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Birthday: May 24
Languages spoken: English
Hair color: Blonde
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Weight: 55 kg
Height: 160 cm
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Definitions for ragræg
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word rag
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a worthless piece of cloth, esp. one that is torn or worn.
rags, ragged or tattered clothing.
any article of apparel regarded deprecatingly.
a cloth-based pulp used in making high-quality paper, as bond.
Category: Printing
a shred, scrap, or fragmentary bit of anything.
something of very low value or in very poor condition.
Category: Informal
Informal. a newspaper or magazine regarded with contempt or distaste.
Origin of rag:
1275–1325; ME ragge < Scand
rag*ræg(v.; n.)ragged, rag•ging
(v.t.)to scold.
Category: Informal
to subject to a teasing.
Category: Informal
Brit. to torment; tease.
Category: Informal, British
* Informal..
Origin of rag:
a musical composition in ragtime.
Category: Music and Dance
Origin of rag:
1895–1900; shortened form of ragtime
Princeton's WordNet
rag, shred, tag, tag end, tatter(noun)
a small piece of cloth or paper
rag, rag week(noun)
a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
ragtime, rag(noun)
music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)
tabloid, rag, sheet(noun)
newspaper with half-size pages
a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)
torment, rag, bedevil, crucify, dun, frustrate(verb)
treat cruelly
"The children tormented the stuttering teacher"
annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, chafe, devil(verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
"Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
play in ragtime
"rag that old tune"
tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride(verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping
"The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
call on the carpet, take to task, rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture, reprimand, jaw, dress down, call down, scold, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast(verb)
censure severely or angrily
"The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
break into lumps before sorting
"rag ore"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
an old cloth used for cleaning
Use an old rag to polish it.
old, torn clothing
children dressed in rags
Webster Dictionary
to scold or rail at; to rate; to tease; to torment; to banter
a piece of cloth torn off; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred; a tatter; a fragment
hence, mean or tattered attire; worn-out dress
a shabby, beggarly fellow; a ragamuffin
a coarse kind of rock, somewhat cellular in texture
a ragged edge
a sail, or any piece of canvas
to become tattered
to break (ore) into lumps for sorting
to cut or dress roughly, as a grindstone
University Rag societies are student-run charitable fundraising organisations that are widespread in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Most universities in the UK and Ireland, as well as some in South Africa and the Netherlands have a Rag. In some universities Rags are known as Charities Campaigns, Charity Appeals, Charity Kommittees, or Karnivals, but they all share many attributes. In the UK, the National Student Fundraising Association, set up in December 2011, exists as a support and resource sharing organisation run by those managing rags for others managing RAGs.
Translations for rag
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
a piece of old, torn or worn cloth
I'll polish my bike with this old rag.
- lapAfrikaans
- خِرْقَهArabic
- парцалBulgarian
- trapoPortuguese (BR)
- hadrCzech
- der LumpenGerman
- kludDanish
- κουνέλιGreek
- trapoSpanish
- kaltsEstonian
- لته؛ تکه پارچهFarsi
- riepuFinnish
- guenilleFrench
- סְמַרטוּטHebrew
- चिथड़ाHindi
- stara krpa, dronjakCroatian
- rongyHungarian
- kain percaIndonesian
- tuskaIcelandic
- straccioItalian
- ぼろ切れJapanese
- 누더기 조각Korean
- skuduras, skarmalasLithuanian
- lupata; skrandaLatvian
- kain burukMalay
- lapDutch
- fille, klutNorwegian
- gałganPolish
- لته؛ تکه پارچهPersian
- ګودړ، كنځر، رنجه (ريتاړه) صافى، زړوكىPashto
- trapoPortuguese
- zdreanţă; cârpăRomanian
- тряпка, ветошьRussian
- handraSlovak
- cunjaSlovenian
- krpaSerbian
- trasaSwedish
- ผ้าขี้ริ้วThai
- paçavraTurkish
- 抹布,破布Chinese (Trad.)
- ганчірка; клапотьUkrainian
- چیتھراUrdu
- giẻ ráchVietnamese
- 抹布,破布Chinese (Simp.)
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The Compleat Angler is one of the country's quintessential English retreats. Named after Isaak Walton's book of the same name, the hotel is located on the banks of the River Thames and Marlow Weir, across the bridge from the historic Georgian town, Marlow. The hotel is award-winning and world...
