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7 Wonders? Where Blackpool Tower??
Well, I just voted for Angkor, as well as Stonehenge, and MP of course. But you never know, if you don't get that rat's tail cut, it might be making it onto the list itself at this rate!!
Lost in Lima, Hot in Huacachina and Chaos in Cusco
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Lima is a hole by the way and fortunately for us a local girl (who had also lost her luggage) told us we would be better off in Miraflores - and she was dead right. Miraflores is an upmarket suburb of Lima which overlooks the Pacific ocean and is rather fancy. Bit like myself... Now the way to Miraflores is anything but fancy and was my first sight of how in South American cities there are lots of poor areas surrounding the fortunate few who are clearly making money (honey).
To celebrate Tony�s start of his vacation we had a cocktail or two and got a tad inebriated in a swanky bar that looked like a posh house with (oddly) a massive metal bed sculpture in the front garden. I realised that it was time to go home when I picked up a drink and complained to Tony that my gin and tonic tasted funny. Not surprising really as I had picked up Tony�s whisky...
5 hours and one mild hangover later our bus rolled into the town of Ica (south of Lima). Ica much like Lima centre itself is a hole though I am convinced that it has more taxis than the whole of Chicago. It�s not a big place but you will never ever have any trouble finding a taxi. Presumably as it is a holiday resort.
Fortunately we hadn�t made the bus journey to get to Ica, but rather to visit Huacachina which is a lagoon oasis about 2 miles outside of Ica in the sand dunes that surround Ica. Personally I never even knew Peru had a desert let alone muckle 400 feet high sand dunes. Well it does.
His grand finale was a frantic request for the dune buggy to stop while he redecorated the sand dunes with his stomach contents and for good measure added a new design to his trainers too. Poor lad, bad enough having to endure my company (and wardrobe) let alone being ill too.
For those of you sick puppies who are taking some enjoyment out of Tony being under the weather. Yes that includes you Sprunty...Don�t worry his run of (bad) luck was to continue...
Not much fancying a 24 hour bus journey to Cusco we sensibly stumped up $70 and instead took the one hour flight from Lima to there. Cusco is probably the #1 tourist destination in South America. The reason being that is the gateway to Machu Picchu - and was the reason we were going there.
There are a couple of downsides in that as it�s such a tourist destination you are constantly asked if you want to buy tours, clothes, finger puppets - you name it. Bit annoying to begin with however you soon get immune to it. Also it�s at an altitude of 3,300m above sea level, so altitude sickness can be a real issue.
This is worth going to and stands above Cusco about an hour�s hike up some seriously steep terrain. However, no problem to us two happy wanderers...we think...as we purposefully strode up the hill. Clearly having to make multiple stops to take massive gulps of air was not a good enough indicator to us that we were over doing it. The indicator for me that I had been a bit daft was getting back down and not being able to stop violently shivering, even after tucking myself into bed at 8.30pm fully clothed with extra blankets on my bed...
Again poor sod, he really was riding that wave of bad luck. Unfortunately he did not get to ride the white water rafting wave on the trip we had paid for. *Sorry Tony mate that we missed it - we`ll need to do it some other time.*
We thought we were also going to have to miss our hike on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - our main reason for coming to Peru - and tried to change our trip to only a 2 day hike. However the powers at be said...tough!
There are cheaper alternative hikes to get to Machu Picchu but hey we are Flash Harrys and realistically probably aren�t going to be back there again so why scrimp over a few dollars?
The Inca Trail is the classic way to get to Machu Picchu and was getting so popular that there is now a 500 people a day restriction for those entering the trail so as to protect it from erosion - 300 of these are porters and guides.
For those short of time (or energy) you can get the train there as there is no restriction on the number people actually entering Machu Picchu - just those going on the Inca Trail. Mind you it�s not a cheap day trip as it�s at least $135. Our 4 day trip was $200 which seemed a much better deal and we loved it. Easily one of the top things I�ve experienced on my trip.
You rest your weary bones each night in a tent under the stars, surrounded by magnificent flora and fauna and after devouring a much needed hearty meal. It�s really a 3 day hike as the 4th day involves a ridiculously early start (4.30am) to arrive an hour later near Machu Picchu to watch the sunrise and enjoy the rest of the day wandering around it.
The ultimate destination of reaching Machu Picchu is clearly the reason for taking the Inca Trail, however overall the walk itself was really good and much better than I expected. You got to see other Inca ruins along the way and see a variety of different landscapes. My favourite being on the 3rd day where we descended 1km through the cloud forest. Even the persistent rain that day didn�t bother me.
On the 4th day we awoke blearly eyed at 4.30am looking forward to our walk to the Sun Gate to witness Machu Picchu appearing magically in front of us at sunrise. However, no dice...the Sun Gate was not so sunny and instead had mist surrounding it so you could only see about 5 yards in front of your face.
In fact it was an absolute blinder of a day. The sun shone most of the time, so much so that Tony even got sunburnt again! {He had to turn his black jacket inside out so the white lining was showing to stop the slow cooking process...again poor chap}
It was a small city (about 800 people they think) and only survived because when the Spanish were raping, pillaging and burning everything in sight they missed Machu Picchu and just walked on past it. Not really that surprising as it is about 500m vertically up from the river basin below and the wily old Incas delibrately destroyed much of the Inca Trail to make sure the Spanish could not find it.
Tired but happy we said adieu to Machu Picchu and took the train back towards Cusco, had a couple of drinks, passed out asleep and in the morning Tony (sadly) departed.
A great couple of weeks with a great friend of mine, but as we all know all good things have to come to an end. I am just glad that I had the opportunity to have and share the experience.
My other memories of Lima, Huacachina and Cusco were:
(1) The name Inca originally didn�t directly refer to the race of the people but over time has been adopted to describe them. Originally the name �Inca� was reserved only for the King.
(3) Apparently the best month to hike the Inca Trail is May, however as it`s so popular then you need to book 3 months in advance. You probably need to do the same during June-September too. Rest of the year I reckon you can just turn up a few days in advance and you`ll have no problems. However, note it`s mandatory to book at least 3 days in advance or the nice people from the Peruvian authorities won`t let you on the trail. Also in February it is closed all month for maintenance.
You might want to hurry to go as there is a strong rumour they are going to increase the cost of entering the trail from $40 to a whopping $150 a pop.
(4) There is a lodge right at the entrance of the Machu Picchu grounds. The nice people from the Orient Express charge $640 per person per night for the experience. Also they will allow you to part with $600 too if you want to do the Cusco-Machu Picchu round trip in the luxury of an Orient Express train.
(5) Back in the 70s the future (and now current) King and Queen of Spain tried to visit Machu Picchu but they said they couldn�t get there as there was no place to land their helicopter... my heart bleeds. Clearly they had a lot of clout with the government as to accommodate their wishes they cut down a 2m high stone pinnacle which is thought to have been used as the central meeting point of Machu Picchu - sacrilegious.
(6) Peru has a number of culinary delicacies. I did enjoy the ceviche (raw fish marinated in lime juice) but shied away from the cuy (roasted guinea pig). They make good chips/fries too, and so they should as they apparently have 3,400 different types of tatties.
