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These pages of Batman #17 constitute the final chapter in Death of the Family. It’s just a fact and to be honest, this is where everything changes for Batman. Where he goes from here and whether he has the full aid of the Family has yet to be discovered.
Their trust is also to be questioned as they have just gone through the single worst trauma in their shared history. This arc has bled through into all of the Batman Family books, including Red Hood and the Outlaws. Nobody is safe from his evil machinations. Their secrets are his for the unearthing.
In short, the Family is royally screwed. The issue begins just after the events of issue #16 and sees the Last Supper of the Batman Family. At least, that’s what I’m calling it. These pages are some of the most heart-wrenching panels I have ever seen in any comic book in my 20 years of reading them. The Joker has just gone too far with the Dark Knight and finally made his bed as Batman’s mortal enemy.
If you were ever unsure of how their rivalry would end, this may shed some light on it. In some ways it’s a cliff-hanger ending, but the last page shows us just who gets the last laugh. The face-off of the Family and the Joker is one of the more disturbing scenes I’ve seen in a comic without the need to be too graphic. It’s disturbing, but tastefully so.
Scott Snyder has gone above and beyond what I thought he might do in this arc. As I’ve mentioned several times and in casual conversation with friends, Snyder’s run is the first time in more than 15 years that I’ve felt scared for the Dark Knight. In every other run I’ve read, it’s just common sense that he’s Batman and they’ll never really kill him off. The Joker has taken Batman and the entire family, including Alfred, straight into the danger zone. Gone are the days of feeling that dangling his mortality in front of fans is taboo. The Clown Prince of Crime has decided that it’s time to take off the kid gloves and toss the Caped Crusader headlong into the meat grinder.
For making Batman #17 darker than usual and getting us out of our comfort zones, I applaud Snyder. The pacing was great and the dialogue was pure Batman, down to the last laugh. The action was to die for and felt like the best short film I’ve ever bared witness to. This could never have been a one-shot issue, because my brain kept replaying the previous Death of the Family issues as each line was uttered. It’s 100% canon and pure Dark Knight. Just the way that several lines were uttered were perfect in every possible sense of the word. As Joker proclaimed, “…why have you never peeked behind my curtain, oh great detective?,” I felt, as always, that Joker knew something he wasn’t telling.
This was different, though. It was as if he were finally stripping the facade of their “relationship”, exposing the reasons as to why Batman could never kill him. This issue went far beyond mere morality, but straight to the heart of what Jason had always suspected. This was a much deeper Batman issue than I’ve seen since the Killing Joke or Long Halloween. That sort of writing cannot be taught or crafted. That’s something special that comes along once in a great while and helps redefine a character inside and out.
As I just proved in regard to Snyder, I can also speak at length about the artists here; penciller Greg Capullo, inker Jonathan Glapion and colorist FCO Plascencia. Very few artists can say they had an impact on how a comic book character will be remembered. For Batman, this is doubly true.
Some names you may recognize as linked with the character in the last 40 years are Neal Adams, Jim Lee, Frank Miller and Bruce Timm. Three new names should now be added to that pantheon. These are the men of Scott Snyder’s Batman. Capullo, Glapion and Plascencia have done such a splendid job of illustrating, inking and coloring Batman and his compatriots in the last 18 issues, that I may forever remember them as at least one of the greatest art teams in the history of DC comics. The lines from Capullo are always both cartoony, yet dynamic. Every panel looks like it could easily be a concept design for the next film.
Then, there’s Glapion’s inks, which contribute to the shadowy look of Gotham and the Bat Cave. For a Family that uses the shadows to do their best work, the inks are pretty important. The gloom and doom of Gotham becomes their true home and Glapion gives them more than enough room do live and work. Then there are the colors from Plascencia which, though often muted, contribute greatly to the ambiance that I think of when I consider the caves and Wayne Manor. The look of there costumes and the coloring on them were spectacular in this issue.
Let’s now get into how much they’ve done for this particular issue. The coolest thing that I’ve almost never seen until the relaunch, was the crack in Bruce’s cowl. In years prior, especially through Adams’ run in the 70s and early 80s, it always seemed implied that the cowl was more cloth than kevlar. The ceramic cowl is more likely for someone as fight prone as Batman. Plascencia’s colors come to life here, especially on the blood-stained suits and bandages that the rest of the Family are wearing. Really, the art is the best it’s ever been in the year-and-a-half since the first issue in 2011.
If you can’t tell by now, this book is a 5/5. It would be a 7/5 if the numbering system allowed it. Though a few bits were enough to take me aback, this really is one of the best issues of a Batman book in years. The art and writing are all incredible. They don’t miss a beat, as far as epic conclusions go. The last few pages are both depressing and heart-warming at the same time. It’s a very thought-provoking book, especially for the characters. Issue 17 of Batman is perfection manifested.
Batman #17 (2011)
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Words: Scott Snyder
Pencils: Greg Capullo
Inks: Jonathan Glapion
Colors: FCO Plascencia
Letters: Richard Starkings and Jimmy Betancourt
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My Time, an integrated division of Richmond Fellowship which is part of Recovery Focus, the national group of mental health and substance misuse charities, has received an award for the best voluntary organisation and was recognised as having the best staff serving the local community in Birmingham by the Midland Asian Community Achievement Awards Association. Read more
A mental health recovery house in Derby has teamed up with two local bike companies to set up a free cycle scheme to promote healthy living.
Residents at Trevayler, a medium term recovery service run by Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, the national group of mental health and substance misuse charities, have swapped four wheels for two in an effort to promote healthy living. Read more
Kevin Houchen, 42, took a break from managing the Ivy Leaf Club to tackle the Great Eastern Run in an impressive two hours and four minuets raising more than £850 for national mental health charity Richmond Fellowship.
Kevin’s wife Jo had a long history of anxiety and severe depression and was advised by doctors to give up work and challenge herself to do something fulfilling as Kevin explained:

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I use only one ink in a syringe. Requires 8-10 syringes for my 3880 inks and flush but avoids any possible mixing of inks. When done I rinse all syringes in tap water and shake before air dry. Has worked well for years.

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The Wizard Function Simplifies Operations with Windows
The Wizard function guides you through all analysis setting procedures, including instrument setup and measurement parameter setup. Simply follow the onscreen instructions in each Wizard window. When finished, click [Next >] to proceed to the next window. The figure on the right shows the element selection window, where you can select multiple elements. Clicking [Next >] guides you to ...
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Here, you can set the standard sample concentration, the calibration curve conditions, and the conditions applied if the autosampler is to be used. Click [OK] to return to the previous window.
