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The world will once again be reminded of the devastating moments of John F. Kennedy's assassination when director Peter Landesman brings his film "Parkland" to theaters.
Yahoo Movies released the film's first trailer on Wednesday and it's already receiving Oscar buzz.
Zac Efron will lead the all-star cast of actors, as he plays the role of an E.R. doctor at Parkland Hospital who's called upon to operate on the President after being shot Nov. 22, 1963.
Paul Giamatti and Billy Bob Thorton will also star in the film.
"Parkland" will touch the hearts of movie goers when it premieres in theaters on Sept. 20.
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Reviews by rlee1390:
4.35/5 rDev +5.1%
A-Black, two finger brown/tan head with lacing.
S-Roasted malt, coffee with lots of hops.
T-Roasted malt, some burnt, good though, tad vanilla, ends with a nice bitterness.
M-Medium bodied, some carbonation and a tad creamy.
O-Easily the best Black IPA I've had, great balance, nice bitterness, the flavors mesh well.
12-31-2012 17:27:15 | More by rlee1390
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4/5 rDev -3.4%
On tap poured into a tulip.
Pours a dark black color with a small light lacing of light brown foam. Nose is sharp and hoppy, dark malts and coffee.
Taste is bitter and sharp, earthy hops and a coffee bitterness. Mouthfeel is rich and full with a dry roasty finish. Bright and tasty, works really well with seafood.
12-30-2011 23:37:29 | More by kingcrowing
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
06-13-2013 20:21:42 | More by doremite
New Jersey
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
05-11-2013 17:05:54 | More by SPRichard
New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev -9.4%
12-17-2012 00:50:26 | More by acurtis
4/5 rDev -3.4%
01-20-2014 15:34:14 | More by Griffith
4.1/5 rDev -1%
On-tap at the Farm House in Burlington VT. A rye beer? It looked and smelled like a black IPA to me. There was a huge floral hop character in the aroma and flavor, with milder roasty, dark cocoa malt undertones. I loved the piney hops, but wish the malt could stand up a little more. I didn't notice any rye character, but it didnt matter. This is still a heck of a beer and something for hop heads.
01-13-2012 03:17:20 | More by tempest
4.38/5 rDev +5.8%
Got a Growler of this in the Regional Growler BIF. Thanks baconsausage.
Pours a deep black with a very nice off white head. Nice lacing.
Aroma is awesome. So much hops and a nice roastyness. Smells great.
Taste wasn't as good as the aroma would suggest but still very good. With the roastyness it could use a bit of sweetness. But it's got a nice hop bitterness and bite.
Mouthfeel is dry and good carb. Could use a bit more maltiness.
Overall it's a great beer. My first from hillfarmstead. Can't wait for more.
03-26-2011 06:23:02 | More by PeprSprYoFace
4.47/5 rDev +8%
Brewery filled 2 liter "genie" shaped swing-top growler into a couple of tulip glasses.
Pours black, with a ½ finger of silky looking mocha head. The flare-up on this is rich, dotting the sides with a ton of robust spotty swathes of lacing. The aroma is fresh, floral, and leafy smelling with some underlying bitter citric character. A blend of doughy, spicy rye, coffee, and sweet chocolate malts across the back of the nose really makes this smell delicious!
The taste is full of fresh hop flavor, with a lightly herbal citric bite and a moderate amount of leafy bitterness. This is just wonderfully balanced here by a flavorful backing of chocolate and caramel sweetness, dark roasted coffee, and then a dry spicy bite of rye in the back. The rye is really out there but isn't overdone but it definitely hangs the hardest in the finish, along with some lingering green hops. Very dry and spicy finish here. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with a firm crispness that gives way to a silky creaminess that spreads out across the palate. No alcohol presence at all leaves this very easy drinking.
Man, I think I liked this even more than when I had it on draft. Mostly because I got to spend much more time with it here over several glasses. Yeah, I'd definitely say that this needs to be re-categorized as a Black Ale, as the rye isn't the driving force here but instead nicely compliments a very well done example of the style. The mix of citrus, chocolate, coffee, and rye here is just a delicious mix. This is another awesome effort from Hill Farmstead.
03-01-2011 20:32:34 | More by Kegatron
4/5 rDev -3.4%
12-06-2012 02:54:51 | More by mobius387
New York
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
07-26-2013 21:42:41 | More by innuendobrewskiman63
3.5/5 rDev -15.5%
12-24-2012 02:11:24 | More by TWStandley
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
12-19-2012 01:32:18 | More by wesley14
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
11-18-2012 22:20:22 | More by hoppymcgee
4.5/5 rDev +8.7%
01-11-2012 19:46:47 | More by rondufresne
4.5/5 rDev +8.7%
Draft serving into a pint glass for $6.50. BA and HF websites indicate 6.5% ABV while the beer menu I'm looking at says 6.3%. Also, between these 3 references, only BA says Rye Beer. Hill Farmstead's website doesn't mention rye in their description at all. Sampled 1/11/12.
A: Arrives with 1 1/2 fingers of compact foamy head. Light brown in color, great retention and great stick. The body is extremely dark brown and affords little opportunity to see through the glass. Lacing lays down in continuous sheets.
S: Absolutely bursting with dank pine resin goodness. Grass + orange and grapefruit zest supporting. There is a dark roasty underlying character in the background, made up mostly of wholesome and hearty bread aromas.
T: Big hop presence bites the tongue and provides a firm bitterness from the front of the palate through the finish. Bright orange and citrus punch through at the end. The roasted notes are present but they stay out of the way on the palate for the most part. The wheat in the malt bill adds a little spice.
M: Spot on. Fine fizzy bubbles graze the tongue. The crispy finish is elongated through lengthy flavor duration. Medium-dry.
O: Honestly, not a single mis-step here. Each characteristic of the beer is a half point away from being perfect in my mind - and I don't even know where improvements can be made.
01-12-2012 02:39:19 | More by FeDUBBELFIST
South Carolina
4.7/5 rDev +13.5%
Glad to have shared this with myself at my nightly tastings in my living room with my wife and my cat.
extremely hazy, and nealy opaque orange. A huge white pillow like frothy head on top did not want to fade, eventually it relented leaving behing a ton of white lace dripping down the glass.Hops Hops and more hops. The smell was just wonderful. Lots of citrus flavors, heavy hints at orange, pineapple and grapefruit with just the slightest hint at some sugar, very nice indeed. Wow is all I can say about that. The bitter hops hit you up close and personal and in a big way. Sweet orange flavors gave way to a nice bitter pineapple front. Small hint at the alcohol hear and a nice dry finish. Very smooth, like silk and very easy going down. Big full flavor and feel. Very nice indeed.
Overall this was awesome and definatly a winner
07-08-2011 01:55:43 | More by mikesgroove
4/5 rDev -3.4%
Draft at Blackback, Waterbury. Foster is black in color with a nice khaki head, depositing some good lacing on the glass. A balanced roasted and chocolate malt body with a low sugar presence and laid over with dense, dark pine hops and touches of acidic citrus rind. Oily and bitter. Moderate in body and dry to finish. Earthy. Enjoyable.
