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This Month: The BrookLodge
The perfect destination for a weekend mini-break with a spa, organic restuarant, pub, local rambles, golf...
Described by the Lonely Planet as the 'favourite chill-out spot for Dublin's high flyers,' The BrookLodge is certainly somewhere this low flyer would be happy to hideaway. Hanging out in this idyllic setting, just outside Aughrim on a sunny April day, I felt immediately relaxed, and I hadn't even visited the Spa! Today, the daffodils are out and blooming and so are the wedding guests. I had a sneak peek at the charming set up of today's small wedding, and decided that while the room with its high beams looked fantastic, I don't like pink bows. I digress... This isn't simply any old hotel; it's a veritable treasure island for guests. I met the managing directory Evan Doyle, one of the three dynamic brothers who started off with a green field site back in '99. Macreddin Village had fallen into decline but it now comprises hotel, spa, the Strawberry Tree restaurant, (which uses only organic, free-range produce) a pub with its own microbrewery, craft and organic food store, bakery, organic herb garden, conference centre and much more besides.
The brother's objective of making the place into somewhere they would want to visit themselves, not a 'starched bow tie' place, seems to have been achieved, nay, surpassed. In Evan's words, 'instead of peacocks, we wanted chickens'! It has a quaint country house feel which is sophisticated without being prestine, the ambiance is relaxed, affable, with an understated appeal which doesn't take from the quality, Staff here are treated a 'crew'.
The design of the hotel blends comtemporary flair with country elegance, the suites boasting dark wood plinth beds, the naughtiness of a free standing bath, and babbling brook outside.
The Strawberry Tree was the first and only restauarant in Ireland to receive its organic license in 1999, you can feast on such delights as grilled green asparagus, rocket and pine nut salad an wild rabbit. There's an organic herb garden in situe and Chef plucks wild garlic from the hills of Wicklow for use in the stuffed onion and wild garlic polenta with tomato sauce. There is the option of a feast menu so guests can experience the restaurant in relaxed banqauet style. The reatuarant create their menus around what produce is in season or available, the old-fashioned way.
Tales of elderflower champagne are making me thristy so I retire to the cafe - a joy; with carrot soup for €4 with homemade brown bread from the bakery, and (not quite bubbly) elderflower fizz... the shop has a wide array of organic produce. I left with olive oil from Italy (€11) and 4 (free) free range eggs (from the chickens). Thanks Lorna!
Their concept has recently evolved, with the addition of La Taverna Armento recently opening. Evan explains that they source their organic produce from the small town of that name in Southern Italy. They have built strong bonds with the local suppliers, one of whom is curretnly rearing 177 geese destined for the table in Co. Wicklow, (and apparently, it's a big deal over their that there is a restauarant over here named after their town!).
Then, to the spa, my favourite place of all... What makes the spa unique is the fact that the experience is perfectly serene and easy to navigate. The Wells spa has Finnish baths, mud baths, a spa pool and an indoor/outdoor pool with various therapies and skin treatments. The outdoor hot tub looks enticing and is apparently even better when it's snowing outside. Which it suddenly is, so I abandon my dreams of spring and head back to safety.
If you want more than just a hotel with a dining-room, the BrookLodge is an attractive package; best of all, no taxis required. One could check in at the hotel, head straight to the spa to chill out (boys and girls welcome) or have a swim, then later meander to one of the restaurants for a cosy candlelit feast, even the pub is only a short stagger to your room. A whole microcosm of Wicklow in one location. They have even built a chapel by a babbling brook, and with the new possibilities in civil ceremonies, they have had plenty of enquiries.
Aside from all this is the fact that you are in the middle of the country and can access the delights of the open air if you are feeling active; there is an equestrian centre, archery and clay pigeon shooting. The proximity to the Wicklow Way means you can walk off the previous night's indulgences; there's a handy brochure you can pick up in reception with guides to nearby rambles. Not to mention the fact that there's a new golf course in the (tee) offing. Also, the first Sunday of every month brings an organic food fair in the afternoon, with barbecues and music.
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Belmont Stakes 2012: Dullahan tops cast of Triple Crown spoilers
ELMONT, N.Y. – On June 9, 2011, Dullahan made his first career start at Churchill Downs. He was sent off at odds of 4-1 in a 5 1/2-furlong maiden race. Expectations among his connections were modest, so there was little disappointment when he finished third.
"I thought we had a talented horse that wanted to stretch out," trainer Dale Romans said. "I just wanted to get a good race into him that day."
On June 9, 2012 – Saturday – Dullahan will make his 10th career start in the $1 million Belmont Stakes at 1 1/2 miles at Belmont Park. He is listed as the 5-1 second choice on the morning lines of both Daily Racing Form 's Mike Watchmaker and NYRA's Eric Donovan. Expectations among his connections are exceedingly high.
"I think we're the horse to beat," Romans said.
When he says that, Romans means no disrespect to I'll Have Another, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner who seeks to become racing's 12th Triple Crown winner in Saturday's Belmont. Romans just believes Dullahan is coming into the race in excellent form, having had five weeks to recover from his third-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
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"If I wasn't in the race, I'd be on his bandwagon 100 percent thinking he is going to be tough to deny the Triple Crown," Romans said of I'll Have Another. "I just like my horse; I like the way he's doing."
Speaking of I'll Have Another, Romans said, "I haven't seen a chink in his armor, we just have to be better than him."
Dullahan is a half-brother to Mine That Bird, the 2009 Kentucky Derby winner who finished second in the Preakness and third in the Belmont. Dullahan, owned by Jerry Crawford's Donegal Racing, has won two Grade 1 races over Keeneland's synthetic surface, but is winless in four starts on dirt, all at Churchill Downs.
His first two races were in sprints. He finished fourth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and third in the Derby.
There is a widely held belief that turf horses handle Churchill's dirt surface better than any dirt surface. Romans has seen that to be the case in some instances. But he also believes Dullahan can handle any surface.
