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My friend have a computer pre-installing window 7,but later he installed other systems including window 8,and linux. All worked fine with the
grub2 for a few weeks.
Yesterday,when he removed window 7 and restart computer all worked fine.
But later he remove the partition where window7 formally located he can't boot any more just showing
grub rescue.Run
ls (hd0,msdosX) command,but all partitions are showing
unknown filesystem.So he tried install a liveCD and mistakenly run a memory test which was terminated by him in the half of the process.
Later,I try to boot using LiveCD ubuntu 12.10,but when boot it,it just showing
SYSLINUX 4.03 2010-10-22 EDD Copyright (C) 1994-2010 H. Peter Anvin et al
This liveCD is fine and worked for me few days ago,then I try to boot using USB
SYSLINUX 4.05 2012-10-22 EDD Copyright (C) 1994-2012 H. Peter Anvin et al
similar information displayed. What should I do?Thanks in advanced.

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Massive E. Coli Outbreak May Have Been Caused by Cow Poop
This year's spate of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce was the largest outbreak since 2006, responsible for 210 illnesses in 36 states and causing 96 hospitalizations and 5 deaths. Though the exact source has yet to be confirmed, health officials have located the deadly strain of bacteria in a canal near Yuma, Arizona - and the Food and Drug Administration released an update on August 6 hypothesizing that a nearby cattle feeding facility may have had something to do with it.
The hypothesis was discussed at a meeting with the Leafy Greens Food Safety Task Force, a team formed earlier this year in response to the outbreak. The FDA has been collecting traceback evidence to determine the source of contamination in the Yuma region; officials currently suspect that water from the canal came in contact with the lettuce before it was distributed around the country.
The FDA's recent update noted that a large cattle feeding operation is close to the canal. The facility, called a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), can hold more than 100,000 cows at once - cows that produce a lot of waste. And this waste - much of which is poop - may have made its way somehow to the freshly grown lettuce.
"The FDA traceback information showed a clustering of romaine lettuce farms nearby [to the CAFO]," the statement says.
The investigation is still ongoing - no one is sure whether the cattle's feces really caused the massive outbreak. But it's certainly a viable scenario. Once the FDA completes additional sampling activities to narrow down these hypotheses, they plan to release their findings in a finalized environmental assessment report.
The Daily Meal reached out to the FDA by email, but they did not immediately respond.
Meanwhile, consumers should not be excessively wary of consuming romaine lettuce at this time - the outbreak is long over. However, both the Centers for Disease Control and the FDA urge people to continue to follow best practices for avoiding food poisoning.


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| Duels of the Jungle!
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Duels of the Jungle! (Japanese: 襲撃!はぐれマニューラ!! Attack! The Stray Manyula!!) is the 185th episode of the Advanced Generation series, and the 459th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 27, 2006, and in the United States on January 13, 2007.
|Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
The episode starts off with Ash and friends walking through the woods. Ash kept his Aipom and Pikachu out of their Poké Balls. Ash was ready and raring to go to fight Brandon of the Battle Pyramid. Finally, after a long while in the woods, Ash and the others made it out and to a field. Max claims that he hasn't seen the sun for a while.
Everyone decides to take a rest while Aipom and Pikachu run off to play. Aipom, interested in the flowers, wanders off and gets lost. A fierce wind blows as Aipom comes face-to-face with a wild Weavile. The Weavile challenges Aipom to a battle and proceeds to use Shadow Ball. An explosion alerts the gang that Aipom is in trouble. Once the gang catches up to Aipom, May scans the Weavile with her Pokédex. Ash asks if the Weavile wants to battle, to which it replies with another Shadow Ball at the gang. The gang moves out of harms way, only to be attacked by another Shadow Ball.
Ash angrily battles the Weavile, making his Pikachu use Thunderbolt. Weavile dodges the attack swiftly and uses yet another Shadow Ball. Pikachu was ordered to dodge, but got caught in the explosion. Aipom quickly covers for Pikachu. Ash tells Aipom to use Swift. Weavile, oddly, dodges the attack. On his feet, Ash told Aipom to use Double Team and go into another Swift. Once Aipom was close enough, she used Swift again. Still, Weavile is able to dodge it. It goes straight into a Shadow Ball attack, strangely enough hurting Aipom. Aipom was immediately knocked out.
The gang looked to see Weavile was gone. A man ran over, asking if they were okay. He saw Aipom and said he had a hut in the woods; a nice place for Aipom to rest. The gang followed him.
Meanwhile, Team Rocket were eating their rice balls, watching the whole thing. Meowth said it'd be best if they stayed away from the Weavile, but Jessie had other plans. She was eager to catch it. Meowth claimed that they were going to give it to the boss, but Jessie wanted it all to herself. Angrily, claimed he wanted to fight the Weavile himself.
The episode switches to a small cabin in the woods. The man from earlier introduces himself as Kerrigan, part of the Wilderness Guard Core. He's the one that watches over the forest. After the gang introduces themselves, they inquire about the Weavile. Kerrigan says the Weavile is a stray and that there is a gang of both Weavile and Sneasel. He claims that Weavile had left the group and now challenges random Trainers to battle it. Kerrigan decides it'd be best if he went outside and searched around. The gang decides to tag along, leaving Aipom to rest after her harsh battle.
The episode switches to the stray Weavile. It begins to have a flashback about it and a female Sneasel in the rain. It seemed to have come from a harsh battle, limping away. After the flashback, Weavile jumps down from the tree it was in and runs off.
Meanwhile, the gang and Kerrigan are searching for Weavile. They come to a spot where Kerrigan says he's seen Weavile many times. When there are no Weavile in sight, Max gets an idea to use Pikachu to sniff out the Weavile. Pikachu sniffs the air and runs off with the gang right behind.
Again, the episode goes back to the stray Weavile, looking in a river and watching its reflection. Meowth approaches the Weavile dressed as a fellow Weavile. Jessie and James watch as Meowth talks to the Weavile. Weavile doesn't seem to buy that Meowth is a fellow Weavile at all, even smacking his hand away when Meowth wanted to shake. Weavile seemed to threaten Meowth as Meowth ran away nervously. Meowth says that the Weavile threatened to use Meowth as a target. Jessie, unsatisfied with Meowth's claims, angrily threatens to do worse to Meowth if he didn't get back out there and talk to the Weavile. Before Meowth can react, the gang shows up. Pikachu runs over to Weavile and begins to talk to it.
Meowth then translates for Jessie and James, saying that Pikachu asked what Weavile was doing, to which Weavile replied that it didn't need to answer that question. After that, Meowth couldn't follow. Jessie angrily stood up, yelling at Meowth and revealing their position to the gang. After their motto, Jessie throws herself at Weavile's feet.
Soon, a Sneasel runs over, happy to see the stray Weavile. Meowth begins to translate their conversation. Weavile asks the Sneasel why she had followed it, to which Sneasel replies that she wasn't following the Weavile, she was escaping from the rogue Weavile that that particular stray Weavile had fought with for leadership. A flashback shows the fierce battle between the two Weavile and shows how the stray had gotten those three scars on its cheek. Weavile had lost and that was why it became a stray.
Weavile claimed that its motives behind attacking the random trainers was to be big and tough and show everyone what its made of. The female Sneasel was sick of being pushed around by the rogue Weavile, which turned out to be extremely mean, so she ran away from the group. Immediately following the speech, the rogue Weavile shows up. The Sneasel cowers behind the stray Weavile, to which Jessie responded that the Weavile was hers. Weavile, angered by her, blasted her the other two away with a Shadow Ball.