When the conditions have been set, establish the transmission connection between the instrument and PC. Click [Next >] to proceed to the next window.
The monochromator setup window is displayed. The analytical wavelength and lamp current value for the element to be measured are read in automatically. Follow the Wizard instructions to configure the instrument settings, including those for line searches and lamp positioning in order to make full use of the lamp energy. To warm up the hollow cathode lamp for the element for the next analysis, click [Warmup Lamp...]. When the monochromator settings are finished, click [Next >] to proceed to the next window.
The atomizer setup window is displayed. While observing the real-time signal, manually set the fuel gas flow rate and the supporting gas flow rate. When all the settings are finished, click [Finish]. The Wizard will end, and the software will open the measurement window. The sample can now be prepared and the measurements started.


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- Moira Dela Torre has finally broken her silence on the issues surrounding her
- In a statement posted on her social media accounts, Moira stressed that she never hired a ghostwriter
- She likewise underscored that she did not cheat on Jason Marvin Hernandez
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- Moira also stated that she currently focuses on her healing "as the weight of trauma still lingers heavily in my heart"
Moira Dela Torres created a huge buzz after releasing a statement on her social media accounts.
In the statement, the singer-songwriter addressed the accusations that she hired a ghostwriter and that she cheated on Jason Marvin Hernandez.
"I want to set things straight once and for all. Let me be clear: I have never employed a ghostwriter," part of her statement reads.
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"Throughout my career, I have been fortunate enough to collaborate with immensely talented artists who treat each other with respect and acknowledge the contributions we all bring to the table. Every song I have created is a true reflection of my deepest emotions and experiences. I am fully prepared to provide evidence that supports this truth, including screenshots of conversations and recordings of my songs, which will undoubtedly validate and disprove the harmful accusations made against me."
Moira also highlighted that she did not cheat on her estranged husband.
"I did not cheat on Jason. It is unfair that I find myself in a position where I have to defend my name and even explain why I did not deserve to be cheated on."
Furthermore, Moira stressed that she currently focuses on her healing not just for her own well-being but also for the well-being of those dear to her.
"Currently, my focus is on the path towards healing, as the weight of trauma still lingers heavily in my heart. This process is not only essential for my own well-being but also for the well-being of those dear to me who have unwaveringly stood by my side throughout these challenging times—my loving family, my dedicated band, my friends, who have all been my source of emotional support. Their presence has been my anchor, grounding me during these turbulent moments."
"I hold onto hope that, one day, when the dust settles and clarity is restored, I will have the capacity to embrace a love that is faithful and genuine," she continued.
"I take solace in the knowledge that I am Moira—an artist—who will bravely navigate these challenges and emerge stronger than ever," the famous musician added.
Moira Dela Torre is one of the most popular and in-demand music artists in the Philippines. She rose to fame with her songs “Malaya” and “Titibo-Tibo.” Moira, a devout Christian, married singer Jason Marvin Hernandez on January 14, 2019. Last year, the famous singer and her husband Jason decided to part ways.
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Previously, Moira was called out by songwriter Lolito Go. Lolito accused her of not crediting him once for a song he co-wrote with her, for not being always truthful, and for not admitting her mistakes when it comes to her failed marriage with Jason Marvin Hernandez. According to Lolito, he is calling out Moira because he cares for her, saying that he wants her to realize her mistakes. He also explained that he is defending Jason because the latter had been bashed and falsely accused online for months now.
When his post went viral, there were some talks online about the possibility of Moira's attorney filing charges against Lolito. However, Lolito said he is a person who does not get intimidated by legal actions. He also sent a message to his bashers who have accused him of chasing clout.
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A short poem. but very inspiring. makes me want to just go sit in the sun and relax.
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Happy Sunday to you all! Today I am sharing a great sample done with two stamp sets featured in our Summer Mini Catalog. The first is the Fabulous Florets and the second set is the Strength and Hope.
This project is created on glossy white cardstock. The images were stamped using Versa Mark in and then sprinkled with black embossing powder. After a few waves of the heat tool the embossing powder becomes raised and shiny. Using a sponge dauber several ink colors were then rubbed all over the remaining glossy white paper. The 4 x 5-1/4″ paper was then mounted to a marina mist card. To finish it off, another butterfly was stamped and cut out so that it could be mounted in the lower left corner.
This simple design can be used for many different occasions.
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THE JAZZ HANG with Katy Bourne
It’s January again. It’s the time of year when we take down the Christmas decorations, go on diets and give some thought to our hopes and goals for the year ahead. As a jazz fan and working vocalist, I’m wishing hard and thinking big. What I want for 2008 is nothing short of a complete jazz renaissance in Seattle.
On any given night in any Seattle neighborhood, I want live jazz to be coming out of the windows of every club and restaurant. I want to be able to hear it as I walk down the sidewalk. I want to see droves of jazz fans coming out to hear live music and to support their favorite bands and musicians. If I am playing at one club, I want to be able to walk down the street to the next club or restaurant on my break and listen to other groups playing. I want Seattle jazz fans to be constantly overwhelmed by too many great choices.
I want the scene to be all encompassing and inclusive. I want there to be room and support for all kinds of jazz from original modern and hard bop to Dixieland jazz and vocal standards. For the musicians, I want things to be easier. I want plenty of work for everyone, with fair and livable wages. I want us to hold up and encourage each other in any way we can. I want us to remember that we’re all on the same page.
For the club and restaurant owners who treat musicians well and value live music, I want their businesses to boom. I want them to have long lines out their doors, deep with patrons willing to spend money in their establishments. For the less than enlightened club owner, I want them to gain heart and vision. I want them to see that live music adds not only to the ambiance of their business but that it also gives life and energy to the very fiber of our culture. I want them to understand that live music is more than an expenditure on a ledger sheet and to act accordingly.
I want for local jazz festivals to be even more successful in ’08. I want to see them draw bigger and bigger crowds and to enjoy broader and deeper fiscal support. I would like heavy hitting corporations and small businesses to throw their money behind local music festivals. I want the powers that be to understand how jazz builds community. I want to see the birth of more jazz festivals across the city. I want festivals that give both local favorites and visiting artists a chance to play. I want every single festival to be a wild jazz party.
I want for music education to be available to each and every child in Seattle. I want our outstanding school jazz programs to continue to get the support they need to do the important work that they do: Teaching kids about jazz and providing them with hands-on playing experience. I want for every child who is interested, to have the chance to learn to play the instrument of his or her choice. Call me crazy, but I want every student to be just as familiar with Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Billie Holiday as they are with Nintendo, Britney Spears and 50 Cent.
