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Appetizers. Dinner. Dessert. The standard menu structure you are familiar with is thrown out the window at Stella Blu in downtown Nashua.

Stella Blu specializes in tapas, also known as small plates, or tasting portions of larger meals. Tapas originated in Spain, but this downtown fine dining establishment offers small plates from across the world including Little Italy, the Latin Quarter, Asia Town and good ol' American flavors (and there's a special gluten-free menu, too). Tapas are a great way to try a bunch of things without the entree getting in the way. We loved being able to ditch the constraints of a traditional menu.

One of the first questions you'll ask yourself is how many plates should you order? We settled on four small plates with the thought that if we were still hungry we'd order additional plates, and of course we always like to leave room for dessert. The next question was what are we going to order? That was an even more difficult question. The variety of plates made it difficult to choose, and they all sounded delicious.

Because The Dining Companion was making a huge effort to share, I handed over the menu and left the ordering to him. Both of us were starving and quite literally could have been there all night trying to figure out what plates to choose. I didn't hear what TDC ordered, because the entertainment for the evening was a little loud, so I was indeed surprised to see what the server was bringing over.

The Asian Thai Stix includes two skewered pieces of grilled chicken marinated in a sweet chile sauce. Marinating and cooking the chicken in the sauce helped balance the flavors, where the sweetness was not overly pronounced and the bite from the chile was more gradual and trailing. The chicken had that perfect balance of sweet and savory.

The crab dip, served with seasoned toast points, was good and cheesy, and not "fishy." We both liked it,The Central Victoria Solar City Smart Energy inhomedisplay. but we found ourselves wishing for that sweet crab taste that we were expecting. That being said, we both kept going back for another taste. TDC so far was two-for-two in his choices.

Just as we were finishing the first two plates, the server brought over the next round: Rowdy's Zesty Chicken ($10) and the Seared Scallops ($14).

In Rowdy's case, "zesty" means get ready to feel that tingling sensation in your face as the spice takes hold and beads of sweat start to form on your brow. This chicken dish is served with rice and softened peppers that are mixed together with a spicy Middle Eastern sauce.

This dish will overwhelm your senses and either send you the running to a cold drink or will have you hunkering down to enjoy more of its fiery flavor. TDC really enjoyed this dish. While I like spicy foods and always insist on hot mustard at a Chinese restaurant, I could only have two forkfuls without feeling like I may never get my sense of taste back.

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To round out the meal, we chose two sweet offerings. I decided on the Molten Chocolate Cake ($7), served with vanilla ice cream. The cake with the hot oozy chocolate fudge center was not only the perfect size, but also simply divine. I'm no stranger to this decadent dessert, and this was quite possibly the best one I've had. The vanilla ice cream that accompanied it was extra creamy. It could have stood on its own.

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As the dining crowd thinned out, we got a good look at the the beautiful interior of Stella Blu. The bright colors, strategic lighting and modern design were a nice change from the dark, dimly lit settings we've been eating in lately. You can see your date; you can see your food.

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The news of the so-called islamisation of the peace-loving state, Osun, is not a new thing, as that was not the first time that such news had emanated in the state.

We can vividly recollect that on assumption of office of the current administration in the state and with the adoption of a state anthem and coat of arms, some sections of both the Muslim and Christian communities cried blue murder and alleged that Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, the newly sworn-in governor was planning to convert the state to a heathen one.

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Why is the administration planning to build a mega-worship centre for Christians in the state?

I think these three questions are enough for any right-thinking individual to realise that the governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has no hidden agenda.

He has no plan to Islamise, Christianize or traditionalize the State of Osun.

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In other climes and democracies, the opposition always allow others to work, but Nigeria is a different scenario.

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“She’s finally over her marriage breakdown and seems ready to put herself back out there – emotionally and physically,” a source revealed. “And you can really tell. For a long time, Katie’s felt like a wife, then a mother, and then an unhappy wife – but never ‘sexy’. This new shoot with H. Stern must’ve been one of the scariest things she’s ever done, but it showed Katie can be sexy. It’s been a bit of a revelation and she’s really trying to embrace it.”

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Katie is also believed to be on civil terms with Tom. The pair are determined to have a good relationship so they can spend time with Suri whenever necessary.

