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Roadwork roundup
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I quick rundown of this week's planned roadwork includes maintenance work and lane closures at the Falmouth intersection.
The overnight lane closures at the Falmouth intersection started Sunday night.
The work will be done from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays for the next three weeks.
A lane will be closed in each direction so crews can do sewer and utility work for the project at U.S. 1, U.S. 17 and Route 218. The lanes will be reopened at 5 each morning.
Also in Stafford, on Tuesday crews will be striping Route 610 in Garrisonville, so expect delays.
In Spotsylvania, there will be milling and paving work between on Interstate 95 between the Massaponax and State Route 3 exits.
As has been the norm the past several weeks, crews will be doing maintenance work on numerous roads in the area.
For a full list of planned work this week, see VDOT's Hot Spots below.
VDOT Hot Spots
Stafford County
Route 1 @ Falmouth
(New) Sunday – Thursday, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m.; one lane will be closed on Route 1 north and south at the intersection of Route 1/Route 17/Route 218 at Falmouth. Crews will be performing sewer and utility work associated with the Falmouth Intersection Improvement project. This work will continue nightly for approximately three weeks.
Route 610 (Garrisonville Road)
(New) Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; crews will be line striping on Route 610 between Eustace Road and the I-95 interchange. Motorists should be alert to slow moving vehicles and avoid passing in the work zone.
Route 656 (Greenbank Road)
Stafford County utility work continues on Greenbank Road at 7 a.m. on Monday Greenbank Road will be closed to through traffic between Banks Ford Parkway and the dead end. The road will remain closed until 6 p.m. on Friday. This is a 24-hour. road closure. Local traffic will be provided access. Greenbank Road will be reopened to all traffic at 6 p.m. on Friday.
Routine Maintenance Activities
(Update) Crews will be performing routine maintenance at the following locations this week. Motorists should expect brief delays between 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Route 1 – between the Falmouth Bridge and Route 630 (Courthouse Road) (Monday –Thursday)
- Route 3 (Kings Highway) – sidewalk sweeping (Monday – Thursday)
- Route 218 (White Oak Road) – sidewalk sweeping (Monday – Thursday)
- Route 652 (Truslow Road) – tree trimming. Expect brief delays (Monday – Thursday)
Spotsylvania County
Interstate 95 North
(New) Sunday, 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m., Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.; motorists should expect lane closures and delays on I-95 north between Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) and Exit 130 (Rt. 3/Fredericksburg) for milling and paving work. Lane closures will be in place during the following hours:
- 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. – two lanes closed
Monday – Thursday
- 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. – one lane closed
- 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. – two lanes closed
All lanes will be open to traffic by 4:30 a.m. To avoid delays use Route 1 north.
Interstate 95 Bridge Inspection
(New) Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; crews will be performing a bridge safety inspection on the Route 17 (Mills Drive) bridge over I-95 located just south of Exit 126 (Rt. 1/Spotsylvania). One lane will be closed on I-95 south from 9 a.m. until noon, followed by one lane closed on I-95 north from noon until 3:30 p.m.
Routine Maintenance Activities
(Update) Crews will be performing routine maintenance at the following locations this week. Motorists should expect brief delays between 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Route 639 (Leavells Road) – drainage work at various locations (Monday – Friday)
- Route 621 (Orange Plank Road) – shoulder work at various locations. Expect brief delays (Monday – Friday)
Caroline County
Route 607
(Update) Wednesday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.; crews will be placing stone on Route 607 from the Spotsylvania County line to Route 606 (Stonewall Jackson Road). One lane will be closed in the work zone.
Routine Maintenance Activities
(Update) Crews will be performing routine maintenance at the following locations this week. Motorists should expect brief delays between 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Route 301 – shoulder work at various locations (Monday – Friday)
- Belmont Subdivision – concrete repairs. Expect brief delays. (Monday – Friday)
Under Construction
Caroline County
Route 639 Widening
Route 639 is being widened, creating a new left turn lane near the Route 1 intersection. During construction the posted speed limit will be lowered to 35 mph in the work zone. One lane will remain open in each direction during construction. Motorists should be alert to traffic pattern changes in this area. The project completion date is May 2015.
City of Fredericksburg
Fall Hill Avenue
Fall Hill Avenue is closed to all traffic at the Rappahannock Canal bridge through late 2014 for a bridge replacement project. Motorists should use Cowan Boulevard as a detour route.
King George County
Route 206
The intersection of Route 206, Owens Drive and Windsor Drive is being widened to accommodate new left turn lanes and right turn lanes. Single lane closures will be in place weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Project completion date is December 2014.
Stafford County
Route 17
Route 17 is being widened from four to six lanes between McLane Drive and Stafford Lakes Parkway, a distance of nearly 2 miles. The work zone extends from just south of the I-95 interchange to Cardinal Forest Drive. Motorists should be alert to changes in traffic pattern and periodic overnight lane closures. Project completion date is December 2016.
Route 1 Bridge over Aquia Creek
Crews are replacing the Route 1 bridge at Aquia Creek, located just south of Telegraph Road. Motorists should be alert to construction equipment entering and exiting the work zone and periodic lane closures. Estimated completion date is August 2015.
Falmouth Intersection (Route 1/Route 17/Route 218)
Construction is underway. Motorists should be prepared for brief delays and periodic lane closures on Butler Road and Route 1 just north and south of the Falmouth intersection. The project is expected to be complete by September 2015.
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This review is for the Bdellium Studio Line 24 piece set:
I have purchased several of the Bdellium eye brushes and for the most part was pleased, especially with the 776 (I have 3 of these) which is an exact dupe for the MAC 217. I decided to take the plunge and purchase this set as I've been wanting a complete brush set that I can travel with and felt that this might be the one.
At $154.00 + $33.80 CAD in import fees, the price was pretty steep but I have no problem paying when it comes to quality.
The eye brushes were the same quality as the ones I already owned but that's where the quality came to a screeching halt. ALL of the face brushes are of mediocre quality as they ALL shed horrendously and are all very scratchy and not at all soft. I could not believe the amount of shedding while I was at the sink washing these for the first time. I've since washed a few of them again as I thought maybe it was just because it was the first time they were being washed but I was wrong, they all shed when washed and when being used. I am very happy with the service I have since gotten from Iherb as they did refund an agreed upon amount. What bothered me is that Iherb attempted to get some answers directly from Bdellium to see if there was an issue in quality control with the set I received and as far as I know, they never responded. After Iherb suggested that I may have more luck in contacting Bdellium directly, I did receive a generic response where they stated that I likely received a defective set and offered me 15% discount on my next purchase which is fine but based on my experience, I would never, ever purchase anything else other than their 776 as the face brushes are garbage.
