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PASADENA (Feb. 7, 2018) – The evolution of the Caltech baseball team reached new heights in 2017, the likes of which had not been reached in nearly 30 years.
Fast-forward one year and Head Coach Matthew Mark and his team are looking forward to building upon last year's momentum, fostering the evolution of Caltech's baseball program.
"Good teams evolve and it's up to us this year to adapt, and continue to set the bar high," Mark said.
Mark and his assistants Wayne Edwards and Mark Davis will be tasked with finding new players to fill the roles of the departed seniors.
"I think it goes without saying this group is unburdened," Mark said. "There's no more out there as far as bad streaks for us. You just get to move forward and it's nice to not let history define our approach and to move forward."
At the dish, the Beavers will be returning the meat of their order, many of whom have shown a propensity to hit for a high average. Senior Chris McCarren (Kenilworth, Ill. / North Shore Country Day) is coming off a career year where he led his team with a .374 batting average, good for fifth among SCIAC players. Perhaps just as notably, McCarren finished the season as the only SCIAC player with at least 10 stolen bases to have a perfect steal percentage. He also finished eighth in on-base percentage and 12th in assists, establishing himself among the conference's top two-way shortstops. Junior catcher Mark Burleson (Ladera Ranch, Calif. / Tesoro), like McCarren stepped into a leadership role last year but relied more on his power than finesse, finishing the season with 10 doubles to tie four other players for the Caltech record as well as a team-best four home runs while still maintaining a .317/.365/.476 triple-slash line. Another junior, Connor Moffatt (Charleston, W.Va. / George Washington) is expected to split time between second and third base as has been the case in recent years. He also brings with him two of the Beavers' six returning home runs from the prior season. Senior Garrett Levine (Columbus, Ohio / Columbus Academy) provided Caltech's sixth home run from a season ago and will return to his role as an enforcer on the mound and in the batter's box. Fellow senior David Watson (Windsor, Colo. / Windsor), meanwhile continued to benefit from his improved defense as a junior and should once again be a fixture in the middle-back end of his team's batting order as a near-every day first baseman and one of the team's three senior cornerstones.
"We have three seniors that have been everyday players for us outside of injury for the better part of four years," Mark said. "These are the guys I had the opportunity to go see and work with through the entire recruiting process. Now we have two Watsons on the team and we have people who come from all over to play for us. But between McCarren, Levine and David Watson they are the first three that kind of set things in place. Last year's class was special and these three are continuing examples of our movement forward and upward."
Back on the mound, the Beavers seem to have two of their three rotation members figured out. Returners Jonah Krop and Cortland Perry (New York, N.Y. / The Dalton School) established themselves as stabilizing members of last year's rotation, with pure pitcher Krop being one of two pitchers to exceed 80 innings and dropped his ERA down by more than double his freshman total while leading the team in starts (14), strikeouts (48), WHIP (1.62) and wins (4). Perry, meanwhile had his usage varied between being Caltech's third starter and being a difference maker atop the order as a middle infielder. His versatility allowed him to finish in the top five of 18 statistical categories, though his experience pitching against SCIAC competition could incur more mound usage.
Another pure pitcher, sophomore Grant Messner (Lake Forest, Ill. / Lake Forest), boasts perhaps some of the best arm talent on the team and has the stuff to be among the SCIAC's top arms, depending the way Mark chooses to deploy him. As for the third starter slot, the versatile Levine could be tabbed to handle the role at some point but primarily operated in a multi-inning relief capacity in 2017, leading the team with two saves. Another option might be freshman Dillon Holder (New York, NY / Horace Mann). Holder, like Levine and Perry profiles as a two-way player, the type of player Mark likes to have for flexibility purposes. Returner Alex Corado, who saw several starts in the outfield last season could have the opportunity to work in, as well as sophomore Marcel Griffioen (Sarasota, Fla. / Pine View School).
"I think it'll be mostly freshman and sophomore that will take up Kai's innings," Mark said. "Historically we have seen our biggest performance gains come between freshman and sophomore year. Messner, Holder, Corado will be a core part of what we do. Thankfully we do have guys like Krop, Levine and Perry who are coming back with defined roles. Levine is our utiilityman. He can do some good things for us on the mound and in the batter's box so I'm excited to see the year he has."
Caltech is also welcoming in freshman corner infielder Mitchell Watson (Windsor, Colo. / Windsor), catcher Ari Rosner (Edgewater, Md. / Georgetown Day) and another freshman, Dominic Catanzaro (San Diego, Calif. / Cathedral Catholic). Watson, the brother of the Beavers' senior first baseman, brings with him a legitimate offensive prowess in addition to power from the right side of the plate. His presence will be especially crucial on days where otherwise everyday infielders like Levine and Perry are required to pitch. Rosner could prove valuable on days where Burleson needs a breather or is asked to DH.
"We won't have as many freshmen in the lineup compared to previous years and that's the way most programs are," Mark said. "The best of the best will play with freshman will push the upperclassmen and it's up to older players to answer that call."
The returning group also includes sophomores David Adams (Atlanta, Ga. / Holy Innocents' Episcopal School), Minjae Kim (Busan, South Korea / West Vancouver Secondary School) and Alex Wuschner (Farmington, Conn. / Farmington), all of whom will be competing for time in the outfield. Each of these players came to Caltech with impressive resumes and benefited from playing time. It would be no surprise if one or several players from this group takes a leap forward in 2018, especially with the Beavers looking to improve on their win total.
"I'm really proud of the effort they put in the offseason," Mark said. "Our focus is all in and all out for whatever it takes. It's not a quantity thing, it's 100-percent effort on any play that's asked of you."
Mark and the Beavers will open 2018 with a three-game homestand against visiting Providence Christian College. The opener will be on Friday, Feb. 9 with a doubleheader to follow on Saturday, Feb. 10. SCIAC play opens on Friday, Feb. 16 at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges.

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Skateboarding legend Jake Phelps, the longtime editor of Thrasher Magazine, died on Thursday night. He was 56.
His uncle, Clark Phelps, announced the news. He took to Facebook, writing: “My illustrious nephew Jake, famed editor of Thrasher Magazine died suddenly and easy today – If you knew him you knew a character. He’s got more space on Google than anybody I know. We loved each other, and if he was anywhere near Salt Lake City he would crash for a night or two. I have dozens of stories and will tell a few in the next few days.” Later in the post, he added that he was “still somewhat stunned at the unexpected news.” No official cause of death has been announced.
The 56-year-old helped the San Francisco-based magazine during its rise to prominence among skateboarders and fans of the sport. He was notorious as a rider in the community for his daring stunts.


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MARION COUNTY - School may be out, but more than 2,000 students are back in the classroom improving their skills or working toward high school graduation requirements.
Here's a look at summer school programs offered by Marion County Public Schools over the next few weeks.
* Third-Grade Summer Reading Camp - Offered to third graders who scored Level 1 in reading on this year's FCAT. Students will have the opportunity to retake the SAT9 Achievement Test for promotion consideration to fourth grade. The camp runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday, June 4-July 13, at all local elementary schools except Anthony, Dr. N.H. Jones and Madison Street Academy. Transportation provided.
* Fifth-Grade Summer Social Studies Camp - Offered to incoming sixth-graders who scored Level 1 in Reading on this year's FCAT. Classes run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday, June 4-July 13, at middle schools.
* Driver's Education - Offered at all local high schools to registered students only. Runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, June 27-July 18.
* Camp Splash - Offers approximately 50 students hands-on experience with math, science and technology. Based at Osceola Middle, students will conduct science labs, compare results, and assemble technology projects. They'll also take field trips to the Crystal River Marine Center, Sea World in Orlando, and the Tampa Aquarium. Runs July 16-27, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. most days.
* Summer Enrichment Programs at various schools include: Fitness Training, Basic Web Design, Cultural and Natural History, Art Exploration, Music classes, Video Production, Scrapbooking, Modern Technology and others. The programs offer fun experiences in a less structured setting. Coordinated by Community Technical & Adult Education; call 671-7200.

