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Bins, Recycling & Waste
Garden Waste Collection Charges 2022
Garden Waste collections will operate between 1 March and 10 December for the 2022 season.
Subscriptions for the 2022 garden waste collection season are now closed.
Please do not remove the sticker you were provided with from your brown bin when your collections end. This will be used for the 2023 collection service if you choose to subscribe again.
Subscriptions for the 2023 season will be opened in the New Year.
Why is this year's charge for garden waste collections different from last year (2020-2021)?
Before the pandemic, permits for the yearly service were issued based on two tariffs; £32 for payments made online and £35 for telephone or face to face payments (if made after 28th February).
Due to the pandemic, it became necessary to suspend the garden waste collection service in order to maintain statutory services. As the garden waste collections for the full season were not provided, a discount was applied to the following year for residents who had paid in full for a reduced service the previous year.
In normal circumstances, we offer the collection service for 42 weeks of the year based on the two tariffs outlined above. In 2020-2021, due to the pandemic, the service was suspended for 11 weeks and the charge for 2021-2022 was therefore reduced on a pro-rata basis to £24 and £27 accordingly.
This year, it is anticipated that collections will be provided as usual and therefore the charges for 2022-2023 have reverted to the previous tariffs of £32 for payments made online and £35 for telephone or face to face payments (if made after 28th February).
Where do I place the new RFID sticker?
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Please affix the sticker using the instructions enclosed in the subscription pack. This allows the readers on the vehicles to show payment and ensure that the stickers aren't damaged by the lifting equipment.
The collection crews will not collect any garden waste bins without a sticker displayed.
Where to Place Your QR Code
Why have you changed to RFID stickers?
We have been making improvements to the way the waste and recycling collection services operate, such as installing vehicle tracking, telematics and 360 degree CCTV to all of our collection vehicles. All of this helps us to make our services more efficient, improves the information available to residents and contributes towards us achieving our recycling target of 70%.
In 2020, we carried out a successful trial using an electronic sticker for brown bins, known as RFID (radio frequency identification).
This year, we will be issuing a new sticker, which contains an RFID (radio frequency identification) tag, to all households who subscribe for the collection service. The intention is for the electronic stickers, which work in a similar way to shop security tags or stickers, to be attached to the brown bin and registered to each property. The electronic sticker is intended to be automatically scanned by a chip reader on the bin lift at the back of the bin wagon to confirm that a subscription is in place and make it easier for the crews to identify the bin is eligible for collection. The chip reader is similar to a supermarket scanner or barcode reader and the only data that will be recorded is that the bin has been collected.
The use of RFID stickers will help us to identify immediately whether a collection has been missed, record the emptying of the bins and confirm that all bins on the round have been processed.
How long will these stickers last?
The new RFID sticker is highly durable and will remain on your bin for several years to come and will be activated each year when you sign up for the annual subscription or deactivated if you choose not to subscribe.
What is the QR code for?
The QR (Quick Response) code, which you can scan with your mobile phone will take you directly to the Flintshire website where you can check your bin day (calendar) or find out more information about our waste and recycling services.
How will the sticker work?
The sticker will be automatically scanned by a chip reader on the bin lift at the rear of the vehicle to confirm that a subscription has been paid. The sticker can only be read during the emptying process and only by the reader affixed to the collection vehicle.
When the bin is presented to the vehicle a light will show green if a subscription has been paid, then the bin will be emptied. A red light will show if a subscription has not been paid and the bin will be returned to the property without emptying.
The only data that will be recorded on the readers is that the bin has been collected. This information will be monitored by our operational staff and will inform us which bins have or have not been collected on the round. It will also show the progress of our collection round vehicles. This information will also assist with resident enquiries through our Contact Centre.
What will happen with my data from the stickers?
This sticker holds no personal data, only a unique reference number, which is specific to your property address. The electronic sticker will automatically be scanned by a chip reader on the bin lift at the rear of the vehicle to confirm a subscription is in place. Please refer to the privacy notice.
Will the sticker hold any personal information?
No, the sticker will not hold any personal information. It will hold a unique reference number (as per the current tag or old sticker), which can be cross referenced to the property address on the back office database, so that we know that the bin has been collected. Please refer to the privacy notice.
How often is garden waste collected?
We collect garden waste every two weeks, alternating weeks to your black bin collection. Your recycling and food waste is collected weekly.
Garden Waste collections will operate between 1st March and 10th December for the 2022 season. To check your collection day http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/checkyourbinday
What if I subscribe and my brown bin or subscription sticker is stolen?
Please check with your neighbours to make sure they have not taken your brown bin by mistake. If not, then report it to us as soon as possible so that we can investigate. The RFID sticker will alert us if the brown bin has been placed at the incorrect address and the sticker can be deactivated.
The stickers are made with a high level adhesive, which are weather proof. Once set, they are difficult to remove.
We would encourage you to mark your brown bin with your house number or address to make your bin clearly identifiable. It is the responsibility of the householder to ensure their brown bin/s are safely stored. In the event of a missing bin, there will be a charge of £30 for a replacement bin (i.e. the cost of the bin).
What if my sticker is damaged / missing?
The brown bin is your responsibility and you must ensure that your sticker remains clearly visible. However, if it is damaged/missing, please contact us and an officer will check your details on our system and, if necessary, make a site visit.
A resident has more than one bin and sticker.
If a resident has paid for more than one bin to be emptied, then each bin will receive a new RFID sticker.
What if I want to request a refund?
Please use the refund application form to request a refund on your 2022 payment clearly stating the reason for the refund. The form will guide you through the information we need to assess a refund request. Once assessed you will be notified of the outcome within 10 working days.
What To Put In Your Bin
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Waste & recycling FAQs
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Easy Guide to Home Composting (PDF - 0.5 MB)
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Kerbside Collections (PDF - 5.32 MB)


12 September 2018, GENEVA – Enhanced South-South cooperation is key to addressing instability and armed conflict as well as to bringing peace and stability to the Global South, says the Chairman of the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qassim on the occasion of the 2018 International Day for South-South Cooperation.
"I therefore hail the recent decision of the leaders of Eritrea and Ethiopia to set aside political differences and to work jointly towards peace, stability and prosperity for their peoples. I also salute the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE's Armed Forces, in restoring the relationship between both countries after two decades of conflict. I voice the hope this human right will thereby be enhanced in the whole region," Dr. Al Qassim underlined.


