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We're an interesting bunch of people. We're basically simple, a little spicy, a little sweet sometimes, and mmm, so good for you.
Can you post a favorite recipe that fits in with a carfree life?
We're an interesting bunch of people. We're basically simple, a little spicy, a little sweet sometimes, and mmm, so good for you.
Can you post a favorite recipe that fits in with a carfree life?
Ya here's an adhoc recipe from lastnight, I kinda just threw what I had into a pot and cooked it for awhile, came out way better than I thought it would. I will be doing it again.
3 potatoes
1 stalk celery
handful baby carrots
1 onion
1 green pepper
1 tsp oil
1 chicken breast cut into 4 pieces
cut everything into pieces your comfortable with size wise and throw it in, do so in the order listed, touch of oil to keep taters from sticking
cover and heat enough for it to make a sizzling sound until taters are done, about an hour
serve with a little bit of ranch dressing drizzled on top
probably a fairly common recipe I would think, not sure what you call it though
since transporting bread sucks by bike, and 2 people have PM'd me for this recipe, here it is
basic wheat bread
1 packet yeast
1.5 cups warm water
5-6 cups wheat flour(more or less,it varies a bit)
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp honey
dollop of margarine or butter(optional)
1 tsp oil or shortening
1 5x9" bread pan
mix honey, yeast, water, let sit for about 5 minutes
add salt, butter, and rest of honey, mix
add 1 cup of flour at a time, and mix/kneed till its slightly tacky,you can add all the flour at once, but its wise to save the last cup or two so you can get the texture/moisture right
coat with oil and let sit in a bowl until it doubles in size
kneed it again, grease a bread pan, and put it in and spread it out so its flat, let rest until it rises anout an inch over the pan
put in 350 degree oven for about 27-30 minutes
you can also make buns or anything else really, just shape into the way you want and let it rise before baking
mixing time about 15mins if that, rest is just waiting
When I get home I'm hungry and don't have hours to cook so here is a quick one
Tuna Tetrazzini
makes 3 servings
1 cup water
1 cup milk
1 tbsp. butter
4 oz wide noodles (no-yolk)
1 cup frozen peas
1 10 3/4 oz can 98% fat-free condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 12 oz canned tuna (drained)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1. In a large skillet, over high heat stir together water, milk, and butter. Bring to boiling.
2. Stir in uncooked noodles and peas. Return to boiling, cover, and reduce heat to simmer (low) for 8 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. Stir in soup, tuna, and cheese. Heat throughly.
Here's a pretty regular dinner for me:
1 15oz can diced tomatoes (or not)
1 15 oz can Red Kidney Beans (Usualy)
1 piece skinless/boneless chkn breast or 1/3 pkg of Tofu
1 head fresh broccolli
1 good shake from the bag of either frozen chopped spinach, Kale or Mustard greens, basicaly a dark leafy thing
1 summer squash/zuchinni or any other veggies
1 potato if you want to
LOTS of Thyme, Minced Garlic, Hot Paprika, Wasabi power, black pepper, dried or fresh onion, some sea salt, a bit of Cumin power (the quantity depends on your mood).
You just put it all in a big deep pan, cover and let simmer for 20-30 minutes on low until the broccolli is crisp and chicken is done, if using squash and zuchini, add then near the end so they don't get to squishy
Serve with good bread or fresh salad, and usualy makes two dinners, but only one if you road a whole lot that day.
It never gets boring because you can rally add whatever you want and it's still the same type of concoction, mmmmmmmmmmmm
I don't have my scone recipe with me, but it is pretty teriff. I do a really cool veggie burrito. I cook up rice, throw in a can of corn, and a can of beans, dice up some onions, a jalepeno, some chilli powder. The tortillas get heated while cooking the rice. When the rice is done I like to grate a little sharp cheedar roll the burrito up with a little guacamole or salsa. Usually make eight of them at a time, and you can add whatever meat you want if you want. I'll occassionally add some old fish sticks, I had fixh tacos and a lobster burrito in San Deigo, and make them ever since. Anything you don't eat gets wrapped in celophane and are not as good as cold pizza for breakfast but still pretty good, even cold.
"I will remain the stranger who came from a faraway land." Lance Armstrong
"The more you drive, the less intelligent you become." Miller "Repo Man"
- Make the plum filling. Slice the plums and mix with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 Tbsp. butter or oil.
- Make the topping. Stir together oatmeal, remaining sugar and butter, salt, sunflower seeds, and cinnamon.
- Butter a small, deep baking dish. Put in the plums. Spread the topping over the plums.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes, until plums are gooey and the topping is browned.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
8 to 10 ripe plums
3/4 cup brown sugar, divided
3 Tbsp. melted butter or canola oil, divided
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, shelled
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Well I gotta preface this by saying that i have never really liked or used recipes(except when doing some baking), i like to cook my way, and after working as a cook for a coupla years where our motto was "We don' need no steenkin' recipes!", well that has just reinforced my habits, so this might be a little vague.
So, about the recipe, i dont really know if its a car-free recipe, but i am, and ive been playing with it a lot recently. it tastes good, its good fuel and is easy to carry. oh and if you make a crapload at a time, there is usually some in the fridge when you get home late and are hungry.
2 cups couscous(i like the large pearl kind)
cook in 2 cups chicken broth. (or you can buy a package of some seasond variety)
3 cups black beans, canned or cook your own
coupla cups corn
couple peppers chopped as small or large as you like
green onions see above
a bunch of cilantro minced...
a few jalapenos diced if you like
olive oil (maybe 1/4 cup?)
equal amount lime juice
few teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 T+ cumin(to taste, i like a lot maybe 3T)
1t garlic powder, or a bunch of minced garlic( do this one to taste too, more is better)
salt & pepper
So, you cook the couscous. While thats on the stove, mix your veggies together and mix the oil, vinegar, and spices together. mix the liquid schtuff with the veggies and when the couscous is ready mix it all together. I eat it cold, throw it in a skillet and heat it up, you can throw an egg in the skillet, whatever works...
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced from end to end
1 medium shallot, chopped
1/2 cup (or so; I don't measure) olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. bowtie pasta (preferably whole wheat)
2 cups arugula leaves, washed and halved
chevre (goat cheese) to taste
Arrange tomato halves evenly in baking dish. Mix shallot and olive oil well in bowl, add salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture evenly over tomatoes. Put in oven at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes. (Perform bike maintenance while waiting.)
Cook pasta as per instructions on container and strain. Transfer to bowl, and pour olive oil/tomato contents over pasta. Add arugula and toss well.
Top sparingly with goat cheese as a flavourful condiment.
One thing about living in Santa Carla I never could stomach -- all the damn vampires.
Household fav here -- bike friendly because I pick up the tofu and sauces at the grocery on my way home from work. The rest comes out of the summer garden. (Looking forward to trying your pedal-power food)
Spicy Basil Foo
1 lb extra-firm tofu, drained (or 1lb chicken if you're so inclined)
1 onion
~ 1T garlic
2-4 green or red chilis
1 red, yellow, or orange bell pepper
1 T oyster sauce
1 T fish sauce
1 garden ripened tomato
1 big 'ol bunch of thai basil leaves (or plain sweet if that's what ya grew)
Slice tofu into strips and saute in a bit of oil until golden brown
Add onion, garlic, chilis for a minute or two, then
Add bell pepper, fry till hot
Add sauces. If not salty enough, add more fish sauce.
Add basil leaves and tomatoes. Stir up and serve with rice. (I really like a long grain brown basmati, but a more traditional jasmine white is excellent too.)
Oh dear, recipes. What will Secret Satellite think of us now?
OK, Steak with Garlic and Basil
Steak, cut into small pieces a little bit fatter than fajitas
Garlic cloves, peeled and cut up into 1/2's or 1/3's if large. Pre-peeled garlic is worth it, or you can peel a bunch in advance and refrigerate.
Basil, pick the good leaves off and make a pile
Olive Oil
Salt, Pepper
Put steak in frying pan with a little olive oil in the bottom add salt and pepper, with garlic and let it sear, and turn over so other side cooks. Let cook a little, when it looks almost done dump the basil on top and stir that around until the basil is nice and wilted. Then dump in a bowl. Get out chopsticks and eat! Drink the bit of juice in the bottom. Best with an Anchor Steam.
I agree with the sumo wrestler a few years ago who was asked by a reporter, "What do you eat?"
He replied: "Whatever gets in the way."
easy marbled fudge brownies
uses a whole block of cream cheese, not the healthiest - but great.
i also add some nuts, and a layer of chocolate on top if you like
Like I thought, we have some great cooks here. I'm going to try Little Eno's Steak & Basil tonight, since I picked up some basil on my ride in the country today. I stopped at one of those self-serve, honor-system produce stands in front of a farmhouse, where I also got some great tomatoes (and yes, I did leave money in the cashbox for everything. ) So I will probably make my linguine with fresh tomato sauce to go with Eno's steak:
Linguine With Fresh Tomatoes
Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves garlic and 1/2 small hot pepper. Saute for 2 minutes, then add 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add a spoonful of the pasta cooking water to get the right consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over hot cooked linguine, preferably whole-wheat. Good with a little piece of goat cheese.
I would put some basil in it, but that's all going in eno's steak dish.
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oops, my bad I thought that was "Caffiene Cuisine"...
mmmm, sweet potatoes with an espresso roast glaze, a fine huehuetenango basted cassava, a bite of brownies with mocha java mixed in....
mmmm, coffee
"more clowns on more bikes, more of the time"
"there's no such thing as strong coffee, only weak people"
Here's the way I make pozole:
Saute 1 white onion (chopped) and 1/2 bulb of garlic (mashed) in a couple tablespoons of oil until onion is translucent.
Cut 2lbs of pork shoulder (I like to leave the fat on, it makes the dish taste better) into 1 1/2 inch chunks, add to onion / garlic mix.
Add one tsp thyme and one tsp marjoram and enough chicken broth to cover. Cover and simmer for an hour or two until the pork is tender.
In the meantime, soak 4 cascabel chiles, 4 guajillo chiles, and 4 ancho chiles in boiling water until they soften. This can take quite a while. When they soften, remove the stems, seeds, and pulp. Strain the liquid, and dump the whole mess into a blender and puree it.
When the pork is tender, reserve the liquid from and add two 32oz cans of hominy (or the maiz para pozole if you can find it) and dump the pureed chiles in.
Simmer uncovered for as many hours as you can stand not to eat it. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes. Like gumbo, refrigerating it and then reheating it improves it too. If it needs more liquid, add more chicken stock or the liquid reserved from the canned hominy.
Garnish with your choice of chopped cilantro, fresh squeezed lime juice, dried Mexican oregano and / or a dollop of sour cream.
Sometimes I like it over white rice too.
Sorry, just drooled all over my keyboard.
San Francisco, California
I tried the "Biftec Hinault" and it was lovely, accompanied by my linguine with fresh tomatoes. I'm grateful that I can go out on my bike, under my own power, and bring home good food that nourishes my soul and fuels my next bike ride.Originally Posted by lilHinault
I want to try Michael's Pozole as soon as I can afford the calories. It sounds great, and very authentic.
I don't remember the name of it, but here is a lower fat version of a Mexican dish similar to the Pozole:
In a large skillet, simmer "Country Ribs" (which are actually from the pork loin, and boneless) in lightly salted water to cover. The water should have whole garlic cloves, a cinnamon stick, and whole cumin seed (cominos) to taste. When the water evaporates, cover again with water and simmer again. When that water evaporates, the meat should be very tender and falling apart. If it is not, repeat the simmering with fresh water. Then shred the meat and saute it in the unwashed skillet with the accumulated fat. Add a little more oil if it is too dry. Make sure that you scrape the flavorful brown stuff on the bottom of the pan into the meat. Add a Tablespoon of water if needed. Also, add a sliced onion, chopped garlic, and a chopped hot pepper. When the meat is lightly browned, serve it with hot corn tortillas and a good salsa or mole.Mucho gusto!
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"Think Outside the Cage"
Sounds a lot like Carnitas... but I have a somewhat different version.
San Francisco, California
Si! Carnitas! That's what they're called. Can you tell us your version? I saw that fantastic Mexican cook on PBS make them -- the guy with the funny little beard?--my memory is shot! Anyway, he made Carnitas, but I'm always on a damn diet so I made a lower fat version, and that is it. My stepson Jerry, who is Mexican, taught me lots of dishes too. He showed me how to heat the Tortillas directly on the stove's gas flame. That's my favorite Mexican food trick. Here's another recipe I made up last night:Originally Posted by michaelnel
Shrimp Tacos
Heat a large (super-size it) skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, sliced, 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 hot pepper, diced. Saute for 2 minutes. Add 1 pound shrimp, shelled. Saute just until the shrimp turn pink. Season to taste eith salt and black pepper. Toast tortillas, one at a time, in the gas flame on your range. Put 2 or 3 shrimp on each tortilla with a Tbsp. of fresh guacamole. Serve 'em while you make 'em.
Muy bueno!
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"Think Outside the Cage"
DROOL.... Carnitas! There's a place that was called Savor near here, now it's Little Michoaican (sp?) and they make some decent carnitas, love that place. No cooking involved, just hand 'em 6 bucks for 2 large soft carnitas tacos with everything and a sangria soda and you're good.
The lower-fat pozole and shrimp tacos sound GOOD!
Traditional carnitas is VERY fatty.
Cut 4lbs of pork into 2" cubes
Slice one orange
Melt 4lbs of manteca (lard)
Put the pork chunks and orange slices into the melted boiling lard
Cook until crispy on the outside and falling apart
Remove the pork and drain
Muy fattening, muy good!
San Francisco, California
My favorite bike fuel.
Take one package of sliced portabella mushrooms and saute them in just enough olive oil to keep them from sticking. Add 2 dashes of balsamic vinegar, a can of salt-free diced tomatos, garlic salt and diced fresh garlic to taste. Let simmer until it thickens, usually about 10 minutes. Have some angel hair pasta going at the same time. Combine. Delish.
I'm an avid cook, but I'm stumped by what you mean by "carfree cuisine."
I've never been limited to the ingredients I can use by cycling to the store. Everything fits just fine in a pannier or three. Could you please explain what you mean? Thanks.
I don't really know either. I just wanted to read some recipes. I thought carfree cuisine might be simple but tasty food that is good fuel for physical exercize. So far I'm right.Originally Posted by Ziemas
"Think Outside the Cage"
Originally Posted by AverageCommuter
this sounds great - i'll try it thanks!


