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Lone Spur Grill (Minnetonka, MN)
We have great affection for really fake-looking fake cactuses, adobe-like décor, and mariachi hats hung on the walls. These make an earnest and admirably corny dining experience. This stuff is so not-Minnesota, and that’s what we adore.
Lone Spur Grill, in Minnetonka, serves a Texan and Mexican menu. You can get standards like enchiladas on a platter with rice and refried beans. They serve a nice chicken quesadilla appetizer: not at all greasy and with a large salad on the side.
The fajitas are quite good, as long as the server gets that sizzling platter to you promptly. You’ll roll your own with a huge plate of fixings like cheese, lettuce, beans, guacamole, and rice. We liked the tuna, a nice change from the usual chicken or steak. Vegetarians will like the sautéed vegetable fajitas.
Lone Spur makes a big deal about their barbeque. This is Texas-style pit barbeque. The meat is slow-cooked—as long as fourteen hours—and hickory-smoked. Sounds delicious.
It wasn’t. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, but they were dry and flavorless. People tell us they really like the BBQ sauce, except we never got any. The smoked and sautéed pork loin was better, but the beef brisket was too dry. The chicken is delicious, however. Don’t worry about a little pink in the meat: the chicken is cooked through and its smoky bite is quite nice. Try the smoked chicken in a chimichanga.
The restaurant serves three types of chili: a mild beef chili, a medium chicken chili, and a hot beef chili. Accompanied by their cornbread, these make a fine light meal. The menu warns that you can’t send the XXX Bola Red chili back if it’s too hot. It’s one of those macho dishes people like to tell stories about, but it just tastes terribly terribly hot. The spiciness kills all the flavor. The Texas Chili Pie sounds better than it is, though. If the people in the kitchen thought no one would notice that the Fritos at the bottom of the crock were stale, they were wrong.
Our burger experts love the burgers here, especially the House #13 burger, which is a local favorite, and worth trying if you like spicy food.
Unfortunately, there’s little else on the menu that warrants praise. While we especially liked the tamales and the chalupas, everything else we tried fell into the category of “not bad, but nothing special.” There are a lot of authentic Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities; almost all of them serve better Mexican dishes.
We tried a few of the appetizers. The “Caribbean” spur wings came coated with gussied-up teriyaki sauce that wasn’t that good. The guacamole was both bland and watery, and tasted as if it couldn’t have been house-made.
Lone Spur has a full bar attached, so you can either order a drink with dinner in the restaurant or smoke (for now, anyway) with dinner in the bar. The margarita specials are renowned in the area, and they’re a good deal during happy hour.
On your way out, check the plaque by the door. Doesn’t the idea of collecting barbed wire seem kind of interesting?
11032 Cedar Lake Road, Minnetonka
Sun–Thu : 11am–10pm
Fri–Sat : 11am–11pm
Bar open until 1:00 am every night
Atmosphere: Family restaurant with a bar next door
Sound level: Noisy when crowded
Recommended dishes: Fajitas, tamales, and chalupas
Prices: Entrees $8–$18
Smoking: In the bar only
Children: Extensive children’s menu, and kids eat free Tuesdays and Sundays.


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By: Muuna Cottage Cheese • May 5, 2017
Light Caprese Spaghetti with Creamy Pesto Sauce
If you love pesto, you will adore this. It’s whole wheat spaghetti with grape tomatoes and fresh mozzarella tossed in a lightened up creamy pesto sauce! Sponsored by Muuna.
Early on in our relationship, Daniel claimed to hate pesto. It was a rough time. We couldn’t split a pesto pizza. We couldn’t go halfsies on a pesto-laden pasta. I barely made pesto for years because of it. Then, a year and a half ago when I moved into his apartment, I opened one of his kitchen cabinet’s only to find 3 jars of store-bought pesto.
He had finally fallen for the green stuff—and had been making chicken salad for lunch with jarred pesto and hot chili sauce every.single.day. for months and months.
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- ½ pound whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 5.3-ounce container Muuna low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella pearls
- Bring a large pot of to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, place the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender. Blend, scraping down the sides a few times, to break down the chunks (it won’t be entirely smooth; don’t worry). Add the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to mix the ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large serving bowl, toss the cooked spaghetti with the creamy pesto sauce. Add the grape tomatoes and mozzarella pearls and toss to combine. Serve warm (immediately), or at room temperature.
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Global Warming Potentials
All figures in this assessment are consistent with the global warming potentials (GWPs) from the IPCC’s Fourth Assessment Report (AR4).
Historical emissions are based on government data where the data was available (MNRE 2019; Viet Nam Government 2017b). Historical emissions from 1994 to 2013 are based on the Second Biennial Report submitted to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (Viet Nam Government 2017b). The latest emissions data (year 2014) was also included from Viet Nam’s third national communication to the UNFCCC (MNRE 2019). Interpolations were used in the years not reported. PRIMAP data is used for years 1990 to 1994 (Gütschow, Jeffery, and Gieseke 2019).
Data for CO2 emissions in the agriculture sector is missing in the government sources but CH4 and N2O are included (MNRE 2019; Viet Nam Government 2017b), which account for the larger share of emissions in the agriculture sector.
The government data on industrial processes and product use (IPPU) only includes CO2 (MNRE 2019; Viet Nam Government 2017b). We have added non-CO2 emissions from the US EPA (2019a) for full coverage of industry sector emissions.
Emissions from 2010 were recalculated by the government in 2014 (Viet Nam Government 2017b). The NDC uses a different figure for 2010 emissions, with a difference of 2.7%, amounting to 273 MtCO2e (excl. LULUCF, incl. IPPU) (Viet Nam Government 2017b).
Pledges and targets
The pledge emissions are found in Viet Nam’s NDC (Viet Nam Government 2016). The BAU scenario for GHG emissions assumes economic growth in the absence of climate change policies (Viet Nam Government 2016). The pledge includes energy, agriculture, waste and LULUCF sectors, and excludes the industrial processes and product use (IPPU) sector. The BAU starts from 2010 and projections for 2020 and 2030 are 474.1 and 787.4 MtCO2e, respectively. Sectoral emissions from the same years are found in the Technical Report for Viet Nam’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (Viet Nam Government 2015). Interpolations were used in the years not reported.
We remove LULUCF to focus on the emissions intensive sectors of industry and energy. Government figures for LULUCF in 2030 were -45 MtCO2e in the BAU scenario (Viet Nam Government 2015).
As IPPU emissions are not included in the government’s NDC, we created a business as usual IPPU scenario based on a number of assumptions.
Government historical emissions for IPPU only include CO2. We assume a constant share of IPPU CO2 emissions from the 2014 data from the third national communication to the UNFCCC (MNRE 2019) to create a Business-as-usual pathway. In 2014, the IPPU CO2 emissions were an additional 13.5% “Markup” on top of all emissions without LULUCF and without IPPU. This share is used to project IPPU CO2 emissions to 2030. This is a conservative assumption, since the share of IPPU emissions has been increasing in the past.
US EPA (2019b) data projections are used for the IPPU non-CO2 emissions (F-gases) to 2030. The US EPA based projections uses either country reported data, and where data is not available the US EPA uses calculated estimates based on IPCC default emissions factors and globally available data (US EPA 2019a).
Viet Nam’s NDC includes additional sub target pledges on the emissions intensity of GDP. The pledge description is not clear as to whether the intensity targets include IPPU. CO2 IPPU emissions and LULUCF are included in the NDC baseline 2010 emissions (Viet Nam Government 2015, 2016), so we assume that the emissions intensity of GDP targets do include IPPU and LULUCF. Our calculations factor out LULUCF.
Our calculations use GDP figures from government sources. We use GDP at the current prices from Viet Nam’s Third National Communication (MNRE 2019) and GDP growth rates from the first Biennial Report (Vietnam Government 2014).
Current policy projections
The current policy scenario is based on projections from APERC (2019a) business as usual (BAU) scenario. The APERC BAU scenario projects CO2 emissions of current and planned policies in the energy sector. The energy sector covers over 50% of Viet Nam’s emissions.
The APERC (2019a) BAU scenario has a number of assumptions: Electricity use from appliance and buildings reflect economic growth and urbanisation. Industry plays a key role in the economy, where steel, iron and cement industry continue to dominate the industry sector. Regarding transport, energy elasticity is linked to GDP consistent with the base year fuel mix. Biodiesel is not included as it assumes no market penetration of the product. It is assumed that increases in the number of vehicles continues. The energy supply mix matches the sectoral plans, including coal and natural gas targets, and LNG terminal plans. The production of oil is based on available reserves and historical data. The optimisation and capacity of the power mix is based on the Revised PDP7. The scenario projects a decrease in the use of biomass, but biomass is the main renewable energy source in the power sector. Energy is imported when demand is not met by domestic supply.
The APERC BAU scenario considers the Viet Nam National Energy Efficiency Program (VNEEP) phase one and two, the shift from traditional fuels to electrification, the National Technical Regulation on Energy Efficiency Buildings, and the Energy Efficiency Building Code technical standards. It does not include the recent VNEEP Phase three (MOIT 2018) which would reduce energy demand (APERC 2019b).
Current policy projections for energy non-CO2 emissions are based on US EPA (2019b) data.
Agriculture and waste emissions projections are based on the latest historical emissions in 2014 from the Third National Communication (MNRE 2019), with a trend from the growth rates of the US EPA (2019b) non-CO2 data.
Projections for LULUCF (when included) are based on historical data for year 2014 the Third National Communication (MNRE 2019) and projections from the INDC Technical report (Viet Nam Government 2015) with interpolations between unreported years.
Current policy IPPU emissions follow the same trajectory as in the BAU scenario, as Vietnam’s industry policies are based on energy related industry and not IPPU (see the industry section discussion for details of policies).