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Yes, you can return unused or gently used products for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. All you need to do is fill out the returns form, pack your order in the original packaging and attached the pre-paid postage label. Take it to the post office and keep the proof of postage receipt until your return has been registered. You'll receive an email once your return has been processed.
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by jimhinckleysamerica | Dec 19, 2011 | ROUTE 66 | 0 comments
It appears as though the resurgent interest in Route 66 is about to fuel the resurrection of another landmark, this time in my adopted home town of Kingman, Arizona. Since its gala opening in 1939, the El Trovatore Motel, originally the El Trovatore Autel, has followed the evolutionary course of most motels of this vintage along Route 66.
The Hualapai Mountains as seen from the
the rear of the complex
Initially it was a plush, modern complex offering travelers a wide array of amenities including air conditioning, an on site cafe, and tiled showers. Located one mile east of Kingman in what was then the unincorporated community of El Trovatore, the complex had one feature few motels could equal – a location on a stony bluff that awarded stunning vistas of the Hualapai Mountains and the awe inspiring landscapes that embraced it.
Indicative of its luxury status is the listing in the Directory of Motor Courts and Cottages published by AAA in 1940. The listed rates are $3.50 per night in comparison to motels such as the Gypsy Garden, $2.00 to $2.50 per night, the Akron Hotel Cottages, $2.00 per night, and Wal-A-Pai, $2.25 to $2.50 per night.
The motel weathered the first blow, transition of the highway from two lanes to four lanes in the mid 1950s that resulted in demolition of the units in the curve of the "U" shaped complex. Added to the complex during this transitional phase was the the current sign at the front of the property, a swimming pool, and a modern office at the north end of the east wing of the motel.
By the late 1960s it had slid into the budget motel classification and by the late 1980s, weekly rentals were fast becoming the bread and butter for the owners. Then came weekly or monthly rentals, code violations, late night police calls, and a darkened neon sign.
Even after Sam Frisher, the current owner, acquired the property the slide that culminated with closure last year continued. Frisher, in an interview with Ron Warnick of Route 66 News provided a few details about this era in the properties history.
Preserved tile floors in the bathrooms
enahnce the time capusle feel of
the property.
After extensive evaluation of what to do with the sprawling complex, including ideas on creating an apartment complex or a gated senior living complex, Frisher decided that the best possible return for his money was to resurrect it as a Route 66 landmark and transform it back into a motel. To that end he has restored several rooms, preserving as much of the orignal tile and other components as possible, outfitted them with new beds and appliances, and added a movie star theme to each.
On Saturday afternoon, my dearest friend and I toured the property while enjoying the friendly hospitality of Sam, his wife, Karen, and little dog, Taco. Even though I had a general familiarity with the property, including its origins as the creation of John F. Miller, the founder of the Nevada Hotel in Las Vegas, a property that evolved into the Golden Gate Casino.
An art deco gem at the heart of the complex.
 Still, I was quite surprised by the overall historical integrity of the property that ranged from the beautiful art deco building at the center of the complex to the towering with its neon framed block letters on a bluff at the rear of the property. I have reason to believe the former was the original office as well as the managers residence.
Frisher's plan to restore the neon tower is quite exciting. I have had discussions with numerous long time residents of Kingman and few can remember the last time its neon lit the night.
A key component to the Frisher's plans for renovation centers on the art deco building with its rounded glass brick corner, and the tower on the bluff. Proposed for the building is transition to meeting rooms and or a gym. On the bluff surrounding the tower, he plans to construct an observation deck and gazebo that will provide absolutely stunning views of the canyon below, the trains that flow past in a seemingly endless stream, and the Hualapai Mountains.
One of the more exciting aspects about the renovation of the property is its size. Most tour groups on Route 66 have to forgo the renovated historic motels as a result of unit availability. The El Trovatore, when fully refurbished, will easily be able to accommodate groups of fifty or more. Overflow for large groups could be provided by the historic Hill Top Motel across the highway.
As an introductory price, the Frisher's are offering rooms at $39.99 per night. This will include a breakfast for two at a local restaurant.
If you are looking for five star accommodations I would suggest you consider the Hilton and Holiday Inn Express. I would also suggest that at this stage of the game it might be best to examine the rooms before renting. That will prevent disappointment, or bad press when this is truly a work in progress.
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Labrador Gem Seafoods moves to add four new species to Ramea seafood processing plant
Rosalyn Roy ([email protected]) The Gulf News
Published: Dec 03, 2018 at 8:06 a.m.
Updated: Dec 03, 2018 at 8:09 a.m.
Danny Dumaresque is the CEO of Labrador Gem Seafoods. - Contributed
Season's scallop setbacks prompts additional investment
Labrador Gem Seafoods hopes to add four new seafoods to its processing operation at the Ramea fish plant. Danny Dumaresque, the company's CEO and president, says the application to process lobster, sea urchin, sea cucumber and whelk is ready to go.
The company currently only processes scallops in Ramea, and an unexpected problem with a harvester's on board tank system resulted in a delayed start to the season for the plant's 40 – 50 employees.
Dumaresque hopes that by diversifying it will allay fears about the future of the plant, while helping to extend the processing season for workers and perhaps even add a few new jobs.
"Hopefully we'll get an approval for that application and then we'll prepare to process these new species as they become available starting next spring," he said via phone interview.
He cautions that adding these four new species does not mean the Ramea facility will become a year-round operation. Typically, it operates about eight months of the year, from April until November.
"It will certainly help the bottom line in terms of employment for our workforce and of course revenue for our company," he noted.
When it comes to lobster, Dumaresque says he's definitely noticed an upswing in the harvest the past few years.
"I think lobster right now, I think there's somewhere between 50 and 70,000 pounds that are landed there and we're hoping that that will increase in the future," he said.
While the idea of processing sea urchins might be new to the Ramea facility, Dumaresque has a solid background to draw on.
"I did a significant study of sea urchins years ago when it comes to the harvesting, processing and marketing of sea urchin roe (uni)," said Dumaresque. "I know there's a market out there for it, but we have to prepare it properly and there's a certain time when it's better than others."
The same goes for whelk.
