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Why is social media criticising Indian mainstream media: the Presstitutes Controversy
Posted on Apr 21, 2015 Aug 18, 2016 by Sankrant Sanu
"You're entitled to your own opinions. You're not entitled to your own facts." Attributed to US Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Gen. V K Singh's appellation of "presstitutes" in a Tweet caused a storm of responses in the media.
If simple remark that media finds Yemen less exciting than my attending PAK day is contorted out of shape then SOS GOD #Pressititutes
— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) April 8, 2015
Firstpost.com Editor-in-Chief R Jagannathan, suggested that the media "should learn to take it on the chin." As he continued in the article:
"The reality is that the media is not always above board when it comes to fair play. In many ways its biases are not only not apparent, but seldom disclosed. I am not someone who believes that there can be truly neutral journalism, for media institutions, owners, editors and even journalists come with their own ideological and personal biases and baggage."
Senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai, on the other hand, took grave objection to V K Singh's remarks in aHindustan Times piece, asking to "stop this malicious anti-media campaign", mainly targeting Prime Minister Modi,
"This is, it seems, open season for name calling against the media. The Union minister and former army chief, General VK Singh, describes journalists as 'presstitutes'.
He has probably, like a good officer, taken his cue from his 'boss': After all, didn't Narendra Modi repeatedly refer to journalists even mildly critical of him as 'news traders' in the run up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections?"
Sardesai continues:
"More dangerous is the message that is now being imbibed by the cheerleaders of the BJP. If any criticism of the government is seen to be an example of 'presstitution' or 'news trading', then there seems to be a deliberate and insidious attempt to muzzle all dissent.
"In the social media space, where Modi's supporters have a dominant presence, there is ample evidence of how anyone who challenges the dominant narrative is labelled 'anti-national', 'paid media', 'pseudo-secular' and worse."
There is a gulf between Jagannathan's self-reflective piece vs Sardesai's construal of the General's remarks as part of "a concerted attempt to target and isolate anyone who raises discomfiting questions even while amply rewarding those media persons who are little more than fellow travellers of the government."
Mr. Sardesai is a veteran journalist and media insider and may well know of the rewards of being a fellow traveller of the government. However as an outsider and avid consumer of Indian news media, as well as someone active in social media, I have a different perspective.
The point is not of opinions that are critical, as Rajdeep says. The angst is when opinions masquerade as facts, and facts are themselves falsified or presented in a distorted way to push political agendas. It is true that Social Media has been critical of Indian MSM. But it is specious for Sardesai, writing in the Hindustan Times and been part of mainstream TV channels, to label himself as the alternative voice questioning the dominant narrative. Social media is more democratic. It is not always polite, but it is the challenger to the dominant voices in the mainstream media.
The loss of credibility of mainstream media is not because of a diversity of opinions. The angst in social media, or at least my angst, is not when Indian news media carry a diversity of opinions. It is when facts are deliberately distorted and politically coloured, so that the media cannot be relied upon for basic reporting and coverage. This takes several different forms. The first, as I pointed out regarding the coverage of "church attacks" is in selection bias, choosing news to fit a narrative. Even more egregious is outright distortion and falsification of facts for political colour. The case that General V K Songh took objection to was coverage of his sarcastic cut at the media for their hyped up coverage of his visit to the Pakistan embassy versus what he considered the muted coverage of India's remarkable efforts are evacuating Indian nationals and others from Yemen. Even Sardesai admits "some news channels chose to perhaps deliberately misread the sarcasm in Singh's remarks comparing his leadership of the Yemen rescue efforts with his attendance of the Pakistan national day celebrations.
Unfortunately this deliberate misreading is not isolated. I will pick one egregious example that remains uncorrected in major media outlets:
Mohan Bhagwat made a speech on Jan 5, 2013. This speech was reported by various news outlets as follows:
India Today: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at it again, says women should be just housewives and husbands should be the breadwinners
"A husband and wife are involved in a contract under which the husband has said that you should take care of my house and I will take care of all your needs. I will keep you safe."
"So, the husband follows the contract terms. Till the time, the wife follows the contract, the husband stays with her, if the wife violates the contract, he can disown her," Bhagwat told a rally in Indore on Saturday.
India Today further reported CPI (M) leader Brinda Karat's reaction:
Reacting sharply to Bhagwat's comment, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat said, "I don' think it is really surprising because at the end of the day, this is what RSS is. That is why I think it is the retrograde 'samiti' of India. These were the regents who when BJP was in power wanted a new Constitution of India based on 'Manusmriti'. So when he talks in this language, he only reflects his ideology."
Variations on the same theme were carried by other reputed mainstream news media.
Times of India carried the remarks that India Today did, but then added some additional elaboration.
"A husband and wife are involved in a contract under which the husband has said that you should take care of my house and I will take care of all your needs. I will keep you safe. So, the husband follows the contract terms. Till the time, the wife follows the contract, the husband stays with her, if the wife violates the contract, he can disown her," Bhagwat told a rally here yesterday.
Serving out an advice for happy marriage life, RSS chief said marriage is successful only when wife looks after the household things and husband looks after the earning and outside work. "This system is also good for society and ensure proper order in society," Bhagwat said.
The Hindu carried Op-eds denouncing Bhagwat, Hindu society and patriarchy:
This has come quickly upon the heals of yet another discourse, this time on the nature of marriage by the same Shri Bhagwat of the RSS: marriage, he opines, is a "contract" wherein the wife agrees to keep the husband pleased, and the husband in turn agrees to keep the wife secure and fed. After such knowledge, what forgiveness.
The same news can be found elaborated in the Indian Express, DNA, and other mainstream media. The NDTV news headline made it even clearer: "'Women meant to do household chores': another shocker from RSS chief"
The only problem with all these accounts is that they are either outright fabrications, like NDTV's headline, or they are complete distortions, attributing to Bhagwat meaning which is the opposite of what he said.
I generally seek out the original video of the complete speech to verify media reported remarks. Here are links to the original speech.
The second speech is the more complete, though it is only audio, so a little less reliable.
Unlike all the media reports that claimed that Bhagwat was advocating marriage as a social contract, where "a husband has said that you should take care of my house and I will take care of all your needs", he is in fact criticising this idea. His speech traces the origins of this to a materialistic viewpoint that has reduced marriage from a sacrament, a samskara, to a contract that either party can "disown at any time."
Now there can be perfectly legitimate criticism of what Bhagwat said. One could argue that this was always so, and not a recent attitude as Bhagwat claims. One could also advance the materialistic argument and say what is wrong with marriage being a contract. One could also denounce marriage, like Sheila Cronin, leader of the feminist organisation NOW: "Since marriage constitutes slavery for women, it is clear that the women's movement must concentrate on attacking this institution. Freedom for women cannot be won without the abolition of marriage" and criticise Bhagwat for upholding the view of marriage as a sacrament.
Rather the gamut of English language mainstream media in India misreporting Bhagwat as advocating that women are "meant to do household chores (sic)" (NDTV) and "if the wife violates the contract, he can disown her" (Times of India). The first is an outright lie, we cannot find anywhere where Bhagwat says that the women are meant to do household chores. The second, reported repeatedly, is a distortion since it is presented to seem like Bhagwat is advocating the viewpoint of marriage as a contract, whereas he is criticising it as coming from (Western) materialistic viewpoint.
If the original speech took me a simple Google search to find, and anyone who understands Hindi and hears the entire speech would be hard – pressed to dispute the fact of what Bhagwat is obviously saying, the question arises why so many different major media reports got the facts of the speech wrong.
The quote at the beginning of the article holds some clues. "You're entitled to your own opinions. You're not entitled to your own facts." Unfortunately we find that reporting of facts in Indian media has become ideology driven. News reports are driven by religion and politics. Often times, the journalists and editors biases show up in everyday news reporting. Some of this is normal human behaviour, but when such distortions become routine it causes the kind of backlash seen in social media against mainstream Indian media. It also affects the credibility of Indian media is a news source. Many examples can be mentioned, including the infamous misquote of Narendra Modi allegedly "justifying" the post-Godhra riots by citing Newton's law. I leave finding the original correct quote as an exercise for the reader. Nonetheless this "quote" found its way into numerous international reports. Just like in the case of Bhagwat's misreporting, falsehood is difficult to counters when it is repeatedly cited without any reference to the original. Manufactured news becomes truth, and the subject of analysis and scholarly research.
As I mentioned earlier, I have learned to discount media reporting of "Hindutva" leaders like Bhagwat and tend to revert to original sources like video recordings. Of course, this distortion and mis-reporting is not solely about Hindutva and BJP though they have often borne the brunt. As Congress MP Shashi Tharoor tweeted "there is no better cure for any illusions about our media than reading or viewing a story u actually know something about!"
. @rupasubramanya there is no better cure for any illusions about our media than reading or viewing a story u actually know something about!
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) February 16, 2015
Former Chief Copy Editor of Hindustan Times Rakesh Kumar Simha, writing in Swarajya speaks of his experience where a potentially fake communally sensitive incident was set to print by a gung-ho reporter, supported by ideological peers, when it was not backed by the facts.
In the pre-Internet days, manufacturing consent, and dissent, may have been easier. But with great access to original sources, the Indian news media needs to raise their standards, or bear the brunt of the epithets. It particularly needs to understand the difference between fact and opinion. Opinions serve a very useful purpose but are best kept to the editorial pages. This is Journalism 101 that I'm sure everyone in the journalistic community is well aware of. We will learn to trust Indian media reporting more if they can remember to adhere to this more often.
This article was original published at NitiCentral.com


