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North Korea's top nuclear negotiator is heading to Moscow as part of Pyongyang's latest spurt of diplomatic activity that analysts say is aimed at countering international coordination to pressure it to drop its nuclear program.
Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Kye Gwan, for several years North Korea's delegate to the multilateral talks process about its atomic weapons program, will meet Russian officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov on Thursday.
Mr. Kim recently returned from meetings with Chinese officials in Beijing. This was just weeks after a close advisor of Kim Jong Un met with China's President Xi Jinping and others in the Chinese capital. On Tuesday, another senior official from North Korea's ruling Worker's Party headed to Beijing, according to North Korean state media.
The wave of diplomatic visits and North Korean offers of talks with the U.S. and South Korea has been dubbed by some as a "charm offensive" in comparison with a spring of military threats made by the North following its February nuclear test.
North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun reiterated the call for talks with the U.S. while at an Association of Southeast Asian Nations forum in Brunei on Tuesday.
"If the U.S. truly wants to achieve peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, it should accept our offer of high-level talks without precondition," Mr. Pak said, according to his spokesman.
In reality, the two sides remain far apart: The U.S. insists North Korea must first take steps to meet previous commitments to unwind its nuclear program, while North Korea says it will never unilaterally give up its "treasured sword" of nuclear weapons.
While each side holds firm, North Korea still needs to work to prevent an international consensus from building against it, experts say. That has become more urgent after China appears to have adopted a more critical stance toward its long-term ally and has held summit meetings with the leaders of South Korea and the U.S.
North Korea's strategy is to appeal to relatively sympathetic nations in its efforts to restart dialogue, particularly at six-nation talks about its nuclear program—China's preferred forum. Those talks, which also involve the U.S., Japan, Russia and South Korea, last convened in 2008.
Analysts say they expect Mr. Kim will be taking a similar approach with Moscow as he and his colleagues have with Beijing.
"If Mr. Kim and the North Korean diplomats are smart enough [in Moscow], they will make some hints at the possibility of denuclearization," said veteran North Korea watcher Andrei Lankov, a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul. "This will be a useful face-saving device for the Russians and Chinese, so they will be able to push for six-party talks more actively."
"Of course, such hints should not be taken at face value: North Korea has not the slightest desire to surrender its nuclear program," he added.
The issue of multilateral talks is clearly on the agenda for Mr. Kim tomorrow.
"We will discuss the prospects of launching a new six-party negotiating process," Russia's Mr. Morgulov told reporters yesterday.
A sign of success for Mr. Kim would be a statement from the Russian side about the two nations agreeing with regard to restarting dialogue with other countries.
In April, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow's stance on handling North Korea was aligned with Washington. Mr. Kim's job is to make sure it doesn't get too aligned.


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The Ottawa Senators were without their top two scorers their last time out, and their normally high-powered offense was non-existent.
The Eastern Conference-leading Senators hope to get All-Star Daniel Alfredsson back on Sunday night and look to rebound from just their second shutout loss of the season when they open a three-game road trip against the surging Philadelphia Flyers.
Alfredsson leads Ottawa (30-13-4) with 29 goals and 60 points, and was a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Tampa Bay after sustaining a hip flexor injury in Thursday's 5-1 victory over Carolina.
Alfredsson, who last week became the first Senators player voted to start in an All-Star game, was held out against the Lightning, but hopes to be back for this contest. Alfredsson also missed Ottawa's 4-3 loss to Philadelphia on Nov. 24 with a groin injury, but has four goals and six assists during a five-game point streak against the Flyers.
Without Alfredsson or second-leading scorer Dany Heatley - out up to five more weeks with a separated shoulder - Ottawa lost to the Lightning 2-0. It was the first time the Senators, who have scored an East-leading 162 goals, were blanked since a 3-0 loss at Toronto on Nov. 17.
Ottawa had just six shots on goal in the third period to finish with 25.
"We've just got to get more chances and get more shots on net," Senators forward Shean Donovan said. "We need to be a little more desperate. Anytime you don't win it's not a good thing but we've got three games on the road now so it will be good for the team."
Martin Gerber, who made 36 saves in the win over the Hurricanes, is expected to start this game. Gerber is 2-1-0 with a 1.98 goals-against average since allowing three goals on eight shots and being lifted 7:34 into the first period of Ottawa's 6-3 loss to Washington on New Year's Day.
In the loss to the Flyers earlier this season, Gerber allowed three goals on 25 shots before being replaced by Ray Emery 7:51 into the second period. Gerber is 4-1-1 with a 2.27 GAA lifetime while Emery is 1-1-0 with a 4.92 GAA as a starter in his career versus Philadelphia
The Flyers (25-15-5) defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 on Saturday to improve to 9-1-1 since Dec. 27. Philadelphia was 13th in the East on Dec. 26, but has since climbed to fifth.
Scott Hartnell has been a huge reason for Philadelphia's latest turnaround, as he recorded his second hat trick in a five-game span on Saturday.
Hartnell, who also scored three goals in a 6-2 win over the New York Rangers on Jan. 10, has nine goals and four assists during a season-high six-game points streak. He had just six goals in his first 37 games this season.
"They weren't the prettiest of goals, but I'll take them," Hartnell said. "It seems like right now, it's my time."
Martin Biron stopped 28 shots to earn his 17th win of the season on Saturday, and will likely be given this game off. Backup Antero Niittymaki is 5-0-1 with a 2.00 GAA and one shutout in his last six starts.
Niittymaki made 26 saves in the win over the Senators earlier this season, and is 3-3-1 with a 3.52 GAA lifetime against them.
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OK, I love reading books in a series, and I'm just finishing #18 from Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series...looking for another to take it's place! What have you all enjoyed?
OK, I love reading books in a series, and I'm just finishing #18 from Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series...looking for another to take it's place! What have you all enjoyed?
"I expect to pass through life but once.
If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show or any good thing I can do any fellow being, let me do it now and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again."
-William Penn (1644-1718)
Some established series that I have followed through the years:
James Lee Burke-Dave Robicheaux
Nevada Barr-Anna Pigeon, park ranger series
Robert Crais
Michael Connelly
Jeffery Deaver
Lee Child-Jack Reacher is great
Dennis Lehane-Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro
Carol O'Connell-Kathy Mallory is an interesting character
S.J. Rozan
Some newer series that I enjoy are:
C.J. Box-Joe Pickett
Craig Johnson-Walt Longmire (A&E is going to film a series from this)
Jo Nesbo, first book translated into English is The Redbreast
Taylor Stevens, first book is The Informationist
Denise Mina-Paddy Meehan, a great Scottish series
Other good authors with good series are Walter Mosely and Joe Lansdale.
Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. The series starts with Outlander, and goes on for several more books. Closely allied with this series is her Lord John series, featuring several characters from the original series with a different main character.
I also enjoy Anne McCaffrey's Pern series -- scifi, but not too scientific, more about the characters. All her other series are good, too.
Stuart Woods Orchid series is interesting me. And I love the "IN Death" series, by JD Robb (Nora Roberts.)
That should keep you going a while!!
I'm a WYSIWYG person -- no subterfuge here!
I'm also a huge Outlander fan. Rich, detailed, well-researched history, fully drawn characters, humor, swashbuckling, romance ... Just be aware these are epic books, not quick, light reads like Evanovich.
If you liked the Da Vinci Code, look at the books by Steve Berry. The first several featured different characters, but then he settled on Cotton Malone as the hero for the rest of the books.
You might also look at the V.I. Warshawski books by Sara Paretsky. Also a female detective, but darker and more serious than Plum.
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"If God had meant for corn bread to have sugar in it, he'd have called it cake." -- Mark Twain
You might like the Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlaine Harris. This is the series that the show True Blood is based on so be aware that the series involves vampires and other assorted paranormal creatures (just in case that isn't your thing) but I think the Sookie character is somewhat similar to Stephanie Plum. The author also has other series with recurring female heroines you might want to check out (I've meant to but haven't read them).
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and I could say "I used everything you gave me."
Erma Bombeck
J.A. Jance has several series of books going with different detectives. One of my favorites is the Joanna Brady series, but there is one with a male detective that has more books in it.
Also, the Sue Grafton "alphabet" series.
I'm a WYSIWYG person -- no subterfuge here!
I really like Tasha Alexander's Lady Emily series , Victoria Thompson's Gaslight Mystery series, and Linda Fairstein's Alex Cooper series.
Life Tastes Good
Thanks so much everyone! WOW, I better start filling up my nook!
"I expect to pass through life but once.
If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show or any good thing I can do any fellow being, let me do it now and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again."
-William Penn (1644-1718)
I would like to give a plug to the Flavia de Luce series by Alan Bradley. The main character is all of 11 years old, but the books are very suitable to all ages. And a lot of fun.
In the mystery vein:
Anne Perry's Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series and William Monk series (historical)
Joanne Fluke's mysteries about a baker - super fluffy mysteries
and otherwise:
Alexander McCall Smith's No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. I don't recommend his other series (44 Scotland St.) but that's just me.
I've also enjoyed some of the others listed above.
"If you're not chasing after miracles, what's the point?" The movie Saint Ralph
"What it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be fine fine fine
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a high five" - Alanis Morisette, Hand in My Pocket
I second the Sue Grafton Alphabet Series, the first of which is "A is for Alibi". The main character is Kinsey Milhone, a private detective. I thought they were very good.
Another series author is Diane Mott Davidson. She writes about a caterer who ends up involved in all kinds of mysteries...funny too. And she talks lots about food...
I have also read Sara Paretsky's V I Warshawski series of mysteries, I thought they were very well written. And while they may have a little humor they are more mystery/thriller type books. They take place in the Chicago area.
Another is Iris Johansen's series about a woman, Eve Duncan, who is a forensic sculptor. There are quite a few about her. There is one trilogy which starts with Eve, second is Quinn and third is Bonnie. However, there are more that feature her as the main person. They are very well written, and once again it is mystery/thriller
Grandma Pam to 3
"A recipe has no soul, you as the cook must bring soul to the recipe." – Thomas Keller
Hunger Games Trilogi.....also the one i've most recently enjoyed is the House of Night series with Zoey Redbird, she's a teenage vampire and it's set in current day. Very entertaining!
I also second Jack Reacher, i'm just finishing up one the latest.
Everyone needs to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer. . .
It is very light reading but I have loved the Ladies of Covington series by Joan Medlicott:
It is a series about three older women who pool their financial resources and make new lives for themselves when their families (and society) expected them to quietly live out their lives alone. There are eight books in the series so far.
Adopt a shelter cat!
You guys are the best! I'm still getting great suggestions...where do I start?
"I expect to pass through life but once.
If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show or any good thing I can do any fellow being, let me do it now and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again."
-William Penn (1644-1718)
Thanks Gail, I am printing these, I have been following this thread. I never know what to read, so series may be the way to go.
"There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats." - Albert Schweitzer
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|Felis chaus
|Species Authority:
|Schreber, 1777
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|Once thought to be closely related to the lynxes, which share its characteristic traits of tufted ears, long limbs and a short tail (Sunquist and Sunquist 2002), the Jungle Cat is actually a close relative of the domestic cat (Eizirik et al. submitted). With a wide range, a number of subspecies have been proposed (Wozencraft 2005 recognized nine), but Corbet and Hill (1992) argue that the pelage characters used by classical designators vary widely. No modern analysis of subspeciation has been undertaken.
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|Duckworth, J.W., Steinmetz, R., Sanderson, J. & Mukherjee, S.
|Nowell, K., Breitenmoser-Wursten, C., Breitenmoser, U. (Cat Red List Authority) & Schipper, J. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)
The species is widespread, and common in some parts of its range, particularly India (Mukherjee 1988). However, population declines and range contraction are of concern elsewhere, particularly Egypt (Glas in press) and southwest Asia (Abu-Baker et al. 2003), the Caucasus (IUCN 2007), central Asia (Habibi 2004) and Southeast Asia (Duckworth et al. 2005).
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|The jungle cat has a broad but patchy distribution. In Africa, it is found only in Egypt, along the Nile River Valley south to Aswan, and in El Faiyum, Farafara, Dakhla and Kharga oases (Glas in press). Into southwest Asia, it occurs through Israel, southern Lebanon, northwestern Jordan, western Syria, and into Turkey and western Iraq (Abu-Baker et al., 2003). In this region its occurrence is highly localized around riparian vegetation and permanent water sources. In central Asia, it is found in the Caucasus mountains (up to 1,000 m), around the Caspian and Aral Seas and associated river valleys, and through Iran west to Pakistan. It occurs widely in tropical and sub-tropical Asia, including almost all of India as well as Sri Lanka, ranging up to 2,400 m in the Himalayan foothills, and through Southeast Asia to southern China, but absent from Malayan peninsula south of the Isthmus of Kra (Nowell and Jackson, 1996). Its range in Indochina is poorly known, especially in Myanmar. Duckworth et al. (2005) review the few historical distribution records from Indochina and add several recent ones from Lao PDR, Cambodia and Viet Nam.
