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If you were reading the video-game internet this weekend, your various feeds probably looked something like this: Titanfall Titanfall Titans Titanfall Titans Fall Titanfall Titanfall Titans Titanic Falling Titans Titanfall Titanfall!
Blah blah, everyone is super psyched about Titanfall. The previously closed beta is now open to everyone on Xbox One and likely opening up soon on PC. One of the most hyped games of the year—or at least, the first part of the year—is finally playable for a big chunk of the public.
I was away most of the weekend so I'm still forming my own opinions—I've somehow managed to avoid playing the game at every press event it's been featured at since E3. With that in mind, I'm very curious what all of you who have been playing the beta think. I've seen a lot of reader opinions under a variety of other Titanfall-related posts, but figured I'd give everyone a centralized place to talk about the game.
If you're playing: What do you think? Does the beta live up to the hype? What are some things you hope Respawn will tweak between now and release? What kind of Titan do you drive, and have you got any tips?

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41.0607 Proceedings before the Board.
(a) Proceedings before the Board shall be in accordance with such rules, not inconsistent with this title, as the Board shall prescribe. The rules shall include requirements that:
(1) the person be given such notice as is reasonable under all the circumstances of the nature of the charges, against him and the time and place of the proceedings;
(2) the person have the privilege of being represented by such counsel as he shall choose;
(3) the person have a reasonable opportunity to examine the evidence against him, present evidence on his own behalf and cross-examine witnesses; and
(4) no decision of deportability be valid unless it is based upon reasonable, substantial and appropriate evidence.
(b) The Board need not adhere to strict rules of evidence.History: 1984, PL 18-52 § 2.
Case Notes:
Aliens facing deportation hearings are to be given notice which is "reasonable under the circumstances." A.S.C.A. §§ 41.0205(7)(a), 41.0607(a)(1). Farapo v. American Samoa Government, 23 A.S.R.2d 136 (1993).
The Immigration Board's merely announcing a sponsorship's termination fails to meet the notice requirements for a deportation hearing, as the notice must include the time and place of the hearing. A.S.C.A. §§ 41.0205(7)(a), 41.0607(a)(1). Farapo v. American Samoa Government, 23 A.S.R.2d 136 (1993).


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Whatever your project - no matter how big or small - "PRINCE2 For Dummies, 2009 Edition" is the perfect guide to using this project management method to help ensure its success. Fully updated with the 2009 practice guidelines, this book will take you through every step of a project - from planning and establishing roles to closing and reviewing - offering practical and easy-to-understand advice on using PRINCE2. It also shows how to use the method when approaching the key concerns of project management, including setting up effective controls, managing project risk, managing quality and controlling change. PRINCE2 allows you to divide your project into manageable chunks, so you can make realistic plans and know when resources will be needed. "PRINCE2 For Dummies, 2009 Edition" provides you with a comprehensive guide to its systems, procedures and language so you can run efficient and successful projects. "PRINCE2 For Dummies, 2009 Edition" includes: Part I: How PRINCE Can Help You - Chapter 1: So What's a Project Method and Why Do I Need to Use One? - Chapter 2: Outlining the Structure of PRINCE2 - Chapter 3: Getting Real Power from PRINCE2 Part II: Working Through Your Project - Chapter 4: Checking the Idea Before You Start - Chapter 5: Planning the Whole Project: Initiation - Chapter 6: Preparing for a Stage in the Project - Chapter 7: Controlling a Stage - Chapter 8: Building the Deliverables - the Work of the Teams - Chapter 9: Finishing the Project - Chapter 10: Running Effective Project Boards Part III: Help with PRINCE Project Management - Chapter 11: Producing and Updating the Business Case - Chapter 12: Deciding Roles and Responsibilities - Chapter 13: Managing Project Quality - Chapter 14: Planning the Project, Stages, and Work Packages - Chapter 15: Managing Project Risk - Chapter 16: Controlling Change and Controlling Versions - Chapter 17: Monitoring Progress and Setting Up Effective Controls Part IV: The Part of Tens - Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Make PRINCE Work Well - Chapter 19: Ten Tips for a Good Business Case - Chapter 20: Ten Things for Successful Project Assurance Part V: Appendices - Appendix A: Looking into PRINCE Qualifications - Appendix B: Glossary of the Main PRINCE2 Terms
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Back in 2007, Thodio made the lovingly hand-crafted iBox speakers. But you know what? That was then. In today's rough and tumble world, your iPod needs speakers wrought with freakin kevlar. Welcome, survivalists, to the Thodio A-Box.
The innards are the same as the iBox, with your choice between two 25 watt amplifier or a "heavy duty" 70 watts. But really, the guts aren't the selling point for this bad boy. Heck, even Thodio knows that:
The iPod/mp3 player can be connected on the outside of the A-BOX as well as the inside so you can listen to your tunes while running around with the A-BOX for example or just protecting your iPod from bullets and stuff.
You know, bullets and stuff. What else does the heavy version offer? If the speakers are driven too loud, you get a "funky disco effect."
Sure, the heavy duty version'll run you $611, but that's a small price to pay for being able to dance under the funky disco lights of your blown-out speakers, firing round after round at it late into the night. [Thodio via The Awesomer]


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Pointers Youth Cafe - afternoon
Date: 2020-12-11 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Venue: Pointers Drop-in Centre | City: Stornoway, UK
Pointers is open every Friday afternoon 1.30pm – 4.30pm
There is no cost, it is open to everyone aged 12-25 and you can come and go as you please. Chill out on the sofas, listen to music, watch telly or play pool. We have a tuck shop and coffee machine and there are friendly youth workers on hand for a yarn if you want.
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US awkward rockers Make Believe have cancelled their European tour, due to take place next month.
The Tim Kinsella-fronted four-piece announced the following at their website:
Bad news: Make Believe has been forced to cancel their tour dates in Europe this December. Make Believe is sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. More information will be posted soon.
Until that 'more information' is public, here are the affected dates.
4 Exeter The Cavern
5 Leeds The Brudenell Social Club
6 Liverpool The Magnet
7 London The Windmill
8 Bristol Thekla
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Archive for 2011
We ventured out of our normal playground of the Hudson Valley and traveled into the world famous New York City to have dinner at the Neely's Barbecue Parlor Manhattan's Upper East Side on First Avenue. Funny, I've grown up just about an hour outside of NYC and have never had an overwhelming desire to go into the city unless for a specific adventure/event or show and dinner and yet people travel from all over the world to visit the famous "Big Apple." -Not that I don't enjoy an evening in the city every now and then because I do, I just don't know that I would make that my vacation destination of choice, perhaps that is because I have such easy access and can visit anytime….
Well, back to the Neely's! My mother (Mama D as my honey calls her) LOVES to watch the cooking shows on the Food Network– including Down Home with the Neely's. So when my mother told me that the Neely's recently opened a new restaurant in the city and suggested we go for dinner one night, we agreed.
So we booked our table via Open Table and off we went. Arriving a bit early, we enjoyed sitting at the bar looking around at the various dining rooms that surrounded the bar and chatting with Nicki. Nicki and her friend "Wilbur" filled us in on the how and when Pat & Gina Neely came to be part of the Merchants and how warm and friendly they really are. Each dining room is uniquely decorated each with its own ambiance and flare.
As we normally do, we decided on two different dishes that we would share/sample. First we started with the Candied Thick Cut Slab Bacon which is bacon strip coated with brown sugar & slow baked until it's crispy and it was definitely crispy! We then settled on the Pork Sampler Platter of Spare ribs, baby back ribs & pulled pork and the famous "Blue Ribbon" Chicken (Aka Pat's beer can chicken) a free range chicken cooked with a pabst blue ribbon beer can in its belly! The chicken came with 2 side dishes and the pork sampler came with one side so we had the delicious corn bread, the southern creamed corn and the sweet potato fries! The chicken was great1 It was moist and juicy and I added the Neely's Spicy sauce and all I can say is hmm hmm good! The corn bread was delicious (which actually isn't considered a side we just made it one of our sides) as were the sweet potato fries! For me the southern creamed corn wasn't all that creamy but, none-the-less it was good.
Then of course there is desert, our favorite! Now, for those of you that follow WonderfulWonders, you know my honey and I always split a dessert, well, this time we didn't . . .shocking right! We thought we probably wouldn't be back to the Neely's so we should be fair to them and experience as much as we could (LOL). We did of course share; so together we shared the Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese icing, which honesty was a bit dry for my taste and the Blackberry Cobbler with vanilla ice cream which was my favorite of the two.
A small selection of merchandise is available in a small curio cabinet in the foyer and on their store page of the website.
So, for all you southern folk livin here in the north, we would say the Neely's Barbecue Parlor is a "must-do" the next time you visit Manhattan!
As always, I wish you days filled with wonder – take a minute to wonder what it is that made you smile today!
