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We have our first poll out of GA-2, though it was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, a Republican affiliated firm. So take it for what it's worth.
The poll shows Rep. Sanford Bishop leading Mike Keown by six points, 50% to 44% with a margin of error of 4.9%. No crosstabs are available, but here are some of the "key findings," according to Public Opinion Strategies:
Mike Keown trails Bishop by just six points on the ballot. Despite being known by just over half of voters (53% name ID), Mike Keown trails the incumbent by just six points (44% Keown/50% Bishop). While this is an impressive start to the campaign for Keown, the news is even better among some key subgroups. Among the 78% of voters who rate their interest in the election between 8 and 10 on a 1 to 10 scale, the ballot is actually tied (48% Keown/48% Bishop). In more encouraging news for the Keown campaign, Keown leads by twelve points (53% Keown/41% Bishop) with the 52% of voters who have heard of both candidates. Being tied with the most interested voters and leading by double digits with the voters paying the most attention is a great place for a challenger to be at this point in the race.
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Written by Sunny Scribens, illustrated by Hui Skipp
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Join a lively crew of children and their robot friend to work on an exciting project: building a tree house for them all to enjoy! Then learn more about robots, simple machines and computer programming in the notes at the end. Key benefits include:
Sunny Scribens was inspired to write this song by her husband's research in human-robot interaction and her childhood spent playing outside in Tennessee. She has also written Space Song Rocket Ride and Baby's First Words (with Stella Blackstone) for Barefoot Books. She lives with her husband and daughter.
Hui Skipp was born and raised in Taiwan, and has training in everything from sculpture to fine art to TV set design. When she's not creating art, she can usually be found curled up with her little black cat. This is Hui's first project for Barefoot Books. She lives in London.
Norma Jean Wright is a singer, producer and songwriter best known as the former lead singer of hit disco group Chic. After singing lead vocals on their debut album, Norma Jean went on to have a successful solo career with hits like "Saturday." She sang backup vocals on Sister Sledge's iconic album We Are Family and can also be heard on albums by Madonna, Aretha Franklin and more.
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Here is my monthly offering to readers of my blog, this calendar which you are welcome to download, print, or use however you want to. To download, first click anywhere on the calendar, and you will see a new window with just the calendar photo on it. Click on the photo for a larger version. It looks best printed out at 8"x10" size on heavy weight matte photo paper, but any paper will do.
Thanks for looking. I appreciate the visits to my blog and I hope you can make use of this calendar.
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I've been spending a lot of time art journaling lately and have taken a somewhat different approach to it than I have in the past.
I've started to prep my pages in advance, in layers as it were.
Sometimes I start by just painting a background colour or texture on a few pages. Then I doodle on it another day and leave the writing for another day.
Other times, I draw in the doodles or template of what I want to do and leave the painting for another day.
Either way, I enjoy these processes because they give me ready pages for when I want to write. Nothing frustrates me more in art journaling than having to wait for the paint to dry. I'm trying to be zen about it, but since I'm all about the instant gratification, that's not such an easy thing for me!
The above images are pages that I did the backgrounds in first, and then came back to write/doodle later. Next up, trying to work on collage based art journaling skills!


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Please believe me when I say I hate Comic Sans as much as the next person, but this song is just so darn catchy! I can't help but bop along!
I'm a disgrace to Fine Art students everywhere.
This song is just too catchy, I'll be singing it all day.
I hate Comic Sans, but I love the rap in the middle :-D
I was like that the first time I heard it - Comic Sans rapping is my new favourite!
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Red Rooster: Critics Gone Wild
Of all of the restaurants to open this year, few have garnered more attention than Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster. Fresh off his victory on the second season of Bravo TV's Top Chef Masters, Samuelsson managed to turn that momentum into a frenzy of pre-opening hype, leaving both critics and layman alike salivating at the chance to sample his food. Located on Lenox Avenue, just down the street from the iconic Sylvia's, writers immediately dubbed Samuelsson's Red Rooster a shining beacon of hope for this historically vibrant, but economically impoverished section of Harlem. Reservations were booked weeks out in advance, white people were traveling to Harlem, hell had officially frozen over!
Having just dined there myself and leaving not all too impressed, I was "shockingly" surprised to read Sam Sifton's glowing two star review of Red Rooster. Seemingly more interested in describing the restaurant's scene rather than the actual food, I became suspicious of whether this was a review of the actual restaurant, or for what it symbolizes to the community at large-- i.e., a liberal dose of "white guilt." One thing is for sure, Sifton and I certainly didn't see eye-to-eye on Red Rooster's food.
I'll openly admit that I'm a relative stranger to Harlem. Aside from the occasional trip to satisfy an odd craving for soul food, I rarely make it past 125th Street. But based on multiple rave reviews and a surprisingly available reservation via OpenTable, MW and I found ourselves parked outside Harlem's hottest restaurant. Making our way past the crowded bar to the hostess stand, the restaurant certainly seemed alive. But once we were seated, our eyes were focused more on the restaurant's large open kitchen than on our neighbors. The dining room was decorated with family pictures and various heirlooms, reminding you more of someone's home than an actual restaurant. As Sifton noted in his review, service was indeed "raw." Our server, seemed awfully hurried even though the table to our left waited over twenty minutes for their check. Furthermore, bread was never given, water was not refilled and to make matters worse, it was painfully apparent that our server didn't have a solid grasp of the menu, evidenced by her routinely running to the kitchen with nearly every question we raised.
Fortunately, our cocktails almost made us forget about the restaurant's flighty service. Named after the famed Harlem theater, MW's Apollo - Tanqueray Gin, Ginger, Egg White Foam and Sage - was excellent. The gin based cocktail contained spicy pieces of minced ginger hidden in an egg white foam. My Gin & Juice -Hendrick's Gin, Citrus Juice, Citrus Bitters and Marmalade - struck the perfect balance between the tart bitters and sweet marmalade.
While not extensive, Red Rooster's menu contained several southern staples each with its own unique twist, something not all too surprising given Chef Samuelsson's eclectic background. Keeping in line with the restaurant's theme, we began our meal with an order of the Corn Bread with Honey Butter and Tomato Jam from the snacks portion of the menu. Two thick slabs of moist cornbread arrived, practically begging to be slathered with a delicious honey butter and African-spiced tomato jam, disappearing almost as quickly as it had arrived.
Next, was the special of the night, a Lobster and Asian Pear Salad with Frisée, Arugula, Pistachio Champagne Vinaigrette and a Wasabi Aïoli. Easily the best dish of the night, the salad showcased Chef Samuelsson's mastery of juxtaposing various flavors and textures, with the meaty lobster, sweet pear, peppery arugula, bitter frisée and spicy wasabi aïoli.
But salads alone don't pack restaurants, and in the unfortunate case of Red Rooster, the entrees failed to pick up where the wonderful appetizers left off. Helga's Meatballs with Mash and Lingonberry was an obvious nod to Samuelsson's Scandinavian upbringing. Paired with a smear of creamy mash potatoes, lingonberry and side of braised red cabbage, the meatballs seemed only marginally better than those found in the Red Hook Ikea cafeteria, but enhanced slightly by the accompanying sides. I suppose we had expected more coming from a chef with Samuelsson's impressive culinary pedigree.
But the award for the meal's biggest disappointment belonged to the much-beloved, Fried Yard Bird with White Mace Gravy, Hot Sauce and Shake. Already the restaurant's signature dish, we found the chicken to be underwhelmingly bland to point that despite presence of the mace gravy, hot sauce and shake, the dish remained significantly devoid of any real flavor. Lauded by many for its moist meat and crispy skin we found neither evident in our particular dish leading us to wonder what all the fuss was about.
Redeeming itself ever-so-slightly was Red Rooster's off-menu side of French Fries with Sweet Potatoes and Truffle Béarnaise. Thin fries and large chunks of sweet potato were expertly prepared, with crisp exteriors, creamy innards, free from any excess grease. Paired with a decedent truffle béarnaise, we devoured these fries faster than either of our entrees.
Hoping the restaurant would redeem itself with dessert, we each ordered something different. Boy were we wrong. Those Sweet Potato Doughnuts with Cinnamon Sugar, Whipped Cream and Lemon Sorbet that Sifton recommended in his review, arrived cold and stiff, hardly adjectives you typically associate with donuts. We ended up skipping the donuts and ate the sorbet.
Only marginally better was the Condensed Milk Flan with Coconut, Caramel and Coconut Sorbet. While more palatable than the stale donuts, we failed to detect the condensed milk and found the flan to be a bit too gelatinous. Again, the best component of the dish was the sorbet.
All in all, I felt Chef Samualsson has himself a solid neighborhood restaurant in Red Rooster. By no means should this be considered an insult, but rather, a more accurate portrayal of where the restaurant is currently. Did we happen to catch Red Rooster on a bad night? Perhaps. But when a high profile food critic puts his reputation on the line by extolling the virtues of a restaurant with as many inconsistencies that we experienced, one can't help but question the validity of the review itself, and ultimately, the reviewer. So while Red Rooster's cultural significance and "energetic" scene may be deserving of effusive praise in Sifton's opinion, based on the food alone, it doesn't warrant a trip to Harlem. Over time, with more polished service and better consistency from the kitchen, Samuelsson's Red Rooster may very well develop into a two star restaurant; but in the meantime, it remains a one star restaurant with two star potential.
Red Rooster
310 Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10027
(212) 792-9001
To see all the pictures from this meal click HERE.
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BENFICA (5) vs EVERTON (0)

