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The Sweet Garlic
- 20 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons clarified butter
- salt
- fresh ground pepper
The Croutons and Bacon
- 1⁄2 lb thick slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup bread, crust removed, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 -4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
The Mustard Dressing
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
The Salad
- 1 head chicory lettuce, wash and dried (curly endive)
- 1⁄2 cup Roquefort cheese, crumbled
- fresh ground pepper
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- To Prepare the Sweet Garlic: Place the garlic and milk in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring the milk to a boil.
- Boil for 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Discard the milk, reserving the garlic.
- Combine the sugar and butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until the cloves are soft and lightly caramelized.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Set the sweet garlic aside.
- To Prepare the Croutons and Bacon: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a skillet until it is crisp but not dry.
- Remove from the heat and place the bacon on paper towels.
- Pour off all but 3 to 4 tablespoons of the rendered bacon fat.
- Add the cubed bread to the pan and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper and transfer the bread cubes to a baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes, or until they are lightly browned.
- Set aside.
- To Make the Dressing: Mix the shallots, mustard, and vinegar together.
- Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the liquid is well blended.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Set aside.
- To Serve: Tear the chicory leaves into small pieces.
- Place them in a serving bowl and set aside at room temperature.
- Heat the bacon in a small, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the croutons and then the dressing.
- Toss for 2 seconds, pour it over the salad greens, and toss thoroughly.
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In this companion story to Numbers Game, Chan Norwell comes from the perfect citizen family. His mother is chief of the city monitor force, his brother an all-star, and his sister a prodigy - which leaves little wiggle room for a nobody like Chan. He is determined to have his time in the spotlight at last. But he doesn't expect things to go so horribly wrong. Alone, dishonored, and humiliated, Chan can only see one way out.
When he meets Maizel, a brilliant redhead determined to follow in her mother's suicidal footsteps, he sees his life for what it really is. If Chan can find the courage to try one more time - if he can save Maizel - maybe there's a chance he can also save himself.
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"The only way is down"
I very much enjoyed this short story, bringing back, as it did, memories of past fears of failure which ultimately proved to be a sideways route to success. In many ways, this is an inspirational story of self acceptance and hope for the future. As such, I would recommend it to anyone who feels that they have lost their way in life's mad forward dash.
The narrator, Anthony Lee, was perfect in portraying the young Chan, surrounded by successful family members but feeling himself to be a failure. Lee's voice hinted at the lowered spirits which turned to despair and he read the text flawlessly as well as giving good dialogue distinction. A symbiosis of story and reading.
I have not previously read the Numbers Game, of which this is a short, but it didn't matter: all that the listener needed to know is presented in this delightful package. But I will now look out for the main story.
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It was a good novella...it really touched my heart, I hate this rating system!
I cant...its unique!
He was good, I liked him!
I did its short! lol
Chan comes from a high green family...his parents expect a lot from him, and are very hard on him. When he is rated yellow on his rating day, they disown him, and when he goes to kill himself by jumping off a well known building, he meets Maizel...and she gives him the courage to go on...he saves her, and ultimately saves himself! This rating system is horrible and I hope in book 3 they find away to end it!
"A Taste of Chan"
The Numbers Game written by Rebecca Rode is a dystopia/post-apocalyptic series based on a society whose lives are determined by the base number they receive upon graduation from school. This number determines if they can continue on with their education, what job they are assigned, where they live, what they wear, who they date and can marry and every other part of their lives. Chan is a despicable character in the main series so it was interesting to see the beginnings of what drove him to who he became.
Chan Norwell comes from the perfect citizen family of greens. Needless to say he is under a lot of pressure to succeed in school as well as acceptable athletics. When things do not go as planned and he meets Maizel, life and the number's game takes on a whole new meaning.
I really enjoyed this snippet of Chan as a school age teen and really hope to be let in on more of the story that makes him who he eventually becomes in the present day Numbers Game. I also secretly hope he redeems himself in the end.
Narration is provided by Anthony Lee, a new narrator for the series. He is perfect for the character of Chan, Maizel and the other characters in this story. He does an excellent job at characterization, individual voices, and giving us insight into their emotions.
Many thanks for allowing me to read and review this wonderful addition to the Numbers Game series. I eagerly wait for the next installment.
"Great short set in a Dystopian future."
Chan's story is set ina future dystopina America where the US has fallen, and in the ashes grew a new totalitarian sytem that gives people a rating when they graduate school, determining their entire future. For Chan, who is overshadowed by his successful mother, and an older brother and younger sister that excel, the best he can hope for is mediocre. After a disasterous rating score, Chan thinks the only solution is to end it all and jump off the city tower. While on top, he meets a girl with an even lower rating than him. After discussing how they ended up there, they come to the realization there is a way around the system, if they are brave enough to try it. As they walk away, they realize things are not as hopeless as they seem, and they are more than their rating numbers indicate.
