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Sexism isn't a issue for liberals if the target is a GOP woman like Sarah Palin or Michele Bachmann
By Andrea Tantaros
Feb 03, 2011 | 4:00 AM
Just this week, notorious camera hog Sen. Chuck Schumer said perhaps the dumbest thing I have ever heard a politician say.
In attempting to make a point about how the organs of power on Capitol Hill need to work together to prevent a government shutdown, Schumer reconfigured the three branches of government. "You know," he said, "we have three branches of government. We have a House. We have a Senate. We have a President." It should be noted that this isn't the model described in most civics textbooks, which list the three branches as legislative, executive and judiciary.
Now imagine if a Republican had said that. Better yet, a Republican woman. She would be called stupid. She would be mocked on cable news and spoofed on "Saturday Night Live." Her credibility would be questioned, and if she were attractive, she'd be discounted as a dingbat or a bimbo.
But that's not the case here. Schumer's gaffe was met with little fanfare or ridicule from the mainstream media. His interviewer, Candy Crowley, a shrewd veteran journalist, didn't even question his error.
Granted, mistakes are made on live television. And Schumer was probably tired. People in the public eye talk so much that they are prone to more verbal flubs than the rest of us. For example, when President Obama said there were 51 states, and mispronounced corpsman ("corpse-man," he said). But while Republican women like Sarah Palin and Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) have been impaled for lesser missteps, Schumer and Obama can always expect a pass.
GOP women have been called names for doing a lot less than Schumer, or for doing nothing at all: Former California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman, for one, was called a whore during the midterms. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was accused of having an affair. Lurid details of Christine O'Donnell's grooming habits were related in a breathless account of a one-night-stand that was posted on Gawker, along with demeaning photographs of the then-Senate candidate from Delaware. Chris Matthews has insinuated that Bachmann is illiterate ("Good thing she doesn't have to take a literacy test"). And that's just the tip of the hateful iceberg.
Misogyny, to liberals, knows no bounds, as long as it's always looking to the right.
The most egregious example, of course, is their despicable treatment of Palin. When Palin shouted at a Tea Party rally this past fall that, "We're going to party like it's 1773!" the left was quick to pounce, calling her an idiot. "She's so smart," came the sarcastic Twitter commentary from Markos Moulitsas, founder of the liberal blog Daily Kos.
But it turns out that Palin is smart - smarter than Moulitsas, anyway. The Boston Tea Party happened that year. So even when Palin gets it right, she is accused of getting it wrong, while her smug liberal critics escape relatively unscathed. Maybe if they spent more time studying history and less time trying to humiliate Palin, we wouldn't have such glaring examples of a double standard.
These days, it seems like the last acceptable form of prejudice is expressing hatred toward Republican women without fear of retribution.
Take liberal talk show host and queen of condescension Rachel Maddow, who is notorious for mocking other news networks and female politicians. In December, during a visit to "Late Show With David Letterman," Maddow mocked Fox News for promoting "fake" stories.
Fast-forward to this past Monday, when Maddow foolishly slammed conservatives for a story supposedly calling for a Palin-led American invasion into Egypt on the website Christwire.org. But Christwire.org isn't a real news site - it's a satirical one peppered with transparently bogus stories. Even The New York Times, which Maddow surely reads, has covered the prankster outfit.
So is Maddow a dumb-ass? Or do dumb-asses have to be Republican and hot? I mention this second quality because there is a direct correlation between how the left questions the credentials of GOP women and references their looks. Liberals believe that if you're a successful, esthetically pleasing woman who happens to be on the right, you're only there because of your beauty.
To wit, a statement by Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) proves the point: "Sarah Palin just can't seem to get it - on any front. I think that she's an attractive person. She is articulate. But I think intellectually she seems not to be able to understand what's going on here."
If liberal women happen to be attractive, are they ever to deal with similar scrutiny and torture? Not at all. Liberal women are to be celebrated for their success, respected because they are women and applauded when they decide to embrace their sexuality after a screening of "The Vagina Monologues." They're heroes, not whores. In fact, their sexuality is none of our business, we're lectured. But if it is ever mentioned, they have the leftist women's groups to jump to their defense.
Maddow and her left-wing colleagues should take their own advice. As she said once: "You can move people into dangerous areas if you don't care about the truth or what you're saying."
That's why woman-hating is so disgusting. It's not good for any female, particularly those of rising generations who are being told that they can be anything they want to be. That is, as long as they're not a pretty girl who plans to vote Republican.
Andrea Tantaros, whose column appears on Thursdays on NYDailyNews.com and often in the print edition of the newspaper, is a political commentator as well as a corporate communications executive. She previously served as a senior adviser on a number of political campaigns and as communications director for former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld and Rep. Thomas Reynolds (R-N.Y.) and on Capitol Hill as press secretary for the Republican leadership. Tantaros lives in New York City.


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Congress, UML mull motion to remove Speaker Sapkota if no cooperation on MCCPrime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is seeking the main opposition’s support to ratify the US grant as his key coalition partner, Maoist Centre, is playing spoilsport.
Amid growing pressure on Nepal from the United States for parliamentary ratification of the MCC compact, there remains one question—whether Speaker Agni Sapkota could play a spoilsport.
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba appears ready to put the Millennium Challenge Corporation Nepal Compact to a vote in the House. His key coalition partner Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) is against its ratification “in the existing form”, even though its chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal had sought four-five months from the MCC headquarters for building national consensus. The five-month period ends on February 28.
Sapkota is a long-time ally of Dahal, and if his consultations in recent days to build an opinion on the MCC’s ratification are anything to go by, he appears to be toeing the line of Dahal, his chairman until he was elected to the post of Speaker.
Deuba, meanwhile, has been seeking UML’s support to ratify the compact. The UML has been obstructing the House for months protesting against Sapkota’s failure to take cognizance of the party's decision to expel its 14 lawmakers, including Madhav Nepal, in August last year. Those expelled lawmakers now have a new party—CPN (Unified Socialist).
There’s a general understanding in both the Congress and the UML that Sapkota’s removal as Speaker could pave the way for the compact’s ratification, according to multiple leaders from both the parties the Post spoke to.
The UML has been publicly blaming the Speaker for the delay in tabling the MCC compact in Parliament.
Addressing an orientation for his party’s provincial committees, Oli said on Friday that Sapkota has been stopping the MCC compact from being tabled in the House.
“The Speaker doesn’t have the authority to stop the government’s proposal from being tabled in the House. Such a move is beyond his jurisdiction,” said Oli.
Min Bishwakarma, a Central Working Committee member of the Nepali Congress, said it is clear that Sapkota is not in favour of the compact’s ratification.
“We are still working to create an environment to table the MCC compact in the upcoming meeting of the House,” he told the Post. “It, however, will depend on the position of the Maoist Centre and the Unified Socialist and the role of the Speaker.”
Though both the Congress and the UML believe removing Sapkota could make it easier—and the constitution does have a provision for removing the Speaker—to table the compact, the question is who is going to make the move.
A UML leader said that both the Congress and the UML believe Sapkota will not allow tabling of the compact.
“The path will be clear only after the Speaker is removed from the post,” said the UML leader who is close to Oli. “However, there are differences as to who would register an impeachment motion against the Speaker.”
Article 91 (6) (C) of the constitution says the Speaker’s position becomes vacant if a resolution is passed by a majority of two-thirds of the total number of the then members of the House of Representatives that his or her conduct is not compatible with his or her office.
The 275-member lower house currently has just 271 members. As many as 181 lawmakers must vote for the motion to unseat Sapkota. The UML and Congress, however, don’t have the number. The largest party has 98 lawmakers while Congress has 61, which makes them short of 22 lawmakers.
Since the Maoist Centre and the CPN (Unified Socialist), which control 49 and 23 seats respectively, are unlikely to vote for removing Sapkota, the Congress and the UML have to get the Janata Samajbadi Party (19 votes) and Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (13 votes) on board.
The Janata Samajbadi Party, however, is divided over the compact, with a faction led by Baburam Bhattarai in favour of the US grant and party chair Upendra Yadav demanding revision of the compact’s terms. If the Bhattarai faction makes a move, it could even lead to a split in the Janata Samajbadi Party.
The UML says as it is the government’s responsibility to get the MCC compact endorsed, Congress should register a proposal to remove the Speaker if it thinks Sapkota is the hurdle.
“We are ready to second the motion if the Congress registers it,” Sher Bahadur Tamang, a UML politburo member, told the Post.
Congress, however, says as Sapkota belongs to the Maoist Centre, which is a coalition partner, it would be unethical for it to table the proposal.
“We want the UML to register the motion,” said a Congress leader. “The discussions are ongoing.”
Congress leaders say they still believe the incumbent alliance will reach an agreement on creating an environment for tabling the MCC compact at Sunday's meeting of the House.
But time is running out.
The US has communicated to the Nepali leadership that failure to ratify the compact within the deadline will have serious ramifications for Nepal.
A Congress Central Working Committee member said Prime Minister Deuba wants the compact’s ratification because failing to do so will tarnish Nepal’s image and credibility.
“We will wait for two more days for the Maoist Centre and the CPN (Unified Socialist),” said the leader on the condition of anonymity. “We will be forced to seek the UML’s support if there is no agreement in the ruling alliance in two days. This means a motion will be registered to unseat Sapkota either by the UML or by the Congress itself.”
The leader said that Congress believes it will get the support of the Janata Samajbadi Party to remove the Speaker.
“We only need Loktantrik Samajbadi Party’s support to produce a two-third majority,” said the leader.
Constitutional experts say the job of the Speaker as a presiding officer is to facilitate tabling of the government’s bills and proposals and hold deliberations on them and put them to vote.
“A Speaker who fails to perform these responsibilities is generally subjected to removal through an impeachment motion (by a two-thirds majority),” said Bipin Adhikari, a professor and a former dean at Kathmandu University School of Law.

