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Although bitter melon has an unusual bitter taste, this recipe mellows its flavor while preserving its nutritional properties.
Serves 8. Total time 45 minutes. Prep time 15 minutes. Cooking time 30 minutes.
1 tspnToasted sesame oil
2 clvGarlic, minced
2 TbspGreen onion, minced
1 tspnFresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1/4 cWater
1 TbspBragg liquid aminos
1 tspnRaw sugar
10 ozFirm tofu, pressed against a strainer to remove water, then mashed
4 cBitter melon, cut into 1/3-inch rings
1 TbspCornstarch for dusting
1 TbspPeanut oil for pan-frying
2 tspnToasted sesame oil
2 clvGarlic, minced
2 TbspFresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 TbspFermented black beans,* chopped
1/8 tspnBlack pepper
2 TbspSoy sauce
2 TbspRaw sugar
1 1/4 cWater
1 TbspCornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp. water
- Heat the sesame oil in a skillet on medium heat and sauté the garlic, green onion, and ginger until lightly browned. Add the water, liquid aminos, and sugar and mix well. Cook until the water is almost evaporated, then add the mashed tofu and mix well. Set aside to cool.
- Using a small sharp knife, carefully cut the foamy seed part out from each bitter melon ring. Steam the rings for about 10 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Pat a touch of cornstarch around the inside of each ring. Stuff each ring firmly with about 1/2 Tbsp. of tofu filling, or just enough to pack inside evenly.
- Heat the peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Place the rings in the skillet and pan-fry until golden brown on one side, then carefully turn to cook the other side. (Cook in 2 batches if needed.)
- For the sauce, heat the sesame oil in a skillet on medium heat. Sauté the garlic and ginger until lightly browned. Add the remaining ingredients except the cornstarch mixture and mix well.
- Bring to a boil, stir in the cornstarch mixture, and cook until thickened. Remove from the heat. To serve, arrange the rings on a large serving plate and drizzle the sauce on top.
*Fermented black beans are available in Asian markets or grocery stores in the Asian section. For a homemade variation, see below.Homemade Salted Black Beans: Place 1/2 cup cooked black beans in a small saucepan. Add 1 1/2 Tbsp. rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water. Mix well and simmer on low heat until the beans are almost dry. Set aside to cool slightly, then roughly chop.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 351, Fat 7.6g (68 cal), Carbohydrate 66.8g (267 cal), Protein 4g (16 cal)
Added information: Saturated Fat 3.6g, Cholesterol 15mg, Sodium 213mg, Dietary Fiber 1.6g


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Osho,Last night whilst lying in bed and allowing my mind to wander down creative corridors, I experienced what I can only describe as a mental somersault, and I looked, for the first time, inside. I will not attempt to describe how it felt, but I can say it was more ecstatic than anything I could imagine. I felt doors that were stuck tight, dissolve, and in my trembling and astonished innocence I was aware of your compassionate presence cushioning me. Oh my precious and beloved master, what was this treasure I discovered? Is this what you call meditation, and will it be easy to find again?
It has been a beautiful first glimpse of meditation. But the first glimpse should not be desired; otherwise you will destroy it. Just as it has happened on its own – you were not attempting to achieve it – allow it to come and go; don't be greedy. That is one of the great obstacles on the path of those who are in search of themselves. A glimpse happens, it is ecstatic, and the old mind immediately grabs it and starts thinking in its old pattern: how to get it again.
Mind is not going to get any experience of meditation. And the more greedy the mind becomes, the less is the possibility of that relaxed state when meditation blossoms. So one most important thing to be remembered is: forget all about it. It has come on its own, it will come on its own. It cannot be made a goal. Our mind turns everything into a goal; its whole training is for achieving: if you have achieved this much, you should achieve it again and you should achieve more.
But the very desire of achieving is a disturbance, is a tension, is an anxiety. It happens to almost everybody when for the first time the sky opens inside. You were not asking for it; you were doing something else. But you were relaxed, calm, and quiet. You were ready, but you were not demanding anything from existence.
Existence never yields to any of our demands. It is the demanding mind that has been creating all our misery.
Once you have tasted something that you have never tasted before, it seems absolutely natural to ask for it again and again. But you have to understand that meditation is something not of your doing. It is not your act. It is something that happens to you in a certain space. That space is not of desire, not of demand, but of absolute relaxation and trust in nature. If it has given you one glimpse, it will give you many glimpses of a deeper nature, of a higher quality. Right now you may not be able even to imagine them, because unless you experience something, you cannot imagine it, you cannot dream about it.
