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Last night I was driving my daughter home from kids clubs at church and saw my husband walking up and down the street. It seemed weird that he would be choosing to take a walk in the dark in freezing cold weather… until I got home and remembered the Samoan Coconut Rolls I had made earlier that were sitting on the counter. My guy loves these things! He was taking a very brisk walk so he could justify eating one. Haha! It's really a good idea actually.
Samoan Coconut Rolls is how we refer to these amazingly delicious sweet rolls. Their actual name is Pani Popo. They're just to die for!
I make these delicious sweet treats very rarely because we can polish off a whole pan in no time. But when I make them we really enjoy it!
I start with frozen dinner roll dough. These little balls of dough come in bags in the frozen section of the grocery store and I always keep them on hand.
I let the dough thaw and rise:
Once the dough is risen, I combine one can of coconut milk and some sugar.
The sweetened coconut milk is poured all over the dough balls and they bake in the sweet liquid.
OH MY GOODNESS! If you've never had them… seriously… soooo good!
My girl loves them too!
I like her a lot… can you tell? 🙂
12 frozen dinner roll dough balls
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar
Non-stick cooking spray (or coconut oil)
1. Coat a 9×13 glass baking dish with cooking spray then arrange the frozen dough balls in the dish.
2. Spray a piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray and gently cover the dough balls. Set them aside in a warm place to thaw and rise (see the dough package instructions).
3. Once the dough balls have thawed and risen according to package instructions, in a small bowl mix together the coconut milk and sugar.
4. Pour the coconut milk over the risen rolls, coating them thoroughly.
5. Bake the rolls at 350 for 30 minutes until golden brown.
6. All the rolls to cool before serving.
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22 Comments on Samoan Coconut Rolls – Pani Popo
wow, another recipe for the files, this looks amazing. All of my fav things in one recipe
Never heard of these! They look easy and cheap. Both of which are right up my alley. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
That looks delicious!
Oh to know how to make these now….can't wait to try!
Yummy, these look fantastically simple and sweet! Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday Linkup and hope you join us again this weekend! Pinning to our linkup board.
What brand of frozen dinner rolls do you use? I've seen this recipe before but I can never find the frozen dinner rolls that look like these.
I tried these last night. They were delicious! They tasted to me like fried dough — without the frying. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It will become one if my go to recipes!
Are you by any chance Polynesian?. I know its random but when I came across this I was stunned. Lol. In a good way.
Was making a few batches – think I used too much coconut mix over them. Should all of the coconut mix absorb when cooking??
So I'm making my menu for Easter and saw these beautiful rolls!!! I have a question. They look very moist from the coconut milk. Do these rolls have to be eaten right away? Or can they be made and held for a day.
It says sweetened coconut milk but the picture is unsweetened? Can you clarify please? Making these for Easter!
I'm seeing you added sugar. Whoopsy! Haha
Do you have to use a glass dish? I only have a metal pan
Made these for a family bbq, everybody loved them. A cross between dinner roll and desert custard roll. Had a few left over (lucky me), the next day they were just as good. I dream of these little gems.
Hi just wondering if I make these at night.. can I leave it out overnight for the next day? Or should I refrigerate?
I have made these a few times and they are wonderful. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe.
Are they to be eaten as a dessert or eaten with a meal ? I can't tell since the sweetened coconut milk was added ?????? They look absolutely amazing though !!!!!!!

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Just for Today
- Artist: Sonny Johnson
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- Release Date: 4/10/2007
A new CD that is dedicated to my Friend, Lee St John who passed away on July 23, 2003 from Cancer. One of His favorite songs was " Two Steps From The Blues" and I have included it on this Album. However, the title song "Just For Today" speaks more to who Lee was to so many that suffered from the disease of active Addiction. Lee was a recovering Alcoholic and had celebrated 10 years of freedom from active use just prior to his passing. He lived passionately and selflessly "Just For Today" The Album is a mix of 60's & 70's pre Motown style R & B, rock and easy listening. Four original tunes and some familiar covers make up the rest of the Album. The songs cross over some generally assumed genre's to deliver a satisfying musical experience Enjoy! Two new songs on the Album were written by Daniel and Danette Baird They are; "How special you are" and the Powerful, "Help me Break This Chain" A song that I had recorded in 1998 was added to this album for the 60's doo wop sound that it reminds me of.....called "I wonder" Written by Linda Bell The song "Just for Today" was a collaboration with Aaron Bell, Carl Storie and Myself. I created the Lyrics and Aaron put the musical structure together while Carl and I molded the song moment by moment with what we were feeling at the time. It's a very powerful song that's loaded with truth, recovery and heart.
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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 499026
Keyboard layout is ignored after log-in
Last modified: 2015-01-14 18:22:57 EST
Description of problem:
The keyboard layout that is selected during installation is ignored after logging in to the installed system.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
100% with two attempts.
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Begin installation
2. Choose Finnish keyboard layout
3. Finish installation; log in to the system
Actual results:
Keyboard layout is US. GDM correctly indicates the layout is Finland, but after log-in it is US, and the only layout listed in Gnome's keyboard settings (by default) is USA.
Expected results:
Keyboard layout should be Finnish.
Additional info:
I only tried with Finnish layout, but I don't see why this would be a Finnish-specific problem.
*** Bug 499051 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
Can you try updating to gdm-2.26.1-7.fc11,
gnome-settings-daemon-2.26.1-4.fc11 and
control-center-2.26.0-6.fc11, and see if the problem goes away ?
(In reply to comment #2)
> Can you try updating to gdm-2.26.1-7.fc11,
> gnome-settings-daemon-2.26.1-4.fc11 and
> control-center-2.26.0-6.fc11, and see if the problem goes away ?
Thanks Matthias
Works for me.
Thanks for testing
*** Bug 499501 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
I know that this is "an old bug" but this problem persists on all my Fedora 12 systems.
I use the "Canada French (legacy)" layout. When I shut down my machines (every once in a while for my desktop and server, and regularly for my laptop) after a new power-up, the US keyboard shows up as an optional keyboard layout, although the Canada French (legacy) layout is marked as the default; however, the US keyboard layout is the layout; to get the correct layout, in the system/keyboards/layouts screen I must select the US layout and click on "remove".
The above-mentioned packages, corresponding to F12, are all up to date.