"I was never really sold on the fact that he had to run on turf or Poly," Romans said. "I think he's a talented horse who ran very well at Churchill; his brother won the Derby, he ran well on dirt his whole life."
Noting that Dullahan worked four furlongs in 45.82 seconds at Belmont – the fastest of 66 works at the distance Sunday – Romans said that "was good enough to think that he is going to handle the dirt here no problem."
Dullahan was only beaten 1 3/4 lengths in the Kentucky Derby, forced to come to the stretch seven wide under Kent Desormeaux. Javier Castellano rides Dullahan in the Belmont.
While Romans wanted to wheel him back two weeks later in the Preakness, Crawford wanted to skip it.
Five of the last 12 Belmont winners ran in the Derby, skipped the Preakness, and won the Belmont – Summer Bird, 2009; Jazil, 2006; Birdstone, 2004; Empire Maker, 2003; and Commendable, 2000. Two other Belmont winners in that span – Rags to Riches and Ruler On Ice – also were running back in the same five-week time frame.
Crawford also noted that Take the Points, a son of Even the Score – the same sire as Dullahan – finished last in the Preakness Stakes but had previously won over Belmont's dirt surface.
"Genetically, this surface seemed to be stronger for him than the Pimlico surface, which is so speed favoring," Crawford said. "Running a horse three times in five weeks often knocks a horse out for some or all of the rest of the year or even the rest of their career. I thought the fairest thing for Dullahan was to bring him to the sire-making race and see what he could do here."
Romans has since come around to believe that skipping the Preakness was the right move.
"Jerry was right about it," Romans said. "This gives us the best opportunity to win a classic race. It gave me time to do more with him and train him to go a mile and a half."
Toward that end, Romans worked Dullahan a mile at Churchill, a bit of an old-school move in an era where five-furlong works are the norm.
"He was doing so good, he seemed like the more I did with him the better he got," Romans said. "I didn't think it would knock him out at all. I thought it would do him a lot of good."
Since racing has not had a Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978, some people believe it would be good for the sport if I'll Have Another completes the Triple Crown on Saturday.
If someone beats him, there are likely to be plenty of boos cascading down at the winning connections from the expected 100,000 fans at Belmont Park.
Romans says bring it on.
"A hundred thousand New Yorkers booing me would be just fine," Romans said. "They're all sportsmen though; they'd get over it the next day."
Where the dickens is the article that shows the Beyer figures for the contenders ? I've hunted and hunted. I know I saw it on DRF somewhere.
Dullahan is a much better colt than he was when he lost those early races on dirt, but I don't necessarily buy the angle that 1 1/2 mi. will move him up. Long trips often take the punch out of the finishing moves of these kinds of horses. Biggest win was nine furlongs on Polytrack. Maybe that - and grass - are where his late close is most effective. Incidentally, odd how some horses that are slow getting going in their races make such flashy work horses. Dullahan's best shot might come if the track unexpectedly came up sloppy, which could compromise IHA. Same comment about late turn of foot applies to Union Rags. He needs to put in his surge after about a mile for it to work for him. Obviously, the Belmont doesn't allow for that. Both horses have a chance if IHA is knocked out by Preakness, not otherwise.
Dullahan has a super potent angle going for him. When you go from a journeyman rider to the best ranked jockey of 2012, that is HUGE. Same goes for Union Rags. JRL not quite as average as KD but positively worse than JRV. These two premier jockeys will "move up" both horses. Meaning no disrespect, I cannot see IHA defeating either of these two, and perhaps others as well.
His brother ran well on dirt his whole life ?? All but one of MTBs wins were on synthetic. No big deal really,but, don't these guys ever think before they speak. They are 1/2 brothers not brothers.
GiG, like your stuff. so who wins, IHA, U.Rags, or Paynter? Did u know Pat Murphy on the floor? very good friend of mine.
novice. over time ,do exactas,trifectas,or supers make more (or lose less) for bettors? also do win bets do better or show bets over time? or is it all pretty much equal?
Doug, the colt breezed this morning and looked great. However, if you don't mind, did the horse go back to eating regularly?
Still can't find an excuse for Dullahan in the Derby, I bet him knowing he had the perfect set-up. Over rated and under layed in the Belmont. The only scenario I could see him winning is either Rags or IHA move too soon on the turn which the other one might have to go too, they forget about Dullahan running at the end because they are all caught up with themselves. Plus, the track must be holding. Naw, I have a couple of other scenarios before that one so I will say Dullahan is the best of the other pretenders and gets 3rd behind IHA and Rags, Chalk
When a horse can cruise through under 1.10 at 6f, then surge through to win the Derby, he's going to be hard to beat here. He's done everything asked of him. so far.
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ok so I could never find any info on this so I just took the plunge. The previous owner of my car had installed silver face gauges & rings on the instrument cluster, somehow this messed up the lcd screen where the mileage was displayed, it slowly got worse until it was just blank. This is how i fixed it.
I bought a used cluster off of ebay. Total cost $45 shipped. I just got lucky as most new ones are a few hundred and even used ones usually have a starting bid at like $90 or so.
anyway. first I removed my instrument cluster. Its real easy, two torx screws under the dash lip then the whole unit slides out. there are two connectors that you just pull out, pretty simple.
Here are my two units
ok now take a #15 torx screwdriver and remove the screws from the back of the unit. once they are removed pull off the back cover, you will see a circuit board. turn the unit over with the back down and gently wiggle it, the circuit board will start to seperate from the front glass and knobs. be careful!
this is what you now have
ok see that the lcd is held on by the metal bracket in the center. on the back of the unit two small prongs stick out where the metal tray goes through the board, push those towards the top of the unit to unsnap it. then wiggle the metal tray free.
after you do this GENTLY pull the lcd screen by the left & right edges straight up. this is what the lcd screen looks like out of the cluster
notice it doesnt seem to really be connected to anything, it looks like pressure from the metal tray is the only thing keeping it connected to the board below. I could see no damage to it, but decided to swap them anyway just to be sure.
