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In Algeria Of The 1990s
In 1998 (January) I wrote regarding terrorism, both state sponsored and cult sponsored. During the period preceding the article and after the article, Algeria, or more properly elements of the Algerian government weighed in as a heavyweight for human rights violations. But, their tally for death and disappearance of dissidents and other Algerian citizens paled in comparison to one of the terrorist groups which operated in Algeria with deadly precision.
When the Algerian government overturned or stayed the results of elections held in 1992 ( elections which saw a majority of parliament positions being won by the Islamic Salvation Group [FIS]; the Armed Islamic Group [GIA] started on their methodical path toward the deaths of an estimated 60,000 to 80,000 Algerians and foriegn citizens unfortunate enough to find themselves in the path of GIA. The GIA chose many methods for death and mayhem, including murder and maiming of women and children along with adult males. Their actual methods of murder and mayhem included slamming infants and young children against the walls of buildings, disembowelment, disembodiment, rape and other methods of murder. Many of the victims of the GIA included Algerian politicians, police officers, security force members and journalists; however, the majority of their victims were innocent and ordinary men, women and children.
Comes The Modern Day Banquets of Hate
I first authored a version of the following piece in August of 1998. One would think, given the sixteen years plus, which have since passed, human relations and our general treatment of one another would have improved. Lest we become complacent, I would urge all of us not to think such … much less believe those areas of our lives have improved.
The world's three great monotheistic religions — Judaism, Islam and Christianity — have a common tenet. The salvation of all humanity. In addition, the Judaic Gehenna, the Islamic Jahannam and the Christian Hell are promised places of eternal punishment for sins unrepented. Each of these three religions provide for the care of the poor and downtrodden, and for the understanding tolerance of one's fellow man and other religions, or so they are characterized.
The above mentioned religions share a common patriarchal lineage and each have experienced war and upheaval through the ages. With the foregoing tenets, lineage and stated tolerance and understanding in common; how is it so much misery has resulted from the hearts, hand and minds of some of the followers of each religion. Not only as Muslim against Jew, Jew against Muslim, Christian against Jew, Muslim against Christian and all possible combinations among the three; but also Sunni against Shite, Catholic against Protestant, Orthrodox Jew against reform Jew, or any other sect or sects of the three against another.
How About Those Dishes
Do the doctrines or other teachings (perhaps dishes in other words) set forth in the Christian Bible, the Islamic Koran or Sunna, the Judaic Torah or Talmud of these religions grant room for hate and maltreatment. While I know adherents of each religion can find severe argument and criticism of the other, I'd like to believe such was not the intent, "in the beginning." In other words, do any of the religions find room for religious hate or demagoguery? Given the assertion of each religion's performance of good works and good words during the over two thousand years since the acclaimed establishment of each — that time when their shared patriarch walked the land — how can the present state of hate exist.
The Palates Edure Hate
Look to the charlatans, so-called modern day prophets, plain lazy leaders and ordinary demagogues inside each religion's inner-sanctum. Those always failing to offer timely condemnation of killing and hate in Ireland, Africa, Asia, the United States and other locations around this world. Look for the fringe-elements of each religion where self-described preachers, errant priests, rabid rabbis, imaginary imams and others similarly situated call for the slaying of innocent men, women and children; call for for the establishment of an, "Aryan," all-white nation; ask for an all-black nation as so-called partial reparation; advocate for the killing of Protestant or Catholic; or how about the expulsion of Jews and Asians from the inner-city.
Finally Through Looking
Perhaps we really aren't through examining the aspects of hate. Let us grab our personal hand-mirror and look at the personage peering or perhaps glaring back. Do we know that man or woman peering out from the glass. If he or she winks or frowns, maybe, just maybe … we've found someone with severe indigestion toward God's world.
May God bless each of you with pure judgment and the ability to love and forgive.


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One of my most listened song of Silent Sanctuary.
Every time I heard this song, it makes me reminisce. Every lyrics of this song hits me like a thunderstorm. It seems that the songs is meant for me. haha! blah blah blah! It's a silly thought but, whatever. hehe! You know, I knew this guy once, he's sort of a friend? He just changed, like he doesn't know me at all. He used to be cool and sweet, crazy and fun, and everything. And now, I think we're done. haha
-It's so ironic.
You like someone who doesn't like you and ignore those who does. haha!

