Carolyn Warner served 12 years as the superintendent of public instruction and was a candidate for governor in 1986. She died Tuesday night.
April 12, 2019: Former Mesa Mayor and WWII veteran Wayne Pomeroy died at 96. His family has operated a clothing store in downtown Mesa for 68 years.
Carolyn Warner, an education leader and advocate who nearly became Arizona's first female governor, died of cancer Tuesday.
"Arizona has lost an icon," Phoenix Mayor Thelda Williams said in a statement Wednesday. "A trailblazer in her own right — Carolyn Warner leaves a legacy of tireless dedication and advocacy for public education that will always be remembered."
The chairwoman and founder of Corporate Education Consulting began her political career nearly 50 years ago as a Phoenix Union High School District board member. The mother of six said she was approached to run after moving to Phoenix from Oklahoma in 1953.
"We had a family meeting, and the kids said, 'Go for it,'" Warner said on Arizona PBS earlier this year.
She became the first non-educator elected as state superintendent of public instruction, a post she held for 12 years. She ran for U.S. Senate in 1976 but lost the Democratic primary.
A decade later, Warner became the second woman in Arizona history to win her party's nomination in the governor's race, only to lose in the general election to Republican Evan Mecham.
Warner later said she believed part of the reason she lost was because the state was not ready for a woman to lead.
Research conducted by Heidi Osselaer, a historian and Arizona State University professor, suggested she was right.
"Although many prejudices against female officeholders in Arizona had been laid to rest by the 1980s, women still faced stiff resistance when it came to the office of governor," Ossalaer wrote in "Winning Their Place: Arizona Women in Politics."
"Business and political leaders were unhappy with Warner's selection and encouraged Democratic businessman William Schulz to enter as an independent, which split the Democratic vote."
About 40 percent of voters supported Mecham, about 34 supported Warner and about 26 supported Schulz.
"Warner had difficulty raising funds for her campaign and narrowly lost," Ossalaer wrote. "Ironically, Warner's loss would set the stage for the first woman to become Arizona's governor just two year later."
When Mecham was impeached after facing charges of obstruction of justice and misuse of government funds, then-Secretary of State Rose Mofford took his place in the Governor's Office.
Warner's losses didn't make her any less enthusiastic about politics. When state Sen. Martín Quezada began campaigning for a school-board seat in 2006, she encouraged him to pursue public life and offered hard-won advice.
"Since then, I've always looked up to her," Quezada said.
As she talked about her own time as a school-board member, she showed "genuine passion" for kids, schools, teachers and education, Quezada said.
"She was a giant," he said. "Everyone knew her, respected her."
Felecia Rotellini, Arizona Democratic Party chairwoman, similarly described Warner as a mentor in a statement Wednesday.
"Carolyn had a contagious love of politics, and conveyed her beliefs and Democratic values through her exceptional speeches," Rotellini said. "She championed the life-altering power of education and dedicated her life to the children of Arizona and to improving our public schools."
Athia Hardt, who reported for The Arizona Republic in the 1970s, recalled covering Warner's school-board meetings at a time when "Carolyn and I would be the only two women in the room."
Decades later, Hardt remembered Warner giving speeches that inspired many in education.
She also recalled her impeccable wardrobe and spectacular Christmas parties.
Deborah Dillon, who worked on Warner's 1976 Senate campaign, described Warner as the matriarch of her family, supporting her children at every turn and instilling in them values of service and giving.
"All of her grandchildren revered her," Dillon said. "Her daughters and her son, Steven, were her rocks."
At 88, Warner was still flying around the country, sharing her book and speaking about education. She recently flew to the Tribeca Film Festival to support her grandson.
Given her stamina, Warner's illness took everyone by surprise, Dillon said.
She was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma in May, according to her family.
"As always, she was alert and in charge up to the very end," her daughter Christi Warner Beyer said in an email. "She passed at home with all of us by her side."
Fred DuVal, Democratic nominee in the 2014 gubernatorial election, said in a Facebook post that he visited Warner the day before she died.
"She was full of her unique sparkle," he wrote. "We recapped our Oklahoma football, gossiped about politics and recounted our first campaign trips on her 1974 campaign."
DuVal said Warner "passionate about her state, her politics and her friends," and he "cherished being among them"
"RIP dear Carolyn," he wrote. "We have lost a great."
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Elon Musk certainly hasn't been on the down-low lately. Well, with the Tesla's IPO and then Toyota huge investment and manufacturing deals. Then there's the lawsuits and his devoice. So yeah, it's no wonder that Jon Favreau modeled his Tony Stark character after Elon — or so says Wikipedia.
But last night he had a friendly fireside chat with Stephen Colbert, where it was really nothing more than reading of the man's resume and talking about his ventures. Of course Colbert talked circles around the PayPal co-founder as he tends to do. It's not like The Colbert Report is known as a hard-hitting news program anyway. That's more the style of The Daily Show. Click through for the video.

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Florida baseball: A sad state
April 13, 2007 By WRN Contributor
Message to Major League Baseball: The next time the Florida Marlins decide they want to leave Florida for another location and a new stadium, let them go. Right now, very few people care whether the Marlins are in Miami or not.
When the Milwaukee Brewers recently played a three-game series in Miami, the 3-day attendance total was 33,819, for a per game average of 11,273. I know the Brewers may not be the big draw that the New York Mets or Chicago Cubs may be, but for the most part, that's the attendance story most of the time at Florida Marlin home games.
In Milwaukee, where the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels just finished a three-game series, the 3-day attendance total hit 52,496. The three game averages were 17,499. I know tickets ($10) were a bargain, but fans were watching two out of market teams at Miller Park. And Milwaukee is one of the smallest markets in all of baseball.
It goes to show you that the Wisconsin sports fan is truly top notch. Obviously the same can't be said about the baseball fans in Florida.
What would happen if the Marlins left town? If a tree fell in the middle of the forest, would anyone hear it? My guess is nobody would know, or care.
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Canada has set October 17, 2018, as the date that adults in the country will be legally able to purchase cannabis for recreational use through licensed dispensaries and, in some areas, online. Canada has already taken an early lead when it comes to the legal cannabis industry, with many U.S. states moving to follow its path toward legalization. Nonetheless, as of this writing, the U.S. has not moved to legalize marijuana usage in either recreational or medicinal cases on a federal level. Still, Canadian legalization has inspired optimism and excitement among an enthusiastic investor base, and the share price of many pot stocks has moved to reflect that.
With the legal marijuana industry growing at a rapid pace, many analysts see the next stage of growth as one of differentiation. There is now a crowded field of competitors representing many different parts of the legal marijuana sphere. It's unlikely that each of these companies will continue to thrive, or even to survive, going forward. For that reason, investors may be interested in finding companies which are unique. Below, we'll explore several of these standouts.
One of the biggest names in the legal cannabis space is GW Pharmaceuticals (GWPH). In June, the British company saw its cannabidiol-based epilepsy drug Epidiolex receive approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This marked the very first instance in which a cannabis-based drug received such approval. GW thus has a strong advantage relative to other medical marijuana product companies; it has a drug ready for patients. GW has continued to develop other products as well, although those are still in the pre-approval stage of development.
Canadian medical marijuana company Liberty Health Sciences (LHSIF) is unique in that it does business in Florida. It stands apart from competitors because it holds one of only 14 cultivation licenses for medical marijuana producers in the state. This means that the competition for Liberty Health Sciences is already dramatically reduced; Liberty ended last quarter with about 10,000 patients and revenue of $2.2 million, almost double that of the previous quarter, according to a report by the Motley Fool. Perhaps even more notably, Liberty is developing the largest grow farm in Florida, amounting to about 225,000 square feet. This could push Liberty's stake in the medical marijuana market of Florida to about 20% or more.
Another Canadian outfit, CannaRoyalty Corp. (CNNRF) began life as an investment company, though it is now focusing on the California legal pot market. CannaRoyalty is aiming to be one of a small number of cannabis distributors in the Californian market. California has thousands of licensed dispensaries, but only a very small number of licensed distributors. If CannaRoyalty is successful in this venture, it stands the chance of being a part of a market which could be larger than that of the entire nation of Canada.
KushCo Holdings (KSHB) is a company that is not directly involved in the growth, production, and distribution of marijuana. Rather, the company is known for tamper- and child-resistant packaging which is popular across the industry. Indeed, KushCo has partnerships with at least 5,000 marijuana companies around the globe. The company works to maintain compliance for retail items, and it is also involved in branding and marketing for growers.
Besides this, KushCo stands out for having recently moved into the hydrocarbon gas and solvent sphere. These industries are related to the development of cannabis oils and concentrates. All told, KushCo has made itself into an indispensable partner of thousands of legal cannabis companies, and it has also avoided any legal or regulatory hassle by not being directly involved in the growth or distribution of marijuana itself.


i assume you've updated your Post Configurator libraries in NX12.0.1 .
Please be aware of the fact that the folder in the mach/post_configurator should still contains the def_editor and the editor folder. The Post Configurator update archive package only contains the lib folder.
So if you've did an backup of the old folder in your NX installation just copy these two folders in you post_configurator folder and editosr will be work again.


