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Faithful fashion! This heavenly charm is available to you in 10 angelic choices, each crafted from 18K gold embraced™ sterling silver. The two-tone scrollwork detailed angle features a single round cabochon bead bar set to the bottom.
Pink opal choice features 18K rose gold embraced sterling silver. Agate, coral and opal choices are dyed.
About Charm Bracelets:
Dating back to the prehistoric era, charm bracelets were likely established around 400BC. The early charms were known for possessing powers and being associated with various Gods. As the years passed, so did the charm bracelet's affiliation to spirituality. Charm bracelets then evolved into a fashion item in the late 1800s and currently they are still known as such. Today women collect charms as souvenirs of places or things they enjoy. This makes them not only beautiful to look at, but special, as they serve as a reminder of the finer things in life.
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All weights pertaining to gemstones, including diamonds, are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. View Gemstone Enhancements and Special Care Requirements for important information.
Vermeil Plating:
Pronounced "vermay," vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Regular gold plating is less than 2.5 microns.
The "vermeil" technique of plating sterling silver with gold originated in France in the 1750s. It differs from "gold filled" or "gold plated" in terms of the thickness or thinness of the microns over sterling silver. "Gold filled" pieces have a much thicker layer, between 15 and 45 microns, which is mechanically bonded to the base metal with heat and pressure. Vermeil is a more expensive version of "gold plated". It does not wear off as quickly as gold plating does. However, over time, vermeil wears off and therefore will require re-plating.
Gold/Platinum Embraced Silver or Bronze:
Our platinum and gold embraced collections feature layers of platinum or gold over sterling silver or bronze for a lustrous, radiant finish everywhere you look and touch.
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Amethyst, the most precious member of the quartz family, exhibits purple shades ranging from pale lilac to deep purple, sometimes exhibiting reddish or rose overtones. Very deep-colored amethysts are the finest and most highly valued . Some stones are so over-saturated with color they have areas that are blacked out, which can negatively impact their value. Paler shades, sometimes called "Rose of France," were common in Victorian jewelry. Banding—darker and lighter zones of color—is also a common occurrence. Occasionally, amethyst is even found combined with its sister quartz, citrine, into a single stone called ametrine.
The birthstone for February, amethyst is an extremely popular gem for jewelry because of its regal color, variety of sizes and shapes, affordability and wide range of hues. It also is the recommended gem for couples celebrating their 6 th and 17 th wedding anniversaries. With a hardness of 7.0 on the Mohs Scale , a methyst can occur as long prismatic crystals that have six-sided pyramids at either end, or can form as drusies that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed terminations.
The ancient Greeks believed that amethyst made one immune to the effects of alcohol. In fact, the name even comes from the Greek word amethystos, which means "not drunken." Legend has it that the amethyst originated from Bacchus, the god of wine. Bacchus became angry at the mortals and vowed that the next mortal to cross his path would be eaten by tigers. Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden, was on her way to worship the goddess, Diana. Diana turned her into colorless quartz to keep her from being eaten. Bacchus observed the miracle and repented his hasty decision. He poured wine over the young maiden, leaving her feet and legs colorless. This is the reason that amethyst crystals are usually uneven in color and have a colorless base at the bottom. Because amethyst was believed to prevent drunkenness, wine goblets were often carved from it in ancient Greece. Today, the gem still symbolizes sobriety.
Amethyst has been a part of history throughout the ages. Evidence suggests that prehistoric humans used amethysts for decoration as early as 25,000 B.C. Legends suggest that the Egyptian queen Cleopatra wore an amethyst signet ring, as did Saint Valentine, who bared an amethyst engraved with the figure of Cupid. During medieval times, people used the stone as medication to stay awake and alert. Leonardo Da Vinci claimed that amethyst could dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. In some legends, the stone represents piety, celibacy and dignity. In the Middle Ages, for instance, the gem was an important ornamentation for the Catholic Church and other religions. It was considered the stone of bishops, and they still often wear amethyst rings. In Tibet, amethyst is considered sacred to Buddha and rosaries are often made from it. Amethyst has also long been a favorite of kings and queens for its royal purple hues that symbolize wisdom, strength and confidence. Amethysts are even featured in the British Crown Jewels and were worn by Catherine the Great.
Amethyst's availability and magical qualities make it the stone of preference in ancient lore and mysticism. As a meditation stone, it is said to quiet the mind, promote contemplation, sharpen psychic powers and uplift the spirit. It is a stone of deep wisdom. Folklore says it can quicken the wit, calm fears and ward off anger. It has a royal purple essence that is said to lend courage to travelers, scare off thieves and protect travelers from harm. Placed under the pillow or worn to bed, there are claims it promotes peaceful sleep and pleasant dreams. Amethyst can also be worn to supposedly make the wearer gentle, amiable and happy.
The stone is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina, as well as in Zambia, Namibia and other African nations. Very dark amethyst in small sizes also is mined in Australia. But the ideal for fine quality amethyst was set by a Siberian variety, often called Russian or Uralian amethyst, which is now considered a defunct source. Generally, South American amethyst tends to come in larger sizes than African amethyst, but the African variety has a reputation for having deeper color intensity and is therefore considered more valuable. The African version also is harder to come by than amethyst mined from South America. Most of today's amethyst comes out of Brazil.
Lune de France is a very special variety of amethyst that rarely comes to market. From the northwest state of Amazon in Brazil, this gemstone comes from the Maraba mine. This lovely lilac gemstone features a unique velvet-like quality that at first observation can be confused for an opal or moonstone. The gemstone's internal structure contains natural, cloud-like veils of microscopic inclusions that are extremely minute, even under high power magnification. These inclusions cause the incoming light to scatter and reflect, thus creating an opalescent effect. While a similar inclusion structure can be expected in rose quartz, it almost never occurs in an amethyst. Lune de France features a natural lilac color and retains excellent transparency allowing it to be faceted for maximum light play.
Known for its fiery combination of colors, opal is called the "Cupid stone" because it was said to reflect the complexion of the Greek god of love. The ancient Romans believed the gem was the symbol of hope, good luck and purity. Today, it remains a symbol of hope and inspiration. With a name stemming from the Latin word for "precious stone," opal is considered October's birthstone and is traditionally given as a 14th anniversary gift.
Opals are luminous and iridescent stones with inclusions of many colors called "fire." It is sometimes called the "queen of gems" because it can flash patterns of color representing every hue of the rainbow. In fact, most stones are usually cut into domed cabochons to enhance the color play. The brilliance and pattern of an opal's fire determines its value. Opals with strong flashes of red fire are generally the most prized, while stones with blue or green flashes are more common and subsequently less valuable. Stone size also helps determine price, since the gem is very rare in larger sizes.
In order to produce a stone that is less expensive than a solid opal, an opal doublet can be manufactured. It is composed of a thin layer of opal glued on top of another mineral (usually a black onyx or ironstone, which enhances the opal's color). An opal triplet can be made with a thin layer of opal sandwiched between a layer of clear quartz on top and a layer of obsidian or ironstone on the bottom. The clear quartz top layer makes the gem harder and less susceptible to scratches. Since top-quality natural opals are extremely rare and expensive, many are treated with colorless oil, wax or resin to enhance their appearance. Ranking a hardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs Scale, these treatments also fill cracks in the stone to improve durability.
A species of quartz, opal is one of the few gemstones that are sedimentary in origin. Millions of years ago, after ancient seas receded, silica-laden sediment was deposited around shorelines. Erosion made much of this silica into a solution that filled cracks in rocks, clay and fossils. Layers upon layers of silica jell were added to each other over millions of years and became precious opals. The stones still contain 6 to 10 percent water, a remnant of ancient seas. Because they have high water content, opals should be protected from heat and strong light in order to prevent them from drying out and cracking.
