Bill O’Reilly asked folks to grade Obama on his first year in office. The results might surprise you.
January 28, 2010
We have been at war in Afghanistan longer than we were in WWII. It remains one of the major issues facing this country.
Today, representatives from 70 countries are meeting in London about Afghanistan, trying to find a way to unbury it from its mess.
Current top headlines from various news sites:
- BBC: “‘Tide must turn’ for Afghanistan”
- CNN: “Impact of Obama speech: Did it deliver?” No mention of the conference at all on the front page, not even in the “World” section.
- MSNBC: “Budget woes likely to crimp Obama jobs plan”. Conference is headline #3 below the fold in the “More News” section.
- Fox “News” (sp): “Renewing ‘Change’ Promise, Obama Tries to Reset Agenda”. Conference is tenth link down in the top section.
- NY Times: “A Dose of Reality, a Bid to Restore Magic”. Conference is first link below the fold.
January 27, 2010
Not all that SFW:
(thanks to Dolsen for the link)
If you’ve been wondering how much of the discontent with the health care bill is the bill itself and how much is the Dems’ (lack of) messaging about it, I submit this for your consideration:
Constituents appearing at health care town halls have even demanded that their members of Congress keep their “government hands off of Medicare.” Now, a new Public Policy Polling poll finds that millions of Americans do not realize that the federal government runs Medicare:
One poll question indicative of how difficult it is to gain public understanding on a complicated issue asked if respondents thought the government should ‘stay out of Medicare,’ something inherently impossible. 39% said yes.
Thanks to Jasper for the link.
January 26, 2010
It would be nice if this passes.
Requesting the Senate to adjust its rules to reflect the intent of the framers of the Constitution by amending the Senate’s filibuster rule, Rule 22, to facilitate the consideration of bills and amendments.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Whereas the Constitution requires a super majority in certain circumstances only and, in all other votes, a simple majority was intended to be sufficient…
Resolved, That the House of Representatives requests the Senate to adjust its rules to reflect the intent of the framers of the Constitution by amending the Senate’s filibuster rule, Rule 22, to facilitate the consideration of bills and amendments.
January 21, 2010
Sadly, this is not a parody:
The Supreme Court today overturned a century-old restriction on corporations using their money to sway federal elections and ruled that companies have a free-speech right to spend as much as they wish to persuade voters to elect or defeat candidates for Congress and the White House.
In a 5-4 decision, the court’s conservative bloc said corporations have the same 1st Amendment rights as individuals and, for that reason, the government may not stop corporations from spending freely to influence the outcome of federal elections.
At least now maybe George Will will shut the hell up.
January 20, 2010
Yesterday, Massachusetts elected a Senator who doesn’t believe in marriage equality. Yeah, sucks. So here, enjoy some good news:
On Wednesday, the NOH8 campaign protesting California’s Proposition 8 announced a new high-profile Republican supporter: John McCain’s wife, Cindy McCain.
January 19, 2010
One of the many reasons I read foreign news about America is the different vantage point. This summary from the BBC, about Obama’s first year, is a great example. In the press here, the focus is on what Obama hasn’t managed to accomplish, but the Beeb presents a generally positive view of his Presidency.
January 18, 2010
State Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA), the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate special election on Tuesday, voted on October 17, 2001 to deny financial aid to Red Cross rescue workers who had volunteered with 9/11 recovery efforts. As a state representative at the time, Brown was one out of only three legislators who had opposed the overwhelmingly bipartisan measure.
…During the same month Brown was voting down efforts to support 9/11 rescue workers, he was pushing a bill to appropriate a tax-subsidized bond to build a golf course in Norfolk, a city in his district.
January 15, 2010
You and Justin agree that Obama might steal money intended for the Red Cross to help the wretched of Haiti.
This conversation came 48 hours after many of us had seen pitiful sights from Port au Prince. Tens of thousands are believed still alive beneath the rubble. You twisted their suffering into an opportunity to demean the character of the President of the United States.
You have a sizable listening audience. You apparently know how to please them. Anybody given a $400 million contract must know what he is doing.
That’s what offends me. You know exactly what you’re doing.
From Roger Ebert’s letter to Rush Limbaugh.
January 13, 2010
Together with my good friend and occasional courtroom adversary David Boies, I am attempting to persuade a federal court to invalidate California’s Proposition 8—the voter-approved measure that overturned California’s constitutional right to marry a person of the same sex.
My involvement in this case has generated a certain degree of consternation among conservatives. How could a politically active, lifelong Republican, a veteran of the Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush administrations, challenge the “traditional” definition of marriage and press for an “activist” interpretation of the Constitution to create another “new” constitutional right?


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Cake Recipes Yogurt – My Orange Yogurt Cake is moist, light, easy to make and smells so good! Made with simple pantry ingredients and Greek yogurt, this delicious cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch or just about any occasion.
This European-style cake is made using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. It’s not too sweet and it’s perfect for dunking in coffee or espresso or just eating on the run, which is exactly how I enjoyed it this morning on the way to meet with clients.
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I also use a light extra virgin olive oil, so my cake has an olive oil flavor that I think goes really well with the added orange zest. But if you are not a fan of olive oil just substitute your favorite vegetable oil.
Greek Yogurt Cake Soaked In Syrup Recipe (yiaourtopita)
Let’s start by gathering the ingredients needed to make the Orange Yogurt Cake. In Chef Speak this is called Mise en Place which translates to Everything in Place.
Not only does setting out your ingredients ahead of time speed up the cooking process, but it also helps you have everything you need to make a dish.
No, you don’t. You can use lemon or lime instead of lime. Or leave the lemon out altogether and try almond extract.
The first step in making this cake is to mix the dry and wet ingredients together in a separate bowl. Mix the ingredients in both bowls well.
French Lemon Yogurt Cake
Then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients mixed just enough to combine and break and lumps.
*Don’t over mix the cake, that makes the cake hard. That’s why I use a wire whisk instead of an electric mixer.
Butter and flour a 10-inch springform pan. I used a cake round on the bottom of the pan to make it easier to remove the cake from the pan.
Bake the cake at 350 degrees F. for 45-55 minutes depending on the oven. If the cake starts to brown too much, you can cover it with aluminum foil.
Ingredient Yogurt Cake (no Flour, Butter, Or Oil)
Now if you want to impress your friends or family or just want to treat yourself to something more delicious, add a spoonful of homemade whipped cream and fresh berries. I promise you won’t be disappointed. In fact, you can go back for seconds.
Yes, you can. Wrap the cake twice in plastic wrap and again in foil. Defrost in the refrigerator the night before serving.
Greek Yogurt adds creaminess that helps keep baked goods moist. The acid helps activate the baking soda, which makes baked goods soft and light
This light and moist orange yogurt cake is perfect for breakfast or dessert. Serve with fresh fruit and whipped cream or ice cream.
Lemon Cake With Lemon Glaze
Calories: 338 kcal | Carbohydrates: 46 g | Protein: 6 g Fat: 13 g | Saturated fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 42 mg | Sodium: 194 mg | Potassium: 132 mg | Sugar: 26 g | Vitamin A: 80 IU Vitamin C: 1.7 mg Calcium: 79 mg | Iron: 1.5 mg
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We all have those moments when the cake craving hits and you’re not ready. Let this soft yogurt cake be the answer. It uses pantry ingredients to create a no-frills, soft, moist, and barely sweet cake.
Easy Chocolate Yogurt Cake (rich And Moist!)
This is an anytime cake, whether you eat it for dessert, breakfast, or with a cup of afternoon tea or coffee. Serve as is, dust with powdered sugar, pile with whipped cream and fresh berries or even yogurt.
, is a classic French toast. It’s so simple, it’s often the first thing French children are taught to bake and, traditionally, the ingredients are measured out in individual yogurt cups. It’s a little like the French version of pound cake. It just tastes like pound cake, with a splash of vanilla.
Yogurt cake celebrates simplicity and that’s what I love! It is tender and soft, barely sweet, and has a good hint of yogurt.
