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10 Day China's Golden Triangle
Tour Testimonials
Dear Kevin,
I'm on the plane back to NY and have to tell you this story. One by one we gathered in the back of the plane. Each telling our favorite Kevin story. From the fist day we arrived in Bejing we found out what kind of person you are. The passion, concern and sincerity you showed for the woman who lost her passport endeared you to us. Showed us the kind of man you are. I don't believe anyone else would have been as genuine as you. You did everything in your power to try and help her and we were immediately impressed with you. I believe your act of complete compassion bonded our group together like a big bowl of sticky rice.
You treated each and everyone of us with kindness and respect. Your incredible knowledge and love for your country made all of us fall in love with China and YOU.
Everyday day you us a 100%. You looked after us, you gave more history then the many textbooks I've read. I no longer feel like a tourist, but more like a member of an extended family that extends from N.Y.to China. We as a group formed a strong bond and are already talking about a reunion. You made a lasting impression and I hope we can keep in touch. China Spree is lucky to have you as part of their company. You are an asset to China Spree and China. Oh and I think I forgot to mention your enthusiasm and sense of humor that we love. Our group has become a big bowl of STICKY RICE.
Thank you so very much Kevin........you are the best!
Ava C
Ava C, New York
10-Day Golden Triangle
CS:Comment on your tour guide
Answer: Lisa is awesome. She is what made our trip exceptional. She is a gem; she is fantastic; she loves her job with all her heart. We wanted to take her home "as our daughter." We left with a new perspective on China because of Lisa. Everyone loved Lisa. She is the best. We cannot believe our good fortune that we had Lisa as our guide. She loves her job, loves people, does a create job taking care of everyone's needs, answering questions, teaching us Chinese, telling jokes and stories...she made the whole trip worthwhile. We cannot say enough good things about Lisa. We were sad to leave her!!! She is outstanding. Lisa puts an excellent "face" to China Spree. We will recommend China Spree to our friends, but we would like them to be able to request they get a tour with Lisa as we know then that they will have a positive experience, too.
Paul Richard S & Jeanne Alice S, California
10-Day Golden Triangle
It was a well organized and a attractively priced trip that exceeded our expectations. Look no further and book with ChinaSpree.
Zhanna U & Michael L, New Jersey
10-Day Golden Triangle
It is a friendly beautiful country. It is a once in a lifetime experience and value priced. The trip exceeded our expectations. Kevin, (tour escort) was perfectly balanced guide. He was knowledgeable funny, and always available. He was always checking to make sure everyone was enjoying the trip. He went above and beyond on our trip. His love and pride of his country was inspiring. Everyday, he was organized and excited to show us China. He could handle all the different nationalities and personalities in our group. He exhibited a tremendous amount of knowledge along with sharing funny stories.
Lewis & Lori S, Maryland
10-Day Golden Triangle
We were hesitant at first to spend this much money with a company we had never heard of before. But after traveling with them all we can say is CHINA SPREE ROCKS!!!! The company has created a masterpiece blend of the typical tour sites (the Wall, Timinen Square, etc) with unique experiences suchas eating in a family's home, a rickshaw ride around a lake, plays, shopping. Unlike other tour companies, all transportation, admission, and 90% of the meals were included. We were amazed, How does this company make money? They must get some really good group discounts. There is no way we could have planned this ourselves for double the price. Our tour guide Kevin was the best ever. His commitment and knowledge was excellent. We have become walking advertisements for this company and will highly recommend them to anyone going to China. Thanks for a trip of a lifetime!! Kevin and Wanda
CS: Comment on your tour guide
Answer: I have no idea how he could have been any better. He made this a trip to remember and we will tell everyone about China Spree
Kevin & Wanda D, Texas
10-day China's Golden Triangle
China Spree provides an amazing itinerary, excellent accommodations, and an exceptional staff to make your trip unforgettable. The selection of places to visit introduces the visitor to China's culture, both past and present. There is beauty around every corner.
CS: Was there a particular highlight of your China trip you wish to share?
Answer: Oh, my goodness, where to start. Every day was amazing, each day's journey seemed to exceed the previous days. How can you compare walking on the Great Wall to viewing the terra cotta warriors? The contrast between the big cities of Beijing and Shanghai to the countryside we visited when we went to the Silk factory was quite interesting. Okay, if I had to pick one thing that made our trip especially memorable, it was being with the people of China, the children especially. And Kevin, our tourguide, was outstanding. He shared so much about everyday life in China, answering our questions without hesitation.
CS: Comment on your tour guide
Answer: Kevin has a wonderful personality and definitely is a people person. He has a great sense of humor. It is obvious he loves his country and he shares his love with every person on his tour. He is a great ambassador for China, and an exceptional employee for China Spree. He is invaluable and you should never, ever let him go. He was always available, tireless in his efforts to make our vacation enjoyable. He succeeded - it is an unforgettable experience, and we can't wait to come back. There were several times when unexpected things happened . . . for instance, my sister-in-law forgot a purse at one of the dinners, and Kevin called to make sure it was there, went with her by cab, and helped retrieve the purse. Also, I fell in the Forbidden City and injured my shoulder. When it didn't seem to be getting better, Kevin took me to the Tourist's Hospital in Xi'an to make sure nothing was broken. Both of these times, he was helping us when he was "off the clock" - he never complained and was soooo helpful. What a blessing to have such a guardian angel with us on our trip.
CS: Comment on your China Spree hotels
Answer: The Beijing hotel is #1, for the outstanding breakfast food and the room. The Ocean Hotel is #2 - superior rooms, breakfast wasn't as good. That leaves the Grand Noble Hotel as #3, but not in a bad way. All three hotels were excellent in all areas. I guess after having such amazing accommodations in Beijing and Xian, we expected more from the Ocean Hotel for the breakfasts. But what they lacked in breakfasts, they made up for in the rooms, which were outstanding!
We have stayed in 4 star hotels in the United States and felt like they were tops. But they fall short of the 3 places we stayed in China. You provided us with accommodations that greatly exceeded our expectations, I can't imagine there being anything better. THANK YOU!!!
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: Be prepared to fall in love with China.
Joyce & Vanessa R, California
10-Day China's Golden Triangle
This trip was the best trip I have ever taken, and I have traveled often. I checked the trip out with the better business bureau before booking, because it seemed to good to be true for the price. China Spree had an excellent rating, and it turned out to be to good to be true for the cost. Our guide was fantastic and we were helped throughout the entire experience. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Our days were very full from morning to night. It was educational and fun.
CS: Comment on your tour guide
Answer: I can't say enough good things about Lynn. She went out of her way to be sure everything was great. Our days were power packed and exciting. She seemed like the every ready bunny, and she was always gracious. She found a way to solve any problem anyone was experiencing. Her knowledge and knack at explaining Chinese culture was excellent.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: I would do it again.
Nancy H & Angela F, New York
10-Day China's Golden Triangle
Well done . . . .
When my wife booked this trip I thought there had to be a catch. The price was just TOO GOOD to be true. I truly thought we would get to China and be disappointed in what was provided, the hotels or the entire tour. Much to my delight I was totally wrong and I apologize for doubting your ability to provide a top notch tour for an unbelievable price. The hotels were 5 star, the guides and buses great and the activities were exactly what we wanted out of a trip to China.
I would heartily recommend this trip to anyone interested in seeing China. Wow, what an experience.
Thank you very much
Joe S , Idaho
10-Day China's Golden Triangle
My name is Paul. I am a busy physician who does not have time for long vacations, but I love to travel. This China Triangle Tour was the best brief vacation of my life. The greatest sites of the one of the greatest cultures in just 8 days (excluding travel to China). It all went like a fantastic dream, like a breathtaking action movie. The organization of the trip was flowless. Excellent buses, hotels, food, Multiple great sites to see every day were lined up in such sequence that it was never boring. All admissions were free for us. Many of this sites would be otherwise with an expensive admission tickets after standing in long lines. To be honest, I do not understand how China Spree was able to afford to get such a high level of quality of everything and keep the price of the trip so low. All guides were very friendly and highly professional. They were constantly giving everyone a personal attention while being very respectful and nice. I am very impressed not just with China itself, but with the quality of organization and management of this trip.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: Do not think twice. Go there while it is still affordable. GO WITH CHINA SPREE.