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Market Hustle: Stock Futures Rise After Crimea Referendum
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stock futures were pointing to a higher open Monday as uncertainties surrounding the weekend referendum in Crimea appeared to have dissipated and markets stayed relatively calm regarding any Western interventions following the vote.
Earlier gains were trimmed slightly following a narrow miss in a New York State manufacturing report.
- Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were gaining 66 points, or 70.33 points above fair value, to 16,058. S&P 500 futures were higher by 7.25 points, or 7.02 points above fair value, to 1,840.25. Nasdaq futures were 17.5 points ahead, or 19.73 points above fair value, to 3,638.5.
- The Empire State manufacturing index for March came in at 5.6, up from 4.5 in February, but slightly missing the consensus estimate of 6.
- The rest of the economic docket Monday includes February industrial production and capacity utilization at 9:15 a.m. EDT, and the March National Association of Home Builders' housing market index at 10 a.m.
- Other economic highlights this week include the Federal Open Market Committee policy announcement on Wednesday.
- The referendum held in Crimea over the weekend indicated that a vast majority of Crimeans wanted to part from Ukraine and join Russia. The U.S. and Europe see the move as a breach to international law and are expected to intervene with the threat of sanctions.
- Many are of the view that the tensions between the West and Russia are unlikely to escalate out of control. For instance, "Russia and Europe are very co-dependent economically, so both have an incentive to contain the Crimean crisis," noted Ed Yardeni, New York-based chief investment strategist at Yardeni Research.
- European markets were mostly higher, with the FTSE 100 in London up 0.4% and the DAX in Germany up 0.56%. The Hong Kong Hang Seng closed down 0.3% and the Nikkei 225 in Japan finished down 0.35%.
- Hertz Global (HTZ) was jumping 8.16% after The Financial Times reported that the company is preparing to spin off its construction equipment rental business in a deal expected to value the division at about $4.5 billion.
- Sears (SHLD) was popping more than 3% after announcing that its board approved the separation of its Lands' End business via a spinoff.
- Twitter (TWTR) was rising 0.91% in premarket trading as CEO Dick Costolo visited China for the first time as the company tries to introduce itself into one of the world's largest and fastest-growing Internet markets. Costolo was scheduled to arrive in Shanghai on Monday.
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In response to Faucetman's comment:
I think a strong case can be made to draft Eifert and even possibly Ertz at 29 if they are available, especially Eifert. The importance of the TE position in NE and the success they have had is well documented but here is the data behind this.
In 2011 Gronk played in all 16 regular season games and Hernandez played in 14. Combined they were:
169/2,237/24. The Pats went 13-3 and went to the SB
In 2012 Gronk played in 11 regular season games and Hernandez played in 10. Combined they were:
106/1,273/16. The Pats went 12-4 and lost the AFCCG
That is a lot of lost production. 63 catches, nearly 1,000 yards and 8 TDs. Counting the play-offs the two stud TEs only had stats together in 4 of the 18 games.
In games where only one of these TEs had stats they averaged 6.1/74.9/.9
In games where both had stats these TEs averaged 10.5/107/1.5
The Pats were 10-4 where only one TE played and were 3-1 when having both. Each TE played 7 games essentially without the other, meaning the other either didn't play or got hurt and left without producing any stats. Production was similar for both except for TDs.
With just Hern: 44/464/3, team scored 225 points and went 5-2
With just Gronk: 41/585/10, team scored 272 points and went 5-2
First, there is no way Eifert gets past Atlanta at 30. He probably doesn't make it to 29 but if he does, I think we could do a lot of cool things with Eifert. First, he can fill in for Gronk should he go down again. Second, we could run a lot of three TE sets with Hern playing as the H or lined up outside as a jacked up WR. The mismatches having all 3 stud TEs on the field at the same time would be incredible. Because Hern can play WR, drafting Eifert would be like drafting one of the big WRs but with the ability to be insurance for either Gronk or Hern going down again.
The game is all about mis-matches. As shown with the stats, having both Gronk and Hern on the field together, the production out of the position explodes. Brady is more of a possession, short range passer preferring to move the chains rather than going for the quick strike downfield. I think these guys would just be a nightmare for LBs and Ss to try to cover. I can see all kinds of creative ways to use them together and I'm Josh could find new ways too. Thoughts?
