Very quietly, very behind the scenes, President Trump has let slip the dogs of war against the Taliban, al-Qaeda and ISIS in Afghanistan.
And by dogs of war, I mean CIA hunter-killer teams heavily augmented by military Special Operations personnel.
So what will these CIA "paramilitary and contractors" along with a handful of quite lethal Leathernecks and GIs be up to? Long story short, lightning quick assaults on jihadist leadership as well as bombmakers.
CIA paramilitary forces are expanding partner operations in Afghanistan to hunt and kill high level Taliban operatives, The New York Times reports.
These CIA missions will reportedly include both paramilitary personnel of the CIA along with U.S. special operations forces detailed to the agency for specific missions. The use of special operations forces allows hunter killer teams to call in air support, if necessary, as they hunt Taliban bomb-makers across the country.
The loosening of restrictions on CIA ground operations in Afghanistan is part of a broader push by President Donald Trump's administration to accelerate pressure on Taliban militants. Trump previously loosened CIA drone strike rules in Afghanistan that will now allow for some civilian casualties relative to the importance of the target.
Mattis and Dunford looked at the performance of the Afghan military and determined that special forces units and other troops with embedded U.S. advisers usually won, while conventional Afghan troops often lost. So a key aspect of the plan is to put U.S. or NATO advisers with all the Afghan forces on the front lines. That means sending another 3,000 or so U.S. troops, and several thousand more from other NATO countries. Those troops will accompany the Afghan forces into the field, and — this is a critical change — they will be authorized to call in U.S. and coalition airstrikes to support the ground operations. "Make no mistake, this is combat duty, but the Afghan forces remain in the lead to do the fighting," Mattis said.
Interestingly enough, word is on the streets that small (less that 100 Marines per detachment) and highly mobile Marine artillery units will be peppered across the country to respond at a moment's notice for "thunder from the sky".
Even more interesting, Marines from the 6th ANGLICO (Air and Naval Gunfire Liaison Company) have spent the last seven months in Germany training the 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion on the intricacies of calling-in pin-point airstrikes and artillery fire missions.
The role of the 6th ANGLICO SALT (Supporting Arms Liaison Team) was to serve as the battalion's fire support coordination center and to plan, coordinate, and execute surface to surface fires, air to surface fires, and assault support in support of the battalion's mission. These Marines will also deploy to Afghanistan with the 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion in October, 2017.
With Islamic jihadists groups in the Eastern Hemisphere ranging from the Philippines to the Western Sahara, the same jihadists have done everything from selling crude oil on the black market to plundering the homes of those unlucky enough to be living in a region occupied by them. And with much of the globe peppered with that many terrorist organizations, the growing cost of beheading innocent victims, displacing millions of people and the rising price of explosive vests mean the implementation of a global caliphate can run into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
As it turns out, al-Qaeda affiliates literally thousands of miles apart are both raising money in like fashion.With a history of video recording slitting the throats of captives and also burning prisoners alive, now the jihadists have taken to slaughtering a number of endangered species, then selling body parts on the Asian and Middle Eastern black markets, as reported by Lucie Aubourg of the new media VICE News portal on Oct. 20, 2015.
VICE's Aubourg cited, MINUSMA — the UN's peacekeeping mission in Mali — has released on their official website (thus far, only in French) that 57 elephants were killed in the Islamic jihadist-thick north of Mali during the first half of this year. The slaughtered pachyderms represent fully 20 percent of the poverty stricken nation's remaining elephant population.
Hezbollah — Naziism alive and well in the 21st century.
The Daily Star, one of the oldest and most respected newspapers in Lebanon, reported on Dec. 24, 2013 that a bloody gun battle took place in the eastern part of the already fractured nation, killing 33 total between rival terrorist organizations.
With reportedly 32 members of the al-Qaeda branch in Syria the al-Nuṣra Front (The Front for the Support of the People of Greater Syria) killed in an ambush, only one member of the hometown favorite Hezbollah (The Party of Allah) was killed in the fighting.
In a report last year by the Voice of America, the Egyptian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood has called on its members and supporters to rally in support of fellow member, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
Reportedly, supporters of the Shari'a-friendly movement number in the millions in the North African nation.
Only this past weekend has the news been released of a former Guantanamo Bay detainee beeing held by the Israeli government for the last three years after he crossed the Jordanian border into the West Bank to train terrorists how to construct and employ biological weapons against Israel, as reported by the Jewish Press on Nov. 18, 2013 and the Jerusalem Post on Nov. 17, 2013.
Reportedly of Palestinian origin, Samer Abed al-Barak was shipped off to the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility by the American government in 2003 after he was arrested for active participation on terrorist activities only to be released to Jordan three months after his initial incarceration.
According to the Israeli Ministry of Justice, the thirty nine-year old terrorist is formally a member of al-Qaeda, having joined the world-wide jihadist organization in 2001.
In a truly bizarre case of the 21st century meeting the 7th, al-Qaeda is taking to Twitter to instruct fellow terror thugs how to properly behead the enemies of Islam but ensuring said head lopping is done so in a "kindly" fashion, as reported by the Islamo-centric news portal Al-Alam of Tehran, Iran on Nov. 7, 2013.


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Q: Upgraded my project to .net 6 now I have time zone in EF Core with postgreSQL I juste upgraded my web api to .net6 using EFCore and NPGSQL (Postgres).
I had to Set a Switch for my code to work:
AppContext.SetSwitch("Npgsql.EnableLegacyTimestampBehavior", true);
Now EFCore Creates my DateTime fields to 'timestamp with time zone' which breaks everything.
How can I get the old 'timestamp without time zone' for DateTime Types?
Should I remove the LegacyTimestamp switch?
Thanks for your help!

A: I Fixed it by forcing column type for all DateTime and DateTime? to "timestamp without time zone" by adding the following code in the OnModelCreating of my DBContext.
foreach (var property in builder.Model.GetEntityTypes()
                 .SelectMany(t => t.GetProperties())
                 .Where
                 ( p
                   => p.ClrType == typeof(DateTime)
                      || p.ClrType == typeof(DateTime?)
                 )
        )
{
  property.SetColumnType("timestamp without time zone");
}

Feels like a hack but it works.

