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NEW DELHI: Auto major Tata Motors Friday announced cut in prices by up to Rs 1.5 lakh across its product portfolio following excise duty reduction announced in the interim Budget.
The price reduction across passenger vehicles is in the range of Rs 6,300 to Rs 69,000, depending on the model, while the cut in commercial vehicles portfolio is in the range of Rs 15,000 to Rs 150,000, Tata Motors said in a statement.
"The price reduction is in the light of excise duty cut on vehicles and the company is passing on the excise reduction to the customers," a Tata Motors spokesperson said.
The reduction is with immediate effect, she added. The company's passenger vehicle portfolio comprises models from entry level hatchback Nano to multi utility vehicle Aria. Besides, the company sells a range of commercial vehicles, including buses.
In the interim Budget 2014-15, Finance Minister P Chidambaram had announced reduction of excise duty on small cars, scooters, motorcycles and commercial vehicles to 8 per cent from 12 per cent earlier; 24 per cent from 30 per cent on SUVs; 24 per cent from 27 per cent on large cars and 20 per cent from 24 per cent in mid sized cars.
Earlier during the week, various car makers including Maruti Suzuki India (MSI), Hyundai Motor India, Honda Cars India, Volkswagen, Mahindra & Mahindra, Fiat and Nissan had also announced price cuts.
German car makers Audi and Mercedes-Benz had announced price cuts on February 17. —PTI

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The FARM, 'Be Grateful' – Song Review
They don't come more wholesome than 'Be Grateful,' the new single from the FARM. The trio once again showcases tight harmonies while trading lead vocals on a song that seems ready-made for a United Way commercial.
This track will feel especially familiar to anyone who raised his or her hands up to sing 'We Are the World' in 1985. Other songs on the FARM's debut album feature one or two of the vocalists. Three is too many for this ballad.
"We complain about how much it's gonna cost us / To feel our 20 something thousand dollars cars / And living in the land of milk and honey / It's so easy to forget how lucky we are / We can work hard and buy a patch of dirt / And on sunday morning we can go to church / And pray for those who don't have it as good as you," Marie and Horne sing during the second verse.
Lyrically the FARM's what-are-you-complaining-about anthem grabs one's attention, but they sure take their time with the message. The production lacks punch, making the song something of a sleeper — despite a story some may rally around.
"Every time you think you got it bad / You can find someone who's got it worse / All the things you take for granted now / They started out as blessings first / If you got someone who loves you / And a steady job that puts food on the table / If you're strong and able / Then, be grateful," the group sings together during the chorus.
'Be Grateful' isn't a perfect fit for a trio of country newcomers like the FARM. While they may have centuries of life experience between them, fans and radio listeners see them as a baby act, still very much trying to get bigger and better. Satisfaction at this stage would be something of a career death sentence. An older artist — perhaps someone like Ronnie Dunn or Dolly Parton — would be more convincing with this song.
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Serves 4
Most of our local white fish can't take the heat of a grill, and while it's good sauteed, it's even better dusted with crisp panko breadcrumbs. For this oven-fried fish and chips, use haddock (also splendid when it's deep-fat fried in the restaurant version of the dish), or hake, halibut, or cod. Brush pieces of fish with oil, press on the crumbs, and let it cook, first in the oven, then briefly under the broiler, until golden. Tuck golden potato wedges beside the fish, and dig into a New England classic.
3large Yukon Gold or Yellow Finn potatoes, cut into thick wedgesVegetable oil (for sprinkling)Salt and pepper, to taste3tablespoons vegetable oil1cup plain panko breadcrumbs1½pounds haddock fillets (skin intact or skinned), cut into 2-inch pieces2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1. Set the oven at 450 degrees. Have on hand 2 rimmed baking sheets.
2. In a bowl, sprinkle the potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet, cut sides up, and cook for 50 minutes, turning several times with a wide metal spatula, or until they are golden brown.
3. Pour the 3 tablespoons oil into a shallow plate.
4. On another plate, combine the panko with a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
5. Dip the fish into the oil, then into the panko, pressing it onto the flesh so it adheres. Set the fish on the other baking sheet, skin (or skinned) side up. Press any crumbs remaining on the plate onto the fish.
6. Cook the fish for 15 minutes or until it is firm to the touch. Turn on the broiler. Cook the fish about 8 inches from the element for 1 to 2 minutes — watch it carefully so the crumbs do not burn — or until the crumbs are golden. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with potato wedges. Sheryl Julian. Adapted from "The Way We Cook''
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It's all about transformations at Mountain Trek
- Written by Deborah Stone
"We like to think we crack that door open for people and help them create the all-important mind-body relationship that is so crucial to optimal health," says Kirkland Shave, Mountain Trek's program director and life coach. "We want them to fall in love with their body because they paid attention to it and now they want to care for it."
Though the program guarantees weight loss, Shave emphasizes that this is not the overriding goal at Mountain Trek. He explains that it's really about changing perceptions, instilling empowerment and giving people the necessary tools to make the transformation they seek.
"It's a jump start to improved vitality and fitness, but it can be much more than that if you apply what you learn and integrate it into your daily life," adds Shave. The program encompasses four components: healthy nutrition (meal composition, meal timing, nutritional support and awareness), healthy lifestyle (fitness and physical activity – hiking and evening strength and cardio classes), detoxification (sweat, massage, water and breathing clean air) and healthy self-care (sleep, stress management and goal setting through journaling).
Participants, typically 75 percent women and 25% men with an average age range of 42-52, come from all over the world, though the majority hails from the U.S. and Canada. The catalyst for their participation varies from doctor's advice to a recent life-altering experience such as divorce or illness that prompts them to make a change.
"People come here who have been under a lot of stress," comments Shave. "They arrive with the knowledge that something's wrong and they're not happy with the direction they're heading in. They view the program not as a vacation, but rather as an investment to balance their lives physically, spiritually, emotionally and mentally."
During my weeklong stay at Mountain Trek this past summer, I was one of eight guests. We all had different motivations and objectives ranging from losing weight and body fat to improving fitness and detoxing. Although these aims were primarily physical, there was also an overriding intention to spend time communing with nature in order to reap its mental, emotional and spiritual benefits. Everyone was eager to learn and absorb what they could from the experts in residence, while challenging themselves in new and different ways. Though we came from varying backgrounds, we bonded quickly as a group. There's something about putting people in a restricted situation that creates an almost instant camaraderie.
"People connect easily here because it's a shared experience," explains Shave. "It comes out of the sacrifice that participants are making – what they're giving up and doing without – and the struggles that they go through in the process. The group becomes its own strong support system."
A typical day at Mountain Trek in beautiful British Columbia begins with a knock on your door at 6 a.m. After downing a small protein smoothie and making the necessary written notes about one's physical and mental state, it's time to head to an hour-long gentle yoga class.
Held in a lovely studio with panoramic views of Canada's famed glacier-fed Kootenay Lake and Purcell Mountain Range, these sessions are welcomed by all, as they provide an opportunity to stretch and work out the kinks in your body, as well as do some guided meditation. Breakfast follows in the cozy dining room with equally impressive vistas.
Mealtime is very social and highly anticipated, as food is served only at specific times of day. There's no raiding the pantry here! You eat what and when you're told, which makes it easy because there are no choices to contemplate. Women get 1,200 calories a day and men receive 1,400.
