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If you're going to Canada on an IEC Visa, you'll need travel insurance which satisfies the requirements of the Canadian Immigrations authorities, and which you can extend as well if you need to. True Traveller Insurance has many benefits over some other policies, including:
Medical and Repatriation cover of up to £10m
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Remember, a condition of your IEC Visa is that you must hold travel insurance for the whole duration of your stay in Canada. If you have a 2 year IEC Visa and arrive with only 12 months cover the immigration officer can amend your visa on the spot to 12 months.
Arriving in Canada with no Travel Insurance at all can invalidate your IEC Visa. Local Provincial Insurance is no substitute for International Travel Insurance as this type of insurance is usually only available to permanent residents of Canada, and in any event doesn't include medical repatriation.
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Your True Traveller Policy is insured by AWP P&C S.A., trading as Allianz Global Assistance, part of the Allianz Group, one of the world's largest insurance companies.
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If you've already started travelling, and you previous insurance has run out, or you simply forgot before you left to take out travel insurance, you can simply apply online and get cover immediately.
Do however note, if you have already lost an item of baggage, have already seen a medical professional or are feeling ill or have been injured and about to see a medical professional, then we can't help. Insurance is there to assist you in the event that something may happen, not for things which have already happened.
Your Traveller Policy includes 92 activities as standard, which includes Bungee Jumping, Horse Riding, Safari Touring, Scuba diving to 18M and lots more activities you may end up partaking in on your trip. We even include non-manual work if you're on a Working Holiday, and include bar and restaurant work as well.
We have our Adventure, Extreme and Ultimate Activity Packs you can select when you apply for your Insurance with us, which covers even more activities, to even include Rock Climbing, Trekking to unlimited altitudes as well as light manual labour again if you're on a Working Holiday.
If you have an accident on your trip and end up in Hospital, we have a team at CEGA Assistance who have multi-lingual staff and medical professionals on duty, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can call them from overseas on +44 20 7660 1505, or if you're in the USA or Canada, you can also call toll free on 1 800 961 9870.
They will be able to assist you and get your medical bills paid, and in cases where it's medically necessary, arrange to fly you back home for further medical attention.
The Traveller Pack is included as standard on all our policies. However you can upgrade to more adventurous activities to ensure you are covered when undertaking these activities. If there's an activity not listed, just contact us and we will see if we can get it included for you.
(1) Note you must have the correct licence in your Country of Residence to drive a motorcycle or cover is not available. If you are from the UK, you are only covered if you have either a full Motorcycle Licence, or in the absence of that you have taken a Compulsory basic training (CBT) course in the past two years. A helmet must be worn when riding a motorbike.
(2) Non Manual/Clerical Work means professional, clerical or administrative work or working as a classroom teacher, classroom assistant, au pair, child-minder, bar and restaurant work.
(3) Note you must have the correct motorbike licence in your Country of Residence to drive a motorcycle or cover is not available. A helmet must be worn when riding a motorbike.
(4) Permitted Manual Work means general farm work and fruit picking. This includes driving tractors and other similar farm vehicles so long as you comply with any appropriate license requirements; doctor, nurse, midwife and care work (including medical elective trips but not dental elective); light building and DIY e.g. painting, decorating or basic construction work using light power tools only. Permitted Manual Work is not covered if it involves the use of plant/trade/industrial machinery, non-domestic power tools or working at a height of over 2 metres.
(5) Note Mt. Kilimanjaro is included within the Adventure pack, even though the summit, Uhuru Peak, is at an altitude of 5,895 metres, due to the level of claims experience. For all other treks over 4,600 metres, the Extreme activity pack must be selected.
(6) Volunteering means your participation in community or wildlife based conservation/project work when arranged by a professional organisation. This may include caring, teaching or nursing. It may also cover community/charity based supervised building/renovation projects or other Permitted Manual Work, provided the activity does not involve the use of plant/trade/industrial/agricultural machinery (other than tractors), non-domestic power tools or working at a height of over 2 metres.
(7) Note you must have the correct motorbike licence in your Country of Residence to drive a motorcycle or cover is not available. A helmet must be worn when riding a motorbike.
(8) Trekking over 4,600 metres exclude rock climbing at altitude. This is covered by Mountaineering in the Ultimate Pack. However, trekking will include peaks such as Mera Peak and Island Peak in Nepal, as these are treks and no mountaineering skills are required for these summits.
Please Note: The above list of activities is subject to the full policy terms and conditions which we suggest you read to ensure you are happy with the cover you elect to arrange.
Can I take out this Insurance if I'm already abroad?
If you are normally a resident of the UK or an EEA Country and your insurance has run out, you may take out cover online with us for Single Trip policies. This is on the understanding that nothing has occurred at the time of taking out the cover which has led to a claim or may lead to a potential claim. Obviously, this insurance will not pay for your belongings if you've already lost them, medical bills if you've already incurred them or any other events known to exist at the time of arranging cover which might give rise to a subsequent claim. Note, purely as an anti-fraud measure, there is no cover in the first 48 hours after you've taken out your policy, except of course in the case where you suffer an injury as a result of an accident.
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If I take out Insurance and get ill, where will I get repatriated to?
In the unlikely event of this happening, you will be repatriated back to your home country as long as the appropriate geographic premium has been paid and it has been agreed by the 24 hour Emergency Medical Assistance Service.
Please Note: The above FAQ's are subject to the full policy terms and conditions which we suggest you read to ensure you are happy with the cover you elect to arrange.
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Note if you have recently been travelling, we do not have any minimum residency requirements. This means, for example, if you are a British Passport holder and have right of abode in the UK, we are not concerned as to how many months in the past year you have been in the UK provided at the time of arranging this insurance you fulfil all the requirements as set out above.
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To prevent fraudulent claims, cover will not commence until 48 hours after the policy has been purchased, and any illness or injury occurring in this waiting period will be considered a pre-existing condition and will not be covered. However, should you suffer a serious injury in an accident in this 48-hour period, which is verifiable by an Independent Witness, then you will be covered from the date cover commenced.
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Sorry, but since the majority of our insurances are for adventurous activities or for backpackers, the maximum age we are able to insure to is 65, as for our sort of business mix we're unable to get rates from Underwriters for ages above this.
For residents of the UK, we recommend you telephone International Travel and Healthcare on Freephone 0800 848 8448 as they can insure persons aged 66 and above. You can also get an online quote by clicking here.
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L'Amante de Doge (Comic Art #74, 1990)
Alarico Gattia worked as an advertising illustrator before he was employed by the Italian publisher Mondadori for many years as an illustrator. In 1968, he wrote and illustrated two books about American weapons. He began his comics career in the late 1960s in Il Corriere dei Piccoli, Horror and Diabolik. He then joined Il Giornalino, where he illustrated several comic adaptations of literary works. Gattia joined Bonelli in 1977, where he wrote and drew 'L'Uomo del Klondike' and 'L'Uomo del Sud' in the collection 'Un Uomo, un'Avventura'. He is the president of the Italian Associazione Illustratori. He also cooperated on the collection 'Storia d'Italia a Fumetti' and on the French series 'L'Histoire du Far West' at Larousse. After some short stories in Comic Art in the 1980s, he became an artist of the series 'Tex' at Bonelli.