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This is an engaging speculation. I really want to pursue it.
Speculation just ended for me, Pete, on Dec 2 at 1700UT. Ganymede, Io, and Europa all in a row trailing Jupiter on the Zenith in 9/10 seeing and 384x - all three in the same FOV.
Ganymede is easy to ID, I actually picked Io out of the line up because Europa was perfectly circular. Io was not. I would never have believed such a thing until my lying eyes showed it to be true. It can most certainly be done.

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A teenager has been charged with the murder of a Wayne County man that happened earlier this month. Investigators say the murder may be gang related.
Deputies say Giovanny Rodriguez of Mount Olive was arrested for murder and discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling.
On September 1st deputies say they found Uber Salas with a gunshot wound at 130 White Dogwood Lane outside of Goldsboro. He died later at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
The 16-year-old Rodriguez was arrested Friday and is being held without bond.


text: Jihadi web forums are losing members to Facebook, Twitter, death Politics 22 March 13 by Spencer Ackerman Screenshot Social media is killing the websites where terrorists and terrorist wannabes talk shop. That is, when wars aren't killing them.That's the claim made by jihadi ideologue Abu Sa'd al-'Amili in a recent essay circulating online. Translated and summarised by Cole Bunzel at Jihadica, al-'Amili regrets that more people allegedly interested in fighting the Crusader enemy aren't congregating on the password-protected web forums that used to provide an incubator for jihadist ideas. If once it was argued that websites like the al-Shmukh forum had displaced the need for physical terrorist training camps, al-'Amili believes that Twitter and Facebook have displaced the web forums.US counterterrorists have long attempted to infiltrate the forums, both to learn about emerging trends in jihadi circles and to hunt the participants. Mysteriously, those forums have also been the target of major hacks. Al-'Amili concedes that "our enemies" have driven people away from the forums. But the advance of technology is the major culprit in his critique. "Major writers and analysts" are now spending more time on Facebook and Twitter than on the forums. (So much so, in fact, that US Central Command has set up social-media sting operations.) Suddenly, the "protected strongholds" are bleeding talent to more distributed outputs of jihadist intent -- ones that do a poorer job concealing shop talk. Pretty quickly, the forums are down to people who think the US, Israel and Iran have teamed up to attack Syria.Like many who don't like seeing their favourite tech tools displaced, al-'Amili begs his readers to make the web forums the "main theatre of your jihad" and have more confidence in the security provided by "your technician brothers". Judging from Bunzel's summary, he doesn't offer much to address the reasons why jihadis and wannabes prefer social media.There's another reason why the forums lacking for members aren't participating as much, and it has little to do with the advent of social media. They're off fighting. "These 'departers' are not to be considered a loss to the forums, though their departure does result in decreased activity," as Bunzel summarises. Dead men do not post.Maybe al-'Amili's wrong, or perhaps he's actually just trolling. Jihadis may be eschatological conspiracy theorists, but they surely share the human trait for nostalgia. On the other hand, the Twitter feeds, Facebook pages and YouTube channels of extremists may be more important indicators of where the residual jihadist movement is going.This story originally appeared on Wired.com Image: Screenshot of extremist Al-Shmukh forum Edited by Kadhim Shubber Latest on wired.co.uk


