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Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2006
Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Winemaker's Notes
Valdicava philosophy is to produce a Brunello that represents the best traditions in structure and aromatics with elegance, harmony and fruit.
Critical Acclaim
James Suckling - "Love the nose on this with blackberries, sweet tobacco, blueberries. Full body, with soft and silky tannins and a light jammy finish. Lots of dark fruits. Long finish. Loads going on in this one. Give it three to five years. Or more."
Wine Spectator - "Though rich and round, the cherry, black currant and violet flavors in this Brunello are pure and focused. This is beautifully textured, displaying bright acidity and refined tannins that drive the long mineral aftertaste. Best from 2012 through 2025."
The Wine Advocate - "The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino flows with gorgeous layers of dark red fruit. This is one of the more muscular, virile wines of the vintage. Slow to reveal its character, the Valdicava Brunello will require significant patience, but I have seen the wine blossom beautifully, even in the smallest of vintages. A blast of iron, smoke, tar, licorice and new leather inform the deep, intense finish. This is a hugely promising, brilliant Brunello from proprietor Vincenzo Abbruzzese, but it needs to be buried in the cellar for at least a few years. Readers who can't wait should open the wine a few hours in advance, which will allow the fruit to emerge. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031.
Rating: 95+"
Wine Enthusiast - "Rich and complex with a long aging future ahead, this beautiful Brunello from Valdicava offers tight, crisp acidity, solid tannins and a bouquet that is richly packed with black fruit, cherry, spice, and tobacco aromas. Pair this wine with succulent cuts of beef. "
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Montalcino is home to the opulent of the Sangiovese grape. At our precise latitude of 43 degrees, the warmth of the nearby Tirrean Sea, the protective barrier of the "Monte Amiata," the coolness of the wooded areas, the breeze and the moderate rainfall all coincide to facilitate the growth of these grapes to fragrant, full maturity. Valdicava is located in the Montosoli area which is famous in Montelcino for creating wines with great balance of body and aromas. We pay the utmost attention towards maintaining the individual characteristics of our wine in order to exalt the spirit of the place, the 'genius loci' of our estate. View all Valdicava Wines
About TuscanyView a map of Tuscany wineries (TUSS-can-ee) Sangiovese. Most of the wine coming from Tuscany is made from some clone of this varietal, but a growing trend, started by the renegade winemakers of those Super Tuscans, is to incorporate more international varietals.
Notable FactsThe most well known sub-districts of Tuscany are Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (note that Montepulciano here refers to the local village, not the grape variety found in the Italian region of Abruzzi). Wine labeled from these regions is DOC-regulated and Sangiovese-based blends. Quality wine from these DOC areas has been on the rise for decades, with top-notch winemakers and wineries shedding the low-quality image once held for Tuscan wine by producing consistently outstanding bottlings that range from deliciously drinkable to highly ageable. Newer to the scene are regions like Bohlgeri and the Maremma, home to of what are now termed "Super-Tuscans," named for the wine coming from the Tuscany area, but not following all of the DOC or DOCG laws required in Italy. In the 1970's, some pioneer winemakers began buying land outside of Chianti and Montalcino, and planting not only Sangiovese, but also international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine they produced only fit into the lowest Italian category of "vina da tavola," but the winemakers sold the wine for high prices, creating an almost cult following, and spurning a new wine category called IGT.
About Italy
A little ditty about Italy...This country has about as many wines as its had governments. With 20 different regions, hundreds of DOCs and even more indigenous varieties, the amount of wine made in Italy is mind-boggling. Most of the juice, however, remains in the country for thirsty Italians. Wine is food in Italy and its rare that a meal is consumed without a glass of vino. That said, it's not common to find many folks drinking wine without food either. In turn, it's a match, and a mighty good one at that. In fact, it's safe to say that Italian wine is a foodie wine – one that goes on the table for a myraid of meals.
For regions, the most popular are Tuscany (home of Chianti), Piedmont and the Tre-Venezie, which includes Veneto, Trentino Alto-Adige and Friuli. Other communes of note are in Southern Italy, and a few good wines are made elsewhere in the country. The islands of Sardinia and Sicily are members of the Italian winemaking community as well.
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The Bar Harbor Garden Club will begin the 2013-2014 season with a meeting on Sept. 12 at 1 pm. The meeting will be held at Garland Farm, 275 Bay View Drive, Bar Harbor. It will begin with a walking tour of Garland Farm and the Terrace Garden conducted by Beatrix Farrand Society advisor, Carolyn Hollenbeck. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited. A business meeting will follow.

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The end is in sight on the long and often rocky road to relocate Melbourne's wholesale fruit and vegetable market and its $1.6 billion annual turnover.
Victoria's Minister for Major Projects,
But while the market's location is now certain, its cost structure is still a little fuzzy.
Beyond doubt, though, is that the state will need to tip in more money than forecast into the project. And some market stall-holders are warning increased rents will inevitably be passed on to customers.
With work on the new site under way, the government nevertheless elected to review the cost-benefit of going ahead with the move.
Dr Napthine said the "world had moved on" by the time the Coalition won government last year, with $200 million of costs sunk into the site and a contract in place with Lend Lease.
The review concluded it would cost at least another $100 million to stay at the existing, ageing Footscray Road site. As well, the $300 million estimate to build the new market had blown out to $670 million.
But the state opposition disputes that comparison because the revised figure also takes in the additional cost of building ancillary warehousing around the market. The state was to directly fund the original $300 million price tag, with a component of debt which would have been recouped through tenants' rents.
Dr Napthine said the cost blowout would have been funded mostly by increased debt. "That would have forced up rents enormously by 200 per cent, 300 per cent," he told The Australian Financial Review. "We believe that would be unsustainable for many market users and therefore threaten the whole viability of the market."
Instead, taxpayers will foot more of the bill to reduce the debt component and the government will negotiate with market operators on different delivery options for the surrounding warehousing.
Dr Napthine said all of that would be contained in a "funding envelope" although he declined to identify the state's overall contribution.
"We haven't got a total figure for the costs of the project because it will depend on who takes up what options."
He said he was confident the final cost would be no more than the $670 million estimate "in today's dollars".
"If we say what the funding envelope is, it puts us at a significant disadvantage in terms of getting best-value for the taxpayers' dollars."
Long-time market operator Fred Pascale said there was "a big question mark" over the extent of likely rent increases and tenants' relocation costs. In his case, it could cost up to $2 million to install the cold storage and fittings in which he has invested for his business. "It's got to be passed on somewhere," he said.
Many operators – some now in their late 50s or 60s – may simply opt to retire and Mr Pascale is wondering if "there will be a lot of key players in there who decide to call it a day".
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Do you know the places where the streets have your name?
July 27, 2017, 12:08 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Find your identifying intersections on nifty new street-mapping website.
The incredible shrinking economy seat (and other ways flying has changed)
July 24, 2017, 7:27 a.m. by Josh Lew
Low-cost carriers, high demand for cheap seats put the squeeze on knees.
Is parabiosis the fountain of youth?
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The US version of the BBC comedy The Kumars at No 42 is to get a prestigious autumn slot on the Fox Channel.
The show, called The Ortegas, will follow either The Simpsons or sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, two of the most popular shows on US TV.
