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Hay buyers and sellers in California came within a whisker of losing one of the few tools they have for tracking hay prices in the state as the new year started. USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced in mid-December that it would discontinue the California Weekly Hay Report as of Dec. 30. Last week, though, AMS officials announced they were reversing course and will continue publishing the report for the time being.
Staffing issues were behind AMS' original decision to shelve the report, says Michael Jarvis, public affairs director for AMS.
"We've been looking at the whole (USDA Market News) program to determine what's best, what's economical and what's critical," says Jarvis. AMS had also announced that it would discontinue several reports it issues for individual hay auctions in Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. Those reports will also now continue. "Like everybody else, we have to look for ways to run a more-efficient operation."
Comments from users played a major role in the AMS decision to keep the reports in place, says Jarvis. "We were getting a lot of feedback from people saying 'We need to have this. It's essential,'" notes Jarvis. "Now we'll be stepping back, taking another look and doing an evaluation on where we can go from here."
University of California Extension forage specialist Dan Putnam was surprised when he initially heard that AMS was going to discontinue the California report. "It seemed curious that USDA would eliminate the report here because we have a very dynamic hay marketplace," says Putnam. "Sales of alfalfa here amount to well over $1 billion per year. And more hay is marketed in California than in any other state.
"A lot of our growers use the information in the report on a regular basis. It's really the only public source of independent data on hay prices there is. For that reason alone, it's pretty valuable."
Philip Bowles, a Los Banos, CA, hay grower and president of the California Alfalfa and Forage Association, agrees with Putnam's assessment. "The (report) is certainly a valuable service," he says. "Unlike corn or soybeans, forages are not traded on a central market, where local basis is the major variable. Instead, even though it is a multi-billion-dollar industry, most forage transactions are small and local, with participants often shading the truth.USDA has a unique role in being a completely neutral third party, collecting and disseminating information they believe to be reliable."
It's that role that sets the AMS report apart from private-sector, price information resources like The Hoyt Report, Bowles says. "(Report author Seth Hoyt) does an excellent job in his market newsletter, but it is one that complements, not replaces, the USDA Market News, since (he) can both project prices and state his opinions." (See Hoyt's work in Western Hay Prices To Soften.)
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Vegetable Chiles Rellenos with Walnut Sauce and Cheese
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Chiles en nogada (in walnut sauce) is a classic dish from the Mexican state of Puebla. Cooks traditionally fry the chiles, but in this lighter version, chefs Joe Cassinelli and Danny Bua simply roast them. Even served without the walnut sauce, the stuffed chiles rellenos are an incredible vegetarian main course.
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- 12 large poblano chiles
- 1 cactus paddle, optional; see Note
- 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 chayote, halved lengthwise, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- Kosher salt
- 1 can(s) (14-ounce) hominy, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup(s) frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup(s) golden raisins, soaked in warm water until plump, and drained
- 1/2 cup(s) dried apricots, chopped, soaked in warm water until plump and drained
- 1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped oregano
- 1 cup(s) chopped cilantro, lightly packed
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 ounce(s) (3/4 cup) coarsely shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 ounce(s) (about 3/4 cup) coarsely shredded Oaxaca cheese, see note
- 2 ounce(s) coarsely shredded asadero or more Monterey Jack cheese, see Note
- 2 ounce(s) (1/2 cup) finely shredded Cotija cheese
- Spiced Walnut Sauce
- Roast the poblanos over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning, until charred. Transfer to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and let cool. Peel the chiles. Using scissors, snip a slit in one side of each chile and remove the seeds, leaving the stem attached.
- Preheat a grill pan. Brush the cactus with oil and grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred and just softened, 4 minutes. Transfer to a work surface and let cool slightly, then cut into 1/2-inch dice.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering. Add the bell pepper, zucchini, chayote and a generous pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and starting to brown, 15 minutes. Add the cactus, hominy, peas, raisins, apricots, oregano, and cilantro and cook, stirring, until hot, 4 minutes. Season the filling with salt and pepper and let cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a bowl, combine all of the cheeses. Lightly season the insides of the poblanos with salt. Stuff the filling into the poblanos and press closed; arrange in a large baking dish. Pour the Spiced Walnut Sauce over the chiles and sprinkle the cheeses on top. Bake in the upper third of the oven for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the filling is hot. Serve hot.
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Cactus paddles are available at Mexican grocers. To clean, hold the paddle flat against a work surface with the thistle tips facing toward you. Using a sharp knife, shave off the thistles, working the knife away from you. Repeat on the other side. Asadero (also known as queso quesadilla) and Oaxaca are great for melting. Cotija is a white, dry, crumbly cheese. All of the cheeses are available at Mexican markets.
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Marrakesh's big hotels are located in three main areas: La Palmeraie, an expansive palm grove turned suburb northeast of the city; Hivernage, a posh residential area west of the Medina; and Zone Hotèlière de l'Aguedal, the city's newest hotel zone, located along the Boulevard Mohammed VI (formerly Avenue de France), to the southwest of Hivernage and the Medina. But for the connoisseur, the best way to experience Marrakesh is to stayat least for part of your visitin a riad, such as Meriem and Hayati. Converted from traditional Moroccan houses, these boutique hotels are usually located in the Medina, have a relaxed atmosphere, and are charmingly individual with zellij (mosaic tile) fountains, and tadlakt (polished plaster) walls. Plus there's always a rooftop terrace or two for lazing away the day under the Moroccan sun. If you're traveling in the high winter season, book your room two months in advance and expect to pay from $250 to $500 a night for a room in La Palmeraie, Hivernage, or Zone Hotèlière de l'Aguedal, and about $100 to $250 for a room in one of the Medina's many riads.
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5 Healing-Superfoods In My Daily Regimen
When it comes down to looking younger and healthier it has to be more than just calorie restriction and strenuous exercise. Why do some cultures live longer and healthier? The answer may be found behind the foods they eat every day. I don't often get compliments about my age, but when I do, people get surprised about how old I am (NO,really. I am not 18 lol ) Close to my 30′s this is a huge compliment. But more than just age and looking slim I believe gut health and well being is a priority in my life. I don't stress the skinny factor or the beauty pageant look (although these things will come as a bonus when one reaches maximum health) but the gut-brain connection and body functionality which is essentially where you want to focus. If I had to live a life of illness and personality problems (like I used to) the world will be out of control. Not anymore for me. So why not give them a try and feel better about yourself and the world?
1. Bone Broths
My holy grail. Period. I stress the intake of bone broths like women save their money to purchase expensive ass cosmetics to look younger forever. Well, if you are worried about wrinkles and skin health (cellulite- is-our-worst-enemy) you might want to give bone broth a shot since it contains natural gelatin and colagen much needed in our diets. Bone Broths are also mineral Rich and they help to heal a leaky gut and many other illnesses. Use my simple recipe to make it at home and no, store bought are not legit. Sorry.
2. Organ Meat
Yes, there taste is quite strong and the texture is challenging for some people but they are absolutely wonderful for you.
Here are some of the nutritional facts according to The Paleo Mom:
Compared to the muscle meat we are used to eating, organ meats are more densely packed with just about every nutrient, including heavy doses of B vitamins such as: B1, B2, B6, folic acid and the very important vitamin B12. Organ meats are also loaded with minerals like phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, iodine, calcium, potassium, sodium, selenium, zinc and manganese and provide the important fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Organ meats are known to have some of the highest concentrations of naturally occurring vitamin D of any food source. Organ meats also contain high amounts of essential fatty acids, including arachidonic acid and the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA.
The answer is ALOT! Organ meats are the most concentrated source of just about every nutrient, including important vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and essential aminoacids.
I just recently posted a picture in my facebook page of a rice noodle soup I made for my husband (who is not a huge fan of organs) where the stock was the star and made out of chicken hearts and livers.
I have also tried to mix organs in burger meat and serve it for my kids. This hides the strong flavors and they make them more enjoyable for those who have never had organs in their life. I was raised mostly on organ meats so I thank my parents for this.
