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Thursday, December 13, 2012
A walk through the "Weihnachtsmarkt" in Frankfurt
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Chane Jaisalmer Ke
Growing up in India, we had different kinds of curries and fried vegetables with rice or Indian breads for lunch and dinner. Even to this day, a nice serving of curry rich with spices along with some rice is my comfort food! Last week saw me ill and restricted to home. I really craved for comfort food to lift my spirits and get me going.
I also wanted to use the black chickpeas in my pantry and wanted to try something new and exciting. This dish was an answer to all my needs!
It was a recipe that I first got from here, but over time I have adapted it a lot. This curry with black chickpeas simmered in a spiced yogurt gravy belongs to the famous Marwari cuisine from Rajasthan.
1 cup Black Chickpeas (Kala Channa)
2 tbsp Ghee or oil
1 onion chopped finely
2-3 green chillies slit lengthwise
2 Green Cardamoms + 1 bay leaf + 1 inch piece Cinnamon
1 tsp Cumin seeds
¼ tsp Asafoetida
1 onion chopped
2 tbsp gram flour / Besan
½ tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Chilli powder
2 tsp Chaat Masala powder
1 ½ cups beaten Yoghurt
Salt to taste
Few coriander leaves for garnishing
Soak the black channa in water for 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain and pressure cook till well cooked. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid. Place the cooked chickpeas in a bowl and ligthly mash them.
In a mixing bowl, blend the yoghurt, besan, turmeric, chilli powder, chaat masala and salt. Make a smooth paste without lumps. Add half cup of the reserved liquid and mix. Set aside.
Heat ghee in a pan. Add aesafoitida, cumin seeds, cardamoms, cinnamon and bay leaf. When the cumin begins to sizzle, add the chopped onions and chopped green chillies. Saute till onions are soft and transparent.
Add the yogurt mixture and mix well. Add enough water to get the consistency of you choice. Add the boiled chickpeas. Bring to a boil and then lower heat and let simmer for a few minutes.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Cooking time: 45 mins
Serves: 3-4
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Chocolate Brownies
Hope all of you had a great start in the new year! We had a great start too but lot of things kept me away from the blog and blogosphere. Life is moving at a slow pace thanks to winter. There is hardly any sunlight for pictures these days, and hence no blogging. My days revolves around Work-> Home and nothing else. No long evening walks by the river, no late night movie sessions, no experimenting with new recipes and absolutely no clicking pictures of food cooked. Winter can be really boring sometimes. All I have been doing is and sleep!
Yesterday I baked these gorgeous and simple brownies and even managed to click some shots by the window making best use of the light available. I could not click many shots but thought of posting something here before the blog is forgotten completely!
The brownies tasted great and more than anything were so easy to put together. We finished them in 2 days and now the husband is asking for more. That explains how they tasted!
3/4 All-purpose flour
1 cup sugar (brown or white)
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Handful of chopped walnuts
powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease and line the baking tray.
In a small bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder together
In a mixing bowl, mix the butter, vanilla extract and sugar together until light and fluffy, then add the eggs
Fold in the flour-cocoa powder mixture and chopped nuts
Pour it into the pan, and bake for 20-25 minutes. Test with a skewer and make sure it is done. If still under baked, pop back into the oven for a couple more minutes.
Allow to cool in the tray. Cut into squares, dust with powdered sugar and serve!
Preparation time: 10 mins
Baking time: 20 - 25 mins
Yields: 16 squares.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Almond Olive Oil Cake
I have been bitten by the baking bug recently. I baked for a party, for colleagues, for friends and then sometimes just to test a recipe! Baking for me has become a therapeutic pastime. It is amazing to mix a few ingredients in a particular order, place it in the oven and watch the cake rising in the oven. Oh, the joy it brings! It makes me forget my worries and let go of things. Strange but true!
I have been looking for simple cake recipes and when I found this recipe for Almond cake, I knew I had to try it. The cake was incredible! It may have been the best cake I have ever made. I could have eaten all of it, seriously! It had the perfect texture, the right amount of sweetness and light almond flavor with subtle hints of olive oil and orange flavors.
All the required ingredients were readily available at home, so I did not even have to go out to the supermarket. How cool is that! The original recipe calls for orange juice, I pureed a fresh orange and the result was awesome.
Almond Olive Oil Cake Recipe adapted from serious eats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond powder (almond flour)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cooking salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup plus extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract (optional)
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 orange chopped and pureed in a blender (or 1/2 cup fresh orange juice)
3-4 tablespoons flaked almonds for sprinkling
some icing sugar for dusting
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt to thoroughly combine them and set aside.
Place the eggs, sugar and olive oil in a large mixing bowl, then beat with an electric mixer or whisk. Mix in the extracts and the zest followed by orange juice.
Add the dry ingredients to the bowl and beat until they are thoroughly combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the flaked almonds over the top. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake onto a wire rack and let cool. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Time required: 60 minutes
Yields: One 9" cake
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Bulgur Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bulgur is a quick cooking form of wheat and a middle-eastern staple. It is slowly becoming a staple at my home now. I love the fact that it is easy to cook and nutritious too. Easy, simple and non time-consuming are the key words here! It not only requires less cooking time but also is low on calories. Now, who in the right mind would say no to that? I usually cook it with some vegetables to make a complete one-pot meal. Today I have used it to stuff some colorful bell peppers.
There are different varieties of Bulgur available. I buy mine at the local Turkish stores and they have so many varieties. My personal favorite is the köftelik Bulgur , Turkish name for fine form of bulgur and goes very well in place of rice.
I have been meaning to post this recipe for oven baked stuffed bell peppers for a very long time. I have made it several times for my guests and they have all loved it. Served as an appetizer or a side dish, they sure are a treat to your eyes! Don't they look appetizing? Although I normally use a rice stuffing, I tried to recreate a dish I ate at a Greek restaurant recently.
3 large bell peppers
1 cup Bulgur
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion chopped finely
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
Salt to taste
Handful of finely chopped cilantro and basil
2 tbsp olive oil
Chop the top off the bell peppers. Scoop out and discard the seeds and pith.
In a large pot of boiling water, parboil the bell peppers till slightly tender (about 2-3 mins). Remove and dry on a kitchen towel.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add the chopped onions and stir till translucent. Now add 1 cup of water, cover and bring to a boil.
When water starts boiling, add the bulgur and salt. Give it a good stir, remove the skillet from heat, add the pumpkin seeds, season generously with pepper. Mix well.
Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and basil.
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
Using a spoon, stuff the bell peppers with this mixture. Brush the outside of the bell peppers with olive oil and place them in a baking dish.
Cover the tops with the the chopped off caps. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour or till the peppers have softened.
Serve it as an appetizer as a side dish with some fresh bread.
Preparation time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 1 hour
Yields: 3 large stuffed peppers
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The Philippines at a Glance
Transportation in the Philippines
When you get ready to take the big step of moving to the Philippines, you should make sure to book your airline ticket early on. This is especially true if you plan to move in December. This is the time when many Filipinos come home for Christmas and New Year's celebrations.
The main way to enter the Philippines is via Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), which will welcome you with long lines at the immigration counter. The second busiest (and much nicer) airport of the country is Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu City, which receives flights from Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Fortunately, Cebu Airport emerged from the chaos of Typhoon Haiyan or Yolanda relatively unscathed. The natural disaster in November 2013 destroyed other important airports in the Visayas, especially in Tacloban City, where the airport was rendered unusable for all planes except turboprop craft dedicated to the relief effort.
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) in Davao and Diosdado Mascapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Angeles City both also receive international flights from different Asian countries. Depending on your destination, entering through one of the smaller airports may make more sense and be more convenient for you.
Inter-Island Travel
Travelling by water is the main way of inter-island travel and the backbone of the Philippine's overall transportation system. Virtually any mode of water transportation is available, ranging from high-class, air-conditioned ferries and catamarans to small bangkas or pumpboats. Bangkas are the basis of inter-island transportation in the Philippines. These small wooden boats run on automotive engines. While bangkas lack the luxury provided by ferries and catamarans, they are cheap and widely available.
