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- Share your pictures and stories on the Team Hornady scrapbook page.
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The Christmas Tree at the Lee's Summit Animal Shelter, 1991 SE Hamblen Road, is up and awaiting donations. The Shelter is seeking kitten and cat food, puppy and dog food, kitty litter, blankets and toys to assist the animals awaiting adoption. During the holidays, the Lee's Summit Animal Shelter will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as New Year's Day. For more information, call 816-969-1640.
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- On the day before your jury duty, please call the Juror Line after 3:00 p.m. 413-748-7949
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For public transportation information to the courthouse, visit the Pioneer Valley Regional Transit Authority website or call 413-781-7882.
The Chicopee District Court is accessible by the Green 1 Line (Chicopee Center, Chicopee Big Y, Sumner Allen) of the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority.
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Takeem406 wrote:A shell on a stake looks like a half a goose in the air unless the birds are coming right over the top.
Better off savings for a few full bodies.
But as mentioned above the flag is magical! It's almost as important at calling or better!
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tornadochaser wrote:Unless you need stakes to get the decoys up out of stubble for visibility, they really aren't necessary. A flag is all the motion you need.
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Sportdog7 wrote:Thanks for your info. But the reason I want to use stakes is because many times the shells are hidden by the surrounding cover getting them off the ground allows me the option depending on field conditions to elevate or not. I want to give them motion and I do remember something about the part being available at hardware stores. I just don't remember what the partis or how its atteched.
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Studying abroad is an investment in your future. Like any other type of investment, it requires planning, careful management, creativity, perseverance and commitment. The personal, academic and professional rewards will last a lifetime.
Calculate all of your current on-campus costs. To determine your annual budget, add up your rent, meals, tuition and fees, travel expenses (don't forget the ski trip during semester break and the trip to Florida during spring break!), entertainment, books, supplies, etc. The Office of Financial Aid has determined that the average in-state MSU student spends approximately $20,456 per year on tuition and fees, room and board, transportation, books, and personal expenses. Use this as a baseline for comparison of costs abroad, but keep in mind the cost of living at the study abroad location could be more or less than what you're presently spending. Don't plan with the idea that you will find work while abroad.
Check the program information sheet and OSA Web site for program expenses. Items included in the program fee are listed in each program's information sheet as well as on the OSA Web site. It will be helpful to plan for these primary costs:
You can also use the Study Abroad Cost Worksheet (PDF)* to estimate your expenses.
If program costs are unclear, contact the Office of Study Abroad for a breakdown of expenses.
Determine your needs and interests. Compare the features and costs of various programs to find the best match. Various factors that influence the total cost of participating in a study abroad program include:
Make the program work toward your long-term goals and it will be worth the investment!
Once you know the costs, set a budget and stick to it! If you are getting outside support, itemize your list and determine what you can pay for and where you will need help.
Set priorities. Try to put aside 25% to 50% of your paycheck and deposit funds into a separate study abroad account (pay yourself for studying abroad first). Choose to work longer hours or get a part-time job for additional funds towards study abroad. Postpone the purchase of that big ticket item you were considering (new car, motorcycle, wide screen TV, etc.) and use funds for your study abroad program instead.
Financial assistance is available when students make appropriate arrangements with MSU's Office of Study Abroad and Office of Financial Aid.
If you are not currently receiving financial aid, you may apply for aid by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at the Office of Financial Aid. All students are eligible for either need-based or non-need-based aid programs.
If you currently receive financial aid, you must first apply to a study abroad program. The Office of Study Abroad will then forward a Financial Aid Approval Form (FAAF) to the Office of Financial Aid for processing. This form will list the approximate amount of money needed (including airfare and spending money) to finance that particular study abroad program. You must have an up-to-date FAFSA for the period you wish to study abroad. Summer programs are included in the previous academic year (e.g. the 2008-09 FAFSA applies to Summer 2009 aid).
While the amount of your aid can be increased due to the additional costs involved in studying abroad, do not assume you will be awarded 100% of the money needed to cover the costs of your program. Always seek additional sources of funding. A listing of alternative student loans is available from the Office of Financial Aid. You may apply for these loans once you receive the e-mail notifying you of your award.
Additionally, students may use their Michigan Education Trust (MET) for study abroad.
It's important to discuss with a Financial Aid Adviser how your use of financial aid funds for studying abroad may (or may not) affect your financial aid package needed to pay for subsequent semesters! You don't want to come home from studying abroad and find out you don't have enough aid remaining to pay for the next semester.
Michigan State University offers many study abroad scholarship opportunities. Some of MSU's scholarships are administered by various colleges – others are administered by the Office of Study Abroad. You can find detailed information about these scholarship opportunities at Study Abroad - Scholarships.
The Office of Study Abroad has scholarships available to MSU students who apply to any credit-bearing study abroad program. These scholarships are based on academic performance exclusively or on both academic performance and financial need. The award groups are separate and very competitive. A generous endowment from the MSU Federal Credit Union, as well as additional resources provided through the Forest Akers Endowment, the MSU Alumni Association, the Australia-Pacific Council, Eleanor and Charles Greenleaf Sr., Brigitte and Thomas Huff, the Georges Jules Joyaux Memorial Fund, the Kellogg Foundation, Charles and Marjorie Gliozzo, and contributors to the Overseas Study Endowment provide funding for these scholarships.
Other on-campus units, local professional and social societies, and service organizations may also provide scholarship opportunities.
Make note of and be careful not to miss scholarship deadlines!
Fundraising will help to make your trip more affordable and serves as a way to educate the public.
If you select a program that helps achieve your long-term goals, it will be easier to solicit funds from external sources. Keep in mind that local, regional and national groups, as well as individuals, are all possible contributors. They include:
Direct, informal appeals often work best. Be specific on how you intend to spend the funds (airfare, program fee, tuition, personal travel, special projects, etc.). Include a photo of yourself with your request so that the receiver will establish a personal connection with you. Make donating as easy as possible (cash or check), so that you're more likely to get an actual donation rather than a promise to donate, and don't be afraid to follow up if you haven't received a response. Enthusiasm, creativity, and perseverance on your part - and not fearing rejection in some instances - will likely take you a long way. Remember every little bit helps!
In exchange for your financial support, you should pledge to "give something back," such as regular updates while you are abroad. Alternatively, upon your return you could:
Fundraising ideas that have worked:
Keys to successful fundraising: confidence and perseverance!
Keep careful records of who supported you and the amount. Be sure to express your appreciation for their support. Your energy and enthusiasm for an international experience will be contagious! Good luck!
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[ https://issues.apache.org/activemq/browse/AMQ-2929?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel&focusedCommentId=62078#action_62078 ] Timothy Bish commented on AMQ-2929: ----------------------------------- Perhaps you could create a JUnit test case that reproduces this? Or at least provide the source for your producer? > Compressed text message received by consumer uncompressed > --------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: AMQ-2929 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/activemq/browse/AMQ-2929 > Project: ActiveMQ > Issue Type: Bug > Components: Broker > Affects Versions: 5.3.2 > Environment: ActiveMQ 5.3.2 / Camel 2.2.0 > Reporter: Michael Chen > Attachments: ActiveMQConsumerTest.java, ActiveMQConsumerTest.xml > > > I have a queue setup to send and consume compressed text messages. This is done via Spring setting ActiveMQConnectionFactory.useCompression to true. If the consumer connects to this queue before the first message is arrives, everything works great. > If the messages are sent to this queue before the consumer connects, those early messages will cause ZipException "unknown compression method" when consumed by the belated consumer. Debugger shows that the ActiveMQTextMessage.content already contains the uncompressed text (with 4 leading length bytes) when ActiveMQTextMessage.getText() is called. > If I set useCompression to false, early messages are consumed with no problems. Please look into this. > I notice that after ActiveMQTextMessage.getText() decompress the message, it does not set compressed to false. Not sure if that is the cause. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - You can reply to this email to add a comment to the issue online.
