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I'm not the only blogger on the Web who's noticed a strange influx of people storming our sites looking for news about upcoming AOL layoffs. While the tutorial section of my site is still the heavyweight here, the aol layoffs tag is getting so many hits it's becoming another contender for the top spot.
But I don't know much more besides what I've written so far. If you've got juicy stuff on the AOL layoffs, send me some tips.
As far as the "tips department" goes, I'm getting a slight trickle, but more horror stories from Layoffs of Christmases Past than anything else.
It makes me cranky as hell. I enjoy a good tip about AOL just as much as anyone else, so why are you insiders sending them to Valleywag and your former boss Ted Leonsis instead of me, for God's sake?
Is it because you think they'll get more page views? If I get a good tip, believe me, there'll be more page views here than anyone will be able to figure out what to do with, so just let me worry about that.
Seriously, spread the love. I have a blog, too.
Since you insiders are boring me to death with your withholding of information I'll have to content my layoff-rumor-hungry visitors with links to sites that have been sprinkled much more generously with the dust of plausible looking rumors than mine has.
- Ted Leonsis made the serious mistake of claiming that AOL is better and more successful than "petroleum-based" products.
I thought it was just Ted's twisted sense of humor. I laughed until I fell off my chair…but AOL employees did not. Hundreds of them left comments on his post chastising him for his attitude because as we all know, AOL is over with, and they've sprinkled layoff rumors quite generously throughout their harangues. (If you look closely, you can see where I jumped in on the act as well.)
Key points to take away from those comments are that the bulk of the layoffs in the US are scheduled for Oct. 16th and that AOLers write a lot of bad haiku.
As a matter of fact, the only blog you need to visit right now to stay up-to-date on all the latest layoff news and rumors is Ted's, so forget the links to Valleywag that I was going to include. They just repeat the same stuff. What's the use?
If any of you insiders are ready to burst from all the juicy tips you're secretively holding inside (and oh, I know what it feels like) then just think of me, would ya, before you go running off to those other sites with the news?


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The Delhi government would double the financial assistance provided to the Resident Welfare Associations and NGOs registered with the Delhi Parks and Gardens Society for maintenance of parks and gardens across the city.
The announcement was made by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday following a meeting with representatives of over 261 RWAs/NGOs from across Delhi, an official statement said.
The amount would be increased to Rs two lakh per acre from the existing Rs one lakh.
Kejriwal also announced that the grant of financial assistance will now not be linked with the categorization of colonies.
"Brainstormed wid 200 RWAs this morn on how RWAs cud participate in upkeep of parks. Govt will now announce a formal policy. We will involve RWAs, NGOs, corporates n other regd bodies to adopt n maintain 18,000 parks in Del. Lets make Del into a city of beautiful parks n gardens (sic)," Kejriwal tweeted.
Brainstormed wid 200 RWAs this morn on how RWAs cud participate in upkeep of parks. Govt will now announce a formal policy. We will involve RWAs, NGOs, corporates n other regd bodies to adopt n maintain 18,000 parks in Del. Lets make Del into a city of beautiful parks n gardens
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 22, 2018
The government will provide 90 per cent assistance while 10 per cent will have to be borne by the RWAs/NGOs, the statement said.
The chief minister requested the participants at the meeting to get their damaged borewells and motors repaired with the government's support in the next 10 days for which they may give request letters to the DPGS. Thereafter, a uniform policy will be adopted so that no problem is faced by the RWAs/NGOs.
The documentation for release of the assistance will also be reduced to the minimum, but it may be understood that since public money is involved, some essential documentation would still be required, the statement said.
He requested the RWAs to participate in full strength in the "biggest ever plantation drive to be held in the history of Delhi" next month, details of which will be announced very soon, it said.
"A massive plantation drive being planned. We will urge each Delhiite to participate along with kids to make ur city pollution free. Details being worked out (sic)," he said in another tweet.
A massive plantation drive being planned. We will urge each Delhiite to participate along with kids to make ur city pollution free. Details being worked out. https://t.co/ElYXgNFpoj
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 22, 2018
The chief minister said the work of the RWAs in making the parks green and maintaining them was very significant.
Environment and Forest Minister Imran Hussain along with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and some MLAs were present at the meeting.
The Delhi Parks and Gardens Society (DPGS) was established by the Delhi for monitoring and coordinating the management of parks and gardens in the national capital. It has its own governing body and executive committee with directors.
The DPGS provides funds as financial assistance for development and maintenance activities of parks and gardens to RWAs and other registered societies.
In the financial years 2017-18, 261 RWAs received financial assistance to the tune of around Rs 1.63 crore for maintaining 1,164 parks covering around 370-acre area, an official said.
During the meeting, Kejriwal also asked about the problems faced by the RWAs/NGOs in maintaining parks and gardens in Delhi.
The problems indicated by the participants ranged from inadequate provision of financial assistance by the DPGS, extensive and cumbersome documentation, inadequate funds for payment of wages to the gardeners/malis, problems in obtaining pruning permission for the trees and plants, high cost for greening/grassing the gardens, scarcity of water, bore wells requiring repairs, inadequacies in infrastructure in the parks and security of visitors etc.
The chief minister urged upon the participants to seek involvement of more local residents in the maintenance and development of parks by organising 'Shramdaan' for them.
For ensuring safety and security especially to women in parks and gardens, he asked the participants to approach Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal or call on the helpline number 181 or email at email@example.com, the statement said.
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RBI rejects the proposed plan for 100% FDI in banks. The supreme authority in the Indian economic field, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has turned down a proposal from the government to allow up to 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in all types of Indian banks including the cooperative sector ones too this timeRead More
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The internet has been flooded with the news of Alphabet Inc. buying the tech giant Google recently. What is Alphabet Inc. and how could a company that no one heard of till now manage to buy Google? How would this change the way we see and use Google?Read More
We've all been through a fair deal of online sales-some weekly, some monthly, and some blockbuster ones with full page advertisements screeching huge discounts on apparel, appliances, gadgets ET AL, followed by press releases by their respective online majors regarding the profits they rake in through their "one day wonder".Read More
Go back in time a little, picturize the very first time you fell ill. What's the most prominent feature that you can recall? Yes! It's your mother. The way we casually fill out forms stating our mother's occupation as "housewife" is in strong contrast to the altruistic toil they put in not only their household chores but more significantly in the healthcare of children,sick,disabled,and elderly family members.Read More
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Being single definitely has its advantages. There's more freedom, less responsibility, and no one to keep tabs on you. Conversely, there are some things I absolutely hate about being single.
Let's start with the hate:
- Not having a guaranteed "activity buddy." If you're single and you want to go out to dinner you've got to find someone to go with. Sure, you can invite friends or other couples but they may not be available. When you're in a relationship this isn't a big deal, your partner tends to become the default option.
