text: Timor-Leste Previous: #169 Republic of Congo Next: #171 Turkmenistan overall score43.2 world rank170 Rule of Law Property Rights20.0 Freedom From Corruption25.4 Limited Government Government Spending0.0 Fiscal Freedom64.7 Regulatory Efficiency Business Freedom45.4 Labor Freedom79.2 Monetary Freedom68.3 Open Markets Trade Freedom64.4 Investment Freedom45.0 Financial Freedom20.0 Embed This Data Create a Comparison Chart See how Timor-Leste compares to another country using any of the measures in the Index. vs Read more about Timor-Leste Economy. See more from the 2014 Index. Close Download PDF Quick Facts Population: 1.1 million GDP (PPP): $11.0 billion 10.0% growth 11.5% 5-year compound annual growth $9,873 per capita Unemployment: 18.4% Inflation (CPI): 11.8% FDI Inflow: $42.0 million Embed This Data Timor-Leste's economic freedom score is 43.2, making its economy the 170th freest in the 2014 Index. Its score has decreased by 0.5 point from last year, reflecting declines in trade freedom, labor freedom, and monetary freedom that outweigh improvements in investment freedom and freedom from corruption. Timor-Leste is ranked 40th out of 42 countries in the Asia–Pacific region, and its overall score is well below the world and regional averages.Since 2009, when Timor-Leste's economic freedom was first assessed in the Index, its score has declined by over 7 points. Large score improvements in investment freedom and labor freedom have been offset by substantial declines in five other economic freedoms including a very large deterioration in the management of government spending. Public spending that is huge relative to non-oil GDP reflects the state's outsized role in the economy.Economic freedom remains severely constrained in Timor-Leste. Since 2010, Timor-Leste has been mired in the ranks of the "repressed" economies. The economic base is narrow, and widespread corruption unchecked by a weak judicial system has been a considerable drag on economic activity. Read more about Timor-Leste Economy. Close Background The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste became independent in 2002, and successive governments have struggled to pacify the country. Revolutionary leader Xanana Gusmao, who served as its first president, has headed the government as prime minister since 2007. Economic liberalization has mostly stalled, and the economy depends heavily on foreign aid. Infrastructure is very poor, and corruption is pervasive. Timor-Leste remains primarily an agricultural economy. Oil and gas profits account for more than 95 percent of government revenue. The government deposits all oil income in a Petroleum Fund that is not counted as part of GDP but is reflected in government revenue figures. In 2011, with Indonesia's support, Timor-Leste applied for membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Rule of LawView Methodology Property Rights 20.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Freedom From Corruption 25.4 Create a Graph using this measurement Corruption and nepotism have plagued governments of both major parties, but efforts are underway to establish internal discipline and performance standards. The country suffers from weak rule of law and a prevailing culture of impunity. There is a considerable backlog in the understaffed court system. Community property comprises approximately 90 percent of the land in East Timor, and land reform remains a contentious issue. Limited GovernmentView Methodology Government Spending 0.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Fiscal Freedom 64.7 Create a Graph using this measurement The top individual income and corporate tax rates are 10 percent. The majority of government revenues come from offshore oil and gas production in the Timor Sea. Tax revenue equals almost three times the size of the domestic economy. Government spending is nearly 140 percent of GDP. The government reserves all income from the oil sector in its Petroleum Fund, which makes government revenue quite large. Regulatory EfficiencyView Methodology Business Freedom 45.4 Create a Graph using this measurement Labor Freedom 79.2 Create a Graph using this measurement Monetary Freedom 68.3 Create a Graph using this measurement Despite reductions, the minimum capital requirement for starting a business remains more than the level of average annual income. Incorporating a business still takes over 90 days. The labor market remains largely underdeveloped, and the public sector accounts for about half of non-agriculture employment. The state uses its substantial oil revenues to fund large subsidy programs for food, power, and fuel. Open MarketsView Methodology Trade Freedom 64.4 Create a Graph using this measurement Investment Freedom 45.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Financial Freedom 20.0 Create a Graph using this measurement The simple average tariff rate for Timor-Leste was 10.3 percent in 2011. Restrictions on foreign land ownership and a slow-moving bureaucracy deter foreign investment. The financial sector is still at a nascent stage of development. Modest progress has been made in establishing an effective banking system. Access to credit remains limited, and the commercial banking sector remains very small. Country's Score Over Time Country Comparisons Regional Ranking rank country overall change 1Hong Kong90.10.8 2Singapore89.41.4 3Australia82-0.6 4New Zealand81.2-0.2 5Taiwan73.91.2 6Japan72.40.6 7Macau71.3-0.4 8South Korea71.20.9 9Malaysia 69.63.5 10Kazakhstan63.70.7 11Thailand 63.3-0.8 12Azerbaijan61.31.6 13Samoa61.14.0 14Kyrgyz Republic 61.11.5 15The Philippines60.11.9 16Sri Lanka60-0.7 17Vanuatu59.52.9 18Mongolia58.9-2.8 19Fiji58.71.5 20Indonesia58.51.6 21Tonga58.22.2 22Cambodia57.4-1.1 23Bhutan56.71.7 24India55.70.5 25Pakistan 55.20.1 26Bangladesh 54.11.5 27Papua New Guinea53.90.3 28China52.50.6 29Tajikistan52-1.4 30Laos51.21.1 31Maldives512.0 32Vietnam50.8-0.2 33Nepal50.1-0.3 34Micronesia49.8-0.3 35Burma46.57.3 36Uzbekistan46.50.5 37Kiribati46.30.4 38Solomon Islands46.21.2 39Timor-Leste43.2-0.5 40Turkmenistan42.2-0.4 41North Korea1-0.5 See Entire Region List › View all countries ›


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I really like this shampoo. I have oily roots, dry ends, color treated (bleached) long hair type. It has a wonderful orange fruity scent that semi lingers. Its not drying at all to me, in fact it doesnt lather a lot like a lot of shampoos that strip hair of color & moisture. My hair has volume, and feels hydrated after using this. Doesnt strip my lowlights, doesnt make my hair frizzy, doesnt leave a residue... I couldnt be happier. You can get this in huge liters bottles from tjmaxx or marshalls and also always on sale at ulta and other salons. I really like all of the tigi products I have tried, and this one is no different. I will repurchase in the liter size & highly recommend. Comes in a nice pump bottle as well. update 1/23/14 still one of my all time favorite moisturizing shampoos! Love the smell, buy it!!!
