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Devil's advocate
Let's play devil's advocate on afterlife!
The end of the world?
The final judgement?
Heaven or hell?
These are the million dollar questions on everybody's mind, at least it should be, as the first question is already answered by itself.
Death of each and every body alive is unavoidable, the only question is: When? "Is there life after death?" becomes the most important question of your life!
This question about life after death that raises the bar to another form of excistence outside our flesh and blood.
Fix your eyes, not on death that is final, but on life after death that is the beginning of our journey.
There is nothing more important to us as living beings than that we have something we can describe as a soul that continues to exist after physical death and is everlasting.
Beware, without this, it is all for naught and there was no point in existing at all for ultimately it does not matter if we live for a year or a hundred years if we do not have immortality.
Matters pertaining to the spirit or soul, as distinguished from the physical nature:
Immortality is the indefinite continuation of a person's existence, even after death. In common parlance, immortality is virtually indistinguishable from afterlife, but philosophically speaking, they are not identical. Afterlife is the continuation of existence after death, regardless of whether or not that continuation is indefinite.
Immortality implies a never-ending existence, regardless of whether or not the body dies (as a matter of fact, some hypothetical medical technologies offer the prospect of a bodily immortality, but not an afterlife).
Immortality has been one of mankind's major concerns, and even though it has been traditionally mainly confined to religious traditions, it is also important to philosophy. Although a wide variety of cultures have believed in some sort of immortality, such beliefs may be reduced to basically three non-exclusive models:
(1) the survival of the astral body resembling the physical body;
(2) the immortality of the immaterial soul (that is an incorporeal existence);
(3) resurrection of the body (or re-embodiment, in case the resurrected person does not keep the same body as at the moment of death). This article examines philosophical arguments for and against the prospect of immortality.
A substantial part of the discussion on immortality touches upon the fundamental question in the philosophy of mind: do souls exist? Dualists believe souls do exist and survive the death of the body; materialists believe mental activity is nothing but cerebral activity and thus death brings the total end of a person's existence. However, some immortalists believe that, even if immortal souls do not exist, immortality may still be achieved through resurrection.
Discussions on immortality are also intimately related to discussions of personal identity because any account of immortality must address how the dead person could be identical to the original person that once lived. Traditionally, philosophers have considered three main criteria for personal identity: the soulcriterion , the body criterion and the psychological criterion.
An out-of-body experience (OBE or sometimes OOBE) is an experience that typically involves a sensation of floating outside of one's body and, in some cases, perceiving one's physical body from a place outside one's body (autoscopy).
These are definition and phenomena of near-death-experiences:
A near-death experience (NDE) refers to a broad range of personal experiences associated with impending death, encompassing multiple possible sensations including detachment from the body; feelings of levitation; extreme fear; total serenity, security, or warmth; the experience of absolute dissolution; and the presence of a light.
These phenomena are usually reported after an individual has been pronounced clinically dead or otherwise very close to death, hence the term near-death experience. Many NDE reports, however, originate from events that are not life-threatening. With recent developments in cardiac resuscitation techniques, the number of reported NDEs has increased. Many in the scientific community regard such experiences as hallucinatory, while paranormal specialists regard them to be evidence of an afterlife.
The evidence of life after death is overwhelming, even if you are an atheist or materialist. In fact it must be scary to live in a world which ends with death.
Quo vadis post mortem? Have you prepared for the afterlife on the other side? Most people live their lifes as if it is forever and those who are scared of death have not dealt with the options available.
The two major religions of our world are Christianity and Islam. George, after his 23 years of practical experience of Islam and life-long experience of Christianity has come to the conclusion that there are more similarities than differences.
The foundation of both these religions is the Torah (first five books of Old Testament). The basic difference is about God, our creator, the Allmighty being one Allah or a Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit).
The birth of Jesus is acknowledged by the Prophet Mohammed as a MIRACLE ( Godly intervention ) however his denial of the crucifiction is far-fetched… the only logical explanation may be found in the descendants of Abraham ( father of faith ).
This fundamental belief about the existence of an Allmighty God has been problematic since the beginning of Christianity… the Roman-catholic church comes to mind first, thereafter serious conflicts and battles were fought amongst churches as to whom EXACTLY should we ground our belief and dedicate our prayers.
The reader will be surprised to learn that through the ages there has never been a serious conflict or difference amongst religions or churches about the existence of the Devil. They all seem to agree about his origin, his existence , wicket and evil characteristics.
Satan, Diablos and/or Devil has managed to exercise his real power of confusion in our world… the internet is proof of his evil influence in that anybody can open this devil-worshipping and become part of their demonic worship.
On the outset of last dance with the devil, the reader acknowledges:
The birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ was a miracle,
Jesus was crucified,
Jesus arose on the third day,
Raised to God, our heavenly Father,
From where Jesus will return to judge…
Rev. 1:12 : "Don't be afraid! I am the first and the last. I am the living one!"
"I have authority over death and the world of the dead."
Rev. 22:12 "Listen" says Jesus "I am coming soon! I will bring my rewards with me, to give to each one according to what he/she has done."
Rev. 22:20 He who gives his testimony to all this says " Yes indeed! I am coming soon! " SO BE IT, COME , LORD JESUS !
The Devil dances around the conflict in man:
Romans 7:14
We know that the Law is spiritual, but I am a mortal man, sold as a slave to sin. I do not understand what I do; for I don't do what I would like to do, but instead I do what I hate.
This then is my condition: on my own I can serve God's law only with my mind, while my human nature serves the law of sin.
Romans 8:1,2, and 3
There is no condemnation now for those who live in union with Christ Jesus . For the law of the Spirit, which brings us life in union with Christ Jesus, has set me free from the law of sin and death. What the law could not do, because human nature was weak. God did. He condemned sin in human nature by sending his own Son, who came with nature like man's sinful nature, to do away with sin.
The Devil is the master of dancing with the sinful nature of any human being, so much so that the strongest have fallen victim to his temptations in one way or another. Our understanding of the spiritual warfare around us makes all the difference between life and death.
The Devil enjoys even more when his victim is unaware of this dance. These people live in denial of the problem in their human nature… this is usually an addiction to any kind of substance that satisfies the flesh… money, sex, drugs etc… the tragedy is that so many young people fall victim to this dance being unaware of the dangers.
Our Lord's prayer … lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil… means that we are asking God not to allow the Devil to tempt us, in other words the Devil is always there to take us to a higher level of temptation. Each and every person will be tempted, even our Lord Jesus was tempted, three times we are taught how to deal with the Devil and his temptations.
Our young people should be skilled and trained to recognise the Devil in all his appearances, teaching them to resist timeously with an awareness of the dangers, not to proceed in the sinful direction… teaching them about the consequences of a sinful life, the hold that sin can have on your life and the fact the Devil will remind you every day of your weakness… loading your conscience each day with guilt… blocking you from receiving life in Spirit, the blessings from God.
Heb: 12: 5&6
My son, pay attention when the Lord corrects you, and do not be discouraged when he rebukes you. Because the Lord corrects everyone he loves, and punishes everyone he accepts as a son/daughter.


