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I've always been an animal lover, as soon as I could work with them I have. From the age of 11 I worked at a stables for the following 3 years. I then studied and earnt a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care at Plumpton college, this was a great experience and a lot of fun for me as I got to work with a wide range of animals, varying from lizards and snakes to rabbits and chinchillas.
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Top designer Paul Costelloe tells Sam Griffin about his rugby career as a try- scoring second row and gives fans the inside track of what to do in London
PAUL Costelloe is widely regarded as one of the country's best-known menswear and ladies fashion designers. Less is known of his long rugby career, and although mostly social in nature, it has been just as colourful as some of the designs that sit on shelves and hang in wardrobes in homes here and abroad.
He happilly recalls his early days on the field, first with Willow Park, and then onto the junior sides when attending Blackrock College. It all could have come to a crushing halt after his failure to make the Junior Cup squad there, but he dusted himself off from that and his passion for the game, you could say, has never been stronger.
"I don't think I was ever really noticed on the field, despite the fact I was six-foot-three," he laughs. "I was a reluctant second row but I preferred to play with the ball in my hands, but I wasn't prepared to work hard for it," he jokes.
"Sometimes when I was lock, I would end up playing scrum-half and the scrum-half would be giving out to me. 'Let me get the ball,' he'd say, so I think you could call me a ghastly gloryer."
The Dublin-born designer is now based in Putney, London, and he travels to Italy a lot. His six sons all played rugby at school at Ampleforth College, which has produced some great rugby talent including Laurence Dallaglio and Simon Easterby, forwards coach for the Irish team. The Costelloe boys still don the jersey for the Ampleforth past pupil sides and Paul is a regular at their matches, vocal with his support, and advice, from the sidelines.
Paul embraced the role of a 'social rugby player' and enjoyed stints with Blackrock club, UCD Hogs and Lansdowne where, in one season, between September and January, he managed to score a try in every single game.
"I was always reasonably quick and I was able to break through the lineouts. Having said that, I think my fame for playing in Blackrock remains the fact that I nearly drowned on one occasion playing on the pitch in Williamstown," he says.
"They found me right at the bottom of a scrum on a very wet day. I think I would have been the first person to drown on a rugby pitch."
When he was living in New York, Paul played for the Old Blues on the Upper East Side and the picture (below right) shows him in the back row, posing with the team after a game in Manhattan.
However, as his design career flourished, Paul returned to Dublin and then London, where he remains an avid follower of Irish rugby.
"I watch the Irish team somewhat reluctantly from a pub in London, which can be very frustrating at times, especially when they're not playing well, like in some of the World Cup warm-up games," he adds, decrying the team's inability, at least so far, to unlock opposition defences with dazzling back-play and incisive, creative moves.
"Perhaps they're still missing Brian O'Driscoll's presence," he offers, before adding he thinks Ireland are contenders if there is belief in the backs.
Paul will be in prime position to take it all in as the Rugby World Cup unfolds, having been based in London for the last 15 years now. Ireland play Romania in Wembley on September 27 and then Italy on October 4 in the Olympic Stadium.
"Irish fans are going to love it in London. It's not a rugby city; it's a football city; but there is so much to do with theatres, restaurants, and I would also recommend hiring bikes. It's a great city to get around on a bike now," he says.
Paul cycles everywhere around London and he recommends getting yourself a Boris Bike to explore the city. His top suggestions for Irish rugby fans travelling to the RWC this month include a visit to The Stockpot restaurant, great for a morning fry as well as the Mona Lisa, for simple, inexpensive food. Both are on the King's Road in Chelsea and he also likes the Como Lario Italian eatery in Pimlico.
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Hi everyone! Here is a sneak preview of my newest painting, a challenge from the sea gods mermaid group I belong to on Ebay. This month's challenge was to paint a mermaid in a mecha or steam punk style.
Pencils took me four hours to complete, and the inking took ten hours, with a koh-I-noor pen. That is one of my favorite pens to use for inking my art.
Yes, the scales on her tail were painted one by one; And I am not done inking it yet! I have five more days to go to finish painting her, I hope I can finish it in time to be listed! Find me on Ebay as: sexyartgirl. Enjoy the preview! I just had yummy spicy yakisoba noodles and iced milk coffee. It puts me in a hyper mood to create art for over ten hours nonstop.
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Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
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For Father's Day I made my husband his favorite dish, Cioppino. Cioppino is a seafood stew originating in San Francisco.
It's an Italian-American dish and is typically made with the catch of the day. Or in my case whatever is on special and looks good! I decided on mussels, calamari, cod, shrimp, and crab.
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Extra veggies…Why not make a quiche? You can use almost any veggies you have on hand and skipping the crust is an easy way to lower the calories.
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- 1/2 cup diced onion
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- 1/8 tsp dried tarragon
- 1/8 tsp Old Bay
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-fat evaporated milk
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- Heat a tblsp of olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions, saute and then add garlic, spinach, and next 4 ingredients. Cook until spinach is wilted. Arrange spinach over crab. I also added some sliced tomato on top (optional).
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Accreditation:Vermont College of Fine Arts is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:Commission on Institutions of Higher EducationNew England Association of Schools and Colleges209 Burlington RoadBedford, MA 01730-1433Phone: 781-271-0022
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Our Property and Car Rental business leases sites, buildings and other facilities around the airport. Leases include airline lounges, airline offices, freight facilities, hotel sites, aircraft hangars, sites on the airport perimeter, buildings such as Customs House and car rental areas. Property tenants require proximity to Sydney Airport's terminal, airfield, key infrastructure assets and operational areas to conduct their businesses which provides a unique market to support the property portfolio.
Our investment in property saw extensive works across our terminals and airport precinct to expand capacity and improve the customer experience. This was supported by a strong revenue contribution from car rental operators, and new projects such as the new hotel to provide additional revenue streams for the future.