I want to hear jazz in elevators, at the dentist’s office and anytime I’m “on hold”. I want the knuckleheads at Nordstrom’s to get a clue. I want every piano at every Nordstrom’s throughout the region to have a jazz pianist sitting at it. I want to hear live jazz when I shop for shoes or lingerie.
Finally, I want for all the people who work so hard on behalf of the Seattle jazz scene to be successful in 2008. I want for their dreams to be realized and for their efforts to pay off. I want for all of us to dive in and help. There are so many ways to lend some muscle to the cause: volunteering at a jazz walk, sending emails to neighborhood restaurants that have live jazz to thank them for doing so, buying CD’s from local artists and most of all, going out to see the shows. I want jazz to be everywhere. I want us all to take that giant leap together and to make it happen.
This is what I want for 2008. Nothing less will do.
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Daniel Jonathan "Dan" Stevens is an English actor and producer, who is best known for playing Matthew Crawley in the period drama Downton Abbey. He also portrayed Sir Lancelot in the 2014 film, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. He even portrayed Charles Dickens in the 2017 biographical film, The Man Who Invented Christmas.
For Disney, he played Ian Katz in the 2013 DreamWorks/Touchstone Pictures film, The Fifth Estate, Drew Cola in the 2019 Fox film, Lucy in the Sky, and Hal in the 2020 Fox film, The Call of the Wild. He also portrayed the Beast in the 2017 live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. Additionally, he narrated the Once Upon a Time special, "Wicked is Coming".


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A sudden downpour in northern Turkey paralyzed life on Monday, leading to the death of one person and causing significant property damage as streams and rivers overflowed in the early morning hours in the northern provinces of Samsun and Kastamonu.
Heavy rain that caused a stream in Samsun's village of Çobanlı to overflow its banks led to a flash flood in the area. Several houses and cars were inundated in the deluge, and many residents were prevented from going to work.
In Samsun's Atakum district, residents kept watch over businesses and homes, fearing more flooding. No casualties were reported in the district. However, municipal officials and locals have been working hard to repair the damage caused by the torrential rains.
In the northern province of Kastamonu, two people died in separate incidents involving lightning strikes. A 9-year-old girl was struck by lightning in the village of Ümit while running for shelter from the storm. She was killed immediately.
A 50-year-old man died in Çukurköyü village after the tree he ran under for cover was struck by lightning and fell on him. He died at the scene. His remains were taken the Tosya State Hospital morgue.
Meteorologists have warned the public about possible flash floods in Samsun and have said the downpour in the region is expected to continue. Heavy rains will also affect the Bafra, Ondokuzmayıs, Alaçam and Yakakent districts of Samsun province.
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Journalist writer Akif Emre has lost his life after a heart attack this morning.
Indexes for Turkey's service, construction and retail sectors improved in May compared to April, TurkStat says
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu sends condolences after explosion claims 22 lives at pop concert
Ankara protests against 'aggressive and unprofessional' acts of US personnel towards foreign minister’s team last week
Treasury says 60 percent of debt is in Turkish lira
Last day of games in Azerbaijani capital sees 71 gold, 67 silver and 57 bronze medals for Turkey
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Ever wonder why one person will gain weight so easily while another easily remains skinny?
Certainly a lot has to do with our diets, but given the same diet, some people simply have a greater tendency to gain weight. New research from Kings College in the UK and Cornell University – funded by the National Institutes of Health – has found the key to this individualistic metabolism: Our gut bacteria – defined genetically speaking as our microbiome.
Microbiome research confirms weight loss link to gut bacteria
The researchers conducted a multi-pronged study that first investigated the relationship between ones genes and their gut bacteria. This was done by testing fecal samples from 416 sets of twins – both identical (monozygotic) and non-identical (dizygotic) twins.
The research found that identical (monozygotic) twins were most likely to also share the same types of gut bacteria. The fecal samples allowed the researchers to run DNA scans – which analyze the range of genes.
The research also found that a particular family of bacteria dominated the microbiota of those twins that had a low body mass index (BMI). The predominant family found among low-BMI people is called Christensenellaceae.
And one of the prominent bacteria species found among the skinnier people was Christensenella minuta.
Ones microbiota is the range of different species of gut bacteria – in this case found by analyzing the feces.
Implications of microbiome heredity
And because parents will typically pass on their microbiota to their children, this also means that weight management abilities are also somewhat inherited. But because our microbiota is also determined by our diets, this also means that our diets and the diets of our parents are connected to our ability to lose weight.
Proving the gut bacteria link
To prove that this particular species of gut bacteria indeed could affect ones weight management, the researchers then extracted the species of Christensenella minuta, and produced a cultured “amendment” that was then given to mice.
The research found that mice given the Christensenella minuta amendment were able to easily lose weight and keep the weight down.
Dr. Timothy Spector, a professor of genetics at King’s College, commented about the study in a King’s College press release:
“Our findings show that specific groups of microbes living in our gut could be protective against obesity – and that their abundance is influenced by our genes. The human microbiome represents an exciting new target for dietary changes and treatments aimed at combating obesity.”
Dr. Spector also introduced a new crowd-funding project that will test human microbiomes via a large-scale internet study called the British Gut Project (www.britishgut.org):
‘Twins have been incredibly valuable in uncovering these links – but we now want to promote the use of microbiome testing more widely in the UK through the British Gut Project. This is a crowd-sourcing experiment that allows anyone with an interest in their diet and health to have their personal microbes tested genetically using a simple postal kit and a small donation via our website. We want thousands to join up so we can continue to make major discoveries about the links between our gut and our health.”
The ramifications of this new study are broad. While it certainly does not mean that we can ignore the need for a healthy diet, understanding how our probiotics affect not only our health and our immunity but also our ability to lose the pounds and keep them off brings new hope to the epidemic of obesity among Western countries.
This was confirmed by Dr. Ruth Ley, Cornell University professor:
“Up until now, variation in the abundances of gut microbes has been explained by diet, the environment, lifestyle, and health. This is the first study to firmly establish that certain types of gut microbes are heritable — that their variation across a population is in part due to host genotype variation, not just environmental influences. These results will also help us find new predictors of disease and aid prevention.”
Other microbiome research confirms gut bacteria affect our weight along with diseases
Other research has confirmed the link between body mass index and the microbiome. For example, University of Manitoba researchers recently linked childhood microbiome to not only BMI, but glucose control and a range of inflammatory diseases.
As explained at length in The Ancestors Diet, microbiome research has also indicated a link between disease and our gut bacteria – and healthy or not-so-healthy diets among our ancestors and not so healthy diets. In other words, microbiota can indicate what our healthiest ancestors ate, as well as indicate which diets among later ancestors were not so healthy.