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The world's most eccentric Internet fugitive, Kim Dotcom, is preparing to roll out his new Mega service to the world on Sunday evening (which will be late Saturday on the west coast of the US). Thursday night, a Dotcom spokesman announced that Tony Lentino, the owner of a New Zealand Web domain-name company called Instra Corp., will be the CEO of the new cloud storage service.
Instra is going to provide billing and tech support for Mega, according to a press release on the company's site. "The new Mega promises a revolution in online privacy with one-click encryption for every user, creating a secure online cloud data haven for Internet users across the globe," said Instra CEO Brian Clarkson.
Lentino doesn't have much of a public profile—no press reports or profiles are to be found. He's the owner of Instra, and up through at least December 2011 he was the company's CEO as well. New Zealand's National Business Review (NBR) reports that Lentino was born in Napier, New Zealand and lives on a 383-hectare property with its own landing strip. Instra was founded in 1997 and is based in Melbourne, Australia as well as Auckland, New Zealand.
Instra's main business is selling Web addresses, mostly outside New Zealand—300 country domains in all. It's one of the few companies to sell domain names for most of the world's countries, Clarkson told NBR. He added that Instra pulls in about $NZ20 million annually, which is around US$16.7 million.
Clarkson added that he isn't worried about the legal troubles that Dotcom—whom the US is trying to extradite on criminal copyright charges—finds himself in. "It's quite clear in our minds the court process will resolve itself in Kim's favor," he told NBR.
Clarkson and Lentino are also both investors in Mega. "Mega is owned by a number of investors based in New Zealand, Australia and Luxembourg," Clarkson told TechCrunch. He added that Kim Dotcom doesn't own any part of the company, and is simply an "advisor" to the business.

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Thomas [Thŏm'as]—twin. One of the twelve apostles of Christ, and called also Didymus (Matt. 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15; John 11:16; 14:5; 20:24-29; 21-2; Acts 1:13).
Thomas, we are told, was not really a name but an epithet, meaning, like its Greek equivalent Didymus, "the twin." David Smith suggests that the apostle's name was Judas, but that he was named "the twin" to distinguish him from Judas, the son of James, and Judas Iscariot. Tradition credits him with the authorship of a gospel which is included in apocryphal literature.
Zealous, inquisitive and incredulous, he earned the title of "Thomas the Doubter." Because of his hesitancy in accepting the disciples'story of the Resurrection of Christ, Thomas has come down through the centuries as a typical pessimist and sceptic. But was he an habitual doubter? Some authorities suppose that the name Didymus alluded to his doubting propensities, since some versions render it as "doubleminded."
Had we only the record of the first three gospels, Thomas would be to us simply a name, but John rescued him from oblivion, made him a reality to us and surrounded him with an undying interest. Tradition has it that he died a martyr.
Three traits seem to stand out in John's cameo of Thomas:
I. When he saw what he ought to do, nothing kept him back. When Jesus expressed his intention of going into Judea again, Thomas urged the disciples to accompany Christ even though it might mean death (John 11:16).
II. When he saw what he ought to do, he only wanted to see how he was to do it. At the Last Supper he acknowledged his ignorance of the place the Lord was going to and asked how he could know the way (John 14:5).
III. When he saw what it was he had to believe, he only wanted to see that it was right, and then to him there was no help for it. After our Lord's resurrection Thomas refused to believe in its reality except upon conditions which he himself laid down. How stirring was his confession of faith once convinced of the Resurrection (John 20:28; 21:2).
Devotional content drawn from All the Men of the Bible by Herbert Lockyer. Used with permission.


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Marlins take some hacks on first day of live BP
JUPITER, Fla. -- Giancarlo Stanton made the only swing he took in live batting practice count. The slugger blistered a Henderson Alvarez fastball over the fence in left-center on Saturday afternoon.
Other than that monstrous blast, Stanton tracked pitches in his first couple of rounds in the cage.
Stanton was not alone taking his swings.
Saturday was the first day of live BP for the Marlins. Pitchers were behind screens, and the hitters were under the cage commonly called "the turtle."
"It starts the process about seeing pitches, and working on your timing," manager Mike Redmond said. "We'll do this for a couple of days, and we'll do a couple of simulated days like we did last year."
The first day of live batting practice usually provides an advantage for the pitchers, who arrive at Spring Training a few days earlier than the position players.
A former player, Redmond quipped that it's always a fun day for the hitters. He exaggerated that hitters bring about eight bats out there to get carved up by the pitching.
The Marlins open their exhibition season on Wednesday against the University of Miami. They begin Grapefruit League play on Friday against the Cardinals.
"When we start the games on Friday," Redmond said, "guys will at least have a few days of seeing some live pitches."


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Generic Brand-Name Heart Drugs Seem to Have Same Effect on Thyroid
No difference in rates of thyroid disease with different forms of arrhythmia drug, study finds
WEDNESDAY, July 13, 2011 (HealthDay News) -- For patients taking the heart rhythm drug amiodarone (Cordarone), generic versions of the drug do not cause more incidents of thyroid dysfunction than the brand-name medication, researchers report.
When it comes to thyroid disease, there is no difference between the two drugs, according to the report released online July 11 in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Amiodarone, a drug used to control arrhythmia -- a type of irregular heartbeat -- is known to cause hypothroidism and hyperthyroidism. These conditions affect the body's metabolism by altering the amount of hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Not enough thyroid hormone causes the body to slow down, resulting in weight gain, thinning hair and muscle pain. On the flip side, too much thyroid hormone results in nervousness, weight loss, rapid heart rate and diarrhea.
In conducting the study, researchers compared 2,804 atrial fibrillation patients aged 66 or older taking brand-name amiodarone (Cordarone) with 6,278 patients taking the generic form of the drug. The study revealed the two groups were equally affected by thyroid dysfunction.
"The incidence rate for thyroid dysfunction was estimated at 14.1 per 100 person-years, similar for both formulations," study author Dr. Louise Pilote, of the McGill University Health Center, and colleagues said in a journal news release. "The incidence rates for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism per 100 person-years were comparable between brand-name and generic formulations, with hypothyroidism occurring more commonly than hyperthyroidism."
The study authors pointed out that the findings should provide doctors and policy makers with critical information regarding the use of brand-name vs. generic drugs.
The researchers also noted that patients taking amidarone should be aware of the drug's possible side effects so they can recognize and report any symptoms.
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Inner courtyard of the former W. Puffer Hosiery Works (built 1911) in Druid Street, Hinckley, which forms part of an ongoing conservation initiative by Hinckley & Bosworth council. Hinckley is a largely unravaged market town in Leicestershire, was once a key centre for the manufacture of hosiery products before cheaper imports forced all but a handful of these factories to close for the last time.
Fortunately the significance of these wonderful buildings has not been lost on local people or the council and real efforts are being made to preserve as much as possible whilst finding new uses for the buildings in a more modern context.
