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We read available scientific literature as well as contacted the study directly to discover the latest data for the pressure cooker ’s effects on minerals and vitamins to de-bunk three common pressure cooker nutrition myths.
It’s important to note that, thus far, we have not found a thorough study within the vitamin and mineral retention using a significant choice of pressure cooked vegetables. None from the studies we did find addressed steaming those vegetables from the pressure cooker – only boiling them pressurized. Research within the pressure cooker’s impact on food is a hodgepodge of studies conducted in a variety of countries, laboratories and scenarios, using only one or a few select vegetables that study the effect of pressure cooking on just one single vitamin, mineral or antioxidant.
The domestic pressure cooker is often constructed of heavy gauge aluminium along with the pressure is regulated by weights placed upon a release valve.A safety valve is usually fitted to prevent pressure inadvertently gathering beyond the safe and specified level for that vessel construction.A common practice in pressure cooking should be to allow a copious flow of steam on the release valve before capping it with all the weights.
This helps to ensure that all air is taken off before the cooking process starts. Even the presence of your small volume of air together with the steam diminishes the temperature transfer properties in the steam drastically.If you have never thought from the benefits by using a pressure cooker or maybe how to use one, after you use one, it can quickly become your go-to cooking pot. You could make soups, rice, meat, stew, even yogurt having a pressure cooker.
But what am i saying to you like a home cook? Once the lid is locked down, heat, steam and pressure continue to build up and they are unable to escape out in the sides on the lid, as with your other pots. This allows an exceptional amount of heat and pressure to build-up under the lid in a very short level of time, to just about 500 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing the food being cooked in approximately one half to 1/3 some time of cooking about the stove top or inside the oven.


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Last year, we went on some amazing trips with the Buddy Scheme membership. This included a walk round the cities of London and Westminster, seeing everything from the beginnings of a Brexit protest to the Christmas trees of Covent Garden; we travelled around Arundel and took in a wealth of cultural heritage, experiencing a more traditional image of England beyond the cosmopolitan angles of Brighton; we stood on the film set of Harry Potter, in the places that Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint would have once been and we teamed up with the Dog Walking society to do a walk round the ever beautiful and incredibly scenic Stanmer Park, a neighbour of the University. Through all of this, it was the students that made 2018 one of our best yet for events, with an amazing group of buddies from places as near as Lewes, East Sussex and as far as Shenzen, China. This made for an ever international community, bringing out the best in one another and this is certainly something we wish to replicate as we head into 2019, a new year with new experiences lined up for our students.
So, what to expect in the next term?
We are heading to the magical world of Warner Bros Studios for a second time, for a collaborative trip with International Student Support. This will allow students to immerse themselves in the filming locations used for the Harry Potter films, and maybe even pick up a butter beer with their lunch! As well as this, we will be journeying to the mesmerising Kew Gardens, where the sights are ever varied, including peacocks, tropical greenhouses and waterlilies.
Further down south, and closer to home, we have more events on the horizon. This includes our Buddy Scheme Welcome Party on the first Thursday of term and our trip to the Brighton Sea Life Centre on the 6th March. Moreover, we will be running weekly Yoga events, same time and same place as last term. These are free for Buddy Scheme members to book onto.
With all this coming up, you may wonder how you get your space booked on an event? Simply go onto our website, buddyscheme.com and then click on ‘Events’ at the top of the page. From here, you will be able to find out information and get a link to get your ticket. Depending on when you purchase your ticket, you may be able to get one on First Release. This is considerably more discounted than a second release tickets, so make sure you’re first in line to get one!
When you have purchased a ticket, be sure to read over the email that includes the briefing and get in contact with us via firstname.lastname@example.org if you have any further questions. You’ll also be able to read over our ticket policy, which has recently been revised.
We can’t wait for an exciting and ever adventurous term with the Buddy Scheme. For now, keep an eye out on social media for event announcements, which will start from next week. Spread the news far and wide with the other buddies you know and we’ll see you on Thursday 7th February for free food and drinks. Here’s to 2019!

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Crusaders thwart Valientes; Clutch add to Pirates’ woes
MANILA, Philippines – The Rizal Crusaders put the clamps on Zamboanga Valientes’ top gunner Reed Juntilla in the last minute to hack out a 77-73 victory Tuesday night in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Datu Cup at Pasig Sports Center.
Trailing 70-73 as Juntilla turned into a one-man wrecking crew, the Crusaders held the Valientes scoreless while coming through with seven in the homestretch to complete their recovery from 11 points down in the fourth quarter and tally their second victory in seven outings.
The Valientes, with Juntilla delivering their last 11 points, saw their three-game win run broken and fell to 4-3.
The Navotas Clutch vented their frustrations on the Pasig Pirates and handily won, 97-70, in the nightcap.
Their pride pricked by a three-game slide, the Clutch applied full pressure throughout to lead by as many as37 points, 80-43, and level their slate at 3-3.
Unable to match the Clutch’s firepower, the Pirates absorbed their sixth straight defeat in as many starts and stayed mired at the cellar.
Five Clutch posted double figures with Matthew Salem scoring 14, Gino Jumao-as, Levi Hernandez and Michole Sorela 13 each and Klyde Drexler Neypes chipping in 12.
Juntilla topscored anew for Zamboanga with 19, but the rest of the Valientes were unable to contribute in twin digits.
In contrast, the bench of the Xentro Mall-backed Crusaders poured a total of 51 points as against to just 24 for their counterparts from the Valientes, owned by Yacob Ati and supported by Family’s Brand Sardines.
Abugan led the Crusaders with 15 points, followed by James Abugan with 14, Banzali with 12 and Marvin Mercado with 10.
According to Rizal coach Braulio Lim, the key to the Crusaders victory was stopping the wing men of the Valientes.
“We put premium on defense in our practices and it paid off, “said Lim.
The MPBL goes to the Muntinlupa Sports Complex on Wednesday with powerhouses Muntinlupa and San Juan tangling at 9 p.m. and Valenzuela and Imus clashing at 7 p.m.
The Muntinlupa Cagers (4-0) and the San Juan Knights (5-0) are the only unbeaten squads left among the 26 teams vying in the Datu Cup while the Valenzuela Classic and Imus Bandera are at 2-2 and 2-3, respectively.

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text: A mother's fight for a normal life. Stine is 37 years old and the single mother of three girls. Her daughter Cecilie, age 11, has cancer and has had it since she was 2. Cecilie has spent half her life in a hospital fighting the disease, with Stine always by her side. Stine is fighting an unfair battle in an unbearable chaos while struggling to maintain some sort of a normal life for her family.

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The Future of Music Coalition hopes the upcoming Obama administration will prioritize music industry reform, particularly as it involves corporate interests. The FMC points out that as the internet loosens music?s geographical ties, radio stations should be run by program directors and DJs who live in the communities where they broadcast. It also says Austin and Seattle have shown how an emphasis on local music can boost a city?s economy.
An interview with Government Relations Director Michael Bracy
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Michael Bracy is a partner with the government relations firm Bracy Tucker Brown and Valanzano. He is also Executive Director of the Low Power Radio Coalition and a partner in the independent record label Misra. Now Michael puts on a third hat as he steps into the position of Government Relations Director of the Future of Music Coalition. In this interview, Michael explains the role of a lobbyist, and his 12-month plan for the Coalition’s efforts. read more

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The rapid pace at which four ministers of state have been promoted to senior ministers of state is a sign that they are being groomed for ministerial appointments, political observers said.
The quartet are Dr Lam Pin Min, Dr Janil Puthucheary, Dr Koh Poh Koon and Mr Chee Hong Tat.
Their move up the ranks of political leadership from May 1 was announced by the Prime Minister's Office yesterday.
Dr Lam, who will be Senior Minister of State for Health, will take on the additional portfolio of Senior Minister of State for Transport.
The other three men, who juggle two portfolios each, will stay at their current ministries.
Dr Lam, 47, was the first of the four to enter politics in 2006 and was a backbencher until he was appointed Minister of State in 2014, while Dr Janil, 44, entered politics in 2011 and took office last year.
Dr Koh, 45, and Mr Chee, 43, were elected in 2015.
The rate at which all four have moved up the ranks is noteworthy, said observers. ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute fellow Norshahril Saat said: "They have been seen as high fliers. Their promotion reflects their performance in the last few years."
Singapore Management University law don Eugene Tan cited Dr Janil, Dr Koh and Mr Chee - who in the space of 18 months or so rose from being minister of state to senior minister of state - and said: "They obviously have shown themselves to be equal to the task."
"Their trajectories are rather steep. Certainly, the assessment is that they are being groomed for bigger things," he added.
"The promotions, coming swiftly, reflect the pressing need to ramp up the renewal as the leadership handover draws closer.
"They will be taking on bigger challenges. For now, they are assessed to be able to be part of the core team in the 4G (fourth-generation) leadership."
The speed at which politicians are given ministry portfolios is generally seen as an indicator of their potential. Dr Koh and Mr Chee, who were elected to Parliament in 2015, went from being MPs to senior ministers of state in about 20 months.
Mr Chee, previously second permanent secretary at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, had resigned from the civil service less than a month before the September 2015 General Election.
Barely a month after he was elected that year, he was appointed Minister of State for Communications and Information, as well as Health in October.
The appointment of Dr Koh as Minister of State for Trade and Industry as well as National Development came about three months later, in January last year. The colorectal surgeon made a bid to enter politics in 2013, but was defeated in the Punggol East by-election.
As for Dr Janil, he was appointed Minister of State for Education as well as Communications and Information in January last year. The former paediatrician, however, entered politics in 2011 and spent a term as a backbencher. Associate Professor Tan noted that he "has made strides since he became an office holder".
Political observers added that the appointment of four new senior ministers of state sets the groundwork for significant changes to the Cabinet in the coming years.
They indicate that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his ministers are nurturing a larger pool of talent to consider for Cabinet positions and this points to the impending retirement of some senior ministers before the next general election, said Dr Norshahril. The election is due by April 2021.
These positions are valuable training ground, and are an important avenue allowing politicians to be groomed for ministerial positions and to prove themselves worthy of such roles, said observers.
As Institute of Policy Studies deputy director Gillian Koh pointed out, the new Cabinet appointments and other promotions show that "there's a lot of talent being nurtured right now".
National University of Singapore sociologist Tan Ern Ser said of the four new senior ministers of state: "They are probably future ministers in waiting, while being exposed to different ministries and under assessment."