Hi Faucet,
In addition to the ballard comments I think people have to keep in mind the players already on the team.
With the exception of Eifert, on a purely measurables view, ertz and most of the others did not fare any better than either Daniels or Hooman did when they came out.
WHen we look at WR's or CB, etc there is not currently many options under contract so its easier to speculate all sorts of possible guys making the team. ...at least until FA is over.
I always try to say yeah oh I like this guy or that guy but then go back and look at the Pats depth chart and ask ok who is he really beating out and how long will it take to impact if he even makes the team.
We may not love certain guys at various positions on the Pats but they are guys who have been playing in a league a while. When you go back and look at their combines compared to the guys we like coming out, for me at least, I often find myself going hmmm oh ok not that great.
Especially the later round guys. I assume that's why Bill take some of these special teams types like Ebner etc because he thinks whats available at other spots isn't going to make the team and be a wasted pick.


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Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) is an open enrollment, public charter high school on the Northwest side of Detroit. The Academy began its first academic year in September 2011 and currently serves over 400 ninth through twelfth grade students from metro-Detroit. JRLA provides a leadership-focused education that engages and inspires youth to achieve at the rigorous level necessary to ultimately graduate with a college degree. Students are provided with real-world and project-based experiences and will receive extensive college exposure and course opportunities through a partnership with the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM). Immersed in the culture of college, they will have the opportunity to take university courses as upperclassmen to ensure a seamless transition for college entry. As a Michigan Future Schools initiative grant recipient, the Academy recognizes their expectation of 85% high school graduation, 85% college enrollment, and 85% college graduation, and will meet or exceed these standards.
JRLA Vision: Education in Detroit must play a critical role in transforming the community into a more vibrant intellectual and economic landscape. Jalen Rose Leadership Academy will lead that transformation by providing a vigorous quality education that will empower and enable our future leaders to make a substantial contribution to the growth and revitalization of the great city of Detroit.
JRLA Mission: The mission of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) is to provide a leadership-focused experience within a high-performing high school that engages and inspires Detroit area youth to achieve at the rigorous level necessary to ultimately graduate with a college degree and thrive in life.
In the coming school year, students will experience:
*A management team with a proven track record of graduating more than 90% of their students from high school, enrolling more than 90% in college, and preparing students to score high on the ACT
*A rigorous college prep academic program where students are prepared not only to get into college, but to complete college and earn a degree
*An extended school day and school year to compete with peers in a global economy and succeed in college
*Extensive college exposure and dual enrollment opportunities through a partnership with the University of Detroit Mercy
*A Summer Exploration Program with college visits, internships and enrichment opportunities
*An Advisor for every student who works with the student and his/her family over all four years of high school to keep them on track to succeed
*A strict discipline policy to create a culture where students can learn and feel secure
*A safe learning environment in a small school setting
*Interscholastic basketball, track, cross country, soccer, volleyball and cheerleading
*School uniforms
Charter schools are free public schools that are independently operated. Charter schools have high degree of autonomy over budgets, curriculum and personnel, but this independence comes with expectations for the highest standards of accountability and student achievement.
- There are no admissions tests or tuition. Charter schools are open to every student within the public school system who wishes to enroll.
- If demand exceeds available seats, charters hold a lottery to determine admission.
- Charters exchange significant autonomy for greater accountability over results. This autonomy allows charters to offer: An extended school day and school year; Freedom to attract and hire the best teachers; Greater control and flexibility over curriculum.
- Freedom to be innovative and a commitment to improving public education.
Founder and Detroit native Jalen Rose is an ESPN/ABC analyst and 13-year NBA Star who has assembled a team of educational experts and community leaders to turn his dream into a reality. Mr. Rose brings to the Academy his knowledge of the sports and entertainment industries, commitment to philanthropy and his passion to give back to Detroit. A graduate of Detroit Southwestern High School, Mr. Rose attended the University of Michigan where he was one of five freshman basketball players known as the "Fab Five." As a college graduate, he is eager to help Detroit youth achieve the same goal. Mr. Rose has been instrumental on the planning team and serves as the President of the JRLA Board of Directors.