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Note: Do consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment of this condition. Use home remedies just as an adjunct treatment.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease caused by the paramyxovirus. This infectious disease is most common among small children.
Due to widespread immunization nowadays, the number of children contracting measles has declined dramatically. When cases of measles do occur, it is mainly in children who have not been vaccinated or have very weak immune systems.
It spreads through physical contact, coughing, sneezing and contact with the nasal and throat secretions of an infected person. The symptoms of measles start appearing 10 to 14 days after the virus infects a person.
Common symptoms include dry cough, high fever, body aches, watery eyes, loss of appetite, runny nose and a rash.
There is no specific medicine that kills the measles virus. But to minimize complications and alleviate symptoms, you can try some simple home remedies.
Here are the top 10 home remedies for measles.
1. Neem Leaves
Neem, also known as Indian lilac, has antibacterial and anti-allergenic properties, and hence it can be very helpful in relieving itching that often occurs with the rash.
- Grind a handful of fresh neem leaves into a paste. Apply the paste on the affected skin area. Let it dry on its own and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Do this once daily for two weeks.
- Alternatively, you can soak a handful of neem leaves in water and put the water under the sun for several hours. Finally wash your skin with this water. This will have a soothing effect on your skin. Do this once daily for two weeks.
2. Olive Leaf
Olive leaf is another most effective natural treatment against measles. Olive leaf has antimicrobial and antiviral properties that help kill the virus that causes measles. Plus, it is a natural antibiotic with antioxidant effects, which help in the healing process.
- Grind a few olive leaves into a thick paste.
- Apply the paste on the affected skin area. Leave it on for half an hour.
- Rinse the area with lukewarm water and then pat dry thoroughly.
- Follow this remedy once or twice a day for two weeks.
3. Bitter Gourd
Bitter gourd or bitter melon has strong antioxidant properties that help combat various symptoms of measles. Plus, it has vitamin C, zinc, iron, potassium and dietary fiber, which are required to boost immunity and speed up the healing process.
- Extract the juice from one fresh bitter gourd.
- Mix one tablespoon of bitter gourd juice with one teaspoon of honey and one-half teaspoon of turmeric powder.
- Take this mixture twice a day for two to three weeks.
4. Barley
When it comes to skin irritation and itching, barley is extremely beneficial as it is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants and minerals. Plus, barley is a rich source of zinc that speeds up the healing process.
- Mix one cup of barley in three cups of water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer it on low heat until the water is reduced to half.
- Let the mixture cool and then strain it.
- Add salt and sugar for taste.
- Drink two to three glasses of this daily for about a month.
5. Turmeric
Turmeric is another beneficial ingredient for treating measles. It has antiseptic as well as antioxidant properties, and hence it is very effective in reducing the symptoms of measles.
- Add one tablespoon each of turmeric powder and honey to a glass of lukewarm milk. Drink it twice daily for a month.
- Grind equal amounts of tamarind seeds and turmeric root. Have this mixture, in a dose of 350 to 400 grams (about two and one-half cups), three times a day for two to three weeks
- Mix one-half teaspoon of turmeric and a few drops each of honey and bitter gourd juice. Consume the mixture at least once a day for about a month.
6. Coconut Water
Coconut water has several nutrients that help cleanse the body of toxic elements. Also, it is rich in antioxidants that help promote a speedy recovery from measles.
When suffering from measles, drink plenty of coconut water daily until you recover completely. This will keep the body hydrated and also save you from developing fatigue due to loss of energy.
7. Licorice
Licorice root is known for its antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties. Hence, it is very effective in treating measles.
- Mix one-half tablespoon each of licorice powder and honey in a glass of lukewarm water. Drink this once daily to reduce coughing and soothe a sore throat. Continue until you completely recover.
- You can also have one or two licorice candies daily.
8. Indian Gooseberry
Indian gooseberry, also known as amla, is an excellent source of vitamin C that enhances the immune system. Plus, it's high in antioxidants and hence very effective in the treatment of measles.
- Mix one teaspoon of amla juice in one-half cup of water. Drink it twice daily for one month. This will help alleviate the itching and burning sensation during measles.
- Boil one cup of dry amla in four cups of water for 10 minutes. When cool, use this water to wash your body. Do this twice daily to relieve burning and itching.
9. Eggplant Seeds
Eggplant seeds have antioxidant properties that help strengthen the immune system. Plus, they contain a good amount of zinc and vitamin C that speed up the healing process. Those suffering from measles should take half to one gram or about a quarter ounce of eggplant seeds daily for about three days.
10. Oranges
Loss of appetite and thirst are two of the most common symptoms of measles. To overcome these symptoms, drink fresh orange juice at regular intervals throughout the day.
The citrus flavor helps restore taste and improve the appetite. Orange juice also helps maintain the water level in the body and reduces the risk of dehydration. Plus, its high vitamin C content boosts immunity.
Along with these remedies, a person suffering from measles will require a lot of rest to recover. Allow for plenty of sleep and restrict all physical activities. The infected person will be able to resume daily activities in 10 to 15 days.


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Let me get straight to the point- they charge AED 65 for any kind of blow dry hairstyles regardless of the hair length. This is one of those moments where you read that sentence again and book an appointment. I appreciate salons that are stepping up their game in this territory.
The White Room Spa is a beauty salon conveniently located in 3 different locations: Marina Plaza (next to Dubai Marina Mall), Al Seef Tower 3 in Jumeirah Lake Towers and Motor City.
I visited the Marina Mall branch and the service was quite satisfactory. The hair wash was a breeze and the blow dry was amazing. My hair usually doesn't hold a curl for long despite hair sprays so it was a pleasant surprise when I reached home (after an outdoor dinner) 3 hours later and found the hairstyle to be 50% intact.
I loved the fact that I showed the hairstylist a picture of the curls I was aiming for and she delivered on it wonderfully. The staff are quite attentive and friendly.
I'll be visiting The White Room Spa again for a manicure and most likely a blow dry. Paying a mere AED 65 for the latter seems like a bargain that's too good to be missed! Thank you guys for coming up with this.
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Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday testified before a U.S. House panel on the topic of recent reforms in the Alabama statehouse designed to limit long prison sentences for nonviolent offenders and increase inmate rehabilitation efforts, to reduce rates of recidivism and the high cost of housing the state's incarcerated population.
In a statement shortly after a hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Bentley touted Alabama's reforms as a model for the nation.
"Prison reform is an important issue in Alabama," Bentley said. "Alabama has made significant progress over the last year to improve our criminal justice system, ease some of the challenges in our prison system and maximize the amount of state dollars we spend for the Alabama Department of Corrections.
"I believe that our prison reform efforts have created a healthy foundation that can, over time, transform the landscape of the entire criminal justice system for the better."
Alabama, in turn, is following suit on a larger national push for "smart justice," involving changes to federal sentencing guidelines, a move away from mandatory minimums to give more discretion to judges and focusing on giving former inmates viable alternatives away from criminal activity.
Bentley praised congressional leaders for opening its doors to state leaders like him, invoking the old saw about states being the "laboratories of democracy."
"States can be laboratories of changes, creating unique opportunities that can address problems. I believe that Alabama is a national model for prison reform, and it was an honor to share our efforts with Congress," Bentley said in a prepared statement.
The move comes just a day after legislative leaders in Arizona called on Alabama Rep. Mike Jones for counsel on the changes he helped institute along with Sen. Cam Ward during the regular Legislative Session.
Jones said on the occasion of his visit to the Grand Canyon state that he, too, hopes Alabama's recent amendments to its criminal code can help show a way forward for a nation whose prison system is clogged with nonviolent offenders.