Paul G, Maryland
10-Day China's Golden Triangle
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: BE PREPARED, IT IS A DIFFERENT CULTURE, DON'T EXPECT EVERYTHING TO BE LIKE HOME, GO WITH THE FLOW, RELAX & ENJOY
TED G, Florida
10-Day China's Golden Triangle
This is the best travel deal and company you can find! It is exceptionally well organized and everything is top quality. I took all four of my kids (12. 13, 18, 18) and they all loved it. A life changing event for all of them! I was exceptionally nervous because it is 'too good to be true'. For those of you thinking this I have a suggestion; go to the Better Business Bureau site at: http://alaskaoregonwesternwashington.bbb.org/ because this is how I checked them out. It all looked good. I then made sure the address and phone number at the BBB site matched the internet information. I also Googled 'Chinaspree' to see if there were complaints but all of these independent reports said; 'Fantastic!'. I absolutely could not be more thrilled with the trip. I am doing everything I can to convince my friends that they must become Chinaspree clients! Hotels: Fantastic with top rate breakfasts. Organization: Perfect. Everything planned and on schedule. Location: China is an unbelievable location with two of the wonders of the world! Tours: Very interesting and had a variety of activities and sites. Guides: They did everything they possibly could to make this outstanding. Chinaspree: They deliver everything that they promise! Value: This trip can not be beat. Period!!
Lonnie L, Alaska
10-Day China's Golden Triangle
Traveling alone was a concern prior to the trip, but this was a wonderful trip. I enjoyed to get to know new people from all over the world. The trip was excellent. I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the hotels and the food. They far exceeded my expectations. The transportation was comfortable and enjoyable. Seeing the people of China was the most exciting experience. When we walked through the Heavenly Palace It was great fun to see people dancing playing cards, doing Tai Chi, etc. Our tour members joined in with the dancers and smiles and tears were common as we mingled and felt our commoness and not our differences. All of the various sights were magnificient. The great wall was inspiring even with the snow. Standing in Tinanmen Square and each palace felt like I was standing in the middle of a major piece of world history.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: This is not home, so be prepared for a great unique experience with another culture and very different lifestyle. Be open and be willing to try new experiences and food. Be prepared to come home tired and satisfied with an excellent experience from a different culture. Nothing is perfect but this sure is a great opportunity to experience history and rapidly growing economy and a changing culture.
Jim H, California
10-Day China's Golden Triangle
This trip far exceeded our expectations. Tours, lodging and food were exceptional. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and willing to receive and answer our questions. They spent long hours with us each day and were never in a hurry to rush home to their families. They enjoyed becoming acquainted with foreigners. It was surprising to us the importance of how numbers, color and compass direction play a big role in Chinese decision making. The two visits to non English speaking families provided a close and intimate experience. The families were friendly, enjoyable and very hospitable. This trip was a very worthwhile experience.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: We will be ambassadors for China Spree. "Book your next trip with China Spree - they take care of your every need. If you want to travel to China, free of decision making, book with China Spree - they're well organized and provide exceptional tours, lodging and good foods . China Spree is number 1 in our estimation".
Joe & Judy A, California
10-Day China's Golden Triangle
Our family took a Golden Triangle tour with China Spree from January 8th to the 17th. Pre-tour arrangements such as visas to visit China were taken care by China Spree quickly and was effortless on our part. We were very well taken care of right from when we stepped into China until we went into the terminal to return to America. Hotel accommodations and meals were also excellent. Every day was well organized and time was used efficiently to that we may see as many beautiful and historical places in China as possible in 10 days. Our tour guides were knowledgeable, fluent in English, and by the end of our time together became our friends. The tour went just as promised. If you are considering visiting this great country, which you definitely should, I would absolutely recommend China Spree as the best tour company that can give you an affordable, enjoyable, and memorable trip to China.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: A trip to China will open up travelers to an incredible history of one of the most culturally stimulating countries. There are many historical sites to visit and you can see everything from ancient to modern China.
Shaiful & Shamim & Sarah I, Pennsylvania
10-Day Chinas Golden Triangle


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Thanks for helping food pantry concert
To the editor:
We are thankful to many people for making the third annual North Country Musicians Unite for Local Food Pantries concert an unforgettable and enjoyable event. When everything is totaled up, the donation total will exceed $4,000 as well as a sizeable amount of donated food. So many people lent a hand. If we forget to mention some, please forgive us; our heads are spinning. The generosity of the community is overwhelming.
First of all, thanks to the Adirondack Carousel for the use of the building, for hours of time in preparation, for helping get the word out and for making the whole day a joyful delight. The whole staff went way above and beyond anything that could have been expected. The carousel is a treasure that all Saranac Lake can be truly proud of.
A lot of the money was raised by the sale of food and beverages, and by raffle tickets for the many donations from so many: Upstate Auto, Wendy's Place, Sturdy Supply, Captain Cook's, Twin Crystal Rock Shop, Luna Java, Goody Goody's, Major Plowshares, Pink, Blue Moon Cafe, Ampersound, Adirondack Shadows, Lakeview Deli, Coakley High Peaks Ace Hardware, Best Western, Casier Furniture, Kilcoyne Beef, Glazier hot dogs, Birch Bark Deli, Adirondack Bean-To, Nonna Fina, Generations, Grand Union, Hannaford, Golden Arrow, Rice Furniture, Patty Kellogg, Pepsi Co., Price Chopper, Eco Living, Owl's Nest Pizza, Eat 'n' Meet and Two Horse Trading Co.
Besides the musicians who played all day at the concert, many sent CDs to include in the raffles: Dan Bergren, Kev Rowe, Chaz DePaolo, Citizens Band Radio, Lucid, Tim Sample, Dan Duggan, Larry Stone, The Rustic Riders, Heidi Little, Oh Betty, Celia Evans, Big Slyde, Roy Hurd, Jamie Savage and a bunch of CDs from former Ricky Nelson and New Riders of the Purple Sage bass player Stephen A. Love. Hopefully, these prizes will keep good music in circulation.
A big thank-you to TRiO and High Peaks Church for their help in setting up and breaking down tables and chairs and running many errands. Taylor Rental provided many of the chairs and the use of a big grill.
The food and beverage sales accounted for a large chunk of the proceeds. Cassidy Reuter manned the grill. Daniel Gorgas and Rachel Lamb spent the whole day serving food. A huge thank-you to Doreen Gorgas for spending days getting the food donated, coordinating all the cooking and serving all day.
As far as media goes, getting the word out was key to the steady attendance. We are very grateful to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise for so much support and coverage. The Press-Republican and Valley Times ran helpful articles. Thank you to WSLP and Rock 105. Thanks to the Will Hansen show on Internet radio, and many thanks to Ellen Rocco at North Country Public Radio for all her help. Many people, some whose names we don't even know, help get the event listed on community calendars and shared the word via email and Facebook.
Of course, the centerpiece of the event was the music. All of the musicians donated their time and talents, and we thank them for their patience and flexibility. Most of the names have been seen and repeated, but there were some who showed up and sat in and have not been mentioned in the press: Mike Portal of Big Slyde, Shamim Allen, Peter Reuter and Kevin Wooley, Hannah Huber and her no-name feather band, and Soma Beats (who also provided massages) were wonderful surprises. Thank you, Eric Klotzko, for the fantastic job on sound all day long.
A special thanks to Dan Sullivan for all his support and help.
Thank you, Saranac Lake and Vermontville.
On behalf of all the musicians,
Keith Gorgas
Daun Reuter

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Hillman offense overwhelms Posen
POSEN-Fast paced scoring streaks can often mean all the difference in a tight game of basketball. The Hillman boys basketball team learned this lesson on Thursday against Posen in a 76-55 win where it scored 19 points in just under three minutes to take an imposing lead Posen couldn't catch.
The game began with a field goal by Hillman's Hunter Fessler, but Posen took a quick 5-2 lead off the free throws of Brandon Dietz and a field goal by Nicholas Hincka.
Hillman then took a 9-5 lead in just under a minute with field goals from Mason VanPamel and Fessler as well as a triple from Fessler with a little more than four minutes gone from the game. The Tigers led 17-7 at the end of the period.
The second quarter saw a stronger Posen offense led by Hincka and Travis Sharpe which had an eight point scoring streak highlighted by a Sharpe tip in on a missed free throw by Hincka.
Hillman's offense seemed to slow down in the second quarter and Posen fought back to within three, 25-22 with two minutes left before the half.
The Tigers then had an eight-point scoring streak that lasted the last minute of the half highlighted by a VanPamel three with two seconds left, which gave Hillman a 33-23 lead.
"When we went in at half time, we talked about how we had to play with that kind of aggressiveness in the third quarter to make Posen try to match our intensity," Hillman head coach Eric Muszynski said.
The third quarter continued Hillman's scoring streak including eight points by Ty Jones in just over 30 seconds to give Hillman a 43-23 lead.
