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Friday, January 15, 2010
on yogurt.
A few years ago I wrote about making my own yogurt. Seeing as we are half way through the first month of the new year, I feel like I need to revisit that topic today.
So many people have good intentions and want to embrace the "New Year New You" philosophy, and i'm all for helping people with that. However, the other day a coworker brought in a yogurt that was studded with Oreo cookie bits. And I have to say, are you kidding me? This is how companies are getting people to buy their product? What gets me is that there are so many inferior quality yogurts out there, and then the manufacturers have to do something dumb like toss in some Oreo cookies to make people think that, Gee if I'm going to be forced to eat yogurt, it might as well have something I like in there; but because it's mixed with yogurt I feel better about eating it with Oreo/cheesecake bits/chocolate chip cookie. This is wrong on so many levels.
We've all seen the ads on TV for yogurt, claiming it's healthy and good for you and can keep you regular. It's all true (see probiotics). But one ought to be careful with choosing which yogurt is right for you. Store bought yogurt falls into that category of you get what you pay for. The stuff that is best quality and better for you tends to be slightly more expensive (e.g. Stoneyfield Farms) but they're really not that much more than a Yoplait, which in my opinion is one of the worst brands out there. Look for products which have live active cultures (should say so on the label). It pays to spend the extra few cents and get a decent product. Or, you could make your own.
The flavor of plain yogurt does take some getting used to if you've never had it before. It has a pleasant tanginess that I like. You can add sugar to it if you want (that's how I used to eat it as a kid when all you could find in the stores in France were plain yogurt , yaourt nature), or add it to granola or some chopped up banana for a really good breakfast or afternoon snack.
The yogurt maker I have is this Donvier one and since I'm the only one in the house who eats yogurt regularly, this works for me. The best thing about making your own is the quality control. For eight portions, I use 4 cups of 2% organic milk and a ¼ cup of nonfat dry milk powder. For the starter, you can use a commercial brand like Yogourmet (can be found in natural food stores or Whole Foods), a yogurt from your previous batch, or a couple of spoonfuls of good quality store bought yogurt. Occasionally i might add a dollop of vanilla extract or a drizzle of honey to the milk prior to heating. However, lately I've been making a variety of savory yogurt based sauces, so I'm keeping my current yogurt batches plain in case I need to snag one for tsatsiki or a nice cooling sauce for a really spicy curry.
So all this to say, please be smart about what you're ingesting. do a little homework and make the effort. after all, you want to start this new year off right, don't you?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
fruit salsa for fish tacos
Look, I'll admit I'm not too fond of this ridiculous cold weather that we've been experiencing in the South lately. If I wanted to be cold right down to my bones, I would have stayed in Maryland. However, it seems to be warming up slowly, so I ought to not complain too much.
One good thing about winter is the abundance of citrus at the grocery store. I took the picture above after a recent shopping trip. All those clementines, grapefruit, blood oranges, bananas, and apples will be gone in about a week flat. The boy can eat an entire box of clementines by himself in a matter of days. It's nice to be addicted to something healthy, isn't it?
A few months ago while we were browsing the meat and seafood department at our local Kroger, the boy stumbled upon a bag of frozen swai fillets. Neither one of us had heard of swai before, but we bought the bag and went home to do some Googling and cooking.
About swai on Monterey Bay Aquarium's site
What the heck is Swai?
I know they say it's a catfish, but it doesn't taste like the catfish I've had here in the South (which I'm not particularly fond of). Swai is being touted as the new tilapia, which is fine with me as I'm really not a fan of tilapia, which tastes 'off' to me and not pleasant at all. Swai is affordable, abundant and healthy, and has been making the regular rounds on our dinner table, usually in the form of a soft shelled taco.
The lifestyle change we instilled back in September is still going on (after all, it is a Lifestyle Change). I faltered a bit at Christmas – that was to be expected, what with the potatoes cooked in duck fat (aka Fancy Duck Taters) and the abundance of champagne around every corner. I also didn't work out as much as I had in previous months, but I knew going into December that I would have a hard time towards the end of the month. That was one of the main reasons I embarked on this change. Segue into January, and we're right back on that wagon. I've no time for regrets, no time to moan about how I shouldn't have eaten that many Fancy Duck Taters and heavy cream added to everything. Regrets are a waste of my time. So lets start this new year on the right note and use some of that citrus in our cooking, shall we?
Fruit salsa and fish tacos
For the marinade:
One swai fillet
juice from one clementine
Salt, pepper
Olive oil
For the salsa:
One ruby red grapefruit
One ripe avocado
Some minced red onion
Some minced green bell pepper
Half a red jalapeño, minced (deseed if you want)
Olive oil
Cilantro, chopped (optional)
For assembling:
Soft flour tortillas (whole wheat preferably)
Mixed salad greens
1. The swai we've been finding has always been frozen, so defrost by placing a fillet in the fridge overnight, or place it in a large bowl and run a trickle of cold water over it until defrosted. When defrosted, remove from packaging and pat dry with a paper towel. For this particular meal, which was my lunch the other day, I put the swai in a bowl, liberally salted and peppered it, drizzled it with a bit of olive oil, and squeezed the juice from a clementine all over it. Turn the fish around in the marinade to coat evenly. I didn't keep it long in this type of citrus marinade (I only kept it in there for the length of time it took to warm up the oven). Then, cook the fish however you want – if it's warm outside, by all means grill it. I used our countertop convection oven and baked the swai on a bed of clementine slices in a moderate oven (350 deg F) for about 20 to 30 minutes; it's done when it's white throughout (no more milky opaqueness in the middle) and can easily be flaked with a fork. Pull out of the oven, move the fish to a cutting board and set aside to rest while you get your salsa on.