(7) Hiram Bingham �discovered� Machu Picchu in 1911. Discovered is a rather loose term as there were 2 farmers living there when he turned up.
However when the Peruvian scientists came in they quickly identified it as a complex astronomical device where at the Spring and Autumn equinoxes light would shine through the Sun Gate about 750m away then through the perfectly aligned windows onto a central platform.
Also he repeatedly implied that Bingham looted the place as when asked whether he found any gold or silver at Machu Picchu he said `who me, oh no not me sir I didn`t find any`. Which seemed a little odd as the farmers said they gave him some gold brooches...
Apparently Yale university still have more than their fair share of artefacts from Machu Picchu which the Peruvian government are trying to get back.
(9) I don`t think everyone in the Andes is gay however the Andean flag is a rainbow flag similar to that flying over boy`s towns worldwide.
(11) The Inca Trail is about the length of a marathon. It took us 3 days to complete it however they actually run a marathon along it each year - nutcases. The top professional long distance runners of South America run it in their flashiest gear, however last year it was won by a 45yr old Inca Trail porter who ran in sandals, shorts, a woolly jumper and hat while chewing coca leaves!
He completed the mountainous course in an astonishing 3hrs 45 mins - a full 25 mins ahead of his nearest (woeful) challenger. Apparently he was quite chuffed with it but said next year he expected to do it in 3hrs 30mins as next time he won`t stop again to talk to his mates and have a cup of tea...
That is less than 0.5 soles ($0.20) per day for their hard work. Flipping disgusting so we chucked in double and it still seems shamefully little.
(13) When standing at our hotel desk one time I got to experience the most inappropriate phone ring I`ve ever heard. Let`s put it this way, at first hearing it sounded like the night porter`s phone contained a young lady in it who was partaking in a certain act and enjoying it a lot, time and time again...
It depicts the Yuwar Feast. This feast is celebrated by trapping a condor, then there are bullfights with the condor at the back and later the condor is released and the dancers celebrate in the streets. Granted not to everyone�s taste.
(15) To try and help avoid altitude sickness we drunk loads and loads of Mate de Coca. Which is a tea made from coca leaves. Chewing coca leaves also works a treat as I welcomely found out when trotting up Dead Woman�s Pass. All the porters chew madly on these as it helps you work for longer without rest, food or water.
(16) Ordering something unknown from a chicken restuarant, but thinking what the heck I will try anything once. Well I have no intention of eating chicken`s balls again.
So 20 minutes later and a few prayers later, I parted with $3 and left quite happily...but mostly relieved.
(18) Our Inca Trail guides told us that South Americans don`t walk much and definitely nothing compared to most of the European visitors. I think they are right as the 3 (athletically looking) Argentinians and 1 Brazilian were always miles behind the rest of us motley crew of English, Czechs and a solitary Scot.
(19) After speaking to a few other people it appears that like India, everyone seems to get sick in Peru for some reason. Unlike India it doesn�t seem to suffer from awful hygiene but there certainly must be something that makes lots of people poorly.
(20) All over Peru Machu Pichu is (quite rightly) being very actively promoted to be one of the �New 7 Wonders of the World�and currently it looks like it�ll just about make it. If you want to vote for it and others then click on this link. http://www.new7wonders.com/index.php.
Currently most of them I agree with however I am a little surprised that Angkor is not making the list and the Acropolis, Colosseum and Chichen Itza are...


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Ummmm, well, Donna, dunno if I can get it that way that fast:-)
OK...not hosta. Kitty's suggestion of Acanthus is good tho' A.
mollis would look best and I don't think it's hardy for you. There
is a gold foliage form - think it might be called something like New
Zealand Gold - I got one year before last but it did not make it
through the winter and I haven't been able to find it since...maybe
it just proved to be not hardy enough and was dropped from nursery
lists....oh well....A. hungaricus, which I think would be hardy for
you with some shelter, is more vertical - at least mine is until
after bloom when it flops a bit and the leaves aren't as large, but
it's a handsome plant for a sunny spot that drains well.
I'd thought about suggesting Astilboides tabularis, which is hardy
for you but needs soil that stays moist and some shade - at least it
needs shade here; dunno if it needs it as much where you are. It's a
fantabulous plant; leaves can get huge if it's happy..
Or - again needs moist soil - Darmara peltata...more huge leaves and
a rather interesting flower in early spring.
Seems everything I can think of that makes huge leaves and mounds
wants moist soil and/or some shade....one of the Ligularias -
'Desdemona' or 'Othello' would give big leaves but again, wants damp
Rodgersia also has big leaves and a mounding habit - but once again,
needs continually moist soil and I'm not sure about the hardiness
rating on that one without going to look it up.
Well, I guess you could stick a few Colocasia in there for the summer
- treat 'em like annuals:-)
So, can anybody else think of something large leafed, mounding habit
up to about 2' or so tall that is hardy in z5 and takes sun that is
NOT a hosta????
LOL....hadn't thought about your being able to get your 300 lb item
in there via truck, but that would make it a bit easier than trying
to haul it over there. I suppose it could be done with a really
heavy duty hand truck....but it still wouldn't be easy!
Just think, some day a few hundred years from now, some archeologist
is going to be excavating in that corner and unearth your 2 whatsis
items and develop some marvelous theory about the idol worshipping
habits of our era:-)
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> Ok Marge-- can you make the space look like that by the time I take
> dog out in the am? LOL!
> I like the concept and that basically was the idea. But I am
looking for
> something other than a hosta. Have many here already.
> Not sure what ate the holly.. one day it was fine, the next it
> have any leaves nor where they on the ground. Like someone had
lunch. It
> does have a few at the base of the plant, so we will see. It's that
> stick near the reed grass:(
> The entire spot/picture is probably 10X10.
> It was easy to get the '300lb thing' there... at the time there
> any neighbors or a fence. So just backed the pickup next to the
spot, it
> has a lift gate on the back and three guys slid it off and
> it there. I wanted to add either a distinguished potted plant or
> birdbath top... somehow the bear ended up on top instead for
now.... but
> that is easy to move!
> Donna
> >
> >
> > Well, I decided a picture is worth, etc., etc. so took the
liberty of
> > mucking with your image...see what I'm rambling on about:
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A Brooklyn rabbi was charged with downloading child pornography after federal agents caught him in a sting, authorities said.
Samuel Waldman, 52, a teacher at a Jewish girls seminary, faces a possible five years in prison after he admitted downloading at least three short films depicting young boys and girls engaging in sex acts.
"Samuel Waldman's position of trust in the community, as both a rabbi and a teacher, makes his alleged distribution of child pornography all the more disturbing," Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said.
Waldman is charged with one count of transporting or distributing child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and a maximum fine of $250,000.
Agents went to Waldman's home in the Kensington section, where he admitted obtaining the films from sharing sites, agents said in court papers. The rabbi said he has watched child pornography for several years on his computer, the agents claimed.
