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Folksy and fresh, endearing and affecting, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is the now-classic novel of two women in the 1980s; of gray-headed Mrs. Threadgoode telling her life story to Evelyn, who is in the sad slump of middle age. The tale she tells is also of two women - of the irrepressibly daredevilish tomboy Idgie and her friend Ruth - who back in the '30s ran a little place in Whistle Stop, Alabama, a Southern kind of Cafe Wobegon offering good barbecue and good coffee and all kinds of love and laughter, even an occasional murder. And as the past unfolds, the present - for Evelyn and for us - will never be quite the same again....
"The people in Miss Flagg's book are as real as the people in books can be. If you put an ear to the pages, you can almost hear the characters speak. The writer's imaginative skill transforms simple, everyday events into complex happenings that take on universal meanings." (Chattanooga Times)
"This whole literary enterprise shines with honesty, gallantry, and love of perfect details that might otherwise be forgotten." (Los Angeles Times)
"Admirers of the wise child in Flagg's first novel, Coming Attractions, will find her grown-up successor, Idgie, equally appealing. The book's best character, perhaps, is the town of Whistle Stop itself - too bad trains don't stop there anymore." (Publishers Weekly)
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I read this book many years ago and recently saw the movie again on TV, which prompted me to look for it as an Audible title. Of course the story in the book is SO much richer than the movie - more enjoyable as an audiobook because of the wonderful reading by Lorna Raver - a very authentic old Southern lady's voice. I felt like Evelyn Couch sitting with Ninny, hearing her tell of Ruth and Idgie. This was a real treat, but I will caution readers not familiar with the story that there is racial content relevant to the early part of the 20th century that may be hard for some to take. If you can handle the social issues, this is a worthy read.
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I did, twice!
Endearing characters, everyone is so sweet.
If you've seen the movie first you will hear the voice of Jessica Tandy and Kathy Bates probably because the narration is so good. I don't know if this audiobook was produced after the movie but the best moments sound like the movie which is high praise. The many scenes and parts left out of the film are also narrated with the perfect tone.
Too many to count.
If you've seen the movie and liked it you will love the book. It's wonderful, sweet and entertaining and there is MORE of it. You can fall in love with "Idgy" Threadgood, Ninny Threadgood, and Evelyn all over again. You'll also finally understand why the Evelyn character yells "Towanda!" several times in the film.
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April 21, 2010 Over 100 Top U.S. Tech and Venture Capital Leaders Urge Congress to Continue Support for Department of Energy's Research and Innovation Agency
Washington, DC - More than one hundred top executives representing America's technology and venture capital sectors today urged Congress to continue to support the Advance Projects Research Agency – Energy (ARPA-E), an agency housed in the U.S. Department of Energy whose mission is to fund high-risk projects that will develop transformational energy technologies that reduce dependence on foreign oil and improve energy efficiency and management.
The executives signed on to a letter to Congress organized by TechNet and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA). Some of the executives urging Congress to act represented some of the nation's largest and most cutting-edge innovation companies, including: Paul Otellini, President and CEO, Intel; Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft; John Doerr, Partner, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers; Safra Catz, President and CFO, Oracle; Elon Musk, President and CEO, Tesla Motors; Mike Splinter, Chairman and CEO, Applied Materials; and Harrison Dillon, President and CTO, Solazyme. Alongside these large company executives are the names of CEOs and venture capitalists who are building highly promising start-up companies that one day promise to be significant innovators and employers in the energy space.
ARPA-E is modeled after the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) which was responsible for technological innovations ranging from the Internet to the stealth fighter. The agency was created by the 2007 America Competes Act without an initial budget but received funding in April of 2009 through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
"Through smart research funding, the U.S. federal government helped create the Internet which has led to explosive economic growth throughout our nation and the world," said Rey Ramsey, President and CEO of TechNet. "We believe that same approach can be used with ARPA-E and the energy sector. America's innovation leaders are speaking out in a strong voice that together we can create more high impact innovation that will transform our use of energy and improve our environment."
"Government funding for basic research has proven to be an important part of the innovation life cycle in which venture capitalists, scientists and entrepreneurs also play a critical role," said Mark Heesen, president of the NVCA. "As our country looks forward to economic recovery and job creation, it is from this ecosystem that growth will spring. The venture capital community is committed to investment in innovative clean technologies and looks forward to working together with the federal government to fund these projects and bring these important breakthroughs to market."
In their letter, the executives wrote:
"We agree that a clean, domestic energy supply and infrastructure made possible by green technologies are the foundations for America's economic recovery and the jobs of tomorrow. Specifically, a steadfast federal investment in the Advanced Projects Research Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) and the high-risk, high-payoff projects it supports will help us ensure our ongoing national security and global competitiveness. Its mission is to fund pioneering research and breakthrough technologies that have the potential to transform the way we generate, store and use energy. In much the same way that DARPA led to the creation of many high-impact innovations, we expect that ARPA-E will yield similar successes – but only if it continues to receive robust federal support. The management team in place at ARPA-E has laid an excellent foundation and now Congress must remain committed to enable our country to build further upon it."
The letter was sent to Congressional leadership and the respective chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House Appropriations Committee panels for Energy and Water – Senators Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota), Robert Bennett (R-Utah) and Representatives Peter Vislosky (D-IN) and Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-New Jersey). A link to the letter, which includes the entire list of companies signing on, is available here and at www.nvca.org.
About TechNet: TechNet is the national, bipartisan network of CEOs that promotes the growth of technology industries and the economy by building long-term relationships between technology leaders and policymakers and by advocating a targeted policy agenda. Our members are the nation's drivers of innovation in the fields of information technology, e-commerce, clean technology, biotechnology, venture capital and investment banking – representing two million employees and $800 billion in revenues. TechNet has offices in Washington, DC, Palo Alto, Sacramento, Seattle, Boston, Austin, and Albany, NY. Web address: www.technet.org You can also follow us on Twitter at Technetupdate@twitter.
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Reranking and the Analysis of Income Redistribution
This paper shows that reranking of income units by the redistributive process "matters" because ignoring it can lead to biases in estimates of the degree of inequality, and of redistributive effect and progressivity. The theoretical arguments are illustrated using household micro-data from the 1971 U.K. Family Expenditure Survey. Copyright 1988 by Scottish Economic Society.
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KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Air Canada's parent company ACE Aviation Holdings Inc said on Monday that the troubled airline would survive.
"I firmly believe Air Canada will survive," said Robert Milton, CEO of ACE, at the annual International Air Transport Authority's general meeting. "But it's a volatile business."
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Communication is an essential part of our daily lives: TV, internet, magazines, radio, telephones, art, books, and discussions. Each and every one represents just some of the many ways we are involved with communication. Since communication is such an essential part of who we are, it is vital that those fields related to communication have well-trained individuals who can keep the communication going.
