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Good Case That College Athletes Are Employees
April 16, 2014
Last week, third-graders in Guilford gave me a spontaneous round of applause.
Scientists Predicted Deadly Washington Landslide
April 2, 2014
The March 22 landslide in Oso, Wash., is a case history of media disaster coverage. Something dramatic happens, loved ones die, emergency managers take over, people grieve, normality returns and disaster strikes again, cycle after cycle.
No Delay: Implement Common Core Standards
March 19, 2014
Last month, I read with jaw-dropping astonishment that one in four Americans believes the sun revolves around the Earth. The source for this pre-Copernican idea was a poll by the National Science Foundation. This mistake set the stage for me to learn last week, with equal astonishment, that a mob of Connecticut parents was agitating against implementing Common Core State Standards.
Private Property Rights Trumped By Nature
March 5, 2014
Rumors of war are on the horizon. Political wars pitting deeply held convictions about private property against equally held convictions about the interconnectedness of all things. One side is fueled by the first law of private property: that it belongs to someone and not everyone. The other side is fueled by the first law of ecology: that everything is connected to everything else.
Martian 'Jelly Doughnut' A Geologist's Delight
February 19, 2014
I was delighted by the recent discovery of a mysterious rock on Mars that looks like a jelly doughnut and caused a brief scientific sensation. To see that much excitement brought to bear on any rock made the geo-educator in me feel pleased.
King's Holiday Honors Values, Recalls Lessons
January 22, 2014
Although it's already three days gone, the older I get, the more I appreciate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
When Politicians Fight, Facts Take Beating
January 8, 2014
"Why does public conflict over societal risks persist in the face of compelling and widely accessible scientific evidence?" asks a new study by the Cultural Cognition Project at Yale University, which should be required reading for all members of the "do-nothing" U.S. Congress.
The Next Frontier: The Brain
December 24, 2013
"So the last shall be first, and the first last." This quote from the King James Bible is my response to Scientific American's Top 10 stories of 2013. Their tenth-ranked story about the BRAIN initiative is my top story for the year.
No Room On The Range For Wild Horses
December 11, 2013
Looking for a stunning example of ludicrous government policy? Consider what the U.S. Bureau of Land Management does with its so-called wild horses, as reported by a Policy Forum in the August Science magazine.
Don't Insult Teachers — They Are 'Doing'
November 13, 2013
"Those that can, do. Those that can't, teach."
Honey, They Shrank The New Storrs Town Green
October 30, 2013
Storrs Center, the new town center adjacent to the University of Connecticut campus, is nearing completion and by and large, I like what I see.
iPhone Zombies Lost In Electronic Shallows
October 16, 2013
Within the year, I'll be buying my first iPhone. And I'm nervous about how it will change both my daily habits and my physical brain. Will I become an Internet zombie?
Colorado Floods Bad, But The Bigger Story Was The Rain
October 2, 2013
Boulder, Colorado. Both of these names derive from torrential river flows. So why the media hysteria about the floods there last month?
Troops' Spiritual Side One Key To Psychological Health
September 18, 2013
This week, a deeply troubled Navy reservist got himself killed during a murderous shootout in Washington, D.C. Last year, suicides caused more deaths in the U.S. military than active combat around the world. Something must be terribly wrong.
As Clock Ticks, International Cooperation Saves Earth
September 4, 2013
A truly international response to Syria's use of chemical weapons is needed. Yet confusion reigns because Earth is a closed system of leaders and followers, and alliances and counter-alliances. But what if the threat to world stability were coming from outside the earth?
Connecticut's Not Going For The Dogs
July 24, 2013
Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one in the world who doesn't own a dog. So let me set the record straight. I'm normal.
Old Man Of The Mountain Rises In Myth
July 10, 2013
Last week, my vacation travel took me through Franconia Notch, N.H. This smooth-sided glacial valley struck me as more beautiful than ever, now that the "Old Man of the Mountain" is gone and the scar left from where he fell has been healed by the tarnish of time.
Finally, Carbon Limits On Power Plants
June 26, 2013
I applaud President Barack Obama's climate change policy speech Tuesday. Fundamentally, he's doing what he believes is right. Ethically, he's delivering on a promise he made in 2009 to the United Nations climate conference in Copenhagen: to cut U.S. carbon emissions 17 percent by 2020. Politically, he's invoking executive authority to sidestep Congress because it hasn't done its job.
Bombing Snakes With Poisoned Mice
June 12, 2013
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Derailment's Impact Shows Success Of Metro-North
May 29, 2013
Joni Mitchell, in her famous lyric, sang: "Don't it always seem to go, that you don't know what you've got till it's gone." This was my first thought when I read about the derailment of the Metro-North commuter train near Bridgeport on May 17. Would the interruption of service make us appreciate what we previously had, now that it was gone?
CO2 Milestone Tips Us Into 'Meltdown' Realm
May 15, 2013
Last week, the world got a case of sticker shock. For the first time in recorded history, the price of our energy-rich lifestyle hit the magic number of 400 parts-per-million carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.
Grade Inflation Undermining Universities
May 1, 2013
Misquoting William Shakespeare: "Now is the spring of our discontent." Indeed, even as the daffodils blossom and the songbirds sing, my students at the University of Connecticut are stressing out from their end-of-semester quest for high grades.
Effort To Revive Passenger Pigeon Misspent
April 17, 2013
Practically everyone has heard of the nursery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty," and knows how it ends: "All the king's horses and all the king's men / Couldn't put Humpty together again." Indeed, many natural systems, once broken, can never be put back together again.
Unblinking Red-Light Cameras Just The Ticket
April 3, 2013
When was the last time you were caught red-handed? The phrase, which originated in medieval Scotland, refers to having been caught with blood on your hands after committing a murder or poaching game. Since then, it's become a popular allusion for getting caught doing something wrong with incontrovertible evidence at the scene, which makes police work easier.
Enjoying Our Atmosphere? Remember Mars
March 20, 2013
A good atmosphere is easy to take for granted. This was my first thought when I read the joyous NASA press announcement that Mars "once had conditions suited for ancient life." Mars lost its opportunity for life because its atmosphere changed too much. But what about planet Earth? Though we're not in danger of losing our life-giving atmosphere, the question is: Will it be a good life?
Nothing Sweet About Sugar's Toxic Toll
March 6, 2013
Former surgeon general Dr. C. Everett Koop died this week at 96. During the Reagan years, he used the power of his office to wage war against the dangers of smoking. Now that he's gone, I'm wondering what he would he have done about the new public poison, excess sugar.
Floating In A Cosmic Shooting Gallery
February 20, 2013
Sometimes, it's comforting to know that none of us are really in charge. There but for the grace of the great roulette wheel in the sky go I.
Chain Of Environmental Consequences Slaughtering Birds
February 7, 2013
I'm not much of a bird-watcher. But I'm a devoted and appreciative observer of the common loon. Every time I see its black-and-white beauty, hear its eerie wail or watch its deep-water diving is a blessing. Each cry of the loon is precious to me.
Superintendents Outline Strong School Reform
January 23, 2013
I can hardly believe I'm writing to support public school superintendents. Their recent report "NextEd: Transforming Connecticut's Education System," sounds like a solid prescription for fixing ailing mainstream schools. I hope the implementation is going well.