The organic spa cuisine exceeds expectation. It's delicious and surprisingly satisfying. Initially, I thought I would be hungry, especially since this is a physically intense program, however my stomach never really growled because it was being fed healthy, nutrient and protein-rich food every few hours. Breakfast might consist of lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry sauce or a roasted red pepper frittata, for example. The morning snack could be fruit and a small piece of cheese or my favorite, a heavenly concoction called "Coconut Apricot Bliss Balls."
Lunch is typically a thermos of hearty soup, such as mushroom barley lentil or Moroccan chicken stew, followed later by an afternoon snack of veggies with hummus or another tasty type of dip.
And dinner, always a big hit, features delectable delights like cedar planked salmon, crab cakes with curry sauce, lime coconut scallops, mushroom sherry stuffed chicken breasts and prawn vermicelli.
Following breakfast, the group readies itself for a day in the great outdoors. Mountain Trek's fitness program is primarily focused on hiking and participants are placed in appropriate groups based on their level of fitness. There's a guide for each group, no matter how small, and two, if necessary, for larger numbers.
The hikes are located within spectacularly scenic areas in and around the rugged Purcell and Selkirk Mountains, which are known for their picturesque lakes, rushing rivers, weathered canyons and verdant old growth forests.
The treks vary in distance and elevation, depending on group level, but everyone hikes for about five hours a day. You are equipped with a heavy-duty backpack and removable camel pouch for water, a heart rate monitor and pair of walking sticks.
Add lunch and two snacks, raingear, extra dry clothing and other miscellaneous items and you're set to go. The poles will become your friends, as they are true aids in navigating the trails once you learn how to use them effectively.
I especially relied on them on the downhill, as they helped cushion the impact on my knees.
During the hikes, guides not only encourage participants to keep up their heart rates and persevere onward when the going gets tough, but they also provide interesting commentary about the environment.
Among hikers, the conversation topics were all over the place. It was interesting how willing most people were to share their deeply personal thoughts and experiences with each other after such a short amount of time.
I believe the setting and situation removes barriers, allowing individuals to open up more readily. The hikes, though sometimes arduous, were always rewarding because of the scenery, the companionship and the sense of accomplishment that participants felt upon completion.
As the days went by, fitness levels increased and some people were able to change group levels to challenge themselves further.
Each afternoon, after hiking, the group gathered for an informative session on a specific topic such as nutrition, stress, sleep or goal-setting. Mountain Trek's staff is well-trained and educated in these areas and they have much knowledge and information to impart.
They are also highly motivational and compassionate individuals with a sincere desire to help others achieve their goals.
Though you might be familiar with some of the material dispensed at these lifestyle and wellness lectures, it never hurts to hear it again, especially from a new source and within an environment highly conducive to receptiveness.
The sessions are followed by dinner and then it's time to hit the gym for more physical activity.
The evening program might be a strength and conditioning workout, circuit training, kickboxing or another type of activity.
It can be hard to summon the energy for these classes after hiking all day, but evening exercise is an integral component of the program and instructors are adept at knowing how to rally the troops.
Just know that you'll soon be prone on a massage table getting your body kneaded by a skilled therapist who will work his/her magic on all your aches and pains. Or, you can look forward to time in the steam room, infrared sauna or hot tub. Those who want the natural healing hot springs experience are welcome to visit nearby Ainsworth Hot Springs. It's no surprise to learn that sleep is not an issue for most folks at Mountain Trek. The amount of activity and time spent outdoors in the mountain air worked wonders on my typical erratic sleep habits and insomnia problems. I slept like a baby and woke up refreshed and clear-headed each morning. Mountain Trek has been offering its fitness and weigh loss program for ten years and it has a proven track record of success. Of those guests that keep in touch, Shave notes that about one-third make permanent changes to their lives. The other two-thirds eventually fall back to old habits after some time has passed. He adds, "We feel that our rate of success is very good. In comparison, the Mayo Clinic has only 2 percent of their clients that change permanently. That's how difficult it is." I left Mountain Trek with a renewed sense of vitality and commitment to maintaining my well-being, as well as an enhanced awareness of the power and impact that my choices have on my present and future health.
If you go:
Mountain Trek offers its hiking fitness retreat programs at its B.C. base lodge from May through October and its winter snowshoeing retreats from late December to early January.
The program is also offered at Rancho La Puerta Fitness Resort in Baja at various times during the year.
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February 4, 2006
For the second and final time this season, the Cascade Locks Pirates boys' and girls' basketball teams took wins over the Horizon Hawks. This time in Hawk territory, the Pirate girls defeated Horizon 39-17 and the boys won 56-48.
The always-improving Horizon girls struggled with shooting, as they finished at only 15 percent from the field. The Pirates, on the other hand, had a solid shooting game, with Mikayla Ryan, Nicole Martin and Kelly Haskins leading the team with 15, 10 and 6 points respectively. High scorers for the Hawks were Laura Yates with 6 and Liz Taylor and Hannah Frost with 4 points each.
"We came out against Cascade Locks simply wanting to improve from the last time we played them, and we definitely accomplished that," commented Horizon coach Amanda Bellus.
Ryan had a stand-out game as she led the Pirates in scoring for the first time this season. And the team's defense effectively shut down the Hawks, including holding them to a scoreless second period.
"If a few more of our shots would have fallen, the score would have been much closer," Bellus said. "When our shots start to fall, we will be tough to beat."
The boys' game was intense. The battle between Hawk and Pirate fans in the stands became as zealous as the game itself.
After leading by four points at the half, the Hawks slumped in the final two quarters. The Pirates outscored Horizon 21 points to 11 in the fourth, to take their first lead of the game and the eventual battle-back victory.
Joe Nolin led Cascade Locks throughout the game, finishing with 21 points and 13 boards for a double-double. Sam Thomas had 15 points and Derek Kelly tallied a double-double for the Pirates with 10 points and 10 boards.
Leading the way for the Hawks, once again, was Jared Nagreen with 16 points. Cameron Root and Jeff Larson chipped in with nine points apiece and Bobby Cofrances had eight.
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State police name man who was shot and officer who fired gun
New London - State police identified the man who was shot Wednesday by city police and the officer who fired his gun.
Curtis Cunningham, 27, of 432 Shelton Ave., New Haven, was listed in critical condition at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Police spokesman Lt. J. Paul Vance said Cunningham underwent surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital Wednesday night; he was first taken to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London before being airlifted to Yale.
The New London officer involved is Officer Thomas Northup, according to state police. Northup, a 3½-year veteran of the department, will be temporarily assigned to administrative duty pending the completion of the investigation, state police said.
Cunningham was shot by city police after allegedly stealing an ice truck from a liquor store at 207 Montauk Ave. around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Police have not recovered a gun from the scene, according to Vance.
Vance said police broadcast a report about the stolen truck to all New London officers. An officer who was taking a complaint from a citizen at the CVS Pharmacy spotted the truck as it made an abrupt left turn onto Jefferson Avenue and radioed in to dispatch that the truck had crashed.
When officers approached, Cunningham was standing up in the cab of the truck. Police ordered Cunningham to show his hands, Vance said, and Cunningham failed to comply. Cunningham then made an "overt movement," Vance said, at which point officers fired.