In 2016, Property and Car Rental revenue grew 1.5% to $204.2 million. While revenue was relatively stable for the year, the result reflected changes in lease arrangements as a result of the T3 transaction in 2015. While T3 had contributed to Property and Car Rental revenues as a lease arrangement prior to the transaction, these lease revenues were replaced by incremental Aeronautical and Retail revenues in 2016.
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A total of 23 new airline and other administration office refurbishments were also completed, as part of our commitment to improving the airport experience for our business partners and stakeholders.
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Honouring our aviation history
Sydney Airport officially opened a new bridge linking to the Northern Airport Precinct in August as we worked to improve the airport road network. The bridge provides access to a vehicle storage area in the Northern Lands Logistic Precinct and was named after the founder of Sydney Airport, Sir Nigel Love. The naming of the bridge provides a clear link to Sydney Airport's rich heritage in the lead up to our centenary year in 2019.
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Following the confirmation of new contract arrangements in 2015, car rental transactions grew 3.8% in 2016. To support the growth in demand for car rental services, quick turnaround areas for car rental operators were expanded during the year, leading to increased utilisation of these dedicated spaces. Car rental operators also benefited from changes to our car parking arrangements, to make it easier for passengers to collect rental cars.
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Construction of Sydney Airport's first owned hotel development started during the year at the T2/T3 precinct. The new hotel forms a key part of our hotel strategy and will deliver a modern offering tailored to meet the needs of our passengers. Mantra will manage the hotel once operational, with the development due to be completed in mid-2017.
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The report, released Thursday by the Department of Health and Human Services� inspector general, said Medicare paid about $5.1 billion for patients to stay in skilled nursing facilities that failed to meet federal quality of care rules in 2009, in some cases resulting in dangerous and neglectful conditions.
One out of every three times patients wound up in nursing homes that year, they landed in facilities that failed to follow basic care standards laid out by the federal agency that administers Medicare, investigators estimated.
The elderly and other patients who need daily help from a nurse or therapist typically are sent to skilled nursing facilities, which can get reimbursed by the government for much of the care they provide.
By law, they need to write up care plans specially tailored for each resident, so doctors, nurses, therapists and all other caregivers are on the same page about how to help residents reach the highest possible levels of physical, mental and psychological well-being.
Not only are residents often going without the crucial help they need, but the government could be spending taxpayer money on facilities that could endanger people�s health, the report concluded.
The findings come as concerns about health care quality and cost are garnering heightened attention as the Obama administration implements the nation�s sweeping health care overhaul.
�These findings raise concerns about what Medicare is paying for,� the report said.
The review also drew sharp criticism Thursday from the head of the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
�Spending taxpayers� money on facilities that provide poor care is unacceptable,� said the committee�s chairman, Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla. �The government must do a better job of ensuring Medicare beneficiaries receive the highest quality of care.�
Investigators estimate that in one out of five stays, patients� health problems weren�t addressed in the care plans, falling far short of government directives. For example, one home made no plans to monitor a patient�s use of two anti-psychotic drugs and one depression medication, even though the drugs could have serious side effects.
In other cases, residents got therapy they didn�t need, which the report said was in the nursing homes� financial interest because they would be reimbursed at a higher rate by Medicare.
In one example, a patient kept getting physical and occupational therapy even though the care plan said all the health goals had been met, the report said.
The Office of Inspector General�s report was based on medical records from 190 patient visits to nursing homes in 42 states that lasted at least three weeks, which investigators said gave them a statistically valid sample of Medicare beneficiaries� experiences in skilled nursing facilities.
That sample represents about 1.1 million patient visits to nursing homes nationwide in 2009, the most recent year for which data was available, according to the review.
Overall, the review raises questions about whether the system is allowing homes to get paid for poor quality services that may be harming residents, investigators said. The report recommended
�That the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tie payments to homes� abilities to meet basic care requirements.
�That the agency strengthen its regulations and ramp up its oversight.
The review did not name individual homes, nor did it estimate the number of patients who had been mistreated, but instead looked at the overall number of stays in which problems arose.
In response, the agency agreed that it should consider tying Medicare reimbursements to homes� provision of good care. CMS also said in written comments that it is reviewing its own regulations to improve enforcement at the homes.
�Medicare has made significant changes to the way we pay providers, thanks to the health care law, to reward better quality care,� Medicare spokesman Brian Cook said in a statement to AP. �We are taking steps to make sure these facilities have the resources to improve the quality of their care, and make sure Medicare is paying for the quality of care that beneficiaries are entitled to.�
CMS hires state-level agencies to survey the homes and make sure they are complying with federal law and can require correction plans, deny payment or end a contract with a home if major deficiencies come to light. The agency also said it would follow up on potential enforcement at the homes featured in the report.
Overall, nursing home operators are well-regulated and follow federal guidelines, said Greg Crist, a Washington-based spokeswoman for the American Health Care Association, which represents 11,000 skilled nursing facilities nationwide. He said the report should have included context about other measures of quality care, such as the agency�s rating system, which shows more homes are earning the top five-star rating than when the system began in 2009.
Virginia Fichera, who has relatives in two nursing homes in New York, said she would welcome a greater push for accountability at skilled nursing facilities.
�Once you�re in a nursing home, if things don�t go right, you�re really a prisoner,� said Fichera, a retired professor in Sterling, N.Y. �As a concerned relative, you just want to know the care is good, and if there are problems, why they are happening and when they�ll be fixed.�
The OIG report, http://1.usa.gov/VaztQm The Medicare nursing home database, http://1.usa.gov/MSkcLt


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The works of Wes Craven are almost like holy writ to we Fellow Fans; his forty-plus year range of films have marked significant milestones for us, and we can quote chapter and verse the bulk of his work. Although there's admittedly been a dud or two along the way (Vampire In Brooklyn comes to mind), there's no question that the man has made quite the impact on our favored genre; The Last House On The Left, his first effort (along with Friday The 13th progenitor Sean S. Cunningham) made cinematic shock waves whose ripples are still felt today. The Hills Have Eyes was another landmark for him, turning the concept of "family values" on it's head, and of course with A Nightmare On Elm Street's Freddy Krueger, he pretty much completed the generally accepted "Unholy Quartet" with Leatherface, Michael Myers, and Jason Voorhees, chronologically. And let's not forget Deadly Blessing…
…what's that? You're not familiar with this 1981 film, starring a plethora of former TV stars and a young ingenue named Sharon Stone?
