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Jo Nesbo's Fiction Explores Oslo's Jagged Edges
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The sun descends reluctantly over Norway's waterside capital, but novelist Jo Nesbo is determined to show Oslo's dark side, to convince me the real city, in parts, is as dirty, twisted and seedy as his own fictional version.
It's a tough sell in this city of bike helmets, clean streets and smiling blond people.
The author has written nine successful novels about the reckless Oslo police detective Harry Hole, a nonconformist with a mercurial mind.
Hole's most meaningful relationship is with bourbon, by the bottle. Booze is the detective's Achilles heel: He reaches for solace by the drop but often it just makes him more miserable.
Nesbo takes me to No. 5 Sophie's Gate in the hilly, cobblestone street neighborhood of Bislett. This is Harry Hole's fictional address. Yet Nesbo appears genuinely surprised to discover the real-life occupants have put Harry Hole's name on the doorbell.
As we stroll around Oslo, Nesbo says Harry tries not to get too close to people because nothing good ever comes of it.
"I think that is, you know, Harry's experience in life, and that is, that people that he loves, they will be taken away from him," Nesbo says. "His mother died when he was young. His first girlfriend committed suicide. Getting friendly with Harry is like getting bitten by a vampire."
The author, who is in his early 50s, is dressed in jeans, a white T-shirt and a blue sweat jacket. He's unshaven, though his face looks more like just-went-for-a-hike healthy rather than disheveled. He looks everything his alcoholic, hard-edged detective is not.
Nesbo's own addiction these days is rock climbing and rock 'n' roll. He tries to find time to write in between climbing and travel adventures.
And in between working as a crime novelist, Nesbo works as the lead singer in one of Norway's most popular pop rock bands, Di Derre. He's also been a successful stockbroker, a journalist and, early on, a star professional soccer player in Norway's premier league.
So, has he ever failed at anything?
"I was a really bad taxi driver," Nesbo says, laughing. "I only collided twice, but it was one time too much."
An Eerie Norwegian Night
We hail a taxi — one with a successful driver — and Nesbo instructs him to take us to Oslo's seedier sights. You know, heroin and hookers. Your typical Norwegian night out.
We head downtown through well-kept streets, past sharply dressed young professionals out for an evening drink. Nesbo is working hard to convince me Oslo has far more jagged edges than meets the eye.
"Yeah well, you see a woman over here? She's a working girl. It's not that busy right now," he says. "And down there on that plaza? They're dealing drugs."
Nesbo takes this slice of the city and runs it through his own creepy, fictional blender to get Detective Hole's Oslo.
Harry's dimly lit local haunt is based on the real-life local restaurant named Schroder's. Inside, photographs of 1920s brewery workers hang from dark, wooden walls and a no-nonsense staff serves up amber ale and overcooked beef. In Nesbo's novels, Harry often comes here to dry out a bit.
"I was sort of considering the idea when I invented the character, the idea of the, you know, traditional, hard-drinking American hard-boiled detective," he says. "But I decided that I didn't want that. So I made him a full-blown alcoholic."
Norway's Worst Attack
The novelist was enjoying a workout at a rock-climbing gym last July when Oslo was hit by real-life horror. Extremist Anders Behring Breivik set off a car bomb downtown and then gunned down kids on a nearby vacation island. In all, Brevik killed 77 people.
Nesbo calls it chilling, disturbing, more horrific than things he has dreamed up in his novels.
"I don't feel like there's an obligation to write about it. But I think it's inevitable that it will creep into my writing whether I want it or not because it's there, you know?" he says. "I was here in Oslo when it happened."
After a plate of meatballs and mashed potatoes, we head back outside to see if Oslo's streets have gotten any darker. Despite the late hour, it's still not quite noir enough. This is fitting, considering that Nesbo doesn't really consider himself as part of the Nordic Noir tradition.
That is, crime fiction as thinly veiled social criticism like the late Swedish writer Stieg Larsson. Nesbo has sold millions. He's had half a dozen best-sellers, and a film version of his bestseller The Snowman is set to be directed by Martin Scorsese.
Yet the promotional material for some of his books still calls him "the next Stieg Larsson."
"I'm not thrilled, but I'm not that annoyed either. I heard somebody in the U.K. now being branded as the new Jo Nesbo, so I guess he or she is probably a little bit annoyed, too," he says.
Nesbo's fascination with the gloomy side of his hometown seems at odds with his relatively sunny disposition. He is a nice guy and little resembles his morose characters.
"They say that every writer, they write about themselves. I think that's to a certain extent true, but also we are creators of fiction," he says. "So I do, you know, make Oslo into this city that does and does not exist, and Harry's a character that also exists and does not exist."
Nesbo then climbs out of the taxi onto his mountain bike and heads off into the Oslo night. It's rough out there, and Nesbo is one of the few not wearing a bike helmet.
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Crime Fiction Picks Serve Up Summertime Suspense
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Pining for another suspenseful summer in Scandinavia?
Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy, which came to an uneasy end last May, has left many new Nordic mystery addicts feeling bereft. But, not to despair! Northern Europe is home to a seemingly inexhaustible reserve of cold-blooded thriller writers. And the hometown USA suspense squad isn't looking too shabby this season, either. Whether you crave reading about strange acts of retribution in the chill mists of Norway and Scotland; or resurrections of Hitchcock out of the fog of northern California; or battles with bullies in smoggy suburban Philadelphia and sooty mid-town Manhattan, this summer's mysteries will help you move on from fruitless longing for Lisbeth Salander and that dragon tattoo of hers.
The Snowman
By Jo Nesbo, translated by Don Bartlett; hardcover, 393 pages; Knopf, list price: $25.95
I once watched as mystery master Mary Higgins Clark teased a packed auditorium of her fans with this question: "What's the scariest sound you could imagine hearing if you were marooned in an empty house on a dark and stormy night?"
"A scream!" "A gunshot!" "The house alarm going off!" No, no, no. Finally, Clark put an end to the audience's agony: "The scariest sound you could hear in the middle of the night in a supposedly empty house is a toilet flushing."
I thought of Clark's brilliant observation as I was reading Jo Nesbo's latest thriller, The Snowman. Snowmen are jolly creatures, right? They stand in front of houses wearing gumdrop grins and colorful scarves. But, what if that snowman were turned around, so that, instead of facing the street, it was staring at your house? All of a sudden the ordinary becomes ominous.
Nesbo is rightly celebrated as Norway's most acclaimed thriller writer. (He won the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime, an honor also bestowed on Larsson and fellow Swede Henning Mankell.) The Snowman stars Nesbo's police detective antihero Harry Hole, who, like most of his tribe, drinks too much and has trouble sustaining relationships. When women in and around Oslo begin disappearing, Hole realizes that all of them have strayed from their marriages. Even odder, a snowman marks the spot where the disappearances have occurred. Here's a scene where Harry "interrogates" one of those sinister snowmen:
Harry raised his right hand. Clenched his fist. And punched.
The snowman's crushed head rolled off its shoulders and down onto the brown grass.
Harry punched again. ... His fingers formed a claw and bored their way through the snow and found what they were searching for.
What Harry discovers will forever change your attitude toward Frosty and his kin. The Snowman is a standout thriller, capable of disturbing your slumbers long after the first thaw.