Now, I know there are many people who will absolutely refuse to eat the fresh stuff and rather have it as a pill form or supplement . This Green Pasture Fermented Cod Liver Oil/Butter Oil Blend is the recent talk of the Paleosphere. I personally haven't tried it yet. I might eventually. For now instead I stick to my 3rd superfood below.
Robb Wolf and The Whole 9 team are some of the Paleo figures who push the intake of Omega 3 fatty acids.. I am always trying to find ways to get most of my vitamins and minerals from natural resources. Unfortunately when it comes down to Omega 3s (which is a natural anti-inflammatory agent) I end up not eating enough fish or seaweed among other 79 +foods or lacking of it on daily basis.
Use this Fish Oil Calculator to determine your daily intake.
4. Fermented Foods
Most people believe I am 100% strict paleo or a fanatic when it comes down to food. The reality is that I follow some of the parameters of paleo while adding traditional foods in my diet which I believe are essential and beneficial. Everybody has their own take on fermented milk, kefir,yogurt or raw cheeses which I enjoy once in a while (twice or so a month or anytime I go out to a nice restaurant) and things such as fermented vegetables, meats, grains and some live cultures found in sourdough or kombucha. Weston A. Price Foundation and the GAPS Diet are famous for there take on fermented foods.
Benefits and why you should introduce fermented foods on daily basis:
Fermented foods heal your gut.
They improve digestion.
They restore the proper balance of bacteria in your gut. Those with recurrent yeast infections and constipation lack of good bacteria in the gut.
They have proper enzymes which help you absorb nutrients.
Is inexpensive and easy to make at home.
Fermented foods last longer and can be cycled like kombucha. Every batch grows a Scoby/mushrooms ready for the next one (which by the way I just started my first batch this morning and I will let you know how it turned out)
5. Leefy Greens
Another powerhouse of nutrients are the leafy greens. This article from Mark's daily Apple Smart Ful: Dark, Leafy Greens explains how awesome and nutrient dense kale, spinach and arugula are.
Not a big fan of spinach? Did you mom forced fed you spinach while growing up? Maybe if my mother started giving me spinach at the age of 6 months (like I did with all my children) the transition could have been a lot easier while growing up. Honestly, I think it was for the most part my school's fault for giving me fake mush spinach puree. Yuckk. I love spinach now AND I will eat raw anytime in a salad or lightly sautéed and blended with some coconut oil (This is a wonderful baby food recipe .In case you wonder I am done making all my baby food videos and I will be launching them soon) or making kale chips in the oven couldn't be any easier.
Most of you might know all of this information at this point. Sorry if I am repetitive but I believe is a good reminder to point little things like eating your servings of organs and fermented foods everyday if you are seeking a healthier lifestyle. I know I could've also added coconut to the list but I believe saturated fats are a thing for another blog post. Have a wonderful Tuesday!


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Today I was put on record (with my consent!) complaining about Adobe's new tool – Edge.
Tonight I figured I would a) give it a go and b) explain why I don't think it is a good idea.
I will cover b) first then show you a)!
So Edge is essentially a tool for writing Flash like animations which utilise current web standards to get the job done. On the face of it this sounds like a pretty cool idea, since we all hate Flash, right? I mean it can run in most modern browsers (including iDevices) and sure it doesn't require you to download a third party plugin to play anything – what isn't to love.
I will tell you what isn't to love – the fact that animation isn't semantic, you can't display any markup to convey an animation (save for animation within video). HTML is a Markup Language that should used for turning data into machine readable code to be parsed at will by whatever program wants to.
There is no data you can convey with an animation (or at least that couldn't be conveyed a more semantic way) so being able to play an animation in HTML is pointless. It is only good for some visual sprinkles (but then so was Flash!).
Anyway, rant over – I don't like the idea of squeezing HTML to do something it wasn't designed for and shouldn't be used for. You might, in which case you should download the trail whilst you can.
I did, here are the results. Edge Test.
Interestingly, the one tag I expected to see was Canvas, I thought this is the ideal HTML5 tag for animation, apart from that I have to say the code it produces is pretty nice, and the learning curve (for someone who last used anything like that over 5 years ago) was pretty shallow.
By the way, I should give some love to the following YouTube video, helping me to get my animation on!
And, you know, if you need any animation work done, well my portfolio speaks for itself!


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SC - Debate on Sudan Statement by H.E. Dr. Michael Spindelegger, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria
New York, 16 November 2010
I would like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and President Thabo Mbeki for all their efforts and for briefing us today. I also listened with keen interest to the statements by the Foreign Minister of the Sudan as well as the Secretary-General from SPLM. I thank Foreign Secretary William Hague for his initiative, which gives the Security Council an opportunity to issue a strong message of support for sustainable peace in the Sudan, and in particular the implementation of the CPA.
In the past few months we have witnessed some important positive developments. Let me mention only two: the elections held in the Sudan and the marked improvement of relations between the Sudan and Chad.
Although the implementation of the CPA has been laborious, much has been accomplished. We trust that both parties will fulfill their commitments to implement the CPA, in particular to undertake credible referenda and to abide by their outcome. An EU-observer team is deployed in Sudan this week.
Last week, in a conference that took place in Vienna, high-level participants from the North and the South demonstrated their consensus on one core point: Whatever the outcome of the referenda, the North and the South will have to strive for a mutually beneficial coexistence.
We all know what is at stake and what arrangements still have to be agreed upon. We welcome that progress in the preparations for the Referenda has been achieved. Still, further progress is needed, in particular in the preparation for the Referendum in Abyei. Preparations also have to take place for the Popular Consultations in the Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan States. The parties also need to prepare in a timely manner for the post-referendum phase. In that sense, we welcome the signing of a Framework Agreement in Khartoum[dd1].
Strengthening the rule of law, ending impunity and ensuring human rights for all will be important in this process in order to guarantee lasting peace and stability. The full inclusion of women in these processes is also of utmost importance.
Austria has offered technical expertise in the area of citizenship, and upon the invitation of the parties, has discussed this offer with interlocutors in the North and the South in October. We are ready to continue working with both sides in a transparent and open manner.
We must work to avert conflict, to ensure regional stability and to protect civilians. Therefore, contingency planning by UNMIS is important. We welcome the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategy on the Protection of Civilians. Increased patrolling, especially long range patrols, and an extended UNMIS presence in remote areas and potential hotspots is very important. Freedom of movement is crucial for UNMIS to fulfill its tasks. We also believe that the participation of UNMIS in the regional strategy for the protection of civilians from attacks by the LRA is essential.
We are deeply concerned about continued insecurity in Darfur and condemn the abduction of peacekeepers, humanitarian workers and demand their immediate release. We also condemn the violence against civilians in and around IDP camps. We urge all parties to allow free access to everyone in need of humanitarian assistance. We are also concerned about the recent arrest and detention of human rights activists and journalists.
UNAMID has an important role to play in protecting civilians and needs the full support of the Government of the Sudan and all other parties involved. The safe and voluntary return of the high number of IDPs in Darfur must be ensured. The New Strategy on Darfur by the Government of the Sudan and its people-centred approach is a welcome step; however, we need all parties to engage fully and constructively in the peace process without preconditions. Also in this context, I would like to highlight the importance of the full participation of women in the peace negotiations on Darfur in line with resolution 1325, as well as an adequate participation of civil society.
Austria strongly supports the work of the African Union/UN Joint Chief Mediator Djibril Bassolé and the facilitation of the African Union High Level Panel under the leadership of President Thabo Mbeki. We strongly support all efforts to strengthen mechanisms to promote justice, accountability and reconciliation, in particular the International Criminal Court. Peace and justice must go hand in hand.
Mr. President, the primary responsibility to act lies with both partners of the Government of National Unity of the Sudan. Enduring co-operation between the parties will be essential for the benefit of all Sudanese people. Let me also assure you that Austria and the European Union stand ready to support every effort towards a peaceful future for Sudan. It is the aim of the International Community to create a "win-win-situation" for the North and the South.


