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One of the joys of my job is the weekend market menu. This 3 course menu centers around ingredients found at the local farmers markets, highlighting local producers and the best they have to offer. The best part being that the third course is dessert.
I have allways found that I am more creative when a few restrictions are set up. I like to work within some structure. So having to work with what I find at the market is a lot of fun for me.
And I have to say that the fruit, honey, yogurt, and nuts that I have seen are amazing. The farmers often bring them in themselves, having had a relationship with the restaurant for years. And they bring us their pride and joy. I was often told at Lampreia that when a chef was truly passionate you could feel or see their own energy coming out of their plates. When you pour that much of yourself into what you do, it resonates from your creations. This is true of Scott Carsberg's work and true of the small producers too. The food they bring resonates with the pride they created it with.
For the menu this week I got to use plums from James's (The other half of Eva) garden. He didn't think that his yard was certified organic, but assured me that they were grown without the use of pesticides and with an all natural fertilizer provided by Hadley, their dog. They have a really amazing deep flavor, but no texture. Really just sweet juicy pulp under a tart skin. So clearly I was going to have to puree them. So to feature them on the menu I made a plum caramel. I couldnt believe how great the flavor was. Using a caramel to sweeten the plum puree instead of sugar added a deep, luxurious, rich flavor. And it made a vibrant, glossy color.
The caramel was flanked by four mounds of mousse I made out of a goats milk yogurt from the farmers market that was sweetened with some of the plum caramel and stiffened with a little home made creme friache (which is allways thicker than the store bought variety). This proved to be a challenge as the goats milk yogurt is very runny on its own. The color was a pale rose and very striking against the deep translucent plum caramel. Then I hid each mound from the caramel with super thin leaves made out of honey tuilles. They added a crisp texture, a golden color, and a sharp contrasting shape to the softness of the mousse and sauce.
The best thing about the market menu is that I am guarenteed an audience. So I can push the limits just a touch. And i get to do this each week!! How much fun is that!!
So, if anyone has a plum tree out back and you can't figure out what to do with all those plums, I HIGHLY recomend this plum caramel. Put it on icecream, inside german pancakes, on french toast, mix it with yogurt...... I based this off a recipe from Alice Waters. I changed the ratios to accomodate the taste of the plums I was using and to achieve the flavor profile I wanted.
1 pound plums
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup water
1. Cut the plums in half and remove the stones.
2. Cook the plums in their own juice for 10 minutes or untill they are tender. If there isnt enough juice, add a little water.
3. Let the plums cool, and puree them with the cooking liquid. Pass through a fine mesh strainer. 4. Make the caramel. Combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook untill caramelized.
5. Remove the caramel from heat and add 1/3 cup water. STAND BACK. this splatters much more than adding cream. When you can get close, stir the caramel untill even.
6. Return to the heat and stir in the plum puree. The caramel will clump up on the bottom, so bring it back up to temperature and stir to disolve the chunks. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.


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New Gears Of War Title Revealed
Something from E3 that I didn't expect at all was another Gears of War title from Epic Games. And yet; here I am telling you that there's another one coming and will be at the upcoming E3 next week.
The trilogy of Marcus Fenix and his team was concluded in Gears of War 3, but Game Informer reports that their upcoming issue will give us our first look into the new title. That's really all we know about the game thus far.
If you look at the image above, it sure does look like Marcus Fenix is in handcuffs. We started off the trilogy with Marcus being broken out of jail by Dom, during the Locust war. Maybe it's a prequel to all of this? We did get a glimpse at early stages of the war with the RAAM's Shadow campaign DLC that released for Gears of War 3. What is interesting is the fact that this title will still be released on the Xbox 360 as opposed to the next generation of consoles.
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PTO Leaders: Leigh Fisher, Hollie Foley and Rachel Shelley
PTO Contact: pto
Art Room Help Needed
The art room needs your help to collate and assemble Kindergarten art books! The whole year's worth of paintings, collages, and drawings will be assembled by volunteers into bound keepsakes. If you can set aside even one hour, you can help make this happen! Help needed now through June 9. Please email jelliott to offer a time that works in your schedule, no prior knowledge or training needed."
Lost & Found!Time to search for that missing t-shirt, sweatshirt, ski jacket & snow boots!! Our lost & found is over-flowing once again and needs to be cleaned out for the end of the year. Please take the time to search for lost items. Anything left after 6/19 will be donated.
Box Tops for Education
Send in all of your box tops! It's time to collect and send in Box Tops and help us earn money for our PTO and all the activities we sponsor, such as Welcome BBQ, Skate Night and field trips! Collection box is located outside of the main office.
Color Cycle It!
Don't forget to drop off your used and dried out markers! We collect them and send all back to Crayola for recycling! Collection box is located outside the main office.
Four Winds Fundraiser: Lake Monsters Baseball Game on Wednesday, June 21, 7 p.m.
When school ends, what comes next? Baseball, of course! Join our Edmunds Elementary community for a fun evening at Centennial Field to benefit the Four Winds Science Program. The game is Wednesday, June 21, at 7:00 p.m. It's the Lake Monsters' season-opening game. EES students will form a high-five tunnel for the players when they enter the field!
Students have until Wednesday, June 7, to sell as many tickets as they can. Each $6 ticket sold during this window will earn the science program $3. (Walkups on game day won't earn any money for Four Winds.)
Students who sell at least one ticket can go for free. Check the packet for the list of prizes for selling more tickets.
Help pack the stands for this fun event! For questions about ordering tickets, please contact Amy Lilly: lillyamy. For questions about Four Winds, please contact Carolyn Hanson: carolynhanson21.


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More than 230,000 Japanese centenarians 'missing'
More than 230,000 elderly people in Japan who are listed as being aged 100 or over are unaccounted for, officials said following a nationwide inquiry.
Officials have found that hundreds of the missing would be at least 150 years old if still alive.
The inquiry followed the discovery of the mummified remains of Sogen Kato, who was thought to be the oldest man in Tokyo.
However, when officials went to congratulate him on his 111th birthday, they found his 30-year-old remains, raising concerns that the welfare system is being exploited by dishonest relatives.
Reports said he had received about 9.5m yen ($109,000; £70,000) in pension payments since his wife's death six years ago, and some of the money had been withdrawn. (Source: BBC)


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Mark Schaub
Chief International Officer
PIC's globe-trotting Director, Mark Schaub, may not always know what time zone he's in but he's certain he's a Laker; it's one of his favorite things. This is a man who owns and treasures both a Kurt Anes and a Louie the Laker Bobblehead, and who owns stock in the Green Bay Packers. A lover of colorful socks and sport jackets, this Wisconsin native has been known to utter the phrase "cheese log." You don't want to be one. Surprisingly, for someone who's visited and lived in over (40?) countries, Grand Rapids and GVSU are where he wants to be. Mark says "the administrative thrill of encouraging international education is vicarious, but intense."
In fair weather you can find Mark out on the area bike trails; in foul weather, Mark likes to start his day with a swim in the GVSU pool, and always, in any kind of weather, there is the ongoing quest for the ultimate in unpretentious bar food.
Vicki Wenger
Office Coordinator
Vicki Wenger, AKA Victorious VIP (Vicki in Padnos) is the public face of the Padnos International Center, serving as the front desk receptionist and office manager. Vicki is one of those detail-oriented people without whom an office would collapse in on itself in a matter of weeks. Make no assumptions about the tasteful wardrobe, hair and jewelry; Vicki grew up with three older brothers…nuf said. Vicki enjoys working with students and the fact that every day in the office is different and unpredictable.
