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Jessica Chastain has done many things in her brief but busy career. She's pondered love and death for Terrence Malick in "The Tree Of Life," she got close to the grizzliest of the Bondurants in "Lawless," and right now she's hunting Osama Bin Laden in "Zero Dark Thir...Read More »
Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau will be best known to most for his role as the charismatic but despised Jaime Lannister on HBO's "Game of Thrones," while to the few he'll be known for his intimidating turn in "Headhunters." But it increasingly looks like that w...Read More »
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If short filmmakers have a best case scenario in their minds when they set out to make something, then director Andres Muschietti may have just achieved it. After premiering his short film, "Mama," to near-unanimous praise during festivals the past few years, the young filmmaker was chosen by Guille...Read More »
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1-2 Chronicles: Cornerstone Biblical Commentary Volume 5Aby Mark J. Boda Philip W. Comfort
The Cornerstone Biblical Commentary series provides students, pastors, and laypeople with up-to-date, accessible evangelical scholarship on the Old and New Testaments. Presenting the message for each passage, as well as an overview of other issues relevant to the text, each volume equips pastors and Christian leaders with exegetical and theological knowledge so they can better understand and apply God's Word. This volume includes the entire NLT text of 1 and 2 Chronicles. Mark J. Boda (Ph. D. , University of Cambridge) has authored numerous articles and books in addition to editing several collections of scholarly essays on various topics related to the Old Testament and Christian Theology. He taught for nine years at Canadian Theological Seminary before joining McMaster Divinity College in 2003. Mark enjoys mentoring students and teaches with enthusiasm about the Old Testament and its continued relevance to the Christian life today.
The 10 Cent Chocolate Tubby Mike Mcgann
10 Cent Chocolate Tub will take you back to the 1950's and 1960s when life was uncomplicated. There were three channels to watch on a black and white television set showing Sid Caesar, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, Howdy Doody, Milton Berle, fifteen minutes of Nat King Cole, The Lone Ranger and The Toast of The Town. Radio stations were AM only and played Elvis Presley, Doo-Wop music, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Patti Page, Chubby Checker and The Four Seasons, long before The Beatles came to America. The small things in life were exciting to a city boy who grew up to be a broadcaster, a Vietnam veteran, a minor performer and a dad! Everyone has family stories, crazy relatives, funny incidents, memories of how good things were back then and dreams of how they should be. The 10 Cent Chocolate Tub gets it's name from a huge chocolate ice cream cone sold by Bard's Dairy in the 1950s in Pittsburgh at a time when a young boy, who wore rummage sale clothes and ate surplus cheese, was only allowed a nickel vanilla ice cream now and then. This is about the quest for life's finer things like ice cream anytime you want it, playing the radio loudly, crying at a sad movie, falling in love, heartbreaks, kissing your children goodnight and loving every minute of it.
100 Places in France Every Woman Should Goby Marcia Desanctis
Told in a series of stylish, original essays, 100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go is for the serious Francophile, for the woman dreaming of a trip to Paris, and for those who love crisp stories well-told. Like all great travel writing, this volume goes beyond the guidebook and offers insight not only about where to go but why to go there. Combining advice, memoir and meditations on the glories of traveling through France, this book is the must-have in your carry-on when flying to Paris.Award-winning writer Marcia DeSanctis draws on years of travels and living in France to lead you through vineyards, architectural treasures, fabled gardens and contemplative hikes from Biarritz to Deauville, Antibes to the French Alps. These 100 entries capture art, history, food, fresh air and style and along the way, she tells the stories of fascinating women who changed the country's destiny. Ride a white horse in the Camargue, find Paris's hidden museums, try thalassotherapy in St. Malo, and buy raspberries at Nice's Cour Saleya market. From sexy to literary, spiritual to simply gorgeous, 100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go is an indispensable companion for the smart and curious traveler to France.
1000 Years of Annoying the Frenchby Stephen Clarke
Stephen Clarke's hilarious and enlightening history of the love-hate relationship between Britain and France Things have been just a little awkward between Britain and France ever since the Norman invasion in 1066. Over the subsequent thousand years of wars, treaties, and cultural rivalries, the strange relationship between these nations ranged from contentious to comic. From the Hundred Years' War and Joan of Arc, to the American Revolution and the Louisiana Purchase, to the ascendance of Napoleon Bonaparte and dawning of the Victorian era, Clarke examines with insight and humor the misfortunes and missteps that marked British and French--and sometimes American--relations through the centuries. Fast-paced and endlessly entertaining, 1,000 Years of Annoying the French is a riveting history of western Europe's oddest couple.
1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Knowby Harry Harrison
Students entering college may think they know just about everything, but...Whether it's their first year or fourth, college students (who think they already know everything) can always use powerful and proven tips on how to make the most of their experience. In 1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know, Harry H. Harrison Jr.'s latest dose of trademark wit and wisdom provides practical advice ranging from class enrollment, living on campus, study habits and more, that every student-and parent-will benefit from...like buying their books before exams start!
101 Secrets a Cool Mom Knowsby Walter Browder
As a mother today, you're as likely as any dad to teach your kids how to pitch a tent, kick a soccer ball, or fix a broken bicycle chain. In a word, you're what your kids call "cool." But with your 24/7 schedule, you can always use extra help. That's why this book was written - to give you (or any dad, grandmother, or grandfather) more "Cool Mom secrets" to pass along to the next generation.Cool Mom secrets are solutions that work. They go straight to the heart of whatever problem a child might encounter to solve it quickly and effectively, no nonsense, no fuss. And at the same time the child is learning a handy new skill, he or she is also learning a deeper life lesson about perseverence, patience, honesty, or courage.Using Cool Mom secrets, you can teach a child...How to Use ChopsticksHow to Throw a Spiral PassHow to See Better in the DarkHow to "Catch" a Falling StarHow to Spin a Basketball on One FingerHow to Make the World's Best Caramel CornHow to Cruise on a SkateboardHow to Identify a Poisonous SpiderHow to Hang a Spoon on Your NoseHow to Crack an Egg with One HandHow to Weigh a Cloud...and 90 other ageless, practical lessons. Years later, whenever your child uses any of these skills, he or she will proudly say, "My mom taught me that." Now, is that cool, or what?
10th Anniversaryby James Patterson Maxine Paetro
For every secretDetective Lindsay Boxer's long-awaited wedding celebration becomes a distant memory when she is called to investigate a horrendous crime: a badly injured teenage girl is left for dead, and her newborn baby is nowhere to be found. Lindsay discovers that not only is there no trace of the criminals--but that the victim may be keeping secrets as well.For every lieAt the same time, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano is prosecuting the biggest case of her life--a woman who has been accused of murdering her husband in front of her two young children. Yuki's career rests on a guilty verdict, so when Lindsay finds evidence that could save the defendant, she is forced to choose. Should she trust her best friend or follow her instinct?There's a different way to dieLindsay's every move is watched by her new boss, Lieutenant Jackson Brady, and when the pressure to find the baby begins interfering with her new marriage to Joe, she wonders if she'll ever be able to start a family. With James Patterson's white-hot speed and unquenchable action, 10th Anniversary is the most deliciously chilling Women's Murder Club book ever.