ABC broadcaster Rowan Forster says, "The church is very good at training, equipping and sending out pulpit ministers and overseas missionaries. But perhaps it would also be good to be putting more emphasis on training, equipping and sending out Christian journalists, artists, playwrights, movie producers, TV anchors and so on in every walk of life where influence is wielded in the wider marketplace."
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The Communicative Arts majors at Central Christian College of Kansas are dedicated to training, equipping, and sending out students who can impact the world. Courses are designed to aid students in the careers of their choice through proficiency in the use of language and art as a vocational and ministry tool. Students may concentrate in one of five different areas: Mass Media, Public Relations, Organization Communications, Speech/ Theatre, and Art (minor).
At Central Christian College of Kansas, even freshman students receive "hands-on experience" rather than having to "wait their turn," which happens at many larger universities. Central Christian College of Kansas' distinctive size opens the door for them to be involved in journalistic publications, dramatic productions, sports announcing, as well as many other venues. Since Central Christian College of Kansas is committed to personalized education, students can be assured that they will have the opportunity not only to learn from their courses but will have the chance to interact in dynamic learning environments.
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Tomorrow, I kick-off my book tour for A Simple Government. I wrote this book because I am sick and tired of watching the Obama administration and the career politicians in Washington stumble over decision after decision.
A Simple Government is about the twelve things I believe we really need from Washington to get the country back on the right track.
It's my hope these twelve essential truths will have you nodding in agreement, whether you're a Republican, an Independent, or even an open-minded Democrat. I believe they can help us put aside our differences, tone down the partisanship, and return to the simple principles of the Founding Fathers: liberty, justice, personal freedom, and civic virtue. And they can help us tackle even the most seemingly complicated of today's problems.
These are just some of the things I discuss:
You can't spend what you don't have; you can't borrow what you can't pay back. Families, businesses, towns, cities, and states all have to balance their budgets or face dire consequences. Why shouldn't the federal government be held to the same standard? And if that means making some hard choices now, it's a far better alternative than saddling our kids and grandkids.
The further you drift from shore, the more likely you are to be lost at sea. The Founders expected the federal government to be subordinate to state and local governments. How can politicians in DC know the best way to help farmers in Iowa, autoworkers in Michigan, or teachers in California? They can't. So every problem should be solved at the most local level capable of solving it.
Bullies in the playground only understand one thing. There's a time and place for diplomacy, but we can't protect the country just by negotiating with our enemies. We need a strong national defense and a counterterrorism policy that focuses on effectiveness, not political correctness.
The most important form of government is the family. In the long run, the only way to ensure prosperity, safety, and equal opportunity is to make sure we raise our children to be ethical and productive citizens. No bureaucracy can replace parents in that essential role, so we have to do everything possible to help parents do their job.
As I said, I have laid out twelve foundational ideas for the reclaiming of our government by "We the People." I hope, you will take a moment and learn about my new book because I truly believe you'll agree with and enjoy much of what I've written. You can learn more about A Simple Government by visiting my website here.
You can also learn more about the book tour, RSVP for one of its stops and find useful links to help you purchase the book.
Please keep an eye on your email inbox for another message from me early next week about the book and how the tour is going. Enjoy the remainder of your weekend!
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P.S. Learn more about my new book A Simple Government by visiting my website here.
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Really great time spent during my studies on Fire bootcamp, lessons are not too long, everything is clear and easy to learn. Hope skills i gained will help me in near future.
For a newbie to coding like myself this was the best choice I ever made.
It is easy to use and understand with amazing support.
The work interesting with you being able to see how the web page evolve from scratch.
I would and have recomendded this programme to friends and family
FireBoot camp was a great way to get back into development and catch up with all the latest technologies and best practices in the industry.
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London | Singer Miranda Lambert and her new boyfriend musician Anderson East debuted as an official couple at the Academy of Country Music Awards. The 32-year-old blonde beauty, who stunned in a plunging yellow gown, also picked up two awards at the ceremony at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, reported Female First.
Lambert won the award for female vocalist for the seventh consecutive year and was also victorious in the vocal event of the year category for her Smokin and Drinkin collaboration with Little Big Town. At the ceremony, hosted by Dierks Bentley and Luke Bryan, Lambert also performed Tush while her former husband Blake Shelton opened the show with his song Came Here To Forget, which is reportedly inspired by his new girlfriend Gwen Stefani.
Shelton and Lambert announced their shock split last year and both quickly moved on with new partners. Meanwhile, Chris Stapleton was the big winner on the night, taking home a total of four awards, including male vocalist of the year, new male vocalist of the year, album of the year for Traveller and song of the year for Nobody to Blame.


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Hi, guys! Today during a subway tour I've thought on one topic and I'm really curious about your, guys, opinion.
I'm going to be honest with you and I hope I can get a sincere answer.
Why are you here?
The thing is that I have a handful of complexes and problems. Sometimes I'm afraid to speak or to do lots of things – hence the apathy and the absence of activity.
Not today, though, lol. Today I realized that the only way to handle my problems is to speak up.
Problems. When I first tried to draw pixels, I was drawing terribly and ugly, because of my flawed technique and because of other stuff (I hope, it's way better now).
For a long time I was watching other artist and I felt painful butthurt, because I can't or I can't yet draw on their level (it's a bit easier now, I stopped that and I try to develop my style independently). In the very beginning of the path I was seeking the audience approval, trying to please everyone. But now I understand that it was stupid and pointless, 'cause I didn't receive any satisfaction from the process, only depression and negative. Sometimes I want to experiment, do something different, say, minimalism, or ,conversely, something over-difficult, that requires a lot of time, but I'm always afraid that people wouldn't embrace it. All in all, I've spoken up, and now it would be interesting to hear why are you here.
Will be happy to listen what you think.
Yeah, sorry for the lack of activity - I'm still working on a freelance projects and I don't have any time for my personal stuff. Also, I post more on my twitter.
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2016-08-14 18:10:22
Don`t be sorry like me. BE MR ACTIVE.
2016-08-14 18:12:49
I`m here to post shitty games.
I mean what do you expect :3 I definitely dont make top tier games. Neither do i upload my games to get rich (because if i did i should seriously put way more effort into it)
Newgrounds is the best website for small devs to get attention. I mean anyways i just upload games here, on Kongregate, and Gamejolt. Although forget gamejolt. Barely gets you any views.
And yes, of course i want views and comments when i upload a game, but my life doesnt depend on it. I think Newgrounds should be way bigger. I rarely post on the forums here though. Most of the time i dont know what to say anyways.
So yeah, im here to post shitty games.
2016-08-14 23:21:50
its a good site.... and its the only website that i still go too since 03.... wish i had made an account back then... oh well.