10-08-2013 03:42:36 | More by blackie
4/5 rDev -3.4%
01-15-2012 02:41:51 | More by Blanco
New Jersey
3/5 rDev -27.5%
12-03-2012 15:31:38 | More by rkcrozier
4.5/5 rDev +8.7%
02-07-2013 04:34:25 | More by cameron_chapman
New York
3/5 rDev -27.5%
06-26-2013 11:46:34 | More by BGsWo22
3.98/5 rDev -3.9%
Poured from the growler into a goblet.
Pours black with a finger of tan head that sticks around nicely. The smell is a bit strange with the dominant notes being chocolate and roasted malt. There is more roast and bitterness in the flavor than there was in the nose. There is a light bready undertone that backs up the roast. The finish is quite bitter. The carbonation is smooth with a dry finish.
This was a very different beer. The intense and refined flavors worked together, but I'm not sure I got it. Well made but not my favorite.
02-19-2013 00:41:14 | More by oline73
4.5/5 rDev +8.7%
11-26-2012 16:16:39 | More by Binger72
New York
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
11-20-2012 03:53:42 | More by SourinQns
Foster from Hill Farmstead Brewery
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A Cleveland mom is facing charges, police say she was drunk and speeding with her one year old in the front seat.
19 Action News is uncovering more about a mother suspected of driving drunk with her baby in the front seat, leaving him paralyzed after a crash.
Cleveland accident investigators say the mom was drunk at nearly two-and-a-half times the legal limit, speeding at nearly three times the limit, and she had her baby buckled with a seatbelt for adults up front, even though she had a carseat in back.
The accident happened in early January on Cleveland's east side. A report shows officers were told mom had been drunk since Christmas.
A court document filed by Cuyahoga County social workers says the mother had a substance abuse problem. She had been through drug treatment and failed to stay sober.
The dad had also raised concerns. He was taking steps to try to get custody of the child months ago.
The child is now paralyzed from the neck down.
The police report also says the crash happened the day after the child took his first steps.
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The family will receive friends today, Jan. 25, 2014, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home and Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, from 2 until 3 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at 3 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial will be at Curry Cemetery. Donny Elliott will officiate.
Kell was preceded in death by his father, Ira Kell; mother, Ruby Bates Kell; sisters, Juanita Kell and Betty Wells; mother-in-law, Ethel Hallman; fathers-in-law, Charlie (Buck) Fields and Chester Hallman.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Fields Drummond Kell; daughters, Kimberly Drummond and Vernie Zelinko; sons, Chris Kell, Kevin Zelinko, Allen Zelinko and Greg Drummond (Connie); sisters, Lydia Dill (Fred) of Curry, Beatrice Dodd (Dennis), Noah Ann Brown (Edward) of Curry, Jeanette Rice (Mac) of Grant and Judy Robertson of Curry; brothers, Robert Kell (Lill) of Curry and Ronald Kell (Lillie) of Curry; mother-in-law, Eunice Fields; 30 nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Charlyn Huff (Tom); four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
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---- — ANDERSON — The trial started Tuesday for one of three teens accused of beating another teen with a baseball bat in an act of gang-related violence in June 2012.
Donovan Ball, 19, watched as eight witnesses for the prosecution testified that Ball and two other teens beat then 15-year-old Sergio Torres in the head with a bat. A ninth witness, David Rivera, another of the trio allegedly involved in the attack, refused to be sworn in and was held in contempt of court.
Ball faces charges of attempted murder, a Class A felony, and criminal gang activity for his alleged role in the attack. Rivera, 18, pleaded guilty to the same charges in January. The third defendant, Ruben Rosales-Mezar, 19, was found guilty by jury in February and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
According to a probable cause affidavit of the incident, Torres was found June 27, 2012, beaten and bloody in the 600 block of East 27th Street. The teen suffered extensive head injuries but was able to provide police with critical details about the attack, including information about his assailants.
During testimony heard Tuesday in Judge Thomas Newman's Madison Circuit Court 3, prosecutors Rosemary Khoury and Steve Koester constructed the timeline leading up to the attack. Witnesses described a meeting between the trio and how the three got into a brown van and drove toward Torres.
Police testimony indicated Ball was the only one of the three attackers Torres positively identified in police interviews.
The attack was confirmed by several witnesses to be gang related, with the three attackers purportedly connected to the Chicago Latin Kings gang syndicate, and Torres connected with Surenos 13 of Florida. Rivera and Rosales-Mezar are originally from Chicago. Ball is from Anderson. It is believed the attack was retribution against Torres and other Surenos 13 members who had been harassing Rosales-Mezar.
During the trial for Rosales-Mezar in February, Ball was subpoenaed to testify by prosecutors but refused and was escorted out of court. About a dozen of Ball's family and friends watched in court Tuesday. Ball's mother, who was present at both trials, has said she doesn't believe Ball is involved in the gang and that he didn't participate in the attack.
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Candidates and supporters filled the County Board of Elections Office on Friday July 5th to file for Mayor and Council in municipal elections this coming November. Front left: Skip Watkins filed for Wilmington City Council. Next to him is Carolina Beach Council candidate Mike Worley. Carolina Beach Mayor Bob Lewis (wearing the ball cap at right) filed for reelection.
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CAROLINA BEACH - Candidates and their supporters visited the New Hanover County Board of Elections office on Friday July 5th to file for Mayor and Town Council seats in Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wightsville Beach municipal elections this November.
On Tuesday July 9, the Board of Elections website listed the following people who signed up to be on the ballots.
Carolina Beach:
• Incumbent Mayor Bob Lewis
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• Incumbent Council-lady Jody Smith
• Mike Worley filed for a seat on Town Council.
• Incumbent Mayor Bill Saffo filed for relection.
• Skip Watkins filed for a seat on Town Council.
• Derek Bickel filed for a seat on Town Council.
• Felix Cooper filed for a seat on Town Council.
Kure Beach:
• Incumbent Mayor Dean Lambeth filed for relection.
Wrightsville Beach:
• Bill Blair filed for the office of Mayor.
Last week former Councilman Gary Doetsch served on the Council for a number of years and said he's seriously considering filing for Town Council.
Leann Pierce currently serves on the Town's Planning and Zoning Commission. She also owns Drifter's Reef Hotel on Lake Park Blvd and New Orleans Snowballs on the Boardwalk. She's also a broker and realtor at Blue Water Realty.
Pierce said she's going to file for a Town Council seat.
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HARTFORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Fracking at a horizontal well will take place for the first time in Trumbull County Wednesday.
Workers were busy at the Halcon Energy well site off of Hayes-Orangeville Road Tuesday when a number of trucks were pulling in and out of the complex that sits in the middle of open land just down the street from residential properties.