UPBEAT Everton boss David Moyes refused to condemn his depleted side despite suffering their heaviest ever defeat in European competition.

The Toffees, with no fewer than 11 players available, simply had no answer to the Portuguese giants as they relinquished their 100 per cent group stage record with a whimper.

Three goals in the space of six second half minutes put a seal on their downfall but Moyes was still full of praise for the efforts of his young troops.

"That was the best team we had tonight. I have got to say they did the best they could and as good as they could," he said.

"I have only praise for them. I have said to the players this is a different competition than the league, we've had two wins and one defeat. It is not too bad.

"Obviously tonight's defeat was not what we wanted but I would like to play Benfica with my best side. They have a good attitude and showed their attacking qualities in the second half and capitalised on several mistakes we made in that spell and took their opportunities very well.

"It shows them the youngsters the level they have to play at to get to the top."

Argentine striker Javier Saviola proved the scourge of the makeshift Toffees defence throughout, blitzing full-backs Dan Gosling and Seamus Coleman with ease on his way to notching the first and last goals.

On the left, Saviola's countryman Angel di Maria also enjoyed an easy night, setting up Saviola for the first and the next two for Oscar Cardozo.

Pablo Aimar set up Luisao with a header for the fourth goal before Di Maria combined with Saviola once again for number five.


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Game of Thrones star Hafþór JúlÃus Björnsson has been crowned Europe's Strongest Man.
The actor - who plays Gregor Clegane, or The Mountain, in the HBO fantasy drama - won the competition in Leeds last week.
According to News of Iceland, Björnsson screamed: "I am the future of strength, I am the king of the stones," as he triumphed in the competition's Atlas stone event.
The 25-year-old stands at 6 foot 9 inches tall and weighs 400 pounds. He has previously finished second in the competition.
The Icelandic actor also competed at the Circus Medley event at the 2013 World's Strongest Man competition in Hainan Island, China.
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Pare Pare On Air
Tarkan's second music video "Pare Pare" has begun to air on the artist's official site and on Turkish music stations with MTV Türkiye viewers getting an exclusive first screening.
Details released at Tarkan.com reveal that the song, composed by Ozan Çolakoğlu with lyrics written by Tarkan, was filmed in a day, on 35 mm film, at Ata Studios in Istanbul under the direction of Altan Dönmez, who has also worked on other Tarkan videos, including hits "Salına Salına Sinsice" (Ölürüm Sana, 1997), "Kuzu Kuzu" (Karma, 2001), "Sorma Kalbim" and "Gülümse Kaderine" (Dudu, 2003).
UPDATES: Watch the filming of Pare Pare >>
Read public feedback about the video >>
Watch a special re-synced version of the video >>
The music video from the award-winning 2007 album Metamorfoz features Tarkan alone on an empty stage bearing his soul, in one of his most personal and moving videos filmed to date.
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The number of camera accessories for the iPhone is endless, but the Bitplay Snap! may be the most realistic one yet.
So far most camera add-ons for the iPhone are really there just for show. If anything, most users rely on apps that mimic what the real thing can do. While the Bitplay Snap! isn't exactly the real deal, it's at least closer to what the others bring. The case itself does look like an actual camera which in a way, will remind you of a retro Leica. What sets this piece apart from the others on the market, however, is that it actually has a real functioning shutter button. As long as the position of the shutter is consistent with the camera's default settings, the Bitplay Snap! should take some awesome pictures.
The Bitplay Snap! is compatible with the iPhone 4/4S and all photography apps.
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Discussion in 'Android Applications Discussions' started by rcjames, Sep 29, 2010.
Hello guys what is a good torrent app to download stuff?
Moved to apps section, this does not have to be device specific.
Let me caution everyone: If discussion goes into the distribution of free paid movies, music, etc. this thread will be closed. Just keep the discussion on the app only. If there is such a thing.
For the OP I don't need an app, I download to my Mac and use Vuze. It automatically converts to a format your Droid can use.
mp3 online is great for music.....dTor Torrent Client works for what you are looking for...check my tweets!


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In a case that could unleash a legal tidal wave against Wall Street, Merrill Lynch & Co. said Friday that it has settled a high-profile arbitration case in which an investor claimed he was duped by the firm's Internet-stock analyst.
The New York-based brokerage agreed to pay $400,000 to settle the case brought by a pediatrician who lost money by following the allegedly tainted recommendations of Merrill analyst Henry Blodget.
Debasis Kanjilal said he chose not to sell his shares of InfoSpace Inc. last year because of Blodget's repeatedly bullish pronouncements about the money-losing Internet company. Kanjilal alleged that Blodget touted the stock because of a financial conflict of interest, and that he would have dumped his holdings had he known about it.
The settlement surprised many legal observers, in part because it is likely to trigger scores of similar cases from aggrieved investors who have lost millions of dollars on failed Internet stocks in the market plunge of the last 16 months.