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Decorating Eleanor’s nursery has been so much fun! We went with a soft, feminine theme with a touch of whimsy to round it all out. One of the harder things to come by though was beautiful, tasteful art for her nursery. Knowing that we wanted to make it a bit more personalized we started researching canvas prints and came across Mixbook!
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Newborn photography by Stephanie Drenka

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It started when I was younger with the young adult books that I would check out from the library. The Babysitters Club was one of my favorite book series because the girls had this incredible bond of friendship and they each led such a unique and creative life. They had each other to lean on in good times and bad and they made one another feel special. That was the first time I can remember wishing I had real friends like these fictional ones. Of course, I had my twin sister Jamie, who is and always will be my best friend and forever bond, but when fictional life eclipses the grandeur of real life, you kind of want to stay retreated into the pages of a good book. The very same goes for television with characters and storylines that play out on-screen. Why live in reality when you can paint the New York skyline red with the sexy and provocative ladies of Sex and the City or share some coffee with your favorite Friends at Central Perk? Through television you could live in a quaint town full of lovable oddballs, leap tall buildings in a single bound like a superhero, take risks and throw caution to the wind, relive the past or make an all new future, find romance in the most unlikeliest of places, etc. The escapism that outlets like books, movies, and television provided made me realize that some of my best friends were fictional characters.
You're never alone when you have fictional friends you can relate to or escape with. Shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, Dawson's Creek and Veronica Mars made life feel like it was full and possibilities were endless. Whenever you would watch an episode you had an all new drama or adventure each week that you were sucked into and had to solve or get through, but you did it all together as a group. You wanted to share laughs with Lorelai Gilmore as your cool mom and to fawn over a good book with Rory Gilmore at Luke's Diner. You wanted to be in the thick of the fight with Buffy Summers and the Scooby Gang because they were strong and fierce and you could be independent and mighty if you were a part of the team. You were heartbroken every time Dawson Leery faced an obstacle and wanted to console him. You rooted for the moment that either Dawson and Joey Potter, or Dawson and Jen Lindley, or even Pacey Witter and Joey would take things past the realm of friendship. You longed for the father-daughter bond that came so easily between Keith and Veronica Mars. You felt the harsh and sharp sting of sarcasm, laced with a little bit of love, whenever Veronica would make a cutting or sharp quip at Logan Echolls while they metaphorically danced with witty banter. These special relationships, bonds, ideas of romance and heroism that stick with you all of your life come from the fantasies that played out on-screen week after week. You learned a deep or hard lesson and you took away love, laughter and heartache with them.
Television is our safety, our constant. Much like reality and real relationships, we can't always count on it not to hurt us. Just like our own selves, these characters have flaws. No one lives a perfect life, not even a fictional television character, no matter which pair of rose-colored glasses you wear to watch. These characters should not be written any other way because these flaws are what help blur the lines between reality and fiction. They are what helps us feel like who we are and what we can become. They don't have to be interchangeable. It is a gift and a curse all in one, but it is what humanizes those in fiction. It reminds us that perfect is an idea and a concept that no matter how much we believe, doesn't exist in either realm. Death, love and rebirth are all themes we can't escape in reality or fiction.
Reality is a very harsh world to face, especially when you feel alone. The comfort you feel when you tune all of that out and immerse yourself in television allows you to leave that behind. In that moment you are someone else. You are more than you thought you were or could be. You have someone to count on and someone can count on you. Television is what grants us a glimpse into a life a little less ordinary. You allow yourself to be vulnerable and effected by what plays out on-screen. We keep our guards up every day of our lives, but in a glimmering thirty minute or hour time period we allow ourselves to let our guard down. It's not something we have to even struggle to do. It becomes automatic. You sit down, watch television and suddenly everything else fades away including the barriers that we all fight so hard to keep up.