With some encouraging words from Ash, the battle between the four Weavile and the stray Weavile ensued. First, the three Weavile attacked, but were in turn attacked by Ash's Pikachu. The rogue Weavile looked angry and attacked the stray. The battle begun with both Weavile running along the river bank. The rogue used Shadow Ball. This was easily dodged by the stray who also used Shadow Ball. The Shadow Ball hit the water, splashing it up between the two. The rogue Weavile came through the water and tried to slash Weavile's face with its claws. Weavile was able to block the attack with its own claws and send the rogue Weavile flying into the water. It then used Shadow Ball where the rogue splashed into the river.
Unfortunately, the other Weavile was able to escape. It used Shadow Ball on the stray Weavile. Weavile remembered its previous battle with the rogue Weavile and knew it was planning on using the Shadow Ball as a distraction to scratch Weavile's face. Weavile dodged the Shadow Ball and saw the Weavile coming at it, but was able to use its claws to the throw the rogue away. Weavile landed on the ground beside the riverbank. The stray jumped on top of the rogue Weavile and thrust its claws at it. The rogue thought it was over and tightly shut its eyes. Without feeling an impact, the rogue looked up to see the stray's claws were only right above its face. The stray had regained its place as the leader.
Both the new leader and the rogue Weavile made a truce with Sneasel's help. The Weavile, after thanking Ash, walked off in peace to go back to their group.
Ash and friends went back to the cabin, finding a fully recovered Aipom. The gang said goodbye to Kerrigan. Aipom happily ran off, to which Ash said 'that Aipom's nuts'. They soon chased after Aipom, happily going to the Battle Pyramid.
Major events
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
- Aipom (Ash's)
- Weavile (stray, seiyū: 小西克幸 Katsuyuki Konishi)
- Weavile (stranger, seiyū: 飛田展男 Nobuo Tobita)
- Weavile (subordinate A, seiyū: 阪口大助 Daisuke Sakaguchi)
- Weavile (subordinate B, seiyū: 三木眞一郎 Shin'ichirō Miki*)
- Sneasel (female, seiyū: 西村ちなみ Chinami Nishimura)
- Sneasel (herd)
- Houndoom (flashback)
* No official credit was given for this character.
- The instrumental version of 小さきもの A Small Thing from Jirachi: Wishmaker was used as background music.
- In one scene, one of the Weavile's ear feathers is blue instead of the usual red.
- In many scenes, Weavile is able to dodge Swift, which is a move that never misses.
- Aipom was hit with a Shadow Ball despite being a Template:Type2.
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In other languages
- French: Duel dans la forêt
- Italian: In lotta per il territorio
- Latin American Spanish: ¡Duelos de la Selva!
|This episode article is part of Project Anime, a Bulbapedia project that covers all aspects of the Pokémon anime.


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Over the last few years I've written a few Fact of Fiction articles for Doctor Who Magazine. They've all been little labours of love, hard work but sheer pleasure, so it's a source of a little dismay to read in certain dark places of the internet that some readers don't like them, that they think they are merely retreads of information presented in the earlier Archive series.
Well, everyone is entitled to an opinion, but I'd say the Fact of Fiction articles were far from being retreads. Of course there is inevitably going to be some overlap, but the crucial difference is that the Archives were about the production of a particular TV story, while the Fact of Fiction articles concentrate purely on the story itself, its creation, its themes, its strengths and its flaws, its references to other works and its inconsistencies. In short, they're about the script, and while the Archives did cover the creation of the scripts, they usually only afforded them half a page's worth of text at most. The Fact of Fiction articles mean the story can be explored and critically analysed in greater depth, in a manner rather like the Arden Shakespeare series (but much more worthwhile and highbrow). But they don't cover the ins-and-outs of production, whether an actress lost a shoe during filming at Frensham Ponds, whether a studio day had to be remounted because of industrial action, whether they used mirrorlon or jabolite. For that you would need to dig out the Archives.
Of course, when researching a Fact of Fiction, one of the first ports of call is the original Archive feature, along with trying to track down as many different versions of the script as possible and any other relevant paperwork. And whilst I may, reluctantly, repeat some information from the Archive in the interests of completeness, I treat the Archive as a starting point only, a baseline, with the challenge being to find out new information, new facts that haven't been revealed before. Whether that's by examining the differences between different drafts, or interviewing the writer, or checking a story against its sources and the history books, comparing it to the novelisation, and so on, and so on. The mission is to seek out stuff that even Andrew Pixley doesn't know.
But, yes, as some of this information may have been covered in brief in an Archive there is a small amount of reiteration, though as many of the Archive features were published over twenty years ago, I think that's forgivable. And the fact that some of them are so old tends to mean that lots of new information has come to light in the meantime; without wishing to impugn Andrew Pixley's exactitude, it's sometimes a surprise how much the original Archive gets wrong, just because he was by necessity making inferences based on limited material (maybe just a camera script and a shooting schedule) within a limited wordcount. Since then both Andrew and others have uncovered far more information, a rich seam exploited by the Production Notes on the DVDs (which are also very good for detailing the fates of mislaid shoes in Frensham Ponds) and the Fact of Fiction articles. There is still a lot to be found out and to be said about these old stories.


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Brown is quick to slow down
SAN ANTONIO – Bryce Brown is fast. Real fast.
Defenses learned that each time he turned the corner and sped to a touchdown for Wichita (Kan.) East High School.
Scouts confirmed that when he was timed at 4.32 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
His older brother, Arthur, knew it about eight years ago.
"I remember the first time he was able to outrun me in a footrace," said Arthur, a linebacker at the University of Miami. "That basically caught my attention. We were always competitive and strived to make each other better."
Yet, despite the speed that produced 6,809 rushing yards in his high school career and boosted his status as a five-star recruit and the nation's second-rated football prospect, Bryce Brown prefers a slower pace rather than the fast lane.
He surely wants to set records, but he wants to set an example even more. He wants to score touchdowns, but he aims to touch hearts just as much. He's infinitely capable of accomplishing those tasks, though he's not sure from which side of the country he'll attempt it.
Although officially committed to sign a national letter of intent with Miami, when he arrived here for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl he indicated that he's still strongly considering Oregon.
"It's real tough," Bryce said of his decision. "Oregon reminds me of home. Miami is different. Oregon is personally the best fit for me. At Miami, I would be tested spiritually, and I need to be tested. Oregon has the type of people like me. It's not as diverse."
Eugene is nice. The Willamette Valley is one of the most picturesque regions of Oregon and the area is well-known for recreational opportunities.
Also, in two seasons under the supervision of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, Oregon's rushing offense has ranked among the nation's top six both years.
But Eugene is a city of less than 200,000, while Miami is a thriving metropolis. And the University of Oregon can't match Miami in terms of tradition and past success. Miami has won multiple national championships. Oregon awaits its first.
Also, Miami has produced star NFL running backs like Clinton Portis, Frank Gore and Willis McGahee. That would figure to get the attention of a running back labeled Wichita's most celebrated player since NFL legend Barry Sanders.
And the allure of South Beach could tempt anyone. Plus, if he does opt for Miami he'll again be teammates with Arthur and his family will relocate there.
"If I go to Miami all my family is going to be in the same place because my family is moving there if I go there," he said. "If I go elsewhere they're going to move to Texas."
Oregon reminds me of home. Miami is different.
— Bryce Brown, on his upcoming college decision.
With all the perceived advantages that Miami might have the fact that Bryce Brown appears to be struggling with his decision might be surprising.
But those who have gotten to know him might not be surprised at all. Scouts who have watched and interviewed him constantly over the last few years rave about his character and courtesy. He's described as quiet and unassuming.
He says he prays daily for guidance and wisdom. He wears a cross around his neck. Though he's not a choirboy by any means, he doesn't seem the type to get caught up in the parties and celebrity that can accompany college football stardom.
Even Arthur was stumped when asked where would be the most likely place to find Bryce if not for the football field or weight room.
"Uh … he'd be at home sitting in front of the TV," Arthur said. "He loves watching film of himself and trying to get better. He's that dedicated."
