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The most important question for this morning: With only 48 hours left in the winter session of the General Assembly, and much of its major work done or abandoned, do lawmakers have an appetite for hard-nosed negotiations on a measure aimed at illegal immigration?
Late Monday, the Senate again staked out a firm, pro-business position. From my AJC colleague Jeremy Redmon:
By a vote of 39 to 17, the Senate approved House Bill 87 after nearly three hours of debate and a lengthy and sometimes confusing discussion about several amendments.
Among other things, the Senate eliminated a provision in the bill that would have required many private businesses to use a federal work authorization program called E-Verify. That program helps businesses confirm their newly hired employees are eligible to work in the United States.
The amendment to strip the E-Verify requirement was sponsored by John Bulloch, R-Ochlocknee. Another amendment to re-insert the requirement, but make it applicable only to larger businesses, failed. It was sponsored by Majority Leader Chip Rogers, R-Woodstock, and Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga.
A successful amendment sponsored by Democrats Jason Carter of Decatur and Doug Stoner of Smyrna weakened the law enforcement provisions by giving police the right to stop suspected action involving illegal immigrants – whether harboring or transporting – only when a felony is involved.
As you will note in the bill's history, none of the votes on the measures were recorded. All save the final vote for passage were conducted by head count.
"I live in a whole new world, from my side. I'm sick to my stomach right now," said D.A. King, the immigration activist, who watched from the gallery. He noted this morning that not one Republican senator protested the lack of recorded votes.
King said he will try to identify Republicans who voted to weaken HB 87 through archived video.
The important point to remember in all this is that, in this entire session, only one House-Senate conference committee has been employed – on next year's state budget. That's because the appointment of Senate negotiators goes directly to the power dispute between Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Senate Republicans.
Many of you are still digging into the Mystery of Beth Merkleson and Senate Majority Whip Cecil Staton's connection with said person – if she exists. A fellow named Arch Adams of Hartwell discovered that she and Staton shared a certain IP address.
Others of you have noted that Adams is a campaign contributor to state Sen. Jim Butterworth, R-Cornelia, an ally of Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle. "Merkleson" had sent a note to the chairman of the Habersham County GOP, urging him to field a primary opponent against Butterworth.
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss told members of the Atlanta Rotary Club that President Barack Obama "threw us a little bit of a curveball" with the weekend announcement that he planned to deliver a speech on deficit-reduction this week.
But today's Washington Post has a bit of good news for Chambliss and Democrat Mark Warner of Virginia, who have been spearheading the U.S. Senate's effort to tackle the $14 trillion federal deficit. From Ezra Klein:
Obama will throw his support behind the bipartisan effort in the Senate to turn the Simpson-Bowles plan into legislation ….This will raise as many questions as it answers — if Obama is such a fan of this approach, for instance, why didn't he say more about it during his budget? — but it is, at base, a more realistic plan both in terms of policy and politics.
AJC's Politifact today looks at a statement from U.S. Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Mark Warner, who say that Social Security once had 16 workers behind every retiree – but now has only three.
After sending out notice that he had signed on as campaign manager for presumptive GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty, Atlanta's Nick Ayers sent a more personal e-mail to friends, explaining that his decision shouldn't be read as a slight to other possible candidates – most specifically Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, who headed up the Republican Governors Association during a portion of Ayers' tenure as executive director.
Wrote Ayers, in part, as recorded by Ben Smith of Politico:
It was going to be much easier to sit on the sidelines in Georgia, enjoy the fruits of the private sector, and cheer on all of my friends as they jostled for the Republican nomination for president. That path would have been politically safe, financially sound, and personally very comforting. But it was not the right one.
Over the past six months, I have prayed deeply about my purpose in life and how best to utilize the talents God has given me. I wanted my decision to be wholly about how best to serve Him, not what was most politically or financially expedient for my family and me. As He often does in walks of faith, He has called me to a higher purpose.
I believe that our Nation is truly on the wrong path. We need a new direction that is positive and hopeful. Simply said, we need new leadership. I believe that Governor Pawlenty is best positioned to provide that leadership. Therefore, I am pleased today to join Governor and Mrs. Pawlenty in their pursuit of the presidency.
My decision does not mean I think less of Haley Barbour, Jon Huntsman, Mitch Daniels or Newt Gingrich should they decide to run, because I do not. I know them all personally and believe in their intellect, capabilities, and principles.
You knew that Jimmy Carter was a deacon. But who knew that he was a member of The Elders? Conspiracy theorists will have a field day. From the AFP news service:
SEOUL — Three former world leaders will accompany ex-US president Jimmy Carter to North Korea this month to discuss tensions on the peninsula and food shortages in the communist state, a report said Monday.
JoongAng Daily, quoting diplomatic sources in South Korea, said Carter would be accompanied by former Finnish president Martti Ahtisaari, former Irish president Mary Robinson and former Norwegian prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland.
The four are members of a group of ex-leaders known as The Elders. The group said on its website it was concerned at high inter-Korean tensions and the reported food shortages.
"A small group of Elders is considering a visit to the region at the end of April to discuss with officials and others how these issues may be addressed," the weekend statement said, adding that plans were not finalised.
- By Jim Galloway, Political Insider
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April 12th, 2011
10:07 am
The good news is that there is going to be tougher laws in Georgia concerning ILLEGAL immigration. Of course, the word "Illegal" is purposely missing from the headline of this blog.
