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Viral video exposes similarities between Joe Biden's DNC speeches in 2020 and 2008
Viral video exposes similarities between Joe Biden's DNC speeches in 2020 and 2008
A new video is going viral this week exposing the similarities between the speech Joe Biden gave on Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention and the one he gave in 2008 at the DNC as he accepted being named as Barack Obama's running mate.
The speeches not only had similar platitudes, but Biden even used the same words at times. Here are some of the similarities the video exposes:
2008: "It's about whether you can look your children in the eye and say, 'We're going to be okay.'"
2020: "It's about looking your kids in the eye and say, 'Honey, it's going to be okay.'"
2008: "That's how you come to believe, to the very core of your being, that work is more than a paycheck. It's dignity. It's respect."
2020: "He would say, 'Joey, a job is about a lot more than a paycheck. It's about your dignity. It's about respect.'"
2008: "Barack Obama will transform our economy by making alternative energy a genuine national priority, creating 5 million new jobs and finally freeing us from the grip of foreign oil. That's the change we need."
2020: "With pipes that transport clean water to every community. With 5 million new manufacturing and technology jobs so the future is made in America."
2008: "Barack Obama will put more cops on the streets, put the 'security' back in Social Security and never give up until we achieve equal pay for women."
2020: "I will not let it happen. If I'm your president, we're going to protect Social Security and Medicare."
2008: "And this is the time as Americans, together, we get back up."
2020: "It's an America we can rebuild together."
2008: "These are extraordinary times. This is an extraordinary election."
2020: "All elections are important. But we know in our bones this one is more consequential."
The comparison video immediately went viral, garnering nearly 30,000 Likes and over 1.2 million views on Twitter in less than 24 hours. Check it out below:
This is unbelievable. Same exact speech. pic.twitter.com/doY5R6QqKA
— Power Tie (@realPowerTie) August 22, 2020


Name // Title // Bio Dave Delaplaine, General Manager/Beer Director at Roofers Union. A self-professed geek of all things beverage related, Dave Delaplaine's true passion is beer, with a focus on all things local. As beer specialist at Roofers Union, located in the heart of Adams Morgan, Delaplaine works with 22 draft lines that change frequently according to the season and availability to offer cask and draft options as well as ciders.
From 2010-2014 Delaplaine worked at Roofers Union sister restaurant, Ripple. During his four-year tenure at the beloved Cleveland Park restaurant and bar, Delaplaine brought diversity and depth to the beer program while forging strong relationships with local and national brewers in order to deliver hard to find, limited production beers to guests. Prior to joining the Ripple team, Delaplaine worked at Alliance Tavern and DC favorite, Estadio.
In 2017, Dave became the proud father to Sebastian Delaplaine. He lives in Petworth with his wife and son. When he isn't at the restaurant or home with the fam, you can find him playing ultimate frisbee at the mall (likely torn to shreds from one too many dives).
What's the hardest part about being the GM of a restaurant? Early on, it was learning to be a leader of my peers. I have always strived to lead by example, as a server and bartender, and I think this helped me make the jump but it still took some soul searching and hard work to learn to distance myself from peers in order to have the authority to have discipline when necessary. While I think this has become easier over the years, this is something I often need to keep in mind.
...and the most rewarding part? Watching our employees grow. I absolutely love when we are able to promote from within. I like to think of our support team as a farm system for our servers. And the servers for bartenders and managers and so on. It is extremely rewarding when we hire a teenager who struggles to stay on task and through hard work, we are able to cultivate their passion and eventually make them a server.
How are you influenced by the neighborhood you are located in? The neighborhood has been a huge driving force in our vision for Roofers Union. When I took over as general manager 6 months in, and set a 5 year plan, my number one goal was to place ourselves as one of the faces of Adams Morgan. I think it depends on your concept, but our goal was to be an integrity-driven neighborhood bar, and we have taken every possible opportunity to integrate ourselves into our community. I currently serve on the Taste of Adams Morgan and Adams Morgan Day planning committees. Any opportunity to support not only community non-profits, but new up and coming restaurants and other businesses, is very important to us. A good new restaurant to AdMo is not competition - it is reinforcement. The stronger an experience we offer as a community, the stronger we each will be.
How did you get started in the business? What was your first job in the industry & what did you learn from it? My first job in the industry was as a server at a large corporate chain restaurant (UNOs Chicago Grill if I have to share) when I was 20. While I left frustrated by some of the limits of large corporate restaurants, I also left with a huge passion for this industry. I knew this was the industry I wanted to grow in. It's funny because early on, I remember thinking I never wanted to be a restaurant manager and now here I am.
Where do you see yourself in five years? I'd love to open and have some ownership in a restaurant or beer garden. I hope to find a way that I can do that parallel to Roofers Union. I love Roofers and feel that I have invested so much of myself into it and want to continue to do this so I hope that I am also still involved here. We've built a great team and continue to evolve every day. It's a constant learning experience. Even though we are 5 years in, with all the moving parts (3 distinct floors), I still feel like its a new restaurant and my head is on a swivel and I'm just trying to keep up.
What is the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Don't be afraid to make mistakes (from Danny Fisher--then GM at Ripple). It was 2010, I was new at Ripple and remember thinking every question I asked was stupid (some definitely were) and I was afraid to catch the wrath of the intimidating chefs. Knowing that Danny believe in me and my passion, gave me the strength I needed to succeed in the finer dining environment that I found intimidating. This is something I've tried to pass on to my staff. Sometimes, you just need to remind an employee that you believe in them and that will give them the strength to make the improvements you need to see.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Maybe coaching? There are a lot of sports I am obsessed with. Back in grade school, I saw myself becoming a track coach. Maybe when my little guy gets older, I'll be able to make a little time to coach some little league teams and my life will be complete!
What is your favorite ingredient? Acidity. I know, this is a flavor not an ingredient, but seriously, whether food or beverage, I love when the perfect amount of acidity in a dish can make the other flavors explode.
Age. Now, before you disqualify this answer, let me try to explain. Think of what age does to that wonderful cut of grass-fed beef you had at your favorite restaurant. Patience in food and patience in beverage can allow the product to come to full fruition.
Okay, if you are disqualifying both of these, how about: Pickled blueberries. Put them on a duck breast. Put them on waffles. Put them in a salad. Put them in your favorite ricky cocktail (maybe even a blueberry shrub?) and you will be delighted.
What insider foodie tip do you have for diners? 1. Ask for recommendations. NEVER EVER FEEL INTIMIDATED ASKING FOR RECOMENDATIONS. If the place you are at scoffs at your asking for recommendations, get up and leave, they are not worth your time or money. The staff at any good restaurant, from casual to the finest of fine dining should be passionate about your experience and the menu they represent. If you come to Roofers and are asking about a beer, we will strongly encourage you to sample a couple and make sure you are digging; 2. Beer Cellar Lists. If a restaurant has a beer list, do not be scared off by a $25 - 50 750ml bottle of beer. If you are like me, you probably won't think twice over a bottle of wine for $45-75, but when we see a bottle of beer for $40, that seems ridiculous. Pick the right beer off that list and you can have a better pairing experience than any wine.
It's the last meal of your life - what's on your plate? Any awesome cut of grass-fed beef paired with Bruery Terreux's Yount (barrel aged, 51% beer - 49% really good cab sauv). Seriously, this beer is the most sensational thing I've tasted ever. In fact, skip the food and just give me a bottle of this to share with friends. My experience tasting this at the end of SAVOR last year was one of those moments where everything around you slows down and the moment is enhanced forever in your memory.
Falseness. In life and at work, I am a very trusting person. It makes my skin itch when I cannot trust somebody. I cannot tolerate an employee who has lied to me.
The word customer. Hopefully, enough said.
Litter. I HATE litter. It shows such a lack of respect for others and the world we live in. Whether a piece of gum stuck to the bottom of the table or a slurpee cup left on the side of the road, HAVE A CARE.
What is your favorite way to give back to the community? Running a restaurant, I have a unique opportunity to bring in young staff and hopefully cultivate them into better people, especially professionally. School isn't always the right fit for everybody. This industry is unique because it rewards experience and hard work over education. Developing our young staff into strong workers and communicators can be tedious, frustrating, and just hard, but it is so rewarding in the end. We also love any opportunity to give back to some of our local non-profits. Whether helping them plan events in our community or putting on events to benefit them, these events are always a win-win. The more we tie ourselves to our community, the more we will benefit in the long run.
Why do you love working in restaurants? The opportunity to share my passion with staff and guests alike. I LOVE when somebody comes in and tells me about a beer they love and I am able to pour them a taste of something that gives them that same feeling. Even better, is when I am able to turn a guest onto a new style. So often, we think we do not like something after a couple tries but when before you know it, you find it prepared a different way or with a better balance, and it changes your world. I remember a time when I hated mushrooms and IPAs. WOW, my life would be incomplete without mushrooms and IPAs. When I have the opportunity to change somebody's mind about something they thought they didn't like, it is more than rewarding.