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These brushes were horrible. I have a few face brushes from the Maestro line. I really liked the design and shape of the brushes and I was really excited to pick them up at IMATS (especially as a few of the beauty bloggers I subscribe to said they were great). This is the worst line of brushes I own (from Walmart up to Marc Jacobs brushes). All of the brushes bled while they were being washed. The ferrel has come loose on the brushes I used the most. They all shed. I would never buy anything from Bdellium again.
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I bought a Bdellium tools Pink Bambu 957 Precision Kabuki and Green Bambu 722 Comb/Brow (which I gave to my mom) at IMATS. I only had the 722 for a few hours but the bristles were the softest brow brush I have ever had my hands on.
As for the 957, I was VERY disappointed.. I heard good things about the brand and decided to try it out. A week later, The bristles were not only shedding like crazy, but the bristles were also coming out of the ferrel so it looks uneven. I can't even use this brush anymore. I tried to wash it and see if it would get better but it didn't. I don't ever want to use this brand ever again.
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I bought this in #776 -- while trying to find a cheaper dupe for Mac 217. It has served me well and I like the size and how it blends. However, now that I've purchase the 217 -- this brush isn't as soft and can be a tiny bit scratchy. But it is still a wonderful brush and I would buy others from this brand because I like so much.
I bought the 925 Fan brush to use with my Nars Blush. The blush is super pigmented and I needed precise application. This brush has done great! It doesn't pick up too much product (which could be a problem if you are using less pigmented blushes). I can easily build to the color I want. It came with a plastic brush guard that I keep on my brush since fan brushes are so easy to get misshapen. I like that!
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Beautiful, soft brushes. Great value, and are antibacterial. These are my definitely go to brushes and I use them all the time. Favourites!
I can honestly say I love these brushes. I own the yellow flat top kabuki brush, 957 and it gives my liquid foundation an airbrushed finish. I've owned more expensive brushes but this brush is my new favorite.
Usually, before I purchase expensive makeup, I make sure I have read like a million reviews on it, and the majority say it's good. However, the one or two negative reviews can make you suddenly feel very sceptical that the product is worth buying. However, I decided that for the price of these brushes, I might as well just buy a few and try them out myself.
I was expecting from the price that they would be quite scratchy, and malt everywhere...
I ordered the green 980 powder brush and 947 foundation brush.
I opened the box, pulled out the brushes and already I was inlove with the colour and shape of the brushes. The 947 was a bit smaller than the powder brush - which is quite big! I opened the packet and prepared myself for the moment of truth...
THE BRUSHES ARE SOOOOOOOOO SOFT WOWOWOWOW. I will definitely be buying more of these, and they are so reasonable. I think I paid £23.45 for the two. But I want to get a set, because they are only like £7 more and they have about 5 brushes in them. The foundation brush is actually perfect, I have nothing bad to say about it... And the powder brush is just so soft I can't stop touching it! One thing I will say about it is that it is a big more flimsy than the sigma ones but that's because it's so soft. I definitely recommend this brand, and I am not usually one for low key brands which is what this one is - I'd never heard of them until I came across them whilst searching for Sigma brushes, which by the way are totally comparable! So yeah, don't listen to all the negative reviews, just take my word for it and BUY THESE BRUSHES!
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I have seen few reviews on Youtube and decided to try out the contour brush #945 and precision kabuki brush #957 from iherb.com.
These brushes are surprisingly well-made and performs really well. #957 is very similar to Sigma F80 and have super soft, dense bristles and can be used for flawless foundation application. But since I've been solely using my BB for foundations, I haven't been using this brush as much but still happy with the purchase.
I absolutely love the #945 contour brush! It's the perfect size for contour, blush and highlight application. I'm so impressed with their quality, I'll definitely be purchasing more of their brushes.
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I was so glad that I got a recommendation for these brushes. I love them! I got the basic studio line and don't regret it. The professional line has a sleeker look with black handles for only $2-3 more, but it is the same product. I guess it depends how much it bothers you. I got them all on Amazon, where they were all qualified for free Prime Shipping. They came well packaged and in literally 2 days.
I have several brushes, which I consider most essential. I will probably be buying more brushes for eye shadow application in the near future. Here's what I have:
955- duo fiber brush. This is my favorite brush as it has multiple uses. It is a large stippling brush perfect for applying BB cream or liquid foundation on a light hand, for a dewy finish. I primarily use it for blush application, as my high end ones are super pigmented. Really soft bristles.
948- Bought this one due to the high reviews. I use it to apply concealer, cover small blemishes, and/or set my concealer with powder. You can use it to apply liquid foundation on your face, but I like a brush with more bristles for that. This is a flat brush. It got a little lose at the handle, despite not using it much. Maybe bad batch?
942- Great for use in bronzer application. Made for contouring, can be used as blush brush in those seeking precision. Soft, but tends to lose hair after wash sometimes.
776- Blending brush, works well for creating smokey eye. This is the most raved about brush. I find the bristles scratchy though.
957- This is the brush that the line is known for. Soft and dense for application of medium/heavy coverage. I really like it, but don't use it often anymore. Trying to get my skin in better condition, so as I don't need to pack it on.
Wonderful line of brushes, along the lines of MAC. I chose these over MAC, as they are of the same quality but free shipping and much cheaper. Brushes don't shed, for the most part. Fulfill the needs of a typical user that is on the level of a professional.
I will definitely repurchase. No need for the maestro line, as an extra $2-3 dollars for the coloring adds up. But I hear that the bamboo line has softer brushes, might try those.
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Amish Breakfast Casserole Recipe
- 1 pound sliced bacon, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
- 1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir in bacon mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.
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"This is so tasty. The last time I made this, I used breakfast sausage, and I really prefer it with bacon. I like the fact that it doesn't have to sit overnight in the fridge. When I have a crowd for breakfast , this is the casserole that I make. The whole family loves it. I prefer this to the one that doesn't include the cottage cheese. One piece makes you want more. Addicting!"
"Really great! Made a few substitutions due to what I had on hand. Used both bacon and crumbled sausage, frozen diced onion and peppers, and Monterey Jack for the swiss cheese. Omitted the cottage cheese, not my favorite and a few dashes of hot sauce. Will be my go to casserole for any meal or that special breakfast/brunch. Thank you!"