The bad news is that unless somehow the House version prevails, it will be watered down. Hopefully, in subsequent legislative sessions the terms will be tightened and businesses using illegal workers will be weaned from their employ in favor of U.S. citizens – especially during our high unemployment.
April 12th, 2011
10:11 am
I'm shocked that businesses will still be able to entice immigrants to work for low pay and no benefits but at least we'll be able to follow around their school age children. Good times.
April 12th, 2011
10:14 am
The Repubs HAVE screwed up a one car funeral. God help us!
April 12th, 2011
10:17 am
Stoner and Carter make me sick. They really do want open boarders. The police can only ask if a person is illegals if they are committing a felony.
April 12th, 2011
10:20 am
Same old rhetoric…nothing accomplished…
Big business wins and pits Americans against each other…
Americans must unite and protest the encroachment of illegals…make our government work for Americans!
April 12th, 2011
10:20 am
I also would like to know which Republicans voted for this amendment so that I can campaign against them in next years primary.
April 12th, 2011
10:21 am
"….. not one Republican senator protested the lack of recorded votes"
Remove them all – they are prostitutes. You can't elect worse. Boycott chicken, onions, and any floor covering manufactured in Georgia.
April 12th, 2011
10:21 am
the Republicans are driving me from the party. In addition to flaunting a total lack of ethics now they don't have the spine to defend thier position. I've never seen such a sad state of affairs, and no hope for the future.
April 12th, 2011
10:25 am
A vote on illegal immigration without a head count? Hahahahaha! The Republicans sure took a stand there.
This bill doesn't change a thing in the real world. More illegal immigrants will stream into Georgia. These people face Zetas, dehydration, rape, and other dangers to get here. Only an idiot would think they're the least bit discouraged by this bill. Its real effect is in the brain of immigrant-bashers. Republicans know they can throw a sop to the rabid mobs, who will continue to follow them like lemmings over a cliff.
That's right Repub voters, dance for your corporate masters! DANCE! Yeeehaw!
April 12th, 2011
10:27 am
Are these schmucks seriously getting paid for this joke of a legislative session? Can I get a refund?
April 12th, 2011
10:33 am
I thought GA was broke yet they want to spend millions just like AZ defending a law that has no real shot of ever come to fruition…..really smart!! They could use those millions to help the students that were cut out from hope…..Immigration is a federal issue and the states have no business in it, the courts have spoken what part of this do the legislator do not understand.
April 12th, 2011
10:38 am
April 12th, 2011
10:39 am
LOL… "Tougher laws in Georgia"… PLEASE! Do you really think these laws will make a difference? As long as there is a need for cheap labor in this country you will NEVER see tough laws on illegal immigration. When will people wake up and understand how this game works? The multi-billion dollar agriculture and service industry runs the show… we will have watered down versions of everything complete with loopholes so they can continue to make money. Politicians will promise "reform" to the easily influenced sheep to get elected and then reality sets in.
You cannot escape history… this country was built on the backs of cheap (free) labor (African Slaves) and other immigrants over time. Most Americans WILL NOT work for that level of pay… so the cycle will only continue.
April 12th, 2011
10:41 am
who cares about saxby , can't wait to vote against him and for a true republican
April 12th, 2011
10:46 am
Any legislation passed without an E-Verify requirement has no teeth.
Not only are our legislators telling us that low-skilled labor can be used without penalty, but any private business that's getting State Tax Dollars can hire illegal immigrants with impunity.
April 12th, 2011
10:52 am
"the Republicans are driving me from the party"
I could possibly make that statement concerning Georgia RINO's, but the problem would then be where would I go? The democrats, or what is left of them, is not a viable alternative for me. I agree with td: if I knew who they were, I'd do what I could to encourage that they are challenged in their next primary.
April 12th, 2011
10:56 am
To TD: I think you mean "open borders." I don't know what an "open boarder" is? The world had mostly open borders before the 20th century. We should have them again. I don't think President Carter is for them, however. Do you have statements that prove otherwise? Please educate us then.
As for the "show me your papers" bill, it needs to fail. People had to show papers in Nazi Germany. Is this something we really want in America? More government is not the answer here.
April 12th, 2011
10:59 am
Maybe D.A. King will be able to find out.
April 12th, 2011
11:00 am
SI SE PUEDE…..hire cheap labor.
Last Man and Pete, if you'd look at individual politicians you'd find some decent Democrats. Problem is, y'all respond to spewed rhetoric. For instance—who cares if your State legislator supports Roe v. Wade or not? But they blow that dog whistle about bay-beeeees and you'll vote for any idiot they toss on the ballot.
April 12th, 2011
11:01 am
Hopefully this kills the bill for this session and forces the lawmakers here in Georgia to look more closely at Utah's law, which combined enforcement with a human approach to those who are here with roots, and not breaking any other laws.
Please people, there is a solution. Enforcement alone is not the answer!
April 12th, 2011
11:04 am
Sen. Curt Thompson had some great information about the "vigilante" portion of the bill. Apparently, only registered voters are allowed to complain to the Atty. General about a perceived failure of a municipality,etc. to enforce provisions pertaining to "illegals". Constitutionally, this takes right of redress away from non-voters. Are there no attorneys on the judiciary committees in the GA Assembly that something this obvious was missed, or do they just not care, and are using this for political "states' rights" fodder?
April 12th, 2011
11:05 am
April 12th, 2011
10:56 am
I am talking about State Senator Jason Carter (Some type of relation to Jimmmy). He and Doug Stoner offered the Amendment to pull the strick law enforcement piece of the bill.
