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Q. "Recently my 9-year-old son has started doing whatever his friends tell him to do. For example, his 8-year-old cousin persuaded him to ride his bike over to her house, about two and a half miles away. They had to cross a main street and everything. Then the other day my neighbor discovered my son and one of his friends climbing through her bathroom window. They were apparently breaking into her house. When I confronted my son, he told me his friend had suggested climbing through the window, and he was just trying to help him out. My son's inability to stand up to peer pressure is obviously becoming a problem. What can I do to prevent this behavior? If he continues down this path, he will surely be out of hand by the time he's 18."
A. First, let's clear up the notion of peer pressure. Once kids reach elementary school, they develop a strong desire to connect with similar-aged playmates and companions. Family members continue to keep an important place in their minds and hearts, but children find themselves drawn toward their peers more than ever before.
Often parents think that peer pressure involves a group of kids who lure their child into inappropriate behavior. That description is only partly true; peer pressure is a broader concept. Inside every child is a strong desire to belong to a larger group. So kids look around to see which group appeals to them and which group they'll most likely fit into.
For some reason your son seems drawn toward negative peer influences rather than positive ones. So your first job is to help him find his place among kids who will engage in purposeful activities rather than dangerous, destructive, or damaging ones.
Second, realize that during middle childhood, kids seek adventure as a sort of test of themselves in the real world. Your son's unfortunate episodes -- the bike ride and the break-in -- represent unsafe and unsavory adventures.
When kids have the opportunity to embark on simple adventures -- like riding their bike to the nearby store or building a fort in the woods without adult supervision -- they feel competent and independent. They are learning the skills they need to succeed away from Mom and Dad.
Parents today are nervous about allowing such adventures, mainly because the world has become more unsafe and complex. So your challenge is to assist him in having safe adventures. Doing so will fill his current need to competently explore and maneuver around your community, beyond the confines of your home and street.
For example, if your son asks to go to a nearby park, see if you can find a way for him to go. Make sure he travels with two buddies and that he is away for no more than an hour. Have him take your cell phone and his watch, and show him a place near the park where he can go for help if needed, like a library, community center, fire station, or a family's home.
These activities are essential to your child's development, and you can set him up to succeed by setting clear parameters for his adventures. Limiting the time he is away from home, ensuring he is in the company of responsible kids, and giving him a backup plan in case something goes wrong are all things you can do to ensure his well-being.
You can also help your son develop the skills he needs to stand up to peer pressure. Have an open and frank discussion with your son about the dangers he could encounter when he's without adult supervision. Remind him that he can say no, and that deciding to go against the group could often be essential to his safety and health. Depending on your son's maturity level and that of his friends, it might be time to discuss things like smoking, drinking, and drugs. After all, these vices are the next step down the peer pressure path. You can give your son the tools he needs to make smart decisions despite peer pressure.
Finally, help your son find friends and adventure that will take him in a positive peer direction. Scouts, religious youth groups, community centers, and camps are a great resource for this. You might also look into your local Boys and Girls Club. This organization provides for the same needs of middle childhood -- adventure and peers -- in a safe and supervised setting.


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Santa Rosa doesn't want to play. That's what the city said Friday about the Amgen Tour of California bike race in 2014.
Excuse me if I seem slow-witted or uneducated about the thrill of world-class bike riders gallantly roaring through the downtown streets, or having a million newspaper articles all over the world with the dateline Santa Rosa, or the fact that the race generated $20 million for Santa Rosa businesses the past eight years. Santa Rosa decided not to host a stage of the race in 2014. Santa Rosa doesn't want to play.
I'm a mere sports writer and I think in simple terms: Does this person (city, entity, etc.) want to play or does this person (city, entity, etc.) not want to play?
If Brandon Crawford, the shortstop for the San Francisco Giants, refuses to leave the dugout for a game, insists on sitting on the pine bench as he says, "I don't feel like playing for a while," the Giants will bypass him and find another shortstop who does feel like playing. That's how sports work.
Bicycle riding is a sport. Santa Rosa doesn't want to play. Santa Rosa could end up on the bench.
I read the articles in The Press Democrat about Santa Rosa announcing its decision to drop out of the race next year. I read the phrase "donor fatigue," a new one on me. I guess that means people are tired of giving money to support the tour, although Santa Rosa gave money for the race seven of the previous eight years. In 2011, the race didn't stop in Santa Rosa (not the city's choice).
I also read there's "potential for greater success after a hiatus." "Hiatus" is a fancy word. How does this hiatus thing lead to greater success? When was dropping out ever a formula "for greater success?"
This sounds like spin to me. But what do I know? I'm a mere sports writer.
I don't compare to Santa Rosa's favorite bike rider, Levi Leipheimer, when it comes to explaining Santa Rosa's curious decision. Leipheimer, who used to be a world famous rider, cast enormous light on the situation when he said, "Considering all we've accomplished here, particularly in the past two years, it just seems time to watch from the sidelines. It will be a good vantage point to see how the race develops in 2014."

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Wailea, HI 96753
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Dining Style:
Fine Dining
(808) 879-2224
Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Italian, French
Executive Chef:
Brian Etheredge
Dress Code:
Business Casual
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Additional Details:
Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access
Private Party Facilities:
We can accommodate large parties on the open air lanai as well as in our garden dining area. Upstairs we offer facilities for up to 90 people, and the garden area for up to 42 people. We have on site wedding ceremony space available as well. Personal Chef tables are available for a party up to 20. Il Teatro our private chef tables are Maui's newest interactive fine dining experience. As you enter the intimate, private dining room, you will be welcomed with a the Italian tradition of a sparkling wine toast to start your evening's experience. From there your personal chef will take you on a culinary journey as each course is prepared tableside. You will be delighted with fresh Italian ingredients using new world cooking techniques, while every course is expertly paired with fine Italian wines. The chef begins with taking your reservations personally to create a menu just for your occasion. Please call for more details.
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Live Jazz and Blues every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Come watch the dancing fingers of Mark Johnstone, an extremely talented jazz musician whom began playing at the age of five. Accompanied by John Zangrando on the saxophone Friday Night, you will feel the sounds in your soul. Saturday he teams up with Marcus Johnson on his upright bass sending the sensational beats drumming through your feet. Sunday nights hear soulful R&B tunes of Kelly Covington and Brian Cuomo. Their songs will bring you back to the memories of the past while you make new ones in the present.
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Valentines Day Menu
$100 per person
"Preset menu is available only , with vegetarian menu upon request."
