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From the extensive amount of time I've spent looking at infographics on the internet and classing that as 'study', I saw so many incorporating a banner with text in it. And I decided that I wanted to do this too.
I Googled searched for a tutorial on how to do it, and so many videos popped up that were all over 10 minutes long – I didn't have that much time, we live in the age of the internet for goodness sake's! Luckily I found one that was only 4 minutes long and it turned out to be exactly what I wanted.
Here is the link to the video.
You pretty much just make a few rectangles, add in some anchor points, duplicate a couple of items and then stick them all together! Nothing that we haven't done in tutorials before, just a more elaborate way of putting them all together.
It's a super easy skill to learn and something that can easily be used to add flare to your work, and add in an extra exciting component. I think it works well in my header, which you will be able to see with my next work in progress piece.


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You come home from vacation. You're relaxed. You're refreshed. Then you check your cell phone bill to find $800 due, and you wonder whether your cab is still outside. You know, so it can run you over.
International roaming rates are nothing to mess around with, so it's important to know what you're on the hook for before you travel abroad. We've surveyed the mobile landscape and picked out the carriers and plans that are most friendly to frequent out-of-country travelers.
While there are some good options from U.S.-based carriers right now (much better than in the past), it's always worth your time to research carriers in your destination country, especially if you want high-speed data access.
Buying a cheap prepaid phone when you get off the plane can often be much more cost-effective than using your usual plan abroad. Or, you can call your carrier and ask whether your phone is compatible with international SIM cards. If so, you can buy a prepaid SIM in your destination country and simply pop it into your phone for access to the local network.
Best postpaid international roaming plans
For most countries, T-Mobile's Simple Choice plan is where it's at. Included with every Simple Choice plan is unlimited texting and 2G data in more than 140 countries. Talk is only 20 cents a minute, a relative bargain compared with other international voice rates. If you can't go without high-speed data for the trip, T-Mobile offers three tiers of high-speed data packs:
- Single-day pass: $15 for 100MB
- One-week pass: $25 for 200MB
- Two-week pass: $50 for 500MB
In Mexico and Canada, you get access to your monthly 4G LTE data allotment, plus unlimited talk and text, all included with your plan. No other carrier comes close to beating that.
If you plan on traveling to South America often, Sprint's Open World international add-on — which you can sign up for at no charge — is worth a look. Except for Cuba, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, Sprint allows unlimited talk and text in North and South America, plus gives you 1GB of 3G data — all for free. After you use that data, Sprint charges $30 per GB, a relatively good price for data abroad, especially since you're only charged for the data you actually use.
Sprint offers competitive rates in many other countries, too: 20 cents per minute to talk, unlimited texting and a $30-per-GB data rate.
- T-Mobile Simple Choice International Roaming
- Price: Included with any Simple Choice plan (starts at $50/month)
- At a glance: Unlimited text and 2G data in over 140 countries, calls are 20 cents/min
- Why we like it: You'll hardly ever have to worry about international roaming rates
- Sprint Open World
- Price: Available for free to anyone on Sprint (plans start at $40/month)
- At a glance: Unlimited talk and text in most of North and South America, with 1GB of high-speed data; competitive rates elsewhere
- Why we like it: Offers free high-speed data in most of North and South America
Things to Know
- T-Mobile: You have the potential to get 4G LTE in Mexico and Canada, but it's not guaranteed everywhere. Wi-Fi calls back to the U.S., Canada and Mexico are free from included countries. Wi-Fi calls between included countries are charged at the same rate as mobile talk, 20 cents per minute.
- Sprint: The actual speed of the promised 1GB "high-speed data" depends on the country and location. Sprint only promises up to 3G speeds, not 4G LTE.
How They Compare
- Verizon: $10 for every day you use your phone outside of the country. (In Mexico and Canada, it's just $2 a day per line.) You keep your Verizon talk, text and data allowances with you. This means possible 4G LTE data speeds (depending on the country), but you could be paying $140 if you use your phone every day during a two-week trip. If you don't plan on using your phone daily, Verizon could be worthwhile. Available in over 100 countries. (Verizon also offers monthly and pay-as-you-go international roaming prices.)
- AT&T: The basic international plan costs an extra $30 per month for unlimited texting, $1-per-minute talk rates, and 120MB of 2G data (25 cents per MB afterward). Available in roughly 190 countries.
Best prepaid international roaming plans
Only two prepaid carriers allow international roaming beyond North America: Google's Project Fi and Metro PCS.
Until recently, Project Fi was invite-only but is now open to anyone. If you can live with some of its restrictions (like offering only three kinds of phones), Google's unconventional mobile service can actually get you great international roaming rates in over 120 countries, especially on data. While abroad with Project Fi, you get up to 3G data speeds (depending on the country) at a rate of $10 per GB, plus unlimited texts. You'll be charged only for the data you use, with no overage fees. Voice rates in most frequently visited countries are 20 cents per minute and can be even cheaper over Wi-Fi.
Metro PCS' World Calling add-on has a good bit of South America covered, plus Mexico, Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Japan and Thailand. World Calling costs $10 extra per month and gets you 200 minutes of talk, 200 text messages to send (unlimited received) and 200MB of data while you're in those countries.
- Project Fi International Roaming
- Price: Included with $20/month base plan
- At a glance: Unlimited texting and relatively cheap voice calls in 120+ countries, 3G data at $10/GB
- Why we like it: No one else offers such a great price on 3G data speeds abroad
- Metro PCS World Calling
- Price: $10/month on top of a required $50 or $60/month base plan
- At a glance: 200 minutes of talk, 200 texts and 200MB of data in select countries
- Why we like it: The only traditional prepaid carrier to offer international roaming outside of North America
Things to Know
- Project Fi: You'll have only three phone options: the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6. Stateside, Project Fi uses a combination of Sprint's network and T-Mobile's, plus public Wi-Fi when available.
- Metro PCS: It also offers Canada Unlimited service and Mexico Unlimited service, each at $5 per month. You get unlimited texts and calls within either Mexico or Canada, plus access to as much data as your Metro PCS plan allows, although you're not guaranteed 4G LTE speeds while outside of the U.S.
This article first appeared at NerdWallet.

