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SIGNAL's Incoming columnist Linton Wells II doesn't pull any punches when it comes down to how we might fare better in Afghanistan. Even this morning, news reports emerged on President Obama's commitment to Afghanistan as he told an audience of military veterans that despite challenges (and a growing tide of criticism), the U.S. has "clear and achievable" goals in the country.
In last month's SIGNAL, Wells noted that "the U.S. government-and others-consistently have failed to treat information and communications as either a critical infrastructure or as an essential service in Afghanistan." He continues that theme this month, pointing to UnityNet as a much-needed resource for that conflict:
As the strategy in Afghanistan has shifted away from counterterrorism and toward counterinsurgency, stabilization and reconstruction, the emphasis on the ground has shifted to a population-centric approach. This generates a need for previously neglected "white" information about the Afghan people. Sensitive intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance approaches may be needed to obtain information about "red"-Taliban-targets, but much of the population-centric information is available from open sources. These include the Internet and nontraditional partners such as NGOs and PVOs.
The ISAF-led coalition thus must engage more effectively in this environment, and this is where UnityNet is focused. Part of this is knowledge management, but bandwidth also needs to be increased because Internet access in the field is limited for ISAF, Defense Department and intelligence units as well as for civilian players. Facilitating communications among civil and military government entities, as well as with civilian and Afghan partners, requires an integrated information and connectivity initiative.
In this context, UnityNet can encourage a self-sustaining, open-sharing environment that can help connect economically disadvantaged populations to the global community via the Internet. The underlying tenets are straightforward: First, open information empowers and informs populations to take action on their own behalf. Second, an informed populace, supported by an informed international community, is more likely to make better choices for its cultural, socio-economic and governance challenges.
Be sure to read the entire column here. Linton traces the path from how technology helps with relief efforts in Haiti to how it can be used in Afghanistan. Most importantly, he says, these initiatives "help move the population-centric information that is in people's minds, notebooks and disconnected computers onto the Internet so that it can be discovered and shared for maximum benefit."
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Discussion in 'Politics & Current Events' started by MasterShake29, Mar 27, 2011.
Well to be fair, at least two of the four people cited in the article are assholes.
Some good Democratic failure:
"Long handled tools?"
Toilet brushes? Sponge mops?
What difference does he think it makes?
Yes, that's been my main priority when I sleep at a Motel 6...the quality of the sheets. Not whether or not there's a dead body sleeping below me or what act of sexual congress just took place not an hour before my moving van gets there.
It is supposed to reduce back injuries suffered by the cleaning people.
Too bad we don't already have a bureaucracy specifically charged with exactly that kind of watchdoggery.
Just to be clear: fitted sheets are far more likely to stay on the bed while ppl have sex and/or sleep naked. If the sheets get pulled off, there's NOTHING protecting the bed, so the next guest to stay there is far more likely to be exposed to nasty stuff.
It's a health issue, ladies.
Hoffa Threatens GOP At Obama Event: "Let's Take These Son Of Bitches Out"
So, if someone decides to go murder a GOP official in the next few days, should Hoffa deserve any blame? He's the one calling it a "war".
I am posting this both here and the GOP thread to show the failure of both parties according to this person who's been involved in politics the last 30 years...
Goodbye to All That: Reflections of a GOP Operative Who Left the Cult
What do the Democrats offer these people? Essentially nothing. Democratic Leadership Council-style "centrist" Democrats were among the biggest promoters of disastrous trade deals in the 1990s that outsourced jobs abroad: NAFTA, World Trade Organization, permanent most-favored-nation status for China. At the same time, the identity politics/lifestyle wing of the Democratic Party was seen as a too illegal immigrant-friendly by downscaled and outsourced whites.[3]
While Democrats temporized, or even dismissed the fears of the white working class as racist or nativist, Republicans went to work. To be sure, the business wing of the Republican Party consists of the most energetic outsourcers, wage cutters and hirers of sub-minimum wage immigrant labor to be found anywhere on the globe. But the faux-populist wing of the party, knowing the mental compartmentalization that occurs in most low-information voters, played on the fears of that same white working class to focus their anger on scapegoats that do no damage to corporations' bottom lines: instead of raising the minimum wage, let's build a wall on the Southern border (then hire a defense contractor to incompetently manage it). Instead of predatory bankers, it's evil Muslims. Or evil gays. Or evil abortionists.
How do they manage to do this? Because Democrats ceded the field. Above all, they do not understand language. Their initiatives are posed in impenetrable policy-speak: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The what? - can anyone even remember it? No wonder the pejorative "Obamacare" won out. Contrast that with the Republicans' Patriot Act. You're a patriot, aren't you? Does anyone at the GED level have a clue what a Stimulus Bill is supposed to be? Why didn't the White House call it the Jobs Bill and keep pounding on that theme?
You know that Social Security and Medicare are in jeopardy when even Democrats refer to them as entitlements. "Entitlement" has a negative sound in colloquial English: somebody who is "entitled" selfishly claims something he doesn't really deserve. Why not call them "earned benefits," which is what they are because we all contribute payroll taxes to fund them? That would never occur to the Democrats. Republicans don't make that mistake; they are relentlessly on message: it is never the "estate tax," it is the "death tax." Heaven forbid that the Walton family should give up one penny of its $86-billion fortune. All of that lucre is necessary to ensure that unions be kept out of Wal-Mart, that women employees not be promoted and that politicians be kept on a short leash.
I am sure once he took the stage our President admonished Hoffa and advised him to tone down the violent rhetoric and return to civil dialogue (nudge, nudge, wink, wink).
On the long-handled tool issue, I think there is a health issue with using short handled tools: lots of chronic injuries take place from constantly stooping over using them. Similar to issues farm workers faced when using short handled implements in the fields.
So it actually makes a lot of difference.
How strange, Fox News and RealClearPolitics edited the comments. I never would have guessed.
Goodbye to All That: Reflections of a GOP Operative Who Left the Cult
Great article. Thanks for the link.
Yeah...because this is EXACTLY the same as putting cross-hairs on politicians and saying we need to "take them out" and "take dead aim"
just saw the unedited version....guess you both got played ...
truth be told...labor is being ATTACKED (another war term) by the GOP and they need to fight back (through the political process, as noted)...
this country could use a stronger middle class...not saying that Hoffa and his ilk are the answer...but you can't ignore the need for a vibrant middle class
Oh please, you're just being silly. It was the President himself that called for a new era of civility. That lasted about 5 minutes.
you are being naive..
All this Teamster talk of war is appropriate. Seen what the unions and liberal politics have done to Detroit? The place looks like a war zone.
I don't at all condone some of the words he used and his overall tone. but if Tea Party followers who have been blindly supporting their own use of militant/violent rhetoric for a few years now (not necessarily saying you, by the way) want to get offended by this, they can not only f'k off out the door buty can expect to be mocked and laughed at every step of the way.