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According to Dave, not only does LSM Technologies MTR360 TMSystems provide live Tyre Pressure information, but also Tyre Temperature which he views that both aspects are critical to monitor and avoid such occurrences.
Tyre Fires can start as a result of a faulty wheel bearings and locked brake assembly and the MTR360 alerts the driver if the Tyre Air Temperature reaches >80 DegC, well before a fire can start.
Preventing Tyre Fires is one thing, but other major benefits for Dave's operation is improving Driver and Workshop safety, while eliminating the need to spend hours in the Workshop Checking and Recording Tyre Pressure information.
By using the In-Cab Display and our Smart Wireless Digital Hand Tool, Tyre Pressures and Temperature can be checked in the Workshop in a few seconds, not hours.
But as Dave states "The real bonus is that we can do all this remotely with the LSM Technologies On-line Web Based SafetyTrax TMS Telemetry interface which provides detailed Reports and Analysis Reports, saving us hours in labour time costs".
LSM Technologies On-line FSM™ System Telemetry / Web based interface provides live Pressure / Temperature Monitoring, Recording, Reporting and Alarm notification capabilities. This means one can quickly and safely check tyre pressures before during and after each haulage movement.
In the next 6 months, Dave will look to fit up his remaining Fleet of Haulage Trucks with the MTR360 Prime Mover Kits and eventually add the MTR360 Trailer/ Dolly Kits to complete the roll-out.
LSM Technologies MTR360 is the only TMSystems in the World that can monitor upto 180 x Tyres and 8 x Tow Vehicles and with live Telemetry Web based Reporting and Data collection.
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Cholia aur Aloo ki Sabji is an amazing combination of fresh green chickpeas and potatoes to create a magical curry which tastes amazing with some hot rotis or rice!
Sitting here in Bangalore, far away from Delhi, I find myself often dreaming about Delhi winters. Of sarsoon ka saag and makki ki roti, of gajar ka halwa, of moongfali, of gajak and of cholia. And this cholia aur aloo ki sabji!
Cholia is essentially fresh Garbanzo beans aka chick peas aka white channa. Every winter in Delhi, we would have hawkers come in with carts full of these and once bought, the whole family would sit on the terrace in the sun and peel those.
Since I have moved to Bangalore, every year I try and recreate those winter foods as much as I can. I know there isn't much winter here but at least the food can be made and relished. The other day we were driving by and I suddenly saw a cart full of cholia on the road. It took me back in time and I suddenly steered the car to the side of the road. N and O were both shocked at my excitement at seeing the cart. Well, with the fear of getting abandoned by the family I calmed down and bought not one, not two but THREE kilograms of cholia. I came back home a happy girl that evening. When I posted the picture of it in instagram (are you following me yet?) a lot of people ask me what do I make out of this.
So starting today, I will be doing a series of posts using Cholia in traditional Punjabi (just like how my mum made) recipes and here is the first one – Cholia aur Aloo ki sabji. This one is a cousin of the famous Punjabi aloo mutter only it is much more delightful. Has a deeper character and taste and so delicious!
Heat oil in a pressure and add hing, roast till one minute and add jeera seeds. Roast till they turn golden brown.
Add the grated onions to it and fry till deep brown in color, constantly stirring.
At this stage, add the ginger garlic paste and tomato puree. Fry till the oil starts to leave the side.
At this stage, add all the dry masalas apart from garam masala, Fry further for one minute.
Add the potatoes and cholia at this stage and fry for 2-3 minutes till they are coated in masalas.
Add enough water to just cover the cholia and aloo. Close the pressure cooker. After the first whistle, lower the gas and cook for 5-6 minutes.
Switch off the gas and let the pressure release on its own before opening the pressure cooker.
Add the garam masala and mix. Serve hot with phulkas.


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Don't worry about your lack of vocabulary. The words you know are enough to speak well!
Now, for an average person who does not spend his days and nights thinking about why someone finds it difficult to speak confidently in English, this may sound like a fully legitimate explanation as to why the perosn does not feel confident in using English.


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Home Article Lightning Round: The John McCain School of Getting Results in Politics.
Lightning Round: The John McCain School of Getting Results in Politics.
by Mori Dinauer
There's a shared conceit among the business class and the wealthy who wish to enter politics that they bring some sort of independent, means-tested credibility to the field based on the fact that they've been successful in the private sector. Take "fed up" billionaire Jeff Greene, who is jumping into the Florida Senate race because he wants to give voters a choice between "three career politicians" and "an outsider who is willing to shake things up in Washington." Stirring words, sir. He also asks of the aforementioned politicians, "They have had their chance. I am sure they mean well, but where are the results?" I think he's saying their tenure in elected office thus far has failed to produce unspecified "results," but it sure sounds like he's saying their efforts in the current campaign have been a failure.
John Sides neatly demolishes the notion that political polarization is responsible for decline in trust of government with quantitative efficiency, but I have a more qualitative question: Why do policy thinkers ever believe that "polarization" is the culprit? Is this just nostalgia for the good old days of bipartisanship when Congress was run by Southern Democrats? I do think there is a generational difference. For those of us who came of age in the Reagan, and more significantly, the Gingrich years, it's been clear that there is no meaningful middle ground to be had. But as far as trust in government goes, I think the cumulative effect of bad policy and/or criminality -- the Pentagon Papers, Watergate, Iran-Contra, and the current Iraq War, to name a few -- might be more relevant.
It's hard to escape the conclusion that the heart of what passes for Republican foreign policy is simply a desire for empty gestures that reinforce their sense of moral superiority. Take, for instance, this letter from Senate Republicans to Hillary Clinton, requesting that the Department of State deny Mahmoud Ahmadinejad entry into the country for a planned UN address. Of course, these same Senators didn't make the same request of the Bush administration in 2007, but this isn't simply partisan hypocrisy. Conservatives are heavily invested in the idea that moral strength is acutely tied to foreign-policy ends. Bush was resolute and Obama is an appeaser, and thus these Republicans are doing their best to make sure Obama understands that the Iranian president is an evil man whom we mustn't allow to touch our shores.
One problem with having an extremely simple understanding of "capitalism" is that it leads you to make even more simple observations about the "self-corrective" nature of the free market, which in turn leads you to argue that New Coke is an illustrative example of capitalism naturally adapting to market pressure. And of course, this is in opposition to "socialism," which is understood as "social democracy -- a strain of socialism -- that exists in Western Europe, and Obama and liberals not only celebrate this form of government, but seem to be taking us there." And thus Mr. Goldberg demonstrates once again that a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.
Remainders: Other states want to follow in Arizona's footsteps on immigration; I too have noticed and have become annoyed with Eric Cantor's 'false choice' dodge; John Boehner has quite the active imagination; and remember, the only wide-eyed conspiracy theorists are on the left.
--Mori Dinauer
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Mori Dinauer is a former web editorial intern at the Prospect.
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Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, May 24, 2009 »
Broadcast TV Ratings for Monday, May 25, 2009
Full ratings and breakdown's, including week-to-week comparisons, etc., follows after the jump.
NBC finished in first place for the evening with a 4.8/8 household rating/share and 7.34 million viewers, but was third among adults 18-49 with a 1.8/5 rating/share.
Last Week:
3.5/6 HH rating [#4]
5.39M viewers [#4]
1.5/4 A18-49 rating [#4]
8:00 p.m.: A two-hour edition of Dateline (4.7/8 HH rating/share, 7.14M viewers, 1.6/5 A18-49 rating/share).
Last week's numbers (Deal or No Deal – 8:00pm):
Households – 2.8/5
Viewers – 4.36M
Adults 18-49 – 1.2/4
10:00 p.m.: Medium (5.0/9 HH rating/share, 7.75M viewers, 2.1/6 A18-49 rating/share).
Week-to-week numbers:
Households – 4.4/7 to 5.0/9 (+14%)
Viewers – 6.56M to 7.75M (+18%/+1.19M)
Adults 18-49 – 1.9/5 to 2.1/6 (+10.5%)
CBS followed in second place for the evening with a 4.6/8 household rating/share and 7.23 million viewers, but managed a first place finish among adults 18-49 with a 2.1/6 rating/share.
7.6/12 HH rating/share [#2]
12.16M viewers [#2]
3.9/11 A18-49 rating/share [#1]
8:00 p.m.: The Big Bang Theory-REPEAT (3.6/7 HH rating/share, 6.02M viewers, 1.9/6 A18-49 rating/share).
Last week's numbers (Rules of Engagement):
8:30 p.m.: How I Met Your Mother-REPEAT (3.3/6 HH rating/share, 5.35M viewers, 1.8/5 A18-49 rating/share).
Last week's numbers (How I Met Your Mother – fourth season finale):
Adults 18-49 – 3.7/10
9:00 p.m.: Two and a Half Men-REPEAT (5.7/9 HH rating/share, 9.23M viewers, 2.7/7 A18-49 rating/share).
Last week's numbers (Two and a Half Men – sixth season finale):
Households – 9.9/15
Viewers – 16.18M
9:30 p.m.: Rules of Engagements-REPEAT (4.6/7 HH rating/share, 7.26M viewers, 2.3/6 A18-49 rating/share).
Last week's numbers (Rules of Engagement – third season finale):
10:00 p.m.: CSI: Miami-REPEAT (5.1/9 HH rating/share, 7.76M viewers, 1.9/5 A18-49 rating/share).
Last week's numbers (CSI: Miami – seventh season finale):
ABC finished in third place for the evening with a 3.8/6 household rating/share and 5.66 million viewers, but was second among adults 18-49 with a 2.0/6 rating/share.
3.4/9 A18-49 rating/share [#2]
8:00 p.m.: The Bachelorette (4.0/7 HH rating/share, 6.01M viewers, 2.1/6 A18-49 rating/share).
Week-to-week numbers (fifth season premiere – 9:02-11:00pm):
Households – 5.9/10 to 4.0/7 (-32%)
Viewers – 8.69M to 6.01M (-31%/-2.68M)
Adults 18-49 – 3.0/8 to 2.1/6 (-30%)
Last week's numbers (Dancing With the Stars – eighth season finale –performance show – 8:00-9:02pm):
Households – 12.2/20
10:00 p.m.: The second season premiere of Here Come The Newlyweds (3.3/6 HH rating/share, 4.98M viewers, 1.9/5 A18-49 rating/share).
Season premiere comparison (SUN; 3/2/2008 – 10:00pm):
Viewers – 10.09M to 4.98M (-51%/-5.11M)
Adults 18-49 – 4.1/11 to 1.9/5 (-54%)
FOX followed in fourth place for the evening with a 3.3/6 household rating/share, 5.07 million viewers and a 1.6/4 rating/share among adults 18-49.
5.6/9 HH rating/share [#3]
8:00 p.m.: House-REPEAT (3.1/5 HH rating/share, 4.68M viewers, 1.6/5 A18-49 rating/share).
9:00 p.m.: Bones-REPEAT (3.5/6 HH rating/share, 5.45M viewers, 1.6/4 A18-49 rating/share).
Last week's numbers (24 – seventh season finale – 8:00-10:00pm):
The CW finished in fifth place for the evening with a 0.8/1 household rating/share, 1.21 million viewers and a 0.4/1 rating/share among adults 18-49.
8:00 p.m.: One Tree Hill-REPEAT (0.9/2 HH rating/share, 1.32M viewers, 0.4/1 A18-49 rating/share).
Last week's numbers (Gossip Girl – second season finale):
Last week's numbers (One Tree Hill – sixth season finale):
GO TO WEEKLY RATINGS PAGE
Note: Network average numbers from the week prior are based on fast affiliate data. Comparison's from the week prior (or episode-to-episode, etc.) on specific shows are based on final national data. Ratings for the current day are based on fast affiliate data. (Expect all three scenarios to be the case at all times, unless otherwise noted). The final rating for first-run episodes that aired this evening will be reported the following week. So for example, the final rating for tonight's episode of "Medium" will be reported in next weeks report for Monday, June 1, 2009. Also keep in mind that because these are fast affiliate numbers, when the finals are released there may be noticeable changes.
And lastly, there may be some errors in the data due to rounding/human error. I'll do my best to limit those mistakes and correct them in time for the next week's report.
Sources: Fast Affiliate/Final National Ratings Data from Nielsen Media Research. For daily ratings results, check out Zap2It, PIFeedback and TVbytheNumbers.
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If you're worried about pesticides and want to make sure all the fruits and vegetables you eat are truly local and organic, the only way to be completely sure is to grow them yourself. It may be extra work, but the peace of mind it provides is worth it for many people. But how can you be completely sure the meat you're eating is local and sustainable? For an increasing number of health-conscious individuals, especially younger people, the answer is hunting.
Although hunting is dropping dramatically in popularity – the number of Americans engaging in the pastime is down 18 percent from 20 years ago – its fortunes could soon turn around as young people take the notion of clean eating to the extreme.
There is even a national hunting group looking to capitalize on the trend, the Quality Deer Management Association. The 60,000-member group has established Field to Fork, a project that organizes group hunts and finds recruits at places like farmer's markets, where representatives offer samples of venison and try to stir up interest in the hobby among those who are already showing a preference for local food sources.
They make it easy for young people to get involved. Trainees use crossbows, skirting any reservations some young people have about guns and vastly increasing the places they can carry out their hunts.
The program uses slogans such as, "Hunters are the original conservationists" and "Harvest your own local meat" – and young hipsters are buying what they're selling.
Quality Deer Management Association Hunting Programs Manager Hank Forester said that it's hard to do better than a white-tailed deer when it comes to local and sustainable food. His program offers classes on hunting and cooking venison, and it has attracted a slew of new young hunters. They pair newbies with mentors and train them to use crossbows before taking them out to practice their new skill.
One new hunter, Jennifer DeMoss, had been a vegetarian in the past before reaching the conclusion that humans can eat meat ethically. After eating roadkill meat, the anthropology grad student decided that taking up hunting was the way to go, describing the feeling she got after her first kill as being comfortable and exhilarating while expressing gratitude that an animal sacrificed its life to feed her. She says hunting is now all she can think about, and she goes to the forest in search of her next kill as often as possible.
Another young hunter profiled by the Wall Street Journal, Edwin Pierre-Louis, is a grad student studying parasites who grew up in Haiti. He was interested in learning how to hunt big game, so he signed up for Field to Fork. Meanwhile, Athens Farmers Market Manager Sarah Thurman joined Field to Fork in search of self-reliance, saying that hunting enables individuals to "opt out of the systems of mass production" for food.
Millennials are starting to change the stereotypical image of hunters, and while the more experienced hunters out there might be rolling their eyes a bit at the idea of hipsters running through the woods and scaring off their deer, many will concede that this growing interest will give the sport the jolt it needed to overcome its dwindling numbers and negative reputation. Moreover, given many hipsters' liberal political leanings, the idea of having support for hunting across the political spectrum is also considered a win for the sport and wildlife conservation in general.
Whether you agree with hunting from an ethical standpoint or not, it's certainly good to see that so many people are demanding clean meat that is free from additives and steroids and taking a very proactive stance against meat from factory farms.