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- You have a technical degree, preferably in Electricity or Electromechanics, or have equivalent experience.
- You are communicative and function well in a team context.
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- You have a good knowledge of English (oral and written).
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I have a teenage son. It's hard to find "toys" that they like. I always look for things that get him outside and off of video games. This is electronic (or battery operated) but it gets him outside and moving.
To say we are having fun with this is an absolute understatement. It's our first quadcopter. Well that's not true. We have a tiny mini drone that is less than satisfying and broke when my poor flying skills crashed it.
This thing is amazing. No it doesn't have a camera and no you can't connect it to your phone but if you're looking for a gift for a teenager or young adult, this is a hit!
The drone comes with protector piece that go on the underside of the blades. This helps to protect the blades if or when you crash it. I crash landed it a couple of times before I handed it over to my son. There were no marks, no dents, no damage at all.
*WARNING* Be careful with the blades. They will hurt if you get your finger in there while they are spinning. There is a warning label on them but just be careful Take it from me, it hurts! There is a power button on the top of the drone. Push and hold it until it flashes. Once it does, turn on your remote and it will flash while it pairs to it. Once it stops flashing you are good to go. There is a battery that you can plug into a special cable and then charge in a USB port. It takes 100 minutes to fully charge it which will give you 7 minutes of flying time. If you're impatient like us then you will take the battery out early and just have less flying time.
I don't know how high this goes. I have a range finder but I couldn't get it in the right spot to get a good reading. It's pretty high, that I know!
In addition to the normal up & down, left & right, and forward & backwards, this also does barrel rolls. It can flip in any direction depending on which way you have the right joystick control pushed. There is a button on the top right edge to push & it will flip. Pretty awesome!
As an added bonus this comes with a smaller metal helicopter that a younger child could play with.
Everything you need is included except 4 AA batteries for the remote. It even comes with a screwdriver for attaching the drone pieces and a wrench & allen wrench to put the small copter together.
I can't say enough about this drone. It has lights on it so you can take it out at night for even more fun! I received this at a discount to test and review. Please follow my blog & you tube site for more great reviews.


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The US badgered China for three years to free Rebiya Kadeer, a wealthy member of that country's Muslim minority who was arrested ostensibly for sending Chinese newspapers to her husband in the US.
She finally was released last week, and Kadeer said Wednesday the real story of her arrest had more to do with documents she was carrying that night in 1999 to a meeting with staff members of the US Congressional Research Service.
The papers outlined human rights and other alleged Chinese abuses of Kadeer's Uighur people. The Uighurs are Muslims who live mostly in Xinjiang province in western China and are ethnically related to the peoples of Central Asia, not China.
"One was an appeal, a call for help basically, to the American people," the 58-year-old Kadeer said in an interview. "It contained human rights problems, issues that the Uighur people were facing and that we needed help with."
Another document she had, Kadeer said, "was a list of political prisoners who were on death sentence."
In the Washington headquarters of Amnesty International USA, the petite woman who spent five years in prison sat erect wearing an off-white coat, her black hair streaked with gray, her folded glasses in her hand. She smiled often.
The fact that Kadeer was involved with US congressional researchers made her case a priority for US officials. Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Colin Powell pleaded her case, and Condoleezza Rice was due in Beijing within days of her release last Thursday.
Her name was on a list of political prisoners the US had presented to China. Congress had passed resolutions on her behalf. The US ambassador to Beijing, Clark Randt, cited her repeatedly in speeches about human rights.
Before her arrest, the Chinese government had used the businesswoman's success as a showcase of the country's openness. The government accused Kadeer of violating national security but has given no specifics except that she sent newspapers abroad to her husband.
In Wednesday's interview with reporters, Kadeer's daughter, Akida Rouzi, who acted as interpreter, said the family knew no specifics of why her mother had been arrested until her release was announced minutes after the State Department had said in Washington it would not introduce a resolution to denounce China's rights record before the UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva.
Rouzi said the family knew that her mother must have been carrying something, "but we didn't know for a fact what she was carrying and what the content of the letter was."
Kadeer said it wasn't only the family that kept silent but her captors as well.
"The Chinese also kept it quiet ... because they didn't want other people to find out about their human rights problems," she said through her daughter.
"Basically the reason they arrested me to shut me up in the first place was because they don't really want to release that information."
Kadeer and her husband, an activist for Xinjiang's Muslims in the US, laughed when Rouzi translated a question about the Chinese government's accusation that she is trying to create an Islamic state in the province.
"It was never about religion for her. Islam's not the case," Rouzi translated. "She is one of those people that believes state and religion should be separate. She never even like really tried to overthrow the government in that sense.