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Vintage videogame found in New Mexico landfill sent to Smithsonian
By Joseph Kolb
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Reuters) - A copy of a vintage ET Atari videogame extracted from a New Mexico landfill where hundreds of the cartridges were dumped after the game flopped in the 1980s has made its way to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.
The games were found earlier this year near Alamogordo, about 200 miles (320 km) southeast of Albuquerque. The mystery behind who dumped them, and why, inspired a documentary film by Microsoft Corp's Xbox Entertainment Studios.
Among the black cartridges unearthed by archaeologists were hundreds of copies of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," widely considered to be one of the worst video games ever made.
It flopped after being rushed out to coincide with the release of Steven Spielberg's 1982 hit movie, and it contributed to the near-collapse of the game industry in its early years.
In September, the Alamogordo City Council voted to offer some of the games for sale on eBay and the council's own website. Some copies were kept locally as mementoes, and others were sent to museums, including the Smithsonian, which received its copy last week.
"The Smithsonian is no hall of fame. It's our job to share the complicated technological, cultural, and social history of any innovation, including video games," one of the museum's technicians, Drew Robarge, wrote in a blog on its website.
"That's why I was excited when we added a copy of the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Atari 2600 game to our collection. ... (It) personifies the video game crash that took place from 1982 to 1985," he wrote.
That crash was a pivotal point in the industry's history, he argued, because it bankrupted many U.S. companies, soured the video game experience for lots of consumers, and left a void into which stepped Japanese competitors such as Nintendo, Sega and Sony. Continued...


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German Stocks Rise on China Stimulus Speculation
German stocks gained, after yesterday slumping the most in seven weeks, on speculation China will announce further stimulus measures and as Spain's Cabinet approved the country's budget for 2013.
Bayer AG (BAYN) climbed 1.3 percent. Volkswagen AG (VOW) fell 2.1 percent after saying that some of its competitors risk going out of business without financial aid from European governments.
The benchmark DAX Index (DAX) climbed 0.2 percent to 7,290.02 at the close in Frankfurt, after earlier advancing as much as 0.7 percent. The equity benchmark has surged 14 percent this quarter, erasing its 7.6 percent slide in the second quarter. The gauge has rallied 22 percent from its low on June 5 as European Central Bank policy makers agreed on an unlimited asset-purchase program and the Federal Reserve announced a third round of quantitative easing. The broader HDAX Index rose 0.3 percent today.
"The market is higher on speculations swirling that China will announce a large stimulus package after China National Day on Oct. 1," said Stephane Ekolo, chief European strategist at Market Securities in London.
China's equity benchmark, the Shanghai Composite, rallied as much as 3.2 percent after the Shanghai Securities News reported speculation that the China Securities Regulatory Commission would announce 10 market-stimulating measures.
The People's Bank of China may cut interest rates or the reserve-requirement ratio for lenders, according to an academic adviser to the central bank. Chen Yulu added that reverse repurchase operations remained the key monetary tool for now.
Spanish Protests
Spain's Cabinet approved the budget for 2013, which will focus on cuts rather than tax increases, Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Santamaria said today. Spain's bond yields surged yesterday amid speculation that the country's government will delay asking the European Union for further aid.
The Cabinet also approved a package of reforms that Economy Minister Luis de Guindos had promised to introduce during a meeting of euro-area finance ministers this month.
Thousands of Spanish protesters demonstrated late yesterday in Madrid, calling on Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to reverse austerity measures.
In the U.S., a report showed the world's largest economy grew in the second quarter less than previously forecast, reflecting slower gains in consumer spending and farm inventories.
The U.S. economy expanded at a 1.3 percent pace. The revision, the third estimate for the quarter, compared with a previous estimate of 1.7 percent and the Bloomberg survey's median forecast of 1.7 percent.
Competing Treatment
Bayer increased 1.3 percent to 68.40 euros, contributing the most to an advance by a gauge of European chemical makers. Pfizer Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. may have to wait until March to discover whether U.S. regulators will allow them to sell a competing treatment to Bayer's Xarelto pill. The two U.S.-based companies said that the Food and Drug Administration has set a date of March 17 to issue its decision.
Volkswagen's preferred shares lost 2.1 percent to 143.30 euros. The world's second-biggest automobile manufacturer said that European car sales will fail to recover next year, while pressure mounts to lower prices of vehicles.
Solarworld AG (SWV) soared 9.4 percent to 1.63 euros. Germany's biggest maker of solar panels rose following a report that Sharp Corp. plans to reduce its production of solar equipment in the U.S. and Europe. SMA Solar Technology AG (S92) surged 10 percent to 28.65 euros, its largest gain in two months.
Rhoen-Klinikum AG (RHK) advanced 1.4 percent to 15.27 euros as the German hospital operator said Chief Executive Officer Wolfgang Pfoehler and Chief Financial Officer Erik Hamann will leave following a failed takeover bid by Fresenius SE.
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Our 7 Day Change of Mind Guarantee means that if you change your mind for any reason about your online purchase, we're happy to give you a credit or replace it within 7 business days.
Call our Online Shop on 0800 837 867 between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and we will arrange for a returns form to be sent out to you and tell you the best way to return items to us.
The following conditions apply:
When we receive the goods they will be assessed and if they're okay, we'll cancel everything for you and issue you an Online Shop credit for the purchase price (excluding any delivery charges).
If you decide mobile broadband is not for you due to coverage issues, you can return your device within 14 days of receiving your goods and we'll cancel everything for you.
If your Home Phone Wireless product is less than 30 days old and you have used it for less than one hour and you want to return it, let us know and we'll cancel everything for you.
If your mobile still doesn't work after rebooting or updating the software here's what you should do:
If you bought the mobile online:
If you bought your mobile in a retail store:
The Vodafone team will check your device and work with you to fix the problem in line with our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act.
This may include:
You may be entitled to a loan phone from the store if one is available - you may need to pay a bond for this.
If your product is less than 28 days old and you find it has a manufacturing fault, you should be able to return it for repair. Simply take the faulty mobile and proof of purchase to your nearest Vodafone retail store.
Alternatively if you're not near a Vodafone store call our Online Shop on 0800 837 867 between 8am and 6pm. We'll discuss the fault with you, and organise the return to us. All goods must be returned together with all original packaging and accessories.
Once we receive the goods, they'll be assessed and if everything is okay, we'll either send you a replacement or give you an Online Shop credit or refund your credit card for the purchase price.
See the Terms and Conditions for Faulty Goods and Returns
For manufacturing faults on products that are more than 28 days old, please take the product, along with your receipt, to your nearest Vodafone retail store. They will send the product for repair on your behalf. Handling charges and bonds may be taken and can vary from store to store.
Notwithstanding our Returns Policy contained in our Terms and Conditions, if your Home Phone Wireless device fails to work correctly within the manufacturer's warranty period of two years, call us on 0800 189 189 and we will dispatch a replacement device along with a prepaid courier bag to return the faulty device to us.
The device (but not the Vodafone SIM card) must be returned together with the original packaging within 10 business days. If the faulty goods are not returned to us within this time, the full retail price of the new device will be charged to your Vodafone account.
Once we have received the Home Phone Wireless device, it will be assessed and if it does not meet our returns criteria and is found to be liquid or impact damaged, you will be charged the full retail price for the new device through your Vodafone account.
For full details about returning a purchase, please refer to our Online Shop Terms and Conditions
Answers to the most common questions about the Vodafone Online Shop including your orders, returns, deliveries and more.


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My long range shooter:
Rem 700 SPS Tactical 308
Millett 6-25 LRS 35mm tube 56mm objective
Originally put this together about a year ago. The Millett scope included a set of rings that seemed to be rather well made. However, they were so tall (1.635") that it was extremely difficult to get a consistent sight picture. The best three shot grouping with the "chin" weld was .551" @ 100yds.
After a considerable amount of research, I found that the original Millett rings were only 1" high. After 20 min on hold at Bushnell (the current owner of Millett), it was confirmed that ring production had been moved to China and there are presently no other rings available from Bushnell.
We did agree that something was lost in translation with regard to how to measure ring height. The Chinese rings had been measured from the bottom of the tube bore instead of the center line.