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Best Restaurant in Stockholm by WesternTaste.com
Matsalen by Sweden's top celebrity chef Mathias Dahlgren at Grand Hotel was granted the award "Best Restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden" by Western Taste. The food is absolutely amazing with tremendous flavours and creative cooking. It received its award for impeccable service, amazing professional staff, great flavours and innovative cooking and great wine list that goes perfectly with its food. Western Taste has also granted Matsalen with the 2 star "Cru Beverage Award" for great food and wine pairing skills and great variety of selections that can be perfectly matched with its dishes.
Some say that when entering Matsalen it is like entering a gastronomic theatre, we would say that it is more like a gastronomic opera. Everything is beautiful, sophisticated and experimental. I can recommend taking the tasting menu if you have difficulty choosing dishes. It will give you a good idea how the restaurant are and what the chef is trying to create.
Matsalen by Mathias Dahlgren at Grand Hotel will always be recommended by Western Taste and is the best restaurant in Stockholm 2010.
Grand hôtel/Bolinderska palatset, S Blasieholmshamen 6.
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Tasting Menu 5 course, 1295 SEK
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Top 10 Favourite Restaurants in Stockholm, Sweden
1. Matsalen (Mathias Dahlgren, Grand Hotel) **
The best restaurant in Stockholm that Western Taste ever tried. The name of the restaurant is Matsalen run by Mathias Dahlgren in Swedens best hotel; Grand Hotel. This restaurant gives you 2 Micheline stars and is granted Western Taste 2 star "Cru Beverage Award" for an excellent wine list with good variety and selections that can be paired for multiple occasions and multiple gastronomic food experiences.
You can feel the chef and his passion for traditional Swedish food that has been taken to another level with modern and innovative cooking. His combination of flavors is extraordinary and he brings the Swedish restaurant business to a higher competitiveness. We like it, we enjoy it and we definitely love it.
2. F12 (Melker Andersson, F12 Group) ***
Well, I must say that this restaurant gives you absolute perfection. Everything feels exact, like a mathematic formula or scientific creation, at F12, you will not be disappointed. Everything is coordinately calculated, from the staff to the presentation and food, even the interior feels calculated and exact. Somehow this is also a downturn because food is about passion and "mostly" not mathematics. However do not get me wrong here; I absolutely adore F12 and what Melker has accomplished in Stockholm. I have never been given a better restaurant service and I still feel that the food is amazingly good. The flavors and combinations are beyond words however I sort of miss the passion and love for food and wine. Although the wine list is the best I have seen in Stockholm and is why it has been given 3 star "Grand Beverage Award" by Western Taste.
F12 is a restaurant I will always look back on and definitely go back to. It will always be in my list of recommendations.
3. Frantzén/Lindeberg (Björn Frantzén, Daniel Lindberg) **
In 2011 Frantzén/Lindeberg was named "restaurant of the year" by the prestigious White Guide and ranked 57 on "The S.Pellegrino World's 100 Best Restaurants 2011". It also sports two Michelin stars!
The restaurant is located in historic Old Town and gastronomy buffs from Stockholm and beyond are fighting over the tables. Eating here is a sensory experience with a touch of humor. Chefs Björn Frantzén and Daniel Lindeberg serves up fresh ingredients from the restaurant's own garden to create culinary artistry with intriguing surprises such as the dessert "burger" where the bun is a macaroon, the burger is made of chocolate and the lettuce is a slice of mint. The surprises continue with the sommelier-selected drink package that pairs pre-selected wines with specific food courses.
For an unforgettable evening event, Frantzén/Lindeberg can accommodate groups of up to 12 people in its "chambre separé". It features its own entrance, bar and sommelier. The restaurant is also awarded with 2 star "Cru Beverage Selection Award" for its great selection of wines and beverages that goes perfectly with its food.
This truly is the most exciting eating experience in Stockholm!
4. Matbaren (Mathias Dahlgren, Grand Hotel) *
Matbaren is Mathias Dahlgren's "more casual" alternative to his world renowned and 2-star 'Matsalen' fine dining restaurant. They are both located inside the Grand Hotel right in the heart of Stockholm.
Matbaren is a lively restaurant displaying smart Swedish design furniture. They feature concise menu changes up to twice a day, always showing off straightforward yet perfectly balanced recipes with a simple but playful modern style. Dishes are carefully crafted using top quality ingredients.
At Matbaren they mostly offer a variety of seasonal medium sized dishes. They're larger than an appetizer but smaller than a regular entree. Basically divided into regional (Swedish) and globally inspired they also have vegetarian and a part with pastries and one with dairy products and cold cuts. The beverage section is very well matched and the service is always impeccable.
The restaurant has a few traditional seated tables. The relaxed ethos of the restaurant is evidenced by the long steel food bar around the kitchen and the high tables and stools that line the sides of the restaurant. The restaurant is also awarded with 1 star "Beverage Selection Award".
5. DJURET (Daniel Crespi)
Well, this restaurant is truly something different and stands out from the rest in Stockholm's culinary scene. I asked the waiter while we sat at the table, why only meet and why the name for the restaurant? The waiter answered me that the best possible aspect for the owner to think of when it comes to be sustainable is to not waste proper food. That is why at "DJURET" they use all parts of the animal and none goes to waste and you can literally eat anything with a amazing and truly creative gastronomic way.
Lets do its critique as simple as "DJURET" is presenting its concept.
Prices = good, meet quality = great, staff = professional and friendly, interior = very suitable and rustic (feels like you are dining at a high class slaughter house), wine list = perfect match for the heavy wine drinker, location = in the middle of the old town in Stockholm (perfect location for this restaurant).
Well to sum up, Western Taste can truly recommend this place and have it on the list as no 5 of "Top 10 restaurants in Stockholm".
6. LUX (Peter Johansson, Henrik Norström) *
The prices are a bit high and the interior a bit stiff and the location is a bit far away from city centre. But the food is really and truly good. I love the creative provocation of using traditional Swedish food and putting it on the plate with innovative and new modern creativity cooking.
During summertime this restaurant is actually a great scenic place since the location is just by the water at "Lilla Essingen". By eating here you will not regret your visit, the food is well prepared and the staff gives you fairly good service. You must be thinking that why Western Taste is having LUX at the "Top 10 Best Restaurants in Stockholm" when the service is half good. Well the answer is that most of restaurant services are half good in Sweden.
LUX is no 6 and they deserve its position well because of its presentation, food quality and execution in terms of gastronomic creativity. They are also awarded with 1 star "Beverage Selection Award" by Western Taste because of its well selected wine list and combination of its contemporary Swedish food.
7. CAINA (Nobis Group) *
The new 5 star hotel in Stockholm has exploded as the new place to be. The hotel has focused strongly on food & beverage department and interior design. When entering the hotel it actually feels it can compete with international hotels as a top design hotel with 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a spa. The restaurants name is CAINA and gives you flavours from Italy. It is not trying to be a fine dining but rather a classical Italian restaurant with traditional Italian dishes. The food is actually very good and the quality of products is excellent. The staff and service is very high and well trained which is very unusual in Sweden. I also love the wine list which gives you a good variety of grapes and differentiation of regions in Italy.
Something you have to try is the starter for two, the Antipasto misto della casa (the house Antipasto). As you go for the main course I would suggest the risotto and the beef with Barolo sauce.
CAINA is something you will not be disappointed at and rather enjoy in the relaxed dining hall with great staff and pleasantly atmosphear. CAINA is also recommended with 1 star "Beverage Award" by Western Taste.
8. SMAK (Melker Andersson, F12 Group)
Smak på Restaurangen is located in Stockholm city centre, just a a few hundred meters from Hötorget. It's a fine dining restaurant with the concept "Taste from all over the world".
The concept is all about flavours, where you are given three choices - three, five or seven small dishes in which the most influential flavour gives its name to the dish. You simply make your order by circling your choice on the paper menus with a pencil. Wines and other beverages are also available in smaller tasting glasses, all to give you the possibility to try as many flavours as you wish.
Smak på Restaurangen is a large, contemporary restaurant from the F12-goup. It has a summer terrace and ingredient-filled, glass-topped tables. This really is something to try!
9. Rolfs Kök (Rolf Nilsson)
Rolfs Kök was designed to bring patrons closer to the food experience with a bar wrapping around an open kitchen. In the dining-room you will be taken care of in a royal manor buy the part-owner and restaurant manager Klas Ljunquist. The restaurant's personal service, creative dishes, and unique interior design (spare chairs hang from hooks along the wall) have made it a Stockholm favourite for almost two decades.
The Swedish and Mediterranean-inspired menu suggests wines for each dish from the 450 varieties in the cellar. The best item on the menu is undoubtedly the red wine braised cheeks of ox with truffle (from the island of Gotland) & potato purée.
10. Långbro Värdshus (Fredrik Eriksson)
Celebrity chef Fredrik Eriksson runs an old fashioned Swedish tavern called Långbro Värdshus in a big villa on the outskirts of Stockholm, in Fruängen. Here you'll find a friendly atmosphere, excellent service and the best traditionally Swedish food in Stockholm.
Långbro Värdshus takes pride in offering guests carefully prepared dishes made with the best seasonal, raw ingredients. They offer diners dishes such as Artichoke Soup with a shallot mousseline, parsley and crispy forest mushrooms and Veal Steaks with a creamy white pepper sauce, pickled winter vegetables and puréed potatoes.
Written by Alexander Yü & Kristian Kull
Ritz Carlton - More than a 5 star hotel
People say that it is the best hotel chain in the world. People say that Ritz-Carlton is the only hotel chain that possesses 6 star ratings where ever it opens.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is known in the hotel industry for its unwavering commitment to the tradition of impeccable service and luxurious ambiance introduced by the man who made the Ritz name famous, Cesar Ritz.
The Ritz-Carlton Company L.L.C operates in a chain of 36 hotels world wide and it is growing in new locations every year. The chain is under the huge hotel bran Marriott International.
With 15000 employees world wide and sales with more than 970, 6 million American dollars, best standards of luxury and quality service makes it the most respected hotel chain in the world.
Ritz-Carlton Moscow, Russia