Opal is found in a range of hues, including white opal (the most common), black opal (the most valuable), boulder opal (black opal with iron oxide), crystal or water opal (which is transparent), and fire opal (which features a bright solid color). The body color determines the variety of opal and has a large impact on the value.
White opals tend to have more diffused fire due to their light background color. Rare black opals have a black to dark gray body color that allows for the fire to be the most noticeable, making them the most valuable type of opal. Boulder opals are cut with the natural host rock left on the back. They are found with interesting hills and valleys on the surface and inclusions in the foreground, forming odd shapes that make them a designer's delight. Crystal opal is transparent with flashes of rainbow colors, while fire opal only occasionally has this play of color. Fire opal's backdrop color is the main attraction. With bold yellows, oranges or reds, it is usually faceted to add sparkle and enhance the fabulous color.
The vast majority of the world's opal supply comes from Australia, first discovered there by gold panners in 1863. In addition to a small quantity of opal produced in Kenya and Canada, white opal is mined in Brazil, black opal is found only at Lightning Ridge in Australia, crystal and fire opal can be found in the United States and Mexico, and a blue-green opal is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Opals have been treasured for thousands of years throughout the world. The gem was loved and highly valued by the Romans, who called it "opalus." In fact, a beautiful opal called the "orphanus" was featured in the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor and was said to guard the regal honor. The Aztecs mined opal in South and Central America and archaeologist Louis Leakey found 6,000-year-old opal artifacts in a cave in Kenya. Napoleon gave Josephine a beautiful opal with brilliant red flashes called "The Burning of Troy," making her his Helen. To this day, opals are still set in the crown jewels of France. Queen Victoria loved opals and often gave them as wedding gifts. She was one of the first to appreciate opals from Australia and, along with her daughters, created a fashion for wearing the gemstone.
There are also several literary references to the fascinating stone throughout history. Shakespeare regarded opal as a symbol of shifting inconstancy, comparing its play of color to play of mind. In "Twelfth Night" he wrote, "Now the melancholy God protect thee, and the tailor make thy garments of changeable taffeta, for thy mind is opal." In the 19th century, Sir Walter Scott caused a reputation that opals were unlucky. The heroine of his popular novel had her life force caught in the opal she wore in her hair and died when its fire was extinguished.
For thousands of years, opals have been revered for their supposed mystical powers. Romans thought the stone kept the wearer safe from disease and wore it near the heart on necklaces to ward off evil and protect travelers. Ancient Arabs believed that opals fell from heaven in flashes of lightning, which explained their fiery colors. During the Middle Ages, opal was called "ophthalmios," meaning "eye stone," due to a widespread belief that it was beneficial to eyesight. Some thought its effect on sight could render the wearer invisible, and the stone was even recommended for thieves. In medieval Scandinavia, blonde women wore opals in their hair to prevent it from going grey.
Today, opals are still believed to hold magical powers. White opals, when used in rituals on a full moon night, are said to bring the moon goddess' powers into full effect within the practitioner. Specially shaped black opals are often worn on gold jewelry to further enhance their magical properties and powers. A fire opal surrounded with 10 or 12 diamonds and worn on a gold necklace is said to have excellent money-drawing power.
Opals have been said to bring good luck, grant vigor and ideally protect travelers. The stones have long been believed to develop and increase mental capacities and open the unused powers of the mind. The colorful fire in opals is said to develop a more creative imagination and help recall past lives. It is believed that the most magically powerful opals come from Lightning Ridge in Australia and that the gem loses its power once its owner dies.
Aquamarine's name was derived from the Latin terms "aqua" meaning water and "mare" for sea. According to legend, aquamarine was the treasure of mermaids and held the power to keep sailors safe at sea. Sailors carried it to stay in the good graces of Poseidon and ward off seasickness. Other folklore says that aquamarine was the stone of the sea-goddesses and sirens. Sea goddesses were said to cleanse the stone in the ocean water at night by the light of the full moon. Beads of aquamarine are even found in ancient Egyptian mummy tombs, used as a tribute to the gods of the netherworld for safe passage.
From the lightest sky-blue to the deepest sea blue, aquamarines are found in an exceptionally beautiful spectrum of blue hues. With its clear brilliance, deeper colors are unusual in smaller sizes since it generally takes a larger stone to hold a darker shade. The most prized aquamarines are those displaying a deep, intense, pure blue with no green tints. These are more rare and therefore more valuable. Unlike its emerald sister, aquamarine is known for being relatively free of inclusions with evenly distributed color. It retains excellent clarity, which is why aquamarines are frequently cut with large step facets to show off their flawless surfaces, immaculate transparency and high brilliance.
The different shades of aquamarine are distinguished by their names. "Santa Maria" is the name for the rare, intensely deep blue aquamarines found in the Santa Maria de Itabira Mine in Brazil. Similar colors are found in some of the sparse aquamarine gemstone mines in Africa, especially in Mozambique. In order to better distinguish them, these aquamarines are denoted as "Santa Maria Africana." Not quite as deeply blue are "Espirito Santo" aquamarines from the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo. Another beautiful color has been named in honor of a Brazilian beauty queen from 1954, and has become famous as "Martha Rocha."
Aquamarine is thought to possess a number of mystical properties , with powers that allegedly develop best if the stone is immersed in sun-drenched water. It is a stone of peace, joy and happiness, especially in the renewing of relationships. Its pale blue color arises sympathy, trust and harmony, all feelings that soothe and calm emotional fires or problems. The gem is said to re-awaken love in married couples or spark new friendships. In fact, carrying an aquamarine is supposed to guarantee a happy marriage and to make its owner happy. As a necklace, it is the most magically ideal gift for a groom to give his bride on the day of their nuptials.
In ancient times, aquamarine was thought to be capable of preserving youth and health. In magic today, this beautiful stone is worn or carried to enhance the utilization of psychic powers. Aquamarine can be worn as a magic charm to ensure good health, to halt fear and to strengthen courage. Because it is a cleansing and purification stone, it can be worn or rubbed on the body as a part of a purification ritual. Aquamarine can also be worn or carried as a protective amulet while sailing or flying over water. Fishermen, sailors and pilots have long made it their special amulet against danger. Other modern beliefs suggest the Santa Maria aquamarine makes the heart beat faster.
Now and then, sensationally large crystals are found. The largest known aquamarine is a 243-pound stone found in Brazil in 1920. It was cut into many smaller stones, and a 13-pound uncut piece resides in the American Museum of Natural History. Another noted aquamarine is an 879.50ct step-cut flawless sea green stone that is on display in the British Museum of Natural History. Aquamarine is found in many exotic places around the world, including Afghanistan, Angola, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Russia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Most of the gemstones available in the market today, however, come from Brazil.
Many modern designers have named aquamarine as their favorite stone, as its light color allows for a special creative freedom to bring out the character and brilliance of each stone. Gemstone artists get their inspiration for new cuts more often from aquamarines than from any other stone. These creative designer cuts have no doubt contributed to its high popularity. Aquamarine is the March birthstone and has become the traditional gift for 16 th and 19 th anniversary gifts. With an 8.0 ranking on the Mohs Scale , the stone is very durable and can stand up to everyday wear. It is the symbol for youth, hope, health and fidelity.
Most people think the coral used in jewelry comes from South Pacific coral reefs such as the Great Barrier Reef off Australia. However, these coral reefs are formed by a different species than the coral that is traditionally used in jewelry. Most jewelry coral is found in the Mediterranean Sea or in the Pacific near Japan and Taiwan. It grows in ocean colonies of branches that look like underwater trees, and is found in a range of colors, including pale pink (called angelskin coral), orange, red (called noble coral), white and black. The most valued colors are deep red, black and pink. It is much softer than other gems, with a hardness of only 3.5 on the Mohs Scale. In jewelry-making, coral is often carved into beads or cameos, or can be left and polished in its natural branch-like form.
