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It seems that nearly every week we are being bombarded with messages like – Eat this and you will be so much healthier, then the next week it’s – Don’t eat this as it’s not good for you. These messages are not helpful to us. They might sell a few more papers or make for a highly viewed social media post but beyond that what useful purpose do they serve. In my opinion they just succeed in building up guilt when we eat certain foods.
This should not be the case, food should be enjoyed and the occasional treat does not do you any long harm. It is a daily choice in which we weigh up, should I eat this or this. Don’t overthink it,when trying to live more healthily it’s all about balance. If you decide to have a day of indulgence just enjoy it, don’t have a guilt trip after it. Balance it out on those non indulgence days by eating more healthy and fresher food. That really in essense is how to live more healthily, eat fresh whenever possible.Steer away from eating too many highly processed, high salt or sugar foods.
Of course these days when most of us now shop at our local supermarket rather than how our grandparents used to shop, it is kind of impossible to buy food that has not been processed in some way, but keep it to a minimum.
I for one on the days where I decide to go for the less healthy option on the menu do not go examining it with a fine tooth comb, I just enjoy that day where I step back from eating healthily.
I am going of on a bit of a tangent here but it’s important to not worry too much if you decide to eat something that is gone over or past it’s sell buy or best before date.It’s of course important to follow proper rules when preparing food, especially when defrosting meats and poultry and preparing on clean surfaces and reheating leftover food. Rice in particular should only be reheated once and generally eaten no more than a day after it was originally prepared. However if your ingredients are fresh like fruit or vegetables then one does not need to be quite as strict. I have included past by date fruit and vegetables that are more than a few days past that date into meals more than once and not suffered any ill effects.
Food should be enjoyed, so go out and enjoy it, don’t fear it.


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Followed by a smooth transition in tone and tempo, the room was transformed into a film noir setting. The kind of music Iñáritu would probably use to dress his noir debut.
On the coldest night of the year, I found myself in Megaron The Athens Concert Hall. As I was walking with my friend down Vassilisis Sofias Avenue, with the cold wind frosting our ears, I realized it had already been months since the last time I had been to a gig and maybe three years since the last time I was at Megaron. My freezing heart was beating a bit faster and my excitement really trumped the amputating cold.
We made it just in time to get our vaccination certificates checked and get situated. We were greeted by a gently stuffed and a divine warmth in Dimitris Mitropoulos Hall. The setting was simple, a piano, a saxophone and a set of drums in front of the wooden back ground. The hall seats approximately 400 people and it was full, despite Corona and the cold. The lights turned down at 20.35 sharp and the audience silently welcomed Stefanos Chytiris on drums, Ingrid Laubrock on tenor saxophone and Elias Stemeseder on piano.
The introduction was short and precise and the complete silence of the room started to get dissected, slowly but surely, by a rustling of sounds and the parterre was transformed in a forest at dawn. A ritualistic awakening by the wondrous handling of the drum set by Chytiris, followed by the subtle twitter of Stemeseder’s piano, while Laubrock’s sound making set the breathing tone of the improvisation. The gradual transference from the white light to the warm tones of purple light in the room exaggerated the balmy embrace crafted by the musicians; an ambient resembling a relaxing stroll in woodland, in complete darkness, immersed in the vibrations of nature.
There are many ways an improvisation concert can go wrong and there’s only one condition for it to work in the way that we experienced that night. The silent communication of the trio was accurate and the constant dialogue between the three was never loquacious and was throughout spot on. Stemeseder and Chytiris braided their sounds together in a tight chiaroscuro of simplicity and robustness, only to allow the craftsmanship of Laubrock to embroider an exciting but mellow pattern of harmonies and melodic presentations.
Followed by a smooth transition in tone and tempo, the room was transformed into a film noir setting. The kind of music Iñáritu would probably use to dress his noir debut. Slow, soft and steady the drums, perhaps as the sounds of an invisible bar, incited an active dialogue between the saxophone and the piano. An ambience of a time and space so familiar and public, yet so intimate that could be the setting for a casual encounter of a crystal glass of whisky with a silent exchange of sights.
Mesmerized by the rainbow lights on the keyboards of the grand piano, I was pleasantly kicked out of one space to another. Suddenly, a sea of sound flooded the theater. The piano disappeared under Stemeseder’s hands, forming a musical topos closely related to the seascapes of Turner; a roving crescendo, intensely captivating and far from deafening. Laubrock handled the sea storm with sageness, following the waves of sound and navigating what seemed to be a compact coordinated din, while Chytiris performed with rhythmical accuracy on this tempest.
The outro of the show was a progressive decompression of the high barometric resonance of the previous part. Esoteric yet intriguing it invited an internal retrospection and submersed the crowd and myself into a vortex of thoughts under the casual musical conference of the trio. While lost in the expanse of an afterglow the musicians haltingly conducted us into silence and left us there pensive and replete. The only adequate response: a firm applause while the lights were turning on and we were all coming back to reality.
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Lamar University softball coach Holly Bruder picked up her 400th career victory as the Cardinals rallied for a 10-9 walk-off win over Virginia Tech in nine innings on the first day of the Sand Dollar Classic in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Bruder, who is in her 16th season as a coach, is 400-347 (.535) overall, including a 140-146 (.490) mark at Lamar after reviving the program at the start of the 2013 season.
"It's a special win, especially to do it against a team like Virginia Tech," Bruder said. "I could go through everybody in the lineup, and mention how they contributed tonight. We got down, but we never gave up."
The Cardinals rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to take a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the third, an inning highlighted by a three-run home run by Lamar catcher Paige Holmes. The score was tied at 6 after seven innings. The Hokies seemed poised to claim the win after scoring three in the top of the eighth for a 9-6 lead, only to have the never-say-die Cardinals rally for three runs in the bottom of the inning. Maddy Myers had the big hit of the inning, a two-run single with two outs to even the score at 9.
After Lamar reliever Amie Cisneros kept the Hokies off the scoreboard in the top of the ninth, the Cardinals took advantage of their opportunity in the bottom of the inning. With a runner on third and one out, Virginia Tech issued a pair of intentional walks to load the bases to set up a force play. Junior Taylor Davis, playing her first game as a Cardinal after transferring from Angelina College, made the Hokies pay with a single to right field, to plate another Lamar newcomer, Savana Guidry, with the winning run.
"Taylor hit a rocket," Bruder said of Davis' game-winning hit. "What a way to come through."
Cisneros, the third Lamar pitcher of the night, pitched two scoreless innings for the win. Holmes had two hits and four RBIs to lead the Lamar offense.
The Cardinals are scheduled to play two games on Friday and two more on Saturday at the Sand Dollar Classic, weather permitting. The Cardinals face Ole Miss at 10 a.m. Friday before facing Alabama at 1 p.m. Friday. Saturday's schedule calls for Lamar to take on Georgia Tech at noon and Lipscomb at 3 p.m.
"We will try to get some sleep tonight and be right back at it in the morning," Bruder said. "It's been a long day, but definitely a great one."

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EV producer Tesla has suspended its solar-powered membership administration that it began presenting in the US two years prior as the least expensive conceivable approach solar oriented.
Tesla Suspends Solar Powered Memberships
In 2019, Tesla dispatched another solar based membership under which mortgage holders can get a solar powered charger framework introduced at their home for no expense and no agreement, reports Electrek. They just compensate for a month to month expense to get to the solar based force created by the framework to decrease their service bill.
It was one of the most clear and least expensive approaches to return home solar oriented.
Presently, the auto-tech site has discovered that Tesla has suspended the membership administration from its solar based alternatives on its online solar oriented configurators.
On its help site, the organization has clarified its solar based financing choices now.
Tesla has different financing choices accessible to assist with addressing the requirements. The best solar powered financing alternative for their users relies upon their inclination as a property holder and contemplations, for example, how long you intend to remain in your home, the report said.
The users can switch their monetary installment choices around until establishment starts. The agreement informed, like conditions, guarantees and certifications, can’t be modified, it added.
There’s no solar based membership referenced any longer.
This comes after Tesla recently received approval to launch their cars in India. However, the official information regarding the models of the cars were not released, but multiple reports suggest that four of the models have received the approval. Following this, two of them are currently being tested in Pune.


