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The New York Islanders are not playoff bound, and when teams aren't playoff bound, they typically try to sell some parts at the trade deadline. Goaltender Evgeni Nabokov has been great for the Isles of late, and it's quite possible that his value is higher now than it will ever be.
That's leading some fans to believe that Garth Snow should get rid of the man who's quickly become his No. 1 netminder. Via an extremely detailed FanPost at Lighthouse Hockey:
But if a player would leave the team at the end of the year and the team cannot re-sign that player or that player HAS VALUE but does NOT HAVE A PLACE IN THE TEAM'S FUTURE, the team needs to trade that player to get something for that value.
Nabokov is this type of player. His contract runs to the end of the season. Moreover, he's 36. Even if he wanted to sign with the Islanders again, he's probably on his last legs and he's 6th oldest in the NHL right now. At best the Islanders could expect from him to repeat his career average (not this current performance) next year, and more likely he'll get worse. No one escapes from aging.
Nabokov is old, and as good as he's been of late for the Islanders, the playoffs are essentially out of the question and there's no guarantee that he'll keep up that strong play beyond this season. There's not even a guarantee that he'll keep it up for the rest of this season, really. The Islanders might be wise to get something in return for Nabokov at the trade deadline this year before his value inevitably plummets.
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Molly plans a secret project to win her school's Lend-a-Hand Contest. But the project turns out to be harder than Molly thought. Author: Valerie Tripp. Paperback. 88 pages.
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Neurolux is a lounge and music venue in Boise's historic Hitchcock Building.
Neurolux carries a long history in the Boise emerging music scene, as it has played host to up-and-coming touring bands for longer than anyone else around. Several Treefort 2012 and 2013 shows had lines out the door at Neurolux, and this year's lineup at the historic club will once again warrant you wanting to get there early to get in.
"Not only is this the most convivial, mysterious, diverse bar in town, but it's also the only one with a sexy red pool table and stiff drinks that will make you wish you'd asked for a tall glass. Drink. Talk. Listen to music. Repeat." -- Boise Weekly
As noted on the Tickets page, the best way to make sure you get into shows at Neurolux during Treefort is to buy a festival pass and show up early. If there is available capacity after wristband holders have entered, we will sell a limited number of cash sales at the door for shows at Neurolux.


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Rix Reinecke is credited with designing the iconic "Ocean Towers" apartment building in Vancouver BC, during the mid-to-late 1950s. He was part of architectural firm Chow, Nelson and Reinecke.
Ocean Towers is a 19-storey landmark building in Vancouver's West End, a wide slab of a building overlooking English Bay near the Sylvia Hotel. It's unique -- truly one of a kind -- in a distinctive post-modern design.
Can anyone tell me what other buildings Rix Reinecke has designed?____ I haven't found anything on the internet with his name, nor any references at Vancouver Public Library, and Vancouver Archives.
Photos of this building can be seen on this website...
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Steps to the sand, clean beautiful remodel in Seal Beach
- bedrooms 1
- baths 1
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
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Cozy (700sq ft), single level one bedroom, completely remodeled
duplex, one bath, just steps to the pristine sand of Seal Beach�a
quiet bungalow surrounded by cozy cottages and magnificent mansions.
Impeccably remodeled, with new kitchen cabinets, granite counter
tops, all new appliances, internet, new bathroom! HDTV's in living room and bedroom. King size bed, queen fold-out sofa and (2) twin trundle beds. Small patio area with barbeque.
Short walk to pier, Main Street. Includes garage, washer and
dryer (shared laundry facilities). Rates may be
discounted for consecutive weeks.
Smoking not allowed!
Adjoining mirror image unit (but different decorations)also available as a vacation rental. Check availability
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HGTV, cable and DVD
High speed internet
All linens and towels provided
Fully equipped kitchen w/ microwave and dishwasher
Patio with BBQ Grill
Shared complimentary laundry facilities
Beach chairs, beach games, small umbrella
activities and attractions in Seal Beach Los Angeles Area
Sunbathing, surfing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, waterskiing,
sailing, parasailing, windsurfing, snorkeling/diving,biking,
shopping, sightseeing, restaurants, theme parks, hiking, golf
vacation rental rates
Jan to Mar $ 975/wk $2,650/mo
Apr to May 1,000 2,750
June 1,125 3,100
July 1,350 5,000
Aug 1,350 50000
Sept, Oct 1,125 3,150
Nov, Dec 1,125 2,750
Prices subject to change.
Holiday rates may apply.
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- Swim, surf
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Be Merry! {personal post}
We are currently in Dallas visiting my side of the family, and enjoying some delicious food. My parents were wanting a new family photo, so we cleaned up all of the wrapping paper yesterday morning, braved the cold, and put the tripod to some good use.
MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Ellis/Craddock family! :)
Roxanne & Justin Preview {austin wedding photographer}
Roxanne and Justin did such a fantastic job planning their wedding. So much thought was put into every little detail, and I just couldn't get enough.
The Patterson Family {austin family photographer}
The Patterson family was such a joy to work with! These kids were so much fun and had me laughing the entire time. I mean really… check out those expressions.
30 Photos/30 Days 2012
So, it has almost been a year since I officially started Coati Photography. Can you believe that? You may remember that I kick-started it all by doing a little thing I like to call 30 Photos in 30 Days. It was SO difficult and I will admit that I cheated a little bit here and there. This year, I would LOVE to invite anyone and everyone to join me in this challenge. It won't start until January, so no worries… you have plenty of time to mentally prepare yourself. :)
Here are the rules:
- Starting on January 22, 2012 you will begin taking at least one picture every day for 30 days.
– You do NOT have to be a professional photographer to join.
– The picture can be of anything, but must be a new photo taken that very day.
– Photo sessions that are paid for by clients do NOT count. This is a challenge to push you. (Why not bless a family or two with some free photos?)
– You must post your photos somewhere for everyone to see… blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. This is to take you out of your comfort zone and post things even if they aren't completely perfect like you would like.
So who's in? If you plan on joining the challenge, just leave a comment below on this blog post and leave a link to where you will be posting your photos.
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I am absolutely in love with everything above! I have all of these on my wish list for Christmas this year. ModCloth has EVERYTHING… dresses, shoes, super cute office supplies, home decor, etc. There is TONS to choose from! All of this to say, that I am going to be giving away a $50 ModCloth gift card to one of you!!