Among the most ancient of gem materials, coral has been used for adornment since prehistoric times. While coral inlays and ornaments have been found in Celtic tombs from the Iron Age, the gem also has a history of religious significance. It is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures, and coral rosaries are used by Tibetan Lamas.
Coral was long thought to be a powerful talisman that could protect from evil spirits and ward off hurricanes. Because it was believed that coral protected the wearer, it was a traditional gift to children. Coral was also believed to lose its powers once broken. Today, coral is the traditional 35th anniversary gift for married couples.
Kunzite is a rare and expensive semi-precious gemstone that is most famous for its delicately pale, lilac pink color. It is known for its strong pleochroism, meaning it shows lighter and more intense coloring when viewed at different angles. For this reason, the pastel gem is always cut to show the deepest pink color through the top of the gem; the deeper the pink, the more valuable the stone. Because kunzite shows its best color in larger sizes, small sizes tend to be very pale. It needs a certain amount of mass to bring out its color, so stones should weigh at least 10.00ct to be really in the pink. The largest faceted kunzite is an 880.00ct stone that is on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.
Kunzite is often called the "evening stone" because it should be protected from strong sunlight. Direct sunlight and heat can fade the gem's color over time. It is an especially fragile stone due to its crystalline structure. In fact, kunzite's perfect cleavage and splintery fracture make it one of the most difficult gems to cut. It is a relatively hard gemstone, however, with a hardness rating on the Mohs Scale of 6.0-7.0.
First significantly found in Pala, California in 1902, kunzite is named as a tribute to George F. Kunz. He was the legendary gemologist and chief gem buyer for Tiffany & Co at the turn of the century, and was a pioneer of the science now known as gemology. Kunz wrote The Curious Lore of Precious Stones and searched the world for old stories and legends about gems while seeking new varieties and new deposits. Today, most kunzite is mined in Brazil, Afghanistan and Madagascar, and generally found in larger sizes of 10.00ct or more.
Modern folklore says that kunzite promotes emotional support and balance by helping to keep the mind and emotions in sync. It is believed that the gem aids in giving confidence and connection to a higher self. Many believe it reduces mood swings and stress while easing tension. It is also suggested that kunzite increases the ability to open the heart to love and trust. In fact, the gem is considered a major gemstone of love, good for improving self-love, unconditional love of others and communication in loving relationships. Also known as a communication stone, kunzite is believed to help people better understand and interact with others.
Labradorite is a beautiful mineral whose charm is not fully noticed and may be overlooked if not viewed from the proper position. Generally a gray to smoky black color, it displays a strong iridescence when cut correctly. In fact, labradorite's value increases with the skill of the lapidary and strength of the iridescence. Ranking a 6.0-6.5 on Mohs Scale, its name is derived from Labrador, Canada, which is the main source of the stone. Modern folklore says that labradorite brings forth each person's strengths, originality and ability to relate to others.
Amber is fossilized resin from ancient plants, especially coniferous trees. Tens of millions of years ago, if the conditions were right, this sticky resin would become encased in earth and gradually become fossilized. Resin that has not completely fossilized is called copal.
Sometimes leaves, bits of wood, and even the whole bodies of insects would be trapped along with the resin. Pieces of amber with the intact remains of ancient insects or other small organisms are rare and highly valued. More than 1,000 extinct species have been identified in amber.
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Amber is translucent and range in color from dark brown to a light lemon yellow. It is very soft, with a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs Scale, and it can be scratched easily. Jewelry with amber cabochons should be worn with care to prevent damage to the stones.
Amber has been used as jewelry for thousands of years. Homer mentions amber jewelry—earrings and a necklace of amber beads—as a princely gift in The Odyssey. Amber can be burned, and this produces a strong aroma the ancient Germans used as incense; they called it bernstein, or "burn stone." Clear, colorless amber was considered the best material for rosary beads in the Middle Ages due to its smooth, silky feel.
Today, two main sources of amber are the Baltic Sea and the Dominican Republic. Amber from the Baltic states is older, but amber from the Dominican Republic is more likely to have insect inclusions.
Found all over the world, agate has been creatively striped by nature. It is a type of chalcedony quartz that forms in concentric layers of colors and textures. Each individual agate forms by filling a cavity in a host rock. As a result, agate often is found as a round nodule with concentric bands like the rings of a tree trunk. Tiny quartz crystals called drusy (sometimes spelled as druzy) often form within the stone, adding to its beauty and uniqueness. Agate is a hard stone, within the range of 7.0-9.0 on the Mohs Scale.
In 1497, the mining of agate in the Nahe River valley in Germany gave rise to the cutting center of Idar-Oberstein. When the Nahe agate deposit was exhausted in the nineteenth century, Idar cutters started to develop the agate deposits of Brazil, discovering Brazil's rich deposits of many other gemstones. A famous collection of two to four thousand agate bowls, accumulated by Mithradates, King of Pontus, shows the popularity of agate at the time. Agate bowls were also popular in the Byzantine Empire. Collecting agate bowls became common among European royalty during the Renaissance and many museums in Europe, including the Louvre, have spectacular examples.
Although the small town of Idar-Oberstein is still known for the finest agate carving in the world, today Idar imports a huge range of other gem materials from around the world for cutting and carving in Germany. Cameo master carvers, modern lapidary artists and rough dealers flourish there, exporting their latest gem creations. It is an entire industry that grew from the desire for agate products during the Renaissance.
Agate was highly valued as a talisman or amulet in ancient times. It was said to quench thirst and protect from fevers. Persian magicians used agate to divert storms. Today, some believe that agate is a powerful emotional healer and helps people discern the truth.
A selection of our jewelry is made of sterling palladium alloy. Palladium is a member of the platinum group of precious metals. By replacing a portion of the copper content used in standard sterling silver with palladium, this proprietary formula renders a precious metal with superior performance attributes. Sterling palladium is five times more tarnish-resistant than standard sterling silver and has strength similar to that of 14K gold.
Palladium has been used as a precious metal in jewelry since 1939, originally as an alternative to platinum for making white gold. Its naturally white color requires no rhodium plating. Additionally, palladium is proportionally much lighter than platinum and is ideal for use in heavier gemstone jewelry. It is a more expensive alloy than nickel, but it seldom causes the allergic reactions that nickel alloy can.
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Hosted CRM service provider Salesforce.com Inc. and mobile enterprise software developer AvantGo Inc. announced a partnership Tuesday to bring disconnected access to Salesforce.com applications from PDA devices.
The companies will jointly offer AvantGo Mobile Sales for Salesforce.com, a channel on Hayward, Calif.-based AvantGos My AdvantGo wireless service.
The new service will allow customers to access, update and manage their Salesforce.com tasks, accounts, contacts and opportunities on their handheld devices. All customer information can be synchronized locally to the handheld device. Wireless connectivity is not required.
Salesforce.com offered its own wireless service, known as the Airforce Wireless Edition, late last year. That service, however, requires a wireless connection, according to company officials in San Francisco.
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Salesforce.com users with Pocket PC devices can try AvantGo Mobile Sales for Salesforce.com for free for 30 days. Thereafter, the subscription costs $299 per year, though is currently available at an introductory price of $249 per year. Support for Palm OS handheld devices will be available by the end of the month, officials said.

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The Marathon City Council has reinstated the Home Buyer Assistance Program created by Ordinance 2010-01 to assist local families in the purchase of a home, provide down payment funds, along with homebuyer education and support.
