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TO: Big Brother producers and America Online
FROM: Noah Robischon
The big brother site (www.bigbrother2000.com) probably isn't topping your agenda right now, what with the show's shaky ratings and all. But it should be, and here's why: Your audience is tech savvy, and the online traffic spikes along with the drama (more than a half million visitors the day the first potential exiles were nominated) which means that if your website didn't reek like a Survivor's armpit, you might attract a few more viewers. Maybe you think the live webcast is usurping the audience from the broadcast; I say quit whining and take advantage of it. A few ideas that would make the Big Brother website a little less bore-wellian:
Make an online map of the house that shows where
each roomie is at every moment. That way I could follow my
favorite characters around and wouldn't have to rely on luck to
catch the live and unedited version of Jordan and William having
a heart-to-heart in the bedroom.
Instead of those drab, cut-and-paste biographical
pages you've created for the cast members, the contestants should
have made their own websites. Seeing George's flabby idea of a
good site would help me finally decide whether he's funny or just
You say AOL members have access to three more
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To be honest, though, the chicken-coop cam isn't all that
Take a cue from performer- turned-Web-cam artist
Ana Voog (www.anacam.com)), and enhance one of the feeds by
adding psychedelic colors. Watching the household's daily
aerobics workout would be a lot more interesting.
Just because they don't have music doesn't mean
we shouldn't. VH1 has a Survivor tie-in music-video show, and at
Here and Now (www.hereandnow.net) the playlist changes based on
the mood in the house. You could at least offer a soundtrack:
say, Hank Williams Jr.'s ''Divorce or Destroy'' as Karen cooks
dinner for the troops.
When the ''Tour de Big Brother'' challenge started,
there should have been some place on the official site where I
could find a link to the real event (www.letour.fr).
Sounds radical, but since the program just
recaps the 24-7 soap opera I've already seen, there's no
incentive to tune in which may explain why the site's traffic is
increasing while the show's audience is decreasing. If Big
Brother were online only, I'd be forced to watch the live feed
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The second season of Project Runway All Stars premieres later this month and we now have final confirmation on the cast!
There will be 13 designers returning for the second round of All Stars fun and they are: Wendy Pepper (season 1); Andrae Gonzalo (season 2); Kayne Gillaspie and Uli Herzner (season 3); Suede (season 5); Althea Harper (season 6); Emilio Sosa (season 7); Peach Carr, Ivy Higa and Casanova (season 8); Anthony Ryan Auld, Laura Kathleen and Joshua McKinley (season 9).
I'm most excited about the return of Andrae, Uli and Kayne. Andrae and his emotions made for great TV as did Kayne's flamboyance (and questionable taste). As for Uli, most fans (myself included) believe she was robbed her season and think she deserves another chance at the title. Maybe this will be her season.
Model Carolyn Murphy will take over hosting duties from Angela Lindvall but the mentor and judges remain. So we'll again see Joanna Coles in the Tim Gunn mentor role and Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman in the judges' seats.
Project Runway All Stars 2 is set to premiere Oct. 25.
Wendy Pepper (Middleburg, VA) – Season One, Second Runner-Up – A villain to remember on the first-ever season of "Project Runway," Wendy made her mark in the workroom and on the runway with her feminine dresses, structural form-fitting jackets, strong patterns and even stronger personality, beating out Austin Scarlett for the final spot to show at fashion week. Since her time on "Project Runway," she opened her own boutique and launched a new line called "Pretty World."
Andrae Gonzalo (New York, NY) – Season Two – Best known for his emotional outbursts on his season, Andrae's designs frequently contrasted elements of poverty and luxury. After the show, Andrae was given the challenge to create an original duffel bag for the "Keep a Child Alive AIDS" charity auction.
Kayne Gillaspie (Nashville, TN) – Season Three – Kayne's pageant sensibilities proved valuable when he won the "Fit for a Queen" challenge and designed an evening gown for Miss USA 2007 Tara Conner to wear at the Miss Universe Pageant. Since his season, Kayne has established the award-winning shoe line "Johnathan Kayne," produced by Benjamin Walk Corporation.
Uli Herzner (Miami, FL) – Season Three, First Runner-up – Uli's designs are feminine, flowy and colorful, inspired by the beaches and climate of her hometown Miami. She currently has continued success with her designs and even has her own show called "It's Very Uli" on Plum TV.
Suede (Barryville, NY) – Season Five – Known for his confidence, brightly colored hair and speaking about himself in the third person, Suede's dynamic personality and eye-catching style attracted a major following. His designs can be seen on celebrities such as Britney Spears, Brooke Burke, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson and Christina Aguilera.
Althea Harper (New Haven, CT) – Season Six, First Runner-up – As stunning as one of her own models, Althea's design aesthetic emphasizes draping, silhouette and tailoring that flatters the curves of a strong woman. Since "Project Runway," Althea was invited to become part of the Tory Burch design team and she has since designed full-time for her own successful line "Althea Harper." She is currently the head designer for Quincy.
Emilio Sosa (New York, NY) – Season Seven, First Runner-up – With a record-breaking three consecutive challenge wins and more wins in the season than any other designer, Emilio was the favorite to win. But his jaw-dropping defeat to season seven winner Seth Aaron left him speechless. This year, he was nominated for a Tony® Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.
Peach Carr (Lake Forest, IL) – Season Eight – A favorite among the designers and fans who enjoyed her refreshingly positive, bubbly personality, her athletic design styles have built a strong following and loyal buyers. Peach's designs can often be seen on "Real Housewives of NYC" castmember Alex McCord on red carpets.
Casanova (New York, NY) – Season Eight – Chock full of personality, Casanova was the underdog everyone rooted for and the first Puerto Rican fashion designer to ever participate on "Project Runway." Casanova is a spokesperson for Microsoft's HP Touchsmart PC and continues to show his designs at Fashion Week.