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Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) in the Huffington Post, writing about the House version of the FISA amendments, legislation governing U.S. intelligence monitoring of foreign terrorist activities.
We have refused to accept a key administration demand that telecom companies that cooperated with allegedly illegal government spying be immunized from any legal accountability. This is an outrageous demand, and has nothing to do with national security.
From a Nov. 15 letter to Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) by Ronald C. Ruecker, president, International Association of Chiefs of Police, regarding similar immunity provisions in the Senate FISA bill:
It is my belief that failure to adopt this provision could jeopardize the cooperation of vital allies in our ongoing fight against crime and terrorism. Businesses often feel compelled to avoid the risk of litigation by declining to cooperate with law enforcement even though they have every reason to believe the request is lawful.
Police chiefs understand the vital role that private businesses often play in emergency situations and criminal investigations, and we are concerned that if these companies are faced with the threat of litigation for responding in these circumstances, it will have a chilling effect on their voluntary cooperation with law enforcement authorities in the future.
From a Nov. 13 letter to Leahy from Sheriff Craig Webre, president, National Sheriffs’ Association.
The nation’s sheriffs recognize the critical role that electronic communication service providers play in assisting intelligence officials in national security activities. However, given the scope of the current civil damages suits, we are gravely concerned that, without retroactive immunity, the private sector might be unwilling to cooperate with lawful government requests in the future. The possible reduction in intelligence that might result from protracted litigation is unacceptable for the security of our citizens.
These international chiefs of police and sheriffs are making specific national-security arguments, the same arguments you, Rep. Nadler, deem outrageous coming from the Administration.
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Webcams: we’ve all got one, eyeing us from our computer screen. But don’t forget that there are plenty further afield too, set up in staggeringly beautiful spots around the world. Here, we bring you 10 places that you can visit by webcam – while actual travel is still off the cards.
It should come as no surprise that dramatic Yosemite is usually one of the USA’s most visited national parks. Its huge granite cliffs grace screensavers everywhere; towering Bridalveil Fall is equally iconic, while its giant sequoia trees are as ancient as the day is long. Although Yosemite is currently shut due to coronavirus, webcams are placed at various spots around the park, meaning it’s still possible marvel at the scenery and wildlife until you can visit again in person.
Ever wonder what it would be like to visit Venice without the crowds? The good news is that now you don’t have to. Several webcams are up and running around the city, giving unparalleled views of world-class landmarks including St Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge and the Rio di Palazzo. As Italy’s lockdown starts to lift, watch the city come back to life.
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Google Street View was confined to city streets. In fact, you can travel far and wide using the service – including penetrating deep into the Amazon Rainforest. Cameras were attached to bicycles and boats to capture the images, and even on zip lines. The results are sublime.
Catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights is the stuff bucket lists are made of. Seeing them in real life is obviously impossible right now (unless you live beneath them), but – with plenty of time on your hands – why not tune in and try and spot them via webcam. There are plenty of Northern Lights cams to choose from, set up around the world from Lapland to Canada.
We’ve seen plenty of epic sporting feats achieved during coronavirus, even without access to the outside world. In France, a man ran an entire marathon on his 7-metre balcony, while in the UK a 99-year-old war veteran raised more than £23-million for the NHS by completing one hundred laps of his garden. Now, a man named John Griffin has scaled the equivalent height of Mount Everest on his stairs at home. For the real thing, explore Everest Base Camp in Street View and marvel at the views that inspired Griffin to count his steps.
There are few views as instantly recognizable around the globe as Sydney Harbour, with its stunning opera house. Gorgeous by day or night, you can watch the city’s lights glittering and its water traffic coming and going in real time.
There’s something surreal about witnessing tourist hotspots around the globe devoid of their usual hustle and bustle. One of the most surreal of all is Times Square in New York. Manhattan’s most iconic square – full of bright lights and depicted in countless movies over the decades – might be eerily empty, but that’s all the more reason to sneak a peek. A number of webcams are up and running around the square, so tune in and pick your angle.
Cape Town’s scenic heavyweight, Table Mountain is sure to take even the most jaded traveller’s breath away. The Table Mountain webcam releases a live image of the mountain – refreshed every ten minutes – while a helpful photograph with all the landmarks labelled helps viewers to make sense of what they’re seeing. Compare the images by day and night, and start dreaming about a real-life visit when it’s safe to travel again.
The scenery in New Zealand is some of the most dramatic on Earth. Milford Sound, a deep fjord with plunging cliffs and hanging valleys, is particularly enchanting. It was used as a filming location in Lord of the Rings, a production that turned audiences around the world on to the raw beauty of New Zealand. Tune in to the Milford Sound webcam to savour the views once more.
Japan’s highest peak, Mount Fuji, is splashed across the pages of tourist brochures the length and breadth of the country, and for good reason. It’s one of Japan’s most iconic symbols, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s known for its near-perfect symmetry and picture-postcard dusting of snow. See what the fuss is about for yourself by plugging into one of the webcams set up on the mountain.
Top view: Sydney Harbour live webcam
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Real estate sales activity in Canada’s major markets reached the second highest monthly level in September, surpassed only by transactions the previous month, according to industry statistics released last week.
In September, a total of 29,544 homes traded hands via the multiple listing service, down 1.8 percent from August, according to The Canadian Real Estate Association, a real estate trade group.
In the third quarter, a total of 88,357 homes traded hands in major markets, a 2.9 percent increase from the previous quarter, CREA reported.
Actual home sales numbered 266,114 units in the first nine month of 2005, 4.1 percent above the previous record for the same period set in 2004. On a seasonally adjusted basis, sales activity in the first nine months of 2005 was up 4.4 percent compared the same period in 2004.
Driven by sales activity in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, strong third quarter results pushed the activity for the year to date in September to its highest level on record for any nine-month period.
Actual MLS residential new listings numbered 433,394 units in the first nine months of 2005 – a 4 percent increase from the same period in 2004 and the highest level on record for the first nine months in any year.
“A bigger increase in sales than for new listings caused the market to tighten in the third quarter compared to the second quarter of 2005,” said CREA’s Chief Economist Gregory Klump.
“With demand still running strong, the major market MLS residential average price remains well above where it stood last year, and set new records for the month of September, the third quarter, and for the period from January to September.”
The major market MLS residential average price reached $271,479 in September– up 10.7 percent from the same month last year. Year-over-year gains in the major market MLS residential average price stood above 10 percent throughout the third quarter. The major market MLS residential average price rose 10.7 percent year-over-year in the third quarter, and by 9.2 per cent for the first nine months of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004.
Average sale price hit its highest level on record for the month of September in almost every major market, and reached its highest quarterly level on record in a number of major markets including Vancouver and Montreal in the third quarter of 2005.
“The continuation of low interest rates have kept resale housing demand exceptionally strong throughout the third quarter,” said Klump. “Even now that short-term interest rates have begun to inch higher, they are still low and will do little to slow resale housing market activity.
Combined with additional full-time job growth in the third quarter, resale housing demand will remain strong over the rest of the year and in 2006.”
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GAAngs of London: The Grá for Ireland’s National Sport Across the Water
A parish church, the local primary school and the GAA club are some of the most identifiable aspects of an Irish village or town.
The GAA is built on its connection to the local community. It’s where many young Irish people build some of their first out-of-family relationships.
Pride of parish and of the local GAA team is one of the strongest found in Ireland. That sense of pride is never lost. Where Irish people have gone, the GAA has gone to follow them.
According to the GAA website, there are over 400 clubs who promote the activities of Ireland’s largest sporting organisation worldwide.
There are clubs on every single continent. They range from traditional GAA strongholds abroad like England and the USA, all the way to more remote locations such as Vietnam and Bermuda.
By no means is the standard abroad on par with here at home. We won’t be seeing a Gaelic football or Hurling world championship on the level of soccer’s World Cup any time soon. There are, however, GAA World Games that last took place in 2019 in Waterford and Dublin.
The latest games saw circa 1300 players of 97 teams from 10 regions around the world come together for a celebration of the GAA and its now global reach including separate tournaments for native and non-native players of hurling, Gaelic football and camogie.
Launch for the 2019 Renault GAA World Games. Credit: GAA.ie
One thing that is common in all the teams that came over to compete in 2019 and the rest of the clubs around the world is that sense of community and belonging. Something that Conor Martin can relate to.
Conor connects with his Irish heritage through GAA. Born in London, his roots lie in Dublin where his grandmother lived in St Mitchan’s House on Greek Street before moving over to London whilst his father spent some years of his childhood in Glasnevin.
And growing up, Conor's upbringing was as Irish as it was English.
“Since my brother and I were young, the Irish influence has always been there. We both have Irish names, Cian and Conor. Growing up we had more Ireland shirts and we’ve still got loads of family both north and south.
“In normal circumstances, we go back over regularly,” he said.
A key part of that Irish influence throughout his life has been an inherited love for the GAA.
“It’s always the connection to Ireland that I feel the most. We have a lot of London-born people who play GAA,” he said.
The sense of belonging and community offered in the GAA community is at the heart of the connection.
“I think with the GAA over here and probably in America or Australia, there’s just a sense of belonging.
“The club I play for, St. Clarets, won the London Junior Championship back in September. It was our first championship at any grade for 17 years.
“The club was formed in the seventies by Irish immigrants and there are families here that go all the way back to the start of the club.
“For us London-born lads, there’s no difference between winning a championship in Dublin or here. It means the same to us,” Conor said.
Members of the victorious St. Claret's team. Credit: St. Claret's GAA.
GAA isn’t the only sporting love in his London life. He is also a staunch Queens Park Rangers fan and soccer has been a huge part of his life also.
It comes as no surprise, as soccer is of course the national sport of our English counterparts.
He has noticed an interesting trend in how people engage with GAA and soccer on different levels.
“The way that soccer has gone, a lot of people are fed up with it. They’ve fallen out of love with the Premier League.
“I know a few mates that don’t have any Irish blood at all who have taken an interest in the GAA just because they like the community aspect.
“You could be watching Dublin or Donegal on TV and have your teacher playing,” he said.
Another key difference is a specific matchday phenomenon.
If you’ve been to a soccer match, you’ll know that at the majority of them there is segregation of opposition supporters.
This is not the case at GAA matches where, from the first round of the club championship right up until the All-Ireland final, fans of both teams roam freely among each other.
Admittedly, on matchdays, areas like Hill 16 will be dominated by Dublin fans, but you will have pockets of Kerry or Mayo fans dotted amongst the sea of blue.
It is unimaginable to think of a similar situation happening with Manchester United supporters located among Liverpool fans on the Kop.
This ability to mingle and comradery embedded in the rivalry is an interesting new approach for UK fans.
“With the GAA the fact that you get to mingle with opposition fans is probably one of the best things about it. You have your rivalries obviously but there’s no reason for malice.
“The fact that it’s an amateur sport as well. For example, you could go to a Senior or Junior final, you could be sitting next to one of the player’s dads.
“People connect on a personal level more, I think soccer could learn a lot from the GAA,” he said.
Conor is a serving member of the Public Relations Committee for London GAA at an exciting time for the GAA community, and not just in London.
Former Irish international and current England international, Jack Grealish only recently donated a significant sum of money to Warwickshire GAA for them to build a county ground.
Jack Grealish playing for Ireland. Credit: Sportsfile
Grealish played both hurling and football for John Mitchel’s GAA in Birmingham when he was younger and, despite his switch from Ireland to England for soccer, still clearly holds a love for the GAA.
Closer to home for Conor, he says that London GAA is in the process of developing a centre of excellence for the city which will allow the sport to thrive even further.
Asked about his hopes for London GAA and beyond, Conor is staying level-headed.
"Our footballers won their first competitive game in 23 months on the opening day of the league to Carlow which took a few in Ireland by surprise and we followed that up with a win against Waterford at home. We’re now top of the table after beating Leitrim. No matter what happens it’s been a great season and there’s plenty of promise.
"Our hurling side looked strong last week in the win against Mayo so there’s a lot to get excited about but we’ve got to stay composed and realistic and remember it’ll be tough against everyone we face due to the fact every county in Ireland has had a lot more game time since we last played in the league.
"The Championship will be exciting too. We have Leitrim in the Connacht Quarter- final at Ruislip on Easter Sunday so hopefully, we can get something from that.
"If not the Tailteann Cup has the potential to help us develop as a side.
"On the hurling front, we’ve got some great players in there and have the ability to challenge in the Christy Ring Cup. I was at Croke Park in 2018 when we lost the final to Kildare and that really hurt. So it would be nice to see London lift a cup on the steps of the Hogan Stand.
“I can hardly say we can go and win the Connaught championship and get to an All-Ireland quarter-final. It would be nice for us to get to another Connaught final.
“We did in 2013 against Mayo. As far as I remember that was the biggest day in London GAA history.
“We had the Mayor of London come and it was on Sky Sports News.
“I think that was the year before the GAA deal on Sky. It'd be good to see the GAA expand into different communities beyond London too,” he said.
London GAA at the Connacht Final in 2013. Credit: Irish World.
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My goal in this article has been to focus on a variety of countries and use them to demonstrate the history and development of the genre of ambient while also introducing readers to the wide range of sub styles and the musicians who have and are creating them. This way it would serve as both a journey to illustrate to others just what this music is about, why I love it, and to give lots of examples to listen to as much or as little as they like. In this section I won’t be introducing any new styles so much as giving further examples of what we’ve already seen from countries outside of those listed above.
Having said that we start with a duo that is actually made up of two Americans, including one who’s also talked about above. I may seem a bit daft right now, but I listed them here because they formed after meeting in Brussels, and both of their albums have been recorded in studios in Italy, Belgium, and Iceland. Who are they? They are A Winged Victory for the Sullen and are composed of classical pianist and composer Dustin O’Halloran and Adam Wiltzie (see Stars of the Lid). Another huge influence on their sound is the brilliant Italian audio engineer Francesco Donadello who produces and masters all of their albums. Their sound is very close to Stars of the Lid, a classical music and ambient fusion. However, Winged Victory’s is a bit softer and less electronic and more classical, possibly due to O’Halloran’s composing and the inclusion of his piano playing. Either of their two albums are good; the first is self titled and is more classical and the second, Atomos, is a bit more electronic, but both are great to just relax to.
Next is another duo, Russians Roman Alexeev and Vladimir Seedov, that create nice, upbeat, and worldly ambient. They create music under the name of Koan, and their ambient uses a very wide range of sounds and instruments to try to capture the feelings of a certain geographic region, generally a different one on each album. A few confusing things to clear up about them is that Roman Alexeev lives in England currently and frequently uses the stage name Daniel Roeth and that the English duo KOAN Sound is not in any way related to Koan. KOAN Sound is a glitch-hop/dubsteb/neurofunk group that are known for their driving music and their famously sick drops. Don’t confuse the two. Koan’s ambient is probably some of the most upbeat on the list, it moves fast and has lots of drum like beats in it. For recommended albums I think the Native American inspired The Way of One or the Greek inspired Argonautica are both great places to start.
Connect.Ohm is yet another duo, this time formed by Japanese composer Hidetoshi Koizumi and French composer Alexandre Scheffer. Their sound is reminiscent of Solar Fields, but has a unique vibe to it. It’s hard to place, somewhere between Solar Fields and Biosphere, but using more beats and a very broad range of electronic sounds. They only have one album so far and it is wonderfully varied. The music in the first song is very layered with quicker beats underlying long, sweeping notes all interspersed with other electronic sounds and the occasional recording of speaking. Later songs swing more toward traditional ambient while others rocket into the realm of space ambient. The point is this album has a bit of everything and is really good. It’s called 9980 and you should definitely listen to it.
Now we come to it, the last artist on the list. The old adage claims you save the best for last. I can’t say that holds true in this case, but he is certainly great and many consider his first album one of the best. This place of honor is reserved for Japanese composer, Tetsu Inoue. If his music had to be boiled down to one word, it would be minimalist. Inoue is a master of creating complex and enchanting soundscapes with very few instruments and synths. His first album, Ambiant Otaku, which uses the French spelling “Ambiant”, is a true masterpiece of the genre and still held by many to be the best example of minimalist ambient. Using a few simple electronic sounds and synths, white noise, some droning notes, and no drums he created an album that perfectly captures Eno’s original goal of being “as ignorable as it is interesting.” This album can provide background sound while you focus the majority of your attention elsewhere or it can pull you in and take you on amazing auditory journey if you allow it to. This is an album every fan of ambient should own, and one someone exploring the style should definitely give a listen to.