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With neon signs demanding your attention, the spicy aroma of street food filling the air, and small shops stuffed with locally made goods, a simple stroll around Bangkok is a treat for all the senses. It's no wonder that this friendly, multicultural city is popular with expatriates from around the globe, many of them working within the towering skyscrapers that fill the skyline. There's a great contrast between the old and new, with ornate Thai architecture sharing the streets with contemporary, glass fronted buildings.
Things to see
Siam Square is a thriving shopping and entertainment district with eclectic and colorful stores piled high with clothing and bric-a-brac. In the evening, locals and tourists flock to the neon-lit restaurants and cinemas, making it a lively night out. A short walk away, the imposing MBK Center hosts nearly 2,000 shops, restaurants, and a cinema, with shiny glass escalators whizzing you to all eight floors. If there's any space left in your luggage, then Pratunam Market is one of the cheapest places to buy clothes, although you will have to work through the stuffed rails to find the right item. Once you've worn out your credit card, head to the National Museum Bangkok which is based on the grounds of a magnificent 18th century palace. You'll feel like royalty as you take in the large collection of intricate carvings, golden antiques, and spectacular pavilions. Those backpacking through the city with no doubt find themselves visiting Khao San Road. Stuffed with shops and market stalls, there's a tempting aroma of street food, and the sound of cyclists weaving down the narrow street. At night, the street lights up with neon and becomes a lively party zone for tourists.
Hotels in Bangkok
Many of the city's five star and luxury hotels stand imposingly on the city's landscape, often with contemporary, gleaming facades. With such a wide choice, it's easy to find Bangkok hotel deals, and the higher end hotel rooms often feature minibars, floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms, and oversize tubs. There are also plenty of recognizable hotel chains which offer a comfortable bed, family friendly facilities, air conditioning, and buffet breakfasts. Those who are backpacking, or just need a place to sleep, can enjoy an authentic Thai experience in the cozy guest houses and inns which are often just a short stroll from the popular tourist areas.
Where to stay
Business travelers, as well as those just passing through Bangkok, often stay in the Sukhumvit area. One of the major highways in Thailand, this busy road is the site of many Western hotel chains, and at night is full of tourists enjoying the lively bars. The quieter area of Siam Square – Ratchaprasong is popular with families, as well as being close to many colorful cultural festivals, and the easy public transport makes it appealing to adventurous tourists. The Silom and Sathorn areas host many financial institutions and international corporations within their gleaming skyscrapers, and many of the top hotels in the city are within these streets. At night, the decadent environment attracts those after a good time, and the waft of cigar smoke often fills the upmarket cocktail bars.
How to get to Bangkok
The impressive Suvarnabhumi International Airport is the busiest in the country, however it manages to be clean and efficient, with many types of transfers available. The airport rail link takes you to many major Bangkok train stations in under half an hour, and there are buses running regularly from dawn until late at night. Across town is the older Bangkok (DMK-Don Mueang Intl.) airport which also welcomes visitors, but is a much less busy alternative. From here it's a half hour taxi ride, or slightly longer bus journey, and there's also a regular shuttle bus between the two major airports. At the heart of the futuristic sky train network is Nana BTS Station; a hub with cheap, easy links to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, as well as other popular areas around the city.


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U.K. students riot in the streets over fee hikes that would triple tuition.
Meanwhile, UNM academics won't feel next year's 5 percent budget cut, acting president Paul Roth indicated yesterday.
Not so at CNM. Several vocational programs will be cut in the fall.
Sara Lee will be swallowed by Mexico's gigante food corporation Grupo Bimbo.
Mustachioed movie critic Gene Shalit is leaving "Today."
Hear arts and culture critic Dave Hickey talk about "the History of Style" tonight at 516 ARTS. He's amazing. It's at 7 p.m. and costs $10.
The FDA unveils 36 proposed warning labels for cigarette packaging.
Two "huge, mysterious gamma ray-emitting bubbles" are sitting at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, astronomers say.
Gwyneth Paltrow thinks she's a country music singer now.
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Taylor Martinez's dad: QB's Nebraska career likely over
- Taylor Martinez%27s father%2C Casey Martinez%2C said the QB has a %22debilitating%22 left foot injury
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- Martinez has been limited to four games this season
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — It appears Nebraska's Taylor Martinez has played his last snap for the Cornhuskers.
Martinez's father, Casey Martinez, wrote in an email to The Associated Press on Monday night that the senior quarterback has a "debilitating injury" near the ball of his left foot that could take until February or March to heal fully.
"Taylor's injury happened in week one and after several months of rehab we have discovered that the more he does on it the worse that it gets," Casey Martinez wrote. "Very, very unfortunate location and aggravating injury that can't be toughed out.
"This is a nightmare way to finish your college career, by getting this kind of injury in the first week of the season, which essentially has cost Taylor his whole senior season as well as many team and personal goals."
Casey Martinez wrote that he has spoken to a foot specialist who works with elite athletes but did not recall the medical term for his son's injury. Coach Bo Pelini originally called the injury a turf toe, but has described it as a sprain the past two weeks.
Taylor Martinez has not spoken to reporters since the Oct. 26 loss at Minnesota.
Asked at his Monday news conference about the possibility of Martinez playing again this season, Pelini said, "I don't know if the chances are real good."
Martinez has been limited to four games. He has had nagging injuries to his shoulder, hip and abdomen, but the injury to his left foot has been the main reason for his absences.
"We feel confident that Taylor will be 100 percent in late February or early March, as he has already been in continuous rehab since his injury," Casey Martinez wrote. "Right now he wants to just continue rehab and be there for his team anyway possible."
Martinez has been the starter since his freshman year. The senior holds career school records for total offense, yards passing and touchdown passes. Tommy Armstrong Jr. has started five games in Martinez's place.
Martinez missed three games, but returned for the game at Minnesota. He hasn't played since.
Why did he play against the Gophers if he wasn't healthy?
"Because he could tolerate the pain and compete at a level to execute the game plan, which he did," Casey Martinez wrote. "Playing and practicing on this injury unfortunately just seems to aggravate it, and Taylor was under the impression that he could just tough it out and maybe fight through the pain, which he realized isn't in the best interest of his long-term health."
Nebraska hosts Michigan State in a key Big Ten game on Saturday, and Armstrong will be under center again.
"I hate to speculate and make a bold statement that his college career is over," Casey Martinez said of Taylor, "although, as Bo stated, it doesn't look good."


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No day is ever the same here at Bluestone National Park Resort. So what happens when the Ospreys rugby squad descends on you after accepting a challenge to take part in our new corporate The Quest team building event?
The Quest is a great way for businesses and organisations to help bond and integrate staff through fun and thought, giving everyone a chance to excel as part of a team.
And the boys from the Rabodirect Pro 12 and Heineken Cup side Ospreys certainly enjoyed their day here, undertaking the tasks successfully and having a great time exploring the 500 acres of spectacular countryside and using the great all-weather facilities.
"Team building is paramount on and off the pitch," said Andy Lloyd.
"What's interesting is that building a successful team on the pitch is just as important off the pitch in a business environment - and that's where team building is critical."
He added: "You need to have a team that's gelling well together in order to succeed. You're not going to achieve growth, success or profitability without a strong team behind the business that's working cohesively.
"The Quest is a great way for businesses to identify their strengths and weaknesses and work together for an end goal – achieving bonding and, more importantly, results. It's quite unique in that it allows individuals to focus on their stronger abilities while being part of a team. It ensures that nobody's left out, which is imperative as part of team building."
The Quest takes participants on a range of physical and mental challenges designed to bring team members together in a fun and sociable way, while ensuring they leave as a focused team capable of achieving results for their employees.
Yvonne Buckingham, Head of Marketing at Bluestone, said: "We realised that with the development of our conference and meeting facilities many clients were coming here to undertake their own team building activities. We wanted to take that to the next level by allowing them to utilise the great all-weather facilities and setting up a programme that can support their team development."
"With 500 acres of countryside, the Steep Ravine, our Tournament Field, the woods, cycling paths and walks, combined with our modern indoor facilities incuding our award-winning holistic spa, water park and luxury accommodation, we can provide a bespoke business team build and one that supports a company's objective to grow and develop."
Bluestone, which opened over four years ago, hosts large and small corporate events. Earlier this year more than 600 guests from and international blue chip company attended a conference at the resort; hiring the entire site for accommodation, meetings and gala dinners.
"We're seeing significant growth in our corporate market. From meetings and conferences to staff and customer incentives and loyalty offers. Companies are looking for cost-effective and bespoke solutions and we're lucky to be able to provide that here," added Yvonne.
Ospreys and Wales No.8 Ryan Jones joined teammates at the The Quest event. "It's great to get out of the normal working environment and for us it's not just about on the pitch training. There's a lot of strategic thinking as well as physical activity.
"The Quest has been a great way to bring the team together and highlight where our strengths and weaknesses lie personally and professionally within the team. It's brought us together and helped management to identify areas that we need to work on to ensure we're all working collectively to achieve one goal - to win."
More details about The Quest and Bluestone's corporate services can be found on our corporate and groups page.
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There's been a lot in the news this year about staycations in the UK and how more and more people are opting for short break holidays spread throughout the seasons. This year, here at Bluestone National Park Resort, we're pleased to reveal our additional 60 new luxury lodges have encouraged this.
A team of six employees from the Blue Lagoon Waterpark took part in the Reebok Spartan Race in Cambridge and raised over £1500 in sponsorship money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Welsh rugby international Ryan Jones has been finding out about the summer festival fun at Bluestone.