A 20-point lead is nearly insurmountable even in the best of times and Posen continued to struggle against a zealous Hillman defense. Posen was still able to score as both Hincka and Litwinski both hit three-pointers during a period that saw Hillman answer back with baskets of its own.
However VanPamel had his own streak of two threes and a field goal to end the quarter 60-38.
The fourth quarter was more even for both teams. Hillman didn't score for two and a half minutes which gave Posen a chance to fight to a 60-44 spread.
Both teams became increasingly aggressive which led to a lot of steals, fumbling for the balls and angry glares at what they considered to be dubious calls by the refs. Fessler, Jones and Dylan Ross continued to be effective scorers for Hillman while Hincka, Litwinski, Sharpe and even Martin Mulka contributed strong offensive and defensive pressure.
Posen was unable to capitalize on a nearly scoreless two and a half minutes by Hillman, scoring only five points to end the game 76-55.
Posen head coach Steve Hentkowski was not disappointed by his team's play.
"Overall I think they did a good job tonight. We struggled with Hillman's press at points but we've made a lot of improvement. We need to work on getting in sync as a team and playing better as a team," he said.
Hillman is now 6-2 overall and 5-1 in the North Star League. They are tied for second place with Hale who they host next Friday. Posen falls to 4-4 overall and 2-4 in the North Star League and travels to Mio next Friday.
Hillman's JV also earned a W against Posen. Hillman led in the first quarter 13-2 and in the second 36-8. The Tigers furthered their lead to 46-13 and scored 12 points more in the fourth to finish the game 58-13.
Top scorers for Hillman included Travis Powers with 16, Josh Reinhold with 12 and Dylan Steinke with eight. Posen's top scorer was Chase Lewandowski with seven points.
Hillman (76): D. Ross 5-1-2-11: T. Jones 5-1-2-12: M. Klein 1-1-2-3: M. VanPamel 9-4-6-25: B. Zimmer 1-0-0-2: D. Olschanski 1-0-0-2: H. Fessler 9-1-2-21.
Posen (54): M. Mulka 0-2-3-2: T. Sharpe 3-3-6-8: L. Litwinski 3-0-1-8: N. Hincka 11-5-8-28: W. Beach 0-1-2-1: B. Dietz 0-4-6-4: J. Zabroney 1-1-2-3.


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Topic: Join table is not being updated as expected
I have the following problem, one of my join tables (Armycompo) is not being updated at all!
The models are:
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belongs_to :game
has_many :sceunits
has_many :armies, :through => :armycompo
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has_many :scenarioarmies
has_many :units, :through => :armycompo
class Armycompo < ActiveRecord::Base
belongs_to :army
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When I capture the form contents (via the development log) it shows that the form was populated correctly, but the INSERT into command is populating with nulls - see extract from development log below:
Processing ArmycompoController#create (for 127.0.0.1 at 2007-01-22 15:52:40) [POST]
Session ID: 6881dac28ab3c1195581b76c52831389
Parameters: {"commit"=>"Create", "action"=>"create", "controller"=>"armycompo", "armycompo"=>{"unit_id"=>"2", "army_id"=>"13"}}
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Completed in 0.07800 (12 reqs/sec) | DB: 0.06300 (80%) | 302 Found [http://localhost/armycompo/create]
I am using the same principle/models for other parts of my application and they are working as expected, ie the db join table is being updated accordingly.
Any help is appreciated,
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Star resources duo leave JP Morgan
The lead adviser to a slew of London-listed natural sources companies at JP Morgan is poised to join Essar Global, Financial News can reveal, while a colleague, named a Financial News rising star last year, has also left.
Joe Seifert, an executive director in JP Morgan's UK natural resources investment banking team, will join Essar Global, the private holding company for all of the Essar Group interests, in a senior finance role, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
In his early 30s, Seifert has worked on a wide range of acquisitions and equity deals for Essar Group, which has a presence in industries ranging from steel and shipping to energy and infrastructure.
In 2010, he was lead adviser on the $1.9bn initial public offering in 2010 of Essar Energy, its oil and gas and power business. Since then, he has worked on Essar Energy's $550m convertible bond in 2011, and its $1.3bn acquisition of UK-based Stanlow Refinery from Royal Dutch Shell the same year.
Other big-name clients include metals and mining group Vedanta Resources, copper producer Kazakhmys and metals and mining company Petropavlovsk.
Separately, Neil Passmore, also an executive director in the team, who was last year named a Financial News 40 Under 40 Rising Star in investment banking, is on gardening leave ahead of a move to a new role, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
Decorated for gallantry in Iraq in 2003, where he served as a front-line attack helicopter pilot, he was one of the JP Morgan contingent working with Xstrata on its merger with Glencore. In 2011, he worked on the $2.1bn flotation of Vallares, an investment vehicle launched by former BP chief executive Tony Hayward, and a subsequent $4.2bn merger with Genel Energy in November 2011.
The departures represent a blow to the JP Morgan: both were regarded as emerging talent in the bank's natural resources business, which has suffered a number of exits over the last 12 months.
Ian Hannam, often referred to as 'King of Mining M&A', left in April last year to fight a £450,000 fine from the Financial Services Authority. The charges related to Heritage Oil, an oil and gas exploration company for which Hannam was lead corporate adviser. In November, he set up a UK private office, named Elgin Partners Limited, to house his consulting activities.
In August, Lloyd Pengilly, a London-based mining specialist, left the bank and later set up an investment vehicle called PKC Management (UK) with Roger Kennedy, who had previously been head of energy and natural resources in Asia Pacific at the bank.
In September, Adam Brett, a former head of metals and mining who later moved on to JP Morgan's UK mergers and acquisitions team, left the bank.
Barry Weir, a key adviser to Xstrata, remains at the bank, leading the UK natural resources group and metals and mining in Emea, while the oil and gas business in Europe is led by Ben Monaghan, an 18-year veteran at the firm.
Passmore could not be reached for comment.
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Thanksgiving Dinner in Durham
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Skip to comments.California Judge Does The Unthinkable: Reinstates Obama Eligibility Lawsuit
Posted on 02/06/2013 3:53:52 PM PST by Cold Case Posse Supporter
Kathleen OLeary, Presiding Judge of the 4th District Court of Appeal reinstated the Appeal Taitz v Obama et al filed by the candidate for the U.S. Senate Attorney Orly Taitz.
Appeal at hand involves Senator Diane Feinstein and Barack Obama as a candidate for the U.S. Presidency.
(Excerpt) Read more at scribd.com ...
Dare we hope?
What the effin difference does it make now? He's relected and we r stuck this disgusting POS for 4 more years. The way to have forced this issue was for a state - any state, to have passed legislation requiring anyone running on any ballot in any race in that state to provide proof of eligibility to appear on the ballot.
Well WTF does Feinstein have to do with it?
My hope's not springing, anymore.....
She signed his application to be on the ballot. She affirmed his eligibility.
The key objective at this point in time is to unravel the nest of lies that define Zippy.
One lie is exposed, it leads to the next one, and the next one.
Soon, Zippy will be forced to resign as Americans realize the fraud that he is. there will be other political fallout as well, as those who covered the lies are exposed as well.
If Zippy is not exposed now, this country will implode, on many levels.
The most peaceful path to removal before that happens is to expose the fraud.
And let the fallout be what it needs to be.
Otherwise, enjoy your chains.
"'What Difference, At This Point, Does It Make' "
California Judge Does The Unthinkable: Reinstates 0hbama Eligibility Lawsuit
My weird fantasy is that this suit will play out favorably, and then ALL laws and EO's by Obama will be vacated —poof...!
I don't disagree, but then again I am not exactly optimistic either.
Oh, that someone would have the guts, decency and smarts to expose the threatenings of leftist thugs. They need to tell the world if they are being threatened or even blackmailed, for the good of our Country.
David Keene, NRA President, told the world about his daughter's and son's lives being threatened by gun control advocates. Instead of caving, he told the world. Pray for God's protection of him and his family.
Things could get interesting...
What a wonderful, wonderful fantasy!!! May it quickly become reality, as it well should!
One wonders if she has kids.
I think Georgia was "promised" the dredging of the Savannah Port in return for our "representatives" looking the other way on Bath-House's eligibility.
Better to have a dredged out port or a collapsed America...
THIS seems too difficult to decide for the children representing us. Throw them ALL out.
you must be a carpenter. hammer meet nail.
I know, I know.
The headline is wrong. The suit was not reinstated.
The trial judge dismissed the suit on a number of grounds, most prominently that plaintiff Orly Taitz never served it on any of the defendants. Orly appealed. The appeal was dismissed because Orly never filled out the paperwork necessary to file the appeal. Orly asked the Court of Appeal to reinstate her appeal. The court gave her more time to file the appeal paperwork.
