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The Thursday night vigil. Photo courtesy “Bring Happy Home,” Facebook photo by Karen Sanderson.
Candle light vigils were held in Prince Albert and La Ronge last night as part of the preparation for another search for a missing woman.
Forty-two-year-old Happy Mary Charles was last seen in Prince Albert in April, and since then, a number of searches have been done, but she has not been found.
Karen Sanderson helped organize the vigil in La Ronge, and says the gathering in part was to prepare for another search.
“The family has been doing searches for the last three months, and there is another one coming up this weekend, a large-scale search, and we want to start off with a vigil,” she said.
Earlier this month, there were reports that Happy Charles may have been seen in the Saskatoon area. Sanderson says nothing came of that.
“The RCMP and the city police have checked those leads, and there is no confirmation of anything, so we are still searching,” she said.
Sanderson says volunteers are needed to be part of this weekend’s search in Prince Albert.
More information on the weekend search can be found on the “Bring Happy Home” Facebook page.
Tobacco offering and a candle at the vigil. Supplied photo.


South Korea has claimed that North Korea put a new missile experience. According to the details, missile dropped into Japanese border, according to Japanese media, Japanese missiles reached Japanese airline 6 o’clock 6 minute in the morning by Japanese time. According to Japanese media, no missile was reported by damage. Japanese Prime Minister said that he would take all possible measures to protect the people. The Japanese army did not try to destroy missiles. On the other side, Pentagon also confirmed the North Korean missile experience.


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While researching the history of the First Nation people in this area for our soon to be launched Beech Forest Historic Walking and Driving Tour, it became apparent that we had to go beyond the anecdotal chat about how it is too cold and wet in this part of the Otways for indigenous people, there is no history here, that history belongs to the coast, the shorelines, after all we know about the middens there.
An afternoon spent with Richard Collopy traditional owner and custodian of Gadubanud Country, revealed so much more and was incredibly informative and a privilege as he shared his and his ancestors stories and knowledge of the history of this region. The significance of the place names was particularly enlightening about where Gadubunud and Gulidjan language and customs can be viewed in place names across the Otways;
From Colac sands and murnong lands in the early days we struggled too
Elliminite the name of the one born on the gentle slopes in the setting sun
Every place has a name that gives new purpose and direction to run
For our peoples story you can always see in naming place in song
What may seem distant, forgotten or unknown is as real as the days your soul is born
While academic research papers and other reference material provided some great information, and indeed Richard showed me a terrific collection of his reference material, nothing will beat these words and beautiful poetry that Richard provided us with.
Within the Otways and just below the surface both physically and socially today,
silently lie Traditional Songlines harmoniously dancing along rivers, around wetlands,
in seemingly hidden valleys and caves.
The cultural heritage evidence is so rich that it has been mentioned in past archaeological surveys,
that the coastal areas particularly in the Otways displays evidence of intense living landscapes sustaining multiple clan groups,
and even larger trade enterprise due to the bountiful food cycles and in such intense medicinal value.
From salt and fresh water middens, semi-permanent structures, initiation sites, local trading and tool sites that sit within the walking routes and caves that have always been treated with reverence and adorned periodically with offerings and ceremony. Though one not see this rest assured that Aboriginal Culture is alive and caretaking is going on.
The Otway's ecology is born from the womb of Gondwanna, the Flora and Fauna are the Creation of her magic and rising from ancient dinosaur times these creatures still live on. So precious are these gems that in some cases they exist nowhere else in the world.
Animal tracks-human tracks-train tracks and roads.
|Pirt Koorroot by Richard Collopy|
We are the descendants of the 'The Crowes Line' and in the Rainforest we would be
After 200 years of constant displacement from the mountains to the sea
Now happy standing under the Beech Tree, together we can welcome thee
It is this Ancient land calling us back, our histories together now are free

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Hello everybody Heidi here, and welcome back to the MakerPOP blog! I have exciting news for you today: We have a ton of new products coming to the MarkerPOP store, and one of those fabulous new brands that we are welcoming is, the Sunny Studio Stamps!
Sunny Studio stamps are such adorable and cute designs that you will love, and to celebrate the new arrival, the MarkerPOP store is offering you 20% off on all the Sunny Studio Stamps and dies on pre-order! Use the code (APR202016) at check out, but hurry because this amazing discount is only valid until 04/08/2016. I also made a card showcasing the adorable “Furever Friends” stamp and die set!
For this card I stamped and colored the images using Copic Markers, I also used the “Dienamic Blueprints 27“. It’s a fantastic die set, an essential set of dies for card making!
I stenciled the background using the “English Brick wall” stencil by My Favorite Things, and some “Worn Lipstick Distress Ink” by Ranger.
The patterned paper is from the “Let’s Polka in the Meadow” 6×6 paper pad by Lawn Fawn and I also used some “Marshmallow” cardstock by Bazzil!
I hope you enjoyed this card, don’t forget to use the discount code (APR202016) for 20% off all the Sunny Studio Stamps and dies, good until 04/08/2016
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- Okudzeto Ablakwa has stated that he together with some colleagues have made progress in getting parliament to reject the $28million car loan facility
- The car loan facility was presented before parliament for approval
- Ablakwa said together with an NPP MP, they have presented a private member’s motion which the Speaker admitted for urgent debate this week
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The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has stated that he together with some colleagues have made progress in getting parliament to reject the $28million car loan facility.
In a tweet sighted by YEN.com.gh, he said he, together with NPP MP, Patrick Boamah, sponsored a private member’s motion which the Speaker admitted for urgent debate this week.
“Glad we made major progress today in our efforts to have Parliament reject the US$28million MPs’ car loan facility. Really elated that my colleague NPP MP, Patrick Boamah and I cosponsored a private member’s motion which the Rt. Hon. Speaker admitted for urgent debate this week,” he said in a tweet.
Loan presented to parliament
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, tabled a loan agreement of $28 million before Parliament.
This loan agreement is for the purchase of 275 vehicles for members of the 8th Parliament of the fourth republic.
In a report filed by Citinews, in the papers presented to Parliament, the loan will be sourced from the National Investment Bank, NIB.
The report further indicated that each member of parliament is expected to receive over $100,000 for the purchase of a vehicle.
Repayment of loan
The Director of Public Affairs of Parliament, Kate Addo, earlier stated that Members of Parliament would pay back the car loan government is getting for them.
According to her, the backlash on Members of Parliament over the car loan agreement proposed for the purchase of vehicles for them is quite unnecessary.
In a report filed by Citi News, Kate Addo reiterated that there is no need for all the criticism since the MPs will eventually pay back the loan.
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A Study on the Relationship Between Media Reporting and the Enemy By Alex Kingsbury March 12, 2008 U.S. News & World Report The question has often been asked whether there is a causal relationship between media reporting expressing dissent or calling for withdrawals, and the actions of the enemy against us in Iraq. A pair of Harvard economists has completed a study of that and made certain findings. Learn More.
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If you are passionate about music, then you may know the value of a piano. It is one of the most pleasurable and luxurious tools. People who love music and have learned to play piano, it is a favorite pastime for the people who love music and want to spend some sweet and musical moments with their loved ones. Those individuals, who own a piano and enjoying playing it, know what valuable thing a piano is. They know what it may feel if while shifting the piano is damaged or breaks. It may hurt a lot.
There are various piano removalists company in Melbourne which provides professional and reliable service to their Melbourne residence. If you are very deeply connected with your piano and do not want it to be damaged, then you can get in touch with a professional piano mover company. Here are some of the important tips for you if you are moving your piano:-
- YOU SHOULD KNOW HOW TO BALANCE THE WEIGHT
You should be aware how to balance the weight of the piano. The piano is massive, and it has got a lightweight stand. So, it is must that you how much is the weight of your piano. If you do not want for the piano to get scratched or dented. Make sure that the piano is rightly balanced, also make sure that while transportation you are not leaning on the piano or else you may yourself be severely injured.
- IT IS NOT A JOB OF ONE PERSON
The piano is cumbersome and big. It cannot be carried away by one person. You need at least four people on each side so that the piano is moved into the truck quickly. It is also important that you take care of yourself because, while moving, it may happen that you may end up hurting yourself.
- WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES
You should not wear tight clothes and jewelry while doing the shifting work. Wear comfortable and loose clothes, because if you are uncomfortable, it may lead to some serious accidents.
- SAFETY TOOLS
You should prepare yourself and your piano before doing the shifting job. Use the trolley for the piano so you can set the piano on the flat surface. You should also have furniture strap so that you can lift the heavy piano easily. You can cover the piano for extra protection, remove the legs and carry it separately.
- KEEP THE PAINO INSIDE THE TRUCK
You should keep the piano deep inside the vehicle, so as it is the first thing that should kept inside the truck. So, that it does not get damaged and is safe inside. Apart from that should be the last thing to be removed from the truck, so that it is removed freely from the truck and it does not damage the piano while it is being offloaded from the van.
So, these are the things that should be kept in mind while the piano is being moved from the home so that it is not damaged.