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Contest ends Friday, December 2nd at 5pm. Winner will be announced that day at 5:30pm.
Jeremy & Lydia {austin engagement photographer}
I am so excited about these photos that I just couldn't wait to edit and post them. Jeremy proposed to Lydia last night at the French Legation Museum here in Austin and it was beyond precious. These two could not be more perfect for each other… it's ridiculous.
The actual proposal was kept private, but Jeremy had contacted me a couple of weeks ago to see if we could do a mini-session immediately afterwards. I got their a little early to find Jeremy so excited and so nervous. He had planned everything out so well. I hid behind the beautiful plantation style home waiting for Lydia to arrive. I saw her walking down the long path, looking at Jeremy waiting for her in the distance. It was beautiful and I felt so honored to be part of their special day.
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Kirsten Dunst was spotted at Heathrow Airport yesterday en route to Nice for Cannes Film Festival.
The dress ensured she was comfortable for the flight as she wore a Louis Vuitton Resort 2012 pajama shirt.
Her leopard-print shirt was teamed with simple black jeans and sandals.
Kirsten's accessories included black shades, a Louis Vuitton grey 'Alma' tote and Louis Vuitton hand luggage.
Is this a slight indication that she will be wearing Louis Vuitton during Cannes?
We will have to wait and see.
You may remember that Sofia Coppola and Caroline Sieber have both worn the Louis Vuitton full pj set.
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Mont Blanc GROUP > Mont Blanc > Climber's Log
Mont Blanc Climber's Log
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|Route Climbed: normal Date Climbed: 22 Aug 2000
|See my trip report and pictures here:
|Posted Jul 17, 2005 2:17 am
|Route Climbed: gouter Date Climbed: august 2004
|waited out a 3 day storm. made the summit, solo, in a few hours from gouter refuge. beautiful views. crowded mountain.
|Posted Jul 12, 2005 6:24 pm
|Route Climbed: Gouter route Date Climbed: July 5th 2005
|climbed normal route from Nid d Aigle to discover that a storm was due in the night, decided to head directly for Summit.
Summited at 8.00pm in high winds but perfect views from the top, back to Gouter hut by 10.30
climbed with brother Shaun Taylor and Ricardo Montiel from Granada, Spain who we met on the route
|Posted Jul 11, 2005 7:03 am
|Route Climbed: Grand Mulets Date Climbed: May 20, 2005
|Crazy people waking up at 2 AM, leaving the hut at 3. Absolutely unnecessary to get up that early. We got up at 4, left at 5, summit and wonderful ski down with plenty of time to spare. Quite long route, but mostly uneventuful and nontechnical. Some approach issues over the Junction including one dicy crevass crossing requiring a belay. Almost everybody suffering from altitute, myself included even after an entire winter of climbing 1-2 4000m peaks/week!
|Posted Jul 7, 2005 12:40 pm
|Route Climbed: Various Date Climbed: Aug 90,Jul 91, Aug 92, Aug 97
|Been lucky with weather on all ocassions. Once climbed from the Gouter Hut mid afternoon to avoid the forecasted storm early next morning. Got back to Hut just as darkness fell. Did the Traverse from Gouter to Aig Du Midi on another occasion.
|Posted Jun 23, 2005 9:56 am
|Route Climbed: Dôme du Goûter Date Climbed: 18 July, 2004
|Started in the night in calm and warm weather. The thunderstorm begun with sunrise. No visibility at all, no views and pleasant summit moment. Just found the pole on the top and started to descend. It could be better in good weather
|Posted Jun 7, 2005 11:52 am
|Route Climbed: Gouter Date Climbed: 17 July 2003, 31 July 2004
|Two times on the top.
My first alpine mountain.During the day of reaching Gouter Hut the weather was not very good and in the evening there was a snowstorm.But suprisingly next day weather was very good,clouds were in the valleys and all the higher peaks was peaking above them-great.I started climbing pretty late(about 5 am),spent some time in Vallot so I reached summit about 11:15. That day I descended to Nid d'Aigle.
We started early in the morning from Tete Rousse and reached Gouter Hut about 10 am,then decided to climb the summit(we planned to reached it next day).I reached the summit about 14:30,my friends 30 minutes later.It was very nice to be on the summit on my own(remembering the crowds in 2003) so when my friends came we spent some time on the top and slowly descended to Gouter where we spent a night.
|Posted May 4, 2005 11:05 am
|Route Climbed: Grands Mulets, Normal Date Climbed: March 22, 2004
|From the middle cable car station we tried to make our way through the thick snow. Unfortunatly, the weather was not kind to us. It was snowing for three days continuously which is every skier dream, but quite a disaster for the mountaineering. We had to turn around. After all, I should admit that It was quite a pleasant skiing in Grand Modes (Chamonix)
|Posted Apr 5, 2005 8:14 pm
|Route Climbed: from Refige de Cosmiques Date Climbed: 04.07.2004
|With my friends Roby, Pero and Crippa I reached the summit of Mont Blanc along the way from Refuge de Cosmiques.
For me, it's the best easy way for the top of Mont Blanc!
|Posted Mar 23, 2005 3:56 am
|Route Climbed: Gouter Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 04
|A long day from the Tete Rouse and back. Solo.
|Posted Mar 15, 2005 2:50 pm
|Thomas Gurviez
|Route Climbed: normal route through dôme du goûter Date Climbed: july 2001
|route too crowdy too be interesting, crossing the Aiguille du Goûter couloir is very dangerous
|Posted Feb 7, 2005 4:10 am
|Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: Jul 2000
|Beautiful views!
|Posted Jan 14, 2005 7:19 pm
|Route Climbed: Aiguille du Midi to the Three M (MtBlanc du Tacul to Mt Maudit to Mt Blanc) Date Climbed: July 6, 1998
|Reached the summit (after 9 hours climb) from the Refuge des Cosmiques in the company of a very close friend. Fortunately we were able to complete the climb despite our exhaustion (we had little time for acclimatization; more details provided in Trip Report). I cried like a baby from the emotions of having reached the summit without mishaps (my age was 52 at the time).
|Posted Nov 19, 2004 9:16 pm
|Route Climbed: Various Date Climbed: 2002-2004
|Three attempts, only one really serious bad conditions each time, maybe next time.....
