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Amidst an energy crisis, a border crisis, an inflation crisis, a supply chain crisis, and a hypersonic missile threat from China, to name just a few things, Dementia Joe Biden, between naps in Delaware, has seen fit to throw out another shiny object to get our attention and placate his panicked base, namely, the bestowing of the rank of four star admiral on Assistant Health Secretary Rachel Levine:
Assistant Health Secretary Rachel Levine made history Tuesday by becoming the first openly transgender four-star officer in America’s eight uniformed services.
Levine, 63, was ceremonially sworn in as an admiral in the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced.
“I am deeply honored & grateful to join the ranks of men & women across this great nation who have committed to defend the United States against small & large threats, known and unknown,” Levine tweeted upon her swearing-in. “I promise to uphold that trust to the fullest extent of my abilities.”
“Admiral Levine’s historic appointment as the first openly transgender four-star officer is a giant step forward towards equality as a nation. This is a proud moment for us at HHS,” department secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement.
The Harris/Biden administration claiming Rachel is the first transgendered female so designated. Well, he isn’t the first such female because Rachel Levine is not a female.
Rachel Levine is a man dressed up as a woman and so is Caitlin Jenner, former California gubernatorial candidate. You can change many things but you can’t change the chromosomes you were born with. There are two genders. Male and female He, yes, He, created them. The God that endowed us with our unalienable rights does not put our souls in the wrong bodies. There are X chromosomes and there are Y chromosomes but there are no L, G, B, T, or Q chromosomes. But here we are, with the liberals hypocritically ignoring the science:
Even if you believe that gender is a social construct and subject to how one feels and not dependent on biology, sex chromosomes determine whether an individual is male or female. Rachel Levine is 100 percent male, right down to his DNA. He is not a female. He may have grown his hair out and changed his name to a woman’s name, but that doesn’t make him a female.
Matt Margolis at PJMedia notes how both he and Congressman Jim Banks was bounced off of social media for stating their scientifically supported view that Rachel Levine is a guy in a dress, a biological male:
The official Twitter account of Congressman Jim Banks (R-Ind.) was suspended for tweeting, “The title of first female four-star officer gets taken by a man” in reference to Rachel Levine, Biden’s assistant secretary for Health & Human Services (HHS), being sworn in as a four-star admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps earlier this week…
“My tweet was a statement of fact. Big Tech doesn’t have to agree with me, but they shouldn’t cancel me,” Banks said in a statement posted to Instagram. “If they silence me, they will silence you. We can’t allow Big Tech to prevent us from telling the truth.”
Twitter similarly suspended me earlier this week for pointing out the same biological fact as Congressman Banks.
So here we are. A Biden administration pretends men pretends men are women while its AG, Merrick Garland, is blithely unaware that men pretending to be women are raping our daughters as recently happened in a school in Loudon County, Virginia.
The neutering of genders and the destruction of the nuclear family is key to the liberal’s fundamental transformation of America and has long been a dream of Rachel Levine. Gender reassignment of children has been the longtime goal of President Biden's assistant secretary of Health and Human Services, Rachel Levine. As the Washington Examiner reports:
President Biden's pick for assistant secretary of Health and Human Services, a transgender physician from Pennsylvania, has advocated the chemical castration of children questioning their sexuality for nearly a decade.
Rachel Levine, who would make history as the first transgender official to be confirmed by the Senate, has long held several controversial beliefs on the topic of pediatric medicine — some of which rose to the surface during her confirmation hearing on Thursday.
Although most questions asked of her focused on how she would facilitate the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and direct policies to avoid future health catastrophes, Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican and medical doctor, grilled Levine on her past statements promoting hormonal therapy for minors who say they're transgender.
“Like surgical mutilation, hormonal interruption of puberty can permanently alter and prevent secondary sexual characteristics,” Paul said, after comparing transgender surgeries to genital mutilation. “The American College of Pediatricians reports that 80% to 95% of pre-puberty children with gender dysphoria will experience resolution by late adolescence if not exposed to medical intervention and social affirmation. Dr. Levine, do you believe minors are capable of making such a life-changing decision of changing one's sex?”
Levine wouldn’t give a clear yes or no answer to that question on surgical mutilation of children or the use of so-called chemical “puberty blockers” on the growing and changing bodies of children lest the gender warrior agenda of the Biden administration be exposed. Sen. Paul also noted the hypocrisy of Levine and the left is suggesting the chemical castration of children, whether chosen by children, coerced by parents, or mandated by government through legislation, as PJ Media noted:
Paul went on to destroy the Left’s double standard, noting that many leftists screamed like hyenas that off-label use of medication was the end of the world when it came to hydroxychloroquine use for COVID-19.
“I find it ironic that the Left that went nuts over hydroxychloroquine being used possibly for COVID are not alarmed that these hormones are being used off-label. There’re no long-term studies. We don’t know what happens to them. We do know there are dozens and dozens of people who have been through this who regret that this happened. And a permanent change happened to them. If you’ve ever been around children, 14-year-olds can’t make this decision…we should be outraged that someone is talking to a three-year-old about changing their sex.”
Indeed we should be outraged. A child, even a teenager, is not equipped with the life experience, maturity and judgment to ponder such a question or decision. This is a parental decision, not a governmental one. And it should be based on sound moral teachings and on science, not on the desires of a guy in a dress.
Yes, the science. In fact, this is one area where science and religion are in firm agreement. There are only two genders and our anatomies spell out the difference. Male and female created He them. God does ot put [eople into the wrong bodies. As Dr. Ben Carson notes, to push or force gender reassignment o children is one of the worst forms of child abuse:
Dr. Ben Carson, a retired pediatric neurosurgeon, described the pushing of left-wing transgender ideology upon children as “child abuse” on Friday’s edition of SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Daily with host Alex Marlow.
Marlow recalled Thursday’s confirmation hearing for Dr. Rachel Levine, a man who describes himself as a woman.
“We’re being told it’s scientific to allow children to change their genders, either with treatments or with surgeries,” Marlow said. “This is not science. It’s so far beyond it, but give me your sense of someone who’s lived his life as a scientific person.”
Carson replied, “Well, I think they have completely neglected biology. Biology tells us that there are males and there are females, and there’s a reason for that, and we also know that the human brain is an incredibly complex organ and it’s not fully developed until your mid- to late-twenties.”
“So why would you be asking a pre-adolescent about these complex issues?” Carson asked. “Why would we even be complicating their lives? Children are curious by nature, and of course they’re going to ask questions and explore things. That doesn’t mean that they want to change their sex. And to confuse them in that way, I think, is child abuse. It certainly has nothing to do with science. These radical things are actually going to ruin people’s lives long term.”
We laughed at the imbecilic derangement of the so-called “woke” culture warriors as shown perfectly by their politically correct focus on the gender reassignment of a plastic potato. Mr. Potato Head. Iy was just prelude to the inmates running the asylum.
Daniel John Sobieski is a former editorial writer for Investor’s Business Daily and free lance writer whose pieces have appeared in Human Events, Reason Magazine, and the Chicago Sun-Times among other publications.