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Fukushima nuclear disaster: PM at the time feared Japan would collapse, Guardian by Justin McCurry, September 2011:
Japan’s prime minister at the height of the nuclear crisis has said he feared the country would collapse [...]
In candid interviews with Japanese newspapers, Naoto Kan, who resigned this month, said that at one point he believed the disaster could become many times worse than Chernobyl.
“It was truly a spine-chilling thought,” he told the Tokyo Shimbun, adding that he foresaw a situation in which greater Tokyo’s 30 million people would have to be evacuated, a move that would “compromise the very existence of the Japanese nation”.
In the first week of the crisis Tepco played down speculation that fuel rods had melted after the quake and tsunami crippled the reactors’ cooling systems. “The power was totally lost and there was no cooling capacity,” Kan said. “I knew what that meant and I thought, ‘This is going to be a disaster’.” [...]
Published: September 8th, 2011 at 6:16 pm ET
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- Investigation Chairman: “One Fukushima may destroy the whole country” — “Collapse of a whole country possible” December 20, 2013
- Japan Nuclear Professor: It’s feared Fukushima fuel pool to “collapse in” at any time; “Any scale of accident is possible” — Expert warns ice wall increases risk that reactor units will move or shift; Buildings ‘very precarious’ even without frozen barrier being constructed (AUDIO) June 10, 2014
- Top Radiation Expert: ‘Extremely dangerous’ situation in Japan — 14,000 km² of land contaminated by Fukushima — Mayor: Country will be dealing with this for generations to come — Officials thought hot spots would diminish with distance from plant… Why didn’t they? February 5, 2014
- Japan TV Announcer: We can no longer expect anything from gov’t… We must change this country — Worries about his security December 14, 2011


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We’ve all been doing it, to the dismay to some of our bosses: Employees have long been bringing their own devices to…
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A few weeks ago, a Gigaom Research client told me she was “sick of BYOD” and wanted out. She asked me if I…
The week in cloud: IBM-Twitter deal shows how the gulf between enterprise IT and consumer IT has narrowed.
Today’s CIOs can best serve their companies — and their own careers — by focusing on customer needs instead of turf wars, says Charlie Feld.
Gigaom Research’s latest survey of IT buyers shows how companies are using mobile technologies in the enterprise now and what direction they are likely to take over the next several years.
Blackberry has acquired Movirtu, a London-based company that specializes in virtual SIM technology, it announced on Thursday. Originally, Movirtu’s business centered around shared phone…
The Android Security Modules (ASM) framework, proposed by U.S. and German researchers, would make it easier to install security modules on Android devices without the need for rooting or firmware updates.
Wish you could make your own decision about which device you use at work? You may not have to wait much longer, as more and more companies are requiring employees to use their own devices.
Dropbox, in its quest for enterprise customers, has acquired MobileSpan, a company that lets people access corporate files on their own devices.
Google (s GOOG) announced Monday that it has bought Divide, a company that builds apps meant to make it easier for businesses…
A deep, thorough inspection of real-time network data can help provide the kind of IT security that the modern enterprise requires.
Ahead of our Mobilize event Oct. 16 and 17, we asked experts how 50 billion connected devices and 6 billion people change their industries. In this essay, Bromium’s Simon Crosby takes on enterprise device security.
Bring your own device isn’t just about letting employees choose their own phones — it is about using those phones as a means to execute on business strategies. Here are some new ways to think about BYOD.
The financial services sector has a BYOD tablet adoption of nearly 50 percent, but every other sector lags behind. Roadblocks such as security and software innovation are the culprit.
If you think bring your own device is throwing CIOs for a loop inside big companies, wait until everyone, including the business assets are packing a connected sensor.
The people applying the internet of things at big companies are often marketers not the engineers. So some products might be amazing, while others could be simply annoying.
A new service — two years in the making — from VMware and Verizon claims to enable true “dual persona” smart phones for enterprise use.
An Atlanta-based startup called Ionic Security has raised a $9.4 million Series A-1 round to develop its technology that aims to let…
The screen-sharing operation just released Mikogo Cloud Desktop, which lets businesses access full-fat Windows desktops on tablets, smartphones and other desktops. And yes, that can mean Windows 8 on an iPad.
The fundamental business model at the heart of the U.S. mobile industry is largely the same as it has been: Consumers pay for monthly buckets of voice minutes and data usage, signing lengthy contracts in exchange for buying a high-tech phone for a pittance. But 2013 may bring real disruption to the industry for the first time since Apple introduced the iPhone and iTunes App Store. Upstart carriers are embracing noncellular technologies to provide cut-rate services, third-party developers are gaining traction with cheap (or free) alternatives to SMS, and a major U.S. operator is preparing to drop handset subsidies. Next year could be the most important, eventful year we’ve seen in mobile in a long time.
Employees are driving business apps selection in many small and medium businesses, according to new research. A good percentage of productivity, social and collaborative apps now sanctioned by IT in SMBs were brought in by workers without IT knowledge.
Given Dropbox’s huge popularity — it claims 100 million users — it’s not surprising that many workers use it at the office. But that trend is worrisome to IT departments concerned with security breaches.
What’s true in the rest of the world is true for security software, as well: more data means more intelligence. Thanks to the emergence of new techniques for storing, collecting and analyzing data, there’s a new wave of security companies looking smarter than ever.
CIOs that try to thwart user demand for latest-and-greatest consumer technologies in the workplace could be an endangered species, according to speakers at Structure Europe. Better to accommodate and bring that new technology under IT’s big tent.
It makes sense for the CMO to help pick which technology marketing uses — but marketing is just one of many departments of a company. In this age of BYOD, all that autonomy will lead to more “rogue” IT. That’s not always a good thing.
In our increasingly BYOD world, employees expect to have open and mobile access to their work and apps. Meanwhile, IT still needs to keep sensitive business data secure. What’s a stressed out CIO to do? Find a BYOD-friendly cloud vendor, says Symantec’s Anthony Kennada.
Box will use the $125 million to expand its international presence beyond a new London office, says CFO Dylan Smith. The Series E cash influx led by General Atlantic Partners, brings total funding for the enterprise cloud storage player to a whopping $287 million.
SpiderCloud Wireless just closed a big $35 million funding round, but it’s about to reveal a deal arguably of much bigger importance. On Thursday, SpiderCloud will announce a new contract with NEC to supply its enterprise small cell technology to carriers around the world.
A startup called Bluebox has raised $9.5 million from Andreessen Horowitz and Andy Bechtolsheim, among others, although the world will have to wait a little longer to hear about the technology justifying all that money. What we do know if that Bluebox targets mobile security.
Now that businesses have collected and stored all of this data, how are they going to protect it? And most importantly, how are they going to use if safely and legitimately? ISF’s Steve Durbin outlines the five key issues surrounding big data and information security.
To deal with the BYOD wave, Gartner recommends that companies roll out mobile data protection, mobile device management and fund special mobility strategy teams within IT to handle the issue. IT folks would likely welcome that, but won’t hold their breath.
A new survey by collaboration tools company harmon.ie reveals that working while you’re on the go is far from painless, finding that while mobile working is hugely common, remote collaboration tools are still slowing productivity, leading to errors and causing headaches.
IT professionals besieged by demands to support all manner of non-corporate tablets and smartphones in the workplace really want users to know that there’s a reason for their reluctance: BYOD, they say, isn’t easy in an era of cut-rate IT budgets.
Enterprises unnerved by the bring-your-own-device movement that many had promoted are now trying to lock down employees’ own devices for security purposes. The unintended consequence is that many of those employees, frustrated by these restrictions, just use unsanctioned devices instead.
Cloud storage provider Box adds a more advanced administrative console, enterprise-wide search, enterprise license agreements and support for multiple email domains to its service. Enterprise features like these are a battle ground for cloud service providers trying to convince IT to make the cloud move.
The bring-your-own-device trend may cause as many problems as it solves, according to IBM CIO Jeanette Horan. BYOD, in which companies let (even encourage) employees to use personal smartphones or tablets to access company applications, boosts productivity. It also causes big IT headaches.
Devices aren’t the only problem associated with the consumerization of IT. A report out from Deutsche Bank notes that the flip side of employees bringing in their own devices is IT managers and staff bringing in their own compute resources without consulting their higher ups.
A study undertaken by Good Technology, makers of enterprise mobile security software, found that neither heavily regulated industries nor size of the company is an impediment to making bring your own device policies work. Good says BYOD improves employee productivity and can save money.
IBM recently announced new social networking and collaboration mobile apps — specifically designed to support enterprise needs around consumer mobile devices. IBM aims to bring social networking, real-time collaboration, and online meeting capabilities from behind the company firewall and into the hands of tablet users.
Gone are the days when P2P was more or less synonymous with file sharing. Now you can offer up just about anything you can think of for sale, rent or trade directly to interested individuals. But P2P will also reshape how business operates inside and out.
Apperian, maker of a platform that helps companies build enterprise mobile apps, today announced it has closed $9.5 million in VC funding. The company is hoping to take advantage of an enterprise mobility boom, with an increasing number of firms equipping staff with mobile devices
The workplace, and especially the virtual workplace of the distributed office, will inevitably see more and more workers embracing the “bring-your-own-device” model of enterprise hardware management. But there’s also another new trend that companies who use distributed teams should prepare for: the era of bring-your-own-apps.
Although one in four smartphones in 2009 were bought for use in small, medium and enterprise businesses, the consumer remains the target audience driving the rapid growth of these next-generation, web-centric devices.