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Foodie in Training: How to Raise a Health-Conscious Kid
I will admit to feeling a certain smug pride at the supermarket when I compare my shopping cart, filled with fresh produce and healthy options, to the next one in line, which, in urban Atlanta, inevitably contains bags of Doritos, frozen pizzas and, if there are any vegetables, they're canned (sodium and preservatives–gasp!). Looking from my plump, healthy baby, protected from nasty germs in her shopping cart seat insert, to the skinny kid in the next cart, I think how lucky my daughter is. I just hope she realizes it when she grows up and gets to make her own choices about the foods she eats. Will she appreciate that the first vegetable she tasted was an organic yam, lovingly roasted and milled into a silky puree by her mother? Or will she sneak off to get the Happy Meals that we've deprived her of?
For now, my husband Chip and I have vowed to feed 6-month-old Sadie all organic foods, at least for the first couple of years of her life. While it's one thing for Chip and I to ingest traces of pesticides, I look at Sadie's little body and worry about her ingesting a higher concentration of these chemicals. It turns out that my fears are closely on target – babies are more susceptible to pesticide poisoning, which can lead to cancer, brain damage and problems with the reproductive system.
I'm not the only one who's trying to do right by their baby. We're just lucky that there are plenty of companies – even big conglomerates like Gerber -that are meeting demand with organic cereal, jarred foods, and even frozen options.
Still, I haven't had to explore the prepared options, organic or not, because I'm making my own baby food and hoping that to Sadie, the flavors and textures are fresher and more interesting than jarred baby food. I feel good about knowing exactly what goes into Sadie's food (i.e. the ingredients in her apple puree: Golden Delicious apples, and nothing else). Not to mention not having to throw a sackful of glass or plastic jars in the recycling bin every week, or the pollution and energy waste produced by the manufacturing, packaging, and transportation.
I know some moms feel like they have enough stress and chores in their day without making baby food from scratch, and I totally understand. Everyone makes their own choices about what's important for their kids – my house might not be as clean as those of other kids in Sadie's playgroup, and I always feel guilty that I'm not as good about keeping Sadie on a sleep schedule as my other mom-friends. But I'm a foodie, so Sadie's diet trumps mopping the floors regularly or making sure she's in bed by 7 p.m.
I try to not dwell on whether my good intentions will backfire. Though I do feel pangs as Sadie grimaces at a mouthful of sweet peas that I've carefully steamed and pureed. Perhaps she'll trade her organic yogurt cups and homemade muesli for her classmate's Twinkies? But just as I now look back to my childhood with gratitude that the nights of TV dinners were the exception rather than the norm, hopefully Sadie will also one day appreciate that her first meals didn't come from a jar.


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-Pourquoi cette approbation ? Pourquoi ce silence?
Lorsqu'en 1979 Khomeiny obligea les iraniennes à se voiler, elles sont descendues dans la rue pour manifester leur opposition à cette mesure discriminatoire et profondément misogyne.Dès cette époque Khomeiny proclama sa volonté d'exporter dans le monde entier ce modèle islamiste de stigmatisation du corps des femmes.
This submission to the Commission on the Status of Women (the Commission) is intended to draw the Commission's attention to the continuing pattern of human rights violations experienced by women in Iran in reprisal for their peaceful human rights or political activities on account of their ethnic origin, their faith, the peaceful exercise of their rights to freedom of expression and association, or their relationship to men who have expressed views dissenting from those considered acceptable by the Iranian authorities.
On 19 June 2012, due to their deteriorating health, women human rights defenders Basma Al-Keumy, lawyer, and Basma Al-Rajehy, writer and TV broadcaster, ended their hunger strike aimed at their administrative detention which continued until 24 June 2012 and the lack of access to their families and lawyers.
Both women were arrested on 11 June 2012 along with approximately 20 other protestors when security forces and anti-riot police broke up a three-day protest held in front of the
The Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition (WHRD IC) stands in solidarity with Abdulhadi Al Khawaja and women human rights defenders in Bahrain as they demand democracy, government accountability and an end to the torture and detention of those demanding political change. Al Khawaja is a long opposition and human rights activist who has defended human rights of women for many years. He is in prison serving a life sentence imposed by a military court because of his peaceful anti-government protests and has been on a hunger strike for the past two and a half months.
Paris-Geneva, April 5, 2012. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint programme of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), deplores the sentencing of human rights defender Ms. Mansoureh Behkish and calls for an end to her judicial harassment.
This is the thought constantly running through my head.
As a human rights defender I have learned to numb my emotions and continue working. I have been working on covering human rights violations in Bahrain for more than two years now, documenting all the arbitrary arrests, systematic torture, rapes, kidnappings, extra-judicial killings; the list goes on.
Les 8 Mars se suivent et se ressemblent pour la femme algérienne. Le combat pour ses droits et son émancipation bute sur de multiples obstacles. A l'approche des législatives, elle se retrouve courtisée pas tous, y compris par ceux-là-mêmes qui ne croient pas à la nécessité de revoir le code de la famille.
Parastoo Dokouhaki and Marzieh Rasouli, Iranian journalists and bloggers who were arrested last week, are being kept in solitary cells at Tehran's Evin prison. Latest reports from Iran indicate that the two are held by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (Sepah) in the so-called 'Ward AA' (do Alef). The AA Ward of the Evin Prison is not under the jurisdiction or supervision of the Iranian Prisons Organizations, and is illegally run by the Intelligence Department of the IRGC.
Last week, agents stormed the houses of Dokouhaki and Rasouli and arrested the aforementioned, confiscating their laptops and other personal belongings. The two have been charged with "acting against national security" and "propaganda against the regime" – loosely defined charges that are repeatedly used in a range of cases. The real reasons for the arrests are, thus, not clear. So far, the journalists have been denied the right of access to attorney and no visitation with their family has been granted.
The international solidarity network Women Living Under Muslim Laws is shocked to learn that the Iranian security forces have carried out a new wave of arrests against journalists and women's rights activists. This is a worrying development, as it shows the pressure on political activities and prisoners are mounting in Iran.
Press Release
We, the undersigned strongly protest the arrest of Mr. Yunus Ali, the Head Teacher of KC Technical and Business Management College of Pirojpur, on 4 January, 2012. Mr. Ali was arrested or having allegedly kept a copy of writer Taslima Nasreen's novel "Lajja" ("Shame") in the college library. This arrest is a clear breach of the right to freedom of speech and shows the presence of a broad range of communal and generally reactionary forces in our society.


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Posts Tagged 'moombahsoul'
SOUNDCLOUD LINK: http://soundcloud.com/picksterone/cassidy-hotel-pickster
DOWNLOAD LINK: www.picksterone.com/mp3/CASSIDY_HOTEL_PICKSTER_REMIX.zip
I made this for all my working club DJ's that grind it out each and every week. Classic material hands up vibes on this one with a DJ user friendly short Intro and an Acapella Outro. This one was an exclusive feature on DJ Benzi's "Get Right Radio Summer Mix 2012″ Grab that too!
Big ups to all my Moombahton Massive!
BONUS: Grab the DJ Benzi mix here: http://soundcloud.com/benzi/summer2012
Miss Platnum is a Romanian-German Singer with a strong female voice.
Telling her man he needs to buy her a Mercedes Benz like all of her friends,
or she'll take his friend! This dancy Tropical tune got the Pickster Moombah
touch with additional production from Les Gourmets from France.
SOUNDCLOUD LINK: http://soundcloud.com/picksterone/miss-platnum-feat-les-gourmets
DOWNLOAD LINK: www.picksterone.com/mp3/MP_MB_PICKSTER_REMIX.zip
Jon Kwest & Pickster One Present:
Sex Tape Soul Series Vol. 1
Featuring: Jon Kwest, Pickster One & Big Makk
MEDIAFIRE LINK: http://www.mediafire.com/?77ijrmhijhwxjjf
MEDIAFIRE MIRROR LINK: http://www.mediafire.com/?l7jqpcqjqk2tida
SOUNDCLOUD LINK: http://soundcloud.com/picksterone/sets/jon-kwest-pickster-one-present/
Moombahsoul Slingers Jon Kwest & Pickster One teamed up to bring the Sexy Back with this brand new Soul Series "Sex Tape" The series will focus on Moombahsoul, House, Tropical and all things Soulful & Sexy. The first EP finds Big Makk from Orlando Florida coming through as the guest and Dumperfoo from Phoenix Arizona on the Artwork. Ya'll know what todo.
1. Jon Kwest – Anything
2. HardDrive – Never Forget (Pickster One Remix)
3. Big Makk – What You Need
4. Jon Kwest – Not You So Much
5. Pickster One – Lovely Day Remix
ARTWORK BY: @Dumperfoo
Moombahton March Madness is in full effect! I whipped up this mix of all my homies new tunes just in time for SXSW & Miami WMC. A little taste of whats to come from the homies in March. There is a good amount of Exclusives from Pickster & Melo and a bunch of tunes that are about to come out as well as some older favorites. Much respect to all the artists on this mix, Please support them and purchase their tunes on Beatport or iTunes. Check out my list of Shows at SXSW & Miami WMC and come say what up if your out there! twitter.com/PicksterOne Thanks for all the Support!
MEDIAFIRE LINK – http://www.mediafire.com/?wc0y00rxz8x3wx7
1. Intro
2. Pickster One – Raise Em Up Feat. Scarub
3. Blow Up (Night Riderz Remix)
4. Diplo – Move Around
5. D!RTY AUD!O & gLAdiator – Buss Up (Original Mix)
6. Smutlee – Bizzle Riddim Ft. Natalie Storm & Dee Wunn
7. Daddy Yankee – Rompe (Willy Joy Bootleg)
8. Oh My! – Dirty Dancer (Alvin Risk Remix)
9. Codes – What You Gonna Do (Flinch & Serg 110 Remix)
10. Digital Lies (Thee Mike B Massive Remix)
11. Treasure Fingers – Rooftop Revival (Bro Safari Remix)
12. Pickster & Melo – Esmerelda Suite
13. Santero – Que Te Piso
14. Sabo, Melo, Pickster – Go San Dos
15. Pickster & Melo – I'm Not That Type Of Girl
16. Nadastrom – i!!
17. Uman – Cheap Thrills (Wizard Vocal Mix)
18. Vato Gonzalez & Diplo – Rasclat Riddim
19. Cam Jus – Chase The Devil
20. King Fantastic – WCSBBGM (Knight Riderz Remix) 108 EDIT
21. Pickster & Melo – All Aboard
22. Bro Safari & LeDoom – Avalon
23. Jon Kwest – Skratch Riddim (Jay Fay Remix)
24. Whiskey Pete – Don't Get It Twisted (Pickster & Melo Original Mix)
25. Ooah – Straight To The back
26. Beauty Brain & Poisound – Bullfighter
27. Deal With It (Koan Sound Remix) (Fi-Chek Edit)
28. J-Trick & Kraymer – Back It Up (Original Mix)
29. Noisia – Tommy's Theme Munchi's Fear Is Weakness Remix)
30. King Cannibal – Aragami Style
31. LeDoom & Pickster One – Trunk Shaker (Original Mix)
32. Vito Smash – Stylin
33. Ariano – She Fell In Love With The Bass – (Pickster One Remix)
34. Kovary – Fuck The Slow Shit
35. Andy P – Ham
36. Iggy Azalea – Drop That (ETC!ETC! Remix)
37. Jon Kwest – The Last Don
38. Sazon Booya – Mis Armas Part 2
39. Clockwork – Squad Up (Torro Torro Remix)
40. Kid Cedek – Sandunghetto
41. Jonkers – Brappin
42. Jay Fay – Mash It Up
43. Pickster & Melo – Overnight Sensation
Aloe Blacc – You Make Me Smile (Pickster Remix Feat. Scottie White) by PicksterOne
Riot Earp – Should I Care by RiotEarp
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Lurking between the sharp thorns of a cactus plant and 300 feet high clouds of dust in a sandstorm lies the AZ Gunslingaz. A group of young Moombahtonistas from Phoenix Arizona. In an effort to put a southwest stamp on the fast rising Moombahton Scene, DJ/Producer Pickster compiled an EP of edgy and contemporary Moombahton/Moombacore tunes from DJ Melo, Mendez, Sluggo, Riot Earp, and himself. Each producer brings their own Arizona vibe and style to the table, DJ Melo with his latin percussion bass, Mendez and Sluggo with their DNB-Dubstep influenced El Cuco Recordings, Riot Earp with his jump up in your face style, and Pickster with his heavy drum, synthy, big room sound. This is just a snapshot of what's going on in Phoenix right now. Other Moombahtonistas are popping up all over the Arizona scene as you read this. In an effort to kick up dust and bass bins at the same time the Gunslingaz EP presents a Southwestern, desert, gun shootout, party theme. Instead of bullets they use sharp synth lines and deep bass tones in an effort to help define a unique Arizona Moombahton sound. Maybe in the near future you'll see lowriders in Phoenix cruising by bumping bass filled Moombahton tunes instead of oldies, you never know.
Pickster presents…. AZ GUNSLINGAZ EP by El Cuco Recordings