Whilst factories and industrial sites may lack the integrity of many town centre buildings with impressive fascades, these sites form part of the local landscape, are often cherished and beautiful in their own right. The Druid Street area has changed little in the last 100 years. Cities such as Coventry failed to recognise what was being lost in the name of 'urban regeneration' with disastrous consequences, but clearly Hinckley & Bosworth council have taken a far more cautious approach to redevelopment and should be applauded for it.
This is surely a perfect example of a town that not only values what it has, it has the foresight to preserve such buildings, remarkable when you consider how many industrial sites across the country have been lost to stark modern developments. It is unclear how the project may be affected by the economic crisis.
Other areas worth seeing include Baptist Walk which runs to one side of the former Bodycote factory (see http://www.360cities.net/image/bodycote-factory-hinckley)
Today, there is a 'Hinckley Hosiery Heritage Trail' where visitors to the town can explore the area's industrial past. I hope that in time, Hinckley can hang on to, and restore the plethora of small factories along Druid Street, retaining the character of the area, help boost the town's potential as a tourist attraction, and preserve an important part of Hinckley's history. Ten out of ten and definately worth a visit!
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Suspect charged with attempted murder
VAIL, Colorado – Andrew Wells now faces attempted murder charged because seven people could have burned to death when he allegedly set fire to an East Vail apartment building, prosecutors say.
The attempted murder charges were added Tuesday to a long list of felony and misdemeanor charges Wells faces for allegedly setting two arson fires. Wells made his second court appearance Tuesday afternoon.
District Attorney Mark Hurlbert said Wells, 31, of Eagle, was trying to avenge his broken heart. Wells reportedly thought his ex-girlfriend was in a fourth floor apartment when he allegedly started the fire on the bottom steps of the wood-frame building's exterior wooden staircase.
She was not; she had sought safety with friends in another community. But seven other people were in their apartments around 5 a.m. Sept. 22, when Wells allegedly set the blaze.
A resident in a neighboring building called 911 to report someone throwing rocks at a building. During the phone call, the neighbor told police he smelled smoke and walked outside into the dark and 90 feet across the lawn to investigate.
He spotted the flames on the wooden staircase leaping up to eight feet high. Vail police, who arrived seconds later, knocked down the flames with fire extinguishers they carry in their patrol vehicles.
Seven people were in their apartments when Wells allegedly set the fires. That's why prosecutors also charged him with attempted murder.
Wells' attitude was one of "universal malice" and "extreme indifference to the value of human life," prosecutors said in court documents filed Tuesday,
Seeing eye to eye
Wells' ex-girlfriend was in the courtroom Tuesday, and laid eyes on him for the first time since his arrest, Sept. 22.
Wells, 6-feet-1, 270 pounds according to his arrest records, towered over her and her counselor as he shuffled past just a few feet away, on the opposite side of a waist-high wooden partition in the courtroom.
A 2-foot chain jangled between his ankles as he quickly made his way from the heavy reinforced door leading from the jail, to the jury box where he took a seat in the back row and waited for District Court Judge Tom Moorhead to call him and his attorneys, local defense attorneys Jim Little and Terry O'Connor.
Wells' parents sat across the aisle in the gallery, watching as their son filed past dressed in his orange jail jumpsuit.
Wells glanced at his parents, then at the woman, and then back from his seat.
A few minutes later he smiled at his parents as he filed past and back to jail.
Moorhead presided over Tuesday's hearing in Eagle County Court, sitting in for Eagle Count Court Judge Katharine Sullivan. Two weeks ago, Sullivan set Wells' bond at $765,000 and sent him back to jail until he could raise the money. He remains in jail.
The case now goes directly to District Court where Wells will enter a plea. He appears at 9 a.m. Oct. 31.
Pattern of harassment
Wells allegedly harassed his ex-girlfriend for weeks before trying to burn down the building where she was living at the time.
The harassment started around Labor Day, building residents said.
The sliding glass door leading to his ex-girlfriend's apartment's fourth floor balcony had been shattered when a rock was thrown through it.
Days before the alleged arson fires, a Volkswagen Jetta burned in the night while it was parked outside an adjacent building. The car fire started in the wheel well on the front passenger's side and the car was completely destroyed.
Tires on vehicles in the parking lot had been slashed and vehicles vandalized over the past few weeks, residents said. Wells' ex-girlfriend's car had been broken into repeatedly over the last few weeks, reports said.
Vail Police had been keeping a close eye on the apartment complex for weeks, and had been there three or four times over the past several days, residents said.
Chemical trail
Wells allegedly drove from his home in Eagle to the East Vail apartment complex.
He drove back to his home in Eagle where he was arrested later that day, reports said.
Wells allegedly tried to set two fires, one on an exterior corner of a neighboring building and the one on the staircase where his ex-girlfriend lived.
As Wells allegedly moved from one building to another, gasoline leaked from the can he carried from the spot of that first fire. The gasoline leaked onto the grass across the lawn and parking lot, and to the exterior staircase where the second fire was set.
The leaking can left a trail of dead grass and gasoline stains between the two buildings.
Vail Fire Department Fire Marshal Mike Vaughn said he could smell chemical accelerant as soon as he approached the stairwell to begin his investigation early in that Saturday morning.
"I walked to within 20 feet of the stairwell and I could smell something that should not be there," Vaughn said.
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WHISTLER - Canada's Viviane Forest won her fifth medal in five Paralympic events, taking silver in the women's visually-impaired super-combined today.
Forest and guide Lindsay Debou finished the race - which includes one run of the super-G and one slalom run - in a combined time of 2:35.94. That left them 1.33 seconds back of Slovakian Henrieta Farkasova, who won gold.
Danielle Umstead of the United States won bronze in 14.14.
"I tried to get gold. I'm a little bit disappointed, but I'm sore, it's simple," said Forest, who has been battling a groin injury throughout the Games. "That injury, it started to play on my brain. I was really nervous about whether I would be able to perform."
While the Edmonton native ends the Games with fewer gold medals than she would have liked, the finally tally is impressive: gold in downhill; silver in slalom, super-G and super combined; and bronze in giant slalom. Even Forest admits that's not bad.
"I'm so pleased to accomplish my goal and have my dream come true," she said. "I think it will take a little time to realize. Maybe when I'm sitting lonely at home, I will realize."
Forest's silver is one of three medals won by Canadians so far today. Standing skiers Lauren Woolstencroft and Karolina Wisniewska won gold and bronze respectively in the standing competition.
Canadian now has 17 medals - a record eight gold, five silver and four bronze - surpassing the team's best finish at Nagano in 1998 and Salt Lake City in 2002, when many more medals were awarded. Canadians won 13 medals at the Turin Games four years ago.
The Canadian wheelchair curling team is guaranted a medal later today, having advanced to the gold-medal game against South Korea.


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Pre-CNY Gang Gathering
>> Sunday, February 21, 2010
Date: 12 February 2010, Friday
Venue: Loong Foong Seafood Restaurant, Taman Paramount
Occasion: Gathering of high school friends
Overall comment: The food there has always been good, in my opinion. I grew up eating there, especially the roast duck, & so far, the quality has never failed to put a satisfying smile on my face :) Price is reasonable, so no worries 'bout burning a hole in your pocket (unless you order special dishes, available only during festive seasons)
I'm back from my CNY break! *burp* It's been a great break despite some hiccups here & there :) My 2 cousins were complaining that it takes me ages to get a blog post up; to be specific, they commented that it takes me 3 months to get it up =.=" Of course, there are several reasons why I take such a long time to get my blog posts up. I'm either busy, not in the mood to blog, or just too lazy to sit in front of the computer to think of what to write. Hahaha.