Vicki is passionate about physical exercise; she enjoys yoga, running, HIIT class, bike riding, hiking, anything really that gets her outdoors. She's a frequent participant in various races; 10K, 25K and ½ Marathon. Above all, she enjoys long trips with her husband on their Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Vicki loves the color purple, avocados, and sunny beaches. She's never met a vegetable she didn't like. She is not a fan of shoes or those who fail to say please and thank you. So please say hi to Vicki on your next visit to PIC. Thank you!
Gary VanHarn
Padnos International Center Assistant
As a young boy enjoying an early spring day of hiking in the Grand River valley near Allendale, Gary Van Harn emerged from a ravine with his scout troop onto a cornfield marred with a few piles of dirt and some heavy equipment. When asked what was going on here so far out in the country, the scoutmaster answered "they're breaking ground for a new college." This provoked gales of derisive laughter. Fifty-some years later, no one is laughing, least of all Gary. Btw, Gary's office suite today overlooks this very ravine. As a GVSU Alum and twenty-year veteran employee, Gary serves as the budget manager, assistant to the Director of the Padnos International Center, and unofficial office counselor and confessional. In his off hours, Gary is an avid bicyclist, riding laps around Reeds Lake or on the trails of Millenium Park. He enjoys gardening, landscaping, and taking care of his bees, fruit trees, and grapevines. As the owner of an historic car, Gary belongs to several car clubs, and is an enthusiastic member of the Gilmore Car Museum.
Gary believes deeply in the University's "mission to internationalize the campus and enjoys sharing in the excitement and passion exhibited by my colleagues for both domestic study abroad and international students."
Meaghann Myers-Smith
Study Abroad Advisor
While in high school Meaghann Myers-Smith may have been voted least likely to study abroad, but in the Padnos International Center, she absolutely wins as Best Study Abroad Adviser ever. As a GVSU student, she studied in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, China and El Salvador, which turned out to be life-changing experiences. Meaghann is now the Study Abroad Adviser for the Padnos International Center; as such, she is responsible for hiring and training all of PIC's student peer advisors, counseling all students in their choice of location, academic program and class line-up, serves as liaison to all other academic advisors across campus, coordinates the Study Abroad Fairs and other related events, organizes all program materials and information, digital and hard copy, and all advising sessions.
Meaghann says "I like that (my position) keeps me connected to young people. I also love that it's meaningful work. Assisting students with their first journey into this big, beautiful world is incredibly rewarding! Although all experiences are unique, I like to think that study abroad is really the enemy of prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness. This is especially important when shaping the world views of people (students) who will one day likely be in positions of power."
When not being The Best Study Abroad Adviser Ever and mentor to hundreds, she is the mother of three, fluent in Spanish as a second language, a pop culture maven (Beyonce rules) and can often be heard to ask "where are my (keys, phone, purse)?"
Rebecca Hambleton
Director of Study Abroad & International Partnerships
Dedicated, focused, professional, enthusiastic and inspiring are all words one could use to describe Rebecca Hambleton, PIC's Director of Study Abroad and International Partnerships. Much of the time you will find "Becca" working diligently in her office, surrounded by a blizzard of ever-changing paperwork pertaining to our partner universities from around the world. Somehow she manages to stay on top of it all, in addition to advising students about their partnership programs and guiding them through the process. Becca possesses a deep love of adventure and a thirst for exploration, having already visited 36 countries around the world. Locally, she loves to roam the woods around her home, taking long hikes. She enjoys organic gardening, woodworking, painting, and collecting art nouveau objects.
Becca says "I love that my job is full of a variety of different tasks. Each day I am switching between communicating with partners around the world, to helping a student deal with a visa issue, to creating marketing materials for our exchange programs, or preparing a program for a delegation of colleagues to visit one of our partner institutions. Every day is different. As our field continues to change, grow and evolve, new opportunities emerge. There is always so much more to learn about the world and its cultures."
Elena Selezneva
Coordinator of Faculty-Led Programs
Elena Selezneva, PIC's Coordinator of Faculty-led Programs and Internships, is a native of the Don steppes of Russia, where, compared to Michigan, winters are milder and less extreme. Elena brings a wealth of cultural knowledge, experience and perspective to the staff of the Padnos International Center. A passionate proponent of Russian art, music and literature, a native Russian speaker, master of English, and frequent world traveler, Elena is uniquely positioned to advise students and provide support to faculty who lead groups of students overseas on study abroad trips.
Elena loves cooking, good food, good company, dancing, travel, and being outdoors. She is an avid and experienced traveler, and revels in the discovery of new places. Elena particularly enjoys the opportunity her position provides in working with students, faculty, and co-workers who are goal-oriented towards developing internationally.
Kate Stoetzner
Director of International Student and Scholar Services
Kate Stoetzner learned early on in life how to project her voice. With a heart and personality as big as all outdoors, and winner of the "Most Infectious Laugh" award, Kate is the Director of International Student and Scholar Services. As such she plays the role of Ultimate Den Mother to more than 400 international students from over 85 countries. Kate says "My favorite part of my job is helping international students to be successful. I particularly like problem solving through difficult and challenging situations with the students and determining the resources and opportunities that are available."
Kate loves all things silver and sparkly, and spends the majority of her free time supporting her two children in all their endeavors. She was raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and has an ongoing love affair with the state and the Great Lakes.
Elizabeth Jawish
International Student Integration Coordinator
If you can catch the blur of red hair and energy blowing through the Padnos International Center, say hello to Elizabeth (Libby) Jawish, our International Student Services Coordinator. This bilingual dynamo of British and Lebanese heritage speaks fluid Arabic, and loves cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, reading, writing, travel, and adventure in general. She's never met a vegetable she didn't like. She is not a fan of laziness, whining, or shoes.
As regards her role at PIC, she says "my favorite part of my work is the students. International students are so strong, interesting, impressive and brave. I love learning from them and trying to help them within my capacity as an advisor-come-mentor-come-resource connector."
Troy VanKoevering
Office Coordinator International Students
When he's not being invisible in the Manistee National Forest hunting, fishing, or riding his dirt bike, Troy Van Koevering is the very visible and primary support person to Kate Stoetzner. Troy would be the first to admit that not everything can or should be digitized, but he tries. Troy loves the interaction with students from around the world, and the highly detailed nature of his work. Troy's office affords him a spectacular view of the ravines, so the woods are never far from his heart. Troy is a passionate reader, writer, a diehard Anglophile, and a published author.
Alissa Lane
Study Abroad Outreach Coordinator
Alissa Lane's diminutive size barely contains her ginormous personality and seemingly boundless energy and enthusiasm; indeed, some suspect she has an identical twin. As PIC's Coordinator of Marketing and Outreach, Alissa is responsible for getting our message out to the GVSU community; by effectively using social media platforms, by designing the look and feel of our publications (Global Connections), advertising, and through classroom presentations. She creates and coordinates various events, information seminars, tabling, and video production.
When she's not busy being a dynamo here, she likes to play soccer two or three nights a week, loves writing, photography, and of course, travel and exploration. Alissa says what she likes most about her job is the chance to "help students start an adventure. Going abroad was the best thing I ever did for myself."