Neighbors say they could hear some action at the site, but it wasn't too loud.
"You could hear a little bit if the wind was right, it sounded kind of like a train in the distance," Karl Martin says.
Martin has lived at his home on Hayes-Orangeville Road since 2005. He's optimistic he'll see some royalties but worries about the future quality of his water supply.
"We have well water in this area and you hear stories about well water being disturbed and contaminated," Martin says. "But I've been very encouraged by what I've seen lately about reports in the area that it's pretty safe so far."
Overall, Martin believes fracking will boost the local economy and fund his hobby - a car in his garage - on the side. He's crossing his fingers for royalties.
"I'm restoring a car, maybe pay for a new paint job," he says.


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6:30pm Thursday 22nd November 2012 in Local
THE man who is now in charge of policing across Worcestershire officially took office today.
Bill Longmore was elected as the first Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia earlier this month.
His appointment signals a new era in local policing governance and he will now be responsible for controlling the budget and setting police priorities.
He will also have the power to hire and fire chief constables, but will not be involved in the operational side of the force.
Mr Longmore said: "I am really excited about my new role and I am particularly looking forward to making a real difference to local policing."
He took the Police and Crime Commissioner oath of office with Robin Durham JP, vice chair of the West Mercia Police Authority, after the election on Friday, November 16.
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TO THE EDITOR: The Town of Plattsburgh soccer program finished a few weeks ago, and once again it was a success.
This year, we had 16 teams that participated in the Clinton County League and three mini-mites teams that met once a week to practice. Participants were taught the fundamentals of soccer during practices and were able to test their skills in friendly games against teams all around the county.
As program coordinator for the town, I know there are many people out there who made great contributions toward the success of this program. First of all, I want to thank all the coaches for their time and expertise. They help make the program fun and enjoyable. Thank you to Christine Myers, TJ Myers, Craig McCasland, Jackie LaBarge, Jason LaBarge, Joe Casey, Jon Ubl, Dan Madden, Stephenie Mitchell, Christina Ubl, Heather Harkness, Jim Patterson, Carol Hack, Amy Hewson, Michele Barnes, Hilarie Dickson, Chasity Walters, Jessica O'Keefe, Mike Kimball and David and Regina McIlwain, who provided a fun, safe and positive environment for children to learn about soccer.
Secondly, thanks to those that helped out as assistant coaches, timers and substitute referees. Our soccer games would not run as efficiently without these volunteers. Your time and dedication is appreciated.
Lastly, I would like to recognize all the officials who referred our games this fall season. Many of them juggled school and their own soccer schedule on top of officiating duties. They all did an excellent job as sports officials and should be recognized for their dedication and responsibility. Thank you to Kaden Baugh, Ashlee Carper, Kaylia Carper, Christopher Fall, Keegan Frenya, Jaelyn Johnston, Nikolas Koktowski, Austin Myers, Gabrielle Parrotte, Courtney Wilson, Ryan Wood and Nathan Zucker. I hope to see you all back next year.
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Registering to vote
TO THE EDITOR: I am a grandmother to six youngsters, the oldest of which graduated High School in May.
Since she turned 18, I had been urging her to register to vote. She had to pick up the form from the elections officer in her town, which her mother did for her. She has a driver's license for I.D. And still the form sat on her desk. She wished she could register online (which you can now do in New York if you have a license).
We speak daily, and I often asked her if she registered to vote and what she thought about different current issues that applied to her daily life, her friends etc. I explained how important it was that she register and have a real vote (not just the blah, blah of conversation) to make her opinions count.
To my great joy, during summer vacation, while they were visiting the North Country, I asked her if she had registered to vote and she said, "Yes." My daughter and I looked at her, and she was smiling widely. My daughter pumped her for the facts, and sure enough she had.
So, fellow grandparents out there in the reading public, use your powers as an American grandparent worthy of the name and get your grandchildren registered to vote.
When we depart, they will be well equipped to preserve the right to vote we hold so dear. And they will love you for it.


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D.Wayne Lukas in the tunnel getting interviewed after winning the Preakness Stakes (Photo courtesy of Eclipse Sportswire).
For most observers, it came as a big surprise that D. Wayne Lukas won the Preakness Stakes.
It shouldn't have.
For if there's something that should be expected from Lukas, it's the unexpected.
Pardon the double-speak, but the point is that overlooking Lukas can come at a steep price, even if the Hall of Fame trainer is closer to 80 years of age than 70.
At the age of 77, Lukas may not have a small army of regally bred runners in his barn as he did 25 years ago, when he was shattering earnings records on a regular basis. But his methods remain as effective as ever.
What separates Lukas from most trainers – and makes him so dangerous even today – is that he is not afraid to lose. He will keep chasing the prize long after others would have raised a white flag.
Failure is surely inherent on many occasions in such a relentless pursuit, but victory can also come when it's least expected – just as it did at Pimlico on the third Saturday in May.
"I'm paid to spoil dreams," he said after his sixth Preakness victory.
Photo courtesy of Eclipse Sportswire
With the help of a billionaire owner in Brad Kelley, the new head of Calumet Farm, Lukas has a better array of racing talent now than he did a few years ago. Back then, in the not so distant past, he was such a non-entity in the sport that it seemed as if he was retired, even if he was still working as doggedly as ever.
Now, thanks to Oxbow, Lukas was able to celebrate his first Triple Crown victory in 13 years and he did it in a familiar manner for those who knew what to expect.
Many a trainer would have skipped the Preakness with a horse like Oxbow, who was sixth as a 24-1 longshot in the Kentucky Derby after chasing a brutal pace. But Lukas pressed on.
He also entered Will Take Charge, who was eighth in the Derby, and Titletown Five, who seemed a miler, at best, in the Preakness. He was wrong about those two, as they finished seventh and ninth, respectively, in a field of nine.
Yet the gamble he took with Oxbow was generously rewarded when jockey Gary Stevens put the Calumet 3-year-old on the lead at the start of the Preakness and never looked back.
Not surprisingly, Oxbow was sent off at 15-1 odds, and he served as yet another example of Lukas' perseverance, which may be viewed as folly by some in the betting public.
In becoming Lukas' record-breaking 14th Triple Crown race winner – and snapping the tie at 13 he enjoyed with the legendary James "Sunny Jim" Fitzsimmons - Oxbow fit into the mold of his trainer's last few Triple Crown winners. Adding the Calumet colt to the mix, Lukas' most recent winners in the three-race series have been sent off at 15-1, 18-1, 8-1 and 31-1 odds that might have prompted other trainers to keep their horses in their stalls. But Lukas was not swayed by the prospect of losing.
If those past Triple Crown races, which date back to 1999, were not enough of a reminder that odds alone are not the best indicator of Lukas' chances, he did serve notice shortly before the Preakness that he might have a surprise or two up his sleeve.
In Pimlico's Dixie Stakes, the race before the Preakness, the team of Calumet, Stevens and, yes, Lukas, teamed to win the $300,000 turf stakes with Skyring at 24-1 odds. The double linking the two stablemates returned $557.40 for a $2 wager.