Yogurt and oil provide a lot of moisture, so it can sit on the table for several days without fear of drying out. In fact, I like it better on the second day, when the texture is softer.
Fresh Peach Yogurt Cake
This is a versatile pantry staple, and the ingredients prove it. Greek yogurt or plain yogurt can be used, so you don’t have to go out to the store if you have either in the fridge.
While you can technically make this cake with fat-free or low-fat yogurt, the texture and flavor are really best when made with whole milk, full-fat yogurt, because it’s the fat in the yogurt that makes the cake soft and rich. It is also what is traditionally used in the original French version.
If you’re feeling ambitious or have some practice, you can make your own Homemade Greek Yogurt. It’s easier than you might think.
My favorite simple twist is to add fresh lemon zest to the batter for added brightness. I also love stirring in a bit of tea leaves to make this Earl Gray Yogurt Cake, which really dresses the cake up.
Lemon Yogurt Cake
Almond extract makes a great substitute for vanilla extract, if you have it and enjoy the marzipan-like flavor. Or try stirring a handful of chopped chocolate into the batter. Although not traditional, it is undeniably a fun addition to the family.
This cake keeps up really well. Store in a well-wrapped container on the counter for up to 5 days. Alternatively, it can be frozen for up to 2 months. Defrost on the counter overnight before serving at room temperature.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much of the nutrients in a serving of food contribute to your daily diet. 2,000 calories per day is used for general nutritional advice.
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where several alternative ingredients are given, the one listed first is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included. No matter the occasion, it is made even better with a slice of cake. This Yogurt Cake is an everyday cake. This is a dessert on weekdays or when friends come over for coffee. It has a dense, moist texture and flavors of almond, lemon, and vanilla. No one would have guessed how easy it is to make.
Italian Yogurt Cake
This cake contains ground almonds. You can buy almond meal/flour or make your own by placing whole or sliced almonds in a food processor and processing until finely ground. others at specialty food stores, health food stores, or online. For yogurt, I usually use plain milk yogurt (Greek style) because I like the rich, tangy flavor. This cake is great, but you can also serve it with fresh fruit and/or whipped cream. Another idea is to pour the Lemon Glaze over the cake once it has cooled. To make the lemon glaze, put one cup (120 grams) of confectioners’ sugar (powder or icing sugar) in a small bowl. Add between 2 to 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir until you have a thick and smooth glaze. Pour the glaze over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Let the frosting dry before covering and storing.
Yogurt Cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Butter, or spray with nonstick vegetable spray, an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix or whisk the flour, almonds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
In another bowl, mix or whisk the eggs, oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Stir in the sugar. Add the wet ingredients to the dry flour mixture. Mix until combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool. You can serve this cake
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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry sees Bulacan province as the next growth area and viable business destination for investors in Luzon, with the completion of major infrastructure projects in the next five years.
PCCI chairman emeritus Francis Chua said investors should start considering Bulacan as a new location for their businesses in line with the government’s long-term plan to decongest Metro Manila and spread business and job opportunities to other areas to benefit those residing in the adjoining provinces.
“Other than proximity to Metro Manila, affordable land costs and adequate labor, investors are always on the lookout for provinces that are very aggressive in terms of infrastructure and there’s a consensus among our members that Bulacan is the next growth area,” he said.
PCCI president Bing Limjoco said Bulacan was high in the chamber’s list of new business locations.
“It is adjacent to Metro Manila, the land costs are still low compared to Metro Manila, and there is adequate labor and ongoing construction of vital infrastructure,” she said.
The province is showing promise with the ongoing construction of the Metro Manila Skyway project, the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 and the Bulacan bulkwater project.
Chua said PCCI was also closely monitoring the progress of the proposed New Manila International Airport of San Miguel Corp. in Bulakan, Bulacan.
The P735-billion airport project which was approved by the National Economic Development Authority board in April will feature a modern terminal, four runways with a provision for two more in the future, a road network, connection to MRT and ferry services.
Chua said the Skyway Stage 3 would bypass the congested road network in Metro Manila and ensure the seamless flow of goods and services from South Luzon to North Luzon, which includes the province of Bulacan.
“We are very excited with the Skyway Stage 3 project especially with the usual travel time for our deliveries from Metro Manila and South Luzon to be cut considerably for business locators in Bulacan and other areas in Luzon. That means lesser business costs,” he said.

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This study examined how Trinity Students’ time use affects their mental health. I collected the data through Qualtrics online survey software. The survey was initially distributed on February 7th, 2023, to 300 Trinity students via email, with follow-up reminders sent on February 15th and February 22nd. From this initial distribution, I received responses from 54 participants. I then distributed the survey to my classmates, gathering an additional 54 responses. Through this study, I argue that there is relationship between student time use and mental health by specifically that there is a positive relationship between time spend working on campus, volunteering, and caring for dependents, and higher level of anxiety. That survives control for other important factors that students' mental health, gender, and class year. These findings contribute to the understanding of factors that influence student mental health and help student adjust their time use. These findings could help in policy maker or counselor developing intervention strategies.
Xia, Yini, "How Trinity Students' TIME USE affects their MENTAL HEALTH". Senior Theses, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 2023.
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Indian companies have become leaders--in part because they have access to workers with a sound technical education and English proficiency. Still, other countries are fast catching up, Premji said during a rare meeting with foreign journalists in the Indian capital.
"I hear from Indian observers that top-down Chinese government structure poses a constraint to business expansion," Premji said during a talk with members of the Foreign Correspondents Club. But he added: "Do we really understand China's commitment to English, how government supports small-business growth? And most of all, have we experienced the tenacity with which Chinese entrepreneurs solve these problems?"
"In marketing terms," Premji said, "India has created its own positive brand in IT-enabled support. However, I see other countries and regions rapidly bridging this gap, most certainly China."
China, however, does have weak points, Premji said, including a lack of experience in software project management and in issues related to software intellectual property.
Responding to the changing scenario in the outsourcing arena, Wipro is carefully calibrating its expansion plans, Premji said. It has a presence in China to cater to American and Japanese customers, and is now setting up two development and service centers in Eastern Europe.
Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary are probable sites, Premji said. These centers will source local talent, just like the center Wipro has opened in Japan.
Premji is among the richest people in India, owing to his more than 80 percent ownership in Wipro.
The idea of an individual owning so much of a public company is actually under scrutiny. The Securities and Exchange Board of India last week issued guidelines asking companies to dilute promoters' stakes so that public shareholding could go up to a minimum of 25 percent.
When asked about his compliance with this rule, Premji said he would "dilute" his stake "at the appropriate time."
In any case, he said, the company is still studying the guidelines and will issue a "technical view" of the matter soon.

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It was Health Minister Michael Ferguson’s turn to be grilled by the Opposition during Wednesday’s Question Time, after Child Protection Minister Jacquie Petrusma was put under pressure on Tuesday.
Opposition Leader Rebecca White told the house that the Royal Hobart Hospital had lost accreditation from the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, because of its insufficient number of acute mental health beds.
Minister Ferguson said Labor’s claim that the government had cut 10 mental health beds at the RHH was untrue.
But Franklin Greens MHA Rosalie Woodruff said the RHH would this afternoon lose two to three psychiatric registrars as a result of its RANZCP accreditation being removed.
The Health Minister disputed this claim, saying the Tasmanian Health Service would work with RANZCP to secure the best possible outcome going forward.
He also alleged that Labor had once planned to make it so the RHH had zero mental health beds.
Premier Will Hodgman, meanwhile, got up to extol the perceived virtues of mandatory minimum sentencing, something his government has sought to introduce for a number of serious crimes.
“We don’t apologise for standing up for the victims of crime,” Mr Hodgman said.
In the lead-up to the Reconciliation Council of Tasmania’s launch in Hobart, Greens leader Cassy O’Connor asked the Premier how he could pursue the cause of reconciliation while opening up four-wheel-drive tracks in the Tarkine, a region rich with indigenous heritage.