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A new report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission finds that the UK's gender pay gap is stubborn and persistent: women earn less than men on almost all metrics, and the gender pay gap interacts with ethnicity and disability gaps. Overall, women earn 18 per cent less every hour they work than men.
The last two decades have seen welcome reductions in the gender pay gap, driven in part by young women being increasingly likely to go to university. For male and female graduates, the gender pay gap in the years immediately following graduation is fairly small. The gap widens through the lifecycle, driven in part by women being more likely to work part time after having children.
Part time employees of both genders consistently earn less than full time employees: women in the middle of the income distribution who work part time earn £2.60 an hour less than those who work full time, and this part time/full time gap has widened in recent years. We know that there are many people working part time who would prefer to be working full time, as well as people who are struggling to find part time work that matches their skills and experience. If we only compare women working full time to men working full time, the gender pay gap halves.
Women are more likely to work part time and take career breaks because tend to take on the bulk of childcare. Having a child can have a direct and immediate impact on women's employment - thousands of women every year are sacked or forced out of a job because they are pregnant, and others report being passed over for pay rises or promotions while they are on maternity leave. When women return to the workplace, they often find it difficult to find a part time job which even approaches their salary and seniority in their previous full time role, and they may face negative perceptions of their capability and commitment simply because they are a mother. Men don't seem to experience the same problems – there is some evidence that men's salaries tend to improve when they have children.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is calling for better childcare and a 'use it or lose it' element of dad's leave, both designed to make it easier for women to work and men to care. They also suggest that more jobs are offered flexibly to reduce the part time/full time gap and enable more people to work in jobs that fit around their childcare responsibilities, other caring needs, or needs associated with a disability or health need.
These suggestions are welcome and sensible. It is also important to remember that the need for childcare doesn't end when children start school: many families find managing breakfast clubs, after school clubs and holiday childcare, plus the need to support children during school transitions and exam periods, even more difficult than navigating nurseries and childminders. This may be part of the reason that the gender pay gap actually widens as women get older. Beyond the focus on early years childcare, employers and governments need to make sure that parents and carers at every stage can find high quality works which fits their skills and their families' needs.