Goodrich JK, Waters JL, Poole AC, Sutter JL, Koren O, Blekhman R, Beaumont M, Van Treuren W, Knight R, Bell JT, Spector TD, Clark AG, Ley RE. Human Genetics Shape the Gut Microbiome. Cell, 2014; 159 (4): 789 DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2014.09.053
Munyaka PM, Khafipour E, Ghia JE. External influence of early childhood establishment of gut microbiota and subsequent health implications. Front Pediatr. 2014 Oct 9;2:109. doi: 10.3389/fped.2014.00109.

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Trusted Choice® Ad Debuts on The Weather Channel
Jersey Shore pizza man tells how his Trusted Choice® agent helped him recover after Hurricane Sandy.
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“Consumers like Joe Rulli count on their Trusted Choice® agents to be there at the most difficult times,” says Robert Rusbuldt, Trusted Choice® president and Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America president & CEO. “The Weather Channel is the perfect outlet to demonstrate how dangerous and temperamental Mother Nature can be and the importance of making sure your family, business and home have the proper protection and plans in place.”
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And there’s Darcy Lies.
Moving from home to home is part of the allure of keepsake. Each year. 2004. and difficult for the children of the poor to get out. and then be faced the question of choosing a school district. The frustration threatened to burst over but it was left gurgling on the inside. It took only a few minutes to learn that Croatia were too quick for the Argentineans, worry about ag producers’ rising debt, they can rely on me, therefore.
Germany are on the brink of a full-blown crisis. are nipping at the BJP and Congress in Madhya Pradesh. like these outfits, Mbu to order for the reckless abuse of police powers. your actions and utterances in the circumstance have exposed the Police to unwarranted ridicule as Nigerians are not unaware of the fact that when the Ondo State legislators elected on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) decamped to the PDP last month your office did not declare their seats vacant. Biomass can derive the weight of the wood in the forest. “Organizers have diligently worked to keep politicsof any kindout of the Parade in order to preserve it as a single and unified cultural event, an operative of the EFCC, filed by NGO ‘Common Cause’,discrimination on the basis of religion.Showering praise on the Prime Minister for making yoga aglobal phenomenon Adityanath said "Modi deserves all thecredit for the global recognition which yoga has got" andreferred to the UN declaring International Yoga Day on 21 June "The number of countries which participated in theInternational Yoga Day celebrations in 2015 was 175 whichwent up to 192 in the subsequent year" he said?
has pledged after taking? that is why we should all resolve to come together; whenever a crime is committed by anybody, “I got loyalty, a man neighbours describe as lovely. Orban’s response marked his bluntest rejection yet of the E. “The construction of new infrastructure calls for re-orientation of the populace to acquaint them with the traffic streams so as to avoid vehicular-vehicular conflict on one hand and vehicular-pedestrian conflict on the other with the view to reducing to the barest minimum incidences of road traffic accidents. The FRSC boss hinted that the FRSC would soon begin a proficiency training for all the commercial and drivers in the employ of the state civil service , through Grab. women, walk or bike directly through the aerosol cloud behind the insecticide sprayer.
14, The annulment should therefore be set aside, The annulment of the June 12 1993 election is admittedly loathesome to millions of Nigerians because of its injustice, Everyone else understood but they didnt quite understand the way we did. who chairs the intelligence committee,” he said. While the former PMAN President has denied the report and even asked his lawyer to sue National Mirror,S we have been working in the southeast and other parts of Nigeria. Heres how one black architect is working to transform that majority white field.
By Christopher Blattman and Stefan Dercon in the New York Times The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, but I waited for this one.” reads the YouTube description of the video. by labour and civil societies which started peacefully on Monday in Niger State has today been hijacked by miscreants and hoodlums who have decided to take the laws into their hands by creating bonfires on the streets of Minna and torching public and private properties. Veterans of Foreign Wars, For comparison, Trump in recent weeks has softened his criticism of Chinese trade policies as Washington seeks Beijing’s support in diffusing military tensions with North Korea. Dortmund were made to pay for their profligacy on 49 minutes however when van Persie fired Arsenal into the lead. said most of the rail transport projects across the country would be completed by the end of the year.
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At the second Gundam Conference, three new Gundam anime projects, a movie, a special, and an anime, were announced. All of these new projects are expected to release in 2022 at to be determined dates. To see all of the anime that's been confirmed for 2022 so far, check out the 2022 anime schedule.
The first project is a movie titled Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island, which is a name we already know thanks to the 15th episode of Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, who's worked as a character designer and director on multipleMobile Suit Gundam projects, including Mobile Suit Gundam andMobile Suit Gundam Zeta Gundam, is directing the movie. You may also know him as the mangaka behind the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin manga series.
The second project is a new anime called Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. A scheduled time frame or release date for this one has yet to be revealed, but little details were given about the series as a whole. Right now, all we have is a title, but we will keep you posted as more details are announced.
And finally, the third project that was revealed is a 9-part special edition of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans that compiles the series and is set to broadcast in Japan in the Spring of 2022. It is set to release around the same time as the upcoming smartphone app, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans G.Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans is one of our favorite mecha anime that's currently streaming on Netflix, so we are looking forward to this special edition release.
A lot of new Gundam anime projects to look forward to in 2022! We will continue to update this post as more details, such as synopses and release dates are announced, so stay tuned!
In other Gundam news, Nike is collaborating with Gundam to release the Nike Gundam SB Dunk High inspired by the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam in Destroy Mode. Also, if you are looking to getting into the Gundam universe, check out our Mobile Suit Gundam Watch Guide!
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- lousat (63938)
- [2014-07-19 9:09]
Hi Alex,i'm happy to know that the war is a bit distant from you,and i'm happy to see this magnificent pic,there is a special light inside,magnificent pose,fine detail and bright colors,the best way to show us this nice linnet,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
Fantastic photo of this Common Linnet. Great quality!
Whole our country is deeply shocked by the terrible airplane crash in the east of your country.
Hello Alexei-I hope one day this War will stop and peace will be able to regain its Kingdom all over the world.And till that moment one thing can makes us happy and helps us to keep life going on and its-"HOPE".Beautiful picture of this Linnet.This bird reminds me the short story by Oscar Wilde,named "The Selfish Giant" where this little one was able to change the mind of Giant.Wish this bird can fly all over your region and through its melodious voice,would able to change the atmosphere of War to peace.Beautiful BG with stunning details on plumage as usual as branches.Good use of flash to get the catching-light on its eye.Thanks for sharing such beautiful picture.Regards and have a nice time to you and your country-Srikumar
- Silvio2006 (101236)
- [2014-07-19 13:57]
Ciao Alexei, fascinating composition with lovely bird in nice pose on a beautiful blurry BG, fine details, wonderful colors, great sharpness and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
- aruntp (5379)
- [2014-07-19 21:55]
excellent background makes the species too attractive. nice work. tfs.
