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In the universe of home-repair projects, toilets are always a popular chore.
"From what I understand, the most frequently tackled do-it-yourself project is toilet repair, because people can do it," says Greg Wisner, senior market researcher at Fluidmaster, a manufacturer of toilet parts.
Plumbing problems aren't so popular. And they often
can be expensive. So Bankrate asked some plumbing experts about
the best ways to avoid doing business with them.
Good equipment definitely helps. Manufacturers and plumbers say the right toilet, and even the right $5 toilet part, can save you plenty in both plumbing calls and water costs.
Cheap and easy solutions like testing your toilet paper and rearranging where you store your makeup can help prevent plumbing traumas, says Jeff Waite, owner of Hawkeye Sewer & Drain in Iowa City, Iowa.
"I tell people to use common sense," Waite says. "It's
not a question of if a toilet or a drain will clog up; it's a question
of when."
Still, it pays to know when you are in over your head,
says Wisner.
"There are a lot of cases where the smartest thing to do is call
a plumber," Wisner says. "If you ignore aging parts and years go
by, you can have a leak or even a flood, and that can get expensive."
A leaking toilet can mean 100 gallons of extra water
use every week, according to estimates on Fluidmaster's Web site.
Bankrate.com talked with the experts -- a plumber, a toilet manufacturer and a toilet-parts maker -- to get the latest and greatest in money-saving plumbing wisdom.
What's new in toilets?
"We've come a long way in toilets," says Stephanie Simons, senior market analyst for toilets and bidets at Kohler, a manufacturer of plumbing fixtures.
"You'll get toilets that use a lot less water," Simons
says. "If you're looking back to the 1980s through the 1990s, we
were using 1.5 to 3.5 gallons, and now we're mandated to use 1.6
"And some are using 1.1 or even 0.8 in a dual flush."
What's more, Simons says, in some areas of the country, consumers
can qualify for rebates if they purchase water-efficient toilets.
But even if you don't get a rebate, she says you can save big on your water bill.
"You can save thousands of gallons of water by switching to a 1.1," Simons says.
Fluidmaster estimates that switching to a 1.6 gallon
toilet from an older toilet will save 350 gallons of water a week.
As for the cost of a toilet that flushes less water, "you can find
a toilet like that at Home Depot for $199," Simons says, noting
that water-saving toilets don't necessarily cost more.
Not everyone is a fan of the new low-flow toilets.
Waite says water-efficient toilets mean new problems. "The orifices
are smaller, so they clog and have problems," says Waite. "An old
myth is to put something in the tank to dispense the water. Don't
do that with the new low-flow toilet. That will conserve it, or
make you use less water, but it will cause more problems for you."
"When you don't have enough water, you cause clogs,"
says Waite, whose plumbing business serves over 10,000 accounts.
"The toilet cannot flush consistently."
Make your toilet last longer
The easiest thing to do is avoid using damaging cleaners, say all
three experts.
Drop-in tablets that contain chemicals can degrade parts of the
tank over time, says Simons.
"A good way to avoid having to replace the flapper is to avoid
those bleach tablets," she says.
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From mumblecore to Hollywood in record time, American actress Greta Gerwig is a girl-next-door we can all believe in.
Greta Celeste Gerwig was born on August 4th, 1983 in Sacramento, California. She is the daughter of Gordon Gerwig, a computer programmer and financial consultant, and Christine Gerwig, a nurse. After graduating high school, Greta moved to New York to attend Manhattan's Barnard College. There she studied English and philosophy, and intended to become a playwright. While writing plays, Greta cofounded an improvisational group called The Tea Party Ensemble.
Yet after being cast in a small role in director Joe Swanberg's indie film LOL (2006), Greta's career path was forever changed. The role was enough to impress the director and other filmmakers from the "mumblecore" scene – a movement involving ultra-low budget films, using improvised scripts and nonprofessional actors, telling stories about the relationships of twentysomethings. After LOL, Greta went on to appear in many independent productions, including Hannah Takes the Stairs, Baghead, Yeast, and Nights and Weekends which she also co-directed.
In 2009, Greta made the leap to more commercial fare when she appeared in the horror film House of the Devil. The following year, she starred opposite Ben Stiller in the Noah Baumbach-directed Greenberg – a role which earned her an Indie Spirit Award nomination.
In 2011, she was cast opposite Russell Brand in a remake of the 1981 Dudley Moore classic Arthur. Greta played the Liza Minelli role (the character's name was changed from Linda to Naomi), a blue collar girl who eventually wins the heart of the childlike billionaire. Though reviews were mixed (I thought it was great), most critics agreed that Greta stole the show … not easy when Russell Brand is mugging over your shoulder.
Whatever Greta chooses to do next – be it acting, writing, or directing – she is sure to win more fans and followers by simply staying true to herself.
Greta Gerwig Quotes:
Regarding 'mumblecore': "I've always liked art that has come out of some sense of a movement. I always relish in these ideas of, you know, Gertrude Stein buying Picassos and introducing these people to other people. I like the idea of being part of a movement – even if it's a badly named movement."
"I see the world as a good place, which is strange because I think a lot of times people make art out of complaint, they have bones to pick, and I don't have that. But maybe that is because I have grown up in America with a tremendous amount of privilege, so of course I think the world is a good place."
Regarding her love affair with New York: "It sounds silly to say out loud, but [Woody Allen's] films have so much to do with how I have defined the narrative of my own life. Annie Hall is like what I thought love was when I was young."
"If no one had ever seen Hannah Takes the Stairs, in some ways, it wouldn't have totally mattered. It would have been a bit of a bummer, but it didn't cost that much to make, so our only obligation was to our weird movie that we wanted to make."
"I'm not strategizing about my next move. My lease is up, and they're raising my rent. I don't even know where I'm going to live next month. So thinking along the lines of, like, 'I need to get my superhero franchise locked down' seems a little premature."