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Are you sick of commercials on cable and satellite TV? Do skyrocketing prices and confusing fee structures get under your skin? Canceling your expensive contract and moving to internet services, or cutting the cord, could be an awesome way to reduce your stress.
Netflix Originals are surpassing many network shows in ratings.
It’s easier than ever to move your entertainment online. Internet based streaming, pay per view, and rental companies have matured into competitive options. Netflix original shows, for example, have awesome ratings and viewership.
Cutting the cord gets rid of irritating coax cabling throughout your house.
Devices such as the Roku offer streaming apps galore. YouTube even released a fully developed television service in some metropolitan areas, creating a gray area between online services and big-brand television. Most streaming services even have free trial periods and subscription based payment plans that keep contractual obligations to an absolute minimum.
That said, there are still a few situations in which cable and satellite can outperform internet based media sources. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of those reception methods, as each household’s needs vary greatly. Remember that value may change based on your provider, so do some additional research based on cable / satellite / internet companies in your area.
We’ll provide links to a number of useful resources throughout this comparison.
Standard cable DVR boxes are bulky, but capable. Streaming devices tend to have a smaller footprint.
Cable offers additional sports channels in some areas, which is the service’s only advantage.
If cable offers exclusive local or national content that you absolutely have to see, or you like its shorter contract commitment and decent channel count, don’t cancel your subscription. Otherwise, cable is a sub-optimal service and a prime candidate for cord cutting. Painful pricing is what drives most users online.
Satellite dishes are considered an eyesore by some, which can be a reason to cut the cord.
Satellite providers typically install your system. All you need to do is sit down and use your remote.
This is probably the best option for people who want easy television. Reasonable prices, high channel variety, and national HD content set it apart from cable. It even works in rural areas without internet lines. So long as you don’t mind a satellite dish and occasional interference during severe weather, it is a better value than cable. Consider cutting the cord if you don’t watch most of the channels provided in your satellite package.
The Apple TV is an excellent choice for users who have already purchased iTunes media.
Lower costs and subscription based pay structures make cord cutting appealing. It’s important to know what you want to watch and when you want to watch it, as individual streaming services offer fewer channels than cable or satellite. It’s better to look for the shows you want to see, not the channels you would find them on.
Subscription streaming services are available from many companies, so compare them carefully.
You might need to sign up for a few streaming sites to get your must-watch shows. In addition, you’ll need to set up your own equipment (though hiring a tech guy or convincing a family member to help can work just as well). First, pick up an antenna to get free local channels. Some metropolitan areas will have a high concentration of free options.
Large television antennas may be necessary in rural areas, but many smaller options exist.
From there, select a streaming device. Das Keyboard recommends the Roku for most users, as it is easy to set up and work with. People in the Apple ecosystem should pick up an Apple TV. If you’re technically inclined, Android devices from other manufacturers offer significant flexibility and value.
If you can pull those things off — and you live in an area with accessible high bandwidth internet — cord cutting is an awesome choice that will only improve over time. It is certainly the future of entertainment.
While Roku devices and other all-in-one solutions dominate the television streaming market, many users are turning to mobile devices and PCs for their personal media needs. Most manufacturers, in an effort to cut costs, send out subpar keyboards with new machines. Laptops and desktops often arrive with horrendously cheap rubber dome variants.
The Das Keyboard 4 Professional’s volume knob and USB ports are useful in many media applications.
HTPC users should take a look at top of the line Das Keyboard products. Many of our mechanical keyboards feature media controls, including a beautifully manufactured volume knob, that are perfect for home theater applications. The keyboards will even work on some non-desktop devices with a bit of adapting.
Reach out to us in the comments (or on Twitter) if you have any questions!

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The Spectrum range of solid glass Tealight & Nightlight holders come in a range of vibrant colours. A stylish decoration perfect for creating warm and inviting atmosphere.
Designed for use with Lumea 4.5 hour Tealights or 8 hour Nightlights.
Please note: Spectrum glass holders can only be ordered in cases of 6, not as a single item.

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Seven powerful LEDs work in tandem to provide 50,000 lux to light the exam area with clear, natural color rendering for a variety of examinations. By using a combination of LED colors, the color temperature can be modified according to specific exam requirements. The light can be adjusted to 3300K, 3800K or 4400K along with 100% - 10% dimming. The articulated arm system offers flexibility in movement, making the light easy to maneuver. A fixed position is also easy to maintain due to the directional load compensation. And the joints are designed with a permanent friction setting so no manual adjustments are necessary.
Surgery/Exam Room Lighting can be found in our extensive online collection of products from globally recognized and trusted brands, including Waldmann Lighting. An excellent option to consider is the Halux LED 20-1 P SX, Gooseneck - Floor Stand.

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Powergro hydroponic solution was developed by an Agronomist who has been involved in Horticulture for over 35 yrs .
Fewer nutrient changes and better balanced products ,giving healthier crops. 42% stronger nutrient which means more money in your pocket. Needs only to be changed every 3-4 weeks when using GOOD QUALITY water ie: water not exceeding 150ppm.The same nutrients can be used for seedlings and clones .Even the best nutrient wont compensate for poor ventilation so ensure that the inline fans are balanced with outlet extraction fans to establish a positive air flow.

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text: Our 2012 Buick LaCrosse Cargo Tray 19202626 ships directly from an authorized Buick dealer. Since 2000 we have offered secure online ordering and fast affordable shipping. All our genuine Buick parts and Buick accessories are backed by Buick's warranty, which is covered by any Buick dealer in the US. Exactly like your local dealer only lower prices and shipped directly to your door. If you have questions about Buick accessories or Buick performance parts or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly Buick parts and accessories experts online.

