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China is the unseen card in Fed policy
Updated: 2011-10-07 10:11
By Eugene Y. Lee (China Daily)
Zhang Chengliang / China Daily
The US central bank is making provisions for a Chinese retreat on treasury bonds
A few weeks ago the US Federal Reserve announced a measure to bolster the country's economy. It was the so-called operation twist, in which an attempt was made to raise short-term interest rates and lower long-term interest rates simultaneously by buying long-term treasury bonds and selling short-term bonds.
The Fed had not used this monetary tool for 50 years. Operation twist is originally from the card game pontoon. You have the option to stick (keep the hand you are holding) or twist (draw another card). What has made the Fed change its strategy from stick to twist, changing the composition of the government bonds it holds?
Economists proffered a variety of reasons: the stubbornly high unemployment rate, the slowdown in the growth of real GDP, and the $1.28 trillion budget deficit projected for this year, 8.5 percent of US GDP, nearly four years after the downturn began.
Few, if any, economists mentioned the China factor in the Fed's decision: the Fed is trying to regain its control over long-term interest rates and to keep bond interest rates lower in case China stops buying US treasury bonds.
It is true that the US economy continues to struggle but the Fed has a number of conventional tools available: 1) changing the reserve requirement; 2) changing the discount rate; 3) open market operations. Using these tools, the Fed can influence the demand and supply of the balance of depository institutions' reserves and thus the federal funds rate. Once the federal funds rate changes, a chain of events is triggered and the whole market's short-term interest rates are changed. Ultimately, the impact would be expected to pass to the rates of unemployment, inflation and to GDP.
In the past these conventional tools have been effective in controlling short-term interest rates. The last 10 years show that the US short-term rate was effectively controlled by the Fed and the manipulated range was from near zero percent to about 5 percent. The Fed's operation successfully achieved one of its intermediate aims, manipulating short-term rates as a policy goal, but it missed its ultimate monetary policy aims: achieving the best combination of low inflation, low unemployment, rapid GDP growth, and orderly financial markets.
In addition, the conventional tools predominantly used have been exhausted, and the federal funds rate is now between 0 percent and .25 percent.
The Fed's conventional tools were not - and may not be - effective in a changed environment where China has become the second largest economy after the US and the largest foreign holder of US securities. According to the latest Treasury survey of US securities portfolios, China's total holdings in July were $1,173.5 billion. Long-term US securities debt and long-term US Treasury securities are the largest category of China's holdings of US securities.
From 2004 to 2008 China's holdings of US long-term securities more than tripled, from $341 billion to $1,205 billion. In the same period the US long-term interest rate fell from from 5.5 percent to about 4 percent. Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chairman, once confessed in the Wall Street Journal that China's growth and its purchase of the US securities made the Fed helpless in controlling the long-term US interest rate.
Greenspan's argument may have been a self-serving exercise in blame shifting, but his remarks reflected, to some degree, the fact that China had an impact on US long-term interest rates. The optional twist of Greenspan's successor, Ben Bernanke, came while China had steadily reduced its holdings of US securities.
Many economists believe that stabilizing the housing market is the key to US economic recovery. To boost the housing market, the Fed faces a number of challenges.
The first is rates, and two scenarios exist. Scenario 1: When China buys a large number of US long-term securities and the US mortgage market is already too hot, does the Fed have the ability to raise the long-term rate to cool the market? Scenario 2: When China sells US long-term securities and the US is in recession, can the Fed successfully lower the long-term interest rate.
We may already know the answer for scenario 1. The Fed failed in dealing with the challenge during the housing bubble from 2003 to 2006, either because it did not take proper action or because the actions it did take failed. For scenario 2, we do not know the results yet. The last time the Fed tried something similar was 50 years ago, when it managed to lower long-term rates by only 0.15 of a percentage point. That is the estimated effect according to some economists. In a 2004 paper, Bernanke played down the strategy's significance as a tool for promoting lower long-term rates.
The second challenge for the Fed is the so-called liquidity trap, in which monetary policy is unable to stimulate an economy, either through lowering interest rates or increasing the money supply. At present unemployment is still high, households are struggling to pay off debt and most banks are refusing mortgage applications. Bernanke could buy more bonds across the board to depress long-term interest rates, but given the present situation, whatever the interest rate, it is unlikely that the operation twist alone would make much of a difference.
A fast and significant decrease of China's holdings of US securities would not be in the best interests of China and the US. For the US, its long-term interest rates are tied to US Treasury yields, which are determined by supply and demand of treasuries. These are initially sold at auction by the Treasury Department. If demand is high, the treasury yields decrease; if demand is low, the treasury yields increase.
If China, the foreign holder, buys fewer treasuries and Bernanke's optional twist fails, Treasury yields will increase. As the yields increase, so do long-term interest rates (including fixed-rate mortgage rates). This makes it more expensive to buy homes, so demand for them falls, as do house prices. The savings of the average American are not in banks but in their house. Falling house prices would restrict consumption, which can slow GDP growth and wipe out economic recovery.
For China, a sudden deduction of its holdings of US securities could be a nightmare. It has accumulated these huge savings largely from its exports of labor intensive goods, not from high-tech or high value-added products. These savings have been accumulated thanks to the hard work of millions of Chinese on wages well below the US standard. Because of China's dominant share of US securities, a large sell-off would move the international market.
China would face triple losses: direct, indirect and induced. Direct losses would be the result of price losses for what China sells. China bought Treasuries expensively in times of high demand and would be selling them cheaply at a time of high supply. Indirect losses would be the result of value lost for what China is not selling (China's remaining securities) and because of dollar depreciation due to China's sell-off. Induced losses would be the result of falls in Chinese exports as a result of US economic recovery being put back. If the US greatly reduced imports from China, China's manufacturing would suffer significantly.
Both countries need time to reform their economies. The US should boost its level of savings. China should adopt polices that promote its domestic demand as a major source of its growth. Before this restructuring occurs, the US needs China's support for its financial rescue plan and economic stimulus package while China needs the US market for its exports.
The author is an associate professor with University of Maryland University College. The opinions expressed in the article do not necessarily reflect those of China Daily.