“She and Tom have called a truce. It’s not been easy, but they know they have to be friends for Suri’s sake,” added the source. “Katie says there’ll never be anything romantic between them again, but it’s positive that they can be in the same room. Now,Shop from the large collection of cyclingsunglasses and accessories. Katie can stay at Tom’s LA mansion – in separate rooms – when Suri’s visiting, so they can spend time with their daughter.”

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"The majority of the girls are wards of the state who were given up by their families. The Department of Children and Families partially funds the group home for the girls, but we rely on grants and donations and the birdhouse auction is our largest fundraising event," said Laura Bard, Project Return communications and development director. "Fund-raising has never been more important because of the escalating costs of providing high-quality, 24-hour-a-day care for seven girls."

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Between 15 and 20 items of jewellery, including a Pandora necklace,18 carat gold necklace, gold bangles, rings and brooches were all stolen.

Chris Ammonds, of West Mercia Police, said the stolen items and damage would see the cost of the burglary pass ￡11,000.

Mr Ammonds added: “We are going to look into the possibility that all these are linked.

“The thieves smashed their way into the properties which wouldn’t be quiet so we are appealing for anyone who may have heard something to get in touch with us. Also, anyone who may have seen a strange car or people acting suspiciously in the area to get in touch.”

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That brings us to Easter and a rare national event

It's payoff time for those who've kept up and stayed fit and can enjoy taking part week after week. Others have to pace themselves a little.

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Harrison Dean had a breakthrough race, running a phenomenal 10km to finish second in the under-23 section of the elite race and matching it with some of the top competitors from New Zealand and Australia.

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If you're short of activity tomorrow you could roll up to Verdict Bar in Bridge St at 4pm for the circuit up the Centre of New Zealand and down Walter's Bluff - a testing excursion, but these pub runs are open to all and you can take them at any level you want. Walkers start at 3.45pm and the competition is free.

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The Port Nelson Sea Swims have ended after 15 swims (two were lost, one to bad weather, another to sewage spills). As happens every year, new attendance records have been set with 179 taking part on January 31.

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“My father-in law recently had his home on Park Drive, Hoole, broken into and had jewellery, cash and electrical stuff like camcorders taken from him.”

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Mr Miah, 35, added: “I know of people who have had large amounts of cash taken from them. In some cases ￡6,000 and ￡20,000.

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DC Nicky Edgell, of Chester Outer pro-active Policing Team, said: “We are asking all residents in the area to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to police.

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Canada is falling to the back of the pack when it comes to policies aimed at protecting vulnerable road users, according to a new report released by the World Health Organization.

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While studies have consistently shown what types of walking and cycling infrastructure are needed to improve road safety, including safe routes and crossings for pedestrians, slower traffic speeds, and dedicated cycling lanes, policies are not in place to ensure that these are incorporated into road infrastructure projects, according to the report.

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“As someone who lost their life partner to a cycling accident, safety is absolutely paramount to me,” she says, “but we need a carrot and stick approach. Dedicated infrastructure funding and political will are also essential.” McMahon’s husband, OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart, was killed in 2006 while riding his bike on Tremaine Rd. in Milton.

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The Global Status Report 2013 will serve as the baseline for Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020, declared by the UN General Assembly to stem the rise in road accidents as one of the leading causes of death worldwide.

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Their names remain daubed in tribute upon the broken, torturous slopes while nostalgia refuses to relinquish their ghostly presence.

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On Mountaineer Field, a group of quarterbacks that have a combined zero starts in NCAA ball will be warming up. The leading returning wide receiver, Jordan Thompson, had just 85 yards last season. Running back Andrew Buie actually has the most receiving yards of any returning player.

This is an offense with a lot of talent to replace, and even more experience to replace. But this is nothing new.

"Everybody gets all up in arms about, 'Oh my gosh, how are these guys going to play football? Because they don't have a couple of guys that are going to get drafted and move onto the NFL,'" said Holgorsen. "Well, it happens every year- every different program across the country. You lose people, and you try to move forward. For me personally, I'm excited to do it."