EDIT: But, surprise surprise, a good deal of it was FOX blowing distorting the fact. Shocking, just shocking I tell you.
Are you for serious?
Straight from Rush's mouth through babble-vfish to your ears...
If you happen to be in Detroit, please drive through the east side or the southwest side with any negative photos of Obama. The residents will love you.
One need not listen to Limbaugh to realize Detroit is a city in decline.
no one doubts the state of affairs in Detroit is dire, just your asinine comment that "Liberal" policies got it there
Let's see, decades of Democratic rule in a union town in one of the bluest of blue states. So whose policies are to blame then?
Try years of overeliance on one industry, said industry not focusing on the future. That, more than anything, has hurt Detroit.
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I remember when my mom passed away. It was one of the worst nights of my life. She would always tell me too be strong and don't take **** from other people. It was kind of like a motto for her. A couple of weeks later some kid in my class was one of those douche bags that always said "Your mom." I was talking too someone near him and I was talking about something and the last words to come out of my mouth were 'So I had to stop.' He turned around and said 'That's not what your mom told me last night.' Since he didn't know I politely told him my mother passed away a couple of weeks a go and I'd appreciate if he didn't say mom jokes too me. He just said whatever and started talking too his friend. The very next day the same kid walked up too me while I was minding my own business, gave me a dollar and said 'I still owe your mom a buck from last night.' Right at that moment, I was ******* furious. I started screaming and yelling at the punk ass. It was literary uncontrollable. While I was yelling spit was coming from my mouth. I tackled him and started to punch him in his face. I got at least 5 good punches too his face before a teacher came and broke it up. The security guard and cop had to talk too me and I told them what happened. The cops mother recently passed away also so he told me that he wasn't going to give me a ticket. After that day the same kid always avoids me and had to transfer out of every class I had with him.
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For a change, a startling run of uplifting news
Safe completion of Discovery's mission, happy ending to Air France crash, and submarine rescue buoyed our spirits.
The "good news" folks have had a good week. Those are the people who say that the news industry focuses on bad stuff, tragedies and mayhem. But when the shuttle Discovery touched down in California on Tuesday, it was the third piece of a remarkable run of good fortune that began last Tuesday when all passengers and crew of an Air France jetliner escaped with their lives after the craft crashed on landing. And seven Russian submariners rose from the depths of the frigid Pacific when all seemed lost.
In the three instances, the news was that no one died, and all emerged safely from harrowing situations.
The greatest potential loss of life was in Toronto, where Flight A358 hurtled down the runway in a storm and broke apart. In a case of instant teamwork put into execution, the 297 passengers and 12 crew members evacuated, most within the first minute. The last occupant was out in no more than two minutes. There were some broken bones, true. But worse could have happened. Minutes later, flames engulfed the plane.
And could the situation have been any more dire for those Russian submariners? After their mini-sub got snagged on cables and a fishing net more than 600 feet deep off Russia's Pacific coast, the submariners were in big trouble. With limited oxygen in a deadly cold environment, they were stuck. A multinational effort was mounted. With less than a day's worth of oxygen remaining, the British freed the sub by the use of a remote device. The shaken but jubilant Russians thanked all. "We have seen in deeds, not in words, what the brotherhood of the sea means," Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said.
Then, on Tuesday, countless Americans held their breath as Discovery re-entered the atmosphere. The 2003 Columbia tragedy reminded us that no shuttle re-entry is routine, all the moreso on Tuesday after Discovery's in-flight repair work and four landing attempts. When Discovery rolled to a stop, the nation was collectively relieved.
So the news on those three days in those three instances was that no one died and all were safe. It was news to celebrate.
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I'm making the executive decision to post about dinner with Top Chef All Star winner Richard Blais rather than do a Friday faves post. Sound good?
I arrived at The Kitchen last night to the scene of a lovely holiday party. Yes, holiday as in thanksgiving or Christmas. Magazines work ahead of time, and I'm definitely not complaining because that makes it a-okay for me to celebrate Christmas in July!
After a little mingling, we all sat down (I made sure to sit front and center!) and we're introduced to a representative from Dannon (the sponsor) as well as the man of the hour, Chef Richard Blais!
I have to say, he was so personable and seemed so comfortable. He had no trouble focusing on his cooking demo and making us all laugh at the same time. I'm sure he's had lots of practice with all his guest appearances, but it just seemed so natural!
He cooked us a beautiful holiday meal that was slightly "modernized" by using traditional ingredients to make creative dishes that had been created with Greek yogurt. By replacing some of the cream and fat with yogurt, each dish was modified to be a bit healthier without sacrificing that awesome taste associated with the indulgence of the holiday season.
On the menu:
Lamb tartare
Acorn squash soup with pomegranate seeds
Beet and orange salad with avocado dressing
Roasted Turkey with "loaded" sweet potatoes and mac 'n cheese
Panna cotta with clementines, ginger, and almonds
Egg nog martini
Oh. My. Goodness.
Everything was oh so delicious. There was hardly a drop left when I was done with the meal. It was so inspiring. It makes me want to take charge of a Thanksgiving dinner and create a memorable, secretly healthier meal.
Before I go, I'd like to share my embarrassing moment for the month.
I was chatting with one of the PR reps before while waiting to say thank you and goodbye to Richard and, somehow, the fact that I've started a blog came up. She said she's always looking for new recipes, and would love to know the name. I don't know if you all know this, but I'm very shy and even my family and friends don't really know about my blog. I sheepishly told her the name, and on I went to talk to Richard.
Than, as I'm leaving, she says she'll take a look at my blog. So, Richard jumps in and says he will too. What do I do? I say "no, no, no" and get all blushy. WHAT!
So he says, "ok I won't." I immediately feel so dumb because I'm sure he was just being nice, so I calmly explained of course they could check it out, I'm just shy! Oh, brother. =)
I'm well on my way to the beach as we speak! Have a great weekend everyone!


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Rented these for a day at Whistler, BC recently. What fun! Good floatation throught the west coast crud yet responsive on the moguls. No problem on the packed groomers either. I did't get a chance to try them in the powder though. My other favourites: Rossignol Experience 88 (for powder) and Atomic Affinity Storm.
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"This quick and easy vegetarian pasta is creamy and satisfying any night of the week."
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uncooked corkscrew-shaped pasta
1 cup
broccoli flowerets
1 medium
carrot, sliced
1 cup
V8® 100% Vegetable Juice
1 (10.75 ounce) can
Campbell's® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Celery Soup
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garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon
ground black pepper
I substituted canned Italian spiced tomatoes for the V8 and added red pepper flakes and mustard for more flavor.
I cooked the pasta in 1litre of vegetable stock.
Instead of celery soup, I used mushroom soup.
