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Sarawak, Malaysia: A new film from the Borneo project, Broken Promises: Displaced by Dams, made in conjunction of the indigenous peoples of central Sarawak and many support organisations summarises the threat posed by 17 large dams under development. Featuring interviews with numerous Dayaks and activists, the film describes the impact of previous dams, shows the strong and growing mobilisation in opposition to these impositions and calls for alternative development and energy supply systems.
Kathmandu, Nepal, July 14, 2015 – Last week an independent investigation revealed serious abuses in a World Bank-funded transmission line project in central Nepal. The Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line runs through indigenous and rural communities, who have been raising concerns about the project for over five years. Though the findings validate community concerns, the World Bank has not committed to correcting the damage caused by its failures in this project.
Today as the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) meet in Ufa, Russia to launch the New Development Bank, over 40 civil society organizations and social movements from around the world sent an open letter, urging the BRICS to break with the failed development models of the past and ensure that the NDB is truly something new. The letter lays out 4 Principles for a New Development Model: 1) Promote development for all; 2) Be transparent and democratic; 3) Set strong standards and make sure they’re followed; 4) Promote sustainable development.
The large-scale hunt for gold not only destroys rainforest in Guyana, it also threatens a deal for billions in funds from Norway.
World’s largest palm oil trading company, Wilmar International Ltd., under scrutiny as communities accuse its suppliers of harassment, deception and rights abuses.
Perusahaan perdagangan kelapa sawit terbesar dunia, Wilmar International Ltd., sedang diselidiki berkenaan dengan tuduhan masyarakat terhadap perusahaan pemasoknya merampas hak masyarakat atas tanah adat, mengganggu ketenteraman dan penipuan.
A joint letter from over a hundred civil society and indigenous peoples’ organisations requesting public consultation on the Information Disclosure Policy being development by the Green Climate Fund, the operational funding arm of the UN Climate Change Convention.


The iPhone 15 Pro Max, the most expensive model of the upcoming iPhone upgrades, will account for 35–40% of iPhone 15 series shipments, according to a Medium post by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
He says that the iPhone 15 Pro Max shipments in the second half of the year will grow 10–20% compared to iPhone 14 Pro Max in the same period in 2022.
“It means Apple is optimistic about the selling point of the periscope [lens], which is only available in iPhone 15 Pro Max,” he writes. Looking ahead, Ming says, “Thanks to the iPhone 16 Pro’s adoption of periscope camera, it is estimated that the shipment of iPhone periscope lenses will increase by 70% year-over-year in the second half of 2024.”
Periscope lenses allow for greater optical zoom by bouncing light inside the phone off a mirror before passing it through another smaller lens which can be moved closer and further away from the sensor, amplifying the light even more.
Apple will unveil its iPhone 15 line-up on Tuesday, Sept. 12, via a pre-recorded event, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman predicts. Pre-orders will likely start on Friday, Sept. 15, with the first orders arriving on Friday, Sept. 22.
And, of course, the iPhone 16 Pro that Kuo mentions won’t roll out until the second half of 2024.


Superstar Diana Taurasi isn’t happy with WNBA travel and scheduling limitations. Her frustration follows a weekend in which Taurasi had to charter a private jet for herself and a couple of teammates on Friday night to make it home for her daughter’s birth. Taurasi and other Mercury teammates chartered a plane from Las Vegas to Phoenix following their playoff win. Tuesday, Taurasi expressed her frustration with the arrangement.
“We pay for everything. This is the WNBA. We pay for it. It’s frustrating because there are people that would like to help, and it’s against CBA rules and this, and I understand there’s a standard to make sure everyone is on the same playing field. So, thank you to my Russian buddies for that.”Diana Taurasi
Unfortunately for Taurasi, she had to charter the plane herself, something she could do thanks to years of playing overseas in Russia. After flying into Scottsdale around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Taurasi went to the hospital, where her wife and former WNBA player Penny Taylor was in labor. Taurasi’s daughter was born at 4:30 on Saturday morning. Taurasi made it for her daughter’s birth but had little rest because the WNBA Finals started Sunday night.
WNBA travel is not just a headache for Diana Taurasi
Taurasi wasn’t just disgruntled that she needed to work out her travel. Taurasi also felt that lack of rest didn’t prepare the team due to the WNBA’s rushed scheduling. While Taurasi and her teammates on the charter arrived Friday night, the team didn’t arrive in Phoenix till Saturday morning. With the Finals beginning the next day, Phoenix had little turnaround time, and they didn’t get to practice before Sunday night’s game.
With the abbreviated turnaround time, the Chicago Sky beat the Mercury 91-77. For Taurasi, the game must have been extra challenging. Taurasi slept at the hospital both Friday and Saturday night before going to the arena Sunday morning for Game 1. While they may have felt unprepared on Sunday, the Mercury has had a couple of days to prepare for Game 2. We’ll see if the Mercury can rebound.
It seems unlikely that the NBA would allow for such a short turnaround for the most significant series of the season. While it isn’t fair to compare the two, Taurasi is right that this issue should fall to the league. Players shouldn’t worry about time to be prepared to perform.
It seems like another example of the structural imbalances that exist between men’s and women’s sports. As the WNBA becomes more popular and gains exposure, it’s hard to imagine that logistical issues will persist. If high-profile players like Taurasi continue to make their voices heard, change is sure to come.


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Fort Dearborn Company today announced that it has acquired AC Label which includes St Louis Litho and St Louis Pressure Sensitive. AC Label was a portfolio company of Emigrant Capital Corp., the private equity subsidiary of Emigrant Bank.
“The acquisition of AC Label enhances Fort Dearborn’s leadership position in the decorative label marketplace by broadening our geographic footprint, capabilities and market penetration,” said Fort Dearborn Chief Executive Officer Jeff Brezek. “We are very pleased to add ACLabel to the Fort Dearborn Company organization and look forward to the opportunity to expand our presence in the spirits, beverage, nutraceutical and confectionery end markets”.
Fort Dearborn supplies a complete range of label solutions including cut & stack, pressure sensitive, roll-fed and full body shrink sleeve labels across multiple printing technologies including digital, lithographic, flexographic and rotogravure. The company will now have three additional facilities: St Louis, MO; Louisville, KY; and Provo, UT.
The company’s solutions offering will be expanded to include additional pressure sensitive, cut & stack, roll-fed and digital printing capacity as well as extended specialty pressure sensitive (screening, stamping, extended text), cut & stack (bronzing) and prepress capabilities.
“This acquisition is a great strategic fit for us. Like Fort Dearborn, AC Label has long established relationships with a blue chip customer base and a reputation for high quality and excellent service. With this acquisition, all of our customers will benefit from our expanded production options, increased flexibility and even greater geographic reach”, added Brezek.
“It has been a pleasure to have worked with the outstanding management team at AC Label,” commented William Staudt, Vice Chairman of Emigrant Bank. “We are confident AC Label will be a substantial contributor to Fort Dearborn’s business.”
Fort Dearborn’s management team is experienced in executing and integrating add-on acquisitions effectively and fully anticipates the addition of AC Label to be an important contributor to Fort Dearborn’s near-term and ongoing success. The acquisition is expected to be seamless to existing customers. Upon integration, the additional facilities will operate as Fort Dearborn Company with unified systems, policies and processes.