|Posted Oct 19, 2004 2:51 am
|Route Climbed: Gouter Route Date Climbed: June 30 2003
|Posted Oct 16, 2004 5:37 am
|Route Climbed: Three Mount Blanc Date Climbed: Sep 4 2003
|Posted Oct 16, 2004 5:36 am
|Route Climbed: Gouter Route Date Climbed: June 11 2004
|No lifts were used.
|Posted Oct 16, 2004 5:35 am
|Route Climbed: Grande Traverse - Gouter-MtBlanc-MtMaudit-MtBlanc du Tacul-Aguille du Midi Date Climbed: August 15 - 1996
|Beautiful climb!
|Posted Oct 15, 2004 12:27 pm
|Route Climbed: Normal route Date Climbed: 07/08/93
|This was my 1st peak in the Alps.
|Posted Oct 5, 2004 2:05 am
|Holmer Roelvink
|Route Climbed: Gouter Date Climbed: 21 august 2004
|After a week of unstable weather (wind and rain) we left Chamonix on fri. 20th August. Arrived at 14:00 in Gouter hut. Very cold that night (-20C), but we left the hut at 2:45 towards the top. Snow and wind made the route not crowded at all, only 20-25 climbers seen on route. Many stayed in the Gouter ridge. At 8:15 we reached the top in bad weather: hard wind and snow. After 15 minutes we had to go down. Without our guide we would be lost, the track was totally covered with fresh snow. Picked up a couple of people during the descent. Back in Chamonix valley at 16:00.
Next year again, hopefully with blue sky to enjoy the view.
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True Ski In Ski Out Overlooking Base Of Peak 8 in Breckenridge Area
- bedrooms 3
- baths 3
- sleeps 12
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets considered no
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$ 6,500 / month
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Come and enjoy one of the largest and favorably located Ski-in Ski-out condos in Breckenridge. Skiwatch 432 is the largest unit in the building but it is an ideal place to stay no matter how many are in your group.
The unit is a large 3 bedroom 3 full bath two story (over 1,600 square feet) completely renovated condominium. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, heated slate floors and professionally decorated with all the right touches. Very clean and comfortable and a perfect home away from home.
*Fully Equipped Kitchen
*Living Room w/ Vaulted Ceiling & Large Stone Fireplace
*Large Deck
*Master Suite with 1 King Bed
*Second Bedroom with 2 Queen Beds
*Third Bedroom with 1 Double Bed and Twin Bunk Beds
*Queen Sleeper Sofa in Great Room
This is a phenomenal location for any ski enthusiast or first-timer and at a price that is significantly less than other options located on Peak 7 and 8 such as One Ski Hill Place and Crystal Peak Lodge ---- yet with the same quality interior. Enjoy the comfort & convenience of being right on the slopes and having immediate access to a variety of trails -- novice, intermediate, advanced and expert. There are two high-speed quadchairs directly in front of Skiwatch, the Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Superchairs. Just put on your skis and head 100 yards down the hill to catch a ride. Peak 8 has over 1100 skiable acres out of the 2358 acres available in Breckenridge. Peak 7 has over 300 acres which can be accessed from Peak 8. Peaks 9 and 10 are connected by lifts with Peak 8. The Ski School and Kids' Castle are located at the base area below our building. The base area also has the Ski Hill Grill restaurant and T-Bar lounge, a ski shop, and free gondola and shuttle service to town. Breckenridge lift tickets are interchangeable with Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, and other Vail Resort Ski Areas.
The building has attached, private, covered parking on two levels, so no need to worry about the elements when coming to or from your car. In the last two years, the building has undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations to update décor and improve appearance.
After a great day of skiing on our world class slopes, relax by the fire while you enjoy the beautiful views that our unit has to offer.
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Property Type
- condo
- floor area 1600 sq. ft.
- floor 4
- guests provide their own meals
Location Type
- No need to lug your skis around. Grab your gear from the conveniently located ski lockers and ski down to the Rocky Mountain and Colorado Super Chair lifts. Return for lunch or to rest a while.
- This property truly is Ski-In,Ski-Out, located just 100 yards from the nearest lift. Step out onto your private balcony, the largest in the building, and look down onto the base of Peak 8.
mountain view
- Stunning views of Peak 8, 9, Mount Argentine and Bald Mountain
- ski-out
- adventure
- family
- heating
- elevator
linens provided
- No need to strip any of the beds upon departure. We take care of all that for you.
- Gas fireplace for ease of use
- Underground attached parking garage. There is no additional cost when renting at Skiwatch. Up to two spots are available.
- Free wifi access in unit and common areas
towels provided
- Simply leave the towels in the bathrooms upon departure and we'll take care of the rest.
washing machine
- Machines are located at the laundry facility in the building
clothes dryer
- Machines are located at the laundry facility in the building
- parking
living room
- Soft and Loveseat with additional chair for seating. Television can be viewed from anywhere in the great room.
- fitness room / equipment
dishes & utensils
- Plenty of dishes and utensils if you choose to eat in
- All new stainless steel appliances
- refrigerator
- stove
- oven
- microwave
- dishwasher
- coffee maker
pantry items
- Variety of spices which change from renter to renter. Please feel free to take what you purchased or leave for the next person.
- toaster
- dishes & utensils
- dining area
- There are 8 bar stools. Two additional chairs are located at the bar/pantry area. They can be easily moved and there is plenty of room on the end of the table to accommodate them all.
Pool / Spa
- sauna
hot tub
- Outdoor hot tubs overlooking the mountain.
- Bathrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- bathroom 1: toilet, combination tub/shower
- bathroom 2: toilet, combination tub/shower
- bathroom 3: toilet, shower
- Completely new when unit was renovated. Increased counter space and storage in Master Bath and Guest Bathroom.
- Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms, sleeps 12, beds for 12
- master bedroom: 1 king
- bedroom 2: 2 queen
- bedroom 3: 1 bunk bed, 1 double
- sleeper sofa: 1 queen
- Outside the third bedroom, located up the spiral staircase, there is a relatively large area where you can store luggage or place a sleeping bag to accommodate another guest.
satellite / cable
- Instructions and details located on coffee table.
- dvd player
- Four televisions with one in every bedroom and in the great room
game room
- There are two common areas in the building with tables and chairs.