There is no way we can have an open border and just let anyone and everyone in this country now. The only way that could happen is if we had a single government for the entire world. Are you advocating a single one world government?
April 12th, 2011
11:11 am
td, Jason Carter is the grandson of Jimmy. What's a "strick"? And are you one of those conspiracy theorists who believes – like D.A. King – that there's a push for a one world government? King has a whole website devoted to this topic: http://americansov.org/
April 12th, 2011
11:17 am
Oh, geez, the Left Behind crowd is cranking up. Get out your tinfoil hats.
April 12th, 2011
11:21 am
STILL no fiscal note on HB 87.
April 12th, 2011
11:24 am
Here's another of King's websites on the purported "North American Union" conspiracy:
April 12th, 2011
11:25 am
Ric, that's because they don't want anyone to know just how much this (with thanks to Sen. Curt Thompson) pig in lipstick and a fancy dress will cost.
April 12th, 2011
11:31 am
Interesting admission from Nick Ayers that he could have "enjoyed the fruits of the private sector" — hmmmm, cushy corporate jobs are available when you leave politics? Don't worry, they'll still be waiting after you've followed God's call to work for Pawlenty.
April 12th, 2011
11:37 am
Well put Aquagirl.
Can we move on to more important things now, folks?
Am I right to assume Bulloch's e-verify amendment effectively killed SB-10 in the House? Nice going, Senator …
April 12th, 2011
11:42 am
Shock and surprise!! This was always the fix. If the House had guts, it would just let the whole thing die rather than let Deal demagogue a signing ceremony for a bogus bill. Probably won't happen though. Now what we suspected is confirmed–the fatcat donors (agribusn., contractors, etc.) prevail over the base. And Republicans will spin their demagogic and probably illegal remnants of a bill without really doing anything on the 1 provision, E-verify, that would have materially impacted the core of the problem.
April 12th, 2011
11:54 am
Here's Rome's stated plan for using illegal immigration to take over America: http://www.amazon.com/National-Publication-Publishing-Promotion-Conference/dp/1555861997
The Republicrat and Demublican party politicians fear the focussed electoral and judicial wrath of Rome, hence: no immigration bill.
Fulton County Democrats, White, Black, Jew and Gentile, opposed to tory treason and "the real Anti-Christ's" design on the People we came here to escape: fascist plutocracy's spiraling concentration of wealth having gotten away with the Holocaust; killing Kennedy and King to send us to die for the pope in Vietnam; and committing 9/11 to steal Iraqi oil and to shore up Rome's bankers of the Fed with the Wall Street Bailout, come to the meeting of the Fulton County Democratic Party, Thursday, April 14th, at 7:00pm at the Communications Workers of America (3204) Hall at 279 Logan Street SE Atlanta, GA 30312
Obama was just a start. He let us know in "Audacity" that he knew Bush and Cheney committed 9/11. Ventura has now talked about it explicitly to millions on an Atlanta subsidiary "TruTV"…and SO MUST THE DEMOCRATS to be the true party of the American PEOPLE!
Righteousness is Mine, saith the L-rd.
Death for Treason
Annuit Coeptis
Are Egyptians better Americans than we?
April 12th, 2011
11:55 am
From sunshinereview dot org: Georgia state legislators make $17,342 per year, plus a $173 per day for "expenses."
Considering their level of productivity, the hours they actually work, and the steaming pile of *bleep* that constitutes their work product, I'd say they're overpaid.
April 12th, 2011
11:59 am
No tax reform, no immigration, didn't hear much about water it transportation…… what exactly dis these guys do this session?? You republicans are suckers. Were any of your issues addresses with a a republican majority?? td and last man like to shift blame to democrats, but this is your party in complete control and still can't walk and chew gum ay the same time.
April 12th, 2011
11:59 am
As I have said/wrote before, the Supreme Court has ruled abortion legal, and that isn't going to change. The abortion issue will have to be resolved between the women who choose to abort and a much higher power at a later time. It isn't an issue for me.
I will never vote for s democrat again. Obama, Pelosi and Reed settled that issue for me – forever.
April 12th, 2011
12:03 pm
Although this blog makes it sound like it is a done deal that the (ILLEGAL) immigration bill has been gutted – not so fast. That was the Senate yesterday, but the House is standing firm:
April 12th, 2011
12:11 pm
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April 12th, 2011
12:11 pm
Good news for me (illegal) as I get a bit of a break!
April 12th, 2011
12:12 pm
What is the current penalty for treason?
April 12th, 2011
12:14 pm
Right "Joe Mama," and all you need do in return is offer up your children for molestation by a pedophile priest just like "back home."
April 12th, 2011
12:19 pm
@Centrist… I'm glad you're the optimist… Let's just wait and see what happens after the dust settles.
I have a strong hunch that BIG BUSINESS will prevail yet again.
April 12th, 2011
12:20 pm
April 12th, 2011
11:59 am
No tax reform, no immigration, didn't hear much about water it transportation…… what exactly dis these guys do this session?? You republicans are suckers. Were any of your issues addresses with a a republican majority??
How are Republicans suckers? Even if this bad illegal bill passes it is an improvement and a start. You and I both know the Dems would not have even written this bill. Tax reform, most conservatives wanted this years bill killed and start over next year. The rank and file republicans won and the lobbyist lost this year. Water: The party passed a bill to set up more reservoirs and the court has ruled in our favor in the negotiations.