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Following the Divine Liturgy each Sunday, please join us in the fellowship hall for our Sunday Lunch/Agape Meal. The word "Agape" in the Greek means "love feast" and originally referred to the Eucharist itself, but came to refer to a separate meal by about the third century. While the Agape meal is no longer a liturgical service in the Church, our Sunday Lunch following the Liturgy is a core element of love and fellowship in the life of our parish. We treasure this time together as a parish family, both to get to know new visitors, and to foster deeper family relationships with each other as we share a hearty meal together in a relaxed atmosphere. We view this time together as a vital part of our Church life as we get to know each other better, and have a chance to enjoy each other's company along our journey together.
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Looks like Greenheart Games isn't the only one entering the Tavern/Simulation world.
An early access tavern tycoon called, you guessed it, "Tavern Tycoon" has just been released on Steam.
Many are already comparing it to the same thing Tavern Keeper was compared to: Theme Hospital.
I think Tavern Keeper definitely beats this game when it comes to art and graphics (not that Tavern Tycoon's graphics are bad, but Tavern Keeper just has such a rich, unique look).
Cannot currently say much more since I haven't played it yet; however, I would like to hear everyone's thoughts and opinions about this.
People in the review section talk about boring, slow-paced gameplay, a lot of bugs, poor AI, etc.. The developer wants to 'balance' the game and add late-game stuff, and he thinks early acces is the best fit for that, obviously he has way more work to do. The developer says the game could be in early acces for half a year or a whole one, I do not think that is how early acces should be used.
I just hope it doesn't put a dent in Tavern Keeper sales and success. Even though I confidently believe Tavern Keeper will be better, by the Tavern Keeper is released, Tavern Tycoon will have been fleshed out quite a bit.
I mean the Tavern Keeper beta will be out around the time Tavern Tycoon full version is out.
Like I said though, I still think Tavern Keeper will outperform, but I can't say that Tavern Tycoon won't have some effect.
For some developers, Early Access provides them the necessary finances to continue development.
That is true, but he does have more work to do than just balancing the game and adding late game stuff.
i personally think tavern keeper still looks better.
Honestly Tavern Keeper looks like it has better graphics and is going to have more mechanics.
From what i heard is Tavern Tycoon has a lot of bugs and problems and gets fairly boring.
Like I've said, I think Tavern Keeper will be better too, but Tavern Tycoon, by the time the full version is out, could have some kind of a negative effect on Tavern Keeper sales.
I think it's important to realize that the game has a long way to go. When Tavern Keeper is finally released, Tavern Tycoon will have been categorically fleshed out and added to.
Competition or not, Tavern keeper pretty much already has my money
A good example of early access is software inc IMO, sure it's alpha, but the community seems to be listened to a lot with suggestions, and i don't think there's any major bugs.
Competition is only healthy. It's what drives your desire to be better. I'd imagine GHG have more resources. Tavern tycoon looks like theme hospital for taverns; not necessarily a bad thing. To me, it looks early in the development process, and Tavern keeper looks further along, and to me, the art style is less generic and more stylized (for tavern keeper)
That dev also works full-time on his game, I should play it again sometime.
Yeah, I've heard good things about it. I might buy it.
Reminds me of this:
(aka "Fears of a software developer")
There is definitely some truth to that kind of reaction but as is often the case with fears, they are not all that helpful and largely irrational.
This doesn't just apply to us but to anyone creating anything. It's normal that, as soon as you start your project, you will pay more attention to things that appear similar. Suddenly your idea is everywhere where before it seemed wholly original. There are a bunch of cognitive biases that further intensify this: attentional bias and frequency illusion are probably the most relevant.
We weren't aware of any tavern sim games before we started work on Tavern Keeper but since then quite a number of games with this overall theme have popped up:
Orcish InnEpic TavernTavern TycoonThe TavernMoonstone Tavern (was previoulsy Fortune's Tavern)TavernierArashia Tavernas well as a whole bunch of free to play, mobile and flash games...
So, why would we bother to invest so much time, money and energy into an idea that doesn't seem all that original anymore?
Simply put, while the idea of a 'tavern simulation game' is not unique, our vision for that game, and our execution of that vision is. We believe that Tavern Keeper will be something special and we are looking forward to showing players why.
We don't really see these other games as competition. Sure, they share the same theme but from what we see our game will be quite different. It's the same story with Game Dev Tycoon. There are now a bunch of game dev simulation games but we don't see this as a bad thing.
I own it, its pretty good but nothing like Tavern Keeper


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CHAPTER 2. Determination of Interest Rates. CHAPTER 2 OVERVIEW. This chapter will: A. Apply loanable funds theory to explain why interest rates change B. Identify the most relevant factors that affect interest rate movements C. Explain how to forecast interest rates.
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Determination of Interest Rates
This chapter will:
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There exists an inverse relationship between the interest rate and the quantity of loanable funds demanded.
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a. In equilibrium:
DA = the aggregate demand for loanable funds
SA = the aggregate supply for loanable funds
a. Slowdown in growth:
b. Increase in growth:
2. Impact of Inflation on Interest Rates
a. Fisher Effect:
states that the real rate of interest is the nominal rate less the expected inflation rate.
b. The greater the expected rate of inflation, the greater the nominal rate of interest.
3. Impact of the Budget Deficit on Interest Rates
"Crowding-out" Effect:
Given a certain amount of loanable funds supplied to the market, excessive government demand for funds tends to "crowd out" the private demand for funds.
4. Impact of Foreign Flows of Funds on Interest Rates
In recent years, massive flows of funds have shifted between countries causing abrupt shifts in the supply of loanable funds.
a. Foreign demand for U.S. funds
b. Household demand for funds
c. Business demand for funds
d. Government demand for funds
a. Future supply by households and others
b. Future foreign supply of loanable funds in the U.S.


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In 2017 you didn't really celebrate Valentine's Day unless you posted a love message to your Valentine on at least one Social Media platform. Whether it's Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or others, if you haven't expressed thanks for the gifts you received or your love for your Valentine, then you are celebrating the day wrong. Therefore, […]
Would you believe the most popular Valentine's Day activity this year was attending a wedding? And
Valentine's Day is known as the day for lovers. Or is it the day for bragging or airing grievances


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Using the VUKOTA projection system of Hockey Prospectus, Insider takes the temperature of key players on every NHL team, continuing with Edmonton. For a detailed explanation of Prospectus' proprietary GVT value metric, read more here.
Summer Skate -- Edmonton Oilers
The road back to relevance for the Edmonton Oilers remains a long one cluttered with steep learning curves and many losses. Although GM Steve Tambellini added a few more veterans to the roster this summer in Andy Sutton, Eric Belanger and former Oiler Ryan Smyth, Edmonton will still likely struggle to compete.