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"We used to live in Westminster and I shopped at Costco weekly. The Kirkland brand is soooo much better than the Member's mark found at Sam's club. One example is the tuna. I have not been able to find tuna anywhere that is even close to the Kirkland tuna. I purchased the most expensive tuna (albacore all white) st Sam's club and it was all in tiny pieces and so gross I fed it to my cats. Kirkland tuna is in big chunks. The dairy products at Costco (Kirkland) are of high quality, I will not purchase Sam's club dairy products.


Destination weddings are always fun but a Las Vegas wedding is its own kind of wonderful! We've grabbed our favorite wedding invitation and paired it with some other cute finds to give you some ideas for your own Vegas wedding.
Las Vegas is filled with lights and shows and gambling but one of the best parts is downtown where old Las Vegas still lives. A great retro vibe that many people prefer over the strip, and a great place to get married! The Vegas Wedding Invitation captures that old-school feel and also inspired our fabulous color scheme. You'll find this invite in our collection of destination wedding invitations, which is filled with other stylish designs for a variety of locals.One thing you'll love about all of them is the price!
Every Vegas wedding should have an element of luck whether it's the perfect photo op like the Lady Luck backdrop shown or special cuff links for the groom like shown. You might even hand out lottery tickets as favors but you should definitely make a special trip to one of the casinos and see just how lucky you really are. Make sure to bring your entourage, if you have one, to get some extra special snapshots in the casinos.
Lights, lights and more lights! Las Vegas is lit up and full of amazing photo ops. Make sure you have some marquee design elements at your ceremony or reception because they really create the perfect look and feel. You can add your own special touch of personalization and sparkle with something cute and simple like the custom napkin shown. The gold foil "cheers" design is a great choice for a Vegas wedding. Napkins are nice because they're affordable, they pack easy and they're light. Not to mention they go great with a cocktail!
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Old Town Hall in Sheffield sells after flurry of bids following failed auction
Eggos Cafe: Popular Sheffield food venue in Beauchief closes after seven years
330 jobs at risk as wilko unveils plans to close 16 stores - the full list revealed
Wilko is to close 16 stores across the UK - including one in Rotherham - in what the GMB describes as 'another nail in the High Street's coffin'.
By David Walsh
Monday, 10th January 2022, 1:01 pm
The union says more than 330 jobs could be lost as the shops shut over the next 12 months, including 20 at the outlet on Corporation Street, Rotherham, where closure is earmarked for June.
The company confirmed the wilkos at Parkgate, Rotherham, and on Haymarket in Sheffield city centre, were unaffected. It also has shops in Barnsley and Meadowhall.
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The union says more than 330 jobs could potentially be lost as the shops shut over the next 12 months, including 20 at the outlet on Corporation Street, Rotherham where closure is earmarked for June. Pic: Google.
The closure list includes: Bournemouth, Stockton, The Fort, Shipley, Scunthorpe, Narborough Road, Grantham, Redditch, Rotherham, Skegness, Sutton Coldfield, Orpington, Edmonton Green, Llanelli, Merthyr Tydfil and Cleethorpes.
Each one will have a 30-day consultation period.
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Roger Jenkins, GMB National Officer, said: "These closures are devastating for wilko workers and the communities who use them.
"It's yet another nail in the High Street's coffin and GMB calls on councils and landlords to review commercial leases and offer lower rents.
"Empty high streets and shopping centres are in no one's interest and but with 400 shops a week closing, this is inevitable - unless the costs of premises can be reduced.
"GMB will now meet with wilko members to discuss our next steps."
A wilko spokesman announced plans to close up to 15 stores before January 2023 as leases end and where 'favourable terms cannot be agreed'.
The business had many 'legacy' locations and had identified some outdated lease agreements, he added.
The company has 414 stores in the UK and employs more than 16,000.
Jerome Saint-Marc, wilko CEO apologised to communities affected by closures.
He added: "Our history is steeped in serving our customers and communities going back to 1930 but there's no denying the way people shop with us and where they want to shop with us is changing.
"We'll be doing everything we can to support our affected team members who will be offered any available positions in nearby stores."
The potential closures do not affected the planned store opening programme for 2022, he added.
wilko, which is headquartered in Worksop, was founded more than 90 years ago and is still family-run.
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New Restaurants Open in Lafayette
By April Courville on Jan. 05, 2023
Lafayette restaurnteurs can give themselves a pat on the back for opening so many new eateries in town over the past year. From breweries to soda fountains, there's a new spot for everyone. Check out these new restaurants in and around Lafayette Parish!
Don't see your new favorite restaurant on the list? Click here and let us know!
Whiskey & Vine
507 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
The drink menu at Whiskey & Vine allows people to taste whiskeys, wines, aperitifs, or liquors they may otherwise not get a chance to taste. Many are available in 2 oz tasting pours. The food menu also offers different dining options, with cheese and charcuterie boards, small plates, and entrees. Growing favorites among locals are the fig flatbread, the monte cristo sandwich, and the duck entree. Whiskey & Vine also does brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am - 3 pm with live music.
Park Bistro
407 Brook Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Setting up shop in the old location of the Saint Street Inn, Park Bistro still has that neighborhood cafe feel. From New York City, Chef/Owner Peter Cook is excited to bring his big city dishes to an intimate neighborhood jaunt. They offer interesting cocktails and simple, seasonal dishes. A favorite is the Ahi tuna crudo paired with A La Antigua, a smoky, complex cocktail with mezcal, bitters, and agave.
201 Settlers Trace Blvd #3011, Lafayette, LA 70508
Brought to you by the same owners as kitsch-filled Mercy Kitchen, Palmyre is a lively cocktail-focused European-inspired lounge. Perfect for a girl's night or small celebration, Palmyre offers small plates such as beef tartar and pesto hummus, but the focus is definitely on wine and cocktails. It's hard not to look at every corner - the space is filled with patterns, textures, artwork, and trinkets.
Sunday's Soda Fountain
431 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Stepping into Sunday's is like stepping back in time to the days of ice cream and homemade soda. Bring the kids for an after-school treat or a first date for a casual but classy approach. Sunday's focuses on sweet treats like ice cream sundays, milkshakes, and floats. They didn't forget about the adults either. They have beer on tap and a selection of aperitifs and liqueurs. The renovation unveiled beautiful, historic architecture, which was kept in place and highlighted to bring home further the old-school feel.
Soul Haus Kitchen
4150 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
There's a new plate lunch place in town! Soul Haus focuses on soul food and cajun dishes to feed your soul. Red beans and rice is a staple all week, but there are rotating specials throughout the week, with Sunday offering BBQ. Favorites are meatloaf, smothered pork chops, and fried catfish topped with etouffee. The sides can be customized with many options, giving you endless plate lunch combinations.
Destination India
5503 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
Indian food lovers rejoiced when Destination India opened near Todd's Carwash. This full-service restaurant and bar offer a buffet during lunch hours and a full menu of beer, wine, cocktails, and dinner entrees. They offer the classics such as chicken tikka masala, palak paneer, and vindaloo. They have an extensive vegetarian menu and tandoori specials.
Spicy House
There are so many Chinese restaurants in town, and opening a new one, you need to stand out. Spicy House is doing just that with authentic Chinese dishes, all served in various spicy sauces to set themselves apart. You won't find sticky orange, msg heavy chicken here - try the dry fried string beans, cumin beef, or the scallion pancakes. Most dishes have some heat, but you can adjust up or down per request depending on your spice tolerance.
Mercy Kitchen
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1312 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Walking into Mercy Kitchen is like walking into Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory for adults. The concept was born out of the pandemic and meant as a haven similar to your friend's kitchen. (None of my friends have kitchens that look like the interior of Mercy, but ok.) Fancy cocktails, boozy "sno cones" and sharable plates make Mercy Kitchen an excellent spot for gathering with friends.
Catalon Legacy Food Truck Park
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8105 Maurice Ave, Maurice, LA 70555
Larger cities have hosted food truck parks for several years now, but this area is seeing its first. Located just outside of Lafayette is Catalon Legacy Food Truck Park. The trucks rotate out regularly, so there's always a new surprise to try! The park has covered picnic tables and five food truck spots to choose from. Regular trucks are black-owned and include Nina Creole, Aww Shucks, Mo's La Seafood and Cajun Cuisine, and G&G Catering.
Heavenly Taste
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Comfort food, soul food, breakfast - you name it, they got it. Heavenly Taste is a black-owned, down-home breakfast and lunch joint with biscuits to die for and some of the best fried chicken in town! Stop by for a BBQ rib plate lunch or live music on the weekends.
Caroline's Cookies
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1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd #124, Lafayette, LA 70508
At the ripe young age of only 19, Caroline Marryman grew her love of cookies from social media to a brick-and-mortar shop. You can order dozens of her handmade cookies or just a few. Caroline rotates out seasonal flavors monthly and has a few regular options as well. With cookies like gingerbread and peppermint hot cocoa, it's hard not to want to try everyone!
Red Anchor Cajun Seafood Restaurant & Bar
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If you love boiled seafood of all kinds, you can create your boil pot at Red Anchor Seafood. You can choose from mussels, clams, crawfish, crabs, shrimp, scallops - the list goes on! If you're not into boiled seafood, they have a list of fried options as well.
Luna Bar & Grill
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For decades, Luna Bar & Grill has been a mainstay in downtown Lake Charles. So much so, they decided to expand the concept to downtown Lafayette. If you've ever been to the original location, you'll find the sister restaurant is an identical twin to the first location. The menu offers fun, relaxed drinks and celestial-inspired sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Favorites are the Remoulade Trio: a mix of crawfish, lump crab, and grilled shrimp, or the Mars: a cheesy turkey sandwich with provolone and olive mix.
Sweet Envie
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4302 Moss St, Lafayette, LA 70507
The second women-led bakeshop on our list is also black-owned! Sweet Envie offers sweet treats as well as baking supplies. So if you'd rather whip up your own cupcakes, you can still support this locally owned business. Choose from carrot cake, pralines, cheesecake, or petit fours. Sweet Envie offers her baked goods in larger quantities, so it's perfect for feeding a crowd or hosting a party.
Poppa's Fried Chicken
810 SE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70501
A new shop along the I-49 corridor, Poppa's Fried Chicken opened in late 2020 and is serving up freshly made wings, burgers, seasoned fries and poboys. While "fried chicken" may be part of the namesake, Poppa's burgers and sandwiches are where they shine. Try the Big Poppa or the Mac Tsunami, a double patty burger topped with gooey mac and cheese.
Huya Craft Coffee
1821 Chemin Metairie Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592
If you're looking for a spot to swing by in the morning for a quick cup of locally roasted coffee, pastries, macaroons or other sweets, Huya is a one stop shop. Huya serves up Reve Coffee paired with Bonne Vie Macaroons, house-made pop tarts, or gourmet toasts. Try the avo caprese toast: garlic cheese sourdough topped with avocado, tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.
Vestal Restaurant
The hottest new restaurant on the scene is Vestal, the brainchild of chef Ryan Trahan. Vestal is offering an upscale dining experience in a historic building in the heart of downtown Lafayette. It features American cuisine with a Southern flare: steak, seafood, and handcrafted cocktails. The bar incorporates the smoky, woodfire theme with many of their drinks such as charred garnishes and smoked syrups. Grab a seat at the bar to watch the magic happen in the open concept kitchen.
Brynn and Maia's To-Geaux
2700 N University Ave, Carencro, LA 70507
Don't let this gas-station adjacent storefront fool you. Brynn & Maia's brings the plate lunch concept up a notch. Forget oversized styrofoam, pinkies up. Featuring daily lunch specials like shrimp and grits, blackened catfish, red bean with smoked turkey and smothered oxtail rice and gravy, it's no wonder they sell out on a regular basis. Go early for the best selection.
Hideaway on Lee
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407 Lee Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501
https://www.hideawayonlee.com/
This newly renovated house-turned-music venue opened in the summer of 2020 and offers a spacious outdoor patio (perfect for social distancing), live music, a casual food menu, and specialty cocktails. Go for brunch or trivia night with friends.
Priya's J&J Indian Foods
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4807 Johnston St Suite L, Lafayette, LA 70503
Priya's, formerly known as J&J Indian Foods, gained her following at the Lafayette Farmer's Market and has opened a brick and mortar location on Johnston St. Priya's specializes in authentic Indian dishes, including curries with lots of vegetarian options.
Tchoup's MidCity Smokehouse