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Sebi has given exemption from open offer requirements with respect to the six lenders through six separate but similarly-worded orders.
According to the regulator, there would be no change in control of the banks pursuant to the proposed acquisition of additional shares by the government.
"Further, there will be no change in the number of equity shares held in the target company by the public shareholders, pursuant to the proposed transactions," Sebi said in the order regarding Punjab National Bank.
According to the orders, the infusion of additional capital by the government is stated to enable the six banks to meet regulatory capital norms. It would also provide them with additional leverage for raising further equity capital at a later date as and when the need arises, the regulator said.
Pursuant to the capital infusion, the government's stake would rise by 5.21 per cent in Punjab National Bank, 6.25 per cent in Canara Bank and 9.73 per cent in Syndicate Bank.
In the case of Vijaya Bank, the shareholding would go up by 5.48 per cent while it would be additional stakes of 5.33 per cent and 11.91 per cent in Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India, respectively.
The acquisition is on preferential allotment basis for the financial year 2017-18.
In February, the six lenders had filed separate applications on behalf of Indian government seeking exemption from the applicability of Regulation 3(2) of the SAST (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations.
Regulation 3(2) requires an acquirer to making a public announcement of an open offer for acquiring shares in case the existing stake goes beyond a certain threshold.
In January this year, the government had proposed infusion to the tune of Rs 54.73 billion in Punjab National Bank, Rs 48.65 billion in Canara Bank and Rs 28.39 billion in Syndicate Bank.
Besides, capital infusions of Rs 12.77 billion in Vijaya Bank, Rs 53.75 billion in Bank of Baroda and Rs 45.24 billion in Union Bank of India were proposed.

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All-Area Softball Team — Madison Moak can flat out hit
Published 9:52 pm Friday, May 24, 2019
Madison Moak was the ball’s worst enemy in her freshman season of softball. The Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougar hit, batted, smacked, bunted, laced, roped, whacked, struck, smashed, popped, and nailed hit after hit as a leadoff batter for coach Becky Flowers. For her prodigious output at the plate Moak has been named The Daily Leader All-Area Most Valuable Offensive Player.
Moak had 82 hits and batted .577 for the MAIS AA South State Champion Lady Cougars. She scored 70 runs and drove in 33 RBIs. She only struck out seven times and had a .810 slugging percentage after hitting 12 triples and nine doubles. With great speed and range as a centerfielder, she had a .925 fielding percentage and was an MAIS AA All-State selection.
How does she do it? Moak credits a 4-foot piece of plastic with helping her hone her offensive game over the years.
“Hitting off the tee has always been important for me,” said Moak. “I’ve been doing it since I was 6 years old and it’s still a tool for me to use to improve as a hitter.”