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The Arab Group for the Protection of Nature (APN), was established as a member-based non-profit organization in April, 2003 by a group of motivated people concerned with the protection of the environment and the natural resources in Arab countries against all hazards including the destructive impacts of wars and foreign occupations. APN is managed by a board of directors composed of seven members elected by the general assembly. Its work is guided by the resolve, commitment and dedication of its members and aided by the engagement of its supporters.
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Dina Lohan to Michael Lohan: STFU About Lindsayby Free Britney at .
Hello? Pot? Oh, hey! This is Kettle. Just wanted to let you know you're black.
This is basically what Dina Lohan, very likely the worst mother in human history, is saying in her recent message for her ex Michael about his recent interviews.
Michael has said that their troubled daughter Lindsay is abusing prescription pills and is a shell of a person. Dina says Mike should zip it and focus on himself.
Using a celebrity gossip mag as her personal voicemail, Dina lashed back at People Michael: "Michael Lohan needs to focus on paying child support, of which he is six months behind, and making up for all the years he was an absentee dad."
Moreover, the miserable excuse for a human being and parent says her counterpart "needs to stop going national television talking about his children publicly."
Right, because that's not what Dina's entire life is based on.
On Saturday, Michael told celebrity photo agency X17 that he is angling for a Britney Spears-style arrangement in which he can administer Lindsay's affairs.
What a mess. [Photos: PacificCoastNewsOnline.com]
"I'm going to see the judge this week... If I can't get a conservatorship, then I'm going to take her to an undisclosed location and get her straight. But I know I'm gonna get charged [with] kidnapping," the absolute moron said.
During a taping of The Maury Povich Show last week, Michael looked into the camera and relayed this message to Lindsay: "I'm gonna do anything, everything I have to save your life, whether mom likes it, the public likes it, or anyone."
In response to Dina's comment, Michael tells People: "She says I'm not focusing on being a good parent, but is [Dina] focusing on being a good parent?"
You tell her, Mike.
Insisting he is only going public for the sake of Lindsay, he says, "Look, I know sometimes I've said things I shouldnt have, but I have to help my child."
Good luck with that. Lindsay, who got plastered twice over the weekend, plans to turn to the courts and seek a restraining order against her father.
"Lindsay is actively getting a restraining order, her lawyer have already been contacted," says a Lindsay source. "She's scared. This is really serious."


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The Doha round of trade talks has long dominated the agenda of the World Trade Organization (WTO). An urgent priority for the organisation's 157 members, however, is to appoint a new director general to replace Pascal Lamy, the much-respected former EU trade commissioner who has led the Geneva-based trade body since 2005, and who is stepping down in August this year.
Over the coming months, WTO members must also make sure that a ministerial conference in Bali at the end of the year can reach agreement on a small package of "early harvest" deliverables from the long-running Doha round. The focus is on clinching a deal on trade facilitation – a move that Lamy says could stimulate the US$ 22 trillion world economy by more than US$1 trillion – as well as on special measures for least developed countries.
First, however, the WTO must select a new director general to lead the organisation for the coming four years, a task made more difficult by the continuing deadlock on Doha. The new man/woman who takes the helm of the WTO faces the challenge of revitalising the long-term trade liberalisation agenda while also ensuring short-term results in time for the Bali meeting.
A changed global landscape
Much has changed on the global economic stage since the Doha talks were launched in the capital of Qatar in November 2001. The world economic recovery remains fragile, protectionism continues to be a threat even as global economic inter-dependence grows, the Group of 20 nations is a more powerful force in global affairs (China joined the WTO in 2001) and so-called "new" topics such as investments and competition policy are now firmly on the trade agenda.
The proliferation of regional and bilateral trade deals, meanwhile, continues to distract from the multilateral trade agenda – despite hopes that these agreements will be transparent and inclusive and become "building blocks" to boost global free trade.
Nine hats in the ring
Given the challenges facing the WTO, it is heartening to see that candidates from nine countries have thrown their hats in the ring to succeed Lamy. Under WTO rules, members have until the end of May to decide on the right person for the job.
It's a great line-up. A majority of the candidates are from developing countries and, for the first time, three women are in the race. So far only men have held the WTO's top post, and only one previous director general, Thailand's Supachai Panitchpakdi has been from a developing country.
The final set of nominees includes three candidates from Latin America: Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo, Brazil's current ambassador to the WTO; Anabel González of Costa Rica, who is her country's current trade minister, and Herminio Blanco, Mexico's former minister of trade and industry.
From Asia, Mari Elka Pangestu, who is Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and Creative Industry and was trade minister from 2004-2011, and current South Korean Trade Minister Taeho Bark have been put forward by their countries.
Kenya has nominated Amina Mohamed, the country's former WTO ambassador, while Ghana has presented Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, former minister of trade and industry.
New Zealand's Minister of Trade, Tim Groser and Ahmad Thougan Hindawi, former trade and industry minister of Jordan, are also vying for the position.
The nine candidates have already addressed a closed-door meeting of the General Council – the organisation's highest decision-making body outside of its ministerial conferences.
The selection and appointment of the new trade chief will follow consultations to be held in April and May and the final selection will be made by consensus, no later than May 31. The nominee will take over at the WTO on September 1.
Qualities needed
Choosing the right man or woman for the job will not be easy. Of course, qualifications, experience and competence should be the deciding factors in choosing the new head of the WTO. But in the real world of horse-trading and strategic alliances, other factors – such as geography, gender and whether the candidate has held a ministerial post – will play an equally pivotal role.
WTO selection procedures state that "where members are faced in the final selection with equally meritorious candidates, they shall take into consideration as one of the factors the desirability of reflecting the diversity of the WTO's membership in successive appointments to the post of Director-General."
The top slots at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank have traditionally been held by a European and an American, respectively, as the result of a "gentlemen's agreement" between decision-making members of the two Bretton Woods organisations. This is the case at the moment, with France's Christine Lagarde at the IMF and Jim Yong Kim from the US at the World Bank.
Further complicating the WTO selection process is the fact that the search is also on for a new head for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Speculation is that an African will be selected for the post.
The next WTO head must be able to drive forward an organisation which has lost much of its lustre in the last few years. He or she must be a champion of free trade, able to keep protectionism at bay and also play bridge-builder between the concerns of emerging economies and the priorities and interests of developed countries.
On a personal level, the new WTO chief must be an honest broker but also a pragmatist who can adapt the organisation to new challenges.
The focus must be on personal skills and qualifications, passion and commitment. The new man or woman at the WTO must make the case for free trade, not for its own sake but because global trade is the motor of world growth and development and of jobs.


