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The military has a data problem. More specifically, it has a too-much-data problem. Analysts have to sort through massive amounts of information collected by orbiting surveillance drones and satellites, or finding the data trails left behind by spies inside defense networks. Sorting through all this data is also necessary for making unmanned vehicles more autonomous.
Bring on the White House's new "big data" research initiative. Announced this morning, the plan aims to invest "more than $200 million" in six government agencies to develop systems to "extract knowledge and insights from large and complex collections of digital data," according to a White House statement (.pdf). That means anything too large for normal software to handle, meaning data sets of at least dozens of terabytes, at minimum. The biggest beneficiary of all this could be the Department of Defense.
The Pentagon already spends hundreds of millions annually on "big data"-esque problems. The initiative announced today could add to that kitty up to $60 million per year for new research projects. That includes a $25 million yearly sum for a new Darpa data mining program called XDATA, which is broadly defined as a tool to analyze large amounts of meta-data and "unstructured" data like message traffic. (In comparison, the Department of Energy is receiving only $25 million in funding for a new data mining institute and the National Science Foundation is being granted $13.4 million.)

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83-year-old woman gets the world's first 3D printed replacement jaw
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An 83-year-old woman in Belgium is now the proud owner of what could be possibly the coolest lower jaw in history: a 3D printed titanium mandible replacement. The jaw was implanted successfully a few months ago by doctors at the University of Hasselt BIOMED Research Institute in Belgium to replace the woman's seriously infected jaw bone. The replacement was 3D printed by researchers at the University of Hasselt out of titanium powder. The jaw bone was printed by LayerWise with a new technique called Laser Melting technology which creates a patient-specific bone replacement that will, when the patient has recovered, work much like the jaw-bone her body built.
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It was a special Night of Prayer with dozens gathering to light candles and remember members of their community who have passed away this year. Many of those they came to remember were young adults.It has been a tough year for the tight-knit community. Those attending the vigil outside the Buford Community Center on Sunday exchanged hugs and tears as they remembered their loved ones. They are looking at this event as a start to the healing process.Click on the video above for Kaitlyn Pratt's full report
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I was really thrilled this past Saturday; I received a package from Reid of 'Ono Kine Grindz. In that little box were gel packs and 3 wonderful Laulau from Young's Fishmarket:
For those who don't know what Lau Lau is, it is cubes of pork, usually shoulder and a cube of fat, sometimes a small piece of salt fish wrapped in lu'au (young taro leaves), finally wrapped in Ti leaves, in sort of a neat bundle. The Laulau are then steamed for 4 hours or more. After heating them up this is what they look like when you open them up:
The aroma of Laulau is amazing! The leaves are moist and have a slightly "al dente" texture, the taste is close to say, collard greens without the bitterness. The pork is moist, and has absorbed the taste of the lu'au leaf - delici-yoso! This taste of home really made my weekend!
Reid you are an amazing guy, thanks so much!
I'm so amazed at how Reid managed to send this to me through the mail. And that's how Reid's become a sort of legend in our household. The Mother of a good friend of ours is also pretty much a Legend in our home. For the sake of this story let's call her "Lola". When visiting "home" we'd have a meal with our good friends, their two wonderful Boys, all made by Lola. Lola absolutely adored the Missus, basically because the Missus adored Lola's cooking. Whether it was Kare Kare (Filipino Ox Tail Stew), Lumpia, or Her Adobo, Lola would watch my little 100lb Chinese Wife chow like a Longshoreman. Lola, like most "Lola's" are consumed with a desire to give and provide. So we'd be back home in Los Angeles, and receive one of those flat "shirt boxes" in the mail, and be totally amazed when there would be a pristine Bibingka(Sweet Rice Cake) all wrapped up in the box. Or the most amazing thing of all, we once received a small box. When we opened the box amid the crumpled up newspapers was a round ball of tape(???), after several minutes of unwrapping the tape, there was a little bottle of home made Bagoong Alamang(Shrimp Paste), Lola had remembered how much the Missus enjoyed her Bagoong in the Kare Kare, and sent us some! We always considered Lola to be the "Legend of Postal Dexterity"; but now with Reid's feat of sending me the Park's Brand Kim Chee Sauce, and now Laulau from Young's Fishmarket, he's joined Lola as a "Legend".....
Since I had some chicken thawing I made a little Chicken Katsu, Laulau, mixed plate:
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In a small pot combine first 5 ingredients. Reduce over low-medium heat, until reduced by 1/3. After reduced add mustard and pepper, mix well. Remove from heat, and let sauce cool. Will keep up to 2 weeks in a well sealed bottle.
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When Men- and Women-Only IS Okay
Last month I posted a blog about my irritation over a fundraising auction item for "gentlemen" to golf at an all-male golf club. I appreciated all the wonderful, thoughtful responses (even the one saying that said God didn't create men and women "equal." Did men get more of the image of God? Yes, we're different - praise the Lord - but how can we not be equal?) But I digress?.