UConn Should Live Sustainably Within Its Watershed
January 18, 2013
"Unquenchable" is the title of Robert Glennon's scorching critique of U.S. historical water policy. The word also applies to the University of Connecticut's seemingly unlimited thirst for water.
Living On The Ebb And Flow Of Disaster
January 9, 2013
Last year gave me my first chance to live between the tidal cycle and the disaster cycle. Though I've had personal encounters with both throughout my life, I had not lived through the rhythms involved, and therefore did not truly understand. Now I do.
Gun Control Easiest Problem To Address
December 27, 2012
My wrap-up column for the year concerns the single event that dominates all others: the mass murder at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.
End Of World Delayed — Tomorrow's Coming
December 12, 2012
The world will definitely not come to an end on Dec. 21, 2012, regardless of the Mayan calendar. There's no planetary Rapture in the near future, despite the wishful thinking of an apocalyptic few. For at least another billion years, Earth will spin, the sun will shine and all God's creatures will struggle against the entropy of tranquility. Thus it is written in the record of the rocks, the linear geological calendar that's been ticking for 4.55 billion years.
Salmon Failure Looks Like Humans' Fault
November 28, 2012
I have an unusual type of seasonal affective disorder, known as SAD. During these darkening days, I don't get sad at all. In fact, I find it progressively easier to extract hope from failure.
Without Readiness, Disaster Warnings Fail
November 14, 2012
As Hurricane Sandy bore down on the East Coast in late October, we in southern New England had a week's worth of warning, including three days of increasingly accurate forecasts by U.S. Weather Service. Now, imagine stripping away all that advance notice. Instead, it was Monday afternoon, Oct. 22, and you were going about your business as usual when, all of a sudden, your life was threatened and put on hold.
Hurricane Sandy's Climate Change Message
October 31, 2012
Let Hurricane Sandy be our tipping point toward a better America.
Presidential Candidates Ignoring Environment
October 17, 2012
As the presidential election draws near, I've become astonished at how little the environment seems to matter. Based on the three debates it sits in back of the political bus, far behind the seats for national economy, taxes, medical reform, foreign policy and the sharing of power. I'd like to see it move up to the driver's seat and take us where we need to go.
Humane Ox Pulls Celebrate Agrarian Past
October 3, 2012
Armies don't march on empty stomachs.
History Is Learning The Stories We All Share
September 19, 2012
I applaud my state senator, Don Williams, my colleague Bill Hosley (champion of local history) and many others hoping to require the teaching of Connecticut history in public schools. It never occurred to me that this would not be the case. Learning our history is far more important to our long-term economic well being than Huskymania and trendy development initiatives.
Motorcycle Noise Pollution Runs Roughshod Over Nature
September 5, 2012
Say the word pollution and everyone seems to be against it. Oil-soaked seabirds. Blue-green algae. Mercury blowin' in the wind. Litter. The list is endless.
Feds Stalled, Nuclear Waste Here Indefinitely
August 22, 2012
The heat is oppressive. I turn on my air conditioner. The electricity flows in from Millstone Nuclear Power near Niantic, where high-level radioactive waste steadily accumulates on the shore of Long Island Sound.
The Plan Was, No Violent Videos
August 8, 2012
In 1981, I began a personal mission to make the world a less violent place, one kid at a time. My strategy was simple. No kid under my charge would watch a video featuring a gun on its cover. By 2005, that mission had been killed by the big guns of a popular media culture so soaked in violence that carnage had become the new normal. At least when seen through the eyes of my middle-school daughter.
Human Nature Fueling Global Warming
July 25, 2012
The MAD principle — mutually assured destruction — brought an end to the nuclear arms race of the Cold War. I'm convinced that serious attention to MAD is the only thing that will keep us from completely trashing our planetary home.


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This old man who sells different kind of eggs at the local market near my apartment was delighted when I was drawing him. He came over several times to his compliments and spoke to me like a grandfather. I shall make him alittle souvenir with this sketch.


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After many repeated attempts yesterday, we finally made it to the park! I luckily live in an area where parks are rampant, three are actually a block apart from each other. We started at one, and the bell rang, out came a mob of kids, so we thought hey we will just move on to the next one. Took a five minute walk, lo and behold, another bell, another mob of kids...walked to the third one...same thing happened! So after trying to teach my one year old the importance of patience (worked so well let me tell you.) He finally made it on the swings. It was oh so worth it.
I know there are a lot of different opinions on breastfeeding. The newest one I heard against breastfeeding is that all the toxins in your body get into your breast milk and poison your baby. There are no studies to back up that statement. There are studies however that show how much better for baby breast milk is than formula, but formula isn't bad for your baby either. While that statement is absurd this Facebook post is worse. Why would you deny your child the health benefits of breast milk just because you think they'll have an easier time in life because they're a boy.
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If you have any questions on breastfeeding talk to a lactation consultant. If you don't have one call mine Lora Harris at Ministry Saint Michael's hospital. she's great!
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My twins Kenzie and Zoey are 6 months old today. Up til now they haven't shown too much interest in food, but now that they're 6 months we got the go ahead from the doctor to start baby food.
Today we have their 6 month well baby visit with the pediatrician. At this visit I'll ask the doctor what order in which we should try new foods, how long before moving on to the next food, and how often they should get baby food and bottles.
I will be making my own baby food so I need to make a plan because I do it in large batches. That's the best way I've found to do it being a working mom. Avocados and bananas are great to keep on hand though because all you have to do is mash them up or throw them in the blender so if you need something quick for them they're perfect. Other fruits and veggies you have to steam, boil or bake first. Squash is one of my favorites to make because I love the smell. While you're making it you can get lots of other stuff done too. You just cut it in half, coat the skin in olive oil, put it on the cookie sheet meat side down and throw it in the oven, forget it for an hour then blend it up with some breast milk to thin it out. One squash makes a lot of baby food and it freezes well.
I can't believe 6 months have gone by already! Time flies, but I think it goes even faster when there's two of them.
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This is a video of my friends little boy. He's so darn cute. He was so proud of himself for learning out to use his new bubble toy.
This will get you smiling! (Give it up to this guy for keeping a straight face...)
For a parent there are few things creepier than the idea of a stranger breaking into your house and ending up in the same room as your new baby. For a couple in Katy, Texas, it actually happened.
The couples home surveillance footage shows a teen breaking into their house and then making a trip into their nursery and peering into their babys crib.
All he managed to get away with was a laptop but he gave those poor parents a lifetime of scare!!!!
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YouTube Description: Toddler climes in vending machine -A child is safe after climbing into and getting stuck inside a claw crane machine at a bowling alley Monday.
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I know I am a negative nancy, and I will get a ton of backlash, but this video annoys me.
You know what else is a job? Life. Life is hard. Life is 24/7. Life is a job.
Moms are awesome. Being a Mom is awesome. It's not a "job." It's a choice. It is a privilege. I choose to put my child first. I choose to make sacrifices for my child. My child did not ask me to do this. I do not want my child to ever think he is "a chore."