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Ehren Kuzekov
Coordinator of Study Abroad and International Partnerships
Ehren Kuzekov has come full circle in life, having been born and raised in West Michigan, studying abroad in Australia as an undergraduate, and serving in the Peace Corp in Kazakhstan, where she learned to speak Russian and met her husband. Ehren previously worked in Western Illinois University's Office of Study Abroad and Outreach, and came to us in the summer of 2017.
Ehren likes the color green, the color of nature. She finds it relaxing, and recharges herself through weight training, running, meditation and yoga. An outdoor person, she also enjoys swimming in Lake Michigan or the ocean.
Ehren wants us to know that "to have another language is to possess another soul," a quote attributed to Charlemagne. Learning to speak Russian opened her up to another people, another culture, an entirely different way to live. Through this experience, she gained friends, colleagues, her husband, and family.


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I provide encouragement and support to walk through difficult times, insight into why you, and others, react the way you do, and tools to overcome problems so you can make positive steps toward growing and achieving the goals you set for yourself.
Paula Kirsch, LMSW, SHCP, Michigan Trained
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 48202 - Nearby to Trenton.
I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome challenges. Whether you're struggling with relationship problems, anxiety, or communication issues, it is important that you know you don't have to be alone.
Detroit Behavioral Institute, Capstone Academy
Detroit Behavioral Institute
In 48207 - Nearby to Trenton.
Detroit Behavioral Institute – Capstone Academy, located in Detroit, Michigan, is the area's leading provider of mental and behavioral health treatment in a standalone academic setting for youths ages 12-18.
Joe Kort, Ph.D., MSW
Licensed Social Worker
In 48067 - Nearby to Trenton.
Relationships and sex are a big part of your life, I help people make them the best parts of their lives. Couples and individuals suffering from sexual shame, sexual dysfunction, and communication problems do not have to live this way when there is help available.
Kathy Reilly, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
In 48124 - Nearby to Trenton.
We like to create a warm, supportive environment where we help clients understand the good reasons they have for feeling and being exactly the way they are. We find that as clients make sense of and understand these reasons the struggles fall away quickly.
Rebecca Lewis, MA, LPC, CAADC, SST
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
In 48161 - Nearby to Trenton.
I will help you explore your thoughts, feelings, worries, hopes, and dreams in a supportive and nurturing environment. I will assist you to develop coping skills to effectively navigate though challenges and help guide you on the path to your full potential.
Chad Allee, LMSW, LPC
In 48187 - Nearby to Trenton.
Transformational Choices offers a holistic, creative, mindful, and contemplative approach to therapy. Therapy sessions are built on a strengths-based approach to treatment, are led by the client, and rely on shared respect between the client and the clinician.
Franklin Sollars, and Associates
Licensed Psychologist
In 48076 - Nearby to Trenton.
Franklin Sollars, PhD has been providing counseling/psychotherapy for 30+ years. He is director of practices in Troy, West Bloomfield, Commerce, Plymouth and 7 additional cities in the Metro Detroit area offering individual, couple, family and group therapy for all ages
Kim Snyder, MS, LPC, NCC, TMH
In 48154 - Nearby to Trenton.
My name is Kim Snyder and I am a Christian family counselor. The Power in Parenting isn't just about being a parent and learning skills and techniques to become more confident. It's also "how" we were parented as a child; it can have lasting effects into adult life.
Shantee Foster King, PhD, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
In 48076 - Nearby to Trenton.
It's time for a change! You're feeling frustrated- in yourself, relationships, family, work. Your plate is full or you feel stuck. It's time to start making healthy choices toward healthy changes. Your vision, your purpose and your responsibilities can be in agreement!
Laura Mindell, MA LPC NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
In 48336 - Nearby to Trenton.
I understand how life experiences can impact us, and cause us to feel "off balance" in our relationships with ourselves and others. Through compassionate counseling, clients explore tools heal, regain hope, rekindle happiness and thrive during the most challenging times
Thriveworks, Master & Ph.D Level Counselors
Thriveworks Beverly Hills
In 48067 - Nearby to Trenton.
Thriveworks Beverly Hills offers compassionate, confidential counseling & coaching to individuals of all ages, couples, & families. Most major insurances accepted, including Medicare & Medicaid. Extended hours and weekends available. Call today.
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The La Cage aux Folles installation (pictured above) at Materials & Applications will be removed in a few days but you can still experience the tubular sculpture and also enjoy an outdoor film screening at the Silver Lake art space. Two films – Werner Herzog's short Nobody Wants to Play With Me and Le Roi et L'oiseau, a classic French surrealist children's cartoon – will be projected on to the giant cage as part of the Vis-a-Vis performance series. Saturday, Aug. 30 | Silver Lake | Details
Dr. Lisa Hsuan will address "Summertime Health Issues" at a presentation at the Hermon Dog Park. Topics include allergies, fleas, fox-tails and ailments. Sunday, August 31 | Hermon | Details
Canoeists and kayakers will tackle a 3/4-mile stretch of the L.A. River through the Glendale Narrows in the first-ever L.A. River Boat Race. Contestants compete in various age- and skill-level categories for awards and other prizes. Saturday, Aug 30 | Elysian Valley | Details
The Edendale Ensemble's Upclose Concert Series will present a free noontime presentation at the Edendale Branch Library featuring the premiere of Glow for 2 violins by Los Angeles composer Blair Whittington and Mozart's Duo for violin/viola in G major and the Brahms Clarinet Quintet. Saturday, Aug. 30 | Echo Park | Details
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Africa's second largest economy is a bundle of utmost contradictions; with billions of dollars in annual oil revenue on one finish and pervasive poverty for most of its 148 million folks on the other. Relative political stability since 1999 has delivered some reform and regulatory initiatives to correct large and long-standing macroeconomic disparities, yet the country remains overwhelmed by persistently dismal indicators and human growth indices. Nigeria's present per capita GDP of $1,418 ranks it under a lot smaller African economies like Sudan, Congo and Swaziland. The latest UNDP poverty survey of 108 creating nations positioned the nation at the eightieth position, under Rwanda and Malawi. Achieving the UN Millennium Improvement Targets and its personal, and more ambitious 2020 target require a paradigm shift in mindset and priorities. It also requires the successful engendering of a broad, pan-Nigerian entrepreneurial spirit!
A slew of related policy redirections have already been initiated in this regard: The federal government has deregulated oil prices, disinvested public sector undertakings, created special economic zones and passed assorted laws to encourage enterprise development. While a few of these measures are starting to show positive outcomes, many have been largely ineffective while but others have utterly collapsed. For instance, a massive privatisation drive launched after 1999 managed to rake up private sector investment. However, Abuja's simultaneous inclination for micro-enterprises, instead of small-scale ventures, did little to curb unemployment. The failure or even inadequate success of those measures is attributed primarily to disregard or ignorance of ground realities, and lack of a coherent, constant, macro-degree vision.
Nigeria's distinctive set of issues calls for broad-based coverage intervention from the bottom up, and any individual legislation or policy that's not a part of a unified effort is unlikely to make a lot difference. The 'bottom up' analogy is pertinent, as one of the first things Nigeria should be doing is enhancing the condition of its roads.
The enterprise setting in the entire of Africa is crippled with huge infrastructure shortfalls that outcome in the continent's high enterprise mortality rate1. Considerably, the rate of failure affects older and new entrants alike. A leading cause is nearly all the time infrastructure deficits that critically hamper real economic progress and productivity.