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Washington -- Union officials recently urged the City
Council here to require AT&T Corp. to establish better worker-training practices at
the local Tele-Communications Inc. system once the merger between the two companies is
District Cablevision will become an AT&T franchise
after the proposed merger is finished, although the City Council still has to approve the
At the public hearing before the council's Committee
on Economic Development two weeks ago, Communications Workers of America vice president
James Irvine said customer frustration with District can be linked to TCI's
"low-road employment policies."
While AT&T is known for investing in worker training,
he said, TCI does not do so, and it excessively uses subcontracted labor.
But District disputed most of the statements that Irvine
made. For example, only 10 percent of the cable company's total work force are
contracted, system president Brad Anderson said.
"From what I saw, their presentation wasn't based
on fact," Anderson said afterward.
Peter Catucci, vice president of CWA District 2, asked the
council to require the operator to rebate customers' money for problems like service
interruptions and failure to make normal installations within seven days, according to a
union press release.
In a phone interview, Irvine said he also asked the council
to encourage AT&T to expedite a union-representation election. District is currently
Irvine said the CWA has an agreement in its contract with
AT&T guaranteeing that the company will allow a union election one year after the
final purchase of a new company, without interference from anti-union consulting groups.
Instead, he would like AT&T to grant an expedited
election soon after the transfer is complete.
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The Avengers family of books will be growing by one this coming January. After the major events of Infinity, Captain America and Tony Stark realize that the Avengers are needed on a larger scale, so begins Avengers World.
Thanks to Marvel today, we have some preview pages from the first issue to check out. From the creative team of writers Jonathan Hickman and Nick Spencer and artist Stefano Caselli comes Avengers World #1 which will arrive in comic shops on January 8th. (Source: Marvel)

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The makers of RRR launched the primary single ‘Dosti’ on Friendship Day and the music turned fashionable throughout. The makers spent Rs 3 crores for the particular video music and NTR, Ram Charan becoming a member of arms within the final thrilled the followers and the viewers. The information we hear says that this is likely one of the variations of the music. The opposite version of the music will probably be shot with all of the lead actors and technicians who’re part of this prestigious venture. This content material will probably be used through the finish title playing cards of the movie.
Relating to the movie, Dosti music will probably be used for a number of episodes all through the movie and there are a number of bit songs. The makers are at present busy designing revolutionary promotions to launch the opposite singles from the film. An enormous finances is allotted for the promotional actions of RRR. The group of RRR flew to Europe to finish the music on Ram Charan and NTR. SS Rajamouli can be centered on the post-production work of RRR that’s taking place at a quick tempo. RRR hits the screens on October thirteenth this 12 months.