"I know there's a significant decline in the whelk biomass and fish in that area, but you know as I said, we might find a whelk fisherman that might bring us 50 or 100,000 pounds of whelk that we can process in a form that would be compatible with our capacity there," he explained.
While adding the new species may extend the processing season, the bulk of it will remain on the mainstay scallops.
"The fundamental role of the plant will continue to be the production of wild harvested bay and sea scallops," clarified Dumaresque. "It will give the fishermen locally a chance to sell it and create employment and revenue in their own community, and it certainly will help us in the marketplace because there are times that I will be able to sell some scallops to them (buyers) if I could offer them maybe a few cases of lobster.
"That's the kind of thing that we are always being asked for, and having a singular species certainly limits your marketing capacity."
The trouble with the scallop harvest this past season is one of the primary motivating factors behind the company's bid to diversify.
"If we had other species there, for example, like I'm offering to do now, while it may not have replaced the same kind of work we do with scallops, it certainly would have helped to create some employment and to help some of the overhead costs that we had whether we have scallops in the plant or not," Dumaresque said.
Helping the community's workforce is an important bonus as far as Dumaresque is concerned, who hopes to see somewhere between five to 10 new jobs created, and a couple of months more employment for the current workers.
"More importantly, in my opinion, it will guarantee the productivity in the plant for the period of time that we will be open," he said. "For example, I can see where we could do sea urchins, for example, in March and April, when that would be a great time for them to produce their best quality roe.
"We could be doing two months of sea urchins before the scallop season even opened, and we could also do that at the end of the processing season, maybe November and December."
Because sea urchins require divers in order to be harvested in Newfoundland and Labrador, Dumaresque foresees potential employment there too.
"I'm quite familiar with the harvesting technique and the harvesting capacity of divers, and I'm confident that we can find people in this area to be able to come and dive for sea urchins and work with a licensed fisherman in the area to make it work for everybody," he said.
When it comes to diversification, Dumaresque says the need has arisen from both the marketing side and the productivity side.
"There's times when I'm not going to be able to get scallops in the future and if there's a way to fill that space in our freezers or in our cooking capacity in the plant, well then we should be doing that," he said.
Dumaresque says there is a significant market for lobster and scallops in North America already, but whelk and uni would appeal too. Sea cucumbers would likely hold greater appeal in mainland China, but he won't be limited by geography.
"For the amount of product that we think we would do, there's no reason why we wouldn't be able to have an active trade in the North American market," he noted.
Despite the scallop setback, Dumaresque has every confidence in next year's harvest, and is even hoping for an early start now that the vessel's tank system has been fixed.
"We are not deterred. Yes, we are disappointed in the season, but we are not deterred, and we believe that if we can get the support to add these new species to our license it will enhance the viability of our operation, and our intention is to be in Ramea for a long time to come," he said.
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According to a report in Accountancy Age, the number of serious tax fraud investigations carried out by Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs in the 12 months to 31 March 2012 was down by 23%, compared to the previous year.
Apparently the number of cases registered by HMRC under its Code of Practice 9 "Investigations where we suspect tax fraud", dropped from 4,506 in 2010/11 to 3,456 in 2011/12.
The old saying "there's lies, damn lies, and statistics" cautions that we need to be careful how we interpret any raw data. There are three major reasons why the registrations under Code of Practice 9 (COP9) would have fallen; whilst actually the number of serious tax fraud investigations has risen substantially.
One major reason that the number of COP 9 cases would have been lower in the year to March 2012 is that HMRC has introduced a new COP 9 process this year: changing from the old Civil Investigation of Fraud technique to the new Contractual Disclosure Facility. Prior to the formal launch of CDF both Specialist Investigations and Local Compliance Fraud units held back from issuing COP 9. From our experience there's been quite a rush of them being issued since March this year.
Also, the number of criminal prosecutions is going up about fivefold. So several hundred people who would have got COP9 previously are now being prosecuted instead.
And finally, as they say, a significant number of COP9 investigations started life as voluntary disclosures. Most of these are now being made under the tax amnesty: i.e. aka the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility; where there have been thousands of registrations.
So the headline isn't the whole story; as ever.


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This week we meet with Funke Makinwa, the founder and editor of Dynamic Africa, a platform that showcases cultural content and creative ventures from Africa and across the diaspora.
Voices of the City is a weekly feature that spotlights the everyday lives of our citizens, living and working in the city. By asking the same five questions to all our interviewees, we discover not only how our experiences of the city differ, but also what we share. It is a daunting task to try and capture the diverse experiences of our city's inhabitants, but we feel that it is a worthy, and necessary, endeavour, in order to better understand the present and future of our city.
This week we meet with Funke Makinwa, the founder and editor of Dynamic Africa, a platform that showcases cultural content and creative ventures from Africa and across the diaspora. When she is not curating the various Dynamic Africa feeds, she freelances as a copywriter, social media maven and online marketing strategist.
What about Lagos inspires you the most?
The people I know in Lagos probably inspire me more than anything. Having moved back to the city recently, I realised very quickly that the people make all the difference with regard to one's experience here. Having people around you that are extremely helpful, supportive and loving is so essential and I feel incredibly lucky because of them.
Besides my personal relationships, I am also inspired by the potential Lagos has. I swing between optimism and pessimism when it comes to that potential, but I try to stay closer to the former. There is a lot that can be done, and Lagos has so much to harness and achieve. So much has already been done and achieved, which in itself is a reason to try and keep an open mind about life in Lagos.
Do you have a secret space or place that you enjoy in the city?
I am not sure that it's much of a secret anymore, with how much Afropolitan Vibes has blown up, and rightfully so because it's an amazing event, but I love going to Freedom Park. Aside from the delicious shawarmas, pepper soup and grilled fish you can get from the different food vendors there, it's a beautiful open air environment that is incredibly well-maintained. On any given evening, there is bound to be great live music too. I have gone there to do anything from working on my laptop to meeting up with a date.
What was the last exciting event you attended in the city?
It's a toss up between FotoParty on the rooftop of City Hall, and a Vibes house party in Victoria Island that was hosted at a really beautiful apartment block by the water. Apart from those there have been a couple great exhibitions in the past year including Bialere and LagosPhoto.
What frustrates you about the city?