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Can’t pay your credit card bill? You could face criminal charges
Data from the recently released SBI Cards IPO prospectus reveals that the company has filed 19,201 cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and 14,174 cases under Section 25 of the Payment and Settlement Act 2007. A case under Section 138, is typically filed when a cheque is dishonoured due to insufficiency of funds (colloquially known as cheque bouncing). A case under the Payment and Settlement Act is filed when there is a failure in electronic payments due to insufficiency of account balance (think auto debit for bill payment). Interestingly the cumulative amounts for these cases was just ₹25.52 crores and 72.6 crores respectively. This implies an average case of just ₹13,290 and ₹51,220 in credit card debt under the two acts respectively. For you the takeaway here is that no debt is too small and you could be facing criminal charges against you if you fail to repay the debt.
A footnote to the IPO prospectus details the collection procedure followed by SBI Cards. “SBI Cards may block the customer’s account, in the event payment is not received within stipulated payment due date, as communicated through statements and SMS,” it says. “The account block, in such cases, may be temporary or permanent depending on delinquency stage, default potential, payment history,” the note adds.
After roughly 6 months, your credit card account is moved to a recovery pool. “Accounts charged off post 191 days from payment due date are classified as recovery pool / post charge-off bucket,” says the note. In such circumstances, it mentions the battery of legal tools used by the credit card company. As per the footnote the company has resorted to alternate dispute resolution channels like arbitration, conciliation, bilingual legal notice, privilege police complaint and lok adalat depending upon risk profile. It has also used quasi-legal, legal action under Sec 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act. Both the sections quoted above provide for a jail term up to two years and a fine for up to twice the amount dishonoured.
Rajya Sabha passes SPG bill, Congress walks out
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019, a week after it was cleared by the Lok Sabha. The Congress party staged a walkout during voting on the Bill.
The amendments to the Act aims to provide SPG cover for only the prime minister and his “immediate family residing with him at his official residence”, as well as any former prime minister and members of his immediate family “residing with him at the residence allotted to him for a period of five years, from the date he ceases to hold the office of Prime Minister.”
The passage of bill follows a security breach at Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s residence on 25 November. Senior Congress party leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday turned up the heat on the Centre for the proposed amendments, which the party claims has left the family vulnerable to threats.
Bharat Biotech launches new variant of rotavirus vaccine, Rotavac 5D
NEW DELHI : Bharat Biotech International on Tuesday launched a new variant of its rotavirus vaccine, Rotavac 5D, a smaller dosage form of its earlier oral immunisation shot that can be stored at a relatively higher temperature.
Available in a 0.5 ml dosage, Rotavac 5D can be stored at 2-8 degree Celsius for up to 24 months, and can be administered in five drops. Rotavac 5D is also stable at 37 degree Celsius for seven days.
In contrast, the earlier version, Rotavac is available in 2.5 ml vial per dose and has to be stored at -20 degree Celsius.
The vaccine stability, combined with its small cold chain footprint, enables its use in low resource settings and outreach programs, the company said in a release.
Amid fierce competition, telcos ask Trai to set up floor price for data tariffs
New Delhi: Incumbent telecom carriers Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio have asked the sector regulator TRAI to set up floor pricing for data services as early as possible while asking for continuation of forbearance for voice services.
In a letter to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Chairman, COAI Director General Rajan Mathews said tariff correction in the current level of fierce competition is not possible by any service provider voluntarily and thus the only option available is prescription of a minimum tariff for mobile data service by the Authority.
At the same time TRAI would be aware that unlike mobile data, voice services are considered as essential services by the people mainly at the bottom of the pyramid and therefore would need to be continued under the present forbearance regime.
NSE to take call on revoking Karvy suspension by 6 December
MUMBAI : The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Tuesday asked Karvy Stock Broking Ltd to approach the National Stock Exchange of India’s disciplinary committee to seek revocation of the trading suspension order.
After hearing Karvy’s representation, the NSE’s disciplinary committee will pass the final order by Friday on the status of the suspension order.
Karvy had moved SAT on Monday after all exchanges, starting with the NSE, suspended its trading licence across equity, cash, commodities and currency segments.
The suspension order by the NSE was followed by BSE Ltd and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). The exchanges had suspended the brokerage firm’s trading licence after its disciplinary committee found that Karvy violated exchange rules, as well as those of the market regulator.
Ola to trim 5-8% workforce, restructure business to improve profitability
Bengaluru: Ride-hailing startup Ola’s plans to restructure its business to improve profitability ahead of its planned public offering in India, and will trim 5-8% of its 4,500-strong workforce.
According to a person familiar with the developments, the restructuring will impact around 400 employees, only half of whom will be reassigned to other roles in and outside the group.
The person, requesting anonymity, told Mint that there is a “clear drive towards profitability and building a sustainable business” and that the company has launched several initiatives to do so, such as forming committees on governance and ethics.
“In terms of the organisational redesign, there is some amount of transitioning happening. Around 5-8% of people are transitioning, and are being redeployed into various companies within the group, as well as companies outside the group like Ola Electric, which is an independent company now. A substantial number is absorbed across the group… a certain amount of employees will be going outside the company too,” the above mentioned person said.
Business at standstill, no one lending money due to pending PIL: IBHFL tells HC
New Delhi: Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited (IBHFL) on Friday sought from the Delhi High Court an observation that the current court case should not affect the ordinary course of business of the company. The court was hearing the public interest litigation filed by an NGO against it which seeks a probe into the mortgage lender.
During pendency of the litigation, the company was not being lent money by any bank on the ground it was under scanner of the high court and, as a result, it was unable to lend to anyone leading to its business coming to a standstill, claimed senior advocate Rajiv Nayar, appearing for IBHFL.
The court has further asked given time to some of the respondents to file counter affidavits. The matter would be next heard on 28 February.
Patanjali secures ₹3,200 crore loan from banks to buy Ruchi Soya
New Delhi: Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved on Friday said it has already tied up loan worth ₹3,200 crore from a consortium of lenders led by State Bank of India to fund its acquisition of Ruchi Soya through insolvency process.
In September, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the resolution plan of Patanjali Ayurved to acquire debt-laden Ruchi Soya.
“The company has already secured required total debt from a consortium of banks led by State Bank of India,” Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna said in a statement.
Patanjali also said it has got loans of ₹1,200 crore from SBI, ₹700 crore from Punjab National Bank, ₹600 crore from Union Bank of India, ₹400 crore from Syndicate Bank and ₹300 crore from Allahabad Bank.
RBL Bank to raise ₹826 cr via preferential allotment
Mumbai: Private sector lender RBL Bank Ltd, on Saturday, said it has approved raising of ₹825.79 crore worth equity capital by way of preferential allotment to five investors.
The bank’s board has agreed to allot 24.24 million shares at ₹340.70 apiece to Bajaj Finance Ltd, foreign institutional investors East Bridge Capital Master Fund I and FEG Mauritius FPI Ltd, along with Ward Ferry Management Ltd-managed hedge fund WF Asian Reconnaissance Fund and Asia-focused stock hedge fund, lshana Capital, the bank said in an exchange filing. The shares were issued at a 9.8% discount to the bank’s ₹374.15 closing price on Friday.
Terror groups making ‘consistent efforts’ to infiltrate along border: BSF chief
NEW DELHI : The Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday said militant groups have been making “consistent efforts” to infiltrate along India’s International Border and the Line of Control shared with Pakistan.
The remarks come even as the BSF has been carrying out drone activity along the International Border. The Indian Army has also red-flagged infiltration routes which are being used by militant groups, particularly the Jaish-e-Mohammad, to enter India, in an attempt to reactivate its camps at the Balakot sector in Pakistan.
Speaking at the force’s 55th raising day, director general of BSF Vivek Kumar Johri said, “There are consistent efforts to infiltrate through the border. Recently, we have taken measures to deal and handle recent drone intrusion incidents in border areas.”
The future of $70 billion Maharashtra refinery in limbo
MUMBAI : The fate of the proposed $70 billion refinery and petrochemicals project in Maharashtra hangs in the balance with the Shiv Sena-Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) front hinting that it is likely to scrap the proposed project.
The project, named Ratnagiri Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd (RRPCL), which was announced in December 2015, was to be commissioned by2022, but delays in the land acquisition had pushed the deadline to 2025.
With a 60 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity, RRPCL is a joint venture comprising Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), and three state-owned oil marketing companies, Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL). Saudi Aramco and Adnoc will jointly own 50% of the refinery, with the remaining 50% being owned by the Indian oil companies.
CII, FICCI close ranks against Reliance Jio
New Delhi: Industry bodies, CII and FICCI have closed ranks and written to the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address the situation on the precarious financial position of telecom operators with a debt of ₹7 lakh and to ensure there is robust competition for the vibrancy in the sector.
CII and FICCI Presidents have written similar letters to the Finance Minister arguing for robust competition, which is being seen as support for beleaguered operators, Airtel and Vodafone Idea.
They have also sought relief for the telecom sector arguing that it has an impact on several sectors and the economy as a whole. The chambers have also sought a meeting with Sitharaman to propose potential remedies for the sector.
“The recent developments on the adjusted gross revenues (AGR) dues of the telecom service providers, have triggered a great deal of concern not only to the seriously affected TSPs, but also mongst others who are part of the overall telecom ecosystem. The precarious financial health of key players in this sector and their massive financial burden (estimated to be ₹7 lakh crore), threatens not only their individual existence but also the much-needed vibrancy in this sector of national importance,” CII President Vikram Kirloskar wrote to the Finance Minister.
Air India offers additional baggage allowance for passengers
Air India has come out with a lucrative offer for its passengers. It will allow them an additional baggage allowance of 10 kg on every domestic flight. All airlines, be it domestic or international, have strict baggage rules. Beyond the prescribed limit, airlines charge an excess baggage fee from travellers. Baggage charges and excess baggage fee differ from airline to airline. Tweeting about it, Air India said, “Here’s something that’ll be music to your ears – 10 KG extra baggage allowance on every domestic Air India flight. Now carry what all you want and save money too, up to ₹5,000.”
Apple supplier Salcomp to invest ₹2,000 crore in Sriperumbudur’s Nokia plant
NEW DELHI : Finland’s Salcomp, a supplier to US tech group Apple, is to invest ₹2,000 crore ($278.67 million) in India to make mobile chargers and other smartphone components from March 2020, the country’s technology minister said on Monday.
Salcomp has reached an agreement to take over a facility, formerly owned by Nokia, in Chennai and will begin operations at the site by March, Ravi Shankar Prasad told a news conference.
Salcomp, a major supplier of chargers to Apple for its iPhones, has reached an agreement to take over the entire facility of Nokia handsets lying closed for the past so many years, Prasad said.
“I can tell you apart from chargers and other equipment it will lead to a diversified product portfolio,” Prasad said, adding that Salcomp would invest the ₹2000 crore at the site over the next five years.
The Indian government has finally admitted that the Chandrayaan-2 Vikram lander has crashed on the moon
The Chandrayaan-2 moon lander was India’s second attempt at sending a lunar craft to the moon, the first was the famous Mars landing. The mission was touted as to be a major step in India’s space faring goals. But, just a few days ago, the Indian government finally admitted that the lander crashed just 500 meters from its intended target. On September 6, ISRO lost contact with Chadrayaan-2 and it has now been revealed that the lander crashed because of a problem with its braking rockets.
Airtel users can now use VoWiFi calling when signal strength drops
Airtel has been working hard on improving its network and it was reflected in the October 2019 Mobile Network experience report. The telco managed to win the best video and download speed experience award and now, it is finally enabling VoWiFi service for its consumers. First reported by ET Telecom, Digit also received the confirmation from an Airtel spokesperson that the service is being rolled out for consumers. While most of us are familiar with Voice over LTE or VoLTE, VoWiFi is a rather fresh term that signifies Voice over WiFi. As the acronym suggests, the option enables placing and receiving calls over a WiFi network.
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos wants to move industrial production to space, stop polluting Earth
It has been said that we humans are polluting the Earth at such an alarming rate that we won’t have much of a planet in the next few decades. From climate change to mass plastic pollution, we’ve essentially turned the Earth into a prototype version of the planet we see in the Pixar animated film, Wall-E. But there is one person who is bucking the trend and is looking at the stars for inspiration. Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, has outright said that we need to start building our future industries in space and leave Earth alone. In fact, his space company, Blue Origin plans to launch a lunar lander called Blue Moon.
India leads Mobile Ad Fraud across Asia with 62%
Mobile Marketing Association released an Ad Fraud Benchmark Report on the state of mobile ad fraud in India. The report revealed interesting facts about the level of fraud, and its awareness in the country and aims to help marketers benchmark their exposure to various kinds of fraud.
The report has been published in collaboration with a leading research firm Decision Lab, with the objective of understanding the current industry practices around ad fraud and the methods adopted by marketers. It also highlights the rising and prevalent issues such as adware traffic, ad stacking, domain spoofing, that will help marketers understand organizational challenges and combination of various measures to tackle the problems effectively.
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Microsoft shows off hybrid cloud management and cloud analytics tools at Ignite.
Global threat groups pose new political and economic dangers.
Food fight: Slack and Microsoft trade barbs, sling stats in collaboration app battle.
BlackBerry refreshes its UEM suite, focuses on zero-trust access.
Emergent Android banking Trojan shows app overlay attacks are still effective.
Best new Windows 10 security features: Longer support, easier deployment.