The other part that kills me- they don't mention "the pay." The rewards...the love, the hugs, the kisses, etc.
Or another thing they fail to mention- Dad. I am pretty sure the President of this "company" has a V.P. Moms don't go it alone. If there isn't a Dad, I guarantee there is some sort of support system in place. I find this video sweet, but also incredibly self righteous and pretentious.
There is nothing better than coming home to excited kids. My husband picks up the kids from daycare and I'm usually home when they get home. My girls light up when they see me. It's the most awesome feeling in the world.
This video is cute...babies excited that Daddy's home.
Becoming a mom changes women in a lot of ways, including our style and how we dress. Research shows that 78% of women admit to changing their clothing of choice.
Here are the top 10 things they stop wearing . . .
1. Short skirts
2 . High heels
3 . Skinny jeans
4 . Crop tops
5 . Low-cut shirts
6 . Tight dresses
7 . Bikinis
8 . Shorts
9 . Leather
10. Animal prints
If you have children, did you change how you dressed?
Here is more on the "style code" for new moms!
Enough said? Or would you like another reason?
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This was once a decision moms made because they wanted to be there for their kids' first moments or couldn't stand the thought of someone else raising their babies. Now it's a decision that needs to be weighed against their paychecks. Many moms are finding that after daycare costs their paychecks aren't worth working for.
My sister and my oldest friend watch our 3 kids for us. We pay them less than a traditional daycare and still daycare costs take more than half my monthly income. Many people would take that number and figure in gas, wear and tear on the car, lunches out and spouse's income and decide it isn't worth working and missing out on the first moments.
This is reality for many families:
First enjoy this man's futile attempt to traverse this fence. Then watch his world come crashing down with the realization that none of us would enjoy...that moment when he discovers the kids of the neighborhood are much smarter than he. (You'll see at about 1:35).
Think it doesn't really go this fast? Ask some parents.
The kid does bring up several valid arguments... :)
YouTube Description: You can't reason with babies.
Score a point for baby.
Mia loves being a big sister. At 2 years old and having 2 baby sisters it wouldn't be unexpected for her to be jealous and act out, but instead she loves the babies so much sometimes we worry she is going to smother them with hugs. Often when Josh and I are busy doing something, the babies will start fussing and we'll hear Mia start singing to them or "reading" them a story. When the babies stop crying she yells, "I did it!"
The other day I had Zoey sitting up using my legs to balance her so Mia saw this as an opportunity to come give her a hug. It was so cute. Zoey loved it. In fact, whenever Mia is nearby the babies watch her and smile, especially if Mia looks at them or talks to them.
Last night Kenzie had one of those blowouts that required a bath. Zoey was sleeping downstairs and I went up stairs to give Kenzie a bath. Mia came up to help and when we were done I laid Kenzie down in the middle of my bed while I changed my wet shirt. Mia climbed up and laid down right next to Kenzie and said softly, "I like you baby." It's moments like these that make my heart melt.
We are unbelievably lucky with all three of our girls. My mom once told me that she loves her family so much that her heart hurts. It sounds strange, but it's true. There are times I look at my daughters and my heart fills with so much love it feels like it may burst. You know the feeling I'm talking about?I will never be able to tell them how much I love them and they won't understand until they have their own children, but I hope they always feel loved.
I worry that there are a lot of kids who are missing that feeling. School shootings/stabbings, bullying, suicides, kids hurting other kids, all these terrible things make me think they must not feel loved to act this way.
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I don't kids and I've listened to the Frozen soundtrack, so I can only image the pain this man has been going through...
(PS. Anyone who knows me knows that is a blatant lie. I
love the soundtrack. There. I feel better.)
YouTube Description:We're fed up with "Frozen"!!Written by Scott S. Kramer, Joshua Elson, Tovah Kramer, and Molly Elson.Performed by Joshua Elson and made with 100% love for everyone involved in making such a great animated film! We're actually big fans!
Bravo! Job well done.
Look at these two, they only seem to know one move. Two moves if you count the bow. The best part is when the one knocks herself down while bowing.
Oh, Judo expertise is not that important to you? Here's a better reason not to have kids
I believe this belongs in the parenting blog...mainly because this woman's parents FAILED her. This "first world problem" isn't really that devastating. You'd think this young woman was coping with the loss of a sibling, or maybe reacting to her puppy getting run over; instead, she is dealing with the "tragedy" of a broken windshield. Ma'am- you should expand your horizons and realize just how gravy your life must be- if this is the biggest tragedy you've ever encountered, and this is how you cope, your mom and dad didn't do you justice when opening your eyes to the REAL world around you. BTW- the "special receptacle" comment is the most glorious moment.
I can only imagine her horror when she finally watches the video...
YouTube Description: Frozen Let It Go (bombed by dad)
Love the grand finale. :)
The twins are about 5 1/2 months old now and the doctor said we can start giving them baby food at 6 months. So it's time for me to get to work.
I made all of Mia's baby food. The only time I didn't make it was when we were traveling because the store bought stuff didn't need to be refrigerated and they sealed better so we didn't have to worry about them spilling all over the place.
I feel better making baby food because I know it's better for the babies. There are no preservatives and just like for you and me eating fresh is best. I know many people think it's too much work to make their own baby food, but I'm here to tell you it's really not.
Here are a couple tips I used when making baby food the first time around while working full time.
With stage one foods I always mixed the cereal, fruits and veggies with breast milk to give it that familiar taste and to make it more runny.
The doctors suggest starting with cereal then moving on to fruits and veggies. I'm a big advocate for giving babies veggies before fruits because I know from experience once babies taste that nice sweet flavor of fruit it's harder to get them to eat veggies. Breast milk is sweet so that's another benefit to mixing it with veggies.
Homemade baby food is good in the freezer for about a month. Most fruits and veggies do well in the freezer...avocados don't. If you are giving your baby avocado make it one serving at a time. It's easy to make it at stage three because you basically just have to mash it up and they'll eat more of it.
Save high allergy foods for later like strawberries, besides being a high allergy food they also have those little seeds that believe it or not could make your baby choke. Steer clear of raspberries until later on too.
Here's some baby food recipes when you're ready to blend some flavors together.
I'd love so see some of your homemade baby food tips and recipes. I will post recipes as I make them as well. If I have an assistant perhaps I will do a video of my bulk baby food day.
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Having a sister 6 years older than I growing up meant that we got into a lot of fights. By 6 years old, she was used to being the only one...so when I came along, she wasn't happy. And still isn't...but that's a whole different story...
Anyway - now that I'm a parent of a daughter and two sons (twins) that are less than 2 years apart I thought this was kinda funny/cool. To me, one of the best parts of being a parent of multiple kids is seeing how the kids interact with each other. Our boys' "big sister" does a great job watching out for them...and even fighting sometimes, but nothing major. (But then again they are only 4 and 2 1/2 so maybe I shouldn't count my chickens before they hatch!)
Mom, Dad wonder how your college student is doing? No need to call just watch the news.
But all is not lost. I heard he's acing his ceramics class.
But wait!! Here is a much better reason not to have kids
Babies are crazy cute regardless of what they're doing. Sooooo, let's feed 'em lemons :) Roll the tape...