Ivy Higa (New York, NY) – Season Eight – Big on attitude, high in self-esteem and full of talent, Ivy's opinionated and headstrong personality was the source of many conflicts during her season. In 2009, after "Project Runway," Ivy was chosen by NBC New York's ThreadNY as designer to watch and has dressed celebrities such as Olivia Munn.
Anthony Ryan Auld (Baton Rouge, LA) – Season Nine – Cancer survivor Anthony's sense of humor and sharp one-liners were memorable, but it was his unconventional birdseed dress that made him a fan favorite. Anthony founded his own charity ROCKONE1, a movement to fight cancer with fashion, and founded the first fashion week in Baton Rouge.
Laura Kathleen (St. Louis, MO) – Season Nine – A self-proclaimed girly-girl with a sharp tongue and strong personality, Laura's designs are inspired by vintage style, tailoring techniques and the manipulation of fabric. Laura recently opened her own business and released her ready-to-wear collection.
Joshua McKinley (New York, NY) – Season Nine, First Runner-up – Loud and bold with a no-holds-barred opinion on everyone else and their designs, he's ready for another walk down the "Runway." Joshua is currently developing his own line and continues to design for his private clients.

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The meeting was held in the Houston American Legion Hall and moderated by our own Senator Sharon Ropes whose discretion dictated, apparently, a location far away from those who would be most affected by the announcement. This seems strange, but given the outcome of the meeting, I wont complain.
It should be pointed out, however, that this was only a battle in a war whose end is still far from sight. Mr Hillstrom freely admits that CapX2020 could change its fickle mind between now and November and, in any case, its recommendation has only advisory status with the real authority here, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. It is not yet time to spur the old war horse home and turn him out to pasture.
Meanwhile, the folks who live in Minnesota across from the Alma crossing have not demobilized. Their state representative, Steve Drazkowski, has sent us a news release to the effect that there is another possible route for the CapX lines. That would be right down Hwy 52 south of Rochester, and then east along I-90 to Wisconsin, an eminently sensible route along corridors already owned by the state, which would not require any further expensive acquisition of right-of-way nor spoliation of scenic field, wood, and hill.
Drazkowski relates that it was thought that the Minnesota Department of Transportation objected to this route but that he has been in contact with the transportation commissioner, who assures him that it is not so. A committee will be formed to analyze the situation, and Drazkowski himself will have a seat on it.
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Mike, It looks great. If you do have to move, I hope you move to a place with great gardening potential. You don't have to grow a lot of veggies to grow them well, and clearly you are growing them very well. Dawn |
Thank you all for the nice comments. If it wasn't for this group of people and others around GW I would never be where I am today. You all are so kind and willing to share. Mike |
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A friend had suggested Red Sky, in Southwest Harbor, for dinner. I phoned. There was a single seat left—at the bar. (Triumph of the solo traveler!) I found everything endearing: the local artists' paintings on the faux-finish walls, and the owners, a husband maître d' and wife bartender, who chatted with me as I sat at the bar with my Philip Roth and house Pinot Grigio. After shrimp dumplings, lobster risotto, and Belgian bitter chocolate pudding, it didn't matter that I was alone—I was in heaven.
I'd discovered a pleasant comfort in traveling by myself. I'd gone at my own pace, hiked, swum, eaten when it suited me, pampered myself without guilt, interacted with only a little awkwardness. The next morning I drove south to pick up my girls, taking Routes 202 and 9, beautiful back roads through farmland and small towns. Outside Unity, a rock kicked up into my front right tire with a deafening noise, and a few yards later I had a flat and a cracked wheel. Driving carefully on the doughnut spare, I reached a fork in the road: a right turn would lead me to my daughters; to the left, a sign pointed to a town called Freedom. I didn't mind saving that particular byway for another trip.
12 Montana MILES 315. DRIVING TIME Two days. Even the interstate makes for a magnificent ride on this passage into Montana along the jagged Bitterroot Mountains. Take I-15 north from Idaho Falls, Idaho, go 145 miles to Dillon, Montana; then veer northwest on 278. After 48 miles, soak road-weary bones in the outdoor pool at Jackson Hot Springs Lodge (888/438-6938; $5). Continue to Wisdom, then take Montana 43 over Chief Joseph Pass to U.S. 93 and head north. At Darby, spend the night at the ultra-luxe Triple Creek Ranch (800/654-2943; www.triplecreekranch.com; cabins from $510, all-inclusive). From there, it's 65 miles to Missoula and I-90.
13 Massachusetts MILES 75. DRIVING TIME Half a day. An afternoon's drive from Boston encircles salty Cape Ann and recalls the state's seafaring history. Take U.S. 1A north from Boston, driving 22 miles to Beverly. From there, follow Massachusetts 127 east to the old port city of Gloucester. Stop here to browse the storefronts of the Rocky Neck Art Colony (www.cape-ann.com/rocky-neck), a neighborhood of winding streets lined with galleries and restaurants overlooking the inner harbor. Continue east on 127 and 127A, roads that hug the cape coast and offer miles of beaches, islands, and coves to explore.
14 Pennsylvania MILES 90. DRIVING TIME Half a day. Generations of Amish and Mennonite families have made Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, one of the country's richest—and most charming—agricultural areas. An hour west of Philadelphia via U.S. 30 are historic market towns such as Willow Street, Strasburg, and Bird-in-Hand. The back road to each typically measures less than 10 miles, but the drive will take a good part of your day, allowing for stops at antiques shops and historic sites—and horse-drawn-buggy traffic. Finish in Lancaster city's bustling Central Market (717/291-4739) for tasty baked goods and equally delicious people-watching.
15 Puerto Rico MILES 100. DRIVING TIME One day. The Panoramic Route network over Puerto Rico's mountain spine leads past waterfalls, forests of mahogany and bamboo, coffee plantations, and communities of houses set on stilts. At Cayey, 25 miles south of San Juan on Highway 52, head west, and up, on Highway 14. At Barranquitas, pick up Highway 143 to Adjuntas. From there, Highway 10 takes you south and down, to Ponce, on the coast. Give yourself the whole day for climbs, switchbacks, and snack breaks at roadside empanada stands.