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Your Community Health Center is coming to Dent County.
“Your Healthy Dent County has always wanted a physical presence in Dent County,” said Outreach and Marketing Manager Felisha Richards when asked about the new location going into the building that used to house the Dent County Health Center.
“We have a mobile unit that has been operating bi-weekly in Dent County since January, alternating between Dent and Crawford,” she said.
Richards told The Salem News that she’s not sure the exact date the new building will be open for services, but she hopes that it will be by early 2022 after various renovations have been completed.
In the meantime, the YCHC mobile unit will continue to be at the Healthy Dent County located at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory on a bi-weekly basis.
Richards stated that she is grateful for all the support that Healthy Dent County provides them.
Richards said that YCHC is the place where people who are underserved can be served to make the community a healthier place.
“YCHC is an access point for service,” said Richards.
One of the problems that Richards said that the YCHC hopes to combat in Dent County is that only 36% of Dent residents who qualify for dental care through Medicaid actually utilize their coverage. She hopes a brick and mortar location will increase community awareness and give them a more tangible and permanent presence.
Another major focus of YCHC is the prevention of medical opioid crisis in America. The YCHC has licensed professional counselors available to those who need help and medications to treat overdoses.
Richards said that the YCHC is the place where people who are underserved can be served to make the community a healthier place. “YCHC is an access point for service,” said Richards.
Richards said that she is really happy with the amount of support that local law-enforcement agencies, Healthy Dent County, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health and the Dent County Health Center have given.


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The trailer of the upcoming film ‘Bully’ has hit the Internet, with Hindi subtitles.
The film has been released on August 23, and is the sequel to the 2015 film ‘The Big Bang Theory’.
‘Bunny’ was directed by Jaspreet Singh and stars Arjun Kapoor as a bumble bee and Shah Rukh Khan as a bunny.
The movie will be released on September 21.
Read more: ‘The BIG Bang Theory’: Why Jaspet Singh’s ‘Bumpin’ star gets another chance in ‘Bumbo’ sequel article Bumbo, a bitty-sized sequel to ‘Burbies’, is currently airing on BBC-1 in India.
The title is ‘Bumblies’, which means ‘bumpies’ in Bengali.
The story follows an average, everyday bumble Bee.
The main characters are played by Sachin Tendulkar, Shah Rukhs Khan and Rishi Kapoor.
Watch the trailer below:

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Guaria Modern Floral Capri Leggings have a pale blue (almost white) background, with modern and bold Tropical flowers in charcoal grey, highlighted with bright colors of hot pink, turquoise, and yellow.
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Golden Pineapple Capri
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Our Titanium colored tops match this beauty perfectly, as do any of our dusty blue, charcoal or ivory tops! I’m wearing the Titanium colored Vanessa too in the pic.