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"Numbers Game"
Nice little short entertaining addition to the Number's Game series.

 What happens when you don't measure up to someone else's standards.

 Even though this is set in Rebecca Rode's Numbers World the moral of the story is so much more. Even though we don't do it with numbers there is such a drive in this world to always be better than the next guy. Disappointment is something we all face at one time or another. How you handle and adjust to your changing world is something we all face.

 Chan's story is another take on how a person reacts on their rating day when they do not get the number they are expecting to get. How it affects their life, how they react, how their family and society react. Then finally coming to terms with their new reality.

 Although with novella's this short I would rather they be at the beginning or end of a full length book depending on where they fit into the series.

 Anthony Lee did a really good job with the narration. Perfect voice for Chan. Pleasant voice. Clearly spoken with a smooth even pace. Good character voices. Very enjoyable.

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"Short Intro to A Numbers Game"
Most people will certainly identify with Chan. Life's challenges can knock the hell out of you. I think the moral in this story is be prepared for the good that may come your way.
Chan. Simply because this is about his life.
Chan. Anthony Lee did an exceptional job with the dialect spoken by Chan's family. He has a fantastic voice for storytelling. Easily understood by my old damaged hearing.
I may be getting old, but yes, I was able to keep my attention span ENGAGED for the 54 minutes duration of this short audio book. Hardly any senior moments worth mentioning! LOL Now, where the hell did I put my teeth?
Thank you for the opportunity to listen to and review this title!

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I'm also an objective observer of the free market system, as I don't own a business of my own, although I've had relatives who did, even in the insurance industry, as well as other relatives who were/are socialists or libertarians.
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I can not get the email to send any responses or alert emails. I am using an exchange account and I receive emails in and a ticket will be created, but it never emails me or the client who submitted the ticket.
Sep 5, 2008 at 11:34 UTC
Here it is!
What I had to do was this. After hours of checking and phone calls, etc.
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Aug 31, 2008 at 9:48 UTC
See my other reply. Other wise - did you get any errors when you configured the account?
Sep 1, 2008 at 2:52 UTC
no, I did not get any errors. And I never got my confirmation email either.
Sep 3, 2008 at 9:34 UTC
If you didn't get the confirmation email, then there was some sort of problem with the configuration.
If you log into the account manually through the web, can you can send emails?
Sep 3, 2008 at 9:40 UTC
Yes the OWA works just fine. I have also configured an off network pop account and tested it. All works ok.
We are using a hosted exchange account and what I think is happening is the spam filtering is grabbing the emails and thinking it is getting spammed by some sort, or another. I have a ticket in to get this resolved "hopefully" with them.
This is the only thing I can suggest is going on. It may look like a forwarded message or something fishy to the spam filter. Whether it be in the headers or what, I am not sure.
Looking ath the headers it looks like bigfish.com may be who they are using for filtering.
Sep 3, 2008 at 9:50 UTC
Okay, please respond here once you hear back :)
Also, some people have had trouble getting exchange working with DOMAIN\username and instead have had to use username@domain. Doesn't sound like that's whats going on with you (since recieving works) but might help.
Sep 4, 2008 at 10:11 UTC
Ok. I can use multiple combinations ex. Domain\username, username@domain, or just plain old username.
All say the same thing. "Setting saved email sent" but I am not getting the mail. The systems admin I have made contact with is saying that it is not even hitting the server.
Any ideas?
Sep 4, 2008 at 2:21 UTC
Would I need to allow a certain port to go through the firewall if I was using a Zywall with Spiceworks to be able to send via Exchange? It still is not hitting the exchange serverand I am using port 9675.
Sep 5, 2008 at 11:34 UTC
Here it is!
What I had to do was this. After hours of checking and phone calls, etc.
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Will The Sugar Tax Be Effective Against Obesity?
Yes, it's finally happening, the sugar tax will now be a 'thing' in the UK according to George Osborne's budget. It is believed that the 20% tax on sugary drinks will prevent 3.7 million people in the UK from becoming obese within the next decade. It is expected that this sugar tax will raise £520m between 2018 and 2019, £500m the following year and £455m between 2020 and 2021 with all of the money raised going towards combating childhood obesity.
As lovely as this is, the question is, how accurate are these reports? Can this sugar tax really prevent obesity?
Yes, it can
Firstly, this report comes from highly reputable sources, Cancer Research UK and the UK Health Forum. This holy alliance that has studied strokes, heart disease as well as various other conditions believes that by the year 2025 this tax has the potential to reduce health and social care spending by as much as £10m per year. Their report also stated that, on average, people would be consuming 15 fewer calories per day.