That would have been an utterly surprising result, except that D. Wayne Lukas was in the middle of it. Knowing that, it made all the sense in the world.


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He isn't known to casuals and is barely known to even hardcore MMA fans, but this signing should help with awareness and visibility. Ronnie Mann, who lost to Hatsu Hioki in the Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix, has signed on with Bellator for their fourth season, but will not be competing in the featherweight tournament. Another fantastic signing by Bellator, although him not being a part of the tournament is slightly regrettable. From Bellator:
Ronnie Mann is coming back to America. Bellator Fighting Championships today announced the acquisition of the top featherweight Brit to its burgeoning roster of 145 pounders. Mann, who has spent the bulk of his 21 fight career in Japan and England, made his U.S. debut last September where he won the Shark Fights Featherweight Championship. Mann will not compete in the upcoming Bellator Season 4 Featherweight Tournament but will make his Bellator debut in the fourth season with an opportunity to take part in a future tournament. Bellator Season 4 begins in March and will air LIVE on MTV2.
A Sengoku veteran and former Cage Gladiators Welterweight Champion, Mann brings a very impressive 18-2-1 professional record to the Bellator cage, which included a 12-fight undefeated streak spanning the first three years of his career. Fighting out of Cheltenham, England, Mann became a well rounded martial artist at a young age, getting his start in Muay Thai at 11 before subsequently competing in kickboxing and jiu-jitsu tournaments at 13-years-old. Wasting no time making the jump to MMA, Mann took his first amateur fight at 16 before turning pro at just 17-years-old.


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19 U.S. Code § 3703 - Eligibility requirements
(a) In general
The President is authorized to designate a sub-Saharan African country as an eligible sub-Saharan African country if the President determines that the country—
(1) has established, or is making continual progress toward establishing—
(A) a market-based economy that protects private property rights, incorporates an open rules-based trading system, and minimizes government interference in the economy through measures such as price controls, subsidies, and government ownership of economic assets;
(B) the rule of law, political pluralism, and the right to due process, a fair trial, and equal protection under the law;
(C) the elimination of barriers to United States trade and investment, including by—
(i) the provision of national treatment and measures to create an environment conducive to domestic and foreign investment;
(D) economic policies to reduce poverty, increase the availability of health care and educational opportunities, expand physical infrastructure, promote the development of private enterprise, and encourage the formation of capital markets through micro-credit or other programs;
(E) a system to combat corruption and bribery, such as signing and implementing the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; and
(F) protection of internationally recognized worker rights, including the right of association, the right to organize and bargain collectively, a prohibition on the use of any form of forced or compulsory labor, a minimum age for the employment of children, and acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and health;
(2) does not engage in activities that undermine United States national security or foreign policy interests; and
(b) Continuing compliance
If the President determines that an eligible sub-Saharan African country is not making continual progress in meeting the requirements described in subsection (a)(1) of this section, the President shall terminate the designation of the country made pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
Source(Pub. L. 106–200, title I, § 104,May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 254.)
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Born & Raised:
Real name: Tremaine Aldon Neverson.
Born: Nov. 28, 1984 in Virginia. Raised: In Virginia and the neighboring state of Maryland.
Born: Nov. 28, 1984 in Virginia. Raised: In Virginia and the neighboring state of Maryland.
Early Life:
Trey was born in the state of Virginia and lived in Petersburg, Virginia and in Maryland during his childhood. As a youngster, Trey developed his talent for performing by entering local talent shows, something that was encouraged by his mother. When he was in his mid-teens, Trey was discovered by producer Troy Taylor, who eventually went on to help Trey launch his career via Troy's production company, Songbook Entertainment. After graduating high school, Trey moved to New Jersey to work full-time in the music business. He spent time behind the scenes learning the industry, and in 2004 was signed by Atlantic Records.
Debut Album:
In July 2005, Atlantic released Trey's Troy Taylor-produced debut album, I Gotta Make It. The first single, "Gotta Make It," featuring the rapper Twista, did not perform well, peaking at No. 21 on Billboard's R&B songs chart. The second single, "Gotta Go," didn't do much better, peaking at No. 11 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop Song chart. After the disappointing sales of I Gotta Make It, Trey continued to work with other artists as a writer and guest vocalist while recording material for a new album of his own. In February 2007 he returned with "Wonder Woman," the first single from his second album, "Trey Day."
Trey Day:
"Wonder Woman" peaked at Billboard No. 54 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and was Trey's third straight poorly-performing single. But the second single, "Can't Help But Wait," became a radio hit and to date is the most successful song in Trey's relatively short career. The song, written by singer-songwriter Johnta Austin, was released in August 2007 and peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It was also featured on the soundtrack to the movie "Step Up 2 The Streets." Trey's second album, Trey Day, was released in October 2007.
Commercial Success:
Buoyed by the success of the catchy love ballad "Can't Help But Wait," Trey Day peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at No. 11 on Billboard's top 200 albums chart. A third single from the album, "Last Time," which was co-written and co-produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, went on to peak at No. 9 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart.
- Trey's self-given nickname is "The Prince of VA," in recognition of his time growing up in Virginia.
- He got his stage name from when he used to label tapes with his music on it "Trey songs," so that his producer would know who they were from.
- In November 2007 he was arrested in Springfield, Massachusetts and charged with "behaving as a disorderly person" and resisting arrest. He was released after posting $500 bond.
2012: Chapter V.
2011: Inevitable (five-song EP).
2010: Passion, Pain and Pleasure.
2009: Ready.
2007: Trey Day.
2005: I Gotta Make It.
2011: Inevitable (five-song EP).
2010: Passion, Pain and Pleasure.
2009: Ready.
2007: Trey Day.
2005: I Gotta Make It.


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Just Venting
It's essential to execute the venting process as quickly as possible, with minimal handling of the fish. For example, when we bring up a grouper, snapper or amberjack from depths greater than 50 feet and wish to release it, we'll look for signs of rapid decompression. If the fish looks fine, we'll grasp its lower jaw, return it to the water and resuscitate it. If it appears to flounder at this stage and act like it may have problems going down, we'll vent it. To vent a fish, we soak a beach towel in salt water, spread it on the gunwale or cooler, and lay the fish on top. With one person holding the fish's head and tail, the free deckhand will lay the pec fin flush against the fish's body. About an inch or so behind that fin, we'll insert a hollow venting needle on a slight angle and just deep enough to purge the gasses from the swim bladder — it sounds like we're letting air from a bicycle tire. It's critical not to insert the needle straight in or too deeply, which can damage a vital organ. As the gasses leave the fish, we'll begin adding slight finger pressure on the now deflating area to help compress the bladder and expel the gasses.