The package store was the driver's last stop, said the store's owner, who asked not to be identified. The package store owner said he was afraid people will associate the store with criminal activity.
The driver and a helper stopped in and asked if the package store needed any ice. The owner said he asked for six sleeves. As the two men walked out of the store, the owner walked the length of his counter to plug in his ice cooler and then returned to his chair near the front entrance.
He could see through the store's side window that the truck was gone.
"Why did they move the truck?" he asked his wife.
A couple of minutes later, the owner walked outside to ask the driver what he was waiting for.
"He said, 'Oh, somebody took the truck,' " said the package store owner, adding that the driver had called the police from his cell phone.
The truck most likely traveled the short distance up Willets Avenue to its intersection with Ocean Avenue, then took a right onto Ocean and drove about a half mile to where Ocean Avenue ends at Bank Street.
It appears the truck turned right onto Bank Street and tipped over as it made the quick jog left onto Jefferson Avenue.
Michael Williams had just walked into his house, located on Jefferson across the street from CVS, when he heard the truck crash. The collision of truck onto pavement shook the house, said Williams, who said he turned to his wife and asked if there was an earthquake.
Williams and his wife ran outside to find police officers pointing their guns at the truck's cab, hollering, "Let me see your hands!" One officer was kneeling and another was on top of the cab.
"They said it three times: let me see your hands," Williams said. "And the one kneeling down, he just started firing - doomp, doomp, doomp - he fired three times the first time, and two more times."
Williams said he grabbed his wife to get her out of the street. Cunningham was in the truck for about five minutes after being shot, Williams said, and police continued to shout to him to show his hands. Police broke the front windshield to get the man out, Williams said.
"They busted that windshield out and they bum rushed the truck," said Williams, adding that authorities dragged the man out of the front and onto a stretcher.
The Eastern District Major Crime Squad has been assigned to the investigation.
The last shooting involving city police was May 28, when three officers shot an armed man on Ocean Avenue. The man recovered.
State: City must rehire officer fired for using excessive force
Attorney accuses police of using excessive force in August shooting
Waterford man on trial for setting fire, falsely reporting burglary


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As part of their plans for Fashion 2012 the British Fashion Council (BFC) is pleased to announce that Dylan Jones has been appointed as Chair of the Fashion 2012 Menswear committee.
Dylan's first role in this newly created position will be to form the committee comprising influential figures within the Menswear industry to work on a calendar of events for Fashion 2012. These events will celebrate and showcase the breadth of British Menswear from traditional heritage brands, to avant-garde and emerging talent as well as London as a leading fashion capital. While some events will be created by the BFC, the hope is that individual brands and organisations will develop their own events here in London.
Dylan will be co- hosting an event in Paris, during Men's Fashion Week, on Sunday 22nd January to announce the first of many exciting new plans for British menswear in London during 2012. He will host the event alongside Chairman of the BFC, Harold Tillman CBE.
The BFC has developed this role to formalise the working party and advisory committee to assist in curating, launching and delivering its ambitious plans for the year. Men's Day at London Fashion Week has grown with the support of designers, media, retailers, stylists and Topman. This year the BFC aims to grow the profile of British menswear and through this assist the growth in British businesses.
Fashion 2012 is a central platform under which the industry is able to showcase and celebrate British fashion. It will provide a core focus for the industry and a schedule for the major fashion events and activities throughout London's Olympic year.
Dylan Jones is the Editor of British GQ.
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3. Your teeth will be examined: Your dentist will now use a metal probe with a small angled mirror to see behind and between teeth and gums, as well as check for the softening of tooth enamel and dentin. If you have a cavity or anything deeper, this is when it will surface. Once the doctor identifies a problem, they suggest the next course of action
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For installations on or after November 1, 2008, the warranty coverage period is 5 years from the original purchase date.
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For installations on or after November 1, 2008, the warranty coverage period is 10 years from the original purchase date. Glen Raven will provide replacement fabric at no cost during years one through eight; at the then-current selling price less a 30% discount during the ninth year; and less a 15% discount during the tenth year.
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READERS of the SNJ are being asked to help make a little boy's dream of walking unaided come true.
Nine-year-old James Dwight suffers from a form of cerebral palsy, which causes tightening in the muscles of his legs, leaving him in pain and unable to walk without the aid of a walker.
The SNJ is supporting his family in their bid to raise £35,000 for life-changing surgery, which is not available on the NHS.
James lives in Church Road, Arlingham, with his father Jai, who left his job at a print media company last year to be a full time carer for his son.
He said: "James is just like his peers in so many ways, with all the usual interests.
"He dreams of being an actor, loves computer games and enjoys school and playing with his friends. "The only way in which he is different is that he is unable to walk independently and as a parent I would do anything to change this for him.
"I was over the moon to know that there was a procedure available that could change James' life in such a major way".
Once the money is raised, James will undergo specialist surgery to loosen his muscles and after intensive physiotherapy and exercise he will be able to take his first independent steps
The family has worked with national charity Caudwell Children to create a fundraising campaign - James Dwight's Wish to Walk Appeal.
Trudi Beswick, chief executive of Caudwell Children, said: "Over the last two years we have helped more than 20 families get this truly life-changing treatment for their children.
"We really believe in the difference this treatment can make to a child's life and want to help in any way we can to get James and other children and young people with cerebral palsy the treatment they need to give them the independence they deserve."
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LAKE STREET DIVE trumpeter Mike Olson and lead singer Rachael Price, above, open the 35th annual Festival on-the-Green Sunday night with their Brooklyn-based band's infectious blend of pop, soul, R&B and jazz.
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SINGER/SONGWRITER ELLIS performs at the Middlebury Festival-on-the-Green Tuesday evening. The festival continues with free music on Thursday and Friday evenings and a street dance in downtown Middlebury on Saturday evening.
TALIN NELSON, 3, of Bristol makes some waves while riding his bike through a big puddle across from the Bristol town green last Thursday afternoon.
VERGENNES UNION HIGH School junior Brie Heath and Mount Abraham senior Asa Learmonth, both Addison Repertory Theater students, rehearse a scene from "The Heilen Curse," which was written by Learmonth and five other A.R.T. students.
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CYNTHIA GUILD KING, a Starksboro artist, illustrated a book of memories about her parents' farmhouse near Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H.
THESE NEW FOOD PRODUCTS made by Suzanne Calhoun are sort of a cross between a jam and a chutney. The Middlebury College student launched a business this year and developed her entrepreneurial skills through the college's MiddCORE program.
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From life's beginning to its end, from the first cry to the last smile, social workers touch the world...and Christian social workers touch the world for God. The mission of the social work program is to prepare students to touch the world for God as competent, compassionate generalist social workers who exhibit Christ-likeness through interpersonal sensitivity, sacrificial service, academic excellence, professional passion and personal integrity.