- Playing the "do you like me?" game. I try to be as direct as possible when expressing how I feel about others, but unfortunately, not everyone takes this approach. I can handle someone rushing commitment and being very up-front about wanting to date me, and I can also handle someone not returning my calls or telling me they're just not interested. What I cannot handle, however, is someone sending mixed messages and being generally unclear with where a relationship is heading. It's frustrating and misinterpreting someone's intentions can be very embarrassing.
- You don't have someone to come home to
- Dating is expensive
- The chaotic ups and downs. Being single you're subject to a much wider range of emotional stress that can be both exciting and horrible. One day you're basking in the euphoria of meeting someone new and the next you're dealing with the staggering blow of rejection.
And now the things I love about being single:
- Freedom! Stay out as late as you like, answer to no one, and your only commitment is to debauchery and perhaps a hangover.
- There's more time to better yourself. Whether due to necessity or convenience, single people tend to exercise more and generally take better care of themselves.
- If you're capable of being alone (and you aren't the type of person that has been jumping from one relationship to the next your whole life), you'll find that over time you can fine-tune exactly who you're looking for and you'll only commit to someone who is truly exceptional. In other words, you lose the tendency to settle and develop a better sense of what you want.
- There's more time for hobbies and personal interests
- If you're a workaholic this affords you to the perfect opportunity to embrace your addiction (*cough* so about working those 18 hour days as a blogger, entrepreneur, web developer, and CTO of a marketing firm…)
- Dating is different than it used to be and with the rise of the interwebs pretty much anyone can find a date nowadays.


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Matt Zadalis was the Nebraska state champion in 1938, but gained even greater recognition in the game of golf when he followed his amateur days with a long and impressive career as a teaching professional.
Matt was born in Omaha and three years after his graduation from Omaha South High School he was won the first Omaha Publinks Championship, a tournament he later won on four additional occasions.
Zadalis was the medalist at the Western Amateur in 1936 and two years later won the Nebraska State Amateur Championship, a tournament in which he finished as the runner-up three other times. He currently holds or at one time held the course record at 10 different Omaha area courses. But it's unlikely that anything attests to Matt's playing ability more than the fact that he shot a 63 at the Omaha Field Club at the age of 74.
Zadalis managed to combine his love for the game of golf into both his work and play in 1933 when he became the course superintendent at the Spring Lake Park course. He later took the same job at Benson park in 1939.
In 1947 Matt became a member of the PGA and was the first golf professional hired by the City of Omaha. He served as the pro at the Miller Park and Spring Lake Park courses from that time until 1975.
In 1962, he became the first public or municipal professional to be elected PGA Professional of the Year. Matt influenced the lives of many young golfers. He organized the first Omaha public junior golf program, conducting free junior clinics. His clinics were nationally recognized as one of the oldest and largest programs of its kind.
Matt and his wife Anna Home Zadalis, who is deceased, were the parents of four children, Delores, Robert, James, and Daniel.
Joseph Hadwick
Joseph Hadwick, the longtime course superintendent at the Country Club of Lincoln, is part of a history-making family.
Joe's father Charlie was the course superintendent at the Jefferson City (MO) Country Club for 50 years. The family rarity was created when all four of Joseph's sons became involved in the same profession — a three-generation family dating back to when golf course maintenance first began in the United States.
Joseph, who was affectionately called "The Sod Father" by the club members in Lincoln, worked for his father every summer from the time he was seven.
After college he served in the European Theater during WWII. Then Joe returned to Jefferson City as his father's assistant until the fall of 1951 when he was named the superintendent of the Country Club of Lincoln.
When he retired in June of 1984 he was succeeded by his son Charles. Son Tom is one of Charles' full-time crew members, while son John is the course superintendent at Grand Island Muni. Son Bob is the super at Dub's Dread Golf Course in Lansing, Kansas. One of Joe's three daughters, Jean Marie, is also involved in the same field. She is the landscape gardener at the Country Club of Lincoln.
Byron "By" Adams
"By" Adams won four state sand green golf championships, more than an other in Nebraska Golf history.
In 1951 at the Country Club of Lincoln, he became the first sand green champ to capture the state amateur grass green title.
A resident of Phoenix, prior to his death, September 29, 1993, Adams was born in Tilden, NE. He graduated from Grand Island High School in 1938 and from the University of Nebraska in 1943. He lived much of his adult life in Fairbury and later in Omaha before moving out of state.
During the WWII of 1942 and 1943, "By" served as both player and coach of the Nebraska Golf team, but his notoriety as a top golfer started much earlier than that. Adams was the medalist in the Grand Island City Championships at the age of 14 and won that tournament in the summers of 1936, 37, and 38 following his sophomore, junior and senior years in high school.
"By" also won the state high school championship both as a junior and a senior. Also during the summer following his senior year, at the age of 17, Adams won the first of his sand green titles. His others came in 1939, 53, and 53. He also won the Lincoln City championship in 1943, 46, and 48.


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There is already extensive research showing the harmful effects of strained or even conflicted social relationships on mental and physical health. Positive relationships in turn protect against mental illness, also because they reduce perceived stress. So far, it has hardly been investigated to what extent negative relationships have an effect on uninvolved third parties. An example is when a (third) person herself has good relationships with two family members while they are arguing with one another.
A forthcoming study by ISS researcher Lea Ellwardt and her colleagues from the US and the Netherlands investigated the question as to whether people suffer from stress when they observe conflicts between their social contacts – even if they themselves have no conflicts with them. For this purpose, the researchers analyzed longitudinal data from Chicago (CHASRS). At annual intervals, the study participants were asked five times about their social contacts and their stress levels. They were also able to indicate whether their contacts get along with one another or not.
The analysis showed a light tendency for participants to report lower stress when their social contacts got along well, meaning relationships were positive. These results show that not only directly involved individuals, but also surrounding relatives or acquaintances potentially suffer from interpersonal tensions, or benefit from their positive relationships. Thus, a harmonious immediate social environment can provide a protective effect against stress and thereby ultimately yield benefits for mental health.


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By Tabia Princewill
EVERY generation of Nigerians has heard this question asked in one form or the other and felt the intense frustration or anger it expresses. Why a country so blessed with talented individuals who find success abroad rather than within our shores, should continue to struggle to provide basic amenities for its people, is nothing short of a tragedy: One only has to visit any diaspora community to see what Nigerians are capable of in a well-functioning environment.
Unfortunately, a system that works for all, one which allows the best to thrive rather than merely survive off of handouts from parasitic forces, is not in the interest of those who have held sway for the past 30 odd years. In an open contest, one would find that many of those we celebrate, not because of any brilliance but simply because of their money or positions, would find it difficult to compete or even to stay afloat.
Fortunately for those at the helm of affairs, Nigerians are a docile, easily contented people who have been brow-beaten by decades of missed opportunities, lies and political manipulation.
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Now, we revel in our own suffering, acting as if it were a badge of honour to be deprived of almost everything that makes modern life worth living. How they must laugh at Nigerians who allow themselves to be divided on ethno-religious lines when the truth is that politicians freely associate with each other, inter-marry, do business, etc. with no regard for creed or tribe.
