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What I offer is comprehensive individualized instruction for struggling readers and dyslexic students. As a former teacher, K-4, I made the jump into private tutoring because I saw how substantially learning is increased in a small group/ individual setting. With direct focus and a solid rapport between teacher and student, a tremendous amount of growth occurs. I have even grown from my experiences tutoring! It has shaped my life.
Throughout my first two years of tutoring, I found myself focusing on struggling readers. I also found myself to be effective in this area. It felt like home. At that point, knowing my niche, my ambitions grew to becoming an Academic Language Therapist (A.L.T.) and a Dyslexia Therapist (D.T.), both for which I am currently in training. I already hold a Master's Degree in Education, (M.Ed.), am a certified teacher, have 6 years experience as a classroom teacher, and have tutored privately for 3 years.
Reading difficulties and dyslexia are not indications of a child's intellect or abilities. In fact, research shows the opposite: children who have reading challenges are most often very bright, creative, and are excellent problem solvers. Recent research also shows that one out of every five children is dyslexic. However, instead of feeling understood, confident, and drawing from their many strengths, these children tend to be discouraged, disillusioned about learning, and lacking in self-esteem. With the right instruction, reading difficulties can become successes and self esteem can rise. There is nothing more rewarding and inspiring than seeing a child make this transformation. It is why I am so dedicated. What I offer is comprehensive individualized instruction for struggling readers and dyslexic students. As a former teacher, K-4, I made the jump into private tutoring because I saw how substantially learning is increased in a small group/ individual setting. With direct focus and a solid rapport between teacher and student, a tremendous amount of
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The infamous "they" say that it takes a village to raise a child and Jennifer is definitely a contributing resident of my village!
After expecting my son to be prepared for kindergarten via his preschool classes and my one-on-one work with him throughout the summer, I was surprised to discover in my first parent-teacher conference that he was below grade level in reading and writing. My personal memory of kindergarten was that you learned these skills in kindergarten. I have since learned that many of the items previously taught in 1st grade have shifted to kindergarten, so there is an expectation for children to have a certain knowledge base prior to entry.
After researching all options, including placing my son in a learning center, I finally decided on one-on-one tutoring as the best option to get my son on track. Jennifer started working with my son twice per week in January 2013. In that short period of time, my son's progress has improved exponentially. I received his 3rd reporting period report card yesterday and his reading assessment has gone from a 1 and performing below grade level to a 3 and performing at or above grade level.
Jennifer tutors my son at his school during his stay in after-school care. I originally thought that communication would be an issue but she does an outstanding job of keeping me informed via her detailed tutoring reviews and via texts and emails. Her reports are helpful to me in continuing the work with him at home. She is always prepared for her sessions and has even met with my son's teacher to better assess his needs. Jennifer provides my son with reading and writing materials for practice and even provides him with incentives, which he absolutely looks forward to.
The icing on the cake for me was when Jennifer attended one of my son's school events! This was not only an indication of her willingness to go above and beyond, but of her genuine care and concern for my son. I hope to continue to partner with her for a long time to come.
Thank you so much, Edna. I will work with you as long as you will have me!! You know I adore your son, and it's my honor to contribute to your village.
Jennifer was great at drawing my son out and making him feel comfortable and confident. He told me he actually looks forward to the next lesson!
Jennifer has done a wonderful job tutoring my daughter in Algebra II. She actually looks forward to going and has learned so much! Jennifer is very patient and does a great job of explaining new concepts. My daughter is thriving in math now!
My daughter actually looks forward to the one hour session. This to my mind is significant in that she ordinarily finds the experience of reading quite taxing.
I knew from the 1st introduction with Jennifer with our family and especially our daughter this would be a fantastic match. It is rare in my mind to find a person who is so very giving to our daughter and brings us peace and comes to understand how to make our insecurities about her inability to read at the start. Without her I know would she have not blossomed as confident as she is today. The positive feedback during lessons to her is so helpful. Jennifer's knowledge of the how to teach children is amazing. I am so very grateful for all her help and truly caring for her success brings me such joy. Anyone who meets Jennifer will understand as I have. how invaluable she as a tutor/teacher. Thank you JENNIFER for all your hard work with her! You are the very best!
Thank YOU, Pattie!!
My 5th grade son is only 4 lessons in, but I am very pleased so far. Jennifer quickly established a rapport with him, using humor and drawing out his interests. He appreciates the options that she provides during the lesson to give him some control, and the manipulatives she has brought for the sessions have also been very helpful. She was able to accurately assess within a couple of lessons where his needs were in mathematics and writing, and has set achievable and meaningful goals for him. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress he will make under Jennifer's guidance!
My son has not complained once about any of his lessons and the ratings we give are always run by him first. Jen is kind and caring. My son has improved in reading and writing as well. He is picking up good study habits. Thank you so much Jen!
Jennifer was an amazing Algebra tutor! She was very good at explaining the different lessons and really helping me understand how to solve the problems. She also provided very detailed examples that helped clear up all of my questions. Jennifer also helped give me more confidence when dealing with test and quizzes. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs help in Algebra!
If you're a parent with a young child who is struggles with learning to read, I know exactly what you're going through. Only a few months ago the suspicion that my 6 year old daughter was far behind her peers was confirmed. Her teacher told us that her reading skills were below kindergarten levels, yet she was almost halfway through first grade. We tried to work with our daughter in the evenings and on weekends, but it just wasn't happening. Instead of making progress, we all seemed to frustrate ourselves and each other to no end. It was clear, that though we were good parents, we were NOT reading teachers. I turned to the internet and ultimately Wyzant where I found Jennifer. In just a few months of work with our daughter, her reading level increased from a 2 (DRA) to a 10! It was amazing. Jennifer is so patient and loving with her and our daughter looks forward to the lessons every week. Jennifer was a godsend. I can't imagine where we'd be right now without her.
Thank you so much, Jason. It is parents like you that make a difference, as I so much respect your willingness to get a tutor for your daughter. Thank you for working with me and supporting my lessons by working with her at home. I sincerely appreciate the compliment, though she is the one who has done all of the work! I'm extremely proud of her progress.
It is a real pleasure to watch my daughter's math grade improve due to Jennifer's consistent attention to her needs and modifications to her lessons to attain goals.
Jennifer has been of such great importance to furthering my fourth grade son's understanding and clarity of reading. He has severe dyslexia and has benefited greatly from Jennifer's patient teaching and kind and patient demeanor. She has personally chosen books for him by going out of her way to find them and he has caught on that reading might be easy and fun due to her diligence in reading with him on his or just above his level. She has also given him the confidence to read aloud which he was so reluctant to do before she started working with him.
Jennifer also tutors my seventh grade daughter in math and she is more self confident and is easily understanding the formulas presented to her in her AP class. Jennifer has many smiles to give and praises my children openly to them and to me. Her inspiring and confident energy spreads throughout her teaching and aiding them to further understanding their lessons.