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Saturday night I put some tepary beans in a bowl to soak though I didn't have a particular plan for them other than just wanting to make a rainy day bean soup for Sunday dinner. By morning a cassoulet sounded like a better idea, but I didn't have any duck confit and the only sausage I had was an Andouille...which made me realize that I DID have on hand everything needed to make a cassoulet with a New Orleans drawl--a meaty smoked 2 lb pork shank from an organic farm in Oregon, an Andouille sausage instead of garlic sausage, and a frozen package of chicken thighs to stand in for the duck confit. For seasoning: more herbs, celery and pepper. For garnish--a spear of fried okra. I also had fresh artichokes, which I learned from Chef Carey's book Contemporary Creole Cookery "was introduced to Louisiana long before it went to California", to serve as a starter with a garlic aioli. Bingo! I had both a thematic dinner plan and a fun, challenging food project to occupy my day.
Later, inspired by Christian's post about leftover buttermilk, I added a green onion skillet cornbread. Our wine was a '98 Chapoutier La Bernardine CdP.
So how was it? Well, Bob rated it a 10 and I can offer that I would not be ashamed to serve this dish to either cassoulet expert Betty Lu Kessler or New Orleans native Chef Carey.
Though I tend to work without measurements, I made mental note of what went in and the following recipe's definitely a keeper.
The cassoulet:
Step 1:
1 lb dried white tepary beans, soaked overnight
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
3 whole cloves
10 black peppercorns
2 lb smoked pork shank
3 large shallots, finely diced
2 ribs celery, diced
6 cups chicken stock
2 medium tomatoes, large dice
In a large Dutch oven style pan, saute the onion and celery together until softened, then add the remaining ingredients. Simmer for about 45 minutes--beans should just-tender at this point.
Step Two
6 chicken thighs with skin
1 andouille sausage, cut into 1/2" thick slices
6 large cloves garlic, sliced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp white pepper
While the beans are simmering, do some browning in another skillet. First the sausage, then the chicken, then the garlic. Remove all and reserve.
When the beans are ready, remove about two cups of the cooking liquid and reserve. Add the chicken pieces, skin side up, and the remaining seasoning. The liquid in the pan should just barely reach the chicken skin. If it doesn't, add more--you'll eventually feed all of it to the dish as it bakes.
Place the pan in a 350 degree oven and bake for two hours, checking frequently to keep the dish from getting dry. About ten minutes before serving, remove the pork shank and pull the meat from the bones with a fork. Add the meat back to the cassoulet and add this topping:
Step Three
Three cloves garlic, minced
2 T olive oil
3/4 c panko bread crumbs
1 T chopped fresh parsley
cayenne pepper to taste
In a small skillet, soften the garlic in the olive oil and then add the remaining items. Sprinkle over the cassoulet, then return to the oven to bake until golden, about ten minutes.
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Alomar excited about teen baseball showcase
TORONTO -- Roberto Alomar's career began the same way he's hoping some of the 220 teenagers at Tournament 12 will begin theirs.
Before signing with the Padres in 1985 and beginning his illustrious career, Alomar was in front of scouts in his home country of Puerto Rico for a pair of tryouts in 1983 and '84.View Full Game Coverage
TORONTO -- Roberto Alomar's career began the same way he's hoping some of the 220 teenagers at Tournament 12 will begin theirs.
Before signing with the Padres in 1985 and beginning his illustrious career, Alomar was in front of scouts in his home country of Puerto Rico for a pair of tryouts in 1983 and '84.View Full Game Coverage
He was 15 years old for his first tryout, and the Hall of Fame second baseman knows the value of the opportunity to play in front of legions of scouts.
"I was playing baseball in Puerto Rico, like everybody does," Alomar said of his first tryout experience. "I was lucky enough that I had a father that plays baseball, so they knew that I loved the game. I went to a tryout, and all the scouts were there and I opened some eyes. And that's how you get discovered sometimes."
At Tournament 12, hundreds of kids will be in front of the eyes of many scouts over a five-day period between Sept. 20-24 for a series of tournament games and a skill showcase.
Unlike Alomar's tryouts however, this will give the participants a better opportunity to really highlight their skill level.
"For me, it was different than them now, because when I was there, we didn't have games. We just had practice. That was real tough to do," Alomar said. "Here you're going to have 10 teams, you're going to play against each other four times, so you're going to have more opportunity than just one day. That's the beauty of this. You can just go out there and play baseball."
The 10 teams will be representing provinces across Canada and will highlight Canadian amateur baseball players with college eligibility.
Ontario will have three teams, Quebec will have two, with British Columbia, Alberta, Atlantic Canada and a combined Manitoba and Saskatchewan team with one each.
Although there will be highly touted outfielder Gareth Morgan, among other standouts, at the tournament, it's some of the unknowns that Alomar is most looking forward to seeing.
"I'm looking forward for this opportunity for certain guys who may never have this opportunity," Alomar said. "There's going to be some of the guys that we know are going to be drafted, and some guys that may never have that opportunity in their lifetime. They're going to be here playing baseball, showing their skill. ... We just have to wait and see. We might find the next Brett Lawrie, Joey Votto or one of those guys.
"That's what it's all about -- to find that guy that not a lot of people are talking about."
Thirty years ago, when Alomar partook in his first tryout, he had the advantage of having a father who already played Major League Baseball, something that most, if not all, of these kids don't have.
But it wasn't his father's name that helped him catch the eyes of scouts, it was his own ability, and it acts as a reminder to stay within yourself and not try to do too much. Advice, he believes, will benefit everyone in the tournament.
"I approached it like it was just me," Alomar said. "I was there, just me. Just catching the ball, running the bases hard, swinging my bat, bunting, I did everything. I was prepared mentally. I was prepared to go out there and have a good practice.
"That's a message that I would give to the kids. Try to stay in your own game. Don't try to do too much."
Learning from his own experiences, Alomar has one final message for those participating in the tournament.
"Take advantage of the situation," Alomar said. "Come here prepared to play the game. Don't try to do too much. Mainly have fun, and on the other hand, try your best and don't waste this opportunity."
Evan Peaslee is an associate reporter for MLB.com.


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Gates announces new products
Press Release.
Gates Underwater Products releases Remote Lens Control Kit for DEEP EPIC, C300/C500 and F55 Housings.
RLC provides surface control of focus, iris and zoom for the discerning DP.
Poway, CA, 1 March 2013. Gates Underwater Products is pleased to announce a highly requested accessory for its family of digital cinema underwater housings: the Remote Lens Control (RLC) kit. The RLC is a key component for any production location that requires surface control of focus, iris and zoom. Combined with Gates SDI surface feed kit, the topside DP/cameraman/focus puller retains full monitoring and control of underwater scenes-a long standing requirement of many cinema productions.
The RLC kit has several key features:
- Use of popular brand controllers from Redrock Micro, Preston, Heden and others;
- Integrated and tested with Gates DEEP EPIC, C300/C500 and F55 housings;
- Can be readily added / removed from the housing for different shooting situations.
The RLC kit is backed by Gates legendary service and 2 year warranty. Reliable, durable, dependable for over 40 years. That's why customers say: Don't Take a Chance….Take a Gates!
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I think there should be some kind of system here at JCO where members of JCO can review or rate Jim Carrey Movies.
Members will either be able to write up a review for the movie, or just give it a rating out of 10.
This way we can see what Jim Carrey fans think of his Movies, and not a mixture of both JC Haters and Lovers.
I'd be willing to discuss this further, and brainstorm some ideas if you think this is a good idea.


