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Carla Freeman
Carla Freeman is Director of the Foreign Policy Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) where she is concurrently Associate Research Professor in the China Studies program. A second generation "China hand," she has lived between the United States and Asia throughout her life. A specialist in Chinese international and domestic policy, including environmental and regional policy, she has advised corporations and government agencies.
Before coming to Johns Hopkins SAIS, she served as Program Officer for civil society and community development with an emphasis on sustainability at The Johnson Foundation. Prior to that, she was a political risk consultant with an Asia-wide portfolio that included China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. She had several appointments early in her academic career, including directing the Global Studies and International Affairs program at Alverno College and being a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in addition to academic positions at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and Beloit College. She was also a Peace Scholar with the United States Institute of Peace and, most recently, was a visiting fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and a visiting scholar at Harvard University's Fairbank Center.
She completed her B.A. in Southeast Asia and History at Yale University, a certificate in Chinese language studies at Beijing Foreign Languages University, a certificate in political science from Sciences Po in Paris, and certificates in Chinese from Beijing Foreign Languages University and the Taipei Language Institute. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins SAIS, writing her dissertation on the political economy of reform in China and the challenges posed to its heavily industrialized Northeast region.
Current projects include a book with the working title, China and the Global Commons, and edited volumes on China and developing countries; China's international relations; and Chinese perspectives on North Korea. Recent publications include a collaborative study of China's carbon market development and several pieces on China's international relations. She also serves as editor-in-chief of Asia Perspective.
Gregory Chin
Dr. Gregory Chin is Associate Professor of Political Economy at York University, Canada. As a Non-Resident Senior Fellow of FPI, he is co-leading the Project on "Emerging Global Governance" with FPI Executive Director Carla Freeman, a joint initiative with the journal Global Policy. When visiting Johns Hopkins SAIS (Washington DC), he will also conduct research on China's evolving relations with the global multilateral institutions.
At York University, he directs the Research Program on "Asia, the BRICS and the Emerging World" at the York Centre for Asian Research (YCAR). He is also currently a Research Fellow of the Center for International Political Economy at Peking University.
Dr. Chin is on the International Advisory Board of the journal Review of International Political Economy, and on the Editorial Board of the journal Global Governance.
He is currently finishing a book manuscript on Renminbi internationalization, and has published widely on China's international financial and monetary affairs, Asian regionalism, the BRICS, and global governance reform. He was recently a member of research projects on China's currency choices, and the BRICS rising powers and the global order, funded by Canada's Social Science and Humanities Research Council, and the Economic and Social Research Council of the UK. He contributed to the project of the Asian Development Bank Institute (Tokyo) on the "Political Economy of Asian Regionalism" (2010-2014). He was the inaugural China Research Chair at The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI, 2010-2013), and founding Director of CIGI's Global Development Program (2011-2013), which ranks on UPenn's "Global Go-To Think Tank Rankings." At CIGI, he co-led a project on the "BRICS, Asia and International Monetary Reform" (2010-2013), partnered with the Asian Development Bank and Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Prior to joining York University in 2006, Gregory Chin was First Secretary (Development) at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing from 2003 to 2006, where he was responsible for Canadian foreign aid to China and North Korea, and liaising with bilateral and multilateral donors, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and the special agencies of the United Nations. From 2000 to 2003, he served in Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and the Canadian International Development Agency.
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You really don't need a concrete reason to get yourself a mini fridge. Students settling in their new dorm room, the office employees with long hours, the man cave captain trying to decorate their place, and the food enthusiast with a week's worth of ingredients for their favorite meals, among other groups of people, have a reason to purchase a mini fridge. Mini refrigerators are a cost-effective, economical, and convenient way of keeping your beverages, leftovers, and condiments cool and fresh for long when you don't enough space for a traditional-sized refrigerator. Obviously, they lack the premium features of their bigger cousins but as far as keeping your beverages and groceries refrigerated, they're ideal.
Patently, the market bursting at the seams with mini refrigerators of various models, sizes, and types, which can make it difficult to choose the most suitable model. To take the hard work and time out of the selection process, we've diligently put together a carefully curated list of 10 of the best mini refrigerators currently on the market. But first, it's prudent to familiarize yourself with some of the essential features to look out for.
Danby DAR044A5BSLDD is a compact mini fridge that offers 4.4 cubic feet of interior capacity. It may sound really small but it provides more than enough room for storing beverages, your favorite munchies, and ingredients. As you would expect of any Danby fridge, this machine works flawlessly, quickly, quietly, and efficiently, minimizing your trips to the grocery store. As for operational costs, the mini refrigerator is Energy Star compliant, meaning that it won't dent your pockets like other models out there on the market.
As mentioned above, it is professionally built to provide you and your family with 4.4 cubic feet of storage and cooling space. All yesterday's leftover food, condiments and fruits go on the two and a half shelves. For additional storage versatility, it also features a see-through vegetable crisper with a glass top and a tall bottles rack for your favorite soft drinks. The fridge is also highly customizable, allowing you to store your favorite with ease.
Thanks to the product's Energy Star rating and the advanced mechanical thermostat, it is energy-efficient and therefore very economical to run. Further, the product comes with an automatic defrost system and spotless-steel finish that together take the time and effort away from cleaning and maintaining it. Opening and closing the door is a cinch because of the integrated door handle.
It also incorporates a reasonably bright interior light for illuminating the fridge's contents and because of the innovative reversible door hinge system, you can open the door from either the left or the right. And when it's all said and done, you get a generous confidence-boosting and worry-free 18-month warranty.
As the Danby enthusiastically points out, their DAR044A5BSLDD is made to suit your home and meet all your cooling and storage needs. It enhances organization and makes life easy.
Midea WHS-65LB1 is yet another feature-rich product that does exactly what it promises to do. It offers 1.6 cubic feet of storage space, reversible door-left or right swing, and additional racks on the door, among several other impressive features. A poster child for exceptional quality, innovation, and reliability, the mini refrigerator offers great value for the money and would be an ideal choice for the value-conscious user.
With a weight of 35.27 pounds and corresponding dimensions of 17.7 by 18.6 by 19.4 inches, it boasts a small footprint, making it a versatile choice for efficient use in a wide range of settings. In light of its physical dimensions and its free-standing design, it takes up the least floor space . And in light of its streamlined look, it easily compliments the décor of any space you put it. We can't think of a place where you can't use the Midea WHS-65LB1 if you're within easy reach of a power outlet.
Unlike cheap, run-of-the-mill models flooding the market, Midea WHS-65LB1 comes with whisper-quiet compressors that make it ideal for use in noise-sensitive environments. Coupled with the fact that it has a sturdy, scratch-resistant top, you use it as a bedside table while it quickly, efficiently, and uniforms cools your things.
It allows for manual adjustment of temperature within a range of between 32' and 35.6' Fahrenheit for the seamless preservation of your food. It features spacious storage compartments and racks that can hold just about anything with the notable exception of frozen foods. It's also not rated for making ice cubes. The legs adjust with lots of ease while the reversible door can be opened from the left or the right. It comes with a generous 12-month warranty.
If you're looking for a near-excellent option capable of quickly, efficiently, and evenly cooling food and beverages, look no further than Midea WHS-65LB1.
With the Igloo selling at a reasonable and justifiable price, you finally have a concrete reason to keep food and beverages within an arm's reach from the bed. A versatile storage capacity of up to 3.2 cubic feet should be more than enough for most of your beverages, fruits, leftover food, and other foodstuffs. It's far from boring on looks. External aesthetics provide for effortless blending with your interior décor.
Several features and specs make it tick with the vast majority of homeowners all over the world. The two most outstanding of these features are the freezer and the compressor cooling. The features translate to quick and efficient cooling of a wide range of foodstuff and beverages. Unlike other models that don't have a freezer, you can also make ice cubes with the mini refrigerator. The 3.2 cubic feet refrigerator also features an adjustable thermostat for maintaining the interior temperature at a pre-set level, which you're of course at liberty to adjust to match your cooling needs.
Aside from the thermostat, the product's shelves are similarly adjustable. And, it features a large storage rack on the door that securely and comfortably holds a 2-litre bottle of your favourite drink or beverage.
The main highlight is that you can write and erase notes on the refrigerator's door, which eliminates the need to stick yellow notes on it. It has dimensions of 20 by 18.2 by 33.2 inches and is relatively lightweight for hassle-free portability.
You'll also appreciate how quietly it runs, even in the dead of the night. The likelihood of its startling a sleeping baby is very remote at best, which also explains why it's an all-time favorite of homeowners.
For the homeowners searching for a powerful, quiet, lightweight and cost-effective option, the Igloo should be up your alley. You'll never look back.
This product is a feature-rich alternative that packs all the essential features and pulls all the stops to provide its users with the ultimate cooling experience. Some of the unique selling points include reversible doors, freezer, easy and quick installation, automatic defrost, Energy Star certification, customizable shelves, and a molded worktop. Admittedly, it's a little expensive but considering that it provides you with the best of all worlds, it's worth every penny.
With features and attendant performance that rival full-sized fridges, the EdgeStar CRF321SS is the closest you're going to get to perfection without breaking the bank. Like a handful of other top-notch options, the product comes with a freezer that's intelligently placed to offer incredible storage versatility. And the machine is a high-performance option that effortlessly and quickly freezes foods down to 0 °F, keeping them cool and preserving their freshness much longer than other standard models.
The unit qualifies as a mini item by sporting a lightweight and compact design. It weighs a reasonable but a tad heavy 52 pounds while its height, width, and depth stand at 33-1/2, 18-3/4, and 19-3/4 inches, respectively. It fits easily and comfortably in small spaces such as dorm rooms, under countertops, desktops, and other confined spaces without taking up too much floor space. You can bring your favorite munchies and lunch to the office knowing it'll stay cold and fresh the entire time.
The unit offers you a wide operational temperature range of between 34 and 60 °F, easily adjustable with the user-friendly temperature control. Another signature feature is the auto defrost that coupled with the adjustable wire and glass shelf, vegetable crisper, and in-door storage, takes the time and effort away from storing and cooling various foodstuff and beverages. Additional standout features include the interior lighting, energy star certification, and 90-day warranty. Together, these features make it one of the best mini refrigerators currently on the market.
This is a compact choice with a storage capacity of 3.2 cubic feet and coupled with its lightweight design, it fits snugly into the smallest of spaces, including and especially below the work desk and beside the bed. It's cost-effective and durable and works powerfully and flawlessly which is surprising for such a small machine.