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“As I become older, I’m beginning to notice that films do not impress me as much as before, but the film Still Alice (2014) moved me a lot. With other films, I feel that they can be quite entertaining. . .
“My biggest wish is to make at least one movie in my life. Right now I’m very captivated with the film The Good Herbs | Las Buenas Hierbas (2010) which is a film by Mexican film director Maria Novaro. . .
“I’m a filmmaker so I there are too many films that I like. I freaking love Close Up | nemā-ye nazdīk (1990), which is an Iranian film by Abbas Kiarostami. The story is about cinephile Hossain Sabzian. . .
“I forgot the name of my favorite Bali documentary, but then again there are so many of them and I watched many different ones. Even on Youtube, you can find many documentaries about Bali which to me is the most beautiful Indonesian island province. . .
Kiddo Cee: “A Bronx Tale (1993) is a classic from the nineties with not only the umpteenth star role of my favorite actor Robert DeNiro but also his directing debut. . .
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How to Prevent Browning on a Sagina Subulata Aurea
Sagina subulata "Aurea," also known as Scotch moss, produces chartreuse foliage that instantly grabs attention. Appropriate for rock gardens, stepping stones, borders, containers and edging, this 1 to-2-inch tall evergreen groundcover withstands minimal to moderate foot traffic. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8, Scotch moss requires specific growing conditions and regular care to prevent its foliage from turning brown. Proper planting, watering and fertilization will ensure that it retains its vibrant color throughout the year, even during periods of high humidity and rising temperatures.
Plant Scotch moss in an area that receives morning sunlight and afternoon shade and that has fast-draining, loamy to sandy, nutrient-rich soil with an acidic pH. Space individual scotch moss plants 8 to 12 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Water the scotch moss when the top 1 inch of soil becomes dry to keep the plant from developing brown patches due to insufficient water. Apply 1 inch of water from a garden hose to the first 6 to 12 inches of soil surrounding the plant. Water the plant during mid-morning to allow the foliage time to dry before nightfall. Refrain from over-watering because soggy soil causes root rot and the accompanying brown foliage.
Mix 1 tablespoon of 10-10-10 nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium water-soluble fertilizer with 1 gallon of water in a watering can. Stir the solution until the fertilizer dissolves completely. Apply the fertilizer at a rate of 1 2/3 cups per square-foot of soil. Apply the fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season while the scotch moss produces active growth. Stop fertilizer application in the late fall to winter when the plant's growth slows. Resume fertilizing in the spring, once active growth resumes.
Divide the Scotch moss every two to three years in the spring or fall to rejuvenate its growth. Dig a circle around the plant 3 to 4 inches away from its perimeter and to a depth of 6 inches. Push the trowel horizontally underneath the root ball to cut it from the ground. Cut the plant apart with a sharp knife, removing any dead or weak patches. Replant the divisions at the same depth they were previously growing. Water the Scotch moss divisions thoroughly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not soggy for two to three weeks after planting.
- Sterilize the knife in a solution of one part rubbing alcohol and one part water before and after cutting the plants to prevent introducing or spreading disease.


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In the past ten years, Carnival Games exploded in popularity and have become staples on the casino floor. After students understand the basic components to the most popular games – Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, and Blackjack Switch – learning the procedure and rules on new twists to the Carnival Games will be a cinch. To learn more about Carnival Games, visit Carnival Game Rules.
Pai Gow Poker
Players enjoy Pai Gow Poker because it’s a slow paced game with a certain level of skill and decision making involved. Dealers enjoy Pai Gow Poker for the same reasons. Students will learn how to read and rank hands, take commission, deal with a player banker, and all necessary procedures for a game with a random number generator and a cup of dice. To learn more about the game, visit How To Play Pai Gow Poker.
A graceful dealer on the Roulette table can be true art to watch. The various components of Roulette – gracefully pushing multiple stacks of chips over the layout, quickly tallying complicated payouts, spinning the ball at varying speeds, and sweeping the layout – are achievable with practice and look incredible when done with finesse. Visit How To Play Roulette for a brief introduction.
Screams of joy or despair on the casino floor are likely coming from the dice pit. Craps is high-paced and volatile and many players enjoy it for the social aspect of the game. Dealers work in crews of four, so they tend to enjoy the socializing as well. Students will learn the various facets of Craps, including prop and place bets, buy and lay bets, pass and don’t pass, come and don’t come (on and off), side bets, stick calls, and odds. To gain more insight into Craps, visit the links on the right hand menu bar beginning with How To Play Craps.
The demand for Poker dealers is high, as the game recently gained popularity with the televising of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and explosion of online casinos. Students are trained so they may deal at any Poker room in town – on a live game or tournament – including the WSOP. Texas Hold’em is the basic component of any Poker dealer’s skill set and this course teaches Hold’em mastery as well as Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better, Seven Card Stud, Deuce to Seven Draw Lowball, Seven Card Razz, and H.O.R.S.E. If you’re learning how to play Poker, begin with this page: Poker Hand Rankings.


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Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2-4)
If traces of smoke found, add'l cleaning fee
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Minimum age of primary renter:26
Max guests:4 (sleeps up to 4 adults)
100% refund for cancellations more than 60 days before check-in date.
This condo is in the best location..a 5 minute walk to downtown Waikiki and all the shopping and restaurants,the Waikiki trolley hop on and hop off ,and a 10 minute walk to the main beach.
The condo had the most comfortable bed and pillows, hot water and good pressure on shower and kitchen to make some meals and save some money for shopping!
The on site staff do a wonderful job to maintain the grounds and pool areas. They are polite and helpful.
We slept like babies in our comfy,quiet oasis..step out the door and there is the pool and courtyard and torched tiki lights at night.
We spent the end of each day enjoying the ambience,and meeting new friends from around the world.
The area is safe and friendly.
No concerns at all,as evidenced by all the families enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian evenings every day and night.
The Portas were excellent to communicate with and we would definitely stay here again..highly recommend it!
Not as expected
The property is in a good location in relation to the beach and downtown areas, however, the neighborhood leaves a little to be desired. Parking was a nightmare. The smoking on the sidewalk in front of the building was not appreciated.
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Love the location. Great place to stay. Safe and easy. Been coming for years. We’ve made some friends and love returning.
Good budget option
Just what we needed. Great price, decent location, close to bus stops. Pool was good for unwinding after a day of sightseeing. Filled our needs.
We had a great time, very close to the beautiful Waikiki Beach. The pool area is well decorated, our kids loved to swim in this retro oasis!
Comfortable place to stay.
Quiet accomodation but not far from the action - close to shops, transport and beach. Has fully functioning kitchen, pool just outside the door and boogie boards to use. Certainly not 5 star, but a pleasant comfortable place to stay. Host was accommodating and easy to contact. Would definitely stay here again.

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“Tanya is the nurse I would want taking care of my mom”. These are the words expressed by the doctors and nurses in the MICU. Tanya’s leadership and role modeling is exemplified every day whether she is training a new hire or helping a seasoned veteran, Tanya’s motto is “I learn everyday; even when I go home I pick up one of my books to follow-up on something I found interesting today”. Though Tanya is a young nurse, even our seasoned nurses look for her to teach them. Tanya has become one of our unit experts in CVVHD and has precepted almost all of our new hires. Most importantly, Tanya not only provides expert critical care nursing, but the personal touch that is so important for our patients and families.
Please see the letter (written below) from one of our former patient’s daughter. I will use this as an example for all of my nurses here in the MICU to show that small things express the compassion and special connection the families of sick people, especially the critically ill people and families long for. Sometimes critical care nurses are focused on the complexities of our patient’s illnesses, but we cannot forget the small things we take for granted. The simple act of washing a patient’s hair, all while talking to her despite the fact that she is demented shows how Maimonides Medical Center’s vision – “compassionate about medicine…compassionate about people” is encompassed in the wonderful nurse – Tanya Ambrose. I am proud of her and proud to have her on our team!
Rosamaria Poska, RN, Nurse Manager, MICU
Letter from daughter of patient:
My mother was in your MICU unit last week from Wednesday evening until this Monday afternoon. Her care in your unit was exemplary from all the nurses and others who took care of her. However, one nurse stood out for her exceptional care.
Tanya Ambrose was extremely caring with my mom. Besides her excellent nursing care, she showed compassion and went what we call “the extra mile”. For example, my mother had an EEG and was left with the gooey gel that was matting down her hair. Normally, this would bother me but after her medical ordeal, I was just happy she was extubated and breathing on her own.
Ms. Ambrose brought out the special shower cap for waterless hair washing. She did not have to do this and it was something that I wouldn’t even be aware of. She was also very careful to explain things to my mom, so she would not get agitated.
Please continue to have this kind of success with your unit, as we family members of these critically sick patients very much appreciate it.