Among The Missing
By Morag Joss; hardcover, 260 pages; Delacourte, list price: $25
Morag Joss, like Jo Nesbo, is a name known to obsessive mystery addicts but not so familiar to the more well-balanced reader. Joss' slim creeper, Among the Missing, is coming out at the end of June, and it's a tale to savor of elusive second chances.
A bridge collapse near Inverness, Scotland, brings together three lost souls: a former bus driver fleeing his sins; an illegal immigrant whose husband and toddler were swept away by the tragedy; and a desperate pregnant woman who uses the catastrophe as an opportunity to fake her own death. But, as we learn over the course of these pages, the past, no matter how weighted down by cinder blocks it may be, never quite stays submerged. Among the Missing will buoy up Joss' reputation as a crafter of eerie suspense.
What You See In The Dark
By Manuel Munoz; hardcover, 251 pages; Algonquin Books, list price: $23.95
Flying southwest from Scotland, a seagull, conceivably, might alight in Bakersfield, Calif. — the town whose ambiance contributed to one of the most iconic suspense thrillers of all time, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. OK, let's dump that seagull image. (It's for The Birds anyway.) Manuel Munoz's debut mystery, What You See in the Dark, takes flight from one of the cleverest suspense conceits I've encountered in a long time: Two young lovers become entwined in a doomed affair, while, at the same time, Hitchcock and his minions begin setting up their equipment in sleepy Bakersfield. Munoz uses the noir form to meditate on the evil spell that murder on the big screen casts on susceptible minds "in the dark." This atmospheric tale of twisted minds and small-town murder would've put a demented gleam in The Master's eye.
Save Me
By Lisa Scottoline; hardcover, 384 pages; St. Martin's, list price: $27.99
Hitchcock was not known for exhibiting a feminist sensibility in his thrillers ... which is why we need Lisa Scottoline! Scottoline's suspense novels always give center stage to smart, funny women who don't realize their own "gal power" until Fate lobs them a disaster or two. Her latest stand-alone mystery, Save Me, is one of her greatest. Our accidental heroine is Rose McKenna, whose third-grader, Melly, was born with a birthmark on her face, thus making her a bully target. Rose volunteers at Melly's school in order to scope out the social scene. Here's her assessment of Melly's chief tormentor:
Amanda wasn't what people pictured when they heard the term "bully," but wolves could dress in sheep's clothing or Juicy Couture. Amanda was smart and verbal enough to tease at will, which earned her a fear-induced popularity found in elementary schools and fascist dictatorships.
When the cafeteria suddenly explodes in flames, Rose must make a "Sophie's choice" decision about whom to try to save first: Melly or Amanda. Even though Rose acts responsibly, she's threatened with criminal charges and "bullied" herself by the media and a cadre of uber-moms.
Save Me deals with a topical issue in a particularly gripping and nuanced way.
A Drop Of The Hard Stuff
By Lawrence Block; hardcover, 320 pages; Little Brown, list price: $25.99
Sometimes you open a novel and you just know you're in the hands of a master. In the case of Lawrence Block's latest Matt Scudder mystery, the tipoff is a brazenly simple plot premise, faultlessly executed. A Drop of the Hard Stuff is a prequel to the other 15 novels in the Scudder series. The opening finds Matt recalling the murder of a boyhood pal of his named Jack Ellery. Matt had reconnected with Ellery years ago at an AA meeting. Ellery was then working his way through the 12 steps and had just embarked on No. 9: making amends to people he'd harmed while he was drinking. Except someone silences Ellery before he can begin confessing to past crimes.
Like a lot of great mystery fiction, A Drop of the Hard Stuff is also a ghost story. Matt's attempt to exorcise his phantoms results in a classic tale about the stubborn persistence of memory and regret.
Maureen Corrigan is the book critic for the NPR's Fresh Air and teaches a course on detective fiction at Georgetown University.

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"…è una rocca del XIV secolo, fiancheggiata a levante da due enormi torrioni altissimi e rotondi, le cui cime con quella del castello erano coronate di merli, ridotti ora a coperto di tegole. Non si può salire al Castello che col mezzo d'un alto e stretto ponte levatoio a leva da cui si passa ad un barbaro dongione…" G. S. De Canis Corografia Astigiana
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Its history was linked for centuries to Savoy dynasty: since 1046 Piedmont was part of County of Savoy, raised to Duchy of Savoy in 1416, evolved in the eighteenth century into the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia. The role of Piedmont for Italy's unification is comparable to the role of Prussia for Germany and his army was the engine of the unification process, ended with the creation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. The presence of Savoy in its territory bequeathed a large number of castles and residences.
Lowland Piedmont is a fertile agricultural region, producing wheat, rice and maize and is one of the great winegrowing areas in Italy. The region contains major industrial centres: FIAT automobile plants in Turin, Ferrero's chocolate factories in Alba, tissue and silk manufactories in Biella, in Ivrea Olivetti was an important technology center, publishing in Turin and Novara.


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Nonpoint In Studio Preview, Part 1 – Exclusive Video Premiere
Check out our exclusive in studio preview with Nonpoint for their 'The Return' album here.
Check out our exclusive in studio preview with Nonpoint for their 'The Return' album here.
Nonpoint have completed their latest album, 'The Return,' and unveiled that it will arrive in September.
Nonpoint are making a guitarist switch, replacing Dave Lizzio with BC Kochmit of Sw1tched and Eye Empire fame.
Razor & Tie just announced the addition of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. rockers Nonpoint to its label and publishing rosters. The band has been on a major roll recently, having wrapped up a two year tour in support of their album 'Miracle' with a triumphant show in front of 6,000 fans at Wisconsin's at Taste of Madison.
Nonpoint is already deep into writing their forthcoming n
To make their 2008 self-titled album a success, the Memphis, Tenn.-based Egypt Central hit the touring circuit hard, playing with everyone from Disturbed to Nonpoint. The group got a big boost in visibility when their songs 'Taking You Down' and 'You Make Me Sick' appeared in the
All That Remains, one of New England's finest metal exports, will embark on a headlining tour next week, with Nonpoint and Surrender the Fall riding sidecar. Hail the Villain will appear on select dates as well.
Is it just us, or do All That Remains never seem to come
Nonpoint's latest effort, 'Miracle,' is full of songs dealing with strife and devices that hold us back. An album these themes wasn't much of a surprise, considering the last year has been the roughest of the band's 13-year career, as marked by changes in label, management and longtime guitarist Andrew Goldman stepping down. But 'Frontlines' is video about the struggles of U.S. soldiers.
Nonpoint released 'Miracle' in May and immediately set out on tour, which included Ozzfest. The new album was released in many international markets like Japan, and that release process was eye-opening for the band members on more than one level.
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FalcFans Podcast – Ep. 12 "2012 Free Agency"
Ryan and I discuss 2012 free agency and going position by position to look at what prospective free agents that the Falcons could or should target. We each give a bevy of players that we think could be good additions to the team next year. During the course of our discussion, we touch on several current Falcons including Brent Grimes, Michael Palmer, Curtis Lofton, Ray Edwards, Joe Hawley, Mike Johnson, and Spencer Adkins.


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Retribution in Mists of Pandaria: Exo a go go
I have already detailed a few observations of mine about retribution in the Mists of Pandaria beta over in my column at WoW Insider, so if you haven't read that article yet I would definitely recommend it, and not just because I think it's one of the more humorous posts I've probably written there. Today I just wanted to expand on those thoughts and rattle off a few others that I did not already cover.