The prime scheduling decision comes after a tug of war between Fox and NBC, which had originally licensed the show from its makers, British production company Hat Trick.
The show, which stars Sanjeev Bhaskar and Meera Syal in the UK, is a spoof chat show where the host is often embarrassed by his interfering family.
The US version replaces the Indian Kumars with a Hispanic family, the Ortegas, to make it more relevant to American viewers.
NBC had originally agreed to make a non-broadcast pilot of the show. It agreed with Hat Trick that any resulting series would be shown in the important autumn season.
But NBC later said it would show the series in summer, when audiences are smaller.
Hat Trick now stands to make $1.25m (£806,000) from a compensation payout, as well as several million more from Fox's production deal.
The remake of the show follows a US version of Hat Trick's Whose Line is it Anyway?, shown on the ABC network.
"It's very big news for us," said Denise O'Donoghue, co-founder of Hat Trick.
"I think it will be the first time that a British production company has two shows on at the same time on two American networks," she told the Media Guardian internet site.
The Kumars has already made waves in the US, having won an International Emmy last year.
The show has been a massive hit in the UK, with a nomination for best entertainment programme at this year's Bafta awards.
An Australian version, called The Greeks on the Roof, started in Australia last week.


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Pain on the front of both thighs...skin sensitive to touch..what is it?
In the past two to three weeks, I've have this pain on the front of both thighs. My skin is extremely sensitive near and the slightest touch is very tender. It seems to acquire worse as the day go on and then is better when I bring up in the morning. It be on both thighs but now seem to be bad merely on the left. Any design what this could be?
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shingles usually come on one ,neuropathic pain usually accompany by a wider range of symptoms ,close to being diabetic or giving the history of alcoholism,the is a possibility toward rheumatic inflammation of the muscles that you express as morning stiffness or pain,usually the patient refer to the skin but the symptom is deeper,bacterial inflamation of the muscles is a serious problem i enjoy seen it indistinguishable as your complain last week...
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I own the exact same pain on my right thigh. It is incredibly painful and sometimes feel like pins and needles when me or someone else touches it. Unfortunately, I own had 2 lower spine surgeries, and most of the doctors believe mine is irrevocable nerve wound. Some pain meds and anti-inflammatories assist if it is relatively minor, and a friend told me a chiropractor helped his by manipulate his spine which "might" have unpinched a boldness.
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Persuasion Notebook offers quick hits on the business of persuasion from The Globe and Mail's marketing and advertising reporter, Susan Krashinsky. Read more on The Globe's marketing page and follow Susan on Twitter @Susinsky.
It's not technically an ad for Tim Hortons, but it may as well be.
Over the weekend, a Toronto man named Jared Gaber posted a video online of his marriage proposal to girlfriend Stephanie Pasternak, done through a drive-through window at a North York Tim Hortons last Thursday.
The video, which required four cameras to shoot, includes plenty of Tim Hortons branding – complete with glamor shots of the doughnuts, a diamond ring nestled among them in their display case.
The video is so polished, it's hard to believe it is not a fiction concocted by the company. Marketers are vying to create more of what they call "content" – in other words, stuff you might actually want to watch – in addition to traditional advertising. It's seen as one of the only ways to get noticed in the great din of marketing messages that is the Internet.
This sugar-glazed love story would seem to fit right in; but Tim Hortons insists it's just a stroke of luck for them, not a planned marketing exercise.
A spokesperson for the company said its only involvement was accommodating the filming request at its North York location.
Once it was done, though, the company asked the groom-to-be for permission to post it on Twitter and Facebook.
"From there, it just exploded," Mr. Gaber said. "…I don't think the PR department of Tim Hortons knew this was coming down. But it took off. I'm sure it's been great for them."
Mr. Gaber is a marketing guy himself, working at food supplier Rich Products of Canada Ltd. While his company does business with Tim Hortons, he says there is no connection. A stop at the coffee chain is the one consistent element of his fiancée's morning routine, he said, and he wanted to be sure the surprise would work.
"If anyone's a doubter, the telltale sign that it was not done by Tim Hortons, is that in one of the B-roll shots it pans by the doughnuts and there's a few missing," he said. "As a marketing guy I can tell you, if it were an ad, it would be the most perfect doughnuts, dressed up to the nines, in perfect straight lines."
Like a true marketing junkie, however, Mr. Gaber insisted on a professional shoot. He asked a friend he's known since their summer camp days, who now runs a production company to film the whole thing. Big Ticket Productions does wedding videos, corporate videos, and yes, commercials.
"It's one of those weird things: oh, did we maybe go too far, that people don't actually believe that it's real?" said director and producer Jesse Cappe. "…But hopefully it worked out to benefit both parties."
The video received more than 2,400 "likes" on Tim Hortons Facebook page, and a bit of publicity for Big Ticket, too, thanks to the video credit that Tim Hortons included in their post. It has been viewed on YouTube more than 70,000 times.
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Film critic Roger Ebert said that the best martial arts films have nothing to do with fighting and everything to do with personal excellence.
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is the epitome of that definition, with maybe the exception of a couple of scenes where nobody is trying to kill anybody, just testing the opponent's capability.
The movie starts out with Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat) giving up his training for Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh). They have been in love for a long time, but have never spoken of it to one another. Li gives the Green Destiny, a sword that is almost magical, to Yu to give to a governor and friend. She stays with the governor to wait for Li, and this is where she meets Jen Yu (Zhang Ziyi), a princess who doesn't want to live the life she is going to have to live because she wants adventure. When the Green Destiny is stolen she thinks this might be her chance to find that adventure.
There is more to the plot, a lot more, but I don't want to spoil the movie. Suffice it to say that some vengeance is involved and a wonderful bit about Jen Yu's first love.
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Mastercraft Classic
submitted 7/28/2011
Kennyj (see all reviews from this person)
Where Purchased
Private party
Year Purchased
Price Paid
380.00 ($US) (bought USED)
Compared to some of the other beginner/low end banjos I've played around with, I think this one sounds great (for the price). I have the burled maple and it sounds bright and has some volume.
Sound Rating
The banjo was setup by the banjohut. I bought it used, but it was unplayed. The action was set very low/fast. After about 2 months, I started to get string buzz which I got fixed for about $18 (truss rod adjustment). I found it easy to play/learn on.
Setup Rating
It's a nice looking banjo. Mine's the burled maple and it has a nice finish. Personally, I think it has a look and feel of some of the more expensive banjos I've played with at shops.
Appearance Rating
Everything seems well-built.
Reliability Rating
Customer Service
It all seems nice a sturdy to me. Nothing feels too cheap.
Components Rating
Overall Comments
For the price, this is a great banjo. If you want an entry level resonator banjo, the price and quality are hard to beat.
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Mastercraft Classic
submitted 1/5/2011
arlemaster (see all reviews from this person)
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The sound is great right out of the box. Just had to do some minor tuning. The only reason, I didn't give this rating a 10 is due to the "Up the Neck" sound. From frets 1-8, the sound is perfect, but above that it just doesn't sound right to me, especially while bending the strings. I'm new to banjo's, so this is just my personal preference. I just bought a few high end sets of strings and a high end bridge to play with the sound some. I will post the results after I've had some time to experiment.