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117 S College Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
https://www.eatmidcitybbq.com/
If you're craving Sunday BBQ, this place smokes all their meats in-house from brisket to pulled pork and down-home comfort food sides. Try the mac and cheese and wash it down with a smoked old-fashioned.
Shawarma Guys
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2668 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503
A small, regional chain in New Iberia opened a third location next to Albertsons on Johnston Street in Lafayette. This fast-casual restaurant concept serves up Mediterranean eats.
Jane's French Cuisine
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618 E University Ave., Lafayette, LA 70503
Can't travel to Paris this year? A visit to Jane's may cure your French craving. They serve contemporary Parisian cuisine right in Lafayette. The menu uses high-quality, seasonal ingredients that focus on French classics with a modern twist. Perfect for a romantic dinner.
Taqueria El Mexicano
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110 Mimosa Pl Ste A Lafayette, LA 70506
Another new brick and mortar, Taqueria El Mexicano, started as a local food truck and has recently expanded. They serve up traditional street tacos, tortas, and tostadas. Cool off in the summer heat with a Michelada or margarita.
It seems like every week something new is opening its doors and giving South Louisiana residents an additional option to wine and dine. Whether you're looking to expand your palate or find a new haunt to add to your regular list of splurges, here's a list of all the recent restaurant openings.
Don't see your favorite new restaurant on this list? Click here and let us know!
Please note this is an ongoing list. Check back regularly for new additions!
GL's Mongolian Grill
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5741 Johnston St
http://www.glsmongolianla.com
Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
After a long line of restaurant closures surrounding the Acadiana Mall, diners are finally starting to get new options popping up. GL's Mongolian Grill offers fresh sushi and grilled options fit for diets from all walks of life. Their goal is to stay away from anything fried, giving diners a place to taste traditional Japanese dishes without the guilt.
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209 N. Morgan Ave (Broussard)
Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Just in time for primetime crawfish season, the Trappey family (of hot sauce and canned vegetable fame) has opened its doors on a brand new Cajun restaurant and boilhouse in the heart of Broussard. From piping hot mudbugs straight from a seasoned water bath to Cajun staples such as fried seafood, red beans and rice, and gumbo, Trapp's offers diners dishes steeped in a famous Cajun family's legacy with a relaxing atmosphere perfect for introducing visitors to Cajun country or relaxing with friends in their large, spacious outdoor dining area.
Royal Curry Indian Cuisine
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4510 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Suite J
Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 5 – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 5 – 10 p.m.
Sunday 12 – 8 p.m.
Royal Curry is the latest in a line of Indian restaurants that have popped up over the last few years. The restaurant brings an extensive, diverse menu that caters to diners from all walks of life and dietary beliefs. Not sure what to get? Visit during the lunch buffet and sample multiple dishes. They also offer both local and Indian brews to quench your thirst.
Hawaii Grill
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4510 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Suite E
Monday – Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Another recent addition to the Caffery Center, Hawaii Grill opened up and is serving up lunch and dinner influenced by Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine. From soups and salads to rice dishes and kid-friendly plates, Hawaii Grill offers an approachable and affordable place to grab a quick bite.
Mimi's Asian Cuisine & Thai Buffet
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607 Kaliste Saloom Rd
Monday – Friday 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Mimi's offers Asian cuisine and regular specials as well as a Thai buffet that lunch-goers can rely on to get them through the workweek.
Tula Tacos + Amigos
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Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
The newest venture by chef Colin Cormier and restaurateur Gus Rezende, Tula offers diners made-from-scratch-daily tortillas, and inventive takes on traditional tacos and sides. Their bar and outdoor areas are also great places to catch a football game and sip on a couple of craft cocktails that perfectly pair with the restaurant's menu.
The Brown Skillet
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Book Review: The Traitor by Jonathan Holt
Title: The Traitor (Carnivia Trilogy #3)Author: Jonathan Holt
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Release Date: May 7th 2015
Synopsis: THE RENDITION
An Italian Muslim has been snatched by the CIA. His crime: a plot to engulf Venice in flames.
Carnivia is awash with rumour and speculation. Have the CIA extradited an innocent man?
Holly and Kat must find the powerful men who truly run Italy. But time is running out to save their city.
THE ATROCITY will destroy it all.
The Traitor, sadly, is the last of the Carnivia Trilogy, which has been a fantastic series for me, and once again sees Kat, Holly and Danielle's lives drawn together on the streets of Venice.
The short and sweet of this review is thus:
If you like crime books: READ THIS BOOK.
One of the things I really like about this series its reality that it gives. Drawing in from a lot of current situations and political references...right down to all the talk of traditional venetian food and its names included throughout, that give it this life, like this is really happening in Italy, rather than a crime book that is just set in a modern location. I love the idea that I could go to Venice and walk past Kat (ha I think I've said that before..whoops), and indeed whenever I eventually get there this will be all I'll be able to think about…well that and Carnivia.
What a fantastic idea Carnivia is. Social media but in a twisted, contrived way, where Facebook meets World of Warcraft and meshes into this alternate reality of Venice that feels like it could be a thing, and something that people would completely embrace, and that in itself is scary. It also presented a fantastic (mental) image of Venice, and cleverly explored throughout the series a darker side to the way that people operate and behave through social media.
For some reason the 'threat' of the book (or rather the crime) here felt less…maybe for me it was the technical, coding nature of cyber terrorism and I'm just use to massive full scale old school crime, but it felt like this was more part of a bigger story than a focus.
But this could also be due to the layered nature of this series, following three individual but intertwining character plot lines that build not one, but three stories, all of which exist in their own frameworks but also blend very well. The Italian, the American and the recluse. Sounds like a bad pub joke. That's also why this book can't be pigeonholed into one crime framework because it gives so much in so many different elements; part crime thriller, part historical thriller, little splash of politics and then some Freemasonry to give it a little edge. Kat, and indeed Holy this time round were very strong female protagonist's, Kat that feisty woman with an edge, and Holy having to question again and again, pushing her limits and unleashing this new powerful woman. All characters developed through the series, and with such fluid writing I was flying through the book
Whilst I'm sad this is where Carbivia ends, I'm looking forward to reading more from Jonathan Holt who is a fantastic strong new voice in crime....read this series!
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Many people have heard of Nancy Schlichting, as she has been part of the fabric of the U.S. healthcare system for nearly 40 years. She has built a long and amazing career as someone who takes chances, makes unconventional choices and leads with her conscience. While her path to success wasn't always easy, she learned pretty quickly that "courage is the very best lever for professional success."
Nancy knew early on that she wanted to be involved in the medical world. She couldn't stand the sight of blood, so went down the administrative, rather than medical path, studying hospital administration at Cornell. She rapidly moved up the hospital management career path, but was stopped short, albeit briefly, in 1993 when she was chief operating officer of Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, and readying for her next move upwards. Instead, her CEO and the board of trustees received an anonymous letter saying in essence, "Congratulations on hiring a lesbian to run your hospital." She didn't get that promotion as planned, but she didn't let it stand in the way of her success.
Ultimately Nancy took over the CEO role at Henry Ford Health System in 2003. While she got to be the captain, the ship itself it was a bit of a disaster, listing severely from its incurred debt and the lackluster clinical quality it was delivering. Undaunted, Nancy led the system through an incredible turn-around which rapidly resulted in profitability and soon after in the receipt of the Malcolm Baldridge award for quality. Nancy stayed at Henry Ford for 17 years, but despite the demands of that role, she found time to sit on over 80 public and private boards, and to play a major role in the revitalization of the downtown Detroit. She also served on President Obama's Commision on Care, charged with understanding and improving the way that the Veteran's Administration's delivers care. She also, in 2015, authored a book called Unconventional Leadership, based on her experiences being a very outside the box leader at healthcare organizations of different stripes.
After many years of health system leadership, Nancy now continues to bring her style of leadership to the many organizations on which she serves on the Board, including Walgreens/Boots Alliance, Hill-Rom Corp., The Kresge Foundation, Duke University Health System, and Encompass Health. She is always thinking about how organizations can continue to get better and frequently serves as the ethical voice in the room, such as she did when she resigned her Board role at Michigan State as a result of the lack of transparency she perceived in the University's handling of the Larry Nasser case.
In this episode of TechTonics, Nancy talks about her background, her coming out story, and also her views on the future of health systems and the role of technology in changing their forward trajectory. She also admits to being just a little over-competitive when it comes to golf.
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The guild declines to disclose details of the settlement of the 2007 case over its failure to distribute so-called foreign levy funds, taxes collected abroad for members of the guild
William Yelles and Sharon Waxman | August 13, 2010 @ 4:51 PM
The Screen Actors Guild said Friday it has settled a case involving the distribution of foreign royalties, but would provide no details of the settlement.
The case filed in September 2007 by "Leave It to Beaver" star Ken Osmond alleged that the union withheld so-called foreign levy funds worth millions of dollars from him and other actors.
In response to an inquiry from TheWrap seeking details of the settlement, SAG declined to provide information beyond a statement from Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, deputy national executive director and general counsel:
"Screen Actors Guild is proud of its efforts to claim and distribute foreign royalties on behalf of our members. Since the inception of our program we have distributed more than $7 million in royalty funds to more than 70,000 individual performers that would otherwise have gone unclaimed and been lost to them forever. We are pleased to have reached this tentative settlement and will continue our efforts to distribute funds as quickly and efficiently as possible."
If confirmed, the settlement would bring to an end multiple lawsuits involving two Hollywood guilds, all over millions of dollars owed to both members and non-members that the unions declined to acknowledge. A suit brought against the writers guild was settled quietly last September.
The lawsuit brought against the Screen Actors Guild by actor Ken Osmond, a member of the guild who played Eddie Haskell on "Leave it to Beaver" in the 1950s, revealed the existence of a secret 2002 agreement between the studios and the guild.
The secret agreement granted the major studios half of the money collected abroad on behalf of actors from the sale of DVDs, blank VHS tapes and cable transmissions.
TheWrap has been following the case closely. Earlier, TheWrap discovered about $25 million in unpaid residual payments owed to members. The guild undertook a campaign to return that money within weeks of TheWrap's revelation. The sum had came to light when the guild was queried about the unclaimed residuals, brought to a reporter's attention by a SAG member, Eric Hughes. Hughes has challenged the guilds over allegedly missing foreign levy payments, and has been involved in resulting lawsuits filed against SAG and other guilds.
The Writers Guild of America quietly settled a class action lawsuit over unpaid foreign levies in August 2009, shortly after TheWrap published the full deposition of whistleblower Terri Mial describing how she was instructed to ignore checks written to writers, and shredded the related lists.
In September 2008. WaxWord, Sharon Waxman's blog that pre-dated TheWrap, published a long list of actors who were listed as being owed money by SAG. The guild claimed at the time that it could not find them.
From that blog post:
"Among the vast list of actors who have not claimed residual payments are some of Hollywood's most famous figures, both living and deceased.
Among deceased actors are: Natalie Wood, Richard Burton, Dirk Bogarde, Deborah Kerr, Lana Turner, Simone Signoret, Frank Sinatra, Robert Taylor, Tallulah Bankhead, Jayne Mansfield, Alan Ladd, Roy Rogers, Joseph Cotten and even the former president of SAG, Charlton Heston.
The also include comedy stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. They include Judy Garland, Myrna Loy and Clark Gable.
Two political titans are on the list: John F. Kennedy, who appeared in a documentary called "Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment," and his brother, Ted Kennedy."
Here's that full post, which preceded the guild's campaign to return the money.