Comparing Cataclysm's Exorcism to the proposed Mists model, it becomes fairly clear that the Mists version is quite superior. Having Exo as an instant cast from the baseline rather than through a proc means it becomes a de facto filler spell, if not one of our higher priority abilities. Having viable filler spells to prevent the formation of gaping holes that seriously derail the flow of the rotation is good; you won't find me on the side of the fence arguing for fewer DPS buttons to push.
The recent reduction of Exo's cooldown from 20 seconds to 15 is also a nice improvement. This change reduces the impact of The Art of War, making our damage less erratic and more consistent overall. Again, I approve.
What still troubles me about Exo in Mists is how hard it hits. Sure, the spell is just as powerful on live servers and leads to even more randomness than in the beta, but I'm not necessarily saying that our current Exo is just peachy either. Huge damage swings are what makes our spec inconsistent and, in my opinion, frustrating at times.
Think about the last time you had five or more Divine Purpose procs in a row. Remember the glee, the childish laughter coming from deep within your soul when you watched your DPS skyrocket with each successive supercharged Templar's Verdict?
Now think back to those much more frequent occasions when you don't get a single proc for what seems like minutes at a time. Barring any exciting encounter-related maneuvers, I am willing to bet that you were bored out of your skull. Not only that, but you saw your place on the damage meter gradually slip lower and lower.
I don't know about you, but seeing myself lower than four or more people on Skada or Recount makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong and motivates me to figure out a solution that brings my damage back up. Getting a chain of non-procs and watching my DPS suffer as a result successfully throws up a red flag in the "You're doing it wrong!" department, but there is no tangible solution that will satisfy the desire to do better. It's down to the luck of the roll, and if you happen to lose that roll there is nothing you can do about it.
I am convinced that this playstyle, a high DPS potential spec with highly randomized output, leads many players to get frustrated and quit playing their character. For how mind-numbingly easy the retribution FCFS system was in Wrath, one thing it did well was provide a consistent playstyle for the person behind the screen. The addition of the two-piece T10 set bonus, the randomly proccing Divine Storm cooldown reset, was nice for those of us that got a bit bored with the rotation, but sometimes I grow concerned that Blizzard took the feedback about that set bonus and ran away with it in Cataclysm.
So having such high damage on a random proc can be a bad thing – large attack deltas, inconsistent DPS, and random burst damage are not only possible but probable. Hopefully the cooldown reduction on Exo helps alleviate some of these symptoms. When all is said and done, we're talking about Blizzard here — if they don't get it right the first time, they will at least try to remedy it before the end of the expansion.


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University receives $4.7 million in Canada Research Chairs funding
Four Queen's researchers have received funding under the Canada Research Chairs program. The funding will create one new Tier 1 chair, and renew the appointments of two current Tier 1 chairs and one current Tier 2 chair.
"We're fortunate enough here at Queen's to support some of the world's most accomplished and promising researchers," says Steven Liss (Vice Principal Research). "The Canada Research Chair program continues to advance Canada as one of the world's top countries for research excellence, and Queen's is proud to be at the forefront of this strategic growth."
Colin Funk (Biomedical and Molecular Sciences) – Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Molecular, Cellular, and Physiological Medicine renewal. Dr. Funk's research focuses on mechanisms of cardiovascular inflammation that occur during a heart attack and development of blood clots. He plans to branch out into new areas by investigating adaptive biochemical pathways in older athletes and to develop new strategies for treating rare genetic disorders.
Zongchao Jia (Biomedical and Molecular Sciences) – New Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Structural Biology. Dr. Jia will focus on several proteins, one of which is involved in bacteria survival in nutrient-limited conditions, such as in drinking water. He is working to create a detailed three-dimensional structure of this protein that will allow researchers to better understand how the protein functions. His research could lead to advances in water purification techniques.
Guojun Liu (Chemistry) – Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Materials Science renewal. Dr. Liu's research group continues to develop polymer and polymer hybrid nanotechnology materials. He hopes to further explore different applications for this technology, including commercially viable paints that are highly oil and water repellent and self-cleaning. His research group is also working to commercialize a friction reducing nanotechnology for automobile engines and other machinery.
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Naturopathica skin care has products that benefit your skin in many ways. One of the most popular is the Lavender Protective Moisturizer. It has an SPF of 17 that is vital in protecting your skin from the sun's harsh rays. When you apply the moisturizer over your skin approximately 20 minutes before sun exposure, it protects the skin from sun damage with zinc oxide. The moisturizer contains lavender Vera. This herb soothes the skin and keeps it free of irritations. Another helpful ingredient is Vitamin E. It contains free radicals that provide further protection against cumulative sun damage. Other ingredients like jojoba, wheat germ and soybean oils help smooth and soothe the skin. One of our customers states, "I'm very picky about what I use on my face, so I'm always hesitant to try something new. The lavender and turmeric make this product smell wonderful, and the thick cream absorbs really well. I use it every morning!" – Anonymous, SkinBotanica Customer
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Authentise's approach is far more palatable than an idea cooked up by Nathan Myhrvold, a former Microsoft CTO and the co-founder of "patent troll firm" Intellectual Ventures. Myhrvold holds a patent for 3D printing DRM that would force you to get authorization from a remote server before being allowed to print off any item at home, according to ExtremeTech. It's the typical "all users are potential pirates, so let's treat them that way" approach seen in most use cases of DRM, but in 3D.
Authentise's solution should be far more palatable than having a virtual 3D printing cop embedded in your PC, but as with most forms of DRM, SendShapes is also just begging to be cracked.
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Fast Raspberry Pork Chops Recipe
Fixed fast in a skillet, these tender chops are great for everyday or special occasions.Janette Hutchings, Festus, Missouri
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- In a large skillet, brown pork chops on both sides over medium heat in oil. Stir in the vinegar, jam and mustard. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Remove chops and keep warm. Bring sauce to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Serve with pork chops. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Raspberry Pork Chops in Taste of Home December/January 2005, p53
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I divided the recipe in half for two and it was delicious. Something I will make again.
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Very good. I'm going to try mustard powder next time. Yellow mustard was a little strong. This dish is getting added to our dinner rotation.
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F/T to honor leaders
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HIGH POINT - Furniture/Today has announced that Indianapolis-based Kittle's Furniture and Hickory Springs Mfg. have been selected as this year's Retailer of the Year and Supplier of the Year.
Both companies will be honored at the Furniture/Today Leadership Conference, set for Nov.28-30 at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort in Naples, Fla.
This year's theme - All in ... Plugged in? - reflects the need, particularly in this challenging post-recession marketplace, for companies to not only be fully committed to every aspect of their business, but to also to seek every opportunity to plug in to new opportunities for growth.
"As a result of constantly evaluating and improving their respective operations, both Kittle's and Hickory Springs have moved forward during some of the toughest times our industry has faced," said Furniture/Today Editorin-Chief Ray Allegrezza.
Kittle's, Allegrezza said, is a perfect example of how hard work and sharp business acumen can allow a family business started in the midst of the Great Depression to not merely survive, but to thrive to the point of posting same-store gains in 2010 of a staggering 15.1%.
In 2009, amid a severe recession, Jim Kittle, who had been involved in the business for more than 40 years, passed the baton to industry veteran Eric Easter, who has kept the company on the fast track since rejoining Kittle's.