2. Cut the rind off of the grapefruit and cut the segments out individually and into a large bowl. Squeeze whatever's left of the grapefruit into another small bowl and keep to the side; you may need to add that extra juice to the first bowl later, but it's likely you won't need to if your grapefruit is really juicy. Anyway, keep it to the side until needed (and if not needed, tip the bowl's contents into your wide open mug. Yum).
3. Cut avocado in half, discard the pit, and cut flesh into large cubes and add that to the bowl of grapefruit segments. Mince up some red onion (by "some" I mean about a tablespoon or two – start with the smaller amount, as you can always add more later). Mince up some bell pepper, doesn't matter the color although green tend to be less expensive. Cut a jalapeño in half, de-seed it if you like, and cut it into wee small dice. You will probably only need a fraction of the pepper, depending on how spicy you like your salsa. I used half of a red jalapeño and kept the seeds, as I'm a big fan of heat. Add a good sprinkling of salt, a small drizzle of olive oil, and gently stir with a large spoon. Taste for seasonings (you'll probably need more salt), and see if you need to add any more of the vedge or juice. You can add cilantro to this if you want to, and in fact I meant to but forgot.
4. To assemble:
Heat up your tortillas in your preferred way (mine is to chuck them on a plate and microwave for 30 seconds). Move one tortilla onto a plate. Add a liberal amount of mixed lettuce greens. Slice the fish into bite sized pieces and put some of the pieces on top of the greens. Top with a couple of spoonfuls of the grapefruit salsa. Roll up. Eat. Repeat.
A note about whole wheat tortillas. Since we eat a lot of wrap type sandwiches in this house, I made the Executive Decision a while back to switch to whole wheat ones; however, not all whole wheat tortillas are made the same. It pays to take a few moments to read the labels of the different packages of tortillas at the store. Even though something is labeled as "Whole Wheat" or "Whole Grain" or "High Fiber" doesn't mean it's low in fat and calories. Some of those can be up to 300 calories PER TORTILLA… I KNOW! Insane. So read the labels the next time you're at the store, and choose wisely.
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Star Wars fans, especially fans of The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, are going to love these wool knitted sweaters by Etsy seller Natela Datura Design. They're made by the mom of a diehard fan, so you know all the details are there.
Handmade in Russia, these sweaters feature the much beloved Captain Rex or a general Stormtrooper design. You can get them pre-made, or if you're a knitter, you can download the patterns (available in English). Check out more pics below.
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PROMOTER Matt Ford is adamant that Pirates will be best-served starting their season late, even if he is 'frustrated' by the wait for Elite League racing.
Poole will not begin their title defence until Wednesday when Eastbourne visit Wimborne Road, by which time eight of the league's 10 teams will have started their respective campaigns – weather permitting.
However, Ford insists that the right decision was made to organise early-season fixtures slightly later than other clubs, given that number one Darcy Ward will be free from Grand Prix commitments by the time Poole Coastal Aluminium open up against the Eagles.
Ward is due to begin his world title tilt in New Zealand on Saturday, with the monster trek south of the Equator effectively ruling out the 21-year-old from European racing for a week and a half.
Ford, pictured, told the Daily Echo: "I think a lot of the reason we are starting later is because we've got Darcy in the team and with him being a Grand Prix rider it means we're kind of stuck, although I appreciate one or two other clubs have riders in the Grand Prix as well.
"I'd prefer to not race any meetings without Darcy because it robs the public both home and away because everyone wants to see exceptional talent. Everyone's desperate to see Darcy so it's not right that we turn up without him.
"It's frustrating for everyone connected with the club at the moment because we're all kicking our heels, but hopefully, long-term, we will benefit.
"A few other teams may get their gremlins out of the way quicker than we do and we might be caught short a little bit at the beginning, but as we saw last year it's a long haul and not just a sprint.
"We start off with three meetings in 10 days at home, and we need to get some points in that period to start pushing ourselves up the table."
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E3 2005: The Roots
May 19, 2005 - Cenega shared details of a new role-playing game in the works today. The Roots, a game still half a year away, looks to be a "typical Japanese console RPG, but for the PC." It's mostly story-driven, with defined characters that are not quite as important as the events in which they find themselves. Cenega compares The Roots to Final Fantasy, and they intend to show that the PC is a home for these types of games.
The Big E3 List: 2005 Edition
April 11, 2005 - In preparation for the show and to let you know that we care (and we really do... the flowers are on the way, we promise), we've put together a fat list of all the "official" titles being shown at E3 in Los Angeles from May 12-14. BUT WAIT! Before you write in with such enlightening observations as "u f3rg0t triPl3 so=0p3r sup3r bLu3 p0k3m0N!11!!!!1!!1!," you should realize that this list doesn't necessarily represent everything that a particular company will be showing at E3, just what they've confirmed that they'll be showing so far. There are sure to be plenty of surprise titles on the floor that publishers aren't ready to make public until closer to the opening of the show. Luckily we'll be updating this list every single day with any new confirmed titles that we learn of, so all you'll have to do is check back here for the most up-to-date list of E3 titles. Those of you who are camping out by your computers can print out this list and highlight the games you're excited about and wait until May to read the latest as we poke, prod, and gussie-up to every damn game we can get our hands on at the show. Or just order a few dozen pizzas and read everything we post at E3. Lord knows we won't have time to! Remember that this is just a small sample of the games that will be at the show. Make sure to check this page regularly, because we'll be updating the list as we get more confirmations of titles that we'll be seeing at E3.
Pre-E3 2005: Cenega Announces Lineup
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Parting the Iron Curtain, Part 1
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December 8, 2004 - The Roots Media #4 New images showcasing an electrifying moment and the hero with some friends in Tannhauser Gate's upcoming title
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December 1, 2004 - The Roots Media #3 Swirling visual effects take center stage in our most recent views from Tannhauser Gate's fantasy RPG endeavor.
