests. (By 2004, foreign central banks had stockpiled more than $ 1.3 trillion worth of dollar – denominated Treasury bonds and agency bonds at the Federal Reserve. By 2007, foreign debt had nearly doubled, to $ 2.033 trillion.)
What the $ 7.8 trillion figure does not account for are items like the gap between the government's Social Security and Medicare commitments and the money put aside to pay for them. If these items are factored in, the government debt burden for every American rises to well over $ 175,000. In 2005, the Methuselah of investment mavens, Sir John Templeton, then 93, said you should get out of U.S. stocks, the U.S. dollar, and excess residential real estate. Templeton believed the dollar would fall 40 percent against other major currencies, and that this would lead the nation's major creditors – notably Japan and China – to dump their U.S. bonds, which would cause interest rates to run up, thus beginning a long period of stagflation. He was right.
Don't let his age fool you – Templeton was still sharp in 1999 when the financial industry hacks in Florida were urging their customers to buy more tech stocks. Templeton warned that the bubble would soon burst. He was right; they were wrong. Of course, he was only 87 back then. He is almost certainly right again. Other great investors, too, are getting out of the dollar. For the first time in his life, Warren Buffett is investing in foreign currencies.
George Soros, who made a fortune selling sterling in the 1992 ERM crisis, warns that the U.S. system could " blow up " at any time. Richard Russell, the influential editor of the Dow Theory letters, speaking at the New Orleans Investment Conference, warned: "If ever there was a crisis that could shake the global economy – this is it." Jim Rogers is teaching his daughter to speak Chinese. When old – timers nod their heads in agreement – especially when they happen to be the most successful investors in the world – their advice may be worth listening to.
American consumers, companies, the U.S. government, and the country as a whole owe more dollars to more people than ever before. But perhaps the greatest threat to the U.S. economy is its foreign creditors. There is – or should be – a limit to the number of dollars foreigners are willing to buy and hold and thus a limit to their willingness to service our credit habit. Why? Because the United States, while still the world's number – one economic power, is showing itself to be an unreliable steward of its own currency.
Addison Wiggins
The DailyRekoning.com
Labels: currency, dollar, dollar inflation, Euro, Euros, India, inflation, US, US Dollar, Value

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Skiing right to the hotel
Would you like to enjoy freshly prepared pistes and be the first to leave your tracks in the glittering snow? Then the Schwaigerhof is the ideal base for you. From bed direct to the ski slope! The 4-star Superior Hotel Schwaigerhof is situated directly on the ski slopes and enables you the luxury of direct access to skiing.
Skiing at its best at the Hotel Schwaigerhof
The Hopsi lift Rohrmoos, the ideal introduction to the 4-mountain ski network in Ski Amade, is right on the doorstep.
In the meantime, our cosy sun terrace invites you to relax. Here you can take advantage of the Schwaigerhof cuisine on offer, while keeping an eye on your children as they dart around in the ski school and children's ski school opposite.
(If the snow conditions are good).
My tip for you
Host Gottlieb Stocker
Skiing for early risers
The early bird catches the worm" - Gottlieb, the boss, applies this motto to skiing. "Most of the lifts are running early in the morning from 0830. Take advantage of the freshly groomed slopes and ski "with the sun". First, make your turns on the slopes, which are already bathed in sun in the morning, because these will be "gone" relatively soon. The shady slopes are still in great condition even later."


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Letter to the Senate in opposition to any motion to commit the Labor-H bill back to the Appropriations Committee
October 22, 2007
Dear Senator:
On behalf of the National Education Association's (NEA) 3.2 million members, we urge you to VOTE NO on any Motion to Commit the FY 2008 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations bill (S. 1710) to the Appropriations Committee to reduce funding levels closer to those in the President's budget request.
Votes associated with any such motion will be included in the NEA Legislative Report Card for the 110th Congress.
The funding levels in the President's budget request would be devastating for public education. The President proposed cutting overall education funding by $1.5 billion (-2.6%), including cuts to special education, Head Start, and a 50 percent cut in funding for career and technical education. The President also proposed completely eliminating over 40 education programs such as dropout prevention, school counseling, education technology, civics education, and gifted and talented education.
In contrast, S. 1710 provides essential increases for Title I, special education, Pell Grants, and Head Start. S. 1710 will put education funding back on track and closer to meeting the needs of the schools and the millions of students they serve.
We strongly oppose any effort to reduce the critical education funding in S. 1710 to the wholly inadequate levels proposed by the President.
Diane Shust, Director of Government Relations
Randall Moody, Manager of Federal Advocacy


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While arguing with every Jane Austen fan about the silliness of her stories and the idiocy of her characters, I have always made an exception for Northanger Abbey. Very recently it was pointed out to me that I like that one novel by Austen because I have a taste for Gothic Romance - and though Northanger Abbey almost parodies this sub-genre, it sits well within the bounds of the kind of stories I enjoy.
My argument remains that I like stories where the protagonists have some sort of backbone, a will of their own and are not for ever swayed by what other people say. Therefore, I can not sympathise with Marianne (Sense and Sensibility), Emma (Emma), or indeed, most of the Bennett family (Pride and Prejudice). Catherine Morland (Northanger Abbey) always appeared to me to be more stable, a woman who knew what she wanted, and was usually not afraid to say so.
Today, I watched the 2007 ITV drama, based on the only Austen novel I actually enjoyed, and I loved it. All 92 odd minutes of the film were great. Well-cast, well-acted, well-directed, well-paced - the movie is a delight. It does not let you down anywhere. Felicity Jones (as Catherine) and JJ Feild (as Henry Tilney) are instantly likeable and you want them to get together, despite all odds. Carey Mulligan is quickly becoming one of my favourite young actresses; she shines as Isabella Thorpe here. All in all, I think this was an excellent bank holiday treat - and I'm almost tempted to read the book again!


