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"I believe this experience has helped me grow professionally in many ways. I think one of the biggest thing was the relationship that I developed with my fellow travelers. I have hugely enlarged my network of professional agriculture teachers that are specialists and I would feel comfortable contacting them for help or advice if needed." - Abby
|Cassidy and her teaching partner at Suwon High School
"I feel like I am much more comfortable in meeting new people and most importantly, my ability to command the attention of a group. Through the few lessons I taught at Suwon and at Yeoju I have felt like I have improved greatly in my confidence level in teaching. If I can teach a class of Korean students who can't understand much of what I am saying and they still learn, I think I will feel very confident teaching an English speaking class!" - Stacia
"As a professional educator I am walking away from this experience with an arsenal of ideas to implement directly into my agricultural education program as well as a greater sense of social responsibility to develop my students into global citizens through agricultural education. These professional growth takeaways would not have been acquired domestically." - David
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"This experience has changed me several ways. As a teacher, it has changed me by having me see that I need to be incorporating more global concepts into my lesson plans." - Jess
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"I feel I am more prepared to teach after this experience. If I can teach a group of Korean students in a different language, I can teach a group of American students." - Rachel
"As an agriscience teacher, traveling to another country and immersing myself into their culture and studying the agriculture education system has opened my eyes to the global agriculture world. I plan to use this knowledge to share with my students, alumni, community and other agriscience teachers. I know that my students will benefit from this experience as well because it has made me a better teacher." - Jason


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"It's ironic that sometimes the very security features designed to keep people out, are the features I use to get in."
In Beijing security is often just an illusion. The city may have the world's most CCTV cameras, but is anybody watching them? Huge rusted locks snap open with enough pull, and the bars on the windows are great ladders up onto the roofs of buildings, which is exactly how Burbex got into Beijing's legendary film sudios.
Fans may recall that in March Burbex posted pictures of Beijing's historic film studios. You can check those at this link The Back Lot at Beijing Film Academy. Burbex was very pleased to receive a lot of emails about that post asking how to get in, but a little bit sad that mostly people got caught and kicked out by the lazy janitors. Burbex decided to pay another visit to the site, and even better managed to get into the main studios.
Beijing Film Corporation has been running since after the revolution in 1949, and has been renowned for pumping out streams of Communist propaganda movies, as well as the more recent <Kung Fu Kid> (also known as <The Karate Kid> in the USA) starring Jackie Chan and Will Smith's son, Jaden.
The main gate is huge and green, with the blazing red logo painted on the front. That didn't put off Burbex as he climbed the window bars to the flatroof avoiding the glances of the gang of stray dogs that live in the area.
Jumping down from the flatroof and into the main courtyard of the studios, you notice that there is one huge studio on the right and a labyrinth of three studios on the left. Below you can see the gates to the huge right-hand studio.
Inside the studio it is black as pitch, but Burbex brought along his new LED flash and lit up the whole space. In each corner, steps zig-zag up to the heavens, and even onto the roof of the studio. That was a bit too high even for Burbex.
Burbex decided to leave that for another day, and went back to the central courtyard to explore the smaller studios, which lay through another massive green gate.
Ad then on the inside, an internal gate with a massive warning not to smoke inside the studios.
Climbing the zigzag stairs in this studio, Burbex was glad that he had brought his mask, as the walls of the studio were lined with crumbling asbestos to fireproof the room. Once in the heavens though, there was a treat to be found.
Rows and rows of walkways hang high above the ground. The wooden boards are rotting and creaking, and the asbestos ceiling is falling in. With hands gripped tightly in the half darkness, Burbex made a run to the other side. Securely on the other side, peering down into the darkness you start to realise the scale of the studio.
These smaller studios are all connected, and the walkways lead from studio two right through to studio five at the end of the building. Between the studios are huge blast doors and rotting pipes.
Coming out of Studio Five, you enter into the the makeup department of the studios, which is definitely the most fun to be had here.
Each room has all kinds of weird objects and equipment left over from the movie business. Especially in the special effects and prosthetic department. There are Plaster of Paris heads everywhere.
Plus there is a very professional makeup department…
Gimp masks…
Monkey Kings…
Could you really ask for more? Oh yeah! Uncle Fester's head!
After all that excitement in that steaming hot studio, it was time for Burbex to leave the way he came into through the lucky green doors. He of course left it unbolted so that next time he doesn't have to climb onto the roof again.
By the way, if you liked this, then be sure to check out the previous post about The Back Lot at Beijing Film Academy which is just next door, and also check out the whole set here on Flickr. Of course, if you want to come along to any other kitschy leisure sites like Floating Dragon Amusement Park or The Great Mall of China, be sure to send Burbex an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.

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Connecticut doctors setting up care centers for veterans, their families
CHESTER >> As Kara Gagnon worked to diagnose vision problems associated with traumatic brain injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan veterans several years ago, she saw another need.
Gagnon, then an optometrist with the Veterans Hospital in West Haven, noticed that some of the patients' caregivers, often young wives, who waited outside of her office "were exhibiting a high level of stress."
She realized the caregivers themselves were often shouldering larger responsibilities and challenges, as they dealt with the effects of brain injuries or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in their loved ones.
"Their names and faces are emblazoned in my brain," she said about the families.
Gagnon, who grew up in Old Saybrook and now resides in Chester, decided she had to help.
She recently founded Peace of Mind Brain Injury Services for BraveMinds, a nonprofit organization, to build a community of support. She plans to open a wellness center in Milford later this month to offer mental and physical health services to veterans and their families. Eventually, Gagnon, an associate clinical professor at the Yale School of Medicine, aims to open an eye clinic there too and wellness centers across the country.
Michael Osten of Norwich, a U.S. Army veteran who works full-time as an outside machinist at Electric Boat, met Gagnon 31/2 years ago during an eye exam at her clinic. He said she helped guide him to the doctors who could treat the effects of a traumatic brain injury he suffered during his service 26 years ago.
Osten said Gagnon helped him see that he could work through his disabilities to realize his full potential.
"From the moment I met her, I really felt she was a person I could trust and who really cared about me as a person and a veteran," he said.
He said it was also important that she involved his whole family in the medical process.
"She always sat down and explained it to me," said his wife, Maria.
Maria said it was important to realize how an illness, such as traumatic brain injury, can affect all members of the family, including children.
"You need the whole family to heal," said Maria.
Gagnon's journey began nearly 10 years ago, when she pored over medical journals in anticipation of the veterans who would visit her office after returning home.
She realized that they would face a multitude of health issues - from short-term memory problems to post-traumatic stress disorder.
"I was really concerned they would go undiagnosed," she said.
While many brain injuries would not show up on diagnostic scans, she knew they often were associated with vision problems. For example, nearly 80 percent of men and women exposed to a blast will experience light sensitivity.
After repeatedly calling the Pentagon, Gagnon ended up organizing conferences for the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs. The conferences allowed practitioners from a broad range of medical disciplines to pull together screening tools for veterans and write standards of care for their treatment. She won seven national awards for her initiatives, ended up writing policy in Washington, D.C., and stressed detection, as she worked in an in-patient eye clinic, as well as two out-patient clinics she founded.
Seeing the stresses on the families, she realized the need to offer the caregivers mental health services. For example, families experience stress as the injured soldier undergoes personality changes, memory loss or lack of inhibition that can occur after damage to the frontal lobe of the brain.
She said she found there were financial stipends available from the VA for caregivers, but she said she wanted to bridge the gap for mental-health services through a new center.
"I decided I was going to open up a clinic for them, a wellness center to offer mental health services for caregivers and their entire family," she said.
She is building awareness for the center and working with the Mentoring Corps for Community Development, a group of volunteers based in Old Lyme and recently addressed the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce.
Staffed with psychologists and social workers, the clinic will focus on mental-health services, lectures on wellness, activities to build community, and relaxation therapies, such as yoga, she said. In addition to veterans and their families, the clinic will be open to anyone with a brain injury.
Gagnon's nonprofit also hosts telephone focus groups among spouses of military service men and women to determine their needs . She would like to replicate these phone calls, in which the spouses have shared practical advice and support with each other, at support groups at the clinic.
"It's the ability to vent and talk to someone who has a similar lifestyle, but it's also sharing information about the system and how to navigate it to get their loved ones help," she said.
Jeffrey Mittman, a board member of the organization, said a support system is crucial for the injured veteran, but it's also important to develop an understanding between the injured and his or her spouse.
"It will be a stronger bond," he said.
Mittman said he personally knows "the trials and tribulations of traumatic brain injury." He was serving in the Army in 2005, when he was hit by a roadside bomb in Baghdad that knocked him unconscious. He lost his nose and teeth and ended up needing 40 operations.
His wife was by his side as he recovered over several years at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in a Washington, D.C. He saw the toll the stress was taking on her, as well as the difficulty she faced being away from their children. But he said all of the resources were directed toward him, not his wife.
"Where does the spouse go?" he asked. "Where does the caregiver go?"
He said sometimes the spouse just needs someone to talk to for support. He also stressed the importance of a holistic approach toward healing that focuses on the family and children.
Alleviating stress at home can prevent it from leading to further issues, such as alcohol, drug or domestic violence problems, he said. In addition, knowing that the caregiver is being cared for can lessen the burden of guilt often felt by the injured spouse, he said.
Suzie Kim of New Jersey, knows first-hand the responsibilities of being a caretaker, along with a lack of sleep and no time for respite.
Kim, who met Gagnon when her husband was treated for traumatic brain injury at a visual clinic in West Haven, said she welcomes the idea of a wellness center for respite and support.
She wants other caregivers to know they're not alone.
"I am a caretaker myself," she said. "I am looking for you, so we can band together."