"Great casserole & loved every bit of it. For the one/s who said this was tasteless, maybe you don't know how to cook, so you should start taking cooking class 101!!!"
"Very bland."
"The whole family loves this casserole. Nice for when you have a houseful for breakfast. Very easy to make and I like the fact you don't have to let it sit overnight. I've made it with bacon several times now. Next time, may try with sausage."


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Installing win 7
Hi All
Having taken your good advise I tried to install win 7 32bit on my E:
I disconnected my c: rebooted with disk in and selected a clean install. every thing went well until installing key which it refused to do.
Read the message and it said some thing about matching to manufacturers code.
The e: hd is an old sata drive from an Acer machine now scrapped and I am wondering if that is where the problem lies.
I went into disk management and this is the partitions on the drive.
1. 6mb unallocated
2. 2gb healthy recovery partion
3. 5mb unallocated
4. 147gb NTFS healthy (page file)
Is it possible to remove all partitions? I have tried in the past without success, so on boot up I get a choice of my O/S on c: or the defunct and deleted vista on e:
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Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
I don't see why you are trying to install Win 7 on the E: drive? The default installation drive is C:. Have you had any problems trying to install on C:?
|My System Specs
|22 Aug 2011
On c: I have win 7 64bit installed and working well all bar one program which worked ok in win 7 32bit, I tried the virtual route without success so on advise I am going the clean install route on e: well I live in hopes of going so.
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|22 Aug 2011
From DVD:
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
From disk management:
Partition or Volume - Delete
Partition or Volume - Create New
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|22 Aug 2011
Skip adding your key, you can activate it anytime.
When you get to the partition page make sure you delete everything so you have 149GB total showing and only 1 partition. Format it if you like, but delete everything first.
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|22 Aug 2011
Hello, if there's nothing on the HDD you need, have a look at the information below.
1) To rule out HDD Master Boot Record format errors, boot the Windows 7 installation media to diskpart and run the clean command, it takes only seconds to complete; once the clean finishes, exit diskpart and use the Windows 7 installer to create and format a single 100GB partition for the installation.
If that doesn't work, after another clean, use diskpart to create, format and mark Active a single 100GB partition to see if that works, use Step Two #2 in the SSD/HDD tutorial for reference.
You can always extend the Windows partition to include the remaining unallocated space on the HDD / SSD or create additional Primary partitions or an Extended partition after the installation completes if you choose.
2) If you have ever had Linux installed to the HDD in any way, a simple clean command will not over-write the Grub boot-loader, you must use the full clean all command to completely over-write the Grub loader so Windows will install.
How to Boot to DISKPART at PC Startup
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|22 Aug 2011
Here`s an idea I just want you to ponder.
Instead of installing another system, why don`t you just use that other hard drive for backups and data, files, pictures etc.
All you have to do is reconnect it, then format it with disc management from your currently working Windows 7 and give it a drive letter.
If you ever have a problem with your current operating system and have to reinstall, all your stuff will be on the other drive.
After you get your current Windows 7 the way you like it you can create a disc image and store it on that partition also.
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I think I must have misunderstood a bit of info.
I do not want to turn e: into c: I just want to do a clean win 7 32bit install on hd e:
I tried going through without a key and it did not want to know.
So how do I remove all partitions on e: HD ?
And then safely install win 7 32bit on e:
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Like I said format it from your current working Windows 7 with disc management.
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Did you see my #6 post above?
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text: Halperin: Republicans Will Take the Senate Print article Send a Tip by Charlie Spiering 13 May 2014 post a comment On MSNBC's Morning Joe, Time magazine's senior political analyst Mark Halperin asserted that Republicans would take back the Senate. Halperin was asked by MSNBC's Willie Geist whether Republicans would take the Senate in the 2014 elections. "Today they do, and I'd still think that something has to change for them not to take the Senate," he said confidently. The political panel examined Larry Sabato's Politico magazine column on the momentum that Republicans were gaining ahead of the 2014 elections. Sabato is the director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics. "Put it all together, and the current forecast calls for a wave that's more than a ripple but less than a tsunami - a four to eight-seat addition for the Republicans, with the higher end of the range being a shade likelier," he wrote.


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Many homeowners have rushed to refinance their homes with the record low mortgage rates. But some are still waiting for perhaps an even better deal. Terry Bloom, a local mortgage expert, explains why waiting isn't the best decision.
According to Terry Bloom, the worst thing a homeowner can do is wait for a lower rate to refinance. The reason for this is, we just may have already seen that time come and go. Interest rates bounce up and down, sometimes twice a day, so Bloom says people who are holding out for a miracle "4% rate" could get shut out completely. Bloom advises to lock down savings now, when we know we have it.
"If the rates go down dramatically from the point your at, you can always refinance again if it makes financial sense. But, I would not hold out for that ultimate rate that might not ever be there. How long do I want to live in this home? And does it make financial sense to refinance based on how long I want to live in the home and how much it costs me to save this amount of money?"
Bloom says a general rule of thumb is, if you plan on moving in the next two years, you aren't going to recover your re-fi costs.
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Jordan Hooper scored 31 points to fuel a late charge for No. 21 Nebraska after head coach Connie Yori collapsed and the Huskers rolled to a 76-61 win over Indiana Sunday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena for their sixth straight win.
Hooper, who hit six three-pointers to set the Nebraska career record (270), tied the game midway through the second half when the 50-year-old Yori fainted due to reported flu-like symptoms with about 12 minutes left in the game. She was tended to on the court, walked off under her own power and went to the training room.
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Can I freeze vegetables for future stock making?
- c oliver Dec 24, 2008 04:53 PM
Today I generated some celery and carrot trimmings. I don't have immediate plans to make stock. Can I just freeze these things up for future stock making? I don't know why I haven't thought of this sooner. What about onion trimmings also? TIA
Oh absolutely! I stockpile (no pun intended) polar ends of onions and carrots, thick green leek tops, broccoli and cauli trunks, and dried-out mushroom stems. I stash them in a plastic grocery store produce bag or a gallon-sized zipper lock bag, and when the bag is full, I empty it into the stockpot and barely cover with water and simmer for about an hour. Depending on how the finished stock tastes, I might reduce it or mix it with chicken stock. I usually end up re-freezing most of the stock, figuring that it's OK because the veggies have changed form (i.e., it's OK to freeze raw hamburger, then thaw it to make spaghetti sauce and then freeze that).
