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Alice Feiring
Alice Feiring is an American journalist and author, for several years a wine and travel columnist for Time magazine,[1] and known as an advocate for "natural wine".[2] In addition to contributions to publications such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, LA Times, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Traveler, her blog "The Feiring Line" (formerly: "Veritas in Vino") has been rated among America's leading wine blogs,[3] and her voice described by Mike Steinberger as part of a new wave of "real flowering of high-quality wine journalism".[4] In 2011, Feiring was selected as "Online Wine Writer of the Year" by the Louis Roederer International Wine Writer Awards.[5]
Her first book, published in May 2008,[6] The Battle for Wine and Love: Or How I Saved the World from Parkerization, described as "an opinionated look at the fight to preserve authenticity and diversity in wine",[4] due to its perceived "declaration of war" against critic Robert Parker found some controversy well before its date of release.[7][8] Reviewing the book, Eric Asimov later wrote, "Ms. Feiring is an uncompromising judge of wine and people who can no more stomach a lover's preference for a wine she abhors than she can the presence of a microwave in her kitchen."[9]
Feiring's critical statements against California wine as "overblown, over-alcoholed, over-oaked, overpriced and over-manipulated"[10] have also sparked controversy.[11][12][13]
An article Feiring wrote for The Upgrader on Men.Style.com, online site of GQ and Details, titled "The Ten Most Overrated Wines in the World", which listed Bordeaux Garagistes, Australian Shiraz, Marlborough Sauvignon blanc, Super-Tuscans, Clos de Vougeot, Long Island wine, Albariño, Screaming Eagle, Sea Smoke Pinot noir and Chilean Cabernet,[14] chiefly drew response from defenders of Long Island wine.[15]
Feiring's second book, Naked Wine: Letting Grapes Do What Comes Naturally, was published in September, 2011.[16]
See also[edit]
- ^ Butts, Mickey, Food & Wine (October 2005). "Seven Best Wine Blogs".
- ^ Feiring, Alice, Time (August 13, 2006). "Au Naturel".
- ^ Marcus, Lawrence, Food & Wine (October 2005). "Niche Wine Blogs".
- ^ a b Steinberger, Mike, The World of Fine Wine (March 2008). "Everyone a Critic. The Future of Wine Writing" (PDF).
- ^ Louis Roederer International Wine Writer Awards Winners 2011
- ^ Publishers Weekly (March 24, 2008). "Nonfiction Reviews: The Battle for Wine and Love: Or, How I Saved the World from Parkerization".
- ^ Johnson, Richard, New York Post (February 13, 2008). "Critic Blamed for 'Raspy' Wine".
- ^ Hellman, Peter, The New York Sun (May 7, 2008). "Food Blogger Takes on the Biggest Name in Wine: Robert Parker".
- ^ Asimov, Eric, The New York Times (May 21, 2008). "Good Wine Reading With Mellow Aftertaste".
- ^ Feiring, Alice, LA Times (May 5, 2008). "California wine? Down the drain". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Gordon, Jim, Wine Enthusiast (May 8, 2008). "What's Behind the California Wine Bashing?".
- ^ DeBord, Matthew, LA Times (May 12, 2008). "Terroir-izing California wine". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Mackay, Jordan, Chow (June 11, 2008). California Terroir: Wines that taste like they're from somewhere
- ^ Feiring, Alice, GQ (November 14, 2007). The Ten Most Overrated Wines in the World
- ^ Thompson, Lenn, lenndevours.com (November 14, 2007). I Guess Alice Feiring Doesn't Like Long Island Wine...Or Hasn't Tasted Much of It
- ^ Publishers Weekly (September 5, 2011). "Nonfiction Reviews: Naked Wine".
External links[edit]
- "The Feiring Line" Alice Feiring's blog
- "The Crush" Alice Feiring guest blog at The New York Times


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Church Bells, Fireworks and a Couple of Well-Timed Rainbows Herald the Not-So-Secret Marriage of Paul McCartney and Heather Mills
Just a week shy of his 60th birthday, the ex-Beatle had chosen the spot for its personal resonance: His mother, Mary Patricia, was born in County Monaghan. The June 11 ceremony was no less sentimental. English poet and friend Adrian Mitchell read a verse written in the couple's honor; guests sang traditional hymns while a soft rain fell outside. As Mills, 34, recited her vows, she was "overcome by the emotion of the occasion," says McCartney spokesman Geoff Baker. "She briefly faltered and wept tears of joy."
After the pair exited the church to the strains of another McCartney tune, "Wedding March," bells began to peal. When the ringing stopped, so did the rain. And, as if it was just one more extra in the elaborate, roughly $3.2 million extravaganza, two rainbows appeared. It seemed an excellent omen for the couple, whose three-year romance has been buffeted by a tough British press and some difficult moments with McCartney's children.
The guest list was made up mostly of longtime friends and family, with an eclectic bunch of stars sprinkled in, such as former Beatle Ringo, ex-model Twiggy and actor Steve Buscemi, whom McCartney met last October at the Concert for New York City. For many the wedding day began at a hotel near London's Heathrow airport, where guests gathered before boarding two chartered aircraft for the 90-minute flight to Belfast. From there 14 buses and vans chauffeured them the last 60 miles of their journey.
Like the guests, almost everything at the reception that followed was imported. The 14-in. gold-leaf plates and seats draped in white linen with gold bows were trucked in, the wedding cake was reportedly made by Choccywoccydoodah of Brighton, England, and one of the bands to perform was the New Jersey R&B outfit Soul Solution. Mills flew in Amanda Amos of Brighton to fix her hair and Mathew Alexander of London's Michaeljohn salon to do her makeup. The food, however, depended on Irish talent: The castle's head chef, Noel McMeel, prepared the Indian-theme vegetarian meal, while pastry chef Garry McDowell made a strawberry dessert.
Thus the couple got hitched without a hitch—despite the fact that their secret had been blown five days earlier. On June 6 Sir John Leslie—known locally as Sir Jack—the eccentric 86-year-old owner of the 1,000-acre Leslie estate, halted his morning constitutional to answer questions from reporters. "It's next Tuesday, but it's top secret," said the dapper Leslie, who has a fondness for disco dancing and turning up in the castle dining room in his pajamas and robe. "I have to keep it dead secret."
By then word was out that the castle's 14 suites—which lack phones, TVs and clocks—had been block-booked for two weeks, as had two nearby hotels. Despite attempts by the castle staff to distract reporters with talk of a product launch, few were fooled. For more than a week, tractor-trailers delivered lighting and sound equipment, while other crews hauled in portable luxury rest rooms and mobile kitchens. Fresh flowers were delivered in two 40-ft. refrigerated trailers. "We went to Holland to choose all the flowers," says Chris Ram, manager of Bill & Ben Flowers in London. "The type? The list goes on for five pages."