You forget that conservatives understand that there is a role for government but do not want government running our economy. We really only want them to address the most pressing issues and to stay out of the way most of the time. With that said, the state legislature has done a pretty good job this session. I would give them a B- to a C+.
The Federal government is a whole different animal and since the Dems still control 2 of the 3 bodies then they are to blame for the mess going on up there. The House Republicans are doing what we sent them to Washington to do (get control of spending). Republicans know we have to help the house and that is what next years election will be all about.
April 12th, 2011
12:21 pm
"BIG BUSINESS"…what a "nice" way to say Fascism.
April 12th, 2011
12:22 pm
The Roman Catholics control two of three bodies – SCOTUS and Congress – and Obama's in their pocket as Bush and Cheney are yet breathing our air.
April 12th, 2011
12:29 pm
Another Cynic
April 12th, 2011
12:19 pm
@Centrist… I'm glad you're the optimist… Let's just wait and see what happens after the dust settles.
I have a strong hunch that BIG BUSINESS will prevail yet again.
And if they do then the rank and file members will have to put more pressure on our Reps and Senators to change their minds.
Rachel Meadows (yes I watch the opposition) had a interview last night where she and her guest (some big time far left guy), they talked about the how the Tea Party movement has kept the Federal House in line to push the conservative agenda because the members are afraid of primary challenges. The Tea Party was able to pick off several Republican incumbents in the last cycle. Meadows and the guy was opining about how the far left needed their own version of the "Tea Party" movement to make the Dems hold the line and not give in. The moral of the story is that we conservatives are slowly taking back the Republican party from the special interest and this session has taught us that we still have some work to do in Georgia. First step was to crush the liberals and we did that last year in the state. Next step will be to purge the party of the RINO's and we will start that next year.
April 12th, 2011
12:40 pm
Republicans aren't suckers, it's just that the Democrats have everyone brainwashed and are really the ones in control. It will take more than the Tea Party, etc. to break the addiction to socialism.
Saving the World and allowing illegals from all nationalities to continue to rape our nation will cost us dearly. The recession was just a wake up call to what is inevitably going to happen.
April 12th, 2011
12:44 pm
Here's a taste of Our Founder's view of "liberal": http://books.google.com/books?id=ZTIoAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA52&dq=jeffersonian+cyclopedia+searchable&hl=en&ei=LYCkTbKUBYTl0gGc2ZDuCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=liberal&f=false
Who thinks him or herself more intelligent or closer to G-d than America's Founder and Prophet?
Perhaps Nick Ayers does (though bet his wife knows he isn't) now that he's working for "twenty pieces of silver" to elect a papist as POTUS?
April 12th, 2011
1:09 pm
My thanks to the usually pro-lawbreaker AJC and particularly to writer Galloway for spelling out what's happened in the GA Legislature, "the Legislature that can't". What shocks me is that Chip Rogers (who I've greatly respected) would come up with an asinine amendment making E-verify "only apply to larger businesses", IE meaning that small businesses would be allowed to break Federal law!
Sorry, but that was a most stupid amendment. The Legislature that can't. Oh, well. There's always next year and with rampant crime and thousands of anchor babies in the interim.
April 12th, 2011
1:16 pm
April 12th, 2011
12:20 pm
With that said, the state legislature has done a pretty good job this session. I would give them a B- to a C+.
That's it, td, you are officially insane.
April 12th, 2011
1:21 pm
"Rogers" is a Roman Catholic name and when I spoke with Chip and offered to show him my copy of Rome's plan for promoting illegal immigration to take over America he said he'd have his secretary call me…
Never heard back from the hypocrite/loser.
April 12th, 2011
1:24 pm
April 12th, 2011
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April 12th, 2011
12:20 pm
With that said, the state legislature has done a pretty good job this session. I would give them a B- to a C+.
That's it, td, you are officially insane.
I guess that means the other 60% of this state and 50% of the country are insane too because they believe the same way as I do. Government is not the answer, they are a necessary evil and have a limited role and should stay out of the way of free enterprise the rest of the time.


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Leading the Warriors on the track were co-Most Valuable Runners, Chris Lewis and Enrique Soto. The two runners completely dominated each event they ran, scoring 22 points a piece.
Lewis won the 100 (11.06) and 200 (23.04). Soto won the 1600 (4:29) and 3200 (9:43). Soto and Lewis joined Darryl Moore and Maurice Moore on the winning 1600 meter relay which posted a season best 3:32.91.
Darryl Moore earlier posted a personal best of 51.30 to easily win the 400. Eric Greene placed 2nd in the 1600 (5:05). Deangelo Joynced 3rd in the 200 (24.11). Cody Robinson was third in the 3200 (11:31).
Maurice Moore paced the Warrior guys in the field with a second place personal-best of 20'8" in the long jump, and a second place high jump of 5'10".
Darryl Moore placed third in the long jump at 20'6". Deangelo Joyner was sixth in the high jump at 5'6". Brandon Elliot, Tremindious Miller, and Trey Owens also posted personal bests. Elliot was second in the pole vault at 10'0". Miller tossed the shot 46'6" for second. Owens heaved the javelin 124'03" for sixth and 95'3" in the discus for sixth.
Del Kingsby was most valuable field performer. The Haynesville jumper won the high jump and was second in the triple jump.
Calvary's Halley Hesterman was named most valuable girls runner. She won the 800 (2:27), the 1600 (5:27), and the 3200 (12:42) scoring 30 points.
Leading the way for the Lady Warriors were Shanae Collins and Alissa Lander. Collins won the 100 (13.12) and was second in the 200 (28.17).
