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* Dubai lender ENBD buying BNP Egypt unit for $500 mln
* Deal expected to close in Q1 2013
* ENBD eyes more buys to hike int'l revenue to 20 pct
* Sale follows $2 bln SocGen deal to sell Egypt arm
By Dinesh Nair and David French
DUBAI, Dec 20 (Reuters) - BNP Paribas is to sell its Egyptian arm for $500 million to Dubai lender Emirates NBD , becoming the latest French lender to boost its capital by selling out of the North African country.
BNP, like other European banks, has spent the past year cutting assets and staff to better withstand the euro zone's debt crisis and tougher global Basel III rules on risk-taking.
For ENBD, majority government-owned, the deal allows it to diversity its business after being been hit in recent quarters by its exposure to state-linked entities in Dubai that have had to restructure billions of dollars of debt.
"This deal represents an excellent opportunity for Emirates NBD to enter the promising Egyptian market and achieve our strategic aspiration of expanding regionally," the bank's chairman, Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, said.
Despite political turmoil in Egypt, cash-rich Gulf investors remain keen to raise their presence in the most populous Arab state after last year's revolution, even as European banks repair damaged balance sheets by selling some overseas units.
French banks have deep historical roots in Egypt. While they retreated in the wake of the post-colonial Suez Crisis of 1956 and the rise of Arab nationalism, they returned and took advantage of the opening up of the Egyptian economy - a move eventually cut short by the euro-zone debt crisis.
Societe Generale sold its majority stake in National Societe Generale Bank to Qatar National Bank for $2 billion last week. A third French bank, Credit Agricole, may also sell up.
"The attraction of Egypt for French banks was the sector's rapid growth," said Jean-Pierre Lambert, analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.
"It is however the case that BNP's subsidiary was under-sized relative to SocGen's. And as for SocGen's exit from Egypt, that was more an opportunity to generate capital for incoming Basel III requirements."
A BNP spokeswoman said the sale would lift its core capital ratio under Basel III, which at end-September was 9.5 percent, by 0.05 percentage points.
Kevin Flannery, head of ENBD's international business, said the bank would look for more acquisitions to boost its share of revenue from outside its home market to 20 percent, though it had no other deals in the pipeline. Foreign business now accounts for around 5 percent of revenues for the bank, which was formed in 2007 by combining two Dubai institutions.
"Ever since the merger, we have wanted to be a regional powerhouse," Flannery told Reuters, adding that the deal was a step towards the goal of being the Middle East's leading bank.
Following sales by both SocGen and BNP, the focus may now shift to Credit Agricole's 60 percent in Credit Agricole Egypt , a banking source familiar with the matter said.
"There have been some informal discussions related to that asset. We would expect it to come on the block soon," the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
ENBD will buy BNP's 95.2-percent stake in its Egyptian arm and make an offer to minority shareholders for the remaining 4.8 percent, it said in a bourse statement on Thursday.
The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2013, values the business at 1.6 times its book value as of September 2012, ENBD said. It will be funded through its own cash resources, Flannery said.
The valuation is below the two times book value paid by QNB when it agreed to buy SocGen's Egyptian arm.
"We see this as a positive development for ENBD as the deal represents the bank's first step into growth markets, with near-term growth prospects in UAE subdued," EFG Hermes said in a research note. "However, the size of the acquired bank ... indicates that it is pursuing international expansion cautiously."
BNP put its business in Egypt up for sale in June. Industry sources told Reuters this week that ENBD had outbid Morocco's Attijariwafabank for the asset.
Once the deal is completed, the BNP Egypt business will boost ENBD's net income by 7 percent and revenue by 4 percent, Neeraj Makin, ENBD's vice president, strategic acquisitions, told Reuters.
Both total assets and deposits will increase by 3 percent.
BNP has a network of 69 branches in Egypt and operates retail, corporate and private banking operations. Retail banking represents the majority of its business.
The Cairo-headquartered business had revenues of 731 million Egyptian pounds ($118.5 million) and net earnings of 222 million Egyptian pounds ($36 million) in 2011, ENBD said.


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Faisal Aden
If Klay Thompson is the Cougars version of Batman, Faisal Aden has definitely been his Robin in the 2010-11 season!
Hillsbrough Junior College in Tampa, FL - During his sophomore campaign, Aden averaged 23 points per game and led his team to the Suncoast Conference Championship.
Well-traveled Aden:
- Born in the Republic of Somalia in 1989
- When he was around seven years old moved to San Diego, CA
- Bowie High School in Arlington, TX
- After two seasons at Bowie, Aden moved to God's Academy in Dallas, TX
- 2 years at Hillsbrough Junior College in Tampa, FL
- Present: Washington State University
Time at God's Academy marked by turmoil, Why the JC route?, Why not Div. I?
Aden's game reached new heights, which resulted in scholarship offers from upper level Division-I schools including USC, California and Texas A&M. However, Aden battled adversity once again when God's Academy went under investigation by the NCAA, resulting in Aden's scholarship offers being pulled off the table.


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For his work on the hit TV show Alias, Scott Chambliss '85 won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction and the award for Excellence in Production Design from the Art Directors Guild of America. (Photo: Courtesy of Paramount Studios)
From Hayward to Hollywood, CSUEB grad devises futuristic look for Star Trek, Tomorrowland
- October 23, 2013 5:43am
Scott Chambliss '85 didn't intentionally set out to design what the future – its cityscapes, warcraft, weaponry and hospital beds – might look like. But his steady employment as production designer for A-list Hollywood films, from the recent Star Trek: Into Darkness to the upcoming Tomorrowland, suggest his forward-facing vision and warp speed career trajectory won't change course anytime soon.
But pursuing a career in theatre wasn't a foregone conclusion for the young Chambliss. When he arrived at 18 on the Hayward campus from the small Central Valley town of Tracy, he'd had high school drama experience but hadn't picked a major. English, art and, yes, theatre were all on the table.
After running into a hometown acquaintance (Cathy Poppe '82) who had recently worked on a production of Oedipus at then-Cal State Hayward, her zeal for the program inspired the teenage Chambliss to enroll in some theatre classes. At first, he says, he dabbled, but by junior year he was smitten. Home! He sensed he'd found a deeply fulfilling fit artistically, academically and, as it turned out, professionally.