2016-08-15 04:38:09
I don't know about you but... it's certainly better than a lot of pixel art I've seen.
I'm here to make music, and I'm not about to let someone who is better than me knowingly (or unknowingly) intimidate me. My journey is mine and I will walk it, and become the best I can be.
2016-08-15 07:13:55
If just for the quality of your art, you are a real artist, let me tell you that.
And I'm not saying that as a compliment, rather as an analysis of the art you posted here.
I'm here because I like games and art, and with the hope that someday I will gather the strength to go down the path of making games the same way that you did making pixel art.
2016-08-16 04:52:00
Your Pixel art Is AMAZING!!!
2016-08-16 05:20:26
I'm here to make art and friends.
It's a pretty fun thing to do.
2016-08-17 15:27:23
I'm mostly here to possibly make friends and get decent exposure on my works. It's kinda working.
2016-12-31 12:48:58
I'm here to post pixel "art".
Learning slowly but...yeah.
Like your work though!
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I've never played the Splinter Cell games before but as a big fan of MGS I knew I'd love them and they do seem great.
My problem with the first game is this though - TOO MANY CIVILIANS!!!
I'm at the police station level on the streeets ad if it wasn't for the civilians it would be perfect and just the right difficulty but with all the civilians about it is crazily hard at times.
Does the entire game have civilians that blow your cover like this? It just seems a bit over the top to me and quite poorly designed.
I'm pretty sure that is the only mission with civilians roaming about. There are civilians in later missions, but they're more or less static and not too bothersome.
I would have personally liked more missions with civilians - but I'm just super hardcore I suppose.
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Proppant plant in Gladstone may be ready by 2013
GLADSTONE -- Traffic and jobs were among issues on the minds of about 30 people who waited an extra hour for a representatives from a Houston corporation to arrive to answer questions about a proppant distribution facility to be built near the city during an informational meeting at the Gladstone Knights of Columbus Monday. The meeting was pushed back from 7 to 8 p.m. due to a plane delay.
The facility would be built less than a mile northeast of Gladstone with the ability to hold about 100 million pounds of proppant when completed in the early part of next year, said Shannon Nelson, CARBO Ceramics North American distributing manager.
The $25 million project will be CARBO's largest distribution operation.
Proppant is a ceramic agent used to hold holes open during hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking," a technique for extracting oil in western North Dakota.
There was confusion on whether Stark County or Gladstone had jurisdiction over rezoning, Nelson previously told The Press. CARBO has not purchased the land for the facility and will not until the city rezones it, Nelson said.
The Stark Development Corp. unanimously gave its support to the company. CARBO has also partnered with Burlington Northern Santa Fe to access and build railroad tracks along the site. One train with 100 cars would come through once a month, Nelson added.
CARBO would hire as many local people as possible, and the facility would operate 24/7, Nelson said. He said during a March meeting that the company would hire between 16 and 25 people, but did not indicate if they would be full or part-time.
CARBO would not waste money on a facility if it wasn't sure it would be a long-term investment, Nelson said, adding he didn't think possible fracking sanctions from the Environmental Protection Agency would have an effect on CARBO's plans.
"CARBO's out $25 million," he said if the facility were to go under.
Nelson said there should be no truck traffic through town. The residents wanted more assurance than his word.
"Would you sign a contract with us, because we had some big truck companies say that before?" Gladstone resident Arles Hecker asked. "The Gladstone community is paying for their screw ups because they never did what they said."
Mayor Kurt Martin also had a tough time believing there would be no truck traffic and asked Nelson multiple questions about traffic and railroad use.
"I'm not against CARBO," Martin said. "I'm just trying to make sure this situation is all right."
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Nursing Program Accreditation Resources
Accreditation–it's a term that you have likely heard in the past, but do you know what it really means? If not, you're not alone. Many people are unsure about what it means when a program or school is accredited, the different kinds of accreditation that exist, and how this elusive term affects your education and career. Here are some important things that you should understand about accreditation as you prepare to start your nursing education.
What Is Accreditation?
When you enroll in a degree program, you want to be confident that everything you are taught meets professional standards.; You want to know that the curriculum will prepare you to enter the healthcare industry with the most current skills and knowledge in that field.. This is where accreditation comes in. Accreditation is a process by which educational programs are evaluated by an outside body that determines if professional standards are being met. These organizations help ensure that the education you receive conforms to certain requirements,, allowing you to proceed knowing that the time and dedication that you put into your studies are a wise investment.
Accreditation is given at two important levels: institution and program. It is important to understand both, as each is important to your education plan.
University Regional vs. National Accreditation
Colleges and universities can earn 1 of 2 types of accreditation: regional or national.
In the United States there are 6 regional accrediting agencies:
- Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools (Commission on Higher Education)
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges (Commission on Technical and Career Institutions and Commission on Institutions of Higher Education)
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (The Higher Learning Commission)
- Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Commission on Colleges)
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities)
These accrediting bodies certify that schools in their region meet very specific standards of higher learning.
National accrediting agencies focus not on areas of the country, but rather associations of schools with common themes. These agencies tend to accredit post-secondary technical, career, and vocational programs. There are 52 of national agencies in the United States. Some examples are:
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)
- Council on Occupational Education (COE)
What does this difference mean to you as a student? The biggest issue is the ability to transfer credits between different schools. eLearners.com points out that schools that are nationally accredited typically accept credit from both regionally and nationally accredited schools, but the opposite does not hold true; most regionally accredited schools do not accept transferred credits from nationally accredited schools. So if you began your higher education coursework at a nationally accredited school and then want to transfer to a regionally accredited school, your coursework at the nationally accredited school many not transfer.
This issue isn't just limited to transferring credits; it can also have an effect on your ability to continue your education in advanced programs, which in turn can impact your ability to progress in your career. Many institutions of higher learning require you to have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution in order to apply to their graduate programs.
Nursing Education Program Accrediting Bodies
The Department of Education sanctions two national organizations that accredit nursing education programs. The first is the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). As detailed on the organization's website, the NLNAC is responsible for the specialized accreditation of a wide variety of nursing education programs, including clinical doctorate, master's, bachelor's, associate, diploma, and practical programs.
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) also accredits nursing schools, but only those that solely offer master's and bachelor's nursing degrees. Similar to the accreditation process of the NLNAC, the CCNE offers a nongovernmental peer review process that operates in accordance with nationally recognized standards, according to the CCNE website. The organization's mission statement outlines its intention to accomplish several purposes, including:
- Holding nursing programs accountable to the community of interest,
- Evaluating the success of a nursing program in achieving its own goals and meeting its expected outcomes,
- Evaluating the extent to which a nursing program meets the standards for accreditation,
- Implementing changes that can continue to improve nursing programs, and
- Informing the public of the value that accreditation has, so that institutes that have such status are recognized for their merits.