“This is an exciting time for Fort Dearborn as we complete our second acquisition this year. We are excited to bring the AC Label associates onboard to help drive our continued success. As a platform company, we will continue to pursue acquisitions that broaden our product and service offerings and deliver unparalleled value to our customers,” stated Brezek.

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Interview with Sofía Montenegro of the Nicaraguan Autonomous Women’s Movement
MONTEVIDEO, Jun 27 2008 (IPS) - The action taken on abortion by the governing Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) in Nicaragua is “a betrayal” of women, who were “key allies” of the 1979 revolution. Therefore there has been a “radicalisation of the women’s movement,” which is declaring itself in opposition, activist Sofía Montenegro told IPS.
The charges are unfounded, because at that time therapeutic abortion was legal, said Montenegro, the political coordinator of the Nicaraguan Autonomous Women’s Movement.
Women’s organisations are fighting for the repeal of the October 2006 law that criminalised therapeutic abortion, said Montenegro, a former FSLN member who is one of the country’s leading women’s rights activists.
Before the law came into force, the Criminal Code permitted termination of pregnancy when the mother’s physical or mental health was in danger, including psychological harm from pregnancy arising from rape, when certified by at least three doctors.
“If this were influenza, a national epidemic would already have been declared,” Montenegro said, referring to the deaths caused by the criminalisation of any kind of abortion.
IPS: The Autonomous Women’s Movement has reported government harassment of some activists. What sort of things are happening?
SOFÍA MONTENEGRO: There is harassment of civil society organisations, especially those involved in the struggle for human rights. But we particularly protest the accusation against nine women activists, relating to the case of a nine-year-old girl who became pregnant after she was raped by her stepfather.
These women helped find a solution for the little girl. She had an abortion, which at the time was permitted under the constitution.
After the right to therapeutic abortion was revoked, an agency with ties to the Catholic Church and to the government brought a lawsuit against these women, which is completely groundless.
IPS: What arguments have been presented by the defence?
SM: They have repeatedly argued that the accusation is invalid and should be dismissed, but it is being upheld. And as in Nicaragua the justice system is being increasingly used for political ends, these women have a sword of Damocles hanging over their heads.
IPS: What about the judges?
SM: Seventy five percent are controlled by the governing party, so there is no independent justice system. The state powers are subordinated to Ortega’s will. This government has trampled on the constitution since its very first day in office.
IPS: How did therapeutic abortions come to be criminalised?
SM: The Church had always wanted to repeal that right. The appropriate conditions were created by the political opportunism of Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo. For electoral reasons, they aligned themselves more closely with the Church in order to neutralise its influence.
It was the votes of FSLN lawmakers, not the right, that made the repeal of therapeutic abortion possible. It was a betrayal of women, who were key allies of the 1979 Sandinista Revolution.
IPS: Could unconstitutionality be used as an argument, as it was in Colombia in order to decriminalise abortion under certain circumstances?
SM: Thirty-six lawsuits challenging the law as unconstitutional have been brought before the Supreme Court, but a year and a half has gone by and it still hasn’t issued a ruling.
IPS: Are there statistics indicating an increase in the mortality rate because of the law?
SM: It’s difficult to produce figures because information is withheld. In spite of the fact that there is a law on access to public information, the government keeps it all under wraps.
What we do have are estimates from organisations that monitor such cases, which indicate that 110 women have died since therapeutic abortions were banned. If this were influenza, a national epidemic would already have been declared. But the voices of women, of all the sensible people who have challenged the law, and of the international community have not been heeded.
IPS: Haven’t doctors reacted at all?
SM: They face a five-year prison sentence if they carry out an abortion, although 95 percent of Nicaraguans are against the ban. The black market for abortions has grown, and consequently the price of the illegal service has gone up.
IPS: But aren’t abortion practitioners subject to a five-year jail term?
SM: The state is not able to prosecute everyone – the problem is performing abortions in the public health service: they take away your license and you go to jail. As always, the problem hits poor women the hardest. Well-off women can go to Costa Rica, or even Cuba. Women in the FSLN go to Cuba for abortions.
There is an appalling double standard here. This explains the radicalisation of the women’s movement, which has declared itself a social movement in opposition. If the government won’t recognise us as citizens, we will not recognise its authority.
IPS: What are the relations between the Church and the government like now?
SM: There is a concordat between the government and one sector of the Catholic Church hierarchy, and also with Protestant churches. Ortega created a National Reconciliation Commission, presided by Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo.
Meddling by the Church in politics is outrageous. Although Nicaragua is a secular state, there is confusion now between state, Church and family. You could say we have reverted to the Middle Ages.
IPS: What role does the opposition play?
SM: The Supreme Electoral Council has just cancelled the legal status of two parties, the Sandinista Renewal Movement which was founded by FSLN dissidents, and the Conservative Party, by a resolution that is seen as arbitrary by civil society organisations that act as election observers. These groups say that the parties had met all the requirements to be legally registered for the municipal elections in November.
IPS: What is the Liberal Party (an FSLN ally) doing?
SM: It is subordinate to the FSLN because of the imprisonment of its leader, former president Arnoldo Alemán (1997-2002, convicted in 2003 for corruption and sentenced to 20 years in prison, which he is serving under house arrest). Ortega uses the threat of incarcerating him, and Alemán gives in, in order to stay out of jail. They have a mutual need of each other, partly to establish a rather forced two-party system.
IPS: Given this scenario, what do you think might happen in the November municipal elections?
SM: The people can declare the elections void. Either there are free and fair elections, or there are none at all. A balance must be maintained, there is consensus on this. It (democracy) has cost us too much.
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Daisy No. 107 Model 36 Buck Jones Special is trombone action, 500 shot, BB gun. They were manufactured between 1934 and 1942. This one is a first variant and has a spinning needle on the compass. It also features a sundial with a hole for inserting a stick or toothpick. Marked Plymouth Michigan.
This was Daisy’s 2nd Hollywood star sponsored air rifle. Contrary to popular belief, the Buck Jones Special was the only Daisy air rifle to feature a compass in the stock. Vintage Red Ryder’s did not have one (as was in “A Christmas Story”).
The metal has a lot of patina, and about 50% of the original finish. The wood stock has a little wear, but is pretty good for the age. The needle fell off the compass, but is still inside the casing.
This one’s been cleaned, lubed, and resealed in our shop. Velocity was tested at around 210 fps.
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ARCHICAD 14 Italian Version Released
BUDAPEST, July 9 – GRAPHISOFT® announced today that the Italian version of ARCHICAD® 14 has been released.
The Italian version is the sixth of 26 local versions in ARCHICAD 14’s global release schedule, and follows the release of the International, German, Austrian, New Zealand, and US versions. All local versions are planned to reach the market by the end of Q3 2010.
For more information about the Italian version, please visit http://www.cigraph.it/cigraph/index.jsp.
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Opinion 'dulce et decorum est' - a pennlive veterans day tradition continues | editorial the old lie: dulce et decorum est pro patria mori owen's poem recognized the futility of war we join . Dulce et decorum est a poem by wilfred owen (1893-1918) as a writer of some good, some bad, and mostly mediocre poetry, i have often wondered what it is that makes a great poem great. Dulce et decorum esti have chosen to review the poem dulce et decorum est by wilfred owen the poem is about the horrors of world war one that the soldiers would have to live though during the war. His poem 'dulce et decorum est' is a form of rebuke towards those who take the idea war in vain, and dishonour the dead by glamorising the loss of life to conclude, my opinion of both pieces of poetry is that i am able to empathise with each writer in turn, the emotions of the prospect of a war and the excitement of change, the experiences . Dulce et decorum est dulce et decorum est is a poem written by poet wilfred owen in 1917, during world war i, and published posthumously in 1920 dulce et decorum est uses gruesome imagery to narrate the horrors of a gas attackowen's poem is known for its horrific imagery and condemnation of war.