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JesuRoyal, noble, refined - a traditional arrangement of the Johann Sebastion Bach classic.https://www.smartsound.com/music/images/inspirational.jpgSingle2607-ST$ 39.952607-EX$ 59.952607-W$ 149.95Emotions: Happy, Inspirational, Calm, Light, Refined, Regal, Relaxed, Tranquil, Mellow, Quiet, Soft Genre: Sophisticated, Spiritual, Traditional, Themes, Classical, Religious, Lyrical, Specialty Production Types: Wedding, Tribute/Memorial, Background Instrument: Chamber Group, Guitar (Acoustic), Acoustic, Instrumental, Guitar
Jesu from the album Inspirational Guitar
Entr'acteTake a bow with this delightfully silly song sprightly silver flute and weeping accordion in the midst of a spirited orchestra.https://www.smartsound.com/artist/images/ASFB04_200.jpgSingle7100194-ST$ 39.957100194-EX$ 59.957100194-W$ 149.95Emotions: Calm, Delicate, Expansive, Gentle, Heartwarming, Innocent, Intimate, Old-Fashioned, Pensive, Refined, Reflective, Refreshing, Soothing, Sultry, Tender, Touching, Mellow, Emotional, Poignant, Quiet, Soft Genre: Orchestral Production Types: Kids, Animation, Video Games, Comedy Instrument: Orchestra, Studio Orchestra, Accordion, Bass (Acoustic), Brass, Celeste, Chimes, Flute, Harp, Strings, Violin, Violoncello, Instrumental
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Stay Close To MeA subtle waltz undercurrent gives this piece a floating, dance-like quality. Its slightly breathless melody still somehow sounds relaxed, creating a sense of inner piece and simply being in the moment.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATTM_200.jpgSingle70409-ST$ 39.9570409-EX$ 59.9570409-W$ 149.95Emotions: Gentle, Heartwarming, Innocent, Refined, Serene, Soothing, Tender, Touching, Tranquil, Emotional, Soft Genre: Romantic, Orchestral Production Types: Documentary, Nature, Wedding, Biography, Spoken Word/Narration, Tribute/Memorial Instrument: Orchestra, Piano, Strings, Instrumental
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Snowflakes DanceDelicate and melancholic, this Celtic piece features harp and flute and will beautifully enhance any emotional scene.https://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/PS72_200.jpgSingle12410-ST$ 39.9512410-EX$ 59.9512410-W$ 149.95Emotions: Gentle, Intimate, Melancholy, Refined, Tender, Touching, Tranquil, Emotional, Soft Genre: Folk, Romantic, Traditional, World, Irish, Scottish Production Types: Documentary, Indie Film, Nature, Travel, Tribute/Memorial Instrument: Flute, Guitar (Acoustic), Harp, Instrumental, Guitar
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Autumn LeavesPeaceful and delicate, this acoustic Celtic tune is appropriate for natural scenic shots. Features Celtic Harp & flute.https://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/PS72_200.jpgSingle12402-ST$ 39.9512402-EX$ 59.9512402-W$ 149.95Emotions: Delicate, Heartwarming, Passionate, Pastoral, Refined, Soothing, Touching, Tranquil, Emotional, Soft Genre: Cultural, Folk, Traditional, World, Irish, Scottish Production Types: Commercials, Documentary, Indie Film, Nature, Travel Instrument: Flute, Harp, Instrumental
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Silhouette Of LoveThis Solo Piano piece is full of tenderness and will gently enhance any scene that need an extra dose of calm and serenity.https://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/PS70_200.jpgSingle12210-ST$ 39.9512210-EX$ 59.9512210-W$ 149.95Emotions: Calm, Delicate, Gentle, Heartwarming, Innocent, Intimate, Melancholy, Refined, Reflective, Serene, Soothing, Tender, Touching, Tranquil, Hopeful, Angelic, Emotional, Quiet, Soft Genre: Elegant, Romantic, Classical, Ballad Production Types: Commercials, Indie Film, Nature, Wedding, Biography, Tribute/Memorial Instrument: Solo, Acoustic, Instrumental
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Until ForeverA thoughtful and reassuring guitar provides comfort in this easy-going selection. Great for a variety of subjects.https://www.smartsound.com/music/images/contemporary.jpgSingle3715-ST$ 39.953715-EX$ 59.953715-W$ 149.95Emotions: Calm, Gentle, Heartwarming, Inspiring, Intimate, Light, Motivating, Refined, Soothing, Tender, Touching, Tranquil, Mellow, Quiet, Soft Genre: Themes, Ballad, Easy-Going, Pop Rock, Easy-Listening/New Age Production Types: Biography, Spoken Word/Narration, Tribute/Memorial, Background Instrument: Rock/Pop Band, Solo, Guitar (Acoustic), Acoustic, Instrumental, Guitar
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ReflectiveThoughtful and pensive, this selection lets the listener explore the future's possibilities.https://www.smartsound.com/music/images/poetic.jpgSingle3512-ST$ 39.953512-EX$ 59.953512-W$ 149.95
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Gentle LullabyA very rubato and expressive piano sings us to sleep. Slow and comforting, this track works well in any scene where a lullaby would be called for.https://www.smartsound.com/music/images/poetic.jpgSingle3502-ST$ 39.953502-EX$ 59.953502-W$ 149.95Emotions: Inspirational, Calm, Delicate, Gentle, Heartwarming, Pensive, Refined, Reflective, Relaxed, Soothing, Subdued, Tender, Touching, Tranquil, Quiet, Soft Genre: Themes, Ballad, Lyrical, Specialty Production Types: Tribute/Memorial, Background Instrument: Solo, Piano, Acoustic, Instrumental
Gentle Lullaby from the album Poetic Piano
Lost In YouA tale of deep affection is told here in a contemporary ballad.https://www.smartsound.com/music/images/inspirational.jpgSingle2608-ST$ 39.952608-EX$ 59.952608-W$ 149.95Emotions: Delicate, Dignified, Gentle, Heartwarming, Intimate, Light, Passionate, Refined, Reflective, Relaxed, Serene, Soothing, Tender, Touching, Tranquil, Mellow, Emotional, Poignant, Quiet, Soft Genre: Themes, Ballad, Lyrical, Specialty Production Types: Wedding, Tribute/Memorial, Background Instrument: Chamber Group, Guitar (Acoustic), Acoustic, Instrumental, Guitar
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On April 14, prosecutors in France dropped the preliminary hate charges that they filed against 72-year-old singing icon Bob Dylan last November. Specifically, the French charged Dylan with "public insult and inciting hate," for comments he made in a 2012 Rolling Stone interview wherein he seemed to compare Croatians to the Ku Klux Klan and Nazis.
But that's not the end of the story. The Wall Street Journal reported that instead of going after the "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" troubadour, prosecutors now want the publisher of Rolling Stone's French edition to face trial for printing Dylan's comments.
French magistrate Marion Potier said she went along with dismissing the charges against Dylan because he gave that Rolling Stone interview to the U.S. version of the publication and never gave his express permission to have that interview published in the magazine's French edition. Dylan's French attorney, Thierry Marembert, said that he was pleased that the French court realized that his famous client "never wanted to insult anyone."
And although Dylan came out of the deal feeling "Well Well Well," the French prosecutors charged the publisher of the Rolling Stone's French edition with violating anti-discrimination laws. Now it's Michel Birnbaum who's looking at a possible maximum fine of $62,000 and one year in prison.
Yahoo! News reported that Dylan faced those same penalties had he been found guilty of the hate speech charges brought against him. The French charges against Dylan originated from a complaint lodged by the Council of Croats in France (CRICCF,) following publication of the singer's comments.
The Croats are especially sensitive to being connected in any way with Nazis these days due to their alliance with Nazi Germany during World War II. Dylan's comments in that Rolling Stone interview appear below:
"Blacks know that some whites didn't want to give up slavery—that if they had their way, they would still be under the yoke…and they can't pretend they don't know that."
"If you got a slave master or Klan in your blood, blacks can sense that. That stuff lingers to this day. Just like Jews can sense Nazi blood and the Serbs can sense Croatian blood."
Ironically, Dylan first heard about the hate charges filed against him by the French while he was touring in Paris last November, and at the same time he was being awarded the French Legion d'Honneur for being "a hero for young people hungry for justice and independence," according to the culture minister in France. For more on the original charges brought against Dylan, see the video accompanying this article.
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The Office of Congressman Mo Brooks notified Hank Richards at the Huntsville Examiner of Brooks' position on House efforts to force the President to obey the law.
Constitutional Congressman Mo Brooks, an Alabama Republican, appeared on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews and Congressman Jim Clyburn, a South Carolina Democrat, to discuss the House vote authorizing legal action against President Obama for unlawful actions.
Their discussion was extremely heated and one for the public to remember.
Congressman Brooks' key talking points follow:
"First, let's be clear. Speaker John Boehner, President Barack Obama, that's the little picture. The big picture, as if you look at history with Richard Nixon, Johnson in Vietnam, and any number of actions that have ensued since then and that will ensue in the future, is whether there is anything that can be done by the House of Representatives or by Senate to make sure that a president obeys the law."
"And this will be binding going forward, so if you happen to have a Democrat House or Democrat Senate or Republican president, it cuts both ways.
But I think it's important to our constitutional process to be able to establish what the House and Senate cannot do, vis-a-vis the separation of powers, with the President of the United States. So the bigger picture going forward is this is very much bipartisan."
Congressman Brooks welcomes your remarks and can be contacted through his Washington, DC office at (202) 225-4802 or visit his website to find a local district office.
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Time to play flip the clown.... what ever CLOWN is in office, throw the ignorant moron into the street and put the other clown in office.
After two elections the CLOWNS would realize the people are back in power.
No more parasites having a life of leisure at the workers expense.