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Neymar’s shock switch to become the new face of Puma has reportedly come with a massive £23million-per-year deal – the largest individual sponsorship contract in sport.
The 28-year-old ended his close partnership with Nike this month, quitting the American brand after they backed his rise from the age of 13.
The PSG forward had two years left on an 11-year deal with Nike – but opted to break the contract to join Puma after being offered a staggering sum.
Neymar’s new Puma deal has helped him get one over Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
The Brazilian broke off his 15-year Nike partnership to join the German brand this month
The £23m Neymar will earn annually from Puma puts him above Messi’s £18m Adidas deal
Neymar’s reported £23m-a-year crushes Cristiano Ronaldo’s £15m Nike deal by a massive £8m, while Lionel Messi’s £18m Adidas partnership is also dwarfed by the Brazilian’s.
The huge sums were revealed by Forbes, as per The Sun, but the length of the deal is unknown, as Neymar settles into life as the face of the German brand, wearing Puma boots, lifestyle wear and training gear.
Puma’s signing was announced with the slogan ‘The King is back’, referencing the company’s iconic Puma KING boot.
Ronaldo’s £15m Nike deal is also put into the shade by Neymar’s massive new partnership
Neymar insisted Puma’s history was also an important factor in the Nike break: ‘I grew up watching videos of great football legends such as Pele, Cruyff, Matthaus, Eusebio and Maradona.
‘I wish to bring back the legacy that those athletes created on the pitch.’
PSG are sponsored by Nike and the American company will be disappointed to lose the superstar, but the Parisians will still be delighted that Neymar has committed his future to the club, for now.
The Brazilian will hope Puma KINGs will finally carry him to Champions League glory in 2021
The Brazilian confirmed he will be staying in France this season, with the winger still chasing the Champions League glory he was brought in to achieve back in 2017.
Neymar helped PSG to the final earlier this year but a 1-0 scoreline in Bayern Munich’s favour hid the ease of the German’s victory, after a poor display from the Ligue 1 side’s talisman.
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text: I just finished The Forgotten Garden, and thinking about allegory. There are several themes in the novel, Eliza's fairy tales connecting to the plot, for one. But what really intrigued me was character names. Eliza Makepeace, always wanting to make things right, the more obvious one. But Rose, striving for perfection, and Ivory, representing purity, even under scandalous circumstances. What are your thoughts? And if you haven't read this novel yet, download or pick it up today!

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text: Bought these two handsome boys (approximately 1yr old) a couple of months ago and have come to the hard decision of finding them a new home as my partner's developed an allergy to them. Jäger and bomb (bomb is the long haired one) are two of the friendliest guinea pigs you can find. Love fuss and attention, will happily be prattled on with for hours, as long as they're getting love and attention, they're happy! Must be renamed together as they're very close. Get on extremely well together. Can go with all their stuff, including their cage, hut, water bottle, bowl, tube, toys and their harness and lead. Will only go to a 5* home where they'll be properly looked after as they mean the world to me. £25 for them both and all their stuff.

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I am always on the quest for the perfect pie – the holy grail of baking.
We started several projects this week. And with each project the answer seemed to be … A glass jar.
(A list of our favorite tips for traveling with a camera is included at the end of this blog) One of the highlights of visiting Paris is lunch at Au Pied de Cochon – the perfect Parisian brasserie.
I really want to be able to have dessert, even when I am trying to eat healthy. It doesn’t have to be ooey gooey, but it does have to look good and taste really good. These melon balls with just a touch of mint simple syrup were elegant and delicious. A little mint from the herb garden made the syrup easy, and the cantaloupe from the farmer’s market were fantastic. Proving that a dessert doesn’t have to have a ton of calories to be a hit. Photos by Tony Fitzgerald Photography PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD COMMERCIAL USE.
Inspired by the Seinfeld episode “Top of the Muffin to You”, I decided to try baking just the muffin tops. Not so impressive looking, since they look a lot like cookies, but the almonds on top definitely put them over the “top”.
After a trip to the farmer’s market, we made old fashioned carrot salad, but gave it an update. The homemade mayonnaise with lime and ginger gave it an asian flair, so instead of raisins we topped it with poppy seeds, which looked perfect with the spaghetti cut on the carrots. Photos by Tony Fitzgerald Photography PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD COMMERCIAL USE.
Tony made Thai green curry from scratch, toasting and then grinding all the spices with a mortar and pestle. We even grew the Makrut lime ourselves for the leaves and zest. The sticky rice was steamed in an authentic Thai basket used for just this purpose. The flavors were so bright the curry was unlike anything we have had in a restaurant.

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We have some amazing lettuce plants that have been growing in our garden for a couple years now. They are a mixed variety and have surprisingly survived the winter. So we are lucky enough to enjoy garden lettuce as early as May.
One of the lettuce plants has a very strong, spicy taste. The other has more of a nutty flavor. They are a great alternative to the flavorless lettuce sold in the grocery stores. To most people they look like giant weeds over taking our garden, but to us they are an overgrown bundle of crisp, green, salad bliss!
The other night when I had to decide what to make 20 minutes before dinner I made a quick trip to the garden and created this quick and delicious meal. What I like about it is you don't feel heavy after eating these potatoes. It's a light summer dish and goes excellent with refreshing lemon water or icy lemonade.
Chopped Garden Salad
4 cups chopped dark green lettuce
1 cup feta cheese
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup avocados (chopped or sliced)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup olive or canola oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 Tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp paprika
dash of ground pepper
dash of onion powder
Blend in a blender for 15-20 seconds. Toss into salad.
1 Tbsp canola oil
4-6 red potatoes chopped into wedges
2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil leaves
1/4 tsp onion powder
dash of salt to taste
dash of fresh ground pepper
Boil potatoes for 10 minutes until tender. Heat skillet to medium temperature and heat oil. Cook potatoes with other ingredients for 6-8 minutes. Serve with chilled salad.