Nigeria likewise suffers from endemic infrastructural woes on the subject of roads, communication and especially energy (small and enormous companies alike throughout the nation rely heavily, and at times solely, on backup electrical energy). There have been no worthwhile attempts to date to radically upgrade the ability sector, or appeal to private investment. Another menacing problem, compounded by the latest proliferation of militancy within the Niger Delta area, is security. Continued use of outdated expertise and lack of trained manpower are a number of more of the various difficult bottlenecks dealing with nigerian newspapers headlines today entrepreneurship.
At the administrative degree, Nigeria needs radical adjustments in fiscal, monetary and industrial insurance policies to each promote new enterprises and assist present ones. The majority of the issue is the impaired entry for small and medium enterprises to capital markets. To enhance this scenario, lawmakers have made it obligatory for business banks working in Nigeria to keep aside 10% of pre-tax income for fairness funding in small businesses. While it was a reasonably wise move, it failed to fulfill avowed targets because the rate of precise disbursement was significantly decrease than expected2. In the context of cultivating a wholesome entrepreneurial spirit, policy adjustments can typically be superficial unless adopted by way of with flexible implementation and constant monitoring. An effective revamp of Nigerian financial coverage initiatives must focus on three key aims


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The national average price-per-gallon
for diesel fuel dipped Monday, Feb. 7, to $1.983 from last week's
average of $1.992, the Department of Energy reported.
The highest average prices in the nation continue to be
found in the New England region, where the average cost is $2.222.
Among the higher average prices were in the Central Atlantic
region, at $2.159; California, at $2.144; the West Coast region, at $2.113; and
the East Coast region, at $2.025.
Other prices included the Lower Atlantic region, at $1.950;
the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions, at $1.938; and the Rocky Mountain region,
at $1.967.
Meanwhile, crude oil prices slipped Monday amid talk that
OPEC would retain its current output levels as long as prices stay above $37 a
Light, sweet crude for delivery in March fell $1.28 to $45.20
a barrel in afternoon trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
During the recent World Economic Forum in Davos,
Switzerland, several OPEC members signaled that the cartel would not cut output
unless prices fell roughly $10 from levels at the time to about $37 a barrel, The
Associated Press reported.
On Jan. 30, OPEC decided not to cut production, as the price
of light, sweet crude prices hovered near $47 a barrel. The cartel, however,
left open the possibility of an output cut before its mid-March meeting.
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed in
December to cut output by 1 million barrels a day starting Jan. 1 to bring
output closer to its self-imposed output ceiling of 27 million barrels.
Analysts said, however, that prices would likely remain firm
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DALLAS (CBS.MW) -- The head of NBC's affiliate board says the network's stations are urging fiscal restraint during the next negotiation of rights to air major-league baseball games.
Jack Sander, president of Belo Corp.'s (BLC) television group and chairman of the NBC affiliate board, also said NBC stations are "cautiously optimistic" about the possible rewards of joint sales agreements between themselves and Pax Net stations in the same markets.
Sander told reporters during a conference call that the board "hopes that NBC does not overreach for a renewal of baseball."
"If there is a good, smart deal that benefits both network and the affiliates (that's one thing)," he said, "but in the economics that we've seen … we don't like those numbers, and we're urging NBC to be very, very cautious and very conservative in their evaluation of baseball as an important franchise."
In June, NBC reportedly rejected Major League Baseball's asking price of around $240 million -- more than three times what the network pays right now to air playoff and/or World Series games. At about the same time, Fox (FOX) was said to have turned down a $345 million renewal deal. Neither opted to comment about the negotiations. See full story.
Baseball rights aren't worth those kinds of prices, Sander said, because of the penetration of regional cable sports networks and local stations that have saturated many markets with baseball games practically every day of the week.
"The ratings tend not to be very high. In the few home markets where you do have a team on a roll, you do well, but it tends to be less than 10 or 15 percent of the country, and the other 85-plus percent of the country really doesn't do well for (the network)."
Possible momentum for fall
The Sydney Olympic Games and last week's flurry of Emmy awards for the drama "West Wing" and the sitcom "Will and Grace" should help the General Electric (GE) unit seize back some of the momentum that ABC and CBS have had for much of 2000, said Sander. See related story.
Sander said he did discuss some concerns about NBC's fall schedule with Scott Sassa, president of NBC's West Coast division. NBC's lineup of shows has received generally negative reviews from media buyers and critics. Of particular concern has been "The Michael Richards Show," a new sitcom vehicle for the comedian who had phenomenal success as the wacky Cosmo Kramer on "Seinfeld."
"You always have to be wary when a network completely revamps a show and re-casts it before it premieres," said programming consultant Marc Berman.
But according to Sander, Sassa said he'd just seen the second episode of the new version of "Michael Richards," and thought "it was of 'Seinfeld' quality."
'Cautious enthusiasm' about Paxson JSAs
Another hot topic was NBC's joint sales agreements with Paxson Communications and other affiliate groups.
Last November, NBC agreed to provide network advertising sales, marketing and research services to Paxson. In addition, Paxson (PAX) stations re-air the local news broadcasts of NBC stations in many markets, and the Pax network carries NBC's U.S. Olympic Team Trials coverage and the NBC game show "Twenty One."
NBC's deals with Paxson angered many NBC affiliates initially, though some of those wounds were salved in April, when several of the most powerful NBC station groups -- including Gannett (GCI), Hearst-Argyle Television (HTV) and others -- sat down with NBC and began to work on ways to share the network's Paxson bounty.
In July, Hearst-Argyle signed a 10-year affiliation renewal deal with NBC that included an agreement to continue negotiations about the Paxson JSAs.
"I was told that Pax Net expected to announce several deals this week or sometime next week," Sander said.
"I think that there's cautious enthusiasm among most of the television groups, but the economics, especially when you get into mid- and small-sized markets, really is questionable," he said.
Under the terms of the Paxson JSAs, the local NBC affiliate in a market gets 10 percent commission on Paxson ads in exchange for providing ad sales, marketing and research services to a Pax station. "That really isn't a lot of money in many markets when you have the kind of ratings that Pax Net has," said Sander. Pax Net programs frequently draw Nielsen ratings of 1.0 or less. A single ratings point represents 1 percent of U.S. TV households, or about 994,000 homes.


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Former Lagos State Governor and Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) has dared the National Assembly to bring their facts to the Supreme Court while lambasting its spokespersons for attacking him over his observations on the 2017 Budget.
The Minister in a statement signed by his media aid, Hakeem Bello, on Monday said, "Being an institutional and not a personal issue, it won't be out of place to seek a resolution of the conflict at the Supreme Court in order to protect the country's future, because it is a clear conflict about how best to serve the people."
Fashola, who had criticized the legislature for unilaterally altering the budget, said it was sad that the lawmakers resorted to name calling even without understanding the facts of his argument.
The statement said there was no subsisting concession agreement on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, adding that what the Infrastructure Construction Regulatory Commission (ICRC) had was a financing agreement from a consortium of banks which was like a loan that still had to be paid back through budgetary provisions.
"There is no fallacy or half truth in the allegation that the budgets were reduced. The spokespersons admitted this much and now sought to rationalise it by a concession or financing arrangement that has failed to build the road since 2006. The biggest momentum seen on the road was in 2016", it stated.
On the Second Niger Bridge where one of the Senate spokespersons alleged that the provision in 2016 budget was not spent and had to be returned, Fashola said this displayed stark and worrisome gaps in knowledge of the spokesperson about the budget process he was addressing.
"A budget is not cash. It is an approval of estimates of expenditure to be financed by cash from the Ministry of Finance.