Mr Hodgman assured the Greens leader that there had been extensive consultation with indigenous stakeholders over the increased access for four-wheel-drives.
“We’re committed to ensuring that aboriginal heritage is protected,” he said.
Police Minister Rene Hidding took pleasure in informing the chamber that the Hodgman government would seek to amend the Sentencing Act to introduce mandatory minimum sentences for assaults on off-duty police officers.
He said the government was determined to “better protect those who protect us”.


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One more for the night, you say? Absolutely! Here is the Isham Jones orchestra. Jones, born in Ohio and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, moved to Chicago in 1915 and used it as his home base until the 1930s. I have a number of Isham Jones 78s that I inherited from my grandfather, so hearing the band always makes me a bit nostalgic. You can listen to many of Jones' recordings with the Rainbo Orchestra on YouTube.
The member who uploaded it to YouTube and put together this excellent video had this to say:
The video features tuba/Sousaphone player John Kuhn. also known as "Chief Red Cloud." Kuhn was born on the Sioux Reservation in Montana, and by 1920 was considered one of the very finest performers on this instrument. While attending the Haskell Institute in Kansas he studied modern music and had lessons on the tuba. He later joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and toured with the band in Europe. After returning to the United States, he joined the Dennison Wheelock Indian Band and then was discovered by John Philip Sousa who recruited him for the famous Sousa Band. Kuhn was with the Sousa Band from 1915 to 1919. In 1920 he joined Isham Jones' Rainbo Orchestra in Chicago and played the Sousaphone for Isham Jones during the early 1920s. Tom Lord's jazz discography credits Kuhn with 41 recordings between 1920 and 1929. He was also noted for authoring music instruction methods for the tuba, some which are still being sold. I could not find any biographical information beyond 1930.


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Tony Abbott’s freelance life after politics just keeps on getting better and better.
Amid this already busy schedule, Abbott has joined hard right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán-sponsored Danube Institute as a guest speaker and will contribute to the Hungarian Conservative magazine.
“He believes that the Danube Institute offers a platform where valuable exchanges and debates take place, where different ideas and opinions can be given space,” the institute says via a translated statement.
The Danube Institute has an interesting history. As well as being funded by the Hungarian government (we’re keeping an eye on Abbott’s foreign influence transparency register, which as of Sunday afternoon did not list Danube), it’s developed a rather unhealthy interest in Europe’s changing demographics.
The Hungarian PM, a self-described “illiberal democrat,” is best known for ultra-right prototypical bare-chested nationalism and hostility to press freedom, the LGBTI community and immigrants (including a rant about how different races should not mix, which an advisor labelled “pure Nazi”).
It places Abbott in a difficult position – Hungary is at constant loggerheads with the European Union, an ally of Australia, who accuse Orban of eroding democratic norms.
Will Tony canvass that in his speeches?
We tried to ask, but he didn’t get back to us.
Last Thursday’s Walkley Awards celebrated some of the nation’s finest journalists – but also saw some sulking.
It all happened when the Herald’s Nick McKenzie and investigative journalist Chris Masters took home a special Walkley award for media freedom, in honour of their years of reporting on war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith that was vindicated in the Federal Court earlier this year.
The pair received a richly deserved standing ovation from all in the room, except for those on the Seven West media tables, who stayed seated.
Seven’s billionaire boss, Kerry Stokes, has backed Roberts-Smith all the way, helping to fund his failed defamation suit against this masthead, and railing against the “scumbag journalists” who exposed him.
Among those seated were senior Seven figures including top presenter Michael Usher and Spotlight executive producer Mark Llewellyn.
Most of the Seven tables departed well before the night was done after their network failed to win anything. We contacted the parties involved: Seven gave us a no comment, while Usher didn’t respond.
STOP THE STEAL!
This weekend’s Star Wars-themed NSW Liberal convention, titled “A New Hope”, was a showcase of a sophisticated modern operation brimming with fresh ideas and new thinking.
On Saturday, state executive member Michelle Bishop was booed for acknowledging the traditional owners during a panel session. And on Sunday afternoon, when the time came to elect a new senator to replace Marise Payne, the online voting system crashed for nearly an hour, no doubt launching a few conspiracy theories in certain dark corners of the party.
When the technical difficulties were resolved, delegates gave another political life to former MP Dave Sharma, who’s famous for losing the once blue-ribbon electorate of Wentworth twice.
Sharma has been written off by many observers, including this column, so his win was described as a bit of a Steven Bradbury moment. Our thoughts and prayers to fellow moderate and presumed front runner Andrew Constance, who’s now lost two senate preselections this year (not to mention his failed run for the lower house seat of Gilmore in 2022). And to Zed Seselja who moved to Queanbeyan to have a crack, and got all fired up about cancel culture, only to finish third.
Of course, the former NSW upper house MP Lou “Who” Amato, who dropped out late last Thursday night after being bullied by CBD, claiming that the election was “already being manipulated, bargained and traded by the men in the backroom”.
After a busy week lecturing the punters for spending money on haircuts and promising to continue sacrificing battling mortgage holders to the inflation gods, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock spent her Friday night at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium attending an event called the Enchanted Ball.
The glitzy event – for charity – was organised by the Financial Markets Foundation for Children, a charity run by the RBA and the heads of all the big banks. The kind of discretionary spending that’s OK, apparently.
For Bullock, it was a lucky one. She took out second prize in the raffle – a $10,000 Qantas travel voucher. She swiftly donated the prize to charity, probably realising the hassles of flight delays were more trouble than the prize was worth.
Plus it’s all a bit trivial when you have taxpayer-funded travel, and Chairman’s Lounge access.
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Olympic pin-up boy Ryan Lochte strips off for 90210 cameo (but he's a fish out of water when it comes to acting)
Olympic champion Ryan Lochte is set to make a splash in 90210.
The 28-year-old was spotted filming a cameo on the hit CW series after deciding to dip his toe in the acting pool.
But the handsome swimmer, who stripped of his shirt to shoot the scenes in LA this week, admits he struggled with his drama debut.
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Lapping up attention: Olympic champion Ryan Lochte filmed a cameo appearance in 90210 this week
'It was my first acting gig and I was a little nervous going on set,' Lochte said.
'I kind of messed up my lines the first couple of takes, but after talking with the cast and them helping me out, I started nailing it towards the end and it felt normal.'
'They knew it was my first time, so they wanted to make it as easy as possible,' the swimmer added.
He will play a resort guest a hotel where Naomi Clark (AnnaLynne McCord) and Max Miller (Josh Zuckerman) try to repair their relationship.
Between takes: Ryan, pictured here with an extra, plays a resort guest a hotel
Lochte won five medals, including two gold medals, in swimming events at the London Olympics.
The show's producers say there's no water involved in the scene, adding that Lochte 'deserves a little rest on dry land.'
Lochte has certainly embraced his
celebrity status in recent weeks - he attended the premiere of The
Expendables 2 in Los Angeles on Wednesday and appeared on Jay Leno's
chat show last night.
The 90210 episode with Lochte will air at 9 p.m. EDT on Monday, Oct. 29.
Nervous: Ryan, pictured with AnnaLynne McCord and Josh Zuckerman, said he 'messed up' his lines while filming the guest spot
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September 20, 2022
- Walmart Canada will build a fulfillment centre in Quebec as part of its $1 billion investment in infrastructure this year. Facility to open in 2024. Investment to provide more than 2,500 trade and construction jobs across Canada.
- European stocks fell as investors braced for interest-rate decisions by major central banks this week, which could give a pointer to the pace of monetary tightening as they battle inflation. The Stoxx 600 Index was down 0.8% at 10:57 a.m. in London. Swedish lenders fueled gains of 0.3% in the European banking index after the country’s central bank raised rates by a full percentage point in its most aggressive tightening in almost three decades of inflation targeting. Autos and food and beverage shares also outperformed, while real estate lagged. The yield on 10-year inflation-protected Treasury debt rose to the highest level since 2011. The European benchmark gauge has struggled to recover after posting its sharpest weekly drop since June following a hotter-than-expected US inflation report and amid a spiraling regional energy crisis.