EGN Reports
September 3, 2004 - EGN Reports Guild Wars, UFO: Aftershock, The Roots
Official Announcements, Updates, News & Visuals
August 10, 2004 - Official Announcements, Updates, News & Visuals A Tale in the Desert, Anarchy Online - Alien Invasion, NCsoft, Wish, The Roots, Reclamation, Ragnarok Online, Rekonstruction
The Roots Media #2
August 9, 2004 - The Roots Media #2 In a new handful of screenshots from developer Tannhauser Gate's game, we see enemies, spell effects and more.
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August 2, 2004 - The Roots Media #1 A look at some scenes from Tannhauser Gate's tale of a man's struggle against the forces of destiny and ancient gods
RPG Roundtable #5, Part 1
July 30, 2004 - RPG Roundtable #5, Part 1 A quartet of game makers' opinions on the potential merits and pitfalls of developing RPGs for multiple platforms The merits and pitfalls of multi-platform RPG development
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The Roots Grow Slowly
July 22, 2004 - It was announced today that Cenega Publishing has pushed back their title The Roots from its original release date to February 28th, 2005.
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July 16, 2004 - Official Site Updates, News & Visuals Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, Wish, The Roots: Gates of Chaos
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May 31, 2004 - The Roots Interview, Part 2 with Piotr Krzywonosiuk at RPGDot The continuation of a query session with the developer centers on further aspects of Tannhauser Gate's action RPG.
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May 15, 2004 - Saturday Newsbits & Visuals Space Hack developer message accompanied by screenshots, The Roots E3 trailer, Dark and Light screenshots
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April 5, 2004 - The Roots Mini-Preview at Silven Crossroads The site summarizes what can be expected of Tannhauser Gate's forthcoming blend of action, adventure and role-playing.
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March 19, 2004 - Cenega Publishing announced today that the official web site for The Roots, an action RPG in development at Tannhauser Gate, has officially launched.


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- Which Linux Distributions would I recommend to new users?
- Which Linux Distributions should the average user use? (not necessarily asked in that way but in a way similar to this)
- Which Linux Distributions do I use?
1. Linux Mint
2. Ubuntu
It may be number 2 on this list but there is barely anything between Linux Mint and Ubuntu. The whole decision for me still comes down to the mess that is the software installer within Ubuntu.
The GNOME Software Manager has always been very good when I have used it with openSUSE and Fedora but for some reason in Ubuntu it just doesn't show all the software it should be showing. For instance Steam.
This guide will show you a neat way of installing all the software that you can't readily find via the GNOME Software Manager.
Ubuntu is great for a number of reasons. It is easy to install and the hardware detection is second to none.
Ubuntu is also incredibly well supported and if you have a problem then you can guarantee that somebody else has come across the same issue and found a resolution.
The Unity desktop is really easy to navigate and the applications integrate well with the desktop.
As with Linux Mint you get all of the software the average person requires installed as part of the operating system including Firefox for web browsing, the LibreOffice office suite, Thunderbird email client and the Totem video player. The audio player is Rhythmbox.
If you ask the question "which distribution should I use?" on some sites such as Reddit then you are instantly going to get the reply recommending all sorts of so called cool distributions such as Arch or Slackware.
You really can't go far wrong with Linux Mint and Ubuntu.
Click here for my review of Ubuntu 16.04.
3. Peppermint OS
Maybe a little bit controversial this one but there are many reasons why Peppermint OS is on this list.
I follow a guy on Youtube called EnglishBob who has waxed lyrical about two distributions over the past 12 months and I have to say I agree with him on both of them.
The great thing about Peppermint OS is that it is lightweight and doesn't install more software than you actually need. Basically you get the desktop and you get to choose the rest.
As Peppermint OS has a Ubuntu base you get the full LTS support that you will get with Linux Mint and Ubuntu but you also get something a bit different.
Peppermint OS also has the ICE tool which makes it easy for use to embed web applications into your desktop experience.
Another reason why Peppermint OS is on this list is the fact that the releases have been nice and regular. Other distributions of a similar size have been somewhat irregular and it is a testament to the Peppermint team that they have kept going as long as they have.
I could easily have plumped for Lubuntu, Xubuntu or LXLE on this list but I find Peppermint OS gets it just about right when it comes to style and substance.
Click here for my review of Peppermint OS
4. Manjaro
I have to say that when I first used Manjaro a few years ago I thought it was good but not spectacular. When I installed the KDE version earlier this year however I was blown away by how far this distribution has come along.
Manjaro is based on Arch Linux but like with Ubuntu you don't really need to care what it is based on because it makes most of the difficult stuff easy.
The installer is every bit as easy to use as the Ubuntu, Mint and Peppermint installers and it comes with all the software you need to get going.
The software selection probably isn't quite as strong for the new user as Ubuntu and Mint. For example the audio player is Cantata which is fine but not as fully featured as Banshee, Rhythmbox or Clementine.
The KDE version comes with KMail as an email client, there is the fully LibreOffice suite, there are video editing tools, image viewers, chat clients, image editors, photo management tools and many more little utilities.
Steam is also installed by default and it works without any errors which isn't always guaranteed.
I'm not as convinced that this would be 100% suitable for somebody using Linux for the first time but if you have been using Linux Mint or Ubuntu for a while and want to try something different then it is definitely worth trying out.
Click here for my review of Manjaro
5. PCLinuxOS
When trying to recommend Linux distributions to people I have to consider more than just about how good a distribution is.