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Enjoy the legendary culinary performance of cast iron in a lightweight ceramic grill pan. Designed especially for outdoor grilling, the generously sized pan is perfect for cooking smaller foods that might otherwise fall through the grids of your barbecue. High ridges sear foods with attractive grill marks while elevating them above their drippings.
- High-performance ceramic grill pan adds versatility to outdoor cooking.
- Delivers the impressive heat conduction and retention of cast iron—without the weight.
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- Perfect for use on charcoal, gas or wood-fired grills.
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Rated 3 out of 5 by SuSu2 from Good grilling pan but could be better This grill pan was very easy to clean, but over time has become harder and harder to remove burnt on food. It's a good size for smaller portions. But, if you need a larger surface area, or to stir vegetables without spilling, I recommend the much larger Emile Henry fish griller.Date published: 2018-09-02Rated 1 out of 5 by Laurie from Never made it to the grill!!! Purchased this pan online and it arrived completely cracked in half. Chalked it up to poor package handling by mail carrier. Replacement just arrived and guess what? Second one is cracked as well and this one was handed to me directly by UPS driver. Guess this was not meant to be!Date published: 2018-06-14Rated 5 out of 5 by Jazz54 from Great for Grilling I like this Ceramic grilling pan, I have fixed a lot of things on it and everything comes out great. It is a must have for grilling out.Date published: 2017-10-20Rated 1 out of 5 by Delafieldbjn from poor quality! I had bought this item twice, both times broke in half after a few uses! Returned, exchanged and then gave up after two purchasesDate published: 2017-07-30Rated 5 out of 5 by Stlouis2016 from Best registry item ever My husband and I registered for this item on a whim. Boy are we glad we did. We use this weekly. Only con is that it isn't quite large enough for the amount of veggies we want to grill, so I upgraded to the Emile Henry flame fish griller (which is enormous). Nice to have both. Will give these as wedding shower gifts for as long as they're available. Such a good piece to have.Date published: 2016-11-14Rated 5 out of 5 by MeganMarie from Must have! We loved the first pan so much we ordered a second one. Perfect for roasted potatoes, veggies, meat, reheating food. We put everything in it. By far our favorite BBQ accessory! Only downfall is some things stick a bit and it takes some elbow grease to remove. Plus it is dishwasher safe.Date published: 2016-11-07Rated 4 out of 5 by NE1410S from Works Well...Once You Figure It Out I got this grill pan after much debate. The first time I used it I got nothing remotely resembling "grill marks" on my polenta. However, after looking at competitive products online I figured out I needed to let it heat up quite abit longer than 6 minutes. There are NO instructions with this grill pan. I recommend brushing a thin coat of olive oil on the pan's surface, then place it on a med-hot grill for approx. 10 minutes. THEN add the food. Veggies and polenta came out perfect every time once I made these adjustments. This pan gets VERY hot; I let it cool down approx. 30 minutes before I attempt to clean it. This pan should be used to complement other food on the grill that may be cooking for different lengths of time or temperatures. It's a "nice-to-have", but a very good "nice-to-have" if you grill frequently.Date published: 2016-07-01Rated 5 out of 5 by JanefromLaGrangeCA from Our favorite grilling pan - Love, love, love it!! It must be the heating ability of this ceramic pan, that turns the fish and veggies that we have cooked on it, to turn out perfect. Even the potatoes sliced and grilled turn out yummy like my fried potatoes. It's a healthy way to grill and we have used it year-around. Love it so much we are buying our second pan so that this coming summer we will have 2 ceramic grilling pans to grill on.Date published: 2016-02-09


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Deutsche Bank today announced that Gregg Gilbert will join as a Managing Director and research analyst covering the specialty and major pharmaceutical sectors within the Bank's Markets division. He will be based in New York and report to Steve Pollard, Head of Research for the Americas.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Gilbert will join Deutsche Bank from Bank of America Merrill Lynch where he was part of the equity research department since 1998. Gilbert started his career at Goldman Sachs, initially on the consumer team and then the major pharmaceuticals team.
Gilbert had been covering the specialty pharmaceutical sector for the past decade and has ranked either in the 1(st) or 2(nd) team in Institutional Investor's All-America Research Team survey every year since 2004.
"Gregg brings thorough industry knowledge and original research to Deutsche Bank," Pollard said. "He will be a critical part of our healthcare footprint in helping us continue to provide clients with independent, relevant, and unique insights. We are excited to welcome Gregg to the team."