Amuse Bouche
Kushi Oysters and Caviar
Prosecco Sparkling Wine Toast
1st Course
Truffle Risotto
Oyster Mushrooms, Reggiano Parmesan, Three Truffles
2nd Course
Kula Mixed Green Salad
Hunbolt Fog Goat Cheese, Raspberry Balsamic Gastrique
3rd Course
Pumpkin Gnocchi
Parmesan Alfredo, Lavender Brown Butter
White Peach Sorbet Bellini
4th Course
Choice of:
Petite Filet
Gorgonzola, Tuscan Potatoes, Onion Jus
Hawaiian Snapper
Sun-dried Tomatoes, Herb Salad, Coriander Vinaigrette
Add Whole Kona Maine Lobster $75
5th Course
Pâté a Choux
White Chocolate Mousse, Hazelnut Caramel
Getting there
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Kalai Waa
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We have complimentary valet available or self parking if preferred.
A word from Capische
Where Northern Italy meets Southern France At the Top of Wailea. Tucked away on a steep hill is South Maui's best kept secret. A stone entryway leads you past the piano lounge and martini bar into two unique dining room settings. First the open lanai revealing 180 degree views of the surrounding
ocean. Down below are tables set amongst pristine Japanese Gardens. Owner and Award Winning Chef Brian Etheredge passionately embraces traditional Italian ingredients and recipes with concern for detail. Our wine list consists of globally sourced wines of exceptional quality and is highlighted by our much sought after Italian selections. Start your evening with a fine cocktail while listening to the smooth sounds of our live jazz and blues in our lounge Friday, Saturday and Sundays. We love what we do, and you will see our intense appreciation for fine food, wine and service throughout your exquisite dining experience.
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Diner Reviews
We've been to Capische several
times and we're usually very satisfied with our dining experience. This time, all was great except the food. I don't know if they have had a change of chef, but the quality of food was not up to previous dinners. The lamb shank was very fatty and the carbonara was overwhelmed with onion. The setting was great, as always and the service was very good. We will try again in case it was an off day."
Dined on 8/26/2014
Used WAZE to find this restaurant
and got totally lost BUT once we got there what an experience. We were guided down through a stone path to our own, I repeat own personal spot in a garden. All reviews suggest that you come to view sunset but we prefer late night dining. Our entire waitstaff could have been transported from a Chateau in France. Never too much but just the right amount. An amazing wine list, possibly the best in all of the Hawaiian Islands. This is from Wine Educators who taught wine programs in NYC. for over thirty years. Some amazing deals. The food was pure French. Awesome stocks that mary great Burgundies. Enough said. Go there. BE HUNGRY! Be romantic."
Dined on 8/25/2014
Very professional. Although
located in what we have found to be a 'kick back' state as is HI, this place is very proper. separate server for food, bread and service. Everyone very nice and accommodating. Food excellent as well. View....none better. Higher on a hill, you see the entire ocean. Also, apparently this place is a hotel as well and have high ceilings and water falls. Definitely worth a visit for regular dining or special event."
Dined on 8/23/2014
Capische was recommended by a work
colleague who could not believe that we had not tried it. She was right. It was a great spot and dinner. The views from the landing were terrific, but I would like to try the garden section next time--seemed quite romantic and intimate. The service was excellent, the menu was creative and the dishes were very interesting. All in all, it was a great evening."
Dined on 8/21/2014
Capische? is an upscale restaurant
in the beautiful Hotel Wailea. It boasts a world class view and an imaginative menu, and we were anxiously anticipating our experience there. Unfortunately, the service, while friendly, was abysmally slow. We ordered cocktails when we were seated and waited nearly 20 minutes for them to arrive. We had to send the bus boy off twice on reconnaissance, and they arrived with our first course. The bread arrived with the entree, and while not a deal breaker, it did nothing to redeem the service impression. To be fair, the food was superb - we opted for the three course menu and thoroughly enjoyed each. (The Local Black Kale was particularly good.) However, we expected a far better experience overall."
Dined on 8/18/2014
Wailea Hotel setting with stunning
views. Been there twice this month. Exceptional warm Cesar salad with white anchovies. Unfortunately, Bolognaise not as good as I expected! My guests also enjoyed their meals but with some reservation. A huge disappointment was the lack of Tiramisu. IMHO, a serious flaw for an upmarket authentic Italian eatery like this! When I mentioned this to the server, he simply ignored me. One would expect he or the manager to come and say, "Chef will be delighted to make this for your party next time with 24 hours notice." Another pet peeve is not bringing me my bill ASAP when everyone has finished their meal. I want to pay so that I have the option of staying or leaving! We go to Ferraro's now - just perfect! 3.5**"
Dined on 8/18/2014
My husband I ate at Capische on a
lovely Sunday evening. We had the prix fixe menu with wine. Every course was presented beautifully and our waiter matched all the wines perfectly. I would highly recommend this restaurant to all who are in this lovely part of the world. Mahalo"
Dined on 8/17/2014
We loved our experience at
Capische. The service was impeccable, food outstanding, view was unbelievable. We will definitely return on our next visit to Maui."
Dined on 8/15/2014
We had a lovely evening at
Capische. The tables on the first level are separated by lovely plants and greens, creating a perfect setting for a quiet and romantic ambiance. The food was delicious and would recommend trying the Truffle Risotto. Amazing!"
Dined on 7/31/2014
The food and service alone would
have been enough. However , the view of the sunset into the Maui pacific was not match during or entire stay on that island."
Dined on 7/30/2014
Excellent experience at Capische.
One of the best restaurants we ate at on the whole island. Service was impeccable, food was fantastic. Sitting on the lanai offers an incredible view of the ocean and sunsets. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 7/27/2014
Unfortunately we went for the view
AND the food - the view and Ambiance can't be beat, the Wine list was decent, but the menu was limited and the food just average. We went to a different restaurant every night for 10 days - this is the only one I would not repeat - just average , with above average pricing."
Dined on 7/19/2014
Our dinner at Capische was
wonderful! We were celebrating 2 wedding anniversaries, and the restaurant did not disappoint. The service was amazing the food was perfect! The chef came out twice to check on our meal. The wine pairings were right on. Overall a great experience!"
Dined on 7/18/2014
it may have been our best dinner
on maui. we were seated in the garden which may be thought to take away from the view but we were pleasantly surprised by the perfect atmosphere, service and food. the food has always been good."
Dined on 7/16/2014
Capische serves up excellent food,
good wine, and a gorgeous view. I was surprised at how few people were also dining while we were there. It is certainly a hidden gem if it is always this quiet!"
Dined on 7/15/2014
We had a beautiful dinner here one
night on our honeymoon. I am a vegetarian and my wife a pescetarian and we both ate very very well. Highly recommend going with at least the 3 course tasting menu. The folks at Capische really made our dinner quite special. Very easy to talk to on the phone ahead of time and great customer service at the table. Will be back."
Dined on 7/12/2014
I've eaten here a few times in the
last 4 years and have always been blown away by the food, the amazing sunsets and the service. We had a nice 2 top on the balcony with a great sunset view, but were seated next to a large family (kids, parents, grandparents) 15-ish, killed the ambience. I ordered the Bolognese and was pleased, but my boyfriend ordered a steak that was big island cattle raised...... tasteless. The steak was $60 which leads me to my final note of disappointment. I'm not sure when the price point of the restaurant was raised to ridiculous, but I'm embarrassed that I have been pushing this restaurant so hard to my friends. Even the fish special of the evening was $55. Really???? It's an ISLAND surrounded by fish."