"The Ministry of Finance has not yet released any cash for the Second Niger Bridge, so no money was returned.
"Three phases of Early Works of piling and foundation was approved and financed by the previous government in the hope that a concession will finally be issued, which has not happened because concessionaires have not been able to raise finance.
"The continuation of Early Works IV could not start in May 2016 when the budget was passed because of high water level in the River Niger in the rainy season.
"The contract was only approved by the Federal Executive Council in the first quarter of 2017 and the contractor is awaiting payment", he said.
Fahola dismissed allegation that the works ministry under him was holding on to projects that could be funded through Public Private Partnerships (PPP) so that he could award contracts.
The former Lagos governor recalled that on his assumption of office, he made it clear publicly and privately that his priority would be to finish as many of the several hundreds of projects that his ministry inherited which had not been funded for close to three years.
"If the spokesperson was in tune with the Public Procurement Law which the National Assembly passed, he would realise that the minister has no unilateral power to award such contracts whose values are in billions of Naira.
"All the new projects presented to the Federal Executive Council for approval were either federal roads requested by state governments or those put in the budget by the legislators to service their constituencies," the statement stressed.
Fashola stated that the focus on contracts by the spokesperson is probably a Freudian slip that reveals his mindset and interests; when indeed he should be focused on developmental projects that strengthen the economy, which is the focus of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan endorsed by the legislature.
On the issue of the N20 billion provision in the Ministry's Budget which the spokesperson alleged that the minister failed to give details of, Fashola said the spokesperson is hiding behind a finger.
"It was a very basic principle of good planning to make provision for unforeseen contingencies.
"In the 2016 budget, a similar provision enabled the ministry to respond to the failures of the Tamburawa Bridge in Sokoto, the Ijora Bridge in Lagos and the Gada Hudu Bridge in Koto Karfe along the Abuja – Lokoja Highway.
"The ministry was able to pay N1 billion to the contractor handling the Suleja to Minna road.
"The recent failures caused by flooding along Tegina-Mokwa-Jebba road and Tatabu in Niger State could not have been provided because they were not foreseen and there may be more. This is what good planning is about.
"In any event, allegations of half truth is only a flawed response to the constitutional and developmental issues that have plagued Nigeria from 1999 about how to budget for the critical infrastructure in Nigeria.
"It shows the conflict between the Executive that wants to build big Federal Highways; Bridges; Power Plants; Rail; and Dams on one hand and Parliament that wants to do small things like bore holes, health centres, street lights and supplying grinding machines.
"As long as budgets planned to deliver life changing infrastructure are cut into small pieces, Nigeria will continue to have small projects that are not life changing, and big projects that have not been completed in 17 years.
"If a project would cost N15 billion and the contractor gets only a fraction of that, then things won't move.
"Success should be defined by how many projects an administration is able to complete or set on the path of irreversible completion and not how many poorly funded contracts are awarded," the statement concluded.


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I want to wish Happy Easter to everybody. Today is Good Friday - for Christians very important day. I don´t remember any Easter holidays, when it was snowing, but today I felt as on Christmas. It was snowing all day in Košice. Here in Slovakia is an Easter tradition, that men use to visit women and to hose them with water. After that women give them an Easter egg - usually a chocolate egg. We used to have a lot of visitors on this day when I was a child. Now is my main Easter guest my lovely George.
So before Easter we need some preparation. Not just to clean our homes, bake and cook. So it is time for a relaxing bath and to use a quality face mask. You can also do a manicure and a pedicure. Don´t forget to hair care - especcialy to hair balm. I think that after all is the most important a nice make-up. I prefer natural make-up as you can see on the photos - on Easter I will change this just a little. I will ad photos of my Easter make-up and the next week I will share my first video make-up tutorial. I hope you will enjoy it.
And a further important advice is: Don´t forget to smile!
Sweater - H&M


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Chinese Calendar Baby Gender, the tests have confirm that you are welcoming a new member to your family soon. Now, start the guessing game of "Is it a boy or a girl?" This is a secret that all expectant mothers are dying to discover, but there will be no answer until the first ultrasound. In nations where gender determination is ban, parents have no choice but to let it be suspense until the due date. If you can't wait to know your baby's gender, there are baby gender prediction techniques. One of them, the Chinese calendar baby gender, is by far the most accurate method to predict baby's sex.
Chinese Calendar Baby Gender: Gender Prediction
The Chinese gender calculation requires the month of conception and the mother's age (both base on Chinese lunar calendar) at the time of conception. However, in the current days, most websites have simplified it for your convenience. You just need to enter English dates, and the program will automatically convert your age and conception date to Chinese lunar format before displaying the result.
Chinese Calendar Baby Gender: Chinese Baby Gender Predictor
If your date of birth and the lunar month of conception both are odd or even numbers, then you are having a girl. You will have a boy if one is odd and the other is even. Perhaps this may sound illogical, but its high level of accuracy was verified by parents from all over the world. Try this gender predictor and you will have one more reason to decide whether to buy a pink or blue cradle.
More than the importance of foreknowing baby gender, it is the fun and thrill of baby sex prediction that makes the Chinese calendar gender a favorite pregnancy tool used by the parents-to-be world over. For centuries, the Chinese birth chart has been regarded a reliable tool for accurate baby gender prediction. This tool is a more simplified and easy-to-understand version of the authentic Chinese gender prediction.
Chinese Calendar Baby Gender: Accuracy of Chinese Baby Sex Prediction
The Chinese chart is an unscientific yet surprisingly accurate method. Studies and surveys prove that it is accurate 90% of the time. It is trusted by millions of people around the globe. Disclaimer: even though the Chinese gender prediction shows a high level of accuracy, it is not a scientific method to predict the baby's sex.
For instance, according to the Chinese birth chart, a 21-year-old (Chinese age) woman is mostly likely to give birth to a baby girl if she conceives during the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th month. In other words, if a woman of age 21 wants to have a baby boy, she only has one single chance – she needs to conceive during the first month of Chinese calendar.
Chinese Calendar Baby Gender: Chinese Gender Predictor 2016 & 2017
You are not pregnant but planning to. This gender prediction tool can be used if you are trying to conceive, especially if you are inclined toward a particular gender. Try different conception dates and see the result to find if it is a boy or a girl. Using the Chinese calendar baby gender will be easy for gender selection.


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|This qualifies as a furry right? Anyway this is one of my best coloring jobs. I cell shaded it at first but it looked too light so i just dabbled a little with the burn.
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by Angela Guess
A recent press release reports, "MemSQL (www.memsql.com), provider of the fastest database platform for real-time analytics, today announced that Manage, the leader in programmatic mobile marketing and advertising, has deployed MemSQL to power real-time analytics. Manage helps enterprises like Uber, Wish, and Amazon manage global mobile marketing campaigns by buying real-time programmatic inventory to drive the most engaging users to mobile applications. Manage provides a robust data analytics platform for uncovering valuable insights and ad campaign efficiencies. Users can track engagement and impressions on mobile ads with a real-time dashboard. Previously, Manage used Hadoop to power their underlying statistics pipeline, but it took up to two hours for data to populate the dashboard."
The release goes on, "The mobile advertising industry is predicated on delivering up-to-date, personalized content in real-time. Lag time represents lost opportunities, dollars, and customers. Now, Manage uses MemSQL to power the statistics pipeline in real time, and campaign statistics refresh in minutes. In addition, the Manage engineering team can summarize raw event data in various MemSQL table dimensions to create personalized campaign performance reports for every customer, and query data directly through the Manage Reporting API, a capability that was previously not achievable."