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Suicide in Council Chambers; follows "no" vote on zone change
Few words can adequately describe the horror that unfolded in City Council chambers tonight as Clarksville businessman Bo Ward, proprietor of Bo's Barber Shop on Fort Campbell Boulevard, pulled out a handgun and shot himself to death before the council and approximately 50 other people.
The City Council councilors voted down Ward's request for a zone change on his Madison Street property, a move that Ward felt would sink him financially. Last month the Council voted favorably on the first reading of the requested change, but apparently in further discussion shifted their decision out of Ward's favor.
According to reports, Ward then pulled out a small silver gun and shot himself in the head as onlookers watched in shock.
In addressing the Council Ward said his business "would go under" without a favorable ruling, implying that his business and finances may have been overburdened. Ward then approached the council members and Mayor Johnny Piper after the vote, saying he "was done" [Leaf Chronicle 10/4/07] and implying that his business would become insolvent.
The Bo's sign, his slogan "Bo Knows Hair," and the log cabin style building that housed his shop were a familiar site to commuters making the daily run along Fort Campbell Boulevard. The shop is located near Tobacco Road. His $9 haircuts were a bit pricier than some, but satisfied customers were the heart of his business.
The specifics of Ward's financial issues and what might have driven him to suicide were not yet known.
The police detained people for questioning and to review the eyewitness accounts of the event.
Unlike the city's police station and courthouse, which have heavy security and metal detectors in place, the City Council Chambers does not have any such security measures, a situation which allowed Ward to carry a handgun into the building.
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This is our final round of Athletes of the Week for the indoor season, as we have Indoor Heps coming up in 10 days and there will be limited action this upcoming weekend.
Male Athlete of the Week:
Penn's Thomas Awad is looking for his first bid for NCAAs for indoor track. Even though he ran a competitive mile (4:00.20) a few weekends ago at the Armory, we believe that Awad might have better odds in the 3,000m. At the Millrose Games, Awad got the chance to compete in the 3,000m race against some of the top-tier distance names in the NCAA. Awad finished 4th overall (3rd collegian) in 7:54.81 – a 10-second personal best, fastest time in the conference by 6 seconds, the 4th fastest time in indoor Ivy history, and 12th fastest 3,000m time in the country. Only the top 16 make it to NCAAs in a given event, so we will be keeping our fingers crossed that his 7:54 will hold up.
Aside: It should be noted that Dartmouth grad Will Geoghegan (who is competing for Oregon in order to use up his NCAA eligibility) also finished the race with a huge PR – 7:45.71 (while his best Dartmouth time was 7:51.57, 2nd fastest in conference history).
Female Athlete of the Week:
Another weekend, another record. Harvard's Nikki Okwelogu has been on an upward trajectory in her event, as she has once again reset the shot put record. At the annual Harvard-Yale-Princeton tri-meet, she easily won the event by almost 7 feet by throwing her new PR/conference record of 54-02 on her fifth throw. The mark is currently the 14th best throw in the NCAA (note: top 16 make it to NCAAs). Okwelogu has now become the first Ivy woman to throw further than 54 feet in this event. With the Indoor Heps meet record sitting only at 51-09 3/4 (set in 2011 by Brown's Brynn Smith), it is quite possible that we will be expecting that mark to fall as well in 10 days.
Male Rookie of the Week:
Princeton frosh Carrington Akosa had a phenomenal first Harvard-Yale-Princeton meet. He did not set any new seasonal bests in his races, but his finishes and team contributions helped the Tigers maintain their 24-year winning streak at this meet and keep the Tigers undefeated in the year for their dual meet season (according to Track and Field News, the Tigers rank 17th in the end-of-season dual meet rankings). Akosa won the 60m (6.88) while helping Princeton sweep all of the scoring positions in that event. He also won 200m dash (22.24) and was the lead-off runner on the winning 4x440yd relay (3:19.53).
Female Rookie of the Week:
There is only one female rookie that sits on top of the conference standings in a given event right now – Columbia's Akua Obeng-Akrofi. This past weekend, Obeng-Akrofi used Boston University's speedy oval to set a new conference leading time in the 200m of 24.06, a time that led to a 6th place overall finish at the meet and also is entered into the conference record books as the fourth fastest all time. En route to her finish, Obeng-Akrofi bested her teammate Ashley Cunningham (who also made the record books with her 24.12, 6th fastest all-time) and defending Indoor Heps champion in this event, Dartmouth's Jennifer Meech. The next day, Obeng-Akrofi returned to New York to participate in the Millrose Games, where with her teammates Mariella McCormack, Brittney Wade, and Jaycee Parker, they finished 2nd in the Women's College 4×400 Relay with 3:48.98.
Alumnus of the Week:
Although a number of alumni participated at the Millrose Games on Saturday, Columbia graduate John Gregorek, Jr. made history in the infamous Wanamaker Mile. While he did not win the event, Gregorek finally broke the 4:00 barrier with a 3:57.47 time for 10th place (ranks him 7th nationally). His previous best while at Columbia was 4:02 from the 2014 Indoor Heps final, but it could be considered "sub-4" when converted to 3:58.95 from flat to banked 200m track. With this REAL sub-4 mark, Gregorek joins his father, John Sr., as the 8th father-son duo to both run sub-4 in the mile. Father Gregorek first ran sub-4 on May 30, 1981 with a 3:57.10.
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Custom 1994 Honda Accord (Needs Transmission)
Price: - Item location: Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, United States
- Condition: Used
- Make: Honda
- Model: Accord
- Type: Coupe
- Trim: EX
- Year: 1994
- Mileage: 240,000
- VIN: 1hgcd7267ra049703
- Color: Black
- Engine size: 2.4 Vtec
- Number of cylinders: 4
- Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: FWD
- Interior color: Brown
- Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
- Options: CD Player, Leather Seats, Sunroof
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
1994 Honda AccordCar runs and sometimes drives forward or in reverse at very low speeds if you are lucky. IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. It has over 225k on the body but the engine prob has about 100k on it. It does have many upgrades:
All custom body kit (HAS SOME CRACKS)Upgraded stereo with built in GPS and works with Ipod/Iphone
Integrated separate Audio Processor in dash as well
Functional Ram air Hood/Intake
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HID headlamps
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I have had this car many many years and was the best car I have ever owned, however I do not have the time and money to keep up with it and have too many vehicles already. If someone can this is a great project car.