With the world most expensive breakfast and total luxury with all the desires that you need for absolute comfort and relaxation. With the biggest entry-level rooms in Moscow, superb dining, business and fitness facilities, and an extraordinary range of concierge services to cater to every imaginable customer need, the Ritz Carlton can lay reasonable claim to being the finest in Moscow.
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Ritz-Carlton Naples, Florida, USA
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, the area's only Mobil Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond resort. Enjoy dazzling views of the Gulf of Mexico and three miles of pristine beach. Seven unique restaurants, indulge in luxurious world-class spa, or relax and enjoy pools and beach activities, including a wide selection of water sports. Listed by The Robb Report as one of the "100 Best Places to Stay in 2006."
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Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This enjoyable boutique hotel with 3 F&B outlets provides you with non stop luxury. With a little bit smaler hotel the guests can be more at focus and service is at a higher standard. All rooms are provided with DVD players, butler services and rainforest shower. It is the little extra that makes everything different.
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Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, China
With the highest bar in the world it breaks down in six restaurants, all serving breakfast, all-day menu items, dinner and dessert menus, including one bar featuring two kitchens and a Club Lounge. Each menu consists of at least two dozen items to choose from at any given seating, and this doesn't include the tea service or specialty cocktails. The hotel is newly opened and was available for booking on the 29th of March 2011. All details in this hotel is "posh" with classical design that meets the new and modern interior. Everything is made for your luxury experience and we at Western Taste just love this hotel.
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Ritz-Carlton Dawanglu Beijing, China
The city of Beijing is very hectic, full of life and great place for culture, historical monuments and fantastic restaurants. There are 2 Ritz Carlton in Beijing; however we enjoy the second one in Dawanglu district, particularly the Italian restaurant Barolo that can amaze most of people. Take a look at their wine cellar or wine room before you enter the restaurant and you will be chocked by its content and supply of wines. The rest of the hotel is absolutely beautiful with classical interior and a modern touch. All rooms are decorated with full extent of service and you do not need to worry about its well established service minded staff. Barolo restaurant is also awarded in the category "Top 10 Hotel Restaurants in the World" and 3 stars "Grand Beverage Selection Award".
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Ritz-Carlton Bvlgari Resort, Bali, Indonesia
The Bulgari Resort is located in one of the most exclusive destinations in the world, a veritable emblem of the tropical exoticism of the Orient, combining the breathtaking beauty of unspoiled nature with a sophisticated contemporary design born from the encounter between traditional Balinese forms and high Italian style. The quality of the services along with the views of the Indian Ocean offered by its magnificent position 150 meters over the sea are the perfect introduction to the second luxury property from Bulgari Hotels & Resorts.
http://www.bulgarihotels.com/en-us/bali/the-resort/overview
Phone: + 62 361 8471000
Written by: Alexander Yü
What to drink for Easter 2011?
We all enojoy great food for easter with meat, fish and a lot of different paired beverages. That is why WesternTaste.com provides you with recommendation on beer, white wine and red wine.
Name: Oppigårds Easter Ale
Cost: 25,90 SEK
No Systembolaget: 1345
Tasting Notes: Aromatic, full of taste, hope and malt with a distinct taste of bitter ale. A finish of nuts, spices and bitter orange.
Name: Pumpvikens Påsköl
Tasting Notes: Fruity and full of malt with a small taste of sweetness. It brings out flavours of butter toffee, bitter orange and herbs.
Name: Nils Oscar Kalaspåsköl
Tasting Notes: Great beer with hints of peach, tofffee and syrup. It is also a beer full of aromatic hob.
The traditional Swedish Easter feast features ham, pickled herring, eggs, salmon, lamb and much more. This makes wine pairing a bit of a challenge and I strongly recommend that you serve both a red and a white wine. Choose grapes that work with many types of food. For example you could go with a Chardonnay and a Merlot. They won't overpower any of your food but simply complement most of it well. Since spring is already here maybe you could even serve a powerful Rosé.
Here are three suggestions from Systembolagets selection:
Concannon Chardonnay (nr 23032), 89 SEK
The Chardonnay from Concannon is bright gold in the glass, a rich color that hints at things to come. It is a delightfully creamy but not overwhelmingly buttery chardonnay. On the nose are some great notes of cheese and straw. It has kind of a "barnyard" feeling that I would normally attribute to Sauvignon Blanc, but much, much more muted. On the palate, the wine really does taste buttery and creamy but there is a pleasantly tart apple note too. This really evens the wine out.
Mulderbosch Rosé (nr 6077), 79 SEK
Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé is quite heavy for a rosé and really goes well with fish and white meat. It is a brilliant, lively, clear wine with a strawberry colour. The nose is quite coplex with hints of grapefruit, strawberries, guava and even some peppernotes. A dry lingering palate of pomegranate and berry fruits fills your mouth.
Zenato Merlot (nr 32224), 129 SEK
Zenato Merlot is ruby red in color with a full bouquet. This Venetian merlot has aromas of ripe berries set against a toasted oak background and smoked meats. The palate hints at blueberry pie and sour cherry and finally milk chocolate and vanilla. Pair it with a wide variety of dishes, particularly lightly grilled white meats and veal.
We all know mr Ramsay from the television shows and his screams and dirty words towards his staff. However, many people doubt about his performance as a chef and wounders if he really can provide the quality in the kitchen or not. Well make no mistake, he is one of the greatest chefs in the world and he can create amazing food with innovation, creativity, classic and modern culinary and food performance.
BackgroundScottish by birth, Gordon was brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, from the age of five. With an injury prematurely putting an end to any hopes of a promising career in football, he went back to college to complete a course in hotel management.
Gordon's first years in the kitchen were spent training under culinary luminaries such as Marco Pierre White and Albert Roux in London, after which he moved to France to work in the kitchens of Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon for three years, where he was able to enhance his expertise in classic French cooking. In 1993 Gordon became chef of the newly opened Aubergine and within three years the restaurant was awarded two Michelin stars.
In 1998, at the age of 31, Gordon set up his first wholly owned restaurant, Gordon Ramsay, in Chelsea which was awarded three Michelin stars within three years of its launch and also awarded "No 4 Best Restaurant in the World" by WesternTaste.com. Over the next five years Gordon and his team launched some of London's most high profile restaurants including Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's, Pétrusand The Savoy Grill.
2003 saw the launch of Gordon's first international restaurant, Verre, located in the Dubai Hilton Creek Hotel. Gordon Ramsay Holdings now operate a number of restaurants across the globe in New York, LA, Tokyo, Dublin, Doha, Paris, Tuscany, Sardinia and Melbourne.
Between 2004 and 2010 Gordon Ramsay Holdings launched a number of successful restaurants in London including maze and maze Grill, Plane Food at Heathrow T5, York & Albany and two pubs, The Narrow in Limehouse and The Warrington in Maida Vale.
2010 proved to be another busy year with Pétrus reopening in Knightsbridge, and the launch of its first restaurants in Australia, with maze and maze Grill opening at the Crown Entertainment Complex, Melbourne. November 2010 saw the long awaited re-launch of the iconic Savoy Grill, following a refurbishment of the entire hotel.
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El Bulli, a Michelin 3-star restaurant and voted "Best Restaurant in the World by WesternTaste.com, is located near the town of Roses, Catalonia, Spain, run by chef Ferran Adrià. The small restaurant overlooks Cala Montjoi, a bay on Catalonia's Costa Brava, and has been described as "the most imaginative generator of haute cuisine on the planet" and does a great deal of work on molecular gastronomy. In early 2011, management announced that the restaurant would close as of July 31st 2011, to reopen as a creativity center in 2014.
The restaurant gives you an extraordinary sensation with an experience beyond food & wine. The experience at El Bulli is not only a culinary adventure but a adventure overall. We absolutely love this place and will always recommend its visit to anyone who asks.
The food is innovative, new, modern, delicious, full of flavors, experimental and you can be sure that it will be an experience to not forget.
El Bulli is also decorated with 3 star Grand Beverage Selection Award by WesternTaste.com for its perfect selection of wines that is excellent for food and wine pairing with a great varaity for all palets.
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Here Are the Most-Searched Destinations in France (No, Paris Didn't Make the List)
The City of Lights may have been shut out, but here's what to enjoy in the 5 top places that made the Internet's cut.
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Iconic French moments are generally found in Paris, from visiting ornate national monuments and museums to stopping at romantic viewpoints and spotting Chanel-clad denizens having cafe au lait at Café de Flore. But new data from Google has revealed the country's top five most-searched destinations, and the culture capital didn't make the list. Instead, the results show interest in a diverse mix of places along the coastlines and the German border; it's unsurprising that the South of France came in first, but towns that haven't traditionally been tourism hotspots also appear to be on the rise. Here, we take a look at the best of France's top-searched destinations—and what to enjoy in each spot.
Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in the South of France Photo: Courtesy of Oetker Collection
Known for its natural beauty and enduring glamour, the South of France continues to inspire wanderlust. The French Riviera coastline is dotted with some of the world's most opulent grande dame hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and beaches that have attracted generations of affluent jetsetters. Further inland, there are sprawling vineyards, charming historic villages, and picturesque lavender fields that are equally popular to visit during the summer months.
Venture to Pampelonne Beach, just outside of Saint-Tropez, and book a cabana at the iconic Club 55, which is positioned alongside several other high-end beach clubs that opened over the summer, including Byblos Beach, La Reserve a la Plage, and La Serena. (La Guerite in Cannes is also a perfect place to spend a long summer day.) For those with a penchant for surfing, head to Biarritz and catch the waves at La Cote des Basques; if you're interested in a cultural expedition, visit the Medieval village of Eze, Musée Picasso in Antibes, and Grasse, the capital of perfume. There are also, of course, many wineries around Provence, but the ones to prioritize are Chateau La Nerthe and Domaine du Pegau.