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NEWPORT, R.I. – Zachary Kabelac scored his second goal of the game 4:04 into the second overtime to lift the MIT men's soccer team to a 4-3 win over Salve Regina University in non-conference action Wednesday afternoon at Brother Michael Reynolds Field.
Ben Lewis and Jonathan Tebes also scored for the Engineers, who improved to 6-0 all-time against the Seahawks. Nicodemo Camarda scored twice for the Seahawks while Sean McAllister also tallied. The game was the season-opener for both clubs.
With the game tied at two and less than 10 minutes remaining in regulation, Camarda chipped home a rebound off a shot from Ken Johnson to put the Seahawks in front, 3-2. Just 1:11 later, however, Tebes took a pass from Kevin Chou, turned and fired a shot inside the left post to even the game at three.
After a scoreless 10-minute overtime period, Christian Therkelsen chipped a ball into the slot that was redirected by Kabelac and past Devin O'Gorman, who was making his first collegiate start, for the game-winner at 104:04 in the second extra session.
The Engineers scored the only goal of the first half as Therkelsen picked up the first of his two assists on the afternoon 3:37 into the contest. Off a corner kick, he fed a ball into the box that was headed home by Kabelac.
Camarda tied the game at one 5:14 into the second half as he knocked in a pass from McAllister at the left post. Less than 10 minutes later, McAllister broke down the right side, split a pair of defenders, and fired a shot across the net and into the left side of the net to put the Seahawks in front for the first time, 2-1, at 59:10. Lewis headed in a corner from Chou at 67:41 to tie the game at two.
Each team finished the contest with 15 shots. O'Gorman made five saves in his debut while Dylan Rankin made one save to earn the win.
The Seahawks return to action on Saturday when they travel to North Dartmouth, Mass. for a 2 p.m. contest with the Corsairs of UMass-Dartmouth. The Engineers face Eastern Connecticut State University this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Babson College.


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CoBank redeems $363 million in stock, issues $400 million anew
CoBank, the $90 billion cooperative bank based in Greenwood Village, last week redeemed about $363 million in perpetual preferred stock from two issuances, then issued $400 million in a new series, it announced.
The redemptions of the cumulative stocks, which had an effective dividend rate of about 7.4 percent, were to lower CoBank's dividend costs by about $1.8 million annually. Though the newly issued stock were also perpetual preferred, they are non-cumulative and carry fixed dividend of 6.25 percent, CoBank CEO and president Robert Engel said in a statement.
The stock issues are designed for equity capital, whose minimums are necessary to meet federal banking standards. Non-cumulative stock also gives the bank better treatment when calculating that equity level.
"The quality and durability of our third-party capital has been significantly enhanced as a result of these transaction," said David Burlage, CoBank's chief financial officer.
CoBank has three other outstanding non-cumulative stock issues totaling $562 million, and has $1 billion in subordinated debt outstanding, part of its strategy "to maximize the financial strength and flexibility of the bank," Burlage said.
The move was a logical one, as rates continued to move downward and a variety of other banking concerns have made similar issues as investors looked for strong instruments with a yield.
The moves in large part have been a response to the Basel III regulator standards from 2010-2011, which placed a premium on institutions' capital requirements and liquidity.


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Putting a big STAMP on regional job creation in Genesee County
The planned Genesee County business park known as Western New York STAMP is gigantic in many ways.
The proposed site, 5 miles north of the Pembroke interchange of the Thruway, consists of more than 1,200 acres in the Town of Alabama. Business recruiters say the park could generate thousands of new jobs for people from both the Buffalo and Rochester regions and attract billions of dollars in investment from companies such as computer chip fabricators.
STAMP is short for Science Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park. The goal is to market the site's vast acreage, access to workforces and colleges, and availability of low-cost power to lure a giant production facility with precisely those mega-needs.
STAMP's advocates say the park could create 30,000 jobs from Buffalo to Rochester – including more than 9,000 directly in the park – and attract $10 billion in private capital investment when fully built out, 15 to 20 years after the start of construction. Economic-development officials, in meeting with The Buffalo News Editorial Board this week, said they have received positive signals from the technology-intensive industries they hope to attract.
Steven G. Hyde, president and CEO of the Genesee County Economic Development Center, said plans for the park are in their sixth year. "This isn't a pipe dream that just started yesterday. This is real and has lots of potential."
A town vote on rezoning the land for STAMP, which Hyde called "the next big gate to get through," is scheduled to occur in a couple of weeks. And the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council has put STAMP on its list of priority projects to compete for state funding, with a request for up to $12.5 million.
The funds would go toward taking ownership of the entire site and getting some of the infrastructure designed and permitted, Hyde said.
Economic development officials estimate the total cost of developing STAMP at $250 million, an investment that would unfold over a number of years.
"The real key is, you only want to spend about 10 percent of the infrastructure cost, and then you start to sell [to business prospects]," Hyde said. "You wouldn't make any incremental investment in the site until you've got the big fish, an anchor tenant, committed. So really, when you look at it, this is about a $23 million, $25 million investment to go after a $5 billion-plus anchor."
The types of plants that would locate in STAMP would generate jobs across the skills spectrum, said Thomas A. Kucharski, president and CEO of Buffalo Niagara Enterprise. "So you're not just appealing to high-end nano civil engineer, mechanical engineer-type folks."
While semiconductor chip manufacturing is a prime target for STAMP, it is not the only high-tech industry that would be a good fit, Hyde said, mentioning solid-state lighting and photovoltaic products as two others.
Competing for such coveted plants requires a massive, available site like STAMP with some infrastructure, Kucharski said. These types of companies want access to a large labor pool like Buffalo and Rochester can offer, but also want to build on a low-vibration "greenfield" with ample room to expand; Kucharski said the STAMP site meets those criteria.
"If you do want to take a shot down the field," he said, "this is the one to pursue."
Genesee County has already found success with the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park in the Town of Batavia, which used a similar model of long-term development and pinpointing industries to pursue, Hyde said. Two yogurt plants have committed to that park, including a $206 million Muller Quaker Dairy plant scheduled to open in 2013.
Economic development officials have been working on STAMP plans with CH2M HILL, a prominent engineering and architectural firm that provides site-selection services to companies. Kucharski said the STAMP plan is credible with its target audience.
"The CH2M HILLs and the industry folks that we're talking to, if we were full of it, they would tell us," he said.
Kucharski and Hyde said they are confident that the types of plants they want STAMP to compete for will become a reality over the next several years, since companies in those industries need to keep pace with technological innovations.
"This has been in the works for quite some time, and it's now getting at a point where we need the greater region to be invested in it and take our best shot at it," Kucharski said.
"Because if we don't move forward with this, if we look around within the plans and targeted industries, there is nothing of this magnitude out there in the foreseeable future."
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Idyllic beaches, lush forests and historic architecture: what you see in Zanzibar above the surface of the ocean is just the beginning. Take a dive under the water and the Indian Ocean will reveal an aquarium full of bright colours. The water is always around 27 degrees Celsius and visibility is excellent ─ sometimes up to 60 metres.
The underwater world around Zanzibar is full of beautiful coral walls and vast reefs suitable for divers of all levels. Near Stone Town you will also find a number of wrecks that attract a rich diversity of fish and other sea life. Due to the relatively high temperature of the Indian Ocean there is little algae growth and the water is clear. Novice divers will feel most comfortable on the quieter west coast, whereas experienced divers will also enjoy exploring the east coast.