Over this past month, I've spent time digesting these comments, praying about the issue, and thinking through some possible reasons why an all-male golf club bothers me and yet I'm great with a doctor who only sees women patients delivering my babies. The title of my post asked, "Is Men- and Women-Only Ever Okay?" Of course, it was an over-the-top question, and I absolutely think men- and women-only are often okay - with some stipulations. So I came up with some "guidelines" or rationales for when gender-only events work and when they ought to happen. Feel free to let me know where I'm off-base or what I've missed, but here are four benefits of gender-exclusive events that make them "okay":
1.Privacy. We're talking bathrooms, locker room, changing rooms, this sort of thing. Though some universities and the like have tried the unisex thing here, I don't go for that. Come on; that's just gross.
2.Safety. When I was in college, I took an all-women's self-defense class. The professor didn't allow men because she wanted women to feel safe - particularly those who took the class because of a previous attack, but also for those who wouldn't feel as comfortable mock-fending off an attacker in a class full of men. And I tell you, I appreciated this when we had to pin each other down and learn to roll out of it and run. (But I'll also tell you that we were encouraged to practice this with our trusted big guy friends, which I did. This freaks them out - on many levels.)
3.Opportunity. Whether it's to play, learn, or voice something, sometimes being among our own gender provides opportunities for growth that mixed-gender experiences just don't offer, particularly for the younger set. At least, this is the argument I hear. And it can extend beyond that - to something like this blog. It's an opportunity for women in leadership to come together, share ideas, and connect in ways that otherwise didn't exist. Women in leadership - and in many things - have different experiences than men in leadership.
4. Community. Whether it's young mothers getting together to share stories and seek support or random women getting together to laugh, study the Bible, or, for instance, discuss leadership matters, same-gender fellowship bonds us. Women can understand women in ways that men just can't. Vice versa, I'm sure. And not to get into that whole When Harry Met Sally "Can men and women really ever be just friends" conversation that dominated the cafeteria my senior year of high school, but let's face it, same-sex friendships tend to be the least, let's say, complicated. For the most part, we need fewer boundaries, and I think that leads to increased community.
Of course looking over the list it looks like I just made a case for why the golf club that set this all off should or can exclude women. I mean, isn't the literal "old boys" club simply offering privacy, safety (though from what I'm not sure?), opportunity, and community? Yes, you can argue that. But I think there's something else is going on. Maybe it's just because I know that the club in question not too long ago excluded African-Americans, Jews, and Hispanics (and may still, actually). Maybe that's what makes me suspect hate, fear, and stereotypes are behind the decision to bar women - just as they were the driving force to keep out others.
Maybe it's because even though my MOPS group may be for Mothers of Preschoolers, no guard stands at the door of our fellowship hall barring fathers from walking in - or from speaking to us - as they do at the club. Maybe it's because at places like Gifted For Leadership, we welcome and encourage male voices here, even as we serve women leaders.
But it's not to say that men are the only guilty party here. Especially as women gather to bond and unite and discuss, it's easy to fall into a mindset that "others" don't understand or have nothing to contribute. Plenty of women's groups have employed the same fear, hate, and stereotypes that have kept so many sidelined throughout history. We all need to remember that God created men and women to tend that garden and bear his image - together.
Anyway, those are my further thoughts. Yours?.?
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I think having mens and ladies things are a great idea. Then they can be blokes and we can be chicks without feeling inhibited. Sometimes us ladies to tend to take over and the men sit back. So for them to have their own group is great. There are times when we also need to do things together to give us all a balance in life. So lets support one another and encourage each other to be the best man or woman that God intends for us to be!
Get over it. If the mem want some time together, let them have it. they ar not talkers, they are physical. Let them bond playing golf. You can play golf, too, but let them have their own time. They don't get enough time together, anyway. I do lots with my sisters and church women, and coworkers, and sometimes men show up, but not usually. Hubbies! God love them.
Interesting article. There are times when a womens-only or mens-only group is great. I've gone to many womens groups at my church and have enjoyed them, but to be honest, sometimes they can be a bit shallow. My church offers many Bible studies made up of both men and women, and I've found them to be much richer than single sex studies. There's a really good dynamic when you mix women and men together because we have so much we can learn from each other.
I'm coming in a little late here, but just want to make an observation. I went back and read your previous blog and was surprised at the depth of your feelings and anger.
To look at the surface question here, I think you have answered it already. There are times when community of same-gender is very appropriate. I doubt if women would appreciate or want men sharing their prize of "a day at a spa".
I heard a Christian psychologist once explain that often when you react with deep anger to a situation, the anger is like an iceberg. The anger is what is evident above the water line; however, the rest of the huge iceberg hidden below the surface often goes deep into our roots and the hurts of childhood.
I know this is true in my own life. I react with anger whenever my opinion is not valued. I come from a family where a woman was not valued, or considered worth educating. The hurt is deep and the anger is a symptom. I've forgiven and God is working in my life, but it is a symptom that raises its ugly head at times. When I feel this deep anger rising, I need to examine the true source.
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Northallerton College Concert Band and Darlington Community Wind Band are giving a joint concert in the Forum at Northallerton on Saturday, May 18. Proceeds in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Help for Heroes. Each band will play separately and then combine to make the largest wind band ever to perform at the venue. The concert is sponsored by Howden's Joinery and K B Water, tickets £5 from Northallerton College or Greensleeves Music Shop in the town.