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Monasteries and Rebuilding
Since being in Hungary and Germany I have been wondering and pondering about the role of the Church in societies taking many generations to rebuild after ruinous wars and crippling ideologies. Beautiful Budapest is covered in spray paint - from the waist down. Every 19th Century building is tagged and retagged with graffiti, even in the suburbs. It's like a whole generation is saying, "We are tearing down these old constructs ourselves, in a peacefully uglifying kind of way." It's like a revolution out of smouldering ruins through the creativity of renaissance.
Hungarians, like my father, have incredible work ethic. The whole city of Budapest was abuzz by 6 am. They are a stong humble people. A sleeping giant is about to burst to life. With next years introduction of the Euro as currency, Hungary will continue to rise.
While in Dresden, Germany I counted no less than seven cranes rebuilding the old city, a city that remembers being leveled to the ground by an allied bombing during WWII which resulted in at least 25, 000 civilian casualties.
Seeing those "seven" cranes from my perch atop a newly rebuilt church reminded me of a late night prayer meeting I had with God in a lonely airport hotel room in Toronto last October. It was after midnight and I was praying over the airport and city from the perspective of my sixth floor room.
Looking toward the airport I noticed red lights on the roofs of many local hotels, lights for planes. As I prayed into this picture of red lights I counted seven of them that were predominant. God spoke to me there in the darkness of my room, "There are seven gateway cities." I wasn't sure what that meant, but I have been praying into it for a year. Last week in Budapest, my heart lept as I prayed over the city and that still small voice said, "This is a gateway city." So I've been praying that way for Budapest and whatever it means will grow clearer in time.


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Bombshell 70-Year-Old Raw Vegan Annette Larkins Leads Us to Fountain of Youth
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Larkins grew up in Miami, and at 16, she married her high school sweetheart, Amos, to whom she's been wedded for 54 years. She gave birth to both her boys before she was 19 years old and became a lounge singer in Miami Beach in her late 20s, which (along with her stunning looks) helps to explain her remarkable ability to command a room. Not one to be tied down to a single calling, Larkins later worked in commercial food production, education, the airline industry, insurance sales, and writing; she has penned two booklets aimed at making her way of life accessible to others.
She also hosted Health Alternatives With Living Foods, a 12-part series on a local public television station where she demonstrated how to prepare tasty raw vegan meals. Her two-hour DVD, Annette's Raw Kitchen, is a followup to that show (it's available on her website alongside her writings). Among her favorite hobbies is building personal computers.
Larkins decided to go vegetarian in 1963, during a time when her husband owned and operated a butcher shop. Although she'd often felt a vague inkling that meat-eating was an unnatural choice for her, she recalls the exact moment she felt the wave of repulsion that started her on her journey into herbivorism. She saw a bloody ham hock hanging from the ceiling, and as she puts it, she was "done."
Two weeks later, she told her husband she hadn't eaten meat in a fortnight and planned never to do so again. He asked her whether he should take her to a doctor.
"I fell on the floor laughing," she says. "I told him: 'No, there's nothing wrong with me. I just don't want to eat dead animal flesh anymore.' I think he was watching me carefully for a little while after that, though."
Her husband was supportive and even attempted to follow her lead. He succeeded for six years before slipping back into his old habits. "He had the excuse that there weren't enough places around us to eat [with business clients]. So he started back with a little fish, and you know how that goes," Larkins says. (Their son is having better success -- he recently lost 40 pounds by eating a raw diet.)
Amos now eats a typical American diet and takes medications for his diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. He also looks his age. He's just nine years older than his wife, but people often mistake him for her father or even grandfather.
"There's a lot of love there, and he still treats me like a queen," Larkins says. "But we're two independent people; he can make his own choices. I don't try to force anyone to do anything."
Annette Larkins in her garden at her Kendall home |
Plant-based diet champion Dr. Joel Fuhrman has invited her to participate in a video project, and she's been offered her own TV show on an undisclosed network (she turned it down). On top of that, orders for her booklets, words of praise, and cries for help are pouring in from Iceland, the UK, Hungary, Mongolia, Australia, Bulgaria, and Canada. Larkins dutifully responds to every order and every request -- even if sometimes her response has to be no.
Annette Larkins |
When people began reaching out in droves in response to her WPTV appearance, Larkins was reminded of her singing days in the '60s -- and the reason she eventually stepped out of the limelight.
"I like starring, but only when I want to star, and then I want to be left alone," she says. "I didn't want to be a commodity; I didn't want anyone trying to control me and manipulate me. So when this came along, it was a very strange feeling. It was great in one way, and in another it made me say, 'Well, there goes my privacy.'"
But one particular letter confirmed for Larkins that embracing the attention was worth the strain -- at least for now.
"A 22-year-old girl wrote to me and she said, 'Now that I have seen you, I'm no longer afraid of growing older, because I know that if I take care of myself, if I eat well, I know that one day I can be like you,'" Larkins says. "And it so impacted me, I said to myself, It would be selfish of you to have lived this life and enjoyed it so fully and been so blessed, and people are coming to you asking you for it... It would be selfish of you not to help these people."
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According to city and Metro-Dade officials, though, it was a slum. That year Metro commissioners passed a resolution declaring the neighborhood "blighted." The action was based on a consultant's 1992 review of an angularly shaped area incorporating the convention center and its immediate vicinity, all of Lincoln Road, and the residential and commercial district lying between Washington Avenue and the ocean from Fifteenth Street to Dade Boulevard.
The city had hired the consultant to determine whether the locale was decrepit enough to be designated as a redevelopment district and thus become eligible for tax breaks and other state-legislated incentives. In his survey -- called a "finding of necessity" -- the consultant cited a variety of conditions to support a determination of blight.
City officials never concealed their primary motivation for seeking to establish the district: to finance the development of two convention hotels. The designation allows the city to skim off a portion of the area's property-tax income and to use it to support the sale of municipal bonds for capital-improvement projects there. Of the $131 million worth of capital improvements originally planned for the neighborhood, $50 million was to be earmarked for the hotels. (Both those figures have since risen substantially.)
City officials promised that the redevelopment designation would commence the final chapter of the city's glorious renaissance. More tourists would come. The city's coffers would overflow. Miami Beach's aura would glow round the world.
Despite the seeming incongruity of the "blight" stipulation for that portion of Miami Beach, there was nary a peep of opposition -- at least not immediately. But a 33-year-old Beach resident is now challenging the issue in court, thereby throwing into question the future of the city's ambitious redevelopment plans.
Rod Eisenberg, who owns 50 percent of a company that controls three properties in the redevelopment area, calls the designation "a gross abuse of legislative discretion." This past June he sued Metro-Dade County seeking to invalidate the designation. Eisenberg, who received a law degree from the University of Miami but hasn't passed the Florida bar in three attempts, represented himself in court. A judge dismissed the case on summary judgment this past September. "The complaint was totally and absolutely specious," declares Robert Dixon, first assistant city attorney for Miami Beach, which joined Metro-Dade as a defendant in the lawsuit. Undaunted, Eisenberg secured a licensed attorney and appealed the ruling; a hearing before the Third District Court of Appeals is scheduled for tomorrow, March 8.
In a brief filed with the court, Eisenberg says the creation of the redevelopment district -- officially called the City Center/Historic Convention Village Redevelopment and Revitalization Area -- was "based upon a false and misleading finding of necessity." Contrary to the report's conclusions of blight, Eisenberg contends in his appeal, the so-called City Center neighborhood was a bustling hive of economic activity and "in the midst of a dramatic and unprecedented revitalization."
This seeming paradox has struck others as suspicious, including Miami attorney Toby Prince Brigham, considered one of the nation's foremost land-use experts. "I don't believe, by any stretch of the imagination, you can call that neighborhood a blighted area," he says. "I believe the true motivation in declaring the area blighted was to raise money, and that's not the purpose of community redevelopment."