Owner blames ex-partner of poisoning food ‘as revenge’
KUWAIT: Test results on samples taken from a Hawally restaurant where nearly 300 customers were recently hospitalized with food poisoning came positive for contamination with salmonella and other types of bacteria, said sources familiar with the results.
The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) had received samples of the food served by the popular falafel joint, and tests revealed traces of salmonella and other bacteria which makes the food completely inedible, the sources noted.
Other sources said meanwhile that the owner, who is currently detained with his staff members pending investigations, accused his former partner, a Syrian man, of conspiring with one of the restaurant’s staff members, and had him contaminate the falafel, which resulted in poisoning a large number of customers. The sources added that the former partner would be summoned for interrogation as well.
On a related concern, PAFN urged Kuwait Municipality to hand over authority of the main food lab to it, said the capital food and nutrition department’s manager Abdul Rahman Al-Fares. He noted that food inspectors are incapable of detecting food contamination by virtual inspection, adding that samples have to be collected and examined in labs, which would enable routine inspection rounds to examine food and prevent any further poisoning cases.
The government paid off KD 650 million as part of its KD 6.97 billion general debt, as per the end of March 2018, said informed sources, noting that the debts were in the form of bonds due for local banks. The sources explained that KD 200 were paid in April, KD 150 in May, KD 200 in June and KD 100 on July 4.
Following the payments, the state’s general debt drops by 9 percent, the sources explained, adding that further KD 550 million of the debt would be due by the end of the year. Furthermore, financial sources stressed that the debt is primarily paid from the state’s general reserve, which have been decreasing gradually after the government failed to convince the parliament to pass a law allowing it obtain new loans.
The chairman of the Public Anticorruption Authority denied that the board of trustees issued any decisions to ban authority employees from being promoted to directors, Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr Fahad Al-Afasi said. He added that the board of trustees set both general and special conditions for some vacant positions in the authority’s organizational structure.
On a different concern, Afasi said that the total cost of preparing the authority’s current headquarters reaches KD 6,342,000, adding that once the authority moves to its new building, the finance ministry would offer the current building for privatization.
Various secondary stage school administrations officially concluded their school year yesterday and started a summer vacation that runs through September 2, 2018. This year’s 52-day summer break for high school staff is considered the least compared to other educational stages. In this regard, education ministry sources said that secondary stage schools had exerted relentless efforts this year, adding that the summer vacation offers an opportunity to reconsider the success of primary stage pupils and help prepare them for further stages, with hopes of eventually helping limit complaints made about the outcomes of the educational process.
Free gas production
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) CEO Jamal Jaafar stressed that free gas production would reach 500 million cubic feet per day by the end of this fiscal year, while light crude oil’s daily production would reach 200,000 barrels.
Jaafar added that KOC’s strategic goal is to increase gas production’s capacity to one billion cubic feet a day, and light crude oil to 275,000 barrels a day by 2022-2023. He also stressed that KOC is keen on developing its free gas and light oil production’s capabilities, which are the base of its strategy for 2040. Further, Jaafar said that discovering free gas and light crude oil came within KOC’s constant work to find alternatives to the use of crude oil and its derivatives in generating electricity. He added that KOC always works on turning strategic goals into well-studied working plans.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry decided to citizens subsidized construction material to citizens for only once in their lifetimes, even if a citizen obtains more than one construction loan. In this regard, informed sources said that unless a citizen had received full subsidies when applying to build his first house, the concerned committee agreed that he would have the right to complete his share by a maximum of KD 30,000. “70 percent of the subsidies paid by the government in general goes to subsidized food stuff goods, while the balance goes to subsidized construction material paid to citizens who receive housing loans,” explained the sources, noting that the parliament had rejected a proposal to increase housing loans to KD 100,000.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah stressed that he had instructed his new undersecretary to open by next week six new centers to deliver new Kuwaiti passports, in addition to the six that already exist. The old centers would be allocated to submit applications, while the new ones would be used to deliver the passports, he added. Speaking during a reception that the Ministry of Interior (MOI) held yesterday to welcome its new undersecretary Lt Gen Essam Al-Nahham, Jarrah said that the new centers would enhance the delivery of new passports. Further, Jarrah announced that new assistant undersecretaries, directors and assistant directors would be appointed in various MOI sectors within a month.
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i watched this because of the trailer......but i personally didn't like it. but the subject was really cool
Not bad.. but not good either?
didnt really like the speach bubbles and stuff... not really that exiting but i enjoyed watching the pictures.! ;)
Should be a comic and not an animation
The Good: I love your style of art, it's very detailed with the lighting and facial expressions and you take yourself very seriously when you do draw. The story is entertaining and you make sure to keep the speech bubbles up for a little bit because of slow readers like myself.
The Bad: It seems like you copy and pasted the drawings of the characters into the flash scene because there is this nasty looking white pixel boarder around them, especially Lacorse when he first appears and it takes away that detail you put into this. I sort of feel like you shouldn't animate this, but make it a comic, that way you can put up a lot of pages faster than doing all the flash stuff. Then with adding to that, this animation was very short, I felt like it should have kept going for a little bit longer. Then you recycled pages and that really annoyed me. Try using a different face on the characters to show their expressions to each comment or seeing them from a different angle would have been really good and shown some more of your artistic abilities.
Good job but it's not great. Keep working dude.
i don`t got it it was i don`t know what was that
i think norm or booring
very good, but needs some work
This was pretty nice, i don't know why everyone is dissin this zillis guy, he makes some pretty good points and to be honest you'll get better much slower when everyone tells you your work is just the best. If i was you i would take into account what he has said cause it's all true. the artwork is really really nice for the most part, you may want to work on your staging a bit though, in the scene where the dude and the girl are talking he kind of is sitting, then standing at the door and sitting again, just confuses a little, and also in the beggining when they bust through the door at first i thought he was confronting the bad dude but was really trying to get away, was a bit confusing with those shots, but sound was put together really well, probably the strongest part of the animation, and even though its not ruined if the faces are a bit uneven, it will become a whole lot easier to animate if your characters are constructed properly, usually with the eyes that kind of thing. but yeah its pretty good, just needs a bit of tweaky here and there, but its captivating. Also as nice as it is to hear that its just awesome, this kind of critisism will probably help you more than anything to improve your skills, just remember your not just an animator or artist, but a story teller too.
much love and hope to see more :)
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Politics heated up in the aftermath of the BJP president becoming Covid-19 positive. Taking a pot shot at state BJP, the vice president of Uttarakhand Congress, Surya Kant Dhasmana said that he wishes Bhagat a speedy recovery from the disease. He however questioned the presence of hundreds of people in the house warming ceremony of Bansi Dhar Bhagat. He alleged that the BJP leaders are behaving irresponsibly in dealing with the disease and said that it appears that they are under the notion that they are resistant to the disease. Dhasmana also attacked the state administration for adopting separate standards for dealing with the leaders of BJP and opposition. He said that administration is slapping cases on the Congress leaders for not following social distancing norms during programmes and looking the other way when similar and more blatant offences are committed by the BJP leaders.
While Dhasmana was aggressive in his attack on BJP, the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Pritam Singh was more guarded in his approach. Responding to the questions of media persons, he merely said that he wishes a speedy recovery to Bansidhar Bhagat from Covid-19. He said that the politicians lead a social life and at times the norms of social distancing are not followed properly. He added that those in public life cannot engage in pick and choose policy for meeting with the public. When prodded by the media persons to comment on the ceremony held at the new official residence of Bhagat, the PCC president merely said that he doesn’t want to make political comments on the subject.
The spokesperson of Uttarakhand BJP, Devendra Bhasin said that the Uttarakhand Congress should look into itself before commenting on the issue. He said that it is really unfortunate that some Congress leaders are engaging in petty politics on the subject. Bhasin reminded Congress that many of its leaders were in quarantine and they organised programmes like Bullock cart march which affected anti Covid activities.
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Mayor Ray Nagin is disturbingly vague about a Hawaiian vacation for his family that was bankrolled by a company owned by a city contractor.
When the trip came to light at the end of March, he said he didn't know who paid for it. Then he said the tropical getaway was a Christmas gift from his friend and then-technology chief Greg Meffert. Although, he said, it could have been paid for by a private company, but definitely not one that had a contract with the city.
Now New Orleanians know otherwise. In a sworn deposition made public this week by Civil District Court Judge Rose Ledet, Mr. Meffert said that NetMethods -- a company owned by city technology contractor Mark St. Pierre -- footed the bill for the trip to Hawaii in 2004.
An assistant city attorney argued Monday that there was no ethical violation because Mayor Nagin believed Mr. Meffert was his benefactor.
Mr. Meffert argued in the deposition that it wasn't illegal because NetMethods didn't hold a city contract, although another company owned by Mr. St. Pierre did.
And Mayor Nagin told reporters Tuesday, "I don't see a violation." Mr. Meffert said he was paying for the trip, the mayor said. And because NetMethods didn't do city work at the time and is a separate company from the other St. Pierre firm that was performing city work, he said, there was no conflict of interest.
That may prove to be true, but it is not for any of them to decide. The state Board of Ethics ought to investigate the matter.
Even if there was no violation of ethics laws, the Hawaii trip is troubling. What boss would accept an expensive vacation from a subordinate? And who would fly more than 4,200 miles without showing more curiosity about how the trip was financed?
Assistant City Attorney Bob Ellis was adamant Monday that Mayor Nagin thought Mr. Meffert was his host and had no reason to think otherwise. But the mayor's shifting public comments on the matter have suggested otherwise.
At the very least, the Meffert deposition and other public records reveal a careless approach to the technology office and its contractors.
Mr. Meffert, who resigned in 2006, allowed the lines between outside contractors and the city department he headed to be hopelessly blurred. Court documents indicate that he and key members of those companies were trying to trade on their work with the city to further private ventures.
The lines between the various St. Pierre companies are fuzzy as well. A former employee said in an affidavit released by the court this week that he worked for Mr. St. Pierre at Imagine Software, where he managed the city's crime camera program, and at NetMethods. While at NetMethods, he said he was paid at first by Imagine Software and later by a third St. Pierre company called Veracent.
"During the time I worked for Imagine and St. Pierre's companies, I also held myself out as a City employee and a representative of the Mayor's Office of Technology," Christopher Drake said in his affidavit. He even had city business cards -- although he wasn't actually a city employee.
Tuesday afternoon Mayor Nagin reiterated what a fine job Mr. Meffert did during his stint as technology director. The city does have a better Web site than it did when Mayor Nagin took office, but the much-touted crime camera program is an expensive failure.
Mr. Meffert's loose grip on the appropriate way to run a city department and on the ethics of public service are an embarrassment. And Mayor Nagin, who brushed aside initial questions about the trip as an invasion of his private life, ought to understand the ethical ramifications and the need for a thorough investigation.