Dulce et decorum est analysis – essay example this poem written by wilfred owen is set during the world war i although, a lot had been written on this subject, and one may find tons of information about the events, persons and so on, but this information will not help the reader to understand and grasp the atmosphere at the battlefield. Brief summary of the poem dulce et decorum est it's just another day on the battlefields of world war ias our speaker lets us know right away, however, normal isn't a word that has any meaning for the soldiers anymore. Wilfred owen's poem - dulce et decorum est - with notes - the gas poem - about a gas attack in the first world war. This is my still-'rough' draft of a poetry essay i did for standard grade english the poem's author is wilfred owen and the poem is titled 'dulce et “dulce et decorum est” - essay a poem ‘dulce et decorum est’ by wilfred owen conveys the horrors of war and uncovers the hidden truths of tread the essay free on booksie.
The poem we have been analysing in class, dulce et decorum est, was written by a man named wilfred owen wilfred owen was a soldier in the first world war and was born on the 18th of march 1893, and died on the 4th of november 1918, a week before the end of the first world war. At pennlive opinion, we've been marking the historical roots of the holiday by re-running one of the enduring poems of the world war i era, dulce et decorum est, by wilfred owen, an english . Analysis of dulce et decorum est by wilfred owen based on the poem of dulce et decorum est, by wilfred owen owens war poetry is a passionate expression of outrage at the horrors of war and of pity for the young soldiers sacrificed in it.
‘dulce et decorum est’ essay for years, war and the honour of war has been built up and glorified 'unfairly by the media in cartoons, movies, games, news and. Dulce et decorum est (read here) is a poem written by wilfred owen during world war i, and published posthumously in 1920 the latin title is taken from the roman . Dulce et decorum est is a poem written by poet wilfred owen in 1917, during world war i, and published posthumously in 1920 owen's poem is known for its horrific imagery and condemnation of war it was drafted at craiglockhart in the first half of october 1917 and later revised, probably at . Dulce et decorum est poems are one of the most powerful ways to convey an idea, message or opinion the poem dulce et decorum est, a war poem by wilfred owen, makes effective use of these devices . Dulce et decorum est summary there was no draft in the first world war for british soldiers it was an entirely voluntary occupation, but the british needed soldiers to fight in the war therefore, through a well-tuned propaganda machine of posters and poems, the british war supporters pushed young and easily influenced youths into signing up .
- analysis of dulce et decorum est by wilfred owen based on the poem of dulce et decorum est, by wilfred owen owens war poetry is a passionate expression of outrage at the horrors of war and of pity for the young soldiers sacrificed in it. “dulce et decorum est pro patria mori” is an ‘old’ lie told to youths ardent of joining the army not only are the targeted victims oppressed, but the . Dulce et decorum est comparison survive due to this conflicting opinion this poem is in contrast with the poem “dulce et decorum est” which has negative views . Dulce et decorum est is without a doubt one of, if not the most, memorable and anthologized poems in owen's oeuvre its vibrant imagery and searing tone make it an .
Remember lieutenant dan in forrest gumphe's from a later war, but we're betting that his tone is pretty much the voice in your head when you read dulce et decorum est. Dulce et decorum est and charge of the light brigade both share similarities and many differences owen makes it apparent to the reader that he is sceptical by the language of poets who have declared the glory of dying in war (such as charge of the light brigade). Please give me a short view and your own personal opinion, it is part of my epq work as secondary evidence help is much appreciated xd.

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Expression of PTEN and MUC4 May Help Predict Disease Progression in Patients with Endometriosis
MM Gondra, SM Lele, K Martin, SK Batra, S Johansson, JS Davis, S Remmenga. University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Background: Molecular markers that may serve as risk factors for progression of cases with endometriosis to carcinoma have not been clearly delineated. In this study, we examined the expression of p53, PTEN and MUC4 in ovarian endometriosis associated and unassociated with ovarian borderline neoplasia/carcinoma to determine if differential expression of these genes may help in predicting disease progression.
Design: 231 consecutive cases of ovarian borderline neoplasia/carcinoma from 1996-2006 at our institution were examined for presence of concomitant endometriosis. Twenty nine cases of endometriosis without any history of ovarian neoplasia were randomly selected as controls. Expression of p53 and PTEN was studied using commercially available monoclonal antibodies. MUC4 expression was studied using a monoclonal antibody prepared in our laboratory. Immunostained slides were assessed using the H-score (summation of the product of staining intensity and proportion of cells staining) independently by two pathologists.
Results: Of the 231 cases studied 33 had concomitant endometriosis. Of these 33 cases, 13 cases of ovarian neoplasia (9 carcinoma, 4 borderline) with concomitant endometriosis had retrievable tissue for analysis. All 29 cases of ovarian endometriosis in patients without a history of ovarian neoplasia had retrievable tissue for study. None of the foci of endometriosis examined were morphologically atypical. The expression of PTEN (number of cases and H-score) was higher in the controls (62%) as compared to the cases (31% endometriosis; 8% neoplasia). More controls (79%) expressed MUC4 than cases (31% endometriosis; 46% neoplasia). Difference in expression of p53 within endometriosis was not significant between controls (20%) and cases (15%), although more tumors expressed p53 (69%).
Conclusions: Loss of PTEN and MUC4 expression likely play a role in the progression of endometriosis to neoplasia. These markers may help predict which cases of endometriosis will progress to neoplastic transformation.
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Lawyers have embraced mobile computing at a much faster rate than other types of emerging technologies. In fact, according to the American Bar Association’s 2013 legal technology survey, nearly 91% of lawyers now use smartphones in their law practices, up from 89% in 2012. Tablet use has also increased quickly, with 48% of lawyers reporting that they now use tablets in their law practices, up from 33% in 2012.
Those are impressive numbers considering that the iPhone was first released in 2007 and the iPad became available to the public in just 2010. So in less than a decade, these mobile tools have become commonplace in law offices, and tablet continues to rise.
And it’s not just practicing lawyers who use tablets. Believe it or not, judges do, too. In fact, not only do some of them use tablets — some of them rely on their tablets to get their jobs done. Judge Richard Wesley of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is one of those judges. In this two-part series, I’m going to share with you how he uses his iPad to increase his efficiency on the bench and what he thinks about the effects of technology on the legal profession.


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Medical Leave of Absence
Georgetown University is interested in supporting the success of its students and the safety and welfare of the community. Students should consider requesting a medical leave of absence (MLOA) for situations that significantly limit their ability to function successfully or safely in their role as students. The mental health situations below are examples of some reasons why a student might request a leave of absence:
- mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and eating disorders
- alcohol or drug evaluation and treatment
Students should visit Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) to receive more advice about a medical leave of absence for a mental health condition. For specifics regarding a MLOA for mental health conditions, follow the procedures outlined below.
Procedures and Forms
- How Does a Medical Leave of Absence Work?