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Local Events Close to Home in Westchester County, NY
Hi everyone. . .wow we have missed being able to take our famous "day-trips" in and around the Hudson Valley this summer! Between all the rain and our busy schedules this year we were not been out 'n about as much as we normally are, but, the few places we went were wonderful!
In between the many many rain filled weekends we enjoyed activities much closer to home than we normally do including:
The 14th Annual Peekskill Celebration the first weekend in August. We rushed to Peekskill's Riverfront Green Park to watch the Dragons on the Hudson dragon boat races which started early in the morning on Saturday (before the rain). This was my first time seeing these boats first hand. The workmanship in the design/ construction of these boats is wonderful; not to mention the much needed strength/stamina it takes to actually paddle one of these boats. These boats are rich in history and a treat to watch!
Because it was yet another cool/over-cast day, the crowds seemed to hold off in the morning when we were there but as the day went on more people arrived to take part in the Peekskill Celebration, enjoy good food and visit the many booths.
Once again the sun was finally shining on Sept. 10th, we took advantage of the great day and attend the 6th Annual Cortlandt Family Fun Day in Montrose, NY. This was a cute / fun day for the families in Cortlandt. And, with the record breaking rain fall during August, the sunshine and a day of games, food and entertainment was just was area families needed.
On Sept. 24th we went to the 3rd Hudson Valley Irish Fest at the Riverfront Green in Peekskill, NY. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Irish culture and especially Irish music. My Dad's family hales from Ireland with my father's great uncle being Daniel O'Connell, the famed "Liberator" of Ireland. We sat and enjoyed music by Celtic Cross, a wonderful pop/folk band with a traditional Celtic Irish influence. Led by lead vocalist Kathleen Lee (I'm actually named after/for the song "I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen") is outstanding and amazing to listen to!
Okay, so we all know how very much I love traveling to the Catskills, I've been going their since I was a child with my family for Sunday afternoon drives and now I enjoy spending long weekends traipsing around the Catskills. While I have not yet had the pleasure of staying at Gavin's, it is without a doubt on our list of places to stay. At the festival I bought the most amazing celtic cross garden statue! I love it! And, the amazing thing was the designer of the piece Bill Bywater of Bywater.com is the brother of someone my honey used to work with in Poughkeepsie, NY – which made purchasing this handmade piece even more special!
Also on Sept. 24th we attended the 1st Buchanan Family Day at the Buchanan Pavilion in Buchanan, NY. Like the Cortlandt Family Fun Day, this event was intended to give the families of Buchanan an opportunity to get together as a community, enjoy each other's company, meet neighbors perhaps they hadn't met and provide a fun filled environment for the children complete with face painting, pumpkin panting, a DJ providing live music and great food provided by Buchanan Fire Department and Two Brother's Pizzeria,! Buchanan's newest eatery Taste was also there meeting and greeting their neighbors! From pumpkin painting to face painting, fun, food and entertainment, who could ask for more. . .the event was well attended and enjoyed by all!
As always, I wish you days filled with wonder – take a minute to wonder what it is that made you smile today!
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"Festa Italiana Peekskill" Festival 2011
The summer is winding down and the evening temperatures are starting to cool down here in the Hudson Valley. Of course for all of you that follow WonderfulWonders you already know how very important it is to my honey & I to support local businesses, vendors and events. This weekend we did just that by attending the 2nd year for the new "Festa Italiana Peekskill" festival.
What began with general conversation at Ciro's Restaurant on South Street in Peekskill (in Westchester County NY) has turned into "Festa Italiana Peekskill" thanks to organizer/director Frank Cimino. Apparently after doing some research it was discovered that 20% of Peekskill's population is made up of Italian/Americans. With that, Mr. Cimino was on a quest, a quest to bring an Italian festival to Peekskill. Last year Mr. Cimino and a group/army of volunteers got together to bring what was a childhood memory of the great smells of good food, good conversation with family & friends to life in Peekskill.
Similar to their neighbors in Verplanck NY, who has proudly hosted the Italian Feast presented by The Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel for the past 89years, Peekskill now proudly celebrates their "Festa Italiana Peekskill" Festival during the Feast of the Assumption. The "Festa Italiana Peekskill" features genuine native cuisine and bona fide Italian entertainers.
2011 is the 2nd year for the new "Festa Italiana Peekskill" festival and the Paramount Center for the Arts kicked off this year's celebration with a benefit concert featuring Michael Amante. The benefit concert was for the Assumption Church and School in Peekskill. Michael Amante is one of the few tenors in the United States that is highly regarded and has been in a number of shows.
Friday night the crowd was entertained by Peekskill's very own Internationally Acclaimed Vocal Artist Mary Mancini and World Renowned Accordion Virtuoso Mario Tacca and Doug Ferony Big Band. After the traditional Italian "salute!" (even though it may have been only water for our performing friends) everyone enjoyed themselves as they were clapping in their seats, singing along & even dancing in the streets!
The very beautiful Ave Maria performed by Mary Mancini was among the shows highlights
As with most festivals, along with the entertainment & food is a unique blend of vendors ~ many of which are local offering a unique blend of local flare and in many case homemade items featuring locally grown or manufactured materials.
What I love most about attending these festivals is the opportunity to meet these local businesses/vendors and chat a bit with them. I simply love unique items and to meet the owner of the business and learn how they make the products is truly a pleasure for us. In return for their time & effort, we like to give them a little recognition and showcase a few of the more unique products and we have to save the trivets from Botanical Trivets are not only unique but they are exquisite! And yes, of course I had to have one for myself and I bought one as a gift!
As always, I wish you days filled with wonder – take a minute to wonder what it is that made you smile today!
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Thanks to the various Patch.com sites here is a brief listing of some fun exciting things to do in and around the Hudson Valley during the week of 08/01 – 07/11.
As always, I wish you days filled with wonder – take a minute to wonder what it is that made you smile today!
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OMG – I can't believe my honey and I recently stumbled upon the wonderful "Shine on Saugerties" art display. For those of you that follow WonderfulWonders, you will recall that for the last couple years we have seemingly "been-in-the-right-place-at-the-right-time" because we have managed to see the "Horses Are Coming to Saugerties" last year and "Cat-N-Around Catskill" and "The Best in Show" in Hudson in 2009 – how great is that!
"Shine On Saugerties 2011" features handmade wooden lighthouses. The lighthouse design is based on the famed Saugerties Lighthouse, the oldest (1869) continuously operating lighthouse on the Hudson River, which sits at the mouth of the Esopus Creek in Saugerties.
The lighthouses are a great way to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Saugerties' incorporation in 1811. The Lighthouses, which feature an operating solar light, are now on display along the streets of the Historic Village Business District, now through late September. Not only are the models designed by a Saugerties artisan, the lumber is milled and harvested locally, by Native Lumber in Saugerties. I highly suggest visiting Saugerties and strolling along the streets to enjoy these wonderful works of art as some thirty-two lighthouses are proudly on display. Here are just a few:
And, this is my favorite:
If you are in need of some relaxation and an overnight stay with a great view consider staying in this historic landmark on the Hudson River! Restored to its former glory, the Lighthouse hosts a rustic Bed and Breakfast. Open Thursday through Sunday nights year-round. What a special / unique place to relax and enjoy the seasons of the Hudson River Valley (okay so we haven't stayed yet, but can you tell I'm anxious to stay !)
You all know how much I LOVE the water, and especially the Hudson River, I can't imagine anything more beautiful that being surrounded by the river on a remote little shoal. Of course to get to the Lighthouse you will need to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the half-mile trail. Many people are often seen enjoying popular activities include fishing, picnicking, bird-watching, photography, and relaxing by the riverside. There is no air-conditioning in summertime. It is heated in wintertime.
There are two second floor bedrooms each with a double-bed.
The West Room has windows facing south down the Hudson River and west towards the Catskills (probably the room I'd hope to stay) and the East Room, the larger of the two rooms, has windows looking east onto the river.
Breakfast is provided for overnight guests. Dinner can be enjoyed by one of the many local area eateries or you may bring food to the lighthouse as the kitchen is available as well as an outdoor propane grill.
The Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy is pleased to announce the Between the Tides Festival, its annual fundraiser and music festival. It will be held on Sunday afternoon, August 21st, 2011, from 2PM to 7PM. Hosted at the historic Saugerties Lighthouse, the festival is a family-friendly, all-ages event that includes live music, food, and drinks. It is scheduled "between the tides" so that the 1/2-mile trail to the lighthouse is passable throughout the event.
The line up of local musicians includes Paul Luke, the Josh Tyler Band, and more.
Tickets are on sale now – advanced ticket price is $25.00/person. Day of event: $30.00. Seniors $5.00 discount; children under 12 are free. Proceeds from the music festival supports the continued preservation of the lighthouse.
Celebrate the Hudson River and the historic Saugerties Lighthouse, a landmark of the Hudson River Valley. Enjoy live music, food, and drinks. The lighthouse is open for tours of the interior during the festival instead of the usual tour schedule on this day. NO PETS allowed during festival.
