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As demand for laptops slips, most pundits believe that we're living in a post-PC era where tablets and smartphones will take the place of home computers. According to analyst group NPD, standard notebook sales are down 14 percent year over year, while tablet sales fell at a more reasonable 5 percent worldwide (while growing 1 percent in the U.S.). It's easy to believe that consumers are voting against PCs when they spend so much time with their mobile devices, but the real problem is not that people don't need laptops, but that OEMs offer too little innovation for too much money.
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For many consumers, the PC is now an appliance that's as necessary as a microwave oven, but just as staid. More than 90 percent of U.S. households already own a microwave and most are unlikely to replace it until it breaks, because people just don't see any reason to upgrade to a newer model. PC vendors would like consumers to know that a 2014-era laptop has many features that a 2011-era model does not, but their arguments aren't very convincing … unless you're willing to spend $1,000 or more.
The average PC laptop selling price has held steady at just below $500, coming in at $484 for April 2014 ($653 when MacBooks are included). For that price, you can get a Core i3 laptop with a 500GB hard drive, 4GB of RAM and possibly a touch screen, but you probably won't get long battery life, a premium design, a crisp display or an SSD. In 2011, for under $500, you could get a Pentium or possibly a Core i3 processor, a 500GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM. Yes, today's Core i3 CPU is a couple of generations better and today we have touch screens, but those don't provide compelling reasons to upgrade. In fact, having to deal with the unfamiliar interface of Windows 8 could be a disincentive.
Tablets, on the other hand, have gotten both cheaper and noticeably better in the past three years. If you bought a slate in 2011, in comparison to today's models, your old single-core or dual-core processor seems slow, your tablet feels bulky and its screen is comparatively dim and fuzzy. With the exception of the Kindle Fire and Nook Color, 2011's best tablets all cost much more than today's average tablet selling price of $325 (April 2014, NPD), down from $382 in April 2013. Today, you can get a tablet with an HD screen, quad-core processor, a much more advanced OS and a lighter, slimmer body for well under $200.
If you want a cheap laptop today, PC vendors have you covered. On the low end of the price spectrum, Chromebooks are compelling to consumers as secondary, student computers because they are inexpensive, lightweight and long-lasting, exactly like the Windows netbooks of 2011. If you want a quality, high-performance laptop, however, you still have to pay $1,000 or more — double what the average consumer is willing to spend.
Consumers aren't impressed with benchmark scores, but they notice when they click an icon and their program takes 30 seconds to load. That's why an SSD, rather than a faster processor, would make a real difference for them. Unfortunately, a full six years after Intel introduced the first affordable SSD, you'd be hard-pressed to find a Windows notebook with one for under $900. Several systems have 16GB flash caches that help speed up their hard drives, but they don't help enough.
MORE: Chromebook vs. Tablet: Which Should You Buy?
Even Bob and Betty Best Buy know a beautiful display when they see one — and they've seen one on their tablet and another on their phone. However, at a time when 4.7-inch smartphones have 1920 x 1080 displays and the $379 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 offers a 2560 x 1600 panel, most laptops are saddled with the same dim, color-challenged 1366 x 768 displays their predecessors had three years ago. If you want a laptop with vibrant color and a high-resolution display, get ready to pay close to $1,000 or more.
You could be computer illiterate and notice when a notebook runs out of juice after just a few hours. However, PC vendors are hoping that you won't notice that, with the exception of Chromebooks, today's average-priced notebooks don't last very long on a charge. In our tests, the average notebook with a starting price under $500 lasted just 4 hours and 54 minutes on a charge — which is hardly all day. Meanwhile, the $139 ASUS MeMO Pad HD 7 tablet lasts over 9 hours on a charge, while the iPad mini with Retina display endured for 11 hours and 6 minutes of continuous use.
It's also easy to tell a cheap design from an expensive one. While even inexpensive tablets like the Kindle Fire HDX and Google Nexus 7 have premium aesthetics, the typical sub-$500 notebook is made from shiny plastic, without much in the way of aluminum, magnesium or soft-touch paint. Products like the aluminum iPad Air, the carbon fiber ThinkPad X1 Carbon and the uber-thin Acer Aspire S7 don't come cheap, with the 11-inch Air starting at $899. Across all brands and price points in Q1 2014, sales of ultraslim PCs actually grew 62 percent year over year, so there's still a huge market for lightweight systems, as long as people can afford them.
If you're willing to spend over $1,000 to replace your old laptop, you might see better performance, a more colorful screen and longer battery life, but you won't get much additional functionality. If you buy a PC, you'll get Windows 8.1, a touch screen and, in some cases, the ability to use your laptop as a tablet, but you probably won't get any new software features. OEMs have given up on providing PC software. Most don't even bother to bundle their own webcam software these days, even though the built-in Windows camera app is horrible.
Compare the lack of software innovation on PCs to the massive improvements we've seen on tablets and phones. Today's mobile devices can shoot fantastic images with real-time HDR or erase unwanted photo bombers with the touch of a finger. They can measure your heart rate, log your activity or pay for your groceries with a single tap.
It's no accident that the two laptop vendors who are doing best in this down PC economy are also the pair with the best combination of design and new features: Apple and Lenovo. Lenovo, which makes innovative products like the bendable Yoga series of hybrids and the uber-lightweight ThinkPad X1 Carbon, is now the number one PC vendor worldwide and just saw a 25 percent profit increase in its last quarterly report. Always a premium brand, Apple still attracts a dedicated legion of followers for its MacBooks because of the company's industry-leading design, battery life and gorgeous display panels.
Unfortunately, for most of the laptop industry, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Because vendors are either unable or unwilling to provide a premium, innovative laptop at the $500 price point — which has been the average selling price for years — most consumers don't see a compelling reason to replace their existing PCs. The problem isn't that we're living in a Post-PC era, but that the cost of good laptops is too damn high.
Really not a great analysis. The whole argument rests on buying the current generation only. I purchased a third generation ultrabook for under $400 when the fourth generation launched. The ultrabook I got had a high quality touch IPS screen, upgraded Core i5, 6 GB RAM, hybrid SSD/HDD and USB3. Like everything, it is about shopping the deals… Oh yeah and this one gets twice the battery life of a 2011 model and can play way better games
Tablets are disposable, 2 years usage tops.
A laptop will have at least 5 years usage. Also a laptop will equip you with skills to get a real job.
A tablet will equip you with skills to take orders at Starbucks.
I couldn't agree more. My partner and I are getting ready to move from New Zealand back to Europe and so I'm selling my custom built desktop and looking to buy a couple of laptops.
I'm willing to spend a little more that 500 USD but even at the prices I'm looking at I can't really see anything compelling. Everytime I think I've found a decent machine it falls down on one major hurdle. Either price, no SSD, battery life or weight. I definitely feel I'm spending enough to have those basic features and some build quality to boot!
Looks like the Toshiba 13.3″ Chromebook and the ASUS Chromebox are both great values. Inexpensive meets fast and simple – just what people wanted all along. Simple as a toaster to operate …. an analog toaster, that is
For $500 I would stay far away from an Intel powered I3 laptop. With an AMD laptop you generally get a decently powered, quad-core APU that will allow your computer to actually function if you introduce it to a game or other graphics heavy program. That said, I have an I7 laptop (with a dedicated NVIDIA graphics card) that I bought for just over $500USD when the gen switched from 3 to 4.


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Gibson's Learn & Master Guitar includes 20 DVDs, 5 Jam-Along CDs, a 106-page lesson book, a 186-page bonus resource e-book, and access to the instructor via a student support website. The biggest advantage to using this course is simply that everything you need to know is laid out in one package... step-by-step, start to finish. There's no need to search for a bunch of different materials while trying to piece together your own training program. The concepts in Gibson's Learn & Master Guitar build upon each other in a logical, step-by-step format so that you never feel lost. If you already have the basics down, just skip right through the first few lessons and then get down to the good stuff.
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I have made a Singleton pattern design that initialises HAVOK and does all the work for me.