As the name suggests, it is a no-frills choice that comes with only the most essential features, which also explains the absence of a freezer. It's built specifically for cooling and preserving the freshness of your drinks, leftover food, favorite munchies, and groceries. If your main fridge is fast running out of space, this model would make for a superior addition. And of course, it comes with plenty of space. These include 2 removable glass shelves, a crisper drawer with a cover, and a 12-oz. beverage can dispenser.
They'll help you keep everything in its place and neatly organized so you can quickly and easily reach what you want. To help with this, it also boasts interior bright lighting. To give you even more space and storage versatility, the product has a reversible door and features flush back design.
You can adjust the glass shelves to suit your unique storage needs, which also makes it a cinch to clean when it gets dirty. As is the case with most options, Magic Chef MCAR320B2, meaning that it costs a pittance to run. And it's a cinch to use, thanks to the incorporation of a user-friendly temperature control dial.
In all, it is an unbeatable deal, especially for value-conscious users working on a budget. It may lack a freezer but it compensates for that that providing you with lots of storage room.
As far as practicality and functionality go, the Cooluli Cooler and Warmer are hands down one of the best options on the market. Only a handful of products on the market can blend an ingenious design, professional shelving system, affordability, and energy-efficiency like this model does. On the off-chance that our first 5 picks don't cut it for you, this should be an ideal choice considering that it has a slew of virtues that puts its performance at par with a few high-end picks. Among other things, it offers plenty of space for keeping all your favorite drinks and has a versatile thermoelectric system that switches with ease from heating to cooling.
In spite of deceptive small profile, the product boasts an impressive storage capacity and in light of the innovative shelving system, it easily and comfortably accommodates a wide range of products. You can easily store variously sized bottles, cans, and even yesterday's leftover food. Preserving ingredients for a favorite recipe or meal is made easy with a cooling capacity of between 40ºF-45ºF below ambient temperature. Plus, the temperature settings are highly customizable to meet the user's cooling preferences.
The mini refrigerator has dimensions of 11 by 7-1/4 by 10 inches and a 4.8-pound weight that pairs nicely with its sleek and long-lasting design to offer the user incredible versatility. Its sleek and contemporary design, together with the matte finish easily complements its environment, allowing for seamless blending in with the office or house décor. Other features that contribute to its portability include the robust polypropylene plastic design and magnetic self-lock latching door and the provided DC adapter. It also doubles up as a food warmer, making it an ideal outdoor companion.
The Cooluli is a solid choice for a wide range of settings including the office and home. It can comfortably hold 6 12 ounce cans and sports a fast-working thermoelectric cooling system for the best performance.
Our 7th pick is the stylish and simple Danby DAR033A6BSLDB. And it comes packed to the brim with a litany of features right from the outside to the inside to help keep your drinks, fruits, and foodstuff fresh. Plus, in spite of its 3.30 cubic feet capacity, its ingenious design provides plenty of space for storage versatility. And it's irresistibly contemporary looking so that it seamlessly matches the décor of your room or kitchen without being the focal point.
It offers a storage capacity of 3.30 cubic feet, enough for keeping all the foodstuffs that you can't risk going stale. It comes with two and a half tempered glass shelves, offering the user incredible storage versatility for keeping a wide range of things. The door integrates a heavy-duty shelf with a compartment for storing tall bottles that's perfect for holding soft drinks. As is the case with the vast majority of options, this model also comes with a bright interior LED light for illuminating the contents, allowing for easy and quick identification. Unlike most LED lightings though, this one doesn't raise the temperature within the fridge.
Just like the interior, the exterior of the Danby DAR033A6BSLDB is of impeccable quality. It features the brand's patented retro-inspired curved door design that closes perfectly, ensuring an air-tight seal. The machine extends its combination of contemporary form and classic elements to its door, giving it a spotless finish. Together with the fact that it's made from steel, the door doesn't bend or suffer dents easily. Another highlight is the ease of opening and closing the door, thanks to the incorporation of a rubber-grip ergonomic handle.
Further, it is Energy Star compliant and boasts an R600a refrigerant. It also has an automatic defrost feature and reversible door hinge. With a weight of 60 pounds and dimensions of 20.4 by 17.7 by 33.1 inches, it's both lightweight and compact and conveniently features a scratch-resistant worktop.
Simple and stylish, it deservedly earns its place in the modern home. Boasting several innovative features and a stylish design, it packs all the features you need.
That Black & Decker is an industry stalwart is not disputable. Their leading producte, the Black & Decker BCRK25B, comes with all the hall features and specs of a high-end machine. If you're tired to waking up to stale leftovers, maybe it's high time you considered investing in this workhorse option. With plenty of space on the racks and shelves, you can easily keep all your favorite snacks and drinks within an arm's reach, saving you the time and effort of leaving the comfort of your bed on weekends. Further, it's reasonably and justifiably priced and since it's energy-efficient it doesn't use as much electricity as cheap, off-brand models.
The machine's 2.5 cubic feet capacity isn't comparable to that of other competing models'. Still, it provides enough space for storing a decent amount of food and beverages. For instance, it has two full-width glass shelves and two full-width door shelves capable of accommodating two-litre tall bottles. The icing on the cake though is the fact that it features a full-width freezer compartment with a durable ice cube tray.
Further, it has an adjustable thermostat control for customizing your cooling needs. The bottom line is that the Black & Decker BCRK25B Compact Refrigerator has several performance features to help keep your drink cool all day long, and you don't have to lift a finger.
Like our previous choice, running it is cheap since its Energy Star certified. And since it's lightweight and compact, it's highly portable and fits with ease into small and confined spaces. Further, because it has a scratch-resistant top, which can double up as a place for keeping additional items. For instance, it can function as a bedside table. Don't worry about is keeping you up all night because the machine is ultra-quiet. To these features add the reversible door that you can install to open to the right or the left.
A litany of features and a 12-month warranty make it one of the best mini refrigerators on the market. It'll never disappoint.
The Keystone KSTRC312CB ticks all the right boxes and packs a punch. It comes with separate refrigerator and freezer both of which offer decent room for storing several things. It has a storage capacity of 3.1 cubic feet, enough to hold two weeks' worth of food. It's also aesthetically pleasing and a perfect choice for small spaces such as dorm rooms, small offices, and even bedrooms.
The interior features 2 glass shelves and a vegetable crisper drawer with enough space for your leftover food. You can keep the ingredients for your favorite recipes, condiments, leftover food, and other foodstuffs on the two shelves. If you're anything like us, you'll also be worn over by the additional built-in door storage that can hold canned beverages and a 2-litre bottle. Further, it comes with a small-item rack, which, according to the manufacturer is "perfect for storing single-serve yogurt". And that's just a tip of the iceberg.
On its laundry list of features, the product also sports a standalone top-mount freezer with manual defrost and additional storage on the freezer door. Expectedly, the fridge's doors are reversible for effortless opening and closing. The product similarly comes with adjustable legs to enhance stability on different terrains and it's a cinch to use, thanks to the simplicity of its design. It's also lightweight and relatively compact and fits easily in small spaces, making it an ideal choice for use in confined spaces. And because it runs smoothly and quietly, the likelihood of it startling you from sleep is minimal.
Its slew of features makes this an ideal choice for use in any room or space. It's powerful, runs smoothly and quietly and has plenty of room for keeping your food.
Rounding up our list of the 10 best options currently on the market is this high-performance, functional, and cost-effective Haier 3.3 cu. ft. fridge. It comes with a roomy interior for storing an array of foodstuffs and beverages, keeping them cool and always ready for use in a moment's notice. Its high points include an innovative shelving system, budget-friendliness, and efficient performance. And it's very versatile and energy-efficient for such a small product.
The product provides you with a reasonable 3.3 cubic feet of storage capacity, enough to complement your main fridge if you're running out of space to meet the food cooling needs of your growing family. The door is capable of accommodating bottles and cans of various sizes thanks to the incorporation of two full shelves, 2 half shelves, and a compartment for a two-litre bottle. There are additional shelves in the interior for all your foods, vegetables, and bottles. Unlike cheap, off-brand models, the product has a powerful mini-freezer with an ice cube tray so you always have ice cubes whenever you need them. Adjusting the temperature to meet your needs is both easy and quick.
Reversible doors are another staple for mini fridges and this one is no different. The hinges are removable and transferable from one side to another. Armed with a simple screwdriver, transferring doors is both quick and straightforward, allowing you to customize it to suit your needs. Additionally, because of its lightweight and compact design, it fits with remarkable ease in confined spaces such as below the work desk, the trunk of a car, countertop or beside your bed. Ensure though that you leave enough to encourage free airflow.
While it is competitively priced and runs efficiently and economically, it nonetheless lacks n interior light. Therefore, it may not be an ideal choice for people planning to use it in areas that aren't properly lit. Also, it lacks an auto defrost feature. However, compared to the value it offers, these drawbacks aren't a deal breaker, at least not in our opinion.
Still, for those looking for a cost-effective, high-performance, durable, and smooth working mini refrigerator, take another serious look at this workhorse.
Mini fridges come in handy when there are space constraints at the office, kitchen, dorm, or bedroom. And they vary vastly in size. The smallest offer a storage capacity of approximately 18-inch cube while the biggest hover somewhere around 4.5 cubic feet. Thoroughly analysing your food and beverage consumption habits should give you a pretty good idea on the most suitable size.
The mini refrigerator should be roomy enough to hold more of your leftovers, beverages and condiments yet small enough so it fits snugly in confined spaces. Keep in mind though that bigger models are more adept at maintaining a specific temperature and offer superior energy efficiency.
Another paramount consideration is the price of the mini refrigerator. As a rule of thumb, costly models packs infinitely more features than their cheap counterparts.
They perform better, are generally quieter, are roomier, and despite the high initial cost of acquisition, they offer superior long-term value. This doesn't mean you should dig deeper into your pockets to get features you don't need or will ever use. Keep in reasonable.
Reversible doors allow you to open the door from either the left or the right and the design aims at suiting both left- and right-handed people. Also, look out for adjustable shelves. They provide for exceptional customization and take the time and effort away from cleaning the interior when it accumulates dirt and debris.
A freezer is a nice addition especially when you need ice cubes. However, they take up space that would otherwise be used for refrigeration. Quiet models can be confidently used by light sleepers compared to loud ones. Also, consider going for a model with dedicated compartments for various items such as tall beverage bottles and smaller can as they help with overall organization, and help conserve space. Lastly, look out for an interior lighting. Not all models have one.
Q: How loud are mini gfridges?
A: That depends from one model to another. The decibel should be indicative of this. Confirm with the brand before purchasing if you need? a quiet one.
Q: How do I properly care for my mini refrigerator?
A: Again this varies from brand to brand. Generally though, regularly cleaning every other week, getting rid of spoilt foods, and avoiding spillage should do the trick.
For the student, homeowner, or worker looking for a way to keep their leftovers, munches, ingredients for favorite recipes, or beverages cold and fresh, a mini refrigerator is must-have.
Compared to their full-sized counterparts, they're more affordable, lightweight, compact, and fit with ease in small spaces. We present to you the best models the market has to offer. Provided you keep in mind the few considerations we spelt out earlier, finding a most suitable model should be a walk in the park.