Eisenberg's attack may have temporarily halted the Beach development juggernaut, but city officials don't expect the trouble to last much longer. "I would anticipate a decision [from the appellate judges] in a very short period," predicts Dixon. For one, he argues, Eisenberg's argument rings hollow because he fails to offer specific statistics or studies to buttress his contention that the redevelopment area was experiencing an economic upswing.
Furthermore, the attorney adds, Eisenberg "ignores" the statute that enumerates the criteria for blight, including among many possible conditions the presence of building deterioration, unsanitary and unsafe conditions, drainage problems, closed buildings, vacant lots, and fire code violations. Of the 55 blocks in the study area, 51 met the statutory blight test, city documents indicate.
Eisenberg clarifies that he's not specifically contesting the details of the finding -- it would cost him too much money to conduct his own review, he says -- but rather the application of the statute. "It's intended to help economically depressed areas get out of the doldrums," he argues. "The bureaucrats have manipulated the redevelopment statutes in order to get money necessary to build the convention-center hotel." (No independent authority is required to review the city's findings or the Metro commission's vote of approval.)
The City Center district is the city's second redevelopment area. The other incorporates the South Pointe neighborhood below Fifth Street, which once was slated for near total demolition to make way for a $1.2 billion resort that never materialized. The plan's cudgel was the awesome power of eminent domain. (Under the law, the city may condemn property for a "public purpose," but it must pay fair market value for each property it condemns. Unlike transactions in the open market, however, the property owner isn't necessarily a willing seller, and he's forced to deal with only one buyer: the city. As a result, eminent domain proceedings often wind up in court.)


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Hi my Angel Moms, I'm still in valley days, but I'm trying my best to cheer you up, my brother came here today so did my nephew and the 2 of them tried to help me, one with the car and the other with Solange's garden, we had such a terrible week with thunerstorms and all that, the poor things don't realize what in the valley I am, but thanks to you my Angel Sisters, I kep pressing on. May God Bless You All, what will I do without you? You are a better help than my phsycho, and I mean it. I love you all, and I thank God 24/7 for all of you. I will try to sleep tonight, last night was awful, I love you Angel Moms, and THANK YOU ALL, for your so needed help. PS I received a letter from the only one who has aknowledged Solange's gift of life, they are so sweet, but theOrgand Donors won let us communicate directly, the guy who received a much needed kidney, Thank God and Solange , finally is living through her gift, he sounds such a great human being. him and his mother write to me all the time through the agency, they will not permit direct communication, they are so willing to receive Solange's picture and all the info, but the Organ Donors will not permit it, will you believe that? after all? That its getting me very angry at them, the agency, but I will try. and when I say I will. that what I mean, I will publish a message in their newspaper, or what God's wants me to do, they sound like wonderful human beings, and they really want to know about my Solange, Maybe I will get into that, why the Donors can't not get in touch with the recipients? Out of 10 people that Solange saved, only this person (his name is Don and from Fort Myers Fla) was the one to say Thank you for saving mty life. Isn't that fair? Will you help me on this? His mother Evelyn is a real estate agent, he (donald) is a mortgage broker, in Fort Myers Fla, you shoul see all the e mails I have sent to all the realtors in FtMyers, but no results. They are anxious to get in touch with me, and so I am, but the stupid agency will not let us. Well mu Angel sister, I'm going to try to get some sleep, last night my sister's mattress gave up on her (water bed) so I gave up mu pin pan ump (cuban word for a ???? you open and close mattress) and I slept on the couch ouch, so tonight I'm going through the same thing. Love you m y sister, and be sure that I will be praying for all of us. Selva |
Please forgive me to all my mispelling words, but the one I will never miss spell it is I Love You my dear sisters. Selva |
My Dear Sister, Selva, ~ After reading your post above, I somehow feel that what I shared may have done more harm than good, for this moment in time. That was what I meant when I said I had reservations about sharing it. Still, I feel that in time, you will come to know that it was meant to let you know that I have been where you, Eva, Lisa, and the other newly bereaved moms are now. Therefore, I can relate to the depth of your heartfelt pain. So can Sandy, Cindy, Deb, Yvonne, and any other angel Mom who has been on their grief journey a while longer. As Donna and Sandy said in their posts above, you should not feel guilty, and you have not done or said anything that requires forgiveness. This is our circle of love, compassion, and understanding. No matter how it comes out, you are not judged. We embrace each other, no matter how deep in the valley we are. That is what is so wonderful about our circle. So, please know in your heart that we understand, and just wish we could help you get through this very painful period. We want so much to help. As Donna and Sandy have said, your pain is so new. You must pamper yourself, and give yourself time to grieve. There is no need to pretend with us. To deny the depth of your grief and anger would be worse than what you are currently going through. Keeping that kind of pain inside, most counselors will tell you, is not healthy or wise. We want you to know that we are here for you and want so much to help you through each painful valley period. But it is very important that you hear from us that the indescribable grief that you are feeling at this time will become easier to bear... Even if you cannot believe it at this time. We can tell you this, because we have lived it. Therefore, we can compare what it was like in the beginning stages to what it is like today. That is not to say that we don't still have our valley days when something will happen that sets us back for a time. We all do. That, no doubt will continue to happen from time to time. But now that some time has passed, we realize, even while we are in the valley, that with prayer, faithful friends, and God on our side, we will get through the rough periods. Our children are pulling for us too. :)If you can just hold on to some parts of what we are telling you about how we have managed to make it this far, I believe you are going to do just fine.:) Always remember, Selva, grieving the loss of a child is different from any grief you have ever known. It takes time, and it cannot be rushed. It cannot be phased out for weeks, or months at a time. It will always be with you to some degree; just not so constant, and easier to handle as time goes on. Just take your time, and do whatever works for you. Remember also that we love you, unconditionally, my dear sister, and that we are here for you, Eva, Lisa, and the other angel moms, no matter what. We need you and your prayers, also. So, please take all the time you need to get through this valley period. Just remember that we are here for you and praying for you 24/7. |
Selva, ~ The post I am referring to in the post above is on page l42,I think ... when you were going through deep valley time. As soon as I submitted my post, I realized we were on a new page! :) You got your post in before I finished writing and submitting the one above. Anyway, it sounds as though you are doing some better, and that makes me smile. Sure hope the weather improves, your car is ok, and good luck on your Solange's garden. :) Good luck also with getting in touch with the recipients. I don't understand what harm they think it will do for you to get to know them. I wish you success in finding them; and if I learn anything that may help, you'll be the first to know. |
Leander72 5/31/2003 23:44 |
Dearest Selva, You e-mails have cracked me up, thank you for the laughter. Seems like you have had all types of storms going on, I'm glad you have such a Loving Brother and Sister and I''m sorry the water bed gave up but I know you need a good nights sleep but you put so honestly that they made me laugh too, I hope you get a good nights sleep and can get a patch for the water bed, I'm so glad that you have heard from someones life Solange saved and you maybe just the right person to change the rules I'm sure you are not alone in wanting to correspond and visa versa, I'll pray for success and a reunion its sounds just as important to them too, keep us up to date and hope tomorrow the valley will be gentler, Take good care of yourself and I sure hope it stops raining so your Beautiful Garden can grow. We're rejoicing here for getting a little rain and you have to much, Goodnight Dear Selva. |
shaner 6/1/2003 09:16 |
Good Morning dear Angel Moms, |
Good morning my sweet Angel Moms. Verna, don't ever think that your posts ar any of the Angels sisters posts will do me any harm, all the contrary, I could not go on without you all, my dear Verna, I print all of the posts and keep them close to me all the time, when I go deep in the valley in my office, I read it over and over, and they lift me up, so please, all of your posts are dear to me and very close to my heart, and I appreciated it so very much and I Thank God 24/7 for leading my to this Wonderful Circle of Love, I just felt a little guilty because you all shared your painful stories just to try to make me understand and I do, and love you all for it. May God Bless You All. Selva |