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I would probably buy this stuff again because it smells great! It doesn't do anything over the top. But it smells so good that the person 3 people behind you in line can smell it if you move your hair at ALL! Its pricey and not really worth it.
I used this for a few years just because I loved the smell of this line and the conditioner is decent, but the shampoo is nothing special so it's not worth the price.
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This shampoo is a disappointment. Smells ok, provides no moisture at all, and is an over-priced drugstore shampoo in salon clothing. Waste of money.
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I agree with the others, this product should not be called Moisture Maniac. Although it is better than the Bed Head Control Freak shampoo, it still sucks. I'm not necessarily out a loss, because I got a huge liter bottle of shampoo/conditioner w/ free after party for only $9. If you're looking for moisture I suggest trying something from Matrix, their shampoos are the best!
I can't believe this is what they pair with Moisture Maniac conditioner! First of all, I noticed that the second ingredient is SLS. Forgive me, off the top of my head I can't remember if it's Lauryl or Laureth, but you get the idea.
This stuff was like washing my hair with detergent. My hair felt fuzzy and dry afterwards. It may make a good clarifier, but if that is the case I will stick with the VO5 Tea Therapy clarifier which works better and is 10x cheaper.
This was not good for my fine, straight hair.
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I was reading the reviews on this product, and wanted to let everyone know that contrary to the name, this shampoo does NOT add moisture to your hair.
Quite the opposite actually - it's the TiGi shampoo that has the highest level of detergents in it.
I have no idea why they named it Moisture Maniac, but it's certainly anything but.
I don't think this shampoo moisterizes enough on my medium fine and color treated hair. I switched to Paul Mitchell Color Care Shampoo.
I LOVE the smell of this shampoo, but contrary to the name, I did not find it moisturizing enough for my naturally curly, color treated hair. I think this would be better for folks whose hair tends to be more toward the normal side of the spectrum.
I get this and all TiGi products in liter sizes. I LOVE the pump. Best. Thing. Ever.
Now the actual shampoo; the smell is great, the lather is amazing, but the after effects are the greatest. I mean, it's a shampoo, but it's not worth all the money. I can get the same kind of results from generic stuff at a quarter of the cost.
I'm going to use the liter up, and then I'm trying something else, like the S-Factor line or something like that.

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Annually, leaders from the auto industry trek up to the Grand Traverse Resort to attend the Management Briefing Seminars held by what is now a rather extensive group of organizations: the University of Michigan's Center for Professional Development and its Office for the Study of Automotive Transportation and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) at the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan. Essentially, there are two parts of the weeklong event. The first part of the week (Monday and Tuesday) is what I like to think of as the "tactical" presentations, during which people from OEM and supplier companies talk about actual practices that are being performed. The second half is the "strategic" session. The Big Picture. It was titled "Driving to the New Business Model: Collaboration, Speed and Value" (so if you think my use of the capital letters in the preceding line a bit pretentious, think again).
One of the most encouraging aspects of both parts of the week is that there is evidently a recognition that the world doesn't revolve around the executives who, well, manage or something. Instead, the people who are actually involved in the process really matter. For example, among the presenters during the second half were:
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Jan 26th 2010 10:10AM Doesn't Dead Rising have a movie based on it already? Is it called Dawn of the Dead or something?
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Dec 8th 2009 7:29PM Also a lot of recent sales might be christmas presents, so they wouldn't even be open yet.
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Nov 30th 2009 8:20PM The writing was awful. How much did Ubisoft pay for this?
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I was a little hesitant about the wings. I don't know that I have ever ordered wings at a Chinese place, but am always willing to give something a try. He was right—they were really big, whole wings (not the sad little things you get at so many bars) and they were fried in tasty, crunchy batter. Basically, just some really nice fried chicken. There were 4 in an order which was pretty generous given the price and their size I thought. And I was even kind enough to let hubby eat one of them. He pretty much has been asking for them since. Every time I say, "what should we get for dinner from out?" he is suggesting First Wok just so he can get some wings.
The spring roll was just ok I thought, it was hot and crunchy, but there was some flavor inside it that kind of bugged me—not sure what it was--maybe some certain spice. It was a little sweet almost. The soup was squarely in the middle of hot and sours I have had. It wasn't totally thick and gloppy like some are, and it had a decent flavor, although not so much heat. Lots of the usual things in there—tofu, mushrooms, egg, and bamboo shoots. I liked that they gave you a little bag of fried wonton chip to go with it (nothing like a little more fried right?)-- I like the crunchiness in my soup.


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Hi folks, I am new to this forum and I am hoping you all can help with a question I have about the Oil smell in my garage: We removed two above-ground tanks from a location next to the garage (and under our porch) two years ago when we switched to natural gas, but the oil smell still lingers (there were some pipes that ran under the cement floor, and those were not removed). How do I get rid of the smell? Can I wash the concrete floor with something? Help appreciated. |
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You could also, if you have access to one, use a compressor to blow the air lines out. There very well could still be some oil in the lines which could be where the smell is coming from, capping them off would also be a good idea but I'd try to make sure there is no oil in them first. |
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Breakfast Topic: What do other players do that really annoys you? {WoW}
Jan 25th 2011 11:49AM I'm very much in agreement here. You have nailed it. :)
Take a few extra seconds and keystrokes and at least try for a semblance of proper grammar and spelling. I can sort of understand using the shorter stuff when texting but not in game.
