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HALL of Fame trainer John Hawkes is continuing to pursue his Melbourne Cup ambitions with Polish Knight - but it won't be at Royal Randwick today.
Polish Knight has been withdrawn from the Listed $100,000 City Tattersall's Club Cup (2400m) but will continue his spring carnival campaign in the Geelong Cup next Wednesday.
"We decided the Geelong race would suit him better,'' said Hawkes, who trains in partnership with his sons Wayne and Michael.
"If he can win at Geelong then we will look at The Lexus on Derby Day and if he wins that, then you are in the (Melbourne) Cup.
"It might be a bit 'pie in the sky' but we have got to keep trying.''
Polish Knight, runner-up in the ATC Australian Derby behind Ethiopia last year, is on the comeback trail after suffering a bleeding attack.
The five-year-old stayer has been unplaced in each of his five starts this spring but his form is better than it reads on paper including his luckless last start eighth - after missing the start by 10 lengths - in the Bart Cummings won by Araldo.
"He hasn't had a lot of luck,'' Hawkes conceded.
"The horse has done nothing wrong but it is hard when they come back from a bleeding attack.
"There has been some good signs at his last couple of runs so we will keep hanging in there.''
Team Hawkes can still make an impression at Royal Randwick today with two promising gallopers - Leebaz is attempting his fourth successive win in the Bartier Perry Handicap (1600m) while Ninth Legion is resuming in the Listed $100,000 Lightning Handicap (1100m).
Leebaz defeated Index Linked by two lengths when the pair clashed over 1550m on Randwick's Kensington track last start but there is a 2.5kg weight turnaround in Index Linked's favour today.
"It won't be easy to Leebaz but he is a nice, young horse, still learning,'' Hawkes said.
"This is a bit of a step up for him but he is a promising horse and the 1600m will suit him.''
Hawkes admitted he was unsure whether Leebaz would continue in training this preparation even if he maintained his winning sequence today.
"He is getting towards the end of his preparation, we might turn him out after this race,'' he added.
Ninth Legion is resuming from a spell after showing promise as a three-year-old with a second to Toydini in the Phar Lap Stakes.
Hawkes revealed Ninth Legion has been gelding during his break and believes the young sprinter is now capable of realising his full potential on the racetrack.
"He has drawn a little awkward but he's coming up well this time in and he should be competitive,'' Hawkes added.
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> Immature douchebaggery crosses all social circles, and in all
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Pressed with one of the toughest questions facing our great world today, Skyfall star Daniel Craig has revealed he'd rather see Rihanna play a Bond girl than Beyonce. The reason?
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Cast your vote in the poll, below; then make your case in the comments.
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May 6, 2013
Big risk but bigger reward for Bombers in CFL draft
By KIRK PENTON, QMI Agency
As of Sunday night the Bombers still had the second overall pick in Monday's CFL draft.
And if it stays that way, it'll be interesting to see which way GM Joe Mack goes, because his previous first rounds have raised a few eyebrows.
The Bombers didn't have a first-rounder in his first year of 2010, and they made the right call going with middle linebacker Henoc Muamba with the first overall selection in 2011. After that, though, his choices have come out of left field. Receiver Jade Etienne went fourth overall in 2011, and he has yet to grow into the receiver they hoped he would be.
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October through November is an excellent time to purchase bulbs while you still have a good selection in the garden center. They may be planted at any time with the exception of tulips and hyacinths.
Chill tulip and hyacinth bulbs in the refrigerator until mid or late December before planting. The lower part of the refrigerator is best. Do not leave bulbs in airtight bags during refrigerated storage.
Plant bulbs in well prepared beds so the base of the bulb is at a depth that is three times the diameter of the bulb. In sandy soil, set slightly deeper and in clay soils less deeply.
Start collecting leaves for the compost pile. Be sure to have extra soil available so that each 6 inch layer of leaves may be covered with several inches of soil. Always wet the layer of leaves thoroughly before adding the soil. Add about one pound of a complete lawn or garden fertilizer to each layer of leaves to provide the necessary nitrogen for decomposition.
In addition to bulbs, check your nursery or garden center for started plants of snapdragons, pinks, sweet williams, poppies, and calendulas. Planted now in south and east Texas, they will usually provide a riot of spring color; wait until late winter or early spring to plant in north Texas.
Keep Christmas cactus in a sunny spot where night temperatures can be kept below 65 degrees F. or if you allow the plant to become excessively dry. They should also be kept in total darkness from 5:00 pm until 8:00 am for about 30 days in October to initiate flower buds.
If you have saved seeds of your favorite plants, allow them to become air dry, then place them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Be sure to label each packet carefully. Remember, seed from hybrid plants will seldom resemble the parent plant.
Prepare beds for planting pansies when the soil has cooled. They need a well-drained soil and exposure to at least a half-day of sun. It is best to use started plants, as seeds are difficult to handle.
If you are planning to save caladium tubers for another year, dig them in late October, and allow to dry in a well ventilated by shady area. After 7 to 20 days, remove leaves and dirt, then pack in dry peat moss, vermiculite, or similar material for storage. Pack tubers so they do not touch each other. Dust with all-purpose fungicide as you pack. Place container in an area where temperature won't drop below 50 degrees F.
If twig girdlers have worked over your trees so that many twigs and branches are dropping, make sure these are collected and destroyed, as the eggs are deposited in that portion of the branch that drops to the ground.
There is still time to divide and reset such perennials as phlox, violets, hollyhocks, irises, day lilies, and shasta daisies.
October is a good time to reduce the insect and disease potential in next year's garden. Clean up the garden, removing all annuals that have completed their life cycle. Remove the tops of all herbaceous perennials that have finished flowering or as soon as frost has killed the leaves.
Holly plants with a heavy set of fruit often suffer a fertilizer deficiency. An application of complete fertilizer late this month can be helpful and provide a head start next spring.
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February 24, 2013
Geno Smith, QBs throw no one for a loop
By JOHN KRYK, QMI Agency
The quarterbacks have thrown at the NFL scouting combine.
Unsurprisingly, no one threw anyone for a loop.
Indeed, the consensus appears to be that Geno Smith is in fact the best of a mediocre lot. And he did not impress anyone to believe he should be picked No. 1 overall.
Inconsistency plagued all 14 prospects who threw Sunday at the league's annual inspection convention.
I was among a small group of reporters allowed to enter the stands to watch the second group of seven quarterbacks partake in specific passing drills with combine wide receivers.
(Reporters otherwise are confined all week to an interview/work room at Lucas Oil Stadium).
The QBs I observed, in addition to Smith, included E.J. Manuel of Florida State, Ryan Nassib of Syracuse, Matt Scott of Arizona, Brad Sorensen of Southern Utah, James Vandenberg of Iowa and Tyler Wilson of Arkansas.


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"Meredith really loved her study-abroad experience while she was at UGA," her parents, Susan and Dave Emerson, said. "It made a wonderfully positive impression on her and changed her life.