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Native:Afghanistan; Armenia (Armenia); Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; China; Egypt; Georgia; India; Iran, Islamic Republic of; Iraq; Israel; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Lebanon; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; Russian Federation; Sri Lanka; Syrian Arab Republic; Tajikistan; Thailand; Turkey; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Viet Nam
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|The jungle cat is considered common in some parts of its range, primarily in India (Mukherjee 1988), but also Pakistan and Bangladesh (Duckworth et al., 2005).
In southern China and southeast Asia (with the exception of northeastern Cambodia), however, it appears quite rare in comparison to sympatric small cats (Duckworth et al. 2005). This rarity appears to be a relatively recent phenomenon associated with unselective trapping and snaring, especially in Lao PDR and Thailand as well, where it was described as common by Lekagul and McNeely (1977) but has since suffered drastic declines and is rarely encountered (Duckworth et al. 2005; Lynam et al. 2006, W. Duckworth and R. Steinmetz, Southeast Asia mammal assessment 2003).
In Europe, it is of marginal occurrence, with small populations in Cis-Caspian region and the Caucasus along the Caspian Sea. The European population has been rapidly declining since the 1960s. There was no records of this species in Astrakhan State Reserve (Russian Federation) since the 1980s. In Northern Ossetia (Russian Federation) only about 150 animals were recorded (Kuryatnikov and Varziev 1983). Marked population fluctuations are characteristic of this species in this region, probably because of absence of adaptations to cold winters. Despite these fluctuations the long-term trend in Europe is of decline in both population and area of occupancy. Data from Russia suggest that there are about 500 animals left in the wild (Prisazhnyuk and Belousova 2007). A very small population persists in Georgia (I. Macharashvili pers. comm. to K. Tsysulina 2007). This species is considered threatened in a number of range states in Europe and the Caucasus, and is included in the Red Books of the Russian Federation, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia (IUCN 2007).
In southwest Asia the species is also considered rare and threatened (Abu-Baker et al. 2003, Habibi 2004).
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|The jungle cat, despite its name, is not strongly associated with the classic rainforest "jungle" habitat, but rather with wetlands - habitats with water and dense vegetative cover, especially reed swamps, marsh, and littoral and riparian environments. Hence its other common and more applicable name, the swamp cat. Water and dense ground cover can be found in a variety of habitats, ranging from desert (where it is found near oases or along riverbeds) to grassland, shrubby woodland and dry deciduous forest, as well as cleared areas in moist forest (Nowell and Jackson 1996).
Areas with extensive deciduous dipterocarp forest and at least scattered surface water are the species predominant known habitat in Indochina. However, areas such as the Nakai Plateau which support other forms of savanna-like vegetation may support the species. It is probably absent from all closed canopy forests, including rainforest. The species may make use of agricultural areas with a low intensity of human use and which retain patches of scrub (Duckworth et al., 2005).
Jungle cats have adapted well to irrigated cultivation, having been observed in many different types of agricultural and forest plantations throughout their range, such as sugar cane plantations in India. In Israel they can be found around pisciculture ponds and irrigation ditches. Vereschagin (1959) noted that the jungle cat's use of the semi-arid plains of Azerbaijan increased with the development of a local irrigation system and decreased with its abandonment. However, mowing the seasonally flooded riverine tugai vegetation (trees and shrubs with dense stands of tall reeds and grasses) of this region for livestock fodder, as well as plowing it under for agriculture, is known to be associated with the decline of jungle cat populations in the European-central Asian parts of its range (Nowell and Jackson, 1996).
Jungle cats feed mainly on prey that weighs less than one kilogram. Small mammals, principally rodents, are the prey most frequently found in feces and stomach contents. A study in India's Sariska reserve estimated that jungle cats catch and eat three to five rodent per day (Mukherjee et al. 2004). Birds rank second in importance, but in southern Russia waterfowl are the mainstay of jungle cat diet in the winter. With overwintering populations of waterfowl congretating in large numbers on unfrozen rivers and marshes, the jungle cat hunts among reeed beds and along edges of wetlands, searching for injured or weakened birds. Other prey species are taken more opportunistically, including hares, nutria, lizards, snakes, frogs, insects, and fish. In India, they have been seen to scavenge kills of large predators such as the Asiatic lion. In a study in southern Uzbekistan, the fruits of the Russian olive made up 17% of their diet in winter. While jungle cats specialize on small prey, they are large and powerful enough to kill young swine, subadult gazelles, and chital fawns (Sunquist and Sunquist, 2002).
Density estimates from natural tugai habitat in central Asia range from 4-15 individuals per 10 km², but where this vegetation type has declined due to development density does not exceed two cats per 10 km² (Nowell and Jackson, 1996).
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|Jungle cats can do well in cultivated landscapes (especially those that lead to increased numbers of rodents) and artificial wetlands. However, reclamation and destruction of natural wetlands, ongoing throughout its range but particularly in the arid areas, still pose a threat to the species, as density in natural wetlands is generally higher (Nowell and Jackson 1996). Unselective trapping, snaring and poisoning around agricultural and settled areas have caused population declines in many areas throughout its range (Abu-Baker et al. 2003, Duckworth et al. 2005). India formerly exported large numbers of jungle cat skins before the species came under legal protection (over 300,000 were declared as being held by traders there when export was banned in 1979), and some illegal trade continues there (Sunquist and Sunquist 2002), as well as in Egypt (Glas in press) and Afghanistan (Habibi 2004).
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The jungle cat is listed on CITES Appendix II. It is protected from hunting in some range states (India), but in many receives no legal protection outside protected areas (Nowell and Jackson 1996). The species now receives legal protection from all hunting and trading within Afghanistan after being placed on the country's 2009 Protected Species List. Furthermore, given the amount of habitat loss occurring in riparian and wetland areas in Afghanistan, this species should be considered a research priority.