11th Hourby James Patterson Maxine Paetro
Your best friendLindsay Boxer is pregnant at last! But her work doesn't slow for a second. When millionaire Chaz Smith is mercilessly gunned down, she discovers that the murder weapon is linked to the deaths of four of San Francisco's most untouchable criminals. And it was taken from her own department's evidence locker. Anyone could be the killer--even her closest friends.Or a vicious killer?Lindsay is called next to the most bizarre crime scene she's ever seen: two bodiless heads elaborately displayed in the garden of a world-famous actor. Another head is unearthed in the garden, and Lindsay realizes that the ground could hide hundreds of victims. You won't know until the 11th hourA reporter launches a series of vicious articles about the cases and Lindsay's personal life is laid bare. But this time she has no one to turn to--especially not Joe. 11TH HOUR is the most shocking, most emotional, and most thrilling Women's Murder Club novel ever.
12 Dogs of Christmasby Emma Kragen
Now available as a novel based on the screenplay written by Kieth Merrill, this story is destined to become a classic for young readers during the holiday season. The film centers around 12-year-old Emma O'Connor as she is sent to live with her "aunt" in the small town of Doverville. Emma soon finds herself in the middle of a "dog-fight" with the mayor and town dogcatcher. In order to strike down their "no-dogs" law, Emma must bring together a group of schoolmates, grown-ups, and adorable dogs of all shapes and sizes in a spectacular holiday pageant. The 12 Dogs of Christmas is a fun, heartwarming story, featuring a diverse canine cast and is perfect for all those who love dogs, kids, and Christmas. The 12 Dogs of Christmas was first introduced as a picture book and board book with companion CD written by then 8-year-old, Emma Kragen. Now with over 500,000 books sold, the story has been expanded into a feature-length film. "Leiva recounts the story in a very crisp, snappy style of prose which is full of humor and warmth...it's on it's way to becoming a Christmas standard."Stuart Nulman "Bookbanter" on CJAD, Montreal
12 Rose Streetby Gail Bowen
The indomitable Joanne Kilbourn is back! From beloved author Gail Bowen comes the 15th installment in the nationally bestselling series. For readers of Louise Penny, Ruth Rendell, and Peter Robinson. Joanne's husband Zack is the leading progressive candidate in a neck-and-neck race, with the existing mayor, for Regina's top job. The tough campaigning is well underway when a disturbing threat disrupts the celebration for the opening of the Racette-Hunter Centre -- a project Zack has been spearheading, intended to benefit the impoverished community of North Central Regina. Joanne soon realizes that sinister interests are working behind the scenes of the election, and another savage act makes clear that someone will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo. The Shreve campaign perseveres, but when Zack's opponents share some shocking information about the past, the revelation sends Joanne reeling. As tensions around the election build, Joanne tries to hold herself together, keep her family intact, and get to the bottom of why a series of violent incidents, seemingly related to the mayoral race, all lead back to a mysterious property in North Central, 12 Rose Street. A gripping novel about family and friendship, competition and betrayal, 12 Rose Street confirms why Gail Bowen is indeed the "queen of Canadian crime fiction" (Winnipeg Free Press).
12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery & 12 Smart Things to Do When the Booze and Drugs Are Goneby Allen Berger
The author of the recovery mainstay 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery offers a fresh list of "smart" things to do to attain and sustain emotional sobriety. Whether it's called "dry drunk" or "white knuckle sobriety," it's that stage in recovery when we realize that "putting the plug in the jug" isn't enough. The next step is taking responsibility for the emotional immaturity that fuels our addictive personality and has a tremendous impact on ourselves and others. Allen Berger, Ph.D., draws on the teachings of Bill W. and psychotherapy pioneers to offer twelve hallmarks of emotional sobriety that, when practiced, give people the confidence to be accountable for their behavior, ask for what they want and need, and grow and develop a deeper trust in the process of life. These smart things include:understanding who you are and what's important to youlearning not to take others' reactions personallytrusting your inner compasstaking responsibility for your reactions to problematic situationsIt is in these practices that we find release from what Bill W. described as an "absolute dependency" on people or circumstances, and develop the tools to find prestige, security, and belonging within.
12th of Neverby James Patterson Maxine Paetro
It's finally time! Detective Lindsay Boxer is in labor--while two killers are on the loose.Lindsay Boxer's beautiful baby is born! But after only a week at home with her new daughter, Lindsay is forced to return to work to face two of the biggest cases of her career.A rising star football player for the San Francisco 49ers is the prime suspect in a grisly murder. At the same time, Lindsay is confronted with the strangest story she's ever heard: An eccentric English professor has been having vivid nightmares about a violent murder and he's convinced is real. Lindsay doesn't believe him, but then a shooting is called in-and it fits the professor's description to the last detail.Lindsay doesn't have much time to stop a terrifying future from unfolding. But all the crimes in the world seem like nothing when Lindsay is suddenly faced with the possibility of the most devastating loss of her life.
150-Calorie Cocktailsby Clarkson Potter
Diet cocktails that taste anything but! 150-Calorie Cocktails has more than 100 fun drinks--and not one tips the scales with calories. Made with all-natural ingredients and fresh fruit juices, these simple, tasty sips are perfect to mix up anytime! * White Wine Sangria * Blood Orange Shandy * Watermelon Martini * Champagne Float * Blueberry Ginger Fizzy * Mango-Orange Crush * Vanilla Chamomile Hot Toddy * Eggnog And, exclusive to this ebook are 14 recipes for low-calorie snacks that are perfect for cocktail hour!
The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Playerby John Maxwell
Where can a person go to learn how to become a better team player? Your choices are definitely limited. John C. Maxwell takes the pain out of knowing what makes a team tick. If you want to have a better team, you have to develop better players. Great team players, like great teams, are formed from the inside out.The qualities Maxwell teaches quickly take you to the heart of teamwork. Anybody can understand them and apply them -- whether at home, on the job, at church, or on the ball field. If you learn the 17 essential qualities of a team player, you can become the kind of person every team wants. If everyone on your team does it, there will be no holding you back.
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamworkby John Maxwell
Building and maintaining a successful team is no simple task. Even people who have taken their teams to the highest level in their field have difficulty recreating what accounted for their successes. Is it a strong work ethic? Is it "chemistry"? What tools can you wrap your hands around to build-or rebuild-your team? In The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, leadership expert and New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell shares the vital principles of team building that are necessary for success in your business,family, church, or organization. In his practical, down-to-earth style, Dr.Maxwell shows how: The Law of High Morale inspired a 50 year-old man who couldn't even swim to train for the toughest triathlon in the world. The Law of the Big Picture prompted a former U.S. president to travel cross country by bus, sleep in a basement, and do manual labor. Playing by The Law of the Scoreboard enabled one Web-based company to keep growing and making money while thousands of other Internet businesses failed. Ignoring The Law of the Price Tag caused one of the world's largest retailers to close its doors after 128 years in business. The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork will empower you-whether coach or player, teacher or student, CEO or non-profit volunteer-with the "how-tos" and attitudes for building a successful team. John C. Maxwell, known as America's expert on leadership, is a best-selling author and the founder of INJOY Stewardship Services, EQUIP, and Maximum Impact, dedicated to helping people reach their leadership potential.For more information, visit www.MaximumImpact.com.
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork Workbookby John C. Maxwell
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork has quickly become one of John Maxwell's bestselling books on leadership. Now, in this companion workbook, Dr. Maxwell provides a tool every person can use to adapt the 17 Laws to leadership at home, work, and church.