Thank you so much Jennifer you've helped our family out tremendously.
Thank you, Molly! You and your family have added so much to my life as well.
My 14 year old daughter just had her second Algebra lesson with Jennifer tonight. Jennifer is a true teacher at heart. She and my daughter "clicked" instantly and they have a great rapport. We appreciate Jennifer's patience along with her ability to provide positive reinforcement when needed. My daughter is actually excited about Algebra and she can't wait til her next lesson. Give Jennifer a call; she's super flexible and you won't be disappointed.
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I have worked with at least 20 students with ADD/ADHD as a teacher in the classroom. The elements that helped me reach these children effectively and help them focus were patience, small groups, one-on-one tutoring, and numerous strategies. The strategies that I specifically implemented for each student would vary according to the needs of the student. I drew these strategies from what I learned in district trainings. ADD/ADHD students often need the material modified slightly, need more hands-on materials, and need more, a lot more, structure. Other components that I have found successful in working with children with ADD/ADHD are any of the following: modifying physical space for them, using tactile objects to help them concentrate, giving them leadership roles in the classroom, and/or a reward system. Tutoring these students one-on-one is the most effective approach; however, in a classroom it is difficult to do. Therefore, a private tutor is invaluable for a child with ADD/ADHD. I enjoy helping these students learn how to focus better, and figuring out what makes it 'click' for them.
I have taught Elementary for six years, which are the essential grades for literacy. I have had numerous trainings on how to teach Reading to students, including students with learning disabilities and dyslexia, and have had dyslexic students in my classes each year. Working with dyslexic students entails teaching them additional reading strategies and taking the time to figure out exactly what their particular strengths and weaknesses are in reading and writing, as these are so closely related. Writing is usually a struggle for dyslexic students as well.
I have had success using many different strategies, depending on the particular student. Patience is also a key factor in working with a dyslexic student, as is building the student's confidence in literacy skills. Using all of this together has proven successful and I have helped many dyslexic students over the past six years.
I hold a Master of Education degree and am a certified teacher in Texas. My M.Ed. is in curriculum, with an emphasis on Reading and Literacy. My teacher certification is Generalist, Pre-K through 4th Grade; I am also certified to teach ESL and have had ESL students in my classroom each year that I have taught. Other trainings that I have had include GT (gifted and talented), behavior management, and CGI math which a method of teaching math and algebraic thinking to elementary grades based on how children learn mathematical concepts naturally.
All of these certifications and qualifications have given me the opportunity to work with many different types of children. They have also allowed me to modify the classroom instruction to meet each student's needs, thus giving me experience with different methods and strategies. Tutoring is a great way for me to implement all of my Elementary Education skills and deliver the best possible lesson to an individual student.
Phonics is one of the main building blocks of reading. Having a good understanding of how the sounds in our language map to letters is fundamental. This begins with phonemic awareness, which is hearing and manipulating sounds in words. Then students progress to mapping the sounds to letters (letter-sound correspondence), which is phonics. Studies have shown that a good phonics foundation helps children decode words easier, promotes good spelling habits, and improves literacy throughout all stages and levels of reading.
As a certified teacher in grades K-4, and as a teacher in the classroom for 6 years, I have taught literacy extensively to students at all levels of reading. I use many strategies, exercises, and methods of teaching phonics that I have gained through both trainings and experience. I enjoy the rewards in teaching students to read and how to improve their fluency; an emphasis on phonics is a large part of that.


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Job Description: Responsible for ensuring the testability and manufacturability of integrated circuits from the component feasibility stage through production ramp. Make significant contributions to design, development and validation of testability circuits. Evaluation, development and debug of complex test methods. Develops and debugs complex software programs to convert design validation vectors and drive complex test equipment. Creates and tests validation and production test hardware solutions. Tests, validates, modifies and re-designs circuits to guarantee component margin to specification. Analyzes and evaluates component specification versus performance to ensure optimal match of component requirements with production equipment capability with specific emphasis on yield analysis and bin split capability. Analyzes early customer returns with emphasis on driving test hole closure activities. Creates and applies concepts for optimizing component production relative to both quality and cost constraints. Autonomously plans and schedules own daily tasks, develops solutions to problems utilizing formal education and judgment.
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The Battle of Britain was the successful French invasion of Great Britain, beginning on 10 May 1940, defeating primarily British forces. The first objective of the campaign was to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF), especially Fighter Command. The name derives from a famous speech delivered by Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the House of Commons: "…the (First) Battle for Europe is over. I expect that the Battle of Britain is about to begin."
The Battle of Britain was the first major campaign to be fought entirely by air forces until France invaded, and was also the largest and most sustained aerial bombing campaign to that date. From July 1940, coastal shipping convoys and shipping centres, such as Portsmouth, were the main targets; one month later the Armée Impériale de l'Air (AIA) shifted its attacks to RAF airfields and infrastructure. As the battle progressed the Armée Impériale de l'Air also targeted aircraft factories and ground.
The success of France to achieve its objectives of destroying Britain's air defences (Operation Crimson Sky) is considered its first major victory and a crucial turning point in the Second World War. By preventing Britain from gaining air superiority, France launch Operation Bonaparte, a amphibious and airborne invasion of Britain. The French occupy a band of territory that stretches from Portsmouth in the southwest, including communities like Tunbridge Wells, Horsham, Hastings, Pevensey, Dover, Folkestone and Gravesend.


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IAG Cargo unveils consolidation plans with extended services
British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo together have formally announced a new brand called IAG Cargo with an objective to further consolidate their world cargo business. The new brand will also support new cargo entrants to the International Airline
With both Iberia Cargo and British Airways World Cargo as strong heritage brands, IAG Cargo has decided to offer its seamless customer experience. "We have recognised the need to create a new brand. By creating IAG Cargo, all our customers will benefit from a single range of products sold by a single sales team, along with access to a wider network which combines British Airways' network strength in North America, Asia and Africa with Iberia's in Latin America," said Gunning.
According to Gunning, IAG Cargo business has been designed to be scalable and easily able to accommodate new entrants. In April 2012, following the purchase of BMI by IAG, BMI Cargo became part of the IAG Cargo single business unit. "Alongside the addition of extra capacity and routes to the IAG Cargo network, the BMI purchase proved a successful test case for integration," he said. He asserted that the combined networks of Iberia, British Airways and BMI provide the most extensive and geographically diverse global cargo network, delivering to all major continents throughout the world. "As part of the launch, IAG Cargo is investing significantly in marketing to highlight the core strengths of the company: network reach, outstanding products and dynamic distribution channels, all communicated through a common brand identity," Gunning emphasised. Questioned about the USPs of this combined entity, he observed that the greatest impact of the consolidation would be one of scale.