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Man Utd backed to complete Matthijs de Ligt transfer for one key reason
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Jaap Stam has backed his former club to sign Ajax sensation Matthijs de Ligt and says we would 'absolutely fit in' at the club.
By Adam Skinner
PUBLISHED: PUBLISHED: 06:00, Mon, May 27, 2019
De Ligt is expected to leave Ajax in the summer and is perhaps the hottest property on the market right now.
United have been heavily linked with a move but could face stiff competition from the likes of Barcelona, Manchester City and Juventus.
They are said to be outsiders as they are unable to offer the 19-year-old Champions League football next season.
However, Stam, says his fellow Dutchman and centre-back should consider making the switch to Old Trafford as he is exactly the sort of player they need.
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Speaking after starring in a 5-0 win over Bayern Munich in a United legends match, he said: "He's a great player, he's only a youngster as everybody knows.
"But in how he plays he's an adult to be honest.
"He's got composure on the ball, he's aggressive and tactically he sees the game and reads the game well.
"And he's got that driving force for himself as well in what you need to achieve and where you want to go to.
Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has urged Matthijs de Ligt to join his old club (Image: GETTY)
"I think that's one of the most important things for a player to have, to have goals for yourself that you want to make steps, that you want to improve yourself, that you want to go to the highest level.
"I think he would suit very well over here [at United] if they're trying to pick him up.
"I'm not sure if that's the truth of course because a lot of things have been said and been written.
"But he's a player that absolutely fits in here."
De Ligt is one of the world's most highly-rated defenders (Image: GETTY)
The Dutch youngster says he is open to a move to the Premier League (Image: GETTY)
De Ligt teased United fans over the weekend by refusing to rule out a move to the Premier League when asked about his future.
"Where do I see myself? Well, obviously, the Premier League is a big competition, Spain also," De Ligt told ESPN.
"But you have other competitions, it's not just about those two.
"I still don't know anything about where my future is, so I see how it goes.
"First we have to play two games [for Holland in the Uefa Nations League] and then after that I will see what happens next."
Man Utd news: Matthijs de Ligt refuses to rule out Premier League move
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Who says C7 Corvette isn't fast enough? A reconfigured 2015 C7 Stingray just did 60 miles per hour in a breathtaking 2.9 seconds.
The engineers at Hennessey Performance has modified a C7 Stingray to prove its road power. Equipped with a 2.3 liter supercharged engine that boasts 708 horsepower, it sprinted across 60 feet in just 1.77 seconds before finishing the quarter mile journey precisely in 10.97 seconds.
The rare C7 Stingray possesses GM's eight-speed automatic transmission and drag radial tires. Hennessy only produced 100 units last year and hopefully will do the same this year.


Instructions are below - it should be self-explanatory really. I didn't use all the letters as it was hard to fit 26 letters nicely into the wheel.
And if you'd like this on a bigger interactive whiteboard, click on this link for the full screen version.


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Q: HTML5 Select Multiple Values to Array We would like to use HTML5 select input to return an array of values, for example this select input
<select id="fruits" multiple>
   <option value="oranges">Oranges</option>
   <option value="apples" selected>Apples</option>
   <option value="grapes" selected>Grapes</option>
</select>

When we are trying to get the value using
fruits = fruits.value // this produces only 'apples'

Why Only Apples? How can we get the value from the select input to return an array of fruits (values) ?
Thanks!
btw - this can be seen in the following fiddle :
https://jsfiddle.net/eaby035z/
Also, How can we do this the other way around?!
var favorites = ['apples','oranges'];
fruits.value = favorites // doesn't work...

A: One possible solution would be :
At first you need to select all the options and iterate through them.
options would be a HTMLCollection and you can iterate using a for loop ( among others ) and inside that for loop you can get the values. See below
TO get them inside an array just push them in an empty array.

const select = document.getElementById("select")
const options = select.options
const fruits = [];
for ( let i=0; i< options.length; i++) {
 fruits.push(options[i].value)
}
console.log(fruits)
<select id="select" multiple>
   <option value="oranges">Oranges</option>
   <option value="apples" selected>Apples</option>
   <option value="grapes" selected>Grapes</option>
</select>

One other solution would be to use map array method on the options HTML collection. map returns an array. ( just like haim770 mentioned in the comment to your question )

const select = document.getElementById("select")
const options = select.options
fruitArray = Array.prototype.map.call(options, option => option.value )

console.log(fruitArray)
<select id="select" multiple>
   <option value="oranges">Oranges</option>
   <option value="apples" selected>Apples</option>
   <option value="grapes" selected>Grapes</option>
</select>

After your EDIT to the question asking how to set some values to the options

const favorites = ['value1','value2', 'value3'];
const select = document.getElementById("select")
const options = select.options
for ( let i=0; i< options.length; i++) {
 options[i].value = favorites[i]
  options[i].innerText = favorites[i]
}
<select id="select" multiple>
   <option value="oranges">Oranges</option>
   <option value="apples" selected>Apples</option>
   <option value="grapes" selected>Grapes</option>
</select>

A: you can easily do it using JQUERY. Hope it will Help

var selectedOptions = $("#select").val();
console.log(selectedOptions);

function onSelectChange(){
  var selectedOptions = $("#select").val();
  console.log(selectedOptions);
}

var setValue = ["apples","mango"];
function setOptions(){
  $("#select option").prop("selected", false);
  for(var i=0;i<setValue.length;i++){
    $("#select option[value='" + setValue[i] + "']").prop("selected", true);
  }
}
<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js"></script>
<select id="select" multiple onChange="onSelectChange()">
   <option value="oranges">Oranges</option>
   <option value="apples" selected>Apples</option>
   <option value="grapes" selected>Grapes</option>
   <option value="mango" >mango</option>
</select>

<button onClick="setOptions()" >Set Programatically</button>

A: Iterate through the options of select and get all the option where selected is true.

const select = document.getElementById("select")
const options = select.options
const fruits = [];
for (let i = 0; i < options.length; i++) {
  if (options[i].selected == true) {
    console.log(options[i].value)
  }
}
<select id="select" multiple>
  <option value="oranges">Oranges</option>
  <option value="apples" selected>Apples</option>
  <option value="grapes" selected>Grapes</option>
</select>