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Three students of The Weber School were recognized as 2019 All-American Athlete of the Year Award winners from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The award recognizes the outstanding dedication to strength, conditioning and athletic achievements of Stephen Rusnak, Shayna Leibowitz and Shami Frenkel.
The weight and conditioning program has been at The Weber School for two years. “By being in the program, students have seen improvements in the sports they play because the program has made them stronger,” said Assistant Coach Jessica La Gala.
Not only does the program help the students in the athletic world, but also in the academic world. “In order to be an athlete at Weber, students must be in high academic standing and these three students have proved that they can thrive in athletics and academics,” La Gala said.
As a freshman, Leibowitz “has broken many school records for such a young age,” the coach said. Leibowitz participates in track and field at Weber.
Rusnak, a sophomore, has been in the program since it was created and received his award for wrestling. Freshman Frenkel told La Gala that he noticed a difference after trying out for the baseball Maccabi team and that “he could hit harder and throw pitches faster because of the weight training classes,” the coach recalled.
She said it is exciting for the students at such a young age to receive this award and it proves they can balance academics and athletics.

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Hemi History - British Colombia's first 'Race Hemi' Dodge
It should be noted that besides being "limited production" and "special order only", the '64 Race Hemi cars were also only produced in the U.S. And 1964, being before the days of the "U.S.-Canada Auto Pact" trade agreement, bringing this "U.S.-only model" Dodge into Canada, it would have been subject to significant Canadian import duties - fully 40% to 45% on top of the normal Chrysler-U.S. dealer invoice price! - mart
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January 26, 2011
Jim Grant bought B.C.’s first race hemi Dodge and went racing
Jim Grant received a denial of warranty coverage for his new high performance 1964 Dodge Super Stock Hemi Charger 426 before he even took delivery of the car.
The letter from the sales manager at Vancouver’s Plimley Motors cautioned that a high-speed idle is required to keep the engine from stalling, rough idle would occur, the engine would be slow to warm up, there would be higher than normal oil and fuel consumption, engine noise would be objectionable and maintenance and operating expenses would be high. Jim Grant didn’t care.
He was a $1 an hour mechanic at Plimley’s and still living with his parents when he ordered the new $5,500 Super Stock Dodge 440 hardtop. He selected the Max Wedge 426 high performance engine option with a four-speed manual transmission and was dismayed when Chrysler Corporation announced a mid-year production line change and a two-month delay in building the car. He tried to cancel the order.
He was glad Chrysler Corporation wouldn’t allow him to cancel when the car arrived after four months, powered by the new 426 hemi engine with dual four-barrel carburation with an advertised 425 horsepower. The real horsepower in super tune form was approximately 550. This was the 13th hemi four-speed Super Stock Dodge produced, was the only race hemi like it sold in British Columbia and would be worth a fortune today.
When Grant hit the streets of Vancouver with his new car, there wasn’t anything faster. The back tires went up in smoke as the red Dodge flew off the line at stop signs. “The best thing that ever happened to me was to get into drag racing and getting off the streets,” he recalls. “That probably saved my life.”He went on to set a record time in the B Modified Production class.
Grant grew up in South Burnaby. His father, a master marine mechanic, bought his 16-year-old car-crazy son a 1946 Mercury coupe with a broken crankshaft. Then he showed him how to rebuild a motor. The engine was equipped with period speed equipment including high-compression finned heads, dual carburetors and dual exhausts with headers.
Grant’s next car was an all-original blue and black 1930 Ford Model A coupe which he rebuilt in 1961 with a full race 1956 Buick “nailhead” engine with 13.1 pistons, an Iskenderian cam, 401 heads and six Holley carburetors. With that car, he got the drag racing bug. After three years, he sold the Model A streetrod for $1,500 to buy the Super Stock Hemi Charger Dodge.
After six months of street racing, Jim Grant tuned his hemi powered Dodge for the track and went drag racing. “Every weekend, we were racing somewhere,” he recalls. ‘We started at the old Mission Raceway and went on to race in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver Island, Arlington, Washington, Orange County and the Winternationals at Pomona, California.” He named his car ‘Canadian’ so Americans would know where the car was from.
Canadian II was an American-built 1964 Plymouth Valiant found with a smashed front end in a Seattle salvage yard. Jim Grant chopped the top off and built it into a B Altered drag car using the hemi engine out of his Dodge which he sold sans engine. His new race car produced more than 1,000 horsepower burning nitro methane fuel and 800 horsepower on gasoline.
The Canadian II would set four world drag racing records and held one concurrently for over two years by resetting the record which was unheard of at the time.
The Canadian II also competed as a funny car.
Grant was competing at the highest international level but he found that he was slowly going broke. “There was no money in it and it is very expensive to race,” he recalls of his decision to call it quits.
He went from four-wheel racing to two-wheel competition, building very fast Harley Davidson motorcycles and competing in everything from drag racing to off-road dirt-bike racing. But it wasn’t long before he would return to his first love – hot rods.
In the late ’90s he turned a restored 1935 Ford cabriolet into the ultimate resto rod. He left the body and interior completely stock while installing modern suspension and a 1951 Mercury flathead engine with a GM blower that produced up to 350 horsepower. That is from an engine that originally produced 110 horsepower.
“I spent hours and hours porting and relieving the block, reworking the heads and building the engine to top performance standards,” Grant says.
He used the same engine in his 1932 Ford roadster to challenge the world speed record of 160 miles per hour for a Ford flathead powered vehicle at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Grant’s flathead powered roadster turned in a run of 156.159 in miles per hour in 2005 and won an award for being within three per cent of the world record. Rains cancelled the event on the third day. Jim Grant didn’t get a second run and the chance to beat the speed record. Both his cars have two sets of motor mounts so he can easily swap engines between them.
His 1932 roadster is powered by full race 1956 Chrysler hemi engine with a blower producing between 550 and 600 horsepower. The now retired truck driver spends most of his time in his shop building engines and maintaining his nostalgic 1930s Ford hot rods.
“That’s all I’ve ever done since I was 15 years old, worked on cars and engines,” he says. “I still drive a 600 horsepower car and drive to rod runs and car events up and down the west coast.”
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Tales from the Holy Land by Rafael Alvarez, Unruly Catholic Women Writers Edited by Jeana DelRosso, Leigh Eicke & Ana Kothe and Gentlemen of the Harbor by Captain Bill Eggert
Lindsay Buck talks about her Hampden home that she shares with James Prichard.
Cameo: Molly Gallant
We talk to the outdoor recreation programmer for Baltimore City Recreation & Parks.
The Maryland Film Festival is no longer a hidden gem. But will it be ruined by success?