Positioned between Nice and Monaco, the elegant Four Seasons Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat is the crowning jewel of Cap-Ferrat, and home to the chic Club Dauphin, Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Cap, and luxurious rooms complete with Hermes amenities. In Antibes, Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc, an Oetker Collection hotel, lives up to its legendary status as the center of activity during the Cannes Film Festival. The cliffside pool is perhaps its most recognizable spot, with rings, swings and ropes leading into the Mediterranean; it's a place that few choose to leave once they've checked in. Over in the medieval village of Eze, Chateau de la Chevre d'Or occupies a prime position some 1,400 feet above the Mediterranean, surrounded by panoramic views of the coast.
Clifftop view of Nice, France Photo: Courtesy of Atout France
Although it is in the South of France, Nice separately makes the list as one of the most searched-for French destinations this year. The beachfront city is known for its palm-lined promenades, Belle Epoque architecture, and for having the best art museums along the Riviera. It also has a vibrant culinary scene that takes you from local street food to Michelin-starred fine dining.
Walk up La Colline du Château for panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the city; explore Vieux Nice (the old town), and stroll along Promenade des Anglais. Art enthusiasts can't miss the Chagall and Matisse collections, or the MAMAC (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art). Try a pissaladiere (a baked tart) from the Cours Saleya market, a haven of local specialties. If you're interested in a night at the theater, visit Opera de Nice, which has regular performances from the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra and the Ballet Nice Méditerranée.
Le Negresco has been considered the most luxurious hotel in Nice since it opened in 1912, with its pink dome becoming a signature part of the city's skyline; these days, it's also home to one of Nice's best Michelin-starred restaurants, Le Chantecler. Another landmark, the five-star Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée, sits in a prime location overlooking the sea; the interiors are modern, but the façade has been preserved since it first opened in the 1920's, making the place a listed monument. At Boscolo Nice, An Autograph Collection, you could be forgiven for thinking you've entered a concept store like 10 Corso Como when walking into the lobby—it's ultra-contemporary and has eccentric sculptures and art adorning the whitewashed space. Another highlight: the rooftop B Club, which features a pool and restaurant.
The colorful town of Colmar Photo: Courtesy of Colmar Tourism
The Alsatian town of Colmar looks as though it's from a fairytale, with candy-colored houses and quaint cobblestoned lanes that are rumored to have inspired the setting for "Beauty and the Beast." The town's rise to fame can be traced back to the 1990s, when the annual Christmas markets began—an event that now attract millions of tourists each year. There's also the Unterlinden Museum, which has put Colmar on the map as a destination for art and architecture.
The charming village of Little Venice, the defining feature of Colmar, is best explored via boat on the peaceful canals or just by wandering around the quaint lanes. Not too far away is the Unterlinden Museum, which recently underwent an extensive renovation by Herzog & de Meuron; the museum houses famous works from Monet, Picasso, and Leger. (Next year, a new museum will be unveiled to house old manuscripts, books, and art from the Middle Ages.) The Christmas markets are perhaps the biggest attraction in Colmar, and will run from November 22nd until December 29th this year.
A cozy, luxurious retreat in the heart of the region's wine route, Le Grand Chalet & Spa is a 20-minute drive from the historic town. There are only four suites available, each one appointed with fireplaces and plush furnishings; elsewhere, relax in the spa's saunas and outdoor pools. Located just across from the Unterlinden Museum, La Maison des Têtes is a stylish Relais & Chateaux-member hotel with a renowned Michelin-starred restaurant, Girardin, and 21 rooms the meld Alsatian charm with modern conveniences.
The town of Dinard in Brittany Photo: Courtesy of Atout France
Brittany has long been a weekend escape for stylish Parisians—the town of Dinard is the equivalent of what the Hamptons is to New York. The seaside region is low-key but high-end, and has an abundance of natural beauty, from the historic port city of Saint-Malo in the north to the Glenan archipelago of islands in the south. It's also where Breton stripes, seaweed thalassotherapy treatments, and crepes originated—and were perfected.
The region is big on sailing, and the best way to explore the southern regions is by boat. Cruise around the scenic Golfe de Morbihan, Benodet, and Saint-Marine, sample the crepes in the historic town of Quimper, and explore the chic holiday town of Dinard. Brittany has more marked trails than any other area in France, so it's an appealing destination for hikers and bikers, too. The region also has 2,000 kilometers of coastline, so there is no shortage of beaches to enjoy—and wellness centers that incorporate seaweed from the mineral-rich waters
In an area full of high-end holiday homes, Hotel Barriere, Le Grand Hotel is Dinard's most glamorous five-star pick, set in a 19th-century building above the yacht club marina. Enjoy time in the wellness center or golf course, or borrow one of the eBikes to peddle along the beach. Also in Dinard, the former holiday home of an aristocratic French family was converted into the Castelbrac a chic boutique hotel, with a private yacht that's available for excursions, and fine dining restaurant, Pourquoi Pas, that showcases the local seafood beautifully.
Along the river in Strasbourg Photo: Courtesy of Atout France
Formerly under German administration, Strasbourg is an ancient city that blends Latin, French, and German culture. It's been home to the European Parliament since the 1940s, and has an incredible mix of historic architecture, a vibrant cultural scene, and the country's second-largest student population.
Explore the Grand Ile, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Gothic Cathedrale Notre-Dame, which has been a defining feature of the city since it was built in 1439. There are plenty of impressive art galleries to check out, including the Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame and Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporarian, featuring works from Kandinsky, Picasso, Magritte, and Monet. Last year, TripAdvisor voted Au Crocodile restaurant (located right in the center, by the European Parliament) the best gastronomic restaurant in the world. And like Colmar, which is relatively close, Strasbourg has Christmas markets that lure in crowds during December.
An elegant 63-room hotel located right in the heart of Strasbourg, by the cathedral, Cour du Corbeau- M Gallery first opened in 1528, and while it has gone through various iterations as a hotel since then, the architectural heritage has been preserved—it's just been updated with contemporary interiors and amenities. Positioned right on the River Ill, Regent Petites is a stylish hotel with a buzzy restaurant and bar, and interiors that also blend original architectural elements with modern conveniences, many of the rooms have exposed timber beams or water-view balconies.
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Minds in Bloom is excited to have April Smith of Performing in Education guest posting today! This post is packed with great ideas on using mentor texts. Enjoy!
If you teach writing, then you've invariably used, or heard about, mentor texts. A mentor text is a book that you use to show your students examples of excellent writing, which they can then go imitate in their own writing. A mentor text is often in the form of a picture book, because students can easily relate to them. As a language arts teacher, I was skeptical when I was first approached with the idea using mentor texts in my writing instruction. I had many concerns, including the fact that the mentor text I was given to use with my 4th-6th graders was at a 1st grade Lexile level. After years of checking the Lexile level of everything we read, I was worried that these texts wouldn't be useful for my students. After my first year using mentor texts, I was sold on the idea. My students were more interested in writing, and their writing skills drastically improved.
Why are mentor texts so effective?
Mentor texts are engaging. There's nothing more exciting to a 5th grader than when you pull out a pack of stickers or a coloring sheet. Students feel the same excitement about picture books.
Mentor texts are understandable. Even my struggling readers understand the words and concepts in mentor text.
Mentor texts are efficient. They allow me to model a difficult standard in a 25-minute mini-lesson.
Once I realized how successful mentor texts were in my Writing instruction, I asked myself, "How can I used mentor texts to improve my Reading instruction?
In Reading, I realized that mentor texts can be used to show students excellent examples of all the story elements. After hearing that many teachers were struggling with the new Common Core standards, I realized what an amazing resource mentor texts can be to help make the standards more understandable.
How do I choose a mentor text?
The best mentor text gets students interested. My absolute favorite for the upper grades is Train to Somewhere by Eve Bunting, a historical fiction book about orphans that travel by train to find new families. I read this story with my 4th, 5th, and 6th graders each year, and they've always been on the edge of their seats waiting to see if she is adopted. The best thing about mentor texts is that you can reread them throughout the year, teaching a new standard each time. I can model 6/9 of the Common Core Reading Standards for fifth grade with just this one mentor text. Find a book that you love, and that your students love, and find out which story elements are apparent in it. You'll be surprised by how many standards you can fit into one mentor text! Remember that the author's craft connects reading and writing standards, so you can reuse mentor text in both subjects!
I can model each of these standards using a mentor text and then facilitate while my students apply what they've learned to reading literature in their Lexile band. Because they have a good example of the standard in a mentor text, they can easily transfer that knowledge to more difficult reading.
Can I use a mentor text with my current curriculum?
Yes! Mentor texts can be easily paired with your curriculum. I use a mixture of mentor texts, Harcourt curriculum, and my Reading Interactive Notebooks. Mentor text is an important piece in my ELA puzzle. Once you find a few good mentor texts, you'll find yourself using them over and over again!
Mrs. Smith teaches 4th-6th grade ELA and Math throughout her career. She strives to make learning enjoyable for all of her students using high-interest activities like interactive notebooks and project-based learning. You can read more about student engagement on her blog, Performing in Education, or visit her her Teachers Pay Teachers store.
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I would love to see a list of mentor texts that you would recommend for 5th grade. Also, I could not find the free "project based learning pages" on TpT.
Have a great Back to School Diane!
Great post! I agree that picture books are really effective tools for upper grade classrooms! When I moved from teaching 2nd grade to 4th and 5th, I found so many books from my lower grades library that I could use with my older kids. Love this idea!
Great guest post!! I always knew I loved mentor texts, but now I know why!
Any suggestions for texts that would be great to use for 4th grade?
This is a great post, but I have never been formally trained in mentor text use and mini-lessons. Do you have any resources you would suggest for me to grow professionally in this area?
I agree with mentor text too! I especially use them with all my writing mini-lessons!!!!