As it stands, 29% of people in the UK are obese with that figure set to increase to 34% by 2025. The report has predicted that the sugar tax will level out at 29%, therefore preventing 3.7 million Brits from becoming obese.
Alison Cox from Cancer Research UK has stated that' "The ripple effect of a small tax on sugary drinks is enormous. These numbers make it clear why we need to act now before obesity becomes an even greater problem." This statement was further supported by Jane Landon of the UK Health Forum who has gone on record to say that "Countries which have introduced a tax on sugary drinks have not only reduced consumption, they have raised much-needed revenues for public health measures."
The union of Cancer Research UK and the UK Health Forum aren't the only individuals who are supporting the effectiveness of the UK sugar tax. Public Health England (PHE), which is the government's own advisory group, has supported Mr. Osborne's sugar tax by referencing Mexico's similar levy. This 10% levy that was introduced in 2014 saw a 12% decline in the purchasing of fizzy drinks. According to this study, which was published in the British medical journal, it was discovered that over the course of a year the average person in Mexico bought 4.2 fewer litres of sugary drinks. This study led by Mexico's National Institute of Public Health concluded that after a total of twelve months, purchases of fizzy drinks had fallen to 12%. Public Health England (PHE) believe that a levy of a similar amount (10% to 20%) when combined with additional measures, including a reduction in marketing for junk food, could see a similar level of effectiveness.
No, it can't
It should be noted that Public Health England (PHE) did not delve into the various arguments against the sugar tax. Naughty, naughty. One argument against the effectiveness of the sugar tax is that Mexico isn't the only country to use a tax on food. In October 2011, Denmark tried out a tax on foods high in saturated fat. This so-called 'fat tax' proved to be ineffective because it encouraged people to go to Germany for their shopping, which had a ripple effect by increasing the prices of everyday food items. This tax failed to positively influence eating habits, which led to them dropping their plans to introduce a sugar tax. The effectiveness of this sugar tax isn't looking so cut-and-dry now is it?
Furthermore, whilst PHE uses Berkeley, California as an example for sugar tax in action, their results weren't so impressive. The reason behind it's ineffectiveness is that only 22% of Berkeley's 'soda tax' was passed on to the consumers. A study carried out by Cornell University concluded that as a result of this, the impact of the soda tax "fizzled out". PHE has gone on to admit "price discounting on high-sugar products and its consistent impact on purchasing of food brought into the home would likely be greater than even the largest tax already introduced internationally".
Whilst the PHE's report and multiple older studies, have shown that a 10% price increase on high-sugar products can reduce consumption of these products by 6 to 8%, it doesn't mean that all case studies are the same. There are so many factors that have to be taken into consideration, such as how much of the tax will be transferred to the consumers and discounting on products. These changes would influence and even undermine the entire purpose of the tax. The PHE themselves have even said that the overall impact of price hikes is considerably small when compared to marketing strategies (e.g. end-of-isle displays) which have instigated a rise in the sale of carbonated drinks by up to 50%.
Also, a decrease in the sale of high-sugar products can simply be attributed to changes in diet, as well as an improvement in education concerning healthy living and nutrition. In fact, across the Atlantic in the USA the consumption of sugary drinks (or soda pop for our American cousins) has been steadily decreasing over the past 15 years. This has even been the case in regions where a sugar tax debate isn't even present. This proves that dietary changes nationwide, such as stricter menus in schools and food education, can be far more impactful in the fight against obesity (especially for the young) than a sugar tax.
Is it effective?
So, now that we've explored the reasons why the UK sugar tax can be effective and won't be effective, it's decision time. Is the sugar tax truly effective against obesity? Well, the answer is yes…kind of. Hear me out.
The best way to use the sugar tax as a means of taking on obesity across the UK is to use it alongside other methods. On it's own the sugar tax isn't the holy grail of obesity cures. No amount of oversees studies can change that because at the end of the day each case is different and will never reflect identical results when used in different places, at different times, with different people.
A sugar tax is one piece of a larger puzzle when taking on obesity across the nation. If used in conjunction with other anti-obesity methods, such as healthier school menus, more access to education concerning nutrition and even the use of clinically proven obesity medication (e.g. Xenical) it can give the UK the best chance possible at winning the war against obesity in a safe and effective way.


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Chinese device manufacturer Xiaomi is popular not just because of its hardware but also because of its software. The company is known for its MIUI firmware based on the Android operating system that's modified to become simple to use and adds more features.
While Xiaomi only has smartphone products as of now that hasn't stopped them from developing a MIUI Android ROM that is tablet-friendly. The company recently released MIUI that's compatible with the Wi-Fi version of the Nexus 7. The ROM brings all of the things that people loved about it on a tablet.