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As you know, employers are always on the lookout for talented professionals that can bring new skills to their business.
As a student, you don’t only start building your portfolio when you have a job. You can begin doing work that will complement your academic studies and showcase your talent. With digital platforms and tools, you can prepare to seize the opportunities that come your way.
Being tech-savvy and active on different online platforms can contribute positively to your career success. Not only does it allow you to grow as an expert through the knowledge you gain, but you learn more about how to achieve greater success. The exposure you get online also helps you be more aware of opportunities through communities that you join.
You also get to follow other successful people that you learn from. This is a great way to make industry connections that can get you far in your career.
Let’s look at a few online sites and tools you can use as a student to prepare for your career and what each platform offers.
Instagram is a great photo-sharing outlet that allows you to promote your work using imagery. As a student, you can document your learning experiences, a classroom practical and projects that you are working on.
You may be studying and also getting work experience on the side, you can share this on your Instagram stories, highlights and profile. This becomes a visual record of your work displaying your talent. You can learn how to tailor your Instagram page for business and attract similar audiences, which attracts success. You can turn your passion into a business or you can show this to impress potential employers.
As you might know, most companies do a background check when interviewing people. Not only do you want to have a ‘clean’ social media record, but you can also use social platforms to advance your success.
Twitter is a great platform to focus on your niche interest and share expert advice on that area. You can share your thoughts, ideas and engage with other people you can learn from. You can grow your following by engaging with similar people on Twitter and start conversations that get people talking.
For digital media roles, showing your social media activity and skills can be advantageous.
Pinterest is a great platform to create storyboards of visuals that you love. This is a creativity-driven site where people share pictures of anything from arts, crafts, and fashion to DIY tips. It has tons of resources and links to blogs if readers want to learn more. It is also a great way to connect with people who share the same interests as you and you can follow them for inspiration.
When working on a project or looking for inspiration, Pinterest is a great go-to platform to look at related visuals that resonate with your ideas. With every social site including Pinterest, you can build your professional profile. When you use the guidelines for visual branding on Pinterest, you enhance your personal brand.
Facebook is one of the world’s most utilised social media site. Creating a Facebook page can give you the ability to share your interest with millions of audiences. You can use the platform to connect with others who have the same interest and share content, tips and ideas based on the classification of your Facebook Page.
For example, this can be a Beauty Tips page, a page for Cretaives or Interior Design Tips page. Working on your page and growing the community can help you develop as a professional and discover opportunities for your talent to become a business. The Facebook page can be something you share with employers to reveal your passion and ability.
Behance is a network of websites and online portfolios that allows you to exhibit your best work.
For creatives in the field, you can present your visuals creatively and build an exciting collection. As a professional this allows you to promote your unique gift and skill-set.
Canva is a great platform to access design templates that can be used for your resume, posters, Google headers, Twitter posts, Facebook headers etc. The great thing is that you don’t need to be an expert graphic designer to create a design. You can choose any of the easy-to-use templates and customise it for the design you want to make.
This platform allows you to be visually creative and innovative with the concepts you have, for any purpose.
Wix is a free website builder that enables you to have your own website. You can personalise your site and set it up to speak about who you are as a professional and what you do. You can choose a suitable website template that echoes your brand. You can also tailor the design of the website, create tabs and pages that you need.
This is a great tool for building your image as a professional. You can share your website link on your social media bios or resumes.
No matter which profession you are in, having a blog is a great outlet to share your interests and ideas with other people. WordPress is a free blog platform that can be tailored to a food blog, sports blog, fashion blog or anything you want to focus on.
Not only is it a great writing platform where you can share your creativity and thoughts, it allows you to reach millions of audiences with the same interest. With SEO features for blogging, your content is visible to anyone looking the topics and categories you blog about.
You can appeal to diverse audiences and build a following if your blog content is good. You can also connect with other bloggers and expand your knowledge as you craft and share content.
Google Plus allows you to create an online profile, with your basic information. You can insert links to other platforms and incorporate links to your about page. You can add in platforms where people can find your work, blogs, websites, social media platforms etc.
You can also make connections in Google circles and share information with them. You can also get to know more about the people you follow and become searchable on Google through this visibility.
As you build up your portfolio, it is also beneficial to increase your digital skills capacity. For example, doing a short online programme to specialise in digital skills such as Adobe Design, Digital Marketing or Social Media Marketing, will broaden your expertise. You might have studied a different programme, but adding to your qualifications allows you to have more to offer, which inevitably leads to success. The great part is that you can complete a short programme in a short amount of time and the cost is affordable.
Advancing your digital expertise is always advantageous in this tech-driven era. It will open you up to a wider variety of employment prospects that you can explore.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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In Greek Mythology Atlas was the one condemned to stand with the Earth and Heavens on his shoulders.
To turn the theater back into a political space. 100 people on stage. A landscape of people with different kind of professions, claiming their position on society, individually as well as in group, mapping a sort of “atlas” of the complex cohesion of a social tissue.
One of the first ideas for this piece where the ideas of the artist Joseph Beuys: “we are the revolution” and “everybody is an artist”. He enlarged the area of art to the whole life of mankind introducing the notion of social sculpture.
The performance was inspired by the children song “If one elephant disturb many people, two elephants disturb much more, if two elephants disturb many people, three elephants disturb much more…”.
During the all performance, people come and go like in a catwalk, in waves, each at a time says the phrase but instead of “elephant” they say their own profession. Ex: “If 4 Visual Artists disturb many people 5 Visual Artists disturb much more”.
The performance starts with 1 person and ends with 100. The first half of the phrase is said only by the person who entered and the second half of the phrase is said also by the chorus of people that are already on stage.


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Thank you for taking the time to explore serving as a part of The City Youth Leadership Team.
The following application is an important part of making sure we build the most effective team possible while creating an environment that is safe and health for both youth and leaders.
After completing this application, The City Youth's Pastor, Peter Bird, will fill you in on expectations and requirements for The City Youth Leaders and next steps of the application process.
Please take your time with the application below and we can't wait to connect with you!
Thank you for taking the time to apply! Peter Bird will be in contact with you soon!

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The Minority in Parliament has walked out of Parliament in protest against the government’s refusal to publish the report of the Justice Brobbey Commission of Inquiry into the creation of proposed regions.
The Minority MPs led by their leader, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, said they wanted to see the report to know the recommendations of the Commission regarding the names proposed for the new regions and those entitled to vote in the referendum.
That, they said, would help them to make a meaningful contribution to the report of the Committee on Subsidiary Legislation on the LI for the creation of the new regions, which was being considered in the House.
The Minister of Regional Reorganisation, Mr Dan Botwe, had explained that per the law, the report was supposed to be published after six months and the period was not due but the Minority MPs did not agree to that explanation.
The proposed new regions are the Western North, Bono East, Ahafo, Savannah, North East, and Oti Regions.

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This project is the refurbishment of a significant landmark heritage building – the Orange the Orange Coronation Hall on Auckland’s Newton Road – and a new mixed-use development on the same site, resulted from a design competition.
The brick and plaster building, designed in 1922 by Arthur Sinclair-O’Connor, was originally home to the Protestant ‘Loyal Order of Orangemen’. It was transformed into a popular dance hall in the 1940s, and later a performing arts school and a church.
The design intent was to cradle the Orange within the new development. The old hall retains its brick exterior and a sophisticated white interior, while the new mixed-use building picks up on the Orange theme with its sunscreens and projecting mullions to create a bold statement on the street. The curved curtain wall creates a dynamic contrast to the old hall.
The new building gently and respectfully wraps around the existing hall – creating a new sunny sheltered public plaza above street level. This pedestrian space is activated through visual transparency between the old and new. Full height windows are inserted into the old Hall allowing users of this new public space to engage with activity and space. The plaza is punctuated with notional memorabilia, etched foot prints and dance floor chairs as street furniture reflecting a former life.
This mixed-use development includes the old lodge room, dance hall with its sprung floor and supper room within the old hall. 70 apartments including lofts, 2 bedrooms, 1 bedroom and studio units. Commercial space and retail shops that occupy and activate the street level.
This development seeks to further an Architecture that is both memorable and appropriate in this dynamic area.
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YES! I’ve Been Waiting For The Pentatonix To Perform This Christmas Carol!
Hot off the press, here is the latest from the ever popular Pentatonix! This song is sure to lift your spirits and get you in a cheerful holiday mood, especially when you hear Avi take the lead! Their voices are truly stunning, so take some time to relax and enjoy the music of the season!


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The members of the Board of Directors of PJSC PhosAgro, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated phosphate-based fertilizer producers, have unanimously confirmed Andrey Guryev as Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of PhosAgro.
A report on performance over the past four years, during which time Andrey Guryev has led the Company, as well as its development outlook, will be heard at an in-person Board of Directors meeting scheduled for the second half of August 2017.
The Board of Directors also approved Andrey Guryev’s simultaneous participation in the management bodies of other organisations, including president of the Russian Fertilizer Industry Association, member of the Board of Directors of the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA), Management Board member of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, deputy chairman of the Higher Mining Council Association of Russian Miners.
The meeting also agreed to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders (EGM) on 2 October to re-elect the Board of Directors and amend the Company’s Charter and the Regulations on the General Meeting of Shareholders.


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It really feels great knowing that someone’s got your back. All the pessimism and negativity surrounding you will instantly fade. Just imagine how much joy a person could have knowing that this time… grace got you. It is in an entire different level of happiness and fulfillment.
To match the excitement one feels, the funky sound of “Grace Got You” allows lets you groove and move to the beat. No wonder this addicting hook came from GRAMMY-nominated ensemble MercyMe who has been taking their music to new levels with their sonic sound. “Grace Got You” is just a taste of the fun found off of their album “Lifer”. It lives up to its name as the album surely makes you want to party celebrate and make you feel very much alive. Now that grace got you, go ahead and sing louder for the people at the back!