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This Car Alarm Remote Control Is Terrific!Reviewing: Calsonic Kansei Corp. Model Astu15 Car Alarm Remote Control | Rating:
When we moved into a new city to start a new life as a newly-wed, we realized that the city we were going to live in had higher criminality than our hometown. That's when we decided to install a car alarm into our car. We were recommended by our mechanic to buy a remote control for our car alarm: Calsonic Kansei Corp model ASTU15. It's made in Canada and to be honest, my hubby and I never had such experience with car alarm since this is our first one. To activate the alarm all we need to do is pressing the car lock button on the remote control. It will automatically turn on the alarm then. But the car lock button won't work and instead it will make noises when a door isn't totally shut and we try to lock it in this kind of situation. There is a red button on the remote control, symbolizes some kind of lamp but we are unsure of the function of this button because we never use it and the mechanic didn't inform us of this button.
Our car alarm isn't that sensitive like some car alarms are. Some of those sensitive car alarms would make alarm noises even when there's a slight touch on the body of the car. This would of course annoy people especially when we park on the public places, like malls, supermarket, church, etc. Luckily ours doesn't work that way. It would make alarm noises when window glass breaks, or door breaks, anything that indicates breaching. My hubby seems pretty satisfied with this car alarm remote control and we surely recommend it.
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We worked on Maclaren while I was at Design MW and Kate Spade. This vintage Maclaren stroller is in the MoMA's permanent collection [Baby Stroller. 1966. Aluminum alloy tubing and saran polythene fabric]. Nice.
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My friend Gillian designed this poster when we were both working at Kate and Jack Spade. A great collection of objects -- some of which were Gillian's own -- all of which collectively capture the brand's aesthetic. [Nice stuff.]
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I used to love looking through the album covers in my Dad's record collection (last I remember there were about 500+). Just as graphically compelling as album covers, these record sleeves were found in this online library.
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On Saturday, we got together with friends for a Brazilian Festa. We ate a lot -- pao de queijo, feijoada, coxinhas, guarana, mousse de maracujá, listened to Brazilian music, and practiced our Portuguese. [Que saudade!]
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This is the packaging for the brand new figure set designed by French artist Genevieve Gauckler. It was created to celebrate her last exhibition in Japan called "Tokyo 41% Paris 59%". [Limited Edition]
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I love these airmail etiquettes. Often shortened to just etiquette, it is an adhesive label used to indicate that a letter is to be sent by airmail. Bid on one of these collections here.
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Any design, art work, legend or slogan imprinted to the left of the postage meter stamp which contains advertising material, or a slogan. - The Meter Stamp Society.
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"Assortment: Household Labels, Gummed. 10 cents. Canning, mailing, shipping, marking, mounting photos. Complete Assortment for Home Use." I found these in Graeagle, CA. For your own set, see these on Ebay.
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I remember when I paid 10 cents at school for a small carton of milk. Those were the days. ["Hamburger, Popsicle, Price" by Claes Oldenburg, 1962. Materials: Enamel paint on canvas stuffed with kapok.]
Speaking of school, a new 'university' was launched in London, led by a group of artists, writers and intellectuals in a small shop in Bloomsbury. "The School of Life" was designed to help busy people appreciate the finer things in life, like art, books and travel. Take a look.
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The teenagers from the youth group I work with start school tomorrow. Here's to the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. *[Happy B-day Mom]
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I came across this lot of office supplies on ebay a few months ago. Kind of reminds me of the junk-drawer at my grandparents' house. The one I would spend hours sorting through when I was younger.
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"Always do what you are afraid to do." I believe in living this motto from Ralph Waldo Emerson because pursuing our dreams often involves doing what we fear most.
I've been working on WealthGathering.com for the better part of a year with a team of fantastic developers. And before that, I spent a year developing the concept with the help of a couple of brilliant colleagues. Wealth Gathering is more than just a website to me. It's my vision to for an inspiring and human approach to personal finance. It's a community where people will create profiles, share information, and contact each other related to financial and life goals.
Not only does the new site need to have a lot of useful information and a clean design like any business website, but it also needs to work interactively and intuitively like a social network. I've been driving my poor web designers crazy fretting over small details of the site. What should the graphic look like on this page? Is the sentence on that page confusing? I've been saying for weeks (months) that the site is "almost" ready.
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Fiddle Around at 'Appalachia in the Bluegrass' Concert Featuring Ron Pen, Julia Weatherford, Will and Jennifer Bacon
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2017) — Former director of the University of Kentucky John Jacob Niles Center for American Music, Ron Pen, will bring his talents and knowledge of old-time music back to campus for the next concert in the "Appalachia in the Bluegrass" series. Joining the noted scholar and musician will be fellow fiddler and dancer Julia Weatherford, as well as multi-instrumentalist Will Bacon and his wife, Jennifer, a guitarist. This free public concert will begin noon Friday, Nov. 3, at the Niles Gallery located in the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library and Learning Center.
Ron Pen received his doctoral degree from UK in 1987 with a dissertation on the biography and works of the American balladeer and composer John Jacob Niles. He has continued his research in American vernacular music with an emphasis on the music and culture of the Southern Appalachian region. Pen's publication credits include book reviews, articles, forewords, book chapters, encyclopedia entries and documentary films focusing on topics such as shape note hymnody, early folk music collections, fiddle tunes and traditional, country and bluegrass music styles.