In addition, as a combined business, IAG Cargo has joined the top table of international airfreight carriers, becoming the seventh largest in the world. IAG Cargo provides wide body lift to more of the top 120 cargo destinations than any other air cargo carrier. This is a network that serves both major freight lanes and links destinations not served by other carriers, connecting to more than 350 destinations across the globe. Gunning also made it clear that the present market scenario is not very optimistic, "IAG Cargo has chalked out long-term plans to remain at the top position. As we enter the New Year, economic uncertainty makes predictions for 2013 difficult to make with any assurance. It's likely that we will see continuing weak demand, certainly for the first half of the year along with the continued yield pressures and over-capacity that have been a hallmark of 2012," he shared. However, for IAG Cargo, the focus for 2013 remains on maximising its network connections to best serve the customers, continuing to develop our range of accessible distribution channels and delivering high-quality premium products across the extended network.


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My wife & enjoyed our 28th wedding anniversary for 3 nights at this 4 bedroom B & B.
Each bedroom is decorated differently but elegantly. We stayed in the Suite Williamsburg which had a 4 poster antique canapy bed that was extremely comfortable. Our room/suite had two antique chairs, an antique sofa, a writing table, and a modern bathroom that had both a great shower and a claw bathtub. The decorations were fun, wimsicial, and arty. There is a TV and it is enclosed in a cabinet made to look like a doll house. There are no phones in any of the bedrooms. The B & B also had a living room with a piano and sofas, as well as, a sunroom where made to order breakfasts were served each morning. Sandi, the innkeeper, posts the breakfast alternatives the night before on a little stand in the foyer, and asks each guest to let her know if there is something else they would like. Since we stayed the first 3 days of October the house was decorated with some terrific Halloween dolls & decorations. Very artistic & wimsical. One other thing, Liberty Rose also has a great backyard & patio where my wife and I sat early each evening and shared wine, cheese, and the wonderful ambience. The B & B
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- Williamsburg's only Four Diamond Award B&B is celebrating 30 years in business. This turn of century beaded clapboard and slate roof gem sits on a hilltop acre of woods and beautifully appointed intimate patios along pathways that wind through magnificent gardens. Inside you'll find rooms so luxurious yet comfortable you're unlikely to find anywhere else. The hosts are warm and friendly, with tips ready to help guests have a uniquely local experience. Each suite has free wifi, cable TV, stocked complimentary minibar, plush bathrobes, locally made organic spa soaps, and lots of privacy. The complimentary chocolate bar is always filled with sweets and the breakfast room, called The Nest, has lovely views of the gardens from every two person table top. The breakfasts are designed and elaborated with local organic ingredients whenever available and are as delicious and unique as they are filling. You may want to take a few recipes home after your stay. Chose one of the new weekend #stayandeat packages that include a Saturday evening Argentine Gaucho styled Asado BBQ prepared by the Liberty Rose cook who lives part time in Buenos Aires and uses only grass fed organic beef at our new natural fire place grill. The Liberty Rose is a bike friendly B&B so bring your bicycle and discover this beautiful area with pedal power. Above all else, The Liberty Rose is a place for romantics- a place you'll love to return to year after year. ... more less
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Hello everyone!
You most probably been wondering, where have I gone?
I must admit that I am more present on Facebook lately than on any other social media, but here I am back and bringing good news.
I have been working on a huge project since January - I have been making a tutorial for all of you who want to learn make a doll in my stile.
As it usually happens, from the planned couple of months it has taken me almost a year to bring it to the end, but finally - I did.
So here it is, listed on my Etsy Store .
I am revealing quite a few of my techniques there and explaining how to make all the parts of the doll and it's costume. If you follow it step by step, you should make yourself a doll like the one in photo below.
Happy doll making!
Friday, November 18, 2016
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Just trying to catch up
Hello my dear friends who are still following this blog of mine!
I am having a hard time catching up with all the social media as the variety is overwhelming...
Lately I am mostly present on facebook and on my personal web page dorotesdolls.com . And of course - more I work on dolls, less I have social life, and less I am present on the web.... well I guess that is the price I pay for being an artist. :)
Anyway if you are following my works, and wondering where have I gone - you have the links above to find me :)
Hugs to all of you!
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
It is all about LOVE
Hello my dear friends and followers!
It's been a long while since I have been posting on my blog (shame on me of course). I find it quite hard to keep up with all this social media, as whenever I close myself in the studio - the time starts running extremely fast.
So enough of those words, and let present you my two latest dollies: Victoria and Albert - two happy shelf sitters who are made to be together.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
My doll for DABIDA day
The news of the day - My "Joy" is going to be exhibited at DABIDA day (Netherlands, 21st April)
It is one of the first 3 nominations at yearly Hannie Sarris Doll Award. http://www.dabida.eu/Award_UK.php
The last picture before closing the box.
Have a safe trip my little one!
More pictures here
It is one of the first 3 nominations at yearly Hannie Sarris Doll Award. http://www.dabida.eu/Award_UK.php
The last picture before closing the box.
Have a safe trip my little one!
More pictures here
Monday, October 1, 2012
Time is shamelessly running ...
...and autumn is back again. And some kind of light nostalgia is wrapping me like a spider cell, and making me feel lazy and sleepy and dreamy... or maybe I just starting feeling tired after an intense work which kept me up since the begging of this year. At the end the Tireless Artist appears to be not so tireless, but still keeps being the Artist hehe
Today I am coming to my blog to post pictures of my two latest dolls.
More photos on my Facebook and Flickr
Have a beautiful day everyone!
Today I am coming to my blog to post pictures of my two latest dolls.
"The lady in Waiting" from August, and "White Coffee with Ice" which I have finished a couple of days ago.
More photos on my Facebook and Flickr
Have a beautiful day everyone!
Monday, July 30, 2012
I have been published!
Great news - I have been published again - this time it was an interview in this beautiful magazine called "Lost & Found" together with many other wonderful artists!
You can Read it Online or Download
You can Read it Online or Download
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Sister - an art doll from midsummer
And she is complete! I must admit that I am very happy with how she came out.
The costume was a great challenge for my fingers - it is hand sewed from more than 50 separate pieces. then her shoes - another crazy idea - how to make it look like a shiny leather without using leather. And a little rat - a best friend following her in her journeys. I have never sculpted anything this small and detailed. The little thing is 3 cm tall, it is sculpted from air dray clay over wire armature and flocked with natural mohair. It has even tiny whiskers made from my dog's hair.
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The extraordinary true story of Red Hugh O'Donnell -- kidnap, gaol, dungeons, escape Ireland in 1587 was a tough place. The old Irish clans struggled desperately to hold on to their lands. With the Spanish Armada threatening her in the background, the English queen, Elizabeth I, set out to subdue them. A few weeks before his fifteenth birthday, Red Hugh was captured and taken to Dublin Castle. He was held as hostage to ensure the good behaviour of his father, chief of the powerful O'Donnell clan of Donegal. After several years, one freezing winter's night the chance of escape seemed to come at last. But there were great risks ...