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University of Baltimore School of Law is in the John and Frances Angelos Law Center, which is a platinum status LEED certified building. It's very light-filled. It's very open. There are fabulous outdoor spaces, patios, terraces where you can have lunch and study. The kind of building we have and the kind of reputation that our school has in this community-- people are excited and proud to come to school every day.
It makes for a better student environment, because everything's transparent, so it's easier to meet people, it's easier to see familiar faces, and it also provides an openness, so that you don't feel as closed-in as a traditional school building. I really like the study rooms. They provided great quiet space that's separate from the classrooms. Like the rest of the building, the study rooms are all glass. So although you're isolated, you don't feel completely alone, because you can easily look out to your left, and to your right, and see a familiar face.
We are at the heart of Baltimore, both literally and figuratively. We're right on Charles Street, which is the main artery of Baltimore City. And across the street is Penn Station. You can easily get to Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia and New York. There is a lot of convenience associated with that, but symbolically, it's where we should be, because we are the law school of, for, and by Baltimore.

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Peaches is a Certified Therapy Dog that works with children at St. Mary's Childrens Hospital each week and also visits with Rehab patients at Nu Vista Assisted Living Wellington.
When she was about 3, we had her complete the Basic Puppy trianing courses at Petco, and once she graduated from the 4 different courses, passed her Canine Good Citizen tests, she then went on to Certified Therapy Training.
She trained with http://shareapet.org for several months, completed her required exam which included 10 basic & advanced requirements and has already made such an impact on so many children each time she visits....she makes them SMILE!
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Peaches has since received a Volunteer Award through the Sun Sentinal Newspaper for her Pet Therapy work as well as an AKC Recognition Certificate for her service for mankind.
"To bring happiness and improve the lives of individuals confined to hospitals, nursing homes and children's centers and to improve the reading skills of struggling students by providing certified and insured pet-assisted therapy."
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Caesars Hopes To Finish William Hill Deal By March
Caesars Entertainment says it hopes to complete its $3.7 billion acquisition of the sports betting giant William Hill by next March, after shareholders of the United Kingdom-based company approved the deal Thursday.
NCAA Voices Concern On Student-Athlete Performance Bets
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — An NCAA official is voicing concern over sports betting on the performance of individual student-athletes and suggesting that gambling regulators consider restrictions on such wagers to protect the integrity of the games.
NJ Vote Would Allow Sports Betting On All College Games
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey lawmakers want to amend the state constitution to allow sports betting on all major collegiate games, removing a big restriction in a wagering market that is smashing national sports betting records.
Gaming Roundup: Casinos Counter Violence, Circa And Virgin On The Way
Tourists may not be flooding Nevada casinos like it used to, but that doesn't mean the gaming industry hasn't had its ha
William Hill Becomes Official ESPN Odds Supplier
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The William Hill betting chain will become the official odds supplier for ESPN across all its platforms in a deal that expands the company's reach online and on air.
Gamblers Factoring Virus Into Their Football Bets This Fall
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — There's a new factor in play for gamblers looking to bet on football this fall. In addition to point spreads, injuries and the weather, bettors are also taking the coronavirus into account before plunking down their cash.
ESPN To Launch Broadcast Studio On The Strip
ESPN has opened a new broadcast studio on the Las Vegas Strip to serve as the network's center for sports betting information.
Virus Could Lead More States To OK Sports, Online Betting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the U.S. as states deal with huge budget deficits.
Gambling Firms See $7B To $8B Sports Betting Market by 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors and sports betting companies are running up the score when it comes to sports betting, predicting the fast-growing industry will be a $7 billion to $8 billion business in the U.S. within five years.
The NFL's Back And More States Are Competing For Sports Betting Dollars
The NFL season starts tonight with a traditional clash between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers.
But a new tradition is also beginning this season.
Legal Sports Betting Begins In Upstate New York
SCHENECTADY, NY (AP) — New York joined the growing list of states allowing wagering on sports after an upstate casino cut the ribbon on a new betting lounge Tuesday and took its first bet — $20 on the Seattle Mariners.
The state's entry comes more than a y
Caesars Sale, Sahara Reincarnation Top Recent Gaming Headlines
Just when it seems one giant wave of gaming headlines ebbs, another follows.
New Jersey Tops Nevada In Sports Betting Volume In May
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
New Jersey May Let Golden Nugget Casino Take Some NBA Bets
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey lawmakers are considering loosening their sports betting restrictions to allow the owner of the Golden Nugget casino to accept bets on most National Basketball Association teams.
Panel: 90% Of US Sport Bets Could Be Online In 5 To 10 Years
Final MGM Layoff Wave Tops Recent Gaming Industry Headlines
This year continues to be a wild and eventful year for the gaming industry.
SEC Looking Into Las Vegas Sports Betting Funds Run By Ex-Felons
In the 1990s, three men
Montana Governor Signs Sports Betting Bill
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana became the first state to legalize sports betting this year after Gov.
NCAA Rescinds Ban On Events In States With Legal Gambling
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA has rescinded its policy prohibiting championship events from being held in states that have legalized sports gambling.
The expected move was announced Friday.
Handful Of US States Are Poised To Legalize Sports Betting
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$85K Wager On Tiger Woods Winning Masters To Pay $1.19M
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A bettor who risked $85,000 on Tiger Woods winning the Masters is now more than a million dollars richer.
The person who placed the bet at a Las Vegas sportsbook will get a check for $1.19 million Monday.
Sportsbook o
Are Casinos Killing The Golden Goose With High Fees And Fewer Perks?
Visitation to Las Vegas has fallen over the last two years.
Most States' Sports Betting Revenue Misses Estimates
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — An Associated Press analysis shows that the tax revenue from sports betting has so far failed to hit projections in most of the states that legalized wagering after the Supreme Court cleared the way last year.
NHL Embraces More Betting, Joins With 3rd Gambling Operator
OXON HILL, MD (AP) — The NHL entered its third partnership in six months with a gambling operator on Thursday, another step in its embrace of business opportunities that come with legal sports betting.
The league announced the deal with William Hill shortly before Commissi
Some Lawmakers Worry About Allowing Sports Bets On Phones
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As state legislatures decide whether to authorize sports gambling, lawmakers are debating whether the bets should be allowed to happen online.


