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The relentlessness of Northwest Chinese Food’s assault fascinates me, largely because it runs counter to the typical college-town eatery, which has historically assumed students have the sugar-obsessed cravings of an 8-year-old on Halloween. Chinese restaurants near campuses tend to trade in cornstarch-laden morsels la...
Just as fascinating is the inherent geography lesson of Northwest Chinese Food. The owner’s home town rests squarely in northeastern China, not far from the North Korean border. But the name of her restaurant flips the map, placing its emphasis on an opposite quadrant. Wang’s rationale, at first, seems contradictory to...
My dessert tonight will be humble pie.
You can taste the Shaanxi influence in the small line of “burgers,” these meaty, hand-held bites known as rou jia mo in the Chinese province. The kitchen bakes its own thin, chewy buns for the sandwiches, and the bread works exceptionally well with the stewed pork burger, whose oiliness and juiciness seem to saturate e...
The noodle dishes come with broth or without it. The former category includes a pork-and-mushroom bowl in which the sliced shiitakes prove as meaty as the featured protein swimming in a light, savory, opaque broth. The liquid at the base of the spicy beef noodles provides the faintest whiff of sweetness to dance around...
To me, the noodle bowls, sans broth, have more character, even when funneling humble, home-style Chinese cooking. Take the tomato-and-egg noodles. This bowl is pure comfort: a big mess of oiled-up noodles tossed with scrambled eggs, chopped tomatoes, garlic, cabbage and chili flake. Attention frat boys: This is your ne...
Whether bro or real-estate broker, anyone who sets foot in Northwest Chinese Food must accept a modest amount of dysfunction. It’s not just the decorative water wall that has apparently run dry or the semi-crooked shelves of Chinese products that you cannot buy, or even touch. It’s also the tiny cocktail napkins that a...
I point out these shortcomings not to revel in the operation’s flaws but as tips for improvement. Because, to my mind, Northwest Chinese Food is just a few small steps away from a regional Chinese destination. In a college town, no less.
7313 Baltimore Ave., College Park. 240-714-4473.
Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Nearest Metro station: College Park, with a half-mile walk to the restaurant.
NBC's Working the Engels will not move forward.
The Canadian family comedy, starring Andrea Martin and Kacey Rohl, has been canceled after one season, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The co-production through former NBC exec Marc Graboff's joint venture Halfire-CORE Entertainment marked the first sitcom collaboration between a U.S. and Canadian broadcaster. The comedy, written and created by Katie and Jane Ford, was picked up straight to series in November.
Engels launched on NBC in July to 2.7 million total viewers and has slipped in subsequent weeks. NBC on Wednesday yanked the series from its schedule, replacing it with new episodes of the already renewed Welcome to Sweden.
In Canada, Global TV canceled Working the Engels. The Shaw Media network in a statement said the "numbers were not strong enough to warrant a second season" of the Canadian sitcom. Working the Engels debuted on March 12 on Global TV, and all 12 episodes of the rookie season aired here.
Halfire-CORE launched last year as a lower-budget scripted programming venture between Graboff's Core Media and Norren Halpern's Halfire Entertainment. Both companies produced in association with Canada's Shaw Media.
Engels was one of several original scripted series broadcast on NBC this summer as originals become more commonplace during the typically lower-rated season. Thus far, NBC has picked up drama Night Shift, Bill Lawrence's Undateable and fellow import Welcome to Sweden. The jury is still out on Crossbones and Canadian ac...
December 1, 2018 (Ezega.com) - Colonization is still alive and well in Africa today, writes Solomon Mboya.
Many people believe the colonization of Africa ended after the countries gained independence, mostly in the 60s. Time and again we’ve been lied to, and it’s unfortunate we believe the lies propagated by the Western countries. In this article, I want to prove to you that presently, Africa is still colonized.
According to the African Courier, none of the 54 African countries are truly independent. In one way or another, they are still weakened and manipulated by their former western colonizers who seek to gain from their abundant resources.
Three issues stand out in this definition; control, area (territory) and indigenous people (natives). In essence, once someone is able to control the natives in a particular area, it means they are colonized. Let’s go further. Colonizing people means controlling them in their own backyard. In this case, territory means...