One video depicted young girls performing oral sex on men and being raped, court papers revealed. Another showed a young boy masturbating for the camera while a third showed an adult fondling a prepubescent boy.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-- As football fans in East Tennessee prepare for a "new era" of college football this season, UT Athletics and corporate partner Food City have teamed up for a promotion to honor University of Tennessee's Classic Vol football players. In order to highlight the company's Legacy Brands along with their UT Athletics affiliation, Food City is unveiling a series of four limited edition posters, designed and produced exclusively for the Food City Classic Vols promotion. These posters feature some of the most popular UT football players from the `60s, `70s and `80s and debuted today at this season's first Food City Big Orange Pep Rally.
"Most of us grew up watching and listening to the Tennessee Vols of our era, while enjoying the classic brands, like Lay's, Kern's, Kay's and Terry's that have meant so much to East Tennessee and our entire region. What a perfect opportunity to tie the regional brands that Food City has brought back and our Tennessee Vols together for a great promotion honoring some of our stand-out athletes," said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.
The first poster in the series, featuring Johnnie Jones, a two-time first team all-SEC running back from `82-`84, unveiled today and is now available to the general public at all participating Food City stores.
"I'm thrilled and honored for the opportunity to be recognized as a `Classic Vol.' It's exciting to know that UT fans have not forgotten about players from my era," said Jones.
Fans can acquire each poster by simply purchasing five of Food City's designated Legacy Brand items in one transaction. After doing so, a voucher for the poster will be printed on their receipt and customers can pick up their poster at the Customer Service counter in the store. Each of the four posters will be available at participating Food City locations for a two-week period only, while supplies last. After each poster is retired, the next one in the series will launch. The final poster, debuting Oct. 13, will be available until Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Routinely patching Windows desktops is a necessary evil and a crucial part of maintaining overall network security. But all too often, both novice and expert administrators find the practice overwhelming.
This guide features tips, news and expert advice on patching Windows desktops, including steps to structure your patch management process, the most recent Microsoft patches and how to manage third-party software.
Table of contents:
Getting started with patching Windows desktops
Structuring patch management in seven steps
As chaotic as patching Windows can be, all IT admins must perform the task regularly to secure enterprise desktops. Having a structured patch plan is just what you need to keep everything under control. Start by finding a way to be notified of security updates -- either by email or visiting vendor websites -- then assess your systems, prioritize patch installations, and download necessary patches.
Microsoft patch management policy
If you're just setting out on the patch journey, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics of patching Windows desktops. First, figure out the order in which to patch systems, as well as your budget for doing so. Also, consider third-party patching tools.
Developing a Windows patch methodology
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday serves as a monthly alert to draw administrator attention to important fixes. If Microsoft ever released patches out of cycle, you'd need a plan. When forming a patch policy, you should ask several questions regarding applications, security, software and more. Here's a checklist of questions to help you start developing a Windows patch policy.
How to improve patching Windows
Underlying causes of inconsistent patch management
Don't assume that your organization is secure. It's possible that your keen eye has overlooked a gap, leaving your system vulnerable to a security breach. Though it's not always easy to exploit missing patches, you should prepare for such an event and know how to avoid inconsistent patch management in the future.
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How do you know if your patching process is giving you what you want? Unless you take the time to track your results, you can never be sure. To figure out whether your investment in patch software is providing the desired return, examine some major performance indicators, such as speed, impact and quality. By measuring patch metrics, you can gauge how effective your patches are for your organization.
Windows Intune helps strapped IT departments with desktop management
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Many IT pros rely on Microsoft's Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for patching Windows. SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com got the inside scoop from two Microsoft admins about some of WSUS's capabilities -- for instance, you can use BranchCache for delivering remote updates -- and how to get the most out of the free tool.
Enhancing patch management with NAP
Enabling Automatic Updates and deploying WSUS can be the first steps in patching Windows, but they shouldn't be the last. In order to feel confident that your organization is secure, be aware of missing patches. Network Access Protection (NAP) can help you be proactive and take control of patching Windows desktops.
Third-party patch software for Windows
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When trying to choose between Microsoft or third-party patch software, consider both potential benefits and drawbacks. Do the third-party patch tools give you the features you want? Do they give you even more coverage and better feedback? Or do they end up confusing users because of internal inconsistency, or do they just cost too much?
Desktop patch management software features: A checklist
Leaving your system to automatic patch updates is certainly one way of doing things, but it may not be the best, despite its convenience. With the plethora of patch tools available in the market, how do you choose the best one? Consult this patch management checklist to figure out which factors are most important for your organization, such as multivendor support, centralized control and extensibility.
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Patching non-Microsoft products
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Problems can arise if a Windows system wasn't upgraded correctly or it was upgraded to the wrong version. Regardless of the problem's source, it can be fixed, and you have four choices for doing so: in Explorer, through Process Explorer, through an external resource or through a script. Never let post-patch problems deter you from future patch updates.
Patch Tuesday: An after-the-fact checklist
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Change in Butte KOA Kampground policy evicts permanent residents
BUTTE, Mont. - Permanent residents at Butte's KOA have to find a new place to live. Campground managers changed policy, shocking some residents who've lived at the campground nearly 40 years.
"I just don't know what I'm going to do," said KOA resident Arlene Salcido. "I've been looking but there's just no options right now."
Salcido can't believe what she heard.
"They had handed us a letter one day -- last Tuesday, in fact -- and it was a real shock to me. It blindsided me," she said.
Ten residents of the Butte KOA Kampgrounds learned a policy change is forcing them to pack up and move their mobile homes.
Salcido has lived at the KOA Kampgrounds for 6 years on a fixed income. She says the cost to move her home will be more than $3,000.
"It costs so much money to move something like this," Salcido said.
We spoke with part-owner, Tom Cervenak. He said he's sorry, but it's a business decision.
"We worked with KOA folks," Cervenak explained. "They were out here on the property looking it over, walked around every site and came up with the long-term strategy goal."
Cervenak said the campground is transitioning into solely overnight camping. He said telling the permanent residents wasn't easy.
"Unfortunately I had to deliver the letters," said Cervenak. "Which was one of the more difficult things I've done in my life."
Cervenak said the change will bring in more tourists to Butte.
"We're trying to be good citizens, to improve what we have and make a better product and something Butte can be proud of," he said.
But for the residents like Salcido, the clock is ticking. They have 90 days to figure out what they are going to do. That means they have to be out of the KOA Kampground by the beginning of September.
Cervenak said they have offered the residents help with moving and will give each resident a $175 refund check.


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Sacred cow: the elderlySarah Whyte
Published: January 3 2013 - 4:41PM
THE stage was beckoning me. I had not played flute for a year and as the music reporter for The Sun-Herald, I was continually assuring musicians that I, too, was one of "them".
(Interviewing musicians is a little like a muggle talking to a full-blood wizard. You wouldn't understand their world, they say. Unless you are also a wizard disguised as a journalist, I would retort smugly.)
But with the truth of my "musicianship" beginning to stretch, I needed an audience. So with my flute in one hand and my pride in the other, I went to the local nursing home.
