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Campionati giovanili e juniores di pattinaggio di figura su ghiaccio a Casate, fotografati in luce ambiente con pellicole Kodak Tri-X 400 tirata a 1600 ISO
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I'm starting over - again - establishing an organic environment for my lawn and perennial beds. My home is leased and seemingly generations of previous renters didn't do a darn thing to take care of the lawn. So I inherited endemic weeds, terribly weak sod and brown patch on SA turf grass. Without a doubt, the worst leased home lawn I've ever inherited. Niiiiice. I'm up for the challenge! Fortunately, the native soil is decent and my home is over 80 years old, so I don't have the problems of crud thrown into the topsoil during new home construction. Plus I've got a good number of earthworms per sq ft to start with ... not bad for a neglected city lot, but the sod still looks like ... well, I should be respectful of this site and not say what I really think. :) Wish me luck! My neighbor, who is a chemical and watering addict (God love him but it's the truth), took some interest in my alfalfa tossing this past weekend. Maybe I can be persuasive to bring him along for the ride and we can create a 2-lawn organic mecca! Grin |
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Since the basis for a good, healthy lawn is a good, healthy soil what are you doing besides apply some Alfalfa? Have you had a good, reliable soil test done so you know the soils pH as well as the levels of P, K, Ca, and Mg? Perhaps these simple soil tests might also be of some help. 1) Soil test for organic matter. From that soil sample put enough of the rest to make a 4 inch level in a clear 1 quart jar, with a tight fitting lid. Fill that jar with water and replace the lid, tightly. Shake the jar vigorously and then let it stand for 24 hours. Your soil will settle out according to soil particle size and weight. For example, a good loam will have about 1-3/4 inch (about 45%) of sand on the bottom. about 1 inch (about 25%) of silt next, about 1 inch (25%) of clay above that, and about 1/4 inch (about 5%) of organic matter on the top. 2) Drainage. Dig a hole 1 foot square and 1 foot deep and fill that with water. After that water drains away refill the hole with more water and time how long it takes that to drain away. Anything less than 2 hours and your soil drains' too quickly and needs more organic matter to slow that drainage down. Anything over 6 hours and the soil drains too slowly and needs lots of organic matter to speed it up. 3) Tilth. Take a handful of your slightly damp soil and squeeze it tightly. When the pressure is released the soil should hold together in that clump, but when poked with a finger that clump should fall apart. 4) Smell. What does your soil smell like? A pleasant, rich earthy odor? Putrid, offensive, repugnant odor? The more organic matter in your soil the more active the soil bacteria will be and the nicer your soil will smell. 5) Life. How many earthworms per shovel full were there? 5 or more indicates a pretty healthy soil. Fewer than 5, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, indicates a soil that is not healthy. |
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Hi Kimmsr - thanks for your message. I've been successfully converting crummy chemical lawns to organic health for about 15 years, so I'm pretty well versed on the to-do's. Just wanted to post to some kindred souls my new project! :) |
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One problem I see with older homes is over application of top dressing. If it has been rented all that time, then maybe not. We have homes in San Antonio with soil up to 8 inches above the surrounding sidewalks. |
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According to TCPS President, Bill Balzano, "Lacy Marie Laman personifies the words outstanding professional educator in all that she does. She models an astute, almost innate understanding of what is involved in being a 'Christian' educator. This involves understanding the merger of a Christian world view with a sharp awareness of the foundations of outstanding educational practice."
Kathi Douglas, Lower School principal said, "To have an outstanding educator, such as Lacy Laman, is a rare find. Mrs. Laman pushes her students to always strive to be the best but remembers the limitation and constraints of their age by always referring to them as her 'little ones'. She balances the student's psycho-social needs with academic excellence."
Laman is committed to Tennessee Christian Preparatory School and to modeling academic excellence.
Her colleagues provide high praise for Lacy and as one of our school's finest educators.
In summary, Lacy has dedicated herself to enriching students' lives. She actualizes the words, Tennessee Christian Preparatory School provides a quality college preparatory education, from a Christian world view, and equips students for tomorrow's challenges by educating the mind and the soul. Those words are the TCPS Mission Statement.
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I have been growing cayeene peppers for three years and have had great success until this year. All of my peppers are splitting as soon as they start to ripen. Has anyone else had this problem? |
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- Posted by simsedward (My Page) on Fri, Aug 10, 12 at 9:08
I run into that on a lot of my veggies when it is extremely hot outside...not sure without a picture...but I have seen it before. |
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Commander Shepard has the weight of the universe resting on his (or indeed, her) shoulders in the thrilling climax to BioWare's epic sci-fi trilogy.
Mass Effect 3 picks up the story just as the Reapers (a mechanical race of human-hating doombots, if you're new to this) launch an assault on Planet Earth, the fallout of which is threatening to trigger a galaxy-wide war. Do not want! As ever, it falls to reliable ol' Shepard to dig everyone out of a hole.
Saving the universe isn't going to be a spacewalk though, and the first thing on Shep's to-do list is a task that would turn even the smarmiest politician's face green. He (or, y'know, she) has to zip around the galaxy, round up all the various civilisations that inhabit it and get them singing from the same hymn sheet.
With a little schmoozing and a whole lot of shooting, you'll hopefully find yourself in charge of a cosmopolitan army force that's united and strong and ready to make tin cans out of the Reapers' shiny metal behinds.
But then again, maybe you won't. Since Mass Effect 3 closes the book on the Commander Shepard story arc, BioWare aren't duty-bound to keep your save file ticking over until Mass Effect 4. And so, all the decisions you've made over the last half-decade of space exploration finally come home to roost.
It's entirely possible, apparently, to botch your way to the finish which sees the Reapers' arms(?) raised in victory at the end. Pressure!
Fortunately for the less diplomatically minded, there is another way. If you decide to do your bit for the galaxy by enlisting in the separate co-op multiplayer campaign, all you have to round up is three friends and a pad with a working trigger button. Now that's our kind of politicking!
BioWare has been itching to bring a multiplayer component to Mass Effect since the very beginning, but it's only now, with the revisions that Mass Effect 3 brings to the combat system - including improved agility and a more aggressive melee attack - that the RPG wizards have felt confident enough to put together a piece of the Mass Effect universe that's all about the shooting.
And we mean all about the shooting. Mass Effect 3's co-op is a 'survival' game in the mould of Gears of War's Horde or Call of Duty's Zombies, with your team of four battling to outlast waves of brainwashed Cerberus troops in numerous different locations around the Milky Way.
Role-playing games are solitary pursuits by design so it always proves contentious when a multiplayer mode is bolted onto the side of one. BioWare seem to have got the balance right here though; Mass Effect 3's multiplayer can be totally ignored if you want to - it's possible to get the optimum endings without ever so much as brushing past the multiplayer tab on the menu screen.
If you do decide to get involved though, you'll find that your endeavours enhance your single-player game in small but exciting ways. Multiplayer is set in the same story arc as the campaign with your squad being one of many fighting on the frontlines across the galaxy.
Success translates into what is known as 'War Assets' - allies, ships and radar stations which can be used in the (again, optional) Galaxy at War strategy system which complements the campaign mode. The aim here is to reinforce the galaxy's defence systems so they're ready for the Reapers' final push - so those added extra units will be gratefully received when it comes to the crunch.