If you are in or around Saugerties I would strongly suggested walking through the streets, visiting the shops and eateries, and yes, plan that special weekend at the Saugerties Lighthouse!
As always, I wish you days filled with wonder – take a minute to wonder what it is that made you smile today!
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The World's Largest Kaleidoscope – in the Catskills!
WOW, I can't believe how time flies. . .it's been a few months since I last blogged, what's up with that? So by now most of you "regular" visitors may be saying, hmmm, WonderfulWonders hasn't done too much traveling in and around the Hudson Valley this summer…. unfortunately you are right. Somehow our days have been filled with work, errands and then more work. So to all of you that follow my blog, you know that now that the warmer temperatures are here it's time for my honey and I to get out and about traveling around the Hudson Valley.
We took a drive recently to Mt. Tremper to check out the World's Largest Kaleidoscope – Kaleidostore at the Emerson Country Store. The store is filled with a large variety of unique items from the newest trendy fashion items to vintage fashion, antique to modern furniture and so much more!
Outside the front door an adorable garden says "relax, enjoy & stay awhile." I love love love shops like this!
The kaleidoscope is housed in the 56+ feet tall (certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as being the World's Largest) silo of a beautifully restored 19th century dairy barn, The World's Largest Kaleidoscope has been mesmerizing guests since 1996, which means we happen to visit while they are celebrating their 15th anniversary!
The World's Largest Kaleidoscope show features brilliant moving images while you listen to theater-quality sound. While you watch the amazing images moving and taking on different shapes & sizes you are treated to great music by Gary Burke, a local composer and drummer who has worked with Frances Ford Coppola and Bob Dylan. Listening to this music takes you back in time as you hear hints of folk, jazz, big band, psychedelic rock and patriotic grandeur.
When visiting, you will enjoy one of three shows, depending on the season. We saw the America, The House We Live In: A look at the history of America from settlement days through the first space walks and the sixties.
With Woodstock being only a short distance away, the music was appropriate for our location. So, what did we do, but of course head over to Woodstock for a bite to eat and browse the shops.
As suggested in our Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains An Explorer's Guide book, we stopped at Alyce & Roger's Fruit Stand on Route 28 in Mt. Tremper and picked up the most delicious corn relish! The couple (we assume Alyce & Roger) was so friendly and kind, we will absolutely go back for more of their fresh relish and jams!
We absolutely had to go back to Cafe Mezzaluna on Route 212 in Saugerties. We knew from out last visit how special this place was and it was confirmed again when we walked in the door and Sherri greeted us with that same warm & friendly smile. More specifically, she asked if we were again staying at the Grouse House/Penthouse (where we spent a long weekend last year). Her remembering us and where we stayed re-confirmed why we LOVE Cafe Mezzaluna!
There are many great places in and around the Catskills and Hudson Valley and we love exploring them all!
As always, I wish you days filled with wonder – take a minute to wonder what it is that made you smile today!
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Love – Love – Love – Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2011 March 14th – 27th
Hello Hudson Valley! Okay so you all know that my honey and I totally enjoy dinning at various restaurants in and around the Hudson Valley. We are always eager to seek out the newest and greatest restaurants, cafes, and other special eateries! What better way to try out a few new places than during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2011!
A quick summary (for those that may not fully know what restaurant week is) about Hudson Valley Restaurant Week: this year some 160 restaurantswill be participating. Participating restaurants offer a 3-course prix fixe lunch for $20 and/or prix fixe dinner for $28. This is a wonderful way to experience restaurants that you may not have otherwise visited or hadn't had the chance to visit!
So with my honey working part-time several evenings during the week and many of the participating restaurants don't include Fridays & Saturdays, we were limited on the number of evenings we had available but we selected three. One had been on our list for some time we just hadn't had the chance to get there and two were elected last minute.
The Birdsall House located at 970 Main Street, Peekskill, NY – in a word, WONDERFUL! We had wanted to visit this restaurant for about the last 6 months and just never seemed to be able to get there. So because we had such limited time during restaurant week we made sure Birdsall House was on our list and we weren't disappointed!
Owners Tim Reinke and John Sharp have done an amazing job in preserving the 1940's look and feel of this bar/tavern now top shelf restaurant too! We loved the mix-n-match authentic furniture which provides an eclectic interior. The cool leather booths, wooded tables, black and white checked floor with old-fashioned sky light all contributed to maintaining the feel of that 1940's bar/tavern appeal.
Kevin, our waiter, was extremely friendly, very helpful and completely made us feel welcome. There is something to be said when the owner, the chef, your waiter/waitress or any of the staff of a restaurant go out of their way to be friendly and sincerely make you feel welcomed and that they honestly appreciate the fact that we visited their restaurant! Hats off to the Birdsall House staff!
The Birdsall House was actually across the street from its current location and was a B&B where George Washington frequently stayed. The current Birdsall House was formerly Connelly's Bar (my grandfather apparently was known to have visited Connelly's from time-to-time). What's even more special for me personally is the fact that all the beef used at the restaurant comes from Hemlock Hills Farmalso located in Peekskill, NY and (here's the special personal touch) the farm is owned by my mother's cousin! As a child, I visited "Aunt Katherine on the Farm." Because I had a "1st" aunt named Aunt Kathryn, we always referred to my mother's "1st" aunt my great or "2nd" aunt as Aunt Catherine on the farm." Farmer John, as Birdsall House owner John Sharp referred to) is my 2nd cousin. Not only is the meat local but most everything else too from their cheeses and famous locally brewed beers!
Now for an ever more unique and special treat, the Birdsall House owners utilized the wide open wall space to project some of the best old movies in silent!
So the first course for me was the Lentil and Chick Pea Salad: Fresh green lentils, wheat & spelt berries, parsley, radicchio, Meyer lemon vinaigrette and my honey had the Sausage & Cheese: House made pork and fennel sausage, Adirondack black wax cheddar, porter and caraway mustard, mesclun salad! Then our main course; for me was the Jerk-Spiced Shrimp Skewers: Collard greens, curried okra & tomato, habanero hot sauce – and yes, it was hot! While my honey enjoyed the Braised Pork Belly: Portobello mushroom broth, soft-poached egg, crème fraiche, scallions. Okay so while you all know that normally my honey and I share a dessert, we both had our own during restaurant week! Hey this way we had the chance to sample as many wonderful dishes as possible! For me it was the Sorbet Trio and my honey had the Apple Bourbon Bread Pudding: Nutmeg whipped cream toasted pecans!
Amazing food, wonderful setting and gracious owners – watch the video and I'm certain you too will want to go this great hot spot – we will absolutely go back!
Our 2nd restaurant was Opus 465 – 465 Main Street in Armonk. Voted Best of Westchester 2009, we dined here on Saturday evening, the night of the Super Moon! The setting was a bit more formal – the service was polite and the food was prepared perfectly! As the dining room upstairs was quite full, our waiter was busy-busy as he attended to many tables. I started with the Blue Apple Salad: Mesclun greens tossed with diced apples, glazed walnuts, crumbled bleu cheese and reduced balsamic vinaigrette while my honey had the Soup Sampler: mini cups of Lentil, Crab Corn Chowder and Cream of Broccoli which all three were excellent! We wished we could have ordered a pint of each to go! For our main course, I had the Half Moon Tilapia: Tilapia fillet pan roasted with asparagus and sun-dried cranberries in a chardonnay sauce (I had mine prepared w/o the mushrooms – sorry to all you mushroom lovers) and my honey enjoyed the Chicken Scarpariello: Breast of chicken sautéed with crumbled hot and sweet sausage, roasted red peppers, spicy pepperoncinis, garlic, white wine and crispy potatoes. And now for the finale – dessert – I totally enjoyed the Smores while my honey wrapped his fingers around the Banana Wrap!
On to our 3rd, and unfortunately our last, restaurant of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2011 – Traditions 118 – 11 Old Tomahawk Street – Route 118, Granite Springs, NY – OMG, all I can say is… OUT OF THIS WORLD! Mike, our server, was cheerful, the atmosphere was friendly and inviting and the food was simply delicious!
I started off with the Strawberry Apple Season Salad: Mesclun green topped w/sliced apples & strawberries, caramelized walnuts and gorgonzola cheese in whipped strawberry vinaigrette. I was in heaven with this salad which is now among the best appetizer salads I've ever had (my other favorite was a Celery Root-Beet Apple salad I had last year during HV Restaurant Week at Cathryn's Tuscan Grill – Cold Spring NY) while my honey had the Meatball Salad: Chopped Romaine lettuce, tossed w/EVOO & aged balsamic, finished with shaved parmigian, their "Homemade Honey Ricotta," and a giant meatball with a touch of marinara! Of course I tasted the Meatball Salad (just to make sure it was good for him of course, LOL) it was wonderful!