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This toddler-friendly recipe makes enough for parents to enjoy too. Jazz up the adults' bowls with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and shredded Cheddar cheese.
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Vegetable Bolognese Pizza
When you just need to get dinner on the table, this is the pizza to make. Our Bolognese sauce has a "meaty" texture, but is vegetarian. Check the label on your mozzarella if you're serving vegetarians; some mozzarella cheese contains rennet.
Mexican Pizza
All the flavours you love in Mexican fast food on a pizza crust instead of a tortilla. If you have a pizza paddle, this is the time to use it! It makes transferring the assembled pizza to the oven rack a cinch.
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Cranberries and Sliced Almonds
Sweet potatoes are a great source of Vitamins A and C, and make a great substitute for white potatoes in many recipes, including potato salad. Roasting them brings out their sweetness.
Easy Roasted Green Beans with Balsamic Vinegar and Goat Cheese
Roasting beans brings out more flavour than boiling them. Making a roast for a crowd? Throw these beans in the oven after the roast comes out and is resting before carving; the roast and the veg will be ready to eat at the same time.
Roasted Cauliflower with French Vinaigrette
Your turn to host the big holiday meal and you're tired of the same old sides? Try this easy cauliflower side dish, large enough for a crowd, but requiring very little prep.
Tomato Basil Pizzettes
These mini pizzas are sure to be a hit with your toddler. If your toddler likes cooked broccoli, peas or spinach, add them before baking.
Wholesome Chicken Carrot and Brown Rice Puree
If you're making chicken breasts for the entire family, throw an extra one on to use in this pureed baby food. Alternatively, you can use leftover roast chicken or poached chicken breast. Chicken is often one of the first meats recommended for babies' diets, as it is easily digested.
Smooth Sweet Potato Soup
A warm lunch that's easy to make for baby, and mom can enjoy some too! Cinnamon is a good "starter spice" for babies. Store leftovers in the refrigerator or freeze in ice cube trays for easy portioning later on.
Silky Quinoa and Squash
Make quinoa for supper and pull out 1 cup of it to make this dinner for baby. Quinoa is an ancient grain that is high in protein. Store leftovers in individual portion sizes for use in the following days; freezing it in ice cube trays makes for easy portioning later on. Don't give up if your child doesn't seem to like quinoa, or any other specific food- you need to expose children to a new flavour up to ten times before they take to it.


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Abominable Winter Ale - Hopworks Urban Brewery
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Ratings: 220 | Reviews: 101 | Show All Ratings:
3.89/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: red. Slightly hazy. Medium, foamy head. Thick, persistent lacing.
S: slight malt. Low hop aroma (my can is 6 months old though). Sweet.
T: well balanced between sweet and dry. Bready. Malty. Alcohol (not too much). Medium bitterness at the end
M: medium carbonation. Medium body. Smooth.
O: this is a good imperial red ale. Will buy again.
Serving type: can
04-16-2014 03:09:57 | More by jellikit
3.96/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A thanks to the creator of the canquest, woodychandler, for this beer. Poured from a 16 oz. can. Has a cloudy, medium brown color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is of malts, spices, some sweetness. Taste is good, malty, spicey, a touch of hops, balanced and flavorful. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is a high quality beer.
Serving type: can
02-27-2014 00:06:22 | More by tone77
4.01/5 rDev -2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A-Clear ruby orange, some carbonation, two finger head with some lacing.
S-Caramel, nice malt, earthy hops, pine, grass.
T-Similar to the nose, caramel and earthy. Nice hop presence and some bitterness.
M-Medium bodied, nice carbonation.
O-Not a traditional winter ale, more hoppy than spicy, but well balanced. Just a solid Red Ale.
Serving type: bottle
02-13-2014 00:44:45 | More by rlee1390
Alberta (Canada)
3.79/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a bottle like the one pictured here into an American pub glass. A "winter ale" according to the label but no other style info is given. This brew is a dark orange amber to light brown color, with a pretty pungent grapefruit/orange rind aroma from C-hops ... Cool, was not expecting that degree of citrus and pine on the nose. There is a dark malt undercurrent as well, with butterscotch, faint molasses, and dark fruit. Nice aroma that recalls a red IPA albeit rather less aggressive than some of these beers. Taste closely mirrors the nose, featuring a decent blast of orange oil, grapefruit flesh and rind, hemp resin, and spicy menthol coupled with brown sugar, dried apricots, and raisins. Not particularly toasty or roasted. Somewhat thicker than many red ales I've had, coats the mouth, leaving an oily residue that causes the IBUs to accumulate a bit as you go ... Again, very nice. The alcohol is almost completely hidden. Low to moderate carbonation and does finish more crisp and clean than expected. I've had a few scrumptious red ales lately and this one holds its own.
Serving type: bottle
02-03-2014 01:03:23 | More by CalgaryFMC
3.95/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Seriously sparkly in the mouth. Yipes! Try a big gulp of this. Attractive dark coppery amber color in the Ciney snifter. Lovely warm malty taste to start, with the carbonation giving it a sharp edge right off. Something like roasted parsnips and winter squash with that slightly sweet vegetable flavor.
The hops are fairly subdued. Just a touch of hop flavors, though this finishes with a fair amount of bitterness. More woody and yam tasting roasted malt flavors. This is definitely on the sharp side, but if you like a fizzier beer it's quite pleasing. Well balanced, and a different sort of winter seasonal. From the 16 oz can purchased at Bottleworks in Seattle.
Serving type: can
01-10-2014 06:51:16 | More by mactrail
4.46/5 rDev +9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Many thanks, big ups and major props to msubulldog25 for having sent this to me in furtherance of The CANQuest (TM)!
From the CAN: "Hopworks Urban Brewery [-] Abominable Winter Ale [-] Arr-R-Ganic"; "Illustration of Mr. Yeti by Martin Ontiveras (www.martinhead.com)"; "Certified Organic by Oregon TILTN"; "Certified Carbon Neutral"; "Drink Responsibly"; "Think-Drink-Smile-Recycle."; "World Class Beer, Sustainably"; "Aaarganic!".
Aaarrgh! The Crack! unleashed Mr. Yeti and I was not entirely ready for him to make his presence known. Drastic action was needed and so I employed an inverted Glug which resulted in a pseudo-cascade and him becoming even angrier. It was like the old adage of not being able to put the Genie back in the bottle, but here, I could not get Mr. Yeti back in the CAN! Ooh, I'm so frightened. The graphics on the CAN are MUCH better than what is pictured on the bottle and I am keeping this one for my own small CAN collection. Being a glutton for punishment, I CANtinued to empty the CAN, causing both a roaring noise and the formation of a finger of rocky, tawny head with undying retention. What have I done?!? Color was a slightly-hazy copper (SRM = > 17, < 22) and I could see Mr. Yeti peering out at me from within its depths. The nose was redolent with minty, evergreen hops, indicative of his living environment and I have to admit, my mouth began to water. Mouthfeel was medium, but cool and dry, endorsed by Marshall McLuhan, who believed that beer and television are a cool medium. Actually, my beer seemed colder than usual and my throat began to CANstrict from its icy temperatures. Mr. Yeti was doing me no favors. Seriously, though, it had a really cool, minty flavor and I was really digging this one. Finish was like good rye whiskey, smooth, cool and dry. Inhalation was like smoking a menthol cigarette. Phew. The extreme finish even produced a caramel sweetness and I was left with a lot of nice lacing in my glass.
