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Carnival cruise tips and tipping policy 2015, Carnival cruise gratuities – do you have to and to whom you give your tips. Carnival prepaid gratuities – when and how you can change the amount of tips, what goes where and who gets what from the automatic tipping charge. You'll find the rest of the "Carnival Cruise Money" story at our Carnival cruises prices hub. You can compare the Carnival's "tipping numbers" with those of the main competitor here – the new Royal Caribbean gratuities/tipping policy.
Carnival cruise tips – the tipping policy
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- the total amount of the Carnival cruise tips per day per person, but only through October 8, 2014, is US $11,50 (implemented on December 1, 2011). The voyages which depart October 9, 2014 and onward add up a total amount of $12.00 per person, per day. On 1-night 2-day Carnival Cruises to Nowhere (round-trip sailings with no additional ports of call) the gratuities of US $11,50 ($12 on voyages 10/9/2014 onward) must be prepaid. Another exception with pre-paid gratuities are all round-trip 7-day Carnival cruises to Barbados from San Juan Puerto Rico – tips will be automatically added on booking.
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- $2,00 Alternative Services (kitchen, entertainment, passenger services, other hotel staff members).
- On Carnival Cruise-To-Nowhere, the amount of gratuities PP per day is US$11,50.
- For Carnival Barbados deals (any Carnival cruise itinerary visiting Barbados), all gratuities will be prepaid and added during booking.
As for the voyages departing October 9, 2014 and onward, the breakdown on Carnival cruises tips is following:
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- $6,10 (MDR) Main Dining Room Services (wait staff)
- $2,00 Alternative Services (kitchen, entertainment, passenger services, other hotel staff members).
- On Carnival Cruise-To-Nowhere, the amount of gratuities PP per day is US$12.
- For Carnival Barbados deals (any Carnival cruise itinerary visiting Barbados), all gratuities will be prepaid and added during booking.
When purchasing alcohol and soda drinks on board, 15% of your bill will be automatically added to the S&S charge. You are free to tip the Room Service staff if you wish so. Your specialty restaurant dinner price (the cost of the Carnival Steakhouse dinner is currently around $35) is inclusive of gratuities, but everyone is more than welcome to add more.
If you're not satisfied with the level of service you receive while on board, you may contact the "Guest Services" desk on your ship. It's up to you to adjust the amount of tipping at any time while on board and tips will be deemed undisputed. You should know, that the Carnival service staff on board do not make a salary (their salary per month is around US $80, with about $0,15 an hour) – your gratuities are their salary. On cruise ships "tipping" does not mean "something extra" – it means "salary".
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- According to the Carnival cruise tipping policy, if you prefer to tip the staff personally, you can go to the guest service desk and ask to have tips removed from your S&S (Sail&Sign) card – they will ask you why and you'll tell them you prefer to tip cash, or you could also just leave the tips to them and tell them who you want to get how much. But know that if you do so, you will be short changing a few people – those are the staff who you'll never see in the behind the scenes areas that will not get their share of your tip.
- If you have a service problem, speak first with your cabin steward, then (if the problem remains) with the hotel manager, and if the problem still remains – then adjust the gratuities.
- (optional) You may also tip in cash your waiter – bar server – room steward if you're satisfied with his/her service.
- You can pay your fixed $11,50 ($12) gratuities in advance (on booking), otherwise you'll be billed on your S&S card on your first embarkation day.
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- Tipping porters (staff members that bring the bags to your cabin) – the standard tip is $2 per bag or $5 for 2-3 bags.
- optional (but highly recommended) is to give $5 per day per child at Camp Carnival.
- If you want to show the staff that you appreciate their hard work, you can always pay in cash some extra tips (usually at the end of your sailing, but you can tip them also on a daily basis). The list of staff you can tip directly includes cabin stewards and MDR waiters (during the trip), bar servers and room-service delivery (as you use their services), and a proper tip would be $10 to 20 each. As a "playing safe" policy, some guests tip cabin stewards & MDR waiters the first and the last night of the voyage.
You can share/like/rate our review on the Carnival cruise tips (prepaid gratuities and tipping policy) via the social buttons below. And, you guys, don't be stingy on vacation! Pay your "cruise servants" accordingly – but only what you deem reasonable! Remember that they all serve you – not the company. Carnival just hires them – to serve you. They live on the boat for many many months – serving you. Keep the good attitude towards Life, enjoy your Fun Ship vacation, and always happy and safe sailings with The Fun line!


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Houston • When Joel Tarver noticed workers at Baker Hughes relaxing during breaks by playing the hugely popular smartphone game Candy Crush, he figured he could put their play to work.
Tarver, senior manager for digital marketing at Baker Hughes, convinced his bosses to let him build an oilfield version of the game. That way workers could still enjoy their game break, yet also get a little on-the-job training. The games could also help spread the idea that the oil business has evolved into more of a high-technology industry that requires the kind of computer-savvy workers who might normally head off to Silicon Valley.
"We're in a serious business, but it's still OK to have fun," said Tarver.
Games like Candy Crush, in which players line up matching candies in at least rows of three, have caught on massively as players find themselves hooked on the immediate gratification they provide with instant "rewards" and "bonuses." Similarly, in Tarver's app, players need to line up neon-colored boulders that are occasionally obliterated by massive, whirling drill bits.
Tarver named his game Bit-Tacular, available for free downloads at Apple's App Store. The app does not raise copyright issues because it falls into a broad genre called "match 3 games," of which there are many versions. Though the game has been downloaded only about 20,000 times since its debut, compared to 97 million users for Candy Crush, Baker Hughes sees it as a potential way to reach younger tech workers.
Companies in a wide array of industries are discovering that games can be one of the best ways to engage the digital generation, says Gaia Gallotti, a research analyst for technology consultants IDC Energy Insights. Utilities, for example, are finding games can educate consumers and make them more comfortable using technology such as smart meters.
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Baker Hughes engineer Nathan Meehan, whose online identity is "fracmeister" -- after the company's specialty, hydraulic fracturing -- introduced his grandson to Bit-Tacular a couple months ago. The 6-year-old easily zoomed through the game, unlocking all 100 levels. Meehan, 59, would like to see the games incorporate more technical aspects of the industry.