16 Vermont MILES 125. DRIVING TIME One day. Take a lazy tour of several New England islands on a loop of Lake Champlain, starting in Burlington, Vermont. Follow I-89 north to U.S. 2 west, which crosses the lake via a chain of islands dotted with dairy farms and bucolic villages. On the western shore, head south on New York 9B and then U.S. 9, in the shadow of the Adirondack Mountains. Stop to walk or raft at breathtaking Ausable Chasm (518/834-7454; www.ausablechasm.com), a deep gorge known as the Grand Canyon of the East. From Port Kent, return to Burlington by Lake Champlain Ferries (802/864-9804; www.ferries.com).
17 Texas MILES 275. DRIVING TIME Two days. This route reveals the parched, mountainous terrain of the state's Big Bend region. From I-10, take 17 south to Fort Davis, then drive four miles on 118 to the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute (432/364-2499; www.cdri.org), for trails surrounded by native flora. Continue south on 170 west, a route with spectacular views along the Rio Grande. At U.S. 67, drive north for32 miles, and overnight in a historic fort on the highly civilized Cibolo Creek Ranch (866/496-9460; www.cibolocreekranch.com; doubles from $450, all-inclusive). The next day, return to I-10 at your leisure.
by Mary Tonetti Dorra
Visiting California gardens in the spring is like visiting Paradise. At least that's what financiers, industrialists, and railroad tycoons believed in the early 1900's. The Huntingtons, Blisses, Armours, and other wealthy families were totally sold on the Golden State once they'd viewed the Pacific Ocean below San Francisco, the rolling hills of San Luis Obispo County, the towering redwoods in Monterey County, the jagged mountain ranges along the outskirts of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.
I, too, have always been impressed by the state's natural beauty. But in the 25 years I have been writing and lecturing about America's horticultural heritage—its diverse climates and topography, its love of planted areas embraced by the land's majesty—I have never spent much time in my own backyard. I recently decided to explore the gardens of California, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, to find out what made each one unique, yet all of them distinctly American.
My tour began just 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, and my travel companion was John Irving—or rather, the characters in the Books on Tape versions of his 158-Pound Marriage, The Water-Method Man, and, most appropriately, A Widow for One Year (that was my state at the time). My first stop was the 160-acre Descanso Gardens in the suburb of La Cañada Flintridge, where I found thousands of camellias growing in such healthy abundance it almost took my breath away. In 1948 E. Manchester Boddy, a newspaper publisher and camellia enthusiast, helped bring Camellia reticulata—enormous six-inch ruffled blooms from China's Yunnan province—to the West. In addition to the reticulata camellias, the sasanqua and japonica varieties complete Descanso's collection of more than 40,000 tree-sized specimens, which produce blooms from December to April. Unlike many walled European public gardens, fencing at Descanso is cleverly hidden by grass and plantings. This creates the illusion of an unplanned unlimited space, in keeping with the open-garden tradition exemplified by Jens Jensen and the Prairie School Movement.


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201 Department of External Affairs to Australian Delegation, United Nations
Cablegram 410 CANBERRA, 31 July 1947, 11.20 a.m.
Our immediately preced[ing] telegram. [1] Indonesia.
Your speech might also include reference to the following:-
1. Include in opening words: 'A duty is placed upon Security Council by Article 39 of the Charter to determine the existence of a breach of the peace. The Australian Government is not called upon to justify the bringing of this matter to the attention of the Council, since it is the duty of the Council itself to make a determination. I therefore submit that the Council should:-
(a) determine the existence of a breach of the peace;
(b) call upon the parties to comply with provisional measures to prevent an aggravation of the situation, namely to cease hostilities immediately and withdraw their troops;
(c) recommend under Article 39 that the parties should seek a solution by the method upon which they have already agreed.' 2. Include in 'Jurisdiction' argument: 'The Indonesian Republic has a sufficient de facto standing to enable the Security Council to find that international peace has been broken. There is an armed conflict between recognised political entities. The Security Council should take cognisance of the substance and reality of what is taking place. The fact that the present conflict may, if allowed to continue, result in a much wider and more serious international conflict involving other nations should also be borne in mind. To that extent, it may well amount to a further threat to Peace.'


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Under perfect conditions in northern Italy the race towards San Remo contained a lot of spectacle. Cavendish was the first favourite to drop the pace on La Manie. Other teams had to take control, and it was the team of Nibali and Sagan who put the pedal down on the final hills.
André Greipel was able to stay in the leading group. It seemed like everything would stay together towards the Poggio, but a crash on top of the Cipressa got a rupture in the leading group. Jelle Vanendert and André were involved and they lose precious time. In a split second everything is over. Milan-San Remo might be a long race, but it can be decided in a very short time period. Finally Simon Gerrans wins in a group of 3. Results: 1. Gerrans |


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3.1 Scope and content Lewis T. Preston became President of the World Bank on 1 September 1991 and resigned on 4 May 1995. Relatively few records from his term exist. One of Preston's first decisions was to suspend the President's Council, and as a result there are no formal records of the interaction of the highest levels of management. Furthermore, Preston was in ill health and retired before finishing his term. He continued to make speeches and undertook some business travel, but the files on those activities are noticeably fuller in the early years of his tenure. No subject files exist, nor do files on his liaison activities with United Nations organizations, non-government institutions, and international banks. The few files on liaison with the U.S. Government are thin, but there is additional information on this relationship in the records of the Counselor to the President, Matthew F. McHugh.
The most complete files are those on Member countries. These include information on Bank projects in the countries, reports of discussions with country representatives, agendas for meetings, and other representational matters. The files on the Annual Meetings have some unusually interesting briefings for Preston's meetings with financial and other institutions.