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Ulysses Owens Jr. is an artist "who takes a backseat to no one" – The New York Times – seems to describe his remarkable ascent as one of today's premier drummers, or perhaps, his evolution as a producer, educator, and entrepreneur.
Owens has established himself as a leader in his generation of jazz artists, admired for his sensitive, fiery and complex playing, vivid display of textural nuance, and gift for propelling a band with charisma and integrity. Both humble in person and imposing behind a kit, he is a graduate of the inaugural Jazz Studies Program at The Juilliard School, a two-time Grammy® Award winner, and he earned his stripes as a member of bassist Christian McBride's acclaimed trio, big band; and bringing a distinct flare in the drum chair for Dianne Schuur, Kurt Elling, Monty Alexander, and child prodigy, Joey Alexander.
Ulysses received his first Grammy® in 2010 for his performance on Kurt Elling's "Dedicated To You", and his second Grammy® for the Christian McBride Big Band album "The Good Feeling." In addition to the two Grammy® Awards, he has also received four Grammy® nominations for his work with Christian McBride and Joey Alexander.
Owens is incredibly versatile and has toured and recorded with artists including Nicholas Payton, Rob Wasserman, Renee Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Russell Malone, Mulgrew Miller and many others.
Ulysses has released three albums of his own beginning in 2009 with "It's Time For U", which featured four original compositions and arrangements. His second album, "Unanimous," was released on the European jazz label Criss Cross, and "Onward and Upward" was released in 2014 on the D-Clef Record Label. As co-leader of New Century Jazz Quintet, he has released three albums with the Japanese record label Spice Of Life, "Time is Now", "In Case You Missed Us" and "Arise" that he also produced.
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In 2008, Owens and his family founded the non-for-profit organization, Don't Miss a Beat, Inc. with the mission of combining music and art with a focus on academic achievement, civic engagement and empowering inner city students to strive for their dreams. Under his leadership a cross-cultural student exchange was created, culminating in an enriching excursion to Paris for 12 students, and the organization has been endorsed by the City of Jacksonville. They now operate (2) Community Art Centers in the Brooklyn-Riverside and Beaver Street communities serving over 200 children annually through their various programs.
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In 2015, Owens debuted his multi-disciplinary project "Ulysses in 3", as a result of his artist in residence at the Park Avenue Armory in their Under Construction Series. The project, a collaboration with artistic mediums of Music, Dance, Spoken Word and Abstract Art, explored the work of celebrated choreographer Ulysses Dove, "Ulysses" the novel by James Joyce, and his personal compositional work.
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In addition, they shared a recipe that defines this time of year. Try them out to add to your holiday table … and let the compliments begin. Happy Thanksgiving!
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"This is a classic recipe of Charlie's we prepare in the fall and improvise on. It's a popular starter for a holiday menu. A personal favorite for Thanksgiving? Lobster and corn chowder."
Butternut Squash Soup
Serves 4
4 cups butternut squash purée
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup finely diced onion
Approximately ½ cup honey
1 Tbl. minced fresh parsley
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cardamom
Coarse salt and pepper to taste
Combine stock and onion in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 4 minutes or until onions have softened. Add squash and cook for an additional minute.
Place soup into a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add half of the honey and spices and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with remaining honey and salt and pepper. (The amount of honey required to give soup its dusky-sugar taste will depend on sweetness of the squash). This may have to be done in batches.
After all soup has been pureed, return to saucepan over medium heat and cook for a minute or two or until very hot. Pour equal portions into each of 4 warm soup bowls. Garnish with finely chopped chives or optional garnish of roasted pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of pumpkin seed oil. Serve immediately.
Chef Helene An
AnQi by Crustacean
"This salad is a refreshing dish for the holiday table. The Asian pear, apple, orange, caramelized walnuts and carrots give it a beautiful fall feel; the orange ginger dressing and tiato herb cleanse the palate.
"A family favorite at our Thanksgiving table is my sticky rice with chestnut stuffing. It combines the Vietnamese and French cultures of my youth. Shiitake mushrooms and Chinese sausage give it a wonderful flavor."
Asian Pear Salad
Serves 6-8
3 Asian pears – julienned
2 Granny apples – julienned
2 oranges, supremed into segments
1 bunch watercress
1 bunch of mixed lettuce with arugula
1 cup caramelized walnuts
18 cherry tomatoes or small heirlooms
1 cup carrot curls
1/2 cup tiato herb*
Salt and pepper to taste
Grape seed oil to drizzle
Mix greens, watercress and tiato together. Toss the julienne apples and pears together. Thinly slice tomatoes and place around the platter, add greens, top with fruit and garnish with curled carrots and walnuts. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle grape seed oil lightly. Pass Ginger-Orange dressing.
*Note: Tiato is a Vietnamese herb with a minty taste and cinnamon burst of flavor. It is full of antioxidants.
