Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross told federal ethics officials last November that he had gotten rid of all assets that he promised to divest as a member of President Trump's cabinet. But he admitted that was not true in a new filing released Monday, after Forbes reported that Ross made a false statement to ethics officials.
In the new filing, the commerce secretary said he had made a mistake. Knowingly making false or misleading statements to ethics officials is against the law.
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The sinking earth forces hundreds of people to evacuate an Indian temple city
Authorities in a Himalayan city in India halted construction and began relocating hundreds of people to temporary shelters after a temple collapsed and cracks appeared in more than 600 homes as the ground subsided, authorities said Saturday.
Residents in the city of Joshimath in Uttarakhand state say they have started noticing cracks in their homes, especially after flooding in the region in 2021. No injuries were reported as a result of the temple collapse late Friday, and people living nearby had left the area the day before.
Himanshu Khurana, the district administrator, said more than 60 families had been moved to government relief camps. According to media reports, this number is likely to increase to 600 families.
Television images also showed cracks in the roads, impeding vehicle movement.
Ranjit Sinha, the state's top disaster management official, said the immediate cause of the cracks "appears to be a faulty drainage system that caused water to leak under the houses, leading to them sinking."
The government will pay 4,000 rupees ($50) a month for six months to the homeless in Joshimath, a temple town of about 25,000 that sits at 1,890 meters (6,200 feet) and rains on key Hindu pilgrims as well as trekking circuits, he said Khurana.
Tens of thousands of devotees heading for Badrinath and Him Kund Sahib, key places of Hindu and Sikh pilgrimage, pass through Joshimath, 490 kilometers (305 miles) northeast of New Delhi. The huge influx of pilgrims and tourists has caused the city to grow exponentially over the years with massive construction of buildings and roads, which some experts have linked to land subsidence.
Construction activities that have been temporarily halted include the Chardham All-Weather Road, a federal government flagship project linking various Hindu pilgrimage sites, a project to set up rope-drawn carts to carry pilgrims and tourists at nearby Aula, and hydroelectric power stations.
The region has witnessed a devastating cloudburst – extreme rainfall in a short period of time – which led to the deaths of hundreds in 2013, as well as severe flooding in 2021. Experts say rapidly shrinking glaciers, partly due to climate change , is also another reason why the region is hit by repeated natural disasters.
"Between 2015 and mid-2021, at least 7,750 cases of extreme rainfall and cloudbursts were recorded in Uttarakhand. Such cases are damaging to Joshimath as they can increase the number of affected buildings, ultimately exacerbating the vulnerability of residents," said Kavita Upadhyay, a water policy expert who is now a research fellow at Oslo Metropolitan University's Riverine Rights project.
Upadhyay, who is from Uttarakhand and lives in the region, said unrelenting large-scale infrastructure projects as well as uncontrolled influx of tourists have also contributed to the sinking of the land.
"The slopes of Joshimath were formed from landslide debris. This means there is a limit to which a city can be burdened with buildings or disrupted by activities such as the construction of large infrastructure projects such as dams and roads."
A study by the Uttarakhand Disaster Management Authority warns that the construction involving boulder removal and hillside blasting will lead to severe environmental damage.
Last May, resident Meera Rawat was startled while cooking in her kitchen when she heard the gurgling sound of water flowing under the floor.
"That day I realized that something bad was going to happen in our city of Joshimath. In September I saw a small crack in the floor. In December it expanded and we left home," Meera said.
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Latest deficit talks end with a tense exchange
By Alan Silverleib and Tom Cohen, CNN
Obama walks out of debt ceiling talks
NEW: Obama vows to veto any short-term extension, even at risk to his presidency, sources say
Cantor, Boehner seek a short-term debt ceiling hike opposed by Obama
Moody's puts U.S. bond rating under review
The United States must raise its $14.3 trillion debt ceiling by August 2 or risk a default
Washington (CNN) -- A fourth straight day of negotiations intended to head off a possible government default ended on a tense note Wednesday, with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and President Barack Obama squaring off over the Republican's call for a short-term extension of the federal debt ceiling.
At one point, Obama said the political wrangling confirmed what the public considers to be the worst of Washington, according to Democratic sources familiar with the talks who spoke on condition of not being identified.
Multiple sources, also speaking on condition of anonymity, said Obama told the gathering that "this could bring my presidency down," referring to his pledge to veto any short-term extension of the debt ceiling. Sources say he vowed, "I will not yield on this."
The exchange concluded almost two hours of talks that failed to achieve a breakthrough. Another session -- the fifth in five days -- was set for Thursday, participants said.
Administration officials have warned that a failure to raise the current $14.3 trillion debt ceiling by August 2 could trigger a partial default. If Washington lacks the money to pay its bills, interest rates could skyrocket and the value of the dollar could decline, among other things.
The seriousness of the situation was reinforced when a major rating agency said Wednesday it would put the sterling bond rating of the United States on review for possible downgrade.
Moody's Investors Services said it had initiated the review because of "the rising possibility" that Congress will fail to raise the debt ceiling in time -- something that could lead to a U.S. default on its debt.
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Cantor, R-Virginia, told reporters after Wednesday's meeting that he proposed a short-term agreement to raise the federal debt ceiling, a position Obama has previously rejected.
"That's when he got very agitated and said I've sat here long enough -- that no other president -- Ronald Reagan -- would sit here like this -- and that he's reached the point that something's gotta give," Cantor said, adding that Obama called for Republicans to compromise on either their insistence that a debt-ceiling hike must be matched dollar-for-dollar by spending cuts or on their opposition to any kind of tax increase.
"And he said to me, 'Eric, don't call my bluff.' He said 'I'm going to the American people with this,' " Cantor quoted Obama as saying.
"I was somewhat taken aback," Cantor said. When he continued to press the issue, Cantor said, Obama "shoved back from the table, said 'I'll see you tomorrow' and walked out."
The Democratic sources provided a different take on the exchange, saying Obama cut off Cantor at the end after the Virginia Republican changed from a previously held position against a short-term extension of the debt ceiling.
Obama responded that he'd veto such a temporary measure, according to the sources, then went on to say that what was happening in the negotiations confirmed the worst of what the American people think about Washington.
According to the sources, Obama expressed frustration with the unwillingness of congressional Republicans to compromise and called on them to stop posturing and catering to their bases. He then ended the meeting, the Democratic sources said.
Obama has insisted on one deal that will raise the amount of money the government can borrow to sufficient levels to last through 2012 -- after his campaign for re-election. Cantor's call for a short-term agreement also could win the support of House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, an aide to Boehner said.
Democrats and Republicans remain at sharp odds over how to proceed. Obama has indicated a preference for a "grand bargain" that would save up to $4 trillion over the next decade through a combination of spending cuts, raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans and reforming politically popular entitlement programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
GOP leaders remain adamantly opposed to any tax hikes, arguing that increasing the burden on "job creators" now would derail what has already proven to be, at best, a shaky economic recovery.
On Tuesday, Obama said he cannot guarantee that older Americans will receive their Social Security checks next month if a deal is not reached.
"There may simply not be the money in the coffers to do it," the president told CBS News.
Testifying Wednesday on Capitol Hill, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned that failure to raise the ceiling would create a "major crisis" and be potentially "catastrophic" for the global economy.
Dems: American people will end up paying
Carney: Need to decide what bills to pay
House GOP slams Dems' plan
McConnell: 'Smoke and mirrors'
Republicans accused the White House of fear-mongering and failing to negotiate in good faith. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, said Wednesday morning that the administration is pushing for tax hikes now in exchange for illusory spending cuts later.
Specifically, McConnell claimed an administration official had only been able to identify $2 billion in spending reductions when asked what cuts the White House would agree to next year -- a tiny fraction of roughly $4 trillion in deficit reduction savings Obama has claimed he's interested in generating over the next decade.
"Republicans refuse to be drawn into this legislative trap," McConnell said, adding that the White House is "not serious about cutting spending or debt."
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney dismissed McConnell's complaint, calling it inaccurate and asserting that the president is willing to make deep spending cuts.
On Tuesday, McConnell unveiled what he characterized as a last-ditch plan to avert a default if negotiators can't reach an agreement. The Republican leader proposed three short-term increases in the amount the government can borrow while at the same time registering the disapproval of Congress for such a move.
