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So many movies these days are either hybrid documentaries that mix fact and fiction or narrative films based (sometimes very loosely) on "real-life events," that sitting in a theater and watching THE OTHER SON, the vitally important and moving (almost beyond belief) new film from Lorraine Levy (shown below) you sit spellbound, knowing that this movie must be based on fact. But I don't believe that it is. Instead it's the creation of some caring, intelligent, thoughtful artists looking to find a way into, and thus out of, one of the most intractable and seemingly insoluble situations in our world today, that of Israel in Palestine.
If you read other reviews of the film -- and I wish you would not, so that you come to this movie clean -- you'll be apprised of the central situation -- which is such a shock to all involved that it should also come as one to the audience so that we can experience things as do the characters. I'll just say that the movie involves two families, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, and what happens to rock both their worlds as they have know them for nearly 20 years.
This central idea is close to perfect in the manner in which it forces us to confront the Israel/Palestine situation. While this story could be set just about anywhere, placing it here, in this middle-east powder keg, is simply genius. It involves two mothers, two fathers, two sons and their siblings, and as it spins out, the tale takes in culture, faith, tradition and growth -- on both sides of the fence. The movie is particularly effective is showing us how the meaning of all these things can change -- in the blink of an eye. Not simply even-handed, this movie is deeply felt and beautifully performed.
Anyone (the New York reviewer for the end-of-magazine Agenda section, for instance) who judges this film "somewhat dramatically inert" must have slept through the movie. The very situation in which these two families find themselves is so fraught with drama -- each character's handling of the situation becomes a mini-drama unto itself -- that there is more dramatic tension here than in any ten movies you can name. That Levy and her estimable cast almost never allow things to go overboard is a mark of just how exceptional the movie is.
The Jewish family is portrayed by several fine actors: That stalwart of French cinema for over 25 years, Emmanuelle Devos plays mom (above, right); Pascal Elbé is dad (above, left) and Jules Sitruk (remember the French exchange student in Son of Rambow?), below, is one of the titular sons. Each is terrific, but the movie truly belongs to its moms -- as motherhood is examined in a way that few films have managed previously.
Ms Levy enables us to experience the fraught situation from all angles and from each character's perspective and in the process challenges our whole notion of identity. Her movie forces us, just as it does her characters, to rank humanity a tad higher than something so puny as the supposed will of Yaweh/Allah. Given what she tells us in the short interview below, I do wish that the filmmaker had ended her movie a bit differently. As it is, the finale is no deal-breaker, but the film did not need this little burst of melodrama that she gives it. Still, if The Other Son is not the best film (and it's up there) so far this year, it is certainly among the most important.
The movie -- from Cohen Media Group and running 105 minutes -- opens this Friday, October 26, in New York City at Landmarks' Sunshine and Clearview's 1st and 62nd; in Queens at the Kew Gardens Cinema, in Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Heights Cinema, and in Westchester at the Jacob Burns Film Center and Clearview's Cinema 100. Look for it in CT, NJ and Long Island, as well. In the Los Angeles area, it will open this Friday at various Laemmle Theaters, and will then appear in the weeks to come across country at other Landmark Theaters.
TrustMovies: First of all, let me say how impressed I was with your film. This idea of the film is one of the best I’ve ever seen in terms of coming at the Israel/Palestine dilemma. I thought when I first saw your movie that it must have been based on a real-life situation, but evidently it was not. It was simply thought up by you, the filmmaker…?
Lorraine Levy: No, this story is not based on any real-life situation, but it could have been. We have been able to find a lot of reports by people who were incorrectly returned to their parents during emergency evacuations during wartime. The number of testimonies available on this is growing, and there are people now who are convinced that they do have their true parents. So we decided to use this but make it more extreme: babies given over to mistaken parents: the Israeli child to Palestinians, and the reverse. I did this in order to explore what it means to be the other. To explore what is the quest for identity, and what is the path we have to take in order to overcome some prejudices.
After I saw your film, what I wanted most, and still want, is to have your movie seen all over the world, starting with the two places in which the film is located and where it means the most. Now, I am not stupid enough to imagine that it will change tons of minds, but it is bound to change some and will make some people stop and think, feel more deeply, and imagine what this might be like if the situation happened to them.
I am very touched by what you just said. This is something I really wanted to do with this film. I wanted so much that this film really touch people on that emotional level. I also want them to be able to extrapolate the situation into other areas. This is a situation that exists throughout out the world. Brothers ultimately are brothers. I have in mind the Martin Luther Kinbg “I have a dream” speech because I do believe that we are all brothers.
Because your film had its date of theatrical open delayed, and certain of us critic were not paying close enough attention, one capsule review appeared a few week ago that claimed that The Other Son, while it had an interesting premise, simply had no drama to it. This strikes me a ridiculous, because the very situation central to the film is so fraught with drama that this is really all you need, I think. Can you comment on this?
The casting here was particularly good. Emmanuelle Devos (above) is always wonderful, but it was Pascal Elbé (below) who did surprise me. I have seen him in action movies and comedies, but this is maybe the best role I’ve seen him tackle. I am less familiar with the actors who play the Palestinian family, but they were also fine. Did you rely on your casting director, or were these actors your idea? How did that work?
I actually used three casting directors; One in France, one in Israel, and one in Palestine. I knew very quickly, of course, for the French. I wanted Emmanuelle. I thought she really, for me, embodied what the character is. She was what I had in mind. I had already worked with Pascale Elbé, before in a comedy. I found that, as an actor, he had tremendous depth and a great deal of gravity. I wanted to give him a vehicle that would show this depth and gravity on screen. I have tremendous admiration for actors who can act "silence,” and he does this very well.
As far as the Palestinian actors, I did not know them, but through the casting director, I was able to discover some wonderful people. The actors who play the mother and father are very well-know stage actors, and it was a great thing for me to be able to work with them.
I hope this film, which I think may be the most important of the year, does well here-- and everywhere. And I want to thank you so much for making it. And I look forward to your next project.
I am very touched by what you say, because, when you are a filmmaker, you tend to be rather fragile because you have so many choices to make during the film-making process. I have learned that this film really does touch the heart of people all over the world, in Asia, South America, Scandinavia, Europe -- everywhere, so far. I think this is illustrative of the fact the film addresses questions we all share -- and must deal with.
Has the movie opened in Israel yet?
No, but it was selected for the Jerusalem Film Festival, and the screening went very well. The film was well received.
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Built in 2009, Alba Thanh Tan Hot Springs Resort is a distinct addition to Hue and a smart choice for travelers. Set 30 Km from the excitement of the city, this 3-star hotel commands an excellent location and provides access to the city’s biggest attractions. A well-kempt environment gives to this hotel a special charm.
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The bar offers up drinks and snacks round-the-clock, while the Hoa Sen restaurant serves Vietnamese and Western delights from 06:00 to 22:00.
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By admin | August 10th, 2017	| Tags: business bookkeeping, outsourced bookkeeping, white label bookkeeping | 0 Comments.
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The greatest challenge to global security is the nuclear threat from rogue states, led by North Korea and Iran. There will be no progress in ensuring global nuclear stability without cooperation between the United States and Russia. This should be a major priority for Presidents Trump and Putin. Much has been made of states trying to secure their borders against terrorist threats. While it is essential that borders are secured, terrorism is tackled and hatred confronted, we cannot ignore the greatest contemporary threat of all, nuclear attacks. It feels remote and unlikely, but is a very clear and present danger.
It is essential for the international community to remain alert to the constantly growing threat of nuclear terrorism, in whatever form it may take, ranging from the detonation of a ‘dirty’ bomb by a terror group or the destruction a nuclear facility to a full-fledged nuclear attack.
Pyongyang’s response to last week’s annual U.S., Japanese and South Korean defense exercises demonstrates clearly where these threats lie. While Mr. Trump has many campaign pledges to fulfill, what is clear is that none is more important to geopolitical stability than identifying and neutralizing the nuclear threat, and to do that there needs to be much more collaboration between the U.S. and Russia. This is a major theme that will be discussed this week in Washington, D.C. when the International Luxembourg Forum For Preventing Nuclear Catastrophe, of which I am president, convenes.
The military maneuvers by North Korea coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s first visit to the north Asia region. The welcome indications are that a significant part of that visit was to explore multilateral actions against North Korea - including China, which has so far been reticent to explicitly condemn their economic and military ally.
While the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted unanimously to further strengthen sanctions against North Korea at the end of 2016, it is clear that these have not acted as a deterrent. North Korea is taking liberties with the international community and UNSC has not been tough enough.
We face a deadlock in attempts for nuclear disarmament; North Korea is increasing its nuclear capability and this is a shameful demonstration of the impotence of the great powers and the U.N. Security Council.
It is argued that in international relations, the longest-lasting deals are usually those that make all parties equally unhappy, although the deal, is a catastrophic mistake of historic proportions. Its impact could have far-reaching consequences on the relationships with Russia and the West, as well as between Iran and global players.
The strict enforcement of the provisions of the deal must be high on the international community’s agenda. We must ensure that Iran is monitored closely and any breaches are dealt with swiftly and harshly — such as the recent stock of heavy water exceeding the limits stipulated in the agreement.
The leaders of Russia, the United States, Britain, China and other important powers around the world, must make countering nuclear terrorism the highest priority, and can only do so by upholding international security with cooperation. This must extend to reviving all previously adopted initiatives and resolutions on nuclear terrorism without delay.
Only with state sanctioned collaboration between intelligence agencies and special operations services, especially Russian and American, will we be able to secure nuclear activity and actively neutralize the risk of nuclear terrorist attacks.
Presidents Trump and Putin have tough jobs, but without cooperation and decisive action on the nuclear threat global security is left in a desperately vulnerable state.
The Munich Security Conference, which opens on Friday, could not be more timely. For the first time in its history, the international gathering of top diplomats and policy makers will tackle the escalating crisis on the Korean peninsula, currently one of the greatest foreign policy challenges for the new United States administration, and a threat to global peace and security. The United States has historically taken a firm lead on managing threats from Pyongyang, and the presence of US vice president Mike Pence and defence secretary James Mattis in Munich positions them as the barometer to gauge how Kim Jong-un’s nuclear programme can be halted before it is too late.