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Minnesota angler lands muskie on his fishfinder's transducer
Javier Serna
// April 9, 2018
Maple Lake, Minn. — Spencer Ledwein was dangling a transducer down an ice hole, looking for crappies, when instead, a 50-inch muskie found him.
That's right, Ledwein iced a 50-inch muskie – not by hook and line, but via fishfinder transducer.
Ledwein, of Annandale, happens to be a muskie angler (his personal best was 43 inches), well aware that the season for muskies was otherwise closed.
He said the crappies had stopped biting on Sugar Lake in Wright County, prompting him to go hole-hopping in search of suspended panfish.
"I was on maybe my sixth hole," he said, noting that he was walking from hole to hole, dropping the transducer with a considerable amount of cord to account for about 30 inches of ice.
"The best I can describe it was it was like a 40-pound dumbbell pulling down on my cable," he said. "It almost got ripped out of my hand. I wanted to know what was on the end of my transducer."
He pulled as hard as he could, and about 4 to 6 inches of the transducer cord came up the 8-inch hole. Wedged down in the hole was the head of the fish, which would be measured at roughly a 231⁄2- to 24-inch girth, in video footage that's been making the rounds on Facebook.
But, thankfully, for Ledwein's sake, there were several witnesses on hand to vouch for this improbably story, though he said he's since heard of similar stories of muskies attacking transducers.
"I saw this big nose," said Scott Sypnieski, who was fishing that day and knew others in Ledwein's party, which included his brother Tyler, nephew Hank, and cousin Darin Dalbec. "I saw this giant fish in the hole. It was a pretty big nose."
Sypnieski originally contacted Outdoor News regarding the fish, which was caught March 21.
Added Dalbec, reached by phone: "He was saying, 'Oh my god!' I look over and I see him pulling this big head out of the hole. It was a big head. … It was the size of an ice cream pail. Barely fit up through the hole."
Most of the anglers – and there were more than a half dozen around – noticed Ledwein speaking in disbelief as he wrestled with the fish. He knew not to proceed to pull the fish out of the hole by the cord of the transducer.
"Once its head was in the hole, it wasn't going anywhere," Ledwein said. "It wasn't going to swim backwards."
Ledwein pulled the fish out of the hole by the gill plate and hoisted it up on the ice. Ledwein said there was no blood and he did not believe he did any damage to the fish.
"He was chomped down on it," Ledwein said of the fish's grip on the transducer, which is said to now bear teeth marks from the muskie.
But Ledwein thinks the transducer cord might have gotten tangled up in the mouth of the fish, and that might have been key to landing it, or otherwise the fish could have just let go. The cord escaped the ordeal unscathed, he said.
Ledwein said he did have experience with 50-inch muskies before, despite never hooking one. He'd netted one for his brother during the four years he's been muskie fishing, he said.
He said he was thankful there were other anglers around – and not just because it's a fish story that might otherwise not be believed.
"My cousin had a tape measure," he said, noting he was not carrying one.
Ledwein and Dalbec said they both were aware of other large muskies in the Wright County lake.
"There's a few," said Dalbec, who grew up on the lake, close to the spot where Ledwein landed the fish, which was promptly released after a couple of photos and being measured.
Ledwein said some folks on the internet have noted that he didn't catch the fish with a hook and line and that the fish was out of season.
All of that is true, Ledwein said, but it's not like he was attempting to catch a muskie with a transducer. It just happened.
"I'm guessing the fish had to be cruising by slowly or was sitting right at the hole," he said. "He heard that ticking or pulsating noise (of the transducer) and it must have just (ticked) him off or something. I must have put it right in front of his face."
Ledwein has decided to get a replica mount. His friend convinced him.
"My buddy said, 'You better get a replica made.' Something like this is never going to happen again," Ledwein said.