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Thursday/Sept. 7
Work Session. The Governing Board of the McLean Community Center (MCC) is inviting residents of Dranesville Small Tax District 1A to an Open Work Session on the center's fiscal year 2008 budget. The work session will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight, at the center, 1234 Ingleside Ave.
MCC is supported by a real estate tax paid by district residents. The current tax rate is 2.8 cents per $100 of a property's assessed value.
Luncheon. The Welcome Club of Northern Virginia invites community residents to attend its monthly luncheon at Flemings Steak House in McLean today. The speaker will be Eileen Weklar of Feng Shui Designs and Solutions. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Call 703-281-6335 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 1 at noon.
Transit Oriented Development. The next meeting of the Fairfax County Planning Commission's Committee on Transit Oriented Development will feature the second of two panels of citizens at 7:30 p.m. at the Franconia Governmental Center, Helen Wilson Room, 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria. For presentations, background material and more information on the Planning Commission's TOD Committee, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning/tod.htm
Saturday/Sept. 9
Tag Day. The Madison High School band and color guard will hold its annual tag day. Chaperoned students will go door to door throughout the school community of Vienna and Oakton soliciting contributions and thanking the community for its support. Tag day helps with equipment, travel, supplemental instruction and other costs.
Crab Feast Fund-raiser. Great Falls Lions Club annual crab feast fund-raiser will be held today at the Great Falls Firehouse, Georgetown Pike, in the Village of Great Falls from 1-5 p.m. All the proceeds benefit the Lions Charity programs. Steamed crabs, corn on the cob, cole slaw, iced tea, and soft drinks are on the menu. There will also be cold beer and Thelma's ice cream at an additional cost. Advanced purchase tickets are $32 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under. Prices at the door are adults $35 and children under 12 are $20. To order tickets send check or money order, postmarked by Sept. 1, to Great Falls Lions, P.O.Box 43, Great Falls, VA 22066, and tickets will be held at the door.
Community Flea Market. McLean Community Center's (MCC) Fall Community Flea Market will be held today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Business Bank parking garage, 1451 Dolly Madison Blvd., on Route 123. Professional flea market dealers and individuals selling household items both participate in this sale, offering shoppers a wider selection of goods. A limited number of selling spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $50 each. The deadline to register is Thursday, Sept. 7. Registration forms can be downloaded from MCC's Web site www.mcleancenter.org. Call 703-790-0123/TTY: 703-827-8255.
Hospice Cup XXV. Hosted by Shearwater Sailing Club and Hospice Cup Inc., located in Vienna, as well as Maryland, Virginia and D.C.-area hospices, the Cup invites all levels of racers to participate. Donors are treated to a day on the bay watching the race and enjoying a post-race awards party. The goal of Hospice Cup is that there will continue to be no out-of-pocket expenses for any patient or family seeking the services of one of the participating hospices. The race begins at 10 a.m. off the Severn River of the Chesapeake Bay. For information on race registration, event attendance and donor sponsorship levels, visit www.hospicecup.org.
At the Vienna Farmers Market, Family Chiropractic of Oakton will be discussing matters of the back. The market is open in the Caboose Parking Lot near Church and Mill streets from 8 a.m.-noon and features fresh produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, meat, dairy and kettle corn. Call Karen at 703-281-1255 or visit www.viennafarmersmarket.com.
AAUW Open House. The Vienna Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is holding an open house from 10:30 a.m.-noon at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. The event will feature an overview of upcoming branch programs. Voter registration will be available. Free. Call 703-255-3020.
Monday/Sept. 11
Sept. 11 Commemoration. Ron Miluszewski, who coordinated the arrival of casualties from the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, as director of admissions at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, will be the guest speaker on Monday, Sept. 11, at the Town of Vienna's fifth annual "A Day to Remember" community commemoration of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the historic Freeman House, 131 Church St., N.E. "A Day to Remember" is sponsored by Vienna's American Legion Post 180 in cooperation with the Town of Vienna.
Tuesday/Sept. 12
Meeting. The Friends of Vale Schoolhouse, Inc.'s first general meeting will be held at 9:15 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend the monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at the Vale Schoolhouse, located at 3124 Fox Mill Road, Oakton. Call 703 264-3589.
Meeting. The McLean Unit of the Fairfax League of Women Voters will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. The discussion topic will be "Marriage and Virginia's Proposed Amendment." Members of the community are welcome. Call 703-448-6626.
The Vienna Host Lions Club (24A) meets at the American Legion Post 180, 330 Center St., N., Vienna at 6:15 p.m. New members are welcome. Call Bob Heyde at 703-560-8841.
Mothers First Vienna/McLean. Meeting is at 10:15 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
Meeting. The Laura Ratcliffe Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, tonight at 6:30 p.m., at the Dolley Madison Library Meeting Room in McLean. Anyone interested in membership in the United Daughters of the Confederacy with an ancestor who fought for the Confederacy, or gave material aid, may call Kitty DeLano at 703-356-4685, or E-mail email@example.com.
Wednesday/Sept. 13
Teen Center Open House. An open house for parents will be held from 5-6 p.m. at the Club Phoenix Teen Center, located in the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Parents will have the opportunity to view the facility, share information, meet the staff, complete the required registration form and discuss issues or concerns. Parents can also sign up to be teen center volunteers or serve on the club's Parent Advisory Committee. Call Brandy Mullen at 703-255-5721.
Back-to-school stories. Share funny stories about school at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Ages 6-12. To register call 703-938-0405.
Homeland Security and Terrorism. A presentation by retired Foreign Service officer and counter-terrorism coordinator William Pope at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. For adults. To register call 703-938-0405.
Meeting. The Great Falls Historical Society will hold its' first meeting for the 2006-07 year at 7 p.m. at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, The free program will be "Understanding the Historical Role of Spirits Through George Washington's Distillery." Assistant Archaeologist Historic Mount Vernon Eleanor Breen will present the program. Call 703-759-3108 or visit GFHS.org.
Friday/Sept. 15
Book Sale. The McLean branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Free admission. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for women. Call 703-726-6470.
Saturday/Sept. 16
Book Sale. The McLean branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Free admission. Special discounts for senior citizens today. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for women. Call 703-726-6470.
At the Vienna Farmers Market, Playtime Portraits will take photos of customers' children. If customers like the pictures, they can purchase them online and make a donation to the Vienna Jaycees Foundation. The market is open in the Caboose Parking Lot near Church and Mill streets from 8 a.m.-noon and features fresh produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, meat, dairy and kettle corn. Call Karen at 703-281-1255 or visit www.viennafarmersmarket.com.
McLean High School Band Tag Day will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Uniformed band members will accept donations throughout McLean neighborhoods and at local shopping centers. Donations will support the trip to Midwest Clinic, Chicago, where the MHS Symphonic Band has been selected as one of six high school bands to perform at this international music conference. Visit www.mcleanband.com or call 703-714-5815.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Vienna Town Green will start at 2 p.m. at Maple Avenue between Mill Street and the W&OD Regional Trail. Town Green will be a place where people can relax, partake in a variety of activities while looking at a view of Church Street and other historical locations. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov.
Sunday/Sept. 17
Book Sale. The McLean branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a book sale from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Free admission. Books are $7 per bag today. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for women. Call 703-726-6470.
Monday/Sept. 18
Safe Boating Course offered by the Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron at McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean today from 7 to 9 p.m. Instruction is free, but there is a charge for registration and materials. Visit www.usps.org/localusps/nva or register at 703-790-0123.
Book Discussion Group at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. For adults. To find out title and register, call 703-938-0405.
Potomac Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club Membership Meeting. Guest speaker Pat Schaap will share insights gained from experience on Sheltie temperament, attitude and the influence of the breeder and owner. Schaap is a trainer, Sheltie owner and breeder. Meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Dunn Loring Firehouse, 2148 Gallows Road. Free and open to the public. Refreshments. Bring a dog. Visit www.shetlandsheepdog.us.
Tuesday/Sept. 19
Bilingual Story Time. Simple stories and songs in English and Spanish at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Ages 3-5 with an adult. To register, call 703-938-0405.


