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I really don't understand how the high street still survives when the internet is so fiercely competative. I found myself a full fitted kitchen with all kitchen units, fridge and all the trims for £1050. From a company I found on google called www.kitchen-unit.co.uk . Do yourself a favour and whatever it is that you are looking for just try to google it first.
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People don't do research thats the problem, but I am one of those who do and get at least 3 quotes which I recommend saving thousands by doing so, don't ever take the first quote and if they say they are doing you a favour the only favour they are doing is themselves, remember there is not such a thing as a free lunch.
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In January, Coles, slashed the price of milk to $1 a litre.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found there is no evidence that Coles acted in breach of consumer law.
While there was evidence that Coles' purpose in reducing the price of its house brand milk was to increase its market share, the move was consistent with what the commission would expect from a competitive market.
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Deciphering earth mound origins in central Brazil
- Lucas C. R. Silva,
- Gabriel D. Vale,
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Mound fields are a common landscape throughout the world and much of the evidence for their origin has been of a circumstantial nature. It has been hypothesized that earth mounds emerge over grasslands by termite activity; alternatively, they might be formed after erosion. We tested whether a mound field in central Brazil was generated by termite activity or erosion. We used soil organic matter isotopic composition, soil chemical, physical and floristic composition to determine the origin of a mound field. If the mounds emerged by termite activity in an established grassland the soil organic matter below the mound should have the isotopic signature of C4 dominated grassland, which contrasts with savanna C3 + C4 signature. Additionally, soil traits should resemble those of the grassland. All markers indicate that the mounds were formed by erosion. The soil isotopic composition, chemical traits and texture below the mound resembled those of the savanna and not those of the grassland. Moreover, most of the species present in the mound were typical of savanna. Concrete evidence is provided that mound fields in the studied area were produced by erosion of a savanna ecosystem and not termite activity. The use of the techniques applied here would improve the assessments of whether analogous landscapes are of a biogenic nature or not.
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- Title
- Deciphering earth mound origins in central Brazil
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Plant and Soil
Volume 336, Issue 1-2 , pp 3-14
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- 2010-11-01
- 10.1007/s11104-010-0329-y
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- 1573-5036
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- Springer Netherlands
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- Carbon isotope
- Soil
- Erosion
- Savanna
- Termites
- murundus
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- Lucas C. R. Silva (1) (2) (6)
- Gabriel D. Vale (3)
- Ricardo F. Haidar (4)
- Leonel da S. L. Sternberg (5)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Department of Forest Engineering, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, DF, Brazil
- 2. Embrapa Cerrados Agricultural Research Center, Planaltina, DF, 73310-970, Brazil
- 6. Global Ecological Change (GEC) Laboratory, Department of Environmental Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, N1G 2W1, ON, Canada
- 3. Laboratory of Forest Management, National Institute for Research in the Amazon (INPA), Manaus, Brazil
- 4. Department of Forest Engineering, University of Brasília, Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
- 5. Department of Biology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 33124, USA


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Campbell Brown's trip to Singapore and back to training - IAAF Online Diaries
Jamaica's double Olympic 200m champion Veronica Campbell Brown sandwiched between the mascots for the Singapore Youth Olympics, taken while in Singapore (c) © Copyright
"Happy New Year to each of you!
A new year brings new challenges and of course new success I am hoping you and I will have more of the latter.
The year closed for me somewhat quietly here in Georgia as my husband Omar and training mate Shereefa Lloyd went to dinner then to our church to bring in 2010.
Prior to that there was nothing quiet about my December. Early in the month I made my first trip to Singapore.
My training partner, Dexter Lee and I as well as Asafa Powell went to the Asian island on behalf of the Jamaican government in what I can best describe as an exchange program.
Singapore will this year host the first Youth Olympic Games so the three of us were there to promote this.
In exchange, the Jamaican government will obtain grants to conduct repairs on both the National Stadium track and the warm-up track.
I had an incredible time there, though rushed, and must say I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the island as well as the peaceful nature of the citizens.
They will make very good hosts!
I also took a quick trip back home for Steve Mullings' wedding. Steve and I attended the same high school (Vere Technical) and junior college (Barton).
I was able to spend Christmas with both Omar's family and my family, however, due to training, I was not able to partake at the table as I would have liked….LOL.
It is back to training now in rather chilly temperatures here in Georgia and I prepare with a view of competing indoors.
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WHILE my blog is normally about rugby, I thought it would be no harm to include this piece which I put on the Bantry Bay RFC website.
The club were the official hosts of "Unité", the Irish team based in Bantry, the crew are involved in a variety of sports and their performance electrified the town for the week.
Contending crews arrived from all over the world, (Ireland, Northern Ireland, Russia, Great Britain, Quebec, Belgium, U.S.A. France, Italy, Canada, Finland, Indonesia, Denmark, Cork, International).
It was a unique contest that we may not see in this country for approximately 14/15 years.
I enjoy watching many sports and enjoy all water sports, having spent a lot of my youth fishing, rowing and sailing around Bantry Bay.
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The main focus of this piece is to thank all concerned for making it happen; the crew members, their families and trainers, the organisers, sponsors and everyone who gave of their time through out the week of the contest, and the many months leading up to it. It was truly a special week.
I watched the racing and events for the entire week and really enjoyed the whole spectacle!
I was hugely impressed by the Irish, Unité, team.
An amazing achievement to win seven out of the 14 events, and come second in two others.
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This was a fantastic effort, good tactics, guts and sheer determination.
Then when the sails went up, we saw the Unité cutting through the water at high speed as we followed along side her in the spectator's ferry.
The other performance was the "Rowing" on Saturday morning, where the Irish crew looked jet propelled as they raced to victory with huge crowds cheering them on.
The memories will live forever, the shore events and the Pirate Day, meant there was something for everyone both on land and sea, what a week!
Sincere congratulations to all involved, and particularly to the amazing crew of Team Ireland (whose crew are based locally and can be seen training out in Bantry Bay throughout the year).
Jack Price, Michael Young, Andrew Hurley, Barry Pigott, Joe Pigott, Colm O'Leary, Abi Cronin, Niall O'Donovan, Aileen Daly, Caroline Daly, Colleen Kelleher, Peter Kelleher, Tom O'Sullivan, Ronan Lordan, Alex Vickery, Megan Clancy, Lauren O'Donovan, Aine O'Sullivan and Aisling O'Sullivan.
They showed the way with skill, commitment and bravery, an outstanding example to us all in the sporting world.