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DENVER – The 2011 preseason schedule will see the Denver Nuggets facing off against the Phoenix Suns in a home-and-home set before the NBA season gets underway on Dec. 25.
The Nuggets will open the preseason at home against Phoenix on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. and will then head to US Airways Center in Phoenix for their second and final preseason contest on Dec. 22.
Tickets for the home preseason game will be priced at $20 for all club and lower-level seats and $10 for all upper-level seats. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. at Tickethorse.com and the Pepsi Center Box Office. Special $5 parking will also be available for this game at the main Pepsi Center parking lots.
"We are excited to get the NBA season started and thank our fans, partners and season ticket holders for their support and loyalty," said Denver Nuggets Chief Marketing Officer Kurt Schwartzkopf. "We will roll out a lot of fan-focused activities throughout the entire season, beginning with special preseason prices and an open scrimmage at Pepsi Center that we will be scheduling soon."
Season tickets and 10 Game Fan Plans are on sale now. Call 303-287-DUNK or visit www.nuggetsseats.com for information on pricing and the benefits of being a season-ticket holder. The single-game on-sale date will be announced at a later date.
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Walsh, Wolfe earn All-American status Friday
ST. LOUIS, MO - Rider University Wrestling Head Coach Gary Taylor's final national tournament will end tomorrow with two All-Americans. The Rider wrestling team ended day two of the NCAA tournament with two wrestlers being sent to the match for 7th place, guaranteeing both All-America status.
The Broncs saw junior 165 Chad Walsh (Cherry Hill, NJ/Camden Catholic) and senior 197 Ryan Wolfe (New Castle, DE/Caravel Academy) make their way into the 7th place matches at their respective weights, guaranteeing each of them a place on the podium.
"It's very exciting to have All-Americans, since our program is so small and they are so hard to come by," said Taylor.
The day began on a tough note, with each of the three Broncs wrestlers still alive losing in the quarterfinals. B.J. Clagon (Toms River, NJ/Toms River South) lost to first-seeded and undefeated returning national finalist Jason Nolf of Penn State by fall in 4:07. Walsh lost to returning national finalist Isaac Jordan of Wisconsin by a tight 7-3 decision. Wolfe also drew a tough opponent in two-time national champ and Olympic bronze medalist J'Den Cox of Missouri by 10-1 major decision.
These losses sent each of the Bronc wrestlers into what many call the most important round of the tournament, the blood round. The round pits the bottom eight wrestlers against each other at every weight with the four winners gaining All-American status and the four losers going home empty handed.
Walsh managed to score a 4-2 decision over 15th-seeded Drew Hughes of Michigan State to get his second consecutive spot on the podium. Walsh scored what was ruled a takedown on the mat for what would've been a 13-12 win over ninth-seeded Chandler Rogers of Oklahoma State. However, following a lengthy video review, the takedown was nullified and Rogers was awarded the 12-11 decision. The loss sends Walsh to the 7th place match where he will wrestle Brandon Womack of Cornell tomorrow.
"It's a good sendoff for coach to have two All-Americans," said Walsh. "I want to finish out the season with a win tomorrow. It'll be a good feeling."
Wolfe drew 11th seeded Shawn Scott of Northern Illinois in the blood round, and managed to defeat him 10-7 to claw his way into the top eight. He fell to Aaron Studebaker of Nebraska by 12-4 major decision to put him in the seventh place match against Kevin Beazley of Old Dominion.
"I put a lot of pressure on myself to make sure I won and made it to the podium this year, and once I did a huge weight came off my shoulders," said Wolfe.
Clagon ended up falling to 14th seeded Sal Mastriani of Virginia Tech by a very tight 8-7 score to end his season just short of the podium.
Coach Taylor will end his career on a high note with this year being the second time in his career that the Broncs have had multiple All-Americans, and the first since 1997.
"This is great for the program and the future of the program," said Coach Taylor.
The Broncs will finish off their season in the medal round tomorrow, which can be found on the ESPN family of networks at 11 a.m.
Rider Athletics Honors Gary Taylor
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France and Yemen
Our bilateral relations with Yemen
France was one of the first countries to speak out in favour of the departure of President Saleh and to support the CCASG plan signed on 23 November 2011 in coordination with the EU and the United States. France supported the adoption of resolutions 2014 and 2051 by the United Nations Security Council, which asked the former President to engage in a political transition immediately on the basis of the CCASG plan. To further the political transition, France appointed a constitutional expert to assist Yemeni authorities in preparing and drafting the new constitution.
France, together with the United States and the United Kingdom, sponsored Resolution 2216 adopted on 14 April by the United Nations Security Council. It underpins the need to swiftly resume dialogue to find an inclusive political solution in a context where the Houthi rebellion is continuing to commit acts to destabilize the country.
The last official visit to Yemen was made by Bernard Kouchner on 21 February 2009. He met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Abu Bakr al-Qirbi and President Ali Abdulla Saleh. The last visits from Yemeni officials to Paris were those of the former Minister of Oil and Minerals in February 2012 (the first member of the transition Government to meet with Alain Juppé), that of President Abd Rabuh Mansur Hadi, who met with President Hollande on 4 October 2012, and that of Minister of Foreign Affairs Riad Yassine, who met with Laurent Fabius in July 2015.
Economically speaking, Total, the leader of the liquefied natural gas project, the Yemen LNG consortium (the biggest industrial project ever conducted in Yemen), is the number one investor in the country (total investments of €6.2 billion in oil exploitation and in gas liquefaction in the Yemen LNG consortium).
Due to the worsening security situation, the Embassy of France in Yemen was temporarily closed in February 2015.
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Dean McDermott
Profession: Actor
Age: 44
Hometown: Toronto
Notable achievements
- Married to Mary Jo Eustace for 12 years before he hooked up with his co-star Tori Spelling on the set of the movie Mind Over Murder
- TV and movie credits include Kiss the Bride; Always and Forever; Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe; Without A Trace; NCIS; Tori & Dean: Inn Love; Due South; Kojak
- Received a Gemini Nomination in 1997 for Best Supporting Actor in Lives of Girls and Women
- Stars in reality series Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, Tori & Dean's sTORIbook-Weddings
- Will appear in movie, Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy, this September
Dean McDermott's major claim to fame is tying the knot with Hollywood actress Tori Spelling after dumping Canadian TV host Mary Jo Eustace. Nowadays, he and Spelling star in a series of hit reality TV shows and are expecting their third child this fall.
McDermott is an avid motorcycle racer and rider. He owns a 2008 AMA GSXR 1000 race bike, a 2009 Triumph Scrambler and a 2008 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 Biposto.
What's your favourite bike?
I don't have a favourite. They're all different.
The GSXR is for racing; it's pure speed and precision. It's an incredibly crafted bike.