Perhaps the real question should be "what is wrong with Nigerians" and not "what is wrong with Nigerian politicians."
One thing is for sure: our environment, with its uncertainties and injustices, lax rules, inability to punish or to hold anyone accountable for their actions, has produced, over time, generations of individuals with psychopathic tendencies: both the leaders and the citizens themselves exhibit anti-social behavioural tendencies which curiously have become proven to guaranty success in Nigeria. If one is devoid of empathy, if one is ruthless to the point of madness, violent and altogether unstable, one is ironically more likely to achieve success in a country where rationality, truth and facts no longer hold the keys to the promise of a better life.
We have been trained to evolve negative traits to survive in a society that clearly rewards and supports all manner of corruption. We have also been trained to look down on those who dare tell us there might just be another way of doing things. We call them dreamers, the worst sort of fools; those who don't know how to enact scams or to harm innocent people. This group is yet to find its champion, one who will fight for them not in words but in deeds by bringing to book those whose actions have brought us so low.
All over the world, former presidents who have been found guilty of corruption are being prosecuted then sentenced to jail, forced to refund whatever they illegally acquired.
Only in Nigeria are sacred cows allowed to enjoy their loot with the support of the masses who eagerly defend their leaders' right to oppress them.
We have completely imbibed the logic that we are inferior, unworthy perhaps of breathing the same air, of being treated fairly and decently as befits any human being, which is why strange (not to say expired) elements keep re-branding and recycling themselves for our eager consumption: the Nigeria Intervention Movement, the Third Force, in any other clime would have been laughed out of the public space because it is composed of individuals who have either already been in office or people who have always associated with those in power and profited from doing so.
Therefore, they have had ample opportunities to do what is right if they so wished and can't pretend to be well intentioned or to try to promote new, fresh, leadership as they have always aided and abetted those who have brought us to this sorry state.
We have to ask ourselves when we'll finally stop asking "what's wrong with Nigerian politicians" and realise that until we all decide to play a part in governance, at whatever level, in whatever capacity we feel comfortable with, real change will always elude us.
Jacob Zuma
THE former South African president, appeared in court facing corruption charges relating to a $2.5 billion eerily familiar arms deal. The political playbook in Africa, it seems, is basically a long list of ways to misuse public funds and to personalise government. Will we live to see a day when a former Nigerian president or head of state will be charged to court for corruption?
The rest of the world continues to show us what the rule of law and accountability really mean. From South Korea to Brazil, prosecution of former leaders has shown that in democracies there are no sacred cows.
Only in Nigeria do we continue to shield certain people from trial citing all sorts of strange reasons. Zuma's years in power were riddled with scandal. In response, he faces 16 charges of fraud, racketeering, and money laundering.
Zuma clearly didn't have access to our SANs who specialise in legal loopholes and advising corrupt individuals on how to get away with murder. They would have advised him to feign illness, to go abroad for "urgent medical treatment" or told him to claim his human rights were being infringed by the investigation, or to use the classic "the money in the accounts is from my late mum" excuse.
Adamu Adamu
THE Minister of Education released a statement bemoaning the fact that only 28 candidates from Zamfara State registered for this year's common entrance exam. Curiously, no alarm bells seem to be sounding across the North.
Zamfara State has become famous for all the wrong reasons: from Senator Yerima's infamous declarations on child brides, to violent killings; both issues are related to poor education. The North (like the rest of Nigeria to a certain extent) seems unwilling to fully acknowledge or face up to the root causes of insurgency and terrorism.
Nigeria has turned brushing its social issues under the carpet into an art form, pretending development is possible without carrying everyone along. The Minister of Education "pleaded" with state governments, principals and NGOs to "persuade" children from Zamfara, Kebbi and Taraba (Taraba is another state which is affected by insecurity and the farmers/herdsmen conflict) states to register for the exam almost as if he as the Minister of Education didn't have a greater role to play.
He stated the registration portal would remain open till the April 13, therefore, giving people more time to register but without laying out a road-map to comprehensively tackle the problem. Taraba had only 95 candidates, Kebbi 50.
More worryingly, the minister stated that in 2018 only 71,294 candidates registered to sit the exam as opposed to 80,421 who sat the exam in 2017. What accounts for the discrepancy? Has this been the trend over the years and what are the implications for the rest of the country? Education is central to building the critical mass Nigeria needs; yet funding for education in Nigeria is always difficult to come by.
It isn't enough for the minister to urge stakeholders to act, he must present his own plan of action then mobilise all those concerned to support it and implement reforms. There have been no publicized debates on far-reaching education reform and public policy at the federal level in decades, which is why Nigeria lags behind smaller African countries in terms of the quality of education available for its citizens.
In Nigeria, we've always focused more on physical infrastructure forgetting that without educating or empowering the people who'll use said infrastructure, not only will it be misused and fall into rapid disrepair, one ends up, like in a number of state capitals in the north for example, with airports citizens don't use (or can't afford) and roads leading to nowhere.


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Since John Bolton was appointed as Donald Trump's national security advisor, I have spent a good deal of time talking about it. Those conversations have been with colleagues in the policy world, friends, and the media. In honor of the Passover season, here are four questions that have been broadly discussed, and my responses to them. Read more at LobeLog
John Bolton: The Essential Profile
After weeks of rumors, President Donald Trump today replaced National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster with former Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton. Many foreign policy analysts and advocates immediately expressed deep concern and dismay at Bolton's appointment.
Former Assistant Secretary of State Philip Crowley tweeted about Bolton's appointment, "I was at dinner in late 2016 with some former European diplomats when Rex Tillerson emerged as the nominee for (Secretary of State). While unknown, they expressed relief that (Donald Trump's) choice was not John Bolton. EU diplomats will not sleep well tonight given the latest news."
Joe Cirincione, president of the Ploughshares Fund, a leading anti-nuclear foundation, tweeted, "This is the moment the administration has officially gone off the rails." While the Mideast advocacy group J Street tweeted that "Bolton is an unabashed advocate for the premature, unnecessary and reckless use of military force in the Middle East and around the globe. This appointment isn't just unwise. It's disastrous."
The brazen nature of Bolton's appointment was underscored by the fact that it came the same day that news broke of Bolton having recorded a video for a Russian gun group in 2013, after being introduced to the group by the National Rifle Association (NRA). Given the scandals around Russia and the NRA of late, the indifference to the politics of this news speaks volumes about the White House's commitment to Bolton.
As outraged as many supporters of diplomacy have been at Trump's appointments and policies, Bolton's appointment reaches a new level. Here at LobeLog, we are reprinting, with permission, the profile of John Bolton from Right Web, a site which tracks the activities of a vast array of right wing and militaristic figures and organizations. Read more at LobeLog
Limited US Influence in Egypt Can Still Do Some Good
This article originally appeared at LobeLog.
When is a coup not a coup? When calling it that carries repercussions that make a bad situation worse.