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Yesterday was the Tartine Edition of Is My Blog Burning? day, which I had the honor of hosting this time around. In this, I was following in the steps of Alberto, who originally fathered this fun event. Many thanks to all who participated with such enthusiasm!
In setting the theme, I had hoped it provided enough structure to give an air of commonality between the contributions, but that it was also open enough for each of the participants to express their own taste and personality and cooking style. I am very happy to say that it seems to have fit the bill perfectly!
It was a joy to receive each of your emails telling me about your tartine, to hurry and read your posts, and see all the wonderful creations you came up with. I find it ever so heartwarming to think of each of you in your kitchen, as the IMBB? date approached, contemplating the contents of your fridge or leafing through your favorite cookbooks, scratching your head, trying to come up with an idea, then getting to work, and finally sharing the fruits of your brain juices and labor with the rest of us.
I am delighted to get a sense of the community we are forming, and I am all for making this a regular event : "Jamais deux sans trois", as we say in French! So if one of you out there has an idea for a theme and would like to host the next edition, do speak up!
And here is a list of the Tartines that our talented and creative bloggers thought up. If I have forgotten to include yours, profusely do I apologize, and please let me know so I can correct the omission!
Elise revived and shared a wonderful French picnic memory by way of her Peach Pâté Tartine.
The Too Many Chefs team thought – quite rightfully – that there was no such thing as Too Many Tartines, and submitted not one, not two or even three, but four tartine posts : Meg's English Tartine and her Trio of Traditional Tartines, and Barrett's Fuul's Errand, as well as the only dessert tartine, his Nectarine of the Gods.
Deb achieved the quite impressive exploit of making an intricate Cauliflower Purée with Browned Butter and Hazelnuts Tartine on home baked bread, all the while taking care of her brand new little Ellie.
Amy shared a very cosmopolitan tartine : when France, California, Italy and Switzerland meet, what do you get? A Balsamic Onion Marmalade and Gruyere Tartine!
Elsa came up with a beautifully named and delicious sounding Cézanne Tartine.
Kim decided to showcase the greatest assortment of mushrooms in her Roasted Mushroom Tartine.
Alberto made an Italian-style tartine sampler, with four different tartines, all with an Italian twist.
Jenny created a Tartine San Francisco, which uses the best things California has to offer.
Renée made an awesome South East Asian Tartine, melding Indian, Indonesian, Malay and Chinese influences. The tale of its elaboration makes for a fascinating read, instructive and fun.
A new French food blogger just came into town! Meet Pascale and read about her Bruschetta de Rêve!
Dearest Jackie shared her Tartine Américaine (aka The Meatball Hoagie), an American staple with real chunks of childhood memories inside!
Wena, with the help of her wonderful Granny, came up with a Tartine Sembal Hebi.
Derrick graced us with a Leftovers Tartine, which I'm sure illustrates quite well the kind of luscious everyday fare Melissa and himself get to enjoy!
Amazingly enough, it is Stella's subsconscious who reminded her of the IMBB? event, prompting her to create a Tartine with Roasted Yurkey Breast, Tomatoes and Feta almost without thinking!
Charlotte made an array of Goat Cheese Toasts over the week-end, each a great pairing idea.
Makiko (and Max) made two tartines, a Luusesalbi tartine and a Hummus tartine (beautifully and cleverly decorated with paprika, I might add).
Foodgoat, in a masterful first tartine attempt, created a Tartine d'Tuna, as told to us by the charming Ladygoat.
Mark came up with a Tartine à la dinde chaude avec sauce, after a Thanksgiving theme.
Josh cooked up a Tartine with Bacon, Avocado and Mâche. Beautiful. Can I come have lunch with you Josh?
Donna contributed a Tapas Tartine. She took a pic but couldn't upload it, so you'll have to take my word for it : that is one good-lookin' tapas tartine!
Meriko (aka shock) created a Triptych of Tartines (cool name if I ever saw one), using the leftovers from a wedding reception, no less!
Carlo made a Day-After Tartine, using leftovers too!
Mark created the coolest Deconstructed Caesar Salad Tartine, complete with parmesan flan.
Pim, as promised, puts a Thai spin on it with her Thai Beef Satay, Cucumber Salad and Peanut Sauce Tartine, which almost didn't make it because of a ski injury. Hope the knee gets better soon, Pim!
And finally, yours truly whipped up a Tartine Chèvre et Pousses…


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There are many things that you could inadvertently do during the process of buying a home that could cost you your loan approval. The following are a few items to consider and to avoid while you are securing your mortgage financing.
Don't make an expensive purchase
Avoid making major purchases like furniture, cars, appliances, jewelry, or vacations on credit that could affect the amount that you qualify for.
Don't switch employers or job professions
Mortgage guidelines require a consistent job history. Changes in income or a change in profession could lose you your current approval or make an initial approval impossible from where it may have been before the change.
Don't switch banks or move money around
You will be asked to provide bank statements for the last two or three months on your checking accounts, savings accounts, money market funds and other liquid assets. Changing banks or transferring money to another account could make it difficult to document your funds. Large deposits will also come into question and need to be documented.
Don't disregard lenders requirements
Final loan approval will require more detailed documentation to submit to underwriting. Be diligent in giving the needed documents that underwriting has asked for to your loan officer. Delays and procrastination could cause problems in meeting your contracted closing date.
The loan process can be tricky to maneuver as it is, be sure not to put your loan approval in jeopardy by disregarding the common mistakes listed, it could cost you money and your dream home.


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DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (WBKO) -- A head on-collision in Hopkins County leaves one dead and another in the hospital.
Kentucky State Police said 37 year old Starla Garwood was driving north Saturday on Kentucky Highway 109 in Dawson Springs when she crossed the center line, smashing head-on into a car driven by 19 year old Emily Baird.
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Baird survived the crash, but had to be transported to Baptist Health in Madisonville by ambulance for her injuries.


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George Zimmerman Raised $204,000 in Donations, But Bail Remains for Now
A judge in the Trayvon Martin case declined to raise Zimmerman's bond today.
Prosecutors in the killing of Trayvon Martin asked a judge today to increase George Zimmerman's bail in light of the revelation that he raised $204,000 in online donations. "I'm not going to make a snap decision," said Florida Judge Kenneth Lester Jr., who set Zimmerman's bond at $150,000 last week. The prosecution had proposed that Zimmerman, who is charged with second-degree murder, not be released for less than $1 million, while Zimmerman's family testified to their minimal means. Zimmerman launched a website more than two weeks ago, and was released on Monday, but not until last night did defense attorney Mark O'Mara disclose the results of Zimmerman's fund-raising efforts.
"If his testimony at the bond hearing is any indication of what is to come, then the lying has already begun," said Benjamin Crump, a lawyer for the Martin family. Asked last night if the donations would have affected Lester's bond decision, O'Mara said, "It might have." O'Mara said he found out about the money on Wednesday, and is working now to shut down the website. About $150,000 in donations remain after Zimmerman spent some on living arrangements.
At this morning's hearing, Lester also denied prosecutors' request for a media gag order on Zimmerman's attorneys. "I've been very careful," said O'Mara, who told Anderson Cooper about the donations on-air last night. Today in court, he called his client's case the "most significant media event in the country."