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Eddie Izzard joins finale of Glasgow North East by-election campaign
[from the Telegraph]
David Kerr, the Scottish National Party candidate and the closest challenger to Labour's Willie Bain, has admitted he is behind but claimed the gap is closing.
But the main threat to a Labour victory is its traditional, elderly support in the seat failing to turn out, with wintry weather forecast for Thursday.
To counter voter apathy, Gordon Brown has also written to 4,000 households in the constituency, which has been held by Labour for 74 years, urging them to support Mr Bain.
Meanwhile, the Tories, Liberal Democrats and the British National Party are locked in a battle for third place, along with John Smeaton, who helped foil the Glasgow Airport terror attack in 2007.
The contest was triggered by the resignation of Michael Martin, the former Speaker and now Lord Martin of Springburn, who had been the local MP since 1979.
Despite the furore over the expenses scandal that prompted him to stand down, loyalty to him and Labour runs deep in large pockets of the seat, one of the most impoverished in the country.
He won a majority of more than 10,000 in the 2005 general election, but only the SNP of the mainstream political parties stood against him.
Mr Izzard, who was performing in the city as part of a nationwide stand-up tour, joined Labour's get-out-the-vote effort in a surprise visit to Mr Bain's campaign headquarters.
"He tells me the last days of a campaign are always the most important so I wanted to lend my support," said the comedian and actor.
"His campaign team have been busy stuffing envelopes and doing all the other things for polling day. I know by-elections are always close but I wish Willie all the luck in the world."
Mr Bain said: "It's a great boost for morale and a great way to go into the last 24 hours. This election is going to be close and I will be fighting for every vote to ensure we have a local voice that stands up for our area."
Senior Labour sources said they fear turnout could be as low as 25 per cent, less than the previous Scottish low of 38 per cent in the Glasgow Anniesland by-election in 2000.
To motivate the party's traditional support to vote, Mr Brown sent a typed letter to households, a tactic he used in Labour's successful Glenrothes by-election campaign last year.
"I pledge to you that I will do all it takes to save jobs, rebuild our economy, and make sure Glasgow is not left out of the recovery," he wrote.
"All politicians have to make choices and choose priorities. Our priority is to help people back to work and get our country back on track."
He paid tribute to Mr Bain and attacked the decision of the SNP administration in Edinburgh to cancel a £170 million rail link between Glasgow's city centre and airport.
Alex Salmond, the SNP leader and First Minister, was also due to join the final day of campaigning, along with Jim Murphy, the Scottish Secretary, and Douglas Alexander, the International Development Secretary.
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In Section 3 - Thrasymachus and the Rejection of Conventional Morality - of Part I of The Republic, Socrates is faced with a fierce (albeit petty) advocate of "justice as the interest of the stronger" in the form of Thrasymachus.
It is noteworthy that Socrates, a proponent of virtue and objective morality, never really deals convincingly with this postulation that the more powerful person determines what justice is. Such thinking is embedded in the realist school of thought, with its subsequent and significant catchphrases like 'history is written by the winners', 'those in power determine everything' and 'might is right'. When one thinks of justice as essentially a system of fairness and the restoration of equity, one realizes that 'justice' is really a plaything in the hands of realists.
That is not to say that Socrates' idealism is worthless. Socrates appeals to the idea that there is a fundamental good, and although it is difficult for mere human mortals to pinpoint what it is, we can all agree that it all stems from life itself. Throw a baby in a swimming pool and it struggles to survive. Another is possibly social relationships. We cannot do without our parents, and we often cannot do without friends. There are certain tendencies that are part of our nature qua human beings. That is why I think it is morally correct to respect life, which relevantly makes any issues dealing with life, especially the termination of it, difficult ones. The fact that most of us can agree that humanity flourishes when there are things like love, justice, harmony and goodness instead of hate, injustice, disunity and evil is indicative of some objective good, morality or truth.
On the other hand, Thrasymachus is a realist who believes that injustice pays more - obviously the just man is going to come off worse in a transaction with an unjust man who is going to undercut him. Thrasymachus postulates from a position that is fundamentally competitive and subjective - justice is served by whoever has the power to wield it.
Essentially, Socrates posits an argument of justice based on objective morals, while Thrasymachus posits an argument of justice based on competition for profit.
In reality it is extremely impractical to follow through on Socrates' recommendation. Anybody who wants to right the wrongs of a few thousand years by setting an example of himself based on Socrates' virtues as a just man is bound to perish, because the system we live in provides no sympathy or room for a heart of gold. However, Socrates appeals very deeply to me because of the very romantic idea that there is the possibility of ideal goodness. In this daydream, one sees how rotten to the core we are, as we exist so far away from that ideal today.
What's the prescription for utopia, one might ask. Ideally, we should rely less on the government, because the legal system simply cannot cover every dispute. In other words, there can't be rules on the right thing to do for everything. Teach kids well about what makes a good man of virtue and excellence, and let that be the guiding light that fills in the gaps of the legal system, and that lead him or her to go through life with other people well.
Singapore is easily the country with the most rules and laws on this planet. Singaporeans have internalized the rules accordingly, and parents teach their kids from young to be competitive and that it is good to be better than others and make more money than everyone else. What results is a rigidity and inflexibility captured well in kiasu-ism that is unparalleled anywhere else. But what else can we expect from being run by possibly the best practitioner of realism and the most exemplary student of Macchiavellianism?
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Of Virtue And Self-Interest
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Bonanza Bean Dip
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Bonanza Bean Dip
- In bowl combine beans and cayenne. In one half of bottom of 2-quart rectangular baking dish spread bean mixture in even layer. Spoon Lime Guacamole in other half, spreading evenly. Sprinkle both with cojita cheese. Spread sour cream over all. Cover; chill up to 24 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle tomatoes, well-drained olives, and onions over sour cream. Sprinkle cheese over tomatoes. Sprinkle onion tops. Pass lime wedges. Makes 8 to 10 (1/2 cup) servings.
Lime Guacamole
- In bowl combine avocados, tomato, onion, jalapeno, minced garlic, shredded lime peel; lime juice, salt, ground black pepper and bottled hot pepper sauce.
Nutrition Facts (Bonanza Bean Dip)
- Per serving:
- 325 kcal ,
- 26 g fat
- (6 g sat. fat ,
- 2 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 11 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 30 mg chol. ,
- 411 mg sodium ,
- 22 g carb. ,
- 10 g fiber ,
- 2 g sugar ,
- 11 g pro.
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He never led until the end, and that's when it counted.
Republican Matt Bevin, who trailed in every public poll since winning the Republican primary in May by 83 votes, shocked Democrat Jack Conway on Tuesday to become the next governor of Kentucky.
With help from national Republicans he has shunned repeatedly, Bevin was able to overcome a campaign of missteps and self-inflicted wounds to become the first Republican governor since Ernie Fletcher's 2003 victory and only the second since Louie Nunn left office in 1971.
Bevin was able to defy pundits, political insiders and polling — including one released by his own campaign in October that showed him losing — and emerge a winner Tuesday night.
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In the end, it wasn't even close. Bevin won 106 of the state's 120 counties on his way to a nine-point victory.
In Fayette County, Conway came away with a margin of less than 11,000 votes. And in Jefferson County, the Democrat's margin was about 37,000 votes. Neither was enough to offset the massive margins Bevin built outside of the state's two largest cities.
With the state's electorate still largely disdainful of President Barack Obama, Bevin capitalized on a political environment made toxic for Democrats during a summer of enormous social change.
He was quick to rush to the defense of Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis when she was jailed briefly for defying a federal judge's order to issue marriage licenses after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage.
In the closing days of the race, Bevin focused on that saga and other social issues, honing in on rural voters' contempt for Obama and career politicians.
In a gracious victory speech, Bevin praised his rivals and called for Kentuckians to unite around the common goal of making the state a beacon for the nation.
"This is our opportunity to come together as one," he said. "We have much work ahead of us."
After being introduced by running mate, Lt. Gov.-elect Jenean Hampton — the first black person to win a statewide race in Kentucky — Bevin spoke of the challenges that lie ahead, saying it was time "to get the overalls on, get the boots on and get out of bed."
"This is the chance for a fresh start," he said. "It truly is, and we desperately need it."
Conway took the stage at the Frankfort Convention Center before 9 p.m. Tuesday and told his supporters he had called Bevin to congratulate him on the victory.
Conway said he told Bevin that he "remained positive about moving this state forward, and that if he ever needed any assistance, that this Democrat was at his disposal."
The election of Bevin completed a remarkable comeback for a man who was overwhelmingly defeated during last year's Republican U.S. Senate primary, in which Bevin, picking up the Tea Party mantle, tried and failed to defeat then U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in a bruising race.
The tension between McConnell and Bevin and the people who surround them continued through this race, but McConnell was quick to put the past behind him and do what he could to help his former opponent win.
Bevin, who continued to focus his efforts on Tea Party and evangelical voters throughout the general election, was at times his own worst enemy.
The Republican spent much of the fall race pushing back against charges, dusted off from the race against McConnell, that he was a "pathological liar" and an "East Coast con man."
Additionally, Bevin spent months trying to reposition himself from some of the far-right ground he staked out during the primary on issues such as early childhood education and the state's Medi caid expansion.
Bevin repeatedly accused Conway and the media of lying about him for saying that he wanted to "kick a half a million people off their insurance" despite his adamant response in February when he was asked if he would reverse Gov. Steve Beshear's executive order expanding Medi caid eligibility to 138 percent of the federal poverty level.
"Absolutely," Bevin said at the time. "No question about it. I would reverse that immediately."
In the months that followed his surprise primary win, Bevin sought to soften that position.
Along the way, he seemed to pick counterproductive fights with everyone who wasn't already on his team.
The Republican Governors Association, which made a massive last-minute financial push to put Bevin over the finish line, pulled out of the race in late September after Bevin had refused to continue his habit of self-financing his campaigns.
Adding to the negative optics, the group's decision came just after Bevin drew mockery from Democrats by stopping by the state Democratic Party's headquarters to complain to a receptionist about the sign outside.
In late September, just hours after Bevin's campaign announced that presidential candidate and junior Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul would campaign for the gubernatorial candidate, Bevin went on Kentucky Sports Radio and said he would support Ben Carson over Paul in the race for president.
Paul still campaigned with Bevin the following Saturday, but the crowd in Frankfort was sparse.
And despite McConnell's efforts to help his one-time nemesis, Bevin's running mate, Hampton, declined to say if she thought McConnell should resign as majority leader when she was asked in October.
Bevin will be sworn-in as governor on Dec. 8.


