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Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) and Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy (PNT)
DESCRIPTIONPercutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is a therapy that combines the features of electroacupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). PENS therapy uses fine needle-like electrodes that are placed in close proximity to the painful area and stimulate peripheral sensory nerves in the soft tissue.
PENS is used to relieve pain and is essentially the same as TENS but differs in that needles are inserted to a depth of 1 to 4 cm either around or immediately adjacent to the nerve serving the painful area and then stimulated. PENS is generally reserved for patients who fail to get pain relief from TENS, apparently due to obvious physical barriers to the conduction of the electrical stimulation (e.g. scar tissue, obesity). PENS must be distinguished from acupuncture with electrical stimulation. In electrical acupuncture, needles are also inserted just below the skin, but the placement of needles is based on specific theories regarding energy flow throughout the human body. Thus in PENS the location of stimulation is determined by proximity to the pain rather than the theories of energy flow that guide placement of stimulation for acupuncture.
Percutaneous neuromodulation therapy is a variant of PENS in which fine filament electrodes are temporarily placed at specific anatomical landmarks in the deep tissues near the area of the spine that is causing pain (with or without radiating lower extremity pain). Treatment regimens consist of 30-minute sessions, once or twice a week for 8 to 10 sessions.
Percutaneous Neuromodulation TherapyTM (Vertis Neurosciences) received approval to market by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through the 510(k) process in 2002. The labeled indication reads as follows, "Percutaneous neuromodulation therapy (PNT) is indicated for the symptomatic relief and management of chronic and intractable pain and/or as an adjunctive treatment in the management of post-surgical pain and post-trauma pain. "The Deepwave® Percutaneous Neuromodulation Pain Therapy System (Biowave) received 510(k) approval in 2006, listing the Vertis Neuromodulation system and a Biowave TENS unit as predicate devices. The Deepwave® system includes a sterile single-use percutaneous electrode array that contains 1,014 microneedles in a 1.5-inch diameter area. The needles are 736 microns (0.736 millimeters) in length; the patch is reported to feel like sandpaper or Velcro.
See separate policy for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS)
POLICYPercutaneous electrical neurostimulation or neuromodulation is considered investigational.
POLICY EXCEPTIONSFederal Employee Program (FEP) may dictate that all devices approved by the FDA may not be considered investigational. Therefore, FDA-approved devices may be assessed on the basis of their medical necessity.
Investigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary.
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language.
POLICY HISTORY7/1993: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)
4/5/2001: Policy reviewed; Policy Exceptions updated, Managed Care Requirements deleted, Sources updated
8/2001: TENS reviewed by MPAC
2/14/2002: Investigational definition added
3/6/2002: Individual consideration requirement deleted
5/2/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted
1/20/2004: Code Reference section updated
3/9/2006: Coding updated. CPT4/HCPCS 2006 revisions added to policy.
10/3/2006: Policy updated.Changed to investigational. ICD-9 diagnosis codes 723.1, 724.1, 724.2, 724.3, 724.4, 724.5 deleted from policy.
11/9/2006: HCPC codes: E0752 an d L8680 deleted from policy. CPT code 64999 added to policy.
1/8/2009: Policy reviewed, no changes
4/27/2010: Policy Description section revised to add Deepwave® system. FEP verbiage was added to the Policy Exceptions section. Removed outdated sources. Policy statement unchanged.
07/29/2011: Policy reviewed; no changes.
11/10/2011: Policy reviewed; no changes.
09/27/2012: Policy reviewed; no changes.
10/22/2013: Policy reviewed; no changes.
SOURCE(S)Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association policy # 7.01.29
CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
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Chelsea held a 3-0 lead on Manchester United through 51 minutes of play in their massive Premier League clash on Sunday, but a combination of poor officiating and great play led to an incredible comeback and a 3-3 draw. Howard Webb granted two questionable penalties before Chicharito netted the equalizer. Chelsea almost snatched all three points late, but some great goalkeeping kept the draw intact.
The first half was incredibly dull for the first 35 minutes, save for a couple of rare interesting moments. Webb let Chelsea get away with a couple of fouls in their own area, while United created a couple of chances. The Red Devils were hardly the better side, however, and Chelsea's goal, when it finally came, was not undeserved.
Jonny Evans is the man on the box score for netting an own goal, but he was not nearly as at fault for the goal as some of his teammates. In the 36th minute, Daniel Sturridge beat Patrice Evra badly, then played a dangerous ball across the face of goal, which David De Gea got a hand to. He inadvertently punched the ball into Evans, and the ball deflected off of him into the back of the net.
The next 10 minutes were spectacular and fast-paced, but no one found another goal. Both De Gea and Petr Cech made big saves, and Chelsea went into halftime up 1-0.
Just 25 seconds after the second half kicked off, they doubled their lead. Fernando Torres, who had been inexplicably drifting out to the right on a consistent basis during the first half, somehow created a goal by doing it again. He provided a brilliant cross to Juan Mata, who finished from 12 yards out with a spectacular volley, putting his team up 2-0.
It took just five minutes for Chelsea to make it 3-0, and at that point, it seemed as if there was no way back for the Red Devils. That third goal came on a free kick, delivered by Mata and nodded in by David Luiz, who was poorly marked. United looked very much like a defeated team, and 4-0 seemed much more likely at that point than anything resembling a comeback from the Red Devils.
The comeback did come, however, and it was virtually gifted to the Red Devils by Howard Webb. The oft-maligned official is well-known for officiating a number of games in which United have been granted favorable decisions. This is not an accusation of bias -- Webb could have given a couple of penalties for United in the first half and did not -- it's simply interesting to note that this is not the first time this kind of thing has happened.
United's first penalty was borderline and could have very easily been given or not given. Evra was the man who drew it, tripping over Sturridge in the box in the 57th minute. Wayne Rooney stepped up and hit a brilliant spot kick, bringing his team back within two goals.
While the first penalty was very close and could be argued either way, the second one that United was given was never a penalty at all. Danny Welbeck was the man who drew it, running into the legs of a stationary Branislav Ivanovic. Though Welbeck initiated the contact, Webb inexplicably granted the penalty and Rooney converted again.
Chelsea had plenty of chances to put the game away, the biggest of which fell to Torres in the 76th minute. He was played into acres of space and had two separate opportunities to shoot, but unbelievably, he never pulled the trigger and ended up giving the ball away.
United would make Chelsea and Torres pay for that missed chance. While the first two goals may have been gifted to the Red Devils, their third was very much earned. Rooney started the move with a bullet of a shot in the 84th minute, which was parried away by Cech. Ryan Giggs picked up the ball off the rebound and played a great cross into the center of the goal from the left, finding an unmarked Javier Hernandez. The Little Pea isn't exactly known for scoring with his head, but he hit a brilliant header, improbably leveling the match.
Chelsea almost found a winner, but De Gea made two absolutely brilliant saves on Mata and Gary Cahill in stoppage time to preserve the improbable point. Through 51 minutes, Chelsea looked like a lock for the top four, while Manchester United looked like they were falling out of the title race. After 90, both races are still very much in play.
For more on the two teams, check out Chelsea FC blog We Ain't Got No History and Manchester United blog The Busby Babe.

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Winchester benefit cheat snaffled nearly £50,000 (From Romsey Advertiser)
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Winchester benefit cheat snaffled nearly £50,000
Updated 6:55am Wednesday 12th February 2014 in Winchester By Andrew Napier
A RECONCILIATION with her husband turned Suzanna Mills into a benefits cheat.
She defrauded the system of nearly £50,000 when she failed to tell the authorities that she was no longer single.
Mills, 45, carer, of Fleming Road, Weeke, Winchester, had separated from husband John in 1997, the court heard, and she initially legally claimed housing benefit, income support and council tax benefit.
But he moved back in 2010 but Mills did not tell anyone. So for two years and eight months she illegally claimed £49,578.62, Winchester Crown Court heard.