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Man arrested in connection with 11th Avenue shooting
HUNTINGTON -- Huntington Police have arrested a man in connection with Thursday's early morning shooting on 11th Avenue.
Cantrell D. Foreman, 21, of Huntington, has been charged with one count of attempted murder in the shooting of Christopher A. Jones, 25, according to a press release issued by Lt. John Williams.
The shooting happened about 7:30 a.m. at Jones' apartment in the 2000 block of 11th Avenue.
According to the criminal complaint filed Friday in Cabell County Magistrate Court, Foreman sneaked into the apartment through an unlocked door, went up the stairs into the victim's bedroom and started shooting at him while he was asleep.
Jones is currently recovering from non life-threatening injuries stemming from the attack, which police said was the result of a domestic situation.
The court document says Foreman has provided a recorded confession regarding his role in the incident. He is being held in the Western Regional Jail on a $100,000 bond. Police said he has no prior arrest history with the department.
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Kicks added a new video H & F's Chile Adventure - Part Three: Nilahue to the Departure Lounge
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H & F's Chile Adventure - Part Three: Nilahue to the Departure Lounge - This is the end, my only friend, the end. But don't worry about it mate, there'll be other trips. In the final part of this hap hazard video series, the boys paddle the biggest waterfalls of their lives and pretend not to be excited about it, have BBQ's in the sunset and start wearing straw hats. And all whilst trying to get back to the airport. This IS the end of our Chile Adventure, so thanks for watching! I hope you've found some value in watching these episodes and you'll join me/us on my/our next one, some time in the near future. Adios amigos! Paddlers: Adam Dumolo Finn Burrows Hugh Graham Guy Genge Lowri Davies Andrew Reagan James Smith Koby Trinker The Music: Inti-illimani - La Partida The Dutch Rythem Steel & Show Band - Down By The River Romare - Down the Line (It takes a number) [ https://soundcloud.com/romare ] Ginger & The Ghost - One Type Of Dark (Ta-ku Remix) [ https://soundcloud.com/takugotbeats ] Musical Youth - Pass the Dutchie Generationals - Put a Light On [ http://generationals.bandcamp.com/ ] If you like the music, buy it/support it. It's worth it..
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The National Student Rodeo - Another quick cut, colour and render, my view of a stupendous weekend at the NSR. The National Student Rodeo delivered in so many ways this year, clowns, big tops and an abundance of ridiculous happenings throughout made it, for me at least, one of the best Rodeos I've ever been to. Massive thanks and congratulations to the all the rodeo bosses, safety teams, toastie makers, party starters, student wasters and sponsors who made this NSR amazing. If you'd like to find out about The NSR, go here: www.nationalstudentrodeo.org.uk Filming: Hugh Graham, Finn Burrows Editing: Finn Burrows Music: MØ - Glass [Credits] Rodriguez - Hate Street Dialogue (Round Table Knights Edit).
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H&F's Chile Adventure - Part Two: Pucon to Puppy - Contain your excitement and applause, Part Two is here. Big waves, waterfalls and tiny f***ing puppies. In this second installment, Finn and Hugh take you from Pucon to Futaleufu then back towards Pucon, via the Rio Negro, then to a place called Cochamo. It's all a bit confusing, if you really want to understand, just have a look at a map. Basically we did some driving, did some kayaking, did some filming and then I did some editing - enjoy! Filmed on: Canon 550D, 600D, GoPro Hero2 Filming: Hugh Graham, Finn Burrows Editing: Finn Burrows Graphic design: Adam Dumolo Paddlers: Adam Dumolo A French Guy Hugh Graham Nini Bondhus Nicole Dube Nick Horwood Beth Hume Lowri Davies Guy Genge Finn Burrows (Interestingly enough, although Rio means river in Spanish - it also means thirst quenching canned drink to many British citizens).
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H&F's Chile Adventure - Part One: Santiago to Pucon - So this is how it started...we got off a plane, went to paddle some rivers and did some stuff while filming it all. This is part one of three magical videos, specifically tailored towards people who like kayaking. In this installment Finn and Hugh take you from Santiago airport to Pucon and do some kayaking with a bunch of great people. Times were had, things were done and it all happened in Chile. Enjoy. Filmed on: Canon 550D, 600D, GoPro Hero2 Filming: Hugh Graham, Finn Burrows Editing: Finn Burrows Graphic design: Adam Dumolo Music: First Aid Kit - Winter is all over you (Baauer Remix) Notorious B.I.G. - Machinegun Funk (Woody's Produce Remix) Doc Watson - Deep River Blues (Not even a remix) (You've done it... you read it all, well done).
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Hugh and Finn's Chile Adventure - This is a Trailer for you - So, we went to Chile and we filmed most of the things, we did some stuff and also kayaked. This is a trailer for our 3 part 'mini-series' (whatever that is) which we'll be putting on the internet for people who like this kind of thing. Part one coming very soon, it should be cool or something. Share the trailer and LIKE us on Facebook! (Nah I'm kidding we don't have a Facebook page) Filmed on: Canon 550D, 600D, GoPro Hero2 Filming: Hugh Graham, Finn Burrows Editing: Finn Burrows Graphic design: Adam Dumolo (Who even reads the whole description?).
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The 3 Most Common Credit Report Errors
by U.S. News Feb 28th 2014 6:00AM
When scouring your credit report for errors, pay attention to your address and credit limit information -- and don't gloss over simple details such as your name.
When scouring your credit report for errors, pay attention to your address and credit limit information -- and don't gloss over simple details such as your name.
Are you wondering why your credit score changed? Discover several reasons along with how to protect your credit score.
Discover is already offering to include credit scores on the bills of all its customers, and now, FICO is negotiating with more credit card banks to provide the same service.
If you plan to buy or refinance a home this year, be careful when you do your taxes. Moves that will save you a few bucks on your IRS bill could cost you a mortgage.
You know a late or missed payment will ding your credit score, but how much do a few points matter, really? A lot, it turns out.
From the greatest generation to the millennials, Experian has tracked how we're all faring in terms of our use of credit. And some of the details may surprise you.
After years of suffering, consumer credit is gaining giant momentum, and eager lenders aren't relying solely on your traditional credit score. They need more than that.
Consumers have numerous techniques for paying down debt, but a recent survey shows these seven are the strategies Americans employ most.
If you want to stay on top of your finances this year, make a commitment to review your budget regularly and take an honest look at your financial standing.
If lenders and FICO start mining social media data to determine your credit score, you might want to think twice about becoming Facebook friends with everyone you meet.
If you pay your bills on time, you can improve your credit scores -- it can be that simple.
Experts estimate that a less-than-sterling credit score can cost you tens of thousands of dollars over the years, but there are simple ways to boost your rating.
College students naturally focus on test scores and GPAs, but once you graduate, the one number that really counts is your credit score. And the impact starts immediately.
Here's something they don't teach in Driver's Ed: the four ways that driving can have significant, long-term impact on your credit.
Just how do lenders set your credit limit? There are two major factors that most lenders look at in order to set your initial credit limit.
You probably know your credit rating affects the premiums your auto insurance company charges you for coverage. But how does that work, exactly? Let's draw back the curtain.
There are plenty of places to turn if your credit is too low to get a conventional mortgage.
If you're haunted by bad credit, you may feel helpless. But there are almost always ways to fight back.
Library fines and car rentals are among the surprising things that can harm your credit score.
There's a lot of information and regulations behind consumers' credit scores. So, if a thing or two about yours has left you scratching your head, you're not alone.
If you tend to go by your middle name, you could wind up with a case of mistaken identity -- and that can really mess up your credit.
College is a good time to start building a credit history. Here's what you should consider when shopping for a credit card for your new college student.
Couples with a greater disparity in their credit scores are more likely to break up, according to preliminary results of a study by Federal Reserve Board researchers.
Your social connections can reveal a lot about how you handle money, which is why a slew of start-ups are checking people's social connections to rate their creditworthiness.