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Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the Canadian International AutoShow.
But car shows have been going on in Toronto for a lot longer than 40 years — the first recorded event was held in 1897.
No, I was not at that one.
But I do remember as a kid going to the Automotive Building at the CNE — or "Avtomotive" building as it was labelled in the "U-disadvantaged" Latin fashion of the time — and being entranced by all the shiny sheet metal.
No question: if my lifelong fascination with the automobile didn't start at an auto show, it certainly fed the habit.
And that is still among the main rationales for an auto show — to light that spark, fan that flame.
For the automobile is among the most emotional objects we purchase, one that we buy as much with our hearts as with our heads.
Which is where the "show" part of it comes in: concept cars, show cars, glitz and glamour, all of which helps make an auto show fine family entertainment.
Sophisticated auto shows like the CIAS broaden this appeal, introducing special attractions featuring vintage vehicles, customs, hot rods and motorsport displays.
Do auto shows have the same impact they once had?
Even at major international shows like those held in Frankfurt, Tokyo or Detroit, where car companies often debut their new models, much of the information is already out in the public domain before the reveals, thanks to the Internet.
That doesn't stop the press (that'd be me) and millions of visitors from attending, just to see for ourselves.
Some critics feel that young people today aren't as interested in cars as they once were. Those critics presumably haven't been to the CIAS recently — the light still shines in younger eyes.
If a kid can get up close to — maybe even sit in — a Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar or Bentley — they will very likely be hooked for life.
True, young people aren't buying many cars these days.
That's not because they don't care; it's that the current economic situation conspires against them.
But if they are buying — or if Mom or Dad are buying — the car show still represents the best way to begin the purchase process. Where else can a prospective customer at least test-sit, if not test-drive, all of the automotive candidates that might be of interest, in one warm, dry location?
You can't — well, aren't supposed to — actually buy a car at the auto show. But you can do a lot of the legwork.
Find out if you, your family or maybe your dog, fit in the vehicle. Check the style, inside and out: the fit and finish, the features, the fuel consumption, the price.
Determine if it belongs on your short list, whether it is worth a test drive.
And this is where auto shows are most important to the car manufacturers. They spend millions on advertising of all sorts, all to one purpose — get feet into showrooms.
And that's a big part of why they also spend millions on auto shows.
Despite the influence of the Internet and the advantages it provides in researching a vehicle purchase, most prospective buyers still want to try it out for themselves, in person.
The auto show truly offers something for anyone with even a passing interest in vehicular transportation.
And this really should be everyone.
Even if you hate cars, if you don't own a car, if you never ride in one (it's possible, if unlikely), you cannot deny that the automobile is also the most significant product in our society.
There's an old saying that one job in six is somehow related to the automobile. Not sure how they measure something like that, but think way beyond the people who design, engineer, assemble and sell them, or the components of which they are comprised.
There are the construction workers who build the infrastructure upon which our vehicles operate, technicians who service them, insurance companies and licensing officials.
And what percentage of our police departments, judicial system and medical system is devoted to the operation of vehicles?
Urban planning, public safety, the environment — I cannot deny that the impact of the automobile isn't sometimes negative.
But no one can deny that it isn't important.
Still, if you're reading this, chances are you're a fan.
And chances are I'll see you at the Canadian International AutoShow.


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Talk, don't write.
If left up to best-selling author Terry Kay, those words might be his chosen ones for the Athens-area scribes planning to attend the Harriette Austin Writers Conference this weekend.
Such basic communication doesn't happen enough here, he said, and is key to promoting the craft and local artisans.
"Athens is a fragmented community as far as writers go," Kay said. "I just love to see something work to bring them more together, even it it's just sitting around and talking."
Conference organizers have planned for more than talk Friday and Saturday at the Georgia Continuing Education Center.
Workshops and session topics will cover a range of fiction and nonfiction genres. Special issues such as Web design, good posture at work and how to pitch to agents will be addressed.
Kay, a keynote presenter, will host a Friday night dinner designed to promote and bridge Athens writers - be they academics with the University of Georgia, published professionals or those brand new to the craft.
An Athens resident and Georgia Hall of Fame writer, he pushed for such a get-together to help build a support base for locals on a day-to-day basis.
The annual conference is typically geared around contact with industry pros.
"They go to these things for the magic they hope to find there. Sometimes it works. Sometimes they go there and find an agent and say, 'Oh my God. I love that.' Most of the time it doesn't happen that way," Kay said. "What comes out of it that is really good is the network where you're sitting around with a group of people who are in the same fix you are."
The fear of losing touch as a community may have led to the groundswell of support for making this year's HAWC happen at all.
Last summer, the conference was abruptly canceled just months before its July date. At that time, Austin herself optimistically predicted the event would return despite the retirement of Charles Connor, who founded and organized the HAWC after the beloved creative writing instructor.
In fact, a number of her students and friends at the Georgia Center did agree to retool the event.
"We thought the conference should continue. That was sort of the big decision that was made," said Diane Trap, who is directing the conference. "Charles left us a wonderful foundation to build on."
Organizers turned to veteran HAWC presenters, including Kay, cookbook writer and chef Peter Reinhart and mystery writer Ralph McInerny.
A number of guests were sought outside Georgia, as well, and include agents and editors from the publishing hub of New York.
"We're trying to give people tools that they can use to get their foot in the door," Trap said. "One of the things that has been a focus on the conference from the beginning has been giving writers access to publishing professionals."
The first week of July, the number of people registered for the conference numbered three times higher than those who attended in 2005, Trap said.
But even with the more than 200 people expected this weekend, Trap said the conference would continue to foster a warm atmosphere where writers could make connections.
"What we try to do is have a very nurturing environment for people who are trying to write. There is a real need out there for it," Trap said. "That is a philosophy that comes from Harriette's classes."
Whether the level of support can be sustained year in and year out is too early to say, she added.
"This is our trial balloon. If this conference works, then 2008 is possible," Trap said.
What it is
The Harriette Austin Writers Conference, a 14-year tradition in Athens, returns July 20-21 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Editors, agents and writers will lead workshops and seminars touching on a range of topics related to the publishing industry. Fees vary with Saturday-only registration costing $185 or more, depending on meal and accommodation needs as well as professional evaluations.