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Click Here To Register For The Lodge OA Centennial Celebration
2015 Lodge Leadership
Lodge Chief Adam Kokus
Executive Vice Chief Nicholas Gindele
Vice Chief of Program Adam Hoffman
Vice Chief of Administration Jake Scott
Lodge Secretary Bobby Thompson
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Lodge Adviser Evan Erickson
Lodge Staff Adviser Dan Lindh
Chapter Officers Monongahela South
Chapter (Area 1) Chapter Chief Chris Johnston Adviser Jim Gallagher
Nischa Nimat Chapter (Area 2)
Chapter Chief Sam Sesti Adviser Chris Sokiera
Mohican Chapter (Area 3)
Chapter Chief Michael Wojcik Adviser Art & Barb Sylvester
Chartiers Creek Chapter (Area 4)
Chapter Chief Alex Flenniken Adviser Craig Zender
Nimat Wachtschu Chapter (Area 6)
Chapter Chief William Blackford Adviser George Kokus
Ahtuhquog Chapter (Area 7)
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2016 Officer Elections
Elections to be held at the Allohak Menewi Summer Social at Camp Seph Mack on Saturday, August 22, 2015
This is your opportunity to be a part of the leadership of Allohak Menewi Lodge. Here are the details:
Lodge officer positions (Elected by Lodge Youth Membership):
Lodge Officer Positions (Appointed by Lodge Chief and Vice Chiefs):
Elected officers will take office on January 1, 2016 and continue through December 31, 2016.
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Mar 27-29 OA Nimat Wachtschu (6) Spring Thaw Camp Anderson (all welcome)
Apr 17-19 OA Lodge Ordeal/Brotherhood/Vigil Weekend - Camp Twin Echo
Apr 24-16 OA Nischa Nimat (2) Chapter Ordeal Weekend - Camp Baker
May 01-03 OA Lodge Ordeal/Brotherhood Weekend - Camp Seph Mack
May 15-17 OA Lodge Ordeal/Brotherhood Weekend - Heritage Reservation
June 5 - 7 OA Ahtuhquog Chapter (7) Ordeal/Brotherhood Weekend Camp Potomac
Jun 12 -14 OA Section NE4B Concalve - Seven Mtn's Scout Reservation
July 18 OA Centenial Celebration - Camp Seph Mack
Jul 31 - Aug 1 OA Nimat Wachtschu Chapter (6) Ordeal/Brotherhood Weekend - Camp Anderson
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Oct 2 - 4 OA Ahtuhquog Chapter (7) Work Weekend - Camp Potomac
Oct 16-18 OA Chartiers Creek Chapter (4) Ordeal Brotherhood Weekend - Camp Annawanna
Dear Scoutmaster,
During the 2013 Lodge year, it was decided to phase out Order of the Arrow elections at Laurel Highlands Council summer camps. Instead, we will shift our focus towards conducting Home Troop Elections, OA elections held at your unit meeting prior to the start of the summer. While these elections at camp are likely something that you are used to, we have identified numerous reasons to phase them out – largely the strain that it puts on the Summer Camp staff. By removing this additional duty from the Summer Camp staff, and putting it rightly on the Lodge, we enable the staff to gain time back that will go towards planning, preparation, paperwork, and additional time to work directly with Scouts attending camp. In addition, the 2015 Lodge year is extremely significant to the Order as a whole – as it is our Centennial year. The Order of the Arrow was founded in 1915, and to commemorate this anniversary Lodges all across the nation are taking steps to further the missions of the Order. One way that our Lodge is going to play a more active role in Scouting in our Council is to strive to visit each unit yearly. This goal lines up perfectly with the new need to conduct OA elections at unit meetings. With this visitation, a representative of the Lodge will come to a scheduled meeting – scheduled between your unit and the Lodge. This representative will offer a short presentation on the Order and its opportunities for camping and service, as well as fellowship and high adventure. Afterwards, he will conduct your unit's election – ensuring that not only are proper election policies followed, but also answering questions and clearing up confusion that many Lodges have about eligibility of Scouts. The representative will be a resource for the Troop during the election, and will aid the Troop by informing the youth Scouts of the opportunity to become an OA unit representative, growing them into a resource within your unit. Finally, the lodge's representative will offer the unit with a camping promotion to build enthusiasm for Summer Camp and answer questions that younger scouts may have about camp. Furthermore, we understand that it often occurs that a unit or Scouts do not attend a Summer Camp in our Council, and therefore we will be working to expand opportunities to conduct callouts at other events – such as district camporees. More details on that will be released when they are finalized.
I thank you for your understanding in this matter, and look forward to working with you, and your unit, to grow the Lodge, the Order, and the Scouting program.
Yours in Service,
Adam Kokus
Allohak Menewi Lodge Chief
2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference
The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the premier event of the Order of the Arrow, and is Scouting's second-largest national event. In 2015, 15,000 Arrowmen from across our nation will gather for an inspirational and unforgettable experience full of fellowship, training, adventure, and fun!
During NOAC, Arrowmen will participate in a six-day conference which includes top notch training sessions, cool recreational opportunities, evening shows full of theatrics and special effects, and exciting programs.
NOAC 2015 will be held from August 3-8, 2015 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow. Allohak Menewi Lodge #57 continent will consist of 151 Members, which is the largest continent in the Lodge History. The lodge has 12 members who are seving on staff for NOAC 2015. Travel to NOAC will be by charter bus, housing will be in dorms and evening shows will be in the Breslin Center.
Arrowmen attending the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference will get a once in a lifetime souvenir, a special edition red sash. These sashes will differ from those currently worn in that the colors will be reversed, with a white arrow emblazoned on a red sash.
The Laurel Highlands Council is excited to announce it will celebrate the Order of the Arrow's centennial as an ArrowTour host. ArrowTour is an interactive event for Scouts, volunteers, and Scouting alumni that will travel throughout the country during the summer of 2015. The tour will make a stop on July 28, 2015 at Heritage Reservation.
The purpose of the tour is to commemorate the Order of the Arrow's 100th anniversary. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the Order of the Arrow, its story, and its future. Some of the program highlights include interactive exhibits, activities such as silk-screening and branding, and challenge games. Participants will have a chance to meet some of the Order's national leaders, and alumni can learn about the Scouting Alumni Association and local alumni efforts to supporting Scouting in our area. An exclusive ArrowTour Trading Post will carry ArrowTour and OA centennial merchandise. Allohak Menewi Lodge Trading Post will be open for Lodge Members to purchase Lodge items. A special lodge flap for ArrowTour will be available to lodge members attending this event.