The issue of land is sensitive, especially in Africa. Many communities who claim ownership of land don’t actually have all the rights to their land. I mean all the rights associated with land ownership. What exists presently is a situation where landowners don’t have the rights to the resources on their lands. Rather, ...
The most interesting aspect of these developments is that these governments mirror the colonial administrations that colonized Africa.
When the western countries set foot in Africa, they instituted regulations that stripped Africans of their natural right over the resources found in their lands and transferred them to the colonial administrations. Home administrations and corporations were given the power over all the resources resting on these lands.
The natives were allowed to live on the land, but upon discovery of precious minerals, oil, among others, they were forced out and resettled elsewhere. The natives were not called to the negotiating table, and they never benefited in any way from the wealth of their ancestral lands.
Presently, we have the so-called national governments perfecting what the colonialists started. The regimes in Africa enjoy the rights over all the minerals, and they selectively sell this right to corporations, mainly foreign-based.
In the process, indigenous people have been reduced to mere witnesses, nothing more. It is clear African states are proxies to western influence and control. A regime that is not ready to go to bed with the western countries is branded as evil and toppled, albeit with the aid of their African counterparts manipulated b...
There is a raging debate about the influence of the westerners on our education, entertainment, religion, and psyche. As much as it is perceived that colonialism ended in the 60s, mental colonialism exists and has been intensified over the past decade.
For instance, the late pop star Michael Jackson’s decision to change his skin color, the disgraceful death of Colonel Muammar Qaddafi, massive opportunities for bright students to go and study abroad, increased funding for the Christian programs in Africa, and the promotion of western culture in our media are all but p...
Though these aspects of life may seem unrelated, they serve the same purpose; to keep Africans glued to the western ideals, thus eroding our minds and making us think the westerners are superior to us.
According to a recent article published by ALJAZEERA, a leading international media house, the proposal by foreign countries to acquire land in Africa to mitigate migration is just but another attempt to colonize the continent.
While appearing in an interview with the BBC, Gunter said; “The European Union, or a body like the World Bank, should build and run cities in Africa to boost job creation and development on the continent. This will mean African countries leasing their land to a foreign body to allow free development of their land for 5...
According to Mr. Nooke, “free development of these areas would stimulate African economies and create growth and prosperity” thus, decreasing the appeal of the western destinations.
Nooke’s proposal has elicited mixed reactions. Some see it as a worthy economic idea that can help stem a composite challenge many countries in Africa experience. The idea can build on existing economic plans like the establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs). At the same time, his proposal has been met with wides...
Critics argue it is just but another way for the western world to colonize Africa. Germany has been singled out as a violent country. Its history in Africa is undesirable, especially the genocide in Namibia and Cameroon. In this regard, it has no moral authority to come up with such a suggestion.
The western world is trying to regain colonialism by formulating it in a neoliberal trend or philosophy while promoting for a return to a manipulative system of socio-economic organization. Those who support such retrogressive ideas do so in sterile and agnostic terms. Their focus lies on the economic parenthesis and t...
An analysis of the migration issue along the Mediterranean indicates how modern-day colonialism is at its worst. Taking the death of immigrants as an example. It is quite clear the western countries have adopted hardline policies towards immigrants. Isn’t this colonialism?
The wave of migration is a result of the actions of the West's intervention in the ouster of Libya’s President Muammar Gaddafi. This is an issue that many corporate institutions and government-owned media overlook. Before the tragic occurrences, Libya was a safe haven for many immigrants from all over Africa, who went ...
The current situation can be blamed on the western powers who feel they are the sole custodians of absolute power and they believe they can have their way in Africa.
African countries must resist modern-day colonization, but this can only be actualized if we decolonize our lands and minds. Decolonizing only one of these will not result in good governance and a stable political environment necessary to spur economic growth.
Absolute land rights should be surrendered to the people and their communities, not the state or local administrations. African states must rise up and protect the interest of their people. In this regard, they must enact laws that serve the interest of their citizens, while providing education. African countries must ...
Look at how countries like China are protecting its people and their religion, its education system and its media and entertainment industry. Africa must make an effort to address psychological annexation. Without which, all the concerted efforts to ensure good governance, economic prosperity (with Africans realizing t...
St Michael’s Hospice is inviting local residents to shake off the post Christmas blues and have some feelgood fun at the February Fit Mix next weekend.