Promises that spending would be put back on track have fallen by the wayside, public debt is rising, and the economy across the UK is flatlining.
It’s clear from the analysis of organisations as varied as the IMF, the OECD, Oxfam, the Resolution Foundation and the IFS that the Chancellor’s economic policies are doing more harm than good. But Labour says regardless of the cost to families and the Scottish economy it is committed to sticking with Conservative spending plans.
This is despite the fact that we know growth will not happen in the face of persistent cuts. As the Scottish Government has shown, it is investment in infrastructure, in young people and in supporting living standards that can move the economy in the right direction. Westminster is doing the opposite and that is putting Scotland’s progress at risk.
The hand Scotland will be dealt in Wednesday’s Spending Review will be that of a budget based on Westminster’s priorities. George Osborne is proudly looking to cut £11 billion from next year’s budget and a potential £13bn from the two following years. These cuts will be made with no concern for the impact on Scotland’s needs.
As people weigh up the arguments over independence, the mismanagement of the Scottish economy by a Westminster government we didn’t elect is bound to cause many people to ask if powers over economic policy should be transferred to Scotland. They will want to know if the public finances of an independent Scotland would be sound.
In every one of the last 30 years Scotland has generated more tax per head than the UK as a whole. As a proportion of our national income we spend less money on social protection benefits, including pensions, and our debt as an independent country would be lower than the UK’s. Scotland has strengths in a range of sectors which will help to provide security in an independent Scotland.
But under the current Westminster system it is hard to deliver prosperity against a strategy that suppresses growth and increases inequality. Scotland neither has the power to stop Westminster nor the tools to mitigate all of the damage it is doing. Even in devolved areas, such as health and justice and education, the ideological vandalism of Tory cuts and privatisation takes money out of the Scottish Government budget.
There is a disconnect between the priorities of a Scottish Government elected by the people of Scotland, and a funding settlement determined by a Westminster government. That is an untenable democratic deficit. And, quietly, that deficit has grown.
Since 1999 Scotland’s freedom to allocate spending on Scotland’s priorities has been curbed, constrained and curtailed by creeping Treasury controls. Scotland’s money has been progressively divided into different pots with restricted uses, without any consultation.
In the last year 12 per cent of Scotland’s budget was restricted by Westminster and the Chancellor’s recent budget statement took away £54 million of cash for 2013-14, already allocated by the Scottish Parliament. It was replaced with loan and equity funding for projects outside the public sector that will have to be repaid to HM Treasury.
At the very moment people in Scotland want more responsibility to be held by Holyrood, Westminster parties are taking more and more of our discretion away. Promises of more powers ring decidedly hollow against the on-going encroachment on the powers we are supposed to already have.
And, with the Chancellor’s Spending Review to be announced this week, I expect Westminster will not only impose yet more cuts, it will also raid Scotland’s powers and impose yet more constraints.
Wednesday’s review will demonstrate yet again that there are real costs for individuals, businesses and families across Scotland from Westminster decisions.
With the powers of independence we could build on our firm financial foundations to protect public services, promote those growth sectors where we have comparative advantage and encourage greater cohesion in society which we know is a driver of economic growth. The alternative is a Westminster system that the evidence shows isn’t working for Scotland. «
John Swinney MSP is cabinet secretary for finance, employment and sustainable growth


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Inspired by hunting season, Steamboat cuisine in late fall is all about wild game.
After the fall harvest has long since passed and the first snow has already blanketed the soil, farm to table cooking turns from local produce to wild game. This is especially true for private chefs like Dave Demos, owner of Ski Town Gourmet, who can take liberties with hunted fish and game that isn’t possible in a restaurant’s commercial kitchen. “Wild game has creatively shaped my culinary style,” says Demos, who moved to Steamboat from Maine in 1997. “Cooking for my family and friends with Rocky Mountain ingredients was something I quickly began to enjoy.”
Wild game is to Colorado what fresh seafood is to a coastal town, evoking a literal translation of the flavor of the land. “The flavor profile of the meat mimics the area where the animal is from,” Demos says. “Like the terra firma of a grape varietal, you can taste whatever the animal was eating, whether it’s the sarvis berries of a quail or the sage that can come through in elk, it really brings that natural flavor profile you don’t find in grocery meats.” To prepare a meal for in-home fine dining, Demos treats wild game using fat and acid to balance out the gamey flavor that might be off-putting to someone who isn’t used to it. Think: bacon wrapped pheasant with balsamic mushroom glaze or elk summer sausage served with pickled peppers and gorgonzola cheese.
When handled and prepared properly, wild game is a big part of the Steamboat experience. Not to be confused with a delicacy that might require a more adventurous palate, wild game is an integral part of Steamboat’s ranching history and vast wilderness—easy on the eyes and the stomach but even better, filling for the soul.
The crown jewel for Colorado hunters, these large and beautiful animals provide ample quantities of meat. Its flavor profile is similar to beef but leaner and with subtle earthy notes of grass or berry, depending on where the elk was grazing, that lends a subtle complexity that isn’t found in grocery store meats. “Because it’s leaner, it’s much harder to cook,” Demos says. “I like to serve it rare to medium-rare.” Also similar to beef, the preparation of the elk is going to depend entirely on the cut. “The tenderloin is going to be the best, like the filet minion of elk,” Demos says. He likes to sear it rare with a demi glaze and wine sauce with mushrooms. Sausage is another great preparation for elk, and Demos says one of his biggest sellers in the elk and cherry sausage appetizer he serves with sweet cherry peppers and gorgonzola cheese.
Another lean meat, bison requires careful preparation. Its mild flavor lends itself to a blank canvas for seasoning similar to chicken. “In summer I grill a lot of bison steaks and I’ll play with different South American or Southwestern flavor profiles, like chimichurri or a roasted tomato ancho chili.” Demos doesn’t believe in using marinades for bison or other wild game because he says it masks the natural flavors too much, opting instead for dry rubs and simple preparation on the grill or a quick pan sear to get a little char but without overcooking.
Colorado is known for its gold medal waters, a designation based on the number of trout that occupy the rivers. Steamboat fishermen can find these jewel-toned fish in the Yampa River as well as in Steamboat Lake and Stagecoach Reservoir. A light buttery fish with a nutty finish, it also mimics the environment it’s from. “The most important thing to consider when preparing fresh trout is that it has to be eaten the day it’s caught,” Demos says. “The trout in Steamboat Lake are pinker and more delicate because they feed on crayfish, and of course any fast moving fish that comes from cold water like our rivers is going to be good.” He likes to keep it simple, cooking filets on the grill with just a little lemon and dill (use foil if you don’t have a flat top) garnished with capers and fresh tomatoes. The hard part? Fileting the fish and getting all those tiny bones out, but well worth the effort in the end.
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“Wild birds go with anything,” Demos says. “Salad, grains, any vegetable, any sauce. It’s kind of like chicken. You can do anything with it.” These smaller, more delicate birds have higher fat content than chicken, and the skin provides a natural casing. Demos likes to cook the birds wrapped in bacon on the grill for added moisture from the fat and to give it that saltiness. In the fall, he loves to do berry sauces and in summer he’ll make skewers with grilled jalapeno. Now that’s something to tweet about.
Contact Dave by visiting the Ski Town Gourmet website.