On to our main course, I had the Saccette: Imported Italian "Pasta Pouches," filled w/three cheeses, tossed in a tomato cream sauce with fresh peas (I had mine prepared w/o the mushrooms). This dish was amazing! The pasta was al dente and the sauce was over-the-top creamy! My honey had the Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin: A thin prosciutto coating, served w/caramelized onions in sweet demi glaze! Somehow hmm hmm good takes on a whole new meaning here! Our one neighbor had the New Orleans Paella: Slightly spicy tomato-based chicken, chorizo sausage, mussels, clams and shrimp while his wife enjoyed the Chicken Rocco: Light crusted chicken cutlet, stuffed w/goat cheese, grilled asparagus, & sun-dried tomato, finished w/touch of white wine gravy . . . so tell me, are you hungry yet!
Now let's not forget the dessert, my honey always says, "there's always room for dessert" and this dessert is not to be missed! The ladies had the Ice Cream Crepe: Warm delicate French crepe, filled w/vanilla ice cream, finished w/maple syrup, chocolate, raspberry puree and fresh cream while the men had the Waffle Sandwich: Fresh Belgium waffle, vanilla gelato, a dash of maple syrup, fresh berries & cream – too delicious!
For me personally, the so-called "cherry on top" was having the owner Michael stop by our table just to say hello, ask about our satisfaction with our dinner and thank us for visiting Traditions 118. It is that kind of customer service that is missing in so many places today and yet is so important to overall success. Special thanks to owner Michael & our server Mike for making our evening wonderful!
Combined with great company, having our neighbors join us for this diner, fabulous food, very warm and inviting environment made for one of the best dining experiences we during restaurant week!
Overall we loved all our dining experiences during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. There is still a couple more days if you haven't yet dined at a participating restaurant! We thank all the participating restaurants and their staff for hosting such an outstanding event! We look forward to 2012!
As always, I wish you days filled with wonder – take a minute to wonder what it is that made you smile today!
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2011 Hudson Valley Gateway Experience
Hello Hudson Valley! What a great day, I am so excited, why, a number of reasons; tomorrow is the beginning of spring and today we attended the first (I believe the 1st) Hudson Valley Gateway Experience at The Mansion on the Hill at Colonial Terrace Conference Center, 119 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY.
This great event provided area residents an opportunity to attend a fun-filled, jam-packed day while learning about and meeting some of the Hudson Valley-based businesses. The first-ever "Experience" is a regional showcase for vendors to display their best products (many having been voted "Best of Westchester") and services to the local market. A few local personalities were on hand meeting and greeting too! Our own WHUD 100.7 radio personality Kacey Morabito (also a friend from high school for me!) was busy announcing the various vendors in attendance.
Nearly ninety (90) area businesses from across the Hudson Valley were there interacting with everyone, providing information, coupons, samples and more! I completely love events like this where the businesses/vendors are accessible and eager to meet the community.
While all the businesses / vendors were wonderful, a few of my personal favorites include:
I completely fell in love with the hottest trend in readers…well the hottest European trend … clic readers! These are great and Stephanie Waters, owner of CraftGoggles, is the ONLY vendor in the entire state of NY to have the license to carry these adorable readers! The strengths vary from 1 to 3. And for those of you that know me, yes, I did purchase a pair for myself! I simply couldn't resist! So if you use readers, you know – a pair in the bathroom, a pair in the kitchen, a pair by your bedside and so on and so on, I strongly suggest you contact Stephanie. Keep checking her website (it's currently under construction) or call her direct at 1-845-603-6124!!
Next on my list of new favorites is G&K Sweet Foods! Kecia is amazing! With her business partner Gay, these two women have to be among the friendliest & personable ladies you will ever meet. Their "sweetness" automatically draws you to their table and trust me, once there, you won't want to leave! Their sweet potato pie is will have you smiling for more. The recipe is based on legacy recipe passed down by Gay's great-grandmother. My congratulations to these two amazing women for not only creating this successful women owned business but for continuing the legacy and preserving their family history & heritage through the use of recipes passed down through the generations.
An already mentioned favorite but well worth mentioning again is 12 Grapes – the best music & wine bar in town! It's true when they say "a little bit of SoHo in historic downtown Peekskill"! 12 Grapes has received numerous awards and rave reviews including:
· featured in the Jan. 2011 issue of Westchester Magazine Entitled "A Little Night Music", this is a great article on food & music venues in the area. The first photo, of the 12 Grapes stage, includes 5-time Grammy nominee Jon Cobert on keyboard, Mark Rivera on sax (Billy Joel's sax player), Seth Glassman on bass, Denny McDermott on drums and Russ Velazquez on vocals. And what a night it was! Click HERE to read the article.
· Dec '10: 12 Grapes was featured on Toni! on New York TV Everyone in New York loves TV's Entertainment Reporter, Toni Senecal. Formerly with WPIX & FOX5, she now has her own cable TV show. We were happy to have Toni visit with us on December 8th as part of a Jazz special with Wynton Marsalis (Wynton visited 12 Grapes last year after he performed at the Paramount).
The Toni! on New York episode aired on 12/22 and 12/25. Click HERE to watch the video. Toni's spot on 12 Grapes is found at 20:35 thru 23:00 (you can fast-forward to it).
· Jul '10: 12 Grapes was awarded Westchester Magazine's Readers' Pick for "Best Place For A Date Night" See the July '10 "Best of Westchester" issue of Westchester Magazine. Click HERE for the online story.
We very much enjoy events like this as we love meeting new people in and around the Hudson Valley! A very special THANK YOU to everyone for hosting such a spectacular event – one that is sure to grow each year! Thank You to the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce organizing the event and to your wonderful sponsors:
As always, I wish you days filled with wonder – take a minute to wonder what it is that made you smile today!
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A WINTER WEEKEND IN THE ADIRONDACKS (revisiting childhood vacation spots Lake George & Brant Lake)
For those of you that follow WonderfulWonders, you know that I very rarely go back to places I've already been. Never really sure why, just never felt the strong desire to go back (with the exception of Plymouth, MA). Well, this past weekend we set out to attend the Lake George 50th Anniversary Winter Carnival 2011 in Lake George NY. Interesting that as a child I vacationed in nearby Brant Lake for much of of youth as we returned year-after-year staying with my aunt, uncle and cousins. With Lake George being so close we ventured into the lake community each year to visit many of the area's local attractions, shop and have dinner in some of the many restaurants.
So while our initial intention was to attend the Winter Carnival, I must admit, I was looking forwarding to "going back" and revisiting the places I enjoyed so much as a child. Heck, I celebrated a milestone in Lake George – I turned 13 and my aunt bought me my 1st bottle of champagne to celebrate the occasion! Along with my bat-n-ball that I received every year as my birthday always seemed to coincide with our vacation to Brant Lake and back in the mid/late 1960's and early 1970's a bat-n-ball was about as exciting as it got in that community. Looking back now, I LOVED every minute of those times!
We arrived in time for dinner Friday night. Jack's American Bistrowas highly recommend by Ron (our inn keeper) so we headed over to headed over to Jacks. We started with the Fried Calamari with the most delicious homemade creamy orange ginger sauce! That sauce was more than wonderful! I enjoyed the Chicken Cordon Bleu ham, with swiss cheese, Japanese bread crumbs, honey-mustard sauce, and mashed potato while my honey enjoyed the Braised Short Ribs pulled off the bone, roasted vegetables, potato "ravioli", and red wine demi. The food was great and the service was perfect! Thanks to Ron our inn keeper we had a delightful dinner on our first night in the Capitol Region.
After dinner we went back to our B&B, The Manor Inn located on Glens Street, Glens Falls. Ron & Denise the inn keepers of The Manor Inn are great and previous "neighbors" both originally being from Connecticut. This 1921 Victorian inn has 4 bedrooms 2 w/private bath, each decorated with warmth and style. We stayed in the Black & White room with its luxurious antique bedroom furniture featuring a magnificent Queen size bed. We couldn't have asked for more!
Saturday morning we headed over the Lake George to partake in the Winter Carnival festivities! We were disappointed that there was a high wind warning in affect throughout the day preventing the Hot Air Balloon Tether Rides in the morning, the helicopter rides, the Saratoga Skydiving and especially the hot air balloon moon glow. While those events/activities were cancelled, we were able to completely enjoy ourselves at the remaining events/activities. With those brisk/whipping winds the Chowder Cook-Off was not only tasty but the warm chowder was much needed! The day was filled with car races on the lake, ice diving demonstrations, snowmobiles & ATV having fun on the ice throughout the day, many children's activities and more. We stopped to admire the various sculptures on display and available for sale. What caught our eye immediately was the simply beautiful eagle by Sculptures by Frank. Frank has been creating his cchainsaw art here in the heart of the Adirondacks since 1990. His mission is to "provide quality hand crafted art at an affordable price." Imagine our surprise when we discovered him specializing in Bears, Moose's, Seagulls and Eagles! Well, you all know how much my honey and I enjoy eagle hunting during the winter months here in the Hudson Valley along the Hudson River so, we simply couldn't resist purchasing the most amazing eagle sculpture!