McConnell's proposal would give Obama power to raise the debt ceiling by a total of $2.5 trillion, but also would require three congressional votes on the issue before the 2012 general election. The president would be required to identify spending cuts equivalent to each debt ceiling increase, though there would be no guarantee Congress would adopt the proposed cuts.
While some congressional Democrats promised to consider the plan, Obama has made clear his opposition to any short-term extension of the debt ceiling.
However, Cantor's statement Wednesday that no viable proposals have emerged was intended to show the McConnell plan had no chance of winning approval from the House, Republican congressional sources said.
Some conservatives are accusing McConnell of capitulating to the Democrats. The website redstate.com posted a story Tuesday with the headline: "Mitch McConnell Just Proposed the 'Pontius Pilate Pass the Buck Act of 2011.' "
In an interview Wednesday with Mandy Connell of WHAS radio, McConnell said his proposal was necessary because an acceptable deficit reduction deal was proving unattainable and the United States must avoid a default that would be "bad for Republicans."
"Given a choice between a bad deal and avoiding default, I choose to avoid default," McConnell said, adding that "if we were to go into default ... the practical effect of that will be to allow the president to make us co-owners of a bad economy."
He also said defaulting is "completely and totally unacceptable, and it's not going to happen."
After Wednesday's meeting, Cantor told reporters that "no one wants to rattle the markets."
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minnesota, unveiled an alternative fallback plan Wednesday, introducing legislation designed to ensure members of the military and holders of U.S. debt are paid in the event the debt ceiling isn't raised. Bachmann, a conservative tea party favorite and 2012 presidential contender, accused Obama of "holding the full faith and credit of the United States hostage so that he can continue his spending spree."
In response, Carney told reporters that Bachmann's proposal amounts to accepting a U.S. default on its obligations, rather than offering a serious effort to prevent it from happening.
"That's not a Plan B. That's not a solution," Carney said.
For now, it remains unclear at best whether the two sides will be able to reach any agreement. Cantor said that during Tuesday's negotiating session at the White House, Obama presented more details of his proposed cuts to entitlement programs. Republicans, according to Cantor, supported much of what they heard.
On Wednesday, Cantor reiterated GOP opposition to higher taxes and called on Obama to make public the details of what he is proposing in the negotiations "so that both Republicans and Democrats can make well-informed decisions about something of this magnitude."
Asked about going public with details of entitlement reforms being discussed, Carney told reporters that would run counter to the negotiating process and the principle that "nothing is agreed to until everything is agreed to."
At the heart of the Republican resistance is a bedrock principle pushed by conservative crusader Grover Norquist against any kind of tax increase. A pledge pushed by Norquist's group, Americans for Tax Reform, has been signed by more than 230 House members and 40 senators, almost all of them Republicans.
However, a letter to Obama and legislators Tuesday from leading business figures and associations urged them to put aside hard-line partisan positions in order to reach a deal.
"Our political leaders must agree to a plan to substantially reduce our long-term budget deficits with a goal of at least stabilizing our nation's debt as a percentage of GDP (gross domestic product) -- which will entail difficult choices," said the letter from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others known for traditionally supporting Republicans.
"Now is the time for our political leaders to put aside partisan differences and act in the nation's best interests," the letter concluded. "We believe that our nation's economic future is reliant upon their actions and urge them to reach an agreement. It is time to pull together rather than pull apart."
At the heart of Obama's call for more tax revenue would be allowing tax cuts from the Bush presidency to expire at the end of 2012 for families making more than $250,000. His plan would keep the lower tax rates for Americans who earn less.
Obama noted earlier this week he is not looking to raise any taxes until 2013 or later. He claimed he has "bent over backward to work with the Republicans" and not force them to vote on any revenue hikes in the short term -- a politically toxic move for the GOP's conservative base.
In exchange, Obama said, he wants to ensure that the current progressive nature of the tax code is maintained, with higher-income Americans assessed higher tax rates.
For his part, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner warned that time is running out. The secretary said he wants to see a deal to raise the debt limit and cut projected spending by the end of this week -- or next week at the latest -- so that Congress will have enough time to turn the deal into law.
CNN's Ted Barrett, Kate Bolduan, Jennifer Liberto, Dan Lothian, Jessica Yellin, Kevin Bohn, Deirdre Walsh and CNNMoney contributed to this report.


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December 23, 2020 By Tamsin Wright
Today we are looking at the best blended whiskey you can buy today. We've chosen something to suit every pocket and are confident you will find something perfect for your palate.
In our last whiskey article we reviewed the best whiskey glasses, now we need something to pour into them!
0.1 A Shot of History
1 The Best Blended Whiskey
2 Ballantine's Finest Blended Scotch Whisky
3 The Famous Grouse Smoky Black Blended Scotch Whisky
4 Monkey Shoulder Triple Malt Blended Scotch Whisky
5 Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Blended Scotch
6 Dewar's 15 Year Old The Monarch Blended Scotch Whisky
7 Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch
8 Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whiskey
A Shot of History
The 19th Century was when whiskies returned to popularity and this, in part, was down to the emergence of blended varieties. Scotland was where this resurgence would begin. In the early 1800s glass was prohibitively expensive so whiskey drinkers got into the habit of refilling their bottles at their local grocers. Over time, grocers would top up their casks with different single malts, often mixing those from a variety of suppliers or stills and serendipitously creating blended whiskey.
Fast forward a few years and canny grocers fine-tuned the malt whiskies they used and developed the blends into a consistent product. Those blends would gain a local reputation and fame and soon their popularity would spread. In 1830 a new type of still was invented by Irishman Aeneas Coffey which introduced the lighter whiskey – the grain whiskey – to the world. Grain whiskies soon became a staple of the blend recipes, their more delicate nature balanced the heavier malts. The modern blended whiskey was now ready to take the whiskey-drinking world by storm. Read on to discover our choice of the best blended whiskey.
From Grocers to Purveyors of Blended Whiskey
So many of the Scottish grocers' legacies live on today and indeed their names are some of the most well-known in the industry. Names such as Ballantine's, Teacher's, Johnnie Walker and Chivas Brothers are all brands that started out life from these humble high street beginnings.
The Best Blended Whiskey
You should know by now that we only choose the best for our review articles. Whiskies are no exception: we only recommend those we drink and love ourselves!
Ballantine's Finest Blended Scotch Whisky
Our first entry in the Best Blended Whiskies is this no-nonsense, wallet-friendly, blend from one of the most respected distillers in the world. Ballantine's is about to celebrate its 200th anniversary and it's a brand that's still as relevant today as it ever was.
While it's true that Ballantine's Finest is affordable, it doesn't mean that it's cheap and rough. Indeed, this whiskey is the culmination of many years' fine-tuning and evolution which has resulted in a superb fusion of milk chocolate, red apple and vanilla. Its nose introduces you to heather honey and mild spices before it finishes with a fresh and floral radiance. It's one of the milder whiskies and serves as a good introduction to the virgin whiskey drinker.
Ballantine's Finest can be enjoyed neat, on ice or in cocktails, it's a particularly versatile everyday whiskey. But which is best? We approve of the quote by their current Master Blender, Sandy Hyslop, "Stay true to your own taste, because the best way to drink Ballantine's is exactly the way you like it."
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The Famous Grouse Smoky Black Blended Scotch Whisky
Do you recognize it? After all it's one of the most popular whiskies on the market today. Initially known as 'The Grouse' this accessible Scotch dates back some 120 years and, in 1980 it made its way over here. This particular Grouse, the 'Smoky Black' was created in 2007 and is one of the newest blended Scotches on the market.
Famous Grouse Smoky Black is made from distiller's malt that has been smoked over slow-burning peat imparting a distinct smoky flavor profile with a warm, comforting aroma of dried fruit. Hints of cloves and aniseed give way to a long, sweet and smoky finish. Its appearance is a more russet color than your typical whiskey and we find this rather enticing to pour. This splendid drop of whiskey is 80 proof.
Monkey Shoulder Triple Malt Blended Scotch Whisky
Hardly a day goes by without someone asking us about the name, so let's address that first! In the early days, malt whiskey making was physically demanding and a common repetitive strain injury would make a man's arm dangle lopsidedly. In silhouette, this gave the malt man a rather monkey-like appearance and the name stuck.