Even a severe storm in 2009 - which ripped the roof off the retailer's flagship store, then flooded it - could not stymie Kittle's.
With the flagship's facelift and grand reopening came a major marketing and merchandising makeover and a new tagline, "Kittle's - For Everyone, For Less" - which underscored the retailer's strategy to expand its presence in promotional and midpriced goods while maintaining its foothold in the high end.
"Last year, Kittle's had sales of $78 million, was number 68 on our Top 100 list and saw same-store sales spike by almost 7%," Allegrezza said.
Hickory, N.C.-based Hickory Springs, founded some 68 years ago, has long played a critical role in both bedding and upholstery, two of the most important categories in home furnishings.
Launched in 1944 as a producer of coiled furniture springs, Hickory Springs, through innovation and reinvention, has grown into one of the nation's largest integrated components manufacturers and suppliers for the furniture and bedding industries with more than 60 operating facilities in the United States and around the world.
In 2010, the company celebrated a milestone as it marked its 50th anniversary as a manufacturer of flexible polyurethane foam.
The furniture industry is the largest segment of Hickory Springs' customer base. With more than 160 flexible polyurethane foam formulations, the company is one of the largest U.S. producers of foam. It pioneered such innovations as Code* Red II combustion-inhibitive foam and EnduroFoam premium performance foam.
In 2006, it also introduced Preserve, the first polyurethane foam made with a soybean-based chemical compound designed to reduce the use of petroleum based chemicals.
The company has also extended its traditional product lines even further, producing sleeper mattresses, polyester fiber cushioning and batting materials for the furniture home comforter and bedding industries.
"Clearly, both Kittle's and Hickory Springs have long and proven track records for innovation, excellence in marketing, merchandising, product development and much more, which made this year's search very easy," Allegrezza said.
For particulars regarding the Leadership Conference, call Conference & Events Manager Heather Grant at (336) 605-1061 or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com..
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FORT MITCHELL, Ky. (AP) -- A northern Kentucky landmark hotel will be sold at auction despite an expensive effort to revive it.
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The Drawbridge was built in 1970 and Fort Mitchell Mayor Chris Wiest described it as a hotel where people once just liked to go. The 382-room hotel is built in Tudor fashion.
Court documents state mortgage holder Franklin Pacific Mortgage says the owners have defaulted on a loan of more than $8 million.
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Stats for 10/26/2009:
Age: 43
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 175 ~ 177 lbs
My last powerlifting competition was back in 1986. I lifted in the 133-148 weight class. I took the class and overall win with a 960 lbs raw total. I really had no clue what I was doing and didn't have any 'equipment' aside from a thin leather bodybuilding weight belt. Ah... good times. Shortly after that competition I became more involved with motorcycle roadracing and lifting was placed on the back burner.
Fast forward about a decade and half. I had gotten married, had a kid, went through college, started a career, and all those other things that make up a busy life. In addition, I live and work on a horse farm. Free time is rare.
Once the daughter went to college I turned her room into a weight room and started over. By the time I hit 40 I was weighing 193 lbs and had a decent build.
Shortly thereafter I tore my hamstring running after a loose horse. I got that healed and then strained my groin trying a sumo style deadlift. Being an idiot I didn't let that heal and tore it pretty good doing squats. I'm old, so it took awhile to get all of that straightened out.
Once I got everything healed up I was back on the lifting wagon. Last November I decided to give bronc riding a try. I lasted all of a second (I'm being generous too) and ripped my biciptal tendon.
During my off time I ballooned up to a whopping 198 lbs. This February I entered a Biggest Looser competition at work and dropped to 166 lbs in 12 weeks. Since then I've been slowly working my way back to health and heavy weights. My current routine is 5/3/1 and I've just started my 31st week.
Standing Military Press
Bar x 20
70 x 5
85 x 5
100 x 3
110 x 5
125 x 5
145 x 6
Incline Bench
135 x 10 x 3
Tricep Pushdowns
60 x 15 x 3
BW x 10
+25 x 5
+45 x 3
+25 x 5
BW x 10
BW = 179.8 lbs <- Too much beer and pizza this weekend.
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Nice seeing you start up the journal, good luck reaching your goals.
Thanks CoCoa!
Not much happening today. Warmed up, hit some stretches, really concentrated on my legs and back. I tweaked something in my last week and its been giving me some grief. A little prehab today will help with deadlifts tomorrow.
Great start to your workout log. You know that broncs are a young man's game, right? Haha. I used to ride bulls and bareback horses through high school and college. Then I got old and started roping. Haha. Anyways, I'll be following your log. Us old guys have to stick together.
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I certainly don't bounce like I did when I was younger and the ground has gotten harder. However, I can still move pretty quick. When all you can see if flying hooves, it provides a lot of motivation to get out of the arena. Sad part is - we're primarily a Dressage barn. LMAO! Wife is loving natural horsemanship and making huge progress applying cowboy knowledge to other equine sports. Myself - I'm hanging up my spurs. LOL
I've never done any dressage...I've always been a "jump on and gather cows" kind of guy.
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Working with cows is probably more rewarding than Dressage Divas... LOL
No kidding
I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your workouts. It looks really good so far.
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I just got a deep tissue/sport therapy massage. I'm probably going to push deadlifts off for one day. Nice thing about lifting heavy only three days a week, you can really listen to your aches and pains and adjust accordingly. I'm shooting for a minimum of 5 reps with 345 lbs. Should be fun!
165 x 10
205 x 5
245 x 3
265 x 5
305 x 5
345 x 8 - added chalk and belt PR
205 x 10 x 2
185 x 10
165 x 10
Ab Pulldowns
70 x 20 x 5
BW = 176.4 lbs
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Strong pulling.
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I feel that my deadlifts are my weakest lift. I actually squat more than I deadlift. I've been dealing with lower back issues since I was 23. I think, when I pull, if I feel a bit of pain in my lower back and I stop - force of habit. I'll continue to get stronger and do better.
Bar x 20
100 x 5
125 x 5
150 x 3
165 x 5
190 x 5
215 x 9 - competition grip
135 x 10 x 3 - close grip
135 x 10 x 3
Face Pulls
50 x 15 x 3
BW = 176.6 lbs
Solid benching and all bro.
Nothing much today, just lots and lots of stretching. On a side note, one of my wife's student got dumped in the competition arena yesterday. Horse hit the canter and decided to eject the student. One good, solid buck and she was gone.One of the comments heard: "I didn't think a horse that fat could get that high!"
Student is okay and we'll chalk it up to another learning experience.
Squats - started with knee sleeves
Bar x 10
165 x 5
205 x 5
245 x 3
265 x 5
305 x 5 - added belt
345 x 5
It was cold in the garage tonight, so I wore two shirts. When I put my belt on, I didn't get it low enough. I think it was my second or third rep with 305 the belt dug up under my ribs resulting in a lot pain. I put 345 on the bar and suffered through another 5 reps, but I doubt I got low enough to count them as full squats. Workout didn't go as planned but I got the basics done. Should be good for presses on Wednesday. I'm hoping it wont be an issue for deadlifts on Friday.
Big squat!!! I don't wear a belt...ever. Do you often have problems with it digging into you?