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Researchers find new mechanism behind the formation and maintenance of long-term memories
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that lactate, a type of energy fuel in the brain, plays a critical role in the formation of long-term memory. These findings have important implications for common illnesses like Alzheimer's disease, other neurodegenerative disorders, aging-related memory impairment and diabetes. The research is published in the March 4th issue of the journal Cell.
The study is the first to closely evaluate the role of lactate and the effect of its transport from astrocytesa subtype of brain cellsto neurons in long-term memory in mammals, said lead researcher Cristina Alberini, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. "Little is known about the role of astrocytes in cognitive functions. The results further prove that astrocytes are much more actively involved in memory formation than previously thought, and that lactate is a promising target for investigating novel mechanisms that may be the cause of deficits of long-term memories." The data have potential significant implications in understanding and treating diseases like Alzheimer's, dementia, and diabetes, she said.
Researchers historically have believed that the brain cells called astrocytes only played a supportive role to neurons and had no major roles in higher brain functions. As a result, research on the development of long-term memory has largely focused on neurons. However, in recent years, data have shown that astrocytes are more involved than previously thought. Working with this evidence, Dr. Alberini and her team found that lactate released by astrocytes has a critical function in long-term memory development.
Astrocytes but not neurons contain glycogen, the storage form of glucose. Dr. Alberini's research supports a previous hypothesis that lactate produced by astrocytes provides fuel to neurons, and shows that lactate in the brain is elevated during long-term memory formation.
The researchers injected into the brains of rats an amnesic compound that blocks glycogenolysis (the breakdown of glycogen), and prevented the learning-dependent release of lactate. They did this both before and after "inhibitory avoidance learning," in which the rats learn to avoid a place where they previously had an unpleasant experience. They also injected some rats with both the amnesic compound and lactate.
The researchers found that the rats that were injected with the compound only, either before or after the unpleasant experience, had significantly impaired long-term memory. However, lactate together with the blocking compound served to "rescue" or reduce memory loss. Short-term memory and learning were not impacted by the presence of the amnestic compound or lactate.
Since it is known that glucose is an important energy source and can modulate memory retention, Dr. Alberini's team wanted to see if similar benefits were achieved by using glucose rather than lactate in the study. They injected glucose in amounts equicaloric to the lactate used in the first study into the brains of rats that also received the amnesic compound before inhibitory avoidance training. The researchers saw no rescue effect on long-term memory but after increasing the dose of glucose by three times, they saw a positivethough transientimpact.
"These results show that when a lot of energy is required, such as in long-term memory formation, glucose is not sufficient, or is less efficient, for long-term formation and maintenance," said Dr. Alberini. "Now that we know that lactate has this critical function, we can study why it does and why glucose does not have the same impact."
Dr. Alberini and her team plan to further study the role of lactate in long-term memory formation to find how it can be used as a potential target for neurodegenerative diseases. This study is supported by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.


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March 27, 2006
Predictions - Baseball Annuals
Stuff from the pre-season magazines:
Street and Smith's
East: Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Devil Rays, Orioles
AL Playoffs: Yankees, White Sox, Angels plus Athletics
NL Playoffs: Atlanta, Cardinals, Giants plus Mets
World Series: Angels over Cardinals
MVPs: Vladimir Guerrero, Albert Pujols
Cy Youngs: Johan Santana, Pedro Martinez
Dan Graziano of the Newark Star-Ledger wrote the AL East intro. New York's pitching staff is "a mixture of young talent and veteran savvy. ... The questions in New York are about age, but until guys like Johnson and Rivera prove they can't do it anymore, it's unwise to bet against them."
As for Toronto, an improved staff and Troy Glaus's bat "combined with Boston's disintegration" will lift the Jays into second place. Graziano dubs the Red Sox "Team Turmoil" and an organization that "continued to gut the core" of the 2004 team.
[Yeah, we shoulda kept that 2004 roster around forever. Any idea what Millar's OPS would be at age 58? ... Doesn't anyone remember all the talk about how "the window" was closing with that group of players and the Sox had better win in 2003 or 2004 or else?]
Graziano says the best thing that happened to the Yankees over the winter "may have been the disarray in which the rival Red Sox found themselves." Boston's four-page preview (which was written before the Crisp deal) ends: "The 2006 Red Sox could be good enough to hold off the improved Blue Jays for second place in the division. But it remains to be seen just how good they can be with so many changes."
The Sporting News
TSN includes the predictions of eight staffers. In the East, the Yankees were picked six times, Red Sox two. No one picked an East team for the wild card. Both writers who picked the Sox had them losing in the ALDS. ... No one picked any Boston players for any awards; one guy tabbed Damon as AL MVP.
AL Pennant: Cleveland 4, White Sox 4
NL Pennant: Cardinals 4, Mets 2, Atlanta 1, Cubs 1
World Series: White Sox 3, Cardinals 2, Cleveland 2, Atlanta 1
Overall the TSN Power Poll had the Yankees 2nd (2nd in AL), Toronto 8th (6th in AL) and Boston 10th (7th in AL). The MFY rotation has to "delay a trip to the glue factory for one more year", while Boston's rotation "again is shut-you-down-in-a-series scary. Can the bullpen -- and closer Keith Foulke -- return to lights-out form?" ... Papelbon is one of three "Hotshots to Watch".
Ian Browne of redsox.com wrote the preview, noting correctly that the team has "reloaded with pitching and better defensive players". When they went to press, Youkilis was the leadoff hitter and "TBD" was in center, batting 9th.
East: Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox ("Key additions, key defections keep Red Sox running in place"), Orioles, Devil Rays
MVPs: Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Delgado
Cy Youngs: Johan Santana, Mark Prior
AL Playoffs: Yankees, White Sox, Angels plus Cleveland
NL Playoffs: Atlanta, Cubs, Giants plus Cardinals
World Series: Cubs over Yankees
The Sox preview sings the same tune we've been hearing from the national media: "the front office fell apart and Boston got outflanked in offseason maneuvers. ... [There are] a lot more questions than answers heading into 2006."
Also, possibly anticipating a move to fill the CF gap: "If the team can put together another blockbuster deal before the season, it may right the ship. Otherwise, Boston took a noticeable step back."
Athlon Sports
East: Yankees, Red Sox ("Trying to win with pitching?"), Blue Jays, Devil Rays, Orioles
MVPs: Mark Teixeira (Jeter 2d), Albert Pujols
Cy Youngs: Roy Halladay, Jake Peavy
AL Playoffs: Yankees, White Sox, Athletics plus Angels
NL Playoffs: Atlanta, Cardinals, Giants plus Mets
AL/NLCS: Yankees over White Sox, Cardinals over Atlanta
World Series: Yankees over Cardinals
The Red Sox, having "drastically overhauled" their roster since 2004, are "one of the most difficult teams to handicap" for 2006. ... The Final Analysis (which had Cora and Stern at SS and CF): "[F]or the Sox to win another championship -- or merely make a fourth straight trip to the postseason -- many things must break right. If things do not, the Sox may well finish looking up at both New York and Toronto..."
I actually agree with this last statement. But what I have not yet read is that the same could be said about the Yankees. A couple of key injuries and good news for the Sox and Jays could leave the Yankees in third place.
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- Jack Marshall said...
Redsock: Every year, these things are written so far in advance that their analysis is completely worthless, but this year takes the cake. The Sox are picked for 2nd or third with Alex Cora at short and Adam Stern in center, with Foulke never having thrown a pitch to test his knees and Schilling's resurgence unknown, without Taveras or Riske, with Wells assumed to be on the way out of town and Arroyo presumed to be the fifth starter, with Flaherty presumed to be Wakefield's catcher, without Willy Mo and with Manny still asking to be traded!
Why buy these rags, read them, argue with them or pay any attention to them at all? What possible relationship do predictions based on such incomplete information have to reality?
- March 27, 2006 at 6:40 AM
- Zenslinger said...
Fella at Foxsports predicted the Jays to win the World Series, and that's with all the information! He admits it's not a likely outcome, but...I think the guy just wanted to write about the Jays. Who I insist on putting at 83-84 wins.
- March 27, 2006 at 1:24 PM
- allan said...
Jack, the appearance of these magazines is one of the first signs of spring. Tradition keeps me buying them. Plus predictions and best of lists are always fun to read (and make fun of).
I'll also be posting writers' picks as I find them this weekend.
P.S. The Fox guy is Ken Rosenthal.
He says: "Right now, on paper, the A's look like the best team, particularly if Frank Thomas is healthy enough to make 450 plate appearances as their DH. The A's have almost as many starting pitchers as Manny Ramirez has mood swings ..."
Ha ha ha! That's so clever! All that writing talent -- and a sense of humor? Wow!
- March 27, 2006 at 1:50 PM
- Jack Marshall said...
Redsock...Oh, I know, I know; I buy the damn things myself. I just hold you to a higher standard.
I've actually had a nasty e-mail exchange with Rosenthal. He based his assessment of the Sox on a statistical presumption that J.T. Snow would be the regular first baseman (and be as lousy as he was last year), and when I wrote him suggesting that he was too experienced to really believe such a thing,and that it was obvious and well-known that the Sox were planning on Youk being the regular, he wrote me back saying that I was a rude ---hole "like most Red Sox fans." Nice guy! I'm sending the jerk the Youk/Snow breakdown at the end of the year.
- March 27, 2006 at 5:17 PM
- allan said...
Oh, I know, I know; I buy the damn things myself. I just hold you to a higher standard.
Rosenthal is a dope, no three ways about it. Yet every so often, he's lucid. ... Like so many of us, I suppose.
- March 27, 2006 at 5:42 PM
- Jack Marshall said...
Why? Because you're the leader, man! Leaders always have to be held to a higher standard!!!
Meanwhile, if you need another reason to hate the Yankees, check out the story over on "The Smoking Gun" web site. It appears that Randy Johnson, he of the 16 mil a year salary, is nickel and diming the mother of his 16 year old daughter in child support. Really a class act.
- March 27, 2006 at 9:19 PM
- Biglaw Associate said...
The media = stupid. Look at their predictions each year, versus the results.
Red Sox have a lot of ?? true. But I view this as a rebuilding year, where they're essentially reloading to create a nucleus for runs from 2007-2010. If everything breaks right this year, the Sox will challenge for the WS again. If not, they'll finish 2nd or 3rd and be a monster next year.
I'm surprised there's not more focus on the impending demise of the Yankees. Their core players are really old, and they have more question marks than the Sox, without any of the backup plans. I.e. Sheffield, Giambi, Posada, Mariano + their entire starting rotation have HUGE risks in my mind, and there really is no Plan B. True, IF RJ pitches like he used to, and IF Mussina can stop the now-dramatic decline, and IF Wang/Chacon/Small can prove that last year's results were no flukes despite a bevy of minor league numbers saying they were, and IF Giambi's sudden resurgence won't drop off in the wake of renewed focus on steroid testing, and IF Sheffield doesn't blow up, and IF Jeter can stay perpetually young, then the Yanks will be WS contenders. But if a few things go off course, the Yanks are precipitously close to competing with Tampa Bay for last place in this division.
I think people are not giving Toronto enough props this year. Given all the question marks surrounding NYY and BOS, the Blue Jays are stacked for 2006-7, and look likely to win 85+. I could easily envision a scenario in which Schilling/Foulke suck again, Beckett can't pitch a full season, the Yanks suffer through an injury plagued season and Giambi goes back to sucking, Sheffield demands a trade, etc. and both the Yanks and Sox win under 90. Don't count out Toronto. They've also really got a devastating short series rotation, with Halladay/Burnett/Lilly and a solid solid bullpen.
- March 28, 2006 at 10:14 AM
- Jack Marshall said...
The Jays have a top of about 90 wins if everything goes right. Their defense stinks. Burnett is a head case; the Sox got the best of the available Marlins starters. Right and Left fielders continue to be mediocre; their closer is a crap shoot, which means the bullpen only deserves one "solid" at best.
For some reason people always overrate the Jays; Gammons used to pimp for them every year. I will be more surprised if they pass the Sox than I will be if the Rays pass the Yankees.
- March 28, 2006 at 11:12 AM