"They let me design so much there," he says. "They really allowed me to develop my creative interpretation skills."
"With Scott, it wasn't hard to see that he had potential as a designer," says Professor Thomas Hird, chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance. "I frequently use the metaphor of a Swiss army knife. Everyone's going to have a different blade. Some people have multiple blades."
The professor acknowledges that even in a tight-knit theatre department, some people can be hard to work with. Chambliss, on the other hand, treated everyone with respect, which in turn made others want to help him out with whatever tasks he needed done on a production. No doubt it's a trait that has contributed to his success in a business that is notorious for ranks filled with strong egos and challenging personalities.
Read the entire article in the summer 2013 issue of Cal State East Bay magazine.
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He has his John (Russell Westbrook) and Paul (Kevin Durant). The entire basketball world knows this and credits him for it. But Sam Presti has had nearly four full seasons to determine whether Jeff Green is his George Harrison or Ringo Starr.
Serge Ibaka has become Harrison and I wager Green will want too much money to re-sign as Starr and ultimately goes the way of Stuart Sutcliffe, but we may see him resurface if the situation is perfect for him and he's not asked to do too much, as in a Sofia Coppola movie. The question for Green is whether he, as Jay-Z says, wants to be overpaid or underrated (with a team capable of winning a ring in this decade).
The Thunder have the fifth overall offense, built largely on the transition game and off movement without the ball in the halfcourt. Oklahoma City has good but not great perimeter shooters as a collective and the same goes for situations where their scorers are in complete ISOs.
Clearly, Scott Brooks doesn't have a reliable low post scorer. Green is his most frequent option and his capacity is very average to be generous. Green is a talented player who does a lot of things well, but doesn't have a special skill (at least not with the Thunder). While he is indispensable and under-appreciated, there is little doubt the Thunder can turn him into a different player that can elevate the sum of Oklahoma City's parts.
On the defensive end, the Thunder have taken a step backwards and rank 17th in points allowed per 100 possessions compared to ninth in 09-10. They defend the post and pick and roll reasonably well, but perimeter players get too many easy looks and Green has been a liability against ISO scorers.
Desperation Meter: Durant signed an extension without flinching, so Presti isn't a hostage to a win-now-at-all-costs mentality the way his former San Antonio colleagues have in the past (Danny Ferry with Cleveland) and present (Dell Demps with New Orleans). Westbrook will be eligible for an extension this summer and will certainly follow suit.
Green will be a restricted free agent and David Falk isn't going to take the qualifying offer, so it is all going to hit the fan shortly if they decide not to trade him.
At a certain point, Oklahoma City's best players won't have any room to get better and their hands will be more tied to make a major move.
1.) Paul McCartney was probably the more gifted musician, but John Lennon had that fearless swagger. Durant is the better pure ballplayer, but I have more confidence in Westbrook in the final minutes of big games to be completely undaunted..
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Christopher Reina is the Executive Editor of RealGM.
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Organizing Your Spice Cabinetby Katie Cavuto-Boyle in Uncategorized, April 18, 2013
Ever feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of spices spilling from your cupboard? It seems that whenever you need a particular seasoning—from cumin to cardamom and basil to bay leaf—it finds its way to the far back, leaving you sorting through scores of jars and bottles for that certain one.
When working with clients they often ask me how I know which herbs and spices work together and how to go about building flavor. This is no small task and something even the best chefs are constantly trying to master. I've put together this fun little guide to help you navigate the spice aisle and your cabinet so the next time you're craving a certain cuisine or just looking to get creative with flavors you will have some guidelines.
In my house, I arrange my spice cabinet by cuisines. I stick to the basics but have my Mediterranean flavors snuggled together, Asian flavors paired up, and so on. That way, when I'm looking to use basil, I know that the other bottles near the basil will go well in the dish also.
Organizing Spices by Cuisine:
Mediterranean (Greek)—allspice, anise, basil, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, dill, fennel, garlic, mint, nutmeg, oregano, parsley, thyme
(Italian)—basil, fennel, garlic, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, rosemary, saffron, sage, thyme
Middle Eastern—cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, dill, garlic, ginger, mint, nutmeg, oregano, parsley, black pepper, poppy seeds, sesame seeds
Asian (Chinese)—chile peppers, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds
(Japanese and Korean)—chile peppers, ginger, sesame seeds
(Vietnamese)—Thai basil, chile peppers, cilantro, garlic, ginger, mint, star anise
(Thai)—Thai basil, chile peppers, cilantro, coriander, cumin, curry, garlic, ginger, mint, turmeric
Indian—allspice, anise, cardamom, chile peppers, cilantro, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, curry, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, mint, mustard seeds, nutmeg, paprika, pepper (black and white), poppy seeds, saffron, sage, tamarind, turmeric
Latin American (General) – chile peppers, cilantro, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, garlic, oregano, rosemary, tarragon, thyme
(Caribbean) – allspice, bay leaf, chile peppers, cilantro, cinnamon, cloves, curry, dill, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, oregano, parsley, tamarind, thyme
(Mexican)—chile peppers, chili powder, cilantro, cinnamon, cumin, garlic, oregano, saffron, vanilla
African (North)—cumin, garlic, mint, parsley,
(South)—chile peppers, cinnamon, cloves, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, turmeric
Chart Design and Research by Dorie Obertello
Katie Cavuto Boyle, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian, personal chef and owner of HealthyBites, LLC. See Katie's full bio »


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By Tim Spell, Motor Matters
Shopping in the competitive midsize-SUV segment offers strong choices, so Honda ups its game to stand out among the pack. Boasting appearance enhancements from a mid-cycle design freshening last year, Honda's eight-passenger 2013 Pilot is now packed with more standard features.
The 2013 Honda Pilot starts at $29,520 and is available in LX, EX, EX-L and Touring trim levels, and with 2WD or 4WD drive configurations. Our top-line Touring 4WD test-drive vehicle looks and feels substantial, and has a luxury character expected from a large, premium SUV. It has a base price of $39,670.
Stretched on a 109.2-inch wheelbase, the Pilot (all but base LX) rolls on 18-inch machine-finished, aluminum-alloy, six-spoke wheels. These are wrapped with low-rolling-resistant P235/60R-18 tires that contribute to fuel efficiency.