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Historically, kosher has been the province of practicing Jews who want to adhere to their faith’s strict dietary laws. But more and more people outside the Jewish faith are following kosher principles, including vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free devotees.
As a matter of fact, 80 percent of kosher food sales fall outside the traditional Jewish market, according to Food Business News, a trade publication. So, why are so many people — Jews and non-Jews — committed to kosher? The answer lies in what kosher represents.
OK Kosher Certification, a kosher certification agency, says kosher refers to a “set of intricate biblical laws that detail the types of food that a Jewish person may eat and the ways in which it may be prepared.” For a product to be certified as kosher, both the ingredients and the preparation process must comply with kosher standards.
Kosher is a Hebrew word meaning “fit,” “proper” or “correct.”
Carefully produced and inspected
In 2009, market research company Mintel reported that food quality led the reasons for people buying kosher products, with “general healthfulness” in the No. 2 spot and food safety at No. 3. Just 14 percent of people surveyed said they bought kosher food because they followed kosher religious rules. This helps explain the appeal of kosher to vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free devotees and other health-conscious consumers.
“Kosher food has gained the reputation of being more carefully produced and thoroughly inspected than non-kosher food,” says Marcia Mogelonsky, a food and beverage analyst at Mintel.
As described by OK Kosher Certification, kosher foods are put into three carts, if you will: meat, dairy and pareve.
Kosher meat must come from an animal that chews its cud and has split hooves. Cows, goats and sheep are kosher; pigs and rabbits are not.
Meanwhile, kosher fowl include domesticated species of chickens, Cornish hens, ducks, geese and turkeys, but exclude all “predatory and scavenger” birds.
Here are some other restrictions regarding kosher meat, according to OK Kosher Certification:
- Animal and fowl must be slaughtered by someone specially trained in kosher slaughtering.
- The meat must be checked for blemishes by a specially trained kosher inspector, then soaked and salted to remove the blood.
- Portions of the animal or fowl that are allowed to be eaten must be prepared properly before cooking.
- All utensils used in slaughtering, cleaning, packaging and preparing must be kosher.
Milk and milk products from a kosher animal — including milk, butter, yogurt, and all hard, soft and cream cheese — are kosher and dairy.
OK Kosher Certification says all ingredients of dairy products must be kosher and free of meat derivatives. Many non-kosher cheeses use stabilizers such as rennet or gelatin, which originate from animals. Kosher dairy products also must be produced and processed on kosher equipment.
Under kosher principles, meat and dairy products may not be cooked or eaten together, according to OK Kosher Certification.
Pareve, or “neutral,” foods contain no meat or dairy. According to OK Kosher Certification, all fruits, grains, vegetables, water and minerals in their “natural state” are kosher and pareve. Eggs from kosher fowl also are pareve, as is fish.
Certain fruits, vegetables and grains must be checked for the presence of small insects and larvae, which are not kosher, OK Kosher Certification says. Also, eggs must be checked for the presence of blood spots, which are not kosher.
Other kosher rules
Kosher rules also affect other types of food, according to OK Kosher Certification:
- Kosher fish must have both fins and scales. The scales must be removable without damaging the skin of the fish.
- Most seafood, such as shellfish, lobster, clam and shark, is not kosher.
- Critters such as insects, rodents and most wild animals are not kosher.
- Even if every ingredient in wine is kosher, the wine is certified as kosher only if it was produced exclusively by Torah-observant Jews.
Where to find kosher products
Kosher products are sold at a variety of brick-and-mortar and online stores. To identify a kosher-endorsed product, look for any number of kosher symbols on the label.
“If all products with kosher symbols on them have been certified as kosher by someone, then why do we need so many symbols? Well, because some people only trust certain organizations to do a good job of making sure something is kosher,” according to My Jewish Learning.
Are kosher foods healthier?
While a kosher product carries a kosher symbol, it doesn’t necessarily symbolize healthfulness. As pointed out by the Toronto Star, kosher products include a variety of not-so-healthy snacks and sweets.
Dr. Andrew Weil, a specialist in alternative medicine, says on his website that although kosher food may be “somewhat safer than other supermarket choices,” it doesn’t necessarily mean that kosher food “is better for your general health than equivalent non-kosher food. Kosher salami and hot dogs are no better for you than non-kosher versions.”
However, TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon, notes that kosher food can give people peace of mind, since kosher companies must maintain records of where their ingredients come from and must show that their products contain nothing more than what appears on the label.
“So when you’re buying kosher, it can be argued that you know more accurately what’s in your food,” Oz says on Oprah.com.


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Having mentioned that, whether you are planning a little trip or a very far holiday, our mission is work towards that you find the highest rated travelling items at the best price. After all, it doesn’t matter if you are simply quickly popping some belongings and your tent in the car and heading to the countryside, or planning a trip to another part of the world, the important thing is being ready, as it will definitely make your trip happier and also a more secure one. And if you travel safe and well-prepared, you will enjoy your trip the most. That is why we look across the internet for the best possible offers. Among the travelling items we sell the most that you can find here are the frame tent camping , as well as all kinds of chairs and backpacks. Certainly, we undoubtedly got cots. Also, something we can also tell you is that all of this supplies are now becoming very widespread, presumably due to the fact that people are passionate to travel after Covid. Most recently, a few of the most sought-after items are Regatta, eBoutik, Crusader, Everbeam or Under Armour .
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November 17, 2010
Pepper Schwartz speaks on romantic relationships and sex across the lifespan
Pepper Schwartz, UW professor of sociology, will describe what research tells us about the sex lives of teenagers through older adults in a free public lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in the UW Club lecture room. Shell also talk about casual and uncommitted sexual relationships, sexuality in marriage and other types of committed relationships.
Schwartz is chief relationship expert for the online dating service Perfectmatch.com. She also is the sex and relationship expert for AARP, and writes their weekly column “The Naked Truth.”


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The Justice Department is getting another look at how the FBI went after the alleged organizer of the attempted Boston Marathon bombing, but the investigation comes two months after the initial investigation came close to finding the man dead.
It’s not clear whether it’s an update or further inquiry.
The man’s wife, Nohemi Gonzalez, is now in jail for her role in the Boston bombings, and a federal magistrate Judge in New England is considering if she should be held at trial. Gonzalez claims she made mistakes during the attempted bombing as well as the attack a few years later that killed three and left more than 180 wounded. She is due back in court this Friday. It’s unclear just how far the new investigation is, but as we’ve reported, it involves questioning potential witnesses as well as looking at how the FBI went after her husband of 10 years.
The Boston bombing was the deadliest act of terrorism in American history and resulted in a total of 2 dead. The next most deadly attack in the country was in Oklahoma City, on May 19, 1995, when 168 died and 540 were wounded.
Update: Federal Magistrate Judge Stephen Reinhardt will hold a hearing on the matter on June 17.
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SUNLIGHT, Ga. — The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won their third game in four attempts and their second in as many days by beating the third-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack 24-8 in front of 10,619 fans Saturday at Sanford Stadium.
Tech (6-7), which led 24-7 when freshman quarterback Ryan Finley hit wide receiver Damore’ea Stringfellow for a 35-yard touchdown in the first quarter, never trailed. The
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El Paso County moves to less COVID-19 restrictions for events and businesses
State dial framework ended on April 15, mask order remains in place. Read the news release here.
Youth in El Paso County are using e-cigarettes, also known as vaping at alarming rates. Teen vaping has risen to epidemic proportions across Colorado with youth vaping at rates more than twice the national average.
The Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership (TEPP) and its community partners are working to prevent youth from using tobacco, including e-cigarettes by:

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BBQ Pork Ribs with Watermelon BBQ sauce
4 pounds St. Louis spareribs
Watermelon BBQ sauce
Pull membrane from the back section of rib racks. Starting at corner of one rib end pull up membrane and pull across until removed from entire length of rack Rub racks liberally with Rib Rub.
Place each rack in the middle of a 15-18 inch long piece of extra wide aluminum foil
Pull the long edges of the foil up over the rib rack until touching then fold together
and roll down until the foil is tight to the rack. Fold ends over and check to be sure that the ends are sealed and you haven't punctured
the foil. Place on a sheet pan roast for 3 hours at 300 degrees, then cool Generously coat the ribs with Watermelon BBQ sauce and grill to caramelize the sauce to the ribs.