Anyways, a day prior to CNY eve, a few of us high school friends gathered for a simple meal. We extended the invitation to more people, but of course, most of our friends, especially the Chinese, were either traveling or already back in their hometown. In the end, only 6 of us gathered, & it was a terrific catch-up! We first had dinner at Loong Foong before adjourning to Brussels Beer Cafe for more catch-up time! This is what happens when we haven't met since Form 5 (that's like almost 9 years!!!)
The yee sang here tastes just nice. It's not too sweet, nor too sour. The ingredients are fresh & in my opinion, the crispy bits play a large role in making the yee sang "fun" to eat!
It is believed that the higher you toss the yee sang, the better fortune/wishes you shall receive. Each time we toss the yee sang together, we will say out "good wishes" for ourselves & each other. The good wishes could consists of words like "best in health", "more wealth & fortune", "get good grades in exams", & "climb up the corporate ladder quickly", mostly said in Cantonese/Mandarin.
One of the BEST sizzling plate beancurd I have ever had! Seriously.... the fragrance of the gravy was just so irresistible that Theng & I finished up all the left-over gravy! The marriage of minced meat with dried cuttlefish in the gravy gave the dish a VERY unique & unforgettable taste :) Thumbs-up!
The meat were nicely marinated & they weren't too fat nor too lean (nor filled with veins!). The tomato sauce gave the dish a tangy taste, & the fresh tomatoes gave the dish an authentic "tomatoish" experience. Yet another one of my favourite :)
Trust me, that this is one of the most famous & tasty roast ducks you will EVER find in Petaling Jaya. The queue to purchase this dish is usually long & most people will make their reservations prior to collecting the roast duck from the stall. What I enjoy about this duck is that the skin is fragrant & salty (not TOO salty), & the meat is nicely seasoned with salt & five spice powder. You must try this if you have not :)
If you fancy beans, this will be one dish you won't want to miss. You'll find lady's fingers, petai, long beans, & four-angle beans, harmoniously stir-fried with sambal belacan. I don't know about you, but I love petai despite the stench that it leaves in your mouth & whatever output you produce after the meal *lol* The lovely green & red colors of the dish just makes it even more appetizing than it sounds and smells.
The restaurant is quite old now, so it looks a tad dodgy, but don't judge the restaurant by its look ;) You'll be surprised how people just love to dine at this place at any time of the year! (it's one of my family's favourite restaurants)
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Loong Foong Seafood Restaurant
1, Jalan 20/13
Paramount Garden
46300 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel: (+603) 7876 9045
Hp: (+6012) 660 8654 / 604 3768
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Venue: Brussels Beer Cafe, Jaya One
Overall comment: Pretty good food & ambiance! It's one of the more happening & popular hang-out places for the young & old alike. As its name speaks, it's mainly for beer-enthusiasts, but they do serve decent western food for those who are there with their beer-drinking friends.
I haven't been to Brussels Beer Cafe before. The other times I was in Jaya One was for either dessert or I just happened to be at some other restaurant.
This beer cafe seems rather popular among youths & young adults. Almost every night, this place will be packed up 'til after midnight. It's a very prominent & easy to spot area at Jaya One, so if you're there, do try this place out. Even if you're not a beer-lover, I'm sure you would enjoy their finger food & a substantial range of main meals.
I also realized that a foodie friend, babe in the city - kl, did some sorta review of this place. She isn't very fond of the food, but the beer selection was certainly thumbs up :) I reckon it's all up to an individual when it comes to food *smiles*
The gang said this may be the most suitable drink for him :D It was quite funny when he was selecting his drink since he's not a drinker...*lol*
Some of us have known each other since kindergarten/primary school!
"Brussels style homemade pork patties wrapped with bacon strips & topped with melted cheese. Served with fries."
[Ruth] Looks SO good, right? I don't know how it tasted since PY was the one who had it, but the smell was enough to tempt me into ordering one (I resisted the temptation since I just had dinner that time!). The pork patty looks thick, juicy, & full of flavour *drools* I HAVE TO try this someday...anyone interested to come with me? :D
"Commonly known as 'vol au vent', it is an open topped sandwich topped with creamy baked chicken with mushroom & meatballs."
[Ruth] I tried a bit of this & it's really delicious :) Slightly more expensive compared to the pork burger, so if you're into something light, this could be your pick.
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This is certainly not a place where I will end up in for a catch-up session (since I don't drink), but I can't doubt that it's a pretty good place to just sit down & chill :)
Stay tuned for more updates on PerutBesi! To my 2 cousins, Kris & Lynn, be patient with the updates! *lol* I'll get it done asap...my posts ain't as short & simple as posting pics on FB la...hahaha... ;)
Brussels Beer Cafe
L-20-G Block L, Jaya One
72A Jalan Universiti
46200 Petaling Jaya
Tel: (+603) 7954 2000
Fax: (+603) 7954 2223
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Has anyone tried the basic dough recipe from the CPK website? IMO, it makes a very good dough. Easy to make and a great taste.Makes dough for two 9-inch pizzasBasic Pizza Dough:1 teaspoon yeast½ cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water(105-110 degrees F)1 ½ cups bread flour or all-purpose flour2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil Honey-Wheat Pizza Dough:1 teaspoon yeast½ cup plus 1 teaspoon warm water (105-110 degrees F)1 cup bread flour½ cup whole wheat flour5 teaspoons clover honey1 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oilNote: The mixing and handling of the two types of dough are essentially identical except that the honey-wheat tends to rise more slowly.To make the dough:1. Dissolve the yeast in the water and set aside for 5 to 10 minutes. Be sure that the water is not hot; temperatures of 120° F and above will kill the yeast and the dough will not rise.2. If using an upright electric mixer, such as a KitchenAid, use the mixing paddle attachment because the batch size is too small for the dough hook to be effective. Combine all other ingredients (except one teaspoon of olive oil) and combine them with the dissolved yeast in the mixing bowl. (Do not pour the salt directly into the yeast water because this would kill some of the yeast.) Allow these 2 ingredients to mix gradually; use the lowest 2 speeds to mix the dough. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Over mixing will produce tough, rubbery dough, and friction will cause dough to rise too fast. 3. If mixing by hand, place the dry ingredients in a 4 to 6-quart mixing bowl; make a well in the middle and pour the liquids (reserving a teaspoon of olive oil). Use a wooden spoon to combine the ingredients. Once initial mixing is done, you can lightly oil your hands and begin kneading the dough; knead for 5 minutes. When done, the dough should be slightly tacky (that is, it should be barely beyond sticking to your hands).4. Lightly oil the dough ball and the interior of a 1 quart glass bowl. Place the dough ball in the bowl and seal the bowl with clear food wrap; seal air tight. Set aside at room temperature (70-80° F) to rise until double in size; about 1 ½ to 2 hours.5. Note: The dough could be used at this point, but it will not be that wonderful, chewy, flavorful dough that it will become later. Punch down the dough, re-form a nice round ball and return it to the same bowl; cover again with clear food wrap. Place the bowl in the refrigerator overnight covered airtight.6. About 2 hours before you are ready to assemble your pizza, remove the dough from the refrigerator. Use a sharp knife to divide the dough into 2 equal portions (or 4 equal portions if making appetizer-sized pizza or if smaller 6-inch pizzas are desired).7. Roll the smaller dough into round balls on a smooth, clean surface; be sure to seal any holes by pinching or rolling.8. Place the newly formed dough balls in a glass casserole dish, spaced far apart for each to double in size. Seal the top of the dish air-tight with clear food wrap. Set aside at room temperature until the dough balls have doubled in size (about 2 hours). They should be smooth and puffy. To stretch and form the dough for pizza:1. Sprinkle a medium dusting of flour over a 12x12-inch clean, smooth surface. Use a metal spatula or dough scraper to carefully remove a dough ball from the glass casserole dish, being very careful to preserve its round shape. Flour the dough liberally. Place the floured dough on the floured smooth surface.2. Use your hand or rolling pin to press the dough down forming a flat circle about 1/2-inch thick. Pinch the dough between your fingers all around the edge of the circle, forming a lip or rim that rises about 1/4-inch above the center surface of the dough. You may continue this outward stretching motion of the hands until you have reached a 9-inch diameter pizza dough.To dress the pizza:1. Lightly sprinkle cornmeal, semolina or flour over the surface of a wooden pizza peel. Arrange the stretched dough over the floured peel surface. Work quickly to dress the pizza so that the dough wont become soggy or sticky from the sauces and toppings.2. When you are ready to transfer the pizza to the pizza stone in the preheated oven, grasp the handle of the peel and execute a very small test jerk to verify that the pizza will come easily off the peel. If the dough doesnt move freely, carefully lift the edges of the dough and try to rotate it by hand. Extreme cases may require that you toss more flour under the dough edges.3. Once the dough is moving easily on the peel, open the oven and position the edge of the peel over the center of the stone about 2/3 from the front of the stone. Jiggle and tilt the peel to get the pizza to start sliding off. When the pizza begins to touch the stone, pull the peel quickly out from under it. Dont attempt to move the pizza until it has begun to set (about 3 minutes). The peel can be slid under the pizza to move it or remove it.
I noticed that in at least 2 cali style pizzas you mentioned that you made(in this thread), you decided to use crust recipes other than the cpki clone recipes listed here in the thread.


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Thank You For All Your Support During the S.O.S. Drive in Midland! [PHOTOS]
Wow! The 4-3-2 showed yet again how generous they are to helping out our children!
It was a long day the Walmart in Midland as the Townsquare stations, Casa de Amigos volunteers and the West Texas Drillers volunteers.
Throughout the day, people arrived and donated cash or went shopping and came out with bags upon bags of supplies to donate. Then the shopping carts began to fill up.
It wasn't just parents or adults that were giving what they could. We had several children drop by and show how much they care about giving to their classmates.
We couldn't just collect your money and supplies without giving our part. Many of us, including Tawny the Rock Chick took the store aisles to get supplies for students!
After all was said and done, 14 shopping carts will filled with supplies there were buckets full of cash.
So what happens next? All of the donated items are taken to Casa where they are separated by grade level and what is needed at what schools. Then they'll be given to the families that need it.
The money that was donated is put on a gift card and then that will be used to buy school supplies for children as well.
We talked with Chris Stonedale, the Youth Education Director at Casa de Amigos.
"It means so much. Midland is a great community and we can't just survive on our own. We really have to rely on the generosity of the community and how much everyone does things to work together. Midland's always been a community town and we've proved it today by everyone coming out and giving donations."- Chris Stonedale
From all of us here at Townsquare Media, Casa de Amigos, Texas Power and Complex Community Federal Credit Union, thank you to everyone who came by and donated what they could. We really appreciate your generosity!
We'll be at the Walmart located at Parkway & 42nd Street in Odessa all day on Friday, August 23. Be sure to drop by and say hi and donate what you can. This drive will help provide supplies to the children in ECISD that may not be able to afford them before school starts in just a few days!


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Newcastle Cricket Club welcomed the future community journalists of Jesmond last Wednesday
On the 2nd of May specialists, students and boot campers came together to explore the community journalism possibilities. It was an enjoyable and mutually beneficial evening; the participants got to know each other better and exchanged stories and knowledge.
The first half hour was focused on explaining the purpose of these boot camps and the role of community journalists in general, by Ian Wylie from JesmondLocal. These meetings are an opportunity for residents of Jesmond to get their stories told, through different media routes.
Hyper-local is more alive than ever; regional news aren't as local as they used to be, leaving a gap for people who are interested in matters taking place next to their doorstep and not to the other end of the country.
Any story can be of interest to a group of people: from a local street performer to local elections, as long as the narrator is passionate about it. Using online tools makes it possible for everyone to become a storyteller, share their views and experiences. It's fast, easy and –for the most part- free. Pictures, audio and video can be the story or used as part of it. The possibilities are endless; it just takes a few hours to familiarize yourself with this new set of interactive and shareable tools.
Further on, Adam Perry of Media Trust provided some helpful tips on shooting video, particularly video interviews, with just a camera phone. He stressed the importance of preparing the interview in advance; you should think about where best to shoot the video (light, background noise, etc.), write down some questions, and think about how you will introduce and end the interview. The focus should be put on the story telling and not on getting the perfect shot; it's all about the message and not the medium that you chose. Practice makes better and these bootcamps are held to prove that people don't need ridiculously expensive equipment to be heard; simple items used in everyday life and free apps will do the trick!
The second part of the boot camp was more practical, with students and bootcampers paired up and worked in teams to shoot some short audio and video interviews. Students shared their advice with bootcampers, some of whom experimented with video for the first time. One of the bootcampers said "I didn't even know how to use my phone camera before" and another was enthusiastic enough to immediately upload it on YouTube!
By the end of the session, the teams brainstormed ideas for possible topics. Each bootcamper was left with some advice and the challenge to decide on a story regardless of specific subjects or ways of telling it; it could be anything they find interesting and could be told either through video, audio or photos. A final result should be presented by the end of the last bootcamp.
Next Wednesday's bootcamp is expected to be even more lively providing hands-on practice. With some new boot campers added to the team, we will be taking a look at the role of social media in story telling.
For those who missed the first bootcamp and are interested in more information about video journalism, you can visit:
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Taken from their publications -- Healthy Snacks Recipes and Healthilicious Recipes, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) shares with Grow@Beanstalk easy-to-follow recipes that guarentee nutritious dishes that look and taste fantastic!
New recipes are uploaded regularly so be sure to check back for more!