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Head nurse on Scrubs / THU 9-26-13 / Dance reminiscent of horse's gait / Golden treasure in Bilbo Baggins riddle / Thickness measures / Darth Vader locale / Acid-burned Bat-villain / 30 Rock character or first name of his portrayer
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Constructor: Tom Pepper and Victor Barocas
Relative difficulty: Easy
THEME: CLOCK (41A: Instrument that hints at the missing parts of certain answers in this puzzle) — border answers must all be preceded by the numbers they would represent were the grid a CLOCK face
Theme answers:
- 13D: Acid-burned Bat-villain (2 FACE)
- 38D: Like some circuses (3 RING)
- 63D: Like barbershop harmony (4 PART)
- 72A: Fin (5 SPOT)
- 71A: Like a die (6-SIDED)
- 70A: Sailors' domain (7 SEAS)
- 58D: Length of a Beatles "week" (8 DAYS)
- 26D: Popular women's shoe seller (9 WEST)
- 1D: Annual Car & Driver list (10 BEST)
- 1A: It has a red striped (11 BALL)
- 5A: A gross (12 DOZEN)
Word of the Day: "I AM A CAMERA" (65A: Play that was the basis for "Cabaret") —
I Am a Camera is a 1951 Broadway play inspired by Christopher Isherwood's novel Goodbye to Berlin which is part of The Berlin Stories. The title is a quote taken from the novel's first page ("I am a camera with its shutter open, quite passive, recording, not thinking."). (wikipedia)
BALL or ___ BEST and I kept having trouble shaking the phrase HALF DOZEN from my head because of the proximity of those answers, so I just plowed ahead thinking "OK ... think numbers somehow!" But then I finally got into the center with CLOCK. And then I was done, and *then* could look at how elegantly the theme was executed. It's very simple, especially insofar as it appropriates what is essentially a generic 78-word crossword grid shape. Nothing physical about this puzzle lets you know what's coming. Most of the fill is 3- to 5-letters. Very unprepossessing. And yet there are still some nice longer answers in there—the grid is especially lively for a 78-worder—and the payoff is nice. Icky fill is minimal. Good job.
I was surprised at how quickly I blew through this thing (well under 5) considering the whole HALF DOZEN confusion and the fact that I botched / didn't know / couldn't get *both* cross-references. If I knew the Bilbo Baggins riddle, I forgot it. And ENTER / INTO was just ... not forthcoming. If "a contract" had been in parentheses after [Sign], I might have grasped it more easily. But the whole "as..." thing threw me. That "as..." kind of implies that you're providing simply one example, where in this case you are providing really the only example. No one would consider [Sign] and "ENTER / INTO" synonyms except in the case where "contract" was the object. Clue is fair, in that there is precedent for it, but my brain just couldn't process it. Also had LEER for PEER, which really gunked things up for a bit. MILS was not coming easily, and so I was in real danger there (for a few moments) of getting totally bogged down in the SE. But then I thought about it, and LAMPS had to be right, so everything worked out. I'm vaguely ashamed that ODIC a. was a gimme, and b. helped me out Considerably in the ENTER / INTO region.
- 43A: ___ Fayed, last romantic partner of Princess Diana (DODI) — this clue creeped me out. I know it's accurate, but the phrase "romantic partner" feels almost prurient. Euphemistically prurient.
- 61A: Dance reminiscent of a horse's gait (GALOP) — I once put the plural of this word at 1A. Oh, 2009 me. So young, so stupid.
- 54D: Head nurse on "Scrubs" (CARLA) — I had something else here at first. I forget what. I thought I didn't know this answer, and apparently I didn't. But then I did.
- 68A: "30 Rock" character, or the first name of his portrayer (TRACY) — one of the more reliably funny actors/characters on network TV.
Signed, Rex Parker, King of CrossWorld


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As a teenager, I had an entire list of things that I wanted in a man. He had to be tall, dark (preferably greek), funny, read Eastern philosophy, dress with style, play soccer, have bigger arms then me, and like every song ever written or sung by Robert Smith. After a few broken hearts and years of figuring out what I don't want, that list began to read more like a post office job application and benefits package: must pass a drug test, must offer proof of clean driving record, has 401k and stock options, military experience preferred, and has never been convicted of a felony. Yet after 3+ years of relationship bliss I have some advice for things every person must add to their 'desirables' list. The person must:
1. Challenge you to think differently with kindness and humor
2. Like every song ever written or sung by Robert Smith (will make every list, every time)
3. Be able to make an amazing breakfast and/or homemade BBQ sauce on cue
Trust me, these things are critical to happiness. Oh, and the 401k and felony things are good too.
BBQ Jackfruit with Pickled Onions & Wasabi Potato Salad *v/gf
Our first experience with Jackfruit was at the Green Owl Cafe in Madison, WI where we had our minds straight blown off. The texture was so much like shredded meats that we were suspicious, and you can tell how excited we are by a meal when we begin using all available table 'instruments' to conduct a full-on biologic dissection of the food in hopes of recreating the dish at home.
Jackfruit grows in clusters of giant pods hanging from a tree most commonly in the Philippines, Jamaica and India. Everything from the seeds to the 'bulbs' or meat of the fruit to the inedible rind can be used, yet the common uses are canning the 'bulbs' (as you see below), grinding down the seeds to be used for flour, or cooking the bulbs down in coconut milk to be made into ice cream, jams, or chutney. Most often you will see Jackfruit listed on a Thai menu but, much like tofu, Jackfruit takes on the flavor of the sauce and closely resembles the texture of pulled pork in this dish.
Ingredients in BBQ Jackfruit:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Whisk above ingredients into a bowl, then add:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave
- 1 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce if not making gluten-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Hot sauce, to taste (we heart Siracha)
- salt and pepper, to taste
To complete the jackfruit, dice 1/2 a large onion and saute for 4-6 minutes in a deep skillet. Meanwhile, drain the jackfruit and use fingers to separate until appears shredded. Once its broken apart, add the jackfruit to the skillet of BBQ sauce and simmer until jackfruit softens, another 4-6 minutes.
Ingredients in Pickled Onions:
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cold water
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp sugar or agave
- 1 hit of Siracha, or other hot sauce to taste
- 1 red onion, sliced thin in rings
Wasabi Potato Salad *v/gf
As lame and adult as it sounds, I promise you that you having one go-to dish to bring to a friends barbecue is WAY cooler then showing up half-ass with store bought stale, tasteless cookies or some dumpy noodle salad. Nothing says "I'm hear for the beer" like not making any effort. This potato salad takes about 10-15 minutes start to finish and gives us crazy party cred.
- 10 medium red potatoes, golf ball sized, boiled
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 4 chopped sweet pickles
- 1/2 dijon mustard
- 2-3 tbsp wasabi paste
- 2 tbsp veganaise
- salt and pepper
Mix together in a bowl and apply directly to the inside of your mouth.