US President Barack Obama is struggling with recent events in Egypt. Once again he's presented with a situation in the Middle East where he has few good options but is still facing expectations based on a long history of US influence over events — an influence that is no longer situated in reality.
In contrast to the revolution that deposed Hosni Mubarak two years ago, the ouster of Mohammed Morsi raises some profound questions, not only for foreign powers, but for Egyptians themselves. There is no doubt that Morsi brought a lot of this on himself. He neglected the major issue for almost all Egyptians, the economy; he shamelessly tried to grab dictatorial powers; he did not follow through on his campaign promises to include the widest spectrum of Egyptians in his government; and, when confronted with all of this, he remained obstinate. Continue reading
Iranian Elections: Netanyahu, Neoconservatives Are the Big Losers
This post originally appeared at LobeLog.
Outside of Iran, there is no doubt that the biggest losers in Iran's election this past weekend were the Likud government in Israel and its supporters, especially neoconservatives, in the United States.
The response of Israel's Prime Minister to the election of centrist candidate Hassan Rouhani as Iran's next President was almost comical in its sharp reversal from the rhetoric of the past eight years. As was widely reported, Benjamin Netanyahu said that it was Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and not the president who sets nuclear policy.
That is, of course, true, and it is precisely what opponents of an attack on Iran have been saying for the past eight years. Netanyahu and his neocon allies, on the other hand, were repeatedly pointing to outgoing president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the fearsome specter, the man who wanted to "wipe Israel off the map" and must be prevented from acquiring the means to do so. With Ahmadinejad gone, and, much to the surprise of many observers, not replaced by someone from the arch-conservative (or, in Iranian political terms, principlist) camp, the hawks have lost their best tool for frightening people and getting them behind the idea of attacking Iran.
So, Netanyahu has stepped up his push for a hard line on Iran, saying, "The international community must not become caught up in wishful thinking and be tempted to relax the pressure on Iran to stop its nuclear program." Netanyahu is admitting that all the rhetoric around Ahemdinejad was insincere, and that the Iranian president is only relevant insofar as his visage can be used to whip people into a frenzy behind his call for war. Continue reading


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Pairing food with wine is so popular, it seems there are festivals every weekend that celebrate this culinary trend.
But handcrafted beers and microbrews offer many of the same profiles in flavor and bouquet as do fine wines.
And who doesn't love matching the right foods to complementary brews and wine?
That's the cover story by Theresa J. Marquez in the fall edition of Cuisine of the Hudson, which is now available for free at local businesses and tourist stops in the Hudson Valley. Just look at that luscious cover shot, taken by Journal photographer Spencer Ainsley and styled by Theresa, who also developed the yummy recipes to go with the story and the photo shoot.
New York is home to a varied selection of handcrafted brews, including the Hudson Valley, which has several stellar breweries right in our own backyard.
So for those of you who don't live in our beautiful Hudson Valley, here are Theresa's informative story and mouth-watering recipes. I can tell you, those samosas and brie en croute were quickly devoured, sans beer, by our appreciative co-workers after the shoot.
Become a beer connoisseur
By Theresa J. Marquez/
Cuisine of the Hudson Valley
Beer and food pairing is reaching the same heights of popularity as wine and food pairing. Make no mistake about it, craft and microbrews offer the same varied flavor profiles and aroma bouquets as the finest merlots.
Like selecting a good wine, knowing how to select a beer for a planned meal requires a bit of knowledge and experience. And like wine tasting, learning some terminology and being open to new flavor profiles will have you feeling like a connoisseur before you can say Oktoberfest.
Beer has developed far beyond the football staples of national brews. Each state boasts a burgeoning new community of craft brewers. For many, access is only provided while dining at a local restaurant that sports its own microbrews.
"Our customers come to us to try our small batch brews after trying our beer from their local liquor store," said Sam Pagano of Brown's Brewing Company in Troy, Rensselaer County. "We only bottle and distribute a small portion of what we make. We offer a larger variety in our pub."
These are also great places to experience a tasting. A flight of beer is a selection of brews presented in small pours from lightest to most robust. Many restaurants are now offering special food and beer dinners, which are a great way to explore the various flavor characteristics of different types of beer.
Another choice is your local beer store, such as Half Time in Poughkeepsie or Grand Cru in Rhinebeck.
"Our inquiries and sales for more unique beers have increased significantly over the last few years" said Matt Ciarfella of Half Time. "We now have more customers interested in not only what the beer tastes like, but how and where it is made."
If you only have room in your brain for two facts about beer, here are two to keep in mind. Generally speaking, beer falls into two categories — ale or lager. The primary components in beer are hops and malt. Overall, ale is darker in color than a lager, but not necessarily more robust in flavor.
Beer can be brewed at either high or cool temperatures. Each offers greater nuances to the primary ingredients. Hops give beer a characteristic bitter (or hoppy) flavor. Malt brings a sweeter profile to the table.
India Pale Ales, or IPA, traditionally have a strong personality. They are frequently described as "very aggressive or assertive." These pair well will smoked or spicy food. Pair an IPA with a dish that is also full of character. IPAs also tend to have a higher alcohol content.
A porter is a darker ale that is sometimes described as tasting creamy. These also stand up well to barbecue and roasted or braised meats.
Stouts are the heaviest or darkest of beers. The deeply roasted grains of these beers are often described with words such as "coffee" or "chocolate." Pair a stout with a hearty meal such as a steak or meat pie. These also lend themselves naturally with chocolate cheesecake and other chocolate or coffee flavored desserts.
On the lighter side of the spectrum are lagers. Brewed at lower temperatures, the hops and malt produce a beverage that can be lighter in flavor as well as color. Lagers make great companions for lighter food. Pair a light pilsner with a roasted chicken or cobb salad. Fried foods are a natural pairing for lagers. Their effervescence are natural palate cleansers.
When in doubt, ask someone where you shop. Establish a relationship with the person from whom you purchase your beer, just as you would at your wine shop.
"Sometimes people come in and say to us, 'We are invited to dinner and we want to bring something different. What do you suggest?' " said John Green of Half Time.
He will ask how the dish is prepared. Is it roasted or grilled?
Is the dish spicy?
What are the guests' comfort level or familiarity with beer?
"You don't want to suggest something too hoppy to someone whose only experience is with major labels" Green said.
Now that you've got a breakdown of what you need to know to start your exploration of the big world of beer, let's start pairing it with some food.
Baked Samosas
Yield: about 1 dozen, with leftover filling
For the pastry:
- 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup ice water, or more if needed
For the filling:
- 2 cups medium diced russet potatoes
- 1 cup medium diced carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, medium diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground tumeric
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic chili sauce or sriracha hot sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Egg wash (an egg beaten with a couple tablespoons of water)
- In the bowl of a food processor combine the whole wheat flour and salt. Add the butter and process just until the butter is combined with the flour and is pea-sized. Do not over-process.