She pleaded guilty to two counts of dishonestly failing to disclose a change in circumstances between March 19 2010 and November 7 2012.
Mills told investigators that her husband was only using her home as a 'c/o' address. When surveillance photographs showed his parked car outside she claimed he sometimes slept in the vehicle.
Nick Robinson, mitigating, said Mills was previously of good character. She has children including one six-year-old with special needs, he added.
Since her dishonesty was discovered she has been paying back £300 a month which means she has around 12 years to go before she clears the total.
Sentencing, the judge, Mr Recorder Simon Foster, said: "It is a serious matter but to your credit this took place by your doing nothing rather than doing something, although you allowed this state of affairs to go on from March 2010 to November 2012."
The judge imposed a 12-month community order with 200 hours unpaid work. There was no order for costs.
Outside court Mills told the Hampshire Chronicle: "I'm very sorry for it, but I don't want to talk about it."
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campfreddie wrote:If you have ever done anything to help support yourself during your life they wont let you sign up, you just have to keep paying for the likes of people like Mills. The other problem is that they can't afford to support themselves so they produce sprogs who end up like their parents. I wonder how long it will be before she kicks the husband out and starts claiming again and has her
£50,000 in 2 years and 8 months. That's nearly £1700 a month. Really, what is the point of working? We'd all be better off on benefits. Where do I sign up?
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Embarkation smooth, pays to realize there are large numbers to process, and being patient will help. Reward, it took about 20 minutes of orderly 'line dancing'. Cabin has oodles of storage, deep drawers a plus. Heavy curtain separates sleeping from sitting area. Bathroom with tub is great for family with young children. Facecloths are plentiful, not common on some ships. I brought bar soap and body lotion, knew ahead this is not provided. Doors of large closet are perilously close to one side of the bed. Requires time management to negotiate.
Food. Satisfied with quality, choice, and opportunity for venue change. Had all dinners in Tsars. Enjoy large, more open setting. The live music is a bonus, however the over-the-top volume is not. Took advantage of Friday Brunch with live jazz at the Bistro. Recommend the Chateaubriand. Breakfast in the Garden Cafe. Choice endless, a bit inconvenient having to juggle dishes and try to capture a seat.
Entertainment. The cruise director, Richard, is masterful. Pleasant and present, without being overbearing. Magician, Jean Pierre is the best we have ever seen. The gymnast/aerial team is outstanding. The cruise music and dance shows are frenetic, I would prefer dampening down the volume and jets of smog filling the stage, though the talent is obvious!
Overall, a pleasant cruise with cool to cold weather for three days. Not the least unexpected for the time of year. The Jewel is a beautiful ship with a hard working and friendly crew...I am not about to ask for more.


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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Dec. 19, 2005 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's non-profit fitness advocate, today announced its top 10 fitness trend predictions for 2006. Through its research, "workout watchdog" studies and worldwide network of certified fitness professionals, ACE continues to accurately monitor America's growing interest in fitness. With 2006 right around the corner ...
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The Univention Corporate Server (UCS) update to version 2.1 includes a new kernel and support for 64 bit x86 architectures.
The Univention Corporate Server, which is based on Debian, now offers kernel 2.6.24 as an installation option. Univention has integrated the updates released by Debian July 26.
The network-capable Bacula backup solution is also new. The company is planning to replace its own Unidump solution with the Open Source Bacula software in future releases. The vendor has also added thin client infrastructure components which you can use to add and manage scanners and USB devices. Univention also promises an enhanced Active Directory connector and a Groupware client.
Univention is sticking to its guns on the desktop front, and has opted for KDE 3.5.9, preferring to avoid the new KDE 4.1 as the jump is just too big for an intermediate release, says CEO Peter Ganten. KDE 4 will be introduced with UCS 3.0.
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Wade Miley was so sure he was going to fall short of making Arizona's opening day roster last spring that he and his wife Katy packed their car and got prepared to make the five-hour trip to the Diamondbacks' Triple-A team in Reno.
He never made it to Nevada.
Reliever Takashi Saito strained a calf just before opening day and the Diamondbacks said he was going to start the season on the disabled list. Miley, with just eight games of major league experience, stuck with the big league team.
Miley made three relief appearances and joined the rotation on April 23. He went 9-5 with a 3.04 ERA and became an All-Star. He finished 16-11 with a 3.33 ERA, tying for sixth in NL in wins and compiling the 10th-best ERA.
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DALLAS — One of Dallas' leading politicians is speaking out in favor of a merger between American Airlines and US Airways.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins announced Sunday he will join American's flight attendants on the picket lines Monday morning as they protest during the carrier's bankruptcy hearings.
Jenkins is one of the first leaders in North Texas to announce support for the proposed merger.
"There's a clear choice," he said. "One choice is to build the largest airline in the country right here in North Texas, and the other choice is to shrink that airline and send those North Texas jobs to other countries."
American has proposed over $1.25 billion in employee-related cuts — including more than 14,000 layoffs.
As part of its hostile takeover bid, US Airways has proposed merging the two airlines, keeping American's name and Fort Worth headquarters, and cutting only 6,800 jobs.
"Merger seems to me to be the best plan to protect North Texas jobs and protect the airline," Jenkins said.
American's three largest unions, representing 55,000 employees, announced their support for the merger on Friday.
"We believe this is a win-win for our pilots, for our fellow employees, and for our corporation," said Tom Hoban of the Allied Pilots Association, which represents American's pilots.
The unions repeatedly praised Tempe, Arizona-based US Airways and were quick to jab American's management, angry at their plan to cut jobs and break contracts.
"For ten years, American Airlines has essentially stood still while the competition has passed us by," Hoban told News 8. "We've gone from first to worst in every respect."
Unlike American, US Airways is profitable, earning $21 million in the last three months of 2011.
In a letter to US Airways employees on Friday, CEO Doug Parker said his airline would trim fewer American jobs — 6,800 — compared to American's plans to cut 13,000 positions.
Parker wrote that his company has "a unique opportunity" to merge with American and create a carrier big enough to compete effectively and profitably.
American is now the country's third largest carrier behind United and Delta. A merger could again make it the largest airline.
But the proposed merger deeply worries many North Texas leaders.
The Fort Worth Chamber and Dallas Regional Chamber issued a joint statement calling a merger a "damaging distraction." The chambers oppose any merger before the Fort Worth-based carrier exits bankruptcy because it "will disrupt American's thoughtful process already in place to preserve the most jobs in Dallas/Fort Worth."
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price agreed, saying in a statement, "We need American Airlines to emerge from bankruptcy intact."
Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison also has concerns about an American-US Airways combination.
"It's hard to tell if it would be a good deal," she told News 8. "I just want to make sure we keep the most employees, as possible... and that, in the end, its headquartered right here at D/FW."
Thomas Horton, chief executive of American's parent company AMR Corp., has indicated he would prefer his company remain independent. He has supported the idea of a possible merger after American emerges from bankruptcy.
"I suspect in their hearts, American Airlines executives are thinking maybe this is a good idea," said SMU economics professor Mike Davis, "but there are so many details that have to be worked out."
Still, American Airlines released a statement Friday saying that the unions backing a merger "do not in any way alter the company's commitment to pursue our business plan or our focus on moving steadily through the court-supervised restructuring process to create a profitable, growing industry leader."
On their own, the unions can't force a merger. However, they hold three of the nine seats on the committee of unsecured creditors in AMR's bankruptcy case. That committee can ask the judge to review AMR's current exclusive right to present a reorganization plan to the bankruptcy court, and if the judge agreed, it could open the door to a merger bid.
The outcome of this high-stakes fight could reshape the U.S. airline industry. A merger would produce an airline roughly equal to United Continental Holdings and slightly larger than No. 2 Delta Air Lines, Inc.