The important records of the Portfolio Management Task Force ("Wapenhans Report") and the follow-up to it are part of the records of the Special Adviser to the President, Visvanathan Rajagopalan.
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As first reported by Doug Smith on Twitter and confirmed shortly thereafter by Matt Devlin, Jay Triano will not return to coach the Toronto Raptors next season. He'll be retained as a "special assistant" to President/GM Bryan Colangelo, whatever that means.
I've asked Holly MacKenzie to provide a longer take on this since she knows him personally and is more qualified than I am to write about this topic. This move is only surprising to me since I assume this team will probably stink next season whoever is coaching them so I'm not sure bringing in somebody new is going to make much of an immediate difference. On the other hand, if team management doesn't see him as the man to lead this team into contention — an opinion I'm pretty sure most Raptors fans share — then I suppose it makes sense to bring in somebody who they believe is better suited to develop the young players. Regardless, Triano will remain with the team as its token Canadian basketball guy until he inevitably gets hired as an assistant coach on another NBA team.
I've never had a particularly strong opinion on Triano one way or another. As much as Raptors fans have liked to take shots at his coaching acumen, he seems to be well-respected by many of the top coaches in the sport. Perhaps he's a really good "practice coach" who is decent with X's and O's but not really suited to be the general who leads his charges into battle. I suspect he'll join Kevin O'Neill and Sam Mitchell as fired Raptors coaches who will probably never get another head coaching job in this league.
Triano's "re-assignment" is sure to ignite a flurry of speculation about his replacement, but something tells me that this won't even be a consideration among Raptors brass until the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is worked out. Call me a cynic, but I can't see MLSE hiring a new head coach until they know for certain when there will actually be games to coach. I also wouldn't be surprised if P.J. Carlesimo is promoted into the job on a sort-of-interim basis with the intent to bring in someone new for the 2012-13 season. Of course, this won't stop Raptors fans from screaming, "HIRE RICK ADELMAN!" as if there's any chance he'd want anything to do with this mess of a team at this stage of his career. I'd love MLSE to surprise me with a sexy replacement hiring, but I'm not holding my breath.


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President Obama Addresses Aid to Devastated Haiti
Citizens of Haiti are scrambling to recover today after the island's worst earthquake in 200 years hit at 4:53 pm yesterday. Located just 10 miles from the quake's epicenter, the city of Port-au-Prince has been devastated, and thousands of people are likely dead. For a nation that has battled dire poverty, damage from such a disaster is expected to be tremendous, due to overcrowding and many of the concrete family homes lacking strong foundations. Among the collapsed buildings are the United Nations Mission, which has reported one hundred workers missing, and a hospital in the upper-class suburb of Petionville. With electricity and phone service down coordinating aid has been difficult and many people have taken to Twitter, YouTube, and Skype to get word to their families.The United States has a history of aiding Haiti, having assisted with emergency response after the devastating hurricanes of 2008. At a press conference this morning, President Obama said, "We must be prepared for difficult hours and days ahead as we learn about the scope of the tragedy. We will keep the victims and their families in our prayers. We will be resolute in our response, and I pledge to the people of Haiti that you will have a friend and partner in the United States of America today and going forward."
For those looking to help, UNICEF is seeking donations to assist the children affected.
The Red Cross is also seeking assistance, through their International Response Fund. Wyclef Jean, a Haitian native, is soliciting donation through his Yele Haiti Foundation. Visit www.yele.org or text "Yele" to 501501 to automatically contribute five dollars.


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Okla. officer shoots, kills suspect charging with kitchen knife
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PAULS VALLEY, Okla. — A Pauls Valley police officer shot and killed a man early Saturday after the man charged an officer with a kitchen knife, authorities said.
Jeremy Scott Beasley, 31, was shot about 2:30 a.m. after he charged the officer and then pinned him to the ground, said Jessica Brown, a spokeswoman for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
The two officers involved have been placed on paid leave until that investigation is complete, said Pauls Valley Police Chief Dennis Madison.
Madison said police were called to the home by Beasley's sister-in-law, who apparently was frightened when she saw Beasley dragging his wife out of the front door of their home.
When police arrived, Beasley ran into the kitchen to grab a knife.
One of the police officers was treated in a local hospital for minor injuries, Madison said. He had scratches on his knees and cut on his thumb.
Madison declined to release the names of the two officers involved.
He defended the shooting, saying it was necessary to save the lives of the two police officers.
Court records show Beasley pleaded guilty in 2006 to charges of domestic assault and battery, in the presence of a minor child, and resisting an officer.
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Please define "smooth" - Do you mean lapping the lugs smooth? D
If I remember right the 710 has a polymer bolt sleeve. I do not own one but have friends who do. I have been told that silicon grease or white lithium gun grease can help a lot. I have not read the manual so make sure there is not a disclaimer on certain oils or grease that can be used so you do not hurt the polymer sleeve.
Have a good one!Remember: Plan for the worst, Hope for the best and if you land on your feet running life is good!!!
If the bolt travel on your 710 is rough-it means the plastic sleeve is already kaput. I HIGHLY reccomend trading it off as it is commonly known to be POS!!!
I own a used 710. When I first bought it, the bolt action wasn't very smooth. I did some research and found that silicone lube is the best. After a few cleanings, each time using a silicone impregnated cloth on the bolt, the action just got smoother and smoother. Its like new now.
I have a 710, 5 rounds through it....I hate it, hate it, hate it. I have chucked it in the attic out of sight until I get a French victim to buy it....just can't look at it........hate it.............
those guns are rough right out of the box, they will get smoother over time if they dont break first. Might want to put it away for a rainy day since remington dont make them anymore and one day you might can get upwards of 100 bucks for it ((( just kiding ya, I'm only being serious))
I'll take it!.......Hate it, hate the look of it, hate the 'orrible magazine, hate the feel of it, hate the bolt......shoots OK but if I dwell on it I will find something I hate about that too, I hate it's got Remington written on it....it deserves to have a French owner, and just as soon as I can stomach looking at it I'm going to flog it to one, so I never have to see or hear from it again!............