There have been many distributions come and go since I first started using Linux and so one thing I have kept in mind when coming up with this list is how long the distributions have been around.
PCLinuxOS is the oldest distribution that I have featured and it is included because generally speaking it is every bit as good as a Ubuntu based distribution.
The installer is solid, the hardware support is very good and the support forums are active and helpful although not everyone will testify to that.
Applications wise you get the LibreOffice office suite, the GIMP image editor, Clementine audio player (my personal favourite), VLC media player, Firefox web browser and Thunderbird email client.
There is a version of PCLinuxOS available called the full monty which has more application that you could ever possibly need but the download size is also very big as well.
The package manager is Synaptic which whilst not necessarily pleasing on the eye is straight forward, easy to use and it works without fuss.
I did have some issues with PCLinuxOS when I reviewed it in the sense that I struggled to get Steam to work.
PCLinuxOS is a rolling release distribution which means your system stays up to date without having to reinstall or upgrade.
Click here for my review of PCLinuxOS


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The Ontimehotel Mumbai, The Ontimehotel offers elegant rooms with modern bathroom facilities and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The hotel also has a business centre and offers laundry and car rental services. The rooms at The Ontimehotel Mumbai are air conditioned and equipped with a writing desk, a comfortable seating area and facilities like a tea/coffee maker, a LCD TV and a minibar. The bathroom is equipped with free toiletries. The hotel is located about 2 km from Mumbai International Airport, 4 km from Domestic Airport and 10 km from Siddhivinayak Temple. The Bandra Kurla Complex is situated about 1 ㎞, while Worli Sea Link is 3 ホテルから2km. The Andheri Railway Station is 2 キロ. Apna Dhaba Restaurant serves a selection of northern Indian food. (The Ontimehotel Mumbai hotels 予約).


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Section 1: Classification of members shall be:
Regular - a person who meets the qualifications as set out in the Constitution and By-Laws. Regular membership shall have all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of membership in the Columbus Ski Club, Inc.
Honorary - an honorary member shall be given free membership in the Club for one year and shall be accorded all the rights and privileges accorded to regular members except the right to vote and to hold office. Honorary members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors and must be at least 21 years of age.
Charter - charter members are those members who were members of the Club prior to the first Wednesday of October, 1958 and shall be accorded all the rights and privileges accorded to regular members.
Section 2: The membership shall be from September 1 to August 31 of the following year. Any member who has not renewed his or her membership by the second membership meeting in October must again pay an initiation fee or he or she will be dropped from the list of Club members. The membership of any person applying for membership after March 1st shall be effective from March 1st to August 31st of the same year. The rate of this membership shall be set by the Board of Directors. Any person applying for membership in the Club after May 1st is eligible for a membership at a rate and for a duration to be set by the Board of Directors.
Section 3: Application for all memberships must be submitted through the Membership Committee. The Membership Committee shall process all membership applications. The Board of Directors reserves the right to approve or disapprove any application. Any application which is not favorably acted upon may be resubmitted after a waiting period of one year.
Any person or persons whose conduct or presence, as deemed by seventy-five percent of the Board of Directors present at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors, to be detrimental to the purpose and object of the Club shall have his or her membership revoked or not renewed.
Section 4: Application for membership must include an initiation fee to be set by the Board of Directors and the annual dues for the current year. A maximum number of members may from time to time be established by the Board of Directors to assure the Club facilities and activities not be overburdened. There shall be a charge to be established by the Board of Directors according to the type of function to any non-members who attends any annual, regular, or special meeting or other function of the Club. All members of the Club must be 21 years of age or older.
Section 5: The Board of Directors, on an annual basis, may elect to extend honorary membership to any member of another Ski Club, provided their members are 21 years of age or older.
Section 6: The Board of Directors shall set the amount of annual dues for membership in the Club. Bills shall be sent to all members by the Membership Committee Chairperson by September 1st of each year. The dues shall come directly to the Club office or may be paid in person at regular Club meetings and will be reported to the Board of Directors by the Treasurer.
Section 1: President - It shall be the duty of the President, during his or her term of office, to call and preside at all membership and Board of Directors meetings, to exercise a general supervision over the affairs of the Club and
either the President or designate shall represent the Club at Ohio Valley Ski Council meetings as may be necessary. The President shall be a member of the Budget Committee.
Section 2: Vice President - It shall be the duty of the Vice President, during his or her term of office, to assist the President in the discharge of his or her duties, and in his or her absence to preside in his or her place and call meetings. The Vice President shall act as coordinator of the committee chairpersons and require that all reports are submitted on time and in full as required by the By-Laws. The Vice President presides over the Budget Committee, the Financial Planning Committee and Administration (e.g. Office).
Section 3: Secretary - The Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of all meetings, for sending the minutes of the annual, regular and special meetings to the Board Members after each meeting, for all correspondence, and to perform such other Club duties as the President or Directors shall direct. It shall be expected that the Secretary shall ask other members to help him or her with his or her duties. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping a full and complete file of all reports submitted to the President, Board of Directors, and Treasurer by any and all committees of the Club. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping the official calendar of the Club activities and being sure that a calendar of Club events is available at all Club meetings and functions. All functions of the Club must be scheduled through the Secretary and approved by the Board of Directors.
Section 4: Treasurer - The Treasurer shall have general supervision of all the assets and finances of the Club. He or she shall receive all funds due the Club, issue receipts therefore, and shall deposit all monies received in the bank authorized by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall maintain such records and accounts of the business transactions of the Club as may be required.
The Treasurer shall submit a statement of financial condition and a statement of changes in fund balance for the Club to the members of the Board of Directors every month and shall submit an annual statement of the Club finances to the general membership at the end of each fiscal year. The Treasurer shall perform such duties as are further outlined elsewhere in the By-Laws, those duties as are generally incident to the office of the Treasurer, and such other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned by the President or Board of Directors.