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AUSTIN - Almost 90,000 people in Williamson County head south to work in Travis County, according to a new census report using 2006-2010 commuting figures.
Some 46.2 percent of Williamson County workers are employed in Travis County, making Williamson third in the nation by percentage of a county's workforce that works in a single, outside county.
Fort Bend County leads the country in that category, with 60.6 percent of its workers commuting to Harris County.
Second is Pinal County, Ariz., with 47.2 percent of workers commuting to Maricopa County, home of Phoenix.
An additional 49,250 people commute into Travis from the three other largest surrounding counties — Hays, Bastrop and Caldwell — and Travis County itself counts more than 450,000 people who live and work within the borders of the county.
Those numbers indicate that "the Austin metropolitan economic muscle is still firmly within Travis County," said Ryan Robinson, the City of Austin's demographer. "And yet you also begin to see a higher level of interaction between all the area counties. And that to me is evidence of a decentralizing employment field."
Just over 95,000 Williamson County residents, according to the census figures, work in that county, which is home not only to more than 10,000 Dell Inc. employees in Round Rock, Round Rock Mayor Alan McGraw said, but also to numerous other employers with several hundred workers apiece. And about 35,000 Travis County residents make the trek north to work in Williamson County.
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Yesterday night I worked a shift with that girl, the one who calls out no less than once a week, the one who calls out last minute, the one who fails to see the snowball effect her actions have on others. Turns out today is her birthday. She's working. She will be calling out. Major irony is that she calls out every single Tuesday anyway. She was upset that her request for the day off was denied. I think big boss didn't bother to accommodate since she didn't list a reason for said day off and additionally he's aggravated about the constant calling out.
She was talking to me about how unfair it is that she had to work on her birthday. I gently told her that I also had to work on my birthday. "But you're older. Your birthday doesn't matter. Besides you don't really drink."
Wow. Just wow. I was flooded by how warped and self centered her thoughts are. I gently told her "My birthday matters just as much. My kids are older, not babies like your own, they like to celebrate my day with me. It doesn't matter if I drink or not. Birthdays aren't about getting trashed. Younger age doesn't make some one's special day matter more.
Her opinion really doesn't matter to me. She's already shown her stripes.
On top of feeling like crap from the whole lieing incident, my tablet / phone has been acting up. It takes forever to charge, loses its charge fast, and shuts down at random. Its well over a year old and my love for it has really abused it My spasms and twitches have led me to drop it quite a few times. I have no clue how the screen has managed to stay in tact. Jake likes to gnaw on the corners. The speakers haven't worked in what seems like forever.
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The Man at this point decided that I needed a new phone. Usually I'd argue about how my current phone is still functioning and we don't need to spend money on something frivolous. This time I didn't give my standard lecture.
So I've got a new phone. It's a Samsung galaxy express prime. I always buy prepaid because I hate bills. I like the phone, but I can't get around this password prompt. I have been frozen out of the google play store. Now I have two phones and I can't play my game on either of them. Aggh!!! I use to be tech savvy, but now I'm scratching my head with no clue how to proceed. It's making the new phone less enjoyable.
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Tunes: Rhye and Rhye
Tunes are usually reserved for Fridays, but you don't mind one or two more this week, right? Some smooth tunes for this Thursday morning. Enjoy.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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You are my wild.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Life Lately
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Above- the half up hair with a twist.
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Friday, March 15, 2013
Tunes: Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second
Excuse the band name, but this is one of my favorite 'riding the metro' jams. Here's to the weekend, the beginning of daylight savings time, and spring just nipping at our heels. Happy Friday dahlings.
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
National Geographic now has a Tumblr, and the photos are spectacular. I'm afraid I could spend hours on this site.
P.S. The New York Times Tumblr, the Lively Morgue.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Recipe: Smoothies
Over the weekend, I decided to ban the last two weeks of disappointment from my mind and start afresh this week, but this time, I chose to do something less life changing. Folks, we're now a smoothie household. Ok well, we've only held up for a few days, but I have high hopes.
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Friday, March 8, 2013
oh hello Friday
Plans this weekend? Boy's family is in town, so we'll be busy with dinners, brunches, and family time. I can't wait! But, in the meantime, some links for you . . .
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Tunes: The mother we share
This has been on repeat for a few days. How about you? Do you ever get a hold of a song and just can't stop playing it over and over again? Here's to a happy Friday . . .
Thursday, March 7, 2013
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These photos from nyc past are so enchanting and magical. Can you imagine NYC at the turn of the century, the roaring 20s, or the offbeat 60s when the world was changing so fast?
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Life Lately
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Friday, March 1, 2013
oh hello Friday
Heavens, what a week! But hey, we're in March, so I can complain now. What are you getting into this weekend? I'm taking Monday off, and boy and I are heading to Nashville for the weekend with his parents. I can't wait, and I'm probably most excited about the plush hotel beds. Have a restful weekend, and some links from around the web . . .
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Tunes: 1957
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The four-fight, NBC Sports Network main card will feature Marlon Moraes defending his bantamweight title against Josh Hill. The other three bouts include Chris Gruetzemacher vs. Antonio Carvalho, Shane Campbell vs. Brandt Dewsbery and Hakeem Dawodu vs. Tristan Johnson.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday through Ticketmaster and WSOF.com at noon ET.
"This is an incredible match up between two of the world's top 135-pound fighters that we have been looking to put together for the last several months and, now that it is finally here, we will see who the superior fighter is on February 13," said WSOF president Ray Sefo.
The 26-year-old Moraes will enter the WSOF cage with eight consecutive victories under his belt, including a split decision over former world champion Miguel Torres, and devastating KO finishes of fellow stars Tyson Nam and Carson Beebe.
In his last effort, Moraes turned in another dominant performance of Cody Bollinger in a 140-pound catchweight contest at WSOF 13.
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Donna graduated from the University of Winnipeg in 1982 and the University of Manitoba in 1986. She received her license as a Trustee under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in 1988, obtaining the distinction of being the first female to obtain that license in Manitoba. Specializing in the area of consumer and small business insolvency, Donna has practiced her entire career with Keith G. Collins Ltd. in Winnipeg and currently serves as its President.