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Sitar by Maestro Aloke Dasgupta is an accomplished sitar player among a small handful of North American practitioners in the ancient arts of North Indian Classical music.
Aloke Dasgupta is among the most outstanding and original sitar players in the North Indian Classical style. With a maturity of style and composition all his own, he draws the memory back nostalgically to the past greats of sitar, while at the same time revealing an awareness of contemporary, international movements, such as jazz, new age and world music. though grounded in the maihar gharana of Allauddin Khan, Aloke has rapidly assimilated phrasing and tonality from other gharanas, to pioneer a versatile originality, which has carved for him a place for himself. Indeed, Aloke has come a long way since beginning his musical training under his uncle at the age of eleven.
Erudite and articulate, with a master's degree in Ethnomusicology from San Diego State University, Aloke made his debut in 1981, at the New York Folk Festival, where he was introduced by composer-performer David Amram. Since then, it has been a steady stream of success, with acclaimed world-wide concerts in Tokyo, Osaka, Paris, Berlin, Frankfort, and numerous other cities in Europe, India and the United States, including the Lincoln Center for Arts and Performance in New York. He has played on NBC and CBS television and his performances have been broadcast live in Los Angeles (KPFK) and San Francisco (KLF) radio stations. As a composer of world music, he teamed up with Linda J. Macy (Johnson), to write a sitar-concertino which was used in a performance with San Diego State University Symphony.
He has composed several Indian-American jazz selections for the album Usha, and has published a CD of short raga-based pieces, titled "Caress of the Sitar". In 1995, Aloke was presented with the pretigious SOPAN award in Calcutta, instituted by leading intellectuals of Bengal, for creative excellence in music. Today, Aloke is a much sought after performer world-wide and, along with his wife, classical vocalist Sanjukta, runs the Raga Ranjani School of Music in Los Angeles area.
Aloke has won the hearts of critics and discerning audiences worldwide. Indeed if there is one thing that remains strongly etched in the memory after Aloke?s performance, it is the soft touch, the subtle sweetness of his notes, that are reminiscent of the haunting mystical sequences of the late master, Nikhil Banerjee. In fact, Aloke believes that Nikhil Banerjee was a mystic who attained to siddhi, spiritual perfection, through the practice of music, nada-vidya, and Aloke aspires to the same goal. It is this, more than anything else, that makes a performance by Aloke Dasgupta specially note worthy and leaves its stamp of high seriousness underneath the good humored playful banter of his life and his work.
Aloke recently played in Hollywood Bowl ( sold out tickets) for 40th year celebration of Sergent Peeper album and Beatles with Cheap Trick and LA Philharmonic. Aloke also played for the multi million dollar album Tragic Kingdom by No Doubt. Aloke also played for the movie Outsource, Ocean of Pearl and a TV commercial for Twix.
His alap, jod and jhala in the evening raga Marva was neat and well constructed. A lot of rhythmic variations in the teen tal gats made his concert interesting. - The Telegraph
Mr. Dasgupta is a musician of brilliant technique, great imagination, and (at times) an engaging playfulness. - San Diego READER
Performer tries to give Hindustani music life. - The Arizona Republic
The strokes were bold and clear both in tan and jhala and had that laya and aesthetic awareness which make serious sincere music. - The Asian Age
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Will snow be arriving in the city soon?
It has been a cold weekend in the country and the winter chills are here to stay! Records showed that this morning it was a cold -0.3C on Jais Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah. The National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology tweeted that the mountain was at its coldest point at 0:15am. Over the weekend, temperatures dipped to 14C in the morning with highs only reaching 20C.
Strong northwesterly winds occured in the UAE when a tree in the residential area of Karama was uprooted. The UAE’s weather office have issued a weather alert with winds reaching 65kms per hour.
Dubai will continue to experience hazy and cloudy conditions and the seas are expected to be choppy.
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We stayed here for a week at spring break. The 3 bedroom condo was lovely, sunny and bright with a nice balcony overlooking a wetlands and a pond. There were actually two master suites with king size beds and bathrooms, and a third bedroom upstairs with two twins and a private bath. The kitchen was adequately stocked, and the condo was nicely furnished. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a grocery right across the street, the beach is about 3 blocks away, and there is a shopping plaza within 2 blocks. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this resort.
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Famine is an extreme and prolonged state of hunger in a considerable proportion of masses of a country or a region that results in widespread and acute malnutrition and death by starvation or diseases due to the inadequacy of food and nutrition. Famine in a literal sense indicates extreme inadequacy and the scarcity of food and nutrition. It is a phenomenon that occurs in a vast terrestrial area due to different environmental and biological reasons. Famines may range from a few weeks to a few years in a community. The major factors that lead to famine in today’s world are population imbalance, lack of rainfall causing scarcity of freshwater, crop failure, government policies, and so on.
Famines are lurking in the community from olden times. Even in ancient times as a result of war or epidemic masses have faced famine and bore the consequences of it. It has affected populations across the world. Many famines in history have precipitated from natural causes like drought flooding, unseasonable cold, typhoons, Cyclones, vermin depredations, insect infestations, and plant diseases. However, some famines were a result of social causes like population explosion leading to food shortages that extended into malnutrition, starvation, and widespread diseases, feudal social systems, etc.
A Famine is characterized by the following factors:
Severe food shortage triggered causes like conflict, drought, crop failure, demographic disequilibrium, governmental policies, and so on.
Widespread death dues to diseases, starvation, and scarcity of food.
Malnutrition and other deficiency diseases plaguing a huge amount of population.
Crop failure leading to a nationwide scarcity of food.
Poverty with various social disorganization consequences that include overcrowding, the break-up of hygiene, escalated vermin, failure to bury the deceased, and unregulated population growth and/or camp advancement that support the occurrence of epidemics and diseases.
India is a developing nation with its economy and population majorly dependent on agriculture. Although various advancements in the field of agriculture have improved its quality it is still primarily dependent on climatic conditions. For example- Rain during summer is crucial for the process of irrigation in agriculture. Lack of rainfall leads to a lack of proper irrigation and the failure of crops. Thus, these consequences lead to famines. Many such conditions like lack of rainfall or drought had led to several famines in India 11th to 17th Century. The most severely recorded famines in India are as follows:
The famine of 1943 in Bengal.
The famine of 1783 in Chalisa.
The famine of 1770 in Great Bengal.
Skull Famine of 1791.
The famine of 1866 in Orissa.
The famine of 1630 in Deccan.
The famine of 1873 in Deccan.
The famine of 1837 in Agra.
Widespread scarcity of food was caused as a result of these great famines. This also led to many deaths across the country. The most serious of all these famines was the famine of 1770 in Great Bengal that caused around 10 million deaths, skull famine of 1791 caused about 11 million deaths and Chalisa famine of 1783 also caused 11 million deaths on an average.
The occurrence of famines mainly was recorded to be caused as a result of natural causes that include the after-effects of flood, cyclone, storms, or droughts due to scarcity of rainfall, earthquake, leading to crop failure and agricultural degradation. floods and earthquakes destroy crops or food storage places resulting in scarcity of food and thus leading to famine.
The man-made causes of famine include lack of food due to inefficient agricultural processes, resulting in crop failure. Or, no proper storage of crops that lead to large scale loss of harvested crops or infestation by rodents.
It is also caused by the improper distribution of food in some of the regions.
Contamination of water bodies or air that hampers the crop production and may also make it impossible for crops to grow in such regions.
1. What are the Effects of Famine?
Ans. Starvation is a continuous scarcity of food among the population or the people of a specific region. Famine causes starvation on a mass scale. Famine also leads to the occurrence of diseases in the human body like cholera. Cholera is caused by a bacterium and it includes symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, dry, mucous membranes, mouth, and skin, excessive thirst, and lethargy. It causes edema of the skin which is characterized by excessive fluid under the skin and swelling of the body. Poor sanitation, contaminated food and water and crowded living conditions lead to dysentery is another bacterial disease that spreads through water, stool, and food. Anemia is also another notable condition characterized by low levels of hemoglobin. All of these and many other diseases and disorders are a result of famine. Along with these grave diseases, famines also lower fertility rates, give rise to poor living conditions, fewer income options, various socio - political issues, etc.
2. How to Prevent Famine?
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Encouraging surplus agricultural production beyond the requirements of the rural population.
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President Jack Ryan faces a world crisis unlike any he has ever known. A high-level assassination attempt in Russia has the newly elected Ryan sending his most trusted eyes and ears - including antiterrorism specialist John Clark - to Moscow, for he fears the worst is yet to come. And he’s right. The attempt has left the already unstable Russia vulnerable to ambitious forces in China eager to fulfill their destiny. If they succeed, the world as we know it will never look the same. If they fail, the consequences may be unspeakable. Blending the exceptional realism and authenticity that are his hallmarks with intricate plotting, razor-sharp suspense and a remarkable cast of characters, this is Clancy at his best.
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COVID-19 & The Transplant Community
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Executive Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank.
Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of leaders to discuss the impact of the COVID pandemic on the organ and tissue transplant community and the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy among transplant recipients. The panel also discusses the upcoming Reimagined Transplant Games.
Part one panelists include:
Bill Ryan, President & CEO, Transplant Life Foundation
E. Denise Peoples, Double Lung Recipient and Hospital & Community Services Coordinator, NJ Sharing Network
Sharyn Sawczak, RN, CPTC, CTBS, Director, Clinical Practice & Innovation, NJ Sharing Network
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We usually vacation in Europe in May/June. Due to work in 2012 my only vacation window is 3 weeks in January and February. . Obviousy, the weather will be colder and the daylight shorter but would it severely interfere with time in Southern Italy - Amalfi Coast, Capri, Sorrento, Naples, potentially Sicily and the other first timer spots? Would the majority of restaurants, shops be closed in Capri and Amalfi Coast? Would the weather be miserable? I realize this is a very broad question but this is the very beginning of my planning and I would appreciate some input before I go further especially from people who have done these areas during January and February. Thanks.
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Fox News financial analyst Charlie Gasparino offered little sympathy for credit ratings agency Standard & Poor (S&P) following allegations that the White House is exacting revenge over a credit downgrade, saying that “you kinda want them both to kill each other.”
Gasparino spoke with Fox’s Neil Cavuto Wednesday about the new report, which claims that former Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner promised S&P it would be held “accountable” for its 2011 move to downgrade the U.S. government’s credit rating. Many have characterized Geithner’s remarks as a thinly-veiled threat against the private agency, particularly since the government filed a $5 billion fraud lawsuit against S&P just weeks later.
Though the analyst didn’t dispute that characterization, he did note that both sides may have a point in this case. “I know we’re trying to look for white hats and black hats here,” he began, “[but] you kinda want them both to kill each other. The government created the financial crisis along with S&P, and now the government is going after S&P.”
S&P is being sued for deliberately rating junk mortgage-backed securities much higher than they were actually worth, prompting unsuspecting investors to buy billions of the worthless product. The government, amongst other things, pushed absurdly risky mortgage policies on banks in an effort to increase home ownership in impoverished communities.
S&P was hardly the only ratings agency accused of purposefully gussying up junk bonds. But Gasparino thinks they may have been the worst. “Some of the emails out of S&P were pretty bad,” he claimed. “I think net-net — and this is not how justice should be done — net-net, the emails, the evidence on the S&P side is a little worse than [other ratings agencies].”
But Cavuto still sees political payback in the government’s equation. “S&P is the only one of the ratings agencies that ultimately downgrades U.S. debt from AAA. It was a big deal. And I said at the time — I say to you now — that that more than smells funny.”
“[Geithner] doesn’t run the Justice Department, but his boss does,” Gasparino agreed. “Bottom line is, this was a black eye for President Obama. President Obama is very close to Eric Holder. The onus is on the federal government — on the Obama administration — just to tell us what was materially different from S&P’s behavior and [other ratings agencies].”
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Posted: January 31st, 2009 under DX, Hamradio.
Many years ago I stumbled upon DX Stories. The original old stories were written by WA6AUD. Later VE1DX picked up where he left and continued to write stories. These stories have a humorous twist on the life of DX’ers. In the stories, you have the local QRPers who wonder about everything that has to do with DX and DX’ing. The old Timer knows everything about DX and DX’ing, but aren’t always that eager to share the answers. You have The Palos Verdes Sundancers who were the ones who brought on the solar cycles.. Terms such as The Great Days of DXing, Only The Deserving, Be a Believer, and of course DX IS! all came from the wit and wisdom of Hugh Cassidy and the WCDXB. We still hear these phrases today being used by seasoned DXers and newcomers alike, some perhaps not even aware of their origin. Nevertheless, they have become part of the DX experience, jargon exchanged by true-blue DXers in their quest for just one more new one!
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The Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolver began initially as an I-Frame for the .32 Hand Ejector model. As a compromise, and to put more firepower in a smaller handgun after the .38 Hand Ejector was introduced (now known as the K-Frame), Smith & Wesson took their I-Frame and lengthened it slightly in order to accommodate the longer .38 Special cartridge and bored the cylinder with five chambers rather than 6 due to the larger diameter of the .38 Special cartridge. The result of these modifications was the Smith & Wesson J-Frame, arguably the most popular and best selling concealed carry revolver design in history.
Recently Smith & Wesson returned the J-Frame to its roots by introducing the Model 632, a six shot small frame revolver. The 632 is chambered for the not-very-old .327 Federal Magnum. Since the .327’s case length is almost identical to the .38 Special’s (1.20″ vs. 1.155″) Smith & Wesson did not have to adjust the frame size of the 632, simply bore the cylinder with six chambers.
All in all, I think the 632 is a viable carry option. The .327 Federal Magnum gets a bad wrap for being a .32 caliber (read as “small bullet” in modern gun speak). But it’s ballistics are nothing to sneeze at.
For now there are three revolvers chambered for the .327 Federal Magnum:


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Welcome back to this Thursday’s recruiting roundup. This and every Thursday, The Wolverine Lounge will be here to give you all the latest news in Michigan recruiting.
Here’s this week’s installment:
3-Star QB Commit Forced To Medically Retire
In sad news, 2020 QB Commit JD Johnson (Ariz.) announced on Wednesday that will be unable to play college football due to a condition that he was diagnosed with when he was 12.
— JD Johnson (@jd10johnson) October 30, 2019
However, Johnson still plans on attending Michigan and Jim Harbaugh will honor his scholarship.
Gentry Talks UM Visit
One of the biggest fish left in the 2020 pond is 4-Star OT Andrew Gentry (CO.) who made a visit to Ann Arbor on Saturday for the Wolverines’ 45-14 shellacking of Notre Dame. The highly talented tackle caught up with Brice Marich of The Michigan Insider to talk about where Michigan stands after his visit.
“The atmosphere was just incredible. Being in the Big House was just like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. Just being a part of a crowd over 110,000 is so surreal.”
Gentry still has all his 247 Crystal Ball’s in favor of BYU but for Michigan to still be a player this late in the game could mean that the tide is changing with the Littleton, Colorado prospect.
According to 247Sports Composite Rankings, Gentry is the no. 60 overall player in the 2020 class, the no. 6 OT and the top player in Colorado.
Michigan Visit Sparks 2021 OL Interest
“I’ve been to many visits and games, but this one was special. Just the way they treated my family and me was one of a kind.”
Montgomery also said that he is “very high” on Michigan. He currently has no Crystal Ball projections. Montgomery is ranked as the no. 368 player overall in the 2021 class, the no. 39 OT and the no. 54 player in Texas.
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He has two Crystal Ball predictions, one for Florida and one for Florida State.
Harrell is the no. 300 player overall in the 2020 class, the no. 14 WDE and the no. 53 player in Florida.
4-Star OT Reschedules Visit
One of the recruits not at the Big House on Saturday was 2021 OT Garrett Dellinger (MICH.) who was in Columbus for Ohio State vs Wisconsin.
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The Marbians Review—To a Flying Saucer, Can You Take Them There?
Aside from zombies, aliens are probably the most exhausted video game antagonist, protagonist and/or subject matter. There is nothing wrong with this, but if you really think about it, there is a breaking point for every gamer who always encounters the same things over and over again.
The Marbians is an alien-themed physics puzzler. Physics puzzlers in browser games format get released in bulk every day. I have played lots and lots of these physics puzzler-type games, enough so that I believe I am armed with the right to judge accordingly. The Marbians, though polished and streamlined, is nothing really special.
Yes, the graphics are smooth, good-looking and vibrant. However, The Marbians feels like a basic version of what a physics puzzler should be. Gameplay goes like this: you “shoot” your alien friends back to their UFOs. At first, you only have one try to do it, but in the later stages, you are given lots of tries as the level designs get complex. More aliens are introduced, more obstacles, moving ledges, rotating sticks and many more. Another thing, you can optionally collect the blue orbs to truly complete a level, the kind of gimmick seen in each and every physics puzzler on Kongregate, Newgrounds, etc. Honestly, I don’t appreciate collecting the optional star, orb, fruit, etc., since it tickles my obsessive-compulsive side. Kidding aside, completionists would love this game because of this.
The controls, the most important part of a physics puzzler, are horrible. Clunky, awkward and unresponsive, the controls flatten down a game that is actually thin in content to begin with. You just shoot the aliens in whatever direction you like with the analog nub, a la Angry Birds. It is hard to explain why the controls are weak, but if you play the game, this is the first set of flaws you’ll be frustrated at. For example, sometimes the controls seem to become “sticky,” while sometimes the controls loosen up. It is too inconsistent to get the hang of it.
Level design is pretty good. The game keeps on putting up new things, either for aesthetic purposes or as obstacles in the stage, so you’ll never get bored as things are kept fresh. I don’t like to sound like an elitist, but for those who had not yet played enough physics puzzlers, The Marbians would look like a milestone in video game history. I tell you, though, it really isn’t. There are lots of better physics puzzlers out there. But for Minis, this is the one of the few choices. There are levels in the game that are almost impossible to complete, and more impossible to do so if you are going after the 100% (collecting the orbs). Oddly, the game does not seem to progress by increasing difficulty, since some levels are way easier than preceding ones. Scoring, incidentally, is based on how many tries (the fewer, the better) it took you to complete the level in question, and you can only get the highest scores possible if you take all the blue orbs with you.
The Marbians does have a few of its own merits. It’s a polished, finished game. There is an achievement system to keep things interesting, and it’s substantial, though it could easily be better.
Yet, it feels like a direct port from the mobile environment. Or rather, it feels like the game is thrice removed from the truth, designed first as a PC/browser game, then ported over to mobile platforms and then to the Minis program. I haven’t tried it on other platforms, but I am pretty sure this is the exact same thing as on the others. Yes, The Marbians is polished, but it doesn’t have the PSP feel to it. It feels like I’m playing a Flash game right on my PSP. I don’t know, I am maybe over-thinking things, but this is exactly how I feel.
The Marbians is on the cheaper side of the Minis program, but sadly, it feels like you overpaid for it. Maybe I am just being a spoiled brat; I know people will love this game for its easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay. The game is charming, and the music and sounds are cool. It captures the Roswellian, 1940s—or is it more 1950s—vibe of things. There’s a lot to like in this Mini, but if I can play better free games on browsers than on the PSP, I might as well not buy it. However, portability, as I’ve finally realized, has its price, and I’ll be willing to pay for it.


