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Some random thoughts for this offseason - random thoughts - most seem to point back to my disdain for our FO:
1. We don't have a single UFA worthy of the Franchise Tag. Why use it? We'll only wind up paying a solid player elite money. That's how you get into cap trouble in the first place.
2. The Vontae Davis trade is another terrible move - and we haven't even used the pick yet! The best that pick can be is the 53rd in the draft or thereabout. By the way, Davis has 3 picks, 5 passes defensed and 9 tackles in his last 2 games for the Colts. We don't have a CB on our roster that has ever had back to back games with picks in their careers...
3. It's sad to see all the debate over whether to bring Bush back or not. I like Reggie a lot and I want him on the roster next year. But the fact that this is even a discussion just highlights how pathetic we are at the skill positions.
4. Jake Long - are we sure that someone is going to offer him big money? Given his injury problems, lackluster play and overall ineptness the past 2 seasons why wouldn't we try to bring him back for like, say, $5 million a year? Seems to me the importance of the LT has diminished over the past few years given the athleticism at the QB position nowadays. If I sound like I am contradicting myself here I am. I want Long back - but at realistic money. Too many first round picks wasted on LTs the past 10 years of so - Wade, Carey, Long, Martin (if Long goes). You never get ahead by running on a treadmill every 4-5 years.
5. "We have picks and money" - LMFAO!!! So we have 2 extra picks on the first 3 rounds - woo hoo!!! Guaranteed they are going to be home runs right? NE seems to have this many picks every year and they only get it right SOME of the time. What has Ireland done to give us any hope that we will have a great draft? Taken Ordick instead of Dez "is your mom a prostitute" Bryant? Koa Mississippi instead of Gronkowski? Taken Pat White ahead of everyone we drafted before from rounds 2-7? Name one game-breaker (which the league is all about now) he's drafted since he's been here? Taken Jake Long over Matt Ryan? We had 4 picks in the first 3 rounds this year - we took Eggnoodle with the Marshall pick - we got good value, right? I don't need another poor draft to be satisfied that I think he sucks @ss.
6. Ryan Tannehill - Don't get me wrong, I am a fan. But he is still very raw. 3 rookie QBs led their teams to the playoffs this year. Granted, Luck and Griffin are very special players but let's not overlook the fact that Russell Wilson was a 3rd round pick and it's not like Seattle has a bunch of world beaters at the skill position on their rosters either. For me, jury is still out on RT - he's better than Henne, Beck, White, etc - but can he be the face of the franchise - I am hopeful and "half full" on this. However, I wish I was "completely full" as I am when I watch the other guys I mentioned.
7. Daniel Thomas - do we give up on this perpetually concussed, fumbling machine? Remember, we traded up to get this guy - he was going to be our "big back". For a "big back" he sure gets knocked into next week an awful lot.
Am I being too negative? It's hard to be objective given that we basically did the same as last year and our roster still is devoid of any "star power"...


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Here is the skinny from CNN Nov 10, 2011:
The facts: In 2009, both General Motors and Chrysler went into bankruptcy to restructure after receiving billions of dollars in federal loans.
As General Motors emerged from bankruptcy in July 2009, the U.S. Treasury took a 60.8% stake in the company in return for a $50 billion bailout. A trust established to fund health care benefits for UAW retirees -- not the UAW itself -- took a 17.5% stake. The Canadian government took a 12.5% stake, and unsecured bondholders were given a 10% share.
The trust fund came about as part of GM's restructuring. The UAW essentially agreed to shift responsibility for retiree health care costs away from GM to the union-controlled trust fund, consisting of company stock rather than cash.
Stock for the post-bankruptcy GM was available for public trading starting in November 2010. As of August, the U.S. Treasury still owned about a third of the shares, with the UAW fund owning about 12.8%, according to Fortune.
After Chrysler went into bankruptcy in 2009, a new Chrysler Group emerged, with Fiat owning a 20% stake in a deal brokered by the U.S. government, which took an 8% stake. A majority stake -- 55% -- was owned by a UAW retiree trust.
Fiat increased its stake over time, up to 53.5% by this July when it bought the last of the U.S. Treasury's shares. Union-controlled trust funds controlled 46%.
Verdict: Misleading. A UAW benefits fund -- not the union itself -- owns a part of GM. Another UAW benefit fund and Fiat took stakes in Chrysler, which -- like GM -- was on the verge of collapse.
The Tampa Bay Times Politifacts also debunks the notion the companies were handed to the UAW.
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Apple Cornmeal Upside Down Cake
This apple upside down cake today has been chosen for our bake along this week. Actually me, Joyce and Zoe just realised that the recipe that we are using from the Bon Appetit cookbook is a little different from the one that we found at the bonappetit.com earlier in regards to the flour amount, eggs, milk and slightly different steps of mixing but i hope that it turns out just as good as the one that the three of us are making from the book. It is a nice cake to eat with very soft and tender crumbs along with the baked caramelised apples. If you have not tried making any upside down cakes, try it someday and have a little fun flipping your pan over for some delicious treat.
Recipe ( from bon appetit Desserts book )
3/4 recipe in a 7 inch round pan
85gm butter, room temp divided 22gm and 63gm
84gm sugar for caramelising apple plus 80gm sugar for batter
94gm cake flour/ all purpose flour
23gm yellow cornmeal
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8tsp salt
1 medium size egg, mine about 52gm
3/8cup buttermilk
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 175C. Grease or spray your baking tin with 2 inch high sides with nonstick spray. Melt 22gms butter in a pan over medium high heat. Add 84gm sugar and stir until sugar melts and turns golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add apples and saute over medium heat until apples are just tender and coated with caramel, about 12 minutes. Immediately pour mixture into prepared pan, distribute apples and caramel evenly over bottom of pan.
Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat remaining butter 63gm and sugar 80gm sugar in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in egg. Add half of flour mixture, stir in buttermilk. Add remaining flour and mix well. Drop batter by spoonfuls evenly over apples amd spread gently with a spatula.
Bake until cake is golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cake in pan for 5 minutes, using a round bladed knife go around the cake sides to loosen the cake, place a plate over the pan. Using oven mitts as aid, firmly grasp pan and plate together and turn over. Gently lift pan off cake.
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This looks so delicious. I loved learning the history of a skillet cake. I never knew that. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I didn't know so much about upside down cake... Nice to know all these cake history from you :DReplyDelete
Your cake look amazing too! I'm feeling hungry now looking at your cake photos.
The top 3, Bake-Along buddies have all shown your beautiful apple cornmeal upside down cakes! Yes, yes, the 1st time I heard about upside down cake is the pineapple version! I've brought my cup of tea here to to taste your cake, hehehe!ReplyDelete
Wow! Your cake looks so vibrant and lovely, I followed the recipe from the website, next time I'll try your recipe and see if there's any difference:D Interesting info on the upside cake.ReplyDelete
You enlightened me with the upside down cake history, Lena~ Your cake is so moist and gorgeous!ReplyDelete
I'll skip this bake along, not well prepare for it yet :)
Your cake is really very pretty! The apples are so neatly arranged on the top. The recipe from the website came out very well too... it is very delicious. I love this cake very much and will make it again, especially since I have a bag of cornmeal in the pantry now.ReplyDelete
Ahhhhh I was still thinking when to bake ths cake ! Already bought the apples though ;) So fast time flies! Too occupy with stuff especially going to attend balloting for my son primary 1 school later on!!ReplyDelete
i just realised i got a canned pienapple sleeping in my drawer for months, hmmmm, maybe can substitue it with ur green apple, hi hi.ReplyDelete
by the way, i have baked ur previous marbled coffee cake, it's turn out so nice, thanks for the kind sharring.
Very informative. Love this bake. Super yum. My only regret, I shouldnt've sliced the apples so thin. Other than that, it was perfect.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 7, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Dear Lena,ReplyDelete
dreamer says
This is what I do almost everyday
Eating an apple or two a day
Hope it will keep the doctor away
With exercise, be healthy I pray
Thanks for the upside down cake history
The baked apples look so nice and juicy
Your apple cake is surely my cup of tea
Eating it should be "oh my, how tasty"
Have a lovely week
That looks so delicious. Have a good week DianeReplyDelete
Oh..hoh...hoh...hoh...another delectable cake! I just came by from Jeannie's and her's made me drool too...ReplyDelete
Lena...yea..when we talk of upside down cake...the first thing we think about is pineapple upside down cake :) Yours looks delectable! and you really make use of that book :)ReplyDelete
I really want to use a skillet but I don't have it ! lol Your cake looks fantastic ! I love the vibrant color of that caramelized apples :D Yummy cake , Lena !ReplyDelete
Haha, that is exactly the first thing that came to my head. I never even thought of anything other than a pineapple upside down cake. But this looks fantastic, I would like half please ;)ReplyDelete
I for one have not tried anything upside down and with all the good comments, looks like I must try this soon.ReplyDelete
My gosh...Lena, your pictures are killing me....haha. Makes me just want to go for your cake for breakfast, lunch and dinner :P With apples there, I can eat without feeling too much guilt...hehe. Really love the caramelised look of the apples. Thanks very much for sharing.ReplyDelete
lena, this looks amazing!!! you have the talent in making your bakes shine! I love how upside down cake looks- but mine sometimes come out in pieces so yours is wonderful!ReplyDelete
So beautiful! Are you using the red or green apples? Would love to try it :)ReplyDelete
Those apples look so juicy and the cake itself should win awards. It is a beauty. I am thinking of making it later but I am not sure of the time factor. I hope to since it looks delicious.ReplyDelete
Hi Lena,ReplyDelete
Lovely cake! This cake is a winner alright! And thanks for the interesting info on upside-down cake, upside-down-pineapple cake seems to be most popular one all over!
This cake is beautiful! Almost looks like a flower from far. I ever baked the upside down pineapple cake before, but i think I prefer the apple version more. :D Just curious, did the cornmeal give it some extra texture? Thanks Lena!ReplyDelete
Lena, your cake looks very tempting...after seeing so many of this cakes I am enticed to bake one myself :)ReplyDelete
Have a great week!
Wow, never knew there's such a history behind the upside down cakes.Thanks for sharing :) Nice cake, I'll love the caramelise apples....heheheReplyDelete
Gosh, look at the colour! Totally droolworthy, Lena.ReplyDelete
ellen: just happened to read that history when i was searching for a pineapple upside down cake.ReplyDelete
zoe: after going thru all of the apple cakes, i guess everyone loves it, thank zoe, good pick!
jessie: dont la say top 3..we are only the hostess.
jeannie: Your cake is lovely too, after seeing all the cakes, i think there's not much difference between the two recipes, glad to hear that you enjoy eating this cake.
yvonne: it's okay, dont worry..not as tough as you imagine.
mich: thanks mich! i was so glad reading your comments telling me that the one from the net is good. always a pleasure to hv you joining us!!
peng: hi peng! so nice to see you here. Hope to see your upside down cake soon. Oh, you guys have to do balloting for entry to school?
eileenlee: thanks so much for telling me that you like that coffee cake, i'm happy to hear that!! All of us at THB were quite pleased with the cake.
anuja: yours turn out very pretty too, i didnt even notice about your apples being thin! And glad to know that baking had taken some stress off you!