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"An unexpected journey into a side of the United States I guarantee you have yet to see!"
"Fascinating and provocative"
A road trip to the black roots of American culture
Germany 2012, 100 minutes
The United States of Hoodoo is a film about how African based spirituality has influenced America´s popular culture. The old African gods have taken on new forms since their arrival on North America's shores. Their spirit now manifests itself in turn-table wizardry, improvisational skills and mind-blowing collages, rituals and performances. The film shakes up traditional and stereotypical ways of thinking about race, religion, rationality. Through meetings with musicians, writers and artists, miracle healers, gumbo cooks and Mississippi Blues men, this documentary explores a culture which has always drawn on a unique mix of different ethnic influences to produce its cultural diversity, allure, and vitality.
A film by OLIVER HARDT
Written by DARIUS JAMES and OLIVER HARDT
Original Music by ARTO LINDSAY & RABOTNIK
Produced by CHRISTEL BRUNN, OLIVER HARDT, ROBERT MALZAHN, SEBASTIAN POPP
Support & Editing by MARTIN HOFFMANN with RGB-Storynetwork
Featuring Darius James and Ishmael Reed, Nick Cave, Val Jeanty, Shantrelle P. Lewis, Danny Simmons, Sallie Ann Glassman, Kanene Holder, Steve LaVere, David "Goat" Carson, Hassan Sekou Allen
International premieres
GERMANY – July 2012, theatrical release in Germany
USA – August 2012, BlackStar Film Festival, Philadelphia, PA
AFRICA – March 2013, iRep International Documentary Filmfestival, Lagos, Nigeria
EUROPE – May 2013, Planete Doc Film Festival, Warsaw, Poland
AUSTRALIA – July 2013, Revelation Perth International Film Festival
TV - September 2013, Arte TV (Germany, France, Switzerland)
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A Guide to the Louis Trezevant Wigfall Papers, 1839-1874
Biographical Sketch
Louis Trezevant Wigfall (1816-1874), educated at South Carolina College and the University of Virginia, became involved in controversial political arguments, culminating in his killing of another man. He and his family moved to Galveston in 1846 and then to Nacogdoches, where he worked in a law firm with Thomas J. Jennings and William B. Ochiltree. He relocated once more to Marshall to open his own law practice.
A secessionist and staunch believer in slavery and the chivalric code, Wigfall was active in Texas politics, taking part in the Galveston County Democratic convention, 1848, and serving in the Texas House of Representatives, 1850-1857. He was best known for his vocal opposition to Sam Houston and may have played an important role in Houston's loss in the gubernatorial race of 1857. Also in 1857 Wigfall was elected to the Texas Senate and one year later took an active role in the Democratic convention that stressed states' rights. In 1859 he became a member of the United States Senate, where he supported slavery, states' rights, and limiting the power of the national government.
Wigfall helped author the "Southern Manifesto," urging the need for the secession of the slave states and the creation of a Southern Confederacy. After Texas's secession, he remained in his position in the Senate, spying on the Union, raising troops to send to South Carolina, and providing arms to Texas Confederates. He acted as an aide to President Jefferson Davis and was a member of the Provisional Congress of the Confederacy before being formally expelled from the U.S. Senate in July 1861. Later that year he became a colonel in the First Texas Infantry and a brigadier general in the Provisional Army. Additionally, he led the Texas Brigade of the Army of Northern Virginia until 1862 when he resigned to join the Confederate Congress. He eventually withdrew his support for President Davis and conspired to strip Davis of his power. After the Confederacy fell, Wigfall returned to Texas for a time before moving to England in 1866 to try to stir up a war between England and the United States, thinking it could also restart a U.S. Civil War. He returned to the states, settling in Baltimore in 1872 for two years before moving once more to Texas, where he died in 1874.
"Wigfall, Louis Trezevant," Handbook of Texas Online. Accessed August 4, 2010. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/WW/fwi4.html.
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Photostats and transcripts of correspondence, a speech, legal documents, genealogy and family history, newspaper accounts, and literary productions comprise the Louis Trezevant Wigfall Papers, 1833-1874. The papers pertain to Wigfall's activities as a Confederate Senator during the Civil War, his political philosophy of states' rights, his support of slavery, and his advocacy of the admission of Texas as a slave state (1845). Additionally, the records document Wigfall's leadership in the Secession movement, the Confederate government, and the Civil War, as well as his exile in England after the Civil War. Included in the collection is a brief sketch of Wigfall's career published in the Galveston News, 1874, as well as a piece by J. L. Bagwell entitled "The Life and Services of L. T. Wigfall of Marshall, Texas, 1849-1860."
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Mobile gaming might be about to get a lot easier, if leaks regarding Logitech's new iPhone game controller case are to be believed.
The leaks come courtesy of Twitters famous @evleaks, who posted images of the controller to his feed, complete with an iPhone 5 sat at the centre - seeing as the iPhone 5S is the same size you can expect Apple's lasted phone to fit in here too. No word on whether it'll work with the iPhone 5C though.
To help you play the latest edition of Angry Birds, the controlled comes complete with D-pad and A, B, X and Y buttons, as well as what appear to be R and L shoulder buttons, similar to those on the PSP Vita.
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Rohingya Muslims, trying to cross the Naf river into Bangladesh to escape sectarian violence in Myanmar, look on from an intercepted boat in Teknaf on June 13, 2012. Bangladeshi guards have turned back 16 boats carrying more than 660 Rohingya people, most of them women and children, since June 11.
Hundreds of Muslim Rohingyas have tried to flee in rickety boats to Bangladesh after days of sectarian violence in the Myanmar town of Sittwe, Reuters reports, but Bangladesh's foreign minister says the country will not take them in.
Muslims flee burning homes in Sittwe
Major Shafiqur Rahman of the Bangladesh Border Guard told Reuters by phone that 110 Rohingyas in three boats had landed in Teknaf on the southern tip of the Bangladesh mainland in the early hours of Wednesday. The two countries are separated in the area by a river that flows into the Bay of Bengal.
Fighting breaks out between Muslim and Buddhist groups
"They landed on our beach defying objections by the coastguard. We have detained them all, mostly women and children, and will push back later today," he said. Read the full story.
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Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are seen on a boat while they try to get into Bangladesh, as members of the Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) try to push them back out in Teknaf on June 13, 2012. The UN Refugee Office (UNHCR) has called on Bangladesh to keep its borders open given the rapid escalation of violence in the northern Rakhine State of Myanmar, UN spokesman Martin Nesirky told reporters on Tuesday.
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Rohingya Muslims look on from an intercepted boat in Teknaf on June 13, 2012.