1913by Shaun Whiteside Florian Illies Jamie Lee Searle
Just before one of its darkest moments came the twentieth century's most exciting year . . .It was the year Henry Ford first put a conveyer belt in his car factory, and the year Louis Armstrong first picked up a trumpet. It was the year Charlie Chaplin signed his first movie contract, and Coco Chanel and Prada opened their first dress shops. It was the year Proust began his opus, Stravinsky wrote The Rite of Spring, and the first Armory Show in New York introduced the world to Picasso and the world of abstract art. It was the year the recreational drug now known as ecstasy was invented.It was 1913, the year before the world plunged into the catastrophic darkness of World War I.In a witty yet moving narrative that progresses month by month through the year, and is interspersed with numerous photos and documentary artifacts (such as Kafka's love letters), Florian Illies ignores the conventions of the stodgy tome so common in "one year" histories. Forefronting cultural matters as much as politics, he delivers a charming and riveting tale of a world full of hope and unlimited possibility, peopled with amazing characters and radical politics, bristling with new art and new technology . . . even as ominous storm clouds began to gather.From the Hardcover edition.
1st to Dieby James Patterson
Four women-four friends-share a determination to stop a killer who has been stalking newlyweds in San Francisco. Each one holds a piece of the puzzle: Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector in the San Francisco Police Department, Claire Washburn is a medical examiner, Jill Bernhardt is an assistant D.A., and Cindy Thomas just started working the crime desk of the San Francisco Chronicle.But the usual procedures aren't bringing them any closer to stopping the killings. So these women form a Women's Murder Club to collaborate outside the box and pursue the case by sidestepping their bosses and giving one another a hand.The four women develop intense bonds as they pursue a killer whose crimes have stunned an entire city. Working together, they track down the most terrifying and unexpected killer they have ever encountered-before a shocking conclusion in which everything they knew turns out to be devastatingly wrong.
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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadershipby John Maxwell
What would happen if a top expert with more than thirty years of leadership experience were willing to distill everything he had learned about leadership into a handful of life-changing principles just for you? It would change your life. John C. Maxwell has done exactly that in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He has combined insights learned from his thirty-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. The result is a revealing study of leadership delivered as only a communicator like Maxwell can.
250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 1by Philip Yungkin Lee Darell Tibbles
This is an invaluable study guide for learning basic Chinese characters.250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 1 is a second edition, completely revised and with 50 percent new material. Featuring a new design; tips for mastery throughout; exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and several indices, this volume is a crucial learning tool for anyone interested in Chinese.Master each character's radical, stroke count and meaningGrow in proficiency by learning compound wordsExample sentences show how to use them in contextReview activities reinforce your leaning progressHelpful writing guides and practice grids for every characterAfter studying this book together with its companion, 250 Essential Chinese Characters, Volume 2, you'll have learned 500 of the most important characters in Chinese, and thousands of words in which they appear. Whether you're new to Chinese or coming back for review, each of these 250 characters offers you ways to improve your Chinese skills.
250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 2by Philip Yungkin Lee Darell Tibbles
More than a simple update, 250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 2 offers 250 more characters in the extremely useful learning format that learners and teachers alike continue to praise.Following in the footsteps of the newly released Volume 1, it includes everything that today's learners and teachers want: tips for mastery throughout; special exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and several indexes.
250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 2 Revisedby Kanji Text University of Tokyo
Tackling kanji-the system of Japanese writing based on Chinese characters-is the most challenging aspect of learning the Japanese language. 250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 1 and Volume 2 are time-tested books that have now been enhanced and revised using proven methods from the Kanji Text Research Group at the University of Tokyo.Together, these updated volumes incorporate all 410 kanji required for the AP exam, along with practice questions. Each lesson helps you master a new group of kanji, with either an etymology or a memory aid offered to give students a basis for understanding and memorizing the kanji systematically and correctly.
The 27 Clubby Kim Karr
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Connections series comes an exciting and passionate new romance....You don't know when...You don't get to choose if...When it's time to join...you'll know.You might think you want to be a member--but trust me, this is one club you don't want to join. It's not a place where people go to live out their deepest, darkest sexual desires--there are no handcuffs or blindfolds.The 27 Club only admits those who die young and tragically. Having just lost my brother to the club, I know there is no doubt. I'm next. This is my destiny... and I was ready to yield.But then I met Nate. He awakened a sensuality in me that had never been explored, never satisfied. I knew then I could no longer accept my destiny. Nate's presence controls me. I'm overwhelmed by his touch, his words; my every thought is consumed by desire. I believe he was brought into my life for a reason.Nate doesn't believe in destiny.But I do.And if there's a way to cheat it--I must.
2nd Chanceby James Patterson Andrew Gross
A brutal madman sprays bullets into a crowd of children leaving a San Francisco church. Miraculously-or was it intentionally?-only one person dies. Then an elderly black woman is hung. Police homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer senses a connection and together with medical examiner Claire, assistant D. A. Jill, and Chronicle reporter Cindy, finds a link that sends a chill through the entire nation. This killer's motives are unspeakable.A Main Selection of The Literary Guild®, of Book-of-the-Month Club®, of Doubleday Book Club®, and of The Mystery Guild®
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they elected instead to remove them all (well, almost, Robby Roto (I think) and two other 'legal' ROMs are still available) thinking that since they were contacted by one, likely they'd be contacted by more.
Sorry, but that's just stupid. Most of the manufacturers knowingly did NOT take legal action. They could have just taken down the couple that were in question, and moved on. If they got a flood of legal activity, they could have delt with it then.
The second reason, I suspect, is because of the massive bandwidth requirements to serve all those ROMs. They operated almost soley on donations. I contributed what I could, when I could.
Now that's a reason I could have respected. If they didn't have the money to support it, then just say so, but don't give us a cock-and-bull story about "one mfg complained, therefore we have to take the WHOLE DAMN THING DOWN" which just doesn't ring true.
Can you say the same?
As a matter of fact I did, so take your take your nose in the air elsewhere.
Aren't you glad you're not getting all the government you pay for now?


