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Wagyu beef is delicious and tender, full of flavor, and with a luxurious mouth feel. This cannot be disputed, but another fact about Wagyu is equally indisputable: it is expensive. When you are ready to purchase some mouth-watering Wagyu, you will want to make sure you buy the right amount, that’s enough, without being too much. How can you determine how much Wagyu to buy? How much you need to buy really depends on how you intend to serve your Wagyu beef.
- If you are buying a Wagyu steak cut like tenderloin or ribeye, you can buy anywhere from 7 to 14 oz of meat. Be aware, though, that Wagyu is very rich and buttery, so this may be a portion too large to enjoy on your own. You can always share your steak, along with a simple salad and some potatoes, or just wrap up your leftovers to save for later. When done correctly, Wagyu reheats beautifully.
- Wagyu Shabu-Shabu comes in smaller portions, ready for the hot pot.These slices are shaved extremely thin, and each slice weighs only an ounce or two. Depending on your appetite, you will probably want between three and a half to 10 ounces in total.
- Wagyu Sukiyaki is also portioned for the hot pot, although some people prefer to grill it beforehand. These slices are slightly thicker than shabu-shabu, but you will probably want to eat about the same amount.
- Yakiniku slices come in the lightest portions. Neatly sliced and grilled at the table, these can be served in a platter with all the same cut or a variety of cuts. One serving is about one to three and a half ounces.
- If you plan to stir fry your Wagyu, you need about nine ounces per dish. We say this assuming you will be stir-frying it with onions, green peppers, and other ingredients, enough to make a “small portion” dish at a Chinese restaurant, to be eaten along with other courses. Nine ounces serves two, but if you want to add someone else to your dining party, just add another three ounces or so.
- Wagyu for Gyudon is essentially stir fried shabu-shabu. These thin strips are laid on top of a bowl of rice to make this classic Japanese Beef Bowl. To serve three people, you will probably need about 10.5 ounces of Wagyu.
- To make curry or stew with your Wagyu, you will need about two pounds to serve four people. It will only take about two hours of simmering in a crockpot to cook your stew or curry, which is far less time than it takes to make ordinary beef tender enough to eat. If you happen to have leftovers, rest assured that they will never go to waste!
- If you just want to provide a sample of Wagyu, plan an ounce per person. Maybe you can’t afford to feed all of your guests, or maybe you are not sure who will want beef. Just pick up one good Wagyu steak, cook it, slice it, and serve it like an appetizer.
No matter how you plan to use it, for top-quality American Wagyu Beef, you can trust Triple T Ranch. Located in south Alabama, our small, family-owned-and-operated ranch is a place where practicing proven husbandry techniques ensures the health and prosperity of the herd as well as the production of high-quality Wagyu beef. Our cattle are well cared-for and registered through the American Wagyu Association. Call (251)333-2800 or contact us through our website for more information.


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Dollar remains overwhelmingly the worst performer today, as selloff extends. There is little support from hawkish Fedspeaks, with some officials expressing openness to four rate hikes this year. Commodity currencies continue to be the biggest winners, as supported by resilient risk sentiment. In particular, US futures are pointing to higher open, and further rally could […]
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Lorne Pier to Pub: Records fall at swim event giving town boost after region devastated by bushfires
Records have fallen at today's Pier to Pub open swim event in Lorne as the Victorian Surf Coast town enjoyed a much needed boost after devastating bushfires on Christmas day.
Five thousand competitors took part in the biggest open swim event in the world, now in its 36th year.
Seasoned competitor Sam Sheppard won the swim race for the sixth time. He finished the 1.2-kilometre course in 10 minutes and two seconds, beating the previous record, which he also held.
Harriet Brown was the winner in the women's field taking 10 minutes and 51 seconds to finish the race.
Race director Mark Williamson said race conditions were good.
"I couldn't have ordered better conditions. A bit of a wave, flat sea," he said.
This year's race is a boon for the region's economy, which has been hit hard by a bushfire that shut part of the Great Ocean Road for almost a fortnight.
Mr Williams said fires in the area which burned 116 homes in nearby Wye River and Separation creek in December had not stopped the event.
"We had fantastic co-operation from the CFA (Country Fire Authority) and other authorities to try and get our event to happen," he said.
"They have been absolutely awesome. Of course, I'm really happy that it has been able to happen because it's an enormous fill-up to Lorne and the Surf Coast.
"Lorne is back in business, the Great Ocean Road is open, those are important messages to get out there."
Swimmers as young as 12 took part in the race. Dorothy Dickey, 85, was the oldest participant.
"I have got rocks in my head," Ms Dickey said.
Amputee Kerryn Harvey, who lost her arm three years ago, said she was happy to finish the race.
"The last 100 metres was like a washing machine," she said.
In the past the race has attracted former prime minister Tony Abbott and former premier Steve Bracks.
"It's iconic. It's a big bucket list event or where long-term scores are settled," Mr Williamson said.