If your credit card has a fee you dislike or an interest rate that's too high, you don't always have to stand for it. Here are some tips for negotiating terms with your bank.
LendingTree.com releases a new report on which states are hot, and which not, for bankers wanting to lend money to homebuyers, and the results may surprise you.
You've probably heard you need a credit card or two if you want a high credit score. But there are other ways to build credit for those who prefer a life without plastic.
An Oregon woman whose credit report contained multiple errors that Equifax refused to fix has won a huge lawsuit against the credit bureau.
Today, we bring you five more credit counselors sharing their personal stories of financial hardship and how they worked through it.
Killing your credit cards is a good way to get your spending under control. But closing down credit accounts could actually hurt your credit score.
Beyond the usual platitudes and cliches, commencement speakers should consider giving their audiences of eager graduates these five crucial pieces of advice.
Along with worrying about their academics, parents are worrying about their college kids' financials. Here are 5 things parents can do to help sharpen students' money skills.


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They weren't besties early on, but Khloe Kardashian gradually became quite fond of her sister Kourtney Kardashian's beau Scott Disick.
In her cover story for the August/September 2015 issue of Complex, the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star explained, "We're the best of friends. But what's crazy is how much I hated him before. Overall I love his progression and growth."
It's always interesting to see the hidden connections in Hollywood, and it turns out Ellie Kemper cut her acting teeth by sitting under the instruction of Jon Hamm.
During a panel discussion for her Netflix show "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," the "Office" star revealed that the "Mad Men" hunk was her drama teacher in high school.
Divorce is rarely a pleasant process, and it sounds like Blake Shelton has had enough of ex-wife Miranda Lambert's stuff cluttering up his Oklahoma ranch.
Per a GossipCop report, the "Voice" hunk ordered one of his staff to pack up the "Only Prettier" songstress' personal effects and place the boxes on his front porch for a U-Haul to collect this week.
Life as a massive pop music star is full of challenges, and Macklemore told Complex magazine that he fell prey to addiction last year, reviving his use of sleeping prescription drugs and marijuana.
The "Thrift Shop" rapper explained, "I held it together for a while. But, eventually, I stopped going to my 12-step meetings. I was burnt out. I was super-stressed. We weren't sleeping – doing a show every day, zigzagging all over the country."
Everyone seems to love her, and Kate Upton got up close and personal with man's best friend in Los Angeles on Monday (July 27).
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl grabbed her mobile phone and snapped a selfie with Soy the French Bulldog, the canine companion of fashion photographer Yu Tsai.
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Being a celebrity definitely has plenty of perks, and when Reese Witherspoon attended Kenny Chesney's concert in Pasadena, California, she managed to score a backstage pass!
The "Sweet Home Alabama" babe snapped a selfie with the country superstar after his Big Revival Tour performance at the Rose Bowl, and she couldn't have looked happier.
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She's been busy promoting her new movie "Southpaw," and it sounds like Rachel McAdams may have already found her next big project.
According to Variety, the "Red Eye" actress is at the top of the shortlist to play the female lead in Marvel's upcoming "Doctor Strange," and for good reason- she's beautiful and brilliant!
She's the face of a new campaign for Australian discount eyewear brand Specsavers, and Eva Longoria has been accused of faking her need for glasses just to get the gig.
Jenna Clarke of the Sydney Morning Herald claimed, "Eva was in town representing a budget eyewear chain, but according to photographers that have been snapping her for close to 15 years, she doesn't wear spectacles. I've only found two photos of her ever spotted wearing glasses outside the house, oh and the few occasions she was seen looking uncomfortable and unsteady wearing a pair around Sydney this week."
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Aaron Rome was a divisive figure during his three seasons as a Vancouver Canuck. The depth defenceman didn't do any one thing particularly well, save skipping pucks off the glass like he was throwing rocks at a lake on its side, so when he found himself in the lineup in place of the highly-touted, highly-paid, and costly to acquire Keith Ballard, people got upset. But, apart from the outrage over who he tended to replace, Rome was rarely noticeable in the Canucks' lineup.
That is, apart from when he scored a goal. It happened five times in a Canucks' uniform, and each one was met with surprise and amusement, like when a toddler does a somersault. Three of those goals took place during a brief hot streak last November, immediately after returning from a broken hand suffered in the preseason. It was must-see TV. While culturing a fabulous Movember duster, the defenceman suddenly looked like an offensive dynamo (and Wario). For a week, Rome was the man of the hour.
He's gone now, having signed a three-year, $4.5 million contract with the Dallas Stars, but we'll always have November. And also that one he scored in February. Here are all 4 goals Aaron Rome scored last season.
In his first game back after suffering a broken hand in the preseason, Rome gets a chance to tee one up after David Booth misses a one-timer from between the dots and the puck slides back to the point. With everyone down low, Rome slides to the top of the circle before blowing the puck past Corey Crawford.
Huge props to CanucksHD for uploading not only the goal, but the marathon-length shift that leads to it. The Sedins, Jannik Hansen, Rome and Ballard control this puck for nearly a minute before a massive passing lane opens up between Daniel Sedin and Rome. Daniel makes no mistake, getting the puck up and over the one Kings' stick that might be able to intercept it, and Rome tees up for his second goal in two games.
Just like his first goal of the season, Rome capitalizes after David Booth is unable to, as the winger circles the net attempting a wrap-around but falls down. Lucky for him, Rome is in front of the net (this is an absurd statement, in retrospect), and the moustachioed defenceman shovels home a backhand for his third goal in four games.
Like the second season premiere of Mad Men, three months have passed. Rome's hot streak is long since over, and Peggy's lost all that weight. But the man gets a chance to relive the glory days of November when a Chris Tanev point shot comes off the wall and Steve Bernier forgets where he is, as he tends to do when he's standing in front of the net. Rome pounces on the loose puck, burying his fourth goal of the season and final goal as a Canuck.Tags: Aaron Rome, Every Goal, every goal 2011-12


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I was planning to do a food post today but the sight of food is making me feel nausea. Yes, that is the result of overeating. Although my tummy is bloating and my brain screaming for me to stop stuffing myself, I just couldn't stop myself from munching tidbits and drowning myself with iced cold Coke.
Since am not in the mood for food, at least at this moment, I decided to show off some of Hubby's fruit of labour. Our Japanese Cucumber plant is growing very well and have produced 3 large cucumbers to date and more to come. Crunchy and wonder why, this is the sweetest and tastiest cucumber I ever tasted!! Hahaha..bias right?
Tomatoes in season? Our cherry tomato plants are producing lots of fruits too. Red and juicy, best eaten after being chilled in the fridge. Yumz yumz! (Am thinking of going to my garden to harvest some after posting this up!) By the way, those are Thai Basil in the background.
Lastly, our asparagus plant. So far, only one tiny shoot came up but I managed to strike a deal with Hubby. I will eat the first shoot while he will have the next one, if there is any. Hahaha!!
I decided to try my luck and planted some Hong Kong Choy Sam and Hong Kong Kailan. Yet to see any result but I will keep you posted on my progress. Wish me luck!! Now, time to go to grab some cherry tomatoes and catch a nap before feasing again tonight..yawnn..
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
I Need To Digest!!
I was planning to do a food post today but the sight of food is making me feel nausea. Yes, that is the result of overeating. Although my tummy is bloating and my brain screaming for me to stop stuffing myself, I just couldn't stop myself from munching tidbits and drowning myself with iced cold Coke.
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Labels: My Green Thumb
Monday, January 26, 2009
Am very stuffed. 2 scrumptious reunion dinners in 2 days. Chinese New Year is here again! Good excuse to stuff myself with food, food and more food, oh not forgetting overdosing myself with high glucose drinks.
The feast I cooked for my first reunion dinner at home yesterday, there will be a separate post on this later.
Taking the opportunity here to wish all my readers a very Happy Chinese New Year. May the year of Moo Moo brings you good luck, good health, lots of wealth, lots of joy and lots and lots of happiness.