I then replaced the old lcd with the new one from the donor and reversed the process of assembly. I made sure the metal tray that held the lcd in was clicked into place very snug before I reassembled.
I then put the repaired cluster back in my car. SUCCESS!
now Im hoping this works and it doesnt go bad again. Ill keep my fingers crossed. I hope this helps out someone with the same problem
Good post!!!! Someone on here a month ago had the same problem after he put on gauge faces. Hope he finds this thread!!! Great work, and glad you got it fixed cheap. You did score one hell of a deal on a gauge cluster though.
Thats great! When my cluster went bad, the LCD display ws the only thing still working...
ok I messed up, the small screws on the back of the unit take a #10 torx and the screws to take it out of your dash use a #20 torx screwdriver.
So the LCD is strictly a dummy display as we previous believed correct?
Great, thanks for the info. :)
woooo!! Awesome to hear it worked. i'll keep my eyes peeled on EBay for a cheap cluster and tell you how it goes when I replace mine. Thanks!
Im glad it could help someone out. so far almost a week later and the lcd dispaly looks good as new. I think its a permanent fix
The pink foam things are called Zebra strip. They contain strips of very fine conductors that run from the circuit board to the transparent zinc oxide conductors on the back of the LCD glass. These do go bad over time, but, the LCDs go bad too. The zebra strip going bad usually results in missing lines or dots. A bad LCD usually starts in a spot and grows outward like a cancer.
nice work! any pics of those silver gauges at night? I've never seen them in person.
Thanks!!! I lucked up on a 2001 325 Instrument cluster on ebay for $32 +$13.95 I made the swap with a note to add.
#1 REMOVE THE CONNECTORS CORRECTLY DON'T PRY THE CLASPS. I snapped the claps on one of the connectors when trying to pull the cluster out of the dash. PRESS the small raised portion in front of the clasp and slide the clasp down. I will try post pictures later.
The connector can seat securely without the clasp. What happens if you put only half of the clasp on is the windshield washer fluid light being stuck on and the OBC mode selector (push button on the turn signal arm) being disabled. So the only LCD info displayed was miles, trip meter, and time.
I crazy glued the clasp back together and I will try to put it back on to keep the cluster secured at a later date.
By any chance are you willing to sell the bluish face thing. Mines stock black and white and llooks boring :bawling:
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I assume your talking to the previous posters. Check the original dates on this thread I revived it from the dead so i'm not sure how active those users still are.....
Here is a picture of one of the clamps/covering caps or whatever the heck it is.......The red arrow illustrates the way the clasp should be moved. I need that clasp if the crazy glue doesn't hold i will go figure out what part it is, the covering cap, or the housing. I'm unsure which of the two it would be a part of...
Also attached is e a picture of the actual clasp (post krazy glue).
Thank you for sharing your repair steps. I followed your directions and fixed my broken digital odometer screen.
Broke my clock adjustment knob on the cluster, know if the control (knob) itself is replaceable?
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Any one here play, or played any sports? I currently do cross country and track and at one time I played basketball. Also what's the most athletic thing you've done? I'd probably toss it up between dunking a basketball and running the mile in 4:44 or the 5k in 17:03
I'm currently training hard for my sophmore baseball team. Great baseball program here and varsity won state last year. The most athletic thing i have done is dive for a ball in left and threw a rope to double the guy off at first
I played football and baseball in school. I made the WV state allstar team in baseball as a bat catcher. Football, I just liked to hurt people. I was a blocking fullback and made the defense pay if they got into the back field.
I also used to play paintball. Mostly for fun but one season on a tourny team. Great time but too expensive.
I used to compete in Scottish Heavy Athletics a few years back. That was awesome. Not sure why I stopped really.
That's about it for me. I don't run but I hike a lot...not that hiking is a sport...lol
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First and Foremost the picture shown is not even one of my pigs or piglets. It has never been on my farm. The story goes about this case is it is said on my website that deposits are non-refunable and that you may put it towards another animal if uncapable of making the rest of the payment. But just like in all cases a deposit holds the animal for the one purchasing and it also confirms the sale for the person selling.
As for insulting my critters, these people never came to my farm. I sent them the photos that they requested. But the real problem is.. In this particular case. The people paid with a credit card. Then they cancelled the credit card transaction. And I was unaware of this but I had agreed to send them half their money back in the mail. Which is against my policy but was willing to do it. Even though they had waisted hours of my time. So they cancelled the transaction and was going to get the money I just about sent... Which would of gave them extra money that they had not spent with me. So someone almost got taken here... and it was me. Fortunately the check was still laying in my outbox and I hadnt mailed it.. I got lucky and they are angry about this.
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The Ivory Coast star sat out last weekend's defeat to Chelsea but was in the thick of the action as a young Gunners side crashed out of the Carling Cup at Manchester City in midweek.
This has been a bad week for the players but Eboue appreciates that the fans have had a hard time too. He wants to put that right when Stoke visit Emirates Stadium tomorrow.
"This week was very, very difficult for us because we lost two games, one against Chelsea and then Manchester City," Eboue told Arsenal TV Online. "Now we try to forget those two games and try to win on Saturday against Stoke.
"Personally I just want to say sorry to the fans for both games. It wasn't easy for us but I promise we will give our best and show on Saturday that we can win because we know it will be good for the fans.
"They buy tickets to support us and then we don't win the games. We are sorry and we will try our best on Saturday."
Subscribers can now watch the full interview with Manu on Arsenal TV Online. He discussed:
- two defeats in the past week
- the 11-point gap to Chelsea
- another physical test against Stoke
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Festive July 4th Desserts
Celebrate Independence Day with these festive 4th of July desserts! With star-shape scones and piecrusts, tempting tarts, colorful shakes, and fresh berries, these recipes for 4th of July desserts are sure to stand out at your patriotic celebration.