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Luke Rice of Crystal Falls, who was five days shy of his eighth birthday, had a successful turkey hunt for the second year in a row while hunting with his dad, Ed. They were hunting in Iron County on the morning of April 30, when dad called the gobbler in for Luke. The tom had a 10 inch beard and weighed 20 pounds. "The Michigan Department of Natural Resources mentored youth program and youth-sized equipment, like this Remington youth model 870 20 gauge shotgun, enables parents to instill the love of hunting and to pass on responsible sportsmanship to kids at any age.," said Luke's parents, Ed and Eva. (Rice photo)


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Starting next month, I am being relocated to North Carolina for work for what I'm told will be about 5 months. The only major problem with this is that I'll be moving away from consistent Hawks coverage that I currently get in the Chicago market area.
I've seen a few people complain about how difficult it is to follow the Hawks from outside the Chicago area, even if you buy the Center Ice package or whatever else the NHL Network calls themselves. What do you guys recommend as the best option for following the Hawks? Center Ice? Some sort of satellite package? Just scouring the web to find feeds that people provide for you?
My uncle mentioned something about getting a dish from Dish Network, having it set up here so that it receives local Chicago channels like CSN and WGN Chicago, and then taking that dish with me. I don't know if anybody else has tried this or if it's worth looking into.
If, for any reason, any of you will be making the trip down to Raleigh to see the Hawks play the Hurricanes next month, I'll be there. Plenty of good seats still available.


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Richmond has been the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia since 1780. It was here during the American Revolution that patriot Patrick Henry gave his famous 'Give me Liberty, or give me Death!' speech. But Richmond is most notable for serving as the capital of the secessionist Confederate States of America during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Ironically, Richmond is now an ethnically diverse city, with a vibrant African American community. Of course, the attractive veneer of diversity cracks soon enough into ugly income disparities; most African American neighborhoods seem depressed compared with upmarket areas on the East and West ends of the center. This town also grapples with memorializing its controversial history. But in the end Richmond is a welcoming, warm traditional Southern city that is slowly being absorbed into the international milieu of the Northeast Corridor.


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by Brian Sipple | Feb 28, 20129 Comments
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After reading all the reviews we were a little worried about the ship but have to say what a great week we had. I went with a girl friend, we try to go to places our husband's don't want to come along to! We had a cabin with balcony 9226, quite enough space for us both after all you are only in there for sleeping! Although the ship was full, we found people seem to disburse themselves around the ship. Most like us did day trips so were on and off the ship at different times.
The cruise took us to Muscat, Khasab, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We decided just to do the morning tours to give us a feel of the area in each stop. The guides were all most informative and learnt loads
We ate at the 9pm seating. There are two formal restaurants both serving the same food, with sittings of either 6.30 or 9pm and a pizza restaurant which only served pizza. On other cruises I have been on another choice was a buffet restaurant which was much more informal and sometimes a nicer option. With the formal dining most dressed up with two evenings being even more sparkly ! Food was a five course meal with different choices, apart from one dinner could not fault the food. We paid for the drinks package when we booked and certainly felt we drank our quota which was a good deal, ask for this when you book as you do not seem to get an option later on.
Breakfast was buffet type serving hot and cold, lunch was the same. Afternoon tea with cakes 4pm to 5pm, so you do not come home thin !
The staff were excellent, so very helpful and always happy. One impressive thing was there was a lifeboat drill for us all to see one morning, with every lifeboat being let down and driven around and then returning to the ship.
We would not hesitate to return to another Costa cruise it was all great fun and the sun shone throughout!


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Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
Today the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's Fútbol: The Beautiful Game opens to the public. An exhibition curated by Franklin Sirmans, it is devoted to football's global position as a "common human experience shared by spectators from many cultures," and features contemporary and classic contributions of some 32 artists ruminating on the sport's political,
Monday, April 25th, 2011
Fool's Gold's "Surprise Hotel." The group started as a side project of two young LA musicians, vocalist/bassist Luke Top and lead guitarist Lewis Pesacov, who set out to explore their shared love of various forms of African...
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
I was watching and listening to this performance–recorded live last month on Los Angeles station, KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" (musicians come to perform live on air for about one hour)–early today. Maal is a genius. Listen here.
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Underground LA classic by Pigeon John and Busdriver.


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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – State officials with the North Carolina Education Lottery plan to review how a prize of $200,000 was awarded to a woman from Wilmington.
Earlier in the day Tuesday, the lottery announced Lisa Priola from Wilmington won the prize in an instant scratch-off game called Power 7's.
After taxes, the Wilmington grandmother is now more than $135,000 richer after winning a lottery game. Priola recently bought two Power 7's tickets at the Wilco on Gordon Road. Usually, she plays Carolina Cash 5, but decided to try Power 7's at the cashier's suggestion of trying the new game, according to a spokesperson for the North Carolina Education Lottery.
However, after announcing the win, lottery officials found out the photo of the winner was actually of the winner's mother Grace Priola. Under lottery rules, winners have to present a photo ID and proof of a Social Security number before getting their winnings. State officials plan to review how this happened.