Power to the wheels is via an improved all-aluminum 3.5-liter V-6, featuring "intelligent" Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control technology with Variable Cylinder Management. VCM allows the engine to operate in six-cylinder mode when power is needed, and in four- or three-cylinder modes for optimal fuel efficiency. Mated with a five-speed automatic transmission, the engine produces 250 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 253 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm.
Importantly, the powerplant delivers excellent fuel economy. Featuring Variable Torque Management, our 4WD tester has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 miles per gallon city, 24 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined. The 2WD Pilot boasts 18/25/21 mpg.
Honda engineers also upped the ante with a variable-displacement power steering pump, and low-drag front ventilated and solid rear disc brakes. Ride quality with the Pilot's rigid body and fully independent suspension system is excellent, allowing the vehicle to efficiently soaking up pavement irregularities.
Those on board benefit from a spacious cabin with three-row seating. Up front is a 10-way-power driver seat with memory and four-way-power passenger seat. The seats are firm, well bolstered and provide occupants a tall seating position with a commanding view of road. Leather upholstery is standard with the Touring model, and the steering wheel and shifter knob also are leather-wrapped. A power moonroof and integrated second-row sunshades are other Touring pluses.
Legroom and headroom in 60/40-split, three-passenger second-row seat also are superb. Seatbacks recline and fold flat, and seats slide forward for access to the 60/40-split third-row seat. There's a sacrifice in headroom and legroom in the third-row, but room is adequate for most adults. The third row will accommodate three passengers, but is most comfortable when limited to two adults.
With all seats folded, long cargo can be loaded on a 4-foot-wide floor. Total cargo volume is an impressive 87 cubic feet, and assisting in loading convenience on EX-L and above models is a power liftgate with lift-up glass hatch.
The instrument panel features a gloss-black audio-control panel; gauges that glow icy white; a mildly U-shaped, simply designed center stack; large center-storage compartment; and user-friendly climate-control layout.
Touring models come standard with high-end technology: Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition; 650-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink with Bluetooth Streaming Audio; Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System with 9-inch display and wireless headphones; Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines; and side-mirror-integrated turn indicators.
Honda made styling enhancements inside and out last year. Most of the design freshening was focused on the front end. Moving away from the beefy and utilitarian grille, the 2013 Pilot wears a more-elegant and -refined three-bar chrome grille. In sync with the grille redesign, the multi-reflector halogen headlamps were given a crisper, more-modern look. With the reconfigured lamps, turn signals were moved to an inboard position.
The lower fascia/air dam was re-sculpted, and transformed from a chiseled to more-aerodynamic shape with reduced surface area. Blacked-out, rectangular, straked air deflectors combine with foglamps in front of the wheels to help reduce air turbulence and contribute to fuel economy. Honda's 2013 Pilot is comfortable, spacious and fuel efficient -- keys to luring consumers shopping the midsize-SUV segment.
VEHICLE TYPE_________________ 8-passenger midsize 4WD SUV
BASE PRICE____________________$39,670 (as tested: $41,270)
MOTOR TYPE__________________ 24-valve SOHC V-6 w/MPFI
HORSEPOWER (net)_____________250 at 5700 rpm
TORQUE (lb.-ft.)________________253 at 4800 rpm
TRANSMISSION________________ 5-speed automatic
OVERALL LENGTH______________191.4 in.
TURNING CIRCLE (curb-to-curb)__37.9 ft.
CURB WEIGHT__________________4,608 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY_________________21.0 gal.
EPA MILEAGE RATING___________ 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway


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The final burst of travel for 2013 is upon us, with folks heading home for the holidays.
Business travelers, however, are on the road or plane or train or bus throughout the year. And in 2013, they probably paid more in taxes to conduct business.
That's the word from the Global Business Travel Association, or GBTA, Foundation's annual study of car rental, hotel and meal taxes in the top 50 U.S. travel destination cities. Those taxes, according to the study, increased the 2013 total tax bill for travelers by 58 percent.
If you went to Chicago on business, you paid the most in taxes, says the GBTA Foundation's study. A Windy City stay for one day cost travelers $41.04 in taxes, including not only the charges on traditional travel-related expenditures, but also the state's and city's general sale taxes.
New York City came in second in the 2013 survey with visitors paying $38.65 per day in taxes. Rounding out the 10 U.S. cities where travelers in 2013 incurred the highest total tax burden are Minneapolis, Kansas City, Mo., Indianapolis, Cleveland, Boston, Seattle, Nashville, Tenn., and Houston.
Federal travel taxes, too
State and local taxing jurisdictions have long viewed visitors, whether in town for business or pleasure, as welcome sources for money.
Cities and counties regularly enact special taxes on hotels and other travel-related resources in order to pay for special projects, such as expanded transportation programs.
But Uncle Sam is getting in on the act, too, says Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and chief operating officer.
McCormick points to the two-year federal budget deal just hashed out by Congressional budget committee chairs Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. That proposal, which has passed the House and is expected to be approved by the Senate, includes a substantial increase of the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, charge.
The TSA security fee would more than double, going from $2.50 per each leg of a connecting flight (currently capped at $5 per trip), to a flat $5.60 each way on a trip. Airlines pay the fee, but any passenger can tell you that such costs typically are passed on to passengers.
"Governments insist on treating travelers like their ATM," said McCormick in a statement released in conjunction with the annual study. "These types of punitive travel taxes will ultimately push business travelers to stay home, and we all pay when governments take a short-sighted approach that raises the costs for business travel."
Lowest travel taxes
Where can business travelers expected to get a relative tax break? GBTA also listed the 10 lowest-taxed big-city travel destinations.
The cheapest places as far as travel-related taxes, including the locations' general sales taxes, are three Florida cities: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers and West Palm Beach. Each of those Sunshine State cities will cost visitors $22.61 a day in taxes.
The seven other lowest tax travel locations are Detroit; Portland, Ore.; Orange County in California.; Burbank, Calif.; Honolulu; Ontario, Calif.; and Orlando, Fla.
Is it just coincidence that most of those cities are also popular tourist destinations? I don't think so. Beach-adjacent spots in Florida and Hawaii and cities on both coasts that are home to or near iconic amusement parks know that business travelers might just bring along the family and tack on a few extra days for fun after they wrap up their company meetings.