Pen was elected to the board of the Society for American Music and served as vice president as well as program chair and local arrangements chair for annual conferences. In addition, he served several terms as the book review editor for the journals American Music and Journal of the Society for American Music. Pen is a professor emeritus at UK School of Music where he also previously served as director of the Niles Center. His scholarship includes publication of "I Wonder As I Wander: The Life of John Jacob Niles" (University Press of Kentucky, 2010), and research on the history of old-time music and early folk music collections. Pen is also the recipient of both the UK Great Teacher Award and the Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Julia Weatherford's magical youth was filled with traditional old-time music, handcrafts, folk dancing, baroque ensembles and church choirs. She studied cello from the age of 12, harmonized in a vocal group, toured with a puppetry theater, performed and sang in summer theater, morris danced and contra danced her way through her early years. In 1980, Weatherford returned to the family home place near Black Mountain, North Carolina, and has lived there in a cabin built by her grandfather ever since.
For 13 seasons Weatherford played cello with the Asheville Symphony, meanwhile moonlighting on the fiddle, playing traditional old-time, New England and Celtic music for square dances, contra dances and in listening halls. She was the artistic director of the legendary Black Mountain Festival for many years. Among her performance and teaching venues are: the LEAF, Black Mountain Festival, Berea Country Dance School, Pinewoods, Moondance, Gypsy Meltdown, Folkmoot International and the Biltmore Estate. Weatherford plays solo cello and performs regionally with Celtic fiddler Nora Garver as StrathSpan. She also plays with a swing and traditional vocal group, Firefly, and with contra dance band Sugar High (with Laura Light and Paul Moore).
Coordinator of Fiddle Week at the Swannanoa Gathering, Weatherford has recorded on CDs of various artists including singers Heidi Talbot, Vollie MacKenzie and Mock Turtle Soup. In 2004, she released her own acclaimed debut CD, "The View from Here." Weatherford's latest project uses solo cello with a looper to create meditative music for yoga.
Banjo, kazoo, ukulele player and vocalist Will Bacon is a native of Knox County, Kentucky. He inherited his interest in traditional American music from his father, and pursued this interest after taking Pen's course on Appalachian music at UK in 1989. Two years later, Bacon borrowed a banjo from his father and started on a life-changing journey, learning countless tunes and songs from people across the United States.
Woven into the fabric of his life, old-time music became a central passion for Bacon, and he performed at an array of square dances across Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina during the 1990s. In 2003, he began playing banjo with the Red State Ramblers, performing throughout the U.S. and abroad. Bacon currently resides in central Kentucky with his wife, Jennifer, who is an accomplished artist and fine guitar player. Over the years he developed his own contracting firm, BaConstruction, and played banjo, fiddle and guitar in his spare time. He has also performed in community musicals alongside his wife and children.
The "Appalachia in the Bluegrass" concert series celebrates the old-time roots of American folk music by highlighting a diverse range of traditional musical expression. The concert series will showcase 12 different artists, duos and groups from southern Appalachia ranging from hometown heroes to those who have earned international acclaim.
The John Jacob Niles Center for American Music, host of the concert series, is a collaborative research and performance center maintained by the UK College of Fine Arts, UK School of Music and UK Libraries.
For more information on the "Appalachia in the Bluegrass" concert series or the concert featuring Ron Pen, Julia Weatherford, and Will and Jennifer Bacon, contact Revell Carr, director of the Niles Center, by email to email@example.com, or visit the center's website at http://finearts.uky.edu/music/niles.
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First track day of 2012 and there is no better place to go than the Monterey Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway. It's 2.238 miles in length with a 180 feet elevation change. It has eleven turns, including the famous "Corkscrew" at Turns 8 and 8A. The name Laguna Seca is Spanish for "dry lake". The area where the track is was originally a lake. The course was originally built around the lake, which has since dried up entirely. An artificial pond has since been added.
Unfortunately, on this April morning the weather wasn't fully cooperating and it was raining in the morning while we were setting up. However, it stopped raining around 9:30am and the track began to dry. Christian D. came up from Los Angeles and my buddy Scott W. went with me and helped out.
Biggest lesson never to be forgotten. Damp track or not, cold tires and taking it easy have to go together. I stayed out the first session because the track was too wet. However, on the second session I went out. The track was a bit damp but it wasn't too bad. On the third lap I got too comfortable and the tires were still very cold and I lost the rear in turn 8a, exiting the corkscrew.
From reviewing the video it sounds like it was a lot of little things that all added up. Turn 8 is the left hand drop off into the corkscrew. Turn 8a is the right hand out of the corkscrew and has less of a decline which loaded the suspension. Add to that a pretty hard lean angle and a little throttle and that spells disaster.


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Let me cut to the point: UpperCut is probably effective. But only if you grab the upper hand.
Fail to take the initiative in planning and executing workouts and the benchlike device will simply end up joining your collection of dusty fitness equipment. Whether and how well it works is entirely up to you.
This latest offering from Bowflex, a company synonymous with extraneous exercise machinery, UpperCut ($100, bowflexuppercut.com) basically amounts to a larger-than-average stepstool.
But this thing wouldn't be of much use as a stool. That's because instead of rigid supports, it's got wheeled legs that splay to the side, and feet linked by thick, elastic cords. When weighted, the seat collapses to the floor, only to spring back up when pressure on the seat is released.
The fitness applications are numerous. With help from the two elastic ropes, adjustable to inject more or less tension into the system, several great exercises become much easier to perform. Meanwhile, the wobbly seat and legs shift the job of stabilization to the user's core.
Along with simple instructions and all the pieces necessary to put together the device at home, Bowflex mails customers a poster detailing 12 exercises best suited to the "Upper Cut." There's also a link to a website with videos of complete, guided workouts.
Most of the exercises will be familiar to anyone with a modicum of experience in fitness: push-ups, flies, dives and pikes.
Aside from core and hamstring moves, which are performed on the floor, most entail lying on the stool facedown, with your chest on the seat and your hands on one or both of the handles. Hold the device one way and you're doing push-ups or dives. Turn it 90 degrees and you're doing some kind of fly.
Certain moves are great on the UpperCut. Push-ups, for instance, one of my exercise nemeses, are significantly easier.