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BANGOR TOWNSHIP — As Tom Matuszewski’s cellphone rings “Hail to the Victors,” he looks around his maize and blue office, satisfied.
The much-apparent University of Michigan fan is officially retiring as principal of Bangor West Elementary after 37 years in education. On Monday, Matuszewski, 62, began tearing down his shrine to the Wolverines, which includes stuffed animals, old ticket stubs, clocks, coffee cups, footballs, flags, books, license plates, bumper stickers, hats, magnets and photos galore.
He said retirement will let him enjoy his growing family and a new job with the Bay Area Community Foundation.
“Over spring break, both my daughters came home, and the one told me she’s having a baby in September and the other told me she’s having a baby in October,” said Matuszewski.
“I’m ready to play baby sitter.”
His 37 years in education included stops in Frankenmuth, Vassar, Holy Trinity Elementary School in Bay City and Coldwater, before coming to Bangor Township Schools in 1994.
Although Matuszewski officially retired in 2010, taking the state’s retirement incentive, he worked the 2010-11 school year as a contracted principal.
Susan Gillings, assistant principal at John Glenn High School, replaces Matuszewski as the elementary school’s principal.
“As long as she doesn’t put up one of those green and white flags on the first day, she’ll do great here,” said Matuszewski.
Gillings said she isn’t a Michigan State University alumna, and doesn’t have an allegiance to either team.
“I’m excited about this new opportunity,” she said.
Next month, Matuszewski is joining the Bay Area Community Foundation’s Bay Commitment College Access Network to help promote the resources made available through the program.
“Tom is a very energetic person and knows a lot of people in the community,” said Eileen Curtis, president and chief executive officer of the community foundation. “We do a great job at communicating within the schools, but we need to help get the message out to the community — and Tom is very well connected.”
Curtis and Matuszewski shared a laugh when he asked her how much of his pride for the Wolverines can be displayed in his new office.
Curtis kindly reminded him that his goal is to promote post-secondary education — at any institution.
“She did give me permission to bring my U of M office chair into the office,” said Matuszewski.
Matuszewski is moving his UM memorabilia to his Bagnor Township home. But of the hundreds of pieces, there is one thing missing.
“A degree from the University of Michigan,” he said. “It’s the one thing that I’ll probably never have, but I’ve always wanted.”
Matuszewski earned his degree from Central Michigan University.


The Future of Money: How Cryptocurrency is Revolutionizing the Economy
In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrency has sparked a significant shift in the world of finance. This digital form of currency has gained widespread attention and is gradually revolutionizing the economy as we know it. With its decentralized nature and innovative technology, cryptocurrency offers a range of benefits that traditional fiat currencies cannot match. In this article, we will explore the future of money and delve into how cryptocurrency is reshaping the global economy.
The Rise of Cryptocurrency
Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrency has experienced an exponential growth and garnered immense popularity. Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security and operate on a technology called blockchain. Unlike traditional currencies issued by central banks, cryptocurrencies are decentralized, which means they are not controlled by any government or financial institution.
Cryptocurrency transactions are verified and recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, which ensures transparency and prevents fraud. This innovative technology has the potential to disrupt traditional financial systems and provide individuals with greater control over their finances.
The Advantages of Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency offers several advantages that make it an attractive alternative to traditional forms of money. One of the key benefits is the elimination of intermediaries, such as banks, in financial transactions. This reduces transaction costs and eliminates the need for third-party involvement, making transactions faster and more efficient.
Furthermore, cryptocurrency provides individuals with greater financial inclusion, especially in regions where access to traditional banking services is limited. With a smartphone and internet connection, anyone can participate in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, enabling them to send and receive money, invest, and engage in e-commerce without relying on traditional financial institutions.
Another advantage of cryptocurrency is its potential for increased privacy and security. Unlike traditional banking systems, cryptocurrency transactions can be conducted anonymously, providing users with a higher level of privacy. Additionally, the use of cryptography ensures the security of transactions and protects against fraud and counterfeiting.
The Impact on the Economy
The rise of cryptocurrency is gradually reshaping the global economy and challenging traditional economic models. As more individuals and businesses adopt cryptocurrency, it has the potential to disrupt traditional financial systems and change the way we conduct transactions.
Cryptocurrency has the power to reduce financial inequalities by providing individuals with access to financial services that were previously unavailable to them. This can empower individuals in developing countries, allowing them to participate in the global economy and escape from poverty.
Furthermore, the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies eliminates the need for a central authority, such as a central bank, to manage and control the money supply. This can protect economies from inflationary pressures and promote financial stability.
What is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual form of currency that uses cryptography for security. It operates on a decentralized technology called blockchain and is not controlled by any government or financial institution.
How does cryptocurrency work?
Cryptocurrency transactions are verified and recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. This ensures transparency and prevents fraud. Cryptocurrencies can be bought, sold, and used for various purposes, including online transactions and investments.
What are the advantages of cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency offers several advantages, including lower transaction costs, increased financial inclusion, improved privacy and security, and the potential for disrupting traditional financial systems.
How is cryptocurrency revolutionizing the economy?
Cryptocurrency is reshaping the global economy by challenging traditional financial systems, reducing financial inequalities, promoting financial stability, and empowering individuals in developing countries.
For more information on the future of money and how cryptocurrency is revolutionizing the economy, feel free to check out this informative article.


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So, as you know, I entered what is probably the best sock design ever in the Sock It To Me "Design-a-sock" contest. The image is above. You're probably not even reading this because you're so enchanted by the design.
And I want to tell you that I am one of the finalists, but I need your help!! Go to the Sock It To Me Facebook page, choose my design, and "LIKE" it! Now, please.
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Everyone seems to be unleashing their inner baker right now. Friends I've only ever known to cook mac and cheese are now showing off delicious-looking casseroles and patisserie-level desserts on Instagram, and I'm here for it. So what better time than now to use what's in your pantry to prepare a gluten-free bread option that won't just impress your followers, but also provide a week's worth of high-fiber breakfasts?
In a past episode of Well+Good's Alt-Baking Bootcamp, chefs Mia Rigden and Jenny Dorsey were put to the test to create a healthier gluten-free bread recipe. This one is loaded with fiber, filled with protein, and way better than anything you'll find at the grocery store.
In the recipe, the chefs use coconut flour, ground flax, almond flour, apple cider vinegar, and other star ingredients, resulting in a fluffy loaf you can slice up, toast, and top with smashed avocados and peanut butter for healthy breakfast options. You can also use it to make sandwiches (have you seen these veggie-packed options?), eat it alongside soup... the options are endless. Here's exactly how to make it at home.
Easy gluten-free bread
Makes 8-10 slices
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup ground flax
2.5 cups almond flour
6 organic pasture-raised eggs
4 organic pasture-raised egg whites
1/2 cup ghee, plus more for greasing the loaf pan
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp baking soda
2 Tbsp miso
everything bagel spice
1. Preheat oven to 350°F, and generously grease a 9-inch loaf pan with ghee.
2. Mix almond flour, flax, coconut flour, baking soda, and sesame seeds in a medium sized bowl. Whisk to combine.
3. Next, add wet ingredients, eggs, ghee, miso, and apple cider vinegar into a high speed blender and blend until frothy.
4. Fold egg mixture into dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. Pour into loaf pan, then give it a couple good taps on the counter to settle and ensure there aren’t any bubbles in the dough.
5. Generously top with everything bagel spice or a sprinkle of sea salt. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester or knife comes out clean.
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Why Is It Negative to Drive on a Spare Tire? View here for more info. Some individuals are so used to traveling regularly on a vehicle that they don’t take into consideration getting an extra tire up until they are in fact in the center of nowhere with no various other choice but to do so. Read more now View here! Others will certainly acquire a spare tire swiftly at the recommendation of a member of the family or friend that has a vehicle or automobile as well as knows where the local one is. In either situation, there is a possibility that the person will only be driving specific makes and designs of vehicles, so can just be located if you do some research yourself. Below are some reasons why a modification in views is constantly an excellent concept when it comes to your vehicle and why it is bad to drive on an extra tire. Discover more about this product here When you remain in the middle of no place and your car is relocating like insane, you’ll likely notice that your footsteps are sliding. Learn about this service now This takes place because there isn’t enough grip to make your cars and truck action in any way, so there is an unexpected decrease in the ground price. This is a very typical trouble for cars and trucks that have worn treads or even ones with severely cracked and also damaged tires. If this holds true, you can buy new spare tires at your neighborhood vehicle parts shop, however you can additionally conserve the ones you already have, which are more than just cost saving actions. Read more on this website or Read more here on this page There’s one more reason that it misbehaves to drive on an extra tire. If you get into a mishap where you’re both able to get out of the vehicle, the various other chauffeur normally won’t have much of an issue with pulling you out of the car. Nonetheless, if you have a blowout on your tire while you’re driving, it will certainly not only place you out of the automobile and potentially hurt you, yet it might create the roofing of the auto to find off or even obtain punctured, relying on where it lies. View here and learn more This is especially true if it’s on top of the automobile since you might end up leaning it towards the guardrail or obtaining stuck under it as opposed to securely rolling off. A blowout is usually among one of the most horrific crashes you can obtain associated with. If you’re not mindful, you could even get seriously injured as the car you remain in starts to flip over in reverse. Even if it’s a tiny damage, it can trigger a lot of added stress to your back as well as can wind up intensifying your problem also additionally. Along with being in an incredibly dangerous circumstance, you can be encountering lawful troubles too. Because a blowout can be a Course An offense in some states, it would certainly be wise to wear a safety and security vest and let an emergency automobile pull you out of the automobile when possible. Another question you may have is why is it poor to drive on an extra tire when an auto has more than one tire on it? Click this homepage here! The solution is basic – you could end up in a pinch as well as require a spare, but it would certainly be a very long as well as arduous job to discover one. This could easily occur if your car has greater than someone driving. Click here now More about this company here As a matter of fact, if you do not have somebody to rely on in the event of an emergency situation, you might end up stranded in the center of no place with your auto. Check it out! Click for more info This isn’t too unrealistic, thinking about the amount of individuals have autos that are worth a great deal of cash but are just incapable to pay for to replace them when they require them most. As you can see, there are a lot of factors to prevent driving on a spare tire. Even if you have a vehicle care professional who knows what he’s discussing, it’s simply not worth it for your very own security. Click this website now When you require to reach the side of the road quickly, you’ll rejoice you took preventative measures before taking your cars and truck out when traveling. Click here for more info. If you have any inquiries or problems concerning automobile treatment, call a regional provider. They will certainly have the ability to help you choose whether it’s clever to drive a spare tire or otherwise. Go to this site to learn more.