I added a splash worcester sauce and dark soya sauce, added crush black pepper and used 1 tin of chopped tomatoes rather than the V8 juice.
But it still felt like it was missing something.
11 Ratings
Pretty bland and tasteless.
Could use a little bit more flavor, so get creative with the spices and the vegetables. But great base for a perfect vegetarian alternative
loved this! it gets 4 stars only because as written, the recipe is a little bland. Our trick to fix it up was to add about a tablespoon of prepared mustard-- gives the sauce just the zing it needs. my husband claims it tastes like ravioli sauce from a certain italian restaurant & everyone ate the veggies without complaint. This is a keeper!
This was okay. I had to use tomato juice instead of V8 because I do not drink it and did not want to buy a case or a big bottle of it. I do not know if this made a difference. It was also a little bland. I might try again with more spices and because it was easy to make.
It was ok. Next time I think I would add some more spices and some hot sauce. On the bright side my kids loved it! If I make it again for them I will add more veggies and keep it bland
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"Nothing brings out the flavor of fresh peaches better than a fruit cobbler, and this one bakes up in 30 minutes."
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biscuit baking mix
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sugar, divided
3 tablespoons
cinnamon, divided
3/4 cup
Kikkoman Pearl® Organic Original Soymilk
5 cups
fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
1 cup
corn syrup
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Not so good. Followed exactly and it came out very wet. I had to bake it twice as long to make it work. Good flavor, but otherwise not impressed.
4 Ratings
This was a very easy recipe! The flavor was good but very runny like the others said. Next time I make it I'll omit the corn syrup & add 1/4c. of corn starch to the peaches.
This was pretty good. However, it is really runny which is fine if you like extra sauce for ice cream. Really really sweet, next time I will cut the syrup and sugar in half.
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Calories from Fat: 148
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ELEANOR SEYFER (1923-2000). Dr. Robert R. Starr Alaska Medical Mission Scrapbook; 1955-1956. .2 cu. ft.
Eleanor Seyfer was from Denver, Colorado. She was the leader of a circle of the North Presbyterian Church in Denver, which supported the works of medical missionary Dr. Robert R. Starr. In 1955 and 1956, Dr. Starr was the physician for the Alaska Medical Mission in Klawock, Alaska, which was owned and operated by the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. Dr. Starr and the mission's clinic in Klawock served the Prince of Wales Island communities of Klawock, Craig, and Hydaburg, and cooperated with the Alaska Native Service's public health programs. Dr. Starr, his wife Ruth, and their eight children were residents at the mission's clinic at Klawock from August 1955 until December 1956, when they returned to Denver. Eleanor Seyfer died in Denver, Colorado, in 2000.
The collection consists of Eleanor Seyfer's scrapbook concerning support for the work of medical missionary Dr. Robert R. Starr and his family in Klawock, Alaska, in 1955 and 1956. The thirteen page scrapbook contains: eleven letters from Dr. Starr and members of his family in Klawock to Eleanor Seyfer in Denver; a copy of a single page missionary profile of Dr. Starr; two clippings of articles on the mission published in the Presbyterian magazine Outreach (January, June-July 1956); one clipping of an article on the mission published in the North Presbyterian Church's bulletin (June 1956); one black and white photograph of the Starr family, taken at Stapleton Airfield in Denver before leaving for Alaska on May 22, 1955; and a clipping of a map of Southeast Alaska marked with the location of Klawock. Two of the letters are mimeographs addressed to friends of the mission and report on its activities (Oct. 15, 1955, Apr. 23, 1956). Two letters are by Dr. Starr and typed on mission letterhead, one appealing to Seyler's circle for a supply of guase sponges for the clinic (Feb. 16, 1956), and the other announcing the closure of the mission at the end of 1956 (Dec. 9, 1956). Four of the letters are by Ruth Starr thanking Seyfer and her circle for sending gifts of clothing and other items to the family in Klawock. Three letters are thank-you notes from the Starr children for gifts received from the circle. The scrapbook also contains captions related to the letters and clippings and a list of gifts sent to the Starrs. The profile, letters, clippings and photograph have been removed from the scrapbook to better preserve them.
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6-Crocadile Canyon – After a
couple of tough trips this gelding not only got back in the win column, but
went down the road in a career best 1:50.3, expect another send fresh off
another claim
1A-Shaving Mug – Pulled off
the 20-1 upset & took a new mark by taking advantage of a live cover trip
behind Heza Buckeye & kicked home in a sharp :26.4, draws inside for the
repeat attempt in a competitive final
8-Stormin Rustler – Nailed
him last week when he rallied to a mild upset, classy 11YO lands outside, but
remains on his game & can vault off the expected lively action
4-World Cup – Drops out of
the Open Handicap & was racing well against the top guns, slips under the
money cap by just $20 & draws well in what looks like a tailor made spot
9-Tag Up And Go – This
gelding flashed sudden speed, controlled the pace & just missed to the big
favorite Propulsion, we'll likely see how far he can go on the engine again
5-Detroit Rapper – 4YO has
caught fire at the bottom condition rung with two straight wins, the latest
from post ten, plus a career best 1:52.4 before that with a :26.4, he may be up
this serious test for class
3-OK Gorgeous – 4YO gelding
tried to close from an impossible spot again with a quality :26.2, moves inside
& remains at the reduced level, so could outclass this camera-shy bunch
4-Up Up And Out – Got roughed
up & parked out through a torrid pace & still held fourth last week,
too far back as the beaten favorite before that & draws well again
10-Rocknroll Reality – Was
forced to endure a game grind into demanding fractions last week, it appears
his best is one late move, yet he has a tall order from post ten
5-Master Of Law – Tossed in a
clunker after shipping back off a thunderous win at Mohawk, count on Takter to
right the ship & Super Brett to have him in striking range
7-Obrigado – Last week's
beaten favorite was pace compromised & caught out of position, he's
obviously more effective when involved in the action, expect more aggressive
1-Melady's Monet – Gelding
was on a roll here earlier this season & reignited his winning form in the
Yonkers Open with two straight wins from outside posts, has the inside
advantage here in an intriguing field load with possibilities
1A-That's My Opinion – Added
Lasix, tipped wide & was outsprinted by Smart Rokker, 4YO has come around
for Team Orange Crush, tough post eight draw, yet part of a solid entry
8-David's Dream – Flaunted
his class & dominated his division in a career best 1:50.1 for Team Burke,