The ecology and status of the jungle cat is poorly known (Nowell and Jackson 1996, Sunquist and Sunquist 2002). In Southwest and Southeast Asia, where it is considered rare and declining, more research needs to be undertaken to gain knowledge of current distribution, both in and outside of protected areas (Abu-Baker et al. 2003, Duckworth et al. 2005). Some farmers consider the jungle cat a pest which takes poultry (Abu-Baker et al. 2003), and conservation measures should include better protection for domestic fowl and halting of indiscriminate poisoning and trapping. The jungle cat would also benefit from improved protection of natural wetlands and reedbeds, particularly in the more arid parts of its range, and improved legislation prohibiting fur trade.
|Duckworth, J.W., Steinmetz, R., Sanderson, J. & Mukherjee, S. 2008. Felis chaus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T8540A12915235. . Downloaded on 01 September 2016.
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Roka (Restaurant / Restaurant)
16 April 2009
14/10/08 Sitting around the counter, watching the chefs prepare the most delicious food - heavenly. Sashimi was really good. Helpful service and, despite being quite busy, you never feel rushed. I like it a lot, though not terribly keen on the miso there.
So, having been back to Roka twice in the space of a week, I must confess that it is now officially my favourite restaurant in London and am full of suggestions:
- The rose petal martini is smooth, pretty and oh so chic.
- The king crab
- The tuna sashimi
- The fois gras with ume (Japanese plum) = heaven on a plate.
The service rocks and the atmosphere is energetic, fun and without pretense. Can't wait to go back!
Carluccio's (Cafe / Delicatessen)
24 March 2009
Great for a quick bite when out shopping. Fast, easy service, with a menu and price that attracts all types and ages. The freshly prepared pappardelle con funghi is a favourite of mine. Can be very chaotic on a Saturday afternoon. Don't say I didn't warn you!
Axis (Restaurant)
24 March 2009
Really, really like it - intimate, gorgeous surroundings and great service.
Blue Bar (Bar)
24 March 2009
Chic decor, excessively priced drinks, good service and highly unsuitable for the weekend due to the size. Pretty cool, though definitely not a regular spot.
Ping Pong (Restaurant)
27 January 2009
We fancied having dinner somewhere within walking distance, so decided to give Ping Pong (Westbourne Grove) a try. We arrived sans reservation, asked for a table for two and the so-called waiter casually gestured to a couple of available tables. Not impressed, but fine. We sat down next to these two Californian women talking at the top of their voices for a reason that still escapes me. As we discussed the menu, it became apparent that due to the volume of the people beside us, any type of conversation was going to be difficult.
As the ladies called the waiter over, he rather rudely put up his hand in a 'just wait' fashion. Rude. 2 minutes later, I politely asked if he'd mind moving us to another table. Apparently there were none. (a. It was a Monday night, and b. I have eyes and can see numerous spare tables...) "We'll order drinks and then wait for another table, if that's alright", I said. Can you believe that the waiter dismissively moved his hand in a I-really-don't-want-to-be-here fashion, rolled his eyes and then stood with his hand on hip waiting for our drink order. At that point, I asked my boyfriend if he minded eating elsewhere, we popped our coats on and off we went. We had lovely cocktails at Westbourne House (my espresso martini was divine) and then headed to Mulberry Street resto – the NYC-style upmarket pizzeria with the best service.
I will N-E-V-E-R so much as look at a Ping Pong menu again and will be sure to share my negative experience with anybody who'll listen! Plus, they have cheap, wooden, disposable chopsticks = bad for the environment and not what I expect from a restaurant.
The Wolseley (Restaurant)
27 January 2009
I really cannot think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning than catching up with a friend over breakfast – a lazy start to my weekend. If you happen to have said breakfast at The Wolseley, all the better. We started with individual pots of jasmine and mint tea followed by omelettes with gruyere, toasted brioche and juice.
The food was fresh and well prepared, the staff super friendly and the atmosphere comfortable. It's also a good place to stop off for some soup/a quick bite if you want quality without excessive prices. The only fault was that my carrot and ginger juice wasn't freshly made - it was nice but had obviously been prepared earlier that morning and refrigerated. A minor detail but I noticed...
Jo Malone (Perfume Shop)
20 January 2009
So proud of this British brand. The packaging is so glamorous, luxurious and the staff at this store are multi-lingual and very helpful.
Borough Market (Food Market)
19 January 2009
Anybody with an interest in good quality food should take a Saturday morning trip to Borough Market. The wide range of produce, freshly-made snacks and jovial atmosphere makes it a great place. The traders seem pretty knowledgeable and always happy to share their tips on the best way to cook fennel, for example. It gets very crowded, so go early and be sure to pick something up from Brindisa.
Long Bar at Sanderson (Bar)
19 January 2009
Now, I'm not advocating drinking in the afternoon, but if you happen to find yourself sat at the Long Bar at 15:30 on a Wednesday afternoon after a little shopping, you'll have a great time. The service is flirty, attentive and spot on and the martinis are exquisite. If you have the misfortune of being there 17:00-22:00 Mon-Sat, you'll probably find it full of hookers, excessively loud media types and the optimum of pretension. Suddenly Wednesday afternoon isn't looking so shabby!
A male friend referred to the Long Bar as being the tackiest place ever. A female friend thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread! Over to you...
Shochu Lounge (Bar)
19 January 2009
This is one of my favourite bars in London – the cocktails are terrific, chilled atmosphere and great decor. Staff are really helpful, unpretentious and friendly. An excellent place to start before moving upstairs (to Roka) for a lovely dinner.
Collection (Bar)
15 January 2009
You walk in, along 'the catwalk' feeling beautiful and glamorous, and suddenly you're faced with nothing but blond extensions, young girls with too much make-up/not enough clothes on and much older men with too much money/not enough dignity. Not cool!
Foodwise, the mashed potatoes are the best I've ever had (and this girl knows her mashed potatoes!). Great cocktails too.
It's an okay place, just don't like the clientele...
Cinnamon Club (Restaurant)
15 January 2009
Considering that Indian cuisine isn't my favourite, I could rave about this resto all day long! Lovely cocktails, desserts to die for, the most beautiful, spacious dining room and attentive service. It's quite formal, which works best for a lunch.
Oxo Tower (Restaurant)
15 January 2009
If you're happy to pay for a truly wonderful view, make a reservation now... but to be honest, you will probably be left disappointed. I wouldn't describe the food as inedible, just bland and excessively overpriced. The staff were okay (no complaints) but nothing really stands out about this place except for the view.
Tamarai (Restaurant)
15 January 2009
Excellent food*, mediocre service and the worst ever placemats known to man!