- satellite / cable
deck / patio
- Large deck overlooking the slopes. Perfect for watching all the action or grabbing lunch on a warm ski day.
ski & snowboard
- Ski In, Ski Out location. Only 100 yards to the nearest lift.
- deck / patio
- long-term renters welcome
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
non smoking only
- Absolutely no smoking in condo or out on deck
- wheelchair accessible
- minimum age limit for renters
activities and attractions in Breckenridge Area Summit County Colorado
Leisure Activities
- sledding
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cross country skiing
- snowmobiling
- mountain climbing
- mountain biking
- skiing
- snowboarding
- hiking
- rock climbing
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"This escorted tour of Croatia and Montenegro's Adriatic coast will really leave you wishing you could stay in this paradise of shimmering turquoise waters and delicious food for longer. Beautiful Dubrovnik, historical Split, the coastal towns of Dalmatia, Krka National Park and the ultimate hidden gem of the Mediterranean, Kotor in Montenegro, are all on the 8 days long itinerary. The package includes guided sightseeing, flights and 7 nights' accommodation at quality hotels."
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Croatia is simply one of Europe's best kept secrets, however, with the scars of its recent history very much healed, this interesting country with its Mediterranean ambience and truly stunning natural beauty is on the discerning traveller's map once again.
Dubrovnik is a delight, almost a living museum, medieval in character with numerous baroque churches and where life spills spontaneously onto its pedestrianised marble streets. The Dalmatian coastline is legendary: one of the most dramatic in Europe and extending for hundreds of miles. Whilst this is a unique country, the Croatians appear very much Mediterranean in character: effervescent, friendly and open. The cuisine really is superb too, heavily influenced by nearby Greece and Italy; you will find exquisite fish like fresh sea bass, tuna and bream, excellent meats and Mediterranean vegetables. Then we visit Montenegro, one of the world's newest countries yet reminiscent of the Mediterranean 30 years ago: stunning coastline and centuries old fishing villages with tiny streets, Byzantine churches and market squares with stalls creaking from the weight of colourful local produce. Still so wonderfully undiscovered, it is a journey back in time.
Holiday Highlights
- Visit to Krka National Park and its stunning waterfalls
- Visit to Split and tour of the Emperor Diocletian's monumental palace, the greatest Roman structure in Eastern Europe
- Visit to medieval Trogir, one of the most charming ports in Dalmatia
- Visit to Mostar, setting of the famous bridge
- Tour of Dubrovnik, pearl of the Adriatic
- Tour of Montenegro, one of the most beautiful countries in the Mediterranean
- Escorted by our experienced tour manager
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This Saturday, the weekend before the much loved/dreaded Valentine's Day, my sister had a potluck with her work friends. As she is aware of my enthusiasm for potlucks, she invited Zoeya and me. The theme was Red Food. (Sidenote: this was not my first Red Food potluck). She made a delicious baked spaghetti and one of her friends brought an amazing red velvet, white chocolate and raspberry trifle – no beef, we asked. My contribution was a harissa-esque dip served over hummus, and a quinoa salad.
I tried to shape the harissa into a heart!
Here's something spicy you can make for your lovah: harissa. I use the term "harissa" loosely – this was more of a dip than a sauce or paste, and I made it not-too-spicy lest there be wimpy tongues at the party, but honestly the heat could have been to be turned up a notch (next time!). The other silly thing I did was that after I blitzed it the first time I decided that in color it wasn't red enough for a red food party so I added some tandoori masala thinking that spices were spices. Mistake! Although it still tasted good, it starting smelling distinctly Indian instead of a North African…so next time, paprika.
This is very versatile! Use as a dip, condiment on salads or sandwiches, or as a wet rub or part of a marinade. I served it over hummus.
Red Pepper and Sun-dried Tomato Harissa
3 red peppers
heaping tsp each cumin and coriander seeds
seeds from 2 cardamom pods
5 cloves
1 jar sun-dried tomatoes (minus the several I ate)
heaping tsp paprika
salt & pepper
1/2 – 2 tbsp red pepper flakes, depending on how hot you want it (maybe a little less for a dip and more for a condiment or wet rub)
1 tbsp olive oil
Heat oven to 450° Roast the red peppers by placing them directly on the oven rack and roast until blacked, turning once. Remove to a glass bowl and cover to sweat them (so it will be easier to take the skins off). Once cool, remove stems, seeds, and skins.
In the meantime, in a dry skillet toast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom seeds and cloves. Grind to a powder with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process to a thick paste. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
I also made:
I had my Persephone Salad in mind, but was in the mood to make something with quinoa. I found this recipe for Quinoa, Fennel, and Pomegranate Salad online, which looked delicious, but I still wanted to make pomegranate vinaigrette so I combined the two!
Quinoa Salad with Fennel and Pomegranate
For the quinoa
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed (red if possible! I couldn't find it so used tricolored)
olive oil
2 bulbs fennel, sliced (reserve fronds)
4 cloves garlic
tsp cumin seeds
tsp chili powder
handful fennel fronds (removed from stalk), chopped
handful cilantro, chopped
handful mint, chopped
1 head red leaf lettuce, chopped
Bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce to a simmer, and cook covered until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
In the meantime, heat olive oil to medium high and saute fennel and garlic with salt & pepper until fennel is very tender. Add cumin seeds and chili powder and saute for another minute.
Toss warm quinoa with fennel, herbs, and lettuce (I just love tossing warm things with lettuce because it makes it super green and wilts it just slightly).
For the vinaigrette
3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
3 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 tbsp honey
salt & pepper
6 tbsp olive oil
Whisk all together.
Toss quinoa and vinaigrette together, and top the whole thing with 1/4 cup or so pomegranate seeds
Someone enjoyed dinner (although she was more a fan of the spaghetti than the salad).
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Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts said fugitive investigators brought James Christopher Shawver, 35, of 125 Tamara Lane, Gaston, to the Lexington County Detention Center, where Shawver was booked at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Shawver was being held on Tuesday at the county Detention Center while awaiting a bond hearing.
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Strauss-Kahn held in French prostitution probe
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Some people never learn. He gets out of one situation then jumps into another.
Article excerpt from financialpost.com — "Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was taken in for questioning on Tuesday by police investigating an alleged prostitution ring run out of the northern French city of Lille.A former finance minister once seen as a strong contender for France 's 2012 presidential election, Strauss-Kahn's career and political ambitions came to an abrupt end...