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Mr Truswell was a Leeds city councillor before becoming an MP
A Leeds MP who was injured in a car crash has said he will step down at the next general election because he does not have the stamina to run for office.
Paul Truswell, the Labour MP for Pudsey, is still being treated for the injuries he suffered when his car hit a post on a dual carriageway in May.
The 53-year-old former city councillor, who was elected in 1997, said he was also having to cope with a bereavement.
He added he found it "increasingly difficult" to manage his workload.
In a statement, Mr Truswell said: "We all have to deal with life's many problems, but my recent traumatic car crash... has come on top of a period when I have found it increasingly difficult to undertake my heavy workload as an MP and to cope with a succession of family and personal issues, including illness, bereavement, and caring responsibilities.
"I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that I do not, at this time, have the physical and mental stamina to fulfil both of the hugely demanding roles of MP and parliamentary candidate in the run-up to the next general election.
"Besides dealing with any ongoing health issues, I must devote my time and energy to my duties as an MP, so I am announcing now that I will stand down in order to give the Labour Party time to select a new candidate to represent Pudsey."
Jamie Hanley, chairman of Pudsey Labour Party, said Mr Truswell had been a "magnificent" MP whose work had been "outstanding".
"This news will come as a shock to Labour Party members in Pudsey, however I am sure everyone will understand Paul's reasons for retiring," he said.

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Macon police say they've completed an inventory of the department's crime lab and found that no evidence is missing.
An earlier review of the Macon Police Department's evidence room found there was no way to tell who had been in the room or if anyone had changed the evidence record.
The city's internal auditor, Stephanie Jones, had found that evidence logs and incident reports weren't being completed and that cash received wasn't always verified with the officer who brought it in.
Police recently took an inventory of all evidence and found nothing missing.
Police Chief Mike Burns said officers discovered information on some paper files wasn't in the computer system and had to be re-entered. He said changes have been made to improve security