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Star Pound Cake
Salute our nation's independence with this effortless idea for classic pound cake. Use star-shape cookie cutters -- one 3-inch and one 1-inch -- to cut slices of pound cake and strawberries. Drizzle with our simple Powdered Sugar Icing for a pretty display of red, white, and blue.
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Berry Trifle
No special equipment needed for this terrific 4th of July trifle. Simply cube frozen pound cake and pile into a glass bowl with layers of fresh fruit and creamy vanilla pudding. Finish with a sticky-sweet berry sauce.
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- 4 hrs 25 mins
Berry Flag Tart
What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with a totally tasty American flag? Fresh, juicy raspberries and blueberries mean every bite is bursting with fruity flavor.
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Vanilla Cake with Buttercream, Berries, and Jam
Four layers are better than one when it comes to this simple star-spangled dessert. Stuffed with red and blue berries and creamy white buttercream, classic white cake gets a final festive and fruity spin from strawberry jam.
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Berry Slab Pie
For a fuss-free 4th of July pie, look to frozen puff pastry. Bake it with summer's bounty of fresh berries, sprinkle with sparkling coarse sugar, and cut into bite-size bars that are perfect for potlucks.
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- 55 mins
Shooting Star Cookies
Make way for a star-spangled 4th of July buffet with these patriotic cookie sandwiches. Not only do they feature bold colors (red, white, and blue!) and two layers of tasty cookies, these sweet treats burst with sprinkles when broken.
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- 2 hrs 30 mins
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Raspberry Sorbet
Prepare this simple sorbet the night before your 4th of July party for a sweet solution to the hot summer day. Sprinkle with blueberries or blackberries for an added touch of holiday color.
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- 11 hrs 25 mins
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Doughnut Hole Cake Pops
Declare your freedom to get creative with these cute cake pops. After dipping doughnut holes into vanilla candy coating, roll in red and white sprinkles for a decorative ode to the stars and stripes.
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Sprinkle Stripe Cake
Get the fireworks started at your 4th of July party with a wow-worthy red, white, and blue cake recipe. Simply decorate your favorite layer cake with our easy design -- to ensure your cake stripes are evenly placed, start on the front of the cake and place the next strip directly across from it on the back side. Then work your way in.
Frozen Yogurt Icebox Cake
Hot summer days like the Fourth of July are perfect for cooling things down with an ice-cold frozen treat. Try our make-ahead icebox cake for your patriotic get-together -- it's fun, delicious, and sure to wow any guest.
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Berry Tart with Lemon Cookie Crust
Indulge in a delicious, low-calorie dessert this 4th of July. Our pretty berry tart is made with a lemon-infused, yogurt-base cream that nicely pillows a pile of colorful berries.
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Rocket Pops
For a 4th of July dessert that will please kids and adults alike, try our homemade watermelon and pineapple ice pops. Fresh mint and simple syrup add refreshing flavor to the festive frozen treats.
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Berry Patchwork Tart
Refreshing summer berries are piled high atop this 4th of July dessert tart. Get your red, white, and blue from strawberries or raspberries, mascarpone cheese, and blueberries or blackberries.
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Firecracker Party Cake
Forget red velvet cake -- this red-hot showstopper gets its color from spicy-sweet cinnamon candies. Paired with mild marscarpone frosting and star-shape sprinkles, it's sure to add a spark to your 4th of July.
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Mini S'mores
You don't need to sit around a campfire to make these mini summer desserts -- just sandwich marshmallows between graham cracker squares, pop them under the broiler for a few seconds, then dip them in melted chocolate. For a July 4th gathering, sprinkle with festive nonpareils and sprinkles.
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- 15 mins
Cherry-Berry Shortcake Stars
What says 4th of July dessert more than star-shape treats featuring fresh, seasonal berries? These cherry and blueberry shortcakes are best served with extra berries on the side and a dollop of whipped cream.
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Sparkler Cupcakes
Dress up confetti cupcakes with festive, firework-inspired zigzags for a delicious July 4th dessert. The recipe comes together in less than an hour -- perfect for a last-minute party dessert.
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- 46 mins
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Apple, Rhubarb, and Raspberry Pie with Almond Star Crust
Crisp, tart fruit goes into this festive 4th of July dessert that sports a nontraditional piecrust. Use different-size cookie cutters to create the topping, then cut out smaller stars to edge the pie.
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- 2 hrs 30 mins
Strawberry and Rhubarb with Cheesecake Cream
Stuff Mason jars with this sweet treat for a delicious splash of red and white. Layers of tart rhubarb and strawberries balance fluffy cheesecake in the portable patriotic dessert.
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Red, White, and Blue Shake
Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than a cool, refreshing milk shake. Make it say 4th of July with festive layers of strawberry ice cream, vanilla ice cream, and blueberry smoothie.
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Homemade Strawberry Pie
The secret to the best homemade strawberry pie? It's all in the glaze. Learn how to make strawberry pie glaze from scratch with our simple tips and tricks for a showstopping July 4th dessert.
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Red, White, and Blue Parfaits
For a sweet 4th of July dessert that isn't packed with calories and fat, try this pretty parfait. Fresh blueberries and strawberries layered between low-fat vanilla yogurt add easy festive flair to this patriotic dessert.
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- 15 mins
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Classic Blueberry Ice Cream Pie
This sensational July 4th dessert comes together with ripe blueberries, vanilla ice cream, and a few kitchen staples. For July 4th pizzazz, add raspberries or strawberries to the topping.
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Ginger-Pear Star Scones
These five-star, pear-infused scones get a flavor boost from homemade spiced butter made with crystallized ginger. The star shape fits perfectly with any patriotic celebration.
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Striped Red Velvet Cake
Red velvet cake and fluffy cream cheese frosting are already a perfect pair, but fresh blueberries and raspberries add the perfect patriotic touch for this 4th of July dessert.