Wearing a summer dress, I was ready to impress. The nannas and grandpas would soon be eating out of my hand. Showering me with praise. Setting me up with their gorgeous male grandchildren. Calling for encores, song after song. Throwing tulips at my feet.
It is a universal fact that all grannies love classical music. You need only to look at the audience demographics (or the sea of purple-haired guests) of the Sydney Symphony to know this is right. Wrong! Within my first hour in the dementia ward playing Bach, Mozart and Bartok, I had been told to "go back to my day job", to "stop the screeching" and to "take me home". I had to break up a wheelchair fight between Beryl and Audrey before having to compete with an elderly man who had woken from a deep sleep and started shouting at me in rapid Italian.
Shaken, I left with a shattered ego and no tulips. As I walked into the lift, a nurse followed me. On the verge of crying, I told her my experience, to which she replied: "Well, at least half of them are blind; otherwise, imagine what they would have said about what you look like." To this day I still don't know if she was kidding or not. All I knew was that not all old people liked classical music.
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About TBM Consulting Group
Rapid Sustainable Results
TBM has offices in North America, China, Europe, India and Brazil. We are not career consultants. Our subject-matter professionals average 10-25 years of operational, management and executive experience. We leave behind a framework and structure for lasting change using our proprietary LeanSigma® approach, which has been continuously improved since its introduction over 20 years ago.
We help you actively implement change and transform business performance with our hands-on approach and bias for action.
Our clients are the most demanding executives and investors from multi-site, global enterprises. We work directly with executives and senior managers responsible for maximizing stakeholder value including managing directors and operating partners in private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
We work side-by-side with you to provide experiential, hands-on, rapid, sustainable business improvement, analysis and transformation. If you need training and development, our continuous improvement trainers are widely recognized as experts in their fields. They share real-world experience with your associates and help drive cultural change and transfer knowledge so you can internalize, accelerate, align and sustain the gains of your improvement activities.
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Originally posted on Fox Sports Midwest | Last updated 7/26/12
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Rafael Furcal singled home the winning run with two outs in the 12th inning and the St. Louis Cardinals dampened the Dodgers debut of Hanley Ramirez, beating Los Angeles 3-2 Wednesday night. Ramirez tripled on the first pitch he saw with his new team. The three-time All-Star infielder, acquired late Tuesday night from Miami, went 2 for 4 with a walk. He scored once and hit an RBI single in sixth that made it 2-all. Lance Berkman, who left a day earlier with a bruised right knee after being hit by a pitch, drew a one-out walk as a pinch hitter in the 12th from Jamey Wright (4-3). Matt Carpenter singled with two outs and Furcal drove home pinch runner Joe Kelly. Fernando Salas (1-3) pitched two scoreless innings to pick up his first victory since July 9, 2011, against Arizona. Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse went seven innings and allowed two runs on seven hits with no walks and four strikeouts. He also drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. Aaron Harang was even sharp for the Dodgers, giving up just two hits and two runs in 7 1-3 innings. Ramirez helped the Dodgers to a 1-0 lead in the second when he tripled off the wall in center and scored on James Loney's sacrifice fly. After St. Louis grabbed a 2-1 advantage on Lohse's sacrifice fly in the fifth, Ramirez tied it with a two-out single in the sixth. Ramirez played third base, the spot he moved to with the Marlins to make room for new shortstop Jose Reyes. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he plans to put Ramirez at shortstop when the former NL batting champion is comfortable with the switch back to his old position. Mattingly was ejected by home plate umpire Jeff Kellogg for arguing balls and strikes while on the mound during a 10th-inning pitching change. The ejection was the fifth this season for Mattingly. NOTES: David Freese had two hits for St. Louis. He is batting .565 (13 for 23) during an eight-game hitting streak. ... Dodgers starter Chris Capuano (10-5) can match his win total for 2011 with a victory Thursday. He'll have to reverse some history -- he is winless in five career games at Busch Stadium (0-3, 7.04 ERA). ... Lohse's quality start was the 20th in a row for the Cardinals.
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Audrey Florence Watts age 72 of Alford passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at her home. She had been a resident of this area for fourteen years coming here from Bradenton, Fl. Mrs. Watts was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ LDS.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Florence Laco Van Straden.
Survivors include her husband Edward Watts of Alford, nine sons; Gwydion Stone of Seattle, Wa, Terry Meyer of Lawtey, Fl, Edward Rickers of Lindon, Ut, James Rye of Alford, E. Thomas Watts, Columbus, Oh, John Watts of Cape Canaveral, Fl, Jessie Watts of Cape Canaveral, Fl, Robert Watts of Sarasota, Fl and Berry Watts of Cape Canaveral, Fl. three daughters; Elizabeth Herrera of Lindon, Ut, Ruth Renae VanWhy of Amherst, Oh and Tracey Cline of Cocoa, Fl , brother; James VanStraden of Hot Springs, Ar, sister, Jeri Lynn Hoover of Tn, 27 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Watts will be held on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Church of Jesus Christ LDS of Marianna with Bishop Danny Sims officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, Grand Ridge.
The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, February 15, 2009 from 4 to 6 P.M. in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.
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Hello my name is aya and i had a nose job a month ago but two days ago my friend accidently pinched my nose from behind but he grabbed me a bit harder than the way i actually touch my nose and i was wondering if this might affect or change my nose; In pictures it looks the same but i am concerned about its shape i felt like the tip changed as if it wasn't good and as if my nose became flatter and no longer straight. I would be really thankful if anyone could help me. Thank you very much.
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One month after rhinoplasty
At one month after rhinoplasty it is unlikely that this encounter could have caused damage to your nose.
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In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of employment eligibility and identification are required at the time of hire.
San José State University is not a sponsoring agent for staff positions and may only hire individuals who are legally able to work in the United States.
Within three days from the date of hire, candidates must provide proof of identity and proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility or authorization to work in the United States.
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Published on September 6th, 2012 | by Adam Johnston4
GM Volt August Sales = 2,831 Units, New Record
September 6th, 2012 by Adam Johnston
August sales of the GM Chevy Volt are their best yet.
According to Autoblog Green, 2,831 GM Volts were sold in August. That is higher than its previous best in March of 2012, when the GM Chevy Volt sold 2,289 units.
Michelle Malcho, a GM Spokesperson told the Detroit Free Press the following:
"We're really seeing momentum continuing to build. As people see their neighbors have one and as they start to understand the technology and are able to drive it, they put it into their consideration."
Malcho also noted that one-third of all Volt sales come from California, while Michigan provides a strong sales base.
It's also expected the GM Volt plant in Hamtramck, Michigan will shut down for one month starting mid-September. The reasoning for the month-long closure is likely due to retooling, levelling out supply and demand levels, or a combination of both.
While nearly 3,000 Volts were sold last month, only 685 Nissan Leafs were sold. In August 2011, that number was 1,362. In July 2012, it was a much worse 395. Though, according to some of our readers wanting a Leaf, they are might hard to get in some locations, despite being advertised as available. Odd.