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7 Grain Crispy Tenders – Gardein
There’s no guilt with these easy, delicious, and crispy chick’n tenders. Everyone likes to skinny dip!
Ingredients: water, soy protein*, expeller pressed canola oil*, Canadian wheat protein*, modified vegetable gum, yeast extract, sea salt, organic ancient grain flour (KAMUT® khorasan wheat, amaranth, millet, quinoa), natural flavours (from plant sources), organic cane sugar, potato starch, onion powder, garlic powder, pea protein, vinegar, carrot fibre, beetroot fibre, colour, spices, extractives of paprika and turmeric.
breading: wheat flour*, water, rice flour, oat bran, oats, salt, sugar, spices, millet flour, amaranth flour, quinoa flour, KAMUT® khorasan wheat, baking powder, yeast, extractives of paprika.
vitamins and minerals: dipotassium phosphate, magnesium oxide, niacinamide (B3), ferric orthophosphate, zinc oxide, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (B6), thiamine hydrochloride (B1), riboflavin (B2), cyanocobalamin (B12).
*Non-genetically engineered soybeans, wheat and canola.


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Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine Ramu Kharel is working to pay for and distribute sanitation kits following a magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Nepal.
Gabriella VulakhSenior Science & Research Editor
Gabriella is the Senior Science & Research Editor of The Brown Daily Herald. She is a junior from San Francisco studying neuroscience on the premedical track.
Concentration investigates intersections between brain sciences, computer science, applied math, data analysis, ethics
Brown Neurosurgery Department tests artificial intelligence models on written, oral neurosurgery board exam questionsBy Gabriella Vulakh | April 25
The article found that GPT-4 outperformed the other LLMs, receiving a score of 82.6% on a series of higher-order case management scenarios presented in mock neurosurgery oral board exam questions.
Study shows effectiveness of COVID-19 convalescent plasma therapy in early disease stages, outpatient settingsBy Gabriella Vulakh | March 2
Convalescent plasma therapy found to be effective in preventing hospitalizations and treating COVID-19 early on.
University researchers publish findings on neural polarization between liberal and conservative participantsBy Gabriella Vulakh | February 15
The study found that individuals with the same ideological beliefs share similar neural patterns when processing political information.
Butler-Brown researches partner with Swedish BIOFINDER study to aid in early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.
Megan Ranney MPH ’10, academic dean of the School of Public Health, practicing emergency medicine physician and professor of emergency medicine, behavioral and social sciences, and health services, policy and practice, was one of 100 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine’s class ...
This summer, students who received the Karen T. Romer Undergraduate Teaching and Research Awards — a University program launched in 1986 — worked with faculty on research collaborations and teaching projects for 10 to 12 weeks, according to the UTRA website.
Routine testing and masking in most settings will remain optional for the fall semester, as University COVID-19 protocols remain largely unchanged from the spring.
The University has reinstated its indoor masking mandate for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, except in private, non-shared spaces such as a dorm or when actively eating or drinking, according to a May 25 email to the Brown community from Executive Vice President for Planning and ...