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A little great analog synthesizer with all the Grp heritage of sound and capabilities. Wide 8 vertical space in 5U format or, if you prefer, optionally rack mountable, with a wooden sided dedicated cabinet, the Grp A2 Analog Synthesizer has MIDI In and Analog CV/Gate connections.
It offers two big oscillators with the classic analog waveforms from Grp, Plus Super Saw and Super Triangle; the great 12dB/Oct ; Grp State Variable Filter, one Ring Modulator (have you ever tried to ring modulate a 9-components Super Saw?), One Noise Generator, one Amplifier, one Master Out section with a couple of gorgeous analog VU meters.
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Bridle Path Stable is owned and operated by Brad Gosse and Susan Quigley. In 2011 we moved to the Goulds after purchasing a 2 acre hobby farm and building a 6 stall barn, but after a few years we felt like we needed more room to grow and in 2017 purchased a 46 acre property in the Goulds and the dream began to grow! Since then we have been slowly building their dream to have a small family run boarding barn and indoor area at home. Currently we are leasing a barn in the west end of St. John's until construction is completed.
Susan has been actively involved with horses since the age of 6 when she went to the barn with a friend and that was was hooked. Horses have always been a passion over the years and after graduating from Memorial University with a degree in Recreation Management took on a full time position at Clovelly Stables for 5 years. From Clovelly, she made the decision to go back into the traditional Recreation Field and has been working in Aquatics for the past 12 years developing her Management and Human Resource Skills while running Bridle Path part-time and traveling on the Avalon teaching riding. In 2018 she also became Certified as an Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator, from Cartier Farms, to be able to grow Bridle Path programming and the fill a gap in programs that teaching life skills but with her experience the twist is that it is using horses! By marring her experience in management and human resources with her passion of horses participants are in for a truly unique experience when attending any of Bridle Path's Equine Assisted Learning & Leadership Programs!