- Brief Overview of Medical Leave of Absence Process
- Release of Information Form
- Instructions for Completing Authorization For Release of Information Form
- Advantages of a Medical Leave of Absence
- Community Provider Report Form
- Finding a Provider


POTTERS boss Malcolm Vasey moved swiftly to allay fears that young rider Ben Reade had broken his neck during Sunday’s victory.
Stoke’s 43-50 win over Newport Hornets in the National League opener was marred by a nasty crash involving Reade – who was hospitalised – in heat nine.
But Vasey reported on Monday: “We have been informed that he has ligament and muscle damage to his neck.
“He apparently wants to be back racing as soon as possible, but it looks like he is obviously out of Friday’s league match against Hackney so we will have to consider our options for the meeting.”
The reassuring news has allowed Vasey and Reade’s team-mates to concentrate on taking the positives from the four-point haul.
The Potters opened up a 20-10 lead after five heats when Jaimie Pickard and Simon Lambert took maximum points in their opening two races and Gareth Isherwood and Tony Atkin combined for a 4-2 win in heat three.
They held an 11-point advantage after 11 heats when Lambert took victory from Todd Kurtz.
And it was all over when Atkin and James Sarjeant took a comfortable 5-1 in the penultimate heat.
Promoter Dave Tattum said: “It was the perfect start to the league season and it shows how well the team has gelled.”


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Whether you’re coming for a simple meal with friends or holding a full banquet with up to 180 guests you will always get the best food and service at Fiorillo"s. We offer delicious food, great service and a wonderful atmosphere. Fiorillo's restaurant has been family owned and operated since 1972. Fiorillo"s reputation has been built on consistency, quality, and generous portions.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: T-F 11:30am-4:00pm
Dinner: T-W 4:00pm-10:00pm
Dinner: Sa 4:00pm-11:00pm
$30 and under
Private Party Facilities:
Fiorillo's Banquet room is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, or weddings
Private Party Contact:
Michael Fiorillo: (888) 689-7059
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine
Fiorillo’s Ratings and Reviews
I've been coming to Fiorillo's for years, even before they moved to the current location from El Camino. I used to eat there with family every two or three weeks but dropped off for the last few years. We decided to give it a try and went there with family group of 6 for a 6:45 PM Saturday evening dinner reservation.
Parking was terrible.
Even with a reservation It took about 10 minutes to be seated after checking in, then we were left alone for about 25 minutes with our waitress oblivious to our sitting there while she took care of tables beside us. The place seemed to be totally disorganized with some staff just walking around tripping over themselves rather than helping out.
We finally asked our waitress for help and she said she would be back....took our order 5 minutes later and things got a little better. Appetizers finally arrived about an hour after we sat down. Bread arrived after appetizers.
Waitress tried hard but was stretched too thin to cover tables until diners started leaving. By then we could not wait to finish and leave.
Really wish I had gone elsewhere. It was just too much work to try and make this place work to modest expectations. Things have changed and the current owners/managers seem to have lost the recipe on service. It used to be a great family place. Food was still good for family fare but just not worth the hassle you have to go through.
We dined here for the second time recently and enjoyed our meal. The vibe is sort of upscale diner, but the food and service are good. I had petrale sole and veggies, which was prepared with a caper wine sauce, and a house salad. The fish tasted very fresh and was a good sized portion. We had some sort of small breadsticks served to the table when we sat down and then a seeded bread with salad. Other family members had pasta and pizza, which looked pretty standard and they said were good. Overall it was a good meal and I would go back more often if the restaurant was closer to home.
This was my first time for dinner and it was on Valentine's Day, which did make it a little more crowded as expected. Although we had reservations we still had to wait about 20 minutes. Our server either was new or not experienced as she seemed to forget our order and had to come back and have us repeat it, and she forgot our appetizer. The food was good and we will go back someday. Perhaps another server would be more attentive.
Been going to this restaurant for many years and it never disappoint me. Food is always good and the sesame bread is my favorite. It is always good for group parties or for two people. I was glad that I got the accommodation on Valentine Day when I am unable to get reservation from other restaurants. I told my husband that I want to celebrate Valentine every year at Fiorillo's.
We had a group dinner with 10 people and the staff was very polite and helpful, the food was very good overall and everyone had a good time. We had appetizers, salads, main entress and beer and wine. The prices were very fair and you got a lot for your money!! I would reccomend for a business dinner anytime. We will be going back as it's very convenient location to our office.
I've been going to this restaurant (at current and former location) for as long as I can remember. The food here is amazing, on this last visit the restaurant had a banquet going on in the hall and a large group of at least 30 people sitting in the middle of the restaurant. As a result the restaurant was very loud, I could barely hear my wife sitting next to me let alone people across the table. The kitchen was backed up but eventually delivered excellent food. I will avoid this restaurant next time if the noise goes out the door like it did the other night. Any other time I would surely return as the food quality has never left me down and I have never left hungry!
Recently celebrated my mom's 90th @ Fiorillo's with a group of 9 family members. We were pampered with great service and yummy food! The menu was extensive and moderately priced. In checking out the property, it appears they have a very nice bar area and a separate banquet room. Very nice ambiance! I would highly recommend this restaurant!
We felt like we were in bad episode of kitchen nightmares. We waited an hour and 15 minutes for our entrees. Meanwhile people sat after us served faster and it was clear they were friends of gentleman who either owned the place or was manager. He was going table to table of people he knew. Our waitress tried very hard but struggled to get things right like the drinks. We asked for wine recommendation and she went ask " wine guy" he only recommended host expensive on the menu no second choices or what might go well with what we were eating. Food left alot to be desired as well. Veal that was ordered was like a rubber sole of a shoe....
Great place for the whole family or overnight guests. Full bar, adequate wine list, and a menu that should satisfy even the pickiest of diners.
Our group of five adults was promptly seated and recognized by the server. Everyone was happy with the appetizers, their entree and the very reasonable prices.
We will return.
Food was so-so, definitely expected more for the price. Location is a bit odd, in that it is at the very end of El Camino, and a bit removed from other establishments. The interior was spacious and has lot of potential, if only they worked on fixing the quality of food. Eggplant parmesan and the tomato basil pasta were average / below-average, and fell short in the flavor department.
we had never been to this restaurant and were very pleasantly surprised to get a reservation since we called at the last minute on a Friday night for a party of 5.
we assumed that the food may not be fabulous, but we were visitors in town and we did not want to go the fast food route.
we were very happy with the menu, the service and the food was flavorful and the portions satisfactory for everyone in our party.
there was no attempt to disguise good Italian food with odd ingredients or experimental additions.
and as it turned out, the restaurant filled up to capacity later in the evening-so we may have just been lucky to get in.
We were on a date night and shows this restaurant because it had a lot of good reviews. The highlight of our evening was the wine we brought and the lobster corn chowder which was delicious. From there it went downhill, we had their tilapia with scallops special and veal cutlet special. The veal was overcooked and covered with with canned mushrooms the scalloped potatoes tasted like they were out of a box. This is probably why the flys stayed at our table. What was supposed to be a romantic evening out wound up going into the garbage can and cost me $135. What scares me was how many four-star and five-star reviews they had. It was a total waste of time and money we will never go back or recommend this restaurant to anyone!!!!
Fiorillos is our go to restaurant for spdcial occasions. We've been going for years. The sole is always a winner. It is lemony though. Mushroom bordelaise is delicious, make sure to sop up the sauce with the bread they serve, so good. The marinated beef salad is also very tasty. The service is always great.