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May 25th through 27th was Carassauga weekend, a festival of cultures that has been around for 27 years. Each cultural association hosts a pavilion located around the city, where they present cultural dances, music, and various entertainment, as well as sell some ethnic products. I haven’t gone to this festival in 13 years, so a friend and I decided to check it out.
The dish pictured above is sausage and couscous, a Moroccan dish catered by Merguez House Moroccan Street Food, owned and operated by Otman Haouzi (T: 647-802-3181, E: ohaouzi@gmail.com). The meal was quite flavourful, especially with the mixture of spices used in the sausage. I also found out that they participate in a monthly event in Toronto called the Toronto Underground Market, another event that I’m definitely going to check out.
This dish is an example of Ivoirian Cuisine, and consists of charcoal grilled chicken with rice and plantains. The mixture of spices and the aroma and flavour of charcoal cooking makes this a very enjoyable dish.
This dish is called Lechona and it is one of my favourite Colombian dishes. This one was catered by SC Traiteur, a Montreal based business. The pork skin was very crunchy and oh so tasty…dare I say better than bacon? I think so. As for the rest of the dish, it was somewhat dry. The pork meat was drying up and so was the rice.
This dish is Cevape with potatoes, slaw, and a bun. It is a Croatian grilled minced meat dish, a type of kebab traditionally found in Southeastern Europe.
Last but not least, this is another Lechona plate, this time, courtesy of Ernesto Lechona, a Kitchener, Ontario based caterer. The rice and pork mixture was well cooked and still retains enough moisture. The pork skin is a little on the chewy side, but overall, quite a good dish.
Overall, it was an awesome culinary experience. It doesn’t beat actually traveling to the various countries to sample their cuisine, but it helps to introduce such unique foods to the palate. Definitely worth coming back next year to try dishes from other cultures. There are just way too many pavilions and dishes, and only one stomach.

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Defining “Unified Communications” has always been difficult because it involves a complex variety of communication “modes” and user interfaces. You will therefore get a variety of answers, most of them citing the ability for people to flexibly communicate person-to-person or in a group conference in their choice of modes (asynchronous messaging, real-time connections, text, voice, video, etc.). What is usually omitted is the new ability for automated business processes (CEBP) to initiate personalized contacts with a more accessible mobile person via some form of timely messaging and a variety of immediate response options.
The new Apple “Watch” announcement reminded me that a key function for all modes of communication is how the recipient can be quickly and easily notified of a contact attempt, whether it is real-time, near-real-time, or, increasingly, an asynchronous text message. Rather than describing it as a “Watch” that tells you the time of day, I see it as a personalized communication notification and (text) response device.
The importance of any contact is not really dependent on the mode or media of the contact, but on the “who” (originator) relationship and the “what” (subject/content) timeliness. So, with mobile accessibility increasing the volume of contacts that can be generated anywhere, any time, any way, we should be looking at the communication overload (including notifications) that mobile recipients are increasingly facing.
With increased user accessibility through mobile devices, asynchronous messaging has now become “near real-time” and is becoming more practical for business communications than trying to connect in real-time. In fact, we are all seeing how IM has rapidly become a “gateway” to a real-time voice or video connection, and WebRTC is doing the same for “mobile apps.” While we now have a variety of ways to initiate contacts directly and indirectly with people, as well as a variety of ways for people to respond to such contact attempts, multimodal mobile recipients now need a more centralized and dynamic way to manage how they should be notified of any form of contact attempt. Whether it is a legacy phone call, a video call, an IM contact, or any type of new message, the mobile recipient must be able to dynamically manage their priorities and preferences for handling any type of contact they will be receiving from either people or automated services.
So, I think we need to add “Unified Notifications” as a separate service (UNaaS?) to the definition of UC capabilities for recipients, where all forms of contact can first be screened and the recipient will control whether and how to be notified immediately or when they have the time to follow up. In effect, what I am suggesting is that the original concept of availability “presence status” that UC offered to real-time contact initiators be extended to contact recipients to dynamically control how they want to notified about ALL incoming contacts. This would eliminate the need for establishing federated presence across different organizations and enable the individual mobile end users to control how they want to be notified for different modes of contact. They can also associate such notification choices with any personalized screening parameters they want to dynamically apply.
Contact initiators (people, automated services) should do whatever they want in terms of making calls, sending messages, etc., but the mobile recipient is the one who should be in control over how those different calls and messages should be handled, depending on their individual priorities and circumstances. This will continue to result in what telephone answering and voice mail has done for decades, converted real-time contact attempts into asynchronous messaging activities, and vice versa. So, it will be appropriate for a Unified Notification service to always let the contact initiator know what is happening with their call/message attempt, so they don’t have to guess about what will happen next.
Because innovation is moving quickly in mobile business communications, it is hard to keep up with what the technology developers are coming out with. So, if you are already doing “Unified Notification Management,” please let me know!


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All too often we see patients walk out of a doctor’s appointment (if they can afford one) with a prescription, but without lasting, continuous support for their symptoms, conditions and concerns. We know personally, and through loved ones, that chronic conditions are increasingly common, yet medical professionals are increasingly limited in being able to dedicate the appropriate time and energy to individual patients. As medical professionals and technologists we thought, ‘there must be a better way’, and so we set out to address the problem.
Through our journey we’ve found that chronic condition care has the potential to be personalized, holistic and communicated more simply, taking the burden of care off of the patient and increasing the patient support net and make space to effectively address symptoms as well as underlying causes. Nowhere is this lack of guidance more pronounced than in the emerging field of cannabis medicine, a specialty with limited standardization or universal protocols.
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic conditions and pain every day. The cost of healthcare and current infrastructure prohibits most of these people from getting the care that they need.
Patients often feel estranged from their medical provider and their treatment plan because of lack of ongoing contact, guidance, compassion and education. This lack of contact results in an unsupportive healthcare ecosystem.
When patients receive a treatment prescription, whether it be a pharmaceutical product, dietary change, or activity recommendation, there is rarely the follow up and tracking that is needed to gauge the success of the prescription and improve the treatment outcome.


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For those who wish to enjoy the local scenery on horseback why not take a trip to Wardhaugh Farm.
Based in Inverkeithny (near Huntly), in a picturesque location - Wardhaugh Farm are the only indoor riding school in the area. They also have a tack shop on site, and we have a wide range of horses and ponies for all abilities and ages. The riding school puts the fun back into riding whilst providing a safe environment for learning.
The location offers some of the most outstanding scenery in Aberdeenshire, from woodlands and hills to rivers and country lanes, her you can simply enjoy your ride and absorb the location, all in a safe and organised manner.
Pony treks last from one to four hours, naturally the longer rides would suit the more experienced rider.
If you are a real beginner or slightly nervous they can also offer a led ride around the farm in order for you to build your confidence.