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Butcher Babies – Lilith (Album Review)
October 24, 2017 Butcher Babies – Lilith (Album Review)
Posted at 12:46h Marieval Yebra cryptic rock, CrypticRock, Music reviews, News, Reviews 0 Comments
Through hard work and dedication, Butcher Babies has made their Heavy Metal dreams a reality. Led by the two vocalist assault of Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey, California's Butcher Babies stay hungry for more as they return with their new album Lilith on Friday, October 27, 2017 through Century Media Records.
Their third full-length album since Goliath made impact in 2013, anchored by tracks such as "I Smell a Massacre" as well as "Magnolia Blvd," Butcher Babies has spent the last few years honing their sound and stage presence. Touring, and touring some more, the band offered even more merciless Metal on their 2015 album Take it Like a Man, an album which included the amazing track "Monsters Ball." What can fans expect from Lilith?
Well, in order to prepare, one needs to understand where this band is coming from. First of all, they do not rest on their laurels, in fact, they keep pushing to improve with each passing day. They are dedicated to their craft and truly love the art of Metal. Together, Shephard and Harvey unite with their band of brothers – Guitarist Henry Flury, Bassist Jason Klein, Drummer Chase Brickenden – to hopefully knock the socks off listeners with Lilith.
Worth every bit of hype and enthusiasm, if Butcher Babies did not have you under their hypnotic post-apocalyptic spell in the past, chances are Lilith will change your mind. Heavy on the Thrash Metal influence, setting the tone right off the bat is "Burn the Straw Man," which is a throw down of raw political prowess. With lyrics like, "…they are watching me, they are watching you," it is goosebump inspiring to know this insanely badass song does evoke shreds of reality. It is great to know one can enjoy Metal with a message, and Butcher Babies does not shy away from that.
Moving forward, title-track and the album's latest single, "Lilith," is filled with pure unadulterated fury that makes it a must listen. Then, showing their diversity, "Headspin" is a complete change of pace with a haunting melodic symphony of Metal, reminding you that while they can growl with the best of them, these women can carry a tune. Underrated as vocalists, they can go from shredding vocals to putting you at ease in matter of seconds with passionate singing.
Filled with incandescent feeling of desire, "Korova" comes across as a track filled with charisma, opening with an organ before pounding screams. This is before by far one of the best songs on the album, "The Huntsman," which is a macabre and morbid version of Little Red Riding Hood. It really does not get much better as guitar shredding prevails, while the story makes Red Riding Hood the protagonist. Relentless, through all 11 tracks, even during the darker, more melodic parts, the second half of Lilith is highlighted by cuts including "Controller," which is an ode to ex and/or significant others the world over while "POMONA (Shit Happens)" is an unhinged offering of heavy Punk Metal.
So what can fans expect from Lilith? Simply put, Lilith is just the album that one would expect from a band that has evolved into the Metal weapon of mass destruction that it is today. Butcher Babies show they are for real – they can sing, scream, shred, and offer words of meaning amidst it all. An album that combines styles, it is a mature effort that offers something for all kinds of Metal fans. Butcher Babies has taken the next step in their evolution and it is Lilith. For these reasons, CrypticRock gives this album 5 out of 5 stars.
October 26, 2017 – West Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy (SOLD OUT)
October 27. 2017 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl at The Palms
October 28, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
October 30, 2017 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
October 31, 2017 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
November 1, 2017 – Vancouver, CAN @ Rickshaw Theatre*
November 3, 2017 – Jerome, ID @ Diamondz Event Center*
November 7, 2017 – Minot, ND @ The Original*
November 8, 2017 – Fargo, ND @ Sanctuary Events Center
November 10, 2017 – Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
November 14, 2017 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
November 15, 2017 – Grand Rapids, MI @ 20 Monroe Live
November 16, 2017 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's
November 17, 2017 – Rochester, NY @ Anthology
November 18, 2017 – Portland, ME @ Aura
November 19, 2017 – Albany, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
November 21, 2017 – Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
November 22, 2017 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
November 24, 2017 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
November 25, 2017 – Lancaster, PA @ Freedom Hall
November 26, 2017 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
November 28, 2017 – Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & The Mine
November 29, 2017 – Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
December 1, 2017 – St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall (SOLD OUT)
December 2, 2017 – Kansas City, MO @ The Truman
December 3, 2017 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
December 5, 2017 – Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Pavilion
December 6, 2017 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
December 7, 2017 – Tucson AZ @ Club X
December 9, 2017 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater
December 10, 2017 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
December 11, 2017 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
* – Butcher Babies Headlining (No Hollywood Undead)
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Finding Camp Lawton
August 16, 2010 by Peter
CNN posted this interesting story today about what some folks have called, "one of the most significant Civil War discoveries in decades."
Some students from Georgia Southern have found what may be, "the exact location of a stockade and dozens of personal artifacts belonging to" Union Prisoners at Camp Lawton, a Confederate prison that housed about 10,000 men. Camp Lawton was built to replace the notorious Andersonville Prison, but it wasn't much of an improvement.
The article mentions Pvt. Robert Knox Sneden, a Union map maker who painted some watercolors of the prison and kept a journal of his experiences at Camp Lawton. A quick search of Footnote turned up this copy of one of Sneden's maps of Camp Lawton:
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bark417 says:
My great-granduncle David Monroe died in this camp on 20 Nov 1864. No information re his burial has been found. His widow's civil war pension file indicates he enlisted August 11, 1862 at Tallula, Menard Co., Illinois in Co. F, 114th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers to serve 3 years. Mustered in as corporal on 18 Sep 1862 at Camp Butler, Illnois. Captured 10 June 1864 at Battle of Guntown, Mississippi. Died 20 Nov 1864 at Camp Millen, Georgia per affadavit of Dennis Bergen and Henry C. Wilson, also in Co. F and fellow prisoners. Attended David in his last hours. Died of dropsy & general debility. Family lore says David was a prisoner in Andersonville. This may be true and he was transferred to Millen after that camp opened.
cindyf says:
bark417,
Your great-uncle David Monroe was indeed a prisoner at Andersonville and was sent to Millen 11/11/1864
the below link will take you to the Andersonville prisoner lookup site.
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/andSearchp.cfm
My husband's great-grandfather was in the 112th IL Vol Inf and was captured 9/26/1863 and sent to Andersonville and was also transfered to Millen (10/31/1864). He was exchanged @ Savannah on 11/20/1864. He was in the hospital for 40 day and then on furlough for 30 days before rejoining his company in NC! How difficult that had to have been after enduring what he had been through! He did survive to marry and raise a family.
Where can i find lists of prisoners of war from the Civil War? Is there some way to track where a Union soldier would have been sent if you know in ?what battle he was captured?
Marty Porter says:
Lynn you need to obtain a copy of your ancestor's military service records from the National Archives which will answer you questions. Good luck.
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The Mertensii Butterflyfish, also known as the Orangetail Butterflyfish, or Crowned Pearlyscale Butterflyfish, is a blue silver coloration with black margins on its body scales. This gives a criss-cross pattern and pearly sheen. Most of its posterior is orange and it has a silver-edged black stripe through the eye.
It may reside in a 120 gallon or larger aquarium provided that it is well-maintained and relatively peaceful. It may be kept with other Butterflyfish if they are introduced to the tank at the same time.
The diet of the Mertensii Butterflyfish should include various meaty preparations.


The first new Maker's Mark recipe for at least 50 years, Maker's 46 is named for the number of different wood 'recipes' they tried before getting it right. Bottled at 47% it is matured in part in barrels containing a 'ladder' of toasted new French oak barrel staves to give more spice, sweetness and vanilla.
First had it in USA and loved it. It a mellow flavour, not harsh on the throat. If you like Woodford or Eagle Rare you should like this. So glad I can treat myself now and again back home.
This has got to be one of the smoothest bourbons out there. Certainly the best value for money. Been bringing it over from the USA for a few years now so great to see it available for sale in the UK, save a flight! It's mellow and full of flavor. Recommend 100%.
Quite simply one of the best bourbon's I have had. This is possibly better than the 12 year Elijah Craig which is my all time favourite which is a bold statement in itself, however with the Maker's 46 this offers all the key element's of a high quality bourbon at a fair price... Awesome. A taste sensation comparable to Maximus riding the cavalry in the opening scene from Gladiator.
this whiskey is tasty and well worth the price and difference, while I accept it's not liquid gold, it's darn tasty.
Not particularly good. To mutch taste of alcohol and to little of oak and markers own special taste.


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POLICE REPORTS: Youth Center Shields "Violent Offender"; Won't Help Cops
November 8, 2013 CWBChicago Citywide
Note: The complete police reports, as issued by the Chicago Police Department are on our Google Drive: Click Here. The highlighting was made by a third party.
On at least two occasions last year, the Broadway Youth Center (BYC) actively obstructed Chicago Police Department efforts to identify and capture individuals wanted for violent beatings inside of and near their former location at Belmont and Broadway.
That is the sobering story revealed in two Chicago Police Department reports provided to Crime in Wrigleyville and Boystown by Citizens for a Safer Lakeview.
Incident 1
On July 13, 2012, one report says, "following a verbal altercation [offender] struck the victim in the face and head multiple times." The victim was transported to a hospital by ambulance.
According to the report, officers "were informed by several bystanders that the offender was being hidden inside the Broadway Youth Center (3179 N. Broadway) by the center's staff. [Two BYC] staff members. . . refused to cooperate…in any way and repeatedly cited [Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act] regulations as giving them the right to refuse to assist the police."
Incident #2
Then, on October 15, 2012, police responded to 3179 N. Broadway again. This time, the battery took place inside the BYC facility.
According to the police report, a man had taken a baby stroller way from a woman and her girlfriend. When the man was confronted, the police report says, the offender punched the victim "in the face causing a small cut inside of her mouth and also her nose began to bleed. Offender then fled the scene, possibly in the direction of 'The Center on Halsted'."
Then, the obstruction begins: The officers "interviewed the center's staff who stated that they knew who the offender was and had his information but that they would not give it to" the officers. The officers "informed the staff that this action is in direct conflict with [their] investigation and their failure to cooperate was an obstruction to justice."
The BYC staff told the police officers to get a search warrant to get information that the staff already knew about an offender who beat a woman inside their shelter.
A PDF containing both police reports is available here. The redactions were made by the Chicago Police Department to protect the identities of victims, witnesses, and suspects. This is standard practice when providing reports responsive to Freedom of Information Act inquiries. The highlighting was made prior to the documents' coming into CWB's possession.