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The area where the rising brickwork joins the cellar slab constitutes a huge thermal bridge. Geometries and materials usage cause critical thermal bridges especially between the perimeter insulation and the floor insulating level. With thermal insulation requirements becoming ever stricter, effectively minimising this thermal bridge at the base of a building is crucial. Effective basement slab insulation avoids mould growth and construction damage, as well as saving heating costs.
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Housing Opportunity for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) funds are authorized by the AIDS Housing Opportunity Act and as amended by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992. The program is designed to provide states and local jurisdictions with resources to develop long-term, comprehensive strategies for meeting the housing needs and reduction of homelessness in low-income persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and their families.
The City of Columbia administers HOPWA funding as a formula entitlement for the Columbia Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA) which are the following counties: Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Richland, and Saluda.
All City of Columbia HOPWA Grant awards are made through a competitive application process based on client needs, gaps in services, and ability of agency to successfully implement the program. The City HOPWA funding process opens in the fall for the fiscal year funding beginning the following July 1st. HOPWA funding allocated each year for the City's 2015-2019 priority order of funding HOPWA services:
1. Permanent Housing Program
2. Permanent Housing Vouchers
3. Emergency Housing Assistance
4. Supportive Services
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Vic Edelbrock's Thunderbird On The Dyno For HOT ROD In 1955
Is Vic Edelbrock Sr. (right) elated by the rear-wheel horsepower produced by Ford's brand-new Thunderbird, or are he and employee Murray Jensen just feeling sheepish about staging a series of April 1955 photos for Technical Editor Racer Brown without turning any tires? We'll likely never know, since all three are long gone.
Another enduring mystery is why the trio went to such trouble to set up a dyno-testing scene—realistic right down to heavy junk in the trunk (an anvil and crankshaft)—that we can't find in HOT ROD or any other Petersen Publishing Co. monthly.
Nor have we seen this particular car in print. Historian Greg Sharp, the NHRA Motorsports Museum's curator, believes it to be the personal T-bird that Vic bought new and drove on the street. It briefly served as a fancy test mule for developing Y-block speed parts. After another longtime employee, Don Towle, blew the stock slushbox at Saugus (California) Drag Strip, the car was parked, tarped, and eventually sold.
Cancer would claim the Edelbrock Equipment Co. founder at 49, in 1962. His 26-year-old son, Vic Jr., took over and grew the firm into an industry giant prior to his own death last June at age 80.


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Hello everyone !
February is a special month. It is the birthday of my girlfriend. So now where we must demand creativity for MANY points!
Long ago I decided to venture into a custom clock, so I had a watch that was unattractive and which decided to take the machine for my project. For the background , I decided to use a model of Steve Good ( Thanks Steve! ), Which was not designed for a watch , but I somehow adapt .
So I started with the hole for the shaft , with the router then recess space for the machine , and there just rest use the jigsaw to finish the drawing . Use manual saw because the work was delicate and controlled is always more work with this .
The result was good and satisfied . I finished with a coat of varnish.
The wood background is " Timbo " . Extremely lightweight .
Again greetings to all of you and see you soon !
PS: in the first picture. Look at the index finger as a rookie suffered two deep cuts ! Never neglect when working with sharp things !
-- Disfruta tu trabajo (enjoy your work) (Bandera, Argentina)
6 comments so far
#1 posted 02-27-2014 01:14 AM
Nice project and great gift!!!
-- The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. "Helen Keller"
#2 posted 02-27-2014 09:13 AM
Beautiful workmanship worth MANY points!
-- It always looks better when it's finished!
#3 posted 02-27-2014 09:53 AM
Very nice, some great details on this….
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
#4 posted 02-27-2014 04:14 PM
That is a great idea. I like it.
-- It's all fun, Terry******N. Idaho https://www.facebook.com/SillyLillyBowsAndMore
#5 posted 02-27-2014 05:24 PM
-- "ButI'mMuchBetterNow"
#6 posted 07-08-2014 12:09 PM
Beautiful job on that clock.It is so intricate!!.................Jim
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!
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Clementine and Cinnamon Layer Cake (Clementine και Κανέλα στρώμα κέικ) is a spicy, sumptuous (yet butter-free) version of the simple olive oil cake.
There's lots of room for personalising this spiced olive oil cake, as done here. Try Rye flour for an earthier flavour; add chopped nuts for textural oomph, or play with some of the more curious natural flavour extracts available.
Makes one 20cm diameter cake
Spiced Olive Oil Cake (Πικάντικη Ελαιόλαδο κέικ) as made by Dan Lepard of the Series: Step-by-step baking. In the Guardian.
Enjoy your Clementine and Cinnamon Layer Cake/Clementine και Κανέλα στρώμα κέικ (Καλή όρεξη)


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- Greenlee is so calm as to be comatose, and Kendall is someone we really don't even care about anymore.
- Petey gets electrocuted. (Huh? This better be Chuck Pratt's way of getting him to forget Colby!)
- Frankie attempts to comfort a D.B.T.E. Randi. (Actually, we couldn't tell she was sad, bless her heart).
- Annie and Petey continue to delight, but Jackson and Carmen still wanna make us hurl.
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Дата и время
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Hario Drip ScaleTimer | Weight (grams/mL)White (See the scale in Black)Made in Japan
We're not the kind of people who say "You MUST have a scale to make good coffee!" In truth, we're really advocates of the just-eye-ball-it approach. It's why we love using one scoop and a server with level indicators to help keep coffee- and water-in consistent.
Over time, though, we've also really grown to love using a scale to keep our coffee extra consistent. It's also important for us to use scales when we make coffee at pop-up events. We can't literally taste every guest's coffee before serving! Using a scale helps us ensure we're making our perfect water-to-coffee ratio every time.
We've used various scales for making coffee over the years. But the Hario Drip Scale has emerged as our favorite, for several reasons:


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Kool-Aid Sharkleberry Fin Unsweetened Drink Mix - 4.6g Packet (Pack of 24)
Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less than 2% of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Artificial Color, Red 40, Tocopherol, and BHA (Preservatives).
Empty contents into large plastic or glass pitcher. Add 1 cup sugar or 1 cup Splenda no calorie sweetener, granulated (more or less to taste). Add cold water and ice to make 2 quarts; stir to dissolve. Do not store in metal container. When prepared with sugar, one serving contains 100 calories, 25g total carb and 25g sugars. When prepared with Splenda no calorie sweetener, one serving contains 15 calories, 3g total carb and 3g sugars.


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According to a recent study by Nielsen, 78% of Europeans take into account the opinions of their relatives when formalizing a purchase. In this way, the word of mouth imposes itself on other advertising and marketing formulas such as the opinions expressed on the web about the product that we are going to acquire, in which 60% of those consulted trust, and the reliability of the web pages of each company, valued at 54%.
Recommendation marketing is the solution to improve the sales strategy of many online businesses since the recommendations of our relatives, friends and acquaintances have become key pieces for buyers to decide to finalize the transaction in the digital world.
Although recommendation marketing is an upward trend, 50% of companies say they do not know how to start in this type of strategy and 67% do not have a recommendation program. Thus, with the aim of facilitating access to a reference strategy, Fulltip, a mobile application focused on recommendation marketing, includes 5 tips for adapting recommendation marketing to your business:
- Use micro-influencers.
It is a fundamental tool of digital business. Using micro-influencers is cheaper than establishing a relationship with an influencer with many followers. In addition, it is a good tactic to delve into this digital strategy since probably the recommendations of our influencer will have more engagement in the public because the quality of the followers is usually higher.
- Look for brand ambassadors.
In the event that your sales volume is not too large, you can find among your customers those most loyal to give them special privileges in the purchase of products. With this you will reinforce your brand image and, probably, you will gain recommendations.
- Lean on companies that already work in the recommendation marketing sector.
One way to delve into this strategy is to work together with specialized companies. One example is Fulltip, the companies sign an agreement with this mobile application to make them reach customers interested in their products. After that, the companies contact potential buyers to offer them personalized offers. It is the fastest way to start, try and get the first results.
- It uses a WIN-WIN approach.
Involve your recommenders of your successes and benefits. When customers feel part of the growth of a company, it improves their loyalty. In addition, they will value the product better and recommend it to more people.
- Take care of your customers.
Referral marketing is based on word of mouth, which is why the opinion they have about your business is fundamental. A bad review can damage our image, so the treatment and care of our customers is essential. If you already have a good opinion of us, thank them and make them personalized offers. If, on the contrary, you find a negative opinion, try to solve the problem that generated it and offer a voucher or discount that motivates you to give you a second chance.
There is no doubt that with the recommendation marketing everyone wins. Users who recommend receive a direct financial reward, customers get personalized offers on the product in which they are interested and companies grow sales because, according to an analysis, B2B companies that work on the basis of references have 70% more of conversion rate and close 69% faster sales. However, despite the fact that success is guaranteed, these are long-term strategies, so the results are not immediate.