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"The investigation is focused on a prostitution ring that allegedly supplied clients of Lille's luxury Carlton hotel. Police want to establish whether Strauss-Kahn knew that women at sex parties he attended in Paris and Washington were prostitutes.Strauss-Kahn's lawyer Henri Leclerc has said his client had no reason to think they were."
He's not very adept at identifying prostitutes. :)
He's not very adept at identifying prostitutes. :)
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There are some Virginia Walmart employees who are members of Organization United for Respect — or "OUR Walmart" — who support the recent movement, a UFCW spokesperson noted. Loudoun has Walmarts in Leesburg and Sterling, and residents in Dulles South likely head to the Chantilly Walmart.
Walmart workers who are not unionized have been complaining about low pay and a lack of benefits for awhile, according to the Huffington Post report. The members of OUR Walmart are coming together Wednesday to announce to provoke change for Walmart employees who have expressed that they shouldn't be silenced just for speaking out for better jobs and a stronger community.
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University of Maine research fellows have been assisting the Maine Governor's STEM Council create a comprehensive strategy to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics initiatives through an effort funded by UMaine's Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
Laura Millay, a student in the master of science in teaching program through the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education, or RiSE Center, and Johanna Barrett, a research fellow at the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center and student in the master of arts program in economics and international environmental policy, are providing information and resources to the council on how to create a strategic plan and data dashboard.
Daniel Laverty, a science teacher at Mattanawcook Junior High School in Lincoln who is also a master of science in teaching student through the RiSE Center, assisted in the initial gathering and presentation of data.
The STEM Council was signed into law and formed in 2011 when members were appointed by Gov. Paul LePage, according to Millay.
The council is composed of volunteer representatives from organizations, departments and businesses across the state, all with differing STEM perceptions. Without a clear mandate or any funding, members have created subcommittees to determine their role and find direction, Millay says.
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In the summer of 2012, Millay, Barrett and Laverty researched STEM initiatives and strategies used to promote them in states that are comparable to Maine.
"There are lots of STEM initiatives going on all over the place, but the idea of a council is to pull all of those together and coordinate efforts and clarify a strategy for STEM," Millay says.
Millay believes STEM education is necessary in advancing energy, developing technology and supporting economic growth while protecting the environment.
"You can see the importance of STEM all around us," Millay says. She believes many societal problems could benefit from STEM innovations by allowing for development without pollution and waste. Millay also says STEM education is necessary for economic growth in Maine by expanding industries and providing well-paid jobs for qualified workers.
"Because STEM education is about learning by doing and exposure at an early age to people already engaged in those fields, it can foster the necessary creativity, curiosity, drive and discipline required to be successful," Barrett says.
As a prospective high school science teacher, Millay's interest in the project is based in education.
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Millay and Barrett are working on a mock-up of a data dashboard they plan to present to the council this summer. Creating a dashboard connects to the concept of data-driven decision making, or using data to inform policy, Millay says.
A data dashboard would be an interactive website available to policymakers, researchers and the general public that would organize STEM education information in one place. Data on the website could be categorized to answer questions based on topics such as location or school, and linked to objectives to offer success indicators or benchmarks on reaching goals.
Making this information readily available would also help educate the public on the data's importance, Millay says.
"Data becomes powerful and reliable when it is consistent and thorough," Barrett says. "This goes back to the cultural component — consistent, reliable data requires that people are willing to participate and give information."
Data collection is also needed to monitor the council's progress. The longitudinal data can display trends and identify successful efforts in STEM education.
The Maine Department of Education currently has an online Data Warehouse where some STEM statistics are available, but doesn't offer a lot of useful data for crafting STEM policy or illustrating which initiatives work over time, according to Millay.
The website includes facts on student achievement in math and science as well as where students go after high school and what careers they choose. Information missing from the database includes public perceptions, success indicators and instruction quality, the researchers say.
Millay and Barrett are researching data on students, workforce, achievement, interest and teaching practices. They intend to learn what information is and isn't available and what would be useful in crafting policy. By looking at other states, they also plan to determine the best way to use, present and make publicly available the findings.
An example of new information that could be compiled would be the percentage of high school teachers in STEM subjects who have a degree in their field.
"Having that kind of data collected could really help show if there is an issue that needs to be addressed," Millay says. "And we'd be able to tell if some of the things we are trying are working or not. Without the data it's kind of impossible to say."
Barrett says she is proud of the research the team has completed so far.
"I like research that produces tangible outcomes rather than a paper on a shelf," Barrett says. "I feel we succeeded in giving the Maine STEM Council a solid understanding of where Maine stands in the national STEM landscape, and we are providing policymakers and business leaders with real and feasible recommendations about what kinds of initiatives are working here and what factors ought to be considered when implementing and measuring success."
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American Idol judge Randy Jackson says [win or lose] a star in born in young country music singer Scotty McCreery and the rest of the celebrity judges agree. Was his claim surprising? Not at all if you stop for a moment and realize that Scotty — who you can vote for by dialing 1-866-IDOLS-4 — is only seventeen.
Scotty rubbed the crowd just the right way all season long with his deep country crooner voice. The celebrity teen is not only darling, he really knows how to sing. Couple his artistic ability with an award-winning Mr. Nice guy personality, let's hope Scotty does not finish last.
Judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler don't think he will — but after last week's early loss of singer Pia Toscano there is no telling how the American phone in voting will go.
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Scotty's a true bass, something rarely seen on American Idol and not all that common in pop music — or country, which is where his allegiances lie.
His voice stands out from the pack immediately, and, when he's on, the judges love him.
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7:40am Saturday 26th May 2012 in Kingston By David Lindsell, Assistant Editor
A leading GP practice dumped elderly and disabled care home patients to save money, an NHS investigation has ruled.
GP practices were furious when Churchill Medical Practice deregistered 48 patients from Kingston Care Home last July and expected them to take vulnerable patients on at short notice.
A subsequent investigation by NHS South West London, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, has revealed the practice said it was forced to drop the patients for safety reasons.
It said reductions to staffing levels following funding cuts in the contract review of March 2011, forced them to take the action.
But the NHS investigation rejected the explanation and said it was purely financially driven.
NHS South West London has refused to say publicly whether Churchill was right or wrong and Charles Alessi, the practice's senior partner, declined to comment.