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Today's Courier Mail has got a light-and-shade piece that caught the Poll Vault's attention - whether or not our pollies are cut out for the catwalk.
Deciding who's hot and what's not on the campaign trail is Lindsay Bennett - organiser of Brisbane's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival, which is being held this week.
Bennett gives Deputy Premier Anna Bligh his vote for Best Dressed.
"I think her white suit is fabulous. She doesn't look too young or too old, she looks fashionable and comfortable."
But Premier Peter Beattie, Nationals leader Lawrence Springborg and Liberal leader Bruce Flegg failed to impress the style guru.
Apparently Beattie's "dated" and in need of a hair cut, Springborg's "conservative" and Flegg's stylist (yes, he has one) needs to shop for some new ties.
Undecided? Cast your critical eye over these recent pics.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Springborg.
If the polls are right, Lawrence Springborg will need to produce a super human effort over the next fortnight to knock Mr Beattie off.
Campaigning with the Bjelke-Petersen family in Kingaroy yesterday, Mr Springborg remained confident about the Coalition's chances but was steeling himself for a tough fight.
"As long as I don't come up against Lex Luthor with some Kryptonite I might be alright."
Last week Coalition campaign director Geoff Greene said the Opposition would take the fight up to Labor with a string of radio, print and television advertisements highlighting the Beattie Government's failure to address issues like health, water and road infrastructure.
So in the name of research, I flicked over from the ABC to the commercials in the hope of catching some election ads.
A glutton for punishment I may be, but to my surprise the Coalition's TV presence over the past week has been minimal at best.
I must have counted at least half a dozen pro-Labor ads during Channel Nine's broadcast of the Brisbane v Parramatta NRL match last Sunday - a game I imagine many Queenslanders would've had an interest in.
Yet to my recollection there was nothing from the Opposition.
And it seems I'm not the only one who thinks the Coalition's gone missing in action.
"I have not seen one TV ad for the Coalition in at least three days, and I do confess that I watch a lot of commercial television. I have not seen one ad since the "You can't govern Queensland" anti-Beattie one and that was days ago. I haven't even seen one during programs I thought the Coalition would use to market to conservatives, like Seven News, Law and Order or similar. In fact, it would seem that the Liberals aren't advertising at all. Driving through Indooroopilly on Saturday, a seat I think they are likely to win but certainly can't afford to be presuming is inevitably theirs, there seemed to be one of Ronan Lee's people on every street corner. Even the Greens were out there - in fact, rather cheekily right outside Ronan Lee's office. All I saw of the Liberals, on the other hand, was a rusty truck with an array of the candidate's (can't remember his name) posters on the back. It just seems like they've given up already, which is sad because an election isn't really an election without excessive and intrusive campaigning, pamphleteering and anti-whomever invective." - Grant in New Farm.
What do you think? Is the Coalition failing to get its message across or are you happy for your TV to be election free?
With his salary of $200,000 plus, it's probably safe to assume Premier Beattie hasn't holidayed in a caravan for a long time.
But Mr Beattie has noticed a decline in the number of state-owned parks and has vowed to do something about it.
It seems the parks have come under pressure from developers and grey nomads - those retirees who roam around the country on never-ending vacations.
And in the seaside town on Yeppoon today, Mr Beattie joked that after September 9 he may well be one of them.
"C'mon Mrs Beattie, this is where we'll be after the 9th of September"
Asked by a Victorian retiree if he was "on the winning track", Mr Beattie replied: "I don't know, you never know in this business. It's too close to call."
Liberal leader Bruce Flegg says he's back on track after a rough start to the campaign.
"I think the campaign is warming up very well. The focus on this campaign is the issues and there was some distractions from the issues with some minor and trivial things."
With his new media adviser in tow, Dr Flegg joined National Party leader Lawrence Springborg on the hustings in Emerald.
But Dr Flegg refused to say whether he'd undergone intense media training over the past few days.
"That is not what this election is about. It doesn't matter a hoot to the people of Queensland."
One person unconcerned with his image is National MP Vaughan Johnson.
"I do me own grooming and media training and I think you know that."
It may be a cliche but no election campaign is complete without the obligatory 'politician kisses baby' shot.
But today 16-month-year-old Jimmy didn't want a bar of Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg, in Emerald to outline the Coalition's plan to re-open at least 10 maternity wards across Queensland.
The toddler wasn't too fussed when Mr Springborg touched his toy keys either.