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Reform Public Pension Unfunded Liabilities of over $300 billion by starting a new Defined Benefit Pension plan for new employees only.
Improve the State's Credit Rating from fourth to last to an acceptable rating of AA or above by addressing the unfunded pension liabilities problem.
Work to eliminae the $800 minimum State income tax to help start-up companies get on their feet.
As a businessman and CPA Conlon has the necessary experience and qualifications to keep this state's finances viable to prevent the state from going broke. He worked for 30 years for a top-ranked international public accounting firm. As a partner in the firm he dealt with Fortune 500 clients learning the financial lessons that only experience can provide: determining smart investments, evaluating financial risk and understanding the financial process of issuing financial bonds and other instruments. He was appointed to the California Public Utilities Commission where he served as Commissioner for six years, including two years as President. At the CPUC he evaluated the capital structure of regulated utility companies, which again provided him with excellent knowledge of financial risk. Governor Pete Wilson also appointed him to the California Transportation Commission where he served for three years. He holds a business degree from the University of Utah, an Executive Training Certificate from U C Berkeley School of Business and a law degree from the University of San Francisco. His background supports his “voice of experience” motto.
Conlon’s experience as a businessman and CPA helped form his conservative political philosophy. He believes in operating within a balanced budget and not taking undue risk that could jeopardize the State's Bond and Credit Rating. California’s credit rating of fourth from last in the nation is a disgrace to one of our country’s wealthiest states and the fifth largest economy in the world. His political philosophy would not put up with the $300 billion of unfunded pension liability the State has today from its public employees’ and public teachers’ pension plans. Without correcting this serious financial situation, the state's economy will slowly decline to a catastrophic level. Conlon believes the State needs a conservative Treasurer with enough tested experience to monitor and control the level of spending that will keep our State on solid financial footing. He believes his fiscally conservative philosophy will have a positive impact on California’s economic vitality and long-term viability and improve the State's credit rating.
Is The U C System on a Crash Course Financially?
Is The U C System on a Crash Course Financially? Greg Conlon gives ideas for a solution to fiancial problems.
First, is the agriculture industry which is the top exporter of agriculture products in the world.
Second, is the entertainment industry which is also the top such industry in the nation and the world.
Third, is the Hi-tech industry which is known to us as Silicon Valley, which is the greatest economic engine in the State and probably the Nation. Without Silicon Valley’s economic success California would be like the country of Greece. One of the candidates in the U S Senate debate indicated the number of jobs added in the last 20 years in the Los Angeles Basin was close to zero.
Fourth, is the public Higher Education System in the State, which is second to no other state or for that matter probably to no other nation. The University of California System, known to us as the U C System, along with the California State Universities known as the CSU System, combined represent this Higher Education System in California.
I could talk about how each of these industries are faring in our economy but I believe the four mentioned above are the most important industries and I consider the crown jewels of the State. But there are also the tourism and the aerospace industry which round out most of the State’s economy. I am only going to discuss the blight of the UC System and the Cal. State Universities known as the CSU System as one of the crown jewels of the State.
This subject is becoming more and more popular as you read the daily newspapers. It came to my attention during my campaign for the June 7th 2016 Primary Election for U S Senate. Probably the most startling fact that got my attention was that the U C System was being forced because of insufficient funding by the State of California in its annual budget to admit more out-of-state students. This is because the non-resident students pay approximately three times what the in-state residents pay, $12,240 compared to $37,000 a year, for tuition alone. According to a recent study by the League of Women Voters of California, the State has decreased the level of funding from the General Fund each year from approximately 18% in 2000 to about 11% or 12% this year. This is a one-third reduction in the level of funding.
The actual number of out-of-state or out-of-country non-residents is approximately 18,000 in academic year 2014-15. According to a recent audit by the California State Auditor Report this increase in non-resident student tuition generated over $700 million, a growth of $400 million from fiscal year 2010-11. To give you a perspective of total costs of the UC System the total employee salaries for the same 2014-15 fiscal year was $13.0 billion.
Based on information in a recent study by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) the expenditures in the last 10 years for higher education, both UC System and CSU System, has fallen 9 percent from 18 to 11% of state total general fund expenditures. Meanwhile general fund expenditures for corrections and rehabilitation have increased 26%, with California spending more on corrections and rehabilitation than it does on its public universities (UC and CSU combined). It should be noted according to the State Auditor’s Report that prison population increased by 1% while UC and CSU enrollment increase by 13 percent.
Getting back to the overall subject of the financial decline of the Universities overall: we need to be sure our best and brightest students in California have every opportunity to succeed in these schools and be able to grow our State into a leadership position in the nation and in the world.
Are we giving our best and brightest resident students the opportunity to learn at California’s best public university systems?
The answer is NO because there are over 18,000 non-resident students, from both out of state and out of the nation, being admitted to the two university systems to provide for the higher tuition. The tuition is three times higher, again $12,242 versus $37,000 tuition per year per student. We are in effect selling one of the great crown jewels of the State to the non-residents because we believe, the State government believes, we can’t afford to support the two higher education systems in the state—UC and CSU.
What about the other public schools in the State?
At the same time, we are taking care of the K-14 schools, including the community colleges, with about 40% of the state general fund expenditures guaranteed under Proposition 98 passed several years ago. Prop 98 provided an increase of $3.9 billion last year to support the K-14 schools over the prior year, while UC and CSU each received about a $25 million increase in comparison. This leads to no other conclusion by me than that we are not adequately funding these university systems and there are allegations that the non-resident students who are being admitted are not as well qualified academically as the resident students who are not being admitted. The recently issued California State Auditor’s Report goes into this allegation in depth.
What has been done recently by the State legislature to address these issues?
Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, from the Sacramento area, in the most recent legislative session sponsored Assembly Bill AB1711 that attempted to address the underfunding of the higher education universities. This bill originally had established a cap on the number of non-resident students allowed to be admitted to the UC System. I believe it was 15% each year. It passed the Assembly Education and Appropriations Committee and passed the Assembly without any negative votes.
It then was taken to the California Senate Education Committee where it was modified and a hearing was held on the merits of the bill. It was modified to remove any cap on the number of non-residents to be admitted each year and only required that the number of non-residents admitted had to have academic qualifications equal to the median level of the top half of the resident students who admitted in the same year.
Because I felt passionately about this issue I recently testified before the California Senate Education Committee as a private citizen to support AB 1711. As I just discussed the original bill attempted to put a specific cap on the number of non-resident students who could attend the UC System schools. It was modified in the Senate to only specify that the non-resident student applicants had to have academic scores at least equal to the median scores of the top half of the resident students applying.
In my testimony that I submitted in the AB 1711 hearings, I included two recommendations.
1. I recommend that the members of the legislature that support AB 1711 consider an amendment to the bill that would provide an automatic increase in state appropriations to the UC System Universities. This increase should be proportionate to the required percentage increase under Proposition 98 each year for K-12 and Community Colleges.
2. I recommend that in order for the UC System to receive the increased appropriations, it would have to adjust its operating expenses downward by one half of the increase in appropriations required in the first amendment above for at least the first three years to get the UC System’s financial condition on a sound basis.
After lengthy hearings on the Bill that included my testimony, which I also submitted to each member of the Committee, the Bill AB1711 was defeated by a vote of 4 to 3.
But it should be noted that earlier in the Annual Budget Act there was wording requiring the Universities to increase the number of resident students in the upcoming academic year and asking the U C System to establish a cap on admission of non-resident students. Recent Press Releases indicated that the U C System is going to admit 1,000 more resident students this forthcoming year than the previous year. Time will tell whether the UC System establishes a cap.
What are the Options that I believe should be considered in the future to address this issue?
The American Dream of excellent higher education for the best and brightest of our California high school students advancing to California’s public higher education universities must be improved. This is necessary to provide the graduate students from the universities to fill the more sophisticated jobs of the future. We need diversity in the universities to enrich the education environment of the students attending the schools. But we do not want to sell the opportunity of the resident students to attend these higher education universities to raise enough funds from the non-resident students to pay for the total cost of providing the education at these universities. The State of California needs to step up and increase the funding of the resident students’ education and provide for a larger number of resident students to attend the UC System and CSU System.
First, the most logical would be to increase the appropriations from the General Fund back to the 18% it was 10 years ago compared to the 11% today. As I mentioned earlier there has been about a 13% increase in the number of students overall in the last 10 years per the State Auditor’s Report with a decrease in funding of 9%. This compares to corrections and rehabilitation funding that had an increase in appropriations of 26% but an increase in prisoners of only 1%, again per the Auditor’s Report.
Second, have the Legislature or a group of citizens put forth a new Proposition similar to Proposition 98, which provides 40% of the General Fund to K-14 grades. This new proposed proposition, call it a new Proposition 98, would provide an adequate amount of funds by increasing the funding from 11% to 15% or 18% of General Fund Expenditures that it once was 10 years ago.
Three, have the legislature or a group of citizens put forth a new proposition that would expand the scope of the original Proposition 98, in force today, to include both the UC and CSU schools as well as the K-14 grades it covers today.
Another alternative solution could be a cap on the number of non-resident students. This would only help the admission of resident students if funds were provided to make up for the loss of tuition from decreasing the number of non-resident students NOT admitted.
U C System, Janet Napolitano, to discuss my ideas and see if there is anything I could do to help pursue any of the proposed possible solutions I discussed and get her input on the solutions she is pursuing. I would also appreciate any input from people in the audience for me to consider.
Greg Conlon talks about how we can help Starts ups by getting rid of the $800.00 tax on them.
Greg Conlon talks about how we can reduce California's Unfunded Pension Liabilites and increase our Credit Rating.
Greg Conlon talks about his finacial expereice and expertise and why he is the person for the job of State Treasurer.
Greg Conlon talks about the problems California is facing and how his experience is needed to create solutions that work.
Greg Conlon outlines major issues California is facing and his solutions for the problems.