If you prefer to travel on land, you can use one of the many reliable and cheap bus services, which offer island hopping as well. Departures are frequent; however, drivers sometimes tend to leave early if their bus is full. Alternatively, you can also rent a car and drive yourself. Keep in mind though that traffic is crazy in Manila and in Luzon's central mountains. In other cities and in the countryside, it can be quite a pleasant alternative.
No matter which kind of transportation you choose: for obvious reasons, in the wake of the 2013 natural disaster, you should refrain from travel to the Eastern Visayas until further notice. If you are not working for an aid organization, don't have relatives in the affected areas, e.g. on Leyte or Samar, or have any other pressing reason to go there, it is highly recommended to avoid this.
City Transportation
In most cities, jeepneys, a cross between a jeep and a bus, are the main mode of transportation. They are popular both for local travel and long-distance journeys. Unfortunately, jeepney drivers like to wait until they have enough passengers before they depart. As a result, you may have to wait a while before the jeepney leaves for your desired destination.
Jeepneys travel on set routes for the average price of about 7 pesos. If you choose to travel long distances with a jeepney, try to find out the fare in advance. Other modes of transportation in the cities are light rail (in Manila), tricycles or pedicabs and vans or minibuses.
Pedicabs are very traditional and cost from 5 pesos per trip. This is the price for locals however and may be considerably higher for you as a foreigner. Vans and minibuses are becoming a popular alternative to jeepneys and buses. They are operated privately and cost you at least twice the fare of a jeepney. On the other hand, they are more luxurious than jeepneys and come with air-conditioning.


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JAKARTA — About 50 women in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country, donned miniskirts to protest remarks by the Jakarta city governor who blamed a recent gang rape on the victim's choice of clothing.
Fauzi Bowo called on women Friday not to wear miniskirts when riding on public transport in the capital after a 27-year-old woman was attacked in a public minivan early this month.
Police failed to catch the rapists, but the woman spotted one of the alleged perpetrators two weeks later as he drove the vehicle.
"We are here to express our anger. Instead of giving heavy punishment to the rapists, the governor blamed it on women's dress. This is discrimination," protest coordinator Chika Noya told AFP.
Wearing tank tops and short skirts, the women demonstrated at a main roundabout in the capital, some holding a big banner and posters saying: "Don't tell us how to dress, tell them not to rape" and "My miniskirt is my right."
"Rape is a serious crime against humanity," Noya said, adding that the governor should guarantee women's safety on public transport.
Protester Dhyta Caturani, dressed in a miniskirt and revealing top, said: "The way women dress is not the cause of sexual violence."
Governor Bowo apologised on Saturday for his remarks but that failed to convince demonstrators.
Jakarta police recorded an increase in recorded rape cases with 41 for this year up to September in the city of 12 million, compared to 40 during the whole of 2010.
Caturani said the protest was inspired by the "SlutWalk" phenomenon which began in Toronto in April when hundreds of women and men took to the streets to protest a comment made by a police constable that "women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimised."
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News: Big Sean, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League & Frank Ocean Talk New Batman Flick: "I Liked 'Dark Knight' Over 'The Dark Knight Rises'"
Sunday, Jul 22, 2012 8:42AM
G.O.O.D. Music's Big Sean, the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and Frank Ocean all updated fans on their outings out to see the new Dark Knight Rises flick this weekend and shared mixed reactions.
Detroit-bred rapper Big Sean said Dark Knight Rises' predecessor had an edge over the new flick.
"Jus saw the dark knight rises... It was GOOD," he tweeted July 22nd.
"Me, J Cole, and NO ID was all in the same theatre too w/ our people. good times"
"I liked the Dark Knight over the Dark Knight Rises, but that's cuz of the villain" (Big Sean's Twitter)
Music production team J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League ranked the movie over recent blockbuster superhero flick The Avengers.
"Dark knight rises over everything"
"Dark knight rises > Avengers" (J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League's Twitter)
Frank Ocean shared a similar sentiment and co-signed The Dark Knight Rises.
"I'm in the movies for Dark Knight, can't help but think of the Colorado shooting. Completely coldblooded."
"& Batman was really good." (Frank Ocean's Twitter)
Although its running time is over two hours, the movie has received strong reviews.
From the moment "The Dark Knight Rises" opens, it is visually bold and masterfully paced. Sure it clocks in at Nolan's preferred 2 ½ hour runtime, but the wildly choreographed action set-pieces are punctuated with character revealing pauses. The director and cowriter/brother Jonathan Nolan pay heed to Wayne's wounded emotional arc. And the film is a feat of painstakingly crafted closure. Although Nolan knows that "closure" is a provisional notion. (The Denver Post)
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RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — The House of Delegates approved a revised version of Gov. Bob McDonnell's transportation legislation Tuesday.
The House passed the bill in a vote of 53-46, but stripped two controversial measures that had been part of Governor McDonnell's overall transportation plan.
Lawmakers scrapped the governor's plan to add tolls to I-95. Additionally, the user fee for hybrid car owners was removed. On the other hand, legislators voted to increase the state's sales tax while eliminating the current 17.5 cent gas tax.
House transportation bill has passed 53 to 46. 69 not voting. It eliminates gas tax, hybrid fees, tolls. Increases sales tax—
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McDonnell praised the House's passage of the bill in a news release.
"It is a major step forward towards finally putting in place the long-term transportation funding plan that Virginia has needed for far too long," McDonnell said.
The governor also said the plan would invest $3 billion to the Commonwealth and bring an estimated 20,000 jobs over the next five years.
"This is our chance to finally address this problem and give Virginians the transportation system they need and deserve. This could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity. It is time to act," McDonnell said.
State Delegate Roslyn Tyler, a Democrat, supported the bill because it eliminated tolls on I-95.
"This is a good day," Tyler said.
"By the communities coming together, rallying together and going to town meetings together it shows government does listen," Tyler said.
Of course the bill needs to be approved by the Senate where State Senator Stephen Newman has proposed an amendment that would also eliminate the $100 dollar hybrid user fee as well as tolls on I95 tolls south of Fredericksburg. It would additionally eliminate the $15 dollar vehicle registration fee increase that is in the governor's plan.
The Newman amendment was voted down in the Senate late Tuesday. Which is why opponents of tolls and user fees will still keep fighting.
"We are encouraged by the recent amendment to the House transportation plan to keep tolls off of I-95. Legislators clearly understand the devastating impact that tolling I-95 will have on the Commonwealth. While this is a step in the right direction, we will keep fighting until legislation passes ensuring that I-95 remains toll free," said Dale Bennett, President and CEO of the Virginia Trucking Association.
Mulling over Virginia's transportation needs #bobmcdonnell#transportation http://t.co/2II3DEHQ—
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We are in the chamber as the house debates transportation http://t.co/3YPsRl9C—
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- Hybrid owners protest Va. transportation plan
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The President Proposes a Bipartisan Summit on Health Care
by Charles Lemos, Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 07:28:48 AM EST
President Obama has proposed holding a bipartisan summit on February 25th at the White House in the hopes of restarting the now seemingly sidetracked health care reform packages. The event would be televised presumably on C-Span but perhaps as well by the cable news networks.
The story in the New York Times:
Mr. Obama made the announcement in an interview on CBS during the Super Bowl pre-game show, capitalizing on a vast television audience. He set out a plan that would put Republicans on the spot to offer their own ideas on health care and show whether both sides are willing to work together.
"I want to come back and have a large meeting, Republicans and Democrats, to go through systematically all the best ideas that are out there and move it forward," Mr. Obama said in the interview from the White House Library.
Mr. Obama challenged Republicans to attend the meeting with their plans for lowering the cost of health insurance and expanding coverage to more than 30 million uninsured Americans. Republican leaders said they welcomed the opportunity and called on Democrats to start the debate from scratch, which the president said he would not do.
The move by Mr. Obama comes after weeks in which the administration has appeared uncertain about how to proceed on his top domestic priority since Republicans captured the Senate seat previously held by Senator Edward M. Kennedy. House and Senate Democrats had been increasingly at odds over what the bill should say, how to move ahead tactically and, in some cases, whether to continue at all.