The Treasurer shall be responsible for administering the Club's financial policy as given in the By-Laws with any additions deemed necessary. The Treasurer is responsible for the distribution of the official Club financial policy to all persons who, as designated functionaries of the Club, will be required to submit financial reports or request expenditure of funds. The Treasurer shall be responsible for supervising the collection of funds at any Club meeting or function. The Treasurer shall be a member of the Budget Committee and the Financial Planning Committee. The Treasurer shall maintain a record of all budgets and financial reports that shall be available in succeeding years.
The Treasurer may appoint such assistant treasurers as are considered necessary, subject to approval by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer, any assistant treasurers, and such other functionaries as the Board of Directors designates, shall be bonded for an amount to be determined by the Board of Directors. The Club will have an independent audit or review by a Certified Public Accountant at the end of each fiscal year.
Section 1: Committee assignments - Assignment of committee supervision by individual Board Members will be mutually agreed upon by the Board Member, the President, and the rest of the Board. The Board Member is responsible for finding candidates for the chairperson of his or her committees to recommend to the Board of Directors for approval with the assistance of the Recruiting and Nominating Committee. If a Board Member does not recommend any person to serve as his or her committee chairperson, he or she shall run the committee himself or herself until he or she locates a chairperson.
Section 2: Budgets - Board Members shall be responsible for submitting budgets for their committees and activities for the next fiscal year to the Budget Committee at times established by the Vice President. Board Members are responsible for reporting the status (financial, activities, and plans) of their committees at each Board Meeting.
The Board will act upon all submitted overhead budgets prior to the upcoming fiscal year. The Board will act upon all submitted breakeven budgets prior to the expenditure of any funds for the activities described by these budgets.
Section 3: Attendance - Board Members are responsible for attending each regular meeting of the Board of Directors, as set by the President or by the Board of Directors. If a Board Member is unable to attend any meeting of the Board of Directors, he or she will submit a written report of the activities, plans and financial status of his or her committees to the President or he or she will be represented by a person who is knowledgeable about all facets of the committees' activities, plans, and financial status.
Section 4: Reports of Activities - Board Members are responsible for presenting written financial reports to the Treasurer and Board of Directors within 30 days after the completion of any Club function for which a budget has been approved.
Section 5: Removal - Failure to attend, be represented by a knowledgeable person or persons, or to submit a written report for his or her committees' plans, activities, and financial status, at two consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors shall constitute grounds for dismissal from the Board of Directors. Any Board Member may be dismissed for non-attendance at meetings or other justifiable cause by a two-thirds secret vote of the other members of the Board of Directors.
Section 6: Vacancy - A vacancy, either by dismissal, inability to serve, or by resignation, in the Board of Directors, shall be filled by appointment by majority vote of the remaining members of the Board of Directors for the duration of the unexpired term.
Section 7: Proxies - Board Members may hold and vote written proxies for specific issues for members absent from a Board of Directors meeting.
Section 1: All Committee Chairpersons are responsible for submitting their plans and budgets to their supervising Board Member as requested. Should they have need to expend Club funds, they may do so with an interim budget
approved by the Board of Directors.
Section 2: All Committee Chairpersons are responsible for recruiting committee members as required or needed for the committee's function and responsibilities. The Committee Chairperson is responsible for supervising all his or her committee members and is responsible for their actions in the name of the Club, and for the compliance with the Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 3: Committee Chairpersons are responsible for providing a written report of their committee's activities within 15 days of the activity to the supervising Board Member.
Section 4: Committee Chairpersons are responsible for doing their best to remain within their budgets as approved by the Board of Directors. If any additional Club funds are needed within the fiscal year, the Chairperson is responsible for submitting a revised budget to his or her supervising Board Member for approval of the Board of Directors. The Committee Chairperson must await approval of this revised request before committing any funds included in this request.
Section 5: Alcoholic beverages shall not be purchased or provided by the Club at any activity, except that the committee chairperson and the event leaders, at their discretion, are permitted to provide alcoholic beverages for Club events only within the following guidelines and as may be approved in the budget for the event.
(a) Alcoholic beverages may be provided only on trips or activities for which the Club arranges transportation (e.g. bus trip) and only on the way to the event and for the duration of the event.
(b) All alcoholic beverages provided by the Club shall be withdrawn from availability at the time that Club members leave the event, and no alcoholic beverages shall be provided by the Club for the return trip.
(c) No alcoholic beverages will be provided to any Club member for consumption in a private vehicle, on the way to or from a Club event.
(d) For all other events, alcoholic beverages shall be either on a cash bar, bring your own, or facility-provided basis.
The financial policy of the Club shall include the following procedures and may be supplemented as needed by the Treasurer.
Section 1: Any functionary of the Club operating a function under the name of the Columbus Ski Club must submit a budget for the approval of the Board of Directors and, if approved, must complete all financial transactions through the Club Treasury unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors.
All checks are to be made payable to the Columbus Ski Club. All cash, checks, charges, or other funds or monies are to be delivered to the Treasurer or designated Assistant Treasurer within three business days after receipt. No money is to be held without specific permission of the Treasurer or designated Assistant Treasurer.
Section 2: Cash advances will be made upon the request of a Committee Chairperson, provided the amount has been included in an approved budget. An accounting of the expenditures from such advance must be submitted to the Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the advance.
Section 3: Any contracts or other financial commitments binding the Club in an amount in excess of $500.00 shall require the signature or specific authorization of the President or the Treasurer.