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Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian politician who is chiefly remembered as a leader in the Indian fight for freedom from the British Raj. The freedom fighter was popularly known as Punjab Kesari (Lion of the Punjab).
Early Life:
Rai was born on January 28, 1865 in village Dhudi Ke, near Jagraon, Ludhiana. He was the eldest son of Munshi Radha Kishan Azad and Gulab Devi, Aggarwal Banias. His father had a chequered relationship with Hinduism - having converted to Islam and then reverted back to Hinduism, which had a lasting effect on Rai's attitude towards religions other than Hinduism.
Political Life:
He was one of the three most prominent Hindu Nationalist members of the Indian National Congress, who fought for, and gave their lives during the Indian independence movement in the first half of the twentieth century. The other two were Bal Gangadhar Tilak of Maharashtra and Bipin Chandra Pal of Bengal. Collectively, they were dubbed Lal-Bal-Pal, and formed the extremist Hindu faction of the Indian National Congress, as opposed to the moderate faction led first by Gopal Krishna Gokhale and later by Mahatma Gandhi. Rai was also a member of the Hindu Maha Sabha, a forerunner of the current day Hindu nationalist party, the Bharatiya Janata Party
It was the Partition of Bengal in 1905 that aroused their robust nationalism and set them firmly on the path to fighting for freedom. The repressive measures of the British Government against the growing nationalist movement inspired them to infuse greater national pride and self-respect into the populace. The trio wanted a degree of self-government that was considered radical at the time. They were the first Indian leaders to demand complete political independence.
Rai presided over the first session of the All India Trade Union Congress in 1920. He also went to Geneva to attend the eighth International Labour Conference in 1926 as a representative of Indian labour. He had an opportunity to watch the labour movement in the USA and England where he was required to prolong his stay for political reasons.
Rai led the Punjab protests against the Amritsar Massacre (1919) and the Non-Cooperation Movement (1919 - 1922). He was repeatedly arrested. Rai however disagreed with Mohandas Gandhi's suspension of the movement due to the Chauri Chaura incident, and formed the Congress Independence Party, which was particularly pro-Hindu in voice and policy.
He was not only a good orator but also a prolific and versatile writer. His journal Arya Gazette concentrated mainly on subjects related to the Arya Samaj. Bande Mataram and People, contained his inspiring speeches to end oppression by the foreign rulers. He founded the Servants of the People Society, which worked for the freedom movement as well as for social reform in the country. He also wrote an autobiography in English titled The Story of My Life.
Arya Smaj Life:
Lajpat Rai came early under the influence of the dynamic Hindu reformer, Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj. In conjunction with like minded people like Mahatma Hans Raj and Lala Sain Das, he was instrumental in laying the foundations of a strong Arya Samaj presence among the Punjabi Hindu urban populace. This was accomplished through the establishment of a network of schools and colleges (the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic (DAV) educational institutions) which met the aspirations of urban Hindu mercantile classes (Khatris, Aroras and Banias etc.) for an anglicized education leavened with traditional Hindu learning. These parochial institutions also served to spread the refomist message of the Arya Samaj during the late 19th century, a period when there was a fierce contest in the neighboring North Western Provinces (NWP, later renamed UP (United Provinces of Agra and Awadh, now called Uttar Pradesh) between the newly resurgent Hindi and Urdu for supremacy as the second official language after English. This debate spilled over to the Punjab, and Rai and the Arya Samaj were major players in it. Prior to the advent of the Arya Samaj on the Punjab scene, the urban Hindu Khatri and Arora communities enjoyed very cordial relationships with the Sikh communities. Dayanand Saraswati's intemperate attacks on the Sikh Gurus, and Rai's campaign for Hindi have caused schisms between the communities which still persist.
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A strong believer in leading by example, he himself led a procession with Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya to demonstrate against the Simon Commission, which was to prove fatal for him. He was made the target of a brutal lathi charge in which he was injured badly. A meeting was held the same evening where he spoke with such vigour that his words, "Every blow aimed at me is a nail in the coffin of British imperialism", became historic. Though he recovered from the fever and pain within three days yet his health had received a permanent setback and on November 17, 1928, he succumbed to the fatal injuries.
Lajpat Rai was one of the most important nationalist leaders from the Punjab, where he is remembered reverently by Hindu nationalists today. He was a key mentor of nationalists like Bhagat Singh and Chandrasekhar Azad.
Lajpat Nagar and Lajpat Nagar Central Market in New Delhi, Lala Lajpat Rai Hall of Residence at Indian Institue of Technology Kharagpur and Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Engineering and Technology, Moga are named in his honor.
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WBGO in Saint Tropez: The Early Birds
July 22, 2015. Posted by Lezlie Harrison.
In jazz as in life, the early bird gets the worm. WBGO's early birds catch the ferry to Saint Tropez!
We arrived in St. Maxime just in time to board the scenic ride to this coastal town on the French Riviera.
We cruised past the estates and villas of some of the world's richest executives and celebrities. One of the most famous and celebrated residents of the island is Brigitte Bardot, the French actress, model, and singer turned animal activist.
Pullling in to the port of St. Tropez, we passed some very impressive private yachts including ones with helicopters!
Our walking tour takes through the old quarter of St. Tropez, known as La Ponche, which is next to the Vieux Port harbor basin and below the Citadel of St. Tropez.
We wound our way through the old quarter's narrow streets, alleys and inlets filled with orange and rose colored buildings and shops, and stumbled across this this fabulous fish market:
Some of us climbed the hill to get a view of the harbor from above.
After a walking up and down hills all morning in the hot Mediterranean sun, we had worked up an appetite. Time for my favorite part of the day - LUNCH - served at Le Girelier:
What's a "Tarte Tropézienne," you might ask? In a word, delicious. For those of you who want to know more about what you're missing, here it is:
We returned to Juan les Pins with our bellies full and our skins sun-kissed. After a dip in the sea. it was time for the evening's concert featuring violinist and composer, Thomas Enhco, and jazz vocalist Lionel Richie!
Another hard day on the Côte d'Azur. Tomorrow we are off to Cannes!
WBGO in Antibes: The Monaco Blues
July 21, 2015. Posted by Lezlie Harrison.
Another day with the blues, the good kind - blue water and blue skies - here in Juan Les Pins with WBGO! Ah, la Côte d'Azur…
Breakfast on the terrace, overlooking the Mediterranean and the foothills of the Alps, makes for a great start to the day.
We head to the Rock of Monaco for a walking tour of the beautiful grounds of the Princes' Palace.
The palace is currently inhabited by Prince Albert II, the son of Prince Rainier III and the late Grace Kelly.
Princess Grace, who died tragically in 1982, is memorialized in the palace gardens with this statue.
Jean-Paul, our well-informed Monaco guide, shares wonderful stories about the royal family and Grace's close friendship with singer and American expat Josephine Baker.
One of the best parts of our tours is always lunch! Today we dined at Castleroc Restaurant. It was, I must say, incroyable!
When in France - "drink wine, Spo-dee-o-dee!" My new wine of choice is Rosé!
Thank you Anna Maria Sorrentino of Shop Wine and Dine for making everything so delicious.
After lunch, we head back down the hill, stopping at St. Nicholas Church before getting back on the WBGO bus and heading to Eze.
After a drive along the seaside, we're back in Juan Les Pins for the evening concerts of the Jazz a Juan Festival.
It's the festival's 55th anniversary this summer, and tonight's highlights were Rhiannon Gidden and Brooklyn's own - Snarky Puppy!
It's an early morning tomorrow as we head to St. Tropez!
La vie, c'est difficile sûr la Côte D'Azur…
Jason Miles & Ingrid Jensen: Listen Now
July 20, 2015. Posted by Tim Wilkins.
Keyboardist Jason Miles and trumpeter Ingrid Jensen talk with Monifa Brown about "Kind Of New," their concert and album tribute to Miles Davis. Enjoy!
Vocalist Vanessa Rubin: Listen Now
July 20, 2015. Posted by Tim Wilkins.
Vocalist Vanessa Rubin talks with Eulis Cathey about her career and performance at Newark's Gateway 2 as part of WBGO's monthly lunchtime concert series. Enjoy!
Saxophonist Houston Person: Listen Now
July 20, 2015. Posted by Tim Wilkins.
Saxophonist Houston Person talks with Gary Walker about his album "The Melody Lingers On." Person performs at New York's 92Y in a tribute to Duke Ellington on July 22, and at the Jazz Standard July 23 through 26. Enjoy!