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Labels: Me Me Me and Me
Monday, January 19, 2009
I had these for dinner last Friday. Succulent Char Siu fresh from the oven! Made from top quality pork belly, 6 layers to be exact; fat, meat, fat, meat, fat and meat!!
After the failed attempt using the recipe book I bought, I decided to whip up my own marinade sauce. Using a bowl, I poured in some oyster sauce, soya sauce, fish sauce, crushed garlic, rose wine, lots of dark soy sauce and lots and lots of sugar. I don't have the exact measurement here cos I used my own judgment. Actually I didn't expect it would turn out so well, that's the reason why I never bother to jot it down. *Kicking myself* But it is easy to come up with the concoction as all you have to do is to keep tasting the sauce till you achieve a sweetish savourish taste. I marinated it in the chiller for 2 days and that makes a lot of difference too.
It turned out unexpectedly well. The outer layer was coated with caramelized sugar; crispy yet not too sweet and it doesn't have the crystalized sugar sticking to your teeth like some places do. It was cooked just right! It was tender and the pork juices was oozing out when I cut it. Two long strips finished off at one go, Hubby enjoyed it tremendously. I do have another Char Siu recipe to try. The recipe was given during my dim sum cooking class. If that is successful as well, I will share the recipe here.
By the way, notice the watermark in my photos?? Before I even start begging around for help, I received an email from Criz Lai last Friday with complete instructions on how to do watermark and where to download a free software. He even took effort to design a lovely watermark logo for me, exactly how I wanted it to be as well!!! That is SOOOO sweet of him. Am so touched, thank you so much Criz! Owe you a meal when you come to KL yah?
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Labels: I Can Cook Too
Friday, January 16, 2009
"What would you do if you strike a RM20million jackpot?"
Dream, dream, dream...that was basically what we dreamt off on our first date. Previously known as MochaSourCream in the blogosphere, she now officially has a new name, thanks to me! I met RM20milBABE through my blog and eventually we ended up chatting online almost daily. Chatting with her always put a wide smile on my face. She is forever cheerful, chirpy and ahem, at most time crazy. She taught me a lot of stuff too. She was the one who taught me about Sports Toto RM20million jackpot and ways to buy the numbers. She was the one who taught me the "law of attraction". She said if you visualize on achieving something you desire, you will eventually achieve it. Now am using the law of attraction to win the RM20million jackpot. (Psstt...WOMAN, yes you! It isn't working lah!!!!)
(picture courtesy of RM20milBabe)
We finally decided to meet for dinner and Meaty House in USJ Taipan was the chosen venue. I used to patron their outlet in Damansara Utama but was told that due to parking problem, they decided to close that outlet. The USJ outlet is located just a few doors away from Starbucks. The moment you enter the shop, you would have thought you entered a pork deli! I was told that they owned a pigs farm and produce sausages, hams, bacons and pork-related products to Tesco and if not mistaken, Giant too. Yes, all these are available for sale here. I have been buying Meaty products for quite some time now and do try their Garlic infused Taiwanese Sausage..good stuff!!
(picture courtesy of RM20milBabe)
Despite meeting each other for the first time, we immediately warmed up and starting yakking and laughing away. To quench our thirst, we each had a glass of Iced Barley Lime (RM3.80).
(picture courtesy of RM20milBabe)
Am quite impressed with their menu. They have all the familiar dishes I used to have in their DU outlet as well as a few new ones. We started off sharing a bowl of my all-time favourite soup; Cream of Ham and Bacon served with a slice of toasted garlic bread (RM3.90). Smooth and creamy with tasty bacon bits, very tasty. This soup is slightly saltish because of the bacon but for pork lovers, I strongly recommend this.
(picture courtesy of RM20milBabe)
For the mains, we ordered two dishes to share. The Ribs and Sausages Platter (RM26.80) came with two medium-sized grilled ribs and 2 chunky German sausages served with two side dishes; salad and ermm..mushroom if I remember correctly. The pork ribs were not too bad. Well marinated and tender. The sausages were good too; firm and bouncy!
(picture courtesy of RM20milBabe)
Between the two main dishes we ordered, I would strongly recommend the Grilled Pork Belly (RM23.80), if you like fatty pork that is! Our plate came with 5 big pieces of sliced pork belly and 3 side dishes such as coleslaw, potato salad and boiled potatoes. We were in love with the pork belly which was perfectly balanced with the multi-layer of fats and meat. Very well marinated as the meat fully absorbed all the flavour. Very nice artery clogging dish!!
(picture courtesy of RM20milBabe)
After the wonderful meal, we continued to envision ourself being RM20 million richer and how the money would be spent, which charity to donate to, what would be our first meal after being a millionaire and etc....We laughed so hard, my jaw actually ached a little the next day. But I guess, as long as I don't kick myself to buy a ticket, this will only continue to be a dream. So the answer is NO! We are not hardcore gambler cos we only dream of winning without actually betting.
Oh well....we were definitely poorer by RM68.31 after this meal but we have a priceless time together. There are many dishes here that I would love to try, such as the Crispy German Knuckle that smell so good when the waiter holding it walked pass our table. For porky fans, do try Meaty House which is located at:
37 Jalan USJ 10/1D
Taipan Triangle, Subang
Tel: 03-5633.5634
RM20milBABE! Nice knowing you and thanks for all the photos!! Meet up again soon for another crazy session yah?
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Labels: Eating Out - Klang Valley
Thursday, January 15, 2009
I couldn't believe the post on my dining experience at Tenji Japanese Buffet Restaurant could create so much controversies. Some of you might have already receive an email and it might be more than once, about Tenji with lots of photos. Yes, it was all taken or shall I said COPIED from my blog. The email has been widely circulated, so much so a friend told me it reached her relatives in Hong Kong and Australia. Just yesterday night, I was chatting with a lady from Shantou, China who added me into MSN after reading my Tenji post. I received the email too, 4 times as well as numerous phone calls from blogger friends who alerted me on this matter. One was forwarded to me from an executive in my office and I made my colleagues who are aware of my blog to keep quiet about it. My best friend also forwarded to me the email. Unaware it was from my blog, she actually suggested that we give this place a try!!
Some of my dear readers who recognize my work emailed to me after discovering several bloggers who took my pictures and wordings and post it up like their own. Of course I was very upset but they have been very cooperative and all agreed to link back to the source. Thank you guys!
But I just couldn't believe how a national paper could simply put up photos that doesn't belong to them in their paper. They took two photos from my Tenji post; Sushi and Crabs. A friend of mine said, "Maybe they got it from the email and is unaware of the source". Possible but definitely not a good reason. My principle is "IF IT'S NOT YOURS, DON'T TAKE. IF YOU WANT TO TAKE, ASK FIRST". I sent an email to them but of course I don't expect that they will even bother to reply! (true enough, they did not respond!)
Well, not exactly everything bad, but one thing for sure, my post on Tenji increased my traffic tremendously! Never before I have more than 100 comments in one single post. And not forgetting all the new friends I met in MSN from around the world.
One thing for sure, I have to seriously considering putting watermark on my photos. Not that it's worth a lot or anything great but it is still my property. Sigh..more work from now on.
Posted by Precious Pea at 3:24 PM 40 precious comments
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Makan Gang was at my place last weekend. Not knowing where and what to eat for dinner, Baby Seafood came to mind. Located just 10 minutes drive away from my house, this gem was discovered when we moved to Setia Alam a year ago. They serves very good food at very reasonable price but I only patroned this place twice. It was the crowd that turned me away. Each time we pass by the restaurant, I could see people standing outside waiting for table. Once I even spotted people waiting outside the shop 15 minutes before it was opened for dinner.
I thought we were early since I suggested we go before their opening time at 6 p.m. It was only 5.50 p.m. when we entered the restaurant but it was already crowded. We took the second last table available and those that came 5 minutes after us have to wait outside. What is so special about the place? Well...read on what we had for dinner!
Soup of the day? Definitely not!!!