Love this variation, much fancier that the upside down cake I'm familiar with! I love your pictures, very enticing!ReplyDelete
Nvr mind no free ice cream nor pizza
you can still go for nasi kandar
though that's not what we 're after for
yea, chong wei will come back walking tall
it's silly for him to say sorry
doesnt he know he's the glory of our country
shame that some still want to condemn
"oi! so clever, you come and play man!"
Thank you for liking my apple cake
amongst many, this is one nice bake
not sure if apples will keep the doc away
just enjoy it in any way
today is wed but looking fwd to saturday
to indulge myself in a ramadhan buffet
rendang, assam, ayam and satay
hope no overeating, i also pray!!
diane: thank you so much, you have a good week too!ReplyDelete
phong hong: thank you..go and visit the rest of the apple cakes, they will make you drool too! ho ho ho!
elin: yeah,making use of that book cos the three of us have the same book. i remember you once made a plum upside down cake from the book too, rite?
anne: haha! you want to be retro baker is it?
cathleen: oredi saved half for you! haha! how was your camping?
chris@yummybakes: hope you will like this too!
marymoh: can eat cakes for 3 meal? i cant lah! hahaha! thanks anyway!
daphne: oh, what a kind and nice compliment! thank you my dear. i felt nervous when turning the cake over.
anncoo: hi ann! how are you? will drop by yours soon. I'm using green apples here, you can mix with red apples too like what jeannie did.
chaya: hope you will be able to squeeze in some time to bake this, it's a good cake.
joyce: glad to know that everyone had enjoyed the cake, like you said, very moist and soft with tender apples!
bee2: i do think that the cornmeal gives extra texture to the cake, it came out very soft and light.
Juliana: thank you, maybe you shld really bake one soon!
cindy: hi, thanks for coming by. Just happened to read about the history when searching for pineapple upside cake.
angie: thank you, i agree that the caramelised apples makes the cake look more beautiful!
chris@cafe: thank you, talking about photos, this is nothing compared to yours!!
Lena, your apple looks so golden and glaze. this cake must be taste good with cornmeal. I have yet to bake mine...ReplyDelete
Such a delicious looking cake. I just love the ooey gooey caramel bottom or should I said topping :)ReplyDelete
- eileen@hundred eighty degreesAugust 8, 2012 at 11:36 AM
I made banana upside down cake before. I'm keen to try this but wonder if I can get corn meal to bake in time for this event. So far I couldn't find cornmeal in supermarket unless I made a special trip to baking store :) I've semolina flour at home, do you think this is a good substitute? Yours look tempting!ReplyDelete
Wow, the apple looks really drool with the shinny colour!ReplyDelete
Well done Lena!
Lena, the cake looks moist to me. I heard from Angeline too, it wasn't easy to get corn meal.ReplyDelete
- eileen@hundred eighty degreesAugust 8, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Hi Lena, made a trip to buy yellow cornmeal and green apples: ) will bake soon..ReplyDelete
I've used the website recipe, and I think from the looks of the cakes maybe the website one produce slightly denser cake. But still quite delicious!ReplyDelete
I love caramel apples!! :D
Another lovely version of the cake. Yumms!ReplyDelete
Lena, you apple upside-down cake is spectacular. You're right about the pineapple upside-down cake, which was always featured as the famous one. I have a great recipe from Bon Appetit for a Banana-pecan upside down cake, but apple has to be my all time favorite!ReplyDelete
Your cake is so, moist and delicious, just drooling over it!
angeline: oh, are you going to bake this? i'll be looking forward to yours.ReplyDelete
gert: thanks, bottom or top, i enjoyed eating it :D
eileen: i'm not sure but i've tried mixing semolina for my butter cake and it turns out good. You can try otherwise you can use all cake flour.
Daphne: thank you so much!
yan: maybe can try in organic shops, otherwise can just use all cake flour to mix in.
kelly: oh really? i'll be visiting you soon to see yours.
emily: thank you!!
elisabeth: oh, thanks! i know there's another banana upside down cake which is also very good but i've not tried that, the one that you mentioned could be just in my bon appetit book too!
Hi Lena,ReplyDelete
Your caramelize apple sure looks pretty and the cake looks moist and nice.
i was wondering can i substitute cornmeal with other ingredient? i never bake with cornmeal before but will try to search for it.
Thanks for sharing such a interesting skillet cake history..^^
Me too.... i will think of pineapple upside down cake and never think of green apple can be used!ReplyDelete
I love the 3rd photo, it looks sooooo yummy!
Hi Lena, Wow! Love the colour of this cake! And I can imagine the fantastic scent too. This the kind of cakes that impress MILs, ha ha or MILs to be....ReplyDelete
An MIL gets to eat this knows her beloved son will live happily ever after....
Ha ha ha.
Your baking skills never fail to amaze me.....makes me wonder what other hidden talents you have, ha ha.
Have fun, Lena....
Hi Lena,ReplyDelete
Just want to let you know that I really enjoy baking with you and appreciate a great baking friend like you. Here are many awards for you... http://bakeforhappykids.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/old-fashioned-raisin-bread-awards-and.html
doreen: hi, you can use all cake flour if you want. i think no need to do the boiling method then, just add them straight to the dry ingredients.ReplyDelete
cass: actually jeannie from baking diary also used a mixture of green and red apples.
lee: thank you so much! if i cook for the son and let the son do all the cleaning up, you think the mil will still be as happy or not? haha!
zoe: thanks, will pick up soon!