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New York, NY (March 29, 2013) –The National Kidney Foundation's Council of Nephrology Social Workers (CNSW) celebrates its 40th anniversary during National Professional Social Work Month and National Kidney Month this March.
For the last four decades, NKF-CNSW has been assisting patients and their families in dealing with the lifestyle readjustments that accompany kidney disease and providing them with ongoing psychosocial assessment and support. Additionally, CNSW works closely with the NKF and federal government to update regulations governing end stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities, including setting standards and qualifications for social work practice.
In 1973, seventy five social workers, chaired by Meg Jamison, met at a Veterans Administration interdisciplinary meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, in conjunction with the American Society of Artificial and Internal Organs. This group was approached by the National Kidney Foundation regarding the formation of a national organization of nephrology social workers that would eventually serve as an advisory council to the Foundation.
"Since the Council's initial formation, CNSW members have provided an invaluable information base for NKF public policy advocacy, helped recruit a multitude of patient advocates and energized volunteers, staff, and fellow CNSW members to address legislative and regulatory challenges," says Dolph Chianchiano, NKF Health Policy Advisor.
Currently, CNSW is comprised of over 800 members and 42 local chapters who develop and promote patient and public education, advocate for the profession, impact regulatory and legislative issues, ensure the use of qualified social workers in the ESRD setting, and provide ongoing support and education to the renal patient, their families, and other social workers.
According to Stephanie Stewart, Council Chair, "CNSW was the first Professional Council created by NKF and I like to think that we encouraged other professionals to follow our model and seek out partnership. By collaborating with fellow nephrology social workers and advocating on behalf of our patients, we have developed many ways to strengthen the renal community." Over the last four decades, the Council's major achievements include:
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families and tens of millions of Americans at risk. For more information, visit kidney.org.


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everyone's telling me that lately after i made Itachi, although they were saying he'd fit me o_o i'll try him regardless
We all do >_>
Lmao, i can't be hurt, yay
Thanks, and no! i will light my cigarettes with normal fire! Amaterasu is for the weak!!
You forgot the "Throws magatama shurikens at you and catches you inside Tsukyumi before sealing you with the totsuka blade
i didn't spend that much of an effort in the bio's layout, this layout i used to have long ago, the complex codes are just a pain to go through and takes a lot of times, so this is better, plus i love the MS icon i'll never make Obito though, if Itachi doesn't fit me i'll make Kakashi and stick with him, i was trying Sasuke and didn't see him fitting, Kakashi is the best bio i Rped with so far, but i never made Itachi before having MS, it felt as if Itachi with no MS is really lame o_o
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KAUFMAN -- From all indications, the murder of Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse was a planned attack according to investigators.
It was likely a case of retaliation or revenge.
Detectives expected to work all night at the scene of the Thursday morning shooting on Grove Street in Kaufman. Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse was gunned down as he walked from his car to the courthouse.
Kaufman Police Chief Chris Albaugh said it appeared Hasse was targeted, but that detectives cannot say that with certainty yet.
Witnesses told police they saw a shooter, maybe more than one, approach Hasse. There was a short confrontation outside his vehicle, and then shots were fired.
"I heard one or two, and then it got chaotic," said witness Michael Townsend.
The suspect, or suspects, were dressed in black, possibly wearing tactical gear, and might have been driving an old silver Ford Taurus. And they seemed to know exactly where Hasse was going to be, and when he'd be there.
"It's shocking because it is in public, right in front of everybody," said Defense Attorney Eric Smenner, a longtime friend of Hasse's.
Since 1997, Smenner tried many cases against Hasse, in Dallas and Kaufman County. He said Mark had no enemies, except the countless criminals he's put away.
"You could trust him. A man of honor, a man of his word," Smenner said. "Are they trying to make a statement by doing it at the courthouse? That's what makes it even that much more outrageous."
Hasse had been an attorney for 30 years, working in two counties. His reputation was spotless.
"He was a great prosecutor -- worked with him in Dallas for years," said court reporter Scott Smith. "We both came down here at the same time. He was not only a great guy, but a great prosecutor."
Investigators said new leads were developing as they combed through Hasse's caseload.
His boss, Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, promised justice for a man who lived to uphold the law.
"I hope the people that did this are watching," he said to television cameras Thursday afternoon, "because we're very confident we will find you, pull you out of whatever hole you are in. We're gonna bring you back and let the people of Kaufman County prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law."
The Kaufman County Courthouse will reopen Friday, but the DA's office will remain closed. The sheriff said he will add uniformed officers to the lot where Hasse was shot for the foreseeable future.
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1. Friday, August 9, 2013 - 4:30 PM
Let's get real here. Customers aren't looking for their banks to be their friends and think they are building good business relationships by opening the doors five minutes early. Customers want less fees and HIGHER interest rates on their savings and CDs! Nowheres in the article did it mention this. It doesn't impress me that they know me personally and smile at me while giving me 6 cents interest on my savings (which I just closed this week, btw). Calling me a Premier customer just means they are getting more out of me than they are giving me back in interest and I would rather be called "Unpremier" and be given more interest. Problem these days is that most banks in a general area are all giving the same low rates so they force us to do the "long distance" banking where no one cares who we really are but are willing to give us a tiny bit more interest for a CD. I am about to write off ALL banks if the FED doesn't help them give us more interest. Something has to give and I am tired of it just being the customers!
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.
Step 2
With an electric mixer, beat butter and remaining cup of sugar until combined. Beat in egg and then molasses until combined. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in dry ingredients, just until a dough forms.
Step 3
Pinch off and roll dough into balls, each equal to 1 tablespoon. Roll balls in reserved sugar to coat.
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Arrange balls on baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Bake, one sheet at a time, until edges of cookies are just firm, 10 to 15 minutes (cookies can be baked two sheets at a time, but they will not crackle uniformly). Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; transfer to racks to cool completely.
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Teresa620 Feb, 2014
Chewy center and crisp outside are great. I made these for someone else but fell in love with them even though I would put myself in the chocolate cookie category. I spaced 3" apart and only cooked one sheet at a time as directed. The cookies were perfect each time. I also put dough in fridge between batches making it easier and less sticking when rolling the dough into balls. Enjoy.
NicoleA23 Nov, 2013
These have been an all-time family favorite for years. However, we recently and to go gluten & dairy free (GFCF). So, this year I am going to try to make these GFCF and see how they turn out! Wish me luck & I will re-post with an update soon. Peace!
baking_abby27 Oct, 2013
These are SO good! Exactly what you need in a cookie, a good crunch on the outside and soft in the middle. I didn't have enough sugar so didn't coat mine but I don't think that mattered. It's not that easy to find molasses in the UK so I dissolved a little dark brown sugar in hot water and that worked a treat. Will be making these over and over I'm sure.
TamrynG60429 Sep, 2013
Just made this for the first time and it will definitely be made on a regular basis. I replaced the butter with coconut oil (at room temp.) and next time I make them, I will halve the salt. Thank you for a great winter cookie recipe, absolutely delicious.
totlhottigger12 Jun, 2013
My husband and I had got to talking about molasses. He suddenly remembered how much he missed molasses cookies that his mother used to make. Upon searching the web we found this recipe. I just finished baking them! OH MY GOSH! This couldn't be a more perfect cookie. I did pull them out right at 10 mins to keep the chewy....Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Whitney6000ft10 Apr, 2013
Just made these. Could not be simpler or better. Used a 4 tablespoon ice cream scooper. Under baked - pulled at 10 mins. Cooled until firm.Used 2 rotating sheets.Sandwiched one scoop of premium vanilla between two cookies. I'll try pumpkin ice cream in fall. Cookie recipe is a keeper. Worth your time/effort...really!
Kim-ee27 Dec, 2012
Yum Yum Yum!!!!!!!
jlinlewis8 Dec, 2012
This recipe is a favorite in my family and at my office. Set a plate of these cookies out and they will disappear in the blink of an eye!