Walking into the restaurant, one can easily detect the smell of burning charcoal. Not surprising when almost 90% of the tables order their signature steamed fish that comes piping hot on a charcoal steamer. Thai style steamed fish is their specialty and one can choose between garoupa, threadfin, red or white snapper. I like the taste of the broth a lot. The spiciness and tartness of the broth are perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. While it's burning hot to the mouth, it doesn't leave a stinging sensation in my stomach. The spiciness came from dried chilies and birds' eye chillies; the wonderful aroma from lemongrass, ginger galangal and lime leaves, and the tartness from sour plum, salted vegetables and pickled garlic. The bowl of soup given earlier was for the fish. Because of the charcoal steamer, it dried up pretty fast so we have to refill the broth from time to time. The best time to attack the broth is midway through the dish when the broth becomes concentrated and more flavourful. The sweetness of the fish enhanced the overall taste too! Our threadfin was of decent size. The price of the dish?? RM27 only!!!
Spinach in Superior Stock came next. I wonder if anyone could enlighten me about this dish here. All my life, the spinach in superior stock I ordered in PJ/KL is served in clear diluted stock with bits of salted eggs, century eggs and at times, some fried baby anchovies. But twice I ordered this dish in Klang and both came in thick starchy broth. The spinach in superior stock here live up to its name.
This dish was indeed very SUPERIOR. Lots of Chinese Ham/Bacon, tiny whole dried scallops and pieces of salted eggs were found in this dish. Needless to say, the broth was sweet and tasty. I was thinking to myself, this gonna cost a bomb!! I guess my Makan Gang thought the same too. All were shocked when we saw the bill...RM12!!!!!
Deep Fried Pandan Chicken..another signature dish of there. Quite big in serving, around half the size of my palm.
At only RM1.60 per piece, it was a joy tucking into the well marinated chicken meat. Makan Gang already declared that they gonna have more than one piece on our next visit.
The Sizzling Hotplate of Prawns, Squid and Cuttlefish was nothing to shout about. The gravy was sourish sweet; appetizing but it failed to impress me. Maybe I was too busy drowning myself with the fish broth so I didn't bother having second helping of it. Priced at RM20, it wasn't exactly expensive as there were lots of medium-sized prawns.
Lastly, another signature dish of theirs...Mee Siam. Funny how they fared so well with Thai-style dishes. Again, they got the taste right. The portion is enough for 2 person if you wanna make it as a meal on its own and it is economically priced at RM5 only!!
The total bill came up to RM78.60 for 4 adults including tea, rice and towel. Makan Gang was impressed and vowed to return this coming weekend to try their Claypot Fish Maw and Stewed Pig's Tendon.
Do check out this gem if you happen to be around the area.
Baby Seafood is located at:
No. 186A-1 Jalan Sg Putus
Batu Belah 41400 Klang
Operating Hours: 12 noon - 2.30 p.m.; 6 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.
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Labels: Eating Out - Klang Valley
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Several months ago, Wong (my Makan Gang member) took Hubby and I for a scrumptious lunch at a two-decade old restaurant. Soo Kee is located along Jalan Ampang but for those who are not familiar with that area might find it difficult to locate the shop especially if you are coming from the opposite direction as it is blocked by a flyover right in front of the shop. For landmark, look out for Flemingo hotel at the opposite side of the road.
It was a hot day and I was expecting the place to be stuffy hot. Surprise surprise, it is air-conditioned and its quite neat despite being around for such a long time. The display of mouthwatering BBQ pork, steamed village chicken, roast chicken and roast duck immediately put a grin on my face.
Wong ordered a few dishes for us to try, and with Wong around, Hubby and I always certain that nothing could go wrong. I sat back and observed the rest of the diners, ahem as well as the dishes they ordered. Some looks pretty good, in particular the braised bitter gourd spareribs which I could smell from my table.
First to arrive was a half portion of steamed village chicken. I am a big fan of village chicken for obvious reason; the texture of the meat is firmer than free-range chicken and most importantly, it has stronger chicken taste. Another reason would be the chicken skin. I know it's bad for health but I could never resist village chicken skin as it's slightly 'crunchier' and 'chewier' if compared to the 'soft and slimy' skin of free-range chicken. The steamed village chicken served here is nothing extraordinary that you couldn't find elsewhere but it was good enough to start off with our meal.
We were given crushed ginger sauce and grounded vinegared chili sauce to go with the steamed chicken. I love the crushed ginger sauce as it reminded me of my late mum. She used to make this to serve together with steamed chicken. My mum's version is pretty easy to make. Just pound some ginger using mortar and pestle, drizzled some hot oil over, put in some salt and give it a good stir.
The main purpose of visiting Soo Kee was for their famous Char Siu aka BBQ pork that many food bloggers raved about. We were served with a plate of half lean half fat cut of meat, just as requested. If look could kill, I am dead. It was glistening and perfectly charred. I am going to sneak into their kitchen on my next visit!!!
True enough, it was tasty. The caramelized outer layer was aromatic with the level of sweetness just nice for me. Meat was tender and juicy. And as for the fatty parts...yumz..it melted in my mouth!! This is what I wish to achieve at home. I wonder if they accept any disciple...hmm....
Lastly, a green dish to balance our meaty meal. Well, it wasn't at all that healthy choice either. We ordered Stir-fry Garlic Chives Buds (Gow Choy Fah) with Pig's Kidney and Intestine that came full of wok-hei (essence imparted from a hot wok). In fact, I could smell it all the way from the kitchen located at the back of the restaurant. Lip smacking good needless to say. Am not a kidney and intestine fan, but I enjoyed the aromatic chives buds.
I couldn't remember the exact amount of the total bill but it should be pretty reasonable since no complain on the price from my financier. This is a place I don't mind coming back too, so Wong, when free???
Soo Kee Restaurant is located at:
No. 373-1, 4th Mile,
Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Closed on Monday
Operating Hours: 12 noon - 9 p.m.
For other reviews on Soo Kee, do click here:
Masak-Masak, A Whiff of Lemongrass, Ravenous Rabbit
Posted by Precious Pea at 2:05 PM 27 precious comments
Labels: Eating Out - Klang Valley
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Funny title isn't it? Isn't it far much easier to call it Char Siu instead of "Roasted Pork Belly in China Town"? Anyway, this was the third time I attempt on the recipe of this book below following my energy draining Herbal Roasted Duck and my highly successful Crispy Roast Pork!
First of all, this was a recipe all-gone-wrong. I am posting this up so that experts out there could provide me with some tips, and if possible, to share with me a good recipe for making tasty Char Siu.
The recipe calls for 1kg of pork belly. After informing my trusted butcher that I want a good piece of pork belly for making Char Siu, he assured me that he will choose a nice cut for me. I was eyeing for those with several layers of fats and meat but he told me the one he chose was the most perfect for making Char Siu. I wasn't too satisfy with the cut but I shouldn't argue with the expert, right? WRONG! The piece I bought was a huge chunky piece of meat with only one layer of fats on top with the skin removed. Anyway, I have already boycott my used-to-be trusted butcher!!
For the marinade, the ingredients are:
2 pieces of Nam Yue (red fermented beancurd)
1 tbsp malt sugar
150g caster sugar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp five spices powder
1 tbsp "Shaoxing" wine
Few drops of red food colouring
Mix the marinade ingredients well until the sugar is completely dissolved. I wonder if 5 spices powder necessary as I find the end result tasted weird due to the five spices powder taste.
Mix well over pork belly and add in about 2 tbsp of chopped garlic. I used crushed garlic pip instead so that it is easier to remove before roasting. Marinade it overnight.
Arrange the marinated pork on the roasting wire rack, roast in a preheated oven at 200 degree Celcius for 15 minutes. Dish out, dip the pork belly with some marinade sauce. Continue to roast for further 20 -30 minutes until cooked thoroughly. Dish out. Bring the remaining marinade sauce to boil. Cook until the sauce thicken, remove from heat and pour over the roasted pork belly or serve it separately.