Bantry Bay RFC was proud to have to opportunity to act as the host club for the Irish crew.


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Annoyed by ineptitude
You know how things seem to come in phases sometimes? Lately, for me, it's been dealing with other people who just seem...unable to do their jobs. Or just plain stupid. Or maybe inconsiderate. Seems like I have experienced so many annoying examples over the last few weeks...is it the weather?? Here are just two examples. Anyone else want to get something off their chest?
Last Fri., DS was sick w/ a stomach bug. (Super fun weekend for us -- one kid w/ norovirus and one w/ strep.) As per school rules, I left a message on the "attendance line" at 7 am. Yesterday, I got an email from the teacher of a class that had started last week. The class meets Tues/Fri, and last Fri was the first class and of course he had missed it because he was sick. She emailed to inform me that DS had "skipped" class and if he has "continued cuts," after missing 3 classes he would fail the class. Also, that she had checked with the vice principal and confirmed that DS was supposed to be in her class. Okay, so first of all, he was sick. Second, he is a senior and has never "cut" a class in his life. Third, why is she automatically assuming he's going to cut three classes after missing ONE? Her whole email was really sort of nasty and accusatory. And the best part? DS isn't even supposed to be in that class -- it's a class you have to take if you're not playing a team sport, and he is enrolled in a team sport AND passed in his "PE exemption form" several weeks ago. I ended up forwarding her email to DS' guidance counselor and the vice principal, explaining that I had called the school because he was sick and that I hoped the "unexcused" absence would be updated to "excused." Anyway, DS went to school early today to clear up the whole thing and withdraw from the class he wasn't supposed to be in.
Then today. I write a blog for our local newspaper's web site. I don't get paid but it's nice publicity for my little decorating business. I've been lazy about it in recent months because I've been busy with PAYING work. I also write a monthly column for the print version of the paper, and I just submitted my most recent column about a week ago and the editor just said "thanks" and nothing else. Today, I went to write a post in my blog and it's GONE. Disappeared! I assume they took it down due to lack of activity on my part (my last post was maybe 10 days ago, maybe 2 weeks). But no warning? Seems like it warranted at least a quick email saying "hey, we're killing your blog because you're a slacker."
So those are my annoyances of the day. Anyone else?
I can empathize with you because I've had those periods of time when you seem to be in a stuck mode, stupid things happen to frustrate you, or "test" you, you feel like you are pushing a mountain, etcâ¦
I now know that those feelings pass and it seems at one point for no apparent logical reason, some doors are finally opening and multiple pending issued get resolved.
I sometimes check to see if mercury is in retrograde but this is not happening till thursday afternoonâ¦â¦
This is certainly the right place to air out your mood. You might try screaming into a wad of clothes in your closet. That can feel pretty good, too. Stress is cumulative and it sounds like your cup is running over. Have you ever watched any of America's Funniest Videos on YouTube? Sometimes, watching a few minutes of those will get me laughing or at least smiling. I hope you find less stressful times ahead. :-)
There, there...that's why we're here. You have every right to be annoyed. We all need to vent our frustrations sometimes. BUT you don't want it to drag you down. Particularly to a point that makes you do something inept.
So, take a deep breath, shake it off, and try to imagine the best in everyone you come in contact with for the rest of the day.
Thanks! We are taking a trip to Sunny Isles Beach, FL, in less than two weeks and I'm counting the days. I mean, who could be cranky in a town called Sunny Isles Beach!?
"I sometimes check to see if mercury is in retrograde but this is not happening till thursday afternoonâ¦â¦" I hope this was supposed to be funny because I laughed! :)
I don't have the patience for stupid people (a trait which I unfortunately seemed to have passed onto my son) and when they are snarky, even less patience.
One kid with norovirus and the other with strep? Poor you, you have my sympathies. Hope everyone is on the mend. We know the norovirus and it is not pleasant to go through. I hope no one else got it.
Sue...at least you work for yourself. I sit across from, and therefore can't avert my eyes, a train wreck and one of the most incompetent coworkers ever but because she is a champion brown-noser management thinks she is the 8th wonder of the world and the president of Mensa. It's more excruciating than finger nails on a chalk board!!
Hey, how about a thread on horrible coworkers and bosses...hehe.
Wish I were joining you in sunny FL---enjoy and decompress! Hope the kids are better!
Thanks, kids are almost all better. Fortunately these are the ones who are old enough to fend for themselves for the most part (18 and 21). The 21 year old (w/ strep) even took himself to the dr. on Sat. when both parents were unavailable! DH, DD, and I have to go out of town for a gymnastics meet this weekend though, so the three of us are holding our breath (and the doorknobs and faucets in my house are dripping with Lysol!).
Haha Julie...I've come to the conclusion that those that can..do..and those that can't brown-nose.
We had a speaker at work last week who tossed out a frightening statistic...something to the effect that they did a study that followed Ivy League grads and 25 years later many were not as successful as their slow-witted but "nice" (I.e. brown-nosing) colleagues. So, the idiots are running the asylums? Yikes...give me an anti-social, smart, critical thinker in the workplace any day over a "nice" dolt!
Oh Sue, I am with you! First of all, sorry to hear about the sickness...lots of that stuff flying around.
I don't know where to begin. We had an employee steal the opening bank and backup bank from one of the Waffle Cabins. She went in, opened the day safe (only four of us have the combo) and took the $$. She then opened the windows to try to make it look like someone broke in. The local police "were too busy", so the NH State Police came. The girl never came back to work, moved to another part of the State. So far, the police didn't find her. DH went to her Mom's house to leave a paycheck (yes, we had to pay her!) and the mom gave him her address. Hoping the police catch up to her soon. I've been stalking her social media accounts for clues.
The rest of the employees seem to have huge difficulties counting money. One day their banks are over 20, the next short 25..back and forth back and forth. One young man has some learning difficulties, eventually his usually works out. The others? I'm not so sure.
Obviously it isn't a terrific job, but you'd think people would try a little harder to get it right.
Joanie, you made me laugh! That's such the way of the office. Having to look at the Train Wreck all day is just plain mean.
I love what HHireno said, to try to imagine the best in everyone. When I was tending bar, I was getting really bitter about the everyday drunks who were there most days, drinking, bragging about what great parents they were, etc. I finally had to force myself to look at each one and find something positive to say about each one every day. One in particular really bugged me. The best I could come up with was, "His eyes are really blue behind the bloodshot part".
Beth P.