"Setting up a scholarship to allow others to have such an experience is a very appropriate way of celebrating how her life was enriched through her time in France."
Emerson, a UGA student from 2001 to 2005, was recipient of the Cecil Willcox Award for Excellence in French in 2005.
An officer of the UGA chapter of the French Honor Society Pi Delta Pi, she received the Joseph Yedlicka Scholarship for Study Abroad awarded by the national organization of Pi Delta Phi in 2004.
She was a resident of the French Language Community during the 2003-04 academic year.
The language communities in French and Spanish at UGA opened in the fall of 2000 for interested students to blend their residential and academic experiences.
Tax-deductible gifts can be made by check or credit card.
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Wong is the gifts officer for the romance languages department at UGA.
To make donations by credit card, go to www.rom.uga.edu/emersonaward.html, click on "contribute now" and donate to the romance languages account.
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What Chevy calls its "most capable track-day" Camaro yet, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro with the 1LE Performance Package makes good on the carmaker's promise of coming in under $40,000.
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The Camaro ZL1 convertible was also priced this week at $60,445, including a $900 destination charge. Add in an extra $1,300 gas-guzzler tax for the super-fast convertible, however.
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The world famous Manuel Antonio National Rainforest Park, known as the "Natural Zoo" because of its abundant wildlife, is only minutes away by car.
We chose Quepos/Manuel Antonio because it offers the best of both worlds. There are plenty of modern conveniences like restaurants, cafes and nightlife, yet only minutes out of town you can find yourself either in the jungle inhabited by endangered monkeys and Scarlet Macaws flying overhead or on a deserted beach with great surf. Of course one the biggest draws for Surfers are the warm Pacific Ocean with some of the most consistent uncrowded surf breaks in the world. Truly a surfer's paradise...
The Quepos Surf School was designed with the beginner to intermediate surfer in mind. Generally the Quepos/Manuel Antonio beach is on a semi protected cove which tends to have a little smaller surf than some of the other surf breaks to the north and South. It also has a nice soft sand bottom making those landings a lot less dangerous.
Quepos Surf School is also a perfect location to bring along your non-surfing friends or family members. Nearby Manuel Antonio is one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica and the National Park is one of the best examples of a protected Rainforest Park in the world. You can surf while your friends and family are enjoying guided adventure tours like the Canopy Tour, horseback riding through the jungle, white water rafting or world class fishing.
Advanced / Intermediate Surfer Package:
If you are a more advanced surfer and you are looking for head high plus surf then you may not be looking for instruction but would still like to have someone to surf with and guide you to the best surf spots. We would recommend that you sign up for our Advanced Surfer program. Our Advanced Surfer package is based in the Playa Hermosa/Jaco Beach area where you will find some of the most consistent surf in the world .You can surf the powerful beach breaks of Playa Hermosa or drive 5 minutes away and find playful chest to head high waves in Playa Jaco .You can either stay in Quepos/Manuel Antonio and we offer day tours to Playa Hermosa or you can break up your trip and stay a few days in each location. We will also plan the entire trip in the Playa Hermosa/Playa Jaco area.
Advanced Surfer Package option 1:
If you want to surf bigger waves but still want to stay in the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area we can take you on a one hour tour up the coast to surf the Playa Hermosa/Playa Jaco where you will find some of the most consistently powerful waves in Costa Rica. Your guide will meet you at a prearranged time at your hotel in Quepos or Manuel Antonio.Ask your Tico Travel agent about pre-booking your guided Surf Tours
Advanced Surfer Package option 2:
You can opt to stay at one of our affiliate hotels in the Playa Jaco/Playa Hermosa for either part or all of your Surf vacation. We have several great hotels to choose from either in Playa Jaco which is within walking distance to many restaurants and nightlife and consistent surf yet only 5 minutes from Playa Hermosa or if you prefer you can stay right in Playa Hermosa at one of our affiliate hotels such as the Terraza Del Pacifco, Fuego Del Sol or even your own private 2 bedroom beach Bungalow on the beach with all the comforts of home.
Local Area Involvement
We support the non-profit Surf School program in Costa Rica which teaches local children how to surf, purchase surfboards and educate them on environmental issues. A portion of all proceeds go towards this local non-profit Surf School program in Costa Rica. We also employee most of our skilled Surf Guides from the local surfing community.
Check out our prearranged packages or speak to your Tico Travel specialist about putting together a custom Guided Surf Package that will best fit your needs.
You will arrive into San Jose the capital of Costa Rica.
|A typical Day at Quepos Surf School
|Beginner Surfer Package:
After breakfast your Surfguide will come by your hotel and transfer you to Manuel Antonio Beach (pick up time will depend upon the tides you will advised in advance). You will you be provided a 3 hour surf session. After 3 hours of surfing you'll be surfed out and ready to eat and take a break, go on a Canopy tour or hike at the National Park.
That evening you can dine at one of the killer restaurants in town and than kickback or if you have the energy you can go check out the Local night life.
Advanced Surfer Package:
After breakfast your Surfguide will come by your hotel and take you surfing in the Play Jaco /Playa Hermosa area depending on conditions and how big of a wave you are looking for (pick up time may depend upon the tides you will advised in advance). We'll surf for about 3 hour's bring your camera if you would like and you guide can take photos or we can even arrange for a private photo session with one of the local professional surf photographers ( not included in package)
After surfing 3 hours we'll head back to the hotel for lunch have lunch and take a break, go on a Canopy tour or hike at the National Park or go surfing again behind the hotel.
That evening you can dine at one of the killer restaurants in town and than kickback or if you have the energy you can go check out the Local night life.
|Local Surf Spots
|Beginner Package Surf Spots
Quepos - This small left point at the river mouth in the city of Quepos, located right in front of the Sirena
Hotel. It's a perfect wave for learning to surf, riding a longboard or even high performance short boarding when the swell is running.
Advanced Package Surf Spots
Playita Manuel Antonio - One of the most beautiful beaches in all of Costa Rica adjacent to the
Manuel Antonio National Rainforest Park. The Beach is a mile long stretch
of white sand beach lined with Coconut and Almond trees teaming with
Monkeys. Fun waves at the far South end of the beach the waves tends to
gradually gets bigger as you walk north. So we can usually find waves to
suit any surfer.
Playa Hermosa - A 3 mile stretch of black sand beach with some of the most consistently powerful waves in Costa Rica. Fortunately it is almost all sand bottom and you can always find an uncrowded peak somewhere along the stretch of beach.
Playa Jaco - Usually a little but smaller and less powerful than Playa Hermosa but it is very consistent and you can surf there almost everyday of the year at the right time of the day which is normally during the high tide.
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Take Me Away showcases fiction, nonfiction, and children's books that take place in a specific country and/or within a specific culture. Take a trip in books! Look for where we are going next and places we've traveled at the bottom of the post.