And make no mistake, when Bryce Brown keeps hitting the rewind button on the VCR it's not to relish one of his breakaway touchdown runs.
He's been the best running back on the block for several years. And he wants to retain that status. He just wants it to have two definitions.
"I'm just trying to get better," Bryce said. "There are things I need to work on to take it to the next level. When I was a junior I had eight fumbles. I had only two my whole senior season.
"We ran the spread offense this year and I had never run that before, so I adjusted and learned to deal with it. I had to work on my pass blocking. So I was always watching to see how I could get better."
It speaks highly that a running back rated the nation's No. 2 prospect is grounded enough to focus on pass blocking. After all, pass protection problems are the main reason freshman running backs often get limited playing time.
But make no mistake, Bryce Brown is coveted because of his ability turn the corner and score from anywhere on the field.
Arthur has had a year of watching collegiate running backs up close, and he says Bryce can quickly distinguish himself at the next level.
"He plays with a lot of confidence and with that passion," Arthur said. "He has a great love for the game. Every time he's out on the field he feels like he's unstoppable.
"He's ready to contribute and make a big impact."
Bryce wants to. But he wants his impact to go beyond the scoreboard and stat sheets.
"This year I realized why I play the game – to touch people and impact lives," he said. "I play for people – the little kids and young people that look up to me. When I was their age I had nobody to look to except my brother.
"I'm accountable for a lot."
That's a load of responsibility for Bryce Brown to carry. But he's accustomed to carrying the load.
And though some might wonder how successful he'll be in making the transition from playing against Kansas high school kids to major college players, everything Bryce Brown has done before indicates he'll be on a fast adjustment.
Even if he chooses to do it in a slower-paced environment.


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A tubby suburban dad watching hunting and adventure shows on TV and wondering could I do that? This is the chronicle of my adventures as I learn to learn to Forage, Hunt and Fish for food that has lived as I would wish to myself - Wild and Free.
Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Testing His Metal
Finally made it the post office while it was open. So Alistair and the injured Pablo now have jam on the way to them. Sorry about the wait chaps; life, separation and work all got in the way.
On a not-so-happy note I also had cause to post a package to Sweden. Todd's recent post about chipping one of his creations reminded me, I've chipped my Fallkniven F1 !! [and that's got to be worth two exclamation marks] They aren't supposed to break. Ever.
The F1 (Fell-elk-knee-ven (Raven without Ra) "FellKneeven") has been my 'big knife' for over eighteen months now and for many jobs I'm a fan.
Here in the UK the F1 design has long held it's place as 'the Bushcraft knife'. An enthusiasm I'm not really sure I understand as the design brief was for a survival knife. While it's fantastic for the rough jobs, battening and splitting, at 4.5 mm (0.18") the blade lacks a little in the finesse department. For example you can butcher with it but its not ideal.
The cause for concern maybe that I chipped the tip while splitting leylandii (which i think of as pretty crappy wood) for a fire in Mrs SBW's backyard. Now its time to test Fallkniven's metal - in the customer service arena.
Next year I'll be trying the H1, Fallkniven's take on the traditional Nordic hunting knife. Will that become 'one knife to rule them all'? Or will the nagging concern that I may be, in some small way, 'under knifed' once again consume me?
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...to which I have just had said jam delivered... and what's this? A DVD? Wow. Many thanks. Looks like fun.
Cheers and all the best esp to mum of SBW.
- 17 December 2008 at 21:42
- Home on the Range said...
That's a great photo.
Spent the day with some "newbies" covering knives, wounds and other assorted flat edged "meet and greets".
Hope you and your family are enjoying the Christmas season.
- 18 December 2008 at 02:08
- deerslayer said...
HI Surburban Bushwacker; sounds like your not as pleased with your knife as you were hoping to be. I hope the H1 turns out to be a better knife for you and your needs. I'm sure the company will replace the blade on your F1 once you get it to them. I like to add a story of how it got broken for their testing department just in cause they want to run some further test it their knifes. Have a Merry Xmas and a New Year and a safe one.
- 20 December 2008 at 02:59
- The Suburban Bushwacker said...
Deer Slayer
Thanks for getting in touch
Really if I'm honest with myself, your right, I'm not quite as happy with the F1 as i might be. In fairness I think my unhappiness is a function of my buying the wrong tool for the job, rather than a failing of the design itself.
The knife has been ace for some jobs, but its not the 'all things' tool I'm still looking for.
On the repair or replace front; my initial email contact with them wasn't that positive, so we'll have to wait and see.
- 20 December 2008 at 18:52


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Masoorachi Aamti or Red Lentil Curry – Recipe adaptation from Mother, Mother in Law and a close CKP friend – Saai who loves to stir up some spicy CKP fare and generally succeeds at it 🙂
- 2 measures of Masoor Dal (Red Lentil) with their brown covers intact and whole
- Mustard Seeds
- 2-3 Garlic Cloves
- Green chillies 2- 3
- Curry leaves about 5-6
- Jeera (Cumin Seeds) – tiny spoonful
- Freshly grated soft white coconut
- Goda Masala – mommy made is so much better than the one from the shops but well
(**This is a mix of various spices readily available in Asian Grocery stores it's basically a mixture of dry coconut roasted with a mixture of atleast 10 different spices, best of all it's avaialble to buy online at itadka.com ,it's so EASY PEASY grin grin grin heres the link ,refrigerate this pack to increase shelf life ,yayay so many tips from me , don't YOU just LOVE me , if u better dont just READ this make n slurp it all ALONE, drop me A LINE and thank meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee)
- Coriander Powder
- Ginger Garlic Paste
(Coriander and Chilli paste – 2 small sized bunches of coriander pureed with 2-3 green chillies – freeze and use on demand, handy and 1 of my 5 "save your face" purees for unwanted guests popping in at odd hours – the other 4 are listed at the end of this recipe)
- 3 medium sized onion red – chopped fine
- Asafoetida(Hing or Heeng)
- Turmeric
- Red Chilli Powder
- Dhania Powder
- Jaggery
Aamsul 2-3 soaked in lukewarm water to release it's juices trapped inside the gorgeous maroon folds – Amsul – also called kokum or Garcinia indica, a plant in the mangosteen family (Clusiaceae)
- Fresh leaves of Coriander chopped fine for dressing
Process ( Once a Chemistry student and a retail employee stay that way forever , instead of "PREPARTION" I choose the word "Process" which is drilled into a Retail Managers brain like young parents making their kids rote learn alphabets)
The masoor dal can be done 2 ways for stage 1 of this process, 1st is the short cut which I love as I suddenly get an urge mid evening to cook this typical CKP recipe to appease my urges to run to Heathrow n take the next flight to my parents home in Pune ,hummmmm, so we soak the masoor dal 2 measures feeds 2 adults with a ravenous appetite and leaves some to spare.
Then soak it in water for about 20 minutes , the traditional route is to soak the masoor for about 10 minutes and pressure cook with 1 or 2 whistles so that it doesn't go too soft as it will not absorb the marvellous flavours of all the spices we are to add in the kadhai.
Heat 2 large generous tablespoons of oil in a wok, no weight watchers tip this huh? Indeed!
Add mustard seeds and wait for them to pop but please be carefull not to burn them, one classic error here is that there are 2 types of mustard seeds, one variety is slightly big and the other one is smaller n more packed with flavour according to my mother , I dare not disagree , the only reason I use the smaller variety is that it gives me an ego boost each time I do a phodni and don't burn them.