The program will conclude with a special show that recognizes the Order's rich history and empowers participants to help shape the organization's future. The Order of the Arrow is creating a truly unique and interactive experience for all Scouts, volunteers, and Scouting alumni. The tour times will be announced later along with the Registration Process.
You can find more information about the ArrowTour routes and program on the web at http://arrowtour.oa-bsa.org. You can also keep up with the tour as it makes its way around the country by following @ArrowTour on Twitter. Allohak Menewi is looking for some 20 lodge members to help with set up, tear down and to staff the exhibits. Contact Joe Elwell at firstname.lastname@example.com if interested.
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Section Conclave is an annual event, where four lodges from Northeast Region Section NE- 4B get together for fellowship, training, competitions, and lots of fun while celebrating the traditions of the Order of the Arrow. Arrowmen will have a blast participating in the numerous special events, games, over the top activities, ceremony, dance competitions, iron man competition, Centennial Museum, blue grass band, awesome shows, patch trading and so much more. This year the Conclave is busting out several new and exciting programs including the Human Foosball, Inter-Lodge Sports Competition, PA Fish and Game Commission, live blacksmithing, on-site silk screening, dunk tank and a chain saw artist. You'll also have the opportunity to meet national officers. Monaken Lodge is hosting Conclave 2015 at Seven Mountains Scout Camp, June 12 – 14, 2015. This year theme is "100 Years, Forged in the Flames of Cheerfulness". Allohak Menewi Lodge #57 members can register at http://lhc-bsa.doubleknot.com/event/2015-section-ne4b-conclave/1648568. Cost is $60.00 which includes conference fee, T-Shirt, delegate flap and trading flaps. Follow Conclave 2015 on Facebook at "NE-4B Conclave 2015" for the most current information.
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Soon upon us is one of the most exciting time of the year, yes it's Home Troop Election, (HTE) time. It is the first and most important part of inducting new members into our order. This year we especially need everyone's help in conducting them because we made our goal to not conduct any of them at Summer Camp due the burden it puts on the staff and our lodge leadership tracking the paper work. So this is where every member can get involved and help the lodge. How can you help? You can help by talking to your Scoutmaster and encourage him to fill out the unit election request form. By filling out this form you will give us three possible dates that would work for your troop to hold a Home Troop Election. When we receive the requests we will contact a local election team to conduct the election. The election team will be able to answer any questions the troop has about the OA. We will also be able to provide a camp promotion if your troop requests for us to do so.
It is that time of year again. It's time to renew your membership with the Order of the Arrow. Remember that if you do not pay your dues, you are not an active member and as such are not entitled to wear the OA flap on your uniform or wear the OA sash. In addition, you cannot attend one of the many events we have throughout the year without first paying you dues. SO, why not go online to lodge57.org and select the ANNUAL LODGE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL link and complete you renewal. Dues are only $12 for the year up until March 1 at which time they are $15.
One word of caution. Many Troops take advantage of the OA roster that is given to the Troops at recharter time to pay their annual dues. If your Troop does that, please make sure you haven't already been paid for before you register and pay online. It will save some money headaches.
Congratulations, you have been elected by your fellow Scouts as a candidate for membership in the Order of the Arrow. Your fellow Scouts must think highly of you. They have chosen you to be inducted into Scouting's National Honor Society. It is truly an honor to be chosen for membership in the Order. You are about to embark on an incredible journey. You are eligible for Ordeal membership. The Ordeal is an important part of the membership process. The purpose of the Order and the symbols of the Ordeal will be explained to you at the Ordeal. You must arrive at the Ordeal prior to 7:00 PM that Friday evening, but please do not arrive before 5:30 PM. Be sure to bring a copy of your health form. The Ordeal will conclude no later than 10:00 AM on Sunday morning. You need to stay through the entire event to complete your Ordeal so please plan accordingly.
The cost for the weekend covers the cost of your sash, a current Allohak Menewi Lodge flap, an OA handbook, weekend food, and your membership dues for the remainder of this year. Following your induction you will have the opportunity to purchase lodge items.
Important Information and what you will need to bring the with you for the weekend:
SAFETY CHECK: There will be a safety check of candidates prior to heading out to begin the Ordeal. Any scout deemed unprepared to begin the ordeal will be given the opportunity find the necessary resources (borrow from friends or current arrowmen) to complete the Ordeal. If resources cannot be acquired the candidate will have to sit out until the next scheduled Ordeal.
For Friday night (YOU WILL BE SLEEPING OUTSIDE UNDER THE STARS)
Sleeping Bag
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Warm Clothes
Extra Blankets (cold weather only)
Water bottle
Rain Gear
For Saturday
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Boots or appropriate work shoes
Work Gloves
Water Bottle
Sunscreen (?)
Shower Gear
Field Uniform (Class A)
If you have any special health concerns, please give us the specifics of your needs when you register. For adults who may be attending the Ordeal, any power tools that you may need, such as drills, saws, etc., will be provided for you if you will need to use them.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Evan Erickson, OA Lodge Advisor, by emailing him at firstname.lastname@example.com . You may also call Mollie Gray at Flag Plaza at (412) 325-7913..