This week we are visiting the country of Saudi Arabia.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest Arab state in Western Asia, consisting of most of the Arabian peninsula, and it is the second-largest Arab state in the world. Saudi Arabia is not a very old country. It was founded in 1932 by Ibn Saud and began as one of the poorest countries in the world, reliant on limited agriculture and pilgrimage revenues until the oil reserves were discovered in 1938. Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy, but the king must comply with Islamic law and the Quran. Two of the holiest and significantly historic Muslim sites are located here, Mecca and Medina.
Here are some pictures of Saudi Arabia:
Now here are some books about Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabian life, organized into a variety of fiction, nonfiction, and children's books.
(P.S. There is a list of the countries and cultures visited in past Take Me Away posts at the bottom of this post. Check them out and discover some good books to read and recommend some, too!)
Fast-paced and utterly transporting, Finding Nouf is a riveting literary mystery and an unprecedented window into the lives of men and women in Saudi Arabia.
When sixteen-year-old Nouf goes missing, her prominent family calls on Nayir al-Sharqi, a pious desert guide, to lead the search party. Ten days later, just as Nayir is about to give up in frustration, her body is discovered by anonymous desert travelers. But when the coroner's office determines that Nouf died not of dehydration but from drowning, and her family seems suspiciously uninterested in getting at the truth, Nayir takes it upon himself to find out what really happened. He quickly realizes that if he wants to gain access to the hidden world of women, he will have to join forces with Katya Hijazi, a lab worker at the coroner's office who is bold enough to bare her face and to work in public. Their partnership challenges Nayir and forces him to reconcile his desire for female companionship within the parameters imposed by his beliefs.
Banned in several Middle Eastern countries (including Saudi Arabia), this novel records the encounter between Americans and Arabs in an unnamed Gulf emirate in the 1930s. As oil exploration begins, the destruction of an oasis community amounts to "a breaking off, like death, that nothing and no one could ever heal." The promise inherent in the creation of a city divided into Arab and American sectors provides the novel's most striking revelation: here not merely two cultures, but two ages, meetand stand apart. Alternatively amused and bewildered by the Americans and their technological novelties, the Arabs sense in their accommodation to modernity the betrayal of their own traditions. Highly recommended, if only for its cross-cultural insights.
It's the second decade of the twenty-first century, and terrorism has escalated almost beyond control. The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem has been blown to bits by extremists and, in retaliation, thousands have died in another major attack on the United States. New weapons are being spawned in remote basement labs. No one feels safe. In North America, the FBI uses cutting-edge technology to thwart domestic terrorists. Sat-linked engine blockers stop drug-traffickers cold; devices the size of Magic Markers test for bio-hazards on the spot; 3-D projectors reconstruct crime scenes from hours-old evidence; and sophisticated bomb suits protect against all but the most savage forces. Despite all this, the War on Terror has reached a deadly stalemate. Now the FBI has been dispatched to deal with a new menace. Like the Anthrax threat of 2001, a plague targeted to ethnic groups-Jews or Muslims or both-has the potential to wipe out entire populations. But the FBI itself is under political assault. There's a good chance agents William Griffin, Fouad Al-Husam, and Jane Rowland will be part of the last class at Quantico. As the young agents hunt a brilliant homegrown terrorist, they join forces with veteran bio-terror expert Rebecca Rose. But the plot they uncover-and the man they chase-proves far more complex than anyone expects.
When Rajaa Alsanea boldly chose to open up the hidden world of Saudi women—their private lives and their conflicts with the traditions of their culture—she caused a sensation across the Arab world. Now in English, Alsanea's tale of the personal struggles of four young upper-class women offers Westerners an unprecedented glimpse into a society often veiled from view. Living in restrictive Riyadh but traveling all over the globe, these modern Saudi women literally and figuratively shed traditional garb as they search for love, fulfillment, and their place somewhere in between Western society and their Islamic home.
It is the fourteenth century and one of the most apocalyptic events in human history is set to occur–the coming of the Black Death. History teaches us that a third of Europe's population was destroyed. But what if? What if the plague killed 99 percent of the population instead? How would the world have changed? This is a look at the history that could have been–a history that stretches across centuries, a history that sees dynasties and nations rise and crumble, a history that spans horrible famine and magnificent innovation. These are the years of rice and salt.
This is a universe where the first ship to reach the New World travels across the Pacific Ocean from China and colonization spreads from west to east. This is a universe where the Industrial Revolution is triggered by the world's greatest scientific minds–in India. This is a universe where Buddhism and Islam are the most influential and practiced religions and Christianity is merely a historical footnote.
Through the eyes of soldiers and kings, explorers and philosophers, slaves and scholars, Robinson renders an immensely rich tapestry. Rewriting history and probing the most profound questions as only he can, Robinson shines his extraordinary light on the place of religion, culture, power, and even love on such an Earth. From the steppes of Asia to the shores of the Western Hemisphere, from the age of Akbar to the present and beyond, here is the stunning story of the creation of a new world.
In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter's college tuition, and finally do something great. In A Hologram for the King, Dave Eggers takes us around the world to show how one man fights to hold himself and his splintering family together in the face of the global economy's gale-force winds. This taut, richly layered, and elegiac novel is a powerful evocation of our contemporary moment — and a moving story of how we got here.
Ibn Saud: The Desert Warrior Who Created the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Barbara Bray and Michael Darlow
The ultimate biography of the warrior-politician who founded Saudi Arabia in 1932 and created one of the world's most powerful nations.
Ibn Saud grew to manhood living the harsh traditional life of the desert nomad, a life that had changed little since the days of Abraham. Equipped with immense physical courage, he fought and won, often with weapons and tactics not unlike those employed by the ancient Assyrians, a series of astonishing military victories over a succession of enemies much more powerful than himself. Over the same period, he transformed himself from a minor sheikh into a revered king and elder statesman, courted by world leaders such as Churchill and Roosevelt. A passionate lover of women, Ibn Saud took many wives, had numerous concubines, and fathered almost one hundred children. Yet he remained an unswerving and devout Muslim, described by one who knew him well at the time of his death in 1953 as "probably the greatest Arab since the Prophet Muhammad." Saudi Arabia, the country Ibn Saud created, is a staunch ally of the West, but it is also the birthplace of Osama bin Laden and fifteen of the nineteen 9/11 hijackers. Saud's kingdom, as it now stands, has survived the vicissitudes of time and become an invaluable player on the world's political stage. 24 black & white photographs
When the U.S. Marines—or "jarheads"—were sent to Saudi Arabia in 1990 for the Gulf War, Anthony Swofford was there. He lived in sand for six months; he was punished by boredom and fear; he considered suicide, pulled a gun on a fellow marine, and was targeted by both enemy and friendly fire. As engagement with the Iraqis drew near, he was forced to consider what it means to be an American, a soldier, a son of a soldier, and a man.