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Tomorrow marks the 60th anniversary of the death of George Orwell, best known for his novels 1984 and Animal Farm.
Orwell was a pen name: he was born Eric Arthur Blair in 1903, the son of a British colonial civil servant. He went to Eton, joined the imperial police in Burma, and in 1927, decided to become a writer. In the 1920s he had anarchist leanings, but before long he became attracted to socialism. In 1936 fought with the Republicans against Franco in the Spanish Civil War. In that conflict, however, his worst enemy turned out to be the Communists, who were backed by Stalin and were quite willing to put down anyone, including socialists like him, who might dissent from their ideology.
During the Second World War, Orwell worked at the BBC, and in 1943 (now a prolific journalist and author), he became literary editor of the socialist journal Tribune. His belief that Stalin had betrayed the ideals of the Russian Revolution came out in his short 1945 fable, Animal Farm – which became a huge success. Four years later, his hatred of Stalin's totalitarian state led to his publication of 1984. Though notionally set in the future, it was in fact a grim portrayal of the horrors of Stalinism: his description of Big Brother, for example, is a close description of Stalin, while the 'traitor' Goldstein shares features with Trotsky.
The two books remain as powerful descriptions of how revolutionaries, having torn down the old laws, often create a worse, inhuman nightmare of their own. They provide a strong warning against the concentration of power in a few hands. Against socialism, in fact.
See Dr Butler's new Alternative Manifesto here.

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Immigrant families who were separated at the border as a part of President Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy have slowly been reunited after the president signed an executive order last month to end the practice.
But the joy of reunification has quickly faded for some mothers who’ve found their children no longer recognize them after being separated for months.
“He didn’t recognize me,” Mirce Alba Lopez told The New York Times after she was reunited with her son. “My joy turned temporarily into sadness.”
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced in April the Trump administration would implement increased security measures at the southern border that included separating families who tried to cross the border illegally. “If you don’t like that, then don’t smuggle children over our border,” he said.
Trump signed an executive order in June to end the separations after intense public backlash over the policy, but for many families, the damage of the separations has already been done.
For Milka Pablo, a mother who was separated from her 3-year-old daughter Darly, this was apparent as soon as they were reunited. “I want Miss, I want Miss,” Darly said as she tried to escape her mother’s hug and called for a social worker.
Trump’s rollback of family separations, an action he claimed for weeks he did not have the power to do, did not end the other enhanced security measures put in place on the southern border. “We’re going to keep families together but we still have to maintain toughness or our country will be overrun by people, by crime, by all the things that we don’t stand for and that we don’t want,” Trump said.
“I feel very strongly about it. I think anybody with a heart would feel very strongly about it. We don’t like to see families separated. At the same time, we don’t want people coming into our country illegally,” he added of the policy.
By Paul Leblanc for NEWSWEEK
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Did you know that recent studies have shown that 50 percent of people hear about breaking news on social media?
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Social media has revolutionised many industries, and it’s leading to big business: as much as $1.3 trillion is expected to be added to the U.S. economy through the added productivity and improved customer service that social media provides. This infographic from My Life takes a closer look at how social media is changing the world.
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Another thriller in Tewksbury, a stellar win in Andover, tough playoff falls and a return to the field for a MVC standout.
It was another crazy week of MVC football, one that saw yet another incredible finish for the Tewksbury Redmen pulled off yet another epic finish with a goal-line stand.
The Redmen moved on to the Gap Game final against Winchester with a two-point conversion stand. Haverhill continued their win streak with a big win over Lexington, Billerica kept rolling with a win over Waltham, Andover scored a historic win over Everett and Methuen QB Connor Bryant returned to the field to score an overtime win over Chelmsford.
A lot of MVP candidates this week, but one stood out above the rest. Dracut’s Lucas Ibarguen started at QB in place of injured teammate J.C. Santiago and put up Madden-level stats as the Middles got back in the win column ahead of their Thanksgiving game against Methuen.
Here’s the MVP vote breakdown:
Congrats to Ibarguen, who has been fighting a litany of injuries since sophomore year but hasn’t given up in fighting for the Middies.
Here is the Week 10 MVC Gridiron Honor Roll, presented by Realtor Jen Hamilton.


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Jash Shah takes off in style
St Francis D'Assissi (Borivli) midfielder Jash Shah, like any other footballer, hates to be substituted. However, in the last two matches he's been taken off the field in the second half as he has not been able to get among the goals.
Yesterday though, Jash finally found the net, in a 2-0 win over Christ Church (Byculla) in a Mumbai Schools Sports Association (MSSA) U-16 Div I inter-school match at Azad Maidan. Danny John scored the opener for D’Assissi after which Jash doubled the lead in the second half.
“My coach has high expectations from me after my good performance last year. From Match One, I was expected to score this time too, but unfortunately I couldn’t.
Thereafter, in our second and third matches, I was taken off in the second half. Our coach Gokul (Kanchan) sir though was unwell and missed this match. So, I took my chance and played the entire duration and scored,” Jash told MiD DAY yesterday.
The 14-year-old is now hoping his coach will think twice before substituting him next time round. “I can’t wait to share this news with my coach. I will call him rightaway. I hope after today’s goal, he does not take me off in the second half henceforth.”
Other results: Bombay Scottish (Mahim) 0 drew with St Lawrence (Borivli) 0; St Mary’s SSC (Mazagaon) 0 drew with St Joseph (Wadala) 0; Jamanabai Narsee (Juhu) 0 drew with OLPS (Chembur) 0.