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and have enjoyed her products since her days at delux designs [I'm pretty sure I still have some paper called 'Margie's Room' - and maybe a little of the green 'Max's Room' too...] Well, she's not a only great product designer, but an all-round fun person. I have always enjoyed taking classes from her - and, of course, SPARK, last year, was fab! Sooo, I was excited to take her little video class called ' Spark Your Summer' to learn some fun, hands-on, ideas of how we can use our crafty stuff to decorate for the holidays.
This is my take on one of them - the vase is a big pickle jar all podged up a bit with crepe paper, book paper, and a napkin, the flag has a junque bow, and I used sunflowers I've had in a different place for years... I picked up the sign at Hobby Lobby [of course!] last year when it was 80% off [great deal!] The candles, grape vine, and white star - I've had a while. Love. It. Just a little way to add decor for the summer!She shares a ton more ideas in this three video series - I think you can still sign up - click over to her blog [link to the right, there] and check it out!


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Erythropoietin is the principal hormone involved in the regulation of erythrocyte differentiation and the maintenance of a physiological level of circulating erythrocyte mass. Genetic variation in EPO is associated with susceptbility to microvascular complications of diabetes type 2 (MVCD2). These are pathological conditions that develop in numerous tissues and organs as a consequence of diabetes mellitus. They include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy leading to end-stage renal disease, and diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic retinopathy remains the major cause of new-onset blindness among diabetic adults. It is characterized by vascular permeability and increased tissue ischemia and angiogenesis. Belongs to the EPO/TPO family. Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB.
Cellular Component: cell surface; extracellular region; extracellular space
Molecular Function: erythropoietin receptor binding; hormone activity; protein binding; protein kinase activator activity
Biological Process: activation of protein kinase activity; acute-phase response; aging; apoptosis; blood circulation; embryo implantation; erythrocyte differentiation; erythrocyte maturation; hemoglobin biosynthetic process; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; peptidyl-serine phosphorylation; positive regulation of activated T cell proliferation; positive regulation of cell proliferation; positive regulation of DNA replication; positive regulation of Ras protein signal transduction; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; positive regulation of tyrosine phosphorylation of Stat5 protein; response to axon injury; response to electrical stimulus; response to estrogen stimulus; response to hyperoxia; response to lipopolysaccharide; response to salt stress; response to testosterone stimulus; response to vitamin A; signal transduction
LTP: The number of records in which this modification site was determined using site-specific methods. SS methods include amino acid sequencing, site-directed mutagenesis, modification site-specific antibodies, specific MS strategies, etc.

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The Oregon Central Military Wagon Road Company was incorporated in Eugene, Oregon, in 1864. Among its stockholders were some of the leading citizens of Oregon, including Simeon G. Reed and William S. Ladd. The company constructed and maintained the road, which ran from Eugene to the Oregon border near the Owyhee river. One of its superintendents was Byron J. Pengra (1823-1903). The final dividend of the company was paid out on January 11, 1877.
The collection includes correspondence, financial records, organizational records, stock books and certificates, and legal documents. The organizational records include a bound journal, mintues, treasurer's reports, and committee reports. Also included are road superintendents' reports; field notes of a preliminary survey of the road route by B. J. Pengra, 1864; stockholder records; documents concerning the case of the company vs. H. C. Victor; letters of B. J. Pengra and Ben Simpson; and bills and receipts.
Restrictions on Access :
The collection is open to the public.Restrictions on Use :
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.Preferred Citation :
Oregon Central Military Road Company records, Mss 993, Oregon Historical Society Research Library
The collection is arranged in the following series
Acquisition Information :
The collection was acquired in 1962Bibliography :
Beckham, Stephen Dow, The Oregon Central Military Wagon Road : a history and reconaissance ([Eugene, Or.] : Heritage Research Associates, 1981)
Related materials can be found at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library in the John Miller Drake papers, Mss 80; and the John Marshall McCall papers, Mss 911
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.