In addition to her practice, Donna has dedicated time to the development of the insolvency profession. She has been a frequent presenter in the area of insolvency. In 2003, she authored a paper entitled "Discharge of Debtors – A Practical Perspective" and presented the paper in five major centres across Canada.
She has been a member of both the Manitoba and Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (MAIRP and CAIRP) since 1988, receiving a fellowship from CAIRP in 2003. She served on the executive committee of the Manitoba Association from 1993 to 1999, including being President of that Association from 1996 to 1998. In addition, she was a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Association from 1996 to 1999 serving as a member of the executive committee from 1996 to 1998.
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As I mentioned in my previous post, I'm no longer a property manager, so I no longer have tenants. That said, the front desk phone rolls over to my desk if the receptionist is away from the desk or on the other line, so I still get to talk to a lot of the company's tenants. I'm running a hot streak of being cursed at by little old ladies at least once a day. It's like there's been a full moon every day for the last week. It's easy to laugh it off when it's some young, dumb and full of cum college kid, but when it's your grandpa? That shit's fucked up.
"I've been trying to reach *so and so* all day, and she's not returning my calls!"
"Did you leave her a voicemail?"
"I don't want to leave her a voicemail! I want to talk to her now!"
"Well, it doesn't appear that she's in the office at this point, so unless you have access to her cell phone, I cannot help you and it would be in your best interest to leave her a message so she can return your call."
"Go fuck yourself."
One guy was calling for someone who wasn't in the office (and I told him as much) and kept calling back as soon as her voicemail picked up.On his 6th call, I called him out.
"You've called 6 times in the last 5 minutes. Either leave her a voicemail message, or try her again tomorrow, but I will not be transferring you again, so I'd highly recommend that you choose wisely."
"Fuck off. I'll call as many times as I want."
He called back 30 seconds later, so I picked up the call and disconnected it without even saying hello. And then 10 more times because he was, apparently, that stupid.
We have a lot of elderly residents in elderly housing communities, and because most of them are disabled and/or don't work, they like to fill their days by making angry calls and writing angry letters. One such lady managed to land at my desk on Friday at 4:15 (15 minutes before we close for the day) demanding to speak to my boss, the president.
In a sweet, frail old lady voice: "Yes, ma'am. I've got a problem with the people running the place I live, and I desperately need to talk to your boss because I just can't keep on like this…"
"Well, I apologize that you're having those troubles. Unfortunately, he is out of the office this week and won't be returning until next week. Generally, we'd have you speak to your property manager first to give them the opportunity to correct the problem and –"
Losing any vestige of sweetness: "SHE IS THE PROBLEM! Now you listen to me, you little bitch – no one is ever out of the office for a whole week! I demand to speak with him right now, and if he's not here, then I want the next person in charge behind him!"
"Okay, that would be *Department manager*. I'll transfer you now."
"NO! I hate her! She's in cahoots with that harlot that runs this dump!"
"Well, ma'am, those are your options. It's late on a Friday afternoon and most of our staff is gone for the weekend. If you'd like to leave a message, I'd be happy to transfer you–"
"This is ridiculous! There should be someone there every day to answer my call if I need something! I'm not happy. I haven't been happy since I moved here!"
"Ma'am, may I have your name and address?"
"Why do you need that?"
"To make sure that I can communicate your information and your message to the appropriate person. And also because if you're unhappy in that community, there may be other communities you can transfer to. Your current community has a long waiting list and I'm sure there are any number of people who would be thrilled to live there."
"No! I'm not moving out!"
"Well then, since you've exhausted all of your options and are still being unreasonable, it's now past my quitting time and I'm going to disconnect. You do your best to have a nice weekend." *click*
And yesterday at around 3:30, there was the guy I shall henceforth refer to as "strung out on ALL the drugs."
An unhappy resident launched into a diatribe that vascillated wildly between tears, Stoner Keanu, and Pseudo-intellectual, and failed to give me his name once during the course of an 8 minute call. Apparently, his girlfriend kicked him out, and he didn't have his apartment keys, and he couldn't get into his apartment, and no one at the office had answered his call in three.whole.hours. He pays rent for someone to be in that office from 8:00 to 5:00, and he thinks that his (now ex-)girlfriend is going to stick him with rent instead of subleasing in a timely manner and she's already not paying bills, and the apartment is trashed, and he had a physical altercation with a visitor to the apartment who called the police…
Does your head hurt yet? Mine too! All the while, he was using 2 dollar words entirely out of context, and called me a "fucking slag" when I told him that he'd need to speak to a manager who was out that day. I told him that while I understood his frustration, swearing at me was not going to get him the speedy resolution he demanded. So then he switched back to Pseudo-Intellectual and said he was very disappointed in me (HAH!), that I had an obligation to respond to his concerns in a timely fashion, and that he expects better than to be treated like a criminal (?), at which point I put him into his property manager's voice mail.
His manager replied this morning – "He didn't leave me a voicemail. Lucky me! But he is a criminal. He broke down a door in the apartment to get at some guy and start a physical altercation."
The receptionist has been trading stories with me about some of the crazies she's dealt with and I'm giving her helpful tips. She recommended that she just be allowed to tell them all that I said to blow it out their tight asses.
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Cooler weather and tea time
Yesterday (and this morning) I woke up to cooler weather and I was so thrilled because of my favorite cool weather treat, hot tea. Even though I drink some hot tea in the summer, it is just not as important as in the fall and winter. When the weather is cool, it is like a reward I give myself, usually midmorning, afternoon and at night. Tea has some health benefits so I feel like I am giving myself a healthy treat.
I know that iced tea is a southern favorite, and I love it, too, but I think one of the reasons southerners don't appreciate hot tea as much is because of orange pekoe tea. Orange pekoe is great for sweet cold tea but there are a world of teas out there and it is hard to imagine not liking one variety or another, hot, if you tried enough of them.
Since I am not a tea expert, I will not even try to give a lesson about the varieties of tea, but I will tell you the teas I really love.
In the morning I love a green tea, usually double green, green gunpowder or green ginger. I'm not as fond of mint varieties. I usually use a few drops of stevia. Sugar is a favorite but I have given it up for health reasons and I like stevia better than other sweeteners.
My favorite afternoon teas are usually Assam varieties. They are bolder black teas and have a strong flavor. I usually use a bit of milk or soy milk and of course, stevia. I like Earl Grey, too, but usually with a bit of milk and sweetener.