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Wear comfortable shoes this Sunday, as we will be up on our feet rejoicing in all of God's goodness! Join us this Sunday, February 4, at the 9 or 10:30 a.m. worship for our Annual Gospel Sunday worship celebration with Vernon Clark and The Heirs of Joy. Chancel Choir and KUC Youth Choir will also be offering choral testimony about God's love, strength, and grace. Come and witness Vernon and these devoted singers profess their faith through song. Vernon will be offering a sermon titled The Benefits of Praising the Lord, as well as any other topic inspired by the Holy Spirit.
We are so blessed here at Kenilworth Union Church. Let us come together this Sunday, and thank God for our countless blessings, and God's boundless grace. As Jo Forrest often states, "Thanks be to God for the gift of music!" Be sure to arrive early to get a good seat, and to hear the prelude, including our own KUC Youth Choir.
Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his sanctuary;
Praise him in his mighty firmament!
Praise him for his mighty deeds;
Praise him according to his surpassing greatness!
Praise him with trumpet sound;
Praise him with lute and harp!
Praise him with tambourine and dance;
Praise him with strings and pipe!
Praise him with clanging cymbals;
Praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
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Following is the first regular entry by The Diplomat's new Beijing-based writer, Mu Chunshan.
There seems to be growing discontent in China. Despite six months of what have been described by some as the most stringent macroeconomic regulation and control policies in history, new figures show real estate prices are still rising. The Consumer Price Index has also reached its highest point in two years, while the prices of some basic foodstuffs like apples have more than doubled.
Of course, pricey apples aren't a big deal—we can always enjoy oranges instead. But spiraling housing prices is a major issue. This is especially true for Chinese, as owning a home is considered for many to be a prerequisite for a happy family.
Against this backdrop, a 24-year-old from Hunan Province came up with a novel idea—he built a small egg-shaped house in Haidian, one of the most expensive districts in Beijing. Authorities quickly said they planned to destroy it as it was an illegal roadside construction, plans that sparked heated discussions among netizens. The young man said house prices were too high and that he made the house because all he wanted was somewhere to sleep at night (although media reports today suggest the structure has now gone).
At first glance, it's an amusing story. But it highlights a sad reality—while the Chinese economy is growing rapidly, many young people are still being left unable to buy or even rent their own place. Last month, for example, the average house price in Beijing was said to be about 22,300 RMB ($3,350) per square metre—38 percent higher than a year earlier. Average monthly incomes in Beijing, in contrast, are less than 4000 RMB.
The egg house has underscored the need for changes to economic development in China. But it's not just members of the public who have noticed the hollowness of the 'achievement' of overtaking Japan and Germany in terms of size of the economy and total exports, respectively. The People's Daily and the official Xinhua News Agency have both sharply criticized high real estate prices in recent months, calling for economic development that benefits all citizens.
The Central Economic Work Conference will be held in the middle of this month, at which time officials will set the tone for Chinese economic development over the next five years.
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Are you in need of free Christmas ornaments and seasonal decorations this year? Be sure to stop by St. James at 9AM on Saturday, December 3. Our Saturday Sisters are sharing the joy of the upcoming Christmas season as they give away their gently-used Christmas and seasonal decor to those who are in need in our community.
Or, perhaps you have your own gently-used Christmas and seasonal decor that you might be able to donate to a family in need of some Christmas cheer this year. The economy is not good for many in our community, so share your wealth by donating seasonal items that you no longer use. As you decorate over the Thanksgiving Holidays, put some items aside to share with those who are less fortunate than you and drop them off at the church on the morning of our Christmas Decor Giveaway.