The Triumph is a gorgeous, beautiful-looking bike that's sort of a tribute to Steve McQueen. It looks old school; it's just straight up and down and it's the most comfortable ride ever.
My Ducati I love because it was the first bike I bought living in California. It has a vintage café racer look. It has beautiful lines and it's got power – it's a meld between the two other bikes.
I know motorcycles. If you're a Ducati owner you appreciate the art, the manufacturing and the motors of Ducati. A big V-twin engine that generates a ton of power. It's a piece of art. I look at it and just gush.
Riding a motorcycle can be dangerous – as an actor, isn't there anything in your contract forbidding you from riding?
No. The network for our show hasn't said anything.
I did a movie and I rode my motorcycle to set all the time and they didn't say anything, which I was surprised at. Usually they do – no skydiving, no scuba diving, no riding motorcycles.
People always say it's dangerous and aren't you afraid of getting hit on a motorcycle. No. I'm not being cocky. I've been riding motorcycles since I was 16.
I'm a good rider. You don't jump on a motorcycle and check out, pump up the tunes and a/c. You're present. That's what's so great about riding. You are in touch with the machine, the road, and your surroundings.
That's the key to riding motorcycles – to be aware of your surroundings. I think so many riders aren't and those are the ones that get taken out. I'm very confident in my riding abilities and my future as a rider.
But you've had a few accidents?
I crashed twice at the track, which is part of the process. Race tracks are designed for crashing.
My first crash was at 110 miles an hour. I had a quarter-size burn on my hand and that's it. My second accident was at 60 miles an hour and I fractured my shoulder blade. But the worst one, where everybody was, like, 'you got to stop riding motorcycles' was on a dirt bike.
We were out on a ride – we weren't even on the trails, doing 10 miles an hour and I ran into the back of my friend in front of me. I went up and over the handle bars, collapsed my left lung, had a rock stuck in my side – it put me in intensive care for three days. I've crashed at much, much higher speeds but dirt bike crashes are really, really nasty.
People say you shouldn't race – okay, I understand what you're saying.
But the safety level is a lot higher at a race track and the crash zones are there. Crashing in the street would be terrible at any speed – you have mailboxes, lamp posts, bus stops and other vehicles. Crashing at 110 with nothing happening to you says a lot about the sport of racing and the safety precautions.
What motivated you to get back on the bike?
It's in your blood. Even after crashing and intensive care, I still love it.
It was my first mode of transportation. I was 16 and I got a motorcycle. To me, it equates freedom – I could go places. And it also instilled a sense of responsibility.
It defined who I was. I grew with the motorcycles. It's in my blood – people who don't have it, don't understand it and I don't expect them to because it's difficult to explain. Motorcyclists will know what I'm talking about.
What sparked your interest in bikes?
I was living with my sister, Dawn, and her husband Ted. He was a mechanic and he had a 1973 Honda 400 Super Sport. He never rode it and it was in great condition. He was going to sell it and I needed a vehicle.
I couldn't afford a car so I bought it off him for $700 and, boom, I had a mode of transportation. I bought it and I didn't know how to ride. He taught me basically in front of the house. As soon as I took off, I was hooked.
Does Tori know how to ride?
I had a friend who had a Victory Trike and I got her out there.
She doesn't know how to drive standard so I showed her how to work the throttle, clutch, and gears and away she went. She'll never do it again.
How's Tori doing after her car accident [on June 13]?
She's good. The kids were in the car, too, but thank God they're all good. The car not so great.
What do you listen to when riding?
I like the older tunes. I like listening to the Doors and the Stones when I ride. Rock and roll – Zeppelin.
What other bikes have you owned?
I've had a Virago 1100, a Kawasaki 750, a Honda CBR600RR, a FJ1200 – my favourite bike.
There was a period when I didn't have any bikes. My wife at the time didn't like bikes so my FJ was sitting in the garage so I sold it and it broke my heart.
I took about a 10-11 year hiatus from motorcycling and then Tori rented me a Ducati for Father's Day. I'd always wanted a Ducati. And that's it – it was on again.
But isn't Tori worried about you getting into another accident?
Totally – she's totally worried about me all the time. As much as I tell her I know for a fact I'm not going out that way and I'm a good rider, she just won't believe it. I'm going to live to be a ripe old age. My grandmother was 99 when she passed. I plan to do the same.
Any bike you want to add to the garage?
A Victory Cross Country. I rode one last year; it looked like a street glide. It had the short fairing and windshield in front, it had saddle bags, it had cruise control, stereo.
It was a big bike, but it rode and handled beautifully. I want to add it to the garage.
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Aiur is the homeworld of the Protoss, located in a star system with a single yellow star and possessing a single moon not unlike Luna.
|StarCraft Universe
|Galactic Fringe
|Primary Terrain
|Notable Species
|The Protoss, Bengalaases, Kal-taars, Kwah-kais, Lombads, Mai-lurs, Omharas
History Edit
Aiur is a huge world located on the fringes of the Milky Way Galaxy. It was engineered by the Xel'naga and left to itself for a long period of time. When the Xel'naga returned, they discovered the Protoss on the world. They guided protoss to evolution, albeit too fast. As a result, they were forced to flee, and the Protoss fell into a racial madness-fueled conflict called the Aeon of Strife.
When the Xel'naga were forced to flee the world, they left behind large amounts of Khaydarin Crystals.
Aiur was devastated in the Aeon of Strife but after the period ended, it began to steadily recover.
The Fall Edit
Aiur was attacked by the Zerg Swarm in an attempt to consume and assimilate the entire Protoss species. Though the Overmind was destroyed by the mighty high templar Tassadar, who sacrificed his life in a kamikaze strike using dark templar energy, it was at best a pyrrhic victory: the Swarms had infested most of the planet, killing 70% of the Protoss of Aiur and ruining much of the landscape. The Zerg have scoured almost all non-Zerg life from several continents. The jungles are now littered with ash, broken war machines, and corpses.
Abandonment Edit
The planet was abandoned shortly thereafter through a Warp Gate which connected to the Dark Templar homeworld of Shakuras. Hundreds of thousands of Protoss died during the evacuation. Some protoss were stranded on Aiur,[8] and others volunteered to remain behind in order to defend the Aiur end of the Warp Gate.
The Warp Gate was destroyed when the United Earth Directorate invaded Aiur in their quest to arrest Terran Dominion emperor Arcturus Mengsk. The stranded protoss belonged to several groups; one led by Fenix and Raynor, as well as the Shel'na Kryhas and the Tal'darim. The latter, serving a mysterious Benefactor, learned strange powers.
The Protoss refugees on Shakuras have made at least one trip to Aiur in an effort to recover wounded Protoss warriors.