This is the very beginning of the journey on the path, but a very beautiful opening. If you don't come in the way, many more experiences will follow.
So the only thing to avoid is yourself coming in the way. Remember always that it is a happening, so when you are not anxious to get it, only then it is possible. Your anxiety, your tension, your greed, make your mind very confused and do not allow the relaxed space where flowers of meditation blossom. You are saying, "Last night whilst laying in bed and allowing my mind to wander down creative corridors, I experienced what I can only describe as a mental somersault. And I looked for the first time inside." It all happened naturally. It was not preplanned. You were not looking for it.
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HVAC Tip: Best Vent Hoods
We all know how important venting cooking steam out of the kitchen is for moisture and mold prevention, but when it comes to actually installing a vent hood, where does one actually start? It's not like most people's friends have strong opinions on vent hoods.
I found vent hood recommendations from New York City remodeling contractors on the Brownstoner forum. Highly recommended were Broan, NuTone and Zephyr vent hoods. Though they are not specifically HVAC experts, I am inclined to trust their words that these brands of vent hoods are quiet, effective and well-built.
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Aspera Ad Astra: Insound Tour Support Series #4
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Produced and directed by Heather Rose Dominic, THE SHIELD AROUND THE K documents the first two decades of the inspiring birth and growth of the punk rock DIY record label, K Records, a record label whose lo-fi credibility has never been compromised. Based in Olympia, WA, co-founders Calvin Johnson & Candice Pedersen are interviewed along with over 20 K artists and peers including Mecca Normal, Lois, Rose Melberg, Ian MacKaye, Slim Moon, Dean Wareham and more. THE SHIELD AROUND THE K als features performances by Calvin Johnson's legendary Beat Happening, as well as rare footage from the International Pop Underground Festival footage with performances by Fugazi, Beat Happening, Mecca Normal and others.
: Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music?
Guided by fans, musicians, observers and critics from within the Christian music scene as well as the "secular" world, Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music? tackles the artistic, religious and cultural implications of the burgeoning independent Christian rock movement. Maintaining an impartial eye, first-time directors Vickie Hunter and Heather Whinna have created a "thoughtful picture of a community that's often been cynically mocked in the mainstream media." (Bob Mehr, Chicago Reader)


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EDMONTON - Morning commuters were still feeling the effects of a late night thunderstorm that dumped nearly 40 mm of rain, wreaking havoc on city roads with flooded intersections that left some people stranded in their vehicles.
From about 11:10 p.m. to about 11:40 p.m. Thursday, firefighters responded to 18 calls for help from trapped drivers who were caught off guard by sudden flooding on Yellowhead Trail, said Michael Tucker, spokesman for Edmonton Fire Rescue. Although some had to climb on their vehicle roofs to avoid rising water, no injuries were reported.
The intersections at 97th Street, 121st Street and 127th Street "seem to be the worst," Tucker said. But early Friday, traffic problems lingered at the Yellowhead Trail underpass at St. Albert Trail, an intersection that was deluged less than three weeks ago when heavy rains and hail resulted in a manhole cover popping off.
"For that type of volume to cause that flooding in such a short time is alarming," Tucker said late Thursday.
It was also a case of deja vu for residents of the Westwood neighbourhood, near 107th Street and 121st Avenue, whose basements were also affected by the Aug. 11 downpour. Some had barely finished mopping up when water began seeping in again late Thursday.
There are also reports of flooding in the Evansdale neighbourhood, around 146th Avenue and 96th Street.
The Yellowhead Trail underpass at St. Albert Trail reopened fully to traffic around 7:30 a.m., after two vehicles stranded by flooding were finally towed. Traffic had been affected in both directions, as one vehicle was in the westbound lanes and the other in the eastbound lanes of Yellowhead Trail, police spokeswoman Patrycia Thenu said in a news release Friday
Soon after the storm hit, reports of submerged roads and flooded intersections turned up on Twitter.
"Water is spraying from the storm drains on the Whitemud," Twitter user Morgan Smith posted.
Chris Simpson posted photos of water rising up to his knees and warned of flooding on 142nd Street, north of 111th Avenue.
"I think I just drove through my first monsoon," he wrote.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Friday in Edmonton, but the long weekend is expected to usher in sunny skies and warm temperatures. Highs could reach 25 C by Monday, according to Environment Canada.
In other traffic news, a single-vehicle collision around 4:30 a.m. Friday at Fort Road and Yellowhead Trail is expected to affect traffic for the next few hours. At least three lanes of the intersection are affected.
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The end of 2012 is closing in fast and it's been quite the year at NING. Just look at this list of what has been accomplished:
And big decisions:
Wow, that's quite a bit of success for this year! Good job NING!