FYI: Schools have 100s maybe thousands of kids to keep track of. A given teacher has 100 or more s/he is keeping track of. A senior in High School should be watching HIS ONE schedule close enough not to be enrolled. On the flip side there are parents angry 'cuz Johnny is skipping at will and no one is telling parents fast enough. A response to the e-mail "Thank- you I will have my son get to the bottom of it" would have been sufficient. A secretary didn't enter info faster than a teacher is on top of her/his class. Perhaps your anger should have been placed there? Perhaps given your own blog/busy experience should have made you more compassionate with others whose jobs are busy?
I knew someone would say this. Arcy, first of all, because this is a class that started 2/3 of the way through the year, it is not written on his schedule. But enough defending him -- he took care of the whole thing as soon as he was made aware of it. He didn't think to worry about a new class being on his schedule because he had taken care of the necessary paperwork ahead of time -- this slip-up was not the teacher's, it was someone in the school office. My REAL issue was this teacher's attitude -- not the fact that she was misinformed. She assumed not only that he cut class, but that he would continue to cut class and after three cuts, would fail the class. Her entire email was accusatory and, I think, inappropriate. She could have worded it differently as in "DS missed my class on Fri. and because there is sometimes miscommunication about the sports classes, I wanted to check with you..." (Which is more or less what she finally said in a third email.)
Anyway, for those keeping score, DD now has the nasty stomach bug as of 5 am this morning -- and is supposed to compete in a gymnastics meet in Chicago (we have plane tix, hotel res., etc.) this weekend! Agh.
PS I realize now that when I said I forwarded her email to the guidance counselor and vice principal, I was "reporting" her or something. I did that because she told me to get in touch with the two of them to clear up the matter. I simply attached her email and explained that I had called DS out sick and that there seemed to be a miscommunication and that I wanted to ensure that his absence was recorded as Excused.
I have every respect for good teachers but I have been the target of a clueless teacher's attitude filled email more than once, I completely sympathize with Sue
Sue, so sorry that your gymnast has the crud. At least it happened before you left and not while you were traveling. Norovirus is nasty stuff.
Beth.....so sorry about your money woes....I hope the girl is caught and there is some restitution. Kudos to you for hiring people with learning disabilities!
Some of the problem might be that kids today do not know how to count change back...has anyone noticed that? If their computer register breaks down they are lost. When i was in college (in the 70's) my part time job was at a CVS type chain drugstore. No computerized registers back then and we had to count back the change to every customer. It is not difficult, but the kids today are not taught how to do it and are clueless. They panic if the computer does not tell them how much to give back. I have actually walked kids through it a numer of times and told THEM how much I should be getting back..ha ha! And I love it when they just hand you a wad of bills and change at the end of the transaction.
The nicest thing I can say about my coworker is that I think she is a good mom. Besides being inept....she is also the biggest Gladys Kravitz I have ever known...sticks her nose into every conversation (even private ones) and has on numerous occasions passed my answers off to management as her own...management even knew about it and nothing. Sometimes I think she must be blackmailing them! lol.
Mtnr.....co-irker....I love it!
Sue---sure hope DD gets over her bug in time for the competition, especially with flights and hotels involved! I had the flu 3 weeks ago and am still not 100% but kids bounce back quickly.
Sue, I think that all that has been going on with you these last few weeks, it's normal to feel cranky.
Joanie, so sorry you have a rotten co-irker. It is the people around you that make or break your work environment.
I used to work in an office where half the company was related. This was not a private business, I might add. It was difficult to see the relative being given preferential treatment. Strangely enough,I liked my coworkers and have kept in touch. It was just an odd work situation and only those in it, could understand it.
I remember a few from many, many years ago.
One gal was really something. She came to work one day and was wondering why the building was dark and no one was around. She made her way to the other building to the cafeteria for her morning coffee only to find it was dark, no food, and nobody. She went back to her desk and finally figured out it was a holiday! The dumbest thing she did was to tell everyone about it the next day.
Then we had another gal who got promoted to manage our typing center (yes it was that long ago). Her new desk was literally one floor below her old desk....but she wanted to know how to get to the cafeteria from here....I swear she was an example of why dumb people get promoted...let them become someone else's problem!
But when it comes to people serving us with little knowledge, it's to be expected. Just take a look at the high school dropout rates...really shocking. Detroit is graduating just 22% of students, Baltimore it's 39%. Yet that's where our work force is coming from. I remember many years ago an article about how the teacher hiring situation in Baltimore was so bad, they had to require the teachers to go nights for remedial education. Just awful. But this is the pool of workers from which employers must hire....
Here is a link that might be useful: Drop out rates
Annie---I work for one of the school systems in the top 5 on your chart. According to a recent announcement our grad rate is now 88.3. Because of the unions, it is nearly impossible to get fired and, therefore, there are so many incompetent people collecting hefty paychecks..and that goes from top administrators to janitors/custodians. And salaries are based on length of service...so a high-school dropout janitor (9th grade education required) whose been in the system for a long time can make more than a teacher. At one school I worked at, the head janitor had a fit when I called him and asked if he could bring a dolly and move several heavy boxes of books. He actually said "that's not my job." WTF? Every time you walked by his office he was watching TV. Administrators don't want to take the time to document poor workers, so they get good evaluations and move around and up in the system to become, as you said, someone else's problem. The funny thing is my old boss used to complain about all the incompetent people..then she hired one and did the same thing...gave her a glowing evaluation rather than admit she totally screwed up.
Sue, the norovirus struck here too. That thing was vicious!! I honestly can't remember being that sick except when I had food poisoning. All of us got it.
It's big here in OK., I was wondering if anyone else got it?
Best advice. Keep a large bowl with you at all times. :)
I live in MD and got a flu bug, but not the norovirus you describe. Started with joint/muscle pain in shoulders, then moved into nose/sinuses. No needing a bowl thank goodness. Missed 4 days of work plus the weekend. That was 3 weeks ago and I still have residual joint/muscle pain that comes and goes and shows up in different parts of my body at different times...shoulders, arms, backs of knees, hands. Cant help but wonder if its the flu and pneumonia vaccines I got in November at the same time--one in each arm. DH got it too but his only lasted 2-3 days.
I hope your DD feels better soon. I am not sure if the norovirus has made it to our area but I know that when it does, we will get it as I have 4 germ magnets.
I hate systems that are redundant or do not work together. Our school district is trying to cut down on truancy. They have asked that you contact the school when your kid is absent, which I always do. However, at the end of the day, there will be a call informing me that my child has missed 1 or more classes and to please call the school. What is funny is these 2 kids are 7 and 10, chances are pretty good that they are not ditching at this point.