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I have a String like the following one:
"some value is 25 but must not be bigger then 12"
I want to extract the two numbers from the string.
The numbers are integers.
There might be no text before the first number and some text after the second number.
I tried to do it with a regexp and groups, but failed miserably:
public MessageParser(String message) {
Pattern stringWith2Numbers = Pattern.compile(".*(\\d?).*(\\d?).*");
Matcher matcher = stringWith2Numbers.matcher(message);
if (!matcher.matches()) {
couldParse = false;
firstNumber = 0;
secondNumber = 0;
} else {
final String firstNumberString = matcher.group(1);
firstNumber = Integer.valueOf(firstNumberString);
final String secondNumberString = matcher.group(2);
secondNumber = Integer.valueOf(secondNumberString);
couldParse = true;
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"In Jerusalem at the time, there was a man, Simeon by name, a good man, who lived in the prayerful expectancy of help for Israel. And the Holy Spirit was on him. The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would see the Messiah of God before he died. Led by the Spirit, he entered the Temple. As the parents of the child Jesus brought Him in to carry out the rituals of the Law, Simeon took Him into his arms and blessed God.
"God, you can now release your servant; release me in peace as you promised.
With my own eyes I've seen your salvation; it's now open for everyone to see:
A God-revealing light to the non-Jewish nations, and of the glory of your people, Israel." Luke2:25-32 (The Message).
Who was Simeon? Was he a Pharisee? A member of the Sanhedrin? The royal family? A religious boffin? Apparently none of these!
What was his claim to fame? From God's perspective (and He was the one guiding Luke's writing), he was "a good man, who lived in prayerful expectancy of help for Israel". It's natural, don't you think, that God would choose someone like him with whom to share His good news?
I can imagine that the Father was brimming over with excitement when the most important phase of His recovery plan was in place - centred in a small baby who had just been born. Like any human being, He was bursting to share the news with someone, especially someone who was eagerly looking forward to the announcement.
Years before, the Holy Spirit had whispered in Simeon's spirit that he would still be around when it happened. That morning when he woke up, he felt that gentle prompting again. 'Simeon, go to the Temple. I have something to show you.' Obedient to the impression, he shuffled through the streets of Jerusalem towards the gleaming white building on the hill. His old legs needed pampering as he slowly climbed the steps of his favourite place in the city.
Stopping to rest after the steep climb, he noticed a young couple entering the courtyard through the massive door. The mother looked so young, hardly more than a child. She was cradling a baby in her arms and the father was carrying a cage with two pigeons in it... Again he heard the voice in his spirit, 'That's Him, Simeon.' Simeon's heart leapt for joy. 'God's Messiah!' He could hardly believe his eyes.
Stepping forward as they approached him, he held out his arms for the baby. Without hesitation Mary placed her beloved little one in the arms of the old man. Simeon gazed with wonder into the face of the sleeping child. He was actually holding the One of whom the ancients prophets has spoken over centuries of interaction with God.
Simeon began to speak, softly at first but with rising confidence as the full impact of this moment dawned on his spirit. 'Lord, I can go to my fathers in peace now because my eyes have seen your promised Messiah. Your rescue plan is on track, not only for Israel but for the whole world. It's here for everyone to see if they have the eyes of faith to believe.'
Simeon was uniquely privileged to be one of the few, a nobody in the world like the shepherds, to be in on God's secret. Why did Luke choose these incidents, shepherds, old man, told by no other New Testament writer, to include in his story? Luke's gospel is a message to the world. Himself a Gentile, he wanted his reader, Theophilus, and, through him, the whole world to know that this Jesus, a Jewish Messiah, was God's gift to everyone, Jew and Gentile, rich and poor, male and female, somebody and nobody; He came to restore everyone and everything to God's original plan.


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Top 10 Worst Reality TV Shows: Farmer Wants A Wife
We hate to pick on the poor, sweet, innocent farmer guy, but we don't have a choice. Farmer Wants A Wife was just terrible. Not only was it cheesy, but it was completely obvious that no matter what girl he chose they were going to blow that popsicle stand and move back to the city. It was an honest try though.
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Fresh on the heels of yesterday's announcement that it would be the sole video game content rating agency for the U.K., PEGI has unveiled an updated set of symbols depicting its age guidelines for games.
gamesindustry.biz reports that the new ratings are 3, 7, 12, 16 and 18, with color coding that runs from green to orange. Current symbols representing additional content information suchas violence, language, discrimination, sex and online play will remain in use.
UPDATE: gi.biz is now reporting that British game publishers trade group ELSPA will foot the bill for a marketing campaign to inform parents about the new PEGI ratings.


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Research: Volatility breeds innovation and efficiency
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The Last of Us has enjoyed a sixth consecutive week at the summit of the U.K. All Format Charts.
The PlayStation 3-exclusive action-adventure was released worldwide on June 14, netting near-perfect scores from critics and rocketing to the top of the charts on both sides of the pond.
Furthermore, its six-week reign at no.1 has resulted in the game beating the previous record held by Call of Duty: Black Ops II and FIFA 12. Not too shabby for a platform-exclusive release, though it's worth mentioning the game was released in a traditionally quiet period.
Elsewhere, Dynasty Warriors 8 enters at number five, marking the only new release to crack the Top 40.
See below for the full round-up.
1. The Last of Us
2. Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition
3. Mario and Luigi: Dream Team Bros
4. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
5. Dynasty Warriors 8
6. Far Cry 3
7. Max Payne 3
8. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
10.Tomb Raider
U.K. Charts: The Last of Us makes six weeks at no.1
The Last of Us has enjoyed a sixth consecutive week at the summit of the U.K. All Format Charts.