Ginger-Orange Salad Dressing
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 pieces of pre-sliced ginger
1 Tbl. of rice vinegar
3 oz. honey
3 oz. mustard
1 Tbl. of orange zest
1 tsp. lemon zest
1 cup olive oil
Put the ingredients in the blender and mix well. Refrigerate extra dressing and use within two days.
Chef Florent Marneau
Marché Moderne
"My parents used to grow Brussels sprouts … they are so underrated. Try the micro Brussels sprouts which are tiny, incredibly sweet and super tender. This makes an amazing side dish for the holidays.
"My favorite for Thanksgiving is a roasted free range chicken with wild mushroom and duck stuffing, Jöel Robuchon's famous mashed potatoes paired with a good glass of wine."
Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon and Sweet Onion
Serves 6-8
2 lbs. Brussels sprouts (micro or small preferably)
2 Tbl. vegetable oil
1 cup bacon, approximately 8 slices, diced
1â"2 cup Maui or sweet onion, diced
1 tsp. garlic, finely chopped
1 Tbl. unsalted butter
Celery leaves for garnish, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Clean Brussels sprouts, removing any outer leaves and woody stem. In a large stock pot blanch for approximately 10 minutes in boiling salted water until tender. Run under cold water to stop cooking and set aside on an absorbent towel to dry.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium flame. Add bacon and cook until golden. Add diced onion and continue cooking until golden. Add blanched Brussels sprouts, season to taste; add garlic, butter and mix. Put skillet in oven for approximately 20 minutes until Brussels sprouts are well caramelized. Check after 10 minutes and every 5 minutes thereafter to prevent overcooking. Serve on a large platter garnished with celery leaves.
For those who opt not to cook Thanksgiving dinner, here's two options … let these restaurants prepare the meal for you and your family to enjoy.
Cooking Not Your Thing?
Serving Thanksgiving Dinner – Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza
From 1-6 p.m., The three-course menu features items such as Maine lobster chowder, roasted heirloom beet salad, slow-basted organic turkey, poached Scottish salmon, pumpkin tart and much more. Cost is $75 per adult, $35 per child under 12, exclusive of tax and gratuity. For more information, call 714-352-2525 or visit charliepalmer.com.
Thanksgiving To Go – AnQi by Crustacean
Three take-out Thanksgiving dinners available for pick-up from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Nov. 22 include: an organic 12 lb. turkey, brined in citrus and Asian herbs and spices, plus garlic gravy, which costs $118 (serves 6-8 guests); a 5 lb. whole roasted garden herb Jidori chicken which costs $50 (serves 4-6 guests); and a 6 lb. honey-glazed ham which costs $89 (serves 6-8 people). Three kinds of stuffing, sides, soup and pies are also available. All orders must be placed before November 19 and pre-paid by credit card. To place an order, call 310-866-5228 or go to tiato.com. Â


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In a usual template announcements of posts look as a set «heading with the link, the short description of a post and the link "more…"». Instead I wish to see only pictures. Each of pictures will be the link to the post (like a photo gallery).
Idea: to use possibilities "WordPress", without additional cubes. A preferable method: to train heading entry field to understand pictures instead of the text. How it to realise?
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San Francisco 49ers
January 22, 2012 by staff
San Francisco 49ers, All those yards. All those tackles. All those nagging pains. All will be worth it for Frank Gore if the 49ers win Sunday's NFC Championship game and advance to Super Bowl XLVI.
"One away from where everyone dreams of playing," Gore said last week. If anyone exemplifies the 49ers' surprising status, it's Gore, a team captain for the first time in his seven-year, against-all-odds career.
Third-round draft picks with surgically repaired knees aren't expected to blossom into their franchise's all-time leading NFL rusher. The 49ers, under a first-year coach and after an offseason labor lockout, weren't figured to go 13-3 in the regular season and host the NFC final, which they'll do against the New York Giants.
Gore has been there every step of the way. Well, almost every step. He's played every game this season despite ankle and knee injuries. A year ago at this time, he was recovering from a hip fracture.
"It's all right," Gore said of his health. "My coaches do a great job of putting me in good situations, better than the past. I feel good right now.
"It's a blessing to be in the situation we are as a team, especially looking back in my past. You look at how everyone is surprised and can't believe this team, where we're at now. But we always knew what we had in this locker room, now that we've got coach (Jim) Harbaugh and his coaching staff leading us the right way."