post nine again, yet this gelding is clearly revved up at this bottom level
9-Smart Rokker – Pulled off a
class drop n pop & rallied for a new mark of 1:51 in the process, was
facing much tougher, lacks early speed & needs to find a way to overcome
post ten
7-Wild Honey – Very
consistent filly was pace compromised by the :57 half in the Del Miller, fresh
off a bang-up second to Mission Brief in the Zweig & needed her last two, Takter
won this final last year with Lifetime Pursuit in a world record 1:50.4
8-Smokinmombo – Explosive
Matter filly has blossomed into a dominant force in PASS this season, ships in
off a wire-to-wire win at The Meadows over the favorite Sarcy, second to Wild
Honey before that & may be the controlling speed in here
4-Smexi – The other
Takter-tuned filly in here has done her share of damage in PA this season,
forgive the early miscue last out, draws well to employ her aggressive style
6-Livininthefastlane – Beaten
favorite in the Del Miller came up just a length shy with a gallant effort for
Team Orange Crush, talented filly figures to vault forward off that encouraging
2-Sarcy – Well-bred Takter
trainee out an Oaks champion Southwind Allaire tuned up with a second to
Smokinmombo, who stole a :58 half at The Meadows, lands a perfect post to take
charge of this elimination
8-Spirit To Win – Saved
ground & shook loose with a late lunge to pull off the Del Miller shocker
in a career best 1:52 & trainer Dustin Jones wasn't surprised by that mile,
continues to ramp up her game for another big one from a more challenging post
5-Color's A Virgin – 2014 Dan
Patch Award winner has been the victim of bad racing luck recently, had no
chance from post eight in the Golden Girls, got torched in the Roses Are Red,
makes her second start here for Tony O'Sullivan with upset potential
4-Radar Contact – Lost
another heartbreaker last week when she was forced to grind it out through a
hot pace, obviously she's as sharp as any in here & another good post gives
her a chance for a better trip in a wide-open field
3-Anndrovette – Gutsy
four-time Dan Patch Award winner turned it around quickly with a lively,
added-distance shocker from post ten in the Golden Girls, rewarded with an
inside draw & we'll see if she can stay on her toes with the Lady Liberty
next week
10-Thinking Out Loud – 2013
US Pacing Championship upsetter rated the pace & came up short again last
week, soon to be double millionaire continues his decent down the class ladder
& post ten complicates matters
8-Mister Virgin – Recent
claim went on a speed mission & paid the price on 7-11, then ran into a
1:48 blowout winner in Capozzo, drops into more like spot, but the 11 seconds
this season is a concern
6-My Name Is Sam – Sub 1:50
performer here this season makes his second start off a sick scratch, getting
some class relief like several others in this intriguing late-night puzzle
5-Melmerby Beach – 4YO has
been sensational in all four starts here, coming away with a 1:47.3 mark, took
a few weeks off after another gutsy nose win in 1:48.1, relentless son of
Somebeachsomewhere is tough to go against
8-Doctor Butch – Loves this
oval, strong in the win column & employs an effective stalking style, look
for him to fire out for position, then use his late kick to polish it off
6-Odds On Equuleus – Taking
full advantage of some class relief this Tony Alagna-trained 5YO has regained
his edge with two straight lifetime marks of 1:47.4 and 1:47.3, may be
difficult to overhaul in current form despite the class hike
5-State Treasurer – Obviously
his slow start from post eight cost him any chance in the Haughton, yet he
still rocketed home in :25.2 to just miss, has been one of the more consistent
free for allers this season & also owns a relentless quality
6-JK Endofanera – Also
contributed to the Mach It So upset in the Haughton with a tardy beginning of
his own, makes his third start off the bench in the Takter barn, expect more
use of the accelerator pedal here
1-Doo Wop Hanover – Badly
beaten even money favorite in the Haughton was inexplicably dull after sweeping
the Graduate, how much will he be able to bounce back from the rail?
8-Calvin B – Launched a
menacing late move & just missed to the 1:49 winner Art History in :26
flat, a sharp winner here back on 6-20 on a form spree for Heidi Rohr
5-Bettor Than You – Dips back
a notch on the condition ladder after failing to get involved from post nine
behind Calvin B, look for this Burke trainee to be up closer to the pace or may
even try to cut it himself
3-Grab Your Keys – 10YO
gathers attention here based on the class & post relief factors, plus his
record of success at this oval, may be worth the price
7-Mister Truth – Two starts
back he finished third to Melmerby Beach, one of the favorites in tonight's
Open, hasn't race since getting parked on July 8, but this is a class plummet supreme
4-Well Bred – Lightly-raced
3YO gelding may be over his breaking issues, qualified behind Mcwicked &
Schnittker hands the lines to Tetrick, who was listed on the early entries
6-Sir Jake's Z Tam – Was a
hard-charging third in :26.4 from a similar post two starts back, drops back to
the bottom level & finds a field riddled with question marks
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Maid in Manhattan
|Maid in Manhattan
Theatrical release poster
|Directed by
|Wayne Wang
|Produced by
|Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Paul Schiff
Deborah Schindler
|Screenplay by
|Kevin Wade
|Story by
|John Hughes
|Jennifer Lopez
Ralph Fiennes
Natasha Richardson
|Music by
|Alan Silvestri
|Karl Walter Lindenlaub
|Edited by
|Craig McKay
|Distributed by
|Columbia Pictures
Release dates
Running time
|105 minutes
|United States
|$55 million
|Box office
|$154.9 million[1]
Maid in Manhattan is a 2002 romantic comedy film directed by Wayne Wang about a hotel maid and a high profile politician who fall in love starring Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, and Natasha Richardson. It is based on a story by John Hughes who is credited, using a pseudonym. The original music score is composed by Alan Silvestri. The film was released on December 13, 2002.
Marisa Ventura (Jennifer Lopez) is a single mother trying to get by with her young son Ty (Tyler Posey) by working as a maid for The Beresford Hotel in the heart of Manhattan. When not in school, Ty spends time among Marisa's fellow hotel workers, who think she is capable of being promoted to management.
While Marisa and fellow maid Stephanie (Marissa Matrone) are cleaning the room of socialite Caroline Lane (Natasha Richardson), Stephanie convinces Marisa to try on a designer Dolce & Gabbana coat. Lane had previously asked for it to be returned to the store and Stephanie argues that it "technically" doesn't belong to anyone at the moment. Elsewhere in the hotel, Ty befriends hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall (Ralph Fiennes), whom Ty learns has an interest in Richard Nixon, the subject of his school presentation. Ty wants to go with Chris to walk his dog and the pair go to Caroline Lane's room to ask Marisa for permission. Chris meets Marisa who is wearing the designer coat, and is instantly smitten with her. He assumes that she is Caroline Lane. The trio spend some time together in the park. Though Marisa and Chris are attracted to each other, Marisa is terrified that management will find out about the ruse and makes it a point to avoid Chris afterwards.