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Economy and Finance Minister Yiannis Papathanassiou expects that the government’s recently adopted tax measures will help turn around state finances in the second half of the year, while he ruled out hitting businesses with any additional one-off levies. In a bid to help boost sagging tax revenues, the Finance Ministry announced in June tax hikes on fuel, mobile phones, lotteries and cars with over 2-liter engines, among others, as part of an effort to glean an additional 2 billion euros for state coffers. The government also said it will cut spending and crack down on tax evaders, as it looks increasingly unlikely it will meet its 2009 fiscal goals. «We believe that the situation in the second half will be reversed, because all the steps we have taken will pay off in the second six-month period,» Papathanassiou told reporters after meeting with Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis. The country’s slowing economy, widely expected in 2009 to enter its first recession in 15 years, has resulted in an annual drop in state revenues of more than 3 percent to 22.1 billion euros between January to June, versus a targeted growth rate of 14.7 percent. Papathanassiou also said the ministry is not planning to introduce any one-off taxes on businesses, denying press reports that suggested the new levy will be announced in September. The Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE), a nonprofit research group, said in a report released yesterday that is «exceptionally difficult, if not unachievable» for the government to reduce the budget deficit to 3.7 percent of gross domestic product in 2009 from 5 percent last year as planned. IOBE said the decline in economic activity, which has seen unemployment climb to 9.4 percent, may bring about more job losses, taking into account a weaker tourism season this year. It projects unemployment will worsen to 9.5 percent in 2009.


text: I've got a ticket for the performance named Nanta for my birthday present. I heard about this show few times, but I didn't understand what the title meant. The show was something about cooks swinging sticks. I wasn't really in to the show, but I chose to watch the show because this was my birthday present. The rhythm of the performance was fantastic and I found out it was based on Korean folk music called Samulnori(I added an link about Samulnori). It was my first time experiencing the Korean culture and it was really a genuine pleasure. After watching the show, I got interested in other Korean cultures including musics and movies. Does any one know about these?


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Ansur Imam Mahdi, an Islamic Charity Organization in the Tamale Metropolis, as part of activities to mark the birth of Sayida Fatimatu Zahra (as) has donated assorted items to the Nyohini Children’s Home.
The items included bags of rice, toiletries, drinks, bags of sachet water, cooking oil and an undisclosed amount of money.
President of Ansur Imam Mahdi, Ibrahim Denu Rahaman, said the celebration of the birth of the daughter of the prophet, Mohammed (SAW) was to share love to the less privileged, hence the organization was touched by the plight of orphans and decided to make the donation.
“As an Islamic body, we decided to visit the orphanage as one of the virtues of the beloved daughter of prophet Mohammed (SAW), so we came to exhibit that virtue so that, our brothers and sisters who are orphans will feel that love. If Fatima was going to be living now, this is the love she would have been giving to them,” he narrated.
He maintained that Ansur Imam Mahdi organization will continue to maintain the gesture and expand it to the other less privileged institutions.
On her part, Janet Ansu-Boahemaa, the Central Manageress of the Nyohini Children’s Home speaking to Diamond News, commended the leadership of Ansur Imam Mahdi for the gesture and appealed to other benevolent organizations to come to the aid of the children.
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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Governor Charlie Baker’s Administration announced today a $56 million food insecurity grant program, and it's to connect those in need to locally produced food.
The first round of $3 million was awarded to 26 recipients, including Springfield Public Schools, and now, the district is expanding its free summer meal program.
“Several schools and school districts have received grants to address this issue through this grant award, including Springfield Public Schools, which is receiving almost $500,000 through this opportunity today for equipment and supplies needed to ensure they can continue to provide pre-packaged meals to over 25,000 students," said Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Kathleen Theoharides.
Theoharides said remote learning has made it more difficult for schools to provide food for kids in need. That’s why the Bay State is continuing to help schools like Springfield keep its food program running.
“I think they need it right now. Because there’s a lot of parents that are out of work and it's hard to have money to make meals right now. So I think that it's important," said Springfield resident Scott Wallace.
Springfield Public Schools are taking things even further by expanding their current meal service, providing food, and more to anyone under 18, whether they go to the city's schools or not.
“This is breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack and milk. Fresh fruit. There have also been toiletries that have been distributed," said Springfield Public School's Chief Communications Officer Azell Cavaan.
During the pandemic, meals at the school district are distributed 11 in the morning until one in the afternoon Monday through Friday, but now on Mondays and Thursdays select schools will also give out meals, dinner from four to six at night.
“I think that it's helpful for the low-income families that are here in Springfield, Mass, and I pray and hope that all parents and students are getting access to it. Cause it’s a really good thing for us to have right now because of the pandemic that we’re in," Wallace noted.
This program is available to all parents, inside or outside the city, if they're in need.
“Not necessarily in my situation, but I mean, I certainly would if the reason opens up at that we need to take advantage of something like that. We’re all in this thing together, so we have to help each other out," said East Longmeadow resident Rick Baker.