On the other hand, since this teacher can't possibly "know" all the kids, maybe she was just giving a heads up.
(Perhaps thinking she was doing the parent a favor.)
Senior year is tricky for many kids. They are ready to move on, and sometimes act out in surprising ways.
The funny thing is, later she said to me "I know DS and he is not the type of student who would cut class." Which makes her initial email even weirder. Whatever. I'm over it now! DS is known as a "good kid" throughout the school, which was partly why I was so turned off, and surprised, by her original email.
Next challenge is to navigate airports and airplane this afternoon while I feel like I'm getting the stomach bug myself. Ack. Hoping it's just my hypochondria rearing its ugly head.
Co-irker! Love it haha. I have had a rough go with coworkers this past year-- mostly because for the past 15 yr, I've worked with two great bunches of people. All capable, responsible, interesting and smart. Now I am managing a merger of two companies and am having to deal with incompetence, politics and drama. This is not my strong suit.. in fact, my strong suit is rising above and not tolerating or succumbing to these poisons. We're working through it but boy is it draining. I just wish that people would pause and look at themselves and their behavior. Some will lose their jobs--and not because there isnt a place for them. It's because there isnt a place for their bad mojo.
AND don't even get me started on the third-party vendors. I am up early to get the results of a test upload of a db from a tech center in preparation for a move next weekend. It should have taken less than an hour.. at midnight they sent an update saying that it would be another 70 hr. Really?! No one stopped to question it. No one said, "hmm something must be wrong here". What has happened to basic problem solving skills? Arggg.
Sue, glad to hear DD is able to compete.. and really hope you aren't coming down with the same. Can't imagine anything worse when you are traveling. Crossing fingers and toes!
Thanks for the good wishes. I remained healthy throughout the weekend and being at the "largest women's invitational gymnastics meet in the world" was quite an experience for DD. We came home last night with a tired gymnast and 4 medals :)
We have has a difficult couple of months with our oldest DS, which has made even minor stressors feel like bigger ones, but life seems to be calming down, at least for the moment.... and we are all looking forward to a relaxing vacation in FL coming up soon. Counting the days!


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412 of 430 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use measuring cup, but do not treat it the same way as vintage Pyrex glassware.,
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This review is from: Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements (Kitchen)
I needed a small measuring cup and decided to purchase a Pyrex brand one because I already had a nice old large quart sized Pyrex measuring cup that had outlasted many other measuring cups which I got tired of replacing constantly. To make sure that my new measuring cup would last, I did some investigation on the new "Pyrex" brand of glassware. Corning Glass Works the company that manufactured the Pyrex line had sold the name to another company in the late 90s and there were reports of this newer glassware exploding/breaking. The explosions were a result of the new glassware being made of a different type of glass compared to the vintage Pyrex glassware which was made of borosilicate glass (the same type used in laboratory glassware abused by students and scientists). It was also a result of users not following instructions from the manufacturer (instructions who needs instructions? Uh oh... it blew up).
But some people are used to using the old Pyrex glassware in ways that the newer type of glass would not be compatible with. That type of usage almost always involved thermal shock or rapid change in temperature such as placing hot glassware onto a cold surface, putting hot glassware with burnt-on food into the sink to soak, placing refrigerated glassware into a preheated oven, etc. The borosilicate glass originally used to make Pyrex glassware had a low thermal expansion coefficient which made it more resistant to rapid temperature changes compared to the new tempered soda lime glass now in use. It is understandable that the company had to cut costs by using a low-cost type of glass in order to survive, but they should also remember that consumers have a habit of using their product in a certain way (hey habits are hard to break). With that problem sorted out, I purchased the measuring cup and read the instructions/warnings before using it. For most uses in the kitchen, the new measuring cup works great on most types of ingredients. It also has the clear measurement markings in metric and US units plus a comfortable handle similar to older Pyrex designs. The only issue I had was how to measure out boiling hot liquids for something like making Jello because this would mean that the glass is being exposed to a rapid temperature change. The way around this problem is to start with the liquid at room temperature, measure out the amount needed, and heating it up in the microwave. It felt inconvenient to have to wait for liquids to cool for measuring and then reheating it, but I had to break the old routine of pouring hot liquids into a measuring cup. In any case, this is still a good measuring cup that is still made in the United States (hooray for supporting domestic jobs & reducing the amount of fuel used to transport it to consumers). The measuring cup is made of thick glass with bold, easy to read markings and a solid handle. It is also easier to clean than plastic measuring cups that tend to stain and absorb odors. Just remember not to expose the measuring cup to rapid temperature changes and it should last just as long as any other piece of old Pyrex glassware. Though I still wish Corning or World Kitchen would produce a measuring cup made of durable borosilicate glass.
65 of 65 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
2 cup has changed,
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A long time ago I purchased a set of pyrex measuring cups: 1 cup, 2 cup, and 4 cup. I love them and use them daily. I have found that the one that I use the most is the 2 cup. Because of how often I use this, it seems like it is always dirty. So I finally ordered a second one. But it is not the same! The markings are the same, the handle is the same, but the pour spout is different! My old one pours wonderfully; I can pour it fast or slow and it doesn't spill. The new one has a narrower pour spout. Somehow this causes it to pour down the side of the measuring cup and all over the counter instead of where I want it to go. If I pour very slowly (about the same speed as my slow fridge water), I can sometimes avoid spilling. I almost returned it after the first time I used it and I wish I had; I would rather wash the other one repeatedly while making something than use my new one. I took some pictures to post showing the change, but I cannot seem to find how to do it with this product.
Pyrex: If you change this item back to it's previous standard please let me know! I would love to purchase another that is like the old one I have! :)
69 of 71 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
New design is a messy mess,
By Howdy Partner (Highland, UT USA#1) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pyrex Prepware 1-Quart Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements (Kitchen)
I have been using pyrex brand for years. The new measuring cups are a bad design. They measure fine until you need to empty the contents out. The new and improved spout spills all down the front and all over the counter, stove, or floor no matter how fast or slow you pour it.
I have a 1 cup, 2 cup, 4 cup, 6 cup, and 8 cup, they are all messy to use. I have lost or broken my old ones and noticed the new design and did not know it would be such a pain. I contacted Pyrex and they told me that they test them out and have not had any complaints. I love their other products but I am trying out other brands of measuring cups. I just hate making an unnecessary mess on top of my mess.