With an accent on peaches, reds and pinks, Michael Dendels of Eric Buter Baugh Flower Design at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles supervised the arrangement of thousands of roses, carnations and tulips into elaborate table centerpieces involving three glass vases set inside one another. Some 100 private security guards, many of them former British soldiers (not to mention veterans of the Madonna-Guy Ritchie wedding in December '00), arrived from Scotland. Intrusions appear to have been prevented—with perhaps one exception. "Paul McCartney has banned his crew from eating meat," says a contractor, who smuggled in hamburgers from a street vendor. "They get sacked if they are caught eating these."
The day before the wedding, a relaxed and somewhat giddy McCartney and his bride-to-be took advantage of a brief moment of sunshine to face their well-wishers outside the castle gate. "As you know through Uncle Jack," said Sir Paul, "it's tomorrow." "But," Mills chimed in, laughing, "it's a secret." The couple exchanged three kisses, and the groom admitted he was "just a bit" nervous.
The fun began that night when the bride's and groom's families met for the first time. Twelve members from each side, as well as four band members from McCartney's recent 19-city Driving USA tour, gathered in the castle's main hall for a vegetarian meal. McCartney's brother and best man Mike, who had stood up for him at his first marriage in 1969, offered a toast. Then the joint clan tried out local dances and listened to McCartney at the piano until 4 a.m. The couple retired to different wings. "They will be staying in separate bedrooms, absolutely," said Geoff Baker.
There was, perhaps, a sigh of relief in those separate chambers that the families had gotten along, given the well-publicized tensions between Mills and McCartney's four children (Heather, 39; Mary, 32; Stella, 30; and James, 24). As their wedding day approached, Fleet Street contended that Stella, a fashion designer, was miffed that Mills had declined to let her design the bridal gown. "What a load of rubbish," a Mills pal claims. "Stella never offered to do the dress." (The final result was designed by Mills and sewn by Eavis and Brown.)
Whatever the frock facts, sources say relations remain frosty. Days before the wedding a Mills friend said, "It's been up and down, and I think it's pretty down at the moment." As Stella passed through Heathrow on June 10, however, she put a better face on it. "It certainly does have my blessing," she told reporters of the wedding. "Absolutely." The legendary Cute Beatle, whose beloved first wife, Linda, died of breast cancer in 1998, says he understands why his children find it difficult to adjust to his changing life. "That I was having any relationship was weird, because they were used to me being with their mom for 30 years, and then I think the big shock for them was her age," he told TV Guide last year. "That she's younger than my daughter Heather."
Some friends predict the kids will make their peace with the match if they haven't already. "After a certain point, what are the kids going to do?" says a fashion insider. "They love their father." McCartney, meanwhile, is upbeat. "More than anything, they want me to be happy," he told Britain's Sunday Telegraph, "and this is what makes me happy."
That much has been evident from the first moment the widower of 13 months set eyes on Mills at a charity dinner in London in May of '99. Two months later Mills called off her engagement to freelance cameraman Chris Terrill just two weeks shy of their wedding. By the fall the May-December romance had begun, with McCartney donating $240,000 to her Heather Mills Health Trust, which recycles artificial limbs for land-mine victims. Mills herself lost the lower half of her left leg when she was mowed down by a police motorcycle in August '93. Her high energy and refusal to let the accident diminish her joie de vivre—she posed nude for the Disabilities Trust 2000 calendar—made an impression on the grieving McCartney, who, in March '00, announced, "We are an item."
The couple have been virtually inseparable ever since, although they did part ways on June 1. That night McCartney staged a stag party for 15 guests, including son James, at the members-only Home House, a club in central London where two comedians performed and Paul played guitar. Seventy miles away Mills hosted a wedding shower at her two-story white stone house on the southern coast of England. "It was a pampering day," says Mills's friend Pamela Cockerill. Lazing along Mills's private stretch of Hove beach, the 20 partygoers soaked up the rays and washed down barbecue. "She was completely happy," says Cockerill.
At no time did the talk turn to the recent tabloid tattle that had the engaged couple arguing on May 18 in Adventura, Fla., with McCartney reportedly yelling, "I don't want to marry you! The wedding's off"—then hurling Mills's $21,000 diamond-and-sapphire engagement ring from their hotel balcony. Yes, the ring—somehow—flew off the balcony, says the hotel's director of public relations Carmen Ackerman, but "there was no brawl."
Perhaps—but there were fireworks on the couple's wedding night. At 1:20 a.m. the couple boarded a vintage cabin cruiser and motored to the middle of one of the estate's three lakes. For seven minutes spectacular fireworks lit the sky. About 20 minutes later, under cover of dark, the newlyweds climbed into a helicopter and choppered off to their honeymoon—one secret they took with them into their new life together.
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It is my great pleasure to introduce Alexandria K.M., my new intern. Alex will assist with some of the administrative duties surrounding the publication of the 200 New Mexico Poems anthology. In addition, she will helping out at readings. I've asked Alex to provide a brief professional biography and a picture, which follow. Be sure to welcome her aboard when you meet.
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Live Royally in New York City at The Carlyle - The Royal Suite
I was spoiled like a princess at The Carlyle in the hotel's "Royal Suite" - room 2209. The Royal Suite is located on the 22nd floor along with three other suites and is a short ride with the white-gloved elevator operator from the lobby. The Carlyle's Royal Suite floor-plan (click on the image at right) doesn't do justice to how spacious the Royal Suite actually feels. After stepping inside, I thought I had entered into someone's Park Avenue apartment with gorgeous hardwood floors, area rugs, and fabric wall coverings.
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- With just 187 rooms and suites distributed among the hotel's 60 residential apartments, The Carlyle offers the exclusive ambience of an Upper East Side pied-a-terre. The Royal Suite is an elaborate two-bedroom suite offers 1,700 square feet of living space and features both a king-bedded and twin-bedded bedroom. There is a full kitchen, dining room for six, two marble bathrooms, a double-high ceiling in the raised living room, grand piano and mantle fireplace. This suite is located on the 22nd floor and features views sweeping skyline and East River views. Tastefully appointed and individually decorated by Alexandra Champalimaud, the Royal Suite features original hardwood floors, area rugs, luxurious fabrics and linens, and unique artwork adorning its walls.
The hotel's description fails to mention that from the kitchen, dining room, and master bedroom you can see views of New York's Central Park - and that these impressive views are from windows which open all the way ... without screens or safety nets. I loved it, but I can imagine it would be terrifying for others.
After wandering through the suite for a half hour, I called friends of mine who live in New York and invited them to share the second bedroom of the suite. I thought they might enjoy the extra space! The suite easily fits four adults or two adults and two children. The sofas are not pull-out for sleeping, but I can admit that I did take a small nap in one accidentally.