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Think back to when you last shipped something across town. Did you use UPS or another large parcel company to complete your delivery? Many people think that these shipping behemoths are their only options when it comes to delivery. While UPS is a top choice for overnight or multi-night shipping, there's a better option for…
How Fedex and Dropoff are Different
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When we tell people who we are and what we do, we sometimes get the question: "Doesn't FedEx offer same-day deliveries? How can you compete with a company like FedEx?"


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Wiyâshâkimî (fr. Lac Wiyâshâkimî, kri: Wiyâshâkimî; inuktitut: Allait Qasigialingat, dawniej fr. Lac à l'Eau Claire, ang. Clearwater Lakes) – jezioro we wschodniej Kanadzie, w północno-zachodniej części prowincji Quebec. Jezioro zajmuje powierzchnię 1383 km² i jest tym samym największym po jeziorze Mistassini naturalnym zbiornikiem wodnym w Quebecu. Położone jest na wysokości 241 m n.p.m. w odległości około 130 km na wschód od wybrzeża Zatoki Hudsona, na obszarze Tarczy Kanadyjskiej. Jezioro odwadnia rzeka Rivière à l'Eau Claire, która płynie w kierunku zachodnim i przepływając przez jezioro Tasiujaq uchodzi do Zatoki Hudsona. Lac à l'Eau Claire razem z jeziorem Tasiujaq znajdą się na obszarze planowanego prowincjonalnego parku narodowego Tursujuq.

Jezioro nosiło dawniej oficjalną nazwę Lac à l'Eau Claire ("Jezioro Czystej Wody") odnoszącą się do przejrzystości jego wód. Nazwą ta została zastąpiona 26 lutego 2016 obecną (Wiyâshâkimî), tradycyjnie używaną przez Indian Kri i oznaczającą "powierzchnię czystej wody". Dotychczasowa nazwa została zachowana w nazwie archipelagu wysp położonych wewątrz jeziora – Archipel à l'Eau Claire.

Kratery uderzeniowe
Jezioro ma kształt dwóch nieomal kolistych akwenów, połączonych licznymi cieśninami. Jego kształt wynika z tego, że jezioro wypełnia zagłębienia dwóch kraterów uderzeniowych. Powstały one na skutek upadku dwóch ciał niebieskich; postulowano, że utworzył je upadek podwójnej planetoidy w permie, jednak przeczą temu nowsze oceny wieku kraterów. Większy, zachodni krater o średnicy 36 km faktycznie powstał w permie, 290 ± 20 mln lat temu. Jednakże wschodni krater o średnicy 26 km utworzył upadek planetoidy o składzie chondrytowym, który jest obecnie datowany na 460-470 milionów lat (ordowik), a zatem ich sąsiedztwo byłoby jedynie dziełem przypadku. Pierścień wysp widoczny w zachodniej części jeziora również powstał na skutek uderzenia.

Przypisy

Jeziora meteorytowe
Jeziora w Quebecu
Kratery uderzeniowe w Kanadzie

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The duo bringing an authentic taste of South America
Bored of the themed restaurants posing as South American gaucho, Tomas Maunier and Robert Melman decided to give Britain a taste of the real Rio and Sao Paulo.
"No samba dancers, but the best cuts of meat and great wines," says Maunier. They opened their first Fazenda in Leeds back in 2010. "People said we were crazy when we launched outside London," says Maunier. "But we were doing something unique and within a few months, it was bustling."
They opened their second restaurant three years later in Liverpool, with its Manchester Spinningfields site following in 2014. The brand currently boasts a growth rate of 16pc.
But, that is set to skyrocket in 2018. "We are opening three Fazendas next year, starting with Edinburgh," says Maunier. Alongside the Fazenda concept, the pair has also created a pared down version, called Picanha, which has launched in Chester. The secret to Fazenda's success is that it has been designed for return custom, claims Maunier.
"70pc of our business is repeat clientele."
The only potential bump in the road is the possible ban on European workers. Maunier says: "We rely on both European and non-European labour, but we're not going to let anything affect our long-term growth plans."
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This is almost the same deal with Man of the Mountains, except this woman has some great sense of fashion. I found her photo portrait in a book about different Chinese ethnicities, and it's her clothes and jewelry that made me want to draw her.
I drew this as a practice, and I'm glad to say it turned out pretty well.
"You will always remember this as the day you almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow." It was a birthday present for one of my Pirates of the Caribbean fanatic friends.
I can't seem to find this man anywhere except the reference photo I used. All I know is that he's from a Times article and he's a climate change advocate, which is enough for me because honestly, global warming is a real thing we all need to accept.
I started this one in the middle of 8th grade. I felt like doodling, and the closest piece of paper was a watercolor paper. I started with the eyeball in the very center and then drew the second eyeball. At this time, I'd started thinking about what I could do with these two 'strategically' placed eyeballs, and decided to create a sort of abstract representation of a human. The eyeballs, nose, and mouth are all on what looks like flawless skin with a deep gash, and seemingly hovering above the paper. I meant to have this as the 'outer layer' of the person. The shapes are their emotions, and the ropes coming out of their mouth are their words.
I was browsing portraits one day, and I saw this man and his smile. I wanted to capture his happiness on paper. His joy, or so I imagine, comes from his carefree life as a tribesman in China.
My great grandparents were landlords in Mao China. Disclaimer: some people love Mao, some people don't, my family history just happens to be conflicting with the ideas of a communist China. If you don't already know, Mao's army went around the country killing landlords and other educated people, distributing their land to the less fortunate. My great-grandfather was spared, because, according to my dad, he was an extremely nice man. This summer (I drew this last December), I visited my dad's childhood home and my great grandparents, great great grandparents, and great great great grandparents graves in an extremely rural part of China, around two hours drive away from Sichuan. One of my dad's two brothers lives on a small family farm where the graves are. This family farm is only a small portion of the hills and hills and hills and hills of land that my ancestors worked hard to buy. To this day, the government hasn't given back our land. The photo that this drawing was based on was a grainy, and overall poor quality photo (although it was considered good for the period, and won a few photography awards). To keep my great grandparent's legacy, I decided a better quality version of that photo in a drawing.
1. What messages do you hope are conveyed through your art?
I like to do portraits. Even when I am just drawing a person, I enjoy capturing more than just representation of the person in my art.
2. Favorite piece you have ever made and why?
I think the portrait of the senior man is my favorite because I like how he is gazing at the viewer.
3. Why do you think art is so relevant in high school?
I like that I can just sit down and draw, with no deadlines. It's not stressful. You don't have to write essays in your art unless you want to :-).
4. Favorite media to work in and why.
Graphite, because I have had way more experience in it than any other style… painting… watercolors. I enjoy painting, but I haven't had as much experience with it.
Too many! Too many favorite books. I've read so many books that I just love.
This isn't a movie; it's a TV series- Sherlock on BBC.
Honestly, I like eating anything that isn't a vegetable.
I like eating pizza with vegetables on it, specifically with tomatoes, although they're technically a fruit.