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ProQR and Rett Syndrome Research Trust Join Forces with Axiomer™ RNA Editing Collaboration
- Partnership focused on utilizing Axiomer™ to develop editing oligonucleotides targeting an underlying genetic variant that causes Rett syndrome
- Collaboration expands ProQR’s commitment to advance the development of therapies for central nervous system diseases
LEIDEN, Netherlands & CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProQR Therapeutics NV (Nasdaq: PRQR) (ProQR), a company dedicated to changing lives through transformative RNA therapies based on its proprietary Axiomer™ RNA editing technology platform, today announced a collaboration with the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) that will focus on the design and development of editing oligonucleotides (EONs) using ProQR’s Axiomer technology platform targeting the transcription factor Methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) and correcting mutations of interest.
“The Rett Syndrome Research Trust is the leading patient advocacy group championing a cure for Rett syndrome and we look forward to collaborating with them to further expand the broad applicability of our Axiomer RNA editing technology to Rett syndrome, a rare neurodevelopment disorder with significant unmet medical need,” said Daniel A. de Boer, Chief Executive Officer of ProQR. “Axiomer has the potential to restore precise levels of the MECP2 protein, which is lacking in Rett syndrome. This collaboration marks an important step in accelerating the development of Axiomer in CNS, one of our initial areas of strategic focus along with liver-originated diseases.”
“ProQR’s leading RNA editing technology platform, coupled with their deep expertise in developing oligonucleotide therapies will offer an exciting pathway to develop new therapies for Rett Syndrome. RNA approaches can offer several advantages, including, for example, that because of their small size they do not require viral delivery,” said Bob Deans, RSRT’s Chief Technology Officer and Head of Research. “Building on work RSRT has been funding in the laboratory of Dr. Peter Beal at UC Davis, we are excited to now also work closely with ProQR to advance RNA editing as a potential therapeutic approach for Rett syndrome.”
RSRT awarded ProQR approximately $1 million as a research grant for the initial phase of the project, which will encompass editing oligonucleotide design and optimization, including evaluation in in vivo models for editing efficacy and MECP2 protein recovery. It is the intent of the partnership to be continued by an expanded co-funding arrangement following the initial discovery work. The co-funding of the next phase of the collaboration would enable clinical development of an Axiomer-based therapeutic for Rett syndrome MECP2.
ProQR is pioneering a next-generation RNA base editing technology called Axiomer™, which could potentially yield a new class of medicines for diverse types of diseases. Axiomer “Editing Oligonucleotides”, or EONs, mediate single nucleotide changes to RNA in a highly specific and targeted way using molecular machinery that is present in human cells called ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA). Axiomer EONs are designed to recruit and direct endogenously expressed ADARs to change an Adenosine (A) to an Inosine (I) in the RNA – an Inosine is translated as a Guanosine (G) – correcting an RNA with a disease-causing mutation back to a normal (wild type) RNA, modulating protein expression, or altering a protein so that it will have a new function that helps prevent or treat disease.
About Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome is a progressive neurodevelopmental disorder caused by genetic mutations in the Methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) and diagnosed primarily in females. It is characterized by apparently normal psychomotor development during the first six to 18 months after birth, followed by a period of developmental stagnation, then a regression in language and motor skills, followed by long-term relative stability. During the phase of regression, affected patients develop repetitive, stereotypic hand movements that replace purposeful hand use. Additional symptoms include gait ataxia and apraxia, seizures, tremors, episodic apnea and/or hyperpnea, gastrointestinal issues, scoliosis and musculoskeletal problems, anxiety and sleep issues and bruxism.
ProQR Therapeutics is dedicated to changing lives through the creation of transformative RNA therapies. ProQR is pioneering a next-generation RNA technology called Axiomer™, which uses a cell’s own editing machinery called ADAR to make specific single nucleotide edits in RNA to reverse a mutation or modulate protein expression and could potentially yield a new class of medicines for both rare and prevalent diseases with unmet need. Based on our unique proprietary RNA repair platform technologies we are growing our pipeline with patients and loved ones in mind.
Learn more about ProQR at www.proqr.com.
Forward Looking Statements for ProQR
This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are often indicated by terms such as “continue,” "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "look forward to", "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our collaboration with RSRT, including the plan of the collaboration and the intended benefits thereof, our ability to complete the initial phase of the project and expand the collaboration, our business, and the further development and advancement of our Axiomer™ platform, including our anticipated strength and our continued investment in it, as well as the potential of our technologies and product candidates. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information available to management only as of the date of this press release. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties and other factors in our filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including certain sections of our most recent annual report filed on Form 20-F. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the cost, timing and results of preclinical studies and clinical trials and other development activities by us and our collaborative partners whose operations and activities may be slowed or halted shortage and pressure on supply and logistics on the global market; the likelihood of our preclinical and clinical programs being initiated and executed on timelines provided and reliance on our contract research organizations and predictability of timely enrollment of subjects and patients to advance our clinical trials and maintain their own operations; our reliance on contract manufacturers or suppliers to supply materials for research and development and the risk of supply interruption or delays from suppliers or contract manufacturers; the potential for future data to alter initial and preliminary results of early-stage clinical trials; the unpredictability of the duration and results of the regulatory review of applications or clearances that are necessary to initiate and continue to advance and progress our clinical programs; the ability to secure, maintain and realize the intended benefits of collaborations with partners, including the collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company; the possible impairment of, inability to obtain, and costs to obtain intellectual property rights; possible safety or efficacy concerns that could emerge as new data are generated in research and development; general business, operational, financial and accounting risks, and risks related to litigation and disputes with third parties; and risks related to macroeconomic conditions and market volatility resulting from global economic developments, geopolitical instability and conflicts. Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future, except as required by law.
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Our group had travelled into NYC for the day to see a show. We made a reservation in advance and were greeted promptly and seated immediately. Bob, our waiter, was friendly and courteous. The buffet, while somewhat limited in selections, more than made up for in in quality. It had one type of soup, five salads (which included both tossed and Caesar), 3 meats ( beef, chicken, salmon), mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and one vegetable, broccolini with tomatoes. There was a dessert table as well, with smaller servings of delicious treats. We all felt the price was very reasonable and the quality outstanding. We were not rushed in any way, and took our time enjoying each other's company. This will be our future go-to restaurant for our day trips. That being said, it would be great if they offered a couple more tastier vegetables . . .
We often go before a matinee, as the restaurant is so conveniently located. All four of us loved our meals, and our server was attentive to our time frame without rushing us at all.
Very large hotel dining room. Good service but average food. At least it i# quiet and not as crazy as Times Square just outside.
Quiet pleasant atmosphere. Excellent service. Good food.
Great food with terrific service, but unfortunately the restaurant is in a large chain hotel. I probably wouldn’t have gone there if I’d realized that in advance.
This is the second time I've eaten at "Crossroads". The buffet lunch was exceptional. The food is fresh and there is a variety of selections to please everyone. The boneless short ribs were like butter. No knife needed! The salmon was moist and cooked to perfection. Desserts included chocolate chip cookies, carrot cake, mousse parfaits, cheesecake and more. The service was wonderful and we didn't feel rushed. If you present your theater ticket there is a 20% discount.
The staff took good care of us. Everything happened in a timely manor.
Great service, live music, prime rib was super! Our server was very friendly and took great care of us.
If your tastes run to casual dishes — potstickers, flatbread pizza, burgers, etc. — a detour into the Marriott Marquis is worth the elevator wait.
We arrived at 2pm and had buffet - picked over and dried out - maybe would have been ok at noon. It was St Patricks and to crazy outside for us so at least we got fed for $22. Breakfast buffet costs more, but has really good food and more variety.
My wife and I went for a pre theater dinner. Had made reservations. Food and dinner were great. Outside restaurant area-lively bar and plenty of seating. Would definitely go back. My only issue was that we got a little lost finding the restaurant-unaware that it was in the Marquis Hotel.
Went for pre-matinee lunch and they sat us before our reservation without a problem. Food was fast and delicious and the waiter brought a free cheesecake with candle and sang happy birthday to my mom. Awesome experience.
We often have lunch here before a matinee. Waitstaff is always considerate of our wait time and service is pleasant and prompt.
We recently met our out-of-town cousins for dinner at Crossroads. It is very conveniently located in the theater district and I thought it would be an easy spot to meet after seeing Hamilton, which is right next door. The ambiance was fun - opens up to a larger area of the Marriott marquis with grand modern lighting fixtures and a fantastic view of time square. Our waiter was very personable and accommodating. The food was okay but good size portions. I really enjoyed the Cesar salad that came before my entree and would probably go with a salad meal if I ever returned. Prime rib was thin (my husband was disappointed), cauliflower dish was creative but lacked flavor and the pan seared lemon soul was on the bland side (although the veggies were good) My daughter really enjoyed the Brick Chicken dish (fingerling potatoes on the side were delicious) and the ice cream sundaes were a good size for $8.50. Chocolate lava cake was delicious too.
I was dining alone before going to a show. I ordered only a main fish dish, the special, and it took almost 60 minutes to arrive. When it did there was almost none of the "sauce" that my server had raved about. I asked for more to be brought out, which was luke warm. The flavor was also bland. The service was terrible too. Thankfully the restaurant did not charge for my food (but did for the wine that I drank while waiting); however, I would have much preferred a tasty dinner, served in an appropriate amount of time.
We were running about a half an hour behind our scheduled pre theater luncheon, but thank goodness for Amy, our server, who saw to it that we were served rapidly and able to make the performance on time. We were served a refreshing Cobb salad and a Turkey BLT. A special thanks, to Amy who saw to it that we received blue cheese olives for my wife's martini.
Nice buffet. 😊
My friends and I enjoyed a pre matinee buffet meal. The selection was good, short ribs, salmon, different types of salads, pasta, mashed potatoes, soup, desserts. The food was delicious and plentiful. We even got a discount since we were going to a show. The wait staff was attentive. We would love to go back.
Best breakfast in nyc
Perfect for pre-matinee & sitting in the bar area along the windows adds to the New York ambiance. The combo soup, salad & sandwich was a good choice and the chicken noodle soup was especially tasty.
We went to the Crossroads American Kitchen and Bar because we were going to
a show at the Marquis Theatre which is right in the Hotel. The service and food were great! We arrived earlier than our reservation and one in our party was not there yet but they seated us and did not rush us at all. Very good experience.
Excellent Prime Rib dinner.
Made dinner reservation about a week in advance for 6:00 pm. Got there and was seated, and then given lunch menus for dinner. Asked for dinner menus and was told kitchen was under going renovations so only lunch menu available. Should have notified me when making the reservation.
Food came and a burger was served with watermelon that was so hard (out of season) that it couldn't be eaten.
Reasonable prices for dinner and breakfast. The food was very good.
Got together with family from different places for the weekend brunch. Food was delicious and fresh and the service by our waitress Amy was outstanding! Will def be back.
Great place for breakfast in NYC
While this restaurant sits in the middle of a busy Marriott area, it is quiet. The waitstaff was knowledgeable and checked to see that everything met our requirements. The presentation of our meals was clean and creative, and each of us enjoyed what we had selected.
Good, quick meal between meetings.
This is slowly becoming one of my favorite spots in the city.
Excellent food and service. Loved the ambiance. We went on a Friday evening and there was a great jazz quartet playing through dinner. Close to all theatres so good find for before or after a show
Last year we ended up at this restaurant to finally eat after a long day of wo. rkshops and shopping at the Vogue Knitting conference. What a pleasant surprise? My friend and I decided that we do the same thing this year, but this time we made a reservation. We were early and decided to get a drink at the bar. That drink was great! It did not disappoint neither did the food. Try the lamb' it's great! We plan to be back again next year for our annual knitting and Crossroads fix.
Relatively unremarkable, neither good nor bad. Ate there as staying at the Marriott, and didn’t want to venture out New Years Eve. Nice enough, but certainly not worth going out of your way. Staff friendly!
Had a great meal on New Years Eve. Buffet was excellent value ...lots of great choices and a dessert bar that seemed endless. Our server was Jodi...and despite the fact that it was New Years Eve..she attended our every need. Thanks for a great meal!
Great place to go to near Times Square. You have to know it on the 8th floor of the Marriot. It's impossible to find it from the address.
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Great food and friendly service. I would for sure eat here again
It was terrible all around. Terrible service, terrible food, terrible price.
The waitress talked us into the buffet. The food was lukewarm and not very good. It was cold in the restaurant. A lot of the customers
including us were wearing jackets. Several times we ask for things from the waitress but she never brought them.
We arrived with a confirmed reservation and they told us they were closed and to go to the bar next door. It was crowded and loud, but despite having a huge number of tables, the waiter was exceptional.
Booked for Xmas day and there was no mention it would be a Christmas buffet. Upon arrival we were advised it was a buffet at $45 each. Due to it being Xmas day and having a party of 9 we decided to stay however the food was pretty poor!