Then add Asafoetida, crushed garlic cloves in their skin as the skin turns a tasty caramelised brown adding to the visual delight of the process of tempering a curry or dal! then when the garlic is starting to brown add the curry leaves , green chillies , jeera and then a generous spoonful of the fresh grated coconut (fresh from froizen is fine by me too) then , stir in the goda masala – 2 generous teaspoons, coriander powder ,turmeric , a big blob of ginger garlic paste and coriander chilli paste and stir this wonderfully aromatic mixture till it starts to brown , then add the chopped onion and stir it now n then , let the oil work its magic in the onion allowing it to brown so that it secrets it juices and adds the typical flavour that a powerfull pungent red onion has pack3ed inside each leaf ,umm , mouth salivating isn't it by now reading this , it should that's the whole point my friend .
Now when this mixture is nice and ready, drain the water from the soaked or boiled par-masoor dal and toss it into the kadhai, stir in enough water to cover the lentil n then some and cook it till it almost done, when your almost done pour in the water of the soaked amsool and the dunk the amsool in along with salt to taste and bring to boil.
Season with finely chopped fresh as ever coriander and serve piping hot with phulkas dripping with ghee (clarified butter) or the plain old boiled white rice.
As you lick your fingers n the plate don't forget to thank your daddy for giving you an internet connection which allowed you to see my divine blog n stir up this delightfull dish !aww come on now did u really buy your laptop and your internet connection on your own ! Atta girl!
Key (reminds me of my Chemistry textbook in school years)
*C.K.P stands for Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu a sub section of the Maharashtrian community in India and they generally hail from the coastal regions and hence are rather partial to freshly grated coconut and amsool in their food, not to mention their love for fresh fish and mutton, oh yeah!
*Dal used loosely to refer to the uncooked Lentil and AMTI a Marathi word meaning cooked curry.
*Coriander = Cilantro
*Jeera – Cumin (what were you thinking?)
*Aamsul – this is typical to the Konkan region, a divine coastal region the state of Maharashtra State which gave the world the gorgeous Madhuri Dixit Nene, a Bollywoood actress par excellence better known for her elastic waist and dance moves that can drive hordes of men wild and in their make the women of these bubble green with jealousy and is now to be honoured and hence waxed err , have her wax statue placed at the one and only Madame Tussads at London, hence I shall visit the wax museum ONLY after her wax replica is unveiled, yes sir! On a serious note it is also called Kokum or Garcinia Indica (Fruit indigenous to the west coast of Maharashtra State in India- i.e. Konkan, Ratnagiri etc .Incidentally apart from the Wiki link for more info on Aamsul , I came across another food blog with a very good explanation about the fruit and have pasted the para from the blog below with the links the blogger has inserted intact and alink too in case anyone wants to visit the blog,it's got some really good recipes , get clicking
"????/?????" (wild/red mangosteen-available in powdered forms too,but its better to use the fruit) are one of the very popular ingredients in Indian food.The outer rind of the fruit is a very popular culinary ingredient in all Maharashtra and in particular Konkan. The fruits are beaten with sticks to separate the rind from seeds. The rind is repeatedly sun dried after soaking in the pulp juice.
People in the Kokan region (Maharashtra) and Southern India often add it in various delicacies (from cold-drinks to soups to vegetables & dips).Dried/Wet Kokum or Amsul is available at most Indian stores in the bay area.Sour in taste,it has medicinal qualities and is used as an anti-allergic.
Raw Mangosteen is called Murgala (Karnataka), Punampuli (Kerala), Murgal (Tamil Nadu) ,Kokum(Gujarat),Kokum/amsul/ratamba/birund (Maharashtra) & Tintali (Orissa).It is called Atyamala, Raktapurak, Vrikshamla,chukra or tintidika in Sanskrit.
Blog credit : http://cookwithmoi.blogspot.com/2009/10/wild-red-mangosteen-soup.html
*Phodni – Marathi for tempering
*Kadhai – Hindi and Marathi for Wok, easy or what?!
*Phulkas – Also called chapattis or the delightful Indian Bread soft and fluffy and fresh off the pan has ghee smeared on it to pack some punch a many many calories 🙂
The other 4 SAVE ME NOW pastes are:
* a garlic ginger coarse paste,
* Finely grated fresh white coconut paste,
* Tomato red onion puree -1:3,
*And the best one for last aye? – few onion chopped lengthwise n lightly roasted in a kadhai (wok) with fresh white coconut finely grated till they turn slightly brown , then churned into a paste in the mixer )
Pic 1 :The saucepan contains oil heated and then the asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, then the garlic , chopped green chillies and curry leaves and last but the best one GODA masala
Pic 2 :Chopped red onion added to the mix
Pic 3: That's the dal cooking
Pic 4 & 5: All done , the AROMA is filling my senses and transporting me into my MIL's kitchen , I want to HUG her nowwwwwwwwwww
P.S: Will post pictures to compare the 2 sizes of Mustard seeds at a later date , I am now going to be too busy slurping my amti (dal) off the plate 🙂


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Contractors still robbing America's tax dollars: Harris Corp. reports huge earnings as 2010 systems fail miserably
Yup, it's true. We hate the Harris Corporation. These people stole $800 million from United States taxpayers, and I hope that their stock drops considerably when people and the media get wind of this. Hopefully members of Congress stop kowtowing to this horrible corporation and start blacklisting them from receiving government contracts because of their tumultuous history of poor performance. (To the multitude of Harris Corp. employees who, according to Google Analytics, regularly read this blog, maybe your company should take some action to correct its mistakes now before the feds do it for you!) Here's a press release about their latest earnings:
Harris Corporation Reports Strong Third Quarter Orders, Revenue and Earnings
Increases Fiscal 2010 Guidance; Expects Higher Revenue and Earnings in Fiscal 2011
MELBOURNE, Fla., April 28, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Harris Corporation /quotes/comstock/13*!hrs/quotes/nls/hrs (HRS 51.97, +2.18, +4.38%) reported GAAP income from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 of $166 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, compared with $136 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. Excluding acquisition-related costs, non-GAAP income from continuing operations in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 was $170 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, compared with $136 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 was $1.33 billion, compared with $1.21 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Orders in the third quarter were $1.45 billion, compared with $1.03 billion in the prior-year quarter. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures is provided in Tables 5 through 7, along with the accompanying notes.
"Earnings in the third quarter increased 25 percent, reflecting continued excellent operating performance in RF Communications and Government Communications Systems," said Howard L. Lance, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Revenue increased 10 percent for the company, and higher orders across all of our segments should continue to drive double-digit revenue growth in the fourth quarter. Our strategy of investing in new technology and applications to solve our customers' complex, mission-critical, and quickly evolving communications and information technology needs is working. Higher orders, strong backlog and a robust opportunity pipeline should position Harris for achieving another year of higher revenue and earnings in fiscal 2011."
Increased Earnings Guidance
The company has increased its guidance for non-GAAP income from continuing operations for fiscal 2010 to a range of $4.35 to $4.45 per diluted share ($4.23 to $4.33 per diluted share on a GAAP basis). This increase compares with a previous range of $4.25 to $4.35 per diluted share ($4.13 to $4.23 per diluted share on a GAAP basis). Fiscal 2010 non-GAAP earnings guidance excludes acquisition-related costs. Revenue in fiscal 2010 is still expected to be in a range of $5.2 to $5.3 billion.
Guidance for fiscal 2011 earnings is being initiated in a range of $4.55 to $4.65 per diluted share, representing a year-over-year increase of 3 to 6 percent, compared with the mid-point of fiscal 2010 non-GAAP guidance. Fiscal 2011 revenue is expected to be in a range of $5.5 to $5.6 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 5 to 7 percent compared with the mid-point of fiscal 2010 guidance.
RF Communications
Third quarter orders for the RF Communications segment totaled $656 million, including $488 million in the Tactical Radio Communications business and $168 million in the Public Safety and Professional Communications business. At the end of the third quarter, total backlog in RF Communications was $1.50 billion, including $1.01 billion in the Tactical Radio Communications business and $489 million in the Public Safety and Professional Communications business.