Thank you Sandy for sharing that message with us, it is so true, thank you my sister, and thank you all for the beautiful e mails and the funny ones too, they really make me laugh, I share some of them with my sister. Well to keep you up with my life(?), I slept on the water bed last night, my sister slept in mine, guess what, I did not get wet, so I told my sister this morning that I think she wet the bed ha ha , she did not liked that at all. The rain stopped and we had a very sunny day (Solange will be off to the beach for sure), hot, hot, in the 90's, also today is the first day of Hurricane Season, until Nov 13, they are predicting more of it, the other day they said 6 or so now they brought it up to 8, but that goes on every year, we just get prepared at the first hurricane starts, otherwise you can not get into the supermarkets, Home Depot etc. I wrote about 25 e mails yesterday to real estate agcys and Mortgage brokers, I'm sure by tommorrow I will get some answers or maybe they throw me in a nut house for sending all these people crazy e mails, will see. My sister wants to do BBQ today (she is always thinking about food), she will kill me if she reads this, ha ha , and now wants to go a buy a little pool, we can not get a big one because of the contruction project, so she wants one of those portable ones, 13 feet or so, so I will go with her to the store, otherwise she will buy the biggest one around, I don't want to spoil her fun, for she has been so wonderful to me. My brother will come over too, so the 3 of us will do the BBQ thing. Little do they now that all I want to do is cry. Have a wonder ful day my Angels and i will get into the Circle tonight. love you all. Selva |
shaner 6/1/2003 16:05 |
Hello my dear sister, it's so good to hear that you had a laugh this morning, your poor sister, ha, ha. Our rain finally stopped too, the sun is still there, :) but it's not in the 90's! Our Lilac tree is in full bloom, should be after all that rain, and we picked some to put our apt., I love the scent from them. Oh gosh, the start of hurrican season, I pray that there will be few and not destructive. I guess you know by now how to get through them, stocking up, etc. I really hope you and the recipient will be able to connect, something should come out of all the e-mails you sent yesterday, nah, can't see them throwing you in the hospital, you're so funny, you make me laugh too, no, you'd better not let your sister see what you wrote, ha, ha! Sounds like a good day, shopping for a swimming pool, and then a family BBQ! Throw a burger on for me, :) With your wonderful sister and brother there with you, maybe it'll help ease your pain, Love you too sister, |
Elparro 6/1/2003 19:15 |
My sweet friends..oh how I am deeply touched by the love and concern I feel from each and everyone of you.I am truly sorry to have been worring you all with me not posting.especially when you all have days like I have been having...just seems to be getting harder and harder for me..the valley days seem harder to shake..I can't eat,sleep, talk to anyone...my whole life I've always felt like I could handle anything God put in front of me....with my son not being here with me..I feel like I have no life...I buried myself that same day.. I used to love just waking up and being everything for my children..everything...some days I would be their friend when they felt like the world was against them...some days I would be the smile they needed..the hug they needed...but the best of all was the days when I was just simply "Mama"..I remember a time when giving Matthew a bath, washing his hair one time he told me he'd wanted me to wash his hair all the time 'specially when he got "bigger"..I can't take a bath now without thinking of those days when I would wash my son's hair ...I told him,"Son, when you get bigger.you're not going to want ole ma washing your hair!"he was like yes I will...with his little pouty lip at the tender age of 5....hard to imagine that was only ten years ago..I will not burden you all with the feelings I am having..I will simply say...I miss my Matthew..I miss hime with every fiber of my being...Selva...I truly know what you are going through....sitting under a table and crying with such anguish..I understand honey...I know...I know....Sandy......to have your Shane's birthday...Oh Sandy....please forgive me for worring you as well.How hard it must of been for you. |
Elparro 6/1/2003 19:19 |
I do literally struggle to press on..Matthew will have been called home one year this coming next Sunday (June 8th) One year....I cannot believe I have made it this far....I thank Jesus.That day I will hold my head up high and praise God for all of his blessings on me and my family...Please know that I love you all.....In His Care I Press On......Eva |
Hi my dear sister Eva, I;m so glad to see you are posting here again, we really missed you, I know june its a bad moth for you, august it will be a bad moth for me, so keep hanhing in there my sister, we all know, deeeeep valley days, that its so good thinking about our sweet smile angel, when he was little, guess what my phsycho asked me last week to bring her pictures of Solange, all I could bring was when Solange was little, the first year of her life I used to bring her a cake for each month, and i will celebrate with her another month, my Dr. told me, and I'm sure this will go for you too, that some kids are brought up with milk, but some are brought up with milk and honey, and that is what we did. I'm sure Matthew was brought up with milk and honey, I can tell in his very beautiful smile, so keep pressing on my dear sister, we have a long journey to go, but with the help of our Dear Angel Moms in this Circle of Love, we will keep on pressing on, hang in there my sister, we are all praying for one and other. Just don't be a stranger we are all here for you and for everybody, please my sister this is the only place where you can find understanding and lots of love. Love Selva |
Hi my Angel sisters, well I will tell you about my day (still in the valley) but my brother and sister gave me such a hard day today, and I'm so thankful to them, I woke up with my diarheas again, so we had to wait until about 1:30 pm to go to KMart, you should have seen it, the swiming pool was up in a very high shelf, so we got a staircase (noone to help) we got our brother up in the staircase, and we were holding on, the poor thing had such a hard time, becouse the bos was really heavy, well we finally paid for it, then we came home and we had to assembled the whole thing, well the pool is 13 by 13 and 3 feet high, BUT, the outside on top is a ring which we had to feel with air, imagine one of those safety rings (I forgot how they call it) that we had around our kids when they went into the water, but this one was 13 ft around, all we had was a little pump for the bicycle's tires, so we took turns, 40 pumps each, in the meantime it was 92 degrees out I think i lost about 3 pounds today, well my brother finally put it all together and the we had to fill it with water, (we forgot the cover and the clorox or whatever to clear the water) it was *:30 pm when we finally filled the pool, by that time it was raining, so we left it like that, I guess tomorrow we will have to clean it and buy the cover and the thing to make the water safe. So that whats my day. Thank God for my borhter and sister, they are such Angels, my poor brother have to work tonight from 10pm to 6 am, he called me a little while ago to check how was the pool, and he said I will be remembering both of you all night long, because I'm so tired. Well my sister, I don't want to get into the valley side of it. Solange would have enjoyed so much. Well tommorrow I guess one of the so many e mails I sent will contact me, I will let you know. I love you all my Angel Sisters, and now I will be going to bed and pray for all of us. God Bless. Selva |
shaner 6/2/2003 00:06 |
Dear Eva, how happy we all are to hear from you! It's been a while since your last post, pain-filled, and I think we all knew you must still be having a hard time. Your feelings are never a burden to us, we just pray that we could take your pain away, but we can't. |
Hi my dear Angels, deeeeeeeep valley days, I went to my house (home) today after work and the valley took over, I went to my Solange's room, I looked at her shoes, her clothing, Oh my dear Angel moms, what can I do? I refused to believed my Solange is not longer here, I will not, I think she is at the beach, at the discho's , she ill be be with her boyfriend (to my own belief) I just don't know what to do. My dear Eva, we are all going through the same pain, so is our sister Lisa, please Angel mom's say a little prayer for all of us, I know you will. Thank you God for bringing me to this Circle of Love. What will I do withouth you All. I will be praying , but you know how I do that, with my Anger, my forgiveness, and with all my heart. Thank you Angel Moms, what will I do without you. Love Selva |
Angel Moms. I forgot to tell you about the e mails I sent . No answer, Well I will keep on trying, so dissapointed. people do not care, just money maybe, and another thing we have our pool up, but it's been raining , so so long we have not have a chance to get in the pool, my poor brother called my sister this morning to tell her that he was in so much pain in his shoulders, he is the oldest, 63, we laughed at him, he does not want to be old. I love you my sisters and I thank God for all of you. Love Selva |
paande 6/2/2003 22:38 |
My son ERIK passed in 1977-he would be 34 this Wed--and i miss him as if it were yesterday. There is no easy way to get through the days and years . Just put your life in God's hands and go on. Your faith will keep you. |
shaner 6/2/2003 23:40 |