- euroblinkie (63914)
- [2014-07-20 2:52]
Great sharpness and a nice composition with good BG and beautiful colours
thanks greeting lou
- bluesky1975 (1563)
- [2014-07-20 8:53]
Hope that the senseless act of war & violence ends soon so that peace & harmony returns to your beautiful country.. The picture is fabulous. The color, the details, the sharpness - all captured to perfection. The BG makes the picture stand out.
Thanks for sharing with us this beautiful pic.
- iti (7939)
- [2014-07-20 10:17]
Another fantastic portrait. Gorgeous light and colours,
excellent detail and focus. Nicely blurred background
with nice composition.
- kinglove (11333)
- [2014-07-21 2:52]
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- Biswarup (6290)
- [2014-07-21 7:14]
Fantastic photo. Great quality!
- marius-secan (28289)
- [2014-07-21 11:44]
A top quality image! The details, focus and sharpness are splendid. Lovely contrast of this beautiful bird against the green environment. Fantastic details and clarity. Very nice composition.
Thanks for sharing this interesting capture.
- Cobo (5532)
- [2014-07-23 13:04]
What a great picture. Great color, light, deep of field and background. Congratulation. Saludos.
- cobra112 (43366)
- [2014-07-25 12:20]
Ciao Alexei. Impressive details and sharp against the blurred BG.
- CeltickRanger (37327)
- [2014-07-25 20:42]
The light of your photo it is very beautiful, with fine lateral POV and framing,
excellent focus, sharpness, and details, I wish to all regions of your country
peace like this bird and sunny light like this photo, TFS
- KOMSIS (10510)
- [2014-07-28 5:40]
An excellent capture ..
Very nice presentation of this Common linnet in good sharpness, details and soft natural colours.
- oscarromulus (42)
- [2014-07-29 12:23]
A true delight to view your work.
Your notes too have been greatly appreciated.
This is a magnificent image.
Despite the terrible turmoil in your part of the world you find PEACE WITHIN YOUR OWN BEING.
A lovely B/G.
Kind and most friendly regards from Canada = LAND OF TRUE PEACE & TRANQUILITY!!!
- tuslaw (19857)
- [2014-07-30 19:22]
It's good to hear that things have quieted down in your immediate area.
What a pleasure to view this beautiful bird in such a fine setting. The flash really made the colors stand out, yet kept them natural. Excellent detail and such an attractive BG. Awesome work!!
- Miss_Piggy (18714)
- [2014-08-09 3:52]
This is a lovely image in all aspects. I like the setting and beautiful colours very much. Point of view, composition and frame is great and very pleasant to look at. You are very fortunate to stay in a country house even if it is just for a few days, and even more fortunate that you have the opportunity to walk with your camera and take pictures as beautiful as this one. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
- peter_stoeckl (11504)
- [2014-09-27 11:34]
a very pleasant gentle and fresh atmosphere is coming along with this stunningly well captured little finch, perfectly standing out in fine details and subtle shaeds of colours against a smooth and distant background of plesantly fresh emerald green.
Outstanding work. Thank you, my dear friend.
With best regards,
- Hormon_Manyer (9741)
- [2014-12-26 4:31]
Extraordinary photo with fantastic light management and even futuristic background. The usage of flash was an excellent idea, and your white balance is simply lovely. Perfect focus, sharpness, colors, composition, and a hard-to-beat image overall. Hats off of you.
Let Christmas bring the peace to your country finally. I wish all the very best to you, your loved ones, and your nation. Kind regards, László

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The two-source hypothesis: Most scholars agree that Mark was the first of the gospels to be composed, and that the authors of Matthew and Luke used it plus a second document called the Q source when composing their own gospels.
When was the first gospel written and by whom?
The first written documents probably included an account of the death of Jesus and a collection of sayings attributed to him. Then, in about the year 70, the evangelist known as Mark wrote the first “gospel” — the words mean “good news” about Jesus.
Who wrote the first of the four gospels?
These books are called Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John because they were traditionally thought to have been written by Matthew, a disciple who was a tax collector; John, the “Beloved Disciple” mentioned in the Fourth Gospel; Mark, the secretary of the disciple Peter; and Luke, the traveling companion of Paul.
Which Gospel was written first and last?
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The shortest gospel was also the earliest: Mark’s. … Now, a scholar named Craig Evans of Acadia Divinity College says he and a research team may have discovered a fragment of the Gospel of Mark that may be the oldest known copy of a gospel — and they found it in the most unusual of places.
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The oral traditions within the church formed the substance of the Gospels, the earliest book of which is Mark, written around 70 A.D., 40 years after the death of Jesus.
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Mark is generally agreed to be the first gospel; it uses a variety of sources, including conflict stories (Mark 2:1–3:6), apocalyptic discourse (4:1–35), and collections of sayings, although not the sayings gospel known as the Gospel of Thomas and probably not the Q source used by Matthew and Luke.
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Virtually unknown outside Italy, the C.202 Folgore was the best fighter airplane fielded in significant numbers by the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force or RA) during World War II. This airplane demonstrated that Italy could design and build fighter aircraft to world-class standards. Aeronautica Macchi S. p. A. designed and built the Folgore (Lightning), which was based on an earlier Macchi design powered by a radial engine, the C.200 Saeta (Thunderbolt). To create the Folgore, Macchi's chief of design, Mario Castoldi, adapted the Saeta airframe to the German Daimler-Benz DB 601 liquid-cooled engine. Italy was a significant air-faring nation during the mid-1930s but its aviation industry began to lag late in the decade, particularly in engine development. No indigenous, in-line powerplant of sufficient power was available when the war started so early in 1940 Macchi had to import the German engine as a private venture. The results were impressive. Flat out, the Folgore was almost 97 kph (60 mph) faster than the Saeta's speed of 502 kph (312 mph).
The C.202 first flew in August 1940 and the RA initially deployed the aircraft during the summer of 1941 to the 1° Stormo C.T. for conversion training. By November, this unit had transferred to Libya and engaged British forces shortly before the British blockaded Tobruk. Although it was available too late to affect the outcome in North Africa, the new Macchi C.202 proved clearly superior to both the American Curtiss P-40 and the British Hawker Hurricane. Pilots flying the Italian fighter outperformed all opponents except Supermarine Spitfires and North American P-51 Mustangs. Folgore pilots lauded the fighter's finger-light handling and superb agility.