- Stocks fell with US equity futures, giving up early gains, as traders braced for another supersized US rate hike amid rising anxiety the Federal Reserve could overtighten and raise the odds of a hard landing. The US central bank kicks off its meeting today and is expected to again hike rates by 75 basis points Wednesday, signal rates are heading above 4% and will then pause. The long hold strategy is rooted in the idea the central bank would avoid the disastrous stop-go policy of the 1970s that allowed inflation to get out of hand. Market participants have dialed back expectations of an even larger increase and only two of 96 economists in a Bloomberg survey now predict a full-point move. Treasury 10-year yields topped 3.5% while yields on the more policy-sensitive two-year rate hit the highest since 2007 and are poised to crack above 4%, reflecting hard-landing fears.
- Asian stocks advanced, on track to snap a five-day losing streak, amid signals that Hong Kong will move toward easing Covid restrictions. The MSCI Asia-Pacific Index gained as much as 1% as Tencent, Alibaba and TSMC provided the most support. Benchmarks across the region rose. Indexes in Hong Kong gained at least 1.2%, with one key gauge climbing from the edge of a bear market. Hong Kong’s chief executive said the city wants to relax Covid travel curbs after nearly three years of restrictions. The Hang Seng Tech Index added 2%.
- Brent oil edged higher toward $93 ahead of several global interest-rate decisions that are expected to see further monetary tightening. The Fed and other central banks from Europe to Asia are expected to deliver interest-rate hikes this week as they seek to tame rampant inflation that’s taken a toll on demand. Brent futures rose by almost 1% Tuesday and remain within the $10 band in which they have fluctuated this month. Crude has lost about a third of its value since early June, erasing all the gains made in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as concerns about a global slowdown weighed on demand. Liquidity also thinned, leading to volatile price swings, while a stronger dollar has added to headwinds.
- Gold steadied as investors remained uncertain over the size of the Federal Reserve’s looming interest rate hikes, which could put renewed pressure on the precious metal. Bullion, which hovered above $1,700 an ounce for the first half of September, plunged below that mark last week. While it has since steadied, a move by the Fed on Wednesday to bump up rates by as much as 100 basis points to counter rampant inflation could trigger another slide in the non-interest bearing precious metal. Gold is “demonstrating resilience” ahead of the Fed’s interest-rate decision, Yamana Gold Executive Chairman Peter Marrone said in a Bloomberg Television interview. He saw Asian buyers helping prices, including strong support from countries like India as well as China, where gold jewelry purchases have been crimped by Covid outbreaks.
- New York advocates are taking aim at a decades-old rule that they say is contributing to the city’s homelessness crisis. A coalition of 43 shelter providers and advocates are calling on Mayor Eric Adams to abolish a rule that requires families and individuals experiencing homelessness to stay in a city shelter for 90 days before they qualify for a rental assistance program known as CityFHEPS, according to a letter sent Monday to the mayor’s office. The rule was put in place during Rudy Giuliani’s administration, more than 20 years ago, as a way to triage who is staying temporarily in a shelter and who is in need of subsidized housing assistance. New York City has for years struggled with persistently high levels of homelessness, and the system is being further strained by agency delays and the recent arrivals of about 8,500 migrants, the majority of whom are families. The city counted 56,334 individuals in shelters on Sept. 15, including more than 18,000 single homeless adults — a number that has more than doubled over the past decade. A separate tally showed at least 3,400 individuals living unsheltered in the city as of January.
- Nasdaq Inc. is making its first major push into crypto, as the second-largest stock exchange prepares to capitalize on increasing appetite for digital currencies among big-money investors. A new group dedicated to digital assets will initially offer custody services for Bitcoin and Ether to institutional investors, according to Tal Cohen, the company’s executive vice president and head of North American markets. Nasdaq hired Ira Auerbach, who ran prime broker services at crypto exchange Gemini, to head up the new Nasdaq Digital Assets unit. Wall Street’s biggest firms are deepening their involvement as institutional investor interest persists despite a downturn that cost jobs and depressed prices. BlackRock Inc. partnered with Coinbase Global Inc. to make it easier for investors to trade Bitcoin and shortly after offered its first investment product directly in the token. EDX Markets, a new exchange backed by Charles Schwab Corp., Fidelity Digital Assets, Citadel Securities and Virtu Financial among others, will start trading some tokens this year.
- Federal Reserve officials are about to put numbers on the “pain” they’ve been warning of in recent weeks when they publish new projections for the economy, which could show a substantial rise in interest rates and unemployment ahead as the estimated price tag for reducing inflation. The US central bank will release its latest quarterly projections Wednesday following a two-day policy meeting in Washington, where officials are expected to raise their benchmark rate by three-quarters of a percentage point for the third time in a row. Such a move would lift rates to levels not seen since before the 2008 financial crisis. The next phase of the tightening cycle carries greater risks, which will probably be reflected in their revised projections.
- Ford Motor Co. said inflation is pushing supplier costs $1 billion higher than expected in the current quarter, joining the chorus of major corporations warning about macro challenges rippling through the economy. The automaker expects adjusted earnings before interest and taxes in the range of $1.4 billion to $1.7 billion when it reports results next month. The preliminary estimate is well below the $3.7 billion in adjusted EBIT Ford reported last quarter and the $3 billion it earned a year ago. Shortages of key parts will also keep its inventory of half-completed vehicles elevated, according to a statement Monday. The manufacturer is the latest household name to cite economic pressures weighing on operations. From FedEx Corp. to General Electric Co. to McDonald’s Corp., companies are pointing to flagging demand, stubborn supply-chain snags and the growing possibility of a recession.
- Volkswagen AG garnered more than enough investor orders to cover the 9.4 billion-euro ($9.4 billion) initial public offering of its sports-car maker Porsche AG just hours after it started taking requests for the share sale, according to terms seen by Bloomberg. The order book, which opened only Tuesday morning, has been covered multiple times throughout the price range of 76.50 euros to 82.50 euros on the full deal size, the terms showed. Indicated investor demand exceeds the total offering, according to the terms. The offer period for the German carmaker is likely to run until Sept. 28 and is open to investors in Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. Four cornerstone investors — Qatar Investment Authority, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, T. Rowe Price and ADQ — have together committed to take up as much as 3.7 billion euros of the IPO.
- Three times as president, Joe Biden has said the US would defend Taiwan if China invades the island, and each time his staff argued he wasn’t changing longstanding US policy to keep Beijing guessing about US intentions. His fourth time makes that much harder to do. In comments to “60 Minutes” on Sunday, Biden left no doubt where he stood, saying the US would commit military forces in the event of an “unprecedented attack” by China. Pressed if that would involve US men and women — unlike in Ukraine, where Biden has ruled out sending American forces — he said “yes.” A spokeswoman again insisted that policy toward the island hadn’t changed. But with the US stance toward China hardening more broadly, it was difficult to see Biden’s comments as anything other than a refutation of decades of so-called “strategic ambiguity” in which the US declined to make its intentions clear.
- Apple Inc. unveiled major increases to its price tiers on apps and in-app purchases from Europe to Asia, protecting its margins as major currencies tumble against the US dollar. Customers in nations that use the euro as well as those in Sweden, Japan, South Korea, Chile, Egypt, Malaysia, Pakistan and Vietnam will all see price hikes as early as Oct. 5, the company said in a message to developers. The move in Vietnam also reflects new local regulations around tax collection, Apple said, without elaborating on why it’s raising prices elsewhere. The strong dollar may be a key driver. In Japan, prices are rising by roughly 30%, a significant hike that follows the yen’s dramatic weakening this year. Apple earlier this summer raised prices across its Mac, iPhone and iPad ranges to account for the currency disparity. The euro has suffered a similar fate, now trading at near parity against the US dollar and showing signs of further weakness ahead.