If Orly gets the paperwork right the second time, the appeal will be reinstated. The underlying lawsuit will not be reinstated unless Orly goes on to win the appeal, which will be hard to do when she never served any of the defendants.
VOTE "Hillery2016"
The big deal is if he is found ineligible every bill xorder is invalidated immediately.
Order Filed: On January 15, 2013, this court filed an order dismissing the instant appeal because of appellant's failure to designate the record on appeal and for failure to file a Civil Case Information Statement, after notice that appellant was in default. On January 24, 2013, appellant filed a motion to reinstate the appeal. The motion is DENIED without prejudice. The motion is defective for the following reasons, among others: 1) The motion purports to include appellant's notice designating the record on appeal but the notice is internally inconsistent in that appellant has failed to indicate which of the alternative methods she elects to use for the record on appeal. Instead, appellant has checked each of the three alternative forms: a clerk's transcript under rule 8.122, an appendix under rule 8.124 and the original superior court file under rule 8.128. Much of the remainder of the document, which consists of handwritten notations, is illegible. 2) The motion purports to include appellant's Case Information Statement, but the Case Information Statement is incomplete. Appellant has failed to complete section A regarding Appealability, section C regarding Bankruptcy or Other Stay, and section E regarding Service Requirements. 3) Appellant's motion to reinstate the appeal does not contain a proper proof of service. The clerk of this court is directed to include with this order a copy of Judicial Council Form APP-009-INFO "Information Sheet for Proof of Service (Court of Appeal)." Specifically, appellant's proof of service by mail on all court documents must include a statement, made under penalty of perjury, by the person doing the serving (who is not a party). Among other requirements, the proof of service also must state the name of the document being served, the server's home or business address, and the city and state from which the document is being mailed. Appellant is advised that this dismissal will become final as to this court on February 14, 2013, at which time this court will lose the power to vacate, reconsider or modify it. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.264(b)(1).)
I've pondered that. It would seem to me that the bills would all still be law by virtue of the fact if not signed or vetoed in N number of days they become law by default. It seems to me that only his vetoes (if any) would be overturned.
But I could be wrong.
Things could get interesting...
Could be very interesting!
Dream on. There are only about 38 Americans left who even know what the fuss is about, or care.
THEY will get to her and her family just like EVERYONE else. People are so clueless (or careless) as to what is going on.
Exactly the reason no judge will ever rule against him. No judge will allow himself to be responsible for that level of disruption and the violent civic chaos to follow. You could offer up a real birth certificate from Kenya with fingerprints and footprints and signed affidavits from the doctor. It wouldn't matter in the slightest.
Never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity. Why can't a real attorney, with Orly's enthusiasm, do things right on this - the most important topic in history?
Seems there were dreamers in 1775 and 1776.
Did Hillary have a face lift while she was having a
"concussion"? She has a he** of a lot less wrinkles than she did just a few months ago.
Thanks for the pings.
I just want the truth. I don't care by what method or agent it's exposed.
"What the effin difference does it make now?"
It makes every difference in the world, if it were ultimately successful. It could end up being the best possible outcome. The Federal court decision that Obama was indeed ineligible for the Office would void every bill and law signed into law by the ineligible President and void every appointment made by the ineligible President, including two U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Obamacare would be void, and it would have to be legislated again to become an enforceable law. The executive orders would be voided. How much more can you ask for?
How would Norma McCorvey have felt if the Supreme Court, when hearing Roe v. Wade, said "What difference does it make now? She already had the baby," and decided to not hear the case?
The point is that Constitution issues have to work their way to the Supreme Court regardless of whether or not it's in time for the specific person's specific issue.
As can be seen in the judge's January 15, 2013 dismissal of Orly's appeal for Orly's failure to fill out the paperwork properly, the title of this thread is misleadingly incorrect.
There has been NO reinstatement of Orly's eligibility lawsuit, only a reinstatement of Orly's APPEAL of the dismissal. The Jan. 15 appeal dismissal would have stood had Orly not corrected all of the deficiencies in her filing of the appeal that the judge noted in comment #23.
Therefore Orly's underlying eligibility case still stands as dismissed. Only Orly's appeal dismissal has been reinstated.
Sadly, however, the defects in the underlying case make it almost 100% probable that Orly will lose her reinstated appeal.
A strong shot of Whiskey would do, thank you! On the rocks.
She'll want to run as an incumbent.
Obama impeached.
Biden needs a new Veep.
That would be The Hildabeast.
Biden gets removed per Amendment XXV Section 3 or 4.
Hillary! gets two years of unelected presidency, and wants to add two full terms, it will be called The Glorious Hillary! Decade...
From the link: "In his latest zany attempt to discredit President Obama's legitimacy to hold office, D.C.'s favorite disbarred lawyer/marijuana activist/crackpot presidential candidate/birther Montgomery Blair Sibley is attempting a new legal strategy: Using defendants and convicts of a 2009 federal anti-fraud law to file court motions to protest their charges because law was signed by someone Sibley believes to not be worthy of serving as president.
Never good when they go all Alinsky on you in the first sentence. Notice how Freed uses the term "worthy" instead of "eligible" in order to put a nice racist spin on things.
She'll probably have even less by 2016.
Thanks for posting this (and trying to out the troll on the other thread), CCPS.
Alright, all you thieving suck-ups out there who got croney-money from the Ole-bomber...give it back.
(a) This is not a federal court case. This is a state court case by Orly Taitz trying to get Obama (and Feinstein) off the California ballot. Since the Senate has already seated Feinstein and the Congress has already accepted California's electoral votes, the case is moot even if Orly gets the appeal reinstated.
(b) Even if a federal court found Obama to be ineligible, the laws he signed and the appointments he made would still stand. Google "de facto officer doctrine."
Back to the drawing board...
So then who would be President? McCain/Palin? Romney/Ryan? Boner?.........(shudder) Pelosi?
Can you imagine how funny it would be if prisons started to let people walk because Obama refused to show his documents? How embarrassing it would be? It's the natural progression of lawlessness. I would love to see a judge with the nuts to start dismissing all these cases! It should be no big deal for a president to show his documents. If im the Judge, they walk if they cant get the documents.
Thanks for the ping.
Continuing to pray.
Miracles still happen.
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Gregory James Carkuff, 61, of Stanley, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in his home following a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer with his loving family by his side.
Greg was born March 5, 1951, to James and Virginia (Stolldorf) Carkuff, in Stanley. Greg graduated from Stanley High School in 1969 and attended UND-Williston.
Greg was united in marriage to Mercedes "Mercy" Ahrens on Oct. 22, 1977, in Hartsburg, Ill. They made their life on the family farm and ranch southwest of Stanley. They were blessed with two sons, James and Jeremy.
Greg was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed hunting with his boys during deer season. He was active in his community, serving on the Farmers Union Oil Board of Directors for several years. He loved driving truck and running a hay operation. He also drove bus for BisMan Transit/CAT for five years after he retired from farming.
In his later years, he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, Isabelle and Lillian, as well as his nieces, Katarina and Madeline, and nephews, Zachary and Lucas. Greg enjoyed spending time with his friends, both in Stanley and Bismarck, whether it was working, having coffee, or going for a motorcycle ride.
Greg will be dearly missed by his family.
Greg is survived by: his wife, Mercy; sons, James (RaeAnne), of Bismarck, and Jeremy (Sarah), of Tioga; sisters, Gerri Flaharty, of Des Moines, Iowa, Joy Krush (Nick), of Mandan, and Valerie Lommen (Jeff), of Rosemount, Minn.; nieces, Katarina and Madeline; and nephews, Zachary and Lucas.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Robert Flaharty.
Funeral: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at 11 a.m., in American Lutheran Church, Stanley.
Visitation: Today, Jan. 29, from noon to 6 p.m., in Springan Funeral Home, Stanley.
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Stanley.
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The Cube of Identity
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With the prospective to give to the audience an harmonized unique graphic view of the most important open identity standard technologies, I've created a Cube.
As you can see in the above cube picture, each front-face have a corresponding back-face (i.e. OpenID->OAuth, SAML->Id-WSF, InfoCard->WS-\*) or if you rotate (imagine) the cube you can have different prospectives (inter-enterprise/SaaS, consumer, ect.). There are also some other interesting aspects as adjacent property, related to create an hybrid system (See bootstrapping the Identity metasystem), that is, combining or chaining systems and enabling transaction between them (i.e SAML -> OpenID, InfoCard -> ID-WSF, SAML->OAuth). Is this a magic cube of Identity? Comment it ;)
These models/systems could open interesting opportunity for the Italian National Centre for IT in Public Administration (CNIPA) which is involved in defining a National Federated Identity Management system based on SAML2.0, implementing a user-centric mechanism used to authorize and control the access to application services over SPCoop (Public Cooperative System).