This was our 1st Fiorillo experience and it was a good one ! We were very impressed with the food and service even though our server was very busy taking care of her tables we still had a positive dinner out! The stuffed mushroom, meal, and wine were all excellent! Even the bread was hot fresh and awesome! We will definitely be back and tell our friends about our find!
My husband and I have passed Fiorillo's a few times the past two years while visiting our son at SCU.and finally decided to try this restaurant to see if it was any good. It had mostly great reviews and so we were excited to try it. We invited a few of our son's college friends so we were a party of 9. I didn't think you could ruin Italian food but they did. I love eggplant parmesan and I only ate half of the portion they gave me. It was one of the worst eggplant parmesan I ever had. One of my son's buddy had gnocchi with meat sauce which he had a few bites of. He said the meat sauce didn't even taste like meat. Really? Another had the shrimp fettucine with cream sauce--too salty. I can go on and on. Never come back!! So very disappointed.
Fiorillo’s is one of those great restaurants for dinner with family and friends. The have a very good wine list and a good liquor list. I would like to see them add Oban 14yo to the list, but that is hardly a distinguishing characteristic. The menu offers a great selection, and the food never disappoints. Finally, the service is very good.
I travel to Santa Clara a couple of times a year. I try to dine at Fiorillo's once each time.
Sat night dinner was great. Food, service, wine, dessert were all superb. There wasn't a banquet going on that night, so I can't speak to the comments others have made about difficulty finding a parking spot or wait staff being preoccupied. This was a wonderful surprise to find a place where every single table of patrons seemed to know each other and the staff. Will definitely come again.
I have passed by this place many times and have never tried it until now. Went after a concert at Santa Clara University and was pleasantly surprised. The food was very good and good size portions. The service was excellent and the overall dining experience was top notch. I would highly recommend this place. Open til 11 on the weekends make it even a nicer find
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KTM's X-bow will form the underpinnings and running gear for Abarth's limited edition, mid-engined two-seater due out in 2013 according to senior sources in the Italian company.
It's claimed that Abarth will receive rolling chassis from the Austrian manufacturer and then install its own MultiAir 1.8-liter turbo engine producing 180-190 bhp and transmission plus unique interior and exterior design and trim.
With a suggested price tag of £$67,000 to $80,000 a number of business cases are being studied: it could be a low volume, 1500-2000 a year, production run or a limited edition with production spread over two-three years.
Sources confirmed Abarth had been in discussion with Lotus about using the Elise chassis and running gear, but its relatively old technology – it dates back to the mid-1990s – and comparatively high price persuaded Abarth to look elsewhere.
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Aussie music biz pitches ambitious plan to government: 5% global share by 2030
The Australian music industry has made an ambitious pitch to the Federal government, to help it grow its market share in the $17.4 billion global recorded music market from its current 1% to 5% by the year 2030.
The submission was made by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) following consolation with APRA AMCOS, Association of Artist Managers (AAM), Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) and the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Limited (PPCA).
The peak groups met last week to respond to the government’s House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts’ inquiry into the Australian music industry.
In the wake of ARIA figures that the local music industry posted the best revenue growth in twenty years after a period of “challenge and disruption”, minister for arts and communications Mitch Fifield called for an inquiry into how the government could best push the growth even more.
ARIA told the Committee: “Today the Australian recording industry is a digital growth industry.
“After a long period of challenge and disruption, the music business has evolved to embrace the growing online and global marketplace.
“There remain significant challenges for the industry to overcome in order for Australian artists, labels and the local industry to thrive in this global marketplace – and ARIA welcomes the Committee’s inquiry to investigate the way the Australian music industry can continue to grow sustainably.
“Our local performers and songwriters play an important role in reflecting and recording our cultural identity – telling our stories from our own unique perspective – and increasingly are taking these songs to the world.”
In its submission, ARIA points out that achieving the 5% share in twelve years could be done through:
- creators’ rights;
- local content;
- music cities and live music; and
- music education
The Committee is chaired by Luke Howarth MP who said when the inquiry was convened:
“Australian music is loved at home and around the world for its creative talent and innovation.
“The committee wants to hear how Australian composers, songwriters, performers, and producers can expand their reach and better compete with overseas artists.”
According to the London-based International Federation of Phonographic Industries (IFPI)’s 2018 report, Australia is ranked #8 in the world’s music markets.
The list is topped by the US, followed by Japan, Germany, UK, France, South Korea and Canada.

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* I haven’t been writing for the blog for a long time. And that is a disgusting thing. Finally decided to stop being lazy and challenge myself with one story everyday. Do let me know what you think of these series of short stories, that will be my incentive to write*
As the day ended, the hues of pink evening sky changed to the mundane black of the night. Asha followed her evening routine before putting up a fake mask of effrontery on her face.
She sat in the moonlit balcony of her one bedroom house on the second floor, sipping milky and heavily sweetened tea; something she drank every evening before leaving for work. She would be rendered homeless, if her landlords ever discovered what she did for a living.
Asha had acquired the dilapidated flat after an arduous search; one of her regular clients from work had helped her get it. It was close to impossible for an audacious single mother to find a habitat in a small town like Lakshmigarh, especially when she claimed to work night shifts at a call centre.
The gaunt woman on the first floor always gave Asha dubious looks whenever they passed each other. It was because of her thirteen year old daughter, Neha, Asha had decided to move into a proper house. A brothel was not an ideal place for a child to grow up in. Neha had picked up uncouth language from the pimps and prostitutes in the brothel. She used words she didn’t know the meaning of at school.
Four years back Neha’s school had summoned Asha, after Neha had hit and called her classmate a ‘sisterfucker’ .That coming from a nine-year old had flabbergasted her teachers. Listening to them morosely, Asha decided to make the move. She did not want her daughter to become what she was and wanted to keep her away from the deleterious world of sex trafficking and prostitution.
Neha was now old enough to understand that her mother was a prostitute. This was a fact that remained tacit between the two. What she thought of it, no one knew.
Being a Saturday evening, there was going to be fewer customers to serve. People did not frequent the brothel much on weekends. The older men did not have excuses for to cover-up their absence on non-working days and preferred spending time with family. The younger still came.
The iniquitous business started at 9pm on Saturdays and Sundays, instead of the usual 7pm, allowing Asha two hours away from the clutches she wanted to free herself from, two hours less of being in clothes she abhorred and two hours less to pretend she liked fucked by strange men.
Realizing it was 8pm, she hastily finished her tea, went inside and instructed Neha to heat her dinner and have it. She was not going to be back until 7am the next morning. She generally came just in time to see Neha off to school. Once Neha left, rest of the day was spent sleeping.
The brothel was in a covert corner of Laxmigarh, where no one except people seeking unsolicited sex treaded. Asha ambulated in the alleys of the town, which looked like a ghost town by 9pm. Very few people ventured outside at night and those who did weren’t generally doing it for the right reasons. She never availed a rickshaw, not that they weren’t available at night, she preferred walking.
As soon as Asha entered the dimly lit insides of the brothel, Shyam, her pimp, said, “Arre, Asha, why are you late, I have been waiting for you, there is a special demand for you tonight. Be quick and change, can’t keep the customers waiting.
The brothel did not look like one from the exteriors. It was like any other house with two stories. During the day, it looked like a completely different place. Most of the prostitutes stayed there unlike Asha. They did not have to pay anything, apart from that saved them from the hassle of looking for a house in the town. They disguised the place to make it look like a working people and college student hostel during the day.