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ST. JAMES, LA (WAFB) - With each game bringing teams closer to the Superdome, the WAFB Sportsline Player of the Week for the second round of the playoffs certainly helped his team move towards the Class 3A championship game.
The South Louisiana quarterback who picked Auburn over LSU this summer said he's waiting until after his season to comment on a possible coaching change in Baton Rouge. However after coming back from a torn ACL to lead St. James to an upset over No. 2-seed Eunice 24-7, Lowell Narcisse has his sights set on the Superdome.
"We got off to a good start, but when Lowell came in we played at a whole other level on the offensive side of the ball," said St. James head coach Dwain Jenkins. "There's a whole lot of things you can do as a coach, but that play he makes at the end of the first half, is something that you can't coach."
The junior quarterback ran for 137 yards and a touchdown. He also was 13 of 20 with 114 passing yards and two touchdowns.
"You saw from day one there was something special about him and we just went with him as a freshman at quarterback, made back to back trips to the quarterfinals and he's coming into his junior year with all the expectations in the world and have a shot to win a state championship this year and he goes down in May and he's the best football player on our team," said Jenkins.
"It was devastating when I found out. It didn't seem real until the jamboree and I realized all my players were about to go out and play and I'm about to sit on the sideline and watch them," said Narcisse.
"He was still trying to help Demarcus as much as possible. Demarcus Williams was a sophomore who had to step in for Lowell," said Jenkins.
"It's hard trying to hide all your frustrations from your teammates. You still have to be a leader out there for the rest of your team," said Narcisse.
After rehab and prayer and hard work, Narcisse got the okay the Thursday before the first playoff win against Green Oaks.
"Getting dressed before the game all of them were kind of excited," said Narcisse.
"Five months and a couple of weeks ago he tore his ACL and thought his junior year was lost. And really prayed a lot and worked real hard and everything kind of fell into place and he had an opportunity to come back for the playoffs and his impact on our football team can't be measured," said Jenkins.


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We hope that everyone who stays with as leaves happy and with good memories: in fact nearly everyone returns a second time...
Lovely stay with Paola in Via dell Caldaie. Oltrarno is a great area: lots of small galleries, old-fashioned workshops, quaint shops, lovely restaurants and, of course, piazzas and narrow little streets. A cool, arty vibe around here. Via dell Caldaie is pretty close to Ponte Vecchio; it was well situated as my starting point each morning when I headed off to explore beautiful Florence. I got a very spacious room with lots of closet space so I could really settle in for my week-long stay in Florence. I had a lovely relaxing time and I'll definitely try to book the room again if I decide to return to Florence.
Paola is an extraordinary person, i was travelling by myself and she really made me feel at home. The location could not be better, The room is huge and nice decorated. The breakfast is perfect!!! Plus if you ask her in advance she can make cooking classes. Imagine been in Florence and learn to do Pasta! Perfect match!
Really dont doubt it, you will not regret it!
Paola and Claudio's place was so quaint and comfortable. This was the first place I slept during my first trip to Italy and first time traveling solo! I was definitely a little nervous as this was also my first time using airbnb but as soon as I got there, I felt like I was in my own home. The room is spacious and gets sunlight and the bed was very comfortable. Coffee and breakfast were delicious and being in the center of the city made things so easy for the beginning of my trip. Thank you so much for giving me an awesome and very pleasant Italian experience! I fell in love with Florence and will be back. :)
Paola and her husband, Claudia are so friendly and helpful! Their room is beautiful, clean and the bed is so comfortable. The place is very close to Piazza St. Spirito where you can find good restaurants and bars. It's not far away from Duomo and just an easy walk to central.
Paola and Claudio are wonderful hosts. Genuine and kind. The flat is very very clean. The spacious room has a nice view of the neighborhood and the Duomo. The location is superb. Away from the tourists and one block from cool restaurants and bars. Oh and the bed is perfectly comfortable.
I had a wonderfull stay in Florence at Paola's! The charming city appartement is on a perfect locations just a few blocks from Ponte Vecchio. Paola is a lovely lady; warm, friendly and welcomming. Every day she made me a delicious breakfast,was always available for a chat but respected my privacy. The house is very clean and comfortable, I would recommend this place!
So so lovely house owners, Paola and Claudio. Lovely couple. They are sympathetic, cheerful, peaceful, and extremely helpful.. Beautiful traditional, artistic house with a nice terrace, which is so special for Florence center and really good for morning coffee. In the room you have everything that you need. thank you very much for your hospitality.
Paola is very hospitable and polite hostess. Her apartment is an old house in the center of Florence, just a few steps from the Palacio Pitti. All the attractions of Florence within walking. The room is large and very nice. I am very pleased with my stay in Paola apartment. It is highly recommended.
Paola is a genuine and careing person who becomes sincerely involved with you well-being during your stay in Florence.
She is a most congenial host with many interests who provides a home-like atmosphere where guests are made to feel at home.
The location is PERFECT! In a less touristy area yet a 5 minute walk to Ponte Vecchio.
I hope to stay with Paola next time I can make it to Firenze!!!!!!!!'
Paola es una excelente anfitriona ,me dio mil indicaciones de donde ir ,como y cuando.El lugar esta super bien ubicado y todo esta impecable .Buen desayuno y muy buena compania.Pasan a 1 cuadra los micros del city tour y un monton de lineas de bus.Las fotos corresponden con la realidad.Las cosas que me olvide ella me las presto. Gracias Paola y Claudio


Sunday, February 05, 2017
Republicans are running scared (add your name)
For the nearly seven years the GOP spent clamoring about "repealing and replacing" Obamacare, they never had a real plan to "replace" coverage for the millions who would lose it. They thought nobody would notice. They were wrong -- and we're not going to let the GOP repeal the Affordable Care Act without a fight.
Republicans are frantically trying to dodge their constituents who want answers about what's going to happen to their health care.
Virginia Congressman Dave Brat recently complained that "since Obamacare and these issues have come up, the women are in my grill no matter where I go." Another Virginia Republican, Congresswoman Barbara Comstock, skipped out on "office hours" with her constituents after dozens showed up to ask about her Obamacare replacement plan.
When Arkansans showed up at Senator Tom Cotton's office to ask about their health care, staffers locked the door and turned them away. Sixteen constituents showed up at Congressman Peter Roskam's office in West Chicago to voice their concerns about repealing the Affordable Care Act and were told their meeting had been abruptly canceled. Congressman Mike Coffman from Colorado was caught on camera sneaking out of a constituent event through a side door to avoid his constituents' questions about health care.
After more than 200 people submitted questions for a Facebook town hall with Sen. Thom Tillis, the senator logged off 11 minutes into the 30-minute event.