We then cradle the fish and put it back into the water, holding the lower jaw into the current so the water moving past the anchored boat flows over and through the fish's gills. If the fish was captured drifting, we put a motor into gear to generate water flow. Once the fish appears rejuvenated (tail kicking, jaw clamping down on hand), we set it free. We use this tactic commonly for grouper, snapper and amberjack. For large fish, like goliath grouper, we execute the venting procedure with the fish in the water.
If a released fish doesn't swim down, we'll get it back to the boat and work with it some more. If a fish was brought up from cool, deep water to hot surface water, it could be thermal stress and not improper venting causing the problem.
The Right Stuff
Tools of the trade include a hypodermic or other hollow, well-honed, tiny-diameter and thin-walled stainless-steel needle. Knife and hook points are not recommended. The tool should be hollow for the gasses to escape. And make absolutely certain to clear that channel of flesh and scales. Do this by rinsing the tool in alcohol or bleach, drying it and then blowing through it. After it's cleaned and checked, put the cap over the tool and store it in a safe yet easy to access place. Remember, time is of the essence when removing a fish from the water and venting it, and it can't wait for you to clear a clogged needle.
Venting is a good, quick means of helping unwanted bottomfish get back to their lairs with a good survival rate. Yes, there will always be those who question the value of venting, but I will always go back to my red grouper story as proof that venting does indeed work — and is a much better option than setting unwanted fish afloat to die.
Venting Websites
These educational websites go into great detail about venting fishes.
Venting Tools and Dehookers
ARC Dehooker
Alien Products SnapperSaver
Team Marine USA Dehooker
Ohero Vent For Life
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August 26, 2008 | Posted By Lynn
I've been buying the classic hobo for years and was really upset when the outlet stores closed. A friend suggested I try the web page. I did, found the purses I wanted, ordered them, and received them the next day! I had the same excellent product and great service I had found in the stores. Thanks!
August 1, 2008 | Posted By Harold From richmond, va
I have been buying this particular hand-bag for many years. My wife has it in all colors and really enjoys using them. They are of top quality and have a lot of nice features. They are normally delivered in 4 days, to my home.
Many thanks for an excellent product.
July 27, 2008 | Posted By karen
I have been using only Stone Mountain purses since 1995. I love how they wear. They always look new. Wine is my favorite color and I was so pleased that you finally had one in stock. I absolutely love my new purse. Thank you!
April 15, 2008 | Posted By Marion From Ayer, MA
This handbag is of excellent quality and is as advertised. Years ago I purchased nothing but Stone Mountain handbags and glad to see that they still are worth the money.
April 11, 2008 | Posted By clifford Scargill From Valley Stream,N.Y
Your service is brilliant, I bought the Hobo as an Anniversary gift and it was delivered in plenty of time. I will continue to buy from Stone Mountain
March 29, 2008 | Posted By Michelle From Dix Hills
I love the bag. It is the perfect size for me and looks good.
March 21, 2008 | Posted By carol
March 17, 2008 | Posted By Dorothy From California
I have always loved Stone Mountain handbags and my most recent purchase is no exception. I love it! Thank you for a wonderful product.
February 15, 2008 | Posted By Talitha
Sturdy, light weight, large enough but not huge. Plenty of room. Nice color (wine).
January 22, 2008 | Posted By Juie
Excellent bag, nice soft leather, easy to use, useful compartments, great price, wears well. I always buy Stone Mountain.
December 20, 2007 | Posted By Susan
I have used this purse for years and enjoy it.
Has plenty of room and looks "classy" with everything.
September 27, 2007 | Posted By Valerie From Omaha
I had my first Stone Mountain purse 9 years. I looked all over the city for a similar purse with the long handle and pockets in the right places. When I thought it was hopeless, I decided to look on the internet and see if Stone Mountain was still in business. I was excited to find out it was and that they still had the same Classic Hobo purse and even the same color that I liked. I ordered it right away and love my new purse just as much.
September 15, 2007 | Posted By Sue
I have been purchasing Stone Mountain handbags since 1994. They are great and last thru several seasons. I have been unable to find them locally anymore, so I have started to purchase on-line.
September 14, 2007 | Posted By Linda
This is the second Stone Mountain Classic Hobo I've purchased. I LOVE the purse, it has wonderful features and looks terrific! The store I purchased my first one closed its doors, so I was delighted to find exactly what I wanted by searching the internet.
September 13, 2007 | Posted By Joanna From Valrico, Florida
This will be the third "classic hobo" I have purchased and I would never buy any other purse. You see I have only had three purses in the last 21 years, all hobo's. I have always had compliments on my purses and the service and durability are without question - Exceptional.
September 13, 2007 | Posted By clifford From valley stream, n.y
Excellent quality handbag, I intend to purchase another one as a gift later this year.My wife has owned many of your bags over the years, this latest purchase has great capacity!
August 25, 2007 | Posted By Cathy From Maui
This bag is so beautiful and classy! It has all the elements I was looking for. What a great value too! Bags of this quality sell for crazy prices here in Hawaii. Thank you for creating a bag I can truly be proud to wear at a price I can afford.
July 13, 2007 | Posted By MARY From warren, oh
the bag was perfect as is all stone mountain. this one is a gift but i carry stone mountain pretty much year round. never a disappointment. our department stores, dillards (did not carry) and macy's (none in brown) forced me to shop online. delivery took just a few days. very pleased.
June 4, 2007 | Posted By Jo Ann
I have just submitted a testimonial for the second purse I purchased. I still have nothing but praises to sing to you. In my previous comments I mentioned I only purchased a new purse because my one and only purse(also Stone Mountain) is in need of minor repairs. I've had it for about 15 years. I left out the part that I have only purchased Stone Mountain handbags for as long as I can remember. I would only be repeating myself but I love every one I have ever had the good fortune to own.
Jo Ann M.
May 31, 2007 | Posted By Elaine
Exceed all Expectations! My "Classic" Hobo arrived today and it is an elegant sophiscated handbag which I will proudly wear for dress and casual use.
May 16, 2007 | Posted By K From California
I purchased a bag exactly like this one in 1994 and was thrilled to find it again on your website. The original purse, even after 13 years, still looks great and will be donated to charity. Thanks for making such great products.
May 5, 2007 | Posted By Etta
I have been purchasing your products for many, many years. I have never been disappointed. I basically own the same bag in a variety of colors that allows me to change bags and still know where everything is located by touch alone. Thank you for your quality products.
April 19, 2007 | Posted By Dorothy From Elizabethtown, PA
It has been several years since I bought my old Stone MOuntain Bag. I really love this new one with the special features for cell phone, glasses, etc. It was wonderful to purchase it on line with prompt delivery service.
March 29, 2007 | Posted By Kathleen
So glad you continue to offer this basic purse - I have it in two colors that match favorite shoes - I continue to buy it after many years of satisfaction with the style and quality. Fast delivery too!
March 28, 2007 | Posted By Nelle From Raleigh, N.C.
My beautiful "classic" Hobo arrived in record time and in mint condition. My last Stone Mountain bag was purchased 12-15 years ago and used every day. It is still in good condition and not ready for retirement!