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(Editor`s Note: When Katlego starts her application for Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZJSU), the university has officially closed admission. With the help of professional SICAS Adviser Mr. Devin. Lee, Katlego choosed SICAS "Plus Service Package" and got her Admission Letter & JW 202 just in one week. The following is her words to SICAS)
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#302 - 18690 Fraser Highway, Surrey (Map)
Food: 4
Service: 4
Price: Fair for the portion
It's funny how people perceive areas outside of Vancouver. I once had someone said to me "You live in Coquitlam, so there are cows everywhere then?". My first reaction was LOL, seriously, everywhere is as developed as Vancouver, but just not as crowded. Anyways, the point is I venture further out to try a new location of Memphis Blues located in Surrey, but borderline Langley (where some people believe no civilization exist :D).
This brings back memory, because my very first blog post was actually about the Memphis Blues at Commercial Drive. Now two years has gone by, and I am finally back to try them again. I love this new location, it's bright, spacious and very clean, they even had a nice patio too. The menu and prices really hasn't changed too much since the last time I was there.
Pull pork: everyone's favorite, it was so juicy and flavorful
Beef brisket: mostly juicy, with some area a bit dry. The one thing I noticed is that the pieces were not as big as before.
Ribs and riblets: great flavor, and tender
Chicken: actually much better in comparison with last time, it was moist and tender. Although the flavor was still rather mild, but that's what the delicious BBQ sauce is for.
Sausage: meaty and good, slightly oily.
The sides consisted of corn bread, fries, cole slaw, potato salad, chili and the best BBQ sauce. As always my favorite was the sauce, it was tangy with with a hint of sweetness (must be the peach). Most sides were good, but I found the corn bread to be a bit too crumbly and the fries could be crispier.
Although all the meat was best eaten with the BBQ sauce, but they also provided us with tons of other sauces to choose from. Of course eating BBQ, you must use your hand, hence they also provided a roll of paper towels.
Memphis Blues has proven it's consistent with their delicious BBQ meat and awesome sauce. Although it was "order at the counter" type restaurant, the service at this location was much better. The waitress came to check on us often and ask about our experiences. There are definitely some perks in driving out of busy Vancouver to eat, such as better service, bigger/brighter restaurant and most of all no wait time.


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My little sister is little no more! Goddess, today is the day she graduates high school and it's hitting me in little bouts at a time. This whole past week, I've been going through each minute normally, but sometimes when I see everyone preparing for the graduation party or running out to get shoes to wear to the ceremony, It hits me!
Just yesterday I remember being a freshman and dreading my sister coming to high school the next year because it wouldn't be 'just mine' anymore and now I'm out and she's getting out of there too and moving on to bigger and better things.
I don't know if I'm going to be able to do a lot of posting this weekend, but I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial day, first of all, and second let everyone know I'm still here, just a little preoccupied.
I'm also coming up with a 'new' blog so that's taking some of my time.
Busy busy busy!
Love and Energies.


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How to Clean Hair Color Off a Vinyl Floor
Vinyl is a non-porous plastic, and when it gets discolored by dye, your options for removing the discoloration are limited. That's because many solvents that can loosen the dye will also dissolve plastic. Alcohol and peroxide are usually safe for vinyl though, and both can dissolve hair dye.
Removing a Fresh Stain
The best time to get a hair dye spill is when it's fresh. To remove it from vinyl flooring, dab it with a rag -- don't wipe, or you will simply spread it around. You can also cover it with an absorbent cloth or a paper towel and wait for it to be absorbed. Moistening your rag with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide; dabbing the residue should remove most of it, but be sure to test the solvent on an inconspicuous place on the floor first to be sure it doesn't dull the finish.
Removing a Dried Stain
If hair dye has had a chance to dry on your vinyl floor, you have a few removal options. One is to rub it vigorously with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, assuming you've tested the solvent and verified that it's safe. An alternative is to make a paste with baking soda and water, spread the paste on the discolored area and scrub with a cloth. Adding a little vinegar to the baking soda paste increases its effectiveness, but do this with caution, because vinegar can dull the a vinyl finish.
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Tomorrow, at 6:00 p.m., House File 722, NRA-backed emergency powers protection legislation, will receive a hearing in the House Civil Law and Data Practices Committee. This critical Second Amendment protection needs your active support!
Authored by Representatives Jim Newberger (R-15B), Eric Lucero (R-30B) and Josh Heintzeman (R-10A), HF 722 would prohibit any government agency from confiscating or regulating the lawful possession, carrying, transfer, transportation and defensive use of firearms or ammunition during a state of emergency. This legislation would protect citizens of Minnesota from a violation of their constitutional rights reminiscent of what occurred in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, where law-abiding citizens were stripped of their lawfully owned firearms by overzealous government officials, leaving them defenseless and unable to protect their families and property. This language was passed overwhelmingly by the House and Senate in 2012, but was part of a bill which Governor Dayton unfortunately vetoed.
It is critical that you use the contact information provided below to call and email members of the House Civil Law and Data Practices Committee TODAY and urge them to vote in SUPPORT of HF 722 when it comes before them tomorrow. Remind them that your Second Amendment rights and inherent right to self-defense should not be compromised during evacuations and a state of emergency.
House Civil Law and Data Practices Committee:
Representative Peggy Scott (R-35B), Chairman
Phone: 651-296-4231
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Representative Dennis Smith (R-34B), Vice Chairman
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Representative John Lesch (DFL-66B), DFL Lead
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Representative Jon Applebaum (DFL-44B)
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Representative Glenn Gruenhagen (R-18B)
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Representative Debra Hilstrom (DFL-40B)
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Representative Joe Hoppe (R-47B)
Phone: 651-296-5066
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Hopes of making Shield final have risen for Bulls
CRICKET: Queensland's chances of making a third-straight Sheffield Shield final received a boost yesterday thanks to captain and allrounder James Hopes.
With the Bulls needing to beat Victoria outright at the MCG to book a place in the final, Hopes grabbed 4-35 from 19 overs as the Bushrangers struggled to 8-197 before rain brought an early end to play with more than 10 overs to be bowled.
Hopes (pictured) took the first three wickets to fall - Rob Quiney (4), Dean Russ (12) and Marcus Stoinis (0) - to have the hosts reeling at 3-17. The skipper then bowled Australian representative and wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade for 12.
Dave Hussey (58) and Peter Handscomb (43) later led a mini-recovery with a 93-run partnership.
Bulls paceman Luke Feldman continued his fine season by taking 3-38, including the wickets of Hussey and all-rounder John Hastings, who contributed a valuable 50 off 102 balls.