The day long event takes place at Helenswood Sports Centre, The Ridge, Hastings on Saturday, February 16 from 9.30-4.15pm.
A hospice spokesperson said: “The day is designed for you to take part in a 45 minute, taster session to really understand what that particular activity is all about and how it works for you and your needs.
“There will also be an opportunity to chat to each coach at the end of your session to gain more information.
The day kicks off at with Tomboogie at 9.30am, followed by Jasfit (Women only) or Boxercise at 10.30am, then PIYO or Drums Alive at 11.30am; Clubbercise or Yoga, 12.30pm; Zumba or Piloxing, 1.30pm; Body Pump or Pound Fit, 2.30pm; Step or Powerhoop, 3.30pm.
Cost for one session is £5; two sessions £8, three sessions £13 and four or more sessions £18.
The Orioles have received permission to interview San Diego Padres general manager Randy Smith as a candidate to replace Roland Hemond.
Padres CEO Larry Lucchino granted permission, twice requested by Orioles owner Peter Angelos, with the following stipulation: If Smith becomes general manager, he cannot hire any San Diego employee for a period of two years.
Smith said last night, "I haven't heard from anybody, not from Larry or Peter. Until I have, I don't think it's appropriate to comment about a job held by somebody else."
That somebody else would be Hemond, who met with Angelos yesterday. Angelos called the meeting "very productive. We reviewed the season and the players, and what Roland believes needs to be done in the future, which is helpful.
"By the time the [World] Series is over, we'll have answers [about the front office], which is the best thing for all the people involved. They need to know what's happening so they can make decisions for themselves."
Smith, 32, made a decision to resign as the Padres' general manager last week, and since then he has wrangled with Lucchino over the terms of his departure -- one of which was how many employees Smith could take with him to his next job.
"It's one of a number of issues we're trying to resolve," Lucchino said yesterday. "There's always some movement in a situation like this. Cronyism is a part of baseball. You try to anticipate it and control it."
Smith said that agreeing to restrictions might make him less attractive to potential suitors. "Any GM job in baseball is not a one-man show," he said. "I'd have baggage [not being able to hire a particular group of executives, scouts and coaches]. I'm concerned I wouldn't be as attractive a candidate without baggage. T...
Hemond, who expects to have more meetings with Angelos, could have a place to land if the Orioles cut him loose. A Montreal official said last night he expects the Expos will seek permission to interview Hemond to replace Kevin Malone; Hemond's ability to speak French would be considered a major asset in that city.
The Expos eventually want to promote Fred Ferreira, their director of international scouting, but don't think he's ready to assume a major role. Hemond could be hired to run the team for several years, and serve as a mentor for Ferreira.
If the Orioles do make a pitch for Oakland manager Tony La Russa, as well, they'll have competition. St. Louis Cardinals general manager Walt Jocketty contacted La Russa on Monday, the first day in which La Russa could talk freely with other clubs.
"[Jocketty] wants La Russa," said an NL source, "and it's a good fit in a lot of ways. They know each other from working together in Oakland, and St. Louis is a good baseball town."
On the other hand, La Russa has told friends he would prefer to remain in the AL, and Oakland officials do not expect La Russa to return for next season. (The leading candidate to replace him in Oakland is infield coach and former Athletics third baseman Carney Lansford).
The Orioles asked for permission to talk to La Russa last year, and it's expected that before they make a final decision on whether to keep manager Phil Regan, they will call La Russa.
Angelos met with Regan Tuesday evening, Hemond yesterday, and neither was given any sort of indication what their future with the organization will be, or whether they have any immediate future. Angelos said he wants to get a solid read on the state of the club before making any decisions.
Whoever the Orioles' general manager will be, he might follow up on some cursory discussions that began in September with the Detroit Tigers, about a deal involving outfielder Mark Smith for pitcher Jose Lima. The right-hander pitched effectively in his last five starts -- seven earned runs in 28 innings -- although he...
MONTREAL — New York State police have confirmed that a 14-year-old girl was killed on Friday in what officials have described as a “mass casualty” incident.
Police confirmed that Chelssy Mercier was travelling with her mother from Quebec on a tour bus to New York on Friday morning, when it left the highway near the town of North Hudson at around 8 a.m.