Section 4: The Committee Chairpersons are to file an Income and Expense Statement within 30 days after every function involving financial transactions to both the Treasurer and the supervising Board Member. The Treasurer is to approve all statements. All expenses must be supported by invoices, or receipts, regardless of amount, unless otherwise approved by the Treasurer or the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will supply deposit forms and check request forms to each Committee Chairperson and to any other functionary as required.
By the end of February, the President, with advice from the Board of Directors, shall recommend the names of members to be candidates for election as Directors. The names of the candidates and their Club activity history shall be published in at least one issue of the Club's newsletter prior to the election. On the night of the election, the floor shall be opened for further nominations.
Voting shall be by written ballot at the Membership meeting. The Board of Directors may establish procedures for absentee balloting.
The four persons receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected as Directors. In the event of a tie for the fourth ranking nominee, all shall be elected to the Board of Directors notwithstanding Article V of the Constitution. In such event an at-large Director is not elected.
Each regular member shall be able to cast one vote per candidate for up to four candidates.
The presiding officer at any Club meeting may use Robert's Rules of Order as a guide.
Board Meetings shall be held at a time and place to be set by the Board of Directors, with a frequency of no less than every two months.
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at any time by the President or any three Board Members upon notice to all Board Members. In exceptional instances which do not permit delay, Board Members may vote by telephone, or by other appropriate methods. Actions of Officers, Board Members, and Club functionaries taken under exceptional circumstances that do not permit a delay may be ratified by later Board actions.
Section 1: President - If the President is unable to serve or resigns, the Vice President shall become President.
Section 2: Vice President and Secretary - If the Vice President or Secretary is unable to serve or resigns, the position shall be filled from among the members of the Board of Directors by a majority vote of that Board.
Section 3: Treasurer - If the Treasurer is unable to serve or resigns, the position shall be filed by Presidential appointment with the approval of the Board of Directors.
Section 4: Removal from office - Any officer may be removed from office by a three-fourths majority vote of the entire Board of Directors.
Section 5: Replacement of Officer - The replacement for an officer shall serve for the duration of the unexpired term.
The Club shall have the following general committee categories with suggested standing committees appearing within each category. Other committees deemed necessary by the Board of Directors or the President might be established from time to time.
Eastern Trip
Northern Trip
Western Trip
Financial Planning
Office Administration
Local Ski Trips
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Banacek was a series starring George Peppard that ran for two seasons as part of the NBC Wednesday Mystery Movie trilogy. The network had struck gold with its original combo of McCloud, McMillain and Wife, and Columbo and Banacek was part of its attempt to cash in a second time when they moved the original trio of shows to Sunday night.
Not that the attempt was successful. Banacek lasted only 16 episodes over two seasons while the other two shows which alternated with it were canned after one. Part of the reason for Banacek's lack of success was the smarminess of the lead character. George Peppard did a good job of portraying insurance investigator Thomas Banacek but the character was an arrogant, unlikable jerk. Not a good way to build up an audience for a detective show. The audience is supposed to like the lead detective hero. I never could completely warm up to Thomas Banacek and I suspect many others couldn't either.
That's not to say that the show didn't have its moments. Its scripts were usually pretty good and the show usually had some good guest stars. In the case of this episode, Now You See Me, Now You Don't, they had an excellent script and some excellent guest stars. This was the final episode of Banacek to air and IMO it was the best of the series.
The storyline is about a magician who disappears during one of his tricks. Banacek is brought into the case by an insurance company and manages to solve things while others whom he disdains as amateurs merely stumble and fumble around. The solution is surprising, some would even say shocking as it is revelead that one of the characters is not who he/she appears to be.
A fine list of guest stars permeates this episode. It's a very eclectic bunch. You have a game show host (Peter Marshall), a former Sunset Boulevard co-star (Nancy Olsen), a former mad emperor from The Robe (Jay Robinson), Beth Davenport from The Rockford Files (Gretchen Corbett), and Frank Nitti from The Untouchables (Bruce Gordon). If A&E or The Hallmark Channel ever decide to re-run Banacek be sure to watch Now You See Me, Now You Don't.


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Michael Kaufman
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Alawar Unearths "The Treasures Of Montezuma 2"Sequel to Addictive Match-3 Game Available Now for PC, Coming to iPhone(TM) and iPod(R) Touch Soon (November 04, 2009)
ALEXANDRIA, VA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/04/09 -- Alawar Entertainment, one of the world's leading publishers of casual games, today announced that "The Treasures of Montezuma 2," the sequel to its popular gem of a game, is now available for download at http://www.alawar.com/game/the-treasures-of-montezuma-2/. This PC title of earthly delights immerses players in intense puzzle game play in a unique tropical setting. It will be followed in the coming weeks by the launch of the iPhone and iPod touch versions.
Return to the jungle in "The Treasures of Montezuma 2," an all-new match-three game with more levels, more challenges and more fun! Power up totems and unleash special powers by making multiple matches of the same colored token. Then, rack up a high score by activating Score Frenzy with a series of insanely fast matches. Don't forget to unlock trophies for performing amazing feats as you try to collect all of the gems on each level before time runs out! As players progress thorough the game levels, they will construct the ancient capital of the Aztecs, collect precious crystals and learn the secrets of their magic.
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-- 120 Adventure Mode levels for massive game play value, culminating in the reconstruction of the ancient capital of the Aztecs! -- An unlockable Endless Mode where players are challenged by increasingly intense game play, seeking out riches to their hearts' content -- Three difficulty levels to engage everyone, from beginners to master treasure hunters -- Five hidden-object bonus levels to scour for secret caches and reveal the next challenge
"The Treasures of Montezuma 2" was developed for the PC by Alawar's Stargaze studio and will be optimized for iPhone OS 3.0 by its Friday's Games division.