Dined on 7/9/2014
Romantic outdoor seating with a
beautiful view of the ocean. Servers were professional and knowledgeable. Food was authentic Italian that was refined, delicate and unique. My husband had ahi with vanilla bean flavor-unique and delicious. Vegetables grown in their own garden were very good. We hadn't been to Capische in a few years, but will definitely start going back. Highly recommend Capische for a scenic and romantic fine dining experience."
Dined on 7/6/2014
We arrived early for our
reservation so we could see the sunset...which turned out to be amazing...even the staff were taking pictures! Chad, the bartender was great...actually knew what a craft cocktail was and was happy to get creative and make anything we wanted. Our waiter was nice, friendly and patient. The sommelier made a great recommendation. The deck had a beautiful view and was a beautiful setting for dinner with my husband. All dishes were fresh and delicious! Only downfall...we were too full for dessert. Lastly, the hotel valet kindly drove us home since we finished late and our hotel shuttle wasn't available anymore."
Dined on 7/4/2014
Great food, service and
atmosphere. Would definitely return."
Dined on 7/4/2014
Excellent service from a very
knowledgable waiter. The view is just amazing. I would recommend going for an earlish dinner to see the sunset...stunning! The 3-course pre-fix tasting menu is a great deal with well portioned plates. Food recommendations: For an appetizer, the quail is really good but a lot. Don't get the beef carpaccio (you've had better elsewhere). The best primi is the bolognase and the porcini crusted ahi as an entre."
Dined on 7/3/2014
My husband and I ate here on our
wedding night five years ago. We just dined there again and it was better than either of us remembered. Primis, pastas, fish and steak are all very good. Service was also the best we had on Maui. We actually dined here twice this trip - once seated with an excellent view of the sunset and another night just at the bar - great cocktails. Try the tasting menu with wine pairings. I'm glad we gave Capische? another try."
Dined on 7/1/2014
Our main concern with the food
was, there was a fly in the Caesar salad. It was in between the leaves, which seemed to indicate the lettuce wasn't well washed."
Dined on 6/28/2014
We were visiting Hawaii with
friends and decided to come here for an adult dinner. We decided to all have the $75 3 course meal which I think was definitely the way to go. It didn't include dessert. The mushroom risotto was so yummy! I even tried my husbands quail which was outstanding. For dessert you should definitely get the creme brûlée. We tried the donuts first but they were not good at all. Our friends had the creme brûlée and the waiter was more than willing to switch to a different dessert. The view was beautiful! Will definitely go back when we return to Hawaii. Bathrooms good be updated."
Dined on 6/26/2014
A quiet place up the street from
the top hotels in Wailea (Four Seasons, Grand Wailea, Fairmont, etc.) ... Capische offers a stunning view and small intimate dining area. The food was amazing, the service was great, and the ambience was perfect for a killer sunset and a get away from the resort dining experiences. Highly recommend it."
Dined on 6/9/2014
Food was more about presentation
than substance. Found the waitress less than friendly and at times inpatient. Really put a damper on the experience."
Dined on 6/8/2014
Setting was fantastic. Had the 3
course tasting. Food was mixed. Carpaccio lacked some flavor and there was too much acid in the sauce. It was also a bit tough. Pasta was pretty good but you don't go to Hawaii for pasta. Ahi Tuna was very good. Wine list was limited and overpriced relative to other spots on the island. Service was the real killer. Started off strong but noticed they kept switching waiters on us. As the night progressed and the restaurant emptied out it turned disastrous. We sat about 20 min between courses and at one point I didn't see one person even working. I finally had get up and find someone just to make sure they had forgotten about us before they closed. Skipped desert as we were exhausted at that point."
Dined on 6/6/2014
1st time to Capische and will
definitely be back again! The service & atmosphere were great. "
Dined on 5/30/2014
Food was good, not great. Service
the same. Lost some sparkle. We had the prix --terrible dry strawberry cake. Not the best meal"
Dined on 5/25/2014
Staff was knowledgeable and
attentive. Many gluten free options. "
Dined on 5/22/2014
Capische is a must on our list for
our annual trip to Maui. It is so elegant and romantic with service that makes each patron feel special. This visit when we requested a seat with the outside view we were readily accommodated. All the staff displays a can do attitude no matter the request. The salads were full of fresh crisp greens with just the right amount of dressing to flavor but not overpower. The special fish of the evening was cooked to perfection again with subtle flavors that enhanced the dish. The gnocchi was el dente and very flavorful with the creamy butter sauce adding a hint of sweet and savory."
Dined on 5/22/2014
The experience was an exceptional
time. Good drinks, great food, and an amazing sunset on the Lanai. We chose the prix fixe menu which allowed us to share several of the plates, every appetizer and one entree was delicious with the only exception being that my wife ordered the special (catch of the day) and it was over cooked and dry. Would definitely go back on my next vacation to Maui!"
Dined on 5/19/2014
For the price you pay here service
should be commensurate. Way too much time between meals. We ordered the prix fix first and second were good third just Ok not worth it."
Dined on 5/16/2014
We were out for our anniversary.
It was a bit windy so they considerately seated us inside in the bar area. Dinner was excellent after some discussion about our preference to have our fish cooked so that it is still moist on the inside. The chef nicely chose another fish and recooked the meal to be as we preferred. We appreciated that very much!"
Dined on 5/13/2014
Husband and I booked table a month
in advance to celebrate our anniversary and made note of the occasion in our reservation. We we greeted by hostess who a knowledged our celebration, as did servers during the evening. Arrived a half hour early to view sunset from the bar, where we had happy hour cocktails ($10 ea) and cheese plate. At 7pm we were seated at nice table on balcony with an outstanding view of water and west Maui. Dinner items were very good and we had a bottle of wine recommended by our waiter that was excellent. I was disappointed that they didn't offer a free dessert or anything else for our special occasion, given that our tab was $340. Have had better, less expensive meals on Maui (Lahaina Grill) paying for the view. "
Dined on 5/12/2014
Get prepared for an amazing view..
The Bar at sunset is out of this world. Great Mixologist - Knowledgeable and Friendly. The Dinner was very expensive for the quality we received... We were very disappointed. The Fresh Veggie bruscheta was too sweet (tasted like strawberry jam) both our main fish dishes were overcooked ONO and Ahi (porcini encrusted). The veggies were so salted I could't eat them. The most expensive meal we had in Maui and the worst.. we don't mind paying $$$ for good food- Too bad because it came highly recommend. "
Dined on 5/11/2014
So my husband and I read that this
is the most romantic restaurant on the island. It's a nice location, but the view isn't anything special. The food was AMAZING!! We did the 3course meal. The beef carpaccio, caprese salad, mushroom risotto, ahi tuna, and the catch of the day were all delicious. It was all prepared just right. My biggest downfall was the service. Our waiter was very kind. He told us he would bring some bread... We had to wait 30mins and ask for bread. I asked for like three time for pelligrino, I still have yet to recurve it. Dinner took look long. We were there for nearly three hours. They weren't busy so I didn't understand what took so long. I'd come back for the food, just not the service. Maybe take out?"