The strange thing is that this place completely changes into a noisy club/bar on Friday and Saturday nights, so talking during dinner becomes near impossible. A good place to go to for a late night drink.
*Sweet Chilli Lotus and Crispy Red Mullet are to die for!
Curzon Soho (Cinema)
09 January 2009
Shows a great selection of 'world cinema' in very comfortable surroundings. I'm a big fan!
Versailles (Tourist Attraction)
06 January 2009
Best to visit during the warmer months when you can aimlessly wander through the surrounding gardens, which are, in my opinion, the main attraction.
Planet Organic (Organic Food Shop)
30 December 2008
I'm torn; on one hand, they have an excellent selection of food, health products and beauty items any health-conscious individual would die for. Good for herbal tea, snack bars, grains and seeds – you can find every possible type here. On the other hand, it's so expensive! I bought a (small) fresh vegetable juice and it cost almost £4! It's just too expensive. C'est la crise!
It's conveniently 2 mins away, but then again so is Waitrose and they stock the same organic fresh products for half the price. I do, however, really appreciate the knowledgeable and helpful staff at PO.
Jimmy Choo (Shoe Shop)
19 December 2008
I miss the Draycott Avenue branch – it was intimate, friendly and they knew me there... ah, the good ol' days! I actually like this branch though. They are so professional and smiley (even the door men smile!). The thing I love about JC shoes is that they are always consistent – no matter what the style is, a size 37 always fits (unlike other brands).
Call up, ask them to send you something/put a pair on hold and it'll be done with no issues. Again, you're paying for the fabulous shoes/bag AND the service. Worth every penny!
Harrods (Department Store / General Sports Shop / Food Hall)
19 December 2008
The only store to rival Harrods is Bergdorf Goodman in New York, and even then, Harrods might just win. Anywhere that sells Christian Louboutin shoes, Myla lingerie and Krispy Kreme doughnuts under one roof gets my vote! They just have everything you could possibly want and more than you could possibly afford!
The staff are so helpful, it's actually quite amazing. When trying on a slip from La Perla which was too big, the assistant telephoned the La Perla branch on Sloane Street to check if they had a smaller version and put it on hold for me to collect. It's a small detail but it makes all the difference. We all want to feel as though we're getting a personal service and, let's be fair, it costs the sales assistants nothing but makes all the difference to the clientele.
If you can, go during the week before 13:00 (well worth taking the morning off of work for), and avoid Sundays at all costs when the tourists are out in force!
Mildred's (Restaurant)
19 December 2008
I was so hyped to go to Mildred's (despite the ridiculous no-booking rule) and after the first time I raved about it to anybody who would listen! Went a second time and found it mediocre. Third and final time was just plain bad. When the food is all smell and no taste, something is wrong. I'm in no hurry to get back. This was all in the space of 6-8 weeks, so absolutely no consistency.
On the upside, staff members are really friendly, enthusiastic and clearly know the menu inside out. Plus everything is labelled clearly for those who may be vegan, coeliac, lactose-intolerant and so on.
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For the cake:
18 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cups sugar
6 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
8 ounces (about 1 cup) sour cream, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
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24 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 12 x 18 x 1 1/2-inch sheet pan.
To make the cake, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. On medium speed, add the eggs, two at a time, then the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest, scraping down the bowl as needed. Mix well. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir just until smooth. Finish mixing by hand to be sure the batter is well mixed. Pour evenly into the pan, smooth the top with a spatula, and bake in the center of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan to room temperature.
For the frosting, place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the chips are completely melted. Off the heat, add the corn syrup and vanilla and allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the chocolate mixture and softened butter on medium speed for a few minutes, until it's thickened.
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Ted Danson Shares Details on Planned 'Bored to Death' Movie
Since the HBO series "Bored to Death" was unceremoniously canceled last year, fans have been lobbying for a film adaptation of the show. Now Ted Danson, one of its stars, says a "90-minute HBO film" version of the series is in the works. "The deal is about to be signed," he said. "[Creator Jonathan Ames] is writing it as we speak. I'm very excited."
Danson made the remarks at the 5th annual GQ Gentleman's Ball, an event recognizing men who support causes that matter to them thrown by GQ magazine at the IAC Building in Manhattan last night. Danson was honored for his work with Oceana, an ocean-advocacy organization.
"Bored to Death" followed the comedic exploits of a Brooklyn-based writer, played by Jason Schwartzman, who moonlights as a private detective. Danson played a womanizing magazine editor on the show.
So what's the plot of the potential film? "I think Jason becomes a policeman, which means, for him, a traffic cop," Danson said. "He'll have a traffic-cop go-kart kind of thing. And I think Ray and I move in together, both of us without relationships. And then: hijinks. All hell breaks loose. That's about as much as I know."
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Definition of reproach in English:
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1Address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment: critics of the administration reproached the president for his failure to tackle the deficiency [with direct speech]: "You know that isn't true," he reproached her
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- Picasso's critics reproached him for an inability'to forge a personal style'.
- But Nanny will never tell you this and will go on reproaching you for your naughty habit of smoking in corners, even if it is the only way, with such a demanding life-style, to obtain a moment's quiet relief.
- Idomeneus turns his sword against himself, without heeding the advice of a priest who reproaches him for his cruelty and invites him to make a substitute sacrifice of 'a hundred bulls whiter than snow.'
1.1 (reproach someone with) Accuse someone of: his wife reproached him with cowardice
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- Emilia, still reproaching Othello with Desdemona's innocence, dies.
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1The expression of disapproval or disappointment: he gave her a look of reproach a farrago of warnings and pained reproaches
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disgrace, discredit, source of shame, blemish, stain, blot
literary smirch
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perfect, blameless, above suspicion, without fault, faultless, flawless, irreproachable, exemplary, impeccable, immaculate, unblemished, spotless, untarnished, stainless, unsullied, whiter than whiteinformal squeaky clean
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"Come into my house and ill show you where I live," said Amos Newsome, Dothan City Commission.
Amos Newsome explained he does in fact live in district two.
"I moved here whenever the redistricting took place and where I was on Maryland Street is no longer in district 2," said Commissioner Newsome
In order to run for a city commission seat you have to live in the district you are running in continuously for six months leading up to election day.
"All interested candidates are asked to complete and sign a statement of candidacy and from that point the city clerk department verifies the photo registration and make sure that candidate is registered to that address," said Cassandra Milton, Community Relations Specialist.