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The Batmobile Sounds Even More Lethal In 'Justice League' Than In 'Batman v Superman'
(Warning: The following contains minor potential plot SPOILERS for DC's upcoming Justice League movie, largely related to the Batmobile. Proceed with whatever level of caution your faithful English butler suggests to you is wise…)
Now, of the several Batman-related revelations to emerge from , you might well suppose that those involving , , or even would be the most intriguing. That, however, would be to ignore the other crucially important revelation that emerged from that set visit. Y'see:
From The Sounds Of It, Justice League's Batmobile Will Be Even More Lethal Than The One We Saw In Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice
Yup, that's right. Batman v Superman's Batmobile may have been more than capable of mowing down vast numbers of Gothamite goons at the slightest provocation, but it seems as though that level of ordnance may simply not be enough to deal with whatever Justice League is set to throw at the Dark Knight.
In fact, as the film's production designer Patrick Tatopoulos revealed during that visit, the new Batmobile is set to arrive complete with a whole lot more guns than ever before:
"You have missile launchers, you have cannons, you have machine guns…"
Or, in other words, this is not a Batmobile that has been forced to don kid gloves: If Batman wants to lethally mow down a whole bunch of people, he's going to be able to do it more efficiently and effectively than ever. Batman v Superman, it seems, may not be quite the last we'll see of a Batman willing to kill to complete his mission.
Though, that being said, if Justice League does – – largely feature extraterrestrial (or at least non-human) foes, then it seems unlikely that we'll see anything like the criticism that Batman v Superman received for Batman's trigger-happy ways. After all, The Avengers killing a whole load of Chitauri didn't bother too many people…
The big question now, though?
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For egalitarians, 'racism' is both a cause and a sign of ignorance.
In their loopy inversion of reality, a 'racist' is a White person who has either no first-hand experience of diversity or has been prevented from experiencing it by inculcated prejudice.
The cure is to expose the 'racist' to diversity, and 'educate' him so that he may unlearn his 'racism'.
Yet, in my experience, so-called 'racists' are the opposite of ignorance. They,
- Are unusually preoccupied with race differences in IQ, and are eager to cite the innumerable related scientific studies, monographs, and reports they have devoured over the years.
- Are unusually preoccupied with the race factor in violent crime, and are eager to cite the innumerable related sociological studies, monographs, and reports they have devoured over the years.
- Are unusually preoccupied with the problem of race relations, and are eager to cite the innumerable related sociological studies, monographs, and reports they have devoured over the years.
- Have first-hand experience of the joys of diversity, and have, in many cases, migrated from a conventional anti-'racist' worldview to an unconventional 'racist' worldview as a result of that experience.
- In many cases spent years soul-searching reading the literature on race before abjuring anti-'racism'.
Nearly all the most prominent 'racists' in the Anglophone world and elsewhere in the West are men with a tertiary education, most hold at least one doctorate, and most hold these doctorates in difficult subjects.
Now, it is true that prominent so-called anti-'racists' are also individuals with a tertiary education and that in many cases they also hold doctorates.
But, the advent, in spite of the absolute dominance of anti-'racism' in education, of race-specific pharmacology, conclusively proves that anti-'racist' education should more properly be called uneducation—a process whereby a power structure seeks to perpetuate itself through the inculcation of an ideology that legitimates their dominance; a process, in other words, of perpetuating ignorance through the unlearning of experience and the inculcation of prejudice in order to prevent learning from experience.
Nothing new, then: those who accuse others of ignorance are the most ignorant; those who accuse others of prejudice are the most prejudiced; and those who have received the most formal education are the ones who have least benefited from it.
Self-proclaimed anti-'racists' should always be equated with ignorance.


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Focused on changing the face of public housing, the Rock Island Housing Authority unveiled its latest project Wednesday — a new $13 million complex designed to serve residents with special needs and their families.
Cascade Garden, located on more than nine acres at 2739 9th St., opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 70-unit facility, made up of three two-story buildings, is a project of Community Housing Services, the housing agency's nonprofit affiliate.
More than 50 people gathered in the spacious community room to celebrate the project's completion as well as the many partners who made the project a reality. Housing officials from Rock Island, the state of Illinois and Washington, D.C., were joined by community leaders, legislators and future residents for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Among the guests was Sandra Henriquez, a top official with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD.
"This is an important day for your city,'' said Henriquez, HUD's assistant secretary for public and Indian housing. She hailed the project as an example of "what a community can do when it pulls together for the citizens."
"It took a long time, but I congratulate you on your stick-to-it-ness to see it through,'' she told the crowd.
The project was developed by Community Housing Services in partnership with Express Development Inc. and Tyson & Billy Development LLC.
Susan Anderson, the housing authority's executive director, admitted that the project "was a challenge." First identified as a need in 2003 during the agency's asset management planning process, she said actual planning for Cascade Garden did not begin until about six years ago.
"This housing is unique affordable housing in that it gives preference to families with a disability," she said. Anderson said the need for such housing was evident when more than 400 people applied to lease the 70 available units. At least one resident in the household must have a disability.
The Robert Young Center, an affiliate of Trinity Regional Health System, will provide supportive services, including case management, for the residents with disabilities.