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OA High Adventure
Do you need an escape from that 9-5 job, summer classes or the monotony of staring out of your bedroom window longing for something new? If your answer is yes, the Order of the Arrow has the answer for you. Each summer, the Order of the Arrow offers a myriad of different High Adventure opportunities to meet your summer needs whether its wetting your appetite by going for a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean with the Ocean Adventure at the Florida Sea Base; maybe hiking is your passion, what better place to go than the Philmont Scout Ranch where you can hike the same trails as your Scoutmaster or Scouting ancestors as a part of your Trail Crew experience. Have you ever given thought about what the Native Americans and early explorers did to be avid traders, maybe the OA Voyage at Northern Tier is for your calling. Whatever your summer aspirations may be, these National High Adventure bases have put together a multitude of options for you. Along with your one week trek completely designed by you, each Arrowmen will be afforded the opportunity to leave their mark in history by helping to shore up portage trails, backpacking trails or coral reefs. Aside from providing a good deed to each of these high adventure bases, every participant will have the opportunity to work closely with Arrowmen from across the country, who have a similar interest in the future of both the program and the adventure base. You may be thinking that this is a daunting task but it is an experience unlike any other afforded to you in scouting in that it takes you out of your world, and places you with people who want to do something different. It's not everyday that you can tell your friends that you climbed into Cypher's Mine, watched the Northern Lights from a canoe or went scuba diving in the Florida Keys. These programs help to insure that the future of scouting has a place to live, work and interact. This summer, try something new or do something you thoroughly enjoy, but do something with the Order of the Arrow High adventure opportunities. For more information about these High Adventure programs, please visit Adventure.oa-bsa.org or Contact Joe Elwell at firstname.lastname@example.com Your destiny awaits you…
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Deering boys runner-up at SMAA track championships
The indoor track postseason began Saturday at the Portland Expo with the 79th SMAA championship meet and will culminate Monday at the state championships.
The fun began early Saturday morning with the boys' SMAA competition. When it ended, Deering had 107.33 points, good for second behind Scarborough (139.67). Cheverus, thanks largely to its distance and throwing dominance, placed third with 82 points. Portland, behind the brilliant effort of junior Imadhi Zagon, had 46 points and came in sixth.
In the girls' meet, won by Thornton Academy with 120 points, Deering placed fourth with 82, Cheverus was fifth with 56, McAuley came in seventh with 29 and Portland was 11th with 14.
Many male highlights
Deering's boys saw their 10-year undefeated streak in league competition come to an end last month, but the Rams were certainly in fine form Saturday.
Deering got victories from Tony Sen in the 45 junior hurdles (6.4 seconds), Carleton Allen in the 45 senior hurdles (6.16) and from its 4x210 open relay team (1 minute, 38.90 seconds).
Runner-up performances included Sam Balzano in the open 300 (36.60), Renaldo Lowry in the senior 200 (25.00) and the Rams senior 4x280 relay squad (2:18.70).
Balzano was third in the senior 40 (4.98), Isaac Wipfler came in third in the senior 400 (57.50) and Charlee Dupee placed third in the senior 800 (2:08,20). Allen finished in a three-way tie for fourth in the senior 200 (26.20). Lowry came in fourth in the senior 40 (4.99). Anthony Villarreal placed fourth in the open 300 (36.90). John Hardy was fourth in the open 600 (1:24.40). Josh Carland finished fourth in the junior 200 (26.60). Matt Kimbell was fourth in the junior 40 (5.17). Sean Perry finished fourth in the junior 800 (2:15.50). Gabe Turner was fifth in the junior 800 (2:16.90). Jared Bell finished fifth in the junior shot put (36 feet, 2.5 inches). David Nguyen was fifth in the senior 45 hurdles (6.46). Laug Luka placed fifth in the senior 800 (2:10.00). Tom Hart came in sixth in the junior 40 (5.2).
Cheverus was led by victories from senior John White in the senior shot put (51-1.25), senior Taylor Dundas in the mile (4:44.30), junior Jack Terwilliger in the two-mile (10:19.00) and senior Andrew Snyder in the open 600 (1:20.20). Snyder won the George Vinall Award as the top open division performer.
Senior Beau Michaud was runner-up to White in the senior shot put (49-8.5). Senior Tim Woods came in second in the senior 800 (2:06.80). Senior James Rutter tied for second in the open 300 (36.60) and was sixth in the senior shot put (44-10.75). Freshman Jackson McMann finished third in the junior 45 hurdles (6.69). Senior Charles Place came in fourth in the senior shot put (45-5). Senior Max Bulger placed sixth in the two-mile (11:02.30). The Stags were fourth in the junior relay (1:09.60) and sixth in the senior relay (2:24.10).
As expected, Zagon dominated for Portland, winning the senior 40 (4.87), senior 200 (tying a meet record at 24.50) and placing third in the open high jump (6 feet), giving the Bulldogs 26 of their 46 points. Zagon was named the John Corcoran Award winner as the top senior division performer. Junior Abde Ahmed came in second in the senior 400 (56.50). Freshman Tatum Gale was fourth in the junior shot put (36-5). Portland was second to Deering in the open relay (1:39.70).
The Deering girls got a win from Tricia Stewart in the junior 200 (28.90) and from its 4x210 junior relay (Stewart, Samantha Regios, Nicole Mason and Delaney Loring had a time of 1:55.80). The Rams also had three runner-up performances, including Stewart in the junior 40 (5.55) and Veronica Mitchell in the junior 45 hurdles (7.07) and open 600 (1:40.10).
Loring came in third in the junior 200 (30.0) and fifth in the junior 40 (5.72), Jane Farrell was third in the open 600 (1:42.00) and the senior relay team (Fiona Densmore, Georgia Hutchins, Farrell and Amanda Masse) also came in third (1:53.80). Densmore tied Gorham's Emily Southard for fourth in the open 300 (43.50). Whitney Adell was fourth in the junior 200 (30.20). The open relay team (Kristin Pollard, Mitchell, Katie Donlan and Adell) placed fourth (4:23.60). Sarah Savage finished fifth in the senior 400 (1:06.40). Basketball standout senior Claire Ramonas placed fifth in the senior shot put (34 feet, 00.75 inches). Stewart came in fifth in the open high jump (4-10). Masse was sixth in the senior 200 (29.70).
"I was very pleased with the effort of all the athletes," said coach Kevin Campbell. "We more than doubled our team score from last year. Kids all across the board had their season's best times or distances and many of the girls scored higher than their original seed position. Super frosh Tricia Stewart, who was awarded the trophy for the league's top junior division performer of the year, fought back from an injury in the high jump to finish second in the junior 40 and win the junior 200. She also anchored the winning junior relay team. All three relay teams also ran season's best times.
"We hope to score double figures at the state meet. Stewart is highly ranked in the long jump and the relay teams have a good chance of scoring. Claire has been throwing for us during the regular season and expects to throw in states. She is also among the top ranked throwers, although an injury sustained during the basketball team's last regular season game may affect her performance."