Serving type: can
01-08-2014 00:12:14 | More by woodychandler
4.21/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Got this can as an extra in a trade. Deep amber colored body with a nice one finger off white head. Attractive beer that is made moreso by a solid piney nose. Strong hop punch on the front end with enough malt balance to be very drinkable. The abv doesn't appear until once you're finished and it "hits" you. Very well balanced and easily drinkable beer with plenty of hops to satisfy but enough balance to be a "winter" beer.
Serving type: can
12-09-2013 14:57:17 | More by PHBoiler
4.14/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bomber to tulip glass
A: clear amber color with about a 2 finger off white head with fair retention. Leaves sheet lacing.
S: Big citrus aromas, grapefruit and orange mostly. Hints of caramel and spice, too.
T: begins with big citrus flavors upfront with a medium amount of bitterness, finish is mostly caramel/malt. Quite pleasing.
M: very smooth. Medium carbonation, with a slightly dry finish.
O: HUB with another quality beer. $4-$5/bomber is a great deal. Will seek out again.
Serving type: bottle
12-07-2013 04:31:14 | More by South2NW
North Carolina
4.13/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pint can received as an extra in a trade from bfg75, thanks!
Pours a dark red color with a nice inch thick white head. The smell is mildly hoppy...but also a tad malty. not too big though. Taste is a good balance between hops and malts of a typical amber, but way more hoppy than normal. Its very good and i definitely get cascade hops mainly. Good drinkability...medium bodied with medium carbonation.
Overall just a real enjoyable hoppy red ale right here. Recommended!
Serving type: can
11-20-2013 22:41:42 | More by Axnjxn
3.9/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Appearance- Pours up an okay amount of head which seems to have a little bit of retention. The head is an off-white/very light beige while the body is a dark amber which appears as a medium amber when held up to the light. The body is translucent. A good amount of lacing (mostly sheeting) has already been left behind.
Nose- It's no surprise that the aroma is warm and inviting with the big C's in use. Very heavy citrus- lots of orange and grapefruit (lesser notes of lemon). A bit of inviting mustiness mixed with nectar, floral scents, light honey and caramel. Tiny bits of matchstick. The first time I had this beer, I thought it was an IPA in the mold of Lagunitas Sucks. Swirling shows a lot of grapefruit and matchstick.
Taste- Shows a lot more pine and resin that I remember but it is well rounded. There is matchstick and grapefruit (and more pine and resin) on the finish as well. I remembered it to be juicier but that may have been because of the association I had made with it and Lagunitas Sucks. It is slightly juicy and the citrus (orange and lemon) aspects of the nose do make themselves known after a while. While it might not be that complex, the balance and integration are incredible. It doesn't hurt that the freshness lends everything a well rounded quality. Enough malt bill (mostly caramel) to counteract the (sometimes) rowdy hops. A good beer that I, unfortunately, remember as being better. Pretty much a red IPA when it's fresh but I can see it holding up even after the hops begin to degrade (at least, that's how I remember last year's). Some spiciness from the hops on the finish.
Mouthfeel- A little less than medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation. Normally, I would consider it too much but it works well with the vibrant hops and slight spice.
Drinkability- Very accessible for 70 IBUs. No heat. Reasonable price of 9-10 bucks for 4 pack of tall cans. I'm sure I'll get it again.
Overall- More than above average to good beer. My review might have been more glowing but I seem to have built this beer up in my mind. Definitely worth a try. Tastes great straight from the can as well.
Serving type: can
11-14-2013 03:31:30 | More by artoolemomo
4.05/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: Deep, clear mahogany red with a fluffy off-white head and good lacing.
A: Big grapefruit, citrus rind, pine, and spicey hop notes as well as a caramel/bisciut malt backbone and some roasted notes. Very clean yeast profile.
T: Surprisingly smooth bitterness up front, followed by grapefruit rind, pine, and slightly resiny hop notes with a biscuit and caramel malt balance. Moderate carbonation and a smooth body lead into a clean finish.
Overall, a very tasty brew, but not what one would usually expect out of a winter ale. Much closer to a heavily hopped Northwest Red Ale, or a heavily hopped imperial german alt. With that in mind, this brew is definitely worth a try, especially for you hopheads.
Serving type: on-tap
10-25-2013 00:21:31 | More by Siriusfisherman
British Columbia (Canada)
3.73/5 rDev -8.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
650ml bottle, $5.99 + deposit at BC Liquor Store at 8th and Cambie, Vancouver.
A: warm golden brown with about a finger of head and good retention.
S: grapefruit and other citrus, plus a more general fruitiness. Some sweetness.
T: grapefruit, malt, moderate but not overwhelming bitterness.
Based on the name, I was expecting a winter warmer. I see the it's listed on here as an American amber / red ale, which is definitely more accurate. I think I need a beeradvocate.com app so I can check out beer info from the liquor store before I make my purchases! This wasn't bad, but it certainly wasn't what I wanted.
Would I get it again? I wouldn't seek it out, but I definitely wouldn't turn it down either.
Serving type: bottle
06-21-2013 00:21:09 | More by souvenirs
4.01/5 rDev -2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
16 oz can, has a confusing date on the bottom along with "Happy 2013!" which is nice, so presumably this was canned sometime in 2013. Poured into a pint glass.
A- Pours a hazy amber copper color, topped with an inch of creamy off-white head, leaves nice lacing.
S- Lots of citrusy, piney, floral hops, some fruit, caramel malt.
T- Nice amount of citrus, mostly orange but also some grapefruit, some pine. Towards the finish a lot of caramel and bready malt takes over, with a mildly bitter, grassy finish.
M- Medium-bodied, smooth feel, good carbonation.
O- A solid hoppy red ale, worth checking out.
Serving type: can
03-24-2013 21:39:08 | More by WillCarrera
3.33/5 rDev -18.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Thanks to bfg75 for this bottle as an extra, which has since been resting in the fridge to slow it down. 22 oz. bottle split with my wife while watching my first Twins spring training game of the year. Yippee!
Pour is clear copperish red, & clean & clear as a whistle. Nose is nice floral, grapefruit, dash of sweetness, but one has to get out the shovel to dig much up.
Abominable Winter Ale could be renamed Abominable Biscuit Beer. Huge malty biscuitness jumps out of the woods & ambushes the palate; there's certainly plenty of hops, but the breadiness is ascendant. Hops kick in underneath the falling biscuit as bitter, mild grapefruit, but much more in the mouthfeel, which is very slick & neat. High point of the beer, though it's certainly easy to drink.
Eh. Just to the right of the middle of the road, this is a nice, inoffensive beer that's easy on the palate but without much in the way of character. Pretty good beer.
Serving type: bottle
03-16-2013 01:54:18 | More by maximum12
3.55/5 rDev -13.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Thanks to VoodooImpStout for sharing this one at jmgrub's birthday tasting.