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Preheat a grill pan over medium heat.
Combine garlic and oil; brush evenly over pitas. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper evenly over pitas. Place pitas in pan, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until toasted.
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper evenly over mushrooms and tomatoes. Place mushrooms in pan; cook 6 minutes or until tender, turning once. Remove mushrooms from pan. Add tomatoes to pan; cook 1 minute.
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It's official: we're big, but does size matter?
HASSELL is the 31st biggest architecture practice in the world, based on the number of architects we employ, according to an international survey of leading practices. We are ranked the second largest architectural practice in landscape architecture, the seventh in interior design, and the ninth in master planning and transportation by revenue. We are the biggest practice overall in Australasia, in terms of earnings. So we are BIG, according to the WA100 for 2013, a list of the world's largest 100 architecture firms.
But the rankings raise a much debated question: does size matter in architecture and design? Some of the world's most exciting practices - for example BIG, Herzog + De Meuron and Jean Nouvel - aren't listed, perhaps because they did not take part in the survey. There are great architects and designers working for large and small practices, according to HASSELL Managing Director Rob Backhouse.
One thing the list does demonstrate is the increasingly international way in which practices operate. "Design and architecture are increasingly global, whether the projects are big or small," Rob Backhouse said. "We can win a hospital project in Australia or China and ask our studios in the UK to work on it because they have some of the best talent in Europe in the health field. Technology is making this kind of collaboration across our 14 studios easier all the time. But the big change is probably in the mindset of our design teams. They just don't see themselves as limited by geography."
Technology makes it easier for small practices to compete outside their home markets. But size DOES matter, allowing practices to build a strong, international talent pool. But size is not a guarantee of design excellence and buildings and places that meet the needs of clients and end-users.
"HASSELL has not grown its practice just because we wanted to be big", Rob Backhouse said. "We have grown along with our clients and with opportunities. As a result, we can compete for the best projects locally and globally and attract the best designers who want to work on those projects."
For the record, the WA100 ranking of HASSELL at 31 is based on the number of qualified "fee-earning architects" that HASSELL employs, a number that excludes our landscape architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners. The rankings are compiled each year by the United Kingdom based magazine Building Design. The list is based on a survey of architecture firms in October 2012.
HASSELL operates 14 design studios in Australia, China, South East Asia and the United Kingdom. In 2012, our work was recognised with the top awards in three categories at the World Architectural Festival.
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Many ways to revitalise Canberra's city spaces
David Tickle, sector leader for Urban Design at HASSELL, talks about the many ways in which Canberra's city spaces can be revitalised
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HASSELL Principal John Pauline discusses designing and building venues for mega-events ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on Bloomberg TV
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Rob Backhouse, Managing Director of HASSELL, talks to FX magazine about integrated design teams, creative collision and the practice's lack of a house style
Education futures forum with HASSELL and CH2M Hill
With students expecting a 24/7 experience, and learning freed from physical boundaries, what lies ahead for the design of universities? The Education Futures Forum recently talked it out
Point King Residence on Vogue Living
This Mornington Peninsula house was designed to maximise both entertaining and privacy, and minimise its visual impact on the environment
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Senior Associate Felicity Roocke speaks about her design motivations and creating desirable hospitality destinations
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Palm Island in Chongqing, China features on World Landscape Architecture
Fit-out for a king
Stores packed tightly with merchandise are yesterday's news - even if the prices are low. The driving principle behind modern shop design is generosity, says Scott Walker, Head of Interior Design at HASSELL
Spotlight on Cassandra Chilton
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Open plan offices - the pros and cons
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Face.com is an Israeli startup and its facial recognition technology has already been used by Facebook.
The company was established in 2009 but according to Israeli news publication Calcalist, it has only received $5.3m in funding.
Rumours about the acquisition began last month, just over a week after Facebook's lacklustre IPO performance.
The social network has been on shopping spree of mobile and photo centred acquisitions since the beginning of the year in efforts to strengthen its weak mobile platform. Facebook bought photo sharing mobile app Instagram for a whopping $1bn along with another photo app called Lightbox before launching its own photo app, 'Camera'.
Acquiring facial recognition technology could enhance Facebook's mobile platform offering and increase interaction on its site.
Members would be able to upload photos on their phone and receive tagging and identification suggestions for their friends when using Facebook mobile applications.
The acquisition announcement comes a year after Facebook sparked anger amongst its user when the site used somewhat similar facial recognition technology without informing its users first. The company updated its privacy settings to include information about the feature and users are able to disable it.
"Our mission is and has always been to find new and exciting ways to make face recognition a fun, engaging part of people's lives, and incorporate remarkable technology into everyday consumer products," Gil Hirsh, founder of Face.com, said on their blog about the acquisition."We love building products, and like our friends at Facebook, we think that mobile is a critical part of people's lives as they both create and consume content, and share content with their social graph."
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Prior to joining the NCSP, Brandon served as intern for the Ulster County District Attorney's and Sheriff's Offices where he assisted in the preparation and litigation of felony jury trials. Additionally, Brandon interned with the United States Secret Service in the New York City Field Office. In his time there, he participated in protective events for the President, Vice President, and First Lady of the United States, as well as multiple foreign heads of state. In addition to assisting with investigations ranging from mortgage fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft, and counterfeiting, he participated in the Operation Safe Kids program in community schools.
Brandon received his Master of Public Administration from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany, with a concentration in Homeland Security. His graduate studies included intelligence analysis, crime and public policy, political violence, terrorism, strategic management, and homeland security preparedness. Brandon also received his B.A. in Criminal Justice, summa cum laude, from the School of Criminal Justice at the University at Albany. His course work included criminal law, business law, crime and economics, business management, and international relations. In addition to working at the NCSP, Brandon served as a teaching assistant at the University at Albany's School of Criminal Justice in the American Collegiate Moot Court Program.