The transition director, whose name was redacted in the documents, said: "I could therefore draw no conclusion other than that you had subsequently selected 48 vulnerable people for removal by virtue from your list of patients because of their demands on your practice's services and this by virtue of their age, medical condition or level of disability."
She said by rights Churchill should take them back but said it would cause more disruption to vulnerable patients.
The GMC Fitness to practice directorate contacted NHS SW London after seeing a newspaper report about the deregistration but NHS SW London told them to hold off until the internal review was complete. The GMC could not say this week whether further action was being taken.
A statement from Churchill said it was disappointed with the conclusion and said the decision took place during "a protracted and polarised" contractual dispute.
It said: "The decisions were all taken in good faith after the practice made attempts to communicate and get assent to the actions proposed."
Dr Julius Parker, who made the complaint on behalf of the St Albans, Fairhill, Richmond, Brackendale and Canbury practices wrote: "I completely share your view patient care must not become a pawn in these processes.
"Nonetheless, I am uncertain if the current outcome will seem satisfactory to those colleagues who first raised this issue with me."
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Save money for the surgery AND same for NHS. Many prescriptions and blood tests are reviewed until they disappear and you must ask to visit a consultant at the hospital to get a proper treatment. Most GP consider themselves as omni-practitioners when they know nothing in some specialities.
Go quick and forget the patient, money is king.
Do not be disabled and/or old, they hate you because you waste their money. (same with many council services)
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Monday, May 9, 2011
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ALBANY -- Monday was a bad day to be on Albany's streets.
Two accidents occurred on opposite ends of town that sent five people to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
About 1:30 p.m., Barbra Dudley, 41, was involved in an accident in East Albany when she drove her 1999 Chevrolet Suburban into a utility pole at the intersection of Clark Avenue and Mock Road, knocking out the power and traffic signal.
"Dudley was traveling north on Mock Road when she drove straight through the intersection and struck a utility pole, which split in half," said Phyllis Banks, spokeswoman for the Albany Police Department. "It is unknown at this time why she drove through the intersection."
Dudley's car was removed from the scene around 2:45 p.m. while Water, Gas & Light Commission crews were making repairs to the utility pole. In the meantime, APD was re-routing traffic and Dudley was extracted from the vehicle and transported to Phoebe.
Dudley's injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, officials said. The incident remains under investigation.
In an unrelated incident on the west side of the river, an accident involving three vehicles at the intersection of Gillionville Road and Pine Avenue sent four people to Phoebe.
A 2010 Ford Edge driven by David Mayer of Valdosta was struck by a Friendly Cab driven by Willie James Jackson and a 2010 Dodge Charger driven by Chameka Robinson of Albany.
Jackson's taxi cab nearly overturned the Ford Edge, which came to rest with its roof against a telephone pole at the edge of Short & Paulk's parking lot.
Mayer and Jackon were the sole occupants in their vehicles while Robinson was accompanied by a minor child.
All four people were transported by ambulance to Phoebe. The accident is still under investigation and no charges had been filed by Monday evening.
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It Is Difficult
Alfredo Jaar is one of the foremost practitioners of a social, integrated art practice. His public works simultaneously question the efficacy of art to produce social change, and generate authentic transformation in diverse contexts. Since the early 1980s, Chilean-born Jaar has created incisive installations, photographs, films, and community-based projects that produce new ways of seeing subjects, such as homelessness in Montreal, the holocaust in Rwanda, gold mining in Brazil, and issues related to the border between Mexico and the United States. These works are noted for their power to establish unexpected platforms of cultural impact and to re-engage desensitized Western audiences with global inequities. Jaar has realized more than sixty public interventions throughout the world. He is the recipient of MacArthur Foundation and Guggenheim fellowships; and he represented Chile at the 55th Venice Biennale.
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David Reutimann, one of three high-profile NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers to become unemployed at the end of the 2011 season, has found a ride for 2012.
Reutimann will drive for Tommy Baldwin Racing, the team announced Tuesday, teaming with Dave Blaney. Sponsorship details and car numbers were not announced, though the team said sponsor Golden Corral will not return.
"Tommy has built a really good organization from the ground up in a really short amount of time," Reutimann said. "One of the things I like about Tommy and what's refreshing about him is that he is just a racer. There are lots of things he could be doing, but instead he is at the shop every day working hard to build the organization from the ground up.
"There are not a lot of true racers in the garage, and he is one of them. It's the way I was raised with my Dad, so we are on the same page. I'm just really looking forward to the season and see what we can do."
TBR competed in all 36 races last season and finished the season in the top 35 in owner points – thus guaranteeing the team one spot for the Daytona 500. The organization expanded to two cars for five races in the second half of the year – and now will apparently try to make a go as a full-time two-car team.
"Reutimann will be a great addition to our program and to Dave Blaney," Baldwin said. "...This season, our goal is to continue our progress on the competition side. Having two veteran drivers in Reutimann and Blaney is a very important step in our program's growth."
Reutimann had been looking for a ride since learning in November he was being fired from Michael Waltrip Racing in favor of Mark Martin.
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November 22, 1996: Glimpses of his flair were on show when he debuted in the Test against South Africa in Ahmedabad in 1996. He contributed to India's victory with a 51 in the second innings. It was one of only two half-centuries in the match, where India won by 64 runs.
January 2000: After being in and out of the squad, Laxman made his mark by scoring 167 at SCG during India's tour of Australia 1999/00. However, the innings couldn't save India from an innings and a 141-run defeat. The instance where he came close to scoring a century prior to that was against the same opponents during Australia's tour of India in 1998, where he scored 95 at Eden Gardens coming in as an opener. India won by an innings and 219 runs then.
March 13-15, 2001: VVS single-handedly towed India out of a huge defeat scoring 281 runs in the second innings after the hosts were forced to follow on. The innings, which his fans fondly remember as Very, Very Special, handed India a 171-run victory against Steve Waugh-led Australia at Eden Gardens.
December 2003-January 2004: Fans were in for yet another treat when India toured Australia in 2003/04 for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, also legendary Steve Waugh`s farewell Test series. He teamed up with Rahul Dravid for a 303-run fifth wicket stand to set up a 4-wicket victory at Adelaide Oval. He contributed to the partnership with 148 runs. Later in the 4th Test at SCG, he was part of a 353-run partnership involving Sachin Tendulkar to give India a chance to pull off a win to seal series. However, the match ended in a draw.