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Major Thomas Weir (1599 – 1670) was a Scottish soldier and presumed occultist, executed for bestiality, incest and adultery.
Weir was a Covenanter who professed a particularly strict form of Presbyterianism. His spoken prayers earned him a reputation for religiosity which attracted visitors to his home in Edinburgh. He served under James Graham, Marquis of Montrose, as a lieutenant in the Army of the Covenant. He was known as the "Bowhead Saint",because his residence was near the top of the West Bow, off the Grassmarket, and "saint" was a popular epithet for Calvinist zealots.
Weir was a native of Carluke (Kirkstyle) in Lanarkshire, descendant of one of the most powerful and ancient families of the County, the Weir-de Veres. He was the son of Thomas Weir, Laird of Kirkton, and his wife Lady Jean Somerville who was reputed to possess clairvoyant powers. His grandfather was William Weir, or Vere, of Stonebyres Castle who married Lady Elizabeth Hamilton. Weir was a signatory to the Solemn League and Covenant and an officer in the Scottish anti-Royalist army. As a Lieutenant, he served in Ulster during the Irish Rebellion of 1641. In 1650, he obtained the post of commander of the Edinburgh Town Guard, thus acquiring the rank of major. When the defeated royalist general Montrose—branded a traitor for changing sides—was brought to Edinburgh for execution, Weir notoriously mocked and abused him during his custody.
Following retirement, Weir fell ill in 1670, and from his sick-bed began to confess to a secret life of crime and vice. The Lord Provost initially found the confession implausible and took no action, but eventually Weir and his spinster sister, Jean Weir (known to her friends as 'Grizel'), were taken to the Edinburgh Tolbooth for interrogation. Major Weir, now in his seventies, continued to expand on his confession and Grizel, having seemingly entirely lost her wits, gave an even more exaggerated history of witchcraft, sorcery and vice. She related how many years before a stranger had called in a "fiery" coach to take her brother to Dalkeith and how during the short trip another man had given him "supernatural intelligence" (Chambers) of the Scots' defeat at Worcester that same day.(In fact, Cromwell's Commonwealth Commissioners in Scotland had been based in Dalkeith and would have been among the first to know the outcome of the battle—though not, of course, on the same day.) Grizel maintained that Weir derived his power from his walking stick, topped by a carved human head, giving rise to later accounts that it had often been seen parading down the street in front of him.
Whilst as a high-ranking public figure Weir was not believed at first, his own confession together with that of his sister sealed his fate. Both were quickly found guilty at their trial and sentenced to death.
While awaiting execution, they were confined in the former leper colony at Greenside below the Calton Hill. Weir was garroted and burned at the Gallowlee(literally, "gallows field") on the road between Edinburgh and Leith (a site later occupied by the Shrubhill tram depot, then bus garage, near Pilrig on Leith Walk). His last words, while being urged to pray for forgiveness, were reported as, "Let me alone—I will not—I have lived as a beast, and I must die as a beast". Weir's stick was consigned to the flames after him, reportedly making "rare turnings" in the fire. Shortly before his end Weir had made a further public confession of incest with his sister, who was executed in the Grassmarket. The remains of the Weirs were buried at the base of the gallows at Shrub Hill, as was the custom of the time.
Weir's house in the West Bow stood empty for over a century because of its reputation for being haunted. It was said that one of Weir's enchantments made people ascending the stair think they were descending in the opposite direction.It was eventually bought cheaply in about 1780 by an ex-soldier William Patullo who moved in with his wife. They are said to have fled the house on their first night there after experiencing a strange apparition of a calf approaching them in the night, propping itself up with its forelegs on the bed-end and staring at them in bed. According to Walter Scott, the house, which remained unoccupied after the incident, was demolished in 1830.
The story of Weir has been proposed as an influence on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde , by Robert Louis Stevenson.The 2000 novel The Fanatic by James Robertson features Weir as a character and uses the events surrounding him as a central aspect of the novel's narrative and themes.
Midlothian is a historic county, registration county, lieutenancy area and one of 32 council areas of Scotland used for local government. Midlothian lies in the east-central Lowlands, bordering the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders.
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose was a Scottish nobleman, poet and soldier, lord lieutenant and later viceroy and captain general of Scotland. Montrose initially joined the Covenanters in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, but subsequently supported King Charles I as the English Civil War developed. From 1644 to 1646, and again in 1650, he fought in the civil war in Scotland on behalf of the King. He is referred to as the Great Montrose.
Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll, chief of Clan Campbell, was a Scottish nobleman, politician, and peer. The de facto head of Scotland's government during most of the conflict of the 1640s and 50s known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, he was a major figure in the Covenanter movement that fought for the maintenance of the Presbyterian religion against the Stuart monarchy's attempts to impose episcopacy. He is often remembered as the principal opponent of the royalist general James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose.
David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark was a Scottish-born cavalry officer. He fought for the Swedish army of Gustavus Adolphus during the Thirty Years' War. He had entered Swedish service in 1630, serving as a captain in the regiment of Alexander Leslie. He returned to Scotland just before the end of the Bishops' War, and participated the English Civil War and Scottish Civil Wars.
The Battle of Inverlochy was a battle of the Scottish Civil War. A Royalist force of Highlanders and Confederate Irish troops under the overall command of James Graham, Lord Montrose, routed and largely destroyed the pursuing forces of Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, who had been encamped under the walls of Inverlochy Castle.
The Battle of Tippermuir was the first battle James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose fought for King Charles I in the Scottish theatre of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. During the battle, Montrose's Royalist forces routed an army of the Covenanter-dominated Scottish government under John Wemyss, Lord Elcho. The government side took heavy losses.
Between 1639 and 1653, Scotland was involved in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, a series of wars starting with the Bishops Wars, the Irish Rebellion of 1641, the English Civil War, the Irish Confederate Wars, and finally the subjugation of Ireland and Scotland by the English Roundhead New Model Army.
The Battle of Aberdeen, also known as the Battle of Justice Mills and the Crabstane Rout, was an engagement in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms which took place outside the city of Aberdeen on 13 September 1644. During the battle, Royalist forces led by James Graham, Lord Montrose routed an army raised by the Covenanter-dominated Parliament of Scotland under Robert Balfour, 2nd Lord Balfour of Burleigh.
The Grassmarket is a historic market place and an event space in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. In relation to the rest of the city it lies in a hollow, well below surrounding ground levels.
The Battle of Alford was an engagement of the Scottish Civil War. It took place near the village of Alford, Aberdeenshire, on 2 July 1645. During the battle, the Royalist general James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose defeated the forces of the Covenanter-dominated Scottish government, commanded by William Baillie.
The Battle of Carbisdale(also known as Invercarron) took place close to the village of Culrain on 27 April 1650 and was part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. It was fought by the Royalist leader James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, against the Scottish Government of the time, dominated by Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll and a grouping of radical Covenanters, known as the Kirk Party. The battlefield has been inventoried and protected by Historic Scotland under the Scottish Historical Environment Policy of 2009. The Covenanters decisively defeated the Royalists.
Manus O'Cahan's Regiment of Foot was an Irish regiment which served during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in the mid-1640s.
The Incident was a Royalist plot to kidnap a group of Scottish nobles. The Incident took place in October 1641 during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, and the plot's targets were all prominent members of the Presbyterian Covenanter faction who opposed Charles I's attempts to control the Scottish Church.
Younger's Brewery was a brewery in Edinburgh which grew from humble beginnings in 1778 to become one of the city’s main commercial enterprises, supplying domestic and foreign markets. It should not be confused with another, less renowned Edinburgh brewery, that of Robert Younger, who also brewed in Holyrood at the St. Ann's Brewery or that of George Younger, who brewed in Alloa.
John RhindARSA (1828–1892) was a Scottish sculptor, based in Edinburgh. He was born in Banff the son of a master mason. He was trained under Alexander Handyside Ritchie (1804–1870). He was master of the masonic lodge on Hill Street in Edinburgh from 1864 to 1868.
The Old Tolbooth was an important municipal building in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland for more than 400 years. The medieval structure, which was located at the northwest corner of St Giles' Cathedral and was attached to the west end of the Luckenbooths on the High Street in the Old Town, was first established in the 14th century by royal charter. Over the years it served a variety of purposes such as housing the Burgh Council, early meetings of the Parliament of Scotland and the Court of Session. The Tolbooth was also the burgh's main jail where, in addition to incarceration, physical punishment and torture were routinely conducted. From 1785 public executions were carried out. In 1817 the buildings, which had been rebuilt and renovated several times, were demolished.
Jane Weir, or Jean Weir, the sister of Major Thomas Weir who was charged with incest and witchcraft in 1670 and was subsequently executed.
Thomas Brown was a Scottish architect in the early 19th century based in Edinburgh. He is best known for St. Mary's Church, Bellevue, Edinburgh, usually known as Bellevue Church.
Major Joseph Learmont was major in the Scottish Covenanter army. He was a tailor before he began his military career. He was proprietor of the lands of Newholm, near Dolphinton, which lay partly in the shire of Peebles and partly in that of Lanark.
James Mitchell or James Mitchel,, fanatic, was the son of obscure parents in Midlothian. He is best known for his trial following his confession under the torture of the boot and resulting in his hanging at the Grassmarket in Edinburgh after he attempted to murder Archbishop Sharp.

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9600-3, 5010-3, Nos Four Point Seat Belt w/ Quick Disconnect
Nos, 4 point aircraft Seat Belt Assembly as shown on photo, Black color. Manufactured by American Safety. Model 9600-3. P/N 5010-3 or 5010-1. Rated strength 3000 Lbs. It conforms to FAA TSO C22f and it has the required placard as shown on photo. Seat belt has the quick disconnect end belt hardware installed and it is the type seat belt that is used for cargo and skydiving aircraft operations or other applications that the seat belt needs to be removed quickly without having to remove the install hardware. Nos, (1973).


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February 06, 2018
NEWBURGH, N.Y. -
Dr. David Kennett, Mount Saint Mary College interim president, got the ball rolling on February 1 by reading the first pages of News of the World to the eager crowd of students, faculty, and staff.
Seven hours, 53 readers, and 209 pages.
With Dr. David Kennett, Mount Saint Mary College interim president, leading the charge, the Mount community came together on Thursday, February 1 to read aloud the entire News of the World novel by Paulette Jiles.
The event kicked off the Knight Reading program, the Mount’s inaugural campus-wide shared reading experience. News of the World will figure prominently into other Knight Reading events this semester, including book discussions, academic luncheons, and expert talks.
The reading began at 9:30 a.m. with Dr. Kennett. Volunteers, including Mount students, staff, and faculty, passed the torch periodically until the entire book was completed, only a few minutes before 4:30 p.m.
About 120 people dropped in to listen throughout the day, with many staying for the duration and following along in their own copies of the book.
News of the World is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1800s in which Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd is tasked with delivering a young orphan named Johanna to her relatives. Their 400-mile journey proves difficult and dangerous, but soon, the two begin to trust each other. Upon completing their trip, Captain Kidd is faced with a tough choice: give Johanna to her reluctant relatives, or kidnap her and raise her as his own.
The reading event was meticulously planned down to the minute by Barbara Petruzzelli, director of The Kaplan Family Library and Learning Center.
“It seems fitting to stage a read-aloud of a novel where the spoken word figures so prominently,” noted Petruzzelli. “Thank you to everyone who helped to make this project a success.”
The read-aloud was co-sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of Student Affairs, the Kaplan Family Library, the Division of Arts & Letters, the School of Business, the Division of Education, the Division of Math & Information Technology, the Division of Natural Sciences, the School of Nursing, the Division of Philosophy & Religious Studies, and the Division of Social Sciences.

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text: Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center and watch the exhibit hall critters come to life! Kids will meet these fun talking animals and visit other stations including a campfire to make s’mores, sip apple cider, a craft, and a not so scary Halloween story. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite animal or in a Halloween costume. Don’t forget your trick or treat bag! Space is limited. Choose from 1 of 3 timeslots. Pre-registration required.


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Unless you live under a rock, then you should already know why Bitcoin has been all over the news lately…
Bitcoin USD (BTC-USD) experienced a huge move last week and hit a near-term high of $42,730 on Friday, Jan. 8.
No, that’s not a typo.
But bear in mind, the cryptocurrency was valued at a low of $4,210 just last March. To watch any asset go up that much in less than a year is rare, which is why we wanted to review Bitcoin’s most recent run with you.