Lena, the apples are very well aligned and the cake looks neat and undoubtedly yummy!ReplyDelete
Apples and cakes...and a cup of tea for a perfect afternoon teatime:DReplyDelete
Lena, I made apple tarte tartin twice and still can't get enough of it. This one looks as good. I am going to try this upside down apple cake. Just love the look of it.ReplyDelete
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Cooking utensils can have an effect on your nutrition.
Pots, pans, and other tools used in cooking often do more than just hold the food. The material that they are made from can leach into the food that is being cooked.
Common materials used in cookware and utensils are:
Both lead and copper have been linked to illness.
Cooking utensils can affect any cooked foods.
Choose metal cookware and bakeware that you can be easily cleaned. There should be no cracks or rough edges that can trap or hold food or bacteria.
Avoid using metal or hard plastic utensils on cookware. These utensils can scratch surfaces and cause pots and pans to wear out faster. Use wood, bamboo or silicone instead. Never use cookware if the coating has started to peel or wear away.
Aluminum cookware is very popular. Nonstick, scratch-resistant anodized aluminum cookware is a good choice. The hard surface is easy to clean. It is sealed so aluminum cannot get into food.
There have been concerns in the past that aluminum cookware increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Association reports that using aluminum cookware is not a major risk for the disease.
Uncoated aluminum cookware is a greater risk. This type of cookware can easily melt. It can cause burns if it gets too hot. Still, research has shown that the amount of aluminum this cookware leaches into food from is very small.
Children should be protected from ceramic cookware containing lead.
Some ceramic cookware should not be used to hold food. This in includes items bought in another country or considered to be a craft, antique, or collectable. These pieces may not meet FDA specifications. Test kits can detect high levels of lead in ceramic cookware, but lower levels may also be dangerous.
Iron cookware may be a good choice. Cooking Cast iron pots may increase the amount of iron in the diet. Most of the time, this is a very small source of dietary iron.
Teflon™ is a brand name for a nonstick coating found on certain pots and pans. It contains a substance called polytetrafluoroethlyene.
The nonstick types of these pans should be used only at low or medium heat. They should never be left unattended at high heat. This may cause the release of fumes that can irritate humans and household pets. When left unattended on the stove, empty cookware can heat up to 800 degrees within 5 minutes.
There have been concerns about a possible link between Teflon™ and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a man-made chemical. The Environmental Protection Agency states that Teflon™ does not contain PFOA so the cookware poses no danger.
Copper pots are popular due to their even heating. But large amounts of copper from unlined cookware can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Some copper and brass pans are coated with another metal to prevent food from coming into contact with copper. Over time, these coatings can break down and allow copper to dissolve in food. Older copper cookware may have tin or nickel coatings and should not be used for cooking.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel cookware is low in cost and can be used at high heat. It has a sturdy cookware surface that does not wear down easily. Most stainless steel cookware has copper or aluminum bottoms for even heating. Health problems from stainless steel are rare.
Cutting Boards
Choose a surface such as plastic, marble, glass, or pyroceramic. These materials are easier to clean than wood.
Avoid contaminating vegetables with meat bacteria. Try using one cutting board for fresh produce and bread. Use a separate one for raw meat, poultry, and seafood. This will prevent bacteria on a cutting board food getting into raw foods.
Cleaning cutting boards:
Sanitizing cutting boards:
Replacing cutting boards:
Kitchen Sponges
Kitchen sponges can grow harmful bacteria, yeasts, and molds.
The United States Department of Agriculture says that the best ways to kill germs on a kitchen sponge are:
Soap and water or bleach and water do not work as well for killing germs on sponges. Another option is to buy a new sponge each week.
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When Star Wars was first released in 1977, 1 of the aspects audiences found so amazing about the film was its high-speed action sequences, they were like nothing people had ever seen before. During the film's big chase sequence, Rebel starfighters burned their way down the Death Star trench in an effort to reach the exhaust port as Imperial TIE Fighters hunted them down and picked them off 1 by 1 at breakneck speed. In the 28 years since then, each new Star Wars film has had its own high-speed chase sequence, from the dense forest of Endor to the vast urban canyons of Coruscant. It'll be tough to choose since each flick has its own take on the matter leading to exciting and unique sequences, but which chase sequence is the best of the series?
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Our first day spent in the historic district was mostly at the T.T. Wentworth Museum http://www.historicpensacola.org/ and the guided tour of several historic homes dating from 1805 to early1900 and archeological sites from the old fort. On the third floor of the museum the kids really enjoyed role playing in the fort/port/village play area
Susan's Uncle John and Aunt Jeanette were our wonderful hosts while in Pensacola. They have an official license to spoil you while you are there and that's exactly what they did. They both work for Abeka Books http://www.abeka.com/ which is connected to Pensacola Christian College http://www.pcci.edu/ so we were very fortunate to utilize the facilities and Pensacola Christian College which included ice skating, put-put golf, running track, and tossing a basket ball or two on the arena floor. The kids had a blast ice skating and it will probably be the only time in their lives they will ever have the whole rink to themselves.