The City of Marathon will provide $10,000 down payment assistance loans to qualifying low and moderate income persons/families to assist in the purchase of a home. The loan carries no interest, requires no monthly payments, and provides prorated forgiveness at 30 years.
Click here to download the City of Marathon First Time Homebuyer Assistance Application.
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A fascination with eggs and their perfect form inspired Peter Carl Fabergé, who was a renowned jeweler and goldsmith to the Russian Imperial Court. Fabergé created a total of 50 Imperial Easter Eggs for Russian emperors from 1885 to 1917, which became an Easter tradition in the Russian Imperial Court. When Russian Revolution of 1918 dethroned the Russian Czar, it also ended the storied Faberge tradition.


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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Sept. 14 announced that it has completed 29 deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) requests out of some 82,000 applications received since Aug. 15, adding that it does not plan on sharing employers' information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for enforcement purposes.
As of Sept. 13, USCIS had received 82,361 DACA applications, scheduled 63,717 biometrics appointments, set up 1,660 applications for final adjudication, and completed 29 applications. The agency said the biometrics numbers may be inflated because of rescheduling requests.
Christopher Bentley, a USCIS spokesman, clarified Sept. 17 that the numbers merely show that the agency has made a final determination on 29 applications--they do not indicate that all of those applications have been approved. Bentley said USCIS is not releasing numbers of approved versus denied DACA applications.
Announced June 15 and launched two months later, DACA averts deportation of and provides work authorization to illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children and who meet certain criteria.
Those criteria include that the immigrant is under 31 years old and entered the United States when he or she was younger than 16 years old; has continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007; is currently in school, graduated from high school, obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or was an honorably discharged military veteran; and has not been convicted of a felony or significant misdemeanor.
Also on Sept. 14, USCIS updated its frequently asked questions on DACA, most notably including an assurance to employers that their information, if provided to verify DACA applicants' employment, will not be handed over to ICE for enforcement purposes.
"You may, as you determine appropriate, provide individuals requesting deferred action for childhood arrivals with documentation which verifies their employment," USCIS said in its FAQs. "This information will not be shared with ICE for civil immigration enforcement purposes pursuant to [Immigration and Nationality Act] section 274A unless there is evidence of egregious violations of criminal statutes or widespread abuses."
Practitioners and immigrant advocates earlier had expressed concern that USCIS was assuring DACA applicants that information they submitted would not be used against them for enforcement purposes--but a similar assurance was not being provided to employers.
Muzaffar Chishti, director of the Migration Policy Institute Office at the New York University School of Law, said at an Aug. 7 MPI event that much of the documentation contained in DACA application packages would come from employers because they have consistent records, and that in order for the program to run smoothly, employers need an assurance that they will not be prosecuted.
Chishti Sept. 17 called USCIS's statement about use of employers' information "a very positive development," telling BNA that the agency responded to "a very legitimate concern by employers that if they provide information about current or past employment of a DACA applicant, that it could potentially trigger an investigation" into their employment practices.
As with the DACA program as a whole, Chishti said, the employer assurance in the FAQs lacks the "classic protections of a regulation or a statute."
Chishti explained that DACA applicants' ability to obtain employment verification documents can be critical for proving some of the eligibility criteria, in particular age and physical presence in the United States.
Greg Siskind, a founding partner of Siskind Susser in Memphis, Tenn., told BNA Sept. 18 that employers are not completely off the hook, just that "there's not going to be data mining of applications for DACA" for purposes of prosecuting employers. He said the statement from USCIS "should make employers a little less nervous."
At the same time, Siskind said he stands by the advice he gave during a Sept. 7 call sponsored by ImmigrationWorks USA (63 BTM 302, 9/18/12), that employers still should avoid situations where they might gain knowledge that one or more of their employees are undocumented.
While it is now less likely that ICE will prosecute employers who provide DACA information, they should not be "actively assisting" their employees in completing applications, Siskind said.
Both Chishti and Siskind said they did not believe that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, if elected president in November, would end DACA, but rather would likely modify the program.
Speaking to the impact of the DACA program, Siskind said it would likely cause an influx of educated and newly work-authorized individuals to address "worker shortages in key areas."
DACA "is going to be helpful for employers in the long run," Siskind said.
By Laura D. Francis
USCIS's FAQs and other information on DACA are available at http://www.uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals.
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On 10 December 2014 US CG has sent me 2 new VSE tests & Files that are USPS Specific
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Test A - Click Here
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Instructors giving training and tests please contact me direct for answer sheets. R/C Mike Wiedel, JN-IN
Test 1 - 10-24-2014 - Text updates on Conduct VSC / Ambassadors / Does it Count files.
10-09-2014 - The new updated VSC Manual is available.
New VSC Manual - Effective 06 OCT 2014
The purpose of this message is to announce the release of a new Vessel Safety Check Manual, effective 06 OCT 2014.
All prior versions of the Vessel Safety Check Manual and the USCG Auxiliary Operational Facilities guide are canceled and superseded by this new version:
Members will notice that the Manual is now in a new format, consistent with a typical Commandant Instruction and other USCG Auxiliary Manuals. The "comic book" feel and illustrations have been replaced by the new format, which is intended to be less ambiguous and more instructive for Vessel Examiners. This change in presentation will also allow the Manual to be updated and corrected more frequently than we have seen in the past.
While the format of the new VSC Manual differs from the old, it does not represent any material changes to the Vessel Safety Check program. Going forward, the VE mission will continue as it has previously, except the updated Manual will guide VSC activities and act as a stronger resource to build proficiency in USCG Auxiliary and US Power Squadrons Vessel Examiners.
In the coming months, I expect that an updated certification test and training will be released to complement the new Manual. As details on the timing of those changes become available, our 9WR VE team will work to inform you of their timing and if they will impact any of our current certification procedures.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this new Manual or the VSC program, please forward them on through your Chain of Leadership.New Manual - Click Here
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09-20-2014 First view of the new MARPOL Placard. Check Forms and Tools for a link to get MARPOL stickers (Click Here)
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05-26-2014 - VEs should read this pdf. (Click Here)
05-02-2014 - CG Marine Safety Alert. INADEQUATE SNAPHOOKS ON LIFEJACKETS - REVERE MODELS 198RT & 160RT (click Here)
04-23-2014 - CG issuing temporary 'documentation papers' due to backlog. (click here)
03-25-2014 - A question posed by a USPS VE and answered by the US CG Aux.
As far as I know, the USCG
does not have an expiration date for the dry chemical fire
extinguishers that we check as part of a VSC. You
addressed this in your comments on the VSC web site back in May
Yesterday, I bought two new Kidde Model 110 dry chemical extinguishers from West Marine (1-A:10-B:C). The label, printed in bright red, says:
"This product must be removed from service 12 years after date of Manufacturing per NFPA 10. Year of Manufacturing located on the bottom of Cylinder."
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is well regarded as a standard-setting organization. Since these Kidde dry chemical extinguishers are widely used on smaller boats, what should you do when conducting a VSC when the extinguishers exceed the in-service date as established by NFPA?
Thanks very much for your help.
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07-26-2013 - VEs can change their Zip Code when moving from northern to southern locations and vice-versa as 'snow birds' for the purpose of the 'I Want A VSC' location identifier. Just have a District or Squadron rep with a password to DB2000 enter the Zip Code change into the DB2000 data base. The change will be in effect within 7 days. Remember to change it back when you return home.
2-22-2013 - MARPOL Information ( Click Here )
Fire Extinguisher Info For VEs Update by ANSUL Technical Bulletin #45 (click here)
The USCG has come out with the 2013 VEPV
Workshops. Although not specifically annotated for USPS, they are very
applicable and useful for up to date training in USPS Districts and
Squadrons. There are 5 modules and an Instructor Guide.