Greece: Vote #OXI -- Alexis Tsipras' speech at the final rally before 'Greferendum' [English]
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Athens -- Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras addressed tens of thousands of people late on July 3, 2015, in the final rally to call for a #OXI (No) vote in the July 5 referendum against the European Union's blackmail and austerity.
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Citizens of Athens, citizens of Greece.
Today we are not protesting, today we are not demonstrating–today we are celebrating.
Today we are celebrating democracy.
Democracy is cause for celebration, democracy is cause for joy; democracy is liberation, democracy is a solution.
And today we are celebrating democracy’s victory. No matter what happens on Monday, we have already won. Greece has sent a message dignity, a message of pride.
Nobody can ignore this passion, nobody can ignore this desire for life, the desire for hope, the desire for optimism.
Today we are celebrating because of our courage and determination to take our destiny into our own hands, to give the Greek people the opportunity to express their will.
Today are we celebrating and singing. We are celebrating and singing, overcoming fear, overcoming blackmail.
The Europe that we knew, the Europe that stands for its founding values, doesn’t involve blackmail and ultimatums.
And today, at this hour, all of Europe has its eyes on you, on the Greek people, on the three million who are poor, on the 1.5 million who are unemployed.
Today, the entire planet has its eyes on Syntagma square, on the small and large squares across our country.
In the birthplace of democracy, we are giving democracy the chance to return.
To return to Europe, because we want Europe to return to its founding values.
To those that have been neglected for so many years while failed austerity programs were implemented, forcing people to accept things that they had not chosen.
Citizens of Athens, Greek citizens,
On Sunday, we will all send a message of democracy and dignity to Europe and the world.
We will send again a message of hope to the people. Because on Sunday, we are not deciding about staying in Europe.
We are deciding about living with dignity in Europe, working and prospering in Europe. For all of us to be equal in Europe.
And believe me, no one has the right to threaten us that they will cut Greece off from its natural, geographical home. No one has the right to threaten, to divide Europe.
Greece, our country, was, is and will remain the cradle of European civilization.
According to mythology, it was from this very place that Zeus abducted Europe.
It is from this very place that the austerity technocrats want to abduct Europe again.
NO. We tell them NO on Sunday.
We will not leave Europe in the hands of those who want to abduct it from its democratic tradition.
From its democratic acquis.
From its founding principles.
Democracy, solidarity and mutual respect.
Citizens of Athens, you are here today, men and women of all ages, flooding Syntagma
square, flooding the streets of Athens and of the other major cities, in defiance of the terror
that has reached a crescendo in the recent days.
Citizens of Athens,
The Greek people, many times over the course of history, have proven that they know how to reject ultimatums. Ultimatums are sometimes rejected.
The most glorious pages in the history of this country and this people, were pages of bravery and integrity.
I call on you to inscribe with us, once again, on these pages; these historic moments of dignity and freedom.
I call on you on Sunday to say, once again, a big and proud NO to ultimatums. To turn your back on those who terrorize you daily.
And on Monday, whatever the outcome of the democratic process, the people’s verdict that some were afraid of and did not want, that some wanted to hinder the process, whatever the result, we will also say an absolute NO to being divided.
Regardless of Sunday’s decision, on Monday the Greek people will have absolutely nothing dividing them. Together we will fight to rebuild Greece, to make it better than the one created during the past five years of destruction.
I urge you to ignore the sirens that are blaring, the sirens of terror.
To decide based on logic, and on your heart.
To decide calmly and with determination.
To decide in favor of a proud Greece in a democratic Europe.
For a nation, a small nation which is fighting without swords and bullets.
But is fighting with the most powerful weapon that exist on earth: Justice. We have justice on our side.
We have justice on our side. We will win.
Nobody can ignore this. Nobody can ignore that we have justice on our side.
Citizens of Athens, Greek citizens,
Freedom requires integrity and bravery. We, you, all of us have both integrity and bravery.
And we are free. We breathe the air of freedom. Whatever happens, we are the winners.
We will be the winners. Greece won. Democracy won. The blackmail and threats were defeated.Be strong. Go proudly. With dignity. Our “NO” will make history. Our people will move forward. For Greece, for a Europe of democracy and solidarity.


Setup MEX compiler for R2014a for Linux
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Ubuntu 14.04 comes with GCC 4.8. Matlab 2014a only supports up to GCC 4.7. When I use 2013a I can set the mexopts.sh script to use GCC-4.7 by doing the following
1) In matlab, type mex -setup and press 1 to copy mexopts.sh to ~/.matlab/R2013b/mexopts.sh
2) From the terminal, edit the file ~/.matlab/R2013b/mexopts.sh so that CC=’gcc’ change to –> CC=’gcc-4.7′ CCX=’g++’ change to –> CCX=’g++-4.7′
In 2014a the mexopts.sh file does not exist anymore. When I type mex -setup I get the following error:
>> mex -setup C++
Error using mex
No supported compiler or SDK was found. For options, visit http://www.mathworks.com/support/compilers/R2014a/glnxa64.
I know GCC 4.7 is installed because it works for R2013b but how do I set compiler in 2014a?
Mukul Rao on 14 Jul 2014
Beginning version R2014a, MATLAB automatically configures the mex pseudo compiler to use a supported compiler (such as gcc 4.7x ) on your machine. This leaves the use of the command “mex –setup” redundant unless you would like to use a supported compiler that is different from the default selection, or force MATLAB to use an unsupported compiler.
Did you try mexing a simple mex file like “timestwo.c” to check if the “mex file_name.x” command works on R2014a?
'timestwo.c'), '.', 'f');
>> mex timestwo.c
Make sure you have write permission in your current working directory
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JIAWEI WU on 26 Jan 2015
Thanks Sergey, I copied the file mexopts.h as you said, it works here. it cost me one night to fix it, until now, finally, it has been solved. you are so great!
Dave on 14 Apr 2017
Edited: Dave on 16 Apr 2017
My solution for R2017a on Ubuntu 16.04.
First install the version of GCC Matlab expects:
sudo apt-get install gcc-4.9
Then edit the configuration file to point to this:
sudo chmod 777 mex_C_glnxa64.xml
Within that xml file, replace:
Save file and Matlab should no longer produce wrong version warnings.