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Chess Club Comedy / The Day Terrors
Chess Club Comedy is a sketch comedy collective that has gained notoriety on the internet over the past 8 months. Our sketches, which include "Icebreakers", "Guess" and "Topless Scene", have amassed over half a million hits on YouTube in the short time they have been available and been featured on Tosh.0, College Humor, Funny or Die, MTVu and as an official channel on Broadway Video's new internet venture called The Above Average Network. Chess Club is no stranger to live performance, as the group is mainly made up of performer/writer/director alumni from NYU's premier sketch comedy group Hammerkatz NYU, and have been featured at The PIT and the Upright Citizen's Brigade among other comedy venues in New York City both as individuals and as a group. Chess Club Comedy brings hilarious sketch comedy to both the stage and screen and continues to gain a devoted and excited fanbase. One of us got recognized in Disneyland, guys.
Chess Club Comedy was founded by David Sidorov, Matt Rogers and Danny Jolles, but also features several of our friends and collaborators in contributing roles. |
The Day Terrors are a tightly-woven collective of sketch comedians who have trained at various comedy programs, from The PIT to The Magnet, The UCB to iO Chicago and NYU. We perform a mixture of fully fleshed out bits, black out sketches, character pieces, monologues and hosting bits. We're funny, fun, upbeat with a dash of weird thrown in for good measure.
The Day Terrors are Cast/Writers: Andrei Alupului, Lizzie Martinez, Jackson Helms, Todd Perelmuter, Robbie Guerra, Lukas Kaiser & Emily Bogue. Director/Writer: Tim Racine
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Romesh Gunesekera an inspirational veteran author from Asia
By Srimal Fernando
Romesh Gunesekera world renowned author and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature has published his most recent book The Prisoner of Paradise in 2012. He was the winner of the inaugural BBC Asia Award, for The Sandglass in 1998. Gunesekera grew up in Sri Lanka and in Philippines and continued to write essays and publish books from a young age.
Gunesekera now lives in London and is an expert veteran writer who contributes enormously to literature. His widely acclaimed first novel, Reef, was published in 1994 and was short-listed as a finalist for the Booker Prize.
Todd McEwan on the book review for Glasgow Herald on Gunesekera’s publication “The Prisoner of Paradise” remarked
“Seriously and movingly, The Prisoner of Paradise contains a very modern message: a plea for the book. It has as much to say about writing as it has about love and colonial misery”
His various works have become very familiar and have won many of the world's top literary prizes, including the prestigious Italian literary prize the Premio Mondello Five Continents Asia Prize for Reef in1997, Winner of Yorkshire Post First Work Prize (Reef) in 1995, the Commonwealth Writer’s Regional Prize for Heaven’s Edge and the New York Times Notable Book of the Year for Monkfish Moon in 2003.
He has attended readings, workshops, several literary events and forums in Europe, America, Africa and Asia. Confluences International Book Fair, Mauritius, Jaipur Literary Festival, India, Lauderdale House, London: Asian Literary Review Poetry Evening, Asia House Literary Festival, London are some of major event that he participated in in recent years . His summer workshop in Greece in 2008 was listed as a top ten activity destination in the Sunday Times.
In addition to his writing he is a distinguished judge for a number of literary prizes including the Caine Prize for African Writing, the David Cohen Literature Prize, the Forward Prize for Poetry and most recently the Granta 2013 list of the Best of Young British Novelists. He has been a Guest Director at the Cheltenham Festival, Associate Tutor at Goldsmiths College and he on the Board of the Arvon Foundation for writing.
Gunesekera is a veteran author with long career and will be a source of inspiration for many young writers.

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Williams remembered because literature mattered so much to him. It really did matter how a poet put his or her language on the line. In the long empyrean view, as we turn the pages of our Nortons or other anthologies of American poetry and see Stevens and Williams and Pound and Eliot and Hart Crane enthroned side by side like larger-than-life Byzantine presences, none of this much matters. But in re-creating Williams's life, I learned early that all this of course does matter. It mattered because there was a political and social judgment implicit in telling the world that a poem could be made of anything.
And while "Fretwork in Stone Tracery" is a review of two volumes of Montague's poetry published in the mid to late 1970s, I have continued my interest in Montague with a monograph on the poet written for the Dictionary of Literary Biography that coversinsofar as an essay can do such a thingMontague's entire career to date. The man continues to write eloquently and with a rare empathy for his country and its plangent, earthly music. Just now American critics seem preoccupied with another Irish poet, Seamus Heaney, eleven years Montague's junior, and Heaney is an extraordinarily gifted poet and the one with whom I feel the closest personal affinity.
Let me add, so that I am not misunderstood on this point, that I have little patience with those biographers who seem to be out to reveal the little or big secrets of their subjects for the pleasure of the scandal itself, without taking the necessary responsibility of placing those shortcomings in their correct perspective. There are biographers, regrettably, who show no real understanding of their subjects, who do not have the ability to show us the underlying strengths of a figure, and so set out to debunk (in a way Lytton Strachey himself never did) by holding up the shabby truths they have discovered like so much unwashed underwear.
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Crude oil slid below $108 a barrel on Thursday as Cyprus struggled to raise enough money to qualify for a bailout and avoid a banking collapse, reigniting worries about the outlook for petroleum demand in Europe.
The European Central Bank has given the debt-laden Mediterranean island until Monday to raise billions of euros to clinch an international bailout or face losing emergency funds for its banks and their subsequent collapse.
"Definitely, the euro zone factors are weighing on crude," said John Kilduff, partner at Again Capital LLC in New York.
Adding to concerns about Europe, the euro zone's economic downturn has deepened in March - even before the Cyprus crisis became acute - data from survey compiler Markit showed.
The problems in Europe and the precarious situation in Cyprus countered support from more positive economic data from the United States, where existing home sales and leading economic indicators rose last month.
Cyprus is considering nationalising pension funds and is keeping banks shut until next week after it rejected a bank deposit tax required by a European Union bailout and turned to Russia for aid.
"The battle in Cyprus... is more noise from a commodity market perspective at least," said Filip Petersson, commodity strategist at SEB in Stockholm.
"But it makes the situation uncomfortable and is a sidetrack to the dominant bullish sentiment," he added.
Earlier in the session, manufacturing data from the euro zone showed a deepening downturn in the currency bloc, reinforcing negative market sentiment.
Flash euro zone manufacturing showed unexpected declines in March, driven by surprise weakness in the German and especially French purchasing managers' indices (PMI).
Most responses in Markit's business survey were received before Cyprus pushed the 17-nation currency bloc into fresh turmoil and analysts said respondents may now be even more gloomy.
The Flash Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 46.5 in March, lower than all forecasts in a Reuters poll of 23 economists.
Stronger data later in the session from the United States did little to reassure investors.
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits edged higher last week, but a trend reading dropped to its lowest in five years.
Business conditions in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region rose to the highest level since September, according to a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and U.S. housing market data also pointed to a recovery.
Chinese data was also positive, as better-than-expected Chinese manufacturing figures pointed to an improved fuel demand outlook in the world's second-largest oil user.
"The Chinese data is better than expected but it's not extraordinary," said Olivier Jakob, oil analyst at Petromatrix in Zug. "Crude oil imports in China for the first two months were lower than last year."
In China, the HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index for March revived to 51.7 in March from 50.4 in February, but remained below a two-year high of 52.3 reached at the beginning of the year.
The reading is consistent with year-on-year GDP growth of around 8 percent, according to a Credit Agricole-CIB analyst, above the 7.5 percent GDP growth target for 2013 released at the annual legislative session this month.

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Lisa De Smet
Lisa De Smet is an associate in Fieldfisher's Technology, Outsourcing & Privacy practice. She is a broad minded, pragmatic and passionate legal expert in the field of privacy, media and technology.
She has gained relevant experience in these fields working in private practice as an in-house counsel for a leading Belgian private media company.
This in-house experience, notably her driving role in the company's GDPR project, has brought her the necessary know-how and pragmatism to best understand the needs of the business with regard to legal support and to ensure an efficient and practical approach to their legal issues.
She has reached the finals in a Moot Court Media law competition in Oxford and has been teaching an ICT contracts course for legal and non-legal participants. She has also presented numerous in-house GDPR courses for different business departments in a leading Belgian private media company (HR, marketing, sales, finance, customer service...).
Her mother tongue is Dutch, her English is excellent and her French is fluent.

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Israeli sources Saturdaynight claimed that an unknown Palestinian opened fire atan
Israeli ambulance near Bet El settlement east of Ramallah, central West Bank.
ONCE a familiar sight on racecourses across Ireland and further afield, the yellow and blue silks of Michael Smurfit are rarely spotted these days, but they will be on display at Clonmel tonight when Atan
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Another large incident was in Sanaa, the capital, where bombings of Fag Atan
mountain, which houses the capital's largest weapon depot, flattened houses and killed at least 20 civilians, the rights office said.
In a separate attack on Monday, Saudi-led coalition forces targeted the headquarters of Yemen Today TV in Al-Sabeen's Atan
neighborhood, a station founded by former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
The Fag Atan
area has been targeted several times since the start of the air campaign against Houthis.
Mushroom clouds rose over Fag Atan
, in the mountainous outskirts of Sanaa, where the capital's largest weapons caches are located.
age where most boys can't put down the controls to their PlayStations, one 14-year-old has been helping find solutions to UAE's environmental problems at a global youth forum.
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, Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia said the appointment of a custody and settlement services provider is an important development.
KABUL (Pajhwok): A ceremony marking the Nawroz festival got under way at the Presidential Palace in Kabul with the Afghan national dance called Atan
on Thursday morning.
La visual del director Ignacio Escarcega y la franqueza actoral dan una refrescante interpretacion de esta comedia de enredos donde los juegos de seduccion atan
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Local law enforcement officers are investigating a rash of vandalism reported in area cities Thursday morning.
In Winnebago, Police Chief Eric Olson says nine residents reported windows on their vehicles being shattered.
Chief Deputy Scott Adams says the Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating some BB gun shots of windows in the Delavan and Kiester area.
He says there were also reports in Blue Earth and northern Iowa has had similar incidents the past two nights.
“We have video footage we are reviewing to try and get our suspects,” Adams says.
According to authorities, some businesses have reported windows being shot out and other damage as well.
In Blue Earth, one business owner posted on social media they are offering a $350 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who shot out the front window of their store on Main Street.
On the city’s website, Olson encourages anyone who may have seen anything suspicious to call the police department at (507) 893-3218.
Residents can also call the Sheriff’s Department at (507) 526-5148 or the Blue Earth Police Department at (507) 526-5959.