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Rigatoni with Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms and Turkey Confit
- 2 large turkey thighs, 10 to 12 ounces each
- Kosher salt, as needed to season turkey, plus 1 teaspoon for pasta dish
- Coarsely ground black pepper, as needed to season turkey, plus 1/4 teaspoon for pasta dish
- 8 bay leaves
- 4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 to 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 6 large unpeeled cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 quarts olive or vegetable oil, or as needed to cover turkey by 1-inch
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente, drained (reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water separately)
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- Grated Parmesan, for serving
Season the turkey thighs liberally on all sides with the kosher salt and pepper and place on a plate or in a shallow baking dish along with the bay leaves and thyme. Refrigerate, covered, for at least overnight and up to 2 days.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
Remove turkey from the refrigerator and rinse well under cool running water. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Scatter the bay leaves, garlic, thyme, and rosemary along the bottom of a high-sided baking dish or Dutch oven just large enough to hold the turkey thighs in 1 layer and add the turkey thighs. Add enough oil to cover by 1-inch. Place in the oven, uncovered, and cook overnight, until meat is fall-from-the-bone tender, usually about 15 hours. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool to room temperature. Remove the thighs from the oil and pull the meat from the bones. Discard bones and skin. Pull or coarsely chop meat into bite size pieces and set aside until ready to prepare pasta. Strain and reserve confit oil, rosemary sprigs, and garlic cloves separately. (Confit may be made up to 1 week in advance and refrigerated until needed. Reserved confit oil may be refrigerated for up to 1 week as well and can be used in place of olive oil for savory applications.)
In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 1/4 cup of the reserved confit oil and, when hot, add the onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized, about 4 minutes. Mash enough of the reserved confit garlic to measure 1 tablespoon and add this to the skillet along with the freshly minced garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the reserved turkey confit and the al dente pasta and 1 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper and cook, stirring, until liquid is mostly evaporated and pasta and turkey are heated through, about 4 minutes. Add the parsley, stir to combine, and serve immediately, in shallow bowls, sprinkled with Parmesan, to garnish.
Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2007
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wow excellent developments Morgan! I should test out the fazer dough, even though the reason I am here is because I find most pizzeria pizza crusts in Finland to be very sad compared to what I miss from NY
Im pretty sure you wont find this in Fin, you have to make it by yourself of go back to NY Reminding though that you know what your searching for and that makes it lot more easier. You can order differend flours etc. I never had NY pie so for me it would be impossible to even try to succeed
Flour 100%Water 60%IDY 0.25% Salt 1.75%Oil 3%Sugar 1%
That looks totally NY-style to me who has never seen the real deal exept in the photos. What is the dough weight and diameter for that pie ?What cheese are you using ? I like the way you cut one BIG slice out of that pie
Thanks Morgan, I've started cutting out a big "Ny style slice" everytime now - for the feel of the real deal I didn't weigh the doughball (sorry I'll do this in the future) Ingredient weights were calculated for 2x12" doballs at 643g, so about 320g per ball? The pizza is about 11" (hard to make anything much bigger due to peel/oven size restrictions).I used Allerum Svecia 14 mo. old cheesehttp://www.lindahls.fi/tuotteet/skaanemejerier-juustot/allerum-svecia-28-450g.aspxwith a some slices of Mozz from this big 400g "log" of Castelli mozzarella I found today at S-market - it's a little dryer than the little-balls-in-liquid plastic baggies you can get
320 grams dough for a 12incher is not really to be considered "a lot". You do want to get it spread/opened as evenly as possible across the skin.
Is it? Maybe I'll test scaling down abit and calculate for an 11" pie, I do feel I end up having alittle too much dough to work with for the 11" I can do.
11" young padawan 11" Not sure about Ny-style, but i think 320gr is big dough for 11".
I didn't weigh the doughball (sorry I'll do this in the future) Ingredient weights were calculated for 2x12" doballs at 643g, so about 320g per ball? The pizza is about 11" (hard to make anything much bigger due to peel/oven size restrictions).
Well exchuuuuse me Mr. Incorrecto! I don't know if the pie had a lot of shrink back or what...just saying that if you start out with 320 and intend it for 12in you should be a Golden Grasshopper.
I'm just messing with you two. Even Morgans 200g 11incher looks great today(over on the other thread). It really just comes down to how much dough you put into the cornicione when first starting to form the dough round...different folks like it formed different ways. As for the TF in the rest of the skin/crust, I would say that both of you are right in the ballpark for traditional NY pie.
I haven't tried that one yet (nice pics in the other thread!) as iirc it's protein content was "only" 11g? How was the consistency of that flour, was it coarser than the KABF? I think "vehnäjauho" is usually milled "half-coarse" and erikoisvehnäjauho can be either (often it's coarse I think, unless stated otherwise on package).When I did my initial experiements I used a coarse erikoisvehnäjauho w/ 11g protein (reply #7 first page) and what you describe is exactly what I experienced - stretched out like crazy!
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Skip to comments.NAACP backs gay marriage
Posted on 05/19/2012 5:11:50 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
NAACP backs gay marriage
By DONOVAN SLACK | 5/19/12 5:35 PM EDT
CAMP DAVID The board of the NAACP, one of the nations oldest and largest African American advocacy organizations, has passed a resolution supporting gay marriage in the wake of President Obamas public endorsement of same-sex unions.
The mission of the NAACP has always been to ensure the political, social and economic equality of all people, board chair Roslyn M. Brock said in a statement following passage of the resolution on Saturday. We have and will oppose efforts to codify discrimination into law.
The chairman emeritus, Julian Bond, had already pledged his support earlier this week as part of a coalition of black leaders trying to tamp down speculation that Obamas support of gay marriage would divide the black community.
The resolution and statement Saturday specifically noted that the group supports civil marriage for same sex couples, while respecting religious freedom -- something the president also mentioned when announcing his stance.
Civil marriage is a civil right and a matter of civil law, NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous said in the statement. The NAACPs support for marriage equality is deeply rooted in the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution and equal protection of all people.
The group has taken public stances against discrimination based on sexual orientation in the past. The NAACP opposed Proposition 8 in California, the federal Defense of Marriage Act, and more recently, Amendment 1 in North Carolina.
Here is the full resolution released Saturday:
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
They'll back anything that pisses off conservative Americans. It's the commie way!
"NAACP owns up to 'downlow' lifestyle in its community."
So, has counterfeit marriage become an official plank in the DemoCrap platform yet? What's keeping them?
How do they feel about NAMBLA?
Time to change the name to NAAFP (National Association of Fabulous People).
Of course they support it ... Obama does. If a right-wing whitey was in office and supported gay marriage, they'd be against it.
I think the NAACP knows that Obama is politically in a place akin to him putting a knife to his own throat and yelling...."Re-elect me...or the OBAMA slits it!!!!".
Can we start a NAACCP????
The C's being "Color Challenged". This, considering, the most recent birth rate data on us Color Challenged.
Those are just pets for the deviants; I'm surprised blacks allow this (I thought they had really come out against ANY whites adopting blacks).
Avowed racists also root for the destruction of America. I'm not shocked.
Whats about SODOM not to like?. -NAACP..
or are....
NAACP.....The Tools of Black Racism.
This is very risky .. the Democrats are ignoring a large portion of their constituency. Blacks are some of the most opposed to same-sex marriage and the NAACP is taking a big organizational risk here. After then come Hispanics .. then comes whites and Asians. And I suspect blacks and hispanics are more religious than white folks. This could backfire bigtime.
No surprises from the NAA L CP. Barry's position is just SO weasel-ly. He favors gay marriage, but is against a Federal law for it, and favors the states making up their own laws for it, knowing full well that so far in each of the states it has been on the ballot (I think we're up to 38) it has been roundly defeated. WHAT WEASEL!
< naacp mode=fellatio loop=on >
Does anyone actually know how much federal funded dollars they receive, I thought there was an attitude on Capitol Hill to de fund groups that received money who get in the way of the political process. Like, if they get the cash, they shouldn't use their money to promote policies.
Race trumps all for the NAALCP.
Ah, this could be GOOD in a way. Obama has already lost some black pastors over his celebration of sodomy. Now this racist organization may lose some members.
Christian ones, anyway.
The dinner bell, she ain't sposed to be ringing now. You supose they want folks to gather round?
The black subculture is very macho, just like the hispanic subculture, add to that the religious blacks and you have a recipe for disaster for bambi.....:) I am really glad I kept that pro prop 8 flyer from 08, targeting black voters, that hailed Obama's opposition to gay marriage.