- Peloton Interactive Inc. is launching its long-awaited rowing machine, a $3,195 product aimed at expanding the fitness company’s appeal and helping reverse a sales slide. The company will start taking orders for the Peloton Row on Tuesday and begin initial deliveries to US customers in December. Peloton has been working on the new machine for several years, with Bloomberg News first reporting on the project in 2019. The shares climbed as much as 2.9% in premarket trading Tuesday. The device marks Peloton’s first major new piece of exercise equipment since 2020, when it debuted a cheaper version of its treadmill. Like the company’s other products, the Row has a dark exterior design with a touch screen for viewing workout content and classes. The Row’s 23-inch (58-centimeter) display is designed to swivel, and customers can store the machine vertically on a wall when they’re not using it.
- FC Barcelona expects a sharp increase in revenue and profitability after a string of asset sales shored up its beleaguered finances. The storied Spanish football club is forecasting revenue of 1.26 billion euros ($1.3 billion), some 240 million more than in 2021/2022, it said in a statement published late Monday. Profit is expected to reach 274 million euros, a 180% jump over the previous season. An uncontrolled surge in costs of signing and paying players, paired with a steep drop in ticket and merchandising revenue during the pandemic, pushed the club’s debts and liabilities up to 1.35 billion euros. That prompted President Joan Laporta to divest part of the club’s assets to raise fresh funds in an attempt to strengthen its finances.
- The Kremlin is moving hastily to stage sham votes on annexing the regions of Ukraine its forces still control, after Kyiv’s military drove Russian troops from large areas of territory taken in their seven-month-old invasion. The so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics may hold their votes as soon as this weekend, Interfax quoted officials as saying Tuesday. Ukraine and its allies have denounced the referendums as illegal and few countries are likely to recognize the results. Russian-backed officials in two other regions also announced plans to move quickly toward votes. In Moscow, officials said they’d grant the regions’ requests to be annexed if they made them. Former President Dmitry Medvedev, who’s now deputy head of the Security Council, said the annexation would be “irreversible” and enable Russia to use “all possible force in self-defense” in the newly-acquired territory.
- Hungary said it’s prepared to meet European Union demands that it take action to curb fraud and corruption after the bloc threatened to freeze 7.5 billion euros ($7.5 billion) of funds earmarked for the country. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government filed a bill to parliament late Monday that mandates stepping up cooperation with the EU’s anti-fraud office and expands the entities required to conduct public procurements. It also seeks to address conflict-of-interest concerns at public foundations, such as those controlling state universities, which Orban has stacked with loyalists, including his ministers. The forint jumped 1.5% against the euro on Monday, bolstered by the prospect that Brussels and Budapest may eventually reach an accord on disbursing the money. That pared the year-to-date decline to 7.6% against the European common currency. It continued to rise slightly on Tuesday.
- Tencent Holdings Ltd. denied a report it was considering selling down investments in companies from Meituan to KE Holdings Inc. to bankroll share buybacks and new businesses. The company has no need to raise funds nor a timeline for such divestments, a spokesperson said. Dow Jones had reported earlier on Tuesday that the WeChat operator recently completed a review of its worldwide portfolio, and identified companies such as Didi Global Inc. that it may sell down. Shares in real estate firm KE slid as much as 3.9% in pre-market trading in New York. Tencent Chief Strategy Officer James Mitchell said last month that a Reuters report it intends to sell all or much of its stake in food delivery giant Meituan was incorrect.
- Russia is likely to ship more fuel to Asia and the Middle East in the coming months as Europe tightens sanctions to step up its response to the invasion of Ukraine. The two regions have already been taking a greater share of Russian exports since the war broke out, according to data from S&P Global Commodities at Sea, highlighting the as-yet-unfinished reconfiguration of global energy flows. Now, the European Union is set to bar most imports of Russian crude from Dec. 5, followed by a prohibition on oil products that’ll kick in from February, ramping up the pressure on Moscow to redirect more of its energy output.
*All sources from Bloomberg unless otherwise specified

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On Thursday, the Government Accountability Office completed a nine-week investigation into the legality of the Trump administration’s unexplained hold on nearly $400 million in congressionally authorized security assistance to Ukraine. Their findings are, to say the least, unhelpful for the administration.
Congress’s nonpartisan watchdog found that the Office of Management and Budget’s efforts to waylay Ukrainian aid, which its officials undertook with “clear direction from POTUS,” was “not a programmatic delay.” The GAO continued: “Faithful execution of the law does not permit the president to substitute his own policy priorities for those that Congress has enacted into law.” The president’s actions constitute a violation of the 1974 Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act.
Conservatives were quick to point out that this wasn’t the first time in recent memory that the GAO had accused a president of engaging in nominally illegal activities. In 2014, the agency accused the Obama administration of violating the law by failing to notify Congress’s relevant committees of a deal it struck with the Taliban to exchange five of its detained leaders for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. The GAO’s accusation was dismissed by the Obama White House, and media outlets downplayed its significance.
At first blush, this observation speaks well of the conservative movement. There was almost no Democratic outcry when the Obama administration violated Congressional prerogatives in the Bergdahl case (or, for that matter, when the Obama White House usurped congressional authority to delay the implementation of Obamacare or unilaterally extend legal status to illegal immigrants—two infractions for which Republicans successfully sought satisfaction from the courts). It seems, however, that this history lesson was not provided in an effort to remind the right’s critics of their consistency but as an excuse to engage in some hypocrisy of their own. If, as conservatives who made the comparison seem to suggest, the Obama administration’s actions were demonstrably illegal, what does that say about Trump? How should Congress seek to remedy this infringement on its constitutional authority?
In the months that have passed since the GAO opened its probe into the allegations against Trump, the public has learned much more about the sequence of events that culminated in the president’s impeachment. Much has changed, including the general disposition of Trump’s Republican defenders. The facts of the case against the president are, by and large, no longer credibly in doubt. While most Senate Republicans expressed no dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of U.S. relations with Ukraine, a sizable minority described his behavior as “inappropriate,” “appalling,” and an exercise in “poor judgment.” “If you could show me that Trump actually was engaging in a quid pro quo, outside the phone call, that would be very disturbing,” Sen. Lindsey Graham told Axios reporters in October. Indeed.
While “big, if true” sufficed at the time, the intervening months have all but closed off that avenue of defense. And while it is true that House Democrats rushed the process—a dereliction to which they tacitly admit by seeking to slow the process down in the Senate—Republicans cannot simultaneously argue that Democrats left crucial evidence on the table while also refusing to seek it out themselves. What’s left to Republicans are process arguments.
The GOP’s effort to focus exclusively on the methods by which the president was impeached rather than the impeachment’s basis is aided by Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s similarly myopic fixation on Senate procedure. Nevertheless, a general refusal to engage on the merits of the president’s conduct leads observers to conclude that his actions are not particularly defensible.


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A Beginner's Guide to Yoga
Yoga has long been and still remains one of the most popular forms of exercise for people of all ages and different fitness levels. Good not just for the body but the mind too, there are countless reasons why people choose to practice this ancient Indian discipline, whether it be to get fit, reduce stress, clear your mind, or just about anything else. Making the decision to practice yoga is a great start, however it can be rather overwhelming knowing just where to begin.
We have put together a beginner’s guide to the different yoga styles:
A slower paced class, Hatha is ideal for beginners who are just getting to grips with the different yoga poses. In a Hatha class you are required to hold poses for a few breaths at a time, giving you the chance to perfect the pose. As a slower paced class, this is a great option for beginners looking to gradually improve their fitness levels, or those less concerned with getting in an intense work out but rather the other benefits that yoga brings such as relaxation and stress relief. However, more intensive classes can help you to get your heart racing a little more if that’s what you’re after.