143 of 154 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
I know, I know, it's just a measuring cup!,
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I must be getting old, as today I dropped my Pyrex 1 Quart Measuring Cup from a cupboard about 10 feet up and guess what, it didn't break, and I was very excited! I've bought dozens of measuring cups over the years and have managed to melt, break, tarnish and mutilate each and every one of them. This one seems to be up to the challenge. I've used it to melt butter and left it in the microwave too long, washed it a dozen times in the dishwasher, used a whisk in it (I love the sheer size of this thing!). Not a scratch on it! I know, I know, it's just a measuring cup. But quality does matter, and this one is top notch!
51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Better Batter Bowl,
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As mentioned before, this cup is huge! I was using my 4 cup Pyrex cup for mixing pancake batter and thought how nice it would be if they made a bigger one. I came here to search for a batter bowl that I saw once and the Pyrex 8 cup measuring cup was included in the search results.
I like to make a big batch of waffles or pancakes to freeze and this cup works great because I can mix a lot of batter at once and pour it into the waffle maker or on the griddle. The pouring spout makes this easier and a lot less messy than dipping the batter out. I used it today to mix cornbread batter and had plenty of room in the cup to stir without worrying about batter splashing out of it. The cup also works well for whipping egg whites, yes there really is that much room! There's also enough room in the cup to make a sponge for sourdough breads. The reversed measurements outside the cup allow you to look inside rather than bending to get at eye level, but I've been doing it the old way for so long, I rarely think to go by the inside markings. Maybe one day. This would work well for someone with limited space as it apparently (based on other reviews) can be used for a number of things. Though I may not use it much, the lid has a snug and tight fit on the cup. The Pyrex 8 cup measuring cup is a sturdy multi-purpose kitchen tool that gets my recommendation!
70 of 74 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
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Pyrex is always the best! This enormous measuring cup is great for melting in the microwave and for a homemade double boiler in any pot. The lid is a hard plastic top with flexible sides that seal up tight so you can use it to store things in the fridge and to carry things places. Also the cover is safe for both freezer and microwave use (but not the oven) and is dishwasher safe in the top rack. The cover has three pouring choices, a regular pour spout, a slotted spout, and a spout with seven little holes. An extremely useful item to have in the kitchen!
211 of 236 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
1-cup or so,
By jeffnick (Upstate Manhattan) - See all my reviews
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This is a great cup, except for one little thing: the measurements are wrong! 1 cup, according to this measuring cup, is actually closer to 7/8 cup. I have compared it to older PYREX measuring cups (2 cup and 4 cup sizes), as well as to a variety of other measuring cups. The other measuring cups are all consistent, both Pyrex and non-Pyrex. But the measurements provided by this 1-cup Pyrex cup are consistently too low.
What is most astonishing to me is that none of the other reviewers has remarked about this. I hope that others will now test their own cups - it would be nice to know whether perhaps Pyrex's 1-cup measuring cups in general are okay, and I happened to end up with the lone defective unit. My measuring technique: I use the bottom of the meniscus (the curve in the surface of the liquid), which is how I was taught to do it in Chemistry and Biology laboratories. I have also compared the weights of 1 cup of room temperature water, as determined on a digital cooking scale, and found the weight of this cup's contents to be less than that of a cup as measured by other measuring cups.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Total crap,
This review is from: Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements (Kitchen)
I bought this measuring cup less than 2 years ago to replace one I'd had for 20 years that chipped after I dropped it. I'll admit I wasn't too keen on purchasing pyrex since there are known quality issues with the glass. I never thought the writing would be first to fail though. I posted pictures to show how it's just coming right off. Every time I wash it more comes off. You can even scrape it off with your fingernail. It's now useless. Maybe I can scour the Goodwill for a proper measuring cup made before World Kitchen LLC started manufacturing.
223 of 255 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
This cup LITERALLY EXPLODED in my microwave yesterday!!,
By Amazon Customer "The Mad Monk" (St Petersburg, Russia) - See all my reviews
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The name Pyrex as well as Anchor Hocking are names we all have associated with quality glass products used in the kitchen for many years. What a shock when this very cup exploded in my microwave yesterday. Fortunately no injuries - just a mess to clean up. Wow is all I can say. I have had the cup for several years and use it daily to heat water for tea, and never quite to boiling. WOW!!!
So I took it upon myself as a consumer to find out what was the problem. Would you believe this has happened to thousands of others? Let me tell you why and refer you to the January 2011 Issue of Consumer Reports beginning on page 44. It does a much better job of explaining the problem than I could ever do. Below is a quick summary of what I have discovered. Apparently about 12 years ago Corning sold its Pyrex name and manufacturing operations to company called, "World Kitchen". Who knew? Well according to the in depth article they switched the glass from something borosilicate to a much cheaper to produce glass known as lime soda. There have been THOUSANDS of documented cases of Pyrex cookware literally exploding sometimes causing serious injury over the last 10 years. Our government is very aware of this problem yet no warnings or action has been taken to protect the innocent public consumer. So what else is new? I can think of many things from tainted meat and eggs to lead contaminated toys from China that we have been subjected to in the last few years. This is just one more. So now if you have gone this far you are now fully aware of the problem. If you choose to ignore what has happened to Pyrex and Anchor Hocking products then as they always say, "Let the buyer beware". From reading the article I have found that a safe product does exist on the market. It is produced by a French company called Arcuisine. More money of course. But I don't want anything exploding in my hands or into my face made of glass, so I guess I must pay the price to be safe. Now you know why the Pyrex products are so cheap - and they aren't produced in China - or are they? According to the article all manufacturing for Pyrex products is done in Charleroi, PA. But now I'm even suspicious of that claim. After all China is a much cheaper place to manufacture most things. And who would know? Let the buyer beware. Your government is not going to protect you.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Basically the same as before,
By Gadget-Happy (Naples, Maine, USA) - See all my reviews
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After reading here that Pyrex was no longer good old Pyrex, I was hesitant, but decided to take the chance. My new 8-cup is almost the same as my old one. World Kitchen has gone to some lengths to make clear that they have not changed the formula, but there are some slight differences in the design or execution.