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Known as “Billionaire’s Beach” for its impressive roster of business magnates and high-profile celebrities, the ultra-exclusive community of Carbon Beach sits along a crescent-shaped stretch of California’s coastline in Malibu, just west of Los Angeles. Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, local residents enjoy close proximity to a host of luxuries and upscale conveniences, including retail, casual dining, and lifestyle destinations at Malibu Country Mart, Malibu Colony Plaza, and the historic Malibu Pier. Within a few minutes drive are renowned restaurants such as Mastro’s Ocean Club and Nobu Malibu, where internationally acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature fusion cuisine is served in a chic dining room where virtually every table features ocean views.
Located just steps from the beach access path, The Residences at Carbon Beach invites morning jogs or sunset strolls on Malibu’s prized golden sand to become a treasured part of daily life. Residents are surrounded by some of the best of Southern California’s destinations for nature and sport, including hiking, biking, and equestrian trails through the Santa Monica Mountains, and renowned surf spots at Surfrider Beach, Point Dume, and Zuma Beach. Those seeking cultural excursions will enjoy tours of the many wineries in and around Malibu where tastings take place in a truly scenic landscape.
The extraordinary lifestyle of Malibu is a world apart in many ways, but one that is made even more attractive by easy access to Los Angeles. Owners with business or social engagements in the city’s premier neighborhoods – Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and the canyons of Hollywood Hills among others – will enjoy a simple and beautiful commute on the iconic Pacific Coast Highway and Sunset Boulevard.
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19 Jun 2018 --- Since modern-day consumers understand the role that natural antioxidants can have on their personal nutrition as well as how they can function to preserve food for longer, they want more of them. And so antioxidants are finding new potential amid modern life’s demands. As the fast-paced, high-stress and the time-precious contemporary consumer doesn’t have much time for sourcing and cooking from scratch, that often translates into a lack of fresh fruit and vegetables and an increase in processed and convenience food.
Aside from promoting health and well-being, antioxidants have an essential role to play in preserving food, but also must come with a clean label to get maximum impact.
The natural trend in the food industry is still driving growth and particularly the need for transparency and easy-to-understand ingredients, according to Naturex, a French company specializing in the production and marketing of plant-based ingredients (fruits, vegetables, plants) for the agri-food, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries.
Consumers are no longer very accepting of foods that contain artificial ingredients and simple, kitchen-cupboard ingredients are not only a trend but a real must-have.
Speaking with FoodIngredientsFirst, Food Preservation Category Director, Catherine Bayard, explains how the food industry has begun a deep transformation towards more straightforward and more natural ingredients while addressing the need for extended shelf life, preserving freshness and taste.
“The antioxidant market is still growing at about 4 percent per year and is set to reach US$915 million in 2017 largely due to increased production of processed food in emerging countries, and these products require an extended shelf-life. The market share for natural antioxidants is growing faster, supported by the use of rosemary extract (+6.5 percent per year),” Bayard says.
“Consumers are increasingly conscious that they are what they eat and are assessing the healthfulness of their food choices.”
“Based on our deep knowledge and research on plants and plant extracts, Naturex ingredients are the perfect answer for these needs, especially when it comes to preserving product quality throughout shelf-life.”
Bayard explains how Naturex uses plant science to unlock the “power of plants” through a full team of scientists that can then transfer these plant properties to the food matrix while taking into account all the technical challenges of each application.
“Clear, simple and understandable ingredient lists are now possible for the food industry,” she says.
“Rosemary extract is the most famous of these natural preservatives because of its effectiveness and ability to be used in most applications. Our blends of botanical extracts with different properties can enhance protection for color, taste and offer the perfect alternative to synthetic antioxidants and preservatives.”
“With our recent launch of a new line of preservatives based on patented blends of botanicals for limiting pathogen growth in meat products, we now offer a comprehensive toolbox for food processors in their shift to natural.”
The sauces and dressings category is also one of the most dynamic in this space, offering opportunities for manufacturers to launch products with “no additives” and “no preservatives” claims.
These products typically offer a long shelf-life, so the need for natural solutions to re-place Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid EDTA and other artificial antioxidants is a must. (EDTA is added to some food as a preservative or stabilizer to prevent catalytic oxidative decoloration).
“Until now, no real solution has been found to meet the need for performance without compromising on taste or color,” continues Bayard.
Click to EnlargeMaintaining shelf life in mayonnaise
Maintaining shelf-life in products such as mayonnaise and high lipid emulsions presents a significant challenge for food manufacturers. In high-fat emulsions, where both oil and water phases are present, there is an increased risk of oxidative degeneration and particularly lipid oxidation.
Iron ions typically catalyze this process and the interaction of the product with packaging and exposure to light in the store can give rise to very unpleasant flavors.
Naturex tells FoodIngredientsFirst how it will be unveiling a new botanical blend alternative to EDTA at the forthcoming Institute of Food Technologists event next month.
“In light of the clean label trend, it appears clear that the use of EDTA needs to be reconsidered. Naturex scientists have undertaken an ambitious research program and developed a new botanical blend to offer a powerful clean label alternative to EDTA,” continues Bayard.
“Based on the synergistic action of certain active compounds contained in two simple plant extracts, XtraBlend RN has demonstrated its ability to delay oxidation in mayonnaise.”
“Easy to use and with no impact on the organoleptic properties of the end product, this breakthrough innovation will be presented for the first time at IFT 2018 in Chicago.”
A more significant role for natural antioxidants
Antioxidants play a much greater role in supporting health than simply quenching free radicals. Another good example of this is recent research coming from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where researchers have come up with a novel use for leftover grape waste that gets discarded when making wine – turning the seeds, stalks and skins into commercial applications like prolonging the shelf life of fatty foods.
The global wine industry produces about 14 million tons of pomace every year. This is the pulpy matter remaining after grapes have been processed for wine and winemakers struggle with what to do with it, mainly because grape waste left in landfills can contribute to the spread of diseases because it can attract flies and pests.
But the US university team is looking to rebrand grape waste as a renewable resource, using it to produce antioxidants, grape oils and dietary fibers for health products.
Regarding applications in food, the team poses the question “could grape waste contribute to clean label?”Click to Enlarge
“We are also developing some applications in food, aiming to substitute artificial antioxidants with natural antioxidants from grapes for a 'clean label' food with only natural ingredients,” says Changmou Xu, Ph.D. from the university.
The researchers separated the phenolic compounds from the other components of the pomace, including any pesticides that were used on the grapes and added them to popular foods high in fat, like mayonnaise and ranch dressing.
Before adding the phenolic compounds, they were also tested for safety requirements. The researchers found that these compounds significantly inhibited lipid oxidation, extending the fatty foods' shelf-life, especially when the samples were exposed to a warm temperature.
Another company innovating in the area of natural antioxidants is Kalsec where R&D is working on a concept heavily based on using rosemary as an antioxidant to help with oxidation management.
“We are continually putting rosemary in the marketplace, as a standalone product or with other blends of natural antioxidants to help consumers eliminate some of the synthetic antioxidants as well as finding the right formulations for those tough oxidation issues,” Kalsec CEO Dr. Scott Nykaza tells FoodIngredientsFirst.
“It’s not just about putting rosemary in a formulation, but about the dosage levels where you put it.”
“In the case of rosemary, we can strip a lot of the flavor impact of the herb so we can use it as a beneficial antioxidant without getting an overwhelming flavor or scent. This can sometimes be preferred for oils and cooking, so you just get the antioxidant activity of the plant,” he concludes.
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Many Disney+ Marvel series are rumored to be in the works, but the only one that Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has confirmed is Loki. Now, longtime Marvel Cinematic Universe star Samuel L. Jackson has laid another rumor to rest.
In an interview with GamesRadar, Jackson revealed that Marvel has not approached him about a Nick Fury television show. “Nobody’s asked me yet, but we’ll see,” he said.
In the same interview, Jackson added that he doesn't know "anything about Avengers: Endgame," though most rumors indicate that he is in that movie. As such, it's always possible he is just playing the Marvel press game, where he reveals nothing and lets the studio take the lead.
When it comes to Nick Fury, Jackson wouldn't reveal anything about his future outside of what we know: he will be a youngster in Captain Marvel and his normal crotchety self in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck from a script they wrote with Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch, Meg LeFauve, Nicole Perlman and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Captain Marvel stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Jude Law as Mar-Vell, Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson, Lee Pace as Ronan the Accuser, Djimon Hounsou as Korath the Pursuer, Gemma Chan as Minn-Erva, Ben Mendelsohn as Talos and Lashana Lynch as Maria Rambeau. The film arrives on March 8.