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In order to help reduce the high number of deaths associated with prostate cancer in Jamaica, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has launched a prostate cancer awareness campaign.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister noted that greater focus must be placed on prevention, in order to get Jamaicans to practice healthier and better-quality lifestyles “and reduce the need and the costs associated with curative measures”.
“It is a response to a growing problem that we have, and that response starts with promoting personal responsibility and awareness around the extent of the challenge [of] why we need to do something about it; and why we can be better individuals, in terms of longevity of life, by doing something about it,” the Minister said.
The campaign dubbed the “Boss Man”, is supported by the Jamaica Cancer Society, Guardian Group, and Guardsman Group.
The campaign is set to run for six months, during which men will be encouraged to “boss up” and get screened to preserve their lives.
“At the end, if we achieve greater awareness of the simplicity and the ‘no risk involved’ in the testing, and follow-up actions, the number will come down,” the Minister said.
“The ‘Boss Man’ is symbolic of a call to action, an attempt at awareness and motivation to get persons involved. The name was deliberately determined to send that message of taking action,” Dr. Tufton said.
The campaign aims to challenge cultural beliefs, provide constant education, provide screening opportunities, and also target workplaces where men are in large numbers. There will also be community fairs for men and their families to access healthcare services.
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April 19, 2005 - Introduced by Representatives LeMahieu, Kestell, Nass, Van Roy,
Kleefisch, Pridemore, Bies, Albers, Strachota, F. Lasee, Owens,
Loeffelholz, J. Fitzgerald, Honadel, Gunderson, Gottlieb, Nischke, Vos,
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1An Act to create
36.11 (49) of the statutes; relating to: prohibiting the
2University of Wisconsin System from advertising the availability of,
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4medications and prohibiting persons from advertising, prescribing, or
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6Wisconsin System property.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
This bill prohibits a person employed by or under contract with the Board of
Regents of the University of Wisconsin System (UWS) to provide health care services
to registered students from dispensing or prescribing a hormonal medication or
combination of medications that is administered only after sexual intercourse for the
postcoital control of fertility to a registered student or to any other person entitled
to receive university health care services or from advertising the availability of the
hormonal medication or combination of medications. The bill also prohibits a person
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combination of medications on UWS property, except for the property leased to the
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as
an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
AB343, s. 1
36.11 (49) of the statutes is created to read:
36.11 (49) Advertising, prescribing, and dispensing of certain hormonal
(a) (intro.) In this subsection:
1. "Dispense" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (7).
2. "Prescription order" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (21).
(b) No person whom the board employs or with whom the board contracts to 7
provide health care services to students registered in the system may advertise the 8
availability of, transmit a prescription order for, or dispense a hormonal medication 9
or combination of medications that is administered only after sexual intercourse for 10
the postcoital control of fertility to a registered student or to any other person entitled 11
to receive university health care services.
(c) In addition to the prohibition under par. (b), no person may advertise, 13
prescribe, or dispense a hormonal medication or combination of medications that is 14
administered only after sexual intercourse for the postcoital control of fertility on 15
system property, except for property leased under s. 233.04 (7).