The idea for the bipartisan meeting, set for Feb. 25, was reached in recent weeks, aides said, as part of the White House strategy to intensify its push to engage Congressional Republicans in policy negotiations, share the burden of governing and put more scrutiny on Republican initiatives.
I personally prefer the combative Obama as opposed to the accommodating one so I am not sure what to make of this proposal. It seems that it runs the risk of endlessly extending an already tortuous process.
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Mark Lawrenson was the guest of honour at the sixth and final Five Star Events tournament of the year, held at Frilford Heath.
The television pundit, who managed Oxford United in 1988 after a successful playing career at Liverpool, spoke after dinner and presented the 2012 charity cheque for £10,000 to Oakleigh School.
Paul Smith and Steve Lymer came out on top in the 80-strong field, scoring 46 points.
Simon Alcock and Mark Walker were only one point further back, while Tony Tyrer and Nigel Blanchard claimed third on countback with 43 points.
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Keys to the Palace
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|Week 22 PER
|Jordan Crawford
|With Jimmy out, he completely stepped up. 39 points on 50% shooting against one of the league's best defenses is 1 thing, but it's another to do it as the only offensive option/creator on the court; Miami only had to focus on stopping him and did not succeed. Then, he follows that with a role change to more pure PG against the Cavs and commands the offense while putting up a triple-double. And what about 'the play' against Cleveland where he blocks Baron Davis' shot, pulls a beautiful spin move in the open court, and then passes backwards between the legs to Dray for a dunk. And this is me gushing......Jordan did need 25 shots for his 25 points against the Jazz (mainly due to only going 1-for-10 from deep, and 20 shots for 23 points against Charlotte, and didn't suddenly stop taking ill-advised shots, but that's about all the negatives. Awesome week, nuff said.
|Othyus Jeffers
|I thought he was excellent in 3 games this week, and was justifiably rewarded with a start against the Cavs. His defensive energy pressuring all over the court should be a model for others. If you caught his postgame interview after the Cavs game, he said, "I'm not doing nothing that I'm not supposed to be doing. I'm supposed to be working this hard. I'm trying to make it here. I'm supposed to be doing this. The little things that other people don't want to do, I should doing this. So I don't look as if I'm different from anyone else on the team, I should be doing it." Which is basically him saying, 'Crown me king of the fan favorites.' The Bobcats was not good though, he had serious problems staying with Matt Carroll on the defensive end. Even so, methinks he is thisclose to locking down a roster spot for next season.
|Andray Blatche
|Nitpick all you want, but he was superb against the Cavs. JC had a great game, but we won because of the dominance in the paint, and Blatche spearheaded that effort. Sure, it took 32 shots to get 36 points, but those 36 were almost 1/3 of our output. Most importantly, the record amount of offensive rebounds belied an energy that we seem to never get from him.The Miami game was okay, but I can give him a pass as his first game back from almost a month out of action and he had another great effort against the Bobcats with 25 and 17. More of this please.
Guest Passes
|JaVale McGee
|Another great game against a Cavs team with no size, a very good one against the Bobcats, and then 2 meh ones. Whereas the Cavs played to his strengths, I thought the Heat were a bad matchup. It was probably their strategy, but Miami went small by putting Bosh at center, which pulled JaVale away from the basket and effectively negated him as an inside presence and shot blocker - those back-to-back blocks on Wade and Bosh aside. Offensively, his best asset is quickness against big guys, but that is not an advantage against a PF. Going forward, he and/or the team need to find ways to impact the game when teams go small. The other big thing I want to note is his defending Jimmy against Big Z. it looked like he was close to doing something stupid, but the commitment to the team and nasty streak have been 2 items that have been sorely lacking this season from the team as a whole.
|Maurice Evans
|The numbers were that of someone who should be locked out, but he showed terrific value beyond the boxscore. Phil Chenier noted before the Cavs game that Mo will grab Jimmy and JC after huddles to give pointers and ensure they understand the play. I also loved that he jumped in to calm Jimmy once the fracas with the Heat escalated. He could easily have decided he didn't want to be here, a la Mike Bibby, or gotten lazy on a bad team a la Baron Davis, but he has become a leader and great example. He really seems to make the most of what he has.
|John Wall
|Jimmy basically only played 2 games this week, but he was the primary reason we won that game against the Jazz. Broken down though, he really had an outstanding 1st half, and an okay to not good 2nd half. There have been stretches after his teammates can't buy a bucket where he seems to decide that the team's best offensive option is him going to the basket to score. That 1st half seemed very much like those stretches, except he made that decision about 2 possessions into the game and made the layups look easy before putting in something like a 1-for-9 2nd half. That performance coupled with a so-so one against the Bobcats (5 assists and 6 turnovers) may have been worthy of a Key, but the punch definitely relegated him to Guest Pass. I like the fire, but he has to control his emotions better and realize his importance to the team. It is hard not to think that having Wall in that game pushes the Wizards to a win (that, and some reasonable officiating).
Locked Out
|Yi Jianlian
|The minutes were consistent, but his production slipped this week. Overall, I have liked seeing him play like a more traditional big man, but I just don't see the upside with him. Even if it is an odd fit in certain lineups, I would like to see Seraphin take some of his playing time.
|Cartier Martin
|Another meh week for him. He is shooting 39% from deep this year, but not providing enough anywhere else to make me think he will make this team next year. This team definitely needs offense, but clearly Mo Evans provides more while shooting only 6% worse from long range.
|Kevin Seraphin
|The minutes have been hard to come by recently, and I am disappointed that he couldn't get in on the paint party against the Cavs (mostly because his teammates were playing so well). He averaged a foul every 5 minutes this week, which is also still a problem. I would really like to see him get more consistent minutes these next 6 games.
NOTE: Josh Howard, Rashard Lewis, Nick Young, Trevor Booker, Hamady Ndiaye, and Mustafa Shakur were left off this week's Keys to the Palace because they did not receive enough playing time for a fair evaluation.


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Georgia's Russ Abbott gives us a peek at his portfolio in this cover story.
The gorgeous Mary-Leigh is this issue's cover girl.
It started off with just the praying mantis. Always thought they were so cool looking. Then I learned that when the female has "had enough", she bites the males head off and eats him. I have felt like doing that… [ read more ]
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- AVA Walking Events in West Virginia: Non-competitive walks open to everyone, sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
- Active.com West Virginia Walks: Includes races, charity events and fun walks.
- Runner's World West Virginia Events: Check the listed runs to see if they accept walkers.
- Racewalking Events: Competitive racewalking events requiring racewalk technique, courtesy of Racewalking.org.
West Virginia Walking Trails and Routes
- Year-Round and Seasonal West Virginia Walks: Walking routes of three to seven miles you can enjoy any time. Pick up a map at the start point listed for the walks. Routes are sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association.
- West Virginia Walks at MapMyWalk.com: Browse routes submitted by other walkers, or draw your own walking route.
- West Virginia Hiking: GORP lists hiking locations throughout West Virginia.
West Virginia Walking and Hiking Clubs
- West Virginia Walking Clubs of the American Volkssport Association: Clubs that host walks open to the public.
- West Virginia Racewalking Clubs: Clubs dedicated to competitive racewalking and Olympic racewalking technique.
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It will be posting it on the main page of PrideofDetroit.com soon. Here is the link to the show:
We talk about Ndamukong Sug, Jim Schwartz mic'd up, Calvin Johnson's future with the Lions, scouting reports, injury reports and more. We also welcome you guys for chiming in with thought about the Lions and predictions also. We mention several of you by name.


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Journal of fashion, culture and fine arts, launched in 1876 by the Butterick Pattern Company ...
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Farmers and Other Outdoorsmen
Men and a woman filling their pails with water at a spring on their camp in Dawson, Yukon 1900, Photo © CMC
The majority of people in Canada worked hard on the land, or laboured in factories and as domestics. As such, their clothing had to be both practical and protective. Clothing worn by working men such as farmers, lumberjacks and fishermen was comfortable and sturdy, while also providing protection from the extreme Canadian cold and rain and remaining breathable in the summer heat.