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30th U.S. President Calvin Coolidge (1923 1929) Vintage 1962 Portrait Oil on Board by Fred Wilson (1898-1978) Framed. Painting is signed by the artist, Wilson, in lower left corner. Overall, board and wood frame are in good condition; please see all pictures for details. Framed, this piece measures ca: LxWxD 10 ¼ x 12 ¼ x 1 inch. Board measures ca: 6 ¼ x 8 3/8 inches. Painting weighs 2 lbs.
Fred Wilson was born in Kinsley, Kansas in 1898. He was a career government architect. He designed dozens of Post offices all over the US, among other government buildings. He was a prolific portrait artist, focusing primarily on historical figures. Most of his paintings were done during his retirement years in Venice, FL (1956-78). He had a massive stroke in 1965 which ended his painting career. He died in 1978. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

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A Starbucks. Hold the dining area. One shot of takeout.
That’s what the Seattle coffee giant has ordered for one of its latest Richmond-area locations, a takeout-only store in the Fan near VCU’s campus.
Starbucks plans to open the new-to-market concept at 1115 W. Main St. in an existing commercial building next door to a 7-Eleven. The property is owned by Mark Wilson, who said he believed the location would be Starbucks’ first such outpost in Virginia.
“It’s a new concept for Starbucks and this will be the first one in Virginia to have this concept,” the property owner said on Thursday. Wilson declined to comment further.
It’s unclear when the Starbucks will open. The company didn’t respond to requests for comment.
In June, Starbucks announced plans to accelerate the rollout of so-called “convenience-led” cafe concepts like the relatively new takeout-only concept as well as drive-thrus and curbside pick-up options over the course of 18 months in response to shifting customer trends.
The first takeout-only store opened in New York City in 2019. The takeout locations have no customer seating.
The company framed takeout spots as part of its future in dense urban markets, while drive-thrus, curbside service and walk-up windows would be prioritized for suburban spots.
“Our vision is that each large city in the U.S. will ultimately have a mix of traditional Starbucks cafes and Starbucks Pickup locations. With Starbucks Pickup stores located within walking distance of a traditional Starbucks cafe, customers can choose to enjoy their Starbucks experience in a Starbucks cafe or pick up their order at either that cafe or a nearby Starbucks Pickup store,” Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson said in a June open letter.
Johnson noted that pre-pandemic about 80 percent of transactions in U.S. company-operated stores were “on-the-go” transactions.
In addition to 7-Eleven, the Richmond takeout cafe will have some nearby competition. It’s around the corner from Blanchard’s Coffee Roasting Co. on North Morris Street, a location the local chain moved into after Lamplighter Coffee Roasters exited the space. Other Fan coffee houses include Roastology at 2701 W. Cary St. and Lamplighter’s cafe at 116 S. Addison St.
The company’s upcoming Fan location comes amid other moves by the chain in the region.
Starbucks also has a project in the works for a new-construction store with a drive-thru at Gayton Crossing, where it already has an in-line cafe. Starbucks pulled out of its in-line Libbie-Grove cafe last year and opened a new cafe with a drive-thru in nearby Libbie Mill Midtown in November.

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The upholstery on these door panels is Beige Montana Leather (BMW Upholstery Code N6HC). This is NOT for cars with Rear Side Airbags (BMW Option Code S261A). The panels are in good condition. The only noticeable damage is some nicks, scratches and stains on the grab handles/armrests on both panels. The top section has some minor fading from sun exposure. The plastic trim pieces that cover the screws on the bottom of the armrests are missing and not included. Otherwise, all factory mounting points are intact. Details can be viewed in the photos. Guaranteed good working condition. This is a used original BMW part.
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Seven years later, the horrific events of 9/11 still conjure up feelings of disbelief, fear and helplessness. But out of the devastation caused by the worst ever terrorist attacks on our country emerged incredible stories of courage, heroism and the American spirit.
Two Northern California women traveled to New York City not long after the twin towers fell, capturing 30 first-hand accounts of that fateful day, all emergency responders, all “Women at Ground Zero.”
“One of the things that bothered us most about the invisibility of women at Ground Zero was the media presented few role models for girls and young women who might be considering careers in public safety,” authors Susan Hagen and Mary Carouba wrote in their book introduction. “We did not want the women working at Ground Zero to fade into the background of American history. Nor did we want to see current and future generations of children grow up believing that only men are strong, brave and heroic.”
Co-authors Hagen, a former Sonoma County firefighter, and Carouba, a retired investigative social worker, will present this collection of powerful stories told exclusively by female firefighters, police officers, paramedics and emergency medical technicians who responded to the World Trade Center tragedy, at a scholarship fundraising event sponsored by the Alameda Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association Friday at 7:30 p.m.
“This is our largest event to date. ‘Event’ with a capital ‘E,’ ” exclaimed Miriam Delagrange, citizen’s police academy board member and co-chair of the event. “The book was a great jumping off point to heighten community awareness as well as to fund scholarships for youth. Perhaps students will think a little differently about first responders and make (it) a career choice.”
Delagrange, along with fellow board member and co-chair Audrey Lord-Hausman, both members of Alameda’s Community Emergency Response Team, said the scholarship funds are designed to help students pay for tuition, books, equipment and materials.
“Our hope is that it will encourage youth to think seriously of entering these professions,” Lord-Hausman added. “My experience with ACPAAA exposed me to the most basic of pressures that any emergency responder is under when confronted with a disaster or potentially explosive situation, and how selfless they can be.”
Delagrange sees in the book the importance of our community’s emergency response teams and those involved with 9/11.
“I remember being overwhelmed by the scope of the tragedy. The brave men and women who without a second thought did their jobs to save so many still give(s) me goose bumps,” she continued. “I have gotten to know many of Alameda’s first responders and respect their commitment and contribution.”
The “Women at Ground Zero” multi-media presentation also details the co-authors’ experiences while traveling to New York City in 9/11’s aftermath, both on a mission to find and interview female emergency responders who they felt were left out of the national conversation following the terrorist attacks.
“Young women need to know that these fields are open to them and those parents who may be reluctant to encourage their daughters to enter these fields need to hear and see how these professionals take such pride and commitment on behalf of the public good,” explained Lord-Hausman, who attended the original presentation after the book’s release in 2002. It included live appearances by the 30-women featured in the book. “It was moving, inspiring, motivating and reinvigorating to hear their personal accounts.”
Carouba has not yet seen the full presentation and said she is looking forward to it.
“I have only heard about it from previous attendees,” she added. “Their enthusiasm is contagious. I can’t wait!”
To buy tickets to the Alameda Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association’s “Women at Ground Zero Presentation Scholarship Fundraiser,” go to www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students. Tickets also will be available for cash or check only at the door.
The event will be at Auctions By The Bay Theater, 2700 Saratoga St. in Alameda Point. The book “Women at Ground Zero” also will be available for purchase and a book signing will take place after the presentation.
“I hope that men and women get greater insight into the commitment that all first responders make every day they report to work,” Carouba concluded. “I also hope that attendees come away with a sense of excitement and purpose as well as the knowledge that anything is possible as long as you try.”
WHAT: “Women at Ground Zero”
WHEN: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Auctions By The Bay Theater, 2700 Saratoga St. in Alameda Point.
TICKETS: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, available at the door or at www.BrownPaperTickets.com.