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Commercial fishing for red drum closes Saturday because of harvest limits.
Commercial fishing for red drum closes Saturday because of harvest limits.
Commercial fishermen have likely exceeded the red drum harvest limit allocated for the winter harvest period, according to the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries.
Landings calculated from electronically-submitted trip tickets showed fishermen have caught 144,258 pounds of the 150,000-pound harvest limit allocated for the Sept. 1 � April 30 harvest period.
Paper trip tickets for September and October have not yet been entered into the database, and most of the November trip tickets have not yet been received.
�Since many fishermen report their landings through paper trip tickets, the red drum landings may be above the harvest limit for this period,� said DMF Director Louis Daniel.
Daniel issued a proclamation closing the fishery as of 8 a.m. today.
The N. C. Red Drum Fishery Management Plan allows for an annual (Sept. 1-Aug.31) harvest limit of 250,000 pounds. Of that, 150,000 pounds is allocated to the period Sept. 1- April 30 and the remainder is allocated to the period of May 1-Aug. 31.
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What started as a simple gathering of VW/Audi fans in a county park has turned into one of the largest European auto events in the southeastern United States. And with the 2009 event attracting more than 1200 cars and 2000 people, FixxFest continues to grow each year.
The organizers had added a few extra activities to keep the masses occupied, so there was more to do than ever. It was headlined by the "Best of Class" judged event, which saw a record number of contestants vying for top spot.
Best of Show honors went to Zach M's '09 Audi A5. And with several BMWs taking home trophies for Most Unique, Best Wheels and Best Paint, it was a more diverse field than ever.
The 2009 trophies were etched liter mugs that many used as beer glasses before the end of the night!
With the event held the weekend before Thanksgiving, it was only fitting to hold a pumpkin-pie eating contest. Participants had to finish an entire pie without using their hands. The eventual winner was close to throwing up before making a last effort and finishing the pie!
While there was plenty of racing on the quarter mile, there was also big-wheel racing fun. A small track had been laid out and a final bracket of single elimination head-to-head races saw the first ever Fixxfest Big Wheel Race winner crowned.
The real racing took place on the drag strip and was dominated by seasoned racers and Fixxfest title sponsors, USP Motorsports from Coral Springs, FL. Chris Green, owner of USP, managed a 10.3sec pass in his B5 Audi S4 sporting a VR6 12v turbo.
While a few cars came close, including a Mk5 R32 turbo in the high 10s, nobody could beat the USP S4.
With many spectators staying on to watch the racing, most would later retire to the local Cock & Bull brewery to enjoy the official Fixxfest after-party.
As another first, Fixxfest 6 also included a Sunday cruise. It started in Bradenton and crossed the famous Sunshine Skyway Bridge to arrive at the Fort Desoto beach (only Florida could do this in November!). Upon arrival, cruisers were treated to a BBQ courtesy of UroTuning.
For more information about Fixxfest 6 and details of Fixxfest 7, visit fixxfest.info
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Under Armour on Hot Seat for Olympic Speed-Skating Suits
After blowing away earnings expectations and recording its best-ever one-day share gain two weeks ago, Under Armour (NYSE:UA) is now fending off accusations by the U.S. speed-skating team that its new high-tech suits are at fault for the skaters' disappointing performance in Sochi.
Shares of the athletic apparel company fell 2.2% to $106 in recent trade.
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The suits may have a design flaw that could be slowing down skaters, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, citing three people familiar with the U.S. team.
The U.S. Speed Skating Federation said late Friday it would drop the controversial new suit and switch back to previous uniforms for the remainder of the Olympics, saying some athletes "lack confidence" in the uniforms. Both of the suits, new and old, are made by Under Armour.
The vents on the back of the suits, which are designed to allow heat to escape, are also allowing air to enter and creating drag, these people said. Some team members told the Journal they felt they had to fight their suit to maintain the low position needed to achieve maximum speed, though the team is reportedly 50-50 over whether the suits are the problem.
Under Armour didn't offer a comment to FOX Business specially about the accusations in the report, though a spokesperson said the company, which has had a working relationship with the U.S. team since 2011, is trying to figure out how to produce better results for the team.
"We're working with our athletes, coaches, trainers and equipment partners to figure out what we can do to produce better results for Team USA through the completion of the Winter Olympic Games," she said.
As of Thursday night, no American had finished better than seventh place in any of the six long-track speed skating events held in Sochi despite at least two athletes being pegged as favorites. Six races remain.
In the 2010 Vancouver Games, the U.S. won four speed skating medals.
The Journal does note there could be other factors at fault, such as the fact that the team trained at higher altitudes and on an outdoor track in Italy where conditions were different than that in Sochi.
The drama comes about two weeks after Under Armour's shares raced to an all-time high – rising a record 22% in one day – after the Baltimore-based sports apparel company reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings.
Revenue soared 35% to $682.8 million, while net income jumped 28%.
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France's World Cup winners have followed up their summer success by powering their clubs to the knock-out stages of the Champion League.
Research by Press Association Sport shows that among the 16 teams left in the competition, French players have had the most playing time in the competition proper.
Their total of 11,429 minutes puts them ahead of Brazil, who with 10,945 edged out Spain (10,500) for second place.
Here, Press Association Sport looks at the key facts arising from the data.
The top three
France's total includes four players who were ever-present in the group stage – Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte and Lyon duo Houssem Aouar and Ferland Mendy.
Griezmann's fellow World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe is not far behind, playing 521 of a possible 540 minutes for Paris St Germain, while 14 Frenchmen broke the 400-minute barrier including five more of Didier Deschamps' triumphant squad in Steven Nzonzi, Presnel Kimpembe, Paul Pogba, Lucas Hernandez and Nabil Fekir.
There were 36 French players in all who took to the field in the group stage, compared to 35 from Brazil. Goalkeepers Alisson Becker and Ederson were two of five ever-presents among the latter's representatives, with Paris St Germain forward Neymar just eight minutes away from making it six.
Spain had far more players involved, 45, but Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas was the only ever-present – no other Spaniard reached 500 minutes and only 10 including Casillas broke 400.
Barcelona's closing dead rubber against Tottenham played a part in dropping Spain from second place, with Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba unused substitutes while Sergio Busquets played only the second half. Fernando Llorente, Denis Suarez, Alberto Moreno and Sergio Gomez combined for seven appearances totalling less than 90 minutes.
Almost 35 per cent of the playing time in the group stage belonged to players from those nations, the only three to break 10,000 minutes, while the top 10 in the study accounted for a hefty 72 per cent.
Germany and England lead chasing pack
German players were the closest to challenging the leading trio, racking up 8,871 minutes with the country's own representatives Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Schalke accounting for almost 7,000.
England's four clubs – Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham – contributed almost the same to the nation's fifth-placed tally of 7,254, embellished only by the 260 minutes Jadon Sancho played for Dortmund.
Holland was the only other country with a total over 5,000, with Italy seventh in the standings on 4,341 ahead of Belgium – the World Cup semi-finalists' 3,420 minutes edged out Argentina by 14. Portugal (3,170) completed the top 10.
Awaziem gets Nigeria on the board
Nine other countries – Uruguay, Serbia, Poland, Croatia, Denmark, Switzerland, Morocco, Colombia and Austria – made it beyond 1,000 minutes, with Algeria rounding out the top 20 on 937.
There were 47 nations represented in all, with the lowest tally being Nigeria's eight minutes courtesy of Porto forward Chidozie Awaziem. Montenegro, Kenya, Guinea and Japan also managed fewer than 90 minutes.
Four nations have players registered to teams in the last 16 who did not feature in the group stage. Kosovo goalkeeper Ari Muric was an unused substitute in all six of Manchester City's games, while Canada's Alphonso Davies failed to make Bayern Munich's matchday squad.
Republic of Ireland youth internationals Caoimhin Kelleher and Conor Masterson were unused members of Liverpool's B-list, the same status as Guinea-Bissau's Silvano Nater and Madi Queta with Atletico and Porto respectively.