Nicky Roeber is the Online Horticultural Expert at Wyevale Garden Centres. Here, he shares some of his favourite indoor gardening activities that you can get the kids involved with this winter.
As temperatures drop this winter, we’ll naturally begin to spend much less time outdoors. If your kids have grown accustomed to spending summer nights at your local park, they might struggle with this. And, you’ll want to find ways to keep them entertained throughout the colder months.
Indoor gardening with your children is great for this. Not only will it ensure that they still feel close to nature, but having plants in your home can have a variety of health and social benefits: for example, they will help to improve the air quality in your home and it has been shown that having a connection with plants can improve our mental wellbeing as well as our productivity levels, according to Powerhouse Hydroponics. With all of this in mind, I’m going to recommend five indoor gardening activities that will help to keep you and your little ones entertained this winter.
Let Everyone Make Their Own Terrarium
Terrariums are great because they’ll look nice in your home, they’re fascinating to watch grow, and they’re a lot of fun to make. They can be created using almost any glass container so, if you have some jars or glass bowls lying around unused, you’re on to a winner.
When creating terrariums, the most important thing is that you choose plants that can thrive under the same conditions. For example, succulents and cacti like a dry environment, while the likes of moss and ferns need more water. Once you’ve found containers for you and each of your kids and decided what kinds of plants you’re going to use, you can get started.
NASA Climate Kids has a fantastic guide to making a mini-garden, which will walk you through all the necessary steps.
Create A Herb Garden For Your Kitchen
Growing herbs is a fantastic way to teach your kids about gardening. They tend to be very easy to look after and they flourish quite quickly under the right conditions, which means creating a herb garden is a great idea if you don’t want to devote a huge amount of time to your gardening project, but still want your kids to see their plants growing every day.
Gardening Know How has a great resource about herb gardens for children, which explains everything you’ll need to know to ensure your project is a success. It covers what kinds of herbs you can grow, where you should set your herb garden up, and what you’ll need to do to look after it.
Create Artwork Using Fallen Leaves
While this isn’t technically a gardening project, you can help your kids get closer to nature by taking them out to collect fallen leaves, and then bringing them home to make art with them. Hand On As We Grow has a list of 42 leaf crafts for kids that you can browse to find plenty of art inspiration. They recommend making garlands, lanterns, and even puppets. They also have guides for creating leaf crowns for your kids to wear, explain how to make suncatchers, and can show you how to print rocks using leaves.
Try Growing Veg From Kitchen Scraps
You can keep your kids entertained while teaching them about living responsibly and sustainably by showing them how to grow vegetables from your kitchen scraps. DIY & Crafts has a list of 25 food you can do this with, but some particularly popular options are celery, avocadoes, potatoes, garlic, and mushrooms.
While growing your own vegetables isn’t the easiest activity on this list, it’s certainly worth doing if you have the time. It will teach your kids more about eating healthily, where their food comes from, and how they can recycle their food waste.
Make Gardening Plans For Next Summer
Although you mightn’t be able to take your kids out into the garden to plant some new flowers and shrubs, this doesn’t mean you can’t plan what you want to do next summer. Sit down with your kids and look through seed catalogues, browse the internet for inspiration, and research what plants work well together. Not only will your little ones learn a lot (and you might too), but this process will also get you all very excited to get into the garden and bring your vision to life next summer.
Indoor gardening is a great way to entertain and bond with your kids in the colder months. And, it’s bound to do you all a lot of good. Try some of these activities and we guarantee you’ll all discover a new-found love for the plants in your home and garden.
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Patagonia has announced the UK screening schedule for their latest documentary film, Blue Heart. The film depicts the fight to protect Europe’s last wild rivers from 3,000 proposed hydropower projects that’ll cause irreversible damage to rivers, wildlife and local communities.
The film will be screened around the world as part of Patagonia’s ongoing ‘Save The Blue Heart of Europe’ campaign with the UK premieres taking place on 2nd May at the Crate Brewery in London and Patagonia’s UK flagship store in Manchester.
Premiere Events on 2nd May:
London (Crate Brewery) | Tickets £5 – all proceeds going to the Save the Blue Heart campaign | LINK
Machester (Patagonia Manchester) | Tickets – Free | LINK
Full list of UK Screenings:
May 2nd – London, Crate Brewery – Tickets
May 2nd – Manchester, Patagonia
May 19th – Hathersage, Outside
May 24th – London, The Brokedown Palace
May 24th – Chertsey, Snow + Rock
May 27th – Keswick, George Fisher
June 28th – London, Farlows of Pall Mall

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“Art and Engagement”, Talk at the Vienna Art Week 2016
It is for the first time that ERSTE Foundation has the pleasure to host one of the multifold and diverse events at the Vienna Art Week. Around 200 exhibitions, performances, lectures and films with the theme “Seeking beauty” will take place between 14 and 20 November 2016. “Art and Engagement – Talk about the contemporary art scene in Croatia and Hungary” with Hajnalka Somogyi and Sabina Sabolović takes place on 18 November 2016, 5 pm at 21er Haus.
How does art react to political and social changes? How do artists and cultural producers take over more responsibility in society? How does the world of art stay a public and accessible space? How do politics affect the art and culture sector at large and contemporary art production in particular?
In Hungary and Croatia we are confronted with a rapidly changing political landscape. The state takes over more and more control in art and cultural institutions. It tries to gain influence on the content and programme and cuts funding. Two proponents of the independent art scene from Budapest and Zagreb will present their strategies and perspectives. In the talk they will comment on their experiences and ideas. Hajnalka Somogyi of the initiative Budapest Off-Biennale and Sabina Sabolović of the curatorial collective WHW will discuss the challenges the contemporary art scenes in Croatia and Hungary are facing.
Sabina Sabolović is a member of the Zagreb-based curatorial collective What, How & for Whom (WHW) founded in 1999. WHW is a non-profit organization for visual culture based in Zagreb. WHW’s mission is to open up discussions on relevant social issues through art, theory and media, by supporting contemporary art production, organizing exhibitions, art projects, and discursive programs, publishing, and developing new models for collaboration among organizations from different cultural fields. Since May 2003 WHW directs the program of Gallery Nova – a non-profit, city owned gallery in Zagreb. In 2008, WHW received the first Igor Zabel Award for Culture and Theory in 2008. WHW’s current project “My Sweet Little Lamb (Everything we see could also be otherwise)” is a series of exhibitions based on the Kontakt Art Collection.
Hajnalka Somogyi is an art historian and curator based in Budapest. She is the project leader of the Off-Biennale Budapest, a grassroots initiative for contemporary art. The Off-Biennale was initiated by a collective of curators in 2015 to revitalize the Hungarian art and culture scene. The first biennial in spring 2015 gave an overview of the independent off-scene and thus offered alternatives to the local state-run art and culture infrastructures. Off-Biennale Budapest works as an umbrella project for joint activities and brings together the different stakeholders of the Hungarian art and culture scene – artists, art galleries, curators, NGOs, civil society.
Please note that we changed the location of the event to 21er Haus.
Host: Christiane Erharter, ERSTE Foundation
The talk is held in English.
Friday, 18 November 2016
5 pm to 6.30 pm
21er Haus – Museum for Contemporary Art
Arsenalstraße 1 Quartier Belvedere
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By Seth Miller
There are courses available to cater to the needs of the budding medical transcriptionist. The American Association for Medical Transcription's (AAMT's) "Model Curriculum for Medical Transcription" that educators use to develop their courses. Two-year programs are advocated that include 240 hours of externship in a medical facility. There are some schools that offer shorter programs.
Community colleges, proprietary schools and home-study programs offer medical transcription classes. It is wise to do a thorough checking of schools offering medical transcription courses. Programs that facilitate interaction between the student and teacher, as well as allow for networking among students are the best courses. These programs can mentally prepare you for the real world of medical transcription and finding a job in the field. Also, AAMT has come up with a paper called "How to Choose an MT School" that is intended to help you choose the medical transcription school that best suits your needs.
The ability to listen is a natural skill, but in transcribing it must also be learned. It requires practice and direction from medical transcriptionists who have been in the field for a good number of years. Even if you possess the mandatory keyboard skills, you d still need courses that offer transcribing practices. You must learn to integrate the medical knowledge you have, with keyboard and attentive listening skills. Intensive study is required to obtain a good level of fluency in the medical language.
Apart from developing the "Model Curriculum for Medical Transcription," AAMT also offers CDs and audiotapes for independent or classroom use. That aside, the AAMT "Book of Style for Medical Transcription" is held in high acclaim by the medical industry. Another valuable tool is the video based on "The Book of Style." [http://www.z-medicaltranscription.com/]Medical Transcription provides detailed information on Medical Transcription, Medical Transcription Service, Medical Transcription Courses, Medical Transcription at Home and more. Medical Transcription is affiliated with [http://www.i-transcriptions.com/]Online Medical Transcription Courses.
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Seungri has teased BigBang fans with his latest Instagram post.
A blurry photo was posted on Instagram of the K-pop group's shoes. Some of the members were tagged in the photo (so it wasn't just a random photo of people's shoes) and it was captioned #BIGBANG, #MADE #A BIGBANG #MADESERIESAcoming soon 6/1 #Newsong.
The songs for the 'A' single of the MADE series are expected to be released on the 1st of June (or 6/1.....). So it's understandable that VIPs are now speculating as to whether the photo is hinting at a new song, or even another new music video!