Co-founder and Detroit native Michael Carter is a Detroit native and successful entrepreneur. Mr. Carter is managing partner of Pinnacle Construction Partners, a multi-state, pre-construction planning and construction management services firm and the former president and CEO of Athena Health Club and Day Spa in Nashville. As a successful graduate of Project 100, the University of Detroit's recruitment program to enroll and graduate inner-city youth, Mr. Carter graduated with a B.A. cum laude and a M.B.A. He serves on the UDM Liberal Arts and Education Dean's Advisory Board. Mr. Carter brings his first-hand experience to the design of the Academy, his commitment to provide resources, and his dedication to improving the future for Detroit youth. He has been instrumental on the planning team and serves as the President of the Operation Graduation Board.


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From Piggy to Prints, Major Designer Collaborations
What do ĀAngelaĀMissoni, Donatella VersaceĀand Miss PiggyĀall have in common? Besides bold looks, these three are all involved in major designer collaborations. (Yes, Miss Piggy is a designer.) Nowadays fresh collaborations are announced practically every day, so we're left asking ourselves… "Is this even news?"ĀWhile, yes, many partnerships are exciting and garner mountains of press and make great additional to our wardrobe, others are well…less interesting to say the least. New collaborations, capsule collections, and guest design stints are constantly in circulation, so it's easy to get lost in the jumble. Therefore,ĀMyFDB wanted to break down some of the most noteworthy collections that you may (or may not) want to add to your closet.
Up first is the highly anticipated Missoni for Target line. Mark your calendars now for September 13th, because you don't want to be last one on the block without a Missoni bike, towels, dress, or patio furniture. The brand wants to invade our lives and we're totally okay with it.
Next, Muppet diva Miss Piggy is teaming up with Opening Ceremony for a unique collection. The line will debut during Fashion's Night Out, but the pieces are still a secret. We hear Miss Piggy herself will be in arriving to show off the looks. No word on the attendance of Kermit or any other members of the Muppet gang as of yet. We'll keep you posted on how this plays out.
Then Versace is getting into bed with H&M – literally. The retailer will be selling branded Versace bedding along with an array of designs from Donatella this fall. We think the line will sell well, but we're just not completely sold on if we'd purchase it ourselves.
Lastly, our feathers were majorly ruffled when Prabal Gurung's looks for J. Crew were released. Sleek, classy, yet full of pizzaz the designer clearly knows his audience.
So, who's ready for some retail therapy?


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More than 900 people packed the Daphne Civic Center Tuesday looking for jobs.
They were attending the 14th annual Baldwin County Job Fair
Angela Allen has put a lot of miles on her car looking for work.
Her situation:
She said, "(I was) laid off about three years now. I've been back to Atlanta to here, just back and forth trying to find a job."
Allen is hoping she'll find work at the job fair.
Lee Lawson the Chief Executive Officer of the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, said, "We've got everyone from advanced manufacturing positions all across the board, and some of the big employers in the region."
Employers like UTC Aerospace.
Marty Kassulke with UTC Aerospace said, "We're hiring for some of our manufacturing positions, as well as some of our business development positions."
Vulcan, Incorporated was also represented.
Recruiter Sharon Markey said, "Hopefully, soon, we will be accepting applications. We look for hard working individuals with a good, strong work ethic."
As for the job seekers, different people had different priorities.
Kerry McInnis said, "I'm retired and looking for part time."
Montez Brown said,"I'm just looking for a job, just to save up money to go off to college."
But, they had the same answer to one question.
When asked what the market is like, Jessica Sidwell said, "It's hard to find a job right now."
Still, they kept trying, resumes in hand.
When asked if she was hopeful, Allen said, "I'm crossing my fingers."


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PSCI 298-301, Spring Semester 2011
Prof. DiIulio and Mr. Tierney
Bureaucracy, Politics and U.S. Public Administration
Government "bureaucracies" are the "hands and feet" of modern democracies. This seminar examines how U.S. public laws, policies, and programs are actually administered; explores theories of bureaucratic organization and "culture;" and, as all enrollees were notified in advance, engages students in a problem-solving learning (PSL) project that encompasses spring break week. The PSL project focuses on how "food security" laws, policies, and programs funded in whole or in part by government have been administered in Philadelphia:
Grading: 40% individual participation/papers/quizzes, 30% task group (TG) work, and 30% class report. Modal grade: A- or A.
Required Books: Purchase the specified edition of each required book via whatever supplier you choose:
January 18: After "a Bill Becomes Law," What Happens?