Hi my dear sister, it's sooo hard when we look at our child's belongings as you did last night, while your pain is still so fresh, and not want to accept the loss. So in the beginning, like you dear Selva, we play 'little games' in our minds, because it comforts us and also we just can't in the beginning realize it's true. We refuse to believe that our child is gone, because to believe it makes it real, and you're just not ready for it right now. You're still in the shock and disbelief stage. And that's OK, everyone moves along the Journey in their own time, and when you're ready to start accepting slowly the reality of it all, you will know. Oh Selva, of course we're praying for you and Lisa & Eva, and we will say extra prayers for you all. Your prayers are music to Our Lord's ears, He hears the deep part of your big loving heart, so we are thankful too for your prayers! Oh, that's too bad you haven't heard from any of your e-mails yet, but give it a few more days, some people may be away sick, or on vacation, so there's still hope! Ah, your poor brother, :) sore and aching, and you two laughing at him, :)! Still raining there! Today it was a nice sunny day here, but the good old rain is returning tomorrow. I think we'll have to build a boat, :) |
shaner 6/2/2003 23:49 |
Hello paande, welcome to the Circle, I'm so sorry that you lost a child too, your precious Erik. You never really get over losing one of your children, do you, as you say, with God's help we learn how to live with it and continue on ourselves. Please post here anytime you feel like it, you'll only find love, support, compassion and prayers here, all feelings are honoured. I pray Wednesday isn't too painful for you, our prayers are with you dear Mom, |
Dear paande, ~ Welcome to our circle of love. I am sorry you lost your beloved son, Erik. Time means nothing when it comes to missing our beloved child, or in some cases, children. You are so right when you say there is no easy way to get through the days and years. I believe it's because our lives have been changed forever, and that is a very hard thing to accept. It is something that we cannot accept all at once. It literally takes years, if ever. It will be seven years (Aug. 31st), since I lost my precious 36 year old daughter, Diane. Through prayer, a lot of much needed support, and a lot of effort on my part,(when I could do it), I have learned to manage my grief a lot better ... But, it will always be an ongoing effort. My undying faith in a loving and caring God, gives me the renewed strength I need from day to day. He continues to send me all the support I need; And, nowhere have I found that support to be as constant and sincere as I have found it to be right here in our circle of love. On valley days, there is always someone to help lift us up, and help us to carry on. So, please know that you have our love, support, compassion, and prayers, as you approach the upcoming anniversary of your beloved Erik. May our Lord and Savior wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace as only He can give. |
Hello dear Eva, Lisa, & Selva, :) |
Hello dear Sandy, ~ Words fail me when I think of what God has done, through you, for all of us! I know how modest you are; So do the other moms who post here. Still, we are so grateful to you for providing this safe place for all of us who have lost a child -- or, in some cases, children. Just being able to come here and express how we feel on any given day, is such a blessing, Sandy, ... And, we love you and God for providing this safe place where we know we are understood, loved, and prayed for. God bless you, dear one! |
Hello dear Donna, ~ You are such a blessing in my life. Your love and devotion has helped me get through some of my darkest days! Those wonderful fwd pages and your personal messages always speak to my heart, and give me courage to keep on keeping on ... Even on days when I may not feel like doing so. :) My email is still quite messed up, but AOL is working to straighten all of that out. I will try again to send a few fwd pages to you and the other angel moms and hope they get through. I used copy/paste earlier this morning, but don't know if it worked. I pray that you are doing well and that the treatments are working. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers 24/7, as are the other angel moms. |
Dear Deb, ~ I hope all is going well for you and your precious granddaughter. I have asked God to handle that delicate situation for you. I have faith that He will answer my prayer! I pray also, that your father's health continues to improve from day to day. |
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After being beaten numerous times and by numerous people Doug decided to find a way out of his predicaments. Ah ha, make them laugh.... Nobody wants to hit the funny guy. Wrong, they will still hit you. Doug honed his comedy craft at school, at home, in the bathroom, at the old folks home, in front of a mirror. Basically wherever he could get the attention he so desperately craves. Finally he decided to take his talent to the stage, to see if the masses thought he was as funny as his dog did. To which they did, Doug won the King of Comedy contest for Iowa in the summer of 2008. Then in 2010 he was chosen as one of the top 101 comics in the nation to perform at the "World Series of Comedy" in Las Vegas. To top it off he was voted in to the Top Five Finalist in the Bob & Tom Show Impressionist Competition. From there it has been nothing but up, working with some of The nations best comics. Growing up in Cedar Rapids Iowa was a great place to imitate the voices he always heard in his head. And to listen over and over to his favorite comedian Jonathan Winters album " Jonathan Winters Wings It". Either way he has got vocal impressions down pat. What the hell does down pat mean. Doug will have you laughing with his interpretations of the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Life is funny sometimes you just need to take it in. He will tell you about the beauty of potty training his kids all way down to potty training himself when he drinks to much. Do yourself a favor and catch the show. You won't be disappointed. And if you are disappointed go ride a City Bus. It Could Be Worse.....
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Sex addiction often has its roots in unresolved early childhood trauma and must be taken seriously. Left untreated sexual trauma, complex-post traumatic stress, emotional incest and abuse may lead to an escalation of the behaviors which can result in loss of relationships, injury and death. When treated, individuals, couples and families go on to live sexually happy and healthy lives. Certain behaviors indicate the presence of a sexual addiction. According to Sex Addicts Anonymous, a fellowship based on the basic principles of recovery found in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, there are several indications to look for when deciding to seek help:
- Unmanageability of his/her life.
- Feelings of shame, pain and self-loathing.
- Failed promises and attempts to stop acting out.
- Preoccupation with sex leading to ritual.
- Progressive worsening of negative consequences.
Am I a Sex Addict? (Assessment for Men) (Assessment for Women)
What is Sex and Love Addiction?
Sex and love addiction refers to an addictive compulsion to engage in (or avoid) sex, love, or emotional attachment. As with sex addiction, love addiction also has its roots in unresolved early childhood trauma. Healthy romantic relationships grow out of a healthy friendship, but addictive relationships are based on fear of abandonment and rejection by romantic partner. This fear of rejection or abandonment sets up a destructive pattern of relating. People involved in addictive sexual and romantic relationships use sex and love as a way to manipulate the other in order to avoid the loss of the person or the relationship. This results in an compulsive "dance" between the love avoidant and the love addict. Click here to read the twelve characteristics of sex and love addiction. Debra is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CSAT-S) and serves as faculty member for Dr. Patrick Carnes' International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). Dr. Carnes' International Institute provides cutting-edge training to promote an international standard for sex addiction treatment and other related disorders. Debra is a noted writer and lecturer in the fields of trauma and sex addiction. Her skill and extensive expertise treating sex addiction, pornography, and love and relationship addiction has helped couples and individuals find healing and resolution. She is also a full member of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH), and the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
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- My spouse is cheating on me. Why should I get help when I am not the one with the problem?
- I have stronger sexual needs than my spouse so I satisfy my needs outside of my relationship.
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This specialty program offers intimate experiences with celebrated Italian makers, producers and chefs, showcasing age-old methods and ingredients of the Veneto and Emilia Romagna regions' world-famous wine and cuisine. Make a beautiful, historic Italian wine estate outside Verona your base as you explore the region, visiting Verona's Roman Arena and other ancient sites, and discovering Italy's cultural connection to farm and table along the way. Touring centuries-old wineries, tasting rare hand-made cheeses, and dining in homes of chefs and producers are just some of the exclusive highlights of this journey.
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Posted by Anonymous on 07/09/2014
This used to be the best Japanese food on the upper west, but I just paid $15.00 for a roll with no fish in it.
Posted by anonymous on 08/27/2012
If you're looking for fresh and tasty japanese Tenzan will certainly become your instant favorite. large pieces of sushi and rolls, love the spicy tuna and rainbow roll. top notch quality and taste- a must try for every sushi lover!