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FCI S.A.S. is a world leader in the development of a wide range of ophthalmic surgical devices. Since the company’s inception in 1984, the innovative developments of FCI have helped physicians to solve problems related to epiphora, dry eye, eyelids, and orbital surgery, thanks to a wide range of innovative ophthalmic devices and reusable instruments.
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Paul McCartney’s $2.3 Million Wedding Included Renting a Remote Irish Castle
Paul McCartney is one of the most famous musicians in the world. As a founding member of the Beatles, McCartney first rose to fame as one of the most popular members of the world’s ultimate boy band.
After the group disbanded, McCartney continued to work in the music business, writing and releasing many successful singles all on his own.
Given McCartney’s superstar status, it makes sense that there would be a ton of interest in his personal life, and over the years, McCartney has been the subject of thousands of tabloid headlines. In the early 2000s, the English singer became notorious for his extravagant wedding to model Heather Mills — and fans are still talking about the ceremony to this day.
Paul McCartney was married to Linda Eastman for years
When McCartney was in the Beatles, he was known as the cute one. Therefore, fans followed his personal life with great interest and loved learning every detail about his longtime relationship with Jane Asher.
Still, McCartney didn’t marry until 1969, when he tied the knot with photographer Linda Eastman. The two went on to have one of the most successful romances in music history.
They had four children together and formed the popular band Wings. McCartney and Eastman remained happily married until 1989 when Eastman tragically died from breast cancer complications.
Although McCartney was devastated after the loss of his longtime partner, he eventually re-entered the dating scene — although his new love interest would ultimately prove to be the total opposite of Eastman.
Paul McCartney’s extravagant second wedding
In 1999, McCartney met model Heather Mills. At the time, McCartney was still mourning the loss of his wife, but he and Mills enjoyed immediate chemistry, and they began dating.
In 2001, the two got engaged. Their 2002 wedding was one of the most extravagant ceremonies of the decade and took place in a remote castle in Ireland. They welcomed around 300 guests and had Indian food catered in for the luxurious reception. All in all, the wedding reportedly cost McCartney around $2.3 million.
In 2003, McCartney and Mills welcomed a daughter named Beatrice. However, the marriage proved to be a ticking time bomb, and they separated in 2006, amidst reports that Mills didn’t get along with McCartney’s older daughter, designer Stella McCartney.
The divorce made Mills a media pariah, and to this day, McCartney fans still speak disparagingly of the former model.
Is Paul McCartney still married?
Several years after his divorce from Mills, McCartney started dating New York-based businesswoman Nancy Shevell. McCartney had reportedly known Shevell for years prior to beginning a romantic relationship with her.
Shevell is much more low-key than Mills and has kept a low profile since beginning her romance with McCartney.
In late 2011, the two tied the knot in a civil ceremony. McCartney’s third wedding proved to be remarkably different than his marriage to Mills, especially in terms of cost — the civil ceremony featured just thirty witnesses and probably only cost McCartney a few hundred dollars, maximum.
Perhaps the simplicity of the ceremony has brought McCartney and Shevell good luck. The two are still married to this day, and by all accounts, are very happy together.
McCartney continues to play gigs around the world and to work on his music and is showing no signs of slowing down, even at the age of seventy-eight. As for Shevell, she continues to remain mostly behind the scenes, working on her own career and providing support for her famous husband as well.

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In Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia, people crowd towns and cities to escape drought. Now food is short and prices are high. Smart gardens can capture and use water efficiently to quickly grow nutritious vegetables. Reach 500+ families with good vegetable seeds and resources like water tanks, drip irrigation, and skills training. Most gardeners are organized in women’s saving groups whose focus is to make their communities ever more resilient as the climate grows ever more uncertain.
Due to persistent drought, areas served by our partners in Kenya and Ethiopia are suffering crisis-level food shortage. Rivers are dried up, livestock are dying, and people crowd towns to find needed supplies. Farming large plots becomes impossible as water grows more scarce. Women have unequal access to resources already; a regional crisis can further harm women’s safety from violence and their capacity to support and feed their families.
Small gardens can give much-needed food and income. By working with women’s groups who already pool resources and cooperate, we ensure maximum gain from investment in good seeds, water harvesting, irrigation supplies, compost baskets, and training. Used with care, one water storage system can extend the growing season for 50 families. Vegetable sales help the whole community and generate cash. At the same time, the program develops local leaders and puts economic power into women’s hands.
Climate change is a daily reality in the Horn of Africa; nobody views the current crisis as an isolated event. In villages and cities alike there is a clarion call for new strategies to build community resilience, reduce dependence on aid, and develop lasting, locally-run strong social and economic ties. Vegetable gardens persist as a source of life-affirming income and nutrition that adapts to change.
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The summer in Florida is much worse than the winter. It is generally correct that it’s possible to fly all year long, but in winter we have almost all day, and in summer we can have only about 2-3 hours or nothing at all.
I used to thunderstorms after about 2-3pm almost every day: they are predictable, and they are visible from a long distance. I used to the fact that heavy rain right now does not mean that in about an hour the weather will become flyable again. Flight planning in summer can be very interesting.
Today it was extremely hot. The only available airplane for today was N4642J, the one painted in black. I decided to fly IFR, just for practice: the weather is good.
Preflight and runup checks were OK. In a climb I contacted ATC and activated my flight plan. At about 4000 feet oil temperature raised almost to the red zone. I cancelled my flight plan, reduced power for better cooling and turned back. Just in case I was checking fields nearby, but in case of engine failure I had about 8 minutes, which was enough to fly to a home base from my altitude.
Fortunately the engine was still alive, and even the oil temperature started to drop. At about 5 miles to the airport I started to prepare for a normal landing with some altitude margin in case of engine failure.
The engine did not quit, I made a normal landing and taxied to the ramp. But I don’t think that it is a good idea to fly this airplane without further inspection, especially for a cross-country flights, so I left a red ticket for maintenance guys.

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Career pathways for pharmacy technicians
Being a pharmacy technician is a fulfilling and rewarding career, and furthermore, pharmacy technicians are always in demand, according to Claire Steele, President of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK).
Growing numbers of pharmacy technicians are taking up senior positions in the NHS. Ms Steele explains,
“In the NHS there is a hierarchical structure for pharmacy technicians, generally from band 4 to band 7. However, there are now many pharmacy technicians in higher-banded posts and we are seeing an increase in the number of posts where a pharmacy technician or pharmacist is eligible to apply. The higher-banded posts tend to be where a pharmacy technician is responsible for delivering services and setting the strategic direction. To demonstrate the skills required for this you usually have to be able to evidence working at a regional or a national level – working with APTUK does actually provide that and we’ve seen many of our previous executive committee members go on to achieve great roles.”
One example here is medicines procurement. Until recently medicines procurement services were mainly run by pharmacists but now, in some places in England, pharmacy technicians are running medicines procurement services, often not just for one hospital but for a Trust.
Currently, there is not a clear career pathway for pharmacy technicians because of the variety of roles and sectors in which pharmacy technicians can work. “While this means there is ample opportunity for individual pharmacy technicians to forge a successful career it does mean that there’s often a lack of advanced training opportunities for pharmacy technicians”, Ms Steele acknowledges. However, more opportunities are opening up for pharmacy technicians and many now choose to undertake Master’s degrees or PhDs to advance their careers. Typically, these are focused on leadership and management topics.
Ms Steele says:
“I would say being a pharmacy technician is a fulfilling and rewarding career. There’s a very high demand for pharmacy technicians and ample employment opportunities and actually most pharmacy technicians stay within the profession. Many pharmacy technicians start their career as pharmacy support staff and this provides a good grounding for a career as a pharmacy technician, particularly, if …. you want to understand more about how medicines work. But you do also need to make sure that you have the minimum educational requirements to train to be a pharmacy technician. I just want to add that being a pharmacy technician is not the same as being a dispenser – you are expected to use your knowledge and skills to directly support patients with their medicines and you have to maintain your professional development as a registered healthcare professional. So, [I’d] say to any young person out there, if you’re interested in a career as a pharmacy technician, I suggest you take the opportunity to talk to pharmacy technicians, visit a pharmacy and make sure that you research the requirements around professional registration…. The other thing that I would like to say as well is that as a professional I feel it’s important to join and work with professional leadership bodies and APTUK offers free membership to pre-registration training pharmacy technicians and a special early years’ rate upon registration.”
International Pharmacy Technician Day
APTUK President, Claire Steele’s message:
“Every year we celebrate International Pharmacy Technician Day and I would like to take the opportunity to thank every pharmacy technician across the UK for their hard work and dedication. The future is bright for pharmacy technicians and I, for one, am excited to see what comes next in our journey”.
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A New Gripper for Mini Max01 Jul 2011
I was never satisfied with the simple gripper we had put on the Mini Maxwell prototypes.
It took a bit of time to actually sit down and create the gripper I wanted, but I've now
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The Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program expired on December 31st, 2023. We are no longer taking contributions for the program.
The Illinois General Assembly failed to vote on or take any action to extend the Tax Credit Scholarship Program. Their inaction means the program expired on December 31, 2023. This result is extremely disappointing, most notably, for the more than 9,600 children across Illinois who now face the distress of possibly having to leave their best-fit school next school year. Also, there are over 25,000 students on waitlists anxiously hoping to receive this critical support – a Tax Credit Scholarship – enabling them to continue in their best fit school for the 2023-2024 school year.
By donating, you have helped more deserving children benefit from this life changing program and helped schools prepare for increased financial assistance that will be needed next year. With your fearless support and encouragement, we will find the resources to meet the needs of families facing this injustice. Our goal is to keep these deserving children in Big Shoulders Fund schools, of whom nearly 3,500 are on the waiting list, so they can realize all the benefits of a quality, values-based education which data shows puts them on trajectories toward brighter futures and becoming good citizens.
About the Program
The Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program, made possible by the Illinois Invest in Kids Act, provided donors a unique opportunity to contribute to scholarships that helped lower-income families send their children to private schools — while reducing their own tax bill on dollars otherwise owed to the state. Big Shoulders Fund was approved by the Illinois Department of Revenue to participate as a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) through this program.
The program enables individuals and corporations to reserve Illinois income tax credits based on contributions made to SGOs. The organizations then provide scholarships for eligible students to attend nonpublic schools, with priority given to low-income students. Taxpayers may apply 75 percent of the total contributed as a tax credit against their Illinois income tax bill. For example, a taxpayer making a $1,000 qualified contribution would be awarded a $750 tax credit. The credits are capped at $1 million per taxpayer per year.