Beyond the NLNAC and the CNNE national accrediting bodies, there are also other accrediting bodies for specific, advanced practice nursing fields. For instance, the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) is responsible for accrediting midwifery education programs.
Why an Accredited Program is Important
If you will be seeking financial aid to pursue your nursing education, choosing an accredited program is vital. In many cases, you cannot qualify for federal and state financial aid, tuition reimbursement programs offered by employers, nor scholarship and grants unless the program is accredited by the NLNAC or the CCNE. Similar to the regional vs. national accreditation issue, you may face an admissions issue to a graduate nursing program if you earned your nursing degree in a non-accredited program.
Both the NLNAC and the CNNE list accredited nursing program on their websites.
Your Future
There are many resources that you can utilize when trying to learn more about schools and where their accreditation positions them in relation to your career path. All universities and colleges have their accreditation information listed on their websites, and there are also countless resources available online to learn more about accreditation and how it affects your education. In the end, the more information and knowledge you possess as you make the decision about where you want to pursue your nursing education, the more confidently you can make a decision that will in turn help you to shape your career.
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., "About NLNAC," http://www.nlnac.org/About%20NLNAC/whatsnew.htm (accessed November 3, 2011)
American Association of Colleges of Nursing, "Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education," Mission, Values, & History. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation/about/mission-values-history (accessed November 2, 2011).
American College of Nurse-Midwives, "Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)." http://www.midwife.org/acme (accessed November 3, 2011).
eLearners.com, "Regional Accreditation vs. National Accreditation," Issues to Consider. http://www.elearners.com/guide/online-colleges-universities-and-schools/regional-accreditation-vs-national-accreditation/ (accessed November 3, 2011).


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March 2017
The last day of term was a splendid mix of activities, including Comic Relief, World Book Day and our PTA end of term events.
The non-uniform day saw some students dressed for Comic Relief while others were literary characters. The day ended with the PTA teas and cakes as well as prizes for best costumes and best jokes. The jokes were judged by the Student Council. There was also a raffle to win a rather lovely Lammas School Easter Egg.
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Penthouse for sale with large terraces, situated in Madrid's exclusive Salamanca district, just off Paseo de la Castellana
- Bedrooms 6
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350m² property to renovate with great potential, situated in a prime location
This superb penthouse for sale offers a spacious living and dining room that leads onto a large east facing terrace. There are nice open views over the local area which is quiet and residential.
The kitchen is very roomy and has a utility area as well as a service entrance. There are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, plus a service bedroom with its own bathroom.
You will find a large terrace on the west side of the apartment, bringing in natural light from all angles at all times of the day.
This property comes with a parking space and a separate storage unit.
A total renovation is required, but well worth it based on the quality of the location and residence.
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The fashionable district of Salamanca has long been recognised as one of the best places to live in Europe. The streets are full of beautiful buildings with stunning façades one after the next and offer the widest selection of international luxury brand boutiques. There are a large number of cafés and trendy restaurants where you can enjoy the best of the local and international gastronomy.
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Sergio PerezJob Ready Crew Supervisor, since 2000
Sergio Perez is Job Ready Crew Supervisor. He is a faithful and longstanding staff member of Hope Now; being a part of the team since 2000. Sergio was born in Fresno and now lives in Clovis with his wife and children.
During his high school years Sergio was expelled over and over again for fighting, vandalism and ditching. He was expelled not only from school but from the school district. He moved on to George M. DeWolf continuation school where he graduated through hard work and encouragement of Hope Now. He also obtained a certificate in auto body work from Edison High School
The day he came to Hope Now, he was going to take his life, but a dinner with Rev. Roger Minassian changed and saved his life. Sergio was a Hope Now graduate in the late 1990's. Since 2000 Sergio has been an asset to our Hope Now team.
He enjoys fishing and camping, home repairs, lifted trucks and fast cars. He is a property manager/owner of a tri-plex apartment complex in Fresno. He is married and has three children.
Along with his wife, Sergio are members of Hope Now Bible Church where they serve the Lord by teaching Sunday School for kindergarten through second graders.
Johnny TrujilloSenior Vocational Placement Counselor, since 2011
Johnny Trujillo is a senior vocational placement counselor. He came to Hope Now in the mid-2000's and after graduation had a date with the court to fulfill an 18 month prison sentence. Upon his release, Johnny worked in cabinetry and roofing. In 2011 he was hired as a gang youth advocate, to recruit young gang members from the streets.
He loves cycling, and has always enjoyed fishing and camping (although he never catches any fish). He is part of "Like Martin Park" in the Lowell neighborhood and is an Adult Ally for the California Endowment. He has a passion to help others and serve those less fortunate than himself. He is presently attending Penn Foster Online High School and is nearing completion of his diploma.
Johnny is married and has five children. He and his wife are members of Hope Now Bible Church where they direct the youth group. Johnny is the missions coordinator and director of the church's motor pool (2 vans).
Bill MurrayEmployer Specialist, since 2004
Bill Murray is employer specialist. He was born in Sunland, CA, but grew up in Sanger and Fresno. He attended Sanger High School, Reedley Junior College (AA degree). He graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology.
Bill has worked successfully for Frito-Lay, Nestle Foods, Western Valley Veterinary Supply, and Saturn. In 2004 he came on board Hope Now For Youth.
He enjoys bike riding, golfing, gardening, and traveling. He plays the trombone in his spare time. He is married and is the father of two adult children (one who is at home with the Lord Jesus). He is also a proud grandfather.
Bryce NaylorDirector of Program and Discipleship, since 2005
Pastor Bryce Naylor is director of program and discipleship. He is a graduate of Simpson University. He has served in various Christian ministries over the past several years including Forest Home Conference Center, located in the San Bernardino mountains.
Bryce has a unique gift for memorizing Scripture and has mastered the books of Jonah, part of Philippians, all of Colossians and James along with large portions of Psalms and Isaiah and the Sermon on the Mount.
Bryce has traveled to places such as the Middle East, the U.K., India and Cambodia.
He is a licensed pastor and an elder in Hope Now Bible Church. He leads music and preaches on various Lord's Days throughout the year. He is married and has four sons.
Jack MorrisExecutive Associate, since 2013
Jack Morris is executive associate in charge of our accounting, donor communications and client database development. He was born in Santa Barbara, CA, but grew up in Santa Maria, CA. He has lived in Fresno since 1981.
Jack graduated from Fresno State in 1982 with a degree in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude. His accounting emphasis has allowed him to work with reputable companies like Arthur Young and Co., Granville Homes, Inc., and his own payroll service (Morris Payroll Services) from 2001-2013 until he sold the company to come on staff with Hope Now.