(click here)
NOTE: The new VSC Manual for 2014 is coming soon. Return often to check for news.


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Remember when camera maker RED seemingly randomly announced it was making a $1200 phone, the Hydrogen One, back in July? Yeah, it's actually doing that for real. And to bring people up to speed, it handed a few prototypes to Marques Brownlee (A.K.A. MKBHD), one of the biggest RED fans out there, to show it's the real deal.
So surprisingly, RED went from only showing a super dim, stealthy promotion render back in July to giving Marques a prototype that has a near-final hardware design. As expected, it's big, bulky, and filled with a variety of robust materials across the back and sides. It's bigger than a OnePlus 5 and iPhone 7 Plus, despite having just a 5.5-inch display — but all it takes is one glance at this thing to tell it isn't even trying to be svelte.
Hey, at least we know it's not complete vaporware.
Unfortunately, we don't get to see the phone actually working, which is the big thing everyone is skeptical about. Marques was able to see it but not show it — including the crazy holographic display that RED is touting as the feature that will separate it from the industry. We also just get a little tease of one of the camera-focused modular attachments, which is the other core selling point of the phone.
We're going to have to wait at least another month before RED can pull together the separate prototypes into something that's both near-final in hardware and also fully operational. Maybe Marques will be able to give us another look at the Hydrogen One then.


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Michael Clark Proves That (20/10 Vision) Does Exist In The Basketball World
If you don't know Michael Clark then it's about time you get...
NEW YORK — I despise the National College Athletic Association (NCAA). I hate them more than asparagus or burnt popcorn. Hate is a strong word, I know. But it's the only word that properly summarizes the rage within me when I think about an institution that is probably one of the most exploitative in all of American history.
Why do I hate them so much? I am glad you asked. When asked on an ESPN show to provide an academic summary of the methods by which the NCAA is taking unfair advantage of its athletes, I had to go to the street. Maybe I watch too much BET, but the first thing that came to mind was "pimpin". So, I simply told the host of the show that "It's hard out there for a pimp, and nobody knows that better than the NCAA."
To drive the point home, I used this example: "Stephen (the name of the host), if I were to go out here and earn you 20 million dollars, and you turn around and cut me a check for $2,000, I'm gonna find you and kick your butt…..Then I'm gonna sue you." I think he got the point, since I could see him balling up his fists. I might be a professor, but if someone were to jack me the way the NCAA does its athletes, they would be begging for a beat down.
My hatred for the NCAA is equaled by my love of college sports. But my smiles turn to frowns when I see the thousands of kids being taken for a ride by the 50 year old farts who benefit from this multi-billion dollar industry. Coaches earn salaries in the millions. Lavish buildings are being financed on campuses where many of the athletes will never receive a degree.
Athletic directors, most of them non-minorities, earn incredibly high salaries. The kid on the field risking life and limb while his mama is still in the projects….he gets nothing. Not only does the kid get nothing, he doesn't even get an opportunity to coach when his career is over. In many cases, he simply gets a one-way bus ticket back to the projects.
This degree of exploitation should be an outrage. Does it make sense that universities who don't hire black professors, black coaches or even admit very many black students are earning billions of dollars from black athletes? At the same time, many historically black colleges and universities can't even pay the bills. How much aggregate wealth is being extracted from the black community when these athletes are earning billions for their universities and not being compensated?
Again, I am glad you asked. In a research study conducted this year, using conservative estimates, I determined that $250 billion is being taken out of the black community over a 40 year period under the current system being used by the NCAA. My PhD is in finance, so don't mess with me. Some argue that it comes down to graduation rates. They feel that if the universities ensured that these individuals were getting college degrees, the exchange would be fair.
Answer: no it would not. I value education as much as anyone (I have far too much of it myself), but a college degree does not give you what a nice 2 million dollar salary would. Some argue that it is the fault of the athletes that they are not graduating. Again, I do not agree. I see these kids in action every year. They are 18-21 years old, and essentially do what is asked of them by their coaches in order to play.
If they are told to get up at 6 am for practice, they do it. If they are forced to miss my class for a week to make a Thursday night game on ESPN, they do it. If they were being told to hit the books in order to get on the field, they would do that too.
Don't get it twisted. It is clear that academics is far from being the top priority of the NCAA and college coaches. I have taught at Ohio State, University of Kentucky, Syracuse University and Indiana University (all with big time athletics programs). So again, don't mess with me.
What does it come down to? It comes down to good old fashioned American values. If you believe that a person should get paid what they are worth, then you can only agree that the athletes should be paid fairly before the coaches and administrators.
The billions don't disappear just because the players are not being paid. The money goes into SOMEONE'S pocket. Why IN THE WORLD would it make more sense for the coaches, athletic directors and others to get that money before the athletes do? Basketball games do not happen without basketball players. We all know that. So, as I said before, the NCAA should be sued.
They should be sued for being unwilling to hire black coaches and athletic directors. Terry Bowden, a powerful, white ex-coach from Auburn University, admits that black coaches are not hired because of pressure from alumni. This folks is discrimination. They should be sued for pillaging the black community of a valuable financial resource.
Some say that the athletes are to blame for this, since they are the ones choosing to do a job in which they are not paid. "Why not pursue other options?" I have heard some say. Good question. Well, if you are allowed to legislate a monopoly and unfair control over your source of labor, then THEY HAVE NO OPTIONS. Why do you think that there are rules in place that FORBID anyone from paying a college athlete?
Why is there a rule stating that a player must sit out a year if he decides to transfer? Why is there a rule in college football stating that the player must be in college three years before he is eligible for the NFL draft?
These rules are all designed to control the athlete and create a world in which he has no options. In addition to being a financial expert and a college professor who has seen the abuse first hand, I am also a black man. So, as I said before, don't mess with me!!!


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If you wish to store items on campus, you will need to submit a contract. Completion of a Storage Contract does not guarantee you will be able to store your belongings. You should consider making alternate/backup arrangements for off-campus storage or plan to send your belongings home. Suggested deadline for submission of the Storage Contract is December 1 for Winter break/Spring semester/Summer break (8 months = $160) and April 13 for Summer (4 months = $80) or Summer/Fall storage (8 months = $160). Pre-payment for the length of your storage contract is expected.
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- For summer storage, you must have submitted the required contract or lease agreement and deposit for campus housing for the Fall semester. Storage space is extremely limited and only available to those who meet eligibility and published deadlines. Priority consideration will be given to students whose permanent address is outside the continental US.
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Okashi - Escape from the House of Candy is a point and click escape the room game created by Twinkle, who is also the creator of Cindrella Escape, Escape of Blue Door, Escape of Little Red Riding-Hood and Rapunzel's Escape games.
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Go left and open the top cabinet. Get the spoon.
Use the spoon on the sundae until you get the pink gumball.
Click the left side of the cabinet and get the d.
Go left and get the strawberry. Use the spoon on the dessert and get the coin.
Use the coin on the gumball machine, turn the handle, and get the yellow gumball.
Left again and put the strawberry on the cake. Get the c.
Note the color of the donuts from left to right. Count the color of each of the dots on the cake, you get the code 544.
Go left (or right) twice back to the cabinet. Enter the code into the numbered lockbox. Get the a.
View the pink gumball. Use the coffee on it. Get the key.
Use the key on the bottom cabinet and get the n.
Go left and click the ceiling area. View the yellow gumball and click it so it's "chewed". View the green lollipop and stick the gum to it.
Use this on the candy on the wall an get the y.
Go left (or right) twice and click the door lock. Spell the word candy and click ok.