So the hunt was on for a quality set of rings that didn't cost darn near as much as the scope. Enter Seekins Precision, a small shop where the owner (Glen Seekins) still answers the phone. We determined that their 35mm low (.95") rings should be the solution. Ordered and received in short order. What I hadn't taken into consideration was that these rings are made to fit a picatinny rail not the Weaver that was installed. So another call to Seekins for the matching base.
I now have everything back together and ready for a range trip. While I haven't been able to shoot it yet, the weapon shoulders with a consistent sight picture and "cheek weld" every time.


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Trampoline Park to Host Tom Decker Fundraiser
ST. CLOUD — A local trampoline park is helping raise money for slain Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker's children.
AirMaxx Trampoline Park will donate the proceeds from Friday, Saturday and Sunday's business to the Tom Decker Family Memorial Fund.
AirMaxx co-owner Rob Young says he's working with Wives Behind Badges to help coordinate the event.
Young says the response has been so positive, he decided to hold the event over three days rather than just one. Young hopes to raise at least $20-thousand over the three day event.
Young is expecting a busy three days so he is encouraging you to go to their website at www.airmaxxtrampolinepark.com to reserve your jump time.


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Skull Caps and DoRags
Make your own Skull Cap/Do-Rag
To make your own do-rag you will need half a yard of 100% cotton fabric in your choice of patterns and colors.
Please read all 5 steps before you begin.
Step 1 gives you the measurements for the do-rag
including the pattern for the sides of cap, the measurements for the top piece and the band piece.
Step 2 and 3 shows you how to construct the sides to the top.
Step 4 shows you how to fold and sew the tail section of cap.
Step 5 shows how to sew the band on the cap and how to finish the band including ties.
Lastly you will see the finished do-rag in 2 designs.
STEP 1 ...you will need 1/2 yards of 100% cotton fabric, Cut two of sides pieces ( we will call this piece B), one piece 18" x 5" for the top (we will call this piece A) and one piece 36" x 2 1/2" for cap band.
The above pic is the sides pattern piece of the do-rag pattern piece. (We will call this piece B) You can print it out or follow the directions on the measurements. If you do print it out you may have to check the measurements anyway because some printers do not print orginial sizes.
STEP 2 ....the construction (pictured below)
Pin the rounded edge of piece B to piece A matching right sides together.
The wider end of side meets the straight edge of top. The narrower end of the side piece goes to the back.
Follow the picture above
STEP 4... sewing the back side of cap
Start Double folding the v shaped edges at the ends of cap and sew ... starting at one end, moving around the tail and around the other side.
STEP 5... Finishing the band
Next fold the raw edge of band over the cap. Folding in to form a nice clean edge and pin in place and continue to fold the entire band forming a nice band with ties. Sew from one end of ties to the other end of ties including along the cap band.
Clean up any loose or hanging threads.
You now have a completed do-rag.
if you want a longer tail; just add a couple of inches.
If you would like a bigger cap; add an 1/2 inch to the sides of the top piece and a 1/2 inch to the length of the top piece. As well as a 1/4 to 1/2 inch to the straight sides of the side pieces.
People with a lot of hair prefer a bigger cap.
Personal note: I like to cut the tip of the tail off to make a cleaner seam.
For some reason I can't get a good text viewing on the above picture. The length of the top of do-rag should be 18" from top to tip of bottom.
It should also be 5" across the top piece
STEP 3... sides sewn to top
Pin both side pieces B to either side of top piece A.
It will look like the above picture
Sew from one side around to the other leaving 1/2 inch unsewn at the end.
STEP 5...sewing the band on
Now center the cap band (the long strip of fabric) to the center edge of cap.
Sew from one end of the cap edge to the other.
Pictured below... Make it FUN!!
Remember to use your imagination.
Any fabric makes a great looking cap.
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Printers for Staff
How to add a printer using Windows 7
- Click Start- then Devices and Printers.
- Choose Add Printer near the top left of the dialog box.
- Choose Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, and click next.
- Click the printer that I want isn't listed and click next.
- Make sure the radial button next to "Find a printer in the directory, based on location or feature" is selected and click Next.
- In the Find Printers dialog box, type in the printer you want in the Name field and click Find Now.
- Once the FollowMe printer is listed, select it by highlighting the printer and click OK or simply double-click on the printer listing.
- It will then automatically install your printer, once you see that it has successfully installed (see below) click Next.
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You recently launched a new website but have little marketing experience or time to promote it while teaching full-time, or maybe you are a kinesiology student who scribbled an athletic training business idea in your textbook while studying for finals last fall. Small business problems or … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurial spirit sparked at CSUDH by new institute
Alumnus Markus Biegel: Finding Success in the Business World
As a teenager in Germany, Markus Biegel (Class of '08, B.A. Marketing and International Relations) was always looking for ways to make extra money. Today the Los Angeles resident is a very successful "serial entrepreneur," owning his own business consulting company and investing in several startups. … [Read more...]
Thomas Norman: 2014 Outstanding Professor
An example of Thomas Norman's dedication to California State University, Dominguez Hills and its students is where he chose to live—across the street from the campus. Little did Norman know in 2007 that this university would have such an impact on him. All but dissertation (ABD) in his doctoral … [Read more...]
Want to Share Your Produce? CSUDH Student Combines Entrepreneurship, Sustainability
Have you ever wanted to live life more simply, maybe in a community where everyone grew their own produce in an organic garden, and then share and trade it with their neighbors, all while living in homes powered entirely by naturally derived energy sources? Though it might sound impossible to … [Read more...]
Google Glass, Others Offer Business Students Insights into Cutting Edge Enterprise
Students along with faculty and staff from California State University, Dominguez Hills were given a glimpse into the future, if not through rose-colored glasses certainly through futuristic ones. David Zakariaie, CEO of Glassic, a private company that creates applications for Google Glass, … [Read more...]
CBAPP Faculty Leads Management Education Development Program in Ethiopia
In some respects, when companies from countries outside of Africa open businesses in Ethiopia, it's an economic opportunity for the developing nation. In other respects, such imported enterprises introduce a host of challenges, something Jim Katzenstein, a full-time lecturer of management at … [Read more...]
Student Entrepreneurs Make Winning Pitches at Business Plan Competition
Six California State University, Dominguez Hills student entrepreneurs made perhaps the most important sales pitch they'll ever make—the one that could help them properly launch their business. The students—four individuals and one team of two—from the College of Business Administration and … [Read more...]
Toro Night with LA Galaxy: Student Interns Put Their Degrees to the Test
Estevan Hernandez and Kishore Ramlagan are taking the ultimate test toward their business management and marketing degrees. Selected for a unique collaborative internship program between The Home Depot Center, the LA Galaxy, and the California State University, Dominguez Hills College of Business … [Read more...]
Kirti Celly: Professor of Marketing Publishes Seminal Study on Branding the CSU System
Kirti Celly, associate professor of marketing, at California State University, Dominguez Hills, had her article, "The California State University: A Case on Branding the Largest Public University System in the U.S." accepted for publication in an upcoming issue of the International Journal of … [Read more...]
Jim Katzenstein: Management Expert Leads Mission of Health Care and Education
Through the efforts of doctors from around the world working and teaching at local village clinics and health education, Health Span International (HSI), led by executive director Jim Katzenstein, works to help communities as far away as Tanzania or Cameroon but also closer to home, in New Orleans, … [Read more...]


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This is a discussion on Hi, I'm Ken L from Portland, OR within the New Members Introduce Yourself forums, part of the Welcome To DefensiveCarry.com category; Welcome from Alabama....
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"You'll stay with me?" [Harry]
"Until the very end," said James.
- James Potter
He was laughing at her. "Come on, you can do better than that!" he yelled, his voice echoing around the cavernous room. The second jet of light hit him squarely on the chest.
- Sirius Black
"There was a clatter as the basilisk fangs cascaded out of Hermiones arms. Running at Ron, she flung them around his neck and kissed him full on the mouth. Ron threw away the fangs and broomstick he was holding and responded with such enthusiasm that he lifted Hermione off her feet" Deathly Hallows (I think everyone thought, "Finally!")