The Free Universal Construction Kit is finally here ~ 3D print pieces to make your toys play nicely together (specifically Lego, Lincoln Logs, Duplo, Fischertechnik, K'nex, Krinkles, Tinkerytoy, Zome, Zoob, and Gears Gears Gears!)
The DrawBraille mobile smartphone, designed specially for the blind, with a keyboard and touchscreen in braille, includes a book reader, email and music player. By Shikun San, Sheffield Hallam University (UK).
General Motors and NASA collaborated on the Robonaut 2 (R2) project that led launching the first human-like robot into space in 2011. They are now jointly developing a robotic glove, the Human Grasp Assist, a.k.a. K-glove, a.k.a. Robo-Glove.
Researchers at the Vienna University of Technology have managed to perfect 3D printing at the nanoscale. What may look like a grain of sand to the human eye, could in fact be a detailed racing car model.
Self-Assembly Line by Skylar Tibbits and Arthur Olson, presented at the 2012 TED Conference, is a large-scale version of a self-assembly virus capsid, demonstrated as an interactive and performative structure.


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President Obama’s May 19 Speech on the Middle East and the North Africa has presented the challenge as well as the opportunity to pursue the world as it should be. This speech contrasts with his address at Cairo in June 2009 where he promised to reset U.S. relations with the Muslim world. More glaringly, he has attempted this time to acknowledge the inconsistencies inherent in U.S. response to Arab upheaval.
Aspirations for freedom and democracy of the people in the Middle East and North Africa have risen ambitiously. The Arabs have revolted against oppression of their despotic leaders. Resultantly, two dictators in Tunisia and Egypt have been toppled. A few other Middle Eastern countries are still passing through people’s uprising. Turmoil has not subsided in the region. Tunisia and Egypt are transitioning to democracy with limited chances of success.
Against this background president Obama’s vision for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict carries an added significance. It is not certain how this protracted conflict will fit into the broader democratic movements in the region. Some view this scenario congenial to advance the peace process whereas others display more suspicion. Even the Israeli establishment looks susceptible expressing anxieties about possible abrogation of 1979 peace treaty with Egypt. This susceptibility is not without any reason because the future dispensation in Egypt is not predictable yet.
Change in governments and political systems are triggered by hopelessness and deprivation. Empirical evidence shows that democratic revolutions have been successful when people rise against the regime for lack of individual opportunities. However, the hard part of such transformation is the challenge to transition to sustainable peace. Successful democratic transitions require an expansion of economic growth and broad-based prosperity.
Perhaps Obama has toed a middle course in trying not to disappoint both the Palestinians and the Israelis. In so doing he has stressed that the status quo in the Middle East is not sustainable. He seems to demand concessions from the both parties to conflict. His demand that Israel too must act boldly to advance a lasting peace is reasonable. Similarly, Obama has cautioned the Palestinians not to go ahead with their unilateral declaration of statehood and isolate the negotiating partner.
For the first time the U.S. administration has stated that the basis for negotiating the borders between the Palestine and Israel could be the 1967 lines. The 1967 Six Day War has changed the demography of Palestine significantly when Israel was victorious annexing larger territories belonging to Arabs. Even East Jerusalem was captured then. Obama has put the caveat saying that there should be mutually-agreed swaps of territories between the two parties. Considering the fact that about half a million Israelis live in Arab lands, it sounds logical.
If drive for lasting peace is to be treated more urgent than ever serious engagement of U.S. leadership in advancing Middle East peace is indispensable. Obama needs to match his words with action where he envisions a viable Palestine side by side with a secure Israel.


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Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin may end up being the first of this summer's three swiftly engaged couples to get married—and before fall even officially starts, to boot. TMZ reports that the two went to New York City's Marriage Bureau yesterday, where marriage licenses are issued. Two witnesses report Bieber was crying inside and at one point said to Baldwin, "I can't wait to marry you, baby."
There's mixed reports from witnesses on whether Bieber and Baldwin talked to a judge (implying they're already married, which TMZ can't confirm yet) or a regular court official. One witness told TMZ that the two said they were planning to leave the country, which makes sense because Bieber did just buy a mansion in Canada for them to live in, away from the paparazzi.
New York marriage licenses, by the way, are only valid for 60 days and must be used in New York state, meaning Jailey's wedding will likely be there within the next two months.
Up until this point, source reports suggested the two were planning a wedding next year. But the timeline for these two have never quite lined up with what outlets have reported. Two weeks before they got engaged, for example, Us Weekly reported they were just casually hooking up.


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The Bling Bling Bird is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by Linda M. Gentry. Bling Bling Bird was just an ordinary bird but she really felt that she was much more than that. She loved the colorful bow that she wore on top of her head, but that bit of ornamentation was just not enough. It was on a snowy winter’s day that Bling Bling Bird got the idea of sparkling and shining brightly. You see, she loved the way the snow sparkled in the sunlight. It was so bright that she had to scrunch her eyes up from the glare. How could she shine and sparkle like that? She experimented with covering her feathers with a coating of snow, but it was much too cold and made her shiver. There had to be a better idea. She wanted to be different than the other birds, to stand out, to make a statement. Then she noticed a sparkle on the ground as she was flying overhead. Looking more closely, she realized it was a bright and shiny necklace. No one seemed to be looking for it, so Bling Bling Bird decided she would see what magical transformation that shiny necklace could bring for her.
Linda M. Gentry’s children’s picture book, The Bling Bling Bird, is a illuminating and humorous fable about a bird who wanted to sparkle and shine. I loved the interactions between the bedazzled young bird and the wiser Grannybird, and did indeed wonder how Bling Bling Bird was going to fare with all that bling on her body. Gentry’s illustrations are boldly and brightly colored and make the Bling Bling Bird come to life in all her bejeweled brilliance. Gentry’s verses are simple and catchy, and the vocabulary is geared towards new readers to try on their own as well as for story time. Gentry also gives caregivers plenty of opportunities to pause the reading and have kids guess what will happen next. The Bling Bling Bird is highly recommended.