Pours a clear dark orange with a foamy beige head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Small dots of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, caramel, and herbal hop aromas. Taste is much the same with a herbal hop flavor on the finish. There is a medium amount of hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer that is drinkable but smells better than it tastes in my opinion.
Serving type: bottle
02-26-2013 03:06:24 | More by UCLABrewN84
4.39/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Tall boy can served cold into an imperial pint glass. 70 IBU, 17 Plato.
Abominable Winter Ale is a slightly hazy amber red color with thick off-white head. It has good retention and leaves some nice lacing behind.
Aroma is nice and hoppy with a sweet fruity character. Fresh citrus and candied ginger come through.
Flavor is plenty hoppy but, at the same time, more malty than expected. It has a fair dose of bitterness from the hops but the big malt bill goes a long way towards balancing it. Bready with a hint of rye malt and a big citrusy, resiney hop profile.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied and nicely carbonated.
Overall a very good hoppy amber rye winter (and whatever else you want it to be) ale.
Serving type: can
02-24-2013 00:45:58 | More by GilGarp
4/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22 ounce bottle into tulip glass, no bottle dating. Pours crystal clear reddish copper color with a nice 1-2 finger dense cream colored head with great retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Spotty soapy lacing clings on the glass. Aromas of big grapefruit, orange rind, orange zest, pineapple, pine, caramel, floral, grass, bread, honey, and hop earthiness. Very nice aromas with good balance and complexity of hop notes; with a great hop/malt balance. Taste of big grapefruit, orange zest, pineapple, pine, orange rind, caramel, floral, grass, honey, bread, and light earthy pine spiciness. Fair amount of pine bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of citrus, pineapple, pine, caramel, honey, bread, floral, grass, and light earthy pine spiciness on the finish for a good bit. Damn nice balance and complexity of hop flavor; with a great hop/malt balance; and zero cloying flavors present after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a moderately creamy and sticky mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with hardly any warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a damn nice red ale. Very nice balance and complexity of hop flavor with great malt balance; and dangerously easy to sip on. A very enjoyable offering.
Serving type: bottle
02-23-2013 06:48:19 | More by superspak
3.89/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22oz bottle served cold in pint glass. Beer pours a deep orange amber with nearly no head. Bonus points for the painted label on the bottle with Mr. Yeti. Slight citrus hop aroma.
Flavor is big on C-hops. This is the amber of IPAs. A little darker and there would be nothing between this and a CDA. At 7.3% it rationalizes the "winter ale" monicker, but the folks at Hopworks seem to be saying "It's Winter, you should be drinking hoppy beer. Just like every other time of the year."
Serving type: bottle
01-26-2013 01:56:31 | More by hreb
4.08/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: Pours a clear copper/brown color with a small tan head, about one finger in height. Not much retention that reduces to a very thin cap on top. Streaky lacing down the glass.
S: Nice aroma, a combination of light grapefruit and orange with some floral notes. Lots of sweet caramel and bready malt on the backend.
T: Nice amber ale, with a nice combination of light tropical fruits, grass, and floral hops. More caramel and light toffee.
M: Medium to full bodied for an amber/red. Moderate carbonation.
O: A solid beer, like that it comes out in the winter, sorta like Celebration, but just a shade below.
Serving type: can
01-25-2013 04:22:05 | More by mdaschaf
4.04/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.25
16oz tall boy can into New Belgium .47 L globe (both measures are one pint!)
A- Clear mahogany amber with some rust orange where the light shines through. Three finger creamy orange head with staying power. 4.25
S- Fresh hops and ethanol enter the nose first. Orange and grassiness make up the hop profile, which is highlighted over a toasty malt backbone. Not a super strong-smelling winter beer. 3.25
T- Delightful. Some understated spices bring the sweet toffee and strong dark malts to life while tropical fruits lighten the saccharine taste. The fresh-cut grass and grain alcohol from the aroma is almost completely covered by robust flavors. 4.5
M- Very syrupy from start to finish. Thick in the mouth with pretty light carbonation and some hop bite. A veneer is left on the inside of the mouth, especially on the roof, creating thirst for another drink or preferably an intermittent slurp of water. 3
O- Yummy winter ale. The smell is not great, but do we sit around sniffing our beers? No, we drink them (unless of course we are writing a review), and this one tastes like a campfire on a cold night. 4.25
Serving type: can
01-21-2013 06:45:15 | More by sam_bliss
British Columbia (Canada)
4.3/5 rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from a 650ml bottle. It's still winter last time we checked, so this arrived right on time. The nose is an amazingly enticing combination of citrus and sweet malt. Great hops/malt balance. The taste definitely delivers a similar experience, but with so much more complexity. There's plenty of sweet fruit, marmalade zing, ripe melons and a nice roundness to the malt. But a since so much of the fruit blast comes as a result of the hops, there's also a good clean, drying finish that saves this from being overly sweet. Hard to categorize this beer, except to say that it's delicious and is one of the better winter brews we've tried this year.
Serving type: bottle
01-21-2013 03:02:11 | More by CookstLiquor
4/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours hazy rusty brown with a small white head with just a touch of retention and lacing.
Smells like candied citrus with a good dose of pine as well.
Lots of that candied grapefruit up front in the flavor. A little bit of a bready sweetness in the middle. Finishes balanced with some pine resin to go along with the continued citrus presence.
Medium bodied and a bit sticky. Solid carbonation levels.
I would call this more of a DIPA or hoppy amber rather than a winter as I don't pick up many spices, but it's still a solid beer.
Serving type: bottle
01-14-2013 15:29:33 | More by jmarsh123
British Columbia (Canada)
3.83/5 rDev -6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A; transparent, amber with orange hints
S: nice citrus rind, fresh, not over-powering; can't detect any maltiness
T: very well balanced, rich full fresh maltiness; hint of bitterness in the finish; no big flavours but a very pleasant richness. Not overly complex or developing.
M: full-bodied
O: a solid cohesive likeable flavour that makes me want another sip ... but wishes it developed into something more.
Serving type: bottle
01-07-2013 02:42:21 | More by EspressoGuy
4/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from 16oz tall can into a pint glass.
Appearance: medium red-orange hue with a haze-free body and a moderate effervescence. Head is a finger of pillowy light-tan/ivory foam with a hint of a reddish cast. Quite good.
Smell: clean citrusy hop nose with a base of lightly caramelly malt. I like the composition here; hops are fresh and malt is free of biscuity aroma.
Taste: hoppy flavor with citrusy and lightly piney/resiny character. Malt is somewhat caramelly and somewhat bready with that definite crystal malt flavor. A good execution of a hoppy red!
Mouthfeel: medium body with a very good carbonation and a concomitant creaminess. I like it.
Overall: a very good amber ale indeed. I'm usually not too keen on the style, but this beer is tasty and executed well, and I'd have it again in a pinch.
Serving type: can
01-05-2013 03:11:26 | More by flagmantho
4.1/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured into a Seattle Beer Week pint glass. Pours a medium copper amber with a healthy two finger light tan head with good retention and lots of lacing. Aroma of citrus and pine hops, caramel malt and light stone fruit juice. Flavor a nice blend of caramel malt and aromatic citrus and pine hops, finishing with pine hops, malt and a hint of cinnamon. Medium bodied with light creaminess. A very nicely made hops forward amber ale approaching an IPA, with good flavorful malt support and a light touch of seasonal spice. Well done.