Well, don't feel like the Lone Ranger, Tonto; a great deal of folks aren't overtly aware of this little flick from the golden age of the slasher; only a small percentage of those folks that I've talked to knew Craven directed it.
Our story begins in a rural setting similar to Amish lands here in North America; the secular people in this case are called "Hittites". Martha is a "city girl" who's moved to the heartland with her former-Hittite husband, Jim; the pair intend to have a go at the farming life on his plot of the family's land, albeit without the Hittite ways of shunning any kind of technology.
You see, Jim has completely let go of the beliefs of his father (and clan patriarch) Isaiah's ways, and embraced the modern world, complete with a tractor and indoor plumbing. Predictably, this doesn't go over well with the Hittites, and both Jim and Martha are shunned by the religious people, most staunchly and painfully so by Isaiah himself and Jim's brother, John. They're not the only "godless" folk about, however; local waitress Louisa and her quirky, artsy daughter Faith are also the targets of derision from the fanatical zealots, although the "outsider" status that these people share doesn't stop the half-witted Hittite William from sneaking a peek at the ladies when chance permits it; William isn't the only thing stalking the darkness though. After Jim is killed in an unfortunate "accident" with his obviously godforsaken tractor, a couple of Martha's friends, Vicky and Lana, come to help her through her grief; Vicky even catches John's eye, causing him a crisis of faith. This, of course, creates a further rift in the religious community and in the already traumatized family. Finding themselves branded as "incubus" for both this and her refusal to sell Isaiah the farm, Martha and friends begin to be haunted by terrifying, surreal dreams and strange events; of course, it's not long before people begin to die in horrific ways around the farm.
Before all is said and done, dark revelations of bizarre secrets come to the surface, and death will mar the isolated farming community…but is the killer something of this earth, or beyond it?
I mentioned that this movie hit in the midst of the slasher era, and it shows; the POV shots of a black-gloved voyeur pull to mind many a giallo flick; the frenetic movements in some scenes coupled with the glint of a blade in the darkness would sit well with any fan of Friday the 13th…but there's more going on here: we also get some pretty inventive psychological horror, the conflict of old religion and new ideas, something of a precognitive Sleepaway Camp moment, and even possible supernatural activity! While all of this sounds great on paper, it was really, really too much for one film; the script at times seems as though it was written by three people who had no direct contact with each other, working instead through a go-between who had some moderate-to-severe ADHD issues. All of these factors combine to make the plot something of a convoluted mess, and it's not really obvious with just one viewing precisely what the hell is going on; the seriously WTF?? ending puts a definitive cherry on top of this confusion.
Having had nothing to do with the writing, Craven did the best he could with the material he had, and a lot of the genius that we know and love showed through; he was leaving behind his more grindhouse roots and moving on to bigger and better things, and his direction here is certainly indicative of this.
There's a bathtub scene that'll have you yelling at the screen (and will be very familiar to fans of A Nightmare On Elm Street); this and several other scenes will most certainly stay with you. The dream sequences (of course) and one especially spooky scene in a darkened barn are particularly nail-biting (there's one scene involving an arachnid that will put you off sleeping without your head covered for a while), showcasing Craven's talent for building terror. Although the film tends to drag in a lot of areas, one of these chilling moments is typically balanced in at just the right time to hold your interest. The relationships between the characters are also pretty convincing, with Maren Jensen (Martha), Susan Buckner (Vicky), and Sharon Stone (Lana) playing off the trio of old friends realistically. Jeff East (John) does a good job with his conflicted conscience, and Lois Nettleton (Louisa) and Lisa Hartman (Faith) are more than serviceable in their smaller roles; and when is it not good to see Michael Berryman (William)? The standout is Ernest Borgnine as Isaiah, in one of the most over-the-top and snarling performances of his career…albeit the character is a bit overdone, I wasn't pushed out by it; indeed, it served to make the fanatical religious leader more sinister to me. Sadly, this was somewhat wasted; although there was a lot of potential in the story for the Hittites and their leader, it really kinda fizzles out of the story as it goes on.
It's not a great flick, peeps; like I said, the plot is all over the place; the film seriously lacks in coherence. Still, I can't find it in me to say I don't like it; whereas it's not a flick I plug in often, I enjoy it every time I do. There's something about it, some bit o' pizazz that makes it a film that I don't mind checking out again from time to time. Is that Craven's influence? Undoubtedly some of it is…but the very confusion the flick inspires also contributes to it's mystique somehow…
…it's odd that the movie's biggest failing is also something that compels me to keep coming back to it…but we all know that there's something wrong with me.
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The Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) announces the release of the EXP 3G-SDI Module. Based on National Semiconductor's LMH0340/0341 3G-SDI serializer and deserializer, the new EXP module is designed to address the challenges faced by today's broadcast and professional video product designers.
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If someone walked out of the kitchen, she would see me sitting on the floor in front of the record player, weeping over a paring knife. But she would not see the thoughts darting behind my eyes. She would not see that I am afraid to live, but too scared to end my own life. She would not see that I wonder if I looked pretty. She would not see that I hope she would come across me like this, hope that she will be startled and concerned, hope that she will kneel down and wrap me in her arms. She will not see that something about that made me want to laugh, but my depression makes me feel guilty for ever feeling happy.
Someone did not walk in.
I take a shower, put on my clothes, and walk the mile to the restaurant where I work as a hostess. I smile at passersby, and forget how sad I am for a few minutes, but then I remember that I am depressed and I'm not allowed to feel joy. It delegitimizes my condition and gives someone the right to say, "See? It must not be that bad." I clock in, take my post at the door, and start wiping down menus as I contemplate whether I should tell my boyfriend that an acquaintance handcuffed me to his stove last night, leaving the key just a toe's length out of reach. When the guy returned three hours later, he was drunk with a girl hanging on his arm like a Christmas ornament, glittery and hollow.