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Porsche will exhibit its ceramic brake technology at the Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen as part of an exhibition marking the 300th anniversary of the discovery of porcelain. The GT2, Porsche's most potent 911, uses the light yet ultra-strong carbon cer
Porsche's ceramic brake technology is possibly a major factor into why more Porsche drivers have not been found wrapped around trees on the side of the freeway. So the company punts this technology whenever it can, which is why it is making one of these high-priced commodities available for exhibition in Saxony where the 300th anniversary of the discovery of porcelain is being held.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake as it is known, uses ceramic composites for its brake disks, lowering weight by over half of what metal brakes come in at. Ceramic-based brakes are of course non-corrosive, so those living near oceans need not worry too much about salty water damaging their stopping power. This highly effective composite was first introduced by Porsche in its production sports cars in 2001 when the 911 GT2 wore them with gleaming pride.
Porsche's rear-wheel driven GT2, new model introduced in 2007, is the most powerful production 911 ever, empowered with 390kW and 685Nm of torque. In 3.7 seconds it can run from 0 – 100km/h and not stop until the clock hits 329km/h. This car has these carbon ceramic brakes as standard, while lower 911 models as well as Boxster S and Cayman S can have them retrofitted.
The exhibition is open to the public from March 14 (tomorrow) at the Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen, Saxony, Germany.


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BMW announced this week that the redesigned 2014 X5 SUV will start at $53,725, including destination, which represents an increase of $5,300 over the 2013 model.
For 2014, BMW adds a new base model, the sDrive35i, which is the first rear-wheel drive X5 BMW has offered. Other models, all of which have all-wheel drive, include the xDrive35i, which starts at $56,025, xDrive35d (diesel), which starts at $57,525, and xDrive50i, which starts at $69,125.
According to USA Today, "BMW says straight price comparisons aren't fair," given the 2014 model's increased size, lower curb weight and added standard equipment over the 2013 model. When looking at the prices of rivals in its class, the new X5 is still more expensive. The Mercedes-Benz M-Class starts at $48,175, the Acura MDX starts at $43,185 and the Porsche Cayenne starts at $50,575, all including destination.
For 2014, the 35i models are powered by BMW's turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, rated at 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. This engine carries over unchanged from 2013. The 35d features a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo diesel engine that makes 255 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque, which is a loss of 10 horsepower and 12 pound-feet of torque over the 2013 model. The 50i has a 4.4-liter V8 rated at 445 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque, which is an increase of 45 horsepower and 30 pound-feet of torque over the 2013 model's V8 option. All X5 models have an eight-speed automatic transmission. The EPA has yet to publish fuel economy information for the 2014 X5, but for reference, the 2013 xDrive35i is rated at 16/23 mpg city/highway, the diesel xDrive35d at 19/26 mpg and the xDrive50i at 14/20 mpg.
BMW says the 2014 X5 comes with more standard equipment, including an engine start-stop feature, iDrive navigation with a touchpad and a 10.2-inch display and a 40/20/40 split-folding second-row seat. A two-passenger third-row seat is optional. BMW offers a few trim lines for each model that add features and equipment to the X5. These trims include the Luxury Line, xLine and M Sport.
To Car and Driver, the new X5 appears "a little chunkier" than the 2013 model, but points out that BMW claims to have reduced the new model's curb weight by about 170 to 230 pounds.
The gas-powered 35i and 50i models will hit showrooms in the fourth quarter of this year, while the diesel model will arrive in early 2014.
In the market for a BMW X5 or another luxury midsize SUV? Check out the U.S. News rankings of this year's best cars. Then, look for a great deal on a new car by checking out this month's best car deals. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.


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Even though Chinese food was the first Asian cuisine embraced by Americans, it has steadily succumbed to the fierce competition and more 'exotic' flavors of Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Thai. Your standard storefront Chinese joint might be passe, but that doesn't mean there aren't some great Chinese dishes to be had–especially when you get to neighborhoods like Flushing, Queens, where restaurants tend to specialize in regional cooking.
My favorite province would have to be Sichuan, a region in southwest China known for it's spicy cuisine and prodigious use of chilies. Of course you've heard of the legendary Sichuan Hot Pot, a steaming cauldron of red chilies into which tofu, meats, and vegetables are dipped and eaten. Another fairly well-known Sichuan dish would be kung pao chicken, which I love for its burnt chilies and roasted peanuts. This is one fast and easy dish that you don't need to leave home to savor.
Provided, of course, that you have all the ingredients at hand. There are a few special items you'll need for this one that will require a prior trip to the Asian store, but once you have them on hand, quick and tasty stir-frys are right there within your reach. (And it goes without saying that you have a wok.)
Though I have tried many different recipes for kung pao, this one comes from Fuchsia Dunlop's excellent cookbook, Land Of Plenty: Authentic Sichuan Recipes Personally Gathered In The Chinese Province of Sichuan. Dunlop explored Sichaun province and its cuisine like I did Sri Lanka's, and her efforts certainly paid off well.
Gong Bao (Kung Pao) Chicken
2 boneless chicken breasts (about 2/3 pound)
3 cloves of garlic and an equivalent amount of fresh ginger
5 scallions (white parts only)
1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional) [my addition]
2 Tbsp. peanut oil
a generous handful of dried red chilies (at least 10)
1 Tsp. whole Sichuan pepper
2/3 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
marinade: 1 tsp. Shaoxing rice wine or medium dry sherry
1 1/2 tsp. potato flour or 2 1/4 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. water
sauce: 3 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. potato flour or 1 1/8 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. dark soy sauce
1 tsp. light soy sauce
3 tsp. Chinkiang or black Chinese vinegar
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 Tbsp. chicken stock or water
1.) Cut the chicken as evenly as possible into 1/2 inch strips and then cut these into small cubes.
2.) Peel and thinly slice the garlic and ginger, and chop the scallions into chunks as long as their diameter (to match the chicken cubes). Snip the chilies in half or into 2-inch sections. Wearing rubber gloves, discard as many seeds as possible.
3.) Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl—if you dip your fingers in, you can taste the sweet-sour base of the gong bao flavor.
4.) Season the wok, then add 2 Tbsp. of oil and heat over high flame. When the oil is hot but not yet smoking, add the chilies and Sichaun pepper and stir fry briefly until they are crisp and the oil is spicy and fragrant. Take care not to burn the spices (you can remove the wok from the heat if necessary to prevent overheating).
5.) Quickly add the chicken and fry over a high flame, stirring constantly. As soon as the chicken cubes have separated, add the ginger, garlic, and scallions and continue to stir fry for a few minutes until they are fragrant and the meat is cooked through (test one of the larger pieces to make sure).
6.) Give the sauce a stir and add it to the wok, continuing to stir and toss. As soon as the sauce has become thick and shiny, add the peanuts, stir them in, and serve.
Variations: This same dish can be made with pork or shrimp; and cashews or walnuts can be substituted for peanuts.
serves 2-4 (with rice)


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Having visited Donegal previously, Kathryn and myself could not wait to get back! We ended up booking two days and luckily, the two days turned out to be fantastic. We had great weather and no rain. In fact, it only started raining when we got back to the car after our last sunrise shoot.
We had a few places in mind to shoot. In no particular order there were Malin Head, Fanad Lighthouse, Crohy Arch and Great Pollet Arch.
Great Pollet Arch
Finding the Great Pollet Arch (also known as Elephants Rock) proved somewhat difficult. We followed a road that seemed promising but it ended too soon. This led to exploring a few fields and along a cliff face. There seemed to be no sign the arch but again perseverance paid off. We eventually found it. We took a few photos from up high on the cliff. We then made our way down to the beach level and set up to take a few shots. We had to hurry as it seemed the tide was coming in and we didn't want to get stranded there. We made our way back to the car and as we reached the car, it started to drizzle. The drizzle turned into rain and it rained for the rest of the day. Our timing was impeccable for once.


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Packaging concepts and design for range of meal base sauces
We were briefed to look at branding and packaging design for a new range of meal solutions to be pitched by our client to Tesco.
This Simply Add range started life in the shape of a concept presentation we created for our client, including packaging design, visualisation, point of sale, promotional leaflets and roller banners for our client's presentation.
The concept was successfully sold in to Tesco, who took the designs in house for some further development, and was then rolled out in store.