Cheverus got wins from Fiona Hendry in the mile (5:22.20), Liana Rubinoff in the two-mile (11:52.20) and Caroline Summa in the high jump (5-2). Summa was runner-up in the senior 200 (28.40) and fourth in the senior 40 (5.59). Lizzie Gwilym finished third in the junior 800 (2:31.30). Katie Shapiro was fourth in the junior shot put (27-8.75). Alex Dion placed sixth in the senior 400 (1:07.70). Audrey Grinnell was sixth in the senior shot put (32-10.25). The Stags' open relay team (Dion, Hendry, Summa and Gwilym) came in fifth (4:24.20).
For McAuley, Allina Verrillo won the senior shot put (36-9.5). Christina Leake was third in the junior 400 (1:06.30) and fourth in the junior 40 (5.71). Lauren Fecteau was third in the two-mile (12:30.60). Taxiarhira Arbatzis came in fifth in the two-mile (13:10.90). Lulama Hawkes placed sixth in the junior shot put (26-9.5).
Portland's points came from Eleni Anderson, who was runner-up in the junior 400 (1:06.00), Kalli Daggett, fourth in the senior 800 (2:33.50), Alex Thompson, sixth in the open 600 (1:47.80) and its senior relay team (Marianne Anderson, Neala Broderick, Daloris Covington and Mary Nyembo placed sixth in 2:02.50).
The Class A state meet for both boys and girls is Monday, Feb. 15, at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. McAuley will compete in the Class B meet the same day at Bates College in Lewiston.
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Germany After World War II
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New research examines how postwar German history textbooks addressed the traumatic events of the Second World War. Brian Puaca (Christopher Newport University) explores how the textbooks first depicted Germans as victims and how these books gradually incorporated a frank and honest account of National Socialism and Nazi atrocities. He challenges those who have argued that the Germans have long repressed their memories of the Second World War – both in terms of their own suffering and the crimes committed in their name. Also: It is generally thought that German intellectuals did not start examining the Nazi period until the 1960s, some twenty years after World War II. However, Mark Clark (University of Virginia's College at Wise) identifies four German intellectuals—Thomas Mann, Karl Jaspers, Friedrich Meinecke, and Bertolt Brecht—whose work directly confronted the disastrous rule of the Third Reich immediately after the war.
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On the Menu: Week of April 7
Check out these great upcoming events at the James Beard House:
Monday, April 8, 7:00 P.M.
Vernick Food & Drink has been described by the Philadelphia Inquirer's Craig LeBan as "one of the year's most exciting restaurants," and by in-the-know food lovers as one of the industry's hottest tables. Join talented, buzzed-about chef Greg Vernick (an alum of Per Se and Jean Georges) as he makes his Beard House debut.
Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 P.M.
After running the celebrated Il Buco for nearly 20 years, its owners decided it was time to launch a sister restaurant. Along came Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria—and heaps of praise. The New York Times awarded the... Read more >
On the Menu: Week of March 31
Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week:
Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 P.M.
Jason Weiner's unpretentious, ingredient-focused cuisine shines at the newly opened L&W Oyster Co., where Weiner serves spot-on clam-shack fare at lunch and an elegant seafood menu at dinner. As at Almond, Weiner's beloved Hamptons and NYC farm-to-table mecca, the chef's bold, locally sourced takes on classic dishes anchor this rising hot spot.
Wednesday, April 3, 12:00 noon
Beard on Books: Michael Romano
Each day the entire staff of Danny Meyer's award-winning collection of Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants sits down to enjoy "family meal" together just before service begins. The dishes are simple enough to be... Read more >
On the Menu: Week of March 24
Here's what's on our calendar next week:
Sunday, March 24, 6:00 P.M.
Sunday Supper at Chelsea Market
Back by popular demand, this convivial Friends of James Beard Benefit will bring together a formidable group of chefs from both near and far to prepare the ultimate family-style feast at New York City's iconic Chelsea Market. Sunday Supper at Chelsea Market raises funds for the James Beard Foundation's Scholarship for Fulton Youth of the Future at Robert Fulton Houses, as well as Wellness in the Schools.
Tuesday, March 26, 7:00 P.M.
If you've ever contemplated Passover's fifth question—"Why on this night isn't the food better?"—we hope to see you at our annual second-night Passover seder. We've enlisted the brightest stars of NYC's new Jewish food... Read more >
On the Menu: Week of March 10
Here's what's happening at the Beard House and beyond next week:
Monday, March 11, 7:00 P.M.
Nearly 20 years ago, Bernard and Sarah Bouissou found love in French cuisine—and with each other—while working at New York City's legendary Le Cirque. Today the husband-and-wife team indulge their shared passion for French cuisine at their eponymous restaurant and wine bar.
Tuesday, March 12, 6:30 P.M.
From Scratch Sessions: Japanese Essentials
Acclaimed chef and cookbook author Tadashi Ono will teach us the finer points of making onigiri, Japan's adorable rice-based snack food. Sake expert Timothy Sullivan will also be on hand to walk us through sake basics, including its production and various... Read more >
On the Menu: Week of February 24
Check out next week's events at the Beard House and beyond:
Sunday, February 24, 6:00 P.M.
Friends of James Beard Benefit: Tampa, FL
Join host chef Chad Johnson and a carefully culled group of his esteemed colleagues for a taste of Florida's finest talent at this special Friends of James Beard Benefit, where a delectable menu of seasonal, ingredient-driven New American cuisine will be served.
Monday, February 25, 7:00 P.M.
A charming, medieval city in Italy's Abruzzo region, L'Aquila is known for a vibrant, rich cuisine crafted from humble ingredients. Joe Cicala, the executive chef at Le Virtù in Philadelphia and an alum of Del Posto and Roberto Donna's Galileo, will showcase L'Aquila's bold culinary tradition at this... Read more >
Video: Peter Chang Returns to the James Beard House
Nearly three years after he was profiled in The New Yorker (subscription required), the famously itinerant Peter Chang seems to have gingerly set down roots. He splits his dinner shifts among three different Chinese restaurants in central Virginia, and though it's said that his exact location on any given night remains anybody's guess, we managed to pin him down for a celebration of the Year of the Snake at the James Beard House. You can watch a short video of Chang working in the kitchen below. A film from his 2012 event can be seen here.