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The Hotel Eldorado is just steps from the lake and sunny beaches, 10 minutes from the centre of Kelowna, and has a private boardwalk and marina, and is only a short distance from some of the best golfing in North America. With twenty wonderfully intimate guest rooms, convention facilities and a lakeside dining room, The Hotel Eldorado offers an atmosphere all its own.
Heritage Guestrooms – each guestroom has its own character and motif. Claw footed tubs, vintage radios, and beautiful Okanagan lake view balconies adorn selected second and third floor rooms.
A good hotel full of character. The Spa at the Eldorado offers guests a variety of services designed to make their Okanagan experience even more memorable. Choose to visit the treatment facility or have your service performed in-room. Massages, foot therapies, hand therapies, facials, aromatherapy and much more? Total pampering awaits you!


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text: Professor Daniel J.H. Greenwood recently published a blog at Dissent Magazine on liberal individualism and the Japanese nuclear power crisis. Professor Greenwood is a regular contributor to Dissent Magazine. His blog posting can be found here.

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They say 3rd times a charm and with this crab stuffed sole recipe that's certainly the case.
Because sole is such a delicate fish I found normal grilling when it's stuffed with crab was too difficult and it had a tendancy to fall apart on the BBQ.
After the 3rd time I decided to use an aluminum pan to hold the sole bundles - they stay together nicely, the stuffed crab filling doesn't fall out and you can easily drizzle a melted tarragon butter sauce over the sole as it cooks without flare-ups.
The stuffed crab blend also evolved and by the 3rd try had just the right amount of rich tangy flavor to complement the fish.
Using regular canned chunk crab meat in the stuffing saves time preparing this grilled fish recipe and makes it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
At 600F the sole stuffed with crab is ready to eat in about 8 minutes.
Mix all of the crab stuffing ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Stir well to combine, it shouldn't be overly "wet" but also not so dry that it falls apart when stuffed in the sole fillets.
Lay a sole fillet on your working surface and place a couple tablespoons of crab stuffing at the widest end of the fillet.
Roll up each crab stuffed fillet starting at the widest end and working towards the narrower end, keeping the stuffing inside as you roll.
Secure each stuffed fillet with a toothpick and gently using your thumb make sure the stuffing is secure in the center of the fillet.
Place the sole bundles in an aluminum pan just large enough to hold them.
Melt 1/4 cup of butter and stir in 1 teaspoon of dried tarragon leaves. Pour this mixture over the stuffed sole.
When it's reached this temperature place the aluminum pan on the grill and close the grill lid.
After 4 - 5 minutes very carefully flip or roll each stuffed bundle over in the butter and close the lid.
Continue cooking another 4 - 5 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully remove the sole fillets from the aluminum pan to a serving platter or plates and serve immediately.