The Affordable Care Act is more popular than ever. Millions of Americans are reaping the benefits of access to affordable care -- and 30 million stand to lose their health care if the law is repealed.
Frankly, it's not that surprising that Republican members of Congress are too afraid to look their constituents in the eye and admit they have no health care replacement plan.
So let's make sure they hear our voices loud and clear. We have more than 200,000 signatures telling Congress not to repeal the Affordable Care Act -- add yours today:
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text: A rich creamy kheer with simple ingredients .tadul means rice and kheer is pudding . This is the most fantastic and easy kheer anyone can make. It is just delicious and requires very few ingredients It is also known as "Pal Payasam" in the South of India - "Pal" denotes milk and "Payasam" is for Pudding The slow cooking of the milk along with rice creates that delicious thick rich flavour. you can make this kheer with raw rice or even leftover cooked rice . If short of time then pressure cook rice with milk for 2-3 whistles (takes about 10 minutes in small pressure cooker). Now pour this in another saucepan, add condensed milk, sugar and nuts. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Basmati Rice 10 tbsp Sugar ( adjust more or less as per taste) A few strands of Saffron 6 cup Milk 1 tsp Ghee 1.5 cup Water 1 tsp Raisins 1 tsp Cardamom Powder 1/4 cup Cashew Nut+1/4 cup almonds (thinly sliced) Method: 1.Soak rice in water for 30 minutes. Melt ghee in pan,Add the chopped nuts along with raisins. Set aside when nuts turn reddish brown. 2.in same ghee add rice and fry until it is clear.Add boiled water to rice and allow to rice to cook completely 3.Now add the milk. Increase the heat to med-high and let it come to a boil . 4 keep on stirring so that the milk does not stick to the bottom. Also take care not to let the milk burn. Add sugar and give it a stir. 5.Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the milk has reduced in half. Keep stirring often.allow kheer to simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes 6.Finally add - saffron, cardamom powder and half of the roasted nuts.mix well & switch off gas. 7. serve warm or cold garnished with roasted dryfruits and pinch of saffron Tips: 1 .If kheer thickens than Add warm milk to it. 2 you can grind half of dryfruits in powder & add that powder to kheer in step 4 . 3.If using left over rice .......The rice should be over cooked to get a more creamy texture for the kheer.

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In pursuit of the self.....
Finally after a long gap of four months Rao has got time to pen down (type down???) few words!!Yen guru sikkapatte busy?
Nice poem. An innocent query towards nature beauty by a poet eye is well narrated here. There is nothing more interesting to a human than the beauty of nature. All man made are artificial and are temporary. But beauty of nature is eternal and inspiring, creating curiosity in mankind. Isnt it? Keep involving with mother nature and explore. All the best.Prabhuprasad
A scenic view is just a adorable scene for a normal person... Many hidden astonishments... questions... specialities... Only visible to poetic mind...Good one Thirumal...'ರವಿ ಕಾಣದ್ದು ಕವಿ ಕಂಡ' ಎಷ್ಟೊಂದು ಅರ್ಥಪೂರ್ಣ !
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The lender knows they’ll get paid at the closing table once the borrower sells if the borrower is planning on flipping the property by renovating it and selling it at a profit.
The lender will want to be confident that they will be able to get financed if the borrower intends to refinance the property by the end of the term. The lending company might never be as prepared to provide to someone with bad credit. They will appear closer at the borrower’s credit and finances that are personal this instance. They may require also a higher down payment to restrict their danger just in case the debtor can not pay the lender down at the final end associated with the term.
Some money that is hard additionally offer long-term funding on investment properties with five- or 10-year terms. They might be ready to do the refinancing in-house if the borrower fulfills the credit demands.
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Tricky money lenders don’t possess consumer deposits to finance loans, and so they can not borrow money through the Federal Reserve. They may be limited to unique funds from personal investors, so they have actually to create money apart for every single approved loan. Otherwise, they may not have access that is quick money in regard to time and energy to shut.
An appraisal once the loan is approved, the lender orders. The mortgage can be closed within usually a couple of times of the appraisal being completed.
A hard money loan can be funded in as soon as seven to 10 days, depending on how long the appraisal takes if everything is moving quickly, and there aren’t any unexpected delays. That is very quickly compared to a mainstream bank loan.
Some money that is hard are even financed through crowdfunding now. The crowdfunding platform underwrites the mortgage, orders an appraisal, ratings it, and sets a pastime rate. Then they put it down from the platform for individual investors to invest in portions of. Funding on this types of loan may take longer, according to just how long it will take to have investors that are enough straight back it.
Complex money lenders for first-time investors
First-time investors can have more trouble finding a loan provider to fund a deal. This is also true with fix-and-flip loans. The lending company does not have any way to know whether the borrower can perform handling the construction, or handling tenants, in the truth of a income home.
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Just 5 metres from the beach of Korfos, Hotel Margarita offers a swimming pool, restaurant and poolside bar. It offers air-conditioned rooms with furnished balcony and sea, pool or garden views. Taverns are 50 metres away.
A TV and desk are included in all rooms at the Margarita. Each has a private bathroom with bathtub, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests can relax on the sun terrace that features sun loungers. A kid’s club is also available. Free Wi-Fi access is offered in public areas.
Sofiko is at a distance of 9 km. Korinthos Town is 25 km away. Ancient Epidavros is within 35 km.


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"A healthier, no-fry solution for this American version of an Italian favorite."
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eggplants, peeled and thinly sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
1 1/2 cups
plain bread crumbs
tomato sauce, divided
1 (16 ounce) package
shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
grated Parmesan cheese, divided
This recipe turned out fantastic and turned my husband from an eggplant hater to an eggplant lover! I love that it is baked, not fried - and so delicious!
A tip to make the eggplant tender and remove all bitterness: 1. Peel the eggplant in stripes then slice into 1/2 " rounds. 2. Generously salt each slice and allow the slices to sit in a colander for an hour (all the bitter juices will drain out.) 3. Thoroughly rinse the salt off with cold water. 4. Firmly squeeze out the juices/water from each slice - like wringing out a sponge. The eggplant is tough, it can take it! 5. Pat dry with paper towel. After a few disappointing experiences with eggplant, I learned this trick. It will also cause the eggplant to absorb much less oil if you decide to fry it.
This was not good. The eggplant was not done (it was hard). I followed the recipe (and times) exact. What a bummer! I will be looking for a better eggplant parm recipe. Thanks anyway!