About Alawar Entertainment: Alawar Entertainment has specialized in the development, publication and distribution of casual games since 1999. The company has published more than 200 titles worldwide and is the largest provider of casual games in Eastern Europe. Today, Alawar works with five internal studios and more than 30 external developers, providing a full range of services that includes game production, distribution and marketing, distributing its releases via its broad network of Web sites. In addition to distributing games online, Alawar works with CD publishers in more than 20 countries. In 2008, the company significantly increased its presence in Eastern Europe and became the leading distributor of casual games in that region. Visit www.alawar.com for more information.
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A Timeline Of Sylvester Stallone's Glorious Muscles
Happy birthday, ! turns 70 years old today, and while he may be getting up there in age we have to doubt Sly can still keep up with the young guns of Hollywood.
Stallone's entertained five decades worth of moviegoers, bringing iconic characters like and to the big screen year after year with huge success. And over that time, we've watched him grow from a small time actor to an A-list superstar.
Of course, we've also literally watched him grow from a lean actor to a buff action hero. He may be 70 years old, but Stallone's in remarkable shape — allowing him to star in demanding action roles despite his age. So, we're paying tribute to the actor's impressive physique with a comprehensive timeline charting the growth of Stallone's massive muscles.
The Party At Kitty And Stud's (1970)
It's only fitting that we start our body-centric timeline with Stallone's one and only softcore porno. Before he was a star, the actor agreed to take the lead role in The Party at Kitty and Stud's, naturally showing off plenty of his body.
We won't get into the X-rated stuff here — you can look that up for yourself — but this is clearly Stallone pre-action star. He's a fit guy for sure, but he doesn't have the body to head into the boxing ring just yet. Sadly, the actor can't live this one down — especially after the film was re-released following the success of Rocky under the title Italian Stallion.
The Lords Of Flatbush (1975)
Stallone snagged a number of bit parts in the early '70s, with one of his early starring roles coming in The Lords of Flatbush. The character seemed tailor-made for the star, casting him as a '50s greaser in Brooklyn.
Of course, the greaser role also meant Stallone's muscles were covered up by a leather jacket throughout much of the movie. But that's okay, because at this point in his career there still isn't that much to look at.
Rocky (1976)
It seems rather fitting that our first look at some proper Stallone muscles comes alongside the actor's breakout role.
Rocky found Sly enter the boxing ring as smalltime fighter Rocky Balboa, and the actor's dedication also saw him hit the gym for real to prep for the role. Stallone doesn't have the bulging muscles we'd see in later appearances, though he's clearly bulked up a bit, getting a believable boxer's body that lends plenty of credibility to .
First Blood (1982)
1982's First Blood signaled the start of Stallone's action movie domination, giving us another classic character in the form of Vietnam vet John Rambo. Thankfully the flick also saw an upgrade in those trademark muscles.
Stallone isn't that much bigger than he is in Rocky, but he's putting his chiseled physique to good use by taking out crooked cops and National Guardsmen with precision. Alongside the Rocky sequels, Rambo's '80s adventures seem to be a primary driver of Sylvester Stallone's muscle growth. He gets bigger with every sequel, proving that more of a good thing isn't so bad.
Over The Top (1987)
Over the Top definitely ranks as one of goofier entries in the Stallone canon, finding the star cast as a struggling truck driver who moonlights on the professional arm wrestling circuit.
The actor's bulging biceps take centerstage in this flick, though it's a little hard to believe he wins so many arm wrestling matches considering most of the brutes Stallone faces look even stronger. Once again, the underdog wins it all.
Cliffhanger (1993)
Stallone faced a small career slump in the back half of the '90s, but not before he starred in Cliffhanger. The action film literally took the actor and his muscles to new heights, following Stallone as a rescue ranger embroiled in a heist gone wrong in the peaks of the Rocky Mountains.
The film provided ample space for the star's strength to shine, with Stallone climbing cliffs, leaping across mountain ledges and generally being an absolute badass in one of the most dangerous landscapes in the country.
Rocky Balboa (2006)
After a slump in the late '90s and a brief hiatus in the early 2000s, Stallone returned to acting with Rocky Balboa. The movie was surprisingly good considering its status as the sixth Rocky film, but even more shocking was Stallone's physique.
The actor looked like he was in better shape than he was back in the '80s, rocking chiseled abs that would put Hollywood's young stars to shame. We assume he was hitting the gym all day, every day during that earlier hiatus.
The Expendables Franchise (2010 – Present)
With a reinvigorated career after Rocky Balboa, Stallone once again started featuring in the sorts of action films that made him famous. We even got another appearance from John Rambo in 2008's Rambo, but Stallone's physicality has truly shined in The Expendables franchise.
The star leads the good guy mercenary group as Barney Ross, and over the course of three films hasn't shied away from getting down and dirty despite his age. From one-on-one fistfights to epic shootouts and more, Stallone's fitness has allowed him to adjust to today's high octane action style with awesome results.
We love Sylvester Stallone's incredible muscles, but he's more than just a meathead action star. Remember, he's received three Academy Award nominations, including a Best Original Screenplay nom for writing Rocky. We love Stallone because he's a great performer, whether he's playing a bulked up action hero like The Expendable's Barney Ross or an ailing Rocky Balboa in Creed. He knows how to use his physicality to maximum effect, a hallmark of any great action hero. Luckily, Sylvester Stallone shows no signs of stopping anytime soon, meaning we'll get even more memorable roles from the Hollywood hero.
What's your favorite Sylvester Stallone movie? Let us know in the comments below.


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Motor Trend reports that standard features include "a folding armrest on the driver's seat, a roof-mounted sunglasses holder, door and seatback storage pockets, and headrest posts for shopping bag toting. Multimedia goodies include a CD/MP3 audio system and OnStar."