Breakfast Topic: What do other players do that really annoys you? {WoW}
Jan 25th 2011 11:44AM Especially since Blizzard has made it so you have to click each item separately in order to buy the mass quantities. I'm not sure why they felt the need to mandate a hardware event for each purchase, but there it is.
I try to list things in useful stacks. 2 or 5 Hardened Elementium, even numbers of uncut gems since people making jewelry for example will need 2 for most recipes, etc.
Breakfast Topic: What do other players do that really annoys you? {WoW}
Jan 25th 2011 11:42AM I totally agree. :)
1 copper? Seriously? When X is listed by A for 12,000 G and B for 11, 999.99.99 I buy from A -- he/she's not a douche and I can live without 1 copper.
Breakfast Topic: What do other players do that really annoys you? {WoW}
Jan 25th 2011 11:37AM @lipstick: Might HAVE, not might OF. Might've sounds like might of, but the 've is for Have.
This is one of my peeves, a guildie of mine does this constantly, I'm about ready to /ignore him. He's kind of a twit anyway, but sheesh.
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Jan 25th 2011 10:57AM Node Jackers suck. :)
I hope that anyone that does it gets hacked. To pieces in game, account otherwise.
Breakfast Topic: Has Cataclysm let you down? {WoW}
Jan 11th 2011 8:17AM Hugely disappointing for the most part.
The game is far too linear now, it used to be that you could travel to a zone and find quests with or without the bread crumb quest to lead the way, but that's not true any longer. This is a real problem when a quest bugs, as happened to me in Vashj'ir, because then other quests in the 'meta-chain' don't load and you miss content.
Another issue for me is how unstable phasing can be, how many of you have had gathering nodes vanish and reappear as you get within a certain range? I've even had that happen to me with other players RE: nodes, and once with a quest giver in Vashj'ir (Wavespeaker Valoren near Wil'hai).
What's up with getting randomly thrown into combat in Uldum? Really not fun on my rogue to be bounced out of stealth for no apparent reason. Still my favorite new zone, it has an awesome theme and the Harrison Jones quests are some of the best -- of course I'm a huge Indy fan from way back, so the homages are wonderful.
Vashj'ir is very pretty, though tedious to move around in. Deepholm is gorgeous, probably the prettiest new zone.
Haven't done any new raids yet, but the dungeons I've done are good, and the heroic versions definitely a lot more challenging than anything in Wrath, I'd say they're on par or harder than high end raiding used to be.
12 Days of Winter Veil Giveaway Day 2: Zotac GT 430 graphics card {WoW}
Dec 23rd 2010 8:01AM Thanks for the chance to win this card. :)
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Dec 22nd 2010 10:18AM Oh my! This would make an excellent Christmas gift. Thanks for the chance to win it!
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Dec 15th 2010 10:55AM Bashiok is a twit. :)
Even if the person he was replying was also a twit an employee in a customer service position should not act the way Bashiok tends to. He's just as bad a any other idiot forum troll, only he get paid to be an ass.
Sorry, he adds nothing to the game, or to the forums.
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Company files complaint over seven domain names that forward to mobile porn site.
If you really want to piss off a large company, just put some porn up on domain names that include its brands.
Apple has just filed a complaint with World Intellectual Property Forum over seven domain names that include the term "iPhone" and forward to a mobile porn service.
The seven domains (NSFW):
porn4iphones.comI suspect the iPhone4s.com domain name is particularly troubling to Apple given that unsuspecting internet surfers are likely to type that in.
And really, you have to ask yourself why Apple didn't proactively get that domain name before releasing the product. It was registered in August 2008, so someone else had the foresight to follow Apple's naming conventions.
All of the domain names are using Moniker's privacy service to shield their whois records.
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The name-grabbers could've protected themselves by making the web sites "phone for sex"-oriented sites and registering many variations of the name, such as
etc.Then registering trademarks for the names under the "use" of sexually-oriented-businesses in at least one country. This would at least delay the game long enough that Apple would either have to go without using the names for several more months or offer to buy them out.
Good to see Apple going full force on this. The scumbag that pointed the domain to porn will get what he deserves. We don't need more Zuccarini copycats.
Just goes to show you that it is not that simple to just take a domain name. It's your property. They must prove they have a case and get some sort of legal ruling. Many times it is hard to prove, or at least convince someone that the other person may or may not have a good reason for owning the domain name.
iPhone = trademark. What ups the ante is the use with porn content.
I think that some of these would be defensible, Acro.
porn4iphones.com, for example, could be nominative fair use. You can use a trademark, belonging to another, in your domain name. You simply must do so the right way. I don't know how they were using the domains, so I can't comment on this particular case. But, it isn't as simple as "trademark in the domain name = loss"


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This is my first blog of 2012 (officially my rookie campaign) so let me provide you with a bit of background information on myself.
I started playing golf at the age of 12 under the tutelage of my grandfather. Following a successful junior career I was recruited to play my college golf at Vanderbilt University, where I am proud to say I am an alumni of now. After four grueling academic years (yes I made it through in four years) I decided to take some time off from golf and Caddie at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, FL.
I recently started playing competitive again in the summer of 2011 in the SunCoast Series based out of Orlando. From there I garnered category 16 status on the LPGA by finishing t-20th at final stage of Q School. This is where the blog officially begins.
My caddie, Philip Wolfe, and I drove up on Sunday night to Mobile, AL from the Symetra Tour event in Sarasota. I finished 4th there, having held a share of the lead for the first two rounds. We did this to make sure we made the 1pm tee time for the Monday qualifier at the RTJ Crossings course.