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Apartment Talk #13: Belfast Punk Night
On May 13th, in collaboration with CMU School of Art, we hosted a Belfast punk event that had been percolating for over a year. I had been wanting to screen a documentary on the subject by John T. Davis, called Shellshock Rock (1979), since Duncan Campbell told me about how influential the film had been for him, but it took ages—and a circuitous train of a million emails—for me to get my hands on a copy. Around the same time as the DVD arrived from the UK, someone posted the whole thing on YouTube. So enjoy with unearned ease, but feel sorry you missed out on the dance party. That's right: after the screening, DJ John Carson spun some records and people danced. An Apartment first (I think). (more…)


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It might seem strange to see a post about the famous Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts here, but there is a reason. Close to 5 months ago, fellow blogger, John Tew of Filiopietism Prism blog and I decided to do a post about this school. He had mentioned that one of his ancestors had gone there, many years ago, and I mentioned that it was rather close to me, and I had visited often, but never the campus. I offered to take current photos and he is posting ca 1912-1913 photos taken by his great-grandfather. I have seen one of them, and tried to locate that building, but never found it. The photos below were taken last month, and it was Grandparent's Day at the school. You will see three generations walking together, so my husband and I fit right in!Unfortunately, I didn't write down names of buildings, so I don't know what they were. However, on the right of the church, really hidden, is the famous Addison Gallery of American Art. We go there often, because the collections are outstanding. In February (photos at the end of post) we saw the An American in London: Whistler and the Thames exhibit, especially meaningful since the artist was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, where I currently live. If you are in the area, this is worth visiting, it's free, but parking is limited.
Seen may be Samuel Phillips Hall, Bulfinch Hall, Oliver Wendell Holmes Library, Morse Hall, Graham Hall, Graves Hall, and Pearson Hall. If somebody can identify any, please let me know, thanks.
I just discovered a great map of the campus, which I didn't have during my visit. So perhaps another trip is in the works. I loved seeing most of the campus, got plenty of exercise, but I see from the map, there is a whole area we missed!
Cochran Chapel
The small cemetery has two entrances, something I just discovered on our walk. I had blogged about seeing the cemetery stone for Harriet Beecher Stowe, seen HERE.
Memorial Bell TowerAlso on the grounds is a wonderful Nature Sanctuary, see previous post HERE.
Addison Gallery on the left, Memorial Bell Tower straight ahead.


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A few years ago I was approached by some friends, who asked if I would be
interested in cooking pesach meals for them. I was hesitant because of the hard
work involved, but decided to try it. The buzz was immediate and soon people were calling and requesting to order food from my kitchen. They were delighted that they would be able to serve home-made delicacies without having to toil and labor over a hot stove.
A year later, with a Hoshgocho by Rabbi Aaron Mendelson, my catering business went into full swing. I consulted with experts in the catering industry and learned tips for keeping foods at their freshest and I was asked to share my experience.
In the beginning, I was wary of freezing a variety of foods but inquired and researched to learn more about what can be freezed so as not to alter the taste or texture of the food. I have also used some "tricks" of my own including the use of parchment paper (with a pesach hechsher). Once a dish is off the fire and cooled, it can be covered with parchment paper and then sealed with a hard foil cover. If you are traveling or would like to make sure your food stays extra fresh, in addition to the parchment and foil, place your item into a challah size ziploc bag for added sealing. When using this freezing process, the parchment paper acts as a barrier and retains the moisture so there is no frost around the food. It keeps it fresh longer. Many items freeze beautifully so you can prepare them in advance and beat the last minute cooking pressure.
Pureed soups, a variety of kugels, meats and poultry including baked chicken and shnitzel as well as blintzes, all come out great from the freezer. The trick lies in how to warm up the thawed items. Some prefer to take them out of the fridge the night before. I would not recommend thawing vegetable and apple kugels. They get soggy. Vegetable and apple kugels and anything with a crisp topping should be warmed uncovered without defrosting. Soups should be poured off into containers while hot. It will allow them to cool more quickly and evenly. If you have no time to wait for cooling, place the containers in your fridge, uncovered. Once cooled, cover and freeze. I've seen people freeze soup in ziploc bags and lie them flat as to save valuable space.
I like to take soup from the freezer, place it under hot water just to loosen, turn it over into pot with a little added water and reheat. Mix a few times with a spoon. Its almost impossible to tell it was frozen! Matzo balls can be prepared ahead of time. Make the balls, freeze the raw mixture and then drop into boiling soup at your convenience!
After baking a roast, allow it to cool, slice it (I like to slice with an electric slicer- worthy investment- cuisinart is great), and freeze using parchment paper method. Warm covered. Chicken (capons especially) freezes well. Stuff it with whatever filling you like.
Shnitzel can be frozen raw, baked or freshly fried. Whatever your choice, separate each layer with parchment paper so you can take out as many as you need. When making blintzes/crepes, first thaw frozen ones in fridge then fry or bake. Frying them before serving improves the taste. When making lukshen, make the crepes, roll, cut thin strips, separate with your fingers. Place in sandwich bags, freeze when cooled (stick in a piece of parchment paper). Take out and use as needed. Let it thaw. Then put in bowls and soup on top.
Butternut Squash Soufflé
3 cups cooked and puréed butternut squash
½ stick margarine
½ cup potato starch
1 cup sugar
5 eggs
1 cup coffee rich or whip topping
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix all ingredients together in mixer with a whisk attachment until smooth. Pour into a 9x13-inch pan. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon and bake for 1 hour.


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Uganda Wildlife Authority has offered fully paid round trips to the winners of the Buganda Tourism Expo 2011 quiz winners after hosting the finalists to a sumptuous dinner at the Carnival Palace hotel in Kampala.
Ms Olivia Nabunya,23, a self employed secretary and student of the Buganda Royal
A scenic crater lakes drive, an array of fauna and countless species of birds were a source of a memorable experience for Ms Rukiya Lwanyaga and her partner Joseph Kikomeko who recently won a fully paid trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda.
Alex Lumu, aged 24, on Thursday reaped from his vast knowledge for wildlife conservation and culture when Uganda Wildlife honoured his offer of a fully paid trip to Lake Mburo National Park in south western Uganda.
The 24 year old who is also an artiste and comedian at various exhibitions, earned his trip following his victorious participation in the Buganda Tourism Expo 2011 which was administered by UWA testing respondents' interest and knowledge of Ugandan wildlife and Buganda culture.
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has rewarded journalists who have excelled in covering conservation and tourism issues with free entrance to the national parks between September and December 2011.
The offer was announced by the UWA acting Executive Director, Dr. Andre Ggunga Seguya on September 16, 2011 during the Sustainable Tourism Media awards ceremony held at Kampala Serena