He enjoys reading, time with family, watching his nephew play professional soccer for Seattle Sounders and the United States National Team, playing tennis, and tinkering with an old car (1977, 280z).
He is married with two grown children. Jack is active in his church, Northpointe Community Church. He recently visited Israel.
Jesse CastroDirector of Employment Development, since 2001
Jesse Castro is director of employment development. He was born in Fresno and currently lives in Northwest Fresno with his wife and four out of seven children.
He went to school in southwest Fresno and Mendota as a child, then attended several high schools and continuation school. He received his G.E.D. from Caesar Chavez Adult School. Jesse also received his Drug and Alcohol Counseling certificate from Fresno City College.
Jesse was introduced to Hope Now For Youth as a youth in our program in 1995. His first job was at Scelzi Enterprise. From there Hope Now placed him in Sinbad Sweets, then Lyons Magnus as a delivery driver for their maintenance department. In 1999 he studied and attained a class "A" driver license and found a job on his own at Waste Management in Fowler, CA.
In October 2001, Jesse was hired to be a counselor for Hope Now. Within a few years he became lead counselor, then program director, director of job development and now executive employment specialist.
Jesse was recognized by Hope now as outstanding youth in 1998. He has a passion to help young men and young fathers change from a life of destruction and despair to a life of love for Jesus, family, success at work and home.
Paul VarelaSenior Vocational Placement Counselor, since 2011
Paul Varela is a senior vocational placement counselor. He was born in Fresno, CA and now owns a home in west Fresno. Paul was introduced to Hope Now as a youth while he struggled through life as a gang member, drug dealer and meth user. At Hope Now he found love he never knew existed and love that he thought he didn't deserve. But God and Hope Now saw it differently.
After graduating from Hope Now, Paul worked at Jack's Car Wash, City of Fresno, Keiser Corporation, and now Hope Now For Youth.
He graduated from Clovis Adult School in 2013 with a scholarship for outstanding academics. Shortly after graduation he enrolled in Moody Bible Institute where he is currently attending. He has received a certificate in Teaching Children Effectively and was 2015 Student of the Year in Art of Shotokan Karate.
Paul has a passion and desire to share the beauty and glory of Jesus Christ to the lost and broken. He has a heart for those in despair and who suffer from addictions. He gets no greater joy than watching a person give his life to Jesus. He boldly preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ. He also enjoys martial arts (Shotokan Karate) and has trained for over three years. He likes fishing, and a nice cup of coffee. He is married and has five children.
Paul is Prayer Coordinator in Hope Now Bible Church where he worships and serves.
Roger FeenstraExecutive Director and CEO, since 2004
Pastor Roger Feenstra is the Executive Director and CEO of Hope Now For Youth, a Christian emergency rescue organization that helps young gang members, ages 16 to 24, get out of the gang life and into a job. Hope Now accomplishes this goal by sharing the love of Jesus Christ with each young man who enters the program. Roger is a licensed pastor and an elder in Hope Now Bible Church.
He attended Riverside Community College, Biola College (University), and Moody Bible Institute. Roger received his certificate in Strategic Planning and Management in Retailing from Babson College. He graduated with High Honors from Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical Studies.
Roger was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard in the early 70's. In 1980 he began a 24-year career with Berean Christian Stores (now Lifeway Christian Stores). In 2000 he became president of the company and served in that position for four years. He became Executive Director and CEO of Hope Now For Youth in 2004.
He has traveled extensively including such places as Antarctica, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, South Pacific Islands, Cambodia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Jordan and Israel.
Roger is married and has two married daughters and eight grandchildren. (Six grandsons and two granddaughters). He enjoys reading, watching baseball, playing golf, and hanging out with his grandkids.


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Roald Dahl Week
During the course of this week to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of Roald Dahl, Ms.O'Gara organised a poetry competition. There was a huge response from our pupils and many prize winners. The samples shown in the slideshow below are just a small selection of the vast amount of talented writers that took part. Well done to everyone who participated so whole-heartedly!


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Six years ago when we started homeschooling I decided to go with Singapore math. I did this because I read or heard somewhere that worldwide, kids who use this math score highest on testing. I'm not really into test scores, but it sounded good to me. Singapore has been a challenge...in a good way. One of the items that was recommended to be purchased with the math curriculum were the gram/centimeter cubes. I love hands-on anything, so I purchased them. I had no idea they would be so well used. There are uses for them K-6! The versatility of these little fellas is seemingly endless!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
A Magnificent Math Manipulative
5 comments:
- debbie said...
We like these too. And after math is done, the math manipulatives magically turn into tanks and robots, used somewhat like Legos.
- January 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM
- Susan said...
Cool. Somehow my math manipulatives are always all over the house, though. Because they've been turned into various vehicles, towers, and weapons of mass destruction. ;0)
Thank you for contributing to the Virtual Curriculum Fair!
- January 7, 2012 at 8:42 PM
- Cindy said...
My students NEVER liked using manipulatives...so I stopped long ago
- January 10, 2012 at 6:42 PM
- Pam Barnhill said...
We have Unifix that we use for any number of things. I wonder if these are similar.
- January 10, 2012 at 9:35 PM
- Joi said...
I would have to agree with Susan, my manipulatives ended up all over the house. :)
- January 11, 2012 at 3:45 PM
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An educational fund established by the National Chief Imam in Ghana is preparing to support needy but brilliant students to go through their Senior Secondary School programs.
The scheme to be implemented by Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu Education Fund (SUNSETFUND) will begin in the next academic year in September with ten students to be selected on the basis of their financial stand and good performance at the Junior Secondary School final examination.
The beneficiaries will be provided with school fees paid directly to their schools and pocket monies given to enable them to go to school regularly for the entire duration of three years.
According to the general secretary of the fund Alhaji Khuzaimah Osman the scholarship program is being unveiled in accordance with the core objective of SUNSETFUND which was established by Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu National Chief Imam of Ghana a few years ago to support needy but brilliant students.
Since its establishment, SUNSETFUND, headed by Sheikh Ibrahim Mustapha chairman of Islamic council for development and humanitarian services (ICODEHS), has been engaging in activities in the areas of education for the less privileged in all parts of the country.
Through the endorsement of SUNSETFUND, more than 500 students have obtained loans from The Students Loans Trust Fund of Ghana to pursue their studies in Ghana's tertiary institutions. There is a long list of students from all parts of the country waiting to gain endorsement from the fund under the loans scheme.
The leading telecom company MTN has worked through SUNSETFUND to renovate and build schools in less privileged communities in the northern and other parts of Ghana. The collaborative work by the fund with other telecom companies like Tigo has also led to the fund being able to settle its utility bills and incidental expenses.
One important achievement of the fund is the donation of books worth thousands of pounds from the sciences to humanities, accountancy and managements to tertiary institutions like University of Ghana, University of Professional Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to mention but a few.