Revenue for RF Communications in the third quarter was $551 million, compared with $439 million in the prior-year quarter. Revenue included $429 million in Tactical Radio Communications, driven primarily by deliveries to the U.S. Army, Marine Corps and Air Force. Revenue in Public Safety and Professional Communications was $122 million.
Operating income for RF Communications was $205 million in the third quarter, compared with $151 million in the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP operating income, which excludes acquisition-related costs, was $208 million. Non-GAAP operating margin was very strong at 37.8 percent due to favorable product mix, cost-reduction actions implemented in the second half of fiscal 2009, and operational efficiencies.
New orders for tactical radio communication systems in the quarter were driven by:
accelerating customer adoption of the company's next-generation Falcon III(R) radios in U.S. and international markets;
equipping the military's 6,644 M-ATVs (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles); and
strengthening international demand.
Demand has increased for the company's JTRS-approved, Falcon III family of ground tactical radios. At the end of the third quarter year-to-date Falcon III orders totaled $620 million. The field-proven radios are providing warfighters with unprecedented situational awareness, bringing new applications such as streaming video for the first time to the tactical edge of the battlefield.
Major Falcon III radio wins in the third quarter included a $73 million order from the U.S. Marines for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio systems to provide high-speed networking applications such as streaming video and a $12 million order from the U.S. Marines to upgrade existing Falcon III AN/VRC-110 multiband, multimode vehicular tactical radio systems from 20-watt to 50-watt systems to improve communications over longer distances and enhance reliability in rough terrain. Harris also received a $74 million order for Falcon III AN/PRC-152(C) multiband handheld radio systems in vehicular adapters to equip the military's new 6,644 M-ATVs. Following the close of the quarter, Harris received a $20 million order from a Department of Defense customer for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio systems.
Other significant U.S. orders in the third quarter included a $78 million order for Falcon II(R) AN/VRC-104 high-frequency (HF) tactical radio systems also to equip the military's 6,644 M-ATVs. Following the close of the quarter, Harris received a $101 million order for Falcon II AN/PRC-117F multiband vehicular radios to equip the next phase of M-ATV purchases and to retrofit other existing MRAP vehicles.
International tactical radio wins in the third quarter included a $112 million order from the Australian Department of Defence that was predominantly Falcon III AN/PRC-152(C) multiband handheld radios to provide next-generation battlefield networking capabilities. Other major international orders included a $44 million order for Falcon II RF-5800H HF radio systems from a country in Asia, and a $10 million order for Falcon II RF-5800H HF radio systems from the Iraq Ministry of Interior.
In the Public Safety and Professional Communications business, Harris was awarded orders totaling $100 million to upgrade the Miami-Dade County public communications infrastructure to a modern, P25 standards-based digital radio system. The flexible system platform will serve more than 80 agencies and 32,000 users, increasing functionality and improving interoperability among first responders and other radio system users. Also, a $13 million order was received in the quarter for our OpenSky(R) system to connect employees at a Texas-based public utility serving 50 counties.
Following the close of the quarter, Harris received an order from the New York State Police for 1,100 Unity(TM) XG-100P multiband radios. The Unity radios will provide interoperability between the state police and local, metro and county law enforcement organizations. In a single radio, the state police will be able to communicate with local systems that are conventional or digital, and that operate on the various VHF, UHF, 700 MHz or 800 MHz bands.
Government Communications Systems
Third quarter revenue for the Government Communications Systems segment was $666 million, compared with $649 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating income was $90 million in the third quarter, compared with $74 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was strong at 13.6 percent and reflected continued excellent program performance and award fees.
Revenue increased for the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-Series R Ground Segment (GOES-R GS) weather program for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Modernization of Enterprise Terminals (MET) program for the U. S. Army, the IT services relocation program for the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) and several classified programs for national intelligence customers. Revenue also benefited from several small, recent acquisitions related primarily to the new growth initiatives of Cyber Integrated Solutions and Healthcare Solutions. Revenue from the Field Data Collection Automation (FDCA) program for the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 census declined as the program nears completion.
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"My husband and I enjoy these tempting baked potato wedges instead of french fries with hamburgers or any meat," remarks field editor Jennie Freeman of Crescent City, California.
- 4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Sprinkle with oil, rosemary, garlic powder and pepper; toss to coat. Place potatoes on a baking sheet that has been coated with cooking spray.
- 2. Cover and bake at 425° for 20 minutes. Turn potatoes. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes longer or until browned.
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During the 1920's it become clear that the Hermanus Old Harbour was too small to accommodate the number of fishing boats using it, and they asked the then harbour master, Mr H R Hall, to prepare a report recommending a site for a larger harbour. The small cove he recommended to build the new harbor was known as "Still Bay".
The plans were put into action to build a new harbour. These plans were put on halt as there was no funding available during what became known as the Great Depression of the 1930's. It was only in 1939 that they could start with the construction of the southern breakwater (the present one), which again had to be placed on hold when a global war, known as World War II, broke out in 1939 and lasted until August 1945.
Photo courtesy of the Old Harbour Museum
By the end of 1946 the southern breakwater was done, and it was only about ten years later, in 1951 that the new harbour, with its sharp cut into the sea from the headland where the factories today stand, was completed and fully operational. Throughout its construction though, it had been used by trawlers and other boats and it also provided an excellent fishing zone. Most of the fisherman who used the Old Harbour moved across to the New Harbour. Photo from Eric and Lana Small
However, over-fishing by boats and trawlers from outside the Walker Bay area drastically reduced the catches of fish. In practical terms, the trawlers removed hundreds of tons of silver fish (called 'doppies' by the fishermen) which were the food source for larger fish which obviously then left the area.. However, over-fishing by boats and trawlers from outside the Walker Bay area drastically reduced the catches of fish. In practical terms, the trawlers removed hundreds of tons of silver fish (called 'doppies' by the fishermen) which were the food source for larger fish which obviously then left the area.
Above Painting of the New Harbour done by Tony de Freitas.
From 1951 to about the early 1970s, an alternative catch was found – perlemoen or abalone. Divers flocked to Hermanus. In 1956 Brian McFarlane built Walker Bay Canners and Julius Abrahams established a perlemoen factory. Six canning factories eventually opened in response to a huge demand for abalone from the Far East. For a while abalone was plentiful. With primitive apparatus divers harvested large numbers of perlemoen and sold these to the canning factories. Any diver could expect to harvest 1000 abalone of acceptable size in a day; 2000 was common; and the record was 6000. McFarlane paid 6 pence for each abalone so 2000 would equate to £50 in the currency of the time or more than a month's wages for most of the young men. A lot is known about these divers as many were well-educated men from European countries and they left written records, many photographs and in one case even a colour film!
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Hermanus New Harbour is one of the thirteen fishing harbours in the Cape Province that are set for multimillion-rand facelifts over the next few years to develop the ports, create jobs and attract tourists to boost the local economy. The director-general of the Department of Public Works, Mziwonke Dlabantu, said critical projects that would be carried out at the harbours include repairing and upgrading slipways, dredging harbour basins, removing sunken vessels and installing new security measures. Hermanus New Harbour is set to be developed into a prime tourist destination as prime land overlooking the harbour will be developed for various tourist-related businesses. A mooring is also planned to accommodate extra fixed moorings and small leisure craft.
Hopefully the New Harbour would still echo the atmosphere of those early days once the new development is completed. Sitting on the quay, one can almost still hear the harmonious chorus of labourers from their nearby quarters resounding across the water, as deep sea trawlers, coast trawlers and long line fishing boats came to rest at the end of a day's work, safely nestled within the Harbour's protective arm.
Boat based whale watching trips take place during the whale season months of June to December; however this may vary depending on the arrival of the whales.
Whale watching boat trips depart from the New Harbour in Hermanus and 3 boat trips per day are usually available.