It all begins with an ad in the newspaper. When Jean Sasson, a young Southern woman living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, answers a call to work in the royal hospital in Saudi Arabia, what should have been a two-year stay turns into a life-changing adventure spanning over a decade. Over the years Jean is plunged into the hidden lives of the veiled women in Riyadh, where women are locked in luxurious homes and fundamentalist mutawas terrorize the streets. Jean meets women from all walks of life--a feisty bedouin, an educated mother, a conservative wife of a high-ranking Saudi, and a Saudi princess the world knows as Princess Sultana--all who open a window into Saudi culture and help to reshape Jean's worldviews. AMERICAN CHICK IN SAUDI ARABIA is the first installment in a heartfelt, inspiring memoir about Jean's thirty-year travels and adventures in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Kuwait and Iraq.
In an age of plastic knives on planes, Tony Wheeler can make the extraordinary claim of having visited all the rogue countries currently on newreaders' lip.Badlands is a witty first-hand account of his travels through some of the most repressive and dangerous regimes in the world: Afghanistan, Albania, Burma (Myanmar), Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea and Saudi Arabia. Taking into account each country's attitude to human rights, terrorism and foreign policy, he asks 'what makes a country truly evil?' and 'how bad is really bad?' - all the while engaging with a colorful cast of locals and hapless tour guides, ruminating on history and debunking popular myths. Written by the founder of Lonely Planet, this fascinating account of life in these closed-off countries will appeal to anyone with an interest in the state of the world today.
Sultana is a Saudi Arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewels, designer dresses galore. But in reality she lives in a gilded cage. She has no freedom, no control over her own life, no value but as a bearer of sons. Hidden behind her black floor-length veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, her sons, and her country.Sultana is a member of the Saudi royal family, closely related to the king. For the sake of her daughters, she has decided to take the risk of speaking out about the life of women in her country, regardless of their rank. She must hide her identity for fear that the religious leaders in her country would call for her death to punish her honesty. Only a woman in her position could possibly hope to escape from being revealed and punished, despite her cloak and anonymity.
Sultana tells of her own life, from her turbulent childhood to her arranged marriage--a happy one until her husband decided to displace her by taking a second wife--and of the lives of her sisters, her friends and her servants. Although they share affection, confidences and an easy camaraderie within the confines of the women's quarters, they also share a history of appalling oppression, everyday occurrences that in any other culture would be seen as shocking human rights violations; thirteen-year-old girls forced to marry men five times their age, young women killed by drowning, stoning, or isolation in the "women's room," a padded, windowless cell where women are confined with neither light nor conversation until death claims them.By speaking out, Sultana risks bringing the wrath of the Saudi establishment upon her head and te heads of her children. But by telling her story to Jean Sasson, Sultana has allowed us to see beyond the veils of this secret society, to the heart of a nation where sex, money, and power reign supreme.
Middle Eastern food draws on the exotic tastes of various styles of cooking and combines them in a blend of unusual yet simple tastes for mouthwatering dishes. It is easy to prepare, wonderful to look at and offers an amazing variety of healthy dishes, making it the ideal cooking style for the health-conscious.
In The Middle Eastern Cookbook, you will discover the rich, aromatic flavors of countries where food is an intrinsic part of the culture and the sharing of meals with family and guests is a feature of daily life. From Tabbouleh and Dolmas to Chicken Salona and Baklava, Middle Eastern cooking is a delicious collection of wonderful tastes, colors, and rich textures.
Renowned food authority Maria Khalife has gathered together a collection of the best of Middle Eastern cooking. The recipes are easy to follow, use ingredients that are readily available and are accompanied by colorful and succulent photographs.
Paramedic to the Prince: An American Paramedic's Account of Life Inside the Mysterious World of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Patrick (Tom) Notestine
A Californian paramedic answers an advertisement for contract work at a military hospital in Saudi Arabia. So his adventure begins. This is a riveting, factual account of his ten years inside a country seldom seen by the outside world. Working on the private medical staff of King Abdullah, no western writer has ever been this close to the "House of Saud". The author takes you on a journey from the desert camps of the Bedouin to the highest echelons of the Saudi royal family. From meetings between King Abdullah and Yasser Arafat to the death of Edi Amin the author documents it all. Themes explored include the contrast of cultures and the rise of terrorism in a post 9/11 world. The author's unique and often humorous perspective provides a view of Saudi society that has never before been documented by any other book in this genre. The author gives an important insight to events that continue to affect the world today.
Presents information on the geography, history, government and economy, arts, people, and social life and customs of Saudi Arabia, the largest country in the Middle East.
Teens in Saudi Arabia (Global Connections) by Nicki Yackley-Franken
Saudi teenagers embrace their families and religious customs. Their world is a mixture of traditional Islamic views and values with luxuries and technologies afforded by the nation's oil wealth. Modern life has brought more independence to teens in this traditionally strict culture. What will these teens do with the responsibility that comes with their new freedoms? Teens in Saudi Arabia is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.
Going to Mecca by Na'ima B. Robert
"Come with the pilgrims
as they set out on a journey,
a journey of patience
to the city of Mecca."
We are led on the journey of a lifetime to the city of Mecca — the pilgrimage known to Muslims as the Hajj. The pilgrims walk with heads bare and feet in sandals; they call to Allah; they kiss or point to the Black Stone, as the Prophet did. Arriving at Mecca, they surge round the Ka'aba, shave their heads and travel to Mount Arafat. Finally, though their bodies are tired and aching, their spirits are uplifted, knowing that with thousands of others they have performed the sacred pilgrimage.
This is a window on to a sacred journey for Muslims the world over — beautifully described and illustrated for younger children.
Ali and the Magic Ball by Wayne Edwards
Ali is a gorgeous Persian cat that lives in Saudi Arabia with his owner Jill. While sitting on a rooftop, he dreams of being able to fly over the city's tallest and most magnificent tower. One night, with the help of a magic ball and a genie, his dreams come true. Ali's flight, however, turns into a nightmare. Confronted by out-of-this-world objects and a gigantic sandstorm, will he make it back home safely to his owner?
Saudi teenagers embrace their families and religious customs. Their world is a mixture of traditional Islamic views and values with luxuries and technologies afforded by the nation's oil wealth. Modern life has brought more independence to teens in this traditionally strict culture. What will these teens do with the responsibility that comes with their new freedoms? Teens in Saudi Arabia is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.
Going to Mecca by Na'ima B. Robert
"Come with the pilgrims
as they set out on a journey,
a journey of patience
to the city of Mecca."
We are led on the journey of a lifetime to the city of Mecca — the pilgrimage known to Muslims as the Hajj. The pilgrims walk with heads bare and feet in sandals; they call to Allah; they kiss or point to the Black Stone, as the Prophet did. Arriving at Mecca, they surge round the Ka'aba, shave their heads and travel to Mount Arafat. Finally, though their bodies are tired and aching, their spirits are uplifted, knowing that with thousands of others they have performed the sacred pilgrimage.
This is a window on to a sacred journey for Muslims the world over — beautifully described and illustrated for younger children.