The National Chief Imam on his own has been supporting students of all levels of educational ladder in Ghana who call on him for help.
The SUNSET FUND would provide detailed report of its activities in due course
In March 2009, the National Chief Imam, Dr. Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu launched the 'Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu Education Trust Fund' (SONSETFund) in Accra. This educational Fund was setup to complement the effort of the government and parents in improving the literacy rate of the future leaders especially the less privileged. Dr. Sheikh Sharubutu said he could not have climaxed his vision of producing highly educated world class youth, visionary leaders, and entrepreneurs for the 21st century better than setting up an educational trust fund to support the deprived, marginalized communities and the homeless.
SUNSETFUND intends to improve the level of educational standard in deprived and marginalized communities in Ghana, provide financial assistance to the needy youth in Ghana for credible courses of study within the limit of resources available to the trust fund, help establish educational institutions/facilities in deprived and marginalized communities, provide free counseling to students and unemployed youth on education and employment and provide assistance to remedial student who cannot afford remedial tuition.
Long before his appointment as the substantive National Chief Imam, Dr. Sheikh Sharubutu the founder of SUNSETFUND has unilaterally sponsored the education of hundreds of children who cherished formal education but cannot afford it, because he has always believe that investing in education is the greatest asset and investment one can make to help his country. This insatiable desire led to the establishment of seven educational institutions marginalized communities such as Sukura, Fadama, Darkuman, Kwashieman, etc, in Greater Accra. He has also established ten more educational institutions in other regions and presently financing a multi-million dollar educational complex at Kasoa, in Central Region. Having single handedly come this far, now is the time to get on aboard and help improve educational level in those marginalized communities
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Pregnancy And Childbirth / / August 12, 2017
divergence of seams on a uterus
great importance ultrasound is after cesarean section.This is due to the high rate of uterine bleeding after surgery, as well as the more frequent occurrence of postpartum endometritis.
should also be noted that the post-operative pain in the abdomen can mask the pain associated with the development of postpartum endometritis.It is therefore very important for the ultrasonic inspection of the state of the uterus after childbirth operational.
ultrasound picture of the uterus after cesarean section is significantly different from that after the independent genera.For example, the uterus after cesarean reduction in length is much slower than at birth vaginally.
Also, after birth operational front marked thickening of the uterine wall, is particularly pronounced in the weld region (lower uterine segment).The projection of the weld zone is defined by a non-uniform density of 1.5-2 cm in width, the structure of which can be seen dotted and linear signals - that is in thefield of post-operative suture on the uterus defined imposed on her joints.
specific signs of endometritis after cesarean section is a swelling of the joints in the uterus, and the seams are determined erupted in rare cases.In severe endometriosis after surgical birth revealed a partial failure of (divergence) joints, marked swelling and flatulence in the weld area.
for postpartum endometritis, after cesarean developing, early and very characteristic symptom is uterine subinvoljutcija, which is more pronounced for 3-5 days after surgery.It should be noted that more pronounced subinvoljutcija uterus after childbirth rapid than after delivery through natural paths.
In the postpartum period to determine the cause of fever is important ultrasound, in which the foci of hemorrhage, as well as the onset of inflammation in the scar area can be detected.
All women included in the group of risk of obstetric complications, as well as those with childbirth and the postpartum period was with one or other complications, it is necessary to repeat the ultrasound of the uterus in a week after discharge from the hospital.This will prevent the possibility of late complications, and prevent a recurrence.


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And throw in an additional point just for having the guts to make a game about such a hot button issue.
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Contract of sale is between you and the shop then the shop and distributors. Shop should have fixed it then contracted the suppliers warranty claim. If the frame is not damaged (other than paint chip) they will need to repair the bike so it is fully functioning.
I recently bought a new bike which I paid £2700 it's carbon and has Di2 groupset. I am not going to name manufacturer and the shop that supplied it yet. The third time I used the bike which had about 40 miles on it by this time and was 10 days old the rear mech sheared off. I was in mid cassette at the time and the bike had not been dropped at any time. The frame got chipped and the rear mech cage was twisted. It did not damage the wheel. I returned the bike to the LBS and the usual questions were asked. They suspect that the chain was the problem. They returned the bike to the distributer and they are going to replace the parts under warranty. They will not tell me which parts they are replacing. My question is what should be replaced? The frame has light damage. The rear mech cage and pulleys were twisted and the hanger was obviously snapped. Remember the bike was only 10 days old. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated.
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The bike should be in full working order. If your not happy with it when you pick it up let them know before you leave the shop. If its still a problem contact distributor directly and ask the shop who they have been dealing with at the suppliers. (Used to work in a bike shop for quite a few years )
Hmmm, I'd be thinking the mech, hanger, chain, and touching up of paintwork. I suspect you might get the parts ok but the scratch wouldn't be sorted. Ultimately, you are entitled to have the situation put right so that the bike looks and feels as new as it did before the incident.
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Apple has released the fifth beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.5 to developers. The update contains a number of security, stability, and compatibility improvements. No new features or design changes have been spotted so far.
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It is Sunday today, so let's take a look at the most popular posts of the last couple of days.
Most of the articles this week deal with the OLED iPhone 8, its alleged specs, and leaked schematics and components that reveal the design of the handset. There are also several posts about new betas of iOS 10.3.2 and macOS Sierra 10.12.5 and the upcoming Amazon Echo competitor developed by Apple.
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Looks like the iPhone 8 will indeed feature a vertical dual camera and the Touch ID fingerprint scanner integrated into the OLED display. A new image of the purported iPhone 8 case reveals the cutout for the redesigned camera on the back panel. No other cutouts are present on the leaked part. The image was posted by
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OK, I may be obsessive - I admit it, I always look at my traffic. I would like to see another column of my average daily or perhaps average monthly verses current. Or perhaps just a graph to see where I am headed.
What would help you best? An average daily to compare or an average monthly?
There use to be a graph that we could view on our profile page. Since the changes I am not sure if we still have one; if we do I have not yet discovered the location of it.
The best way to see your traffic is to use Google Analytics. Once you set that up you can see lots of different information as well as the detailed graphs and pie charts. You can see where the traffic is coming from and if it is being viewed on laptops or phones etc.
It is useful to see which pages have achieved results for you, and also the words are being used in the search terms that finds your hubs and writing elsewhere.
There is even a way to see traffic in real time, but I never have the time to sit and study that.
If you already know this, because you were only asking about on HubPages graphs; sorry. I hope someone will find this useful when they read it.
2uesday, there's a graph on your account statistics page. Check it out.
Haha I actually spotted it before the compulsory switch over and was wondering why it's in two places. After that was done, I realized
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I made a small change to the hub stats graphs a few minutes ago. You now get one graph that shows you the lifetime traffic for a hub with the top 3 referrers stacked in different colors. The graph no longer...