Do be careful with the same strongly-flavored veggies you'd use sparingly if fresh: members of the cabbage family, shells of winter squash, asparagus stems, etc.
re: Erika L
Erika, do you do what pikawicca does? My plan is to use it/them when making chicken stock.
re: c oliver
No, I just keep adding raw veggies to the bag as they're generated.
Yes! I routinely pitch bits of leeks, carrots, green onion, nice looking onion peels/skin, and mushroom stems into ziploc bags and then into the freezer. I don't blanch them or fuss with them at all. I usually pull the frozen odds and ends out for when I'm making stock from a chicken carcass.
I often serve fennel and freeze the stalks and fronds in a baggie after trimming them from the bulb. I also freeze broccoli stalks anytime I make a dish that calls only for florettes.
I have two one gallon ziplocs i the fridge one for veggie bits ( carrots,onion,herb bits, celery, carrot peels basically anything) and one for chicken parts. Once the bags are full it is time to make stock. I do not blank or anything, just pop the raw veggies in the bag.
I also save most vegetable trimmings and some herb stems in a ziplock in the freezer. (I reuse the bag - when it gets full, I make stock, then put the empty bag back in the freezer.) I do leave out trimmings from all the cruciferous vegetables - cabbage, turnips, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, etc., because they get unpleasantly sulferous (ie smelly) when you boil them for a while. I do not bother to cook them before freezing. After I cook the stock and strain out the veggies, I reduce it down to 1/4 of its original volume, then freeze it in ice cube trays. An ice cube is about a tablespoon, so one ice cube can be reconstituted into 1/4 cup of stock.
Adding a few dried mushrooms to the vegetables before you cook them, and a teaspoon or two of soy sauce to the stock after it's been cooked, helps give the stock more depth.
There is no need to blanch trimmings before freezing. If the brown skin is still on ends of onions, it can stay on. Using a vacuum sealer, or sucking the air from the baggie with a straw is helpful in preventing freezer burn and ice crystals.
When I don't already have quarts of stock in the freezer, as now, I do save my onion skins and tops and carrot shavings and other vegie scraps and throw in a bag and freeze. When I make stock, I find that browning the bones and vegie scraps in the oven or under the broiler helps add flavor and color. Don't keep them forever -- freezer burn is an issue. If you are going for clarity and going for restaurant or cooking school quality for your consomme, then you won't use peelings or scraps or frozen product. But for taste and the vast majority of us home cooks, it is a good frugal use of produce.
I know I'm bumping this thread, but I have another tip, especially since spring is coming: pea pods! Pea pods make such delicious stock, especially combined with chicken bones and a pinch of saffron. So good in spring and summer soups!! And shelling peas from one meal can quickly create a good stockpile (yes, Erika L, that was a lovely pun).
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The Office of the President oversees the activities of the various AMI departments and the AMI Foundation. The Office of the President also coordinates the Institute's Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
James H. Hodges
Interim President and CEO
Work: (202) 587-4231
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Jim Hodges is the interim president and CEO of the American Meat Institute, a position he assumed in 2014. In his role, he oversees AMI's legislative, regulatory, scientific, international tradeand communications activities and the operation of the AMI Foundation. Previously, he served AMI's executive vice president and oversaw the Institute's food safety and inspection related regulatory activities and AMI Foundation initiatives. Since 1984, he has served in a variety of key positions at AMI, including senior vice president of regulatory affairs and his most recent role as executive vice president of AMI and president of the AMI Foundation. Prior to joining AMI, Hodges worked for USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Earlier in his career, he was employed in the meat industry in research and development and quality assurance capacities.
Hodges earned a B.S. in food science from the University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., and an M.S. in meat science from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
Scientific Affairs Department
The group manages AMI's research and education arm, the AMI Foundation (AMIF). AMIF employs experts in science, education and communications to manage research projects and to translate research findings into useful educational opportunities and informational resources for the industry and the public.
Susan Backus
Vice President,
Work: (202) 587-4220
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Susan Backus is the vice president for the American Meat Institute Foundation. She joined AMI in June 1997 and began working in the Foundation in 1999. Susan is responsible for management of food safety research projects initiated by the Foundation. She also is responsible for nutrition and health activities which includes staffing the Health and Wellness Advisory Committee. Backus also serves as the executive secretary of the Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association, which is managed by AMI.
Backus received a Bachelor of Arts in history from West Virginia University.
Betsy Booren
Vice President,
Scientific Affairs AMI Foundation
Work: (202) 587-4249
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Betsy Booren joined AMI in January 2009 and serves as the vice president of scientific affairs of the AMI Foundation. Betsy's responsibilities include coordinating research activities for the AMI Foundation and responding to the technical and scientific needs of AMI members. Betsy is also the staff liaison to the AMI Scientific Affairs Committee.
Booren received her Ph.D. in food science and technology from Texas A&M University, M.S. in animal science from the University of Nebraska, and a B.S. in food science from Michigan State University.
Regulatory Affairs
The Department of Regulatory Affairs coordinates AMI's efforts with regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, Citizen and Immigration Services, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Food and Drug Administration. The department assists members in issues related to meat and poultry inspection. The group also interfaces with USDA and FDA on regulatory initiatives related to inspection.
Mark Dopp
Senior Vice President,
Regulatory Affairs/General Counsel
Work: (202) 587-4229
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Mark Dopp is the general counsel and senior vice president of regulatory affairs for the American Meat Institute. He became AMI's outside general counsel in May 1995. In 1999, he formally joined the Institute and assumed responsibility for AMI's regulatory affairs activities. In that role, Dopp oversees policy development and research and represents industry views to government officials on all major regulatory initiatives. He also provides legal counsel to AMI.
Prior to joining AMI, Dopp worked at Hogan and Hartson, where he was active in areas of food and agricultural law on behalf of many clients, including domestic and foreign corporations. Dopp served in USDA's Office of the General Counsel before entering private practice in 1985. He joined Hogan and Hartson in 1989 as an associate and in January 1993 became a partner.
Dopp received his Bachelor of Arts in agricultural economics from the University of Wisconsin and his Master of Science from Michigan State University in 1981, also in agricultural economics. He received his law degree in 1984 from the University of Missouri.