Dined on 5/10/2014
We stayed in Hawaii for 8 nights
and this was our best dinner. The food was absolutely amazing and we didn't leave a morsel at any course. The Veal chop was out of this world. The wine list was very extensive (but expensive). We opted for the pre-fix option ($75) for app, pasta and entree. The only negative I could say was the app and pasta portions were very small making me wonder if that was because of the pre-fix? Either way I would definently go back again and again. "
Dined on 5/9/2014
The view from the Lanai was
amazing. Food and service were good. Great wine list however way over priced compared with other local restaurants in Wailea. "
Dined on 5/9/2014
Over priced $55 for cioppino, half
an overcooked lobster a few clams and few shrimp. Quail apertizer was delicious. Pumpkin gnocchi was too sweet You are paying dearly for the view. $200 for two "
Dined on 5/8/2014
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In addition to his work with Americas Best Quarterback, Carlson is a regular host on Bright House Sports Network, which is PewterReport.com's television partner.
A lot can go into improving a quarterback's accuracy. Look at Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. He has four different coaches working with him f helping him become a better passer or thrower.
Tebow has terrible balance issues, which is one of the things Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman has to work on in order to improve his accuracy, which was 54.5 percent in his rookie year and 59 percent in three seasons at Kansas State. The good news is Freeman's balance issues aren't nearly as bad as Tebow's. They are worlds apart - Freeman is so much better than Tebow right now.
The only real way to improve Freeman's accuracy issues is to improve his balance. I don't know if Bucs offensive coordinator Greg Olson or new quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt know how to work on those balance issues or not because it takes a lot of time to study the throwing motion, ranging from where the elbow starts from all the way down to the hips and the knees. It's kind of like a golf swing. If a golfer releases his hips too early and gets out in front of the ball he or she is not going to hit the ball with anywhere near the power he or she would have had they stayed behind it and had the knee still bent.
I have doubts as to whether Tebow will ever get his balance issues corrected because they're so bad right now. He's willing to work on anything, but it doesn't seem like his coaches are working on that with him, and it's so important. Although it's not nearly as bad, Freeman has similar balance issues. Like Tebow, Freeman has to learn to bend his left knee before he throws the ball so he can be smooth as opposed to throwing completely off balance with a stiff knee.
Last year before a preseason game the television cameras showed Freeman warming up and the commentators said, "I've never seen a quarterback work that hard to throw that many balls before the game." But what we were seeing was terrible. Freeman's warm-up throws were so off balance, so if he's practicing that as his technique why would anybody expect anything different in a game when guys are rushing him and in his face?
There are two issues I see with Freeman, but one is minor compared to the other. If I were his quarterback coach I'd ask him to grip the ball down another notch lower; at least one thread lower. His hand is too big for where he holds it. He holds it too close to the back end of the ball. He's got a big hand, so if he moved his hand down another notch he'd be able to direct the point of the ball better. But as I wrote, that's minor compared to Freeman's stiff knee as he's releasing the ball. It's a very common mistake, but it's not that far off from being able to correct it, which is why I'm so excited about him. If his coaches know how to fix it and work with him on it, Freeman could have that issue corrected as early as this year. But it's important to remember that balance issues have nothing to do with decision-making - that's something the coaches and Freeman need to be working on in the film room and on the field together since the former first-round pick obviously made some bad decisions last year.
How difficult is it to teach an old dog new tricks, meaning trying to tweak, or in some cases, completely revamp the way a quarterback throws the football? The fact of the matter is it doesn't happen very often. Not many coaches try to coach mechanics. Most coaches just say, "You got yourself here throwing that way. I'm not an expert enough at throwing to tell you to do it differently." If you go through the 32 offensive coordinators and quarterback coaches there are only a handful of former quarterbacks. Mike Holmgren comes to mind, and Jim Fassel and Jon Gruden aren't in the NFL anymore. The point is most of the coaches try to coach the quarterbacks X's and O's, not mechanics.
Tebow is a great example of this. He's working with four different coaches, and he hasn't been given the keys to understand where his balance is going wrong. They're each teaching him something they learned along the way, but it doesn't seem like anybody is fixing the foundation or root problem, so what you're seeing there is Tebow is throwing with his feet crossed, which is kind of like a bowler's stance where he leans out to the side while he throws a heavy ball, so the back foot kicks out. He's so far off balance when he swings his left arm around to throw that his left leg goes back behind his right leg. That should never happen for any quarterback.
Freeman's issues are much more minor, but they are similar in some ways. When Freeman pulls hard away with his head he pulls away to the left because he's right handed. When he pulls his head outside of his left leg and stiffens his left leg he's going to throw more side armed and extended, so he has to do other things with his body to avoid falling down while throwing. He's not extending his arm out to the target to throw accurately; he breaks his wrist and elbow when it should be extended out to overcome being off balance.
The reason why you see quarterbacks complete 60 or 70 percent of their throws at the college level and then see that completion percentage sometimes plummet to below 50 percent is because the quarterback, and even most of the players on that signal caller's team, are better than the competition. There's no better example of that than Tebow at Florida. In a college system the quarterback isn't reading a defense the same way he has to do at the NFL level. Tim Couch was Cleveland's top first round-pick several years ago, and he was a system guy at Kentucky. He threw a bunch of swing and hitch passes that help inflate his completion percentage to around 70 percent at the college level. In the NFL, Couch completed 59 percent of his passes and obviously wasn't as successful.
The other reason is because you have all-star corners on almost every team, which makes those throwing windows a lot smaller. You're having to read defenses differently as a drop back passer as well. There just aren't a lot of guys that have learned how to throw accurately while dropping back and reading defenses. That's why you see such a drop off and such a high failure rate for college quarterbacks at the NFL level.
The reads are a big part of the quarterback position in the NFL. "Okay, my number one receiver is covered. Now what do I do? Now I go to number two. How quickly do I transition from number one to number two? When number two is covered how quickly do I transition to number three, and do I even know who my number three guy is? And by that time am I being hit or am I able to get rid of the ball?" These are the things a quarterback has to know like the back of his hand while he's dropping back to throw and trying to throw with the proper technique.