On the Menu: Week of February 17
Here's what's coming up at the James Beard House:
Wednesday, February 20, 12:00 P.M.
Beard on Books: JBF Award Winner Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart
In their new cookbook, Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking, JBF Award winner Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart celebrate the "mother cuisine of America," offering their expert guidance on classic Southern cuisine and traditions. The heartfelt book transports the reader to a simpler time: when comforting, homemade food was an indispensable part of daily life.
Wednesday, February 20, 7:00 P.M.
One of the Southwest's pioneering chefs, Mark Kiffin was a Santa Fe institution long before he reinvented the Compound, a historic... Read more >
On the Menu: Week of February 10
Here's what's coming up at the James Beard House:
Sunday, February 10, 4:00
Here at the Beard Foundation, we have a number of annual traditions. One of the most beloved is our Valentine's Day tea, for which we enlist a group of all-star chefs and pastry chefs to prepare a harmonious selection of sweets and savories.
Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 P.M.
We've rounded up a team of New York chefs to bring you an indulgent taste of Mardi Gras. Join us for this spirited walk-around party featuring delicious bites and festive cocktails.
Thursday, February 14, 7:00
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On the Menu: Week of February 3
Here's what's on deck at the Beard House:
Monday, February 4, 7:00 P.M.
When Alex Stupak and his team opened Empellón Taqueria in NYC's West Village, it was such an instant hit that they had to launch the more complex Empellón Cocina on the East Side. Now both restaurants are lauded among the city's discerning diners for their vibrant, seductive interpretations of authentic Mexican flavors.
Tuesday, February 5, 7:00 P.M.
Bostonians know that the Museum of Fine Arts offers more than just a world-renowned collection—the stately on-site restaurants attract epicureans as well as art lovers. Join us at the Beard House when chef Tim Partridge crafts an exquisite seasonal menu sure to... Read more >
On the Menu: Week of January 27
Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week:
Sunday, January 27, 12:00 P.M.
After stints working with Susur Lee, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, David Bouley, and Craig Shelton, chef Ian Kapitan has landed in Long Island City, where his rustic American nose-to-tail cooking—and housemade charcuterie, preserves, and pickles—is garnering rave reviews.
Monday, January 28, 7:00 P.M.
An alum of Vermont's Equinox, chef Tyler Anderson has brought his prodigious talent and imaginative vision to his first solo venture. At Millwright's Restaurant and Tavern, Anderson treats diners to refined New England cuisine "that both dazzles and delights," as per a rave review in the New York Times.... Read more >
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Indonesia to ban exports of metal ore from 2014, ministry says
Indonesia will oblige mining companies to process metal ores locally from 2014, including copper, iron ore, nickel and bauxite, according to a ministerial decree that confirms a timetable in the nation's 2009 mining law.
The planned change will boost state revenues, ensure supplies of processed metals for local industry and encourage investment in processing plants, according the decree, which was posted yesterday on the website of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. The decree was signed by the Energy and Mineral Resources minister Jero Wacik on February 6
The law is aimed at boosting the value of output from mines, as well as limiting environmental damage in Southeast Asia's biggest economy. The regulation will bar companies with existing operations such as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and Newmont Mining Corp. from shipping ore overseas, forcing them to build smelting plants, or sell production to local processors.
"We all support the idea of the regulation, so we're not only known as raw-material exporters, but can also be known as producers of high-value metals," Syahrir Abubakar, executive director at the Indonesian Mining Association, said from Bandung, West Java. "Unfortunately not all companies are ready to comply with the regulations because investing in processing plants needs a lot of money and it takes time to build the plants."
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Freeport runs the Grasberg mine in Indonesia's Papua province, which contains the world's largest recoverable copper reserves and the largest single gold reserve, while Newmont extracts copper and gold from the Batu Hijau mine in Sumbawa.
Rubi Purnomo, a Jakarta-based spokesman for Newmont's local unit, declined to comment on the issue, referring questions to association. Ramdani Sirait, a Jakarta-based spokesman at PT Freeport Indonesia, didn't answer a phone call seeking comment.
The government will allow the export of copper cathode of 99.9 percent purity, according to the decree, which also stated that bauxite must be processed into smelter- or chemical-grade alumina before shipment. Nickel exports will be allowed in processed metal, such as ferronickel, while iron ore must be processed into so-called sponge iron with a minimum purity of 80 percent, or 88 percent alloy, according to the decree.
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There is a reason for clinical trials. Clinical trials are performed to demonstrate statistically significant clinical benefit and safety in humans. If there is no clinical benefit, the FDA is not going to approve the drug. In this way, the FDA protects us from being treated with drugs that don't work, and protects us from frauds that would like to sell us drugs that don't work. Avastin should NO CLINICAL BENEFIT in treating breast cancer. Therefore, it will not be approved. We won't end up spending billions of dollars on a drug that doesn't work. Thank God for the government run FDA that protects us from placebos.
I think Vitter must own stock in Roche.
I SENT IN THIS suggestion ONE MONTH AGO to BP, CNN, even the LSU forum. They need to cut the riser pipe to a few feet above the blowout preventer, and then ram smomething down the pipe to plug it. Unless there are other leaks around the preventer, how hard could this be?!!!


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Titanfall has landed – Microsoft is hoping this EA published multiplayer juggernaut from those that brought the world Call Of Duty, will shift a few Xbox Ones. Failing that, hopefully it will shift a few Windows systems or even the odd Xbox 360 or two.
Having spent a great deal of time during the beta phase it was nice to try out the full blown game this week. What can I add to the words expounded in the beta discussion? Not a great deal, the full game adds a bunch more maps, all just as high quality as the two on show in the beta. There is plenty of verticality, as well as pilot hidey-holes which are needed when a man on foot takes on a twenty-foot mech.
Because I was playing just before the general release, the servers (particularly those closest, but not actually on the Australian continent) were not overly populated. This made playing the campaign multiplayer mode – as opposed to the classic multiplayer mode – problematic. Lack of opponents made spending time at the "connecting" screen obnoxiously lengthy.
If firing rockets at big clomping mechs is not your bag, perhaps peppering zombies or plants might be more up your street.