Definitely driving and the traffic. We need alternatives to kekes, danfos and okadas (popular modes of public transport). Apart from having to deal with bad drivers, I enjoy driving for the most part. Although with poor road conditions, and where there are no street lights, it can be incredibly frustrating and, not to mention, dangerous. It takes a lot of skill and patience to deal with the frustration of driving in Lagos. Worse so, it can make all the difference between me deciding to go somewhere or not.
You can have dinner with one person living or dead. Who is it and why?
It would be my grandparents. I never knew either of my grandfathers, and I did not really appreciate both my grandmothers since I lived abroad and was rather young while they were alive. My heart will forever yearn to know the stories I'm sure they could tell. I would take them to my favourite pounded yam and egusi spot.


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A: Recently I faced the same prob, I was using codeigniter 1.7 and PHP 5.2.6 everything was working great, but after upgrading PHP to 5.3 the below error starts coming:-
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The reason behind it is same as mentioned by @Amal , & is used in PHP to pass an object to a method / assign a new object to a variable by reference. It is deprecated in PHP 5 because PHP5 passes all objects by reference
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LONDON -- Inside an unsung organization was an unsung hero. Shahen Abrahamian, chief economist of the sadly ignored United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, died last month at the age of 49. But this Cambridge-educated Iranian left the game plan for a resurgence of Keynesian thinking in international economics.
"Economists are a rootless, changeable bunch. We have a striking predilection for constructing systems of belief, preaching them for a few years, then abandoning them, often for good reasons that we should have recognized years before."
Thus, after the (highly success ful) Keynesianism of the 1960s, came the domestic supply-side economics of the 1980s, to be followed by the global supply-side nostrums of the Clinton administration.
"Crisis of both theory and performance has swamped each in turn. We are left to wonder what comes next. A force of global Keynesianism perhaps?" asks Mr. Galbraith.
No one has worked harder to put flesh on the notion of global Keynesianism than Shahen Abrahamian.
His latest and last contribution, just published by UNCTAD, is a cry for policies of full employment, not just in the Third World, from which he hailed, but first and foremost in the industrialized world -- because, he argued, until that problem is solved the Third World will go on getting the blame for northern unemployment as well as having to deal with its own miseries.
"There can be no doubt that unskilled northern labor," he wrote, "has been displaced on a significant scale in a number of industries, including footwear and clothing, by developing countries. Nonetheless, the growth of north-south trade does not provide a convincing explanation of the unemployment problem as a whole."
To prove this, Mr. Abrahamian cites the fact that differences among industrialized countries are unrelated to differences in their trade balances with developing countries.
Between 1970 and 1993, Canada, which suffered the second-largest decline in its trade balance with the developing countries, had the largest increase in total manufacturing employment. But Italy, which had the smallest decline in its Third World trade balance, lost a fifth of its manufacturing jobs.
He further refutes those who blame unemployment on new technologies, and then he seeks to provide a national answer to "why it has been so difficult for labor . . . to be deployed at remunerative wages as in the Golden Age of the 1950s and '60s."
Is it man-made rigidities -- an over-regulated labor market and the welfare state? This is the current fashion, but Mr. Abrahamian shows that if all enterprises were given the chance to operate more flexibly none might choose to expand output "unless the level of aggregate demand also rose."
Like all Keynesian theory, it is obvious once said, and yet so elusive in the torrent of supply-side propaganda. Thus we are surrounded by a massive sea of the unemployed while firms continue to downsize rather than enlarging productive capacity.
Mr. Abrahamian would do away with restrictive monetary policy, which pushes up interest rates and shunts economies into low-growth policies in which low demand growth and low potential output growth feed back on each other. Moreover, the vogue for cutting public investment in infrastructure has had a knock-on effect on reducing private investment.
The Keynesian answer is to raise the tempo of investment and growth. If the capital stock in manufacturing Europe had grown after 1973 by a modest 1 percent more than it actually did, there would now be an extra 4 million jobs in manufacturing and still more in services.
Businessmen need lower capital costs on the one hand, and improved prospects for sales on the other. This would not lead to greater inflation. Times are crucially different from the 1970s. Not only is there much greater slack and flexibility in the labor market but, most important, there is a whole new world of global competition. There is today a much closer link between wages and productivity.
It is not enough simply to expand demand. We must raise productive capacity and this involves, partly, increased public investment in infrastructure -- which should not be treated as deficit spending.
We also, Mr. Abrahamian continues, have to get back to using fiscal policy in demand management, which means, first of all, tackling the overhang of public indebtedness. His brainwave is a one-time levy on holdings of financial assets.
A brave and clear voice is now prematurely stilled. Others must pick up where he left off. The economic road now being traveled produces too much failure and conflict, not to speak of wasted lives, both in the industrialized world and the Third World.
Jonathan Power writes a column on the Third World.


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2021 Miami Dolphins draft results: The Phinsider round table looks a second-round pick Liam Eichenberg
By Kevin Nogle, Justin Hier, Josh Houtz, James McKinney, and Craig T. Smith May 2, 2021, 6:33pm EDT
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The Miami Dolphins made a trade during the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, moving up from the 50th position to the 42nd spot in a deal with the New York Giants. Miami added a 2022 third-round pick to make the deal work. The target in the trade-up? Notre Dame offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg.
It was an aggressive move to ensure the Dolphins got the lineman they wanted to, hopefully, would out their starting five charged with protecting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Our The Phinsider round table, featuring Justin Hier, Josh Houtz, James McKinney, Kevin Nogle, and Craig T. Smith, discussed the Eichenberg pick.
Hier: "I absolutely love the way Miami is going all-in on Tua Tagovailoa with this draft class and free agency class. More playmakers? Check (Will Fuller & Jaylen Waddle). Waving farewell to Chan Gailey? Check. Reinforced offensive line? Check (Robert Hunt's shift to guard, Eichenberg, & Matt Skura). Eichenberg was one of the most consistent pass protectors in all of college football during his tenure at Notre Dame, and though he spent a great deal of his time at left tackle, he said during his talk with the media following his selection that he's willing to play anywhere on the line that he's asked. It remains to be seen how Brian Flores and his staff will organize the starting five given Hunt's shift inside Ereck Flowers' departure, but Eichenberg will almost certainly be a part of that group."