The Friday Athens Writers Dinner is $30. For more information, log onto www.harrietteaustin.org or www.georgiacenter.uga.edu (see conferences menu) or e-mail email@example.com.
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What a great weekend away in Skegness for the Flintham cubs. We stayed at the Seascouts' hut and enjoyed fish and chips for supper. Fantastic weather for the beach and paddling pool enjoyed by all with ice creams to finish the day. The Aquarium was amazing, all the cubs & adults found something interesting, and the divers at feeding time were so funny.
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Flintham Cub Scouts proud to be at Newark District's St Georges Day parade
Bagheera April 26th, 2017
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Flintham Cub Scouts took part in the national celebration which included a Promise renewal to commemorate the official registration date of the Cub Scout section in 1916. Previous Cub Scout leaders attended the evening at Flintham Village Hall where the current Cubs played games and took part in a quiz challenge.
At 7:16pm (or significantly 19:16) Flintham Cubs and Leaders joined many others throughout the country in renewing the Cub Scout promise.
Everyone then retired to the Scout Hut for drinks, hot dogs and a slice of a magnificent homemade cake.
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Six Flintham Explorer Scouts have achieved their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's award this year.
They took part in a two day expedition, where they had to carry all their camping, cooking, food and clothing across the Nottinghamshire countryside.
For their volunteering they gave their time to Elston and Flintham village shops, the British Heart Foundation shop, taught cricket to younger children, helped out at the eco farm at Screveton, and the Flintham Beaver colony.
They improved their physical ability in hockey, military drill, rugby union, gym fitness and cycling.
They learnt and improved their skills in singing, Taekwondo, piano, home cooking and even helped design and setup the Flintham Scout Group website.
Bagheera November 28th, 2016
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Over the half term, eight Explorers redecorated the Scout Hut ably assisted by three parents and the Explorer leaders.
A great time was had by all as well as a job well done. Although one observer candidly pointed out – "We would have used less paint if there were not as much paint on the explorers as on the walls!"
Bagheera November 7th, 2016
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Our cubs went to London, at the end of September, as part of our 100 years celebrations. We had an early start on the train and then took a bus to the South Bank where we walked to the London eye: it was very busy with lots of people around.
Whilst at the top of the London Eye we invested 2 new members. The views where fantastic and we could see for miles as it was a clear sunny day. We then boarded a boat to Greenwich park and had our lunch on the boat.
At Greenwich we played games on the grass then we went to the Royal Navel museum. We went back to the South Bank on another boat and had a McDonalds for tea before getting a bus to the station.
We got home at 9pm very tired but with everyone having thoroughly enjoyed their day out.
Many thanks to all our parents and helpers who joined in, you made it a very special day for us and the Cubs.
Akela and Baloo
Bagheera September 26th, 2016
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13 Flintham Explorer Scouts completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh qualification expedition despite the atrocious weather on the first weekend in July. Well done to all!
Bagheera July 11th, 2016
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text: Love Your Neibour Love Your Neighbour The second great commandment also deals with love. This time, however, Jesus focuses our attention on our love for other people -- our neighbors. In giving these two commandments -- love God and love neighbor -- Jesus has summed up the heart of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20), God's blueprint for morality. The first four commandments focus on honoring God. The remaining six focus upon treating our neighbors fairly. However, Jesus takes them a step deeper and makes them simpler to remember. More than honoring God and treating others honorably, we are called to love them. Our motivation and passion are suddenly at issue and not just our behavior. God made us for relationship with him and with others. Our relationships are to all be marked by our love. Mark 12:31 ......The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'[a]There is no commandment greater than these." Footnotes: Mark 12:31 Lev. 19:18


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Worst Day of the Week: Cars, Snakes, and Budget Cuts
I try not to post too much about my life on the blog. I never thought my day to day life was interesting enough to share. My boss actually thinks I should share some of my experiences on my blog. Taking her recommendation I have decided to do a new weekly post about the worst day of my week.
Often when we experience bad days, they seem pretty bad in the moment. However, I often find myself laughing at what happened when I look back. Hopefully that will be the case with this week's worst day.
It started as a typical Tuesday morning. I woke up and prepared for work. Got in the car and it wouldn't start. Great. The new car battery was in the car. Unfortunately the battery being in the trunk, does not make the car go.
Having no car meant I would have to walk to the bus stop. If the bus stop was close this would not be a problem. The one mile walk combined with a sore foot meant I had to hobble as fast as I could. Well as I was hobbling, I almost stepped on a snake!
I had to take some time to assess the situation. It wasn't a large snake, but it still had teeth. The left side of the sidewalk is where the snakes head was at. The right side of the sidewalk was lined with a hedge. I could go a different way but I would lose time. What to do? I threw a stick at the snake. Did he decide to slither on? No. He just looked at me like I was the problem! Hobble foot Holly had to do a run and jump over the snake. Needless to say I missed the bus.
The bad day does not end there. I was late to work, which is not the biggest problem in the world. I explained the situation to my boss, which led to the conversation that I should post these stories online.
Then the axe came down. My boss put on her serious face. The budget for our department was cut.Not a small cut. Slashed would be more appropriate. I can keep my job for a few more months, but my monthly income will cut in half. And come Christmas, I won't have a job at all. At least I know it is coming.
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[Words by Jimmy "Jimmicane" Wilson]
I've been coming to the North Shore for a decade or more, probably 12 years, but I've never traveled here outside of the Triple Crown window. I've always been there sometime between November and the end of December. I've never been there without the full-on scene. I saw all my Hawaiian friends who I hang with during the season, but there were really only a few people from other places who came out for these recent swells. There were the Gudangs, Alex Gray, Damien Hobgood – that's who I was cruising with. It was all guys like Koa Rothman, Koa Smith, Nathan Florence, Jamie O'Brien, Mason Ho, picking the bombs.
That first swell was super west, with a lot of closeouts. There were hardly any Backdoor waves. It was pretty much all Pipe. They were tapering off, more than normal, and they weren't running as long. Even without the circus in town, it's still hard to get a wave at Pipe. The pecking order out there is tight. I'd say Mason was the standout of that swell, for sure. He tended to get all the craziest waves where it looked like no one was around him. This year, it feels like he stepped up his game to a new level.