"Why the fuck are you still here?"
"I couldn't reach…"
The girl picked up the key and crawled over to me, taking off the handcuffs, reeking of Red Bull and vodka.
"Do you wanna stick around and play with us for a little bit?" she asked. "Maybe you could handcuff me…"
My loneliness ached for promiscuous company, anything to keep me from going home to an empty apartment, but the acquaintance made it clear that I was unwelcome. I guess I misunderstood his initial invitation to come in for a drink. Maybe I overstayed. Maybe I shouldn't have told him about that time I felt the devil hovering over me, telling me I belonged to him. Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that I had a boyfriend.
"Hey, Lacy."
Tim, the manager, summons me out of my chronic ruminations as he approaches the hostess' stand and refills the business card holder.
"Hi, Tim."
"How was your night?"
"Okay, I guess."
Tim lifts an eyebrow and folds his arms over his chest.
"What's up?" he asks.
"Do you think I should tell my boyfriend that a guy handcuffed me to a stove?"
Tim's jaw drops and his brows knit together. I'm not sure if he's shocked more by what happened, or by my nonchalance.
"Lacy, you should tell a family member. Like your Dad? Or an uncle? Or the police. Jesus, are you okay?"
"Oh, yeah, I'm fine. He's a friend. I'm just wondering if it's something my boyfriend needs to know."
Tim rubs his face with his hands and shakes his head, "Oh my God, please don't do it right now. Wait until after work."
But I'm already texting Mark: Hey, we need to talk. Something happened last night. I'm at work right now. Talk to you later.
The restaurant phone rings. And rings. And rings because Tim is standing guard. When he finally answers, he can't even get a word in before Mark starts yelling, "Lacy?! What the hell happened?" Tim's face is red when he tells him not to call the restaurant, that we'll have to talk later. When he hangs up, the phone rings. And rings. And rings. For the next two hours, Tim has to answer and then hang up. My phone keeps lighting up, but I don't read the texts because I have customers to seat.
There's a lull in the action when my co-worker Mina comes up with some menus and asks me how I'm doing. Tim has all but disappeared, and I feel a little bad, but I'm mostly thinking about how angry Mark probably is with me.
"I'm all right."
"What'd you do last night?"
How can I resist? I tell her. She's got this look on her face like I'm crazy. I tell her that I'm in love with my boyfriend, and there's no one else for me. I'm gonna marry him.
"But you decided to go in some guy's apartment for a drink?" she asks.
"You know what, Lacy, you sound like two fucking people sometimes."
She turns on her heel, ponytail nearly whipping me in the face. I'm trying to understand what she meant when I unlock my phone and see the notification for thirteen messages from Mark. My heart starts to pound in my chest, and I know that physically I'm having a panic attack, but I'm so used to it that someone wouldn't be able to tell just by looking at me.
Lacy, what the fuck happened?
You can't say something like that and then ignore me.
Tell your boss to eat a dick.
What the hell did you do?
Did you cheat on me?
Lacy, I swear to God, if you cheated on me, it's over.
Call me as soon as you can.
Who was it?
Do I know him?
How could you do this to me again?
This is such bullshit.
You know what, forget it.
I'm sitting in front of the record player when I get home from work, listening to Damien Rice. I tried to call Mark, but he didn't answer. I kept calling. And calling. And calling until he must have turned off his phone, because it went straight to voicemail after a while. How long can I watch this record spin? How long until someone walks in and notices that my sadness is a thick skin, and I don't feel much of anything anymore? Lord, how long?
I'm sitting in front of the record player when I get home from work, listening to Damien Rice. I tried to call Mark, but he didn't answer. I kept calling. And calling. And calling until he must have turned off his phone, because it went straight to voicemail after a while. How long can I watch this record spin? How long until someone walks in and notices that my sadness is a thick skin, and I don't feel much of anything anymore? Lord, how long?
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Monday, March 31, 2014
Read // Listened // Watched // Savored: March Edition
March is a funny month, isn't it? It feels so very transitional, so in-between.
Here's a little peek at what I read, watched, listened to, and savored this month.
I finished reading Anne Lamott's Help, Thanks, Wow this month, and enjoyed her refreshingly honest and more-spiritual-than-religious take on matters of faith. "But grace can be the experience of a second wind," she writes. "...when even though what you want is clarity and resolution, what you get is stamina and poignancy and the strength to hang on."
I'm now onto Tiny Beautiful Things, and oh my goodness. I used to read Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar column on The Rumpus, and was always incredibly moved by her ability to relate so intimately to her advice-seekers, her uncanny ability to make the personal universal and the universal so very personal. I'd held off on purchasing the book, feeling as if I'd probably already read the best of her material in her previous columns, but there is something so powerful about absorbing it in book form. It reads like a deliciously relatable memoir, and I can't get enough.
Black Coffee and Bacon. Love this.
Watching & Listening
Hunger Games Soundtrack // Hanging On // Maps (Cover) // So This Is Goodbye // Pale Sun Rose
I was fortunate enough to see the phenomenally talented Lake Street Dive live at Denver's Bluebird Theater last weekend. For a sample, check out their covers of I Want You Back and Rich Girl, plus You Go Down Smooth, Bad Self-Portraits, and Don't Make Me Hold Your Hand.
True Detective. Did you watch it? I can't get the haunting Louisiana bayou imagery (not to mention Matthew McConaughey's stunning performance) out of my mind. I'm so curious about the next season already.
I found this interview with Bobby McFerrin to be a beautiful meditation on the intersection of divinity and creativity.
On the topic of podcasts, I'm enjoying working my way through Caiti's recent roundup of her favorites.
Smoothies from Whole Foods. My favorite is a combination of almond milk, almond butter, dates, and bananas. It's the perfect post-run fuel.