Stir Fried Rice Vermicelli
1/2 packet brown rice vermicelli, soaked till soft
200g Chicken breast fillet, skin removed, cooked and shredded
100g Golden mushroom
1 Carrot, shredded
1 bunch Chye Sim, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp Garlic, minced
2 tbsp Oil*
1 Lime
1 tbsp Oyster sauce *
1/4 tsp Sugar
1/3 tsp Dark soy sauce*
2 tbsp Tomato ketchup*
100ml Water
Jewel Lollipop(serves 4)
2 slices Wholemeal bread*
1 slice White bread
4 satay sticks
1 slice cheese*
1 wedge honeydew
1 banana
4 strawberries
1. Cut bread and cheese slice into 4 square pieces each.
2. Cut honeydew and banana into slices.
3. Using satay stick as a skewer, slide on the wholemeal bread, cheese, banana, white bread, honeydew, wholemeal bread and strawberry.
4. Repeat step 3 for the other 3 skewers. Serve.
Food for thoughtEat 2 servings of fruit every day. An example of 1 serving is 1 small apple or 1 wedge honeydew or 10 grapes.
Risotto(Serves 10 - 15 children)
1 1/2 cups (uncooked) rice
3/4 cup spilt green beans
900ml chicken stock* or vegetable stock*
2 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
2 1/2 cups canned mushroom* - chopped finely
1 1/2 medium zucchini - chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons margarine*
1 1/2 medium onion - peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic - peeled and chopped
1 tomato - chopped
Chef's tips!
1. Traditionally, Arborio rice is used to prepare risotto. This type of rice is large and rounded and has a creamy texture. However, it can be substituted with regular rice.
2. Chicken cubes can be added in Step 3.
1. Wash the rice and beans. Soak them together for half an hour. Drain.
2. Stir-fry the garlic and onions with margarine in a pot.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add the rice and beans. Mix well.
5. Add the chicken stock. Let it boil and cover the pot to simmer.
6. Once the rice begins to dry, add the milk gradually. Keep stirring.
7. Add the corn and zucchini
8. Once the rice is soft, turn off the fire.
9. Sprinkle chopped tomatoes to garnish.
10. Serve.
Food for thoughtRisotto is a popular Italian dish. Exposing the children to different international cuisines enables them to try different flavours and combinations of food.
Banana Pancakes(Serves 4)
4 bananas
500ml soy milk* or low-fat milk*
250g whole-wheat flour/ wholemeal flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
100g sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoon margarine*
Optional Topping
2 bananas, sliced
Note: Low-fat milk and other dairy products are not suitable for children below the age of 2 years.
1. Mash banana with a fork until it becomes a soft puree and set aside.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, soy milk or low-fat milk and eggs evenly. Add banana puree to the mixture.
3. Heat margarine in a frying pan. Pour in batter and pan-fry until both sides are golden brown.
4. Lay sliced bananas on pancakes (optional), fold into half, and serve immediately.
Food for thoughtTo add some natural sweetness to your pancakes, top them with your child's favourite fruit (e.g. banana, strawberries or kiwis.) Avoid using high-sugar spreads such as honey and jams on the pancake.
Sweet Corn Chicken Patty(serves 4)
200g Chicken breast, skin removed, minced
1 piece Tau Kwa
1 cup Sweet corn kernels (250ml)
1 big Onion, cut into small cubes
2 stalks Spring onions, finely chopped
3-4 leaves Lettuce
2 tbsp Light soy sauce*
1/2 tsp Dark soy sauce*
A dash Peper
1/4 tsp Sesame oil*
3 tbsp Corn flour
1. Mash the tau kwa and mix in the minced chicken, onions and spring onions evenly.
2. Add seasoning and sweet corn kernels. Mix well.
3. Shape into small patties.
4. Heat oil in frying pan and pan-fry patties until both sides turn golden brown.
5. Arrange sweet corn chicken patties on top of a bed of lettuce and serve.
Crystal Rolls(serves 4)
4 sheets Rice wraps
1 stick Cucumber, shredded
1 stick Carrot, shredded
1 whole Mango, peeled and shredded
200g Chicken breast fillet, skin removed, boiled and shredded
4 tbsp Low-fat mayonnaise
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1. Combine all the dressing ingredients together and mix well.
2. Dip a rice wrap into water to soften it.
3. Place the softened rice wrap on the table and spread dressing on the centre of the wrap.
4. Arrange cucumber, carrot, mango and chicken shreds neatly onto the wrap.
5. Roll up tightly. Serve.
Vegetarian Farmer's Pie(Serves 10-15 children)
7 large potatoes, boiled and peeled
2 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 large carrot, peeled and chopped
2 1/2 cups cauliflower, chopped
2 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded thinly
5 tablespoons milk*
10 slices cheddar cheese*
3 teaspoons butter/ margarine*
1 teaspoon of oil* for each vegetable
2 pinches of salt for each vegetable
2 pinches of pepper for each vegetable
Chef's Tips
It is easier to mash the potatoes while they are warm!
For a non-vegetarian version, cooked minced chicken or beef can be added at Step 5.
1. Mash the potatoes finely
2. Add milk, half of the cheese, butter/magarine, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper. Mix well.
3. Lay half of the potato mixture in a wide glass dish.
4. Stir-fry the peas with oil for 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Transfer the peas to the glass dish and layer over the potato mixture.
5. Stir-fry all the other vegetables with oil, salt and pepper separately. Layer them over the peas and potatoes.
6. Spread and smoothen the rest of the potato mixture evenly over the vegetables.
7. Top with the remaining cheese.
8. Bake until the cheese turns light brown.
9. Serve.
Food for Thought
Getting children to layer the vegetables durnig meal preparation can encourage them to eat the vegetables!
Fruity Custard(Serves 10-15 children)
7 1/2 tablespoons custard powder
1.4 litres milk
3 small banana, chopped
2 small apples, peeled, cored and chopped
50 small seedless red grapes, cut into half
5 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons toasted oats or muesli or plain corn flakes
Chef's Tip
The custard can be served warm or cold.
1. Add 150ml of milk to the custard powder. Mix well and keep aside.
2. Bring the rest of the milk to near boil in a sauce pan and remove from heat.
3. Add the custard powder/milk mix and sugar. Whisk until no lumps are formed.
4. Return to heat for a minute and keep aside.
5. Once the custard is cooled, add the fruit and mix well.
6. Sprinkle the custard with toasted oats/ muesli/ plain corn flakes.
7. Serve.
Each serving of this custard provides about 150mh of calcium, which is about half the amount of calcium in a glass of milk.
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By Pam Benson
Once again, Michael Morell is being called on to fill in as acting director of the CIA, this time after the resignation of David Petraeus on Friday.
It was only last year, during the two-month gap from the time Leon Panetta left the CIA until Petraeus took over the helm, that Deputy Director Morell oversaw the agency.
The career intelligence officer joined the CIA in 1980. Much of his early career focused on Asian issues, and he has had a steady climb up the career ladder.
Also: Who will replace Petraeus?
He served as then-CIA Director George Tenet's executive assistant and presided over the daily intelligence briefing for President George W. Bush. After a three-year overseas assignment in the mid-2000s, he returned to headquarters, where he became the associate deputy director responsible for the day-to-day operation of the agency.