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The Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers together with the Sonoma County Vintners and event sponsor Visa Signature present the 2009 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, held Labor Day Weekend, September 4–6th at venues throughout Sonoma County. One of the country's top wine events, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend brings together hundreds of artisan growers, vintners and culinary stars in a series of events that showcase the unrivaled quality of Sonoma's grape growing tradition, while raising more than $8 million for local charities. The three day grape-to-glass celebration is highlighted by Showcase: Taste of Sonoma, the 17th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction and a series of special winemaker and grower-hosted dinners. Individual event tickets as well as weekend packages are available now by visiting www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com. Visa Signature cardholders receive special savings and event perks when they use their card to purchase tickets and packages.
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Filipino Facebook users react to satire post: THE KILLERS MANILA CONCERT PROTESTED BY RELIGIOUS GROUPS
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A couple of friends shared this Facebook post that caught my attention today, about religious groups in Manila supposedly protesting an upcoming The Killers concert because of the band's name. I read it, and it didn't take much to realize it was satire. The tone clued me in, but it was really the use of the names "The Virgin Maries" and "Yema Kutsinta" (popular Filipino desserts) that gave it away, along with citing the author's own Twitter account and a nonexistent Instagram post (Edit: Also, look closely at the photo).
When I first checked, there were over 500 shares. Now, only a few hours later, there are over 1,200 shares. An alarming majority of them, I'd estimate about 90% at least, didn't seem to get the joke.
Rough translation: "Why are people in the Philippines so stupid? They haven't even listened to the songs and they're already saying this just because of the band's name. There are just too many religious groups these days crying for attention." (more…)


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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
It is my husband's birthday today. That means invitations to lunch, dinner, and a shopping trip to the nearest large city (45 miles away) - his choices for the day. It also means a difficult time finding the right foods, and more so, adequate time for exercise.
I decided regardless, I'd find the way to make this work for me, and so I had to fall back on some habits I started to form about 2 months ago, about the time I joined this site. I've not been overly consistent with them, but I have been trying to do them. Today, they had to work for me, I thought.
First decision: I ate a very light but nutritious breakfast (salad, egg white, and miso with vinegar dressing) - under 100 calories - I ate that lightly only because I ate a late breakfast and was facing lunch within 3.5 hours. Otherwise, I planned on adding a banana or apple and some nuts. This decision was early planning and adjustment for the day.
Second decision: I worked out early (treadmill for 20 min, weights for 10 - not much but 100% more than I've been doing with a foot injury. I'm trying to adjust to this injury but keep up the exercise. While I was working out, I was able to re-set the DVD players, so that will help insure better viewing on the treadmill. Another case of doing 10 min/every day and early planning.
Third decision: Then we walked to town to meet his sister for lunch and I asked for carrots to substitute for chips - the crunch of the carrots totally satisfied me (potato chips are my nemisis but lately carrot chips are satisfying me - but that sure hasn't happened easily) and I saved about 120 calories, I'd guess. However, I was surprised that while everyone with us ate potato chips with their sandwiches, I was easily able to order and enjoy my carrots. An "ah-ha" moment. Long long time in coming. So very welcomed!
Fourth decision: Now we will soon head out for the shopping trip. It will involve some walking because I don't like to shop but I do enjoy walking and looking while he shops. I won't mind so much now that my exercise is done. My ankle isn't sore so I can do the walking, in addition to my little workout. Yippee. The evening meal is a known Italian meal but I'll eat only half.
Fifth decision: I'm beginning to get into a new habit. I am taking my own carry out container to make sure of eating only half and I've learned a secret - taking your own insures you get the food divided before you even start to eat. Waiters are often too busy to remember to bring the box with the meal; none of them will do it in the kitchen, and I understand that. But putting my own container into my purse to use is also environmentally more sound and that is a value I care about. My containers are reusable and they seal tightly (with a recycled plastic bag) to avoid leaks on the way home. And I get it "my way" and at my timing without inconveniencing the wait or kitchen staff.
So, today has been a sort of gift to me as well - the "ah-ha" moment of realizing my carrot chips are (finally) going to take the place of potato chips and the new habit I've started of taking my own containers for leftovers when I eat out, plus now reinforcing the value of planning ahead (I only learned this morning about the day's plans but I was able to adjust).
Happy birthday to my best friend and happy adjustment day to me!
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Brain Injection Offers Hope In Parkinson's Treatment
New comes that a single injection of genes directly into the brain can dramatically reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
It's reported the new technique can improve walking and dexterity of upwards of 61 percent.
The procedure is based on the genetic material that is injected that turns into a dopamine creating process. Since the symptoms of Parkinson's is the loss of the brain's ability to produce dopamine, this new technique can enhance dramatically the improvement of motor skills.
It so far has no serious side effects and although promising, as usual something people need right now is going to take years to make it to general use.
That's what's funny about these miracle drugs and treatments. We hear about them but are then told they'll take years to get approved but they never seem to get approved. However, we see dangerous drugs get approved in a snap which then turn out to do more harm than good.
Someday this process is going to be looked into by lawmakers to make sure things go right.
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As the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards approach next month, pop culture websites and celebrity twitter accounts are exploding with performers, nominations and who will be in attendance. What better time to take a look back at some of the most entertaining, jaw-dropping performances from the show? From Britney Spears ripping off her black blazer into an almost naked ensemble for 'Satisfaction/Oops...I Did it Again' stint to Madonna, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera's rendition of 'Hollywood,' Lady Gaga's bloody creation of the iconic 'Paparazzi' track & Miley Cyrus creating the word Twerk in the dictionary because of her slutty striptease up against Robin Thicke's crotch, it's safe to say that the MTV Video Music Awards never fail to entertain.
Most Jaw-Dropping Performance: HOLLYWOOD, performed by Madonna, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera & Missy Elliot - 2003.
Like a virgin starts playing and a mysterious female body is hidden behind a wedding vale and risque wedding dress. All eyes are on the stage and we all assume Madonna is about to bust out. Britney Spears unveils the vale and the crowd roars. You know Madonna has to pop out, right? Then, Christina Aguilera takes over the next verse and the entire audience is freaking out. Wedding chimes start to play during the middle of the iconic Madonna song and none other than the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna chants, 'everybody comes to Hollywood.' As the camera spins around the packed venue, the looks on all their faces are priceless. As the song continues, Madonna locks lips with Britney Spears and then gives Christina a quick smooch before Missy Elliot explodes on the stage. The attention that Britney received for this was out of this world. The kiss between Christina and Madonna was not publicized at all, only the make out with Britney Spears.This was hands down the biggest surprise of the decade.
Best Performance by a Female Pop Artist: BABY BOY & CRAZY IN LOVE, performed by Beyonce.
Just as Destiny's Child achieved worldwide commercial and critical success, they announced their break and the rise of solo artist, Beyonce. It was no surprise she scored her own gig, she was the star of the group and was the lead on almost every hit song the trio created. The first single from her debut album, 'Dangerously in Love,' - 'Crazy in Love,' Beyonce slayed the song + the next single, 'Baby Boy.' The woman slayed it, tearing up the stage and singing her guts out. Regardless of your opinions of B, she is the most talented entertainer when singing live/dancing is concerned.
Best Performance by a Male Pop Artist: MY LOVE & SEXYBACK, performed by Justin Timberlake.
Another group artist branches out from a very successful boy band and immediately explodes onto the scene with an amazing debut album, 'Justified.' His second album, 'Future/Sex/Love/Sound,' is right up there with the debut and spawned great tracks like 'What Goes Around,' 'My Love' & 'Summer Love.' His performance was just as great. He's our generations Michael Jackson with hypnotic dance moves, killer swag and a great voice to boot. This was the performance and album that really turned Justin Timberlake from the little boy next door, to a mature, sexy and confident male superstar.
Most Controversial Performance: SLAVE 4 U, performed by Britney Spears.
After the crazy success of 'Baby One More Time' & 'Oops I Did It Again,' fans and critics around the world were stoked for the end of the show performance by Britney Spears during the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. Thunder and lightening hits the stage, the sound of a jungle jingles and a sexy, Neptunes track starts playing and Ms. Spears leaps from a cage sighing, 'All you people look at me like I'm a little girl.' Her body was banging, the track was fierce and she put a python around her neck towards the end of the song. This was Britney's transformation and it was happening on live television. She received so much criticism from animal rights activist and fans that she was harming animals and didn't care about the well being of animals.