The meat was a bit dry. Too lean, hence tough! Tastewise, it wasn't what I expected. It doesn't taste anything familiar to me, especially when I could taste the strong five spices powder. I really wonder if this is the way they serve Char Siu in China Town aka Petaling Street. I am not giving up! I shall attempt this again but before that, I would need to do some more research on the marinade sauce. Anyway, do you any great Char Siu recipe to share??
Posted by Precious Pea at 12:06 AM 24 precious comments
Labels: I Can Cook Too
Friday, January 02, 2009
Another guessing game here. Guess what plant is this? Ok, 2 tips:
Tip #1 : As far as I know (I saw the box it came with), the bulbs are imported from China.
Tip #2 : Not sure why, I only get to see this for sale once a year, yes, for Chinese New Year!
So, any idea?
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Broken – Mended – Set Free
"He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners" (Is 61:1...NIV)
Thank you for visiting our site, we are excited about you coming to visit us and seeing what we are all about. HTHM is a ministry that was designed to bring focus back to the family. We have an unwavering passion to see the marriage become the perfect image of God that He intended for it to be back in Genesis . Healing The Hurt Ministries was born in 1998 through the canal of our personal trials and tribulations. In the midst of our struggles and situations, God showed Himself faithful and began to heal us in every area of our life. God has given us a great mandate for the body of Christ and that is to reproduce after our own kind. HTHM is committed to seeing the body of Christ healed in every area of their lives (spiritually, emotionally, physically,and financially). We believe we are Isaiah 61:1 [.....He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted......to proclaim freedom for the captives]. So, if you are broken and in need of mending and being set free, come and let us reason together.


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A long time ago in an age before everyone owned a cell phone, in a time where computers were still big enough to fill a room and the World Wide Web was in its infancy, Queen's had its own social network. In fact, we had two: Graffiti and Soapbox.
These social networks were available to anyone with a Queen's userid, and could be accessed using a "dumb terminal" available in public sites or offices.
Graffiti was for sharing technical information; a place where you could ask for information on a new program, or for recommendations on which one would be best for a particular need; a place to get help when you encountered a problem. Graffiti was monitored by ITServices, then known as Computing and Communications Services. Although the technical support people and programmers often provided responses to the Graffiti question, it was also widely contributed to by faculty, staff, and students of the University – always willing to share their knowledge with others.
Graffiti became so popular that people started using it for more personal things, like arranging social outings. The decision was made to clone Graffiti and Soapbox was born.
On Soapbox you could find everything from comments about the latest episode of a TV program, to information on the newest games, people planning to go to the show, students looking for a ride home, lost and found, yard sales, housemates wanted and items for sale – whatever happened to be on someone's mind!
When using the social networks, you could use a screen name of your choosing. This further enhanced the social network by allowing people to protect their identities while leaving personal messages for each other, like Happy Birthday. Graffiti and Soapbox stayed active at Queen's for many years, but these social networks had one major drawback – they were restricted to people at Queen's.
As the Internet grew, as email became a widely used form of communication, and as personal computers became popular, people started going beyond Queen's. Email was used to keep in touch with family members; many people were using social networking programs like ICQ and Instant Messenger to talk with friends and meet new friends. The time for Graffiti and Soapbox had passed, but as people read this I expect there will be some who say "Oh yes! I remember…".
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In this presentation to the Ottawa Skeptics, Dana Peters describes some of the factors which affect the likelihood that we will interact with intelligent life beyond the Earth.
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Just a simple coloured dot from a can of marking paint in just the right spot (for example) will warn all that a particular "customer" doesn't pay their bills. Before long we will all have the pleasure of watching them mow their own grass for a change...as we drive by and wave.
But woe to the one who dares reveal the sacred code. Darkness and doom be upon them for three generations.
"There is a class of people men, women and children, who must be killed or banished before you can hope for peace and order." William Sherman
Always have their signature somewhere. What I do to make things simple is on my copy of the estimate I give the customer (meaning NOT the one that has my notes with my costs and things they dont need to see on it), theres a small portion at the bottom that basically says sign here if you agree to have the above listed work done and in short it lists the customer's responsibility for payment. You have to be REALLY careful with the full maintenance accounts because of this exact thing, so make sure they ALWAYS sign a contract and make sure it has something about there is no cancellation so you don't get screwed out of money. I always try very hard to avoid breaking things up in monthly payments like that, lawn maintenance is fine but all other landscape, maintenance or cleanups are billed separately and payment is due at the completion of the job. I also require a deposit on any landscape job over $300 to cover my ass at least for the materials.
If you go to court, its gonna get messy. They are gonna say how much has she paid year to date, and whats the total value of the job you just did and how much of that applies to what she already paid you for less the other services that were in those payments. Thats if it even gets to that point. You can show all the before and after pictures you want and all the previous billing statements and copies of checks she wrote you want, but unless you have a signature saying that she agreed to have exactly what you did done, then the court's defense is going to be "well prove that you didn't just show up off the street and do this job expecting to get paid for it after with no prior consent" and unfortunately for you, without a signature to terms, its going to be near impossible for you to prove that. You also have to look at what court is going to cost you. If you have a lawyer, thats a pretty penny, and time is money. Even your time as the business owner has to be considered because its time you could be out working. Weigh all that out and see if its worth your time, lawyers, court costs, etc. If this is just like a $500 trim/prune/weed/edge/mulch job, then cut your losses and move on. It'll cost you double that to go to court by the time you're all said and done. Cut your losses, learn from your mistakes. And I bet you'll have EVERY customer sign for EVERY service you do from now on because you'll never forget this.
Getting screwed over is part of business. It doesn't matter if you're a multi-million dollar a year business or just starting out and cut 15 lawns, its gonna happen and you just learn from it. Good luck to you.
Chevy and Ford trucks, Wright & Walker mowers, Echo 2-cycle, too much other stuff to list......
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Same boat here as far as getting stiffed. Already sent certified mail, payment still has not been received, no emails or phone calls. Will be going to small claims court. Have contract, emails (where the member stated to come get the money only to stated he did not have the money) and phone records of trying getting in contact with this member regarding overdue payment. The amount due is really low but the main reason I am going after this one gentleman is that he gave my wife and I the run around when trying to collect at his property and most of all, he claimed to be a army veteran who served 7 years special forces. I gave him a huge discount as I always do to veterans of the armed forces. The second client (this client owes 2X's the amount then the army veteran) I did not collect since I have made a lot of money from them in the past.
The fact you have a history from last year will play heavily. In civil matters proof does not have to be beyond shadow of a doubt. Not having a signed contract is not a deal breaker necessarily. If you did not take pics I suggest you sneak back and do so. Let her explain to the judge why she didn't pay for work that was performed. The fact the entire job was not completed is moot. If the job was obviously started but you were not allowed to complete it will factor in as well. Pay the small filing fee, have your day in court. File for the FULL amount of your agreement as long as it is under the threshold for small claims in your jurisdiction. It varies by state and circuit sometimes.
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Greenberg Appeal to Be Heard by New York's Highest Court
July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Ex-American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Maurice "Hank" Greenberg's challenge to parts of a ruling that allowed a state lawsuit against him to proceed will be heard by New York's highest court.
An appeals court in Manhattan yesterday granted Greenberg's request for permission to appeal its ruling from May, which upheld state Supreme Court Justice Charles Ramos's October 2010 order denying motions by Greenberg and former AIG Chief Financial Officer Howard Smith to dismiss the lawsuit, according to a court filing.
Former New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer sued Greenberg and Smith in 2005 in state court in Manhattan, accusing them of using sham reinsurance deals and other transactions to distort the insurer's financial condition.
"The appeal will determine the validity of the Martin Act, which the New York attorney general and his predecessors have used prodigiously, but with questionable legality in light of conflicting federal standards," David Boies, an attorney with Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP in New York who is representing Greenberg, said in a statement.