I always go back to Tampa Bay's Super Bowl year when Jon Gruden wanted Rob Johnson to be the quarterback over Brad Johnson. Rob Johnson was more athletic, so he seemed more appealing to Gruden, but Brad Johnson had a great command for the offense and progressions. Brad Johnson was a great game manager, which made him a better quarterback. There were so many times that year when Brad Johnson got in trouble due to pressure, but always knew where his number three option was and got the ball out before he was sacked. Less experienced quarterbacks or quarterbacks that aren't as good will get sacked in that situation or take off and run. Because he was such a great athlete, Michael Vick would look for his number one read, and when he wasn't there Vick would take off running. Where you see the maturation process is in a guy like Donovan McNabb, who entered the league as a great athlete, but learned to run after looking for number one, two and three.
The reason Brad Johnson became a Super Bowl-winning quarterback was because he knew, "One, two, three, throw it away." He was consistent in that regard. A lot of young guys never get there. A lot of quarterbacks never get there, period.
Freeman is unlike a lot of the quarterbacks we see entering the NFL and being selected high in drafts these days. A lot of these guys have completed 60-something or 70-something percent of their passes in college, and then we see a drop off in the NFL. Freeman actually completed 59 percent of his passes at K-State, and he was in the 50-percent rage as a rookie in the NFL. Don't read too much into this. When I came into the league in 1989 50-55 percent completion percentage wasn't too horrific. It all depends on what type of offense you played in at the college level. In some of the offenses that existed 10 or 20 years ago there was no such thing as a shovel pass. I never threw a shovel pass in my entire career. Kurt Warner threw a lot of them during his. The shovel, swing and screen passes have increased completion percentages for quarterbacks. It's not always deceiving, but percentage can be deceiving. What kind of passes was Freeman asked to throw in college? Bottom line is Freeman can improve his accuracy issues if he fixes his balance issues and improves his decision making.
By Jeff Carlson as told to PewterReport.com editor-in-chief Jim Flynn.


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Fit Tuesday: La La Dishes On Her Current Work Out Plan, Eating Habits & 60 Days Of Fitness
Fit Mondays has obviously turned into Fit Tuesdays this week. (Forgive us)
In an effort to keep the fit motivation and momentum going, we caught up with Lala recently who is in the middle of a "60 Days of Fitness" challenge with celebs like The Game and Soulja Boy. Although there are a lot of people who use their busy schedules as an excuse to skip the gym, La La says, "You have to make time for the things you want."
She's currently juggling a work out schedule while filming and promoting various projects such as the release of a new movie titled "Baggage Claim" in September, filming "Think Like A Man 2″ in May, and she has a new book coming out in January 2014. Not to mention she's busy being the wife of NBA player Carmelo Anthony, and mother of 6-year-old Kiyan.
In our brief chat with La La, she was kind enough to share with us her daily work out regimen as well as her current nutrition plan. She also talked about feeling good about her body, her guilty pleasures and her upcoming projects.
How's 60 days of fitness going?
Great!! I got introduced to 60 days of fitness by Game, both him and his cousin created it. I've started and I haven't stopped yet and today is day 50.
What did you do for today's work out?
I box. When I am in New York, I usually go to Trinity Boxing Gym. I work out there with the owner Martin and Hollywood Hino and then when I'm in LA, I do Runyon Canyon and the Trinity Boxing gym there as well. So I kind of combine '60 days of Fitness' with boxing.
You look amazing in the bikini photos you posted.
Thanks! So far, I have lost between 12 to 15 pounds. I had to change my eating as well. In the '60 days of Fitness' program, there is a guy named Cane Lou on Instagram. He really taught us how to eat better and quick meals that you can do yourself at home. So he retrained me on eating. I'm good at just trying to stick to eating the same thing everyday. I do like oatmeal and yogurt in the morning or pumpkin black beat cereal with almond milk and a banana. For lunch, Cane taught us how to make these wraps using a special kind of bread called Lavash bread, like wheat lavash bread. So instead of lining it with mayonnaise, we will line it with hummus, so that you still have some flavor. Then you put some salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados in there. Then you can put some turkey meat or like a sliced chicken breast in there. So we have these wraps for lunch, and for dinner we will have a salad or piece of fish with quinoa.
What's your guilty pleasure?
Chocolate! I am obsessed with chocolate! It's a guilty pleasure, no matter what, and if I have to have it now, I'll get a piece of dark chocolate, or I'll throw maybe two or three M&M's in my trail mix sometimes, just to have a little bit of taste but still not go overboard. That definitely is my guilty pleasure, and I knew I had to cut down on it if I was going to see any results.
Do you have a cheat day? Or do you eat clean all week?
Ummm, yeah I have a cheat day here and there, because I think when you don't, you'll just go crazy. You will binge. I don't look at it as a cheat day, I look at it as a cheat meal.
We will be seeing you getting in the ring anytime soon professionally?
With my trainer now, we spar. I have been boxing for years and I'm actually pretty good. I just don't want to do anything too over the top, because of my job. I have been hit in the face before. I don't want to be looking crazy, and be on TV. So I'm careful with that, but yeah we spar, and put on the head gear. As far as a workout, I really enjoy it.
I know you're so busy, with work, doing your show, being a mom and a wife, how do you find the time to workout?
It's like anything else you make time for what's important to you, which sometimes means waking up really early and getting to the gym, or going later in the day but I find the time. It's an hour, hour and a half out of your day. If it's something you are really working for, you got to find the time! Even if its getting up early before anyone else does, and kind of getting it out of the way before the day even starts.
Do you workout with your husband at all?
No! never, never, never have. His work out is way more intense, and so different than what I do. Sometimes we go boxing and we have been there together, but we don't workout together. He has a different kind of workout! He's an NBA player, he's an Olympic gold medalist, his workout is very different.
Is there any celebrity that you admire their body?
I love Halle Berry, she can never get it wrong. Her body is always amazing and she eats right. Ciara, one of my best friends, I love her body. Kelly Rowland, Cassie, they all have amazing bodies.
What body part do you enjoy training the least?
The legs! I hate it, because I'm trying to get them stronger with lunges and squats. It always really difficult for me. Like with arms, they are hard but I can do it, but with legs, the next day they are super sore.
Do you count calories, or have you ever tried Weigh Watchers or any weight loss products?
I am more conscious about it, but I have never counted calories and I have never been on Weight Watchers or anything like that.
What are your overall fitness goals?
I just want to tone and feel good about myself. You know when you feel good about yourself, it's not a specific weight or a number on the scale. I want to feel good when I put clothes on. I do a lot of fittings and wear lots of clothes for what I do so, I want to feel really good about how I look in clothes. So for me, it's more of a feeling I want to have, and I'll know it when I get there.
What do you have coming up, as far as your career?
I am about to start filming 'Think Like A Man 2′, which I'm excited about! We begin filming at the end of May. Also 'Baggage Claim'. I'm in the movie with Paula Patton and Derek Lough that comes out in September, so I'm excited about that. We are going to film another season of my reality show, and I'm working on a book now, so I'm looking forward to that.
What is the book about?