Lander was second in the 3200 (12:54) and third in the 800 (had a personal best of 2:39.63) Katelyne Collier placed thith in the 1600 (6:18) and Hannah Shively was fifth (6:27). Heather Schenck finished fifth in the 800 (2:45). Brooke Walker was fourth in the 3200 (14:02) and Rachel Vickers was fourth in the 400 (1:14).
Winning the ladies most valuable field award was Sadie Robertson from Ouachita ,Christian. Robertson, a member of television's reality family in Duck Dynasty, won the javelin (112,10"), was second in the discus (76'5"), and third in the shot (27'10").
Leading the Lady Warriors in the field was Shanae Collins. Collins won the long jump for the third time in 4 meets with a leap of 16'3". Destinee Joyner added third place points with a 4'2" high jump clearance. Ashley McKinsey took second in the shot put at 28'4".
Receiving the Excellence in Track Award for 2013 was Coach David Kidd. Kidd, who retired last year, is serving as a volunteer coach for Lakeside this year. During his coaching career he has coached numerous state champions on the track and in the field.
Next action for the Lakeside teams will be at the Texas Relays in Austin, Texas, next Friday and Saturday. Chris Lewis will participate in the 100 meters and Enrique Soto will run the 1600.


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As the Ninja Baker stalking the sweet stuff of life, I receive an abundance of assistance. My ballroom dance classmate, Anna Cheng, is the powerhouse behind California's South Bay Dance Club. Anna kindly sent me a photo of sushi candy created by one of her club members, Jean Gee.
Sushi Candy Photo Courtesy of Ms. Jean Gee
Apparently Jean made these delectable sushi candies by using marshmallows for the rice and fruit wraps for the seaweed nori cake version. The various types of toppings include licorice and M & Ms.
Inspired by Jean, I created cake versions of sushi.
Ninja Baker Cake Sushi・忍者ベーカーケーキ寿司
えび shrimp
White cake topped with orange licorice, striped with vanilla frosting.
まぐろ tuna
Red licorice striped with frosting serves as "tuna" atop a slice of cake.
The lime jelly beans are meant to be Japanese wasabi horseradish.
はまち Japanese amberjack
Candied grapefruit is a (not-so nutritious but) yummy substitute for fish.
いくら salmon roe
Black rope licorice encircles a frosted cake round topped with peach jelly beans.
卵焼き egg omelet
Banana marshmallows perch atop cake. Black licorice serves as nori seaweed.
All the candies used by this Ninja Baker were purchased at Dylan's Candy Bar at the famous Farmers Market next to CBS in Hollywood. The owner of this Willy Wonka inspired store is Dylan Lauren (daughter of American designer, Ralph Lauren.) Her flagship store is located on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
On a whim, I also made cake versions of some of my favorite meals:
おにぎり onigiri rice ball with ume pickled plum
The center of the cake is stuffed with cinnamon bears.
Rice and egg with soy sauce (a favorite and fast meal of many.)
Dylan's Candy Bar sells candy replicating a fried egg. Covered with chocolate
sauce atop a circle of cake, it looks very much like one of my quick & easy suppers.
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The city council in a small Georgia town, north of Atlanta, has unanimously approved an ordinance requiring gun ownership in each household.
The Nelson City Council voted five to nothing to require every city household to have a gun and ammunition.
"That doesn't mean that there's going to be somebody knocking at their door saying you have to have it," said Nelson City Council member, Edith Potillo.
Potillo says there a lot of exceptions.
"If you do not want to have a firearm, you don't have to have it," Potillo said.
She says the new ordinance is mostly a political statement that the city hopes will also enhance public safety, act as a deterrent to criminals, and reduce crime.
Nelson resident Lamar Kelly says the ordinance is a pointless political statement that won't do a thing to reduce crime.
"People who want a gun already have one probably. There has been no violent crime in Nelson in the past 10 years, so how are you going to improve on no violent crime?" said Kelly.
The ordinance takes effect in less than two weeks.
However, it contains no penalties and exempts anyone who objects, convicted felons, and those with certain mental and physical disabilities.
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It is claimed that the relationship between the Middle East and the West (the USA included) has been marked by intervention, stereotyping, and misunderstanding, and that it has been, unfortunately, changing for the worse because of the double standards employed by the West and the unconditional support for Israel. Despite this situation, a better relationship can exist if Westerners go beyond stereotypes, adopt a balanced policy in the Middle East, and treat Arabs and Muslims as peers. The discussion demonstrates that the West-Middle East relationship has been lacking balance, and, thus, it has been bringing about tension and violence, impeding understanding, furthering separation, fuelling mistrust, and thwarting any attempt at achieving rapport. It also shows that the way to ease tension is by Westerners' tolerating diversity, renouncing superiority, reconsidering their double standards, and recognizing Arabs and Muslims as central parts of the social fabric. It has been shown that the Western policy in the Middle East has been biased, and that Westerners' recognizing Middle Easterners as they are,adopting a balanced policy, and tolerating diversity constitute a recipe for a better future relationship.
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"It's the highest responsibility of government to protect its citizens-- from those that are most vulnerable from those that are most dangerous," said Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, R-Vermont.
Fresh on Brian Dubie's mind-- 12-year-old Brooke Bennett who was found murdered just twelve days ago. The investigation into her death has led to the arrest of her uncle Michael Jacques, a convicted sex offender who police now say was released from probation seven years early. He's been charged with kidnapping Brooke and sexually assaulting another young family member.