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Survey: Boston dates likely to 'go Dutch' on bills
A new survey ranks Boston as second for couples that "go dutch", or split the check on a date, despite the fact that two in three women believe men should still pick up the tab.
A new survey ranks Boston as second for couples that go Dutch, or split the check on a date, despite the fact that two in three women believe men should still pick up the tab.
The poll, conducted by dating site WhatsYourPrice.com, 86 percent of Boston couples settle on splitting the tab.
The American Sociological Associationfound that while 57 percent of women offer to split the bill, 39 percent hope men will reject the offer.
Detroit ranked highest, with 88 percent going halfsies. Louisville followed Boston with 85 percent, followed by Indianapolis with 81 percent. Other cities likely to go Dutch include Miami, Palo Alto, Phoenix, Austin, New Haven and Toledo, according to the survey.
"If you want to impress a woman, then you have to pay. Gender equality should not equate to the death of chivalry," said Brandon Wade, founder of WhatsYourPrice.com. "Women still earn 77 cents to a man's dollar, so why shouldn't men pay for dinner?"
Susan Baxter is founder ofHire a Boston WingWoman, a professional "ice-breaker" service. Here are her thoughts on going Dutch on dates:
"It's a bit of a dichotomy because we're very conservative in some ways, but other ways we're extremely progressive. One on hand, Boston women are loyal and understanding; maybe she makes more than her date or just pays the bill because she feels badly, on the other hand, they demand respect and want to be treated like a lady. In a city where education is of utmost importance, and women are getting degrees and jobs at the same level as men, going Dutch on a date seems like a practical thing to do, however, I am not a fan."
"I believe there are other ways women can make it up to the man for paying the bill, and I don't mean in a sexual way. The woman could offer to make dinner the next time, or buy dessert at another place after the meal. I tell my male clients that on the first date, they must pay, even if the woman offers. A woman may accept paying half, but she won't like it. It's a turnoff to be honest. A woman likes to be treated well and taken care of. After all, she spends so much time getting all dolled up and treating this as a special night where the gentleman is supposed to be on his best behavior. Having her split the check is just like an alarm going off and interrupting the nice dream she was having."
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Closed Hammersmith flyover causes disruption
Motorists have faced disruption a day after a major flyover in west London was closed for urgent repairs.
The Hammersmith flyover, which carries traffic from the M4 and A4, was shut on Friday after defects requiring repairs were spotted.
There were queues up to North End Road to the east of the flyover and up to Rivercourt Road in the west on Saturday morning but they eased later.
The flyover is expected to remain shut until at least early January.
The road, which handles about 90,000 vehicles a day, has been closed as cables which help to hold the concrete structure in place need urgent repairs.
TfL said engineers and contractors would be "working around the clock" over the Christmas and new year to complete the assessment and decide what action needed to be taken.
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There is a diversion in place through Hammersmith Gyratory but TfL is advising people to try to use alternative routes.
Motorists faced severe disruption on Friday with five-mile tailbacks heading out of London and two-mile queues heading into the city.
Football fans heading to the Boxing Day matches - Chelsea v Fulham and Brentford v Bournemouth - could face problems as most trains will not be operating and there is a 24-hour Tube strike on the same day.
Chelsea Football Club warned fans about the flyover closure and asked them to plan their routes carefully.
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The island of Madagascar is located approx. 250 miles off the SE coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean , east of Mozambique. The Seychelles lie to the north and Mauritius to the east in the Indian Ocean.
Madagascar comprises 6 provinces, Antsiranana, Mahajanga, Toamasina, Antananarivo , Fianarantsoa and Toliara. The capital of each province has the same name. It is the world's 4th largest island.
The official languages are French and Malagasy. Madagascar lost its status as an independent kingdom and became a French colony in the late 1800s but regained its independence in 1960. The island has three main areas: on the east side, narrow coastal areas and rain forest. Mountains in the central part of the island, and the west side mainly forest. It is well known that Madagascar is home to many unusual species of animals that are not found anywhere else on earth. Madagascar 's largest river is the Betsiboka.
There are many scenic places and national parks to visit, as well as excellent diving opportunities. It is not a place for those who like a well-planned holiday which is geared up for heavy tourism. It is a place for those who like the unexpected and are happy to take things as they find them without all the trappings of most tourist destinations. There are, however, some luxurious hotels, as well as deserted beaches, and places for great watersports and beaches. There are river tours, kayaking and rafting trips. The fishing is good, and for naturalists there is an absolute abundance of fascinating fauna, flora and scenery.
One of the most visited wildlife habitats is the Kirindy forest, a 25,000 acre approx. area which although not a nature reserve is a good place to view wildlife such as primates, amphibians and reptiles, birds and lemurs, and the famous Baobab trees.
The capital and other larger towns are located in the central part of the island. The capital, Antananarivo (often called simply, Tana) has a French influence and French is widely spoken. There are interesting markets to browse as well as botanical gardens and a zoo. North of the capital city there are many volcanic lakes, geysers, waterfalls and thermal spas.
The north part of the island is the location of two mountains where there are many species of flora which only thrive in high-altitude rainforests. Antseranana is a seaport at the most northern point, where crocodiles can be seen in the surrounding areas. Nosy Be is one of Madagascar 's main resort areas. It is an island lying off the NW coast about one hour flight from the capital.
The SW part of the island, and Toliara, is more arid and has excellent swimming beaches, diving, fishing, sailing and other watersports. Visitors should check the swimming areas as many are not safe due to sharks.
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Thursday, 2 June 2011
Mini Lemon Babas
I used a small French cannelé mould for these babas, which has the advantage not only of looking interesting but also having a dimple in the base of each cake which is just perfect for filling with the syrup. I bought my small, silicone cannelé mould very cheaply in Auchan (the French supermarket chain) but it's perfectly possible to use small cake or dariole moulds instead. I'd recommend using silicone moulds if possible – it can be tricky removing little, warm babas from anything else. (Just as an aside, I have used the cannelé mould for its designated purpose and, if you've not sampled them, I can highly recommend trying homemade canelés de Bordeaux - a bit scary to make but absolutely wonderful to eat. Maybe I'll get up the courage to blog about them one day.)
This amount should make at least 20 small babas.
For the babas:
3 eggs, separated
75 g caster sugar
20 g melted unsalted butter, cooled a little
40 ml milk
1 tsp dried fast-action yeast
Zest of 1 lemon, very finely chopped
130 g '00' flour
For the syrup:
190 ml water
200 g caster sugar
80 ml limoncello
Juice of ½ lemon
Whisk the egg yolks with the caster sugar until very light in colour. Briefly beat in the melted butter, milk, yeast and lemon zest. Turn the speed to low on the mixer and add the flour gradually until it's thoroughly mixed in. Beat the egg whites to the stiff peak stage. Stir a spoonful of the egg whites into the yolk and flour mix to loosen it and then carefully fold in the rest.
Spoon or pipe the mix into the moulds (if you're using really small moulds, then piping can be easier) - the moulds should be about ¾ full.
Bake at 160°C. How long they take will depend on the size of the moulds – in the small cannelé moulds they take around 15 minutes but this could be 20 minutes or longer in larger cake moulds. They should be starting to lightly brown - but don't overdo it.
While the babas are baking, make the syrup. Dissolve the sugar in the water over a low heat with lots of stirring, then bring to the boil and boil for 2 minutes or so. Add the limoncello and lemon juice and continue boiling for another 4 or 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and keep the syrup warm.
Take the babas out of their moulds while they're still warm, if possible. (If you've used cannelé moulds then cut off any stray bits from the tops of the babas so that they stand upside down neatly). Place the babas in a bowl and pour over half the syrup. Let them stand for a while and soak up the syrup as they cool – don't put the syrup back on the heat. Once most of the syrup has been absorbed, pour over all, or as much as you fancy, of the rest of the syrup.