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Q: Scrapy 1.0 - Getting return value after running from python script I am using the below code to run my crawler from a python script:
import scrapy
from scrapy.crawler import CrawlerProcess

process = CrawlerProcess()

process.crawl(MySpider)
process.start() # the script will block here until the crawling is finished

where my MySpider returns an object.
How can I get the return value from this? Please keep in mind this is Scrapy 1.0. All the examples I found are for older versions of Scrapy.
The above code is from : http://doc.scrapy.org/en/latest/topics/practices.html#run-scrapy-from-a-script

A: Well, the solution would be to implement custom item pipeline to store your results in a file -- and read the results later.
Alternatively you can do this with configuring the export in Scrapy too. For example export the items in a file called results.json:
settings.overrides['FEED_FORMAT'] = 'json'
settings.overrides['FEED_URI'] = 'results.json'

To avoid the temporal file you should use a custom pipeline class and handle your results on the spider_closed signal.
You can refer to this answer for more details: https://stackoverflow.com/a/23574703/3941341


This section contains photos of the branch's activities - including beer festivals, outings and other social events. We've only recently added this page to the site so there aren't many photos yet. We plan to expand the photo gallery over the coming months.
If you have any photos of a branch event that could be included on the site then please email them to photos@shantscamra.org.uk .


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The upcoming tablet is designed for home use. The info is revealed by German website WinFuture. Over the specs, Yoga Tab3 Plus features 10.0 inches IPS LED touchscreen display with a high resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels. This tablet is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon (SD) 650 chipset processor clocked at 1.8 GHz.
The display is not providing impressive visuals to the user in spite of having such a high-quality pixel density. Other specs revealed that the device supports 32 GB internal memory can be expandable using a microSD card.
This device has a battery back-up of 9,300 mAh which can provide 18 hours of stand-by on a single time charging. There is a 13 MP rear camera in the device which can record videos at 1080p. also, there is a USB type-C port which acts as a reversible connector. On the front side, there is a 5 MP camera for selfies and video calling facility.
In terms of looks, the leaks said that the tablet will be a combined product of metal and leather. It is expected that the tab will contain the metal body and grainy leather back. The tablet runs on Android OS v6.0 out of the box which will be upgraded to Nougat v7.0.
The tab is enriched with JBL speakers for an amazing quality of sound. The rumour about the built-in projector in the device is expected to be false. Other connectivity options are also available in the tab like WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and a type-C USB. The thinness of the device is about 4.7 mm making it the thinnest tab of all the time. The device weighs about 683 gms.
It is expected that the base price of the WiFi version of the device is $390 and for the LTE version, the price is about $450. It is expected that the Lenovo will launch new and exciting gadgets at the upcoming IFA event in Berlin. Hope you like all the upcoming devices in the IFA event.
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The US foreign policy elite still wants the Middle East for its oil and its strategic location.
IN recent testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, four former US diplomats provided remarkably candid commentary on recent US involvement in the Middle East, revealing a number of the most closely guarded secrets of US diplomacy.
The ex-diplomats emphasised the importance of the region's oil, spoke critically about the weaknesses of US strategy, made a number of crude comments about US partners, displayed little concern about ongoing violence, and called for more 'discipline' throughout the region.
One of the former diplomats, James Jeffrey, criticised the Obama administration for withdrawing US forces from Iraq in 2011 rather than going through with a secret deal to maintain a secret network of military bases in the country. Even today, Jeffrey said, officials in Washington must not 'melt down' and retrench when US forces get killed. Officials must accept that there could always be 'new Benghazis and new Nigers', he said, referring to incidents in which US agents have been killed.
The four former diplomats also lambasted US partners in the region. They criticised many of their closest allies for poor governance, a lack of democracy, and an inability to coordinate on shared strategic objectives.
Jeffrey made some of the strongest criticisms, charging Kurdish leaders in Iraqi Kurdistan with making their region into 'another basket case' in the Middle East. He also complained that US officials had to deal with 'a lot of bitching' from the Turkish government over US support for the Kurdish fighters confronting the Islamic State (IS) in Syria.
In addition to Jeffrey, who once held high-level positions in the George W Bush administration, the group of former diplomats included Ryan Crocker, Eric Edelman and Stuart Jones. Crocker has been the US ambassador to six different countries in the Middle East. Edelman and Jones, who have both been diplomats in the Middle East, have held senior positions in numerous administrations.
Over the past few decades, all four men have played significant roles in crafting and implementing US policies in the region. They were 'giants' who had 'walked the earth', according to Edelman.
Together, these four former diplomats called on the Trump administration to play a more assertive role in the Middle East. Although they largely agreed that IS has been significantly weakened over the last two-and-a-half years, removing a significant challenge to US power, they saw ongoing challenges from Iran and Russia and growing problems between the US and its allies. They wanted to ensure that the United States remained well positioned to call the shots in the region and maintain a US-led system of regional order.
'Clarity on US plans and goals and particularly success against Iran will help mobilise allies, but the US must discipline the system and overwatch partners constantly,' Jeffrey said.
Some of the more astounding revelations concern the basic reason why US officials remain so focused on the Middle East. Although US officials typically emphasise the problems of terrorism and security, a number of the former diplomats indicated that the major concerns have always been the region's oil, location and function in the global economy.
Edelman went on to suggest that US actions in the region have been consistently based on these geostrategic factors. He cited the Carter Doctrine of 1980, which identified the Persian Gulf as a region so vital to US interests that the US would militarily intervene in the region to expel outside forces. He also cited the first Gulf War against Iraq, in which the US militarily intervened to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait.
'The geostrategic and economic factors that made the Middle East so important to our national security in the past are just as potent today,' Edelman said. Even with recent increases in US energy production as a result of the fracking revolution, 'real or even potential disruptions to the flow of oil anywhere would have serious negative effects on our economy'.
With his remarks, Edelman made it clear that US officials continue to value the Middle East for its oil. The region 'contains half of global proven oil reserves, accounts for one-third of oil production and exports, and is home to three of the world's four biggest oil transit chokepoints', he explained.
Instead, the current and former officials focused their discussion on what they thought were the main challenges to US access to the area. Their primary concern was that Russia and Iran were working together to challenge the US-led system of regional order with the hopes of creating some alternative system.
'In reality, both Russia and Iran want to roll back US influence even further in the region, and each depends on the other to help it do so,' Edelman warned in his prepared statement.
During the hearing, Jeffrey made a similar point, saying that 'Russia and Iran and, to some degree, Syria want to change the mix of the Middle East'. The US and its allies, he continued, must maintain the current system and 'at the end of the day we just have to push back'.
In these ways, the former diplomats provided some remarkable insights into the most basic reasons behind US actions in the Middle East. They revealed that basic US policy was to maintain a US-led system of regional order so that the US government could influence how all parts of the world gained access to the region's oil.
Throughout the hearing, the four former diplomats also made a number of unusually blunt criticisms of US strategy. They felt that their superiors in Washington and their many partners throughout the region kept taking steps that were creating more problems in the area.
Jeffrey was especially critical of the Obama administration, which he blamed for failures in the second Gulf War against Iraq. Jeffrey, who was the Obama administration's ambassador to Iraq during the period when US forces withdrew from the country in 2011, said that the administration should have accepted a secret plan to keep US forces in the country. Jeffrey explained that administration officials had arranged a secret plan with then Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki 'to cheat, with Maliki's acknowledgement', on the final agreement to withdraw US forces from the country. 'We had Black SOF, White SOF,' he said, seemingly referring to different kinds of Special Operations Forces. 'We had drones, we had all kinds of things,' he added.
Although the other former diplomats on the panel largely agreed that the Obama administration should not have withdrawn US forces from Iraq in 2011, they were convinced that US partners shared much of the blame for ongoing violence in the area. The former diplomats accused many of their closest partners and allies of acting in ways that were creating problems.
Sometimes, 'they will do things in a way that we think makes things worse rather than better', Edelman said.
Jeffrey agreed with his colleagues, saying it was simply the price of operating in the Middle East. To maintain access to the region, he explained, 'we have to rely on five countries - Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt'. Each of them, he said, came with significant problems, all of which made it difficult to operate in the area. 'We wouldn't pick these allies if we were coming up with a different Middle East, but we have to deal with the Middle East we have,' he said.
Jeffrey was especially critical of Turkey, a NATO ally. He said that 'the things they do are toxic'.
Since a putsch attempt against the Turkish government in July 2016, Turkish leaders have accused the US government of involvement. As part of the government's subsequent crackdown on its domestic opponents, an estimated 150,000 Turks have been fired from their jobs, 60,000 have been arrested, 1,500 civil society organisations have been disbanded, and more than 100 media outlets have been closed.
The crackdown came amid a period of growing tensions between the US and Turkish governments. Differences over how to deal with the war in Syria and relations with Russia have added to the tensions in the relationship.
'It's unpleasant, it's transactional, it's ugly,' Jeffrey said.
Edelman, who believed that the US bore 'a little bit of the blame here for this deterioration in relations', still called for a tougher approach. 'I don't think we can tolerate some of the behaviour that our Turkish allies are showing,' he said.
Crocker reminded the Senate committee members that the US still relied on Turkey to maintain access to the region. He said that it would be necessary to continue working with the country's repressive leadership, despite its troubling behaviour.
Jeffrey provided one of the most telling comments on the situation when he acknowledged that the Turkish government continued to tolerate US support for the Kurdish fighters who were fighting IS in Syria. The Kurdish fighters, he explained, were an offshoot of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a group that both the US and Turkish governments consider to be a terrorist organisation.
'The Turks are allowing us to support the PKK offshoot Kurds in Syria every day - reluctantly, with a lot of bitching, but they do it,' Jeffrey said.
The US decision to support the Kurdish fighters created additional controversy because of Kurdish aspirations to create their own state. The governments of countries with significant Kurdish populations, including Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey, all opposed the idea.
The former diplomats signalled their support for the Iraqi government's military operations, despite the fact that the Iraqi Kurds were playing a significant role in the war against IS.
Jeffrey argued that Iraq must hold together because of its potential to produce so much oil. He said that Iraq could eventually enter 'into the Saudi Arabia category', meaning that it could become a major player in the global oil market. 'That's a very important trump card, so to speak, in the Middle East, and we don't want to just break it up,' he said.
Jeffrey was especially critical of the Iraqi Kurds for pursuing independence, saying that 'they have gone in three months from one of the best good-news stories in the region to another basket case'.
If they keep crossing 'red lines', Crocker said, 'we're probably not going to be around to back them up when the going gets rough'.
'It's the same as, sadly, with the Christian communities,' Crocker added, referring to Iraqi Christians who were facing their own challenges.
In these ways, the former diplomats made it clear that they were willing to ignore the plight of their partners and other marginalised groups if they could not find any strategic reasons to support them. The challenges facing the Kurds and Christians, they indicated, were minor factors compared with the strategic factors at play.
In spite of the rather complex strategic landscape, the four former diplomats still acknowledged that the US maintained tremendous influence throughout the Middle East. They largely agreed that the US remained the dominant power in the region with no comparable rival.
In his prepared statement, Edelman acknowledged that US naval and air power in the Persian Gulf 'outmatches Iran's'.
Jeffrey agreed, explaining that the US maintained 'significant assets' throughout the Middle East. 'Most of the states in the region are our security partners, with a huge conventional superiority, along with CENTCOM, over Iran, even with Russian support,' Jeffrey explained.
CENTCOM, short for US Central Command, hosts about 80,000 US military forces at numerous bases and offshore sites throughout the region. Over the past two-and-a-half years, CENTCOM has put its power on display in the war against IS. Since August 2014, coalition forces have conducted nearly 25,000 airstrikes in Iraq and Syria. As of April 2017, they had killed as many as 70,000 IS fighters, according to their own estimates.
US forces have also re-established a powerful military presence in Iraq, now basing more than 5,000 US forces in the country.
Currently, all signs indicate the US is increasing its hold over the Middle East.
The only problem, according to the former diplomats, is that the US continues to face significant resistance. Although the US has constructed a kind of informal American empire, they believe that US actions and polices are creating blowback that is bringing more conflict and violence to the region.
'Anything we do to contain Iran, to push back, will bring with it great risks to us and to people in the region,' Jeffrey said. These were the lessons of history, he explained, citing 'the chaos we deliberately created' to confront past challengers in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran.
Moving forward, Jeffrey believed, it would be better to conduct what he called 'economy-of-force, light-footprint operations with our allies'. He suggested that these types of operations would be more effective, even if they resulted in additional violence.
'That will produce new Benghazis and new Nigers,' Jeffrey said. But 'we have to be able to move on and not melt down when these things happen because this is the right way to approach it'.
Indeed, Jeffrey insisted that it would be necessary to accept more death and violence if the US was going to achieve its strategic objectives. This kind of trade-off, he believed, was simply how things worked in the area. Citing recent retaliatory actions by the Israeli and Saudi governments against missile attacks, Jeffrey said that the high civilian death tolls that resulted from such operations had simply become one of the costs of military engagement in the region.
'Ten thousand more dead civilians in the Middle East, in a region that's seen 1 million in the last 30 years, by my count ... are not going to deter the Saudis and the Israelis from acting against this threat,' he said.
Edward Hunt writes about war and empire. He has a PhD in American Studies from the College of William & Mary. This article was originally published on the Foreign Policy In Focus website (fpif.org) under a Creative Commons licence (CC BY 3.0 US).