The brand, Monkey Shoulder comes from the stable of family-owned William Grant & Sons. But, unlike the serious flair of its parent, Monkey Shoulder delights in a playful, mischievous outlook, aimed at introducing a new generation to the pleasures of whiskey.
Monkey Shoulder is all about the mixing, giving it a flexibility that drinkers love. The internet abounds with Monkey Shoulder cocktails. But this doesn't mean it's not a terrific whiskey in its own right, it's great neat or on ice. It has an energy and richness that is alive with fruity aromas and overtones of vanilla. This Speyside Scotch is a 100% malt blend giving it a creamy delivery. It's finish is quite spicy and we're sure there are hints of peppermint in there too! Monkey Shoulder is 86 proof.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Blended Scotch
Johnnie Walker is a byword for fabulous Scotches that are known the world over. Their Black Label is one of their most popular sellers and ranks near the top in global sales. Its popularity is well-earned, and we think this blend is close to perfect thanks to its vibrant blend of over 40 whiskies that manage to deliver subtlety and complexity.
From the very first pour you'll pick up on its daring burst of fruits and a whisper of sweet vanilla. Your first sip will be a warming adventure of sweet fruits, creamy toffee and spice. Its finish is undeniably smoky and lingers pleasantly.
In our opinion Johnnie Walker's Black Label works equally well neat, with ice or with a little water. It does lend itself to a few cocktails, particularly those with ginger, lemon or lime. This enjoyable whiskey is 80 proof.
Dewar's 15 Year Old The Monarch Blended Scotch Whisky
Dewar's is another popular Scottish brand with an amazing family heritage and a good range of high-quality whiskies. The 15 Year Old Scotch is the invention of award-winning Master Blender Stephanie Macleod's work. She has taken rare, vintage single malts and single grain scotches to produce a sweet, light blend with a velvety finish.
How whiskies are aged is key to their eventual flavors and aromas. Typically they are aged in oak casks and often many years old and have been the home of other spirits, all of which go towards the final blend's taste. Dewar's 15 Year Old uses a double-ageing method and oak casks for their unique flavor. This classy whisky is 80 proof.
With each sip you will experience notes of honey, toffee and a hint of floral. While we enjoy our Dewar's neat it is a gift for mixing and we especially like the light and fruity elderflower highball!
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch
When it comes to the best blended whiskey, no list would be complete without another foray into Johnnie Walker's extensive catalogue. This whiskey is the very special Blue Label Scotch, the one you reserve for those remarkable occasions and New Years'.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label won Gold at this year's International Wine and Spirit Competition, well-earned because of its depth of flavor and use of the rarest whiskies in its blend. The Striding Man brand says that only 1 in 10,000 casks of vintage reserve whiskey are good enough to go into their Blue Label. All we know is that its unique flavor and sensory experience easily make it one of our top recommendations.
What should you expect from this top end whiskey? Well, sip it slowly and let it linger before swallowing and you will experience balanced notes of dark chocolate, hazelnut, hints of grass and ginger which evolve into a homely mix of spices, soft smoke, floral and honey finish.
Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whiskey
We conclude our list with the incomparable Chivas Regal Royal Salute. Why the name 'Royal Salute' and what's special about '21' we hear you ask? In the UK, a 21 Gun Salute fired by cannon is used to mark royal occasions and act as tribute to Queen Elizabeth. Chivas Regal Royal Salute was launched on Her Majesty's Coronation Day back in 1953.
Aged for 21 years in oak casks this extraordinary blend is then bottled in beautiful, hand-made porcelain flasks that make them stand out among their peers. Going that bit further is the Chivas Brothers' mission. And not just in their whiskey but also their presentation. The porcelain flasks are made of Cornish clay that are naturally air dried for almost a week before receiving two glazes for color and protection.
One thing we love about Chivas is their push for sustainability in the distilling process. 90% of the water they use is recycled and this equates to an eye-watering 12 billion gallons a year!
Ok, back to the whiskey; and isn't it amazingly extravagant? Perfect for gift giving to your nearest and dearest or as a treat to yourself. Chivas uses only mature and rare grain whiskies to compose their blends. The Royal Salute is an exemplar of the brand and exudes complex and thought-provoking fruity and smoky notes that develop into something rather nutty. On the tongue, it's an altogether warm, velvety sensation that reminds you of its luxurious nature. This premium whiskey is 80 proof.
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Bustle/ 13 Women Describe The Childhood Food That Helped Shape Their Identity
13 Women Describe The Childhood Food That Helped Shape Their Identity
ByNatalia Lusinski
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When you think about your childhood, you may have stronger memories of certain foods more than others. For instance, maybe you had your mom's chicken noodle soup every Friday night, or your dad's signature tacos. Then again, there were also your grandma's chocolate chip cookies that she'd make just for you. No matter what foods come to mind, you probably have a childhood food that helped shape your identity.
"Food shapes the identity of people's whole life experiences because it's a bonding ritual between families, friends, and communities," KJ Landis, nutrition educator and personal wellness and life coach, tells Bustle. "There are so many public and private rituals surrounding food, whether they're religious, cultural, or centered around family traditions."
Landis has fond memories of her mother, Mama Hilda, making Hungarian pastries filled with nuts, jams, or poppy seed paste, and the fragrant smell filling the house. She says her mother used to say that baking was a science and cooking was an art. "She used to put club soda and 7 Up in the dough to make it rise and be flakier than the other mothers' pastries (that was her secret for winning the baking contests at the school fundraisers during the years)," Landis says. "People came to donate to the school just to enjoy the baked goods my mom provided with love."
Below, Landis and other women describe the childhood foods that helped shape their identities. Maybe you'll be able to relate, or maybe their stories will bring back memories of your own.
1. Vivian, Early 40s
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"Mine is duk gook (rice cake soup). With the holidays upon us, I cherish and revel in Korean comfort food, as it helped define my childhood and identity as a first-generation Korean-American. My mom would prepare a rice cake soup called duk gook (떡국), traditionally eaten on New Year's Day. Duk gook is a comforting soup made of gelatinous oval-shaped rice cakes incorporated into a rich broth with slices of flank beef steak, eggs, sesame seeds, and garnished with strips of toasted seaweed.
We would celebrate with a piping hot bowl of duk gook, both on the Gregorian New Year (January 1) and on the Lunar New Year, which falls on a different day each year. By observing two New Years, we would be celebrating two cultures and, in a sense, yin and yang. Also, New Year's resolutions would be written down, alongside a Korean game of Yut Nori (윷놀이), traditionally played on New Year's Day. Eating duk gook with family is a continual reminder of where I came from, and a celebration of what is to come in the New Year."
2. Katie, 28
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"Apple pie from scratch has always been a childhood food that has shaped my identity. On Thanksgiving, when I was around 10 or so, my dad and I used to make homemade pie dough and roll it out on the kitchen counter — we would cut up the Granny Smith apples and peel them and everything. One day, when I have my own children, I would love to pass on the tradition of making homemade apple pie on Thanksgiving morning."
3. Varda, 57
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"I'd have to say that schmaltz [rendered poultry fat] and its byproduct, grieben (or cracklings), had a huge impact on forming my Jewish identity. Goose or chicken fat is for diehard Ashkenazi cooks — and the smell and flavor are incomparable. As a kid, I'd sneak the hot grieben from the strainer if my mom dared to turn her back on me, and gobble them down guiltily; there is nothing on Earth as delicious as that. When you cook schmaltz, it perfumes your home and the odor sticks to hair, skin, and clothes. I always laugh and hold my hands out to my husband — 'Jewish perfume,' I say. When I taste any dish prepared with schmaltz, or eat it spread on matzo, I'm right back in my childhood; right back in my Jewish childhood."
4. Jennifer, Early 40s
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"My mom's cheese sauce helped shape my identity into a woman who knew that making things was possible in any context. My mom's cheese sauce was the opposite of boxed mac and cheese, though we ate that, too! But I felt that learning to make Mom's cheese sauce was a nod to both homemade and independence.
It had fresh ingredients, but is also not complicated or time-consuming! What I love thinking about is how it connected us as a family, and now, connects generations. I also love the idea that what we made nourished us and made us happy to gather at the table and share our day. I still make it for my family today."