Source: Autoblog Green
Image Credit: GM Volt at 2012 New York International Auto Show via Shutterstock
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Shane & Shane Family Night
The Church of The Apostles
Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)
The Church of The Apostles is excited to welcome Shane & Shane in concert on April 12 to benefit Atlanta Mission.
The Church of The Apostles will donate $5.00 from each ticket sold to Atlanta Mission to help transform the lives of those facing homelessness in the city of Atlanta.
This evening for the whole family will begin with food trucks at 5:00 p.m. followed by programs for preschool & elementary children at 6:30 p.m.
Nursery is provided for infants – 2 year olds
We will have a fun movie for 3 Year Olds – PreK
Brandon Rushin will be here with a great program for kindergartners – 4th grade
Adults & students are then invited to the concert in the main Sanctuary beginning at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.
All activities for kids are FREE with the purchase of a ticket to the concert.
Concert tickets are $15 each.
The Church of The Apostles is an evangelical, Anglican congregation, declaring the whole counsel of God, as evidenced through our Statement of Faith. Nothing we do is as important as following Jesus' words in Matthew 24:14, "And this Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations."
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Using experts from both codes (league and union) we have devised a program to cater for children of all abilities, offering them a platform to thrive in a friendly, safe and inclusive environment.
As enthusiasts of the oval shaped ball, we believe that our fun themed, non contact rugby classes offer any preschool child with boundless energy the perfect forum for racing around and making friends while feeling part of something extra special.
Our sister operation, Little Kickers, already inspires some 23,000 kids a week globally to enjoy a gentle, yet structured introduction to the World Game. However, we're only too aware that soccer isn't everyone's cup of tea and that for some it's the cut and thrust of the oval ball that generates the biggest buzz, which is uncannily where we come in!
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DDM is excited to announce the new ddm "Billet SIX" wheels for the HPI Baja, Losi 5IVE-T and Losi Desert Buggy XL vehicles. Cutting no corners and wanting to finish the custom look we also have made 7075 Aluminum beadlock rings available in both standard and HD lipped versions. Continue reading
NEW from ddm is the Black Magic hardened steel transmission gears for the HPI Baja 5B/5T/5SC available now! These gears are made in the United States and offer unparalleled strength. Cut from premium 1141 steel that has been heat treated we are sure that you can push the limits of power with your Baja. Continue reading
ddm is pleased to announce our 2013 Labor Day Weekend Sale 15% off!
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Now available at ddm is the long awaited Hitec HS-900SGS Servo and installation kit! Available to ship TODAY July 30, 2013. This thread will serve as a central hub to help answer any tech help about this conversion/install as well as any general questions and feedback that can be addressed. Below is the story on how we were able to get the most complete and refined steering solution for the Losi 5IVE. Continue reading
Here at ddm we collaborated with Bruce Bennett, the owner of Stage 8 fasteners to bring a simple and extremely effective product to the RC industry. He has been making locking fasteners for years on things like drag cars, performance street cars, military drones, and more! He is a very cool guy and was thrilled to work with us on this project. He was able to take some of his existing products and modify them for use with many pipes and manifolds that we use in 1/5th scale RC. Continue reading
The team chase Compound race facility is a RC club, its sole purpose to provide a fun place for our club to meet and race. The Team Chase compound is a private facility and only club members are allowed to race. Continue reading
Brand New offering from DDM, the new ddm Dominator ® tuned exhaust pipe for Losi 5ive is now available. This is a fantastic pipe – the mount is rock solid and the powerband hits hard (especially in the area of low end torque). After many months of work in designing and manufacturing this pipe, we are really happy with the final result. Continue reading
The DDM HD Shock Springs for the Losi 5ive-T are now available. Continue reading
DDM billet aluminum fan cover for large scale gas RC vehicles and gas scooters. Much stronger than stock cover. Features reinforced mounts for extra durability. Available in polished finish, or choice of anodized color.
New from DDM Racing Aluminum Front Top Chassis Brace for Losi 5ive Continue reading
The DDM hex drivers have proved popular, and we have listened to your suggestions by expanding our product range with several different handles, ball-end style drivers, and bit holders (socket adapters).
Here are our original hex drivers – 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm:
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RCLS Vendor Giveaway #3 for the HPI Baja from DDM a Rear V2 Dominator Baja tuned Pipe. Continue reading


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David Cameron's pledge to slash the number of immigrants coming to Britain is in tatters, a new report reveals.
The PM promised in 2011 to cut the number of new arrivals in the UK to fewer than 100,000 a year.
But experts now predict net migration will remain at 140,000 in 2013 — just 20,000 less than this year.
And the total is expected to RISE in 2014, when 30 million Bulgarians and Romanians get the right to live unrestricted in the UK, the Institute for Public Policy Research warns.
The think tank also says the immigration cap is blocking entry to people who could boost Britain's economy.
It says April's clampdown on foreign students has cost the UK £15billion in lost business.
IPPR chief Sarah Mulley said: "The net migration target is keeping out migrants who make a significant economic contribution and are not the focus of public concerns."
The UK Border Agency has a backlog of almost 300,000 unprocessed immigration and asylum cases.
Meanwhile Abu Qatada, who is fighting deportation to Jordan, is desperate to leave the UK for another country.
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Seriously... No idea how I've went this long without a Clarisonic. I've been being a cheapskate and I should have taken the plunge years ago. I took advantage of the 20% off promo code and also used my Birchbox points I had been hoarding to get a great deal on the Mia 1 :) My face feels 100 times cleaner when I use this! I don't think my face will ever really feel clean from just washing with my hands again. I'm not going to be using it every day though because I love my exfoliators and Jamie said in the Facebook live video that it was too harsh to use the two together. It will definitely be used 3-4 times a week though. One of the best purchases I've made in years!!!5
I've always had good skin with minimal acne until I got into my twenties. I've been trying many different alternatives to keeping my acne at bay, and after about 2 months of using this product I love it. Originally it made my skin really dry, but now I use a more intense night cream and my skin is great. I use it almost every day and the charge lasts forever so you can travel for a week and not worry about bringing the plug.5
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Evidently, the Illinois legislation to change the legal definition of marriage to allow gay marriages has stalled in the Senate.
According to the story below, the session adjourns Wednesday, January 9. Assuming that the bill stays stalled, the measure will not be heard this year. The story implies that the bill would have passed if all members of the Senate had been present.
I've been through more of these legislative throw downs than I can remember. Based on what I've experienced I would guess that there was so much pressure on both sides of the question from constituents in the various legislators' districts that they decided they would lose support, no matter how they voted. So, they worked together to keep the bill from coming to a vote. If that happened, the real action was behind closed doors and between the legislators, who will never tell anyone outside exactly what took place.
As I said, I'm just guessing. But it is an educated guess.
The EWTN story about this situation says in part:
An Illinois bill to redefine marriage came to a halt in the last days of the legislative session, leading marriage advocates to criticize the notion that "gay marriage" is inevitable.
"This is a tremendous victory for the grassroots in Illinois," said National Organization for Marriage president Brian Brown on Jan. 4.