Allow the syrup to soak in for at least a couple of hours before serving, spooning it over the babas every so often if you remember.
Personally I prefer to serve these with thick Greek yoghurt but cream or crème fraîche is probably more traditional. Some fresh berries wouldn't go amiss either. The babas should keep in their syrup for a day or two in the fridge, but I think it's unlikely that I'll ever find out for sure because they're just too easy to eat.
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Ooooh, yes!! This totally looks like my kind of dessert. I'll give them a whirl this weekend, as I shockingly happen to have a free one :-) PS - D'you think I could just use a muffin tray Phil? I don't know where I am going to get canelle moulds here.ReplyDelete
I've discovered you via Dom's blog, and I'm hooked! These look perfect - so small and neat looking, and I bet the flavour is wonderful. Bookmarked!ReplyDelete
They look excellent, lovely golden colour.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the nice comments, people. Much appreciated.ReplyDelete
Michelle - I reckon you could use a muffin tray but choose a small one or don't fill them too much. I think it's best to keep the babas small because they soak up the syrup better that way!
They look fantastic. I adore rum babas, and these lemon babas with limoncello... I am sold!ReplyDelete
- Ming the Butler22 July 2011 at 23:46
Looking forward to seeing the canelés de Bordeaux recipe in your blog. Really liked the them when I tried them in France.ReplyDelete


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Last month my older brother and I planned a long overdue backpacking weekend up in Yosemite, to retrace some of the steps we took 19 years ago in Tenaya Canyon. It was a fun badly-needed three days of nothing but hiking, camping, and photographing amongst granite and pines.
We spent the first afternoon in thick fog, backpacking our way up a steep granite dome near Olmsted Point, the second day cross-country backpacking down its wide, long arête then navigating down another steep granite wall into Tenaya Canyon. We sat and ate lunch on a granite slope dipping our feet in a small pool of rainwater, and as the afternoon light began to fade, we set off searching for a campsite for our second night out. Working our way through a dense forest and criss-crossing the almost dry Tenaya Creek, we decided to each take a side and see who might find the optimal location to set up camp. After a few minutes my brother yelled out, "this looks like a nice spot", and I meandered over to inspect it. The campsite was perfect – just 25 feet or so from Tenaya Creek, one flat area next to some pines perfect for a tent, a few logs positioned nicely as chairs, and a round glacial erratic granite boulder with a small fire ring built into the side- ironically the only evidence of a past campsite we found in the canyon, yet easy to overlook.
After setting up camp, building a fire, shooting sunset over Half Dome, and cooking dinner, the stars began to appear at twilight. As we sat cooking apple sausage over the first, I broke out my gear again to see what I might capture that evening. I soon realized the scene I wanted was to include the campfire, the granite boulder, and the stars, but I wasn't sure which angle would work best. After setting up a few shots moving around the erratic, and settled in on a view that would include the campfire. Understanding exposure well (having written a book on the subject), I knew I'd have to wait for the fire to dwindle down to a small glow in order to have its exposure match the faint glow of ambient light from the stars above.
When that moment came, I mounted my Nikon D800E DSLR onto my Gitzo carbon fiber tripod and Acratech GP ballhead, attached my 12-24mm lens, framed a vertical composition, and began shooting, alternating between ISO 800 all the way up to ISO 3200. The campfire was still too bright, so while waiting patiently I thought of another idea – to use the light from my headlamp to illuminate the area surrounding the boulder, to add depth and dimension to the foreground. Firing my shutter for the long exposure, I would move to the right of the boulder, turn on my headlamp, "paint" the area quickly with light, shut it off, then wait for the exposure to complete. With each frame, I fine-tuned my light painting to make it look as natural and subtle as possible. This was the result:
The orange glow of a campfire blazing against the granite boulder glacier erratic, below the star-filled night sky including The Milky Way, Pleiades (bottom right- also known as Seven Sisters, Messier object 45 or M45, an open star cluster), Cassiopeia (upper middle left – a constellation in the northern sky), and the Andromeda Galaxy (upper right – a spiral galaxy approximately 2.5 million light-years from Earth, also known as Messier 31, M31, or NGC 224). I exposed this scene with my lens set at 18mm, in manual mode, spot metering, for 15.0 seconds using f/4.0 at ISO 1600.
Granite is my all-time favorite type of rock. There is an energy it gives off that makes me feel so happy. If I had a previous life, I must have slept on it staring up at the stars because it always feels like home. Fittingly, granite is an igneous rock, which means "born from fire", red hot fluid rock that cooled slowly allowing crystals to form within it. So maybe a mimicked nature's creation with my own creation.
I call this image my ode to Stephen Lyman. Stephen was a painter who works I greatly admire. I recall falling in love with his romantic rugged scenes of the Sierra, small campfires glowing at twilight surrounded by granite landscapes. Sadly he died what he loved doing, off on another trek to find new inspiration, his body recovered from a rocky ledge near the Cathedral Rocks area of Yosemite National Park in 1996. An experienced outdoorsman, he was only 38. If you'd like to view some of his great works of art, visit: http://lymanprints.com/
I look forward to making a very large print and matting and framing it for our living room. Hopefully the photo will sell well in my image library, maybe as a magazine cover someday, definitely as a fine art print. Regardless, it's one I'm proud to have captured, and a memory with my brother I'll never forget.
For more on experiences in Tenaya Canyon, check out my September blog post talking about our trip 19 years ago: http://www.the-photoguru.blogspot.com/#!http://the-photoguru.blogspot.com/2012/09/into-tenaya-canyons-abyss.html


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text: bobthebomb 5 Posted May 17, 2018 Hello everyone !! Just started playing Guildball and painting my team. Here a Wip of the terrain piece included in the box. I am trying to do like Giraldez but i am stuck at the green right now. i am looking for advice to make the green pop and glow like the one painted by Angel. I didn't found any tutorial on the net to paint the rats. Any idea ? painting guide that could be used ? Thx a lot ! 3 speedfreek, UciB and ItsBurgertime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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MapReduce: Explained Simply as The Story of Sam
Saliya Ekanayake 10:08 AM HPC , MapReduce , tutorial 5 commentsCouple of days back I made a presentation I made to explain the concept of MapReduce simply. I have attached the slides here for anyone interested. Please note, this doesn't include animations. If you want to get a better feeling feel free to download the original version of this MapReduce presentation.
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Isaiah Thomas says he still has mostly positive feelings for Boston, with the exception of his view on Celtics executive Danny Ainge, who dealt Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer.
"Boston is going to be all love," Thomas told Sports Illustrated. "I might not ever talk to Danny again. That might not happen. I'll talk to everybody else. But what he did, knowing everything I went through, you don't do that, bro. That's not right. I'm not saying eff you. But every team in this situation comes out a year or two later and says, 'We made a mistake.' That's what they'll say, too."
"None of it made any sense. It still doesn't make any sense. I'm still asking, 'What the hell happened?' It's a trade you make in NBA2K. It's not a trade you make in real life."Isaiah Thomas, to Sports Illustrated
Thomas' comment about what he "went through" was a reference to his efforts in helping the Celtics reach the Eastern Conference finals despite losing his sister to a car accident the day before the playoffs began, and then playing through a right hip injury that ultimately sidelined him.
Three months later, Thomas was shipped to the Cavs in the blockbuster trade that landed the Celtics Kyrie Irving.
Ainge, the Celtics' president of basketball operations, has cited the uncertainty about Thomas' injury and his impending free agency next summer as two reasons for making the deal. But Thomas says he's still puzzled over it.