Serving type: can
01-04-2013 03:27:48 | More by LiquidAmber
Abominable Winter Ale from Hopworks Urban Brewery
91 out of 100 based on 220 ratings.


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text: The final few weeks of summer are upon us, and we're all trying to squeeze every last sun-drenched moment out of the old gal.Even Caroline Fennessy Campion, Glamour magazine editor (who's done stints at Saveur and GQ) and food blogger (Devil & Egg), is seizing the season. We asked her to share a family dinner idea and she came back with a meal that just screams "gone fishin'."It's a perfect weeknight dish because the fish cooks quickly and the salsa can be whipped up ahead of time or in minutes. My family also likes the DIY style of this meal. We can each make our tacos the way we like them and I can pat myself on the back for a quick and pretty healthful dinner that's sweet, tart, crispy, tangy, creamy, and delicious.Fish Tacos with Pineapple SalsaServes fourIngredientsFor the fish1½ lb. of mahi mahi fillets (or any other firm-fleshed white fish, or wild salmon)1 tbsp. ground cumin2 tsp. chili powderKosher saltGround white pepper (or freshly ground black pepper, but white pepper is recommended with fish)Grapeseed oil8 sm. flour or corn tortillasFor the salsa1 pineapple cut into smallish chunks1 jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped 1 sm. red onion, finely choppedZest and juice of ½ lime ¼ c. champagne vinegar ½ c. grapeseed oil (or canola oil)Kosher saltGround white pepperFor the yogurt sauce1 c. Greek yogurt (2 percent or whole milk is best) Juice of ½ lime2 tbsp. water1. In one bowl, combine yogurt and lime juice. Drizzle in water to thin out the sauce, then let it sit while you prepare the fish and salsa.2. In another bowl, combine pineapple, jalapeno, onion, and lime zest. Drizzle vinegar on top. Then add oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Combine and set aside.3. Cut fish fillets into pieces about the size of a deck of cards. Gently rub both sides with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Set aside.4. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. When the skillet is hot (about 5 minutes), add enough grapeseed oil to lightly coat the pan. Swirl around and then place half the fish in the pan, making sure not to splatter the oil. Arrange the fillets so they don't touch each other.5. Press fillets gently with a spatula to sear them (lower the heat a bit if the pan seems too hot). When one side is a golden color (about 4 minutes) flip and cook the other side. Press again and continue to cook until fish is no longer opaque in the middle (2 to 3 minutes more).6. Remove fish from pan and place on a large platter. Cover lightly with foil to keep warm. Add more oil to the skillet and cook the remaining fish, keeping the skillet hot enough to sear it.7. Lightly toast tortillas in a toaster oven or skillet while making the fish. Tip: You can keep them warm by wrapping them in moist paper towels and aluminum foil.8. Serve fish with warm tortillas, salsa, and yogurt sauce. You can also serve sliced tomatoes (heirlooms or Sun Golds sprinkled with sea salt are especially nice), sliced avocado, and lime wedges.For more mealtime inspiration, go to devilandegg.com.Storytelling Tips from a ProYour little sleepyhead's ritual includes reading his favorite book — over and over and over. So you don't doze off, we asked comedian, improviser, and writer Adam Rubin (Those Darn Squirrels and Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door) to count down his top ten ways to make story time less mind-numbing.Photo: Courtesy of Devil & Egg


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Prepare for winter weather Winter Weather Awareness Week is Oct. 21-25.
The National Weather Service and the South Dakota Division of Emergency Management provides the following information for the people of South Dakota to prepare for the season ahead.
Your home and winter safety
Have a battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio or commercial radio to receive vital emergency information, along with a flashlight with extra batteries. Keep extra water and non-perishable food that will provide quick energy and requires no cooking on hand. Examples include tuna, granola bars and peanut butter.
Be sure to have first aid supplies handy. Have your furnace checked and serviced to ensure that it is and will continue to operate properly. This will offer protection from harmful affects of carbon monoxide. If your furnace fails, have an alternate heat source available. Be sure to allow proper ventilation and place it in a safe place away from flammable objects.
If you must go outside
Avoid overexertion. Cold weather itself, without any physical exertion, puts an extra strain on the heart. If you add to this the strain of heavy physical activity such as shoveling snow, pushing an automobile or even walking too fast or too far, you risk damaging your body.
Dress warmly in loose-fitting, layered, light-weight clothing. Outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Wear a hat.
Protect your face and cover your mouth to protect your lungs from very cold air. Wear mittens instead of gloves � they allow your fingers to move freely in contact with one another and will keep your hands much warmer.
Watch for frostbite and other symptoms of cold-weather exposure. Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, tip of the nose or ear lobes. If such symptoms are detected, get medical attention immediately Do not rub with snow or ice � this does not help the condition and in fact will make it worse.
The best treatment for frostbite is the rewarming of the affected tissue.
Avoid alcoholic beverages. Alcohol causes the body to lose its heat more rapidly � even though one may feel warmer after drinking alcoholic beverages.
Keep yourself and your clothes dry. Change wet socks and all other wet clothing as quickly as possible to prevent loss of body heat. Wet clothing loses all of its insulating value and transmits heat rapidly.
Signs of cold
weather exposure
When the body begins to lose heat faster than it can produce it, a condition call hypothermia begins to develop. The symptoms become very apparent, and include:
* Uncontrollable shivering
* Vague, slow, slurred speech
* Memory lapses; incoherence
* Immobile, fumbling hands
* Frequent stumbling; lurching gait
* Drowsiness
* Apparent exhaustion; inability to get up after rest.
If a person shows any signs of overexposure to cold or wet and windy weather, take the following measures � even if the person claims to be in no difficulty. Often the person will not realize the seriousness of the situation.
* Get the person into dry clothing and into a warm bed or sleeping bag with a "hot" water bottle (which should actually be only warm to the touch, not hot), warm towels, heating pad, or some other such heat source.
* Concentrate heat on the trunk of the body first � that is, the shoulders, chest and stomach.
* Keep the head low and the feet up to get warm blood circulating to the head.
* Give the person warm drinks.
* Never give the person alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers or pain relievers. They only slow down body processes even more.
* Keep the person quiet. Do not jostle, massage or rub.
* If symptoms are extreme, call for professional medical assistance immediately.
Your car and winter safety
Carry a safety kit with you when you drive in the winter time. The kit can include blankets/sleeping bags, flashlight with extra batteries, matches and candles, shovel, paper towels, first-aid kit, knife, high-calorie non-perishable food, extra clothing to keep dry, sand or kitty litter for traction, shovel, windshield scraper and brush, booster cables, tool kit, cell phone and a pole and a bright piece of cloth to tie to it if you have no antenna.
Fully check and winterize your vehicle before the winter season begins.
Keep your gas tank near full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. Try not to travel alone and let others know your timetable and primary and alternate routes.