Whereas normally I'm only able to execute a handful, with UpperCut beneath me, I can knock out dozens. For once, I'm able to keep pushing until I actually feel a burn in my chest.
Ditto the fly exercises. So long as I use my arms, not the weight of my body, to collapse and raise the legs, the move amounts to a legitimate but doable task for my shoulders, one I'm able to repeat far more times than usual.
Other exercises, such as dives, are dramatically more difficult. To execute and return from even a single dive, a sort of lunge performed with my knees on the ground and both hands gripping one handle, I have to give almost everything I possess in terms of raw abdominal strength.
UpperCut can't claim much credit for its pike maneuvers. They're perfectly brutal, to be sure, murderous on the core, but because the diving-like tucks call on none of its unique functions, they could be performed just as easily on any number of props. Even less specific to UpperCut are the abdominal raises, which could be done on a couch.
Cord tension plays an interesting role in all this. In weight-bearing exercises, such as push-ups, greater tension makes the job of pushing easier. But it has just the opposite effect in the dive exercises, where the cords are the main element of resistance.
The only problems with UpperCut are the material out of which it's made and the skimpiness of its exercise guidelines.
Fabricated down to its wheels out of heavy-grade plastic, UpperCut feels chintzy. Meanwhile, aside from the video link, which requires a smartphone to open, Bowflex offers no parameters as to number of repetitions or workout length or frequency. Truly, you are on your own.
But these are strikes, not a strikeout. Moreover, in some ways, the device hits home runs. So be forewarned: UpperCut strengthens your upper body, but it doesn't hold your hand.


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Saline nasal preparations are salt-water solutions used to help unblock a congested nose.
What is saline and why is it used?
Saline refers to the use of a 'salt water' solution. Plain water can irritate your nose. The saline allows the water to pass through delicate nasal membranes with little or no burning or irritation.
What are saline sprays, drops & rinses used for?
Saline nasal sprays and drops are used to treat a blocked nose (nasal congestion) in people with colds. It can help to thin the mucous and reduce the amount of secretion from the nose. It can be used safely in adults, children and babies.¹ In babies, only use the saline drops just before feeds and only if the nose is blocked. If saline is used too often, the skin around the nose may become a little sore.²
In babies, only use the saline drops just before feeds and only if the nose is blocked. If saline is used too often, the skin around the nose may become a little sore.²
Saline rinses can remove dust, pollen and other debris, as well as help to loosen thick mucus. It can help relieve nasal symptoms of sinus infections and allergies.
What saline nasal products can I buy?
|Examples of saline nasal sprays, drops and rinses that can be bought from your pharmacy
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Can I make saline solutions at home?
You can make your own saline solution at home using cooled, boiled water and the right proportion of salt. See below for instructions to make a nasal decongestant and a sinus rinse, and to find out why it's essential to use water that has been boiled and cooled.
Nasal decongestant
A home-made saline solution can be used as a nasal decongestant, particularly in younger children and infants.
Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt with 2 cups of cooled, boiled water and administer using a small spray bottle, a nasal dropper or a syringe.³
When using a home-made solution, it is important to ensure that the device fits the age of the person using it. Using an incorrect device can injure the nasal passages. Nasal droppers and nasal spray bottles can be purchased from your local pharmacy. Always check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are unsure about what device to use.
Sinus rinse
A home-made saline solution can be used as a sinus rinse in adults. Mix 1 teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon baking soda in 500 mL cooled boiled water.(4) Stir until dissolved. To rinse your nose:
- wash and dry your hands
- stand over a sink, cup the palm of one hand and pour a small amount of the solution into it
- sniff the water into one nostril at a time.
Repeat these steps until your nose feels more comfortable (you may not need to use all of the solution). You should make a fresh solution each day. Don't re-use a solution made the day before. Special devices, such as a sinus rinse bottle or neti pot, can be used instead of your hand. These are available from pharmacies. If you choose to use one of these, make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions about using and cleaning it.
Why does water need to be boiled first?
When making up the saline nasal solution is important to ensure that the water used has been previously boiled and cooled. Tap water is not safe for use because it's not adequately filtered or treated. Some tap water contains a low level of bugs (bacteria) that may be safe to swallow (because the stomach acids kill them), but in your nose, these bugs stay alive and can cause infection.(5)
Boil the water for 3 to 5 minutes, then cool until it is lukewarm. Previously boiled water can be stored in a clean container for use within 24 hours.
Possible side effects
Using saline drops, sprays and rinses is quite safe. It can sometimes cause mild discomfort and minor nose bleeds.¹ Contact your health care provider if you experience ongoing discomfort, nose bleeds or ear pain.
Learn more
The following links provide further information on saline nasal products. Be aware that websites from other countries may contain information that differs from New Zealand recommendations.
Saline nasal douches ENT Group, Auckland (NZ)
Nasal irrigation – is it safe? Public Health, WA (Australia)
Saline irrigation for sinus problems American Family Physician (US)
Saline nasal irrigation Univ of Wisconsin (US)
- Cold season in primary care BPAC, 2013 April
- Blocked nose in babies (snuffles) Patient.co.uk
- Do cough and cold medicines work in children? BPAC, 2010 July
- Sinusitis - treatment NHS choices
- Is rinsing your sinuses with neti pots safe? FDA, 2012 August


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Here are the two puppies that I am keeping from the breeding of Ch Braebrook's Black Russian and Ch Modadobe Sunset Dreaming. I know, I'm a little surprised I'm keeping a fawn too but he's very nice and has a lovely side gait. Also, the temperaments on this litter have been second to none, very pleased.
Here is Braebrook's Strike Your Fawn-cy "Blaze" at 10 weeks:
This is Braebrook's Red Line "Rally" at 10 weeks:
Pictured below is a quick snap taken by Ella with my phone of Braebrook's On The Road Again. Traveler is four months old now and looking quite lovely. I'm particularly pleased with that smooth shoulder transition, something that is difficult to breed for. His temperament is very good, excellent with children, other dogs, cats and he has a willing trainable attitude. Traveler is available to the right co owned home where he will either be shown or I am able to show him.