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Xilent (Eryk Kowalczyk) is a young drum'n'bass producer. Originally from Warsaw (Poland), Eryk produced his first bits at the age of nine, when he was introduced to the Propellerhead Rebirth RB-338 synthesizer set. From then on, he tended to diversify his sound from techno, through breakbeat, finally to find his place in the drum'n'bass genre, influenced by artists like DJ Rap, Future Cut, Calyx, Concord Dawn. Throughout that time he also found himself playing the drums in a few hardcore punk bands like Fast Forward.


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|Donald Horn, 46
Donald Ray Horn, 46, of Williamstown passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Florence.
He was born in Fayette Co. on August 7, 1966 to the late Jesse and Alice Dickson Horn.
Surviving are wife, Tonya Herring Horn, Williamstown; daughter, Amber (Merrell Jennings) Horn, Williamstown; brothers, Richard Dickson, S.C., Ronald Horn, Falmouth; sister, Sharon Eversole, London, Ky.; and three grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013 with funeral services immediately following at the Peoples Funeral Home, Butler.
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part b - diagramming a cross using a punnett square
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Published under contract with State of Tennessee Department of Education by . No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any . l 11 The diagram below shows a container divided into two compartments by a . l 63 A Punnett square showing a cross between two cats is shown below. H .http://www.tn.gov/education/assessment/doc/Gate_Sci_08Samp.pdf
Biology: punnett squares, punnett squares, homework question
Aug 29, 2008 . B. using the punnett square below, diagram a cross between these plants. keep in mind this is a dihybrid cross. (its a blank graph with 16 boxes) .http://en.allexperts.com/q/Biology-664/2008/8/punnett-squares-1.htm
CHAPTER 3: Mendel's Methods and Statistics
Crossing. 4. Punnett Square. 5. Genotypes to Phenotypes. 6. Not Just . 16. Solving Mendelian Genetics Problems: Part 1. 17. . P generation organisms with different traits are crossed to generate the F1. . In the below square, a simple monohybrid cross is diagrammed. . This Punnett square is for the B and b alleles.http://www.biology.ewu.edu/aHerr/Genetics/Bio310/Pages/ch3pages/ch3page.html
Genetics of Drosophila - Vernier Software
. the alleles in another trait. This means that with two genes (A and B), each with two possible alleles (A, a and B, b), there . more important to diagram the crosses with a Punnett square. . Part B: Performing a Drosophila Cross. 3. Obtain a .http://www2.vernier.com/sample_labs/BIO-A-07-COMP-genetics_of_drosophila.pdf
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There is also a section with horse genetics references and further reading. . Unlike new car designs mutations (for the most part) occur at random. . By constructing a Punnett Square she is able to know the chances of producing . The following diagram shows how the standard 3:1 ratio of a monohybrid cross between .http://www.horse-genetics.com/horse-genetics.html
The 3EQ are still useful, as you often have to diagram the cross and assign genotypes! . Use the Chi square (?2) test to compare Mendel's observed data with the 9:3:3:1 ratio . As shown in part a, the probability that John's genotype is B h / b H = 1/6. . Set up a Punnett square to calculate the frequency of the 4 .http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/007352526x/873551/Chap05edit.doc


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Mixed martial arts star Ronda Rousey joins Jim Rome to discuss the pros and cons of sexual activity before a big fight. Watch Rousey explain her own personal preference regarding the intimate subject.
She could be fun.
Ronda's a guy.
Is it not obvious he's a tranny?
Youre kidding right? I suppose your walking around with a model. When Ronda's in fight shape she's a smokeshow. Definitely built to F***. Unless you're gay of course.
She annoys me much.
he/she has zero class
"…Studies that I've read…" Hahahaha. Shut up Ronda, you don't read.
niccceeee "the only crime is she aint doin me"
I would like to review those studies with her.
I can wrestle with her in bed.
you can put lipstick on a pig….
I think she is hot dunno what's wrong with the guys who are calling her a tranny, tranny lovers lol.
I guarantee you Ronda makes eye-contact during sex. Probably stare-down, I'm-going-to-f******-destroy-you eye-contact, too.
I dig it. I'd probably nut off in about 90 seconds…
Then she'd break my arm after just having broken my penis. Or laugh at me and call me a loser.
jim romes a f***** looooooooser … what she is on the market gentleman… she probably messes around with sonnen wait he only has one testicle.. oooh but he takes mad roids though ..
I hate this chick.
Ive heard of butter face but Rhonda is a pumpkin head…love the cheese ball gif Bruno looks like a mini Rousey!!
Yeah you guys are nuts, this woman is sexy as hell. You all must be intimidated by a woman who could kick your ass.
she needs to fight Demetrious Johnson for a proper 135 belt
Shes so trashy…. I dont find her ghettoness attractive at all…. I like lady like ladies, not men-like ladies
Clever marketing campaign by her manager to keep her in the limelight and relevant at all times. Brilliant
nothing wrong with her honesty…and her vagina related cababillities…I would pound her asshole..
for the record since others brought it up…ronda is not THAT good looking. not saying shes ugly or that shes not f-able. But go look at some pictures from a couple years ago and tell me she looks attractive. I guess what I'm really saying is: she looks the best she ever has in her life…but when I go out I see tons of girls as attractive or more attractive than her. So i think shes average at best, judging purely on looks. if take her personality into the equation she comes out at a generous 3/10 overall.