After spending two years as the director of intelligence, overseeing the work of analysts, he was appointed to his current position as Deputy Director in May 2010.
In his statement on the resignation of Petraeus, President Barack Obama expressed trust in Morell continuing the work of the CIA.
"I have the utmost confidence in Acting Director Michael Morell and the men and women of the CIA who work every day to keep our nation safe," he said.
"In late October, Petraeus traveled to Libya to conduct his own review of the Benghazi attack that killed four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens. While in Tripoli, he personally questioned the CIA station chief and other CIA personnel who were in Benghazi on Sept. 11 when the attack occurred. The trip was so recent that the CIA has told the Congressional Intelligence committees that the trip report has not yet been completed. Petraeus' personal involvement in this investigation is one reason some in Congress are likely to insist he testify on Benghazi. But now Petraeus is telling friends he does not think he should testify."
Obama plans to nominate Morell as the Director.
Anyone but me see a coverup in the works?
Do you think that Michael Morell will be offered the job? He is after all the person who has been "ACTING" in that role a few times.
Yes it is the honorable thing to quit. But No one blames Clinton for staying as president after his affair(s) leaked. Affair or no affair, Petraeus seemed to have done a darn good job! But he failed in his duty to stick it out even with the blemish of having had an affair. There is no one who has never done anything wrong! I guess he just wasn't strong enough to withstand the backlash (or he needed to spend time to fix up his home life after the affair as he wasn't used to doing it like Bill Clinton, JFK or Gov. Terminator Conan.) I wish he would have stayed! Still I respect his decision to resign. It shows to me that he has probably not lied about anything else.
People who cheat on their spouses are LIARS. What else has Petraeus lied to us about?
I served under the General. He is one of the most honorable people i ever met in my 60 years of age. He spent numerous tours overseas keeping you safe. Far away from home in a combat zone having to make life and death decisions, In his position it can be very lonely and for those that have been there it is easy to see how it could happen. I'm sorry you have been cheated on during your life but try to put yourself in his boots. He has payed a heavy price for his affair and owes no one but his family an explanation.
has he resigned for this reason only? or he do not want to continue any more with obama because of his soft approach and failing policies in middle east.
Holy King of Arabia is blessing and congratulating David P. in photo.
Bosses come and Bosses go ... Morell is the type of professional that spreads newspaper under the new ones and tries to get them housebroken ... sometimes it works...
Maybe it's time to just give him the job on a permanent basis.
Anybody smart enough to run that outfit is smart enough not to want the job.
⭕⭕🎯❌ We really need someone strong in that position. How could this old ugly guy get into so much trouble?


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Kate Ogg, an Australian mom of two healthy kids, has been describing how she refused to give up even though doctors had told her he would not survive. It is thought that the warmth of Mrs Ogg's body acted like an incubator to keep the baby warm and stimulated.
Twins were born in a hospital in Sydney, Australia; at 27 weeks, Kate Ogg's children were weighing just 2lb, and though Mrs Ogg's little girl Emily was healthy, her brother Jamie was not breathing.
After trying to save him for 20 minutes, medical staff told her he had not survived. The doctor turned to Kate Ogg with her son already wrapped up and said: 'We've lost Jamie, he didn't make it, sorry'.
"It was the worst feeling I've ever felt. I unwrapped Jamie from his blanket. He was very limp." says Kate."I took my gown off and arranged him on my chest with his head over my arm and just held him. He wasn't moving at all and we just started talking to him. "We told him what his name was and that he had a sister. We told him the things we wanted to do with him throughout his life."
After two hours, he began showing signs of life. Jamie occasionally gasped for air, which doctors said was a reflex action. "But then I felt him move as if he were startled, then he started gasping more and more regularly. I gave Jamie some breast milk on my finger, he took it and started regular breathing normally." says Kate Ogg. "I thought 'Oh my God, what's going on?' A short time later he opened his eyes. It was a miracle. Then he held out his hand and grabbed my finger. He opened his eyes and moved his head from side to side. The doctor kept shaking his head saying: 'I don't believe it, I don't believe it'."
It is thought that the warmth of Mrs Ogg's body kept the baby warm and stimulated. It adds weight to the theory of "kangaroo care", named after the way marsupials care for their young in their pouches. Some experts believe a skin-to-skin approach is more beneficial than taking newborn babies into intensive care incubators.
Jamie is now a healthy five month old. His father David told the UK Channel 7 programme: "Luckily I've got a very strong, very smart wife. She instinctively did what she did. If she hadn't done that, Jamie probably wouldn't be here."
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Big Time Hunts Application Deadline
The Lone Star State boasts some of the finest hunting anywhere in the country, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Big Time Texas Hunts offer hunters a chance to experience the best of the best. But, you can't have a shot at the action if you don't apply and deadline for entries is Nov. 5.
The Big Time Texas Hunts program offers the opportunity to win one or more top guided hunts with food and lodging provided, as well as taxidermy in some cases. The crown jewel of the program is the Texas Grand Slam hunt package, which includes four separate hunts for Texas' most prized big game animals — the desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, mule deer and pronghorn antelope. Big Time Texas Hunts also offers six other exciting hunt packages, including opportunities to hunt quality whitetail, alligator, exotic big game, waterfowl and upland game birds. Winners could have the opportunity to take their hunts as early as December.
Entries for the Big Time Texas Hunt drawings are $10 each and are available wherever hunting licenses are sold. They may also be purchased online (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/dreamhunts/) or by phone (800) 895-4248. For online and phone purchases there is an additional $5 administration fee. There is no limit to the number of entries an individual may purchase, and entries may be purchased as gifts for others. Purchasers must be 17 years of age or older.
Proceeds from the Big Time Texas Hunts are dedicated to providing more public hunting opportunity and to funding wildlife conservation and research programs in Texas. Last year, more than 80,000 entries were received.
Here's a summary of the Big Time Texas Hunts offerings:
The Texas Grand Slam — This is truly the hunt of a lifetime. The bighorn sheep hunt is very exclusive; TPWD only issues a handful of permits a year. The bighorn sheep hunt takes place on Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area, just outside of Alpine, in far West Texas. The other three hunts included in the Texas Grand Slam will be on some of the most exclusive private ranches in the state. The winner may also bring along a non-hunting companion to share in this awesome outdoor adventure.
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Lauren Alaina has been put on vocal rest by her doctor and forced to cancel her Cincinnati and Detroit appearances on Sugarland's "In Your Hands" tour.
The American Idol star issued a statement saying "I am so sad that I have to miss this weekend's shows in Cincinnati and Detroit with Sugarland," apologetically continuing with "My doctor is putting me on vocal rest. I'm really sorry to disappoint the fans who were coming to see me and my friends Sugarland who have helped me out on their tour. I will make it up to you and be back soon!"
So sad I have to miss sugarland shows this weekend, but my dr put me on complete vocal rest(if u know me u know how hard that is)
#imsosorry — Lauren Alaina (@Lauren_Alaina) August 2, 2012
Unfortunately, even singers aren't immune to getting sick and we wish Lauren a very speedy recovery!