A sushi date night at Sushi Zanmei. (With our upcoming move, we've reined in our dining habits a bit for economic reasons, so this felt like a real indulgence.) We had yellowtail with jalapeño and ponzu, seared scallop, fresh salmon, and a spicy crunchy tuna roll with avocado and watercress.
All the citrus I can get my hands on. Tangelos, tangerines, Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges, plus lemon and lime in everything.
Rosewood and nag champa incense.
Water flavored with fresh mint.
Longer days and warmer temps.
And finally, this quote from Rumi:
"There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled.
There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled.
You feel it, don't you?"
What are you reading, watching, listening to, and savoring right now?
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Transformative Cilantro Mint Cabbage Slaw
A case of respiratory flu and the ensuing bone-deep exhaustion combined with the change in seasons has my appetite all over the map. I've alternated between wanting nothing but mugs of steaming hot ginger-garlic chicken broth and feeling suddenly ravenous for all the lean protein and vegetables I can get my hands on. Eggs, kale, chicken, avocado, repeat.
I am so grateful for the clarity with which my body asks for what it needs to repair and restore, and I am trying to listen very closely right now. I have the sense that the only way to fully regain my strength is to pay very, very close attention to the cues of my physical self, as odd as they may be. There have been days that my body has asked me to run despite the illness, practically pleading with me for the fresh air, the sunlight, the circulation of blood, and the detoxification of sweat. So I ran. There have been days that my body very clearly needed rest. So I rested. Similarly, requests for hot showers, hot tea, eucalyptus oil diffused in a humidifier, canceled plans, and 10-hour sleeps have been granted. It's rough to be so run down, but also feels really good to take such good care of myself. It's as if I'm digging down deep into my reserves and re-building myself stronger than I existed before.
At the beginning of this week, I had a yen for something sharply tart and tangy, something crunchy with a zing to cut through the dull ache that seems to have set up camp in my head and lungs. This cabbage slaw recipe is one I've made before, but I decided, on a whim, to add some fresh mint and it was transformed from a zippy close slaw to a refreshingly zippy coleslaw.
Who knew a humble herb held such transformative powers?
2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
2 cups purple cabbage, finely shredded
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup scallions, diced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbs fresh mint, chopped
Juice of half a lime
3 tsp tamari (or coconut aminos, for strict Paleo)
2 tbsp rice vinegar (or coconut vinegar, for strict Paleo)
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
To Make:
Combine cabbage, almonds, scallions, cilantro, mint, and lime juice in a large bowl and mix together with a fork. In a separate container, whisk the tamari, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and ginger together until they are well-combined. Drizzle the dressing on top of the cabbage mixture, and stir again with the fork to make sure the dressing coats everything well. Taste, and adjust your ingredients as needed (tamari for saltiness, lime for acidity, etc.).
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Spring Cravings: A Few Things I'm Loving
Something about warmer weather and longer days just feels easier, and ease sounds like a beautiful soul-nourishing intention for the season, given the winter I've had.
Just for fun, I put together a little collection of things that feel right--things that feel like ease--right now.
Clockwise, from upper-left:
Juniper Ridge Campfire Incense Set
To me, spring's arrival in Colorado is all about the pleasures of the great outdoors, captured gorgeously by these wildcrafted incense sticks. Imagine a mellow Saturday evening on the patio, the dusty sweet pine scent of Desert Pinon in the air, or a morning of spring cleaning accompanied by the brisk, energy-clearing properties of White Sage. The collection also includes Douglas Fir, Siskiyou, Death Valley, and Sweetgrass.
Rosy Rings Honey Tobacco Beeswax Blend Votive
A new season begs for a fresh candle burning on my coffee table. While Honey Tobacco may not seem an especially spring-like scent--with its mix of almond, honey flower, crushed tobacco, patchouli, warm amber, sandalwood, and tonka bean--its exactly the kind of warm and earthy fragrance I love year-round. Hand-poured in Denver, this candle will pair well with the bourbon cocktails I have planned for patio season (we'll talk about that in a minute).
TOMS Blue Chambray Correa Sandals
As if I needed more fuel for my TOMS obsession, their spring line of sandals is perfectly versatile with the brand's signature blend of simplicity and detail. This chambray pair will work just as well with a breezy sundress for weekend trips to the farmers' market as it will with tailored black skinnies, a crisp tee, and a blazer for work. Plus, an excuse for a pedicure? Yes, please.
Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey
Spring is for gathering out-of-doors with friends. Watching the sun slip behind the mountains, casting the last of its rosy glow across the deck. Something good on the grill. A little music playing in the background, perhaps bluegrass or some gypsy jazz. Laughter, stories, fireflies, and an inch or two of this, on the rocks or in a cocktail if you prefer.
Poetry Fashion Tees
*Note the tee itself is no longer available on the site*
Easy and breezy is the name of the game when it comes to my spring style. Neutral pieces like these slouchy tees can be dressed up or down, and layered under anything to accommodate the season's sometimes-fickle weather patterns. I'd wear 'em with leggings, a denim jacket, a pendant necklace, and the aforementioned TOMS.
Other Spring Cravings (Not Pictured):
Picnics, freshly shelled peas, asparagus, Meyer lemon-flavored everything, citrus in general, post-work trail runs, live music, fresh herbs from the garden, some pretty ceramic planters, wildflowers, honeysuckle, sunny mornings, rainy afternoons, and a good book to dive into. (What's everyone reading right now?)
Labels: simple pleasures, spring
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Southwest Sweet Potatoes With Poached Eggs
"If we were taught to cook as we are taught to walk, encouraged first to feel for pebbles with our toes, then to wobble forward and fall, then had our hands firmly tugged on so we would try again, we would learn that being good at it relies on something deeply rooted, akin to walking, to get good at which we need only guidance, senses, and a little faith...Instinct, whether on the ground or in the kitchen, is not a destination but a path." ― Tamar Adler, An Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and GraceHow are you, friends? I will admit that, amidst this busy season of my life, I am finding myself massively run down. Last night, I canceled all my weekend plans, went to bed at 8pm, and slept until almost 10am this morning.