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About La Strada - Eldorado Resort Casino
Named one of the top 10 Italian restaurants in the nation, La Strada offers authentic Northern Italian cuisine prepared by chefs from Milan, Italy. Try pastas made fresh daily in the Eldorado pasta shop, meat, seafood entrées and more.
La Strada has won the Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence" for six years. Experience the taste and romance of Italy at the Eldorado's signature restaurant.
Reno, NV 89501
Dining Style:
Fine Dining
Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday - Tuesday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Cross Street:
4th Street
Dress Code:
Business Casual
Price Range:
$30 and under
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
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Visit the Eldorado Hotel Casino,where award winning entertainment & nightlife options are available around every corner! Stop by The Brew Brothers,our in-house microbrewery for tasty food, live music and fun! Our Broadway style showroom is consistently voted the "Best Venue" in Northern Nevada, featuring hits like "Hairspray",popular cirque-style shows and more. Enjoy fresh, award winning drinks at Roxy's Bar & Lounge, Cin-Cin & Bar Centro,& don't forget to check out the hottest nightspot, NoVi Lounge,where DJs spin the latest hits. Exclusive Party Planning Services are available for all venues.
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The Eldorado Hotel offers valet parking, parking garage and private lot parking. There is also metered street parking available.
Executive Chef:
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Private Party Facilities:
LaStrada has 3 private dining options.
2 of the private rooms feel as if you are dining in a private Italian home. One seats 20 guests and the other, 10.
The "Wine Cellar" can accommodate up to 26 guests. It's brick walls hung with woven tapestries remind you of old Italy.
Along with everyday reservations we are also available to take your large parties, so celebrate your special occasions and holiday parties here with us!
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La Strada - Eldorado Resort Casino Ratings and Reviews
I thought the food was outstanding. However, I was disappointed that they did not offer gluten free pasta. Therefore I could not have any of the pasta dishes. Italian is my favorite food and I often go to Italian restaurants. Most really good Italian restaurants do offer gluten free pasta to their customers. I would have really enjoyed trying one of their pasta dishes.
The service and food at La Strada were phenomenal! The restaurant has a great ambiance and we truly enjoyed ourselves, definitely one of, if not the best meal we had in Reno during our stay. I would highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Reno and looking for a great Italian meal.
This place is great as usual! Our waiter, Christopher, was very knowledgeable and professional. The food was outstanding, and prepared exactly as ordered. Wine list is very complete, and desert offerings are extensive. The floor manager, Amanda, was attentive as was our hostess, Monica. Highly suggest any of the veal or seafood dishes.
Initial we were almost turned away yesterday the restaurant manager because we had one more person that our reservation, but the waiter and the hostess made it work. Our waiter was the most attentive & friendly waiters that we have had in a long time. Everyone knows a great waiter along with great food makes the experience!
Food is well prepared, perhaps slightly heavier than dishes served in Italy. We had calamari (oversized serving, a bit greasy), prosciutto and melon gelee (Very good, modern Italian take on a classic starter), veal Marsala, and veal Piccata (both excellent quality, but over-sauced). Perhaps the portion sizes and amount of sauce suit American tastes, so I don't count them against the restaurant.
Service is superb, our waiter (Neria) truly enhanced our dining experience. She's noteworthy.
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I ordered the fettuccini Alfredo. The waiter asked if I would like shrimp or chicken with it. I requested shrimp. Apparently, all they had was frozen or canned shrimp that they just through in with the Alfredo sauce including the water or ice making the Alfredo sauce like soup. When I complained they did not charge me. Not acceptable for supposedly one of the best restaurants in Reno.
The service was outstanding. Even after we left, I realized that I forgot to use my 50% off coupon from my show ticket stub, and they honored it for me. The food however, was disappointing. My Caesar salad was decent, not mind blowing. I ordered the chicken Parmesan, and the chicken was also decent. But it came with polenta that was very bland. Was hoping for pasta, like most chicken parm comes with. My mom ordered chicken fettuccini, and it had almost no flavor. The sauce was thin and tasted like nothing. The chicken appeared to be and tasted like it was cooked with no seasoning. Very, very bland. The food was definitley not worth the price and I wouldn't rush back there.
Chris was an excellent waiter. Very attentive and quick to refresh our silverware after each course.
The kitchen forgot to put dressing on our Caesar salads, not a big deal but a hiccup.
Prawns wrapped in prosciutto were good. The carbonara was ridiculously good'
Missed seeing the owner/manager this time. He always changes the dynamic and atmosphere to a very warm and positive experience.
The service was amazing. We had a group of 6 and had a great table so we could talk. My husband is Italian and was disappointed in he's dinner. I had the rissoto with shrimp and asparagus. It's was good but was very salty. The seafood linguine was very good, the veal was very good and the steak was good. My friend had rissoto with scallops and it was good but rissoto was salty. The desserts were excellent. We were not rushed and our waitress kept our drinks filled and the garlic bread basket filled. The garlic bread was very good. I would go back again but would order something different.
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I made it out for a run yesterday! Due to all the changes in my plans earlier in the day, I ended up having some free time last night which resulted in just under an hour of running. I'm really glad I got out there, because if I'm not in the exercise mindset, it can be a struggle to even get dressed for a run!
I can't wait for it to be Monday. I know that's a rare sentiment, but in my case it's true. Although I work 7 Days a week, every week, this weekend is one of the crazier! It will be rough, but making it to Monday will mean I can get back to a normal sleep schedule and my normal routine!
I am, however, looking forward to NEXT weekend! I will still be working my way through the weekend, BUT with some fun mixed in! I will be running the Lake Nona Pig Run. The Pig Run is a 5K , where, at the half way point, you get to enter the "Pig Pen" and enjoy some Dunkin Donuts. When you registered, you were able to indicate how many donuts you plan on eating. I decided to play it safe and just go with one! You're able to eat up to a dozen though! This is a new novelty for me, but even without the donuts it seems like this race is a lot of fun! I also get to run with a friend, who's had to miss our last couple of scheduled runs, so that will be a plus too.
I've recently developed a love for selling things on eBay. I have had some luck in sales, as well as a few things that haven't sold but I appreciate the extra money. My new found eBay interest did lead to a recent impulse purchase of a Fit Bit Zip. I haven't received it yet but I do have mixed feelings as to whether it was a smart purchase. It was definitely an impulse buy and isn't something I need but I do still think it has the potential of being useful as I try and maintain a focus on fitness. I guess we'll see!
In other shopping news, I need to buy a new laptop. My current laptop has developed an issue where the screen goes all staticky or solid white if its not at JUST the right angle. It's a few years old and was cheap so I can't justify spending money to repair it. I'm not really excited to spend money on a new one though.