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What television writers have routed for ever since the show's inception has finally happened. The Jay Leno Show has been axed. The 10pm hour has proven that it belongs to scripted, adult dramas and has sent Jay Leno running back to the late hours of the night.
Everyone wants to focus on the impending scheduling conflicts this will create, and I'm not saying it's not worth talking about, but what I find just as interesting is the void created in the 10pm hour.
NBC has lost a lot of viewers in the 10pm hour and getting them back will be no easy task. Some have been burned by the move, losing interesting, gritty shows like Southland to the Leno experiment. Others have taken an interest in the CBS prime-time schedule.
More than anything, NBC will have to convince viewers that they still care about scripted drama. This will be hard to do with 2-hour episodes of The Biggest Loser and The Apprentice taking up four of the network's sparse prime-time hours, but a necessary evil with another unexpected five hours to fill. Will they make the same mistakes and give us another reality show to fill the time?
Summer programming in the winter wouldn't be the direction I would take, but given that NBC was trying to cut costs before this entire debacle, they'll be looking for even cheaper ways to bring back eyeballs.
NBC's decision doesn't only effect their network, but CityTV in Canada. The show was actually performing quite well in Canada, but now Rogers and CityTV will be forced to come up with a new plan for 10pm. The difference between them and NBC is that they had no say in the matter. NBC axed the show, CityTV has to pick up the pieces.
Right now, the worst thing about NBC is their reputation. The CW has their market cornered, with tween girls eating up Gossip Girl and 90210. As does CBS, with the CSIs and NCIS, and FOX, with House and juggernaut American Idol. The only image NBC has now is one of the loser, forced to sit alone at lunch time as the cool kids court all the high-priced advertising. The Jay Leno Show was one way to shake things up, but it became a step in the wrong direction. Rather than going for quality, they went for lower rent. In the end, it'll cost them more than they ever could have saved.
What I'd like to see NBC do is find their voice. Do they want to continue with reality-programming like a slightly higher budget MTV? Do they want to focus on adult-drama like AMC or the cable networks? The only thing NBC has going for them now is that everyone's eyes are on them, waiting to see their next move. They'll be back for the Olympics, too.
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Faster internet is coming, but not fast enough. We recently told you about the first Comcast customer to get a gigabit cable modem in Philadelphia.
And Comcast isn't the only company that's competing for first place in the gigabit internet race. AT&T is working on its GigaPower service, and Google is working on Google Fiber - all of which promise to be the next big thing as far as lightning-fast internet connection speeds are concerned.
But gigabit internet, which reports claim could be 50,000 times faster than internet speeds of today, is still a long way off simply because there's no infrastructure. So, until the fiber cables are laid and the services are in place, what can be done to improve connection speeds at home?
Recently, on the Kim Komando Show, Ernie from Portland, OR, asked the following question: Will hooking up two (or more) routers make my internet faster?
The short answer to that question is no, usually, it won't.
Here's why: Think of your internet connection like a pie that is shared with everyone at the table. If you have an additional knife (or another router in this case) to cut the pie with, you still would have the same amount of pie that you'd need to share. What you'd really need is more pie.
However, purchasing an additional internet connection and a dual WAN router could increase speeds, albeit it would be more costly. And, unless you need a business class of service, this option likely isn't worth the additional investment. It would be more cost effective and much less complicated to see if your internet service provider has a higher tier of service.
The one setting to change: As promised in the title of this tip, there's one thing in particular that can give your internet a real speed boost with little effort. It really is just one setting. We're talking about your DNS, or Domain Name System. If this is all the info you need, click here to learn how to change your DNS settings to speed up your internet for free. Oftentimes, this setting will double your connection speeds.
Otherwise, keep reading and learning. There's a lot more that can impact your connection speeds. And we want you to know how it all works and how to optimize your connection.
Common misconceptions
The example above provides insight into some of the most common misconceptions about how your home Wi-Fi works, and what causes speed delays to begin with.
1. Routers are the source of your internet: This is false. Routers are merely boxes that broadcast your internet signal over a certain distance so that multiple computers can connect to your network.
2. Routers provide access to the internet: In certain aspects, this is true. Routers do make it possible to connect to a local network, however, a router on its own is quite useless. For a router to work it must connect to a modem, which connects to a cable port on the wall that is activated by your internet service provider.
3. Modems are the source of your internet: Again, this is false. On its own, your modem is just a worthless device. Without an internet service provider, you will have no internet.
Why does this matter? Well, it just goes to show that there are a lot of different variables that can impact the overall speed of your internet connection. You can have a top-notch modem and router, but if you've purchased a plan that offers mediocre speeds, your connection will suffer. The same is also true if you have a great internet service, but are using old, outdated equipment in order to connect.Next page: Keep reading for more information about your internet speed.


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Men As Powerful Allies in Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness
Prevention, at its core, is about changing social norms and beliefs that make violence acceptable in society. Sexual violence is connected to all forms of oppression, but sexism (or the belief that women and girls are less valuable than men and boys), is one of the strongest forces. Although the anti-sexual violence and feminist movements have done tremendous work and education around sexism and how harmful it is to women and girls, men and boys have not historically been part of this conversation.
Traditionally, many rape prevention programs and sexual assault crisis centers have not actively recruited or engaged men as volunteers and staff members. Recently however, there has been an evolution of sorts that has added a progression toward prevention education in new and innovative ways. These efforts have been better able to address some of the problems surrounding peer and male/female relationships, and have begun to show anti-sexual violence advocates that change is possible. Ending sexual violence means transforming a culture of rape and effecting true social change. It means raising male awareness and actively challenging men to examine what it means to be masculine. In order to successfully transform and change societal attitudes, rape can no longer be seen as solely a "women's issue", but instead as an issue that affects both genders. Together women and men have the power to end rape.