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Lahore Suicide bombing Attack 13 People Killed, Including 2 Police Officers
On mall road Lahore once again very sad incident happened last night, according to the Pakistan media team we come to know that it's a suicide attack which was done o mall road because of which thirteen people were killed including two officers of police one of them was D.I.G traffic police his name was Ahmed Mubeen and second officer was S.S.P his name was Ahem Gondal.
According to the Pakistan local media news there was also a big number of injured people, some of the news channels said that the amount of injured people was more than Hundred people, many of them is still in serious condition doctors are trying their level best to save human life's.
If we take look on time of that bad incident according to the reports the suicide attack time was 6 pm on time of protest which was of pharmacies against Government people of protest was on road to record their protest against government suddenly a big noise blast happened their which took life of many innocent people.
Blast was so noisy and strong that the mirrors of nearly buildings were also broken on blast time everyone was running here and there to find save shutter, but the damage was done in few seconds and many people of Lahore lost their lives which made an upset atmosphere once again in Pakistan.
Mall Road Lahore suicide bomb attack which took the life's of DIG Traffic Police Captain Ahmed Mubeen was from Quetta.
He got his earlier education from Islamic School Quetta metric from Islamia High School, His school gave us number of talented students.
After completing his education he was selected for the military training academy Sandhurst Commission. Very soon he got progress achievement and soon he was reached the rank of Captain. Meanwhile,
SSP Operations Zahid Akram Gondal was also killed in Lahore bomb attack his hometown was Lahore, He belongs from Mandi Bahauddin District mlkual, however, he was in his residence Safari Villas Bahria Town Lahore.


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Greetings, dear readers! I had spoken to you earlier about perhaps a peek at the tags I've created for Elizabeth's "Creative Breathing" Merry Christmas Tag Swap and for Cindy's "Around the Neighborhood" tag swap. Failing to take pictures of my work (I am SO BAD ABOUT THAT!) I will use the photographs from Elizabeth's blog to show you:
As many of you who have followed me for a while know...I am a cowgirl at heart. I have (over the years) acquired some of the sweetest and dearest little cowboy and cowgirl images...this one in particular, with his red and green outfit and little puppy, make me think of Christmas. I just HAD to find a way to use it on my tags! The tags are a miniscule 2.5 x 3.5 (and, as usual, I made them all the wrong size to begin with, then had to think of a way to recreate those tags on tags cut the right size...) Elizabeth, I don't know HOW I seem to ALWAYS manage to get the instructions wrong, but I always have SO MUCH FUN making the tags the wrong way or using the wrong size or making the wrong amount! One year, I made over 30 tags, thinking that was the proper number...instead, I discovered I had made nearly twenty too many! E and I still laugh over the the Great Valentine Debacle! (as it has come to be known)
One of the great blessings of blogging is the friends you meet along the way...Elizabeth of Creative Breathing is one of those "kindred spirits" who has creativity flowing through her very veins...the woman is a one woman workshop of all things CUTE!
New Year's Eve Craft along...since we were up all night anyway! It was SO MUCH FUN I'm doing it again THIS year! YAY!)
Also, I created tags for Cindy of Rick Rack N Gingham's Neighborhood Ornament Tag Swap:
Cindy enticed us with these sweeties:
"To be in this swap....your ornament needs to be a House or an RV
Decorated "Christmasy"...and it needs to remind each of us
of your BLOG...and have your Name and Blog Name on it.
Front and back need to be decorated!
It can range from 3-6 inches...remember it goes on a tree."
So here's my take on the swap:
It's my little canned ham, Mary Lou! The other side says, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas!" The penants and "lights" were paintstakingly cut and created by hand (the "seed beads" used as lights were handstrung mind you...WITHOUT A NEEDLE! Oh how I need E's organizational skills in my craft room! lol) THANK GOODNESS I had only to make 7 of the little things (however, as is my fashion, I made a few extra...this picture from E's blog). AND, in very ATYPICAL fashion, I kept one for myself! I just thought it would be so cute on my tinsel tree!
I can't wait to receive my tags from the others...this is truly the most wonderful time of the year!
More soon,
Paula Clare


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Valentine's Day, your anniversary or just a special date night…whatever the special occasion, these are times when you want to break out the fancy ware you received as wedding gifts and have barely used since. To keep your china and crystal looking good for many years of special dinners, take care when washing.
Unless the manufacturer tells you otherwise, china and crystal should be washed by hand. China (especially metal-rimmed, hand-painted or antique) and crystal should not be put in the dishwasher because these dishes can be easily chipped.
As soon as possible after your meal, rinse your glasses and dishes. Rinsing the crystal glasses helps prevent wine and other beverages from staining them. If you need to scrape food off the plates, use a rubber spatula, not silverware to avoid scratching or leaving gray marks on your china.
Cushion Please.
Use a folded towel in the bottom of your sink (on the wash and rinse sides) to cushion the glasses and dishes.
Warm Water.
Wash and rinse in warm water. If the water is too hot for your hands, it's too hot for china and crystal, and sudden changes of temperature can cause dishes and glasses to crack. Wash one at a time to keep the glasses from hitting each other.
Towel Dry.
Air drying can leave spots on your glasses and dishes. Use a lint-free of linen towel to dry.
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Wow! The time is flying by. This is our 5 day countdown to The Arnold Sports Festival 2011 in Columbus, Ohio happening March 4-6. With only 5 days remaining we are really going to be busy preparing for this exciting event.
I am heading home from LA today and as soon as my plane touches down so begins the madness. It's going to be great! Since I have a busy week ahead of me (a speaking engagement in Florida thrown in before the Arnold) I will be packing my bags right back up again after returning home. There will be lots of fitness clothes thrown in there including some of my favorites.
The best part about this year's Arnold is that I will have 3 of my 4 daughters joining me. You'll meet Rachel, Kiersten and Chelsea who all work with me in one way or another to bring you the best of the best of The Eat-Clean Diet and Tosca Reno while all pursuing their own educational paths. You'll recognize Rachel from her editorial contributions and hand modeling in many of my books, you'll recognize Kiersten from The Kitchen Table and Facebook where she spends a lot of her time moderating, and you'll recognize Chelsea from her many beautiful photographs and styling in the books. She'll be taking lots of shots at this year's Arnold too so get camera ready. I love that my girls will be joining me and they can't wait to meet you too so come on over and say hello!
Only 5 days and counting!!


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One of my more macabre and long-standing games that enliven an early morning lie-in a deux, is to muse on what I want put on my headstone.
My favourite, for a couple of years now, is, 'She Made Herself Laugh.' Just that. The irony is, that I have no intention of having a headstone, or any permanent memorial at all. I want my ashes scattered quietly and illicitly in Buckholt Woods near Cranham, where some of my quietest and most illicit activities have taken place. (When I was a LOT younger, naturally. See, it's all a joke to me, even if it's only my ghost that will be laughing out loud. You hear me laughing now, don't you?)
Reflection. I bet you thought I was about to engage in some deep though-provoking musings with life-changing potential. Didn't you? You may even have decided not to read this piece at all, as we all have had it up to here ^^^ with thought provoking musings with life changing potential, haven't we?
Yes, Mary.
I was looking in the mirror this morning ( At last! And not even a good one: they rarely are, that's not the point... .) I was looking in the mirror this morning and an old lady stared back at me.
"Why, hello!" I said, caught somewhat by surprise. "Where did YOU come from?"
There was no reply, naturally. I may be old, but I'm not delusional. Yet.
It was a pivotal moment. I could have attempted to massage away the bags under my eyes, or tried to disguise the wrinkles with make-up ... (And I MAY! I reserve the right!) I might have began a rueful dialogue on the missed opportunities of a lost youth. I didn't do THAT, because I have a habit of taking opportunities, and even making, them if there are none around... .
After a pause, I continued the conversation with the old woman in the mirror:
"Let's not fight," I said, "You can come along for the ride, but you have to promise me that you'll laugh at my puns."
We both smiled, identical smiles, broadly. I'd go as far as to say, very broadly indeed.