I could totally phuck her then fight her the same day, it's called a donkey punch but like all my moves it's against mma rules so I would lose to her via disqualification
I agree with ktktk. She's got a great body, but an average looking face, imo. The biggest turn off is the second she opens her mouth.
Oh, and I detest Jim Rome! For the life of me, I can't understand how he can be popular, period. He is a bore. Long silences in his show, asinine questions, and so many other things I hate about the guy that I'm getting pissed just thinking about it!
Wasn't it said she was untouched a little while back. I guess that Caesar Gracie gym really has some style.
Jesus you trolls are so f****** annoying just talk s*** and bring people down if you don't like it go make a blog so you and your Lame ass loser friends can talk s*** about it because im certainly tired of seeing you faggots talk s*** get a Real Life DEATH TO TROLLS
I agree with Melt Face 420 ^ up there.
I find her delightful, charming, and down right sexy-as-a-mutha-f#cka.
Don't like what she has to say?
Find a stupid broad with no personality, opinion or clue. Sounds like y'all would make a nice couple. ♠
Sounds like a lot of guys on here hate Ronda cause she could beat them up and steal thier girl.
KouNTa KuLCHa
"Find a stupid broad with no personality, opinion or clue. Sounds like y'all would make a nice couple."
It seems you are talking about Ronda Rousey. The Girl is a 6 out of 10 for looks and 1 out of 10 for personality, and yes personality matters.
I feel bad for people who find Ronda attractive. I guess their girlfriends must be really dog ugly.
@ ultimate fighter. DJ is the 125 champ. dominick cruz is the champ at 135 and renan barao is the interim champ.
It's odd that moron's have a problem with science.
Drink up some fakerjack monster energy.
Rhonda wil Smoke Guyborg!!!!
i think that some f***** retards don't know that testosterone and estrogen exist in both females and males, just at very different levels. f***** idiots


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It's not only the iconic star of the The Martha Stewart Show who chose Katonah as her home.
Nikki Elkins, the program's kitchen manager and TV chef is a recent Katonah settler as well, and is thus far delighted with her decision to leave the city behind.
"Love Katonah. Everyone has been so welcoming," Elkins told me over cranberry seltzers during my recent visit to her lovely ranch-style home on Croton Lake Road last week. "It's a nice mix of country and city folk."
The amiable Miami native lives here with her husband, Kent Motland—a high school literature teacher currently on leave and tackling his first novel—and young children, Will, 2, and six-month-old Lucy.
Elkins was, from its launch in 2005, an integral part of Martha's show—rising through the ranks to her current role where she's stayed for five seasons. If it sounds like a dream job to you—it pretty much is to her, too.
"I have a really amazing and totally unique job. I get to cook something different every day and work with the best chefs in the business," she said. "I'm challenged to create interesting yet do-able recipes for our viewers, and I'm inspired by Martha on a daily basis. She gives me very specific feedback, and she has a great palate."
Here's more of my interview with Elkins—and two delicious yet highly manageable recipes, ideal for busy families. I will definitely be making her Kale, Mushroom & Sausage dip as I entertain over the holidays... yum!
Patch: What's an average day for you during the work week?
Elkins: We shoot the show three days a week. We do two shows a day, so I'm up at five those days, and on the 6 a.m. train into the city. When I get to the studios in Chelsea, I hit the ground running.
Depending on how many food segments there are, and what I'm currently working on, there are many things to do in the morning. Food to prep and cook, equipment to set up for rehearsals, and guests or chefs to converse with about any questions I might have regarding their recipes.
We shoot the a.m. show at 10 a.m.—it is live and always a rush. The show goes on whether you are ready or not! At 11, Martha will talk to the audience and then come into the kitchen—this is the time the food producers and I can pitch ideas to her, or have her taste prospective recipes.
After our meeting we prep for the second show which gets underway around 2:30 p.m. It isn't live, but we try to keep it tight. After this show, we prep for the next day's segments, clean up and head home.
I usually get home around 7, tuck the kids into bed, have a bite with Kent, and get ready for bed. I'm tired just talking about this!
Patch: Any unforgettable episodes, good or otherwise, you might share with us?
Elkins: Yes. OK—so we were doing a typical Martha segment... and by that, I mean a good recipe that is completely over the top—a "do not try this at home." So the recipe was for a dessert that consisted of a strawberry gelatin layer, topped with a vanilla panna cotta layer, topped with a round of pound cake. All layered in a porcelain teacup. You let it set, and then flip it upside down to unmold and serve. Easy enough. My immediate supervisor brought in her mother's antique china cups. OK. Pressure already—don't break any!
Things were moving along swimmingly in the first segment. Martha made the jelly layer and the panna cotta layer then layered the cake, so far, so good. And now for the unmolding of the thing—the big "ta da" moment.
Before the segment, I told Martha to let the teacups sit in the hot water bath for at least 15 seconds to loosen the gelatin. She waved me off, saying she knew what to do. So I watched from our kitchen as she placed the teacup in the hot water for 3 seconds and tried to unmold it. Voila! Nothing. Again, she dips it in the hot water, and shebang! Nothing! So I am horrified—standing in the kitchen watching and yelling at her (thank God for soundproof windows!)