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Equal Opportunity-Cum-Enabling Cell 2013-14
Annual Report of Equal Opportunity Cell Seminar on 'Stars Amongst Differently Abled'
On 4th January 2013 on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the inventor of the braille script for the visually challenged, ILS Law college inaugurated the equal opportunity / enabling unit for students with disability with a view to promote inclusion of students with disability in the mainstream. The main objective of the cell is to disseminate knowledge about laws and rights of Persons with Disability. Dr. Sanjay Jain is the Faculty Co-ordinator and Ms. Apoorva Misra (V B.S.L. LL.B.) was appointed the student co-ordinator of the Cell for the Academic Year 2013-14. This year too we have nominated two students Sagar Shetty and Rahul Mankar (III B.S.L. LL.B.) for the National Convention for Youth with Disabilities 2014, New Delhi. The main highlight of this year's activities of the cell was the event 'Stars Amongst Differently Abled'. Following is the brief report of the same.
On the occasion of 206th Birth Anniversary of Louis Braille conceived an innovative idea of organizing an event 'Stars Amongst Differently-Abled'. The college invited four outstanding visually challenged achievers namely, Dr. Mahesh Devkar, Head of the Department of Pali, University of Pune, Ms. Urvi Jangam, Teacher and Ph.D. Scholar in German, University of Mumbai, Ms. Neha Pawaskar, a mountaineer and adventure sports woman and last but not the least Ms. Manashri Soman, an upcoming singer and a Bollywood actor. All the four speakers lively interacted with the audience consisting of Faculty, ILS Law College, Able-bodied and visually impaired students across Pune city. Dr. Devkar emphasized on encouragement and support from the administration, Ms. Neha Pawaskar in her unique style narrated her experiences of climbing the Himalaya, she is the first visually challenged woman to have climbed more than 17000 feet. She said that being differently abled woman, life is a major challenge and emphasized on rehabilitation of persons with disabilities by promoting adventure sports among them. Ms. Urvi Jangam said that there are any no. of opportunities for visually challenged to engage in the profession as Translators by learning foreign languages like German. Ms. Manashri Soman, who has recently acted in the movie 'Rajjo' being only the first visually challenged woman thanked Mr. Vishwas Patil, the Director of the movie, and shared her experiences on the set.
The programme began with Saraswati Vandana and Garlanding of the photograph of Louis Braille by our Principal Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi. The same was followed by recital of poem by Mr. Ajay Adhiya (Adv.), Faculty, ILS Law College. Ms. Manashri Soman sang two melodious classical songs. In order to raise sensitization, a group of students performed a brilliant stage play the play was written by Sanket (student, Ist LL.B.) and directed by Adesh (student, Ist LL.B.). On this occasion, one of the students, Rahul Bhalerao (Vth B.S.L. LL.B.) also enlightened the audience about the life and work of Louis Braille.
Principal Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi congratulated Dr. Sanjay Jain, Faculty Co-ordinator, Equal Opprotunity cum Enabling Cell, Prof. D.P. Kendre, Co-ordinator, Student Welfare Department, all the other faculty mambers, the peer team of student volunteers of the Seminar particularly Ms. Apoorva Misra (Vth B.S.L. LL.B.) and Ms. Tapasya Parihar (IVth B.S.L. LL.B.) and all the student participants coming across the Pune to make this programme a grand success.
The college thanked the sponsors of the event for financial assistance, University of Pune and www.intellectualpost.com and Dr. Maneesh Machave.


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L'Aguascalientes Open 2011 è stato un torneo professionistico di tennis maschile giocato sulla terra rossa. È stata la 1ª edizione del torneo, facente parte dell'ATP Challenger Tour nell'ambito dell'ATP Challenger Tour 2011. Si è giocato a Aguascalientes in Messico dal 26 settembre al 2 ottobre 2011.

Partecipanti

Teste di serie

 1 Ranking al 19 settembre 2011.

Altri partecipanti
Giocatori che hanno ricevuto una wild card:
  José Enrique Hernández
  Eduardo Magadan-Castro
  Marco Aurei Núñez
  Carlos Velasco

Giocatori che sono passati dalle qualificazioni:
  Haydn Lewis
  César Ramírez
  Nima Roshan
  Manuel Sánchez

Campioni

Singolare

 Juan Sebastián Cabal ha battuto in finale  Robert Farah, 6–4, 7–6(7–3)

Doppio

 Daniel Garza /  Santiago González hanno battuto in finale  Júlio César Campozano /  Víctor Estrella, 6–4, 5–7, [11–9]

Collegamenti esterni

ATP Challenger Tour 2011


In a fast-developing and very competitive world, being creative is one of the ways to get you ahead of your peers.
To honor people who have delivered a stellar creative performance all over the world in their respective fields, American business magazine Fast Company has been releasing an annual list of the 100 most creative people in business since 2009.
"It was always important for me to be a strong person both on and off the court," Li once said.
Li, ranking 50 on the list, is the only athlete in the world to make this year's business-people-dominated list.
Before Li Na, Jay Chou, a famous Chinese pop singer, actor and director, appeared on the 2009 edition of the annual list.
At the top of this year's list, released on Monday, is Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al-Saud, CEO of the Saudi Arabian luxury retailer Alfa Intl.
Check out who else appears in the top 10 with Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al-Saud.
Reason for inclusion:For sharing people's secrets.
An athlete became the second Chinese person in five years to appear on the list of the 100 most creative people in business, according to American business magazine Fast Company. Guess who the athlete is!