The banjo setup was great right out of the box. I live in California and was pleasantly surprised that after the long transit the banjo just required a 5 minute minor tuning to start playing. The action is perfect. Based on my dissatisfaction with the higher fret sounds, I would recommend high quality strings and bridge.
I purchased the Classic Maple and it is beautiful! I love the quality of the woodwork, the inlay, and the finish, it was all of great quality to me. This is a beautiful instrument that I'm quite proud of. You will not find a more beautiful instrument in this price range.
This banjo is a lot more reliable than I expected. I had expected to re-tune it before each playing session, but I don't. I have rarely had to actually tune it. I often check it just to make sure, but this banjo is solid and always stays in tune; very dependable.
I have only dealt with the company via the internet. I purchased this banjo through the banjohut.com and have never had to deal with the company. I am very happy with the product and have had no problems with it and never had to have it repaired. This is a solid instrument.
Everything from the peg head to the tail piece is beautiful and solid. I think for the price, you will not find a better instrument. As stated earlier, the stock strings and bridge should be changed out for higher quality. I replaced mine with GHS J.D. Crowe strings and Snuffy bridge, and now I have a banjo I only paid $400 for that is worth $1000's.
I love this banjo. I also play the guitar, but it gets neglected because it is so much more fun to play this banjo. I love it! (I think my wife is getting jealous)
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 10/10/2010
paulac7 (see all reviews from this person)
This actually *sounds* like a bluegrass banjo, even though it doesn't have a tone ring--just the dreaded 'tone hoop'. Nevertheless, when I go to informal jams, I have no problem being heard. Maybe because I got the Maple version, which has a little brighter tone?? But on the plus side--that cuts the weight down a little, which is an issue for me, as I have shoulder problems to begin with, and don't really need to add more......Seems to stay reasonably in tune, even up the neck using a junk capo. Oh, almost forgot to add--I upgraded to the Cannon bridge and strings that were suggested on the site, so I can't tell you what a 'stock' Mastercraft sounds like
One of the reasons I bought from banjohut (need to do separate review on them) is that their banjo's come already set up. I also did my homework by reading MANY reviews here on the BHO before I decided what and where to purchase.Banjo has been played hard for the past few months, and I think I might need to tighten the head a bit, but other than that, haven't had to 'dinker' with it at all.
Everywhere I take this banjo I get compliments on it. I like it because it is 'classic' looking. (guess that's why they call it the Classic Maple, no?). I made my own strap using an old braided leather belt, and it just looks 'right' on this banjo.No appearance flaws that I can detect--just a nice, simple-looking banjo
Only had it a few months, but I get the impression it's like a Timex--will take a licking and keep on ticking........
The people at the banjohut were super to deal with--very friendly and helpful. The banjo has a limited lifetime warranty, I believe.No repair issues as of yet.
My only complaint is the 'knife blade' armrest. Other than that the pieces parts seem to be of decent quality--a major plus for a banjo in this price range is the geared 5th--*so* much less irritating than the friction 5th on my last 'jo. Also only 1 truss (coordinator?) rod, but I can live with that.For the price, I don't think you could do much better than this banjo--especially as it came with hard case, picks, tuner (which I upgraded for a nominal charge), and book.The action is nice and low, which is nice for a beginner like me.
I can see me having this banjo for a really long time, as it serves the purpose of what I need it for.My only regret is that I didn't wait a little longer, as there is now a Classic version that is basically an upgrade of this one, but I'm still quite happy with this one.I just wish I would have bought this banjo first, instead of wasting $$$ on the other one I had, but if it wouldn't have been for my last 'jo I probably would have set it back in the closet for another 4 years. So it served it's purpose to get me back playing--now I go to 2 jams a week and loving every minute of it!!I would recommend this banjo as a first banjo, or even an intermediate banjo--it's a very good value for the money
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 8/24/2010
Gonzoso (see all reviews from this person)
I got this as my first banjo. I am learning to play bluegrass. It is a great starter banjo in my opinion. It is pretty loud and has a bright sound to it.
The banjo played great right out of the case. Banjohut was true to their word and set it up perfectly. Since having it I have replaced the strings twice and the bridge and messed up the set-up. It frustrated me fixing it but I learned how to adjust a few things. Had the banjo been set up poorly when I got it I would not have learned as much as I did. A new player ought to have a banjo that sounds good without having to fiddle with it.
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This banjo is beautiful. The wood is pretty, the finish is flawless. The only ugliness I see on it some sloppy gluing on the fret board. Some of the frets have some exposed glue on the ends of the frets. Not a big deal though. The rest of the banjo is good and seems durable. No problems yet. The bridge came with a little nick next to the 5th string notch. It got messed up and eventually developed a buzz, so I installed a new bridge.
Have not dealt with them, but they shipped it pretty quick.
The case is great. I love the case it came in. Thanks to the case my banjo looks exactly like it did the day I got it. No scratches, dings, or dents. Every banjo ought to have a hard case. I throw it in the back of my jeep, take it to work, whatever and it still looks pretty. The tuner is good. The lesson book is kind of weak.
Good quality package for pretty reasonable, especially with the case. The lesson book is a little bit weak though. It only teaches Blackberry Blossom, Bile dem cabbage down, and cripple creek. You will outgrow the lesson book in like 2 weeks and need a more advanced one. The lesson book was thorough on what it did teach though.
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 2/19/2010
lilcowdog (see all reviews from this person)
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I have the maple model. The BanjoHut had an audio of it and I really like the sound. This may have been the deciding factor on pruchasing this model. Along with limiting the amount of money to spend.
The banjo was set up ready to play out of the box.
I see no flaws and it is very good looking.
Seems like this one will last a long time.
I have not dealt with customer service.
The components and assembly are very nice. It is a step up from the cheap beginner models, and well worth it, but it is definitely not in the "professional" category.
I am a beginner and wanted to buy a banjo that i would not "outgrow" too quickly. i think the Mastercraft Classic Maple fits the bill for me.
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 2/18/2010
Old n In The Way (see all reviews from this person)
The Banjo Hut
I bought the Mastercraft Classic Mahogany. This is my first banjo so I have nothing to compare it to but I do know something about guitars. What I love about this banjo is that it has a great tone and the notes ring loud and clear.I don't know if it is normal for a banjo to be able to produce harmonics but this one does that very well. I have been able to get some serious sounds out of this instrument and lots of sustain. I will thoroughly enjoy learning on this banjo.
Banjo Hut set this up for me. It was perfect right out of the box. The neck is nice and wide and the action is perfect. I am able to play every note on every string from open to the 22nd fret with ease and there is no buzzing or flat spots.
For this price range this is one beautiful instrument. The Mahogany has a deep rich tone and the neck has mother of pearl inlays.It's real pretty.
The tuners appear to be lower end but they are planetary tuners which I understand to be a big upgrade in this price range. Top quality tuners could run the price of the banjo itself so I'm not complaining. You get what you pay for and overall I would say you get a lot for the price with this banjo.The nickel plated flange and armrest are high quality.Overall this is a solid well built instrument.
I highly recommend the Banjo Hut. These guys are the bomb.I called them 4 times before I made my purchase and asked a lot of questions. They were very friendly and helpful.