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From the rugged coastlines of Oregon to the glittering California beaches, adventure and nature beckon you and your tribe this summer. Come and enjoy the ultimate and best West Coast beaches with a glamping experience that allows you to disconnect from the chaos of the concrete jungle and reconnect with the great outdoors. Whether you choose the comfort of a safari tent or the luxury of a cabin nestled on rugged cliffs with unparalleled views, we have something for you in this amazing collection of unique accommodations.
Discover the best beaches in California: from San Simeon Beach to Coronado Beach, San Diego 2021
From the impressive Big Sur to the world-famous Hearst Castle and the coastal cliffs in San Simeon, California has long attracted glampers of every taste and desire, inviting them to discover a dreamlike landscape that inspires novels.
Undoubtedly, California has some of the very best West Coast beaches you could hope to travel to this summer 2021. Coronado Beach, San Diego is a family-friendly destination for those looking for a mixture of serene views and top-class facilities nearby.
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Discover the best beach West Coast America can boast
Looking for a luxury honeymoon with direct access to nature and the perfect beach? West Coast America is for you. With this deluxe cabin, CA suspended over the rugged cliffs of Big Sur, you'll be able to immerse yourselves in the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort and convenience.
Big Sur is of course home to some unforgettable attractions. There you have Pfeiffer Beach which is where you will arrive at after a simply awe-inspiring drive across the Pacific Coast Highway—one of the most beautiful drives in the entire state of California.
The best beaches in Oregon can't be ignored this summer 2021 for fun family vacations and more
The Oregon coastline stretches 363 miles long and invites glampers to discover, explore, and experience the sheer beauty of this dazzling state. From rocky, rugged shoreline and vast expanses of beach with some incredible Oregon beach rentals to thick coastal rain forests, rivers, and mountains, outdoor enthusiasts will find a multitude of opportunities with an abundance of natural beauty to admire and take advantage of.
The best beaches in Oregon have to include Cannon Beach, Oregon which features the iconic Haystack Rock, the result of an ancient lava flow millions of years ago.
Then we have the special Nye Beach, which sees people visit year-round thanks to its beautiful and dramatic ocean views. Visitors will discover the beach easily from Newport and will have come across a serious contender for the best of the best West Coast beaches in summer 2021.
For an unforgettable summer getaway, this Oregon beachfront cabin in Oceanside offers the creature comforts of home and direct access to the sandy shores of the Pacific Ocean. Begin your summer vacation with a soak in the luxurious hot tub on the deck while the barbecue grills up your freshly caught fish.
Take advantage of the best Washington beaches such as Alki Beach, Seattle in 2021
Washington State is the ideal getaway destination for glampers to explore the great outdoors in Washington. From the Pacific Ocean and the snow-covered peaks of the Cascade Mountains to the urban tenacity of Seattle, Washington's diverse landscape and a myriad of outdoor recreation opportunities leaves glampers with unforgettable memories and planning their next vacation at a moment's notice.
Not only is Alki Beach one of the most visually stunning Washington beaches, but it also carries great historical significance. It's where the very first white settlers set foot in Washington in 1851, and it has since become an important destination for the people of West Seattle.
Looking for a summer escape near Seattle? Check out this coastal cabin rental on the Puget Sound, and while away the hours with a cool drink while admiring the sublime views from the deck.
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Technology is not immune to the vagaries of fashion. Over time form and function changes but in addition to improved features and functionality there is also a great deal of thought given to the design aesthetic. This is clearly discernable in the design changes of mobile phones, laptops and PC chassis. Given that we humans are visual and tactile creatures, making something pretty is a sure fire way of getting us to buy it.
In the early days of the mobile phone, the majority of handsets were large grey or black bricks. They had small monochrome LCD screens and all that you could do with them was send a text message or make a phone call. Over time this has changed and although the functionality remained largely the same, the race was on to design as small a handset as possible regardless of how badly the form impacted the function. The wheel has turned again and now the race is on to design a handset which is packed with functionality and has as big a screen as you can hold in one hand. In certain instances it seems that practicality has been abandoned in favour of screen real estate, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a good example. And with the recent news of LGs high definition 4k handset you really start to wonder where the tech race will end. Smart phones batteries are already stretched to the limit with the current feature set, who knows what kind of battery life you could expect from an even more power hungry device.
Laptops have experienced a similar design evolution to mobile phones. Their dimensions have changed and they have become smaller with the advent of the Netbooks and have also become much larger with the advent of notebooks with 18 inch screens. In both instances the form has impacted the functionality. The Netbook is designed for portability and sacrifices some functionality whereas the large laptop has desktop functionality but in turns trades it for reduced portability. Laptops have also gone from being drab, grey business tools to being brightly coloured fashion statements. One of the major influences in this area is undoubtedly Apple where Steve Jobs transformed what were essentially business tools into lifestyle accessories. Instead of drab and monochrome, your Mac is white or silver. In the case of the first generation iMac you could even choose between red, blue, green, yellow or purple. Of course this comes at a pretty steep premium but no price it seems is too high in the pursuit of fashionability. Indeed Apple has been able to achieve a level of popularity and devotion that would be the envy of your local cult leader.
The world of the PC chassis has also changed in significant ways. There was a time when you could buy your PC case in any colour as long as it was beige. You also had a choice of a fairly regularly shaped box but all this has changed. These days your PC case is much more commonly found in corporate black but you are in no way limited to this shade. Major manufacturers such as Thermaltake and CoolerMaster are dedicated to producing the case of your dreams. In certain instances both their colour schemes and dimensions are a bit over the top for my liking but then again I am not the target market. Lian Li is another specialist chassis manufacturer but they err on the side of the more conservative design aesthetic and favour optimal functionality and a high build quality over anything else. Regardless of the choice that you make there is no significant difference in the functionality of each chassis. Your choice will really boil down to personal preference and which design speaks to your personal aesthetic.
In the final analysis the link between form and function is easily blurred by clever marketing. We don't need the newest, prettiest phone, laptop or PC case but they are nice to have and they are nice to look at. In certain instances the form will impact the function and it is a matter of deciding which is more important. I might want a phone or laptop with as big a screen as possible but if I can't carry it around with ease, then it really defeats the purpose. If you like cutting edge pretty and are not put off by the price tag then it is more than likely that Apple has just the product for you. If you're more like me and into recession spending then you will most likely sacrifice the pretty form for the more practical function.