5. Jacqueline, 23
"As a child, the food that most shaped my identity was rice and beans that my mom and grandmother made for my family every Sunday night. Growing up in Staten Island, New York, most of my friends were from Italian backgrounds, and each Sunday they had macaroni or spaghetti for dinner; I knew I was different because my family made rice and beans instead. At first, I was averse to eating them because I hated feeling different, but over time, I started to become more and more proud of my Hispanic heritage. Now, as an adult, I crave my mom's rice and beans and beg her to make them when I visit home. It feels like I'm connecting with my soul!"
6. Jami, 40-45
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"There are a few foods from my childhood that have helped shape my identity. I grew up in a home with an atmosphere that was very calm, caring, and loving; we ate lots of pasta, and homemade chicken noodle soup was our favorite. I also drank chocolate milk (Nesquik) a lot. I have found that even as a mother of seven, I resort to that same chicken noodle soup and chocolate milk as my comfort foods. They also tend to be the ones that I resort to when I am feeling the desire to comfort one of my children with food."
7. Lisa, 49
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"Pork chops sizzling in an iron skillet, handmade chicken dumplings simmering, and waking to the sweetness of an orange Danish baking to a perfect golden brown are all representations of deep love for me. One whiff, or even a thought of these morsels, sends me back to my grandmother's kitchen — the lessons she taught me about love and life and connection that have shaped me and served me in every way are such gifts. Hopefully, we continue serving these dishes — paired with the wisdom — to the next generation, in hopes that they will do the same."
8. Angie, 32
"During my childhood, making everything from scratch helped shape my identity. My mother was born and raised in Central America, where they don't believe in frozen or canned food. So, now that I became a first-time mom, I have a super hard time giving my one-year-old any of those ... Chicken soup is a ... major one; growing up, we never used store-bought chicken broth. We had to boil the chicken carcass to make our own broth and add it. Another random one I remember is orange juice. We never bought orange juice at the store; my mom bought oranges and would make a pitcher with her old school juicer so we could have it for breakfast every morning."
9. Hollis, Late 50s
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"I learned how to make Hollandaise sauce when I was about eight years old. My mother didn't know how to cook until she got married and started having children, and then she threw herself into it. She began taking French cooking classes in her 30s, and my siblings and I were her willing guinea pigs, along with my dad. My mother served the sauce to us with artichokes, and there was something about that creamy, buttery, lemony taste that none of us could get enough of. As my mom used to say, 'You could put it on crushed glass and it would still taste great.' ... I've never been a great cook — I'm competent at best. But my mom's early introduction to her children of interesting, unique, and flavorful foods had a major impact on me. I love and appreciate good food, and try to make mine as wonderful as my mother did."
10. Arielle, 28
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"Growing up in Miami, I'd wake up and go into the pantry, trying to stifle the loud crinkle of the plastic bag so no one would hear me. I'd pull out a handful of cashmere-colored Cuban crackers, grab the full-fat Philadelphia cream cheese from the fridge, and do my best to slice off a chunk of guava paste without getting my fingers all sticky. It must have been my dad or my abuelo (grandparent) who taught me how to stack them on top of each other, and as we grew up and my parents divorced and our family's identity slowly slipped away, this little sandwich stays in my memory as defining a piece of my history. ... Whenever I think of my identity, I think of crinkly bags and sticky fingers, my first reference for my Latinidad, and all that would come and all that would be lost."
11. Rachel, 41
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"I grew up in a very healthy household. Money was so tight, my mom managed our expenses through whole foods so we wouldn't get sick. It worked. I grew up feeling 'deprived' from normal processed food — we ate oatmeal for breakfast, sandwiches from homemade bread (my mom ground the wheat to make her own whole wheat flour) for lunch, and ate casserole dinners or combinations of rice, ground turkey, beans, or legumes. My mom also made cookies and sweetened them with honey — they were like rocks! (You could hurt someone if you threw them.) ... Although I grew up feeling out of place with the food I ate (watching my friends eat Twinkies at lunch), it's influenced me today, as well as my family's eating habits and the way I cook meals. For instance, if I am running short on time, I'll nuke a yam in the microwave and mash it up for my kids with a little butter and cinnamon. Feeding them unprocessed food gives me a deep satisfaction and I believe it's helped me stay strong mentally and physically."
12. Brianne, 39
"After arriving home from the grocery store, my mother would rip open a package of raw ground beef, grab a handful, sprinkle it with salt, and then offer it to my six-year-old self. I'd munch on it while she repeated this process for herself, the two of us standing in the kitchen enjoying our little tradition.
I attribute my fearless, impulsive nature to this childhood experience, not to mention my incredible lust for red meat and salt. I don't flinch at anything as an adult. Case in point, I just quit a job I held for 12 years to completely change industries and began working for myself, which has since evolved into building a media startup. I'm living off my 401(k), brazenly taking action, and moving forward each day; I am happily munching on the rawness of the unknown."
13. KJ, 53
"My parents were the children of immigrants from the former Soviet Union, Hungary, and England. My mother (Mama Hilda) always used to make us five kids help her carry down the largest wooden cutting board from the attic; it had a lip which made it grasp the edge of the table. She would use it for making Hungarian pastries; Mama Hilda learned this from her mother and grandmother. The pastries were like rugelach or Hamantashen, some small Jewish flaky pastries filled with nuts, jams, or poppy seed paste. I used to love helping roll out the dough on the giant weathered wooden board — the flour would fly, we would put loud jazz on the radio, and have a ball! Then, we would spread the fillings out and make the scroll-shaped pastries. Ah, the aroma the whole house was consumed in! So, yes, Hungarian pastries are the food that defined my childhood identity."
As the women above prove, certain foods from childhood can definitely play a part in shaping your identity. And, luckily, you can continue to make these foods to bring you back to the memories they represent.
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The Many Mysteries Between The New York Mets and Their Draft Pick
Dan Bahl Published: August 4, 2021
It's official: the New York Mets and Kumar Rocker are no longer a couple.
It's hard to say exactly why the New York Mets failed to sign their first round draft pick, electric Vanderbilt hurler, Kumar Rocker. The team originally had offered Rocker a $6 million contract, following which they conducted the routine physical examination. Then, all of a sudden, the offer was no longer the aforementioned $6 million, but rather $4.74 million. This lower figure is, in essence, the minimum dollar amount that a player selected 10th overall can make.
Understandably, Rocker was set on the original offer, and neither of the sides budged in their demands. As the deadline on Sunday passed, their tumultuous relationship came to a close.
What remains unsolved, however, is why the relationship deteriorated so suddenly. Rocker's agent, the notorious Scott Boras, told ESPN the following:
"Kumar Rocker is healthy according to independent medical review by multiple prominent baseball orthopedic surgeons." -Scott Boras on Kumar Rocker
As far as I've seen, there have been no reports to the contrary. Boras continued that there was "no significant change" in MRIs done this year, versus MRIs done in 2018. So, if it's not injury-related, then why couldn't the sides come to an agreement? It's unfair to speculate about a young pitcher and young man like Rocker without evidence, but something seems off.
What did the Mets find that made them retract their higher offer? What were they hiding from?
We may never know that, but we do know this. The Mets will receive the 11th overall draft selection in 2022, which essentially serves as a do-over for the team. Rocker, meanwhile, has elected not to return to Vanderbilt next season, and will instead search for an home in independent professional baseball in order to be draft-ready for 2022.
For now, those are all the answers we have.
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The Philippine government has given the green light for the proposed P4.7 billion Bicol International Airport project to proceed. The Department of Budget and Management recently released a Multi-Year Obligational Authority to the airport development project of the Department of Transportation and Communications.
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A Multi-Year Obligational Authority is typically issued by the Department of Budget and Management to permit agencies to enter into multi-year contracts for foreign-assisted or locally funded projects. The proposed airport is to be developed in the Albay province of Bicol with targeted completion slated for 2016.
When the new airport is finished, it will provide the Bicol region with efficient, safe, and dependable air transport infrastructure that satisfies both international standards and best practices. The new airport will replace the ageing Legazpi Airport that currently suffers from routine cancellation of flights due to weather related issues.