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I posted a while back about my Glock 29, the one that got away – it occurred to me that my list of guns that I wish I hadn’t sold was at least one gun longer than just the Glock. The other gun I really really wish I hadn’t sold was my first revolver, which oddly enough I sold to get the money for the Glock.
My first wheelgun was a Colt Trooper Mk III that I picked up for a song during my junior year of college – first revolver I ever bought. The rigger on that gun was easily one of the finest I’ve ever pulled, crisp smooth pull, accurate as all get out, and the best part is that I got it for $250.
If anyone has a Colt Trooper Mk III they’d like to part with, let me know and I’ll gladly take it off your hands for a very reasonable price.
You know, of all the guns I’ve had and sold or traded, I think that there were only two that I was actually glad to get rid of. The Hi-Point 9mm I had, and a mini-1911 clone in .380 that cut my hand up. Other than that, I wish I had kept every last one of those guns.
But of them all I wish I had kept the Colt Trooper and the Glock 29 the most. Especially the Colt – there was something about it, something that fed the revolver addiction that my Dad’s Ruger had started when I was a kid. Maybe it’s just me, but there is something that seems so right about a revolver with the pony logo on the grip medallions. And if Colt revolvers are wrong, then I don’t want to be right.
So, the Hi-Point was not exactly at the centerpiece of your collection…
Not really, no. I had bought it in an effort to not be a gun-snob, because I wanted to see if a $149 handgun would perform reliably. Accuracy wasn’t my concern, I just wanted to see if out of the box it went bang every time I pulled the trigger.
It didn’t. I had to do a lot of tweaking with the magazines and the gun itself to make it reliably go bang 5 times out 7 in the magazine, and even once I did that it was manifestly unpleasant to shoot, which I should have expected from a blowback operated 9mm handgun.
So I sold it and put a lot of the money towards my Taurus PT92, which has in 1,000 rounds not had a single failure to fire or failure to feed and shot quite well out of the box.
I’m not trashing Hi-Points in general, because I believe in the concept of low-cost defensive firearms, but the key to a defensive gun is that it must be absolutely reliable.
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Tonight sees the Eurovision Song Contest. Be prepared for plenty of cheesy numbers; sarcastic commentary & the usual regional block voting! Here is Jeff Meechai’s cover of the UK’s 1967 winning entry from Sandie Shaw, Puppet On A String:
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Leaving my ukulele at home, I journeyed to London’s Southbank to enjoy a day of singing by the Thames on the opening day of the Chorus Festival, the start of this year’s Festival of Neighbourhood.
After some fun vocal warm-up exercises, we adjourned to the Queen Elizabeth Hall to practice three songs to sing en masse down on the Riverside Terrace to launch the Festival: Purcell’s Come, Ye Sons of Art; Jerusalem (Blake/Parry) & the Kinks’ Waterloo Sunset. We were accompanied by a brass band on the upper stage & it was very moving being part of such a large group. The rain managed to hold off until the final few bars of the last song & you may spot people’s hoods going up in the video!
Various events were dotted in & around the Royal Festival & Queen Elizabeth Halls for the remainder of the day.There were around twenty separate choirs giving free performances. Additionally, various choirs ran Trading Station sessions, where you could drop in & learn a few songs with them.
The London Forest Choir, were up in St Paul’s Roof Pavilion, where I enjoyed sight-singing some of musical director Jonathan Rathbone’s arrangements of classical music & old standards (thanks to the woman who kindly shared her music with me!).
I then delved down to the RFH basement, where the echoey acoustics were superb for an uplifting session with Trade Winds. We learnt intricate harmonies of African & Serbian songs by ear. Emerging upstairs to the Clore Ballroom, I was met with a blast of Mr Blue Sky from nearly two hundred dancing members of the Rock Choir, who performed several more excellent numbers. More vocal warm-ups to wake us all up, the audience then joined in with providing backing harmonies for the final Saturday Showcase of an ad-hoc choir brought together for the day.
In all, it was a really useful & entertaining day, giving good tips on the different techniques between singing formal classical numbers, pop & rock songs & musical theatre. I kept bumping into the same friendly participants, despite the large number of folk involved, so hello to them if they read this blog!.
I’d definitely recommend an event like this to anyone wanting to improve their vocal skills & confidence in singing in public.
While I have not had the opportunity to attend club, I still strum the ukulele every day and recently purchased my most expensive instrument so far. A Kala Travel Uke, model SSL WTU 1005. This was purchased purely for its looks and I had to buy it.
A slimline uke with spruce top and lacewood back and sides, this created a conflict. Which do I love the best: my new travel uke, a real pleasure to play and great quality, or my Flea? Strangely enough, my Flea came out tops and I decided I like this best. I might of course be shot down in flames for saying so but that’s how it is. Simon will be delighted, LOL.
As for the Kala. In order for me to love it better, I decided to try D’Addario strings which failed miserably regards sound and were ultimately changed to Aquila. Much better.
I got to thinking about folk who possess several ukuleles. Whether they are loved equally and for what reasons?
Warm regards to all. Ron
Other PLUC Tales: Uncle Ron’s Legacy… – Wee Kheng; Dan’s Story; Five Years & Loving It – Simon; My Ukulele Origins… – Rufus; Why Ed Started Playing The Ukulele; Ron’s Song; It’s Been A Year… – Jeanette
I am not at all musically inclined, so it was more fate than design that got me started on the ukulele.
On one of my trips back to Singapore, my daughter Lisa came along. It suddenly occurred to me that we had not seen our favourite uncle and auntie for a long time. So we went and were glad we did because we had a great time.
Uncle Ron, who puts his status on Facebook as ‘happily retired’, was into uke and had founded and led a group. We were treated to an impromptu sing-along which we joined in. When we left, he ran after us and gave Lisa two books that he compiled himself – one was a song book, the other a book of tips for beginners.
On my return to England I got a uke for Lisa as a Christmas present. Some months later she admitted that her busy uni life does not leave her much time to learn a new instrument. Besides she already had a guitar, so I became the reluctant owner of the lovely uke. But there was a problem – I did not know what to do with it.
The development I live in had a Facebook Group, so I posted a message asking if anyone knew a uke tutor and Steph, who attends your sessions, pointed me in your direction.
I found PLUC a godsend. Thanks to Simon, Jeanette, Chris, Rufus, Kevin, Dan and everyone else who makes it so welcoming and enjoyable.
It is so true what they say about music being the food of the soul. The club sessions are an uplifting and pleasant diversion from the everyday cares of life in busy London.
Sadly, Uncle Ron has passed away from cancer but his legacy lives on. He has inspired lots of people to take up the uke, myself included, and my life and soul is so much richer from it.
Other PLUC Tales: Ron’s Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome; Dan’s Story; Five Years & Loving It – Simon; My Ukulele Origins… – Rufus; Why Ed Started Playing The Ukulele; Ron’s Song; It’s Been A Year… – Jeanette
As it’s my brother’s birthday today, here’s a swift post giving the Number One when he was born – Frank & Nancy Sinatra singing Something Stupid. For your delectation, here’s a strumalong with Stu Kulele:


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Hey HS Theatre teachers! Ever wish the world knew the amount of time, energy, passion, dedication, talent, commitment and heart went into the work you, your students, and volunteers do? Ever wish you could show people the behind the scenes view of what it REALLY takes to make a theatre arts department operate? Here is your chance...
THE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE SPOTLIGHT is now accepting submissions of videos which chronicle "A Day in the Life of a High School Theatre". We want to see:
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And now, the fine print about submissions:
-Submissions must be completed by December 1, 2011, but will be accepted as early as October 31, 2011. The sooner you submit, the sooner you get posted!
-To submit a video, please post it on YouTube and email the link to PR_Sawyer@hotmail.com. It will then be posted to www.HighSchoolTheatreSpotlight.com
-Please keep running length between 90 and 150 seconds.
-Please include a beginning title screen which states 1) "A Day in the Life of (insert school's name) Theatre" AND 2) "Presented by The High School Theatre Spotlight"
-Please include brief production credits at the end.
-Don't sweat the production values too much, but make sure the video and audio are at least clear.
-Please, NO multiple submissions.
-Feel free to use music, visuals, etc.
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Heathrow has reopened its dedicated facility for passengers arriving from red list countries.
Terminal 4 will act as a separate arrivals facility, keeping direct red list arrivals away from passengers in all other operational terminals.
Passengers flying into Heathrow will be able to use PCR testing facilities either on or close to the airport.
Heathrow COO Emma Gilthorpe said: “We are supportive of measures that protect public health and prevent the spread of COVID.
“The rapid introduction of restrictions for international travel will nonetheless be a further significant blow for British exporters and those wanting to visit friends and relatives.
“Keeping the changes under constant review and a Government commitment to the removal of red list countries, as soon as it is safe to do so, will help.
“Heathrow maintains the highest levels of COVID-secure measures to ensure our passengers, colleagues and partners know that Heathrow is a safe place to travel to and from.”


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First of all it has to be evaluated whether this pain is originating from the joint or is it coming from the flexor or extensor tendon site at medial and lateral epicondyle(Golfer or Tennis elbow respectively). If it is Golfer or Tennis elbow it will improve with steroid injection.If the pain is from the joint then before injection an infection in the joint need to be ruled out.If no infection then injection will be helpful in reducing your pain.
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You are right there is no such relationship between diet and low backache.
Your stomach pain can be due to the dietary irregularity which you had by changing from your routine diet. Backache can have other reason like postural problem, excessive exercise or out of routine activity and there can be some age related changes in the spine which can cause the lower back pain.You might need an antibiotic for your stomach and diarrheal problem.Low backache might need further investigation if it doesn,t get better with Tylenol or some anti-inflammatory in few days time.
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SPARTA, KY (FOX19) - Black smoke clouded the skies above the Quaker State 400 after a pickup truck caught fire in the Kentucky Speedway parking lot Saturday night.
Kentucky Speedway General Manager Mark Simendinger said track responders rescued one occupant from inside the truck. The individual suffered minor injuries.
Several other nearby cars were also damaged.
The exact cause of the fire is unknown, but witnesses tweeted photos of a grill in the bed of the pickup truck.
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Recently, a number of commentators have highlighted slowing population growth in the United States and the need for reducing immigration restrictions. An increase in the number of immigrants, along with the skills and relative youth that they bring, is critical to U.S. economic growth, innovation, sustainable finances, and global influence.
While the positive role played by immigrants in the U.S. economy is well-known, the role played by immigrants in entrepreneurship and innovation is particularly acute. Immigrants play an outsize role in patent development at universities, in new business formation, and in the establishment of Fortune 500 firms. As a result, there is broad support on the Left and the Right for a startup visa in the U.S. This startup visa would enable many more talented immigrant entrepreneurs to start businesses in the U.S. without the need to demonstrate “extraordinary ability” or to make a substantial investment in a U.S. business.
While a startup visa is essential to continued growth and innovation of the U.S. economy, it is not enough. In order to ensure that America remains a hub of innovative activity that attracts foreign entrepreneurs, we need to continue to foster an environment that enables entrepreneurs to be successful.
Extensive academic literature shows the important role played by the entrepreneurial environment in encouraging productive entrepreneurship that results in new products and services and more efficient ways of producing them. There are more opportunities to innovate and more incentives to look for ways to innovate in societies characterized by economic freedom. If entrepreneurs know that they will be able to enjoy the fruits of their activities as a result of consistent protection of property rights (including intellectual property) and enforcement of contracts, low taxation, and low inflation, they are more likely to innovate. Similarly, the incentives to engage in entrepreneurial activities increase when the costs associated with regulatory compliance are low.
Historically, the U.S. has had an entrepreneurial environment that has not only generated a good deal of productive entrepreneurial activity by its own citizens, but has also made it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs across the world. Unfortunately, recent actions taken or proposed by the federal government, such as large proposed spending bills, tax increases, and subsidies for favored industries, are likely to harm economic freedom in the U.S., resulting in an environment that is less conducive to entrepreneurship.
In addition to this reducing the ability and incentives of the private sector to participate in the economy, it is likely to expropriate individuals’ property through inflation. Proposals to add regulatory burdens to labor, credit, and product markets in the name of green energy, social justice, and COVID-19 relief will add heavy costs to starting and operating businesses.
For example, the PRO Act, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, would end state right-to-work laws and require gig workers such as those working for Uber or Instacart to be treated as employees. Finally, continued protectionism in international trade and investment will limit the ability of entrepreneurs to expand their markets and obtain resources from the locations where they are best produced.
Not only are these types of policies likely to reduce the number of productive entrepreneurial activities in the U.S. and deter foreign-born entrepreneurs from pursuing the U.S. market, they are also likely to increase energy placed in unproductive or destructive entrepreneurial activities in the U.S. — such as lobbying government for regulations and subsidies that favor specific firms and industries. As a result, economic freedom could deteriorate even more.
While we need to attract more immigrant entrepreneurs, it is important to remember the important role of institutions in the likely entrepreneurial success of such aspiring entrepreneurs. Policies that harm economic freedom are likely to reduce any benefit resulting from a startup visa program.
Moreover, immigrant entrepreneurs coming through a startup visa program may need additional support to help them adjust to a new institutional environment. Previous entrepreneurs entering the U.S. on international student visas, such as Tesla's Elon Musk, or on foreign worker visas, such as Zoom's Eric Yuan, became familiar with the U.S. institutional environment through these alternative routes. They were able to gain an understanding of U.S. business practices, regulations, and workplace culture before launching their businesses. Further, they interacted with other talented individuals who could become potential partners. To maximize the chances of success for entrepreneurs on the startup visa program, we may need to provide resources that facilitate knowledge of U.S. institutions and connections to financing, consulting, and talent.
We applaud the focus that many commentators have placed on the need to ease immigration rules in the U.S. and, in particular, the need to have a startup visa program. However, in order to realize the full benefits of such immigration reform, it is essential that we pursue a policy that ensures that we maintain a level of economic freedom that facilitates the strong contributions that immigrants and natives can make to the economy.
Ahmad al Asady is an assistant professor of management at North Dakota State University and a faculty scholar in the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, where John Bitzan is the Menard family director.
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning: A Reinvented Life – Fiona Sampson
The Not Old Better, Smithsonian Associates Show Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Series with Smithsonian Associates. Our guest today is author Fiona Sampson, who’ll be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates, August 17, and more details are available on our website. The title of Fiona Sampson’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates is Elizabeth Barrett Browning: A Reinvented Life. Fiona Ruth Sampson, a Member of the British Empire, and is a British poet and writer. Fiona Sampson has authored 28 books of poetry and nonfiction, including the acclaimed In Search of Mary Shelley. Fiona Sampson’s new book titled ‘Two Way Mirror,’ the Life of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Britain’s most famous female poet.
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” With these words, Elizabeth Barrett Browning has come down to us as a romantic heroine, a recluse controlled by a domineering father and often overshadowed by her husband, Robert Browning. But she defied cultural constraints—a modern figure whose life is a study in self-invention.
Born in 1806 when women were denied property, a university education, or the vote, Barrett Browning seized control of her private income, overcame long-term illness, eloped to revolutionary Italy with Browning, and achieved lasting literary fame. A feminist icon, political activist, and international literary superstar, she inspired writers from Emily Dickinson to George Eliot, Oscar Wilde, and Virginia Woolf.
That of course is our guest today, author Fiona Sampson, reading from her new book: ‘Two Way Mirror,’ the Life of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. We’ll be discussing Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s extraordinary life, her prolific writing, and feminist icon.
Join us today with our guest, acclaimed writer and poet Fiona Sampson for a nuanced, comprehensive portrait of Britain’s most famous female poet, a woman who invented herself and defied her times.
Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associate Fiona Sampson.
My thanks to our guest today for her generous time and expertise, Fiona Sampson. Fiona Sampson will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates, August 17, and more details are available on our website. The title of Fiona Sampson’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates is Elizabeth Barrett Browning: A Reinvented Life. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe everyone, wear your masks when needed, encourage those who haven’t to get vaccinated, and let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series. Thanks, everybody.