Immense :D
The part where James started singing made me laugh..a lot :D.
And the bit where Lily said to him "i despise you" and he siad it didn't count because he already knew that, was a little heartbreaker moment. I felt so sorry for James there.
Loved the ending :D
Author's Response: Things did get a little sad at one point there -- but it had a happy ending! I'm glad you liked the story :) Thanks for the review.
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I loved the start of this chapter! It was so amusing, especially when Sirius said he would never bet about his best friend!
I also liked the interaction between Lily and James when they were talking about how their friends thought the were in a relationship, and how they both reacted. As if both were scared to say their true feelings incase they scared each other off.
Aw the last few paragraphs were genius! How James showed his anger at being suddenly ignored for no reason. The whole argument seemed so natural and FINALLY they kissed :D.
Can't wait for the last chapter!
At this point in time I could bang Lily and James' heads together! Just KISS haha :).
The way you wrote how they stood together at the window sill was lovely.
I also love that none of the teachers put a stop to the snowball fight and chuckled when you said Dumbledore threw some at the Slytherins mwhaha.
Looking forward to the remainder of the story :)
i have to say this line made me laugh:
"The other three stared at him. Sirius raised an eyebrow. "Wormtail thinks you're sexy," he informed James."
I think is developing into a great story :).
I also love how you've wrote Peter, he's not some big wimpy weirdo, but part of the 4 Marauders (most other stories describe him as if he's already drifting and following old Voldy.) So well done for that :).
I also liked how you wrote the relationship between Lily and Severus, made him seem normal :).
Hope you update soon :D
I really enjoyed your final chapter!
The way in which you wrote the interaction between James and Lily was lovely, relaxed and believable :). It just flowed so well and kept them in character.
I also laughed at the part where Sirius, Remus and Peter were bored waiting on James' return. Very Marauder like :).
When you introduced the topic of the Patronuses, I liked how you had Lily's change to a doe which signifies she has been affected by James a lot longer than she would care to admit. I also thought it funny when James took this as a sign she loved him, such a Potter like comment :P.
But I think the section that was so important and hardly ever found in any other Marauder fic, was Peter's point of view on the train. It gave me the idea that this was when he began to change and it was the start of his journey to becoming the Wormtail we are introduced to in Harry's time. It's such a slight little thing that just added to the story and showed how Peter could actually change in the years to come, and be able to betray his friends. When he realises that the three people he thought were invincible, and would always protect him, weren't so.
And oh the part with Snape was sad but beautiful :).
All in all I loved your story from start to finish :)
Author's Response: Peter's...a little tricky sometimes. Knowing how things end up, the temptation is to make him totally wimpy and unlikable, but the fact of the matter is that he WAS one of James's closest friends, and they all trusted him enough to not realize he was the spy, and to make him Secret-Keeper. He wasn't a two-timer the whole time, and I guess I'm just trying to figure out what happened. But thank you so much for reading and reviewing--the sequel's up now!
This story makes me want to hug James! I actually love this side of James, which is side I haven't seen in a lot of other fan fictions that I have read.
Your story highlights the true feelings of James, whenever Lily rejects him and it just makes my heart go out to him.
I loved it!
I just found your story recommended on the beta forums and thought I would give it a read. I thought it was great.
It was different to other characterisations of James and Lily that I've read, this sounds so natural! I also like that James tries to get Lily's attention with more subtlety than other fan fictions.
Lily's reply is also rathew witty and made me smile!
It's official...this story rocks :).
The way you write the interactions between Lily and James is just so natural and it flows.
Can't wait to read the rest :D
kirstin louise (:
Author's Response: Thanks! I really love writing all the scenes between Lily and James, so I'm glad you enjoy them too!
Wow...how chilling and evil!
Reading what Rosier was making Lily do made me cringe a little. But I felt that it added to the story so well done :)
I love how she managed to break through to tell James she loved him though, I'm guessing she might break through completely next chapter? *crosses fingers*
I actually read the memory as I enjoy them :)
And poor Grace, I'm happy she wasn't the killer!
Looking forward to the next chapter, you're a great writer :)
Author's Response: This chapter wasn't pretty awful to write. I had the first section and the memory written the day after the last chapter was posted, but it took me a while to push my way through the entire encounter with Rosier. But I'm glad you thought it well done! And I'm glad you like the memories and read this one! :) Thanks for the review! Hopefully the next chapter will be up soon.
That was so dramatic and I loved it :).
You wrote the conflict between James, Lily and Voldemort well and it was convincing, not forced.
But I think your sections on Sirius were the best, his anger at his brother, but the fact he still protected him after what he had done was so Sirius. And that last paragraph where he wrecked the bathroom and it was Lily that calmed him, not one of the Marauders was so sweet. It also seemed symbolic of the fact Lily was now one of them, not just James' girlfriend.
Love it, now get that epilogue uploaded :P
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I'm glad you thought the whole conflict with Voldemort was well done. Sirius kind of took the show in this chapter, you're write -- and oh, oh! I had wanted that final scene to represent that Lily was no longer simply James's girlfriend; in my head, this is the start of her friendship with Sirius outside of their respective relationships with James. I'm so happy you caught that :)
I just found your story and I have to say that it's a really original idea. I like that Lily is with her Muggle friends.
And I keep laughing, like when Lily says James does Ballet, that is just too funny. And the St. Dementors football team that's so original!
Love it :)
Author's Response: Yipee! I love new readers :) I'm glad you're liking it so far! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing, it's greatly appreciated!
This sounds even more heartbreaking in the book just because you get to here James and Lily interacting with Harry :(.
Very intrigued in your story (just found it)
Again wonderfully and comically written :D.
I absolutely LOVE the last two lines! Because as everyone knows she defiantly did have the last laugh!
Author's Response:
Hello k4c,
yeas, she did, didn't she? I think we all had the last laugh (apart from Bellatrix) ...
So glad her moment (through the medium of song) made you giggle! Thanks for R & R-ing,
I must say this is a clever and hilarious piece of writing!
I even had the song playing in the background as I sang your lyrics which made me laugh even harder at how well every single line fits!
"Potter's dismay at my welcome back party!"
That line had me in fits!
I also loved the last verse as it was rather comical singing it :P and I could just imagine old Voldy dancing around a room full of Death Eaters who were clapping to the beat and then he would give a great bow at the end to rapturous applause. Genius :)
Author's Response:
Hello k4c,
thanks very much! This song was written as a wee bit of fun at Voldemort's expense. Luckily, he never heard it, or I would be one dead Muggle ...
It is pretty funny to imagine him doing something so completely ooc. Perhaps if he'd sang a bit more, and schemed a bit less, he might have been a bit more satisfied with his lot in life. Then again, maybe not!
Thanks very much for R & R-ing. I'm so glad you liked it!
Ginny Weasley Potter is newly married, but matrimony was proving to be more difficult than she had ever expected. Harry was nearly always working, and her dreams of wedded bliss were slowly slipping though her fingers.
And then came Gabrielle Delacour, an incidental acquaintance and an unlikely ally. Gabrielle tries to help Ginny mend her soul and her marriage, but slowly, Ginny realises that there is more to this newfound friendship than she had ever thought possible.
I think the way you write is wonderful, so believable :).
Howver I don't really agree with what happened at some points in the story, although that may be because I'm such a Harry & Ginny fan.
Like I don't think for a minute that Harry would leave Ginny on their wedding day to go to work, he loves her too much.
I also think that you may have over exaggerated Harry's inability to read emotions when it comes to girls, as I'm sure he would know perfectly well that his being at work would take a toll on Ginny and his marriage.
However I love how you brought in Gabrielle to the story as she never features in many fan fics that I have read.
To end on a nice note and hope you don't take offence to my views, you really are a great writer, your characterisation of Harry is well written as I could see him as a bit of a workaholic. and it was a refreshing change to see the faults that Harry and Ginny's marriage could have :). Rather than the complete perfection other people tend to write about :).