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Who made the choice to travel to this 18 year old's apartment and exchange sex for a tattoo because they just couldn't wait until they reached 18? At some point we need to hold all involved ACCOUNTABLE, not just the guy. They stop being victims when they willingly go to his house and allow their bodies to be tattooed. They stop being a victim when they trade ink for sex. None came forward until after the nurse found out, so presumably, they were all happy with their trade off.
From the title, I was expecting to hear about a guy who was pinning women down and forcing tattoos on their bodies and then sexually assaulting them, this- this is no more than a guy being a guy, and young girls being stupid- while I understand the potential of disease, these girls KNEW what they were doing.
Curious if every single one of them will take the responsible steps to see if they have been infected with anything prior to consumating other realationships, as their own well-being seems to be of least importance, being out-weighed by their desires to get a tattoo, I can't imagine them thinking of a partners well-being.
What a shame to be raising children who are willing to give such a special thing away for ink. No place for morals in todays youth.
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"In the process of making this right now. I don't know on what planet it takes only 10 minutes to cook potatoes at a low simmer, but these instructions should be fixed so that the potatoes begin cooking while in the broth, not at the very end.""


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PISCATAWAY — J.J. Moore scored a career-high 27 points to lead Rutgers to a 93-70 victory over Houston Saturday.
Myles Mack added 25 points and six assists for the Scarlet Knights (9-13, 3-6 American Athletic Conference), who snapped a four-game losing streak and reversed a 22-point loss at Houston 13 days ago. Kadeem Jack added 16 points and Jerome Seagears had 11.


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This is probably going to be the last of my wedding recaps, unless I post a Q &A and budget breakdown. Anyone interested in that?
After the portraits and more formal pictures were taken, we were able to kick off our shoes and party!
Harlem Shake
First Dance - You and Me
MOH Speech
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Cake...wish I had more than one bite
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I have a room that is 15x31 and there is some kind of bump out in both the 31 ft sides so do i run the flooring long ways or across. Didn't know if i'm suppose to have the bowling ally affect or if it would look OK going the other way.
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Hanna's Gourmet Diner Restaurant Review: Owners Sia and Nicole Hemmati added Hanna's to the name of this North Miami Beach restaurant (since 1983) when they bought it in the late 1990s, and romanticized the place's décor a bit. But otherwise this is the same retro-style, stainless steel diner, with the same trademark mix of rustic French and American classics on the chalkboard. Boeuf bourguignon or a cheeseburger? A tuna melt or garlicky escargots? An iceberg wedge with tomatoes or celery rémoulade? If you hadn't guessed, the French dishes trump the American ones. Additionally, it's wiser in most cases to focus on the lengthy list of daily specials rather than the regular menu. For dessert, the custard fruit tart, topped with vine-ripe strawberries and bright kiwis, is legendary. Plenty of moderately priced French wines to go with the solid country cooking. |
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A personal message: Just wanted to let you know I'm back home after spending five days in the hospital. I had some swelling in my legs, and the doctor wanted to drain it off. Sounds a lot more serious than it really is.
I've been procrastinaing about having it done, but I'm glad I fanally went through with it. I hadn't said much about it until I could see how it was going. Good news is that it went well and I'll be back on the air tomorrow night.
Thanks to listeners and my co-workers for the good wishes and all the love, and thanks to everyone at St. Mary's and Ohio Valley Heart Care.
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Hurricane Ike gains strength over Gulf
Posted onHurricane Ike, currently a Category 2 storm, is expected to increase to a Category 3 over the next day or two as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico toward Texas.
The National Hurricane Center reported this morning that the center of Ike was about 575 miles east of Brownsville, Texas, and about 270 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River.
A tropical storm warning is in effect from the Mississippi-Alabama border westward to east of Cameron, La. A hurricane watch is in effect from Cameron, La., west to Port Mansfield, Texas. Hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area by late Friday.
Ike is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph. A general west-northwest motion over the central and western Gulf of Mexico is expected today and Friday. On this track, the center will be approaching the northwestern Gulf of Mexico late Friday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph with higher gusts. Hurricane-force winds extend outward to 115 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 225 miles.
Coastal storm-surge flooding of 3 to 5 feet above normal tide levels can be expected within the tropical storm warning area, the National Hurricane Center reports.
Above-normal tides of 2 to 4 feet are expected elsewhere along much of the northern Gulf Coast during the next day or so, increasing along the western Gulf as Ike approaches, forecasters predict.
The Coast Guard has set up a Web site for information on Hurricane Ike.
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It's over. It's so close to being so over.
One of the worst quarterback-coach relationships will finally end when the 2012 NFL regular season concludes with a move that's been expected for about two years, yet somehow Chargers head coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith have held on. But their employment will end in 25 days, according to a report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Acee's sources tell him that team owner Dean Spanos made the decision to fire Turner and Smith about a month ago, but he's choosing to wait until the regular season concludes, with both receiving their terminations on Black Monday.
From Acee:
Spanos, sources said, has more recently resigned himself to the fact that Smith can't be kept in the current environment of plummeting performance and fan unrest.
And unlike last year, when Spanos found enough reason for clemency in a strong finish and past accomplishments, those with knowledge of plans that are already in motion said it seems certain there will be no last-minute change of heart this time.
Spanos is waiting until after the season, more because that is his preferred time to make such moves than due to any faith in the Chargers' microscopic playoff chances.
It's pretty easy to summarize why Norv Turner is who he is, and why he's become the standard for the replacement-level head coach. Yet like most coaching discussions, it's hard to quantify. Every position on the field has a vast minefield of stats we can poke and prod to make comparisons and use as the root of evaluations. Head coaches have one metric: wins.