This goes on for what seems like minutes. At this point, we are all howling with laughter. Martha is cracking up on the kitchen set, I have tears streaming down my face in the prep kitchen. Finally, I go out on set and try to salvage one. I bring a blowtorch with me because at this point the water is no longer hot. Eventually we get one to finally unmold. I was VERY glad that Martha had a good sense of humor during this!
Patch: How does being a mom compare to the responsibilities of head TV chef? Which one is more challenging?
Elkins: I have two families—my work family and my home family. I would say mothering is much more difficult—it's constantly challenging, but endlessly rewarding.
Patch: How are your kids as eaters? What's the secret to get them to try new foods?
Elkins: The kids are good eaters. Will likes my meatballs a lot, and he's really into eggs these days. He scrambles the egg, and we pop it into the microwave— he loves it! And he will definitely try things if I keep introducing it. Repetition is the key.
Patch: Who are the chefs or cooks that influence you?
Elkins: The chefs that most inspire me on a daily basis are my co-workers at Martha. I am lucky to be surrounded by a team of fabulous cooks....who I also consider my second family. We have worked side by side for 5 years now, and they continually inspire me both professionally and personally. I spend a lot of time in a sound proof room with my Martha family, and I am thankful that I have such talented, fun and interesting people to work with.
My inspiration of late has been home cooking. Much like my very talented mother, my goal is to cook good hearty food that my family will enjoy. To me, that still means a protein and 2 sides.... archaic, perhaps, but in my mind, its not really dinner any other way.
Patch: Have you found any favorite local food haunts?
Elkins: I really like the new Italian market— Love The Blazer. I like to get my meats at in Katonah. Trader Joe's is great. And, I'm a big fan of the John Jay Homestead Farmer's Market [when it's in season].
Patch: The last few years we've seen trends such as "comfort food,""molecular gastronomy", and, as of late, a push for "local" and "seasonal" food. In your opinion, what do you think the next food trend might be?
Elkins: I would love to see a return to sensible eating—delicious food, served in reasonable portions, cooked in season. Cost has gotten out of control—and do I really want to eat food that 25 people have touched before I get it? Simple is where it is at for me.
Patch: Ever think about opening up a restaurant or food shop if The Martha Stewart Show eventually winds down?
Elkins: Yes... I tinker with the idea of opening up a small place all the time. I miss some of the great take-out options we took for granted in the city. Ideally, it would be a place with wholesome and delicious food that moms could feel good about serving their families.
Patch: What's on your Christmas wish list this year?
Elkins: I am making Christmas eve dinner for 12—my first real dinner party in our new house. I want to get linen napkins to go with my hem stitched placemats, and pretty water goblets for the table.
Nikki's Recipes:
Kale, Mushroom & Sausage Dip
makes 1 1/2 quarts
1 ¼ pounds curly kale, from 2 small bunches, stemmed and torn into pieces
5 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 oz sliced button mushrooms
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup flour
1½ cup whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
½ pound spicy Italian sausage, removed from the casing if necessary
1 ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cup finely grated gruyere cheese
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Tortilla chips or toasted French bread slices for serving
Blanch kale in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender, 4- 5 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water. Squeeze completely dry. Finely chop and add to a large bowl. You should have about 2 ½ cups.
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter with the oil over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with sherry vinegar and add to bowl with kale. In the same skillet, brown the sausage, crumbling it while it cooks. Drain well and add to kale mixture.
In a medium pot, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring often, until thickened and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Add milk and cream. Increase heat to medium high and cook until mixture comes just to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, whisking often, about 5 minutes. Off the heat, add 1 cup of each cheese and mix until melted. Add salt and pepper. Add this mixture to the bowl with the kale and sausage and mix to fully combine.
Transfer mixture to a buttered 1.5 quart baking dish, and top with remaining mixed cheeses. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes until bubbly and browned.
Serve with tortilla chips or toasted French bread slices.
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
makes about 48 2-inch brownies
Nonstick cooking spray
6 ounces unsweetened best-quality chocolate, chopped
2 ¼ cups (4 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ (12-ounce) bags mini semisweet chocolate chips
6 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups sugar
1 ½ tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13-by-18-by-1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper; spray parchment with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Melt unsweetened chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water; remove from heat and let cool. In a medium bowl, mix together flour and chocolate chips; set aside.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt on high until ribbons form, 7 to 9 minutes. With the mixer on low, slowly add melted chocolate. Fold in flour mixture.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake, until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking. Brownies may seem underbaked, but will continue to cook as they cool.
5. Transfer brownies to a wire rack to cool. Transfer cooled brownies to refrigerator; chill at least 2 hours. Invert chilled brownies to remove from pan and peel off parchment paper. Reinvert brownies and trim edges. Cut as desired. Brownies will keep, wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated, up to 7 days. Brownies may be frozen for up to 3 months.


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Tensions appear to be rising at a New Jersey home where an armed man has held multiple hostages for more than a day.
Family members of a woman believed to be among the hostages in the Trenton home went under police tape and briefly confronted officers about the situation late Saturday afternoon. They're angry that the standoff has dragged on since Friday afternoon.