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After growing its overall resort portfolio by 20% and its room count by 13% in 2014, AMResorts is not resting on its laurels, with much more growth scheduled for 2015 and beyond.
AMResorts opened five new properties in 2014, including entering two new countries with Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica and Dreams Sugar Bay St. Thomas.
Also in 2014, the company grew its hotel presence in Mexico by 12%, with the openings of Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa, Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres, and Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort.
"AMResorts' efforts in 2014 focused on entering new destinations and growing our footprint in tried and true markets, and we reaped the rewards with over 90% occupancy upon opening at several of our new resorts," said Gonzalo del Peon, AMResorts President.
"Beyond reaching the 16,000 room count milestone, our focus continues to be on expanding significantly and steadily by exceeding customers' desires in 2015 and beyond."
Maintaining this momentum, AMResorts has announced five new resort contracts in the first quarter of 2015. The new deals will expand the company's footprint in the Dominican Republic with Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa and Dreams Dominicus La Romana; Mexico with Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa; Costa Rica with Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica; and to Aruba for the first time with Zoëtry® Isla Di Oro Aruba.
AMResorts will open 8 properties over the next 3 years, including 3 new-builds. Here's a synopsis:
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya: This 434-room, adults-only resort is situated on Akumal Beach.The property is set to open Nov. 1, 2015.
Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa: Scheduled to open November 2015, this 169-room property will be the second resort under the Breathless Resort & Spa brand.
Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa: Scheduled to open in March 2016, this 500-room property is the third under AMResorts' new Breathless Resorts & Spas brand of all-adult resorts appealing to singles, couples and friends, and is located a short 15-minute drive from CUN.
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort: A new family-friendly resort in the private Playa Mujeres Resort complex, featuring 450 spacious rooms and suites, and offering guests access to the complex's amenities, including a marina and a championship 18-hole, Greg Norman designed golf course. The resort is slated to open in 2016.
Dreams Dominicus La Romana: Expanding the Dreams Resorts & Spas' footprint in the Dominican Republic, this property features 385 rooms and suites in Bayahibe, only 10 minutes away from La Romana.
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa: The 470-room, adults-only resort is located within the gated, luxury community of Cap Cana, a new destination for the company.
Zoëtry Isla Di Oro Aruba: Coming in 2018, the intimate 126-suite resort will bring the Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts brand to Aruba for the first time.
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica: Marking AMResorts' second resort in Costa Rica, the company will renovate and re-open the existing Papagayo Resort & Spa under the adults-only Secrets Resorts & Spa brand on Nov. 11, 2015. Featuring 202 suites, the resort is located on a private beach in the Papagayo Peninsula in the Guanacaste region.
Dreams Buenaventura Panama: Located in a community of luxury villas and high-end resorts minutes away from RIH, the 614-suite property offers lush gardens, lagoons, a white sand beach and the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Design par-72 championship golf course. Dreams Buenaventura is AMResorts' first property in the destination and is slated for completion in 2016.
Upon completion, these newest additions will take the grand total of AMResorts' branded hotels to 45 with a combined 17,087 rooms in 23 destinations across Mexico, Costa Rica, Curaçao, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St. Thomas, Panama and Aruba.


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To the casual observer, sometimes a media storm can seem large and when a story appears in several media outlets, it gains credibility. For a couple of days, the media has been full of news about the partisan use of NDP MPs offices. Our own MP, Mike Sullivan even got a mention.
Looking more closely, it seems that far from being a media storm, it is a single article put out by Joan Bryden of the Canadian Press and faithfully reprinted for example, here, here, here and here… My esteemed colleague Adam rightly covered it because it is news with a local ingredient. Ms Bryden is also the source of other stories about the NDP – concerning the use of satellite offices.
It would be improper to suggest that the Tories and Liberals are feeding Ms. Bryden story ideas. It is also an unfounded suggestion that Mr. Mulcair's recently improved polling numbers are giving the back room boys in Canada's traditional ruling parties unwanted bowel movements.
This month, both the Tories and Liberals are about to be battered by a political tsunami courtesy of their colleagues in the Senate. There are no NDP Senators so the Libs and Cons will be feeling the full wrath of the people. Voters, who have no patience with the concept that Senators are easily confused by forms and may have been tricked into filling them out fraudulently. With more than 100 from the 'Chamber of Sober Second Thought', being asked to justify their claims, hearing about Nancy Ruth enduring deprivations such as cold Camembert and broken crackers is a prescription for high blood pressure.
While such a callous lack of understanding on the part of the public they so selflessly serve must hurt, Mike Duffy's trial will be in the headlines this month and unless Nigel Wright can perform witchcraft, lots more pain will be inflicted, hence the need for artificial public outrage.
Allegedly, Mr. Sullivan used his constituency office to gather people for a rally. Having been inside Mr. Sullivan's poky headquarters, it might be easier to have gathered them into something more spacious such as a phone booth.
There is no doubt that partisan activities occur in riding offices. Does the public expect that an MP step outside the office to discuss party strategy? Regardless, is doubtful that the NDP are any better or worse than the Liberals and Tories. The latter two have had more experience in hiding it. One is left to wonder, was this strategy on the part of the Tories and Liberals concocted in a riding office or in the PMO? No doubt that would be illegal too.
As the old saying goes, the first casualty in any war is the truth.


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Disclaimer: The contents of this website are mine personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. government or the Peace Corps.
One year. One year of service. 14 months in country, 1 incredible journey. Life as a Peace Corps Volunteer is not nearly as simple as one might think. Survival on some days takes a strength much deeper than you can possibly imagine. One of the biggest struggles for volunteers is the deep loneliness at site. We are often miles away from the nearest volunteer, separated by several provinces from our good friends, and ensconced in a daily routine where we are supposed to create support networks in the village.
In the village, we are constantly surrounded by people, under continual supervision, examined as we undertake even the smallest of tasks. But- there is a sense of knowing people without being known yourself. Folks at site know me superficially, but they don't know my challenges, internal battles, or my life pre-South Africa.
Though one of the goals of Peace Corps is facilitating cultural exchange, this goal often sanitizes relationships. We are viewed as representatives of an entire country and most questions posed to us relate to American stereotypes: everyone in the U.S. is rich, life must be like Keeping up with the Kardashians, and we all know celebrities. Not exactly my reality.
And so, lacking the anonymity of a big city that enables you to be alone without feeling lonely, the microscopic nature of village life ensures that everyone knows who you are without them ever getting to know you. I long to be known, to be seen, to be heard. I yearn for someone to ask my favorite type of music and recall that I said nope not gospel as I'm Jewish. I would love to be able to have conversations that go beyond the weather, teaching, or food.
But I am not of this society. No matter my level of ability in Setswana or continued presence in the community, I will remain Rea or Elysa in the village, a shadow of myself- one who constantly smiles, has it all together, and probably goes to town too often.
I seek this kinship from other volunteers, friends, and family at home- and as much as I wish to be known for myself in my daily life, I recognize that one day I will miss this persona: this chameleon who easily attaches herself to South African life despite a soul seeking to burst free.