As men, you can begin to look critically at how your own behaviors and attitudes might contribute to a campus culture that tacitly supports sexism and violence, and challenge each other to pursue a full, healthy vision of masculinity. Men at SMU can help stop rape and sexual assault by educating themselves about the facts of these crimes and serving as allies with women in preventing rape and other forms of violence.
Men's Pledge To End Sexual Violence
I Pledge to End Sexual Violence Because . . .
- I understand that what I do and say can either encourage or discourage stereotypes that can lead to sexual violence.
- I believe that rape will not end until men become part of the solution.
- I take pride in myself as a man.
- I understand that real men do not use their power to rape.
- I care about the women in my life.
- I am angry that people I know have been hurt.
- I know that a woman is raped every 3 minutes in this country.
- I understand that rape is a crime of violence against victims' bodies, emotional well-being, and right to do with their bodies what they choose.
- I recognize that men and women will not be equal until rape ends.
- I know that happiness between men and women is difficult in a world where rape exists.
- I accept my responsibility to assist in making this a safer world.
Thus, I Promise to . . .
- To take a stand and never commit, condone, accept, or stay silent about sexual violence
- To challenge other men to recognize that they can be powerful without making others powerless
- To encourage all men to work together with women, using their collective voices and resources
- Speak my anger about rape
- Talk with other men about rape
- Look at how we create a culture where rape is possible by the way men are raised
- Interrupt rape or sexist jokes
- Support laws that encourage men to take responsibility for ending rape
- Listen to women friends' fears and concerns for their safety
- Pay attention to cries for help
- Challenge images of violence against women in advertising and pornography
- Encourage women to be strong and powerful
- Recognize that cooperation is power
- Change whatever I am doing that helps create a culture where rape is possible
- Support women and men working to end rape.
* Original version of this statement by the California Anti-Sexist Men's Political Caucus.
Bystander Responsibility
Become a responsible Bystander and learn how to speak up, create awareness and prevent potentially harmful situations.
- Realize how other men's uncaring or wrong behavior might affect your own life. Some woman or man that you care about may have been raped. Understand that this person might need your support but might be unable to enter into a relationship at the present time. Also realize that some women who have been raped might feel distrustful of men in general.
- Confront other men's rape jokes and remarks; relate to others why these jokes are not funny and the harm they can cause.
- Confront other men's harassment--verbal or physical--of women. Most women don't consider it flattery but rather a reminder of their vulnerability to rape.
- Educate other men about what rape really is. Help them to clear up any misconceptions they might have.
- Confront potential rape scenes. When you see a man verbally harassing a woman, stand by to see if she needs help. If a man is hitting or holding a woman against her will, do something immediately to help her.
- When walking in groups of men or alone be conscious as you approach a woman. Be aware of how afraid she might feel, and give her space on the street if possible.
- Be supportive of women's actions to control their own lives and make their own decisions. Don't be afraid to express these ideas.
- Be aware of campus resources and help direct others in need of professional assistance. If someone you know has expressed violent feelings or demonstrated violent behavior in a particular relationship with someone, try to help him find an appropriate person with which to talk. See the On & Off Campus Resource Page
Alternatives to Coerciveness
- Listen carefully. Take the time to hear what the woman is saying. If you feel she is not being direct or is giving you a "mixed message", ask for a clarification.
- Don't fall for the common stereotype that when a woman says "No" she really means "Yes". "No" means "No". If a woman says "No" to sexual contact, believe her and stop.
- Remember that date rape is a crime. It is never acceptable to use force in sexual situations, no matter what the circumstances.
- Don't make assumptions about a woman's behavior. Don't automatically assume that a woman wants to have sex just because she drinks heavily, dresses provocatively, or agrees to go to your room. Don't assume that just because a woman has had sex with you previously she is willing to have sex with you again. Also don't assume that just because a woman consents to kissing or other sexual intimacies she is willing to have sexual intercourse.
- Be aware that having sex with someone who is mentally or physically incapable of giving consent is rape. If you have sex with a woman who is drugged, intoxicated, passed out, incapable of saying "No", or unaware of what is happening around her, you may be guilty of rape.
- Be especially careful in group situations. Be prepared to resist pressure from friends to participate in violent or criminal acts.
- "Get involved" if you believe someone is at risk. If you see a woman in trouble at a party or a male friend using force or pressuring a woman, don't be afraid to intervene. You may save the woman from the trauma of sexual assault and your friend from the ordeal of criminal prosecution.
- Realize how other men's uncaring or wrong behavior might affect your own life. Some woman that you know may have been raped. Understand that this person might need your support but might be able to enter into a relationship at the present time. Also realize that some women who have been raped might feel distrustful of men in general. This is not an abnormal reaction to such a traumatizing experience.
- Be aware of suspicious characters. In dormitories or other residences, men can also help by paying attention to strangers who appear to be wandering around the building. Ask them who they are looking for, and report suspicious behavior to University Police.
How to Be a Responsible Partner
- Consider your partner's feelings. Think about whether you really want to have sex with someone who doesn't want to have sex with you; how will you feel afterwards if your partner tells you s/he didn't want to have sex.
- If you are getting a double message from a woman, speak up and clarify what she wants. If you find yourself in a situation with a woman who is unsure about having sex or is saying "no," back off. Suggest talking about it.
- Be sensitive to women who are unsure whether they want to have sex. If you put pressure on them, you might be forcing them.
- Do not assume you both want the same degree of intimacy. She might be interested in some sexual contact other than intercourse. There may be several kinds of sexual activity you might mutually agree to share.
- Stay in touch with your sexual desires. Ask yourself if you are really hearing what she wants. Do not let your desires control your actions.