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My Lentil Adventure, A Soup Review
I’m a huge fan of soup, but not a frequent lentil eater. Being that lentil soups are some of our customer’s favorites, I decided to make and try all of our lentil soups in 1 day. The soups were pretty simple to make, they only called for an 8 oz can of diced tomatoes or tomato sauce. I started the soups at around noon and they were all done by 1 pm – super fast! (here is a great article about how to best cook lentils by Love and Lemons) I ate a bit of each one for lunch. Read my thoughts on each soup below!
The Blue Mountain Lentil and Potato has a really nice and balanced taste to it. It had a garlicky/Italian flavor which I love and a nice black pepper kick at the end! It also had lots of mixed vegetables and potatoes. Overall it was one of the more flavorful lentil soups. If I was going to make this soup again, I would probably add big chunks of carrots to add more crunch to the soup.
The Daniel’s Lentil and Brown Rice was another more flavorful lentil soup. It has a balanced but strong vegetable taste to it, which I think comes from all the carrots and celery. The brown rice also helped me feel full without having to eat a lot. At first, the soup was a little bit dry; I cooked it a little high so the water evaporated out. I chopped up some more tomatoes and threw them in there and it made it a lot better! It added a delicious flavor and I would definitely make it like this again! Maybe I would even add in some sausage if I wanted that much more flavor.
The Mount Mazama Lentil Chili is probably my favorite lentil soup. This soup has an amazing spicy/hot chili flavor. I added the extra crushed peppers which, just made it even more spicy. This soup called for an 8 oz can of tomato sauce. I decided to add some extra sausage, it made my favorite soup even better! It reminded me a lot of when my family would to have chili for dinner, but we would always add sour cream and chives. I would definitely make it again and add the topping next time.
The Lion’s Den Red Lentil was personally my least favorite of the lentil soups but still good. It had a light/mild flavor, which I enjoyed but it had too much wild rice, which I didn’t like. Overall the flavor was good but I didn’t like the texture. If I made this soup again I would probably add some butternut squash and some leeks for an extra onion flavor. I would probably cook it longer than necessary to soften up the wild rice a bit more. With a few adjustments I think I would like this soup just as much as the others.
If you’re in the mood for a quick and easy meal, try out one of our lentil soups: they only take about an hour to cook and are extremely versatile with other ingredients!
Lentils are a high-protein, high-fiber member of the legume family. They are an economical source of protein and evidence suggests they protect heart health. Lentils are also an easy-to-prepare, versatile, and nutritious ingredient. Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like lentils decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality while promoting a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, and overall lower weight.


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Season 3, Episode 4 Are Your Pee and Poop Normal?
First Aired: September 15, 2011
Topics include bowel, digestion and urinary issues; foods that can promote regularity and enhance memory; and methods to combat effects of facial aging.
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- Premiered: September 14, 2009
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- Premise: The heart surgeon and former 'Oprah Winfrey Show' health expert dispenses advice on healthy living. (more)

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Bondbuyers Collect Billions in Interest, Americans Drown in Debt
Paying over 5% interest on every dollar borrowed is like stepping on the gas more than sixty extra minutes each morning but going nowhere for it. America is running to stand still.
Thanks to the Fed, every American borrower, governments and consumers alike, must work harder than ever - just to maintain the same debt-ridden existence - because bond buyers insist on guaranteed profits while they sit back and collect interest.
U.S. Treasuries fell the most in more than two weeks after a government report showed consumer prices in April climbed more than forecast, bolstering concern that inflation is accelerating.Of course, it's accelerating - the Fed has its foot on the gas pedal!
But, instead of moving forward, our economy - where a handful of people wield tons of cash - simply inflates.
The Labor Department report adds to speculation that the Federal Reserve may be falling behind in its effort to keep inflation in check even as the economy shows signs of slowing. Inflation erodes the purchasing power of a bond's fixed payments.They don't give a crap how much you and I have to spend on a gallon of gas or a gallon of milk, or how many workers our cities must layoff because they can no longer afford to service the debt needed to "finance" municipal works.
No. They're worried that the interest "investors" collect on their precious bonds will not cover the rate of inflation. The Fed doesn't work for Americans - but for MONEYLENDERS, domestic and foreign.
Investors "want the Fed to be vigilant on inflation,'' said Peter Cordrey, head of liquid products, which include Treasuries, at Prudential Investment Management in Newark, New Jersey. The firm oversees about $170 billion in fixed-income assets. "But the Fed is in a tough spot. The economy can slow down and still have inflation."No sh*t. It is simply impossible to "fight inflation" by raising interest rates, especially in a debt-ridden economy.
Not only do "investors" collect more from the US Treasury on the Treasury bonds they "purchase," but so does every other tom, dick, and harry lender in the consumer lending market who consequently raises his rates to reflect the new 'going rate.'
It's like one big, massive lending orgy where every lender in the economy is given a license to increase rates on borrowers.
Increasing interest rates serves no purpose whatsoever aside from redistributing wealth from borrowing Americans to moneylenders. What's worse is that these lenders not only collect on the money they lend, but they also collect interest ON the interest that they promptly "reinvest" in bonds.
Talk about easy money. They collect billions upon billions without ever lifting a finger. Yet, Americans remain docile.
Amazing. What will it take for Americans first to realize how badly they're being screwed AND then to do something about it?


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