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Well, it’s no surprise that the “Interstellar”, movie by Christopher Nolan is planning to have a female lead ’cause I already called on it. It is also no surprise that Nolan is going to start hiring cast members from his Batman trilogy. Anne Hathaway is nearing a deal to star alongside, Matthew McConaughey, for “Interstellar”, the space travel sci-fi movie. Spoiler alert: Matt and Anne are both lovers in the film, HA! Kidding, I don’t know about that honestly, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Anne is the love interest for Matt.
Who is next to get casted for this movie? Morgan Freeman? Michael Caine? Christian Bale? Aaron Eckhart?
Say what you want about Anne Hathaway, but I always loved her and admired her. I’ve been watching her films for a long while. Speaking of Anne Hathaway, I bought the film, “Les Miserables”, on Blu Ray last week. Haven’t watched it yet, but I will when I finish watching the “Game of Thrones – Season 2” DVD box set.
I still stand by it that “Les Miserables”, was the best movie of 2012. It really was a great film and that should have been the one to get the BEST PICTURE win. Anne Hathaway was obviously the best part of that movie, though. I’ll re-watch that movie on Blu Ray this weekend, probably.


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Police in Zambia arrested 16 people suspected of being behind a spate of attacks where people were sprayed with poisonous substances and some died, police said.
President Edgar Lungu last week ordered soldiers to join police patrolling the streets after the attacks, which sparked public outrage.
The attacks began in December and were initially confined to the mineral-rich Copperbelt but spread to the capital Lusaka. Police are still trying to pinpoint the exact number of victims.
Britain and the US issued travel alerts following the attacks.
“We arrested 16 people. Among them one is actually purported to be funding these operations,” deputy police spokesman Rae Hamoonga told Reuters.
Police would deal sternly with people who resorted to mob justice and attacked suspects, he said.
“The situation is slowly getting back to normal.”
Hakainde Hichilema, leader of the main opposition the United Party for National Development (UPND), said government should invite Britain’s Scotland Yard to investigate.
Chanda Chongo, a 37-year-old housewife, said people in her neighbourhood in Lusaka were spending sleepless nights, fearing they would be attacked.
“Government needs to do more. My neighbour’s daughter was choked last night after her room was sprayed with chemicals,” Chongo said.
Another Lusaka resident, Simon Sense, said several neighbours were outraged. “The deployment of soldiers and police is good,” Sense said.


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We're taking a break from our regularly scheduled shenanigans to bring you two personal notes from the campaign trail.
First, it's Matt Doheny's 42nd birthday today. Mr. Doheny, a Republican, is looking to defeat Democratic Rep. Bill Owens on Nov. 6.
Also, on the state races ledger, Democrat Amy Tresidder took a few days off from the campaign trail to welcome another grandchild. Mrs. Tresidder's daughter gave birth to Mason Michael Casbeer on Saturday.
A hearty happy birthday to Mr. Doheny and a congratulations to Mrs. Tresidder and her family.