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Review #637 of 365
Movie Review of Deception (2008) [R] 108 minutes
WIP™ Scale: $11.00
Where Viewed: United Artists Denver Pavilions Stadium 15, Denver, CO
When Seen: 25 April 2008
Time: 5:50 pm
DVD Release Date: 23 September 2008 (click date to purchase or pre-order)
Film's Official Website • Film's Trailer
Directed by: Marcel Langenegger (debut)
Written by: Mark Bomback (Live Free or Die Hard)
Featured Cast (Where You Might Remember Him/Her From):
Hugh Jackman (Happy Feet) • Ewan McGregor (Miss Potter) • Michelle Williams (I'm Not There) • Lisa Gay Hamilton (Honeydripper) • Maggie Q (Balls of Fury) • Natasha Henstridge (Species 3) • Charlotte Rampling (Basic Instinct 2)
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hopelessly dull…predictable.
The story begins with audit accountant Jonathan McQuarry (Ewan McGregor) toiling away in a conference room at a law firm in New York City when is work is interrupted in the late hours of the evening by dashing lawyer Wyatt Bose (Hugh Jackman) who cajoles Jonathan with a hit of marijuana and stories and obviously craved, on the part of Jonathan, friendship and emotional engagement. Shortly thereafter though an 'accidental' cell phone switcheroo, Jonathan ends up with Wyatt's cell phone and vice-versa just as Wyatt was being called away to London on a big deal. No sooner does Wyatt go away then does Jonathan, due to his possession of Wyatt's cell phone, enter Wyatt's secret sex club world known clandestinely as "The List". And boy oh boy does Jonathan's world change. He's suddenly getting to participate in activities with exotic powerful women including: a Wall Street Analyst (Natasha Henstridge), the Belle of Wall Street (Charlotte Rampling), and the woman he actually falls in love with, S (Michelle Williams). Unfortunately, he learns in near encounter with death and the subsequent kidnapping of S, that Wyatt is not who he seems to be, is not a lawyer at tall, never worked for the firm he was auditing, doesn't have a cool brownstone apartment, wasn't in London, and actually now wants him to steal $20 million from his next client and put it in a Spanish bank account in his name in Madrid for him to withdraw in exchange for the return of S. Should he refuse, though, S would be killed, and he would be implicated in the murder of the newly turned-up dead Wall Street Analyst with whom he was recently photographed. Well, an astute reader can probably predict what happens next.
As for the cast, Hugh Jackman is starting to suffer from the same pained, permanent frozen facial expression syndrome as Kevin Bacon resulting in characterizations that are cold, steely, and emotionless—which isn't terrible given that these are traits of this particular character. Ewan McGregor, on the other hand, seems to have taken to playing a series of dolts that just cannot quite figure life out, and this guy is the king of those roles. As for Michelle Williams, well, given the circumstances of her life the past year, its borderline miraculous that she's even able to show up for the role, which is pretty much, unfortunately, how the portrayal comes across. She's to be forgive, the other two not so much.
…the pace of the film is plodding…the music mostly is dreadful delivering unfinished crescendos at either obvious or obtrusive times…
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Cast Members
Hugh Jackman • Ewan McGregor • Michelle Williams
Lisa Gay Hamilton • Maggie Q • Natasha Henstridge
Charlotte Rampling
Marcel Langenegger
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Toddler Indoor Activities in Winter
SJ at DMC had a post that nudged me to write about the little things Ana (2½ year old) enjoys indoors by way of physical activity and expending energy.
Weekdays are somehow manageable as they tire her out in daycare; and weekday evenings somehow are only a few hours long between reaching home and hitting the sack for the night... however, the weekends are still a challenge especially in Winter when I can't take Ana to outdoor parks and activities as much as I'd like...
- Of course, Daddy's role cannot be ruled out - he does the more physical rough-and-tumble games with her which I wouldn't dream of doing - especially since Ana is close to 28 lbs and too heavy for me to handle like a rag doll. Somersaults, Airplane and Upside-Down-Hand-Walking are all great ways to get Ana to expend her immense stores of energy. And, if D is available, he takes care of that :)
- However, since he is not always available, we set up a little area by the sofa in the living room, and part of the nook by the kitchen in our house for Ana's indoor play. Basically, just area rugs to cushion her fall and no sharp-edged things around - nothing fancy.
Now, she is at the beginnings of imaginative play. So, we just gave her a few cheap, fairly safe, dispensable paraphernalia - viz., a couple of little kitty tents, a laundry hamper (one of those framed one that fold down to a compact size - check the wires/frames before giving it to kids), hopping ball horsey
- I also try to do a small 10-15 minute session of dancing with Ana. She can either shake and jump as she likes, or try to follow my steps and ape me. I play some upbeat music and try to do some foot work and motion while counting and showing her the steps either from bharathnatyam or ball room dancing - like 1-2-cha-cha-cha, or the 1-2-345 (thai-thai-dhi-dhi-thai) steps.
She is too little to dance in any coordinated way, but the counting and trying to imitate me seems to motivate her to move and bounce. Mostly she just jumps her gawkish monkey jumps, squealing and giggling, going round and round on the area rug.
- And, although this could lead to possible owwies and needs close supervision, setting up a few dining chairs, cardboard boxes open at both ends (like a tunnel), a few pillows and such as a simple obstacle course works sometimes. I must admit, due to my own laziness, I don't do this often. However, she gets under the dining table and weaves her way around the dining chairs on hands and knees and seems to have fun without any fancy obstacle-course set-up...
- Indoor basketball and soccer: Ana has this basketball hoop which is portable yet sturdy. It sits out in the yard over Summer, but, since I am not finicky about keeping my house hoity-toity like a museum - all artsy and adult-friendly - we brought it in for the winter. So, we play basketball for a while: she runs around picks up the ball, gets close to the hoop and shoves it into the basket. I like it better than tossing the ball from a distance as we are playing indoors and I'd rather not have to clean up broken pieces around the house :)
She is not coordinated enough to kick properly, but, she pushes the soccer ball around on the floor with her legs - mostly trips over the ball, giggles wildly and gets up to try it again. Not sure how long this enthusiasm will last...
- Helping with laundry and dishes: since laundry is downstairs, I let her climb up and down the stairs a few times, with supervision, and help me put things into the washer - she sits on the adjacent dryer and drops each item into the washer.
She likes to help put the clean dishes away from the dishwasher most of the time, which does not seem all that strenuous, but, I think it helps her coordination and focus (at least, it helps me get the boring chore done)
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Ok, had actually said to myself that I need to do less of these, but this was actually a pretty good one, so I decided to go for it.
1. Have you ever had stitches? -I had 5 stitches after being hit in the head by a baseball bat in Grade 5. The poor girl who did it I think was forever guilty about it, and I feel bad about that because I've never felt she was responsible. I've long placed blame on the supervising teacher who kept telling me to get closer and closer to the plate when I was playing catcher. After the doctor put the stitches in, he wrapped my head with gauze straight around so it made my hair stick up. My dad kept calling me Bart Simpson and offered to cut little ridges in the top so I'd be cool at school. My dad is a loser.
2. Favorite non-musical sound? -Soda in a cup, pee on a toilet bowl, baby giggles, baby breathing, baby cooing, Rhonda bobbing her finger up and down on Kayah's lips while she's crying (it makes a bad thing hilarious), the sound of a guitar string breaking, particularily on an acoustic guitar, the sound of my mom's old vegetable peeler peeing veggies, it had this loose handle and made a weird sound, meat cooking on a grill, woodlands... birds in particular.