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Current federal regulations recommending that rangelands be rested from grazing for two seasons after fire are not supported by science. In fact, the research shows that healthy prairie ecosystems require grazing and fire. When tested on the ground, evidence shows that moderate post-fire grazing causes few impacts on northern mixed-grass prairie vegetation. That’s the conclusion […]
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You weren’t expecting this, were you? Well take a seat and listen. As an independent country fan, you’re well aware of the likes of Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, American Aquarium, Wade Bowen and Rosanne Cash. But I’m not addressing all independent country fans. No, I’m addressing the close-minded part of that fan base. Who are the close-minded? The ones I see online everyday refusing to listen to anything offered from mainstream country music. No matter how good that mainstream country music is, they refuse to even give it a chance. Their attitude is: “If it’s mainstream, it’s bad.” In other words, you’re essentially a hipster. You refuse to give something a chance if it’s popular. You have to be different and listen to something that’s obscured. Well let me get this out right up front: you’re hurting country music as much as bro country fans and metro-politan fans are hurting the genre.
Yep. You read that correctly. You’re just as big of a problem as the very people you mock. You’re no different from the Sam Hunt fan who refuses to listen to Sturgill Simpson. You’re the Randy Rogers fan who refuses to listen to Tim McGraw, not because you think McGraw’s music isn’t good, but simply because he’s mainstream. You’re the same person who hated Sturgill Simpson for signing with Atlantic Records, all because you wanted to keep him in your own realm for your own selfish reasons. God forbid Simpson tries to make a better life for himself and his family with this great opportunity. You’re too worried that you can’t see him play in dinky little dive bars anymore for pennies, while Simpson makes pennies from it. See what I mean about you hurting country music?
What prompted me to write this letter is the announcement of “Dress Blues” being featured on Zac Brown Band’s new upcoming album Jekyll + Hyde. That song of course is a Jason Isbell song that was featured on Isbell’s first solo album. It’s a beautiful song with raw emotion about the cold reality of fighting wars. The song is patriotic without the clichés and cheesiness you’ll see in Toby Keith’s ‘Murica pride songs. Simply put this is a song that everyone needs to hear. This discussion about “Dress Blues” started months ago when the Zac Brown Band played this song in a pre-show for the College Football National Championship game. Many started to speculate that this would be covered on the band’s new album and sure enough it is.
Zac Brown Band covering “Dress Blues” does two big things. One it introduces more substance to the mainstream country scene that badly needs it. Second of all it provides more exposure to a phenomenally talented artist like Jason Isbell and at the same time Isbell makes some money off the sales of it. This is a win-win situation. Isbell himself has endorsed Zac Brown Band covering it and shared a link to pre-order it on social media channels. He’s totally on-board with this, but what do a lot of his fans do? They bitch and moan about it. They refuse to even listen to it because Zac Brown Band is mainstream and everything mainstream sucks in their mind. Here’s a small snippets of comments from Isbell’s Facebook post on the news:
Now granted there are some people congratulating him on this and leaving nice comments too. Many are saying they listened to Brown’s version and say they prefer Isbell’s version, which is fine. They were open-minded and gave the cover a chance at least. But just look at these comments above. No wonder Isbell never looks at his Facebook page (I know I try to avoid Facebook). His Twitter page doesn’t seem to have these kind of comments, so maybe this is just Facebook people being Facebook people.
Nevertheless it just pisses me off when independent country fans can’t be happy for their favorite artist to be covered in the mainstream or join the mainstream. Choosing to be close-minded on top of this is just infuriating. I listen to all types of music now. I remember when I was close-minded and pretty much just went with whatever was popular. As a result I missed a lot of good music from several genres. I’m a much happier music listener now that I pretty much explore any kind of music that peaks my interest. I have so much music to listen to anymore that I can hardly keep up. It’s a good problem to have. This is all because I opened my mind up to new music. Sure I’ve come across music I hate, but you don’t have to like everything you try.
All I’m saying to you close-minded independent country fans or any close-minded music listener is this: just give it a chance. When you come across something new or a mainstream artist is covering a less known artist’s song, just give it a chance. I won’t kill you to listen. And if you don’t like it? Just move on. And more than anything be happy when the Jason Isbells and Sturgill Simpsons of the world get these great opportunities. Be a real fan, don’t be a hipster douche.
Now if you’ll excuse me I have some music to listen to…
Upcoming/Recent Country Music Releases
- Kacey Musgraves’ lead single from hear sophomore album, “Biscuits” will officially be released next week. I’ll have a review on it early in the week.
- Lindi Ortega has released a new single, “Tell It Like It Is,” the lead single off of her new upcoming album. I’m not going to wait until the review to tell you what I think of it either: it’s really good and you need to listen to it. It makes me even more excited to hear this new album from her.
- George Strait will not only be performing at the 50th ACM Awards, but will be debuting new music. No other information on the new music has been said, other than the fact this is new music from Strait. Considering the situation mainstream country is in right now, we could use some music from Strait. Save us King George!
- Ronnie Reno will release a new album titled Lessons Learned next Tuesday. For those unfamiliar with Reno, he’s know as “Bluegrass Music’s Youngest Old-Timer.” Ronnie at one point was joined up with the Osborne brothers and the trio won CMA Group of the Year in 1971. After that Merle Haggard hired him away, which allowed him to sing alongside Haggard and his wife Bonnie Owens on songs such as “If We Make It Through December” and “Ramblin’ Fever.” He also wrote Conway Twitty’s #1 hit “Boogie Grass Band.” I’ll have a review on Reno’s new album next week.
- Allison Moorer will also release a new album next week titled Down To Believing. She’s the former wife of alt-country artist Steve Earle for those unfamiliar with her and this will be her first new album in several years. The lead single she released for the album last November sounded pretty promising, so I’m looking forward to hearing the album.
- RaeLynn just released a new single called “For A Boy.” This is in fact not off of her terrible Me EP she released back in January. So I guess I should prepare myself to review this one. I’m not going to make Derek review more RaeLynn material because that would be cruel.
Throwback Thursday Song
Sammy Kershaw – “National Working Woman’s Holiday” – Last summer I decided to explore Sammy Kershaw’s catalog of music and my only regret is that I had not done it sooner. To me he doesn’t get near enough credit that he deserves for his great library of music. He kind of got overlooked in the 90s because of the superstardom of Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson and George Strait. If you haven’t heard any of his music I highly suggest going back through his catalog (start with his greatest hits album and go from there).
Non-Country Song of the Week
Chris Mann – “Roads” – Back when I was a regular watcher of the show The Voice I wasn’t really impressed by a lot of singers. At least not enough for me to become a fan. There were a few however that did impress me enough to make me a fan. One of those artists was Chris Mann, a classical and opera singer. Now I listen to all genre, but this isn’t usually my cup of tea. But Mann absolutely blew me away with his dynamic vocals. Fun fact: RaeLynn and Gwen Sebastian were also contestants the same season as Mann. He’s only released one album so far and I’m looking forward to his sophomore release.
Tweet of the Week
How could anyone not like ice cream? Or Sturgill for that matter?
An iTunes Review That Will Make You Face Palm
You know I’m just shocked Hunt fans are aware of Hank Williams. And why aren’t they listening to Hank instead?
That’s it for the Hodgepodge this week! Be sure to sound off in the comments!