Blade 200 QX, a full drone review!
The Blade 200 QX is not an ordinary drone. This device is potent. It is capable of performing acrobatics and is ideal for beginner flyers who are looking for a cheap yet, well-rounded RC quadcopter.
With a reasonable flight time, four powerful brushless motors, and three different flight modes trust us the 200 QX drone will never disappoint you. Though it may not look like it, this quad is agile and fast at the same time.
Nevertheless, if you want to know more about this powerful quad, no worries because we are here to help you.
In this Blade 200 QX review, we are going to take a closer look at what this quad has to offer. We are going to talk about its best features and some possible drawbacks.
Moreover, this review can also help you a lot in determining whether it is right for you or not. So, without further ado, let's begin this Blade 200 QX Review.
Let's take a look at the different features and specifications of this quad in a more in-depth outlook.
The majority of first-time or beginner flyers are often looking for a quadcopter that is easy yet safe to fly. Fortunately, the 200 QX provides.
One of the best things about this quad is that it is constructed using the newest SAFE technology. With the help of this technology, flyers mainly the beginners are less likely to crash their quad.
However, what exactly SAFE is? As what we mentioned a while ago SAFE means Sensor Assisted Flight Mode.
Even so, the SAFE technology can significantly help you when it comes to your quad's stabilization. It always comes in handy, especially when you are flying outdoors and there is wind.
So far, it is considered one of the best advantages of this quad for beginners.Wondering how this device performs? If so, then check out the video below.
Have you already read our article on how to build drones? If so, perhaps you are aware that a brushless motor has a longer lifespan compared to a brush motor.
Apart from its impressive SAFE technology which makes flying safer and smoother the 200 QX drone is also equipped with not one but four powerful 3000Kv brushless motors.
Since the Blade 200 QX is equipped with such powerful motors, you can be sure that it will last for a longer time. Even so, you can instantly fee how powerful the motors are the moment you get behind the controller or transmitter.
As what we said earlier, the 200 QX drone has three different flight modes. The benefit of having this feature is that you will be able to adjust the transmitter depending on your level of experience.
For instance, if you are a beginner or a first-time flyer you can set your drone's transmitter to a particular setting in which it is less sensitive.
On the other hand, if you are a professional flyer, it is highly recommended to set your transmitter to a more sensitive mode for additional maneuverability as well as control. Nevertheless, let's talk about the different flight modes in more detail.
3D Stability. This mode is specifically designed for an intermediate flyer.
Stability Mode. This mode is best suited for beginner and amateur flyers.
3D agility. Lastly, this mode is designed for professional and expert drone flyers.
There you have it the three flight modes that are featured in the Blade 200 QX. Nonetheless, if you want to push your quad to its maximum, then the 3D agility mode can help you a lot.
However, if you a newbie who is still learning how to fly, then it is best for you to opt for the Stability mode.
Cameras are handy especially for those who are looking forward to capturing aerial videos and photographs.
Though it doesn't equip with a camera, the 200 QX has sufficient power to hold an action camera notwithstanding of its size.
There are custom made cameras for this quadcopter you can purchase separately, for instance, a Mobiu or a GoPro.
This Blade 200 QX review will not be completed without talking about the flight time.
Considering the quad's powerful brushless motors, the seven minutes flight time of this item is indeed pretty good. Unluckily, for some the seven minutes flight time is not enough.
However, if you are one these flyers who want to have a longer flight time don't worry because you can overcome it with ease. How? Very simple, buy spare batteries for your quadcopter.
Two to three extra batteries will allow you to stay in the air longer. When it comes to the flight distance, this quad can go up to 300 yards away.
Another good thing about this powerful quad is that it comes equipped with super bright LED lights. Thus, if you enjoy flying your drone at night, then you are going to like the 200 QX.
With the help of these lights, you will not have a hard time looking for your device most especially the minute the sun goes down.
There is no doubt; it is one of the main advantages of owning this drone. Apart from being super bright, the LED lights are extremely durable as well.
In this section, we are going to talk about the drone's performance as well as flight. First and foremost, the 200 QX doesn't feature a GPS. Meaning to say, it will not be able to steady itself most especially when it is flying in the wind.
In addition to that, it does not come with a return-to-home function which is commonly seen in other quads such as the Eachine H8 Mini as well as Phantom 3 by DJI. Nevertheless, it is a stable flyer and very easy and smooth to fly.
This quad, on the other hand, flies indoors and outdoors. However, make sure not to fly it outside when there's a wind.
Generally, it requires minimal effort and time to learn how to fly this quad accurately. When it comes to the size, it is relatively bigger and heavier compared to the Hubsan X4. With the said, you should fly this quad in an area with more flying space. Keep in mind that it does not perform very well in constricted spaces.
Aforementioned, the Blade 200 QX is a big and heavy device. Even so, this product has a total dimension of 12.8" by 8" by 3.6" and weighs around two pounds.
In this part of our Blade 200 QX review, we are going to discuss the things that we liked the most about this quad.
It is straightforward to fly and fast.
Since its battery comes with plenty of "juice" which may help the powerful brushed motors, there is no doubt this quad is very easy to fly.
The 200 QX drone is only a few models out there which is capable of holding its own against the wind. Though, it views no chance against heavy wind gusts.
Finding parts for replacement is pretty easy.
Yes, you have read it right, finding parts for your drone has never been a hard task. All you have to do is search for the "Blade 200 WX Replacement Part" in several online marketplaces such as Banggood.com, Google, and Amazon.
Trust us; if you do this, you will get tons of results. On the other hand, the replacements are inexpensive, which is considered as an additional bonus.
One reason why this quad is quite popular is that it is accessible at a very reasonable price tag. It is inexpensive in contrast to what it provides.
Nevertheless, if you're planning to buy this quad without any idea regarding its price, you may think that it is costly.
Surprisingly, it is very affordable. Regardless of its price tag, this drone can cruise at a fast speed.
Flying at nighttime is a blast. However, no better quad can do this than the 200 QX.
Its inbuilt LED lights will allow you to operate at night and in dark areas effortlessly. Apart from that the LED lights also improve the device's aesthetic appeal.
Here, we're going to discuss some of its drawbacks as well as limitations.
It does not come with camera and transmitter.
Though you can attach your camera, the Blade 200 QX quadcopter doesn't come equipped with one if you purchase it online. Without a doubt, it is a big turn off to use and other people.
Apart from not having a camera the Blade 200 QX doesn't have a transmitter as well which is commonly present in most quadcopters these days.
It's a BNF or Bind-and-Fly quad. Meaning to say, you will have to bind your transmitter towards the 200 QX. That said, you will have to buy the quad separately.
Due to its white color, the Blade 200 QX quad might lose with ease especially if you're flying it during the day.
However, it is not a big drawback but it still worth considering before making a purchase. Regardless of this drawback, it is still a powerful quad that is very fun to fly.
How to Set Up the 200 QX?
Setting up the Blade 200 QX is very easy. You need to follow the steps accurately. To begin with, you have to pair your quad to the transmitter by following the instructions provided in the user manual. Don't worry because the manual has the exact procedures for every type of transmitter which will work on this quad.
On the other hand, for other transmitters, it is best that you talk to the company who made it.
After the pairing up process, bring your quad outdoor and set up. However, never set up your quad indoors no matter how small it is especially if it is the first time you're going to fly it.
Afterward, place the battery in the slot and connect it to your drone. After closing the tray, position your drone on an even and flat surface.
Then you have to wait for at least 10 seconds after installing the battery. Lastly, move around 4 feet away from your quad for safety reasons.
The Blade 200 QX is more powerful most especially when compared to other quads in it is size as well as price.
It provides the perfect balance of control and speed. Aside from that, all flyers of all level will enjoy flying it, thanks to its three different flight modes.
Most importantly, it is a skillful quadcopter but might double as a decent camera platform as well.
Hopefully, this Blade 200 QX review has helped you a lot in making the right decision when buying a quadcopter.


This week's "3 Questions" features Micah Perks, award winning author of What Becomes Us and other works. Ms. Perks lives with her family in Santa Cruz, California, where she co-directs the creative writing program and is a professor in the Literature Department at University of California, Santa Cruz.
Ms. Perks recently released her latest book – True Love and Other Dreams of Miraculous Escape, a collection of linked stories exploring the life-bending power of love through the lives of characters in progressive California.
Ms. Perks will appear at the Norwich Bookstore at 7 pm on Wednesday, October 17th to discuss her work with Peter Orner, author and Professor of English and Creative Writing at Dartmouth College. This event is free and open to the public. However, reservations are recommended as space is limited. Please call 802-649-1114 or email info@norwichbookstore.com to save a seat and/or secure your autographed copy of her latest work, True Love and Other Dreams of Miraculous Escape.
CS Lewis' Narnia series and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie series. I read both those series as a child and was completely, totally taken over by their worlds, one magical, one wilderness. I've been writing about the wilderness and about magic ever since. As a college student, I read Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson, and that book changed my writing life. I fell deeply in love with her surgical language and her vision of women and girls who reject domesticity.
Houdini! I know he was an escape artist, but he also wrote books. The first story in True Love is about Houdini. I have a major crush on him.
So many! To name a few: Florida by Lauren Groff, Archangel by Andrea Barrett, Wild Milk from Dorothy Press and Nothing Lasts Forever by Sina Grace.
As part of our mission to promote authors, the joy of reading, and to better understand the craft of writing, The Book Jam has paired with the The Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, Vermont to present an ongoing series entitled "3 Questions". In it, we pose three questions to authors with upcoming visits to the bookstore. Their responses are posted on The Book Jam during the days leading up to their engagement. Our hope is that this exchange will offer insight into their work and will encourage readers to attend these special author events and read their books.


I thought of this idea for an ultimate green salad a few months ago, but I knew it definitely needed to wait for now.
It's a simple idea. A green salad in which everything is green. I know it goes against the healthy eating principle of colorful meals, but it's a salad so I think it's ok.
I realized that all of my favorite things to put on a salad are in fact green. Avocados, thawed frozen peas, green peppers, green onions. To be honest I usually add other colored things (sliced carrots, diced tomato or red pepper) simple for the aesthetics. A big colorful salad does look a lot more appetizing. Like this one.
But there really are quite a few awesome toppings that happen to be green. And how perfect is that for St. Patrick's Day? An entirely green dish with no food coloring and no marshmallows. This ultimate green salad would be perfect as a side for either of our awesome recipes for Corned Beef.
As a crunchy topping, I was able to find green tortillas (spinach tortilla wraps) and I cut them into strips and baked them according to this recipe.
Prepare all toppings in small bowls and set up buffet style to let everyone make their own masterpiece.
To turn into a main dish, add cooked shredded chicken.
Limes, ranch dressing and avocados. Some of my favorite flavors combined into one amazing salad dressing or dip!


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On joining the programme, you will be expected to develop your own case study in order to improve your own practice now and in the future. You will take those skills with you into the workplace both during the programme and when you leave. How?
The six-month programme is set up along the 70:20:10 model. This means that a lot of the learning will be experiential, gained through the case study work.
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