U.S. Army soldiers have executed a successful dual engagement flight test of the Northrop Grumman Corporation-developed Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) to identify, track, engage and defeat ballistic and cruise missile targets.
Building upon previous successful flight tests, the April 8 event validated the ability of IBCS to manage multiple threats. The test included joint sensors providing data to the IBCS engagement operations center to augment Army sensor data for a single integrated air picture, and the IBCS selecting from different missile types to defeat multiple threats arriving at the same time.
“This IBCS test demonstrated the benefit of giving warfighters expanded combinations of radars and weapon systems to achieve any-sensor, best-shooter capability,” said Dan Verwiel, vice president and general manager, missile defense and protective systems division, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. “Together with the Army, we look forward to realizing the advances offered by the IBCS open architecture, including taking advantage of sensors that look in all directions to facilitate 360-degree protection for air and missile defense missions.”
The IBCS utilized sensors and interceptors from different air defense systems connected at the component level to operate on the IBCS integrated fire control network. Using tracking data from Sentinel and Patriot radars, the IBCS provided the command-and-control (C2) for a Patriot Advanced Capability Three (PAC-3) interceptor to destroy a ballistic missile target and a PAC-2 interceptor to destroy a cruise missile target.
Additionally, the IBCS flight test architecture included the Marine Corps Tactical Air Operations Module for joint C2 situational awareness. Air defenders from Fort Bliss, Texas, conducted all IBCS operations as part of the Limited User Test system evaluation ahead of a Milestone C decision later this year.
Foundational to IAMD transformation and key to the Army IAMD portfolio, the IBCS is managed by the IAMD Project Office, Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
IBCS replaces seven legacy C2 systems to deliver a single integrated air picture and offer the flexibility to deploy smaller force packages. By networking sensors and interceptors, IBCS provides wider area surveillance and broader protection areas. With its truly open systems architecture, IBCS enables integration of current and future sensors and weapon systems and interoperability with joint C2 and the ballistic missile defense system.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide.


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Latitude: 51.2767 / 51°16'35"N
Longitude: -0.5007 / 0°30'2"W
OS Eastings: 504675
OS Northings: 154124
OS Grid: TQ046541
Mapcode National: GBR GDD.S9Q
Mapcode Global: VHFVH.85NN
Entry Name: Barn 10 Yards North of Hazelhurst Cottage
Listing Date: 25 November 1985
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1029361
English Heritage Legacy ID: 288806
Location: West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU23
Civil Parish: West Clandon
Traditional County: Surrey
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Surrey
Church of England Parish: West Clandon
Church of England Diocese: Guildford
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5 framed bays with one bay to end left with brick cladding. Doubled waggon doors to
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Chicago Ald. Bob Fioretti is taking Mayor Rahm Emanuel to task for signing off on a pact to add data-mining sensors to Michigan Avenue light poles without first notifying City Council.
"Clearly, the mayor exceeded his reach here," the 2nd Ward alderman tells the Chicago Tribune. "We need to step back and do the proper due diligence on this deal.”
A vocal judge of Emanuel's mayoral leadership, Fioretti has requested a hearing on the research project slated to take effect mid-July that involves the installation of design-y metal fixtures doubling as sensors collecting data on the city's people and environment. Big Brother worriers, take note: Researchers insist they will use the sensors to count Michigan Avenue passersby through mobile phones' wireless signals rather than monitor personal information and identities.
Fioretti complains of "obvious invasion-of-privacy concerns" but is mainly peeved at Emanuel for going over City Council's head on a public venture that requires aldermanic approval. He also criticized City Hall for potentially losing out on millions that might have been gained through an agreement with a big data company.
Emanuel opted against charging money for the "Array of Things" project being launched in collaboration with a research team from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Lab.
City officials defend the information-collecting endeavor as putting Chicago on the leading edge of urban data innovation, and intend in the future to add more of the fixtures to light poles beyond the city's most famous avenue.


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Fronted by the original Elton Jack Lance Strauss this show has become the world’s best known. Elton John Tribute act. The show celebrates the music and lyrics of Elton John. Since 1989, The Elton Jack Show has been in great demand for concert, corporate and cabaret appearances. They have graced the stages from the Sydney Opera House to the Royal Albert Hall from the beaches of St Tropez to the jungle of Borneo. From Bathurst to Budapest the Elton Jack Show has performed before millions of people.
Little did he know that this tiny portable show would go on to play close to two thousand shows, over the coming years, through fifteen countries. The Elton Jack Show is arguably one of the world’s best tribute shows.
Desserts are always on offer to purchase on the night at the concert.
Please note that unfortunately at this stage there is no disabled access or lift.
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New NAHB Green Building Guidelines
A version of this article appears in the May/June 2005 issue of Home Energy Magazine.
May 01, 2005
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released new voluntary guidelines that will help conventional home builders to incorporate environmental practices into home building. The guidelines project was started a year ago as an attempt to provide NAHB members with research and education on building resource-efficient homes that are both affordable and regionally appropriate. The guidelines offer green solutions for all aspects of home building, including lot design and preparation; indoor environmental quality; resource, energy, and water efficiency; maintenance and homeowner operation; global impact; and site planning and land development “The guidelines are revolutionary because they will help all builders— not just niche builders—construct more energy-efficient, environmentally sensitive new homes in different price ranges and climate conditions,” says Ray Tonjes, chair of NAHB’s Green Building Subcommittee. “NAHB’s Model Green Home Building Guidelines are a milestone in our efforts to provide safe, decent, affordable housing for all Americans and to help conserve our environment.” Although the guidelines have been developed for new single-family homes, they can also be modified for use ...
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Ben Silverman’s multimedia studio Electus and Discovery have entered into a two-year programming deal that gives Discovery Networks Italy the first jump on Electus International’s non-scripted programming catalog.
Initial titles selected by Discovery from Electus’ global distribution arm include American Digger and Fashion Star (pictured), which are set to air later this year on Real Time and DMAX.
The agreement, which begins in October, will supplement content offerings on Discovery Networks Italy’s portfolio of channels, including Real Time, DMAX, Discovery World, and the Sky portfolio of DCH, Animal Planet, Travel & Living and Discovery Science.
“This deal gives us priority access to stand-out entertainment shows of high production value which we know will become long running franchises for our portfolio. We look forward to working with Electus who share our innovative and creative approach,” said Laura Carafoli, VP programming and content, Discovery Networks Italy.