Lawyers for Greenberg and Smith will present arguments to the state Court of Appeals in Albany on whether New York's Martin Act securities-fraud statute and Executive Law are pre-empted by federal laws, Boies said.
'Hearsay Evidence'
The federal laws are intended to provide uniform national standards governing securities fraud liability, because the state laws allow claims against corporate executives without "actual knowledge of or participation in the wrongdoing alleged," Boies said.
The lawyers will also present arguments on whether an action based "solely on hearsay evidence" can survive a motion for summary judgment, Boies said.
"Our office is confident the Court of Appeals will uphold the lower court's decision, and we look forward to trying this case," James Freedland, a spokesman for the state attorney general's office, said in a statement.
"We expect to prevail based on overwhelming evidence, including the defendants' own testimony," Freedland said.
The case is State of New York v. Greenberg, 401720-2005, New York state Supreme Court (Manhattan).
To contact the reporters on this story: Chris Dolmetsch in New York at email@example.com; David McLaughlin in New York at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Turns out Kevin Greene hasnt cornered the market on enthusiasm when it comes to the new defensive coaching staff.
Sure, Greenes gusto is readily apparent, but theres another member of the staff that might match Greenes intensity. During Saturdays opening training camp practice, the voice of defensive line coach Mike Trgovac could be heard above all others.
And Trgovac wasnt all rah-rah and hot air either. He offered constructive criticism and warranted praise.
During a drill in which the defensive linemen worked against a blocking sled, defensive end Johnny Jolly showed off his power by shoving the mechanism back. Problem was, he went before Trgovacs signal, which prompted Trgovac to scream: Way to be aggressive, but youre offsides.
In Trgovac, the Packers have not only a familiar face back on their sideline but a well-respected coach. In his first stint as Packers defensive line coach in 1999, he quickly impressed those in the organization even though he was part of Ray Rhodes coaching staff that was fired after one season. (Head coach Mike McCarthy also was on that staff as quarterbacks coach).
After the 1999 season, Trgovac spent two years as the Washington Redskins defensive line coach and another as the Carolina Panthers defensive line coach before he was promoted to their defensive coordinator in 2003. During his six seasons as Panthers defensive coordinator, his defenses ranked in the NFLs top 10 in both yards and points allowed three times.
♦ Photos: Day one of training camp, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009
♦ Special section: All training camp stories, photos, videos, live coverage.
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It was only one practice, but free-agent offensive lineman Duke Preston got off to a rough start.
The former Buffalo Bills center, who was expected to provide the Packers with depth at guard and center, struggled in the one-on-one drills and was awful in his audition as backup long snapper.
In the first one-on-one drill, the 6-foot-5, 320-pound Preston lined up at center and got smoked by Ryan Pickett and was overpowered by the smaller Dean Muhtadi (6-3, 295). In the second go-around in that drill, he played left guard and got beat to his outside shoulder by Michael Montgomery and was run over by Anthony Toribio. After that, he limped off the field. In all, he lost four of his six one-on-one reps.
Then, during a punting period, he sent one snap nearly over the head of Durant Brooks and skipped another low to Jeremy Kapinos. During a field goal drill he had at least one bad snap that was high. The Packers gave Preston a two-year, $2 million contract with the hope that he could be a backup at several line positions. However, the deal did not include a signing bonus, so he could be released without any financial ramifications.
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&diams Brooks won the first round of punting by averaging 50.7 yards with 4.2 seconds of hang time on seven punts from his 20-yard line and into a stiff crosswind. Kapinos averaged 46.2 yards and 3.79 seconds of hang time on nine punts.
&diams Mason Crosby went 6-for-8 during a field goal period. He converted from 28, 31, 39, 44, 47 and 50 yards and missed wide right from 36 and 48 yards.
&diams Fullback Quinn Johnson looked like a rookie during a drill in which running backs have to duck under a metal post before going through the rope ladder. He successfully got under it only one out of six times.
&diams Underrated cornerback Joe Porter intercepted a deep sideline throw by Aaron Rodgers that was intended for receiver Patrick Williams.
&diams Second-year cornerback Pat Lee had a few rough plays. Receiver James Jones ran by him and caught a deep pass from Rodgers, and Lee dropped a ball that hit him in the hands during a one-on-one drill.


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Halitosis Cause of Criminals Working Black Market?
Some criminals are becoming more weird by the day. The good news is that these criminals may not be guilty of bad breath. In March, thieves were reported to have stolen over $800 worth of chewing gum from stores in the cities of Bridgeport, Fairfield, and Stratford, Connecticut. Then, in June, there were four more complaints about stolen gum, including one man who stole $175 from a Shaw's supermarket in West Hartford, Connecticut. The reports of the chewing gum thieves in the news led to many copycat gum thefts.
According to reports, the criminals were funding drug habits with stolen gum. Some good questions: who would buy stolen gum, and how bad is the economy if packs of gum can maintain the junkie's habits?
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Updated at: 04/25/2013 7:06 PM
By LYNN ELBER
(AP) LOS ANGELES - There's the Al Madrigal who speaks in the crisp, skeptical tones of a "Daily Show" correspondent, whether grilling Arizona foes of Latino studies or questioning the sanity of Puerto Ricans who want statehood in a dysfunctional United States of Sequester.
Then there's the comedian showcased in his first hour-long stand-up special, a tour guide through the life of a family man dealing with lippy kids, urban absurdity and angst. Gone is the bravado of the faux TV reporter he plays for Jon Stewart, replaced by a bemused grin and an appealing touch of goofiness.
Although no swashbuckler takes the stage in "Al Madrigal: Why is the Rabbit Crying?" debuting 11 p.m. EDT Friday on Comedy Central, don't be fooled by his modest soft-shoe _ a few hesitant steps toward the audience, a few steps back: Madrigal is relishing success after a determined march toward a place in show business.
And he's done it on his terms, as a Mexican-Italian-American from San Francisco who crafts a wry storyteller's take on the world for his comedy act and "Daily Show."
"I'm proud that I've been able to go into any (nightclub) room and do the same material and not change it up for them," said the bearded, bespectacled Madrigal, 41, who lives in Los Angeles and commutes to New York for Stewart's program.
His universal family-guy humor makes translation unnecessary, a la Bill Cosby, one of his comedy influences (Franklin Ajaye and Patton Oswalt are others). There's the bit, for instance, about his young son picking his own clothes for a party, then shrugging off his tattered look: They're your friends, dad.
Or his account in an interview of coming to realize how spoiled his daughter has become. The family, tagging along with Madrigal for a club gig, had checked into a modest motel in upstate New York.
"The 6-year-old looks at me and says, `Ummm, why am I staring at the parking lot?'" Madrigal recounts. "I had to tell her, `Cause you're on the road, baby, and this is what you do. You think it's glamorous? We're going to fight a businessman for a pancake after this.'"
There are times that some background is required, including the bit that gives his special its name. "Why is the rabbit crying?" is the nervous question the family raises about the tattoo they spot on an LA "cholo," a young Latino with a gang-member air about him.
Some background, but less than you might think, according to Madrigal: "I think there's cholos everywhere. There's cholos in all of us, and they don't necessarily need to be Mexican."
The comedian and his material are more than ready for the spotlight, said Jonas Larsen, Comedy Central's senior vice president for talent and specials. An extended CD-DVD combo of "Al Madrigal: Why is the Rabbit Crying?" will be released April 30.
"A one-hour special is, in a sense, showing that you've arrived as a comic ... It takes a lot of work to get there," Larsen said, adding that Madrigal is an outstanding storyteller with a fresh take on family life and a "Latino point of view but not exclusively Latino, that reaches a broader audience."
Or, as Stewart put it in an email, he brings a "laid-back, zen-like comedy ninja quality that we didn't even know we were missing."
Madrigal's show-biz dream meant ditching a career at his parents' San Francisco business that provides staff management for other companies. Among his responsibilities: To caution and, in some cases, fire workers. He moved his wife, Krystyn, an educator, and their two children to Los Angeles, encountering both opportunity and lean times over the past decade.