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A rapid scrutiny of the roll-book showed that he had been absent a whole week.
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Two of the Premier League's promoted teams suffered heavy defeats on Saturday but Brighton can continue to enjoy life in the top flight with a victory over Stoke.
It would be wrong to suggest Albion are rock-solid home bankers at the Amex, although they have settled well enough to overcome visiting Stoke and fly the flag for the new boys after Huddersfield and Newcastle both shipped four at the weekend.
The fact that all three are in the top 11 suggests the Premier League's bottom half may not be up to much this season and Stoke are one of a number of established outfits in danger should the likes of Brighton be able to avoid relegation.
This is a key game for the Seagulls, who are about to hit a tough run of fixtures that sees them take on Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham in the next six outings, not to mention a home date with arch-rivals Crystal Palace.
Chris Hughton will be keen to press on from their strong start . Albion are unbeaten in four home league contests since Manchester City won on the opening day at the Amex.
West Brom and Newcastle were beaten and it could be argued Brighton should also have seen off Everton and Southampton rather than drawing 1-1. A last-gasp Wayne Rooney penalty gained a point for the Merseysiders and Saints were on the back foot for most of the game.
Brighton have also recorded impressive away victories to nil at West Ham and Swansea as Hughton builds on solid defensive foundations set by centre-backs Shane Duffy and Lewis Dunk.
Dale Stephens and Davy Propper sit in front of the back four but they have found more attacking intent in recent weeks thanks to wide players Anthony Knockaert and Jose Izquierdo making impacts.
Pascal Gross is the biggest threat and, for all that Brighton would love another striker, Glenn Murray has managed four goals in his last three matches.
Stoke, who have won three Premier League matches this season, arrive having suffered five defeats in eight in all competitions.
Super-sub Peter Crouch saved them in a draw with Leicester last time out, although the fact the veteran is Stoke's joint-top scorer with three goals hints at a problem position for the Potters.
One clean sheet in ten should also be a concern for Mark Hughes and it was interesting that all three league triumphs this season have come without any degree of midfield control.
Stoke had 23 per cent possession against Arsenal, 29 per cent against Southampton and only 30 in the win at Watford.
Steve Sidwell is Brighton's only absentee.
Jack Butland, Geoff Cameron and Stephen Ireland are out.
Ten of Brighton's 13 matches this season have featured no more than two goals.
Stoke, who have won three Premier League matches this season, arrive on the back of five defeats in eight in all competitions.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: No formal entry requirements. Beginners are welcome as well as those with previous experience. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN: By the end of the course students will: - be aware of some of the many possibilities within the practice of drawing and painting; - have gained confidence in their own choices; - be able to confidently compose a picture; - have explored some of the many ways to apply paint using a variety of brushes and other tools; - understand the basics of perspective; and - be able to mix colours in order to obtain a desired shade. HOW THE COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT: Practical course with demonstration of techniques by tutor. Discussion and ideas encouraged. Individual tuition will also be provided. MATERIALS REQUIRED BY STUDENT: Students should bring basic materials - a pencil, drawing paper and eraser to the first session. However, students are advised to wait until the course commences to get information/advice from tutor before purchasing costly materials and also to confirm viability of the course. A basic set of paints - under £10 approximately; Drawing pads - around £4.; Watercolour paper should be 140lb - heavy quality - cost £8 - £20 a block depending on size etc; heavy thick cartridge paper can be used for acrylics or quality acrylic pad.