Well the Roadmap still has some items on it and whether or not they will be finished before the year-end we are unaware, but that can't stop us from wishing away for 2013! What would you love to see developed on NING in 2013 in addition to what's on the current Roadmap?
My Dreams:
Just a few of my big dreams! J
I expect that File Manager and Video Direct UpLoad features will be made available to Ning Plus.
Good one. I expect to see a ""people you may know"" feature introduced on ning. This will make it easy for people to easily create their own circle of friends and get a good reason to come back after signing up.
on most networks i think this would be a wasted feature. on facebook et al this works because there are millions of people, but on most Nings where numbers equal hundreds, i'm not sure this is a worthwhile use of development time?
You have a good point. I guess we can keep it for the near future.
Actually I see a ton of value in this - if you have a truly focused network, then there's no reason why this shouldn't work..
Neat idea. I'm with SweetPotato on this one. Maybe if it showed other users who answered questions the same and displayed people to follow with similar interests, it may work better.
+1 People you may know option would be wonderful.
Also, Notifications, friends only activity feed and categories for forums and videos. As for photos, it would be great if we can add photos directly to albums 'before' uploading the photos rather than afterwards. Just a couple of things I would like to see first in 2013. Before closing though, I would like to thank Ning and especially Eric for a fantabulous 2012!
Pump up on-site notifications for sure! That would declutter my mailbox quite a bit lol :)
You mean categories for groups this is something we need
I already have this, quite easy to do, just use FlashVortex free or not free depending on whether you wish the logo off.
I have a top tab that says "Group Index", and that is where it is with categories and it lists all my groups under each category.
Categories for practically everything would be wonderful :)
or make file manager an Add On, although not for $10, $5 maybe.
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anyone who watches this Movie better Check there Brain be for they even go to the box office and if you don't your not going to have any brains at all and you might be like the actor's and there agents and also you just might be the director or the producers of the Fucked up movie
Because all they have shit in that head of there's
Wow, this was pretty bad. The first 30 minutes were fun and I was starting to wonder what you guys were talking about. Then at a certain point things went downhill quickly and the boredom and anger built.
Thankfully I only paid $2 to see it. No, wait, my friend paid for me. So all I spent was time and a few brain cells.
Damn, I feel bad. I thought this movie was supposed to be a comedy.
I love this movie, is so bad its good
i hope they dont make another movie like this
The BEST part of this movie was the couple sitting next to me in the theatre. The first time the blonde with the big boobs came on screen, the man of the couple yelled "DAYAM!!!!! That girl's got some nice titties!!!" and the woman yelled, "If you don't SHUT UP, you won't be getting any tonight!" So I'd only recommend seeing this movie if it's seen with that couple.
Just by watching this trailer this movie is a piece of shit and it gets a Fuck you and this movie is so fucking fake this is worst than project X and yeah Project X sucked Dick but this is just my opinion 1986 they had to take everyone out because if not they would be fucking Dead so i dont know what this movie is trying to get to you guys and Me at all
This movie sucked dick, Project X sucked dick, and Paranormal Activity and its sequels sucked dick.
that girl does have some nice tities but thats it pretty much... honestly i knew this was gonna suck once they mentioned jesse mcartney and oren peli
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I'm looking for climatic information in the form of raster like MODIS daily LST (Land Surface Temperature) data. I'm looking for other parameters like precipitation, humidity, air pressure and so on. Does anybody have information where could I find MODIS (or other sources) data for these parameters and what is the best choice for each?
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The PRISM Climate Group's data is exceptional. Their raster products include precipitation, max temp, min temp, dewpoint and historic data. NASA's MODIS site has a wealth of data as does this USGS site. You will find a wide range of products there from vegetation indices to emissivity and burn data. | |||
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We've been home for several days now, but I want to tell you about the rest of our Holiday Vacations trip to Canada. Our last day in Banff still held some surprises, and some more beautiful sights. The Cascade Gardens in Banff may not be as expansive as Butchart Gardens, but the flowers are strikingly colorful. After a stroll through those gardens, we were off to the Bow River Falls right on the edge of town, and then to the historic Banff Springs Hotel. The nearly 100-year-old hotel is another one built by the Canadian Pacific Railroad, like the Chateau Lake Louise and the Empress Hotel in Victoria. After touring the hotel, and for the second day in a row, we were treated to a buffet fit for a king (and queen).
Okay, we're about to pop! But we have more sights to see on the way to Calgary. As we wave good-bye to the Canadian Rockies and head into the city, we stop at the Olympic Park, sight of the 1988 Winter Olympics. Check out the rest of the pictures from this last full day in Canada in the Eye on You section.