We love trying new and diverse food and were excited to take a food tour of the spice trail, run by Taste Tours. The tour called from Afghanistan to Persia, but we only had to venture to Merrylands for this experience. This tour so grand that we will review it in two parts, for readability.
The Taste Tours is a social enterprise, teaching cultural awareness about different nationalities, cultures and foods. The profits of the tours go to training immigrants and refugees. In general, you only gear negatives about Afghanistan and Persia, the same could be said for Merrylands. Taste Tours are showing a different perspective, reflecting positivity in western Sydney, showcasing the rich culture and diversity of Merrylands and allowing us to experience the warm generous nature of the people and their cultures.
Our meeting point was Asal Sweets, where we met our guides for the day. Two amazingly inspiring women who migrated to Australia, both love the area and were very passionate about the food and culture. Latife intelligent, warm and welcoming was born in Turkey, migrated to Australia when she was four. Also very smart with a chemistry degree and a great mentor for our other guide Parastoo, who was running her first tour. Parastoo is driven and wanting to make the best of her life in her new home, Australia. Parastoo came in 2012 as an asylum seeker from Afghanistan and has a scholarship to study at UWS teaching. Her family fled Afghanistan and went to Indonesia and there came to Australia. She absolutely loves living in Merrylands.
Starting the tour by acknowledged the traditional owners, the Dharug people was a nice touch. Latife and Parastoo introduced themselves and gave a rundown of what Taste Tours is about and what they do. One thing that resonates from the introduction, Latife described Australia as multicultural the food on this tour is from Persian, Turkish and Afghanis culture, but they see it as Australian food as those cultures are now part of Australia.
Remember we were in Asal sweets a Persian patisserie, surrounded by a plethora of delectable cakes and pastriw. We were offed some biscuits to start, with differing flavours including cocounut, rosewater, saffron. The texture was most impressive a crunchy outer layer with a soft chewy centre. We would later return after the tour to purchase some goodies to take home.
Next we were whisked around the corner to the Green Wheat Bakery where they were pumping out Afghan bread from a tandoor oven, check out the video below. Our guide for the day, Parastoo explaining that making this bread was the source of her family income while they lived in Indonesia. We were also introduced to a jam, something tasty and new, a carrot jam, a nice spread for bread freshly made. What a start to our tour.
Next a stop into a Persian supermarket, where we tried some sweets and explored. We followed this by visitingBiber diner, well known in merrylands for thdid kebabs, pide, pizza. The owners origially from Adana southern Turkey. Sampling a specialty dish, the freshly made kiymali pide (pizza) made from mince, tomato, onion, parsley, herbs and spices. The cheese and spinach pide also made as we wait, both were quality.
A short walk away we came to a hole in the wall Afghan BBQ called kebab Al Hojat. With a super red hot coal BBQ firing away. This high heat BBQ taking 7 minutes to cook 50 skewers. Pick the type of marinated, skewered meat you desire. The meat tender and flavoursome, after marinating for 12 hours, in 7 types of spices. This is BBQ'd wrapped in Afghani bread and served with fresh salad. This was one of many highlights and at $6 a pop, amazing value.
We finish part 1 of the post here, keep an eye out for part 2 and the rest of this food adventure.
Thanks to Ompty media for introducing us and to Taste tours for inviting us to join them on this tour.
Hoochie Mamma café has an interesting name. The urban dictionary states a Hoochie Mamma is: a female who dressed ghetto fabulous. Whilst there were none of these characters at the café, the cafe is certainly fabulous, as were the staff. Sparky was our waiter, he was instantly charismatic and provided plenty of flair. He totally made our visit, being extremely accommodating and providing humor to our morning visit.
Hoochie Mamma is in close vicinity to the Sydney University Colleges, as well as RPA hospital on Missenden Road, just off King Street Newtown. The cafe really caters to everyone. It also has children's seats and toys and therefore suitable to families too. The space is huge, and comfortable with a good amount of outdoor seating and heaters to provide you warmth in the cold.
Hoochie Mamma is licensed venue and has you covered if you are after something more than a coffee. They do a good coffee, by little marionette, as well as a range of other drinks including, tea, juice, thick shakes and some great smoothies. A favourite was the chunky munky, a tasty choc banana smoothie with chia and honey.
The menu is as diverse as the crowd in the area, with something for everyone, whether it be breakfast or lunch. Visiting for breakfast, it was hard to go past the special of the day, the poached eggs – with marinated feta, rocket served on sourdough, a healthy yet flavoursome start to the day.
For something at the other end of the spectrum,we decided upon something sweet, the pancakes. These were light and fluffy, a homecooked rustic style pancake, nicely presented with honeycomb butter, orange rind, a strawberry on top and a side of maple syrup. These pancakes were delicious and there is something very satisfying about drizzling maple syrup over a stack of pancakes, it may be a sense of nostalgia or conjured from childhood memories.
A great café with friendly staff and perfect for any crowd. The prices are not too expensive, they serve large portions with a range of food to suit all.
@Burgers Anonymous, I have a problem!
I have to confess, I have a problem…. I have a weakness, I love a good burger, it is insatiable, I cannot resist. To get my fix, I visited Burgers Anonymous who have just opened their second establishment, which is located in Balmain. They do make a great burger and it is worth hunting one down. Like its name sake, the location could be proclaimed a little anonymous. It can be found inside the William Wallace Hotel in the back streets of Balmain.
The pub where Burgers Anonymous is set up is an old school pub with the bar at the centre and a couple of pokies. It entertains the regulars with a few bar flies. The staff are friendly, pointing us in the right direction to the food counter situated in the back part of the pub. In contrast to the pub, Burgers Anonymous is newly set up with plenty of seating, with some neon lights and some electronic dart boards thrown in to light up the atmosphere.
Pull up a stump, grab a beer and get ready to chow down. It's recommended to grab some starters. The loaded fries are insane and the onion rings and wings cannot be missed. We loved the maple glazed hot wings, the glaze on top of a crisp batter which gave a loud crunch as you bit in. We could have dined all night on these bad boys.
We were visiting a burger joint, so could not pass on a couple of burgers. With use of quality ground sirloin beef, making these burgers extra special. I was dining with one of our instafoodie mates Where_do_I_eat_pete, who ordered the Heisenburger. This burger double beef and cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion, crack bacon and B.A sauce, has now put Burgers Anonymous on Pete's return list.
I was eyeing off the Chuck Norris XXL, being in the William Wallace Hotel, I summoned some Braveheart courage to conquer this beast of a burger. A delicious tower including double beef, double cheese, crack bacon, the crispy onion rings, lettuce and a delicious sticky hickory BBQ sauce, not done yet! This burger was topped with a ranch BBQ wing. I needed a plan of attack, nah not really. I just ripped in and damn this burger was tasty. During this battle, things got a little messy, half a box of napkins messy. A great burger, but bring your appetite and your A game.
A little out of the way, but worth the effort. Great burgers, wings and beer on tap. What more does one want?
Thanks to Burgers Anonymous for the invite.
Chatswood is not short of places to eat. Mixed amongst the large shopping centres are a wide range of restaurants, food courts and coffee shops. However, there was nothing like Café Eskimo in the area. Café Eskimo is a large café serving a huge range of drinks and brunch options, plated with restaurant style presentation.
If you've had busy shopping day, and just need a snack to refresh that energy, you could grab a coffee and cake, as there are a huge range of beautiful patisserie cakes.
Drink wise, there are colourful smoothies, juices, coffee and specialty teas. Staff are on point with their latte art, evident by my "beary" cute cappuccino.
Café Eskimo serves some amazing sweet breakfast options like the French toast, and an amazingly fluffy pancakes topped with berries and a side of syrup to add as you please. They also have savoury breakfast choices like the breakfast pan.
If you're more in the mood for lunch, no stress, there are plenty of lunch options to choose from too. We almost tried everything. They have a traditional beef burger as well as a pulled pork burger, on brioche buns and they come with a side of crispy chips.
For some heathier options there is a grilled chicken salad and a balsamic flavoured pasta with rockert. One of the best dishes that kept you going in for more, was the plate of chips covered in chilli meat and melted cheese. They also have bolognaise, carbonara pasta with a side of garlic bread for a heartier meal.
Cafè Eskimo is perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch, take your friends and enjoy!
Market City is a shopping destination situated in Haymarket, above Paddy's Markets. With over 100 retail outlets, it offers a great shopping and dining experience. Market City has recently announced the opening of their new level 1 food court, to cater to hungry shoppers and visitors looking for a tasty bite to eat.
We attended the opening ceremony, which included a traditional Chinese Lion Dance performed by Jin Wu Koon (Sydney's dragon and lion dance association). This in itself was very impressive. The Lion dance was offering new vendors prosperity and good luck, which was a nice touch. The performance was very entertaining with the band and lions said to scare away any unwelcome spirits.
The new food court is also impressive and has a stylish fit out, with plenty of seating, tables, benches and cushioned seats with personal tables, providing solace, a place to rest and enjoy a meal. Market City has gone above and beyond to look after all visiting diners and even installed a number of power and USB outlets for you to charge your phone or other electrical devices.
Jorjarn serving up tasty Thai food and sweet drinks on the cheap. Plenty of great flavours on offer including their delicious Pad Thai, and the green curry is a must.
Golden Tower Chinese/Malaysian is great value with a hot bar, mix and match or pick one of your favourites; maybe a Char Kway Teo.
Kaedama Japanese Ramen Bar is a must, with their bone broth boiling away for hours. Don't forget to order Gyoza.
Try Lao Dong for some Taiwanese beef noodles. Their signature braised beef noodles are so flavoursome.
Super Chef offers irresistible succulent BBQ pork, with the crispy duck on display, tantalising your tastebuds.
Sushi Ko is perfect for a quick bite to eat, grab and go. Be tempted by their fresh sushi, nigri or sashimi or maybe a bento box, providing a combination of choices.
At Happy Chef, choose from their range of delicious soups. First, choose your soup, then the type noodles you want. They have big portions of some old favourites including wonton noodle soup or Laksa's.
85 Degrees Cafe is great for a coffee, they have a tasty range of baked goods and cakes. Grab a tray and load up with a bit of everything.
Market City is a great food court with lots of variety. Enjoy a well priced, tasty meal in stylish and comfortable surrounds. Perfect to refuel while you shop.
Thankyou to market city for the invitation.
We returned to one of our favourite Sydney venues: The Oaks for an event called 'whisky of the world. This event combined two of our favourite things, whisky and cheese. It was another well run event by Amy along with the staff of The Oaks and was hosted by Suntory, Beam, CCA Brand ambassador Michael Nouri. After attending this event I can see why Michael is a brand ambassador for the aforementioned brands. Michael is very passionate and showed great knowledge of the brands, families and products he represents.
This event was more than just a tasting, it was an education on whisky, its history, how it is made, and how this elixir reflects the regions in which it was produced. Michael also kept it interesting through first hand stories from knowing the families who produce the products being tasted.