Houtz: "Up until this point, one of my only gripes with the current regime is that despite liking a player, they never really used their war chest of draft capital to move up and acquire that prospect. Then they went ahead and silenced the critic(s). The Miami Dolphins didn't just like Notre Dame offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg; they love him—so much that they gave up a 2022 3rd round draft pick. Now I'm not sure how to feel about the draft capital, but it is significant. Nevertheless, the team believes he—like all of this year's class—can come in and make an immediate impact."
Nogle: "Once the Dolphins traded up, I thought it had to be for an offensive lineman, but I did not know who. Eichenberg makes a ton of sense and he is worth the extra pick next year to make sure the Dolphins got the player they wanted."
McKinney: "Liam Eichenberg was a solid value pick in the second round as many boards had him slotted near the end of the first. Tackle Eichenberg was not the flashiest of prospects at his position but his ranking with PFF improved a significant amount each year that he played at the college level ending his career with an 89.9 overall grade in 2020. Over the previous two seasons, he did not surrender a single sack and most draft projections for him had him as a 'plug-and-play' starter in the NFL from day one. Eichenberg played the left side of the line for Notre Dame but projects as a solid fit as a very strong and solid right tackle that should be able to hold down a starting position with this team for years to come."
Houtz: "If Tua Tagovailoa wants to have success, he needs to stay upright. The Dolphins are building a wall in front of Tua and an arsenal around him. Eichenberg could compete to start day one at right tackle or guard. Heck, he even suggested he could play center despite never actually playing the position."
Smith: "Tua got a playmaker in round one, and now the Fins' brass gets him a solid pass protector in Eichenberg. They needed to address the offensive line, and now they've done it with a 38-game starter at Notre Dame who excelled as a pass blocker. I wondered if they'd go interior offensive line with this pick or tackle, but I like they added a pass blocker who's played right tackle, is comfortable there, and will be responsible for protecting Tua's blind side. I'm happy with the pick.
Hier: "The Dolphins top brass is making a bit of a gamble in likely counting on four first- and second-year players to be starting pieces to the team's offensive line, but if this group pans out, Tua Tagovailoa will have all day to throw from the pocket for many seasons to come. Solomon Kindley and Hunt both displayed tremendous upside last season; both dominated at times, and Hunt was simply stellar during the final few games of the season. Austin Jackson had a few rough patches, but he also flashed the athleticism and quickness to be a long-term solution at the tackle spot. Despite the price Miami paid to move up from 50 to 42, I'm sold on this pick because of the philosophy behind it and Eichenberg's strong resume."


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A Mysterious Lost City, A WWII Spy, and A True Story of Deadly Adventure
Stewart, Christopher S.
Book - 2013 | 1st ed.
The author chronicles his present-day journey to find Ciudad Blanca, the legendary White City rumored to exist in the rain forests of Nicaragua's and Honduras' Mosquito Coast, following in the footsteps of the explorer and World War II spy Theodore Morde, who set out on the same journey on April 6, 1940.
Publisher: New York : Harper, c2013.
Edition: 1st ed.
Branch Call Number: 972.832 STEWART
Characteristics: xiii, 263 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Read more reviews of Jungleland at iDreamBooks.com
sjanderko Jun 16, 2013
The author has got some historical issues wrong: California 49-ers were not farmers looking for free land but people seeking gold after it was discovered in this state in 1849.
Also Nasser was not president of Egypt in 1948. At the time Egypt was still monarchy under king Farouk. Nasser planned Farouk's overthrow in 1952, and consequently became Egypt's president in 1956.
GingerKaren May 23, 2013
Two journeys are at the heart of this amazing book about a historical account of a man in the 1940s who tried to find the fabled city called Ciudad Blanca in the jungles of Honduras. The second journey is undertaken by the author who uses the original diaries to find this Shangri-La. Each man has his own demons, and each man searches for what may be their undoing or the discovery of their lifetimes.
ChristchurchLib Apr 08, 2013
"It's said that deep in the jungles of Honduras there lies Ciudad Blanca, the White City, a place that - though it may not exist - has been talked about for centuries. Journalist Christopher S. Stewart, a Brooklyn husband and father, became drawn to stories about the city, especially those of explorer and World War II spy Theodore Morde, who claimed to have found the fabled place in 1940. Interspersing his own 2008 journey with Morde's WWII-era travel notes, Stewart writes of missing his family and juxtaposes the two time periods, showing that both explorers had to worry about not only snakes and bugs but also other humans. Fans of David Grann's excellent The Lost City of Z and Mark Adams' humourous Turn Right at Machu Picchu will want to know more about this similarly themed travelogue." April 2013 Armchair Travel newsletter http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=5acc8fc1-4e91-4ebe-906d-f8fc5e82a8e0&N=620534
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Stewart, Christopher S Travel — Mosquitia (Nicaragua and Honduras)
Morde, Theodore — Travel — Mosquitia (Nicaragua and Honduras)
Geographical Myths — Mosquitia (Nicaragua and Honduras)
Mosquitia (Nicaragua and Honduras) — Description and Travel
Mosquitia (Nicaragua and Honduras) — History — 20th Century
Central America — History — 20th Century


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Congratulations to the 2018 Midwest Section Award winners! Awards will be presented throughout the spring and summer in the winners' hometowns, where family, friends and coworkers can honor the winners' service to the sport.
Recognizes the tennis teaching professional who contributes to tennis in his/her community beyond his/her livelihood, promoting involvement in tennis of all levels and ages, and in developing tennis programs and growing participation.
Miljana Jocic, from Deerfield, Ill., known as "Coach Miki" is Director of Jr. Development for Five Star Tennis Center in Plainfield, Ill. Jocic focuses on programs for players ages 10 and under. When the club opened in 2014 there were no players in this age group and now there are more than 270 participating. ADVERTISEMENT Jocic is a Net Generation Ambassador for the USTA, working to promote the sport to youth in her community. Because of her efforts, she was selected to bring a group of 24 players from her program to participate in on-court activities on the famous Arthur Ashe Stadium court during the 2017 US Open.
Jocic helps coordinate the club's Single Day Showdowns and Youth Progression Tournaments. In addition to her role at the club, she coaches three junior female players who are ranked in the top 10 in the USTA/Midwest Section.