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- 3 hrs 15 mins
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Red, White, and Blueberry Ice Cream Dessert
This frozen July 4th dessert is festive, fun, and sure to be a hit. Frozen slices of vanilla ice cream and raspberry sorbet make the American flag-inspired treat, which is topped with fresh blueberries and sweet hibiscus syrup.
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Chocolate-Berry Meringue
With billows of whipped cream, crunchy chocolate meringue, and juicy berries, this July 4th dessert looks elegant but is simple to make.
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Our Favorite July 4th RecipesTake the guesswork out of creating a delicious spread of 4th of July food. Our July 4th entrees (hot dogs! ribs!), drinks (punch! sangria!), side dishes (fruit and pasta salads!), and desserts (mmm, pie) make organizing a patriotic potluck a breeze.Begin Slideshow »


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With interest rates still at serious lows, people across the nation are itching to invest in property while the gettin's good.
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Adam Bergman, a tax attorney for IRA Financial Group in New York, told the site that one of the reasons behind this phenomenon is that, since the financial crisis, consumers just can't trust Wall Street. They'd rather have their money invested in "hard assets" they can touch and see, like a house.
But as the housing market recovers, real estate is becoming less and less of a steal. In Las Vegas and Phoenix, two of the hardest-hit cities during the financial crisis, home prices have seen increases of 17.6% and 23%, respectively. Experts say that real estate investors can expect about a 2% return on their investment—and that's if everything goes swimmingly with their tenants.
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Rodil, SE and Morrison, NA and Robertson, J and Milne, WI (1999) Nitrogen incorporation into tetrahedral hydrogenated amorphous carbon. Physica Status Solidi (A) Applied Research, 174. pp. 25-37. ISSN 0031-8965Full text not available from this repository.
Structural changes induced by the incorporation of nitrogen into ta-C : H films have been studied by Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy, X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy. ta-C:H films have been synthesised using a low pressure Electron Cyclotron Wave Resonance (ECWR) source which provides a plasma beam with a high degree of ionisation and dissociation. Nitrogen was incorporated by adding N2 to the C2H2 plasma used for the deposition of ta-C : H films. The N/C atomic ratio in the films rises rapidly until the N2/C2H2 gas ratio reaches three, and then increases more gradually, while the deposition rate decreases steeply. Chemical sputtering of the forming films and the formation of molecular nitrogen within the films limit the maximum nitrogen content to about N/C = 0.6. For low nitrogen content the films retain their diamond-like properties, however as N/C atomic ratio increases, a polymeric-like material is formed, with >C=N- structures and terminating C=N and NH groups that decrease the connectivity of the network.
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To Drill Or Not To Drill
One big headache of customized guitar electronics is where to put the controls. Whether you are adding new pickup options on a solid-body electric or installing a saddle pickup and preamp on an acoustic, the dreaded decision of what to cut and where to drill always looms large.
Gear-heads not afraid to tear into their guitar's electronics are already familiar with the huge number of wiring options available in any electric guitar with two or more pickups, so let's begin with the do's and don'ts of solid-body guitar modification.
One lesson I've learned is never to drill, enlarge or screw when you can use existing controls, parts and cavities. For example, if you wish to add some new pickup options to a Strat or Tele, begin with the pickups you already have. Using a four-pole, five-position switch you can literally double your pickup combinations without structurally modifying your guitar at all. The new switch will retrofit exactly where the old switch went, and the switching combinations are numerous.
Another real "face-saver" for guitar electronics is the push-pull control pot. It looks and functions as a normal potentiometer, but has a double-pole, double-throw switch built into it, which is activated when you pull up on the knob. Click! New sound, no new holes! And speaking of knobs, look for functions that you rarely use and replace them with something more interesting. For instance, Strats can easily do without two-tone knobs. Wire the first knob as a universal tone control and use the second knob for an independent pickup volume, phase switch, or series-parallel switch.
Likewise, Les Pauls can be reconfigured with a master volume and master tone control. A five position rotary switch such as those found on Paul Reed Smith guitars can go in the old switch cavity, and you still have two unused knobs to access your favorite tonal aberrations.
Another important lesson I've learned about guitar wiring is to buy new parts and save the old ones. For one thing, soldering and re-soldering takes its toll on delicate components. A volume pot will only bake so long before it's little resistance strip ceases to resist, and I've seen more warped and useless switches due to over-soldering than I care to relate. For another thing, you never know what might become collectible in 20 years. There are quite a few repair shops currently paying their rent with old Fender Jaguars and Mustangs in need of restoration because 20 years ago some innocent rock 'n? roller tossed out the bridge position pickup in favor of a high-output humbucker. Remove the original parts, stick them in a Baggie with a little masking-tape label, and save yourself some grief, and some cash, later on.
This applies to pickguards, too. A new pickguard in a cool retro color or a wild magic-marker make-up job is far better than an original pickguard with a couple of extra holes drilled in it. A new pickguard also gives you the opportunity to reposition knobs a bit for a custom feel. I own several Strat clones, all of which have the volume knob set a little further away from the bridge pickup, thanks to new pickguards.
One more bit of advice: there is virtually no reason to take a pickup apart to get at the coil (or coils). The cost of an identical pickup with appropriate coil taps is always less than the headache of trying to do it yourself. If for some reason you simply must have one particular pickup modified with a coil tap, send it to one of the big boys of pickupology. The cost is usually very reasonable (about the cost of a new pickup) and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing it will be done right.
To Drill Or Not To Drill, Part 2 - Acoustics
Acoustic guitars have become as important to amplified music as their fully electric counterparts. In fact, anyone with a bit of common sense and experience will know that an amplified acoustic guitar is more of a "signifier" than a unique sonic tool. In other words, when a performing artist puts down their electric axe and picks up their acoustic, it tells the audience to expect something of the "unplugged" variety and perhaps a bit of a downshift in the energy level of the performance. The exact same sound could be achieved with a solid-body electric and a piezo pickup system such as the Mike Christian Saddle Pickups or the Fishman Powerbridge, but the visual message would be lost.