"Thousands of people of faith telephoned, emailed and wrote to Senators to oppose the redefinition of marriage," he explained. "They overcome the machine that so often rules in Illinois politics, and they showed that nothing is inevitable about same-sex 'marriage.'"
Brown praised the Illinois Senate for "resisting the push of political activists to redefine marriage and to impose a same-sex 'marriage' scheme on the people of Illinois."
Illinois State Sen. Heather Steans and State Rep. Greg Harris, both Chicago Democrats, tried to pass the "gay marriage" bill before the Jan. 9 end of the legislative session. It passed a Senate committee but lacked support to pass the Senate and was not brought to the floor, the Associated Press reported.
The failure was in part due to the absence of three senators due to family commitments. Supporters of the bill said the votes of the missing lawmakers – Republican Suzi Schmidt and Democrats Jeffrey Schoenberg and James Clayborne – were critical.
Brown said the Republican Senate Caucus "stood firm against redefining marriage" while "several stalwart and principled Democrats" also opposed the bill.
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Can you give cats B-12 vitamin? I read that it would boost their energy. But is it safe to give cats OTC vitamins?
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I gave a previous cat (now at the Rainbow Bridge) I used to give B-12 to. He had a liver problem. Of course, I would discuss this with your vet first before you give your cat anything. Also, B-12 can upset the stomach. My cat could not take oral B-12 crushed and mixed in his food because it would always make him thow up. It is also available as in Intramuscular injection which your vet can administer. Again, discuss all this with your vet and have your cat examined to see why her energy level is low first.
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yes! My vet actually recommended me giving Phil b12 for his digestive issues. It helps them to absorb nutrients more efficiently! He doesnt have any problems with it. Its one of the few suppliments I give him everyday. I buy it at the Vitamin Shoppe ( us chain) because I can get 100 break open powder capsules for about 6$. Liquid is also good. I just mix it with his wet food. Its also soluble, so they will just pass what they don't use. Good luck!
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The Kirby Volunteer Corp was established in conjunction with the Kirby Auxiliary to give an opportunity for further community involvement to those in and around the Piatt County area while continuing to foster a positive, caring atmosphere for healing. Volunteers can now get involved at either the Kirby Medical Center Welcome Desk, as Greeters, or assisting and escorting patients and visitors throughout the building.
The Kirby Volunteer Corp provides a highly educational atmosphere for students to log hours in the field of health services, while participating in a team-driven environment. Anyone, from high school students to retirees, is welcome to apply to become a member of the Kirby Volunteer Corp. Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday, 7 am – 7 pm. For more information, please contact Heidi Apperson at Kirby Medical Center by calling (217) 762-1513.


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Nitor offers a range of services across the software product lifecycle– from conceptualization, business analysis and prototyping to pre-sales support, maintenance and upgrade. Nitor's Product Engineering practice partners with companies to develop niche products, enhance the maturity of existing products, and transform application portfolios
Nitor provides end to end data engineering services from 'Database design and Architecture' to 'Business Analytics' and beyond for ISVs + SIs
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Nitor develops native, web and hybrid mobile applications across platforms. Our applications that have gained mass acceptance include mobile analytics and reporting apps, store locators, financial advisory services, and business process apps with line of business integration.
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Cal People and Computer Training (CalPact)
CalPact offers computer training to UCB staff to learn new skills, enhance productivity and career mobility on campus.
On-Site Classes
- CalPact Schedule (requires Calnet login)
On-site computer classes are sponsored by Staff Learning and Development in support of your Professional Development.
To Register for instructor led training:
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- Authenticate using your Calnet ID
- Select UC Learning Center in the Self Service section.
- From there you can browse or search by topic to find the course or resource you seek.
Online Resources
- CreativeSuiteLovers.com - the goal of this group is to help creative people work smarter & faster. At every meeting we try to cover some intro topics along with power user tips, tricks and powerful (yet under-utilized) tools in Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Learn.WordPress.com is a tutorial site with 12 detailed guides that are designed to get a new WordPress.com user up and running as quickly and easily as possible. The site is also useful for WordPress users who are looking to add features and upgrades to existing sites.
- e-Learn, aka "Skillsoft" offers interactive courses and books on a wide range of business and IT topics which are available 24/7. To access e-Learn, follow these steps:
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- Safari Books Online is the premier on-demand digital library providing over 12,400 technology, digital media and business books and videos online, including a large assortment of O'Reilly Media books. To access Safari Books Online, follow these steps:
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- Select "UC Learning Center" in the Self Service section
- Search for "Safari Books" then click "Start"
- Free Downloadable Quick Reference Guides for Microsoft, Apple and Adobe Products, and a few more.
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On-Campus Resources
- Communities of Practice – Technology
- AppNet: A platform-agnostic, community of practice welcome to anyone creating, deploying or managing web, desktop or mobile software for UC Berkeley.
- BDUG - Berkeley Drupal Users Group: Monthly meetings open to anyone interested in learning, teaching or networking about Drupal. UCD - Campus User-Centered Design Group: User-centered design is a design philosophy and a process in which the needs, wants, and limitations of the users of a product are given attention at each stage of the design process. UCD is dedicated to improving the usefulness, usability, and user experience of campus projects by teaching, training and providing expertise about user-centered design.
- DataNet: A voluntary community of practice for UC Berkeley affiliates interested in database- and data-related topics, such as: database design and maintenance, data security, databases and business process analysis, heritage databases, and Excel as a data management tool.
- Micronet: Micronet is a voluntary organization for IT professionals at the University of California, Berkeley and others who are involved with or interested in campus computing support.
- Social Media User Group (SMUG): This group has a bSpace site with useful resources. Contact Christina Sponselli (email@example.com) to be added to the site.
- WebAccess: This group offers clinics that allow web developers to experience their site as seen through a screen reader, allowing them a chance to review and correct code to make their sites more accessible, review the latest advances in web technology, advocate for more accessible information, and share our expertise with the campus and the larger community. See also: Campus WebDesign Templates.
- Webnet: A voluntary organization for affiliates of UC Berkeley to discuss World-Wide Web related issues.
- Educational Technology Services offers hands-on multimedia training workshops for UCB Faculty and staff.
- Business Systems Training for on-campus computer systems.
- BFS (Berkeley Financial System) keyboard shortcuts.
Fee-based Training
- AcademyX offers UC 40% off Adobe, Microsoft, programming, database, web design, web development, social media and web marketing classes. To get the UC rate, type "ucberk40" in the available box, then hit "recalculate" to see discounted price.
- LearnComputer! offers UC 30% of retails for courses in Java, Android, Apache, Tomcat, Networking, Linux, SQL, MySQL and PHP, etc. To get the UC rate, type "UC" in the "Enter Discount Code" box on the registration page. Learn iT! offers training in Desktop Applications, Technical Certifications and Professional Development. Discounts range from 5%-25%. People on the Go offers UC employees a 30% discount. They also offer Free Lunch & Learn Webinars.