Lastly, this Buzzfeed article, 25 Things That Will Definitely Make You Smile, totally made my night! Definitely made for a few smiles…and a couple happy tears, but that's usually my style! I definitely reccomend taking a look!


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Zakary Pelaccio: Patience
Patience. I've been waiting a long time for this.
The ham was cut from the pig's carcass sixteen months ago. The breed was Tamworth: mild-mannered creatures with red bristles, a fine marbling throughout, and a ratio of meat to fat that we presumed was well suited to the prosciutto we set out to make.
I had done my best to cut the ham in such a way as to include all the hind muscle groups while not cutting into the loin. The cut was sweet: precise, that is. The ham, once separated, was round, smooth and appeared truly prosciutto-worthy, so we went ahead and buried it in sea salt.
At a certain point, based on our somewhat loose calculations, we remembered to pull it from the salt, brush it off, and hang it up.
It's really quite simple. Cut the meat, salt the meat, hang the meat.
Just use quality meat. Only use quality meat. Always. Use. Quality. Meat.
More than a few variables exist between the salting and the finished product. We're working those out. Those are our secrets.
It's just nice to be here giving it time and allowing for life to take its time."
I will say this: traditional methods, frowned upon by know-nothings and rhapsodized by the cognoscenti, seem to have a favorable effect. Yes, friends, there is no substitute for sweet country air.
Fifteen months after hanging in various spots in our verdant valley and only days after the one-year anniversary of our opening of Fish & Game, we cut into our ham. Older than the restaurant itself, this is one of several pre-opening projects that is teaching us how the ingredients that end up in the kitchen ready for the evening's menu are years in the making.
Our menu tonight, any night, began years ago. Jori provided even greater examples of this idea when I showed her this essay. She wrote back to me:
"We plant garlic in October and wait patiently until June/July to eat it. We start seeds in February for a plant we won't harvest until August. We plant puntarelle and asparagus and wait three years to harvest them. We do these things because of the beauty and the reward of having the connection and knowing we're doing it the right way, even though in this day and age it seems like the wrong way because it takes too long."
We knew we had to cut into this ham to determine if our curing and aging methods had taken the ham in the right direction—not because we were impatient, as impatient as we all seem to be in this age of immediate gratification—but because we have more hams hanging. Had this ham gone off, there was great likelihood the others were off as well.
This was our test.
We have no ham tester (the little hollow point needle used in Parma and other famous ham regions throughout the world) to stick into the meat and pull out a core sample. We do need to buy one of those.
To date, all the hams had been cured and hung in the exact same method, only at different times.
Holding the ham, smelling it, touching it, we all—Kevin, Jori and I—shared the feeling that everything would be all right. But we had to cut it to know: to taste the salt, the texture, to see whether or not some unwanted bacteria had crept inside, quietly rotting the meat from within, giving us false hope.
The meat was fine. Better than fine. It was a deep pink, with a tight grain and perfectly à point in its saltiness. Fifteen months is approximately nine months shy of when I'd like to be pulling the hams, however with more pigs queuing up for curing, we felt it prudent to check our oldest ham's progress to aid in guiding our future efforts.
Allowing the hams to hang for at least 24 months, I think, will afford them a more developed "nose:" greater complexity and a bit of funk in the aroma, adding greatly to the sensuous pleasure of consuming salt cured, air-dried pig.
The ham into which we cut is now a staple at the bar, served thinly sliced.
Last week we also served it in the dining room wrapped around one of our eggs, soft boiled, and dressed with a ramp leaf salsa verde. Honestly, though, I prefer this kind of ham eaten on its own, perhaps accompanied by a glass (or two) of Malvasia from Emilia-Romagna–or perhaps even a dry cider, made nearby… or sherry, of course. With ham this good you can't really go wrong.
As Jori elucidated, the ham is only part of that for which I've been waiting.
The ham is the ham.
The aforementioned waiting also pertains to the time, space and mindset to make the ham and hang it in the manner we did: like having a garden and working the soil, allowing it to develop and knowing that what we do won't be truly great until the soil is rich with life.
The waiting also refers to the spring that teased out its arrival following the deep freeze of this winter past. The waiting is what was and isn't anymore as I am here and definitely not there. Waiting may not be the right word.
I'm not sure that I or Jori or any of us immersed in this project were ever really waiting.
I'm not one to pine. It's just nice to be here giving it time and allowing for life to take its time. Proper time.
And I'm just conscious enough to recognize that.
I am, however, also aware that the years, the winters, take their toll and, as Alvaro Mutis put it, on one's "face one could see the rigidity of controlled pain that is accepted as the price we must inevitably pay to go on being who we are." The spring eventually softens this hard existence but the lines remain, remnants of the absence of mercy in nature.
We have no choice other than to be OK with this.
On occasion something will trigger memories of the time I spent working and living in the city. There were times of elation, moments of inspiration, collaborations with great talents, long hours, weeks, months, intense and engaging discourse, fucking in cars parked outside three-star Michelin restaurants, apartment and neighborhood hopping, intentional decadence, drinking and over-eating, falling in love.
Life happened. And as it did it brought memorable moments.
But for a good part of my time in the city after the turn of the millennium, there was a lingering discomfort: a dissatisfaction with the cynicism that surrounded the business, some bad partnerships, and the density, but most of all an unbridgeable disconnect with the product and conflicted feelings about the paradigm on which so many restaurants are built.
That has changed. And now spring is here.
We at Fish & Game have created a unique situation in the Hudson Valley, the result of a fantasy shared by more than the people directly involved with the restaurant. What is being built and what has already come to pass at and around Fish & Game is part of a more general awakening.
An attentiveness. A more considered style of living than I have ever witnessed or been a part of.
Being human and a still very much a New Yorker, I find it challenging not to quip that this "enlightenment" is probably due to our heightened sensitivity that the waste of our rampant consumerism is close to consuming us. Such unchecked growth is perhaps partially a result of too much of the "think big!" mentality, the mantra of industry titans and self-proclaimed masters of the universe.
I wonder now if it was hard for He-Man to see beyond his muscles.
I've begun to think of it this way: we're not capable of much, yet the little bit we do can resonate far beyond our time. It is this small work, when done with great care and attention to detail—up and down the ladder of all the elements involved in our doing, before and after the doing is done—that is making this time more beautiful than any I have ever known.
Witnessing this and being a part of it, has made the waiting—if only recognized after it has passed—worth it. And so I smile, knowingly, as I begin to understand that spring—the cutting of a ham and the green—is our annual reminder of the necessity of patience and its persistent beauty.
Zakary Pelaccio is the chef/owner of Fish & Game, a restaurant in Hudson, New York. This essay originally appeared in Fish & Game's Spring 2014 newsletter.
Photo credit: Fish & Game
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