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This is a very welcome addition to the study of dress in antiquity. While studies of clothing, bodily adornment and the body language of antiquity are becoming more frequent, a volume that considers the role of religious dress and the religious meanings of dress among Jews and Christians takes this research in new directions.
Theodore Ziolkowski has been writing in the fields of German literature (especially Hermann Hesse) and comparative literature for some 50 years. One of his abiding interests has been an examination of what happens to the mythology, themes and plots embedded in works of ancient literature when modern writers and other artists encounter them.

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If you are dreaming for indelible Rajasthan trip, it is one of the biggest states in India, it is situated in the northwestern side of the country, known for its scenic beauty, resplendent places and forts and vital festivals the lustre surroundings this land never fails to affect its visitors. Also known as the land of the king, Rajasthan manifests its historical part along with the combat-marred, heritage, pride and custom of the Rajput battler. With a visit to this exclusive destination, you will also get a chance to the miracle at its architectural heritage, involving Kumbhalgarh Fort, Amber Palace and much more. You can get to experience a typical Indian process of life with mixed traditions and cultures that make this destination marvellous. That’s why most people dream to explore Best Rajasthan Tour Packages. Folk music and conventional dances like Kathputli and Ghoomar, which are an essential part of a Rajasthani tradition, never fail to gratify the tourist with their innovative forms, Rajasthani food as varied as its people and cultures, offers delicious food, involving spicy curries cooked in delectable Indian spices. Dal Bati Churma, Laal Maas and kachoris are an essential part of Rajasthani food. Rajasthan also serves as a haven for consumerists with its local street markets selling cultural craftworks convinced with a craft like a tie-dye, block prints, Sanganer prints, Zari embroidery, blue pottery etc. so, if you are in search of vacation then it will be right option to choose best Rajasthan tour packages.
Places to enjoy in Rajasthan
Jaipur- Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan, it is also known as the Pink city. Amidst the anarchic streets and colourful bazaars, you can experience the exalted past of this beautiful city. The city is home to impressive forts palaces like Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal City Palace, Nahargarh fort and more. Additional, the city is home to two important UNESCO World Heritage Sites- Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar. The city also formulates the world’s biggest free formal festival, Jaipur Literature Festival, which is a pleasure to the entire literature admirer around the world.
Pushkar- Pushkar has situated 16 Km from Ajmer, it is one of the earliest cities in India. Interpolated by hillocks on three sides, it tempts a lot of observation, given its engrossing mythological history and architectural heritage. It serves as an important excursion site for Hindus as it is home to the only temple devoted to Lord Brahma, one of the holy trilogy of Hinduism. Pushkar Lake for Hindus also serves as a chief captivation. The town is also popular for its picturesque Camel Fair, which attracts the good numeral of travellers, twain domestic and international.
Jodhpur- Jodhpur is known as the Blue City, Jodhpur is one of the popular places to visit in Rajasthan. It is the second biggest city in Rajasthan and offers an impressive picturesque to the visitors with most its architectonics –places, forts, havelies, temples and even houses –coloured in dissimilar shades of blue. This captivating city is a perfect combination of Modern and cultural elements. You can explore the admiration and sites fixed on its land, involving Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, Mehrangarh Fort, and Ghanta Ghar. Mehrangarh Fort is one of the vast forts in India. It is one of the most memorable captivations in Jodhpur.
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With the series finale this Sunday, we're getting ready to say goodbye to the lovely ladies of The L Word.
With the series finale this Sunday, we're getting ready to say goodbye to the lovely ladies of The L Word. After six dynamic seasons, the characters have gone through so many ups and downs, but one thing has remained constant: their amazing clothes. Sexy, daring, and always fashionable. To celebrate the ladies' amazing wardrobes, we're giving away some of the actual clothes from The L Word!
From now until Sunday, March 15, you can enter to win one of four dresses worn by one of your favorite actresses from The L Word. There's a gorgeous Gucci number worn by Marlee Matlin, a strapless Dolce and Gabbana dress seen on Malaya Rivera Drew, a Tory Burch sequined dress that shimmered on Pam Grier, and a Paul Smith swing dress, which Leisha Hailey wore. To enter, all you have to do is log in to TeamSugar (if you're not a member, register now) and add a look of your own to any post on CelebStyle (see how after the jump). You'll be entered for every look you create, so there are plenty of chances to win! Be creative and check out the official rules here.
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Owl babies - Autumn 1
this week we have started to explore the story ‘Owl Babies’. We started on our imagination studio where we could immerse ourselves in the Forrest and listen to the sounds of the owls. We have talked about the owls and what happened in the story and then we created some great vocabulary lists together as a class. Check out our amazing work!


High Current, Low Cost, Point-of-Load Converter Module for USB-C and distributed power management applications
Silvertel announces the launch of Ag7010, 10A POL Converter, optimised for operation with USB‑C (PD) voltages at 9V, 12V or 20V and further strengthening its reputation for producing innovative power management modules.
Designed to provide a configurable 3.0V to 12.7V output with a conversion efficiency of >97%, this small footprint, highly efficient module packs a big punch, ideal for low loss systems and well-suited for distributed power applications.
The Ag7010 possesses a wide input voltage range of 8V to 24V, delivering up to 10Amps of output current to provide a non-isolated, low noise, low ripple output. Thanks to its high operating efficiency, this module is the ideal choice for USB-C Thunderbolt/Lightning interconnected systems required to run on tight power budgets.
The Ag7010 can be controlled and monitored via on-board I2C providing a very flexible and versatile power device. The module is available in a surface mount, ultra-small outline package, measuring only 37mm (L) x 14mm (W) x 7mm (H) which can be easily reflowed onto the host PCB, enabling close thermal coupling and excellent thermal management to be achieved.
In addition, the Ag7010 is equipped with under and over-voltage lock-out, output enable, over-current and thermal protection to provide a robust and reliable power supply solution. Operating over the industrial temperature range as standard and requiring few external components, a feature synonymous with Silvertel’s range of power management modules, the transition from CAD to approved hardware is a very simple, low cost and risk-free step to take.
Designed and manufactured in the UK, and fully RoHS and WEEE compliant, the Ag7010 complements Silver Telecom's extensive range of low cost but highly featured power management modules.
Product is available now from all Silvertel distributors, and an easy to use Evaluation board – EvalAg7010 – can also be purchased to help design engineers make a thorough assessment of the device.


He has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford after admitting he loves working with Jose Mourinho and speculation has only grown as he looks set to leave Real Madrid.
Varane has been a long-term target of the Portuguese boss as he hopes to strengthen his defensive options this summer with another central defender a likely purchase following the club’s injury crisis this season.
He claimed he’s looking for a club that will give him first-team minutes and it’s a massive boost as United could finally land their man.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 2, 2017
Mourinho tried to bring him to Old Trafford last summer when he initially took over from Louis van Gaal, but Varane was committed to making his future work at Madrid under Zinedine Zidane.
United will be looking for a new defender this summer to partner Eric Bailly and Mourinho will be trying to push through a deal for Varane as he builds a side capable of challenging for silverware in the Premier League and Champions League.