Fourteen-year-old Quebecer Chelssy Mercier was killed in a tour bus accident in upstate New York on July 18, 2014.
When officials arrived at the scene, they found the victim partially ejected from the bus, which had then come to rest on top of her.
Witnesses worked tirelessly with police officers to help save the teenager, using jack stands to lift the vehicle and try to remove her from beneath the bus.
Investigators look over the scene of a bus accident on Interstate 87, also known as the Adirondack Northway, in North Hudson, N.Y. on Friday July 18, 2014.
Although emergency response teams fought valiantly to revive her, even using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of the lifesaving efforts, Mercier succumbed to her injuries.
Families concerned about passengers are asked to call the emergency hotline: 1-800-606-5499.
Accident d'autocar sur l’autoroute 87 dans l'État de New York. Pour tout renseignement : 1-800-606-5499. Partagez SVP.
The emergency services director in Essex County told the Adirondack Daily Enterprise that the bus was filled with college-aged students and relatives, noting that several people trapped inside the bus had to be removed by emergency personnel.
“I’m sure a lot of them crawled through the top hatches because the bus was on its side,” Don Jaquish said.
All 55 tour bus passengers, ranging from 6 to 54 years of age, as well as the 61-year-old driver, were transported to local hospitals to be treated for their injuries.
Essex County emergency medical services coordinator Patty Bashaw said that 41 people were considered “walking wounded” patients, 10 were injured, although not critically, and three were considered “red category” and required immediate transport to a medical centre.
The tour bus was travelling south on Interstate 87, also known as the Adirondack Northway, when, according to the New York State police, it veered off the shoulder of the highway and into the median between exits 29 and 30, about 200 kilometres south of Montreal.
Although he was not identified, New York State police confirmed that the 61-year-old driver was a Canadian citizen and has been inspected as a driver three times in the past year and passed all three inspections.
“There is currently no reason to believe he had a problem with his driving credentials,” police noted in a statement.
The RCMP and Quebec provincial police, along with multiple fire and rescue agencies from Essex County helped the New York State police at the scene of the accident.
Quebec’s premier, Philippe Couillard, said that representatives from the Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie were also at the site of the crash in upstate New York.
Officers from the Surete du Quebec, Quebec’s provincial police force, were also at the scene, to help facilitate collaboration between local authorities, the RCMP and passengers.
Accident d’autocar ÉU : la SQ sur les lieux pour faciliter la collaboration entre autorités locales, GRC et passagers impliqués.
After investigators have reconstructed the accident, the 2008 bus is expected to be impounded and taken to police headquarters in Ray Brook.
The American National Transportation Security Board and New York State Transportation Safety Board have been notified of the accident.
Terrible news out of New York State this morning- we're keeping those affected by this unfortunate collision in our thoughts and prayers.
The 55 injured passengers were transferred to three local area hospitals: Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY; Fletcher Allen Health Care Medical Center, Burlington, VT and Elizabethtown Community Hospital, Elizabethtown, NY.
Emergency personnel attend to a victim after a bus accident on Interstate 87, also known as the Adirondack Northway, in North Hudson, N.Y. on Friday July 18, 2014.
Jane Hooper is the director of community relations at Elizabethtown Community Hospital, where the majority of passengers were being treated.
She told Global News that approximately 30 to 35 passengers were being cared for at the tiny critical-care centre that serves a 600-square-mile area.
The centre mobilized a team of volunteers, physicians, nurses, assistants and volunteer translators, who all come in to help at a moment’s notice.
“Although many patients spoke English well, we brought in six or seven French-speaking volunteers,” Hooper said.
She said that the centre treated many of those injured in the tragic bus accident in 2006, which took the lives of five passengers, three of them from Canada.
A spokesperson at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Medical Center told Global News that one passenger was currently being evaluated at its hospital.
A spokesperson from Glens Falls Hospital confirmed to Global News that nine passengers were currently being treated at that hospital.
“Once we heard that they were coming, we were ready,” said Darlene Raynsford.
The tour bus operator JaimonVoyage.com subcontracted the charter bus from a company based in Quebec City called Autobus Fleur de Lys.
In an interview with The Canadian Press, the tour operator’s marketing director Nancy Trudel said the bus picked up travellers in Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres and Longueuil overnight.

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