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Good form continues
ALTHOUGH it has been a relatively quiet week with the amount of runners we have had, it is great to see the recent run of good results carry on from last weekend. William H Bonney was having his first start over hurdles at Plumpton on Monday after already finishing 2nd in both his bumper starts, running behind two potentially smart horses. On the whole he jumped well and was still babyish running to the line, eventually winning by 2 lengths, he will gain plenty of confidence from this experience and was great to have a winner for Bob and Pauline Scott who have supported the yard for many years.
Cahill was very unlucky not to defy a 12lb rise in the handicap at Wolverhampton on Tuesday afternoon. A horse who seems to have developed a love affair with Wolverhampton after winning by 19 lengths on his first visit here, and nearly holding on to win again yesterday, just getting collared in the closing stages of the race, hopefully he can continue in this rich vein of form.
We have also this morning been able to upload a short video feature onto the website so a massive thank you to Nathan Horrocks and his team at Equine Productions, we hope you enjoy our 'new look' website.


text: Whether boxed or bagged, milk is sold at room temperature, as are eggs. Though this seems a peculiar and possibly dangerous way to store and sell milk, there appears to be no harm in storing milk at room temperature. In fact, the milk here lasts longer than in the States. Everyone is familiar with shuffling through the milk cartons in the grocery store to find the one elusive carton with an expiration date more than a week away. Not so with milk here. Instead of an expiration date, there's a manufacture date stamped on the box. The box then advises that the milk is best if consumed within a 120 days of manufacture. The milk I cut my thumb opening was manufactured on November 7, so despite the absence of refrigeration, it still has two months of shelf life, far longer than you're ever likely to find in the


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This barbecue sauce is always a big hit. It's probably because of the sugar content, but you don't eat barbecue chicken or ribs to lose weight! I don't really like the smoky taste of commercial sauces, so I always make my own and double the recipe. There never seems to be enough, no matter how much I make.
Preparing the meat:
It is important to cook the meat first. This method keeps it tender and succulent.
In a covered roasting tin, bake chicken pieces or ribs for 30 - 40 minutes at 350F or 180C.
Remove from pan and place on a foil covered baking tray.
When the sauce is ready, put a Tablespoonful on each piece of meat.
Return to oven, this time uncovered, and bake until sauce is bubbling and caramelised (about 10 minutes).
Serve the rest of the warm sauce with the meat.
You can, of course, finish the cooking on a barbecue, but it is just as delicious cooked in the oven and it does not make such a mess.
Ingredients for the sauce:
2 oz butter
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup ketchup*
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
18 teaspoon pepper
Preparing the sauce:
Melt the butter and oil together in a small, covered saucepan.
Add the onion and sauté, covered, until soft and golden. (about 5 min)
Add the rest of the ingredients.
Stir, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
A Little Tip:
*If you decide to double the recipe, you can add a tin of chopped tomatoes, drained, instead of doubling the ketchup. There is no need to double either the butter or the oil.


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In January while I was in the Nashville for work, I had the opportunity to meet and work out with Tony Horton, Mr. P90X himself, and listen to him share his thoughts on fitness, exercise and healthy eating.
Your probably already know this, but accidental fitness professional Tony Horton developed P90X, a commercial home exercise regimen that is known for its intensity. The training program uses cross-training (weight training, martial arts, yoga, and calisthenics) and periodization and is combined with a nutrition and dietary supplement plan. The program has grossed over $500 million in sales since its release.
Because I had a busy day planned (meetings, multiple workouts and a plane to catch), I had to get up early to get in my scheduled 12 mile run. I hadn't checked the weather before heading to Nashville so I had packed like it was going to be in the 40s, NOT the mid-teens that I was experiencing. What that meant was I had to do my long run on the treadmill. Boo.
I was scheduled to workout with Tony at 7:00 so I hit the hotel gym at 5:00 to warm-up and get those miles in. The run went surprisingly well and I even managed to watch Jack Reacher, the latest Tom Cruise action flick, while I ran (normally I get motion sick if I try to watch TV while running).
From the hotel gym, I walked over to where I was going to meet Tony for the P90X workout. It goes without saying that my body was incredibly warmed up. When Tony would introduce a move he would show the basic move and then a modification to make the move easier as well as a mod to make it more difficult. Because of being so warmed up and frankly feeling pretty darn good about completing my first 12 mile run on the treadmill, I used the more challenging modifications. The hour long workout was like a greatest hits of his signature P90X moves – some yoga moves, martial arts, plyometrics, calisthenics and more). The time flew by and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the workout (I was never a fan of P90X) and how great I felt after.
Once the workout concluded and Tony and I chatted briefly about my Ironman plans (he said I should add P90X workouts to at least 5 days of each week – ha!), I headed back to my room to shower and get ready for the talk with Tony.
During his hour-long talk, Tony shared his five tips on how to slow the aging process and make exercise an integral part of life.
- Exercise with variety. Many people do the same exercises or workouts day in and day out. Tony suggests doing something different every day. He schedules his workout schedule 7 days at a time and usually manages to exercise 5 to 6 days per week. Every workout is different and that variety is key to preventing boredom, reducing risk of injuries and avoiding the dreaded plateau.
- Consistency. The more you do of a given activity, the better you get. Tony believes that movement in a variety of ways is the fountain of youth. He suggests exercising 5 to 7 days a week for the rest of your life. Create a schedule of consistent workouts and make them a priority.
- Intensity. Push a little more every time you exercise. Think outside the box to find new activities to push yourself and "be okay with sucking." You will get better at whatever activity you undertake if you push yourself a little more each time you engage in the activity.
- Purpose. You need to know what your purpose is – if it's a number on a scale or a certain clothing size, then that may not be the right motivation. You should be working out regularly for the love of it – how it makes you feel, how it clears your mind and helps you work better. People often don't exercise because they don't want to be physically uncomfortable. Remember: if you move today, then you you'll improve yourself and have a better you!
- Have a plan. Have a plan for your weekly exercise. Put that plan on your bathroom mirror, on the back of your front door or hang it on your fridge. Create the expectation that you'll execute the plan by hanging it someplace you will see it every day. I have a copy of my training plan on my home desk, my office desk, on each of my mobile devices and in the bag that I carry on a daily basis – I couldn't avoid my plan if I wanted! Tony shared his weekly workout plan and it was fascinating. I'll share it in another post as this one is long enough!
Tony also talked briefly about food during his talk as well. He believes that food can be either medication or poison for your body – you can age faster, get sick sooner and die younger or you can view each meal as an opportunity to grow younger, feel better and fuel your body with what it needs to live and work for you. His rule of thumb is that if your great, great grandparents would recognize what you're eating then you're eating right. Avoid processed foods and eat whole, single ingredient foods as much as you can.
All in all, it was a great two hours with Tony! I had an awesome workout and realized that it's much more fun to do P90X with Tony Horton standing over me and I learned some good nuggets of information during his talk. Oh and the next day? I felt every single 12 mile and every single P90X exercise I did!