Four years after the Brood War, Aiur is still occupied by the Zerg. While they have stopped killing each other, they still wander Aiur like "discarded tools" and have stopped spawning minions. The Shel'na Kryhas and Tal'darim clung to life on the ruined world, fighting and avoiding conflict with the Zerg. The arrival of a preserver, contained within the brain of terran archaeologist Jake Ramsey, brought great changes to both groups of Protoss. The former attempted to flee through the disabled Warp Gate, while the latter splintered as they learned the truth behind their mysterious Benefactor. Members of both groups banded together to attack the Benefactor, most giving up their lives using a powerful psionic technique to hold the Benefactor off.


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Linux New Media invited an international jury of some 200 members to acclaim outstanding contributions to free software. Besides developers, authors, and industry experts, the 2005 jury also included representatives from public administration, an area in which Open Source software is steadily gaining momentum. Trend to VoIP The award categories reflect current trends. The free PBX application, Asterisk (http:// www. asterisk. org), attracted a majority in the new "Best Voice over IP software" category, followed by Skype, http:// www. skype. com, for many the first program to bring Internet Protocol-based communication to the home.
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Hi everybody I am back with another weekly recommendation and this time its one of my favorite early Xbox 360 games a little gem called Prey. Now If you missed last weeks blog feel free to check it out here Prey is one of my all time favorite 360 games, I remember back in the early days of the 360 life it was getting some great exclusive's Dead Rising ,Elder scrolls Oblivion,Lost Planet and I cant forget Kameo. But the game that I was really anticipating the most was a little title from Human Head and 2K and that was Prey.
So the first time I seen Prey was back in 2005 I think it was at E3 2K and Human Head were re-unveiling it, lol it was actually announced way back in 1997 and then just vanished off the face of the earth.But the first trailer they shown for it running on the 360 really blew me away, it showed off some amazing graphics and some really cool looking gravity related gameplay here's the video below.
Prey was also being co developed by 3Drealms but if I'm not mistaking I think Human Head took control of it sometime down the road I'm happy they did because it ended up kicking major ass.From a gameplay perspective Prey rocked it took the corridor shooting aspect from Doom3 and turned it on its head lol! literally.The game had this awesome gravity mechanic were you would be running up walls well shooting enemies plus the gravity was used sometimes for puzzles.Plus it was one of the first games that I seen that used portals(not like Portal though) you had no real control of the portals they just appeared when you were making your way to a new area.But what I thought was Prey's strongest aspect was its story it told the story of Tommy a Native American who's reservation gets attacked its pretty powerful. Well everybody that is my recommendation for the week thanks for reading and do yourself a favor if you like FPS give Prey a try.


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Does it Cost More to Operate an Electric Vehicle Than Gas-Powered?
When you bought that new electric car of yours, we bet you thought you'd be saving all kinds of mad money. We hate to break it to you, but it turns out it is probably going to cost you more than an gas car in the long run.
Many people buy electric cars because of the lower refueling and maintenance costs, but when you try to sell it down the road, you're going to lose out. A report from the BBC says that in U.K., an electric vehicle is about 13 percent more expensive to operate than a similar gas-powered car during the first three years of ownership.
If you live in the U.K and are planning to purchase the Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car, you'll have to pay about 10,600 pounds (that's around $16,391) that's driven a combined 36,000 miles over the first three years. Compare that to the 9,339 pounds ($11,834) you'd expect to shell out for a gas-powered Fiat 500 Lounge. The EV cost also counts the in the 5,000 pound ($6,335) tax credit they'd receive from the British government.
Taking into consideration that the higher cost is related to the depreciation of the i-MiEV, which has a sticker price of 28,990 pounds ($36,731), making it three times more expensive than the Fiat. Both of these cars will lose about half their respective values over the first three years, and the i-MiEV's depreciation costs more than offset the 2,848 pounds ($3,609) in refueling costs the Mitsubishi owners will save over the three years.
And when you think about it, Mitsubishi gets more points once London's congestion charge is added in. This can total up to 5,100 pounds ($6,461) of expenses to drivers of gas-powered vehicles that wouldn't apply to EV owners.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Cherry Coconut Bars
Here's another great cherry recipe to take advantage of that glorious summer fruit. They come together quite quickly and are SO delicious. Almonds, coconut and cherries on a shortbread crust - perfection!
Start by making the crust: combine the flour, powdered sugar
and butter in a food processor.
Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (If you don't have a food processor, you can use a mixer, or you can cut in the butter by hand with a pastry blender or two knives.)
Press the crust mixture into a greased 9 inch pan.
Bake this for 10 minutes. While the crust bakes, you can prepare the filling. You don't even need a mixer for this - just a bowl, whisk and spoon! In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Then add the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, coconut,
almonds and
almond extract.
Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients and then pour the filling over the crust.
Bake for another 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set.
Let the bars cool completely before you cut them. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
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Cherry Coconut Bars
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
3 Tbsp. powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped cherries
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon almond extract
In a food processor, combine the 1 cup flour, powdered sugar and butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (Alternatively you can use a mixer.) Press the crust mixture into a greased 9" pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat eggs with a whisk. Stir in sugar, coconut, 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, salt, cherries, almonds and almond extract. Spread over baked crust.
Bake for another 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting and store in the refrigerator.
Recipe Source: Chefanies
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Cherry Zucchini Muffins
Here's a great way to use some of your garden's abundance of zucchini, along with one of the summer's best fruits! And in a muffin no less - my favorite way to eat breakfast. These get a nice healthy boost from the fruit and vegetable in addition to whole wheat flour. And, as usual, they passed the taste test with my colleagues - a very discerning group of foodies.
Start by grating your zucchini. I like to place it in a sieve or colander and then I try to squeeze out any excess water.
Set that aside and combine the brown sugar, sugar and milk in a large mixing bowl.
Mix on low speed just until combined. Then add the oil, eggs and vanilla and mix again. Now add the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon,
and blend just until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Add the cherries
and the zucchini,
and stir them in until everything is mixed together. Divide the batter among 18 paper-lined muffin cups and then top with turbinado sugar if you want to (I think that gives such a nice finishing touch to muffins!).
Bake for 16-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool on a wire rack.
These muffins do really well in the freezer, so you'll never be without a healthy, quick breakfast.
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Cherry Zucchini Muffins
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup grated zucchini
1 cup chopped fresh cherries
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugars and the milk and mix on low speed until combined. Add the oil, eggs, and vanilla and mix until blended. Add the flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and beat on low just until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
Stir in the cherries and zucchini. Divide batter evenly among the 18 paper-lined muffin tins. Bake at 400 for 16-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Makes 18 muffins.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Chicken BLT Pasta Salad
This is a fun main dish salad that makes for a nice summer dinner or would be welcome at any barbecue or potluck. Chicken and pasta, and then the BLT ingredients, combine beautifully together for a satisfying meal.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water. While it cooks, put the dressing together. Combine the mayo, vinegar
pepper, basil and 1/2 cup of the parmesan cheese
in a small bowl and stir well. Assemble all the other yummy ingredients: bacon, tomatoes, red onion, green onion and chicken.