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Las Vegas is a great face paced game that plays in 30 minutes or less. It scales nicely, and there isn't much downtime between turns. There's a little strategy, but don't overthink it. You're looking to win majority for a casino with a decent payout. Ranges across a couple of rounds to even out the dice luck a little. It's an earlier edition of the 2017 edition of this game.
How to play Deja Vu II: Lost in Las Vegas. Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse. Deja Vu II: Lost in Las Vegas Description. In this follow-up set in the late 1940s our hard-boiled hero Theodore 'Ace' Harding once again regains consciousness, this time in a room at the Las Vegas Lucky Dice Hotel and Casino. It soon becomes apparent.Lost in Vegas board game. It's also a hilarious adult party game. It's also a hilarious adult party game. Include gameboard, 6 plastic pawns, 30 cards (6 character cards, 6 action cards, 9 location cards, 9 mystery cards), hotel key sleeve, clock spinner, notepad, 2 dice, and game rules.The Clue Lost in Vegas game is a funny adult twist on classic Clue gameplay SOLVE THE MYSTERY: Your friend, Buddy, went missing during a reunion trip to Vegas; now you have to figure out who the last person was to see him, where they were, and what they were doing FUNNY GAME FOR ADULTS: Inspired by classic Clue gameplay, players try to eliminate the suspects and solve the mystery to win BEAT.
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Escape Reality Las Vegas hosts games played in real life. You and your team of 2 to 6 players have just 60 minutes to escape one of our highly immersive themed escape rooms. You’ll battle against time to solve puzzles, overcome challenges and defeat your doubts. All of our rooms are private games, which means you won’t be sharing your fun with strangers! BOOK ONLINE TODAY. CALL (702) 577.
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Playtech, one of the leaders in the field, is the company behind the games at Casino Las Vegas. Playtech has over two decades of experience in the casino industry and uses this to develop extremely high quality games that are enjoyed by players across the world. Over the years, Playtech has been recognised with multiple awards such as the Best Digital Industry Supplier at the 2016 Global.
Concerts in Las Vegas in 2020. Find tickets to all live music, concerts, tour dates and festivals in and around Las Vegas. Currently there are 1521 upcoming events.
One list fought its way through 10 games undefeated to take the trophy at LVO. Take a look at the list and how it works. Over 10 rounds and three days, one player took the trophy home out of the roughly 800 who played in the 40K Championships.
Lost Games Escape rooms is the number one escape game center in Las Vegas with a single continuous story line. We bring the best in puzzles and set design, creating a memorable experience and atmosphere for you and your team. In this exit game, you're introduced to a multi-chapter series where you will unravel the story and secrets of this experience. Once in our facility, your group will be.
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When casinos shut down, not only were tourists unseen on the Las Vegas Strip, but jobs were temporarily lost. Treasure Island took the months off to remodel and fix the property, adjusting the.
Las Vegas is Nevada’s largest city and one of the country’s most popular tourist hubs. Evidence of nomadic Paleo-Indian tribes tracing back 10,000 years was uncovered in the area where the city stands today, but the very first non-native American to happen here was Mexican scout Rafael Rivera. The latter adventured off the beaten Spanish trail used at the time to travel to Los Angeles, the.
As a city that’s surrounded by land, Las Vegas doesn’t have any real beaches to call its own. The nearest is in Los Angeles, which is nearly a four-hour drive away. But, since it’s in the middle of the Mojave Desert, there’s plenty of sand to go around. A couple of the hotels have made good use of it, moulding it into their own manmade beaches, and accessorising them with the likes of.

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Rights watchdog, Amnesty International, said at least 38 #EndSARS protesters were killed by security agents in various parts of the country on Tuesday.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Country Director in Nigeria, Osai Ojigho, the group alleged that 12 persons were killed in the Lekki and Alausa areas of the state.
According to Amnesty, like in previous killings, security agents hid some of the protesters’ corpses.
It said 56 people had been reportedly killed since the #EndSARS protest began last week.
The rights watchdog urged the Federal Government to investigate the killings.
The statement read: “An on-the-ground investigation by Amnesty International has confirmed that the Nigerian Army and police killed at least 12 peaceful protesters yesterday (Tuesday) at two locations in Lagos.
“The killings took place in Lekki and Alausa where thousands were protesting police brutality as part of the #EndSARS movement.”
Amnesty said evidence gathered from eyewitnesses, video footage, and hospital reports confirmed that between 6.45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the Nigerian military opened fire on thousands of people who were peacefully calling for good governance and an end to police brutality.
It added: “Witnesses at the Lekki protest grounds told Amnesty international that soldiers arrived at about 6:45 p.m. local time on Tuesday evening and opened fire on #EndSARS protesters without warning.
“Eyewitnesses at Alausa protest ground said they were attacked by a team of soldiers and policemen from the Rapid Response Squad Unit at about 8:00 p.m., leaving at least two people dead and one critically injured.
“Opening fire on peaceful protesters is a blatant violation of people’s rights to life, dignity, freedom of expression, and peaceful assembly. Soldiers clearly had one intention – to kill without consequences.”
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Review: Identity: Contemporary Identity Politics and the Struggle for Recognition by Francis Fukuyama — the big ideological shifts shaking our world
An academic superstar’s primer on a powerful but controversial idea
We are living through a great political flip: the old ideological politics of left and right, focused on arguments over the role of the state, equality and taxation, are in fast retreat. Instead, there has been a great advance of what most people now call “identity politics”, which is essentially a struggle for status and respect by groups as different as white Americans in the flyover states and Muslim migrants in Denmark.
Francis Fukuyama puts it this way: “In the 20th century politics had been defined on a left-right spectrum by economic issues, with the left wanting more equality and the right greater freedom. By contrast, today’s left focuses more on promoting the interests of a wide variety of groups perceived as being marginalised —

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The Town of Amherst is pleased to announce being recently awarded $825,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). DHCD made 45 awards across the State through a competitive application process for the 2021 CDBG program.
CDBG funding can be used for a variety of projects that benefit low-and moderate-income residents such as housing, public infrastructure improvements and social services.
The Town would like to acknowledge the hard work of the CDBG Advisory Committee to thoughtfully review and recommend project proposals, the agencies that submitted applications, and the public that offered support.
As Governor Charlie Baker said in the State’s announcement, “Community Development Block Grants have been critical to our efforts to support communities across the Commonwealth.”
Amherst’s CDBG funding will be used to support important and exciting projects such as the Amherst Survival Center Food Pantry, youth mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters, adult education offered by The Literacy Project, family stabilization services with Family Outreach of Amherst and funding to Amherst Community Connections to assist those experiencing homelessness.
The 2021 CDBG program will also support the development of a trail system on Hickory Ridge that connects the East Hadley Road neighborhood with the Pomeroy Village Center, new accessible sidewalks and crosswalks along Kellogg Avenue, and exterior improvements to units at the Amherst Housing Authority.
The Town is currently looking for volunteers from Amherst to join the Amherst CDBG Advisory Committee. The 7 member committee meets every one to two months to oversee the public process to identify service priorities, target areas, and review of applications and project implementation. Those interested can submit an application at www.amherstma.gov/caf
The CDBG Advisory Committee is also seeking public input on service priorities for the 2022-2023 funding year. Please visit www.engageamherst.org/2022cdbg to answer their short survey.


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Quango cull “botched” says committee
The Westminster Government’s high profile “bonfire of the quangos” will do little to reduce costs or improve transparency, while the process itself has been “poorly managed”, according to the influential Commons public administration committee. Bernard Jenkin, the Conservative chairman of the cross-party committee when even further, saying the initiative had been “botched”.
The Government announced in October that 192 of the 901 existing quangos and other statutory bodies would be scrapped, including the Audit Commission, while a further 118 would be merged. Claims made by Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude that the reorganisation would save the Treasury at least £1bn per year were described by the committee as “probably exaggerated”.
The committee’s report, Shrinking the Quango State, criticised the tests used to judge the quangos as "hopelessly unclear".
"The current approach is not going to deliver significant cost savings or result in greater accountability," it said. "There was no meaningful consultation, the tests the review used were not clearly defined and the Cabinet Office failed to establish a proper procedure."
Francis Maude responded to the report this morning, standing by the £1bn savings claim and arguing the initiative was aimed more at improving transparency and accountability than simply saving money.


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Not That Boston: Bar-Going Guys Repair City Bike Rack
It seems like an unbelievable story: after a night out partying, four Boston guys spent considerable time and energy repairing, not destroying, a public bike rack. According to the BBC, the rack was damaged when a car backed into it several weeks earlier, and though it had been reported, officials hadn’t gotten around to fixing it. Cameras witnessed the men conspiring for a while before pushing and pulling on the bent bike loop to move it back into place. The footage quickly went viral, attracting several news write-ups. Amazing!
… Then you read more carefully and figure out that these men are from Boston, Lincolnshire in the United Kingdom.
Gawker commenters were among those who enjoyed finding creative (offensive?) ways of saying “Ohhhh, Boston, England. Because, yeah, that’d never happen in our Boston.”
But actually, it seems to have shocked the British Bostonians who viewed the footage, too. The BBC quotes a pleasantly surprised town official:
Councilor Stephen Woodliffe, from Boston Borough Council, said he had found it “remarkable” as he watched the men on the CCTV footage.
“Young people often get a bad press and this shows there are some who want to contribute to their society and do the right thing,” he said.
“It shows young people acting in a very positive and constructive manner and shows they have a good and responsible attitude to what’s happening in their town.
“Their actions were very public spirited and impressive.”
Hey, maybe this could become a thing on our side of the ocean. Just have bar-goers check Citizens Connect on their way home from the bars to see if anything needs doing.