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Andrew Wiemken BA
After Andrew received his bachelor's degree, he worked as a psychiatric technician in a residential treatment center for juvenile delinquents near Philadelphia. He then moved to Boston and worked in substance abuse treatment research at Boston University School of Medicine, before returning to Philadelphia to work here at Penn. He hasmoonlit as a piano teacher and a personal trainer, have published the Godfather soundtrack transcribed into a piano work, and do handstands every day.
- BA, Psychology Chestnut Hill College.
- Current Masters of Public Health candidate here at Penn
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In a recent New Yorker piece Adam Gopnik writes about mass incarceration in the U.S. It is an interesting piece and worth reading. In this blog I want to do a few of things. The first is to offer a critique of the piece from a framing perspective.
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Regions of Ireland: The Midlands
Midlands Regional Authority
Contact: Ms. Ruth McInally (Director)
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web: www.midlands.ie
Address: Bridge Centre, Bridge St., Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Tel: +353 57 935 2996
Fax: + 353 57 935 2998
Profile of the Region
The Midland region spans 6,524 sq. km - 9.5% of the total area of the state - with a population of 251,664 (Census 2006) . It includes the following four units of primary local government: Laois County Council, Offaly County Council, Westmeath County Council and Longford County Council.
Situated in the heart of Ireland, the region is steeped in history, culture and heritage. From early Christian times, the Midland Region has acted as a seat of learning and a point from which information flowed. The Midland's geographical landscape has shaped and influenced the region's history, culture, and social and economic development. The natural beauty of the region, with it's many lakes, waterways and canals, has also made it a popular tourist destination.
The Midland s has a strong industrial base and is particularly strong in the areas of medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceutical and chemicals, software and engineering. There are also a number of very successful food and drink producers in the Midlands. The software sector is represented but has yet to forge a strong presence. The single most significant industrial activity in the Midland region has been the peat industry, including the harvesting of peat and its use for energy production. Several significant peat-fired energy stations have opened in the region in recent years. Wood processing is also an important industry in the Midlands, which accounts for just over one-third of total processed timber produced in Ireland.
While the predominant areas of population growth have been to the east of the Region under the influence of the Greater Dublin Area, the Midland Region has also experienced dynamic changes in its demographic and economic structure, development trends and infrastructure pressure since 1996. Employment growth is concentrated in the larger urban centers and the Region is becoming characterised by an increasing dependency ratio which in turn has implications for health care, type of housing needed and elder care.
Socio-economic data
NUTS level
Area (sq. kms)
% of area of State
Population (2006)
% of national population
Population density (persons/sq km)
Regional capital (town/city)
Regional GDP (2002)
GDP (% of State, 2002)
GDP (% of EU25, 2002)
Employment rate (2002)
Employment in key industries:
1. Services
2. Industrial
3. Agriculture
Regional Structures
The Midland Regional Authority is one of eight Authorities established by the Government under the Local Government Act 1991 (Regional Authority Establishment Orders 1993). The Authority comprises 24 elected members from the constituent Local Authorities within the Region: Laois County Council, Offaly County Council, Westmeath County Council and Longford County Council plus a Committee of the Regions nominee. The main functions of the Regional Authority are:
1. Preparing Regional Planning Guidelines and Regional Economic and Social Strategies;
2. Reviewing, as appropriate, the Development Plans of the Local Authorities in the Region and, where relevant, the Development Plans of Local Authorities adjoining the Region; to consider the consistency of plans with one another and with the overall development needs of the Region;
3. Promoting coordination of public services and, where relevant, consideration by Public Authorities of the implications for, or the effect of, their decisions, activities or services on the Region.
The members of the Regional Authority meet once a month. In carrying out its duties the Authority is assisted by two committees, the Operational Committee and the EU Operational Committee. The Operational Committee's function is to assist and advise the Authority in the discharge of its functions. Membership is drawn from senior management from Local Authorities and other public service agencies in the region. The EU Operational Committee assists the Authority in matters relating to EU assistance and the monitoring of various EU Operational Programmes applicable in the Region.
Regional Priorities
The Midland Regional Authority endeavours to boost the economic and social development of the Region. The development strategies, as drawn up by the Authority in consultation with the public agencies and social partners, act as a blueprint for regional development. In addressing the challenges facing the Region, the Authority embraces the notion of global competitiveness and bases its strategies on a number of policy objectives including: the creation of sustainable employment, equal opportunities, social inclusion, the promotion of the information society and the protection of the environment.
The Strategic Economic Objectives for the Region are:
• To drive the implementation of the 'linked gateway' for the Midland Region, as outlined in the National Spatial Strategy (NSS), within a broader context of polycentric development centred on the five main towns in the Region.
• To achieve a regional population in the order of 325,000 by 2020 through building on the individual strengths of the main towns while maintaining and supporting the viability of smaller towns, villages and rural areas.
• To co-ordinate and target key transport/communications investment within the Region so as to support and sustain critical mass and regional competitiveness, create effective links and improve intra and inter-regional connectivity.
• To develop and market a distinct and unique image and identity for the Region that will attract investment and economic activity.
• To support the development of alternative farm enterprises.
• To maximise the social and knowledge capital of the Region with investment in physical, electronic and social infrastructure.
• To develop the Midlands as a region of knowledge and learning by developing and
enhancing the role of Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) to ultimately provide a university scale of education and R&D capacity.
• To create an innovation and entrepreneurial culture by providing significant innovation funding and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Region.
• To improve critical mass by building on existing clusters of activity.
• To invest in leading edge business supports.
• To provide social, educational, recreational and cultural facilities of a scale and quality to attract and retain a critical mass of population throughout the Region.
• To achieve an appropriate level and range of public, social and community services and facilities, including housing and accommodation needs.
• To invest in attracting and retaining a skilled labour force.
• To promote and protect the natural and built environment.
A key objective of the Midland Regional Authority is the promotion of the Midlands Gateway (i.e. Mullingar-Athlone-Tullamore) under the National Spatial Strategy. The designation and development of the Midlands Gateway provides the basis to develop a range of high quality employment and educational opportunities centred on first-rate accessibility and mobility. To this end, a development framework on how the Gateway should develop was published in 2006 by INDECON, Developing a World Class Knowledge-Based Competitive Gateway. Promoting an integrated, knowledge-based and competitive gateway, the strategy was formulated to ensure the availability of choice in residential, retail, leisure and tourist facilities based on the principles of quality of life and environmental enhancement.
The Region's road network is characterised by a number of nationally strategic road routes that radiate from Dublin and traverse the Region. National secondary and regional roads connect these main routes and are generally in need of upgrading. The inter-urban routes identified under the previous NDP are not due for completion until 2010. Enhanced transport connectivity, both inter and intra-regionally, has a central role to play in developing the Region's potential. In terms of economic growth, the Midland Regional Authority is also committed to:
• Providing sustained support for the Midland Enterprise Platform Programme;
• Supporting the establishment of the Midland Innovation Fund; and
• Supporting the establishment of the Midland Regional Research Centre to act as a magnet of attraction for knowledge-based industry.
The Midland Regional Authority is supporting and working closely with the job creation agencies (i.e. IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the County Enterprise Boards, WESTBIC, Partnership Companies, Leader Companies etc.) in establishing the Region as an attractive location for industry. As part of this strategy, these agencies are striving to attract high value added jobs, particularly in the already established areas of software, pharmaceuticals, health-care, biopharma, and food processing sectors. The Authority continues to support the activities of the Midlands Innovation Centre (MIRC) located at Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT). The Authority recognises the role of AIT as a key driver in the growth of the Region; and as such supports its development and investment in pharmaceutical-medical technology, ICT and other high tech sectors.
The Lakelands & Inland Waterways Strategy was launched by Failte Ireland and Waterways Ireland in October 2007. The strategy seeks to position Ireland's central waterways as a key international tourism proposition. The Midland Regional Authority supports Failte Ireland in the roll-out of this strategy which will raise the profile of the Midland counties by making tourists aware of what there is on offer in this area - history, culture and heritage with many lakes, waterways and canals.
The Regional Authority completed Regional Planning Guidelines (RPGs) in 2004, which sets out a policy framework for the co-ordination of the planning and development activities of the local authorities, other public authorities and agencies and the wider community and business sectors up to 2020. Some of the key regional priorities outlined in the RPGs include:
Enhancing the critical mass of the region by combining the strengths of the "linked gateway" (designated urban centre in the region) as envisaged in the NSS with those of the county towns of Portlaoise and Longford.
Developing the full potential of rural areas in the region in a manner that is also compatible with the strengthening of the urban structure of the region.
Offering a distinctive lifestyle rooted in a high quality living environment, rich in heritage and landscape value.
Harnessing the central geographical location of the region at the "heart" of Ireland, with more inter-regional links than any other region in Ireland, to build a strategically focused network of transport and communications links.
Exploiting the region's central location and diverse natural and cultural resources to increase the number of tourists visiting the region.
To provide educational opportunities within the region by developing outreach facilities.
The Regional Authority will monitor the implementation of the RPGs and ensure that all county plans in the Region are in compliance with the RPGs; particularly in the areas of population, settlement strategy, infrastructure, commercial/industrial, retail, agricultural development, rural areas, social/community issues, inter-regional issues, and environment and amenities.
European Priorities
The Midland Region is interested in working with other EU regions in developing joint solutions to addressing the above issues (see regional priorities) - particularly regions with complementary resources and aspirations - in developing and implementing strategies for boosting regional innovation. Key industries for the region include: medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceutical and chemicals, engineering, and food and drink. The production of energy and other commercial products from peat is also a important economic activity in the Midland Region.