So much about this past year has felt guided by instinct, instead of logic. I left a great job that no longer felt right, took another that felt like (and has turned out to be) a great fit, and have made more decisions based on gut feeling than ever before. Since moving to Colorado really, I've had the sensation of being propelled forward by some unseen momentum, self-contained and yet decidedly not in control.
Now I wobble forward toward a new set of adventures--moving into my first real house, among others--feeling my way, relying on my senses and a little bit of grace. It's halfway between a paralyzing stress and a stunning exhilaration, and I'm trying to stay present.
Perhaps relatedly, my appetite's betrayed me lately. Whether it's the stress or the change in seasons, I've had a harder time identifying foods that sound good. Today, the simple rootedness of sweet potato held appeal, so I went with it. Very few things feel in my control right now, but making a healthy and wholesome brunch is one of them.
Half a sweet potato
1/3 cup freshly made pico de gallo (homemade or store-bought)
1/3 cup shredded cotija
1 slice of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 eggs, poached
1 tbsp scallions, chopped
Pat of fresh grass-fed butter or ghee
Cilantro, chopped
To Make:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Make your sweet potato by poking it a few times with the tines of a fork, then baking it in the oven for 40 minutes or until it's done. Once it's done, cut about half of it into slices or cubes. (Save the other half for another meal.) Top the sweet potato with a pat of butter or ghee, the pico de gallo, crumbled bacon, and shredded cotija. Meanwhile, poach two eggs and, when done, add them to the top of the other ingredients. Sprinkle the whole thing with a bit of chopped scallion, and, optionally, some chopped cilantro. Douse liberally with Cholula hot sauce, as desired.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Fuel for Life: My Weekly Meal Plan
|Yesterday's breakfast: poached local eggs, smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, squeeze of lemon.
Between our upcoming move, preparing for my PHR certification exam, and some forthcoming travel, life's about to get busy. Really busy. When things speed up, it's tempting to take shortcuts in other areas of life, like my commitment to clean eating and daily runs. However, I know it's precisely when things feel chaotic that I most need the sustenance of true nourishment. It's pretty simple, really. Clean fuel = the best and most productive output. Here's what that looks like this week.
Monday: Paleo Meatloaf with sautéed garlicky kale
I'll be prepping this tonight so that I can enjoy a quick yet hearty meal tomorrow night. The weather's supposed to be gorgeous again tomorrow (70's and sunny), so with the extra hour of daylight, I'll definitely be hitting the trails for a post-work run. It will be nice to have dinner ready to go when I get home.
Tuesday: Salmon, Zucchini, and Lemon Skewers with salad greens
This looks like a delicious and slightly different take on your typical baked salmon dish and will make good use of the extra zucchini and lemons I happen to have from last week's grocery haul.
Wednesday: Loaded Sweet Potato with a toppings bar
This is a fun and economical way to turn a humble baked sweet potato into an entire meal. Just bake your sweet potato, then top with whatever your heart desires! My personal favorites include diced avocado, pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, chopped scallions, and a little bit of crumbled queso fresco. Crispy pieces of bacon are always a welcome addition.
Thursday: Leftover Meatloaf and sautéed garlicky kale
By the time Thursday rolls around, ease is the name of the game. Leftover meatloaf and kale sounds about right.
Friday: Out to eat!
Saturday: Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken
I have been really into roasted red peppers lately, and our Whole Foods carries them fresh at the salad bar, marinated in only olive oil. The savory red pepper combines with the creamy tang of goat cheese to create an elegant meal that tastes like it takes way more effort than it actually does. (My secret for moist and flavorful baked chicken? Throw a splash of white wine in the pan before you put it in the oven! I'll serve this chicken with a side of steamed broccoli topped with olive oil and sea salt.
Sunday: Leftover Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken
I like to add variety to leftovers by mixing up the side dishes, so on Sunday I'll serve this with wilted spinach over grain-free almond flour fettucine.
What are you cooking and eating this week?
Check out past meal plans here for more inspiration.
Labels: food, meal plans
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
The Good Stuff
The vision of a bungalow that you've held in your heart for so long comes suddenly to life, complete with wood floors, a sun porch, and a vegetable garden. The signed lease feels like a sheaf of gold leaf in your hand.
An early evening run becomes a meditation on the beauty of the sun setting over the mountains, the distant plum and smoke-hued peaks rising to meet a fiery sky.
People appear in your life when you need them, to illuminate the things you need to learn.
A spring thaw announces itself in the laughter emanating from a patio down the street, in the twirling rapids of a creek filled high with snowmelt, and in the rose gold tint of the late afternoon sun.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Read // Listened // Watched // Savored: February Edition
Here's a little peek at what I read, watched, listened to, and savored this month.
I downloaded and quickly devoured Still Writing: The Pleasures and Perils of a Creative Life after seeing Caiti's recommendation on Goodreads, and I'm so glad I did. "Everything you need to know about life can be learned from a genuine and ongoing attempt to write," Shapiro writes. Her description of writing as a lens through which to see our lives more clearly has inspired me deeply this past month.
While I'm not a traditionally religious person, certain spiritual themes have felt especially relevant in recent weeks. Themes like grace, wonder, and awe seem to be inquiring at the door, and I find myself open to the questions they bring. I'm eager to dive into Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers, Anne Lamott's take on the role of prayer in our everyday lives.
I have not gotten my hands on a copy yet, but am looking forward to reading the inaugural edition of Fellow, a magazine "rooted in the pursuit of creating simple, tangible experiences centered on the act of gathering together and sharing the stories of individuals, craftsmen, and artists who make Colorado great." With Happyolks' Kelsey Brown as Editor in Chief, I'm certain I will treasure this publication, and happily, the nearest stockist is just blocks from my home.
I'm so glad one of my all-time favorite bloggers is blogging again. Her new site, Wee Mountains, focuses on wholehearted motherhood with the same relate-ability that made Naturally Nina such a joy to read. Though I don't yet have wee ones of my own, I find wisdom and humor in Nina's perspective on parenting with intention.