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These renovated studio apartments are ideal for couples looking for holiday accommodation in a great location on the seafront in Estartit, just a couple of minutes walk from restaurants and bars. It has a kitchenette, lounge area with fold out sofa bed, bathroom and balcony with stunning views over the Marina and Medes Isles.
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This apartment has 1 double bedroom, 2 bedroom with bunk beds and a sofa bed in the lounge. Fitted kitchen. The apartment has a washing machine. The lounge has TV and doors to the terrace with views of the marina. There is 1 bathroom. Wifi is available. There is a communal pool on the roof top with panoramic views of Estartit and a great value restaurant on the first floor of the building. Just a short walk from restaurants and bars.
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The sensual pleasures of food haven't been fully explored in cinema
Rachel Dwyer Rachel Dwyer | 02 Mar, 2017
I ALWAYS CONTEND I am entitled to a PIO card, as at least 20 kg of me is of Indian origin––due to my love for the Subcontinent's food. As I near the end of a wonderful two-month visit to India, I think I may have to revise that figure to a 'Person of Ever Increasing Indian Origin'.
When I studied Sanskrit, I learnt about the traditional beliefs and practices that shape Indian relationships with what they consume. Taboos about which animals were and weren't eaten, about the raw and the cooked, the pure and polluted, commensality (who can eat with whom) and so on. The many different attributes of food, fasts and eating restrictions were fascinating, and seemed endlessly complicated.
In India today, new food cultures overlay traditional ones. Restaurants, cookery books and travel are all changing ideas of what is authentic and what is new. Ideas about what constitutes healthy eating seemingly change from month to month, while others insist that our grandmothers knew best. New forms of West-inspired junk foods—laced with fat, sugar, salt and, for the desi palate, chilli—now compete for our custom alongside the chaat and street food that we all love, even with the risks they sometimes bring.
Among the many pleasures of India are the gastronomic. I'm lucky to have friends who take food very seriously, who take time to explain and discuss and educate their happy visitor. Among these are J and F in SoBo who have introduced me to Goan food, Hyderabadi and other 'Muslim' cuisines, even taken me to Hyderabad to expand my knowledge, and also travelled with me to Lebanon as part of their research.
I roll my eyes when people dismiss Gujarati food as sweet. Yes, it has sweetness, but good cooks know how to balance that. I've learnt a little about Jain cuisine from friends and through Dadimano Varsho, one of the great cookbooks of India, an introduction to Palanpuri food. Gujarati Memon, Bohra and Khoja friends have shown me the subtle distinctions between their cuisines, while living with families during my PhD research on Gujarati Vaishnavism introduced me to their food styles, including fasting cultures. There was one part of that tradition I found particularly difficult: waiting to eat until my husband had had his fill.
Indian writing on food and emotion includes Gita Hariharan's acclaimed Remains of the Feast (1995), the story of a 90-year old Brahmin widow who decides to eat all the food that were forbidden to her in her life, but there have been relatively few Hindi films about food. Tampopo (1985), Babette's Feast (1987), Like Water for Chocolate (1992) and Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) are only a few of the major films which have associated food with emotion. I don't know of anything comparable in Hindi cinema.
In Bawarchi (1972), the eponymous cook brings harmony to the squabbling family, but food is not central to his negotiations. There is no magical realism of the type seen in some of the food films where he could have been stirring love into the food or the family feeling an emotional response to the sensory pleasure of eating. The film is much more a domestic comedy of masters learning from their servants—in this case, a professor in disguise. Its popularity can be seen in the number of remakes of this theme, as it was based on a Bengali film and then remade in Tamil and in Kannada, later inspiring Hero No 1 (1997).
In Bawarchi, there is no magical realism of the type seen in food films where Rajesh Khanna could have been stirring love into the food or the family feeling an emotional response to the sensory pleasure of eating
There are other Hindi films about cooks, such as Ramji Londonwale (2005), Salaam Namaste (2005), but these are not about the emotional side of food; they feature Indian cooks who work overseas—in London and Melbourne. The former engages with problems concerning work permits and migratory labour, while the latter is about affluent and modern lifestyles, with the hero working as a chef after having trained as an architect.
The Bachchans have a close association with food films, given that Jaya (then Bhaduri) is the heroine of Bawarchi, while Amitabh makes an appearance in Ramji and is the narrator in Bawarchi, while Abhishek has a cameo in Salaam Namaste. In Cheeni Kum, 2007, Amitabh Bachchan plays Buddhadev Gupta, the chef of a top Indian restaurant in London. His only interest in life is cooking, until he falls in love with Nina (Tabu), 30 years his junior. Although they disagree about everything—he is vegetarian and she is non- vegetarian—and she criticises his cooking, they decide to marry. Gupta goes to meet Nina's father who is younger than him to discuss marriage and the father responds with a Gandhian fast. Cooking and food are more about identity here than culinary labour, but again the sensuality of food is not explored in depth. Stories about Ranbir Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan learning to cook for the forthcoming Chef circulate, but the role of food in that film awaits its release.
While public and professional cooks are often men, women cook as part of family bonding. This is seen in many films, some of the best examples being the Barjatya traditional domestic melodramas. Prem (Salman Khan) in Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) is looking for a wife who knows how to shell peas, while in Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994), Nisha (Madhuri Dixit) sings of her love for lime juice and chocolate, dances in a field waving bunches of carrots and helps in the home, and would never make the mistake of Prem's admirer who is so incompetent in the kitchen that she puts salt in the halwa.
Two recent films have been named after tiffin boxes: Stanley ka Dabba, 2011, where an orphaned boy who works in a restaurant is not given a lunch dabba but is fed by other boys while the teacher, who ought to be keeping an eye on the children, is only concerned with his desire to eat the boys' lunches. The 2013 film, Lunchbox, engages more with the emotional and sensual aspects of food as a wife wants to romance her husband through making him special lunchboxes. However, these are delivered to a widower. Their friendship develops into a romance without meeting, based on the food as much as the notes that the two send each other in the dabbas.
The title of Daawat-e-Ishq (2014) suggested it might look more closely at emotion and food, but its complicated plot is more about dowry than about food itself.
Many films have mentions of food but few can equal the bizarre brilliance of the 'Chicken song' in Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), where Bajrangi (Salman Khan) realises that the little girl he has found is a meat eater. He thinks this must mean she is a Kshatriya rather than a Brahmin like himself and has yet to find out that she is a Muslim, which is revealed by her praying, or a Pakistani, revealed when the family watches a cricket match on television.
I can't really count one of my favourite moments of consumption in a film. This is in Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981), where Sapna (Rati Agnihotri) gathers the ashes of her beloved's photo, burnt by her aunt, mixes it in her tea, then drinks it.
Although food has so many meanings in Indian culture, the sensual pleasures of food have not been fully explored in cinema. Indian food writing itself, though a growing genre, is still relatively limited in scope, despite brilliant work by Pushpesh Pant, and critical reviews by Vir Sanghvi, and recipe books by Madhur Jaffrey and others. It is not surprising then that films haven't explored the full potential of this rich topic, although, as they say in Band Baaja Baraat (2010), 'Bread pakode ki kasam', there is potential in the topic.
Bon appetit! Chalo jamva.
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I am currently serving in the stake young women presidency. Last night we invited the young women presidents from each ward, our yw camp director, and our priesthood leaders to enjoy a meal, an overview of the coming year, and join in a discussion/share. We as a presidency would have loved to have had more time with them. Such an incredible group with fabulous ideas, as well as great questions and insights pertaining to the young women program and those we have been called to serve.
I put together a 2013 youth theme gift (have you noticed it is being referred to as "youth theme" instead of "mutual theme"?) for each ward in our stake. I used the image I created when the theme was first announced.
I took a few minutes to explain why I chose Moroni instead of the temple spires. Unfortunately my nerves took over and I am not sure what I actually said. Why does that happen?!
I love the image of Moroni, the capstone on so many temples throughout the world. As he stands there, his head is held high and his trumpet is sounding. Sharing with others the great and marvelous message of the gospel.
This is what I personally feel the Lord wants us to do. Standing in holy places, standing tall as we do. Taking every opportunity to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others, whether it be through our words, our choices, our service, etc.
I encourage you to read this true story: To Touch An Angel, Friend, June 2002. Such a sweet story of a young girl, Louisa, and an experience she had at the time the Salt Lake Temple was finally finished.
"Louisa grabbed Papa's arm and hugged it, she was so happy. They inched along the scaffolding until they reached the tallest spire. On top of it was a ball. The top half of this ball was the capstone they had seen President Woodruff place earlier in the day. Standing on top of the ball was the statue of Moroni."
The capstone is the last stone placed on the top of a building or edifice, and can be placed in a dedication of such a building or edifice as to signify that it is finished and the work is done.
The Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion, the Doctrine and Covenants is the capstone.
The Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants, President Ezra Taft Benson, Ensign, May 1987. "The Book of Mormon brings men to Christ. The Doctrine and Covenants brings men to Christ's kingdom, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."
I decided to do a little research on my own this week and learned a little about capstone projects.
It is a project that accumulates all of your years of learning into one large final project that highlights a subject of interest to you.
To begin with, I am not a crafter. I do not confess to be a pro here, sharing tips and technique. In fact, I believe this was the first time I have actually used Mod Podge in my own home. Luckily, I can figure things out in my mind, step-by-step in fact... this is one of the talents I've been given. I can visualize and simply problem solve along the way.
This project started with the idea of vinyl on tile or vinyl on glass. But, this has been done in the past (or so I was told). So, I decided to transfer the image to canvas (and actually prepared the canvas). I did a practice run on a piece of a black project board. I used glossy Mod Podge, then traced a portion of the scripture in gold permanent marker, as well as a few gold accents, including rays from the capstone Moroni is standing on. I personally, like the rays.
But, due to my over thinking and worrying if anybody else would like the gold accents and the canvas, I started doubting my decision. I do this all the time! I worry, I apologize, I over explain, I doubt my own likes and creations. This is one of my goals this year... to stop it!
The following is more for me and my poor memory. :) If it helps anyone else, fabulous!
I found the wood at Michaels. I had to sand them a bit.
I took the file (SD card) into our local OfficeMax and had them print the image onto cream colored paper (not card stock). It was less expensive at 10 cents a print - then it would have been to print them out at home and go through a couple blank ink cartridges.
I spray painted the edges of the wood a shiny gold.
Next, I spray painted the entire surface black.
Once it dried, I gave it one more coat.
Once the paint was dry, I took to the edges with a sanding block.
I used a medium grain.
The gold didn't shine through as much as I had hoped, but it looked good.
Time to apply the image/paper.
I spread a layer of Mod Podge onto the wood.
I also spread a layer of Mod Podge onto the back of the image/paper.
I purchased the Professional Decoupage Tools (above) not knowing what I would actually need. :) I found the roller to be no help at all (I was probably just using it wrong), but loved the squeegee. It made getting the air bubbles out a breeze.
Once the paper was attached to the wood I brushed on a layer of Antique Matte Mod Podge. My brush strokes went from top to bottom on the first coat and side to side on the second coat. I was hoping to create a linen feel.
I used a damp cloth to clean up the edges.
While the second coat was drying, I prepared ribbon and tags.