I honestly have nothing but wonderful things to say about The Carlyle's Royal Suite and amenities. The suite has a very regal feel with rich colors, black marble and deep woods – but the large open windows, mirrored walls, and high ceilings keep it from being oppressive. The standard published rack rate for the Royal Suite is $6000 USD per night for 2 adults (I personally did not pay that much!). The most standard, basic rooms at The Carlyle start at $755 USD per night for two adults. Just for comparison sake, the hotel's most spectacular suite is the 2600 square foot duplex on floors 28 and 29 which features three bedrooms, full park views in the tower and is $15000 USD per night.
Below are more photos I took during my stay in the Royal Suite as well as two that the hotel provides as the stock photography for the suite presentation. The representation is very accurate.
My picture of the living room area from the top of the stairs - looking towards the fireplace to the right, piano straight ahead, desk and television to the left. (I wish I had a better camera or lighting for this one).
The main bedroom with king bed, door to the right, standing in the bathroom doorway. There was an iPod docking station, multiple closets, television, great views, and of course slippers and robes for two.
The main bedroom's bathroom is pictured with open French doors looking towards the sink area straight ahead, shower and toilet to the left, sunken tub to the right.
The Carlyle Royal Suite dining area - the mini bar is in the cabinets and six person dining table is in the middle of the room to the left.
The working grand piano located in the living room area.
The 2 stock photos provided by the hotel ...
Don't forget - Guests who make their reservations through Five Star Alliance for The Carlyle will receive a special welcome gift upon check-in, a $50.00 food and beverage credit as well as a complimentary in-room continental breakfast daily for up to two guests.
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Warwick Wilson is the consummate host. He carefully prepares for a dinner party, the table impeccably set and the duck perfectly timed for 8:30 p.m. John Taylor is a career criminal. He's just robbed a bank and needs to get off the streets. He finds himself on Warwick's doorstep posing as a friend of a friend, new to Los Angeles, who's been mugged and lost his luggage. As the wine flows and the evening progresses, we become deeply intertwined in the lives of these two men and discover just how deceiving appearances can be. With outstanding performances by David Hyde Pierce and Clayne Crawford, cowriter/director Nick Tomnay takes us on a suspense-filled ride where nothing is as it seems. THE PERFECT HOST is a slippery psychological thriller that exposes true human nature and reveals just how far we're willing to go to satisfy our needs. read more
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Hundreds of California pastors are calling on their congregations to fast and pray in support of Proposition 8.
The proposition defines marriage as a relationship between a man and woman.
The churches' 40-day fast begins next Wednesday.
Pastor Jim Garlow of San Diego expects close to 100 young people to fast on his campus, subsisting on soup and juice as they focus on passing Proposition 8.
Click the play button for his comments to CBN News.
The fast will culminate with a November 1 rally at Qualcomm Stadium.
The campaigns both for and against Proposition 8 have raised $30 million. The group supporting the proposition leads with close to $18 million, compared to those opposed with $12 million.
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• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a little-known adverse reaction to neuroleptic administration characterized by hyperpyrexia, leukocytosis, creatine kinase elevations, muscular rigidity, autonomic dysfunction, and alterations in level of consciousness. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome has an associated 20% mortality but can be reversed when treated with neuroleptic discontinuation and administration of bromocriptine and dantrolene. Early diagnosis in the trauma unit may prevent an extensive workup for presumed sepsis. To our knowledge, neuroleptic malignant syndrome has not previously been reported in a multiple trauma patient.
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Working for Wisconsin: A Look at Net New Gaming
Three criteria for approving a new casino in Wisconsin were announced at a meeting of all of the tribal governments in 2011. On Wednesday and Thursday, I explained the first two criteria. Today, I would like to share information about my third criteria: no new net gaming.
In 1993, the voters of the state approved advisory referendum questions that called for limiting gambling in our state. Since no other referendum question has been presented to the voters since then, I set criteria respecting the will of the people in that vote.
The information submitted to me by the Menominee contends that they meet the criteria because "the Kenosha project replaces a long-shuttered greyhound track and one existing casino will close resulting in no new net gaming in the state."
According to their plan, the casino would be built at the site of the Dairyland Greyhound Track in Kenosha, and the Menominee will also close one of their two existing facilities in conjunction with the opening of the Kenosha project.
A review of the revenues at the Dairyland Greyhound Park found that in 2002, at its peak, it had revenues of $20,020,064. Adjusted for inflation, that would be $25,928,938 today.
The casino currently operated by the Menominee on their reservation land, which has been identified for potential closure pending the opening of the proposed Kenosha casino, is described by the tribe as being a "mini casino…with approximately 30 slot machines."
In the Menominee's proposal under the section entitled, "Project Viability: Customer Origin," it states the revenue totals for the new casino would be $454,052,349. The project proposal also outlines that the proposed casino would hold 3,100 slot machines and 75 table games.
One of the issues we are weighing is whether or not replacing a dog track with revenues of $20-25 million and closing a casino with 30 slot machines to open a casino generating an estimated $454 million in revenue and 3,100 slot machines represents an increase in net gambling. Do these two smaller operations actually offset the increase in gambling in the much larger proposed casino?
Thank you for taking the time to read this latest update on the information I am reviewing as I make a decision on the proposed casino in Kenosha.
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Greensboro, NC -- It was a long day of severe weather for Triad residents and emergency responders on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warnings for several counties beginning around 2pm Wednesday afternoon with the last one expiring around 10pm.
Reports of damage came in from several counties including downed trees, damaged houses and localized flooding.
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Rockingham County
Another tornado warning was issued for Rockingham and Caswell County around 7:45pm Wednesday night.
A strong storm moved through the county with heavy rains and winds. The warning was based on doppler indicated circulation in the clouds. That warning expired around 9:15pm.
Earlier in the day, Rockingham County was under a tornado warning was then issued for Rockingham County until 3:30 pm. The warning for Stokes County expired early. The Rockingham County warning expired at 3:30 pm.
At 2:28 pm, the National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated a thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Belews Lake.
Locations impacted include Belews Lake, Bethany, Reidsville, Lawsonville and Ruffin.
Rockingham County also held buses until the storms passed.
Caswell County
A tornado warning expired for Caswell County at 4:15 pm. Another warning went into effect around 8pm and expired at 9:45pm.
A strong storm rolled through the Northern Piedmont around 8pm. It dropped heavy rain, winds, and some hail throughout the county.
This was the second warning from the county.
At 3:18 pm, the National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado in southeast Rockingham County moving into Caswell County.
Areas impacted included Camp Springs, Jericho, Yanceyville, Topnot and Leasburg.
Yadkin County
In Yadkin County, the tornado warning expired at 2:15 pm.
At 2:06 pm in Yadkin County, the National Weather Service Doppler Radar continued to indicate a tornado located near Courtney, about seven miles southeast of Yadkinville.
Yadkin County Communications said they had heavy wind and rain, but haven't had any reports of damage.
Forsyth County
In Forsyth County, the tornado warning expired at 2:45 pm.