The only concern is that if the banjo were to fall it looks like the tuners could snap. Of course I suppose that is the risk for any banjo if you mistreat it. I will make sure that doesn't happen and they should be fine.
I know that I will love playing this banjo for a long time. As I said it is my first banjo and I did a lot of research. I believe I made the right choice for what I was looking for. I am giving it an overall 10 despite my comments about the tuners. I am expecting too much to get high end tuners at this price.
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 2/1/2010
Barney78 (see all reviews from this person)
I upgraded to Mastercrafts Cannon Bridge and Bluegrass Strings and this thing is really loud, sounds awesome.
I believe Paul at BanjoHut set this up for me and I didnt even have to tune it when I opened it. I hooked up the included tuner and all strings where perfect.
Mahogany wood, shiny finish, some small blemishes on the binding around the resonator but I think thats what makes it mine. Has Hearts and Flowers inlayed on fretboard and flower on the peghead.
This thing seems heavy duty, weighs about 8lbs, nickel plating, super finish, this Banjo is more then I thought it was going to be.
I haven't had any issues with it, however the Factory gives a lifetime warranty on it.
The tuners look kinda cheap but good enough to pass for the price considering the high end tuners cost as much as the banjo did.
I was blown away by this Banjo, definately worth getting over the cheaper Mastercrafts, being a beginner myself Im glad I got this upgraded model. I did alot of research for left handed models, and these imports seem to be very worthwhile and its important to have a good staff back them up such as Banjo Hut.
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 8/30/2007
huddy905 (see all reviews from this person)
This is my first banjo, the sound is very impressive. I didn't want anything that sounded like a "beginner" banjo. I believe I'll be satisified with this banjo for a long time.
The Banjo Hut had offered excellent packaging/shipping...only 4 days to Toronto. The set up was perfect, although some minor tuning had to be done (as anticipated). The banjo arrived along with the "starter kit" which I found very helpful as a beginner.
I am very impressed with the appearance, this is truly a beautiful banjo. The finish was flawless.
It appears to be a quality item, I have no doubt that I'll enjoy it for years to come.
I simply ordered through the Banjo Hut website and received notifcation of sihpping immediately. I believe that they will stand behind their product as everything I've read convinced me of their solid reputation prior to purchase.
The appearance and the sound.
I'm very pleased with the quality banjo I received given the modest price. I don't have any experience for comparison, but I've played piano for years and know when I hear quality tones.
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 5/6/2007
dpbaker (see all reviews from this person)
This is my first banjo. I wanted something decent to start with but I didn't want to sink a lot of money into the instrument. The sound is really good. Of course, this is the opinion of a new banjo player. However, it has a very nice bluegrass sound. Bright, clean and powerful.
The reason I purchased from The Banjo Hut was because they offered setup. The banjo arrived and was playable right out of the box. I tuned it up and started playing. Action was perfect.
For the money, I think the appearance is great. All hardware looks great and there isn't an imperfection in the wood anywhere. It has one of those almost plastic looking finishes that I really don't care for all that much. However, it is a nicely finished instrument with attractive inlay.
No experience here. The Mastercraft company does warrant the instrument for a lifetime.
No experience here either. However, The Banjo Hut gets pretty high marks in this area from purchasers. That was one reason that I bought from them.
Components seem pretty solid for a banjo in the $400 price range.
Overall, I love the instrument. Sounds great and I think it is a perfect starter instrument.
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 2/21/2007
Phoetus (see all reviews from this person)
Setup makes all the difference and Banjo Hut gets this.
This is a beautiful instrument that is obviously well-made. The inlay work is perfect and the lamination is flawless in every regard. You can get a banjo with engraving or more inlay, but I have never seen an instrument that is more perfectly assembled.
It's the bomb. You can spend more money for a fancier banjo, but you will not get more solid gear, with the possible exception of the tuners (see below).
I spoke with Banjo Hut for about half an hour before purchasing and they were great; they gave me a real education. I suspect that they would be good to work with if I had a problem, but I haven't come to that point yet and I hope I never do.
I know guitars, but I am new to banjos. The ratio on the tuners seems very strange - that is, a little turn on the knob moves the post a lot, compared to a guitar. Maybe this is the norm for banjos because the tuners are built differently. Othe rthan that, the banjo is as solid as a rock.
I can't believe that you can buy this banjo for this price. I definitely recommend spending the extra $130 to get this model compared to the Bluegrass as it really seems like a step up. The next banjo up was over $300 more.
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 2/3/2007
old al (see all reviews from this person)
Beautiful sound with good sustain for plqaying bluegrass Scruggs style. Set up head for rich full sound. Bass and treble notes very well balanced. Not too punchy.
Action set low with no buzzes. Bridge placement and intonation were perfect. Head bolts were loose on one side of head, but I tightened them to match the other side. Great sound after that. Armrest was loose on the banjo. I later got a Drum Dial, tuned the head to between a G and G# and evened off the tension. This really brought out the sound and minimized wolf notes.
Finish was beautiful . Mahogany rim and resonator had no flaws that I can see. Hearts and Flowera neck inlays look fine.
It seems like a beautifully crafted Korean banjo that should be reliable for years. Armrest is nickel plated. Banjo made of quality parts.
Paul was great at Banjo Hut. Took back another model that I didn't like and exchanged for the Classic no questions asked. Will probably buy from him again when I upgrade.
Banjo came with rolled brass tone ring and one piece fllange. The neck and headstock were inlaid with Hearts & Fllowers . Resonator,was bound with white trim. Briidge appears to be rosewood tipped maple(I might be wrong.). I might replace it with a maple-ebony tipped bridge, but the rosewood sounds wonderful for now. Planetary tuners work well. On 2/12 replaced bridge with Snuffy Smith Type 1 and put on medium guage strings, Tone and punch are dramatically improved. One thing about banjo I don't like is that it only has a single coordinator rod which is a cheap setup and makes it more difficult to adjust the neck if necessary (this one's right on).
For a complete starter package with hard shell case, tuner, picks, etc it fits the bill perfectly. If it were stolen I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. Great banjo to learn on as well as intermediate and advanced skill levels.
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 5/26/2006
sandiegobluesman (see all reviews from this person)
I am a professional guitar player that decided to take up the banjo. I have many top of the line guitars and i knew i wanted a decent instrument that wouldnt work against me as i learned. since this is my first banjo i cant really judge the tone quality but its very loud and sounds like a banjo!
seemed to be set up properly, action seems pretty nice. i may try to have the head tightened as others mention this improves sound.
very nice fit and finish for a lower priced instrument.
finish seems consistent with lower end instruments, chrome parts seem pretty heavily and evenly chromed.
great service, very nice and helpful people.
tuners are pretty jumpy, but then im used to the most expensive grovers on all my guitars. i may try a better bridge as this seems to be a major component in other reviews.
all the makers of lower priced banjos-johnson, washburn, gold tone...seemed pretty bunched up and similar in construction and price. they each make banjos better than this mastercraft, but at 2-300 bucks more. with free shipping and a hard case, electronic tuner, all maple construction and a rolled brass tone ring, this is an outstanding value and a decent instrument. if i take to playing banjo i would buy another mastercraft top of the line model. i suspect they are as good as instruments costing much much more. the people at banjo hut are great, so you can order without fear. banjo came fast all the way to california, packed really well, tuned right up and i learned a song in an hour off the free CD.