MISSOULA - Plans are underway for a new YWCA facility that's planned to provide safe housing for homeless families and survivors of domestic violence.
Missoula City Council formally approved the project on Monday.
The housing facility was proposed by the YWCA and will be able to house nearly 200 people. It's slated to be built off Third Street, near the Good Food Store.
Now that the project is approved, YWCA Executive Director Cindy Weiss said she's excited to bring this much-needed facility to Missoula.
Currently, women escaping abusive situations have to rely on hotel vouchers to find a safe place to stay. Missoula also doesn't have a shelter equipped to take in homeless families with children.
She says they're working on a funding package to make this project possible.
"We'll be working ...to reach out to the community and to ask them to support our project," Weiss said.
They hope to have the facility open by 2020.


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Home Enhancement Advice To Make Your Home More Home-LikeFor those considering home renovations and improvements, there are so many possibilities to consider. A proper home improvement project can enhance the value of a person's home considerably. When engaging in home improvement, there are so many facets to consider. Use this article for tips on doing home improvements the right way.
When renovating a kitchen, be sure to perform a good deep clean before applying any paint. The walls are probably covered with at least a thin layer of grease. This grease will make it difficult for the new paint to stick. It is also possible that your kitchen walls don't need paint at all and are just dirty with grease!
You might have to repaint your porch. Use paint that is specified for exteriors and is of good quality. Just make sure the new paint has the same base; use oil over oil based and latex over water based paint. Oil-based paints make good trims due to their longevity but are bad ideas outside on decks or flooring, since snow makes them slippery.
Keep your partially used can of drywall compound from drying out between uses! All you have to do scrape and wipe the insides of the can down to the surface of the remaining drywall mud. Next, pour just enough water onto the mud to cover its surface. Before you use it again just pour off the water and it will be as good as new!
When it comes to home improvement, consider remodeling either your kitchen or bathroom first. These are two of the best ways that you can add the most value to your house. If possible, add an additional bathroom to your house as this is always a way to boost the value of your home.
Fix a nail that's popped partially out of your wall covering with a couple of drywall screws! Insert a drywall screw a few inches above the offending nail and another a few inches below. This will pull the drywall or other wall covering back into the wall stud so that you can hammer the nail back into place without blemishing your wall. Paint the visible nail and screw heads and you're done!
If you are unable to pick a paint color because you are not sure how the colors will look in your desired room, purchase a small amount of paint in different colors to test out on the wall. Having a larger color swatch to look at and evaluate in your room's lighting can help you to make a decision.
Choose a color scheme that matches something that is already in your room. Use the colors of your drapes, sofa, or even a rug for inspiration. If you are the owner of a multi-colored rug, choose a color that goes well with it. You'll use the other colors as accent, secondary colors.
When it comes to home improvement, it is important to know which types of improvements will add to the value of your home and which will not. This will be important when it does come time to sell your house. Such general maintenance such as sealing the driveway and replacing the roof will not add to the value, however, an additional bathroom or a patio may.
To save on energy costs, consider adding a series of small fluorescent lighting fixtures under your cabinetry. These lights consume less energy than your overhead light and can cast a glowing light on the counter surface that is ideal for preparing food or illuminating a richly colored counter top or decorative back splash area.
Attic space is highly valuable for storage so if you are not taking advantage of this area, buy a dormer window and do so. Not only will this add to the look of your house from the outside, but it may also increase the square footage of your home. Your property value will rise, and you will end up with more usable space without having to spend a lot.
Landscaping is the largest component of curb appeal. Make sure that your lawn is green and mowed, that there are no weeds growing in your flower beds and that all bushes, trees and shrubbery are trimmed and shaped nicely. These things can make your home look well cared for and put together.
Soundproofing inside interior walls makes a good investment in any home. You cannot realistically sound proof every wall in the house since the expense would be very substantial. The most important areas for soundproofing are bedrooms, bathrooms and equipment rooms. If the kitchen is not too open, you may consider soundproofing it, too.
If you have decided to do your own repainting of your home's exterior, remember to paint surfaces from the top down. Begin first with the gutters. a fantastic read , and the eaves of your house. When this part is finished, work your way downward to the main surfaces. You can save yourself a considerable amount of time by using a high-quality 4-inch brush. Check often for drips and streaks since they are more difficult to clean up after the paint is dried.
Give your kitchen a new look by installing a backsplash. Ceramic or glass tiles, metal sheeting, or even broken plates, applied in a mosaic pattern, can make great backsplashes. Placing backsplashes on the walls behind the sink and stove, provide great protection from splashes and stains. You can continue the pattern around the entire room if you desire.
Purchase your building materials at re-use stores such as Habitat For Humanity's Re-Store. When you do this, you are saving resources and recycling your money by investing it in your own home and in providing homes for the homeless. If you hire a contractor, make sure s/he does not throw out usable materials. Either re-use them yourself or donate them to the Re-Store.
In conclusion, whether it is you or someone you know who is about to make improvements to your home, it is wise to research home improvement tips. You'll always be able to proceed with greater confidence when you know you're acting wisely. Make repairs successfully by using the advice given here.