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Apple (AAPL) revealed a new TV commercial at its Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco on Monday, with the general message that the company is still relevant and innovating.
"If everyone is making everything, how can anyone perfect anything?" the commercial asks.
That's a fair sentiment, and one that the late Steve Jobs was a firm believer in. But the problem is that as a publicly traded company, Apple has to balance the need for growth and profits with the need to be "perfect." And as a company that hasn't truly wowed consumers since the first incarnation of the iPad over three years ago, investors are running out of patience waiting for "the next something."
That's why Apple is down about 18% year-to-date. And say what you want about Google (GOOG) trying to do everything — from fiber optics Internet access to its Android OS to its quirky Google Glass — it's up 25% to beat the market.
If you're a consumer or an Apple engineer, it might be just fine to wait for the next perfect Apple product. But investors don't have that luxury of time.
You could argue that rushing a product to market or just chasing quarter-to-quarter profits instead of long-term stability is ultimately bad for investors, too. And that's a fair point.
You also could argue that Apple has long made it clear that its mission is to make premium products that are the very best at what they do — and by design, aren't intended to appeal to everyone. Going back on this premium, exclusive brand would forever tarnish the Apple logo in the minds of consumers.
Think Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) which once was seen as a premium electronics and computing brand in the late 1980s, well-run by its founders and dedicated to its customers … but after the Compaq merger and a lack of focus under CEO Carly Fiorina, it became synonymous with crappy printers that overcharged you for ink cartridges.
Or think Sears (SHLD) brands Kenmore and Craftsman, once seen as the top-of-the-line offerings in appliances and tools, respectively. Now they are just two more brands lost in the noise, damaging both the profit potential of these lines as well as the potential benefit to Sears' overall appeal with its customers.
Clearly Apple can't afford to go downscale too far. But moves with the iPad Mini and low prices for older-generation iPhones are logical and responsible ways to prop up sales, even if they are lower-margin items.
However, if Apple can't go further downmarket and continues to lack a compelling, new, upscale product … what is the appeal for investors?
Apple might have innovation behind the scenes and a great bunch of developers working hard right now. It might have its customers' best interests in mind and a great long-term plan for its gadget line. And ultimately, it might continue its track record of success with a gadget that makes a big splash down the road.
But that's cold comfort for investors who have seen the stock crash 35% since September as the market has soared almost 15% in the same period. Sure, there's a $100 billion plan to return capital to shareholders via dividends and buybacks … but that will probably only support shares, not send them much higher.
"There are a thousand 'nos' for every 'yes,'" says Apple's new commercial. And I'm sure that in the long run, that's a good way to run its business.
But in the short run, investors can't afford to stick around and wait as sentiment continues to drag AAPL down.
Apple stock is likely dead money until we start hearing a "yes" or two.
Related Reading
- Check out Apple's new TV commercial. (Apple.com)
- "Apple's good looks only get it so far." (WSJ)
- Macbook Pro survives in a mobile age … for now. (CNET)
- Why you should sell Apple and buy Google. (MarketWatch)
- The new iOS called "simply confusing." (The Verge)
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Research shows stereotypical biases affect the way police deal with the public
Tampa police train for fair and impartial policing
TAMPA, Fla. - Shooter bias simulation studies show time and again, people of all races are slower to spot the gun in the hand of a white person or a woman and slower to realize there's no gun when the target is black.
Research shows it's a reaction based on stereotypes we all carry around in our heads.
"That does not justify the police applying the stereotype to every member of the group," said USF criminology professor Lorie Fridell while giving a seminar on fair and impartial policing to Tampa police commanders in District 3 headquarters Thursday.
The police violence we see in the news from around the country and the world are all unique situations, but some are no doubt fueled by fear and suspicion borne of prejudice. The seminar explains that even the most enlightened officers carry some biases.
"You need to recognize that and ensure that biases don't affect the way that we police our community in a negative way," Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor said.
Castor believes mindless profiling is dangerous to the public and to her officers.
"In law enforcement, we're looking at an individual's hands. What is in that hand that can hurt you? It certainly isn't the color of a person's skin," Castor said.
Fridell said positive contact with people of other races, economic status and appearances reduces police bias, making engagement with the law abiding core of the community essential.
NAACP leader Caroline Collins hopes this kind of training is used beyond the police force.
"Policing should be fair and impartial. Housing, fair and impartial. Education, fair and impartial. Employment fair and impartial," she said.
Fridell said police officers exhibit less bias in shooting simulations than the general public. And officers tend to become less biased the longer they're on the job.


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Fans of "The Walking Dead" tune in for additional information about the AMC series. The latest episode of "The Talking Dead," which aired on March 9, gave fans an inside look at one character which only appeared in one seen. That character was the one-eyed dog that Daryl and Beth tried to befriend.
The dog's real name is Dooley. Being on "The Walking Dead" is not the only claim to fame this dog has. This dog is a bona fide hero.
Dooley, before his guest role on "The Walking Dead," lost his eye. He lost his eye saving his owner from a would-be carjacker. "The Talking Dead" didn't go into a lot of details about Dooley or his owner, but saving someone from a carjacker qualifies as a hero. Especially when it is a dog and the dog is seriously injured.
Other than saving his owner from a carjacker and starring in "The Walking Dead," little is known about Dooley. The hero dog is not even listed on "The Walking Dead" list of cast and crew on the Internet Movie Database website. Animal lovers are hoping more information will be available about Dooley and his owner.


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Green Party leader Caroline Lucas has attacked the new Labour leader Ed Miliband, suggesting he is failing to live up to his reputation as an environmentalist.
I had two votes in the Labour leadership election. One as a member of the Labour Party and one as a trade unionist.
The Labour Party's new leader Ed Miliband has moved quickly to emphasise his centrist views and to refute claims in the right-wing press that he is too left-wing.
Two Bangladeshi garment workers have been arrested after campaigning for improvements in working conditions. Kalpona Akter and Babul Ahkter have worked with countless workers in their own country and ethical fashion promoters in Britain.
The rise in overall and long-term unemployment in Scotland will be worsened if the government goes ahead with immediate and deep cuts.
The former Labour deputy leader Roy Hattersley has insisted that meritocracy and equal opportunities are not sufficient to achieve a just society. He called for economic equality instead.
Amid all the debate on our individual and collective freedoms and the manner in which the coalition will address such matters as the retention of DNA, the refusal to send those accused of terrorist ac
Work in the 21st century is no longer what it was in our parents and grandparents generations, says Jill Segger. May day gives us an opportunity to re-evaluate work and the lives we build through it.
A lifelong attachment to the Labour movement and its values of equity and justice makes questioning loyalty to the party formed in its name difficult, says Jill Segger. But it is possible to hold on to your principles and find political vision beyond tribalism.
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Dave Grotto's book 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life features this recipe by Chef Kyle Shadix, a Culinary Institute of America graduate who has an M.S. in nutrition.
Pomegranate-Cranberry Sauce
Recent studies link pomegranate juice to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol and blood pressure.
- 2 cups (or 16 fluid ounces) 100% pomegranate juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 12-ounce bag (about 3 cups) of fresh or frozen cranberries
- zest of 1 orange
- 1 11-ounce can of mandarin oranges, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
1. Bring pomegranate juice and sugar to a boil.
2. Add cranberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries just pop, 10 to 12 minutes.
3. Stir in zest, orange segments and pomegranate seeds, if using.
4. Chill for 24 hours.
5. Serve with turkey or chicken.
If you are diabetic, you may want to use Stevia instead of sugar. For those wanting something more "wholesome" than white sugar try organic cane sugar, maple syrup or Agave Nectar. I'm not sure how using these substitutes will cook up, so you'll need to experiment. I'll be using the organic cane sugar I get at Costco.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Asparagus and Broccoli with Toasted Hazelnuts
Yield: 6 to 8 servings. Prep time: 20 minutes.
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1 or 2 whole peeled cloves garlic, halved if they are large
- 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 pound thin asparagus spears (if you cannot find fresh this time of year, use frozen or canned)
- 2 to 3 large crowns broccoli
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts, lightly roasted and coarsely chopped - see Notes from the kitchen below (Since my daughter is allergic to tree nuts, I'll be substituting pine nuts, which are actually seeds, not nuts. Another substitute could be roasted pumpkin seeds.)
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Stem the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half, quartering any large ones. Place them into a medium bowl. Add the garlic and 2 teaspoons of the oil and season lightly with the salt and pepper.
- Spread the Brussels sprouts in a single layer in a small baking pan and roast for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, trim the asparagus. Remove the tough lower stems from the broccoli, peel off the tougher stem skin with a paring knife, and slice the stalks lengthwise into long strips from stem through florets. Toss the asparagus and broccoli gently in a bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil and light salt and pepper until coated.
- Spread the asparagus and broccoli on a second baking sheet, sized to fit in the oven with the first.
- After the Brussels sprouts have roasted 10 minutes, add the broccoli-asparagus pan to the oven, and continue to roast for about 15 minutes longer until all vegetables have softened, turned bright green, and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, warm the vinegar in a small saucepan and simmer lightly until it begins to reduce and thicken slightly.
- When vegetables are complete, remove the garlic and blend it with the warm vinegar in a blender.
- Arrange the vegetables on two serving platters, with the broccoli framing the plate of Brussels sprouts and plate of asparagus. Spoon the vinegar evenly over the vegetables, sprinkle with the nuts, and serve at once.
Notes from the kitchen: On the stovetop, dry-sauté nuts in a pan on medium-low. In the oven, Spread a single layer of nuts on a baking sheet and roast in a warm oven (350 degrees) for just a few minutes for seeds and 7 to 12 minutes for nuts. Only heat seeds until they release their oil - you can smell the change.
To get the right consistency of the hazelnuts, pound them in a paper bag with a meat mallet on your cutting board.