The Midland Regional Authority also provides support to its members activities in relation to EU affairs. In particular, one of the members of the Authority is appointed as a member of the Irish delegation to the EU Committee of the Regions.
European Experience
The Midland Regional Authority has considerable experience in the implementation of EU projects and has been involved in several Interreg IIIC projects during the 2000-2006 period concerning the development of the tourism potential of inland waterways (see below), the development of a European cultural tourism promoters network and as a partner of the BMW Regional Assembly in a regional innovation audit.
Example of an EU Project
Project title: Watertour
Programme: Interreg IIIC
The overall objective of the project was to strengthen the economic situation and competitiveness of SMEs involved in water based activities within close proximity of the lakes and inland waterways in the partner regions by offering quality and specific activity based products. The Midland region's consortium included Leader Groups, constituent Local Authorities, private operators, Regional Tourism Organisation and county tourism offices, County Development Boards, Inland Waterways Association and Chambers of Commerce.
The project aims to target a market of SMEs and community groups whom are already involved or wish to become involved in the development of water tourism based activities. The international network provided by the project partners affords the opportunity for each region to benefit from the lessons already learned by the other regions in the development of various water tourism based infrastructure and quality of services provided.
The project also included the development of tools and methods for marketing. The ultimate aim is to increase the tourist numbers in their region. Other partners in the project included the Regional Tourism Board of Vorpommen (Germany), the South Transdanubian Regional Development Agency (Hungary), the Lahti Health Control & Environmental Protection Agency (Finland), and Aflops – Forest Producers Association (Portugal).
Total funding: € 812,800.00
EU Contribution: € 562,989.00
Contact details:
Ms. Christin Kellner
International Co-ordination Watertour
c/o Vorpommern Tourism Development plc.
Fischstr. 11
D - 17489 Greifswald
Tel: +49 891 132
Fax: +49 891 130
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Lying just 60 kilometres/37 miles off the Venezuelan coast, at 56 kilometres/35 miles long and between 4 kilometres/2.5 miles and eight kilometres/five miles wide, Curaçao is the largest of the ABCs. With just under 200,000 residents, Curacao is also the most populous of the three islands.
Curacao Diving
Curacao has more than 60 identified dive sites dive sites to choose from and most are accessible as shore dives. Wreck, reef and deep diving are all available along the reefs and walls that encircle the island.
Manta rays, stingrays, eagle rays, turtles, octopi and even seahorses all frequent Curacao's reefs and wrecks, along with numerous other species of reef fish. And, don't be surprised if you see dolphins or pilot whales.
Among the more popular dive sites is Alice in Wonderland (Playa Kalki), where a mini-wall reaching 18 metres/ 60 feet lies only a few minutes swim from shore. You'll find lobsters, moray eels and a variety of reef fish here. This is also a great spot for divers vacationing with nondivers, who can enjoy snorkeling or just sunbathing on the cove's beautiful sand beach while you dive with your buddy.
Another dive high on the list of favorites is The Valley (Porto Marie). The "valley" is actually the open sand area that runs between two parallel reefs. An easy shore dive, the first reef is at 15 metres/50 feet deep, and the second starts at 18 metres/60 feet. The typical 30-metre/100-foot visibility certainly helps you enjoy your sightings of nurse sharks, turtles, lobsters and abundant coral.
PADI Dive Shops and Resorts
Find contact information for all the PADI Dive Shops and Resorts on Curacao.
Most Famous Dive Site
The 60-metre/200-foot Superior Producer is considered one of the best wreck dives in the Caribbean. Sitting upright on the bottom at 30 metres/100 feet, you can visit the wheelhouse at 24 metres/80 feet and even enter the open cargo holds. Expect to see plenty of schooling fish, including barracuda. Due to the depth and often-present wave action and currents, this is a dive most enjoyed by experienced or advanced divers. It's also a boat dive due to its distance from shore.
Recommended PADI Courses (hyperlinks):
Wreck DiverDigital Underwater PhotographerDeep Diver
Curacao Topside
With a population of 60,000, Curacao's capital city Willemstad provides a memorable cosmopolitan experience in a tropical setting. While the Dutch influence is clear from the local architectural style, the buildings' bright blue, orange and yellow colors are uniquely Caribbean. The effect is so stunning, Willemstad has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Sights worth seeing in Willemstad include numerous museums, the Floating Market and the Queen Juliana Bridge. With a height of 55 metres/185 feet, the Queen Juliana is the tallest bridge in the Caribbean and allows shipping to pass into the inner harbor without disrupting traffic with a drawbridge. Driving across it affords you picturesque, panoramic views of Willemstad's unique architecture.
With Curacao's cosmopolitan flavor and international influence (more than 50 different cultures), it's no surprise that island cuisine is both excellent and varied, from road-side stands selling tasty local dishes to sophisticated restaurants offering world class fine dining.
The Curacao Sea Aquarium offers five different close-up dolphin encounters, including a reef dive, through its Dolphin Academy.
You'll also want to plan some time for exploring the coves and caves along the coastline, as well as the interior of the island. In the Christoffel National Park, you'll see Indian cave paintings, numerous species of iguana and, if you're very lucky, the small, white-tailed Curaçao deer. In Christoffel National Park, you can also visit the plantation Savonet, with one of the island's few remaining 19th century landhouses (in restoration).
Fast Facts
Language: Dutch, Papiamentu, and English are official languages, and Spanish is also widely spoken. Most people on the island (85 percent) speak Papiamentu. While its origin is unknown and disputed, Papiamentu is believed to have originated from Spanish or Portuguese.
Currency: Netherlands Antillean guilder (also known as the florin), but the US dollar is accepted everywhere.
Tipping: 10-15% is typical and may already be added to your bill.
Transportation: Because shore-accessible dive sites and many topside attractions are spread out around the island, renting a car is advantageous, though there are numerous shuttles and tour buses.
Related Resources
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Links to visa requirements: http://www.curacao.com/Plan-Your-Trip/Getting-to-Curacao/Entry-Requirements Links to weather: http://www.curacao-travelguide.com/weather/
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It is a common practice to determine microbial counts for both liquid and solid specimens---suspensions of E. coli in nutrient broth all the way to soil samples and hamburger meat. Most specimens have high enough numbers of microorganisms that the specimen has to be serially diluted to quantitate effectively.The following is a step-by-step procedure to working dilution problems, and includes some practice problems at the end.
The purpose can be determination of bacterial, fungal, or viral counts. This protocol is specific for bacterial counts (colony-forming units, CFUs), but can be modified for fungi (CFUs) and viruses (plaque-forming units, PFUs for viral counts).
Robert Koch is credited with identifying a method for bacterial enumeration, used first for the study of water quality. His article, About Detection Methods for Microorganisms in Water. was published in 1883.
The standard plate count is a reliable method for enumerating bacteria and fungi. A set of serial dilutions is made, a sample of each is placed into a liquefied agar medium, and the medium poured into a petri dish. The agar solidifies, with the bacterial cells locked inside of the agar. Colonies grow within the agar, as well as on top of the agar and below the agar (between the agar and the lower dish). The procedure described above produces a set of pour plates from many dilutions, but spread plates (sample spread on top of solidified agar) can be used also. The agar plate allows accurate counting of the microorganisms, resulting from the equal distribution across the agar plate. This cannot be done with a fluid solution since 1) one cannot identify purity of the specimen, and 2) there is no way to enumerate the cells in a liquid.
colony count (CFUs) on an agar plate
total dilution of tube (used to make plate for colony count) X volume plated
To work the problem, you need 3 values---a colony count from the pour or spread plates, a dilution factor for the dilution tube from which the countable agar plate comes, and the volume of the dilution that was plated on the agar plate.
STEP 1: Determine the appropriate plate for counting:
Look at all plates and find the one with 30-300 colonies (see COMMENTS & TIPS section at end for explanation).
Use the total dilution for the tube from where the plate count was obtained.
If duplicate plates (with same amount plated) have been made from one dilution, average the counts together.
STEP 2: Determine the total dilution for the dilution tubes:
Dilution factor = amount of specimen transferred divided by the total volume after transfer[amount of specimen transferred + amount of diluent already in tube].
Determine the dilution factor for each tube in the dilution series.
Multiply the individual dilution factor for the tube and all previous tubes.
To calculate this dilution series:
Determine the dilution factor of each tube in the set.
dilution factor for a tube = _____amount of sample________
volume of specimen transferred + volume of diluent in tube
But after the first tube, each tube is a dilution of the previous dilution tube.
total dilution factor = previous dilution factor of tube X dilution of next tube
0.5 ml added to 4.5ml = 0.5/5.0 = 5/50 = 1/10 for 1st tube
1ml added to 9ml = 1/10 (2nd tube) X previous dilution of 1/10 (1st tube) = total dilution of 1/100 for 2nd tube.
STEP 3: Determine the amount plated (the amount of dilution used to make the particular pour plate or spread plate).
There is nothing to calculate here: the value will be stated in the procedure, or it will be given in the problem.
STEP 4: Solve the problem
1. The countable plate is the one with 51 colonies.
2. The total dilution of the 2nd tube from which that pour plate was made = 1/102
3. The amount used to make that pour plate = 0.1ml (convert to 1/10 - it is easier to multiply fractions and decimals together).
51 colonies = 51 X 103 = 5.1 X 104 (scientific notation) OR 51,000 CFUs/ml
45 colonies = 45 X 104 = 4.5 X 105 (scientific notation) OR 450,000/ml
Tubes and agar plates should be discarded properly in a biohazard container for proper sterilization. The pipettes will also be sterilized (washed first if using reusable glass pipettes.
Do not pipette by mouth.
Use sterile technique in the transfer of microorganisms from tube to tube, as well as in the production of the pour plates.
The ASM advocates that students must successfully demonstrate the ability to explain and practice safe laboratory techniques. For more information, read the laboratory safety section of the ASM Curriculum Recommendations: Introductory Course in Microbiology and the Guidelines for Biosafety in Teaching Laboratories.
Greater than 300 colonies on the agar plate and less than 30 leads to a high degree of error. Air contaminants can contribute significantly to a really low count. A high count can be confounded by error in counting too many small colonies, or difficulty in counting overlapping colonies.
Use sterile pipettes for the dilutions, and use different ones in between the different dilutions. To do otherwise will increase the chances of inaccuracy because of carry-over of cells.
Accuracy in quantitation is determined by accurate pipette use and adequate agitation of dilution tubes.
There are no references at this time.
This resource was peer-reviewed at ASM Conference for Undergraduate Educators 2005.
Participating reviewers:
Donald Breakwell
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Joan E. Cunnick
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Michelle Furlong
Clayton State University, Morrow, GA
Mark Gallo
Niagara University, Niagara University, NY
Christopher Woolverton
Kent State University, Kent, OH