To complete our Saturday we ventured over to the local park for a dog sled ride! Okay, maybe they weren't huskies but the thrill was the same!
Sunday was spent trying to find my childhood vacation spot in Brant Lake. Like I mentioned in the beginning of this post, I spent much of my childhood vacations at Brant Lake. We stayed with my aunt, uncle & two cousins. Every year, usually the last two weeks of July my aunt & uncle rented a cabin known as "The Martha Ray" at Mead's Cabins. Going back this past weekend was both exciting and a bit disappointing….while I absolutely found Mead's Cottages, I can't be certain that I found The Martha Ray which makes me sad. I'm not sure if it is going back in the winter makes it look so very different, or if it's time, 35+ years can make a difference. I know that some sections have gone private since I was last there and perhaps that in itself has made the appearance different but it was sad none the less. We used to walk straight downs the road past Martha Ray and right on to the beach, now, you can no longer do that from what I can tell, maybe I'm wrong, hopefully I'm wrong and I just missed it! If by chance you too have vacationed at Mead's Cottage at Brant Lake I would love to hear from you….please share your comments below!
To complete this day filled with reminiscing childhood memories, Sunday evening we had a nice dinner at Mario's Italian Restaurantin Lake George. What's amazing is that one night when I was a child (maybe 7, 8 or 9) we had gone into Lake George to have dinner at this very same restaurant. It was there that when my parents turned away from me for only a moment, I somehow wandered to the stairway and fell down what at the time, seemed to be a huge flight of stairs. It was somewhat serious, the ambulance came, took me to the hospital and all I remember was having a bad headache!
And let's not forget the all important art of shopping LOL! Yes, we all know that we are very good at visiting the local shops & boutiques on our many trips and this was no exception. I love the Indian Teepee Gift shop in Bolton Landing! Be prepared because when you walk in the door you'll be surprised at how much there is to see in this adorable half-century-old store. Here you will find everything from edible goodies, crafts, toys, plush animals and novelties, plus cozy slippers and flannels to keep the adventurer warm on those Adirondack winter days. The snowy Christmas section will entertain kids even in summer. And there isn't a better place to scoop up those all-important souvenir sweatshirts! So I had to have a new fleece that proudly shows my love of the beautiful Adirondacks! The Silo Country Store & Restaurant is another gem in the Adirondacks and not to be missed!
As we made our way to Monday (President's Day) we found ourselves waking to about 5″ – 6″ inches of fresh snow! So what to do in this freshly fallen snow in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains – we decided on snow tubing! Now, I've NEVER been snow tubing so we were in for an experience!
We made our way to West Mountain. We were so excited as neither of us had ever been tubing! Our excitement took precedence over our frame of mind as neither of us read about the tubing trails – we didn't know how many or how high they were. After we purchased our lift tickets we soon discovered there are 6 tubing chutes, four lower 700' long chutes with a 65′ drop and two upper 1000' long chutes with a 100′ vertical drop – YIKES! Okay so this was about the time I thought hmmm, maybe I should reconsider. But I didn't reconsider; instead we started out on the lower chutes and after having "mastered" that, we eagerly ventured to the upper chutes! We of course went down together, meaning we were each in our own tube but my honey was securely holding on to my tube. Apparently going down together is very popular and a common practice (whew, lucky for me!).
Enjoy more pictures!
As always, I wish you days filled with wonder – take a minute to wonder what it is that made you smile today!
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X2O Xaviars On The Hudson – My Valentine's 2011 Dinner
OMG! How else can I describe both my Valentine's Day 2011 (which was a weekend long adventure filled with gifts & surprises) and my exceptional dinner at X2O Xaviars On The Hudson in Yonkers, NY. X2O sits in the water on the only turn of the century Victorian pier that is still in use on the Hudson River. X2O's Main Dining Salon's 25 foot vaulted ceiling and 3 walls of glass frame offers views of the George Washington and Tappan Zee Bridges, as well as sunsets over the Palisades.
We (probably more like me) have had X20 on our/my list of places to have dinner for about a year now. Being from Northern Westchester County, traveling down to Yonkers isn't first on our "can't wait" to-do list (nothing again Yonkers itself), but, X20 was high on the "must do" list.
My honey surprised me with roses Saturday morning as he informed me that this was Valentine's weekend! As we set out that morning to go eagle watching/scouting, I had no idea what was in store for dinner or that there even was a dinner in the plan. So, you can image my surprise when I learned we had reservations at 6:30 at X20 Xaviars On The Hudson!
Where to begin…X20 provides the complete package – everything from the magnificent view of the George Washington Bridge/NYC skyline, the most pleasant/friendly servers (Chase was outstanding!) to welcoming conversation with the Maitre D Greg Vann. I was very impressed by the fact that Greg went out of his way to spend time chatting with us, showed us their wine room and overall made us feel welcomed. I think too, his sincere appreciation that we came to X2O was evident in his conversation, again making our experience all the more special! All these elements combined set the stage for what was nothing short of a spectacular dinner.
We started with a nice bottle Riesling as we toasted Valentine's 2011. I began with the Winter Citrus Salad with Lump Crabmeat Ginger & Miso Dressing which was Blood Orange, Meyer Lemon & Grapefruit with Frisee while my honey started with the Lobster Crepe Mascarpone & Chives Sauce American with Star Anise & Tiny Salad – both were delicious leaving us eagerly anticipating our entrees!
I decided on the Braised Short Ribs of Beef Parsnip Puree and Fried Cauliflower Chili & Onion Crust with Asian Yam Chips. I completely fell in love with the parsnip puree and the fried cauliflower (which came highly recommend by our server Chase) completely exceeded my expectations!
My honey chose the Pan Roasted Hudson Valley Chicken Barley & Apple Risotto with Braised Fennel Foie Gras & Sauce Perigourdine.
Now for those of you that follow my blog and read my post on various places we have dined at, you know that we always share the desert, We decided on the Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake Grand Marnier Ice Cream & Orange Confit! HmmHmm GREAT!
For those that may not be aware, Peter Xavier Kelly (born in Yonkers, NY) owns/operates some of the most critically acclaimed restaurants in the Hudson Valley. He was working in local restaurants at the age 14. While attending Marist College (for Business Administration), his love of the food industry was developed as he held a various jobs in various NY restaurants. He traveled to France to perfect his skills in the culinary world.
In his early twenties, this self-taught chef opened Xaviar's in Garrison (which was closed and re-opened in its current Piermont location) and began his journey to success. To date, Peter owns some of the most renowned & acclaimed restaurants in New York State, all located in the Hudson Valley, north of New York City. Xaviar's at Piermont, The Freelance Cafe and Wine Bar, Restaurant X & The Bully Boy Bar, and X2O Xaviars on the Hudson have all received popular praise and the industry's most coveted awards and accolades. Zagat's Survey (29 out of 30), New York State Restaurateur of The Year 1998.
Smitten surveyors say Peter Kelly "has done it again" with this "spectacular" waterside venue in Yonkers – voted Westchester/Hudson Valley's Most Popular – that "more than delivers on the hype" with "knock-your-socks-off" "adventurous" New American cuisine matched with "magnificent river views"; add in a "stellar" wine selection, "seamless service" and a "stunning" room, and even if a handful huff "overpriced", for most it's a "triumph" all around; P.S. "try the prix fixe lunch – it's quite a bargain", as are the small plates in the lounge.
I'm sure many of you also know that in 2007 Peter appeared on the Food Networks Iron Chef America and beat Bobby Flay in Battle "Cowboy Rib Eye."
Can you tell we loved it! So now we want to experience the views, and oh yes, the food, during the daylight hours….so, my honey said we'll just have to go back and do brunch!
As always, I wish you days filled with happiness and "wonder" – take the time to "wonder" what it is that made you smile today!


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From Proteopedia
Structure of HSP90 with small molecule inhibitor bound
Structural highlights
[HS90A_HUMAN] Molecular chaperone that promotes the maturation, structural maintenance and proper regulation of specific target proteins involved for instance in cell cycle control and signal transduction. Undergoes a functional cycle that is linked to its ATPase activity. This cycle probably induces conformational changes in the client proteins, thereby causing their activation. Interacts dynamically with various co-chaperones that modulate its substrate recognition, ATPase cycle and chaperone function.[1] [2]
Evolutionary Conservation
Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf.