Anne Anderson because ambassador of Ireland to the United States on Sept. 17, 2013 having previously served as Ireland's permanent representative to the United Nations in New York since 2009.
She also served in Washington, D.C., on a prior occasion, as economic attaché (1983-85) and press attaché (1985-87) at the Irish Embassy. In addition, she was Ireland's ambassador to France, with concurrent nonresident accreditation to Monaco (2005-09); permanent representative to the European Union in Brussels (2001-05); and permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva (1995-2001), where she was first secretary in the late 1970s. Ambassador Anderson has also served various postings in the Department of Foreign Affairs, including counselor in the Anglo-Irish Division (1987-91), first secretary in the Political Division (1980-83), as well as third secretary and later first secretary in the Economic Division (1972-76). Highlights of her multilateral work include chairing the U.N. Commission on Human Rights (1999) and heading the Irish team in Brussels during Ireland's European Union presidency in 2004 (she was awarded European Voice's "Diplomat of the Year" in recognition of her presidency role). During her New York assignment, she oversaw a review of the U.N. peace-building machinery and was tasked by the General Assembly president with facilitating preparations for this year's U.N. Special Event on the Millennium Development Goals.
Ambassador Anderson, who was born in Ireland in 1952, received a bachelor's of arts degree in history and politics from University College in Dublin and was awarded a doctor of laws (honorary) by the National University of Ireland in 2011.
Marisa Micallef became ambassador of Malta to the United States on Sept. 17, 2013.
Most recently, Ambassador Micallef served as director of political support and adviser to the leader of the Labour Party and now prime minister of Malta, Dr. Joseph Muscat, for four years. After graduating with distinction from the University of Malta in French and English, Ambassador Micallef went to the United Kingdom, where she volunteered in the east end of London with new immigrants from the Asian sub continent, pursuing a career in affordable housing and residential care. She graduated with a master's in public policy and planning with a thesis on the privatization of state-owned entities by the charitable sector. In the United Kingdom, she specialized in affordable housing and the elderly and had her research project published by Kings College London. On returning to Malta, Ambassador Micallef served as chairman of the Housing Authority for 10 years, during which time she was awarded the Green Politician of the Year Award from Nature Trust, Malta. She was concurrently a director with HSBC (home loans), as well as the Disability Commission, the Building Industry Consultative Council and other boards. In 2007, the project Ambassador Micallef created and initiated while chairing the Housing Authority received the EU Best Project Award under the EQUAL Community Initiative. In 2007, she also became a fellow of the Institute of Housing UK for her affordable housing work.
The ambassador's family has settled all over the world, including the United States, Australia, Switzerland and Britain, and she has one daughter. Her personal interests include photography, screenplay writing, climate change and film.
Kåre Aas became ambassador of Norway to the United States on Sept. 17, 2013 having most recently served as political director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oslo.
He was also Norway's ambassador to Afghanistan from 2008 to 2010. From 2003 to 2008, Ambassador Aas served as director general in the Department for Security Policy and the High North, where his portfolio included the bilateral relationships between Norway and the United States, as well as Russia and the Central Asian republics. He also chaired and was a member of several international groups working on nuclear disarmament and international peacekeeping operations. In addition, from 2005 to 2007, he served as Norwegian governor to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors.
Ambassador Aas, who was born on May 25, 1955, in Oslo, has three daughters and one son.
Božo Cerar became ambassador of Slovenia to the United States on Sept. 17, 2013 having previously served as state secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ljubljana from 2012 to 2013 and from 2005 to 2006.
In addition, he was Slovenia's permanent representative to NATO (2007-11); ambassador to Poland (2004); ambassador to Canada (1997-2007); and minister plenipotentiary at the Slovenian Embassy in London (1991-92). Ambassador Cerar has also served various positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including head of the NATO Department (2002-03); head of the Minister's Office (1996-97); head of the Department for Europe and North America (1991-92); and head coordinator of the activities of the European Union observers in Slovenia (1991).
Ambassador Cerar, who was born Oct. 16, 1949, holds a bachelor's degree in law, a master's in diplomatic studies, and a Ph.D. in international law. He speaks English, French, Russian, Serbian and basic Greek.
Björn Lyrvall became ambassador of Sweden to the United States on Sept. 17, 2013 having previously served as political director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Stockholm for the last six years.
Ambassador Lyrvall, who joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1985, has also been posted at Sweden's missions in Moscow, Leningrad, London and its European Union representation in Brussels. In addition, he has served as special advisor to Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt in the Western Balkans.
Born in 1960, Ambassador Lyrvall holds a degree in political science and Russian from Stockholm University. He is married and has three children.