I was running on fumes that Monday to say the least. It appeared to Alex (my playing partner in the Monday qualifier) and I that we were behind time and sure enough there was a rules official on the 15th tee. Exhausted and mentally drained from the Sarasota event Phil and I were very happy to hear that I had got into the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic through the alternate list and would not have to hand in a score card for the Monday qualifier. No offense to all the rules officials but that is the first GREAT news I've heard from a rules official that I can remember, especially during a tournament round. So it was then on the 15th tee that my first LPGA event week officially started.
The next day I played my first nine holes of the practice round with former SEC conference rival Stacy Lewis and good friend Alison Walshe. It was nice to catch up with these girls and see their development as players from college to the professional ranks. As they went to lunch at the turn Phil and I kept trucking along to the 10th tee. I hear some footsteps running toward me down the hill saying "Jacqui Jacqui do you mind if we join you for the back nine?" it was Morgan Pressel, and not far behind her was Paula Creamer.
After an enjoyable back nine playing with two girls I looked up to in junior golf, I sat in the car with Phil and said "welcome to LPGA playing with Stacy, Alison, Morgan, and Paula in the same day." we chuckled and grabbed dinner coming up with a game plan for the golf course. On Wednesday we played an E9 (emergency 9) at 6:45 in the morning with Alison. This is the final preparation for the tournament before the pro-am occupies the course for the rest of the day.
Thursday the event started with a roller coaster first round posting a 73, I felt good going into Friday. I got off to a hot start going out in 33 on Friday. I was feeling a bit of pressure to make the cut, but managed a 38 to post a 71 and even par for the tournament. Good enough to make the cut in my first LPGA event. After making the cut I was a little drained not being use to the 72 hole events and stumbled on Saturday to a 77.
Sunday had to be one of the must fun rounds of golf of my life. After all I was playing on SUNDAY in my first event. It was my best ball striking round of the year, but still struggling to score I shot a final round 73 and was able to take so much out of the week!! I look forward to my next event on the LPGA and am continuing to enjoy the process and learn along the way as well. Until next time!! Go New Jersey Devils and Yankees!!
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7 I shall make mention of the lovingkindnesses of the LORD , the praises of the LORD , According to all that the LORD has granted us, And the great goodness toward the house of Israel, Which He has granted them according to His compassion And according to the abundance of His lovingkindnesses. | 7 I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us-- yes, the many good things he has done for the house of Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses. |
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Sat, Mar 14, 09 at 11:22
I'm not new to gardening, just new to gardening in Arizona.
I have a very small yard next to a mobile home and the space is also shared with my little dogs. I want to use raised beds and large containers in order to prevent my dogs from contaminating my vegetables. When making raised beds, how do you do this? other than using 2X6's, what do you use for the bottom? How do you prevent the wood from rotting? or being attacked by termites? With containers I worry about the outside of the container being too hot for the roots, is this a legitimate concern? My neighbor has styrofoam around his pots, says it keeps the roots cooler and I hadn't even thought about that until he mentioned it. Any thoughts or advice is appreciated. |
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Hi! I use the big, square (12 x 12 or larger), flat stone pavers & stand them up next to each other using a paver to cap the ends. You need to bury about 2 inches into the soil of the garden to stabilize them. Depending on the amount of pavers, you can make a long rectangular bed or just one square one. I then fill with a mix of soil & compost to about an inch from the top. My tomatoes are growing like crazy in these! For insulation in the hot or cold months, wrap the sides of the raised beds (or around the containers) with bubble wrap, the kind with the big bubbles. Not very attractive, but it does the trick! |
thank you, hadn't thought of the pavers, but yes, that would work, and the bubble wrap is also a good idea. |
You're welcome! I too am fairly new to AZ gardening; moved to Phoenix a year ago from Philadelphia where it's a little easier to have a green thumb. I had to re-learn everything I knew about gardening, plus learn a couple of new things (and kill some plants!) along the way as well. |
- Posted by motown_gardener east mesa (My Page) on Mon, Mar 16, 09 at 12:09
i used 2x12's. you can shape however you like. i dug about 2" down on the inside to retain water in the garden. (no bottom) however when i first built it, i used all garden soil from the store and since it drained so well, it dried out even better. i had to add about 40% native soil before the plants were content. but now its great. also in the winter when my plants die i use the garden for a compost bin. ive never had a problem with wood rot here, or termites. it's pretty dry here. but a 2x12 would be easy enough to replace in 4-5 years. as for the pots thats definatly a legitimate concern. any time i leave a plant in its store bought contaianer, it fries. maybe if you double up one would shade the other? worth a shot. good luck! |
- Posted by softmentor z9/sunset13 CA deser (My Page) on Fri, Mar 27, 09 at 7:59
personally I think raised beds are far too much work and expense. You can get a small decorative landscape wire that will keep a small dog out. It's available in colors like green and white, and comes about one foot high. Just use that to separate the dog and garden areas and plant in the soil. Much less expensive. I also recomend a good mulch about 4 inches thick on top of the soil. Mulch can be anything, leaves and such. Just beware of Bermuda grass trimmings as they will make a weedy mess. |
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The Food and Drug Administration is seeking to revamp its 40-year-old system for regulating hundreds of over-the-counter drugs, saying the decades-old process is not flexible enough to keep pace with modern medical developments.
In a federal posting Friday, the agency announced a two-day meeting next month to discuss overhauling the system known as the over-the-counter monograph.
The system was put in place in 1972 as a way to set dosing, labeling and other standards for hundreds of nonprescription drug ingredients, everything from aspirin to anti-bacterial hand scrubs.
But the process has proven cumbersome and extremely time-consuming, requiring multiple rounds of scientific review, public hearings and comments before a final monograph can be published. As a result, many common pain relievers and cough medicines are still technically under review.