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Microsoft will abandon Java in 2004. (First in/First out: Stub Files).
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This just in from the "reap what you sow" file: Microsoft Corp. in late June announced that, as of 2004, its operating systems will no longer support Sun Microsystems' Java programming language.
As usual, the announcement was spun in different directions by the two rivals. Microsoft claimed that the decision was based on two factors. First, the company's settlement agreement of a 1997 lawsuit brought by Sun that prohibits Redmond for altering the core Java code. Second, the end result of said agreement, which Microsoft claims is the company's inability to repair product security breaches that take advantage of the Windows Java implementation. (Micro-soft has already pulled Java from Windows XP but offers support through a plug-in.)
For its part, Sun is inexplicably spinning Microsoft's decision as both a victory and a defeat. The victory, according to public comments by company officials, is that consumers and developers will no longer be harmed by Microsoft's so-called proprietary use of the Java code. The defeat, of course, is that consumers will no longer benefit from Microsoft's so-called proprietary use of the Java code. While the decision seems like a victory for Sun and a defeat for Microsoft, upon closer examination it is lose-lose, and, as usual, consumers will suffer the fallout.
Is Microsoft being truthful in its claim that Windows security is behind the decision? We have no way of knowing for sure, but it's clear that Windows and IE have been plagued by security bugs in the Microsoft Java VM; the problem is so pervasive that Microsoft issued a completely new build of its Java VM in March (for all versions of Windows). And it does make sense that Microsoft should be allowed to alter the code in its operating systems in response to security concerns (or potential concerns). This has been what many in the industry have been demanding for years.
That said, the real loser in Microsoft's decision is not Microsoft, but consumers--who want to take advantage of Java--based code using Windows-based products--and Sun, which seems to have both feet firmly planted in the "cut off your nose to spite your face" camp.
To make matters all the more confusing for users, a new report by research firm IDC indicates that the application server software market has basically made J2EE the de facto standard. "By the early part of [2002], it was clear that vendors had settled on Java 2 Enterprise Edition as the common standard for application server software," Michele Rosen, research manager for IDC's Business Process Automation and Deployment Software program, says in the report. IDC projects that worldwide, the ASS platform market will double to almost $4.4 billion by 2006.
Should Redmond be given some new type of Java license that allows it to alter code only as it relates to security breaches? Is such a technical solution even possible? And would either company support such a scheme? (I can already envision the lawsuit: claims and counter claims that a new security patch makes Java code run faster on Windows machines. Ugh.)
One size, it seems, clearly does not fit all where Java is concerned; such is the drawback of cross-platform implementations. If Java is truly the open technology that Sun claims, then Microsoft (or someone else) should be allowed to put a workable, updateable VM into Windows. But whatever the solution, there needs to be some common ground that allows Windows users to take advantage of Java using the best-performing VM implementation available.
As a closing note, at press time Sun had just announced its intention to provide the core version of its Java application server free to enterprises and ISVs on all leading platforms, including Solaris, Linux, Windows, HP-UX, and AIX. There was another company that used a similar strategy once. The company? Microsoft. The product: Internet Explorer. The result? Class-action and anti-trust lawsuits.
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No blues for Bluetooth: it powers the wireless growth engine.
Inspeed thinks dig by thinking small. (Computer Technology Review Editors Choice 2002).
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Java (Programming language)
THE FUTURE OF "PURE JAVA".
Security Supplement.
The philosophy of .NET. (A Revelation of .NET).
Embedded sys developer survey uncovers spike in Java Virtual Machine use.
Migrating Java applications to Net.
Java programming language.


This exciting Disney/Pixar Cars 3 toy gives fans multiple ways to enjoy movie action. Lightning McQueen comes in his epilogue blue and cool new body color. Push the vehicle or open it up for racing play. It is loaded with iconic details and several race and prep areas for tons of creative fun. Pit your favorite champion vehicles against each other on its two-lane course! Have fans cheer from the grandstand and celebrate in the winner's circle! You can also choose the transforming Mater vehicle with a real working tow, signature junkyard goods and storage, or Lightning McQueen with his classic red vehicle body. Double your movie fun with these Cars transforming toys! Each sold separately, subject to availability.
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I don't know why I'm still awake working, but there's just too much to do in the daylight hours. I'm looking forward to a big Friday back at the Wired Cafe and wandering the off site activities for the Con before I head to The North Park Theatre for The White Buffalo. There are tickets at the door, too, so come enjoy the show. There are so many things to keep you busy today through the rest of the weekend. Time for me to sleep. Friday and Saturday archives are after the jump.