Posted by Jules on 07/27/2012
We went to Tenzan on a weekday evening and found it very crowded and noisy, with decor really bland and being most reminiscent of a restaurant kitchen. The service was uninviting, various items were forgotten now and then, but the worst problem was the food. The salmon tartar seemed cooked and was mixed with lots of tempura flakes resulting in a very different flavor from how it should taste, the spider roll had shrimp shells inside to the extent that it couldn't be eaten, and everything else we ordered was mediocre at best. New York is full of great Japanese places - pass this one!
Posted by Krista on 07/04/2012
I love Tenzan! I've been patronizing the UES and UWS locations for over 3 years now and I am never disappointed. I usually order for delivery and they are always quick, proficient and friendly. I work on 8th Avenue in the 40's and they still deliver to me!
Posted by Ilovesushi on 05/27/2012
Was this the same place that used to be on the 2nd floor nearby? 'Cause it wasn't near as good. Fish was fresh enough but not sparkling just cut the slice fresh. But all else was pretty unappetizing. The Yellowtail tartar I ordered was just poor beyond words. I was like they'd put yellowtail and ginger (maybe some scallion) in a food processor.Then (based on what they finally told me) they mixed that with a generous proportion of spicy mayo and already fried tempura batter flakes. I expect tartars to be pieces/chunks of fish with vinegrette/style dressings. This was like a heavy mouthful of greasy crud in which I couldn't even taste the yellowtail . I did try to finish but couldn't. At first a waiter insisted on charging me because I had had a few bites but afterwards another employee took the offending item off the bill then my friend - who'd order the shrimp tempura bento box also couldn't finish because the tempura was so greasy and the shumai dumplings were dry and without taste. Sinserely
Posted by Anonymous on 11/28/2011
Only had take out so can't comment on atmos etc but sushi is delicious, fresh and filling - best I've come across on UWS yet. Delivery has always been super quick too. Top marks Tenzan.
Posted by djay on 09/03/2011
Sashimi portions are generous and the mackerel is the best I've ever had. I try something new each time I go. The hamachi kama is delicious, warm and savory, the seared salmon is lovely and delicate. The only disappointment was the Chilean sea bass which is my favorite, but apparently is too subtle to be put into a sushi roll. The service is okay, not terrifically attentive, solicitous, or quick, but I haven't found it offensive. A bit pricey, but worth it for the quality of the food.


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Hasbro Unveils Customizable "Star Wars" Lightsaber Toy Sets
Following the reveal of a cross guard lightsaber in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Hasbro unveils a new line of customizable lightsaber toys called Bladebuilders.
TOYING AROUND: Pre-New York Toy Fair Announcements
In preparation for next week's New York Toy Fair, a flurry of Star Wars, "Man of Steel," Doctor Who, Star Trek and "The Avengers" action figures were teased from companies like Kotobukiya and Mattel.
NYTF 2012: NECA Brings Video Games & Movies to Toys
NECA showed off toys based on "Bioshock Infinite," "Assassin's Creed," "Rocky," "Gremlins," "The Hunger Games" and plenty of other figures at Toy Fair 2012.
NYTF 2012: Hasbro Showcases "The Avengers," "Amazing Spider-Man" & More
Hasbro revealed figures based on "The Avengers" and "The Amazing Spider-Man" as well as brand new entries in the Marvel Legends and Marvel Universe lines at New York Toy Fair 2012.
NYTF 2012: DC Direct Showcases "Watchmen," "Dark Knight Rises," "Arkham City" & More
DC's in-house collectible creators showed off all-new statues and action figures for "Watchmen," "Dark Knight Rises," "Arkham City," the New 52 and more at Toy Fair 2012.
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CBR News checks in with a rundown and photos of Diamond Select Toys' brand new Walking Dead MiniMates as well as a ton of new Marvel MiniMates and "Amazing Spider-Man" toys and statues!
NYTF 2012: Mattel Rises with DC, "Dark Knight" and More
CBR was there as Mattel assembled a bevy of figures at this year's New York Toy Fair from "Dark Knight Rises," the DC Universe, Ghostbusters and Masters of the Universe Classics.
NYTF: Hasbro's Star Wars Lineup
The Force is strong at New York Toy Fair as a brand new wave of vintage--style original Star Wars Trilogy figures is set to descend upon fans, including the first rocket-firing Boba Fett and a monstrous AT-AT.
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New York's Toy Fair continues on with Mattel unveiling the expansion of their popular DC Universe Classics and Justice League Unlimited lines as well as new figures that cross over the DCU and Masters of the Universe.
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What Parents Need to Know About Megan's Law
By Amy Engeler
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Below, Karen Terry, Ph.D., editor of a Megan's Law sourcebook and an associate professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, answers questions on how to make Megan's Law better.
Q: What are the basic requirements of the law?
Anyone who commits any type of sexual offense (against a child or an adult) must register with the police as soon as he's released from prison. The offender has up to 30 days, depending on the state, to appear at the police station and give his address, a photo, and sometimes a DNA sample.But states have a lot of leeway with public notification, the second part of the law. Most states rank sex offenders into three tiers: Level I is low risk (of reoffending), Level II is moderate risk, and Level III is high risk (known in some states as sexual predators). In almost every state, only information about Level III offenders is available to the public. And each community can handle the notification differently. Some counties release names and photos only on the Web. Some have a book of names at the police station. In other areas, police will go door-to-door or hold a town meeting. Others will put up a poster at the post office. In some jurisdictions in Louisiana, the offender has to personally go door-to-door and tell neighbors that he is a sex offender.
Q: The law has been in place for almost ten years. How well is it working?
The law has been very helpful in investigations. When a crime occurs, the police look at the registries, match up the modus operandi, and they have a list of people to talk to. As for prevention of future crimes, supervision of convicted sex offenders--when the police can drop by an offender's house at any time to look for evidence of kids or any sign of relapse--may be effective. It's important for sex offenders to know that someone is watching them. Plus, these laws are popular because the public feels protected. But that may be a false sense of security; Megan's Law hasn't really been studied, and we can't prove that it deters future sexual assaults.
Q: What parts of the law need fixing?
The biggest issue is keeping the registries up-to-date. Some states, such as Florida, have been very good at this; others are having a hard time keeping up. Offenders move around quite a bit. They may register with a false address, or they don't reregister when they move. Or they just take off immediately and never register. Most places don't have the resources to follow up. For instance, New York City has a monitoring unit with wonderful, hard-working, diligent officers. But seven officers are in charge of about 4,000 sex offenders.
Q: When the law was passed, some groups worried about vigilantism against sex ffenders and privacy infringement. How has this played out?
The courts have pretty much decided that an offender's right to privacy is less important than public safety. The offender may be stigmatized or verbally abused, but that's not unconstitutional. But it does bring up another issue with Megan's Law: Generally, child molesters have poor self-esteem and don't relate well to adults, so their treatment involves learning to improve their social skills and form relationships with adults. But if they live in Texas, where one judge has made them put a sign in their yard that says "I am a sex offender" or a bumper sticker on their car, they are likely to be ostracized. They can't make friends or have appropriate sexual relationships, so it can start the cycle of offending again. Plus, if the notification process is too stigmatizing, offenders may not register, which is the part of the law that has been shown to be most helpful to law enforcement.
Q: What should parents do?
Look at the Internet registries. If a child molester lives down the street, show his picture to your child and say, "Take a good look at this person. This person has harmed children before. Stay away from him." But even if you don't find anyone on the registry in your area, it would be a mistake to say, "Phew! No sex offenders on my block. We're OK." Sex crimes are highly underreported. Sex offenders who are actually quite dangerous don't appear on those registries. Consider this: Nine times out of ten, the offender will be someone the child knows and not the stranger at the end of the block. So say to your child, "If anyone, including Uncle Joe or Aunt Sue, touches you in a way that's improper, you need to tell me."
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Avis Leads The Way In Car Rental Customer Loyalty For 14 Consecutive Years
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the 14 th year in a row, Avis Car Rental has been named the leading car rental company in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index ®. Avis ranked number one in each of the four drivers of brand loyalty, including brand reputation; pricing discounts and options; customer service and convenience; and confidence, reliability and safety.