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To Apply: Use the Willamette study abroad application portal. The program name is Summer U.S. - Chicago. The deadline is December 6, 2016 for summer 2017 participation.
The Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture (CCULC) offers the diverse city of Chicago as the setting for an eight week program (Summer 1: June 7 - August 2, 2017). [*This is a new ending date. Program is one week shorter than previously published.] Students enter into internships in their vocational field of choice. The center has networked with over 300 different organizations to offer a broad support system and to ensure your successful placement within the community.
Notes about the internship: Students in the summer program will receive assistance from CCULC staff but students should be aware that they will be contacting companies to arrange their own interviews for placements. Resource lists of past placement sites will be provided to students, but students are also encouraged to find their own placement locations as those provided may not cover all of the possible interests of students coming to the center. Previous student participants have said it helps if students begin looking for internships and contacting companies in advance of arrival to the Chicago Center and to understand that you will be expected to complete the internship search process within the first week of arrival. If you have questions about the internship, you are encouraged to email firstname.lastname@example.com or contact CCULC staff.
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- Video posted online that gives a tour of the Chicago program housing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLnvb2aGoAk.
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Credit: Earns 2 credits: IDS 343, Field Studies in Chicago (1 cr.) and IDS 395, Chicago Internship (1 cr.).
Dates: The CCULC "Summer 1" program runs from June 7 - August 2, 2017. Students accepted into the program will receive specific arrival instructions. DO NOT book a flight until you are directed about arrival after your initial orientation in spring 2017.
Costs paid to WU: The 2017 summer program cost is $7,130 (the portion paid to WU). The program cost covers WU tuition, CCULC academic instruction and internship oversight, excursions, transportation passes, housing in a CCULC-owned brownstone (8-10 students per apartment; most bedrooms in the apartments are shared occupancy), and a meal stipend. The rest of your meals will be covered by you directly- see Excursion Lunches below. Airfare to and from Chicago is not included.
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Excursion lunches- "City Activity Expense": Participants visit various city locations as part of the program. The cost of meals (lunches out) during these program activities is NOT included in fees paid to the Chicago Center or Willamette. In addition to all other costs, students should plan to have a total of $200 available to them while in Chicago for this purpose.
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After an adventurous drive down, and a well needed rest, we awoke the next morning and got a good look at the inn we were staying at in Bonne Terre. All in all, it was a very neat place.
The Bonne Terre Depot features a Bed & Breakfast and has 4 guest rooms and 2 detached train car suites and the nostalgic Whistle Stop Saloon. The national historic depot was constructed in 1909 by St. Joseph Lead as the hallmark of the MR & BT railroad. The depot was completely restored by Doug & Cathy Goergens in 1989. Offering full banquet facilities for over 200 guests located on the main floor.
One unfortunate aspects of our stay, however, was that the "Breakfast" portion of the Bed & Breakfast only consisted of $.75 cinnamon rolls (basically the kind you can find in any vending machine) and a couple of juices. Also, the saloon they speak of was closed. You can tell there isn't much in this town other than the Bonne Terre Mine. The effects of lack of industry really showed.
The rooms were actually quite nice and had a lot of character to them. They really did take a lot of effort to maintain the old charm of the place. They were even complete with TV's that were obviously built in the 1960′s! That really didn't matter though as we weren't planning on hanging out in our rooms all day. What they lacked in amenities, they made up for in character and friendly service.
The scuba diving quite simply was amazing. We scheduled 4 dives over 2 days (3 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday). But, before I get into that, here's a little background on Bonne Terre Mine:
Bonne Terre Mine is listed as one of America's top 10 greatest adventures by National Geographic. The French were the first to mine lead in the area in the mid-1700′s. In 1962, the mine was closed. The workers dropped their tools where they were and simply walked out in frustration at losing their source of income. When the mines closed, the pumps that kept the water out, stopped. By the 1970′s the mines filled up with billions of gallons of cold, clear water.
In the mid 1970′s scuba divers began diving the mines (this was before the current owners Doug and Cathy Georgens acquired the mine in 1979 and opened it for diving in 1981). Also, since this is before certification organizations such as PADI became popular, 4 inexperienced divers lost their lives. This highlights the importance of adequate training and appropriate guides.
In 1981, the Georgens brought Jacques Cousteau and his team of divers to the mine when the Calypso made an expedition up the nearby Mississippi River. Since then, it has continued to grow into a popular tourist attraction for mining history buffs and an uncommon destination for experienced scuba divers looking for a unique underwater experience.
The dive was definately unique. Being that the mine is underground, the water conditions remain constant with over 100 feet of visibility. While it is cool, and holds steady in the mid 50′s year round, I was perfectly comfortable in a 7mm wetsuit.
Sites on our dive trips included (but wasn't limited to) oar carts, scaffolding staircases, massive underground pillars, and of course the famed elevator shaft. Also, being that it was in a mine, it wasn't what many would expect. The mine itself is illuminated with over 500,000 watts of lighting, and since the average depth was about 30-50 feet we could see everything without dive lights.
There were only a couple of negatives to the whole dive experience. One was the fact that while it was well lit for our eyes, none of the photos we took turned out. There just wasn't enough light. Brighter flashes were needed. I pulled the photos on this page from their website. The other negative was the stairs. As mentioned, this is underground. And in order to get there we had to descend a series of stairs. Going down wasn't the hard part, but rather going back up between each dive (I guess I need to get into better shape!). Since they had multiple tours going on, we weren't allowed to stay down below between surface intervals. Luckily we were able to keep our gear down below, so at least we didn't have to lug that stuff up and down. Even still, going up and down those stairs wearing a wet wet-suit was still exhausting.
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