Opinions will continue to be divided on the issue long after Mass Effect 3 has been released into the wild, but us? We love the idea of it! After five years of carrying the world on our shoulders, it's going to be great to finally let off some steam...
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Thank you so much! I love this cake!!! "Excuse the mess in the background"? hey, I appreciate the mess in the background - it's photos like that they make me believe that lowly cake goofs like me might pull off a stunner like this!
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St. Stephen's Episcopal School social studies teacher Dominique Craft is the recipient of fully funded fellowship to the 2009 Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers by the Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership, Teachers College, Columbia University.
The East County resident was one of 75 beginning teachers to earn the award. The 2009 Summer Institute cohort includes teachers from all areas of the United States in addition to participants from Turkey, Lebanon and Canada.
Craft and the rest of the institute participants spent two weeks in Lawrenceville, N.J., this month for a variety of workshops, seminars and collaborative exercises guided by prominent education experts, Teachers College professors and master teachers. The program challenges participants to embrace the complexities of the classroom and to explore the art of teaching and the delicate balance of subject mastery, judgment, intuition and creativity.
The Klingenstein Center is dedicated to improving the quality of independent school education by developing and strengthening leadership among teachers and administrators who work in independent schools in the United States and throughout the world.
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58 Jesus said to him: The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air nests: but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. | 58 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." |
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Winner in the Business Technology Innovation Category - Kevin King and Coca-Cola Bottling Co. using Tableau Software
Software Magazine, in its 32nd year of publication, releases a global software and services ranking each year. Tableau Software is ranked 208 in its top 500 software survey.
Tableau Online - Best Business Intelligence/Analytics Solution
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Tableau Software received a Teradata EPIC Award for Collaborative Revenue Contribution, recognizing Tableau as the Independent Software Vendor (ISV) who worked with Teradata to influence the largest year-over-year revenue growth for Teradata technology and services. The EPIC Awards were announced at PARTNERS, the Teradata User Group Conference and Expo.
Tableau Software today announced it ranked number 122 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Tableau Software grew 936 percent between fiscal years 2007 and 2011, the time period that determined the rankings.
JPMorgan Chase Hall of Innovation recognizes top emerging technology vendors
Tableau ranks number 14 in PSBJ's list of 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington
Software Magazine's Software 500 ranking of the world's largest software and service providers, now in its 30th year
Tableau Software was named the top large company, Washington's Best Workplaces, by Puget Sound Business Journal.
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Tableau was named New Technology of the Year by the Digital Analytics Association (DAA), formerly the Web Analytics Association (WAA). The award is part of the second annual WAA Awards for Excellence in which association members and non-members were invited to nominate leading contributions to the digital analytics profession.
Inclusion in the OnDemand 100 signifies leadership amongst peers and game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players. Tableau Software was specially selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team and industry experts spanning the globe based on a set of five criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz.
Tableau Software is recognized as a finalist in the following categories: Best Mobile Operations Management Solution; Best Business or Competitive Intelligence Solution; Best Database Innovation
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Props to Buzzfeed for having the clever idea to dress "Jersey Shore" alums Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Jenni "JWoww" Farley as other famous TV duos, including Jesse Pinkman and Walter White from "Breaking Bad" (above) and Brenda Walsh and Kelly Taylor from "90210″ (after the jump). But what's up with Snooki's facial hair? Jesse never rocked a porn 'stache! [Buzzfeed]
Snooki & JWoww Dress Up As Other Famous Duos
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Located in the heart of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Piragis Northwoods Company outfits excursioneers with all the necessities for embarking into the wily wilderness of northern Minnesota. Before outfitting adventurers, experienced outdoorsmen assist in planning routes and campsites to meet outdoorsy goals and wolf-man-sighting desires. Campers then rent accoutrements such as lightweight Kevlar canoes ($30+/day), solo or tandem kayaks ($30+/day), and Kevlar paddles ($6/day). Alternatively, woodspeople can be fully outfitted with canoes, paddles, packed food, tent and tarp, packs, witch repellent, sleeping bags, and a plethora of other gear ($100/person/day).
The pristine quality of the remote trails and clearings winding through the Superior National Forest gives new meaning to the word white. There are no people, no cars, and no buildings towering overhead to mar the scene, framed only by majestic cedar groves. The frosty trail and snow-heavy branches whoosh silently past?the only sounds you hear are the rhythmic mushing of the alaskan huskies in front of you and the almost synchronized beating of your own heart. After a meal cooked over a campfire, your trip might end with some hot-tub time, a fireside chat in a private lake house, or listening to the dogs' nighttime chorus of "Hungry Like the Wolf" as they bed down outside a cozy, heated yurt.
It was the vision of husband-and-wife team Peter McClelland and Chris Hegenbarth to create such experiences for beginning and advanced sledders of all ages. They founded White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures to share their love of outdoor activities in general?including camping and fishing?and of sled dogs in particular. As a seasoned guide and cofounder of the Ely Area Mushing Association, McClelland is dedicated to the welfare of sled dogs everywhere. Hegenbarth handles the details, including the baking of the cookies that accompany each sled driver on his or her journey. In the National Geographic book The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life, author Pam Grout says McClelland and Hegenbarth "don't just sell you a dogsled trip?they adopt you for a few days," making sure guests are warm and well fed.
The couple has gathered together some of the most experienced dog drivers in the north woods, including licensed EMT Erik Danielson and nine-year dogsledding veteran Theo Theobald, who prides herself on seeing more moose than traffic lights in any given month. The company is one of the few sled-dog trip providers that trains its dogs year-round; staffers spend off-season months teaching the dogs to run through an obstacle course and playing hours of Twister to improve their agility.
For Paradise Outfitters founder Deron DoRight, fishing trips aren't just a hobby, they are his livelihood. As a career angler, Deron has the technical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to helm Paradise Outfitters' weeklong vacations, half- and full-day fishing trips on Rainy Lake, and two-day excursions at a local lake of the patron's choosing. Though the potential trophies change with the seasons⎯from walleye to pike to smallmouth bass, or the elusive swimming snowman⎯Deron's aim is always the same: to help passengers enjoy the beauty of the lake and the sport of fishing, perched atop a comfortable 20-foot Ranger. When the waves ice over, two-person aluminum fishing houses and portable shelters shield anglers from chilly winds.


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Can you match Nat and Pete's outfits to the weather outside? Look at the weather symbols and then choose the most appropriate clothes Pete or Nat should wear for the weather.
How to extend the fun
This game allows your child to think for themselves, considering a number of different possibilities for clothing and choosing the correct one. They'll learn how different weather conditions require us to wear different sorts of clothes. You could extend this activity by sorting through the clothes in your own wardrobe, or that of your child, and asking them to identify the most appropriate clothing for sunny days, rainy days etc.
How to make a magic moment
Have fun dressing Pete or Nat up in the most random outfits and see if your choice is a good one when they step outside. You'll both laugh at, for example, seeing Pete dressed in a coat and carrying a sledge when it's sunny outside ... but remember, of course, to remind your child of the reasons behind any incorrect choices of clothing so that they know how to dress appropriately for the weather.


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By now you will have received your letter detailing the rent increase for next year.
Like every year your rent rises have been calculated in line with a formula set by the Government. It is a formula widely used by housing associations up and down the country.
Rents will have to rise in April in line with this formula which is based on the rate of inflation as it was last September.