The book is kind of about loving yourself from the inside out. The keys to being happy, happiness starting within you, like how to find that, and different things you can do in everyday life to find happiness and peace within you. To me, it all starts within you, and then everything else kind of radiates from there. The book comes out in January.
To learn more about 60 Days of Fitness, visit 60daysoffitness.com or follow 60daysoffitness or La La on Instagram.
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John R. Lawson of Indianapolis died Monday. He was 67.
Born Sept. 27, 1945, he was a son of the late Albert and Ethel Lawson.
He grew up in Stringtown and worked at the local boys' club there. He retired from CSX Railroad after 42 years.
Mr. Lawson enjoyed having family dinners and golfing with his grandsons.
Survivors include his wife, Margie; a son, Gerald Lawson and wife Heather; a daughter, Donna Vivace and husband Brad; grandsons Bradley and Stephen Vivace; sisters Linda Hall and husband Roy, Becky Gegner, and Ona Murriell and husband Jim; brothers David Lawson and wife Sandy, and Tim Lawson.
Preceding him in death were brothers Bo, Jimmy, Tommy, and Danny Lawson.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Family Funeral Care. Interment will follow at Floral Park Cemetery.
Calling is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.


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The Ball Park at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, home of the Bridgeport Bluefish, is an easy drive from Ridgefield that offers a simple, inexpensive, kid-friendly Summer day trip.
The stadium is built so that many of the seats are in the shade on hot summer days. Tickets are easily purchased on game day right at gate and are only $9. Parking is right across the street for $4.
Located right off Route 95 with easy access from the Merritt Parkway (exit 49S to Route 25), getting to a Bridgeport Bluefish game is a breeze from Ridgefield. When we visited the stadium for Family Fun Day earlier this month, we took Route 33 through Wilton to the Merritt. It took about a half an hour door to door.
Family Fun Day consisted of allowing children on the baseball field before the game to get autographs signed by team members and again after the game to run the bases.
Team mascot Petey the Bluefish also signed autographs, high fived fans and danced around, to children's delight. My two boys, six-year-old Noah and Charlie, 3, were thrilled to meet Petey.
Noah and Charlie also spent time in the "Kids Zone" entertainment area, which includes a bounce house, a pirate ship with slides and a whiffle ball hitting zone. They ate lots of popcorn, Cracker Jacks, cotton candy and ice cream while occasionally watching the game.
After the game, when kids were allowed to run the bases, they were greeted and high fived by Petey the Bluefish. Petey was quite a hit with Noah. Charlie was still a little cautious.
For more family fun during the winter, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League play right next door to the Bluefish at the Arena at Harbor Yard. The Sound Tigers are an affiliate of the New York Islanders.


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Adventure Time with Finn & Jake premiered on Cartoon Network on April 5, 2010. Adventure Time features unlikely heroes Finn and Jake, buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo and encounter its colorful inhabitants. The cities and towns are filled with bizarre characters in need of unique assistance. Jake and Finn's adventures include saving Princess Bubblegum, defeating zombie candy, mocking the "oxy-moronic" Ice King or rocking out with undead music wiz Marceline the Vampire Queen.
Finn is the mighty hero. He's a twelve-year-old human boy and doesn't know why he's compelled to protect good from evil. It's just something he knows he must do. Finn was raised in the wild from infancy and knows nothing of his real parents. Perhaps someday he will learn more about his mysterious past.
Finn's best friend is Jake, the dog. Like a cool older sibling (Jake's 28 in dog years) Finn can always turn to him for advice about confusing stuff, like emotions and girls. Jake also has magical stretching powers!
Princess Bubblegum is continually involved in some area of geeky research, from rocket science to turtle farming. She may live in a castle in the Candy Kingdom but she loves math and science and is always providing Finn and Jake with interesting projects.
Marceline is a wild rocker gal who has lived for centuries and developed a total disregard for social conventions. While her mischievous prankster ways can get on Finn's nerves and be downright scary, he admires her fearlessness and confidence. Marceline has spent a few hundred years practicing horns and stringed instruments, so she and Finn sometimes rock out.
The 1,000-year-old Ice King is armed with a magical crown and a frozen heart. He is a threat to himself and anyone who crosses him. The Ice King wants desperately to successfully woo an unlucky Princess or Ice Lady. The Ice King is a frosty thorn in the side of the citizens of Ooo.
Pendleton Ward, storyboard artist for Cartoon Network's animated series The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, is the creator of Adventure Time with Finn & Jake. Based in Los Angeles, Ward created the pilot for the show with Fred Seibert of Frederator Studios. Ward graduated from the CalArts Character Animation Program.
Fred Seibert is president of Frederator Studios, founded in 1998 to produce original cartoon programming. In addition to Cartoon Network's Adventure Time with Finn & Jake, Seibert is currently executive producer of The Fairly OddParents, Fanboy & Chum Chum, Random! Cartoons and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!.
In 1992, prior to forming Frederator Studios, Seibert served as president of Hanna-Barbera Cartoons where he produced nearly 50 shorts, some of which spun off now-legendary Cartoon Network series such as Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, The Powerpuff Girls and the studio's Oscar®-nominated Courage the Cowardly Dog. At the end of 2005, Frederator Studios launched Channel Frederator, the world's first cartoon podcast, now part of Next New Networks.
Adventure Time is very different from many cartoons on the air currently. Finn and Jake are never seen at home or in school. According to Fred Seibert, "When kids are playing they are not thinking of their parents, home, brothers and sisters. In every way, Finn and Jake are more a reflection of kids at play than how kids live."
In that same press interview, distributed in a press release, Seibert mentioned one of my favorite shows. He says, "That is one of the wonderful things about the show; it doesn't pretend to be real. That was the great thing about Pee Wee's Playhouse; it existed in a world completely outside any reality a kid recognized. And what Pen has done with Adventure Time is create a unique world that no one could imagine, except a kid at play.
Have you noticed any sight gags that are running jokes in every episode? Just like signs in Springfield on The Simpsons, Pendelton Ward has painted in some of his own Easter eggs. "In every episode there's going to be this little waving snail, you can search for it in every episode. There are also secret codes and things written in the background."
When Adventure Time was first premiering, Finn's character was defined in press releases by his hat. To me, it has a Jughead appeal. However, Ward says, "Itss a funny bear hat. I draw those kinds of ears on my own personal little comics I make."
My Two Cents
Parents, beware. Do not let Adventure Time's early timeslot or Cartoon Network locale fool you into thinking it's on par with Johnny Test or Ben 10. Creator Pendelton Ward said in a press release, "The style of humor is probably what attracts different generations. Adventure Time is young at heart, it's silly in a way that kids can be and there's a level of over-the-head adult kind of humor." Adventure Time is preceded with a parental advisory message and is rated TV-PG. Don't get me wrong; it's trippy for 10 year-olds and up, but this is not for the early elementary school kids. Think blood, splatter and zombies. A later timeslot would have benefited the show and parents greatly.