(March 9th, 2017) On 22nd April, a global March for Science hopes to focus attention on the pressing need to stand up for the values of science and its role in democracy.
Faced with the rise of populist politicians spreading fake news as they thrive on 'post-truth', there are growing concerns for the future of scientific truth based on systematic evidence, critical thinking and open debate.
Obviously, the election in the US of the loud and disrespectful (even abusive) President Donald Trump has not inspired confidence. Scientists worldwide have been alarmed at the ease with which the Trump Administration proposes to officially deny climate change, undo international treaties and promote a range of non-scientific assertions about issues like vaccination, poverty, education and healthcare.
On 21st January, a Women's March on Washington protested about Trump's prejudices against women and discrimination against minorities. Inspired by its enormous success (at least 500,000 people in Washington and an estimated five million in 673 marches worldwide), scientists proposed a March for Science to rally support for the principles of science, truth, and democracy. Already at the Women's March, there had been dozens of scientists in lab coats marching together, armed with pro-science signs. On 1st February, the grassroots team, coordinating the March for Science in Washington, announced that the March for Science would be held on Earth Day, the 22nd April, and coordinated with the environmental protection movement. They also invited organisers in cities around the world to lead parallel demonstrations.
The marchers want to appeal to anyone who "champions publicly funded and publicly communicated science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity." The March is not just for practicing scientists, but for "anyone who believes in empirical science".
On its official website, the March for Science says it is "time for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a public stand and be counted".
The main rally in the US will start in Washington DC at 10am on 22nd April. It will be a call for politicians to implement science-based policies, as well as a public celebration of science and the enormous public service it provides in our democracy, our economy, and in all our daily lives.
The invitation to march for science has received a global response. There will be at least another 238 marches in the US, and over 130 satellite marches in other countries. Marches are planned in the United Kingdom (e.g. London, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh), France (e.g. Paris, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Lyon), Germany (e.g. Berlin, Heidelberg, Leipzig), Switzerland, Ireland, Norway, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Poland, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, etc.
The Marches for Science in France (11 planned so far) have an extra significance since, by chance, the 22nd April is the day before the first round of the Presidential Elections. The organisers say "this is a formidable opportunity to show that science and democracy form an inseparable couple" (Le Monde, 17/02/17). Notably, they point to a systematic weakening of fundamental research in France. In their electoral programmes, the main presidential candidates make little mention of science and then only because it must serve innovation and the "knowledge economy". This blinkered, short-term view is resulting in a degradation of fundamental research that, conducted over the long-term, "alone allows us to understand our world and our societies, enabling us to anticipate future evolutions".
The location and details of your nearest European March for Science on 22nd April can be found on their respective web pages (mostly Facebook) via links on the map – March for Science - EuroScientist - Homo scientificus europaeus.