The complex has eight two-bedroom units, 46 one-bedroom units and 14 three-bedroom units as well as a community room with a full kitchen, library and computer lab. It also will boast plenty of greenspace.
Anderson said the project was in the works when the economy took its downturn.
"We were awarded tax credits … but then we couldn't sell them because they weren't worth anything," she said, recalling how the project was revived by President Barack Obama's Recovery Act. Cascade Garden received $8.7 million in federal stimulus funding.
Mary Kenney, the Illinois Housing Development Authority's executive director, said she first read the project's proposal in 2006.
"Here you are five years later, and you've finally hit the finish line," she said, also crediting the stimulus funding.
She added that under Gov. Pat Quinn, the federal housing stimulus dollars have created 5,500 affordable housing units statewide as well as 4,855 jobs, including 30 in Rock Island.
Henriquez applauded the Rock Island Housing Authority and the city of Rock Island for realizing a long time ago that "you don't put people in high-rise housing and cookie-cutter apartments. Just because they're poor doesn't mean they should live differently than their other neighbors."
Rock Island has been a leader in "reinventing public housing to look like the rest of the community they are situated in," she added.
For some of the future residents, Cascade Garden is a dream come true.
Holding back tears, Bobbie Grace spoke to the crowd about the opportunity to move into a brand new complex. She and her daughters, Titania Steward, 18, and Teanna Steward, 13, will move next month from Rock Island's Century Woods. "This opportunity means the world to me and my girls."
Thanking all those who made the project possible, she said, "When I walked into a three-bedroom unit, I thought I had walked into a mansion. I just knew in my heart I was going to be chosen to live here."
Funding sourcesOf the $13 million invested to build Cascade Garden, $8.7 million came from stimulus funded programs.
The funding sources included:
* Illinois Housing Development Authority
* U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
* First Midwest Bank
* Grant funding: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Moline Foundation, Rauch Family Foundation and Trinity Foundation.
Rents will range from $324 to $787 depending on the size of unit and the resident's income. For leasing information, call (309) 283-2299.


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Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Life Insurance
Know what you should look for in a life insurance policy and what to expect from companies. You should become knowledgeable on your resources and find out who and what can help you. Use the following tips as a starting point.
Remember that the reason it is inexpensive, is that term life insurance does not cover your whole life. The main selling point that term insurance has is that it is much cheaper compared to a traditional policy. Whole life policies are permanent assets, though, and you can even borrow against them. By comparison, term life only lasts while you make payments on it, so if you stop paying, there is no value or coverage.
Don't buy life insurance until you've taken the time to look around and compare policies. Premiums can vary around 50% from the different providers, so try using online comparisons to find the cheaper quotes. Only compare insurance quotes that have included your medical history.
You should not feel pressured to invest in a policy that pays a significantly large sum of money. That will just rob you of your money while you're still living. Buy an affordable policy that adequately covers your family in the case of an unforeseen death.
You should actually try different ways to get healthy before you purchase a policy for life insurance. Life insurance can cost a lot. If you are not in good health, it can be very expensive. Make a point of improving your health conditions by quitting tobacco products and losing excess weight. Eat a healthier diet, drop a few excess pounds–do whatever is necessary. This can dramatically decrease the amount you will have to pay.
Make sure you get an appropriate amount of insurance. It can be confusing to try to calculate the exact amount of insurance you need. However, it'll help you avoid problems later on if you do this first. There is a lot to consider here. You have to consider the cost of a funeral, the cost of a mortgage, possible tuition costs and many other costs that your family will be stuck with once you're gone.
When you shop around for life insurance, try your best to get as many quotes as possible. You'll find that every company uses different factors to set premiums, weighing each item differently. As a smoker, you might find a large variation in rates from one insurance company to the next, so invest your time in calling around and reviewing several quotes before buying.
There are several ways in which you can purchase a policy. You may be able to purchase insurance through your employer. Other experts you may consult include independent or single-company insurance agents and financial planners, who may require fees or commissions for their services.
Watch out for any signs of shadiness from the person you are working with. Insurance companies are rated by independent companies. An agent should never say that rating information does not exist or is irrelevant. File a complaint against any agent that tries to mislead you.
When it is possible you should pay your premium yearly and not monthly. Paying your premium once per year can save you a little money.
Unless you are forced to buy a policy classified as "guaranteed issue", don't do it. This type of policy is designed for people with health conditions that prevent them from attaining a normal life insurance policy. You can get one of these policies without a medical exam, but the premiums will be higher and the coverage will be quite limited.
When looking for life insurance, it's usually more beneficial to work with an independent insurance broker than deal with an insurance firm. This is largely based on the fact that a firm can only offer to you their own product range, whereas an independent broker can provide you with choices from a wider range of firms. As life insurance will be a policy you want to retain for some time, do some shopping around before you make your choice.