Chris asks the hotel's head butler Lionel Bloch (Bob Hoskins) to invite "Caroline Lane" to lunch, but he is confused when the real Caroline shows up instead of Marisa. Ironically, Marisa was present when she received the invitation and even offered Caroline some advice on what to wear for their "Lunch à deux". When the real Caroline shows up, Chris asks his assistant Jerry Siegal (Stanley Tucci) to find "the other Caroline Lane" promising that he will attend an important dinner and wishes her to go with him. Jerry asks Lionel to find her. Lionel, who has figured out that Marisa is the woman Chris has been looking for, tells her to go to the dinner and end the affair swiftly if she wants to keep her possible future in hotel management. Stephanie and the hotel staff assist her in preparing for the evening by styling her hair, loaning her an expensive dress, and a spectacular necklace.
Marisa is unable to end the affair, and she spends the night in Chris's hotel room. The next morning, Marisa is spotted by the real Caroline Lane and her friend leaving Chris' room. Caroline blurts out the truth to the hotel management and Marisa is fired in front of Chris in Lane's hotel suite. Both Marisa and Chris spend some time apart with him still thinking about her and Marisa hounded by the press and her disapproving classist mother Veronica.
Some time later, Marisa has obtained another job as a maid at another hotel. Chris is giving a press conference in the same hotel and Ty attends it and asks Chris whether people should be forgiven if they make mistakes, referencing former President of the United States, Richard Nixon. Ty leads him to the staff-room where Marisa is having her break. Chris and Marisa are reunited and the film ends with images of publications showing that Chris has been elected, he and Marisa are still together after one year, Marisa has started her own hospitality business, and Marisa's maid friends have been promoted to management.
Production notes[edit]
Filming was carried out at both New York's Roosevelt Hotel and the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Filming also took place in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx on E 175 Street between the Grand Concourse and on Jerome Avenue. John Hughes wrote the story, but was credited as Edmond Dantes.
- Jennifer Lopez as Marisa Ventura
- Ralph Fiennes as Christopher Marshall
- Natasha Richardson as Caroline Lane
- Stanley Tucci as Jerry Siegal
- Tyler Posey as Ty Ventura
- Frances Conroy as Paula Burns
- Chris Eigeman as John Bextrum
- Amy Sedaris as Rachel Hoffman
- Marissa Matrone as Stephanie Kehoe
- Priscilla Lopez as Veronica Ventura
- Bob Hoskins as Lionel Bloch
- Lisa Roberts Gillan as Cora
- Maddie Corman as Leezette
- Sharon Wilkins as Clarice
- Jeffrey Dinowitz as Congressman Grey[2]
- Di Quon as Lily Kim
- Marilyn Torres as Barb
- Lou Ferguson as Keef Townsend
Maid in Manhattan generated mostly negative reviews from film critics.[3] In its opening week, Maid in Manhattan opened atop the Box office in the United States, having played at 2,838 theaters.[4] According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed a total of $94,011,225 domestically, and $60,895,468 in other countries.[4] It has grossed $155 million worldwide.[4]
Time magazine named it one of the top 10 worst chick flicks.[5] According to Anna Smith of the magazine Empire: "the film constantly falls back on its staple fairy-tale plotline, which is so resolutely traditional it should succeed in charming its target audience".[6] Nell Minow of Common Sense Media wrote positively, stating: "is as careful a combination of ingredients as it is possible to package [sic] Everything is at the fairy tale level, which means we never dwell on troubling realities".[7] Paul Byrnes of the Sydney Morning Herald said: "The script is so lazy it snores, and Wayne Wang directs like he walked onto the wrong set - true enough, in its way."[8] Rich Cline of the webzine Film Threat reviewed Maid In Manhattan positively. Cline wrote: "When we catch ourselves sighing at the end, we get mad that we've fallen for this same old formula all over again. But mad in a nice way."[9]
Charles Passy of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution gave it a negative review, writing: "Instead of a fairy tale, we have a tale told without imagination. It's Cinderella gone stale."[3] Andrew Chase of Killer Movie Reviews, however, was more positive. Chase wrote: "Leave reality at the concession stand along with your $20 for popcorn, candy and a large drink".[3] Derek Adams of Time Out was also positive: "Talented individuals labour over the contrivances in this lightweight romance, and if the result's fluff, at least it's painless".[10] Adams also praised the characters of Marisa and Chris, writing: "Marisa is an appealing heroine, beloved by her son and her co-workers, loyal, practical but optimistic. She dreams of being more but isn't anything as icky as ambitious or confident or focused. Chris, too, dreams of more but isn't craven, like his political advisor. Like what, exactly, Chris hopes to achieve as a senator or how, exactly, Marisa gets a job after being fired for stealing".[10] At the website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 39% based on 145 reviews and the site's consensus stating: "Too blandly generic, Maid in Manhattan also suffers from a lack of chemistry between Lopez and Fiennes."[3] The film was nominated for a Razzie Award for Worst Actress for Lopez.[citation needed]
The film features Paul Simon's "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" in the opening credits, "Train On A Track" sung by Kelly Rowland, "Come Away With Me" and "Don't Know Why" sung by Norah Jones,"Fall Again" sung by Glenn Lewis, Paul Simon's "Kathy's Song" sung by Eva Cassidy and "I'm Coming Out" sung by Amerie .
ABC announced in August 2008 that it would be adapting the film to a television series, with Jennifer Lopez producing.[11][12] As of March 2010, the IMDb still listed "Maid in Manhattan (2009)" as in production[13] with Chad Hodge as script writer,[14] but a 2009 Sony Pictures Television press release only shows it as a put pilot.[15] ABC Television has yet to release or air any version of the pilot project. As of November 25, 2011, IMDB has removed the page and the pilot was rejected.[16]
Telenovela version[edit]
Telemundo and Sony Pictures Television are co-producing a telenovela based on the movie called Una Maid en Manhattan, starring Litzy and Eugenio Siller.[17] As of November 29, 2011, the telenovela is airing in Telemundo weeknights at 8pm/7pm central.[18][19]
See also[edit]
- ^ "Maid in Manhattan". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0252076/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
- ^ a b c d "Maid in Manhattan - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved 08-11-2012. Check date values in:
- ^ a b c Maid in Manhattan @ BoxOfficeMojo.com
- ^ Suddath, Claire (May 26, 2010). "Top 10 Worst Chick Flicks - Maid in Manhattan". Time. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ^ Smith, Anna (2003-04-23). "Empire's Maid in Manhattan Movie Review". Empire. (Bauer Media Group). Retrieved 08-11-2012. Check date values in:
- ^ Minow, Nell (2003-04-27). "Maid in Manhattan". (Common Sense Media). Retrieved 08-11-2012. Check date values in:
- ^ Byrnes, Paul (2003-03-06). "Maid in Manhattan". The Sydney Morning Herald. (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 08-11-2012. Check date values in:
- ^ Cline, Rich (05-01-2003). "Maid In Manhattan". Film Threat. (Wayne State University). Retrieved 08-11-2012. Check date values in:
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- ^ a b Adams, Derek (09-02-2006). "Maid In Manhattan Review. Movie Reviews - Film - Time Out London". Time Out. (Time Out Publishing). Retrieved 08-11-2012. Check date values in:
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- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 13, 2008). "ABC and Lopez team on "Maid" TV series". Reuters.