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LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER Southern Africa Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola and South Africa MAY 2006 NEWSLETTER Issue No. 9 In this newsletter… 1. Paralegals in Zimbabwe form an Association. 2. Who are Paralegals in South Africa? 3. Experiences of a Zimbabwean paralegal with international qualifications. 4. South Africa holds Women in Law Conference. 5. Training in the basics of trauma counselling for LRF Zimbabwe paralegals. Paralegals in Zimbabwe form an Association, by Francina Mhundwa- Tembo In 2005, most cluster members held their national meetings during the month of October. The purpose of these meetings was to strengthen the efforts towards paralegal recognition and access to justice. The Zimbabwe meeting was hosted by LRF Zimbabwe and the meeting was attended by paralegals in LRF and other partner organisations and stakeholders. The paralegals decided to form an Association at this meeting. Francina visited Zimbabwe in March 2006 and had an opportunity to speak to some members of the Association's interim committee. The chairperson selected during the October meeting, Marko Mavhurume, explained that the vision of the Association is to work towards the formal and legal recognition of paralegals in Zimbabwe. The Association hopes to tap into regional developments and through the cluster, learn from other countries' experiences, particularly South Africa. The committee met in December 2005 and the discussions were centered on the issue of funding sources and how the Association needed to look into more sustainable ways of raising funds for intended activities. The Association committee also discussed the need to determine the form they will take, i.e. will they be a trust or form part of LRF? The committee resolved to put in place an interim plan for the first six months of 2006 and thereafter address the issue of funding sustainability. The main activities set down include: To create and circulate a comprehensive concept paper on the state of paralegals Conducting a short survey to determine potential membership. Initiating a membership drive. Distributing the concept paper to stakeholders & advocacy targets. The concept paper is complete and has been circulated to stakeholders as well as partners in the region. This paper will form the basis of the Association's lobby and advocacy efforts. LRF is of the view that the Association needs to stand alone and be an independent body to ensure that is a purely paralegal-driven initiative. The Association plans to hold a big meeting to draft their constitution. The Association interim committee members are: Chairperson Marko Mavhurume (Southern Life Insurance) (leader) Vice Chairperson Nobuhle Majenda (LRF Zimbabwe) Secretary Mandhla Sibanda (Zimbabwe Cong Trade Unions) Vice Secretary Varaidzo Manyika (Msasa Project) Treasurer Margareth Mushipe (Zimbabwe Women Lawyers' Ass) Legal Assistance Cluster Newsletter, Issue 9 1 Who are paralegals in the South Africa? By Mrs Elizabeth Matsosa They are the point of contact with members of the community and thus the last resort when all fails. Paralegals form the only source of justice that people can relate and approach without having to fork out hundreds of Rands for consultation. This is the pivotal role that they play. Paralegal work in South Africa dates back to the days of the struggle when it was merely giving advice but has now developed to human rights issues. They are also important to those who after getting sound advice decide to go on and litigate. In the past people would litigate without background knowledge but now, a paralegal will tell you if your case is worth or not worth pursuing in a court of law. When you talk about a paralegal, a mind map comes to thought: Research Counselling Negotiating skills Basic legal advice Referrals Administration skills Evaluation skills Mediation skills Facilitation skills Access to justice role-playing. There are however two schools of understanding of the direction of the paralegal movement. Some people think it must be independent as an entity of its own. Others believe it must be infused into the existing legal profession and thus be governed by laws relating to this profession. These ideas emanate from the history of the friction that has existed for a long time where the organized legal profession has perceived the emergence of paralegals and advice offices as an encroachment upon their turf. The offer of one-year paralegal certificates and three-year diplomas at universities (launched as an official qualification nationally recognised in South Africa) is highly applauded since this will enable paralegals to continue studying to keep upraised of issues. Following the understanding from the freedom charter that " all shall be equal before the law", the refugee act and immigration act, paralegals accommodate migrants as well and offer them assistance in terms of access to justice. Paralegals in South Africa work in the following organisations:- Magistrates office/ lower courts, private law firms, NGOs , community-based advice offices and sometimes in tribal authorities stronghold – where disputes are brought before chiefs (referred to as kogtla in Setswana). Mrs. Elizabeth Matsosa is employed by Lawyers for Human Rights. She holds a Paralegal Diploma from the South African University of Potchefstroom. She has received extensive training in the law (such as Family law, the South African Legal System etc) and training from key NGOs (such as Black Sash, NCBPA, University of Pretoria, Law Society and Legal Resources Centre). She has also completed courses on issues such as AIDS and the Law, Social & Economic rights, Land reform and Women and Children's law. Legal Assistance Cluster Newsletter, Issue 9 2 Experiences of a Zimbabwean paralegal with international qualifications, by Francina Mhundwa-Tembo During my partner visit to LRF Zimbabwe in March 2006, I had the opportunity to meet one of LRF's key partners, Zimbabwe Women Lawyer's Association (ZWLA). I met one of their paralegals, Margareth Mushipe. Margaret is a particularly outstanding paralegal in that she holds a Degree in Paralegal Studies as well as an Associate in Applied Science Paralegal Degree (obtained in North Carolina USA). Margaret has therefore had the opportunity to compare the level of seriousness with which paralegals are taken in Africa versus the United States. She explained that in the USA, paralegals work can be seriously pursued as a profession and they work very closely with lawyers. Margaret is employed, as paralegal in ZWLA but her work is very similar to the lawyers employed by her organisation. The main difference lies in the fact that she does not go to court, as she does not have right of audience. She also sets aside time to go to the local civil courts where she holds legal education and awareness talks with women, focusing mainly on procedure. This is according to agreements between ZWLA and the courts. The lawyers also share the work with paralegals and give their advice. Due to her wider experience as a paralegal, however, Margaret finds that she sometimes orients new lawyers (graduates) in her organisation. Margaret attended the 2nd national meeting hosted by LRF Zimbabwe and was selected as the Treasure of the Paralegal Association Committee. Margaret feels that the Association is a positive step forward but paralegals need to organise themselves in, for example, unifying the diverse qualifications and some paralegals have only been briefly trained. The issue of proficiency in English and unifying the training content is also, she feels, to be addressed. Regarding her views on the impact of HIV/AIDS on paralegal work, she commented that the issue is a very serious one and it is extremely important for legal aid organisations to respond to the issue. She gave her personal experience of feeling limited and helpless in some cases where clients are ill or hungry and do not have any money to seek medical help. In addition to this, she sometimes gets stressed as she encounters more and more sick or affected clients that she cannot assist. She mentioned that the stigma element still reigns and as a result, clients are in deeper social and economic crisis. It is her view that paralegals need to be trained in counselling so that they can adequately refer clients or respond to their non-legal problems appropriately. In addition to the degree she holds, Margaret is in the fourth and final stage of completing the LRF Zimbabwe Paralegal Training course that runs over four years. Because of her extensive experience, she drafts court papers, gives legal advice, etc, with minimal supervision from lawyers. She is a good example showing how some paralegals are extremely well equipped and experienced enough to deal with clients and even appear in lower courts, with little or no supervision. South Africa holds a Woman in Law Conference, by Francina Mhundwa-Tembo From the 5th to the 6th of May, The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development held a Woman in Law Indaba (Conference / Meeting). The purpose of the meeting was to assess the role of women in the development of law and their contribution and participation in the justice system. The conference drew lawyers, judges, advocates and paralegals. The meeting was attended by paralegals from different provinces in South Africa and they managed to participate in parallel plenary discussions on the role of women lawyers and paralegals in the provision of access to justice. The meeting was set to establish a South African Women Lawyer's Association at the end and it was hoped that this Association would be a wagon towards enhancing the active participation and visibility of women in the legal system. Legal Assistance Cluster Newsletter, Issue 9 3 Training in the basics of trauma counselling South Africa holds a Woman in Law for LRF Zimbabwe paralegals by Deborah Conference continued, by Francina Barron. Mhundwa-Tembo The LRF paralegals will be receiving training in from the Counselling Services Unit (CSU) in July There were 3 breakaway sessions, which to help them manage the trauma they were included academics, the judiciary and the legal seeing and experiencing. They will not be