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what are my options to purchase beef?
Order online as a non buying club member. Your order will be put together and an invoice calculated. We will notify you when your order is ready and send you the total price to be paid upon pick up. Let us know the date and time you would like to pick up your meat at the farm.
Order online as a buying club member. Place your order one week prior to delivery. Your order will be compiled, your total price calculated and invoice emailed. Meet up at your gathering site on the date and time scheduled, pick up and pay for your order.
Order bulk online. Fill out the bulk order form, submit. Place $200 deposit for whole cow order and $100 deposit for half cow order. Deposit will go toward total price. We will contact you with the expected wait time for processing and final weight and price total for bulk order. When order is complete, we will notify you and schedule a pick up from the farm. Payment due upon pick up.
If i could buy your beef in the grocery store, what would the label say?
Grass fed. 100% pasture-raised. All natural. No added hormones or antibiotics.
will i really save money buying in bulk?
Yes! Depending on where you buy your beef, what types of cuts you buy, and how often you eat beef, you can save over $1,000 a year on beef.
Price comparisons: Our price for all meat cuts, when purchased in bulk, sells for $4.00/lb for a whole cow and $4.25/lb for a half cow. Grass fed ground beef sells for $8.99/lb at the local farmer's markets; $9.99/lb at the local grocery store.
How much freezer space will i need for bulk orders?
You will need approximately 1 cubic foot for every 30-35 lbs of cut and wrapped meat. A half cow will take up almost a whole upright freezer. A whole cow will most likely need a deep chest freezer.
where is your beef processed?
Our beef is processed at a USDA certified processing facility. Each package of our meat be is USDA inspected and bears the USDA Mark of Inspection.
How long will the beef last?
Frozen and vacuum-sealed beef will last approximately 1 year, after that, the taste will start to diminish.
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Located in the heart of Dubai and at the centre of the popular Jumeirah Lakes Towers district, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre is the perfect place to set up your business. Awarded twice as the ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by the Financial Times fDi magazine, DMCC continues to be home to many entrepreneurs from far and near. Among others, here are some of the myriad of reasons why startups choose DMCC as the freezone of choice.
Location: DMCC is located around the business district of Jumeirah. There are excellent transport links via road, air and sea. Sitting just off the popular Sheikh Sayed Road, about half an hour from Al Maktoum International Airport and 20 minutes from one of the world’s busiest container ports-Jebel Ali, the prime location of the DMCC freezone is one reason why many prefer to setup a business on its shores.
Multiple office packages: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre provides several office solutions. From flexi, virtual, communal and permanent options to physical office space, each investor can choose what is most desirable to carry out his business. An added advantage of this option is that it allows entrepreneurs to apply for up to three visas with the benefit of sponsoring employees and family members. Where more than three visas are required, a physical office space will be needed.
Easy setup, registration & bank account opening: Setting up a business in DMCC is simple; an entrepreneur opening a bank account will get all help required immediately.
Wide variety of business activities: There are little of no barriers to the type of businesses that can be set up. Because of this, DMCC is home to more than 13,000 businesses from various industries such as agriculture, energy, financial services to diamonds, gold and base metals.
Auditing and bookkeeping requirements: There is no requirement for DMCC Free Zone businesses to file accounts, but an audit report must be completed annually at the time of licence renewal.
Share capital process and requirements: The share capital of AED 50,000 must be deposited before license is issued but can also be withdrawn immediately upon issuance.
Easy corporate bank account setup: The DMCC Free Zone makes it easy to set up your business bank account. Not only will you be offered assistance with finding the bank that’s right for you and completing any required paperwork, but as all major financial institutions acknowledge the comprehensive compliance practices of DMCC, the setup process is fast and straightforward.
Branch or representative office Set-up: DMCC allows for easy opening of branches of existing businesses in a hassle-free manner.
Businesses wishing to set up within DMCC free zone must either be involved within the commodities marketplace or related industry services. Licenses granted are for trading, services or manufacturing (industrial) within the commodities sector.
On the other hand, JLT, regulated by DMCC, allows for business activities outside commodities trade with most licenses granted to services and professional businesses. At JLT, most business activities licensed by the Dubai Department of the Economic Development (DED) are permitted, although, subject to the activities being in line with the license type granted.
A general trading license is available to businesses at the DMCC free zone and JLT gives the holder the right to an unlimited number of trading activities.
Legal Maxims Consultants has a team of experts committed to providing out of the box consultancy, support and management services to investors interested in a new company formation in DMCC or any of the Free Zones in the UAE.

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PACKED tourist hotspot Beachy Head was evacuated and 238 people "decontaminated" in hospital after a mystery "chemical mist" blew in from the sea.
Hundreds more beachgoers were left suffering stinging eyes and breathing difficulties after fleeing the East Sussex coast this afternoon.
Eastbourne District General Hospital was forced to declare a "major incident" as staff in hazmat suits and treated inside pop-up "decontamination" tents.
Witnesses have reportedly said patients were made to change clothes and hosed down as an extra precaution, according to MailOnline.
Dramatic pictures show the unusual smog lingering above the sea before moving inland towards revellers enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend weather at about 5pm on Sunday.
Beachgoers reported suffering stinging eyes, throat irritation and breathing difficulties, while some had been physically sick.
Police later confirmed the effects of the gas cloud were "mostly minor" and it was " not necessary to admit anyone for further treatment."
The unknown gas cloud is feared to have spread further along the south coast, with people reporting symptoms as far away as Kent and Surrey.
Officers urged residents living along the coast to keep remain indoors with windows and doors shut.
Footage has emerged showing people packing up their things and leaving the beach while rubbing their eyes.
Jonathan Hill tweeted: "Thought it was hay fever to start with until we were told to close all windows and doors just now!"
Rebecca said: "Nice day at Birling Gap beach turned into a nightmare.. some sort of chlorine gas leak has made my eyes red raw :("
Another Twitter user said: "Chlorine gas has spread in Birling Gap in Sussex. Police & fire brigade have evacuated everyone. Not great scenes."
Sameer said: "Birling Gap some weird gas leak. People crying. Ambulances called. Don't go to Birling Gap at the moment."
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: "Patients were dealt with as a precaution with a full decontamination treatment, but it became clear that this was not necessary.
"Anyone suffering the effects are advised by Public Health England to irrigate their eyes if they are irritated and to wash all over with plenty of soap and water, which will be sufficient to decontaminate their bodies.
"If you were affected and after taking the precautions recommended you still feel ill, contact 111 for advice and only visit your local A&E if you are still suffering significant effects."
They added: "While the nature of the gas hasn't been established, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has advised that it is 'extremely unlikely' that it was chlorine, as was being suggested on social media.
"The effects, while uncomfortable, were not serious and an investigation is now under way by a number of agencies working in partnership to establish the source of the gas.
"It is believed that it came in from the sea, but this has not been confirmed and work continues to locate the cause.
"With another fine day expected for Bank Holiday Monday, thousands of people are expected to flock to the coast once again.
"The situation will continue to be monitored, but it is believed that this was an isolated incident and is not expected to recur."
Healthcare worker Sasaha Hyland, from Eastbourne, told the Hastings Observer the mist had affected her dogs.
Jan Haydock, who lives in nearby East Dean, told the newspaper her family had to abandon a barbecue because of the haze.
She said: “My eyes are still stinging now.
East Sussex's Chief Inspector Bruce Mathews said there had been initial reports there had been a fire at Birling Gap.
He told BBC News: "I know with previous incidents that we've had here there's been incidents where stuff has come across from industrial units in France.
"We're going to work with our agencies to try and find out where this has all come from."
The coastguard worked to clear the pathways of walkers, while the beach was completely evacuated, as well as searching the coastline from a lifeboat.
The Newhaven lifeboat crew were launched at 5.40pm to search for the source of substance.
A statement from the volunteer group said: "The lifeboat crew searched from the start of the westerly side of the Severn Sisters through to Beachy Head where they rendezvous with Eastbourne lifeboat and then both lifeboats conducted a reciprocal search.
"During the search, Newhaven lifeboat stopped and talked to vessels in the area to ensure everyone on board was ok and checked the beaches for persons that may have been affected by the substance."
The lifeboat returned to station 8.20pm.
The RNLI said that "possibly some kind of gaseous fumes" had drifted over the scene and a significant number of people on cliff tops had been struck down with symptoms including irritation, sore eyes and vomiting.
Fears from the coastguard that people could be trapped on the beach saw the RNLI launch all-weather lifeboats from Eastbourne and Newhaven to the Birling Gap area.
The South East Coast Ambulance Service is advising those suffering symptoms such as stinging eyes to wash with copious amounts of water.
The ambulance service say those with any serious concerns should seek medical advice.
People are urged not to go to hospital unless an absolute emergency.
Emergency services are urging people to stay indoors with windows and doors shut and where possible, move away from the area.
There was a doctor on board the Eastbourne lifeboat.
A spokesman said: "We have been checking along the shoreline to try and ensure that everyone is safe."
He said a "plume" had drifted across the area bringing "some sort of substance" with it which seemed to affect a number of people.