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I’m not going to hide my disappointment and say it right off the bat the wait between episode 1 and 2 has been too long. A shame because the first episode was pretty awesome. Let’s find out if episode 2 from Blues and Bullets was worth the wait in this review!
Check out the review from Episode 1!
Tension building dialogues with great voice actors, it’s all very believable and well written.
Characters are interesting and mysterious enough to keep players ongoing. Especially Ness has some great character design choices that makes him a very likeable person, but also someone that you can compare yourself with.
The visual style makes the game stand out and delivers some sweet views.
While very easy, the cover shooting parts bring some differences in gameplay. The game remains fun and fresh with short action breaks.
That “Blues and Bullets” theme song continues to bring out so much emotion. Overall Blues and Bullets has a very impressive soundtrack.
Cover shooting gameplay is very easy, a little bit more challenge would make it more fun.
Score: 80% | Blues and Bullets is a game with very big potential. Developer A Crowd Of Monsters is building something that every gamer can enjoy. It remains to be seen if they can build something truly unforgettable, but I have faith that they can deliver on that mission. For now, the two episodes are worth playing and hopefully episode three will follow shortly.

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2 What causes a flea infestation?
Need some rabbit flea treatment?
This article explores how to remove fleas and which products you need to get the job done.
Fleas are a parasite that are often associated most commonly with cats and dogs. Unfortunately for us rabbit owners, Rabbit fleas also infest our beloved bunnies.
Due to the minuscule size of fleas, they’re very difficult for rabbit owners to see with the naked eye. Fleas will feed off the blood of your rabbit, which is a very unpleasant thought as an owner.Many people consider fleas harmless however, they can cause serious conditions such as myxomatosis and anaemia. So, it’s important to get your rabbits fleas treated as quickly as possible.
If your rabbit has got fleas it’s important you have the best tools on hand for treating the fleas. You’ll need a good quality pH balanced shampoo for washing the fleas out. A small animals flea comb with fine teeth in order to comb the fleas out effectively. We also recommend an adequately sized wash basin in order to wash your bunny in. Below is a list of the best products to help you with flea treatment for rabbits.
What we love about this flea shampoo is it’s completely tearless and pH balanced making it safe for your pet. It’s always important to be cautious of products you’re putting on your pets. Knowing this one is safe gives you real peace of mind.
This helps eliminate odors due to the baby powderfragrance which lasts a long time. This leaves your rabbits coat feeling softer, smelling fresher and leaves it shiny and sqeaky clean.
If you have multiple pets this is great news. This is because you aren’t just limited to using it on your rabbit. You can also use it on other small animals such as guina pigs. This comes in an 8 ounce bottle.
We love this flea comb. This is due to the fact that it’s made from very fine teeth. These are flexible in order to help remove all kinds of fleas and ticks. This can also be used even after the fleas are gone in order to remove dandruff.
This comes with an ergonomic handle and is equipped with good quality pins. Something we also love about this product is that the manufacturer donate profits to rescue societies.
Any product you buy from this manufacturer means they will donate 15% of the profit to the American Animal Rescue Society. This is a nice touch and gives you a chance to do something good while getting rid of your rabbits fleas. Win win!
Last but not least on this list are these great wash basins. You might have some of these lying around the house. However, we personal find it’s easier to buy something purpose bought for washing your rabbit. This prevents you from using a basin which has had any potentially harmful chemicals used on them.
This wash basin is spacious enough for two large human feet so there’s plenty of room for your bunny. It comes in a pack of two which is great. This means you can sit your bunny in one while you wash its hair. Use the other basin to wash out the fleas you scoop up so they’re kept away from your rabbits clean fur.
Fleas spread most quickly by being passed from animal to animal. So, if your rabbit lives with other animals it’s very possible fleas can be transferred from one of your pets to another.
Fleas are most active in the spring time which is generally when they tend to lay eggs. However, infestations are not limited to this time of year and it’s important for rabbit owners to be cautious during every season.
The classic symptom of fleas is of course itching. This is caused by flea bites which are unbearably itchy for your rabbit. If you’ve noticed your rabbit itching a lot, then this is the biggest warning signal. You might actually notice the fleas when brushing your rabbit.
You may find that your rabbit chooses to bite the itch rather than scratch it with it paws. In this instance there’s potential that your rabbit will bite so frequently that fur gets removed. If you notice that your rabbit has bald patches this is another sign your rabbit has fleas.
Other symptoms include very dry patches of skin and very frequent licking. If you have any suspicions that your rabbit has fleas be sure to consult your vet as quickly as possible.
It’s definitely much easier to put measures in place to prevent fleas, than it is to remove a full infestation after it’s occurred. It’s important that your rabbit is regularly gloomed, and kept in as clean an environment as possible.
We also recommend that if any of your other pets develop a flea infestation, you implement a strict quarantine procedure to ensure that fleas and passed to your other pets.
If there are very few fleas present on your rabbit, it’s likely that a good flea comb will do well in removing these. You can use the flea comb along with some water to slowly remove the fleas. Make sure that the comb is washed between each application. We recommend storing the fleas in a separate basin to the one you’re washing your bunny in.
It’s important to note that there may be other reasons for your rabbits symptoms. In fact, it may be parasites such as ticks or mites. This is why it’s important you don’t self diagnose the issue and consult your vet if your are worried.
Your vet is likely to run various tests to ensure that your rabbit definitely has fleas as you suspect. If this is the case, further checks are likely to be run to ensure the flea infestation hasn’t amounted to a worsened condition.
Your vet should take samples of your rabbits blood to ensure that it hasn’t developed conditions such as anaemia.
Rabbit fleas, although most of the time harmless can present serious issues in the worst case if they are left untreated. So, it’s important that you get them removed as quickly as you can.
As we mentioned earlier, it’s easier to prevent rabbit fleas than it is to remove a flea infestation. If you’re suspicious your rabbit does have fleas be sure to consult a vet for an expert opinion.