- ^ Thorniley, Stuart (August 15, 2008). "The Jennifer Lopez Spin-Off Showcase". Cultural Wasteland.
- ^ "Maid in Manhattan (TV Pilot)". IMDb. Retrieved 17 March 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Lopez Brings Maid to TV". IMDb.
- ^ Askanas, Paula (January 7, 2009). "Lenn Adilman and Sharon Hall Promoted to Executive Vice President, Development at Sony Pictures Television". Sony Pictures.
- ^ Telemundo to Take 'Maid in Manhattan' to the Small Screen With 'Una Maid en Manhattan" Telenovela
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MIKE CLARK gained worldwide recognition as one of America's foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with Herbie Hancock's group in the early 1970's. Mike became known as a major innovator through his incisive playing on Hancock's Thrust album, which garnered him an international cult following.
Mike has performed with jazz greats such as Herbie Hancock, Chet Baker, Tony Bennett, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Woody Shaw, Larry Coryell, Jack Wilkins, Wallace Roney, Geri Allen, Billy Childs, James Genus, Bob Hurst, Chris Potter, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Bobby McFerrin, Al Jarreau, Dave Liebman, Nat Adderly, Oscar Brown Jr., Bill Doggett, Mose Allison, Maxine Brown, Gil Evans and his orchestra, and did a stint with Brand X, the acclaimed British fusion band, founded by Phil Collins. He has performed throughout the world at all the major jazz venues and festivals.
Featured in Downbeat, Musician, International Musician & Recording World, Modern Drummer, Jazz Times, Guitar Player, Jazz Is and numerous jazz history and method books, Mike is a former faculty member of Drummers Collective, and is a popular and busy clinician around the country. His book Funk Drumming: Innovative Grooves & Advanced Concepts was published last year by Hal Leonard and is a best seller.
Called "the most sampled drummer in hip hop" Mike's beats have been used on tracks by musicians as diverse as NWA, Grandmaster Flash, Britney Spears, Prince and many others.
His numerous recording credits include albums with Herbie Hancock, the Headhunters, Brand X, Eddie Henderson, Jack Wilkins, Mark Puricelli, Mike Wolff, and Alien Army, a group led by guitar great Jack Wilkins. As a bandleader, his release Give The Drummer Some was very enthusiastically received, earning a rare four and a half stars in Downbeat, as was The Funk Stops Here, a joint effort with Hancock alumni Paul Jackson. In 2001, his solo CD, Actual Proof met with critical acclaim, as did the 2003 acoustic jazz release, Summertime, featuring Chris Potter and Billy Childs, which spent many weeks in the top ten charts.
Other efforts included a compilation of his legendary, innovative funk beat samples, Mike ClarkThe Headhunter, a re-release of the widely acclaimed Thrust album, and, in 1998, The Return Of The Headhunters, featuring Herbie Hancock. Next came Herbie Hancock's Box Set, featuring Headhunters classics "Actual Proof" and "Butterfly," from Thrust, a few choice cuts from Manchild, and also some historical tracks from the classic Flood, previously only available in Japan. The Headhunters' newest effort, Evolution/Revolution, released in 2003, featured the latest Headhunter configuration, with original founding members Mike, Bill Summers and Paul Jackson, joined by Donald Harrison, Victor Atkins (Los Hombres Caliente), and Nicholas Payton.
Of his latest endeavor, a recording as a bandleader with Christian MacBride, Donald Harrison, Patrice Rushen, Jed Levy and Christian Scott, produced by Talking House Productions, Mike said it promises to be "some of the most exciting music I've ever been involved with." He's also featured on Mike Wollf's latest recording Love And Destruction, and just got out of the studio with country blues legend Delbert McClinton
His band Prescription Renewal, which debuted in the winter of 2000, electrified audiences across the country with an eclectic core of cross generational multi talents such as Charlie Hunter, Fred Wesley, Skerik, Robert Walter, and DJ Logic, and always featured stellar special guests such as George Porter Jr. of Funky Meters' fame, Kyle Hollingsworth of String Cheese Incident, Les Claypool, Will Bernard, Larry Goldings and fellow Headhunters alumni, Bill Summers, and proved a hit on the thriving young jam band scene. Touring concurrently that year and the next was the Roots Funk All Stars, another hot ad hoc association that married Mike with James Brown trombonist Fred Wesley, former Headhunter cohort and funk bassist legend Paul Jackson, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Robben Ford. In 2004 he teamed up for a series of gigs with fellow drumming legend Lenny White in a two drummer powerhouse band called New Brew featuring music inspired by Miles Davis' landmark recording Bitches Brew.
Mike is currently busy touring with his own Prescription Organ Trio / Duo, featuring Jerry Z, doing clinics and performing at clubs and concerts nationwide. He's also a regular in pianist Mike Wolf's band, Impure Thoughts and continues to do Headhunters' projects around the world. Mike just returned from the annual PASIC convention in Austin, TX where he performed with fellow drummer Jim Payne to an enthusiastic full house. In 2007, he has tours booked throughout Europe, South America, South Africa and Russia.
Mike's work continues to influence successive generations of drummers since his explosive arrival on the music scene with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters.
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Wouldn't it be wonderful if you had a team of enthusiastic marketing superstars who promoted your brand everywhere they went? Here's a secret: You can make it happen! Consider the fact that every one of your employees interacts with dozens and dozens of people everyday, and you're missing your opportunity if you don't enlist them in your mission to promote your brand. Here are some sure-fire strategies for making your employees part of your marketing strategy:
- Speak their language. Every single member of your staff is motivated in a slightly different way. Take the time to figure out what's important to your employees, and you'll be able to tell your story in a way that matters to them. If you can sell your staff on your vision, they'll sell it to your customers.
- Create the right climate. Make sure that your staff understands that you're not just in business for the bottom line. Show the ways in which you enrich your community, whether it's by providing necessary services or through your investment in community programs. If your staff feels good about the work they're doing, they'll share their enthusiasm.
- Provide awesome wearables. The key to this tip is making the wardrobe genuinely cool – something that your staff will actually choose to wear. Your tagline or logo on a t-shirt becomes a walking billboard. If you make sure your staff actually likes their company togs, then you'll be sure that they won't end up in the trunk of the car, where – let's face it – they're not doing you any good.
- Use social media. Whether your run a caption contest or share pics of your staff wearing your logo in interesting locales, make sure you leverage the powerful tool provided by the various social media apps. Folks love that fifteen minutes of fame – so why not use it? Turning your brand into one that people have fun sharing increases your visibility and strengthens brand loyalty.