Every girl was allotted a room, rooms had been categorized is three ways-silver, gold and king. Asha was the queen of a king room, she had experience and was one of the most sought after girls.
“Who is he? Has he come here before?” Asha asked.
“I don’t keep track the visitors” answered Shyam brusquely. “Now rush, don’t keep him waiting, bad for business” he said with a wink.
Asha sighed and made her way to the top floor into her king quarters. She did not encounter anyone, everyone was busy, it was prime time.
She opened the door; her dress was laid on the bed already. It was a scintillating red dress; on the floor next to the bed were her six-inch boots. It was not pragmatic to put all these things on; she would have to be austere for the act. Generally, the clothes came off within the first five minutes.
She quickly put on the lipstick, the darkest shade of red, applied body glitter and changed. This ritual of dressing up scantily took her roughly three minutes. Three minutes for transition into a world where she had no daughter, the world where she was valued and the world that made her life meaningful and meaningless at the same time.
This world where she was valued gave her no identity, and the world where she had an identity gave her no value. She was torn apart between these two worlds, neither bolstered her, she let herself be meandered by both.
She sat on the bed, in anticipation, although this was not the first time someone had specially asked for her, but encounters like these made her eager. Not because of sex, that was something she never looked forward to anymore. She remembered when she started as a fifteen year old, she was petrified, men intimidated her in the beginning but eventually she got used to it. There were times when she wanted to flee away from the brothel but she did not know what she’d do to earn money. This was all she knew to do, she never learnt anything else.
The door opened, a tall, lean man smoking a cigarette came in. He wore glasses and was nothing like any of the customers she had entertained before. He wore a black business suit, his tie loose, looking closely she saw his eyes were bloodshot. She stood up with the intention to seduce him. The purpose of entering that room was lucid and the time was evanescent, no one wanted to waste time on obsolete things.
She went to him, unbuttoned his blazer and threw it on the couch. Next, she removed his glasses and placed them nicely on the table. He had not given any reaction until now and just kept standing uprightly. She pulled him closer by his tie, their bodies were now touching, and she could smell the mixture of smoke and alcohol on his breath. He had not even uttered a single word. Asha was baffled but understood, sometimes they took their time. The more time they took, the better it was for Asha, it meant more money.
She grazed her hand through his hair; they were nice, silky hair, like a woman’s. He suddenly shoved her away and sat down on the couch where his blazer was.
“What happened?” she asked.
He shook his head, stood up and came to her.
“Why does a beautiful and able woman like you do all this for money?” he said in a deep voice.
“That’s not for you to know, be quick, there are other people waiting. Do not waste both your and my time.”
“You are right, I don’t have to know this, sorry for being intrusive. Shall we begin?”
Questions like these meant the end of spontaneity for Asha. They got her thinking, why and how she had got her here. Her focus drifted from work to her cobwebbed past that was long gone.
She was fifteen when her mother died, she had never seen her father, and there were no siblings. When her mother died, she had nowhere to go, she knew of her father’s brother who had a huge business there. She didn’t know what the business was, with no clue and helpless, Asha went to her uncle. He took her to Laxmigarh, a town she had never been to and just heard of.
He introduced her to prostitution, a part of the business he ran. The business included kidnapping or luring girls from the rural areas of Eastern UP, Bihar and Nepal. Sometimes they enticed these girls on the pretext of getting them lucrative jobs. It was a massive racket. Since then, there had been no looking back for Asha.
In the nascent days she had found the entire brothel and the people there odious but as days and years passed she was inured to the world of prostitution.
The man grabbed her by the waist, and caught her unawares while she was in a daze. He slipped his hand inside her dress and started fondling her. She decided to let him do whatever he wanted and just move with the flow. They moved towards the bed.
He removed the red dress that had now clung to her body for longer than usual. He embraced her and began to kiss her. Just as their lips touched, there was a knock on the door.
They ignored it.
Getting no response, the person knocked again and this time louder and gradually started banging the door.
“Stop everything and come out, we are in trouble. Be quick, abandon whatever you are doing” said the person outside in an alarmed voice. Asha recognized the voice; it was Anil, the boy who did all the odd jobs for the brothel inmates.
Asha in a panic pushed the man away and instructed him not to open the door, until she came back. She went inside to get into her normal clothes.
She wondered what might have gone so wrong, this had never happened before. The worst fear, police was paid off by the brothel once every month, to keep the place running without any hindrance.
She came into the room, to find the man missing and door flung open. There was absolute commotion outside.
“Don’t let anyone get out of the premises, make sure every room here is empty and assemble them at the reception area” said someone in a domineering tone.. To her horror, Asha saw the man giving all instructions was in the police uniform.
Apparently the worst had come true. But she wondered how? Had there been a disagreement with the police? It seemed an unlikely thing to happen. She was petrified; and had no idea of what was going to happen next.
She did not want to leave the room and just as this thought crossed her mind, a police constable came inside.
“ Chalo, what are you thinking? Is there anyone else in this room?” he said.
She shook her head and moved out of the room. The corridor was full of people, there were the customers rushing out, they obviously didn’t want to be found here during a police raid, a few prostitutes were screaming and pushing the policemen away.
Rani was climbing down the stairs forlornly, when Asha caught up with her.
“What went wrong tonight?” Asha asked.
“A new Superintendent of Police got transferred to Laxmigarh; he got a tip off about the entire trade and instructed his team to conduct a search tonight. The officer who used to take a bribe from us, could not do anything about it” Rani told her.
“Where did this Superintendent get the information from?”
“That no one knows, but they say he is here tonight, he posed as a customer to be sure of the entire affair.”
As they reached the reception area, they saw everyone lined up. The siren of police jeeps could be heard.
“Everyone is here, sir. We have checked all rooms and they are all empty. Let us start taking them to the police station” said one of the inspectors to a man whose back was towards Asha.
The words police station sent a chill down her spine. What would her daughter do if she was arrested? This was a peril of being a prostitute; you could not have a normal life. The normal was bound to be disrupted by something like this.
“Good job, check once more. Call the media, seal this place. Get these people to the station and interrogate them there itself. Register a FIR against the owner of this place” said the man who had been addressed as sir by the inspector.
He turned and to Asha’s surprise it was the man who had been in her room sometime back. She was shocked, is that why he seemed so reluctant to have sex? How had he come to know about her and specially demanded for her?
He saw her gaping at him and came to her.
“Next time before you tell your neighbours, you work at a call centre, make sure it exists. The call centre you kept pretending to work in was closed seven months back. Your neighbours suspected you reported to the police .We have been keeping a close watch on your everyday activities since then. Your daughter will be taken care of; she is going to an orphanage” saying this he walked away.
Asha was handcuffed and made to sit in a police jeep, she looked outside. She was going to the prison for a crime she never wanted to commit and her daughter was going to bear the brunt of it. It was a vicious circle; she was now part of a third world, unwillingly again.


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My son Ryan’s favorite dish is Biscuits and gravy. I have not made Biscuits and Sausage Gravy since we went gluten-free four years ago.
We were in Austin, Texas last weekend for the gluten-free Expo and went to a great little restaurant that was 100% gluten free. One of the dishes they served was chicken fried steak with sausage gravy. I came home on a mission to figure out how to make homemade biscuits and gravy for Ryan again.