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 5/23/2006
mtnpckr (see all reviews from this person)
The Banjo & Mandolin Hut
Sound is full for a rolled brass tone ring, not as loud as needed for jamming perhaps but greatly appreciated by my wife when i practice. She can still watch tv 30ft away in the family room, while I pick away in my office/hideaway. I think this is an ideal beginners banjo. Just checked & tightened head after 4 weeks of light playing, volume increased twofold!
Banjo was setup very well and only needed to tune strings before playing. Action is set very low, which is good for beginners. I plan to put GHS light strings on it when I change, but this is a personal preference. I also plan to try out some different bridges, again for personal preference.
I was surprised & pleased with the fit & finish on this banjo. It has a great luster on the wood and the hardware is bright & shiny. No flaws or marred finish that I can see. Inlays are crisp and look very good. frets are even and smooth on the edges. Resonator & neck are well fitted.
I believe that this banjo will outlast me ( course i'm pushing 60). I doubt that I will ever play a gig but I would have to do something to increase volume first. But for a play at home, or practice unit, I think the hardware is fine.
The Banjo Hut supplied this banjo to the Hangout as the free drawing prize for March 2006, and delivery was within 2 days of receiving notice that I had won. Packaging was superb, it would have protected this banjo from all but a direct missile strike. I am amazed at the quality of the case offered with this outfit. It is attractive, strong, well padded and looks quite durable.
Overall this is an excellent package, and is superior to any other banjo that I have looked at in this price range. I have owned several used (eBay specials) banjos; Gretsch OB student, Aria alum. rim, & a Harmony Bakelite, and a new Deering Goodtime II ( which I upgraded with a rolled Brass tone ring), and this pkg is much better than any of them. The Goodtime played very well but I never got use to the bland appearance, it just didn't look right to me.
For a beginner or as a carry around banjo, I would highly recommend this pkg, although the maple unit may appeal more to others. I think the mahogony is a warmer, plunkier sound which I prefer ( course i'm pretty hearing impaired) and its really a matter of individual taste. I would obviously highly recommend The Banjo & Mandolin Hut, not just because they gave the banjo to me but I was also well pleased with the setup, shipping & packaging and especially with the great friendly response I received. Very good people to deal with! This pkg came complete with strap, case, picks, tuner, wrench/screwsriver combo, banjo & Vega strings J. Davis "How to Play Banjo Book" & DVD; a great bargain for the price.I WISH TO GIVE MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO ERIC @ THE BANJO HANGOUT AND TO KATHY & PAUL AT THE BANJO & MANDOLIN HUT FOR MAKING THIS BANJO AVAILABLE TO ME.
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 2/8/2006
Has a great bluegrass sound
The banjo was setup and almost in tune when I received it.
It has a beautiful mahogany gloss finish. No flaws. Nice inlays.
Hardware looks like it should last a long time. It is very dependable.
It has a lifetime warranty. I talked with a person at the company before my purachase and he was very knowledgeable and friendly.
As far as I can tell it has top qualilty parts. When the strings need to be changed, I might go from the light ones to medium.
This is a beautiful banjo, has a great sound with the rolled brass tone ring, and came completely setup. The pack for $399 included a nice hardshell case, chromatic tuner, songbook, and strap. A real bargain for such a good quality instrument. I love to play this banjo and highly recomment it. I gave the Washburn B-10 to my grandson and now we are both pickin and a grinin. If anything ever happened to this banjo I would ask my wife to save up enough money to buy me another just like it.
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 10/13/2005
Geno7 (see all reviews from this person)
Banjo sounds good. I replaced the stock bridge with a Desert Rose and this made a massive change. Banjo sounds and plays wonderfully.
The Banjo Hut set the banjo up very good and answered many of my questions over the phone. I ordered it and received it the next day packaged very well. Bridge placement was exact and was almost in tune.
Banjo looks great.
Well made instrument... The tuners maybe could be replaced and the bridge should be replaced with a little better quality bridge.
Great customer service. They offer a 30 day money back return.
The tuners maybe could be replaced and the bridge should be replaced with a little better quality bridge.
Well worth the $400.00 I paid...
Mastercraft Classic
submitted 9/16/2005
the banjo hut
very nice tone plenty of volume good sustain lots of punch for bluegrass
yes the head was tight the bridge placed in the proper position the action was very close and no buzz
a very pretty banjo all very fine finished mahogony iveroid binding on resonater and neck nice inlays on head and neck no flaws at all first class workmanship througout nickel plated armrest
yes the hardware looks like it will hold up for a long time and i plan to keep it polished and protected beautifull finish very dependable no backup needed with this banjo
company very knowledgeable about banjo banjo owners and players themselves hav not needed any repairs yet lifetime warranty
it has planatary tuners geared fith string tuner nickel plated armrest waverly style tailpiece and the bridge seems to be better than normally found in a banjo in this price range the neck is nice and thin and slippery nice inlays nice binding brass tone ring and flange
i searched a long time for a banjo like this in a price i could afford im just a working man not much money i looked at epiphone gold tone fender washburn and several others but nothing came even close in this price range! it plays like a dream any closer action and it would play itself if it were stolen i would replace it with another mastercraft from the banjo hut good knowledgeable people banjo players themselves fast service carfully packed for shipping and a very solid 5 latch lockable custom fitted case
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FIREFIGHTERS have been battling a blaze at a wood chip drying barn in Hurn this evening.
Three crews, from Ferndown, Christchurch and Redhill, were sent to the scene of the fire in Chapel Lane at 5.39pm.
A spokesperson from Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said earlier: "The fire is on commercial premises where a large amount of wood chips are stored.
"Two sets of breathing apparatus, a thermal imaging camera, one main line jet and one hose reel jet are in use."
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Kreator (GER) - Terrible Certainty/Out Of The Dark... Into The Light (1987) [Remastered]
Artist : Kreator
Country : Germany
Release : Terrible Certainty/Out Of The Dark... Into The Light [Remastered]
Year : 1987
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320
After destroying eardrums worldwide with Endless Pain and Pleasure to Kill, Kreator unleashed Terrible Certainity, a record which quite possibly is Germany's quintessential thrashterpiece. All elements are represented here... chaotic drumming, precise riffage, apocalyptic lyrics and Mille's razorblade vocal delivery... not to mention great cover art and excellent songwriting.
Much more refined and smoothed over than previous releases, Terrible Certainity still remains caustic, with songs like Storming With Menace and the title track thrashing hard enough to rip any wayward metalhead a new one. The fretwork is technical without being pretentious and every song is a keeper.
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"Go along and mind your own business, you scoundrel," roared Hopkinson.
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Nobody minded Hopkinson; in the blaze of Mrs. Hopkinson's fascinations he was completely lost sight of.
Hopkinson wrote this anthem when Marshall returned from France.
Hopkinson and Fraser fell asleep at their oars, and even the heavy Clayton appeared to labour.
So also did Mr. Hopkinson Smith, resurrecting vast numbers of American 'chestnuts.'
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[talking about the Kindle] the overriding message from the presentation by Tadamasa Kitsukawa, MD of the Sony Digital Reading Platform, was that the Sony Reader Store is different.