Writer Alistair McDowall, originally from the North East, brings his Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting winning play Brilliant Adventures to Live Theatre from tonight until June 15 as part of the venue’s 40th birthday celebrations.
Described by Simon Stephens, fellow playwright and Bruntwood Prize judge, as “Beautiful, shattering, a staggering play, staged and performed with grace”, Brilliant Adventures is set on a near-abandoned Middlesbrough housing estate, and is a fast paced tale of brotherhood, addiction and breaking the laws of physics.
The play tells the story of 19-year-old science genius Luke, who finally has some peace to work on the extraordinary machine in his living room, holed up in a dingy flat on the housing estate.
But, after his unbalanced brother Rob introduces him to a wealthy out-of-towner with designs on his invention, they’re thrown into a dangerous world that threatens to tear the brothers apart and possibly the universe itself...
Alistair McDowall said: “Brilliant Adventures is sort of a black comedy with a touch of science-fiction and magic realism.
“It’s hard to talk about the plot without spoiling it, as I think the surprise of it is the joy of it. It starts off being something you think you’ve seen before and hopefully ends up being something you wouldn’t have expected.”
Brilliant Adventures features a cast of six including Michael Hodgson, who makes a return to Live Theatre following The Pitmen Painters and more recently The Mouse and his Child for the RSC.
Making their Live Theatre debuts, the cast also includes Robert Lonsdale and Ian Bonar, who were both in a reading of Brilliant Adventures as part of the young writers festival at Royal Court in 2012.
Co-produced by Live Theatre with The Royal Exchange Theatre, Brilliant Adventures is directed by JMK Young Director Award winner Caroline Steinbeis.
Gez Casey, literary manager, Live Theatre said: “We are delighted to be working with the Royal Exchange Theatre on this Bruntwood Prize winning play in which Alistair has created a world where the extraordinary is entirely ordinary and we watch the mundane turn into the fantastical. It’s a continually surprising and brilliant play.”
Audiences wanting to find out more about the creative process behind Brilliant Adventures can join writer Alistair, director Caroline, members of the cast as well as Live Theatre’s Gez Casey at an After Show Discussion on Thursday, June 13, at 9.45pm.


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The Morris County Library’s series of free Career Resource Seminars continues in August. The sessions are part of the library’s ongoing seminars for job seekers that are held at the library, 30 E. Hanover Ave., in Whippany, said Lynne Olver, library director.
The first session, Networking 101, will take place Monday, Aug. 1, from noon to 1:30 p.m. This seminar will touch on proven networking strategies and will offer some practical tips on identifying, expanding and utilizing personal contacts, Olver said.
Company Research for Job Seekers is the name of a seminar to be given Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. This session will provide a crash course in business research using library databases, many of which are available from a home computer. Olver said the county library also offers an extensive business reference center featuring industry directories and trade journals.
A third seminar, Online Job Applications, will be conducted Monday, Aug. 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m., and will focus on everything a person needs to know about applying for jobs online including entering data into online job applications, privacy issues and identity theft.
LinkedIn will be the topic of a seminar Monday, Aug. 15, from noon to 1:30 p.m. According to Olver, attendees will learn the basics of LinkedIn, a popular and fast growing social network for job seekers and companies.
Space for each seminar is limited and registration is required. Individuals may sign up for the entire series or a single session. To register, call the library at (973) 285-6969, or visit the library’s Web site, www.mclib.info.