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When I first got the belt before it was broken in I had some issues. Part of it is I'm short. But once I learned to wear the belt low, it hasn't bothered me. Today, with the extra shirt on, I just didn't get it set right. Totally and completely my fault. I wear a belt because I have some back issues - including a degenerated lower lumber disc. As the weight I can handle increases, I increase the weight at which I put on the belt. Plus, wearing the belt helps remind me to push out with my stomach to make a more stable core. When I get fatigued, I'll often wear the belt loose just to remind me about staying tight and to push out with my abs.
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Ribs still feel smashed. I'll sit one more day out and hit Military Presses tomorrow. Deads are Friday... I can feel the pain from here! :lol:
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520/405/500 single-ply
405/315/475 raw
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Appreciate the comments guys. Honestly, I don't feel my numbers are all that great. I'm pretty thankful my knees are still doing pretty good. I think you've had a rougher time with the equines than I've had Off Road.
Wife didn't let me lift today. Says my ribs are still too dinged up. I'll have to wait until she goes to work tomorrow and then sneak in some Military Presses.
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MONDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) -- Weight loss accomplished from diet and exercise does not appear to cut the risk of heart problems for people with diabetes, a new study finds.
Lifestyle changes have long been the bedrock of treatment for type 2 diabetes. Doctors advise patients to eat carefully and stay active to help control blood sugar and cut the risk of long-term complications, which include at least a doubling in the risk for heart attacks and strokes.
But the new study, published online June 24 in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that the benefits of diet and exercise may be more limited than previously believed.
Even so, researchers say, people with diabetes shouldn't give up on their efforts to eat less and move more. Additional findings from the study being presented at an American Diabetes Association meeting in Chicago show that lifestyle changes may have benefits beyond the heart, including lowering the risks for kidney failure and eye damage that may lead to blindness.
For the trial, researchers split more than 5,000 adults with type 2 diabetes into two groups. The first group was assigned to lose weight by exercising and cutting calories. They were given a goal to eat between 1,200 and 1,800 calories a day and to complete at least 175 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week.
To speed weight loss, participants used shakes and snack bars to substitute for as many as two meals each day. If they hadn't lost 10 percent of their initial weight by six months, they could also take the fat-blocking drug orlistat, which is sold over the counter as Alli, for a short time.
The other comparison group met three times each year for group counseling sessions. They were given lessons about the importance of using exercise, diet and social support to help manage the condition.
All participants were overweight and between 45 and 75 years of age. Their average starting weight was about 220 pounds. Most had been living with diabetes for at least five years.
Both groups lost weight, and, for the most part, managed to keep it off.
But the weight loss was modest. After one year, people in the diet-and-exercise group had lost about 8 percent of their starting weight, or about 18 pounds. Although they regained some of that over the next eight years, they still managed to keep off a 6 percent loss, or about 14 pounds on average. The comparison group shed about 10 pounds during the study, a difference of about 2.5 percent between the two groups.
But the group that ate less and moved more had just as many heart attacks, strokes, heart-related deaths and hospitalizations for chest pain as those in the comparison group.
The results between the two groups were so similar that last fall researchers stopped the trial about four years earlier than originally planned for "futility."
The researchers said there may be several reasons they didn't see a difference in heart problems between the two groups. One was the relatively modest weight loss.
"And perhaps that's not enough to see this difference," said study author Rena Wing. "Maybe you need larger weight losses." Wing is director of the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center at Miriam Hospital, which is affiliated with Brown University in Providence, R.I.
Studies have shown that bariatric surgery, which typically leads to more dramatic weight loss as well as to significant changes in metabolic chemistry, may have more pronounced benefits for people with diabetes, though "it also has more risks," Wing said.
Participants in the new study were relatively healthy when it started. Their average hemoglobin A1C level, a measure of how well patients control their blood sugar over time, was 7.2 in the lifestyle-change group and 7.3 in the control group. The goal for most people with diabetes is an A1C level under 7, said Dr. Minisha Sood, who heads the diabetes committee at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "These people were pretty near their goal A1C," Sood said.
She said diet and exercise may have bigger heart benefits in patients who aren't as well controlled.


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4:00pm Tuesday 12th February 2013 in Pendle By Tyrone Marshall, Reporter
ALMOST £15,000 has been raised for a Barnoldswick toddler who needs a life-changing operation to help him walk.
Two-year-old Oliver Rushton suffers from spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, and is in need of a specialist spinal procedure which could cost £25,000.
His parents Adam and Helen, of Carr Road, began fundraising efforts in late August and have raised just under £15,000.
"Everybody's support has been overwhelming," said Helen, a part-time midwife at Burnley General Hospital.
Oliver, who cannot stand up or walk without assistance, experiences constant tightness and stiffness in his legs and gets around by crawling.
He has been referred to Leeds General Infirmary for an assessment and, once that is carried out, the couple will decide whether to let Oliver have surgery there or go to America where the Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy operation was pioneered.
"We're now very optimistic that Oliver is going to have the operation this year, be it in America or Leeds," said Helen.
Despite his condition, his mum said that Oliver was an active little boy, adding: "He's quite a determined little character and a quick crawler.
"Although he can't walk, he can still get into mischief."
He has started nursery and has been a member of Pendle Riding for the Disabled since June.
"He's their youngest rider," said Helen. "He loves it and it's good for his balance."
Helen said the generosity of friends, family, work colleagues, the local community and even strangers has been absolutely fantastic.
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A rock and roll hair event at Halo salon raised £1,600 and a bake-off at Burnley Hospital made £800.
Upcoming events include the Skipton Triathlon, which will feature many regulars from the Greyhound pub competing in support of Oliver, and Skipton Young Farmers have organised an 'It's a Knockout' event in the summer.
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The 2012 U.S. Olympic swimming trials are in the second day of qualifying as the men's 200m free semifinal, which saw Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps face off in the race. The two favorites were dead even with a few other swimmers as they hit the final turn of the 100m free, but were able to seperate themselves.
Coming down the final stretch, Lochte just edged out Phelps to finish in first place. Lochte finished with a time of 1.46.25 while Phelps was right behind with a time of 1.46.27. Both men advance to the finals in the men's 200m free.
There were six other qualifiers included Conor Dwyer, Matt McLean, Ricky Berens, Charlie Houchin, Davis Tarwater, and Michael Klueh. The eight swimmers will compete in the men's 100m finals on Thursday. Peter Vanderkaay just missed the finals, finishing .03 seconds out of eighth-place.
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Super North Conway location just minutes to ski and shops in North Conway
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 12
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Located in the heart of North Conway this 1600+ sq ft.Condo has all the comforts of home and mountain living. In the winter enjoy skiing at many of the nearby mountains like Attitash approx 9 miles, Mount Cranmore 5 miles, Wildcat and Bretton Woods are just a short drive. New Hampshire's snowmobile trail system is a stone's throw away.The summer is great for visiting Storyland which is approx 15 minutes or take a short drive to Santa's Village, Clark's Trading Post, the Polar Caves just to name a few. If you like the beach, Echo Lake, Weston's Beach and Diana's Bath are all less than 10 miles away.The Saco river provides plenty of opportunity for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and water tubing. For the shoppers, you are less than 1 mile away from Settlers Green which offers over 75 outlet stores.There are plenty of great restaurants in the area too, or come home and snuggle up to a warm fire and a home cooked meal in the fully furnished kitchen.The vacation adventures are endless.