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Engaging children in drama activities is an excellent way to foster their creativity, boost confidence, and develop essential life skills. Drama games for kids go beyond mere entertainment; they provide a platform for self-expression, teamwork, and imaginative thinking. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore a variety of drama games and activities designed to captivate young minds and nurture their love for the performing arts, brought to you by The Kids Point.
The Benefits of Drama Activities for Kids
Before delving into specific games and activities, it’s crucial to understand the myriad benefits that drama brings to children’s development.
Enhanced Communication Skills
Drama activities encourage kids to express themselves verbally and non-verbally. Through role-playing and improvisation, children learn to articulate their thoughts, ideas, and emotions effectively.
Boosted Confidence and Self-Esteem
Participating in drama games helps kids build confidence in their abilities. Performing in front of peers, even in a playful setting, instills a sense of accomplishment and self-worth.
Improved Social Skills
Collaboration is at the heart of many drama activities. Working with others in a creative context helps children develop empathy, teamwork, and effective communication – essential social skills for life.
Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills
Drama games often require quick thinking and adaptability. Children learn to think on their feet, problem-solve, and make decisions in the moment, honing their cognitive abilities.
Cultivation of Imagination
Drama activities stimulate the imagination, allowing kids to explore new ideas, perspectives, and worlds. This fosters a love for creativity and helps in the development of critical thinking skills.
Drama Games for Young Children (Ages 4-7)
Objective: Enhance observational skills and coordination.
How to Play: One child is the “leader,” making simple movements. The other children mimic the leader’s actions, trying to stay in sync. Switch roles to give each child a chance to lead.
Objective: Encourage storytelling and imagination.
How to Play: Place a set of stones with images (animals, objects, etc.) in a bag. Each child picks a stone and contributes to a collaborative story, incorporating the chosen image into the narrative.
Objective: Develop creativity and teamwork.
How to Play: Children act out a scene from a familiar story or make up a new one. The leader shouts “freeze,” and everyone stops moving. Another child then joins the scene, changing its direction.
Objective: Enhance expressiveness and communication skills.
How to Play: Children take turns acting out an animal without making any sounds. The others guess the animal based on the movement and gestures.
Drama Games for Older Children (Ages 8-12)
Objective: Develop quick thinking and improvisational skills.
How to Play: Divide children into pairs. Each pair starts acting out a scene. At any point, the leader calls “switch,” and the pairs must seamlessly transition into each other’s scenes.
Character Hot Seat
Objective: Enhance character development and improvisation.
How to Play: One child sits in the “hot seat” as a character. Others ask questions to the character, and the child in the hot seat responds in character, providing insights into the character’s thoughts and feelings.
Objective: Improve communication and teamwork.
How to Play: Create a relay race where each team member must mime a specific action (e.g., climbing a ladder) for the team to guess. The next team member continues the mime relay.
Objective: Foster teamwork and quick thinking.
How to Play: Adapted from improv theater, theater sports involve short, improvised scenes with specific rules. Children compete against each other in a fun and supportive environment.
Organizing a Drama Workshop for Kids
Choosing a Theme
When organizing a drama workshop, selecting a theme can add cohesion to activities. Whether it’s fairy tales, space adventures, or historical events, a theme helps guide the creative process.
Creating a Safe Space
Establish an environment where children feel safe to express themselves without fear of judgment. Encourage a positive and supportive atmosphere to foster creativity.
Incorporating Props and Costumes
Utilize props and costumes to enhance the imaginative experience. Simple items like scarves, hats, or cardboard props can transform the drama space.
Provide opportunities for kids to showcase their creations. This can be a small presentation for parents or a recorded performance shared online, boosting their confidence and sense of achievement.
Drama games and activities for kids serve as a powerful tool for cultivating creativity, confidence, and essential life skills. Whether it’s a simple game at home or a structured workshop, the benefits extend beyond the stage. By fostering a love for drama in the early years, we, at The Kids Point, empower children to become expressive, imaginative, and confident individuals ready to face the world.


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The singer joined the ranks of conspiracy theorists.
Recently, Madonna shared with her millions of audience with a video in which a group of doctors headed by Dr. Stella Immanuel tells about the cure COVID-19, which allegedly already exists, and people continue to die “in vain.” Daily Mail notes that Stella is known for conspiracy and mystical statements:
She believes in a deal with Satan and was told that the endometriosis cause “demons of sex.”
Madonna has posted a video with Dr. Immanuel wrote:
The truth will save us! But some people do not want to hear the truth. Especially people of power who earn money on finding a vaccine exists and is available for several months. They allow fear to control them and make the rich richer, the poor poorer and the sick — even more sick. This woman is my hero. Thank you, Stella Immanuel!
Instagram tagged video of Madonna’s warning about false information, and then the movie disappeared altogether.
Earlier, Madonna has been criticised by fans after their reflection about the pandemic. The singer recorded the video, which takes a bath with petals and suggests that the coronavirus “all equal”.
The peculiarity of this virus is that he doesn’t care how you’re rich, smart, famous, funny. He doesn’t care where you live, how old you are. It is the great equalizer. We are all in the same boat. If it goes down, we sink all together
says in a video Madonna.
Users do not agree with it: “I’m still forced to go to work, while you sit at home and take a bath with foam and petals and other amenities”, “do You think we go to the bottom? While you are luxuriating in the tub, you have a bunch of people. I love you. But life outside of your luxury home is a little different. Be healthy and a little more empathic to those who have not so many privileges in life.”


Seattle is a large city located in Washington on the northwest of the USA with the population of 600 thousand people. Practically all local citizens live in private one-storey houses on the narrow streets. However, like in every American city, the downtown has skyscrapers, main shops, restaurants and tourist spots. Space Needle Tower, which is 184 meters high, is the city’s most recognizable landmark. From its observation deck opens a stunning view of the city, Cascade Range, Mount Rainier, Elliott Bay and surrounding islands. Seattle is home to world-famous companies, such as Boeing Aircraft, Microsoft and Weyerhaeuser. Elliott Bay coast features one of the oldest continually operated public farmers’ markets in the United States — Pike Place Market, which opened in 1907. Seattle is often called the “Emerald City”: it stretches among picturesque parks, mountain ranges and evergreen hills descending to Puget Sound. Seattle is surprisingly welcoming — being a large industrial city, it still has a unique hospitality, more common for small towns.


Ecobank Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to beautify some iconic areas in Accra.
Under the deal, Ecobank will, within the next five years, adopt and invest in the cleaning and greening of the Africa Liberation Circle and the median, up to the traffic light adjacent the National Theatre.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr Daniel Sackey, the Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana, said the MoU marked an effective collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive government’s agenda of beautification of the City of Accra.
“Indeed the signing is the first step towards the actualisation of AMA’s Accra beautification project,” he said.
“In signing this agreement, we are accepting the responsibility to work with AMA and other service providers to ensure that we keep the adopted area clean and green,” Mr Sackey said.
He said the AMA’s Accra beautification project formed part of the bank’s 30th anniversary celebration in March, this year.
“We at Ecobank have always been very much interested in supporting sustainable environmental projects,” he said
He said the AMA’s Accra beautification project forms part of the bank’s 30th anniversary celebration in March, this year.
“We at Ecobank have always been very much interested in supporting sustainable environmental projects,” he said.
Mr Sackey urged the public to work with stakeholders to ensure the area remained tidy and encouraged other corporate institutions to adopt other locations within the city to make Accra the cleanest city on the continent.
Mr Mohammed Adjei Sowah, the Mayor of Accra, pledged the government’s commitment to giving the capital city a facelift. “We want to create a significance of a place where money talks; a place where when you walk around it looks like the Ecobank building.”
Ecobank Ghana, in partnership with both international and local organisations, had embarked on many projects over the years towards achieving environmental goals with positive impact.