And when we use that metric, we see a football mind who's the offensive version of Wade Phillips. Turner fits fine — no, better than fine — as an offensive coordinator, and has a firm understanding of what a successful and thriving NFL offense looks like. Yet just as we've seen in the past with Phillips (he was merely adequate and mostly a mess as a head coach in Dallas and Buffalo, yet he's led the turnaround of Houston's defense as a coordinator), Turner is much more suited to a role where he can focus solely on the X's, and their eternal battle against the O's. Once he's tasked with managing a game and being a leader of men and his energy is diverted, disastrous results follow.
That's happened during the Chargers' repeated second half collapses, both in individual games, and most infamously during years when woeful mid-season stretches have destroyed early hope, leading to Januarys sitting in silence. This year has been a more consistent mess with the Chargers at 4-8, but there was still a microcosm of the old Chargers we know and hate. September ended in promise at 3-1, and the Chargers have now won just three games since. Last year was similar, with San Diego winning four of its first five before dropping six straight.
This is a head coach who's been the leader of teams with an abundance of talent, yet over the past three years they've consistently underachieved. In fairness, though, Turner doesn't throw the ball. He only coaches the guy who throws the ball, leaving him standing helpless on the sideline far too often when Philip Rivers heaves another wobbling duck that lands in the hands of a player wearing the wrong colored jersey. Rivers has thrown 35 interceptions over his last 28 games.
When the firing day comes, Turner will find a home somewhere as an offensive coordinator, and we can begin focusing on the next brand name Spanos will bring in to re-focus his quarterback who's quickly enrolling in the Donovan McNabb school of veteran regression. Say, Andy Reid will be available soon…


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This blog is not about news or products. Though I will occasionally cover such topics, I am at my best when providing a filter for my readers. Much of my audience is a traditional audience. Whether traditional marketing and PR, traditional journalism, traditional business (including brick and mortar) or traditional technology, I have come to respect and honor those who have laid the foundation for much of what is on the web today.
As a result, the tone that is most often taken on this blog is one that brings an honest and sober look at the web today and analyzes the worth and benefit to those traditional communities. See, as web people, we tend to think that we have the answers to the worlds problems. We often are heard saying such cliché things like "Journalism is dead" or "Twitter engagement is the answer to business" or "It's all in the conversation". Realistically, some of this is true, yet so often we forget what our predecessors brought us.
Of course, this blog has been written by more than just me. Even though I am responsible for the bulk of the content here, there have been well over 20 others contributors – some major contributors with hundreds of posts – who have also brought their expertise and unique perspective to this audience.
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A bit of bad news for fans of chicken wings: there might not be enough for everyone this Super Bowl Sunday.
The National Chicken Council came out earlier this month with a report stating that because of the high cost of feed and corn prices, the demand for chicken wings is at an all-time high and farms simply cannot ship enough.
The recent shortage can give you an excuse to whip up healthy, homemade snacks for the big game that can turn out to be a big hit.
Warm Spinach-Articoke dip: For those who crave Common Grounds spinach dip, this hearty and low-calorie spread will be gone even before the coin toss. (Ingredients include: Olive oil, lima beans, cream cheese, Tabasco sauce, capers, mustard, artichoke hearts, frozen spinach, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, lemon juice). Here's an easy recipe from Health Magazine:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine first eight ingredients (through mustard) in a food processor, and process until smooth (about 15-20 seconds).
3. Add remaining ingredients; pulse five times, then process until mixture is consistent throughout (about 10 seconds). With a rubber spatula, transfer mixture evenly to a 1-quart casserole dish, smoothing top.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly at the edges. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes.
Mini Turkey Burgers with Gorgonzola: Packed with protein and easy to make, mini turkey burgers are an ideal finger food. (Ingredients include: Garlic powder, ground turkey breast, Gorgonzola cheese, reduced-fat mayonnaise, gherkin pickles, dinner rolls, curly leaf lettuce) MyRecipes.com offers a recipe:
1) Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl. Add cheese, stirring with a fork just until combined. Divide turkey mixture into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty.
2) Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 4 patties; cook 2 minutes. Carefully turn patties over; cook 2 minutes or until done. Place patties on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Repeat procedure with remaining patties. Cool patties to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap; freeze until firm. Place in a single layer in zip-top plastic bags; freeze up to 3 months.
3) Thaw patties overnight in refrigerator.
4) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
5) Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Place patties on baking sheet in a single layer; cover with foil. Bake 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Keep warm.
6) Combine mayonnaise, pickle, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Cut rolls in half horizontally. Spread about 1 teaspoon mayonnaise mixture on bottom half of each roll; top each with 1 turkey patty and 1 piece lettuce. Cover with tops of rolls. Serve immediately.
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes and melted cheddar cheese? Don't say anything more! (Ingredients include: Sweet potatoes, Canadian bacon, sour cream, chives, shredded cheddar cheese) Check out this recipe from Health Magazine:
1) Pierce potatoes with a fork, and arrange on paper towels. Microwave on high eight minutes; turn potatoes over after four minutes.
2) Cut each potato in half lengthwise, and scoop out the pulp, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Mash pulp with 3 ounces Canadian bacon, two tablespoons sour cream, and two teaspoons chives in a bowl.
3) Spoon mixture into shells. Sprinkle two tablespoons cheese over tops of potatoes. Microwave on high two minutes, and sprinkle with one teaspoon chives.
Fudgey Chocolate Brownies: A sweet treat for whoever ends up winning. (Ingredients include: Margarine, unsweetened chocolate, unsweetened cocoa, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder). From a recipe found on MyRecipes.com:
1) Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2) Melt margarine and chocolate in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cocoa; cook one minute. Stir in sugar, and cook one minute (mixture will almost form a ball and be difficult to stir). Remove pan from heat; cool slightly. Gradually add warm chocolate mixture to egg whites and egg, stirring with a whisk until well-blended. Combine flour and baking powder; add flour mixture to chocolate mixture, stirring well.