For anytime teas, my favorite is usually an herbal tea like Passion by Tazo. I also like red teas, also herbal, and if I am having trouble sleeping I often drink a cup of chamomile tea -- very calming.
My husband will sometimes share a cup of tea with me and he loves chais, especially India Spice Chai by Constant Comment.
Tomorrow, in honor of cooler weather and the season of tea drinking I will begin a give away of cookbook called, "Second Round: Tea-time at the Masters." It's not a TEA cookbook but I think the name is only semi-appropriate, since the Masters is a spring event. I think the cookbook is worth it, anyway.
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I tea-totally agree! I've already begun having more hot tea this weekend since the weather has turned so much cooler!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 1:01 PM
What a beautiful photo! It inspired me to 'put on a pot of tea.' I made some Vanilla Caramel Truffle, by Lipton. It's really delicious and the tea comes in those see-thru pyramid bags. The tea bags even have small pieces of caramel in them! I'm enjoying the cooler weather, too. Hope you have a great week and a great fall season, JoanieReplyDelete
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Welcome back! Sorry it's been a while but I hope you enjoy the next chapter of my story.
So much for an interesting first lecture. The professor babbled on for three hours about the importance of line when designing an artwork and how the balance and harmony of the piece must be simple yet complex in order to gain an appealing aesthetic. I don't remember most of what he said because all I did for most of the time was think about how weird the situation was that morning. My first day and I've already seen a disabled girl's wheelchair fall from a balcony, mystery boy (who, by the way, is the disabled girl's brother) and most horrifying of all, my professor's gross beard that appeared to have bits of biscuit in it. I sit on the train next to an old lady who looks very annoyed at having to sit next to me, one of 'today's youth' as I heard her refer to me as. Too bad there are no other seats. Just as the train is leaving the platform, I get a call from Zahra. I eagerly swipe to the left and answer her call. "Hey!" I say.
"Hey there uni gal, how was your first day?" she replies.
"Oh. My. Gosh. It was insane."
"Really? Did they give you heaps of work?"
"Um, no, not really. What made it insane was that firstly, a girl in a wheelchair had her chair taken and thrown over a balcony…" I glance over at the old lady who is now death staring me. I give her a shy smile and turn to face the window.
"Please elaborate on how the hell that happened," she says.
"Right, well some guy puller her out and threw it over the edge. It was so crazy. So, then I went to help her and she called her brother who, get this, is mystery boy." I pause to allow her to process this new information. The phone line goes a little fuzzy for a second or two then goes back to silence.
"Jayda? Are you there?" Zahra asks.
"Hey, yeah. Sorry, I think we just went through a dead spot or something."
"Oh that's alright then, I thought you'd hung up on me!" she laughs.
"No no, I would never! Anyway, did you hear what I said about mystery boy?"
"What? No? Oh my gosh please tell me he found you and asked you out!"
"Well, not exactly. He's the girl in the wheelchair's brother. I didn't catch his name but he's studying law at my uni."
"Bud, that' awesome. You totally have to go for coffee or something. He has to thank you now right? For helping his sister?"
"Well I guess but-"
"But nothing. Tomorrow, you go and find that spunk and make him buy you a coffee."
"But I don't drink coffee-"
"Jayda, there are way too many buts coming out of your mouth!" We both burst out laughing. Gosh we're immature. The old lady glares at me again but this time I just keep laughing.
"Anyway," Zahra continues, "I should probably get going to work. Gotta work the late shift tonight. What a joy."
"Yeah good idea, thanks for the call, I'll have to give Harper a buzz later too, see how her day was. Have fun at work!" I reply.
"Thanks bud, see ya!" I take my phone away from my ear just in time for the old lady to start grumbling something about today's young people being rude and selfish or something like that. I'm in too good a mood after my phone call with Zahra to care. I take out 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' again and read until my stop is called.
The next morning I stroll into uni wearing my favourite boots. They're almost 6 years old yet still look new which is pretty amazing considering how much I've worn them. Today's class starts at 10. I glance at my watch and see that it's only 9.35. I have a good 20 minutes to kill so I decide to explore the courtyard area. There are a few cafes, some fast food shops and even a jewellery store. I guess there are a lot of people that forget birthdays and anniversaries around here. I pick a café called 'Polypop' purely because its name is the same as one of the fabrics at work. I walk towards it in my comfy and worn boots while deciding what to get. I don't drink coffee so that's out, and the only other hot drink I really drink is hot chocolate. But, today, I'm feeling adventurous. I get into the little shop and study the menu board. There's so many drinks that I can't decide which one to try.
"I hear chai lattes are pretty good." I spin around to see mystery boy only a metre away. He smiles at me while I stand there with my jaw almost to the ground. Gosh, I swear he gets more attractive every time we meet. He raises his perfectly shaped eyebrows at me and I manage to compose myself.
"Oh, hey. Again." I grin the dorkiest grin that any face has ever had the displeasure of forming. He doesn't seem to mind.
"If you're trying to decide what to order, might I suggest trying a chai latte? They're like drinking Christmas in a paper cup."
"Wow, that sounds amazing. Hell, why not? I mean, I do love Christmas." I somehow smile decently.
"Hey, can I grab two chai lattes please? Thanks." He hands a $10 note to the cashier lady.
"Oh you didn't have to get me one," I say.
"I was actually getting it for Hail…but I could get you one too if you like?" he offers. He starts laughing hysterically.
"I'm kidding," he smiles, "sorry, I like to prank people sometimes."
I start laughing along with him.
"How is Hail after yesterday?" I ask quietly.
"She's okay I think, just a little shaken." His face seems to darken at the thought of someone trying to hurt his sister. I realise that I need to change the subject.
"So, Hail said you're studying law. What's that like?" I ask sweetly.
"Ah, you know, it's alright. It can be confusing sometimes." I nod in agreement. I remember doing legal studies at high school. It was, by far, my worst subject in Year 12.
"Anyway, what about you? What are you studying?"
"Art. I always loved it in high school so I figured, why not?"
"Well as long as you love what you're doing."
"Exactly. You've just got to find your passion." We both nod to fill the silence that's settling on us. After what seems like forever, the cashier hands him two chai lattes and he passes one to me.
"Thank you very much." I say
"Not a problem…" he gestures for me to tell him my name.
"Oh, it's Jayda."
"Well, it was lovely to meet you properly Jayda. See you around." He flashes me a glimpse of his perfectly straight and white teeth as he turns to walk away.
"Wait! What's your name?" I reach out for his arm to stop him leaving.
"I'm Percy." Mystery boy smiles one last time before walks out of Polypop.
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Jan 18, 2016
I dare you to eat this!
What are those! look like monkey brain and taste like butter. Those are cod fish sperm sac, it is considered a delicacy in Japan. Next time you go fishing and catch a cod fish, you know what to do with it. Put it in your mouth!The next dish on fried nattou, this one is not that bad. It didn't smell at all, and the outside is crunchy and the inside is soft.Fresh sea urchin is better than you think and it taste very different from the frozen one.