Recognizes a USTA League player and/or volunteer who has provided leadership and has made a significant contribution to the growth of USTA League play within their USTA District and the USTA/Midwest Section.
Theodore (Ted) Brassfield, from Beverly Hills, Mich., has been involved with USTA League for more than 20 years. In addition to playing, he has served as captain of many teams, including 7.0 and 8.0 level mixed doubles teams for more than 10 years in the USTA Southeastern Michigan District.
Brassfield also volunteers his time to help growing the USTA League program by serving on league committees on both the district and section level. In 2014, Brassfield was recognized for his efforts on the District level by winning the Towler Memorial Award, an award given to a USTA League player in the Southeastern Michigan District who best reflects the qualities of honest, sincerity, loyalty, good sportsmanship and leadership while demonstrating a commitment to growing tennis.
Barry Fittes, from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been a certified USTA official since 2007. He has served as Chair of Officials for the USTA Ohio Valley District since 2014, making him a member of the Section's Officials Committee. He currently coordinates officials for nearly 200 different events in Cincinnati and southwest Ohio, including USTA junior and adult tournaments and Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) events, including various NCAA regional competitions.
Fittes has been responsible for roving, refereeing, line work and chairing matches. He has been a line umpire at the US Open and the Western & Southern Open. He has officiated at the USTA National Father and Son Championship and is a valued umpire at the prestigious USTA National Boys' 16 and 18 National Championship in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Recognizes a volunteer, wheelchair tennis player, tennis professional or coach who has made outstanding contributions and has demonstrated excellence in the sport.
Melissa Kress, from St. Charles, Ill., is Club Manager for Centre Court Athletic Club, part of the Hanover Park, Park District. She is creator of the Chicago Wheelchair Classic, an annual wheelchair tennis tournament that attracts players from all over the country and from several other countries.
The first Chicago Wheelchair Classic took place in 2013 with 18 players. Participation has grown every year, reaching 52 players in 2017. In 2016, the classic became an ITF (International Tennis Federation) Futures event. Kress recruits approximately 150 volunteers to help run the Chicago Wheelchair Classic.
Shanoli Kumar, from Novi, Mich., is an accomplished junior player, experiencing success at Northville High School and in USTA junior tournaments. She helped lead her high school team to its fifth straight regionals title; the team went on to win the 2018 MHSAA Division 1 state championship. Kumar finished as a state finalist in No. 1 singles this year.
Kumar has been recognized for her sportsmanship many times, winning 8 USTA tournament sportsmanship awards. In 2017 she was presented the USTA Southeastern Michigan District's Jean and Jerry Hoxie Memorial Award, which recognizes sportsmanship and achievements both on and off the tennis court. Kumar maintains a 3.98 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Bill Duo, from Portage, Mich., is currently ranked No. 12 in USTA Boys' 18 singles, No. 2 in USTA/Midwest Section Boys' 18 singles, and No. 1 in Boys' 18 singles in the USTA Western Michigan District. He played at Portage Central High School for two years, leading the team to a state championship while capturing the individual state singles title his sophomore year. Duo was named the USTA Western Michigan District Player of the Year four years in a row, 2015-18 and was named Kalamazoo Boys Tennis Player of the Year in 2015. He recently was selected for the USTA Junior Leadership Team for 2018.
Duo earned a 3.94 GPA and was active in other activities including the school's Ping Pong Club, Chamber Strings and the Recycling Club. He received the 2018 Tim & Tom Gullikson Scholarship, a $2,500 award given by the USTA/Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation. Duo will attend Princeton University in the fall.
Recognizes outstanding service rendered in the community and in the growth and development of the sport of tennis.
Palmer Park Tennis Academy began as a program for children age 10 and under with 35 participating the first year. The program now has 100 participants each summer, with many continuing through the winter.
During the summer of 2017, the Academy coordinated eight scrimmages against other summer programs. An educational component was added to last year's program which gave participants the opportunity to learn African American music history – taught by University of Michigan Adjunct Professor Marion Hayden - while also learning the fundamentals of tennis.  A local judge also gave a presentation on mental toughness.  At the end of the session a concert (and fundraiser) was put on by students who had learned to play traditional African instruments.
The CTA focuses on keeping costs low in order to include as many children as possible. The courts used for programs are near a low-income neighborhood and many children who come are given a racquet and encouraged to participate when they can – at no cost.
Recognizes service to the tennis community and its history of providing tennis to its members through junior and adult programs.
Five Star Tennis Center in Plainfield, Ill. provides tennis programs for players of all ages and levels, offering instructional and recreational programs and a variety of competitive options for both juniors and adults. The club has 12 different USTA League teams year-round and also offers a "Flex League", drawing 500 players who participate in open-ended match play. The club runs a TEAM UP event every month, designed for players who want a fun, social and shorter competitive play option.
Five Star Tennis currently has over 1,100 members; approximately 300 adults and 700+ junior players. The club offers USTA Junior Team Tennis leagues and Youth Progression Tournaments, as well as Single Day Showdowns. The club also supports community programs, including Buddy Up Tennis. It continues to enhance its facilities for members, recently implementing LED lighting and PlaySight SmartCourt Technology.
Recognizes a National Junior Tennis & Learning Chapter that has demonstrated continued excellence in recreational tennis. Several criteria apply.
Established in 1927, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) provides recreational, cultural, leisure and educational activities for residents of all ages and abilities. The NJTL program is free to children ages 7-14 and provides tennis racquets, balls, court time and group instruction to all participants. As part of the USTA Foundation's NJTL Network, the commission provides health and nutrition education in addition to tennis instruction.
CRC offers an eight-week summer program which meets two to three days each week. Participants are taught basic tennis strokes and scoring. For older players, part of the program includes match play between different locations. The goal is to get players comfortable with competition, with a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship.


Abstract— This paper compares Matched filter and Wavelet transform applied to both Continuous Wave Radar and Pulse Radar signals to reduce the noise. For removing noise and extracting signal, Wavelet analysis is one of the most important methods. The denoising application of the wavelets has been used in spectrum cleaning of the atmospheric radar signals. Matched filter has strong anti-noise ability; it can also achieve accurate pulse compression in a very noisy environment. This paper analyzes the algorithms of Matched filter and Wavelets that are used in radar signal processing to reduce the noise. The simulation results indicate that Matched filter has strong anti-noise ability for Pulse Radar and Wavelet for Continuous Wave Radar.