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The German Oak, durable heavyweight veteran Timo Hoffmann is still around and will headline his own promotion December 3 in Dessau. Hoffmann square off against Jonathan Pasi for the vacant EPBA title, EPBA? The European Professional Boxing Association, an organization created by the GBA and serves as their European title.
German heavyweight Edmund Gerber takes on British veteran Michael Sprott December 3 in Helsinki. The hardpunching Gerber has been called the best German heavyweight prospect around and that may well be true but Edmund still looks a bit one-paced and one-dimensional to this reporter.
Swedish welterweight Patrick Bogere takes on Romanian Ionel Trandafir Ilie in the sole professional boxing match on the big K 1 / M M A show billed as Rumble of the Kings on Saturday in Stockholm. Bogere vs. Ilie is scheduled for six three minute rounds.


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So my tour of the quaintest coffee shops in America continues. I recently found a little jewel of a place in New York City called Starbucks. I think it may really catch on. Even the other one directly across the street seemed delightful.
The woman in front of me ordered one of those hot beverages that gets topped of with the foam art work. I think some sort of leaf is the artistic aim of most baristas. But the girl behind the counter announced to me and the drink orderer, but more to me, that she could make the foam form the shape of a penis. Now that's what I call talent. I was at a lost for words. Every now and then someone says something to you that simply has no comeback. Like the talking computer in the movie "War Games" my brain raced through all the possible responses and the counter responses each response might provoke. In the end the only suitable thing to do was to smile and say….
ME: Wow! (pause) Yeah…um…can I get a Grande Chai…
I know some of my readers may think she was flirting with me. Perhaps, but where do you go from there? A whisper can eventually become a scream. A scream can only become something dogs and dolphins respond to.
Anything I said also was in jeopardy of making me sound creepy. Salesman have bait and switch. Women have flirt with and creepify. I pictured me saying something just to keep that genitalia foam art ball in the air and her doing an emotional 180 and looking at me like I was a perv with a long buttoned up trench coat on in July.
Many a men have taken the playful sexy discourse bait only to find themselves looked down upon and ostracized from the general community. I didn't have game but I had my dignity and standing in the community.
One faithful reader, Doug Stolland, thinks I should have said, "Really? Because I have a penis that can create foam art."
Touche, too bad you weren't there Doug. Although, I think that may have freaked her out and left me all alone on creep island.


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Top Iranian Commander: "Burn the White House… Hang the Commanders" to Relieve Pain Caused by Burning of Quran
The top Iranian military Commander today said, "Nothing but burning the White House can relieve the wound of us, the Muslims, caused by the Burning of Quran in the US… And hang the commanders."
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A top Iranian military commander said the US helplessness in the confrontation against Islam is the real cause underlying the burning of the Muslims' Holy Book by American soldiers in Afghanistan, and stressed that nothing but burning the White House and hanging the US commanders responsible for this cowardly action can relieve the Muslims' pain.
"The US has committed such an ugly action and burnt Quran because of the heavy slap it has been given by Islam," Commander of Iran's Basij (volunteer) force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi said on Saturday.
He stressed Muslims' sensitivity to the crimes underway in Afghanistan by the US forces, and said Muslims do not accept the US apology, because it makes numerous military mistakes and then just asks for the Afghans' apology, and this is not acceptable.
"Nothing but burning the White House can relieve the wound of us, the Muslims, caused by the Burning of Quran in the US," he underscored.
"Their apology can be accepted only by hanging their commanders; hanging their commanders means an apology," he reiterated.
Obama has sent a letter to his Afghan counterpart Karzai, apologizing for the burning of copies of the Holy Quran.
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West Australian wingsuit fliers have broken a national record while achieving the first-ever state record with a jump involving 16 people.
The wingsuit fliers gathered in York, east of Perth, where they jumped from 14,000 feet and slid into their "slots" to form a 16-way unlinked diamond, travelling at speeds of up to 150km/hr.
Not only did they set a WA record but they also broke the previous national record of 13 jumpers, although this is yet to be formally accepted.
However, the state record was confirmed by Australian Parachute Federation judges.
Organiser and flier Scott Paterson told AAP on Sunday that the jump was always aimed at setting a WA record. It was also practise for a national record attempt to be held in November, with wingsuit fliers from across Australia.
"The state record attempt was to get a selection from WA to participate in the national record attempt," Mr Patterson said.
He hopes all the WA wingsuit fliers will participate in the November jump but it will depend on how many people from interstate fly to WA for the national record attempt.
He said the group spent a few weekends together practising for the WA record attempt.
"Getting the spacing right so that everybody fits into their slot is the hardest part," Mr Paterson said.
While regular skydivers use a parachute, wingsuit fliers also have wings between the arms and legs of their jumpsuit, which gave them more forward movement, Mr Paterson said.
Despite making many jumps, Mr Paterson said he still got an adrenaline rush every time he leapt out of a plane.
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Environmental degradation is one of the burning issues now a day and our environment is under extremely stress condition especially due to the drought spell from the last decades. The situation became worse by migration of the several hundred thousand Afghan refugees and is now, further aggravated by mass entrance of the unfortunate Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA). There is an emergent need for a planned collective effort not only to arrest further deterioration but make visible and sustainable improvement in the current situation.
Let start from the energetic youth of the University of Science & Technology, Bannu and then go ahead throughout the region. Having in mind this motive we are launching a Society named "Green USTB" to do the task.