Bizygrrl26 Nov, 2012
A new family fave! I made them exactly per the recipe with the exception of making them a little larger. Superb! A little chewy in the center and crispy on the edges.
Dianewithasmile21 Nov, 2012
Delicious! Very sweet with that nice molasses undertone...I have facebooked and pinned it! Keeper!
Roula Lowe4 Oct, 2012
I have used this recipe for the last 3 years. Love IT!...
Carolat6 Sep, 2012
Made this recipe exactly as is, and the cookies were wonderful. Not sure why it didn't work for others, but these cookies are delicious, and they are going in my holiday cookie file.
Fishbone22 Dec, 2011
My first attempt at baking this cookie was very disappointing. I won't use this recipe again. It was not sweet enough to be added to my Christmas cookie swap!
marilynnes11 Dec, 2011
Just took a test batch out of the oven. These are excellent!! I replaced the white sugar with light brown sugar. I also ground up crystallized ginger in the blender and placed in the center of each cookie, then rolled in red and green sugars. Baked at 350 for 5 minutes and rotated the tray. Baked another 4 minutes, they were starting to get really brown. Let them rest for 5 minutes. My husband really loved them. Not too sweet, but really tasty!!
jjavaras11 Dec, 2011
I have been making these cookies for the past couple of years. These are a Christmas staple in my home.
Ginisews9 Dec, 2011
I just finished baking the last batch of these cookies. They are wonderful with a cup of tea or coffee. The whole house smells good too!
Juliacr23 Oct, 2011
These are, without a doubt, among the sexiest cookies I've ever tasted. I added a few more spices: 1/2 tsp cardamom, generous 1/4 tsp of cloves, and 1/4 tsp of cayenne (but I couldn't taste it. Another reader added a full tsp and that seems the perfect amount for some heat). Be sure to use fresh grated nutmeg and blackstrap molasses for the best flavor. You might as well just make a double batch because you'll miss these cookies when they're gone!
Magduhlin1 Aug, 2011
These are amazing cookies!! Easily the best cookies I have ever made. My family enjoyed these cookies more than any other cookies I have ever made, and I've made a lot of cookies!
Igby18 Feb, 2011
Awesome! Smells heavenly baking in the oven. I used colored sugar to make them pretty. I made these for a dinner party and also sent some to a nephew in college. Happy faces, thumbs up, all around. I followed the recipe, kept my dough cold between baking...this is one crowd pleasing cookie. A perfect cookie.
yogababe16 Jan, 2011
Thanks sararin and edark for the extra details on an awesome cookie! These are so great - everyone loves them! Here are my tricks to add to yours. I used 1/2 brown sugar for the sugar that gets creamed. I also added one teaspoon of ginger, and 1/2 tsp of allspice-the ginger rocks it! I bake them 14 minutes at first, and the later sheets for 13 (when the oven is hot and moist from baking),,,that extra minute or two really brings out the ginger and still chewy middle, crispy edge. Enjoy!
Magduhlin26 Dec, 2010
These are the BEST cookies I have ever tasted! I don't even like molasses and these are amazing! My whole family loves them and I give them out all the time. Awesome recipe.
Crystalrosa23 Dec, 2010
I love this recipe! Try substituting 1/2 a cup of organic brown sugar for regular and it taste just as good.
edark22 Dec, 2010
I used a sm. cookie scoop to measure then rolled in sugar and baked for 14 minutes-crispy edge soft center. they taste great the whole family loved them. the molasses flavor isn't strong
lhdschmitt19 Dec, 2010
Overall, the flavor of these cookies is amazing. However, you really need to watch the size of balls that you make as I learned the hard way. Mine spread so thin that they pretty much all crumbled as I tried to put them on the cooling racks. Disappointing, but I'm willing to give this recipe another try.
rhinnrhinn18 Dec, 2010
I saw Martha S. make these on her show and they didn't look like the picture and when I made them they looked like the ones Martha made. If you follow the recipe they turn out much smaller and thicker which helps with the chewiness. Martha advices switching the cookie tray half-way through the baking time to help get the crackling more even. They are easy to make and a big hit with my family!
SienaV17 Dec, 2010
I followed the recipe as written except I added 1/2t ground ginger. They turned out perfectly at 11 minutes at 350 degrees. I used my regular bake setting instead of the convection bake setting on my oven. I didn't have to chill the dough at all. It was a little soft, but didn't stick to my hands. This will be a regular favorite cookie of mine for sure. Thanks for the recipe.
AnneN17 Dec, 2010
If you don't want the cookies to spread out so much, use 1/2 cup Butter Crisco and 1/4 cup butter. Chill the dough then scoop (or pinch) and roll into balls. Chilling the dough will develop the flavors and it will be firmer when you are rolling it. I like to roll the dough balls in turbinado sugar before baking so the cookies have some crunch and sparkle to them.
NicoleA15 Dec, 2010
These cookies have become my new signature Holiday Cookie! Everyone looks forward to them! I make several batches and freeze the dough to have it on hand! This year I want to try to use a cookie stamp in a holiday theme to see how they come out! Best cookie ever!
Syrup4Me14 Dec, 2010
These cookies are truly amazing - just the right spicyness, crispy outside and yummy chewyness inside - perfect combination of texture and flavor. I covered the cookies in turbinado sugar - looked very pretty
sas4913 Dec, 2010
I try not to bake these cookies too often. This is the ONLY cookie I make that I can not stop after 1 cookie. They are chewey but you do have to watch the baking time. I will try the 11 minutes. Christmas is one of the times I give in and make these. Everyone who eats these compliments me. They really are that good.
stefcia10 Dec, 2010
I actually used brown sugar instead and they turned out more plump rather then flat. I've baked these both ways (because they are so amazing) and found that brown sugar is great! Happy baking everyone!!
gardenwed30 Nov, 2010
These are so amazing! Very easy. The person who recommended 11 mins...you were so right! Nicely done! Make sure you roll your balls no bigger than stated. Even a bit smaller. You end up with a plump chewy cooking!!! YUMMY!
RCD121211 Nov, 2010
This recipe was wonderful! My husband now thinks I should be a baker. I used my food processor for the dough - makes the perfect consistency (needs to cool in the fridge for 5 min before pinching). Using a table spoon to pinch off the dough makes them all the same size so they bake evenly. LOVED THEM!
GrannieLouise9 Nov, 2010
I was very dissappointed. Spread out too thin and not as chewy as the recipe claims. Won't make them again.
mllefantine9 Aug, 2010
Amazing cookies! They were so tender and chewy! Next time, I am adding a bit of ground ginger though...
slosh871528 Jul, 2010
This is to lpresley. I have made several recipes for molasses cookies. So far, in my experience anyway, they all spread a lot. I have tried chilling them but they still spread. I think its as much a trait of the cookie as hash marks for peanut butter cookies. This is to Mayson, just as I have yet to see a molasses cookie that does not spread I have yet to see one that turns out crisp, as long as you dont overbake.I have noticed these are very forgiving so if you dont burn they should be chewy.
Mayson17 Mar, 2010
Are these really chewy as the name promises? I am searching for a recipe that produces the chewy, ginger/molasses-y tasting cookies I find in coffee shops. I have tried different recipes at home, but they always turn out to be crisp "dunking cookies".
lpresley197823 Dec, 2009
What am I doing wrong? Each time I put a batch into the oven they spread like crazy. I tried putting them into the fridge to firm, but once they were in the oven they spread. Any suggestions?
MandM201023 Dec, 2009
These cookies are crazy good! Easy to make too!
czechmom16 Dec, 2009
I can't stop eating these cookies! Fabulous!
threebirds8 Dec, 2009
These are AMAZING! Thanks for the reviews, it allows me to get a great cookie. Thanks Martha. tp
hmscott10 Oct, 2009
These are super easy and super yummy! Thanks for the great recipe!
sallynena5 Sep, 2009
These are in my top 5 best cookies. We have a bakery in our small town that is famous for theirs and when I make these I get comments that they are much better!