Men's clothing in rural areas was often knitted or sewn at home by the skilled women of the family, using durable homespun yarns or handwoven fabrics. Especially during hard times, even modest scraps were reused, and the most threadbare garments were often repaired until they became little more than a collection of patches. For example, a pair of combinations or long underwear, made in Newfoundland, was created with an old sweater attached to the top.
Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Hawn, weavers, standing in front of their house in Newington, Ontario Aug. 1918, Photo © CMC
Shawls were valuable garments worn by working men. They were very long, and could easily be wrapped around the body while walking or riding. One from the McMaster family of Dunvegan, Glengarry County, Ontario, has an intricate red, black and white tweed-like weave, demonstrating the fine craftsmanship that went into hardworking clothing.
For those living in rural communities, more formal dress was required for church or other community occasions. In 1898, Madame Jovite Limoges of Pointe-Calumet (Deux-Montagnes), Quebec, and her niece, Hélène Limoges, made a three-piece suit out of homespun purebred Leicester sheep's wool that came from the family farm. Madame Limoges wove the rich brown, red and yellow dyed wool cloth, and Hélène did the sewing. Monsieur Jovite Limoges proudly wore this suit for special occasions.


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Chicago Blackhawks: The Perfect Remedy To Their Goalie Problems
Corey Crawford has struggled lately, and Ray Emery is only signed to a one-year deal. If the Blackhawks continue having problems between the pipes, what should they do moving forward? Perhaps they should take a page out of Doug Wilson's … Continue reading
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Hopkins District
Cub Scout Day Camp 2009
What: Cub Scout Day Camp is an outdoor adventure. It is crafts, sports, nature and scout skills, but most of all, Day Camp is FUN! This year�s theme is Cubs in Space.
Who: Any registered Cub Scout who is entering the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade and their parents/guardians.
When: June 22nd to 26th, 2009 from 8:45am to 3:20pm daily. Camp begins at 9:00am sharp!
Where: Clifton Park � 2701 St Lo Drive; Baltimore, MD 21213
Cost: The cost for this BSA Day Camp includes a Cub Scout Day Camp shirt, a patch, a hat, crafts, equipment, sports, nature activities; a planned Cub Scout Day Camp program with BSA certified Camp and Program Directors, special Wednesday Family Night, and lots of other FUN activities. Because of the camp site and program features, the camp size will be limited. Please register by filling out the appropriate forms COMPLETELY and deliver them with ONE CHECK for the entire family, made payable to BSA/BAC, attached to the (required) Hopkins District Family Tally Sheet to your PACK. Please check with your pack as to their deadline for receiving all paperwork. Packs must turn in all applications belonging to a pack in a single group during May Roundtable on May 12th at Immanuel Lutheran Church � 5701 Loch Raven Blvd; Baltimore, MD 21239 (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
Fees are detailed on the attached Cub Scout Application Form. NO REFUNDS SHALL BE MADE.
Volunteers: In order to run this camp and keep the boys safe, adult volunteers are a must! Please consider volunteering to help us provide the best program for the Cub Scouts. Not only will this save you money on the program, it will also assure that we meet the BSA requirement of two-deep leadership.
To make sure that there are enough volunteers to keep the boys safe, it is necessary to implement volunteer quotas. Therefore, there is a mandatory volunteer quota needed from each pack participating in camp. For every 4th Cub Scout or Webelos registered for camp, the Pack will have to provide a minimum of ONE 5-DAY adult volunteer for that week of camp. That volunteer can be a Station Volunteer or Den Volunteer. For example, your Pack sends up to 3 boys, there is no mandatory volunteer needed. At boy 4, a minimum of ONE 5-DAY volunteer is needed. Boys 5 through 7 can attend without any additional MANDATORY volunteers. At the 8th boy, a 2nd volunteer is required, etc. To prevent shortages in 5-day volunteers, no shared leadership is offered this year. Parents may split the week as volunteers but will be classified as one 3-day volunteer and one 2-day visitor with the discount based on the 3-day volunteer.
Adult volunteers are classified into one of the following categories:
� Administration � These are the camp directors, program directors, facilities manager, cubmaster, nurse, secretary and crew chief. Must be a 5-day volunteer.
� Station Volunteers � These are the adults that manage and run the individual stations at camp (Adventure, Slingshots, Science, Arts and Crafts, etc�) The Camp Directors will choose a Station Director for each station. Must be a 5-day volunteer.
� Squad Leaders � These are the designated adults in charge of each squad of 8-10 boys. There is one squad leader for each squad. Two squads rotate with each other at all times. Must be a 5-day volunteer. NO shared leadership between parents.
� Den Walkers � These are the helpers for the Squad Leaders. They will assist the Squad Leaders in any way needed. May be a 3, 4, or 5-day volunteer.
� Visitors- All other volunteers are classified as visitors. Must sign in at the Administration Desk upon arrival at camp. May be a 1 or 2-day volunteer.
� The following table specifies the requirements for each of the volunteer categories:
BSA Registration Required
Youth Protection Training Required
Station Volunteer
Squad Leader
Den Walker
If you wish to volunteer for any of the categories where BSA Registration is required, please make sure you are registered with your Pack or Troop. See your Cubmaster or Committee Chair if you are not sure. (If you receive the Scouting Magazine every other month, then you are registered.) If you are not registered, you must get registered in a Pack or Troop position by May 30th, 2009.
Please complete the attached Adult Application Form in its entirety including the Medical Form and attach copies of BSA registration cards, youth protection certification cards, and medical certification cards, where applicable. These are standards required to pass camp inspection, so your assistance is appreciated.
Training will be provided for all 3, 4, and 5-day volunteers. Ideally, Cub Scout slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Volunteering does not ensure your Scout a slot, but when space is limited, priority will be given to Scouts with 5-day volunteers. All 3, 4, and 5-day volunteers will be given a shirt and hat to identify them to the Scouts as leaders. Squad Leaders are to report at 8:30am to their designated area each morning to handle the sign-in process. Station Volunteers and Administration personnel are to report to their assigned station at 8:30am and prepare for the start of camp. All other volunteers are to report to the Main Field for opening ceremonies. Any adult volunteering less than 3 days is considered a VISITOR and must sign in at the administrative desk and wear a special ID.
All 3, 4, and 5-day volunteers will be required to attend a MANDATORY training session. The training date is:
Tuesday, June 16th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Scout Office (Dinner will be served!)
A trained Day Camp leader is a happy Day Camp leader. Please mark this date on your calendar.
Youth Protection Training can be found online at www.baltimorebsa.org at the Training Link.
Youth Crew: All youth over 14 years of age and all registered Boy Scouts will be classified as a member of our Youth Crew and will be assigned to a Station as determined by the Youth Crew Chief according to the needs of the camp.
Medical: The attached Medical Form is required for every Adult volunteer, Cub Scout, and Youth Crew application.
Notes: All scouts attending camp MUST be registered with your Pack. This will be verified by council. There are no provisions for child care after 3:20pm., so please sign-out and pick-up your child promptly by this time. The Camp Directors cannot leave until all Scouts are signed out after the Closing Program. To avoid abuse of the pick-up time, the camp charges for pick-ups past Camp hours. The LATE PICK-UP POLICY is as follows: if a Scout is not signed out and picked up by 3:30pm, there will be a $10.00 charge for every 10 minute increment the parent or designated pick-up person is late (the 1st charge occurring at 3:30pm; i.e. 3:30=$10, 3:40=$20, etc�). The payment must be made by cash or check made payable to BSA/BAC at the time of the late pick-up.