Author's Response:
Ah, the conflicting Harry/Ginny shippers' view. :)
I actually hashed this out with a friend of mine who adores Harry/Ginny (I tend to gravitate toward other ships myself). We discussed how we both felt about Harry and how he would act as a trainee Head Auror. I tend to think that it would be much like undergrad work at law school. You work like a dog, with ridiculous hours mired in books and dogsbody work that no one would ever want to do. I believe that, once he actually got the job, his lot would improve, and he would be home more. Therefore, Ginny would forget about her infatuation and move on with her husband and son.
This brings to light something that I have and always will believe of Harry, and it's that he's unintentionally insensitive. He sees Ginny as this strong, independent girl who's been through hell, but after all of that, wouldn't she just want to be a girl in love with a boy? I think he'd have a hard time getting past that idea that she can and will take care of herself in order to be the doting husband he wants to be.
I understand how we can come to a bit of an impasse, as I believe that Harry isn't kittens, bunnies, and roses. He's just as screwed up as the rest of us, maybe even more so, considering his lot in life. From that, I believe that he and Ginny will have their trials and tribulations, but they'll get past them, because, face it, they've seen worse.
It's been interesting, and I hope to hear from you again. Cheers and happy reading!
"…he fell through the ancient doorway and disappeared behind the veil, which fluttered for a moment as though in a high wind and then fell back into place… Sirius must be just behind the curtain…"
Sirius Black didn't die when he fell through the veil in the Department of Mysteries. He was transported to another world: our world, where Hogwarts doesn't exist and magic lives only in the fantasy books. As Sirius tries to understand this strange new world and find his way home, he runs into some unlikely old friends. Nothing is the same behind the curtain.
Wow...this is soooo intriguing!
Can't wait to read the rest :).
I also found your statement at the beginning, "This is for everybody who never fully accepted that Sirius Black could be killed by drapery."
rather amusing :)
Author's Response: haha :) thank you! I'm glad you found it amusing. Peace, Virgil
:O...James Potter a muggle? I can't believe it.
Want to keep reading though, looking forward to where this story is headed :)
Author's Response: I couldn't help but mess with Sirius some more, haha. You may be even more shocked by what happens next ;-) Peace, Virgil
Haa the serious Sirius joke amused me rather a lot.
And yey "Remy" seems like the normal Remus we all know and love :)
Hope you update soon.
Keep up the good work :)
Author's Response: Thank you! Peace, Virgil
:O...James Potter a muggle? I can't believe it.
Want to keep reading though, looking forward to where this story is headed :)
Author's Response: Double-post, lol :)
Well I have to say I'm happy you wrote a continuation to Grave Days, which I really enjoyed.
And so far I'm enjoying this :). Bit suspicious of Dean though :o
Author's Response: Thank you, I hope that you continue to enjoy this story. Dean? I hope that youre suspicious of some of the others soon. N


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Ticket prices for Super Bowl XLV through the NFL's official resale marketplace are up 27% to over $4,000 apiece
The average price of tickets sold on the NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster was $4,091 through Jan. 30, up 27% from $3,221 on the same date last year, said Jennifer Swanson of Ticketmaster Monday night.
The most expensive was $15,946 for a 7th-row seat on the 50-yard line at Cowboys Stadium. The least was $2,189 for an end zone seat in the upper bowl.
There were 1,800 or so tickets remaining Monday night, with the lowest going for $2,750 and the highest for $23,717.
The 95,000 actual game tickets, at face prices ranging from $350 for standing-room-only to $1,200 for club seats, are long gone. That leaves fans scrambling in the secondary market. where prices ranged from $2,500 to $23,000 on StubHub and RazorGator Monday.
So what would be the out-of-pocket cost of a trip this weekend? Try $5,000 to $16,000.
Russell D'Souza of SeatGeek estimated the cost of a 4-day, 3-night trip leaving from Pittsburgh or Milwaukee Friday and returning Monday.
At the low end, he said it would cost $5,106 per person, including: $2,663 for the cheapest ticket; an average $1,150 to fly roundtrip in coach; $693 for three nights hotel accommodations; $400 for food and shuttles; and $200 for a Super Bowl party.
At the high end, the trip would run $16,328, including: $9,725 for a seat on the 50; an average $2,101 to fly round-trip in first class; $2,702 for three nights at a more expensive hotel; $1,050 to get into a top party; $750 for food and shuttles.
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In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Quality Controls Market by Application (Immunoassay, Clinical Chemistry, Molecular Diagnostics, Microbiology) Source (Serum, Blood, Plasma Based Controls) Type (Instrument Specific & Third Party Controls) - Forecast to 2020
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The global IVD quality control products market is expected to reach USD 979.0 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period of 2015 to 2020. The growth in this market is majorly driven by the growing number of accredited clinical laboratories and increasing adoption of third-party quality controls.
In this report, the IVD quality controls market is segmented based on product type, application, end user, manufacturer type, and region. Based on product type, the market is segmented into quality controls, data management solutions, and quality assurance services. In 2015, the quality controls segment accounted for the largest share of the IVD quality control products market, and is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The high growth in this segment is attributed to the growing number of accredited laboratories and increasing focus of regulatory bodies on mandating the use of quality controls to ensure the accuracy of diagnostic test results.
In 2015, North America commanded the largest share of the IVD quality control products market, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. The U.S. is a prime market for IVD quality controls due to the increasing number of accredited laboratories in the country, growing diagnostic test volumes, and rising use of quality control data management solutions to improve efficiency of laboratory operations. On the other hand, the Asia-Pacific market is expected to witness the highest growth in the coming years majorly due to the growing focus of manufacturers on improving laboratory testing quality in APAC countries. Moreover, manufacturers in these countries are looking forward to work with local government agencies and academic societies to offer external quality controls in an effort to standardize laboratory testing procedures and ensure accuracy.
Major players in the IVD quality controls market are Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (U.S.), Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (U.S.), Randox Laboratories (U.K.), Roche Diagnostics Limited (Switzerland), Abbott Laboratories, Inc. (U.S.), Danaher Corporation (U.S.), Siemens Healthcare (Germany), and Sysmex Corporation (Japan).
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Attending a Conference: Altac Edition
In early March 2013, I attended the 1st Biennial Latina/o Literary Theory and Criticism Conference at John Jay College in New York. I presented a selection from Chapter 2 of my dissertation (you can see an early draft of that here) and was very excited to share my work with other Latina/Latino studies scholars.
In early March 2013, I attended the 1st Biennial Latina/o Literary Theory and Criticism Conference at John Jay College in New York. I presented a selection from Chapter 2 of my dissertation (you can see an early draft of that here) and was very excited to share my work with other Latina/Latino studies scholars. It was the first time since I filed my dissertation that I had the chance to share my research with others in a conference setting; I thought of it as an opportunity to meet more scholars in my field of interest–considering that I work in an area that is unrelated to what I wrote my dissertation on, I often don't have the opportunity to talk to others about this side of my research agenda. In other words, I invested my own money to attend this conference because I thought it would nurture the scholarly side of my soul and add to my visibility as an academic. (I am not saying that there are not other ways of doing this, but that this is why I chose to attend this conference.) Also, let me add that I have family in New York City, so I can offset the travel cost by staying with family.
My academic credentials confused some of the conference goers, at least those who directly asked me, "what do you teach?" I'm not surprised; many of the people there were professors and/or graduate students teaching Latino/a literature. However, conference registration pages ask what is your institutional affiliation, not "where are you teaching?" so it is possible for people who are not teaching or on the tenure track to attend these: folks like me, alternative academics. I heard several times that weekend "what do you teach?" (a lot more direct than "what department are you in?") and I responded variations of "I don't teach." One time I answered, "I don't teach, not like you think I do."
I know that academic conference attendees are not used to seeing or hearing alternative academics at these places--in all honesty, alternative academics were not on my radar until I became one, so I understand. But, while sitting at one of the panels and listening to the brief bios of the panelists, I realized: am I the only one who is a staff member here? Why does that fact matter? Why am I here?