Publication Abstract from PubMed
Inhibitors of the chaperone Hsp90 are potentially useful as chemotherapeutic agents in cancer. This paper describes an application of fragment screening to Hsp90 using a combination of NMR and high throughput X-ray crystallography. The screening identified an aminopyrimidine with affinity in the high micromolar range and subsequent structure-based design allowed its optimization into a low nanomolar series with good ligand efficiency. A phenolic chemotype was also identified in fragment screening and was found to bind with affinity close to 1 mM. This fragment was optimized using structure based design into a resorcinol lead which has subnanomolar affinity for Hsp90, excellent cell potency, and good ligand efficiency. This fragment to lead campaign improved affinity for Hsp90 by over 1,000,000-fold with the addition of only six heavy atoms. The companion paper (DOI: 10.1021/jm100060b) describes how the resorcinol lead was optimized into a compound that is now in clinical trials for the treatment of cancer.
Fragment-based drug discovery applied to hsp90. Discovery of two lead series with high ligand efficiency.,Murray CW, Carr MG, Callaghan O, Chessari G, Congreve M, Cowan S, Coyle JE, Downham R, Figueroa E, Frederickson M, Graham B, McMenamin R, O'Brien MA, Patel S, Phillips TR, Williams G, Woodhead AJ, Woolford AJ J Med Chem. 2010 Aug 26;53(16):5942-55. PMID:20718493[3]
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Categories: Human | Large Structures | Callaghan, O | Carr, M G | Chessari, G | Congreve, M | Cowan, S | Coyle, J E | Downham, R | Figueroa, E | Frederickson, M | Graham, B | McMenamin, R | Murray, C W | OBrien, M A | Patel, S | Phillips, T R | Williams, G | Woodhead, A J | Woolford, A J.A | Chaperone


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Tumble dryer drum does not rotate, no error message
If the tumble dryer drum does not rotate, no error message is displayed, refer to the suggestions below for step by step instructions.
Is this the first time that you have used the appliance?
If it is the first time you're using the appliance, the problem may be that you have not removed the transit parts.
Remove the transit parts:
Before using the tumble dryer for the first time, remove the transit parts from it.
Can you hear the appliance's motor running?
If you can hear the motor running, but the drum is not moving round, get an engineer to inspect the appliance. (Report error code: JL).
Is the start/pause button flashing?
If your product has a display, you will see the countdown to the delayed start time.
- If the product does not have a display, a light will flash next to a time symbol, e.g. 4h-8h-12h.
If delayed start is enabled and you want to start the appliance immediately, you can disable the delayed start function.
Disabling delayed start:
- To disable the setting for delayed start, switch the appliance off and then switch it back on again.
- If this does not work, see the section on delayed start in the user manual for the appliance. (If you do not have your user manual, refer to Where can I find the user manual for my appliance?).
Have you tried resetting the appliance?
You may be able to fix the problem by resetting the washing machine.
- To do this, remove the plug from the socket, wait 3 minutes and then plug it in again.
Is the power supply OK?
- Remove the plug from the socket.
- Check the power supply by plugging in a different product and see whether it works.
Has one of your relays tripped or has a fuse blown?
- Reset the circuit-breaker / RCD device or replace the fuse
- You can reset the circuit-breaker by pushing the switch to the "ON" position.
The circuit-breaker may look like one of those shown in the images below:
Older-type fuse box system may look like one of those shown in the images below:
Is the door fully closed?
Close the door before starting.
- Before you press the start/pause button on the dryer, make sure the door is completely closed.
- If the door is not completely closed, the start/pause button will simply flash and the cycle will not start.
Is the child lock enabled?
If the child lock is enabled, you will see a lock symbol/padlock on the display.
Disabling the child lock function:
- The child lock function can be disabled by pressing two buttons simultaneously.
- You can find out which two buttons you need to press in the user manual.
Is the energy-saving function on your product enabled?
Button flashes and appliance does not start (if the appliance has this function). If the tumble dryer is in energy-saving mode, you will only see a flashing start/pause button.
- You can disable energy-saving mode by switching the dryer off and on again.
- Select a drying cycle and press the start/pause button.
Is the "water tank full" indicator lit?
The appliance will stop the cycle if the water tank is full.
- Empty the tank and restart the cycle.
Is your product connected to an external drain?
The machine will stop the cycle if there is a problem with the drain
- Check that it has been installed correctly and that the hose is not twisted or kinked.
Is the steam tank full of distilled water (if your machine has the steam function)?
If the steam tank is empty
- A message will appear on the display telling you to top up the steam tank with distilled water.
Filling the steam tank:
When you are using a steam cycle on a steam dryer, the steam tank must be filled with distilled water.
If the steam tank is empty, you will see a message or a symbol on the tumble dryer's display telling you to fill the steam tank with water.
Is the door hinge broken?
If the door hinge is broken, it may be possible to close the door, but the door switch will not be enabled.
- If the door hinge is broken, request a visit by a service engineer. (Report error code: JB).
If the above does not resolve the problem, contact an Authorized Service Center.
To help you determine the exact nature of the problem, we recommend a visit by one of our authorized engineers to check the appliance and fix the problem.
When contacting us, please have the following information to hand. You will find this information on the manufacturer's data plate:
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- Product number (PNC)
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Make a note of the reported error code and quote it when you request an engineer. This will not solve your problem, but it will help our engineer identify the cause of the problem.
- Report error code: JB (Or according to the instructions listed above).
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16 WAPT Meteorologist Christana Kay has the forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi.
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Even world leaders who have previously allied with Trump — including UK's Boris Johnson and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu — have congratulated Biden.
Hundreds of handcuffed Salvadoran gang members were displayed before assembled reporters on Saturday, a vivid show of President Nayib Bukele's policy of confronting them and the violent crime they are accused of committing. In April, Bukele provoked the ire of rights groups when he published on social media jarring pictures of hundreds of semi-naked jailed gang members, pressed tightly together in rows, despite the raging pandemic. Security Minister Rogelio Rivas called the majority of the newly-detained "terrorists" in remarks after they were assembled in an open-air plaza by heavily-armed soldiers, nearly all the detainees wearing masks and with their faces, many tattooed, looking down.
A weekend attack on farm workers in northeast Nigeria blamed on jihadists left at least 110 dead, the UN humanitarian coordinator in the country said on Sunday, the deadliest attack on civilians this year. The attack, in a state gripped by a jihadist insurgency for more than 10 years, took place the same day as long-delayed local elections in the state. "I am outraged and horrified by the gruesome attack against civilians carried out by non-state armed groups in villages near Borno State capital Maiduguri," Edward Kallon said in a statement. "At least 110 civilians were ruthlessly killed and many others were wounded in this attack," he added. Some locals blamed the attack on Boko Haram fighters, but Bulama Bukarti, an analyst with the Tony Blair Institute, said rival group the IS-affiliated Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were more active in the area. "ISWAP is the likely culprit," he tweeted. Kallon, in his statement, said: "The incident is the most violent direct attack against innocent civilians this year. "I call for the perpetrators of this heinous and senseless act to be brought to justice," he added. The violence centred on the village of Koshobe near the Borno state capital Maiduguri, with assailants targeting farm workers harvesting rice fields. One pro-government anti-jihadist militia said the assailants tied up the labourers and slit their throats. Kallon said the assailants - "armed men on motorcycles" - also targeted other communities in the area. "Rural communities in Borno State are facing untold hardships," he added, calling for more to be done to protect them and to head off what he said was a looming food crisis there. Borno Governor Babaganan Umara Zulum attended the burial Sunday in the nearby village of Zabarmari of 43 bodies recovered on Saturday, saying the toll could rise after search operations resumed. The victims included dozens of labourers from Sokoto state in northwestern Nigeria, roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) away, who had travelled to the northeast to find work, it said. Six were wounded in the attack and eight remained missing as of Saturday. Kallon, citing "reports that several women may have been kidnapped", called for their immediate release. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari condemned the attack on Saturday, saying: "The entire country has been wounded by these senseless killings." Neither the president's statement nor Sunday's from the UN mentioned either Boko Haram or rival group ISWAP by name. But both groups have been active in Borno State, their attacks having forced the postponement of locations in Borno State, which finally took place Saturday.
After facing strong condemnation, a Hungarian commissioner on Sunday begrudgingly retracted an article comparing American-Hungarian billionaire and philanthropist George Soros, a staunch critic of Hungary's government, to Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. "Europe is George Soros' gas chamber," Szilard Demeter, ministerial commissioner and head of the Petofi Literary Museum in Budapest, wrote in an opinion Saturday in the pro-government Origo media outlet.
There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, which Trump lost to President-elect Joe Biden.
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It was perhaps the world's most expensive wedding; an extravaganza costing tens of millions of pounds with performances by Jennifer Lopez, Sting and Enrique Iglesias, a fleet of Rolls Royces to ferry the guests and a 20-year-old bride wearing a $1m dress and a $5m crown. The groom, Said Gutseriev, had grown up in London and been educated at Harrow School and at Oxford, and his father - one of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs - could not have been prouder.