Processing: If your camp application is incomplete, i.e. not submitted with the REQUIRED tally sheet, missing medical forms, or missing information on the forms, we will contact the Pack to track down the missing information. Please send completed applications in order to expedite registration for your Scout. ONE check per family should be submitted attached to the Family Tally Sheet. This year the Baltimore Area Council is requiring us to submit all checks with this form so that they may verify that all Scouts and Leaders (as applicable) are registered. Applications should be submitted to your Pack for submission on the Hopkins District Turn-in Dates. Including the Family Tally Sheet, attach the forms in the following order:
� Family Tally Sheet (totaled with one check attached)
� Cub Scout Application Form(s) (with completed Medical Forms)
� Adult Application Form(s) (with completed Medical Forms)
� Youth Crew Application Form(s) (with completed Medical Forms)
If you have any questions and your Cubmaster or Committee Chair cannot answer them, please feel free to contact the Day Camp Program Director � Nadine Finigan via email at firstname.lastname@example.com. We will respond as soon as possible.


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It appears as though no decision on the Grizzlies' head coaching vacancy will come any earlier than Monday, as they have scheduled an interview with former Denver Nuggets' coach George Karl.
Grizzlies scheduled to formally interview ex - Nuggets coach George Karl on Monday, source tells Y! Sports.— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) June 13, 2013
In similar news, Doc Rivers and the LA Clippers apparently have mutual interest in each other.
RT @espnnba: Sources: Doc Rivers, Clippers have mutual interest (via @espnsteinline and @ramonashelburne): es.pn/12JAMdY— Chris Vernon (@ChrisVernonShow) June 13, 2013
And a host of teams continue to show interest in our dearly departed Lionel Hollins.
RT @spearsnbayahoo: Yahoo! Sports story: @denvernuggets head coach search now focused on two candidates. yhoo.it/196HmtS— Grizzly Bear Blues (@sbnGrizzlies) June 13, 2013


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text: Everybody, you have to go out and buy this CD. It is awesome. Korn sounds awesome, although I don't really like the Shot Liver Medley. "Freak On A Leash" and "Got the Life" sounded awesome. Orgy sounds great, and Rammstein really sounds good with "Du Hast." If you are into rap a little, Ice Cube sounded really great. I'm not that into rap, but he had great songs on it. Limp Bizkit had a really good version of House of Pain's "Jump Around," it was a heavy metal version and sounded really good along with "Faith." If you liked any of the bands original albums, I would DEFINETELY pick this up. It was great. I can't wait to see the video.


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We're down to the last few days before pitchers and catchers officially report to St. Lucie so naturally it's time for the Mets to start trending on Twitter. Daily. Seriously.
David Wright was talking to the media yesterday, and the topic of his contract came up. Much like the speculation surrounding Jose Reyes last season I'm sure this won't be ending until the July 31st trade deadline passes (and maybe not even then).
Mike Baxter may not be on the 40 man roster anymore, but he's still excited to be a Met. While it may have quite a bit to do with growing up locally, I'd imagine the less than imposing Jason Bay being penciled in as a regular starter with an impending vest of doom probably doesn't hurt his belief that he could contribute here. Hopefully he does.
Dillon Gee is just so ordinary, or at least he was. Now he's got some interesting facial hair to at least distinguish himself from the rest of the back of the rotation fodder.
The New Yorker has a little piece up about the Mets. If nothing else, it does a nice job of recapping some of the funnier Mets one liners of the offseason.
Toby Hyde continued his top prospects list with #15 Aderlin Rodriguez. Hopefully we see a little more contact from Rodriguez this season, if we do he could skyrocket up the prospect rankings.
Around the majors:
FanGraphs took a look at park factors and ERA estimators, and for those of you into that sort of thing it's certainly worth a read. Those of you who enjoyed that will likely be involved in more saber oriented fantasy leagues, and if that's the case you should probably check out this article over at BtB.
It looks like Bud Selig will be handing out a spanking (of sorts) to the Orioles for their pursuit of Korean prospect Seong-Min Kim. Kim will reportedly have his contract with the club voided and there is no word of yet about any additional penalties which the Orioles could be facing.
Cuban prospect Jorge Soler has been making the rounds and visiting teams recently. While he visited the Jays recently, the Yankees and Phillies still seem to be the two teams most heavily connected to the young Cuban.
Finally for today, FanGraphs takes a look at some players who are out of options and might be available in the next few weeks. The Mets will probably be on the lookout for outfielders in this mold as opening day approaches, so it's definitely worth keeping an eye on.


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Derived from the Greek words pais, meaning child, and iatros, which means doctor or healer, a pediatrician is a medical professional who specializes in providing medical care to children. Although there are surviving manuscripts devoted to pediatrics from earlier times, it was not until the middle of the 19th century that it was recognized and developed as a new medical specialty. Known for his many contributions to the field, Abraham Jacobi is considered as the father of pediatrics. He was born in Germany where he received his medical training, but later went to the United States to practice. It was there that he opened the first children's clinic in New York.
Providing physical, mental and emotional care for their patients, pediatricians are concerned with the health of infants, children and teenagers. They perform diagnostic tests to obtain information of the patient's medical condition and administer treatments, therapies, medications and vaccinations to treat illness, disorders or injuries. They also treat those who are suffering from minor injuries, acute and chronic health problems, and physiological and psychological growth and development concerns.
Pediatricians counsel and guide patients and their parents or guardians concerning diet, hygiene and disease prevention. The field of pediatrics is a collaborative specialty - primary care pediatricians may refer patients to a medical specialist if they manifest symptoms of a serious medical condition, in order to efficiently address the issue. Pediatrics is a very broad field, encompassing general practice to children's oncology, hence the need for collaborative effort among medical professionals.
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The training for a pediatrician takes approximately 11 years after completing high school, depending on the university and jurisdiction and the degree of specialization required, as they vary considerably across the world.
Typically, after high school, students will need four years of undergraduate courses in a college or university, majoring in biology or another science-related major. The course major need not necessarily be science-related, so long as the pre-med course requirements such as calculus, organic chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemistry and physics are completed. There is also a medical college admission test to pass along with a certain level of school grades to be attained in order to qualify and get accepted by a medical school.
Four more years will be required working towards a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree. However, a few schools offer combined undergraduate and medical school programs that last six rather than the customary eight years. The first two years of medical school mainly consist of classroom and laboratory learning, while the last two years involve first-hand clinical experience under the supervision and guidance of licensed professionals. After medical school, the next step would be to complete a one-year pediatric internship, which includes hands-on training and experience in baby care.
After a successful internship, students are required to take a two-year residency program to obtain further knowledge and experience in the field. Once this phase is completed, they are now ready to take the general pediatrics certification program which is necessary for obtaining a license. After getting board certified, they can commence their work as a licensed pediatrician.
Most pediatricians at this stage choose to continue their education in pediatric subspecialties such as adolescent medicine, developmental disorders, gastroenterology, infectious disease, nephrology, oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, etc.
Pediatricians can work in a number of environments, such as hospitals, private practice offices, health maintenance organizations, community health centers, public health clinics, schools, or the military and government. They are less likely to enter solo practice and more likely to work as salaried employees of group medical practices.
In a typical setting, pediatricians enjoy a pleasant working environment as they are generally assigned to offices and examination rooms most amenable to children. That means offices and rooms lined up with children's books, toys and activities to occupy children during waiting periods and distract them when undergoing painful procedures. Working with children has its drawbacks, however. They can be unruly patients, often restless and sometimes hysterical and frightened by doctors and medical procedures. The utmost patience must be exercised when dealing with children, which is where pediatrics training is invaluable.


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JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - David Moore and Ben Hubbard run a small software development company in the Capital City. They do software development with Google Earth.
Moore said Wednesday Navigus has been in business for about two years and pride their work on innovation and creativity, but for the two years they've been in operation, they admitted that the lack of health coverage for their employees is a downside.
"We haven't offered health insurance for any of our employees," said Navigus President David Moore.
Vice President Ben Hubbard agreed. "It's something we want to do, but if we did it now, we would go bankrupt," he said.
Dr. Lurlene Irvin, director of the Small Business Development Center in Jackson, said many of the center's clients deal with similar circumstances.
"Health care is certainly one of the major expenses that is one of the first ones to leave, so they tend not to fund health insurance for that reason," said Dr. Irvin.
But after President Barack Obama signed the health care overhaul into law, consumer reports show over 34-thousand small Mississippi businesses could be eligible for a tax credit.