March 11, 2007 | Posted By Beverly From Duluth, MN
Of all the handbags available, this is the one that suited me the best: smooth supple leather, large outer zippered compartment, large inside capacity and a long enough strap.
January 30, 2007 | Posted By Karen From Central Florida
I always look for Stone Mountain bags - they are quality bags, made with quality leather, reasonably priced, and they hold up forever! I am so glad you have this website!
January 22, 2007 | Posted By Mary Ann
I have always been proud to show off my StoneMountain bags and then tell people how long i have owned it and how little I paid for it. They always ares shocked and probably wish that they were on my gift list. It is definitely a friend magnet. It gives you instant class and clout... to the ahead of the line I go. Thank you Stone Mountain for always giving my confidence that extar little boost that it needs...always the best dressed...Mary Ann Keating
January 12, 2007 | Posted By Anne
I've had a Stone Mountain Handbag for as long as I can remember and I love them. They a great bags!!!
January 9, 2007 | Posted By Rebecca
I purchased this purse as a Christmas gift to myself. It has classic styling and I can use it for any occasion. This was just what I was looking for.
December 22, 2006 | Posted By Brenda From Philadelphia
A wonderful bag. Very well made, fit and finish are first rate. Very soft and supple leather. Not a heavy bag so it is still comfortable to carry even when full. Love the easy access key fob and full lining.
December 16, 2006 | Posted By Joan From New Jersey
beautiful bag it is a gift so hopefully it is well liked
December 16, 2006 | Posted By GAIL From Las Vegas, Nv
I love almost any Stone Mountain bag, but I bought this one as a Christmas gift, and hope it will be a hit.
December 9, 2006 | Posted By Doris
The Classic Hobo handbag is beautiful. it's exactlly what I wanted and completely as advertised. Your service is outstanding. I purchased the bag online on 12/04 and it was delivered to my home on 12/07.
I was also pleased and encouraged by your notification that part of the proceeds from my purchase will be donated to breast cancer awareness and research.
Thanks for a wonderful product.
Doris Swiney
December 7, 2006 | Posted By Kim
Very Prompt. Excellent service
December 5, 2006 | Posted By rdk
packed perfectly,beautiful leather bag!!!
November 29, 2006 | Posted By Roger From Trenton, NJ
I purchased the Hobo BAG for a Christmas gift for my wife. She will own and use nothing other than a Stone Mountain. The bag she will be replacing is the same, it's just a little over 20 years older. Still in great shape, she was just thinking maybe she should get a new one, but decided the one she has is still in great shape. I got it for her anyway so, if, something happens to her current one she has one she loves. This is her winter bag. Her summer bag is also a Stone Mountain, just lighter color.
November 15, 2006 | Posted By Joseleyne From Providence, RI
After searching for many hours in "good" stores I decided, in desperation, to try and find Stone Mountain on line.( I already enjoy one that is about ten years old.) I was successful and now own the handbag I was looking for, a beautiful, functional classic hobo. I'd like to see more Stone Muontains in the stores though so that I can actually see and feel what I am getting. Joseleyne
October 26, 2006 | Posted By Susan
Simply elegant leather bag. The leather is so rich. Quality through and through
Thank you for prompt shipping too!
October 24, 2006 | Posted By Diane
This is the only everyday purse I have used for the past 15 years. I was pleased to find an exact replacement after my old one finally gave up the ghost - a testament to the quality and functionality.
October 24, 2006 | Posted By Rebecca
I ordered the classic Hobo for my Mother as a christmas present. Back in 1992 I bouught her one and believe it or not she's still carrying it around,and it's held up like no other purse she ever had. So I figured if that purse held up for as well asit did for 14 years, I couldn't go wrong buying her one again. I feel that Stone Mountain products speak for themselves,the highest quality at reasonable prices,plus your website was extremely easy to navigate.
October 24, 2006 | Posted By Joanne A. From Caseyville, Illiniois
Marvelous workmanship + timeless style forever in fashion in addition to service rendered quickly, accurately and "with a smile" even via online from the shipping headquarters. Nothing can beat a Stone Mountain product in comparison be it affordability, style, or detailed workmanship. Many kudos for remaining faithful to a loyal fan club of folks and bring a nearby factory outlet to this hokey little town I live in!
October 24, 2006 | Posted By Charlene J.
This hobo bag is everything I wanted. There is an inside security compartment (zippered0 where I can secure my passport. In addition, there is an easy-to-reach compartment for my glasses & make-up bag.
The leather is soft and supple. I just hope the bag wears as well as it looks.
August 3, 2006 | Posted By Etta
I have been buying this handbag from your company for a number of years. It is a wonderful product that does all that I need. As a matter of fact, I currently have 5 of this style in different colors. That way, I always know where to reach for a specific item.
July 14, 2006 | Posted By Katherine From Ft Worth
I am so pleased with the purse I recently purchased! I feel like it's better than what I get at the department stores and I had a much better selection! Thanks YOU'RE
July 10, 2006 | Posted By Dawn From computer
I really love my new Classic Hobo handbag. I had one approx 10 years ago. I wanted a new one again so I purchased another. I love the long strap which adjusts. For me the large inside pockets are a must. I am one of those who keeps everything she can with her and there is plenty of room. I also love the attached key ring, no more fising for the keys in the pockets. Thanks I just love it.
May 11, 2006 | Posted By Vivian
This is my 4th bag in this style (over several years). Obviously, I like it! I t is great as I carry a lot of stuff with me, but it does not look like a suitcase :). I like having the large zipped main compartment and the phone pocket is a nice feature. I also like having the 2 outside pockets to file away papers and other things that I might need to find more easily.
May 8, 2006 | Posted By Lorraine From California
I have this bag in 3 other colors plus one very well-worn one in the same color I just bought (taupe). Obviously, I am very fond of this particular bag. It's just the right size for me. It wears well. I love it.
April 25, 2006 | Posted By Madeline
I think the Classic Hobo bag is wonderful. There are enough compartments to hold everything and the size of the bag is just right.
April 11, 2006 | Posted By Mary From Pennsylvania
I love this purse. My husband had purchased me this hobo bag 7 yrs. ago, then the zipper broke and I couldn't find this style anywhere near I lived. I went on line and found stone mountain and ordered myself a new one. The quality of these bags is fantastic. I will always be a stone mountain handbag women. Thank you.
April 6, 2006 | Posted By Susan
I am extremely pleased with my Classic Hobo handbag and also the excellent service I received on my order.
March 22, 2006 | Posted By Nancy From Bethlehem, PA
After having to lay to rest my most cherished Stone Mountain hobo bag, I found its replacement on your site and knew I would be as pleased with my new bag as I was with its predecessor. I am not disappointed. The quality and beauty is outstanding. Thanks for another great bag that I look foward to using for many years to come!