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Make Christmas less stressful with these 25 Easy Christmas Treats! The best desserts and cookies to bring holiday cheer without too much work!
The Christmas season is my favorite time to bake! But let’s be honest, December is a busy month and can become too stressful if we let it. That’s why I’ve put together this helpful post with 25 Easy Christmas Treats. I’ve included some of my favorite recipes from my blog as well as some delicious recipes from my food blog friends!
Making treats for friends, family, and neighbors is such a fun activity! I love making homemade treats and sharing them with others. It’s a great way to give and share Christmas cheer!
What are your favorite Christmas treats?
These recipes are easy enough to make with kids. There are super quick recipes like Muddy Buddies, chocolate dipped Oreos, popcorn, and quick candies. Then, of course, I’ve included cookies! Christmas cookies are a must! A fabulous tip I have is to make the cookie dough on a day you have more time then freeze it for the day you need it! I’ve found cookies taste no different after the dough has been frozen, and sometimes even better!
Which of these treats do you want to make first?
** EASY CHRISTMAS TREATS **
This is the best Muddy Buddy recipe plus there are FREE GIFT TAGS making it the perfect gift!
Reindeer Oreo Balls from Like Mother, Like Daughter
Chocolate Dipped Mint Oreo Cookies from Cupcake Diaries
Homemade Peppermint Patties from Butter With a Side of Bread
Just add Christmas M&M’s or/and sprinkles to make it more festive!
White Chocolate Holiday Bark from Food Network
Christmas Pretzel Hugs from Dessert Now, Dinner Later
Reindeer Reese’s Cups from Like Mother, Like Daughter
Not exactly a treat but similar! It’s colorful and it’s always nice to have a healthier option during the holidays.


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Cory Booker Unveils Student-Athlete Compensation Plan
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Senator Cory Booker has unveiled a plan that promises to pay college athletes if he is elected president.
The 2020 presidential candidate, a former football player at Stanford University, released a plan on October 10 to pay student-athletes. In his plan, Booker states that he will investigate potential violations of labor laws and use the Department of Education to provide stronger oversight of colleges and ensure they pay student-athletes fairly.
“Playing football at Stanford was one of the greatest opportunities of my life — that’s what it should be for all college athletes. But I also saw firsthand how players are exploited for profit. We can change that,” Booker wrote in a statement on Twitter.
Booker states the college sports industry is worth $14 billion, but the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) “amateurism” rules state that “colleges may only compensate athletes for the immediate costs associated with attending college, meaning that the individuals at the heart of this immensely profitable industry are not permitted to share in its success.”
“The unfairness of these rules extends beyond compensation; universities’ demands on players’ time result in many athletes — especially young Black men disproportionately represented in revenue-generating sports — often leaving school without an undergraduate degree and saddled with lifelong injuries and medical debt,” Booker writes in his plan.
If elected to office, Booker states that he will create the US Commission on Integrity in Sports, which will be comprised of current and former athletes, policy experts, academics, and administration officials from different agencies like the Departments of Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The board members would provide “ongoing oversight, strengthen accountability, and submit policy recommendations to Congress.” Booker’s plan will also allow for the compensation of college athletes for their “name, image, and likeness” rights.
In addition to helping student-athletes, the plan would expand opportunities for all professional athletes by improving gender equity and working to close the pay gap for women in sports. The Democratic candidate also committed his future administration to improving the pay and working conditions for minor league baseball players as well as putting an end to the exploitative labor policies facing NFL cheerleaders and NBA dancers.
“For decades, professional and college sports have engaged in exploitative practices of athletes — practices like discrimination, wage theft, and price fixing that would be unacceptable in other contexts and that most other workers would have the power to address,” Booker wrote.
“These unjust practices deny athletes the opportunity to benefit from their hard work and they don’t reflect our American values.”
Earlier this month, Booker announced he raised enough money to continue his presidential campaign after his staff told supporters that his campaign could end if it did not raise enough money by the end of September.
“I have some incredible news, team. Last night at 8:16 p.m., we reached our $1.7 million goal. I’m so grateful that at the most critical moment of this campaign, thousands of people in all 50 states came together to give us the boost we needed,” Booker previously wrote on Twitter.
“$1.7 million wasn’t just a goal — it was the real number we knew was necessary for us to continue building an organization that can take us all the way to the White House. We have what we need to grow, but let’s not stop now,” Booker continued.
On September 21, Booker’s campaign manager Addisu Demissie wrote in a memo on Medium to supporters and staff that he may be dropping out of the presidential race if the campaign did not raise $1.7 million by the end of September.
“Here’s the real talk: We have reached a critical moment, and time is running out. It’s now or never: The next 10 days will determine whether Cory Booker can stay in this race and compete to win the nomination,” the post read.
Booker admitted on Twitter that it may seem “unusual” for a presidential campaign to be so candid about its status, but he noted the memo was not released as a cheap stunt to garner last-minute support and fundraising.
“It’s an unusual move for a campaign like ours to be this transparent, but there can be no courage without vulnerability. I want people to see where we are and understand that we have a pathway to victory, but I can’t walk it alone,” Booker previously wrote in a Twitter thread.
About the Author
Maria Perez is a breaking news writer for The North Star. She has an M.A. in Urban Reporting from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. She has been published in various venues, including Newsweek, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, City Limits, and local newspapers like The Wave and The Home Reporter.


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Elegant, scathing humor ties together the various strands of this alternately glamorous and grotesque portrait of American in Paris Polly Maggoo, an Alice in Wonderland supermodel who becomes the pinup plaything of media hounds and the fragmented fantasy of haunted Prince Igor.
Among Vogue’s most famous photographers, William Klein presents a stylized, biting satire of the fashion industry, starring one of Resnais’ legendary actresses: Delphine Seyrig. Unusual camera angles, pop fantasy sequences, and madcap mod 60s styles: films don’t get more visually striking than this!
Andrey Zvyagintsev, 2003, Russia
Buster Keaton,Clyde Bruckman, 1926, United States
Luis Buñuel, 1930, France
Takeshi Kitano, 1996, Japan
Johnnie To, 2008, Hong Kong
Götz Spielmann, 2008, Austria
Aditya Assarat, 2007, Thailand
Wong Kar Wai, 2004, Hong Kong
Vincent Paronnaud,Marjane Satrapi, 2007, France
Michael Haneke, 2001, Austria


This 2.2GB (plus 1.1GB of doubled up REX files) sample pack hits all the right buttons when providing the production building blocks for the eponymous evergreen subgenre. The copious drum loops and stems are divided pretty evenly between straight, triplet and swung feels; as the genre dictates, the basslines are almost comically repetitive, but with enough purposeful variation to keep them interesting; the seemingly never-ending parade of synths, vocals (Gated, Mantra and Shamanic!), flutes and effects don't put a foot wrong. Mindblowing!
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Former Burger King employee Mike Vetter no longer flips burgers — now he flips cars, and he makes a killing.
The Florida-based entrepreneur has always been fascinated with exotic vehicles and got his start in the auto industry by building kit cars. He would buy a Pontiac Fiero, take the body off of it, use it to build replicas of Ferraris and Lamborghinis, and sell them for a small profit.
"Everything was going great," Vetter says on CNBC's "Blue Collar Millionaires." That is, until he got a cease and desist letter from Ferrari and Lamborghini.
"Luckily, it just forced my mind to expand and I thought, 'I'm going to build something that they can't do anything about.'"
He started creating something even more lucrative: Concept cars.
"My business is building custom movie cars and concept cars from the ground up," the owner and operator of The Car Factory tells CNBC. "In order to make this work, I basically had to make sure that I was the best one out there doing this."
His customers can typically afford luxury cars, "but they live in a neighborhood where all of their neighbors have Lamborghinis or Ferraris, and they want something unique and different," Vetter explains.
Just how lucrative is the self-made millionaire's custom car-building enterprise?
Most cars he builds start at $125,000, and they can go for up to $500,000. "The only limitations really are your pocketbook," he says.
For a car that retails for $250,000, Vetter will take home about $133,000. That gives him a gross margin of 53%.
The biggest perk that comes with the job is driving the final product, Vetter says: "The sense of pride when somebody asks, 'Where did you get that vehicle?' I tell them I built it from scratch. ... And you can see the deep admiration that they have for you when they realize that you really did do that."
When it comes to succeeding as an entrepreneur, "there's not really any trick," the self-made millionaire tells CNBC. "I'm living proof that everyone of us can have anything that they want. You simply set a target and work towards it. It may not arrive as fast as you hoped, but if you keep working at it, it will come."


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Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a hand painted Khara Kapas gift card this festive season.
These gift cards will remind you of the old days when greeting cards were a part of our lives and we looked forward to postal greetings.
We are bringing back the old charm of physical greeting cards in sustainable Upcycled paper.
These will be physically delivered to you or your loved ones and contain a code that can be used like any other gift card. We can add custom wishes or notes in these cards for your dear ones.
Each gift card is one of a kind and hand painted. The beauty of these hand painted gift cards is that they can later be framed as paintings or used as bookmarks.