You do not have to go far to find beautiful dive sites. Just off the coast of Stone Town, the lively historical heart of Zanzibar Town, are several magnificent locations. The reefs of the islands of Murogo, Pange and Nyange are as packed as the city streets. The labyrinthine coral formations are home to large schools of colourful creatures, including stingrays, moray eels and pufferfish. The dive spots near Murogo are simply called Aquarium 1 and Aquarium 2, which says it all.
Bawe Island also boasts a beautiful reef. Its shallow location with a maximum depth of 18 metres makes it suitable for both advanced and novice divers. The wall of coral on the north side is a favourite hiding place for octopuses and with a little luck you may even encounter some sea turtles. Those who wish to make deeper dives can visit The Royal Navy Lighter, an imposing shipwreck inhabited by large groupers and moray eels.
"With luck you may encounter sea turtles and octopuses"
Near Mnemba Island, off Zanzibar's rougher east coast, lies the so-called 'big wall'. This popular dive site for advanced divers towers 60 metres above the ocean floor and has a number of caves that are great to explore. From October to December a large population of whale sharks can be found in the waters around the island. An excellent opportunity for a close encounter with these huge fish that can grow up to 12 metres in length. Fortunately they are harmless.


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I've decided to host a giveaway...just because I feel like it and because I love you all! So, to kick off the holiday season, I'm giving away my "Jolly, Happy Soul" painting:
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
I'm Having a Giveaway!
I've decided to host a giveaway...just because I feel like it and because I love you all! So, to kick off the holiday season, I'm giving away my "Jolly, Happy Soul" painting:
34 comments:
- Tracey Fletcher King said...
So glad it got there safe and sound and so quickly... and that you like it... thanks for the shouts outs... it is much appreciated... and love that necklace as well... great win there... as to the snow man painting... he is simply wonderful ... that rabbit looking up at him makes me smile...xx
- November 14, 2012 at 9:19 PM
- Melissa said...
I love that painting so much! I collect snow man items.
- November 14, 2012 at 9:28 PM
- Christine said...
I'd love to win your beautiful snowman painting!
- November 14, 2012 at 9:35 PM
- Barbara F. said...
This is such a sweet giveaway. I am a happy follower on GFC, so please count me in. xo
- November 14, 2012 at 9:39 PM
- Ivy and Elephants said...
Love the fabulous snowman! Thanks for such an amazing give away, that is just perfect for the season. Count me in!
- November 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM
- Lisa Isabella Russo said...
Aww, I love the bunny in your piece! Please do enter me as well :). Congrats on your winnings, they are beautiful.
- November 14, 2012 at 9:51 PM
- Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest said...
Hi Cindy!
OOHH I love love love your recent win - isn't that just the cutest?
Thanks for the giveaway of your very awesome painting - because I was "paid forward" with your lovely birdhouse crafty art I won't sign up for this, but I wanted to show my support.
- November 14, 2012 at 9:59 PM
- Faye said...
Such a sweet snowman piece. Love the rabbit. And congrats on winning things. How wonderful for you. Thanks for visiting on my blog today.
- November 14, 2012 at 10:03 PM
- Bluebell Woods said...
congratulations on winning a prize. I love the snowman picture. Was coming over to visit today. I felt it was time. I enjoy your blog. By the way the picture of the tea cups,the blue one is great too.
Congrats on your win.
- November 14, 2012 at 10:21 PM
- Peggy said...
Such a pretty little painting - thanks for the chance to enter!
Peggy @ The Painted Pear
- November 15, 2012 at 12:27 AM
- jeanetteann said...
He is a jolly looking fellow,I'd love to win him.
I love the necklace you won it's so pretty. I've won a few things of late too;. I must have a give away one day to pay back the pleasure blogging gives me.
- November 15, 2012 at 5:35 AM
Great giveaway. It will be a wonderful addition to someone's Christmas decorating.
- November 15, 2012 at 12:47 PM
- Jennifer McLean said...
Hi Cindy, so glad you found The Artist's Play room, we're very glad to have you join the fray. Sorry the sunset challenge is closed already, if you want to add it to the Christmas one I know we'd all love to see it.
Your snowman looks so festive and you are a luck magnet to have won two things!!
Strangely, your email that I replied to with the comment you sent didn't work, I got my email to you back, if you can email me with your correct email address I can add it to my computer so I can respond when you comment.
Look forward to hearing from you!
- November 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM
- Gloria said...
Congrats on your many wins! Your snowman painting is adorable! I like the little cardinal on his hat.
- November 15, 2012 at 3:37 PM
- Tonya said...
Oh, such a CUTE painting! I am decorating my kitchen/dining room as a winter wonderland...this would be so perfect! Thank you for the chance to win and I really enjoy your blog!
- November 15, 2012 at 3:54 PM
- Gina said...
Such a sweet painting! Congrats on all your lovely wins!
- November 15, 2012 at 7:01 PM
- Magic Love Crow said...
Yepee! Great giveaway Cindy ;o) This painting has to be mine, you know why? Because I haven't won any of your giveaways yet, and also because I see a crow in it ;o) LOL! Congrats on the other wins!! Great items lucky girl ;o) Big Hugs ;o)
- November 15, 2012 at 9:33 PM
- sully86 said...
awesome giveaway. You are a really talented painter. Hope to get it.
- November 16, 2012 at 3:31 AM
- see you there! said...
Great winter painting. I am tossing my hat in the drawing, we don't get snow here by the Bay so I need something snowy to look at.
- November 16, 2012 at 9:00 AM
- Daisy said...
Very cute painting, Cindy. Congratulations on winning the drawings! Have a nice weekend!
- November 16, 2012 at 8:02 PM
HPS. . .and I would love to win your darling painting!!!
- November 16, 2012 at 8:03 PM
- LV said...
No means am I as lucky as you. You really received some very nice gifts. I would dearly love having this little snowman. I love all art work no matter the size. I joined all your other friends as a follower.
- November 16, 2012 at 9:45 PM
- stefanie stark said...
This is in fact a lovely idea to make the cute snowman available as a giveaway. Looking at this picture and the colors and the snowman's friendly smile makes me feel happy.
- November 17, 2012 at 7:25 AM
- Currie Silver said...
sweet snowman and fun post!!
- November 17, 2012 at 9:14 AM
- Tami Kenner said...
Hi Cindy..that tea cup is just precious and so is the painted snowman!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving & Happy Pink Saturday too.
xo Tami
- November 17, 2012 at 12:29 PM
- Molly said...
you have had a lucky week, winner! :-)
i love your snowman... the little bunny and the bird on the hat are wonderful touches!
- November 17, 2012 at 1:52 PM
- Chubskulit Rose said...
Oh, what a beautiful giveaway. Already a follower.
- November 17, 2012 at 8:53 PM
- Sarah said...
Cindy, your snowman painting is delightful. I'd be thrilled to have this little piece of art should I be the lucky one.
I'm your newest follower. Happy to find you! ~ Sarah
- November 17, 2012 at 9:02 PM
- Debbie@Mountain Breaths said...
Thank you for your visit! I am your newest follower. What a generous giveaway. I would love to win it!
- November 17, 2012 at 9:03 PM
- kitty said...