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Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and prepare for the Rapture. Got your ticket to Heaven? Got a bottle of water? Something to read in line at St. Peter's gate? Gotta be ready for these things, you know. LET'S GO!
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – 11:30PM Saturday (NBC) They didn't skimp on big-name talent for tomorrow night's season finale. Your host is Justin Timberlake, who belongs in the pantheon of Excellent SNL Hosts. And while Timberlake would have also made a fine musical guest, he cedes that honor to Lady Gaga, who should really release her freakin' album already. If you're lucky, perhaps Timberlake will end up sharing the stage with Gaga for a duet, which would cause every woman and every gay man in America to squeal with delight. And Timberlake is certain to conspire with Andy Samberg for a digital short you will watch repeatedly all through next week, until everyone at your office ruins it by quoting it through Christmas. ANTICIPATION: TIMBERGAGA!
CELEBRITY APPRENTICE – 9:00PM Sunday (NBC) Now that Donald Trump has now admitted that his sham presidential run was a sham presidential run, we can focus on the really important issues: namely, if Marlee Matlin can beat John Rich in the final challenge. I'm told Marlee is leading in all the polls, and that she'll quit before the finale because that's victory enough. ANTICIPATION: GO MARLEE!
2011 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS – 8:00PM Sunday (ABC) Performers include Ke$ha, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, OneRepublic, Rihanna, the Black Eyed Peas, and more. It's like attending a dream bar mitzvah. ANTICIPATION: MU$IC!
JESSE STONE: INNOCENTS LOST – 9:00PM Sunday (CBS) If music for 13-year-olds isn't your thing, best you tune in to CBS for another installment of Tom Selleck's hard-boiled detective TV movies. You can get your Selleck fix every week now thanks to "Blue Bloods," so I'll be interested to see if people still tune in for these movies, or if they stay away for fear of mustache overload. ANTICIPATION: SELLECK!
SINBAD AND THE MINOTAUR – 9:00PM Saturday (SyFy – an NBC/Universal network) According to Entertainment Weekly, this TV movie doesn't have an actual minotaur in it. It's just a really big bull. But there will be scimitars. And of all the curved swords out there, scimitars are easily my favorite. ANTICIPATION: BULLISH!
Weekend Watch List: TIMBERGAGA
Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and prepare for the Rapture. Got your ticket to Heaven? Got a bottle of water? Something to read in line at St. Peter's gate? Gotta be ready for these things, you know. LET'S GO!


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It's been a few days, but I promised Jess I would get to this, and I'm a man of my word. Let's talk about the phenomenology of love as outlined in Beauvoir's The Ethics of Ambiguity.
Beauvoir, like most existentialists, rejects the notion of inherent, objective value, arguing that something only has value to us in the moment that it is snatched away from us. When a thing is in one's own hands, it is merely a tool to be used and taken for granted; but before we possess it, we can covet it, and when it is taken away we can miss it. For Beauvoir, the same thing applies to love.
In loving another person, we project towards the goal of being one with that person, of being "completed" by each other. Of course, that will never happen, and the object of your love will always remain a separate consciousness, a country with unexplored territory. This is something to be grateful for.
Why? Because, as Beauvoir says, to completely merge with a loved one would make that love impossible. It would be the end of the project toward which love projects. To be in love is to feel the exquisite ache of desiring something that is always just out of reach, but also the joy of continually inching closer to that goal.
Paradoxically, to love someone is also to wish for that person's freedom. That's because it is only the freedom of the object of your love that gives the project of love meaning. Only a free consciousness can freely reciprocate that love, and only a free consciousness can forever elude the possession towards which love projects but never reaches.


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Bobby Valentine is living in a parallel universe where he still declares with regularity, as he did on a radio appearance Wednesday, that this is a playoff team.This is an accurate reflection of my feelings.
There are moments -- when Jacoby Ellsbury and Carl Crawford are flying around the bases, and Adrian Gonzalez is stroking run-scoring doubles, and the rookie third baseman, Will Middlebrooks, keeps delivering big home runs -- when you succumb to that illusion and imagine how much better it will be when David Ortiz joins them, which could be as soon as Sunday in Cleveland.
But then reality sets in -- Jon Lester pitching well enough to lose, Josh Beckett pitching like a man who should be headed to the disabled list, the bullpen suddenly springing multiple leaks, the manager making puzzling decisions, the Sox unable to sustain the semblance of a winning streak -- and you're left thinking that this season would be best put out of its misery.
That's such a negative spin for a team that is one hot streak away from hoisting itself back into this race, an attainable goal if the Sox catch fire on this 10-game swing through Cleveland (four games), Baltimore (three) and New York (three), the head-to-head meetings with the Orioles and Yankees especially holding significance for the standings.
After a couple of wins, things seem all right. The wild card is certainly within reach. But then after those two steps forward, the Red Sox inevitably take two or three steps backwards, and it seems beyond doubt that all the team can do is play out the string. But then the team pulls out a win, and I start thinking positively again.
Boston is 5.5 GB in the WC with several teams in front of them, including two from their own division. There are 50 games remaining in the regular season. Even playing .667 ball (33-17) - I don't think anyone would argue that is a pretty tall order* - will give the team only 88 wins.
* The team's best 50-game stretch so far this year is 30-20.
The time to get on a white-hot run is now.


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8 Awesome Pop Culture-Inspired Bottle Openers for Geeks Who Drink
Listen, we may be 'Empire Strikes Back'-qouting geeks, but that doesn't mean we don't know how to party.
Sure we speak Klingon, have a few lightsaber replicas hanging on the wall and think of Jean-Luc Picard as a father figure, but our nerdy obsessions have never stopped us from popping open a brew or four with friends while, say, watching a five-hour 'Firefly' marathon.
We're geeks who drink, and we know there's a legion of nerds out there who love drinking the world's finest brews just as much as they love reading Orion Slave Girl fanfic. So next time you're looking to celebrate your geekiness and get your drink on with friends (apologies), why not merge your appreciation for good brew and pop culture with these 8 nerdy pop culture-inspired bottle openers? Who's got the Romulan ale?
Marvel Silver Surfer Bottle Opener
This is the first-ever Silver Surfer bottle opener which means you'll be one of the first people ever to pop open a cold one with the cosmos-spanning Surfer's board. If that doesn't get you some geek cred, well, we don't know what will.
Captain America's Shield
America! Frak, yeah! Show your patriotism and your devotion to all things Marvel with this Captain America Shield bottle opener. This one has a unique circular shield shape which makes it easy to pocket around, and it doubles as a flying disc … maybe.
'The Expendables' Skull
'The Expendables' logo is probably one of the coolest things about Sylvester Stallone's "old bros vs. other old bros" action franchise. You can't deny this solid metal 'Expendables' opener looks pretty badass with that skull backed by a winged array of big guns. Why not attach it to your chain wallet?
Thor's Hammer
We're pretty sure Thor, the god of Thunder, uses his hammer to open a bottled pint of ale or two when no one is looking, so why shouldn't you? Of course, this Thor's Hammer bottle opener isn't as large as Thor's hammer, but it still gets the job done.
The USS Enterprise
Hey, we can already get our hands on Star Trek-branded Romulan Ale, so why not pop open one of those blue babies with this cool bottle opener shaped like the USS Enterprise. We're sure Commander Riker would approve, just don't tell Spock and Sarek.
'Star Trek' Set
This three-piece tin set is the perfect gift for the nerdy drunk collector in your life. You get two USS Enterprise bottle openers in two sizes plus a corkscrew shaped like a Klingon Bird of Prey. Blood wine, anyone?
The Death Star
Use the most formidable force of evil on the planet, The Death Star, to pop open something that will help you forget about the terrible 'Star Wars' prequels. This metal bottle opener also doubles as a magnet, so you can display it on the fridge or wherever you like.
Han Solo Frozen In Carbonite
This beautiful sculpted replica of Han Solo frozen in carbonite from 'Empire Strikes Back' is four inches long and looks just like the real thing. So if you can't afford the life sized replica of Han Solo's frozen state, why not pick this smaller piece up and open up a few of the galaxy's finest with friends?