William Westman
Vice President,
International Trade
Work: (202) 587-4244
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Bill Westman joined AMI in 2010. Previously, he served 29 years with the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Most recently, he served as Agricultural Minister Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, where he was responsible for the overall supervision and management of the organization's largest overseas operation. Prior to this, Westman served as Agricultural Minister Counselor in Berlin, Germany, and Brasilia, Brazil. He has also served as assistant deputy administrator, Foreign Agricultural Affairs and Western Hemisphere officer at USDA.
Westman has extensive experience in facilitating agricultural interactions with governments, private sector companies and trade associations and has well-established relationships with government officials and international business leaders.
Westman earned a bachelor's degree in natural resource management from Rutgers University and a master's degree in forestry with a minor in agricultural economics from Virginia Tech.
Dan McCausland
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Safety & Human Resources
Work: (608) 242-5950
Fax: (608) 242-5999
J. Dan McCausland is director of worker safety and human resources for the American Meat Institute. He joined AMI in 1999. McCausland oversees worker safety and human resources issues and serves as liaison to the Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). McCausland also is the AMI staff liaison to the Institute's Worker Safety and Health Committee, and provides consulting and coordination to the Human Resources committee.
An occupational safety expert and food industry veteran, McCausland retired as regional director of safety and risk management for Kraft Foods in November 1998 after 32 years with the company (the majority of which were spent at Oscar Mayer Foods). McCausland was responsible for occupational safety and health activities for 18 Kraft Food plants in the upper Midwest. He also has worked with OSHA in reviewing various regulations and proposals. Most recently, he was a member of OSHA's "National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics" from December 2002 to November 2004.
McCausland holds a Bachelor of Science in liberal arts and sciences from Iowa State University and a Master of Science in manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Wisconsin.
Scott Goltry
Vice President,
Technical Services
Work: (202) 587-4254
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Scott Goltry is the vice president of technical services. Joining AMI in 2008, Goltry provides oversight to packer and processor members on current and proposed inspection related issues. He is the staff liaison to the AMI Inspection Committee and is also responsible for audit harmonization, food defense and sanitary design of facility and equipment initiatives at AMI.
He has extensive expertise in food safety, quality control and regulatory issues for both packer and processed meat companies. A native of Kansas, Goltry received his bachelor of science in agriculture from Kansas State University and a masters of science in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Missouri.
Stephen Sothmann
U.S. Hide,
Skin and Leather Association
Work: (202) 587-4261
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Stephen Sothmann is the President of the U.S. Hide, Skin and Leather Association, an affiliate of AMI. He has served in this role since 2014.
Prior to joining AMI, Mr. Sothmann served as a member of the legislative staff of Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana, covering a broad range of economic issues including international trade and agriculture. A native of Indiana, he received a B.A. from Purdue University, a J.D. from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and an M.B.A. from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
Christopher Dolan
& Sustainability Issues
Work: (202) 587-4233
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Chris Dolan joined AMI in 2014. He is a partner in the Minneapolis office, specializing in environmental and natural resources litigation, environmental review, administrative proceedings, permitting, and compliance matters. He focuses on environmental litigation arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and a variety of state statutes as well as contractual environmental indemnity provisions.
Chris has also worked with many federal and state administrative agencies on behalf of clients, including the EPA and the Bureau of Land Management. In litigation matters, he specializes in complex factual development and expert team management. Chris has significant experience working with clients in the animal agriculture, oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing sectors.
Prior to joining Faegre Baker Daniels, Chris worked as a McCleary law fellow with the Human Rights Campaign. Before beginning his legal career, he was executive director of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Drives, an organization that collected food for Twin Cities food shelves.
Public Affairs and Member Services
The Public Affairs and Member Services Department handles communication with the media, policy makers and the public on behalf of AMI's member companies. The department also manages member relations, recruitment and services.
Janet Riley
Senior Vice President,
Public Affairs and Member Services
Work: (202) 587-4245
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Janet Riley joined the Institute in 1991. In her role, she develops public information and issue management strategy, manages press relations and drafts speeches, news releases and other public communications and oversees the Institute's news reporting on MeatAMI.com. She also oversees AMI's member services department.
On behalf of the meat and poultry industry, Riley has appeared on Nightline, CNN, The Daily Show, The Martha Stewart Show, National Public Radio, ABC News, NBC News and many other outlets. In 2012, she won ESPN.com's "Quote of the Year."
In addition, she is the liaison to the Animal Welfare Committee and oversees policy initiatives in this area. As a member of the AMI Crisis Management Team, she provides strategic counsel to AMI members when needed. Riley also serves as president of the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council.
She earned her Bachelor of Science at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Evanston, Ill.
Eric Mittenthal
Vice President,
Work: (202) 587-4238
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Eric Mittenthal is the Vice President of Public Affairs at the American Meat Institute based in Washington, DC. He came to AMI from the International Food Information Council where he led IFIC's efforts in communicating with journalists and bloggers and also managed the FoodInsight.org blog.
Eric is a member of the National Press Club and Public Relations Society of America and has led several media training workshops on a variety of topics from risk communications to nutrition to social media.
Eric moved to Washington D.C. following a career as a television reporter and producer in several markets around the country, most recently working for WAGA-TV, the Fox affiliate in Atlanta. Previously he also served as the Jacksonville Bureau Chief for WCTI-TV, the ABC affiliate in New Bern, NC and was a reporter for KIFI-TV, the ABC affiliate in Idaho Falls, ID. During his time as a reporter Eric covered numerous major stories including Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Marine training and deployments from Camp Lejeune during the Iraq war, and the 2008 Atlanta tornado.
Eric graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He also received a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA.
James Cornett
Technology and Administration
Work: (202) 587-4247
Fax: (202) 587-4300
James Cornett is the director of information technology and administration for the American Meat Institute. He joined AMI in April 2012. He is responsible for all of the network infrastructure and systems at American Meat Institute as well as managing and directing human resources and payroll services.
He has extensive experience in network systems analysis and design, systems engineering and helpdesk support. His past experience has included working with other associations and non-profits in the Washington, DC area within their information technology departments. A native of the area he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Maryland.
Eric Zito
& Exposition Services
Work: (202) 587-4223
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Eric Zito is the Director of Membership. He joined AMI in January 2006.
In his role, Zito handles a variety of tasks in the Convention and Member Services department. He is responsible for managing the membership database and serves as a customer service representative to AMI members and prospect members.
Zito earned a bachelor's of science in economics from The Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business.