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While in Kuala Lumpur, we were able to try out this restaurant called "Shook," at the Lower Ground Floor of Starhill Center. Starhill Center is a shopping mall connected to Marriott Hotel and if you have no intentions of spending big, I suggest you just give it a few minutes or hours. Most of the shops sell name brands so this is not the place to get good bargains.
Shook is open from 12 noon till 12 midnight. Their menu is quite extensive, interestingly clipped to a thick, rectangular piece of wood (something similar to a chopping board). Shook serves Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Western, and Grilled food.
I tried the Frutti di Mari (at about RM 28) and it was very good. The pasta was cooked al dente, the sauce was very tasty, and it had generous servings of squid, shrimp, and other seafood. I also tasted the tea with orange (with ice) that they gave us in very small glasses at the start of the meal. It was very refreshing although I didn't finish it, not because I didn't like it but because the baby inside my tummy might not feel too good about it.
If you happen to be in KL, drop by Shook and have a meal. Look out for those burly-looking waiters in black shirts who never seem to smile. Never mind if your picture will never be put up on the restaurant's walls like Mahathir's or those of other famous people or celebrities. The food should make up for it.
"Shook will provide diners with a unique experience of actually dining within the kitchen."
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Buy Rubbermaid® FastTrack® Garage Utility Hook from $7.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond. Great for storing extension cords, ropes, and more, the Rubbermaid Utility Hook makes it easy to get your garage in order. It has a soft grip coating, holds up to 50 lb. and is made to attach quickly and easily onto the FastTrack Rail (sold separately).Great for storing extension cords, ropes, and more, the Rubbermaid Utility Hook makes it easy to get your garage in order. It has a soft grip coating, holds up to 50 lb. and is made to attach quickly and easily onto the FastTrack Rail (sold separately).
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The Rubbermaid FastTrack Rail Bench Blox Storage Kit is perfect for keeping screws, nuts, bolts and small items neat and organized. Angled design and see-through lids allow for easy access to and identification of contents.
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DURANT, Okla. – Fall classes will begin on Monday, Aug, 20, at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
DURANT, Okla. – Dr. Tim Boatmun, Dean of Graduate School \ E-Programming & Academic Support, makes a presentation Wednesday morning at the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Faculty Symposium. Fall classes begin on Monday, August 21.
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University will begin fall classes on Monday, Aug. 21.
Prior to that, a Faculty Symposium will be held August 16-17, and Freshman Convocation is scheduled for August 19.
DURANT, Okla. – Brandon Mitchell of the Durant Police Department conducts Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training Wednesday morning at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Faculty Symposium. The two day symposium was held in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Fall classes begin on Monday, Aug. 15.
DURANT, Okla. – Fall classes will begin on Monday, Aug. 15, at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Prior to that, a number of events are scheduled, including the Faculty Symposium,Aug. 9-10, in the Fine Arts Recital Hall; Faculty-Staff General meeting, Aug. 11, Ballroom; and Freshman Convocation, Aug. 13, Montgomery Auditorium.


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It is important if many people from Europe are living and working in third industrialized countries such as USA, Canada, Nuew Zealand, Australia and Japan, the EU can realize agreements in Social Security (pension systems) with those countries.
It consists if any European who has realized contibutions to the pension system in his national country and if he is living, working and realizing contributions to the pension system in one of the mentioned countries, he can obtain a pension by unifying all his contributions and applying the pro rata temporis model.
For example if a lady from Hungary worked in Budapest ten years and then she moved to Japan and worked 25 years and in both countries she does not have the minimun periods in order to obtain a pension, it can calculate according a percentage in base of the maximun periods in order to obtain a complete pension in both countries. In this cases she can receive a pension which hungarian pension system will pay the 25% of the total pension and the Japanese pension system the 75%.
Actually such agreements exist today but made on a bilateral basis. For instance, the US has such an agreement with 15 EU member states. I think the problem here is that the EU has no European policy and each member states makes its own deals, not unlike travel agreements with the US. I think the idea proposed here is good, but that would require more competence delegated to the EU from the Member States in the first place.
Yes this idea is good but I think your opinion i good. It is so difficult because you tell about there are agreements between USA and many EU members with its own decistions.
but what about another third cuntries such as Asutralia, New zealand and Japan?


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The English language is a funny thing. Even as technology radically changes the way we go about our daily lives, we still find ourselves using many of the same old turns of phrase. For example, we might text friends the 16th century expression “it’s raining cats and dogs,” or say that 3D movie tickets cost “an arm and a leg.” Considering how confusing these old sayings might be to newcomers, why do we still bother with them at all? Why don’t we, instead, just say what we mean?
Perhaps that just isn’t poetic enough. Indeed, our human fondness for all things abstract might help explain why so many idioms come from the art world. From music and literature to paintings and dance, the arts have given birth to many famous phrases. Here are eight of the most popular examples of art’s lasting influence on the English language.
Origin: This idiom traces its roots all the way back to ye olde English. “Fell” (an old word, which came into use by the 13th century) is the common root of “felon”. But the full phrase, “at one fell swoop,” comes from the King of Timeless Expressions himself, William Shakespeare.
What better way to portray Macbeth’s deadliness than by comparing him to a ruthless hunter?
And with that, “warts and all” was born. On the surface, the phrase evokes ugliness. But there’s also something beautiful about the idea of a divisive, incredibly powerful historical figure insisting on humility.
Origin: Many people think that mouthwash brand Listerine coined this phrase. Beginning in 1925, the brand ran print advertisements featuring “Edna”, who was “often a bridesmaid but never a bride,” because she didn’t use Listerine to combat bad breath.
True, Listerine pushed this phrase into common parlance, but its first usage in popular culture is from the 1917 Victorian music hall tune, “Why Am I Always the Bridesmaid,” by composers Charles Collins and Fred Leigh.
Conspicuously absent in the lyrics: any mention of the protagonist’s oral hygiene.
Origin: In the 16th century, the musical term “stop” meant “note” or “key.” But before long, language evolved, and “stops” started referring to handles on pipe organs, which are used to control the airflow through the pipes. “Pulling them out” increases their volume.
Today, we understand that “pulling out all the stops” means to make every last effort — no knowledge of the inner workings of organs, required.
A close-up look at the stops on an electronic organ.
Origin: This phrase originated in the early 1900s. And, according to Eric Partridge’s Dictionary of Catchphrases, it’s a translation from German. The term “Hals und Beinbuch” (a broken neck and a broken leg) was commonly used by German actors before performances. It wasn’t long before their British and American counterparts caught on.
Origin: “Piece of cake” refers to the cakewalk, a couples’ dance invented by African Americans in the late 19th century. In its earliest form, the cakewalk was performed by black slaves, who danced competitively for of their masters.
Couples formed a square, with the men on the inside, then strutted around inside the square. One by one, couples were eliminated by judges. In 1876, the dance was performed at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, where the winning pair was presented with a prize piece of cake—hence, the name.
Soon, the cakewalk began to spread across the U.S., where it was performed in minstrel shows and ballrooms alike. 1898 saw the premiere of Clorindy, or the Origin of the Cakewalk—the first Broadway musical to feature an entirely African American cast.
And even though the dance could be hard work, dancers made it look light-hearted and easy. Today, the terms “piece of cake” and “cakewalk” have both become synonymous with simplicity.
The Kelly and the O’Kellys failed commercially (it sold only 140 copies), but the idiom it produced has been a lasting success.
But this wasn’t Trollope’s only contribution to our lexicon. The first printed citation of the idiom “blow your own trumpet” (i.e. to boast, or “toot one’s own horn”) was found in Trollope’s 1873 work, Australia and New Zealand.
He wrote, “In the colonies . . . when a gentleman sounds his own trumpet, he blows.” In this context, “blows” mirrors its current, somewhat crass use in American slang — a subtle reminder that boasting isn’t a good look.
So, if you’re wondering what the idioms of the future might be, look no further than the art of today.