- With the processor on, slowly drizzle the ice water into the flour. The dough will still look crumbly and dry at this point. Pinch a bit of the dough; if it holds together, you have processed it enough.
- If the mixture is still too dry, add ice water one tablespoon at a time.
Remove the pastry from the bowl and onto a floured work surface. It will be crumbly. Knead it slightly to bring it together. Press together into two balls then press each into a thick disk. Wrap each disk with plastic wrap and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Boil the potatoes and carrots in salted water until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil then add the onion. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes more.
- Stir the curry and cumin into the onion mixture until well combined. Add the potatoes and carrots to the onions. While stirring together, smash about half of the potatoes with the back of the spoon, leaving the other half whole for texture. Add the peas and the garlic paste to this mixture and stir until just combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Set this aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Roll the pastry to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut out 4-inch circles. Place about 1 to 2 tablespoons of potato mixture onto each circle. Fold each circle in half and press the edges together to seal. Place the samosas on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each pastry with egg wash. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Brie en Croute
Pair this with a fruity beer such as Brown's Cherry Raspberry Ale or Blue Point Brewing Company's Blueberry Ale.
- 1 small brie (8 ounces)
- 1 pie pastry recipe (use the one, above, for samosas)
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and small diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll out the pie pastry into a 1/8-inch thick circle. Unwrap the brie and place it on the center of the pastry. Spread the jam onto the brie.
- In a small bowl, combine the apples, cranberries, walnuts, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and a hearty grind of black pepper. Pile the apple mixture high onto the brie to make a high mound. Gently pull the sides of the pastry up around the brie. Fold the dough into pleats over the filling and overlap where needed to cover the top, trimming to fit.
- Cut shapes out of the remaining pastry to decorate the top. Wash the pastry with egg wash and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake the brie for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Let the brie cool slightly so the cheese firms up a bit before moving to a platter. Slice to serve.
Food writer Theresa J. Marquez, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, is a personal chef and culinary coach.Share on Facebook


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Owning a home comes with responsibilities. One of them involves keeping wildlife off your roof. Raccoons have a tendency to climb on houses, and it can be difficult to get rid of them. Why would they choose to wander around on your roof in the first place? They may be looking for food, or they could be seeking shelter. Don't let them settle and cause damage. You can fight back, and you can do it without destroying your budget.
Trim Branches and Remove Other Obvious Climbing Materials
You don't want to make it easy for your furry friends to get on the roof. Inspect any trees nearby and trim the branches. Try to stop branches from connecting to the roof – a raccoon may use these branches to gain access to your home. Additionally, don't leave potential climbing materials next to the house. For example, after you finish painting the outside of your house, move the ladder away. Even during cold weather, don't let your guard down.
Remove Debris and Check the Attic
Leaving debris on your roof is like leaving a welcoming mat out for pests. Raccoons like to use leaves and other items as shelter. Throw everything away and check your roof for holes, cracks, dents, and other problems. Call a roofing company to handle repairs. If you believe the raccoons may have access to your attic, check as soon as possible. Don't be sloppy about it – make sure you do a thorough search for entry points or signs of damage. If you do have raccoons coming in and out of your attic, contact a pest control company. Never attempt to pick up raccoons and remove them yourself. Raccoons can be dangerous, and you shouldn't put your safety at risk.
Owning a home implies dealing with a roof and all the trouble that comes with it. Some people only pay attention to their roof when it starts to leak, or the time comes to display holiday decorations. But pests such as raccoons can get on your roof and raise havoc if you aren't careful. Pay attention to your roof and do what you can to discourage nesting. Clean your roof and inspect it frequently. When you do this, you can maintain a secure environment.
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Zakarin climbs to stage win, Polanc retains pink jersey
Ilnur Zakarin climbed to a first Giro d'Italia stage victory since 2015 as Jan Polanc retained his overall lead despite coming under pressure on a gruelling Friday.
Team Katusha-Alpecin rider Zakarin went solo on a brutal final ascent and stayed out on his own to win stage 13, moving him up to third in the general classification.
Mikel Nieve crossed the line at the summit finish 35 seconds after the Russian to take second place ahead of fellow Spaniard Mikel Landa, who surged up a 10-kilometre last climb to take his place on the podium.
Polanc (UAE Team Emirates) still holds the pink jersey, though his advantage was reduced to two minutes and 25 seconds after a relentless 196km ride from Pinerolo.
Primoz Roglic remains second after finishing in the same time as fellow contender Vincenzo Nibali, who is now four minutes and nine seconds adrift of the leader.
Solo action. Solo win. Ilnur Snow! #Giro 102 Stage 13 | Azione solitaria. Vittoria solitaria. Ilnur Snow! #Giro Tappa 13 pic.twitter.com/UdZlukPmID— Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 24, 2019
Landa's powerful ride leaves him in eighth place with five minutes and eight seconds to make up on Polanc, while Simon Yates slipped further out of contention after crossing the line in 17th.
Zakarin was part of a group of 28 riders that made a breakaway early in the day and he left enough in the tank to storm away on the tough slopes to the finish.
Tao Geoghegan Hart of Team INEOS abandoned after a crash with 120km to go.
Nibali accused Roglic of being defensive on stage 12 and warned there would be nowhere to hide on Friday.
Yet the Slovenian let his riding do the talking as the duo removed a big chunk of Polanc's advantage.
Zakarin demonstrated incredible endurance and tenacity to shoot up the GC standings after a first mountain test in this year's Giro.
"I'm very happy with this victory. My two attacks weren't planned at all." he said. "I came to the Giro d'Italia to make the top five and I hope it's still possible."
1. Ilnur Zakarin (Team Katusha-Alpecin) 5:34:50
2. Mikel Nieve (Mitchelton-Scott) +0:35
3. Mikel Landa (Movistar) +1:20
4. Richard Carapaz (Movistar) +1:38
5. Bauke Mollema (Trek-Segafredo) +1:45
General Classification
1. Jan Polanc (UAE Team Emirates) 54:28:59
2. Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) +2:25
3. Ilnur Zakarin (Team Katusha Alpecin) +2.56
Points Classification
1. Arnaud Demare (Groupama-FDJ) 194
2. Pascal Ackermann (BORA - hansgrohe) 183
3. Richard Carapaz (Movistar) 57
King of the Mountains
1. Giulio Ciccone (Trek-Segafredo) 90
2. Ilnur Zakarin (Team Katusha Alpecin) 42
3. Gianluca Brambilla (Trek-Segafredo) 40
A shorter stage is in store on Saturday, but the riders face another intense test with only 14 of the 131km to be travelled on flat ground as they head from Saint-Vincent to Courmayeur.


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Our country possesses cultural heritage that is unsurpassed in the world; but only a fraction of it is protected by the government. INTACH was set up with the important objective to create and stimulate awareness among the public for the preservation of all the existing cultural and natural heritage. Since Delhi as a city is particularly graced with a huge number of historic structures, identifying and listing the built heritage was recognized by the Delhi Chapter as a crucial first step towards preserving it.