3) Spoon batter into a 9-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.


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Power Glove
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Power Glove | |
The Power Glove from A Link to the Past | |
First appearance | A Link to the Past (1992) |
Appearances | A Link to the Past Oracle of Ages A Link Between Worlds |
Found | (A Link to the Past) Desert Palace (Oracle of Ages) Ancient Tomb (A Link Between Worlds) Miner's house (outskirts of Lost Woods). |
Use | Allows the wearer to lift certain objects |
- "You got the Power Glove! You can feel strength in both hands! You can pick up and carry stones now!"
- — In-game description from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The Power Glove is a recurring item in Legend of Zelda series. It grants Link different effects in the different games it appears in. While referred to as a glove, it is decidedly more similar in appearance to a metallic gauntlet.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The Power Glove is the main treasure of the Desert Palace. When worn, the Power Glove bestows upon Link incredible physical strength, allowing him to pick up small and big gray stones scattered around Hyrule. A stronger glove known as the Titan's Mitt can be obtained later on in the game. This is needed to pick up the black stones.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The Power Glove is an upgrade of the Power Bracelet that allows Link to pick up the big blue statues found in the game. It is found in the final dungeon, Ancient Tomb. Its appearance is similar to that of the Handy Glove found in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
- "A glove that makes you feel strong! Pick up small boulders by pressing Ⓐ."
- — In-game description
The Power Glove can be acquired from Rosso, his house is to the east of the Lost Woods. Unlike its appearance in A Link to the Past, the Power Glove in this game can only pick up small rocks. It is later replaced with the Titan's Mitt.
Theory warning: This section contains theoretical information based on the research of one or several other users. It has not been officially verified by Nintendo and its factual accuracy is disputed.
The Power Glove may have been inspired by a peripheral of the same name for the NES that allowed the user to utilize motion controls akin to those of the Wii. Today, it is notorious among gamers because of its various technical flaws.
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So far there's been no groundswell of Lindsey-mania or Graham-mentum among the GOP's uncommitted. But Graham is from an important primary state and may be looking to influence the direction of the Republican Party.
Hillary Clinton is reportedly now 100 percent sure to run, and will announce in early April. She has effectively cleared the Democratic field – a plus, compared with the crowded GOP race, but there could be a downside for her.
At a Republican event Saturday in Iowa, the business mogul and reality TV star Donald Trump revealed who he thinks best belongs in the White House.
Sarah Palin hinted to ABC that she might be up for another run, saying, 'America has had enough of seeing that – sign on the Oval Office door saying, No Girls Allowed.'
Ann and Mitt Romney will be having lunch with Chelsea Clinton and her husband, at a fund-raising event in Boston on Friday. The lunch comes on the heels of a Mitt Romney speech slamming Hillary Clinton.
Mitt Romney's speech in Mississippi Wednesday night was full of the expected swipes at Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. But he may have a harder time winning over the GOP electorate this time.
Some Saudis criticized Michelle Obama's decision not to cover her head on her Saudi visit, but first ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton did the same.
Sarah Palin responded to Bill O'Reilly's characterization by calling Fox News a "quasi-conservative" media outlet.
Sarah Palin hinted to ABC that she might be up for another run, saying, 'America has had enough of seeing that – sign on the Oval Office door saying, No Girls Allowed.'
The field of Republican presidential hopefuls is already crowded, but Marco Rubio may be able to distinguish himself as a fresh face among legacy front-runners.
Some GOP officials have speculated Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney might be getting together to hash out a way to avoid going head-to-head in the presidential primary.
The day after the State of the Union, Vice President Joe Biden gave his clearest indication in months that he may run for the top job in 2016.
'American Sniper' is on track to become the biggest January blockbuster in history – as well as a cultural phenomenon that has everyone from documentary filmmaker Michael Moore to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich weighing in.
Mike Huckabee and Jon Stewart sparred throughout their interview Monday night. The former Arkansas governor is vying to be the candidate of Evangelicals and cultural conservatives in the 2016 GOP presidential field.
In the early years of the country, it often took two tries to reach the White House. But in the past 100 years, only one candidate has come back to win after losing a presidential election.
House Speaker John Boehner assembled a listicle of 12 Taylor Swift GIFs to mock President Obama's community college plan. But is the songstress in on the gag?
President Obama's choice of 'Selma' for a White House screening has some commentators wondering if he might be trying to compensate for the film's lack of top Oscar nominations.
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Last week I purchased some uncooked couscous for the first time. I usually just get the already-made-couscous-salad from the deli, but I wanted to try making it myself from scratch.
I purchased the "Ziyad Brand All Natural Middle Eastern Couscous" because it had an interesting recipe on the box that I wanted to try out (Curried Maftoul). Note: I am sure it would taste just as good if you used a different brand of couscous (just in case you can't find this brand).
I have to say, it was pretty delicious! Which is why I am sharing it with you. I think you will like this tasty, healthy, and filling dish just as much as we did!
Ingredients (straight from the box):
- 1 and 1/3 cup of vegetable broth (organic)
- 1 cup of Ziyad Maftoul
- 1 and 1/2 cups of small broccoli florets (organic)
- 1/2 cup of chopped red onion (note: I just used an organic yellow onion because I didn't have red)
- 1/3 cup of shredded carrot (organic)
- 1/4 cup of raisins (organic)
- 1/4 cup of toasted almond halves or slivered
- 15 oz. of organic Chick Peas/Garbanzo beans (drained)
- 2 tablespoons of vinegar (I used Braggs raw apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (organic)
- 1 tablespoon of sugar (I used a little bit less than a tablespoon of raw agave)
- 1/2 tsp of sea salt
- 2 teaspoon of Curry Powder
- Bring broth to boil and add maftoul, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
- Simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Stir on occasion so it doesn't burn at the bottom.
- Make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, pour in the cooked maftoul, the rest of the ingredients, and the dressing.
- Mix together and serve.