"The legislature-- in light of this terrible tragedy-- wants to act. I'm recommending that the governor call the legislature in session 30 days from today to pass these reforms," said Dubie.
Those reforms include chemical castration of repeat offenders, mandatory sentences for some violent crimes and the adoption of Jessica's Law-- which would set a 25-year mandatory minimum prison sentence for a first time child sex abuser. Dubie also wants to expand Vermont's Special Investigation Units.
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Comets vary in size and shape. They are also believed to vary in composition; some are thought to have relatively more ice, whereas others have less. The distribution of the matter in different comets also should be expected to vary. Comets have countless different orbits around the Sun. The relative positions of Earth, the Sun, and the comet at any given time affect the way a comet looks to people watching it from our planet.
The most spectacular comets are those with long tails that stand out against the evening or morning sky. Some comets are bright enough to be seen in broad daylight in a cloudless sky. A classic long-tailed comet, Ikeya-Seki , appeared in 1965. This comet passed close to the Sun, and it did so when the viewing angle from Earth was favorable. The dust tail extended millions of miles away from the nucleus when the comet was near perihelion. The high speed of the comet near perihelion produced a dramatic curvature in the dust tail.
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In 2009, Erol and I went to see Kindness and Fabric. The gig was incredible. We thought it was the best thing we'd seen all year. It was a shambles, it was great, it was bad. It was one of those gigs where you have to be there, it was an incredible experience. Immediately, the next day, I asked him to come and do Souiwaxmas 2009. There was a problem because that gig we'd seen, there wasn't a proper band. That was just a bunch of friends that on the before he just called and said, "Do you want to play with me?" And so, he was like, "No, I don't have a band. I can't do it."
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More than 300 women were on hand for the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders auditions at the Georgia World Congress Center on Sunday. Here are some photos.
It was tough work serving as one of the judges on the panel. Here's a look at Sara D's diary.
During the prelims, they had six cheerleaders performing at once and you had to vote either yes or no, based on
appearance/physical fitness, Dance/cheer ability and showmanship (Smile).
If they weren't smiling, they probably didn't get a "Y" vote from this judge in the prelims. I'll be looking for more dance precision in the semifinals.
The women had to learn the first routine and about half of them advanced to the semifinals.
About 40 are expected to advance to the finals, which will be held on Thursday.
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High Court Rejects Preliminary Health Reform Challenge
The first preliminary challenge to the Obama administration's
health care reform law was rejected Monday by the U.S. Supreme
The appeal from a former Republican state lawmaker in California
has not been heard in lower courts, so it was no surprise that the
appeal was rejected by the Supreme Court, the
Associated Press reported.
However, the fact that all the high court justices took part in
rejecting the appeal may be significant, according to the
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apparently voted on the case. Kagan was President Obama's solicitor
general before joining the Supreme Court. Some critics have
demanded Thomas step aside from the health care reform because his
wife is a leading opponent of the law.
Drowsy Driving a Major Problem: Survey
About 41 percent of U.S. drivers who took part in a new survey
said they have fallen asleep at the wheel at some point in their
lives, and 11 percent said it happened to them in the last
Some drivers were asleep for more than a minute on a multi-lane
highway, according to the telephone survey of 2,000 people ages 16
and older. It was conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic
Safety, the
Chicago Tribune reported.
The AAA also analyzed National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration data and found that drowsy driving was a
contributing factor in 16.5 percent of fatal crashes in the United
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The study's release Monday coincides with Drowsy Driving
Prevention Week, the
Tribune reported.
Costco Cheese Implicated in E. Coli Outbreak: FDA
Gouda cheese sold at Costco stores has been linked to an E. coli
outbreak in which 25 people have become ill, says the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration.
The Bravo Farms Dutch Style Raw Milk Gouda Cheese was offered
for sale and in-store tasting at Costco stores in Arizona,
California, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada between October 5 and
November 8,
CNN reported.
Consumers with the cheese (Costco item 40654) should dispose of
it in a closed plastic bag and place it in a sealed trash can, the
FDA recommended. Costco is also offering refunds to people who
return the cheese.
Bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps and dehydration are among the
symptoms of E. coli. In extreme cases, patients can suffer kidney
failure. The FDA said people who believe they have E. coli symptoms
should contact a health care provider,
CNN reported.
Britax Recalls 23,000 Infant Car Seats
About 23,000 infant care seats that may have faulty harness
clips are being recalled by Britax Child Safety Inc. of Charlotte,
The clip on the chest of car seats can break loose and pose a
laceration or choking hazard, says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, the
Associated Press reported.
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You've heard about devastating medication errors happening with people, but pet owners listen to this: the FDA just issued a new warning because investigators are finding prescription mistakes happen with pet meds too.
All Sarah Schuck has left of her beloved 8-year-old Labrador, Rafter, is a collar, pictures, and fond memories.
"It was really hard," said Schuck.
Hard, because it shouldn't have happened. Schuck says the drug store that filled Rafter's prescription made an error. His prescription bottle label said to give Rafter "two and one-fourth teaspoons." According to Schuck, the dosage her vet called into the pharmacy was for much less medication: "two and one-fourth CCs."
The overdose, combined with Rafter's health problems, was too much. Schuck says she had to put him to sleep.
"It was a tough realization," said Schuck.
Just days after Rafter's death, the FDA issued a warning about a pattern of pet prescription mistakes.