This was my first time shooting with a drone. I didn't think much about getting one because I knew that it would just add another thing to my travel pack, and you're talking more money on baggage allowance. It's just another thing you have to deal with. So I was kind of opposed to it for a little bit, but then I bought one right before they closed Surfing Magazine. I was doing a lot more video and I wanted to have that extra potential to get B-roll. Just a couple shots here and there. I brought it on a family trip to Kauai for Sebastian Zietz's wedding. Whenever I had down time, I sent it up to get some cool shots. I found myself shooting a lot more photos than video with it. And it all came out pretty darn well, considering that I paid $1500 for everything, which comes out to about the same as I'd have spent on one helicopter flight.
I didn't grow up playing video games, and I feel like operating a drone is like playing Halo or something [Laughs]. I feel like anyone who was a legit gamer could get a drone and be instantly good with it straight out of the box. It's taking me a little bit of time, so I was kind of flying it safe and keeping it a little higher. At one point, I think I counted 8 drones in the air at the same time. Eventually these things are going to be crashing into each other. It's basically already happening.
At one point, when Pipe was going off the hardest, a military helicopter flew directly over the break about 50 feet above the lineup, maybe lower. I saw it coming in and was like, "Holy sh-t," and I started flying the drone up as high as I could. I swear, if it came maybe a couple minutes earlier or after, this huge helicopter probably would have wiped out five drones at once.
The strategy of shooting from land or the water compared to shooting from above is completely different. I'm more trying to capture action. At Surfing, I shot pretty much everything – honed in, pulled-back, lifestyle. But with a drone, you're trying to mess around and shoot a bunch and see what you like afterward. When you take the pictures, the screen goes black anyway, so you don't exactly know what you shot, because you're shooting bursts. I was really having fun with it because it was something new. I've been shooting photos for 15 years now, so it was just a cool, fun experience that I was excited about. Every chance I got, I would just fly it up until I ran out of batteries.


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While I agree with the gist of the article, it's a bit misleading to say that neither of the other 2 Senators had 2nd terms. They both died in office. Based on all polling and information, both Harding and Kennedy easily would have won reelection had they survived and ran.
The pattern may yet continue.
True, certainly of Kennedy (I wasn't around when Harding died). But the salient point should be that, Harding excepted, Senators only beat other senators. Which means that it was stupid to nominate McCain or any other senator in ' 08. Any of the governors who contended for the nomination would have done better than McCain - and very likely would have won.
The other point to make is that cream rises to the top quickly; it's up or out in the presidential sweepstakes. Once you become a governor or senator, the clock starts ticking - and if you don't attain POTUS or at least VP within 14 years, you ain't likely ever to be elected POTUS.
So trying to elect a three-term senator as POTUS is doubly a fool's errand.Oh, and BTW a VP is not an executive, and only two sitting VP's have ever been elected POTUS (three counting Adams, who was elected VP before the 12th Amendment changed the election process for VP). Put differently, only Andrew Jackson and Ronald Reagan won third terms vicariously thru their sitting VPs who had been their running mates eight years earlier.


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Hilarious moment TV host exposes 'martial arts expert' as fraud live on air
A MARTIAL arts expert was left humiliated live on air when a TV host accidentally exposed his party trick as fake.
The clip begins with the pair standing behind a collection of concrete slabs.
"I'm going to break that concrete slab with that glass without breaking that glass," the confident fella says.
He then grabs the glass and – after a few practise movements – smashes the glass it through the solid blocks.
Remarkably – he does what he promised and keeps the glass completely in tact.
The host was understandably impressed and went over to the slabs to prove how solid they were to the audience.
This is when disaster struck for the guest, however.
As the presenter lightly touched one of the bricks to prove his point, it suddenly split right down the middle – revealing the martial arts expert had deceived everyone.
He immediately puts his hand on his head after the terrible realisation he has been ousted.
The host – meanwhile – can't stop laughing, before apologising profusely for ruining the illusion.
Trying to save the situation, the giggling presenter adds: "Either way, that was very impressive."
The clip has been viewed more than 15,000 times since being uploaded to video-sharing site FlyHeight.
One user commented: "Lmao, total fraud. What an idiot."
Another added: "Sounds like pencils snapping, pathetic."


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Comiket 81 Day 3 Cosplay Eclectic as Ever
- Categories: Anime, Galleries
- Date: Jan 1, 2012 08:22 JST
- Tags: Comiket, Cosplay, Events, Firefox, Image Gallery, Otaku, Tokyo Big Sight
The mario girl is cute
Oh Luigi where are you now~?
is that miumiu? i think it is.
the arale one is awesome *_*
The Major Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell Standalone Complex cosplay is AWESOME!! Best Lookalike of the Major EVER!!!
Kamen rider is the best. I'm super jealous of his costume.
Clock Up.
The events of pic 66 led to the results of pic 75: Baby QBs!!! Who'd of thought QB'd get a guy pregnant!
I can guarantee you everyone who wore a mask in those photos was a pedophile... I'm looking at you, mass gathering of QB ;)
the 2 girls in pic 49 are the cutest. but what are they cosplaying?
From the "Ore-Imo" anime.
On the left: Kuroneko in Yukata(from a doujin i think).
On the right: Kousaka Kirino in maid outfit (from the episode 11 of the tv series)
The Firefox-tan at the top corresponds to the girl in the actual series of Firefox doujinshi created by "Moezilla" (もえじら). It's actually pretty good. Bought the stuff and met the artist this C81!
i'd let that Kusanagi cosplayer kick my ass any day.
lol at the tetris and pedo bear.
pic 071: wtf! how did he get his hair that way?
#66 and #71
what is this I don't even
Stubby legs D:
Mega-awesome Kusanagi and Revy cosplays.
Firefox-ko <3, I'd marry her right away!
this is comiket 80.
super sonico!!
nitro plus
I can't read kanji, and I'm curious, what's the al qaeda one say?
"This year 2012 too, Arukaida"
"which is not related to specific groups or religious ones"
maybe it's an inner 2ch joke?
Thanks for the translations. Even more curious now though... =/
2012年も あうかいだ = 2012 AUKAIDA too (obviously Al-Qaeda)
特定の団体や宗教とは無関係です = This has nothing to do with any group and religion.
Tat Yuki Nagato cosplay <3
yay tetris!
I don't recognize the purple haired girl from 45. Is she from Touhou, or am I just ignorant of anime?
lol i know that feel bro, i'm so out of date..
Tsukihime's Sion
Arigato gozaimasu.
bunnygirls ftw!
Dragon Kid!! and Blue Rose too!
Heh. The Firefox cosplay got a chuckle from me, even if it isn't anything to do with otaku stuff. Except that most otaku use computers maybe...?
thats the best Haruhi cosplay i've ever seen, ever
hell yeah! fucking sexy.. more pics of her pls..