Ali and the Magic Ball by Wayne Edwards
Ali is a gorgeous Persian cat that lives in Saudi Arabia with his owner Jill. While sitting on a rooftop, he dreams of being able to fly over the city's tallest and most magnificent tower. One night, with the help of a magic ball and a genie, his dreams come true. Ali's flight, however, turns into a nightmare. Confronted by out-of-this-world objects and a gigantic sandstorm, will he make it back home safely to his owner?
How Many Donkeys?: An Arabic Counting Tale by Margaret Read MacDonald and Nadia Jameel Taibah
Jouha is loading his donkeys with dates to sell at the market. How many donkeys are there? His son helps him count ten, but once the journey starts, things change. First there are ten donkeys, then there are nine! When Jouha stops to count again, the lost donkey is back. What's going on? Silly Jouha doesn't get it, but by the end of the story, wise readers will be counting correctly - and in Arabic!
This is, of course, just a sampling of books on Saudi Arabian life for you to read. Do you want to recommend/share books that are about Saudi Arabians? Or do you want to share other thoughts? Please leave a note in the comments!
Be sure to check back for our next trip in books! :)
Here is what is coming up next:
The Central American country of Costa Rica
The Distinct Cultures of the Creole and Cajun Peoples
The Distinct Cultures of the Creole and Cajun Peoples
The African country of Nigeria
Where we've been so far in our literary travels:
The Americas and the CaribbeanBangladesh
Triple Threat-Baltic States
Triple Threat-Baltic States
Australia, Pacific Islands
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cultures Across the World
Australian Aborigines
Sioux Nation
Inuit Culture
Amish Culture
Cultures Across the World
Australian Aborigines
Sioux Nation
Inuit Culture
Amish Culture


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Earning bigger than it was expected, the buddy cop comedy gives lead actor Will Ferrell his second biggest debut after 2006 'Talladega Nights'.
"The Other Guys" has ended the reign of "Inception" at North American Box Office. After being unchallenged for three straight weeks, "Inception" is forced to hand out the champion title to the comedy starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.
Earning a bigger-than-expected $35.6 million on its debut weekend, the buddy cop film gives Ferrell his second biggest debut after "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" which raked in $47 million during its 2006 opening. The Christopher Nolan-directed sci-fi, meanwhile, adds an estimated $18.6 million to its domestic gross on its fourth weekend.
The other newcomer which also makes a blast at this week's chart is "Step Up 3-D". Dubbed the first dance movie which is presented with 3-D technology, the drama musical becomes the second runner up at the chart after gaining an estimated $15.5 million mostly from younger audience.
At number four there is "Salt" which pulls in an approximately $11.1 million on its third weekend. "Dinner for Schmucks" has a sourer weekend than the Angelina Jolie-starring action thriller does, dropping from second to fifth with an estimated $10.5 million cume.
Top Ten Movies at Box Office for August 6-8:
- "The Other Guys" - $35.6 million
- "Inception" - $18.6 million
- "Step Up 3-D" - $15.5 million
- "Salt" - $11.1 million
- "Dinner for Schmucks" - $10.5 million
- "Despicable Me" - $9.4 million
- "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore" - $6.9 million
- "Charlie St. Cloud" - $4.7 million
- "Toy Story 3" - $3 million
- "The Kids Are All Right" - $2.6 million


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The four packs can't seem to get along, even when their predators are growing in numbers, and hunters are starting to move in. Can they survive?
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30th Diablo 'Capers' due April 9
Tempe Diablos go south of the border for this year's Casino Capers, a fun- and fund-raising program that has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars in donations for local charities since it started 30 years ago.
This year's event, a Mexican Fiesta, is scheduled for Saturday, April 9.
Cocktails and dinner will be from 6 to 8, with Las Vegas-style activities starting at 6:30. Silent and live auctions, a raffle and country store also are planned.
Admission is by a donation of $200 per couple ($100 singles). Coat and tie are requested.
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Just to complete this thread - I sent a response directly back to Peter but did not hear back if
that resolved his issue. The response:
I found that the order of certificates is critical. Can you confirm that you paste the client
certificate first in the form, then the intermediate certificate below it. I am not a programmer
(and definitely not a certificate expert) so I can't answer your question about line 3 obsoleting
line 2.
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Allgeyer [mailto:allgeyer at web dot de]
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 5:26 AM
To: m0n0wall dash dev at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
Subject: [m0n0wall-dev] Intermediate SSL certificates
We have problems here with a rapid SSL certificate. It requires a certificate chain with two
intermediate certificates. After looking into the patch for mini_http contributed by Bernie O'Connor
[1], I'm not sure, if it implements the certificate chain correctly.
1 if ( certfile[0] != '\0' )
2 if ( SSL_CTX_use_certificate_file( ssl_ctx, certfile, SSL_FILETYPE_PEM
) == 0 ||
3 if ( SSL_CTX_use_certificate_chain_file( ssl_ctx, certfile ) == 0
4 SSL_CTX_use_PrivateKey_file( ssl_ctx, certfile,
5 SSL_CTX_check_private_key( ssl_ctx ) == 0
6 )
line 2: first, get ssl certificate,
SSL_CTX_use_certificate_file() loads the first certificate stored
in file into ctx.
line 3: get certificate chain
from ssl_ctx_use_certificate_chain_file(3):
"SSL_CTX_use_certificate_chain_file() adds the first certificate
found in the file to the certificate store. The other certificates
are added to the store of chain certificates using
line 4: get private key
So probably line 2 is obsoleted by line 3, isn't it? Does it harm?
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Peter Allgeyer | 0(o_o)0 Stephan Zielinski)
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Hank Williams Jr. is apologizing for using an analogy to Adolf Hitler in discussing President Barack Obama that prompted ESPN to pull his classic intro song to "Monday Night Football."
Williams said in a statement posted on Facebook and his website Tuesday that his passion for politics and sports "got the best or worst of me."
In an interview Monday on Fox News' "Fox & Friends," Williams, unprompted, said of Obama's outing on the links with House Speaker John Boehner: "It'd be like Hitler playing golf with (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu."
Asked to clarify, Williams said, "They're the enemy," adding that by "they" he meant Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
It is not known if the intro, synonymous with "Monday Night Football" since 1989, would be used again.


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LISTEN: Fan Who Flipped Off JT Sounds Off!
Yesterday, a video of Justin Timberlake responding to a fan giving him the finger from the second row at his concert went VIRAL! (If you haven't seen it, scroll down!)
Our sister station Z100 tracked down the fan, Katelyn, and asked her about the incident. Find out WHY she did it - and how everyone is reacting to her!
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"I feel bad for the people who have no one to fight for them. There are a lot of them; they don't have any family. I told them when we were (there), 'You know, I was a hands-on mom, and I fought you for my daughter's security, and I still wasn't able to protect her.'"
These are the words of the mother of Jennifer, an intellectually disabled patient at the Sonoma Developmental Center. In 2006, Jennifer accused a caretaker of physical and sexual abuse. Little was done, and her case was shelved.