This is how it's been calculated:
Current rent + 3.2% + ½%
However, if your current rent is not at "target rent" your increase will include an additional £2.16 and if you're on full Housing Benefit, you should not be affected by the increase. Your local council will write to you in the near future to let you know how much Housing Benefit you are entitled to.
The Government set the formula so that, as our costs for maintenance and other services rise with inflation, our income from rents keeps pace with them.
However, we do understand that the increase will be difficult for many of our tenants so our Money Advice Team is working hard to help as many people as possible who need extra support.
It still means our rents will be lower than the private sector and lower than most other housing association rents in this area. If you're concerned about the increase do contact our Customers Services Team may be offer some help or advice.


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Large Oil Spill in Galveston Bay Threatens Tens of Thousands of Birds
Globally Important IBA Bolivar Flats Imperiled; Oiled Birds Are Already Being Found
The potential for harm is staggering; Bolivar Flats hosts important congregations of Piping, Snowy and Wilson's plovers and other birds, including American Oystercatcher, Red Knot and Brown Pelican, every migration season. And birds that feed in the open water, where most of the oil seems to be right now, are at high risk. These include American White Pelicans, Brown Pelicans, loons, grebes, gannets, some ducks and many terns and gulls. And if the spill is not contained, the greater Galveston Bay could be in jeopardy. The bay is a major feeding and stopover area for waterbirds--if oil makes incursions into the marshes behind the jetties and beaches, ibises, spoonbills, herons and egrets, rails, bitterns, Seaside and Nelson's Sparrows, and others would also be at risk.
Audubon Texas staff have been working with Houston Audubon, USFWS, and other partners in the area to organize volunteer response efforts for habitat clean-up and addressing oiled wildlife. Additionally, Audubon is in contact with regulatory agencies regarding expectations for clean-up and overall response effectiveness.
Houston Audubon, a 5,000-member strong local Audubon chapter, has been actively conserving local bird habitat for almost 40 years. In 1997, Houston Audubon purchased the first 178-acre tract of land and established the Bolivar Flats Bird Sanctuary. Since that initial purchase, Bolivar Flats has grown to its present size of 1,146 acres, which incorporates mudflats and nearby marshland into an internationally recognized Globally Significant Important Bird Area. The Bolivar Flats Sanctuary is home to tens of thousands of waterbirds and shorebirds, including the Sanderling, American White Pelican, and Ruddy Turnstone.
Audubon Texas, which was formed in the late 19th century, manages 13,000 acres of shoreline habitat. The state has the largest colonies of Roseate Spoonbills and Reddish Egrets in the world, and is home to large populations of Brown Pelicans, plovers, oystercatchers and terns. These barrier islands also support critical nesting areas for the critically endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtle. These habitats are maintained in part with the efforts of coastal wardens.
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If Alfred Hitchcock's legend blossomed with such hits as ''Rear Window,'' ''To Catch a Thief,'' and ''Psycho,'' then that seed was planted in the films boxed in Wrong Men & Notorious Women: Five Hitchcock Thrillers. The British spy yarns ''The Lady Vanishes'' and ''The 39 Steps'' and the American-produced romantic thrillers ''Rebecca,'' ''Spellbound,'' and ''Notorious'' straddled his move, both physical and philosophical, from Olde England to Hollywood. What makes the collection so worthwhile is recognizing its themes of false judgment and neurotic infatuation not only in the later benchmarks ''North by Northwest'' and ''Vertigo'' but also in non-Hitchcock flicks as far-reaching as, say, ''The Fugitive'' and ''Basic Instinct.''
Vast supplements, from radio adaptations to newsreel footage (see Ingrid Bergman shine sans makeup on the ''Notorious'' DVD), and even, on the two-disc ''Rebecca'' behemoth, 64-year-old screen tests, make the package all the richer. Better still are the immaculately restored movies themselves, each a vivid work of art and a stirring piece of entertainment.


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Flagship Casts Vote for Digital Distribution
Hellgate: London developer Flagship Studios has formed a joint venture that will support online game hosting and digital distribution.
Ping0 is the result of a joint venture between Flagship and Korean game company HanbitSoft. The new joint venture recently signed an agreement with Namco Bandai "to digitally distribute, host and manage the online component" of the upcoming Hellgate: London.
Flagship CEO and co-founder Bill Roper further explained the purpose of the online service. "Supporting Hellgate: London is just the beginning for Ping0. We fully expect Ping0 to both handle the online components and digitally distribute all of Flagship's future titles. The company will also provide publishers and developers that want to bring their games online with a solution proven by one of the most highly anticipated titles in the industry."
HanbitSoft is the Korean distributor of Blizzard's StarCraft, and both publishes and develops games. HanbitSoft executive VP Tony Park said that although the RPG Hellgate: London is a core gamer-targeted product, a variety of games will be distributed through Ping0.
"Through Ping0, we will offer a turn-key solution for developers and publishers developing online games, from sophisticated MMOs to casual games," Park said. "Additionally, we are extremely excited about bringing our own titles to new markets through this joint venture."
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I think I have a cattleya orchid plant. When I got it, it was in bloom, then the blooms fell off. I cut the stem back, but think I might have cut too much off. I have just transplanted it into the orchid moss which it was in before. The leaves look healthy.
My question is, will this orchid ever bloom again and if so, how long will it take to bloom. |
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There are many orchids that could be described as "Cattleya" look at the thumbnails in the link to see if there is something similar there. provided you have not caused too much damage a new growth should start in spring from the base of the growth which had the flowers. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Laeliinae subtribe set
- Posted by mystic_2008 (My Page) on Wed, Dec 28, 11 at 23:57
Thank you very much for your help. The one that I have looks alot like Blc. Blanche Aisaka. I think that it is very pretty. I sure hope that I have not ruined the plant as it is very healthy and I would enjoy seeing another bloom on it. |
You have a standard Cattleya, most of them flower in Autumn from the latest growth which started to grow in spring and matured late summer. Some of them wait till winter or even spring to flower. See if you can find some complete cultivation notes written for growing conditions in Canada. Google Cattleya growing or Cattleya cultivation to find. |
- Posted by Shiffdaddy none (My Page) on Thu, Dec 29, 11 at 2:32
No such thing as cutting the flower stem too far back.. unless of course you cut into the actual growth or a leaf, or pbulb. But either way orchids are tough and it'll most likely do fine. Hope this helps. Ben |
- Posted by mystic_2008 (My Page) on Thu, Dec 29, 11 at 23:52
Thank you all for the encouragement. I have never grown an orchid before and was told by a friend that I had cut the stem too far down. Will have to see what spring brings. |
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I never cut a flower stem until it is completely brown. Usually when it blooms the next year, I clean up the leaves and the mess left behind from the previous year before displaying the plant. That's a sure way to avoid transferring virus. With a collection of one, obviously not applicable. I have a pair of scissors I never flame but it never touches anything green either. Nick |
I'm hoping that you only cut the dead flower stalk and not the pseudopod (fat, green part where the flowers come from). Unless those are completely dead, you don't want to prune them off. The plant relies on them to store water and nutrients. There are some good introductory articles and videos at repotme.com that a novice should find helpful. |
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Creamy, frozen pumpkin pie sandwiches! Submitted by KRHINKY Carbs: 17.6g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 96.6
This healthy apple crisp recipe is sweet and simple to prepare but uses very little added sugar. Submitted by JLCROMP Carbs: 25.2g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 127.4
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These muffins are loaded with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables! This is a slightly different version of my Healthy Breakfast Muffins. This recipe made 32 regular sized muffins. Depending on how full you fill the muffin cups, I'd say you should get 28 - 32 muffins. Nutritional value is calculated on 30 servings (1 muffin = 1 serving). Submitted by JLREYNOLDS77 Carbs: 20.4g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 100.4
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Made in a coffee cup or shallow bowl, these babies are delicious, nutritious, and so fast you will be amazed. Enjoy! Submitted by REBECCAFRIEDMAN Carbs: 11.9g | Fat: 9.6g | Fiber: 9g | Protein: 9.2g | Calories: 160.1
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BOSTON — Jason Terry did something Wednesday night he hadn't done since March 17, 2004. He played against the Dallas Mavericks.