We have one more wonderful meal together at our hotel in Calgary before turning in for our last night's sleep north of the border. We weren't finished, though, as our bus driver gave us a quick tour of the city on the way to the airport. And we all made it safely home.
KBTX viewers from Bryan, College Station, Wellborn, Jewett, Hilltop Lakes, and Snook, took a vacation together, one we'll never forget, and one we'll always cherish. The youngest in our group is twenty-one, the oldest, well, mature. We had a great time getting to know each other and sharing the wonderful experiences. We plan on getting together in a few months to share pictures and memories. And I think that everyone in the group would agree that we'd like to go on another trip together. And we'd love to have you come along with us.


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The workdays can get monotonous and boring at times, so what better way to break up the week than by having some fashion and fun? We have provided a list of fashion events going on for the next week to give you something to look forward to and keep you in the NYC fashion know. Have some fun exploring the fashion frenzies this city has to offer! We promise, one fashion event a day will keep your workweek blues away!
Expert Panel Tells All: How Fashion Tech Companies can Work with Media
What: A panel of fashion tech experts along with Third Wave Fashion group invite you to get the inside scoop as they discuss how fashion tech companies can participate in media. This is a great opportunity to network with speakers like Caroline Waxler, Director of Digital content at Lucky Magazine, and Jenn Talley, Digital Development Editor at Teen Vogue. Tickets are $10.00. For more information click here
When: Thursday, March 22nd at 6:30 PM
Where: Taap.it- 335 W. 35th Street (see map)
What: A week long pop up shop that will include: art, photography, independent and high-end fashion designers and even a selection of one-of-a-kind haute couture vintage pieces.
When: Starting Friday, March 23rd from 8-10 PM
Where: The Highline Loft 5th Floor- 508 W. 26th St. (see map)
Art + Fashion Saturday Night Live
What: The Dining Engagement Group invites you to a night of fashion and art with an exhibition by "Art Divas of New York", and fashion presentations by Glitz Glam and Khalil Hatitude, Accessories by Sade Glamour, and Hat collection by Khalil Hatitude. Enjoy music by DJ Hova T and a free admission! RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com
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What: A fantastic evening of cocktails, a silent auction and fashion shows, this event is fashion for a great cause as it will be benefiting Lambda Legal, the Hetrick-Martin Institute, AIDS Community Research Initiative of America and the Point Foundation. To purchase tickets, click here
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Americans that some of their favorite foods could be making bit sick.
Consumer reports just tested Ross samples of pork from across the US showing some -- some contained.
Harmful bacteria this coming as the FDA shuts -- the nation's largest in a -- plant.
Following a Salmonella outbreak -- should Americans be worried about what's in their next meal.
Our next guest says no it's all a bunch of -- Who -- my next guess -- he's got to be John Stossel who wrote that book John Stossel why shouldn't we be more concerned.
Why wouldn't say it's all hype we shouldn't be concerned a lot of people think they get the flow and you really get food poisoning and hundreds dot.
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Treasure Island
- When:
- 04:00pm, Saturday, 05 January 2013 - 05:30pm, Sunday, 20 January 2013
- Where:
- Saw Avenue Amphitheatre - Kings Park, West Perth
Join Prompt Corner and Be Active as they present Treasure Island. Set on Rottnest Island, watch what happens when a group of holidaying children discover a treasure chest buried in the myriad of tunnels on the Island. What will the 'Ghost' Black Jack Anderson, who pirated the Western Australian coast in the 1830s, think of this? Find out in what is sure to be a fun-filled, family adventure these January school holidays. |
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5 - 20 January 2013 (except Mondays). |
Show Times |
4.30 pm daily, gates open at 4.00 pm. |
Tickets |
Adults and Children $17.95 (children under 3 free). Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster on Ph: 136 100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.au. |
What to Bring |
Picnic rug and hamper, jacket, sunhat, sunscreen, sealed plastic water/soft drink (only), comfy shoes, good vibes. Low deck chairs are recommended (high deck chairs will be positioned at the rear of the venue to avoid obstructing sight lines for other patrons). |
Food |
Bring your own picnic hamper. |
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No professional cameras, video or recording equipment. Dogs are not permitted at this event. Saw Avenue Amphitheatre is a non-smoking and glass-free venue. |
Parking |
Please ensure you park safely and legally along Saw Avenue and May Drive. ACROD Parking is available in the car park next to the Saw Avenue Amphitheatre. |
Further Information |
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Lansing closed the Waverly golf course in 2007. Since then the grass has grown high on the fairways and putting greens.