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Soonr connects you to the mobile cloud, adds project management
By Jim Karpen on Wed, 05/06/2009
The mobile cloud is essential. In the past when we each had a single computer, it wasn't necessary. But now we all have a menagerie of gadgets and computers: home computer, work computer, laptop computer, iPhone, netbook. I was just out of town for a few days, and it would have made my life so much easier if I'd had all of my gizmos in sync. That's what Soonr does for you.


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Are you near graduation and wondering how to begin your job search?
Are you stressed about securing your job before you graduate?
Are you overwhelmed by the incredibly long list of classifieds every week?
Are you an alumnus making a job change or re-entering the job market?
If any of these situations describe you, do not despair! Here are the top ten tips for conducting a successful job search.
1. Develop a clear objective for your job search. The first step in your job search is to define what career field you are interested in pursuing. Once you define your career field, you can better focus your search. For example, if your academic major is communication, in which area of communication are you interested: public relations, advertising, broadcasting, journalism, event planning? Once you create a clear objective it is easier to prepare your job search tools and search for jobs.
2. Clarify your skills and abilities. You must first understand what you are marketing before you can effectively market your "product". In a job search, the product you market is YOU. The employer will only consider the information you can effectively communicate. How do you know what your skills are? Create a skills inventory. Make a list of all the skills you have demonstrated in previous positions. Ask friends or supervisors which of your skills they value. Stop by the Career Services Office and complete the skills inventory on the Kuder Journey program.
3. Sharpen your tools. An excellent cover letter, resume, and portfolio, are the key tools with which to conduct a successful job search. These tools help you secure an interview. You may have tremendous skills and strong academic preparation, but employers will not likely consider you if you don't make a good first impression through your written materials. Take the time to read resume writing resources in the Office of Career Services and online. Create a solid resume and cover letter on Optimal Resume, then ask the Career Services staff, faculty members, and other friends who have hiring experience, to evaluate your feedback.
4. Determine the type of company for which you would like to work. Do you prefer large or small companies? Do you want to work in the non-profit, private or public sector? Are you thinking about working for a domestic or international company? What kinds of values do you seek in an employer? One of the goals of a job search is to find the best fit between candidate and employer. By thinking about what kind of an organization you want to work for, you will be proactive in finding a good career match. Once you determine desirable characteristics, research a variety of companies to find which organizations possess those characteristics.
5. Determine where you would like to live. Job satisfaction is closely linked with lifestyle satisfaction. If you are content in your personal life, you are more likely to be satisfied in your professional life. Ask yourself questions like:
- Do I want to live in a big or small city?
- What part of the country best suits me?
- Do I want to be close to my family?
- How long am I willing to commute to work?
- What part of the country can best accommodate my career interests?
6. Outline your network of contacts. Networking is one of the most effective methods for securing a job. Make a list of at least ten people who can assist in your job search. For example, your dad's neighbor may work for the company to which you are applying. Your Communication professor may have connections with a major public relations firm in a metropolitan area. Your co-worker at your part-time job has an aunt who is on faculty at the graduate school to which you recently applied. Often a contact which seems quite minor or distant can be quite significant. Once you have made a list of networking contacts, call each person and let them know what type of job you are seeking and what your qualifications are. Then offer to send them a resume and ask them for other references you can contact.
7. Consult the alumni network, one of the best resources for conducting a job search. Available in the Career Services Office, the alumni directory lists of Bethany graduates including contact information, place of employment, and academic major. Bethany graduates have a strong connection to Bethany College and have completed very similar academic programs as current students. Alumni are very willing to assist current students in their job searches.
8. Review classified advertisements in the Sunday and Wednesday issues of newspapers. Though not as effective as networking, it is important to regularly review the classified section of newspapers located in cities where you want to live.
9. Target companies regardless of current job openings. Do not wait until a job is posted to contact a desirable company or organization. Around half of available jobs are filled before they are announced publicly. Because openings are often announced internally, it is important to have your resume on file with a company so you may be considered when an opening arises.
10. Be proactive: don't wait for employers to call you. Remember, you are in charge of your job search. Do not wait for employers to contact you. If you find a company you want to join, send them a professional letter stating your desire to work for them and why you would be an excellent candidate. Then, follow up with a telephone call. The worst thing they can tell you is no. The best thing they can do is schedule you for an interview. Don't become a victim of the job market. Become a leader. Take charge and determine your own career destiny!


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Colleen Lachowicz, the Democratic Senate candidate for Maine's 25th District in the state legislature, found herself in the national spotlight when the state's Republican party distributed literature attacking her for being an "orc assassination rogue named Santiaga" in World of Warcraft. Now she's sticking up for herself and her fellow gamers.
The Senate candidate spoke to Politico about her "double-life" as a WOW player and characterized her opponents and critics who consider her interest in gaming as a reason not to hold public office as out-of-touch.
"There are a lot of misconceptions about people who play online games. I've played with people who are retired, college professors and lawyers. I've only ever played with adults."
She also said she was confused how the criticism could be valid as it relates to her campaign, platform or qualifications for the office. A spokesman for the Maine Republican Party said in the literature that they believe her hobby raises "questions about Lachowicz's maturity and her ability to make serious decisions". They also criticized some comments she made while playing the game and referenced them in their literature.
"I don't understand why I'm being targeted for playing online games when all I've done is campaign on the issues. That's the baffling thing. I'm out talking to people all the time about how what the Republicans are doing is affecting working class families in the district. I'd really like to get back to that."
Image: Colleenlachowicz.com (Lachowicz's mug)


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Wisconsin Borrowers Who Lost Homes to Foreclosure May Be Eligible for Payment
MADISON — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that approximately 26,400 Wisconsin residents who lost their homes to foreclosure between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2011, soon will receive important information about how to file a claim for payment under the national mortgage settlement.
To be eligible, residents must have had mortgages serviced by one of the five following banks that participated in the settlement:
• Bank of America
• Citi
• Wells Fargo
• JP Morgan Chase
• Ally/GMAC
The exact amount of individual payments will depend on the total number of borrowers who file a claim. Eligible borrowers do not need to prove financial harm to receive a payment, nor do they give up their rights to pursue a lawsuit against their mortgage servicer. Attorney General Van Hollen encourages every eligible Wisconsin citizen to file a claim for their share of the payments.