By the same token, musicians as diverse as Ani DiFranco, Adrian Legg, and Michael Hedges have used the acoustic guitar in a manner so removed from it's intended function that it could also just as easily be a solid-body electric but, again, the visual message of where these artists are "coming from" would be lost. We listen with our eyes as much as our ears, and maybe a little more.
Even with a revolution in audience awareness, there remains the fact that the physical shape and response of the instrument will tend to elicit a certain kind of performance. The bottom line is that holes will be drilled and pickups installed in acoustic guitars for the foreseeable future, so let's see if we can make some wise choices about when guitars should be sliced into for the sake of greater amplification.
The prime candidate for acoustic-electric amplification is the guitar pre-designed for amplification. Ovation's shallow-body guitars and Gibson's Chet Atkins models are two examples which come to mind. For the player who wants to wrap their arms around something big, virtually every major manufacturer offers a full-bodied model with pre-installed saddle pickups and on-board electronics. Some very nice electrified acoustics can be found in the $500 price range, and this is the first place one might look before hacking away at a valuable instrument.
But let's just say that your budget is limited, or you just love the feel of your current acoustic axe. What are some of the pickup options available, and what kind of surgery will be needed to pump up the volume?
The most non-invasive solution for acoustic amplification is the soundhole pickup. It functions very much like an electric guitar's pickup in that it senses the magnetic vibrations from the string at the soundhole. It usually slides into or clips onto the soundhole area with no modification to the instrument. Of course something must be done with the wire to the amp, and a common temporary cure is to tape it to the face of the guitar. If you choose to do this, keep in mind that sooner or later that tape will get gooey, collect dirt, get on your fingers, and maybe even react with the guitar's finish. And don't even think about stepping on the wire.
The best solution for pickup wires on an acoustic guitar is to install an endpin jack. Just like it sounds, this doubles as an endpin for your strap and an output jack for your pickup. Installing one of these with a soundhole pickup means that you're making a semi-permanent commitment to that pickup, since it requires cutting the pickup cable to the appropriate length inside your guitar. The modification to your instrument is minimal: The original endpin is removed, a hole just under 1/2" is drilled through the endblock at the location of the original hole and the new jack installed.
The next step in acoustic amplification, and a big step towards authentic acoustic tone, is installing a bridge saddle pickup. This is a tiny little device, which sits beneath your current saddle and transmits the saddle's vibrations to your amplification of choice. It has a tiny little wire attached to it which requires drilling a tiny little hole (usually about 3/32" in diameter) from the saddle slot through the top and bridge plate into the inside of the guitar. The signal exits via an endpin jack. Once again, invasion to the instrument is minimal.
Most serious players want an on-board preamp for their bridge saddle systems. The increase in tonal quality is significant and the instantly accessible control over volume and tone is often the saving grace on a fidelity-challenged gig. The payback is that now all kinds of bells and whistles must be installed in the guitar's body. Specifically, the preamp and controls must be mounted in an accessible location such as the bass side of the upper bout, which means cutting a little window in the guitar's side. Ouch! Then there's the matter of adding a battery holder, which will either be accessible through the soundhole or via a little hatch on the guitar's side. Ouch! Ouch! This about triples the number of wires running inside the guitar, and these need to be secured, usually with special stick-on clips, to keep them from rattling.
Beyond this, the sky is the limit for acoustic signal sensing. On-board microphones are very useful, as are combinations of mics, saddle transducers, and soundhole pickups. With all of the cutting and drilling that these installations entail, the important factors to weigh are: 1). The inherent value of the guitar before slicing and dicing and 2). The total cost of installing all the gizmos. This kind of work should always be done by an experienced and well-informed luthier, as should the often-needed "uninstallation" which follows a few years later. Balance these factors against the possibility of buying something "off the shelf" which will do the job nearly as well, and chances are you'll be comfortable with your decision to drill or not to drill.


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There are a lot of reasons I love working for Intel, but what really impresses me about our company is that we have so many people who care passionately about others and want to make a difference. On January 18, 2010, while many people took the day off from work to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Intel employees were busy supporting the MLK "Day of Service". Hundreds of employees from Intel sites around the country spent the day teaching, inspiring and motivating teens to make a difference in their communities. Not only did they dedicate their time and efforts, but they served as incredible role models to the students who partnered with them on several of the projects.From making greeting cards for children suffering from life threatening illnesses through the Make a Child Smile Foundation to assisting with youth writing workshops at the Boys & Girls Club, the pairing of Intel employees with local school kids was certainly a memorable one. Highlights from the day included: • Creating a virtual book of short stories about volunteer service and writing encouragement cards for the children of Haiti at the Intel © Computer Clubhouse • Presenting speeches about service to the Mayor of Sacramento • Collecting and sorting supplies for Treasures 4 Teachers – kits that help teachers with classroom instruction • Conducting several food drives • Volunteering at community centers • Participating in "Unity in the Community" – a tribute to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. • Teaching students how to program robots in the Intel computer lab • Presenting a $10,000 check to the Boys & Girls Club of Sacramento By day's end, more than 500 Intel employees helped 11 schools, 6 non-profit organizations and countless people in communities from California, Oregon, New Mexico, Arizona, Washington, and Massachusetts. As an added bonus, through Intel's Matching Grant Program, organizations will receive $10 for every volunteer hour. Employees not only gave their time to make an impact but Intel reinforces their commitment to communities by matching employee's time with community grants. It's impossible to thank every individual who made this day such a huge success, but, I would be remiss if I did not point out the key contributors in organizing this day of service. The cross-country coordination efforts and partnership between Intel Corporate Affairs and the Network of Intel African Americans (NIA – one of our many internal Employee Groups) was outstanding. It clearly demonstrates the collaborative nature of our company, while the number of employees who stepped up to serve demonstrates why Intel is a great place to work.