Another reason Adventure Time doesn't appeal to me is that I love a good story, a well-prepared, meaningful story. But Adventure Time lacks a cohesive story. Perhaps this quote from Ward explains why, "I'm storyboarding an episode right now, and in it Finn and Jake can't go outside because there's a storm raining down knives and swords... I drew Finn running and he ran toward a window and hopped out. I'd forgotten about the knife storm so now I'm at this point where I have to put it back in. I'm writing in the dialogue, and Jake is saying 'Finn, what about the knife storm?' and then Finn is saying, 'Oh, I forgot,' because I forgot." Not much thought or planning there, no? But this lack of foresight may be why the show appeals to such a young crowd, a crowd too young to be watching.
Updated December 31, 2013: I have watched many more episodes of Adventure Time since I first wrote this review when the cartoon premiered. AT is more entertaining than I originally thought, even including some introspective episodes that explore themes like unrequited love, growing up and loyalty between friends. However, I still stick to the opinion that the writing is terribly lazy sometimes. I know that the popular trend, right now, is "randomness." Kids eat up anything that happens out of nowhere, whether it's in cartoons or video games. But I still think a writer should rise above "randomness" to produce a well-told story. Adventure Time has had several engrossing over-arching stories, but too many times the ending of multi-episode or stand-alone stories end in an impotent flop.


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The WRHS also owns two restored cabooses, Wabash #2834 and #2824, which reside at the Monticello Railway Museum. We regularly schedule caboose work-sessions in April.
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By Andrew Gans
30 Aug 2013
It's a busy weekend for the long-running, Tony-winning revival: Roz Ryan (Dreamgirls) returns to the role of Mama Morton Sept. 1, and Bianca Marroquin (Mary Poppins) returns to play Roxie Hart beginning Sept. 2.
The cast also features Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly, Paul C. Vogt as Amos Hart and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.
The revival of Chicago began life as one of the three annual Encores! presentations offered by City Center. The musical opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in November 1996 where it remained through February 1997. The musical transferred to the Shubert Theatre on Feb. 11, 1997, and played that house through Jan. 26, 2003. The revival reopened at the Ambassador Theatre, its current home, on Jan. 29, 2003.
The Ambassador Theatre is located at 219 W. 49th Street.
Visit ChicagoTheMusical.com for more information.


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Riga, the capital of Latvia, is situated on the Baltic Sea coast. It's the largest city in the Baltic States. The Historic Centre of Riga has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Riga is the place to be if you like Art Nouveau architecture. The city is known for it and it is considered to be unparalleled anywhere in the world.
Since Latvia was a part of the USSR from 1940 to 1991, the Russian language is still present in this capital city. However, German and English are widely understood at places regularly visited by tourists.
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How To Make Perfectly Robust French Press Coffee
For a long time I just didn't appreciate French press coffee, since mine often turned out bitter and murky. I really preferred my speedy Aeropress, which gives a clean, robust cup of coffee in a very short amount of time. But lately I've been drinking French press and loving it. Turns out that my method had been missing one key element all those years: The right grinder. Here's how I make French press coffee now, and the elements to watch out for if you want the perfect cup.
There aren't many processes in the kitchen that truly depend on one gadget or tool, but good French press coffee is one of them. Good French press is almost totally dependent on a burr grinder. Here's why. A regular blade grinder like this one is perfectly good for grinding coffee beans for a drip machine and other methods, but a French press relies on having very evenly-sized grains of coffee, and they need to be relatively big. Smaller-sized grains will get through the filter, creating a sediment in your cup, and also get over-extracted, making your coffee bitter. It's essential that all the coffee beans are ground to the same consistency and the burr grinder is far superior at making this happen. So, the first step is getting a burr grinder. Here's a great thread on finding an inexpensive burr grinder:
• Good Question: Best Burr Grinder Under $100
This method is calibrated for a 34-ounce French press, like this one from Bodum:
• Bodum Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot, $59.95 at Amazon
The amounts called for below are calibrated for a full pot, which, after you press the grounds down, yields about 24 ounces (3 cups) or so of actual coffee. My husband and I drink this pretty much every day, which comes out to about 1 1/2 mugs of coffee each. Some days we scale back and do a half pot (with 1/4 cup of beans instead of 1/2 cup) instead.
Overall, this method yields one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. The flavor of the coffee comes through clearly, without too much sediment in the cup, and it's also full, rich, and robust.
Of course, a lot depends on the quality of your beans. Look for freshly roasted beans from a local supplier and roaster. We often buy African (especially Ethiopian) coffee beans and blends, since we enjoy the winey, fruity flavors you find there.
What You Need
Good, freshly-roasted coffee beans
Electric kettle OR stovetop kettle and a thermometer
Burr grinder
French press
Long spoon
1. Heat your water. Water for French press coffee should be heated to 195°F — not boiling (212°F at sea level). If you use a stovetop kettle, take it off just before it reaches a boil and then use a thermometer to check and see when it cools to the right temperature. A lot of newer electric kettles, though, have a setting for this temperature.
2. Measure out 1/2 cup coffee beans.
3. Grind the coffee beans on the coarsest setting in a burr grinder, or in brief, sharp pulses in a blade grinder.
4. Your coffee should look something like this: Evenly-sized grains of ground coffee.
5. Pour the ground coffee into your French press, then pour about 32 ounces of hot water, which will come to about an inch below the top of the press. Stir vigorously, using an up and down motion.
6. Steep for 4 and a half minutes (for a fairly robust pot). When the timer goes off, immediately press the coffee, and pour it into a carafe. You do not want to leave the coffee sitting on top of the grounds, as that will make it bitter. Drink immediately.
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16 Comments
What I do about the water temperature is bring it to a boil and then turn it off and let it sit for about 45 seconds to a minute to cool back down. Usually during that time I grind the beans for the coffee and put them in the french press. It's probably not the perfect method, but the coffee is reliably good, so it's probably good enough!
I get my coffee course ground at the store where I buy my coffee. I hate trying to grind it just right at home and I hate the noise of the grinder first thing in the morning. I also swear by good Colombian coffee.. though that's probably just my own preference :)
Good piece--I agree, the burr grinder makes a huge difference.
without getting a burr grinder, I've found that a funnel and a paper filter from a drip coffee machine answers pretty well... as long as the murky bits aren't too big. It gets cold while waiting to filter... It also works well with cold brewed iced coffee (all the steps as above, with cold water, and stick entire press in fridge for about 12 hours... filter and enjoy...)
We don't have a burr grinder (just the blade grinder) but I've found that my husband has the perfect touch to grind the coffee correctly for our French press - whenever I attempt it, the coffee just doesn't turn out right. He shakes the grinder vigorously in the air while it's running - perhaps that makes the pieces more evenly chopped. Anyway, he's mastered the technique. Also stirring the grounds in the hot water before putting the plunger on is another key element to get the most flavorful coffee.