- Peralta Community College District (Alameda, Berkeley, Laney, Merritt)
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- Quickstart Intelligence - provides technical training for Microsoft technologies, VMware, Citrix and Cisco. Discounts available from 15-50%. Contact email@example.com for details.
- Sansa Technology provides a 20-50% discount to UC Berkeley staff on Technical Training in Android Development, Agile & Scrum, Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, NET, HTML-5, Flex, Java, J2EE, Oracle, Project Management, Quality Assurance. Email firstname.lastname@example.com to register for a course.
- UC Berkeley Extension offers eligible staff receive discounts on Extension courses. Please see Sponsored Tuition Extension Program.
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Lecturing and Health Promotion
Your employee's health is of vital importance and can affect productivity, moral and attendance. Dr. Turner ND is available to bring wellness back into your workplace through lectures and seminars, in both private and corporate settings. For more information or to book one of the following options, please contact Clear Medicine at 416.579.9105
Corporate Wellness via Lunch and Learns:
How to Balance Your Hormones - in 30 Days Flat! No matter how an imbalance manifests on the outside, the internal reality remains the same—any and all hormonal imbalance leads to difficulty losing weight and increased risk of obesity. Unfortunately, the most common imbalances cannot be solved by dieting alone. In fact, they can prevent successful fat loss, even when great diet and exercise plans are in place. In this engaging and interactive lecture, Dr. Natasha Turner ND uncovers the real causes of weight gain that is behind the growing obesity epidemic. Discover how you can reduce and reverse abdominal fat, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, systemic inflammation and cholesterol levels. You won't want to miss this engaging lecture.
How to Restore Your Health, Reduce Stress and Decrease Belly Fat: Dr. Turner ND addresses the two most common hormonal imbalances today: excess insulin and high cortisol. Why these two? Although both insulin and cortisol play an essential role in healthy body function, an excess of either hormone can be destructive to your metabolism, body composition and overall wellness. Together, they have become recognized as the root cause of obesity and unhealthy aging, often leading to digestive disorders, anxiety, fatigue, weight gain, cravings, abdominal fat, irritability, insomnia, headaches and even depression. In this engaging lecture, Dr. Turner ND uncovers a 30-day plan so you can reduce and reverse abdominal fat, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, systemic inflammation and cholesterol levels.
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October 26, 2008
Kåre Week, Day 2 (Part 1): Freakin' Sweet Lunch at Momofuku Ssam Bar, and Riding the Staten Island Ferry
"Hey, Olivia!" I said as she rounded the corner of Momofuku Ssam Bar.
"ANTHONY BOURDAIN. IN THERE." Her eyes were aglow with the fiery passion that is, "I Am In Love with Anthony Bourdain."
"Yeah, David Chang's in there too, looks like they're taping some—"
"ANTHONY BOURDAIN! OH MY GOD." Her eyes went up one notch crazier to, "I Am Going to Kidnap Anthony Bourdain."
"ANTHONYYYyyyy Anthonyyyy Anthonyyyy..." She trailed off with some foaming at the mouth.
I mean, in her mind she was probably foaming at the mouth. In real life, she appeared to be mentally stable. But then again, don't we all? Don't we all?
Although I consider Ssam Bar a splurge meal, their semi-new prix fixe menu of three courses for $28 is a great deal that'll leave you stuffed for half the price of dinner. Kåre and I each ordered from the prix fixe menu and got different items to maximizing our diversity. You'd be dumb not to. Since Olivia is a newly christened celiac (insert sad face), she just ordered ham and brussels sprouts and shared whatever non-gluten-tainted dishes we had ordered.
For my appetizer, I chose the charred squid salad. I never order squid unless I know it'll be awesome. And I knew. Yes. Soft, slightly chewy rings-o-squid dressed in some sweet-spicy-tart dressing with salady things that I can't remember because all I really cared about was the squid. Altogether, it was a great balance of squid and vegetable matter. To answer the grand question, "Would I eat a bucket of this?" the answer is, "Yes."
Kåre started with the pork buns, one of David Chang's most beloved dishes. While each bite is mostly a blast of porcine fat, every component is crucial to the magical "pork bun" experience—pillowy bun smeared with sweet hoisin sauce, juicy pork belly chunks glistening with 50% fat, crisp, paper-thin slices of cucumber, and a sprinkling of chopped scallions. You could add Sriracha for a kick of spiciness, but otherwise I can't imagine why you'd change anything. Kåre said this was his favorite dish of the meal.
Spicy rice cakes with pork sausage, crispy shallots, and other vegetable-like things, is one of my favorite dishes ever. Most glutinous rice cakes I've had are just chewy and soft all throughout, but these are also crispy on the outside. Kåre had never eaten these kinds of rice cakes before; he approved.
Each bite of crisp lamb belly oozed with fat, mixed with some lamb and lamb juice. It was like the deep-fried meat equivalent of biting into a sweet, ripe, juicy apple, if that makes any sense. Maybe not. Whether or not you know what I'm talking about, you must order this. And you must like it. Only failures dislike crunchy, breaded, deep-fried slabs-o-fat.
My favorite part of the Benton's smoky mountain country ham with red-eye gravy (coffee-flavored) and Sullivan Street Bakery bread is probably the bread, not because I dislike ham (not that I'd order it either) but because I really like chewy, crusty Sullivan Street Bakery bread. The ham is nice, considering that I'm not in love with the ham family. Soft and...porky...and...um...stuff. I'm not a ham connoisseur.
Behold my favorite form of brussels sprouts: fried. Satur farm's fried brussels sprouts with mint, scallions, and fish sauce vinaigrette isn't on the prix fixe menu, but you should order it anyway. Tiny wedges of crispy cruciferous layers await you.
The desserts are interesting and are a nice way to end the meal, but I have yet to love any Ssam Bar sweet. What I mostly remember about the PB & J—panna cotta atop salty. crunchy peanut buttery thing with concord grape jelly—is the panna cotta. The salty panna cotta. I suppose the saltiness is less apparent when you eat it with everything else.
I'm a bigger fan of the cashew blondie pie, with white chocolate shavings, although like the last time I ate it, I still thought it was too sweet. It also tasted heavier than last time (Kåre and I couldn't finish it), maybe because I was eating it during lunch instead of dinner.
During the meal we periodically looked towards the front table to see what was going on in Bourdain-Chang world. At some point they brought out a huge-ass cake. There it is.
As Anthony walked by our table after taking photos with the rest of the Momofuku Ssam Bar crew, Olivia
declared her love for him said she was a fan and shook his hand. Then she blushed and glowed with the power of a thousand rainbow unicorns who just smoked pot.
How often do I run into famous food celebrities in the city? Uh, like never. Kåre got pretty lucky for his first "real" meal in the city. Or maybe I got lucky by eating with Kåre. Hmm!
Next door to Ssam Bar is Sambas Deli, THE DELI OF LIFE. OF LIFE. It's not a lofty claim; it's the truth. Olivia and Kåre basked in its unearthly, conveniently located powers.
We also stopped by Porto Rico so Kåre could buy his favorite thing in the world: COFFEE BEANS.