February 24, 2006 | Posted By Bette From Campbell, CA
I love my Hobo handbag. This is the third one I've bought from Stone Mountain, can not find a nicer handbag anywhere. Quality materials and construction with nice features like a place for keys and cell phone.
February 6, 2006 | Posted By Berna
This purse is Excellent, enough pokets to have everything in place but not enough to exsaperate you for looking for something. The service was fast
April 30, 2014 | Posted By J. Warin
Bag is super! Perfect for my needs.


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Avanti Commercial 12 Cu. Ft. Showcase Beverage Cooler: White
Model: BCAD338
- U.L. Rated for Commercial Use
- Electronic Temperature Control with LED Display
- Soft Touch Control Panel
- Commercial Type Handle
- Stainless Steel Grille
- Security Lock
- Auto Door Close Mechanism
- Casters with Brake
- 5 Adjustable/Removable Shelves
- Space Saving Flush Back Design
- Interior Light
- For Free Standing Use and Requires a Minimum of 4" Clearance when Installed in Cabinets or any Enclosed Area
Product Dimensions
- Width : 23-3/4"
- Depth : 24"
- Height : 73-3/4"
- Total Capacity : 12 cu. ft.
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When it comes to vegetables, food experts say fresh is best. But finding quality fresh produce in the dead of winter can sometimes be problematic.
You can still find quality and delicious vegetables in the freezer section of most supermarkets.
Sandy is in the kitchen at The Harvest Cafe making a frozen pea hummus in this week's Get Fit Friday.


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Barcelona got off to a bit of sloppy start but quickly settled into their usual possessive selves. AC Milan were pressing Barca when they had the ball and taking a few speculative long balls to test how organized the defense was.
Barca's inability to efficiently clear the ball led to a speculative chance from MIlan's Sulley Muntari. The ball dropped in front of the former Inter player and he took a looping volley that went well over Victor Valdés' net.
Certainly not the most scintillating soccer in the first ten minutes but Barcelona were in no hurry to make a mistake and gift Milan anything. Thing picked up a bit when Barca side got back-to-back corners in the 10th minute but failed to threaten Milan's defense too much with either set piece. Gerard Piqué did get a header off on the second corner but it was blocked away by Milan and led to a counter attack chance for the Rossoneri.
In the 11th minute, Dani Alves sent a cross into the Milan box that was headed by defender Philippe Mexes who spun around in fear after making contact, thinking he might have scored an own goal. Fortunately for Milan, the ball went wide of the goal.


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Fabric flowers make a great addition to any simple shirt. But just as there are many varieties of flowers in nature, fabric flowers are made using very different methods of construction. Here are some of the best fabric flower tutorials from celebrated crafty bloggers.
(Need help? Ask Rain on Facebook and post photos of your fabric flowers!)
1. Upcycled T-Shirt Scrap Rosettes
2. Ribbon and Button Daisies from Hope Studios
You can turn eight pieces of ribbon and a single button into playful daisies that look great in bunches. Try mixing up your button and ribbon combinations for some interesting bouquets.
3. Frayed Flower from Maize Hutton
This simple tutorial will show you how to sitch raw fabric as you roll it to create a fabric flower that can be pinned to any garment. Thanks, Maize!
4. Lots of Petals from Sew Ritzy
This flower has layers of pointed petals to create a water lily look. Stitch the petals individually, lash them together, then use a button to hide your seams.
5. Layered Petals from Wise Craft
This fabric flower is made from using the provided templates, and cleverly layering them to create a primrose-like flower. There is minimal stitching in this one, and the button in the middle is optional for hiding the few stitches.
6. Messy Rosettes by Grace Violet
I love this tutorial because it is just so simple and yeilds cute little rosettes from a bunch of 'messy circles'. There is even a little cutie pie model at the end with a design suggestion.
7. No-Sew Rolled Fabric Flower from My Sparkle
Danielle of My Sparkle has taken scrap fabric and breathed new life into it with these rolled fabric roses. The best part is that you don't need to know a stitch of sewing to make them. Just have lots of glue on-hand!
8. Giant Flower from Head Hugger
These huge flowers are made by cutting out indiviudal petals, then adding embellishments to the center. They are great for hats, as shown, or to turn into large brooches.
9. Realistic Peony Clips from Make it Do
These realistic peony-style fabric flowers are made using a length of ribbon. They would work wonderfully for formal occassions.
10. Fabric Corsage from The Object Project
This simple corsage adds in a couple of leaves for added effect. It is easy and fun enough to create a set for friends, or as Leigh Ann suggests, make one for mom. Moms love fabric and flowers.


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Photograph by Rose Eichenbaum
That Friday night, my husband Richard and I trekked through the snowy streets of this fairy tale city to an old stone building, where we entered an unmarked door, walked down a dimly lit staircase, and entered a sparsely decorated brick-lined room with vaulted ceilings. A six-foot table displayed a challah, candlesticks, and a few cookies for an oneg . Thirty chairs—enough to accommodate regular worshipers as well as a visiting group from Germany, a woman from California, her college-aged daughter, and ourselves—were arranged in rows facing the portable ark and lectern.
We had arrived at Bejt Simcha, a growing Progressive (Reform) synagogue community founded in 1991, and now 150 members strong.
Katka Weberova, the congregation's administrator, welcomed us enthusiastically and brought us to our reserved seats in the front facing the congregation. (Note: during our email correspondence prior to the visit, Katka said she knew who I was because she gets Reform Judaism magazine and often translates some of the articles, including mine, into Czech for the members.)
The rabbi proceeded to chant prayers and the participants sang songs…many familiar. Imagine singing the Freelander-Klepper rendition of Shalom Rav in this remote Jewish outpost! Richard and I got all choked up, realizing that this wonderful song of peace had created a sense of community and belonging among Jews around the world.
During the oneg I spoke on the historical basis of Jewish cooking and enlisted assistance in learning about their Jewish food heritage. Sylvie Wittmann, who founded Bejt Simcha, hastened my Czech culinary education by bringing a spicy carrot dish for all to sample. It was a wonderful Shabbat!
Two days later, Bejt Simcha member Zuzana Schreiberova and I walked to the old Jewish quarter, Josefov, to buy bread in Prague's only kosher bakery (which, to my disappointment, was closed); rode by bus to the farmer's market for fresh produce; and bought a quart of milk from a machine that looked like the water dispenser on my refrigerator door. From there we headed back to Zuzana's apartment to cook traditional Czech dishes adapted to conform to kashrut .
Zuzana, who is a breakfast chef by morning, office worker in the day, and food blogger at night, grew up in Prague at a time when religious practice was deemed subversive by the ruling Communists. She told me that only one of the city's six historical synagogues was kept open, and agents of the Secret Service would write down the names of anyone who attended its services. In fear, most Jews refrained from practicing Judaism or did so secretly; as a result, a number of Czech Jewish traditions, including its culinary heritage, were lost.