Best for: Beginners, those looking for a gentler workout
A more vigorous type of yoga, Ashtanga yoga is a continuous style of yoga that offers little to no rest time in between each pose. It is certainly more challenging, but ideal for those who want more of a physical work out. You will perform a structured set of the exact same movements in the exact same order each session, making it ideal for the perfectionists who are happy to follow a routine that they can improve on each time, as well as those who find routine and repetitions a greater way of unwinding. While beginners may at first be overwhelmed in this type of class, the routine nature of it makes it easy to master the poses; it’s just the keeping up that at times gets tricky
Best for: Those seeking a physical work out, those who like routine.
This is the one for those really looking to perfect each movement and ensure they have the correct alignment. Iyengar yoga uses props such as yoga blocks, wall rope and other tools to ensure you get your body’s alignments exactly right. While this isn’t a class that will get your pulse racing, it is still challenging as you pay meticulous attention to perfecting each pose, and then hold it for a longer period of time than in some other types of yoga. This is a great class for those who are concerned about posture and making sure they are doing movements correctly, as this is really what this style of yoga is all about.
Best for: Perfectionists, those recovering from an injury.
Hot yoga is one of the more intense forms of yoga, if you are looking to sweat this is the one for you. Although similar, the terms Bikram and Hot Yoga aren’t actually interchangeable with Bikram referring to a particular sequence of yoga featuring 26 poses and 2 breathing exercises, while hot yoga can be any type or sequence of yoga performed in a hot room. Beginners may prefer Bikram as its routine nature makes it easier to follow at the start; however both styles are challenging and will definitely have you sweating within minutes. Many favour hot styles of yoga as the heat can make it easier to move into the movements, as well as the humid room doing wonders for your skin.
Best for: Those looking to sweat it out, those seeking a challenge.
Vinyasa yoga is all about the flow of the movements, the classes tend to be well choreographed moving smoothly from movement to movement, sometimes set to music to aid the flow of movement. A fast paced class, this is again one better suited to those wanting a more vigorous workout as there isn’t time to stop and catch your breath. Many compare Vinyasa to Ashtanga in terms of intensity, but in terms of content they couldn’t be more different with there being no set routine between any 2 Vinyasa classes.
Best for: Those who like variation, those after a more active style of yoga.
This is just a brief list of some kinds of yoga, and there are so many more out there to be discovered, with new types becoming popular all the time. While going off these descriptions will be of use when discovering which type is right for you, the best way to really know for sure is to get out there and try the different types. Whether you choose to attend a local class or even better opt for a yoga retreat abroad, the best way to discover your favourite type is to just give it a go.
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What are the top 10 things you need for camping? 10 Must-Bring Camping Essentials
What a beginner needs camping?
A Beginner's Guide to Camping Gear
What should you not bring camping?
Here's a list of what not to bring camping on your next adventure trip.
What do I need for a 1 day camping trip?
What food should I bring for 3 days camping?
For a 3-day camping trip, you should bring food items that are suitable for campfire meals, on-the-go meals, and snacks. These include eggs for omelets, bread for sandwiches, and rice or pasta for easy dinners. You can also carry potatoes, various meats, tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce for salads.
What to wear to sleep while camping?
When camping, sleep in clean, warm, and comfy clothes such as a long top and bottom. Wear socks and a hat if cold, and a t-shirt and shorts on warm nights. Avoid overdressing while in your sleeping bag, as this reduces the bag's heat-retaining ability.
How safe is camping in a tent?
In a tent, there is no physical protection from man or beast. Protection from the latter is a matter of good camping practices such as keeping your campsite clean and either putting food in a car or sealed barrel. Protection from the former, other people, is managed by a code of ethics that keeps all campgrounds safe.
How do you camp in a car?
Are footprints necessary for tents?
Tent footprints are certainly not necessary, but they can help extend the life of your tent. If you have an ultralight tent with a low denier floor, it might be worth it to shell out the extra dollars for a footprint or to make your own.
How do you make a camp cozy?
Is it OK to camp alone?
As long as you are prepared, there's no reason you can't head out and be one with nature on your own. Camping solo is one of the most wonderful experiences you can have, and will connect you with yourself and nature in ways you never thought you'd be able to do.
How do you take a camp shower?
Do you need a tarp under a tent?
Putting some sort of ground cover or tarp under your tent is essential for the durability of your tent and to keep it warm and dry. If the tarp extends too far, even dew will run down the tent walls and collect under your tent. When camping at the beach, don't put a tarp under the tent, but rather inside the tent.
Is camping for one night worth it?
Is it worth it to go camping for just one night? Car camping, even for one day, can reduce your stress and improve your well-being. Any chance to get in touch with nature and go outside can be healing, and your chances of having an enjoyable time improve dramatically if you are adequately prepared.
What food should I take camping?
The Essential Camping Food List
How do you keep food cold when camping?
How do you boil water when camping?
Build up a campfire and let it burn down to coals. Set the pot in the coals and build up a nest of smaller kindling around it. Once it lights to a small fire around the pot, keep feeding it small sticks until the water in the pot starts to boil.
What foods keep well without refrigeration?
How cold is too cold to camp?
What is considered cold weather camping? Answers range from 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 to 4 degrees Celsius) being too cold to 30 to 40 degrees being too cold for those who are inexperienced or have amateur gear. Kozulj suggests cold weather camping is any camping below 0 Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).
How do you stay warm in a tent?
What is tent footprint?
A tent footprint protects the underside of the tent from abrasion and moisture, helping to extend the lifespan of the tent and keep it drier on the inside. Depending on the size and materials, most footprints for two-person backpacking tents weigh roughly 5 to 10 ounces and cost anywhere from $30 to $60.
Is car camping safer than tent?
You don't need to spend any money on camping gear if you don't want to. Sleeping in a car is safer than a tent- You can lock yourself in your vehicle when you go to sleep at night. This makes it much harder for dangerous people to get to you during the night. This is nice when you're camping in a populated area.
Is it safe to camp at a campground alone?
The short answer is yes, it's safe to camp alone as a single woman. I've camped alone in both developed campgrounds and the wilderness. If you love camping and you just need to get out and away, you probably know what I mean when I say that I love camping alone.
What are the dangers of camping?
If you're planning a camping trip, read up on these five common dangers to avoid when in the wilderness.
Is it colder to sleep in a car or a tent?
Tents are smaller in volume which means they can get warmer faster plus they have double the insulation. They also happen to be made of specific fabrics that keep it from getting as cold as the aluminum your car is made from. In short, it's warmer to sleep in a tent.
Can you sleep in your car at a campground?
Bottom Line. Sleeping in a car or van is allowed in many campsites, though you will have to do some planning to make sure that when you arrive, you have a place to stay. Campgrounds typically will require a fee and reservations.
Can you sleep in your car at Walmart?
Generally, yes, Walmart does allow people to sleep in their cars overnight in Walmart car parks. Walmart has no official policy on overnight parking with cars, so it is up to the discretion of the store manager or after-hours security guard to permit you to stay.
Should I use a ground sheet under a tent?
While a ground sheet is not required, a ground sheet under your tent, whether it is built-in or external, will provide extra comfort, protection, and warmth from the elements while extending the life of your tent.
How do you put a ground sheet under a tent?
Why is the inside of my tent wet?
What causes condensation in tents? Air temperature in the tent can become warm and humid from people, heaters, and a lack of ventilation. When the warm air inside the tent hits the relatively cool fabric of the tent, the moisture condenses into liquid form.
What do you put in a tent floor?
Create a Tent Foam Floor
Soften the floor with foam floor tiles. You won't believe the difference it makes! This also works well for keeping mud and dirt out of your floor! A Yoga mat also makes for a great bed.
What do you do while camping?
What's the best thing to sleep on in a tent?
These are a few things I've done to help stay warm while also staying comfortable: Put down thin foamies, foam squares or very thick woolen blankets under your air mattress on the bottom of the tent. Top your air mattress with thick wool blankets then cover with a fitted sheet to keep that insulating layer in place.
What to bring camping if you're a girl?