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One way to help support families is to share their joys and struggles. Does your congregation have a place to announce important happenings that are taking place in its families? Does its newsletter announce birthdays, anniversaries, hospitalizations, deaths, births, award recipients, and other milestones? If not, ask participants to start such a column. Taking turns as reporters, youth could scout out such announcements and write short blurbs for the newsletter.
Forming teams is the best way to share the work. Teams can decide who will ask families if they have any joys or struggles to report, who will write the pieces, and who will be responsible for sending the writing to the newsletter editor. Remember to get permission from families before making any announcements about their lives.
If your congregation already has a feature like this in its newsletter, ask the writer of that feature if the youth can write it for the next few issues.
When forming teams, be sensitive to youths who are not as comfortable talking to members of the congregation as others. If youths work in teams, those who might be quiet or shy can team up with more gregarious youth. The quieter youth might volunteer to do the writing while other youths interview families.
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Serves 4
- 6 cups thinly sliced red cabbage (about half of large head)
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped peeled green apple
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 cup crème de
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds lamb neck bones
- 1 cup canned beef broth
- 1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
- 2 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound racks of lamb
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
For Cabbage:
Mix first 8 ingredients in heavy large Dutch oven. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, stirring occasionally, abut 35 minutes. Add vinegar. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.)
For Lamb:
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat. Add bones and brown well, about 8 minutes. Add all broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 6 minutes. Strain into small saucepan. Set sauce aside.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer lamb to baking sheet. Roast lamb to desired doneness, about 8 minutes for medium-rare. Place Lamb on work surface. Let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, rewarm cabbage, stirring often. Bring sauce to simmer. Remove sauce from heat; add butter and whisk just until melted. Mix in basil.
Arrange cabbage on plates. Cut lamb between bones and arrange atop cabbage. Spoon sauce over lamb and serve.


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Hip Resurfacing: Pre-op & Surgery Day Once you and Dr. Rubinstein decide that hip resurfacing is right for you, the days and weeks leading up to surgery, as well as the day of surgery, require preparation. The following is a description of what you may expect. Pre-operative Procedure You and Dr. Rubinstein may participate in an initial surgical consultation. This appointment may include pre-operative X-rays, a complete medical and surgical history, physical examination, and a comprehensive list of medications and allergies. During this visit, Dr. Rubinstein will likely review the procedure and answer any questions. Dr. Rubinstein may require that you have a complete physical examination by your internist or family physician, as you will need to be cleared medically before undergoing this procedure. Dr. Rubinstein may suggest that you consider donating your own blood to save in case you require it during surgery or in the event of a post-operative blood transfusion. Preparation for the Hospital You may want to bring the following items to the hospital:
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The Washington State Highway Commission does not have authority to close a section of a state highway for a temporary period, to permit the moving of a load upon the highway in excess of the limitations permitted by law.
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August 6, 1953
Honorable W. A. BuggeDirector of HighwaysTransportation BuildingOlympia, Washington Cite as: AGO 53-55 No. 109
Dear Sir:
By letter of July 24, 1953, you request an opinion on the following question:
"Has the Washington State Highway Commission authority to close a section of a state highway for a temporary period, to permit the moving of a load upon the highway in excess of the limitations permitted by law?"
Our conclusion is that the Washington State Highway Commission does not have such authority, and the closure and movement would be illegal.
We have been unable to find any statutory authority for closure of a state highway for the purpose indicated. We have reviewed and will briefly discuss certain statutes that relate to the subject matter.
RCW 47.48.010 authorizes closure of state highways for repairs when continued use is dangerous to traffic, and RCW 47.48.020 provides for the giving of notice to the public. RCW 47.48.030 authorizes emergency closure, but we do not believe that either the state or the county could create the emergency to effect the closure, and a review of chapter 53, Laws of 1937, section 66, clearly shows the emergency closure relates to the condition of the highway.
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RCW 46.44.080 authorizes restrictions upon highways upon the basis of weight,when climatic or other conditions indicate that the operation of certain vehicles thereon will damage or destroy the highway. This is further evidence that it was the intention of the legislature to protect the highways by these statutes restricting use.
RCW 46.44.090 provides for the issuance of special permits for oversize or overweight movements upon primary or secondary highways, and RCW 46.44.091 pertains to special permits and provides for the gross weight limit on axles.
RCW 46.44.092 pertains to width of loads under special permits and provides the maximum. This statute also provides certain exceptions for which the proposed movement does not qualify.
Under the legal maxim of "Expressio unius est exclusio alterius" (The expression of one thing is the exclusion of another), it is quite evident that the legislature intended to limit closure and movements upon the highways under special permits to those provided by statute, so that any discretion that might have been vested in the Highway Commission from an administrative standpoint has been limited expressly by statute.
In the absence of statutory authority and because of existing statutes relating to the subject matter, we conclude that the proposed closure and movement would be illegal.
Very truly yours,
DON EASTVOLDAttorney General
RALPH M. DAVISAssistant Attorney General


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While searching for his missing watch in the couch cushions, Mike Breen finds a few surprises… Read More »
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As one of the anchors for a 90s Knicks team that saw eight straight playoff berths during his tenure – including a visit to the NBA Finals in 1994 – John Starks can definitely relate to the recent success the Knicks are having. Known for his clutch shooting, tenacious defense and a dunk heard 'round the world, Starks (minus the high-top fade) is still involved with the NBA at an executive level, as the Alumni and Fan Development Advisor for the New York Knicks. I got up with Starks at a press conference for Ektio Shoes (footwear designed to prevent ankle injuries) to talk Knicks basketball, covering Michael Jordan and the NBA's best golfers. Read More »
Last week, we showed you two new NBA on ESPN commercial spots featuring Amar'e Stoudemire and Steve Nash. But with the Celtics taking on the Bucks on ESPN right now, check out the latest spot starring Brandon Jennings, Stuart Scott and Jon Barry that's airing tonight. It was a close call for Bango.