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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the American embassy in Israel should be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, injecting himself once again into a charged campaign trail promise of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Currently, nearly all foreign embassies are located in the coastal city of Tel Aviv because their countries have refrained from recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital until its status is resolved in future peace talks. Israel has long called for the embassies to be relocated but hasn’t pushed hard for it given the widespread international opposition.
But Trump’s rise has emboldened Israel’s nationalists. His campaign platform made no mention of a Palestinian state, a cornerstone of two decades of international diplomacy in the region, and he has signaled that he will be far more tolerant of Israeli settlement construction than his predecessors.
The Palestinians want the West Bank and east Jerusalem — areas captured by Israel in the 1967 Mideast war — for their hoped-for state. Former President Barack Obama, like the rest of the international community, considered the building of settlements an obstacle to peace and frequently criticized their construction. But Trump did not comment when Israel announced a major housing drive last week.
There are about 100 outposts across the West Bank that Israel considers illegal but tolerates and often allows to flourish. The bill is being pushed by the pro-settler Jewish Home party, which has threatened to quit Netanyahu’s coalition if it doesn’t go through.
U.S. officials said that after previously vetoing anti-Israel resolutions, they felt compelled to abstain because of continued Israeli settlement construction and efforts to retroactively legalize dozens of them in exchange for compensation for the original Palestinian landowners.
Also Sunday, Israeli troops killed an 18-year-old Palestinian and wounded five others after they came under attack in a refugee camp in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, Israeli and Palestinian officials said.
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I like the new colors and art.
1) In the new help section: message, answer and comment text boxes are kind of small and cannot be resized as they could in the old help section. My main request is to at least widen the text boxes and also enable resizing if that is an option.
2) Main HELP page: It's pretty, but a bit long and sprawling for users who may want to quickly and easily solve a frustrating problem. It requires a lot of scrolling to figure out which sub categories are available, which one I should choose, and how to get to it... I would LOVE to see links to each help page ( tutorials, training, FAQ, troubleshooting, community help, guides) listed across the TOP of the main help page immediately under "VideoScribe Help" and the rest of the page could continue below it for those who want to scroll and browse.
3) The navigation links in the header break the formatting of the page (if viewed on my admittedly outdated 1024x768 display) and extend past the header outline to the right side. At 1280x960 the header formatting remains intact.
4) when I copy and paste something into the question text box using Ctrl+v... the screen sometimes scrolls instantly to the bottom of the web page. I can't reproduce it every time but about 25% of the time if I copy and paste a sentence to different parts of the post, it sends me straight to the footer of the page.
5) Multiple undos don't work as in some of the other forums I use. Not really a big deal, but it's a nice feature if it is something that can be enabled.
I especially like the #2 suggest that Mike has. A lot of scrolling is required currently to find subgroups. Having a list at the top that is clearly a list of subgroups (not just random links on the right side of the page for instance) would be quite helpful!
I also have #4 happen from time to time.
And might I add a #6? A basic spell check would be great. Other forums I'm a member of add that fun ol' red squiggley line just like Office products.
We are currently in midst of a (long awaited) redesign to the Help section of our website.
We appreciate your feedback, and your input will prove extremely valuable to this process.
Your input on the layout and commenting features has been duly noted.
Great! Thanks for the news, Jonny.
As always, the kind, patient and helpful videoscribe staff deserve high marks. The help section of the site itself has a nice visual style, but could benefit from some usability tweaks.
Some changes have been made since my original post.
1) Message boxes are now resizeable. Nice!
2) The ability to edit our own posts has been removed. Frustrating.
4) An icon indicating each user's current membership status (free/"none", pro, edu...) would reduce the amount of questioning and guesswork involved in troubleshooting some problems.
6) the search function could use some tweaking. It seems to prefer a newer thread with one search term over the one that has the closest match to all of the search terms. For example, If I am trying to find a specific post from a month ago and I type in the exact 5 word title, I'm more likely to see newer posts that only contain one of the keywords i typed. I currently use google to search the videoscribe forums.
7) fonts and font sizes can't be adjusted by users but sometimes they change while editing a post so the fonts and sizes are mismatched. not a big problem, but sloppy.
9) exact dates on posts would be nice instead of "2 months ago" or "over a year ago"
If you happen to switch from freshdesk to a different service, some of these issues my be resolved automatically. Even a more generic but more familiar forum layout would probably feel more inviting and helpful to stressed users seeking answers. At least, that's what I think. Maybe more users will chime inn with their opinions.


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Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati was born at Pattamadai, (Tamil Nadu) in 1887. After serving as a medical doctor in Malaya, he renounced his practice to search for his Guru in the foothills of the Himalayas. He settled in the sacred valley of Rishikesh and was initiated into the Dashnami Sannyasa tradition in 1924 by Swami Vishwananda Saraswati.
In subsequent years he wrote hundreds of books and articles on yoga and spirituality to maintain and introduce yogic values in the minds of the general public. His emphasis was on bringing the spiritual and yogic teachings to all without distinction, for health, peace of mind or spiritual upliftment.
Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati’s teachings inspired people across the globe to practice yoga and lead a divine life. He founded the Divine Life Society at Rishikesh in 1936, the Sivananda Ayurvedic Pharmacy in 1945, the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy in 1948 and the Sivananda Eye Hospital in 1957 and attained Maha Samadhi on 14th July 1963.
Sri Swami Sivananda never left the shores of India but today he is known all over the world for his spiritual wisdom and clarity.


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Hello all! It's been forever since i last blogged. Life has been crazy busy for me and wedding inquiry's are starting to pick up quite a bit. So please hold on and bear with me; as my posts may become few and far between.
We are doing some site renovation and logo face lift. I am so excited because it's so much more 'me' and suits my business name and style much better. Please stay tuned for the preview soon!