profession. The latter included paralegals. The trained in the techniques of counselling but session on the legal profession also discussed rather in how to recognise the needs of others the community-based paralegals and the fact and how to handle the referrals. that their poor support by the government was increasingly wearing out the sector. They also After Operation Murambatsvina the CSU carried discussed the fact that the current out some collaborative research with other international donors were reducing their NGOs and discovered that the population of funding and the advice offices in South Africa traumatised Zimbabweans was too large for the were under threat of closing down, despite the CSU to handle alone. It thus began a community fact that they service a lot of people who are programme of training unions and groups with actually in need of legal and other services. direct community links in trauma counselling so The conference recorded these and many as to broaden the reach of these vital other challenges and resolved to have the psychological rehabilitation services. Association look into them for the future. This has a direct relationship to the needs the The conference also shared experiences from paralegals have felt, the trauma they observe in other countries such as the United States and the course of their work and the effect it has on Canada. The meeting was also well supported them. A problem that most of the paralegals by leaders such as the Minster of Justice, noted was that of the battered women who Brigitte Mabandla and the Chief Justice, Pius come to see them. They are able to offer only Langa and the Deputy Minister of Arts and legal solutions to their clients such as divorce, Culture, Ms. Botha. separation or a court interdict. But in most cases The process has only just begun and the the clients do not take up these solutions, Ministry committed itself to ensuring that the instead continuing to cling to the unhealthy Association would be strong and more visible relationship. The paralegals felt they need skills in the legal system. Generally, the conference to be able to help their clients make the best could have highlighted the role of paralegals choices for themselves. The law is "cold and more, particularly during discussions of lack of blunt" and does not consider the emotional legal services in the rural areas. Paralegals aspect and often does not solve the problem. were present at the conference but could have One member of the group noted that he tended been given an opportunity to share their to relive the day's experiences at night and experiences more. The Minister of Justice also continued to think about the client's problem committed to ensuring that the long-standing while at home but he cannot discuss the issue Legal Practices Bill was set before Parliament with others at home because he is bound by by the end of 2006. The Bill, if passed, will confidentiality. Thus he ends up feeling alone. legalise paralegals in South Africa and will This emerged as a common theme among the allow them to practice, once qualified and to group who said they often felt overwhelmed by represent clients in certain courts. It has been the stress of the job. stagnant as a bill for up to five years and many The group also commented on the difficulty they in the paralegal field are disappointed with the face in dealing with victims of political violence blatant lack of progress. who come to them. They are able only to help them claim damages from the perpetrators but The RRP was invited to make a contribution cannot help them deal with the intense feelings on the regional position and development of of fear and the medical problems that they may paralegal work, but due to communication have. (The group was informed that the CSU problems with the Department of Justice, she provides free medical treatment for victims of did not present. The prepared paper will, political violence and they could refer these however, be included in the final report of the cases to the CSU.) conference. We will give another report after the training but we hope this will be of interest to other paralegals in the region. Legal Assistance Cluster Newsletter, Issue 9 4 Website addresses for cluster members Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) Zambia - http://www.lrf.org.zm Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) Zimbabwe-http://www.lrf.co.zw Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) (S.A)- http://www.lhr.org.za National Community-based Paralegal Association(NCBPA) (S.A) http://www.ncbpa.org.za Southern African Legal Assistance Network (SALAN) - www.salan.org Netherlands Institute for Southern Africa (NiZA)– www.niza.nl Legal Assistance Cluster names and contacts Angola David Mendes- Maos Livres Ph: +2442355756 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Malawi Dr. Vera Chirwa - Malawi CARER Ph: +2651670710 E-mail: email@example.com Albert Dzinza - Malawi CARER Ph: +2651670710 E-mail - firstname.lastname@example.com Mozambique Alice Mabota - LDH Ph: +258 140 1256 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Paulo Nhancale South Africa Martin Monyela -NCBPA Ph: + Tel +27 11 339-2400/1/2 E-mail: email@example.com Rudolph Jansen -Lawyers for Human Rights Ph: +27123202943 E-mail: email@example.com Zambia/ SALAN Robby Shabwanga/ Mrs. Chisanga - LRF Zambia Ph: +2601223758 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com, Juliet Kaira Chibuta (Coordinator of SALAN) email@example.com Zimbabwe Gloria Chinamatira - LRF Zimbabwe Ph: +263 9 72769 E-mail : email@example.com Deborah Barron – LRF Zimbabwe Ph: +263 9 72769 E-mail: email@example.com NiZA Office, The Netherlands Marjan Stoffers - – NiZA, Ph: +33 205 206 210 E-mail – firstname.lastname@example.com Maaike Blom – NiZA, Ph: +33 205 206 210 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com NEWSLETTER COMPILED BY Regional Co-ordinator –Francina Mhundwa-Tembo Francina Mhundwa-Tembo – Lawyers for Human Rights, Ph: +27 12 320 2943 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com/ email@example.com Legal Assistance Cluster Newsletter, Issue 9 5
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The Kleenex Xperiments campaign asked middle school students to perform experiments using Kleenex tissues and posted the results online.
Just in time for back to school season, tissue brand Kleenex is demonstrating the strength of its product in Kleenex Xperiments, a campaign that asked science students to conduct experiments using Kleenex Everyday Tissues and filmed the results.
According to Kleenex, the brand reached out to more than 100 schools that excel in math and science and asked 10 to participate in the program.
These schools challenged their 4th to 8th grade students to use critical thinking to show how the brand's "thicker, more absorbent Kleenex Everyday Tissues" hold up against challenges like sneezes, nose blows, and runny noses.
Kleenex says all methods and ideas were fair game from testing hypotheses using everyday classroom equipment to building elaborate contraptions.
The brand ultimately helped five of the 10 schools bring their experiments to life and captured the effort on video, which can be seen on the Kleenex Xperiments site.
Experiments include: Yolk Drop, Sodium Sparkler, Rolling Mucus Burst, Catapult Castle, and Slime Cannon.
As of September 3, viewership numbers range from about 800 for Slime Cannon to 2,800 for Sodium Sparkler.
Participating schools include: Highland Oaks Middle School in Miami; Edison Computech Middle School in Fresno, Calif.; Shahala Middle School in Vancouver, Wash.; Clarence Middle School in Clarence, N.Y.; and Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy in Saginaw, Mich.
For each experiment, the site includes tips, facts, videos, photos, quotes, and sketches, as well as the ability to share on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.
According to Kleenex, the effort allows kids to see how Kleenex "can help keep the wet stuff off their hands" and inspires them to practice healthy tissue habits.
It also prominently features Kleenex Everyday Tissues, which the brand says are now 15 percent thicker and more absorbent.
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Top Ten Automotive UX Successes
A recent survey by Cisco suggests that automotive UX is lagging behind the technological desires of vehicle owners, but there have been some well-designed successes in the past couple of decades.
I haven't tested every single one of these with each OEM's (that's Original Equipment Manufacturer) target customers to see if, in true user-centered design fashion, they have met the needs of their customers (although I have for some). These rankings are based upon informed, heuristic analysis rather than comparative data. They are weighted first and foremost by simplicity of usage, then by frequency of use, safety-related impact, and the costs (both in opportunity and financial) to enjoy the benefits. So without further ado, here are my top ten automotive UX successes.
10: Dynamic Radio Volume
I'm not sure I fully appreciated this hidden algorithm until my current vehicle didn't have it ("Ya don't know what ya got 'til it's gone"). In essence, the radio receives a speed pulse from elsewhere in the vehicle (e.g. engine, antilock brakes) and when the vehicle speed goes up, the radio volume compensates to overcome the additional road noise. The genius of this software-enabled feature is the user doesn't need to do anything to enjoy an improved experience. In fact, I'll bet half the readers whose vehicles have this feature buried within their entertainment system have no idea it existed until just now.
9: Auto-Liftgate
Ever had your hands full of groceries, firewood, baseball equipment or … well … you name it. Of course you have! And you cannot call out to HAL to open the exterior portal, so instead you fumble, you rearrange, you fumble some more, and eventually you have to put everything down.
This system allows you to stick your foot under the rear bumper and, whallah voila, the liftgate lifts itself. This nifty feature would be higher on the list if A) such fumbling were a more common use case, and B) the buyer weren't forced to choose between keyfobs and the auto-liftgate (a.k.a. opportunity cost).