The Oaks is one of Sydney's great pubs, with the famous fairy lit oak tree in the heart of the beer garden. There are a number of sections that off shoot that area and it is great to enjoy a drink whilst exploring. It is a drinking spot to suit all. Whether it be a social drink with the masses in the beer garden or garden bar, a quiet beverage and game of pool or intimate sitting in one of the rooms upstairs, it is the perfect venue. There is also a bistro serving great food and the Garden Pavilion can be used for functions and events.
The whisky of the world tasting was held in the Garden Pavillion. It was perfect for this type of event, a beautiful space with colourful tiles, a private bar and some greenery. Although situated in the pub, this room feels as though it is anywhere but. The bottles that were to be sampled at the front of the room. The tables meticulously set with the cheese boards on display along with three pre poured whiskies, all waiting to be sampled.
With five differing whiskies from different regions of the world as well as five types of cheese, Muscatels and quince paste, our taste buds were in for a treat. We were educated on how to use our senses to help taste and appreciate the whisky by looking at the whisky and its colour, nosing it to associate smells, feeling it in the palm of your hand and most importantly tasting.
Starting with the Hakushu Distiller's Reserve, a delicate whisky, from Japan that is a very popular whisky region, so much so, that it can be difficult to even find a bottle to purchase. This delicate light coloured fruity Whisky with a touch of smoke, matching with the contrast of rich creamy brie. Michael provided a brief history on the origins of whisky in Japan including a Japanese Scottish love story.
Next was one of the most surprising whiskies: a peated Irish whisky, in fact the only peated Irish Whisky, from Connemara. This golden coloured sweet, smokey whisky matched beautifully with a soft creamy blue cheese.
The Canadian Club 12 year age is a statement. A sweet whisky made from corn malt rye and malt barley. With rich a sweet caramel colour and taste, nicely paired with a mild Gouda. Fun fact – this whisky Started in Americain city of Detroit. Walker using foresight moving across the river to Canada and using American political insight to create this successful brand. The move to Canada helped during prohibition, with the brand producing 75% of whisky in America during this period.
Up next – From America, a Kentucky Whisky, Makers Mark 46. Referred to as a Bourbon whisky. This was an oak spiced, sweet liquid that was paired with a sharp smoked cheddar.
Bourbon is the most regulated of all whisky. Makers Mark is named after the name stamped on the barrel. This whisky is truly a boutique, all processes being carried out by hand including the wax seal on the bottle. Makers is a corn based, wheated bourbon with a Low and slow ferment. They still use the original yeast strain, interestingly the recipe coming about from the baking of bread.
Finishing with a bang, on the Laphroiag Select cask. Laphroaig is a polarising whisky, with many either loving or hating it. A potent smokey whisky that uses a iodine style peat that is uniqie to the area and process it by using a wet smoke process. The Select Cask picked by friends of Laphroiag. A bit of history, the White walls of the distillery were a beacon to sailors on their way home.
Thanks to Amy for the invitation to the staff at The Oaks for their hospitality and to Michael for hosting a very enjoyable event. It is especially good value at $35 and highly recommended. Keep an eye out for future events through the below link.
Sydney as a city is very multicultural, to this we are grateful, as this brings variety in culture, cusine and restaurants. Yet, there are only a handful of Moroccan restaurants in Sydney. We were happy to hear from our friends at Ompty media, offering an invite to visit Moroccan Feast. As mentioned there aren't many authentic Moroccan restaurants in Sydney. Moroccan feast have two locations, one in Randwick and the other Paddington.
On this occasion we return to our old stomping ground of Randwick. Dining with our foodie pals Coffee Brunch Dinner (CBD). A restaurant with a warm and welcoming feel, it is decorated to theme with Moroccan artwork, lanterns and mosaic tables.
The meal began with a nice glass of red and the Agadir Feast which consisted of a galaxy of dips, condiments and bread to whet the apetite. The spread almost taking two tables. You name it, it was on the table. From hommus and baba ganoush and a number of tasty salads. This set the precedent for what was to come, a banquet with generous portions. It is a good thing we came hungry.
We loved the spicy cigars filled with minced beef and tahini, a Moroccan version of a spring roll.
We were most looking forward to the tagines and were not disappointed. The tagine is probably the single most notable Moroccan dish, a cone shaped earthenware pot which is used to slow cook, providing a rich flavorful meal. The lamb tagine was the standout the meat, so tender it fell apart at the sight of a fork. This was a beautifully fragrant with sweetness and spice from the prunes, apricot, caramelized onions and cinnamon.
The Marrakesh chicken tagine, had more of a savoury flavour. Again the meat very tender falling off the bone, with nice spice and served cooked green olives.
Finished off the with hot drinks and sweets. We suggest you order a thick brewed Moroccan coffee or traditional mint tea, a perfect counter to a sweet dessert. Maybe the sfinj too, which is a serve of mini Moroccan cinnamon doughnuts. These are not to be missed.
Moroccan Feast is a warm, friendly local gem, serving traditional North African recipes passed down through the family. One of few restaurants in Sydney serving authentic Moroccan cuisine and as the name suggests, you will be in for a feast.
We love anything Japanese and especially enjoy Yuzu Sake. We were thankfully introduced to Satoshi (Sato) Yoshikubo who is the General manager and Sake Sommelier, who helps to educate everyone on the amazing drink that is sake. Sato's family have a history of producing amazing Sake. Their brand: Sake Ippin "One & Only" won the SFIWC 2014/2015 Duble Gold Prize USA, the National New Sake Awards Gold Prize Japan and this award winning product is worth the accolades.
The IPPIN Sake is produced at the Yoshikubo Sake Brewery Co and is in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Originating in 1790 and continued through 12 generations of brewers. Their products are imported through JFC Australia and can be purchased at many liquor outlets and restaurants. We have it on good knowledge that it can be purchased at Mascot Liquor.
We tried the 'Japanese Limon-cello', called MITO UME-SHU TWO KIND OF YUZU WINE, 8% alcohol. It is sake with two types of Yuzu which gives the sake an infusion of sweet and citrus flavours.
The Yuzu Sake can be enjoyed neat or simply with ice, sipping and savouring the flavour. The Yuzu Sake is also nice with a little Sparkling water and ice, a refreshing drink on a hot day. A versitile drink, also great for a toast and a quick shot.
Thank you to Satoshi for providing us with the Sake and to Yuri from Washuko Lovers for liaising.
It is already established that we love eating all the time, as our name suggests. We also love drinking and Sarah loves shopping. With all these things in mind, we couldn't go past heading to Westfield Hornsby for a long lunch, aptly named "Eat.Drink.Wesfield".
With Westfield shopping centres offering a variety of events under this banner over the weekend of August 5-6, the event at Hornsby had diners experiencing a leisurely three course meal with an Asian theme, highlighting the best of Westfield Hornsby's Asian dining scene. The event was great value; for $45, you received a three-course lunch of epic proportions and a glass of wine.
On arrival, we were greeted by the wait staff and seated at a beautifully laid long table in front of Infuzions restaurant. The long lunch table made this a great event to meet new people and enjoy the signature dishes from three of Westfield Hornsby's restaurants, in the one sitting.
The meal started on a high and continued from there. We were served a mixed dumpling basket, a cigar vegetable spring roll and a cool pan-fried vegetable bun that looked like a hedgehog. All of these delights were provided by Yum Cha restaurant, Joyful House. Some tasty little jewels – the dumplings were nicely presented in a bamboo steamer with a pop of colour from the roe and rainbow dumpling. Perfect for a bite to eat and enjoy whilst taking a break from browsing the shops at Westfield Hornsby.
Kangnam Korean BBQ and was served on one of the biggest plates I have ever seen. The portions were equal to the size of the plate! There were alternate servings of Bulgogi beef and spicy sizzling pork (that was not too spicy). Each plate had an impressive range of tasty Korean sides, including mixed vegetables with special soy sauce, kimchi, potato salad and rice. This will give you an excuse to burn off the meal, by checking out all that Westfield Hornsby has to offer afterwards.
For the finale, some amazingly theatrical, and delicious desserts were provided by Infuzions. The suitably named "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" was a Bombe Alaska that literally included a mountain of vanilla ice cream, with visible vanilla bean, covered in soft meringue, flambet with Grand Marnier® and sprinkled with lemon crumbs. As there were two of us we got an alternate serve. The other dessert "A Love Affair In Paris" was a true spectacle. This dessert arrived at the table as a hovering white chocolate dome, a hot bittersweet berry compote poured over the top. The dome slowly melted away to reveal a fluffy sponge filled with a decadent chocolate and custard cream. These desserts would be a well-earned treat, especially after a hard day of shopping.
A fun luncheon, with generous portions and great service. A well organised and run event by the staff of Westfield Hornsby. Keep an eye out for upcoming events on their website below.
Chimichuri cafè in Chatswood is the most instagrammable cafès we have come across. The owners, previously of Local Embassy in Pyrmont have brought their game to the north. The cafè is hidden in the back streets but despite this, the cafe is very popular, which shows their food is bringing in a crowd. The cafe has a cool set up, with a number of indoor and outdoor tables, there are also a couple of communal tables. As you walk in there is a large mural painted on the wall of an interesting character, with a tweaked moustache which is a reflection of the interesting and quirky menu on offer. We first visited Chimi Churi after spotting their red vevet latte on Instagram and jumped at the opportunity when invited by Danny from Qtix to return.
We visited with some of our insta friends Ryan La and Lilo Peng as well as Sarah from RnB Diaries and Dion Woo. We started with a number of coffees, taro and red velvet lattes.
Then, a range of visually appealing plates started to arrive at the table for us to photograph and share. The signature being the black benedict which is a soft shell crab burger with squid ink hollandaise. The bun, a black brioche which gets its colour from charcoal. This dish is not only visually appealing, but also very tasty and unlike any burger we have tried before.
For bacon lovers the 'lick my bacon' is right up your alley. A thick cut bacon steak, cue Homer Simpson drooling mmmmm bacon. This served on a freshly baked red striped croissant with a has brown and haloumi and a side 100% Canadian Maple Syrup. Need I say more?
Other notable breakfast options were the Chimi Churi eggs. Poached eggs, labneh, chilli oil, Chimichuri dukkah sauce and freshly baked artisan bread. Keep an eye out for the Cola Bowl which will be a new addition to the menu. A tasty yogurt bowl served with toasted granola, fruit and for a bit of a twist a cola syrup drizzled on top.
The lunch menu may not be as grammable, but tasty and had some healthy options available. The stuffed calamari with a bit of South American flair. This dish with a nice flavour combination of chicken mince, chorizo, chimichuri salsa with a tasty parsnip and beetroot cream. The seared tuna, another healthy option served with a pineapple salsa and nicely plated too.
The lunch menu is not at all healthy, with Chimi Churi doing a decent mac and cheese with triple cheese pork and bacon. The fried chicken bites were also very more-ish and the seasoned chips that came with the chicken, unbelievably tasty.
They also have some great options for those with a sweet tooth. The nutella french toast, nice and fluffy with fairy floss a mini jar of nutella and served with some fresh fruit. The pannacotta another beautifully plated dish, very photogenic. A nice sweet finish a textural dish with the smoothness of the pannacotta, the macadamia crumb, a airy sponge, sauced with the berry coulis.
As mentioned one of the most grammable cafes we have been to. The owners are perfectionists and the menu is well balanced with something for everyone. The food is not only very photogenic, the food is also tasty. Worth travelling to Chatswood to try some cool dishes and to get some great shots for your instagram feed.