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require 'spec_helper'

describe "TemplateDeploymentService" do
  before do
    setup_params
    allow_any_instance_of(String).to receive(:headers).and_return({})
    allow_any_instance_of(String).to receive(:code).and_return(200)
  end

  let(:tds) { Azure::Armrest::TemplateDeploymentService.new(@conf) }
  let(:api_version) { tds.api_version }
  let(:url_prefix) { "https://management.azure.com/subscriptions/abc-123-def-456/resourceGroups/groupname/providers/Microsoft.Resources/deployments" }

  context "inheritance" do
    it "is a subclass of ArmrestService" do
      expect(Azure::Armrest::TemplateDeploymentService.ancestors).to include(Azure::Armrest::ArmrestService)
    end
  end

  context "constructor" do
    it "returns a TDS instance as expected" do
      expect(tds).to be_kind_of(Azure::Armrest::TemplateDeploymentService)
    end
  end

  context "instance methods" do
    let(:empty_hash_string) { "{}" }

    before do
      allow(empty_hash_string).to receive(:body).and_return(empty_hash_string)
    end

    it "defines a create method" do
      expected = @req.merge(
        :url     => url_prefix + "/deployname?api-version=#{api_version}",
        :method  => :put,
        :payload => "{}"
      )
      expect(RestClient::Request).to receive(:execute).with(expected).and_return(empty_hash_string)
      tds.create('deployname', 'groupname', {})
    end

    it "defines a get_template method" do
      expected = @req.merge(
        :url     => url_prefix + "/deployname/exportTemplate?api-version=#{api_version}",
        :method  => :post,
        :payload => ''
      )
      expect(RestClient::Request).to receive(:execute).with(expected).and_return('{"template":{}}')
      tds.get_template('deployname', 'groupname')
    end

    it "defines a delete method" do
      expected = @req.merge(
        :url    => url_prefix + "/deployname?api-version=#{api_version}",
        :method => :delete
      )

      response = '{}'
      expect(RestClient::Request).to receive(:execute).with(expected).and_return(response)
      tds.delete('deployname', 'groupname')
    end

    it "defines a list_names method" do
      expected = @req.merge(:url => url_prefix + "?api-version=#{api_version}")
      expected_return = '{"value":[{"name":"deployname"}]}'
      expect(RestClient::Request).to receive(:execute).with(expected).and_return(expected_return)
      tds.list_names('groupname')
    end

    it "defines a list method" do
      expected = @req.merge(:url => url_prefix + "?api-version=#{api_version}")
      expect(RestClient::Request).to receive(:execute).with(expected).and_return('{"value":{}}')
      tds.list('groupname')
    end

    it "defines a get method" do
      expected = @req.merge(:url => url_prefix + "/deployname?api-version=#{api_version}")
      expect(RestClient::Request).to receive(:execute).with(expected).and_return(empty_hash_string)
      tds.get('deployname', 'groupname')
    end

    it "defines an exists? method" do
      allow(tds).to receive(:rest_head).and_return('')
      expect(tds.exists?('deployname', 'groupname')).to eql(true)
    end

    it "returns false for the exists method if a 404 is raised" do
      allow(tds).to receive(:rest_head).and_raise(Azure::Armrest::NotFoundException.new(404, "not found", nil))
      expect(tds.exists?('deployname', 'groupname')).to eql(false)
    end

    it "defines a list_deployment_operations method" do
      expected = @req.merge(:url => url_prefix + "/deployname/operations?api-version=#{api_version}")
      expect(RestClient::Request).to receive(:execute).with(expected).and_return('{"value":{}}')
      tds.list_deployment_operations('deployname', 'groupname')
    end

    it "defines a get_deployment_operation method" do
      expected = @req.merge(:url => url_prefix + "/deployname/operations/opid?api-version=#{api_version}")
      expect(RestClient::Request).to receive(:execute).with(expected).and_return(empty_hash_string)
      tds.get_deployment_operation('opid', 'deployname', 'groupname')
    end

    it "defines a delete_associated_resources method" do
      id_pattern = '/subscriptions/123/resourceGrups/group/services/resource'
      operations = [
        Azure::Armrest::TemplateDeploymentOperation.new(
          'properties' => {'provisioningOperation' => 'Create', 'targetResource' => {'id' => id_pattern + '1'}}
        ),
        Azure::Armrest::TemplateDeploymentOperation.new(
          'properties' => {'provisioningOperation' => 'Create', 'targetResource' => {'id' => id_pattern + '2'}}
        )
      ]
      expect(tds).to receive(:list_deployment_operations).and_return(operations)

      response = double("rest_delete", :headers => {}, :code => 200 )
      expect(RestClient::Request).to receive(:execute).exactly(3).times.and_return(response)

      tds.delete_associated_resources('deployname', 'groupname')
    end
  end

  context "transform_create_options" do
    it "returns the expected hash when properties are included" do
      hash = {
        :foo   => 1,
        :foo_a => 2,
        :properties => {
          :stuff_a    => 'test',
          :template   => {:foo_b => 1, :foo_c => 2},
          :parameters => {:bar_a => 1, :bar_b => 2}
        }
      }

      result = {
        'foo'  => 1,
        'fooA' => 2,
        'properties' => {
          'stuffA'     => 'test',
          :template    => {:foo_b => 1, :foo_c => 2},
          :parameters  => {:bar_a => 1, :bar_b => 2}
        }
      }

      expect(tds.send(:transform_create_options, hash)).to eql(result)
    end

    it "returns the expected hash when there are no properties" do
      hash = {:foo => 1, :foo_a => 2}
      expect(tds.send(:transform_create_options, hash)).to eql('foo' => 1, 'fooA' => 2)
    end
  end
end