No matter though, Obama will impose Marsha law to "canthel" the elections and he will just have a gay all time swishing back into the white (bath)house.
Am I wrong, or didn't the NAACP stop being relevant to anyone but the liberal media years ago?
Am I wrong, or didn't the NAACP stop being relevant to anyone but the liberal media years ago?
"Dennis Rodman has just announced he plans to be the first person to marry HIMSELF!"
He has also announced the plans to star in Quentin Tarantino's next film "Denise or Dennis", a remake of the Ed Wood film, "Glen or Glenda" (co-starring Bela Lugosi).
Rob Zombie will take the Lugosi role in the planned reboot.
The NAACP is at Camp David?
"Race trumps all for the NAALCP."
You would think so; I don't know why they would even step into this issue. Actually, I know why; I just can't believe they thought it was a good move.
It's "martial law". The correct spelling will lend credibility to your posts.
I'm sure this will play well on the South Side.
I was being facetious, you should have seen that given my entire post. I was playing on Obama's gayness.
Sheesh, do I have to explain everything?
OK NAACP—we judgin' you MLK style-— by content of character —or lack thereof. Therein lies your true color. Was gay marriage part of MLK's dream for equality? Lot of weeping and gnashing of teeth just up the road ahead.
I wrote a letter to NOW in the 1990's calling them whores for defending Clinton. They sold their souls, but most importantly, they sold their reason for existing.
I truly believe liberals, and especially NOW, has sold their souls to abortion.
LaTrina can at last marry Babaganoosha.
"the Ed Wood film, "Glen or Glenda" (co-starring Bela Lugosi)"
Holy Mackerel, Saffire! What's this world coming to?
I got the "canthel". But I didn't get the "Marsha".
As you've probably noticed, a striking number of FReepers don't know that it's "martial law" -- not "marshal(l)".
Obama could embrace bestiality and the NAACP will follow lockstep. They have no bearing.
NAACCP? I love it!
I got it. Some people just love to correct something they think is wrong.
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i just printed out one of your pictures and ate it!!!!!
Flour was Bay State Milling 00 "Contadina" and 20% Caputo Semola di grano duro rimacinata. This was the best DD I have baked, and tasted amazingly good. This flour combo made a very nice, crispy crust.Thanks BTB!John
John,Would Caputo pizzeria "00" and Bob's red mill semolina be comparable to the blend that you did on this great looking pie? Thanks.Bob
For those having trouble finding semolina, go to one of them "hippie stores" where they sell things from bulk bins. That's where I get my semolina, rye flour, etc. Usually much better selection and price than a grocery store, FWIW.


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Trade the Easter basket goodies with these 7 healthy, delicious recipes. You can plan your family's holiday meal around this menu – or try these dishes anytime during spring to honor their seasonal flavors…Ham, Gruyere & Spinach Bread Pudding This elegant dish is simple to prepare. High-quality smoked ham complements the spinach, peppers, rosemary and Gruyere perfectly. To make this recipe ahead, prepare the pudding through Step 3 and then refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats, and bake as directed in Step 4.Serves: 6 Preparation time: 30 minutesIngredientsFor the custard:4 large egg whites4 large eggs1 cup skim milk2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemaryFor the bread and filling:4 cups (4-6 slices) whole-grain bread, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes 5 cups chopped spinach, wilted 1/2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers1 cup (5 ounces) diced ham steak For the topping:3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheesePreparation1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat an 11" x 7" glass baking dish or a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.2. To prepare the custard, whisk egg whites, eggs and milk in a medium bowl. Add mustard, pepper and rosemary and whisk to combine.3. Toss bread, spinach, roasted red peppers and ham in a large bowl. Add the custard and toss well to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and push down to compact. Cover with foil.4. Bake until the custard has set, 40-45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until the pudding is puffed and golden on top, 15-20 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.Enjoy!Nutrition FactsPer serving:276 calories 10 g fat (4 g sat, 3 g mono)169 mg cholesterol 25 g carbohydrate 21 g protein 3 g fiber746 mg sodium422 mg potassiumNutrition Bonus: vitamin A (70% Daily Value), folate (37% DV), calcium (30% DV), vitamin C (20% DV)
Leek, Asparagus & Herb Soup Like a bouquet of fresh vegetables, this light but soothing soup is just the thing on a cool spring evening. It is important to cut the green vegetables into small pieces so they cook quickly and retain their bright color. Serves: 6Preparation time: 40 minutes Ingredients1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium leeks, trimmed, washed and finely chopped (1-1/2 cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 pound new potatoes, scrubbed and diced (about 10 cups) 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1-1/2-2 cups) 2/3 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch dice 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chervil or flat-leaf parsley, plus sprigs for garnish 2 cups 1% milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt for garnish Preparation 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. 2. Add potatoes and broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. 3. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in asparagus and peas; simmer, covered, stirring 2-3 times, until just tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon chives, parsley, dill and chopped chervil (or parsley). Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. (Use caution when puréeing hot liquids.) 4. Return the soup to the pan. Add milk and bring to just below a simmer, stirring, over medium heat. Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkling of the remaining chopped chives and a sprig of chervil (or parsley).Enjoy! Nutrition FactsPer serving:132 calories4 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono) 7 mg cholesterol 17 g carbohydrate7 g protein2 g fiber196 mg sodiumNutrition Bonus: vitamin C (33% Daily Value)For more soup recipes, click here.
Lemon Verbena Cheesecake With its exquisite lemon-oil fragrance, lemon verbena adds a sophisticated accent to a creamy vanilla cheesecake. Lemon verbena is also a perfect complement to strawberries. A generous quantity of fruit and a slender slice of cheesecake make a balanced finish to a fine meal. If you cannot find lemon verbena or lemon balm, use 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest instead.Serves: 16Preparation time: 4-1/2 hours (including cooling and chilling time)IngredientsFor the crust: 20 vanilla wafers1 tablespoon canola oil For the filling:16 ounces 1% cottage cheese (2 cups) 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), cut into pieces 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pinch of salt 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemon verbena or lemon balm For the topping:2 quarts fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons sugar Lemon verbena or lemon balm sprigs for garnish Preparation1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 9-inch spring-form pan with cooking spray. Wrap the outside of the pan with a double thickness of foil. Put a kettle of water on to boil for the water bath. To prepare crust: 1. Pulse vanilla wafers in a food processor into fine crumbs. Add oil and pulse to blend. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. (Rinse and dry the work bowl.) To prepare filling: 1. Process cottage cheese in the food processor until very smooth and silky, stopping to scrape down the sides once or twice. Add cream cheese and process until smooth. Add sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla and salt; process until well blended. Add eggs and pulse several times just until mixed in. Sprinkle in lemon verbena (or lemon balm); mix with a rubber spatula. (Do not process.) Scrape the filling into the crust. 2. Place the cheesecake in a shallow roasting pan and pour in enough boiling water to come 1 inch up the outside of the spring-form pan. Bake until the edges are set but the center quivers slightly, 50-55 minutes. Turn off the oven. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven, with the door ajar, for 1 hour. 3. Remove foil from pan. Cover cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. To prepare topping: 1. About 1/2 hour before serving, rinse strawberries. Set aside 3 whole berries for garnish; hull remaining berries and slice into a bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and toss to coat. Let stand until strawberries are juicy, 20-30 minutes. 2. To serve, place cheesecake on a platter and run a knife around the inside of the pan; remove pan sides. Make 3 lengthwise cuts in each whole berry; press lightly and arrange fanned berries in the center of the cheesecake. Garnish with a sprig of lemon verbena (or lemon balm). Top each serving with strawberries and juice and garnish with another sprig of verbena (or lemon balm).Enjoy! Nutrition FactsPer serving:188 calories6 g fat (3 g sat, 1 g mono)51 mg cholesterol27 g carbohydrate7 g protein 2 g fiber226 mg sodiumWant more? Check out these EatingWell features:Browse EatingWell Recipe CollectionsBrowse Healthy RecipesBrowse More Healthy Easter RecipesCheck out our Easter Recipe Slideshow.What's Your Easter IQ? Viewed by many as the most important church holiday, Easter is also celebrated as a joyful time of frolicking bunnies and soft, cuddly golden chicks. Is there a connection between the two? Test your Easter knowledge with this "eggs-tra" special quiz.Check out Health Bistro for more healthy food for thought. See what Lifescript editors are talking about and get the skinny on latest news. Share it with your friends (it's free to sign up!), and bookmark it so you don't miss a single juicy post!Talk to us on Facebook and Twitter!