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What the Art Teacher Wore #164
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I am currently in my eighth year teaching at Moseley Elementary in Grand Prairie, TX. I previously taught First Grade for six years and am currently in my second year I teaching Visual Arts. I use Bishop's Blackboard to share ideas from my classroom and other sources.


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With more voices joining the rumblings within the party against Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhis core team of advisers, a key member of his team hit back on Thursday, claiming that those speaking out were merely jockeying for positions.
Those blaming Mr Gandhi are merely jockeying for positions in the party since they have nothing left. They are making self-serving arguments. A bunch of leaders and ministers created negativity that led to this defeat, and instead of taking responsibility for it, they are now clamouring for bigger positions and blaming the man who prevented a further slide in the partys vote share, said the close aide of Rahul.
Stating that these should not be viewed as revolts, the aide, known to be Rahuls adviser on key issues, said, These leaders and ministers just do not want to accept the depth and extent of anger against the UPA government.
Meanwhile, a day after Milind Deora told The Indian Express that Rahuls advisers did not have their ears to the ground and those with no electoral experience were calling the shots, former MP and AICC secretary Priya Dutt, who met Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday, also talked of the partys disconnect with the people. It is important for elected people to become a part of the process of communication to the leadership, she said.
Senior party leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi said he hoped an honest and ruthless introspection is carried out to rectify the problems. I wish an honest and ruthless introspection goes on... I sincerely hope that we are able to identify mistakes and we have to correct them. Responsibility must accompany accountablity, he said, adding that a large portion of what he (Deora) said is correct.
Sticking to his stand, Deora tweeted on Thursday, My comments are out of emotions of deep loyalty to the party, pain of our performance & a sincere desire to see us bounce back. Nothing more. In another tweet he said, Field party work & electoral battles are key to comprehend ground realities. This should form the basis for leadership posts in Congress.
Team Rahul, however, called the attack unfair and sought to draw a clear line between the UPA government and Congress, claiming it was the anger against the former that led to the partys rout.
An appeal to vote for the UPA government for a third time was rejected. There was anger against the government, rightly or wrongly, for a


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Auditor general: Lackawanna Trail violated Sunshine Law
FACTORYVILLE - The state Department of Auditor General cited Lackawanna Trail School Board for Sunshine Law violations made last year.
The Trail school board violated provisions of the Sunshine Act related to executive sessions, the state audit issued last month by state Auditor General Eugene A. DePasquale noted.
Five regular public meetings from January to May 2012 began later than the advertised 7:30 p.m. start time because of executive sessions held before the public meeting. The board meeting minutes failed to report executive sessions or the reason for those sessions, according to the audit.
The audit recommended Lackawanna Trail School District publicly announce the date, time and reason for all executive sessions, and that those meetings are held "during an open meeting, at the conclusion of an open meeting, or announced for a future time."
The school district agreed to comply, according to the audit.
Another audit finding confirmed an overpayment of state funds to the district of $57,581 during the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years.
The finding determined that the district included in its pupil count students from outside the district who were placed in foster care in homes of district residents. State law requires that the commonwealth provide school districts tuition for nonresident students, so those students should not be counted with the general student population when a district is applying for other state subsidies.
The audit recommended the district strengthen its "pupil membership" reporting procedure, and that the state Department of Education resolve the overpayment to the district of $57,581.
The district also agreed to comply.
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All Persons Who Have Come into Contact with Kittens from 99-Cent Discount Store at 1714 University Avenue in the Morris Heights Section of the Bronx Should Contact DOHMH Immediately
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) announced today that test results received last night on a kitten obtained from a 99-Cent Discount Store at 1714 University Avenue in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx has tested positive for rabies. This discount store closed on October 18 and is no longer in business. As other kittens from this litter should be considered at high risk for rabies, anyone who may have come into contact with kittens at this location since September of 2002 should contact DOHMH's Poison Control Center immediately at 212-POISONS (764-7667), or for Spanish speakers 212-VENENOS (836-3667), to determine whether treatment is necessary. Currently two individuals known to have been bitten or scratched by the kitten are receiving rabies treatment. None of these individuals have developed symptoms of rabies, and there have been no reports of any individuals with rabies-related illness associated with this animal.
In mid-October, a Bronx-woman obtained two kittens from the discount store located on University Avenue. The kitten's owner reported that she kept one kitten – which died from rabies – and gave the second kitten to a male acquaintance in her neighborhood. The woman did not provide identifying information for this individual other than the fact that he is male. As this second kitten is considered at high-risk for rabies, DOHMH is canvassing the neighborhood to identify the individual in possession of the second kitten and others who may have been exposed to kittens from the discount store. Additionally, a medical alert is being sent to area hospitals and physicians.
In general, all New Yorkers are advised to make sure that their dogs and cats are vaccinated against rabies. Any animal exhibiting abnormal behavior such as: becoming suddenly aggressive or withdrawn, increased drooling or foaming at the mouth, staring into space, or paralysis should be reported to the Center for Animal Care and Control immediately at (718) 649-8600.
Information About Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system. It can be transmitted from an infected animal to other animals or humans through a bite, scratch, or saliva contact with broken skin or mucous membranes. Symptoms usually appear between three weeks and twelve weeks after being scratched or bitten by an infected animal. Early symptoms include irritability, headache, muscle aches, and fever. The disease eventually progresses to paralysis, spasms of the throat muscles, convulsions, delirium, and death. Rabies is not spread from person-to-person.
There has not been a case of human rabies in New York City in over 50 years. If treatment is obtained promptly following a bite or a scratch from a rabid animal, most cases of rabies will be prevented. However, untreated cases will always result in death. Treatment of a possible rabies exposure requires prompt washing of the wound area with soap and copious amounts of water, followed by the administration of rabies immune globulin and five doses of rabies vaccine administered into the arm muscles on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 28 after exposure.
If you believe you had contact with an animal from 1714 University Avenue in the Bronx, please call DOHMH's Poison Control Center immediately at 212-POISONS (764-7667) – 212-VENENOS (836-3667) for Spanish speakers. For more information on rabies, visit nyc.gov/health.