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Day 29: April 30 2014
Andre had secured an 8 a.m. flight for himself and me, so we could be back in Seronera prior to his afternoon meetings. After we had checked in through security, which took all of five seconds, I stumbled upon a sign that had a few magic words inscribed onto it:
"WANT!!! NOW!" I announced. The guys laughed at me. "Omigosh, somebody spot me some cash now before I explode from this withdrawal!" Andre graciously stepped up and plied me with my fix of legal stimulant. No sooner than when the first sip entered my system did my hibernating gray matter awaken from a week of sluggish activity. The grass was greener, the crows more melodious and the sky was once again as blue as it was at the Four Seasons, where I was running on two large mocha lattes a day. Recognize an addict when you see one. It's one of the few consumer choices I miss about my life in the Big Apple, my cap breve! I also miss my bagel with scallion creme cheese, Thailand Cafe's Chive dumplings, Dos Torres, and Francois Payard's desserts. Apart from those superficial cravings, the Serengeti is pretty much everything I've been looking for in my life! Even Rob conceded, "You've really taken to life here in Sero… surprisingly well actually!" It is true, I never thought this could work for me, but East Africa suits me pretty darn well! Sure a bug tries to start a family with you every now and again, but can you blame the bug for seeking such a partnership, it isn't easy being a single parent in the bush!
As Andre turned to me with happiness in a cup, Taio, our driver in Arusha pointed out a cardboard box and smiled at me, "Look we got your supplies for you, you can get to work as soon as you arrive in Seronera!" "Are those my paints?" I screamed enthusiastically, "Andre, look we got my paints here already!" Andre, laughing at the decibel I was able to reach on information that was meant to be kept secret from airport authorities, pulled me aside and sternly asked me to "shushhhh!" "What?" I wondered. "They don't know, don't blow our plan! If they know they won't let us stow it in cargo!""oohhh my bad, Roger that, I'll be super casual about this mission." And then I began quoting King Julien from Madagascar, except Andre had stopped paying attention to me by such time, "Shh" "Who's making that noise?" "Oh it's just me again!"
It wasn't a direct flight, we had to stop over at Manayara for a few moments, but an hour later we were back in our Serengeti haven with our cartons filled with liters of paint, groceries and all our carry on pieces. We had a car waiting for us, which briskly whisked us over to FZS. Upon arriving, we began unloading the car, this is when Andre discovered a massive pool of yellow collecting on his Land Rover's carpet. He turned to me and remarked, "I think that the paint has begun to leak, you might need to open up this box and check." What I should have said was: "It's pretty obvious, see the bottom right corner is completely yellow, and it's now oozing onto your hands." However I just responded: "Aye Aye sir, just need some boxcutters!" thinking that Andre probably knew his hands were now caked in radioactively luminous, yellow pigment. I walked into the office to ask around for a knife or pair of scissors to open the box with, by the time I rejoined Andre, he had yellow down the length of his pants, on his backpack, chin, arms and tee-shirt. Andre was looking a little jaundiced, not unlike the evil henchman from Sin City, but how had he managed to spread the yellow around like a zombie virus in the five minutes I'd left him alone? To understand how this could have transpired, you need to see Andre in action. When a little smudge of dirt gets on his hands he has the tendency to bathe himself with it. He was, as usual, oblivious of the fact that he had managed to marinate his frame in a primary hue, in the few minutes he had been left to his own devices. He had however, caught onto the stain on his backpack. He came marching in, "Omigod what do I do about my back pack?" Felix chimed in, "What are you going to do about the rest of you?" And I began humming Cold Play's Yellow.
After calming Andre down by giving him instructions on how to get water soluble pigment out of one's clothing – one has to wash everything out thoroughly – I turned to Rob, "How do we feel about having yellow on a section of the wall right now? The can has completely emptied out, so I need to use up this paint while I can!" Rob consented, and enlisted Felix to help move the furniture out of the way.
I always think of a blank canvas as the most intimidating part of a new commission, as I invariably over think the pristine space, but normally, once you get something going the piece begins to work itself out! I did not know where to begin with this wall, but through a weird twist of fate, it got kick started on an upbeat yellow note!