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The Sony Reader store has now gone live in the UK, supported by numerous publishers, among them Penguin, Quercus, Headline, Little, Brown and Canongate. Sony's latest touch Reader is being sold in 19 countries and although Kitsukawa would not say how many titles were available, this was because "we are adding more everyday." He added also: "We are not interested in self-publishing and we don't think a single, dominant player is healthy for the anyone. In fact, we think a single, dominant player can jeopardize the whole industry."


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This ambitious local production blends rock music, cabaret styles and raunchy comedy to depict that painful period when the human child sprouts into physical adulthood.
The 65-minute script is collaboratively written by the four actors, Kristian Jordan, Jason Hooper, Andraea Sartison and Christine Birch. It touches all the obvious bases, from buying that first bra to blowing that first wad.
Occasionally the proceedings get dwarfed on the large Warehouse stage, and the actors, who appear to be amateurs in their 20s and 30s, cannot always be heard over the three musicians who accompany them live. Sometimes, too, the jokes get lost in the performers' own hurried enunciation.
Yet there is lots of creativity on display, not just in the occasionally risqué script but in its reasonably elaborate staging. One icky menstruation gag will have audience members ducking for cover.
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Puberty: A Memoir lets you re-enjoy the worst time of your life. It's a show about life's monumental firsts: your first period, your first bra, your first zit and your first pube.
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Eric and I will be in Nashville on Tuesday, October 4th. Unfortunately, it's a "one night only" sort of thing, since we'll be driving out the next morning. We'd love to get together and visit with whoever's in town/availabe that evening. So if anyone can suggest a gathering spot for a bite and a good beer, that would be absolutely fantastic.
Can't wait to see you guys!
12 Monkeys
Let's see how many are in, then we can find a spot
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
I should be available.
The Logic of Long Distance
I should be available.
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The King of Beasts
Count me in.
"As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man I have chalked up many a mile. Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, And I've learned much from both of their styles." ~ Jimmy Buffett
"I don't see much sense in that," said Rabbit. "No," said Pooh humbly, "there isn't. But there was going to be when I began it. It's just that something happened to it along the way.""
[this post is just dripping with enthusiasm]
That's okay. I probably needed to sell the night a little bit better.
It's going to be AWESOME!!! Woohoo!!!!
I'm sure everyone is just completely excited now.
Cheryl and I will be there!!! YAY DRAGS!!!!
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50,000 Miles Later
YAY for Nashville!!!
You guys are awesome.
Whatever dude I was in a rush to post on the politics thread.
too early to commit
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In it for the long run..
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Karen, thanks so much for the offer! We're going to bum a place to sleep off of Trent, so we're covered.
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Karen, thanks so much for the offer! We're going to bum a place to sleep off of Trent, so we're covered.
He's not putting you up in the mud room, though... right?
Tick tock
They are all mud rooms.
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The Canada Valise is a loan kit for K—12 teachers filled with fascinating learning materials to assist in presenting Canada as part of the curriculum. Valise means suitcase in French. The Canada Valise is an amazing resource with supplies for teachers and students alike. The Valise contains not only a variety of Canadian artifacts but a large notebook full of lessons and activities, which teachers may copy and use, or adjust to meet the particular needs of their curriculum.
Teachers may borrow the valise for free, paying only the cost of transportation to the next school on the reservation list. The valise is housed at the Canadian–American Center, University of Maine. For scheduling information, please see www.umaine.edu/canam/teachingcanada.htm
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Shrimp Creole Bake
A wonderful casserole chock-full of rice, vegetables, shrimp and chili powder! It's great to bring to potlucks. SHRIMP CREOLE BAKE Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 90 minutes; Total time: 105 minutes 2 cups water 1 & 1/4 cups uncooked white rice 2 onions diced 2 cups sliced mushrooms 5 carrots, sliced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 & 1/2 cups diced celery 1 zucchini, sliced 1 (15 oz.) can seasoned tomato sauce 1 (16 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 2 tablespoons butter 1 (4 oz.) jar chopped pimento peppers 1 and 1/2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 teaspoons chili powder 1. In a saucepan bring salted water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 3. Saute the mushrooms, carrots, onions, green pepper, celery, and zucchini in butter until tender. Add all the tomatoes, tomato sauce, pimientos, and shrimp. Stir in rice and chili powder. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch casserole dish. 4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. 8 servings Diabetic Recipes Diabetic Recipes Diabetic Recipes Diabetic Recipes
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PARIS – Scientists have peeked into the DNA of the giant squid, seeking to demystify a deep-sea creature that has haunted sailors' dreams for centuries.
But their findings have dredged up some tantalizing questions in turn.
These include the likelihood that there is just one species of giant squid.
And far from being a rarity, the giant squid could inhabit the deep ocean in large numbers everywhere except the polar regions.
Evidence "strongly suggests that the family Architeuthis consists of a single species of giant squid, namely Architeuthis dux," the biologists reported in the British journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
"If so, this species is cosmopolitan and likely has a substantial population size," they said.
As long as a bus, with beachball-size eyes that help it spot prey in the dark, the giant squid is one of the largest invertebrates.
The beast has been detected at depths of 900 meters, proof of an ability to thrive at pressures that would crush a submarine.
The elusive squid was first observed in its natural habitat just nine years ago. Until then, its existence was inferred from remains found in sperm whales' stomachs, carcasses found floating on the ocean or washed up on beaches or from rare individuals snared by deep-sea trawlers.
The tentacled giant's taxonomy has long been in dispute.
As many as 21 species have been reported since a Danish biologist, Japetus Steenstrup, described Architeuthis dux in 1857.
The claims were often based exclusively on where they were found or on incomplete remains, such as beaks, suckers or arms regurgitated by sperm whales.
For this study, researchers examined mitochondrial DNA — a genetic marker handed down along the maternal line — from 43 giant squid taken in waters from Australia, Spain, Florida, New Zealand and Japan.
They were astonished to find that there was only a tiny diversity in the DNA signature.
"The data strongly suggest that globally only a single species of Architeuthis exists," says the study. This suggests giant squid are "highly migratory," with offspring dispersed on global currents called thermohalines.
Legends about the squid include the kraken, a ship-sinking leviathan that first featured in Scandinavian legends centuries ago.
Many things about the squid remain to be elucidated, including how long it lives and how it is able to catch its prey — fish but also smaller squid, including its own kind — at depths where light barely penetrates.


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I'm not looking to start up anything serious anytime soon. I guess right now I'd just like to meet some cool new people and have fun.
I'm good at making jokes at awkward times, problem solving, naming things, singing, remembering lyrics, and giving compliments. Oh and Tae Kwon Do. I have a black belt but I haven't trained in a long time.
I'm bad at remembering names and getting places exactly on time, so bear with me.
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Does anyone have any advice on how to remove dark marks that I got while pregnant with my daughter. I still have them under my eye area, close to the cheek. They have lightened up a little, but not completely gone. I have used sugar with lemon as a skin exfoliator. Any natural remedies?
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I have heard from several mums experiencing this darkening during pregnancy. This condition is fairly common during pregnancy and tends to fade away with time. Some women report taking longer for the darkening to fade and others report shorter time frames.
Here is a link to an article explaining the condition and some things you can do from home to help.