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Welcome to the Intel and mobile application resource section. In this section, you will find various resources to get started developing mobile applications to interact with your Intel projects using Evothings Studio.
Intel Corporation is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Santa Clara, California and is one of the world largest and highest values semi-conductor chip makers. It is the inventor of the x86 series of micro-processes, the processes found in the majority of personal computers.
The Intel Edison is a tiny computer offered by Intel as a development system for wearable devices. The system was initially announced to be the same size and shape as an SD card and contain a dual-core, dual threaded Intel Atom™ CPU at 500Mhz and an Intel Quark micro-controller at 100 Mhz communicating via Bluetooth and WiFi.
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The Sea of Monsters is a fantasy-adventure novel based on Greek mythology written by Rick Riordan published in 2006. It is the second novel in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series and the sequel to The Lightning Thief. This book chronicles the adventures of thirteen-year-old demigod Percy Jackson as he and his friends rescue his satyr friend Grover from the Cyclops Polyphemus and save the camp from a Titan's attack by bringing the Golden Fleece to cure Thalia's poisoned pine tree.
The Sea of Monsters was generally well received and was nominated for numerous awards, including the 2006 Book Sense Top Ten Summer Pick and the 2009 Mark Twain Award. It sold over 100,000 copies in paperback with over one million copies total and was released in audiobook format on September 6, 2006. The Sea of Monsters is followed by The Titan's Curse, the third book of the five in the series.
A film adaptation of the book, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, was released on August 7, 2013.
Another amazing title in this 4 part series.

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At the very top of Texas, the rectangular region known as the Panhandle Plains not only gives Texas its distinctive shape, it also offers visitors a unique vacation experience. The geography of the Panhandle Plains affords visitors the opportunity to partake several great outdoor recreational activities. The region is also home to several of Texas' most iconic towns and landmarks, as well as several popular state parks and numerous festivals.
Located on the southeast corner of the Texas Panhandle Plains region, the small town of Sweetwater has gained national notoriety thanks to its annual Rattlesnake Roundup. The Sweetwater World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup has been held the second weekend of March each year since 1958. Today more than 30,000 visitors head to Sweetwater each year to either take part or attend this unique event. Beyond the actual snake hunt, the Sweetwater World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup features a Rattlesnake Parade, Miss Snake Charmer Pageant, Rattlesnake Dance, guided bus tours, guided rattlesnake hunts, a barbecue cookoff and more.
Tour the "Grand Canyon of Texas"
One of Texas' most impressive natural attractions, Palo Duro Canyon, lies right in the heart of the Texas Panhandle region, just north of the town of Canyon. Also known as the "Grand Canyon of Texas," Palo Duro Canyon is 120 miles long, 20 miles wide and 800 feet deep. Palo Duro Canyon stretches from the town of Canyon to the town of Silverton and today is part of the 20,000 acres Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Hiking and camping are among the most popular activities in Palo Duro State Park, but mountain biking and horseback riding are also popular activities, including the guided horseback tours and wagon rides operated by the state park.
Everything is bigger in Texas, right? Well, that's certainly the case at Amarillo's Big Texan Steak Ranch, which has become famous (perhaps infamous) for its 72-ounce steak challenge. Located on historic Route 66, the Big Texan Steak Ranch offers a "free meal" to anyone who can finish a 72 ounce (4 1/2 pound) steak, baked potato, salad, dinner roll, and shrimp cocktail in one hour. Since 1965, tens of thousands have attempted the 72-ounce steak challenge. The list of those who have succeeded is substantially smaller.
A uniquely "Texas town," Amarillo was founded in the early 1800s and was once the hub of the cattle industry for the entire United States. Later, it became home to some of the nation's most unusual attractions as it was located along the famous Route 66. Amarillo's main attraction today include the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, American Quarterhorse Hall of Fame, Wonderland Amusement Park, Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian and the renown Cadillac Ranch.

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The Unisorter is a precise and flexible sorter that excels by being one of the most cost-efficient sorters available on the market.
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Recent matches Uralskiy Trubnik is playing unstable (in the last 5 games wins – 2).
Yenisey in the latest match got series victories and it is in excellent form (in the last 5 games wins – 5).
In this match Yenisey is certain favorite.
Last 16 head-to-head matches Uralskiy Trubnik won 2 matches, drawn 1 matches, lost 13 matches and goals 45-105.
Including matches at home between the teams Uralskiy Trubnik won 2 matches, drawn 1 matches, lost 6 matches and goals 33-60.