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I was a senior on my high school dance team when I started Irish dancing. I came from a background of a megaphone-wielding director who would belt out our names across the gym as we practiced our routines. I don't know how many times I heard, "Caitlin, smile!!!"
A smile, like a solo dress, can set dancers apart. A smile full of joy can light up the stage and energize the air around you. A smile can make a dancer stand up a little straighter, lift their chin a bit higher, and project an air of "the IT factor." Draw the audience in and capture the attention of the judge the minute you place those ghillies on the stage by showing off those pearly whites.
Smiling as you dance comes naturally for some, but others like me must practice their dance steps smiling. If you lack a megaphone-wielding director to holler out smiling reminders, just plaster one on your face as you dance in front of a mirror. Practice that smile until it becomes something you do naturally like a well rehearsed step.
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First off, we can expect the Republican Party to make some changes. We've already seen them make some overtures towards immigrants, in the hopes that their party won't soon become - you know - extinct. So why not expect more in that direction?
Next year, the Republican Party will move to banish the constitutional requirement that the president actually be born in the U.S. (In their minds that was already broken by Barack Obama, right?) The GOP will then look to nominate an undocumented immigrant for the White House in 2016.
If that seems far-fetched, keep in mind that some people right now actually believe that Republicans will give in when it comes to the gun nuts in this country.
Speaking of institutions facing extinction, what's in store for the American Catholic Church in 2013?
First, we can expect the hierarchy to get it over with and excommunicate every pesky nun currently serving in the U.S. Those ladies have already caused far too much trouble with their yapping about following the example set by Jesus when it comes to love and tolerance.
Odd how the nuns have also managed to avoid becoming embroiled in, like, even one single sex abuse case.
Rick Santorum, meanwhile, having failed to ride his impeccable Catholic cred to the White House, will announce his candidacy for Pope. When Santorum hears papal policy regarding the impoverished and oppressed of the world, however, he will announce he is instead running for Pope of America.
No one opposes - or cares.
Finally, the church will stop announcing which Catholic schools are closing. For simplicity's sake, they will simply announce which schools will actually remain open.
In the world of showbiz, expect big things from legendary Boston Irish criminal Whitey Bulger in 2013. Sure he's disgraced and imprisoned now.
But with movie stars like Matt Damon and Ben Affleck angling to make a movie about Bulger's rise and fall, expect authorities to give the old guy a break so that he can serve as a "consultant" on the upcoming film. ("What's the guy ever done to prove we can't trust him?" one FBI official will ask.)
Shockingly, after one day on the set, Bulger will disappear. In the months that follow there will be
Whitey Bulger sightings from Denver to Dublin.
Ben Affleck, feeling guilty, will then attempt to shoot a fake movie, in the hopes of luring Bulger out of hiding. It will be called Where Did Whitey Argo?
We couldn't possibly go a whole column without mentioning Irish boy toy Niall Horan and the rest of the boys in One Direction. Horan will shock the world in 2013 by calling a press conference and declaring: "Having just spent the last three months counting all of my money, I have decided to retire. I don't know what world these British twits are looking at, but in the world I come from these boy bands don't last very long."
"Boyzone anybody? Exactly! I'm getting out of this now, before I start looking like a real weirdo. I'll be back when my fans all have children of their own and they have some real money to spend."
Ex boy-bander Mark Wahlberg will then call up Horan to see if he is interested in playing a child role in the latest installment of the "Irish" Mickey Ward series of boxing films. The title? The Fighter 4: The Son Also Rises.
Also in 2013, Liam Neeson may actually pass on a movie role. And Daniel Day-Lewis, having wowed audiences as Lincoln, grows pork-chop sideburns to play seventh President Andrew Jackson, whose parents were born Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim.
The expletive-laden script (written by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh) explores Jackson's bloody rise to power. However, violence breaks out on the set when the notoriously-intense Day-Lewis refuses to break character. McDonagh becomes frustrated when Day-Lewis requests a particularly ornate horse and buggy carriage to carry him to and from the set.
"It's f***ing 2013 you weirdo!" McDonagh howls before socking Day-Lewis.
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kaydog1 | Jan 02, 2013, 12:26 PM EST
I think Mr Deignan is wrong about Whitey Bulger being able to fool the FBI, and make an escape. The ONE message that was consistantly drilled into MY head, growing up as a lad in the projects, was "Never Trust Whitey", so we're on to him already.
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Commuters face severe delays after someone was hit by a train at East Croydon station Photo: Gus Saunders
Major disruption has been caused on the rail network after a man was hit by a train at East Croydon station.