**Pressman and Wildavsky, entire
>>Write a memo in which you do the following:
(1) Summarize the classic tale of what it took to get a relatively minor Federal program implemented in Oakland (one page/250 word maximum);
(2) List by name EVERY government official and EVERY government agency involved in the law's implementation; and
(3) Succinctly (150 words or fewer) state what you believe to be the three main lessons about "implementation" suggested by the case.
Do NOT read or use or cite ANY sources OTHER THAN your own careful reading of the book.
Due: Start of first class.
January 25: What's "Implementation"? Why Does It Matter?
**Hill and Hupe, chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4
**Kettl and Fesler, chapters 1, 2, and 3
**Read the "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010" (S. 3307) that was passed by the House December 2, 2010, paying particular attention to child nutrition and summer food service.
>>Note on Task Group (TG) Work: Each seminar student functions as a member of one of four task groups consisting of several other seminar students. Each TG does various assigned work: in-class oral reports/presentations in which particular reading assignments are summarized, analyzed, or evaluated by one or more TG members (presentation/report format at the discretion of the TG, but usually 10-15 minutes, and never more than 20 minutes); independent research that sometimes includes a written product to be shared with the entire class; execution of tasks relating to guest speakers, spring break field research, and the preparation of the final class PSL report.
Because a given TG may be responsible for reporting on a given reading, that does NOT mean that students not in that TG are not responsible individually for doing that reading. By the same token, it is imprudent for a TG to divide up work such that only one or two members actually do the work relating to a given TG report or other assignment.
In most real-life organizational settings (including public administration ones!), it is not uncommon for certain organization members to work hard and do more than their share while others work less diligently or even flat-out shirk. Just the same, each TG gets a single letter grade for its work that is shared by all members of that TG; and a single letter grade is shared by all students for the final class report.
TG1: Report on Kettl and Fesler, chapters 1, 2, and 3
TG2: Report on Hill and Hupe, chapters 1 and 2
TG3: Report on Hill and Hupe, chapters 3 and 4
TG4: Report on Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
February 1: An Implementation "4H Club": How, How Well, When, Where, and By Whom Do Federal Laws on Housing, Homelessness, Health, and Hunger Get Administered?
**Hill and Hupe, chapters 5 and 6
**Kettl and Fesler, chapters 10 and 12
TG1: Report on Child Nutrition Act of 1966
TG2: Report on Fair Housing Act of 1968
TG3: Report on Homelessness Assistance Act of 1987
TG4: Report on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
February 8: "Bureaucracy" versus Government-By-Proxy: Who Actually Makes, Funds, and Administers "Public Policy," Where, and How?
**Kettl and Fesler, chapters 4, 5 and 8
**DiIulio, "Government By Proxy: A Faithful Overview," Harvard Law Review, 2003: To be distributed in class on February 1.
TG1: Report on Welfare-to-Work Programs in Philadelphia
TG2: Report on Foster Care Programs in Philadelphia
TG3: Report on Toxic Waste Clean-Up Programs in Philadelphia
TG4: Report on Prisoner Re-Entry Programs in Philadelphia
February 15: Food Security: Starving for Better "Politics"?
**Berg, entire
TG1: Report/presentation updating Berg's account/data on "Food Stamps"
TG2: Written summary, Berg, chapters 1-5 (no presentation)
TG3: Written summary, Berg, chapters 6-10 (no presentation)
TG4: Written summary, Berg, chapters 11 through Appendix B (no presentation)
>>Write a paper (800 word maximum) expressing how well you think Berg understands (what Kettl and Fesler call) "the politics of the administrative process"; whether or in what sense you agree/disagree with Berg's claim that "politics" is "the culprit" when it comes to America's failure to achieve the "food security" goals that he favors; and whether you think (as Berg does) that a "new war on poverty" is either politically feasible or a necessary but insufficient condition for achieving some or all of the "food security" objectives that Berg espouses.
>>Between February 16 and February 21, each student must attend at least one screening of the 1968 CBS REPORTS video on hunger in America. Times and other details relating to those screenings are to be announced in class on February 15.
February 22: Implementing Food Security I: A Million Severely Hungry Children
**Mark Nord, Food Insecurity in Households with Children: Prevalence, Severity, and Household Characteristics, USDA, September 2009 (to be distributed in class on February 15)
**Mark Nord et al, Household Food Security in the United States, 2009, USDA, November 2010 (to be distributed in class on February 15)
>>Guest Speaker(s): We will be joined by one or more national food security experts, practitioners, or advocates.