Chocolate-Chip6 Jun, 2009
yum!!! these cookies taste delicious! we made lots and froze them to make them last longer!
brownebaby29 Apr, 2009
these are really good and easy to make!
sararln8 Mar, 2009
This is one of my favorite cookie recipes out there! I follow the recipe exactly, only I take the cookies out after 11 minutes on the nose. This keeps the cookies thick, chewy and moist. They are a real crowd-pleaser. People just keep coming back for more and more.
lisamaria27 Dec, 2008
These had a nice flavor. I did add some ginger and a pinch of cloves. They do stay chewy, but be sure not to overbake them. They are a very thin, flat cookie. I kinda prefer a puffier one.
kmbartosik24 Dec, 2008
these were great...I tried them with some cream cheese icing and they were even better
jennyraye22 Dec, 2008
Awesome cookies! The first molasses cookie recipe I tried yesterday was a flop--after the first batch cooked, I threw the rest of the dough in the trash......and came here. This was the first recipe to pop up, and I had all the ingredients, so I gave it a shot. Mine crackled beautifully. I got just under 36 cookies. The only change I made was adding a half tsp of ground cloves. Yummmmmm!
crawpl322 Dec, 2008
One more thing: mine didn't "crackle" like the recipe said they would. I did bake them one sheet at a time, but they remained smooth with a crispy edge and chewy center. Anyone else had this minor "problem?"
crawpl322 Dec, 2008
These are great. I accidentally put the whole 1 1/2 cups of sugar into the batter, but in the end I thought they were perfect. I don't like a really sweet cookie, so maybe they would have been better if I had followed the recipe better, but the bottom line is that they are delicious! I might add some ginger to give them a kick next time (like a gingersnap), but all my friends just love them they way they are.
TracyDawn17 Dec, 2008
Oh My Gosh! These are soooo good we couldn't leave them alone. Didn't change a thing and they turned out perfect!! Really easy to make too. Thanks Martha!
stamperprincess62217 Dec, 2008
These are so delicious--just enough molasses flavor. They are very easy to make, and everyone loved them.
Snowflake786714 Dec, 2008
These cookies are a hit! Everyone who tries them loves them. I use coarse sanding sugar instead of regular sugar for rolling them in so they are a little crunchier and they sparkle! Definitely a keeper I'll make for years :)
It is a pain to cook them one sheet at a time, however.
pfmandeville11 Dec, 2008
After trying a few molasses/ginger cookie recipes, this is the one I kept. They are delicious and always come out great.
eew94859 Dec, 2008
Where can you find small jars like the one in the picture?
Joevans6 Nov, 2008
These cookies are totally awesome! They don't look like much and are a bit fussy (rolling out the cookies and rolling them in sugar) but they really are good. Don't change the recipe they don't require any tweaking!
yanksgirl21 Oct, 2008
These cookie are YUMMY!!! I made a dozen and froze the rest to start my christmas cookie trays. I ended up having to make a whole other batch because my whole family devoured the first dozen and were craven more a few days later. With the second batch, I made ice cream sandwiches with them filled with pumpkin ice cream...awesome!!!
welove2cook11 Jul, 2008
These cookies are good. I used a cookie dough scoop (it measures 1 tablespoon) and the recipe made closer to four dozen cookies.
AlixNYC9 May, 2008
These cookies are PERFECT and so easy to make. I wouldn't change a thing about this recipe and what I like the most is that they are universally liked. They are subtle yet delicious.
jatar13 Mar, 2008
So I've made these cookies twice now and they are amazing. The first time I used raw sugar instead of white and they didn't spread out (same thing happened to lttl_kim--she used Splenda instead of white sugar), and the second time I made them I did the recipe with white sugar and it worked out perfectly. Both variations of the cookie (thick and thin) were delicious, but as far as aesthetics go, use the white sugar for a prettier cookie. I also rolled mine in raw sugar for a nicer look.
jatar13 Mar, 2008
So I've made these cookies twice now and they are amazing. The first time I used raw sugar instead of white and they didn't spread out (same thing happened to lttl_kim--she used Splenda instead of white sugar), and the second time I made them I did the recipe with white sugar and it worked out perfectly. Both variations of the cookie (thick and thin) were delicious, but as far as aesthetics go, use the white sugar for a prettier cookie. I also rolled mine in raw sugar for a nicer look.
kmrws12 Mar, 2008
I love these cookies, i made them dozens of times while i was living in england and they came out perfectly delicious. i live in bermuda now, made the cookies last week, and they came out AWFUL - they didn't spread/crackle and were hard as rocks. any thoughts? I noticed the molasses was a bit thinner than im used to, but other than that i can't think of anything.
Joevans26 Feb, 2008
These cookies are totally AWESOME! Everyone that has had them love them. Time consuming with having to roll them in a ball and then in sugar but worth it. Maybe they didn't spread out because of the Splenda? Not sure because I used sugar and have not had any problems. Crispy and chewy.
lttl_kim24 Dec, 2007
I think I did something wrong - when I made them, the cookies did not spread out and flatten. They stayed as little balls or whatever shape you put on the tray before baking.
Also, I substituted the sugar with spenda - could this be the reason they did not spread out?
Any other suggestions?
Loribsj21 Dec, 2007
I think these are fantastic. I follow the recipe to the T, but under bake them slightly. I use one of those air cushioned cookie pans. They stay moist and chewy for days. EVERYONE loves them and I find myself making them again and again. My favorite cookie!
MNmichele12 Dec, 2007
These cookies are delicious! When my stepson was stationed in Iraq last year at Christmas-time, these were the cookies he asked me to make for him. I sent 2 batches.


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MT. VERNON — Expansion by a Mt. Vernon manufacturer is drawing national attention.
Officials of Magnum Steel Works Inc. announced this week the Discovery Channel will be visiting the business in early June.
"We're certainly excited. We moved into the new building and working out of it now," said Ron Davis, sales representative for Magnum. "We've been working with representatives of the network for a few months now to come to our facility. They like to do new stuff and since we did a rebuild it created interest. They confirmed they will come the first part of June, although we do not have an exact date yet."
Magnum Steel Works Inc. was established in 2005 by Jim and Johnny Czerwinski and operated in headquarters on Chestnut Lane until the recent move on Shiloh Drive — taking the city's final spot in the Rolland W. Lewis Industrial Park. The company expanded its space to a 128,000-square-foot building. Magnum serves two major manufacturers in Mt. Vernon — Joy Mining Manufacturing and Continental Tire of the Americas — although the company serves many other businesses throughout Southern Illinois. The recent interest in coal — including a new mine under construction in Hamilton County — has resulted in an increase in business for mine-related industries, including Magnum.
"The owners have spent a lot of time with the layout so it will flow. They are very pleased with the way things have progressed," said Davis, who joined the company in July of last year. Davis was formerly employed as a construction superintendent.
Davis said the Discovery Channel will be at the manufacturing facility for approximately two days.
"They will be taping the process of one piece of machinery as it goes through the process where we take a piece of equipment, tearing it down, clean it and then rebuild, which could include new or remanufactured parts as necessary, and then we repaint it and ship it," Davis said. The length of time to complete the entire process depends on the type of equipment the company receives, he added.
Magnum Steels Works Inc. currently has about 50 people on its payroll, although Czerwinski has indicated the staff could be increased to 150 within the next few months.
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Thursday afternoon the Alex Johnson Hotel gave a test run to the ball they plan to drop at midnight to help ring in the New Year.
The ball drop is just part of the events going on downtown. This is the 4th year the Alex has hosted the dropping of the ball at midnight.
Alex Johnson Hotel General Manager Wade Lampert says the ball drop from Times Square is what inspired them to bring it to Rapid City. "We want to replicate it and do our own Midwest flare on it & get the local community excited about New Year's and give them a central location to go to."