It matters because there are many academics who go into alternative academic careers (student support, administration, instructional design, among others) because they want to stay in this environment. Many #altac folks (altac being the Twitter hashtag that several of us have adopted as shorthand for our professional identities) still consider themselves scholars, or at least want the opportunity to continue working on their research. Just because they are not tenure track does not mean that they have no desire to do research. My experience at the conference makes me think about who has the chance to continue researching. Attending an academic conference is rarely cheap, and many academic depend on their departments or universities to help with that.
But the bigger question that day was, "why am I here?" In a nutshell, I wanted to share my research with other Latina/o lit scholars. I wanted to talk to others who are writing and researching Latina/o literature. I want to be a part of this new conference. I want to stimulate my writing process by engaging in critical conversations about my work; just because I work in student services does not mean that part of my professional identity is dead, and I still represent my institution when I attend these conferences.
But this brings me back to an earlier problem that I have blogged about: is it sustainable to continue working on my areas of interest if I have to fund it with my money and my time outside of the 40-hour work week? This is not an isolated problem: there are many in academia who do research even when it is out of the purview of their job (interstitial scholars, indie scholars, altac scholars, adjuncts, teaching faculty, among others). Is love for the game and a line on our CV enough compensation? And if a university does not support our academic endeavors, should we continue to put that university down as our academic affiliation in registration forms?
This makes me wonder: Is the solution to go rogue and become independent scholars? Is that even feasible?
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If you are concerned about your oral health, then you must also be concerned with what you eat says the American Dental Association(ADA). Many of us have known this all along, but what is surprising, is that sugary foods and drinks are more popular now than ever. Why this is the case is beyond the scope of this post, but what I will address is how you can minimize the impact of these "harmful" foods on your oral health.
Before we get to that, it is important to note that the most foods contain some amount of sugar – even fruits and vegetables. Nobody is suggesting that fruits and vegetable should be eliminated from your diet because they contain important vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. What we are concerned with here are foods and drinks that are chock full of sugar and have no nutritional value to us whatsoever. This would include soft drinks, sweetened fruit drinks, and non-nutritious snacks.
So what do such foods and drinks do to our teeth over time that is so bad? Well, according to the ADA, "When bacteria (plaque) come into contact with sugar in the mouth, acid is produced, which attacks the teeth for 20 minutes or more. This can eventually result in tooth decay." Tooth decay is a very ugly condition that not only puts your oral health in jeopardy, but your overall health as well. So, it is best to avoid it at all costs.
How can you minimize your risk of tooth decay? The ADA suggests the following:
- Maintain a healthy diet.
- Make sure water is readily available.
- Limit the number of between-meal snacks. When you must snack, choose nutritious foods that are low in sugar.
- Brush thoroughly twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance.
- Floss or use another kind of interdental cleaner daily to remove plaque (a thin film of bacteria) from under the gums and between teeth.
- Schedule regular dental visits for checkups and cleanings.
- Keep a food diary for a week. Record every item you eat and drink, including hard candies or chewing gum that contains sugar. Compare the diary to the Food Pyramid recommendations.
If you can not follow all of these guidelines right away, start with one and work your way up. When you are following all of these guidelines you may greatly reduce your risk of tooth decay!
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Bringing an end to his action-packed trilogy, Sylvester Stallone is back with "The Expendables 3" and the teaser trailer is nothing short of exhilarating.
Putting the spotlight on the Canadian music industry, the 2014 MuchMusic Awards kicked off on Sunday evening (June 15) with plenty of beautiful celebrities.
Gearing up for a wild evening out, Candice Swanepoel arrived at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood for the Maxim Hot 100 Women of 2014 bash last night (June 10).
The blonde Victoria's Secret bombshell wore black leather trousers and a matching crop top as she celebrated her spot at the top of the list- "It's a huge honor to be Maxim's No. 1, among so many beautiful and talented women! It's a great feeling."
With so many big names in pop music around the globe, it's no wonder the 2014 World Music Awards was such a celebrity-laden event.
Last night (May 27), Miley Cyrus wowed the crowd at Monaco's Sporting Monte Carlo venue in her sparkly silver gown and platinum blonde boy cut.
Every year, amfAR caps off the Cannes International Film Festival with a celebrity-rich Cinema Against AIDS event, and on Thursday (May 22) it seemed like the A-list guests just kept filing in.
Showing some love to his Irish fans, Kellan Lutz showed up for the premiere of his film "Tarzan" on Wednesday (April 23) in Dublin, Ireland.
Handsome in a dark blue suit but no tie, the voice of the film's title character posed for some playful shots outside the Odeon cinema Point Village before heading in for the festivities.
Bringing the gun show to Coachella, Kellan Lutz strolled around Day 2 of the festival on Saturday (April 12).
The "Legend of Hercules" star wore a red cutoff T-shirt, black pants, and a hat as he partied with pals at the event.
Happy Friday, indeed! Lionsgate debuted the official trailer for "The Expendables 3" this morning (April 4) and it's sure to bring a smile to your day.
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Macarons! Everywhere! HELP ME, PLEASE!
I made a nice little introduction to French macarons on Serious Eats that took me a little too long considering that it's not very detailed and only mildly informative, but IT HAS PHOTOS? IT HAS PRETTIES? YOU CAN HAZ THE MACS?
Yes. Thank you! Support me! So I can keep my job!
I know posting this entry will push the other one down the page and that makes me sad because I rather liked the other entry ("This was the day I just sat around and peed," is my most favorite quote ever), but I need some help. Like within the next 10 hours. I need to make A GIANT LIST OF PLACES WHERE YOU CAN BUY MACARONS!
Read more to see what I have so far. And the contribute, if you please. Also if you think I should remove anything from my list because it sucks, let me know. I want to recommend decent macarons.
A bunch of places to get macarons
This is an extremely inconclusive list seeing as you can get macarons seemingly everywhere. Here are the ones that I've been to or have been recommended. You probably shouldn't go to more than 12 patisseries anyway, right? I mean. Um.
Pierre Hermé
Gérard Mulot
Sadaharu Aoki
La Maison du Chocolat
Jean-Paul Hévin
Grégory Renard
Arnaud Larher
New York (Manhattan unless noted otherwise)
This list doesn't include fancy pants restaurants, which I have a feeling would make the best macarons. You just have to eat an expensive meal first. Sigh.
La Maison du Chocolat
Bouley Bakery
Almondine (Brooklyn)
Jacques Torres (Seasonal availability; check with the store before you visit)
Bouchon Bakery
Silver Moon Bakery
Kee's Chocolate
Georgia's Bake Shop
Joyce Bakeshop (Brooklyn)
Madeline Patisserie
Paulette (Beverly Hills)
Boule (LA)
Milk (LA, make macaron ice cream sandwiches)
Jin Parisserie (Venice)
Miette (San Francisco)
Bouchon (Yountville)
Macarune (North Beach, custom order)
Ladureé at Harrods
Maison Blanc
Kondior & Cook
Selfridges Food Hall
Pix Patisserie (Portland, OR)
Sweet Pea Bakery (Phoenix, AZ)
Sucre (New Orleans, LA)
Mrs. London's Bakery and Café (Saratoga Springs, NY)
Gesine (Montpellier, VT. They seem to make the original French style macaron cookies, not the filled sandwich kind.)
Le Panier (Seattle, WA)
The Essential Baking Company (Seattle, WA)
Bittersweet (Chicago, IL)
Vanille Patisserie (Chicago, IL)
Miel Patisserie (Philadelphia, PA)
Mad Mac (Based in NYC but ship all over the country)
L.A. Burdick (Have shops in NH and MA but ship all over the country. They refer to their macarons as Luxembourger/Luxemburgerli, which aren't exactly the same thing, but close enough.)