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I consumed it all in America this summer: wine, Mexican food, ice cream, hamburgers, chocolate, ribs, cakes, pizza, fries, Mexican food, beer, chocolate milkshakes, fried chicken, margaritas, Mexican food, and Mexican food.
Looking at this sign, can one help but hear the thick, gelatinous, suction-y “scccchhhhlleeepppp!” the giant spoon makes as it levers out moist lumps of broccoli beef? I pulled up along side the “China Cafe” only long enough to take this picture before motoring off to “Miguel’s Baja Grill” for tomatillo-laced Mexican food.
Who is drawn to budget Americanized Chinese food in the middle of inland, small town American West? People who like value-priced, salty-sweet fat on top of refined carbs. Sometimes that’s me, but I prefer that flavor combination in the form of salty-tangy verde enchiladas with sweet-and-sour lime margaritas. Or in the form of french fries with a chocolate milkshake.
Thrifty Chinese food lovers in America are similar to people who visit Pizza Hut in China: they enjoy eating hearty helpings of a localized version of a “foreign” food. A version that hyper-concentrates the salt-sweet-grease trio. Pizza Hut in Hong Kong features a pizza unknown in America. A pizza that substitutes the more traditional tomato sauce with creamy-sweet “thousand island sauce” and is topped with sweet corn, prawns, pineapple and cheese. Salt-sweet-grease in modified form.
Those enjoying sweet-and-sour pork by the ladle in Moab, Utah are similar to the families I once watched at a Pizza Hut in Zhuhai, China: they are thrilled by the chance to stretch their dollar (or yuan) to the limit. Along with a pizza meal, one trip to the Zhuhai Pizza Hut salad bar was permitted. Each person was given a brown, modest-sized salad bowl. A bowl that many enterprising customers artificially enlarged by employing cantilevered watermelon wedges to create a rim that at least doubled the carrying-capacity of the salad bowl.
I have placed the fake “Golden Belly” sign in front of a real photograph of a liquor store in southern Utah. In the American state of Utah, one can only purchase alcohol (with the exception of 3.2% alcohol beer) in official State Liquor Stores (closed Sundays).
The fake “Pizza Palace” sign is hanging off of a random storefront in the Gong Bei neighborhood of Zhuhai, China.
Please feel free to improve my Chinese.
HAHAHA, you’ve designed the Chinese restaurant of my nightmares perfectly, complete with KARAOKE TUESDAY and red lanterns.
Franchise opportunities with “The Golden Belly” are currently available. We’re particularly interested in franchisees able to exaggerate tasteless Chinese stereotypes. Contact me for further details.
Thanks for liking my post about Javanese fig trees, Jen! Have you seen such an unusual tree before?
Enjoying the natural splendor of Utah? Can it compete with the concrete trails of the New Territories?… actually, I’ve heard that Shaoguan has some good scenery, and you might even be able to take the HSR there, from Guangzhou that is.
Also, do/did you generally like American-Chinese food before you lived in Zhuhai? I’ve never been a fan of it, though a few college friends made me go to a place in Springfield, VA (Dragon Sea Buffet) because the president of Palau once ate there.
Here’s a good sound effect for the buffets: 扑通 pu1tong1, the sound of something falling in water.
That twisted fig tree was pretty amazing!
I used to go to eat Americanized Chinese take out as a child. My favorite dish was initially Lemon Chicken and later Wanton Soup.
I’m in Seattle one more day before heading back to HK where I plan to indulge in a big Sichuan dinner.
Have a good trip! Sichuan food is a good call. It’s probably not as easy to find that stuff in Seattle, but what is a treat is getting Ethiopian food.
Your husband is spot on with his ‘Chinese’ font indicator! Too funny.
I got over Mexican food while in Asia. I don’t even eat it now that I’m home!
I must be a bit of an addict: I even make my own homemade corn tortillas in Hong Kong to get my fix! And I was overjoyed when I discovered that City Super carries Hernandez Salsa Verde.
City Super is amazing! That’s one nice thing about living in Hong Kong — the availability of Western foods, even if they’re really expensive!
I’m loving all your posts from this summer – your perspective on American traditions (eating and otherwise) are spot on every time!
Glad you’ve been enjoying them! Six hours until our airplane departs and we’re headed back to Hong Kong.
That is a great talk! I now remember watching it back when you posted about going to Canada to look for good Chinese food!
The worst part of long haul travel is that you’re so happy to be going “home” but feel too crummy the first 36 hours to really enjoy being there.
Thanks! The “American-sized portions” I ate all summer long have caught up with me!
“It is your fortune to fill up now!” – Genius!
This made me laugh a lot, yet also wonder just how many Chinese restaurants/takeaways around the Western world are “branded” just like this ha!
It cuts a bit close to the actual truth, right? Glad you enjoyed it.
Your scooping description is spot on! I admit, though, that I would totally try a scoop of just about anything for $1.75! Thanks for the laugh.
When I saw the actual advertising sign that said “scoop” I almost died laughing.