"None of it made any sense," Thomas said, according to SI. "It still doesn't make any sense. I'm still asking, 'What the hell happened?' It's a trade you make in NBA2K. It's not a trade you make in real life."
Ainge was told of Thomas' comments later Wednesday.
"You know, [trades are] the hard part of the job," he told ESPN. "I know there is a lot of feelings that go on when these type of things happen. I was a player that was traded twice, so I understand his sentiments, but you guys know how much I love Isaiah. He's a great kid and I wish him the best."
Thomas helped recruit Gordon Hayward to Boston, thinking he'd be the piece the Celtics needed to get past the Cavs in the East. Now, Thomas will be standing in their way.
"Boston is going to be good," Thomas predicted. "They've got really good players and a great coach. But it takes more than talent. They lost a lot of heart and soul."
Ainge said he hasn't talked to Thomas beyond a conversation when he got traded but said he'd be open to trying to mend fences further down the road.
"I would try to [talk to Thomas], but I have no idea," Ainge said. "That takes two people and, obviously, he said some things today and has some strong feelings and strong emotions, and I understand those."
Thomas may not be able to play until the first of the year as he rehabs the torn labrum in his hip. This is just another challenge that he has faced in his career, which started with doubters wondering whether a 5-foot-9 point guard could really dominate in today's NBA.
He put that to rest with back-to-back All-Star appearances, but now he's starting over. The trade almost didn't even go through because of concerns about his injury.
"[The Cavs] hadn't even seen one of my MRIs, and they were acting like I was damaged, like this might ruin my career," Thomas told SI. "I'm not damaged, I'm just injured. But mentally it messed with me. You don't know what the Celtics are saying to save their ass or what the Cavs are saying for leverage."
Now that the deal is done, Thomas says he feels more comfortable with his new team. The Cavs aren't trying to rush him. He knows they'll be playing for June, and he just needs to be at his best then.
But he says he still can't help thinking what could have been in Boston after what he calls the "best year of my career" and the "worst year of my life."
"I felt like I was building my own thing in Boston and we were close," Thomas told SI. "We were so close! Dang! That's what hurts. We went from the lottery to the conference finals. We just got Hayward. We were right there."
Ainge praised Thomas for his efforts in his two-plus seasons with the Celtics.
"He was a great Celtic," he said. "Everybody that watched him play or has been with him in the locker room for the last few years will remember how great he was. He will be a part of Celtic history forever."
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The best episodes of Saturday Night Live are the surprising ones. The ones where the host does something totally unexpected or, ya know, brings all their famous friends along for the ride. Justin Timberlake welcomed all his celebrities pals on the show when he hosted a few weeks ago, so is it so wrong that we hope that Melissa McCarthy, who's back tonight hosting for the second time, does the same thing?!
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Check out the 5 celebs from Melissa's past (and future?) that we hope make a cameo on tonight's show. Starting with…
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2. Sandra Bullock—Melissa and Sandra play police officers in the upcoming movie, The Heat, which is already on our must-watch movie list for the summer. Seriously though, how hilarious are they both in the trailer? Now just imagine them on stage together live on SNL. Nailed it.
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3. Alexis Bledel—If Suki and Rory were ever going to reunite, now is the time, ladies and gents. Aside from the obvious reasons on why this has to happen, Alexis is engaged to Vincent Kartheiser, who is (well, who used to be) on Mad Men, which premieres with the new season one day later on Sunday. It's all coming full circle.
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4. Lauren Graham—But if Rory's going to join the party, we gotta invite Lorelai too, yes? The future fate of Lauren's current show, Parenthood, is up in the air right now, so we think Laur probably has some free time. Which needs to be spent on SNL with Melissa. The end.
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5. Kristen Wiig—We'll be here for years if we told you every single reason Kristen needs to make a cameo tonight, but here's the main one—she worked with Melissa on Bridesmaids, and, duh, she used to be a regular on Saturday Night Live. Maya Rudolph can come too if she feels left out.
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With just 30 minutes to go in my last art class for the school year, I decided to have the kids do a modified version of these adorable "Happy Feet" penguins I found via Pinterest. Thank you to art teacher, Lauralee Chambers! Because of our time constraints, we drew our penguins with Sharpie and added charcoal shading on 8"X10" watercolor paper. Watercolor washes were painted for an icy backdrop. And last, they added some charcoal smudges to create shadows in the snow for their "happy" penguin feet. I plan to do this fun lesson again when my students don't feel so rushed. :)
I will be posting projects throughout the summer from my three themed art classes: Animal Art Fun, Drawing and Painting Explorations and Art Projects from Around the Globe.
Enjoy your summer Everyone!
I just received a nomination for an Art Teacher, Fascination Award for my Dale Chihuly Inspired Sculpture. Thanks so much for including me with such wonderful art teachers! You can click on the link above to see the other nominees or if you would like to vote.
(Nominees Posted and Voting begins June 18th and ends June 25th)


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DONETSK, January 19. /TASS/. Ukraine is using ceasefire in Donbas for regrouping its army units and their armament, head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) Alexander Zakharchenko said in a statement on Monday.
"I can say with certainty that all the attempts by the Ukrainian troops to reconquer the airport, having revenge upon us for last year's defeat have failed. The Ukrainian army has suffered tremendous losses. More than 6 infantry and armour attacks were launched on the terminal building. All of them failed. Also, the Ukrainian military were defeated in their attempt to battle through to Donetsk. Unfortunately, the Putilovsky Bridge was blown up. The entire convoy engaged in the breakthrough operation was destroyed. Three armour crewmen were captured," Zakharchenko said.
According to the DPR head, Ukraine is using the ceasefire to arm itself, create a well-coordinated combat unit. "Now we can see very well that Ukraine has broken the armistice and attacked. We have never seen such intensive shelling attacks as in the last two days. Ukraine has opened fire on houses and civilians: children, aged people, women. It uses combat aviation. Ukraine bombed Gorlovka yesterday evening. A representative of the Co-ordination centre came under fire. Shell fragments hit even the OSCE mission building in Donetsk," he added.


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Before I start this review, let's just say that I will not be focusing on all of the controversy surrounding this movie. I want to focus on what makes his film good, and not have any outside influences change my opinion.
Zero Dark Thirty is the (supposedly) true retelling of the hunt of Osama Bin Laden. It isn't a documentary, it's structured like a film. However, I would label this movie as a fictional documentary, as the characters don't really have backstory. The sole focus of Zero Dark Thirty is the story of how Osama Bin Laden was captured.
As I said, the characters of this film do not really have a personality. They're more like pawns used to tell the story. You don't come to feel for any of them. With that said, the cast is wonderfully acted, despite the wooden writing. The cast is so star studded that I can't even begin to name them all.
Jessica Chastain is the central protagonist propelling the story. She plays a CIA agent that has hunted Bin Laden almost her entire life. She is headstrong and stubborn. Chastain does a wonderful job, and is completely deserving of her Golden Globe win. She plays the character with such fire that you sympathize with her when she is down on her luck.
Onto the plot. The movie spans ten years, starting from 9/11 to the day Bin Laden is killed. It is structured almost perfectly. It will show how she finds a small clue in 2003, then it'll jump 3 years to the next clue. The way the movie works is that you can see the common thread. You see how one thing leads to another, and to the eventual downfall of the Al-Queda leader. Even though the first two hours is a lot of talking and searching, it is still very tense and interesting.
The last two hours are intense. The Tier One team moves slowly and quietly, doing their job efficiently. Kathryn Bigelow doesn't resort to a big action scene. It is very reserved, just like they did in real life.
There's not much more to say about Zero Dark Thirty. It is perfectly crafted, well acted, despite the lack of character. It might bore the general audience, but if you love movies, you should go see this!
Overall: 7/10