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St. Anthony Village
2600 39th Ave. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55421
(763) 581-5500
Fax (763) 581-5501
Appointment scheduling
To schedule an appointment, please call (763) 581-5500.If you require urgent care during clinic hours, call immediately. We will assess your medical needs and offer advice accordingly.
Clinic Hours
Monday - Friday
Primary care services available 8:00 - 11:00AM
Extended care available the second weekend of every month (Saturday and Sunday) 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Walk-Ins Welcome
Insurance Verification
North Memorial Clinic accepts most major health care insurance plans and we will file your insurance claims for you. Please bring your insurance card each time you visit.
Clinic Manager
Please contact Teresa Hogan, Clinic Manager, at (763) 581-5665 with any questions or concerns.
|Chris M. Antolak, MD
Chris Antolak is a family physician providing full-spectrum care with special interests in sports injuries and pediatrics. He also specializes in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain, voiding and sexual dysfunction. Dr. Antolak received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. His personal interests include spending time with his family, outdoor activities, and providing medical coverage for local sports teams.
|Ronda Bertsch, PA-C
Ronda Bertsch is a physician assistant with special interest in family practice, pediatrics and dermatology.
|Dan R. Dunsworth, MD
Dan R. Dunsworth is a family physician with special interest in internal medicine, pediatrics and adolescents. Dr. Dunsworth grew up in Los Angeles, CA. He completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA and attended Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. He completed his residency at St. Paul Ramsey. Prior to coming to Silver Lake Clinic, Dr. Dunsworth was in private practice in the North Suburban area for 20 years. He is married and has one daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and traveling.
|Benjamin Felty, DPM
Benjamin Felty, DPM, specializes in disorders and injuries of the foot and ankle. He attended the University of Minnesota –Duluth for his undergraduate degree. Dr. Felty completed his medical education at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, IL and his did his surgical training at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI.
|Diana C. Liu, MD
Diana Liu is originally from New York, receiving her Bachelor of Sciences degree from Cornell University. She received her Doctorate of Medicine degree from Albany Medical College and completed her residency through the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
Dr. Liu is interested in all aspects of family medicine, including pediatrics, sports medicine and women's health. She performs a wide variety of procedures including colposcopy. She had enjoyed practicing at Silver Lake clinic since 1998.
Her hobbies include running, cross-country skiing, biking, hiking and ultimate frisbee. She loves the beautiful lakes and parks of Minnesota and enjoys living here with her husband and two daughters.
|Patrick Loew, PA-C
Patrick Loew is a physician assistant with a special interest in family practice and acute care.
Patrick completed the University of Wisconsin-Madison Physician Assistant Program in 1988, and began practicing at St. Paul Ramsey Emergency Room. He has been with Silver Lake Clinic since 1991.
He is certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, and is registered by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. He is a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants.
Patrick has been married since 1988. He enjoys golf, fishing, spending time up north with his family, in addition to watching and coaching hockey and baseball with his children.
|Leslie Norton, MD
Leslie Norton is a family physician with special interest in preventative health, women's health and pediatrics.
A native of Minnesota, Dr. Norton received her BA from Gustavus Adolphus College and her medical degree from the University of Minnesota. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Riverside Medical Center. She has been a Family Physician at Silver Lake Clinic since 1993.
Dr. Norton is board-certified by the American Board of Family Practice and is a member of the Minnesota Academy of Family Practice and the Hennepin County Medical Society. She is married and enjoys raising her three children. Her hobbies include playing tennis, walking, biking, swimming, outdoor activities, and gardening. .
|Suzanne Pauly, MD
Suzanne Pauly is a family physician with Silver Lake Clinic. She practices full-spectrum family medicine including prenatal care and obstetrics. Her other special interests include women's health, care of children and adolescents and sports medicine.
Dr. Pauly received her B.A. in biology from Gustavus Adolphus College, attended medical school at the University of Minnesota, and completed her residency in family medicine at the Allina-United Family Medicine, St. Paul, Minnesota. She is a member of the AAFP and MAFP and is board -certified in Family practice.
She and her husband, Jason, enjoy spending time with their children and black lab as well as out door activities like fishing, camping and travel.
|Gerald A. Pitzl, MD
A native of Minnesota, Dr. Pitzl received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1978 and completed his residency in Family Practice from North Memorial Medical Center in 1981.
Dr. Pitzl is a member of the Academy of Family Practice, Minnesota Academy of Family Practice, Hennepin County Academy of Family Practice, American Medical Association, Minnesota Medical Association, and Hennepin County Medical Association. He has been board certified and re-certified since 1981.
He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Dr. Pitzl is active in sports. He enjoys spending time with his five children and his grandchildren.
|Amy O. Scheller, PA-C
Amy O. Scheller is a physician assistant who enjoys Family Medicine as it allows for comprehensive care of patients and families. She has been at Silver Lake Clinic since April 1999. Prior to that, she spent five years in Emergency Medicine at Regions (then St. Paul Ramsey) Hospital. Her special interests include women's health and acute care.
Ms. Scheller received her PA degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Family Medicine. She is certified by the NCCPA and is registered with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. She is a member of both the AAPA and MAPA.
Amy is married and spends most of her spare time with her husband and son. She also enjoys reading, crossword puzzles, exercise, and time with family and friends.
|Michael Stoesz, MD
Michael Stoesz is a family physician with special interest in sports medicine and care of the adult male.
Dr. Stoesz received his medical degree in 1986, and completed his residency in Family Practice in 1989, both at the University of Minnesota. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Practice. Dr. Stoesz is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice MAFP and the Hennepin County Medical Association.
He enjoys the wide-ranging challenges of Family Practice, caring for families with newborns to families with elderly in need of medical care.
His personal interests include hiking, biking and fishing. He is married and has three boys.
|M. Angelique Struyk, MD
M. Angelique Struyk is a family physician with special interest in comprehensive patient care including obstetrics and Pediatrics.
Dr. Struyk received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1995 and completed her residency at the University of Minnesota Department of Family Practice, North Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Struyk is board-certified by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, and the Minnesota Medical Association.
Her personal interests include camping, hiking, canoeing, running, tennis, swimming and biking as well as gourmet cooking, traveling and spending time with her husband, three children and two yellow labs.


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New Delhi, Perhaps Ram Gopal Varma doesn't need to get noticed any more after he created panic by getting dummy dead bodies hung at 15 locations in Mumbai. And the unapologetic filmmaker says it was merely for more publicity for his supernatural thriller "Agyaat".
"The whole thing was to create publicity. And this sort of an idea came up to garner publicity which represents the concept and context of the film. Now since 'Agyaat' is a scary film – and has people dying – this was a good way to create that sort of an atmosphere," Varma told IANS.
Varma and the creative team of UTV, which has co-produced the movie, planted the hoardings with the dummy Sunday night.
The dummies apparently had blood-like substance oozing out from their mouth – scaring the onlookers the next morning to no end. People gathered at the locations and even called police. Once policemen brought the dummy down, only then did everyone realise it was Varma's mischief.
The filmmaker, who has earlier made films like "Bhoot" and "Phoonk", says this sort of publicity was chosen to stand out from the clutter.
"In today's time, all people are inundated with thousands of pieces of information – not necessarily film related. Media is constantly hammering the public with information. In that, to be able to stand out and to be noticed, you need to do something really unique. So, this hanging of dummies of dead bodies was part of that exercise," he said in an unapologetic tone.
Varma said a lot of logistics went behind facilitating this stunt.
"It's a thought process that the UTV marketing team started discussing. But then there were a lot of logistics to be kept in mind – how to make the bodies, how we would take them up the banners and whether or not they will look real. We even had a trial run for it a week back – it looked real and that's when we thought of going ahead," he said.
After narrating the process, Varma quipped: "Did you think I have gone mad?" and added: "Anything you do out of the box garners attention. It's okay."
"It would be a bizarre sight for anyone. Imagine you are traveling in a car and suddenly you see dead bodies hanging."
"Agyaat" tells the story of a film unit on a shoot in a dense forest where the crew members start getting killed one by one under mysterious circumstances by an invisible creature. The film stars actors like Gautam Rode, Priyanka Kothari and Nitin Reddy and will hit theatres Friday.


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Occasionally we come across a piece of GTA-themed artwork made by a fan of the game which is so incredible, we've just got to show it to you. Well, this image from Patrick Brown is one of those pieces. Click on the image below to view his Deviant Art page with a larger version of the design.
Thanks to GTAGaming for bringing it to our attention.


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A Two-Pronged Loan Modification Analysis
A loan modification can be a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day for many homeowners facing foreclosure; especially when this year's statistics show that homeowners are increasingly receiving loan modifications from their respective lenders. Although this is great news, it's not much help unless you know how to make the loan modification work in your favor. Remember, banks are friends of fair weather that lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain. Having a front row seat to the foreclosure crisis has proven that loan modifications, if not tailored to the homeowner's particular financial constraints, can only help postpone the inevitable, a trip back into the trenches. Let's face it; during a loan modification, the bank's job is to conjure up an arrangement that gets the bank the most money possible while keeping you in your home. Usually the banks will tweak the interest rate until the monthly payment under the loan modification becomes affordable. Needless to say, don't jump into a deal you can't afford out of desperation! The best way to approach a loan modification is to use a two-pronged approach. Continue reading


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ROCK COUNTY (WIFR) -- The Rock County Sheriff's Office, Janesville Police Department, Beloit Police Department and the Town of Beloit Police Department were recently awarded a second grant for $50,000 to train law enforcement officers in Crisis Intervention Techniques. They received this award from the State of Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance to train officers to more effectively respond to incidents involving those suffering from mental illness within our community.
Rock County law enforcement agencies first received training funds for this initiative last year where local mental health care providers teamed with state experts to provide 31 local officers with a much greater insight into the lives of those with mental illness. Officers interacted with mentally ill subjects in their homes, met with family members, and through the use of special technology, even had the opportunity to experience symptoms that some of the mentally ill struggle with every day. Along with achieving a better understanding of the mentally ill, officers were trained in specific de-escalation techniques to better control situations involving subjects who are in crisis.
Due to the success of that program, Rock County was chosen to receive a second grant, which will allow many more officers to be trained in these techniques during the week of September 9th through the 13th. Acquiring these grants and coordinating this training has been a significant task and the involved agencies would like to express our appreciation to the Rock County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, the Rock County Human Services Department, the Behavioral Health Redesign Steering Committee, the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office, the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), as well as, the Waukesha chapter of that organization. Additionally, we would like to thank the many experts in this field that participated in providing the training.