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Friday, November 16, 2012All-District Football: Ottawa-Glandorf dominates D-IV
The Titans took home three of the four individual awards and had eight players earn first- or second-team honors in the Division IV all-Northwest Ohio selections released on Thursday by The Associated Press.
Two-way standout Wyatt Karhoff was named the Division IV Defensive Player of the Year, running back Tristan Parker shared offensive player of the year honors, and O-G's Ken Schriner was named Northwest Ohio's Division IV Coach of the Year.
O-G linemen Matt Samuelson and Derek Rieman were first-team and Tanner Hohenbrink earned a spot on the second team. Quaterback/defensive back Caleb Siefker (first team) and linebacker Cody Alt and defensive back Josh Buckland (second team) also earned all-district in Division IV, along with Upper Sandusky first-team picks Tylor Pritchard and Ian Baker.
Schriner guided O-G, the smallest of 10 Western Buckeye League schools, to its first 10-0 regular season in school history and an outright WBL title. The Titans, now 12-0 and ranked No. 2 in the final Division IV state poll, will face No. 1-ranked Columbus Hartley (12-0) at 7:30 p.m. today in the Region 14 championship game at Piqua's Alexander Stadium.
In his 18-year career at O-G, Schriner has amassed more wins (127) than the program had achieved in its first 32 years (126) following the 1964 consolidation of Ottawa Public, Ottawa Sts. Peter and Paul and Glandorf.
A 6-foot-5, 250-pound senior, Karhoff was a first-team all-WBL pick as an offensive tackle and was a dominating force on defense as well. Karhoff had 46 solo tackles, 71 in all, six sacks and 12 other tackles for loss.
Parker, who went head-to-head with Genoa's Kyle Nutter (2,058 yards, 35 TDs) in the regional semifinals, ended up sharing offensive player of the year honors with the Comets' all-Ohio back. Parker put up some staggering numbers, rushing for O-G single-season records of 1,616 yards and 23 touchdowns and establishing career marks for carries (440), yards (3,220) and TDs (33).
Leading the way for Parker is a big veteran offensive line that includes Karhoff, two-time first-team all-WBL guard Samuelson (6-3, 225, sr.), Rieman (6-5, 290, sr.), who anchored the line at center after an injury-shortened junior season, and Hohenbrink, a 6-2, 295-pound senior who mans the right tackle spot.
With 39 solo tackles, 52 total stops, three interceptions and seven pass break ups, Siefker earned first-team all-Northwest recognition on defense. Also a two-way starter, Siefker has rushed for over 1,000 yards, thrown for over 800 and accounted for 26 TDs as O-G's quarterback.
At linebacker, Alt had 58 tackles, including seven for losses, and recovered four fumbles. Buckland recovered three fumbles, had 42 tackles and broke up six passes.
Pritchard and Baker were two-way standouts for an Upper Sandusky team that went 7-3 and earned the school's first playoff appearance since 2004.
Pritchard had 132 tackles and intercepted two passes from his linebacker spot. He was the Rams' top offensive threat with 1,262 yards passing, 802 rushing and 24 total TDs at quarterback.
Baker, a 6-2, 235-pound senior, was a first-team all-North Central Conference pick on both offense and defense. He not only anchored the offensive line, but on defense had 101 tackles and blocked four punts.
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Lawyer up: Gambitious ditches Kickstarter's "backing" system for actual investment
Kickstarter allows anyone to "back" a project, and maybe earn a T-shirt or a poster, but Gambitious is hoping to share the act of investment with a wide audience. Instead of donating money in return for a copy of the game and possibly bonus items, Gambitious will allow you to fund games by buying chunks of equity in the game's developer or intellectual property. You could see a large return on your investment if you help to fund the next Minecraft, and to some that's much more attractive than access to a beta.
"A statement I do like to make is that we are not jumping on the crowdfunding bandwagon, we have been working on Gambitious months prior to the Double Fine campaign," Gambitious' Paul M. Hanraets told the Penny Arcade Report. "We really want Gambitious to work, the industry needs it, because there are too many projects that should see the light of day."
Unsurprisingly, investing is much more complicated than backing. Kickstarter is structured so backers make a simple purchase; people are able to pay a set amount in exchange for tangible items or access to the final product. Gambitious removes that barrier and invites people to become a part of the companies they invest in, and that difference opens the possibility of a legal quagmire.
You own it, you're responsible for it
The system will launch in Europe, with support for North America promised in the future. Developers need to be incorporated to take part in the Gambitious platform, so two-man teams in the basement will need to become a legal entity if they're hoping to raise money. Heck, they don't even need a game; Gambitious will allow developers to sell stakes of themselves to investors if they so choose. Who doesn't want a little equity in a video game developer?
Of course, that comes at a cost. "An investment can be made starting at as little as €20 (approximately $26.40) per investment unit, to as much as €2,500,000 (approximately $3,300,086.39). As it is likely that we will have a wider variety of investors than Kickstarter it is hard to name an average investment," Hanraets said.
Gambitious will soon include an advisory board of industry veterans with the ability to refuse any project or company, and the company "demands" companies take a proactive attitude to promoting their project; there will be no sitting down to wait for the funds to roll in. Still, this is your investment, and ultimately you own the risks when and if you decide to help fund a studio.
"The studio will be regulated and monitored by investor legislature and the crowd, through online tools," Hanraets explained. "But it is still an investment where investors are responsible for selecting the right ideas, if a company they have invested in underperforms they lose your money. In any case of bankruptcy normal Dutch corporate law rules can be applied during the bankruptcy process."
Things become tricky if a project fails or a company folds, and both events are a very real threat in the video game industry. So what happens if the game or company you invested in dies? "There is no basic answer to [that] question, it all depends on the situation given. How far is the project in development? Was there mismanagement?" Hanraets asked rhetorically. "Gambitious won't handle the legal aftermath, we are a platform which connects investors with studios in the need of funding. But we will incorporate an advisory board of industry veterans who will review the projects and can offer additional services."
The real winners may be the lawyers
We spoke with investor Kevin Dent for our story on Kickstarter, and he responded to the idea of Gambitious with something close to horror. "If I get into this, I do not actually know how I can keep hundreds of investors happy without a team of lawyers. The very notion that I can be on the right side of compliance without spending tens of thousands on lawyers is nonsense," Kevin Dent said. "I sit on the advisory boards of a few companies and I find it hard to keep under ten investors happy."
"This very week on Kickstarter, one of the projects bought two iPads for a new iPad title. The forums went batshit vilifying them and none of those people hold equity in those firms. Imagine if you piss off the majority of your investors and they decide to… well I don't know, fire you? Guess what? That is the prerogative of investors; they can and do actually do that," he said. "You cannot give investors back their money and carry on as if nothing had happened. You have a fiducially-bound duty to those people." Founders can protect their place in their company by setting up preferred stock, but that takes lawyers and business savvy—which many small developers can't afford to hire or develop, respectively.
There are two different outcomes for a Gambitious campaign: Either a small number of investors pay large amounts of money, in which case they may own a large percentage of the studio or intellectual property; or a large number of investors invest small amounts of money each, in which case you have a large number of people who own a small percentage of the studio or intellectual property. Both possibilities introduce a large number of complications to the relationship. I spoke with a lawyer about Gambitious and, after I promised to protect his anonymity, the only thing he would say based on the information I sent him was that this is a great deal for lawyers; both sides will likely need legal representation to fully protect either their company or their investment.
Investor Beware
As of this writing, there are no answers to fundamental questions such as whether or not the investment delivers voting shares or non-voting shares, or how any future profit is defined/accounted/distributed. And there's no information on tax implications, audit process, reporting requirements, transfer of shares, arbitration and legal jurisdiction, financial and legal liability, and a whole host of other issues minor and major. While it's good to have more options for funding game development, Gambitious raises a giant red flag because there is no simple way to bring investors into a company. Taking on investors—real, actual investors—during the early days of a project forces everyone to deal with complex legal challenges. There is very real risk of both sides misunderstanding what they're getting into, or facing extensive legal fees to protect themselves.