He scored repeated late-night appearances, including with Conan O'Brien on "Tonight" and on "Lopez Tonight," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." There were acting jobs as well, on sitcoms including "Gary, Unmarried" and "Free Agents," but none of the shows stuck. One, "The Ortegas" with Cheech Marin, was shelved by Fox before it aired.
Madrigal is upbeat about a pilot under consideration for next season, "About a Boy," based on the Nick Hornby novel of the same name and following the 2002 Hugh Grant film. Its top-notch pedigree includes executive producer Jason Katims ("Friday Night Lights," "Parenthood") and Minnie Driver and David Walton in the cast.
Madrigal's character, a stay-at-home dad, is fuller than his previous ones and offers him the chance to play drama as well as comedy.
"I've always been `ethnic friend,' without any serious moments, all jokes," he said, like the character in the office who complains, "Did anybody touch my lunch?" and then is gone from the scene.
Instability is an entertainment industry given, but his two years on "Daily Show" have given Madrigal a high profile and the chance to create some indelible moments, including his interrogation of a member of the Tucson, Ariz., school board that banned a Mexican-American studies program. A board member earnestly told Madrigal that one teacher was buying his students' loyalty with burritos, which Madrigal said prompted "burrito protests" against the board's action.
"That's the most viewed piece" he's done for "Daily Show," he said, proudly. "People are teaching that piece in Chicano studies classes."
Although he introduced a Hispanic perspective to Stewart's almost impeccably diverse show, he, like other "Daily Show" cast members, hit different comedy beats. He's done a Black Panther piece and a remake of a Clint Eastwood car commercial, and was at work on a federal budget sequester take.
"My primary responsibility is to be funny," said Madrigal.
No pink slip needed here.
Lynn Elber is a national television columnist for The Associated Press. She can be reached at lelber(at)ap.org and on Twitter (at)lynnelber.
(Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


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The federal space agency in Cleveland controls all operations and spending at the NASA Plum Brook Station in Erie County. The employees, who are working on cutting-edge technologies for aeronautics and space flight, will be available to talk with visitors.
Glenn is located at 21000 Brookpark Road in Cleveland.
A tour bus will depart from Glenn's main gate every hour beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. One-hour tours begin in the Briefing Center Auditorium.
Here are the 2013 facility tour dates:
• April 6: Simulated Lunar Operations facility, where researchers are improving the mobility of rovers on the moon.
• May 4: Altitude Combustion Stand facility, designed to test chemical rocket engines and components.
• June 1: Supersonic Wind Tunnel, designed to test aircraft, engines and launch vehicles in flight conditions without ever leaving the ground.
• July 13: Icing Research Tunnel, the oldest and largest refrigerated icing wind tunnel in the world, designed to test ice protection systems for a variety of military and commercial aircraft.
• Aug. 3: Flight Research Building, also known as the hangar, is the primary hub for all of Glenn's unique aircraft.
• Sept. 7: Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory, where some of the world's most advanced aircraft noise reduction ideas for jet engine nozzles and fan components are tested.
• Oct. 5: Telescience Support Center, allowing researchers to operate experiments onboard the International Space Station.
To register, send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or call 216-433-9653. Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance or, depending on space, at least one week before the tour date. Bring a valid ID with you.


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Rum Journal: Miami Readies For World's Largest Rum Festival
April 22, 2014 | 10:52 am | Print
Above: a Diplomatico demonstration at the Miami Rum Festival
By the Rum Journal staff
Miami is the rum capital of America, and it's set to again host the world's largest rum festival this week: the Miami Rum Festival.
The festival, a celebration of all things rum, will bring together rum experts, professionals and enthusiasts from more than 30 countries around the world.
Hundreds of rums will be on hand, with a mix of seminars, cocktail demonstrations and other activities.
The festival, the brainchild of internationally renowned rum expert Robert Burr, is being held again this year at the DoubleTree Miami Airport Convention Center from April 25 to April 27.
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Published April 08, 2013
Rye's picturesque Mermaid Street
A Medieval Town
Catch a train from London's St. Pancras Station, and in a little over an hour, you'll find yourself in one of England's most ancient towns.
Rye, with its twisting, cobbled streets and medieval coaching inns, held an important position during the Middle Ages. As one of the country's Cinque Ports, it played a key role in defending the eastern end of the English Channel from the always-pesky French. Over the years, the coast receded (it is now two miles away), leaving the town stranded, overlooking the Romney Marsh.
The fickle sea may have deserted Rye, but its charm never did. If Central Casting were to create the perfect English village, it would be this one: Cozy homes have names like Lantern Cottage, cobbled streets bear monikers like Watch Bell, and there's a pastry shop called Simon the Pieman.
A good place to begin your exploration is the Rye Heritage Center for a look at the town model. A miniature of Rye, accurate to the last tree and shrub, it is best experienced during the 20-minute Sound and Light Show.
St. Mary's Church is also worth a visit, mainly for its lovely churchyard; but if you have the stamina, a climb to the top of the church tower offers a panoramic vista of town and sea.
Nearby Lamb House was once home to the American writer Henry James. Now under the care of the National Trust, only a few rooms are open to the public, and hours of operation are erratic, but the garden is beautiful.
Of Rye's four original fortified entrances, one remains: Landgate, dating to 1329. But Ypres Tower, built a century before as protection against the French, still stands and is part of Rye Museum.
The town's most famous street is the impossibly picturesque Mermaid Street, and the most famous building on the street is the Mermaid Inn. A coaching inn since the 12th century, it gained notoriety in the 1600s as the hangout of the Hawkhurst Gang, smugglers who plied their trade in the mist-shrouded marshes along the Sussex coast.
The gang reportedly kept loaded pistols on the table as they quaffed their ale and are said to have constructed a network of tunnels from the Mermaid to the sea. As with any coaching inn worth its salt, the Mermaid is reputedly haunted, with no fewer than six of its rooms claiming a ghostly presence.
Just across the street from the Mermaid is the equally historic Jeakes House, suitable for groups of up to 15. This ivy-swathed 16th-century house originally belonged to Samuel Jeakes, whose Puritan religion once got him summoned to appear before Charles II at Whitehall in London.
There's nothing puritanical about the lavishly appointed guest rooms, each with a unique view across the red roofs of the town toward Romney Marsh. Adding to the charm is the fact that the inn's owners have kept all of its nooks and crannies intact.
The George Inn is located in the center of town. Dating back to 1575, the George maintains its medieval character, particularly in the drawing room with its welcoming fireplace, but has amenities to attract the 21st-century traveler as well. The pretty, flower-filled courtyard and stylish restaurant are especially appealing.
Spend some time in Rye, and you may become convinced that this is England's best-kept secret.


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Artists Every Time I Die, Eternal Lord, Greeley Estates
March 04, 2012
Get ready for your ear drums to explode. In a good way, of course.
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Pop-Punk is growing every day.
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Not-so-straight-forward Rock and sometimes Roll to get through the grind.
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Evanston, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Drew Crawford scored 26 points, collected 10 rebounds and dished out five assists as the Northwestern Wildcats trampled the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 86-64, in a non-conference bout at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Crawford connected on 9-of-15 field goal attempts and Sanjay Lumpkin (13 points, 10 rebounds) also recorded a double-double for Northwestern (6-5). Alex Olah and Tre Demps each added 18 points.
James Currington registered 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead MVSU (3-7). Cameron Dobbs tacked on 12 points and DeAngelo Priar finished with 10.
At halftime Northwestern had a 44-34 advantage. During the first period the Wildcats hit 56.3 percent of their shots from the floor, including 5-of-14 from 3-point range. MSVU connected on only 40 percent of its field goal tries.
The Wildcats coasted to victory in the second half by getting 50 percent of their field goal attempts and 20-of-25 shots from the free-throw line to fall.
Northwestern had decided advantages in scoring in the paint (38-20) and off turnovers (15-2).
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