"Loyalty is still a leading indicator of consumer behavior and profitability," said Robert Passikoff, president, Brand Keys. "Kudos to Avis for evolving and sustaining the brand and continuing to create meaningful differentiation and engagement in the car rental category for the 14 th consecutive year."
Avis' commitment to putting the customer first includes procedures to help deliver a level of service that consistently meets or exceeds the specific needs, wants and preferences of its customers.
"As the needs of customers evolve over time, so too must our brands evolve in how we anticipate and meet those needs," said Jeannine Haas, chief marketing officer, Avis Budget Group. "Take mobile for instance: Today providing mobile apps for travel management is mandatory if you want to build customer loyalty in the industry. At Avis, we are committed to providing renters with the best service possible and building brand enthusiasts. Whether through our mobile applications, our award-winning experiential iPad campaign, our improved customer service or our new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) initiatives — we're dedicated to meeting and exceeding our customers' needs. In fact, we've made this customer-driven focus one of our four strategic pillars for driving sustained profitable growth. We proudly accept the esteemed Brand Keys honor and resolve to continue to 'put the customer first.'" Avis Car Rental strives to continually measure and enhance all aspects of the customer experience that contribute to loyalty, including reservations, face-to-face customer interactions, written communications, billing, claims and employee training. Avis also utilizes numerous feedback systems, including online customer surveys, to enhance the customer rental experience. Customer surveys are aggregated and delivered to field location managers in real-time to enable immediate response to customer suggestions. This customer feedback led the Company to become the first in the industry to offer a 100 percent smoke-free fleet in North America.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Mind Tools. GoCreate.com. A Multiverse of Exploration: The Future of Science 2021. As we were conducting the research that informed the map, we were often reminded of Arthur C. Clark's famous quote, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. " After all, we were exploring real science around invisibility cloaks, quantum consciousness, designer lifeforms—and those are pretty magical concepts. That's why we were delighted when Luigi Anzivino, the scientific content developer at the Exploratorium, offered to speak at our conference about the intersection of magic and neuroscience.
We hope you enjoy his presentation as much as we did. Creativity/Innovation. Creativity/ Innovation © Yolanda Verhagen Innovation requires a fresh way of looking at things, an understanding of people and an entrepreneurial willingness to take risks and to work hard. Creatividad Taringa. Idea Person' 10 TIPS. In an age where new ideas quickly becomes commodity, creativity is a must.
It is creativity that continuously give us new ideas to keep us ahead in the competition. Regarding this, I recently found an interesting book: Thinkertoys by Michael Michalko. This book contains a lot of actionable ideas on how to become an idea person and get our creative juice flow. In chapter 2 of the book, Michalko gives us 10 tips to become an idea person which I find very useful and thought-provoking. Mapas mentales. Creatividad fuente. Brainstorming. Description: Brainstorming is the name I have chosen to use to describe techniques aimed at generating new ideas (e.g. game concepts, features, game mechanics, play mechanics, etc.) or solving design problems (e.g. imbalances, loopholes, control schemes, etc.) through spontaneity.
As a game design tool, brainstorming is not isolated to the beginning of the game design process but recurs throughout the entire process. Reverse Brainstorming - Brainstorming techniques from MindTools. A Different Approach to Brainstorming © iStockphoto/Diva_Nir4a Reverse brainstorming helps you solve problems by combining brainstorming and reversal techniques.
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Grand Café de la Poste, Guéliz, Marrakesh
Corner of El Mansour Eddahbi and Avenue Imam Malik
Morocco 40000
Tel: 212 24 43 30 38
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With a vast terrazzo veranda shaded by bamboo blinds and cooled by a battery of ceiling fans, this grand Marrakesh brasserie feels more Southeast Asian than North African. It opened in 2006 in a French colonialera (1925) post office and since then has been pulling in all the right Marrakshis from 8 am till late evening. The food is light, and mainly French. Shoppers tuckered out from a morning of trolling the chic shops of Guéliz recharge with marinated chicken salad with avocado, tomato, and Parmesan; complimentary hors d'oeuvres sate the late-afternoon cocktail crowd; and the catch of the day (grilled, steamed, or sautéed) is a good dinner option. Check, too, if fresh oysters from nearby Oualidia are available. Everything is served by a troupe of superattractive, totally charming young Moroccan men and women. Reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner. For lunch, expect to pay $50 for two people with a glass of wine and bottle of mineral water; double that amount for dinner, including a bottle of wine.
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Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 2:00pm On Sunday May 19th, at 2pm, the Living Arts PlayBack Theatre Ensemble presents "Acts of Courage", a fund raiser for "Group Dynamics and the New Heroism," a video project designed to inspire heroism. Donation: $20-50 sliding scale.
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Schönbrunn Zoo
Welcome to the world's oldest zoo!
Founded in 1752 as a " menagerie " by Empress Maria Theresa, the Schönbrunn Zoo is not only part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage, but was again after 2008 and 2010 awarded "Best Zoo in Europe 2012". In perfect harmony between conservation and modern animal keeping more than 600, some endangered species, have found a home and a survival space for their kind.
From A for Anteater to Z for Zebra
A visit at the zoo is a journey through all the continents into the fascinating world of animals. Watch Giant pandas, Siberian tigers, orangutans, rhinos, koalas and elephants, take a dip in the Amazon and experience the tropical rainforest.
Other attractions are the ORANG.erie, a magnificent ensemble with orangutan enclosure and cafeteria as well as up to ten meters high canopy walkway with spectacular views. Numerous activities such as theme tours, evening & night tours and commented feedings make a visit at the zoo an unforgettable experience.
Open all year round!
Admission per person: EUR 16,50
Children 6–18 years: EUR 8,–
Code: WITIERG
Combi ticket (Schönbrunn Zoo & Giant Ferris Wheel): EUR 19,–
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This week, NGVAmerica participated in the 19th Annual School Transportation News (STN) Conference & Tradeshow held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. Approximately 550 transportation directors, shop supervisors and mechanics, driver and safety trainers, state directors, and federal agency officials were present to network with fellow student transporters and walk the largest square footage national trade show in the industry.
NGVAmerica did not exhibit at STN Expo but was present to support the industry and membership. NGVAmerica members exhibiting included Cummins Westport (located in the Cummins booth), Daimler Trucks North America/Thomas Built Buses, and BAF Technologies who signed a deal with Collins Bus Corp this past December to produce the first dedicated CNG Type-A school bus in the U.S. The BAF-Collins collaborative is currently moving towards the crash test phase.
Noticeably not present at the show was the number one manufacturer of school buses for the past ten years, Navistar's IC Bus. They ran a full page ad in this August's issue of School Transportation News articulating their new clean-energy strategy to meet 2010 EPA emissions regulations in addition to addressing upcoming 2014 and 2017 greenhouse gas standards. Thomas Built Buses, who has the second largest school bus market share in the country, only exhibited their Saf-T-Liner C2e diesel electric hybrid bus. And number three Blue Bird Corp—who had the largest exhibition on the show floor—displayed an All American Rear Engine (AARE) CNG bus provided by Mount Diablo Unified School District and A-Z Bus Sales. Blue Bird was the first OEM to build a CNG school bus in 1991. Representatives from Lion Bus, a Canadian OEM, and Trans Tech Bus (TCI) both said that they are looking into providing a CNG option to their customers; however, nothing is planned for 2013.
Of recent concern to the industry are the aging school bus fleets with fifteen year old CNG tank cylinders. Cash-strapped school districts are looking for ways to deal with the issue of replacing these tanks which can cost $20,000 per bus. To address this problem in California, the South Coast Air Quality Management District applied to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), who, in turn, went to the state legislature to obtain funding (AB-923). Approval was successful, and funding from the expanded Carl Moyer Program for new tanks cylinders was placed into the "maintenance fund" with revenues generated from DMV registration fees. It is believed that several air quality districts will fund 100 percent of the tank replacement costs and thus prevent many school districts from sidelining numerous CNG buses.
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