Hi Cindy, what a great giveaway. I'm already a follower and would love to win your darling snowman.
- November 17, 2012 at 9:18 PM
- Linda said...
Please enter me in your fun Christmas giveaway. I am new to your web page , found you through TableScapes. I collect snowmen. I liked you on facebook. I would enjoy having the picture to put on my formal lv. wall. thank you
- November 18, 2012 at 2:07 AM
- meowmeowmans said...
Congratulations on your wins, Cindy! What great prizes! We'd love to win that wonderful, whimsical painting of yours. :)
- November 18, 2012 at 9:18 PM
- Katz Tales said...
It's lovely! But don't put us on the list; we live too far away.
- November 20, 2012 at 2:33 AM
- Toni Hiller said...
I love your paintings too.
The one I have is ready to be put out with my Christmas decorations next week.
- November 20, 2012 at 3:34 PM


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Bruins top Panthers 4-2by Matt Kalman
BOSTON – Their minutes are limited compared to the rest of the Boston Bruins' forwards. Still, Boston's fourth line of Daniel Paille, Gregory Campbell and Shawn Thornton makes the most of the ice time it gets, and that trio helped the Bruins protect a third-period lead Thursday.
The Bruins, who lost a 2-0 third-period lead Tuesday in Pittsburgh, got a key insurance goal from Thornton at 12:43 of the third period on the way to beating the Florida Panthers 4-1 at TD Garden.
After going 32-0-0 in 2011-12 when leading after two, the Bruins have lost four times this season when leading after 40 minutes. They were clinging to a 2-1 lead in the third period before Thornton scored when his centering pass was deflected to the slot while Florida goaltender Scott Clemmensen was out of the net. Thornton skated around the net and then stuffed the puck into the open cage.
It was the third goal of the season for Thornton, who scored just five all last season. Paille, who has chipped in with five goals this season, and Campbell assisted on the goal.
"I think our line for the last little bit ... has been working pretty hard and got rewarded tonight," Thornton said. "Some nights we don't, but today we did."
Tuukka Rask made 29 saves for the win. Clemmensen finished with 29 saves for Florida, which has lost five in a row. Patrice Bergeron tacked on an empty-net goal for his second score of the night to seal the victory.
After landing just seven shots on goal in a lifeless second period, the Bruins needed the energy its fourth line typically provides. When Thornton cashed in, it lifted any pressure the Bruins were feeling from their third-period struggles.
"I think that that line has been pretty good lately," Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "They're giving us some good games. They're scoring some timely goals. They're a line that deserves a lot of credit lately. And when your team goes through those sorts of stages, sometimes it's important that lines like that pick up the slack. That's what they're doing right now."
The Panthers dominated the early minutes but were thwarted time and again by Rask's saves. It took the Bruins 3:32 to land their first shot on goal, as David Krejci sent a lazy wrist shot on Clemmensen on the rush.
Boston then made the most of its second shot on net. After Krejci's slap shot rattled the end glass behind Clemmensen, Zdeno Chara pinched down the left wall and fired a one-timer into the back of the net at 3:55 for a 1-0 lead.
Considering the Panthers are now 1-13-4 this season when allowing the first goal, Panthers coach Kevin Dineen was disheartened to see his team's early hard work go to waste.
"We've got to find a way to get some puck luck and get that first goal," said Dineen, whose team sits last in the Eastern Conference. "I though [Clemmensen] had a solid game in there tonight. He got a screen on that first one, a D steps in front of him and the guy buries it top shelf. Just keep searching for the answers and obviously there's a lot of try right now. I think these guys are pushing as hard as they can and that's the answer to our problems right now."
Rask kept the Bruins ahead at 7:47 with a glove save in a 1-on-1 showdown with Florida rookie Jonathan Huberdeau after a Tyler Seguin giveaway. Seguin then made up for his gaffe by assisting on Boston's second goal. He easily gained the Florida zone and dished off to Brad Marchand, who found Bergeron in front of the net for a 2-0 lead with 5:04 remaining in the period.
Florida turned the momentum of the game in its favor in the second period. The Panthers got on the board at 3:10 while killing a penalty. Shawn Matthias won a race to the puck with Dougie Hamilton after Milan Lucic's backpass went awry. Matthias' goal was the first shorthanded score against the Bruins this season, and the second on the season by the Panthers.
Florida had consecutive power plays late in the period, but Boston's top-ranked penalty kill weathered the storm and the Bruins took a 2-1 lead into the second intermission. From there, Boston gutted out a win without playing its best hockey.
"We didn't play that well tonight," Julien said. "We got a little bit better in the third. But some nights we seem to be in sync, and lately we've been a little off our game. So certainly not the way we want to play or certainly not our best game, let's put it that way."


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Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 Webcam Took Pretty Good Conference Videos
I bought a Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000 notebook webcam last year (device on the right in the photo above). Its video and audio quality is good. However, the mounting clip is awful. It fits on the top of most notebook LCD lids, but is otherwise useless. So, I bought the newer Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 notebook webcam (device on the left in the photo above) a few weeks ago. Instead of a clip, it has what might be described as a simple articulated arm. It can be used as a sort of counter balance when sitting on a notebook lid. However, it can also be used as a stand on any other surface.
I used it to video record presentations a few days ago. I was sitting about 25 feet from the person speaking (unamplified) in a semi-darkened room (for PowerPoint presentations). I was very surprised at the high quality video (640×480 at 30fps) and decent audio quality. Although the audio volume was a little low, every word could be understood from a variety of speakers with varying levels of loudness and voice types.
I had the VX-7000 plugged into a Dell Latitude D620 notebook running Windows Vista Business Edition (32-bit version) and used the simple video recording software that comes with the webcam. The next step is to import that video into Microsoft Movie Maker and use its audio amplification option to boost the voice volume. I expect that it will also increase the ambient noise. But, I'm hoping that result will still be acceptable for informal video note-taking purposes.


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I'm doing some research for my website. Can you please tell me if your family has rice during dinner, or at the end of the meal, with pickles and miso soup?
The reason I ask is because my family always has (and had) rice at the end of the meal, with pickles and soup. This is also the way rice is served at the traditional better restaurants in Japan, so I always assumed it was the norm. However, after starting Savory Japan, I heard from some Japanese natives who had a different experience, with rice served during the meal.
One reason for this is the custom of rice not being served with alcohol. My parents enjoy their cocktails, so it was customary for us (even while we were kids) to enjoy a number of dishes before having rice. And it's ironic, because I actually prefer to have rice during my meal, especially with salty foods. and my husband, who isn't Japanese, perfers rice at the end.
What was the custom at your house?
I added a discussion point on my blog as well: http://savoryjapan.com/wordpress/
Looking forward to hearing your answers!
Japanese Cuisine, Travel and Culture
I asked my husband about this and got his view point, but it must be stressed that he is from Tokyo and that has a big influence on his perceptions.
Although he is aware of individuals who finish their meals with rice, he's never come across any families who habitually eat this way.
The people he knows who do finish with rice are individuals or couples without children who like to spend their evenings relaxing with a drink or two and eating substantial otsumami items. If they then feel like putting some kind of 'closure' on this kind of informal meal by eating a bowl (or half a bowl) of rice they'll scrape it out from the rice cooker. In a way, this will turn 'snacking' into 'dinner'. Obviously, it is quite common for people to do this exact same thing at an izakaya - but here the final bowl of rice might be ochazuke or something similar.