Her replacement is Vonda Shepard, a name you may recognize from early seasons of the 1990s TV show Ally McBeal. Shepard will now be appearing with Sugarland at their shows Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4.
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Lauren Alaina isn't the only artist to have to cancel. Last month Miranda Lambert was put on vocal rest for over-extending her voice.
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
December Updates (DAC & More)
Well, it's December and I've only read one debut from my original list...oops. Here's an update of what I have read (even though it wasn't in my original post). I only need to read 3 more, so the chances of actually finishing the challenge are fairly decent at this point. Here's what I've read/reviewed so far:
45 Pounds by K.A. Barson
Belle Epoque by Elizabeth Ross
Dance of Shadows by Yelena Black
Level 2 (now called The Memory of After) by Lenore Appelhans
My Sister's Reaper by Dorothy Dreyer
Nantucket Blue by Leila Howland
Poison by Bridget Zinn
Relativity by Cristin Bishara
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
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Whatever Happened to the Office of Urban Affairs?
Created four years ago, the federal office was supposed to engage cities and metro areas in all major policy decisions. Today, the Obama administration has "little to show for its efforts."
Four years ago, city officials were thrilled when President Obama announced the creation of the White House Office of Urban Affairs. Led by former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión Jr., the office -- in the words of the president -- would focus on "wise investments and development in our urban areas that will … make our country more competitive, prosperous and strong." Today, many of the stakeholders who interacted with the office at its outset say it never lived up to its promises.
While state and local government officials are generally reluctant to criticize specific people or offices in the federal government for fear of hurting their relationship, some spoke more candidly about the Office of Urban Affairs when granted anonymity. "I don't believe that it lived up to anybody's expectations -- the White House's or anyone else's it was designed to serve," says a lobbyist who's worked with the office in the past. "I have not worked with them or been able to find a physical name or person in that office in quite some time," says another. "It just started slowly dissolving."
Read the April issue of Governing magazine.
Bruce Katz, the founding director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, agrees. "It's hard to assess what it achieved or what the value added was," says Katz, who helped lead the housing and urban transition team for the Obama administration as it took office four years ago. In a 2009 speech, Katz trumpeted the new office, saying it represented an important commitment from the president to consider cities and metro areas in all the major policy decisions. "That's what the office was supposed to do," he says, "and I think it failed miserably."
To be clear, the office still exists. It's led by Racquel Russell, a former legislative counsel to U.S. Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware. But urban leaders say they haven't interacted with the office in years, and when urbanist Richard Florida recently suggested that the administration create a federal department of cities, he specifically cited the shortcoming of the office, which has "little to show for its efforts." (The White House never replied to requests for an interview.)
It's a mystery how, exactly, an office once credited as being innovative lost its luster. Four years ago, Newark Mayor Cory Booker was reportedly offered the job as the office's director, but declined. Some observers felt that the office needed a marquee figure in charge to boost its clout, and Carrión -- largely unknown outside of New York -- didn't cut it. Still, stakeholders who worked with the office say it was most active during Carrión's leadership and started to become less so when he was moved to a position in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just 14 months later.
On the whole, says Katz, the administration's approach to urban issues has been mostly positive. In particular, he applauds programs like Sustainable Communities, a partnership between HUD, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation. And he says the administration's efforts on education reform and exports are a benefit to metro areas.
Several stakeholders say the Office of Urban Affairs came to function like an extension of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Relations -- a liaison to state and local leaders. "We never really figured out exactly what the goal was for [the Urban Affairs office], although we were excited to see it," says a lobbyist. "For whatever reason, it never took off."


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Damaged screws are extracted by drilling into the screw with a drill bit, then using a special screw extractor bit that is tapered and has threads which turn opposite to those of the screw.
The extraction process should be done slowly and carefully because the extraction process is more fragile than the normal insertion of a screw.
I found this to be a good write-up with pictures.
There is also a kit called a Pro-Grabbit that is made for stripped out or broken screws. I've used it before, using a portable drill with one tip to drill it out and fip the bit and it will extract the screw. It has worked for me on the couple times I've needed it and suggested for work when there is a need.
This is the Pro Grabbit.
Here are the instructions for the brand I sell. You can get these at any hardware or diy store.
You may be able to cut a notch in the screw head using a hacksaw (or similar cutting tool), then use a slotted screwdriver to remove it.
If you're okay with leaving part of the screw in the work (the shaft, not the head) you have the option of drilling out the screw without recourse to any special bits. Simply take a high-carbon (or harder) drill bit, one size smaller than the screw shaft, and apply to the center of the screw head at your drill's maximum torque setting. If you have trouble keeping centered start with a smaller bit, drill down do a depth of maybe 2x the head length, and repeat with progressively larger bits. Sooner or later you will destroy the head, releasing the shaft from the top portion of the work. At this point you can free the top part of the work by rotating it manually if the thread is engaged to it. If the thread is not engaged to it lift the top part of the work clear of the screw shaft and unscrew the shaft using pliers.
If the screw isn't buried all the way in, I've found a pair of vise grip pliers (maybe even regular) work great, just clamp down around the head (I will do parallel to the surface of the head, so you can use the length of the pliers for leverage, or in other words at a right angle to the length of the screw) and start turning, if its not high enough, I have used the screw extractor method at work and it seems to work well enough. Good luck.
If the screw is too tight and big enough you can weld a nut or something. This has worked for me with worn bolts.
Before you put a lot of work into removing the screw, you should try placing an elastic band between the screwdriver and the screw. Often when the screw isn't completely stripped this method works fairly well.
Put a bit of ajax powder on the screw driver tip mixed with your spit. It fills in and adds friction. Also, you can use fine dirt as a substitute for the ajax. I have used this method with great success for many years.
To remove a stripped/damaged screw easily, you can use a pair of specialized screw pliers. These have special jaws for gripping the outer perimeter of the screw head. Simply twist and remove.
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I use my Irwin vise-grips all the time to remove screws in this fashion. Just grab the head and turn!
Few minutes ago I was struggling to remove a near flattened out flat-head. With just a combination pliers, a good screwdriver and a hammer I got it out slowly; here's what worked for me:
- The screw was bound by plastic Raul plugs, screwed into a bathroom tiling. So I first started out by hammering the sides trying to loosen it up a bit.
- I tried using the combination pliers as a lever for the screwdriver and then hammered away to yank it out. That didn't have much effect.
- Finally I tried placing the screwdriver at the corner of the flat head, and then hammered it till it started to rotate in the anti-clockwise direction. Then I tried using a combination pliers like the one below and unscrewed it! :D
If it's sticking out at all, just take the bit out and tighten the chuck onto the exposed screw.
If a tiny bit of the screw is still above the surface it's in, I always use an electric screwdriver to grab hold of the screw, and unscrew it. That is, mount the electric screwdriver on the screw the same way you would mount it on a normal drill - then simply reverse to remove the screw.
Much simpler than using vise-grips, pliers, and other things to grab hold of it - and much faster to remove the screw afterwards!