Pierre Hermé (Tokyo)
Dalloyau (Tokyo)
Sadaharu Aoki (Tokyo)
Le Chocolat de H (Tokyo)
Canelé (Singapore)
Macaron (Singapore)
Mad Baker (Singapore, custom order)
Evan's Kitchen Ramblings (Singapore, custom order)
Bizu (Manila)
Ratafia (Taipei)
Le Goûter Bernardaud (Hong Kong)
Rest of the World
Fauchon (Locations worldwide)
Ganache Patisserie (Vancouver)
Thomas Haas (Vancouver)
T&0uml;ertchen T&0uml;ertchen (Berlin)
Ladureé at Galeries Lafayette (Berlin)
Adriano Zumbo (Sydney)
Lindt Concept Store (Sydney)
Laurent Bakery (Melbourne, Sydney)
Cafe Pistachio (Salmabad, Kingdom of Bahrain)
I'm having trouble with "Elsewhere" as you can see. Someone told me that in London you can only get them at Ladurée and Paul (or maybe those are the most convenient places), which are both French stores anyway. I know there must be more places in Asian—at least I think there are a few places in Taipei that make them—but I don't really know. And of course, there's the rest of the US. And Canada. Ahhh. I had a macaron at Patachou in Toronto, and while it wasn't bad it wasn't...awesome either.
I'll update this list as suggestions come on.
Posted by roboppy at 3:05 PM
Mrs. London's Bakery and Café in Saratoga Springs, NY has great macarons.
I found this info online: "Gesine's on Elm Street in Montpelier has delicious pastries, cakes and other goodies - their specialty is macaroons." That is in VT.
Posted by: Katie K at October 22, 2007 3:54 PM [#]
sucre in new orleans.
wonderful lemon ones
Posted by: stephanie Shifalo at October 22, 2007 4:01 PM [#]
After all the splendid things you write about them, I really want to taste Macarons. Do you know if they are being sold anywhere in Norway? *sigh*
Posted by: Jorid at October 22, 2007 4:05 PM [#]
Le Goûter Bernardaud in hong kong. they're pretty good too.
Posted by: jodie at October 22, 2007 4:48 PM [#]
Thanks for your suggestions! I AM UPDATING...IN REAL TIME!! It's safe to assume that there isn't already a "world macaron list" floating around out there, right?
Jorid: I just asked Morten if he knows of any places in Bergen that sell them and he said no. :[ (We don't have Norwegian bakeries over here if that's any consolation! I do love those cinnamon buns.) Maybe your best bet is to try to make them yourself? Or go on a bakery hunt! Woohoo!
maria: I think they only make them seasonally (like around passover?), unless they changed that in the past few months. If they had them all the time I would include them on my list. :\
Vanille Patisserie in Chicago. I haven't eaten them, but the place makes gorgeous cakes and excellent croissants.
Posted by: Melissa at October 22, 2007 5:03 PM [#]
Miel Patisserie in Philadelphia makes good ones. The link to the shop seems broken, so I'm giving you the Citysearch one: http://philadelphia.citysearch.com/profile/39421344
I have no helpful info to add, sorry, but you made me want some macarons like WHOA. Yes, LIKE WHOA. The only macaron I've ever had was from Financier though and it was fantastic. I would hike all the way downtown for one right now if there wasn't this little thing called "a job" stopping me.
I need baked goods! Sugary carby goodness! *Tears*.
All in Tokyo:
Pierre Herme
patisserie Sadaharu AOKI paris
But we know which one tastes best!!
törtchen törtchen
(tortchen tortchen, w/ umlauts above the o)
Alte Wallgasse 2a
D-50672 cologne
tel: +49 0221 1707108
And you can get Laduree ones at the Galeries Lafayette in Berlin...
Posted by: Jiny at October 22, 2007 5:39 PM [#]
Oh, you probably want links to go with that, d'oh.
Posted by: Jiny at October 22, 2007 5:56 PM [#]
Thank you for the suggestions! YEAAH I HAVE A BIG PILE OF THEM NOW!!! And I have places to go should I ever find myself in Chicago or Philly. :]
Molly: I've only tried the ones from Financier once and I don't remember much. They weren't really bad but didn't leave much of an impression either! Hm. Maybe I should try them again though; I haven't been there in ages.
Sarah: I was about to say that I had those down, but not the Tokyo locations! Oopsie..
Why does Tokyo get all the good stuff? Not! Fair! Sniff! I think Jean Paul Hevin is there too. And other chocolatiers, not necessarily macaron makers. Ahhh man. I was born the wrong Asian.
Jiny: I had no idea there was a Laduree (or Galeries Lafayette) in Berlin! Thanks for the info.
London: Ladurée, Maison Blanc, Paul, Yauatcha, Konditor & Cook (if my memory doesn't fail me), Melt in Notting Hill, the Selfridges foodhall (I'm pretty sure they get them from somewhere else but I don't know where), & (maybe? someone else might need to confirm this) Patisserie Valerie.
Posted by: serena at October 22, 2007 6:55 PM [#]
Tres magnifique, Mademoiselle Boppy! Je suis entièrement d'approuver de l'histoire du cookie!
I don't really know French. :\
Posted by: John at October 22, 2007 7:10 PM [#]
I remember about a year ago, I made a trek to Park Slope, Brooklyn to Joyce's Bakeshop for their macarons. Though not awesome, it ain't so bad either. I think it's similar to Mad Mac's if you want a comparison when I had it back then.
I don't know if you would want to add Fauchon? We both know that it's closed in NYC, but I remember reading from a few people's post somewhere that they would have in outside the US?
What about the Fauchon in NYC?
Posted by: Mike at October 22, 2007 8:46 PM [#]
u must remove financier! they suck big time and fail your "basic equation for a macaron." don't u remember my pic (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bionicgrrl/343533694/)?
Posted by: bionicgrrl at October 22, 2007 9:05 PM [#]
Pix Patissere, Portland, Oregon.
Serena: Holy crap! I made London a different section since you suggested so much! ;D So many places, aahhh...
John: YOU'RE SPEAKING FOREIGN!
Tina: Oo, Joyce's doesn't sound bad. I should check that bakery out...
I forgot Fauchon had a gazillion other locations. I'll put that under "elsewhere". NYC is all lonely with no Fauchon! :(
Mike: Fauchon is no longer with us, but will supposedly open again. Someday. Hm.
bionicgrrl: I think I may write some kind of note about how I don't actually recommend all those places in NYC, but if people want em then...euh...yeah. I haven't been to Financier in ages; I wonder if it's any better now. Your macaron looks like it HAD NO FILLING! :(
Loretta: If there is such a title, I shall claim it!
Mary Sue: Thanks! That looks like a fun bakery.
Unfortunately, macs are rare in Vancouver, BC, but it can be found at Ganache Patisserie.
...and I believe Thomas Haas has them as well.
Posted by: Quentina at October 22, 2007 10:59 PM [#]
Bittersweet in Chicago makes some yummy ones.
Not always but among the many good things at the Essential Baking Company cafe in Seattle are some tasty macs.
Posted by: Lance at October 23, 2007 2:44 AM [#]
Thanks for the recs, guys!
Kathy: I had those once! Almost 3 years ago. ...DID NOT LIKE! I wonder if they've changed since then. I just remember biting into it and feeling like it was wrong. Not that it tasted bad, but it was probably too dry or something.
We need an East Village crawl. Check out Something Sweet and...um, Pinisi...and yes.
audris: Oo, I see the photos of them on the website; they look awesome! Sounds like a place I have to check out if I'm ever in LA.
I just remembered that a fabulous bakery in my neighbourhood sells macs too.
It's Bonjour Cafe Bakery and you can check it out here: http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/36765117/
In London, there's also a Laduree stall on Regent Street off Picadilly Circus. Can't miss it, with it's technicolor macarons displayed in the window.
Posted by: Julia at October 23, 2007 12:32 PM [#]
La Tulipe in Mount Kisco, NY has wonderful macaroons (the chocolate are the best) as well as a vast array of mouth-watering cakes, pastries, etc. Worth the trip from the city; the chef has an impressive resume and has worked at Fauchon. Also, their caneles are the best I have ever tasted outside of France.
Posted by: kathy at October 23, 2007 1:45 PM [#]
The Market in downtown Denver has great macaroons (and tons of other fab stuff too).
Posted by: DoriMer at October 23, 2007 3:46 PM [#]
Thank you for your comments! I AM GIVING YOU A BIG HUG RIGHT NOW...VIRTUALLY!