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Combining a range of subtle ink and paint techniques as well as bold line work and dashes of colour, live event illustrator Ping-Yu has created a style of fashion imagery that's all his own, and it's turning heads across the industry. With finely rendered detail juxtaposed with slightly blurred or obscured elements, his work is intriguing and surprising in equal measure. He is being commissioned by major brands and fashion publishers and he's also to be found at couture events providing on-the-spot illustration expertise.
Originally from Taiwan but now working out of San Francisco, Ping-Yu grew up drawing and sketching, encouraged by his father, who is an architect. He learned the foundations of his craft in a fine art studio while still in elementary school but went on to study design. One of his favourite artists is David Downton, whose observational skills and professionalism Ping-Yu admires.
When he's not drawing and painting, Ping-Yu loves visiting the latest museum exhibitions, or just relaxing with a film or box set at home.
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After studying Marketing and Graphic Design at Tamkang University in Taiwan, Ping-Yu took a degree in Illustration at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Before the drawing begins, Ping-Yu researches reference material that chimes with his brief, studying poses, figures, clothing and styles. Then he begins drawing, and applies watercolours and inks, often looking for that happy accident in the application or the drying that will help the image to stand out.
Ping-Yu's use of negative space is one of the things defining his work. Although they sometimes look rather minimal, his compositions are carefully crafted to draw the eye from detail to detail. Sometimes a brush stroke or a line is all it takes to create part of the garment's form, and the rest can be left to the imagination of the viewer.
Give us a few details and we'll get back to you quickly with an idea of PingYu's availability and fees.