- Provide Halloween costumes. Create a character that suits your company climate and offer your staff the chance to celebrate without having to stress over what to wear. Whether you create a superhero – think something like Uber Geek if you're an IT company or Grammar Nazi if you're a PR firm – you're injecting a little fun into your corporate image.
- Use every opportunity to advertise, no matter how small. One of my favorite, often overlooked examples of an underused means of getting your company's name out there is to make sure that your company wi-fi and your employees' mobile hotspots are all branded with your company's name. The next time your sales rep is working and sipping a latte at Starbucks, everyone who logs on to the free wi-fi will see your company's name. Never miss a chance to make in impression.
- Don't forget the hardware. Don't send your staff out with laptops that advertise for Apple; slap your awesome logo on everything that sits still long enough. Your staff can make countless impressions just by toting gear that advertises for you.
Be open, and be creative! Brands are built one impression at a time, and you have more opportunities than you realize.


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I have studied for a total of six weeks so far and have written four essays. Yesterday I had a one on one meeting with my History Tutor (Not the lecturer, the professor who teachers the extra hour classes that are in small groups) to discuss my first paper. I was nervous to say the least and had no idea what to expect. He is pretty intimidating having traveled and taught all over the world and his base knowledge of history so far exceeds mine I find myself getting lost in class discussions so I was scared a one on one history chat wouldn't end well. It turns out I didn't need to be scared, he was nice as I already knew but I did need to fear his harsh grading. Hey that's what teachers are for.
By the time I was done with this essay I had wrote a physiological and developmental essay within a week and a half and was worn out. The Australian grading system is very strange as well so a grade I would consider low for myself here is considered fairly good. My physiological professor said she begins grading the essays at 60% and moves up and down from there. I nearly fainted. Here is an example of the grading scale
High Distinction: 85%–100% Distinction: 75%–84% Credit: 65%–74% Pass: 50%–64 % Fail: 0%–49 %
This webpage from the Uni gives more detail as well.
Teachers outright say how hard it is to get a High Distinction so I guess I am pleased with my grade of 73 on my first essay but will shoot for higher on my next.


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Not sure if this has been asked/discussed elsewhere, but I noticed that Miceage has a "new look" in that the old page had big "banner pictures" with the title of the story incorporated into the picture, while the new page has much smaller pictures for the stories. IMHO, I think the old format was much more photogenic as you got a nice big picture with each new article, where as now there is a lot of black spaces, words, and kinda smallish pictures.
Be interested to know what other think.


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Salma Hayek Lives On The Edge
There are those who play it safe, and those who live on the edge. Salma Hayek? She's a daring one for sure. Why?
She carried her 2-year-old child while young Valentina delved into her ice cream cone. A more conservative mom would have opted for cup rather than cone. Those ice cream scoops can fall on the ground, on your child or worse…on your cashmere sweater. But hey, Salma can more than afford the dry cleaning bills.


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Lawyer sues Microsoft over Surface tablet storageBy RYAN NAKASHIMA
The Associated Press | November 15,2012LOS ANGELES A California lawyer is suing Microsoft Corp., claiming the Surface tablet he bought doesnt have all the storage space the company advertised.
Andrew Sokolowski, a lawyer in Los Angeles, claims that he bought a Surface with 32 gigabytes of storage last week. But he quickly ran out of space after loading it with music and Microsoft Word documents.
He discovered that a significant portion of the 32 GB storage space was being used by the operating system and pre-installed apps such as Word and Excel. Only 16 GB was available for him to use.
Sokolowskis lawyers filed the suit alleging false advertising and unfair business practices Tuesday at the Superior Court in Los Angeles. They are seeking class action status.
The suit aims to change how Microsoft advertises its device and hopes to force the company to give back revenue and profits that resulted from its alleged wrongful conduct.
Microsoft said in a statement that it believes the suit is without merit.
Customers understand the operating system and pre-installed applications reside on the devices internal storage thereby reducing the total free space, the company said. It noted that people can add storage via the microSD slot and USB port.
Microsoft confirmed on Nov. 5 exactly how much usable storage space its Surface tablets come with out of the box. It says on its website that the 32 GB Surface has 16 GB of free space while the 64 GB version has 45 GB free. The Surface started selling Oct. 26 and Sokolowski bought his device on Nov. 7.
Sokolowskis lawyer, Rhett Francisco, said Wednesday that his client never saw Microsofts responses and said the details on its website are buried.
They make you search and dig for it specifically, or you would never find it, he said.
Its common for mobile devices to have less usable storage space than advertised.
Flash drives and regular hard drives provide less usable memory than their labels say, mainly because there are two definitions of the word gigabyte. That means that, right off the bat, consumers get about 7 percent less space than advertised. A 16 GB drive, for example, has about 15 GB available for use.
On flash drives, the kind used in tablets, another factor reduces the available storage further. A portion of the memory space is set aside to replace cells that wear out over time. For this reason, Apples 16 GB iPad has an actual storage capacity thats 11 percent lower than the one advertised: 14.3 GB. The 64 GB model stores 57.2 GB.
On the iPad, all the storage space after the 11 percent discount is available for the users photos, movies and apps. The operating system and Apples pre-installed apps have their own, separate memory space. Microsofts operating system and apps, in contrast, share an equal amount of memory space with the user.
Michael Gartenberg, research director for technology research firm Gartner Inc., said Microsoft has consistently said there would be less memory available than is advertised. He said it is unsurprising that its new operating system and near full-blown version of Office take up a big chunk of the memory.
I think they made it pretty clear to consumers what theyre getting, he said.
And even if Microsofts base-model Surface only has 16 GB of memory available, thats still slightly more than the 14.3 GB youll get from the latest Wi-Fi only iPad for the same price of $499.
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A gluten free blog with a focus on quick and easy health conscious vegetarian and vegan recipes
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Cherry Tomato , Fresh Basil, and Avocado Salad Over Rice
Sometimes you want a really good, but different salad. This is it !
The sweetness of cherry tomatoes, the rich fragrance of the freshly picked summer basil, and the creaminess of Mexican avocado added to these other salad ingredients create a memorable meal. And it is a filling meal laden with important nutrients from some real antioxidant heavy power foods.
To make it a meal, we ended up eating the salad over cooked rice , and it was absolutely delicious. Simple to make, extraordinarily beautiful to serve.
1/2 avocado diced
1 container of cherry tomatoes, halved ( I used yellow and red cherry tomatoes)
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup basil, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup of cooked chickpeas
4 marinated artichokes, cut in quarters ( from a jar of marinated artichokes)
2 tablespoons of diced red onion
1/2 cup red cabbage, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
Juice of 1 fresh medium lemon
Olive oil to taste ( about 1/4 cup)
2 cups of cooked rice
In a large salad serving bowl, assemble all ingredients except rice and toss. Place a half cup of warm cooked rice on each plate, top with 1 cup salad and enjoy!!