First, anyone using Pyrex, old or new, needs to know that this is not Corningware you're working with. You never could take a hot Pyrex item and put it right in the fridge, or vice versa, or it would break. I use my 8-cup for boiling milk for yogurt in the microwave. It's fine for that. I take it out gently and leave it on a wooden surface, cork trivet, etc., until it's cool enough to handle. If I want to put the very hot milk in the fridge, I transfer it to another container (also Pyrex, but one that's room temperature). Issues: The handle on my new cup is somehow sharper than the old. Not sharp enough to cut, but enough that it gave me pause. The spout might be very slightly differently shaped -- hard to tell. It spills slightly if you don't hold a steady hand. I'm always careful pouring hot liquids anyway, so it's hard to tell if it spills significantly more than the old one. The difficulty some are having with the lid seems to me to be caused by the lid fitting really well. It is soft flexible rubberlike, not hard plastic. When you set it down on the cup, it creates an air pocket that can't escape, so the lid won't go down all the way in some positions. If you keep the full open part over the spout, the air can get out and it closes fine. If you keep no hole, or just the little "straining" holes over the spout, the lid can't go all the way down because not enough air can get out. I haven't tried straining anything through those holes in the lid, but they look pretty useless to me. If you buy the measuring cup, note that the use instructions are behind the label. The label is not clear about this. It says "Read safety and usage instructions on back before using." But it doesn't say 'on the back of this label,' and there is no image of a turned corner on the label, so I bet a lot of people look on the back of the cup, don't find anything, shrug and give up. You need to read the instructions, and World Kitchen could not have printed them in any smaller or paler font. I had to take a magnifying glass to read it, and will save you that bother: It says, "WARNING. No sudden temperature changes. No stovetop or broiler use. Do not overheat oil or butter. Microwave and dishwasher safe. For more information, visit pyrexware.com or call 1-800-999-3436. Pyrex is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated, used under license by World Kitchen, LLC." It's worth visiting the website to reassure yourself that they have kept the same formula as Corning had. |
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RussianThe majority of Russian immigrants came to the U.S. between 1880 and 1920. In addition to those searching for better economic conditions, a large number of these immigrants were Jews escaping from the increasingly violent anti-Semitism within their country. Although immigration rose steadily up until the first World War, it was sharply curtailed by the Bolshevik seizure and consolidation of power during and immediately after the war. Since this time, Russian immigration has been extremely limited, but has risen dramatically since the demise of the Soviet Union in late 1991. Contacts and SourcesAmerican Russian History Society
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school is finally starting back up and I'm EXCITED AS ALL HELL. I've technically graduated but I'm enrolled in a "supper senior year" at the Vo-Tech school and will be working there full-time. HELL YEAH. I've also just gained employment elsewhere so ill soon be able to support myself, YAY FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY!!!!! hopefully going into the business field while working a few music related side projects as well as a few graphics related jobs here and there. just because i have a knack for business doesn't mean I'm giving up my passions and dreams.
One day I literally decided it was time to start living my life for me and not for anyone else. Yesterday I bought a one way ticket to Hawaii. I plan to leave May 25th and stay for at least three months, if not longer. It is funny how this random event seems crazy to some, but to me it seems to be the most realistic decision I could have made. I don't look at this as a vacation or running away, I am finally living life!
As soon as the trip starts I will hopefully be able to post somewhat regularly on my site including photos.
Declare yourself.
Become who you want to be.
Do as you please, but know your limits.
Live freely as possible and above all, never settle for less than what you want in this lifetime.
Just another random post...and an example of what comes about when one allows time to slip and thoughts to roam =)
Chelsea at www.freedomuniversal.webs.com/
I know this was asked once before, but how many are actually going to the National Equality March which will be held in DC on October 11th and 12th? Just wondering is all. After I found this video (link at the bottom of this post) it really made me want to go!! This seems kind of like it has the potential to be a history breaking event I would really like to know how many people will have went after it is all said and done.
Peace- Chelsea
I wonder, and I really do, when will we finally see a true advancement within the gay rights movement? I know we have without a doubt come much further than we ever have before…but when do you think we will finally be able to have equal rights in terms of marriage, adoption, and other important issues? I really feel like our time is coming..but I can't help but wonder when will the movement end? When will our day come?
In five years? Ten years? Longer?
What are you thoughts?
Peace as always,
How did you feel when you came out?
If you haven't already, what are your emotions at being closeted and/or when someone else brings up sexuality, either in a positive or negative light?
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Caroline Culot, Regional property editor
Friday, June 6, 2014
It made headlines when it sold for £1m eight years ago and now this stylish penthouse at the top of Albion Mill in the former Read's mill flour factory building is for sale again for £1.5 million with Savills.
Eight years ago this penthouse - three apartments made into one - made history in Norwich when it sold for £1 million.
It is now for sale again for £1.5m and evoked many memories for regional property editor Caroline Culot when she visited it because it was the very first property story she wrote.
At the time this Norwich penthouse which for a record breaking £1m.
Nearly a decade ago, property in the city just didn't command that kind of price tag - only perhaps the very large detached houses in the Golden Triangle came anywhere near that amount.
Yet here was an apartment - albeit three made into one as a bespoke dwelling for a special buyer - that sold for £1m.
I remember the excitement in the offices of selling agents Savills and developer PJ Livesey when the news broke because no one had seen anything like this. The penthouse on the top of Albion Mill in the former Read's flour mill factory on King Street really paved the way for more development in that area - it's hard to remember now but in 2006, the conversion of the old riverside warehouses and industrial units was in its infancy and the whole idea of 'lock up and leave' living was a radical new concept for Norwich.
So what this penthouse - and the vision of the lady who had it created - did for the city was really set the benchmark for what could be achieved with this kind of property; not just a home but a lifestyle choice, where design was key and somewhere which allowed you to embrace everything the city had to offer. These kinds of abodes are ideal for entertaining and this one has a wonderful panoramic roof terrace so you do have your own outside space, but not acres of formal gardens, and a city scape view.
It is huge in scale - boasting 3,500 sqft which is massive for an apartment and of course comes with the benefit of three underground car parking spaces because there was one for each apartment.
It is on different levels; you have a wonderful library and three bedrooms including the master suite with its double bed on a raised plinth and then go upstairs to a huge open plan living/dining/kitchen space which leads to the terrace.
There's even a utility and your own internal lift - something I've never seen in any apartment in this city.
It's important to understand that the buyer of this penthouse paid £1million just for the 'shell' and then set about converting it with the help of designers into the impressive residence it is today.
One thing is for sure, it's one of the best places to live in Norwich and I imagine it's going to attract a lot of attention second time round!