3 Responses to Stepping up to give back
I have submitted several times my resume using http://www.intel.com and I have never been contacted by phone or email about my resume…
Usually other companies have contacted me like HP (At least to say hi or interview by phone, etc). So my resume information or experience should not be an issue.
Does Intel really investigate and take seriously about Resumes submitted on web page, or they just select the personal using another methods?
Intel Contractor.
Hi Esteban! Intel really does look at all of the profiles and resumes that are submitted online. Here's a blog post about applying online: http://blogs.intel.com/jobs/2009/05/yes_students_having_your_resume_online_really_does_matter.php It may be that your skillset did not match our hiring needs at that moment, but we do continue to search our candidate database as new opportunities come up. Hope that helps!
The MLK day of service sounds inspiring. Is there other ways to volunteer in the community, through Intel, during the rest of the year? I am applying for the recent MBA grad program in Chandler, AZ.
Thank you,
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High Notes and Low:
300 and a Few More Whimsical Anecdotes Concerning Music and Musicians
By Ray W. Moore
Author Ray W. Moore presents interesting anecdotes about classical music and musicians in this down-to-earth, easily readable book. Whether it's animals onstage during a performance, a conductor's faux pas with a queen, an enraged wife burning her husband's only copy of a symphony, or a look into the many complexities of the Metropolitan Opera building at Lincoln Center, readers will find an assortment of fascinating and unexpected facts to keep them enthralled.
- Paperback, 128 pages
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Originally Posted by greigaitken
guys i think this is the best tech site in the world, but please please update the games you use for the benchmarks. Did you play any of those games last week?, did your readers play those games last week? i doubt it.
Originally Posted by Maybe Bindibadgi"
Crysis and CoD5 will cripple naff cards and sort the wheat from the chaff, a lot of people still play Fallout 3 because it's awesome and Liam Neeson's in Oblivion with guns! STALKER is a DirectX 10/10.1 game that's highly demanding, typically more ATI biased than Nvidia but that just evens things out generally. And finally Far Cry 2 is like watching a barrel of sepia-tinted mud hit the screen, so will be dropped shortly, thank goodness!
Originally Posted by greigaitken
guys i think this is the best tech site in the world, but please please update the games you use for the benchmarks. Did you play any of those games last week?, did your readers play those games last week? i doubt it.
Originally Posted by MaverickWill
Is that what you were aiming for, Bindi?
Please don't hurt me... :(
Originally Posted by Panos
I don't see it's point to be honest for this card at the moment.
When a 4890 goes for around £127 inc VAT (overclocked versions <£150) and costs twice as much without providing enough power......
Also why these old ATI drivers is being used since there are 9.8 out, and 9.4 are being used. Or 185.xx instead of 190.xx
Originally Posted by frontline
I think the mix of games and engines has been great for review purposes. Even games on Valve's orange box engine are relevant as they are still played regularly. If anything it highlights the need for developers to get the right balance between gameplay and graphics, especially when top of the range systems are struggling to get consistently playable frame-rates at times.
Originally Posted by perplekks45
As long as the base is consistent it doesn't matter much, does it?
Sure 9.8/190.xx might be faster/have more optimizations and profiles/are just newer [therefor better?] but I doubt that you would want to be the one re-testing every old card and their respective overclocked models just because nVidia just dropped the 3rd driver in as many days.
Originally Posted by Nature
Please test Crysis on very high like you used to.
Originally Posted by article
Amongst the long list of tweaks and refinements you'd find over and above that on a stock GTX 260 were solid state iron choke capacitors
The box again features the F-35 Lightning II but as we alluded to last time, we suspect this is to take advantage of the cool sounding name and striking silhouette of a modern warplane rather than Lockheed Martin (who make the F-35) adding its expertise to the equation. In addition, the F-35 is famous for its ability to take off vertically rather than being particularly fast or manoeuvrable. Inside it is a PCI-E to molex power adapter, HDMI cable, DVI to HDMI adapter and a DVI to D-Sub adapter along with an SPDIF audio cable for HDCP compatibility.
Originally Posted by Lizard
Does that meant this graphics card will also crash if it passes over the International Date Line? :)
Originally Posted by Combatus
Sorry that should have been solid state iron chokes and all solid capacitors. The chokes certainly aren't marketing BS however, they really do stop the aweful squealing ;)
Originally Posted by Wolfe
Sorry, there's still no thing as solid state chokes. It's still marketing BS.
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Does Neuroglobin Play a Role in Alzheimer's Disease?
Neuroglobin is a protein that was first identified in 2000. It is a member of the globin family, similar to hemoglobin (which carries oxygen inside red blood cells) and myoglobin (which carries oxygen inside muscle cells). It is a highly conserved protein, meaning that it is a very important protein in all species, ranging from mice to humans. It is known to be activated by cerebral ischemia (decreased brain oxygen) and is known to protect neurons from such injury.
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The scientists think that neuroglobin production is increased as reaction to the insult of the Alzheimer's disease. But in certain individuals with the less effective genetic form of neuroglobin, it's simply not enough of a protective response to effectively defend the brain.
More work will be needed to determine if neuroglobin can be affected in a positive way to reduce beta amyloid toxicity in AD patients, and if genetic testing for variations of the gene for neuroglobin may aid in the diagnosis of AD.
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The U.K. government will offer 37 million pounds ($57 million) to fund charging points for plug-in electric cars in a step to encourage consumers to buy vehicles that pollute less.
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Longy, Little Longy and Jock are three generations of surfers living down here so that they can combine their recreation with work, school and the rest of their lives. Jock has been down here surfing since 1962. On the day I asked them to wait at the beach so that I could get a photo, I was a bit late. Jock was getting toey, because 'it's pumping over at Waits and I need to get around there for a surf before dark'.