Like many of her generation, Zuzana does not have a strong Jewish foundation, but she passionately loves to practice her faith and culture at her synagogue and home. Her return to a living Judaism is both poignant and ironic; she is the direct descendant of Rabbi Moshe Schreiber, one of the leading Orthodox rabbis in Europe in the early 19th century and one of the most outspoken opponents of Reform Judaism.
Zuzana inspired the two Rosh Hashanah treats presented here. Enjoy!
Apple Horseradish
Using an iconic Rosh Hashanah ingredient—the apple—as a base, the following sauce will add a Yom Tov kick to your gefilte fish or roasted meats. Horseradish is a classic Czech condiment.
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon's worth) 1⁄4 teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste 2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste 2 Gala or Fuji Apples 1 piece of horseradish, 1" wide and 2" long
Yield: About 11⁄4 cups/20 servings.
Tina's Tidbits
Ceske' Buchty or Czech Apple-Filled Yeast Cake
Yeast dough is the basis for many desserts in the Czech Republic, among them buchty, stuffed buns; bohemian tarts, little pizza-like confections with filling placed in hollowed centers on top; and moravian tarts, which are prepared like buchty, but then flattened like bohemian tarts and the depression filled in the same way.
Zuzana fills her buchty with sweet cheese. Here, I combine Czech culture with Jewish tradition, placing the symbolic holiday apple inside the traditional Czech dough and making it into a ring to symbolize a year of never-ending good.
4–41⁄4 cups all purpose flour 1 package rapid rise yeast 2 eggs 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk (skim or 2% is fine) 1⁄2 cup sugar 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 Tablespoon oil 1 egg combined with 1 Tablespoon of water (egg wash) 1⁄4 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon (topping)
Fresh Apple Spice Filling
1⁄2 cup raisins 2 teaspoons dark rum 2 apples (Jonagold or Gala preferred) 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons cornstarch or 2 Tablespoons honey cake crumbs
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It means 'give a big round of applause to'.
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text: Pictures From San Francisco Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival 2010 Highlights From the Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival by Yum Community 9/14/10 0 Reactions 12 Shares Print 0 7 5 0 0 Try as we might, we didn't make it to San Francisco's annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival this past weekend. Thankfully, though, we're able to enjoy cocoa victuals vicariously through tsharp25, who shared her visit in the Savory Sights group in our community. On Saturday, my mom and I checked out the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival for the first time. We scored on the tickets, $5 each instead of $20, so that made up for the fact that it didn't quite meet our expectations. Overall, the treats were tasty, but the crowds were out of control. So we had to plan accordingly, grabbing sweets at the booths with no lines to then enjoy while waiting in the massive lines or dividing and conquering. From chocolate stout to chocolate-stuffed marshmallows, see my roundup of what we sipped and nibbled. If you went, what did you think? Have you checked out a food event? Share the photos with us in the YumSugar Community. What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The spiced almond caramel corn from C.C. Made had quite the kick to it! I didn't expect it to be so spicy, but the sweet caramel packed with a little heat was a welcome surprise. 1 / 7 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ghirardelli's mini sundaes were a bit of a disappointment. After waiting in a ridiculously long line I expected more than melted ice cream with cold "hot" fudge and liquefied whipped cream. 2 / 7 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 One of my faves, GÜDFÜD's chocolate-filled marshmallows were tiny but yummy. 3 / 7 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 After waiting in another doozy of a line for what we thought was ice cream, we ended up in Ghirardelli's chocolate tent, which was full of the brand's chocolate squares and this drinking chocolate. This thick, super-rich version of Italy's cioccolata calda was pretty good, but not as good as the real deal. 4 / 7 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Checking out McCormick & Kuleto's volunteer prepping the flourless chocolate truffle cakes. 6 / 7 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Our first taste was Young's Double Chocolate Stout, and it was delicious! Chocolatey without being overly sweet, it paired nicely with some of the other desserts. 6 / 7 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 These were simply delightful! My favorite treat of the day, especially washed down with the chocolate stout! 7 / 7 0 7 5 0 0 Read More 2010 Ghirardelli Chocolate FestivalGhirardelli Chocolate FestivalSlideshowEventsCommunitySavory SightsChocolateSan Francisco savory sights Savory Sight: Fresh Herb Falafel 3 weeks ago Savory Sight: Miso-Glazed Grilled Zucchini 7/11 Savory Sight: Asian Cabbage Slaw With Basil and Ginger 6/27 Savory Sight: Simple Pasta With Summer Squash and Spinach 6/25 Savory Sight: Canapés With Parmesan, Radish, and Asparagus Custard 6/17 Savory Sight: Asian Sesame Guacamole 6/09 Get a Personalized Living Newsletter! Help us customize your newsletter by selecting your interests (optional): Home Love & Sex Tech Food Link Love The reopened Crumbs Bake Shop might also serve Dippin' Dots — Grub Street A mess-free way to cut corn kernels off the cob — America's Test Kitchen Feed Short Stack magazines put recipes at the fore — The New York Times 10 other things you can grill on a panini press, sandwiches not included — HuffPost Taste The most anticipated food and drink events of Fall 2014 — Eater Source: Instagram users mumadeline and mental_bonfire


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Avocado Taco Dip Recipe
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
- 4 medium ripe avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- Tortilla chips
- Spread beans in a shallow 2-1/2-qt. dish. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning; spread over beans. Sprinkle with chilies.
- In a large bowl, mash avocados with the lime juice, salt and garlic powder. Spread over the chilies. Sprinkle with the cheese, onions, tomato and olives. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 12-14 servings.
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Love this!!! Made this for a casual movie night dinner for the family and they loved it. I added a pound of ground turkey on top of the bean layer and used plain non-fat greek yogurt in place of the sour cream. Can't wait to make this again!!!
LOVE THIS! I have made it about 20 times now! I'm in love
I made this for our dip contest at work, and it was a big hit! I won first place and the coveted Golden Spoon award! my son said it was the 'bomb'... for the taco seasoning i used the hot and spicy.. gave it just the right amount of kick! have made it a couple more times since, and will make again!
I took the advice and used a Spicy Taco seasoning instead of the regular and it made a huge difference in the punch of flavor.
Every time I make this to take somewhere, everyone raves about it!
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Speculation about Brandon Lyons' replacement as Houston's closer didn't last long. From Astros Senior Director of Social Media Alyson Footer:
"We're going to give the ninth inning to Melancon and go from there." Mills.
Well, at least the manager is keeping his options open.
Seriously, isn't this how Brad Mills got into trouble in the first place? Just handing the most important job in the bullpen to a single pitcher who maybe could use a little help from time to time? Is managing really so difficult that you have to designate your ninth-inning guy less than 24 hours after firing the last one?
Anyway, Mark Melancon is 26 and has saved exactly zero games as a major leaguer while pitching 53 innings, which isn't to suggest he can't do the job. And considering how poorly most of the Astros' other relievers have performed this season, Melancon looks like the only real candidate.