Index Terms— Denoising, matched filter, radar noise, SNR, wavelets.
M. S. Islam is with the University of Ulsan, Ulsan, South Korea (e-mail: saiful05eee@yahoo.com ).
U. Chong is with the University of Ulsan, Ulsan, South Korea, Houston, TX 77005 USA (e-mail: upchong@ulsan.ac.kr).
Cite: Md Saiful Islam and Uipil Chong, " Comparative Analysis of Matched Filter and Wavelets for Radar Noise Reduction," International Journal of Information and Electronics Engineering vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 116-120, 2014.


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What an incredible character Dunstan is. Normally, I'd dance around that statement using fancy language and lead into it with something clever or anecdotal. This time, there's no dancing around the simple fact of the matter. Say anything else you want about Conn Iggulden's THE ABBOT'S TALE, but Dunstan --- charged with charisma and as unreliable as unreliable narrators come --- is nearly without peer in the character development department. I can guarantee you with absolute certainty that if I didn't have an entire book to review, I'd gush about him for the rest of the time that you're here, dear reader.
Part hagiography, part historical fiction, THE ABBOT'S TALE is the story of (you guessed it!) Dunstan, a talented and ambitious man of the Church who grows to shape a burgeoning England in more ways than one. What makes him such a compelling character goes beyond his achievements, however spectacular they may be (example: heading the design and construction of the cathedral at Canterbury). Though a Benedictine monk, a devout priest, and eventually an archbishop appointed by the king --- positions marked by virtue --- Dunstan is flawed. Very flawed. From the opening moments of this abbot's tale, Iggulden makes it perfectly clear that aside from all his titles, Dunstan is first and foremost a man --- an unpredictable man of immense intelligence and willpower. And that makes him as fascinating as he is dangerous.
"[T]here's no denying that [Iggulden] has crafted an intimate and unforgettable character portrait. Historical fiction though it may be, I can say with confidence that there have been few minds quite like Dunstan's."
Because Dunstan is such a looming presence, however welcome it may be, several of the secondary characters feel glossed over at times. I can understand Iggulden's discretion, this being THE ABBOT'S TALE and Dunstan being the titular abbot. Even so, it would have been nice for some of the others to have more time in the limelight, especially since what we learn of them is often quite interesting. This is not to say that there aren't secondary characters who don't have an impact; Dunstan's brother, Wulfric, and King Edmund are two standouts who get their due. Overall, though, it felt like there were many missed opportunities. Dunstan may be a singular character, but he is as defined by those he surrounded himself with throughout his life as anything else.
Where I don't necessarily agree with Iggulden's discretion is in terms of how heavily he leans towards narration and description over scenes and dialogue, which ties back to the secondary character grievance. Often, we'll be introduced to someone in a wonderfully written scene, only to encounter that someone again in (almost) exclusively dialogue-less scenarios. At times, an important character's death only gets a paragraph or two before moving along, which just feels…wrong. Play it up to the fact that death was so common in the 10th century that people may have been somewhat desensitized to it, or the fact that Dunstan constantly reiterates how short a time we have on earth, but I wasn't a fan.
Worry not, though: THE ABBOT'S TALE has merit beyond Dunstan's characterization alone, I can assure you. Iggulden's writing style is rich and accessible, detailing young England and its people in a way that makes the thousand-year gap feel obsolete. Undoubtedly as real a world as our own, it may appear vastly different on first glance, though a closer look will reveal the similarities. War, politics, religion, scandal --- are these not things we contend with every day, either through the news or in our own lives? The specifics differ, of course, but as they say, history repeats itself, and Iggulden posits that we could learn a lot from it in ways that don't interfere with the larger story.
Speaking of which, even more impressive than Iggulden's writing is his knack for storytelling. A huge reason Dunstan is so successful as a character is that his life reads like, well, a life. St. Dunstan is an actual historical figure, but that's not the point. The point is, even if you've never heard of him before --- I hadn't until this book --- the way he grows and changes is no different from how we grow and change. The best autobiographies and memoirs read like narratives rather than dry accounts of what happened, and that is the storytelling method adopted here. It would have been no surprise to me if this had been a translation of documents over a millennium old, as Iggulden jokes about in the beginning.
Ultimately, even where I disagree with Iggulden's discretionary sense, there's no denying that he has crafted an intimate and unforgettable character portrait. Historical fiction though it may be, I can say with confidence that there have been few minds quite like Dunstan's. Whether that's a good or bad thing is the question --- and one reason among many for you to dive into THE ABBOT'S TALE yourself.


Well today we decided to take our first "real" family photo of 2009. The weather was great and we took advantage of it.
Rachel and Ben kept making funny faces so I had to take one just of them.
Judging by this photo I truly can say they get there looks from me.
Your pic turned out great! I love stairs to take pictures on - it seems to level out the height difference. Good job!
And, your lessons in Sunday school have been great too.
Love the pictures! I need to get new family pictures this year..maybe I will steal the spot next...I don't know if Sean can run as fast as you?
When we went there the light was blasting on to the stairs so I diffused the light with one of my shoot-through umbrellas and a flash. I put another flash behind us and camera right at the top of the stairs pointing at our backs and the wall beside us.
I had a lot of fun with this shot.


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Albania – Social Security Agreement with Belgium Is in Force
Albania – Social Security Agreement with Belgium Is in
In this GMS Flash Alert we report on several social security agreements entered into by Albania, with a focus on the new agreement between Albania and Belgium.
A new Social Security Agreement (SSA) between the Republic of Albania and the Kingdom of Belgium became effective on 1 January 2016.1
This bilateral agreement between Albania and Belgium will allow posted workers to be exempt for a maximum of 24 months from the obligation to contribute to the social security system of the other state where they are temporarily working. In principle, the agreement aims to prevent double coverage of social security contributions for temporary assignments in the other country.
The execution of the SSA between Albania and Belgium should provide social security protection for international assignees, so that they do not lose their social security benefits entitlement in their home country when they go to work in the other country.
The ratification of the agreement should also simplify the administration of assignments from Albania to Belgium and vice versa, thereby making it easier for international companies to deploy their employees in the other country.