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|22nd Marine Division, "The Annihilators"
Marine special forces
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Terran Confederacy (?–2500)
22 members (2500)
|Date reorganized
2500 (moved from the Terran Confederacy to the Terran Dominion)
The Annihilators, officially known as the 22nd Confederate/Dominion Marine Division (depending on time period) is a ground-based special forces group. Coincidentally, it features exactly 22 members. Starting as a Confederate unit, it later transferred its allegiance to the Terran Dominion.
The "division" (military divisions generally have thousands of troops) had the highest success rate in the Confederate armed forces; it would maintain this record after the destruction of the Confederacy.[1]
The Great WarEdit
Renowned for their lethal efficiency, the Annihilators were used as special forces troops against the zerg during their invasion of the Koprulu Sector. However, the Annihilators were a small group, and couldn't stem the tide.
Instead of defending Tarsonis against the Sons of Korhal when they invaded its orbital platform, they were redirected by Ghost Program Director Ilsa Killiany to retrieve a powerful telekinetic, Nova Terra, who was held prisoner by the Tarsonis crime lord, Fagin. They were put under the command of wrangler agent Malcolm Kelerchian, whose sanity and sense of humanity irritated Ndoci. She couldn't kill him, however, as Killiany would disapprove of those orders, and could make life extremely unpleasant for Ndoci.
Kelerchian's plan was to talk to Fagin first, using the Division as an intimidation factor. Ndoci, naturally, wanted to kill them all. Kelerchian's diplomacy didn't work, as Fagin had gone insane, but he still retrieved Nova alive due to the death of Fagin.
Unfortunately, as he did so, the Sons of Korhal broke through the Confederate defensive systems to land on the surface of Tarsonis. This led to a change of plans - the Annihilators were ordered to retrieve Nova Terra immediately. Ndoci seized the initiative; she ordered an immediate assault on Fagin's headquarters, and wanted to kill everyone except Terra. Kelerchian would be listed among the victims. The building fell in due to the excessive firepower wielded by the Annihilators, and in the end the Annihilators made it out alive, along with Terra and a severely wounded Kelerchian. The criminals were all killed.[1]
The New Sydney IncidentEdit
The Annihilators had joined the Terran Dominion — they were too valuable for Dominion Emperor Arcturus Mengsk to get rid of, as they boasted the best zerg kill rate of all marine divisions. Ironically Ndoci hated the former Sons of Korhal, but was now willing to work with them (not that she had much of a choice).
In 2503,[2] the Koprulu Liberation Front had taken over a new munitions factory on New Sydney six days before the Annihilators were deployed to the combat zone. They were sent in after Nova, who was so effective that when the Annihilators got into the factory, Nova had already achieved victory. She called them because she knew Ndoci wanted to "break something", but this only made Ndoci angry as there was nothing to shoot. Ndoci said that Nova was "still stupid", but since Nova had been memory wiped, she couldn't recall her earlier meeting with Ndoci.[1]
Sometime later, Terra and Ndoci both took part in a zerg firefight. Ndoci was killed in a transport accident. Captain Spaulding blamed Terra for this. Spaulding was promoted to major.[3]
Shadow WarEdit
Later in the year,[4][5][6] the division was assigned to assist ghost Kath Toom in investigating a UED terrorist cell on Altara. Toom disappeared however, and Spaulding, now head of the unit, received flak for it.[3]
The Division is split into five "companies", each of which consists of one sergeant and four lower-ranking soldiers. Each company is nicknamed after a "rabid" animal.[1]
- Major Esmerelda Ndoci (deceased)
- Major Spaulding (formerly a captain and second-in-command to Ndoci)
- Captain Vincent (formerly a sergeant and head of A Company)
A CompanyEdit
Called "Wildebeests", this company has frequent poker games. It has the following known members;[1]
B CompanyEdit
Called "Bengals" (as in Bengal Tigers), this company has regular arm wrestling competitions with D Company. It has the following known members;[1]
C CompanyEdit
Called "Razorbacks" (as in Razorback Boars), this company is led by Sergeant Mack, a clean freak. He orders his men to clean their weapons over and over again. He is believed to have the cleanest wrist cannons in the terran military.[1]
D CompanyEdit
Called "Dragons", little is known of them. Private O'Neill is its arm wrestling champion in its regular matches with C Company.[1]
E CompanyEdit
Called "Wolverines", this company has the following known members;[1]
The decal of the Annihilators is available as a reward for players who purchase the digital deluxe or collectors edition of StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm.[7]


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Kelly Rulon was chosen as the Player of the Year by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches. Rulon, a junior, helped lead the Bruins to the NCAA title and was voted the Most Valuable Player for her performance at the NCAA Championship. Head coach Adam Krikorian was chosen as Coach of the year. He led the Bruins to their fourth national championship in six years.
Emily Feher, Thalia Munro and Rulon were named as first team All-Americans. Kristina Kunkel was named to the third team. Gabrielle Domanic and Jillian Kraus were given honorable mention. Below are the other selection for All-American teams.
Player of the Year
Kelly Rulon - UCLA
Coach of the Year
Adam Krikorian - UCLA
First Team
Emily Feher - UCLA
Katie Hansen - Stanford
Thalia Munro - UCLA
Kelly Rulon - UCLA
Iefke Van Belkum - Hawaii
Moriah Van Norman - USC
Lauren Wenger - USC
Second Team
Cassie Azevedo - Long Beach State
Brittany Hayes - USC
Christina Hewko - Stanford
Bronwen Knox - Hartwick
Meridith McColl - Stanford
Scotti Shafer - Stanford
Elisie Windes - Cal
Third Team
Meike De Nooy - Hawaii
Erika Figge - USC
Kristina Kunkel - UCLA
Kelly Mason - Hawaii
Katherine O'Rourke - UC Davis
Christine Robinson - LMU
Rowie Webster - ASU
Honorable Mention
Lindsey Bacolini - Santa Clara
Allison Brookes - Cal State Northridge
Tara Campbell - Long Beach State
Patty Cardenas - USC
Elyse Colgan - Princeton
Katie Cord - Cal
Kami Craig - USC
Jennifer D'Anna - UC Santa Barbara
Gabrielle Domanic - UCLA
Megan Gins - Bucknell
Katie Hicks - LMU
Robyn Kaake - UC Irvine
Jillian Kraus - UCLA
Lauren Machanis - UC Irvine
Whitney Morgan - USC
Rachel Serna - San Diego State
Lauren Silver - Stanford
Stacey Travous - Wagner
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Former UCLA defensive back Allan Ellis passed away on Wednesday, September 18, in Chicago. He was 62 years of age.
Ellis played for coaches Tommy Prothro and Pepper Rodgers during his time at UCLA. After playing on the freshman team in 1969 and earning the Charles Pike Memorial Award as team captain, he moved up to the varsity the following season. He started all 11 contests in 1970 and was awarded the John F. Boncheff, Jr. Memorial Trophy for Rookie of the Year. Ellis started five games in 1971 and made one interception which he returned for a touchdown against Pittsburgh.
As a senior in 1972, Ellis picked off three passes and was named first-team All-Pacific-8 Conference. The 1972 Bruin squad pulled off one of the great upsets in college football history when it dealt top-ranked, and two-time defending national champion, Nebraska a 20-17 setback in the season-opener, ending the its 32-game winning streak. Ellis was the 1972 winner of the Kenneth S. Washington Award for Outstanding Senior and the Donn Moomaw Award for Outstanding Defensive Player in the USC game. He then appeared in the Senior Bowl All-Star Game.
Ellis went on to play seven seasons, 1973-1980, in the NFL with the Chicago Bears after being a fifth-round selection of the team in the 1973 Draft. Appearing in 94 games with 76 starts in seven seasons with the Bears, he recorded 22 interceptions, tied for 11th in team history with Hall of Fame middle linebackers Dick Butkus and Brian Urlacher. Ellis became the first Bears cornerback to be named to the Pro Bowl after the 1977 season, when he had six interceptions. He also totaled six interceptions in the 1976 campaign. Ellis finished his career in 1981 with the San Diego Chargers, appearing in 11 games with six starts.
In recent years, Ellis had coached a youth football team and conducted a number of youth football camps in the Chicago area. Ellis, a Los Angeles native, attended Centennial High School in Compton, Calif. The funeral will be held on Saturday in Chicago.


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"HSBC bank bought the mortgage from my mortgage company, and did not want to work with me at all. The bank just wanted the house back. I don't understand because it has no real value to them, and the bank is not in the real-estate business. I don't know why they wanted me to go," he said.
"I stayed for a while, trying to fight it," he said, but finally gave up.
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Lab: Clinical Neuropsychology Lab
Research Interests
Research in my lab is primarily aimed at increasing our understanding of the cognitive and neural processes underlying typical and atypical development. As such, much of our work focuses on the development of cognitive abilities in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (primarly autism, but also other disorders such as phenylketonuria). In addition to conducting behavioral studies, we also utilize neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, sMRI, DTI) to better elucidate the neural substrates of cognition in individuals with and without early brain injury.
Selected Publications
Christ, S. E., Moffit, A. J., Peck, D. & White, D. A. (2013). The Effects of Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) Treatment on Brain Function in Individuals with Phenylketonuria. NeuroImage: Clinical, 3, 539-547. [Request Reprint]
Peng, H., Peck, D., White, D. A., & Christ, S. E. (in press). Tract-based evaluation of white matter damage in individuals with early-treated phenylketonuria. Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease. [Request Reprint]
Kanne, S. M., Wang, J. L., & Christ, S. E. (2012). The Subthreshold Autism Trait Questionnaire (SATQ): Development of a brief self-report measure of subthreshold autism traits. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disabilities, 42, 769-780. [Request Reprint]
Christ, S.E., Huijbregts, S.C.J., de Sonneville, L.M.J., & White, D.A. (2010). Executive function in early-treated phenylketonuria: Profile and underlying mechanisms. Molecular Genetics & Metabolism, 99, S22-32.[Request Reprint]
Christ, S. E., Holt, D., White, D. A., & Green, L. (2007). Inhibitory control in children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 37, 1155-1165. [PubMed] [Request Reprint]