Stick your foot under the rear bumper and, voila, the liftgate lifts itself
8: Adaptive Cruise Control
Cruise control could argue itself on to this list, but it was invented in 1945, making it too ancient to be considered a modern technology. That said, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) was invented in the late '90s and senses vehicles ahead as to automatically slow to the driver's prescribed headway. The controls for these systems are typically simplistic, and the additional sensing allows the driver to avoid braking, resuming, canceling, etc. in the midst of modest traffic. Despite the elegance of this feature, ACC doesn't rocket up the list since A) it is mostly a convenience feature, and B) works best in non-urban, highway situations. Yeah, yeah … some say ACC is a safety-related feature since it decreases traffic disturbances and, therein, accidents, but not enough to vault this apparatus to the top of the list.
7: Exterior Keypad
It is estimated that 5% of the population gets locked-out of their vehicle in a given year, which has not only spawned associated locksmith and telematics businesses but also parasitic, phony companies around the country bilking stranded travelers.
The exterior keypad helps the owner recover his keys in the accidental situation and enables other use cases where locking the keys in the car is intentional. For instance, you drive your sport utility vehicle to a triathlon and don't want to leave your keys in the bike while you're in the water. Solution? Simple. Lock them in the car. The nifty little keypad will let you in later. And you want to unlock all of the doors from the outside? Hit one extra key and you've enabled entry for all passengers.
6: No Gas Cap
I cannot begin to estimate the number of times I have struggled in the cold to properly orient, secure and twist the gas cap while attempting to avoid the gasoline spew that drenched a portion of the intractable cap. Annoying! Not to mention, I've had a few embarrassing moments when random motorists roll down their window to inform me that my gas cap was never reaffixed. Ugh!! Well, mess no more. Over a century after the car was invented, a gas-capless vehicle was launched. Just put the nozzle into the receptacle and pump. Easy peasy trigger-squeezy.
5: Destination Download
Among the greatest complaints about infotainment systems are the difficulties with the navigation system: it's difficult to find a destination, the database is immediately dated, you cannot enter a location while driving, and most times there isn't traffic information incorporated into the route. The solution that erases all of those complaints: talk with a live advisor, confirm the desired destination (without having to pull over), and watch as the route information is downloaded to your vehicle.
In addition, this climbs the list since a 2011 study compared five different ways of doing navigation—printed directions, mobile phone, Portable Navigation Device, embedded navigation, and destination download—and found the highest user satisfaction and driver attention was from the destination download system (*It's worth noting that the worst driver distraction comes when you remove all technology and force drivers to go old school with printed directions!)
4: Airbag Call
If you've listened to five minutes of radio over the past eighteen years, then surely you've heard a distressed driver talking with an emergency advisor after his/her airbag deployed and, without any effort in such a difficult situation, getting remote assistance. Simple. Safety-related. Motherhood and apple pie. This would be at the top of the list if it weren't for A) the monthly charge required to assure a call shall be made (rather than relying on a likely-disconnected Bluetooth phone that assuredly flew around the cabin), and B) the proliferation of cellphones in the urban community making the advisor's intervention later than all of the good Samaritan calls to 911 or 112 (Europe). That said, one rollover in a rural area and all that cabbage you paid will seem like chump change.
3: Rear-View Sensors & Camera
If it weren't enough that these combined technologies make the uncomfortable tasks of backing up the car much easier (especially for older drivers with stiffer necks) and helps to avoid untold damages in bumper-to-yellow-painted-posts, it saves lives. The regulators that have now mandated rear-view cameras as standard equipment for new cars in 2014 estimate that nearly half of all deaths each year—228 in the U.S. with approximately 100 of those deaths being kids under the age of five—might be avoided by helping drivers see what's behind the vehicle more effectively. Add in that nearly half of the 17,000 U.S. people who are injured each year might be spared makes this ingenious reuse of the centerstack screen (or mirror) a seamless user experience.
2: Rain-Sensing Wipers
The first windshield wipers were invented in 1903 and were purely manual. In 1919, along came the automatic wipers which weren't supplanted until the late 60's as immortalized in the movie, Flash of Genius. Rain-sensing wipers were first introduced in 1966, but the sensitivity of the electrical contact made them unreliable and a poor user experience. In the late 90's, one supplier finally devised the current system where optical sensors detect moisture and increase the speed of the wipers. Let's focus on why this is so crucial: it has just improved the driver's ability to complete the primary task of driving when difficult conditions just went from gray to black. There's little-to-no intervention required by the driver, making the system quite simple, and lives are assuredly saved by this intercession at the worst of times.
1: Tire Inflation Assistance
A new federal study shows that under-inflated tires triple your likelihood of being in an accident, while decreasing your fuel efficiency by 3.3%. Why? Low tire pressure influences skidding, contributes to blowouts, and increases stopping distance. In 2000, to address the leading root cause of under-inflated tires—drivers not knowing the tires were under-inflated—the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) mandated Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) as standard equipment by 2003-2006. Yet the aforementioned federal study sampled vehicles from 2005-2007, thereby suggesting a possible second cause. One theory: drivers either don't notice or ignore the warning in their vehicle's display, making a vehicular diagnostics email a valuable assistant in the fight.
In fact, one telematics provider proved such a reminder based upon the vehicle sending sensor data to a server and eventually to the owners' email significantly shaped behavior and avoided repeat offenders the following month. All of that said, though, many drivers either do not have the handheld pressure sensor (used when outside the parked vehicle) or know when to stop pumping air. This is why the 2013 technology that tops my list is the chirping of the horn when the tire has been sufficiently inflated. Why? It doesn't require the owner to monitor the current pressure whilst remembering the ideal pressure. It's just simple. Pump 'til it chirps, and then go about your life. Super easy, and both life-saving and money-saving.
I know, I know. Some of you will be crying about how basic things like automatic transmissions didn't make the list. The reason: that's been in production since before my birth, which means it's as old as dirt and doesn't need the kudos. And I'm sure others of you are crying bloody murder that telescoping steering wheels or adjustable pedals aren't on the list, but I don't consider adjustable ergonomics as a technological advancement birthed from the automotive womb. Same with DVD players, Car TV, etc. So I apologize if your favorite feature has been excluded. To make amends to you, though, send me a tweet (@tengles) with your beloved machinery and I'll send it out to the greater community.
I'll make sure my OEM brethren hear your cries of satisfaction!
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Technology is advancing so fast and we should move according to it. Most technological advancements are seen in auto industry where a huge change comparison can be made. Thanks for updating my knowledge on such technologies. But I bet you we will see more innovative technology for example flying cars that will make our transportation easier and luxurious. I hope to see soon. But the more luxurious car the more maintenance cost. For cars like Audi one most go to genuine Audi repair center
http://www.beachhouseimports.com/audi-repair-orange-county.html equipped with highly skilled mechanics.
The technological advancement in automotive sector if anticipated then you will see a high ascend graphically. Thanks for the update on all technologies, infotainments that have been used in automobiles as there are some terms of which I wasn't aware of. But present day cars with advanced technology, gadgets are much more sophisticated, friendly and comfortable than the previous for consumers.While on wheels I have handed-down with some infotainments, for some, it may be useful and fun but for me using those was an example of distracted driving except some. These inventions surely have taken our industry a way ahead and also helped to maintain efficient driving. Among them I find adaptive cruise control the most effective and useful one as it saves from accidents and reduce disturbance related to traffic. Well, at the end I am too waiting to cry on yours OEM satisfaction. Let's see what's new in it.http://dreamcarsautorepair.com/german-auto-parts.html
Designing for engineers, not your Aunt Alice. UX from what I've been told is User focused.