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Acoustic cues to speech segmentation in spoken French : native and non-native strategies
In spoken French, the phonological processes of liaison and resyllabification can render word and syllable boundaries ambiguous. In the case of liaison, for example, the /n/ in the masculine indefinite article un [oẽ] is normally latent, but when followed by a vowel-initial word the /n/ surfaces and is resyllabified as the onset of that word. Thus, the phrases un air ‘a melody’ and un nerf ‘a nerve’ are produced with identical phonemic content and syllable boundaries [oẽ.nɛʁ]). Some research has suggested that speakers of French give listeners cues to word boundaries by varying the duration of consonants that surface in liaison environments relative to consonants produced word-initially. Production studies (e.g. Wauquier-Gravelines 1996; Spinelli et al. 2003) have demonstrated that liaison consonants (e.g. /n/ in un air) are significantly shorter than the same consonant in initial position (e.g. /n/ in un nerf). Studies on the perception of spoken French have suggested that listeners exploit these durational differences in the segmentation of running speech (e.g. Gaskell et al. 2002; Spinelli et al. 2003), though no study to date has tested this hypothesis directly. The current study employs a direct test of the exploitation of duration as a segmentation cue by manipulating this single acoustic factor while holding all other factors constant. Thirty-six native speakers of French and 54 adult learners of French as a second language (L2) were tested on both an AX discrimination task and a forced-choice identification task which employed stimuli in which the durations of pivotal consonants (e.g. /n/ in [oẽ.nɛʁ]) were instrumentally shortened and lengthened. The results suggest that duration alone can indeed modulate the lexical interpretation of sequences rendered sequences in spoken French. Shortened stimuli elicited a significantly larger proportion of vowel-initial (liaison) responses, while lengthened stimuli elicited a significantly larger proportion of consonant-initial responses, indicating that both native and (advanced) non-native speakers are indeed sensitive to this acoustic cue. These results add to a growing body of work demonstrating that listeners use extremely fined-grained acoustic detail to modulate lexical access (e.g. Salverda et al. 2003; Shatzman & McQueen 2006). In addition, the current results have manifest ramifications for study of the upper limits of L2 acquisition and the plasticity of the adult perceptual system in that they show evidence nativelike sensitivity to non-contrastive phonological variation.

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The steam machine continues to churn out hot days with another one in the books today. Springfield had a heat index of at least 110° for the fourth day in a row. The brutal temperature and humidity combo will continue to produce dangerously high heat index values through Friday.
There’s not much change in the day-to-day pattern. But with the center of the “heat dome” retreating off to the southwest, it will become a little easier for clouds to bubble up into showers. While most areas will remain dry Thursday afternoon, a few isolated showers look possible.
Muggy conditions won’t improve much this week, but we will see a noticeable improvement by the end of the weekend.
The improvement comes as the heat dome retreats into the Southwest allowing a series of fronts to move through. The first won’t clear out the humidity, but we should see an increase in clouds and a boost in shower and thunderstorm chances from Saturday into Sunday. The remnants of “Harold” will also play a role in boosting rain chances Sunday.
Drier air will work in Monday along with cooler temperatures. An early fall feel will settle in for the first half of next week.


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The Grade 1 listed building in London's Mayfair had been put up for sale in a desparate bid to pay for the charity's growing debts following a £22 million refurbishment in 2008.
But the £60m building, which was once the workplace of Michael Faraday and is the premises on which 10 chemical elements were discovered, could yet be preserved for science after the donation allowed the RI to balance its bank debts.
Although the organisation is still failing to cover its running costs, the sum will allow "breathing room" in which to explore other options than the sale of the property and come up with a strategy to attract new funds.
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The donation from an anonymous source was announced to Ri members at a special meeting at the Albemarle Street headquarters on Tuesday night.
Sir Richard Sykes, Ri chairman, said: "This donation is very timely and will clear the Ri’s bank debt, as well as giving us the breathing room to explore other options more fully. However, our financial issues are far from being resolved.”
The Royal Institution was founded in 1799 for the purpose of basic scientific studies and improving society's understanding of science through public lectures and exhibitions.
When reports surfaced that the Ri's historic home had been opened up to potential buyers a campaign was launched to raise funds and prevent the sale, with Prof Brian Cox, Lord Winston and Sir David Attenborough among the leading names lending their weight to the cause.
One alternative to selling the building which was considered by the Ri was a merger with its academic rival, the Royal Society, which could take on its debts in exchange for the use of its building for public events, but there is no agreement in place.


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G • Gone are the days when fruits and vegetables were loaded with nature's bounty. • Now with the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, each ingredient your plate has good amount of harmful chemicals injected in to it. • In case you are looking for ways in which you can get healthy vegetables for yourself and your family, then all you need to do is start organic vegetable gardeningin your premises.
Organic vegetable gardening is easy to do, cost-effective and provides you with vegetables which are oozing with nutrients.
Also research shows that organic vegetables helps in keeping many lifestyle related and chronic diseases at bay.
There are studies which show that organic food is the best defense against your kids premature puberty. And most of all, organic gardening is eco-friendly.
Some aspects you need to take care of to start a garden of your own • To start with you need to select an area which gets proper sunlight • Select the right plant varieties • Choose natural fertilizers
Do not forget mulching • Water well and avoid weeds • Rotate plants
Most of all give utmost importance to cleaniness. Make it a point that your garden is kept clean and unwanted waste is not spilled around it. Also pay attention to your garden so that you can detect pests and diseases at an early stage. With these simple steps you can easily build an organic garden of your own and have the best of fruits and vegetables in your house.
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Tower Life Building, San Antonio
The unique 30-story Tower Life Building was completed in 1929 and originally called the Smith Young Tower. Built as the great depression was beginning, it is said the architect included Medieval gargoyles to protect the building from evil spirits and bad luck. It was San Antonio's tallest building from its completion until the Marriott was built in 1988.
Its green roof and unique lighting make the Tower Life Building one of the most easily recognized landmarks in the city.
Address: 310 South Saint Mary's Street
Phone: (210) 554-4444

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We at Timru Pharmaceuticals, provide Sodium Acid Phosphate, Thiamine & Methylcobalamin Bolus by the name of TAMPHOS-M.
1 bolus for 10 days
Dairy Animal (During Gestation & Lactation) : 1-2 bolus on alternate day for 8-10 days or as recommended by dairy consultant.
Repeat Breeding : 1st Dose : 2 bolus on or before Al followed by 1 bolus on alternate day for 6 days
Why is Phosphorus so Important to the Health of Livestock?
Phosphorus is the second most required mineral in an animal’s diet but has more functions in the body compared to any other mineral. It has a dose relationship with calcium withinin the diet, but where calcium is mainly found in the bones and teeth of the animal; only 80-85% of Phosphorus is found in bones and teeth, the remainder can be found in soft tissue and fluid to assist with metabolic function throughout the body.
In most species, thiamine deficiency is expressed as a central nervous system dysfunction due to the dependence of the brain on glycolysis for energy production. Clinical signs include an apparent weakness that is usually first characterised by poor leg co-ordination, especially of the forelimbs and by inability to rise and stand.
Methylcobalamin is a naturally occurring and pure form of Vit. B. It is taken to regulate certain vital body functions like cell multiplication, blood formation and protein synthesis. It is used to treat Vit. B12 deficiency in Pernicous Anaemia in animals.
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An Algebraic Word Problem Involving Motion: Case 2
In this animated object, learners use an algebraic formula to solve the following problem: An airplane travels a certain distance with the wind in the same amount of time that it takes to travel a shorter distance against the wind. Given a constant wind speed, what is the speed of the plane without a wind?
In this animated object, learners examine how the rotation of an induction AC motor's armature slips behind the synchronous rotational speed of the stator's field to create magnetic fields. These fields interact and produce torque. A quiz completes the activity.
Learners compare the experience of driving an auto to the circuit responses of RL (resistance/inductance) circuits and RC (resistance/capacitance) circuits. Acceleration, position, speed, and torque are graphed.