Gambitious offers a simple pitch: You get to invest in companies you believe in and games you'd like to play, and if any of those entities becomes profitable you share in the spoils. It's an attractive idea, at least on the surface, but we're extremely weary of the unintended consequences of start-ups inviting large numbers of people to invest in their ideas. It's possible these fears will be allayed once we're given specifics on how the company will operate in North America, but it's clear the risks are just as easy to see as the possibilities.
We'll be keeping an eye on Gambitious after launch to see how things go. And, as always: if you're considering an investment in video game development, never invest money you're not willing to lose.


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NBA Lockout Begins at Midnight
As many of us expected, the owners and players failed to reach an agreement and the lockout begins at midnight tonight. Both sides have dug in for the long haul, so this is the beginning of a loooonnggg offseason.This is an excellent Q&A describing the situation. At this point, the lockout has become a foregone conclusion, but the optimist in me hoped that the players and owners would consider their fans and reach an agreement. Unfortunately, the situation is way too contentious for that to happen.


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Many titles for this post….. Easiest thing you will ever make So easy a 12 month old could make Balls and links…(insert your own joke here…) Yummy, meat…. Get your toothpick out and go to town… I could go on….but I won't bore you anymore. Get ready….follow along….many directions here…. Get out your crock pot and pour in a … [Read more...]
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Again with the slow cooker…. again….is that what you're saying in your head? What can I say….I'm on a roll I tell ya :) These sweet almonds cook up in quick in the slow cooker and they make your house smell divine. I'm sure you have the ingredients on hand (except the almonds maybe). These cinnamon sugar almonds make great neighbor gifts or party … [Read more...]
Slow cooker Artichoke Chicken recipe
I am definitely on a slow cooker kick lately…it is so easy and I love not worrying about dinner all day. I made this recipe up with things I already had on hand…and everyone loved it! I use chicken thighs because they will not dry out…they just get better and juicier the slower and longer they cook. No fail people! Drain and chop up a can of … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Lasagna (crock pot) recipe
I realize I have given you a few options when it comes to lasagna….but this one has got to be the easiest one yet. No need to boil noodles (yay…) you could make the filling and keep it in the fridge for a couple days (make ahead…bonus!) And it is really really tasty. Great week night meal…all you need is a salad and you are good to … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chinese Chicken Recipe (crock pot recipes)
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BBQ crock pot chicken
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Crockpot Easy Mac & Cheese
I have never made this recipe before today....I was amazed at how simple it was I had to try! It was really good! Great for Easter or other large gatherings!Get your slow cooker out spray with cooking spray....mix all ingredients...place cover on. Seriously it took 3 minutes...Ingredients1/2 pound elbow macaroni4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, … [Read more...]
Angel Chicken…slow cooker
Recently in Midwest Living they listed ten fabulous slow cooker recipes....I was ripping them all out to try! Here is the first one...everyone gave it a 10 in my house. Served with hot brown rice and spinach....it was delicious---and so easy! You will need 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds) 1 8-oz. pkg. … [Read more...]


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Cargo shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway are down 25 percent after the long, harsh winter delayed the start of this year's shipping season. That's according to North Country Now. More detail, you say? Well, in Montreal to Lake Ontario...
I started this post just planning to share a CBC news item on a new way to track all ships at sea – one more application of satellite surveillance and data mining that have also been quite newsworthy of late. But on Wednesday I heard a Terry...
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Seaway Study to Get More Funding
Nov 17, 2003 — Congress is poised to earmark another $2 million to continue a study of shipping on the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Coast Guard Preparing Ballast Standard
Oct 13, 2003 — The U.S. Coast Guard is working to develop a new standard for cargo ships to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Officials are holding five public meetings to discuss the environmental impact of such a standard. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Mark Brush reports. Go to full article
Report: Seaway Expansion Not Worth the Cost
Oct 07, 2003 — Two environmental groups have released a study that questions the benefits of allowing bigger boats on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway. Save the River and Great Lakes United paid for the report because they fear deepening the channels and allowing ocean-going vessels on the Great Lakes would harm the ecosystem. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Peter Payette reports. Go to full article
Cargo Ships Oppose Proposed Ballast Rules
Oct 06, 2003 — A proposed bill requiring ocean-going foreign vessels to dump their ballast water before they enter the Great Lakes is receiving strong criticism from shipping groups. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Tracy Samilton reports. Go to full article
Corps Backs Off Seaway Expansion
Feb 26, 2003 — A study of the St. Lawrence Seaway is pulling back from expanding locks and channels for bigger ships. Instead, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is going to research more about the Seaway's existing conditions, including environmental concerns. David Sommerstein has more. Go to full article
Seaway Expansion: Spotlight on Canada
Feb 20, 2003 — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to move ahead on a 20 million dollar study of Seaway expansion. Shippers and ports say it's needed. Environmentalists say it could lead to dredging and blasting on the St. Lawrence River. The Corps is waiting on support and money from Canada. David Sommerstein surveys opinion north of the border. Go to full article
Seaway Expansion: Canada's Role Uncertain
Feb 13, 2003 — A Canadian environmental group doubts Canada will support an on-going study of expanding the St. Lawrence Seaway for bigger ships. But a Canadian port believes the opposite. David Sommerstein reports Canada's decision has been delayed for months. Go to full article
On the Docks at the Port of Ogdensburg
Dec 16, 2002 — Freighters on the St. Lawrence Seaway are making their last pick-ups and deliveries around the Great Lakes before they begin clearing the waterway for winter this week. The North Country's only shipping port, in Ogdensburg, receives an average of six ships a year. David Sommerstein visited the port while longshoremen were loading a Dutch freighter to see how life on the docks has changed over the years and what an expanded seaway would mean for the port. Go to full article
Canada Wants Changes To Seaway Study?
Dec 13, 2002 — David Sommerstein talks with John Birnbaum, executive director of the Georgian Bay Association in Ontario, who says he received assurances from Canada's Transport Minister David Collinette that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study of the St. Lawrence seaway needs some changes to be acceptable to Canada. Go to full article
Environmentalists Oppose Channel Expansion Study
Oct 17, 2002 — A coalition of environmental groups and others doesn't want the Army Corps of Engineers to even study the idea of widening and deepening channels for larger ships on the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports. Go to full article
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The most controversial player on the Buffalo Bills roster at the moment is probably DE/OLB Chris Kelsay. Mentioning Kelsay's name in a Buffalo living room, Bills message board, or any Western New York watering hole is generally the quickest way to elicit a chorus of groans. This results from a variety of reasons, such as the facts that Kelsay is one of the two main defensive holdovers from the Jauron era, Kelsay's career sack numbers have been underwhelming (yet consistent), and the biggest one: Kelsay was extended last fall to a 4 year, 24 million dollar contract while appearing to struggle to make the transition to OLB. Personally, I certainly wasn't thrilled at the notion of rewarding a defensive end who had failed to standout throughout mediocre defensive seasons, but I also realized there was some (if not enough) validity to Nix's justification that Kelsay was a leader the team needed to set the tone for the younger players.
With all this in mind, I made a point to pay attention to how Buffalo deployed Kelsay this preseason. I wanted to learn if there was perhaps merit in Nix's first big extension, and if Kelsay was really a better player than he was given credit for. After watching two games, I've seen Chris Kelsay used completely differently between the two evenings, leaving me with two very separate, distinct feelings about the same player.