What the cities might lose in immediate tax collections, they make up in added volume.
If that scenario appeals to you, remember that you can combine business and personal travel and still collect some nice travel tax breaks.
Want the latest news on taxes, tax reform prospects, filing deadlines, political fights, Internal Revenue Service alerts and tax-saving tips? Subscribe to Bankrate's free Weekly Tax Tip newsletter.
You also can follow me on Twitter: @taxtweet.
Veteran contributing editor Kay Bell is the author of the book "The Truth About Paying Fewer Taxes" and co-author of the e-book "Future Millionaires' Guidebook."


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Brazilian ad agency, Publicis Sao Paulo, and blood donation organization, Fundação Pró-Sangue, have teamed up to create an interactive, charging poster to encourage mobile users to lend their own blood in exchange for phone juice.
The clever ad campaign is called the 'Blood Charging Poster' and the tagline reads, "If you need, we're here for you. Why not return the favor? We need blood."
The design of the poster is reminiscent of the act of giving blood – the poster depicts a donor's arm with a red, blood-like cable that can juice up a phone as you wait. It's eerily effective as visual imagery:
The campaign's goal was to draw attention to the importance of embracing the cause especially before the World Cup. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the ideal is that 3% to 5% of the population donate blood annually. Today, the percentage of Brazilians donors is 1.9% per year. The creation of the campaign is Rodrigo and Rafael Guaxupé Barreiros under the direction of creating Hugo Rodrigues, Kevin Zung and Leo Macias.
In the US, blood donation is largely organized by the Red Cross, who give sweet Keebler® cookies to donors for their gift of life-saving blood. To find a donation center near you, visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Facts about blood donation:
- Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
- More than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day.
- A total of 30 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S.
- The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 pints.
- The blood type most often requested by hospitals is Type O.
- The blood used in an emergency is already on the shelves before the event occurs.
- Sickle cell disease affects more than 70,000 people in the U.S. About 1,000 babies are born with the disease each year. Sickle cell patients can require frequent blood transfusions throughout their lives.
- More than 1.6 million people were diagnosed with cancer last year. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.
- A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.


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As i said before i am a international student and we have some working limits like we can only work 20 hours in a week but my Boss told me it is not a problem you can work more than 20 hours that's why i am giving you full time job OR if you can,t then you have to leave this job and many of employee are on same visa status.In the letter she gave to me she was threat me alot that i will tell the immigration then they will cancelled your current visa OR they will not give you futher visa.
i want to ask you that if I told the FAIR WORK that she sacked me and treat me unfairly.IS FAIR WORK create any problem for my visa like Fair work take any action against me that why you do your job more than 20 hours OR any thing which create problem if i applied for futher visa extension..?
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Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Reviews
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hmmmmmThis is the only NARS product Ive ever disliked. the colors are great but it felt very gritty. looking at the other reviews im wondering if I had a bad stick. — 9 years, 3 months agokljarr | 6 reviews
love this productThe colors are beautiful, and I love layering them with the lip gloss. The pencil is good alone too because its not drying. — 9 years, 5 months agoHollyP | 48 reviews
All you needSmooth, creamy, long-lasting. Great product, convenient. — 9 years, 6 months agoclouise77 | 3 reviews
Finally! A Matte Lipstick That Doesn't Feel DryI love the way matte lips look, but so often they apply less smoothly than other finishes because they're of a drier consistency AND can feel dry and uncomfortable on. But not with these! These pencils really do feel like Velvet. The glide on so smoothly and feel soft on your lips. They're of a creamier consistency than most matte items I've tried, but it doesn't show much. The more forgiving...read more texture doesn't compromise the matte finish. Or the wear. Matte lipsticks typically stay on longer than other types of lipstick and this one is no different. My only real complaint is that the color selection for these is rather limited! I'd love it if they added more shades. — 9 years, 5 months agoshriekingviolet | 77 reviews
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Turning out to be a staple in my purse...I am liking the pencil more and more, much to my surprise - I find it's the first one I reach for on a regular basis because it's easy to apply, the color goes on smoothly and it's comfortable to wear. It says it's a matte color, but it does have a lovely soft sheen to it. Goes on like a very moisturizing lip pencil, and stays put reasonably well. It is a bother to have to sharpen it - I kept forg...read moreetting to get it out of my purse when I was home, so that was a pain - but I found that any sharpener that can accomodate a chubby pencil will usually work on this one, too. Easy, convenient and great colors...a keeper! — 9 years, 7 months agoanibananie | 7 reviews
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Investors have welcomed the appointment of John Alexander to the top job at the Packer-controlled Publishing & Broadcasting although the sudden departure of chief executive Peter Yates yesterday took them by surprise.
PBL said former Macquarie Bank executive Mr Yates, who was appointed to the PBL job three years ago and had two years left of his contract, had left the company for "personal reasons".
However, his departure in the middle of a $686 million hostile takeover bid for Perth casino has raised questions about his ability to get the deal over the line.
"Most investors anticipated Alexander would be the likely successor to Yates anyway; the only surprise is that the timing is a little sooner than expected," said Morgan Stanley in a report to clients.
"The major project which Peter Yates had been working on at PBL in recent times was the ... bid for Perth casino Burswood. [So] the timing of Yates's departure seems slightly unusual given this bid is still live, with PBL yet to win acceptance of its $1.40-a-share bid by either the Burswood Board or Burswood shareholders."
In another unusual move, Kerry Packer has taken on the newly created role of deputy chairman, signalling to investors he is still playing a major role in the company.
PBL also announced that retiring Optus CEO Chris Anderson had been appointed to the PBL board as a non-executive director.
The management reshuffle has effectively cut the short-list for the position of CEO at newspaper publisher John Fairfax. Mr Alexander and Mr Yates were rumoured to have been candidates to replace outgoing chief executive Fred Hilmer, while Mr Anderson, a former Herald editor, was touted as a possible Fairfax director.
Fund managers and analysts said Mr Alexander's elevation to the top job should enable PBL to maintain its position as Australia's dominant player in free-to-air television and magazines.
Mr Alexander, as CEO of PBL Media, responsible for the Nine Network and ACP - which together represent about 70 per cent of PBL's earnings - is credited with improving the performance of both divisions, but particularly the formerly underperforming magazine portfolio.