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The Congressional Oversight Panel says the government overpaid for distressed financial assets and shares last year.
It says the US Treasury paid $78bn (£53bn) more than it should when buying stakes in banks through the $700bn Troubled Assets Relief Program (Tarp).
(Sounds like a great way to get out of debt, doesn't it? When will THE PEOPLE start making SMART decisions for this country and the rest of the world?)
http://forums.signonsandiego.com/sho....php?p=3406564
Using a plasma torch facility, Europlasma can convert the ash into slag, where the heavy metals and other hazardous materials are rendered inert.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slag
Slag has many commercial uses, and is rarely thrown away. It is often reprocessed to separate any other metals that it may contain. The remnants of this recovery can be used in railroad track ballast, and as fertilizer. It has been used as a road base material and as a cheap and durable means of roughening sloping faces of seawalls to progressively arrest the movement of waves.
Ground granulated slag is often used in concrete in combination with Portland cement as part of a blended cement. Ground granulated slag reacts with water to produce cementitious properties. Concrete containing ground granulated slag develops strength over a longer period, leading to reduced permeability and better durability. Since the unit volume of Portland cement is reduced, this concrete is less vulnerable to alkali-silica and sulfate attack.
What was once an unwanted by- product of the steel making process, can now be recycled and used in the manufacture of high performance concretes.
When iron ore is heated in a blast furnace, the impurities or 'slag', which include large quantities of calcium and silica, become molten and are separated from the raw iron.
As the slag is channeled out of the furnace, thousands of gallons of water are poured over it. This rapid cooling, often from a temperature of around 2,600°C, is the start of the granulating process. This process causes several chemical reactions to take place within the material, and gives the slag its cementitious properties.
The water carries the slag in its slurry format to a large agitation tank, from where it is it is pumped along a piping system into a number of gravel based filter beds. The filter beds then retain the slag granules, while the water filters away and is returned to the system.
When the filtering process is complete, the remaining slag granules, which now give the appearance of coarse beach sand, can be scooped out of the filter bed and transferred to the grinding facility where they are ground into particles that are finer than Portland cement
This previously unwanted recycled product is used in the manufacture of high performance concretes, especially those used in the construction of bridges and coastal features, where its low permeability and greater resistance to chlorides and sulfates can help to reduce corrosive action and deterioration of the structure.
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_cons...es-solved.html
Five recycling mysteries solved!
By Lori Bongiorno
Posted Thu Feb 5, 2009 4:36pm PST
Wondering what to do with your stash of old batteries or the cans of unneeded paint taking up space in your garage? You know you shouldn't throw them out, but it really is time to get rid of them.
Resist the temptation to toss them in the trash anyway. The reason: They (and everything on the list below) contain toxic chemicals capable of contaminating the environment if not disposed of properly.
Unlike items that are picked up at the curb, you'll have to make a special effort to unload these ones responsibly. But, with a little advance planning and some good info, you'll see that it's really quite simple to dispose of these seemingly mysterious items. Here's how:
* Batteries. Recycling rechargeable batteries is fairly easy. Home Depot, Staples, Radio Shack, Best Buy, and other retailers take them back free of charge. There are fewer options for single-use batteries, but look for bins at your local Whole Foods Market, Ikea, or library. Otherwise, your best bet is the local household hazardous waste drop-off site. Where is it and what are your closest drop-off options? Search here for answers.
* CFLs. These energy-efficient bulbs are becoming easier to get rid of. Just drop old bulbs off at any Home Depot or Ikea for free recycling. Or ask about CFL recycling at your local Ace Hardware or home improvement store. You can search for other nearby solutions.
* Electronics. Every retailer that takes back rechargeable batteries also accepts mobile phones, as do most wireless providers. For computers, cameras, televisions, and others it's worthwhile do a little homework because some stores charge fees depending on item and brand. Check out Best Buy, Staples, and Office Depot to see what's the best fit. Some places, like Radio Shack, have trade-in programs where you can receive store credit for your old gadgets.
* Motor Oil. In case you need some motivation, consider this factoid from Earth911: Every gallon of used motor oil that's improperly disposed of can contaminate one million gallons of drinking water. Bring it to Wal-Mart, Autozone, Jiffy Lube, or search online for more convenient choices.
* Paint. It's among the harder items in this group to dispose of, but it's worth it and totally doable. If the paint is still in good shape, consider donating it. As of now, there aren't any retailers that accept used paint so you'll need to make a special trip. Search Earth911 for a comprehensive list of options.
Environmental journalist Lori Bongiorno shares green-living tips and product reviews with Yahoo! Green's users. Send Lori a question or suggestion for potential use in a future column. Her book, Green Greener Greenest: A Practical Guide to Making Eco-smart Choices a Part of Your Life is available on Yahoo! Shopping and Amazon.com.
(I wonder how many of these problems can be eliminated with a PLASMA CONVERTER?)
http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/10/mark...ion=2009021017
Wall Street: Thumbs down on bailout
Stocks slump as a new version of the bank rescue is short on details.
(Any money turned down by the banks or Wall Street, should be offered TO THE PEOPLE who actually own the money, correct? *CK* the greedy BASTARDS and BITCHES on Wall Street. Time to earn a real living!!!
What's that document that starts off with ...WE THE PEOPLE...?
You know, the famous document created a couple hundred years ago by a bunch of dudes swapping signatures.)
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to you all! May it be swet!
http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/13/markets/oil/index.htm
...Price gap: Investors were also evening out the gap between oil sold in New York and and oil sold in London.
The price of Brent crude in London ended trading yesterday at $46.03 a barrel, while oil trading in New York closed at $33.98, a difference of more than $12 a barrel.
The price gap, along with the fact that U.S. crude hit a 7-week low yesterday, has prompted a lot of investors to sell Brent crude and buy U.S. crude, according to Tom Orr, head of research for trading firm Weeden & Co.
(Sounds as if we should purchase our oil from New York as opposed to London, eh?)
http://quotes.freerealtime.com/dl/frt/N?tmn_id={78135E29-EDA3-435F-992B-C832C61A5B86}
Geithner has yet to detail how much the government will pay to take bad loans and securities off the balance sheet of banks. Too low a price for these illiquid assets would likely cause some banks to take a fresh round of charges, further pushing off a recovery in the financial system.
(Does this mean that Bank of America will be able to walk away from their 322,313,178 shares of Ford Motor Company.
6.29.07 Ford Hit $9.79 per share x 322,313,178 =
Please do the math and tell me how the US housing market took down the world's financial markets. Sounds as if the stock markets were houses of cards, waiting for one card (Bear-Stearns) to give way.
And...if the world economy is dependent upon the US housing market, why aren't mortgage rates being lowered to a rate financially responsible Americans can afford?)
http://www.usatoday.com/money/indust...-bailout_N.htm
The beauty of these subprime mortgages, at least from a mortgage broker's point of view, was this: Banks and brokers collected fees for closing the deals but faced no risk once they sold the loans to Wall Street.
(So why are we bailing out the banks?)
Wall Street was eager to buy subprime loans, mix them with other types of debt, package them into complex securities and sell them to other investors.
(Wall Street certainly is great at hiding and eliminating bad debt aren't they?)
Once the housing market started to fall, though, borrowers started to default on mortgages. As defaults piled up, the complex securities Wall Street had created from those mortgages began to crumble. More and more lenders grew wary of making loans, especially if the collateral was mortgage-backed securities.
Bear Stearns was one of the biggest underwriters of complex investments linked to mortgages. Two of its hedge funds, heavily invested in subprime mortgages, folded in July. Bear's investors became increasingly reluctant to do business with the company. Despite the company's assurances that it had plenty of cash on hand to continue operations, it collapsed Friday.
Oil up on 'supply crunch' warning
Oil well in Bahrain
Mr Tanaka said he expects demand for oil to rise next year
Oil prices have risen after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that there could be supply shortages next year once demand picks up.
Nobuo Tanaka, the IEA's executive director, warned there could be a "supply crunch".
US light crude for March delivery rose 65 cents to $38.16 a barrel. Brent oil added 29 cents to $45.10 a barrel.
(Here's an idea, why not buy oil in New York for $38 per barrel and sell it in London for $45 per barrel. Why not buy as much oil as possible for $38 per barrel and save it for a rainy day? It will go up when the shortage hits next year.)
Crude prices had jumped on Friday on renewed optimism that a US stimulus package would revive the economy.
"Currently the demand is very low due to the very bad economic situation," Mr Tanaka said.
(Buy low, sell high?)
"But when the economy starts growing, recovery comes again in 2010 and then onward, we may have another serious supply crunch if capital investment is not coming."
He said that he expected world oil demand to rise by about one million barrels per day from next year.
Mr Tanaka also urged the oil producers' cartel Opec not to seek a rapid price increase by cutting supply, adding that a lower price "helps the economic recovery".
Lucky guess time for Friday Feb. 19:
Dow volume: Over 400,000,000 (Easy money.)
Dow will open lower than 7471. (Take the low odds.)
Now off to church to pray.
Friday Volume - 584,899,000
Friday Open - 7461
(It's what people with no lives do. Make lucky guesses!)
Monday's Open no higher than 7371. After that, let the huge rally begin.
Again, off to church to pray.
Shamarae
Missing his humor - RIP Boris
[QUOTE=donttellthejury;3490814]Lucky guess time for Friday Feb. 19:
Again, off to church to pray.[/QUOTE]
That WAS YOU I saw walking down the street with patches on your knees......
Life's journey is not to arrive safely at the Grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting Holy #[email protected]%&....what a ride!!
"...That WAS YOU I saw walking down the street with patches on your knees..."
(The patches have worn off.)
"...Monday's Open no higher than 7371. After that, let the huge rally begin..."
Monday Open 7,365.99
(Still waiting for the huge rally.)
"...Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress earlier in the week that economic indicators "show little sign of improvement" and suggest that "labour market conditions may have worsened further in recent weeks"..."
(Obviously giving money back to corporate America is a waste. Why not give the money to the people.)
http://quotes.freerealtime.com/dl/frt/N?tmn_id={D596313D-1B4A-4CE7-AEA1-3F4F79DE504D}
"...In addition to expressing support for a systemic risk regulator, Bernanke also continued to defend the actions of the Federal Reserve and Treasury, including a $700 billion bank bailout program, arguing that his efforts have produced beneficial results. "Those steps stabilized what would have been a catastrophic collapse in the banking system," Bernanke said. "Going forward we will see increased lending rising from capital systems."..."
(The bank bailout was an effort to prevent a run on the bank. You know, people withdrawing their cash before the banks ran out of cash.
Had the bailout money been given to the people, there would have been a different type of run on the banks. You and I would have been running to the bank to deposit money as opposed to withdrawing it.)
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The General Services Administration will publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking before year's end to get input on how to address the buying of services in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, according to David Drabkin, GSA's deputy associate administrator for acquisition policy. The rules in the FAR govern how federal agencies buy goods and services.
In 2003, services accounted for more than 60 percent of the $321 billion that agencies spent on procurement, Drabkin said, noting GSA is trying to get ahead of congressional action on procurement issues.