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Humanist, atheist, agnostic, free-thinker, rationalist, "HUUmanist," Pastafarian, naturalist, etc…
We non-theists go by many names which reflect our diversity of opinions and the range of approaches to living and examining life. And our skepticism often leads to a suspicion of groups (and especially of group thought)! Yet we all share certain basic beliefs that bring us together – the beliefs that life can be lived well without an appeal to the supernatural, that critical thinking and debate are good, and that life as part of a community of intellectual and empathetic individuals can enrich one's life. The Humanist Graduate Community at Harvard originated in 2005 with a group of non-religious students seeking a community of open-minded, intellectually curious, nontheistic/nonreligious students. The ideas outlined in A Humanist Manifesto III provided a common ground for discussion. We do not all agree with everything in the manifesto (because that would be no fun at all!), but it offers a good starting point for the kind of community we would like to create. Our members come from all of the graduate schools at Harvard and have a wide range of backgrounds and concerns. Discussions at our gatherings range from the political (e.g., church-state separation) to the personal (e.g., living with a religious partner), and even to the spiritual (after all, one can be a spiritual humanist).
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It's no secret that I love sewing with vintage fabric. Linens and remnants from back in the day just feel like they have a story attached to them. Not only are you giving something old a brand new life, you get to add to its history.
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Moxie has a fantastical selection of vintage prints, from florals to stripes to polkadots. Confession: I'm sort of a sucker for polkadots and am totally coveting this blue 60's polkadot sateen cotton!
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Congratulations! Actress Rachel Bilson is expecting her first child with long-time boyfriend Hayden Christensen, according to a new report in 'Us Weekly.' How exciting!
Rachel Bilson, 32, is pregnant with her first child, multiple sources tell Us Weekly. The father is actor Hayden Christensen, 33. The duo began dating in 2007 and were engaged in 2008. "They've both talked about this for awhile and are so excited," a friend of Rachel told Us. "Everyone is beyond thrilled for them."
Rachel Bilson Is Pregnant — Expecting First Child With Hayden Christensen
Congrats to the happy couple! "They will make wonderful, hands-on parents," a friend of the couple tells Us Weekly.
The couple has been dating for many years. They first met on the set of their movie Jumper in 2007. They got engaged on Christmas day, December 25, 2008. The couple split in 2010, but reconciled just a few months later.
Rachel Talks Children To 'Cosmopolitan'
Rachel told the May 2013 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine:
"I definitely have family on the brain. Having kids is something I want to see in my future — I hope."
She also spoke about her selfless tendencies — perfect for a new mom!
"I'm a really good girlfriend — I always put all that first in my life. I'm definitely the person who would make him his favorite dinner to come home to," she continued.
We have reached out to the reps for comment.
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Posted at 12:29 PM on May 21, 2014
HOD renewal had nothing to do with TTP or Star Crossed being cancelled. They were cancelled bc they were firs season shows with terrible ratings. HOD may have not had the best ratings but they were a shoe in for renewal for syndication purposes. Also, HOD doesn't start back until the spring and is only 13 episodes.
Posted at 11:12 AM on May 21, 2014
Convenient timing a week after the up fronts. I wonder if CW was aware prior to the renewal if not would Hart of Dixie, have been at Up fronts or would The Tomorrow People stars or Star Crossed have been there. As going on last season with Jaime King being missing for two thirds of the season how can there be a Hart of Dixie with out the Hart for most of the season……. CW we now demand answers especially if you were aware and still cancelled these shows knowing full well the star wouldn't be able to commit then why was the show renewed over the others……
Posted at 12:53 PM on May 21, 2014
Jamie King was not gone for 2/3 of the season, she missing 5 episodes (out of 22) and I would argue it was really only 4 since she had a fairly big role, via video chat, in one of those when the character was supposed to be out of town. I searliously doubt this had anything to do with Star Crossed or The Tomorrow People being canceled. For most of the season HOD had pretty equal ratings to those 2 shows while being a lot closer to syndication, having a history of much better ratings in it's first 2 seasons (which almost all fans will tell you they liked better), and had better DVR numbers. That's why it got picked up instead of the other 2 not because the star is pregnant, that doesn't even make sense! They won't do the show without her, they will alter the filming schedule or maybe try to film around it like they did with Jamie King at the begining of the season.
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Better ratings than the TTP now you are joking. Comparable to this season hart was nowhere near the competition.
Third season averages: 0.36 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 0.97 million total viewers.
The TTP
First season averages: 0.53 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.44 million total viewers.
Its this years ratings that matter and her pregnancy does have a huge impact on the show as its been set back for a mid season release so your looking at end of January start or early February. right when baby is sort of due. Now means they start filming first few episodes November, every body closes in December. So Maximum of say three episodes in November and maybe one /two in January before she's gone and that's been conservative. As with time for maternity leave and such like in a 13 episode run Rachel Bilson will probably only make an appearance in half of the series. Now throw in complications and that timetable goes out the window. They could film it all before Christmas but then that depends on actor availability as if they have agreed some of the cast can go off and do other projects not knowing her condition. All I'm saying is if the CW was aware and picked the show up then they have a plan like CBS did with Daniela Ruah otherwise this season isn't going to be what the fans wanted. Yes the show was renewed for syndication we all know that but wouldn't it be better to postpone it for a year now get it right have everybody available and that's why I say if CW didn't have all the facts and this was kept quiet for renewal who in the end is going to be worse off not the network but the fans. That's why I say bring back one of the other shows until this can be done right.


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Thomas Erdbrink, one of the few Western reporters accredited for U.S. media in the Islamic Republic of Iran, joined The Times in 2012 as Tehran bureau chief.
He has carefully tracked Iran's controversial nuclear program and the impact of international sanctions. His articles have offered insight into the rise of Iran's influential middle classes and the increasing infighting of the ruling elite, including President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's struggle for political survival.
He has covered the changing lives of single women, a competition for Koran singers, the depression that comes with continuous air pollution, forbidden satellite channels and a small group of private investors renovating old houses in the city of Kashan.
He has also reported on the wars in Iraq and Lebanon, and helped cover the Arab Spring. In 2011, he was among the reporting vanguard in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, who witnessed rebel forces overrunning Dar al-Azizi, Col. Muammar Qaddafi's stronghold.
He began reporting on Iran in 1999 and has been based in Tehran since 2002, when he worked for NRC Handelsblad of the Netherlands. He became Tehran bureau chief for The Washington Post in 2008 and covered l the unprecedented anti-government protests that engulfed Tehran and other cities after the presidential election of 2009. He managed to remain in Iran, working under complicated conditions, at a time when other media pulled out and some journalists were forced to leave.
In an article on rising inequality in Iran, he highlighted the sale of edible gold topped ice creams sold in an upmarket restaurant connected to Tehran's municipality, which led to a fatwa on the dessert by Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who said it was decadent. His article on Iranian acid victim Ameneh Bahrami, who Iran's judiciary offered to blind her attacker as a reprisal, led to worldwide debate over the sentence.