As the best hosts in Florida, John and Jeanette took a personal day off and treated us to a day at the beach with jet skis. We're sure we will have to get two jet skis for the Johnsons, it's a need now. J As Oregonians, our skin isn't use to all this sun, so 50 spf sun screen was the order of the day and it still burnt Will and Caden a bit. Spending time in part of God's creation always brings our thoughts to the creator and we were sure thankful God created such a beautiful beach and day for us to enjoy
We made it back in time to attend the mid week campus church service at Pensacola Christian College. The worship service had full orchestra and three harps, very nice. We enjoyed worshiping God in a 6500 seat church that was full of college age students.
Thursday found us back again in the historic district visiting the remaining sites we were not able to get in on the first day. That afternoon we visited the Naval Aviation Museum. It was a high light for the boys but the girls would much prefer Little House on the Prairie stops. The museum was free and was quite large. We suggest if you plan on visiting this museum make sure you plan enough time to see everything (that is if you have boys in your group).
One of the nice things about this trip was to spend time with those who share a hope in Jesus Christ. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit getting to know John and Jeanette better, eating their good food, playing with their toys, and great conversations.
Our last half day spent in Pensacola was spent on the beach of course. Check out the pictures of us on the beach where we open the door to the RV and you step right out on the beach. Does it get any better than this?


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his shoulder injury is going to give lex another chance to prove his worth. i like what he has shown this year
his shoulder injury is going to give lex another chance to prove his worth. i like what he has shown this year
We will probaly see Kory Sheets in there as well.
Give Lex the ball and see what he can do.
So we're technically still playing a do or die game with what is now our 4th string running back as the starter, and people STILL want to complain about the fact that our win total went down this year.
Stick the guy on the shelf.
Put him in a yoga studio until the off season training program gets underway.
There's nothing riding on this Steelers game.. The best case scenario would be to lose, thus having higher draft slots in every round.. This team needs all the good players it can get.
At the rate these injuries are going we'll have to put Pat White in HB.
This Steelers game has disaster written all over it for our Phins, sadly.
i hope he doesnt play i would like to see what Kory Sheets can do see if he is worth keeping on the team
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by Cynthia Price
Director of Communications
Change agent Seth Godin had an interesting post yesterday about the search for wow in our culture. On the one hand, the social media platforms open doors for creativity for anyone and everyone.
The downside, though, is that it can be distracting and a time waster, he says.
And that's what we wrestle with here at ChildFund as we engage with our supporters and prospects. We know your time is precious. So how do we give you what you want without wasting your time?
We limit our posts on Facebook to about once a day. More than two, and we know the multiple messages and stories will get lost among all of the other updates you receive. We tweet a few times a day when we have something to say. But if we aren't adding to the conversation or starting a conversation, we don't tweet. We don't want to simply be noise.
We've adjusted our thinking, too. We'd love to have thousands (OK, hundreds of thousands) of followers and fans. But if all of those thousands are doing nothing, then what have we achieved?
Seth writes in his post: "Should a charity focus on instant donations by texting from a million people or is it better to seek dedicated attention and support from a few who understand the mission and are there for the long haul?"
And that's where ChildFund is at this moment. We would rather have 5,000 fans or followers who are engaged with us. We want to hear about your experience as a sponsor. We want to know how you are helping to change a childhood through your support. We want to hear and see what you did on a Study Tour. We want you to inspire others.
So, while we care about the clicks and the numbers, we care more about the person – you, and how we are engaging with you.
How are we doing?
As a sponsor and as someone who was part of your social media strategy last year, I think ChildFund International is doing a great job on Twitter. Your tweets are informative and like you said, while having 1000's of followers makes your profile page look great, at the end of day what matters is to have followers who care about ChildFund's mission. Your blog post is right on and pretty much captures some of the golden rules of Twitter (http://tinyurl.com/yjwns6u ) as shared by @ShelIsrael, author of Twitterville. Great job Cynthia on taking ChildFund International truly social!
Thanks Priya! Our community manager is Virginia Sowers, and she is doing a terrific job. It also helps that we have great supporters who are passionate about our mission.
Look forward to catching up with you soon.
Hi Cynthia,
I write proposals for ChildFund on a freelance basis, so clearly I'm not unbiased, but I think the less is more strategy is definitely working. I've joined and then 'hidden' so many various publications and organizations because they were sending 2-3 pieces per day if not more. I think most people that join an organization want to be updated but not inundated and are balancing their comittment with other engagements and responsibilities.
I also tend to enjoy the 'personal narrative' angle of pieces that use one person's experience to speak to a larger concern or issue. It's a little easier to grab onto in a Facebook format than a theoretical policy piece; if we assume that members are also subscribing to other organizations, publications, think tanks etc. on their 'feed,' (not the mention reading the articles that other friends may be linking to) it's nice to have something provides a different type of read than a traditional article or personal blog if possible. I think the ChildFund pieces strike a nice balance.


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The tendons and nerve to the hand (median nerve) passes between strong ligaments (carpal ligaments) in the wrist and the wrist bones (carpal tunnel).
When the nerves or tendons inside the carpal tunnel swell or become inflamed (carpal tunnel syndrome), pressure on the nerve causes pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the fingers and wrist.
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Carpal tunnel repair is done while the patient is awake or sleepy and pain-free (local or regional anesthesia) or deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia). Through an incision on the inside of the wrist, the carpal ligament is cut open to relieve the pressure on the nerve. The incision is stitched (sutured) closed.
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The teaching on Parting from the Four Attachments is universally regarded as one of the jewels of Tibetan Buddhism. Rinpoche leads the reader through a detailed and lucid exploration of the nature of mind, pointing out inevitable pitfalls in spiritual practice and showing how they can be avoided.