Wednesday marked Terry's first game against his longtime team as Dallas visited TD Garden. The guard played eight seasons for the Mavericks, serving as one of Dirk Nowitzki's most reliable sidekicks over that time, including their run to the 2011 title.
Terry said it was difficult during the offseason to make the decision to leave Dallas.
"I'm still a Maverick at heart," Terry said. "As soon as the Celtics made a point that I was a priority, I had to go where I was wanted. I'm happy to be here.
"I know it was a business decision, and all good things come to an end sometimes. This was the timing. I'm just fortunate to end up in a situation where we're still competing for a championship at this age. That's what it's all about now for me."
Terry said that while it will be fun to see his old teammates Wednesday, it won't measure up to his return to Dallas on March 22. He knew the date, by the way.
"It's going to be more special when we go to Dallas, because then you have the fans involved," he said. "I know they'll be watching tonight, but it's a lot different when you're actually on the court in that arena again. Tonight's going to be good. In March, when we go back the 22, it's going to be special."
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has already said Terry would be welcome back with the organization after his playing career, and that the team was considering retiring his No. 31.
"That's going to be a great day. Obviously what we accomplished in Dallas on and off the court is special," Terry said. "They birthed me. The Jet was born in Seattle but he lives in Dallas."
Fate of No. 34
Speaking of retired numbers, Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle was tongue-in-cheek about being honored in the Garden's rafters one day.
"The other thing I feel very good about is I know that my number is going to be retired here," said Carlisle when asked about his role on the 1986 Celtics team that won the NBA title. "I'll be very proud, and I'll try to be here for that."
Carlisle's number will probably end up in the rafters. It probably won't be in his honor, though, since Paul Pierce has been wearing that No. 34 for the last 15 years.
Carlisle had the best of his five professional seasons with Boston in 1985-86, playing in 77 games and averaging just under 10 minutes per contest.
Not a numbers thing
The Celtics and Mavericks are both perennial contenders laboring through the first quarter of this season. Just don't ask their coaches what their respective records are.
"I'm not looking at the record that much," Carlisle said. "You're aware of it, but you've got to get better every day. That's where the focus is. The record is what it is. In my 11th year of doing this, some of your perceptions and perspectives change a little bit. Each day, we've got to find one or two little things and get stronger on those."
"I rarely look at our record. I don't think I could ever tell you our exact record," said Boston headman Doc Rivers. "Having said that, I know if we get the team right that the record will take care of itself. I think over the last four or five games, we've played better than what we've won, but at the end of the day you've got to win. You are what your record says, and you always will be. I do think we're playing better now. Now we have to do it consistently and now we have to put it together."
The Celtics entered Wednesday night 11-9, tied for third in the Atlantic and fifth in the East. The surprising Knicks have the division's and the conference's best record at 16-5.


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Top Ten Best Soundtracks of the Decade
Movie soundtracks are a difficult beast to master. They have to take an already existing song and apply it to a new medium in a new context. This often works with varying results, and many songs are so overused in soundtracks, they've lost all meaning. We'd like to honor a few soundtracks that have chosen songs and reapplied meaning. We're not talking about musicals, we're not talking about scores, we're talking about the ten best soundtracks of the decade.CQ took itself seriously despite its absurd premise.
10. Morvern Callar
Considering the film is based on a woman finding her boyfriend has committed suicide and left behind a mixtape, it's difficult not to include this stellar soundtrack on the list. There is a distinct vision of a dislocated mind at work in the film, and tracks by Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Can, Nancy Sinatra and others accentuate this film in a way that adds depth and introspection. Weirdly, the soundtrack disc doesn't include the complete subversion of the Mama's and Papas' "Dedicated to the One I Love."
9. Lost in Translation
It's rare that a soundtrack can save a film. That's not to say Lost in Translation is bad, necessarily, but it simply wouldn't be the same without the excellent soundtrack - in fact, it'd likely be far worse off. Jesus and Mary Chain and My Bloody Valentine make appearances, as Kevin Shields adds a few new songs into the mix.
8. High Fidelity
Few movies absolutely have to have an excellent soundtrack just to exist. High Fidelity, however, is one of those movies. It simply wouldn't work without the remarkable score and pretension that comes from working at a record store. We're not going to lie; we've seen scenes like the one above play out in Twist and Shout and Wax Trax before, and it's always a magical experience.
7. Royal Tenenbaums
There haven't been a lot of scenes put to film more eponymous and retroactively disturbing than Wes Anderson's usage of Elliot Smith during a suicide scene in Royal Tenenbaums. Looking back on this, it sends chills down our spines even more than the original viewing. All that said, the soundtrack as a whole is amazing, combing the likes of John Lennon, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan with Mark Mothersbaugh's superb score.
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The case for owning global real estate
Oct 1, 2013 @ 12:00 am
Runtime: 4:25
Many U.S. investors are shortsighted when it comes to this asset class, financial experts tell PBS' Consuelo Mack.
Video Transcript
This week on WealthTrack, a top-performing mutual fund manager and
award winning financial planner explain why they are building up
their global real estate holdings. Third Avenue Real Estate Value
Fund's Jason Wolf and Gerstein Fisher's Gregg Fisher on the
opportunities they are finding in real estate around the world
are next on Consuelo Mack WealthTrack. So, what's the situation
with the global real estate market? -Yeah. Well, there's just
been an explosion in publically traded real estate stocks over
the past decade, right. At the securitization of the real
estate, a lot of private wealthy families have listed their
companies on the exchanges from Malaysia, to Singapore, to Philippines.
All across the globe, we've got real estate companies. And
so, there's a huge opportunity set there. That also offers
us opportunities as value investors because each market doesn't move
in the same way. And today, you've got, for example,
Germany-- a German office company that's going through massive distressing
and a restructuring. -And which company is that? -And it's
IVG Corporation. And so, you have opportunities there, but as
a whole, Europe has been doing pretty good from a
real estate perspective. And then you have Brazilian home builders
and commercial companies having a hard time while U.S. real
estate companies are doing well. So, it's really becoming uncorrelated,
if you will, as far as the way the markets
are moving. And it's very good for stock pickers. -So,
what role does real estate-- real estate investments have in
our portfolio? -Well, I think when you think about all
the different things investors can invest in, you've got stocks,
you've got bonds, you've got real estate, and you've got
natural resources. There aren't that many other things. But when
we look at investors on average on our experience, we
find that investors tend to be underexposed to commercial real
estate or even real estate in general. It's no uncommon
for an investor to own their home or maybe a
second home, but as a percentage of their net worth,
commercial real estate tends to be tiny. It's particularly tiny,
if not, even nonexistent when we ask U.S. investors particularly
what exposure they have to foreign real estate markets. So,
if you're just wanting to add an asset class to
your portfolio that has a reasonable expected long-term return that
adds adversification benefit to the portfolio, global real estate seems
to be something that most investors don't already on that
would, in fact, qualify in that regard. -So, Jason, let
me pick up on that because you work of course
for the legendary Martin Whitman at the Third Avenue Funds.