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Monday, November 19, 2012
New Renderings of MoCo's Tallest Building
Labels: JBG Companies, MacFarlane Partners, Studios Architecture, White Flint, Wisconsin Avenue
After building the tallest building in Montgomery County, JBG is putting the final touches on plans for an even taller building next door. JBG's North Bethesda Market II (NoBe II), a second phase to the development that built the county's tallest structure, will add 400 new residences, 120,000 s.f. of retail, and a 150,000-s.f. office building when completed. Renderings, completed by ArchiBIM, show the distinctive building rising above the 24-story tower now on the site. Although a timeline has not been determined, JBG and co-developer MacFarlane Partners have been hoping to break ground on the 4.4 acre site in the first half of next year, producing an iconic, 26-story (300 ft) apartment building designed by Studios Architecture.
Montgomery County approved the building back in March. The project furthers the goals of increased density and design along Rockville Pike, a goal that got a shot in the arm with the recent release of plans across the street for a replacement for the White Flint mall. JBG owns more land to the south and west of the two sites, but for now, NoBe II is its sole focus in the area. NoBe II will be completed in one phase, taking 2-to-3 years once construction starts.
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- Anonymous said...
Liked it before and the redesign of the non-ziggurat side makes the project even better. Extremely refreshing to see a builder actually put some emphasis on architecture and taking a chance. You can love it or hate it, but by default it's better than anything that's gone up in mundane DC-proper in a long while.
- Dumplin' Honeychild said...
Very cool. The citizens of Michigan Park and the adjacent neighborhoods of Brookland and Edgewood Terrace (adjacent to Michigan park, not MoCo) approve. Go Studios Architecture!
- Anonymous said...
More gimmicky architecture passing for cutting edge. Hideous!
- Anonymous said...
It's Mocofugly!
- Anonymous said...
I love it! Tired of the same looking buildings
- Evan on Nov 21, 2012, 12:06:00 PM said...
Love it, the entire dc area needs SO MUCH MORE contemporary design, enough with the ugly faux-traditional garbage, most of it is already looking terribly dated.
- Anonymous said...
You know what's really dated? Making more mid-century modernist revival buildings that make the same mistake they made their first time at bat. Is that faux? Look beyond style to what works or doesn't.
- Anonymous said...
I haven't noticed any faux tradititional buidlings going up recently? Where you livin man?
- Anonymous said...
So fresh and exciting, what's next!
- Skidrowe said...
Always entertaining to see the architectural Tea Partiers making their stand for "tradition," as if history stopped somewhere around 1950. What White Flint needs is a version of the Fannie Mae HQ - the absurd neo-Williamsburg edifice that disrespects actual Williamsburg buildings almost as much as it looks out of place on Wisconsin Avenue NW in DC -- right? As if.
JBG and Montgomery County seem to realize that eyecatching architecture is vital to put this otherwise depressingly average suburban strip on the map. It would be nice, though, if the various larger new buildings "talked" to each other, that is, worked together such that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The renderings don't suggest that much of that is happening.
- Jerry knight said...
Would it be too much work to actually provide an address for this site or to tell us what's there now?
"Across from White Flint" is pretty vague.
Even Webjournalists should know Who What When and WHERE?
- Ken on Nov 27, 2012, 7:35:00 AM said...
Click on the map to see the address. (But don't tell anyone about that feature)
- Anonymous said...
The corner of Rockville Pike and Nicholson Ln is congested all the time. It takes 3 traffic light cycles to go through. What will it be when this thing gets built?


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We've heard a lot in the past week about equal pay for women. It's an issue that's real, and it's important -- not just to the women whose paychecks are 23 percent smaller than their male counterparts -- but to the households they support. When you shortchange women, you're shortchanging two-thirds of American families who rely on women as providers and breadwinners.
But there's another issue that we aren't hearing as much about. It's the question of how we ensure that women have access to the most promising jobs of the 21st century -- healthy jobs that pay well and can't be outsourced.
Today, the green economy is opening up a world of opportunities in fields like clean energy technology, water infrastructure, and green building. The folks who land jobs in these industries will have the best chances of thriving in the decades to come. That's because jobs in the green economy pay roughly 13 percent more than the median U.S. wage. Green jobs also tend to tap into one of the most powerful equations for escaping poverty: They don't require a high-level of education, but they pay good, family-supporting wages. That means that even if you can't afford to go to college, you can still bring home a middle-class paycheck.
Meanwhile, these industries are expanding -- fast. Global clean energy investment reached a record $263 billion in 2011, and clean energy jobs in the U.S. have grown nearly two-and-a-half times as fast as jobs in the rest of the economy.
So if you're one of the 17 million women in America who live below the poverty line, your best odds at a better life for yourself and your family are going to be in green industries like energy, water, and transportation.
The problem is, women still only represent a fraction of workers in the fields most important to the green economy. For example, one of the most promising sectors in the U.S. is water infrastructure, which will create roughly 1.9 million jobs over five years if we make basic repairs deemed essential by the EPA. But right now, women represent just 1.5 percent of the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters who stand to benefit from infrastructure upgrades.
We can change that. And job training programs are critical to bringing more women into these fields. We've seen time and time again that given good training in nontraditional fields, women excel. Take Oregon mom Sary Dobhran. Sary is hardworking and bright. But her son's father died while she was four months pregnant, leaving her jobless and alone in the worst economy since the Great Depression. She struggled to find work, relying on public assistance to support her young son. Fortunately, she didn't give up.
Through an apprenticeship program with Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc., she was able to go through the training she needed to work in the budding energy efficiency sector. Today, she's a certified energy analyst and conducts energy efficiency audits on homes.
There are thousands of American women like Sary out there. Women who are bright and hardworking and have everything it takes to succeed in America's green economy--except the right training.
When we invest in the green economy -- and when support green job training programs, we're not just investing in America's women. We're investing in their kids, their partners, their parents, and their neighbors. We're building a stronger, more resilient, healthier country for us all.


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Virtual appliances: What goes up can also come down
Let's face it: Spam filters are usually asked to do more, not less. But when McColo's ISPs shut off its Internet service last month, sending global spam volumes plummeting, a lot of spam filtering applications found themselves, well, twiddling their proverbial thumbs.
That's just one more reason that spam filtering company SpamTitan can breathe a sigh of relief because it packages its app as a virtual appliance. As volumes of spam go up or down, "you simply add or remove processing power or memory resources, effectively getting a bigger or smaller appliance without having to go back to the vendor," said Ronan Kavanagh, SpamTitan's CEO. The process is largely manual, but it's still more efficient than the alternative.
As an independent software vendor, SpamTitan sees enormous benefits to packaging its software as a virtual appliance rather than as a hardware appliance or as a standalone application, Kavanagh said. "We don't have to support any hardware. The entire sales cycle can happen online. We can send out evaluation units at no cost to us. The customer can take charge of their evaluation on their own time." This list goes on.
But Kavanagh said that SpamTitan hasn't experienced as much adoption of the virtual appliance version of its software as it might have liked. In 2006, it launched its first virtual appliance package on VMware's Virtual Appliance Marketplace, and today about 50% of the units it sells ship as virtual appliances. The remainder ship as full ISO images, or bootable CDs.
Part of that may have to do with customer size, Kavanagh said. "Some people don't use VMware, particularly in [small and medium-sized enterprises]. If they have less than 100 users, they tend to have very limited VMware deployments and are just as happy to use the ISO."
Spam volumes, on the other hand, are very much on the upswing. "Yeah, they're on their way up again," Kavanagh said. Oh, well. It was a nice while it lasted.