And then Kåre and I went to Staten Island. Because when you put yourself in Robyn's hands, she takes care of you—by bringing you to the most suburban borough in New York City.
Of course, the real point of going to Staten Island was to ride the free ferry. While I thought it was my first time riding the ferry, as soon as I stepped into the ferry memories from my childhood came flooding back. "I have definitely been here before. ...This is weird." The snack area and the windows tipped me off. It's strange to discover what memories are wedged in the back of your mind, stuck between other useless memories.
We made our way to the front of the ferry to stare at the other people at the front of the ferry.
And to catch a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty.
And to take photos of the other person taking photos.
And to breathe in the non-city air.
When we got to Staten Island, we didn't immediately get back onto a returning ferry; we briefly roamed. You can't really roam for much longer than that. The brief roam, plus more, are coming up in the next entry.
Kåre Week, Day 1: Falafels at Taim
I Momofuku Ssam Bar-ed, And All Was Good With the World
Momofuku Ssam Bar
207 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Porto Rico
40 1/2 St Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003
Staten Island Ferry
Whitehall Terminal
Posted by roboppy at 12:06 AM
David Chang and Anthony Bourdain! Can you send Kåre to Singapore please. I think he is lucky.
Loved how nonchalant you were too when you met them. I don't get star-stuck with normal celebrities, but I do get it with foodie celebrities. Once I met Giada and I was an incoherent mess. But that could also be due to the fact that I love her (sorry Todd.)
By the way those video cameras are pointed, I think you're going to be on TV Robyn!
Oh Robyn, you had a brush with AB! He's currently filming in the Philippines for NR season 6, and friends of mine and I took off to where we thought he'd be, only to get there too early. We do know someone who will host him on his trip. We were definitely fangirls at our best!
I like the description of the b/sprounts vinaigrette, very Vietnamese with herbs and fish sauce. I may attempt to do one up since I love b/sprouts!
Posted by: Mila at October 26, 2008 8:11 AM [#]
Oooo Anthony Bourdain...
I probably would have just stared at him the whole time...a little bit of drool leaking...haha
Posted by: Kate at October 27, 2008 12:01 AM [#]
David: I'm sure Kåre would love to go to Singapore!
I was kinda like "whoa!" when I saw em, but there are very few famous people that would make me hyperventilate or something. A few musicians, maybe. Not that I'd approach anyone cos I'd be afraid of bothering them.
NOOO I hope I'm not on tv.
Mila: I heard he finally made it over to the Philippines, yay! I hope your stalking pays off. ;)
I love brussels sprouts too, but have never cooked em! I suck.
Betsy: The ferry is fun, mostly because it's FREEE! :D A nice getaway from the city as well. AND IT'S FREEE!!
You can form a club of vegetarians who love AB? ;) Or does that already exist?
Sheena: Thanks for reading!
Leigh: I feel bad saying that I haven't watched much of Anthony's shows, although the ones I did see were awesome. I should..uh..watch the rest..
Kåre: I've been saying "nice" more lately. Now I can channel the power of KÅRE ALL THE TIME.
Mm pork bun. You should get Morten to make you some! Here's a recipe.
Kate: You and Olivia could be BEST FRIENDS.
i also enjoyed the lil'ferry ride, esp. my dad cause it was free. ha!
oh gawd, that pork bun is calling my name, ooozing w/ yummy fat.
Posted by: maomau at October 27, 2008 1:53 AM [#]
Hungry, hungry, hungry, hungry.....
and it's 11PM.....AAAARGHH.....
Posted by: Jane H. at October 27, 2008 2:09 AM [#]
ANTHONY BOURDAIN!?!?!?!!!!!!! OMGAWWWWWD!!!!!!LKJDFKJALK coooooooool!!!!!!! and fried fats!!!!!!
Posted by: Joanne at October 27, 2008 3:47 AM [#]
Sup Rob-O?!
I have not posted in comments for a span but I will today. What in the name of ZIZEN is happening in that alley in the "Deli of Life" photo? In the future please give a NSFW heads up. LOL >^..^
Posted by: redrhino at October 27, 2008 3:22 PM [#]
My favorite line: "Then she blushed and glowed with the power of a thousand rainbow unicorns who just smoked pot." It will bring me happiness throughout the entire day. The food, of course, looked tasty! And yeah, free ferry rides are fun in my book, too!
Ahhh! Also, I meant to express my sympathies for Olivia's celiac diagnosis. No, it's not the end of the world, but it makes eating a lot rougher, especially when eating out. I hope she's not having a hard time finding food that will satiate her body and her spirit and all that!
Posted by: Julie at October 27, 2008 4:12 PM [#]
As I write this, they're making a Manatee cake on Ace of Cakes. Yep, I thought of this blog.
Posted by: Angeline at October 27, 2008 9:42 PM [#]
maomau: It takes with fat ooze.
Jane: I hope you dreamt of pork buns! Ehhh?
Joanne: Bourdain + fried fats = successful day.
redrhino: They're hugging!...
Julie: I'm glad I brought you happies. :) And I think Olivia is doing ok. Just no more croissants or pastries or breads or..um..yeah..
Mitzy: I'm sure you'd love it!
Olivia: We'll get it for you. Don't worry.
Angeline: OMG OMG OMG I LOVE MANATEES!! As you knew. Yes.
I miss pork buns.. it's been awhile...
&Anthony Bourdain <3 Where do I even begin.. A foodie girl's wet dream!!! HAHAHA...
Posted by: Miss Tiffie at October 28, 2008 9:31 AM [#]
I am so jealous. Seriously. Anthony Bourdain! Tony! OMG!!!! I would have died. He is the one person I would love to meet - or even see in person...or just bask in his awesome presence from afar. Geeze. Some people have all the luck! Talk a bout being in the right place at the right time. ;)
Posted by: MessyJessy at February 16, 2009 10:42 PM [#]


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This is going to be a bit of a novel, so I apologize in advance.
I was in the middle of wrapping a new (whopping 1 pound) skein of yarn into a ball and decided after 5 hours or so of doing it, that I needed a break. While I was away, and without me knowing, the dogs had found the yarn and mistaking it for a toy, decided to play with it.
Now, I had a the start of a simple garter stitch scarf going on the end of this yarn and it was thankfully undamaged by the dogs' "playtime". However, the length of the working yarn has now drastically shortened to about 6-8 feet.
Now, I'm by no means a math expert, but I do believe I don't have enough working yarn to make a scarf. I do, however, after another 5 hours of straightening out the yarn, have another, rather sizable ball to work with.
Seeing as I have little interest in starting over from scratch on the new ball, I thought maybe I could join the new ball to the project to avoid frogging it. Now, I've Googled joining techniques and found this page (http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/qt/new-ball.htm) on the subject. Would either of these (I'd most likely be trying the second one) be feasible for a beginner to do? If not, what would you recommend?
A knit-in join would work fine.
There are more videos on joining here.http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/knitting-tips
Tip: Try to create your join near the start/end of a row (1-2 sts in) even if it means wasting a few inches of yarn. It shows up less than having a join right smack dab in the middle of your work.


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