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Labor Day is always one of the biggest weekends of the year in Las Vegas and if you plan on being in Sin City, you will not be disappointed. The pool parties and the nightclubs outdid themselves this year with the talented lineups; your only problem is going to be deciding where to go.
DAYLIGHT Beach Club and LIGHT Nightclub at Mandalay Bay have both quickly become the two places to be in Las Vegas since opening earlier this year. With summer winding down and only so many weekends let to enjoy pool life, DAYLIGHT is a must. The long weekend at DAYLIGHT begins on Friday with Peach Fridays, where local favorite DJ Stellar will spin poolside. Internationally-celebrated DJ Zedd will take over the pool deck on Saturday afternoon, after an opening set by Alvin Risk. Make sure to stay poolside when the sun goes down, Dutch DJ and house music composer/producer Nicky Romero will hit the turntables for the ECLIPSE nighttime concert series. Sunday afternoon will feature one of EDM's fastest rising stars as Alesso headlines the pool party with Eric D-Lux. ECLIPLSE is back again on Sunday, this time music mogul and hip-hop icon Diddy hosts this special party that takes place under DAYLIGHT's one-of-a-kind light show. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike will wrap up the long weekend at DAYLIGHT with an energetic poolside performance on Labor Day.
LIGHT Nightclub kicks off the weekend with a Friday night performance by resident DJ and international sensation Sebastian Ingrosso. Saturday night LIGHT guests will be treated to yet another chart-topping artist, as Skrillex spins Saturday night after an opening set by Alex Metric. Don Diablo will start the party Sunday evening, before Nicky Romero takes over the DJ booth for a special after-hours set. Cirque du Soleil entertainers will complete the LIGHT experience each evening, flying through the air and performing mind-bending acrobatics. If you have not been to LIGHT you are in store for the most unique nightclub experience on the strip.
The Light Group also has special plans during Labor Day weekend for the recently opened Kumi Japanese Restaurant + Bar at Mandalay Bay from Chef Akira Back. Kumi will host a local grand opening on August 28th to help kickoff The Light Group's Labor Day Weekend festivities.
The Light Group has a lot of other amazing things going on all over the Strip this holiday weekend. At ARIA Resort & Casino Flo Rida will be at HAZE Nightclub and T-Pain takes over on Sunday. Looking for a smaller yet incredibly fun pool party, LIQUID at ARIA is a great option and Flo Rida will take you through Sunday sun-filled day. 1 Oak at Mirage has quickly become one of the favorite night spots in all of Las Vegas and you can look forward to seeing KE$SHA on Sunday hosting the festivities.
HYDE Bellagio gets an early start on the weekend this Thursday with their "Live Music Thursday" event that features The Peter Love Band. Saturday the party at HYDE will be hosted by Kourtney Kardashian while DJ Eric D-Lux will be performing.
DAYLIGHT Beach Club
-Friday, August 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. - Peach Fridays with DJ STELLAR
-Saturday, August 31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. - ZEDD with ALVIN RISK
-Saturday, August 31, 10 p.m.-3 a.m. - ECLIPSE with NICKY ROMERO
-Sunday, September 1, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. - ALESSO with ERIC DLUX
-Sunday, September 1, 10 p.m.- 3 a.m. - ECLIPSE with DIDDY
-Monday, September 2, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. - DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE
LIGHT Nightclub
-Friday, August 30, 10 p.m.- 4 a.m. - SEBASTIAN INGROSSO
-Saturday, August 31, 10 p.m.- 4a.m.- SKRILLEX with ALEX METRIC
-Sunday, September 1, 10p.m.- 4a.m.- NICKY ROMERO after-hours set with opening by DON DIABLO


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The Northern Hemisphere winter of 2014-15 was the warmest on record globally, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
But one area of the North Atlantic was the coldest on record... shown in blue on this map.
This cold pool may be an indicator of a dramatic slowdown in the Gulf Stream.
A slowdown like this in the current has not happened for a very long time, perhaps as long as 1,000 years.
It is possibly related to the melting of the Greenland ice sheet.
The freshwater from the ice sheet is lighter than heavier, salty water that usually occupies that area.
It tends to sit on top of the water, interfering with the sinking of dense, cold and salt-rich water.
The Gulf Stream transports more water than "all the world's rivers combined," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
A rapid slowdown in the current would increase the rate of sea level rise along the Mid-Atlantic and North-east coasts of the U.S.
This is still a matter needing more research.


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What ever happened to both sides of Harry's grandparents? The books only talk about Lily Potter's parents when she finds out she is a witch. It says they are proud to have a witch in the family. Why don't the books talk about James's parents? And what happened to both Lily's and James's parents? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 18.104.22.168 (talk • contribs).
The book only talked about Lily's parents because they were with Lily at the time. And we don't need to know about James' parents as they are not important to the plot. It All Ends Here On July 15th 04:38, June 15, 2011 (UTC)
Actually, Sirius does mention that James' parents adopted him when he was 16. Jedi Master Yoda 15:53, June 16, 2011 (UTC)
Maybe Harry's grandparents just died of natural causes before James and Lily were killed. Grey Beret 16:02, July 21, 2011 (UTC)Grey Beret
It never mentions them in the book so I doubt they are important. shurtagal 11:12, July 27, 2011 (UTC)


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Recipe Courtesy : Vah chef
1.Rava/Sooji - 1 cup
2.Rice flour - 1 cup
3.Maida/all pupose flour - 1/4 cup
4.Butter milk - 4 cups
5.Ginger - 1 tsp (minced)
6.Green chillies - 3 (chopped)
7.Pepper corns - 1 tsp
8.Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
9.Cilantro - hand ful
* Take a mixing bowl and mix all the ingredients into a thin batter.I had 1 cup of butter milk ,so i substituted with 3 cups of plain water.
* Heat the griddle to maximum temp,pour the batter like sprinkles,throught the griddle.Make sure ,that u connect the batter well,so that it forms a dosai.
* Check the corners using the spatula, and when they are crisp,brown color,fold them.Dont flip the dosai.
* Serve it hot chutney or sambar....
* Our dinner today was ,rava dosai and radish sambar.....
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State's Top Chess Kids at Taste of Chicago
Phillip to join Warren Scholars in July 1 event
If you're anywhere near Taste of Chicago on Sunday, July 1, please come to the Family Village area at the south end of Grant Park, where the Warren Chess Scholars will be holding court.
You won't regret it. You, your family, and friends will see or play chess with the best young players in the Land of Lincoln, and you'll probably learn a thing or two that will improve your game.
One of the best scholastic chess programs in these parts, the Warren program recognizes the best young players in Illinois, those who are ranked in the top 50 nationally in their age brackets.
It's a tough standard to meet, and only 27 kids have made it, but for the second year in a row one of them is Ray fourth-grader-to-be Phillip Parker-Turner. You can see the entire list here.
At Taste of Chicago, the scholars will be out in force, playing and teaching chess to all comers in Grant Park. They'll play simultaneous exhibits, blitz, or just easy, friendly games, if that's your pleasure.
I attended last year's Grant Park event and had the privilege of losing to the state's top high school players at the time, Kayin Barclay. But he didn't just beat me: he patiently and methodically reviewed the game with me afterwards, showing me where I blundered and what moves I should have played instead. Kayin was an excellent teacher. I had fun, I learned a lot, and I still have a record of that game.
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Warren Junior Chess Scholars
Sunday, July 1
Taste of Chicago, Grant Park
Family Village Area (near Ferris wheel and children's stage)
Photos by johnnyscars via flickr.


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Looking for the ultimate Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy charger? Or the best way to charge your collection of devices? These desktop Anker 10-Port USB chargers can pump out 12A and charge 10 devices simultaneously! They sit perfectly on a desk or bedside table and are available with a sleek black or white coloured casing. The Powerport 10 version is perfect for work offices and families with multiple devices.
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In simple words: Different smart device requires different charging technology, PowerIQ is Anker's answer to all smart device charging problem, it auto detects your device type and power it up as original charger.
Ever wonder why your smartphone charges faster from some charging ports and slower from others? Often, it's not just the power that your charger can offer. Instead, it comes down to compatibility. Some ports simply don't speak the right language to open up your device to full speed charging. Try plugging an IOS device into an Android adapter and your charge time could double.
Our solution? PowerIQ technology communicates with any connected device by speaking its unique charging language. Each port intelligently identifies your device and adapts to its specific recharge rate. So thanks to powerIQ, together with Anker's industry-leading output, you can enjoy maximum compatibility that doesn't limit your charging speed.
What is VoltageBoostTM
Charging speed may be affected by charging cable current resistance, it may reduce charging speed, VoltageBoost ensures a clean 5V output to enable faster charges.
What does it have to do with power (Watt)?
Most smart devices are charged at 5V voltage.
40W/5V=8A; 60W/5V=12A; Higher power=Higher total output
Power matters when you are charging multiple devices that requires high output, such as tablets.
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