Percy James
Work: (202) 587-4234
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Percy James manages the production center for the American Meat Institute. He joined AMI in 1973.
James manages the printing, graphics and mail operations of the Institute, including production of brochures, promotional literature and direct mail campaigns. He also oversees AMI's in-house photography operation. He earned his Associates of Arts in sociology from Crane Junior College, Chicago, and is a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography.
Roy Costa III
Work: 202) 587-4246
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Roy Costa III is the systems administrator for the American Meat Institute. Arriving at AMI in early 2012, he handles the maintenance and security of IT systems. He has a decade's experience in maintenance, networking, security, planning, and development.
A recent transplant to the district, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Theater while studying Biochemistry at Bates College.
Gamble McCown
Web and
Work: (202) 587-4236
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Gamble joined AMI in February 2012. She is responsible for designing and developing user interfaces for new CMS driven websites as well as creating and modifying new and existing pages and existing sites. She also designs print materials and graphics. She has more than 20 years' experience in advertising and design along with several years experience as a front-end web developer specializing in responsive design.
Past experience includes working with other associations, non-profits in the Washington D.C. area and the Extension Service at Montana State University as well as many years in advertising and design as an Art Director. She earned her Web Development Certificate from the Center for Digital Arts at Boston University and attended Northern Virginia Community College for illustration and design.
Convention Services and Professional Development
The Department of Convention Services and Professional Development educational courses and resources, foodservice and retail marketing activities and supplier services. In addition, the department coordinates the annual AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition.
Anne Halal
Vice President,
Exposition and Education Services
Work:(202) 587-4230
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Anne Halal is the vice president of convention and exposition services for the American Meat Institute. Halal oversees all logistical and promotional arrangements for the AMI convention, and contracts and logistics for the AMI Foundation workshops, seminars and meetings. She also acts as the staff liaison for the AMI supplier committee and convention planning committee.
Halal has over 20 years of experience with various trade associations, having worked as an account executive for NaylorCMG, and at the International Inline Skating Association, Citizens for a Sound Economy and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Halal received a bachelor's degree in psychology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va.
Christl McCarthy
and Education Services
Work:(202) 587-4232
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Christl McCarthy joined AMI in December of 1996. She is the director of exposition services for the American Meat Institute. Christl is responsible for the coordination and execution of logistical details for all AMI and AMI Foundation meetings. She is also responsible for assisting the interim president in coordinating the implementation of the Institute's goals and objectives and responding to the AMI Board of Directors and membership.
Prior to joining AMI, Christl held several positions in retail management including merchandise manager for a golf professional shop, and assistant store manager positions at Pea in the Pod and The Limited. Christl received her undergraduate degree in marketing management in 1991 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Rachel Stryker
Exposition and
Education Services
Work:(202) 587-4242
Fax: (202) 587-4300
Rachel Stryker is the Manager of Convention and Exposition Services and joined AMI in March 2012. Stryker manages attendee marketing and promotional partnerships for AMI Expo, oversees registration for all AMI and AMIF events and has various logistics related duties for AMI programs and events throughout the year.
Prior to joining AMI, Rachel coordinated the program and logistics for regional conferences at The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Rachel earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and minor in philosophy from Florida Gulf Coast University.
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Nicole Vetsch is the Coordinator of Education and Awards and joined AMI in January 2013. Vetsch assists in the planning of educational programs for all AMI and AMIF events and coordinates the Environmental Achievement and Recognition Awards and Worker Safety Awards. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and minor in American Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
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Ron Nunnery is the chief financial officer of the American Meat Institute. He joined AMI in 1990. Nunnery is responsible for the Institute's Supplier and Convention Committees, conventions and meetings, member services, finance, accounting, computer and printing operations and office administration.
Prior to joining AMI, Nunnery was assistant deputy administrator for USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, where he was responsible for budget, policy analysis, finance, personnel, administration and information management support functions. In 1985, Nunnery was selected by the American Political Science Association as a Congressional Fellow and served in the office of Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) and Rep. Jim Olin (D-VA).
He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., and did graduate work in public administration at Boston College, Boston, Mass., and the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
Thao Grimes
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Thao Grimes joined AMI in June 2011. Thao is responsible to the CFO for timely and efficient monthly closings and financial statements for several organizations and associations within the AMI family. Thao reviews and supervises daily operations of Accounting department, including budgeting, billings, processing payables, bank reconciliations, and payroll. Other responsibilities include quarterly Lobby report information and the annual Form 990 checklist.
Prior to joining AMI, Thao had 5 and a half years in auditing and accounting with Gelman Rosenberg & Freedman. She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Maryland University College and had further expanded her knowledge in auditing and accounting through continuing professional education programs.
Legislative Affairs
The Department of Legislative Affairs acts as the meat and poultry industry's representative on Capitol Hill. The department also manages the AMI Political Action Committee (AMI-PAC) and publishes the Washington Insider Newsletter.
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Michael Schumpp serves as the coordinator of legislative and public affairs providing general office support and assistance to both the legislative and public affairs department.
Michael joined the Institute in March 2014. Previously, he worked in a public affairs firm in Washington, DC and at Winning Strategies Public Relations in Newark, NJ. Schumpp graduated Phi Beta Kappa from George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and is currently working toward his Master's Degree in Political Management, also at GW.


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While the U.S. once led the world in IT R&D, in the last decade other nations have caught up, as a share...
ITIF dismantles the top ten myths in the climate change debate.
A new study shows H-1B visas for foreign professionals actually promote U.S. high tech employment.
ITIF responds to the Department of Commerce's Notice of Inquiry on the nexus between privacy policy and...
Reauthorizing the American COMPETES Act provides an opportunity for Congress to strengthen U.S. clean energy...
The FCC's Summer 2010 report on the state of mobile competition in the U.S. fails to appreciate just how...
Before allowing states to tax online sales, Congress should first require states to eliminate protectionist...
ITIF President Rob Atkinson offers a response to an article by Greg Tassey on revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
ITIF outlines five principles to guide lawmakers in crafting a COMPETES reauthorization.
While the U.S. can and should improve access to broadband, a lack of competition is not the problem.
We need to end unproductive arguments and focus on real reform.
Health data use is being slowed by outdated rules.
The answer is a resounding yes.
Lack of strong intellectual property protections is linked to low creativity.
Onerous rules are driving drone research, and money, overseas.
Enhanced ICT use across all sectors, is key to boosting productivity.
Data innovation can support manufacturing competitiveness and growth.