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“…my face and sides hurt from laughing non-stop for a solid 90 minutes at F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Save the World. Absolutely f%#&$ BANANAS – hilarious!” – Audience Feedback
What happens when 6 luminaries of the Austin improv and comedy scene get together to do whatever the hell they want? They blow off steam in the most absurd high-brow/low-brow comedy of the year.
In F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Save The World!, the famously dysfunctional literary couple continue their side-career as mercenaries and assassins for hire in the mysterious world of international espionage in the Jazz Age 1920s, where all notable artists and intellectuals are multi-talented friends or foes to the Fitzgeralds, and automatons, time machines, secret amulets, and ancient curses are all in a day’s work. This time, however, our unreliable (and probably drunk) protagonists Zelda (Kaci Beeler) and F. Scott (Curtis Luciani) are in over their heads!
Inspired by the NeoFuturist’s Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, classic spy films, and seizure-inducing anime, F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Save The World! is part improvised play, part character-driven sketch comedy, with a dash of interactive game show thrown into the mix.
Will a parkour chase determine the world’s fate? Is Ernest Hemingway going to play 7 minutes in Heaven with Joan Crawford? How much k-pop did Kaci force into the show?
These questions and more will be answered in every one of our 8 performances at The Hideout Theatre, 8:30pm, Thursday through Sunday, April 17th – April 27th (two weekends only!).
“I’ve seen a lot of live comedy and improv shows over the years, but this might take the cake as the most fun show I’ve ever seen. Stomach-hurts-tears-in-your-eyes laughter, awesome characters, outrageous story. Go see it, you’ll have a blast.” – Audience Feedback
Produced by and starring Kaci Beeler (Austin Chronicle Best Actor 2012, Parallelogramophonograph, Available Cupholders) and Curtis Luciani (Your Terrific Neighbors, The Hustle Show, Austin Sketch Fest) as their version of the infamous Fitzgeralds, as created in their 2011 FronteraFest Best of Fest show Fitzgeralds for Hire.


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Click to enlarge As usual, don’t let the number of ingredients scare you off. Lasagna is admittedly a little time consuming, but the results are well worth it. Make it ahead of hand and freeze it for when you don’t have time to cook. It’s almost impossible to mess up so try it today!
Click to enlarge Don’t let the number of ingredients in this dish scare you off – it’s easier than it looks. I’ve paired it here with pork chops, but any meat will do nicely. You’ll notice that I’ve done the pork chops to a medium wellness here. Thanks to advances in technology, Trichinosis has been… Read More »
Click to enlarge The cucumber and parsley add a coolness to this dish which makes it perfect for a warm summer’s night. It’s quick, easy and most importantly, tasty. Pair it off with a nice white and voila, a simple dinner.
Click to enlarge Fish has somewhat of a reputation for being difficult to cook. Where that reputation came from, I’ll never know. Here’s a quick and easy salmon recipe that I blatantly borrowed from Gordon Ramsay. It can be prepped and cooked in under 30 minutes which makes it ideal for a quick evening meal… Read More »
It’s known in Korean restaurants as Haemool Pageon, but I like to call them Hamal Pigeons. Order it my way in Korean restaurants and waiters will either graciously attempt to teach you the correct pronunciation or give you the thousand-dagger stare – either way, hilarity ensues.
As designation exams loom, I’ve come to appreciate the convenience of one pot stews that you can just set and forget. Leftovers store well and not much is lost in the way of texture or flavour when you reheat things. These types of dishes usually freeze well too.
On a cold rainy winter day, nothing hits the spot better than some hearty stew. No need to stick to the ingredients list – feel free to substitute anything you may have in your fridge. A lot of ingredients I know, but the prep time is minimal once you chuck everything in. Here’s a pic… Read More »
Click to enlarge I’m a big fan of one pan dishes because they’re fast and they facilitate easy clean-up. Miso in this dish is used to add a bit of a Japanese flair to the dish, but it’s entirely optional as it is a pain in the ass to acquire if you aren’t in a… Read More »
Click image to enlarge If you’re in a hurry, then this recipe will help you eat right in only 10 minutes. This dish uses no salt instead relying on the ingredients to provide the flavor.
Click to enlarge photo Portobello mushrooms are a great way to get vegetarian whiners to shut up. It’s made as a sandwich here, but makes for an excellent substitute for burger patties. It’s freezing cold outside right now so I’m going to give instructions for the oven, but these mushrooms can easily be grilled with… Read More »


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Our ten nominees for 2013 Lawyer of the Year honors were a distinguished and diverse group. They included a Supreme Court justice, a U.S. Attorney, a governor, a law school dean, and some of Biglaw’s brightest stars. They also included a plaintiffs’ lawyer accused of awful acts, a shameless self-promoter fond of letting it all hang out, and a young attorney with a problematic sideline. We cover it all here at Above the Law.
Our prior winners have come from the savory rather than salacious side of the ledger. Here are ATL’s past Lawyers of the Year:
For 2013, who will join their distinguished ranks? Let’s find out….
With Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on Wednesdays in 2013, it felt like the holiday season lasted forever. Not that we’re complaining — we enjoyed two weeks of relative quiet, and we suspect many of you did as well — but now it’s back to work, as we kick off the first full week of the new year.
One story that kept people engaged over the holiday lull was our fifth annual holiday card contest. Voter participation ran high, with more than 7,688 votes cast for the eight worthy finalists.
Which law firm’s card prevailed? Here’s a hint: it’s the most interesting Biglaw holiday card in the world….
The year is quickly drawing to a close, but we have unfinished business to conduct here at Above the Law. We still have to crown our Lawyer of the Year for 2013.
Thank you to everyone who responded to our call for nominations, in the comments or via email. We’ve narrowed down the nominees to a field of ten. As in past years, the contenders run the gamut from distinguished to despicable.
And the nominees are…
With just two weeks left in the year 2013, we thought that now would be a good time to ask you, our loyal readers, to submit your nominations for Above the Law’s seventh annual LAWYER OF THE YEAR competition.
We’ll be running this competition just like we’ve done it in the past: you submit your nominees (in the comments to this post), we’ll review them and pick a slate of finalists, and then you’ll vote on them in a reader poll. Simples.
The winner will receive the glorious and honorific title of Above the Law’s Lawyer of the Year for 2013. Feel the prestige, my friends!
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Cardiovascular health is one of the most important aspects of overall health, and getting regular exercise is one of the best ways to improve it. Regular exercise not only strengthens the heart and lungs, but also helps decrease the risks of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack. However, not all exercises are created equal when it comes to improving your cardiovascular health. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the top exercises that can help you boost your heart health.
1) Walking: Walking is one of the most efficient exercises that can boost your heart health. It is low-impact and can be done anytime, anywhere. Walking for at least 30 minutes a day can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. It also helps improve circulation, reduce stress, and strengthen the joints.
2) Running: Running is a high-intensity exercise that can help get your heart pumping and your lungs working. It is a full-body workout that can help you burn calories and strengthen your heart muscle. Running can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease and improve your overall fitness levels. However, it is crucial to start slowly and increase your pace and distance over time.
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4) Swimming: Swimming is a low-impact exercise that is gentle on the joints and can be done by people of all ages. It is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that works the entire body and improves heart and lung function. Swimming can help reduce the risk of heart disease and can also help with weight loss.
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Improving your cardiovascular health is crucial for overall health and well-being. Incorporating exercises such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, and HIIT can help improve heart function, reduce the risks of chronic diseases, and improve overall fitness levels. It is essential to start slowly and work your way up to more intense workouts to avoid injury and burnout. Remember to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise regimen, and always listen to your body. With dedication and perseverance, you can improve your heart health and enjoy a healthier, happier life.