Less than a year later, Jennifer's family discovered that she was pregnant. Records show that the staff at the Sonoma center ignored or overlooked her condition, even after she visited a gynecologist at the facility while several months pregnant.
How could this have happened? Patients like Jennifer, who live at one of California's five board-and-care facilities for the disabled, have accused caretakers and other employees of rape and molestation 36 times since 2009. In that time, investigations have yielded just one arrest.
Reporter Ryan Gabrielson's latest investigation revealed that the Office of Protective Services, the police force in charge of protecting this vulnerable population of 1,600 patients statewide, failed to order a single nurse-supervised rape examination for any of the alleged victims since 2009.
Telling these kinds of stories is critical for raising awareness. But care must be taken to protect the victims, who have largely remained anonymous in this investigation to protect their privacy. This creates a unique challenge – how do we protect the identities of the victims and their families while ensuring that their words and experiences create maximum impact? The need to respect the family's privacy competes with the need to spread the information far and wide.
Our solution? This graphic novel-style video, directed and produced by senior multimedia producer Carrie Ching. The illustrations mask the identity of the family, and a CIR staff member served as a voice actor for Jennifer's mother. The result is a chilling portrait of life in the Sonoma Developmental Center for one young woman and the struggles she and her family faced when confronted with the nightmare of rape.


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By Marcus Kabel, Associated Press Writer
CAULFIELD, Mo. A tornado struck southern Missouri, killing a 7-year-old girl and damaging homes and businesses Thursday, and another apparent twister struck an Alabama high school, authorities said.
There were no immediate reports of injuries at Enterprise High School, state and weather officials said. Police were trying to determine if any students were trapped inside the southeast Alabama school, state Rep. Terry Spicer said.
In Missouri, Howell County Sheriff Robbie Crites identified the young victim as Elizabeth Croney. Her mother, father and two brothers were injured when a tornado hit their mobile home in a rural wooded area near West Plains, Crites said.
In Caulfield, Rick Jarvis heard the storm ripping through his gas station around dawn. His home next door suffered just minor damage, but the twister shredded the business, ripping down its roof and back wall.
"It sounded like a herd of horses tearing up stuff. When I came out, it was done," said Jarvis, 48.
At least four mobile homes, two houses and two service stations in Caulfield were damaged when the twisters hit around 6:30 a.m., and a tornado also touched down near an elementary school in Caulfield. Two more tornadoes were also reported in the area, said Mike Wade, a dispatcher at the Howell County Sheriff's Office.
The burst of tornadoes was part of a larger line of thunderstorm and snowstorms that stretched from Minnesota to Louisiana. In Nebraska, strong wind and heavy snow caused whiteout conditions in eastern Nebraska that forced the shutdown of 75 miles of Interstate 80.
Tornado watches issued Thursday morning across Alabama led several school systems to close or dismiss students early. It wasn't immediately clear whether Enterprise, in southeast Alabama, was one of them.
Spicer said local officials reported there was significant damage to the school, with the gym's roof heavily damaged.
Weather service officials said an apparent tornado had caused damage in Enterprise but had no other details.
In Kansas' Linn County, along the Missouri state line, a tornado Wednesday night destroyed a power substation, and roofs and siding were torn from buildings, Linn County Emergency Management Director David Yates said. He said some minor injuries were reported.
The storm also ripped out poles and electric lines, but power was expected to be restored by the end of the day, said Paul Norris, operations manager for Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative.
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New York (AFP) Dec 27, 2012
An endangered whale that beached in New York City died on Thursday despite a day-long effort to keep the emaciated 18-meter (60-foot) finback alive by spraying it with water.
"We are on the scene and the whale has passed," Robert DiGiovanni, director of the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, told AFP.
The finback whale, the second biggest animal species in the world after the blue whale, was found ashore early Wednesday in the Breezy Point neighborhood of Queens.
Police and firefighters began carefully spraying it with water to keep it alive until experts could take over.
Mendy Garron, a specialist from the National Marine Fisheries Service, told AFP on Wednesday that the outlook was not promising, describing the whale as "really emaciated."
After a post-mortem examination, the next big challenge will be the "disposal of the carcass," Gerron said on Thursday.
"You need a lot of heavy equipment... they are working on it right now," she said. "They are looking at... either a potential site to bury it or a landfill that can take the soft tissue."
Adult finbacks, which can reach up to 27 meters (88 feet) and weigh up to 70 tons, are found in all the world's oceans and can live up to 100 years.
According to the Riverhead Foundation, which is based on Long Island, at least 25 species of whales and dolphins have been seen in the New York region.
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The tiny fly, only a few millimeters long, lays its eggs in blueberries and other soft fruit. A few days later, the fruit begins to wrinkle, mold, or get spots. Split open the softened flesh and inside are maggots.
The spotted wing drosophila is just one of many foreign pests that have invaded Vermont to the detriment of farmers, foresters and sportfisherman. Others include the hemlock woolly adelgid, which threatens to wipe out Vermont's shady hemlock groves, and the zebra mussel, which has infested Lake Champlain, clogging pipes and rocky shores with their sharp shells.
Additional pests loom on the horizon, poised to invade Vermont in the near future: the spiny waterflea, a crustacean that alters aquatic food webs and could be carried into Lake Champlain through the Champlain Canal; the Asian clam, which fuels algae blooms in Lake George in New York; and the emerald ash borer, an iridescent green beetle that could wipe out Vermont's ash trees.
The invasion of new pests is aided by the global activities of humans who move food, products and recreational vehicles from place to place.
Vermont's changing climate threatens to exacerbate the problems associated with globalization.
"Climate change certainly contributes to the continued invasion of lands and waters by invasive plants and animals," said Paul Marangelo, a conservation ecologist with the Vermont Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.
Not only is Vermont's climate getting warmer, which allows cold-blooded pests to do better here, but the changes in water availability — lots of rain in the spring, drought in the summer — stresses trees and lowers their ability to defend themselves.
According to a team of researchers led by Jeffrey Dukes of the University of Massachusetts, in a paper published in the Canadian Journal of Research in 2009, insect metabolism roughly doubles with every increase of 10 degrees Fahrenheit. As an insect's metabolism increases, it grows faster, eats more, moves around more, and mates more often. In fact, fossilized leaves show that in warmer periods in the Earth's past, insects ate more than in cooler periods. The Northeast is expected to see a temperature increase of 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century.
That's not to say that insects will uniformly become more populous and voracious. According to Dukes' team, there is some evidence that some insects that spend the winters under the leaf litter will suffer from the loss of snow cover. However, the odds appear to be in the insects' favor.
Until recently, Vermont was relatively safe from hemlock woolly adelgids, for example. Winter temperatures killed them off or at least reduced their survival rate. As Vermont's winters get warmer and shorter, more hemlock woolly adelgids are surviving the winter and reproducing more often. Scientists predict that Vermont may have just a handful of living hemlock groves left by the year 2070.