As I mentioned earlier I have A LOT of friends who are pregnant and due relatively close to one another. First there was Nikki who had her baby end of March then a week later Mary followed with her little girl. Fast forward 3 weeks and a few days later and now 2 more are due this next week. Jenny, is at the hospital right now, while Laurie who has the same due date is still waiting. Well, technically Jenny is 5 days early. So begins this new chapter that I really don't understand.
I know this might sound horrible to some of you, but I don't particularity like infants. Truth is, I am terrified of them. I'm also terrified of fish and birds, but infants are a pretty close 3rd. The irony of this is that I teach a baby music class once a week. I know what you are thinking, how can a baby take a music class…right? Well, it's really more of a time for the mom's to cuddle with their new babies while we sing songs. In this class I practice my acting skills because I have to pretend that I just LOVE infants. I love the way the stare blankly at me, the way they smell like poopie diapers, and the way that they spit on me…its all so cute (notice the sarcasm).
All of this baby business makes me feel as though at 27 I have missed the boat. I am in no way ready to be a mom yet, as i mentioned before, I am terrified of infants, but still I wonder…am I missing out?
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There's something to be said about Narendra Modi. Though he is a photoshopped demagogue, he has been able to dumb down the minds of people who I (mistakenly) thought would be able to have a more discerning sense of what's going on. What I see now is a shocking case of brain meltdown. These people are not the street ruffians of the VHP.
They are also, at least ostensibly not, RSS brown shirts. They are professionally qualified people, with good life skills, and also reasonably honest in what they do with some sense of what constitutes ethical behaviour and practice In their respective professions. What beats me is the way in which these people have swallowed Modi's hogwash hook, line, and sinker.
They believe, like incredulous infants, that whatever Modi is doing is happening for the first time in this country. From surgical strikes to currency demonetisation, everything is descending from the grace of Narendra Modi. The fact that every such action has been done in the past does not cut any ice with them. Take the case of currency demonetisation. High value Indian currency has been demonetised twice before, once in 1947-48 and in 1978.
While the former doesn't count for this purpose, the latter was done with the specific objective of curbing `black' money; but it failed. Many subsequent attempts to do so through various other means also failed, or had only a passing effect. Why would demonetisation succeed now? For the believers the answer is simple: because Modi says so. Unbelievable, unsurpassable logic.
The sad fact that those people who have no credit worthiness, and most Indians don't, are now being forced to sell their 500 rupees notes to sharks for 400 rupees or less in various places is also a fall out of the Modi demonetisation.
Then there is the anger in these people against criticism of the great leader. Criticising Modi for his personality or policies is almost akin to being part of a Pakistan sponsored conspiracy against the nation. Kiran Rijju voiced this when he said that people are developing a bad habit of asking questions from politicians and the armed forces.
They conveniently forget the most savage kind of criticism they had unleashed against Manmohan Singh, and the virulent abuses they continuously heap on Arvind Kejriwal, and on the `JNU-type' liberals. When they criticise, it is considered their democratic privilege; but any criticism of Modi is against national interest, and has to be thrown into the dustbin.
Why? Because for them Modi is busy `nation building', and criticising a nation builder is not good. This chills my blood for this is exactly what was said of Hitler by many middle-class, upwardly mobile, Jew-hating Germans in the 1930s; and it is almost the same class of people who are saying the same thing in India now.
Modi is said to be`nation building', almost as if this is happening in India for the first time. However, the incontrovertible fact is that the story of India since 1947 is a story of `nation building'.
The basic mortar of this nation, its Constitution, was not the gift of Modi and his ilk, but the honest toil of a legion of liberal-minded, thinking-politicians who consciously tried to make India into an inclusive-secular nation in the face of the toughest opposition from the political lineage to which Modi belongs.
The nation that Modi wants to build is an ideological child of that lineage, a Hindutva-inspired, majoritarian illiberalism; and this is what today's well-heeled are celebrating as `nation building'. This is not only shocking; it is just plain shameful.
As for me, I'm still waiting for Narendra Modi to bring back all the `black' money parked in Swiss bank accounts and deposit 15,00,000 rupees from that into my bank. I'll of course pay 33 percent tax on it, for I am honest too, but not brain-washed, or brain-dead. Fortunately!


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OK, maybe this wasn't a secret secret but I didn't know about it so it was a secret to me.
I was biking around Belmont Center this afternoon. And thought I might head back to Cambridge.
The tunnel under the railroad tracks going eastbound toward Boston on Concord Avenue is always a drag when you are driving, because you have to make that left turn against oncoming traffic from two directions with no one sure of the right-of-way (like that would matter here in Greater Boston). It's even worse on a bike.
So I go through the tunnel and veer off to the right and into the rotary (did I mention the rotary, yes that is part of what makes that intersection a killer). What do you know there is an World War monument (that would be World War I) and a Support Our Troops banner.
But what's that under the tracks along the rotary? A tunnel entrance.
The other side comes out about halfway down the hill from Pleasant Street, so it's hidden. But there is a bike path, so that's my eastbound path from now on. Westbound, I think it still makes sense to use the main tunnel.
P.S.: I've always identified the train station in Belmont Center with the one described by William Faulkner in The Sound and the Fury. The station where Quentin Compson gets off when he takes a train ride out to the suburbs.


HAZLETON, Luzerne County - A Hazleton man was indicted by a federal grand jury last week on drug trafficking and firearms charges.
According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Edward Gonzalez, 30, of Hazleton, allegedly possessed with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine and a quantity of marijuana on November 30, 2018 in the city. Additionally, he allegedly possessed a .40 caliber handgun "in furtherance of drug trafficking.
HAZLETON, Luzerne County - A Hazleton man was injured after he struck a tree about a mile east of Hazleton city limits early Thursday morning.
According to State Police at Hazleton, the crash occurred at 3:09am on E. Diamond Ave about a quarter mile east of Clouds Blvd.
HAZLETON, Luzerne County - An Ashland man was found dead in a minivan yesterday afternoon in the city of Hazleton.
According to Hazleton Police, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Seybert Street just before 1:00pm for reports of an unresponsive male inside a parked car.
Officers arrived, and a female relayed she had observed a male with blue lips, unresponsive in a red Chevy Venture.
EMS, Hazleton Fire, and Hazleton Police found a 25-year-old Ashland man deceased inside the vehicle, and a Luzerne Count Coroner was brought to the scene.
The vehicle was secured for evidence by Hazleton Police.
Anyone with information is asked to call Hazleton police at 570-459-4940.
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SENTINEL PHOTO - U.S. Marshal Robert Clark, left, and Trooper Anthony Petroski, right, speak to the media at a press conference in West Hazleton on August 21, 2018.
WEST HAZLETON, Luzerne County - "Pennsylvania State Police Troop N wants to send a message out there, and that's to the citizens of the commonwealth that we serve. Please be vigilant. Keep your vehicles locked, do not leave your keys in the vehicle at any time. Also, keep your houses locked at all times," said Trooper Anthony Petroski, Troop N. "There is a wanted fugitive in the surrounding area, and he could be anywhere at this point."
The Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton, along with the U.S. Marshals Service held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to provide an update on the search for Shawn Christy, McAdoo, who has been on the run since June for threats made to the president, a district attorney, and law enforcement officials.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY - The management of WYLN35-TV based in Hazleton, PA is pleased to announce Gary Perna has been named the station's News Director, effective January 23, 2017.
Perna began working with WYLN35-TV October of 2012 as the night news reporter. During his tenure at the local news station, Perna became the producer of WYLN's Late Edition News at 10PM and played a role in creating the station's Evening Edition News at 5:30PM. Perna has also been the host and producer of "Topic A," the station's community-based talk show. Just recently, he co-created a new business show broadcasting on WYLN35 called "Getting Down to Business." Perna has also moderated political debates and covered election night live on WYLN35, in addition to helping host the annual American Cancer Society Telethon broadcasted live on WYLN35. Finally, he has served a period of time in the station's sales department, further building his relationships with numerous business owners and civic organizations in the community.
Perna is a 2010 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and a 2012 graduate of Luzerne County Community College. In addition to his efforts over the years reporting on activity in our community for WYLN35, Perna is dedicated to supporting the community. He serves as Secretary of the Six County Firemen's Association of PA, where he was president from 2013-2015. For the past 11 years, he's been an active member of the McAdoo Fire Company and he has also been active over the years in the New England Fire Company, Tamaqua, Schuylkill Historical Fire Society and as a forest fire warden with DCNR Weiser State Forest District 18.
Perna has been recognized for his work in the community by State Senator David Argall with the 2010 Good Citizen of the Year Award; The William "Bill" Riccio Community Service Award presented by the McAdoo Fire Department and McAdoo Fire Company Ambulance Association; and recently by the McAdoo Fire Company with the Chief Bob Leshko Memorial Award for showing outstanding service and dedication to the fire company.
Perna is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Mahanoy City where he serves on the board of session and as the Chair of the Board of Deacons.
Perna and his wife Whitney have four dogs that they love more than anything in the world.
"I think my experience in both the news and sales field will lend well to this position. I'm excited to work with the best news and sales team in the area, and want to continue to serve OUR community." Gary Perna said.
WYLN35 owner, Pat Gans stated, "We are pleased to see Gary take on more and more responsibility over the years. We are impressed by his dedication to the community, the station and by his sincere passion for news. We are confident he will continue our important mission of sharing news with the community through the power of local television."


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Alfred Hutchinson, född 1924 i Hectorspruit, Transvaal, Sydafrika, död den 14 oktober 1972 i Nigeria, var en sydafrikansk författare och lärare.

Hutchinson gick i svensk missionsskola, tog studenten vid St. Peters i Johannesburg, och därefter en fil kand vid University of Fort Hare. Han klassades som färgad av apartheidregeringen, men såg sig som afrikan och ogillade de färgades kamp för att räknas som ett eget folk. Han arbetade som lärare, men var medlem av ANC, och avskedades och fängslades 1952 i två veckor för sin kamp mot apartheid. 1956 åtalades han för högförräderi, och flydde till Storbritannien via Östafrika och Ghana. Om detta handlar hans självbiografi Road to Ghana (1960). 1964 publicerade han pjäsen The Rain Killers.

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