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Gardner’s Basin is a relaxed pocket of AC with stunning sunset views
Historic Gardner’s Basin isn’t exactly a secret. Locals and frequent Atlantic City visitors know all about the quiet inlet.
But those who whiz straight to the shoreline and casinos might miss this relaxed section in northwest Atlantic City.
Gardner’s Basin’s ample free parking is its first perk. The next is the wonderful restaurants and landmarks away from the bustle of the boardwalk. The third is the gorgeous sunset view.
Here are some of our favorite features of Gardner’s Basin.
Tuck in for a steaming plate of hotcakes from the Gilchrist location in Gardner’s Basin (there are several others in South Jersey).
Michael Barham, who founded Gilchrist with his mother, Denise Stamat, says she created their signature crepe-like hotcakes by thinning out the batter so they would cook faster to accommodate more hungry guests. Now, kids and adults alike devour them by the stack.
Not keen on hotcakes? Gilchrist also serves breakfast sandwiches, lox platters, waffles and (for lunch) wraps, grilled sandwiches and hot fried fish and chicken.
Go: 804 North Rhode Island Ave.; 609-345-8278, gilchristrestaurant.com.
Around town:9 family-friendly things to do in Atlantic City
During the summer, several crafters set up shop in colorful little shacks near the water. Here, you can find unique, hand-crafted gifts from local artisans.
Go: 800 North New Hampshire Ave.
Back Bay Ale House
Back Bay Ale House is the best place to be during sunset in Atlantic City. The beachy restaurant has an outdoor bar that offers massive mason jar cocktails, which you can enjoy with an order of jerk shrimp, a cheeseburger or flaky crab cakes.
If you snag a table in the breezy outdoor area, you’re set up perfectly to see the gorgeous sunset over the bay.
Go: 800 North New Hampshire Ave.; 609-449-0006, backbayalehouse.com.
Oscar E. McClinton Jr. Waterfront Park
This 4-acre patch of green is circled by a paved walkway and a decorative colonnade, and includes a children’s park and views of Absecon Inlet. It’s a great place to gather with a group, work out or bring the kids to get some energy out.
Go: 201 North New Hampshire Ave.
Kelsey & Kim’s Southern Café
Care for some chicken and waffles? Kelsey & Kim’s is beloved for its Southern soul food.
The menu has plenty of fried fish such as whiting, shrimp and catfish nuggets. Not a fish fan? Opt instead for a crispy fried chicken atop a waffle, served with collard greens and macaroni and cheese.
Go: 201 Melrose Ave.; 609-350-6800, kelseyandkims.com.
Other things to do:
Fish Heads: This counter-service shack offers fried fish and seafood at 800 North New Hampshire Ave.
Atlantic City Aquarium: The Atlantic City Aquarium, 800 North New Hampshire Ave., is a great place to take the kids to learn about our corner of the Atlantic. It is currently closed for renovations but is worth a visit when it reopens. Call 609-348-2880 or visit acnj.gov/pages/acaquarium.
Rebecca King is a food writer for NorthJersey.com. For more on where to dine and drink, please subscribe today and sign up for our North Jersey Eats newsletter.


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A California police officer fatally shot a 16-year-old boy in newly released 2017 video. Justified? Unjustified?
Surveillance video released Tuesday shows a California police officer fatally shooting a 16-year-old boy from behind.
Isiah Murrietta-Golding was running from Fresno police officers, the footage from 2017 shows, and did not get up after an officer fired his gun.
Attorney Stuart Chandler, who represents Murrietta-Golding's father, released the video and body camera footage ahead of an upcoming trial. The father sued the Fresno Police Department for excessive force and wrongful death, according to court documents.
Three reviews determined the use of force was justified during a homicide investigation at the time, Fresno Police Department Chief Andrew Hall said in a statement. The department's Internal Affairs Bureau, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Fresno’s Office of Independent Review all determined officers acted within policy after seeing Murrietta-Golding reach for his waistband several times during a pursuit.
Investigators later determined he was unarmed.
“There absolutely is no way the officer’s life was in danger,” Chandler told The Fresno Bee. “He was running away and he was trying to hold up his pants."
Police came into contact with Murrietta-Golding on April 15, 2017, because he was a suspect in a homicide on the previous day, according to the independent review. Officers were about to take Murrietta-Golding into custody during a traffic stop when he ran away, body camera footage shows.
Officers chased after the teen, footage shows, telling him to stop. After he jumped over a fence, the review says an officer saw Murrietta-Golding reach for his waistband while looking at police from over his shoulder.
Believing he was reaching for a weapon, an officer fired one fatal shot, according to the review. Body camera footage shows an officer, who the lawsuit identified as Ray Villalvazo, firing his gun through the fence. The bullet struck the back of Murrietta-Golding's head, according to the lawsuit.
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A trial on the shooting is scheduled for October 2020, the Bee reported. Hall said ongoing litigation will consider all factors of the incident.
"The 16-year-old in this case was involved in the homicide with his brother and the brother was later arrested and pled guilty," Hall said in a statement. "The video represents a different vantage point and was not what the pursuing officers could see. The 16-year-old was also known to carry firearms and had jumped a fence into a child daycare center."
The preschool was closed that Saturday, the lawsuit said, and no one was on the campus. Police also did not have an arrest warrant when they attempted to take Murrietta-Golding into custody, the lawsuit alleges.
"This young man was trying to run away, and you can be as critical as you want about how you shouldn't do that, but it doesn't give police the right to use lethal force," Chandler told KFSN-TV.