But neighbors near the house on 403 Lena Street say they haven't seen him.
However neighbors near a home he owns in district one say they see him often.
Which leaves to question, which house does he really live in.
And if that makes him ineligible to retain his seat on the Dothan City Commission.
We reached out to the city clerk, Pam MccCoy for comment about election qualifications.
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The Paris Motor Show is one of the most important events in the motoring calendar. Also known as Mondial de l'Automobile, it was the world's first motor show when it first opened its doors in 1898. Since 1976, it's been held every two years - alternating with the equally important Frankfurt Motor Show.
Held in the Paris expo Porte de Versailles, the largest exhibition centre in France, the Paris Motor Show is the home turf of French manufacturers like Renault, Peugeot and Citroen, but as it's grown in popularity it's become a real worldwide event. Every major manufacturer shows off its wares within the show, with facelifts, all-new cars, concepts and the occasional classic car all on display.
In 2014, the Paris Motor Show welcomed over 1.2 million visitors, making it the most visited motor show in the world, ahead of giants like Frankfurt, New York, and Tokyo. What manufacturer could turn down an opportunity to display it's latest cars to so many people?
The Paris Motor Show happens on rotation with the Frankfurt Motor Show, so for 2016 we'll once again be heading across the channel to Paris. The show opens publicly from October 1st and runs until October 16th, with September 29th and 30th reserved for exhibitors and press. Tickets for the public days are available from the official website, and as always, Auto Express will be on hand reporting on all the best bits from the show.


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Thanksgiving marks the start of one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, and 2011 was no exception. In fact, holiday travel numbers this year were even higher than last year, and the heavy volume was covered extensively by local and national media.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WABE 90.1 FM, WSB Radio, WGCL-TV Channel 46, WXIA-TV Channel 11, WAGA-TV Channel 5 (not available online) all advised travelers to expect a busy scene at Hartsfield-Jackson during the Thanksgiving period.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Huy Tran, a captain at Grand Forks Air Force Base, left his home country of Vietnam as an 11-year-old.
This summer, 18 years later, he returned to his native land as an interpreter for a recovery team with a noble purpose — to bring closure for Americans who lost family members in the Vietnam War.
The recovery mission was for three Navy flyers whose plane crashed in the mountains of North Vietnam in 1967. The six-week mission had mixed results, as human remains were not found, but personal items were.
Discovered at the crash site, in addition to the plane wreckage, were nametags, a watch, flight suit material, eyeglasses and visors. The items were returned to family members.
"Our goal was to find answers for the families," Tran said. "Families ultimately find closure by what you bring back to them. We were at least able to find some answers.
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Searches go even farther back than the Vietnam War. According its website, the Joint Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Accounting Command, or JPAC, is searching for more than 83,000 American soldiers across the globe.
Tran wasn't born yet when the war ended in 1975. His family was able to relocate to the United States because his father was a South Vietnamese officer who was in a prisoner camp for five years.
The 29-year-old grew up in Rock Hill, S.C., was an ROTC student at Clemson University and was commissioned into the Air Force upon his 2005 graduation.
Ever since, "I travel where the Air Force needs me," he said.
He was needed in Vietnam because he could speak both languages. "Your first language is hard to forget," he said. "English is the hard one."
Having lived there, he also understood the cultural nuances, customs and political sensitivities. "Jokes can get lost and misinterpreted in the translation," he said.
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The Phoenix Hotel is near the metro station, in the heart of Bayswater and 1 mile from Hyde Park. Kensington is within a 20-minute walk; Knightsbridge is just over a mile away.
The Phoenix Hotel features a bar/lounge, a complimentary continental breakfast daily, and free WiFi. The front desk is open 24 hours-a-day.
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The Phoenix Hotel occupies converted townhouses originally built in 1854. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast daily. Guests can enjoy drinks at the hotel's bar/lounge. The property offers concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, laundry/dry cleaning services, an elevator, and luggage storage.
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Can GOP Claim Some Victory in 'Cliff' Debate?
As Congress staggers toward the fiscal cliff, either to go over it or veer away at the last minute, here's a question that is little discussed: Why aren't Republicans claiming victory?
Nearly lost in the hubbub over the attempt to pass a year-end deficit-reduction deal is the broader, significant shift on taxes that forms the backdrop of the debate. The argument now is whether the top tax rate should return to the pre-Bush tax-cut level of 39.6% for families making over $250,000, or those making more than $400,000, or perhaps $450,000.
But even under those scenarios, everyone, including Democrats, agrees that the Bush tax-cut levels should stay in place for everybody else. In other words, Democrats aren't just accepting, but embracing and extending, at least 98% of the 2001 Bush tax cuts.
Recall that the 2001 Bush tax cuts lowered rates for everybody, not just for the wealthy. Most Democrats opposed those tax cuts when they were first passed, and have regularly cited them ever since as a principal cause of the large deficits that have accumulated since.
In fact, when the Bush tax cuts were passed in May 2001, Democrats in the House of Representatives voted against the package, 153 to 28, while Democrats in the Senate voted against them 31-12.
Yet now the one—perhaps the only—position shared across both parties is that the Bush tax rates should stay in place for families making below $250,000 annually. That would seem to represent a meaningful shift in attitudes over the last decade, and a movement that seems destined to lock in lower rates for at least the near future for the vast majority of taxpayers.
Democrats certainly are winning some significant victories of their own in this struggle, of course. The compromise now being discussed represents a GOP rollback from its original position in the fiscal-cliff negotiations that was opposed not only to higher tax rates for anyone but to any increases in government revenue at all. And if Democrats prevail by setting higher rates on the wealthiest Americans, they will have achieved a significant Democratic goal of making the tax code more progressive, which helps lay a groundwork more to their liking for a broader tax-reform debate in 2013.
Still, Republicans could argue that they have achieved something of a success on the broader discussion of tax rates.
Yet rare is the Republican who declares any victory, and common are those who say they have been bested in the great tax debate of 2012. Which is a bit odd.
"This is quite an impressive achievement for the GOP–and a sign, I think, of how in some important respects their ideas are prevailing," says Pete Wehner, a political adviser and speechwriter in President George W. Bush's White House. "Why don't more Republicans see that? In part, I think, because so much of the focus of the political class has been on the differences that exist between the two parties in terms of the top rates. That highlights one of the problems with our current political culture. But it's also because of a certain mindset that has taken hold among some on the right that anything short of complete victory is a defeat."