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The last 10 days have been hell. If you've been around here at all, you already know my mother who is in the early late stage of Alzheimer's disease lives with us and much of what that entails. You probably don't know that I'm the "responsible party" for my elderly aunt as well.
At 10:30 pm 10 days ago, I got a call from my aunt's neighbor that she was being taken to the hospital "because her legs gave out." Well, this is a big long story in itself which I'm not going to go into. Let's just suffice it to say that there were a number of things wrong, she's now in rehab for physical therapy for at least a month, maybe longer and this probably serves as the "event" that will take away her independence (i.e., force her into assisted living).
So the last 10 days have been filled with daily trips to the hospital and many trips to her house to take care of her business, phone calls to friends, businesses, and conversations with doctors, nurses and social workers.
Sprinkled in between were my mammogram one day and a stress test and ultrasound for me the next. All standard appointments set up long before my aunt ended up in the hospital. Oh, and of course still taking care of my mom and my kids and trying my best to stay on top of things at work.
The stress was building to be sure. I'm strong, but, really, we all have our limits.
I reached mine yesterday when I got the call that I needed to go back for more images because they saw something on my mammogram that was suspicious and they wanted to take another look. Now, this happened last year. I freaked out a little then, my husband went with me just in case it was bad news, but it turned out to be nothing. So, under normal circumstances, this call would have been no big deal. But, I wasn't operating under normal circumstances. I was teetering on the edge of keeping it together and this pushed me right over.
I cried and cried and cried. In front of my children (wrong, stupid, wrong, bad mother moment). I reassured them with my words the best I could, but of course the emotion they had witnessed made a bigger impression. My focus went out the window and I cried even more. I was a wreck.
I asked for prayers on Facebook–both my personal profile and my "secret group" that is only for my virtual team of colleagues–it's our water cooler. More than 30 of my friends commented offering prayers, laughs and encouragement. Two immediately offered to go with me (oh yeah, hubby couldn't go because he had to take his mom to an important doctor appointment at the same time) and another offered to stay at my house with my mom and kids if I needed it. I was so touched by each and every person! The support was overwhelming.
My boss called and asked what I wanted for dinner because it was on her. Later, last night, a colleague sent me an Amazon gift card via email with strict instructions to spend it on something to pamper myself with. I told her I might get spa products or I might end up needing socks to stuff my bras with or scarves to wrap my bald head with, but I was hoping it would go for spa products.
So, this morning, my gal pals showed up and we headed off to the hospital. They had me laughing the whole way!
I asked the mammogram lady (no idea what her job title is…it's probably not "boob squisher" though) to look and see if I was being called back for the same reason I was last year. Yep. Same side and reason, but different spot. I felt better already!
She did her squishing and I waited while the doctor looked at the pictures.
Hallelujah! Not cancer. A "ridge of dense tissue that looks totally benign." Did I say "hallelujah?"
So, I told my girlfriends that all was good and we headed off to breakfast with a spring in our steps. Michelle told me her husband had said he was sure it was just a shadow. Thank you, Dr. Todd!
Sent a text to my hubby, too. Then called home to reassure my kids. My 16 year old son answered the phone. He was very relieved to hear I was not dying but did say it would be much appreciated if I could go to the grocery store today as we are out of bread, milk and the peanut butter is almost gone. They had applesauce and pudding for breakfast.
Then he said my second son wanted to talk to me. He's 13 and was also very relieved to hear the good report. I told him to be sure to tell his sisters when they got up that I was OK! He said, "Oh, they're up. We're all up. We're cleaning the house."
Wait! Did I say I don't have cancer? The test results aren't back yet. I'm going to take my friends for breakfast. You keep cleaning!!!
Funniest phone call ever!
So to recap, I was having the week from hell anyway. Then the dreaded mammogram call back and before you know it the whole town was praying for me, two of my friends dropped everything to go to the appointment with me, men around town were talking about my boobs, my boss bought me dinner, my colleague sent me a gift card to pamper myself and MY KIDS CLEANED THE HOUSE!
Well, I'm healthy, and we're out of food. So, off to the grocery store I go! It was nice while it lasted.


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- 1338 Irving, Saturday from 10am-4pm: "We have entire place settings, silverware sets, pots & pans, fun collectables, and even a mikasa crystal serving set!" Link.
- 3537 Holmead Place, Saturday from 8:30-1:30 ish: the Cherry Blossom Bombshells, part of DC Rollergirls, are having a yard sale to raise funds for uniforms. There will also be baked goods for sale. Link.
- 17th and Euclid, Sunday from 8-noon: lots of furniture, clothes, etc. Here's their link.
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(PRWEB) April 13, 2012 This acquisition consolidates Caerus as a leading provider of white or private label dating sites in the international market.
Caerus AG, the owner of Dating Factory has acquired Datech Ltd., better known for its private label platform World Dating Partners. Both companies have offerings in multiple languages and dating niches. Traditionally World Dating Partners has been stronger in English speaking countries while Dating Factory is very strong in mainland Europe with its variety of languages and cultures. . The two companies will continue to be operated separately, however many synergies exist, allowing for better efficiency and improved services for its partners and members.
"The companies will be operated under the principle of two companies, one team" says Tanya Fathers, CEO of both companies. "Both platforms have unique features and USP's, so it makes sense to keep them separate, however there are many back office functions such as management, customer support and software development among many others that can be combined. Furthermore, the strong presence in the English speaking markets brought by World Dating Partners strengthens our position for our expansion into the USA. The management team at Dating Factory has a proven track record in the dating business and will apply its expertise to driving both platforms to even greater success. "
According to Fathers, Dating Factory will benefit by using WDP's intelligent advanced matching system that will help to grow its regular dating properties and increase conversions for its partners.Dating Factory will also improve operations of World dating Partners using its own advanced technology and management experience as well as provide local presence and account managers for all affiliates of both companies in USA, UK, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, Spain, Brazil and Japan. To conclude Fathers commented "this first acquisition makes a lot of sense as it brings us a good way forward in consolidating a truly global offering in the white label dating field, and the benefits over and above from the saving from synergies are obvious, for example, among many, a much larger database for cross-selling opportunities, and a wider variety of sites to promote for our partners"
DatingFactory.com was established in 2009 and provides private label dating platform to more than 18 000 web businesses worldwide, DatingFactory.com operates in 15 languages, 40 niches, and has a global data base of millions.
World Dating Partners established in 2001 is one of the largest and most successful, independent providers of dating solutions in the world today. World Dating Partners is a global private label dating platform available in multiple languages. World Dating Partners was the first platform to develop the opportunity for its' partners to operate in niches and multiple languages worldwide. The platform was launched early in 2005 and is one of the top private label brands in the market today.


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two senators seen as possible candidates for the 2016 presidential election will address a conservative conference where Republicans will try to regroup on Thursday after their bruising election loss last year.
Senators Marco Rubio of Florida and Rand Paul of Kentucky will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. Organized by the American Conservative Union, the annual meeting is a showcase for the party's election hopefuls.
Rubio's Hispanic credentials have raised his profile in a party looking to win over Latino voters after they overwhelmingly backed President Barack Obama instead of Republican Mitt Romney in November.
Paul, the son of former presidential candidate Ron Paul, won admirers by talking on the Senate floor for almost 13 hours last week, a procedure known as a filibuster, to raise questions about the Obama administration's ground rules for using drones in the United States.
Coverage of this year's conference has also focused on who will not attend.
New Jersey's Chris Christie, the Republican governor of a blue state who holds one of the highest approval ratings in the country, was not invited.
Christie upset some Republicans by praising Obama's handling of the effects of Superstorm Sandy last year just before the election.
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell went to the conference the last two years, but will not attend this year. He ruffled Republicans' feathers by signing a transportation bill that included a tax hike.
On Friday, Romney will address the conference, making his first major public speech since the election.