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My face skin look dull uneven skin colour n lot of pimple scars n holes but now I have no pimples but scars n holes remain on my face. If I use any cream it's go worst again so pls suggest d solution.
Her complexion is not fair. Have any cream in market for fair-complexion. I have head about skin-shine, melaz any many more add with 30 days replacement guarantee. U advise me what should she use for better and soon result.
She had a spot on wrist skin. We tried so many anti-spot cream but could, t get relief. It is 2-3 years old spot. It was from hot oil fall on hand. So tell me any best cream from your skin specialist.
Hi Doctors, I am normal fair in colour. But from few months my face becoming too black. Not sure what reason. Can you suggest any natural remedies to get instant glow and to get fair.
My father is having problem with prostate enlargement, he's having problem while urinating because of that. So please tell remedies and proper treatment, we are worried.
I have black spot scars on my body parts most of time it's disappeared self after few days. When it's comes out my body suffers with big pain.
Hi, My lips are very black I want to make then lighter or probably pink. Tell me what to do about it. Thanks.
Every woman endure menopause, by the time she reaches middle age. It comes with a lot of complications, and skin changes are also not spared. It is vital to know how to fight the skin changes of menopause to take right actions at the right time.
Changes Experienced: Major problems faced are hormonal changes and their declines. Ultimately, ovarian activity slows down decreasing in B-Estradiol levels. This leads to hot flashes or warmth feel under the skin, especially on face and profuse sweating. The overall experience leads to decrease in the production of estrogen and progesterone, leading to skin changes.
- Oily Skin: Testosterone production is prominent that stimulates sebaceous glands to secrete thicker sebum making skin appear oily.
- Facial Hair: Some women show development of facial hair, especially on chin.
- Sagging Skin and Wrinkles: Decrease in estrogen leads to fat redistribution. This results in skin sagging on face, neck, hands and arms.
- Elastosis: Lower estrogen levels lead to decrease in collagen and elastin in the skin dermis. UV rays destroy collagen resulting in elastosis.
- Thinning Epidermis: This leads to trans-epidermal water loss and dry skin.
- Hyperpigmentation / Age Spots: Melanin production is tampered.
How to Fight Against It
Here are some tips on how to fight the skin changes of menopause.
1. With age, skin becomes dry. Right cleanser with a creamy formula is a solution for dry skin.
2. Use heavier cream to moisten your skin. Avoid hot, long showers.
3. Skin protection from sunlight is a must. Choose a sunscreen that is from a broad-spectrum SPF30 or higher and use it regularly.
4. Due to hormonal changes, wrinkles appear, and hence you need to apply moisturizer on face, jawline and neck regularly. Use skin-care products meant to act against fine lines and sagging.
5. Face, hands and chest usually get affected with age spots. Use sunscreen every day. Those who are already affected with spots, use exfoliating products. These products help to shed dead skin cells. Toners may also help.
6. Apply moisturiser on hands too and wear gloves while doing household or yard work.
7. Eat foods with antioxidants such as brightly-coloured fruits and vegetables.
8. Soy, which is rich in isoflavones, acts like estrogen in the body.
9. Stress tends to make skin drier. Yoga, meditation, etc. helps to relax.
10. Do exercise regularly to tone your muscles.
11. Sleep well: Beauty sleep is most essential to regenerate your cells. Sleep prevents dark circles under eyes. Around 8 to 9 hours of sleep is recommended.
Now you know how to fight the skin changes of menopause. Follow the tips and then age will be just a number.
Sir/mam I have an oily face mainly at the nose and sides of nose and some part on cheeks, can you please give me a medication or advice to get out of this oily face and make it normal.
Hello Doctor, Im a female of age 25 ,i can see some white patches on my back neck since a month when I google it I found it is similar to the term "Tinea Versicolor" but I couldn't find any itchiness or so. Can you please suggest me any cream or soap or tablets for that. Your prompt response would be appreciable.
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Tummy tuck surgery or Abdominoplasty is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure which tightens the muscles of your tummy. Loose skin and fat from your abdomen are also removed and as a result, the abdomen gets flat and toned. This surgery is common among women after pregnancy who want to restore their figure. This surgery also assists patients who have lost a large amount of weight in a short time period. Most tummy tuck surgeries are carried out for cosmetic reasons. However, there are certain medical benefits, which are gained after an abdominplasty is carried out. They are enlisted below.
- Stress urinary incontinence is reduced: After giving birth, many women develop Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). This is a bladder control disorder that causes leakage of urine without control when you sneeze, cough or laugh loudly. Usually, this disorder can be treated without having a surgery, but in certain cases a tummy tuck enables speedy recovery in patients who did not have a caesarian section. A slight amount of bladder obstruction is created, which reduces the SUI.
- Gives you a better posture and enhanced abdominal tone: The stomach muscles sometimes become distended due to extreme loss of weight or because of pregnancy. A tummy tuck surgery helps in tightening of the weak muscles, removes excess fat and skin and the abdomen gets flattened. After carrying out a tummy tuck, people get an improved posture as the tightened muscles provide better support to the vertebrae.
- Correction of ventral hernia: A ventral hernia occurs due to the breake down of intestinal or abdominal tissues through the abdomen walls, and a sack is formed. The causes include abdominal weakness as a result of huge weight loss or previous surgeries.
The symptoms that lead to a ventral hernia correction are similar to the symptoms of a tummy tuck, as both the surgeries rectify abdominal muscles. Once you have a ventral hernia correction, you may need to repeat it again. In case you have this type of surgery, it is recommended that you should also have a tummy tuck done. This might prevent future occurrence as the combined methods leave you in a much safer condition. Medical expenses and recovery time are also reduced.
Tummy tuck surgery is becoming increasingly popular these days. It is a major surgery which requires almost five hours to be completed successfully. A tummy tuck can remove up to ten pounds of fat from a person's abdomen. It takes several weeks to recover after having a tummy tuck surgery.
A prostate operation involves the removal of a part of the prostate gland or sometimes the removal of the entire prostate gland. Such a surgery is a serious one and several recovery tips must be followed by a patient to ensure quick and successful healing.
Here are some important tips for recuperating from a prostate operation:
- After the surgery, you need to spend up to three days in the hospital for initial recovery. You might be given fluids, which go directly into your veins until you fully recover from anesthesia.
- After the operation, normal urination will be disrupted in the beginning, as the urethra stays swollen. Urinating gets a little difficult and uncomfortable for a few days after the removal of the catheter.
- You may feel fatigued and may feel under the weather for some weeks after a prostate operation. So you must take things easy for at least two months.
- Avoid lifting or moving heavy objects for some weeks following the surgery. Do not perform any exercise, which causes strain. You should ask your friends and family members to carry out chores for you.
- After becoming slightly stable you should start gentle exercises. Walking is an effective remedy, which helps in blood circulation and lowers the risk of getting blood clots in the legs.
- You should drink lots of water during the recovery stage. This will reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection and also help in clearing any trace of blood from your urine.
- For improving bladder control, you should perform several pelvic floor exercises.
- In case of any kind of pain, you can take over the counter painkillers to ease the pain.
- It will take you a time span of three to six weeks for total recovery after a prostate operation. You should consult your surgeon about the best time to return to normal daily activities.
- You can get back to work soon, but it depends on your nature of work. Office jobs are not much of a problem, but in case of physical labour, more time is needed before you can resume your duties.
- Activities such as driving can be started quite soon after initial recovery. However, it varies from person to person. Some people may get back to driving within two weeks while some may need a month.
- You have to wait for 6 to 8 weeks after a prostate operation before getting back to sexual activities.
- In case you experience high fever, pain during urination or the inability to urinate, you must consult your doctor immediately.
- It takes a person several weeks to recover from a prostate operation completely. Initially, total rest is required. But eventually, he can return to normal activities and lead a healthy life.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, as it is commonly known is a digestive disorder that is caused primarily due to intestinal distress. GERD is caused in the muscle that lies between the oesophagus and the stomach, when the acid is produced in the stomach, it starts to flow backwards. For patients suffering from GERD, the acids flow back into the oesophagus instead of the stomach, causing symptoms like severe heartburn, chest pain and nausea, amongst others. So what does one do to deal with GERD? Here's a brief list!
- Obesity: Being overweight and obese are two of the most important factors that contribute to discomfort in GERD patients. Working towards a healthier weight is a sure shot way of dealing with this ailment.
- Alcohol and smoking: The muscle ring that can be found between the stomach and the oesophagus relaxes with the intake of alcohol or with smoking, which prevents it from closing to stop the stomach's juices from reaching the oesophagus. So, giving up both substances would be a good idea if you are a GERD patient.