At 2:00 pm, the National Weather Service Doppler Radar continued to indicate a tornado near Lewisville, about six miles west of Winston-Salem.
Rhonda Fleming with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools said buses were delayed and held at schools for safety concerns.
Winston-Salem City says several greenways and athletic fields are not safe for public use because of flooding.
These facilities will be closed until they can be cleaned up:
- Muddy Creek Greenway
- Newell Massey Greenway
- Hine Park Soccer Complex
- Sara Lee Soccer Complex
- Historic Bethbara Park Greenway
- Salem Creek Greenway (closed from Reynolds Park Road to Salem Lake)
For more information call CityLink at 727-8000.
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Guilford County
A tornado warning expired in Guilford County at 3:30 pm.
At 2:23 pm, the National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated a tornado in thunderstorms along a line extending from seven miles northwest of Colfax to 21 miles west of Colfax.
Locations impacted include Colfax, Stokesdale, Summerfield and Lake Townsend.
According to Duke Energy, more than 1,300 people were without power at 3:00 pm.
Davie County
The tornado warning issued for Davie County expired at 3:45 pm.
At 2:54pm, the National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capacle of producing a tornado four miles southeast of Statesville.
Areas impacted include Cleveland, Woodlead, Cooleemee, Mocksville, Fork Church, Advance and Bermuda Run.
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After a 14-year gap of such top-level visit, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives in Dhaka on September 6 on a two-day official visit to expand and deepen 'Comprehensive Partnership' between the two countries.
"This is going to take place after 14 years since the visit of then Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori to Bangladesh in 2000," said an official at the Foreign Ministry here on Monday.
During the visit, the Japanese Prime Minister would hold official talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the day of his arrival.
He will also meet President M Abdul Hamid in addition to his other programs, said the official.
Both sides are considering the visit extremely important as it comes at a time when Japan is looking for another suitable investment destination after China.
Besides, the Japanese Prime Minister will address the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Forum jointly organized by Bangladesh Board of Investment (BoI), Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to promote trade between Bangladesh and Japan and attract Japanese investment to Bangladesh.
This is Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's return visit in quick succession of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's official visit to Japan in May this year.
It is evident from the outcome of Prime Minister's visit to Japan that Japan is very keen in expanding and deepening 'Comprehensive Partnership' in almost all areas of our bilateral, economic, social and cultural relations, said the official.
The Japanese side is likely to discuss the Bangladesh government's commitment to provide Japan with an Exclusive Economic Zone. Japan prefers a place close to Dhaka or Chittagong for setting up their industries.
Hasina visited Japan from May 25-28 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Japan. During the visit, Shinzo Abe had a summit meeting with Prime Minister Hasina on May 26.
Recognizing that the longstanding relations between the two countries based on shared values of peace, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, the two Prime Ministers affirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation by elevating the friendly relationship to a new partnership.
The two Prime Ministers thus launched the 'Japan -Bangladesh Comprehensive Partnership'.
Both the Prime Ministers also decided to detail the modalities at the earliest.
The Japanese Prime Minister is scheduled to leave Dhaka for Sri Lanka on September 7 after his less than 24 hours' stay in Dhaka.
Japanese PM due Sep 6
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Teams who score 14 or fewer points in championship games are soon to be extinct as they are 4-36 SU and 5-35 ATS since 1980.
On the flip side, those teams who score 28 or more points in conference title games are 32-5 SU and 31-6 ATS over the same span. FYI: home teams that manage put up 28 or more points in this round are an eye-opening 23-0 SU and 21-2 ATS
Depending on how much $ up or down when heading into the Baylor vs. Wash game, keep this in mind.
Since 1974, Heisman winner 10-25-1 ATS in bowl games. Wash @ +11 now. Watching this line for a big play/ payday ! GL to all
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Product: Pinnacle Video Transfer
Price and Availability: $129.99
Pros: Simple capture device straight to iPod or USB
Cons: Almost too simple, no timer, no brains, just start and stop. That requires you to be around and paying attention when what you desire to capture is done.
Overall: This works fantastically well for simple transfer. Say movies off the camcorder to iPod or to USB sticks or old VHS movies to convert to digital. Less effective for recording TV stuff as TV outs are in short supply.
Rating: 9/10
You've got to hand it to Pinnacle: this product is simple. This device aims to take content from almost anywhere and put it into your USB device like an iPod or flash drive perhaps. It works the same way every time and I noticed no problems with the recording capture. The product is designed to provide "high-quality MPEG-4 encoding in H.264 at up to 720×480/576 (NTSC/PAL) resolution and supports multiple inputs including S-Video, Composite video and stereo audio."
High-speed USB 2.0 connection ensures fast video transfer. The compact size makes it perfect for backing up videos on the go.
Plugging in the S-Video and tri-colored cables into the input side of the device then plugging the USB out to the other is logical. Also well thought out is the devices visual cues letting you know it recognizes input signal and output as ready to go. The blue lights then change to red as you push the one button to record. Nice and easy. Here is a video from their site on operation:
I moved movies off my camcorder with ease and they popped right up on my iPod and USB flash test drive. Piece of cake. You push the Video Transfer button to record, hit play on the camcorder and wait until you've recorded what you desire.
The only bummer and reason for its 9/10 is it is so simple. I found I hate waiting for things to be done. Admittedly, I can't think of a way to get around it other than timers. But that doesn't make me hate waiting for the video to finish so I can stop recording.
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Olde Sycamore Back in Shape
Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation in Charlotte, N.C., celebrates its 10th birthday this year with a new management firm, upgraded course conditions and an increase in rounds played.
Owner B.V. Belk, who developed the course in 1997, has spent the last two years gearing up for 2007. He authorized a complete bunker renovation last year, increased the maintenance budget and brought in the course's designer, Tom Jackson, to review the entire layout.
"We reaffirmed our commitment to make it one of the best courses in the Charlotte area," Belk said. "I felt we had to get the golf course in excellent condition, so we've been working hard on that. Tom Jackson came back and went over every hole to see what we could do to make it better. He recommended a few minor changes and we've done those. The greens are in great condition now. The whole course is about as good as it can be."
Belk gives a lot of credit to superintendent Mark Burnette, who came to Olde Sycamore in 1999 from Myers Park Country Club. Mark's wife, Tina, a certified horticulturalist, is also part of the team. "Mark has turned the golf course around," said Belk. "He watches after it like it was his baby, and his wife does all of our tree planting and flowers. Come out here in April and you might think you're in Augusta. She does a wonderful job."
Another key factor in the Olde Sycamore renaissance has been the addition of Signet Golf Associates of Pinehurst to oversee day-to-day operations. Signet took the reins in February. "They have people in their company who specialize in certain areas. It's just not one opinion. As a group they analyze each department, keep up with the numbers and devise good marketing plans," Belk explained. "I can see that it's running a whole lot smoother."