Restrictive immigration policies are holding Silicon Valley back.
While there are positive signs works still needs to be done to improve U.S.-India relations.
A study assessing the online availability of movies and TV finds that most are available legally.
Rob Atkinson will provide the luncheon keynote at the Washington Innovation Summit.
Rob Atkinson Presenting "Innovation Economics" at the Munk School of Global Affairs.
Rob Atkinson will moderate a Microsoft Conversation on U.S. manufacturing on October 23, 2012.
Rob Atkinson will give a presentation for the Free State Foundation at the National Press Club.
Rob Atkinson will present at FTC workshop "Competition & Consumer Protection Issues in the Pet...
Rob Atkinson's presentation to the 2012 World Computer Congress.
A panel presentation on "A Comparison of National Broadband Strategies in Developed and Developing Countries."
Richard Bennett will present at the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee event "Internet TV...
Rob Atkinson will give a presentation on "Successful Innovation In The Green Economy, The Importance of...
Rob Atkinson will give a presentation on "Technology and the Future of Work."
ITIF Comments to the New York State Department of Financial Services on the Proposed BitLicense Framework
ITIF proposes comments for the New York Department of Financial Services on the BitLicense Framework.
NHTSA should hold off on a DSRC mandate until spectrum questions are resolved.
ITIF Submits Comments to the National Science Foundation Regarding a National Privacy Research Strategy
The U.S.government should support research to address pressing privacy and security concerns.
The AT&T-DirecTV merger is in the public interest.
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Labeling legislation is driven by fear, ideology and commercial interests not on a concern for consumers or...
ITIF responds to the Administration's request for comments on the Strategy for American Innovation.
ITIF files comments on effective universal service under a new Communications Act.
ITIF argues the FCC should develop flexible regulations under section 706.
ITIF cautions the FCC against encouraging inefficient use of public resources on municipal broadband...
Conventional economics provides an increasingly poor guide for economic policy and should be replaced by an evolutionary economics framework.
Rob Atkinson contributed the chapter "Public Policy, Innovation and New Technologies" to the textbook "Guide to U.S. Economic Policy."
Robert Atkinson contributed the chapter "Innovation in Cities and Innovation by Cities" for the book "Creating Competitiveness: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Polices for Growth."
In a chapter for the new book Practicing Sustainability, Rob Atkinson wrote about sustainability from an innovation economics perspective.
"Innovation Economics: The Race for Global Advantage." This new book delivers a critical wake-up call: a fierce global race for innovation advantage is under way and the United States is running the risk of losing.
Daniel Castro contributed a chapter titled "U.S. Federal Cybersecurity Policy" in the book "Cybersecurity: Public Sector Threats and Responses."
Rob Atkinson contributed a chapter titled chapter "Who's Who in Internet Politics" for the book "The Next Digital Decade: Essays on the Future of the Internet."
Supply-Side Follies: Why Conservative Economics Fails, Liberal Economics Falters, and Innovation Economics is the Answer
Supply-Side Follies methodically debunks the common assumptions of conservative economics and demonstrates why it is a flawed doctrine that is setting up the U.S. for a major economic downturn in the near future.
Taking into account the historical record, the book discusses the shortcomings of prevailing liberal and conservative economic doctrines and lays out a new growth economics agenda aimed at maximizing the productivity and innovation-enhancing forces of the New Economy.


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The State Liquor Authority has made it official and, in its November 6 meeting, officially revoked the liquor license belonging to Hush. This was a mere formality, since the venue closed soon after two stabbings and a shooting there two years ago nevertheless it gives us a chance to wonder whether such an unabashedly depraved club, where parties would wind down at noon the next day, could ever exist again in central Manhattan? For those who arent familiar with it (and if youre a respectable citizen, you arent), it was a hip-hop after-hours in a remote, ramshackle Midtown West basement where strippers (and, lets face it, prosties) worked the floor though the place didn't bother securing an adult-use license. Suffice it to say, even in the decidedly post-Giuliani year of 2006, this joint made Siberia look like the Harvard Club. The SLA fined 129 licensees for a total of $325,700 in its most recent meeting the vote on Club Hush had to be the easiest one.
Manhattan's Most Blatantly Illegal Club Is Definitely Gone for GoodBy Daniel Maurer
The State Liquor Authority has put its final kiss of death on a Midtown West bastion of sleaze.


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It's the ultimate show-and-tell! The editors of American Patchwork & Quilting, Quilts and More, and AllPeopleQuilt.com are sharing their stories in fabric. Read our stories then make a 9x12" quilt and tell us your story.
Jennifer's Story, Continued
So, what about the blank spaces on my quilt? They are there to remind me that there is always room for more quilts. To quilt-finity and beyond!
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I Am a Quilter with grand ambitions but limited time. So while the quilts I want to make are intricate and elaborate, what I most often end up making are quilts with big blocks and simple patterns. (I even sketched three other mini quilts that were much more elaborate than the one I ended up making!)
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The Square-in-a-Square blocks in my story in fabric are meant to show this—starting from an intricate block in the upper left and losing rounds of pieces to end up like the solid block in the lower right. My mini quilt also reflects that I love making traditional patterns but with funky, brighter fabrics. The big-piece quilts I make are another great way to use all of those amazing fabrics I collect!
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I Am a Quilter and my story in fabric is just like me. I like to play with colors that make me feel good. And, I like to develop simplified designs that allow the fabrics to be the "star." The fabrics in the strip represent important people and events in my life. A broccoli-print fabric is for my Dad who was, before his retirement, the world's largest broccoli grower. The gingko fabric is for my husband, Steve. Always the botanist, he continually reminded me that the gingko leaf I loved for its wonderful shape came not from trees but from angiosperms...a little known fact.
Kaffe Fassett prints are all from my sister's quilt shop...Kaffe grew up in the same part of California where I did. His colors and patterns appeal to my inner soul. Some of the fabrics were hand dyed by my son, Peter, and his wife, Amber. Other batiks are from my ever-growing stash. I've never met a batik I didn't like. Many of these batiks have been used in other quilts I've made for my grandchildren. The scraps are too precious not to save.
Jill's Story, Continued
I often use black-and-white prints to offset bright colors in both quilts and quilted clothing, and to add a little zing, thus the narrow piping of black-and-white dots, and the binding of black and white stripes. In keeping with my "make it simple" mantra, the background is cut from one stripe that complements the fabric strips.