There are so many things you can do with sausage gravy. I used this recipe for my biscuits and gravy and Chicken fried steak. It is a good recipe to do meal planning with, it works for breakfast, brunch and dinners.
I used the recipe for drop biscuits from the Namaste website. For the recipe from their website click here.
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Drop Biscuits -Namaste All purpose Gluten Free flour recipe
Brown sausage in a large, heavy skillet or dutch oven on medium heat. Break apart as sausage browns
Add butter to browned sausage, heat until butter is melted
Add flour a little at a time until it is incorporated into the sausage
Add half of the milk and stir well. Cook for about 10 minutes be sure to keep adding the rest of the milk as the gravy thickens stirring well, generally 1/2 cup at a time
Add the seasonings and adjust spices according to your taste.
Combine egg and milk and set aside
Cut in butter with two pastry knives or pastry cutter until butter is the size of small peas.
Add wet ingredients all at once and toss gently with a fork until mixture barely stays together
Drop batter onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
This Biscuits and Sausage Gravy is gluten free.


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Where do you get your local honey from? The difference between wildflower and clover honey is flavor. Honey made from different clovers might have different tastes, so clover honey made from various clover plants are commonly mixed (during processing) to produce a uniform taste. Pure & Natural Wildflower Honey. But that’s not all that happens to a queen bee. For instance, Peace River honey is famous for its clover honey. Some people don’t like wildflower honey that is darker. As I grew older and finally had a farm, bee keeping was definitely on my bucket list of things to explore. Clover honey is one of the most popular varieties and likely the kind sitting on the table at brunch. Due to the stronger flavor of wildflower honeys, you will taste more of the flavor of the honey in your finished product. Nectar from Poppy, bee balm, bellflower, baby blue eyes, etc. The best clover honey comes from a 4-leaf clover found at the end of rainbow. If you choose to click through and make a purchase I will receive a percentage of the sale, at no additional cost to you. I’m also concerned it might be bad! People have their choices. I personally don’t think that is a bad thing. Honey can be classified as raw or processed honey. Clover vs. Wildflower Honey. Time of year often effects the taste of the honey. Both clover and wildflower honey have a raw and processed form of honey. Honey has so many variations like alfalfa, sunflower, lavender, goldenrod, wildflower, and clover honey. In terms of sweetness, all honey is sweet, and I think it can be hard to dedicate if one honey is sweeter than another. Until now, thank you for that education. It is an outstanding light honey with a flavor that is pleasing to everyone. I’m Eric : Father of 4, living just south of Ann Arbor, MI. Honey taste and color are related; the darker the color, the stronger the flavor. Raw honey may not be found easily in stores. Clover honey is honey made with nectar collected from at least 50% clover flowers. There is never any additional cost to you. I love the description from the Savannah Bee Company’s website on wildflower honey: Wildflower honey is a taste which reflects a specific part of the world during a specific time. Clover, as a leguminous plant, can increase the amount of nitrogen in the soil, prevent erosion, and even serve as fodder for livestock. Clover honey is in general milder in flavor than wildflower. With this in mind, Food Safety News decided to test over 60 different samples of store bought honey for pollen – and the results were astounding. Fake honey consists of only one-third honey, the rest is added sugar syrups that have been extracted from plants like sugar cane, corn, rice etc. We will analyze bee pollen and propolis. I think if you got a recipe that calls for honey I would opt for wildflower honey over clover. What Are the Differences Between Clover and Wildflower Honey? Of the more than 300 varieties of honey, clover and orange blossom are two of the most common. I recommend seeking out wildflower honey that specifically from different regions (such as the one pictured below). Wildflower Honey Vs Clover Honey. That being said, let us discuss some benefits of raw honey. The difference really comes down to taste. We are going to explore how these two honeys differ. Dec 30, 2018 - What is the differences : clover vs wildflower honey? Click to Order Clover Honey Click to Order Raw Clover Honey Clover honey has a pleasing, mild taste. and sign up for our exclusive honey email list. Another reason why clover honey is common is because it is mild. Which is better for you? Wildflower honey is a multifloral honey made from the nectar of different wildflowers. If so, what are the differences between clover and wildflower honey? Clover honey comes from clover blossoms. The clover in our clover honey include white Dutch clover, white blossom clover, and yellow blossom clover. To know the amount of honey to consume or use in a specific recipe, you need to know the weight of honey. Both clover and wildflower honey are sweet, some people might prefer clover honey over wildflower honey (and vice versa). The comparison with clover and orange blossom does give a good indication of the best uses of wildflower honey. The color of wildflower honey ranges from light to dark brown. Most likely wildflowers all grown in the same area where the bees are collecting from. Share your thoughts in the comment section below. Mass produce wildflower honey is mixed together from different sources to create a uniform flavor. Sage Honey has quickly become one of our favorite honeys. 6. Learn about the difference between clover and wildflower honey. Now I am learning all I can about having my own apiary. Honey has so many uses. Honey has so many uses and people just cannot get enough. Red clover, Alsike clover and the white and yellow sweet clovers are most important for honey production. You can check out this article yourself. Blueberry honey has a slight tang and a fruity flavor. Filed Under: What is the Difference Tagged With: Clover honey, Honey, Once Again, Savannah Bee Company, Widlflower honey. The type of flowers the nectar came from influences the color and flavor of the resulting honey. This liquid gold called honey has so many benefits. It is a great read. Clover honey can be both raw or regular depending on how it was processed. If you buy clover honey from a particular source that only gets their honey from one region you will taste different from year to year. Which of them do you prefer? Blackberry honey is deep and rich while still being fruity. Clover honey is in general milder in flavor than wildflower. Clover honey is packed with minerals, such as zinc, copper, magnesium, potassium, and manganese, as well as high levels of B vitamins, vitamin C, polyphenolic antioxidants, hydrogen peroxide, and calcium.There are 64 calories in a tablespoon of this honey, but no fat or cholesterol.Since there is no processing, most of these nutrients are fully retained. It has potent anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.Unfortunately,… This is one of the reasons that at every supermarket, you’ll find clover honey more than wildflowers honey. The honey is usually darker in color, with a stronger, bolder flavor. I wouldn’t give up on wildflower, find one that you might like better. If you have only had store brand clover honey this one will knock your socks off. What does a nectar source mean? Raw honey has been neither heated nor filtered. Hope you will enjoy the other posts during What’s the Difference Week! These are products and services I recommend because I use or trust them. We infuse a pure, raw Clover Honey with locally grown Applewood Smoked Chipotle Chilis, for an incredible flavor profile of: Sweet, Smokey, & Spicy. My local honey is clover or wildflower and I never had found the difference out. Have you tasted clover and wildflower honey before? Lairic, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. In general, clover honey is milder in taste than a wildflower’s. It’s flavor will not overwhelm anything you pair with it. Extracted from the flowers, organic wildflower honey consists of a multitude of bioactive plant compounds. Buckwheat is tasty on toast. It’s mild in taste and light in color, making it a popular choice among honey enthusiasts. The raw honey is any honey that strictly comes from the nectar of clovers fix! 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Counselling for Boys and Men in Taunton UK to help improve mental health
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Celebrating a rich heritage,
ready to flavor the future
We're proud of our great past, inspiring us to create new and innovative premium cocoa products in the years to come
The Dutch Heritage
Celebrating the past to flavor the future
Today we celebrate 175 years of the finest Bensdorp cocoa powders. Our rich and delightful history traces all the way back to 19th century Holland, an industrial hotbed for revolutionary cocoa processing techniques that determined the unique taste and texture of the cocoa products you enjoy today. To this moment we embrace our roots dearly, inspiring us to uphold the premium Bensdorp quality and unequalled usability and stimulating us to create innovative new products to offer you the world’s finest cocoa.