Trenton police have declined to give any details on the number of people being held, their ages or relationship to the armed man.
Police were called to the home before 3 p.m. Friday on reports that a man had barricaded himself inside.
Authorities said police entered the home and found the man brandishing a gun. Police retreated safely and called in a SWAT team.
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Italian Summer Salads
Iole Aguero
During the warmer months, salads are taken very seriously in Italy. Home cooks prepare the ingredients for filling salads, such as Rice Salad with Tuna, Roasted Peppers and Olives, in the morning to avoid the heat of mid-day. Iole will demonstrate and share her arsenal of quick tips for this salad as well as some other specialties such as Corte d Aibo Salad from Bologna, with the best seasonal leaf lettuce, radicchio, sliced almonds and grapefruit; a Balsamic Tomato Arugula Salad; and Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes. With seafood and dairy; no eggs.
Members: $35, Non-members: $40
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PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Place cake mix, dry pudding mix, soda, oil and eggs in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Gently stir in walnuts.
POUR batter into greased and floured fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan.
BAKE 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.


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Roger Gracie defeated Keith Jardine by unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Roger Gracie's drop to 185 was successful, as he was able to pick up a unanimous decision win over Keith Jardine. Gracie was all over Jardine for two rounds, but wasn't able to get the finish. Jardine was bleeding like crazy due to a Gracie elbow and the blood might have actually helped him survive. The third round was contested on the feet, but Jardine was unable to get anything going.
Gracie got a takedown about a minute into the fight. As expected, Gracie didn't throw a strike on the ground, he just looked to advance position. Jardine defended well though. Jardine got up briefly but got put back down against the cage. Gracie trapped an arm and threw a few punches. Gracie advanced to mount. Gracie landed a few elbows and briefly looked for an armbar, but the round ended.
Gracie landed a front kick to start the second. Jardine waded in for a strike but got taken down for his trouble. Gracie opened up the cut again, and transitioned to Jardine's back. Roger locked up a body triangle and looked for the choke. After being unsuccessful for over two minutes, Gracie transitioned to mount and looked for an arm triangle. Jardine persevered though.
Jardine landed a body shot early, and avoided a takedown attempt. The first two minutes were a whole lot of nothing. Jardine landed a right hook that staggered Gracie. Gracie immediately looked for a takedown but got nothing. After another extended period of inactivity, the fight ended. The third round was pretty terrible.


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Au Jour Le Jour Goes Back to School-------
Yesterday afternoon, emerging Milan-based brand Au Jour Le Jour transformed Florence's old customs office on Via Valfonda into a club-age iteration of a primary school classroom. Showgoers sat at red, yellow, blue, or green desks instead of perching on benches (which made it incredibly easy to take notes, for the record) and the back staircase was lined with glowing neon lights. It was the perfect backdrop for designers Mirko Fontana and Diego Marquez's debut menswear collection, dubbed #backtoschool. The duo, who last season won the support of Armani and presented their womenswear lineup at Milan's Armani Teatro, turned out a Spring '15 range imbued with playful, kooky kitsch.
"I found my old notebook from primary school, and we decided to give this mood to the collection with embroidery and prints," explained Marquez backstage. "But we also tried to show strong tailoring. It was really important for us to make something fun but sophisticated." Prints comprising rhinoceroses, red apples, yellow school buses, pencils, glue bottles, and lions were scattered across cotton shorts, short-sleeve button-downs, skirts, and dresses. (The designers showed a smattering of womenswear, too.) These motifs, along with pink unicorns and orange lions, were repeated elsewhere in sequins. Also on offer were preppy pastel knits paired with the shortest of short shorts for him and high-waisted boy shorts for her, as well as leather handbags that took the form of the abovementioned animals. Striped soccer socks and bright-hued sandals completed each irreverent look. The clothes were a good bit of fun—and well-made fun, at that, incorporating double cotton, paillette, quilted nylon, and a selection of couture fabrics for suits. That being said, those cheeky short shorts, or the women's cropped sweaters, would surely be a recipe for detention.
Designers Du Jour: A New Duo Makes Its Mark in Milan-------
In English, "Au Jour Le Jour" means "From Day to Day," but trust us, there's nothing mundane about the emerging Milan brand. Giorgio Armani lent designers Mirko Fontana and Diego Marquez his Armani Teatro for their show this weekend (they inherited the spot up-and-comer Stella Jean occupied last season), and their Fall collection was as colorful and cheeky as Armani's was gray and sober. Cat and dog embroideries, a print of open lips and jeweled braces, mod sixties coats in bright patent leather and faux fur. It was the kind of stuff made for the Instagram generation, a demographic they've been targeting since the beginning. Au Jour Le Jour's website is packed with photos of street-style personalities wearing their clothes. Armani himself took notice. "Au Jour Le Jour [has been] able to promote itself, above all, through social networks," he said in a release. But ask Fontana and Marquez and they'll tell you, the runway's still the thing. "The show hosted by Giorgio Armani came as the biggest chance ever to synthesize and convey our vision." To capitalize on the opportunity, they gave away pins printed with the puppies and kittens on their clothes.


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Should I buy a house in Australia?
MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Moving to a new country and buying a home there is a worthwhile experience, especially when you are talking about Australia.