A 70-year-old Vallejo man died Friday night from injuries he sustained in a two-car collision on Sonoma Boulevard north of Lewis Brown Road, Vallejo police said.
The man's identity is being withheld until his next of kin can be contacted.
Police received a report of the crash at about 8:13 p.m. and when officers arrived they found that two cars collided in the southbound lanes of Sonoma Boulevard, police said.
A preliminary investigation determined that a white 2000 Saturn SL1 was travelling northbound on Sonoma Boulevard from Lewis Brown Road. For an unknown reason, the Saturn crossed over the center median and into the southbound lanes of Sonoma Boulevard. The vehicle was struck on the passenger side by a blue 1999 Dodge Durango.
The Saturn driver was seriously injured and transported to a local area hospital but he later succumbed to his injuries, police said.
The driver of the Durango, a 41-year-old female Vallejo resident, suffered minor injuries. She remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.
Police are attempting to determine if alcohol was a factor in this collision. It does not appear that excessive speed was a factor, they said.
The collision is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Waylon Boyce of the Vallejo Police Department Traffic Division – (707) 648-4011. Refer to case number 19-1642.
This is the second collision related fatality in Vallejo this year.


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JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli court on Wednesday rejected a request by a Palestinian woman from the Gaza Strip to study in the Israeli-occupied West Bank despite Israel's recent moves to relax the Gaza blockade.
Three justices found for the Israeli Defense Ministry's view that Fatima Sharif, 29, a Gaza human rights attorney, "failed to meet the criteria" for an exit permit to entitle her to travel to the land-locked West Bank, where Palestinians seek a state.
Sharif had planned to pursue a master's degree in human rights and democracy at Bir Zeit University near the West Bank town of Ramallah, where Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's headquarters are located.
"We were not persuaded that in the current political and security situation, that personal circumstances would justify any intervention in the decision," the justices wrote.
Human rights activists say Sharif is one of thousands of Palestinians unable to cross to the West Bank from Gaza due to longstanding Israeli restrictions tightened since Hamas Islamists who reject Israel's existence seized Gaza in 2007.
Israel's cabinet eased a Gaza blockade last month, allowing in most civilian goods while keeping out items seen as enabling the manufacture of weaponry, a decision prompted by a world outcry after nine were killed on a Gaza aid flotilla in May.
The Israeli decision did not lift restrictions that bar most Gazans from leaving the territory by crossing through Israel, but pledged to streamline the process of issuing such permits, a Defense ministry statement to the court said.
Israeli exit restrictions for Gaza's 1.5 million people have only been lifted in humanitarian cases such as medical emergencies. Many Palestinians from Gaza also access the outside world through the territory's border crossing with Egypt.
Sharif, who earned her law degree in Gaza, told Reuters she has not left the territory via Israel for years. "I feel like I'm living in a cage. Somebody is holding the key," she said.


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From Hollywood to Bay Street – Success is Defined by the Story You Tell
Famous Hollywood screenwriter and Professor Robert McKee once said that "Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world."
Stories are all around us. They're part of our DNA. From as far back as childhood, we can still remember our parents reading stories to us. Stories are how we share information and impart meaning to our world. They're how we experience emotion and put our lives in context.
In the business world, at some point in your career, success will depend on how well you can sell your story. If you're the CEO or CFO of a public company, you better have a compelling and engaging story to attract shareholders and investors. Money begets money, and one way to get it is to have a good story.
The Importance of Story in the Finance Industry
No one can dispute the fact that the world of finance is driven by numbers. Data is everywhere, and savvy CEO's and CFO's are hard pressed to find meaning and context in the numbers. In a world where financial professionals are being pulled in all directions to translate complex information, they must also find a way to move beyond being a traditional "talking head" and structure data and information in a way that incites a call to action.
In a competitive environment stories are the real connector and, if used effectively, can provide a bridge between the C-Suite and Main Street.
How to be a Better Storyteller
1. Look at the structure of successful stories
American author and Professor Joseph Campbell's theories have been used by a wide range of writers and artists including George Lucas of Star Wars fame. His books The Hero with a Thousand Faces and The Hero's Journey delve into the structure and mythology of story by describing plot lines, story structure and characters that follow a series of archetypes. Stories have a beginning, middle and end as well as an "arc" involving some sort of conflict. The conflict creates tension until the hero moves in to deal with it moving the story forward.
2. Good stories involve a hero
Campbell's archetype of a hero refers to someone who is able to perform huge tasks and overcome great odds to succeed on behalf of a particular group or person. For financial professionals, look at how you were able to overcome conflict and achieve a goal. How did you respond to a hostile bid? Why did you decide to restructure a particular department? What did you do to win the big sale? What was the story behind each action and who were the key characters?
3. Decide what you want from your audience
Craft your story to suit your key audience. Some parts of your story will be more important to some audiences than to others. Connect the dots for your listeners and follow the narrative to give them what they want.
Effective Presentations – It's All About the Story
Financial information isn't usually seen as being the type of content that would easily excite an audience. To engage an audience and make them interested in what you have to say, you have to present information in a compelling and memorable way. So how do you go about designing a presentation that energizes everyone in the room and makes the numbers come alive?
1. Think like Joseph Campbell – Explain your current situation and tell people where you want to go. By showing them a better way to do things, you're highlighting a conflict that has to be solved and you will look like a hero if you're able to solve it
2. Know your audience – Define your audience. What exactly do they want to hear and what is important to them? Think of your presentation as a press release. What's the who, what, when, where and why behind the numbers?
3. Develop your narrative – Structure your presentation as a story. Use subheadings to highlight key parts of your story. Who are the main characters and who is the hero?
4. Be brief and avoid jargon – Tell your story in layman's terms and don't put too much information on each slide. Keep it simple
5. Use great images and graphics – Images tell a great story and can reinforce your narrative
How Storytelling Can Advance Your Career
Seth Godin, bestselling author and marketing guru, said that "Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell."
To cut through the clutter, you have to tell your story in an engaging way, and develop nerves of steel and dogged determination to be sure your story is heard by the right people, at the right time. Your career will be full of rejection, but successful people are able to take that criticism and constructively use it to get their own story heard.
If you can't present your ideas, you won't get very far. Feed your passion, and develop the skills needed to effectively present and sell ideas to people who can benefit most from those ideas.
Don't give up. The world is waiting for a good story. Let yours be the one everyone starts talking about and your world will open up in ways you never dreamed possible.
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The stunning visuals, wonderful storyline, character progression and the chilling environment is enough to engross the participant and can truly make them really feel, as if they're in 'Bright Falls' (The place where the story takes place). Alan Wake is all about exploration, and combating dark forces, which appear to have overtaken the otherwise sleepy city. The sport was initially meant to be released just for the Xbox 360. However, was later rolled out for the PC as effectively, which is fairly neat, as LAPTOP players would have otherwise missed out on one of the most epic games in the survival horror style.
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Here are a few samples of my refurbished welders. Most of them were shipped to Texas and North Dakota. Each one had its own set of challenges.
I am no longer refurbishing machines as all of my time goes into manufacturing and selling Parts for them instead.