Another senior Republican offers a different explanation: "Republicans know that we have a spending problem and that focus should be on dealing with an out-of-control spending trajectory. Making this about revenue, which Democrats want for more spending, is plain wrong."
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Dr. Malhotra is a founding member of the SUNY Oneonta philosophy department and currently serves as Distinguished Teaching Professor of Philosophy.
Among his many achievements, Dr. Malhotra established the SUNY Oneonta "Learn-and-Serve" study abroad program in India. He has lead 20 groups with more than 300 students, faculty, and community members on humanitarian missions. More recently, he built three elementary and three high schools for more than 1200 impoverished children in the remote villages of India. Much of the funding for these six schools comes from the Ninash Foundation, a charitable organization established in 1996 in honor of his late wife, Nina, to promote literacy among children and adults throughout the world. The Ninash Foundation's work has thrice earned Dr. Malhotra nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Why you should donate your worn, torn and well-adorned.
It's not too late to add one more New Year's Resolution to your list that does NOT involve spending less, eating less or exercising more.
In 2015, make a simple resolution to encourage family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to donate their used and unwanted clothing, shoes and books in your Recycle That or Recycle Now collection bin.
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Worn & torn clothing can be donated. If it cannot be re-worn or repurposed, it will be ground into fiber and may become insulation, upholstery stuffing or carpet padding.
This accounts for 20% of all textile donations.
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Thanks to you and countless others, Recycle That and its affiliates have recycled to date, nearly 230 million pounds of used and unwanted textiles and household goods.
"Live simply so that others may simply live." – – Mohandas Gandhi
Recycle That is a for profit offering community organization an easy, no cost and no risk way to encourage recycling and raise awareness of the community organization.
Recycle That will pay Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell for used and unwanted clothing, shoes, backpacks, fashion accessories, books and CDs/DVDs deposited in their collection boxes.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell is seeking new collection box host sites. By placing a box at your location and participating in the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell donation program, your business benefits in a number of ways. To learn more about how your business can help read more at: Recycle That Donation Box Host Benefits1
Did you know: In addition to relieving our already-crowded landfills of approximately 700 pounds of textiles, one full collection box supports Habitat by enabling the purchase equivalent of:
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DOT fines Southwest Airlines $150,000 for slow response to customer complaints
The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined Southwest Airlines $150,000 "for not responding in a timely manner to complaints filed by consumers, including passengers with disabilities, and for not adequately responding to the passengers' specific complaints in its responses," the department said Wednesday.
"When airlines receive complaints from passengers, we expect them to provide prompt responses that appropriately answer the specific complaints," U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in the DOT announcement. "This is an important part of our work protecting the rights of passengers, and we will continue to take enforcement action when necessary."
In its response to the federal agency, Southwest blamed the problem on technical problems with its website.
The department said Southwest has to pay $35,000 to the government. The Dallas-based carrier satisfied the other $115,000 of the penalty through refunds already made to people who had filed complaints.
According to the consent order, Southwest "failed to respond timely to a large number of disability- and consumer-related complaints that it received during a seven month period of time beginning in June 2011 through January 2012. Southwest was unaware that passengers had filed complaints with the carrier during that time period because of a problem associated with its website."
As a result, the complaints weren't routed properly and responded to within the 30 days required by federal law, the consent order said.
Southwest eventually refunded the ticket price to everyone who lodged disability-related complaints. However, its responses to those customers did not address their problems, but only cited Southwest's policy. the order said.
The DOT said Southwest told the agency that "a team of employees worked around the clock to provide an individualized response to each consumer with an overview of relevant Southwest policies and DOT regulations, beginning with the most recent inquiries first."
"Southwest states that it did not address the specific facts of each complaint or admit or deny alleged violations because the company's main priority was to respond to each consumer as quickly as possible given the delay that had already occurred," the consent order said.
After the incident, "Southwest states that it adopted significant safeguards to ensure that similar website routing errors do not recur," the order said.


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Galveston Bay and the land along its shore have an incredibly rich history, with much of it tied to hunting and fishing or the wildlife and fish found there.
That's obvious from the many places on the bay named after fish or wildlife. And that list is considerable. North Deer Island. South Deer Island. Eagle Point. Trout Point. Oyster Lake. Swan Lake. Black Duck Bay. Hog Island. Redfish Reef. Pelican Island. Bird Island. Goose Creek. Turtle Bayou. Buffalo Bayou.
Heck, even Galveston Island was named Isla de Culebras – Snake Island – before it and the adjacent bay were recast to honor a viceroy of Mexico.
Figuring out how those places came to bear those names is a pretty simple affair.
The names of some of the other places around the bay are a little harder to intuit. But their history, available with just a little digging in the right places, can be fascinating and enlightening.
That was the point behind this past Sunday's column on Frozen Point in East Galveston Bay.
And, in the wake of the cold weather we saw just a couple of weeks ago, it seemed a good time to tell the story of how the piece of land on what's now a part of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge came to claim such a unique name.
For folks who found that tale of interest, here's another first-person account of the event that triggered the naming of Frozen Point:
Born in 1875 and raised on Smith Point at the junction of Trinity Bay and East Galveston Bay, Forest W. McNeir spent his youth as a commercial hunter, oysterman and generally doing any work he could to draw a living from the land and water.
Although he mostly hunted waterfowl and alligators for the market, McNeir also took advantage of the wild cattle that roamed the prairies of Chambers County in the late Nineteenth Century.
His experiences following the record-setting blizzard that hit the Texas coast in February 1895 further illustrate the event that gave East Galveston Bay's Frozen Point its name and underscore the resourcefulness and work ethic of rural Texans of that sometimes brutally challenging era.
From McNeir's autobiography, "Forest McNeir of Texas":
"On Valentine's Day in 1895 we had the great South Texas snow storm. It was eighteen inches deep all over the prairie, up to the bottom of the wire of all the pasture fences, and piled ten feet deep in drifts against the barns and houses. It was the first snow I had ever seen.
"We lost about a third of our cattle. And the great herds of wild cattle out on the ranges wandered along the fences that led south to the banks of East Bay where the bluffs were ten feet high, just pouring over and piling up at the foot of the bluff and being covered with snow until the following herds walked over them out to the quicksands at the edge of the low tide line, where they bogged down.
"Paschal (McNeir's younger brother) and I went out there with an axe the next day and cut the legs off the bogged and frozen cows. … We skinned dead cattle for two weeks. I got one frozen foot doing it…
"We had about 250 hides, for which we got $1.25 apiece."