"A house is the one investment that is never a risk."
"Houses always appreciate."
"This is the bottom of the market. It can only go up from here."
"Don't waste money renting a home when you can own one and have a great investment."
Everyone has heard these comments about the housing market in Australia, but in recent times with housing markets crashing all around the world, insecurity and confusion regarding home ownership have changed the rules.
Although prices are holding steady in many parts of Australia, other areas are experiencing a drop. Real estate agents say the market will hold steady. Brokers and the government say now is as good a time as any to purchase a house with interest rates at around 5.9%, which is down from 12 months ago.
According to the Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, which takes the median house price and divides it by the gross annual median household income of specific urban markets, Australia is one of the most unaffordable places to live in the world. With the average household income at around $64K/year and the average Australian house price at $470K, people have to look beyond the price tag to justify their reasoning for moving down under. Luckily, Australia has some of the most beautiful waters, terrains and people in the world.
So, once you are living in Australia, the question becomes, do you buy a house now (if you can afford the down payment and qualify for a loan) or do you rent and wait to see what the market will do?
The answer lies in assessing your situation thoroughly:
Where in Australia do you want to live?
Obviously, location matters when purchasing a home. If you want to live in East Melbourne, the median price is over $1.3 million while a home in a small western suburb of Newcastle will run you just over $300K. Any home near the coast will always cost more, but will also tend to appreciate more over the long run and may be a better investment. Taking into consideration future population and building growth, along with rail lines and other commuter positives will all play a factor in how much housing costs. You might be able to live in a smaller home or unit with little or no land if being close to work and beautiful sites matter. If you have young children, requiring multiple bedrooms and a yard, you may need to compromise on location or price to get what you are looking for.
How do you want to handle your home loan?
One of the reasons the housing market boomed over the last 20 years is because of more readily available financing. Banks started lending more money to people who couldn't qualify in the past; therefore, people took out the loans and took advantage of th
is credit to buy their houses. This is all well and good in a growing economy where people want to live. You must just proceed with caution and watch out if the economy begins slowing down its growth and property values go below their actual mortgaged value. Fortunately, according to the World Economic Outlook, the Australian economy is expected to expand by 3% this year alone.
It's not uncommon for houses to sit on the market for 6-12 months in this current economy. First time home buying incentives from the government were withdrawn after 30 June and while interest rates are down at present, some analysts predicted they will rise again in the near future. Many people have put the breaks on buying a home and chosen to rent for the time being.
Incurring a large mortgage is the norm for a lot of Australians. Home loans are a reliable process, but you must prepare to be able to pay your monthly payments and budget with longevity in mind. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia's UK website has some useful information to help you make your decision.
How long are you going to live there?
If you are looking to make a long-term investment (20 years or more), then the up and downs that might occur over the next 5-10 years may not matter. A nice home in a city near the coast in a popular suburb will likely hold its value and increase in value over the long term.
However, if you want to experience 20% growth in home value and sell to "upgrade" or make money over the next five years like many people were able to do in the 80s and 90s, it might be a big risk due to the current market uncertainty.
When looking at your potential investment, the quality of construction matters as well. Poorly constructed homes will actually depreciate over time so be careful not to overpay for something that may not be the best quality home. And, be realistic about how much your home will increase in value if you choose to build a house to take advantage of tax breaks, but then cut corners and expenses in the type of home you choose to build.
Moving to 'The Lucky Country'
According to the International Monetary Fund, Australia has the strongest economy in the developed world and is only prospected to go up. While the housing market is a bit on the expensive side, the economy and job market is on the rise, balancing out any extreme costs of homes.
Buying a home and moving to a new country is a worthwhile experience, especially when you are talking about Australia. Have your facts in order and know your long-term goals and you are sure to make the right choice in your housing decision.
Move To Australia: In association with Commonwealth Bank of Australia, helping with all your banking, home loan and foreign exchange needs.
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I live in East Melbourne, and have been for the last 16 years. The mdeian house price is not $1.3 million. It's around $800k, and is decreasing on a monthly basis.
Furthermore, Australia is probably the last place you want to invest in a house, in any developed country. You're right, it's incredibly expensive, but at the same time, the economy is going downhill at a fast a furious rate, with massive layoffs across almost every industry outside the mining sector.
First-time home buyers and local investors also are finally shunning the market after a record increase in prices caused a housing price bubble that is about to pop, and the only people that are buying are cashed-up asians looking to get their cash out of China. And that is also slowing.
Why do you think estate agents and banks are now marketing offshore at a furious pace? Because the locals know that the gig is finally up. There is also about to be a massive mining bust that is set to be the worst in a century. With the biggest miners pulling capital out of australia fast and furiously.
WHat the IMF fails to mention is that there is a two-speed economy in Australia. The mining sector… and the rest. The mining sector is still going strong, but "the rest" has stalled.
Oh, and by the way, home owners have no real land rights to their land in Australia. They are not protected. Any local, state or the federal government has the power to seize their land for any reason, without compensation. I've watched as friends of mine had their home talen from them at 60% of the market value by the state government that wanted their land to extend the metro train line, and needed the land on their street to do so. The only lucky thing about australia is that it sits on vast iron ore resources and is able to currently exploit it.


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