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Anne or Bob Voisinet 401-823-9489
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3 bed Townhouse style condo featuring fireplace, central air, cable television, WiFi, a fully applianced kitchen, dining room with seating for 10. Two living room areas with television/dvd/ and cable tv. Two full bathrooms. Bed linens, towels provided. Outdoor deck w/ gas grill and screened porch area, onsite seasonal pool.
Just minutes to ski areas and family attractions.
activities and attractions in North Conway New Hampshire
Attitash: (waterslides, alpine slide, children's play pool,mountain biking, horseback riding, pony rides, climbing wall) Storyland, Santa's Village, Clark's Trading Post, Six Gun City, Polar Caves, Mini Golf, Weston's Beach, Diana's Bath, Echo Lake, Settlers Green Outlets, Conway Village, Scenic Conway or Cog train ride, Fryeburg fair, spectacular Autumn foliage, restaurants, North Conway Annual Football Mud Bowl, Hiking, biking, scenic wildlife drives, skiing, snowmobiling, rock-climbing, snowboarding, sledding,waterslides, alpine slide, swimming, mountain biking, horseback riding, pony rides, climbing wall, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, golf
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Top things to do in North Conway
- Settler's Green Village Outlets
- North Conway Scenic Railroad
- Swimming
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- Skiing / Snow tubing
- Echo Lake
- Scenic Mountain View Drives
- Hiking
- Fishing
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- StoryLand Amusement Park
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Most of you know Nitrean. And if you know Nitrean, you love Nitrean. It mixes well, it tastes good and it's made with high quality ingredients that help you get the results you want with your body.
But what about moving beyond water/milk + nitrean + shaker cup? What about an actual recipe for some kind of non-shake food using Nitrean to add protein and flavour?
If you've ever thought about this, now's your excuse to start experimenting in the kitchen.
Contest Deadline: August 31st
In addition to ALN kindly putting up some product, this contest is also co-sponsored by the Muscle Menus eBook (http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/bodybuil...moothies.aspx), which has nearly 50 recipes for making your own bars, shakes and smoothies. Naturally we think Nitrean is the best tasting protein ever but even the best taste can get repetitive after a while. There are some great recipes in here to "shake up" your diet.
1st Prize:
2 x AtLarge Nutrition shake products (choose 2 from among Nitrean, Opticen, or Maximus)
1 x You don't know SQUAT t-shirt
1 x Recipes and bars ebook
2nd Place
1 x You don't know SQUAT t-shirt
1 x Recipes and bars ebook
3rd Place
1 x Recipes and bars ebook
How To Enter:
Post in this thread with a detailed recipe and a picture of you with your jug of Nitrean, eating your creation (we want to make sure it's edible before we let the judges try it). If you're feeling particularly creative, why not give us a photo journal of your cooking efforts?
The Rules
1. Open to members of WBB. One entry per member. You may change your entry if you come up with a better (and tastier) idea after submitting your first one.
2. Serious entries only, please.
3. Your recipe should be your own unique creation (or a unique adaptation of someone else's work). If you modify someone else's recipe, give them credit in your post (it's like citing your work in an essay, only with like, FOOD!)!
4. The recipe must include Nitrean as an ingredient (well, duh!).
The recipes will be judged on 3 criteria:
(1) Nutritional Value: How does this recipe stack up in terms of good macros, quality ingredients, etc. Rated on a scale of 1-10.
(2) Creativity: Anyone can put Nitrean in a blender with milk and ice cream. Bleah. Boring! How can you get some Nitrean in a new and exciting way that doesn't necessarily mean it's drinkable with a straw? Rated on a scale of 1-10.
(3) Taste: Our judges are going to prepare your recipe and try it out, and will be posting results of the recipes they try. Rated on a scale of 1-10.
Judges to be announced soon!
Last edited by Relentless; 07-17-2007 at 05:59 AM.
Chubrock's Protein Balls
I hope you like my balls.
1/2 17oz Jar Natural Peanut Butter
1/2 17oz Jar JIF Reduced Fat Peanut Butter
1 1/4 cup of 1% Milk
9 Scoops of Chocolate Nitrean
1 T butter
2 T Cocoa
1 2/3 cup Splenda
1 cup Oats
1 T Honey
Heat both Natural and Reduced Fat PB in pot on stove until consistency of honey. Make sure you stir so as not to burn. Gradually add 4 scoops of Nitrean and 1/4 cup of milk into PB. In a separate bowl mix the remaining 5 scoops of Nitrean and 3/4 cup of milk together. Pour into PB and continue stirring. In another pot, put 1 T of butter and begin heating. As butter melts, add 2 T of Cocoa and 1/4 cup of milk. Continue stirring. While stirring, add in 1/3 cup increments, all 1 2/3 cup of Splenda. When completely mixed, pour into PB/Nitrean Combo and add 1 cup of Oats and 1 T of Honey. Stir together and let sit for just a minute or two. It should already begin sticking together fairly well. From here take a 1 T measuring spoon and scoop out individual clumps. Form into balls with hands and lay on wax paper. Let sit for 5-10 minutes and then put into Rubbermaid container. Toss into fridge for easy storage.
1. Total supplies should make roughly 43T (43 balls).
2. Entire batch has following stats:
Calories- 4068
Fat- 225g
Carbs- 240g
Sugar- 68g
Protein- 350g
3. Individual balls have the following stats:
Calories- 95
Fat- 5g
Carbs- 6g
Sugar- 1.5g
Protein- 8g
I've tried a couple of different recipes with this and so far this is the best I've come up with. They taste great (to me) and have a pretty firm consistency. They also aren't too chewy. They do get somewhat gummy so I recommend keeping them on wax paper in the fridge. Don't put them in the freezer. They'll stick to the wax paper. Overall I like this batch more than any other. Let me know what you think.
Last edited by Chubrock; 07-17-2007 at 06:37 PM.
Fuck, fight, or hold the light.
That'll probably be my entry. I'll have to make some more as I haven't made any in quite awhile.
Fuck, fight, or hold the light.
Now you just have to post your picture!
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For sure. I'll also go back and make the directions a bit more straight forward.
Fuck, fight, or hold the light.
Excellent submission, Chubrock! I'm impressed!
1) For anything where it's a "jar" or "container" or whatever, specify the SIZE of said container, ideally in ounces or grams.
2) Keep the instructions simple and sequential. break it into sections/paragraphs based on logical components.
3) Adding the nutritional info is a good idea; I'll make that a requirement.
Last edited by Relentless; 07-17-2007 at 12:34 PM.
Good points on the whole jar thing.
Fuck, fight, or hold the light.
Wow. Sounds really good Chubs. Once you get the size of the jars post it up. I may try some of Chub's Balls.
Oh and nutritional info should definitely play a key role.
Good contest!
Last edited by ericg; 07-17-2007 at 02:42 PM.
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Squat - 305lbs - 1/23/06 ----- 335
Deadlift - 415lbs - 2/4/06 ---- 435
Bench - 90s*7 ----------------- 100s*5
Weight - 208 ------------------ 190
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Haha I'll get the exact size when I can. They're just your normal size jars of PB. No Value Size or anything.
I'll have to warn ya'll. My balls get a bit sticky. I recommend putting them on wax paper as they get a bit gummy.
Fuck, fight, or hold the light.
Alright I just checked it out and the PB jars are 17oz.
Fuck, fight, or hold the light.
I'll post a picture later....