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This thread would go into a new Movie Heroes forum, but they ain't one!!!
So, Movie Heroes is basically the Saga Legends replacement, but now with additional new figures and a focus on action features. The slides are here, here, and here. Some of the figures shown in the slides are different from the ones shown in the booth (Battle Droid), and some don't match up with the names given (Shock Trooper). StarWars.com gave a list of the figures and their action features, meaning it could be easier to figure out where the figures come from:
Wave 1
* Darth Maul -- Spinning lightsaber
* Shock Trooper -- Quick Draw Action
* Super Battle Droid -- Firing Arm Blasters
* R2-D2 -- Electronic lights and sounds
* Battle Droid -- Firing blaster
* Darth Vader -- Slashing lightsaber
* General Grievous -- Lightsaber battle action
* Obi-Wan -- Jedi kick
* Yoda -- Whirling lightsaber
* Destroyer Droid -- firing projectile
* Clone Trooper -- backpack fires missiles
* Qui-Gon -- grappling hook launcher
Wave 2
* Darth Maul -- Slashing lightsaber
* Jar Jar Binks -- Firing projectile
* Anakin -- Backpack fires missile
* Padmé Amidala -- Blaster with pull-out zipline
* Obi-Wan -- Light-up lightsaber
* Qui-Gon -- Light-up lightsaber
Since the shock trooper image is just of the plain white ROTS pegwarmer from TVC, I hoped the figure would be the same mold but with the red shock trooper coloring. It seems like it'll be the original 2005 quick-draw leg-squeezin' version.
I assume it'll be pretty easy to skip several of the re-releases, but some of the figures offer a little bit new. The first Darth Maul, for instance, is a movie-based repaint of the red-trimmed 2002 Sith Apprentice version. R2-D2 supposedly has a bunch of new sounds and a new dirty paint job. Qui-Gon comes with the grappling hook from the Clone Wars Padmé figure, but I don't know what Obi-Wan's Jedi Kick could be - the only similar thing was the ROTS figure, but that was built into the figure, and the image they used here is of the 2009 TPM Legacy Collection version.
Wave 2 is where the interesting stuff comes in. Rumor has it that Jar Jar was supposed to be in TVC but was moved here, which is a shame. Even though they're not as articulated as the TVC versions, the other characters look like good toys, which I suppose is kind of the point, after all.


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Longboat Key Fire Rescue and Aging in Paradise Resource Center officials are discussing possible ways to collaborate on assisting the Key's senior population.
Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi met with AIP Director Cindy Clay and Longboat Island Chapel board member Dick Pelton Monday morning to discuss ways to work together. He plans to have a representative attend future AIP meetings.
"I think we, as a fire department/EMS agency can do well with the agency," Dezzi said.
The department will include information about AIP when it distributes medical information door-to-door and participate in a March 9 health fair at the chapel.
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A feature film called The Loop has just begun shooting in Santa Fe. The film is described as a drama/romance and has something to do with a young highway department worker whose parents were killed, who meets a sexy librarian and gets involved in a mystery concerning an ancient parrot. Huh. It's based on a book by Joe Coomer and stars the green-skinned chick from Star Trek and some hunky dude from "Drop Dead Diva." The production is now seeking extras of all types. Pay is $10 an hour with an eight-hour guarantee, plus overtime. Food and beverages will be provided. Casting agents are particularly interested in folks from Santa Fe, as mileage and accommodations will not be provided (though all applicants are welcome). If you missed the open casting call, they will keep accepting applicants throughout the duration of the shoot. The film will be shot through December, so anytime between now and then is fine to send your info. Of course, the sooner, the better. If you're interested, send a photo of yourself to: firstname.lastname@example.com. Be sure to include in the body of your e-mail your contact and personal information: name, phone number, e-mail address and age range. For more info, log on to myspace.com/
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New Mexico-based ChiliWood Productions Ltd. will start pre-production on the pilot for its new series "The Blues Twins Go To Crystal Canyon." If you or anyone you know wants to get in on the action, producers are looking for talent in all areas of filmmaking: acting, crew, accounting, locations, investors, etc. There will be a full script read-through sometime this fall, after which they will hold auditions for eight female roles and 11 male roles. A few of these will be prominently featured roles. If you're interested in climbing on board, please contact ChiliWood for more information at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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This week the Guild Cinema in Nob Hill is hosting not one but two film festivals. The Third Annual Pornotopia Film Festival will take place Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8. This festival packs in the best of cutting-edge erotica. (Check out the interview with special guest Tristan Taormino in this week's News section.) For a full line-up, ticket prices and all the dirty details, log on to selfservetoys.com. From Monday, Nov. 9, through Wednesday, Nov. 11, Guild will host WORD! Poets and Songwriters Movie Program. For a complete run-down of this literary-minded film fest's schedule, visit guildcinema.com/
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Pros: Amazing isolation, Transparent sounding, Extremely accurate, High degree of imaging in mid and treble
Cons: Bass is uninspiring, Product out of the box is a poor representation of the device -- burn in absolutely required.
First off let me preface by stating that I bought these on a whim. I had read many things about Etymotic's penchant for accurate reproduction.
The initial impressions I got from these were a mixed bag. First off, I love the isolation factor, putting these on in the middle of a crowded communal area was like stepping into a library. I tried the various silicone pieces which were provided as well as the obnoxious chunks of foam and settled back on the medium sized triple flange which was installed on the unit from the factory. These tend to sit a little further inside the ear canal, however once they are in I didn't find them to be any more uncomfortable than any other IEM I have used, after a couple of hours it's like they don't exist.