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Wealthy Families Invest Less in Buyout Funds to Do Own Deals
Family offices are doing their own buyout deals to avoid fees charged by private-equity firms.
By Alicia McElhaney
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Family offices are increasingly cutting out the middleman when it comes to making private-equity investments. Instead of allocating money to buyout funds, many are trying their hands at their own deals.
"Private equity firms - sitting on significant dry powder - are facing competition from family offices looking at deals," said Kristi Kuechler, president of the private investor center at the Family Office Exchange. "In addition to seeking higher returns than currently expected in traditional assets," she said that "many families are looking at direct investing as part of the ethos of the family, to encourage entrepreneurialism" and make members feel more connected to their assets.
They're also taking advantage of talent within their offices to cut high fees associated with private-equity funds. Whether family offices have the capacity to consistently reap the rewards of direct investing in the lower end of the middle market through a successful sale remains to be seen.
Eighty-one percent of family offices have at least one person working on direct investments, according to a survey by Family Office Exchange that was released in May. The consulting firm found that 57 percent of the 118 family offices surveyed plan to increase such investments this year.
As many families have created their wealth by building businesses themselves, Kuechler said "it makes sense that the family would like to leverage that experience and invest and grow operating businesses."
They can see higher returns on their investment because they avoid management and performance fees charged by private-equity firms, according to Kuechler. She declined to name the family offices that are investing directly in their own deals.
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There's another advantage for families: they're not under pressure from outside investors to exit their deals. While private-equity firms typically own companies for five to seven years before cashing out, family offices can hold investments as long as they need to.
"The thing with a family office is that they don't have the time horizon that a private-equity firm does," said Dan DiDomenico, senior managing director at Murray Devine, a private-equity advisory firm. "It's family money that's sitting there. They can hold onto money for a longer period of time."
Family offices increased their allocation to direct investments last year to seven percent of assets on average, from three percent in 2015, according to the Family Office Exchange survey, At the same time, the amount they invested in private-equity funds fell to five percent in 2016, from nine percent the year before.
But making a direct investment doesn't come without challenges. The private-equity market is filled with dry powder and crowded competition for assets.
"It will be interesting to see how valuations are impacted, especially in a fairly rich U.S. equity market," Kuechler said.
What's more, many family offices don't have the institutional knowledge or experience to execute a private-equity deal.
"The challenge many family offices would face in pursuing direct private-equity deals comes down to talent," Arthur Bushonville, chief executive officer of DSC Quantitative Group, said in an email. Bushonville, whose firm has created indexes that replicate the performance of the buyout and venture-capital industries, says that investing in a private-equity fund or index is less risky for family offices.
"Likely, most family offices do not have employees with the requisite background and skillset to properly source, evaluate and monitor direct deals," he said, "especially if the companies run into trouble."
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Grinding Before Brewing Does Make A Difference!
Key Rule for Grinding Your Coffee Beans: Invest in a Burr coffee grinder, and grind right before brewing to get the most out of the coffee beans.
"The difficulties of packaging and storing ground beans to retain maximum freshness have led to the unbreakable rule that you should always grind beans at home just before brewing" (Kummer, 57). The flavor difference is very noticeable when you grind the beans at home. Don't overlook this important step! "Grinding is critical to the brewing process. The job of any coffee grinder is to divide the beans into same-size pieces. This might seem simple, but grinders are the Achilles' heel of many a home-brewing station" (Sinnott, 7).
Since every method of brewing coffee requires its own specific grind level, having a coffee grinder at home allows you to manipulate your grind to whatever method you want to brew at a given time. For example, if you want an espresso shot, you'll need to grind your beans finely, whereas if you wanted French Press coffee, you would need coarsely ground coffee. If you don't have a coffee grinder and purchase pre-ground coffee, you're basically forced to brew your coffee according to the grind size that you purchased. While you technically can use the pre-ground coffee for any brewing method, you certainly won't maximize the flavor and aroma of your beans if you do this.
I hope that I've convinced you by now that you should purchase a coffee grinder if you really want to elevate your coffee game. But wait! Before you go to your nearest Walmart, we should quickly discuss grinder technology. To be sure, not all grinders are created equal.
There are two general grinder technologies in the market. Unfortunately, most people use what's called a propeller grinder which grinds coffee with a spinning blade. These grinders are cheap (anywhere from $15 to $30) but will not do an adequate job for a superior cup of coffee. Don't waste your money on these. Since each brewing method requires a specific grind size, "the best grinder is one that consistently produces even-sized particles" (Sinnott, 81). Corby Kummer sums up the main problem with propeller grinders: "the granules produced by a propeller grinder vary greatly in size, from the fine powdered beneath the blade at the bottom of the chamber to the coarser pieces at the top. This powder, or 'fines,' can slow the passage of water through coffee in a filter causing bitter and sour substances to enter the brew" (Kummer, 62).
What you really need is a burr grinder (sometimes called a 'coffee mill'). These grinds use a rotating metal or ceramic disc to grind coffee beans with much more precision than propeller grinders. "The notched metal discs of the coffee mill revolve against each other and shred the beans a few at a time. This is the same principle by which people have ground wheat and other grains for millennia, using millstones" (Kummer, 58).
A manual burr grinder works well if you're only brewing one or two cups at a time. I use a Hario Skerton Ceramic Coffee Mill (MSCS-2TB), which works great and is easy to use. I've seen it for as low as $60 on Amazon. If you plan to brew much larger batches, you'll likely need an electric burr grinder… manually grinding that much coffee will take you quite a while.
I've heard good things about the Breville Smart Grinder Pro, which can cost about $200-$230 (I've seen significant discounts around the holiday season). While this might seem like a bit pricey, Kummer calls burr mills an "essential investment" if you're looking for a superior cup of coffee. The industrial Ditting grinder we use are the best ones on the market, typically reserved for cafes and commercial roasters. Some models go as high as $3,000, and are heavily used, grinding up to 100 pounds per day. You'll often see these in some supermarkets for public use. Be wary of these. "They suffer from heavy and often careless use, and the grinding plates rarely receive the regular calibration they need" (Kummer, 58).
Now that you have your burr grinder, I should mention that even today, coffee aficionados argue over what the best grind level is for each brewing method (Pendergrast, 387). So ultimately, it will be up to your taste buds to decide. As a general tip, I've read that "most novices grind too fine. Start out grinding coarser than you think you'll need. Then move a notch at a time finer until you reach the perfect grind and taste" (Sinnott, 85). Happy grinding!
Kummer, Corby. The Joy of Coffee: The Essential Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1995. Pages 57-58, 62.
Pendergrast, Mark. Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World. New York: Basic Books, 1999. Page 387.
Sinnott, Kevin. The Art and Craft of Coffee: An Enthusiast's Guide to Selecting, Roasting, and Brewing Exquisite Coffee. Beverly: Quarry Books, 2010. Pages 7, 81, 85.