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Our small farm is situated just off the A1332, 8 miles south of the city of Norwich, with its beautiful catherdal and vast array of attractions, while being just 4 miles from the nearest broads.
We have great road and rail networks, making the famous coastal areas of Aldeburgh, Snape, Thorpness and Southwold quite accessible for an enjoyable day evening out. Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings being home to the wonderful musical settings for the concerts of Benjamin Brittian and Peter Pears.
We have the well known beautiful reserves of Carleton, Cley, Titchwell and Shetisham together with the outstanding north Norfolk coast line, including Holkham and Sandringham all within a 90 mins drive from the farm.
We moved to Nene Valley Farm in 2001.


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What to Eat in Singapore: My Hawker Hall Food Crawl
Only a five hour and $15 bus ride from Kuala Lumpur , Singapore proved to be the perfect weekend getaway from my new home in Malaysia. I had only one real plan for Singapore- to eat! For years I’d been hearing and reading so much about the amazing foodie scene in Singapore and their infamous hawker halls. Hence I arrived in the city armed with a long list of places to try based on various other blog posts I had read, the advice of friends and the opinion of readers.
I only managed to get to about half of the places on this list, which was still an awesome achievement for the 2.5 days I had in the city. Singapore’s hawker halls offered some of the best food I ate during my whole eight months in Asia. Hence I wanted to put together this post detailing absolutely everything I ate while in the city.
Murtabak at Zam Zam
Upon arriving in Singapore at around 7.30pm, the first thing I realised was that the majority of dishes and places on my list weren’t available at dinner time. Luckily the famous Zam Zam was open late so we quickly headed there for our very first meal in Singapore.
The most popular dish at Zam Zam is Murtabak which is essentially a roti type dough stuffed with a mixture of minced meat, onions and egg. You can get it with a range of meats including mutton and chicken and it comes served with curry sauce for you to throw over or dip into. They come in three sizes; small, medium and large and this restaurant is very affordable. We all got a different Murtabak and some form of fish or chicken curry and shared all of the dishes. In total we came away not having spent more than $10 Singaporean each.
Soya Sauce Chicken and Pork at Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice
In classic Singaporean style we decided to eat rice and chicken for breakfast on our first full day in the city. Since becoming one of the first street food stalls to gain a Michelin star, Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice has become famous across the world. Even after expanding to another store there are still crazy lines at all hours of the day to get your Michelin starred dish. Luckily because we got there early we didn’t have to wait too long for a table. Although we did have a little bit of fun arguing with a lady who tried to steal a table we were waiting for.
I tried the combination dish which was rice served with pork cooked two ways and of course the famous soya sauce chicken. It was absolutely to die for you, the meat was tender, full of flavour and had that delicious sticky texture that you get from great barbecue. The rice was also a great addition- it was very creamy and had almost a buttery flavour to it. I loved the whole dish but controversially the chicken wasn’t the best of the lot for me- I preferred both of the pork dishes.
Sliced Fish Soup at Jing Hua Sliced Fish Bee Hoon in the Maxwell Food Centre
The Maxwell Food Centre is a great hawker hall located in Chinatown. It’s only a five minute walk away from the overpriced and almost inedible food stalls you’ll find that are set up solely for tourists in the main Chinatown area. You’ll find much better quality, more authentic and cheaper food here. Juices at the Maxwell Centre were more than 50% cheaper than what the stalls in the Chinatown tourist area were selling them for.
I had a sizeable food baby from the Hong Kong Soya Sauce dishes, but managed to push through it in order to try the sliced fish soup at Jing Hua Bee Hoon. I’m always suspicious of cream based soups in Asia- in my experience they just don’t have the same level of flavour of the more clear soups such as Pho or Tom Yum. I was pleasantly surprised by the creamy fish soup at Jing Hua Bee Hoon. It was full of flavour- it almost tasted like a delicious Asian curry with the layers and levels of spice that I found in there. The fish in the soup was perfectly cooked and the dish starts off relatively mild so I was able to add chili to taste.
Tian Tian Chicken Rice
This is an extremely famous food stall in Singapore and you’ll find a long line up anytime that it is open. It’s expanded to offer more stalls across Singapore, but the original one is the one in the Maxwell Centre.
On our second day in Singapore we decided to continue the theme of chicken and rice for breakfast and immediately headed back to the Maxwell Centre to try this dish.
Poached chicken and rice doesn’t immediately sound like the most delicious or flavoursome dish. But like almost everyone else that has tasted the standard Chicken Rice from Tian Tian, I had to eat my words after I dug into that first bite. I have no idea how they manage to get that level of flavour into the meat, or cook it so perfectly when there is a constant demanding line! My only regret was that I didn’t order a bigger plate!
Curry Laksa from Sungei Road Laksa
This stall is located in a tiny hawker stall which is a bit of a walk from the main part of town. But numerous reports had labelled it the best curry laksa in Singapore so it quickly hit the top of my ‘to-eat’ list despite the small inconvenience of getting there.
The curry laksa here is probably not what you’re used to if you’re dug into a bowl at Papa Rich or other Malaysian places in your home country. This curry laksa was basic- only a few things including cockles were added to the dish. The idea and benefit behind this is that it allows the star of the dish- the broth- to sing.
The broth was delicious and I love seafood so the addition of cockles was great. But I’ve still yet to find a curry laksa to rival my favourite bowl at Laksa King in Melbourne.
Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) at Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao
If I had to pick my favourite dish of all time, then Xiao Long Bao is probably it. I’m absolutely obsessed with these dumplings filled with pork and a delicious broth. So when I worked out that there was a place in Singapore serving them up at hawker hall prices, I immediately had to visit.
Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao is located in the Chinatown Food Complex, a huge and incredible hawker hall with more than 250 stalls. This is a good hall to visit at night when a lot of the other hawker halls have shut their doors. The majority of the stalls in the Chinatown Food Complex are open at night and even if some are shut there is so many to choose from that you won’t be left hungry. Given the amount of stalls if you plan on trying these Xiao Long Bao you’ll need to look for stall number 2-135.
After getting a little bit lost I finally discovered the stall I was looking for. A small wait and 20 delicious dumplings later and I was one very happy dumpling loving woman. I literally will never be able to get enough of this dish.
Claypot at Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice
Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice is one of the most famous stalls at the Chinatown Food Complex. Each claypot is cooked fresh and this means that you can expect to wait up to an hour for this dish. I was too busy scoffing down dumplings to really think about ordering from here, but my friend did and was nice enough to share it with us after it arrived about 40 minutes later.
This dish was super delicious. Upon the advice of one of the staff at our hostel (who had recommended the stall to us), my friend ordered the special which basically came with everything including sausage. It was so delicious that I wished I had ordered one all to myself. It’s something I will be seeking out at the next time I’m in Singapore.
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
Apparently I left the best for last. Just a few short hours before hopping on my bus back to Kuala Lumpur I headed to Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, the other hawker hall in Singapore that has been accredited with a Michelin star for their pork noodle dish.
The line was long when I arrived and this hawker stall is only manned by two people. Hence it can take a lot of time and patience to sample this dish. By a lot of time I mean I waited more than two hours before that bowl of pork noodle was in my hands. Luckily I was reading a book that I was absolutely obsessed with and completely in to, so I didn’t really mind the wait so long as my kindle was in my hand.
And the wait was totally worth it. This dish was hands down the best food I had in Singapore. For so few ingredients, the dish had such a complicated level of flavour and every ingredient in that bowl was treated with so much love. The broth was flavoursome, the noodles were cooked perfectly and the pork was crispy enough to provide the crunch that the dish needed.
Despite the wait I’d put this at the top of my list of things you have to eat in Singapore.
Cost of Eating in Singapore
You could stay in Singapore for a month with the sole mission of eating everything and you still will only scratch the surface of what this city has to offer. It really is foodie heaven, and if you stick to the hawker halls (which I absolutely recommend) eating in the city is not as expensive as everyone makes it out to be. Yes I paid slightly more for a dish in Singapore than in Kuala Lumpur, but it’s still less than half the price I’d pay in Australia. Most meals came in at around the $4-$7 Singaporean mark.
9 hawker stalls in less than 2.5 days. Can you accept the challenge?
Going to have to add these suggestions to my list to check out. Everything looks so yummy. Thanks for sharing!
Those look so delicious…and for that price how could you resist trying them all !