Prior to buying life insurance, research it yourself. Make sure it covers what you need and fits your budget. You also need to understand its contract completely.
There are very few times when you should cash out the policy. Many people are turning to their life insurance policy as a means of cash if they need the money for something else. Cashing in early wastes both your time and your money, so this option shouldn't even be on your radar. There are other options than cashing in your policy.
As you have seen in the above tips, there is a lot of knowledge you can acquire before choosing and purchasing a life insurance policy and it's this knowledge that can help you with your future. Do everything you must to find out what policy is best for your needs.


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Monday, September 7, 2015
Date Night
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Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
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Hope you had a lovely Labor Day Weekend.
xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys
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The school has modern, high specification facilities including a professional standard theatre, where our students can both perform within Drama lessons and also have assemblies throughout the week. This space is also utilised by Arts North Norfolk charity for cinema and theatre shows. The award-winning £5.3 million Atrium building also houses our cafeteria, where students have their break and lunch times, with food provided by Caterlink.
We are also fortunate to have a purpose built Dance Studio, where our GCSE Dance students can reach their highest potential and a fully equipped Music Suite, which includes four sound proofed practice rooms and a recording studio. We have recently equipped the Music Suite with Apple Macs for students use.
Our sports facilities are shared by North Walsham Sports Centre. We have several outdoor sports spaces for students to get involved in games both within and outside of the school curriculum, this may include playing on our netball and tennis courts or our football and cricket pitches.
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I was scared after reading some of the horrible reviews, However I was very pleased with the customer service I received from Judy when I arrived and during my stay. There was no microwave in the room but all the other amenities were there and was nice. The tv I had was one of the older models but it worked. The breakfast is nothing really fabulous but it will start you off until you get to a real breakfast place. Metro is very close but there is no bus and the shuttle only runs til noon ( What a bummer that is) but metro is walkable. Price was a little more than you would want to pay for a place like this but again your in the high city area.
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- The Inn of Rosslyn carries the traditional charm and style of a family-friendly Inn with guest rooms and monthly Suites, and is located in the residential – urban community of Rosslyn in Arlington, Virginia, just over the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The Inn of Rosslyn is conveniently 1-2 blocks from Capital Bike Share and the Rosslyn Metro Subway, respectively. Just 1/2 mile from Washington, D.C., the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, historic Georgetown, the Netherlands Carillion, Iwo Jima Memorial, Ft. Meyer, National Cemetery and Arlington House, the Inn of Rosslyn is literally surrounded by history, government, and businesses alike, and makes your business and leisure travel to Washington and Northern Virginia both exciting and manageable. You will find that the Washington Mall, the Smithsonian, Crystal City and the Underground, historic 'Old Town' Alexandria, Reagan National Airport, and the National Harbor are just minutes away making travel to your destinations as well as to shopping, restaurants, night life, and sight- seeing a breeze.The Inn of Rosslyn is comprised of three stories of recently renovated guest rooms with beautiful furnishings, well-appointed amenities, refrigerators, and full baths complete with sparkling genuine tiles, 'cool-shot' styling blow-dryers and lighted vanity mirrors in every room. Guest rooms are exterior with convenient FREE parking and FREE WIFI.Spotlessly clean, comfortable and affordable, you will be happy you chose The Inn of Rosslyn to be your home away from home when you come to Washington and Northern Virginia. Your comfort and your happiness is our mission. Don't be left out - make your reservation early as availability is limited! ... more less
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This month "Chanting, No Chocolate" presents:
Songs of Longing & Lamentation
Commemorating Tisha B'av and the Destruction of the Holy Temples in Jerusalem
July 31, 8:30-10pm
Join Or Shalom and the Chanting & Chocolate band in an evening of sacred Jewish chant, readings from the Book of Lamentations, and teachings from Rabbi Hannah Dresner and Reb Laura Duhan Kaplan.
Suggested donation: $10. All proceeds support the education of Abayudaya orphans in Uganda.
Chanting & Chocolate
Chanting & Chocolate is an evening of wordless melody, sacred Jewish chant, followed by chocolate treats.
On the last Sunday of each month, 7:30-9:00pm, the Chanting & Chocolate Band guides us through an evening of uplifting chanting that brings clarity to the mind and expansiveness to the heart. The evening is dedicated to offering sacred Hebrew chanting as a form of meditation and ecstatic prayer on the path of the heart.
No prior knowledge of singing, chanting or Hebrew language is required. Lyric sheets are provided. All are welcome!
Donations accepted at the door (suggested $10) and all proceeds will go to support the education of Abayudaya orphans in Uganda.
Come for the chanting, stay for the home-baked triple-chocolate brownies!
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