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This year’s annual U.S. Botanic Garden holiday exhibit, Season’s Greenings: National Parks and Historic Places, will open Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016 and run through January 2, 2017. Immerse yourself in the sights, scents, and sounds of the season with wreaths, garland, trees, and thousands of blooms from exotic orchids to a showcase of heirloom and newly developed poinsettia varieties.
Throughout the Conservatory, the U.S. Botanic Garden will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. In this year’s model train show, the trains will chug around, below, through, and above re-creations of iconic national parks and sites in the National Register of Historic Places. See the Grand Canyon, the Gateway Arch, Old Faithful Inn and Geyser, Mount Vernon, Mount Rushmore, a 7-foot-tall Statue of Liberty, and many more representing 48 different national parks and historic sites, all made from plants and other natural materials.
The West Gallery will house one of the largest indoor trees in Washington, DC, covered with ornaments celebrating national parks, and the Garden Court will welcome back model landmarks from the nation’s capital including favorites like the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and more – all also made from plant materials. More than 30 varieties of poinsettias will showcase old and new colors, forms, and sizes of this seasonal favorite.
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I don’t attach any value to material things.
So, I was completely shocked at myself today evening.
Despite our crazy evening schedule today, he didn’t rush me.
I lingered in the front and back.
I ran my cold hand through the steering wheel.
I was shocked as the tears started dripping down my cheeks.
Kumar, the gentleman he always is, waited, patiently, a few hundred feet away.
How do you walk away from a decade?
We had picked up the 8 year old minivan almost a decade ago when we were expecting Ari.
During one of our mountain climbing trips to Yosemite, Kumar and I had parked the minivan in Tulume Meadows and slept the night in the back row… so, we could get a headstart on the long trail that lay ahead of us.
I forget the count of family members and friends who have ridden in the minivan over the years.
We have used the minivan to help friends move so many times.
My mom and Kumar’s mom have ridden in the minivan and felt proud with how their 5 foot daughter navigated the beast of a machine tactfully and speedily through traffic.
After long awaited dinner dates, many friends have sat in the passenger seat beside me after dinner… chatting away in the wee hours of the night in a well lit parking lot… catching up…. crying on my shoulder or letting me cry on their shoulder…not saying a word but just holding each other to cope with a lose…or laughing non stop about old times. All that drama in the minivan.
So much eating… laughter..singing… and partying in the minivan.
This is the minivan into which I packed bare essentials, the boys and the dog and drove 1800 miles with Kumar from CA to TX to start our life over.
So many accidents in the front, side or rear. And, I have survived those accidents and lived to tell the story.
That is why I felt compelled to linger and say goodbye…. as if the goodbye was to a very dear friend that I’ll never meet again.
Later in the night, as we were driving back home, I questioned myself. Was I cheating myself with some fake detachment mentality? If I was truly detached from material things as I think I am… why did I have such a difficult time walking away from a giant piece of metal with great horsepower.
And, finally, the answer came to me.
I am not attached to the mechanical marvel that was my chariot and served the family so well in the last decade.
I am attached to the memories of a lifetime that were made in and through the minivan.
And, I am ok with that. I should be. Should I not?
I am not a saint to detach from memories. Wouldn’t that make me inhuman? For better or worse, I have to live through this human avatar during this lifetime… so, might as well hold on and cherish the memories.
Hence, the fond goodbye to a fond friend.

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Unsure when GW & GULC went complete, but both are complete. Northeastern & BU's $$$ are full tuition, the numbers above are an estimate of that amount of aid.
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Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.
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Ichor-alchohol is a clear fluid discovered by Yesteel, one of the Five Scholars, to aid in the creation of Lifeless.
In the time before the Manywar, the Five Scholars studied the magic of Awakening together, seeking to uncover new Commands and understand how Awakening operated. Yesteel discovered an ichor-alcohol during this time. This new process made it easier to create Lifeless that lasted longer.
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Ichor-alcohol does have some weaknesses though. Since it acts as blood to the Lifeless it will need to be replaced if they become cut and drained of it. The Lifeless will continue to function for a brief period of time before shutting down. Also over time the ichor-alcohol can become corrupted so it needs to be regularly checked and replaced. It is important to note that ichor-alcohol is not a requirement for the creation of Lifeless. The creation of Lifeless without ichor-alcohol, such as Kalad's Phantoms, requires more Breaths but they do not need maintenance like other Lifeless with ichor-alcohol do.
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Built at the same yard where TITANIC was, this beautiful small liner begin sailing for Cunard as the MEDIA, her sister was the PARTHIA. I had the pleasure of sailing on her as the FLAVIA, an excellent ship for the three/four day runs out of Miami to Nassau and back. The food and service were five star, she remained with Costa Line until the mid 1980s and was sold to a company in Asia. While being converted, she caught fire and listed, she was scrapped. The sale of the FLAVIA was a huge shock to us as travel agents, it was one of Costa's favored ships at the time. Below is a photo of her. Has anyone sailed on her when she was the MEDIA?
The photos below are from a Costa Line booklet you could get onboard the ship. This is from my own collection.
Wonderful photos Deborah. I never sailed on her but I love the photo of the ladies in their dresess and that twin cabin, big enough for two without bumping into each other or crawling over the other body!
Nice size ship in my opinion. Thanks for posting them.
The Falvia was the first ship that I have ever taken a cruise on. We went from Miami and stayed 3 days in Nassau. I don't think there is a cruise ship in the world that would let you stay in Nassau for 3 days now. Today they like to hopscotch you around. You are lucky if you get to stay even 1 night. The ship seemed like a big ship at the time. By todays standards it would be small and old, but I loved it. I remember the food being very good. They gave us 4 meals a day, breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack. While you were waiting in line for the midnight snack they would come by with trays of pizza. They didn't have a theater like they have on cruise ships now. They did have a band and a dance floor. When the band would take a break a comedian would come on and tell some jokes. I still love cruising. The ships are a lot better now but they need better itineraries. Too bad we don't have a cruise out of Miami to South America for 2 weeks. It looks like they just want to take you to the same place over and over. It would be nice to go some place different. Thanks for posting the pictures of the Flavia. I wish I had taken more pictures.
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