It was announced in 2012 by the Civil Aviation Authority that the smaller Naga City airport located in Pili, Camarines Sur, would have equipment installed in order to handle night-time operations. However, nothing has been installed to date. Both airports in the region are currently inadequate for serving the needs of Bicol and the growing tourism in the area.
The Department of Budget and Management has already released P150 million of the P4.7 billion for the airport development project under the General Appropriations Act. P2.1 billion was spent between 2007 and 2012 making preparations for the development including earthworks, access road construction, preliminary engineering, and right-of-way acquisition.
According to Budget Secretary Florencio Abad, the government intends to complete the airport before the next Presidential election. "The DOTC will finish the construction of the new Albay international airport by the end of President Aquino's term," said Abad. "Improvements like this will help further economic development in the Bicol region."
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Bakit sa lawak ng lupaing tinirikan ng Bicol International Airport ay wala man lang taxiway na kahilera ng runway, yung daan papuntang magkabilang dulo ng runway?
Another "international" airport with no international flights
^^An international airport doesn't necessarily mean it should have international flights. It's an airport with INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
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Lee - Rickerson Addition to Shepherdsville
In September 1903, W. C. Herps drew plans for an addition to the west side of Shepherdsville. The lots extended westward from Abbott Street (formerly known as West Street) and lay between an extension of Third Street on the south to the county road to Bullitt's Lick (now Highway 44 W), and included land that belonged to J. I. Rickerson and W. T. Lee.
The image shown here is based on those plans. The original plans may be viewed at the County Clerk's office in the T. C. Carroll Plats cabinets.
The unnamed passageways on the drawing were designated as alleys.
W. T. (William Thomas) Lee was a local stockman who owned a large portion of the land west of this addition, extending from Salt River northward to the Blue Lick Pike. J. I. (John Isaac) Rickerson was a well-known carpenter who owned several other lots in Shepherdsville.
The Google map below shows the area where this addition is located.
If you, the reader, have an interest in any particular part of our county history, and wish to contribute to this effort, use the form on our Contact Us page to send us your comments about this, or any Bullitt County History page. We welcome your comments and suggestions. If you feel that we have misspoken at any point, please feel free to point this out to us.
The Bullitt County History Museum, a service of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is located in the county courthouse at 300 South Buckman Street (Highway 61) in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The museum, along with its research room, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday. Admission is free. The museum, as part of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization and is classified as a 509(a)2 public charity. Contributions and bequests are deductible under section 2055, 2106, or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code. Page last modified: 08 Sep 2018 . Page URL: bullittcountyhistory.org/bchistory/Lee_rickerson_addition.html


COUNTRYWOODSMOKE – Rubbing us up the right way !
We're delighted to be road-testing some of the best BBQ rubs to hit the UK market this year and all on UK BBQ Week (28th May to 3rd June 2018 ). If you're not familiar with Marcus Bawdon, then you certainly should be.
We've written about Marcus before, when we learned a thing or five on his inspiring BBQ course last year. It was last year Marcus spoke about his rubs and how he was on the lookout for a distributor. Well all those months down the line and low and behold the dream is now reality. Ours arrived in a delicious Marcus themed box from Veg In A Box with a selection of ready to rub meat and stunning vegetables and fruit.
We spent last weekend road testing the rubs and they're absolutely delicious. We have a restaurant La Petite Bouchée based here in Devon and wood smoked chicken on the menu this month. The House Rub was perfect for it with many Provençal herbs included in the ingredients. It also has a zingy, slightly lemony overtone and the guests who had ordered the chicken gave it the big thumbs up. Not only do the rubs taste good but the packaging is beautiful too. Strong familiar branding, classy, easy to open pouches, so all in all the whole package.
On Bank Holiday Monday as we sizzled in the heat, we BBQ'd some Bavette steak from our local butcher with a liberal dusting of the Mocha Rub and it was absolutely stunning. The explosion of flavour in your mouth just kept going. Coffee, Chocolate, Chilli, Cumin all of which are all best mates with beef. They are the perfect partners. Marcus is a real alchemist and one of the reasons I like him so much is like me he loves to create unique flavours in his kitchen.
So what of the man himself?
Marcus Bawdon is a very busy man, it's summer season and Marcus is all over the country demoing the mighty Traeger pellet grills all over the country as well as dealing with the demand for his exciting new rubs. We finally caught up with him and asked him about his rubs….
Marcus, what's the story behind these spectacular rubs? – Mocha Rub was me looking at flavours that worked well with dark beef… I wanted yo come up with something to go on short ribs especially…so I backed out some of the flavours that go in a good chilli…coffee…dark chocolate… cumin…chipotle… The house rub was just me toying with flavour combinations that would work well with most things…I wanted a bit of heat..a bit of sweet and a bit salty…I balanced out the flavours for my palate as I find a lot of US rubs too salty or sweet. I teach people on my basic class to make a version of this rub and how to balance a rubs flavour and work with the best ingredients go give the right flavour profile that works with smoke.
The rubs are another successful strand to your already growing BBQ business, CountryWoodSmoke, you built this business from scratch, how has that been? It's been a lot of work…but I love it. I've tried to find ways of building a business that fit with my life and my day job in the oil industry…but it's not always straightforward to turn your passion into a business.
Where can we all get hold of the rubs?
We loved coming to UKBBQ school – what happening this year?
Probably the same as last year… the demand has been high…but happy with one or two classes a month…for me it's about getting the word out about how wonderful cooking outdoors can be.
So the big question is are their plans for anymore products?
Yes sauces… I hope to get a dirty baste.. a lovely mix of garlic and herbs… a bbq sauce and a special Chimichurri… exciting times.
Exciting times indeed. You can definitely put me down for a job lot of the Chimichurri, its the best i've ever tasted !


TriMet is releasing its findings from its review into operations during the intense Halloween rainstorm, along with changes we are making – including steps already underway – to prevent a reoccurrence. More than two inches of rain fell in downtown Portland in just a few hours. The heavy rain, along with falling leaves and other debris, led to clogged drains, standing water and flooded streets.
The rapidly deteriorating conditions led to challenges: MAX trains had difficulty climbing the grade on SW 5th Avenue, traffic signals went out at 2nd and Morrison, cars were crossing into the restricted trackway along Interstate Avenue to get around stalled autos and water levels beneath the Morrison Bridge rose to the highest level in our 30-year history.
Our focus was to keep service operating, but the conditions required us to take a different course of action. Our findings demonstrate the need to improve communications, protocols and procedures. We have learned from this incident and are implementing changes to improve our operations during emergencies and in our daily operations.
Communication from rail operators and field supervisors to the Command Center and between field operations and management was not precise regarding the fast-changing weather conditions and unprecedented rapid water accumulation.
The Train Order, which advised rail operators that if there was standing water they should reduce operating speed to 10 MPH, did not provide enough guidance for operators as conditions rapidly worsened. No updated Train Order was issued to better address the worsening conditions.
"Stop train if you observe any standing or moving water above the rail.
There are no specific rules or pertinent Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) that precisely describe acceptable standing water levels that trains can safely travel through. Rail operators continued to operate trains as directed by the Train Order. However, the Train Order should not replace rail operators as the eyes and ears for the Controller. They must work together to understand changes in the operating environment.
Notwithstanding rules and procedures, errors in judgment and imprecise communication occurred that resulted in trains traveling through high water levels when service should have been halted.
Many areas in the city were impacted by high water. As a result, the Command Center experienced long wait times on the telephone when requesting assistance in pumping of standing water.
While the section of Right Of Way (ROW) beneath the Morrison Bridge is a low area, no one can recall impassable water levels in our 30-year history of operating light rail.
Only one rail supervisor was assigned to the most affected area. That supervisor's area of responsibility extended from Gateway to the CBD and up to the Expo Center.
Supervisors are equipped with camera technology. Photographs could have been sent directly to Control, which would have provided greater information to Control and Field Operations management.
Radio communications between operators and the Command Center are handled by controllers who cover a specific territory. Operators do not hear all of the messages delivered on the various channels.
With the help of outside expertise, the General Manager's office will have oversight of the actions listed below. While a complete assessment is expected to take three to four months, interim reports and action items will be issued as they are completed.
Assessment and review of the Operations Command Center structure, i.e. procedures, response and recovery, accountabilities, and initial and refresher training for controllers, etc.