Gotta have the burr grinder. Trying to pulse with a blade grinder to get good coarseness is near impossible.
As for coffee, please try some shade grown coffee, you won't be disappointed, much smoother taste and its actually environmentally responsible, unlike the ambiguous "organic" labeling, win-win.
@pierrot that's exactly what my husband would do, too, before we got the burr grinder! That did help, and he was good at it, but the burr grinder just makes it easier.
I should mention, for the record, that my husband makes the coffee every day, so this post is dedicated to him. :-)
i also get my beans ground at point of purchase, makes life a bit easier!
From Martha Stuart:
"Moisten the coffee with a tiny bit of cold water and stir."
This really makes a huge difference vs just pouring the hot water onto the dried beans.
If you care at all about the quality of your coffee, you know how important it is to have a burr grinder. And I would question the quality found in one costing less than $100.
I received a hand burr grinder for Christmas and love it. I love that it is beautiful, works well, and is not very noisy. Of course I only drink coffee at home on weekends, so the effort may not be worth it for every day use.
I have this one: http://www.redroostertradingcompany.com/coffee.html
They used to be located here in Washington state, but recently relocated to Missouri (or were bought by someone there).
My burr grinder cost <$50 (I live in Switzerland, where prices are HIGH) and unsurprisingly it's not a great grinder. But still it's a burr grinder, and once the beans have been exposed to the burr they are collected in the reservoir below where they can no longer be reground. So result: even size, even in the shadier cheaper models.
I'm planning on upgrading to a conical burr some day!
As the coffee technician in my house, I would always try to pulse the blade grinder by waving it wildly around in the air... Never worked out too well.
We picked up a cuisinart burr grinder from bb&b for around $50 about two years ago. It works reasonably well, creating some dust in the grinding process (it sticks to the side of the collection bin due to static cling, so it usually doesn't end up in the coffee). It also produces about the same noise level as 12 lawnmowers, but it's only for about 30 seconds each morning...
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I completely agree with buying African coffee, whole foods tends to have a pretty good selection of that... My favorite is the Ethiopian blends. My wife prefers a french roast for the stronger flavor.
Using a french press is the only way that I can make a good cup of coffee! I completely agree that grinding the beans right before steeping makes all the difference, although I use a cheapie blade grinder....
@ laetitiae - that's exactly what I do (let the water boil and then grind beans and prep the press while it cools for ~45-60 seconds). Always works!
When you stir the grounds, use plastic or wood, not metal, to keep from making microscopic cracks in your glass French Press. That was a suggestion from the manufacturer of my current pot. My last two worked fine and then cracked with a minor bump. This seems to be working well.
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She retired from Delco Remy in 1974 after 30 years of service. She was also certified as a master graphoanalyst (handwriting) in 1970.
Glenna was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1933, Camp Fire Girls, Anderson Johnnies Model Airplane Club, Delco Remy Girls Softball and Basketball teams, Boy Scouts of America as a Den Mother and Den Mother Trainer, Civic Theater, Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs, National Federation of State Poetry Societies, Midwest Writers Workshop committee and local bowling leagues.
She received the Universal Emblem and the Unknown Scout Award from BSA and the Dorothy Hamilton Award from Midwest Writers.
During her affiliations in poetry, she served as president and editor of the newsletter for the ISFPC for 12 years, also four years as contest director. She was named Poet Laureate of ISFPC for 1980-81 and 2002-04 and received three recommendations for service to that organization. She was recognized by the Indiana General Assembly as Poet Laureate in the 101st Session, 1980. She served as Youth Director for NFSPS for over 10 years. Her poetry has received many honors in contests and she has published several chap books, the more recent being "The Green-Eyed Monster," "As I See It," and "Wrinkled Path."
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This is a rant, and no, it's not about Nick.
I am sick and tired of walking into public bathrooms and finding pee all over the toilet seat!!! Argh!
Let's examine the reasoning behind this.
Many women will agree that sitting on a dirty toilet seat is not that palatable. In order to circumvent putting their very pristine behinds on all sorts of bacteria and who-knows-what left behind by others they employ "the hover method." Fair enough, I've done this myself, but do not use it regularly, unless it's a particularly skanky bathroom that is. Here's why:
Not only did I grow up, from age probably 2 – 18, using a traditional hole-in-the-ground outhouse very frequently at a park near my godmother's house, but I spent several years in the military. Sometimes we were placed in precarious toilet situations.
For example, in The Kingdom of Jordan when we arrived at our site it was just sand and really high berms surrounding the sand. We had to build tents, wooden structures, and the bathrooms. These bathrooms were plywood boxes we used to transport equipment. The boxes were set on their side with the lid facing outward so you could lift it up like a door. Empty, metal, 50 gallon drums were cut in half and placed inside the boxes with the hole up. A hole was cut in the shape of a toilet seat of the top of the plywood box, and someone had the foresight to bring along plastic toilet seats for comfort. Daily the 50 gallon drums would fill up with human waste and it had to be disposed of.
It was at this point that we would use handles affixed to the side of the drums, drag them out of the boxes (those hinged lids are handy huh?) and move them a reasonable distance from any structure. They would be partially filled with diesel fuel and lit on fire. There were burning poop monitors standing around with very long poles of some variety to make sure they could stir the excrement and other items until there was nothing left in the drum but ashes. See picture below. After that the drum would be replaced into the community house. Yes men and women although we did have a card stating what gender was in there at the time.
As horrible as this may sound to the civilian population it was something of a coveted duty. Believe it or not Jordan gets REALLY cold in the winter. It snowed a couple of times while we were there. Just imagine that your only source of heat is fuel or oil burning stoves in tents in 20 degrees or less. Burning other people's crap turns into a warm and happy job during the cold days.
So, back to the point I'm trying to make. I rarely hover because I contracted zero strange diseases from either of these, and myriad other circumstances. It seems like a waste of thigh muscles. I'll admit that I more often than not don't even bother with the seat covers. That is until I encounter the pee on the seat situation.
Now here's my beef ladies. You hover, that's great, it's your right as a human to expend bodily waste as you so choose. It is HUGELY DISRESPECTFUL, however, to miss the toilet bowl and pee all over the seat and not wipe it up! That's your pee! Not mine! Not the next lady's and not the flipping custodians! It belongs to you! Do you pee on your own seat and leave it there?! Do you want to sit in your own pee at home?!
Okay, some will argue that there are toilets that flush with so much water pressure they splash on the seats. I'll give you that. It's up to the institution to regulate this and wiping up a few water drips isn't so disgusting. That said, you can totally tell the difference between splashys and pee!
So here you are pee-on-the-seat women. You are so dang classy that your pretty little patuckus cannot touch a seat a stranger has defiled, but you are oh-so-comfortable leaving behind your own urine for others to avoid or clean up.
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