Other peoples' daily rituals and routines fascinate me to no end, and this new-to-me blog is fanning the flame big-time.
Watching & Listening
If you haven't yet, you must watch Seth Rogen absolutely kill it in his testimony before Congress on the need for Alzheimer's research. (Also of note: he's been calling out senators who ditched the hearing.)
Stop what you're doing and watch Mortified Nation, a touching and hilarious documentary about the performance series in which adults read their childhood diaries to a live audience. Some of the narratives are uproariously funny, some are unspeakably sad, but all are deeply healing in a we-made-it-through-that-and-we're-still-here kind of way.
I have been having some of the best runs of my life listening to this playlist. The mix of guilty pleasures (looking at you Rihanna) and hip-hop keeps me motivated from the first mile to the last.
I can't stop listening to this newly discovered track from The National. Apparently it's from a video game soundtrack, which I guess explains why I never heard it till now. #notagamer
It's a little heavy-handed, but this video encapsulates so much of what I love about where I live.
Eggs with sliced avocado and smoked salmon. Eggs with chicken sausage and kale. Eggs with spinach dressed with lemon garlic aioli. Eggs with sautéed zucchini and shallots. Eggs with local bacon.
Simple, nourishing dinners like this baked lemon chicken. I added oregano and a splash of white wine to the pan (plus another, decidedly more generous splash into my glass).
Morning runs and evening at-home yoga.
Perusing houses online and allowing myself to get a little excited about the prospect of moving into a sweet little bungalow when our apartment's lease expires this summer...
What are you reading, watching, listening to, and savoring right now?
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|13th October 2015, 16:36
re: My Diesel Ford Figo Zxi - 2 Years & 30,000+ Kms. Update: Rusting Issues
Our Ladakh Travelogue is up and you can see what all the Figo saw, by just merely following the link as under :
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...kolkata-7.html (Sailed through the high passes in Hatchbacks, SUVs & a Sedan - Our Ladakh chapter from Kolkata)
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|18th November 2015, 15:59
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Completed 22222 Kms a couple of weeks back. Sharing a Picture :
Though not a Milestone by any means !!
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|19th November 2015, 21:11
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Have been travelling recently a lot for work within the State of West Bengal. Just sharing some pictures of the short trips done in the Figo to various places in recent times.
Sector : Digha Mohana and interiors of East Midnapore District such as Itaberia & Dewliahat
Enroute Dewliahat :
Enroute Itaberia :
At the serene Mohana Beach (not open to tourists) :
Sector : Debra, Ashari & Gologram in West Midnapore District :
Narrow country roads :
No road existed and a river was to be crossed :
Got onto the Bamboo Bridge to cross the river :
Some posing around :
Sector : Midnapore, Nimpura, Lodhasuli, Manickpara & Khalseuli in West Midnapore District
An evening drive to Midnapore :
Approaching Lodhasuli on NH-6 :
Interiors from Lodhasuli :
Approaching Manickpara :
Return road from Khalseuli which connects to NH-6 on Nimpura :
All sorts of roads and all sorts of places. The "Fordy" has been reliable and dependable as always.
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|2nd January 2016, 13:20
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This happened a few weeks ago :
My Figo's Bluetooth Connect is having certain Issues and fails to connect to any device. It's a pairing issue. The system is recognizing the device which it is trying to connect with, but at the time of pairing it says Connection Error.
What I have done :
On further discussions with FASC it was brought to my notice that they will have to send the System to the Vendor in Chennai and that it shall be repaired under warranty.
My query is :
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|2nd February 2016, 17:22
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Sometime around Mid JAN 2016 : The pairing issue has been resolved !! Referred to the Audio System Manual given by Ford and unpaired all the devices with the System and a Settings Reset worked. So thankfully no issues and indeed the Manual came in very handy.
Last week of January 2016 after completing 25,000 Kms on the Odo : Did an impromptu Oil Change @ Ganges Ford using the Castrol Edge 5W40 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil. Changed the Oil Filter and Gasket as well. Cost of Oil - MRP Rs.4,820/= (I got it much cheaper being attached to the industry) plus additional labour charges of Rs.640/=. Would be able to comment only after using it for a while.
31st of January 2016 : Had to go to Midnapore to attend a Function at a very close friend's house who has recently been blessed with a Baby Boy. So it was me and my 5 year old daughter who set sail for Midnapore. Enroute I thought of Catching up with the Entire TEAM BHP Kolkata Team @ Gadiara who were put up at the WBTDC accommodation there for our Winter Meet, but could not make it as there was another car who was supposed to follow me to Midnapore that day. Did the good 300 Kms drive that day and on the way back met up with BHPian UltimateChamp @ Kolaghat Express Food Plaza. Did a spirited drive back to Kolkata together !!
The Untold Story :
While heading back home I was on AJC Bose road flyover bound towards Park Circus. I was cruising at a decent speed, when at the last leg of the flyover which has a blind curve, I suddenly saw traffic stalled on it. I did not have any other option left with me rather than applying a sudden brake; which I did. Suddenly, I felt that the LHS brakes had engaged whereas the RHS brake probably did not (as efficiently) as the car started to drift to the right by screeching and there was immense rubber burning with white fumes all around as I was heading straight to the side barrier of the flyover. I counter steered and released the brakes. The car just fishtailed and came back to position and I again applied the brakes to save it from hitting the side barrier and the car ahead of me and parked behind the car ahead uniformly.
It all happened within seconds and thankfully I could control the car avoiding the probable fatal accident that the scenario could have resulted in. I checked my ORVM and could not see a thing behind thanks to the white fumes of the rubber burning.
The best part was a taxi came and parked beside me and said "Dada kya stunt maara hai" and my response to that was
The very next day took the car to Alok Automobiles to find out that the Brake Rotors had overheated and disintegrated.
Work Performed :
Got 16 New Wheel Lug Nuts from Alok Automobiles as while opening the wheels, a couple of the wheel nuts just refused to open. At the end had to heat up the nut in order to melt it down and get the wheel out.