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Q: Ajax Get Parent Page URI (Code Igniter) I'm loading content, forms mainly, dynamically using ajax in a Code Igniter app I'm working on. However I need get the URI segments for my DB insert and to autofill the date box on the form. Usually one would do something along the lines of:
$date = $this->uri->segment(3)."/".$this->uri->segment(4)."/".$this->uri->segment(5);

But obviously it just tries to read the address of the document being called through the ajax request, not the parent.
Any ideas how I get the parent details?
Thanks!
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<a href="<?php echo base_url()."index.php/diary_add_contact" ?>">New Contact

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With jquery and jquery ui included in my document header. I'm using the jquery ui ajax tabs if you need further info: http://jqueryui.com/demos/tabs/#ajax

A: When doing the Ajax request, you should send along the segments from the parent page. Like this:
In your controller:
$data['segments'] = $this->uri->segment(3)."/".$this->uri->segment(4)."/".$this->uri->segment(5);

In your view:

<a href="<?php echo base_url()."index.php/diary_add_appt/{$segments}" ?>">Appointment

<a href="<?php echo base_url()."index.php/diary_add_event/{$segments}" ?>">Event

<a href="<?php echo base_url()."index.php/diary_add_client/{$segments}" ?>">New Client

<a href="<?php echo base_url()."index.php/diary_add_contact/{$segments}" ?>">New Contact

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