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From David Chang, currently the hottest chef in the culinary world, comes this his first book, written with New York Times food critic Peter Meehan, packed full of ingeniously creative recipes.
Already a sensational world star, Chang produces a buzzing fusion of Korean/Asian and Western cuisine, creating a style of food which defies easy categorisation. That it is fantastic, there is no doubt, and that it is eminently cookable, there is also no doubt! In the words of Chang himself, it is 'Bad pseudo-fusion cuisine'. The vibrant, urban feel of the book is teamed perfectly with clear and insightful writing that is both witty and accessible.
Backed by undeniably informed technique and a clearly passionate advocation of cutting-edge fusion cooking, Chang's Momofuku is a stunning, no-holds barred, debut. The epitome of no-holds barred fusion food, beloved by most foodies on the planet, lauded by the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Martha Stewart.


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We all know the reasons why. Pre-nuptial agreements are seen as ‘unromantic’, and the idea of entering into marriage thinking about what would happen if it were to end somehow doesn’t feel ‘quite right’.
Nobody buys a house thinking it will burn down, yet they still insure against it happening. So why not consider protection to minimise the consequences of divorce? The fact you take out motoring or health insurance doesn’t make it more likely that you will have an accident or become ill. The sad truth is that one in three marriages today ends in divorce, and if you and your partner enter into a pre- or post-nuptial agreement, you can determine in advance how your assets will be shared should you separate. Making those decisions now will reduce the financial and emotional trauma of divorce – should it ever happen - enabling you both to move on and, importantly, ensure your children (if you have them) are provided for.
This is a pertinent issue for business owners, too, and any business owner contemplating marriage should consider a pre-nuptial agreement to reduce the risks to their business should the marriage end in divorce. That same advice should apply to your business partner or fellow shareholder, too, if the sale or transference of their interest could affect you.
Some argue that ‘pre-nups’ aren’t legally binding, so why bother? While it’s true that pre-nuptial agreements do not remove the jurisdiction of the court, a Supreme Court decision three years ago has given pre-nuptial agreements far more weight. Pre- and post-nups allow couples to structure terms that fit their individual situation, instead of submitting themselves to the whims of the divorce courts if they divorce. As with any insurance policy, it requires regular review if your circumstances change to ensure it remains relevant.
It’s true – pre-nups will always be seen as unromantic but, as with your other insurance policies, the hope is that it will sit in a drawer gathering dust and never be needed. Not having one risks increasing the conflict, pain and cost of divorce and, if you have a family business, puts its continuance at risk. In our view, a pre-nup is one insurance policy well worth having.
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Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Calida Holding AG plans to make acquisitions in Europe, Handelszeitung reported, citing an interview with Chief Executive Officer Felix Sulzberger.
“We’re interested in companies that are in Europe, but globally active,” Sulzberger was quoted as saying in a pre- release of an article to be published tomorrow.
Sulzberger said Calida sees a “flat development” for August, September and October, adding that the crisis will affect the low price segment, rather than the luxury segment.
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Poison ivy is a plant that can be found throughout the United States. It’s often found in wooded areas.
Skin contact with urushiol can lead to an allergic reaction characterized by a red, itchy rash that may sometimes include blisters.
The reaction to urushiol is a form of allergic reaction called contact dermatitis. Anyone can potentially have a reaction to urushiol. But some may be more sensitive or tolerant to it than others.
You’re not born with urushiol sensitivity. But you can become sensitized to it over time.
When you’re first exposed to urushiol, your body usually signals your immune system to recognize it as an irritant. Your immune system then starts preparing a response to urushiol, should you be exposed again.
When you’re exposed again, your immune system may use this response, which causes the characteristic itchy red rash to occur. This is why some people appear to be immune to urushiol when they first encounter poison ivy.
There have been anecdotal reports of people consuming or working with poison ivy plants in order to build up tolerance to urushiol. However, there’s little clinical evidence to support that you can desensitize yourself to it.
Allergy shots can help decrease sensitivity in people with certain allergies. This is done by giving shots containing increasing amounts of a specific allergen, with the goal of building immunity.
There are currently no allergy shots available for urushiol, but one may be on the horizon.
Scientists are studying the body’s reaction to urushiol. In 2016, experts identified the
Sensitivity to urushiol can increase or decrease throughout your lifetime.
Remember, everyone has the potential to react to urushiol. While some people are less sensitive to it than others, increased exposures can eventually cause them to have a reaction.
You may also find that your sensitivity decreases over time. This may be due to the weakening of the immune system as we age, but research doesn’t draw any firm conclusions.
Is it possible for urushiol to enter your bloodstream and cause a systemic infection? The short answer is no. It’s important to remember that the reaction to poison ivy isn’t an infection. It’s a local allergic reaction.
However, sometimes the rash does appear to spread to other areas of the body. This can be explained in a couple of ways:
- If you have urushiol on your hands or under your fingernails, you can spread it to other areas of your body through touch. Even if you’ve washed your hands after initial exposure, you can still re-expose yourself by touching clothes or tools that may still have urushiol on them.
- It may take the rash longer to appear on some areas of the body. For example, the soles of your feet naturally have thicker skin, so a reaction there might develop later than one in an area with thinner skin, such as your wrist.
One way that urushiol can enter the body is through inhalation. This can happen if poison ivy plants are burned and you inhale the smoke. Inhaling urushiol can irritate the nasal passages and lungs, potentially causing serious breathing difficulties.
There’s no evidence that urushiol can lie dormant within your body and reactivate later. There are some viral infections, such as herpes simplex, that can do this, but remember: The poison ivy reaction is an allergic response, not an infection.
That said, while the characteristic poison ivy rash often develops in a matter of days, in some cases it can take up to two weeks to appear. This may make it appear as if urushiol lies dormant after exposure, but that’s not the case.
Urushiol is the component of poison ivy that causes an itchy, red rash to appear.
Anyone can develop a sensitivity to urushiol during their lifetime, and this sensitivity may change over time. But there’s no way for someone to be completely immune to the effects of urushiol.


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The Washington Redskins may have to play the remainder of their game against the Seattle Seahawks without strong safety LaRon Landry. Landry's injury woes have continued, as he left the game with a groin injury. The Redskins are saying his return to the field is questionable.
The injury took place on Marshawn Lynch's 20-yard touchdown reception to tie the game at seven in the second quarter. Landry was hit with a cut block up the field, taking him out of the play and allowing Lynch to walk into the end zone. He stayed on the ground after the game and was taken over to the trainer's table.
Oshiomogho Atogwe will replace Landry in the lineup. Reed Doughty, who started at free safety, has moved to strong safety. Atogwe is the free safety.
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Right from the moment ‘Sajjan Singh Rangroot’ fame director Pankaj Batra
announced his first production venture, it stirred the buzz in the industry. Later, the debutant producer revealed the cast, the poster, release date, but what he kept under wraps was the title of the movie. However, ending the long wait, today finally the title of Pankaj Batra’s maiden production has been unveiled and it is: ‘High End Yaariyaan’.
The producer took it to his social media handle to share the same and unlock the suspense to his fans. Check out his post here:
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My favorite people in the world to work with are those who want to make major changes in their lives and in their careers.
Some of my clients come to me because they need help figuring out what they want to do for a career, and many of them come to me because they already know what they want to do…they just don’t know how to do it. They’ve survived the winding road of self-discovery and feel ready to tackle the future, but just as they start to see the path straighten out before them, they encounter some unexpected roadblocks: Mindset Roadblocks.
These are some of the most common Mindset Roadblocks I hear from my clients.
Mindset Roadblock No. 1: I’m scared of change.
My Response: How do you feel – really, truly, deeply — about the status quo? More often than not, once a client starts talking through their frustrations and exploring the root of their unhappiness, they come to the conclusion that continuing with the current situation really isn’t an option: The only way out is honesty.
Mindset Roadblock No. 2: I’ll have to walk away from all the progress I’ve made in this career and start from the bottom in a new one.
My Response: Is it really true that you’re abdicating all of your experience? This is a common frustration, and it is without question that most people in the world have forgone their dream career just because they’ve invested so much time already in a career they don’t even really like. Don’t let that be you! You may not have the skill set you need to jump in at the top of the game, but if you’ve been grinding away in your current line of work, your resume shows – at a minimum — that you are reliable, hardworking, and motivated. More often than not, I see job seekers convince themselves that their skills are not transferable… I couldn’t disagree more. Ask yourself: How does my past tie to the thread of the future I want to have? More often than not, you’ll realize your next step isn’t totally off. Never pass up a goal because of the time it takes to reach it.
Roadblock No. 3: All the “sane” people in my life think I’m crazy.
My Response: The majority of the workforce is job hunting at any given time… Why? Because they’re not happy with where they are… Yet here we all are, listening to that unhappy majority when it comes to making our career decisions. When you are about to take major leaps in your life, you shouldn’t be taking too much advice from those who do not love what they do… So many people settle for mere stability, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re successful, and more often than not, it doesn’t even mean they’re happy. Start looking around for those who have taken huge risks and reaped huge rewards, and model yourself after them, not the “normal” ones.
Mindset Roadblock No. 4: I don’t know if I’m ready.
My Response: This is just resistance wrapped in excuses (sorry, but I have to be honest with you!)… If you wait until you’re ready, you’ll never start. There are a million reasons to push these leaps off for another day: You worry your skills aren’t perfect, your LinkedIn profile photo is too outdated… Trust me, there will always be a reason you’re not “ready”! And even if you run yourself ragged fixing all the holes and polishing all the rough edges, you’ll find new ones once you take the first step. In the words of Helen Keller, “avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure.”
Mindset Roadblock No. 5: Maybe it would be better if I made this a side project.
My Response: This is the classic back-peddling move and frankly, a big red flag for me when I’m working with a client. Sometimes starting out in a limited capacity is the most appropriate course of action, but generally if you’re not willing to give it 100%, you’re not going to make it. It has nothing to do with the quality or legitimacy of your dream – you’ll fail because you don’t believe in yourself… And if you don’t, how can you expect others to believe in you?
I’m here for real talk—I hope you don’t mind the honesty.
You know how they say, “showing up is half the battle”? This doesn’t just refer to the importance of showing up physically. You need to show up mentally and emotionally every single day, even when your confidence is dropping and your energy levels are asleep at the wheel. That means showing up and making a change when it’s not convenient, and facing the truth of who you are at all times.
While a coach can really help to keep you on track, your mindset is your responsibility… And know that your external results are always a reflection of your internal reality—only always.