Cost of the Wheel Nuts - Rs.1,600/=
Sharing some pictures :
I do not know whether I saved the Figo or the Figo saved us in the above situation. But, whatever it is, all is well that ends well with no scars on either the man or the car. Considering that my 5 year old daughter was also on board with me, the recollection of the incident really does shake me up !!
Leaving behind what happened, the Figo is ready to Rock On again and so am I. Sharing that customary snap of the Figo for the miles to come it's way.
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|3rd February 2016, 12:08
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I have been using Semi Synthetic Oil previously also of other brands with which I was extremely satisfied. I wanted to try Castrol Edge 5W40 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil, just for the experience
However, I personally feel that it was a let down and I find it to be a little too Over Hyped w.r.t. the performance benefits that it provides. The previous Semi Synthetic 5W30 Engine Oil was a better performer with which I did my Ladakh Trip. Though the Castrol EDGE is better than the Mineral 5W30 Oil that Ford usually uses. This is available at FASS as well.
I went to Alok Automobiles to get the car checked. The observation was that changing the Brake Pads and resurfacing the Discs would have sorted the issue. Had i gone to FASS, they would have asked me to change the Brake Pads as well as the Brake Disc/ Rotors as they do not have any provision for resurfacing the Brake Discs. Who likes an unnecessary pocket pinch ?
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Nice update Arav.
Wasn't aware of the incident you had on AJC Bose Road fly-over after our drive on NH-6. So glad you, your daughter and your car is ok.
Was it only because of dust in rear drum and brake shoe ? Or the heated brake rotors that were at fault ? Or a combination of worn out pads,rusted rotors due to cleaning with water and dusty shoe and drum,all together ?
Drive safe dude
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@Arav dada, where did you get your Aux lights fixed. I mean not the place of workshop but the place of fixing them inside the bumper. I have installed them from the lower side of the bumper and not much happy with the focus.
Please post pix if you have any which were shot while getting them installed.
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|30th March 2016, 12:05
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An inverted "L" Clamp has been welded to the Front Cross Beam Behind the Number Plate. Two small cuts have been made on the Bumper from where the clamps jut out; on which the Hella(s) have been installed.
The focus of my ones are perfect though with this setting !! Hope this helps !!
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|11th May 2016, 18:55
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Have been travelling extensively in remote places within Rural Bengal in recent times and would like to share some pictures of the Figo in Action. These are all random pictures from the West Midnapore District in West Bengal covering places like Belda, Rohini, Gopiballabhpur, Chandrakona Road, Garhbeta, Amlagora, Humgarh and others in the vicinity.
However, have faced some issues with the Set of Horns installed earlier and have had to shift to BOSCH (Windtone type) pair of horns which indeed shouts pretty well. Cost Rs.550/= (including Wiring)
Furthermore, while on tour, the RHS Hella somehow got damaged as the Hella plastic casing got cracked and the Glass Unit with the reflector was disengaged with the casing and was hanging with the help of the wiring. I had to put the Hella Covers on and drive through the night.
Another Rs.5,000/= for the Hella On the contrary, got plastic soldering done to the Plastic Casing of the Hella and it is all set again. Cost Rs.50/= including opening, soldering and fitting. What a Deal !!
Also, thanks to my daughter's naughtiness which managed to break the previous Mobile Holder, was compelled to buy a new one. Cost Rs.300/= (of Universal brand). This one is more sturdy, neater and better by all means for the buck.
Basically, all spent on the Add-Ons and the accessories for the Figo and nothing on the mechanical as it is running perfectly fine so far.
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16th of May 2016 : The RHS HeadLamp Bulb went off a few days back while I was returning to Kolkata from a business trip last week. So, got the HeadLight Bulbs replaced having the same configuration. Sharing a picture :
Cost - Rs.590/=
19th of May 2016 : Sent the Car to the Ganges Ford Workshop today for a General Check Up as might plan a Roadtrip to the Himalayas sometime next week. I felt that it was time that the AC Filter was checked once. Got it checked and replaced too. A picture of the Old one :
Job Performed :
Overall Vehicle Check Up (comes with a Report Card) :
Total Charges Paid at Ford Authorized Service Centre - Rs.958/=
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@aj-got-bhp: That's an awesome log of your Figo! I just read that entire thing and you've done some amazing trips with the car! Keep munching on those miles!
I couldn't agree with you more about how brilliant the Figo is. I own a petrol 2012 EXi and love driving it, especially on the highways.
I did take special notice to the mods that you did on yours, focusing on the headlamp relay kit and the high power bulbs. How are they holding up? Apart from changing the bulb, have you had any other maintenance tasks or problems? And considering that you do a lot of night driving, you'd be best to recommend a solution.
I am really keen on upgrading mine too. Any advice from you would be super helpful! I'll probably take a call this week on what you advise.
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The Assistant is the story of a penniless drifter who befriends a poor Jewish grocer and falls in love with the grocer's daughter, and finds himself on a path toward self-knowledge, moral renewal and ultimately conversion. Published in 1957, this is the work that made Malamud's reputation as a novelist.
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Law Student Earns Spot at Top Gun Trial Competition
The trial teams from the College of Law recently concluded one of their most impressive seasons—and it's not quite over yet.
Jennifer Camillo, a third-year law student, has earned a spot at the Baylor Law School 2014 Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition taking place June 4-8 in Waco, Texas. The invitation-only mock trial tournament takes the best trial advocates from 16 of the top advocacy schools in the nation and has them go head-to-head for the honor of being named National Top Gun. The first-place winner receives $10,000.
Founded in 2010, Baylor Law's Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition creates a challenging atmosphere for competitors. Unlike other mock trial competitions, participants do not receive the case file until they arrive in Waco—just 24 hours before the first round of trials begin.
The law schools invited to the 2014 Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition are:
- Chicago-Kent College of Law
- Duquesne University School of Law
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- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center
- Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
- South Texas College of Law
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- Washington University School of Law
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Along with Baylor Law School, the 2014 Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition is sponsored by the Texas-based law firm of Naman Howell Smith & Lee.