Sound quality out of the box was disappointing. There was a slight hint of bass which seemed to lack much in the way of clarity or substance. Through the mid and upper ends of the spectrum were just simply "there" along with some harshness and a hint of sibilance. At one point I wondered if these Etys were defective in some manner, I have read many dozens of reviews and generally Etymotic products are considered to be highly accurate. Out of the box, I listened for around 30 minutes before packing them up until after burn-in.
Burn-in was accomplished over four 24 hour periods, one period each for white, pink and brown noise and the final period being a random selection from my music library. Sound level was consistent for each test, being set at 0.5db above what I felt was a "loud" listening level.
Following the burn in, I wedged them back into my head and went for another listen, and things were very different this time around. The bass had been cleaned up significantly, and while there wasn't a tremendous amount of it in any regard, that which was there was extremely accurate. Through the mid-range and high end things were very sharp, crisp and present. The hint of sibilance which I had detected before break in was gone, as was the harshness. Imaging had also managed to improve by several orders of magnitude. Listening to any sort of symphony, orchestra or choir through these devices was truly a treat, you can almost feel the vibrations off the strings. At some point, I stopped thinking about the devices themselves and simply enjoyed the music.
In terms of overall listening experience, I rate them above average for all but the lower frequencies. I feel that they could have done with more presence to compliment the accuracy. I would also like to point out that the middle and high frequencies were amazingly revealing of the source. In my listening, compression artifacts were readily apparent for 128k and 256k mp3. Artifacts were less present in 320k mp3, however they were still there at various points if one listened closely. As anticipated, lossless encoding formats presented a truly clear aural picture of what the music was intended to sound like.
By the time I pulled them from my ears almost twelve hours after picking them up, I can definitely say that I now know where Etymotic's reputation comes from. The device which I pulled out of the packaging was not the finished product by any means, however the device that I retrieved from burn-in was the most accurate listening device I have ever had the opportunity to own.
Looking at all of the factors, I would recommend these to anyone who prefers the mids and highs to be very strong, present and almost close enough to touch.
That said, I would not recommend them to anyone who enjoys a lot of bass with their music, these will almost certainly fail to deliver the volume, bass presence and impact of many other devices available.


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That is really neat...a great gift!
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But I do have some rubber collapsible decoys in my barn somewhere, used once & at least 50 years old. I liked to jump shoot & float the rivers so decoys were unused. When i hunted over decoys someone else took care of them.
The one time I used the collapsibles. was on a slough in MT on a slightly foggy day. The action was slow so I wandered around & through the fog saw about 4 ducks on this little pothole, performed a sneak & shouted when I got in range. No ducks got up, I had snuck my own decoys .
That is a neat decoy, have hunted with honker silhouettes that worked quite well & are easy to transport.
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I carried a 16 year old with me who had never turkey hunted before. We set up in a hardwood bottom right at grey daylight. I didn't hear any gobbling from the roost. After a few minutes I began a little soft calling. A hen answered back and I could tell she was coming our way. She came into view from right to left followed by another bird. I made sure the kid could see them and cautioned him to be very still because a gobble might be following. Not 2 minutes later puffy came in. They fed through at about 75 yards, puffy almost never broke strut and just followed the other 2 birds around. I couple more hens started to sound off from different directions. The original hen started to get worked up and when she got a little raspy I hit it hard and she lost it. This brought the whole flock in!! There were keekees, yelps, squeals, whines, cuts. The 2nd bird turned out to be a jake and he threw out a half gobble. There were hens everywhere, they came within 15 steps of us!! The gobbler just continued to follow that one hen, just strutting and strutting. It was a beautiful, incredible encounter. It lasted about 45 minutes before they all fed off. I watched the tail fan just fade away. I wish I had a video camera with me. I will take encounters like that all season long.
I tried to get the kid to understand what he had just witnessed, not sure if he got it or not. He will one day. I love turkey hunting. There are so many people in the world that will never know the wonder of the spring turkey woods. We are blessed with what we get to experience. The kill can be so anticlimactic.


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Improv for Amy and Kai Benefit Show will be held at the Uptown Theater at the Myrtle Beach Mall as a fundraiser for Carolina Improv former student Amy Ross and her son. They lost so much in a recent fire and need help getting back on their feet. Additional donations will be accepted at the door and all sales from this show will go towards this family.Next Date:


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Our favorite places to pop the question around PittsburghFebruary 11, 2014 12:25 AM
Pittsburgh may be known for its sports and bridges, but did you know that it's also known for its romantic ambiance? According to Forbes Travel Guide, Pittsburgh ranks third in its list of the world's most unexpectedly romantic cities. With that reputation, it is no wonder so many couples get engaged around the city. Here's a few of our favorite places to pop the question:
1. Mount Washington: One of the most visited places in Pittsburgh, Mount Washington offers a breathtaking background for any romantic interlude.Whether you are outside by the Duquesne Incline or inside at The Le Mont, the view of the city is spectacular.
"What's not to love about Mount Washington? It is easily the most romantic, peaceful, and visually stunning treasure of the city," said Danielle Benjamin, 26, of Pittsburgh, who became engaged in 2013 to Edward Willson.
2. Gateway Clipper: This fleet of sternwheelers offers dinner and a charming view of the city from its rivers. The ride around the Steel City is so incredible that many couples are not only getting engaged on the boat but also exchanging vows on board. The Gateway Clipper also holds a Valentine's Day dinner and cruise for a perfect night on the water with your sweetheart.