The publication of Delhi The Built Heritage: A Listing in 2000 was undertaken by the Delhi Chapter to record the architectural heritage of the city. It was undertaken with DDA's support. In this publication, over 1200 buildings of archaeological, historical and architectural importance were identified as against the 174 protected by the ASI. This list helped to catalyze effective conservation strategies to protect the surviving heritage buildings of Delhi. As a result of this initiative, in 2002 two local authorities of Delhi namely MCD and NDMC issued appeals for the protection of listed buildings in their areas of jurisdiction.
It should be noted that there had been earlier attempts to list Delhi's historic buildings. The first attempt at listing was in1985-1986 by Nalini Thakur for the Conservation Society of Delhi/INTACH. Subsequently in 1994-1995, a second attempt at listing was made with contributions from Gurmeet Rai, Kamla Ratnam and Anu Behl Roy. The present list which includes over 400 buildings and 26 Conservation Areas not listed before is based on a complete resurvey by Ratish Nanda carried out in 1997-1998, when all the buildings included in the current list were photo documented and plotted on zonal maps. This publication was made possible due to the vision of O. P. Jain and the consistent and tireless efforts of the Project Consultant, Ratish Nanda under the able guidance of Narayani Gupta.
The two volumes of the listing are by no means a final statement. Listing is a continuous process in which one attempts to include more buildings worthy of conservation and also improve the system of records. For example, the present listing that the Delhi Chapter is doing for the Department of Archaeology of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is much more comprehensive and overcomes deficiencies associated with earlier listings.
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Alma (GNIS FID: 1018805) is a populated place located within the Township of Maxton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Robeson County.
The elevation of Alma is 177 feet. Alma appears on the Maxton U.S. Geological Survey Map. Robeson County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours).
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Five Radical Honeymoon Activities for the Adventurous Couple
Are you planning a honeymoon now or in the near future? Congrats! Typically, couples choose a honeymoon destination that will be relaxing and low key. But you and your fiance might be a little more adventurous than the average couple—maybe you like to hike together, play sports, or just enjoy being outside. Plenty of couples like to take advantage of the fun activities that honeymoon destinations offer. After all, you're on vacation! Here are a few activities to consider if you and your future spouse are ready for a thrill.
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Whitewater Rafting
Whether the two of you are experienced in whitewater rafting or amateurs on the river, a whitewater rafting adventure is a great way to begin your married life together. Experience the excitement of riding the rapids as you enjoy the great outdoors. These adventures can be enjoyed over several days or on a short day trip, and tours are available for honeymooners of all fitness levels. Even some pretty experienced adventurers have never tried this activity, so if you haven't done it yet, there's no better time than with your new spouse by your side.
Bungee Jumping
Few sensations excite thrill seekers as much as a freefall. What better way could there be to celebrate taking the leap into marriage than by bungee jumping with your spouse? Originally invented in New Zealand using a special type of shock cord, bungee jumping opportunities can be found today in many natural settings as well as in big cities where forms of the sport are conducted on skyscrapers. Just make sure that you choose an experienced company to assist you in this activity. Obviously this shouldn't be attempted on your own, but you also shouldn't just choose the first company that has a "bungee jump here" sign in front of it. Do a little research so you can find the company that is the most reliable and has the best reputation. You want professionals who can perform their job with perfection, especially when your life (as well as your spouse's life) is in their hands.
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If visiting a tropical paradise and relaxing on the beach during your honeymoon seems a bit too tame, shake things up a bit by riding the waves. Most tropical and touristy destinations will have plenty of places that offer surfing lessons. Or, there will surely be a place near the beach to rent boards if you want. Depending on the time of year as well as the location, there could be some smaller waves that are great for beginners. No matter your skill level this will definitely be a fun time for you and your spouse, and provide something else to do besides sun-tanning on the beach.
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Newlyweds are infamous for enjoying one another in close quarters. Why not enjoy one another up close while exploring a cave together during your honeymoon? Adventures like this are full of opportunities for teamwork and discovery. If you are somewhere tropical, there could be some amazing caves just waiting for your discovery. Do a little research on common spelunking areas, places that will be safe and fit your skill level. Once again, like the other activities, if you aren't too familiar with this activity, it is worth it to enlist a guide that knows the area and has the proper equipment. The last thing you want is to try something like this on your own and end up lost or in a sticky situation. Use your best judgment and refer to an expert if you are unsure.
If hot sun and sand don't excite you as much as new-fallen snow, consider skiing on your honeymoon. Ski resorts provide plenty of fun on the slopes for active couples, and you can enjoy other winter sports such as tubing, ice skating or riding the luge as well. If you are planning a winter wedding, you might enjoy hiding away in a cabin in the mountains for your honeymoon. This would allow you to ski, either at a resort, or cross country, and maybe even snowmobile or enjoy other snow-related activities. And at the end of a day where you've spent a few hours in the cold, nothing will be better than settling into a romantic hot tub to help you relax.
Your honeymoon is a great opportunity to get away together and celebrate your new life as a married couple. Each newlywed couple has a different story of what brought them together. If an active lifestyle and sense of adventure are shared passions for you and your true love, make sure your honeymoon reflects these interests by planning some fun activities that you can enjoy together.
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Ok, here's my life story so everyone knows where I'm coming from finally.
I was raised as only only child by my mother who was active duty military for the first 13 years of my life. It was just my mother because my biologicalk father left me at the age of 2 months, and never really looked back. (I'm still indifferent about the topic amazingly) During the many times my mother would leave on trips for work, I would stay with relatives, Grandmother (who made me eat soap when i think i said shit), and my Aunt(to whom which i proposed to at the age of 7, yea sure cute right!). During the time i lived in Iowa for about 4 years, whilst i went to middle school, I was basically on my own because my mother at the time was the head of a recriuting office, so she was never home. During that ime me and my best freind steve(stickman steve i called him) worked our way through puberty. After that my mother met a man whilst she was at school for a week in florida. SHe fell in love with him and recently married him. But me and my mother have been living with him and his 2 kids for the past couple of years (about 4-5). So i know have a brother and sister to whom I can now legally call a brother and sister. Instead of my mothers fiances kids. We get along well, i guess. And that bring me to graduation, i graduate everybody parties, woohoo. And know that brings me to college. which i love and i thihnk everyone should experience. then second semester i took english with Lisa M., who introduced me to this board. and here I am amongst caring sarcastic people like me. So overall iI'd say ive had an ok life so far, and i can't wait to see what tommorrow brings, because it's a little bit harder and more challenging than the last.
and the title, during the times whilst my mother was gone, i taught myself about computers.
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Prescott Bakery
Prescott Bakery produces delicious baked goods using quality ingredients, to deliver the highest quality product to our customers. Our product line includes an assortment of cookies, squares, loaves, muffins, scones and oatcakes.
We also invite you to indulge in our highend preserves using Nova Scotia berries; we produce wild blueberry jam and a brandied cranberry & orange sauce.