Key Benefit under the SSA for International Assignees and Their Employers
Under the SSA, employees seconded by their employers in one country to work in the other country on temporary assignments, but who remain covered by their home country's social security system, should be exempt from contributing to the social security system of the host country. This exemption from contributions in the host country is available when the employee obtains a Certificate of Coverage (CoC) from the relevant authority in the home country.
If the assignment duration is more than 24 months, the employee may continue being part of the social security scheme of the home country provided that the approval of the relevant competent authorities is issued.
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Other SSA Developments
Albania currently is party to two other SSAs, with Turkey and Bulgaria. The SSA entered into between Albania and Turkey, however, is not typically being applied currently, largely due to non-standardization of the procedures to be followed.
Albania and Bulgaria entered into an SSA that took effect in 1953. However, it has largely been inapplicable due to several regime changes and legislative provisions implemented in both countries in the intervening period that make the agreement's application impossible in practice. The two governments are working to negotiate a new agreement
Currently, Albania has signed other SSAs, or is in the negotiation phase, with the following countries:
Austria*
Canada*
Czech Republic**
Germany**
Hungary**
Italy**
Luxembourg***
Macedonia**
Romania**
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*** Signed, however not yet ratified
1 For the Agreement entered into between the Republic of Albania and the Kingdom of Belgium on social security protection, which was ratified by the Albanian Parliament with Law no 35/2014 (as published in the Official Gazette (Fletorja Zyrtare) No. 57/2014, dated 24 April 2014), in Albanian, click here.
For additional information or assistance, please contact your local GMS or People Services professional or one of the following professionals with the KPMG International member firm in Albania:
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With the real world crumbling around us, what better time to switch on your PC and play countless hours of co-op Civilization V? The latest Humble Bundle package lets you buy Civ 5 in all its ilks for a lowly sum.
Pay more than the average of $8.05 (about £6.48) to also unlock!
That is a lot of co-op action, but you may have noted that to unlock the co-op games in the series you will have to pay above the average, but for $15 you get all sorts of games and DLC, so just pay that!
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Edgar Degas was born in Paris on July 19, 1834. Born into an aristocratic family with a tremendous interest in art and culture. When Degas decided to leave his law studies in favour of studying at the Ecole de Beau Arts his family stood always behind him. As a result life as an artist was not that bad for Degas. His family would always support him.
Degas was a great admirer of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and one can see this in his early works.
Degas befriended himself with several Impressionist painters like Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir and Alfred Sisley. His closest friend became Edouard Manet. They all came together at the Café Guerbois in Paris. Here they had lively discussions about life and art. Probably not just discussions but also some "artistic" fights.
Different from the other Impressionist painters who sought their subjects in nature, Degas looked for subjects in city life. He selected scenes from urban settings. For example bars, cafes, horseraces, theatre and stages. He brought the human form into the centre of his paintings.
Degas was really fascinated by ballet and ballerina's. He visited ballet rehearsals where he observed the dancers. In his studio he tried to transfer the lightness of the dancers and their movements into his paintings.
By 1880 Degas was one of the most popular painters in France. Nonetheless he started to feel isolated due to his failing eyesight. He started to work in pastels and the intensity of colours became more and more important. Eventually he became almost blind and as a consequence he had to give up painting completely.
He died in Paris on September 27, 1917.


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Even if your partner is not open to attending therapy with you, I will support you in gaining the insights into your relationship that can bring you closer together. I offer a safe place for listening and being heard. You will find me easy to talk to, caring, nonjudgmental, and fair-minded to both of you.
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Have you ever had hayashi rice? It's a beloved dish, right up there with omuraisu and curry rice, but doesn't get as much attention here in the U.S. I ate it growing up, but it fell off my radar until our last trip to Japan. Quickly, it's become one of our favorites so I knew I wanted to share it with you here.
The flavor is hard to describe—it's beefy and tomatoey—both savory and sweet, which is why it's popular among kids. It's one of those fusion foods that has made its way into the cuisine. There are different versions that use mushrooms and peas, but for me, eggplant is a must.
Next month is Humble Bean's 4th anniversary! While past anniversaries have gone by without mention, I thought this year we could do something different. I've been planning a string of new recipes—one for each weekday—starting Monday, March 4. Hope you stay tuned.
An update on recipe booklets: I'm sold out but, because I've had several inquiries, I'm considering a reprint. While I'm looking into costs, I'm making the first recipe booklet available for a digital download on my Etsy site.
Also, just a reminder—you can like Humble Bean on Facebook, where I post photos, events, and news relevant to Japanese food and cooking. I'm also on Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter, if that's more your thing!
Oshiruko is a sweet red bean soup with mochi, often served around New Year's. I made a contemporary version of it with kabocha, but this is the traditional way it's prepared. The method is simple, so it's a bit of a stretch to call it a recipe. I used the leftover New Year's mochi I had in the freezer but I've also used shiratama (which is what I used in that previous kabocha shiruko post), when I don't have any mochi on hand.
Just a quick hello to say thank you to everyone who bought Humble Bean's second recipe booklet. I've enjoyed mailing these out to you every week and hope you get cooking! Also, congratulations to Akina for winning the random giveaway—your care package of Japanese goodies will be in the mail this week! There are still a few booklets left, so place your order before they run out. Wishing you all a happy and healthy holidays, full of good food and company.
After successfully selling out of Humble Bean's first recipe booklet, I'm excited to announce a new collection of recipes, just in time for the holidays. The new booklet features some my favorite recipes from the past year as well as new ones you won't find on this site. I've made every effort to create a booklet that will be cherished by people who are interested in cooking Japanese food at home. These are not elaborate recipes, but personal favorites that are on regular rotation at my house. In other words, these are tried and true dishes my family loves. I designed and handcrafted each booklet with care, making it a unique compilation. Read on for more info and for the special giveaway!
I'm going to make this short and sweet. I sprang into action with a kabocha I had in the fridge after watching Mark Bittman's latest video. I had other plans, but quickly changed course after I saw jammy caramelized onions being smashed into roasted kabocha and layered with fresh ricotta on toast. And wow. I ate it for lunch, had it as a little appetizer before dinner, then ate it again on my breakfast toast.