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is once again an unrestricted free agent as systems arbitrator Richard Bloch has determined the NHL was within its legal right to reject the 17-year, $102 million contract Kovalchuk signed with the New Jersey Devils
Bloch heard arguments from both the NHL and the NHL Players' Association, which filed a grievance on Kovalchuk's behalf, over two days in Boston last week. His decision came late Monday afternoon. As a result of Bloch's ruling, Kovalchuk immediately returns to unrestricted free agent status.
Upon announcing the contract was rejected, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said the League would not approve it because it was a "circumvention of the Collective Bargaining Agreement."
"We want to thank Arbitrator Bloch for his prompt resolution of a complex issue," Daly said in a statement. "His ruling is consistent with the League's view of the manner in which the Collective Bargaining Agreement should deal with contracts that circumvent the Salary Cap."
"The NHLPA is disappointed with the Arbitrator's ruling to uphold the NHL's rejection of the contract between the New Jersey Devils
and Ilya Kovalchuk
," the Players' Association said in a statement. "The NHLPA is currently reviewing the decision and will have no further comment at this time."
Lou Lamoriello, the Devils' president and general manager, issued the following statement.
"We have reviewed and respect Arbitrator Bloch's ruling in the Kovalchuk matter. We also note and appreciate his finding that nothing in his opinion should be read as suggesting that either the club or Ilya Kovalchuk
operated in bad faith or on the basis of any assumption other than that the Standard Player Contract was fully compliant with the CBA. That has been our consistent position throughout.
"While we do not currently have a contract with Ilya Kovalchuk
, discussions have resumed and we are hopeful that a contract will be reached that meets with the principles in Arbitrator Bloch's award and the NHL's approval."
The Devils can choose to re-work the contract in hopes of getting it approved, or Kovalchuk could look elsewhere. Los Angeles reportedly had an offer for 15 years and $80 million on the table before Kovalchuk agreed to re-sign with New Jersey.
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If you’re a passionate home cook, chances are you’ve been wanting to get your hands on a food processor. But if it’s not in the budget right now or you simply don’t have one – don’t worry!
You can still whip up delicious meals without one. In this article I’ll share some of my favorite tips and tricks for navigating the kitchen without a food processor.
With these handy hacks, you won’t even miss having one! So let’s dive in and see what we can do.
Using A Blender
I don’t have a food processor, but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy all the delicious recipes out there.
With a blender, I can still make everything from smoothies to salsa and more!
Juicing fruits is one of the easiest things to do with a blender – just toss in some chopped up fruit, add some water or juice for flavor, and blend until it’s nice and smooth.
Mixing batters for pancakes or muffins couldn’t be simpler either – just combine dry ingredients in the bottom of your blender container then pour in wet ingredients over top.
A few pulses later you’ll have perfect batter ready for cooking!
Blenders are incredibly versatile kitchen tools and great substitutes when you don’t have a food processor at home.
Chopping By Hand
If you don’t have a food processor, there are still plenty of ways to cut and prepare your ingredients.
Dicing vegetables can be done with a sharp chef’s knife or even a mandoline if you want consistent sizes for dishes like salads.
The same goes for kneading dough – although it may take more time and effort than pounding out with the machine, rolling out and folding is an effective way of getting that perfect texture.
And no matter what dish you’re making, cutting down on prep times means less stress in the kitchen!
So why not give chopping by hand a go? It might just surprise you how quickly your skills develop.
Grating Or Shredding By Hand
Grating or shredding by hand is a great way to get the same results as using a food processor. It may take more time and effort, but it’s definitely doable!
I like to use a box grater for most of my tasks when I don’t have a food processor on hand. For julienning vegetables, a sharp chef’s knife works best. Make sure you have plenty of counter space and prep all your ingredients before you start so that everything is ready to go. With practice, julienning can become quite easy with just the right amount of pressure from your knife blade.
Grating cheese can be done manually too – either with the large holes on the side of your box grater or if you want something finer, try switching out for one with smaller holes. Whichever tool you choose, make sure it has good grip and hold onto the handle tightly while grating. If you find this difficult due to weak wrists or hands, try wrapping rubber bands around it for extra grip support.
Mashing By Hand
Mashing potatoes by hand can be a bit of a challenge, but it can definitely be done! You just need to use a masher or a fork to break up the chunks and mash them together.
For mashing fruits, you can use a potato masher or a fork to mush them together.
And for mashing vegetables, you can also use a potato masher or a fork, but you may need to add a bit of water or oil to help it along.
It’s not as easy as having a food processor, but it can be done with a bit of elbow grease!
Mashing potatoes by hand can be a tedious and tiring job, but it’s definitely possible! All you need is some good old elbow grease and the right tools.
You could use a potato masher or even an immersion blender if you don’t have one of those handy gadgets lying around. With either tool, start stirring your cooked potatoes manually until they reach desired consistency.
If you’re looking for baking substitutes, mashing your potatoes produces a creamy texture that works well as an ingredient in cakes, pies, and other treats.
Once mashed to perfection, simply add butter and milk to achieve the perfect flavor – no food processor needed!
Mashing potatoes by hand can be a great way to get creative in the kitchen. But if you’re looking for something other than mashed potatoes, why not try mushing fruits too? It’s just as easy and allows you to experiment with flavors!
You can use an immersion blender or masher, whatever suits your needs best. Just make sure that you don’t over mash them, otherwise it will end up tasting like baby food!
Juicing fruits is also another option to consider – this process extracts all of the goodness from the fruit without making it too mushy. Pureeing vegetables is yet another alternative – turning them into a creamy soup base or adding texture to various dishes.
So next time you need some mashing done, don’t forget about these alternatives; they give delicious results everytime!
Mashing vegetables is another great way to get creative in the kitchen, and it’s just as easy too.
Roasting or steaming them first will give you a nice base that can be mashed with any tool of your choice; an immersion blender or masher work really well here.
You can also add some herbs and spices for extra flavor – this is where you can get really creative!
Plus, mashing veggies gives you a delicious side dish which can be served on its own or added to other meals.
All in all, experimenting with different methods of mashing by hand can yield amazing results every time!
Using A Mortar And Pestle
When it comes to food preparation, not having a food processor doesn’t mean you can’t get creative in the kitchen. You just need to use the right tool for the job and one of those tools is a mortar and pestle.
This old-school cooking utensil has been around for centuries and is perfect for grinding spices, pounding garlic or crushing herbs.
Using a mortar and pestle takes some practice but once you get used to it, it’s surprisingly easy. Start by measuring out your ingredients into the mortar before adding them together with either water or oil depending on what you are making.
Then grab the pestle, which looks like an oversized wooden spoon and start mashing away at your mixture until all of the ingredients have been broken down into tiny pieces!
The result? A delicious blend that will bring life to any dish! From sumptuous sauces to flavorful rubs, there’s no limit to what you can create when using this classic culinary device.
So go ahead – give it a try!
Frequently Asked Questions
What Alternatives Are Available If I Don’t Have A Food Processor, Blender, Or Mortar & Pestle?
If you don’t have a food processor, blender or mortar and pestle to hand, there are still plenty of alternatives available.
For grinding spices, you could use an old-fashioned manual grinder – this is time consuming but will get the job done. Alternatively, if you’re looking for something more powerful then investing in an electric spice grinder may be worth it in the long run.
Manual kneading can also be used as an alternative to using a food processor; although it takes longer to do by hand, it’s a great way to work on your doughs texture– plus you’ll get a good arm workout too!
What Kitchen Tools Can I Use To Make Recipes That Require A Food Processor?
If you don’t have a food processor, manual slicing and an electric chopper are great alternatives.
Manual slicing requires a sharp knife and more elbow grease than using a food processor, but it can be done!
An electric chopper is another option that will help break down ingredients quickly – just be sure to read the instructions before use.
With both of these tools in your kitchen arsenal, you’ll be able to make many recipes that require a food processor without ever having to buy one!
How Much Time Should I Expect To Spend Chopping, Grating, Or Mashing Food By Hand?
When it comes to chopping, grating or mashing food by hand, the amount of time you’ll need to invest depends on what exactly you’re trying to make.
For example, grinding spices can be done quickly with a mortar and pestle, while baking purées may require more effort with a potato masher.
Regardless of the task at hand, setting aside enough time for prepping is essential so that your recipe turns out just right!
What Tips Can I Use To Make Chopping, Grating, Or Mashing By Hand Easier?
If you don’t have a food processor, chopping, grating, and mashing can be done by hand! Using the right knife techniques is key.
For instance, use a rocking motion to chop larger items such as onions or bell peppers. And for grating tasks like cheese or carrots, invest in a good quality food grater – it’ll make your job easier and faster!
Finally, when mashing cooked potatoes or beans with a fork or potato masher, make sure they’re completely soft first so that you achieve desired texture without too much effort.
With these tips in mind, prepping food by hand doesn’t have to be difficult!
Are There Any Other Methods Of Food Preparation That Don’t Require A Food Processor?
If you don’t have a food processor, never fear! There are plenty of other ways to prepare your food without one.
Manual slicing and kneading dough can be great alternatives when you want something done quickly.
If you’re chopping or grating by hand, using sharp knives and being careful with them will make the task much easier.
For mashing foods such as potatoes, try using a potato masher or even just a fork to get the job done.
With some practice, you’ll soon find yourself churning out delicious meals in no time at all—no food processor necessary!
It’s possible to make recipes that require a food processor without one.
There are plenty of kitchen tools and methods available, such as chopping, grating, or mashing by hand.
It can take some extra time but with the right tips you’ll be able to get it done in no time.
So if you don’t have access to a food processor, don’t worry!
You still have lots of options for preparing delicious meals using other methods.
Don’t let not having a food processor stop you from enjoying your favorite dishes—you just need to find the solutions that work best for you.