When the pasta is done, drain it and transfer it to a large serving bowl. Add the chicken,
the onions,
and tomatoes.
Pour the dressing on the salad
and stir well to completely coat all the ingredients. Finally, add the remaining parmesan.
You'll notice I didn't use lettuce this time. You can add it when you add the tomatoes and chicken or you can serve the pasta salad on a bed of lettuce, if you prefer.
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Chicken BLT Pasta Salad
1 pound bowtie pasta (Farfalle)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 pound bacon, diced and cooked crisp
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped red onion
4 green onions, sliced
3 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
2-3 cups lettuce, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise (light is ok)
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. dried basil
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water til al dente; drain. Toss with olive oil.
In a medium bowl, combine mayo, vinegar, pepper, basil and 1/2 cup parmesan. Whisk well to combine.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, red onion, green onion and lettuce. Pour dressing over and stir well to coat all the ingredients. Add the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan and stir again. Serves 6-8.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Caramel Bars
It's Secret Recipe Club Reveal Day! This month, I was assigned Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker. Kristen has lots of great recipes on her blog, and I bookmarked several more to make in the future. But as soon as I saw this recipe, I knew it was the one I would make.
I absolutely adore all things caramel, and I had a yellow cake mix languishing in my pantry, so the choice was obvious. And it was a great choice. I may have to send Kristen a bill for the stretch pants I will now need to purchase, since I have eaten more than my "fair share," snuck right out of the fridge. I did also bring them to work where my colleagues gave these bars a double thumbs up. So all in all, a great recipe to add to the collection.
Start by combining the butter, sweetened condensed milk
and caramels in a medium saucepan.
(So, already you know this is going to be good. Butter, sweetened condensed milk and caramels????? Sign me up. Oh, I guess I'm already signed up.)
Cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth.
Then remove from the heat and let it cool. While it's cooling, combine the cake mix, eggs, milk and oil
in a large mixing bowl and beat until well combined. Then stir in the chocolate chips.
Now spread about 3/4 of the cake mixture into a greased cake pan.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then cool for another 10. Then top with that amazingly delicious caramel sauce.
Dollop the remaining cake mix over the caramel.
Return the bars to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top cake mixture is golden.
Let the bars cool for 15 minutes, then cut them (believe me, you'll want to do this now!) and pop them in the fridge. Let them cool in the fridge for at least an hour (time to go buy some stretch pants!), and refrigerate any leftovers.
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Caramel Bars
1 yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil
2 Tbsp. milk
1 cup milk chocolate chips
32 caramels (1 - 8 oz. package)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter
In a heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sweetened condensed milk and caramels over medium low heat. Stir until the caramels are melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cake mix with the eggs and oil. Stir in the chocolate chips. Press three fourths of the mixture into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes.
Spread caramel sauce over crust. Top with spoonfuls of remaining cake mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes, cut into small squares and then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes 30 bars.
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Asian Grilled Green Beans
Since there are surely a few grilling weeks left in this season (even here in the Northern Midwest) I wanted to bring you another recipe repeat. These green beans will liven up your dinner table with a little kick and lots of great flavor. Pair them with any kind of meat, and feel your taste buds sing!
For the full step by step, visit the original post.
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Asian Grilled Green Beans
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
8 medium fresh mushrooms, quartered, or 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
In a small bowl, combine sugar, oil, soy sauce, garlic and red pepper flakes. Whisk well to combine. In a large bowl, combine the beans, onions and mushrooms. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir well to coat.
Place half of the vegetables on a double thickness of heavy duty foil (about 18 inches square), fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. Repeat with other half of vegetables.
Grill, covered, for 18-20 minutes or until beans are tender. Open packages carefully to let steam escape.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Apricot Pistachio Ice Cream
This is one of the best homemade ice creams EVER. I loved it. I hosted a little homemade ice cream social at work and served this along with cherry cheesecake frozen yogurt and pineapple sorbet. All three were declared winners!
If you like pistachios or apricots, or just amazingly delicious ice cream, you must try this. I especially like that it remains super scoop-able even when frozen hard.
The wine keeps it soft enough to scoop. That means you can "sneak" a spoonful here and there without waiting for it to soften. Not that I would know anything about that.
Start by combining the wine
and the chopped apricots
in a small saucepan. Heat this mixture and then let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Cover the pan and remove it from the heat,
then let it sit for an hour. In a blender jar, combine the half and half,
a few drops of lemon juice, and the apricot mixture.
Puree until smooth (although there will be some nice apricot pieces) then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. In the fridge this will thicken up quite nicely, so don't become alarmed! Pour the mixture into the ice cream freezer
and process. While it churns, chop up the pistachios.
I just love how beautiful pistachios are! In the last few minutes of churning, add the pistachios.
Yum, I can hardly wait!
Transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe bowl that has a cover, and freeze for several hours til it becomes more firm. It will still scoop beautifully. While it freezes, you can go to the store to buy elastic pants.
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Apricot Pistachio Ice Cream
5 ounces dried apricots, chopped
3/4 cup white wine
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups half-and-half
A few drops of lemon juice
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
In a small saucepan, combine the apricot pieces and wine. Simmer for 5 minutes. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 1 hour.
In a blender, combine the apricot and wine mixture, sugar, half-and-half and lemon juice and puree until smooth.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 8 hours, then pour it into an ice cream maker and process til soft serve stage. During the last few minutes of churning, add the chopped pistachio nuts. Transfer to a covered freezer-safe bowl to freeze more completely.
Adapted from Brown Eyed Baker
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Nol Group
NOL Appoints New Chief Information Officer
The NOL Group has elected veteran technology executive, Donald G. Liedtke, as its chief information officer (CIO) - heading its organization of about 300 computer systems specialists. Liedtke, who was previously with Packard Bell NEC, will be based at the APL office in Oakland, Calif., which houses NOL's information technology group, as well as the global headquarters of APL Logistics - the container transportation and logistics arm of the NOL Group.
NOL Key Senior Appointments
Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) Group President & CEO Ronald D. Widdows announced new senior management appointments to head the Group's APL Logistics business unit and its South Asia Region organisation. Jim McAdam has been promoted and assumes the position of President, APL Logistics, the unit of the NOL Group that provides international supply chain capabilities for customers globally. He replaces Brian Lutt who recently left the Group to pursue other opportunities.