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Luck of the Irish
Irish culture and traditions have played an important role in Newark since the Irish first came to the city in the mid-nineteenth century. Emigrating from Ireland due to the Potato Famine, and for the economic advancement and opportunity available in America, they settled in Newark (and similar cities) for its burgeoning industry and familial connections.
While the makeup of the city has evolved over the last 150-plus years, there are still great spots in Newark and vicinity to enjoy Irish fare and savor the true Irish experience. As we celebrate March and St. Patrick's Day, let's "raise a pint" to some of the best establishments.
McGovern's Tavern. Located right across the street from Rutgers-Newark, McGovern's opened in 1936. According to its website, "for many years if you emigrated from Ireland to New Jersey, McGovern's Tavern would be one of your first stops. Here you could enjoy your first beer in the United States, and more times than not, (Frank McGovern, founder and owner) would be able to help find you employment."
McGovern's maintains its nostalgia, with an unassuming exterior and a welcoming interior. The menu is heavy on burgers, wraps and sandwiches. For an Irish specialty, try the "Dublin Decker" sandwich, comprised of corned beef, turkey, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing served on rye.
The beer choices rotate between 12 taps, with the typical IPAs, seasonal brews and Irish favorites including Guinness, Harp and Smithwick's. The drink specials feature beer mixtures such as "Black & Blue" (Blue Moon and Guinness) and "Apples & Oranges" (Magners and Blue Moon), and interestingly titled shots like "Cinnamon Toast Crunch" (Fireball & Rum Chata) and "Green Tea" (Jameson, Peach Schnapps and Sour Mix).
Kilkenny Alehouse. A true modern Irish pub, Kilkenny is located at 27 Central Avenue (corner of Central and Halsey). The alehouse is almost evenly split between an inviting, wood-themed bar area in the front and dining room in the back. Windows provide plenty of natural light, and a second story is reserved for parties. The beer list has a dozen rotating drafts, with craft brews from the likes of Brooklyn Brewery, Dogfish Head, Goose Island and Victory, and mainstays like Budweiser, Stella Artois, Yuengling, and Guinness. The owner is friendly and seems to remember all faces; after a chat, you may find the beer you're drinking "on the house" or taste a little extra Baileys in your Irish coffee.
The food is enterprising – think "gastropub" - and not intended simply to complement drinks. Appetizers feature items like drunken mussels (with white wine), braised short rib sliders, Kilkenny blarney spring rolls (corned beef, cabbage, potato & Swiss in a spring roll wrapper), and poutine (tater tots, cheese curds and brown gravy).
Soups and salads provide abundant choice. Burger options come in beef, salmon, lamb and black bean. Irish specialties include an open-faced corned beef Reuben, shepherd's pie and fish & chips.
Nearby. Right across the Passaic River, in East Newark, is one of the premier diners in New Jersey: TOPS Diner. Diners tend to serve all kinds of food, but TOPS also has a handful of dishes for your Irish fix. You will find corned beef hash & eggs, a corned beef Reuben, and a house favorite, Dublin's Pot Roast. TOPS also has a liquor license and because it is a diner (where coffee is usually a staple) you can guarantee that its Irish coffee will be as good as it gets.
A great continuing Irish tradition in Newark is the St. Patrick's Day Parade, which will have its 82nd incarnation on Friday, March 17th at 1 pm. The historic Robert Treat Hotel at 50 Park Place is the official host hotel of the parade. Maize Restaurant inside the hotel should be a good bet to warm up with an Irish cocktail. Right across the street - within NJPAC - Nico's Kitchen + Bar is also worth a visit on St. Patrick's Day, with its extensive wine, beer and cocktail menu.
March is a time for reflecting on Irish tradition and Newark is as fine a town as any to toast and celebrate the green, white and orange.
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World Bank Dataviz.(Link to the infographic with the GDP stats).
Countries Featured In The Infographic:
South Africa,Egypt,Nigeria,Algeria,Morocco,Angola,Libya,Tunisia,Kenya,Ethiopia,Ghana and Cameroon.
Today,Africa's combined GDP stands at $2 trillion,with many an African country's GDP growing at 5-6% per annum.The Gross Domestic Product data provided in the infographic however,is from between the years 2005-2009 and as such,it would be vital to note that as at 2012,Kenya's GDP for instance stood at about 34 billion dollars.South Africa-Africa's largest economy stood at about $400 billion,almost double the 2009 mark featured in the infographic.Massive potential for growth abounds because Africa is not poor,it is being looted,or better yet,it is just mismanaged.Indeed a UN Economic Commission for Africa report probing illicit financial flows from the continent paints an appalling picture of the amount of money leaving Africa illicitly.It says the figures on transfer of funds from the developing world to the so-called developed countries could amount to a staggering 1.5 trillion every year.Chaired by former South African president,Thabo Mbeki,the high-level panel which compiled the report points an accusing finger at Multinational Corporations that apply different means to siphon off vast amounts that the developing world,including Africa,desperately needs.MNCs account for 66% of global trade totaling to $44 trillion or there about.MNCs have become the new actors as regards the causative agents of internal displacement in Africa through land grabs.The several ways Africa loses this money include,trade mispricing in invoices exchanged between importers and exporters-both local companies and MNCs,tax evasion,racketeering,counterfeiting,contraband,smuggling,cross-border movements of cash,corruption by government officials and influential businessmen as well as laundered commercial transactions.Africa has lost an estimated $854 billion from 1970- 2008,says the report."Just one third of the loss associated with illicit financial flows would have been enough to fully cover the continent's external debt which accumulated to $279 billion in 2008",notes the report.Kenya's public debt for instance,currently stands at 48.6 per cent of GDP.Ostensibly,the trend worsened with the average illicit flows amounting to $50 billion per year between 2000-2011.As regards the lucrative business that is 'dead-aid' to Africa with an exception of the few success stories of Rwanda maybe,for $1 received in aid,$10 is lost in illicit transfers.
West and Central Africa emerge as the leading 'victims' of this continental bleeding.They,both combined, account for 49% of illicit flows from Africa.North Africa accounts for 18% while Southern and Eastern Africa account for 33%.
Specific Countries Cumulative Illicit Flows:Nigeria- $212.7 billion,Egypt-$105.2 billion,South Africa-$81.8 billion,Morocco-33.9 billion,Angola-$29.5 billion,Cote d'Ivoire-$21.6 billion,Sudan-$16.6 billion,Ethiopia-$16.5 billion,Republic of Congo-$16.2 billion.
Closer home,a recent Global Financial Integrity report titled "Illicit Financial Flows from Developing Countries", says that countries in the East African Community saw a combined $1.33 billion lost through illicit financial transactions over the past decade.In the 10-year period,details the report;Uganda lost $680 million,Tanzania-$333 million,Rwanda-$158 million,Kenya-$112 million and Burundi-$49 million.China which is fast becoming EAC's largest trading partner ,is the biggest beneficiary of these illicit flows,accounting for an average of 47% of all illicit outflows over the 10-year period,says the report-GFI.The illicit flows from developing countries and emerging markets,it is believed,could be much higher than reported owing to accurate data,the lack thereof.For more on countries in the East African Community, READ:EAC debt grows as $1.3bn silently siphoned out– http://www.africareview.com//Special-Reports/EAC-debt-
"Africa,with its underdeveloped governance structures,is particularly vulnerable to this form of exploitation.While the outside world has always been very quick to pin the corruption label on Africa,we have always argued that it takes two to make this deadly dance work.Now it is obvious that powerful multinationals are as complicit,in fact more so,in sucking Africa's lifeblood as the worst local despot,"writes Anne Versi for the African Business Magazine,an AIC publication,in an article titled:"Multinationals 'Steal' $50bn Per Year From Africa."
Illicit Financial Flows:As opposed to capital flight which encompasses both licit and illicit cross-border transfer of funds,illicit financial flows are funds that are illegally earned,transferred and used, and cover all unrecorded private financial outflows-GFI.
Source:data.worldbank.com,www.google.com/publicdata,en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_domestic_product,New African Business Magazine-Blogs,Africa Review (http://www.africareview.com).