The 53-year-old Mr Alexander joined PBL as group publisher in 1998, after he was sacked as publisher and editor-in-chief of the Herald.
Shares in PBL yesterday touched their highest level in more than three years, rallying 7c to $12.95. Burswood's stock fell 3c to $1.42, as expectations of PBL being forced to increase its takeover bid waned.
Among other changes, David Gyngell has been elevated from deputy CEO at Nine to CEO while ACP chief operating officer David Gardiner becomes the magazine division's deputy CEO. Mr Alexander retains his position as ACP's CEO.
Goldman Sachs JBWere said those appointments were no surprise and provided a seamless transition.
"While Yates had little experience in media, he has a very strong background in gaming," the broker said.
"Nevertheless, in our view, his skills in gaming and mergers and acquisitions were only ever incremental to PBL, which has a wealth of such resources within PBL and Packer's private company, Consolidated Press.
"Kerry Packer's elevation from non-executive director to deputy chairman, while cosmetic, does signal an increased participation on his part at PBL."
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Training camp: random thoughts
It's good to be back in Tampa Bay, sleeping in our own beds. After three weeks of camp, we're all sunburned and exhausted -- mentally and physically. True, the players are doing the hardest work, but at least they don't have to write three stories a day!
Anyway, with camp officially in the books as of this morning, I wanted to share a few random thoughts based on dozens of hours of observation.
*I'm starting to think Gaines Adams will be fine, but don't expect immediate miracles. And, just like the rumors I'd heard about him, the man is not a practice player. But then again, neither is Allen Iverson.
*From where I sit, seems the starting offensive line is already set. Looks like Luke Petitgout (LT), Arron Sears (LG), John Wade (C), Davin Joseph (RG) and Jeremy Trueblood (RT). And if I'm Jon Gruden, I'm feeling a lot better about my depth there than in the past.
*I think Tanard Jackson has a bright future. The safety picked in the fourth round is proving to be a quick study by simultaneously learning both strong and free safety as well as nickel back.
*Speaking of rookies, has anyone seen Greg Peterson? No one seems to even acknowledge the defensive tackle drafted in the fifth round out of North Carolina Central. Right now, he's not a factor.
*Ike Hilliard is a lock to make the roster. For all the talk about David Boston and others, this guy is the most consistent receiver on the team -- Joey Galloway included.
*Barring a miracle turnaround, I think Chris Simms is going to be released. And then it is quite possible he could file an injury grievance in an attempt to recoup his salary if he later claims to be injured. Given the way he's throwing the ball, he clearly has physical issues. Either way, the Chris Simms I've watched the past three weeks isn't going to play for this team this season.
*Regarding Barrett Ruud and his readiness to assume the starting job at MLB, I think I'm gonna buy into it until I have reason to think otherwise. If he stays within the system, he should be fine. If he's not up the task, it'll be obvious.
*Lastly, this was a little bit softer training camp than in the past. Lots of days off for vets, and several practices were cut short. Plus, the Bucs got a break from the overbearing heat for the first week or so. Personally, I think that will pay dividends later in the season when players who have overexerted themselves for months typically begin to break down. Remember, this is a big year. The Bucs need every edge they can get.
Did I neglect to mention anything? If so, let us know.
(Pictured: Tanard Jackson, above right, Times photo - Brian Cassella; Ike Hilliard, above left, Times photo - Joseph Garnett, Jr.; Barrett Ruud, below right, Times photo - Carrie Pratt. Click to enlarge.)


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Monika Scislowska of the Associated Press reported on Warsaw rallies in support of a complete ban on abortion in Poland. It's restricted now to the first 12 weeks and only in the cases of rape, incest, or the life of the mother. But look at the labeling contrast AP employed, the usual stereotype of the epic political battle between the ultraconservatives and the nonpartisans:
The two marches were organized by an ultraconservative Roman Catholic radio station and a right-wing political party. Mostly elderly demonstrators attended a Mass and marched through central Warsaw carrying Polish and Vatican flags. One banner had an image of a baby and the words, "Can you really kill me?"
Elsewhere in the capital, about 700 mostly young people held a rally with music and balloons in support of abortion rights.
Agence France-Presse (AFP) used labels for both sides, but were harsher on the "far right" conservatives:
Rallied by feminist and leftwing organisations, the demonstrators gathered at a central Warsaw square brandishing banners calling for "abortions rights -- rights for women" and imploring parliament to "let us decide for ourselves."
...Last week a parliamentary commission came out in favour of a proposal by the ultra-Catholic far right League of Polish Families (LPR) to have a "right to life from the moment of conception" written into the constitution, which would prevent any liberalisation of the abortion law in the future.


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Jennings Royalty
Jennings High crowned its 2013 Homecoming Queen, Naomi Parker, during festivities at Jerry Simmons Stadium Friday evening. Parker, a JHS senior, is the daughter of Tracie and Mike Klumpp and Ross Parker.
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The sequel to the No. 1 hit single will reunite Rihanna and Eminem in intense and emotional lyrics which take on the female side this time around.
Rihanna has recorded a sequel to "Love the Way You Lie" for her upcoming studio album "Loud" which is due November 16 in the U.S. The song is produced by Alex da Kid and will take on the female side with Eminem as a featured guest.
According to This Is RnB, it is simply titled "Love the Way You Lie (Part 2)" and will have the same intense and emotional lyrics as the first one. It reportedly will feature Rihanna crooning, "Even angels have their wing cut schemes/ And you take that to new extremes/ But you will always be my hero/ Even though you lost your mind."
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To Chuck R. in San Jose CA regarding Testosterone Injection Benefits:The list of benefits of Testosterone Injections for hormone replacement therapy are quite extensive. You can expect to have significant improvements in your mental, physical and emotional well-being, and since all these areas of your life are inter-related, your well-being as a whole will vastly change for the better.
– Dr. Jeanine Warren
Where Can I Buy Testosterone Injections in Detroit MI?
– Andrew J., Detroit, MI
To Andrew J. in Detroit MI: The place to start is right here on this website. The process is set forth at the top of this page – requesting that you complete the short form to ask for more information. You will be directed by our clinical advisers to step through the straight-forward process.