Marangelo says the Asian clam is also an increasing threat. Currently found in Lake George in New York, this clam is thought to be limited by colder waters. Now that lakes and ponds are warming, the clam is creeping northward. As it does so, it changes the ecology of the lakes it infests. Released from natural predators into a new environment, the Asian clam reproduces quickly and reaches densities of 8,000 clams per square meter. Aside from clogging boat machinery, the prolific clams release fecal matter into the water, feeding algae blooms. State and local governments around Lake George are currently spending about $500,000 a year to manage this species, according to Marangelo.
Marangelo says there have been no systematic efforts until recently to measure the abundance of non-native species in Vermont. "We're very much in reaction mode," he said. Nonetheless, there are plenty of anecdotal observations that indicate invasion is on the rise.
"I think everyone can remember a time when they didn't know what poison parsnip was," said Marangelo. "We've witnessed the explosions of populations such as zebra mussels and there are a number of other examples like that."
Marangelo said it is easier to quantify invasions in lakes because they are more like closed systems. According to the 2012 State of the Lake report produced by the Lake Champlain Basin Program, non-native species in Lake Champlain have increased from less than 10 before 1920 to 49 in 2011.
Not only is the number of non-natives in Lake Champlain increasing, but the rate of invasion is increasing as well. For much of the 20th century, there were one to three new arrivals each decade; since the 1970s there have been four or more new arrivals in Lake Champlain each decade. The 1990s alone saw twelve new species show up in the lake.
That's not to say they are all due to climate change—increased commerce and boat traffic certainly played a part. But invaders do well when the ecosystem they arrive in is already under stress and therefore vulnerable.
The Northeast Climate Impact Assessment, a report that details the current and predicted effects of climate change on the agriculture, economy, and ecology of the Northeast, has bad news for farmers, too. Plants grow better when the air is enriched with carbon dioxide. However, some studies suggest that when plants put on more growth in response to that enrichment, the nutrient concentration of their tissues declines — causing insects to eat even more to get the same amount of nutrients.
The assessment also has bad news for pest control. Southern farmers spray their crops with pesticides more frequently than northern farmers. Floridian farmers, for example, spray their sweet corn 15 to 32 times a year while New York farmers spray zero to five times a year. Part of the reason is southern farmers have more pests to contend with. Plus, higher temperatures reduce the efficacy of common pesticides like pyrethroids and spinosad.
Because there are so many uncertainties involved, scientists can't easily provide clear links between climate change and the spread of most invasive pests.
"It's hard to describe it as a sole contributor in a lot of cases," said Marangelo. "It will be more of a helping factor for some of these species."
Vern Grubinger, a professor at UVM Extension, echoes Marangelo's emphasis on generalities. "We're very concerned about climate change and we have data to show it's happening. I'm not aware of a clear connection between those changes and invasive pests." That is, you can generalize that "warmer temperatures are a concern for a lot of the pests because we do count on winter temperatures to kill them off." But, said Grubinger, many pests only recently arrived in the country, or they are moving toward Vermont from the north or the west, not the south, or some years their populations boom and other years they crash and it's not always clear why.
Sandy Wilmot, a forest health specialist with the state Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation, agrees. "We have a lot of pests we are concerned about. Some of them really aren't responding in particular to climate change, though, they're just coming."
One example she cited is the emerald ash borer, which kills ash trees. "It is moving here, it's going to change our ash population, but with or without climate change I think that would happen," said Wilmot.
Though there's a lot of concern in the state and a lot of work to monitor and eradicate invasives, there's still a lot to learn. "There's not a ton of information available," said Wilmot. "The best thing we can do is wait and observe and try to take actions that improve situations without going too far in a direction that we don't know anything about."


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Washington: After the first lady, Laura Bush, fired the White House executive chef in February, a group of female chefs and restaurateurs sent her a letter urging her to do what no other first lady has done - name a woman to the position.
Now she has done just that, selecting Cristeta Comerford, a 10-year veteran of the White House kitchen, as the new executive chef. The incumbent presides over a staff of five full-time employees, although that number can expand to 25 for an important occasion.
Bonnie Moore, who is president of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, a national group that had urged the first lady to name a woman, said Ms Comerford's appointment sent "a message around the world. Women make up more than 50 per cent of food service workers, but hold less than 4 per cent of the top jobs. And this is the top job."
Ms Comerford, a 42-year-old originally from the Philippines, will also be the first representative of a minority group to hold the post. "This is great news," said Evan Garcia, the deputy chief of mission at the Philippine embassy in Washington.
"Ms Comerford obviously has reached the pinnacle of her profession and she does all Filipinos proud."
Her predecessor, Walter Scheib, said Ms Comerford was known for her unflappable, even-tempered demeanour, as well as an extraordinary ability to adapt to any demand, from a late-night peanut butter and jelly sandwich to a state dinner for 900.
In a statement, Mrs Bush said: "I am delighted that Cris Comerford has accepted the position of White House executive chef. Her passion for cooking can be tasted in every bite of her delicious creations."
The White House wanted a high-profile chef, but the job doesn't pay as much as celebrity chefs can earn with TV, cookbook and endorsement deals - none of which is allowed while working for the first family.
The White House chef has been paid $US80,000 ($103,500) to $US100,000 in recent years.
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Lili iOS
- Publisher: BitMonster Games
- Release Date: Sep 21, 2012
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4
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Sep 24, 2012Lili is one of the most beautiful games for iOS, and it is also one of the most complete gaming experiences thus far beside classics like Dead Space.
Sep 24, 2012Lili is an excellent and creative game that takes a casual approach to open world role-playing.
Sep 21, 2012In a market dominated by might-makes-right mentalities, guns, blood and violence, Lili makes for a refreshing change that's not as passive as it sounds; as fun to play as it is beautiful to look at - a definite treat if you can happen to play it.
Oct 17, 2012Lili is a simple game that focuses mainly on exploration and chatting to people other than combat. It's a breath of fresh air and a pleasure to experience.
Sep 25, 2012It's hard not to love Lili. Like the character, the game can be obnoxious at times. But it's so pretty, so well-written, so cleverly designed on the whole that complaining feels a lot like nitpicking.
Sep 22, 2012Lili is truly a one-of-a-kind game. It's one of those titles that you just have to have, and though it's on the higher end of iOS game pricing at $4.99, it's well worth the cost. If you only buy one game this week, make it Lili.
Nov 28, 2012Picking flowers of the heads of monsters isn't something you do every day. Aside from this quirky game mechanic, Lili is also a surprisingly fun adventure in a world full of colorful characters.
Sep 25, 2012Behind its stunning visuals there's a good game full of details with a great gameplay. It's quite simple and doesn't make the most of its RPG features. Apart from this, Lili is an entertaining experience recommended for iOS users looking for an adventure game.
Sep 21, 2012Thankfully, there's more to it than eye candy, and this substance outshines the negatives. Worth five bucks? Absolutely.