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So the other day when i was "gizzing" with Saku at Jabriyah Co-op we saw this ice-cream stand called "Stickhouse", healthy natural ice-cream.
it tastes like frozen fruit with sweetener added to it (saku didn't like), some with milk
you can add toppings or dip it in chocolate and other things which I don't remember :-?
one ice-cream stick is 1kd
Since we're talking about food, wanted to try B+F open flame kitchen but ended up going to some other B+F rest. at Al-Raya complex which was closed for renovations :| so we decided to eat at Waterlemon.
At first I was hesitant to order food from them but I "womaned" up and ordered mini burgers, not becuz they're tasty but becuz they looked cute :D and I have to say it wasn't bad either! (P.S : Redbull is bad for your health x_x )
Another restaurant that I adore is Leila (middle eastern food), you get full just by eating appetizers!
Wok N Roll is another restaurant that I can't get enough of, and to celebrate the occasion of saku buying me these cute pink bunny chopsticks we went to eat there ( Dune maki is a must have!)
I'm getting hungry :( enough of food let's go SHOPPING!! went to 360 Mall the other day and I saw this Remington stand
and since my blow dryer is getting old and "wrinkly" :P I bought this new big-ass purple and black blow dryer and it's AWESOME!
my friend bought this other blow dryer that makes you hair curly without a curling iron, it's cool but I couldn't resist the purple fans in my blow dryer :P
And I got sick of my old perfume so I went to Sephora at The Avenues, Tried almost 50 perfumes!!
Most smelled the same other were Sh!t :-& and at last I got this "Taj Sunset" from Escada
50 testers :P
The Perfume smelled fruity and delicious! < again with the food :P
At last, I went with mom to the "qaysariya" it's a place filled with shoe stores at Salmiya, And I had to buy this gorgeous black gems shoes!! < LOL just remembered my high school English teacher used to pronounce it "Jorjis" :P
without flash for a better view
it costed me 30KD (111$ maybe)
Other colors (black was the sexiest)
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The album is the culmination of a long-standing dream that Yolanda shared with her dearly-departed godfather and mentor King of Latin Music Tito Puente––putting her personal touch on American standards and Latin favorites in a Big Band setting.
Producers Jose Madera and Johnny Rodriguez worked with La Duke to handpick this vibrant collection of popular songs, including I've Got You Under My Skin, Blue Moon, Misty, Muchos Besos and a medley of Myrta Silva tunes. She duets with popular salsero Jose Alberto 'El Canario' on La Peleona, which was first made famous by Machito and Graciela over 30 years ago.
Over 30 musicians contributed their talents to Many Moods, including most of her bandmates from the Tito Puente Orchestra. The production was comprised of piano, bass, timbales, congas, bongos Drums, four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, four flutes, fourteen violins and backup singers, bringing alive the custom arrangements created by Madera, Ray Santos, Marty Sheller and other arrangers to enhance Yolanda's very personal interpretations of these classics.
The flavorings of Latin jazz, Swing, Bolero, Guaguanco, Salsa and Guaracha throughout the cd give La Duke the perfect musical stage to showcase her considerable range and unique ability to breathe new life into these timeless songs. Depending on which song you are listening to, you will be inspired to dance, sing along, mix yourself another drink….or all three.
The cd was recorded, mixed and mastered by Grammy award-winning engineer Dae Bennett and Jose Madera with the collaboration of Travis Stefl, at Bennett Studios in Englewood, NJ. It is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Tito Puente, Mario Rivera, Bobby Rodriguez and Ralphy Barbosa … … and there's no doubt they would be very proud of their good friend, La Duke.
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Lichfield Winter Beer Festival Hailed A Great Success
The Lichfield 2015 Winter Beer Festival was hailed a great success by the Lichfield Arts Beer Festival team. With 30+ Real Ales plus some very special ciders and a selection of wines, there was something for every taste.
Friday being the first day of the festival got off to a great start at midday with many of our regular CAMRA members and Real Ale connoisseurs arriving at early doors thus guaranteeing they didn't miss out on a first taste of the fine ales on offer.
The early favorite tipple proved to be the enticingly named "Naked Ladies" from Twickenham Brewery with 'The famous Pork Pies', Veg Samosas along with a selection of freshly prepared rolls from the kitchen being extremely popular.
Music on Friday night was provided by Radio Mary
Saturday got off to a good early start with doors opening at midday. Saturday afternoon shoppers dropping by for a pint or a half, along with more Real Ale enthusiasts made a very pleasant afternoon session with a friendly atmosphere which continued in to the evening when we were entertained by local band Last Orders.« Back to previous page


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This morning I was shocked and appalled. I was browsing my local councils website and saw an advertisement below what I was reading. I decided to click through to the health and well being page to see if the advert was still present, and there it was right before my eyes:
Some of you may think that this is trivial but for a council that in 2004 was at the forefront of the healthy eating in schools initiative, starting even before Jamie Oliver got involved in school meals, I think this is a disgrace. I can see the upshot of advertising on the council website, it brings in revenue which helps reduce the cost of running the website. Surely though the council shouldn't undo all the hard work it has put into healthy lifestyle initiatives to earn a few pennies each time someone clicks the link (and yes, I feel bad for clicking the link, but it is in the interests of research so I hope you can forgive me).
The website you get through to is advertising dieting solutions, trimdownclub.com. The website seems like an easy way to play on vulnerable people's need to lose weight and offers an eight week dieting course for £29. After watching their video it just seemed to me like a lot of nonsense, telling us that celebrities used coaches and trainers (not what they used them for) and therefore we need to pay for this website, which seems like flawed logic to me. Here is a quote taken directly from the website:
"The information contained herein is not intended to provide specific physical or mental health advice, or any other advice whatsoever, for any individual or company and should not be relied upon in that regard."
If that does not make you suspicious then I don't know what will. Anyway, back to the main point which is the council undermining its own efforts for healthy eating. Having a large advertising banner indicating that you should not eat bananas is clearly not the best way to promote healthy eating and the 'five a day' initiative. Despite the disclaimer above the advert, it is not acceptable for a public body to be contradicting itself in the pursuit of a small amount of revenue. People are responsible for what they advertise on their website and it is not good enough to claim that you are not responsible for what appears below. What would the council say when a child turns to his parents and says: "Look mummy, I don't need to eat bananas, the council says so."
Seeing as I do advocate constructive criticism, what should the council do? Why not take the opportunity to advertise on behalf of local businesses which could produce much more revenue through the greater interest in the advertisements. It would fulfill both the councils need to generate revenue from the website and help with their commitment to developing local businesses.
So writing about it here may change a few people's minds, but it will not have any effect on what the council thinks. I intend to write to both the council and my local newspaper and see what they have to say. If I hear anything back I will let you know. In the mean time let me know what you think, especially if you think that there is nothing wrong with the advert.


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The Nines
- David Pollock
- 24 April 2008
(15) 99mins (Optimum DVD retail/rental)
For his varied pedigree alone, screenwriter John August's debut feature is a worthy curiosity. Having written Doug Liman's Go, both Charlie's Angels instalments and three films by Tim Burton (racking up an Oscar nomination for Big Fish in the process), this low-budget feature mixes sinister intrigue with a gleaming Hollywood sheen.
Over three reverse-chronology segments, the same actors – Ryan Reynolds, Hope Davis and Melissa McCarthy – play a different trio of characters, who may or may not be in the midst of a dream or a sci-fi fantasy. Budgetary constraints mean that most of the film is shot in LA, much of it even in August's own home, and the constant referencing of Reynolds' various jobs in the entertainment industry recalls the playfulness of Steven Soderbergh's more obscure works. The elements of subjective reality that eventually appear, however, are an only semi-successful attempt to recreate the puzzle box effect of a David Lynch film. Extras include interviews, trailer and 'behind the scenes' shorts.