Passengers face cancellations and delays of up to 60 minutes, with services from Southern, First Capital Connect, Gatwick Express and London Overground all affected by the incident.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "BTP officers were called to a line close to East Croydon rail station this morning to reports of a person having been struck by a train.
"Officers attended the incident which they were alerted to at 5.25am and it is currently being treated as non-suspicious.
"Medics from London Ambulance Service also attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene. A file will be prepared for the coroner."
The man was struck by a London Victoria to Brighton service and the line was handed back to Network Rail at 6.36am.
A statement on the Southern trains website said: "Due to a person hit by a train just outside of East Croydon station, Southern services on all routes to and from London Victoria and London Bridge via East Croydon are subject to delay, alteration and short notice cancellation until further notice.
"Ticket acceptance is in place with Metrobus routes, Brighton & Hove Buses, South West Trains, SouthEastern, First Capital Connect, London Buses, London Underground and London Tramlink over any reasonable routes until further notice."
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zjwatson says...
Yes, many people have been inconvenienced today in some way or another. However, if there were more resources for people to access helping them with their mental state we would probably hear less of this happening. After today's events a few more people will be needing help. A few pills in the long run will not help. Where will they turn?
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Dan Filson says...
The results must be truly grisly for all who have to deal with them but the driver inevitably carries a sense of guilt even though stopping a train on a sixpence is obviously not possible.
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12:19pm Wed 11 Sep 13
Dani78 says...
Kelly Ann wrote:Totally agree, how people can make assumptions and trying to point out the facts without going through mental illness or knowing anyone thats gone through this serious illness, simply shows there are some senseless uneducated people out there. I agree its sad for the drivers and emergency servcies that have to deal with it but to say "why dont they think of these things" is pure stupidity.
You've obviously never been in that much mental pain have your Mr Filson, the last thing this poor soul would have been thinking about was the train driver, you just want the pain to end. May he rest in peace now and condolensces to his family & friends.
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That is probably the easiest question I have been asked in this last week because I knew exactly what I would blog about today-
My kid.
Happy birthday, James.
You are one of the joys of my life.
You are a wonderful son and an amazing brother.
I loved you from the first time I saw your sweet dimples.
I love you to the moon and back.
P.S. I am sorry if this embarrasses you.
P.P.S. Ok, not really. I have been waiting to foist mushy, public, mom displays of affection for my teenagers on them since I was enduring the same treatment from your grandmother. You know, for sheer revenge.
P.P.P.S. NOT that revenge is ever a good thing to do, son.
P.P.P.P.S. Unless of course you are ever shoved down to the ground on the playground by a kid with the nickname of "Meany Mikey" because he wanted your turn on the monkey bars and you said no. In THAT case you absolutely have my permission to take your carton of milk at lunch and bag of cheetos and pour the contents into his coat pockets.
P.P.P.P.P.S. Not that I would ever do that or anything.
P.P.P.P.P.P.S. Anyway, just take the high road. It's easier. Although it also means you will probably have fewer interesting stories to tell when you are grown up. Which isn't all bad and means that you probably won't have people calling me when you're 34 and tattling to me about your blog.
P.P.P.P.P.P.P.S. And, son? Don't take revenge on me for this by writing about my incontinence in my old age. I'm your elder. Show some respect.
P.P.P.P.P.P.P.P.S. Thank you for talking your little brother into doing whatever the freak it was that prompted this photo. It's pretty much made my life. Just so you know.


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Mercurius had a problem in 532 AD. He had just been elected pope, but he had been named after a pagan God. So he did something that Catholics have become quite good at: making a novel act fit into a pre-existing tradition. Mercurius asked to be called John II, after Pope John who had been martyred at Ravenna in 526 after a fallout with the Ostrogothic king, Theodoric. If Christ renamed Simon as Peter, it eventually became settled that Peter's successors should have a new name as well.
Today the name a pope chooses for himself is more than just a name — it's a not-so subtle indication of the direction he hopes to lead his pontificate. When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger announced that he was taking the name Benedict in 2005, he cited the example of the last pope named Benedict, along with another Benedict, the great patron saint of Europe and of scholars. Like the former pope, he hoped to be a voice of peace during a time of war, and like the saint, he was an intellectual, being the first pope to publish a scholarly book while in office.
So when the Vatican's conclave ends, what name will the next Bishop of Rome likely choose? Here are some of the likely (and not-so-likely) names to appear on his list and what those names would signal.