Here's my article on SE. Yaaay?
In Brussels, Belgium, you can get pretty decent macarons in Wittamer, http://www.wittamer.com, also known for it's Belgian chocolate. (Belgian chocolate in Belgium! whoa!)
Posted by: Chris at November 1, 2007 9:21 AM [#]
On a one-day quickie trip to Lausanne I saw mini-macs but I didn't taste them..I'd run out of Swiss money and didn't want to dip into my numbered account :(
Posted by: ParisBreakfasts at November 3, 2007 2:28 PM [#]
Boule has moved to 408 not 420. Its displays, offerings, and recipes have definitely gone downhill. I would rather eat a generic Oreo cookie.
There is also a Bouchon in Las Vegas at the Venetian. Limited quantities of macs so called ahead to order. The employee gave me cafe instead of vanilla. Yountville is superior.
Posted by: Audrey at November 4, 2007 9:11 PM [#]
In Taipei, there are other places to buy macarons. The quality range from moderate to WTH. But of course, my taste buds have been spoiled by Pierre Herme. So here's the list:
15eme Patisserie (The pastry chef worked at Aoki in Paris before.)
Liz Gourmet Corner @ The Landis Hotel
Saisons Patisserie
Thanks for your suggestions! I've added them to the list on Serious Eats.
Hello! There is a place in Singapore- Gobi which sells really good macarons with huge juicy strawberries! Check this out! :)
Posted by: Janet at November 16, 2007 7:31 AM [#]
Wow, nice pics you've got there :D. i don't like macarons, but I like chocolate, and especially Bouchard chocolate, http://www.bouchard.be/en/node/10 , it's just excellent :)!!!
Posted by: jeanmo at July 23, 2008 11:21 AM [#]
Try "Sweety BLVD" in Seoul, Korea. It is a local brand launched by a famous creative western restaurant brand called "Tasty BLVD", but their macarons are quite authentic. They also have truffle macaron or foie gras macaron! They are better than say, Dalloyau, which is a French brand, but produces macarons locally under licence in Korea.
* http://tastyblvd.com/
* tel: 02-3467-8688
Another good macaron brand will be Le Notre in Seoul, also a licensed French brand.
* tel: 02-793-6252
Another to add to "Rest of the World" list.
They are very good.
Posted by: kelly at September 25, 2008 6:46 PM [#]
Fauchon at Shin Kong Place in Beijing.
The Peninsula Boutique in Shin Kong has a few in cellophane bags (but they looked haphazardly assembled and unappealing).
Comptoirs de France also in Beijing at several locations.
Posted by: Alexis at May 2, 2009 7:49 AM [#]
This feature also lists a great selection of places to shop for macs:
I think the best value are : L.A. Burdick and Pistacia Vera.
Posted by: Lilianne at May 28, 2009 3:55 PM [#]
I work in the Pastry Kitchen at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta, and I just wanted to post that we make these macs, and that they are served on buffets throughout the hotel, as well as several flavors daily in the club lounge. I personally think ours are fabulous, and you don't have any listings in Atlanta yet.
Posted by: Valerie Luther at June 22, 2009 11:13 AM [#]
I can't stop singing the praises for these macarons in NYC:
Posted by: Brandon at July 13, 2009 3:30 PM [#]
Schoggi in San Fran has wonderful macarons, lovely tea and chocolates as well. Loved the rosewater mac! Well, really all of the flavors were divine! Am on the hunt for a macaron in Denver...
Posted by: Lynee at April 18, 2010 1:53 PM [#]
Buttercream Bakery in Lyons, Colorado makes them.
Posted by: Astrid F. at February 2, 2011 4:24 PM [#]
In Vancouver, you can order amazing macarons from Kitchening with Carly (http://kitcheningwithcarly.com/products).
We make macarons every week for sale in our Clearwater, FL cafe and also online orders.
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Mark Sellers, Managing Member of Sellers Capital, LLC, which owns 16.3% of Premier Exhibitions (NASDAQ:PRXI), recently sent a letter to current shareholders, seeking support for a slate of four independent directors to fill vacancies on Premier's board.
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It's About 'Time': Why Time Deficits Matter for Poverty
We cannot adequately assess how much or how little progress we have made in addressing the condition of the most vulnerable in our societies, or provide accurate guidance to policymakers intent on improving each individual's and household's ability to reach a basic standard of living, if we do not have a reliable means of measuring who is being left behind. With the support of the United Nations Development Programme and the International Labour Organization, Senior Scholars Rania Antonopoulos and Ajit Zacharias and Research Scholar Thomas Masterson have constructed an alternative measure of poverty that, when applied to the cases of Argentina, Chile, and Mexico, reveals significant blind spots in the official numbers.
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Start-up Cities Index 2015: The UK's top 25 cities to start a business
Which city tops our second ranking of the most enterprising cities outside of London? Find out where the top 25 places to start and grow a business are...
Outside London, where is the best place to start and grow a business? Read on to find out which cities made our second annual Start-up Cities Index…
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Removing the Front Strut Assembly
Tools Required
Sockets - 32mm (deep), 18mm, 17mm, 13mm
1) Using the breaker bar, the deep 32mm socket and the short extension bar (to prevent the breaker bar fouling the bodywork). Loosen off the main hub nut.
2) Using the breaker bar, the extension and the 17mm socket loosen off the wheel nuts.
3) Ensure the handbrake is firmly on, chock the rear wheels, jack up the front of the car and support the vehicle securely, either on the jacking points at the side of the vehicle or on the engine sub frame, with axle stands.
4) Remove the front wheel nuts and wheel and place the wheel underneath the front of the car so that you can rest the brake caliper on it later.
5) Using the ratchet and an 18mm socket remove the nut securing the steering track rod end the the strut. Keep the nut in a safe place.
7) Using the ratchet and a 13mm socket undo the nut securing the anti-roll bar to the lower suspension arm. Remove the nut, washer and rubber bush and put in a safe place.
9) Remove the spring that holds the outer pad in place and slide the caliper off. Rest it on the wheel that you placed on the ground earlier, making sure that the brake lines are not stretched.
10) Remove the hub nut using the 32mm socket. (NB: This nut is of the self-locking type and should be renewed - it has been known to use thread lock if you are too tight to buy a new one though!)
The disc will spin here so hold it by placing a screwdriver into the vents of the disc and bracing it against the brake caliper carrier. (This picture was from an previous job, but you get the idea.)
If you find that the nut will not come undone due to the threaded part of the ball joint spinning. Place a jack underneath the lower suspension arm and raise it enough to take up the slack and try undoing the nut again.
12) Once you have the nut off comes the tricky bit! There is not enough clearance to use the ball joint splitter to 'break' the lower suspension arm's joint to the strut. You can use a 'pickle fork' type splitter but this normally destroys the gaiter on the lower arm's ball joint and the new gaiters are real pain to fit!. There is another technique but it takes some courage the first time you do it but it is detailed below.
Pull the steering round to full lock to get enough clearance and get an assistant to apply downward force on the lower arm by levering with the breaker bar on the lower arm using the engine sub frame as a fulcrum. When this force is in place, use a large hammer and apply hard, sharp blows to the lower part of the strut assembly where the lower arm joins the strut (arrowed in picture below). Be careful here as it is easy to miss and damage the outer CV boots (Trust me...you do NOT want to have to replace these!). You will know when it is done as it will 'give' as the joint breaks.
13) Once you have got the lower arm free, lever it down to release it and push the drive shaft out. The hardest part is now over.
14) Unclip the ABS sensor wire from the clips that secure it to the inner wing and disconnect it at the connector. This is the connector where the white plug meets the black socket. (See the picture below.) The two just pull apart. They will be tight though.
15) Using a 13mm socket and wrench. Remove only two of the strut mount nuts at the top. Then, with an assistant taking the weight of the strut assembly, remove the last nut. The strut assembly is now free of the car and can be carefully lifted out.
So, that is the strut removed. I will post details of work that can now be done to it as soon as I can find time.
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