- Go gluten free: Adopting a gluten free diet can help you cut out ingredients including grains and dairy products that contain more protein than what your digestive tracts can handle.
- Other dietary measures: In order to handle GERD effectively, you will need to remove or reduce chocolate, fatty food, spicy food, and even oily and fried food from your diet. You may need the help of food with extra fibre, like fruit so that it can pass through the digestive tract faster.
- Smaller and well timed meals: Eating meals regularly and dividing them into smaller meals that can be digested quickly and more efficiently is one of the best ways of dealing with GERD to prevent the onset of backward flowing of stomach acids.
- Exercise: Ensuring that you do not take a nap or lie down right after a meal and putting in a small amount of exercise everyday will also help in doing away with the uncomfortable and painful symptoms of this disease.
Making lifestyle changes is one of the best ways to deal with GERD. Yet, it would be best to see a doctor regarding severe cases where the symptoms do not abate and medication may be required.
Skin is the body's most extensive organ, but a few people know how to take care of their skin properly. Between media hype and amateur beauty tips, it is hard to differentiate between myths and reality. For example, should you splurge on an expensive moisturizer or not? Here's the truth behind three common beauty myths.
- You need sunscreen only when you're outdoors on a sunny day: Sunscreen should be applied everyday whether you're indoors or outdoors. It is a misconception that we are safe from the sun's UV rays when we're indoors. However, UV rays are of two types. While the UVB rays that causes sunburn are blocked by walls, we are still vulnerable to the UVA rays indoors. UVA rays are responsible for skin ageing and skin cancer. Similarly, on cloudy days, we are safe from UVB rays but still need protection from UVA rays. Ideally, your sunscreen should have a minimum SPF of 20-30. If you don't like applying makeup over sunscreen, pick makeup products that are enriched with SPF. You need to moisturize and tone your skin everyday.
- No two people have the same skin requirements: While it may work for a person with dry skin to moisturize their skin every day, this may be detrimental for someone with oily skin. If you have oily skin, look for a lotion instead of creams, but if your skin is dry, you definitely need a cream based moisturizer. Similarly, a toner is great for oily skin but can disturb the PH balance of dry skin. Also take a look at the climate before you moisturize your skin. Moisturizing your face regularly in a humid area can lead to breakouts, while using a toner in dry weather can make the skin rough.
- Makeup causes acne: Makeup aficionados can breathe a sigh of relief; wearing makeup for extended durations does not lead to acne. The way you use your makeup and the type of product you use are the villains here. Contrary to popular belief, foundation is designed not to be absorbed into skin pores but to form a layer over the skin. Using expired products is also one of the main causes of acne. The other reason makeup is thought to trigger acne is because, if you go to sleep with makeup on, you may wake up with a breakout. This is because not washing your face, clogs your skin pores with the day's grime and dirt.
Impetigo is a disorder caused by bacterial infection resulting in sores and blisters. It usually occurs more in children and less in adults. It is characterized by red sores filled with fluid, along with yellowish brown crusts. It is contagious in nature and may spread via sharing sheets, clothing and towels.
Impetigo may be classified as:
- Bullous impetigo: This type usually occurs in children below two years of age. The body, arms and the legs are the areas where the symptoms first appear.
- Impetigo contagiosa:This form of impetigo usually appears near the mouth and the nose. The rashes are not usually painful but may be itchy. After the blisters burst, they leave red rashes.
- Ecthyma: This is a form of impetigo that affects the second layer of the skin. The blisters may turn into open sores or ulcers. It may also lead to swollen lymph nodes.
The symptoms of impetigo are:
- You may have small red spots that turn to blisters
- The blisters emit fluid
- The blisters may increase in number
In addition to the above symptoms, you may experience swollen lymph nodes and skin lesions.
This disease is caused by strep or staph bacteria. The bacteria enter the body through other skin conditions such as insect bites, eczema, burns and poison ivy. It may also be triggered by irritation of the skin. The likelihood of contracting impetigo increases if you have allergies.
It may also occur if you come in contact with an affected person. Sharing personal items such as bedding, towels or comb may lead to symptoms of impetigo. If you have dermatitis, diabetes or have a weak immune system then you are prone to impetigo. The disease is treated with antibiotics. Mild symptoms of impetigo may be treated by following basic hygiene practices.
Clear, blemish free skin is something every man and woman strives for, but only few people are blessed with it. Hyperpigmentation is one of those skin conditions that can distract attention from your natural beauty. Hyperpigmentation is a condition characterized by the excessive production of melanin resulting in dark patches on the skin. This condition can be a result of acne, other skin infections, or as a side effect of medication.
Here are a few Ayurvedic remedies that can help treat this condition.
- Potatoes: Potato juice can be very helpful in treating dark spots caused by excessive melanin. Slice a potato and put a few drops of water on the potato to stimulate the potato juices. Alternatively grate the potato and squeeze the juice out. Rub the slice of potato on the affected area or apply the juice on your skin and leave for half an hour. Doing this regularly for a month and it should show you significant results.
- Cucumber and lemon: Lemon juice is well known for its bleaching properties. When combined with the cooling properties of cucumber, it is a great cure for hyperpigmentation. To use it, grate some cucumber and mix it with lemon juice. Apply this on your skin twice a day and wash it off after 20 minutes. You could also use both these ingredients individually.
- Papaya: Papaya is rich in an enzyme called papain. This enzyme helps in exfoliating the skin and remove dead cells. Once the cells in the epidermis layer have been removed, new skin cells will be regenerated. This is a slow process, but with time, you will notice fewer dark patches on your skin. For best result, grate a piece of papaya and apply on the affected area.
- Almonds: Dryness is a major cause of excessive melanin, you can combat with natural fatty acid present in almonds. Soak a few almonds in a cup of milk and leave overnight. The next morning, skin the almonds and grind to make a paste with the milk. Apply the paste on your skin and leave until dry.
- Water: Lastly, drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated. Water also helps flush toxins that cause hyperpigmentation in your body. Usnodaka is an Ayurvedic process of drinking boiled water. Boiling water for a minimum of 5 minutes, helps stimulate the digestive system to expel harmful toxins. You should ideally drink 6 to 8 liters of water a day for healthy skin.
A breast augmentation surgery can leave you with bigger and fuller breasts, but can also leave you with a few scars. These scars typically appear on the lower half of the breast, under the arm or around the areola. Scarring depends on the type of skin, as well as how well your skin heals after the surgery. Like any other, the scars caused by breasts augmentation surgery can be treated in a number of ways. Some of these are:
- Silicone gel scar treatment: This involves applying silicone gel onto the scar and allowing it to dry. For best results this needs to be applied daily and left on, for as long as possible. Silicone gel shrinks the scar while simultaneously flattening it and lightening it.
- Silicone sheeting: Silicone sheeting is a strip of silicone available in a variety of shapes depending on the type of surgery undergone. It is a self-adhesive and can be reused. This is typically used to treat scars on creases or areola scars. Both silicone gel and silicone sheeting are most effective when used within 6 months of the surgery.
- Cortisone creams: Cortisone is a hormone that helps fight inflammation. Creams that contain cortisone when applied on a scar can help lighten it and reduce its size. If you plan to use cortisone creams to treat scarring, ensure that the wound has healed completely before applying the cream.
- Dermabrasion: This is a minor surgical process through which the upper skin layer is removed. This is especially useful in cases of raised scars but not suitable to sunken scars.
- Massaging the affected area: A soft circular massage of the operated area can help drain the lymph nodes beneath the skin. This helps reduce inflammation and softens the skin. This also helps break down dense collagen and prevents the formation of a raised scar. However, do not attempt to massage your breasts without consulting your doctor first.
- Laser treatment: Lasers can be used on new as well as old scars. The number of sittings required for laser treatment depends on the size and type of scar. When used on keloid scars, laser treatment can help flatten the scar and reduce redness. Lasers can also be used to stimulate the production of collagen to help the body heal itself. Further, ablative lasers can be used to vaporize scars and are the preferred form of treatment for sunken, irregular shaped scars.


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Mark Scibilia-Carver, in a National Catholic Reporter "Viewpoint" piece, decries the nationwide call this coming weekend for Catholics to financially support the Archdiocese for the Military Services, which serves the entire U.S. military. That includes "more than 220 installations in 29 countries, patients in 153 V.A. Medical Centers, and federal employees serving outside the boundaries of the USA in 134 countries. Numerically, the AMS is responsible for more than 1.8 million men, women, and children."
Why is Scibilia-Carver upset? He believes support of the Archdiocese for the Military Services is tantamount to evil and support of any war (and apparently the men and women who keep our country safe) is always unjust. (more…)