We'll start with game one in Chicago. Most Bills fans were focused on Shawne Merriman's attempted career resurgence and the shiny new toy, Marcell Dareus. Rightly so, as those two players kicked ass. But to explain Kelsay's role, we must first discuss the deensive formation. The Bills came out using a 4-3 under as their base set, with Merriman as the Sam (strongside linebacker), and Kelsay as the weakside end (I'll have a post later this preseason breaking down the Bills defensive alignments). Kelsay excelled in this role, using his size and strength to close out the backside of the play and attack the gaps correctly every time. This greatly contributed to the Bills ability to shut down the Bears rushing attack. On passing plays, Kelsay was pretty much what we've come to expect from him. He has to be blocked, will push the pocket and cause pressure if the pocket breaks down despite not being the terror that causes lines to shift protection in a certain direction(i.e. Merriman). In fact, on Merriman's second sack, Kelsay had pushed the opposite side of the pocket almost as much as the former Charger, denying Caleb Hanie the ability to escape Merriman from the back door. Had he not pushed, Merriman doesn't get that sack. In Chicago, Kelsay was a contributing, functional part of a very good unit.
Fast forward to Saturday night in Denver, and the personnel situation had shifted significantly due to Merriman's absence. Kelsay filled in at the Sam position, with Carrington stepping up to Kelsay's vacated weakside end position in the same 4-3 under set. Initially, it didn't look much different. The weakside end and the Sam both have similar contain responsibilities against the run, and the only difference appears to be the end puts his hand on the ground. But on the very first snap, the major distinction made itself very clear. Kelsay dropped back into a zone coverage, while Carrington plowed toward the quarterback.
The ball went to the opposite side of the field on that particular play, but it became apparent that Kelsay was being asked to be a pass defender; which, if you remember the veteran's adventures in coverage last year, often ended in disaster. Several plays later, Kelsay played linebacker in a 3-3 nickel formation, showed 'blitz,' dropped back into coverage, and couldn't get to his coverage responsibility 25 yards down field in time to make a play on the ball, which was caught by the Bears receiver. The play wound up being negated due to technical penalties, but it was clear that Kelsay hadn't improved his abysmal pass coverage since we saw it last year. Suddenly, memories of Kelsay being a serviceable player a mere week before gave way to images the former Cornhusker tripping in an attempt to cover Jermichael Finley 40 yards down the sideline, and the often grating invectives used to describe Kelsay seemed much more valid.
It's clear, than, that we have two very different football players with one Chris Kelsay. Kelsay is efficient, if unglamorous, playing opposite Merriman; while grossly inadequate attempting to replace him at the Sam.
The question that begs is why? Why do the Bills try to force this? Wouldn't it make more sense to keep Kelsay at his natural end position, and give players like Danny Batten or Antonio Coleman the opportunity to fill in at Sam? If I'm optimistic, there's a justifiable rationalization. Perhaps the coaching staff wanted to see how Carrington (the most similar player to Kelsay on the roster) played with the first team at weakside end while wondering how Kelsay could handle the additional coverage responsibilities of playing linebacker. After all, it is the preseason, where experimentation largely is without consequence.
However, a darker fear still lingers. The chance exists that Edwards and Wannstedt actually consider Kelsay the next most viable option to play that linebacker position if Merriman goes down. If that's the case, we had better get used to getting shredded in the flats often (that is, if you're not used to it after last year). Honestly, I think the truth lies somewhere in the middle of these two theories. It is just absolutely striking to me how a defensive player with a well defined, invariable skill set can take on such different personas depending on how he lines up. But if there's one thing I'm sure about this early in the offseason, it's this: as Bills fans, we are much better off with the first Kelsay.
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1/2 cup
cold coffee
3 tablespoons
vanilla ice cream
3 tablespoons
chocolate syrup
2 cups
crushed ice
So I looked at the ingredient list and then went to the kitchen...without writing down the measurements. What I made was this...just with altered proportions. I used ~3/4 C ice coffee (instant dissolved in a blend of milk / vanilla soy milk instead of water...this also accounts for the added milk), frozen banana (instead of banana + ice) and about 1/2 C of ice cream. Looks like I forgot the chocolate syrup. Oops. Well it tasted great! A nice way to have your morning cold coffee but get in some fruit as well!! It's easily justifiable as healthy b/c of the banana...just ignore the 1/2 C of ice cream! ;-)
This was.....interesting.
I used frozen yogurt to lighten it up,
but kept everything else the same. I keep a pitcher of cold coffee in the fridge during summer so it makes it easier when making drinks like this.
It was great to not only use the excess
frozen bananas I have in the fridge but
it also adds more fiber/fruit in my day.
I'm just not sure I like it.
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I kinda used the ingredients; but mixed it around..Like I didn't use bananas, (out) And I didn't use chocolate syrup (out also) But, I used a hot chocolate packet=] It was good, but really creamy!!!:)
Also makes a great mocha latte without the banana.
This was good but I think it would be better without the bannana.
I liked this.. I used skim milk, sugar free chocolate syrup and some homemade banana ice cream instead of vanilla
Not enough banana or coffee flavor for me.
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Calories: 186
Calories from Fat: 27
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#Podcast – What the first Knight-Mozilla OpenNews fellows have been working on
November 9th, 2012Posted by Sarah Marshall in Podcast
It has been a year since the first Knight-Mozilla OpenNews fellowship winners were announced.
The five, who were sponsored to produce open-source code and solve challenges within the host news organisations, were named at last years MozFest.
As MozFest gets underway and the next cohort of fellows are announced, we take a look at what the five have been doing throughout their 10-month placements.
Journalism.co.uk technology editor Sarah Marshall speaks to:
- Mark Boas – Al Jazeera English
- Cole Gillespie – Zeit Online
- Laurian Gridinoc – BBC
- Nicola Hughes – Guardian
- Dan Schultz – Boston Globe
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Rachel Shannon's would be husband had tragically died in a car accident on the way to the church.
At the time Rachel was heavily pregnant.
Now seven years later she finds herself and daughter Meagan without a brother and uncle.
Damian Shannon had died from an accident, or was it?
The day that Martin Kingsley witnessed the unfortunate death of Damian Shannon brought back memories of Adele. Cancer had taken his beautiful wife from him twelve months to the day.
The course of events that followed led Martin and Rachel to cross paths, here their blossoming relationship is undermined by a sequel of accidents and deaths, each a link to Rachel's brother.
The plot thickens when Detective Tony Vander exhibits to Martin a lolly wrapper mysteriously tied in a Knot.
Knowledge of this leads Martin and Rachel to investigate, having; they think identified the owner of the wrapping paper found.
The trail leads to Rachel's landlord Ray Kelly owner of 'Kelly's Pure Water' and his subordinate Phil Chafer.
Martin and Rachel's relationship become undermined by fear; fear that their memories will darken the future. Each knowing that the dilemma they were in had to be resolved one way or another.
The course they take could be disastrous because due to their meddling Rachel's daughter Meagan then becomes a target to cover up Kelly's involvement.


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Gomes' life a lesson in perseverance
Slugging outfielder trying to work his way onto Reds' roster
SARASOTA, Fla. --- Only 28, outfielder Jonny Gomes has already lived through a heart attack, a car accident that claimed the life of his best friend and time living homeless as a teen.None of those life-changing moments has sapped his intensity for playing or his desire to keep things loose in the clubhouse. And if he makes the Reds as a non-roster player this spring, teammates will know immediately that he will really have their backs without being asked.
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Man robbed at Shell Service Station on Santa Rita Road at Pimlico
Original post made on Jan 17, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, January 17, 2013, 9:40 AM
on Jan 17, 2013 at 10:06 am
Any idea of what time this robbery occurred? Right across from McDonald's and nobody saw a thing?
on Jan 17, 2013 at 10:24 am
Just read the story on the Local News on Yahoo.. it happened at 9:45 at night.
on Jan 17, 2013 at 10:46 am
If the victim had an M-16 slung over his shoulder, the perp with the little silver handgun wouldn't have bothered him. But since the dumb liberal victim (49er jersey? c'mon!) was carrying a purse with a Randy Moss jersey in it but no gun he was just asking to be robbed at gunpoint. Fight the tyranny!


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