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Acne isn't just for teenagers. While teenagers are most likely to get acne, it can be a problem for adults too. Lots of things can increase your risk for acne, like genetics, stress, or hormonal changes. Women are at a higher risk of hormonal acne during pregnancy. Using birth control, and having your period can also affect your skin. Women also have a low level of hormones called androgens, which circulate in their blood and can make adult acne worse.
What Causes Acne?
Your skin is full of tiny oil glands called sebaceous glands. These glands secrete an oily substance called sebum to lubricate your hair and skin. Certain factors can cause these glands to produce excess sebum and become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. This creates an environment that's ideal for bacteria to grow, leading to infection and inflammation. This inflammation is what is known as acne, pimples, zits or break outs. Acne most often appears on your face, neck, chest, back and shoulders because these are the areas where your skin has the most sebaceous glands.
What Doesn't Cause Acne?
There have been many myths spreading around about what causes acne, including greasy foods and chocolate. No specific foods have ever been found to cause or increase acne. Dirty skin doesn't cause acne, although exposure to oily lotions or greasy work areas, like kitchens, can make acne worse. In fact, cleaning your skin too harshly, by over scrubbing or using harsh chemicals, can inflame your skin and make acne worse.
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You probably won't find too many things that make real life very tempting for a geek! After all, his favourite place is in front of the computer. Even real 3D graphics and the perfect 'ping' that can be found in this strange place known to all of us as 'outside' can't keep up with the fun a first person shooter or a MMORPG creates.
Well, until now anyway... Because now we have the AquaPod Bottle Launcher a perfect reason to go outside, as launching 'real' rockets is far more fun than launching virtual ones!
The functional principle is rather simple: With the help of an ordinary air pump, pressure is built up in a water bottle (use the 2L ones for best results). As soon as water comes out through the safety valve, make for a safe distance of 3-5m and pull the leash to start 'ignition'... And whoooossh!!! your rocket will fly up to 30m into the sky! How zoomingly cool is that?!
Simple, but effective and above all, it's absolutely safe: the in-built safety valve controls the amount of air pumped into the bottle. If the pressure gets too high, water begins to leak out, preventing the bottle from exploding. Nevertheless, this is gadget not a toy, and as such does need to be used responsibly.
So, what are you waiting for? Take off your 3-D glasses, prepare for (computer) separation... "Houston, we are a go for the AquaPod Bottle Launcher!"
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Lately, my recovery has seemed to just have exploded.
I am not saying this is a happy go lucky, I'm cured, kinda scenario.
On the contrary, I do not eat breakfast every day. I don't eat 6x a day and track my meal plan. I haven't measured out my food in a long time. And hell, sometimes I have a bowl of cereal for dinner.
What I am saying though, is that I no longer turn down food based on their calories or power and fear they have over me.
I have eaten cookies for breakfast, but had a salad for lunch, but those two are no longer connected in my mind. I eat what I want, when I want. If I just ate a half hour ago, and my stomach is growling, I drink some water, and pull out a larabar.
I still exercise, and the voice is still there, but it is no longer the loud screaming, jagged tooth beast demanding my every action. It is now like a snide child who hasn't gotten it's way and makes jabs when it can, "I mean, you did just exercise, you probably shouldn't have breakfast." "Or," I'd retort back, "I have some awesome avocado toast waiting with my name on it." It doesn't always make the voice go away, and I don't always make the correct choice, but I do the next right thing.
That also doesn't mean that my body image is all rainbows and sunshine every day, but I am learning to accept my body and realize that restricting won't do me any good, and eating one cookie won't hurt me.
I may still turn food down, but it is because I genuinely don't want it. Not because my Eating Disorder doesn't want me to have it.
Do what you can, even if it means a snack! Feel free to reach out!


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How do you want me to start?
I'm a European, 45 kg sex machine looking for action. Call me ClaraJoy. I've been fantasizing about you touching me… so steamy. My fingers are going to make your lusty velvet center explode.
Ohh, don't leave yet handsome. I want to have more fun!


text: On Tuesday 05/21/2013, our American Mammoth Jackstock jennet foaled twin jacks! They are healthy and close to the same size. We have named the darker foal Jarah (Hebrew for "gives sweetness) and the lighter foal is Shiloh (Hebrew for "Gift from God". We hope to bring them and Daisy (their mother) home tomorrow. The twins are the hit of Tennessee Equine Hospital, where we had taken Daisy to foal. We hope to bring the twins and Daisy home tomorrow.