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i ordered the traxxas one a few weeks ago but my lhs said it will take awhile to get here
so last week i bought this one on ebay should be here next week
not sure if its better or what compared to the traxxas one
any feed back would be nice thanks
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I dont know growler87 that looks pretty bizarre looking to me, LOL. tell us hows it handles your truck when you get it on.
humay has left the building, peace.
i just asked the guy about the rear one if it needs any mods to put it on i bought just the front one thinking its like the traxxas u have to do changes to the back of the car
the sway bars look awesome 3 soft med hard
more money then the traxxas but more options too
on another forum they say its the best swaybars but nothing about the rear one
most of them just have the front one
i will have both swaybars traxxas and bizarre i will try them both
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That is actually a Hot Racing sway bar kit. Bizarre Hobbies is just the seller. Just a FYI.
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i saw the HR on it but wasnt sure
getting the graphite clutch pads too from the same guys
ok the rear ones needs no modification got that and the pads


World Bulletin / News Desk
Syrian rebels took control of two major crossings on the border with Turkey and the main Abu Kamal post on the border with Iraq on Thursday, the first time opponents of President Bashar al-Assad have seized posts on the country's frontiers.
Hakim al-Zamili, head of the security and defence committee in the Iraqi parliament, told a local television station that rebels were in control of the Abu Kamal border crossing, on the Damascus-Baghdad highway and one of the most important trade routes in the Middle East.
A Syrian rebel fighter and a opposition spokesman said fighters seized control of the customs and immigration buildings on the Syrian side of the northern Turkish frontier gate of Bab al-Hawa and activists said the Jarablus crossing also fell into rebel hands.
Rebels have tried to seize Bab al-Hawa, a vital commercial crossing, for 10 days but managed to oust soldiers after heavy fighting on Thursday, the rebel said.
Footage that activists said was filmed at Bab al-Hawa showed rebels climbing onto the roofs of buildings at the crossing and tearing up a poster of Assad.
"The army withdrew," a rebel fighter who would only be identified as Abu Ali told Reuters on the Turkish side of the border, where he was being treated for wounds. "The crossing is under our control - they withdrew their armoured vehicles."
Ahmad Zaidan, spokesman for an opposition group called the Higher Council of the Revolution's Leadership, said rebels were already in charge of large areas around the border crossing.
The reported seizure of Bab al-Hawa, opposite the Turkish Cilvegozu gate in Hatay province, comes after the rebels said they were forced to withdraw earlier on Thursday after they attacked the gate, guarded by some 200 troops, but had to pull back when government helicopters were called in.
The raid was also meant to provide an opportunity for opposition sympathisers among the government soldiers to defect.
The rebels had planned for 80 soldiers to defect but only 14 managed to escape, Zaidan said. Most defections, he said, were pre-planned and sympathetic soldiers would know of an impending rebel attack.
The border crossing was closed after the attack and around 40 Syrian and Saudi trucks lined up on the Turkish side were unable to cross.
While cross-border trade and traffic has been greatly reduced as violence inside Syria has increased, border gates along the 910-km (560-mile) Turkey-Syria border have largely remained open and vehicles have been free to cross.
At Jarablus, 400 km (250 miles) northwest of Damascus, activists said military and intelligence personnel pulled out from the nearby border town of Ain al-Arab, inhabited by members of Syria's Kurdish minority.
In neighbouring Iraq, Zamili urged the Iraqi government to send extra troops to the border, al-Iraqiya television said.
Iraq said earlier this month it had reinforced security along its 680 km (420 miles) desert border with Syria, making it Iraq's most heavily guarded frontier.
A local police official at the Sinjar border crossing in northern Iraq said it was still under Syrian government army control: "We have heard no shooting, nothing has changed."
The border raids came as rebels clashed with troops loyal to Assad in Damascus and a day after a bomb attack on a security meeting in the Syrian capital killed three of the president's closest allies.
Turkey, which has called on Assad to step down, is giving sanctuary to opposition members and fighters on its soil and is providing shelter to more than 40,000 Syrian refugees fleeing violence at home.
"It's regrettable that the citizens of the countries on the list have never participated in any act of terrorism against the US and yet they are being punished for acts of terrorism by citizens of other countries which are not on the list," said Zarif.
"We consider such threats against the Syrian leadership to be unacceptable," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists.
The White House said the preparations were similar to those undertaken by the Assad regime ahead of an apparent chemical attack on a rebel-held town in April.
Since suffering stroke in 2014, Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has largely avoided state functions and public activities
"The disagreement with Qatar is a political and security dispute and has never been military," Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifa said on Twitter.
Netanyahu's cabinet voted Sunday to back out of the hard-won deal, provoking a flood of criticism and warnings it could damage Israel's relationship with the United States' influential Jewish community.
After Arab states arrayed against Qatar issue 13-point list of demands, resolution of crisis looks more distant than ever
Israel says it hits Syrian targets after projectiles fired from Syria landed on its territories
Women and men currently must pray separately at Jerusalem's Western Wall under strict interpretation of Jewish law.
Presidency pardons more than 1,000 prisoners for Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday
Media reports it advised Saudi citizens to avoid travelling to Turkey ‘baseless’, embassy says
Israeli military terms its attack in Syria 'a retaliatory' move to allegedly stop rocket attacks from Syria
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ratifies transfer of two Red Sea islands to Saudi sovereignty
Opposition party leader says US efforts over Israeli-Palestinian peace processes will fail
More than 200,000 suspected cholera cases have been reported in Yemen


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There’s no doubt this is a beautiful destination worthy of its social media fame. And yet I find myself wondering just how good a hike it really is. Perhaps the Instagram hype got the better of me? The lake is smaller than you might think. Getting there is a bit of a slog, albeit with great views on a clear day, and you may get baked or drenched as there is no tree cover. As logging roads go, it’s a good one but at the end of the day it’s still just 2-3 hours of hiking a logging road before you get to the interesting stuff. Blah. But I do really appreciate that fact that it’s somewhere new, a place I would otherwise never have visited, and a place that is still stunning to visit.
Whatever you think of this trail, take a moment to acknowledge the immense amount of excellent work put in by members of the BCMC who built (and are still building) this trail. A big thank-you to them! Stop and chat if you see them, and say thanks!
The trail is easy to follow and for the most part not difficult. Orange markers are common enough to keep you on track, even in the section through the boulders in the old burn area. However, the difficulty of the trail ramps up once the logging road ends, especially if wearing an overnight pack. First the boulder field mentioned previously. Then the section cut through the slide alder which still has some tricky rocks and slippery alder boughs and roots to climb over. Once into the forest the trail is still so new that the surface hasn’t settled and it can be slippery. Finally the steep climb up between the edge of the forest and a talus slope needs care. It’s not as bad or as long as the final climb to Wedgemount Lake, but in some ways it’s not dissimilar. The trail in the old-growth forest is still being worked on so it can only get better!
The old logging road is well cleared of alder, although on the upper sections you can expect to still get soaked when it’s wet. Expect multiple small creek-crossings as well as a couple of patches of squelchy mud on the lower section. Patchy snow currently begins just before the cabin and is present across much of the campground.
The route around the lake to the campground is well marked and takes a conservative line across some big boulders. Expect to take up to half an hour to get from the cabin to the campground. It’s not trivial, especially with wet snow and ice!
The campground is well appointed with at least 9 wooden tent pads and a gravelly overflow camping area that could probably take at least another 6-12 tents depending on how near you want to get to your neighbour. It has an outhouse, and three metal food caches. The caches have suffered under the winter snowpack, and the tops are all bowed in. Wooden inserts have been put inside to try and stop them getting worse. The outhouse is clean and even had hand sanitizer though I wouldn’t rely on it always being stocked. However, it’s clear that the urinal was put in by guys who are 6-foot something or other. I was just tall enough not to need a step, but there wasn’t much margin for error…
While the BCMC states that open campfires are not permitted, I didn’t see any signs and of course that meant that someone just had to have a campfire. For some reason it looked like they decided to build it really close to their tent pad. They may have been the same people whom we had to ask to turn off their music too. Sigh. The lake is in a natural amphitheatre that reflects sound really well so voices easily carry across the lake.
The Mamquam River FSR is rough and potholed but easily drivable in any car. The Skookum Creek FSR has a split personality with sections that are exceptionally smooth and others that are rough and loose. My impression is that this road is still bedding in and is not yet fully compacted, leading to a few sections where the top surface is being torn up very badly, especially on hills. There aren’t many water bars but they’re often in the worst of these torn-up sections making high clearance vital. We made it without any issue with our CR-V but a regular two-wheel drive vehicle may struggle especially when the road is wet, and that will only make the road even worse. I wished for a low-range gearbox on some of the hills too.
Nothing to report on the wildflower front. Just one lone fireweed plant still hanging on. We treated ourselves to a few of the remaining frosty blueberries that exploded as soon as any pressure was applied. Tasty but very messy! Fungi are out in force though with many varieties showing off.
Wildlife: pikas galore in the rocks around the lake, and in the talus slope on the final climb to the lake. It was a treat to hear their little squeaks! Also numerous tiny birds in the trees, and a couple of varied thrushes.
Distance: 20 km
Elevation gain: 700 m
In time… :-)
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Oooh I love your mirror-like photo!
I guess the lake is quite small, but I loved looking at it. It is such a pretty spot! I’m glad you made it there :)
BCMC are total stars for making such a good trail.
Thanks Josy! It was lovely that the lake was perfectly still for our arrival :-) We stopped and chatted with one of the trail builders and he seemed grateful that we appreciated the work on the trail.
Goodness they have been working hard! There were trail builders there when we went too (right at the start of the summer!) That’s a whole summer of hard work.
Thanks for your perspective on this hike. It’s still on my list after two failed attempts this summer (too much smoke and then car problems). Great photo!
Thanks! It *is* well worth doing, and probably best on a cool sunny day. I usually try not to pay attention to any hype surrounding destinations, but think it got the better of me at the time. However, now when I think back to that weekend I have good memories, despite the rain on the second day.
Josy (for some reason it won’t let me reply to your message…): yes they certainly have, and they’re not done yet either! It’s probably going to take another summer to finish it off… They were re-routing part of it last weekend having decided their original path was going to be too muddy.