3. Future career? - I want to get the label going. I'd like to tend a large piece of land someday, but I'm not sure if I'm in for the whole full fledged "farming" thing. Still working on that one.
4. Guiltiest pleasure? - My goodness if I told you it wouldn't be that guilty. Be assured they exist, they are indeed guilty and someday, I might write a book about them.
5. Favorite child hood memory? - Quite a few, I was a pretty lucky kid. Visiting my aunts and uncles in Slave Lake AB, getting my first guitar, Andrew being born (a BROTHER!), meeting the REAL santa, going to Gopherville, Going camping in Manitoba with the Lopinskis, summer camp in Kenosee, basically every single jam with Dulcet, building and award-winning sand-castle with Courtney and Michelle, fishing with Dad, building models with Dad, getting my room in the basement. Lots of good stuff.
6. Favorite thing from my child hood I want my kids to experience? - Gopherville, but I hear its gone. Going to camp, Coming home from camp. Having a paperroute. Being a big brother (sorry kids, guess I'll keep that one)...
7. A "must-do" on the "to-do" list? - Get to work on the house. Our limited incomes at the moment is precluding anything but the most basic home re-pairs and changes, but I'd really like to get a few coats of paint on the walls and cupboards, some new floors in the kitchen, entrancesn and bathroom and get the counter-tops re-done. The outside of the house needs a coat of paint too and the back awning is gonna cave in the next couple years if I don't repair it soon.
8. What are you giving up right now due to the failing economy? - Not much. What limits I have are imposed because of Rhonda being off work, not the economy. In fact with gas prices down I think about driving around more... but I don't do it because that would be wrong and kill baby seals. The only thing the failing economy has done is make me more worried for no real reason.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Rhonda's Meme
Posted by Pilot at 11:09 pm
3 comments:
- Soulfood said...
1. Hehe, I remember that.
2. Her vegetable peeler PEEING!? Eww.
3. Tend a large piece of land? My suggestion is to start by getting yourself a gun! But hide it from the children of course.
4. Thank you for leaving out the details.
5. I'm not in here. :(
6. Having a paper route!? I get it now...you're one of those EVIL fathers.
7. Being a homeowner sucks. Renting yay!
8. Don't drive! It's evil and especially in the winter, is more hassle than it's worth!
- 2:36 am
- Pilon, A said...
- 7:29 am
- Danny said...
Baby Seals deserve to die. Sure they are cute now but when they grow up they are FUGLY. That's why everytime I make a trip up north I take my flame thrower and torch them all. Yes I'm that shallow.
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Beet Pesto Pasta
- 2 beets, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 zucchini squash, cut into ¼-inch x 2-inch spears
- 1 summer squash, cut into ¼-inch x 2-inch spears
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound linguini
- ½ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wrap beets in aluminum foil; set on prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- While beets roast, toss zucchini, summer squash, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper together in a large bowl to coated.
- Spread the zucchini and summer squash mixture onto the baking sheet with the beets. Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting until zucchini and summer squash are browned and the beets have softened, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low; toast pine nuts in hot skillet, shaking frequently, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Blend roasted beets, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, and lemon juice together in a food processor. Slowly stream extra-virgin olive oil into the mixture while continuing to blend until smooth; pour over the linguine and toss to coat. Serve dressed pasta alongside roasted squash.
Gluten free? Serve the beet pesto over your favorite gluten-free pasta. You could also serve the beet pesto as a dip to have with crackers or toasted baguette slices. It's also terrific as a spread on sandwiches with chicken or grilled vegetables.
What others are saying
Tarragon Boi says:
I HATE beets, so I was really wary when I tried this dish. The beets are really mild in the pesto though, so it didn't bother me at all. It came out so pretty that it's totally worth making, even for beet-haters like me.
Steve Failows says:
cheesy and garlic-y music to my ears! using the beets in the pesto was a fun way to spice up a classic and plate something that looks special. The zucchini squash side was also tasty, quick and easy.
ThisDude LovesFood says:
Who would of thought beet pesto pasta would turn out to be amazing! I just couldn't resist making the dish even though I'm not a fan of beets. Definitely would make more in the future. Also what caught my eye was color of the pasta, which was pretty cool.
Alexis Pearson says:
To make this recipe vegan, I did nutritional yeast flakes instead of grated parmesan. Toasting the pine nuts also made a huge difference, I don't know why I had not tried that before!
Melissa Hunter says:
Beet pesto pasta is my new favorite! I actually doubled this batch and used it on a vegan pizza. It was amazing


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Malalane community throws its weight behind Nkomazi 450
information supplied by: Cross Country Commission (Media)
22 April 2014
The Malalane community has again thrown its weight behind the Nkomazi 450, round three of the Donaldson Cross Country Championship, in the Mpumalanga town on May 16 and 17.
The event made its first appearance on the Donaldson calendar last season, and won the Event of The Year award at the end of year awards ceremony. With Malalane Toyota dealer principal Johan Horn and his staff again to the fore, the local community has rallied around what is a major event in the region on the fringes of the Kruger National Park.
Race headquarters and the designated service park will again be located at the Riverview Preparatory School on the outskirts of Malalane, while the start of the race on Saturday, 17 May will be at Malalane Toyota. The race will finish at the Riverview school and the local committee set up to co-ordinate events and services at the event has been overwhelmed with support.
More than a dozen outlets, including church groups, have registered to provide catering facilities. These range from prawn and chicken dishes to hamburgers, toasted sandwiches, hotdogs and frozen yoghurt to the traditional South African braai.
A beer garden, tea garden and tuck shop will also be in operation. These will be operated by parents of children attending the Riverview school, with two additional entertainment areas set aside for children between the ages of two and six and seven and 14.
For the kids there will be plenty of fun on offer. Playground equipment, swings, a sandpit, pony rides, jumping castle, rodeo bull, a magician, face painting and paint ball will be some of the attractions to keep them amused.
Riverview will also make use of the opportunity to market the school and information brochures and parent supporter t-shirts and flag will be on sale. Also on sale at the souvenir and information stall will be Malalane Toyota memorabilia, t-shirts and photographs of teams and drivers.
A local band will provide additional entertainment at the post event prize-giving. Part of the marketing operation surrounding the event also includes a local media advertising campaign.
A camp site will be in operation at the school from May 15 through to the end of the race on May 17. This will cater for both competitors and enthusiasts who like to add a little extra outdoor adventure to their weekend.
There will be plenty of parking on offer with the school car park and areas alongside the N4 to be utilised. Two golf carts will be used to provide a shuttle service from the car parks.
Public entrance to race headquarters, the start/finish and designated service park is free of charge. There is also free public entry to spectator points along the route, and spectator guides will be available at Malalane Toyota and race headquarters.
The qualifying race to determine grid position will start at 11:30 on May 16 and the race at 08:30 on May 17.
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Team Washington lost a squeaker to FilCanda in this year`s cup competitions. The matches were tried at 13 a piece and to determine this year`s winner, the number of games won was implemented, which gave Canada a 7 game lead, enough to win this year`s cup. The matches were held at Langley Tennis Centre, with the first round starting at 9AM and the last match finishing at 6PM.
"The matches were very competitive and fun to watch," said Myrna Alquiza of Team WA. "Not all our women players were able to come, but the guys more than made up for the deficit."