Although he oversaw the club the last few years, Belk decided the time was right to focus on his core business - commercial real estate - and let Signet focus on golf. "Running a golf course is a full-time job if you want to do it right, so we've got a good team out there now," he said. "I'm real happy with the way things are going."
In July a familiar face returned to the management team. Ted Staats, the club's general manager from 2002-05, was brought back by Signet in the same role. "This gives our firm the benefit of having someone on-site who understands member relations and how to create a first-class experience for members and guests," said Peter Dejak, president of Signet Golf. "Ted had positive results at Olde Sycamore before leaving to pursue other opportunities and we feel he can duplicate that success in his current tenure."
Head golf professional Doug Ballenger sees the improvements on a daily basis. "Signet has put the professional touch to a good property. They've put a shine on it," Ballenger said. "Rounds are up and membership is starting to increase. This has always been a good course, it's just been a matter of taking it to the next level and getting the word out."
After re-focusing on the course the last two years, Belk is pleased with Olde Sycamore at the 10-year milestone. "We have a good club with good members," he said. "I see a bright future."
Semiprivate Olde Sycamore is a par-72 Tom Jackson-designed course that serves as the centerpiece of a master-planned community straddling the Mecklenburg-Union county line in southeast Charlotte near I-485. For more information or a tee time, call 704/573-1000, or visit www.oldesycamoregolf.com.
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In Brief: Following revamp, Mega Millions hits $400M jackpot
Following revamp, Mega Millions hits $400M jackpot
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Outshined by Powerball's massive jackpots since Powerball doubled the cost of a ticket, Mega Millions enacted its own changes in October aimed at inflating its jackpots and luring those who only play when the pots get really big.
Those changes may already be working, as the Mega Millions jackpot for tonight's drawing stood Thursday at an estimated $400 million. It is the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever, trailing only a $656 million jackpot won in March 2012, and the fifth largest lottery jackpot of any kind in U.S. history.
Whereas Powerball jackpots started ballooning more quickly after the game increased its ticket price in January 2012 from $1 to $2, Mega Millions operators kept the price of a ticket at $1 but significantly lowered the odds of winning the jackpot, thereby increasing the chances of it rolling over. The current jackpot has rolled over 20 times without a winner.
Exercise helps women tolerate breast cancer drugs
SAN ANTONIO -- Exercise might help women beat breast cancer. Researchers found it can ease the achy joints and muscle pain that lead many patients to quit taking medicines that treat the disease and lower the risk of a recurrence.
The study is the first major test of an exercise program for women on aromatase inhibitors. These estrogen-blocking pills, sold as Femara, Aromasin and other brands, are recommended for five years after initial breast cancer treatment for hormone-driven tumors, the most common type.
The pills also increasingly are being used to help prevent breast cancer in women at high risk of it because of family history, bad genes or other reasons. A separate study found that one of these medicines -- anastrozole, sold as Arimidex and in generic form -- cut this risk by 53 percent.
CDC: Flu season startinga little more normally
ATLANTA -- Health officials say the flu season seems to be getting off to a more normal start this year.
Reports of the flu have been increasing, particularly in the South. But it's nothing like 2012, when flu hit early and very hard in early December.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said 2012's flu season landed about 381,000 people in the hospital -- the most since at least 2005. A contributing factor: The flu vaccine was only 51 percent effective overall in 2012.
Minnesota guardsman accused of stealing IDs
MINNEAPOLIS -- A Minnesota National Guardsman faces federal fraud charges in connection with the theft of names, Social Security numbers and security clearance levels of about 400 members of his former Army unit in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Iraq War veteran intended to use the confidential material to create fake IDs for his militia, court documents say.
Keith Michael Novak, 25, of Maplewood, was in federal custody Wednesday.
Novak served with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg from Feb. 26, 2009, to Sept. 3, 2012, and served in Iraq in 2010. He is currently a human intelligence analyst with the Minnesota National Guard.
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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
The next one (that I know about) is in Winchester, TN the first weekend in August. BTW, Miriam--there were people from Indianapolis at the Oxford gathering--it's not too bad a drive.
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I'm bummed that I missed Oxford TOGA.
NEVER let a sewing machine know you are in a hurry.
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I have to share this. I have been working on a Centennial 201-2 almost every day for about two weeks now. It is in for a restoration. I am almost done with it and yesterday I was to the point of where I was able to test run it for the first time. This is from my page this morning.
THE SQUEAK!!! I finished the wiring yesterday and got it back together enough to do a test run of the machine. There was a squeak when it ran at slow speeds. I looked and looked. Squeak. I oiled and greased everything again. Squeak. I used Tri-Flow. Squeak. I started taking it apart again. Squeak. Took more things apart and I still was getting that Squeak. I couldn't even tell where it was really coming from. Squeak. Squeak. Squeak.
I finally found the squeak. The wire cable that runs inside the machine for the light was rubbing on the upper shaft making it squeak. I was able to make it stop and ran the machine. Sweet, sweet music it is!
I wanted to hear the machine again this morning and, Squeak. The squeak came back. I have some more work to do on it today.
LOL, thank you for sharing an Oh so familiar story.... we are not alone.
Some times the machine with some tiny little puzzling problem ends up being the most gone over machine. It should be a really nice machine when you are done.
NEVER let a sewing machine know you are in a hurry.
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Grant, I saw your post on FB - WOW that looks good. I have had machines that I had some stupid thing I had to go over everything over and over. What a machine when it was done!
NEVER let a sewing machine know you are in a hurry.
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Most of us who work in a church can see parallels between bookstores and church. We had small, physical spaces in which we met and built community. We watched as big-box churches moved in, allowing for many more options, but individuals became much more anonymous in the process. Now, we know there are a growing number of people who are leaving church, but the search for God is still happening digitally.
Bearing witness to the fact that love knows no walls
They constructed the rainbow-colored crosses on holy ground. That very soil bore witness to the fact that love could overcome discrimination. It was the same plot where the Rev. Leroy and Gloria Griffith were married over forty years ago.
About three times a week, pastors ask me 1) how to get on the speaking circuit or 2) how to get published. The questions go together, because the answer to how to get on the speaking circuit is usually to get published. Sometimes they are just starting out in the ministry, and other times they are retired. Either way, my answer is the same, no matter what stage of life you're in: Writers write.
Hugh Hollowell didn't start Love Wins to convert souls or sober up addicts. He wanted to provide pastoral care to homeless people.
Our faith communities are often the only places in our society where we learn to think intergenerationally. We have a chance to care for one another from cradle to grave. In the challenging times ahead of us, I hope that our churches can continue to be places where we understand the unique positions of the young, old, and everyone in between.
I was in the midst of that crisis of middle life. The one that made my eyes roll when I read of white women who felt they had no meaning. It always sounded like they inhabited a fog of luxury-malaise. They had to create drama because they didn't have enough challenge in their day. So they began dieting, exercising, shopping, and sleeping with friends.