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Several crashes reported on county freeways
SAN DIEGO At least 30 crashes and some minor flooding was reported early Monday on the county's rain-slicked freeways.
Fifteen accidents happened between midnight and 3 a.m., five between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. and ten more were reported between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m., officials with the California Highway Patrol said.
None involved any major injuries, CHP Officer Jesse Udovich said.
A traffic alert was issued about 6:50 a.m. on the Main Street on-ramp to north Interstate 5 where an accident caused a pole to be knocked down and blocked several lanes.
A second alert was issued just after 7 a.m. on west state Route 78 to the north Interstate 15 connector where a collision left one vehicle overturned.
The Carmel Mountain Road on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 was closed due to flooding and two roads, Country Club Drive north of Harmony Grove Road and Quarry Road off state Route 125 in Spring Valley, were also shut down due to flooding, sheriff's officials said.
There were also reports that a large tree was blocking Highway 395 just south of Tecalote lane, the CHP said.
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On May 14 Colorado Governor Bill Ritter visited the Kunsberg School on the campus of National Jewish Medical and Research Center to encourage students participating in the Colorado Kids Marathon Milers Program. Dressed the part in sweats and running shoes, the governor ran laps with Kunsberg students during training for the Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon, which consisted of running 25.2 miles prior to the race on May 20.
"As someone with asthma, I know it's important to stay active and keep exercising," Governor Ritter told the children. "I control my asthma so that I can bicycle and be active in other ways. So, if I'm running slowly today, it's not because of my asthma, it's because I'm old!" he joked. It was the first time the governor spoke publicly about his asthma.
Governor Ritter's visit helped National Jewish spread an important message that asthma can and should be controlled so that all Coloradoans, including children and adults with asthma, can lead healthy, active lives.
"Hearing the governor talk about how he's successfully managed his asthma and is an active person is a great message for our students as they participate in the Marathon Milers Program and learn to use running and walking as way to improve fitness and adopt healthy lifestyles," said John Reid, Director of Kunsberg School.
Of the 30 Kunsberg students who completed 25.2 miles before race day, 24 students crossed the finish line at the marathon after a final one-mile run.
Kunsberg School is a free, state-approved school for elementary school children whose chronic diseases are causing them to miss many days of school and fall behind academically. Most children at Kunsberg have asthma, but a significant number have other diseases treated at National Jewish, such as cystic fibrosis, and other lung diseases.
"Colorado is proud to be the home of this unique school," Governor Ritter told the crowd gathered in Kunsberg's gymnasium. He encouraged Kunsberg's chronically ill students to "keep exercising, keep taking your medicine and keep doing what you need to do. I really, really admire you. I applaud you."
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Published 9:28 PM EST Feb 24, 2013
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GRAND JUNCTION - The Central Warriors scored their first touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter but by then it was too late as the Grand Junction Tigers won the rivalry game 28-14 on Friday night at Stocker Stadium.
The Tigers built a 21-0 lead by the end of the third quarter thanks to two touchdown passes and a 20 yard touchdown run by quarterback Ross Koepsell.
Central opened the fourth quarter with a scoring drive that was led by sophomore quarterback Holden Reed who replaced Clay Kame. Reed capped the drive with a short touchdown run to make it 21-7.
The Tigers needed a win and a Montrose loss to advance to the 4A playoffs, but the Indians beat the Durango Demons at home 41-8.
The season comes to an end for both the Tigers and Warriors.
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Definition of whole step in English:
whole step
An interval of a (whole) tone.
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- For example, the sight-singing student will view the passage C-D-E-F as two whole steps followed by a half step.
- The distance from Do to Re, for instance, should always be a whole step; the distance from Do to Mi a major third and so forth.
- In this form, the seven intervals are of two sizes, the whole tone (or whole step) and the semitone (or half-step).
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· Approximately 5,400 students participate in an exciting classroom atmosphere supported by an accredited, comprehensive curriculum, diverse student activities and clubs, engaging teachers, and committed support staff
· Award winning instructional, instrumental, and vocal programs
· A comprehensive high school curriculum, including nineteen (19) Advanced Placement course offerings and eighteen (18) Honor Courses
· 93% of students complete the college core curriculum
· College admission test scores above state and national average
· Four (4) High School National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists in the past five (5) years
· Athletics: State and Regional championships in boys' and girls' sports
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· Over 82% of faculty have earned a Master's Degree
· Nationally Board Certified and state designated Master Teachers on staff
· Supportive and involved residents and business community
· Multi-faceted community engagement programs
· Online access to student progress and performance reporting
· Safe and well-maintained facilities and grounds include a preschool, six neighborhood elementary schools (K-6), two middle schools (7-8), and a high school (9-12) with planetarium
· Building a new middle school (6-8) to open August 2016
· Currently renovating Strongsville High School, to be completed February 2017
· Completion of preschool renovation as well as critical repairs and upgrades to elementary buildings
· Contemporary athletic facilities
· Up-to-date technology providing secure wireless access to school and student devices, interactive whiteboards in classrooms, over 3,000 Chromebooks for student use and continuous professional development on the integration of technology into our learning environment.
· Increasing efficiencies by eliminating six (6) buildings and repurposing of one (1) building to save resources and maximize educational offerings. Allen closed in 2010, Zellers closed in 2015 and repurposed as Administrative Offices, and Drake, Albion, Center, OPS, and the Board Office will be closed in 2016.
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Former Mayor Doris Long will be honored at the Butte County Library Saturday, June 15, 2013 for her many years of service at both the Carnegie and Spruce Street Gridley Library branches. Long will be presented the "Wiley Award," which was established by the Gridley Friends of the Library, named after Donald and Nora Wiley, who supported the library for many years both monetarily and as volunteers. The event will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a book signing by "Gridley Girls," author Meredith Carlin First. First will read a chapter of the book that depicts her childhood in Gridley and attending Gridley High School. Although the names have been changed, First goes through her fondest memories, especially the wedding of her friend "Anne Calzaretta." The star of the book, Meg Monahan is hosting the wedding of her best friend and the two flash back to Gridley High School in 1978 when things seemed so much easier to Anne. First will begin the day at the Gridley Ice Burgie from 11 to 2 p.m., where she will also be signing advance copies of the book that will be sold with ten percent of the proceeds going to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospitals.
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