Businesses would have to employ fewer than 25 people whose average wages are below 50-thousand dollars.
Dr. Irvin said the steps for small businesses to receive this credit are about as simple as going shopping.
"It's almost as simple as having a cart full of tax credits and deductions, and you get to the IRS window, and Obama hands you a coupon for 25-percent off. It's almost that easy," she said.
Moore said would now like to help his employees get a piece of these benefits. "I didn't know about the tax credit until today, and it sounds like a great thing."
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Iran's judiciary has issued an arrest warrant for the son of senior cleric and former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, according to Iran's semiofficial Fars News Agency.
This week two of Iran's most well-known clerics, Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani and Grand Ayatollah Mousavi Ardebili, who served as head of Iran's judiciary system under Ayatollah Khomeini's administration, have visited with the country's supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
CNN's Ivan Watson analyzes the latest protest videos apparently coming out of Iran.
Mir Hossein Moussavi, the Iranian opposition leader and symbol of anti-government fervor, lashed out against Iranian authorities on Tuesday, saying remnants of the "tyranny" and "dictatorship" that prevailed under the toppled Shah of Iran's regime persist today.
Troubling news of kidnapping, rape, torture, and murder is flooding out of Iran.
There was a smile, a quick wave hello, a brief chat. Yet, despite the exchange of pleasantries, the simmering tensions between Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and one of the nation's most powerful clerics became quickly evident at a major ceremony in Tehran on Monday.
Iran's influential parliament speaker dismissed allegations that post-election detainees were raped while in custody, calling the claims by an opposition leader "sheer lies," state-run media reported Wednesday.
Iran's influential parliament speaker has called for an investigation into allegations that post-election detainees were raped while in custody, state-run media said.
A former Iranian presidential candidate is calling on one of the Islamic republic's most powerful clerics to approve a special committee to investigate alleged mistreatment of detainees arrested in the aftermath of the disputed presidential elections.
Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi and reformist former President Mohammad Khatami on Sunday blasted the trials of people arrested in post-election demonstrations.
Iran's reformist former President Mohammad Khatami Sunday blasted the trials of people arrested in demonstrations as an "insult" to Iran and Islam.
Iran's supreme leader warned the political opposition Monday not to "direct the society toward insecurity."
One of Iran's most powerful clerics, Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, called Friday for the release of people arrested after last month's disputed presidential election.
After weeks of silence, leading reformist cleric Ayatollah Rafsanjani takes to the podium during Friday prayers in Iran.
Iranians worried about their loved ones detained in the protests that followed the presidential election got the ear of a former president, who wants the detainees released, an Iranian reformist party newspaper reported on Thursday.
After more than two weeks of silence amid Iran's violent election fallout, former President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani -- a key Iranian cleric -- emerged Sunday to call out "suspicious sources" who are creating a rift between the public and the Islamic government.
A group of clerics taking part in an anti-government protest represents a blatant act of defiance.
CNN's Ivan Watson looks at one man behind the powers in Iran: Hashemi Rafsanjani.
He's a key Iranian politician whose name is on the lips of opponents, supporters and experts alike in the bloody aftermath of the Iran's presidential elections.
Members of Iran's influential National Security Council have told opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi that his repeated demands for the annulment of the June 12 election results are "illogical and unethical," state media reported.
A witness describes beatings at a new protest under way in downtown Tehran.
Despite his threats of "consequences" and the subsequent beatings and shooting deaths by government agents, the open protests on Iran's streets by hundreds of thousands of people have dented the shield of invincibility of Iran's Supreme religious Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, say sources in Iran.
Iran stands at a crossroads between the opposition movement and the Islamic regime, which has cracked down on protesters who dispute the election results that gave President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad a second term.
The effectiveness with which Iran's security forces have dealt with the worst outbreak of political violence since the 1979 Islamic revolution illustrates the scale of the challenge faced by the Green Revolution's supporters in changing the way the country is governed.
A young Iranian woman named Neda is gunned down in one of the most iconic images of the last week. Another walks down the street, defiantly showing off her hair and body in a revealing dress. And still another woman says she's not scared of paramilitary forces -- no matter how many times she gets beaten.
CNN's Ivan Watson talks to a 19 year old woman in Iran about the clashes with government forces.
Iran stepped up allegations Monday against the West of "meddling" in its disputed presidential election even as its election authority reportedly acknowledged that the number of ballots cast in dozens of cities exceeded the number of eligible voters in those areas.
CNN's Reza Sayah reports that protesters have engaged in a new silent strategy, and it's working.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was once a student revolutionary himself, perhaps not much different from the thousands of protesters who this week have taken to the streets in Iran.
There are signs that the ongoing protests against last week's presidential election results may be starting to divide Iran's conservative leadership.
Some Iranian-Americans, watching the post-election unrest in Iran, say the tug-of-war between the people and their hardline government has come to a head after three decades.
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad further fueled the unprecedented drama in Iranian politics ahead of Friday's national elections, giving a fiery response Wednesday to harsh criticism from one of the country's top politicians and other critics.
The sidewalks of Iran's capital are jammed with political rallies, just days before the Islamic republic decides on its next president.
In an unprecedented move in Iranian politics, a reformist presidential candidate accused President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of tainting the country's image by questioning the Holocaust and by wielding a reckless leadership style.
It's a first for Iran: a series of debates televised live ahead of the upcoming presidential elections next week. And Wednesday's was one to remember.
A former Iranian president warned the West on Friday that its support for Israel would backfire
A big turnout and conservative win may be good news for Ahmadinejad, but all was not lost for moderates
CNN's Brent Sadler reports on the troubling war rhetoric playing out on the streets of Beirut, Lebanon.
University students shouted 'dictator' as Iran's president spoke on opening day of classes. CNN's Zain Verjee reports.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad confirmed Tuesday that his country has successfully produced low-grade enriched uranium at a level sufficient to power nuclear plants.
The band jams in a tiny room atop a Tehran building, their music full of heartbreak, their mood subdued. There is no audience, as rock 'n' roll is banned here and on the streets below.
Hard-liner is not a nice word, even for hard-liners. So, immediately after his stunning landslide last week, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared that as Iran's new President, he would not be shutting Iran off from the rest of the world or curtailing the Internet or taking the country back to the 9th century.
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Sunday called Iran's presidential election invalid and the winner "no friend of democracy."
Iran's President-elect Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has vowed to pursue a peaceful nuclear program and said Iran does not need the United States to make progress.
An official with Iran's Interior Ministry has accused Iran's Guardian Council of election fraud in the presidential runoff vote and said he was arrested when he objected to voting irregularities, Iran's official news agency reported.
In his first public statement since his landslide victory, Iran's President-elect Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said he wants to create a "modern, advanced and Islamic" role model for the world.
Tehran Mayor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad -- a hard-line conservative who has said Iran should embrace the principles of the 1979 Islamic Revolution -- was declared the winner of Iran's presidential election early Saturday, garnering about 62 percent of the votes, the Interior Ministry said.
Polling stations closed late Friday in Iran's presidential runoff between a moderate conservative former president and Tehran's hard-line conservative mayor.
Polls for Iran's tightly contested presidential election closed Friday at 11 p.m. (2:30 ET), but individuals still waiting in line were being allowed to vote, officials said.
Candidates in Iran's presidential election have ended their campaigning ahead of Friday's closely contested vote, with moderate cleric and former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani appearing to lead the race.
Former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani -- now seeking another term as the Islamic republic's elected leader -- said Tuesday the United States has been hostile toward his country for more than 30 years.
Did Iran benefit most from Bush's Middle East Policy?
Palestinians and friends of their cause in the Arab world and around the globe have marked Yasser Arafat's burial and expressed support for the struggle he led.
Iran's missiles can now hit targets as far away as 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles), a senior figure has been quoted as saying.
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It has become official, Rob Ryan is our new DC of the Dallas Cowboys. A big step for the franchise was hiring a respectable and knowledgeable candidate. This week in Crack Hits I will discuss why this hiring may be one of the biggest coaching hirings in the recent history of the Dallas Cowboys. We will also discuss the usual draft tidbits some have come to love and look forward to. I also want to touch on Jerry Jones and why this franchise is taking the right road. "It's not what road you take, it's how you take it", I was once told the morning before work by my supervisor. Funny how I remember that quote, even though I felt it was directed at me, I ignored the quote for sometime.