And you actually-- When you joined the firm in 2004,
you introduced Third Avenue to the concept of global real
estate or foreign real estate. And so, from your vantage
point as a deep value investor, what's the appeal of--
you know, of global commercial real estate. -Well, look, as
I was underwriting the businesses, it's one thing that you--
that we look at the real estate is, is that
you try to find trends, big trends that could potentially
really create a lot of long-term wealth for businesses and
the three are urbanization, a rising middle class, and consumer
consumption. And when you put that together in some of
the areas of the world, it looks like that the
long-term wealth creation available to buy pubically traded securities of
high quality assets that are really well financed are there.
And so, that's where we went in heavy in Asian
markets. -[unk] So, Hong Kong, you've got some major holdings
in Hong Kong for instance-- -That's right. -at the Third
Avenue Real Estate Value Fund. -Right. And, you know, we
own Cheung Kong Holdings, which is the flagship conglomerate of
Li Ka-shing. And this is a business that is much
more than Hong Kong real estate company. It's-- Exposures are
all over the world. It's the largest port operator in
the world to Hutchison Whampoa. It's the largest retailer, health
and beauty retailer in the world, as well as a
large developer and among a number of other businesses, but,
you know, trades at 10 times last time with-- last
12 months' earnings and 80 percent of book value and
has a fantastic balance sheet. So, when you look at
the long-term growth potential of the business, we feel really
good about, you know, maybe a business that can grow
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Ohio Launches 'Don't Get Me Started' Campaign
Ohio has launched a new campaign in the battle against prescription drug abuse called "Don't Get Me Started."
That was one of many strategies discussed on beating the prescription drug abuse problem at a summit of state agencies on Wednesday.
Kin Pancake of Columbus is thrilled to see state government taking action. Three generations of her family have been devastated by prescription drug abuse.
"You know, when I took the pills, I just felt so right. I felt that I could do things. I felt, um, I felt good in my own skin," Pancake said.
Pancake became hooked on Darvocet after having a tooth extracted. She says she took 40 pills a day. The $200-a-day habit bankrupted her family.
"My mother-in-law broke her hip, and they gave her 100 Darvocets, and I took those. And there was no going back," Pancake said.
Addiction runs in the family. Pancake says her mother was addicted to the drug for 15 years before overdosing and dying in 2002. Pancake herself kicked the habit and has been clean for five years. However, she says her 23-year-old daughter is now also fighting a prescription drug addiction.
"They need to take a look at doctors. There's doctors prescribing this stuff, and it's just so available," Pancake said.
"We think we're moving in the right direction," said State Representative Terry Johnson (R-OH) of the 89th district.
Johnson sponsored HB 93 last year, which unanimously passed. The law targeted pill mills among other aspects of the fight against prescription drug abuse.
Johson was among the summit Wednesday that consisted of legislators and state agencies working together to combat the problem.
One step in that process is the "Don't Get Me Started" campaign. According to a press release from the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities: "The campaign will be featured on posters at hundreds of convenience stores and other organizations around the state, each with a QR code linking to an individual story; limited billboards in highly-affected counties; online banner ads on music, social media and gaming sites popular with young adults; and a dedicated Facebook page where those affected by prescription drug abuse can share their own story."
Johnson says the state has been successful in starting to crackdown on pill mills but points out that abusers can always go out of state to get their fix.
Johnson also says the state is focusing on making sure doctors are educated about the problem as well. Johnson, himself a family doctor, says most physicians do their best to provide medical care with a sincere heart. But as a former coroner, Johnson says he has seen the problem from the other side of the spectrum having examined bodies of people who have overdosed.
"I think we need to have an awareness of what the problem actually is. The average physician doesn't see the impact of what these pills can do," Johnson said.
Pancake is thrilled to see the state taking steps to help people.
"I'm so happy the government is finally going to try to do something because it's an epidemic. It's terrifying," she said.
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As promised, Irrational Games has released alternative cover artwork for BioShock Infinite owners to print out.
Last year Irrational held a vote on which art should be used for a reversible cover for the game, following controversy over the developer's original choice of art.
Several images were up for vote and one was chosen. Now, owners of the game can download the other nominees for printing, along with some more new designs for your consideration.
You can download the new box art from the official site for the platform of your choice.
The game released on March 26 to widespread critical acclaim, scoring a 9.1/10 in CVG's praising BioShock Infinite review.
BioShock Infinite's VP of development Rod Fergusson confirmed today that he is leaving Irrational Games. The former Gears of War producer quit Epic and joined Irrational as VP of development on BioShock Infinite in late 2012.


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Till the one day when Mickey met his Minnie
And they knew it was much more than a hunch,
That this group would somehow form a family.
That's the way we all became the Disney Bunch.
The Disney Bunch,
5. FigmentMushu A free 3-night stay if you can match the height of the Mousefester with his correct hole.
6. BamaJenn "How come HE gets to be the star?"
7. rmc1ra You said we would get to be the center of attention, but why do people have PIES in their hands!!!
8. TTAfanatic Anyone up for a game of Wak-A-Mole?
9. rholst26 So Is this Obamas Talking heads ?
10. NORMNB8S Ryan: Wherever there is injustice, you will find us!
Lou: Wherever there is suffering, we'll be there!
Ray: Wherever liberty is threatened, you will find...
Together: The Three Amigos!
11. NaDawn1 And as we come to the end of the Jungle Cruise, remember our head salesman, Chief Nami's, offer....3 heads...for one of youuuurs."
12. aurora777 Three members of the prolific Kitschy-Tchochke tribe.
13. lovemy3youngens Disney is the most wonderful place on earth! It doesn't even feel like we've been confined to the "stocks"!
14. luv2ride801 Ryan, Lou, and Ray the three newest additions to the Enchanted Tiki Room!!
15.wdfan The spitting tikis in Adventureland?
16. 04CP_Nolan Welcome to Canada's Most Wanted.....
Tonight we're searching for these three suspects, wanted for misuse of the famous Candian phrase: "What's that aboot?"
17. Serkazong ".......and here we see a rare photograph from WDW Radio's short lived remake of The Hollywood Squares -Disney Style show."
18. thebun Mom, why are they smiling? Don't they know we have the bean bag balls?
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I found that I didn't really like most of them, some were okay, but none really stood out to me.
And as long as I am eating this cookie,----><----May the MagicOf our beloved DisneyNever fall into the hands of Malefecent.
disney dreamer98..........P.S. welcome animated girl!!!
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Bailey Art Museum - Robots of Clayton Bailey
Crockett, California
Cybernetic sculpture gallery and cabinet of curiosities for artists Clayton and Betty Bailey.
San Francisco Dungeon
San Francisco, California
Torture, kidnapping and murder by the Bay. Experience 360 degrees of vile characters from SF's history.
Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
Yorba Linda, California
The birthplace and museum of America's 37th President, who resigned in Watergate cover-up disgrace in August 1974.
Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center
Richmond, California
We can do it! poster icon is the hook for the only national historic park about the WWII Home Front.
Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum
Carlsbad, California
Prepare to squint at tiny functioning replicas of plane engines, cars, even pistols.
Santa Cruz Mystery Spot
Santa Cruz, California
Gravity misbehaves, but tour guides help visitors navigate the cockeyed hill.
Miwoks, Chosen Family, Grateful Dead
Novato, California
Scenic land enjoyed by the Miwok people for 8,000 years, and the Grateful Dead for two months.
Bigfoot Discovery Museum
Felton, California
The hairy biped, spotted between surfing beaches and Silicon Valley.
Columbia, Challenger, and Criswell in Valhalla
North Hollywood, California
Valhalla Memorial Park contains the Portal of the Folded Wing, a space shuttle replica, and the earthly remains of the Amazing Criswell.
Magic Bus
San Francisco, California
Trippy tour of the Summer of Love using an old bus and 21st century tech.
Borax Visitor Center
Boron, California
Museum sits atop mountain of tailings, looks down into pit. Learn about borates, mules, and Ronald Reagan.
Quack-Founded Town With Last Name in the Alphabet
Zzyzx, California
Bogus medicine evangelist built a desert oasis resort -- "the last name in health" -- before he was kicked out by the feds.
Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden
Escondido, California
Unique public sculpture environment -- a walled knot of arty phantasma and childhood fever dream.
Museum of Jurassic Technology
Culver City, California
A collection both cryptic and illuminating, dedicated to raising public appreciation of the Lower Jurassic.
Museum of Death
Hollywood, California
Grisly romp through funeral customs, celebrity murders, freak animals, and art of the condemned.
Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia
Burlingame, California
Pellet-Regurgitating Pez Dispensers -- they're all here, along with the World's Largest.
Bob Hope Memorial
San Diego, California
Bob Hope statue entertains the troops' statues with a never-ending joke.
Bulldozer Building
Turlock, California
People rent and sell bulldozers inside this building shaped like a bulldozer.
Bosco the Dog Mayor
Sunol, California
The town of Sunol pays tribute to their leader with varying degrees of reverence.
Old Faithful Geyser of California
Calistoga, California
A naturally reliable tourist attraction, with occasional bladder problems.
Toad Hollow - Tunnel for Toad Traffic
Davis, California
The city of Davis built special tunnels so toads wouldn't be squished crossing the highway. A toad bedroom community soon arose....
Big Shoe
Bakersfield, California
Building shaped like a shoe where you can still get faulty footwear fixed.
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Offbeat Landmarks and Oddities
Choice field reports and tips. Also see: Complete list of California attractions.
- Alameda: Haunted Aircraft Carrier [tips]
- Angel's Camp: Mark Twain Frog Cairn
- Aptos: S.S. Palo Alto Concrete Ship
- Auburn: Great Statues
- Baker: World's Largest Thermometer
- Bakersfield: Building Shaped Like a Shoe
- Bakersfield: Cancer Survivors Gauntlet
- Barstow: Giant Fire Helmet
- Bear Valley: Famous One Log House
- Berkeley: Free Speech Monument, 60,000 Feet High
- Berkeley: Protesters - Berkeley's Big People Statues
- Big Bear Lake: Time Bandits Pirate Ship [tips]
- Bishop: Ghost Town and Freak Lamb [tips]
- Boron: Borax Visitors Center
- Boron: Saxon Aerospace Museum - The Right Stuff
- Burbank: Alien Crash Landing [tips]
- Burlingame: Pez Museum
- Cabazon: Claude Bell's Dinosaurs
- Calistoga: Old Faithful Geyser of California
- Calistoga: Petrified Forest [tips]
- Cambria: Nitt Witt Ridge
- Carlsbad: Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum
- Castroville: Artichoke Capital, Giant Artichoke
- Chiriaco Summit: Gen. Patton Museum [tips]
- Cholame: James Dean Death Site [tips]
- Colma: Emperor Norton's grave, Wyatt Earp's grave | Mystery Tombstone | Sailors' Union of the Pacific Monument | Virgin Mary Image in a Tree
- Crockett: Bailey Art Museum - Robots of Clayton Bailey
- Crockett: Crockett Historical Museum
- Culver City: Museum of Jurassic Technology
- Davis: Toad Hollow Tunnel
- Death Valley: Mysterious Moving Rocks
- Death Valley Junction: Amargosa Opera House [tips]
- El Cajon: Unarius Academy of Science
- El Cerrito Playland Not at the Beach
- Encinitas: Ship Houses [tips]
- Escondido: Lawrence Welk Museum
- Escondido: Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden
- Eureka: Gabriel's Garden
- Fairfield: Jelly Belly Factory Tour
- Felicity: Center of the World
- Felton: Bigfoot Discovery Museum
- Folsom: Folsom Prison Museum
- Fort Irwin: Battles in Fake Iraq
- Fresno: Forestiere Underground Gardens [tips]
- Gilroy: Circus Trees [tips]
- Geyserville: Coppola Winery Movie Museum
- Guerneville: Pee Wee Golf
- Helendale: Elmer's Place [tips]
- Hillsborough: Goofy Father Junipero Serra Statue
- Hollywood: Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Hollywood: Museum of Death
- Indio: Date Capital of the World [tips]
- Inglewood: Big Doughnut
- Jacumba: Desert View Tower
- Kingsburg: Swedish town, Coffee Pot water tower [tips]
- Klamath: Tour-Thru Tree, Trees of Mystery
- Lafayette: Hill of Crosses
- La Jolla: Gravity Hill [tips]
- La Puente: Donut Hole
- Lathrop: Crashed UFO at the Tower Mart
- Leggett: Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree
- Lemon Grove: World's Largest Lemon
- Lindsay: Large Olive [tips]
- Livermore: Longest Continually Burning Lightbulb [tips]
- Locke: Largest Rural Chinatown in US
- Los Angeles: LA County Coroner's Gift Shop [tips]
- Los Angeles: Tess, 50 ft. Woman
- Los Angeles: Simon Rodia Towers [tips]
- Merced: Muffler Man and Ag Museum Frontier Town
- Mojave: Airplane Graveyard [tips]
- Morro Bay: Human Chess Board [tips]
- Myers Flat: Shrine Drive-Thru Tree
- North Hollywood: Columbia, Challenger, and Criswell in Valhalla
- Novato: Olompali: Miwoks, Chosen Family, Grateful Dead
- Oakland: Children's Fairyland [tips]
- Oakland: Firestorm House and Disasters To Come
- Pasadena: Bunny Museum [tips]
- Phillipsville: Chimney Tree
- Piercy: World Famous Tree House
- Piercy: Confusion Hill
- Redwood City: Pulgas Water Temple
- Richmond: Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center
- Richmond: SS Red Oak Victory Ship
- Rio Vista: Foster's Big Horn
- Riverside: West Coast War Dog Memorial
- Sacramento: One-Log Kevin Costner
- Sacramento: Relic Contraption from the USS Maine
- San Diego: A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military
- San Diego: Unconditional Surrender
- San Francisco: Camera Obscura - Giant Pinhole Camera
- San Francisco: Cathedral Made of Guns
- San Francisco: Doggie Diner [tips]
- San Francisco: Goddess of Democracy
- San Francisco: Gold Fire Hydrant - 1906 Earthquake
- San Francisco: Magic Bus
- San Francisco: Musee Mecanique
- San Francisco: Paxton Gate - Taxidermied Mice
- San Francisco: San Francisco Dungeon
- San Francisco: Shaking Man Sculpture
- San Francisco: St. Francis Made of Melted Guns
- San Francisco: Wave Organ
- San Jose: Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum [tips]
- San Jose: Winchester Mystery House [tips]
- San Luis Obispo: Madonna Inn [tips]
- San Mateo: Wind Organ and Sonic Sculptures
- Santa Clarita: Star Trek Rocks [tips]
- Santa Cruz: Dead Surfers Memorial
- Santa Cruz: Mystery Spot
- Santa Cruz: Surfing Monument
- Santee: Museum of Creation and Earth History
- Sausalito: NIke Missile Site SF88L
- Simi Valley: Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village [tips]
- Sunol: Bosco the Dog Mayor
- Sunol: Sunol Water Temple
- Turlock: Bulldozer Building
- Truckee: Donner Party Monument - Cannibals!