Just a simple shake recipe
Nitrean Berry Blast
3 Scoops Nitrean (strawberry or vanilla)
1 cup low-fat yogurt
0.5 cup blueberries
0.75 cup strawberries
0.5 cup pineapple juice
0.5 cup of ice
blend everything in a blender. Drink all at once or split it up (usually makes me 2 shakes)
642 calories
8g fat
62g carbohydrate (5g fiber)
87g protein
If split in 2:
321 calories
4g fat
31g carbs
43.5g protein
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remember, the picture should include you consuming the recipe AND feature a jug of nitrean somewhere in the pic
to me, the ideal pic is the "post cooking" pic, with you in the kitchen amongst the debris of your efforts
mind you, if Stash contributes a recipe, I expect his pic will be "food pr0n".
Flax/Fiber Protein bars.
Batch 2, added walnuts and banana.
1 cup whole wheat flout
3/4 cup flax meal (ground flax seed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tbs wheat dextrin (optional, just adds fiber)
1 cup splenda
2 large eggs (I used organic omega 3 eggs)
1/2 cup natural apple sauce (no sugar added stuff)
1 tps vanilla extract
1 tps baking powder
3/4 cup skim milk
3.5 scoops nitrean
1 ripe banana mashed up
1/4 cup walnuts (optional to top)
2 tbps oil (canola or whatever you want to use)
Preheat oven to 350
Combine wet ingredients, milk, eggs, oil, vanilla. Mash up banana and combine with the liquid. Make sure eggs are beaten well.
Combine dry ingredients. Mix well. Add the wet to the dry and stir till well incorporated.
Lightly grease/oil a glass baking dish. I used a 11x14 and a 9x9 depending on size of bars wanted. 9x9 gives thicker bars. Add mixture to baking dish and even out. If you want nuts or a topping add the topping.
Bake 15-20 minutes depending on baking dish. Due to the low fat content it is easy to overbake. If anything error on the underdone side for the first time.
I split it in 9 servings.
Cals 232
Protein 15.9g
Carbs 21.2g
Fat 7.1g
Fiber 7.4g
Last edited by Unreal; 08-25-2007 at 10:48 AM.
Nick V
Looks good Unreal! I expect something great from you
ALN, this is a great contest. I like the idea and I'll be submitting something soon!
EDIT: This is open to Canucks, right?
Last edited by RedSpikeyThing; 07-18-2007 at 08:09 PM.
I've already ate 3/4 of the batch. Sucks to do this and be cutting. The girl friend is a picky eater even at 2 of them and really likes them. Just need to do something to add some moisture. Either more egg, more applesauce, or bake for a little less. Going to add some walnuts and maybe a banana to the mix. Should be wonderful.
Nick V
I'll probably come up with a few different things, but for my protein/flax bars, how would people like to see the macros. More fat? More carbs? Once I get the mix correct I'll add some walnuts or some sort of chopped nuts to up the flavor and fat content. Just didn't want to waste them on test batches.
Nick V
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Squat - 305lbs - 1/23/06 ----- 335
Deadlift - 415lbs - 2/4/06 ---- 435
Bench - 90s*7 ----------------- 100s*5
Weight - 208 ------------------ 190
Height - 5'10"
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WBBB|"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up" - Thomas Edison
Ingredients off top of my head
Omega 3 eggs
Flax Meal (just ground flax seed)
Stone Ground Whole wheat flour (main source of carbs)
Natural Apple Sauce (only about 50 cals worth, for texture/moisture)
Baking powder
Made up a second batch, added 1/4 cup of walnuts, and a mashed up banana. Added alittle more nitrean. Ill try to keep adding more and more nitrean per batch to see where it messes up the texture. That is the easiest and best way to add more protein. The nuts are an easy source of fat that can be optional. As for removing carbs, the main source of carbs is the whole wheat flour. I can only think of one thing that could maybe change that up. Maybe lower the flour and add some oat bran or more flax meal to take the place of the flour.
Second batch is at home cooling. Will sample as a PWO snack. Had 3 bars for lunch, and 2 for breakfast. The first batch is totally gone. So far even the original batch is pretty damn good.
Nick V
I will definently try this Unreal.I can taste it through the screen hehe
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It is pretty good. It is strawberry just from the nitrean. All I have is chocolate or strawberry so that is what I'm using. Some pureed frozen strawberrys mixed in would work great too.
Nick V
Unreal, can you consolidate your recipe/info to a single post and then just keep editing that post as you update?
If an entry is spread across 15 posts on 2 pages of the thread, odds are I'll lose patience and not include it for judging.
NOTE: Not to drive too fine a point, but anyone else who submits a recipe, please try to be organized like Chubrock. He has his balls very well organized.
Last edited by Relentless; 07-19-2007 at 02:47 PM.
I might have to put my protein bars on here with a few modifications. Gonna be a few days though-great idea for a contest.
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Will do. Was going to put the actual stuff in the first post once I finalize it. Also going to work on a carrot cake, and some others. I'll probably land up with 3-4 recipes. From now on I'll give each its own post with pictures and everything.
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Performance Sedan by Mike from Oswego, il on 09/27/2010. Trim: 2008 Dodge Charger SXT, Owned 1 year.
Pros: Loads of fun to drive, seats 5 adults very comfortably, not bad on gas (16/26), Very comfortable for long trips. Fold down rear seats are awesome. Fills the need I have for a family vehicle, but is way cooler than any other 4 door out there. I call it a "Performance Sedan" :)
Cons: Tires are Expensive.
Overall review: This is my third Chrysler Product. I had a 1995 Chrysler Concorde, and a 2001 Chrysler LHS. And now the 08' Charger. All three cars were equipped with the 3.5L V6. I drove both the Chryslers well over 100K miles without fail, and expect to get the same out of the Charger. I used to miss my old cars when I traded them in, but I have completely forgotton about any previous vehicle since I started driving the Charger. It brings a smile to my face every time I mash the gas pedal. Handles superbly through corners, accelerates and brakes with confidence. If you are scared about owning a RWD car, let me assure you, that between the Brake Assist, Traction Control, Electronic Stability, and ABS, this car will not spin out on you unless you REALLY TRY HARD. The only system you can disable the traction control, and even then the car will do everything in it's power to keep it going straight - Which includes reducing power, applying individual wheel brakes, etc.
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Charger R/T: Not just for the boys anymore! by Brandi, Orange County CA on 08/17/2008. Trim: 2008 Dodge Charger RT, Owned 1 year.
Pros: Great styling, great acceleration, beautiful and comfortable interior. I got the Light grey leather and black/grey two tone interior with sunroof, nav, dvd, power everything. I'm on the short side but the power adjust pedals and multi placement steering wheel helps me feel comfortable and in control. The large wheel area made it possible to put 22'' rims and still have plenty of room to turn. With tint, small upgrades, and wheels I get a lot of complements on my car.
Cons: It now has 47,000 miles on in and it's been into the dealer several times for minor problems and a bad sensor, but everything was under warranty. Slow to shift from reverse to drive or drive to reverse. Poor turning radius, much like that of a truck.
Overall review: I love it! Ladies, this car isn't just for the boys! If you get one, make sure you get at least an RT. I had the 6 cyc for a few weeks while mine was in for body work and the 6 is very under powered. If you're going to get one, go big, you won't regret it.
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A beautiful car by carenthusiast on 01/29/2009. Trim: 2008 Dodge Charger RT, Owned less than 1 year.