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The Big Red One's Armor Regiment is on Mission Readiness Manuvers. I heard Larry King talking about the Big Red One and he pronounced it Big RED One. LOLOL
Toast of the Army, Favorite Son! Hail to the brave Big Red One! Always the first to thirst for a fight. No foe shall challenge our right to victory. We take the field, A grand sight to see. Pride of the Infantry. Men of a great division, Courage is our tradition, Forward the Big Red One!
I have a heavy work load this week and will probably not be blogging much (yeah right!). I'll try to get trackback posts up every day. But if I don't, feel free to trackback your hearts out here or here. Or anywhere for that matter.
Fear the Big Red One!
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Offending Muslims and Ignoring Anti-Semitics Excerpt: The media apologizes for offending Muslims while ignoring anti-Semitic cartoons. Weblog: Church and State Tracked: 02.27.06 - 10:19 pm Does This Course Belong In High School -- *UPDATED* Excerpt: UPDATE -- Two students from the school offer extensive comments about the class. Does a course that explicitly advocates for a particular point of view on issues belong in a high school ? My initial reaction is negative, but I... Weblog: Rhymes With Right Tracked: 02.28.06 - 2:25 am The National Church Burning Crisis Excerpt: Stacy Harp over at Persecution Blog has been doing some yeoman's work in trying to report on the Alabama Church Burnings. I'm going to revisit this topic. She provided this fascinating link to an Article by Alice Smith and what truly shocked me is ho... Weblog: Adam's Blog Tracked: 02.28.06 - 6:01 am The Unions, The Senators, and the Ports Excerpt: Several days ago, in a post entitled Port Authority, I opined that the influence of labor unions accounted for the sudden and dramatic concern of New York and New Jersey senators for port security: Call me cynical but my... Weblog: The Business of America is Business Tracked: 02.28.06 - 7:46 am
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From The Lost Pecan Resort & Spa cookbook by David Hurlock. This is great with grilled shrimp or fish. Heck, just slap some on a burger for pure heaven.
1 cup mayonnaise
1 & 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 tbsp Madras curry powder
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It FINALLY feels like fall here in SoCal! Sheesh-I was beginning to wonder if we would EVER get some cooler weather. Today is just beautiful!
So, I've been super busy trying to wrap my head around this year. I can't believe we are already starting to do report cards! Ugh! On one hand, I'm happy because it means this year is 1/3 over, but then again, I'm freaking out because I haven't gotten through everything I need to get through!!
Can you relate to how I feel??
One awesome thing that we are doing in my class, though, is KidBlog. I am fortunate that I get to house a cart of Chromebooks in my room, and luckily, no one ever signs up to use them. Woohoo! So, I have my kids on them all the time. I have my kids do research; use them for AR tests; and do their iReady; but the BEST thing is KidBlog. The sweet Mrs. Bentin from Mrs. Bentin's Blackboard is joining me on this journey. (okay, actually, I'm joining her) We are having our kids respond to each other on their own blog pages. We've just started, but from my end, my kids L.O.V.E. having a friend in a new state! Every time I say, "Okay, login to KidBlog," I hear this low excited cheer. It makes me smile, for once in the day, that they are having fun with something. And I think the more we do, they will get better at keyboarding and other digital literacy for the real world. (yep, gotta make sure I'm hitting those CCSS) Ha Ha Ha!! I also have my kids respond to questions that I post. It's not just "chatting" with new friends.
Have you tried KidBlog in your class? I'd love to know what you've done.
Have a great week!!


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My mom left us unexpectedly, she left without telling us her last wish nor anything at all. We took the situation for granted, thinking she would be discharged from the hospital soon and hence I did not ask her anything about her belongings, insurance & her personal finances matter.
I was totally clueless about her personal stuff. Lucky she had her will written and told me to contact her lawyer should any unfortunate happened to her. It was a very simple will, so I had to search high and low in her room and the house for all her stuff. It took up few of my weekends to compile and did a spring clean to donate whatever can still be used to the nursing home.
Throughout the period of difficult times, I am very grateful for her church Pastor Paul and other church members who guided me through the funeral processes. They are really wonderful people. God is great!
With this experience, I told hubs that we have to sort out our insurance and banking matters and most importantly get a will written. Almost all the banks and government department that I went to asked for the copy of grant of probate from me.
I hope to be able to get all my mom's things settled by mid of 2013, before I make my move to another country. As for Ziyi, I've been telling her that her grandma is now in heaven, I do not know how to explain death to her. She will be able to understand it better when she is a lil older.


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MCB reaches out to the community with free performances for children
We think everyone should be able to enjoy ballet! Therefore MCB does everything in its power to make this art form accessible to families who otherwise wouldn't make it to the theater – hence, Ballet for Young People (BFYP). The tickets to these performances are free and provide the opportunity for children and their loved ones to attend MCB performances. This season brings two BFYP performances: Carnival of the Animals – The Swansong (performed by MCB School) and Coppélia (performed by the Company). The programs chosen for this special series are ballets that are relatable to children and families, and are an excellent introduction to ballet.
Carnival of the Animals – The Swansong was performed by Miami City Ballet School advanced students at Adrienne Arsht Center on Saturday, February 18. It is a story that teaches us about the importance of respecting and living in harmony with nature. The plot was carefully designed to engage young audiences using relatable characters, colorful costumes and dynamic choreography. Children in the audience were marveled by the show and the MCB School students had a wonderful time performing the piece!
On Saturday, March 31 at 2pm, ballet lovers of all ages will enjoy excerpts from comedic and charming Coppélia, as part of Adrienne Arsht Center's Family Fest series. This performance is already sold out; however, the Company will also perform the full-length version on Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m.
MCB thanks the following supporters of Ballet for Young People: The Rockefeller Foundation, Peacock Foundation, Nordstrom, The Rundgren Foundation and Citizens Interested in Arts.