- Victorville: Brownie, Railroad Dog [tips]
- Willow Creek: Bigfoot sights [tips]
- Woodland Hills: The Old Trapper's Lodge
- Yorba Linda: Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
- Yucca Valley: Desert Christ Park
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- Breed: Labrador Retriever/Border Collie Mix
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I am already spayed, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
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ISIS fighter from Kosovo praises jihad in Syria
Abu Abdullah al Kosovi. Image from the SITE Intelligence Group. |
A jihadist from Kosovo recently appeared on a video from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (or Levant), one of al Qaeda's two main branches in Syria, to praise jihad and encourage others to fight in the country. The Kosovo jihadist's statement was released just one week prior to news that more than 1,000 Europeans, including 150 from Kosovo, are now thought to be fighting inside Syria.
The Kosovan jihadist, known as Abu Abdullah al Kosovi, "speaks in his native tongue" from the city of Azaz in Aleppo province in northern Syria, according to the SITE Intelligence Group, which obtained and translated the statement.
"The most pleasurable thing in life is jihad," al Kosovi says, while imploring Muslims in Europe and throughout the world to put aside their Western comforts and fight in the trenches in Syria.
In the past, the ISIS has distributed speeches by fighters from China, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Kazakhstan. And foreign fighters are known to both fill leadership positions and fight in the ranks of the ISIS. Omar al Chechen (or al Shishani), the leader of the Muhajireen Army, which fights under the command of the ISIS, also is featured in ISIS propaganda.
ISIS propaganda seeks to attract potential recruits from a wide range of nationalities, including those from outside the Middle East. The al Qaeda group has issued English-language posters "with titles such as 'Virtues of Jihad,' 'Virtues of Shooting,' and 'Bringing Mankind into Light,'" according to SITE.
The Al Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant, al Qaeda's other main branch in Syria, has also promoted jihadists from outside of the region. Jihadists from the US, Germany, the Netherlands, Turkey, Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Algeria, and Tunisia, have all appeared in Al Nusrah Front propaganda. And Westerners are thought to have also served as suicide bombers for the Al Nusrah Front. Most recently, jihadists reported that a Frenchman known as Abu al-Qa'qa' al Firansi carried out a suicide attack in Hammam for the Al Nusrah Front, according to SITE.
Europeans joint the fight in Syria
Intelligence officials are becoming increasingly worried that Western Muslims are being radicalized in Syria and recruited by either the ISIS or the Al Nusrah Front. According to Der Spiegel, a German intelligence report estimates that more than 1,000 Europeans are believed to be fighting in Syria.
"Security authorities estimate that around 1,000 volunteer jihadists from across Europe are now in Syria -- compared to just 250 in late 2012," Der Spiegel reported. "Around 90 allegedly come from Britain, 120 from Belgium, 50 from Denmark and approximately 150 from Kosovo." Eight Germans are thought to have been killed while fighting in Syria.
While the report does not give an estimate on the number of Westerners who have joined al Qaeda's branches or allied Islamist groups, US intelligence officials have told The Long War Journal that the majority of them do indeed flock to the Islamists.
"Al Qaeda is better suited to integrate foreign fighters into the battlespace," one intelligence official told The Long War Journal. "Al Qaeda has the experience to make this happen; it has done this -- in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Iraq, Somalia, North Africa, Mali -- and done it well. Their ideology is often appealing to the Westerner willing to leave his home to fight, and al Qaeda has far better resources to facilitate their efforts."
"Al Qaeda excels at recruiting foreigners, including Westerners, training them, organizing them, and putting their talents to work," another intelligence official said. "Look no further than Pakistan's tribal areas to see how well al Qaeda does this." Al Qaeda is known to host training camps for foreign jihadists, including Westerners, in Pakistan's tribal agencies, specifically in North and South Waziristan.
Another intelligence official described Western jihadists as "force multipliers" for al Qaeda, and said their ability to use Western passports makes them quite dangerous if the terror group decides to task them with external attacks against Europe or the US.
"The Syrian jihad is especially troubling given how much easier it is to get to Syria from Europe as it is to get to, say Pakistan, or Afghanistan, or even Yemen or Somalia," the official said. "The reality is we can't track all of those who enter Syria to fight."
"Some of us [in the intelligence community] believe it is a matter of time before a Western jihadist who fought in Syria is used in either a failed plot or a successful attack against the West," he stated.
READER COMMENTS: "ISIS fighter from Kosovo praises jihad in Syria "
Posted by Birbal Dhar at October 22, 2013 4:07 PM ET:
There is a significant Albanian population in Turkey, who come mainly from the Kosovo region. It's very easy for them to cross into Syria from Turkey, especially when the Turkish state allows any Tom, Dick and Harry to cross the border into Syria, as long they're fighting against the Assad regime.
Posted by Kent Gatewood at October 22, 2013 10:04 PM ET:
Are these European-Europeans or non-European Europeans?
Posted by Andy at October 23, 2013 9:49 AM ET:
As an Albanian this video makes me sick. What happened to my staunchly secular society? I realize most of these clowns are from Kosovo and Macedonia and not from Albania proper, but how long before their virus starts heading south to us? I don't wish ill of anyone because I'm not generally a violent or malevolent individual, but I say this from the bottom of my heart; I hope every single one of these former Albanians(to me they gave up that right by being part of the most despicable movement on earth), leave their bones in Syria. I wish them nothing but death and oblivion. Wiped out from existence and memory. As an Albanian I can say they are a slim minority amongst us. But a very cancerous and dangerous minority. I hope they return in coffins.


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I purchased 3 Percy Wiseman rhodos and am about to plant them this morning. Now it appears there is great difference in opinion about how large they will get --- anywhere from 2'-5'! Makes a big difference in my intended location....Does anyone have experience? Also, will deer find them tasty? Thank you very much. In Philadelphia. |
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Height as stated is an estimate of the height of the rhododendron when the plant reaches 10 years old. Always approximate, fertility and amount of shade will also influence the shape of your plant. This Yak hybrid should be a little wider than tall when mature - at 10 years, approximately 3' tall, 4' wide. Deer don't bother them here, but with no snow cover to speak of, our deer don't get overly hungry. A hungry deer will eat almost anything, including rhododendrons. Squirrels sometimes pick the flower buds. |
- Posted by prairiegirlz5 (My Page) on Thu, May 29, 08 at 20:25
janeo~I just purchased one myself today. They had three, maybe I should've snapped them up? I am new to rhodies, but pictures online were so tempting. These didn't look so hot, so I really took a leap of faith. How do you properly remove the spent flower clusters? I pruned mine by cutting off the cluster at the little stem in the center. Some of these had guard petals, I left those intact. Is this the right way? Thanks. |
Removing the seed pods after a rhododendron blooms is called deadheading. It is not necessary. People used to think it was important to the vigor of the plant, but today it is mainly done to improve looks and in some cases to remove diseased areas. If and when deadheading is done, it is important to not disturb the new shoots that are coming out around the seed pod. My website has photos of how to dead head. Just go the the site below and click on "Sanitation & Deadheading". |
Here is a link that might be useful: How to grow rhododendrons and azaleas.