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Keller Williams and WMD'S January 25, 2008 House of Blues
Better Than: Spending your evening trimming Grandma's corns for gas money.
Before I dig into the show, let me first drop my disclaimer: Going into the House of Blues I was about as familiar with Keller Williams and WMD'S as I am with the underground world of Dutch porn, meaning I know enough to bullshit my way through a conversation, but I'm not a knowledgeable fan. That being said, I went to this show with much more anticipation than any Dutch porn has ever merited from me. That's saying a lot. I love porn.
My anticipation was well met right off the bat with powerful, transient nodes of musical bliss. This band takes simplicity and disguises it as complex rhythms, time signatures and expressive dynamics. I think Keller Williams has found the perfect hybrid of improvisation and structure, which pleases the jam band type as well as the trained musical ear.
The audience was led on a supersonic ride through musical metaphor and color-splashed rhythm. The reaction when there was a break in the action (and the action was nearly nonstop) was not one of deafening applause and shrill whistles, but one of appreciation. The crowd really bonded with the foursome on stage, following each note and facial expression with the intensity of a child watching Disney on Ice. Thank God Williams didn't sport skates.
The WMD'S, Keller Williams' conglomeration of highly-talented musicians (Jeff Sipe, drums; Keith Moseley, bass and guitar; Gibb Droll, guitar), synced with the crowd, and the entire performance felt like we were all sitting around a living room together, passing a bowl and losing ourselves in a creative vibe. The WMD'S kept building and building the music into a sea of hands and cheers and colors and lights, like a Southern Baptist revival where someone spiked the punch.
Little samples and tidbits of songs were more prevalent than on a Kanye record, and every nibble tasted great. The bluegrass-inspired version of Prince's "Kiss" was a real treat, and the cover of G-Love's "Back of the Bus" put a smile on everyone's face as we all drifted back to memories of middle school bus rides with our truest friends. Keller Williams' clever use of effects for his vocals and guitar added flavor as well. My new phrase to describe Keller Williams and WMD'S is phunktry. Barefoot Appalachian bluegrass fused with freestyle funk with a touch of old school country to create the group's unique sound.
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The show left me with a revitalized appreciation for true musicianship. Keller Williams and the WMD'S were so tight you could bounce a silver dollar off of their aura, yet their instant camaraderie with the audience put everyone at ease to simply enjoy an incredible performance. -- Darren Burgfeld
Critic's Notebook Personal Bias: As someone who has played trombone for too many years to count, I really liked Williams' vocal trombone solos. They made me want to run out to the car and grab my horn.
By the Way: This tour will stay relatively close this weekend, heading to Austin to La Zona Rosa tonight, so make the calls you need to make and get that road trip together.
Artist Suggestion: If you like Keller Williams and WMD'S, then check out Austin's The Illustrated Band, G Love & Special Sauce and The Non.


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Seahawks' family feel starts with safeties Thomas, Chancellor
RENTON — The bonding of a championship team, the meshing in the middle of what has become among the top NFL defenses of the last 40 years, didn't begin on a practice field.
It wasn't hatched in a draft room or at the NFL combine. Or even in any games.
It began over a 2010 episode of "Family Guy" inside a hotel room in suburban Bellevue.
Pete Carroll was in his first spring as the Seahawks' coach. Even though Seattle had veteran Lawyer Milloy at safety that season, Carroll and his staff knew that would be the last of Milloy's 15 seasons in the league. They knew the foundation upon which the team would build its defense and thus its identity would be first-round draft choice Earl Thomas and fifth-round pick Kam Chancellor as the safeties.
But before those two could co-exist as free and strong safeties in the middle of the defense, they had to get along with each other. So Carroll made the ultra-intense, football-only Thomas room with the less-heralded, less-accomplished Chancellor in the team hotel during minicamps and training camp the spring and summer of 2010.
"The first time I did meet him we were in a hotel watching 'Family Guy,'" Thomas said Thursday of the animated Fox television series, an adult-themed cartoon lampooning American culture. "That was kind of awkward because all I did was watch SportsCenter back then."
Five years later, as he and Thomas anchor the Seahawks' defense against Green Bay in the NFC Championship Game, Chancellor laughed at the memory.
"Yeah, he called me weird for watching 'Family Guy,'" Chancellor said with a deep, almost sheepish chuckle. "I don't know, I just like watching 'Family Guy.' There's a lot of humor to it."
For most. Not so much for Thomas, though. He seems to only smile when he tackles, hits and intercepts.
"You've got to be a person with an open mind, though. You've got to have an open mind and like to hear jokes and stuff like that," Chancellor said. "I mean, it's just a lot of humor in that show.
"Yeah, you have to (laugh) sometimes. He takes his job very seriously, which he should. Sometimes you've got to loosen him up sometimes, show him how to have a little fun, a little dry humor."
Did Thomas at least ask Chancellor to change the channel?
"No, I didn't. I didn't," he said. "I just asked him, 'Bruh, you watch 'Family Guy?'' like that.
"And that was it."
Now Thomas is a two-time All-Pro. His partner, Chancellor, has been picked for multiple Pro Bowls and came with two votes of joining Thomas as an All-Pro this winter. They are the centerpieces of the "Legion of Boom."
They have an unspoken understanding of where each one is going, where the other will be during plays. That makes the middle of Seattle's top-ranked secondary a pair of harmonious, hard-hitting heroes.
Thomas is the freest of free safeties who relies on his preparation and his instincts to react to the ball. Chancellor is more assignment-true, thumping ball carriers closer to the trenches like a linebacker while still covering tight ends, running backs and wide receivers inside and out.
"It's crazy how when you come together and you never dream of right now," Thomas said. "We just talk about how good we want to be. But when you actually put the action in and you actually see it come to life, that's special."
Thomas and Chancellor unabashedly use another word not all that common in football to describe what bonds them to each other and their teammates.
Yes, "love" is a large reason why the Seahawks have led the league in fewest points allowed for three consecutive regular seasons. Seattle's is the first defense to do that since the 1969-71 Minnesota Vikings.
It's yet another example of Carroll's vision for rebuilding the Seahawks, and how he acted upon it — through trust and relationships.
It's why the team's road rooming list pairs Cooper Helfet and Marshawn Lynch. Helfet is a former lacrosse player at private Johns Hopkins and a part-time model and son of a South African. Lynch is from a hard part of Oakland and an independent personality.
"Coach Carroll is a mastermind in a lot of ways," Thomas said. "We didn't see it. But he saw it."
The result is a core reason the Seahawks cite for being one victory away from becoming the first team since the 1982-83 Washington Redskins to win consecutive NFC titles at home, and the first NFL team to reach the Super Bowl after winning it since the 2003-04 New England Patriots.
Trust. And that belief starts inside the self-proclaimed "Legion of Boom" secondary.
"My first year starting, my second year (with the Seahawks in 2011), I saw it," Chancellor said. "I saw the group. We started in the back unit first. We started the 'LOB' thing. We wanted to create that bond, that brotherhood, that playing-for-one-another thing and the love for one another. And when we created that and seeing how powerful that was, we were like, 'Oh, man! We need to get this around.'
"And that's when we started believing."
Chancellor brings the "bam." That fist-into-hand pounding celebration he does after many of his big plays, such as last week's team-playoff-record 90-yard interception return for a touchdown?
"It's my 'Bam Bam gavel.'" Chancellor said. "... So this is what you hit when the court is in session. They hit it with the gavel. It's the 'Bam Bam gavel."
Thomas brings the speed and nose for the ball.
"We understand each other's responsibility on the field. We understand where we're supposed to be, and we try to funnel the ball to one another," Chancellor said. "We always talk about how we want to just run around all game: Just run, just run, just run, and whatever leverage you're on, I'm on your opposite leverage. So if you miss, I'm going to make it up on the other leverage.
"So I think that communication, that understanding, just knowing where we're going to be, where each other is going to be and what we're going to do, it just helps us out a lot."
And believe this: Thomas and Chancellor see Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers as blocking their path to getting back to the Super Bowl. The key to the title is stopping him.
"I just respect him as a football player, in general," Thomas said. "You can tell that he knows the game. He has a lot of confidence back there."
As for that partially torn calf that's limited Rodgers in practice this week but didn't stop him from throwing for 316 yards and three touchdowns to beat Dallas last weekend in the divisional round, Thomas is counting on Rodgers' best Sunday.
"I think he's going to find a way to protect himself, but we've really got to know that, too," Thomas said. "Obviously I think with him, you have to blast on the deep balls.
"I'm not buying into this leg issue. I'm not buying into it. I saw him scramble close to the goal line on the Cowboys, so he's not fooling me with that."
And about that episode of "Family Guy" five years ago: Who ultimately won that battle over the remote in their hotel room?
"Most of the time he'd either be asleep or on his phone," Chancellor said, laughing again. "So I watched "Family Guy" as much as I wanted."
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