Ive also heard that a retin-a type cream can help lighten dark spots.
In some countries retin-a is readily available over the counter.
Please do the research on how to use this particular cream.
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Hydrating and protecting the skin is very important. Use a natural sunscreen every day to protect your skin from the sun and drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. It is normal to have dark marks after pregnancy; it will be back to normal after some time.


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Whether you meditate in the morning or the evening, it is of paramount importance to have a fixed time for your meditation. Even an infant will cry for his mother's milk at a fixed hour. If you own a store, if you always open the door at nine o'clock, then others will have confidence that they can come at nine o'clock and you will really be open. Everything has its own hour. Your inner being and your Inner Pilot, the Supreme, always observe. If you stick to a particular hour, then the Supreme has confidence in you. The Supreme says, "At this hour he is not loitering around; he is meditating. If I offer him something at this hour, he will definitely be there to receive it."
You and God should agree to a certain hour for your daily meeting. When He comes at that hour, if you are fast asleep, He will forgive you. If you are not there tomorrow, again you will be forgiven. But you will not be able to excuse yourself. Your oneness with God will not allow you to forgive yourself. Your soul will cause you such pangs that you will feel miserable. Your soul's love for the Highest is very important to you. When your Eternal Friend is coming, the host wants to be ready. The human mind is a very treacherous thing. Left to itself, the ignorant, obscure mind will try to prevent you from doing the spiritually correct thing. It will find many excuses to keep you from fulfilling your soul's wish. But if your aspiration is sincere and intense, the discipline of having a set time to meditate will help you fight against the lethargy and waywardness of the mind.
/When you don't give countless outer things your attention, you will see that truth is looking right at you and giving you the strength to discipline your life./
Suppose you want to meditate at six-thirty. This is your chosen hour. If you get up at seven, your own lethargy and idleness will take away all your inspiration. On the one hand, your lethargy will try to justify itself. It will enter into your conscious mind and say, "Oh, I came home very late; that is why I could not get up." Or, "For the last six days I got up at six-thirty. Since God is all kindness, today He will forgive me." There are so many ways your mind can justify getting up late. But even if you came home late, that doesn't mean that you won't do first things first. The first thing is meditation; the first thing is God.
Once you start your journey, if you do not keep moving toward your goal, then you are lost. You may think, "Today I am tired, so I will stop here and rest. Tomorrow again I will go on." But you have to know that ignorance is more alert than your own aspiration. Once you start justifying yourself, there is no end to it. Regularity will tell you that the goal is real. But if you are punctual, immediately a kind of dynamism and movement is there. Your regularity is like a motor. Because you have a motor, you know that at any time you can drive. Punctuality is when you actually turn the key and start the motor. With regularity you get only a vague idea that you will do it. But with punctuality, you actually do it.
If you are regular and punctual in your meditation, you will notice your own progress. If you can meditate sincerely and soulfully at a fixed hour every day, a time will come when you will become an expert. At that time, you will be able to meditate while doing anything, and you won't need a fixed hour. Eventually you will be able to meditate twenty-four hours a day even though you are talking to people and doing your multifarious daily activities. But for that you need many years-perhaps many lifetimes-of practice.
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October 17, 2012 – Although famine conditions have officially lifted in Somalia, many areas in the Horn of Africa are still extremely food-stressed with 13.3 million in need of emergency assistance in the region. Since July 2011, International Medical Corps has been delivering a comprehensive health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene response. We are also prioritizing training and education programs to build resilience in drought-prone communities.
Since famine conditions were officially declared, International Medical Corps has been responding throughout Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, implementing programs including:
SOMALIA –International Medical Corps continues to operate emergency community-based nutrition programs in Sool and Sanaag regions of Somaliland, where the conflict in the North continues to affect movement of the population as well as trade activities. Additionally International Medical Corps operates emergency community-based nutrition programs in Galgaduud region; health programs in Mogadishu; and water, sanitation and hygiene programs in Mogadishu and Galgaduud region. These nutrition programs treat both severely and moderately acutely malnourished children under five and pregnant and lactating women. We also provide micronutrient supplementation for pregnant and nursing women. In 2012 in Sool and Sanaag regions, we screened 17,658 children, admitted 1,943 children to our outpatient therapy sites, and admitted 330 children to our targeted supplementary feeding program.
ETHIOPIA - International Medical Corps provides relief to tens of thousands of affected persons in the Dolo Ado area in Ethiopia, where more than 170,000 Somalis are seeking refuge. International Medical Corps is providing both blanket and supplementary feeding programs as well as outpatient therapeutic programs, allowing us to deliver targeted care for those who are malnourished, and also protect those who are at-risk by giving them basic food items. We are also building latrines and hand-washing stations, distributing soap and jerry cans, and educating communities on the importance of hygiene. Because displacement and camp conditions can increase the exposure of women and girls to sexual violence, International Medical Corps is working to prevent and respond to cases of gender-based violence by training community members and establishing a referral and case management system.
KENYA - In the Dadaab complex in Kenya, home to 443,000 Somali refugees, security incidents have severely restricted response measures to only lifesaving interventions. The Government of Kenya and international actors continue to press for solutions to improve the security and service delivery. International Medical Corps is operating a health post in Kambioos camp in Dadaab where we have immunized 872 children for measles, ensured access to primary health care for 27,067 patients and admitted more than 3,100 children to our nutrition programs.
In Samburu, Isiolo, Tana River, Meru North and Laikipia districts, International Medical Corps has been working in partnership with UNICEF and OFDA to deliver high-impact nutrition interventions in existing health facilities and at the community level. Through this partnership, we provide outpatient therapeutic care services for severe acute malnourished children under 5 years of age, as well as supplementary feeding services for moderate acute malnourished children under 5 and pregnant or nursing women. We also utilize the Mother Care Group model in Samburu, where 1,200 such groups have formed and training is ongoing.
Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, International Medical Corps' mission has been consistent: relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease, by delivering vital health care services that focus on training. This approach of helping people help themselves is critical to returning devastated populations to self-reliance.
For 30 years, International Medical Corps has worked to relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease by delivering vital health care services that focus on training, helping devastated populations return to self-reliance.


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On Saturday, I had the privilege to take part in the 2012 Puerto Rican Parade in downtown Rochester. This was a part of the 43rd annual Puerto Rican festival, which took place over the weekend at Frontier Field. Thank you to those who came out to support the parade and take part in this great event!


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The Air Force has a continuing interest in improving the quality of counseling at all levels of supervision. Even at the lowest level of organization, problems arise that disrupt the performance of individuals and lower the efficiency of the unit. People with problems may not be able to solve them for a variety of reasons. The problem itself may be totally divorced from the CAP environment, but that fact alone doesnt necessarily remove it from the realm of the leader. Your subordinates problems become your problems when they adversely affect unit effectiveness. The material in this section wont make you a professional counselor, but it provides you with the knowledge necessary to develop the skills to conduct effective counseling sessions.
Characteristics of a Good Counselor
Counseling is a process whereby a qualified person purposefully assists another person to better handle his or her problems. Counseling is not just giving advice. Its mutual trust and understanding. Ideally, counseling is an opportunity for you to help your people intelligently adjust to different situations. Counseling is a skill gained through knowledge and practice of time-tested fundamentals or traits. Although most of us are not inclined to invest the time to become a professional counselor, all of us can and should work to attain the characteristics of a good counselor.