To camp with any level of comfort, you absolutely need to bring the following:
What is the fear of camping called?
Arkoudaphobia | Phobia Wiki | Fandom.
Is solo camping scary?
More than anything else, the alone time on a solo camping trip can get stressful after dark. This is when imaginations run wild and humans have a tendency to freak themselves out. Don't allow this to happen to you. Instead, stay calm and rational and realize all those wilderness sounds are normal.
How do I keep my tent clean while camping?
Use a soft sponge with cold, soapy water. Avoid using detergent as the can damage the tent; instead use something like hand soap as this is less harsh. However you should invest in a non-scented soap, as a scented one may attract insects and bugs to your tent on your next camping trip.
Can you shower at campsite?
If you really don't want to stay the night in a campground, some campgrounds and camping resorts allow shower usage for a small fee without requiring an overnight campsite. Check-in at the office or lodge headquarters to pay the fee and get the access code to a dreamy hot shower.
How do you wash your hair when camping?
What if it rains while camping?
The right camping rain gear and a good layering system will help regulate your body temperature, wicking moisture while you're active, and retaining body heat when you cool down. Choose polyester or wool base and mid layers under a waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
Can you sleep in a tent when it's raining?
Your tent is meant to keep you dry but when the rain comes down hard, sometimes it's impossible to keep the wet and cold out of your tent. Simply moving your sleeping bag so it's in the middle of your tent and not touching any of the outside walls of the tent will help you stay warm and dry as you sleep.

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After completing its acquisition of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. around this time last year, Eldorado Resorts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERI) has reportedly entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Grand Victoria Casino Elgin for $327.5 million. The Reno, Nevada-based gaming company is reportedly also interested in the future development of land situated near the Illinois riverboat casino.
Currently owned equally by MGM Resorts International and a Pritzker family limited partnership, RBG LP, the acquisition will reportedly be finalized later this year and will further grow Eldorado’s reach in the Chicago-area market, reports the Chicago Tribune.
In a conference call yesterday, chairman and chief executive officer for Eldorado Resorts Inc., Gary Carano said, “Grand Victoria is one of the leading casinos in the Chicagoland market and is extremely well-maintained, which will allow us, upon closing, to focus on enhancing the guest experience and operating results without the need to undertake capital investments,” according to the news agency.
In a Monday announcement, Eldorado additionally confirmed a deal with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq:GLPI), to acquire for $1.85 billion, Tropicana Entertainment. The deal will reportedly see the Wyomissing, PA-based firm pay approximately $1.21 billion for six casino properties including Tropicana Atlantic City, Tropicana Evansville, Lumiere Place, Tropicana Laughlin, Trop Casino Greenville and The Belle of Baton Rouge while Eldorado Resorts Inc., will acquire the operating assets of the six properties for $64 million.
Tropicana Entertainment Inc., a majority-owned business of Carl Icahn’s investing arm, Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NASDAQ: IEP), owns the Tropicana Laughlin Hotel and Casino and the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa in South Lake Tahoe in Nevada, along with properties in New jersey, Indiana, Mississippi, Louisiana and Missouri.
Carano reportedly further explained that following the finalization of the two transactions, Eldorado, which currently owns various gaming properties in states including Nevada, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Louisiana, “has grown from a company that just four years ago was comprised of two wholly owned properties and a 50 percent joint ownership interest … (in) a third property in just two states to a company now that owns 26 gaming properties in 13 states.”
Licensed in 1994, the Grand Victoria reportedly had gross receipts of $168.7 million in 2017, an increase of 3.4% from the year prior, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. Tax revenue from the Grand Victoria added $45 million to the state’s coffers, a 4.6% gain from 2016, as reported by the Chicago Tribune.
In 2005, Grand Victoria’s co-owner and former manager, Mandalay Resort Group, was acquired by MGM Mirage for $7.9 billion, making it an equal partner of the casino with Hyatt Gaming affiliate RBG LP at the time.


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Roasted Australian leg of lamb is thinly sliced and served with roasted red potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
On the side: Basquez sauce made with roasted red peppers, olives, capers, shallots, garlic, sherry vinegar, parsley, and red wine.
Sweet red peppers
Rice wine vinegar
Sherry wine vinegar
Servings Per Container: 1.0
Amount Per Serving*
*Our nutrition data includes all sauces, dressings, condiments, and garnishes included with a dish. If you have specific concerns about sodium, fat, or overall calories, know that we often serve these items on the side so you can add them to taste or leave them out, if you like.


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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The John P. Murtha who came home from Vietnam as a Marine hero deeply impressed Bob Krug, a Korean War-era vet.
Today, the congressman is advocating that American troops be brought home from Iraq, and Mr. Krug, 70, feels betrayed.
“I believed in him all these years, but I think he has taken a stance now that’s too extreme,” said Mr. Krug between sips of beer at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 155, where Mr. Murtha is listed on a plaque as a lifelong member.
Mr. Murtha, 73, a Johnstown native, long has been popular in his western Pennsylvania district, where he’s credited with bringing jobs and good health care to a region where generations have labored in coal mines and steel mills. He was back in Johnstown yesterday, and said he didn’t think President Bush’s recent rationale for the war would sway public opinion about his Iraq policy.
“He’s saying the same things, but he’s just making it look like he’s changing,” Mr. Murtha said. “He’s going to have to do more than just talk to change public opinion.”
Like Mr. Murtha, many men from Johnstown have fought wars, and in him they found someone who could identify with their plight as veterans. In 1974, Mr. Murtha was the first Vietnam combat veteran elected to Congress, and he later retired as a colonel in the Marine Forces Reserve; he is up for re-election next year and is unopposed.
But when he stood up to Mr. Bush last month, some residents did not know what to think of their congressman’s new role as an anti-war advocate.
Some say they couldn’t be prouder. Others think he’s flat wrong.
Pennsylvania, with more than 100 deaths, has the third-highest death toll in Iraq of any state, and 2,400 of its Guard troops are in that country — down from 3,500.
Johnstown has sent more Guard troops to fight in Iraq than any other Pennsylvania town. In Vietnam, the region had a high percentage of its residents serve and die.
Like in wars past, everyone knows someone who has served in Iraq. Some, like Nicole Murray, 18, have come to the same conclusion as Mr. Murtha about the war.
“I thought it was a good thing in the beginning,” Miss Murray said. “Now, I think they should bring everybody home.”
Dennis Cruse, a 58-year-old Vietnam veteran who worked in coal mines and steel mills, expressed a similar sentiment.
“We got to get them out of there,” Mr. Cruse said. “Let them fight their own war over there.”
Even many constituents with mixed emotions over the congressman’s stance said they still have the highest respect for him. Republican Walter Kleinmeyer, 64, was in Mr. Murtha’s company in the Marine Forces Reserve.
Mr. Kleinmeyer, a certified financial planner, said that when Mr. Murtha gave an order, he was the first to do it. “He’s a leader by example, not by directive,” Mr. Kleinmeyer said.

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Update on Baguio’s drainage
Mayor Benjamin Magalong and City Administrator Bonifacio Dela Peña vouched that the city’s drainage system is in good condition and working properly.
He said the drainage infrastructure at Session Road which is a tributary system that drains to the main drainage catchment pipes at the Lake Drive in Burnham Park remain sufficient.
The water accumulated along roadsides is usually caused by the heavy inflow during downpour. There is nothing abnormal as the water pools do not linger long enough to be considered a problem.
The inflow capacity of the drainage inlets is also sufficient but becomes problematic when clogged with debris and litter.
Dela Peña said the city continues to work for the upgrading of the drainage system to solve the flooding problem at the central business district.
The third of the three-phase rehabilitation project started in 2020 with the help of Rep. Marquez Go and the Dept. of Public Works and Highways is almost complete.
The first two phases that cut across Burnham Park were completed in July last year and were tested and found to be working properly when the city experienced days of continuous strong monsoon rains then.
The third phase covering Kisad Road is about to be wrapped up.