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THE days of extortionate exit penalties on pensions are finally coming to an end as providers bow to pressure for greater fairness and transparency.
Some of the UK's biggest pension firms have announced they are lowering their early exit fees or removing them entirely, ahead of regulatory action on the charges. Exit fees on some contracts will remain unchanged, however, while there are concerns that providers may simply offset lower exit fees by increasing other types of charges.
Exit charges are found mainly on policies taken out in the 1980s and 1990s before the 2001 launch of stakeholder pensions resulted in charges plunging.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was asked by the government in January to impose a cap on exit fees in both workplace and personal pensions. That will be imposed by the end of March 2017, the FCA said last month.
"The government wants to allow savers to access the pension freedoms, and to address impediments to doing so," said Carl Melvin, director of Affluent Financial Planning in Paisley. "Legacy pensions and legacy providers will not willingly embrace the new world of transparency, fair costs and the freedom to transfer without penalty."
Scottish Widows said last week that it will no longer charge exit fees on workplace pensions. Exit fees remain in place on individual pensions, but that policy is being reviewed too.
The firm is among six insurers being investigated by the FCA over possible breaches of rules including communication with customers about exit fees, the regulator announced on Thursday.
Another Edinburgh-based pensions giant, Standard Life, introduced a cap in January at 5 per cent of fund value for all exit penalties on individual and workplace pensions. The charges are in place on policies held by around 154,000 customers, it said.
"Traditionally, most of these customers would have remained invested until their retirement date and many of them will have benefited from a lower annual management charge," a spokesperson said. "This change will help them if they want to access their money earlier under the new pension freedoms."
Aviva is also introducing a 5 per cent cap "in the near future" on policies with early termination charges, while Prudential is believed to be planning a cap of below 5 per cent.
Pension providers insist very few customers face exit fees and that they are only in place on older legacy pensions.
But the problem for the hundreds of thousands of savers holding those older policies is that the fees when they are levied can be punitive, wiping out large chunks of their pension savings.
While more than eight in 10 people can take their pensions without penalty, FCA research shows some 40,000 people aged 55 or over face exit penalties of more than 40 per cent of the value of their fund and another 17,000 would be charged between 20 and 40 per cent. Even at 5 per cent, some customers will still pay significant fees if they exit their contract before a certain point.
The belated action on those high legacy charges, which follows growing media and political pressure on pension and investment costs, is long overdue, said Mark Polson, founder of Edinburgh consultancy Lang Cat Financial.
"We've always supported the regulator's stance that consumers should not face unreasonable post-sale barriers to change product or switch provider," he said.
This should prove to be "the thin end of the wedge" for exit fees in general, he added. "It will be hard for product providers to justify charging exit fees for customers in one type of product and not another. The tide seems to be turning in favour of the customer, and not before time."
Exit fees take several forms and can be charged for withdrawal, transferring or even for changing the contract. Yet many people are in pension plans not covered by the latest announcements. Market value reductions (MVRs) on with-profits policies are a form of exit fee, but these contracts are likely to be excluded from the government's proposed cap.
"The biggest issues are things like the MVRs on with-profits, capital unit charges, policy fees and closing administration costs," said Melvin. "The problem is that if the contract permits the provider to charge these costs, they are entitled to do so."
There is a concern that pension firms will compensate for the loss of exit fees by scaling down their services or raising costs elsewhere.
"I suspect providers will seek to increase closing costs [rather than exit costs from the product] to cover the admin associated with effecting the transfer," said Melvin. "This could be high if your provider doesn't want to play nicely."
So what can you do if you're in a plan that still has high exit charges? Your options are limited, according to Melvin.
"You can either accept the charge or remain locked into the existing plan and revisit it if and when the government finally succeeds in mandating an open gateway for transfers, with no exit fees at all."
There will be instances in which an exit fee is worth paying, if you're some way from retirement and want to move to a more modern plan with much lower charges.
If retirement is imminent and you took out your pension plan before 2001 you should ask your provider when you can leave without paying an exit fee. It will tell you the maturity date, most likely the retirement date you chose when you entered the plan. It's worth checking, too, whether your pension has benefits that make it worth hanging on to, such as guaranteed annuity rates.
Pension firms might be starting to play more fairly on exit fees, but taking your pension or transferring it elsewhere can be a complex business, so independent advice is highly recommended.


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MTV Movie Awards: Melissa McCarthy Receives Comedic Genius Award
'The Boss' star accepted the award after crowd-surfing to the stage.
Melissa McCarthy became the first woman to receive MTV's Comedic Genius Award on Sunday.
After crowd-surfing to the stage, she accepted the honor from the MTV Movie Awards co-hosts Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, whom she referred to "Mr. Rock Johnson" and "The Rock's assistant." (Hart won the award in 2015.)
McCarthy thanked the female comedians who inspired her, including Saturday Night Live's Jane Curtin, Lucille Ball, Phyllis Diller and Whoopi Goldberg. She also thanked her mother, who she said taught her to "not to fear being the butt of the joke" and to "lovingly go for the kill."
Though the star of the new Universal comedy The Boss was the first woman to win the award, "I am certainly not the first one to deserve it," she told the crowd. She also thanked "every single person who buys a ticket for one my movies or watches my shows" for being the reason she can keep doing what she loves.
And on a possibly political note, McCarthy ended her speech, saying, "Who knew Bruce Springsteen could get even cooler?" The reference to her fellow Boss was a possible nod to the performer's recent decision to cancel his concert in North Carolina in response to recent state legislation that has been accused of being anti-gay.
McCarthy has a busy schedule this year. She stars in this summer's Ghostbusters reboot and recently revealed that she's returning for Netflix's Gilmore Girls revival.
The 25th annual MTV Movie Awards were held Saturday night at the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. The taped broadcast, co-hosted by Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, aired Sunday on MTV and sister networks BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, TV Land, VH1 and VH1 Classic.


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Jimmy Kimmel Spoofs Facebook's Photo Magic Feature: "They Have to Convince Us It's Not Creepy"
Jimmy Kimmel humorously supposed that Facebook's Photo Magic is a slippery slope.
The late-night host joked on Thursday night that the new feature — which automatically recognizes friends' faces so a user can send photos to them before you've even uploaded the photo to the site — might lead to another automated "magical" feature.
"I love that whenever Facebook introduces a new thing, they have to convince us it's not creepy," he said while introducing a bit for "Magic You," or "an advanced algorithm that studies your old posts to create new statuses for you automatically."
Such updates include "political opinions you didn't even know you had," "a healthy, loving, very public relationship" and "a perfect clone," all agreed upon signing agreements that are often left unread.
"It does your job and hangs out with your friends, so you can focus on what's really important: going on Facebook," the bit concluded.
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In this issue we follow Peyton Manning's extraordinary season with the Denver Broncos. This is a follow-up from Issue 51. This is an excellent opportunity to look at different data graphs, including box-and-whisker plots, bar graphs, and tabular data.
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Friday, August 24, 2018
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On Friday, August 24, 2018, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., USC School of Medicine Greenville students will participate in an EMT training exercise, which tests the readiness of local emergency responders through realistic simulations of life-threatening events and is a culmination of the students' training. The drills, made possible by a grant from The Fluor Foundation, bring together law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, hospital staff and medical students as they work together to assist patients and protect the community. The drill will potentially include simulations of the following:
- Explosions
- Gunshots
- Wounded and deceased victims
- Smoke
- Fire
- Theatrical blood
If you live near the Grove Road campus of Greenville Health System (GHS) or will be a patient and/or visitor at GHS' Greenville Memorial Hospital that day, please do not be alarmed. All events are a simulation and are under the supervision of the medical school faculty, local law enforcement and EMTs.