March 1: Implementing Food Security Policy II: The Philadelphia Story
**Jed Bergman et al, Ending Hunger in Philadelphia: Final Report of GAFL 343 Class, University of Pennsylvania, Fall Semester 2010
**Sean Tamba Matthew, Preliminary Report on Philadelphia's Nutrition Development Services (NDS), University of Pennsylvania, January 2011
TG1: Report on Bergman et al, Introduction and chapter I
TG2: Report on Bergman et al, chapters 2 and 3
TG3: Report on Bergman et al, chapters 4 and 5
TG4: Report on Bergman et al, chapters 6 and appendix
>>Guest Speaker(s): We will be joined by one or more local food security experts, practitioners, or advocates.
SPRING BREAK: Monday, March 7 through the morning of Thursday, March 10, students participate in field trips, interviews, and service relating to their PSL initiative on food security in Philadelphia, working toward a final class report that authoritatively answers the following question from page one of the syllabus:
In particular, what, if anything, can and should be done to predictably, reliably, and measurably improve the public administration of "food security" laws, policies, and programs in the summer months when most of the city's public, Catholic, and other schools are not in session? What, if any, role might Penn play in effecting that outcome? And, regardless, if a model "summer food security" initiative could be developed and made to work well in Philadelphia, how, if at all, might the same model or kindred initiatives be replicated in other cities?
March 15: Implementing Food Security Policy III: A Reflection, De-Briefing and Planning Session
**Hupe and Hill, chapters 7, 8 and 9
>>Write a brief (400-500 word) reflection regarding what you have learned thus far about food security administration, couching your reflections in relation to the main ideas and arguments made by Hupe and Hill in chapters 7, 8 and 9.
>>We will use this session to de-brief on the spring break experience and to discuss where the class is with its PSL initiative: How best to utilize the remaining six weeks and regular Tuesday sessions (March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19, and April 26)? What's the optimal mix of "academic" and "pure PSL" assignments, additional TG or other independent research or field work, additional class meetings with guests experts and officials (including Penn officials), et cetera?


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Told you earlier in the month that the Associated Press laid star reporter Joe Biesk off. Now sources close to the AP tell us that Ann Gibson will work her final day for the AP this week. And the Kentucky & Tennessee bureaus are being combined.
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President Obama's Weekly Video Address
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November 30th, 2009 · 8 Comments
Our sources at WHAS11 tell us that former reporter Jenny McLendon will soon return to the station on a freelance basis. McLendon left HAS in 2007 to attend law school at the University of Louisville and she's scheduled to complete her program in May 2010. In my opinion, Jenny's one of the brightest journalists Louisville's [...]
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Southern Indiana Taxpayers Getting Hoodwinked
November 30th, 2009 · 7 Comments
UPDATE: Thanks to Francene for having me on the show to discuss this brewing scandal. If you missed the program, I'll publish a podcast by tomorrow. UPDATE 2: Bennett – former GCCS supe and current head of public education in Indiana – just went on record with Francene saying he will take the appropriate steps [...]
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It's Monday! A Happy Post-Holiday Binge
November 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment
It's a shame something like this can't happen in Louisville. Wes Finley = former WHAS11 producer. [Click the Clicky] Kentucky's school superintendents have free reign to sit on boards of organizations and businesses from which they directly profit. It's illegal for every other state employee to do so. And now superintendents – primarily Sheldon Berman [...]
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ALERT! Beyonce Has Left The Building
November 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Ruh ro. Check this from News Blues: Chase Cain, an aggressive young reporter at Belo's WHAS-11-ABC in Louisville (Market #49), who arrived from WLEX-18-NBC in Lexington (Market #62) just a year ago, is leaving the station (and Louisville) "in the next few days" to deal with a personal matter. Guess our previous two stories (here [...]
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We Should Support LMPD On This One
November 25th, 2009 · 9 Comments
Really, we should be supporting LMPD. The use of GPS devices to track known criminals is a good thing. Sure, it'd be bad if police were watching Joe Blow on every street. But that's not the case. Sometimes you just have to applaud police when they get something right. And this is something they're getting [...]