• Pope Benedict XVII: Well, you can guess this one signals continuity. A new Benedict would likely signal the continuation of Ratzinger's theological legacy, and perhaps his focus on secularism and Europe. It could be chosen by men like Canada's Cardinal Ouellet, a contributor to a Ratzinger-founded theological journal. Or it could be taken by someone like Sri Lanka's Cardinal Ranjith, a close admirer of Benedict's and a partisan in the cause of a more traditional Catholic Church. Then again, Benedict's resignation is controversial enough among the cardinals that any one of them might hesitate to take it up.
• Pope John XXIV: A cardinal of any theological stripe could take the most popular of papal names. Many saints, plus an apostle, had the name. But c'mon, everyone is going to think: liberal, modernizing, back to Vatican II the moment it is announced. John XXIII had an enormous personality and made it his mission to "open the doors of the Church to the world." He died before the council was complete, and a variety of theological schools of thought inside and outside the church have tried to attach themselves to his legacy. This is probably the most unpredictable name. But a new Pope John would at least give hope to those who want a "new church." Anyone could claim it, but it may especially fit the Italian Cardinal Ravasi or Ghana's Cardinal Turkson.
• Pope Leo XIV: A modern social-justice pope? Although it is impossible to reduce him to one thing, Pope Leo XIII was the author of a papal letter on social inequality and justice issues that criticized both industrial capitalism and communism. His leadership unleashed waves of Catholic thinking about economic justice. Today many third world cardinals blame Western nations and banking interests for the exploitation of their flocks. They may no longer be interested in elegant debates on secularism. They may want someone calling down hellfire on Western financial interests. Look to Cardinal Turkson, or Mexico's Cardinal Carrera.


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Beautiful course through vineyards heavy with fruit, past chateaus, on country roads and paths, through small towns with 90 percent of the 8500 runners in costume. And at leat 20 chateaus serving wine, numerous bands, good food (including raw oysters) and pretty good crowds for a rural location. Well organized with aeriel acrobatic entertainment and music at the start and good swag: shirt, boxed bottle of wine, medal and backpack. Logistics can be a bit challenging for those not on tours, but a 5 euro roundtrip bus from the center of Bordeaux to Pauillac was easy way to travel on race day. Packet pickup the day prior may be more difficult without a car if you are not on a tour. This is definitely a bucket list event especially if you are fond of running and wine and want to combine the two. Just remember - it is still a marathon.
So what happens when the reality exceeds the dream? Savor it. Five years of dreaming and planning and yearning to run the fabled Medoc...I finally made it happen for my 75th birthday. Marathon Tours' impeccably orchestrated adventure involved epicurean meals, velvety wine, laconic humor and fascinating stories of the legendary Bordeaux region...enriching and engaging. And the marathon? Running with wildly costumed revelers through bucolic vineyards with wine at every aid station...what's not to like? It was an experience I replay often; magical moments, dreams realized, memories forever...I will go back.
I ran in the 2012 running of the Medoc, and had been so excited to participate in this quirky race. However, this year was hotter than most. It was over 30C/90F degrees out! The race organizers were clearly not prepared for this high temperature and that extra water needed in such conditions. I started towards the back of the pack and ran nearly 10K before finding water on the route. Most water stations along the course were totally out of water when I passed them. There's only so much wine you can safely taste without also having water during a hot weather marathon. Organizers, please next year be prepared to provide water to ALL runners and not just the front runners.
I was talked into running this marathon by my father as his 'retirement' race. I did a practice marathon 6 months before, just so I knew what I was in for, so it was only my second marathon. Well, what an experience. ALL marathons should have wine available on the course, it really takes the edge off running 42km! I smiled and laughed the whole way, paced myself on some jellyfish, chatted to random cows/pigs/ladybirds....you get the idea.. got a bit drunk at the 30km mark. The food and wine is excellent. Bands at every winery, crowds out on the street cheering and with homemade goods to try. It was a highlight of my life not just my running life - and i'll be back, with friends in tow!
This has been my first marathon and have a nasty suspicion that it will remain the standard that the rest will aspire to. It is not for the aggressive, militant runner, it is absolute fun and a perfect testament to the fabulous nature of the region and the wonderful people who make the race possible. You must do it, you must dress up and embrace the whole ethos and you must book early!