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To fix Canada's infrastructure, billions are just drops in the bucket
Interest rates are very low, which makes borrowing attractive, but governments reluctant to get squeezed
There's an old saying in government: a billion here, a billion there and pretty soon you're talking real money. When it comes to Canada infrastructure needs, some say a billion is a mere drop in the bucket.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities, which represents Canadian mayors, estimates the country has fallen behind in infrastructure spending by $123 billion since the 1950s. In some years, it would argue, there hasn't been enough invested to maintain what already exists, let alone build for the future.
That has led to what some economists call Canada's infrastructure deficit or infrastructure gap.
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The three main parties have pledged to increase infrastructure spending in the coming years, with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau saying on Thursday he would run deficits over the next three years in order to double the funding already promised by the Conservative government.
Over the years, governments at all levels — municipal, provincial and federal — have been reluctant to take on debt and to run deficits in order to put money into projects that sometimes take years, if not decades to complete.
But it hasn't always been this way.
In the 1950s, Canada was spending just over three per cent of Gross Domestic Product on infrastructure like roads, water systems, public buildings and ports. By 1979, that figure had dropped to 0.4 per cent. There have been moments when the trend changed briefly: in 2008, spending started rising again as the Conservative government and provinces used infrastructure projects to bolster an economy battered by the global economic crisis.
One thing that has changed is which level of government is paying.
The federal government used to own much of Canadian public capital stock, with the provinces and local governments owning less. But these days, the situations are reversed. It is local governments who are responsible for almost half of roads and other infrastructure. The federal government now owns only 13 per cent, according to a 2013 study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
'Not surprising that we're behind'
There are some strong arguments for greater federal spending on infrastructure. Interest rates are very low, which makes borrowing attractive. The Conference Board of Canada estimates that for every $1 billion in infrastructure spending, 16,700 jobs are created for one year and the GDP is boosted by $1.14 billion.
Better infrastructure also improves productivity. Roads, transportation, communication infrastructure, utilities and water systems result in lower business costs and increased profits. Increased economic activity results in more tax revenues. The Conference Board estimates governments recover about 30-35 per cent of every dollar spent on infrastructure.
Former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge says the link between investment in infrastructure and improved productivity is clear, but he understands why governments are still sometimes reluctant to commit to such huge amounts.
"It's natural when you're squeezed or feel squeezed, you postpone that which can be postponed and that's maintenance and that is building the new infrastructure," said Dodge.
"So it's not surprising that we're behind, it's the natural thing that governments at every level do."
But politicians also have to contend with a public that may not be thrilled with the dust and congestion caused by construction sites.
"That's why I say it's quite natural and it takes a lot of political leadership out there to convince people that it's worth paying the price now in order to have a benefit down the road," Dodge added.
"It's a benefit that you may not actually receive — you may have moved away, you may be dead. But is absolutely necessary for the future of your city, your province or your country."


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One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
A strip of material used in testing, especially (in photography) a strip of sensitized material, sections of which are exposed for varying lengths of time to assess its response.
- ‘All you need to do is draw a small drop of blood from your finger and insert it on an electronic reading finger test strip which you in turn insert in the digital meter.’
- ‘You take a coolant sample, dip the Quik-Chek test strip in it, and within 45-75 seconds, you can read the levels.’
- ‘Approximately 75 percent of the patients in each of the two studies found the test strip easier to use and less painful than the fingerstick method.’
- ‘Paper test strips are good for measuring approximate pH values, but chemical laboratories require something more exact - an instrument called a pH meter that can pick up even small changes in acidity.’
- ‘At lower humidities there is only a partial print out of the shadow and mid-tones, so test strips may be necessary however, these must be maintained at the same humidity as the final print.’
- ‘Quantitative measurement of glucose in whole blood with an electrochemical biosensor begins when a drop of blood is introduced on the top, tip, or side of the test strip.’
- ‘When a test strip is dipped in yam sap, the sap will move along the strip, binding with antibodies that react with viruses.’
- ‘A visually impaired person simply needs to follow the device's spoken instructions to apply blood to a specially designed test strip, insert [the] strip into the device, and listen for the numerical result.’
- ‘Glucose concentrations were measured by using one test strip for each control level from each vial in each storage environment.’
- ‘So this week, on my contacts sheet I try the test strip for 5 to 30 seconds at f2.8 (as it was a different paper which I didn't want to overpower).’
- ‘In some analyzers, it is necessary to feed each test card or strip into the instrument, wait for a result, then feed the next test strip.’
- ‘You can easily check for ketones in your urine by using a test strip available at your local pharmacy.’
- ‘Warm the infant's heel, and draw capillary blood samples from the side of the heel using finger stick test strips for glucose.’
- ‘As he sprays reactive chemicals on the test strips, a pink blush spreads across the paper.’
- ‘I prick my finger, put the blood on a test strip and stick it in the ‘glucometer’ for a reading.’
- ‘The quickest way to get a ballpark exposure time is to make a normal test strip and develop it in conventional (not lith) developer.’
- ‘The test strip was reduced in Farmer's Reducer for prints for 60 seconds, rinsed briefly, then returned to the fix for 30 seconds.’
- ‘Once the test strip is inserted, the meter monitors the color development and allows it to proceed until an endpoint is reached, whereupon the glucose result is displayed.’
- ‘I am not a fan of making test strips of only small areas of the negative, as this does not allow you to evaluate the entire image.’
- ‘The urine is sent to the laboratory for analysis, or a technician in your doctor's office performs the test using a chemically treated test strip.’
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Review by Choice Review
Gill (York University, Toronto) offers an excellent addition to the growing debate over the nature and future of American hegemony. He takes issue with Paul Kennedy (The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, CH, Jun'88) and others who see the US as a declining power, arguing instead that a new, more complex transnational hegemony has emerged in a world of internationally mobile capital. Gill argues that the Trilateral Commission and similar organizations provide an important link between government policy and an intellectual and business elite that understands and is working to promote the present changes. This is a serious, sophisticated study, carefully grounded in the theoretical international relations literature. Whether or not one finds the larger thesis convincing, the author's careful analysis of the Commission is, in itself, a valuable contribution. Gill's argument, at times, seems unnecessarily dense and this may limit its appeal to the general reader. Still, it is an important book, well documented and with helpful appendixes,and deserves a place in any advanced undergraduate or graduate collection. -A. L. Springer, Bowdoin College
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