We cause particular damage to teens when we use fear as a motivation or manipulation. The part of the brain that produces fear and anxiety develops far quicker than other parts. So, teens are often walking around like fear factories, but they don't having access to the usual reasoning that quells fear.
It's kind of hard to worship. I used to get frustrated with the retired ministers who worshiped in the churches I served. They used to take me aside to mentor me, but often it just felt like criticism. They pointed out the weirdest things, like the song didn't rhyme like it should or the elder serving communion had the wrong sort of look on her face. Now, I suppose I understand them a bit more, because it's difficult to turn away that critical eye.
During this General Assembly, the PC(USA) made some historic moves. One of the main ones was that there was an authoritative interpretation passed so that pastors who serve in states where marriage equality is legal can preside over those ceremonies.
The role of scripture for progressive Christians
I paced back and forth in a frenetic circle at the foot of my bed. Holding my cell, I concentrated on each syllable coming from the headphones. I was interviewing my mom for a book, when I realized the pent-up energy in my dizzying march.
While many churches are at the end of their lifespans, others need to take root. And we need people fresh out of seminary to start them.
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Guys, I'm in Jerusalem! If you want to have a tweetup, meet me at the well at noon! #COJ1
When we get the age breakdown of the Presbyterian Church's General Assembly, it's nothing short of horrendous. 91 percent of the laity are 50 and older. 67 percent of the Clergy are 50 and older. A mere 23 percent of all commissioners are under 50. What can we do about it?
The cost of tuition has has gone up 1,200 percent in 30 years. The odd thing is that when a person takes full advantage of the educational system and earn a Ph.D., then the very same universities that have been trying to convince us that education is worth that much inflation, turns around and tells the Ph.D. that their hard work is worth about . . . 1-3K per class for an adjunct teaching position. So the value of education is being cut by the very same people who are trying to sell us an education.
Candidate for Moderator of the PC(USA) General Assembly 221
The General assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) starts this week in Detroit, Michigan. I have a friend, Rev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana, who's standing for Vice-Moderator, so I wanted to write a bit about Rev. Dr. John Wilkinson, who is standing for Moderator.
A review of The Fault in Our Stars
John Green was enrolled at University of Chicago Divinity School, preparing to become an Episcopal priest. He was doing his CPE, working as a chaplain when he conceived of The Fault in Our Stars. The book hit the top of the NYT bestseller list and Green didn't go to Div School. Though, the book might be assigned reading in seminary now. At least Katherine Willis Pershey thinks it should be.
Brian discusses the Cana Initiative and his newest book We Make the Road by Walking
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Buoyant Bresnan ready to impress
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England bowler Tim Bresnan is confident he is back to his best after one of the toughest decisions of his life to go through with a second elbow operation.
The stakes cannot get much higher for a professional sportsman than an international seamer putting the joint in his bowling arm in for 'make-or-break' surgery.
Thankfully for the 28-year-old, said surgery proved successful and he is now hoping to feature in the first Investec Test against New Zealand after an impressive start to the county season with Yorkshire.
Bresnan first had an operation on his troublesome elbow in December 2011 and admitted he had concerns ahead of the latest procedure three months ago.
"A couple of hours before the op, it's like 'well, this could go one of two ways. I might never play for England again, or play cricket again, or I might be back better than ever'," he explained.
"You've got to weigh up that risk and then just sort of decide and get on with it really."
Bresnan is candid enough to acknowledge he was down on pace when last representing his country, in January's one-day series in India.
"I probably lost three or four yards. But I feel as though I've got that back," he said.
"I can sit here and say whatever...but it's just as easy to show you.
"Without sounding over-confident, I can spin you a yarn and say 'It's all brilliant and roses and everything' - or I can just get out on the park and show you exactly what my pace is like.
"I've not been in front of a speed-gun, but it feels good."
It is not so long ago that his bowling arm felt anything but 'good'.
"It got to the point where sometimes it was hurting and sometimes it wasn't. Sometimes it was stiff, sometimes it wasn't," he said.
"There were just a lot of variables and I found it difficult especially to prepare for games - knowing it could potentially be sore for the next day or so.
"It was definitely something that needed sorting out.
"I don't think anything could stop me in my tracks when you're out in the middle and you've got the adrenaline and you've got the England shirt on.
"You want to run through brick walls for that. But obviously it's just not nice doing it: a) not to the best of your ability and b) in a little bit of discomfort."
Bresnan did not brood over the likely consequences if surgery did not work.
"I'm not really a deep thinker," he said. "But it does flash through your head and then you think 'Yes, let's just get on with it'."
The same sentiment, broadly, applies again this week.
"Since I'm here, I might as well think I can do the job," he said.
"I'm obviously fully-fit. There's been no reaction, no ill-effects from the operation. So I'm back better than I was before the first operation.
"I'd love to play. I'm not here to carry the drinks. I'm here to play in the game, throw my hat in the ring for selection."
If he is given the opportunity to prove his point to captain Alastair Cook, so much the better.
"The next two practice days will probably tell the management, Cookie, a lot about where I'm at and what I can do," Bresnan added.
"I wouldn't be surprised at all if the net rota goes up and I'm bowling at him. That's one of the things that (team director) Andy (Flower) likes to do.
"But I'm just happy to be back playing cricket...pain free, and somewhere like the best of my ability. It doesn't matter who I bowl at in the nets."
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The PC has had a ton of amazing multiplayer experiences over the years. From being the best platform for shooters to being the only platform that can do MMOs and RTS properly, I am here to count down the top ten multiplayer PC games. As always, the same rules apply: Only one game per franchise and what makes the list is a mix of fun factor and how popular it is or was. Read on to see what made the cut!
10. Portal 2: I realize that it may be a bit soon to put this on an top ten list, but that is just how good Portal 2's co-op mode is when played with friends. From tricking each other into traps to both having the epiphany at the same time during a rough puzzle, Portal 2 is just a blast.
9. Battlefield 1942: As great as Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 2 are, I had to give it to the original. Battlefield 1942 may be a WWII games, but It laid all the ground work for this franchise with big open maps, vehicle combat, classes all with different weaknesses and advantages, and of course the guy who always takes one of the airplanes and immediately flies it into a building.
8. Everquest: Another classic, Everquest deserves a spot on this list for being the first huge hit in the MMO genre and giving people a taste of how horribly addictive these games can be. Despite the negative press, Everquest did establish a lot of things in the MMO genre we take for granted today, like a big open world with lots to do and explore. Also, the game was so much of a grind, but so addictive people made Linux servers so they could find out monster and item respawn rates to be better at getting more experience by the hour. Any game that causes a fanbase to get that deep into it and crazy should be mentioned. Also, some people are still totally playing this game 13 years later.