There are cars that do not please buyers. The leading position here is the Toyota C-HR — at least according to Consumer Reports research. Let’s see what users of this model did not like.
Toyota C-HR is the brand’s bestseller. Everything indicates, however, that it is “one-time”. Customers will be reluctant to return to the showroom for this vehicle – at least the search results indicate this Consumer Reports. This model is the least satisfactory according to the latest version of the CR survey – only 29% of respondents would buy it again.
Where did this result come from? The answer to this question may surprise you.
The Toyota C-HR is trouble-free, but…
Not perfect. In terms of failure rate, it can’t be accused of anything – even if the C-HR collapses and burns, it will go away.
But uptime is only one side of the coin. Users of this car complain about a certain position behind the steering wheel and the lack of very comfortable seats. At the same time, a small fuel tank was placed in their eyes, which forced them to make frequent visits to gas stations. With urban use, this is not a burden, but long trips become a challenge.
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Another issue is space. There is no shortage of this, and the trunk is large. Toyota C-HR owners complain about the lack of light in the back of the body (massive pillars, small windows) and the very heavy trunk lid. This is especially annoying for the elderly. Interestingly, Toyota does not offer electrical opening and closing of the fifth door.
Other cars also underperformed in the US rankings
The Ford EcoSport ranked higher than the Toyota C-HR. This outdated structure surprises not only with its special appearance, but also with a very “peculiar” use of space. Interestingly, the Americans did not get the Puma – the B-crossover division of Ecosport is still there.
Customers were also unhappy with the Infiniti Q50 and Chevrolet Trax. This first model pales in comparison with the competition in terms of modern design, appearance and driving characteristics.
The reason for dissatisfaction in the United States is also due to a group of small jeeps – Renegade and Compass. Up to 46% of respondents will choose these cars again, mainly due to minor malfunctions, limited engine dynamics and high fuel consumption. Even in the United States, this thing is becoming an increasingly important factor influencing the choice of car. High fuel prices are starting to hurt abroad.
The rating closes with the KIA Forte, a car that partially equals our Ceed (but with a sedan body). 49% of respondents would never choose this car again.,
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This sounded very good from the local newspaper--have not tried it yet.
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I've always found the nutritional facts on this site to be WAY off. Although this soup is simple, it will be high in salt if you use a prepackaged soup base. Search Food.com or Google how to season a soup from scratch. I always buy my udon in plain packs, no soup base and make a curried udon soup.
- 4.92 ml vegetable oil
- 4-5 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into strips
- 1 stalk broccoli, broken into florets
- 212.62 g package udon noodles (Asian or ethnic section of supermarket) or 212.62 g package yakisoba noodles (Asian or ethnic section of supermarket)
- 295.73 ml boiling water
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- Heat the oil in a medium pan.
- Add the mushroom, garlic, red pepper and broccoli and stir fry until the veggies are beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the contents of the flavouring from the noodle pack and pour over the boiling water.
- Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes until just tender and boiling hot.


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Written by Plant With Purpose on February 22, 2010 in General
Here is a quick update of our recovery efforts in Haiti over the last week.
- Last Tuesday 24 families in Cherident were given rice and cooking oil.
- We made our first food delivery to Cornillon (part of Plant With Purpose’s northern border project). 18.5 tons of rice and 1,585 liters of cooking oil were distributed to 230 families in 5 communities.
- 22.7 tons of rice and 1,632 liters of oil were distributed in 14 communities in the Grande Colline region, including 1.5 tons of rice that were given to local authorities to distribute among community members who are not involved with Plant With Purpose’s programs.
- Food distribution began in Fonds Verrettes (southern Border Project) this weekend and will continue throughout the week.
- 7.6 tons of rice and 576 liters of oil were distributed among authorities from several Sections in the Leogane region.
- Plant With Purpose has distributed approximately 74.8 tons of rice and 11,125 liters of cooking oil in 45 of our member and 2 non-member communities.
Emergency Food Production:
- We have purchased 70,178 lbs of the 75,000 lbs of seed that we need for the project. 7,500 lbs of seeds came from the seed reserves we accumulated as farmers repaid 20% of the bean seeds that were given to them after the storms of 2008,
- Seed distribution began this week, and farmers will begin planting right away in order to produce nutritious food in the next crop cycle.
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A federal judge Monday refused to allow a lengthy delay in the sentencing of lobbyist Jack Abramoff, even though lawyers for both sides said the move could jeopardize a federal corruption investigation involving Congress and the Bush administration.
Abramoff attorney Abbe Lowell warned that the defense would disclose information about the ongoing corruption investigation to demonstrate the level of Abramoff’s cooperation, something that could affect Abramoff’s sentence in the fraud case.
“We will name names,” Lowell said by telephone at a hearing before U.S. District Judge Paul C. Huck. “That is not a good thing for law enforcement.”
The judge agreed to delay sentencing from March 16 to March 29, but he rejected a joint motion by federal prosecutors and attorneys for Abramoff and co-defendant Adam Kidan to hold off for at least 90 days.
“I just don’t want to get involved in a situation where it just goes on and on and on,” Huck said. “I don’t see any reason for postponing the sentencing.”
Huck said the government can always request a reduction in Abramoff’s sentence later and that he would likely allow both Abramoff and Kidan to remain free for a reasonable amount of time after they are sentenced.
Abramoff pleaded guilty Jan. 4 to charges that he and Kidan fabricated a fake wire transfer to make it appear they were putting a sizable chunk of their own money into the $147.5 million purchase of the SunCruz Casinos gambling fleet in 2000. Kidan pleaded guilty late last year.
Abramoff also pleaded guilty in January to charges stemming from an investigation into his ties to members of Congress and the Bush administration.
Both pleas deals require extensive cooperation from Abramoff in exchange for possible leniency at sentencing.
In the Florida case, Abramoff and Kidan both face a maximum of just over seven years in prison under federal sentencing guidelines.


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Moo Goo Gai Pan
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- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule, instant
- 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup pea pods, fresh (snow peas)
- 3⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄2 cup fresh mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 green onions (4 to 6)
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Partially freeze chicken; thinly slice into bite-sized strips.
- In small mixing bowl stir together the water, soy sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch, honey, and instant chicken bouillon granules; mix well.
- Slice the drained water chestnuts; set aside.
- Halve the pea pods crosswise; set aside.
- Slice the mushrooms and the green onion; set aside.
- Grate 2 teaspoons gingerroot; set aside.
- Heat the oil in wok over high heat.
- Add the chicken to wok and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove chicken.
- Add more oil, if necessary.
- Stir-fry water chestnuts, pea pods, mushrooms, green onions, and ginger for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Return chicken to wok.
- Stir the bouillon mixture and stir into chicken.
- Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
- Cover and cook 2 minutes more or until heated through.
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*So much better than take-out* - and SO easy, especially with the clear, step-by-step instructions. Although this does serve four, the two of us nearly finished it since it was SO good! The only change I made was to marinate the chicken in sesame oil and shao xing (sherry) wine. This makes lots of delicious sauce so be sure to make some rice!
Very good recipe! Since I needed to feed 4 adults and 2 toddlers I added 3 chicken breasts, which worked just fine. The flavour was quite nice, but I felt something was missing. Next time I may add some garlic, and perhaps a tiny bit of chili sauce for kick. I'll make this again. Thanks lazyme for posting.
Yum! This recipe took me longer then 35 minutes, I had trouble with the sauce and it didn't thicken up. I knew if I worked with the recipe longer I would have had it right, but I ran out of time and had to leave to get to work, so the sauce was very runny. I increased the serving to use five chicken breast and I think that's what went wrong. I had to substitute the fresh snow peas to green beans because the snow peas were out of season, otherwise I kept to the recipe. Other then the sauce this recipe was delicious. I served it with steam rice. Thank you lazyme - *Made for Zaar World Tour 4*
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