If a blizzard traps you in your car, don't panic. Stay in the vehicle. Do not attempt to walk in a blizzard. Disorientation comes quickly in blowing and drifting snow. Being lost in open country during a blizzard is extremely dangerous. You are more likely to be found in your car and will at least be sheltered there.
Avoid overexertion and exposure. Exertions from attempting to push your car, shoveling heavy drifts and performing other difficult chores during strong winds, blinding snow and bitter cold may cause a heart attack � even for persons in apparently good physical condition.
Beware of carbon monoxide. Run the engine, heater or catalytic heater sparingly and only with a window rolled down for ventilation. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Keep a down-wind window slightly open for fresh air. Freezing rain, wet snow and wind-driven snow can completely seal the passenger compartment.
Exercise by clapping hands and moving arms and leg vigorously from time to time, and do not stay in one position for long. But don't overdo it. Exercise warms you but it also increases heat loss.
Take turns keeping watch. If more than one person is in the car, don't all sleep at the same time. If alone, stay awake as long as possible.
Tie a bright cloth to the antenna and raise it high so rescuers can find you. Also turn on the dome light at night to make your car more visible to working crews.
Winter weather terms
* Winter storm watch � Adverse winter weather is possible in the watch area.
* Winter storm warning � Adverse winter weather will occur in the warning area.
* Blizzard � The following conditions are expected to prevail for a period of three hours or longer: sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 mph or greater; and considerable falling and/or blowing snow (frequently reducing visibilities to less than 1/4 mile).
* Wind chill warning � Issued when wind chills range from 70 below zero in an especially cold winter to 50 below in a "normal" winter. At minimum, a 10 mph wind should be occurring or forecast.
* Wind child advisory � Issued when wind chills are expected to 35 below zero or colder. However, one may be issued early or late in the season
for wind chills from 20 below to 35 below.


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Christmas message from Worcestershire County Council (From Redditch Advertiser)
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Christmas message from Worcestershire County Council
8:30am Wednesday 25th December 2013 in Local
A CHRISTMAS message from Gordon Yarranton, chairman of Worcestreshire County Council
"I should like to take this opportunity to extend warm seasonal greetings to everyone across Worcestershire.
"At this time, thoughts naturally turn towards time spent with family and friends and all that the festive season brings, but we should also take a little time to think of those who are less fortunate, and for whom this time of year will not be so enjoyable.
"My time as chairman has allowed me to witness first-hand the efforts made by people from all walks of life to strengthen and engage with their community and their tireless commitment to improving life for everyone in whatever way they can gives me a sense of pride about our county and, for several people across Worcestershire, their tireless work was recognised with the award of a British Empire Medal.
"I should also like to mention at this time those who will be working over the holiday period and to extend warm wishes and thanks for their sacrifice. It has been another difficult year for our service men and women and my thoughts are with them and their families as they continue to demonstrate remarkable courage and devotion to the service of our country.
"May I close by wishing each and every one of you a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous and healthy new year."
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Guardian Angels: Family tells story of becoming guardians of cousin's daughterFERGUS FALLS, Minn. - In late 2008, young Katie Minge was on Lori Viger's mind and heart. Katie's mom, Shelly Minge, a longtime friend of Lori's, had battled cancer for years. Now Katie's dad, Bob Minge, a cousin of Lori's husband, Don Viger, had been diagnosed with cancer, too.
By: Sherri Richards, INFORUM
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - In late 2008, young Katie Minge was on Lori Viger's mind and heart.
Katie's mom, Shelly Minge, a longtime friend of Lori's, had battled cancer for years. Now Katie's dad, Bob Minge, a cousin of Lori's husband, Don Viger, had been diagnosed with cancer, too.
Lori asked Don, "Would you ever consider taking Katie in?"
It was a weighty question. Lori wanted her to stay with family, and felt like there was room for one more. But the couple already had four children, all older than Katie.
While there was no answer that day, the question planted a seed in the Vigers. So, not long after, when Bob called Don and asked the same thing, it wasn't out of the blue.
"I think it's God's hand at work," Lori says.
Bob and Don grew up together, and Lori knew Shelly from her church growing up. They spent holidays together – Fourth of July at a relative's lake cabin, Mother's Day and Father's Day with extended family – but weren't particularly close.
Each couple had questions for the other. The Minges worried about marriage stability. It was important to them that Katie be confirmed in their Missouri Synod Lutheran church.
The Vigers wondered what expectations the Minges had for Katie's education. They asked about dreams and wishes for her life.
"We wanted a feel for the big decisions," Don says.
"It's such an honor, but a huge responsibility, carrying out somebody's wishes," Lori says.
Often, agreeing to such a request is a hypothetical discussion based on the improbable. Not for the Vigers.
"It was probably very likely and we knew that," Lori says.
Even still, "You never think it will come to fruition," Don says.
Bob died in April 2009. His death was particularly hard on Katie, then 9, Don says. Shelly's longtime illness meant Bob had provided much of her day-to-day care.
"That's all Katie knew growing up, her mom was sick," he says.
Shelly continued to rebound and regress. In 2011, shortly after the Vigers' oldest child and only daughter married, her health took a turn for the worse.
At that time, Katie would stay at different friends' houses. Lori felt they should step in, as the chosen guardians, but Katie wasn't comfortable with them yet.
Extended family members started to help out more, providing meals and washing clothes, Lori says.
Lori started organizing people to stay with Shelly and Katie at night, Don says.
In October 2011, Shelly entered a Hospice facility in Fergus Falls and Katie moved in with the Vigers.
Lori struggled to figure out her role then, she says, being a caregiver to Katie while Shelly was still alive.
"I didn't want to overstep my boundaries," Lori says.
She made sure Katie visited her mom every afternoon. But living at the Vigers' home south of Fergus Falls provided stability for Katie, and allowed her to get to know the family.
It also allowed for a more natural transition after Shelly's death Jan. 3, 2012.
On Feb. 14, 2012, a court hearing made the guardianship official. No one contested the Minges' choice.
More than a year later, Katie, now 13 and in seventh grade, seems at home with the Vigers.
While she doesn't call Lori and Don "Mom" and "Dad," she has referred to them that way, and told people that the Vigers' eighth- and ninth-grade sons are her brothers, Don and Lori say.
Kristi Wentworth, a cousin to Don and Bob who also lives in Fergus Falls, says Katie has bloomed since living with the Vigers.
"To those of us who sit and watch from a distance, it affirms she's in the right place. The right decisions were made," Wentworth says.
Katie plays soccer and cross-country skis. She's in choir and band. Don jokes she "exercises her thumbs," texting and listening to her iPod.
They've gone camping as a family, which Katie had never done. They also like to play cards, something she did with her parents a lot, she says.
Katie plans to volunteer at the local hospital. And she's started confirmation classes. The family alternates Sundays at the Minges' church and their Nazarene congregation.
"We always feel God will provide," Don says.
Wentworth says it was amazing how the community and entire family stepped up to help a girl orphaned by cancer, especially the Vigers. She describes them as "incredible" for opening their home and accepting Katie.
"They are just guardian angels. They have just been phenomenal," she says.
"She's just part of the family," Lori says of Katie.
Readers can reach Forum reporter Sherri Richards at (701) 241-5556.