Thailand was racing to track down about 200 people in its northern provinces on Monday to stop a potential coronavirus outbreak, after three Thai nationals entered the country illegally from Myanmar and tested positive days later. Three women bypassed immigration checks and entered via natural border crossings last Tuesday and Friday, skipping the mandatory quarantine for new arrivals, Chiang Rai provincial governor Prachon Pratsakul said. There were 356 people in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces potentially exposed, among them staff and customers of a hotel, shopping mall, cinema, restaurants and passengers in a van and taxi, Prachon told a news conference.
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel on Saturday held a pre-Georgia Senate runoff "meet and greet" at the Cobb County GOP office in Marietta, Georgia. CNN's DJ Judd, who was on the scene, reported that a fair amount of the conversation during the event revolved around President Trump, rather than Sens. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) and David Perdue (R-Ga.), who are both in competitive races to retain their seats in the upper chamber.Voters in attendance reportedly wanted to hear about general election recount efforts across the country, and one person asked McDaniel why Georgia voters should "trust" the runoff elections when they've "already been decided." McDaniel argued that they haven't been decided, and, in fact, look hopeful for Republicans at the moment, adding that "if you lose your faith and you don't vote ... that will decide it."> Here is video from one of the exchanges. A supporter asks why the RNC is not looking into the allegations with the voting machines. McDaniel stated flatly there is no evidence of that. > Then someone asks why they should vote in this election when it's "already decided". pic.twitter.com/gzDXB7OfEK> > -- Ryan Nobles (@ryanobles) November 28, 2020McDaniel remained upbeat throughout, and appeared to have strong support from the crowd by the end when she received a round of applause after telling the audience Trump would want them to get out and vote for Loeffler and Perdue. But the doubt-filled question did appear to highlight some of the challenges the party will face as the Trump campaign continues to push unfounded allegations of voter fraud. > Republicans will have to convince enough Georgia voters that their votes do matter by January 5th.> > This is why you don't make baseless allegations about the voting system - people will think it's pointless to vote if you convince them the system is corrupt. https://t.co/rwEBLCEcUR> > -- Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) November 28, 2020More stories from theweek.com Is Mnuchin trying to sabotage the economy? 5 witheringly funny cartoons about Trump's sort-of concession Close adviser compares Trump's election reaction to 'Mad King George' muttering 'I won. I won. I won.'
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Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has declared military operations in the country's northern Tigray region "completed' and claimed that his federal forces had captured the crucial regional capital of Mekele. Due to an almost complete communications black out in Tigray, it was impossible to independently verify his statement. The announcement on Saturday night came just hours before at least six rockets from northern Tigray hit Eritrea, according to diplomats, suggesting the prime minister's claims were premature. Catastrophic fighting was expected over the weekend in Mekele when the Ethiopian army said it was surrounding the city of half a million people with tanks and artillery and warned civilians to stay inside. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) staff visited government-run Ayder Referral Hospital yesterday, where they said approximately 80 per cent of patients were suffering from trauma injuries and basic supplies were dwindling. "The hospital is running dangerously low on sutures, antibiotics, anticoagulants, painkillers, and even gloves," said Maria Soledad, ICRC's head of operations in Ethiopia. It is thought that forces loyal to the powerful regional government, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), may have tactically retreated into the nearby mountains days ago to avoid heavy clashes. The TPLF is thought to command as many as 200,000 fighters, some of whom fought in the bloody Eritrea-Ethiopia war from 1998 to 2000. Because of these old hostilities with neighbouring Eritrea, Tigray is home to some of the largest stores of weapons in the country. The US embassy in the Eritrean capital Asmara reported early Sunday "six explosions" caused by rockets from Tigray region had occurred in the city "at about 10:13 pm" on Saturday night. The strikes marked the third time that Asmara has been shot at since fighting began on November 4. The TPLF has only claimed responsibility for the first rocket attack two weeks ago but has frequently accused Eritrea of siding with Ethiopian federal forces. Eritrea, Africa's most totalitarian state, has not commented on the strikes. The conflict began when Mr Abiy, last year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, announced that he was sending federal troops into Tigray in response to attacks by pro-TPLF forces on national army camps. The move marked a dramatic escalation of tensions between the federal government and the TPLF, which dominated Ethiopian politics for nearly three decades before anti-government protests swept Mr Abiy to office in 2018. Thousands have died in the conflict so far, with tens of thousands of refugees streaming across the border into Sudan. Each side has accused the other of grave crimes and mass killings.
"No," Jill Biden, then clad in a bikini, wrote in Sharpie across her stomach and then marched through a strategy session in which advisers were trying to talk her husband into challenging Republican President George W. Bush. Protecting Joe stands out among Jill Biden's many roles over their 43-year marriage, as her husband's career moved him from the Senate to the presidential campaign trail and the White House as President Barack Obama's vice president. Now, with her husband on the brink of becoming the 46th president, Jill Biden is about to become first lady and put her own stamp on a position that traditionally is viewed as a model of American womanhood — whether that means hewing to old ways or finding new, activist ones, in the manner of Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama, for example.
Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell openly violated the governor's order prohibiting gatherings larger than 10 people, hosting services that totaled 1,000.
Los Angeles County will ban most social gatherings starting Monday for at least three weeks. That's as coronavirus cases continue to climb, crossing the threshold set for additional measures. The county will prohibit individuals from socializing with anyone outside their household. That's on top of the overnight curfew imposed across most of the state last week by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Together, they're among the most restrictive measures in effect nationwide. The county's public health order issued Friday will affect some 20 million people living in and around the nation's second largest city. The order extends to businesses as well. It lowers the maximum occupancy levels for "essential" retail businesses like groceries to 35% of capacity and non-essential businesses like indoor malls and nail salons to 20% of capacity. Arnold and Kristy Ontes own a small business. "I understand why they're saying that. I just don't know if it's proven that that's gonna help." They're seeing many empty storefronts. "It's very difficult to watch. Especially when you know people, like we do who own these businesses." But the order will allow for religious services and protests under constitutionally protected rights. That's an apparent nod to Wednesday's Supreme Court decision that struck down a New York state order that had restricted the size of religious gatherings. Beaches, trails and parks will also remain open.
Former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne left behind a cloud of confusion when he resigned in 2019 from the internet retailer he'd founded after panicking investors with his bizarre claims that he had romanced a Russian agent at the behest of "Men in Black" working for the United States government.Now he's back, with what he has described as his own personal "army," touting what he claims is proof that Democrats stole the election from Donald Trump."I've funded a team of hackers and cybersleuths, other people with odd skills," Byrne said in a Tuesday interview at One America News, where OAN personality Chanel Rion praised Byrne as the head of an "elite shadow cyber security team."Former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne Claims Maria Butina Offered to Arrange One-on-One for Him With PutinAs Trump's chances of securing a second term dwindle down to nothing, Byrne has launched a media tour to promote his mysterious hacker team, appearing from an "undisclosed location" on OAN, Newsmax, and a series of far-fringe YouTube shows associated with the QAnon conspiracy theory movement. On Friday, a guest host on the popular Rush Limbaugh talk radio show praised Byrne's allegations about voter fraud and proposed inviting Byrne on the show.With Trump allies on his legal team and in conservative media scrambling for any evidence that Trump didn't legitimately lose the presidential race, Byrne has become a hero to the MAGA crowd, despite his history of making off-the-wall allegations.Byrne claims he's funding teams of "hackers and crackers" who realized all the way back in August that Dominion voting machines could be used to steal the election from Trump. Since the election, those voting machines have figured prominently in Trump supporters' allegations of fraud, despite the company's repeated denials and any actual proof the voting tallies were changed.The actual details of Byrne's supposed hacker super-team, however, similarly thin."I'm a free agent, and I'm self-funded, and I'm funding this army of various odd people," Byrne said in a Nov. 23 appearance on a podcast with a QAnon promoter who used the name InTheMatrixxx. "It's really going to make a great movie someday."Asked for more details on his hacker team, Byrne referred The Daily Beast to his blog, "DeepCapture." But the 40,000-word explanation on Byrne's website focuses on his long-running feud with Wall Street short-sellers, and Byrne's conversations with a mysterious financial whistleblower called the "Easter Bunny," rather than on any election investigations team.Byrne stopped responding to emails from The Daily Beast when asked whether any members of his hacker team would be available for interviews.Despite his vague claims, Byrne says he's been funneling allegations about the election to the White House and one-time Trump lawyer Sidney Powell for weeks. Byrne's claims are similar to those Powell has made publicly, including an allegation that deceased Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez somehow meddled in the election seven years after his death."Sidney was the first to really get it, and to get what we're saying is so vast, that you need kind of a very open-minded person to get it," Byrne said in the InTheMatrixxx podcast.In the aftermath of the election, Byrne has become the latest with a broad "tech" background to reinvent himself as an expert on voting machines. Byrne is joined in that niche by former 8kun administrator Ron Watkins, who left his position managing the site for its QAnon posts on Election Day and has since appeared on OAN as a so-called elections investigator.During his post-election media tour, Byrne has made a series of other strange claims, including that he could be the reincarnation of an ancient Chinese monk."I love the Chinese, I speak Chinese, I think I'm the reincarnation of a Shaolin monk, maybe," Byrne said on the "InTheMatrixxx" podcast.Here's How Hugo Chavez, Dead Since 2013, Became Responsible for Trump's Election LossByrne has also encountered some other strange allegations on his media tour. In an appearance on a QAnon YouTube show hosted by a woman named "Cirsten W," Byrne listened as his host claimed that Bill Clinton and late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been cloned.Byrne's habit of making oddball claims made headlines in 2019, when he was still the CEO of Overstock. Using company letterhead, Byrne issued a statement claiming that "Men in Black" figures in the federal government had urged him to romance Russian agent Maria Butina, who was at the time allegedly trying to infiltrate conservative circles as a gun rights activist. Overstock's share price plunged, and Byrne eventually resigned after Overstock's insurer refused to insure the company with Byrne at the helm.A Senate Intelligence Committee report issued in August lays out a different view of Byrne's interactions with Butina. In the report, Butina sees Byrne as a potential avenue to reach Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), then a presidential candidate. In a July 2016 email published in the committee report, Butina's boyfriend, Paul Erickson, wrote that Byrne was "stalking" Butina after meeting her at a libertarian conference and claimed that Byrne made her a $1 million offer related to having his child."Byrne is a bachelor by choice and consequences of his intellectual gifts and limitations, but is now concerned with his mortality and family legacy," Erickson wrote. "Since meeting Maria, he has found ever more creative ways to pitch a standing $1 million offer to her 'to have a baby with him.' He is utterly enamored of her imagined gene stock and believes that a baby would cement not only his familial line but also relations between our two nations."Byrne didn't respond to The Daily Beast about the allegations made in Erickson's email.Byrne's other allegations haven't always paid off, either. In 2018, he lost a landmark defamation trial filed against him by a Canadian businessman who had been described on Byrne's blog as a terrorist financier and drug and arms trafficker, with the plaintiff awarded $1.2 million in damages.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.