Much like Jerry I am a proud and a big persona, it's just part of my wiring in my DNA I guess. I obviously do not have the net worth and business success of Jerry Jones, but in ways I feel much like Mr. Jones. Do you know what my worst sin is? It's pride, pride is a sin that can be your best and worst enemy. Jerry takes pride in anything he does, but the Dallas Cowboys are much more than a job to him, it is his manhood and love. I myself am a very prideful person, and sometimes that's considered as arrogance. Arrogant? Yeah maybe, but every great and successful person is arrogant on some level. I call it more of a swagger one's self carries with him throughout life. Where Jerry gained his swagger - or maybe it's again wired into him - I am not sure of. Jerry has made a lot of bad decisions, but doesn't everyone make bad decisions in life? I know I have made my fair share of bad choices. You know when someone says they wouldn't trade those bad decisions back because those faults are what made that man? To me that is complete and utter nonsense.
Jerry deep down in his core knows he has made bad decisions. I believe he would take back the Roy Williams trade in a heartbeat if he knew Miles Austin would become what he is today. I believe that Jerry would love to have the draft picks back from that trade. I believeJerry would have never hired Wade Phillips back in 2007 as the head coach, if he knew what Jason Garrett would become. I believe Jerry would love to re-do the whole 2009 draft minus Victor Butler and John Phillips. We all make bad decisions and what is the key to these decisions is they have an effect on more than one event. Every action butterflies into another event, not all things are derived from prior events, but a lot of times events and decisions that have taken place coincide with each other.
The road Jerry took to where we are now has had its ups and downs. He knows the importance of a decision and how that decision could have an impact on the outcome of another event. Every great man realizes the importance and counter effect one decision could have, but I think back to this quote I heard. "It's not what road you take, it's how you take it". Jerry is having flashbacks to right before he hired Bill Parcells and took a step back from having his hand in everything. He trusted Bill Parcells to take this franchise back to relevance, which Parcells did. Flash forward to 2011 and Jerry is on that road again, the road to redemption. He is letting Jason Garrett take some control in the organization. This is because Jerry trusts Jason Garrett and is one of the reasons why hiring Garrett was a good decision. Jerry knows exactly what he is getting with Jason Garrett. In the selection of the coaching staff Jerry of course has his say, but Garrett has his as well. If this were a couple of years ago, Jerry simply would have made the decision as the boss and everyone else can fall in line, but its different this time. Allowing Garrett to choose the coaches he is comfortable with and bring a level of excellence to the franchise. These decisions will affect other events, and making the right decision the first time is vital to achieving success.
Deep down is a man with sorrow for the decisions he has made that have harmed the Dallas Cowboys, and their fans. As fans of this team we expect so much, we expect greatness. Because frankly that's what most of us only know, a level of greatness. I remember the 90's, for I am an 80's baby. For some of you older guys out there it's the 60's and 70's, but what do both eras have in common? Great coaching and great players. Jerry is attempting to atone for his mistakes here guys, I think a lot of times we are too hard on Jerry Jones. I am not apologizing for him, he has done that publicly to the fanbase. Jerry spends his life involved with this team, for how many times has this man sacrificed everything in life to give everything he can to the Dallas Cowboys? I am not saying feel sorry for Jerry Jones, but feel for the man. Yes I am not going to lose sleep because Mr Jones has made bad decisions, yes he has endless money, but he is devoted to this franchise. There are a few owners in the NFL that you might trade for Jerry Jones, but Jerry I know every day, every night he is attempting to give us the best chance to win. I say let's move forward, let's attempt to move on from the past. I say 2011 is a fresh clean slate for Jerry and the Dallas Cowboys. How we fill out the rest of the coaching staff, handle free agency, and handle the draft are all vital to the success of this franchise, just take the right road this time.
The hiring of Rob Ryan was shocking to me, to be bluntly honest. I never thought Rob Ryan was even going to be a DC again, I truly believed he was on the road to becoming a head coach. Rob Ryan brings an attitude and personality the Cowboys have lacked for some time on the defense. Too many times did I feel our defense had taken on the personality of Wade Phillips, which was soft, confused, and would much rather be your friend than be your enemy. Not everyone is going to love Rob Ryan and anoint him the savior yet, but he is about as close as it gets to getting the savior to the defensive problems this team has had. Dom Capers would have been my first choice, but with him being entrenched in Green Bay, its not even remotely close to possible. After Capers I thought to myself, Rob Ryan, wow imagine that happening. I never gave it much though because I really honestly believed Rob Ryan would not come to Dallas, because he had the opportunity to get a head coaching job.
So in come the reports of Rob Ryan interviewing in Valley Ranch for the DC position. I was floored with joy, but being a person who prepares for the worst at all times, I had to temper my joy. I have seen the Cowboys be too passive and not aggressive in jumping on an opportunity. I watched 2 other DC candidates walk out of Dallas and take jobs elsewhere through this whole process. I told everyone, "Do not let Rob Ryan leave that complex without an agreement in place, otherwise we are going to lose a great shot at a great defensive mind". Jerry, most likely urged on by Jason Garrett, agrees and offers Ryan the job and the contract is being worked out. Great news and a great start to building a team again. We are not in classic rebuild mode for we have a lot of serious talent, but the coaching staff is an area that needs to be overhauled and rebuilt, and we are on the right road to redemption.
A lot of people will say look at Rob Ryan's stats and this and that. Well people, I hate to break the earth shattering news, but the Cleveland Browns aren't exactly the pinnacle of success. They lack serious talent on both sides of the football. Ryan actually improved the Browns by 9 spots from where they were ranked the year before. You could tell some of his schemes were beginning to work, I saw a game in which the Browns' defense did a fantastic job vs the Saints this year, and that was on the road! Especially some of the work he did with their DL was pretty great work from what I saw. But what I like the most about Ryan's defenses is that they aren't predictable. Wade would just show you what he was going to do, and he never adjusted, not once. Ryan is going to play more zone, which I thought we looked better at. His Cover 2, Cover 3, looks will be nice for our secondary, especially when we bring in some real safeties to play for Rob Ryan. Ryan implements a lot of the type of zone blitzing most of us rave about, and the creativity is going to be a much needed boost to a dull defense. We all saw the success Rex Ryan has had with the Jets, two AFC Championship games in 2 straight years. Ryan has made the Jets into contenders and his defense confused Tom Brady. Rob Ryan comes from the same school, so it looks like we found our DC that can revamp the defense.
Rob Ryan also rubs off on his defense, and I mean the mentality of the defense. Like I mentioned before, I thought Wade's defenses took after him after a while. I saw an uncreative, at times an unmotivated, soft defense. Wade wanted to be your friend, and thats what our defense looked like at times. Rob Ryan is loud and mean, thats what he wants his defenses to be. Maybe he isn't the most politicly correct man, but he knows what makes good teams click. He understands the importance of being physical and having the fundementals down. Sound tackling will be an area I am damn sure the defense learns in training camp. And I don't care if some of the players don't like Jason Garrett, this isn't a damn picknick guys, this is your job. Football isn't a recreation, NFL football is a job and you get paid to do it, so if you don't like your coach because he is hard on you and demands maximum effort, well that is too bad. We don't want weaklings here, we sent the big one to Houston, and y'all can follow him if you want because the Red Rocket and Ryan camp is coming, be prepared.
I truly believe this hiring is vital to the franchise because of the change of culture Garrett is trying to implement here. No longer are players going to roam around and do as they please, because I am sure that when Garrett had to follow the chain of command (and not show up the head coach) it had to have been sickening to watch Wade waddle through life and this team have so much BS go on. I guarantee we don't see a crazy celebration and guys walking back to the sideline like nothing happened, nope, not this time. Rob Ryan is so important to the future of this team because we are establishing a philosophy of what we want to do here. We want this defense to be great, but at the same time physical and nasty. I think all the great defenses have that, and it may take some time to bring in the right players but at least we got the right head coach and the right defensive coordinator.