But for family meals his experience involves a range of okazu dishes with miso and rice. It's true that rice would be served up last, but that was just the manner in which the meal was placed on the table. Rice was always eaten from the start and it was usual to eat two or three (or more) bowls of rice during the course of a meal. (To be honest, I've never known my husband not to request extra portions - okawari - at a Japanese restaurant). His own father was always under the impression that it was 'proper' to begin a meal with a mouthful of rice and then a sip of miso... the reasons for this are a bit obscure to us and this impression was never imposed onto his family.
Perhaps it's worth noting here that my husband comes from a family that doesn't drink that much alcohol at home. Not to imply anything at all negative about your own background, but in my husband's experience, those who enjoy drinking and eating tend to eat less rice than those who generally drink and eat separately - but these trends aren't always determined by drinking habits. I guess this might be summed up as 'otsumami' style dining (with rice at the end) and 'okazu' style dining (with rice throughout the meal).
What a family from Kyoto might make of these impressions he has no idea and he earnestly hopes his comments cause no offense.
Dear Loretta,
This is really interesting: "His own father was always under the impression that it was 'proper' to begin a meal with a mouthful of rice and then a sip of miso... the reasons for this are a bit obscure to us and this impression was never imposed onto his family."
It's true that my family eats less rice at dinner, and their okazu tend to consist of several kinds of protein and vegetables, both simmered and raw, (like salads). We always had a variety of little dishes at the table, except on days we had something like curry rice. But even in Tokyo, when we order a multi-course meal, rice is always served at the end (not just at izakayas)
I agree with your husband. It must have to do with families who drink, and those who don't.
Thanks so much!
Japanese Cuisine, Travel and Culture
This is really interesting: "His own father was always under the impression that it was 'proper' to begin a meal with a mouthful of rice and then a sip of miso... the reasons for this are a bit obscure to us and this impression was never imposed onto his family."
When my husband told me this it rang a chord (I have a real interest in the global history of rice). From what I can make out it is a custom that exists in other Asian cultures where rice is prominent so the reasons behind it may be a remnant of a spiritual or Shinto tradition. The example I had in mind was Thailand. By taking that mouthful of rice first some kind of acknowledgment is made. I'm sorry I can't be more specific. I'm always fascinated to see how whispers of age old traditions manage to survive in modern cultures, whether in Europe or Asia or anywhere else where I can recognise the traces.
My husband found it interesting to learn of your perceptions of the 'anatomy of a Japanese meal'. He's always struck by how little he knows about Japan and Japanese traditions outside of the confines of Tokyo.
If you haven't seen it already, here is Maki's take on a Japanese meal:
But I can already tell we like eating at the same kind of restaurants in Japan, Risa! At the establishments my husband chooses to dine in they will bring the rice out (if there is any) right at the start. But he's 'traditional' enough to feel a sense of irritation if the miso and rice are served the wrong way around on the table. I'm the one who seeks out the kaiseki style meals at lunch time. If he comes with me I then have to sit next to him somewhere else for 10 to 15 minutes whilst he finishes off his appetite with a donburi or bowl of ramen... Basically, he's happiest at restaurants with the okawari option.
I think that the "answer" is based in socio-economic-geographical factors. I am a Baby-Boomer Sansei living a very Western, urban life. Until I began bento-ing, I ate rice once a month with Japanese food. That being said, my family's background is in farming. When my father was growing up in rural California, his family of eight (including four sisters and mother) consumed 100 lbs. of rice every month. Rice was central to every meal; everything else was a side dish. As we became westernized and American eating habits changed, rice was only served at dinner -- even if it was spaghetti night. I have fond memories of Ba-chan making large batches of makizushi and inarizushi for parties. They were stored in Tupperware, but served in beautiful lacquered boxes -- right next to the lasagna and taco salad. Onigiri was leftover rice. The eating habits of the Yonseis are now indistinguishable from those of their multi-ethnic Northern California friends.
The alcohol link puzzles me. Almost everyone in my family enjoys social drinking. I remember Dad having scotch with friends before dinner. Only tea with dinner. I didn't start drinking wine with a meal until after college. Now when my sibs and I get together, we usually share a cocktail before and wine with dinner.
I'm looking forward to hearing what other Japanese and those of Japanese descent think of this topic. I once read that "gohan" was synonymous with "food." And I've always thought of it as central to Japanese identity.
Well, first of all, when it comes to eating at home, it ain't that formal :) Just like the 'ritual' or 'custom' in a middle-American household of using a knife and fork except when it's a hamburger and you eat with your hands, or the European 'custom' of having bread with every meal, or...
Anyway. A regular meal in Japan usually is eating with rice - rice is the center of the meal and the other food (okazu) is all meant to go with rice (see Anatomy of a Japanese Meal). Now, people like my uncle, who is a bit of a 'nonbeh' (飲んべえ)- he likes his sake (or beer in the summer) skips rice altogether and sips his drink with his meal. My stepfather used to do that too, sort of - he'd have maybe half a bowl of rice, and sip on sake. This was mainly for weight control though (since alcohol has its calories). Now he's gotten a lot more health conscious, so he's given up mostly on alcohol, certainly the nightly tipple, and just has rice. With a formal kaiseki meal you might have a bowl of ochazuke at the end of the meal. If you go to an izakaya, you would nibble on food whilst drinking (rather as you would at a tapas bar). So there you go.
The Big Onigiri.
- Wherever you go, there you are. -
Folly, gohan ご飯 or the more informal/ruder way of saying it, meshi 飯 can mean rice or a meal. So, e.g.
gohan kudasai (or the ruder way, meshi kure!) can mean either 'Give me a meal' or 'give me rice' (always referring to the cooked, prepared rice btw...not raw grains, which are always (o)kome)
I guess it is quite expected for emigrants to gradually change or adapt their eating habits to those in their adopted country, while incorporating them with the ones they brought over. Actually there is a generational gap in Japan as well as regional differences. My grandfathers for instance never ever had bread for a meal (at least not my grandfather on my mother's side, who for the last 10 years or so of his life had sashimi and rice for dinner every day). My uncles and aunts may occasionally have bread for breakfast. My sister (the one who lives in Japan) or my cousins mostly have bread for breakfast.
(FWIW, my mother's family is from Saitama - many of the clan still live there. Saitama is next to Tokyo but much more traditional. My father's family was born and raised in Tokyo and now scattered all over the country, and are less traditionally minded.)
However, for a typical Japanese meal outside of breakfast, the rice + side dishes pattern is still typical. (It's the same for a traditional breakfast too, but as I said more people eat at least half of their breakfasts Western style these days.
I also remembered I had this post up, about Japanese breakfasts - http://www.justhungry.com/full-japanese-breakfast-scaled-down
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the wicked child wrote:Got an update for my S3 from Verizon today. Didn't read the whole list of features, but now apparently I can run 2 apps side by side... One window on top, one on the bottom.
Kinda neat... Not sure how much I'll use it.
This would come in handy when watching youtube videos but you still want to do something else, like twitter/facebook... or when someone texts me when i'm playing candy crush.