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I Am a Quilter with very eclectic taste. I like reproduction fabrics and traditional patterns, but I also dye my own fabric and love to add embellishments like beads, variegated threads, and novelty yarns to my quilts. My favorite technique is foundation piecing, so I made Log Cabin blocks to represent that part of me. I hand dyed the purple and blue fabrics on the left hand side of the quilt. I carry a box around with me that holds Grandmother's Flower Garden blocks that I have been hand-piecing for over 10 years. It's my take-along project.
Jody's Story, Continued
The lady in the middle of this block on the quilt represents my Great Aunt Gertrude (who lived to be 104) who inspired me to quilt. I added the charms with the words "Create, Share, Inspire" because it sums up what I hope to do and show 'n' tell is my favorite part of any guild meeting. I am PROUD to be a Quilter!
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Lisa Schumacher, Interactive Editor, AllPeopleQuilt.com
I Am a Quilter, a brand new quilter, in fact. I wanted to tell my story in fabric in a simple way to show everyone that quilting is easy and you CAN do it, even if you're a beginner. I've been quilting less than a year, but it didn't take me long to figure out what I love the most. The first place I got hooked was with the fabrics—there are so many fabulous choices. I made my own fabric for this block by strip-piecing a few of my favorite prints together, then cutting the block pieces from that pieced cloth. It was a great (and easy) way to use lots of fabrics. Choosing a design was easy, too. I decided to make my favorite block— the Churn Dash.
Lisa's Story, Continued
I used fabric that looks like measuring tape for the binding, because accuracy is important to me. My story in fabric is bright, fun, and easy—just like quilting is for me!
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Nicola Car, one of Australia's most outstanding young sopranos, is the recipient of the 2012 Opera Awards, featuring the YMF Australia Award and the Armstrong-Martin Scholarship.
Nicole completed her Bachelor of Music at the Victorian College of the Arts in 2007.
In 2007 she won the Herald-Sun Aria, and was a Finalist in the IFAC Australian Singing Competition in 2008.
In 2010, NIcole was a Developing Artist with the Victorian Opera. She had numerous roles with Opera Australia in 2012 and 2013.
She is currently in the Young Artists Program with Opera Australia.
The Opera Awards (Australia) is open to professional Australian opera singers wishing to further their studies or careers overseas.
The Awards feature some of the most respected awards and opportunities available to opera singers, including the YMF Australia Award and the Armstrong-Martin Scholarship.
Entrants must have performed at least two principal roles with a recognised professional opera company in the two years prior to judging.
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An adjudication panel determines the winner at a private session, where each entrant is required to perform be interviewed about their proposed singing activities and/or study plan.
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Whoot! Whoot! Congratulations on the double today. Great race and great cause! :+)
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It would be awesome to hit a sub 2:00 half mary and a 4:29:00 marathon....but mostly I want to stay healthy and keep loving the journey!
Dailymile makes it easy to keep track of your workouts. Map your routes and share with a community of active people.
Local run to benefit a family whose house burned down a month ago. They lost everything. I think there were about 120 runners who showed up, so a pretty good turnout! I took it slow since I have another 11-13 miles to run today. The temps are finally getting cooler but the humidity still feels tropical. But another bunch of miles outside this late in the day sound nasty so I may hit the treadmill and watch the Olympics while I run. Back in a bit!!
Whoot! Whoot! Congratulations on the double today. Great race and great cause! :+)
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"The optimal amount of confidence depends on the task at hand." That's the essence of the insight offered in Left Brain, Right Stuff by Phil Rosenzweig, as reviewed by David A. Shaywitz in The Wall Street Journal (1/28/14). The advice is meant for business executives, whose decisions are inherently rife with cognitive bias. "For instance, executives are frequently counseled to avoid overconfidence," but according to Phil, "the term is almost always invoked after the fact to explain a failure; in the context of success, the same quality is described differently."
When the outcome determines the distinction between overconfidence and confidence, it's obviously hard for executives to "calibrate their enthusiasm" accordingly. "Leaders must somehow balance dispassionate analysis (traditionally if imprecisely associated with the left side of the brain) and inspirational execution involving risk and a competitive spirit – 'the right stuff.'" What's more, their decisions typically "are complicated by the dynamics of competition." Unless they take big risks, their decisions are likely to leave them in the middle of the pack.
"In a competitive game with skewed payoffs … only those who are willing to defy the odds will be in a position to win," says Phil. Nor does practice make for perfect decisions. Unlike Kaizen, "a system of continual improvement common in manufacturing," good decision-making isn't "like shooting baskets," Phil writes. Practice works largely because of instant feedback on results. With decisions, it can be years before the results are known, "and by that time it can be hard to connect cause and effect." "The more important the decision," writes Phil, "the less opportunity there is for deliberate practice."


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Seoul is seeking four "advanced" surveillance drones priced at a total of $1.2 billion to gather intelligence on North Korea's activities after the U.S. turns over wartime command of Korean troops—a legacy of the 1950s Korean War—later this decade.
Notice of the developing deal came from the Pentagon to Congress two weeks after North Korea surprised the world by launching a satellite via a rocket, a move seen by many as advancing its ballistic missile program.
—Posted by Alexander Reed Kelly.
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"The proposed sale of the RQ-4 will maintain adequate intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities and will ensure the alliance is able to monitor and deter regional threats in 2015 and beyond," [a Pentagon document released Tuesday] said.
… Seoul has shown interest in the high-altitude, long-endurance Global Hawk platform for at least four years. The system, akin to Lockheed Martin's U-2 spy plane, may be optimized to scan large areas for stationary and moving targets by day or night and despite cloud cover.
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In March 2013, Ford announced we'd be getting chassis cab and cutaway versions of the Transit. Since incoming Transit vans will soon be rolling over the grave of the E-Series van, it was assumed that all E-Series models would go six feet under as well. According to a report from PickupTrucks.com, however, that's not the case, the report claiming that the highly modifiable E-350 and E-450 stripped chassis and cutaway versions will continue being produced in Avon Lake, Ohio until near the end of the decade.
Being decades old, the be-cabbed E-Series platform has found its way under an army of heavy-duty shuttle buses, work truck and ambulances. Ford spokeswoman Jessica Enoch verified the production horizon, telling Autoblog that the continuing E-Series configurations "are a higher GVWR than the Transit chassis cab and cutaway (available this summer), which is more Class 2 and a new segment for us." So there you have it.