Light catering is available for your meetings or events. "Our products taste good and do good."
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Marty Chan can teach you how to sell your book on Saturday, January 29, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the Rose Room, Main Level Alexandra Centre, 922 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB.
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Currently, he has been entertaining kids across Canada with his hilarious mystery novels and picture book. He works and lives in Edmonton with his wife and their two cats.


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Fregola and green bean salad
Photo by Tam West
This recipe from Sabato uses Forvm vinegar and Colonna lemon oil, both of which are available from them in store and online. While you are there pick up some Marcona almonds. They will make all the difference to this salad which is perfect for long, lazy summer lunches.
|1¼ cups
|250 g
|Green beans, trimmed and cut in 1cm lengths
|220 g
|Red peppers, roasted, sliced
|1 can
|Chickpeas, 400g, rinsed and drained
|1 cup
|Olives, pitted and chopped
|½ cup
|Blanched almonds, toasted
|¼ cup
|Flat leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped
|¼ cup
|Mint leaves, chopped
|3 Tbsp
|4 Tbsp
|Chardonnay vinegar, we used Forvm
|4 Tbsp
|Lemon oil, we used Colonna
- Fill a large saucepan with plenty of water and bring to the boil. Add salt and stir in the fregola. Turn down the heat to a rolling simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until just tender to the bite. Drain well and set aside to cool.
- Blanch green beans for 2-3 minutes in boiling, salted water until just tender. Drain and refresh in ice cold water before draining again.
- Place fregola and green beans in a bowl and add all remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
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Years ago, I remember my grandmother sitting me down in front of her butter churn. This was repetitive, tedious and even boring work.
In today's marketplace, some small business owners, executives and sales professionals also engaged in churning. Instead of the end result of butter, the end result of this churning action is lost customers.
To determine the churn rate begins by first identifying how the solution (product or service) is priced. If the solution is a monthly subscription, then the churn rate should be calculated on a monthly basis not the typical yearly basis many firms use.
The churn rate can also be a good predictor of keeping customers. A low churn rate suggests the small business is addressing customers' wants and needs to the customers' satisfaction.
Understanding the churn rate is essential specific to keeping customers loyal and potentially can increase word of mouth referrals. The customer research by Frederick Reichheld of Bain & Company revealed a 5 percent increase in customer retention rates increased profits by 25 percent to 95 percent. This research reaffirms other studies that suggest acquiring a new customer is five to 25 times more costly than retaining a current customer.
What is important about the churn rate is it is a leading indicator of the overall sales culture of the organization. Customers are not just lost by the salespeople, but by everyone in the organization and their actions. How many times have you inwardly groaned when confronted with the robotic, automatic telephone recording? Then when you discover a business where the phone is answered by a real live person, you suddenly begin to inwardly smile.
One negative interaction with one employee can send a loyal customer quickly out the door or off the website. As it has been said, people don't leave companies, they leave managers. This is also true of customers. For the most part they don't leave companies, they leave because of the employees or the policies enacted by management.
Finally, by analyzing the churn rate, senior executives can determine if potentially they are acquiring the wrong types of customers. Not every customer is a good fit. The goal in customer acquisition is to find the right customers for the solutions being offered.
Yes, it is hard to fire customers especially when times are not good or when times are good. However, those customers who are not a good fit may quickly leave you for a better price, better delivery or better quality. By understanding the true client acquisition costs can support changes in marketing to other internal policies to ensure your small business is attracting the right customers.
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"I inherited two wars...." -- one of many statements made by Barack Hussein Obama in regard to what he inherited from the Bush administration.
Yes, I do indeed agree that President Obama inherited a lot of undesirable things from George W. Bush as he assumed the office of president during the third week of January 2009.
Consider some of the major components of that "inheritance:"
Obama inherited a nation with a massive amount of innocent blood on its hands with the practice of the shedding of innocent blood continuing at the rate of 25,000 victims per week. Grand total since the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that a female has a "constitutional right" to terminate the life of her unborn child if she so chooses is over 51 million innocent victims in what is appropriately identified as the United States' version of holocaust! Will the president seek to end this slaughter? No, he is on record as being a staunch supporter of the practice and will oppose any effort to restrict the practice in any way whatsoever. The judges he appoints to the Supreme Court will absolutely guarantee that Roe v. Wade will stay in place -- well, that is, until Almighty God makes His response to the daily practice of mutilating and murdering unborn children!
Obama inherited a nation that is wallowing in idolatry with the recognition and appreciation for Almighty God a fast disappearing reality among the 305 million citizens of our republic. As it stands now less than half of our citizens can find their way to a place of worship on a Sunday morning. The "god" of pleasure beckons with a commanding voice on Sunday and offers a buffet style of possibilities when it comes to activities and amusements! Since Obama has demonstrated that Sunday is just another day in the week there will be no significant changes here, since you "lead" by example!
Obama inherited a nation that has lost its prestige in the world and no longer receives the respect it once did decades ago. Perhaps the high water mark for respect for the U.S. came at the conclusion of WW II. Erosion began to set in with the Korean "police action" as they called it and the conclusion was not an unconditional surrender as demanded at the ending of WW II, but rather a "negotiated" settlement. Obama's actions so far at the international level provide iron clad proof that the United States will continue to be the target of scorn and ridicule throughout the world. Little does he know that there is a Biblical reason and explanation as to why our republic is being so humiliated in these times.
Obama inherited a nation that is hopelessly in debt. G. W. Bush's approach to national financial matters resulted in a great increase in the national debt. However, he appears to be an amateur at piling up debt when it comes to a real pro such as President Obama. In just a few months Obama has taken the country on a spending spree such as it has never been on in its entire history. Just one major problem -- it wasn't a matter of spending money we had on hand, but rather the spending of money WE DID NOT HAVE! China alone owns about one trillion dollars of the debt. It will be interesting to see what might happen if the Chinese come knocking on the door and saying, "It is time to pay up!"
Obama inherited a nation plagued with pandemic sexual immorality. A by-product of such activity is an increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STD's). The Center for Disease Control not so long ago released just one shocking set of statistics. One out of every 4 teen-aged females has at least one STD and some have more than one! That is just one age group and one gender! Who knows what is going on in the lives of females over 19 as well as the males at all age levels. Recently reported was the fact that senior citizens are also experiencing an increase in STD's because they think there is no problem involving birth control and seem to be very ignorant of the fact that STD's are no respecter of age -- even old age! Obama will be very tight lipped on such a subject as this.
Obama inherited a nation in which the vast majority of the young are taught the "gospel" of the origin of life starting with very low life forms -- you know, something wriggling in a mud puddle and kept evolving through long periods of time until we have arrived at what we are today! Evolution is often presented as "fact" and the supernatural acts of creation by Almighty God are denied in the overwhelming majority of classrooms across this republic. The way of evolution leads to one destructive conclusion -- once you convince people God was not involved in our beginnings and may not even exist anyway, then you have a free-for-all when it comes to determining your lifestyle, system of ethics, human relationships and responsibility. Everyone determines for him/herself what is to be or not be because there is no absolute authority -- only the shifting sands of government of which Barack Hussein Obama, his people, the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court are dramatic examples at the moment!