10: Dynamic Radio Volume
Why driver have to listen to radio or music during high speed. I feel its risky.
Just my thought.
I Like the "2: Rain-Sensing Wipers" and "4: Airbag Call"
How about power steering? You only realise how useful it is when you get to drive an older car...
Good article. But, I'd put the Smart Key (keyless entry/start) over the exterior keypad, which I've never actually seen or heard of anyone using.
Rain-Sensing Wipers suck. They don't work when the raindrops are small. The idea is nice but the sensors / algorithm must be improved. Speed-sensing wipers work much more reliably.


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i think its a good idea i always have to go into msw to spell check
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Sorry, it doesn't seem this is a feasble idea...I found this post on the subject matter in the vbulletin website
The most feasible option is just to upgrade your browser to IE7 or FF2 as they have built in spellcheckers.Originally Posted by feldon23
Or you could just not use IE7 and stop the spread of Spyware and Adware, but thats just my two cents...
Back when I was running a forum for a Chat site, I added a spell checker (We were using phpBB PLUS 2.0), and I eventually had to take it down because of the reasons mentioned above, it just used too much bandwidth.
Besides the whole bandwith problem(have no clue about the details), what would be the point of having a spell check anyways? You could spell a little better?
Since we haved shortened almost every word to the point of creating an entirely different language, would it really make a difference or matter then? Since a spellcheck just gives the best option and not entirely the correct one, again, I ask what would be the point. If someone can't spell the word in the first place, how are they even going to know which word would even be the right one? Ex. - Write, Right, Rite
Eh, I don't really care myself. From a spectator's view point though, I usually notice that the ones who can't spell all too hot, can't really use correct grammer either. Who cares about correct spelling when we know what you are talking about. If we can't even understand what you say with correct spelling, what did the spellcheck actually accomplish?
(I remmber in highsch ool the re was ths test showng h ow uniq ue the hu man psych wa s wh en it cam 2 understnding our langu age e ven whn it was this dis torted.) - What does this say?
Does it really matter that much? The above statement adds a little perspective on my opinion.
Please that is very poor logic, I am a horrid speller but that doesn't mean I am so stupid as to not know what word is what or that I don't understand the dynamics of proper grammar. I have 2 B.S. degrees and can speak 2 languages and yet still can't spell very well in my native one, does that mean I don't know or can't recognize the word I wanted? NO, also I may say "typr" (clearly misspelled) instead of "type" does that mean I am an idiot? No, I just had a typo. There are millions of words and slang out there and you can't expect people to remember how to spell them all. With the rate of speed in which people type you can't expect even great spellers to get them all right every time.
On a added note just because I cannot spell the best doesn't mean I care so little about the way my posts read as to leave misspelled words in them. Granted some of us really don't care for the abbreviated versions of words either. It is "you" not u, even if I can understand what you said it doesn't mean I will consider what you said with a high level of respect.
I didn't realise that spelling and grammer was such a personal subject matter. Etiher or, what you have or what you know or what you supposedly or just can do, as your said yourself...
We could nitpick about those simple little spelling or grammer errors you just made(or the little ones in my response for that matter), but who cares really and who points them out? It isn't as though some spelling is so atrocious that we completely lose sight of the message, and if we did, does a simple(refrase that plz) hurt that much?
It is amusing..the seriousness of this.
Oh yes, this wasn't a personal attack towards you, but a general accusation. Since we probably have people who learned English as a second language, it isn't unreasonable to assume that their grammer could sit right next to their poor spelling in situations.
Sorry that I continuously add on to my posts, but I am one of those people who can get the message instead of having to read every single word.(That is what edit means for me) Since we love detail though, and the follow up comments allowing us to pick and choose specifics...
It is interesting to know that some actually do consider spelling part of the "point system" in which we judge or appreciate dialogues/conversations. Personally I always left that out and kept peope in high regard whether or not they did spell correctly. Hell, If I were like that, I probably wouldn't even bat an eye towards half the people in the world, let alone here. (No offense, we all do it) The message certainly does fall short, and that is what I believed to be the only thing of actual importance.
Last edited by Tbaism; Jul 24, 2007 at 08:00 AM.
You in no way offended me nor were you comments taken as an attack towards me. I am an objective person who can accept others comments as their opinion and not allow it to blind me with emotionalism. I trust the same is with you.
I did not re-phase your comments in the sense I was agreeing with them, I just used them to offer why it is important for some members to have a "spell check" and stated that just because you didn't spell well didn't mean you where dumb (since you implied that one couldn't tell the difference or correct word if they could not spell). I used myself as a reference tool and not as a means to say I took it personally; I did this since I can do that without offending or embarrassing another member on the board who may be more sensitive to their faults. I know I cannot spell very well but at the same time I realize that it isn't a reflection on my complete intellectual level.
Now, you may say you don't "judge" others like that but you did. Was not your initial argument that it doesn't matter if we have a spell check since:
No matter how you spin it someone that talks like this:
"Dude, i 8 SoMe susihi aNd it WaS tHa BoMb, u ShoLd geT SoMe 2, l8er"
They will never be considered with the same level of respect or regard as someone that takes the time to formulate their responses in the appropriate manner. Nor would anyone truly say they prefer the method above over a proper and grammatically correct sentence. Not to mention it takes longer to read and after seeing a whole paragraph structured like that…one's brain may hurt too much to care what they said enough to read it.
I mean is this not a board dedicated to "intelligent" conversation…? Should we not all want to communicate intelligently? Can you say "AIM" or texting speech is intelligent conversation?
While I agree that we are more tolerant towards those who use English as a second language; I in no ways think we should say through out the rules of proper communication or think that it should be ok as long as the message is there. Why should I care what you have to say if you are un-willing to take the time to at least attempt to formulate the words and their semantics correctly?


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a chain of small islands off the NE coast of Asia, extending from N Japan to the S tip of Kamchatka: renounced by Japan in 1945; under Russian administration. Also,Ku'ril Is'lands.Japanese, Chishima.
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This new essay by Joy Hyvarinen on "Respect and Protect Human Rights: Lessons from Transitional Justice" is part of a collection of essays for the Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice, which explore principles of climate justice.The essay focuses on how transitional justice-based approaches could help to ensure that respect and protection of human rights form a core part of the future climate agreement.
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Cilantro Chicken Shepherds Pie with Brussels Sprouts
I made shepherds pie with the leftover chicken from yesterday. I paired Brussels sprouts with the yummy chicken and it was a bit hit!!!
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups shredded Brussels sprouts
- 2 cups of leftover cilantro chicken, shredded with gravy
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt
- 4 to 5 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and 2 inch pieces
- ½ cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 egg yolk
- Salt
- Pepper
Heat a frying pan with butter. Add the shredded Brussels sprouts and sauté on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the flour and sauté for another minute on medium heat. Slowly add the broth and bring to a boil and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt for seasoning. Keep aside.
In the meantime, bring the potatoes to a boil in a medium saucepan with water. Let simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes or till the potatoes are soft. Drain and mash, leave in the saucepan. Microwave the half and half and butter in a small bowl for a minute. Add the mixture to the mashed potatoes and mix well. Add the salt and pepper. Mix well and check for seasonings. Add the egg yolk and mix well.