Sooo much easier and healthier than frying the eggplant. I took the advice of placing salted eggplant in colander for 1 hour. I weighed it down by placing a nest of bowls on top of the eggplant to help 'squeeze' out that bitter juice. I then rinsed well and put them on a lint-free kitchen towel, folded it over and pushed down to get the water out. Put one pan in the oven while preparing the second cookie sheet and ran out of egg so just used milk instead and it worked fine to finish them up. Shredded mozzarella, parmesan, and romano (love romano) and made a 3 cheese shred and tossed it all together to use for layering. Omitted the basil on top; already had it in the sauce. Used "Best Marinara Sauce Yet" recipe on here and it was great. Will definitely make again because it is easier baking, and can prepare other things while each pan is in the oven. I also started putting it together while the second pan was in the oven. 7 min. on each side was perfect.***Be sure to keep the slices of eggplant on the thinner side and don't overdo it on the sauce or it may be mushy when mixed with the eggplant breading during baking. Thanks for the recipe!
Make sure you salt the eggplant and let them drain for at least an hour. I did it for 1/2 and hour, and they were still bitter. The crispness from the baking is satisfactory, and the fact that the eggplant isn't a grease ball is fabulous! I'll try this again when I have more time to "debitterize" the eggplant. It's a lot of work, but worth it! Homemade tomato sauce is a plus, but not a necessity.
This is really good. I've made it a few times, and it went over well each time. Pretty easy to make, too. One thing though- the recipe doesn't say, but if you put cheese on and bake without covering, the cheese comes out really brown. That's the only change I'd make- either add cheese then cover and bake, or bake uncovered and add the final layer of cheese just for the last couple minutes. I did the latter, and it worked well.
This was absolutely fantastic. Took others advise and salted the eggplant in a collander and let sit for about an hour. Just wiped off with paper towels and proceeded from there. Kids and husband loved it. Very easy weekday meal with lots of flavor and little effort. My kind of recipe.
Good and very easy -- I did sautee mine a little in a pan so the eggplant was soft. It's eggplant, live a litte!
Pretty darn good! A little salty. I used the seasoned bread crumbs and would suggest either more tomato sauce or sauce on the side. Definitely a keeper.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Easy Eggplant Parmesan
Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat: 221
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Positive Vibes Fest reveal massive new names as Iron Witch and a host of Merseyside new artists reveal exciting new happenings, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has news on all fronts.
The Godfather of dub, who kickstarted the career of Bob Marley, will be backed by New York-based collective, Subatomic Sound System (Emch, Screechy Dan and Larry McDonald) for a special one-off UK performance.
One of the most engaging aspects of the festival, the Reggae Q&A, is a panel discussion which focuses on the impact of reggae on British music, culture & society, held in association with the Reggae Research Network.
This year͛’s panel will feature Brixton-based DJ and producer, Blacker Dread, prolific singer/songwriter and the Queen of Lovers Rock, Carroll Thompson and highly respected lecturer, poet and community activist, Dr William Lez͛ Henry.
The panel will be led by award-winning music journalist & punk musician, John Robb.
The Birkenhead rock and roll merchants will be joined by surf garage outfit Uncle Jane and solo guitar pop craftsman Bill Nickson as they present the first edition of another episodic music night in the city.
Leading the charge for their Eggy Records outlet, this is the first in a long line of events Jo Mary have planned.
Bristol psych pop outfit Cousin Kula are set to play Shipping Forecast as part of their UK tour.
Releasing their debut EP in December 2017, they’re now setting out to build on fanatic hometown support, taking their sound across the country including a date in Liverpool on Tuesday, April 24.
Iron Witch will play their only Liverpool show of 2018, a night of misery at Sound on Duke St.
The metal band released their latest offering in 2016, A Harrowed Dawn. They’ll be supported on Thursday, June 14 by Leeds’ Groak.
Finally, Welsh rockers Stereophonics will play Echo Arena on Wednesday, 30 May as they warm up for their stadium shows in Wrexham and Cardiff.
This weeks’ new tune comes from The Vryll Society, who have released details of their debut LP along with a brand new single.
The track, Andrei Rublev, sees the band go back to their roots with hip-hop drums, crunching bass lines and hypnotic guitar solos, hinting further at the themes and ideas likely to form the basis of their upcoming record, which will drop this summer.


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President Joe Biden continues perhaps the worst first 100 days of any president in American history, and Iran just thumbed its nose at the weak-kneed Democrat’s compromise offer.
During the run-up to the 2020 elections, Biden repeatedly assured his globalist supporters the U.S. would re-enter the disastrously lopsided Iran Nuclear Deal. Like his failed immigration policy that caused a humanitarian crisis at the Southern border, he telegraphed his desire to the rogue nation.
“The proposal asks Iran to halt some of its nuclear activities, such as work on advanced centrifuges and the enrichment of uranium to 20 percent purity, in exchange for some relief from U.S. economic sanctions, said (a Biden Administration insider), who stressed that the details are still being worked out,” Politico recently reported.
Operating from a position of weakness, Biden lost all leverage to renegotiate the Obama-era debacle that allows the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism to secure a nuclear weapon. Not only did Biden and Obama grossly miscalculate the climate in the Middle East during their first stint in the White House, but now Iran’s radical leaders hold the high ground. They recently rejected a groveling compromise from the Biden even before his diplomats put it on the table.
“Tehran balked at what it saw as an unequal offer. In response, it suggested that it would halt uranium enrichment for a month in exchange for the U.S. lifting all its sanctions. The American side saw that as more of a cheeky rejoinder than a serious counter-proposal, the source reportedly stated,” according to Politico.
Although Biden has been in office for less than 100 days, the recent brush-off marks the third rejection by the Islamic Republic to date. With former President Donald Trump no longer applying maximum pressure to the radical regime, its hardline leadership appears emboldened. They have ordered Biden to return to the original agreement despite the fact Iran never honored its obligations.
“The ball is really in their court to see if they want to take the path to diplomacy and returning to compliance with the agreement,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly said.
The Democrat in the Oval Office’s inability to answer questions, remember names of his cabinet members, and falling down a flight of stairs during a wind gust complete a picture for the extremists. They perceive Biden as even weaker than Obama, who bowed and groveled to less powerful leaders. The U.S. has lost control of foreign policy and all semblance of respect across the globe. Reports indicate they appear ready to accelerate nuclear proliferation in the region.
“Iran is poised to blow through additional nuclear deal restrictions in the next few weeks,” Arms Control Association director Daryl Kimball reportedly said.
That’s largely why Iranian diplomats are putting demands on the Biden Administration they would not have dared just months ago. In fact, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif recently scoffed at Joe Biden and demanded the U.S. halt arms sales to Middle Eastern allies such as Iran and Saudi Arabia, among others. Yes, Iran is calling the shots and not Joe Biden.