– Dr. William Barkley
I want to purchase Testosterone Injections, but I'm nervous about self-administering injections.
– Tony M., San Francisco, CA
To Tony M. in San Francisco CA: Your clinical adviser will discuss the methods of testosterone injections with you, so that you can be sure of the procedure and will be able to carry out the process easily. There are also online videos which your clinical adviser will suggest that you can watch to put your mind at rest. All of the materials necessary will be shipped together with your medication directly from the pharmacy. Many of our clients call in to their clinical adviser when their shipment arrives, and the clinical adviser will review the contents of the package as you unpack to be sure you understand the process.
– Dr. Jonathan Thompson
How much do Testosterone Injections cost in Jacksonville FL?
– David W., Jacksonville, FL
To David W. in Jacksonville FL:The cost will vary depending on your prescribed dosage, your body size and chemistry and your personal goals. There are different programs of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy, which must be tailored to the individual. Please contact one of our clinical advisers today for more information. Then we can figure out your individually-tailored program and cost.
– Dr. Jeanine Warren
Can you tell me how to increase Testosterone?
– James L., Indianapolis, IN
To James L. in Indianapolis IN regarding increase Testosterone: Let's not get things out of order here. You should start by being evaluated to see if you have low testosterone. It doesn't make sense to try to increase testosterone if your levels are normal. Start the process and get the lab work, the physical exam and the medical history form completed. Then we, the doctors, can determine if you need to increase testosterone. If there is a need, then we can prescribe injectable testosterone hormone replacement therapy to increase your levels to the normal range.
– Dr. William Barkley
I'd like to know more about how increase Testosterone.
– Walter D., Austin, TX
To Walter D. in Austin TX: Well Walter first of all, review the question right above this one for some important information. If you get the decision back that you need testosterone hormone replacement therapy, then our local doctor may prescribe a 10 week course of testosterone injections. One of the effects of taking testosterone injections is that your own natural production of testosterone slows down or even stops. For this reason, we follow up with 4 weeks of additional therapy which encourage your body to resume testosterone production on its own.
– Dr. William Barkley
I'm confused – What is Testosterone?
– Larry R., Columbus, OH
To Larry R. in Columbus OH: Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testes of males. Testosterone is produced in significant supply throughout your youth, but it begins to decline around age 25. Testosterone is responsible during puberty for growth of male genitalia and for the development of male characteristics such as facial hair and voice changes.
– Dr. William Barkley
What is the normal level of Testosterone in men?
– Jerry P., Fort Worth, TX
To Jerry P in Ft. Worth, TX: The healthy normal range for testosterone is 700 – 900 ng/dl. That is the measurement of testosterone in the system of a 25 year old man.
– Dr. William Barkley
What is low testosterone?
– Jerry P., Fort Worth, TX
To Jerry P. in Fort Worth TX: We judge low testosterone as the level when symptoms and signs of a deficiency appear. That could be anywhere below 700 ng/dl. Typically, a 45 year old man has a testosterone level around 300 – 400 ng/dl, and he is probably experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of testosterone deficiency.
– Dr. William Barkley
Please tell me how to improve testosterone levels.
– John L., Charlotte, NC
To John L. in Charlotte NC: We want to make sure that everyone follows the process for being evaluated and proceeds with a safe and effective method of therapy. The best way to accomplish this begins with the process to get your blood work and physical exam to see just where your testosterone level is. When we review your information and if we determine that you have a deficiency, then we will recommend that you begin a course of injectable testosterone therapy to improve your testosterone levels.
– Dr. William Barkley
I'd like to know how to increase testosterone levels in Memphis TN.
– Gary M., Memphis, TN
To Gary M. in Memphis TN regarding increase testosterone levels: The most effective method to increase testosterone levels is with injectable testosterone therapy. Please be sure to follow the recommendation for being evaluated mentioned elsewhere on this page. It is only after a review of your complete chart that we can make a recommendation and prescribe injectable testosterone therapy.
– Dr. Jeanine Warren
Can you tell me how to naturally increase Testosterone?
– Patrick D., Boston, MA
To Patrick D. in Boston MA: Although there are many supplements on the market which claim to have a beneficial effect on all things manly, there isn't a shred of evidence that they actually cause an increase in testosterone.
– Dr. Jonathan Thompson
How do you increase testosterone naturally?
– Johnny C., Baltimore, MD
To Johnny C. in Baltimore MD: If you are seeking to increase testosterone naturally by using vitamin/mineral/herb supplements, we can tell right now to save your money. These products are not allowed to claim that they treat any specific medical condition because they are not evaluated and regulated by the FDA. The fact is that they do not have any beneficial effect on testosterone level.
– Dr. Jonathan Thompson
Is there a way to know how increase testosterone naturally?
– Patricia K., El Paso, TX
To Patricia K. in El Paso TX: Over the counter supplements claiming to increase testosterone levels quite simply don't work. That's not just us talking … independent researchers at major medical universities have published works stating this fact.
– Dr. Jonathan Thompson
Please tell me how to increase testosterone naturally.
– Donald O., Seattle, WA
To Donald O. in Seattle WA regarding increase testosterone naturally: While we understand the motivation to want to restore testosterone in a natural manner, we would encourage you to follow the safest path in dealing with hormone levels and use the services of professionals skilled in hormone replacement therapies.
– Dr. Jonathan Thompson
I'd like to know how to raise testosterone in Denver CO.
– Troy H., Denver, CO
To Troy H. in Denver CO: To raise testosterone levels, follow the safe and proven method and present yourself to professionals experienced in the field of hormone replacement therapy. Following a complete evaluation to determine your level of deficiency, our local doctors can determine the appropriate level of treatment and prescribe the necessary injectable testosterone therapy.
– Dr. Jonathan Thompson
Tell me how to get testosterone in Nashville TN.
– Richard B., Nashville, TN
To Richard B. in Nashville, TN: Look at the top of this page or our main page, and follow the 5 steps set forth there. Start with the medical history form, and one of our clinical advisers will contact you to schedule your appointments for lab work and your physical exam. If you have a deficiency, then the doctor will determine the appropriate injectable testosterone therapy and send a prescription to the pharmacy. The pharmacy will ship the medication and all necessary supplies to you by overnight delivery.