Pros: I own a '08 Charger R/T Daytona Series. What a beautiful car. It's comfortable, fast and a real head turner.
Cons: There's nothing I don't like about this car.
Overall review: This is one of the best cars I have ever owned. I would buy another one but think it will be the last car I buy.
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Charger-A Great Alternative to Boring by An MSN Autos Consumer on 01/26/2009. Trim: 2008 Dodge Charger SE, Owned 1 year.
Pros: My wife picked this car. We were looking at Kias but my wife was wanting a Charger. We found ours in Joplin, MO. Ours is a base model SE. We test drove the 3.5 six and really noticed no penalty in performance versus the 2.7 six. The Sirius radio is great. We got a sharp looking, great driving car for about the price we would have paid for a boring looking car. 24 mpg without fail. I would have had no use for the R/T due to gas mileage but ours it great!
Cons: The heavy pillars in the back of the car greatly diminish visibility while backing up, but that is a calculated risk with this car. The lumbar support seems to have broken on the driver's seat. I also don't care for the downshifting going down hills while the car is in cruise control. The gauges are well laid out, and the seats are comfy.
Overall review: A great car! Lots of room, and our payment is just where we wanted it to be. The folks at the dealership were great to buy from: courteous, informative and very helpful. The 2.7 V6 has plenty of get up and go, and the mileage is great!
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There's a reason this car gets all 9's and 10's from everyone. by Speedy on 11/12/2008. Trim: 2008 Dodge Charger RT, Owned less than 1 year.
Pros: Whats not to like? I got the Daytona R/T it's bright hemi orange! This car turns heads and makes people say WOW! The car delivers what its appearance implies. It accellerates very quickly, handles very smoothly, and rides very quiet. Minor modifications can get another 40hp to the wheels, but if you want a true all-out beast, get the SRT. This car is a 4 door sedan that drives like a roadster, and looks impressive in my opinion. It gets good mileage on the highway with MDS, but in town dont expect better than 13. I DARE you not to put your foot into it!
Cons: Stock exhaust is a bit tame for me. It could make good use of the Brembo brakes but those are only on the SRT. Sometimes the power windows have a mind of their own. the adaptive transmission "learns" how you drive and sometimes performance can suffer because of it. The electronic stabiity program robs power when it thinks it needs to (car won't burnout), would be nice if it could be turned off without modifying electronics. Car needs an afterarket catch-can, it recycles a lot of oil vapor back into the manifold which cant be good. My catch can catches about a tablespoon every 2-3 weeks of daily driving. Car is very stable but there is a noticeable degree of "bumpsteer" on bad roads.
Overall review: I never was a "car" person, but i love this car. It will outperform Mustang GT's all day long and weighs about 700 pounds more. It has 4 doors, can seat 5 no problem, is very stable, you need only think about where you want to be in traffic and you're there. This car reminded me that driving is more than just an un-fun daily chore, its a priviledge, and an experience that can be exhilerating.
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(FOX 11 / AP) James Gandolfini's fans and colleagues shared reaction to his death Wednesday:
— "I am shocked and devastated by Jim's passing. He was a man of tremendous depth and sensitivity, with a kindness and generosity beyond words. I consider myself very lucky to have spent 10 years as his close colleague. My heart goes out to his family. As those of us in his pretend one hold on to the memories of our intense and beautiful time together. The love between Tony and Carmela was one of the greatest I've ever known." — Edie Falco., who played Tony Soprano's wife, Carmela, on "The Sopranos."
— "Jimmy treated us all like family with a generosity, loyalty and compassion that is rare in this world. ... Working with him was a pleasure and a privilege. I will be forever grateful having had a friend the likes of Jimmy." — Michael Imperioli.
— "He was a genius. Anyone who saw him even in the smallest of his performances knows that. He is one of the greatest actors of this or any time. A great deal of that genius resided in those sad eyes. He was my partner. ... He was my brother in ways I can't explain and never will be able to explain." — David Chase, creator of "The Sopranos."
— "If Broadway has a version of a guy you want in your foxhole, Jim Gandolfini was mine. During our time together in 'God of Carnage,' we played 320 performances together. He didn't miss one. Sadly, I now miss him like a brother." — Jeff Daniels.
— "The great James Gandolfini passed away today. Only 51. I can't believe it." — Bette Midler on Twitter.
— "It's an awful shock. James Gandolfini was a fine actor, a Rutgers alum and a true Jersey guy. I was a huge fan of his and the character he played so authentically, Tony Soprano. I have gotten to know Jimmy and many of the other actors in the 'Sopranos' cast and I can say that each of them are an individual New Jersey treasure." — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
— "We lost a giant today. I am utterly heartbroken." — Lorraine Bracco.
— "James Gandolfini what a nice guy, so funny and sweet. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences to his family." — Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry on Twitter.
— "I am heartbroken about James Gandolfini. He was a gentle giant and great man. I love this picture, I loved him." — Actress Rose McGowan, who posted a snapshot of her and Gandolfini on Twitter.
— "My condolences to the family and all those who loved James Gandolfini — a true NJ Great and NJ Original. RIP." — Newark Mayor Cory Booker on Twitter.
— "Jimmy was one of the most talented, authentic and vulnerable actors of our time. He was unorthodox and truly special in so many ways. He had the sex appeal of Steve McQueen or Brando in his prime as well as the comedic genius of Jackie Gleason." — Brad Grey, a producer of "The Sopranos."
— "You will be missed greatly James Gandolfini Maybe best actor ever on a tv series. Salute'" — Comedian Artie Lange on Twitter.
— "awful awful news. James Gandolfini will be missed. He was a great actor. Just great." — Mia Farrow on Twitter.
— "James Gandolfini. Unbelievably sad news. A fine man." — Steve Carell on Twitter.
—"My thoughts and prayers go out to James Gandolfini's family. An extraordinary actor. RIP, Mr. Gandolfini." — Robin Williams on Twitter..
— "Fifty-one and leaves a kid -- he was newly married. His son is fatherless now ... It's way too young." — Joe Gannascoli, who played Vito Spatafore on "The Sopranos."
— "James Gandolfini.. So talented, so nice and far too young to be taken away. You will be missed Sir" — Actress Shannen Doherty on Twitter.
— "I have lost a brother and a best friend. The world has lost one of the greatest actors of all time." — Musician Steven Van Zandt.
— "R.I.P. James Gandolfini. Such a great actor. More than just tony soprano and that would have been a lot on its own." — Musician Rob Thomas on Twitter.
— "I am so deeply saddened by the untimely passing of sweet James Gandolfini! My heart is broken for his family!! I'm in shock worked with him in "Surviving Christmas"" — Christina Applegate on Twitter.
— "James Gandolfini was a kind, funny, wonderful guy. I'm so lucky to have worked with him. Sending love to his family. Such a sad, sad day. worked with him on "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone"" — Olivia Wilde on Twitter.
— "The Rutgers University community mourns the sad and sudden loss of James Gandolfini, a 1983 Rutgers graduate who was inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 2004. Mr. Gandolfini was a proud and passionate supporter of the university for many years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Gandolfini's family." — Statement from Rutgers University in New Jersey.
— "We came in honor of him. I've never been here, so this was a way to honor him." — North Arlington, N.J., resident Sheryl Martin, who with her husband was visiting nearby Holsten's, the restaurant where the last episode of "The Sopranos" was shot.
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