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Online Sexual Violence Motion Unanimously Adopted
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Ottawa, ON — Yesterday, Motion M-47, introduced by Arnold Viersen, MP for Peace River – Westlock, was unanimously adopted by House of Commons, the fifth motion to be adopted in the 42nd Parliament.
Since being introduced on March 8, 2016, M-47 has garnered the support of over 50 organizations representing a broad coalition of child advocacy agencies, women’s support centres, and victims’ rights organizations. M-47 has also been jointly seconded by MPs from the Conservative, Liberal, NDP, Bloc and Green parties.
“I am grateful for the bipartisanship on this issue and unanimous adoption of M-47,” said MP Viersen. “Parliament is tackling a complex but necessary issue, and we must work together to ensure young boys and girls grow up and develop positive attitudes on sexuality which foster dignity instead of objectification and affection instead of coercion.”
Throughout the debate, MPs highlighted that easily accessible violent and degrading explicit material is destroying the spirit of boys and limiting their chances for meaningful relationships, teaching girls to expect and endure violent and degrading sexual behaviour, and harming the physical and mental health of individuals, especially adolescents.
“I am also encouraged that Motion M-47 has increased awareness about the public health impact of sexual violence online from coast to coast to coast.” said MP Viersen. “In fact, inspired by Motion M-47, the Alberta School Boards Association has voted 85% in favour of integrating education on the harmful impact of pornography into provincial curriculum, Manitoba MLA James Teitsma made a statement in the Manitoba Legislature on sexual violence online, and municipalities in British Columbia have formally expressed support for the study.”
With the adoption of Motion M-47, the Health Committee will be tasked with undertaking a study and reporting to Parliament with recommendations by July 2017.
“I look forward to working with stakeholders, parents, and my colleagues on the Health Committee to find solutions that foster the healthy development of youth, increases child protection, and reduces violence,” says MP Viersen.
For more information on M-47, please see the briefing kit located under the M-47 tab on this website.


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[Here are reviews for a few pizza places I've been to recently. All of them will be added to the Pizza Quest pages. Click here for the entire list.
PINCH - Park Ave. b/w 28th and 29th
I ran in one night and grabbed a slice...or, uh, quadrangle or whatever the appropriate pizza unit would be to describe six inches of pizza thing (PINCH stands for "Pizza by the Inch," so you order a number of inches off of a big slab of pizza). Dude. This is not good pizza. The crust was insubstantial (not thin - weirdly airy and fall apart-y), there was too much damn cheese, and the sauce was weirdly sweet. I finished it and thought, "That's the best Ellio's pizza I've ever eaten." If I were in a more charitable mood, I might try to spin that as a compliment. Feh.
Sullivan Street Bakery (Hell's Kitchen location) - 47th St. b/w 10th and 11th
**** (but it doesn't matter)
The bread at Sullivan Street Bakery is one of my favorite foodstuffs in the world. And so is the pizza. The pizza -- thin, crispy, and square, served room temperature with no mozzarella -- is made out of deliciousness. They offer only a few varieties, but all of them are excellent. The potato and rosemary is my favorite (the thin sliced potato gets crispy around the edges and tender in the center), followed by the marinara (tomato sauce, and, err, that's about it). The problem is that while amazing, these slices don't scratch my pizza itch. Meaning, if I think to myself, "I could go for a slice," a slice of Sullivan St. pizza won't satisfy me half as well as the crappiest slice from Mr. Super Crappy, himself, Famous Ray. It depresses me to say that, but I still love you, Sullivan Street Bakery. Please don't be mad at me.
Mariella's - 8th Ave. b/w 56th & 57th
Oprah's friend Gayle was sent on a quest for the best pizza in America. She went to three places - first, the one she went to in college, second, what is oftentimes called the best pizza in the US (Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix, AZ) , and third, Mariella's Pizzeria in New York (at the suggestion of her driver). This was a quest in the same way that purchasing boneless chicken cutlets is hunting. I'd had Mariella's a couple times and had literally no memory of it, so I decided to give it another chance. This is far from great pizza. In fact, it might not even be good pizza. The sauce was way too sweet and had too much oregano in it. The crust was tough and chewy. The cheese blanketed the pizza completely. Actually, blanket is too gentle a description. The cheese suffocated the pizza like a plastic bag. I also got a white slice (mozzarella and riccotta) and it was even worse. Bland riccotta and that layer of mozzarella without even bad sauce to break things up. There are several better pizzerias within a five block radius (John's on 58th, Sacco's on 8th, even the two Angelo's -- one on Broadway and one on 57th), let alone the entire city. While people having irrational love for a pizza place is nothing unusual (*cough*salandcarmines*cough*), this is particularly disappointing because Oprah's word carries, I hear, some weight. And so, Oprah viewers will come to New York. And those tourists will go to Mariella's. And they will think that's what good, NY pizza tastes like. Don't believe the Oprah-generated hype.
Totonno's - 2nd Ave. b/w 80th and 81st St.
Tara and I had nearly the same experience at the uptown Totonno's as at the 23rd St. location. We ordered a half-plain/half-sausage-and-garlic and it was good, but not great. It's like a blurry photocopy of the original in Coney Island. The same kinds of tastes - - coal oven, good cooked sauce, fresh mozz, same taste to the crust. Yep, it's the same kind of pizza (Genus: Totonnus), but not charred enough, and just not plain ol' amazing enough (Species: Underwelmicum). As a bonus, they do have signs up making fun of the pizzeria next door that sells pizza by weight. I can't remember them exactly, but it's sort of like, "Why the hell would you buy pizza by weight?" Okay, I'm exaggerating. Slightly.
Pepe's - Bridgeport, Ct.
Yes, yes. I know the original Pepe's is in New Haven, and, yes, I know I haven't been there...but I was in Bridgeport. What do you want? Cunningham took me and Tara to Pepe's, where the pies are irregularly shaped, sliced into narrow wedges, covered in strange toppings, and ginormous. Oh, and they're pretty good, too. It was in the same pizza family as Modern Apizza and Sally's (unsurprisingly), but was a bit better than either. Again, the crust wasn't charred on the bottom the way I like it (though it was a coal oven, what gives, Connecticut?), the cheese was slightly overcooked to my tastebuds, and it was a bit chewier than I prefer, but it was quite good. We got a small white clam pie (excellent) and a large (meaning: huge) pie split between plain and bacon (good). Bacon? Yeah, bacon, pancetta's unruly, nitrite-filled cousin. The bacon was a bit much, I have to admit, but the pie was pretty tasty. Bridgeport, like New Haven, also has a line to get in. We waited a good half-hour early on a Saturday evening. While waiting we looked in on those who were already eating, comfortable and warm, and felt deep stabs of envy. So, if you want good pizza and an opportunity to break the tenth commandment, head to Pepe's in Bridgeport!


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Keith Barry fans - it's your lucky day!
Due to phenomenal demand, Keith is making his return to the Olympia Theatre, with his new show Hypnomagic.
It sold out four dates earlier this year, and he's coming back for more!
Hypnomagic is happening on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November!
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am from Ticketmaster.

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