7. Left 4 Dead 2: Ok so everyone that I know loves zombies and has a different idea on how the zombie apocalypse is going to happen, along with a zombie plan for how they are going to survive the hordes of the living dead. Well, this PC game lets you and three of your closest friends live the nightmare. Left 4 Dead was the near perfect zombie survival co-op and versus simulator as I like to call it (because we all know the zombie apocalypse is going to happen we just don't know when), but it was missing two things: melee weapons and a battle on a rock stage while metal music plays. Left 4 Dead 2 fixed these two problems, while still keeping the perfectly paced and difficult missions as well as having a fun versus mode where one team plays as the zombies. Left 4 Dead 2 is the perfect co-op PC game.
6. Counter Strike: Source: One of the great parts about PC gaming is mods. While Half Life had an ok multiplayer mode, it was this mod that eventually would become a full game that got people playing. While 1.6 was the most competitive and popular, I have to give credit to Source for keeping everything solid about the original while updating the graphics and getting millions of Counter Strike players to adopt Steam before it was the juggernaut of sales and social gaming that it is today. Well that and Counter Strike is considered so balanced that to this day it is still played at The World Cyber Games.
5. Quake 2: While I personally enjoyed Quake 3 more and put far more hours into it, Quake 2 was far more influential, I mean what other games from the mid 1990s were so big that they spawned their own convention that still is going on today. Yes, Quake 2's fast paced action was gamer's first taste of this style of game in the online arena and they loved it.
4. Unreal Tournament 2004: What Quake did well Unreal Tournament took and added more modes, crazier weapons, and focused the action. The reason 2004 is the game on the list is because it is Unreal at its peak. The game had all the best maps of the past like Face Classic, while adding some new kickass maps such as Grassy Knoll. It had the old modes plus Onslaught and Assault. For the first time the game had vehicles. Unreal Tournament 2004 simply took all the best parts of the past Unreal games and put it into one. Also, Capture the Flag on Face Classic is still the best mode and map combo in a shooter ever besides possibly Capture the Flag and Blood Gulch from Halo.
3. Starcraft 2: Of course this one was going to make the list. Starcraft 2 is huge and easily the most balanced, most competitive RTS out there. Starcraft 2 is so big that it is South Korea's national sport. The game is just perfectly balanced and there are so many different tactics you can use to win. Yes, the learning curve is steep, but Blizzard's ranking system makes sure you are never set up in a match you don't have a chance to win. Also 3v3 and 2v2 make for some hilarious moments.
2. Team Fortress 2: TF2 is basically an example of all that is good with PC gaming. Constant free updates ever since it's launch, crazy fun mods, and balanced class based shooting. From day one the game has had constant updates to add balance, add more tactics to classes, or just add more crazy maps and modes. The game now has some RPG elements and maintains the same style from the 2007 release. The game has wildly expanded to being the premier team-based shooter. Also, hats they are awesome.
1. World of Warcraft: It really should be no surprise that this is the top multiplayer PC game. Not only is it the most popular online game on the planet with 10.2 million active subscribers. It has something for everyone for the person who enjoys adventuring with friends, the leveling experience, and questing. For the person who enjoys small-scale tactical fights, the arena. The person who is into large battles with two armies going at it, battlegrounds, for the ultimate co-op experience with 10-25 people there are raids. Warcraft has something for everyone and not only that; it is played by all demographics ranging from husbands and wives to sons and daughters. From the 30-year-old bartender who is my guild's leader, to the 20-year-old college kid who heals our raids. That is why World of Warcraft is the #1 PC multiplayer game.


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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has unveiled a new central location to see sex offender information statewide.
The new website is available at nmsexoffender.com
Residents can sign up for real-time email notifications sent out if an offender moves into your community.
Gov. Martinez said new sex offender registration requirements will go into effect July 1, and will tighten registration requirements while closing an out-of-state loophole.
The site will change in real time with the New Mexico Sex Offender Registry database.
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Gingerbread Swirl Creamy Wheat Cerealkathypatalsky
My Gingerbread Swirl Creamy Wheat Cereal recipe is an easy way to get your kids to eat a healthy, hearty, warming breakfast this December. Creamy breakfast cereal accented with vanilla almond milk is swirled with a rich spiced blend of gingerbread flavor. Wake up cozy…
Gingerbread Swirl Creamy Wheat Cereal
for 1 bowl:
1 1/2 cups cooked creamy wheat cereal (cook according to package)
1/2 cup warmed vanilla almond milk
2 Tbsp gingerbread swirl
1 Tbsp raisins, optional
gingerbread swirl (will be enough for two bowls):
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp vegan butter
2 tsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
a few dashes nutmeg
a pinch of cardamom powder
(if you have molasses, add in a few drops as well)
To make:
1. Heat the gingerbread swirl ingredients in the microwave — stir until creamy.
2. Add your cream of wheat to serving bowl. Gently fold in warmed vanilla almond milk as desired — more milk makes a wetter bowl.
3. Swirl the gingerbread flavor over top and serve! Gingerbread sprinkles optional!
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An East Frankford man was sentenced to 15 to 40 years in prison on Monday in the overdose death of his infant son after giving him a mix of heroin and methadone in his formula.
Orlando Rosado, 46, who had been convicted in July in a nonjury trial of third-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child, looked straight ahead as Common Pleas Court Judge Barbara A. McDermott announced the sentence.
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A woman so delicously pretty that you stop whatever your doing to gasp in her beauty.
Isaac: Oh My GOD!!! Who is that?!?
Matt: I don't know but she's a looker.
Matt: I don't know but she's a looker.
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one who is pleasant to look at, usually used for a young woman.
an attractive person.
an attractive person.
marie was quite a looker before the sausage mill incident.
by dagger_grrl June 02, 2004
One who possesse beauty and is aesthetically pleasing. Often used to describe a person.
Bloke - "My cousin Phil is such a fucking looker. I am so fucking jealous."
My mate Dave - "That's cos you are not so much of a looker."
My mate Dave - "That's cos you are not so much of a looker."
by jimsee November 29, 2004
A hot guy/girl with a sexy body, and gorgeous face who makes u look twice at his or her sexiness.
Johns brother is quite a looker like the to guys i saw going by my house on skateboards today.
by jess887 November 18, 2007
An older term for a man or woman who is considered physically attractive. More common in Britain and the northern US.
"Damn, Kate is such a looker. She's totally in to me, too!"
"HA! You wish. Don't front, bro. You ain't much of a looker....no homo."
"HA! You wish. Don't front, bro. You ain't much of a looker....no homo."
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a hot person
She's a looker!
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Another term for eyes.
If that nigga jimjim keeps eyeballin' me, ima pop him 'tween the lookers.
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"Occupy The Farm" Rental Special: Correction
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The film you helped make - "Occupy The Farm" online rent 99 cents!
Hey Folks!