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1 medium carrot,peeled and sliced
3 cloves garlic,peeled and sliced
8 large shrimp,peeled and deviened
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
1:Heat medium skillet or wok at high heat with oil.Add in sliced garlic,fry for 30 seconds before add in clean shrimp.Toss the shrimp for 1 minutes before add in carrot and Chinese chives.
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The South East Cornwall Walking Festival 17-25 September and Looe's Making Waves Music Festival 23-25 September. What a great week to visit Looe! You'll find yourself spoilt for choice with a great selection of guided walks covering the East and West Looe River Valleys, the Tamar, Bodmin Moor, and the South West Coast Path.
Then you can change from walking boots to dancing shoes to head down to any of the 3 sound stages over the weekend of 23, 24 and 25 September where the focus will be on different music styles in a fantastic music festival 'Making Waves' with headline acts including Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds and Roy Wood and his Rock n Roll Band.
Making Waves Music Festival in Looe – the staged venues:
- West Looe Quay marquee with a Cornish traditional feel
- The Rose Garden Marquee, East Looe with an easy listening ambiance
- The Beach and Seafront with an al fresco rock, pop, punk vibe.
Music will be concentrated during the day on the 3 soundstages then local pubs, restaurants and cafes will take over in the evening to maximise the benefits to the local economy. Workshops, street entertainment and dance performances will add to the festival atmosphere.
And it's very affordable! A weekend ticket is £40 for all venues if your'e over 18, while 14-17 age group pay only £10 and accompanied under 14s go FREE. Saturday only tickets are £25. The weekend kicks off on Friday with a 'giant pasty' procession from East Looe to West Looe where everyone is invited to 'make some noise' to welcome the pasty followed by a Noz Lowen on West Looe Quay from around 5pm (traditional Cornish dance). So if you haven't got your tickets yet, click on the Making Waves Festival logo above and get online to book! After Wednesday, tickets will be sent via text to your phone. You can also get them from the Looe Tourist Information Centre (tel 01503 262072) or on the gate.
If you need accommodation, at Polraen, Check Availability for 2 and 3 night breaks until end September.
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BofA analysts Priya Misra and Brian Smedley have issued a warning in a recent note to clients about another "cliff" facing markets at the end of the year: the "$1.6 trillion deposit cliff" the U.S. banking system faces when special FDIC insurance provisions expire on December 31, 2012.When that happens, according to Misra and Smedley, it could "cause dislocations within the banking system" and send short-term interest rates on Treasuries negative while simultaneously increasing the funding costs banks face.
Here's the story: the FDIC currently offers unlimited insurance on noninterest-bearing deposits at banks it services.
The unlimited insurance is a policy measure taken in response to the 2008 financial crisis, when banks were having trouble securing funding. Then, in 2010, Dodd-Frank legislation extended the unlimited insurance provisions through the end of 2012.
It's been a boon for the banking system, which has been able to count on deposit growth as a key source of funding while it deleverages–in lieu of more expensive funding sources like interbank borrowing (indeed, Misra and Smedley point out that all sorts of other funding sources like long-term debt, fed funds, and repo instruments, among others, have decreased by a whopping $1.28 trillion since 2008).
Deposits in these insured accounts have been growing at a decent clip, the dip in the first quarter of this year notwithstanding:
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Furthermore, the deposit growth has forced interest rates down across the board as banks' holdings of cash and securities have grown.
The depositors contributing to this growth in noninterest-bearing accounts over the past few years are the corporations holding record amounts of cash on their balance sheets and needing a place to park it.
So, what happens when the unlimited insurance provision expires at the end of the year? Misra and Smedley write that, given they expect lawmakers to let it expire, "depositors will be forced to choose between moving their cash elsewhere and accepting that their deposits will be converted from government credit risk to unsecured bank credit risk."
And that probably means depositors plunge that cash into money-market funds that invest in short-term Treasury bills, according to the BofA analysts. This could cause short-term interest rates to head lower–even into negative territory–given the amount of money on the line.
In addition, if depositors take their cash when deposit insurance expires, Misra and Smedley say that "the bank seeing a net outflow of deposits may respond by replacing the lost funding by issuing non-deposit liabilities, by reducing its cash holdings, or by shrinking its securities portfolio."
That's relevant because banks have been a growing source of demand for longer-term fixed-income securities as deposits have surged (BofA says 66 per cent of banks' current holdings mature over three years from now). If they become sellers of those securities, interest rates could rise and banks would then be faced with higher costs for long-term funding.
Unfortunately, higher costs for long-term funding usually don't usually translate ceteris paribus into higher economic growth.
Meanwhile, savers in the U.S. will finally get to pay for a safe place to put their cash thanks to negative interest rates.
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The Performance Racer-Cruiser the Family Can Enjoy
The J/36 was originally conceived and designed to compete without regards to any handicap rule that was popular in the 1970's and 1980's. It's primary goal was to have a fast, fun, enjoyable boat to sail that the family could enjoy.
Since then the J/36 has enjoyed success racing under the PHRF handicap system and the Caribbean Rating system. Today, J/36 rates quite favorably under PHRF (83 average) and IRC due to "old age allowances". Several owners have also converted their J/36s for cruising.
While the design concept of the J/36 is similar to J/Boats other successful "speedboats" (like the J/35) with low freeboard, wide decks for effective hiking, a high aspect fractional rig, low wetted surface, long effective sailing length for the rating, the shape is not precisely a scaled up version of either the J/24 or J/30.
Deck- Deck layout for the boat is simple yet efficient with a small cabin house and a large multi-level racing cockpit with mainsheet traveler that separates the helmsman from the crew. Steering is by tiller attached to a balanced rudder supported by Harken roller bearings.
Interior- The layout of the interior is functional with a V-berth, walk-thru head forward, proper settee berths in the main salon aft of a centralized galley. The 18hp diesel engine is located in the center of the boat, functioning as the main cabin table, too. There are quarterberths to both port and starboard. Pipe berths were offered above each of the main settee berths to accommodate crew for offshore distance races.
Rig- The J/36 has a double spreader fractional aluminum rig with a high aspect mainsail and overlapping headsails. Running rigging is Navtec rod with open body Navtec turnbuckles.
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Toronto adventures: Where to eat
Cafe Keriwa, 1690 Queen St W. T 00 1 416 533 2552. You simply don't hear enough about First Nations (Aboriginal) cuisine in Canada. Is it because (as had been suggested to me) they don't traditionally have a 'restaurant' culture? I have no clue, but I do know that I want to learn more and eat a lot more of their food. If you're in town then a perfect place to start is Cafe Keriwa who serve Blackfoot First Nations-inspired dishes using traditional Ontario ingredients like sea buckthorn berries and stinging nettles. Absolutely delicious.
Grand Electric, 1330 Queen St W. T: 00 1 416 627 3459. It's the hottest taco joint on the block – with all the apparently 'necessary' hipster restaurant 'rules' – no reservations, no cheque splitting, a menu with very few items and service that veers between delightful smiles and 'you're-lucky-you're-even-eating-here' scowls. That said, there's a reason why there are queues every day to eat at Grand Electric – the tacos are flat-out wonderful. Just amazing. The 'Jesus Juice' cocktail was pretty damn fine too. Join the queue and take your chances.
Saint Tavern, 227 Ossington Ave. T: 00 1 647 350 2100. There was nothing I didn't adore about brunch at the Saint; from the lovely room with its booths, long bar and superb service to every damn thing on the menu. There was an absurdly delicious bacon-maple-bourbon dish that had me cleaning my plate with sticky fingers, a fine alternative to boring old eggs and bacon when paired with a gorgeous creamy-spicy paprika-dusted deviled egg. Even the rice krispy-encrusted French Toast made me gurgle with foodie-glee. And I don't even LIKE French Toast. Love, love, love.
Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave. T: 00 1 416 850 4579. I can't recall the last time that just walking into a restaurant made me want to cry with happiness. It was a bright sunshiny Sunday when I found the Dakota Tavern. I pushed open the door and went into the beer-y darkness and down a flight of stairs into a windowless basement… only to find a magical room – lit with fairylights – a sweet, smooth bluegrass band playing on the handkerchief-sized stage and the room filled with starry-eyed music fans forking up the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast.
Hawker Bar, 164 Ossington Ave. T: 00 1 647 343 4698. There's a slightly annoying trend for places to not open for lunch around the Parkdale/Ossington area – so I didn't get to eat at a few of the places I meant to visit… however that did mean that I wandered into Hawker Bar by complete chance and was rewarded by a brilliant East-meets-West fusion of a pulled pork steamed bun for lunch.
Caplansky's, 356 College St. T: 00 1 416 500 3852. The one thought that dominated my mind as I sat and grazed my way through a 'highlights reel' at Caplansky's? 'Damn. I haven't eaten enough deli food in my life.' I could go on for hours about the sheer brilliance of the kishke with smoked meat gravy, the hand-sliced in-house smoked meat, the grilled salami with chopped liver and red onions, but I'll just get upset that I live so far from Toronto and can't go and have it all RIGHT NOW. But you know what? You go when you're there and have it for me.
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What Top Fitness Instructors Really Eat to Refuel Post-Workout
Ever wonder how the pros really refuel and recover in between action-packed workouts? We asked fitness gurus to get the scoop on their go-to snacks, meals, and drinks.
Superfood oatmeal
Kelsey Patel, owner and instructor at Pure Barre Beverly Hills, is a big believer in eating different types of food during various times of the day. "After my morning workout, I love Purely Elizabeth oatmeal and load it up with fresh fruit, honey, bee pollen, goji berries, and whatever else I have in the cupboard. My newest obsession is JeM chocolate hazelnut butter, and I add about a tablespoon to the oatmeal." Make sure you eat these 10 foods to maximize your workout results in the best way possible.
Green smoothie
"After teaching a class, I love to enjoy a homemade green smoothie," says Mary Caroline Craig, board-certified integrative nutrition health coach and cycling coach at Live Alive Fit in Seattle. Her recipe: Phytonutrient and iron-rich spinach, avocado for healthy fat, lime juice, easily digestible plant-based (rice and pea) protein, maca powder to boost muscle recovery, high fiber psyllium husk and chia seeds, and antioxidant-rich, frozen organic blueberries. Fitness trainers also reveal their one move that transformed their body!
Homemade protein bar
How does Andrew Ash, barre3 Corporate Master Trainer, refuel and recover after class? A barre3 bar—packed with dates, almond butter, goji berries, and flax. "I'm not big on cooking or baking if it involves a lengthy process, so when this recipe came out I was so relieved that I could finally make a healthy snack that didn't take an entire Sunday to prepare. All you do is take all the indigents, put them in a food processor, spread the mixture in a dish, and put it in the fridge—DONE!" Eat these 14 foods that burn fat and help you lose weight fast.
Protein pancakes
Celebrity fitness trainer and USANA fitness ambassador, Erin Oprea powers up with protein pancakes—a good combination of protein and healthy carbs. Her recipe: Coconut flour, flaxseed, USANA plain whey protein powder, three egg whites, and almond milk, topped with cinnamon and blueberries. Check out these surprising things that can make you lose muscle.
Apple with almond butter
Lisa Schale Drake, barre3 master trainer and director of training, keeps it simple. "An apple with almond butter gives me the protein and fiber my body needs, and it's an easy post-workout snack." Need more inspiration? Check out these post-workout snack ideas.
Banana nut muffin and blueberry smoothie
"I tend to go for healthy carbs such as a banana nut muffin and a smoothie with blueberries, protein powder, bananas, and almond milk," says Steph Petruccio, SLT suburb instructor development manager.
Raw carrot-cake energy bites
Another one of Drake's go-to snacks? Raw carrot-cake energy bites! The combination rolled oats, pecans, shredded carrots and raisins make a great energy-stabilizing snack. Watch out for these 13 post-gym mistakes could ruin your workout.
Quinoa bowl
"I've been on a huge warm grain bowl kick lately," says Lindsay Bucci, lead instructor at Recycle Studio in Boston. She opts for quinoa bowls with kale, spinach, sweet potato, broccoli, grilled chicken, avocado, and beets. Her advice: Make the meal pop with color, protein and carbs to help your body recover and replenish after a grueling workout.
Kind Bar and coconut water
"My go-to post-class snack—especially in between classes or training sessions—are Kind Bars Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt and Harmless Harvest Coconut Water," says Allison Tibbs, NASM certified personal trainer in San Francisco. "The Kind Bar delivers a good dose of protein and a touch of sweetness, which is great for keeping my energy up and my blood sugar from tanking, while, the coconut water is a perfect hydrating beverage that isn't packed with sugar."
Protein shake
"I know the importance of eating immediately post exercise—ideally within half an hour—to build lean muscle tissue," says Ramona Braganza, global fitness expert and celebrity trainer (who has shaped the bods of Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, and Dakota Johnson). Immediately after working out, she drinks a shake with Vega vanilla protein powder, antioxidant-rich berries, unsweetened almond milk. "I add banana to thicken it up, almond butter for good fat, and chia seeds a loaded with nutrients for body and brain." Sadie Kurzban, founder of 305 Fitness, is also a fan of post-workout smoothies. "If I'm on the go, I make myself a quick protein shake (with whey or pea protein) with unsweetened almond milk." Alongside your fitness routine, make sure you're eating the perfect diet to match your body type.
Full-fat Greek yogurt with fruit and cacao
"I love Siggi's Yogurt. I usually choose plain, but their flavored yogurts are much lower in sugar than other brands'. I top with raspberries, blueberries, apples, or kiwi on top depending on the season," says Thumbtack personal trainer, Kaitlyn Noble. She calls it the perfect snack because it's portable and packed with protein (17 grams per container). "I always go with 4 percent fat because it's crucial for satiation and your body needs the fat to utilize micronutrients like calcium." The fruit delivers a carbohydrate and fiber boost, while the raw cacao adds a rich chocolate flavor, antioxidants, and micronutrients like magnesium to help fight stress, she says.
Salad with chicken
"If it's cardio, my go-to is normally a salad with chicken, avocados, chickpeas, roasted tomatoes, feta cheese, and cucumbers with a light dressing," says Petruccio. Avocado has heart-healthy fats, while chickpeas are packed with fiber, and chicken provides lean protein. This is what you should eat before you workout and 10 other times you need energy the most!
Scrambled eggs, toast, and avocado
After exercising, it's important to eat a balanced meal with protein to fuel the body and rebuild the muscle that was broken down during a tough workout. "In the morning, my favorite post-workout meal is scrambled eggs, (whole wheat or gluten-free) toast, and avocado," says Ashley Guarrasi, founding trainer at Rumble.
Tuna and whole wheat crackers
"I like a combination of protein and healthy carbs after teaching, since I typically try to abstain from eating just before class (sluggishness doesn't bode well for trying to be a peppy, energetic Spin instructor)," says Amanda Dale an ACE-certified personal trainer and spin instructor. For a protein punch, she turns to a water-packed tuna, mixed with hummus (a tasty and healthy sub for mayonnaise), and a few whole wheat crackers. These 18 trainers reveal their best summer slim-down secrets.
Rice cakes with peanut butter and sliced banana
After a workout you need to replenish blood sugar and glycogen levels, and refuel with protein and carbs, according to Erika Hammond, founding trainer at Rumble. "My go-to snack after a great workout is half a banana and two rice cakes with peanut butter." If your fitness routine isn't going as well as your eating habits, try these tricks to motivate yourself to hit the gym.