Another year, another day participating in the race billed as the longest marathon in the world. On the 11th of September, 2010, 8,500 runners took part in the famous wine-fueled Marathon du Medoc. A total of 23 wine-tasting stations (and countless water stations) were available to the runners over the course of 42 KM/26 miles. In addition, the last four kilometers of the race included all-you-can-eat oysters, cheese, ham, BBQ and ice cream. Each racer was given 6:30 hours to complete the race (although it should be noted that the organizers actually stopped tracking the finish times at 7:00 on the dot) and over 90% of the participants ran in costume. This year's costume theme was "comic books," so there were a lot of smurfs, Asterixs and Obelixs, Tintin, etc. Only about 40% of the runners actually dressed as comic book characters and the rest dressed in miscellaneous costumes (i.e. construction workers, transvestites, etc.). The marathon itself is really nice because it is mostly flat and cuts through the vineyards and chateaus of some of the most famous wineries in the region. The race begins and ends in Pauillac, so most of the wineries in the vicinity are visited. We passed through (and tasted) wine from prestigious producers such as Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Beychevelle, Chateau Latour, etc. One of the highlights of the race was running through the Chateau Lafite Rothschild, tasting one of their wines, and then stripping off the costume to jump in a pond within the Chateau's property (although it is recommended not to jump in with a camera in your hand as one particular transvestite did during the race). At the end of the race, everyone got a medal, a backpack, and a wine bottle and then they all gathered in a party tent where people were served copious amounts of wine, beer, and refreshments as well as sandwiches. In all seriousness, it is imperative that your training for this race includes drinking a bit of wine each day and slowly increasing your dosage. My training regime culminated with a wine-tasting trip through the Burgundy and Bordeaux regions a few days before the race itself. The organization of the race is excellent, but not strict enough to allow some of the participants to begin the race halfway through (as some of our group members did). The T-shirt received for signing up for the race was not great, but at least it should be possible to use it sometime in the future.
This is not just a marathon; it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and journey. The course winds through numerous historical French Chateaux and 59 vineyards in the Medoc region of southwest France. The course is difficult with much of the race being on uneven pavement, dirt and gravel. For some reason, if you are struggling during the race, the halfway point is near the start/finish line, so you won't need to be driven back. In 2010, the weather was 82 degrees F and sunny. Most of the participants are dressed in creative costumes and the start of the race is a total party with music and show. The spectators (limited in some areas) are great along the course and cheer you on by your name, which is located on your race bib. There are approximately 22 water, food, music, and amazing wine tasting stops along the course. The race organizers allow a 6 and a 1/2-hour time limit, and they mean it. When the time limit is reached, the finish line is closed and nobody is allowed to cross, so pace yourself accordingly. At the finish line, you are greeted by enthusiastic volunteers who hand out a heavy medal, a Marathon du Medoc backpack, and a bottle of decent Bordeaux wine in a commemorative wood carton. So, if you are looking for an unique experience in a marathon, I recommend taking it slow and enjoying every sight, sound, and taste of this superb marathon in Medoc, France. You will never forget it! ALLEZ!!!
Long story short: after two weeks with food poisoning, I decided to only run the first half, while my husband did the whole. It was still an amazing experience! First of all, to enjoy this race you need to fully embrace the French way of doing things... just go with the flow and enjoy yourself. Here are some things we wish we'd known ahead of time: The town of Pauillac and surrounding area are truly not spectacular - mostly just working vineyards and industry. You won't be missing anything if you are just in town for the weekend. The expo is small but well organized, so show up any time. The shirts were scratchy, fitted tank tops; order a size up. The pasta dinner ("mille-pates") is unbelievably fun and worth every penny. Buy tickets when you register, and remember that it starts with a mandatory "cocktail hour" outside the tent, so bring a warm jacket and don't arrive early. (You'll have a great time even if you don't speak French... everyone there will take great pride in trying to explain things to you.) There is no transport or official parking on race morning; get into town before they close the roads, and park in any lot near the start. Wear a costume, bring a camera, and if you're part of an American group, consider wearing US flags so people can wave and try to speak to you in English. It is a great excuse to make friends. The wine stops get more frequent throughout the course, so pace yourself! And at the end the food area is an absolute zoo, so be patient or bring cash to buy some food nearby. Also, the day after the race is a traditional oyster market day in some nearby ocean villages... it's a great way to stretch your legs if you're still in town. This race is one-of-a-kind and definitely an extremely fun and unique experience!
This was 109th marathon; why did I wait so long to have so much fun. It's one of the top 100 things to do before you die. In fact, I would put it in the top 10 from start to finish - it was fantastic. It was a hard course, but the wine and the fun made the miles go fast. Terrific start with the dancing girls - what a way to warm up. Great sports bag, good medal, great bottle of wine, and also a fantastic running vest. Please do not turn up in running gear to spoil the atmosphere. Take your time, relax, and get ready to party. I will be back again and again.
...all at the same time! Very nice course in the countryside along the vineyards and the "chateaux." Exceptionnal ambiance and the runners are mostly relaxed. Forget about doing a personal best there though; it's not flat, and it's muddy at times. But it's definitely worth doing!!!!
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