New Zealand's workplace regulator has filed charges against 13 parties following an investigation into a volcanic eruption on White Island in 2019 which killed 22 people. A surprise eruption on the White Island, also known by its Maori name of Whakaari, on Dec 9 last year, killed 22 people and injured dozens. Majority of them were tourists from countries like Australia, the United States and Malaysia who were part of a cruise ship that was travelling around New Zealand.
A senior Syrian official denied asylum in France due to concerns of possible involvement in war crimes was spirited out of the country with help from the Israeli secret service Mossad to Austria, where he was helped to start a new life, a top judicial source has told The Telegraph. Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi, who was chief of Syrian intelligence in Raqqa from 2009 until 2013, is also the target of a legal complaint for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity, a Telegraph investigation can reveal. During his time in charge of the Raqqa facility, prisoners were allegedly murdered, tortured and sexually assaulted, according to the complaint filed in a Western country and which has been sent to the Paris prosecutor. Mr Halabi vehemently denies any wrongdoing. In spite of human rights concerns about his unit, France's spy agency, Direction Générale de la Ssécurité Extérieure, (DGSE), helped the general secretly leave Syria and travel to France in 2014 at a time when Syria's war against rebel forces was in the balance, it is alleged. He was, however, then denied asylum in France due to concerns that his senior position in the Syrian regime meant he could have been involved in criminal acts, The Telegraph has learned. That prompted the French War Crimes Unit to launch a preliminary investigation in 2017. In spite of this, he was then mysteriously exfiltrated from France by Israeli intelligence agents to Austria, where he was successfully granted asylum, according to the judicial source and French and Austrian media. The agencies involved allegedly believed Mr Halabi could play an important role in the future of Syria. "It's clear he is a big fish," said one senior French judicial source. "We wanted to quiz him about all the testimonies we have gathered. It is very frustrating as he was a top target."
Cardinal George Pell, who was convicted and then acquitted of sexual abuse in his native Australia, reflects on the nature of suffering, Pope Francis' papacy and the humiliations of solitary confinement in his jailhouse memoir, according to an advance copy obtained by The Associated Press. "Prison Journal," which recounts the first five months of Pell's 404 days in solitary lockup, also provides a play-by-play of Pell's legal case and gives personal insights into one of the most divisive figures in the Catholic hierarchy today. To his supporters and even some detractors, Pell is a victim of a terrific perversion of justice; to his critics, he is the symbol of everything that has gone wrong with the Catholic Church's wretched response to clergy sexual abuse.
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary's (left) screen proved devastating to VCU's Havoc defense. (Duane Burleson/AP)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – As a public service, we offer a warning today to the players at Kansas and North Carolina. Whichever group of you prevails Sunday and advances to the Sweet 16 on Friday in Dallas, watch Mitch McGary's eyes.
While the eyes may seem the least dangerous part of Michigan's 6-foot-10, 255-pound freshman center, trust us: Paying careful attention to them could save a teammate from a teeth-rattling sudden stop. All McGary needs to initiate the DeathScreen 4.0 is a moment of eye contact from Michigan point guard Trey Burke. So if you see McGary and Burke lock eyes, start yelling "SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN" at Pantera volume.
None of VCU's players warned teammate Briante Weber on Saturday. So the unsuspecting 165-pound Weber slammed into McGary at full speed and wound up crumpled in a heap on the floor of the Palace of Auburn Hills. Of all the ways McGary effected Michigan's 78-53 win against the Rams, his screen –- which freed Burke for a jumper -– served the most jarring notice VCU's Havoc defense was not the most physical entity on the floor.
"It's a point guard's dream, especially if you're getting pressured like that," Michigan backup Spike Albrecht said. "You can set your guy up and run him right into Mitch, and Mitch is just going to knock his head off."
Now add soft hands, springy legs, a wide booty made for boxing out and an insatiable desire to outrun his man. That's McGary, who set career marks for points (21) and rebounds (14) two days after joining the starting lineup for a round of 64 win against South Dakota State. "Our X-factor," Burke called McGary.
The Rams, who thrive on outhustling and disrupting opponents, had no answer for a big man who hustled at their speed. McGary didn't make many tough shots; he feasted on putbacks and superior position. He kick-started Michigan's break after rebounds with crisp outlet passes such as the three quarter-court laser to Glenn Robinson III for an easy layup in the first half. "That's the most underrated part of his game," Michigan guard Nik Stauskas said. "When he gets rebounds, he sees the floor very well. Throughout the year, there were glimpses where you just go, 'Wow, I didn't know he could do that.'"
The Wolverines did know McGary was an immovable object, though. Twice, McGary flattened Rams with screens Saturday. The screen on Weber near the end of the first half drew more attention because VCU coach Shaka Smart had to be restrained by an assistant from screaming at an official for not calling a foul on McGary. "I set a good, hard screen -– and the man happened to run into my chest," McGary said. "It was a legal screen. I didn't mean intentionally for him to fall down, but it happened."
On Michigan's bench, assistant coach Bacari Alexander got flashbacks to his playing days at Detroit Mercy. There, he had several collisions with uniformed oak tree Brad Miller, a seven-footer who parlayed his physicality at Purdue into a 14-year NBA career. "When you have guys who are 6-11 or seven feet setting screens, those aren't screens," Alexander said. "Those are walls."
Those walls apparently get erected often at Michigan's practices. "When you don't call them out," Stauskas said, "it's going to hurt."
Big Ten opponents got a smaller taste of McGary as he backed up junior Jordan Morgan most of the season. But Morgan has been slow to recover from an ankle injury and his play has been especially off since his potential game-winning tip-in rimmed out against Indiana.
Meanwhile, McGary continued to improve. McGary started practice last fall weighing 270 pounds, which was jarring because he had reported to Ann Arbor weighing 255. "He ballooned up a little bit, maybe enjoying the cafeteria maybe a bit too much," Alexander said. "Then he got back and recalibrated with his discipline." McGary played himself back to 255 and then did all the things that had made the Chesterton, Ind., native a four-star recruit with offers from Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky and Florida. Before the NCAA tournament began, Michigan coaches decided McGary deserved to start. He has not disappointed, averaging 17 points and 12.5 rebounds in two games.
But McGary remains a freshman and he hasn't faced a quality opponent in the post during the tournament. He will in Kansas center Jeff Withey or North Carolina forward James Michael McAdoo. It has only been two weeks since McGary committed four fouls in eight minutes against Indiana, so he must be careful not to let that hustle and youthful exuberance get him in trouble Friday. Alexander, who works primarily with Michigan's big men, said he believes McGary has corrected some of the issues that got him in quick foul trouble in the past. Instead of trying to use his hands to disrupt opponents, he is learning to move his feet and get all of his considerable girth in front of an opponent. "He's doing a great job," Alexander said, "of using his chest versus his limbs."