It's almost impossible to watch an NBA game these days without seeing a T-Mobile commercial. But featuring the personalities of Charles Barkley and Dwyane Wade, I'm not complaining. Tonight, they're launching a new 30-second spot during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with two new additions: the Walton Family (Bill, Adam, Nathan and Chris – with a family shout out to Luke) and the Barry Family (Rick, Scooter, Jon, Brent and Drew). And we're told that this is the first time in 10 years that the Barry Family have all been together. Check out the sneak peek below.


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The President Just Saved You $2,500 in Tuition Costs!
The media narrative over the last 2 days has refused to focus on a key component of the President's tax deal that affects young people – the $2500 American Opportunity Tax Credit for people pursuing a college education. Make no mistake – without the President's tough negotiations on tax breaks for the wealthy, Republicans would have successfully gotten rid of one of President Obama's key fulfilled promises to young people: a $2,500 credit for each year of college.
Political pundits and talk show hosts who have reported on the tax deal (which includes extending tax breaks for all Americans) have overlooked the President's fierce advocacy on this issue of college affordability and have even suggested that he has made a deal that ignores young people. This couldn't be farther from the truth.
Perhaps the folks on tv have forgotten what it's like to struggle to pay ever-rising tuition bills. Perhaps some members of Congress seem to have overlooked the struggle that millions of young Americans face to access college. But the President has not forgotten. He has not forgotten about what it was like taking out student loans and paying them off as a community organizer and public interest lawyer, he hasn't forgotten about the need to invest in our country's future, and he hasn't forgotten about the promise he made to you - for tax relief as part of a larger comprehensive strategy to reduce the cost of college and increase access to higher education. And that's why he fought so hard to extend a $2,500 credit that benefits over 8 million students – and can double or triple the tax incentives available for juniors and seniors in college.
The President agrees that it's unfair that the wealthy will not pay their fair share of taxes for another two years. But what would have happened if the President had ignored you and allowed all of this political infighting & stalemating to continue? Simple. Everyone's taxes would have gone up, college students would have had to pay as much as $1,700 more per year to go to school, and many of you, no doubt, would have been forced to drop out of school. Would that have been fair? No.
This was a brutally tough decision, but the President has your back. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
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Liverpool Philharmonic Training Choir & Melody Makers
Looking for an interesting after-school activity for your child? Why not consider signing up for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic's choirs for children aged 7-12?
The choirs, Melody Makers and the Training Choir, are a great way for children to have fun, meet new friends, and make music at the Liverpool Philharmonic. No specialist knowledge is required - just the desire to sing!
Both choirs sing lots of different types of music and are the perfect introduction to choral singing. In addition, your children will have the opportunity to learn about music through fun games and activities.
When do they meet?
The choirs meet once a week to rehearse in Liverpool. They also have the opportunity to perform at informal concerts throughout the year.
How much is membership?
The cost of the programme is currently £60 per year. In addition, your child will receive discounts on tickets to selected Royal Liverpool Philharmonic concerts. If you are unable to afford the annual fee, a limited number of bursaries are available. Uniform costs are additional and will cost no more than £13.
For further information please contact a member of the Learning Department on 0151 210 2895 or email .
Interested in joining?
Due to phenomenal demand for Melody Makers, we will now only process new applications if your child is in year 2 or above. Processed applications will be placed on a waiting list, and will be contacted should a place in the choir become available.
We are not currently accepting applications for Liverpool Philharmonic Training Choir, as the Choir and waiting list are both now full. Any updates to this will appear here.


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on March 16, 2009 Source: Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship
Congress has been grappling with patent reform for nearly a decade. Several reform bills have passed in past Congresses, but none have made it into law. A new series of debates is set to begin anew in the 111th Congress.
Last week, the leadership of both the House and the Senate Judiciary Committees introduced the Patent Reform Act of 2009 (S.515/H.R. 1260). The proposal, which is already generated heated debate, contains a host of key provisions, including:• First to File: Under this system, those who are "first to file" have priority consider for patents. Under current rules, this priority is given to the "first to invent," a process that has contributed to extensive confusion and litigation.• Expanded Re-examination: Provides extended time and other procedures to re-examine competing patent claims.• Post-Grant Review: Allows for extended review of contested patents after a patent is granted. • Damage Limitations: Places limits on damages for patent infringement. At present, the information technology industry is strongly backing the bill, especially the damage limitation provisions. Opposition will likely focus on these provisions, as well as concerns about the "first to file" system. Stay tuned for more details. To learn more about the Patent Reform Act of 2009 (S.515/H.R. 1260), visit the Library of Congress' THOMAS website at http://thomas.loc.gov.
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Dutch Horticultural Developments
The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality of The Netherlands brought horticulture magazine editors from around the world together in October to showcase the latest innovations, systems and technologies Dutch growers currently employ. Editors visited Horti Fair, the FloraHolland Trade Fair and the Dutch Flower Auction, among other places throughout The Netherlands. We present


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Utilizing ombre rainbow motifs, Couleurs de L'ombre by Hiroshi Sugimoto inspired a scarf collection for Hermes.
The iconic french pashmina by Hermes gets a contemporary ombre update with the work of Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto. With its iconic branding, the luxury good is reinvented with these 140 limited edition creations. Suspended from the ceiling, the scarves double as art installations as their silk is printed with color rainbows.
The gradient characteristics of these designs were inspired by the 'Colours of Shadow' exhibition. Sigimoto's installations then consisted of Polaroid images that were used to create these gradient silk scarves. These luxury pieces are part of the 'Carré d'artiste' art series and will be showcased at the Hermes gallery in Tokyo. Boasting an significantly artful aesthetic, Couleurs de L'ombre by Hiroshi Sugimoto is a testament to the excellence of Hermes.


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KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Carlos Beltran is more concerned with health than spring training stats.