- Communicate your sexual desires honestly and as early as possible.
- Do not assume her desire for affection is the same as a desire for sex.
- Don't take offense. A woman who turns you down for sex is not necessarily rejecting you as a person; she is expressing her decision not to participate in a single act at that time.
- No one asks to be raped. No matter how a woman behaves, she does not deserve to have her body used in ways she does not want.
- Alcohol or drugs are not an excuse. The fact that you were intoxicated is not a legal defense to rape. You are responsible for your actions, whether you are drunk or sober.
- Be aware that a man's size and physical presence can be intimidating to a woman. Many victims report that the fear they felt based on the man's size and presence was the reason why they did not fight back or struggle.
National Organizations
- Men Can Stop Rape
- National Organization for Men Against Sexism
- Men Stopping Violence
- Men's Resource Center for Change
- Men Stopping Rape
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
- U.S. Dept. of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women
- The Voices and Faces Project
International Organizations


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I had a nice time at my good friend Kim Worley's birthday party the other night. Kim is someone I do not see very often, but I still have a strong bond with this individual.
The party was in the function room of a suburban pub. The thing that made this party stand out is that there were small musical acts playing throughout the night. Kim played the cello. I spoke to him briefly, and he didn't seem too happy with his playing. Whatever, it was the feeling of his playing that counted, it was very appropriate for the atmosphere.
I wish I had had the time to attend his concert this week, but unfortunately I was working.
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After the failure to get the Tiger upgrade to work yesterday, I've been looking at sorting out the issues that caused the upgrade problems.
Firstly, the local mail server gave me a lot of hassles, although that proved to be pretty easy to solve thanks to Howard. At this point it is worth looking back at why I was running a mail server anyway.
For many years my main ISP was Demon, who have always allowed infinite multiple mailboxes on a single account. Until Beth and I got married, I hadn't needed the feature, however after Beth managed to download a virus from her web based e-mail, whilst all the incoming mail from Demon was virus checked I decided that it would probably be better if we found a way to allow Beth to have an address on the Demon account. Without getting overly technical, Demon cheats a bit to provide the infinite multiple mailboxes, whilst still providing POP3 support, effectively dumping all the e-mail together into one account, and then relying on the user to split it. They do provide ways to do the split, but it is a hassle to set up and either provides one user to get everything, or individual users, no intermediate stage with single users and a catch all address to sweep up the rest. Therefore the most straightforward way to deal with it is just to dump all the Demon e-mail into a local mail server, and use that. Since the Mac includes a built in mail server, that seemed the easiest option.
Things remained like that until Arborfield exchange got broadband, when thanks to their increasing ineptitude, and generally poor product offering, ultimately Zen got my business for my broadband connection. The main negative with Zen was limited e-mail, so at that point I registered a domain name, and hosted this up with gradwell.com. At this point I only had their basic E-Mail Forwarding account that only rewrote the addresses on e-mails, but still needed my local e-mail server to do the sorting behind. Although I've subsequently upgraded the gradwell package, I've still stuck with the same basic e-mail setup.
Talking over the e-mail issue with Howard, he pointed out that my current gradwell package provided e-mail hosting, and with their superb management system I could easily match the setup I had locally, without needing any local server. One of those occasions where since other circumstances have changed, a different solution is now a lot more straightforward. As a result, I now have a similar e-mail setup configured through the gradwell servers to what I had before, however it should upgrade with a lot less hassle to Tiger, and won't need any fudges to work either.
The next issue to be addressed, that of Norton Internet Security Mac, was looking like running without a virus checker for a while, as currently only Norton Antivirus had been fixed (for a £26.99 upgrade fee), but a fixed Norton Internet Security was coming, but again that would be a paid for upgrade. However the MacDevCenter.com newsletter turned up this morning, complete with an article about an open source virus checker for the Mac called ClamXav. To be frank, the underlying anti-virus software ClamAV is actually responding as quick, if not quicker to new threats than the majors, pretty ironic for open source, and certainly quicker than the update frequency of the Mac version of Norton! Quite apart from that, it works on Tiger for free (although I'll probably give the developer a donation), whilst I'll need to pay to get a working version of Norton.
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We have been going through a bit of a rough patch with Veda and Jude. Veda is the epitome of a mean big sister and Jude is the most sensitive little guy on the planet. He is either giggling to the point of hiccups or having a total cry fest. So, the two of them together is usually a recipe for disaster!
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I've had a serious case of writers block today. Most days what I want to write just comes to me, almost like an actual light bulb in my brain. This post has been different. I feel like I have so much to say, and yet nothing is coming. So I'm going to write what is on my mind right now. I usually call it word barf, but for some reason that seems unappealing so maybe we'll go with word trail mix. Minus the raisins.


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After the honour of being nominated captain and flagbearer for Scotland at last weekend's Great Britain Championships in Rotherham, Whithorn Braveheart boxer Tyler Jolly was disappointed to lose his bout on a split decision.
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Fans of the 1960s TV series Star Trek were amazed when they saw Captain Kirk flip open a tiny hand-help phone to speak to the crew of his starship. Today, mobile phones are no longer science fiction. Wherever you go on Earth, from the polar regions to the middle of the ocean, it is possible to keep in touch by phone. With the latest models it is also possible to send e-mails and search the internet.
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Post by: al snow(32773)
2005-01-10 14:56:36
|now this just an idea but every month we place bets on the wwe pay per views and the winer with the most correct answers they get a cash prize of $1000 and 500xp and the person who has the most right answers at the end of the year win $5000 and 1000xp.please post if you like or not.
Post by: Fat Kung Fu Master(34195)
2005-01-10 15:11:06
|NO WAY! No way should people get exp just for winning a bet. And plus i doubt that Peter would let this happen because VOW is not a betting site its just for fun.