Pic 10: The poor man's Morrigan.
What with the absolutely flat proportion all over the place, lol. Get someone else who's not anorexic, will ya?
Otherwise, I find the gag cosplays more entertaining. That crossover of QB in Yaranaika suit made me laugh.


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Phone Technology Creates A Cash Lifeline For Refugees In UgandaBy Staff, 4:26 pm
Brian Dinga, his sister-in-law and her six children fled their South Sudanese home in 2016 after his brother was shot dead.They trekked across the border into Uganda and were accommodated in the world's largest refugee settlement, Bidibidi, where they struggled to make ends meet. Brian, 62, had no job and no money, and prospects for the family were not good. A donated mobile phone has given them a lifeline. Brian now receives an electronic cash transfer via the phone to buy food for his family.
12 African Countries With The Slowest Broadband SpeedsBy Peter Pedroncelli, 11:36 am
It is no secret that countries with the slowest broadband speeds globally have a distinct disadvantage over others with regards to development and business capabilities. New research from British company Cable, looked at over 63 million broadband speed tests across the globe to determine the slowest broadband speeds based on country averages. Yemen is in last place in the ranking at an average speed of only 0.34Mbps, but a number of African nations disappoint with slow speeds.
12 Sub-Saharan African Countries With The Poorest Access To ElectricityBy Peter Pedroncelli, 7:57 am AFKI Original
Many of the countries with the poorest access to electricity are in Africa, with around 625 million people in sub-Saharan Africa devoid of any access to electricity whatsoever. Due to issues such as insufficient capacity, poor reliability, and high costs, only around 32 percent of the population within sub-Saharan Africa have access to electricity. We take a look at 12 Sub-Saharan African countries with the poorest access to electricity.
Booming Sudanese Internet Markets Attract Digital Media StartupsBy Ann Brown, 1:20 pm AFKI Original
Two young women hope to unite the Sudans with a digital media model for post-conflict Sudan. Sudanese internet use is robust. Sudan ranked No. 41 out of 201 countries for internet penetration. It has more internet users than Belgium. These entrepreneurs must overcome challenges unheard-of in the west.
Private Equity Is Not Dead, But Maybe It's Time For More Hedge Funds In AfricaBy Kurt Davis Jr., 2:00 am AFKI Original
Short-term volatility and uncertainty in the African growth story create opportunities for hedge funds. Hedge funds generally operate more flexibly than private equity, and they have the creativity to generate bond-like returns that outpace inflation. Critics say hedge funds have limited liquidity in an opaque world. The riskiest play — but with big returns — is in agriculture and land. Where land is for sale in Africa, investors are making a play for a limited resource, especially when it's arable, ripe for production or ideal for commercial and residential construction.
Opinion: Renewables Can Help Africa, But Real Solutions Lie In Nuclear, Coal And Natural GasBy Staff, 3:59 pm
Wind and solar power in Africa are short-term solutions that cannot fix serious, immediate problems. African cities need abundant, reliable electricity, and they need it now. Wind and solar do not equal real economic development or really improved living standards. African governments need to stand up to Europeans, global banks and environmentalists who oppose big power plants in Africa. Our leaders need to remember that Europe and the U.S. did not have a World Bank or other outside help when they modernized and industrialized. They did it themselves.
Opinion: Targeting Ivory Poachers With Drone Strikes Could Salvage Obama's African LegacyBy Staff, 1:01 am
Obama should instruct the U.S. State Department to designate ivory poachers for what they are: Terrorist financiers and facilitators of ISIS- and al-Qaeda-affiliated groups in sub-Saharan Africa. Make the life expectancy of poachers so short that no one will risk taking the job. And that requires a few well-placed military drone strikes on poaching camps from any number of our established drone bases in Djibouti, Niger, Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Burkina Faso or the Seychelles.
An Investment Banker's 54 Wishes For African Economies In 2017By Kurt Davis Jr., 4:29 pm AFKI Original
A sense of what Zimbabwe can expect post-Mugabe. Partnership in the fight against terror for Tunisia. Better strategies combating poverty and HIV in Swaziland. These are just a few of the wishes that a U.S. investment banker visualizes for African countries as the old year winds down and 2016 gives way to 2017.
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The Saxon Shore forts were a group of military installations built along England's southeastern coast in the late 3rd Century, probably to protect against invasions by Germanic peoples.
Britain was ruled by Rome in those days, and so Roman soldiers built and maintained nine forts, all strategically located near harbors or river estuaries. The forts varied in overall shape but were similar in defensive capabilities: tall, thick walls, surrounded by ditches and ramparts. Soldiers manning the forts would have had room for operating ballistas and catapults from the forts' bastions and towers.
The name comes from a late 4th Century document titled Notitia Dignitatum, which includes a list of "Castrorum Litus Saxonicum", which can be translated into English as Saxon Shore forts. The nine were, from north to south, these:
Also mentioned in that late 4th Century document was the Count of the Saxon Shore ("Comes Litoris Saxonici per Britanniam"), a leader who coordinated the defenses of all of the Saxon Shore forts.
Roman troops left Britain for good in 410. Not long after that, the Anglo-Saxons overwhelmed the area formerly protected by the Saxon Shore forts, and the new settlers didn't do well with the upkeep in all locations. The internal buildings, made of wood, didn't survive. The stone walls, however, lasted longer, especially if later inhabitants found a use for them.
Parts of some of these forts still exist, the result of continued attention by later Saxons and Normans and medieval English. For example, tourists can still see extensive remains at Portchester (left) and Richborough.
One particular exception is Dover Castle, onto which the current town was built.
Existing also at the time that the Saxon Shore forts were at their height were three forts across the English Channel. Those forts, in Gaul, were more localized, so no Count of the French Saxon Shore existed.
Some sources list a 10th fort, at Walton Castle, near Felixstowe; centuries of change in sea levels have eliminated any evidence to prove such a theory.


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Exam Format
The exam is in the conventional linear format. There are about 100 questions on the exam and candidates will have 90 minutes to complete the exam. The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which they are represented. The CompTIA Project+ exam is based on these objectives.