For the project, the new technology structured pipe system with Teflon inside walling and electro fusion technology were used for the main drainages instead of the ordinary RC pipes ensuring longer functionality.
As this developed, the city officials reiterated their appeal for residents and tourists to religiously observe proper waste disposal rules to prevent the clogging of canals and drainage inlets.
They also urged contractors undertaking projects especially along the roads to observe proper housekeeping of their aggregates to prevent choking the city’s waterway inlets.
They said efforts to improve the drainage are put to naught if people will not cooperate and irresponsible and indiscriminate throwing of refuse remains unchecked. – Aileen P. Refuerzo


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Cedar Plank Salmon is a rite of grilling passage. It’s one of those dishes that sounds tricky and fancy, but once you give it a try, you’ll want to show off and make it for everyone you know.
Go for it!
In my family, half of our text chain is pictures of food we’ve cooked and of which we are proud.
We celebrate our kitchen wins and encourage each other to try the recipes we really loved.
You best bet I sent out a proud picture of my first cedar plank salmon.
You’ll feel empowered to do the same!
This cedar plank salmon recipe is a way of cooking salmon by placing it directly on soaked cedar planks on a hot grill.
- The cedar plank infuses the salmon with a gentle smoky flavor, making the fish taste more rich and complex. It’s fantastic!
- Cooking salmon filets on a cedar plank also means you don’t need to stress over your fish falling through the grates (a reason I also love Grilled Salmon in Foil).
How to Make Cedar Planked Salmon
You can use the cedar plank method with just about any salmon marinade or a spice rub such as Salmon Seasoning.
I especially like the glaze from the 5 Ingredient Maple Dijon Salmon in The Well Plated Cookbook, and have included a yummy honey version for you below.
If you are grill-less (or it’s pouring rain and you don’t want to grill outside), fear not. You can also make cedar plank salmon in the oven.
Salmon Prep and Grilling Tips
- The skin needs to be removed from the salmon prior to using cedar planks. If you leave the skin on, it will block the smoke flavors from the wood, and you’ll miss the point entirely.
- To remove the skin from salmon, place the salmon skin-side down on a cutting board. With the tail end facing you, grab ahold of the end of the salmon and use a very sharp knife (a boning knife works great for this) to cut away from you, removing the skin from the fillet. For ease, you can also ask the seafood counter at your grocery store to remove the skin for you.
- The proper cedar plank salmon temperature is 135 degrees F. Use an instant read thermometer to check for doneness (whether using a gas grill or charcoal grill), then let it rest. The carryover cooking will bring the fish the rest of the way to the internal temperature. For more tips, see my Salmon Temperature Guide.
Cedar Plank Soaking Tips
Heads up! The cedar planks need to soak for at least 2 hours prior to cooking salmon to ensure they do not catch fire.
While you can certainly use water for soaking the planks, an excellent way to up the quality of your dish is to use a more flavorful liquid.
- Apple juice is my favorite liquid for soaking cedar planks, because it’s inexpensive and the apple works well with the cedar notes.
- For a splurge, soak your cedar planks in a dry white wine.
Even with soaking, on a hot grill, the edges of the plank can still catch fire.
Keep a spray bottle (an inexpensive one like this is great) with water or apple juice near the grill to put out any flames.
- Salmon. As far as healthy salmon recipes go (and I have a bunch!), cedar plank salmon is one of my favorites. The flavors are complex and subtly smoky, the salmon is tender and moist, and the plank makes cleanup a breeze. Plus, salmon is also rich in protein and healthy fats like omega-3s.
- Cedar Planks. Grilling salmon on cedar planks is an easy way to make your meals taste like they came from a restaurant.
- Honey. Sweet and sticky, the honey caramelizes on the salmon and helps all the other ingredients adhere to it.
- Dijon Mustard. Tangy, zippy, and delicious paired with the honey.
- Soy Sauce. Adds salty, umami flavor to the salmon.
- Garlic. For scrumptious garlicky flavor.
- Cayenne. An optional sprinkle brings a touch of heat.
- Soak and drain the cedar planks.
- Remove the skin from the salmon, pat it dry with paper towels, and season it with salt and pepper. Stir the honey mixture together.
- Brush the salmon with the honey mixture.
- Cook the soaked planks on the grill grate for 4 minutes over medium-high heat (this will give you a more smoky flavor). Flip them over, add the salmon, and let it cook for about 7 to 12 minutes.
- Check it frequently to make sure the planks don’t catch fire. Place the salmon on a serving platter to rest. ENJOY as it flakes apart with your fork!
How to Make Cedar Plank Salmon in the Oven
To make your cedar plank salmon in the oven, soak the planks and prepare the salmon fillets as directed. When you’re ready to cook the salmon, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Once the oven reaches temperature, place the pre-soaked cedar planks on a rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Let the planks heat up for about 5 minutes, then add the salmon fillets on top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- To Store. Refrigerate salmon in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
- To Reheat. Gently rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F or in the microwave.
- To Freeze. Freeze salmon in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Take notes from my Salmon Pasta and flake leftover salmon into your favorite pasta dish (like Garlic Pasta). It would also pair wonderfully with Grilled Corn Salad.
What to Serve with Cedar Plank Salmon
Salmon is a versatile protein! Serve it with your favorite vegetable (like green beans), potatoes, or one of these sides below:
Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe
- Grill Tongs. A must-have for the grill.
- Baking Sheet. I use these to soak the cedar planks.
- Brush. An easy way to add the seasoning mixture to the salmon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the skin must be removed or you will lose the cedar flavor. See blog post above for tips for removing salmon skin.
You can buy cedar planks from many online retailers (see one option here) and many grocery stores and supermarkets carry it.
While I do not recommend reusing your cedar plank, you technically could reuse it if it’s still in good condition. However, even if your plank isn’t completely charred (it likely will be from the grill), it will likely have lost some flavor after one use. Starting with a fresh plank each time is the best way to ensure optimal flavor.
Cedar Plank Salmon
- 2 cedar planks approx. 6×14-inch in size; each should be large enough to hold two fillets of salmon
- Apple juice, water, or white wine for soaking the planks
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets skin removed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- Pinch cayenne pepper optional
- Spray bottle with water or apple juice for the planks when grilling
- At least 2 hours before cooking, soak the planks in apple juice (or water or wine). I use rimmed baking sheets. Drain.
- Remove the skin from the salmon fillets (if it is not removed already). Pat dry and season on both sides with the salt and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together the honey, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, and cayenne.
- Place the salmon on what (was) skin-side down on a plate. Brush all over the top and sides with the honey mixture.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high (375 to 400 degrees F). Place the planks on the grill and let cook for 4 minutes. Flip the planks over (they should have nice char marks), place the salmon on top, then close the grill. Cook until the salmon reaches 135 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 7 to 12 minutes depending upon your grill and the thickness of your fillets.
- Check on it every few minutes and if the edges of the plank catches fire, mist with water. Transfer the salmon to a serving platter. Cover and let rest 5 minutes, then serve. Discard planks after use.
- TO STORE: Refrigerate salmon in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
- TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F or in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze salmon in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Awesome. Thanks for posting oven method!!
Hope you enjoy it George!
After trying this grilled cedar plank salmon, I’m not sure I can ever go back. WOW it is so moist and flavorful! My husband and I both couldn’t get enough of it.
Agreed! Thanks, Nancy! So glad you enjoyed it!


Parker’s Bruin Spirits just celebrated its first year in business last month. The full-service liquor store opened last summer and offers a unique experience to wine, beer and spirits enthusiasts.
According to a press release, the store boasts knowledgeable employees and has wine, beer and Sommerlier specialists on-hand to answer questions. The store also recently built a custom tasting bar, with tastings happening 4-6:30 p.m. most Fridays and Saturdays.
Bruin Spirits is located at 11177 S. Dransfeldt Rd. For more information about the business, go to bruinspiritsinc.com.
This local update courtesy of your Parker Community Expert.


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