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Research, Education & Extension
October 19, 2022
With the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization on the horizon, advocates and farmers from across the country gathered in Washington, DC last month to champion the federal programs important to them and their communities. NSAC hosted a cohort of farmers, ranchers, and food systems advocates for more than thirty meetings with Congressional leaders and senior USDA officials to encourage them to prioritize sustainable food and farm needs in the upcoming farm bill and in ongoing program implementation efforts.
August 22, 2022
Cultivating and substantiating farmer leadership through education and research initiatives is essential to generating an equitable and resilient food and farming system.
July 28, 2022
Today, the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee publicly released the text of their Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Appropriations bill which provides significant increases in several critical priority areas that will strengthen the resilience of rural communities and bolster sustainable food systems.
June 23, 2022
A virtual briefing featured the ground-breaking research of USDA’s LTAR network, which helps farmers and ranchers overcome productivity challenges while improving environmental stewardship.
June 7, 2022
During the 117th Congress, congressional legislators have introduced a number of bills that aim to address greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in agriculture and transform farms and the food system to better address climate challenges. In this post, NSAC summarizes those bills.
May 6, 2022
Organic agriculture continues to be one of the fastest growing sectors of American agriculture. Two reports from Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the Organic Seed Alliance (OSA), the National Organic Research Agenda (NORA) and State of Organic Seed (SOS) examine organic farming challenges across the US and provide comprehensive assessments and recommendations for ensuring the ongoing growth and success of organic farming.
April 18, 2022
Graziers, or producers who utilize systematic grazing management in raising livestock, are making the case for the widespread adoption of pasture based practices that demonstrate synchronous benefits for both local food systems and ecosystems. The Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) enters the landscape provides local and regional resources for farmers and ranchers – both established and beginning – who are interested in understanding and utilizing grazing management practices.
March 24, 2022
In 2020 and 2021, USDA awarded almost $10.5 million to fund over 200 risk management education grants for universities and community-based organizations to help farmers learn how to better mitigate risk on their farms. Awardees included a number of NSAC members, whose projects are highlighted in our latest blog post.
March 23, 2022
Earlier this month, USDA announced a record $35 million in funding for 2501 grants, almost $20 million more than was available in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, to help organizations conduct targeted outreach and provide technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers. The Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, more commonly known as the “2501 Program,” and administered by USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), helps to ensure that historically underserved producers have equitable access to the information, programs, and opportunities that will help them to find success in agriculture. June 8, 2022 is the deadline for applications.
March 7, 2022
“Anytime you want to talk about enthusiasm on soils, talk to Rosie,” affirmed Representative Jim Costa (D-CA), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. At the February 3rd hearing “Sustainability in the Livestock Sector: Environmental Gain and Economic Viability” regenerative agriculture took center stage through the eyes and voice of Rosie Burroughs, matriarch of Burroughs Family Farms in the San Joaquin Valley of California.


Controversy lurks where Dilshan treads
Apart from being one of the most brutal opening batsmen of the current generation, Tillakaratne Dilshan is also Mr Controversial of the Sri Lankan cricket. Amol Karhadkar reports.cricket Updated: Mar 10, 2011 01:47 IST
Apart from being one of the most brutal opening batsmen of the current generation, Tillakaratne Dilshan is also Mr Controversial of the Sri Lankan cricket.
In recent times, the opener has stumbled from one controversy to another, with the latest being the reports of him failing a dope test after Sri Lanka’s washed out encounter against Australia on Saturday.
He has, however, come clean out of the failed-dope charge. On Wednesday, on the eve of Sri Lanka’s Group ‘A’ tie against Zimbabwe, it emerged that Dilshan wasn’t even tested by anti-doping unit, let alone found positive for drug abuse.
“(What I can confirm is that) we had two players tested. Dilshan wasn’t one of them,” said Sri Lanka vice-captain Mahela Jayawardene. “Ajantha Mendis and Chamara Silva are the ones who were tested. I am not too sure where the story has come from, but there is no truth to it.”
Dilshan’s tryst with controversies started with his alleged misconduct during a tri-series in Zimbabwe last year. He captained the second-string team to title triumph, but his alleged misdemeanor cost him the vice-captaincy.
Then, he was found guilty of instructing off-spinner Suraj Randiv to bowl a no-ball to deny Virender Sehwag a century in the tri-series in Dambulla last August.
And then in the same match where he was rumored to have failed the dope test, he was caught up in a verbal spat with Australia’s speedster Shaun Tait, which resulted in skipper Kumar Sangakkara backing him in public.
But as with most of the top sportspersons, controversies have spurred Dilshan on, instead of bogging him down. After being reprimanded for coaxing Randiv into bowling that infamous no-ball, Dilshan smashed a whirlwind century against India in the tri-series final within a week of the incident.
That should leave Zimbabwe worried. Dilshan, who has scored just one fifty in last 10 matches, would be desperate to settle scores with his critics with a strong showing against a mediocre Zimbabwe.
If Dilshan hits form, just like Ross Taylor did the other day against Pakistan, Zimbabwe, who are in a must-win situation, would find no place to hide. If that happens, Zimbabwe could curse the local media for waking up the sleeping giant.
A Dilshan blitzkrieg will not only stabilize the slightly shaky Lankan ship, but also it would virtually end the race for top four slots in what’s the easier group of the two.