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The mayor of the Polish city of Gdansk is Monday died. The 53-year-old Pawel Adamowicz was Sunday night stabbed during a benefit concert in the city. He was in his heart, and abdomen stabbed.
Adamowicz wasn’t breathing, more self-reliant, reported one of his doctors earlier. His heart and lungs were supported by medical devices.
Around 14.45 hours made the minister of Health announced that the mayor had died. “We could not win”, said the minister Lukasz Szumowski.
The 27-year-old perpetrator of the stabbing used a knife 14.5 inches, reports the municipality of Gdansk. The man was immediately after the act held. What his motive was, is not known. Several public prosecutors are investigating the stabbing.
After the man Adamowicz had stabbed, he remained standing on the podium and called out something to the spectators. According to witnesses, shouted the man that he is innocent in the prison he had been during the previous government, which was led by Adamowicz’ former party. He lives in the city of Gdansk and had a criminal record.
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Recently Rishi Kapoor stirred a hornet’s nest with his remarks on the number of national assets , including many welfare schemes being named after the members of the Nehru-Gandhi family. He wanted to know why they couldn’t be named after others, including himself. Can the media with its unconcealed bias towards the said family, let this pass without flogging it to death in its studios in the name of ‘debates’? And how could any Indian worth his or her salt not ‘stand with’ or ‘against’ the ageing star on social media? So the drama played out for a few days in public and then slowly gave way to other trivial topics to debate upon.
But it is a fact that we have over-represented the Mughals and the Nehru-Gandhi family in the naming game – including sports events and stadia, in the process relegating the real giants of our great nation from many fields literally to the backstreets and to their own towns and cities if at all.
So what is wrong with it, ask the loyalists and their media friends. After all, didn’t the Mughals rule us for nearly a millennium and hasn’t a particular family practically ‘ruled’ over the masses of this country for over nearly half a century after Independence and so deserve to have their names commemorated? Changing names smacks of ‘intolerance’, no less!
It does make one feel that Aurangzeb Road renamed after Abdul Kalam, one of the most illustrious sons of India – makes a lot of sense. Believe me, it used to remind me of the despot every time I commuted on that road and I used to wonder why we had a road named after him at all. I remember the angry reactions to this move from our so called intellectuals who stopped just short of doing award wapsi at this outrage!
Memory recall is a strong thing in terms of road names, which makes one wonder if it is a wise decision after all, because even after renaming, people still refer to places with their old names!
In this respect, though it smacks of politics, the Bihar government’s move to name a music university after Ustad Bismillah Khan makes more sense than naming it after a politician who has no connection to music!
Coming back to Rajiv Gandhi, just take a look at the picture below sourced from FB. The late ex PM would appear to be the darling of the ignorant masses if one were to go by the number of things that carry his name!
All this reminded me of the post I had done in 2011, õn this topic of naming everything after Rajiv Gandhi. Sharing it here again in relief that my nightmare at the end of the post has not come to pass after all!!
A couple of days ago, I read about Veer Bhumi, Rajiv Gandhi’s memorial in the Capital, acquiring state-of-the-art lighting equipment imported at a cost of 40 lakhs all the way from Italy. Apparently the lighting is the first of its kind in India and has been inspired by 9/11 memorial in New York. Three 12000 watt xenon lamps will light up the sky and be visible from as far away as 12 kms. Wow!
So why am I cribbing? Shouldn’t I be proud that our country is joining the ranks of the most developed nations in the world in the matters of acquiring the latest technological marvels to pull in tourists? So what if my hard earned money is funding such a caper, I would be less than patriotic if I crib. After all, he is the messiah of modern India who led us into light and without whom you and I would still be wallowing in the dark ages. Talk of being thankless!
I surely would have been thankful too, had I not read in the same paper on the same day about Premchand’s house being in ruins on his 131st birth anniversary. But sad as I was, I was not surprised. Why was the great literary master of the country born with a wrong surname? It was entirely his fault of course. For that matter, the walls of the majestic Red Fort adjacent to the Outer Ring Road, close to Veer Bhumi were destined to remain the public toilet of the homeless masses because alas! Shah Jehan did not belong to The Family either, the poor sod.
A few kilometers away the walled city is choking to death. With its abundance of heritage buildings and monuments, there is no one to come to their rescue and even restore them, leave alone light them up with state-of-the-art equipment from Italy.
Come to think of it, it has become the rule-of-the-thumb for politicians in power to act as if they own the regions they rule. Take the instance of our beloved Behenji. All those humongous statues of hers that adorn her state are testimony of the fact. Succeeding governments would have to pay more than their cost to demolish the ugly creations.
As for the ruling family of this country, the country is their oyster. Don’t be surprised if one day in the not too distant future the capital is renamed Rajiv Nagar or some such thing. The pace at which institutions, buildings and roads are either coming up or being renamed after him and that of his mother — though to a far lesser extent — we might have to find ways of classifying the said buildings and institutions.
We might have to, for instance say, ‘Rajiv Gandhi University of Karnataka’ or Maharashtra. That is fine actually. But what if these states have more than one university named after him or worse, have their names changed to that of the omnipotent family? What then? I shudder to think of it.
P.S. I think better sense prevailed and the said lighting system didn’t get installed. So what happened to the equipment from Italy that had been sourced?
It’s all corruption at the end of the day! I have always hated politics and voted just once (and i hope it will remain to that)!
Oh many of us hate politics but we need to vote, if at least register our NOTA else we are just handing over our country to the louts.
Every politician is a lout these days, one way or another!
Sarcasm at its best, Zephyr.
The topic of naming institutions in our Bharatavarsham was very rightly initiated by Rishi Kapoor. But what amazed and really angered me was the terrible moderation by Burka Dutt. The BJP representative’s comparison was twisted out of its Truth and another meaning was attributed. She did not permit Shayna to speak and clarify. And again that man from Gujarat Akaar Patel had the audacious temerity to state that Rana Pratap who sacrificed everything had made nil contributions to the history of our nation. He even accused the BJP of bullying minority communities.
It indeed makes me wonder as to what has happened to our sense and sensibility!
Places and monuments are named after heroes who immortalise themselves… … But in our Bharatavarsham this sycophantic naming game began quite a few decades ago and we can see the results today!
May we see the Light! Lead kindly Light……. Lead thou us on……!
That the media is biased in favour of THE family is a state secret and now they are not even trying to be subtle about it. It is all out in the open, so there is nothing surprising about Barkha Dutt or Sardesai pussyfooting around the Congress politicians and tearing into the BJP leaders. If we had spokespersons like Meenakshi Lekhi, they can give back better than they get! As for sense and sensibility, they are all lost in the maelstrom of ‘liberal secularism’!
So true, its pointless to name everything after few Politicians who are no-where related to it. Even If we want to name the roads, institutions behind someone’s name- It should be the veterans in one’s own field. Thanks for bringing this up Mam.
They had too many things on their plate when blogs were becoming popular, else they might have come up with something even here 🙂 Alas, now it is too late!
Loved it, loved it! You, my friend, can really get political-kind-of-witty when you want to 🙂 This naming business is quite interesting. And much deliberation goes into why some national asset is named something. I think those who say that it does not matter whether a road or a public institution is called this or that are either naive or simply lazy to bother about the issue. Akbar road’s name is now problematic not only because it is Akbar but more importantly because the idea of “Akbar the great” is being threatened, and perhaps rightly so. But perhaps the biggest reason why Akbar Road will not be renamed is because it is the address of headquarters of the”family” party! I personally don’t care what that road is called as long as that party in its present form is made irrelevant because the longer they hold power over any section of this democracy the more damage they do to the country. India can deal with Akbar’s legacy later, first priority should be to clean up the system that has encouraged servile sycophancy.
I am so happy you liked the post. I had been hopping mad when I had written it that day. In fact I had classified it under Mistral Moments! The sycophants have taken their ‘revenge’ against Rishi Kapoor by naming a toilet complex after him. How low can one get in the race for being the best sycophant, eh? Why, we have had Union Ministers proclaiming that they would gladly sweep Indira Gandhi’s house! It is beyond disgusting.
The mindset of kowtowing to a family is ingrained in Indians I think, used as they were to have kings and emperors who ruled over them. So that kind of blind loyalty and feet-touching culture was effortlessly transferred to this family, which is becoming crasser by the generations. Today people deify a joker as the next PM. What more can one say?
Power is the drink of megalomaniacs.”The family” is like the royalty of India.They are the uncrowned kings/queens of India.
But I somehow like Mrs Gandhi our ex-PM.There is something of an aura about her.
She had some stature; she was part of the freedom struggle and she still had some ideology. Her undoing was her love for her sons and the power craze, that brought about her loss of the same. But what do these crown princes have to show for themselves?
On the other hand, not just Prem Chand, India does not seem to have any respect for any writers, or poets, especially from the Indian languages. Even the so called “national poets” like Dinakar, Sumitra Nandan Pant, Mahadevi Varma or Maithili Sharan Gupt, how many remember them?
There is no reverence for such things indeed. Text books used to feature these great writers before, but I think with the deifying of The Family. I have reasons to be worried Sunil, since the family has held sway for over 60 years now and still going strong.
Bang on, the comparisons with Premchand and the rest are very thought provoking. Our Binary political system has become dysfunctional, we need a better alternative. I will be checking out your other posts too in the next few days.
Thanks for the visit and the comment Satish. The million dollar question is ‘where is the alternative?’ Look at the jokers in both Houses of Parliament and you will feel the same sense of desperation.
It is unfortunate… I always wondered when people said – whats there in a name? – The next time they say, I would direct them to this post 😛 .. You never know, it might reach the heights – when ultimately the name of our country get renamed to one of those names!
Now you are scaring me 🙂 I do hope I don’t live to see the day.
Sorry state of affair. I doubt if those in power know Munshi Premchand’s contribution? They are all busy in erecting their own statues and naming the roads.
Oh yes. How can Behenji have a competitor in her own state, right? But seriously, given the abysmal state of literacy in our Houses of Parliament, who would have heard of anyone other than the Gandhis, not the Father of the Nation but the senior branch of the Indira parivar?
Hi.. Good to see you back again. I hope everything is good at your end now. This deifying of politicians and non politicians by their flunkeys is getting insanely tiresome. Those behenji statues are a sadistic joke on the tax paying masses. You missed out Bandra-Worli Sea link in Mumbai which is called Rajiv Gandhi something something too.
Same here 🙂 One good thing about Behenji is that she doesn’t have any children to carry forward her dynasty, so I guess she is in even more of a hurry to have herself immortalised.
This deifying of politicians and non politicians by their flunkeys is getting insanely tiresome. Those behenji statues are a sadistic joke on the tax paying masses. You missed out Bandra-Worli Sea link in Mumbai which is called Rajiv Gandhi something something too.
Nice to see you back after some time R’s Mom. How is R?
Aren’t you bugged too? And no, it is not just fantasy, but it is going to be true one day if we allow the family to get away with their wilful Rajivisation of the country.
Just showing off that yes, India also has all the money and we are no less than you when it comes to setting up these flashy things to honor some people at the cost of neglecting some other honorary people is indeed very saddening. You definitely need ‘the’ right surname in this country to get the recognition that you deserve.
A dynasty that thinks the country is their fiefdom and a political class that is too eager to please.
And Zephyr you were spitting fire in this post – loved your all new fiery avatar.
Did he now? Please send me the link if you have it 😀 It is a shame that in this country ‘loyalty’ to THE FAMILY is the only criterion for a ministerial berth or some plum post. So what if a corrupt man is removed from his state? He can always be accommodated in the Centre, thank you! My blood is still boiling and so the fiery post.
I can feel the same anguish as you do. Btw did you consider that this could be a family business venture. Rajiv gets the fancy lights, somebody in Italy gets the fancy money! Nevertheless, what I find most disturbing is that these two-faced buffoons share their surname, unfortunately, with the father of the nation who preached the importance of austerity to one and all, to the extent of being ridiculous enough to try and brave the English winters in his dhoti! Sad state of affairs, really.
I hope I’m not around when “Rahul Gandhi…”-like sounding landmarks are established!
Austerity? what is that? If the PM could get his heart surgery in AIIMS, why not her ladyship? Who gave her the authority to blow up tax payers money in a US hospital for whatever mystery ailment she is suffering from? Actually, we should be thankful that the pavement dwellers and slum dwellers would get light from Veer Bhoomi. That is probably the only chance they would get some light, both literally and figuratively. You certainly will be around for a rash of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi landmarks. Jai Hind!
Its sickening…and someone must have made money on those Italian lights….
Premchand will not get any respect but we might have a road named after Shri Digvijay Singh.
I live near Subhash Chowk and the stone at the roundabout with Netajis name and picture is disgraced with paan stains.
The worst part is that we don’t have any viable alternative save a bunch of jokers calling themselves the Opposition. In this land of the new Gandhis, the ones with more moolah will rule the roost. I am thankful that it is only paan and nothing worse. The ones desecrating the name wouldn’t even know who Subhash is. As I said, it would be all a blur of Gandhis in a few more years — one branch of the Gandhis, that is. The other branch is condemned to the back alleys.