Post by: FloriZeus(7923)
2005-01-10 17:45:13
No what you could do is let the wrestlers bet their money on who will certain tournaments...
Say you wager 500 $ , if you get the winner right you receive 5000 $, if you don't you lose your cash.
It's very difficult to predict the tournaments :)
so people would lose lots of moneys (ie Peter would see no problem implementing it :))
Post by: Aiki(37380)
2005-01-10 17:58:18
it just couldnt work
Thats it the plain and simple truth
Post by: Coneman(325)
2005-01-10 20:28:34
Eg: Coneman has a wager on Bubba Gump winning the ladder, let's say Cone is in the final (even though Cone has no chance) I'd deliberately set Cone to 2,0,0 to make sure Bubba wins...or other people might start "rigging" tourneys...
As for the WWE PPV idea, its a bunch of crap. I can find out before the ppv's happen who will win..at least of most matches by using certain sites. So it'd be like another scam
Post by: gatcholio(28366)
2005-01-10 20:47:17
|coney would take a dive?
Post by: Necro Goth(48478)
2005-01-10 21:05:34
|I think it sounds a good Idea, except the exp, but yeah people should win money!
Post by: gatcholio(28366)
2005-01-10 21:19:19
Even bookies in the professional betting business don't take bets on professional wrestling, why? because it's predetermined outcomes.
I've seen bookies take bets on what will happen first, Redskins winning the superbowl, or George Bush being the first person on Mars. If they take ridiculous bets like these, you would think they would take bets on wrestling.
They don't, because the outcomes are predetermined.
Post by: Div(17156)
2005-01-11 06:13:48
|i say no..
Post by: al snow(32773)
2005-01-28 09:29:01
|oh sorry it's ment to be ap
Post by: lazy(27024)
2005-01-29 09:16:29
|If it was exp, that'd be the worst idea EVER second to the 3 sec idea.
Post by: homie(156015)
2006-01-05 08:29:38
|I bet the invisible girl that no1 could see looks pretty :)


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I graduated in 1944 from Auckland University College (as it was back then) with a BA majoring in History and Botany. I went on to do honours in Botany mainly because my brother had all the text books. I was pipped for a Senior Scholarship by Anne Wylie, a student from Otago. I got first class in my honours papers and was again pipped by Anne Wylie. We have been good friends ever since!!!!
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First Thursdays are a wonderful excuse to immerse yourself in the pulse of your city's art scene, bars, and restaurants. But it can be overwhelming to navigate the wealth of options available on these abundantly busy evenings – and it's important not to spoil your excursion because you're spoilt for choice. We've tried our hand at breaking down your itinerary this First Thursday in Johannesburg; take it all in, and do your best to forget that you've got work tomorrow.
Pros and cons: Braamfontein is at the heart of Johannesburg proper, and there is something organically vibrant about the galleries and bars in and around this area, which other locations lack. But it's comparatively bereft of restaurants, and it can feel like a less cohesive experience than the one on offer at the Keyes Art Mile, depending on the night in question.
Grab a drink at: Kitchener's: because it's the best, even when it's really, really busy.
Go and see: The Africa Express showcase at The Tennis Club. In addition to a wealth of exceptional local talent, Nick Zinner, the guitarist of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, is going to be there. Buy a ticket from the Kalashnikov gallery –the tennis club's not in Braam, but this is definitely worth the short drive.
Have dinner at: The Immigrant: it's a bar, but the food is fresh and delicious – and so is the atmosphere.
Pros and cons: The Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank is laden with galleries and good food vendors, and First Thursday here somehow feels more organised and accessible than its Braam counterpart. On the other hand, though, it can get unbearably busy and claustrophobic on these evenings; and there's something sadly canned, whitewashed, and suburban about Rosebank, relative to Braamfontein.
Grab a drink at: Circa Gallery, where there's usually an excellent gin-cocktail on offer.
Go and see: Wallen Mapondera's exhibition at Smac gallery. The Zimbabwe-born artist is debuting a series of sculptural collages, which sound very much of the moment in light of Zimbabwe's present situation.
Have dinner at: Saigon Suzy. This Asian-inspired restaurant features a range of dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, China, Korea, and Japan – escape to the beer garden in the back if the weather's nice. Order the Ramen if you're hungry, or several smaller dishes to share; and ensure that you sample one of their unique cocktails. It's likely to get very busy, though, so book in advance if you can.


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It's my other half's birthday today and he had asked for Bangers and Mash for dinner. How low key is that!? It did mean I had more time to spend on the cake and I decided to surprise him with something he's never had before: Guinness Cake!
I went all out and tried to fit as many of his favourite things in today so for breakfast in bed I did poached eggs and smashed avocado on a toasted muffin (his face when I came back into the bedroom with the tray was pretty much worth getting up at 5.35 for… still way too early).
For dinner we had sausages and mash, as requested, and I had gone to the butchers and got some really nice black pepper sausages – they were so much better than the normal ones we get from Sainsbury's I'm not sure I'll be able to go back to them… I served them with his favourite mash (skin on, mustard mash – quick and tasty!), gravy and broccoli. It didn't disappoint!
Years and years ago when I was volunteering in a cafe at university I made this Guinness cake all the time, like really, I made at least 4 a week. It was really popular and a fun thing to have on the menu. I then completely forgot about it! I was probably traumatised from baking it so much.. And then the other week an old "memory" popped up on Facebook and it was after I first got the recipe for this cake and it all came back to me! It's a very rich chocolate cake with a taste you can't really put your finger on until you're told it's guinness and then you taste it straight away (the name is kinda a give away though) and the idea is that once the frosting is on a slice will look like a pint of guinness!
It's a recipe from Nigella Lawson and can be found here: https://www.nigella.com/recipes/chocolate-guinness-cake
It went down a treat and I was so thankful for facebook for taking me down that particular memory lane.