FDA investigators discovered errors stemming from simple issues including:
-Lookalike packaging
-Drugs with similar names
-Simple penmanship errors
"The consequences can be completely devastating," said veterinarian Dr. Howard Silberman.
Silberman takes prescription precautions at his office. All medications and dosages are typed into a computer, only vets or vet techs fill prescriptions, and pet's pictures are printed on the label so there are no mix-ups.
"We do a tremendous amount to make sure that those things don't happen," said Silberman.
The FDA says while mistakes happen at vet-based pharmacies, when pet prescriptions are filled in "human pharmacies," like in Rafter's case, different systems may be to blame.
"Abbreviations are a common cause of errors" because prescription shorthand taught in veterinary schools is different than in medical schools. Some pharmacists may not be as familiar with vet abbreviations.
"Currently most of the pharmacy curriculums don't touch upon vet medicine," said Carmen Catizone with National Association Boards of Pharmacy.
Pharmacy insiders say if pet owners shop around to find the lowest cost on pet meds, they need to do their research.
"Their primary concern should always be whether or not that pharmacist is knowledgeable in the area of veterinary medications; price should be a secondary consideration," explained Catizone.
How can you avoid a pet prescription mix-up? The American Veterinary Medical Association says communication is key. Make sure the pharmacist speaks to your vet if there are any questions. The FDA advises you should verify the name and dosage of your pet's drug with your vet.
Schuck says she hopes Rafter's legacy lives on to help other pet owners avoid medication mistakes.
"Don't be afraid to ask questions," said Schuck.
FDA investigators also found pet medication errors stemmed from pet owners misinterpreting labels and accidentally giving pets human drugs.
Click here for more tips on how to prevent pet medication errors and report mistakes to the FDA.
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The Nazareth College Opera Workshop presents a triple bill:
LA CANTERINA by Franz Joseph Haydn
CAPTAIN LOVELOCK by John Duke
THE IMPRESARIO by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Robert Strauss, stage director
Linda Boianova, music director
Consisting of three short operas, Opera Triple Bill is presented under the direction of Nazareth College Department of Music faculty Robert Strauss, stage director, and Linda Boianova, music director. The program will feature La Canterina by Franz Joseph Haydn, Captain Lovelock by John Duke, and The Impressario by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
"Producing these three short works not only gives more students an opportunity to learn and perform a role, but also gives them the opportunity to learn about different composers' styles," Strauss says of this year's program. "Since we're setting them in the South from the middle to the end of the 19th century, students get the chance to experience a little history as well. And audiences will love it because these three disparate works are hysterically funny, especially as performed by these talented singers!"
A comic intermezzo representing Haydn's first foray into operatic comedy, La Canterina involves a simple love triangle between the lead soprano, her singing master, and a wealthy, handsome young suitor, all observed by her mother, sung by Nazareth College Department of Music faculty member, Matthew Valverde. In Captain Lovelock, one of two operas composed by Duke, a wealthy, elderly widow wishes to marry a young army officer, as her daughters conspire with a marriage broker to show the old lady the folly of her plan. Mozart's The Impresario is a comic singspiel in one act in which an aging diva and a fledgling ingénue compete for the attention of a banker and an impresario, all the while goaded on by a wannabe singer.
Continues Strauss, "These three pieces work together in a lot of ways – they are all comedies about older women with strong personalities either in conflict or cahoots with younger women with just a strong personalities. One can also almost see the influence that Haydn had upon Mozart and the influence both had on more contemporary composer John Duke. It's even possible to believe that the character of the young soprano in the Haydn becomes the older diva in the Mozart and perhaps even the old mother in the Duke."
The cast for Opera Triple Bill consists of Nazareth College students. Appearing in La Canterina are Matthew Valverde (faculty) as Appolonia, Megan Colombo as Gasparina, Gabrielle Agostino as Don Ettore, and Casey Schmitt as Don Pelagio. Appearing in The Impresario are Catherine Sentiff as Mr. Scruples, Quinton Harvey as Mr. Bluff, Robbie Manners as Mr. Angel, Sarah Miller as Madame Goldentrill, and Hannah Teter as Mademoiselle Silverpeal. Appearing in Captain Lovelock are Reneé Ruscitto as Pernille, Gabrielle LaBare as Tererntia, Rachel Hall as Leonora, Sheralyn Fenton as Laurentia, and Alexis Scangas as Madame Kirsten.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder grew up on the prairie, where food was something one worked for, cooking was a big part of daily life, and mealtime was a chance to gather with family and give thanks. By watching Pa hunt and farm and by helping Ma prepare the food, Laura learned the pleasures that come from a family working together. Laura also experienced the joy that comes from sharing food, made with love and care, with family and friends.
Here are over 100 unique recipes celebrating the foods and cooking techniques of Laura's pioneer childhood. Taken from dishes described in the beloved Little House books, these recipes were carefully researched by Barbara M. Walker and tested in her own kitchen. From pancake men and pumpkin pie to vanity cakes and ice cream, these recipes give adults and children alike the chance to experience a taste of Laura's childhood, reminding us of the connection between the food on the table and the work involved in getting it there.
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More than 100 recipes introduce the foods and cooking of Laura Ingalls Wilder's pioneer childhood, chronicled in her classic Little House books.
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Barbara Walker discovered the Little House series when her daughter, Anna, was four and fond of serial stories and kitchen craft. What began as pleasant diversion — recreating frontier food — became serious study for the author after a family trip west by way of some Little House sites. Eight years of intermittent reading, writing, and testing produced The Little House Cookbook.