Assessment of initial and refresher training for rail operators, to include communication protocols, operating rules and procedures.
Assessment of field operations – management structure, deployment, activities and duties, communication protocols, response and recovery, and accountabilities.


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Silent Hill was about a mother looking for her child. If the second movie was to coincide with the second game, would it be a husband looking for his wife? Sean Bean played a very underused character in the first flick. I know I'd be happy as hell if he was brought back for the pivotal role in the second movie.
The 2006 fantasy-horror film, Silent Hill was a very much hit-or-miss video game adaptation amongst gaming and horror fans alike. Featuring some of the most bizzare and creative monster effects in the last ten years, the story failed to capture most critics as Roger Ebert himself thought the plot was overly-convoluted. In his 1.5 star review, Ebert said "Not only can I not describe the plot of this movie, but I have a feeling the last scene reverses half of what I thought I knew (or didn't know)."
Video game adaptations have had a really nasty track record- Mortal Kombat and Resident Evil were two franchises that actually could have worked out to be decent movies even if they weren't sourced from videogames. The plot alone from the various scenarios was rife with suspense in the Resident Evil games, and the Mortal Kombat franchise had many interested (and possible-to-develop) characters. Unfortunately both franchises got handed off to Paul W.S. Anderson, who I will one day punch in the face for AVP. I won't even mention the reasons why Street Fighter sucked, just the result: It killed Raul Julia with its suckiness.
When the Silent Hill film came out I was really indecisive about my own criticisms. The characters were there, but they felt like mere gimmicks compared to their video game counter parts. The story was there, but became Hollywood-ified as somebody during the screenwriting process decided to change the "evil" from a demonic Lovecraftian cult to uber-puritans. That was a big "NO" in my opinion. If you put Pyramid Head into the movie he is supposed to be a fantastical example of their executioner- The Red Demon, Xulchibara.
Yeah, I'm a total nerd for this series. That's why over all I did end up liking the movie. The set designs and overall direction was just so beautiful in its own twisted, mysterious and fantastical way that I still watch the movie anytime I just want to mellow out and take in some…well bizzare scenary.
A foggy, oldtowne style pervaded the set design, and it kept the essence of the game clearly in tact, causing many genre fans such as Arrow in the Head to hail the film as a "flawed yet faithful video game adaptation, obviously made for mature horror fans." This movie definitely could win you over for its presentation if nothing else.
However the ending proved to have some weird twist that made a lot of people in the theater go "what does that mean? I don't get it!" and myself to lay down a huge "WTF." I obviously won't spoil it for you, suffice it to say that while it did make sense in context of the film, it really had nothing to do with ANYTHING plot related and really just caused for a loose conclusion. One wonders if Gans just said to his crew "Ok…well I have no idea what to do at this point…slap an ending here…and lets go get Dunkin Donuts."
Yet it did leave an opening for a sequel, a sequel which I am happy to announce that according to Christophe Gans, Neil Gaiman is more than in talks to co-write with Roger Avary.
Could this be a match made in heaven? Quite possibly. Gaiman is one of today's most prestigious and awarded fantasy and horror writers. He's also a fully functioning graphic artist, creating well-recieved Sandman comic series amongst others. Gaiman is an artistic Renassaince man, and with his ability to create deep characters and fantastical situations just from the tip of a pen, Silent Hill 2 could become one of the greatest horror movies of recent times. That is if Gans comes back for directing. I myself would appreciate the same visual punch he put into it, and I doubt if the same director didn't work on it, it would feel much too different and end up flopping around a bit.
I'm looking out for this one- expect to hear more news as I get it.
My overall opinion on the matter:
Silent Hill was about a mother looking for her child. If the second movie was to coincide with the second game, would it be a husband looking for his wife? Sean Bean played a very underused character in the first flick. I know I'd be happy as hell if he was broughtback for the pivotal role in the second movie.
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It is the world's duty to do all we can to stop Vladimir Putin
Article published in The Telegraph, March 10, 2022
Our future is at stake and the fate of all those in the world who believe in democracy.
The destiny of the world is playing out in Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky, with his spirit of resistance, his heroism and his uncompromising fidelity to democratic values, has the admiration of all. And Europe, like the United States, has the political and moral obligation to stand, more than ever, at his side. The undersigned are outraged by the violence committed to the civilian population by the occupying Russian forces. Bomb shelters are transformed into school classrooms, hospitals are destroyed and children are born in fortified subway stations. And, faced with this, the Ukrainian army, reinforced by tens of thousands of civilians, are taking up arms, standing firm and defending their cities. But let us be clear.They are not only defending…
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Left today with a group of 5 with weather conditions less then favorable. Gave the group a option to reschedule or cancel but the guys really wanted to give it a shot, so away we went. Ocean was pretty snotty with seas building, so we headed in the direction that would yield us the best ride. Anchored on 3 different pieces over the course of the morning but the seas were just to churned up and the fish didn't want to chew. Got back in the slip with just some short fish to show for our adventure.


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Q: Which integer recurrence relations can be formulated as counting walks on a graph? Observation:  If we take the graph with two vertices, A and B, with a loop {A,A} and undirected edge {A,B}, then the number of closed walks $W_n$ of length $n \geq 1$ starting from A we get $W_1=1$ (counting AA), $W_2=2$ (counting AAA and ABA) and $W_n=W_{n-1}+W_{n-2}$, i.e. the Fibonacci numbers.

Question:  Which types of recurrences can be realised as the number of closed walks from the origin of a graph?
More generally, which types of recurrences can be realised as the number of walks of some type in some graph?

If we can interpret a recurrence relation as the number of walks in a graph in some way, then might be able to use spectral theory to find formulas for the sequence.  (see: Frank Harary and Allen J. Schwenk, The spectral approach to determining the number of walks in a graph.  Pacific J. Math. Volume 80, Number 2 (1979), 443-449.)

A: Okay, so it's not quite a duplicate because I guess you're asking about initial conditions as well.  The generating functions of the sequences $a_n$ which have this property are called $\mathbb{N}$-recognizable or $\mathbb{N}$-rational in the literature, and they are essentially (precisely?) the generating functions of word lengths in regular languages (star example: the look-and-say sequence).  Not all rational functions with non-negative integer coefficients are $\mathbb{N}$-rational; see for example the counterexamples in these slides.  These slides also seem relevant.
Stanley's Enumerative Combinatorics discusses some of these issues, in particular look at Section 4.7.

A: If the motivation is to use spectral methods, then there is no need to interpret things as a graph. To count walks in a graph one gets a recurrence relation (given by the adjacency matrix) and proceeds using spectral methods. If $A$ is an $n \times n$ matrix and $x_0$ a column vector then setting $x_{m+1}=Ax_m$ leads to a system of $n$ first order linear recurrences in the $n$ positions. In most non-degenerate cases one can get a single $nth$ order recurrence for a particular entry (or linear combination of entries). Similarly for the $r,c$ entry of $A^m$, the trace and other linear combinations. Really one is studying the entries of $A^m$ since $A^mx_0=x_m$. In the case that one starts with an $nth$ order linear recurrence one just has a rather special kind of graph.
That said, if the entries of $A$ are non-negative integers then one can naturally interpret $A^m$ as counting length $m$ walks in a certain $n$-vertex directed graph with multiple edges and loops allowed. For an arbitrary $n \times n$ matrix with entries from a ring one could consider the entries as multiplicitive edge weights on the complete $n$-vertex directed graph (with loops) and $A^m$ as recording in position $u,v$ the total weight of the length $m$ paths starting at $u$ and ending at $v$.
But again, once one enjoys the fact that every linear recurrence can be interpreted as a weighted path enumeration problem, there is usual not much motivation to actually do so. I suppose that the initial conditions are not really accounted for in this sketch, but they don't really come into solving recurrence relations until the very end.

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This is a post I've been meaning to write for…well for ever! I absolutely love Canva and I really want to share with you how to use it to create your own pieces of art to decorate your home with. You do not need the paid version. And you do not need an art degree. All you need to do is follow these simple steps and before you know it, you'll be updating your home for Valentine's, spring, summer, Halloween and Christmas! Grab some motivational ones for free here too!
OK so tell me more!