Serve immediately
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It really is a great salad without any lettuceDelete
That salad is gorgeous! And yes, indeed, sometimes you just do need a good salad; I absolutely crave them ....ReplyDeleteReplies
Me too.. this salad is one to crave. It's just that goodDelete
I really get into cherry tomatoes split in half.. Instead of lettuce , I use them as the base of my salad,.ReplyDelete
This salad looks DELISH! I low-carb and would have to leave out the rice. but I suspect grated lightly steamed cauliflower would be a flavor-compatible sub for the rice. With the chickpeas, it might not even need rice or a rice sub at all. Really sounds tasty, Judee!ReplyDeleteReplies
That is such a great idea about the " riced" cauliflower! I prefer eating low carb as well. Thanks for the idea and suggestionDelete
This sounds delicious - It's exactly the type of salad I love to eat.ReplyDelete


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Yemen rented electric generators for more than their purchase price
Every ministry is like this, the sums are enormous, but without holding anyone accountable (all crimes were forgiven in the amnesty), there is little incentive to change practices or be more transparent. Also this scam (where generators were rented for greater than the amount of purchase, and the funds allocated exceeded the amount billed) is coming to light via the SEMC not COCAO or SNACC.
The strain on the majority of the populace which lacks of electricity is tremendous. For the origins of the electric shortage, mismanagement and overt theft of allocated funds, see my category Electric. Its also pathetic that all these scandals are only receiving serious scrutiny years after I first wrote about them, whether its the Port of Aden, the oil smuggling, the LNG deal, the diversion of medical supplies; the point being grand corruption was never a secret, and the starvation now is not due to a lack of aid or money but corruption and malfeasance.
Economists and journalists accuse Minister of Electricity and energy of tampering funds allocated for providing power
The Studies and Economic Media center (SEMC) has urged the Yemeni government to uphold transparency in clenching power purchase contracts to offset the electricity shortage across the country.
The Center criticized the violations committed by the government when it bought a total of 60 megawatts over the past few months at the price of of 35.5 million to offset electricity shortage in Aden for two years.
The amount, which is much higher than the real value of the leased generators generating the purchased power, also includes 3.5 million in insurance to be paid for maintenance and fuel, it highlighted. It pointed out that the power bills handed over to Aden port and free zone customs authorities amounted to only 10 million while the value of the purchased power stood at 35.5 million dollars.
Customs documents indicate that the total cost of the rented generators stands at 25% of the purchased power value set forth in the contracts, it noted, adding that a total of 140 megawatts of electricity were purchased in favor of the governorates of Aden, Lahj, Abyan, Shabwa, Hadramout and Hodeidah.
The deal involves arithmetic errors as the total value of power bought by the government was calculated based on the rule that states: 20,000 kilowatts x 24 hrs x 0.03 cents = 10800 i.e. an increase of 8000 dollars from the real value, it further noted.
It stated that some generators, including those leased in the Abyan district of Ludar, had already gone into obsolescence, as the Yemeni-Saudi Cement factory had used them for two years and then decided to do away with them.
According to the documents, which were obtained by the center, the government refunded payable customs fees of four customs statements of some generators one year after they were paid under the numbers 35,43, 58, 59.
The generators were brought into the country through Aden free zone customs entry points in 2010, as three custom statement warranties were returned though the materials imported based on such guarantees were not re-exported.
The deal was signed based on a request from Agreeco and the public electricity authority, given that the latter needed to rent the generators and other items, which were imported in the name of the factory.
Though the authority is not liable to the customs exemption law set forth in the 2012 customs act (12). The real operating capacity of Ludar generators was only 10 megawatts , 5 megawatts less than the agreement stated, it concluded.


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The Honorable Joseph S. Longo, state referee and former associate justice of the state Supreme Court, died November 29, 1993, at the age of seventy-nine.
Judge Longo was born in Norwich on September 22, 1914. He graduated from Norwich Free Academy and Yale University, where he received his B.A. degree in 1936. He enrolled at the Boston University School of Law, where he received his law degree in 1939. He was admitted to the Connecticut bar that same year.
Judge Longo entered the practice of law in Norwich in partnership with Attorney James J. Dutton, Jr., and later served in the United States Navy during World War II. His political career included terms in the state House of Representatives from 1949 to 1951 and in the state Senate from 1951 to 1955. He was majority leader and chair of the Judiciary Committee during the 1955 session.
Judge Longo became a judge of the Norwich City Court in 1949. In 1957, he was nominated and confirmed to be a judge of the Court of Common Pleas. He was elevated to the Superior Court in 1959 and served on that court until 1975. During his tenure on the Superior Court, he served as chief judge from 1973 to 1975. Judge Longo became an associate justice of the Supreme Court in 1975 and served in that capacity until becoming a senior associate justice in 1979. He became a state trial referee in 1984 and continued to hear cases until the early 1990s.
At the time of his death, Chief Justice Ellen A. Peters noted: "Justice Longo's appointment to the Supreme Court was the culmination of a long and distinguished judicial career. As a judge of the Norwich City Court, the Court of Common Pleas and the Superior Court, Justice Longo epitomized the fair and hardworking jurist. On the Supreme Court, he continued to demonstrate his love for the law and for the betterment of society through the rule of law. To his colleagues as well as to those who argued before him, he was a much admired member of this court."


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It's not often I find delicious gluten free pizza in the Philadelphia area. I live in center city and someone told me about The Tomato Bistro in Manayunk so I decided to check it out. I will now drive there every week to get some gluten free pizza and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for some of the best pizza I have ever had!!


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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- Sophomore Agathe Sauzon (Valence, France) earned her first Southern Conference Golfer of the Week honor announced Wednesday by the league office. She posted her first collegiate top 10 on Tuesday tying for eighth at the Web.com Intercollegiate in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Sauzon fired rounds of 72, 72 and 73 for a two-day, 54-hole total of 217. The one-over par mark is the lowest tournament score for the Mocs since Christine Wolf (2008-11) shot 209 (-7) at the 2011 JMU Eagle Landing Invitational.
"Aggie" posted six birdies, 41 pars and seven bogeys for her tourney. The 41 pars are the most by a Moc this season, while the 15 in her final round ties her own and Isabella Loza's (Bucaramanga, Colombia) marks in 2012-13.
Sauzon is a mid-season enrollee at UTC. She joined the program in January in time for the spring semester. She is currently second on the squad in scoring average (76.13) behind Emily McLennan (Queensland, Australia – 75.96).
Chattanooga heads into the postseason this Sunday at the Southern Conference Championship. The three-day, 54-hole event is at Moss Creek Golf Club in Hilton Head, S.C., Sunday through Tuesday. This is the fourth year at Moss Creek with the Mocs capturing the previous three. Live scoring is linked on the women's golf schedule page on GoMocs.com. Follow @UTCmocsGolf on Twitter for updates from the course.