Oct 22, 2012Even though it is a beautifully told story, gorgeously rendered, some may say harshly it is just a glorified mini-game.
Oct 1, 2012If it wasn't for the extraordinary graphic impact, Lili would deserve at least half a point less and this because the gameplay is not up to the visuals.
Sep 27, 2012Lili is definitely style over substance: it has gorgeous graphics, a well-crafted scenario and slick interface and controls, but it's ultimately a quite boring and repetitive game.
Sep 26, 2012The well-written characters and story details make it easy to get wrapped up in the world of Geos and its strange inhabitants. But the short length and simple nature of the adventure keep Lili from being a truly great experience.
Sep 21, 2012Why does a game that promises and sets up for an adventure feel so small...like it never left the comfortable shores of the status quo?
Sep 21, 2012Lili is a game that looks great, and optimally could have been a more open Infinity Blade-esque game, but in the end, the repetition and unnecessary elements drag it down.
Sep 21, 2012Lili is a gorgeous game with lots of personality and bundles of charm. But as a game it's rather insubstantial and struggles to hold your attention for long.
Oct 2, 2012Control issues aside, Lili is a charming mobile adventure game, and a definite showpiece for smartphone visuals for a while to come.
Nov 9, 2012It's a pity that for such a good-looking game, Lili is absolutely lifeless.
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Glazed Doughnuts (Grilled Doughnut Peaches)
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- Servings: 4
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup hickory chips, soaked in water for 1 hour, then drained (optional)
- 4 large or 8 medium ripe doughnut peaches
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
- Bunch fresh mint, for garnish
How to make this recipe
Prepare the glaze. Combine all of the ingredients for the glaze in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Briskly simmer the glaze until thick and syrupy, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
Set up your grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. If a light smoke flavor is desired, toss the hickory chips on the coals (if using a charcoal grill) or place in a smoker pouch (if using a gas grill).
Grill the peaches until nicely browned on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes per side, basting with the glaze. Transfer the peaches to plates or a platter and top with ice cream, if using. Spoon any remaining glaze over them. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve at once.


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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is still trying to determine what caused a trip at a terminal station that knocked out power for all of the Northern Peninsula north of Daniel's Harbour Tuesday.
The power outage at the Peter Barrens terminal station near Daniel's Harbour happened around mid-afternoon. It affected the systems serving St. Anthony, Roddickton, Main Brook, Hawke's Bay, Plum Point, Bear Cove and the surrounding communities.
According to the utility, some 3,500 customers were affected by the unexpected loss of electrical services.
Erin Squires, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's media contact, said a backup diesel system managed to restore power to most customers within an hour after the outage. However, it was not until around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night that the last of around 1,200 customers had their electricity back up and running.
Squires said the work crews managed to bypass the malfunction and were still busy Wednesday trying to figure out the exact cause of the trip.


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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Review by gtr06
"Metal Gear Solid IV is the final chapter for Snake and his crew."
Metal Gear Solid IV is the final chapter for Snake and his crew. The game had a incredible launch and came in a variety of flavors. In NYC, Hideo Kojima himself appeared in person to give autographs and handshakes earning the hearts of all those who lined up for the midnight release. The release itself came in 2 flavors, the regular game and the LE (which also came with the LE edition of the gunmetal Playstation 3). more info . Although Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 did not have Snake at the focus of their story, they play integral chapters in understand Snake's roles in both MGS 1 and 2.
Before one can play the game they must wait 3 minutes for the act to install and after every act, the last act is overwritten by the new one which also takes 3 minutes. This isn't a big hassle, but I would have willingly sacrificed 15 minutes to have it all installed at once. Afterward, the game starts of in the middle of a Middle Eastern battlefield with the events summarized by Solid Snake. He believes that war has changed and that everyone participating in these wars are tagged from top to bottom with nanomachines.
Metal Gear Solid IV starts out with stunning and highly detailed visuals that it may seriously distracts from the story. Everything is detailed to the very last strand, from vehicles right down to facial hairs. This may be the most stunning visuals ever released on a console to date. Whenever a cinematic cuts straight into game play it does so seamlessly that if stat bars weren't displayed the player may not know when to take over the controls. This happens quite frequently early on as cut scenes dominate over game play, and will continue throughout every act. Some may find the cut scenes to be boring due to their lengths, but regardless they are impressive and well done to the last detail. Many times you will get multiple angles to a shot, and in order to avoid boredom, in mission briefings one will get full control of the MK II mobile unit to explore or find items, which may help during missions. As the game progresses the visuals continually get better and vehicles get larger and more detailed that the initial Gekko's you will encounter will look tiny in comparison by the time you finish the game.
The audio may be the only aspect that can surpass the visuals in this game. Since the original Metal Gear Solid, sound has always been vital to this series and is probably the only thing that takes more media space than game play . The game has always been fully voices since the day of the original Playstation when it was only starting to be common to have voices in games, but still a fully voiced game was a rare find, but Kojima and co. decided to make fully voiced games a regular thing throughout his series. The audio in Metal Gear Solid is fully uncompressed and is what takes up a lot of space on this dual layer blu-ray disc. With a excellent surround system the audio matches and surpasses any game to date. The sound is comparable to a high budget war movie and although music is scarce throughout a lot of areas the iPOD and bgm that one will hear throughout the game are memorable and match the setting very well. The audio tracks start to pick up in quality towards the end of the game as things get more intense and emotional.
The controls themselves are improved drastically as they are made to more resemble a fps genre game by having the top buttons as aim and fire. The item select and weapon select are still the same, as is jumping and answering the codec, but the change of the action button I feel makes the game a lot more easy to control and gives you the option to play the game as a stealth game and a action game. The only problems I encountered was the difficulty of sticking and unsticking to weapons and walls, but with some training that can be mastered. It would have been nice to have a blind fire method like in GTA IV and other fps, but this game is suppose to be stealth and randomly firing and making noise is a no-no. The free camera mode is also an improvement on the older games, before they were released with a free camera mode which allows you to easily look around from character level rather than a angled top down view.
Metal Gear Solid IV is definitely a game worth replaying, at the cost of skipping a few cut scenes, which unfortunately sometimes does get in the way of an exciting battle. While I was playing, I felt that I really wanted to do that awesome battle again or have a rematch with a few bosses and/or try a different technique. The game despite it being longer than several movies combined, is quite short as one can complete it in less than 20 hours and easily less than 10 without the cut scenes. However, Metal Gear Online is a big bonus that I did not expect (well I should have since it was announced earlier) it would come packaged together. This extra game gives the final chapter to Metal Gear Solid an even greater replay value, and although there are some flaws, it is very entertaining. Overall, Metal Gear Solid IV is a must for fans of the series and something every gamer should check out (although it is preferable they have played at least one previous game) if not for the deep story, then for the incredible visual and audio.
Reviewer's Rating: 5.0 - Flawless
Originally Posted: 06/25/08
Game Release: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (Limited Edition) (US, 06/12/08)
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