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- We have a lot of scrub oak around our home. In some spots we have some ground cover and other area are bare. We would like to add a nice ground cover to mix in with the oak in these bare areas. Do you have suggestions for ground cover? Also, in one particular area, we have a large amount of grass growing in the ground cover surrounding the scrub oak. What is the best way to get rid of this grass? Is there a ground cover that can overtake the grass?
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HepHIV 2017 Malta Conference
Monday, January 25, 2016
HIV in Europe, in collaboration with European stakeholders, is pleased to announce the 2nd HepHIV conference:
HepHIV 2017 Malta Conference, 31 January - 2 February 2017
More details will be available soon, but for now please mark your calendars. You can also follow news and updates on Twitter by following the conference hashtag #HepHIV2017
Hver anden med hiv-smitte overses på hospitaler
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Ny undersøgelse viser, at mange europæiske hospitaler ikke tilbyder rutinemæssige hiv-test til patienter, der kunne være i en risiko for at have hiv. Især i Nordeuropa kunne mange udiagnosticerede HIV-patienter opdages, hvis test var mere udbredte i sundhedssystemet. Læs mere.
European HIV-Hepatitis Testing Week 2015 starts today
Friday, November 20, 2015
Some 400 organisations Europe-wide are hosting activities to increase awareness of the benefits of HIV and hepatitis testing. Find out more.
Auditing HIV Testing Rates across Europe: Results from the HIDES 2 Study.
Monday, November 16, 2015
New publication with results from the HIDES 2 Study. Read the abstract here.
Press release: New consensus definition of late presentation for viral hepatitis
Friday, October 23, 2015
EASL and HIV in Europe announce a consensus definition of late presentation for viral hepatitis. The announcement coincides with the European AIDS Conference in Barcelona and aims to encourage policy makers, health professionals, public health institutions and civil society organisations to implement this definition to improve the European surveillance of and response to the viral hepatitis epidemic. Read more.
15th European AIDS Conference (EACS) 21-24 October 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
European HIV-Hepatitis Testing Week
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
The 2015 European HIV-Hepatitis Testing Week launches on World Hepatitis Day 28 July. Unite for one week (20-27 November) to increase awareness of the benefits of HIV and hepatitis testing! Sign up here: http://goo.gl/3rr5b0
HIV pre-test information, discussion or counselling? A review of guidance relevant to the WHO Europe
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
New publication examining recommendations/evidence in current pan-European/global guidelines regarding pre-test HIV testing and counselling practices in health care settings.
Aids Impact 2015 conference
Monday, June 01, 2015
The program draft of Aids Impact 2015 conference in Amsterdam is now online! Check out the programme here and register for the conference here.
The 2014 European HIV Testing will be presented at a conference in the US this Friday.
Monday, June 01, 2015

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police say a teenager was arrested in connection to a shooting on Amsterdam Avenue early Sunday morning.
Officer Efrain Santiago was near the 26th Precinct station house just after midnight when he heard gunshots and saw four people running. After a pursuit, Santiago was able to detain a 15-year-old who allegedly began to physically resist. Police say that the teenager was in possession of a loaded and defaced Bryco Arms .380 caliber firearm.READ MORE: New York Weather: CBS2’s 1/26 Wednesday Morning Forecast
Police later discovered a 22-year-old who had been shot twice in the leg near 1420 Amsterdam Avenue, in the Manhattanville Houses public housing development. The victim identified the teen as one of the group involved in the shooting.READ MORE: Parise's 3rd-Period Goal Lifts Islanders Past Flyers
The 15-year-old was charged with criminal possession of a loaded firearm, criminal possession of a defaced firearm, felony assault and resisting arrest.MORE NEWS: James Has 33, Lakers Beat Nets In Davis' Return
The victim was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital and is in stable condition. The shooting investigation is ongoing.


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Chai…the Indian name for ‘Tea’ is loved and savoured by millions across the globe. In every chowrasta (cross road) you can find a tea stall in India. On my tea trail today let’s head to city of thousand things….. Pearls, Nizam’s, Biryani, Forts, Hi-tech buildings and much more…….’Hyderabad’. Crossing over the busy lines of Charminar, you will find a tea stall in every corner of the road. Some tea stalls here in the city have become historical part of the city.
As Mumbai’s Cutting Chai, Hyderabadi ‘Dum ki Chai’ is very popular and much loved drink at any part of the day. You can always see people hanging around a tea stall at any point of the day or even at night irrespective of season. Chai is not only enjoyed during winters or a rain…a hot cup of chai is equally enjoyed on any summer day. You can see chaiwala (the one who makes tea in a tea stall) preparing hot cups of tea from time to time. The aroma which spreads in the air when the tea is brewing is so engrossing.
Every chaiwala has got his very unique style of making tea or presenting tea or serving tea. In most of the road side tea stalls you can see, tea is served in glasses (the one you can see in the post). A perfect ‘dum ki chai’ is mostly served with ‘Osmani biscuit’ or sweet bun….and let me tell you nothing can beat the combination of this. To most of the men who leave early for work, this is their breakfast too.
‘Dum ki Chai’…..The word ‘Dum’ here means brewing the tea on very low flame by covering it with a lid to lock the aroma of tea. Dum ki Chai is prepared by combining tea decoction and milk. The tea decoction is made flavoursome by adding green cardamom and ginger. The milk is reduced and thickened by adding khoya/mawa. The chai is generally very thick and sweet. The aroma is mesmerizing and taste is lasting.
Hyderabadi ‘Dum ki Chai’
- 3 cups of Water
- 1½ tbsp. Tea powder, I used Assam 1860
- 3 tbsp. Sugar
- 3 tbsp. Khoya
- 4 cups Milk
- 3 Green Cardamoms
- 1 tbsp. chopped Ginger
- In a sauce pan bring water to boil by adding crushed green cardamom and chopped ginger. Boil till water is reduced to half of its consistency.
- Now add tea powder and sugar cover with a lid and simmer the flame. Leave this to boil for another 8-10 minutes or until the consistency is reduced to half.
- In the meantime, take another saucepan and bring milk to boil. When the milk starts to boil simmer the flame and leave it to reduce by 2/3 rd of its consistency. Stir in khoya and keep stirring until khoya gets completely mixed in the milk. Simmer until this mixture is reduced to light creamy consistency in between.
- Pour in tea decoction and above thickened milk mixture in 1:4 ratios in serving glasses and serve hot.
- Add love to make this special chai taste ‘Yummy’.
You can substitute khoya with milkmaid. If you are using milkmaid then skip adding sugar.


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