Members of Team Wa were pooled from players hailing from Marysville, Mt. Lake Terrace, Seattle Renton, Kent, Bellevue and Lakewood. A total of 30 players made the trek including five women.
"We had an abundance of players wanting to play, which is positive," said Team Wa coordinator Bong Sto. Domingo. "Our young players, and juniors showed us old hackers the future of this series."
In 2016, at about the same time in August, Team WA will be hosting the cup in Seattle. "We usually are successful each time we play them at home," said Bong. "The team is confident going to Canada as evident by how close the matches were. Our confidence will be at max when we host them here at our house."


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Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Altered Playing Cards, Week 21: A big mess
This week Claudine showed everyone how to use clear embossing paste. As usual, I didn't have any, and I'm sure my limited craft budget would have been pushed to the limit if I could even find it in my town. So, I used what I had, which of course, didn't work as well as I would have hoped.
These are the supplies I used (from back left clockwise):
acrylic paints
low tack masking tape
brass stencils
playing card
texture dimensional paint (note the cost)
playing card
I began by choosing background paint. This is NOT how Claudine did hers, but I didn't have her product, so had to improvise.
I like to get my paint from the lids, but it's obvious, I needed more paint or a bigger brush.
I waited and waited, and finally was able to give the cards a second coat of paint.
Once I thought the paint was dry, I began kneading the tube of dimensional paint I would use in lieu of the transparent paste Claudine used.
I carefully taped the stencil to the card and my craft sheet
then filled the holes with the texture paint.
I did the same for the second stencil.
It was at that time I decided to not use the neon yellow paint because it clashed with the color of my texture paint.
Unfortunately, although I allowed the stencil to dry with the paint, and they were both dry to the touch after about four hours, neither the background paint, nor the texture paint were really dry and I ended up with a mess on my hands. The stencil pulled the background paint up and much of the texture paint stayed in the stencil. I tried to repair the problem using the background color I had chosen for the second card. It simply didn't work. So, I drew a crude heart around the inside of where I imaged the stenciled heart might be, then added the drops of paint like Claudine did. I had planned to use an old "Love" postage stamp, but decided to use the word instead. I even forgot to add some book text, something I actually have and had left room for!
The rose was even worse, except the holes were larger. Nothing I did made sense, and everything just turned to messes. And, at this point, I was too sick to care! I managed to write the sentiment "A rose by any other name" after I painted a piece of security envelope, but that was all I accomplished. I was truly ready for bed, because I had spent (wasted) over ten hours on these two pieces, and my frustration level had peaked.
Here are the two cards using texture and the same colors this week. I apologize that these are really bad cards, but I'm so frustrated that I don't have the tools or products that Claudine has. It would be different if I had something similar, but even my craft paint and gesso are inferior. The good news is, there are only 12 more of these. I'm not about to throw in the towel at this late date. As always, I am very grateful for your comments. They will surely help me feel better soon.
12 thoughtful remarks:
- massofhair said...
You sound so frustrated Elizabeth! Let me assure you your effort has been worth it, both APC's are amazing.
Texture paste of any sort needs leaving anything from 4 to 24 hours to set. The top can feel set but the underneath takes time so i can see how you got annoyed.
The great news is i LOVE both your cards, the colours work well and it's good to see your drawing and writing.
Mo:-) xxx
- 12:18 PM, February 04, 2015
- TwinkleToes2day said...
I'm so sorry your work didn't turn out how you expected/wanted Elizabeth, but like MoH said, above, they turned out amazing.
Don't say Oops! Say, Interesting!
I'm so pleased you didn't give up and don't intend to, I have enjoyed seeing ALL of your APCs ((hugs)) :o)
- 2:13 PM, February 04, 2015
- Angela Radford said...
I don't know why you are so upset, I love them they have a naive appearance which I really like. Hope you have a good week and happy crafting, Angela x 33
- 4:18 PM, February 04, 2015
- Claudine Criner said...
Awww, I'm so sorry they didn't turn out how you envisioned. Believe me, have been there, done that too. I think they look fine though, it's always a good learning experience.
- 4:59 PM, February 04, 2015
- froebelsternchen Susi said...
Don't mind how they turned out (I think they are quite good!) You have had a great expirementing with the paste and I am sure you had fun Elizabeth!
I am still sick.... but feel much better than the first days. Thank you Elizabeth for thinking of me!It will be good soon I feel!
- 1:46 AM, February 05, 2015
- johanna said...
i second Susi, elizabeth! nothing is in vain, you have learned a lot and i appreciate you shared your Frustration! we all have These days when things don´t turn out as we imagined... and mostly we are not brave enough to Show our Feelings!
hugs and ongoing healing!!
- 2:21 AM, February 05, 2015
- see you there! said...
All is not lost, just think how much you learned. You are my inspiration when it comes to challenges. You always complete them. Me? Not so much.
- 6:37 AM, February 05, 2015
- Carol said...
We can't expect perfection on our first try out with new methods and mediums. Everything is a learning experience :) You did great and will get better with each effort. Love the cards.
- 12:06 PM, February 05, 2015
- Craftymoose Crafts said...
Now that I finally had time to complete mine, I am able to stop by and comment on yours!
That was a really interesting idea (that I may borrow sometime) to try using metal stencils with the texture magic! I have never heard of that product and judging by the sticker wonder if they even make it anymore.
You are too, too hard on yourself! Both stencils worked well enough to see the shapes. Glad to hear you are seeing it through to the end!
- 8:00 AM, February 06, 2015
- Halle said...
Bummer about your stencil experience. I think I'd remove the stencil immediately. That is what I do with molding paste.
- 2:01 PM, February 07, 2015
- pearshapedcrafting said...
These may not have turned out as you envisaged they would but all the same you can't argue that your colours really look great together! I feel your frustration though at having spent so long on something that you are not happy with! Can't believe I haven't got to the computer until now! Hugs, Chrisx
- 7:56 AM, February 08, 2015
- ionabunny said...
I like your alternative to the clear texture paste. Love the yellow on the bright background. These are great.
I know this is a bit late but I think you should have removed the stencils straight away. I have been playing a bit with stencils and various mediums and it's usually suggested you remove it immediately, if only to ensure you get all the gunk off the stencil. If you use the first piece of tape as a hinge, ie remove all but that piece and then lift the stencil off, like opening a door, you also run less risk of smudging the medium. Or dropping the stencil in it ROFL. I tried that as well!! It doesn't improve the look, I can tell you. Hugz
- 9:15 AM, February 14, 2015


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San Ramon Market Update January 2011
San Ramon Market Update January 2011: After having a very dull and quiet November and December, January has seen an uptick of buyer activity in San Ramon. Open houses are seeing more traffic; buyers are out in full force. Surprisingly there is more inventory and quite a few homes went pending last week.
Since January 23rd, 22 new homes are on the market. Price ranging from $145,000 to $ 1,250,000. 6 of these homes are Short Sales and 1 is a Foreclosure. Also since last week, 17 homes have gone pending, prices ranging from $145,000 to $789,000.
There are a total of 218 homes available on the market in San Ramon and 183 homes pending. This does not take into account new home sales.
Despite all the chatter about the REO's that are about to hit the market in general, sales are getting better albeit prices are not going up. The higher end homes are definitely seeing a downward pull on prices, simply because Jumbo loans are hard to get.
If you are in the market looking to buy a home in San Ramon, Dublin and Danville, please call Rama at 925-698-1815 or email Rama for an immediate response.
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