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Way back in 1997, I got my first Playstation. This was my first ‘serious’ games console; to be fair, it was THE first serious games console. It marked a departure from 2D pixellated gaming to 3D, high octane, pixelated gaming. Entire towns would lock up their daughters and shoot their sons when one of the neighborhood bad boys got his hands on a PS1. Continue reading “Games We Grew Up On: Final Fantasy VII”
Debating Final Fantasy games is a fucking mess, because there are always specific kinds of people that debate FF games. The one we’re all familiar with is the Final Fantasy VII fuckboy who trashes every other game because they haven’t played them anyway. There’s the FFVI purist who makes a convincing argument – until the FFVII fuckboy shouts “GO SUPLEX A TRAIN!” There’s also the FFVIII super fan who usually stays in the corner, writing Story of the Year lyrics inside a Death Note notebook. Continue reading “Why Final Fantasy IX is the Most Overlooked Final Fantasy”
The Total War series is perhaps the most successful series of strategy games of the past 15 years. Since the series’ inception with Shogun: Total War in 2000, the Total War series has wowed and inspired masters of strategy to do great things. Continue reading “Total War: An Overview”
RPGs have come a long way from the pixelated, turn-based cutefests of yesteryear. Nowadays, we see vast worlds hosting a plethora of individual characters, and players have ultimate freedom to kill people, burn shit or fuck everything off to settle down and have kids.
Continue reading “UTM Discuss: The Current (and Future) State of RPGs”
Ever wondered why some video game characters seem to be able to take down multiple foes with ease? Sure, for games like God Of War this may make sense considering the protagonist is a hugely strong demigod, but when it comes to a series like Assassin’s Creed, all it takes is a monotonous combination of blocking and countering to take down dozens of enemies one-by-one without losing much health at all. Continue reading “Frustrating Video Games Are Ultimately Rewarding”
Every Resident Evil game before Resident Evil 4 was either too scary for my brain to process or too fiddly for my uncoordinated hands to play. I fucking shat myself when Nemesis jumped through a window in the police station, and the combination of the faeces smudging against my buttcheeks and my trembling, preteen hands rendered me unable to play Resident Evil 3 any longer. Continue reading “Games We Grew Up On – Resident Evil 4”
Videogames have been, can be and will be broken pieces of shit, ever since the commercial release of the first videogame, unplayable, unfinished pieces of shit have plagued the videogame industry and have arguably downplayed the game’s importance and legitimacy as an artform. The definition of a piece of shit is a very abstract one, it can be any combination of drastic optimization errors, unresponsive controls, money-grabbing publisher pressures or just plain old lazy developers.


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Socially Determined, a Washington, DC-based healthcare analytics company, unveiled a new metric on Thursday which aims to measure the impact of social connectedness on health outcomes and business performance.
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“The social connectedness measure analyzes the influences of loneliness, quality of social networks, and social capital to provide a clear view of how they converge to impact social connectedness within a community,” said Alan Lattimer, chief analytics officer at Socially Determined, in an email provided by a rep.
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There was confusion as to whether Zimbabwe had received a loan of US$950 million from China or not just five months after the signing of the inclusive government.
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai claimed that Zimbabwe was not looking West or Looking East.
Tsvangirai said Finance Minister Tendai Biti had been assured of credit lines totalling US$950 million from China while (Tsvangirai) he had been away in the United States and Britain.
Biti denied that Zimbabwe had reached any agreements with China.
Tsvangirai’s spokesman James Maridadi said he could not understand why Biti was insisting that there was no money coming from China.
President Robert Mugabe jumped in thanking China for the money but insisting that the money had nothing to do with the MDC because it had been secured four years earlier.
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SUBJECT: CHINESE ASSISTANCE TO ZIMBABWE
¶1. (U) Over the past couple of weeks, both President Robert
Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai have claimed
credit for obtaining $US950 million in lines of credit from
China. There were also reports that Zimbabwe would receive a
$5 billion loan in exchange for platinum mining rights. At a
press conference on July 3, Minister of Finance Tendai Biti
categorically denied both loans. END SUMMARY.
¶2. (U) On June 30, Tsvangirai issued a statement summarizing
his recently-concluded trip to the U.S. and Europe. After
claiming pledges of humanitarian and transitional assistance
of $500 million, he commented that Zimbabwe was not
restricted to a “look west” or “look east” policy and averred
that in his absence Biti had secured lines of credit from
China totaling $950 million. On July 2, the Zimbabwe
Independent reported that Biti had signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with China’s Eximbank for a $5 billion loan in
exchange for platinum rights.
¶3. (U) At a press conference on July 3, Biti denied that
Zimbabwe had reached any agreements with China for loans.
Speaking to The Standard after Biti’s conference,
Tsvangirai’s spokesman, James Maridadi, addressed the alleged
$950 million loan and said it represented pledges; he could
not understand why Biti was insisting there was no money
coming from China.
¶4. (U) The Herald’s banner headline on July 6 was “President
hails China aid.” The lead paragraph read, “President Mugabe
has applauded China for unconditionally extending a US$950
million credit facility to help Zimbabwe’s economic recovery
program and blasted the West for insisting on conditions even
as they render bits and pieces of aid to their agencies under
the guise of assisting the people of Zimbabwe.” The article
quoted Mugabe as saying the loan was the first tranche in a
$5 billion bridging package that had been negotiated four
years ago and it was “nonsense” that the MDC had secured any
loans from China.
¶5. (SBU) For years, ZANU-PF has trumpeted assistance from
China–assistance that never materializes. What is
disconcerting is that Tsvangirai, who returned from his
western trip with less concrete assistance than hoped for,
now appears to be playing the same game. The lack of
coordination between Tsvangirai and Biti is also troubling.
The bottom line is that until China can get investment
guarantees–non-existant in the current environment–material
Chinese assistance is extremely unlikely.