So first up, get a Canva account here – www.canva.com – I think you can log in using your Faceache or Twitter account.
Next, think about the size of art you want to create. A4, A5? Where do you want to put your creation? On a wall, in a frame or perhaps you want to make a card to give someone.
The great thing about Canva is you can resize your canvas to whatever you need. Start out with any template and resize it as below. Scroll down and pick A4 or use your own custom dimensions.
Once you know what size you want, if you're stuck for inspiration then a quick Google search should give you some ideas. Try searching "Valentine's day printables" or artwork. Try Pinterest for ideas too.
Once you know what you want to make, the rest is super easy!
Let's say we want to make a simple A4 print that states LOVE. You could easily do this using MS Word or PowerPoint but go with me. Canva is fab!
OK so this is the fun bit, once you have an idea in mind, start designing using Canva!
First up, navigate to Background area. You can see below you can pick any colour and you can also pick a pattern.
I'm going to choose this pink which actually features in the Me and B logo.
Next, let's add some text. Simply press SHIFT+T to bring up a text box.
Using the top bar, you can change the font, resize and change the colour of your text. Play around with the fonts as there are hundreds.
Here I've chosen Abril Fatface in size 144.
See? It looks a lot better now. I've actually changed the font too – Aileron Heavy. I prefer this simple style.
If you are happy with your design, save it and print.
I find the main thing with Canva is to start with an idea in mind and always remember, less is more! Otherwise your designs end up cluttered. And I know how tempting it can be to try out every font and every illustration! But trust me…less really IS more here!
See how I've used heart + background. If you just type heart, it will bring up photos and illustrations.
OK so let's pick this heart background. Look out for images and photos that state Free. It's fine you use the ones with a $ sign. The images typically cost only $1 – so much less than you'd pay for a print in a store!
I'm not sure on the colours now though…Let's make those hearts white.
And let's resize so it fills the A4 space.
Hmm i'm not sure on the bright me and b pink now either!
Let's change that background to something more subtle.
To do this i'm going to search heart + icon.
And let's resize it so it fits over one of the white hearts.
There we go – a heart that sticks out above the rest.
Grab a copy of this here!
The opportunities to be creative are literally endless. Share with me some of your designs on social 🙂 Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter!
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I've never used this – thanks for the ideas. And thanks for linking to #kcacols – hope to see you again next time.
I use Canva a LOT for my blogging but still only use the free version. I think you have sold me on trying out their paid version. I could do so much with this! Thanks for planting a seed.


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Owned by the family of Mario Batali from Food Network, this place brings authentic and family style Italian foods and cured meats.
As I was walking up to the restaurant, I already noticed a line, but realized that the line moves pretty quickly (for people eating to-go which is the majority of the lunch crowd in the area).
They open at 11 am till around 3:30 to 4, Tuesday thru Friday with seasonal menus and daily specials.
Assembly line of workers that prepare the sandwhiches right in front of you and have the meat slicer constantly running.
Porchetta: Slow roasted pork in fennel, carrots, and celery for a burst of flavor served with green bell peppers and onion on a toasted baguette. This comes to you warm and really is a flavor explosion. the juices soaked up nicely in the crispy baguette and caught all the flavor. The pork was nice and juicy and tender. Excellent warm sandwhich.
Served on Giuseppe bread I believe. The cured beef tongue was sliced righ in front of me off of a huge beef tongue slab. I asked for Provolone cheese and adde the onions and peppers. This really made my taste buds happy. The flavor was incredible and the texture of the beef tongue wasn't what one typically would think of when they try beef tongue. I brought some to my brother and he really enjoyed this one.
Caldo Gallego soup: with white beans, salami chunks, potatoes, turnip, kale and bell peppers. This was a nice savory, homey feeling chunky soup/stew. There was a nice spicy bite from the salami that had peppercorns in them. The flavors were brought out well and blended nicely togethre. The beans and potatoe helped give the soup some body and texture. My favorite parts were the turnips and kale. I highly recommend this dish, and also dipping your sandwhich/bread in it to soak up all the goodness!
Pricing was mid-range I would say, but well worth it for the quality of the food. I can see why people wait in the long lines daily for their food.
All 3 items I picked up totaled to aroudn $28 with tax.
If you're ever in the Seattle area on weekday, take the time to try this place out!


Zhou Li is deputy professor at the School of Agricultural and Rural Development, Renmin University.
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Oscar-winning 'Moonstruck' actress Olympia Dukakis dies at 89
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NEW YORK — Olympia Dukakis, who won an Oscar for her performance as a sardonic, middle-aged mother who advises her headstrong daughter on matters of love in the 1987 romantic film comedy "Moonstruck," died on Saturday at age 89.اضافة اعلان
Dukakis — a cousin of unsuccessful 1988 Democratic US presidential nominee Michael Dukakis — passed away at her New York City home on Saturday morning after months of failing health, according to her agent, Allison Levy. Her daughter, Christina Zorich, was by her side.
Dukakis, the Massachusetts-born daughter of Greek immigrants, worked for decades as a stage, TV and film actor before rocketing to fame at age 56 playing the mother of Cher's character in "Moonstruck."
Dukakis built on that with roles in films including "Look Who's Talking" (1989) and its sequels with John Travolta and Kirstie Alley, "Steel Magnolias" (1989) with Shirley MacLaine, Sally Field and Julia Roberts, director Woody Allen's "Mighty Aphrodite" (1995) and "Mr. Holland's Opus" (1995) with Richard Dreyfuss.
Dukakis, a master of deadpan humor, also was nominated for Emmy awards for TV roles in 1991, 1998 and 1999.
In the 1970s, she co-founded the Whole Theater in the New York City suburb of Montclair, New Jersey, after moving there with her husband, fellow actor Louis Zorich.
But, for many, her most indelible performance came in director Norman Jewison's "Moonstruck" as Rose Castorini, a Brooklyn woman with a cheating plumber husband (Vincent Gardenia) and a widowed bookkeeper daughter, Loretta (Cher), who has an affair with her fiance's opera-buff brother (Nicolas Cage).
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Frequently, my choice for coach of the year is out of touch with the mainstream hockey media (who tend to choose the coach of the most improved team as coach of the year). This is incorrect because teams improve for many reasons. Sometimes they improve because of coaching, but often it is for other reasons. Usually, they improve because their players are better than they were the year before.
I had been picking Ted Nolan of the New York Islanders as coach of the year. He has done a very good job keeping the Islanders focussed and in the playoff race despite off season distractions that looked to make the team into a laughing stock. The Islanders hired and fired two GMs last summer and the latter hire was a backup goalie with no management experience in Garth Snow. The Islanders signed goalie Rick DiPietro to a ridiculously long contract. It didn't look like things would go very well for them. They have managed to stay in the playoff race (though more than likely they will be one of the top east teams that miss the playoffs). Nolan was given a lot of credit for making Alexei Yashin regain interest in playing well, though with Yashin fighting injuries and having only scored one goal since December 20th that credit may no longer be as valid. Nolan is definitely a coach of the year candidate, but he is no longer my choice.
I pick Jacques Lemaire of the Minnesota Wild as my coach of the year so far. There is no coach in hockey that has as much influence over the style of play his team exhibits and no coach who's team's success if more dependent on the style of play the coach teaches. Minnesota is currently holding down the eighth and final playoff spot in the far superior West Conference. They are in the toughest division in hockey (the Northwest Division). This is the division of the largest travel (I have driven from Vancouver through Edmonton and to Minnesota once. It took about four days. No other division has that kind of distance). This is also the only division in the tougher West Conference that lacks any weak sister teams to beat up on. A team just barely slipping into the playoffs in the west is a far better team than one would be that just barely slipped into the playoffs in the east.
Minnesota's improvement from last season was predictable with the addition of Kim Johnsson and Pavol Demitra; however improvement is a poor way to assign value to a coach. Lemaire was coaching in Minnesota last year (in fact he has been coaching there since the team expanded in 2000). His coaching this year is likely no better than last (where he deserved the Adams Trophy), so why should he be scored on his team's improvement? That method only has some merit when a coach is new to a team. Likely, however the best coaches in hockey stay with teams for long periods of time. Why would you fire the best? So it is a poor method to evaluate the best coaches in hockey to look for single season improvement.