3. University of Pittsburgh: Marrying your college sweetheart? It would only make sense to propose at the place where you fell in love. Some Pitt students and alumni also choose to tie the knot at Heinz Chapel, a beautiful little church right on campus. But you don't have to go to school in Oakland to appreciate Pitt's architecture, courtyards and semi-private places.
"Pitt has an urban feel to it — it's historical — and some beautiful and enchanting areas," said Dia Burnett, 32, of the Hill District, who became engaged in 2009 to Brian Burnett and married in 2011. "It rained that day, but the trees were our umbrellas." How romantic!
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4. Pittsburgh sports venues: If there is one thing Pittsburghers love, it's sports, and nothing says "I love you" like a tailgate proposal or dropping down on one knee when the Pirates finally break a 20-year losing streak.
"I saw one guy dressed like a Pirate get down and propose to his girlfriend in the middle of a Buccos game," said one fan.
Whether you're on the ice or ballfield or confessing your love on the Jumbotron, Heinz Field, Consol Energy Center and PNC Park are all perfect places to show your significant other that you're his or her biggest fan.
5. PPG Plaza: Ice skating around a beautiful Christmas tree, surrounded by shimmering glass skyscrapers, with snow softly falling on your shoulders — it sounds like the perfect setting for a romantic proposal. The Downtown spot is an enchanting place to get down on one knee.
"The building has such a significance in Pittsburgh and the beautiful reflections make it a good place to get engaged," said Brittany Darby, 20, of Harrison City, who became engaged to Jorden Puskar in 2013.
Each year around Valentine's Day, PPG holds a Lover's Skate. Just be cautious: You may fall in love, or you may fall on the ice.
6. Schenley Park: Love can make you feel adventurous, and what better place to start your new adventure than in the great outdoors? For nature lovers living in the city, this is a pleasant escape for a romantic picnic or a nature walk hand-in-hand. One newly engaged Pittsburgher said her boyfriend sent her on a scavenger hunt around the park leading up to where he proposed.
"It was so sweet and fun, when I saw him standing there I knew right away he was going to [propose], and I was so excited," she said.
7. Roberto Clemente Bridge: Pittsburgh is known as the City of Bridges, so it should come as no surprise that one of the most popular engagement spots is one of its many spectacular bridges. Formerly known as the Sixth Street Bridge, it is well-used by sports fans traveling to the stadiums. It has a gorgeous view of the city from both directions, and it is a great spot to make a memory. And if your prospective other half says no ... well, you can cross that bridge when you come to it.
8. Point State Park: This amazing spot is a pretty spectacular spot at the point where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers form the Ohio River. A beautiful fountain sprays water 150 feet in the air in front of the beautiful river view. The park also contains the remains of Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne, where long ago Pittsburghers made war, not love. With all that's happened on this site, it is an ideal point to make personal history with the one you love.
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Inventor Builds Robot Wife 469
Inventor Le Trung must really like the book "The Stepford Wives," because he has built the dream of every lonely man without hope, a robot wife. Le's wife, Aiko, starts the day by reading him the newspaper headlines and they go for a drives in the countryside. Le says his relationship with Aiko hasn't strayed into the bedroom, but a few tweaks could turn her into a sexual partner, even redesigning her to have a simulated orgasm. *Shudder*


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This is #4 in my Manhattan Beach Pier Christmas GigaPan series.
A 180 degree view, looking south to Hermosa Beach, the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Catalina Island.
Trying to keep the people out while shooting this big of an image always comes with some difficulty. Made up of 105 images, it is one of my largest to date.
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scene 10 years ago. In that time, countless artists have seen
international acclaim, and banked a good buck on tours from here to
places like Japan and Germany. Cats like Slaine, Reks, and
Termanology are renowned as some of the genre's premier lyricists –
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Visiting the Holy Land? Don't miss all the hotspots with our suggested itinerary: visit Jerusalem's Via Dolorosa and the room of the Last Supper, check out the Sea of Galilee and all the famous sites of the New Testament, and explore ancient cultures in various archaeological sites.
Begin in Jerusalem with the inspiring panoramic view of the Old City from theMount of Olives. From here it is a short walk to Dominus Flevit and then a walk (or drive) to the Church of All Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane.
Continue to the Temple Mount, scene of Abraham's offering of Isaac today marked by the Dome of the Rock.
Then, it's on to the Western Wall, revered as Judaism most sacred site as the last remnant of the Second Temple. On Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays you can see Bar Mitzva ceremonies at the Western Wall, the joyful occasion when a Jewish boy of 13 reads from the Torah in public for the first time.
While at the Western Wall, arrange your schedule to join a public tour of the Western Wall Tunnels by enquiring at the Western Wall Heritage Foundation.Continue to Mount Zion, to visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, where Peter denied Jesus, King David's Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper and the Church of the Dormition - where by Catholic tradition Mary fell in to eternal sleep.
Steep yourself in the Christian holy sites in the Old City. Enter at St. Stephen's Gate, also known as Lion's Gate, and visit the Pool of Bethesda - site of the miraculous healing of a paralyzed man by Jesus, and the Church of St. Anne, where Christian groups love to sing hymns as they visit. Take the Via Dolorosa passing the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the ancient site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.
Wander the Old City markets, steeping yourself in its sights, sounds and aromas, and try your hand at hunting and bargaining for treasures. End your day at the Garden Tomb – a rock hewn tomb believed by Protestant denominations to be the site of Jesus' crucifixion, burial and resurrection.Overnight: in Jerusalem