January 3, 2008: Another notable performance came in the controversial Sydney Test against the Australians in 2008. After losing the first Test owing to poor batting, Laxman and Sachin helped India to come back strongly. He scored 109 in the first innings but another batting collapse in the second innings did them in.
October 29-30, 2008: Another vintage performance from the Hyderabadi batsman awaited the Australians in Delhi as he tormented the visitors again with his second double-century in Tests. India amassed 613 in the first innings and went on to draw the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Eventually, India won the 4-match series 2-0.
February 14-18, 2010: Eden Gardens continued to be his happy hunting ground as Laxman scored an unbeaten 143 against South Africa. The performance helped India win by an innings and 57 runs to level the two-Test series.
August 3-7, 2010: Laxman played a rescue act in the third and final Test to secure a hard-fought series-levelling victory against Sri Lanka with scores of 56 and 103*. Chasing 257 in Colombo, Laxman helped India register a five-wicket win.
October 1-5, 2010: Laxman scored a crucial 73 in the second innings to help India to a narrow one-wicket victory. Chasing a meagre 216 to win against Australia in the first Test at Mohali, India were 124 for 8 but Laxman stood firm scoring an undefeated 73 to give India the lead in the two-match series.
December 26-29, 2010: Laxman played a major role in India's victory in the 2nd Test against South Africa on a low-scoring Durban pitch. He had scores of 38 and 96 in India's 87-run victory. India, after losing badly in the first Test in Centurion, came back to level the series.Nishad Vellur
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Dunkin' Donuts Belatedly Debuts a Dark-Roast Coffee
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In the middle of traffic Thursday afternoon near Hughson, a driver spotted something unexpected: A van going airborne and then crashing into a deep canal.
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Modesto homeowners get an attorney to fight the fine and save their reputations after the Modesto Irrigation District publicly accused them of stealing water.
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A few days before we were to set sail, I received an email from Celebrity Cruise line that the ship had an outbreak of the norovirus and that they were taking extra precautions to clean and disinfect the ship so boarding on sail date would be later than usual. That's fine, I didn't mind. They gave the option of rescheduling but I didn't want to cancel my vacation plans as this was my one and only big vacation for the year.
So we fly in to Ft. Lauderdale the night before and stay at the Hyatt Place South near the airport. It had a free shuttle that picked us up and dropped us to the hotel. The hotel was a perfectly fine 3 star hotel- no complaints. Perfect for short stay the night before the cruise. In short walking distance were a couple of fast food places, KMart, BJ's Wholesale, etc.
The morning of our sail date, the hotel offered a shuttle to the port for $8/person. I thought that was an okay deal. We arrived to a big snaking line coming out of the cruiseport building where our check-in was to take place. Again, not knowing any better I wasn't terribly upset about the wait- but after 1 hr and 45 minutes of slowly inching our way through the line I felt flush and my knees were hurting from the carry on bags I was holding. We finally made it through security then check in- Then we had to wait for access to the gangway. After making it through the gangway we had to wait until 6pm to get to our rooms. So our timeline was something like this: Check out of hotel at 12pm, shuttle picked us up at 1pm, the late check in was to begin at 2pm- so yes maybe a little our fault for being there too early but we really didn't have a choice, 1.45hrs in line, 20 minutes wait for gangway, then wait til 6pm to collapse on bed!. . .But before that! I was famished so we headed to the Oceanview Cafe for lunch. It was a MADHOUSE! People everywhere, no places to sit, I even saw one guy eating his food ON the buffet! We finally asked for help and a waiter found us two spots at a table full of people. So because of the previous norovirus buffets and drink stations at all times were on total lockdown and serving was done by the staff. I didn't mind that actually. It was a little like I read in another review- a lot of "Can I have some of that?. . .A little more please." etc., There was also no access to condiments, not even salt and pepper so I would ask for salt, this one server gave me one teeny tiny packet of salt. I asked for more, she gave me one more. I finally asked for several. You could also not touch the utensils- they were rolled in napkins and behind the buffet. This one server got mad at a guy for reaching and taking his own. I could see as the cruise went on that it was getting kind of taxing for the dining service crew. They would get short or frustrated with people wanting more of stuff or stuff that was not there. On the 2nd to last day, there was a line for waffles. They have two waffle irons that make 4 at a time and some people were asking for 4 total- so it was taking time. The lady serving that station was visibly upset when someone asked for more than 1 waffle. I think because it looked like her station was backing up and maybe she wasn't being efficient enough? So although I actually thought it added to the service to actually be served, I definitely witnessed 'attitudes' from the wait staff. But on some level I can understand I guess, the stress they were probably under was hard to always cover up. So you know- whatever.
So other than the first day- there was always a little bit of a hectic feeling in the buffet area- a little disorganized, uncomfortable waiting in line for even just water, dirty dishes and empty tables not cleaned and ready for more people (several times we bussed our own tables to make room). It was all okay to me. I just didn't let it get to me- in the grand scheme of things it didn't seem like a big deal. . .As far as the food, I've always heard Celebrity has the best food- but my husband and I just found it to be- you know- good. Like any buffet in a nice hotel. Even the seated dining- just okay. We preferred not to dine in the specialty restaurants since we didn't care to spend any more money on food. We kept hearing they were fantastic though.
Our stateroom was near the front of the ship on the left side- so each time we pulled in to port we had a prime view from our veranda. Absolutely unobstructed. My husband's first impression was he expected the room to be bigger but I thought it was perfect. The bathroom was actually nicer than I expected- with thoughtful cabinets and shelves for your toiletries. I liked the location of our room. I liked the fact I had to walk across the ship for food- a little bit extra "exercise".
The overall feel was very relaxed. I would say it was probably 45% senior crowd, 40% 40's-50's, and 15% families or our age group and under. Not a lot of kids but I did see more than I expected- so I would imagine there would be more on the Xmas sailings. . .I wouldn't say there isn't a lot to do- maybe it was just hard to get our timings right. We missed a lot of the shows- they would mostly be at 7pm or 9pm. So after excursions all day at ports, coming back, taking showers, getting ready, having a cocktail, and having the 8:30 seating for dinner- we would miss both timings for the shows. We caught part of the comedian once and enjoyed his performance.