Rob Ryan is going to have a field day inheriting DeMarcus Ware and Jay Ratliff. Ryan knows the importance of a good disruptive NT. I am not sure, but Ryan has probably never had one of Ratliff's caliber. Ratliff is a special beast in that he is a pass rushing NT, a very rare concept indeed. Ryan usually likes the big spaceater types, so it will be interesting to see how he uses Ratliff in his scheme. Does he move him to DE and get a big NT? Only time will tell, but we know Ryan has to feel good about it. Getting Ware has to be thrilling because Rob Ryan is going to have the best pass rusher in football at his disposal. How he'll utilizes Ware we don't know for sure, but expect Ware to have maybe a career year, in an already amazing career.
The one player to me that is going to have an opportunity to re-establish himself is Anthony Spencer, for he has been the most unknown commodity on the defense, maybe the team. We all saw a dominant forceof nature last season, but in 2010 we saw a sluggish shell of what we saw in the past. How Rob Ryan works with Spencer to me will be the most interesting storyline of the offseason and training camp. Personally, I am about ready to move on from Spencer, seeing the opportunity to snatch up a young and fast OLB this draft. Maybe I have to give Spencer one more year, especially under the guidance of Ryan, but I am not sure I can wait. I am going to have to wait to see how it plays out, but if Spencer doesn't work his ass off and learn some better pass rush techniques, then it will be time to move on. Right now I am positive that Ryan can work Spencer back into the player I always thought Spencer was going to be, a strong pass rusher. If not, then I want to see more Victor Butler because Butler produces with almost no reps and playing time.
In time I am hoping this defense is vastly improved and takes on Ryan's demeanor. No longer do I want to see the secondary with their arms up yelling at each other. I don't know if you noticed that, but the Cowboys defense always looked to be the most confused defense in the NFL, not knowing what the hell to do. Wade always had that confused look on his face, so maybe his defense held the same characteristics. A player Ryan might really love is Orlando Scandrick. Scandrick has the speed and toughness I am sure Ryan will appreciate. Mike Jenkins is a Pro Bowl corner, he has the talent and the talent isn't the question here. The true question is does he have the work ethic and mindset to get back to where he was? He is fast, aggressive, and has the talent to be a top tier corner in the NFL, but the same thing I read on his college scouting report is the same thing bothering him now: the scouts questioned his work ethic and attitude. Time to step up and be a man and leave all that other garbage at the door Mike, I was your biggest fan and I will give you a pass for 2010 but after this it's time. It's time to get back to business and be the 1st round talent you are.
A major area of rebuiliding will be the FS and SS positions. Rob Ryan will not move forward with Alan Ball at FS and Gerald Sensabaugh at SS. I just don't see that happening. Let's take a look at a few guys Ryan might look for and who have some sort of connection to Ryan.
|Michael Huff, FS, Oakland Raiders. Has ties to Rob Ryan when Ryan was Huff's DC in Oakland. Huff is also from Texas, maybe that will sway his decision to join the Cowboys. Huff had only 3 interceptions this year and might never live up to his high draft selection, but we have seen sometimes what a change in scenery will do for one's career. Maybe playing for a contender with a lot of talent and good coaching would motivate Huff. Huff has the speed we want from our FS, and isn't shy of contact. Sometimes labeled as a bust, Huff clearly has the talent to succeed. Maybe reuniting with Rob Ryan and the great state of Texas is exactly what Michael Huff needs.
|Brodney Pool, S, New York Jets. Plays for Rob's brother in New York. Brought in from Cleveland the year before, his future in New York is uncertain. Maybe the Jets draft a S high in the draft or acquire a high end S in free agency. Only had 1 interception this season, but is physical in the run game. Has the fluid hips and decent speed one looks for in a S. Can play FS, but also has the size and strength to move over to the SS spot. Can be good in zone coverage for his quick decision making and football IQ. I really want smart players like a Brodney Pool in my secondary. Might be a bargain signing when it comes time to make some personnel decisions.
|Abram Elam, S, Cleveland Browns. Ryan coached Elam this past season in Cleveland. Not really sure to if the two really have chemistry. But considering how often coaches bring their style of players to another team, I wouldn't rule it out. Elam excels in zone coverage, a staple of Rob Ryan's 3-4 defenses. Has a high wired motor and can cover a lot of ground. Physical and strong in the run game, not shy of contact. Elam was once a Dallas Cowboy who eventually was released. A lot of connections here and for the right price, Elam could be a nice bargain in free agency.
|Eric Wright CB Cleveland Browns. I mentioned Eric Wright last week in Crack Hits. Wright has fallen out of favor in Cleveland, and was demoted from starting cornerback. Wright is coming into free agency possibly at a good time due to the lack of talent at that position this upcoming free agency. Wright is a great cover corner who can run step for step with a WR. Not the best tackler, but isn't afraid and is willing to dish it out and tackle. Wright was a player I liked coming out of college, he has that swagger Mike Jenkins did have last season. Both are very similar players, but I would feel good having a young, talented, cornerback that can come in and play if an injury happens. I also believe Wright could become our starting CB when Terrence Newman deteriorates. We signed another Browns CB in free agency a few years ago in Anthony Henry. Maybe we find the same level of success with Wright.
Draft time is slowly inching closer and closer. I did 2 different styled mock drafts last week, and will be doing some more as the draft slowly approaches - mocks give us hope and keep us sane. A player that again is putting his name into the 9th overall pick consideration is Marcell Dareus. Mocking The Draft has a great breakdown of his Bowl Game against Michigan State. Check it out http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/1/17/1937512/the-prospect-playbook-marcell-dareus-dt-de-alabama. Dareus looks like a perfect fit for us as a left defensive end. I watched the breakdown of his play from the Michigan State game and he was just a beast. A knock is that he looks slow, but he moves awfully well for a man of his size. He is a flat out beast and has some pretty good pass rushing moves. I know we get flashbacks of Marcus Spears, but Dareus might be a really good fit for us at 9th overall if Prince Amukamara is gone. Dareus is definitely a name to watch for when the combine rolls around, he could shoot up the board with a good showing, and in my honest opinion he is going to have a great combine. He has a combination of size, speed, and strength that's going to test well with the combine metrics. Keep an eye out for Marcell Dareus, because I am and you should too.
In the Star-Telegram I read an article about drafting Mark Ingram 9th overall. Galloway mentions how this #22, could become our next #22. Truly when I watch Mark Ingram, I see Emmitt Smith. I don't know why, but I just do. Now I more than anybody understand the significance of this draft, and how OL and S have to be the main priority. But thinking about the possibility of seeing Mark Ingram up there in our backfield, I do begin to buy into that idea. If we sign 2 high class free agent OL, I think taking Ingram would be a great opportunity. Having a top notch RB is rare in the NFL, there aren't simply too many Mark Ingram's in the NFL. This looks like a classic Jerry Jones pick, a shiny toy I know. Having a good, consistent run game does include the OL, but a good RB can make a big difference. All I am saying is that if we solve the OL needs through free agency, why not splurge on a Heisman trophy winner RB?
It is an idea to scout for over the next few months, anything is possible guys, look at how we got Dez Bryant, you just never know what could happen. It is a deep running back draft, but to me Mark Ingram stands out in a class by himself. Not every attribute is taught or coached, some players just have "it" and Ingram has "it". Back in the day Michael Irvin was acquired, then Emmitt Smith. Could Dez Bryant and then the drafting of Mark Ingram have the same outcome?
As always, another great thought out episode of Crack Hits is in the books. I want to thank you for reading, if you got this far. This episode was a little more on the serious and thought provoking side, a side that Crack Hits is beginning to venture into, even though I will still be fun. Next week we will venture back to the humor side, with a Jerry Jones style mock draft, inside the mind of Jerry. It should be real fun, especially for all our BTB readers to enjoy a nice humorous Jerry Jones piece. Please feel free to comment below in the comment section and start up a conversation or leave your thoughts. Any REC or positive comment I thank you for in advance. Peace.


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