The introduction of cocoa in the Netherlands
There has been a link between the Low Countries (roughly consisting of Belgium, The Netherlands, Northern France and Western Germany) and cocoa beans for centuries. The coastal region of Northwestern Europe was annexed by the Spanish Empire in the fourteenth century, which explains the early introduction of cocoa in the area. But the Spanish held a strict monopoly over the import of the precious beans.
Dutch disobedience to the Spanish rule
It was not until the establishment of the Dutch West India Company in 1621 that the Netherlands and cocoa became permanently intertwined. The chartered company of Dutch merchants completely dismissed the Spanish embargo and imported the cocoa beans on large scale. It was then that the Port of Amsterdam earned its title as the world’s most important transit harbor for cocoa. A title it holds to this very day.
French dominion with a valuable outcome
From 1795 to 1813, the Netherlands were under French authority. By then, the Dutch West India Company had already turned trading cocoa into a lucrative business. But when Napoleon arrived, he presented the Dutch with a valuable treasure: the French Emperor taught them how to turn cocoa beans into delicious cocoa and chocolate delicacies.
Zeeland drinking chocolate
After the departure of Napoleon’s troops, the Dutch applied themselves to processing the cocoa beans they imported from their colonies Suriname, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. The Zeelanders, inhabitants of southwestern Holland, were particularly innovative and created a product called ‘Zeeland drinking chocolate’. It was made of cocoa mass compressed into small tablets and was essentially the predecessor of cocoa powder.
Revolutionary Dutch inventions
19th century Holland was a chocolate manufacturing hotbed, which gave rise to several revolutionary inventions that drastically changed the taste and texture of chocolate. In 1828 the Dutchman Coenraad van Houten invented the cocoa press, which made it possible to produce cocoa powder that was incredibly easy to dissolve in liquids. Van Houten later also invented the Dutching process, which improved the solubility of cocoa powder even more and allowed greater variation in taste and color.
19th century Amsterdam: the scene for the Bensdorp™ story
The Bensdorp story began in 1840, when Gerardus Bensdorp founded his small cocoa factory. But he wasn’t just trying his luck in an era where the Netherlands were rapidly revealing themselves as the world’s leading cocoa producer. Prior to founding his factory, Gerardus had spent seven years wandering Europe working as a chocolate and sugar manufacturer. This man knew cocoa. And the time had come to share his own recipes with the world…
Common man luxury
For a long time, chocolate was a privilege of the well-to-do. But that changed at the beginning of the 20th century when Bensdorp spearheaded the popularization of cocoa and chocolate products. Our innovative marketing techniques appealed to the common man and technical revolutions quickly led to affordable chocolate prices, causing chocolate to become part of the everyday diet in the post-World War II era.
A family business with an international scope
Gerardus Bensdorp’s recipes, know-how and passion for cocoa were passed on from generation to generation. With a sequence of Gerardus’ descendants at the helm the small traditional chocolate factory grew into a thriving business, offering delicious cocoa products to the entire world. Bensdorp even opened a sales office in the United Stated immediately after World War II. The Bensdorp brand had however already made its introduction throughout the US in the 1880’s, with president Cleveland as an avid consumer.
In 1972 Bensdorp decided to concentrate its activities solely on its core business: the production of cocoa butter and cocoa powder. And thanks to an assimilation with Barry Callebaut, the largest cocoa manufacturing group in the world, at the end of the 20th century, the funds for an extensive and highly technological R&D department became available. The resulting state-of-the-art production line meticulously facilitated our hyperspecialization. It complements us in our quest for perfection.
Our Dutch cocoa heritage now explores the world
Today, with more than 170 years of experience and a presence in 25 countries all over the world, Bensdorp has learned to create the finest high-quality cocoa powders imaginable. Our products are designed to meet the most specific food application requirements and bring the wonderful experience of chocolate flavor and color where chocolate cannot go. Our powder products truly are the world’s finest cocoa.


Montana's housing puzzle at the legislative halftime
March 15, 2023
There’s broad bipartisan agreement in the Montana Capitol that rising housing costs, driven by the state’s finite supply of homes and rapid in-migration from other states, rank among the most pressing issues facing Montana residents.
According to real estate website Zillow, the typical home price in Montana was $430,000 in January, a slight dip from last summer, but an increase of nearly double in five years. Anecdotal evidence indicates that rents are also a major pain point for many residents, particularly in tight markets around Bozeman, Missoula and the Flathead Valley.
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Major Shade: Dionne Warwick Shades Beyonce On Whether She Has Iconic Status
Dionne Warwick, the songstress who has given us 58 years of chart-topping classics such as “What The World Needs Now” and “Say A Little Prayer,” ain’t done yet. The singer has returned with a new album, aptly titled, She’s Back.
Dionne Warwick doesn’t mind doing some looking back on She’s Back, her first new studio album in five years. The 15-song set, due out May 17, includes new recordings of her hits “What the World Needs Now Is Love” and 1979’s “Deja Vu” — the latter featuring a guest appearance by Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (Billboard).
The album is filled with timeless tunes that remind you of Warwick’s stellar and solid career. The singer tells ESSENCE she’s proud of building a musical career that’s based on music that have “a beginning, a middle and an end.”
When asked if today’s music also has classics, Warwick laughed and said, firmly, “Not yet.”
“I don’t know if 10 years from now, anybody can actually sing the songs of our babies today. That’s not, as you guys say, ‘throwing shade,’ it’s looking at it with reality,” she explained.


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Easter Sunday dinner with 16 friends. Menu of spiral ham (from Costco of course), scalloped potatoes and BBQ green beans. Salads courtesy of our guests along with desserts. Larry was chef for the day. To make life simpler, I put the ham out in its foil for about an hour to warm it up. After uncovering it, I sliced off a fair amount and put the slices in our slow cooker. I added one cup of Fresca soft drink to keep the ham moist and set the timer on low for 1 and 1/2 hours. When the potatoes and beans were ready, so was the ham. A great way to serve ham for a buffet! And now for the potato recipe courtesy of Canadian Living Magazine with Larry’s modifications.
Classic Scalloped Potatoes (Canadian Living Magazine)
• Prep time 25 minutes Total time 2 hours Portion size 8
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or more
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme
• 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
• 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) milk **
• 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, (about 2 lb./900 g)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• Parmesan and old cheddar cheese shredded to taste
**or use ½ milk and ½ media crema if you are in Mexico!
In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook garlic, stirring, for 1 minute. Add flour, thyme, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk; cook, whisking constantly, until boiling and thickened, about 8 minutes.
Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Layer one-third in greased 8-inch (2 L) square baking dish or casserole dish; spread half of the onion over top. Spread some of the cheese over each layer. Repeat layers. Arrange remaining potatoes over top. Pour sauce over top, using back of knife to ease sauce between layers. Top with any remaining cheese.
Cover and bake in 350F (180C) oven for 1 hour. Uncover and bake until lightly browned and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. If necessary cover with foil to keep warm.