NOL Group Announces Succession Plan for Group CEO
NOL Group announced its executive succession plan to appoint Mr. Ng Yat Chung the next Group President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Ng will take over from Mr. Ron Widdows, who will retire from his present post at the end of this year and remain as a Senior Adviser to the Company. Mr. Ng spent 28 years in key leadership roles in Singapore's Armed Forces (SAF). Prior to assuming his present role as a senior executive with Temasek Holdings
MOL Orders New Containerships
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced a decision to order two containerships (8,600 TEU) from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., with delivery slated for 2013. Along with eight 8,100 TEU ships already in operation, the new vessels will be deployed to Asia-Europe routes. The company also reached an agreement with NOL Group* for a three-year charter of five large containerships (14,000 TEU) of 10 that NOL Group has on order
NOL Group Signs Contracts for Containerships
NOL Group confirmed it has signed contracts with Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. and Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., Ltd to build 12 new container vessels, including ten of its largest vessels. The confirmation follows the Group's announcement on June 15 that it had signed letters of intent with both shipyards for its $1.54 billion newbuild program. The signed contracts are for:
NOL Records Q3 Loss, Freight Market Remains Weak
Shipping company Neptune Orient Lines Ltd (NOL) said on Friday its third-quarter net loss widened from a year earlier to $96 million, due to weak freight rates. NOL, controlled by Singapore's state investor Temasek Holdings, reported a revenue of $1.2 billion for the third quarter, which fell 28 percent on the year. "The absence of the traditional third-quarter peak season in Europe and North America led to severe freight rates erosion in major trade lanes
NOL Apologizes For Share Suspension, Price Drop
Neptune Orient Lines Ltd (NOL), the world's sixth largest container shipping group, apologized to shareholders in a Singapore newspaper advertisement on Thursday for its recent one-day share suspension and price drop. "It is regrettable if the suspension has caused you concern and inconvenience," Flemming Jacobs, NOL Group president and CEO, said in a Business Times announcement. "I am sure you were as disappointed as I was at the suspension and the subsequent drop in the share price
NOL Group Nets $100m in Q2
Global container shipping and logistics group Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) reported a net profit of $100m for the second quarter of 2010. That was up from a net loss of $146 million in the second quarter of 2009. The Group's Core EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) for the quarter was $114 million compared to a Core EBIT loss of $131 million in the same quarter a year ago. Second quarter 2010 revenue increased 53% to $2.1 billion.
NOL Names Its Largest Container Ship
The 14,000-TEU container ship was named 'APL Temasek' by Mrs Mary Tan, wife of the Republic's President at a Singapore ceremony. APL Temasek is the first in a series of ten 14,000-TEU vessels on order by the Singapore-based shipping and logistics group. She is also the largest container ship to be registered in Singapore. "Today, we celebrate a landmark in NOL's history," said NOL Group Chairman Mr Kwa Chong Seng
NOL Reports $20m 3Q Profit
NOL Group reported net profits of $20 million for the third quarter of 2013, and year-to-date net profits of $61 million. The Group posted year-to-date Core EBIT improvement of 33% or $42 million, from a $127 million deficit in the same period last year. Singapore-based NOL attributed the better showing so far this year to its continuing focus on operational efficiency and cost management. Its two operating companies – APL and APL Logistics – both delivered better 2013
WFW advises CMB Financial Leasing on Sale, Leaseback of Eight Vessels
International law firm, Watson Farley & Williams ("WFW"), advised CMB Financial Leasing Co. Ltd ("CMB") in respect of: (i) the sale of eight container vessels by NOL Liner (Pte.) Ltd to certain Singapore incorporated SPVs wholly owned by CMB International Leasing
CMA CGM Returns to Net Profit in Q4
CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container line, swung back to a net profit in the fourth quarter of last year, supported by a recovery in freight rates and efficiency measures taken during a prolonged downturn in shipping, the company said.
CMA CGM Posts Higher Q1 Profits
Container shipping line CMA CGM posted higher first-quarter profits, helped by a turnaround at recently acquired NOL, and gave an upbeat assessment for the current quarter in another sign that the shipping industry is emerging from a slump.
CMA CGM Sells L.A. Box Terminal Stake
French container shipping firm CMA CGM said on Monday it had agreed to sell a 90 percent stake in a Los Angeles terminal to infrastructure funds for $817 million in cash. CMA CGM will retain a 10 percent interest in the Global Gateway South terminal after the deal with funds EQT
CMA CGM's Bid for NOL Open Until July 4
CMA CGM has finally made its all-cash voluntary conditional general offer for all the outstanding shares of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL). This follows approvals by the relevant regulatory authorities in the European Union and China.
CMA CGM Takes Control at NOL, Reshuffles the Board
France's CMA CGM now holds over 78 percent of the shares in Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), bringing it closer to taking the Singapore company private. CMA CGM currently owns approximately 78.07% of all NOL shares, and does not intend to preserve the listing status of NOL.
CMA CGM to delist NOL
French container shipping firm CMA CGM plans to delist Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) following its takeover of the Singaporean shipper, CMA CGM's vice chairman Rodolphe Saade told French daily Les Echos. CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company
NOL Appoints New CEO, CFO
Amid a takeover by France's CMA CGM, Singapore container shipper Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has named a new chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Nicolas Sartini will take over as chief executive officer, succeeding Ng Yat Chung
CMA CGM Crosses 90% Ownership Threshold in NOL
Container shipper CMA CGM S.A. has crossed the 90 percent ownership threshold in Neptune Orient Lines Limited (NOL), enabling it to bring the Singapore company private. Following its all-cash voluntary conditional general offer (Offer) for NOL which was launched on June 6, 2016
CMA CGM Crosses 91.05% Ownership Threshold of NOL
CMA CGM S.A has crossed the compulsory acquisition ownership threshold in Neptune Orient Lines Limited (NOL). Following its all-cash voluntary conditional general offer (Offer) for NOL which was launched on June 6th, 2016, CMA CGM now owns 2,376,715
CMA CGM Completes NOL Acquisition
CMA CGM has reported its all-cash voluntary unconditional general offer for Neptune Orient Lines Ltd (NOL) closed on July 18, 2016, with CMA CGM now owning approximately 97.83 per cent of NOL's share capital. Monday July 18 marked the last day of trading in shares of NOL on the
CMA CGM's Integration of NOL
After successfully acquiring a controlling interest in NOL, CMA CGM has consolidated the Singapore-based company since 14 June, says a press release from the company. Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) is the parent company of container carrier APL.
CMA CGM Posts Loss in Q2
Ocean Carrier CMA CGM reported a net loss of $128 million for the second quarter of 2016, compared to a net gain of $156 million for the second quarter of 2015. Its revenue declined to $3.5 billion ($3.3 billion excluding the contribution from Singapore's Neptune
CMA CGM Delists Neptune Orient Lines
Shares of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) - now a wholly owned unit of French container ship operator CMA CGM - delisted from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) with effect from 9am September 07. CMA CGM said in a press release on Monday (Sep 5) that NOL had obtained the necessary waivers and
CMA CGM Stays in Red, Pays Back NOL Takeover Loan
CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, posted on Friday another net loss in the third quarter as freight rates remained weak and it integrated Singapore-based NOL, its biggest-ever acquisition. The sector was showing the "first signs of stabilisation" as