– Dr. Jonathan Thompson
I've had my blood tests – Is it low testosterone?
– Ronnie S., Milwaukee, WI
To Ronnie S. in Milwaukee WI regarding low testosterone: Typically low testosterone is anything under about 500 – 700 ng/dl, however, our local doctor would need to review your complete chart before making a determination and prescribing injectable testosterone therapy.
– Dr. William Barkley


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Kate Recycles 2006 Coat for Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Tonight's London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony was another spectacular show in London.
Among the evening's themes, inclusion, the song "Under my Umbrella" was perfect to start the show.
The staging, lighting and choreography were stunning.
Her Majesty was accompanied by the UK's Sir Phillip Craven, he is the President of the International Paralympic Committee, on the right you see Prince Edward.
Below, William and Kate.
Other in attendance included (left to right) Samantha Cameron, Prince William, Kate, Princess Anne and London Mayor Boris Johnson.
From left to right, Sir Philip, the Queen, Prince Edward, Sophie, Sebastian Coe, Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha Cameron.
As always, the Parade of Nations was a delight to watch, below, Ireland.
Here we see Team USA.
Iraq is shown entering the stadium, the flag is carried by power lifter Faris Al-Ajeeli.
China's team as they come into the stadium.
The roar heard when Team GB entered was overwhelming, tennis player Peter Norfolk carried the flag.
The Duchess maintained her focus on wearing very low key pieces seen during the Olympic games, bringing back an item worn previously, a coat first seen at the 2006 wedding of Laura Parker Bowles to Harry Lopes at St. Cyriac's in Wiltshire.
It was made by Danish Label DAY Birger et Mikkelsen, Kate repeated the piece in 2010 for the wedding of Mel Nicholson and Oli Baker at St. Andrews, and then again for the wedding of Zara Phillips in July of last year (seen below).
In an eBay auction the coat was described this way:
"brocade fabric with a subtle gold paisley trimmed with champagne colour net.  It is long sleeved with a single breasted, off-centre, three button fastening.  It also has two flap pockets.The lining is a soft grey colour and would be the perfect occasion coat for any wedding.  Worn with a skirt or trousers it would make the perfect cocktail coat.â€
Activities have been underway for days, below we see the Team USA Basketball team.
The schedule for William, Kate and Harry's appearance at the Paralympics follows, prefaced by Clarence House's caveat:
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry are provisionally scheduled to attend during the Paralympic Games. Their Royal Highnesses will attend in their capacity as Official Ambassadors for Paralympics GB. All engagements are provisional and subject to change at this stage. Attendance will be confirmed nearer the time of each scheduled event.
Thursday 30th August
- William and Kate will attend Goalball (at the Olympic Park).
- William and Kate will attend the track cycling (at the Olympic Park).
- Kate will attend the swimming (at the Olympic Park).
Sunday 2nd September
- Â The Duchess of Cambridge will attend the Athletics (at the Olympic Stadium).
Monday 3rd September
- Prince Harry will attend the swimming (at the Olympic Park).
- Prince Harry will visit Paralympics GB House.
- The official Paralympics website is here, the official Paralympics Facebook page is here, follow them on Twitter here
- The Team GB Paralympics website is here, its Facebook page here, and Twitter page hereÂ
- The Daily Mail's story is here
21 Responses to "Kate Recycles 2006 Coat for Paralympics Opening Ceremony"
I like this coat. It can be dressed up or down. My only thought is that being brocade it can look like upholstery but then all brocades do sadly. Still, the style suits her and the Duchess looks elegant. Samantha Cameron looks good too.
I saw that brocade is all over the fall runways—funny how the classics all come back around to being in style—the Duchess in on trend with a 6+ year old piece!!
I was never crazy about this coat — I think it's somewhat dowdy, and the fabric should be covering a sofa. I also didn't much care for the Birger dress the Duchess wore in Canada. Though I like minimalist style and the Duchess clearly does, too, Birger just doesn't address my personal tastes.
However, I was interested to see the Duchess trotting out something that she's worn not once but three or four times before. Smart move, especially since I understand that she'll be unveiling about 30 new outfits on the upcoming Asia-Pacific trip.
I applaud the duchess for wearing a multiple-times reworn dress to keep the attention on the athletes. My only real "gripe" about this entire outfit is that the waist needs to be tailored to assure a better fit. So excited to see what she will be wearing on tour!
I'm intrigued with the mention that the Cambridges' and Harry's appearances at the Games might change. I wonder if this is in light of Harry's recent scandal – they can pull him out of an event, blame it on scheduling goof or "prior commitment," and move on.
I don't seem to recall seeing this mentioned before the Games last month, but maybe I didn't see it. It's interesting, is what I'm saying.
This coat looks more second hand then recycled. It does not look fresh and does not fit her properly. I think she might feel nostalgic about this coat and has a hard time parting from it. Probably one of the first pieces she ever bought as a princess in waiting.
Thank heavens for Kate and her sense of dignity — this coat-dress has to be the perfect "official function" outfit, combining the gorgeousness of the brocade fabric with simple elegance of style, plus a few tailored-seaming touches at waist and hem for interest.
I can see where the "mumsy" tag is coming from, and I suppose the garment is a little bulky around the waist, but Kate's sense of occasion is flawless and such a blessed relief from the recent unguarded antics of others among the royal fold.
The Duchess rocks.
Being dressed up for an opening is ridicolous. Take SamCam and Sophie, they are minimal and elegant.
Also patent leather (shoes), lace-brocade (coat), glitter (clutch… GLITTER??? OMG) pearls or diamonds (earrings)… this is not an outfit, this is just a minestrone!
Sometimes i think she's so "English" (it's not a compliment).
SamCam, as I recall, was the only woman at the royal wedding not to wear a hat or fasicnator. Sophie's dress is just as "dressy" as Kate's, and those tiny pearl earrings are far from blingy.
Maybe at Royal Wedding SamCam, with her little headpiece and costume jewellery necklace, was sending a message, distancing herself from some aristocratic rules and a certain milieu… who knows.
Getting to the point of the problem, the fabric of Sophie's dress is simple and less precious, Kate's coat is as "rich" as Queen's one. A similarity, a signal? Who knows.
If you feel the need to insult national groups, perhaps you could try to suppress it.