OK, so maybe West Virginia is losing a lot more than usual. This is arguably the best draft class WVU has ever sent to the NFL. That doesn't mean that the younger players can't step up, though.

There will be a healthy competition at quarterback, the receiving corps gets the addition of a few junior college transfers that could have an immediate impact, and the offensive line does return players like Pat Eger and Quinton Spain.

There are still a lot of losses, though, and some newer players are going to have to step up.

"It gives young guys opportunities to where they say, 'Now I'm the guy. I better step up and I better start playing a lot better than I did the previous year,'" Holgorsen said. "And that just naturally happens. Guys get older, they get more reps, but then also, the burden is on their shoulders, and they become players. I'm looking forward to seeing who these guys are going to be."

This spring has a completely different feeling from last spring. Last year, it was all about how good West Virginia was going to be. With that talent in Holgorsen's offense, this team was going to be able to score at will.

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"I got one from the President (of Spain). I got one from (soccer club) Real Madrid as they are my team and that was very impressive for me. It was a very nice letter that I have saved."

Getting to a level that would get him noticed in Spain, let alone around the world did not happen overnight for Fernandez.

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A doctor was subjected to a “horrific ordeal” when robbers broke into his home and attacked him with a hammer, a court has been told.

Dr Prana Das, 66, was left brain damaged after the break-in at his Newport house in September last year, Cardiff Crown Court heard.

It was told Dr Das had never been able to give a witness statement to police about the attack on September 9 last year because of the extent of his injuries, from which he is unlikely to recover.

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Mr Elias said: “The intruders were intent on finding the safe and whatever was in it.

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Mr Elias claimed Donovan and Gibbons, who were in a relationship, tied Dr Das and his wife to furniture in her bedroom, “because they wanted the maximum amount of time to leave with their stolen property”.

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Laws was leading the women’s section of the famous 109km Cape Argus race when the accident happened less than 2km from the finish.

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Laws was due to have surgery today to have a plate inserted in her broken collarbone. She also has painful rib injuries.

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Hanlie Booyens, who this weekend was due to partner Laws in the legendary Cape Eric mountain bike race which they have won twice before, said: “To see a great friend in agony and heartbroken is never easy.

“Sharon had a horrible crash nearing the finish line of the Argus. She was out there having a brilliant ride.

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“It's a great setback at the start of her European season. Yes, she’ll need some time, but she’ll be back.”

The women’s Cape Argus race was won for a record seventh time by Anriette Schoeman. She had crashed in the same event 12 months ago, breaking her hand Runner-up was fellow South African Cherise Stander, whose husband, the Olympic mountain bike rider Burry Stander, was knocked down and killed by a minibus taxi while training in January.

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While other bike-tour companies target Santa Monica and Venice Beach, two-year-old Bikes and Hikes LA is the only one to get you within a handlebar's reach of, say, the alleyway Madonna used to escape the paparazzi, or to offer a "moving meditation" through Los Angeles's only protected wildlife preserve. I am an avid cyclist who lives just up the coast in Santa Barbara, but until I joined six others (locals and visitors) on this excursion, I, too, had steered clear of two-wheeling it anywhere in Los Angeles County except the winding ribbon of beachside concrete.

Like anyone who has spent time immobilized on the 405 Freeway or any of the county's lesser thoroughfares, I had always considered bikes and Los Angeles an odd pairing. Fortunately, cars and ambulances really aren't the only "two modes of transport in Los Angeles," as Fran Lebowitz once said. Though late in the game, the 500-square-mile Los Angeles Basin is finally discovering the virtues of pedal power. Inspired in part by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's cycling accident in 2010, the area has been steadily adding bike lanes. The city of Los Angeles launches its first major bike-share program next month.

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"Wasn't there a scandal?" a member of the group asks. In fact, just five months after moving in, Ned was found shot dead next to the bloody corpse of his butler, who had accompanied the family from New York. "Most likely a lover's quarrel ended their lives," Ms. Beaudoin says.

Soon we're back in the saddle on a very welcome descent for some ride-bys ("I don't want you to lose momentum," says Ms. Beaudoin), including the salmon-colored house where Sharon Osbourne "so lovingly chucked a ham into the neighbor's yard one Thanksgiving."

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