Will this president by personal example as well as by spoken witness and challenge seek to change the nation in order that healing and reconciliation may take place where it is critically needed or will he lead the way toward sure and certain judgment at the hands of a holy God -- and if there is something of a nation left at the time, will his successor say, "I inherited...."?????
"The instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and to destroy it, if that nation against whom I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I thought to bring upon it. And the instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it, if it does evil in My sight so that it does not obey My voice, then I will relent concerning the good with which I said I would benefit it."
Jeremiah 18:7-10 NKJV
A Significant Selah Moment!
O LORD, how long shall I cry, and You will not hear? even cry out to You, "Violence!" And You will not save. Why do You show me iniquity, and cause me to see trouble? For plundering and violence are before me; there is strife, and contention arises. Therefore the law is powerless, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous; therefore perverse judgment proceeds.
Habakkuk 1:2-2 (NKJV)
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness....
It is time for You to act, O LORD, for they have regarded Your law as void. Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, yes, than fine gold! Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things I consider to be right; I hate every false way.
Romans 1:18; Psalm 119:126-128 NKJV
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- How to Dismantle a Culture in 3 Easy Steps!
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- Atrocities? Well, It Depends on Your Definition of What Is or Isn't!
- By the Way, Did You Know???
- Social Security "Crisis" According to President Bush - December 16, 2004
- The Embracing of Death in the Cut-throat World of Politics!
- It's Unconstitutional to Protect the Life of An Unborn Child --Even When It's Ready to be Born!
- Missing: Millions of Contributors Who Could Have Made a Significant Difference!
- Bothered About U.S. Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners? There's Something Much Worse Than That!
- Giving God the Obscene Gesture!
- Who Should Be President When God Judges the U.S.A?
- Politics and The Loss of Over 1,000 Military Personnel in Iraq!
- USA on Judgment Schedule!
- United States Holocaust Gallery!
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- Weapons of Mass Destruction? Why Does Bush Not Include ALL of Them?
- Portrayal of U.S.A's Hidden Horrors!
- President Bush's "Selective" War Against Terrorism!
- A National Rage Against Violence, BUT Not Always!
- Is the United States Going Down the Same Path As Samson?
- Popular Deities of American Culture!
- When God Uses the Heathen As a Whip!
- RU-486 -- The Final Nail?
- Why So Heavy on the Abortion Issue Anyway?
- Forget the Terrorists -- the 21st Century Canaanites Are a Greater Threat!
- Mr. President, We Need to Get Our Own House in Order First!
- Letter to President Obama and to his Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel
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When it rains… it pours…
Okay, so there are many reasons why I have not been posting lately. I spilled seltzer on my laptop keyboard and now it is on the fritz. I will need a new one, and I've got my eye on another Toshiba, but this time one with 620 gigs of hard drive instead of 80. So that limits the posts. I've also been up to my eyeballs in stress at work and homework for grad school and just haven't felt like posting, although going grocery shopping and cooking from scratch have alternately become both my stress-reliever and my stress-inducer.
I also got into a car accident on Sunday at night in the driving rain. No one was hurt, but I hit a three car accident because no one had any lights or four-way flashers on, there were no streetlights, and it was pouring rain with lots of glare from oncoming traffic.. Yep. Clipped the side of an open door and smashed my headlight, part of the bumper, and the front panel. Thank god I have collision insurance, even if it does have a kind of high deductible.
So yes, that is why I haven't updated. I have made the following in the past couple of weeks:
1) Spring chicken soup with asparagus and snow peas. Delicious.
2) Old order Amish bread. Seriously my new favorite, despite the three hour timeframe. The boy and I, with help from one dinner guest, ate three loaves in two days.
3) Homemade macaroni and cheese. I think I have perfected this recipe.
4) Tomato and savoy cabbage risotto. Less spectacular than I'd hoped. I think it needs more tomatoes. Or I will just stick to using risotto rice for making amazingly delicious rice pudding.
5) Guacamole made from giant bright green avocados, not the black California ones. With lime and cilantro and onion. Still not near as good as the one batch I had at my favorite Mexican restaurant in town.
6) Beef stir-fry. In my gorgeous cast-iron skillet.
7) Apples 'n' onions 'n' cabbage 'n' sausage cooked up in a mess together with microwave-baked red potatoes. I'd forgotten how much I love baked potatoes with just a little butter and salt.
I think that's it. That's all I can remember anyway.
And now, I'm off to enjoy the remainder of my mental health day before driving up to class by going back to bed. Fingers crossed this staves off burnout-induced illness…


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Friday, July 19, 2013
Summing up last week
The thing that makes me feel a bit better about the wounded hogs is that G didn't have to pull them off. You see - for some reason he doesn't take them far. That means we are dive bombed by vultures. I really get tired of seeing those vultures circling the house.
This past week we were inundated by a new pest. The scorpions are out - in force. We killed 4-5 of them with the majority being outside the house. That is good. Don't like them in the house, but I know there was one who met his demise in the kitchen.
Everyone is complaining about how bad they are this year. So off we went to buy special scorpion killer. When we left, G sprayed under the kitchen cabinets. I suggested we wait until we were leaving so that if they were driven out of hiding ...
Did find a dead mouse. Haven't had one of those in a while. G hasn't been putting bait under the house recently either. He needs to get to that! But it was a dead mouse.
So the body count is something like 5 scorpions (and counting), one mouse, probably 5 hogs.
I keep hoping those hogs will find a new passage way from the creek to wherever they are going.
We went to the last of the Crazy German Family Reunions. It was hot and miserable, but we did have fun. As I have said, I know why these are held in June/July, but geesh!! HOT.
Layla was going to come back to us today. But she went on another "visit" and was adopted. It is what I was hoping for. A young family with a 6 year old girl. There are two Golden Retrievers next door to play with. A dream situation I really hope.
Meantime, we are awaiting another foster. We asked about one mix - Boxer/mastiff. But he wants to be the only pet, and they are worried about Shadow. Poor baby has been in the kennel for 10 months. I would have really liked to have gotten him out, but... Who knows what else is out there for us. There are new dogs taken in everyday.
4 comments:
- JACKIESUE said...
my friends live out in the country and they are over run with scorpions...lucky for me..we don't have any here.
- Judy said...
I guess Texas IS a wild place!!! Glad Layla found a good home!!! That little girl is going to love her for a long, long time!
- JuJu said...
I am loving the body count, in a strange twisted kind of way.
- Marti said...
I'm so glad Layla found a good home. I must have missed what is killing the hogs, but I take it that it wasn't G? Scorpions, Ack! We had them in an apartment we once lived in, but only saw a few in the 6 months we were there. 5 in a week would have me packing.


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