Domain, % of Examination
Pre Project Setup/Initiating, 12%
Project Planning, 29%
Project Execution and Delivery, 23%
Change, Control and Communication, 27%
Project Closure, 9%
Total 100%
Course Outline
1.0 Pre-Project Setup/Initiating
1.1 Explain the requirements to complete a pre-project setup
• Identify the project
• Validate the project
• Prepare a project charter
• Obtain approval (signature) for project charter
1.2 Identify the characteristics of a project
• Temporary endeavor
• Delivers a unique product or service
• Constrained by time
• Resources and quality
1.3 Summarize the steps required to validate a project
• Validate business case
o Feasibility analysis
o Justification for project
o Alignment to strategic plan
• Identify and analyze stakeholders
1.4 Explain the components of a project charter
• Key project deliverables
• High level milestones
• High level cost estimates
• Identify stakeholders
• General project approach
• Problem statement
• High level assumptions
• High level constraints
• High level risks
• Project objectives
1.5 Outline the process groups of the project life cycle
• Initiating/Pre-Project Setup
• Planning
• Executing
• Monitoring/controlling
• Closing
1.6 Explain the different types of organizational structures
• Functional
• Weak matrix
• Matrix
• Strong matrix
• Project Based
CompTIA Project+ DRAFT Exam Objectives 3 of 8
2.0 Project Planning
2.1 Prepare a project scope document based on an approved project charter
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Scope boundaries
• Constraints
• Assumptions
• Detailed objectives
• Final project acceptance criteria
• Validate scope statement with stakeholders
2.2 Use a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and WBS dictionary to organize project planning
• Explain the benefits of WBS
• Explain the levels of a WBS
• Explain the purpose of a WBS
• Identify the planning processes which utilize the WBS as an input
• Critique a given WBS
• Explain the purpose of a WBS dictionary
2.3 Outline a process for managing changes to the project
• Approvals required
• Forms needed
• Turnaround times
• Document routing
• Communication flow
2.4 Develop a project schedule based on WBS, project scope and resource requirements
• Schedule to milestones
• Analyze Gantt chart
• Identify dependency types
• Determine the critical path of a project schedule
• Establish schedule baselines
2.5 Given a desired deliverable, apply the appropriate tool and/or method to produce the appropriate outcome
• Tools
o PERT
o Gantt
• Methods
o CPM
2.6 Given a scenario, interpret the results of using the following tools and/or methods
• Tools:
o GERT
• Methods:
o Network diagram (ADM, PDM, CDM,CCM)
2.7 Identify components of an internal / external communication plan
• Frequency
• Format (formal, informal, written and verbal)
• Method of distribution
• Distribution list
2.8 Outline the components of a risk management plan
• Initial risk assessment
• Risk matrix
• Risk register
• Risk response strategies
• Stakeholder risk tolerance
2.9 Identify roles and resource requirements based on WBS and resource
• Identify existing resource availability
• Identify training needs / outsourcing requirements
• Assign resources to scheduled tasks
2.10 Identify components of a quality management plan
• Quality metrics, control limits, and frequency of measurement
• Quality assurance processes
• Quality control processes
• Quality baseline
2.11 Identify components of a cost management plan
• Control limits
• Assign costs
• Chart of accounts
• Project budget
• Cost estimates (bottom up, top down, parametric, expert judgment, analogous)
• Cost baseline
2.12 Explain the procurement process in a given situation
• Project needs assessment / gap analysis
• Make or buy decision
• RFI, RFQ, RFP (Request for: Information, Quote, Proposal)
• Request seller response
• Evaluate seller response
• Vendor selection
• Contract development
2.13 Explain the purpose and common components of a transition plan
• Ownership
• Transition dates
• Training
• Extended support
• Warranties
3.0 Project Execution and Delivery
3.1 Coordinate human resources to maximize performance
• Assemble and develop project team, build team cohesiveness, perform
individual performance appraisals
• Identify common causes of conflict:
o Competing resource demands
o Expert judgment
o Varying work styles
• Detect conflict and apply conflict resolution techniques:
o Smoothing
o Forcing
o Compromise
o Confronting
o Avoiding
o Negotiating
3.2 Explain the importance of a project kick-off meeting and outline the common
activities performed during this meeting
• Communicates stakeholder expectations, high level timeline, project goals
and objectives, roles and responsibilities to the project team
3.3 Recognize the purpose and influence of organizational governance on a
project's execution
• Standards compliance
o Local, state, federal, ISO
• Internal process compliance
o Audit trails, retention, version control
• Decision oversight
o Change Control Board, committee consulting
• Phase gate approval
o Tollgate approval, project phase transition
3.4 Given a scenario, select which component(s) of a project plan is affected and
select what action(s) should be taken.
• Actions:
o Schedule meetings
o Manage scope
o Follow communications plan
o Manage project quality
o Manage risks
o Issue management
o Prepare performance reports
o Receive work performance information
o Manage costs within budget
o Implement approved changes
• Components
o Risk register
o Communications plan
o Issues log
o Change management form
o Quality management metrics
o Project schedule
o Budget
o Resource requirements
o Scope statement
4.0 Change, Control and Communication
4.1 Given a scenario, implement proper change management procedures
• Identify change
• Document using the appropriate change control forms
• Perform impact analysis
• Coordinate with the appropriate stakeholders to select the course of action
• Update the appropriate project plan components based on the approved
change request
4.2 Evaluate the impact of potential changes to triple constraint
• Time / Schedule
• Cost / resources
• Quality
• Scope
4.3 Using the risk management plan determine an appropriate response to
potential risk / opportunity events
• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
• Opportunities
o Sharing
o Exploiting
o Enhancing
• Threats
o Avoidance
o Acceptance
o Mitigation
• Update risk register with appropriate changes
4.4 Given a scenario, execute appropriate resource leveling techniques
• Fast tracking
• Crashing
• Delaying
• Optimizing
o Use of tools as necessary
4.5 Explain the appropriate steps to ensure quality of project deliverables
• Monitor work performance
• Analyze performance information
• Identify variances
• Generate change requests
• Implement change requests
4.6 Identify potential tools to use when a project deliverable is out of specification
as defined in the quality baseline
• Pareto charts
• Histograms
• Run charts
• Ishikawa diagram
4.7 Given a scenario, calculate and interpret the results of Earned Value
Measurement (EVM)
4.8 Given a scenario, manage and implement information distribution based on
communications plan
• Manage stakeholders expectation's
• Schedule effective project meetings
• Periodic stakeholders updates
4.9 Recognize the special communication needs of remote and/or indirect project
team members
• Time zones
• Communication preferences
• Functional or hierarchical barrier
• Language barriers
• Technology barriers
• Cultural differences
5.0 Project Closure
5.1 Explain the importance and benefits of formal project closure
• Confirm and document objectives that were completed/not complete
• Release resources
• Provide historical information for future projects
• Close contracts
• Standards compliance
o Document retention compliance
• Post-project review
o Meeting to review what went right / what went wrong
5.2 Identify circumstances in which project/phase closure might occur and
identify steps to take when closure occurs
• Phase closure
• Project completion
• Stage completion
• Component completion
• Project cancellation
5.3 Identify the components and purpose of closing documentation
• Lessons learned
o Strengths / weaknesses
• Close report
o Historical data
o Summary of costs
• Post mortem analysis
o Documents reasons for early closure and impact
• Final individual performance appraisal
o Final review of performance
• Transition plan
CompTIA Project+ covers the entire project life cycle, from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure. It validates that project managers and team members have the classic project management skills to help them complete projects on time and within budget.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Q. My husband and I are in dire need of a budget weekend getaway within a two- or three-hour drive of D.C. We'd like to get a massage or other spa treatment, and we would appreciate a good meal. A little hiking would be nice. We're flexible about location: Mountains, bay, beach, lake, woods or quaint town are all okay.