All of our service staff- state room attendants, wait staff in dining room were really nice and friendly.
I think I hit on mostly everything we did on the ship- I did not spend anytime in the pools- the one on deck was quite small and got kind of crowded. I did prefer to be in the climate controlled solarium area. More quiet spa feel.
Overall we would definitely use Celebrity again. We really enjoyed our first experience. Mistakes or events happen and you have to adapt. I washed my hands frequently with warm water and soap and never got sick. (Used my elbows for elevator buttons and didn't use banisters anywhere). We might try Royal Caribbean as we've heard it has a younger feel. But we felt we made a good decision- the dress codes and the older crowd made it feel more "classy" if that makes sense.
So I would definitely reccommend Celebrity and if you get on after (or even during) a virus outbreak- try to take everything with a grain of salt because it's all being done for your safety. I was careful and patient and had a great time!


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The Army has taken Sgt. Gregory Cook to Afghanistan twice. During his first deployment in 2009, he survived six IED explosions.
"I lost a lot of sleep the first two or three months and then I finally had to realize that I had to turn him over into God's hands because it was too big for me," said Margaret Walker, Cook's mother.
Cook survived his seventh IED explosion in August last year, during his second deployment while he was patrolling with Afghanistan national policemen.
The blast threw Cook about 20 feet and he was knocked unconscious.
When he regained consciousness he finished his patrol and wasn't evacuated until his patrol was out safely.
His peers say that's why he's being recognized, because each time they were in danger he was always in the fight, looking out for his soldiers.
"It didn't matter, it didn't stop me, what made me not want to slow down was the fact that if they could do it, I could do it too."
The way he consistently put his fellow soldiers before himself is why he was awarded the Purple Heart Friday.
"I can't really explain the feeling, it's very joyful," said Cook.
He stayed in Afghanistan until his hand was crushed during a vehicle accident.
He has been treated at the Dwight Eisenhower Medical Center for the past year as a part of the Warrior Transition Battalion. He says his hand has fully recovered but he still suffers from migraines.
Even though some signs of war remain, the Purple Heart on his chest shows that he will always have the gratitude of the nation for putting on a uniform and putting himself in harm's way.
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Part of the answer lies with motivated reasoning—the psychological phenomenon of preferring only evidence that backs up your belief—but in The Republican Brain, Mooney explains that is just the tip of the cognitive iceberg. There is a growing body of evidence that conservatives and liberals don't just have differing ideologies; they have different psychologies. How could the rejection of mainstream science be growing among Republicans, along with the denial of expert consensus on the economy, American history, foreign policy, and much more? Why won't Republicans accept things that most experts agree on? Why are they constantly fighting against the facts? Increasingly, the answer appears to be: it's just part of who they are.
Mooney explores brain scans, polls, and psychology experiments to explain why conservatives today believe more wrong things; appear more likely than Democrats to oppose new ideas; are less likely to change their beliefs in the face of new facts; and sometimes respond to compelling evidence by doubling down on their current beliefs.
The answer begins with some measurable personality traits that strongly correspond with political preferences. For instance, people more wedded to certainty tend to become conservatives; people craving novelty, liberals. Surprisingly, openness to new experiences and fastidiousness are better predictors of political preference than income or education. If you like to keep your house neat and see the world in a relatively black and white way, you're probably going to vote Republican. If you've recently moved to a big city to see what else life has to offer, you're probably going to vote Democrat. These basic differences in openness and curiosity, Mooney argues, fuel an "expertise gap" between left and right that explains much of the battle today over what is true.
Being a good liberal, Mooney also has to explore the implications of these findings for Democrats as well. Are they really wishy-washy flip-floppers? Well, sometimes. Can't they be just as dogmatic about issues close to their hearts, like autism and vaccines, or nuclear power? His research leads to some surprising conclusions.
While the evolutionary advantages of both liberal and conservative psychologies seem obvious, clashes between them in modern life have led to a crisis in our politics. A significant chunk of the electorate, it seems, will never accept the facts as they are, no matter how strong the evidence. Understanding the psychology of the left and the right, Mooney argues, should therefore fundamentally alter the way we approach the he-said-he-said of public debates.
Certain to spark discussion and debate, The Republican Brain also promises to add to the lengthy list of persuasive scientific findings that Republicans reject and deny.
I even wonder if he could be in the pocket of the energy companies and "big pharma".
The Republican Brain by Chris Mooney is a good overview of the current information Psychologists have of the differences between the liberal and conservative brain.
I found this book to be well-researched and written, especially the conclusion of this book is very well written.
For the first time, I was able to understand why liberals and conservatives think so differently. We often think the other side is stupid but it is not that at all. Read morePublished 8 days ago by gary gill
Really brilliant explanation of our leanings politically and socially. Never realised why we have opposite views on the same issues.Published 2 months ago by Nina Davey
very interesting on the psychology of political beliefs. Applicable to America not so sure how applicable it is to other countries.Published 2 months ago by Trixi Harvey
A plethora of peer-reviewed science is gathered in this book to proffer working and common-sense hypotheses to help explain the seemingly inexplicable. Read morePublished 3 months ago by slingersue
Probably could be 33% shorter but is a data driven overview of the conservative mind set. I very much better understand climate deniers now. Read morePublished 3 months ago by Lover of pics
This book helped me understand a mindset that I could not otherwise fathom. It puts into perspective many of the characteristics of Republicans without judgement.Published 3 months ago by Ed in Raleigh
This is a boring book. I did not find it interesting or enlightening.To be honest I didn't even finish it just was to wordy and misinformed.Published 3 months ago by sue
Meh. Kind of boring, kind of dry. Was okay to skim through for things to use during arguments with an especially contrary Republican ex-boyfriend. Ha.Published 3 months ago by Kau'i Baumhofer
Chris Mooney does a great job of introducing the idea that conservatives are from the Amygdyla, the basis of why they live in an alternate reality and live by a completely false... Read morePublished 3 months ago by D. Free


text: Hi all, I am using an N70 from November 2006 onwards my firm ware is the latest available in Nokia web site ie. the one published on September 2006. Recently I noticed that when ever I use internet radio and buffering is going on or the station is idle for a few minutes the phone gets heated. Does it mean any problem with my phone . I am using the application mundu radio from the site www.radio.mundu.com