Transfer the chicken mixture into an ovenproof 8X8 dish. Top with the mashed potatoes making sure all the edges are covered. Bake in a 400 degrees oven for about 30 minutes or till the top is golden brown. Let sit for 10 minutes and serve with a salad.
Tamarind Glazed Turkey
If you are looking for a super flavorful turkey this Thanksgiving- this is the recipe for you. It has a bit of Latin flair to it and it is delicious!!
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Add the broth, orange juice, tamarind concentrate, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and smoked paprika to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes till it is reduced to 1 cup and thick and syrupy.
Compound Butter
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 2 navel oranges
- Pepper
Mix the butter, salt, garlic, zest and pepper in a small bowl until everything is incorporated well.
- 2 to 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 5 to 6 pounds turkey breasts
- 12 carrots
- Salt
- Pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the carrots at the bottom of a roasting pan. Add the chicken stock and place the rack into the pan. Place the turkey on to the rack. Salt and pepper the cavity and stuff with leftover oranges. Spread the compound butter under the skin, spreading it well all over. Salt and pepper the outside generously and spread the glaze all over the bird. Roast till the temperature inside the bird reaches 165 degrees F. Take out and place onto the cutting board and cover with foil. Take the carrots out and pour the juices into a measuring cup. Skim the fat off the top and pour the liquid to the prepared gravy. Taste for seasonings. Slice the turkey and serve with hot gravy.
Make Ahead Gravy
- 4 cups homemade or store bought turkey stock
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt
- Pepper
In a large frying pan, heat the butter and add the shallot and garlic. Saute for a minute over medium heat. Add the flour and turn the heat to medium high heat, stirring constantly. Cook the flour for at least 10 minutes or till it turns chocolate brown. Slowly add the stock, whisking vigorously at the same time. Bring to a boil and check for seasonings. Add salt and pepper accordingly. Once the turkey is done, add the drippings to the gravy and reheat.
Cornbread & Chorizo Stuffing
Thanksgiving is not complete without a yummy stuffing. We never make the stuffing from the box- we like the one from scratch. The good thing about homemade stuffing is that you can make it in advance. This could be put together a couple of days before the big dinner and refrigerated or frozen.
You guessed right- this recipe has all the Latin flavors as well. There is the smoked paprika and orange zest – similar flavors to the turkey and the gravy. It also has chorizo- anything with chorizo is delicious! The leeks and the celery provide a nice crunch and the cranberries bring a delicious sweetness to the dish. This stuffing complemented the turkey and the rest of dishes beautifully!
- 1 loaf cornbread, homemade or store-bought
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut the cornbread into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups). Place the cubes onto a lined baking sheet and toss with oil, thyme and paprika. Season with salt and pepper and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly toasted. Keep aside.
- 1 pound fresh chorizo, casings off
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 leeks, sliced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of two oranges
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 to 2 cups chicken broth
Saute the chorizo in large frying pan on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Take the chorizo out using a slotted spoon. Add the butter, celery, onion and leeks. Saute on medium low heat for 10 to 12 minutes. Add the cranberries, orange zest, paprika and thyme, cook for another 5 to 10 minutes. Mix well and add the toasted corn bread and cooked chorizo. Mix well and check for seasonings. Turn the heat off and transfer everything to a large bowl. Add the beaten egg and chicken broth 1 cup to start with. Toss all together and bake in a buttered dish covered with buttered foil for 40 to 50 minutes. Add more chicken stock if reheating or as needed.
Buttered Haricot Vert
I made these beans with the roast chicken breast. As I was making the gravy, I took out some yummy chicken and potato bits from the bottom of the roast pan and added them to the beans. All the yummy flavor made the beans absolutely delicious.
- 1 pound haricot vert (I found green and yellow), trimmed and rinsed
Bring a medium saucepan with water to a boil. Blanch the beans for 2 minutes and shock in cold water to keep the color.
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Melt the butter and oil in a frying pan and add the beans. Coat and mix together and add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes and serve.
Short Rib Chili with Tomatillo Sauce
I made this for the Super Bowl but thought I can still post this recipe as winter refuses to leave- and that means, stews and chili are still welcome… this is a rich, indulgent chili- definitely worth making.. especially if you are entertaining…
- 5 to 6 short ribs, bone in
Spice Rub
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground roasted cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
Mix all the ingredients. Transfer the ribs to a flat platter. Sprinkle the spice rub onto the ribs and marinate for over night or at least 4 hours. Take out of fridge at least an hour before cooking.
Tomatillo Sauce
- 6 tomatillos, peeled and cut in half
- 2 poblano peppers, cut in half and deseeded
- 1 medium yellow onion, unpeeled, cut in half
- 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Sprinkle of salt
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place the tomatillos, poblanos, onion and garlic onto the cookie sheet. Drizzle the oil and sprinkle the salt. Roast for 30 minutes till vegetables are soft. Blend the vegetables with the cilantro till smooth. Keep aside.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can pinto beans
- Salt
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Heat a heavy saucepan with the olive oil. Brown the short ribs on both sides (about 5 minutes each) in two to three batches. Take out and add the tomatillo sauce and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and add the short ribs back into the saucepan. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Place lid and cook on stove or in a 350 degrees oven for 3 hours. Take the ribs out of the gravy and let cool. Take the bones and fat off and shred the meat back into the gravy. Add the beans and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Check for seasonings. Garnish with cilantro. Serve warm.
Pancetta and Meyer Lemon Roast Chicken Breast
Meyer lemons are still in season- make use of them! This is a great recipe…
- 4 to 6 bone-in chicken breasts with skin
Compound Butter
- ¼ cup good quality butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup pancetta, chopped fine
- Zest of three meyer lemons
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl and carefully insert about a teaspoon of the mixture under the skin of each chicken breast. Rub any leftover mixture on top of the chicken breast and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Marinate chicken for 2 to 3 hours.
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ to ¾ cup chicken broth
- Salt
- Pepper
Heat a large frying pan (oven proof) with the olive oil. Brown the chicken pieces with skin side down for 3 to 4 minutes or till golden brown. Transfer to oven and finish cooking till the internal temperature shows 160 degrees F.
Take out of oven and take the chicken pieces out of the pan. On a medium heat, add the flour to the bottom of the pan and stir, taking off all the bits and pieces from the roasted chicken. Slowly add the broth, whisking to avoid any lumps. Mix well, bring to a boil and check for salt and pepper. Serve chicken with gravy.
Leftover Chicken Lasagna
After I made the delicious stew, I had some chicken left over- this is a great way to make a completely new dish!!! If you haven't cooked the stew and don't have leftover chicken- just buy a rotisserie chicken…
- Leftover chicken breast, meat taken off and chopped, mixed with any leftover gravy. It should be about a cup.
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
Mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl and keep aside.
- 3 to 4 cups fresh tomato sauce
- 9 lasagna noodles (I used no bake ones)
- 1 medium sized oven proof dish
- 5 to 6 small slices of fresh mozzarella
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Dip the no bake noodles in tomato sauce and place three at the bottom of the dish. Add half the amount of ricotta cheese mixture and top with half the amount of chicken. Top with three more no bake noodles (dipped in tomato sauce) and repeat the process. Finally top with the last three no bake noodles (dipped in tomato sauce) and add at least a cup of tomato sauce on top, covering all corners (add more sauce if needed). Top with fresh mozzarella and then cover with aluminum foil. Bake in oven for 45 minutes. Take out and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.