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A. We all could probably use a bailout getaway right about now. Here are two trips that combine many of your interests and can be done on a budget. And both include a quaint town at no extra charge.
· St. Michaels, Md., a historic waterfront village on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay about two hours from Washington, is chockablock with shops and affordable diversions. You can wander the Colonial streets, peek into the museums (including the top-notch Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum) and explore the wonderfully flat terrain by bicycle. Many inns provide bikes for free.
Lots of dining options here, from the boisterous Crab Claw Restaurant (304 Mill St., 410-745-2900), known for its steamed Maryland blue crabs, to the gourmet 208 Talbot (208 N. Talbot St., 410-745-3838), which is offering a three-course prix-fixe menu for $35 from 5 to 6 p.m. For your spa treatment, there's the Inn at Perry Cabin's Linden Spa (308 Watkins Lane, 866-278-9601, http:/
The Parsonage Inn (210 N. Talbot St., 800-394-5519, http:/
· Berkeley Springs, W.Va., a spa-centric enclave about 90 minutes from Washington, has galleries, shopping, hiking and great natural beauty. The cheapest digs are at nearby Cacapon Resort State Park (304-258-1022, http:/
If you'd prefer to stay in town, the Victorian Highlawn Inn (171 Market St., 888-290-4163, http:/
You'll have no trouble finding a massage in this burg, from the centuries-old historic baths in Berkeley Springs State Park to an assortment of contemporary spas in town. The most affordable, if a bit rustic, options are at the park (800-225-5982), where a 15-minute bath and 30-minute massage go for $40 on weekdays, $45 weekends and holidays.
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Several readers wrote in with additional recommendations for the couple who want to spend their wedding anniversary traveling on an Amtrak sleeper car (Travel Q&A, Sept. 21). As many pointed out, we unaccountably omitted Amtrak's Crescent route from Washington to New Orleans. "From there, one can take the Sunset through the Southwest to Arizona or Southern California," said Renee Luebke of Alexandria.
Constance Cohen of Arlington recommends taking the Capitol Limited to Chicago, then visiting Glacier National Park and the Isaac Walton Lodge ("which people rave about in the winter") on the Empire Builder. And John Flood of Vienna likes Amtrak's AutoTrain, from Lorton to Sanford, Fla., outside Orlando.
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There has been a great deal of discourse in recent weeks, regarding whether or not the sale of assets is a viable and appropriate option at this time for Nigeria. In my view, the sale of assets is a viable option to achieve various ends; however experience from previous privatisation exercises must inform a wiser approach in future sale exercises.
In my view, the following principles should be held as cardinal in the execution of any asset sales or concessions:
i) Focus on selling under-performing, but potentially high value assets, such as:
– the Nation's oil and gas Joint Ventures,
– the airport assets of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
– Various real estate assets owned by the Federal Government in Lagos, which are in various states of disrepair
– Assets of the Nigerian Railway Corporation.
The country's stake in the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG) is a proven high-performance asset and should be retained as is. Indeed, the structure of Nigeria's investment in NLNG has proven itself as a model for emulation. Nigeria should focus on incorporating its Joint Ventures and selling down its stake in as many of these as possible to minority positions (in my view, 30% or less). In similar vein, the recently-announced plans to concession the nation's airports and railways must be given full support.
ii) There must be strong oversight over the process to minimise political influence and ensure that the best bidders win. It is also crucial to ensure that the composition of bidders' consortia must be of the highest possible quality, with bidders showing strong capacity to not only fund the acquisitions with equity, but also invest in the further development of the assets for the future benefit of the country's economy.
iii) Prudent and transparent management of the proceeds of all sales is crucial. A repeat of the PHCN privatisation scenario (in which the lion share of proceeds was used to settle severance pay of workers with little benefit for the wider economy) must never be repeated. A system by which the proceeds (or at least a lion share) can be pooled, independently and transparently managed (using a model similar to the SURE-P system) and invested in new infrastructure assets for the benefit of the wider citizenry must be created, for any privatisation programme to be a success.
iv) Use of the IPO option (wherever possible) is also important, as this can serve to reduce the fear that assets will be sold to political cronies or weak bidders. So for example, Nigeria owns a 60% stake in most of the oil JV's. This means that we have to provide the largest share of capital to finance new projects. It should also mean that we earn the lion share of the proceeds from them (but you know that that most of that cash is "wacked", whether it reaches the cookie jar or not. What most folks don't know is that our dominant position means that no real actions take place until NNPC board meets to take decisions (and that happens once a year if we're lucky). So wouldn't it make more sense for us to sell our 35% of our 60% stake in this manner- 20% to other oil companies or private equity investors, 15% IPO on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, including 5% specifically allocated to indigenes of the Niger Delta? Just thinking.
The objectives which can be achieved from asset sales include:
· Additional revenue for government at various levels (though wacking is a distinct possibility)
· An increase in monetary reserves, to the extent that sale proceeds are received in hard currency
· A (potentially) significant inflow of private sector capital from local and international sources
· Increased efficiency and utilisation in the management of existing and sub-optimal public sector assets
However, it is important to note that the sale/concessioning of many public assets will require speedy passage of various laws before the National Assembly, including the Petroleum Industry Bill, the Railways Bill, the Ports and Harbours Bill, the National Competition Commission Bill, etc.
Just my thoughts.