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The Emecole Metro JSPII Sump Pump Combo is a powerful, easy to install primary and back up sump pump. The system utilizes a high capacity 1/3 HP WC33i Primary Sump Pump capable of pumping 45 GPM at 10' head. The JSPII has a 12v DC back up that is capable of up to 35 GPM of backup protection. This gives the assurance that if the power goes out or in the unlikely event that the primary pump fails, the backup pump won't become overwhelmed and flood your basement.
The system comes with high quality switches to activate and de-activate the pumps. The most amount of wear and tear placed on pumps is at the beginning of each pump cycle. That's why we have specifically designed the system with switches that reduce the number of overall cycles and extend pump life. They are constructed from heavy duty materials that will not rust, rot or decay to provide the ultimate in reliability.
The pumps operate independently in most conditions, however under severe conditions they will automatically operate simultaneously for maximum flood protection.
The backup pump is fueled by a long running AGM battery. AGM batteries are true deep cycle batteries. They are meant to be completely depleted thousands of times during their lifespan. In contrast, marine or automotive batteries are generally starter or hybrid starter/deep cycle batteries. They are designed for short powerful bursts of electricity to start engines. They are not designed to run for extended periods of time and running the energy down past 50% more than a few times will most likely kill the battery for good. AGM batteries are safer than typical flooded or gel batteries in that they will never leak dangerous battery acid or fumes. Also, they are completely maintenance free. They never need to be filled with acid or water like flooded batteries.
Getting the power to the battery is a five stage eight amp charger. The charger has an audible alarm to notify you of a power outage or primary pump failure and LED lights to inform you of system information including pump and battery statuses.
Installation is quick and simple. The systems come with written instructions and a typical install can be done by a pro in less than 15 minutes. The system comes fully charged and ready to be installed, even the check valves come pre-installed. Simply make the electrical and discharge pipe connections.
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Residents can flock to Perc Tucker Regional Gallery to immerse themselves in Rosie Deacon's exhibition Cockatoo Cavern Fever this month.
The exhibition is an explosion of colour, light, play, painting and sculpture with fantasy worlds stoking the imagination of anyone that ventures into the caverns and forests created by the artist.
Division 3 Councillor Ann-Maree Greaney said this exhibition is a fantastic one to have on over the school holidays.
"Cockatoo Cavern Fever is going to fit out Perc Tucker with bright colours, imaginative displays and multi-media artworks," Cr Greaney said.
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Member Cr Verena Coombe said the exhibition would appeal to the whole family.
"It really is an exhibition that will appeal to the entire family and there will be craft workshops creating their own animal cut-outs for the kids," Cr Coombe said.
"There will also be an over 18's workshops where attendees will learn how to apply their own cockatoo makeup and drink some wine.
Cockatoo Cavern Fever will launch on 12 April and will be on display at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery until 16 June.
$1 Movie for Emergency Service Personnel – Friday only!
After all the floods and devastation in Townsville, Event and BCC Cinemas would like to say THANK YOU to all emergency services (police, Ambulance and Fire Brigade) SES, Health Workers and Defence Forces!
To show their appreciation for the tireless effort that went into helping others, Event & BCC Cinemas are opening their doors to the emergency services personnel, offering them a movie ticket for just $1 for all traditional sessions on Friday 1st March!
Simply show your photo ID badge at the cinema. Valid at both BCC Townsville Central and Event Cinemas Townsville City.


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In combination with the annual Safari Club International Salt Lake City-Utah banquet and fundraiser, our chapter also held drawings at two local 2013 sporting shows. These drawings resulted in a selection of 16 lucky Youth hunters for our annual Youth Pheasant Hunt. On November 16th 2013, the SCI Salt Lake City-Utah chapter hosted another impressive Youth Pheasant hunt coordinated with Utah's Premier hunting location for upland game, Wasatch Wing & Clay. We were able to provide a hunt for these 16 youth hunters ages 10-16, including their accompanying family members. To make this event even more exciting and visible to the general public, Channel-5 and the local Outdoors Show camera crew joined us to video this entire event. Not to mention, the co-host is also an employee of the Utah Division Wildlife Resources, and recreational wildlife coordinator.
Ironically, the week before this hunt was beautiful and unseasonable warm weather. But as fate would have it, as the day got closer the weather became more of a worry and concern. The day of the hunt was very cold and snowy. Impressing enough, every single hunter and family made no hesitation and showed up in their hunting gear, ready to go. And honestly, it seemed that the parents were more excited about this hunt since a good majority of these kids had not hunted upland game before this event. Our list of hunters not only came from local Salt Lake surroundings but also ranged from locations as far as Kemmerer Wyoming, Vernal and Tremonton Utah which are considerable distances from the hunting venue. As well, we had a considerable mix of both male and female hunters, beginners and experienced. Every youth hunter was presented the opportunity to harvest several birds, while hunting with their supporting family members, an SCI board member and professional guide/dog handler. The event included a great BBQ lunch afterwards, definitely where many stories where exchanged amongst the hunters and proud family members.
We are very excited to offer this rewarding event and continuing the same program each following year. This event certainly solidifies the Utah SCI Chapter's commitment and support for our Youth. These young hunters are our future, and we recognize the importance of continuing the heritage and enthusiam for the outdoors. With the increasing number of anti-hunters at our heels, the future of any hunting and preservation of wildlife lies within our youth; the new generation of hunters. With support from all our chapter members, we are able to continue with these efforts and similar events to promote youth retention and keep them interested in the outdoors.


A Korean actor and singer, Jang Keun Suk (28), who has changed his record company from PONYCANYO to UNIVERSAL MUSIC, is going to release a new single 'Darling Darling / Dry Kiss' on August 10th for the first time in 5 years.
Different from his previous rock tunes, the new song is sweet pop music and he tried his first dancing as a solo singer. When he was filming the MV in the suburbs of Seoul, we 'Daily Sports' did his exclusive interview. Jang Keun Suk told us "I tried to express images my fans have toward me. My chapter 2 will begin with this song". For his fans, for his goal to conquer the world as World Prince, Geun-chan will transform himself to grown-up Keun Suk.
The first single after the transfer of his record company, 'Darling Darling' is a bouncy tune with sweet lyrics such as "That's unfair that you stroke my head gently" "I want to be around you longer". He even shows a relaxing dance with dancers in the MV. The impression we get from is totally different from his previous hard-rock guitar sounds.
"The previous songs were my favorite style of music. I did what I want to do so far, but I chose a lovely song this time, considering my fans' request to correspond with my images they have toward me." It may sound he compromises, but he calls it 'responsibility'. "I will be more mature before my 30s." Not being self-satisfied, he's trying to think a great deal of viewpoint of his fans.
In 2011, JKS made his debut as a singer in Japan. In November of the same year, he held a concert at Tokyo dome. As in the example, his popularity exploded. However, because of strained relations between South Korea and Japan, his appearance in Japanese media has been decreased since then. Still, JKS believes that cultural power is stronger than politics. And he decided to transfer to a new record company that makes him possible to develop his field globally to start his new chapter.
With the new single, JKS is going to hold concerts at Yoyogi 1st Gymnasium, Tokyo on July 5 and 6, and at Osaka-Jo Hall on July 19 and 20, and show his new performance to fans. "My darling eels, I always miss you. Can I love you more? When I ask so, you'll answer me 'Why not?' Right?" He will speak to fans in a do-S way then.
I love our DoS Master!
Hope we get to hear his new single during Endless Summer and watch him dance!
My darling prince, we love u a lot more <3 <3.. Thanku for this article. It seems like a love story between us and our prince.. He mentioned his fans everytime.. Coming to dance, suk should have actually given a lot more chance earlier. He does very difficult steps very smoothly. Even my brother has become a fan of JKS dance.. We together have watched daalcom's dancing prince collection video more than 10 times.. But till date we have seen his full song dance in only Oh My Lady.. Hope i can watch this MV soon.. Very excited to watch some new colours of our prince.
He's worked so unrelentingly hard this entire year, and he still has endless ideas for re-inventing himself. I was concerned that he'd feel the need to tone himself down because he keeps saying he'll show us a more mature Suk, but these photos look delightfully goofy! Don't you love how fearless he is?!
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Yay! Jang Keun Suk fighting! I can't wait to hear his new music! Also to go on youtube and be able to see his MV's instead of PONY CANYON's disappointing "video is not available in your country." Maybe if americans can view his MV'S he'll gain more popularity here.
Hi everyone I am getting more excited ,bcx tomorrow is going to Tokyo and will see his show on the 5th and most proper ably will hear his new songs and see him dance . Thx Tensi for the translations but really hope that he can speak a little of English instead of all Japanese during his shows ,we will enjoy more and understand what he is talking about ,but anyway watching him and to hear his songs is the only reason we go to Tokyo ,right !! Wishing all the success JKS ! See you soon !!
As I read this article again, I find that I'm a little confused. Is he saying that if he satisfies himself, he doesn't satisfy his fans? I hope that isn't how he's feeling these days, because one of the things we love the most about him is that he's so true to himself.