I was insulting no one, it's just style – not human dignity.
Ask a French or Italian well-dressed but common woman for her opinion about Kate's style and then let's talk again.
I think she chooses good pieces one by one but, when she matchs one with another, the result is a minestrone. It's a tastful or tasteless affair.
Bea, I lived in Italy, I speak fluent French and Italian (and German), I don't need to ask Italian and French women what they think of the Duchess's style.
That's not the point.
You went out of your way to make an unpleasant remark about the English. You admitted that it wasn't a compliment. Why bother? Why be nasty on a site where we all try to be intelligently polite?
@WKW admin: my last comment on the subject, i do not want to bore more.
@Lili: if you lived in Italy (and you have an eye for style), you should understand that a non-compliment about style is not necessarily an insult or an unpleasant remark and, most of all, that "pearls+brocade+glitter+patent leather is a minestrone" is an opinion. Last but not least, "French women are the most elegant in the world" or "english women don't know how to dress" are just labels for talking point or cliché. Sometimes true cliché, that's all.
I'm so glad the Duchess is ensuring the focus stays on the games, but I can't wait to see what she brings to Singapore and beyond! Guess I'm impatient.
That is an absolutely gorgeous coat. Wish I'd been following Kate's fashion 6 years ago so I could have snagged it
Fabulous coverage, as always, Susan!
To: whatkatewore.com
I would just like to say that I am a great royalwatcher and read your blog regularly. It is a real quality publication. I like the way that in addition to featuring the fashions you describe and comment on the events themselves and provide links for further info and photos. Well done!
Kate looks lovely. I love that she is recycling from as long ago as 2006 and 2007 (white skirt she wore a few weeks ago). It is too bad that there will be so little television coverage in the U.S. for the Paralympic Games.
Not my favourite piece of hers. A little mumsy and doesn't show off her figure to its best advantage but despite that she looks stunning. The pale gold looks beautiful against her colouring.
I completely agree – that coat color is lovely on our girl, but that's one mumsy cut. As usual with her rare misfires, it isn't a disaster but certainly isn't the most flattering choice.
On a happier note, Ms. WKW, thank you for featuring the Paralympics here. You do such an excellent job of covering the Duchess's charitable endeavors in addition to the style stuff; we fangirls so appreciate it.


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China's Dislike of Activism Unmasked — Officials Revoke Visa
China's Dislike of Activism Unmasked — Officials Revoke Visa
The Chinese government has a short fuse when it comes to tolerating activist-athletes. Chinese officials revoked the visa of Joey Cheek, a gold-medal speedskater and co-founder of Team Darfur. Cheek, who won the gold at the 2006 Olympics, helped create the organization of athletes dedicated to ending human rights violations in the Darfur region of Sudan. China has come under fire for its human rights policies and for purchasing large amounts of oil from Sudan.
And perhaps not wanting to be booted out of China themselves, the four US cyclists who wore black pollution masks over their noses and mouths in the Beijing airport have apologized. The US Olympic Committee chief said the athletes sent a written apology to the Beijing Organizing Committee because "they've now seen how their actions have been perceived. They were very eager to take the right action, which was to apologize to their hosts." Do you think an apology was in order?
The US Olympic team has chosen a Sudanese refugee to carry the American flag at the Beijing Opening Ceremonies. I wonder how China feels about that.


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Gluten-Free Cookies
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These cookies are gluten free... and more importantly... they actually have the texture of a real cookie! Imagine that. {If you've experimented with gluten free baking, you know that proper texture can be an issue.} The chewy, oatmeal raisin-like texture of these will keep you reaching for "just one more."
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and water until fluffy.
- Mix in the flour, oats, flax, and dried fruit and nuts.
- Refrigerate the dough for about 1 hour, for the flax and oats to soften.
- Scoop the dough by the rounded tablespoonful onto greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Using the bottom of a drinking glass or measuring cup, flatten dough balls into 1/2 inch disks. {Dip into granulated sugar to keep from sticking.}
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes.
Adapted from King Arthur Flour
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THEY are part of a small army of caterers cooking around 39,000 healthy school meals every day, but it was their sugarcraft skills that helped two Hampshire County Council apprentices to success.
Jade Duncan, 19, of Stockbridge, and Charlotte Illsley, 17, of Fair Oak, competed for the title of Bake-Off Apprentice Champion at Eastleigh College, where they train once a week.
With a ready-made cake and a box of tools, they had 40 minutes to demonstrate their creative skills on the theme of apprentices.
Jade and Charlotte wowed the judges with their creation, which was a tunic worn by Hampshire's primary school caterers. Complete with a Hampshire County Council logo, the cake earned them second place.
"No one who entered the competition had any experience of doing sugar-craft," said Jade.
"Charlotte and I had never decorated a cake before.
"It was a very enjoyable and challenging activity, we had to work as a team and also stick to the time limit."
Leader of Hampshire County Council Roy Perry said: "Seeing what these young apprentices achieved when they had never done anything like this before gives us every reason to be proud of them.
"It demonstrates the very high level of skills and opportunities that can be gained through an apprenticeship, and I wish them both every success for the future."
The catering assistants are among 85 apprentices working within the county council's expanding corporate apprenticeship scheme.
The scheme aims to attract more young people into the workforce and provide them with the opportunities to develop their careers, and contribute to the Hampshire economy and the work of the county council.


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The Feb. 13 Times incorrectly reported that the Feb. 6 school board vote to add make-up days to the school calendar was unanimous. The vote was actually 5-1. Dan Keiger voted no, saying the district should add days in June instead of using staff development and work days.
A Feb. 20 Times story said the school district pays the entire cost of single and family health and dental insurance for teachers. In fact, the district covers the employee's medical coverage and contributes $645 per month to dependent coverage. Dental insurance premiums for employees are paid by the district, but employees who need dependent dental coverage pay for it themselves.
According to Business Director Larry Martini, family medical coverage (employee plus dependents) this school year costs $1,869.11 per month. The district contributes $1,421.92 ($776.92 + $645), so a teacher choosing family coverage pays $447.19 per month.
Dental coverage for the family (employee plus dependents) costs $119.00. The district contributes $39.60 for single coverage, so a teacher choosing this option pays $79.40 per month.