Braves top Blue Jays
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Jason Heyward hit a grand slam off starter Wandy Rodriguez for his second home run in three games, and Michael Bourn hit a two-run homer as the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros, 9-5, in a spring training game Friday night.
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Dontrelle Willis pumped his fist with the enthusiasm of a guy getting a meaningful out late in the season, and then blessed himself and pointed to the sky as he walked off the mound.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Stephen Strasburg has that feeling again, the one that made him a phenom in 2010 before injuring his elbow.
JUPITER, Fla. - This start for Carlos Zambrano against the Atlanta Braves went a lot better for him than his previous one.
JUPITER, Fla. - Carlos Beltran has recovered from the flu and is ready to get back to playing ball.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The Yankees want to ease the pressure on Michael Pineda.
TAMPA, Fla. - Julio Teheran kept the ball in the ballpark, and the result was a much better outing.
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Atlanta Braves have started off their exhibition season horribly, and manager Fredi Gonzalez isn't liking it.
LAKELAND, Fla. - Miguel Cabrera's first home run of the spring was quite a sight. Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland would rather see some more groundballs hit at his new third baseman.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Jair Jurrjens might have been the best pitcher in the National League in the first half of last season.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Brandon Inge lost his job at third base when Detroit moved Miguel Cabrera across the infield to make room for first baseman Prince Fielder. Instead of sulking, he volunteered to play second base.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Jason Aldean circled the bases, touched home plate and collapsed next to the batting cage, pulling his cap over his face.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - After another of those spring training workouts that are increasingly tough to get through, Chipper Jones pulls off his jersey to reveal an undershirt that says, "Slow it down, boys."
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves are clearly rebuilding.
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves have acquired 17-year-old left-hander Ricardo Sanchez from the Los Angeles Angels for third baseman Kyle Kubitza and right-hander Nate Hyatt.
ATLANTA - John Smoltz completed a unique path to baseball's Hall of Fame.
ATLANTA - John Smoltz could do it all on the mound.
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Plenty of my friends are looking
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My name is Milan (courtesy post)!
Facts about Milan (courtesy post)
- Breed: German Shepherd Dog
- Color: Tan/Yellow/Fawn - With Black
- Age: Adult
- Size: Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
- Sex: Female
Milan (courtesy post)'s Info...
I am already spayed, housetrained, purebred, in need of an experienced adopter, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Milan is approximately 5 years old and was rescued from animal control where her owner dumped her wearing a muzzle and prong collar. Her canine parents were working dogs, and we suspect Milan has had some unprofessional guard dog training. Therefore, an experienced German Shepherd owner is needed in her new home. Milan is protective of her foster parents and thinks she is a guard dog. However, she LOVES playing with balls and toys and could play for hours on end! She adores squeaky toys especially. Milan needs a strong pack leader to be her new owner. She loves going for car rides and being active. She has a high energy level and high arousal but responds well to correction and even lives with cats and other dogs in her foster home. Milan does want to be dominant with other dogs but also enjoys playing with them. If interested in adopting, please contact Melissa at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Why Adoption is a Great Option
Milan (courtesy post), a Scottsdale German Shepherd Dog dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a German Shepherd Dog for sale in Scottsdale, or seeking a German Shepherd Dog dog from a breeder in Scottsdale.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Scottsdale already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Scottsdale breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even German Shepherd Dog breeders who help with German Shepherd Dog rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Scottsdale paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Announcing Ascension, an upcoming supplement for Dark Heresy |
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Fantasy Flight Games proudly announces the latest supplement to join the Dark Heresy collection, Ascension!
Ascension takes your Acolytes to the next tier of power in the Calixis Sector. Learn to wield the authority of an Inquisitor's rosette, join the elite Storm Troopers, or discover the secrets of technology known only to a Magos of the Lathe Worlds.
It is time to take your rightful place amongst the ranks of the Holy Inquisition itself! No longer are you a pawn. You'll find advanced character generation, including transition packages to take your Dark Heresy characters from Acolytes to Throne Agents—and even the position of Inquisitor. Eleven other Ascended Careers include the mysterious Sage and the formidable Vindicare Assassin!
New Ascended Psychic Powers abound, plus a section on ascended adversaries... from Greater Daemons to renegade Imperial Governors. You'll also find systems of influence and reputation for a different scale of wealth and power in the Imperium, plus Paragon Talents and Mastered Skills to enhance your character's abilities.
This spring, Ascension will take your Dark Heresy campaign to greater heights of power, responsibility, and peril in the grim darkness of the far future!
Dark Heresy is a roleplaying game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, a setting in the grim darkness of the far future. Players take on the roles of Acolytes serving the Inquisition, rooting out heresy and corruption from within the galaxy-spanning Imperium of Man.
I'm rather looking forward to the point where Dark Heresy characters are at parity with Rogue Trader characters (yes, they can be upgraded to the same experience, but they won't have very far to go before they fall off the map).
In that vein, is there going to be a more complete translation of the Psyker powers of Dark Heresy to Rogue Trader, or is the blurb at the end of the chapter in Rogue Trader all we're going to get?
This is why DH is the best RPG game out there! :D :D :D


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It's just like the question posed the other day asking "do we really miss the old EPCOT?"
Well, yes. I absolutely do. The comparison between the original Living Seas and the current kiddie ride there is the ultimate example of how far EPCOT has fallen.
And the level of cleanliness at the MK is another indicator of the drop in dedication to the parks. At least they haven't made a bunch of wholesale changes there, though.
I suppose if you never witnessed the parks in their original glory it simply seems like belly-aching from a bunch of nostalgics.