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Before we get too far down the rabbit hole with Hammercult's "Steelcrusher," let's take a minute to appreciate the art in front of us. Take a look at that album cover. If you click on it, it'll show full size. Have you ever seen something so masterful? That album cover, which like a certain rug tying the room together is made whole by the prominent middle finger in the middle of the image, is among the greatest iconography in heavy metal. No joke.
Orphaned Land is a band totally consumed by their message. Normally in metal, that message has a good chance of being insipid or sophomoric. We've seen messages that range from "CHAOS!" to "Drink until you can't feel feelings anymore" and let's not forget the tried and true "all organized societal institutions are crap." As fans, it falls on us to either embrace or, more commonly, overlook any petulance and merely attempt to absorb and judge the music.
Naturally, you as the reader clicked on this article to see what I thought about the Orphaned Land album "The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR." You probably are curious if the music is crisp, if the riffs are edgy, if the Israeli metal band can keep pace with their counterparts in the rest of the world.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Never Thin Enough...Part V
I wish I could say that at that point I was also no longer using diet pills. However, they remained a staple of each passing day. I've often heard stories of how smokers gain weight when they quit smoking. I was terrified that if I quit taking the pills, I would fall victim of the same fate. Never mind the harm I was doing to my heart - but who needs a healthy heart, when you could have a skinny body. Yes, the mind of an anorexic knows how to prioritize. Thin comes first, health comes last.
I had started a long distance relationship, fallen in love and remained independent. I was in Nashville, Tennessee and he was in California. My new boyfriend was unaware of my eating habits. My new love was unaware of the tactics I went through to remain thin. If he knew, would he be disgusted by me. If he knew, would he sill love me. I led him to believe that my body was simply genetics. The charade was easy to pull off with the distance between us.
Several months had passed and I became a bride. Suddenly I had someone else accounting for my health. I was no longer able to pop pills without being ridiculed and lectured. My husband was not going to allow me to destruct my body any longer. He had fallen in love with the thin version of me. Would he still be attracted to me if I gained more weight? This proposed a problem.
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- AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Clearly, your definition of love was incorrect. Whilst you were asking yourself if your husband would still love you if you gained weight, the more obvious questions should have been "Will my husband still love me AND stay with me when upon realizing that I lied, deceived, and manipulated him by hiding this disorder?" A relationship based upon dishonesty is a dishonest relationship. You also put his military career at risk if you were to receive therapy for your disorder. Any spouse who has received some form of counseling/therapy thus prevents his/her spouse from being stationed abroad. I wonder how you would have felt if your husband hid things from you? You were lucky you found a good man who was able to forgive you, but I guess secrets, lies, and deception are the best ways to get a man, become a bride, and a wife. Congratulations!ReplyDelete
I commend and respect your honesty and willingness to share. It is refreshing and I know you are helping people. Don t listen to BS anon comments!ReplyDelete
I can't believe people can be filled with such hate.ReplyDelete
Ang, you are really brave to share your story with us.
A, I think it is truly brave of you to open up and share your struggles in so public a forum. I wish more people did, as media, among other things, inundate young girls with impossible, unhealthy, and airbrushed images of "perfection" that are not only unattainable, but when one spends enough time at the squadron bar, one learns that it's not terribly attractive to men anyway! That's right, "Anonymous," I said squadron bar, as in military. The very same military with whom, what was that you said..."You also put his military career at risk if you were to receive therapy for your disorder. Any spouse who has received some form of counseling/therapy thus prevents his/her spouse from being stationed abroad." Check your facts before you spout off because you are having a bad day/feeling fat/a generally nasty person. I'd be happy...as would public.navy.mil and navyfamily.navy.mil, to name but a few...to supply you with the FACTS. I further question your choice to emphasize the word AND. You correct A's definition of love, but I question anyone's definition of love that makes a distinction between loving and leaving...OVER AN ILLNESS. I am truly sorry for whatever it is that has happened to you to cause you to be so cruel and jaded, but perhaps you could take a page from A's book and learn how to own your problems, work through them, and be HONEST about them in order to inspire others. Something to think about...ReplyDelete
Ang, thanks for sharing snippets of your struggles; your story. I am sure there is much more raw emotion to the story that you cannot possibly convey in words. Shame on those who feel so compelled to publicly, yet anonymously post hateful comments. Clearly Anonymous does not understand that no cutting words could hurt more than your own realization of the self destruction you were putting yourself through. Stay strong.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Irony: (Overheard in a public setting many years ago) Upon observing an elderly woman debilitated by osteopersosis and bound to a portable oxygen tank, "Shouldn't have smoked for all those years!" was uttered by ..........................Ms. Positive Diary of a Domestic Failure's husband. Assuming one can only judge if they do not love someone, naiivity is bliss.ReplyDelete
Ugh! Anon, have you ever read marriage vows? "in sickness and in healthy" Was she suppose to tattoo it on her forehead? "I have an eating disorder. Beware!" anorexia is an illness and Aaron has been nothing but supportive as she struggled to get healthy. You are truly a mean person at heart. People can always say they should have changed things in hindsight, which is all your little "heard in passing" story is. Instead of casting judgement on others and their marriage, maybe you should devote that time and energy into making yourself a better person.ReplyDelete
Ang, pay no attention to people who can give such harsh "criticism" and don't have the balls to own up to what they say and hide like a coward. I think she could learn a few things from you. :-). Love ya, sis!


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