Form Distribution and Deadline
Last week, the national settlement administrator began mailing notification postcards and emailing notification letters to eligible borrowers nationwide. In Wisconsin, packets containing a letter from the Attorney General, claim form, instructions, and answers to frequently asked questions are being mailed to eligible borrowers beginning September 24, 2012, and continuing through October 12, 2012.
The deadline for all claims is January 18, 2013. Payment checks are expected to be mailed in mid-2013.
Attorney General Van Hollen urges Wisconsin borrowers to complete their claim forms and return them as soon as possible in the envelope provided, or to file the claim form online at http://www.nationalmortgagesettlement.com/
Claim Form Assistance Available Free
The one-page claim form is easy to complete. Borrowers who have questions or need assistance filing their claim may contact the settlement administrator toll-free at: 1-866-430-8358. Alternatively, borrowers may send questions by email to: firstname.lastname@example.com
Eligible Borrowers Who Have Not Been Notified
If you believe you may qualify for a payment but have not received a notice in the mail (perhaps because you have moved), you can contact the settlement administrator by calling toll-free at 1-866-430-8358 to request an application. You also may email the settlement administrator at: firstname.lastname@example.com
Receipt of Settlement Funds Does Not Preclude Relief Through The Independent Foreclosure Review Program
If your primary residence was involved in a foreclosure process between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010, you may qualify for a free Independent Foreclosure Review. The Independent Foreclosure Review, a program supervised by federal bank regulators, determines whether individual homeowners suffered financial injury and should receive compensation, or other remedy, due to errors or other problems during their home foreclosure process. The Independent Foreclosure Review program covers many more banks than the five covered by the national mortgage settlement. Homeowners meeting the initial eligibility criteria were mailed notification letters in 2011. Eligible homeowners have until December 31, 2012, to submit the Request for Review form, which can be either mailed or completed online at http://www.independentforeclosurereview.com/
Eligible borrowers may get a payment from the settlement even if they participate in another foreclosure claims process. However, any payment received may reduce payments borrowers may be eligible to receive in any other foreclosure claim process or legal proceeding. Attorney General Van Hollen encourages all Wisconsin residents potentially eligible under either the national mortgage settlement or the Independent Foreclosure Review, or both of these programs, to file claims.
Beware of Scams
Borrowers should not need to pay anyone to file their claim. Attorney General Van Hollen warns all homeowners to be aware of settlement-related scams. Do not provide personal information or pay money to anyone who calls or emails you claiming that they are providing settlement-related assistance. If you believe someone is conducting a settlement-related scam, contact the Wisconsin Department of Justice Consumer Protection Hotline by calling 1-800-998-0700 or 1-608-266-1852 or email the Wisconsin Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Good morning. I'm David Greene. Sit down, Punxsutawney Phil. Over the weekend, people in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, gathered for a weather forecast from caterpillars. Woolly bear caterpillars are black, with a brown stripe down the middle and folklore says the larger the stripe, the milder the winter. At the 17th annual Woolly Worm Winter Weather Prognostication Festival - say that twice - several woolly bears predicted a wet, cold winter ahead. Of course, they were wrong last year. It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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ECB's Constancio Says Must Wait and See About Economic Outlook
July 5 (Bloomberg) -- European Central Bank Vice President Vitor Constancio comments on monetary policy and the euro-area's sovereign-debt crisis. He spoke at a press conference in Frankfurt today after the ECB cut interest rates to a record-low 0.75 percent from 1 percent.
"The conclusions of the review was that the program was still on track. The conclusion was positive. We have to wait and see how the economy will perform in the near future. Certainly all conditions are there for the compliance with the program."
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When I take on a project, I tend to ignore everything else in my life. When I decided to start work on an ebook of original desserts, my kitchen started to look much as it does around the holidays when I'm baking and candy-making during every free moment I have. For Christmas, I like to make gift baskets of goodies, each year trying to get a bit more elaborate, always trying to include one thing specific to that person. Each year when I'm finished, I say never again.
With my kitchen in a new state of disaster – there are desserts everywhere (a sane person would stretch a project like this over weeks, happily snapping away a photo when they decide to make a dessert, but I never really claimed to be sane), it's been somewhat of a struggle to cook everything from scratch.
Yeah, about that. It's confession time.
I first slipped a bit without even realizing it, when I slathered some Hellman's onto freshly toasted bread (hey, I made the bread from scratch), covered it in bacon and sliced tomatoes, and finally draped a lettuce leaf over it all. And of course topped it off with another slice of homemade bread slathered with Hellman's.
I'm a failure.
But at least I didn't realize that mistake until after the fact. I had nothing against making mayonaisse, other than the fact that I don't like it very much to begin with. I use mayo for two things, and two things only: BLT's and tartar sauce. Of course, I admit that my feelings toward the real deal may just be completely different. So, I've added making mayonaisse to my To Do list.
But I've knowingly broken the rules since then. First, after making up a batch of taco meat, full of onions and peppers, and lots of different spices, I realized I had a bag of opened organic tortilla chips in my pantry. (Why I couldn't find them on the first day when it was lunchtime and my stomach was trying to eat itself, I'll still never know.) Instead of making homemade tortillas for dinner that night, I made nachos. And then had nachos again for lunch the following day. And then had nachos again for dinner one night this week.
But even if you can forgive me for that transgression (after all, the chips were already open and in the pantry when I began this challenge), the real crime occurred when I decided I would purchase hamburger buns from the bakery. I had thrown myself into dessert making with such force that everything else was pushed aside. I had the choice to dirty up dishes making another dessert to photograph, or dirtying the dishes to make hamburger buns.
And then I remembered the reason I took on the Scratch Challenge – to basically force myself into preparing wholesome food everyday, regardless of everything else going on in my life. I thought of Julie Powell, and how the year she cooked all of Julia's recipes, she often didn't have dinner on the table until after 10 pm. I mean, the point is for me to not take the easy way out, just because I'm busy. What's the point of a challenge if you're choosing not to follow through? But as it turned out, a friend called me last night to offer up a change in menu. He was already making steak au poive and asked if I'd like to throw some filets into the mix. (This would be why I keep a butchered tenderloin or two in my freezer.) Yes! One of my favorite meals ever.
So instead of releasing the ebook today like I had hoped, I decided to give a preview of one of the desserts. The rest will be coming soon.