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Everyone loves the comforting, fattening taste of Beef Bourguignon. I personally prefer it's nearly identical twin, which is Coq au Vin. The food Gods have hardly been more kind to us. Coq au Vin is an experience to behold, with its rich, smooth sauce of wine and stock, and the beautifully moist braised chicken pieces. When making Coq au Vin, there are two choices: rustic or elegant. I prefer the "elegant" because it seems to promote the French use of herbs and vegetables, which is different than anywhere else in the world. The French use herbs only to capture their flavor and essence. Once the herb has done its deed, it is removed so as not to disrupt the smooth texture of the sauce. This is done through an "herb bouquet," which is a series of herbs tied together and wrapped in cheese cloth. Don't feel bad about throwing the herbs out, they're not being wasted. Everything they had to offer in terms of flavor has been withdrawn from them.
Something I do - that is not traditional - is use only dark meat chicken. When you have a mix of white and dark meat, you have to do some preliminary mathematics to find out when you should place the white meat into the sauce so that everything will finish together, and since the dark meat takes longer to cook - meaning more soaking up of the sauce - it's preferable.
If you prefer beef to chicken, you can most certainly follow these directions exactly as they are and have an excellent beef bourguignon. Pretty much the same.
3 Slices bacon, cut into lardons
4 Tablespoons butter plus 1 1/2 Tablespoon butter
Canola oil
15-20 button mushrooms, quartered
1 Bag frozen pearl onions, thawed
8 Chicken legs or thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 carrots, roughly chopped
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 Clove garlic, roughly sliced
1 Sprig fresh rosemary
4 Sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
8 Sprigs fresh parsley
2 or more Cups red wine - such as Zinfandel or Pinot Noir
1 Cup or more chicken stock - I only use Kitchen Basics
1 Large tomato, seeded, juiced, and diced
1 Tbsp. flour
Choose a 12 inch stainless steel fry pan with a fitting lid. Heat the pan a little over medium.
Add the mushrooms WITHOUT ANY OIL OR BUTTER. Why? The mushrooms are like a sponge and they've already got a lot of moisture in them. The goal is to draw out all the moisture they've got and evaporate it. Once that happens, you can continue to saute the mushrooms in oil. But, if you start the mushrooms with oil, they'll just soak up that oil and have a rubbery texture. You'll want to cook the mushrooms until they've shrunk tremendously in size. Once they seem to start sticking ferociously to the pan, they've released their moisture and are ready for the oil. Saute them for 5-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Now to the bacon. Cook in the remaining oil in the pan until the lardons are crispy and well rendered, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add 4 Tablespoons butter to the pan and about a Tablespoon of oil and add the pearl onions. Allow them to brown over medium-high heat. Remove from the pan and set aside.
With paper towels, wipe the pan clean of butter. Add about two tablespoons of oil. Salt and pepper the chicken liberally and put in the pan - skin side down. Sear about 3 minutes on each side, or until deeply golden in color. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add some butter and the carrots, garlic, and onions to the pan and saute until slightly soft and sweating. Turn the pan to highest heat and add all the wine. With a wooden spoon, scrape up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan and incorporate them into the wine. Tie all the herbs together and wrap in cheese cloth. Add the chicken stock, the tomatoes, the herb bouquet, and the chicken - making sure they're covered 3/4 of the way in sauce - to the pan. Cover and allow to gently simmer for approx. 20-25 minutes.
Meanwhile, mash the remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter and the flour together to create a beurre manie.
When the chicken has finished cooking, remove from the sauce and plate. Strain the sauce and discard all of the herbs and vegetables. Degrease the sauce by placing in a fat separator. Return to the pan and place over medium heat. Add the beurre manie and ferociously whisk into the sauce. Once incorporated, add the mushrooms, bacon, and pearl onions to the sauce. Cook until the sauce becomes smooth, velvety, and slightly thickened. Spoon out the bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions, and garnish the plates with them. Spoon a generous portion of the sauce over the chicken and the garnish and serve.
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- Pam said...
I've never made Coq au Vin but have always wanted to try. This recipe looks wonderful.
- September 26, 2010 at 4:34 PM
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Restaurant Marrakesh - I love it. Never had any issues with it later on, fwiw.
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Restaurant Marrakesh - I love it. Never had any issues with it later on, fwiw.
My favorite sit down experience is eating at Japan and 2nd Canada. Quick service is definetly China then Mexico. For snacks.....CHURROS at Mexico rule. I will walk to the World Showcase just for the Churros. Dessert....I always skip desserts at the restraunts and go DIRECTLY to the Pattiserre at France.
http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/for...ser_online.gif I have eaten everywhere in the EPCOT World Showcase but Restaurant Akershus and The Rose and Crown. How are they? How is the atmosphere and food? I keep hearing the food in Norway is bad. I am always up for going to a character dinner, even if it is just me and my fiance. I also hear the Rose and Crown is a fun place to drink and be merry, but the food is not that great. I am not highly concerned with the prices because I am a Dinning Club member and get 20% at both places.
(For those of you who could probably recite what I'm about to say, this isn't for you--move along, move along.......)
Okay, now that those guys are gone, if you're into Chinese style cuisine, I can't say enough good things about Nine Dragons restaurant. Absolutely the best I've ever had, and I'd like to think that as far as Chinese chow goes, I've been around the block. Thanks to this joint, I won't eat General Tso's chicken anywhere else (it's worth drivin' a few hundred miles out of your way for).
Lol on the Morroco.
Im staying well and truly clear !!! Looked at the menus and although there was food i would have tried, hubby and kids wouldnt. So i will just have to miss out on the iffy tummy the next day, (sigh) what a shame lol.
I liked Akershus but that was pre-Princesses! I remember a lot of fish dishes, it was nice to eat something different than we're used to.
Coral Reef was good the time we went there for lunch but I think the menu is different now. Great atmosphere!
Lotus Blossom In China and Yakitori in Japan were great for lunch.
We make it a point to have an afternoon Cloudberry cone from Kringla and a feast of pastries at the Boulangerie Patisserie in France at least once during the week. It's fun to have these little traditions!
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