- Posted by prairiegirlz5 (My Page) on Fri, May 30, 08 at 1:17
Great photos, thanks rhodyman! Good to know I was doing it right. I did it because it looked like hell. I am planning to plant this in the ground. Deadheading is also done here in the midwest to take energy that goes into flowering and put it into growing roots. Of course, this is a moot point when the plant is finished blooming for the season. This one is done, right? So what I referred to as "guard petals" are new shoots? Kewl. Now I'm not so sure Percy Wiseman will be winter hardy for me. I don't want just (evergreen) leaves, I would like it to bloom every spring. Please tell me if anyone grows this successfully in zone 5, while I can still return it. Thanks. |
Yes, Percy Wiseman is a spring blooming rhododendron that blooms once each spring. It may produce spotty blooms in the fall if you have weird weather patterns. There are two things that can be called guard petals. Sepals are the coverings on the flower bud that open into scales behind the petals. There are normally several additional buds around each flower bud that open into new shoots and leaves. Percy Wiseman is considered hardy to -5F to -10F. That is not an ideal Zone 5 plant. Zone 5 is -10F to -20F. I doubt that you will be happy with it. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Percy Wiseman
- Posted by prairiegirlz5 (My Page) on Fri, May 30, 08 at 11:21
Sadly, I'd come to that conclusion already rhodyman. Is 'Roseum Elegans' my best alternative? I am looking for a compact evergeen with similar foliage. I'm pretty sure I left next year's flower buds intact, they're long and green, they look soft but they're stiff? They were at the sides of the spent trusses (fast learner, eh?) :) At least I took good care of Percy. He looked thankful for the trim and the cool drink I gave him. I hate to see him go! |
- Posted by jawoodruff none (My Page) on Tue, Apr 26, 11 at 11:53
hey, i planted three small percy wiseman last spring, this year one has grown really nicely and is in full bloom, the other two (in more shaded areas) really haven't grown at all... plant variation? or is it the sun the healthy one gets? do these guys like half a day of direct sun? |
Hi Jawoodruff, I think what happened to the plants before you planted them may be having more of an effect that where you planted them. For example whether they were root-bound, got dry, got too wet, got sun burn, etc. Usually shade leads to tall spindly growth, not no-growth. Usually more sun leads to more flower bud formation and more compact growth. The sun will also cause the plant to be ahead of those in shade. Those in shade may catch up. |
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Winemaker's Notes:
89 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): Pale yellow. Subtle nose hints at pear. Juicy and firm on the palate, in fact rather backward for this wine at this stage. Good intensity to the flavors of pear, citrus peel and spices. The fresh finish shows good structure and grip. (Dec 2008)
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Editorial Reviews for Mondavi Oakville Cabernet
Young notes on the nose recall coffee cream with a buttery edge over jammy red fruits with hints of herb, leather and a touch of medicinal, cola syrup. On the palater this is balanced with prominent acidity and emerging floral inner mouth perfume. It's a bit tight on the mid-palate with good extract and a chewy feel, yet this is not particularly rich feeling. There's a bit of vanilla that peaks out on the moderate finish, which is balanced by notes of chocolate, tobacco and cassis fruit. This may very well improve with age as almost every Mondavi Reserve has, but I have some doubts about where this is headed. 88pts
Member Reviews for Mondavi Oakville Cabernet
Add your reviewBright huge fruit with a little spice on the backend. The finish comes up a bit short, but overall highly enjoyable.
This is one of the most drinkable cabs I have had to date. Tastes of plums and dark cherry combine with spice to form a smooth and powerful finish. The oak is there, but only adds another dimension and is not an overwhelming presence. Unlike other cabs that I've had, this is not overpowering nor does it leave a persistent and unpleasant aftertaste.
Sweet, slightly oaky, "aged wine" aromas on the nose. Serious blackberry/cassis fruit on the tip of the tongue. Quite mouth filling. Good tannic structure does a good job of overtaking the fruitiness. Some tobacco or leather on the back of the palate. US$17.47 at Total Wines in 2010.
The nose is fresh, ripe blackberry and Devonshire cream - a scent sustained as taste upon entry with Columbian coffee and a pinch of wildflower honey. The finish is long and satisfying, with excellent depth. Well made and now reaching maturity. Tasted at the 2010 Vancouver International Wine Festival.
this wine suffers from an identity crisis. Who am I? Why was I put here? to confuse reviewers? to taste like an overworked nightmare? Drink it very cold to hide all the flaws. Perhaps it is over the hill?
Very nice classic napa cab perfume nose of dark berries, plum, & cassis. On the mid-palate it still feels very young, and not yet ready to express itself. Medium bodied, percolating and dry persistent finish. Cannot recommend at the price, but for those who have inventory i'd be holding for a couple of years at least.
External Reviews for Mondavi Oakville Cabernet
Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (www.cgcw.com) in the August 2010 issue. Although we do have a small quibble with this wine's undisguised bias to ripeness and the slight heat that necessarily comes with the style, we are so taken with its richness and depth that its sins are not hard to forgive. Rife with dark cherries, sweet plums, cocoa and sweet cream, it is both full and refined at one and the same time and shows a nice sense layering even if young. Yes, it warms up a bit at the end, but its fruit stays the course, and, while dried by a bit of last-minute tannins, it needs no more then three or four years to round into fine shape.Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine aging recommendation: Cellar for future drinking. Wine will improve with bottle aging.
Clean and snappy, with citrus, pear and grapefruit flavors at the core and just a hint of oak on the finish. Ready to drink.
Fresh and youthful with lively acidity and abundant fruit. Aromas of zesty citrus and green apple mingle with a hint of coconut and subtle oak. Richly layered flavors unfold in the mouth: lemon, green apple, pear, pineapple and creme brulee.
Offers a modest mix of spicy pear, melon and apple flavors that are delicate and refined, ending with a clean, minerally aftertaste. Drink now through 2013.
A firm, tight, tannic baseline forms the foundation for this intense, rich and concentrated wine, with a mix of currant, cedar, sage, and dusty berry. Well-balanced, with chewy tannins, it's an elegant, well-crafted wine. Best from 2004 through 2011. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.
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Tasting Notes:
Hints of bay leaf, forest floor and cedar. Fleshy blueberry and blackberry flavors lay atop a skeleton of well-structured tannins. A silky wine that envelops the mouth and ends with a lengthy finish. Aromas of ripe wild berries carry hints of bay leaf, forest floor and cedar. Fleshy blueberry and blackberry flavors lay atop a skeleton of well-structured tannins. A silky wine that envelops the mouth and ends with a lengthy finish
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Closure: Cork
Notes: aged in medium-toast French oak barrels (15% new)
Wine Specs:
Total Acidity: 0.66 grams per liter |
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