Fluent in Dutch, English, Persian and German, he regularly appears on European television, and in the United States has contributed to several MSNBC, NPR and PRI.
Highlighted Articles By Thomas Erdbrink
From Inner Circle of Iran, a Pragmatic Victor
Analysts say a priority of Iran's president-elect, Hassan Rowhani, will be mediating the strained relationship between the citizens and the conservative leadership.
June 17, 2013 worldNewsU.S. Increases Pressure of Economic War on Tehran
The United States blacklisted several organizations in Iran on Wednesday, widening the American effort to pressure the government over its nuclear program and human rights abuses.
February 7, 2013 worldNewsRestoring Iran's Heritage of Magnificent Homes in an Age of High Rises
Houses with secluded gardens and courtyards were widely demolished to make way for glassed apartment blocks, but some Iranians are beginning to reverse the trend.
January 10, 2013 worldNewsAs Iran's Currency Keeps Tumbling, Anxiety Is Rising
In the Iranian capital, all anyone can talk about is the rial, and how lives have been turned upside down during a week in which the currency's value plunged by 40 percent.
October 5, 2012 worldNewsOil Backed Up, Iranians Put It on Idled Ships
As its oil inventory grows because of tough sanctions, Iran has taken to repainting and renaming its tankers, concealing their origins in a bid to find buyers.
July 5, 2012 worldNewsARTICLES BY THOMAS ERDBRINK
Netanyahu Speech Has Eager Audience in Iran
Many in Iran hope that a blunt speech to Congress by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel would turn American public opinion against him.
March 4, 2015, Wednesday
Iran's Navy Blasts Away at a Mock U.S. Carrier
The movie-style attack near the Strait of Hormuz appeared to be a show of might and an expression of displeasure at the American presence in the region.
February 26, 2015, Thursday
Rebirth of the Cool: American Music Makes a Return to Iran
A concert Friday in Tehran was the first by an American in Iran since 1979. Such cultural diplomacy would have drawn protests in the past, but stances are softening.
February 24, 2015, Tuesday
Iran Judge Blocks Effort to Hire Lawyer for Reporter
The family of Jason Rezaian, The Post's Tehran correspondent who has been jailed since July, has been frustrated in efforts to hire a lawyer to represent him.
February 19, 2015, Thursday
Supreme Leader Doubts Talks Will End Iran Sanctions
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he did not think punitive measures imposed on Iran would be lifted as part of his country's nuclear talks with world powers.
February 19, 2015, Thursday
Protesters in Iran Condemn Charlie Hebdo Over Muhammad Cartoon
In cities across Iran, tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo for its cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad.
January 24, 2015, Saturday
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Ayatollah Khamenei Appeals to Western Youth on Islam and Prejudice
Iran's supreme leader released a letter and posted on Twitter after the attacks in Paris by militants who said they acted in the name of Islam.
January 23, 2015, Friday
Former Iranian Official Gets Jail and $1 Million Fine in Corruption Case
Mohammad-Reza Rahimi, who was a first vice president under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is believed to have been involved in insurance fraud.
January 23, 2015, Friday
Iranian Commander Vows to Avenge Israeli Airstrike
The leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Mohammad Ali Jafari, issued his condemnation of Israel after Gen. Mohammad Ali Allahdadi was killed in Syria.
January 21, 2015, Wednesday
Lavish Malls Sprouting Up to Attract Iranian Elite
Despite the country's current economic abyss, a record 400 shopping malls have broken ground targeting urban Iranians with a taste for luxury.
January 19, 2015, Monday
Election Looming, Excitement Missing in Iran
Each step of the presidential election has involved intervention by state institutions to steer it, creating cynicism in some voters and candidates.
Iran's Idle Oil Tankers
As an oil boycott by the European Union came into effect on July 1, a growing armada of Iranian oil tankers idled in the blue waters of the Persian Gulf, hoping for orders to deliver to customers.


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- A team approach to complex neurologic problems frequently is beneficial for a patient.
- A clinic typically lasts 3-4 hours during which time a patient has individual assessments with a neurologist, clinical pharmacist, social worker and an advanced practice nurse.
- Depending upon the patient's needs, a dietician, speech therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, therapeutic recreation therapist, and/or a neuro-psychologist may be part of the team.
- Representatives from either the Parkinson's support group or the Multiple Sclerosis support group or the Alzheimer's support groups are present to further enhance education and support services.
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Got a 2002 Zetec-S 2.0L TDCi (130)
Curently away on work and back in June and the car needs a service
got the car as a non runner in Nov last year with some service history and from what i can tell from the prev owner off 9years it was serviced every year with out fail.
Any idea what should be done or looked at on it's service.
Guy who does some car work for me doing it and is brill with cars.
Major service at 130000miles any idea or info be brill.
Had a new Fuel Pump, Injectors, Cam chain tensioner, fuel tank flushed in Jan and has been running like gold.
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Group behind Sonic Musical returns with two new numbers Sega's 20th Anniversary party at E3 was probably the highlight of the show for a lot of people; there's not a whole lot that can top a live performance of Needlemouse: The musical. Well, that wondrous group of theatrical geniuses is at at again with Singachu: A Pikachu Song and The Legend of Ganondorf: A Zelda Song. Singachu succeeds in stripping Pikachu of his appeal (or increasing it, depending on your outlook) while the other is very reminiscent of The Year Without a Santa Clauses' Heat and Snow Misers. Seriously, they're pretty amazing. I've been waiting my whole life to see Ganondorf tap-dance, now I can rest in piece. Comments not appearing? Anti-virus apps like Avast or some browser extensions can cause this. Easy fix: Add [*].disqus.com to your software's white list. Tada! Happy comments time again.
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Beachfront Living At Our Sanibel Island Resort
Enjoy spectacular views of the Gulf and Sanibel's famous beach from these expansive beachfront suites. With two separate bedrooms and bathrooms, a full kitchen and a screened balcony, there's abundant space for families or couples traveling together.
- Two separate bedrooms
- Master bedroom with king or queen bed
- Second bedroom with two twin beds
- Two full bathrooms
- Equipped kitchen
- Expansive living/dining area
- Screened balcony
- Approx. 1,150 sq. ft.
Standard Features
- Cable TV with VCR
- Telephone with dataport
- AM/FM clock radio
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Coffeemaker
- Blender
- Dishwasher
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- In-room safe
- Décor may vary by residence