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by L. A. Berry
The midwife carries 16 year-old Mercedes' son from a delivery room and that is the last time that she sees him alive. His first cries haunt her but her family refuse to acknowledge the possibility that her child still lives. Their silence represses her young spirit. Ten years later, a woman named Carmen contacts Mercedes, now a journalist, with stories of newborns who have disappeared in mysterious circumstances similar to her own. When Mercedes embarks on an investigation into baby trafficking, she must fight powerful enemies to reveal the truth – so powerful, in fact, that her own life is at risk. Using her expertise, she unmasks a baby-trafficking network that has spanned decades and moved thousands of children out of Spain. She antagonises key figures when she unearths conspiracies arising from the bloody periods of Spain's modern history, exposing a criminal underworld hiding in the government, health services and church. Mercedes becomes their target as they seek to silence her exposé – and her life, and the lives of her loved ones, come under perilous threat...
I am the guest author of the week on the website of Australian writer Rita Chapman. http://ritaleechapman.com/guest-authors
On 15th December, discover how my life experiences influence my writings on Jenny Kane's blog. www.jennykane.co.uk
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Another 5* review on Amazon. Almost literary thriller, set in Spain. 20 September 2016
Thrilled that a reader downloaded Silencio after seeing another passenger reading it on a flight to the U.S. See her 5* review at https://www.amazon.com/SILENCIO-L-Berry-ebook
Two new independent 5* reviews on Amazon.
'This is one of the best books that I've read in a long time it's quite a hard subject matter but it is a really thought provoking book'
'An excellent read. I couldn't put it down. A great first publication from this exciting new author. Can thoroughly recommend.'
Silencio is available in paperback and ebook format.
Approximately 70 people attended the first event of the publicity campaign, a launch of Silencio at a private function in Spain.
This was followed on April 2nd by an hour long interview at a local radio station Total FM 91.8 Costa Blanca.
A private launch event took place at the author's home in the UK on 23rd April.
On April 26th, the author was interviewed and profiled as a local Dorset county published writer on the BBC Radio Solent Breakfast in Dorset show.
Local independent retailer, Westbourne Bookshop, stocks the book ahead of the official publication date.
Silencio has generated excellent reviews on Amazon UK and Goodreads.
More 5* reviews on Amazon ahead of the official publication date.
L A Berry and Silencio feature in the August edition of The Quay (local free newspaper for Poole Town Quay)
Follow up profile interview on 'Breakfast in Dorset' show on BBC Radio Solent scheduled 7th September.
http://www.laberrynovels.org
Rita Lee Chapman
Jenny Kane
Silencio has to be one of the best books I have read in a long time. It is a gripping thriller which I could not put down! It is well-researched and L.A Berry manages to depict the horrific events surrounding Spain's 'stolen babies' through the characters and plot of the story.
Silencio is a must-read and highly recommended. 5 stars!
by Rachael Parry
The author handles the difficult subject matter with great skill, weaving a tale of loss, betrayal and love. Using a narrator to tell Mercedes' story works well and allows the reader to stay a little detached from the main character without affecting the empathy with her. Well written, I look forward to reading future books from this writer.
by NetGalley Reviewer
I received this from NetGalley, I typically have low expectations from NetGalley but this book impressed me. A very good story which obviously had a lot of research done to make it accurate. I would have liked to see more character development and less murder mystery, but overall I thought this was a very well done story.
Totally love this book and so pleased to be able to review it for NetGalley. Well researched, full of suspense. A mothers worst nightmare, her new born is stolen. Over time Mercedes is relentless in her search for the truth about Spain's stolen babies.
I cried so much reading this brilliant book about baby trafficking, how 40 years after Franco's death people in Spain searched for so many "lost" babies. I live n Spain for part of each year, I did not know about this and am reading more about it since reading Silencio. A heartbreaking true fact, I cannot imagine how these mothers must have suffered. I loved the ending, can't wait to read her next book. This is a winner!
A gripping and emotional read for both my wife and myself (and it is rare that we agree on books or films)! I believe this book has something for everyone. It is exceptionally well written and holds your interest. I don't have as much time for reading as I would like, but this book makes you look forward when you can next pick it up. 5 stars from both of us.
by Guy Johnston
I was recommended this book while travelling to USA as the person next to me on the plane was reading it so I down loaded it emidiately
I was totally unaware about the Stollen babes in Spain
The book was well written so that I understood that it was from a terrible time in modern history a tragic story of a young woman's plight to find the truth about her lost newborn , any mother couldn't be moved reading the story that becomes a thriller as the young woman unraveled the hidden silence that so many women had faced and opened the gates for others to find their lost children
Thoroughly recommend to all my American friends
by Sarah Prince
Silencio is a stylish romantic thriller. The writer flies when leading character, Mercedes, an investigative journalist, sets out to expose an international baby trafficking ring that has left thousands of mothers heartbroken. Mercedes being one of these herself makes for resonant poignancy. Using a backdrop of sweltering Spain, the writer gives us many colourful characters to encounter, many acrid vistas to explore. The danger is truly frightening as the hard core gang attempt to silence the woman threatening their lucrative violation of the unbreakable bond between mother and child. That these criminals are stalwarts of the community forces Mercedes to treacherous limits. Her determination pitted against decades of intimidation leads the reader on an exciting journey. A writer to watch!
by V Wakefield-Harrey
I was totally unaware about the Stolen babes in Spain
by Chaquinta
Lindsay Berry
Silencio is Lindsay's first novel. An alumna of the Faber Academy, she writes short stories, poetry, and blog posts on her site www.writelindy.wordpress.com She has also written a short screenplay for an amateur dramatic society.
A second novel 'A Life on the Line' is in progress and Lindsay is in the early stages of planning her third novel. Her interest in human relationships and how these change or flourish in a stressful conditions such as a thriller or suspense plot fuels her novels.
A synopsis and the first 2000 words of L. A. Berry's second novel are featured in the Faber Academy Anthology published in June 2016.
The Author L.A. Berry
With a Customer At the Book Launch in Spain
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Gender and Sexuality Terms: A Sensitive Glossary for Parents
By Anwesh Sahoo
Have you ever wondered what it means to be cisgender? Or what LGBTQ stands for? Or how many types of sexuality there are? Or if there's a list of genders somewhere that will help you understand what your kid is talking about? I'm here to help you update your gender and sexuality terms.
Only a week after I'd won Mr. Gay World India, I received a call from a television channel. During the interview, I was asked whether I was okay with being referred to as the son of Jagannath Sahoo (my father), or whether I was more comfortable being identified as his daughter.
I was taken aback and, to be honest, befuddled. Here was an educated journalist, from a leading news channel, with absolutely no knowledge of the terminology he ought to use to refer to a gay man. The journalist might have thought he was being courteous by letting me choose how I wanted to be identified. But his sheer lack of awareness was insensitive and offensive. I am a gay man. Why would I identify as someone's daughter?
This man had a stereotypical and outdated idea of what it means to be gay, and that limited the words he could use to describe me. That lack of awareness is not just a problem for a professional reporter, but a problem for everyone.
Our understanding of gender and sexuality has evolved and expanded dramatically in the past 20 years. We now use gender terms and sexuality terms that stretch far beyond the gay-straight divide, words that describe a person's sexuality with far more fluid and dynamic words. As I grew up — very different from my classmates — and my sexuality evolved, I forged an identity and reality of my own. But I couldn't have defined my own set of norms without the gender and sexuality terms that accommodated them.
Like the journalist, parents of today's teens may often apply yesterday's gender and sexuality terms to a world that has moved past them. But it's not too late to catch up by building a new vocabulary.