For a limited time, "Occupy The Farm" can be rented online at Amazon and iTunes for only 99 cents!. The response to the film has been great, and... Read more
Occupy The Farm - now on-line; DVDs by year's end.
Hello, Kickstarter supporters of "Occupy The Farm":
Finally! DVDs of "Occupy The Farm" will be done in early December. We hope to send them out before the end of the... Read more
Ithaca, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Hilo, HI
Hello everyone -
"Occupy The Farm" continues to move around the US. We'll be in over 30 cities this Spring - an amazing feat considering that we are self-distributing. Resilience... Read more
OCCUPY THE FARM - In Theaters Coast to Coast Spring 2015 - Here is the list!
Hello everyone!
The feature documentary, OCCUPY THE FARM, will be screening in theaters across the US this Spring. This week-end we're at the Princeton Environmental Film Festival, and next week... Read more
Palo Alto, CA, One Night Only, "Occupy The Farm", Dec. 22. at the Aquarius. Reserve Now.
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Thanks to your help, "Occupy the Farm" premiered on Nov 7, 2014 in Berkeley, CA to a sold out crowd. We did so well... Read more
Last 2 nights! Occupy the Farm member, speaks in LA after 7:50, Nov 27, Pasadena Playhouse 7 Screening!
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I'm sure many of you in Los Angeles are packing up to leave for the holiday. But, for those who are not - Effie Rawlings, the person who... Read more
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Finally - we are on the way to the theater!
Hello everyone!
This has taken a while, but I am very happy to say that we're getting close to the finish line.
We just received our first press in Edible... Read more
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Venue change for Occupy the Farm, film benefit! Wed. June 19
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March has been busy. But, before the news- these two notices :
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Arizona has an award-winning telecommuting system. Many state employees are eligible, and Maricopa County has a goal of at least 20 percent of state employees participating in the program. This allows employees to work from home or at a location very close to home, equating to less cars on the road during the workweek.
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Anti-Semitism is widespread throughout the Arab and Muslim world, manifested in many segments of society. The following report is a compilation of selected anti-Semitic expressions in cartoons and newspaper articles from the Arab and Muslim world from January to February 2005.
Upon the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in January, many newspapers ran cartoons and columns that denied or downplayed the horrors of the Holocaust. Additionally, many newspaper articles accused Jews of using the Holocaust to justify the persecution of others. While these claims are not new, the events surrounding the anniversary were greeted with a substantial increase in this type of rhetoric.
As in recent months, newspapers continued to feature anti-Semitic caricatures and themes that include conspiracy theories of Jews plotting to control U.S. foreign policy and dominate the world, demonic images of Jews/Israelis, and depictions of the stereotypical Jew (big nose, black coat and hat, skull cap etc.) along with Jewish symbols such as the Star of David. Material in this compilation was translated by ADL from the original Arabic or from English language sources in the Middle East.
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My Top 10 Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes, What's Yours?Kelsey Banfield
One of the reasons I love chocolate chip cookies is that they are delicious on their own or can be the base for many yummy desserts. In the summer I love to put vanilla ice-cream between them and make cookie sandwiches. In the winter I like to warm them up and dip them in cocoa. Over the years I've tried many different chocolate chip cookie recipes and here are the top 10 that I have come to like the most. Is your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe listed here? If not, which one is your favorite? We'd all love to know!
The Naptime Chef's favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes:
1. Dorie Greenspan's My Best Chocolate Chip Cookies: Soft, sweet and slightly cakey, these are my favorite hands down. The flavor notes of vanilla and chocolate are perfectly balanced, while the texture is slightly soft, but not crumbly. Part of their success is due to Dorie's specific instructions for adding the ingredients – follow them carefully. These cookies stand up well when vanilla ice-cream is sandwiched between them, and are also great served on their own to adults and children alike.
2. The New York Times' Chocolate Chip Cookie by Jacques Torres: A slightly more involved recipe, I've made this with both the complicated flours, and basic all-purpose flour. Both versions have been successful and delicious. I love how the chopped chocolate creates layers and ridges in the cookie, allowing the chocolate to melt and permeate every crumb. A particularly decadent cookie, these are great for impressing friends and guests.
3. Cook's Illustrated Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies: Being a devotee of browned butter, it is only natural that I would turn to this recipe. Initially skeptical, I've come to love the deeper flavor the browned butter gives the cookie, creating rich almost caramel-like notes that contrast nicely with the chocolate. Don't bake these with children unless they are old enough to use the stove.
4. Martha Stewart's Thin and Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies: Not surprisingly, Martha has enough varieties of Chocolate Chip Cookies to make my head spin. And, I've tried every single one. The unusually large amount of butter causes these cookies to thin out and crisp while baking, making them somewhat brittle from the start. I love the slightly delicate texture and rich buttery taste, they are perfect for grown-up afternoon tea.
5. Barefoot Contessa's Chocolate Chunk Cookies: Never one to shy away from excess, Ina shows us how it's done by passing up wimpy chips and adding impressive chocolate chunks to her cookies. These cookies are bold in flavor, size and texture. I find them particularly great for summer ice-cream sundaes and for serving to kids. Adults love them, too, though they are so gigantic you only need to eat one!
6. Neiman-Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies with Blended Oatmeal: An old favorite, I stumbled upon this recipe in a fluke email and didn't look back. I never add raisins or walnuts to my cookies, but I love the addition of oatmeal. In this case, the blended oatmeal creates a wonderful, subtle texture and nutty flavor that is unusually satisfying.
7. Martha Stewart's Alexis' Favorite Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies: Vastly different from the delicate Thin and Crisp variety, these cookies are frisbee-style cakey cookies similar to those found in coffeehouses around the country. I love the deeper flavor they get from the larger than usual amount of brown sugar. I'll admit, when we are feeling indulgent I whip up a batch of these and dip one, piece by piece, in a tall glass of milk. They also hold up well when traveling because they are so large and sturdy.
8. Tate's Chocolate Chip Cookies: It is rare that you can recreate a packaged product from scratch at home, but with this recipe you can. Kathleen's well-balanced chocolate chip cookies are generated by this very same recipe. So, either buy them in the store or make them at home – your choice! An all-around great cookie, I like to sprinkle a little extra salt on top and take them to summer picnics.
9. Scharffen Berger's House Recipe: Leave it to the chocolate experts to come up with one heck of a decadent cookie. More sophisticated then most, these cookies call for a variety of Scharffen Berger chocolate (a brand which I highly endorse), creating a multi-layered chocolate flavor. I recommend using the bittersweet chocolate chips and serving these with coffee to adults.
10. Chocolate Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies from Park Avenue Potluck: Great cookies with playful flavors, I love how these caramelize when baking. The generous dose of cinnamon gives them a warm comforting taste and aroma, making them perfect for baking at home with children and munching on a cold winter day. They are also excellent for taking into school or the office – colleagues always love the unusual flavor twist.