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Time for some straight talking about Eden Park. Gregor Paul's controversial piece last week set off the whole stadium thing again with some tiresome souls going on and on about how we missed a trick with the waterfront alternative.
Spare me. Have we all such short memories and poor logic? There are two parts to this problem - Eden Park and its shortcomings and the political mirage that was the waterfront stadium. Martin Snedden has responded to Paul's criticism (see story p84) but it was never Snedden's doing - nor his problem. He has been as stuck with Eden Park as the rest of us, after successive Governments declined to pay the price of a proper modern stadium.
The old girl has been improved. She looks better, more imposing and has better systems and facilities - but is still a random collection of stands as opposed to an integrated style and design, as is common overseas. The prospect of people getting wet while sitting in the newest, flashest stand after having paid $460 for tickets doesn't bear thinking about.
I, incidentally, am one of those people - two tickets and $920 later, I'm still not sure if I'll get wet or not.
A world-class World Cup stadium? For at least one list of reasons why not, just read Alex Curtis' letter on this page. Then have a think about why people don't go to the Park in such profusion any more.
So why is Eden Park regarded by some people - possibly even many - as a "dog" (Herald on Sunday, June 26)?
Think back to when the Park was first mooted as the World Cup finals venue. In 2006, we were told Eden Park's upgrade would cost $320 million. The waterfront stadium? $500m.
Even if you believed that a major stadium, capable of hosting a World Cup final, could be built between two wharves - causing God knows what engineering problems, delays and inevitable cost overruns - for that price (as opposed to the $700m-$1 billion many judges estimated), there remains the question why the Government wouldn't pump that amount of money into Eden Park.
According to the Labour Government of the day, that was because a waterfront stadium was a "national stadium" whereas Eden Park was a "regional stadium". Taxpayers' money would have picked up the entire tab for the waterfont but not for Eden Park.
Have you ever heard such bunkum? Translated, this means Helen Clark and Trevor Mallard were prepared to use the national coffers to erect a monument to themselves, but not if it meant properly tarting up the Old Dame - next to whom, incidentally, Clark lived before she headed to the UN. The National Government also haven't stumped up the cash to do Eden Park properly.
So what we've ended up with is a camel - a horse designed by committee. Unwilling to spend what should have been spent at Eden Park, we have spurned our noses at Manolo Blahniks and have bought a pair of Ug boots instead.
Some people (I can recall a letter from one Tony Waring from Mt Albert) took me and fellow columnist Kerre Woodham to task for daring to suggest in previous writings that we should accept the financial losses and enjoy the World Cup.
"What they don't seem to acknowledge is that when you are one of the world's smallest countries, the impact of such huge financial losses has a far bigger effect than if you have a population the size of the UK, India or South Africa," wrote Waring. "Our politicians suffer from delusions of grandeur. We are a small country and we don't have a spare half billion to throw at a sports event."
Where was all this protest when the World Cup hosting rights were won? Never has there been a World Cup in any sport that made money. Aside from the 1984 Olympic Games, the same can be said for the world's premier all-round sporting festival.
The estimate of RWC's $500m deficit was specious at best; mischievous at worst. It's all very wise to win the rights and then bleat that it's costing too much. Anyone with half a brain knew that at the start; had to raise their objections then.
Hey, Tony - want to know how much India lost on the Delhi Commonwealth Games? Or how much South Africa dropped on the Fifa World Cup? Both countries have many more people below the poverty line than New Zealand. The cost overruns for the 2012 London Olympics have already reached a shattering size and may not be fully unravelled for decades.
One columnist spluttered how Eden Park will be a white elephant after the RWC. He showed his credibility by calling former NZRU chairman Jock Hobbs 'Jack' and wittering on about the cost of the Quebec Olympics in 1976. Actually, it was Montreal.
Whatever else you can call Eden Park, a white elephant it ain't. Test rugby, Super Rugby, provincial rugby, league, one-day and Twenty20 cricket will be played there. That columnist clearly wouldn't know what a rugby ball was if it bounced off his bow tie and exploded among his art collection.
But don't worry - this will be the last time New Zealand will ever host a Rugby World Cup or probably any major sporting carnival. That's why people, even the sporting grinches, should enjoy it; help to offer a hosting experience that our infrastructure may not.
Eden Park could have been the perfect stage, or almost perfect, accepting some of its shortcomings (like transport) would likely continue to be issues. Both Governments could have picked up the tab for Eden Park and ensured its place in the future. However, political expediency, the sort of penny-pinching and cultural cringe that a "small country" should not dare to dream has given us a Lego stadium for future ages.
There are reasons beyond short-term accounting for hosting World Cups. A legacy to future generations is one; where the financial cost of a credible venue is amortised over generations of use and approval; just like the current Eden Park has done in the past.
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Sameera Reddy is a big fan of Oprah Winfrey. She was one among the invited guests for the party hosted by Parmeshwar Godrej for Oprah. The actress, who was busy with the promotion works of Vettai, left behind all the works and ran to Mumbai to meet her. Since Oprah was surrounded by many celebs, she had to wait for her turn.
When Sameera Reddy met Oprah Winfrey, her lime green Shantanu-Nikhil saree caught her attention. Oprah could not help admiring her saree. The excited actress offered her to get a similar sari, which she refused. Immediately, she requested Shantanu-Nikhil to design a similar sari, which would be sent to Oprah before she leaves India.
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Iran Human Rights, December 8: Three prisoners were hanged in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan early this morning, reported the Iranian state media.
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Join Need YPO for our first Poverty Lunch and Learn of the year on January 22nd! This quarterly event will feature local young leaders who are championing the effort to end poverty in our community by advocating for a living wage! Please register by January 20th so we have enough food for everyone. We are thrilled to have CCFW's CEO and young leader, Heather Reynolds, speak on some very exciting poverty-ending efforts in our community.
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