The glossary below is abridged, and no person necessarily must identify with any of its gender and sexuality terms singularly or forever. But these words are a good starting point for thinking about the way gender types and sexuality are described today and will be understood by your teens as they move into adulthood. You might be surprised by their acceptance of these concepts; but your acceptance is essential to understanding the world your children inhabit.
A Parent's Guide to Today's Gender And Sexuality Terms
Ally (n)
A heterosexual person who is a friend/supporter of LGBTQI individuals and rights.
Example (n): You won't get any hate from him; he's an ally.
Asexual (adj)
Describes a person who doesn't experience sexual desire, but may experience romantic longing. One of several sexuality types.
Example (adj): She is asexual.
Bisexual (n and adj)
A person who is sexually attracted to both men and women. One of several types of sexuality.
Example (n): He is a bisexual.
Example (adj): Bisexual people are attracted to both men and women.
Cisgender (adj)
The state in which the gender you identify with matches the one you were assigned at birth.
Example (adj): She is a cisgender woman.
Gay (adj)
Homosexual, used to describe men only.
Example: He is in a committed gay relationship.
Gender fluid (adj)
Describes a gender identity in which a person identifies with different genders at different times.
Example (adj): He is gender fluid.
Gender identity (n)
A person's individual experience of gender – as a man, woman, both or neither – which may or may not match the sex assigned to them at birth.
Example (n): Gender identity is a lot more complicated than most people think.
Genderqueer (adj)
Describes a gender identity outside the traditional binary, that is, whose gender identity is not exclusively man or woman. Different from gender fluid (see above) in that this gender identity does not change.
Example (adj): She is genderqueer.
Graysexual (adj)
Describes a person with limited sexual desire, but more sexual desire than an asexual person. One of many sexuality types.
Example (adj): He is graysexual.
Heterosexual (n and adj)
A person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex. One of several sexuality types.
Example (n): She is a heterosexual.
Example (adj): A heterosexual couple went on a date.
Homosexual (n and adj)
A person who is sexually attracted to people of his or her own sex. One of several types of sexuality.
Example (n): He is a homosexual.
Example (adj): Homosexual relationships are as normal as heterosexual relationships.
Intersex (adj)
A general term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy, hormones, or genes that don't fit singly into one of the typical biological sexes, that is, female or male.
Example (adj): Intersex individuals often face social discrimination.
Lesbian (n and adj)
Homosexual, used to describe women only. One of several sexuality types.
Example (n): A lesbian is a woman who likes other women.
Example (adj): His parents are lesbian.
LGBTQI (adj)
A common acronym to describe the community of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex individuals.
Example (adj): The LGBTQI community is seeking equal rights.
Pansexual (adj)
Describes a person who is sexually interested in anyone of any gender or sexuality. One of many sexuality types.
Example (adj): She is pansexual.
Queer (adj)
Describes a person who doesn't consider him or herself heterosexual or cisgender. Also sometimes used interchangeably with LGBTQI to describe the community of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex community.
Example (adj): Many members of the queer community will be marching in the parade.
Questioning (adj)
Describes when a person is unsure of, or is exploring, his or her own sexuality or gender identity.
Example (adj): He is gay or straight; he's questioning.
Sex (n)
The physical characteristics – generally reproductive or sexual anatomy, genes and hormones – recognized as female or male.
Example (n): Her sex is male, but she identifies as a woman.
Sexuality (n)
Sexual or romantic attraction.
Example (n): Only an individual can determine his or her own sexuality.
Straight (adj)
Describes a person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex. A heterosexual.
Example (adj): He is a straight man.
Transgender (adj)
Describes a person whose gender identity is the opposite of the sex assigned to them at birth. Often used as an umbrella term to describe transsexual and genderqueer people as well.
Example (adj): She is transgender.
Transsexual (n and adj)
A person whose gender identity is the opposite of the sex assigned to them at birth and who desires or has undergone medical assistance to transition to the sex that matches their gender identity.
Example (n): A transsexual is considering gender reassignment surgery.
Example (adj): He is transsexual.
Ze (pro)
A gender-neutral pronoun that has gained some popularity. (An important note on pronouns: Individuals should be referred to by the pronouns of their identity and/or choice. A transgender woman (formally a man) should be referred to as 'she' or, if she prefers 'ze.')
Example (pro): Ze went to the movies with friends.
communication | difficult conversations | LGBTQIA+ | preteens | small children | teens
Written By Anwesh Sahoo
Anwesh Sahoo is a voracious writer, optimist and a lover of old-school Indian art, music and fashion. While he's a firm believer in practicality, a part of him loves living in a world of possibilities. He blogs at The Effeminare, a parallel universe where he gets to illustrate the Utopian world he wants to be a part of. He looks at life as a thrilling mystery novel written by God and, since his novel has only started, he'd go with: 'I am still evolving!'
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These animal groupings are called collective nouns, and I'm sure they're well known to you and your kids. But have you heard of any of these?
I love these! Could word usage be any more fun?
If you want to take a humorous trip down vocabulary lane, check out this link and learn all sorts of interesting collective nouns people have attributed to birds, fish, and mammals. From what I've gathered, some of the terms date back to the 1400s. Many may be archaic, but for the most part, they're purely entertaining!
I think it would be great to encourage your children to write a poem using these unusual animal groupings. Maybe we could call our collection A Ponderance of Poems.
Do you have a few favorites from the collective animal nouns list? Share them in the comments. And while you're at it, why not make up a new collective noun of your own? I think a ponderance of poems is a great place to start!
Edited: A commenter alerted me to a wonderful song by Carrie Newcomer called A Crash of Rhinoceros, about how Adam named the animals. You just have to check out these fabulous lyrics!
Photo: shikeroku, courtesy of Creative Commons 2.0.
If you enjoyed Fun with Collective Nouns, you may want to learn more about StoryBuilders | Writing Prompt Cards.
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Teach your kids that grammar matters!
Joy: These books look great. Are they out of print? I added links in case anyone is interested in locating them on Amazon.
Caroline: Thanks for the poster resource. Love it! I may order one for my office just because it's such fun. The poster is beautiful, and there's also some great alliteration going on: A glint of goldfish, a rhumba of rattlesnakes, a shiver of sharks. Wonderful!
Two of my favourite books are A Drove of Bullocks and A Filth of Starlings by PatrickGeorge. Both are focused around collective nouns using rich language to describe them.
There is also a great song by Carrie Newcomer called, "A Crash of Rhinoceros." Enjoy!!
Sherri: Thank you so much for letting me know about Carrie Newcomer's song. What a treat!
How about a thicket of police officers? Another word for thicket is copse.


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Indian cricketers practice in Hyderabad ahead of the first Test against Kiwis
The Indian cricket team practiced here on Tuesday, ahead of the first Test match against New Zealand that begins on August 23.
The Hyderabad Test will be used by the Indians to redeem themselves in the eyes of fans after losing eight consecutive away tests in England and Australia last year to relinquish the world number one status.
India will go into the match and the series without two batting stalwarts - Rahul Dravid and V.V.S.Laxman - with both retiring from international cricket this year.
While Laxman announced his retirement on Saturday, Dravid had announced his in March.
Sachin Tendulkar, 39, is the only surviving member of the famed batting trio and it will now be up to the young players to make an impression.
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane are the most likely candidates to fill the void although Subramaniam Badrinath is waiting in the wings as well.
India, ranked fifth in the world, also need to find two dependable slip fielders in the absence of Dravid and Laxman.
Eighth-ranked New Zealand is still smarting from a two-nil Test defeat in the West Indies.
The Black Caps have never won a series in India and their problems have been compounded by the absence of Daniel Vettori, their most capped Test cricketer.
The all-rounder has been ruled out by injury and New Zealand will miss the spinner's experience on the low and slow surfaces of India.
Despite their poor overseas form, India has a formidable record at home.