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Cave Golf is a wonderful sports game where you play popular golf in the role of Neanderthal at the Stone Age. There are forty-eight different levels of difficulty in the game. In each round, fire the stick round round to pick up the three stars avoiding all obstacles and get to the hole. Always try to get the stone in the hole with the least number of strokes.
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Absolute Design is a company specialized in the field of transportation/automotive and product design development and is also capable of providing clients the engineering design solutions. Privately held and based in Croatia, the company was founded by professional transportation designers Vedran Martinek and Dario Dropucic who gained their knowledge and experience on prestigious universities like the European Institute of Design in Turin and the Polytechnic School of Design in Milan, and by working on many various projects that were realized. There is also a creative team behind made up of few more designers and engineers whose contributions are immense. The main objective of the company is to significantly help other companies, through innovative design, to distinguish themselves and to be more competitive in the market with their products.
Since December 2015. the company is under full ownership of one of it's funders, Mr. Dario Dropučić.
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Painting of the Old Homosassa Water Tower
Scheduled for JULY 5TH!
Citrus Chronicle Editorial
Second Annual Old Homosassa Community Day
Cocktail Hour for the Tower — THE PARTY!
Cocktail Hour for the Tower
Old Homosassa Community Meeting
At the Old Homosassa Learning Center
Presentation by the Old Homosassa Heritage Park Committee
Have all of your questions answered!
Here we are patiently waiting for the culmination of the OHHC SCAVENGER HUNT!
Finally, we see two contestants in the distance. Obviously Melinda is in front, Sue is in second.
But, Sue must have tripped her because the winners were….
Third place was Teri Reed–who graciously donated half of her prize BACK to OHHC!
Fun times!
This was the first scavenger hunt. Will there be a second?????
The Scavenger Hunt is featured on NatureCoaster.com. Check it out!
Scavenger Hunt Kick Off Party!
Sponsored by Village Cadillac-Toyota Dealer.
The First Riddle was Presented!
Riddle #1: You will find your first clue near the Old Cane Crusher. If your wife wants some wings, well, there's no need to rush her.
All riddles will be in the Citrus Chronicle, on our local radio stations 95.3 and 96.7, on our Facebook Page and right here on our website!
And, it's not too late to sign up. The scavenger hunt ends on June 11. You still have plenty of time to sign up, solve those riddles, and get those clues!
Winner gets $300! Second place is $200, and third is $100. Even if you don't win, you are eligible for a drawing of one of SEVEN gift baskets!
If you weren't at the party, here's what you missed!
OHHC had a great turnout for a great party! And the fun is just beginning!


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by Lindsay
Hi Wray, thanks for your replies to my recent post, I have added a comment on one but think they have been missed so I have added this post to ask a couple more questions.
I use Natpro after ovulation as my previous post mentions I have been struggling with estrogen dominance but have found by increasing to approx 2.5-3 teaspoons a day the symptoms are a little better. However, I have found that when I start using Natpro after ovulation I suffer lower abdominal and lower back pain, what feels like swelling or bloating that I would perhaps expect around the time of my period. It is very uncomfortable particularly at night as it prevents me from sleeping well. Is there any thing I could do about this? Its definitely the cream as it has happened each month and it was never there before.
Secondly, I am unsure what to do regarding my period. I have found that my period does not come unless I stop the cream. I have waited up to a week overdue with no bleed. If I stop the cream my period arrives in about 3 days, a difficult 3 days though with what I can only assume is the estrogen dominance symptoms returning due to the sudden drop in progesterone.
Should I stop Natpro a few days before my period is due and suffer the return of symptoms or wait it out? Is there a best time to stop Natpro before my period? Could I gradually reduce the amount I use in the few days before to reduce the symptoms? Bearing in mind that I use quite a lot of cream, up to 15ml per day.
Also if I do stop natpro for my period to start does this affect my overall level of progesterone and mean I have to restart again next month?
You have suggested I could try continuous use for 3 months, but when and how would I stop using Natpro? Would I have to reduce the amount I use slowly?
Sorry for all the questions. With kind regards.
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POPS (stocks that jumped higher)
Crown Holdings popped 6%. The maker of 20% of the world's beverage cans increased first quarter profit by 50%. Macke: Looks good from here.
Supervalu popped 6%. The nation's second-largest supermarket said net income increased 30%. Macke: buying opp when they pull back.
MGIC Investment popped 19%. The mortgage insurer's $34 million loss was far less damage than investors had anticipated. Finerman: This could be a very good sign. At the least, it's great news for the company itself.


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Hi all, it's Donaville from Discover Paper and today I wanted to share something for the kids – fingerprint guestbooks!
Fingerprint guestbooks seem to have been quite a craze for the past few years, and it's no wonder why: it's a really great way to leave a lasting impression! I've seen fingerprint trees a'plenty around the blogosphere, namely for weddings, but fingerprint pirate ships, elephants, and airplanes? I hadn't heard of those until I stumbled across Bianca Hewson's shop on Etsy. Bianca's taken a popular idea and expanded it beyond the wedding scene, making birthdays and other events all the more memorable and fun. It's DIY artwork!