A competent counselor should display sincerity, good listening skills, and integrity to successfully assist people in gaining a better understanding of themselves and their problems. A good counselor, above all, will be sincerely interested in the person and the problem. Insincerity is very easy for most people to detect, and it can seriously degrade the effectiveness of any counseling session. Sincerity comes in different packages surrounding the element of time. A sincere counselor will make time for the counselee and schedule the session so both parties have enough time to speak/listen. Next, a good counselor will listen attentively to what is being said and perceptively hear what the individual really means. Most of us are very good at talking but need to consciously make an effort to actively listen. Finally, integrity is a fundamental character trait for any successful counselor. As previously discussed under personal leadership qualities, integrity is the quality of being of sound moral principal, upright, and honest. A counselee is more likely to confide in a counselor of obvious integrity.
The counseling method is a term to explain the intended emphasis of your counseling session. Both method and techniques will aid a leader in the counseling role. The method a counselor chooses may be either direct approach (counselor-centered) or indirect approach (counselee-centered)although a combination of both is often appropriate.
Direct approach
When the counselor assumes the initiative and carries a major part of the responsibility for problem identification and resolution he or she is using the direct approach. This approach has a long and honored history. James Carroll, in his book Face to Face calls this approach, "I talk, you listen" (44). Traditionally, people faced with problems and personal crisis turn for guidance to those they consider wiser and more experiencedthis approach is useful in those cases. This direct approach to counseling might also be called the problem-solving approach. The counselor collects pertinent information with aims to determine the problem and cause. This may happen to some degree before the counseling session begins. During the session, the counselor discusses the problem with the counselee and sparingly makes recommendations or suggestions. Carroll also warns that the counselor must not stifle counselee input even though the directive approach is being used. Disciplinary counseling is another example of when directive approach may be appropriate.
The non-directive method (also called counselee-centered) was developed primarily by the renowned psychologist Dr. Carl B. Rogers. As the name would suggest, the counselors participation is minimal, and the techniques of reflection and acceptance are used to encourage the counselee to freely express himself. The counselor pays particular attention to the emotion and attitudes associated with the problem. Additionally, the counselee is encouraged to choose the goals, make the decisions, and take responsibility for those decisions. The counselor should genuinely have faith in the counselee to work out the problem. This method is limited by the ability and intelligence of the counselee. It is also limited by the desire of the individual to change for the better. Despite these limitations, the non-directive method of counseling is most appropriate more often than the directive.
The counseling techniques are a series of questions, or the process, to help the counselor conduct an effective session. Just as the counselor must determine the best overall method for handling each situation, the counselor should also selectively employ affective counseling techniques (questioning, encouragement, and non-verbal behavior) to ensure a successful session. First, when questioning, the counselor should ask questions to encourage the counselees participation. The questions should be few, but steer the counselee toward a solution. Avoid "why" questions because they can cause the counselee to become defensive. Also, avoid questions where the counselee could simply answer "yes" or "no." The counselor should strive to keep the counselee talking. Next, practice encouragement by making simple statements of support that reassure the counselee that the counselor is genuinely there to help. This can include sympathizing, like the statement, "I see this is a difficult subject for you." This technique will help keep the session from stalling if the counselee becomes angry or withdraws. Finally, the counselor should be aware of the nonverbal behaviorbody language (actions, gestures, or even tone of voice) can distract the counselee. Crossing your arms or frowning can cause the counselee to withdraw or become angry. Sitting behind a desk, a counselor can come across as domineering or adversarial. Instead, sit at two chairs on the same side of the table. A comfortable setting goes a long way toward an effective counseling session. Additionally, the counselor should be aware of the body language coming from the counselee. For example, clenched fists may indicate unwillingness to open up. These techniques are best employed as part of a counseling plan
Counseling Plan
A counseling plan should be developed for every session and should include a meeting objective, method of counseling, and an opening statement. First, according to Carroll, the objective needs to be focusednot to, "improve his performance" but perhaps to advise him on your expectations (50). If you cannot leave the session with your objective being met, it is not an appropriate objective. Next, your objective should lead you to a decision on the method of counseling to be used. If, again, your objective is to advise the counselee of your expectations, then at least a portion of your session must be directive. Finally, opening the session by defining the problem and letting the counselee know what observations you have made is key to setting the tone for the session. The tone you set is dependent on your objectives and the method you have selected based on that objective. The opening statement should clearly define the purpose of the session and describe the situation as you, the counselor, see it. By doing these things you are off on a good step toward solving the problem. After your opening statement, however, you are on uncharted territory and must depend on the techniques discussed, your sincerity, and experience to guide both you and the counselee to an acceptable conclusion
Counseling does not have to be a negative eventit is simply your medium to communicate with your folks in order to accomplish an objective. This lesson is designed to give you a framework from which to learnnot to make you a professional counselor. Although no one can tell you when it will occur, it is important for you to realize your limitations and not try to fix problems you are not qualified to fix. Referring someone to a professional (i.e. a financial expert or other specialist) is one of the most appropriate actions you could take to assist someone in trouble. With time and practice counseling will become a skill that will serve you and those who serve with you for years to come.


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Though its dining room is in the heart of Yonkers, La Bella Havana's food transports diners straight to Cuba with the chefs' homestyle Caribbean cooking. Drawing equal inspiration from the land and sea, hearty comfort foods include sauteed chorizo with fried plantain chips, empanadas with a variety of fillings, and massive servings of paella that the New York Times hailed as "the real deal: stuffed with seafood, chorizo and chicken, full of flavor and cooked to perfection." The drink menu similarly embraces its Cuban roots with hand-blended mojitos and other potent tropical cocktails.
But Cuba's presence inside the restaurant also goes beyond the edibles to its island-inspired decor. The walls give the appearance of rustic, exposed brickwork peeking through plaster and a glance upward yields ceiling fans and their distinctively leaf-shaped blades. Even the bar area is shaded by a thatched straw canopy, which shields the bartenders from the imported Cuban sunshine.


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edit: The BUTTHOLE BANDITO strikes again! (Has a better ring too it).
I knew they were enjoying more solidarity, but now they're even giving out rings?
His douche level is rising… I didn't think that was possible.
Does he have Tourette's now, wears this so he won't spit on people? Why would u wear that, wtf is it, looks like something out of Mad Max.
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He Was My Closest FriendBy David Mamet
The second of five vignettes.
He lived alone in various houses, and moved from one to the next in response to no discernible stimulus. I assumed that, at some point, he felt it was just "time to move."
He had lost his first wife, and their young daughter to cancer. And he told me that the terrible thing was not that they were dead, but that they stayed dead. I thought of it often, and think of it oftener since his death.
I'd had a cold and was sleeping in the little guest cubby in the eaves of the attic, and I woke up with an intolerable pain in my chest.
I knew I was dying, and thought, Well, this is a heart attack. It subsided, and I went back to sleep, only to be struck, again, some time later. The next morning a mutual friend called to tell me that Shel had died the night before of a heart attack—in fact, of two heart attacks, some minutes apart.
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