When I pictured the Wild this year, I pictured an improved team led by Marian Gaborik (their best player). If it was suggested that injuries would have limited him to 22 games so far this season, I would not have imagined the Wild to have been as successful as they have so far. The Wild have kept on going while their best player was hurt. Jacques Lemaire teams succeed despite adversity.
There is an interesting (but rather stupid) issue that will likely be brought up this season. Ted Nolan is clearly a mainstream coach of the year candidate (arguably the favorite at this point). At the same time, the New York Islanders will likely miss the playoffs (though not by much). This will lead to a debate about if Nolan can be a good coach on a team that missed the playoffs. This debate is stupid. How many points do you think coaching is worth to a team in a season? Is it enough that a bad team would make playoffs merely by adding a good coach? If so does that mean you seriously think Columbus will make playoffs with Ken Hitchcock coaching? Coaching is an important part of a team, but not as important as the star players. It is very clear that a coach could have a great year (be responsible for more wins than any other coach in hockey) and also miss the playoffs.
I think the mainstream method of coach evaluation is bunk. I think that coaching is much harder to rate than by looking at single season improvements. It is something that must be determined by a much more complex analysis. This year, I think the two best coaches have been Jacques Lemaire and Ted Nolan. I think Lemaire has been moderately better and thus deserves coach of the year. At the same time, I would be surprised if he gets as much as a nomination.
My coach of the year is Dallas coach Dave Tippett. He lost Jason Arnoot to free agency in the off season, Mike Modano has missed 23 games and Brendan Morrow has missed 26 games, a defenseman is his team points leader, he has turned Mike Ribeiro into a useful player and he still has his somewhat comfortably team in the playoffs.
I don't think Dave Tippett is on the radar screen for the Adams trophy. He's certainly not coach of the most improved team. Last year Dallas has 112 points. This year they are on pace for 100 points. So they are worse than they were last year. Of course its possible for a coach to have a great year while his team gets worse, but is that happening here?
It seems that given that Dallas has one of the best defenses in the league (some might argue the best) its not too surprising they would be a playoff team. And given the problems you outlined, its not too surprising that they should drop a bit (losing 12 points from last year).
All told I see Dave Tippett as a pretty good coach, but I do not see anything there that puts him on the level of Lemaire or Nolan in terms of what he means to his team.
Michel Therrien or Claude Julien get my vote. MT has gotten the Penguins playing better D and not all the credit should go to Crosby. Julien has get the devils playing as if the trap never went away. Considering that they have lost Neidermayer and Stevens in recent years, their GAA stats and brideurs strong showing is credit to improved team play - quite surprising and boring as ever, but still effective.
For the record, I thought Dave Tippett should have won last year, or at least got some recognition. And lets not give too much credit to the Dallas defense. Their defense includes Trevor Daley, Stephane Robidas, and an aging Darryl Sydor. Jon Klemm has even played 25 games. And before Dallas (and Dave Tippett) Philippe Boucher was a decent #3-4 defenseman. And Turco has a good but not great .908 save % but somehow Tippet manages to get a lot of wins out of his team. He won't win because he gets forgotten in Dallas but he is my pick.
I think Michel Therrien is a poor pick. Given Pittsburgh's talented young core, of course they are going to be improved. That said, I bet he gets a nomination.
Julien I like. I wrote this a while ago endorsing him for a nomination for coach of the year. He would be at best the distant third place finisher though.
I predict the nominees for the Adams are Ted Nolan, Michel Therrien and whichever of Barry Trotz, Randy Carlyle and Lindy Ruff coaches the team that finishes in first.
What about Barry Trotz in Nashville? Longest coach with one team, he's also the only coach in the Pred's history, he's taken what he's been given and worked with it.
The Preds battled and quietly snuck into #1 overall, his coaching style is very impressive, argue all you want that he has locked and loaded guns in his star players, so, it's easy to coach them, but, like you all said, the coach still has to motivate them to want to play well.
My pick for coach of the year is Trotzy.
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There's been improvement, but will it show on the scoreboard soon?
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Arkansas got a backdoor cover against Alabama, scored 31 points against them, and had a 100 yard rusher. All things that haven't happened since TVs were black and white, at least it felt that way. This has been the third straight week of a loss followed up with a chorus of "well there were some positives to take from that".
It came from media, from fans, and the staff as well. All of these things are completely normal in a total rebuild and restructuring of a football program, but it's only the first step of the rebuild. As the calendar turns to the second half of the season, it's time to take the next step in that process and have some of those results show on the scoreboard.
Arkansas gave up 31 to Auburn because of special teams disasters, but the offense was stuck in quick sand. The special teams were still rough but had slight improvements in the Texas A&M game, but the offense didn't figure anything out until the fourth quarter when it was too late.
Now against Alabama the offense was able to build from that, but the defense took a massive step back. That step back was a little predictable considering they were going against the largest fire-breathing dragon in college football, but still is disappointing considering the offensive staff finally was able to find something that worked and built on it. Something that was a big cause for concern in the first three games of the season.
Arkansas' next three games are against Ole Miss, Tulsa, and Vanderbilt. Even better is that all three are home games. If Arkansas has really made the progress it has looked like it has in these losses, they need to win at least one of these and in all honesty probably should be winning two of them. Ole Miss' offense looks absolutely legit but let Southern Illinois and Kent State hang around for way too long for comfort. Tulsa did challenge Texas but their only win is against Central Arkansas (by 11) and are starting a true freshman at quarterback. Vandy is averaging 13.5 points a game against SEC foes.
If the Hogs go 2-1 in this stretch or better it will feel like a justification that things are moving in the right direction. Things needed to change and are changing. 1-2 will be understandable but a little disappointing, and 0-3 will be an abject failure. For the first half of the season, it was apparent that expectations needed to be readjusted. Now there's all this talk of improvement, and it feels like it's there. Now is the time where you're not playing juggernauts, and have some more things to build on. If that improvement is real and not fools gold, it will show on the scoreboard in these next three weeks. It's time to take the positives and grow. It's time to start to turn the corner.


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April Fools Day is here!
Because I like awkward things and being sarcastic and a trickster, I actually really enjoy this holiday. I remember for one year, I joked about being pregnant, but the joke was on me, I really was and just didn't know it yet.
Now that I'm older, I see that joke isn't really that funny anymore, so I've taken to doing some smaller, less infuriating and insulting jokes. Here's a list of my favorites.


PM Narendra Modi's approach to Israel has been described as a marked change in foreign policy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will next month become the first Indian premier to visit Israel - news agency Press Trust of India reported that his three-day visit will begin on July 4 and he will meet his counterpart, Benjami Netanyahu, the same evening.
PM Modi will on July 5 address the Indians in Israel who have launched a website for his trip. About 80,000 Indian Jews belonging to four different communities - Bene Israel, Cochinis, Baghdadis and Bnei Menashe - live in Israel.
The two leaders have already met twice on the sidelines of UN-related events.
In April, India signed a $2 billion agreement with state-owned Israel Aerospace for missiles for its army and navy, giving Tel Aviv it's biggest-ever defense deal.
PM Modi's approach to Israel has been described as a marked change in foreign policy. His government has shed his predecessors' reservations on talking about India's ties with Israel. In 2015, the Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon visited Delhi and said India's warmer and closer relationship with his country is no longer under wraps. "We used to have our relationship, security wise, behind the scene," he said in a speech.
The roots of PM Modi's Israel relationship go back to 2006, when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat and visited the region to explore new ideas in irrigation, an area of Israeli expertise.
"The visit is a big milestone," said Shailesh Kumar, a senior Asia analyst at political risk firm Eurasia Group to Bloomberg. "Officials in both countries believe they face a common external threat: terrorism. Working with Israel fits into Modi's bigger pivot of deeper relations with the US given the US-Israel friendship."
Last month, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Delhi and was assured by PM Modi that "India has been unwavering in its support of the Palestinian cause."
Ahead of Prime Minister Modi, several top officials have visited Israel including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
The two countries registered bilateral trade of about USD 4.5 billion last year.
In 2015, India abstained from a UN vote on Israel's offensive on Gaza the previous year but Delhi said that its decision was based on problems with the text of the resolution. 41 countries voted in favour of the resolution against Israel, while only the US voted against it.