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How Not to Make Endorsement Announcements
November 25th, 2009 · 8 Comments
By dropping a major press release after the noon hour on the day before Thanksgiving. Greg Fischer's campaign just sent out a press release touting Fischer's endorsements from three area labor groups: Laborers' Local 576, National Conference of Firemen and Oilers/Service Employees International Union and the Kentucky Laborer's District Council. From the release: Laborers' Local [...]
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Governor Beshear's Weekly Video Address
November 25th, 2009 · Comments Off
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Holiday Metro Animal Services Tidbit
November 25th, 2009 · 5 Comments
Whattya know? Looks like Gilles Meloche's right-hand man, Wayne Zelinsky, is also trying to move to Florida. Specifically, he wants to be the city manager of Marathon, FL: Kentucky resident Wayne Zelinsky, interim manager at Louisville Metro Animal Services. He was assistant manager there from 2007 to 2009 and has served as a police officer [...]
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Shoes that sent me dancing 'round the tree!
We have holiday parties in mind with this giveaway—and of course, NYE is just around the corner—and we all know what happens at MIDNIGHT! So, you will be looking like a MILLION BUCKS in the JEFFREY CAMBELL CASHY when the clock hits midnight and the champagne glasses clank. One lucky winner will win a pair of this new arrival—we have full sizes in ALL THREE COLORS of the JC CASHY! This shoe was featured in the new SPRING lookbook and it's great all year long. Paired with tights this architectural wedge is a great shoe for all your holidays and NYE looks.
Here is how to enter. We want know your NYE resolution….simply post it as a reply to this blog or as a comment on our facebook! The SOLESTRUCK FAN with the best resolution wins a pair of the CASHY. This shoe will have you dancing all year round! Get on it ladies….get to postin'.
nye resolution – to stop wearing flats!
These shoes! Three parts of fabulosity, and oh an architectural structures supported heel for my lovely 5 toes and feet, I'm in love, send me one NOW *faints*
…I'm ok ( no please send one NOW to avoid another proceeding)
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OMG! my NYR is not do anything the same as I have done the precious yr. Progress …. Learn from mistakes and do better. Even if it fails , your only crazy doing the same ol thing! WEEEEEE!!!
My NYE resolution? To stop breaking my piggy bank and really start saving money LOL.
Oh, and also finding a first job beacuse I really can't depend on my parents for forever
Anyway those are such amazing shoes! It would be a perfect gift to star the new year in the best way
Acquire more shoes from Solestruck.com! ;D
My resolution is to spend more time outdoors, regardless how how terrible Scottish weather may be!
my new years resolution – to eat healthier and work harder to live a healthier life. feeling good about yourself should start with living healthy…then with nicer shoes
My NYE resolution: I'm going to be a vegetarian. I've been thinking about it for such a long time and these days I can't eat meat anymore without feeling horrible about it. Starting the new year, I'm definitely quitting eating meat!
My NYE resolution would be to help the less fortunate, give more when i get something, when's the last time you've seen someone walk an elderly person across the street? as far as for my personal goals and aspirations, setting no boundaries or excuses to what I dream to do, CARPE DIEM is what my 2011 motto is going to be!
We all make a big deal out of New Year's resolution, and then we never keep that promise we made to ourselves. This year, I just decided that I have to be greatful for what I have although that's hard sometimes, I also decided that I'm going to study harder and stay optimistic. I would really love to have these gorgeous shoes on New Year's Eve, and maybe find a nice guy.. Who knows:) xoxo
As nerdy as this may seem, my new years resolution is to complete the Pokedex for Pokemon: Blue Version, including Mew. That, or find my DS charger cable so I can play DS games again.
What can I say? I gotta catch 'em all!
My NYE resolution is to care less about what others think and start thinking for myself. Oh, and to own a pair of jeffrey campbells.
My NYE resolution is just to be me, that I know I can do anything else will just be a bonus
My New Year resolutions:
- Eat more healthy food
- More exercise than watching TV series
- More wise on buying shoes. Better save up for good looking and good quality ones (like Jeffrey Campbell's) than getting the less expensive and good looking ones BUT the quality is bad.
My NYE resolution is to be a little more environmentally friendly.
And to get a pair o JC's ofc^^
My New Year Resolution Is To Continue To Be Able To Give Back To Those Less Fortunate. I've always appreciated the gift of giving, but I feel it is of utmost respect to give and expect nothing in return. Yes it has been tempting to think about where your money would have gone if it was not in the collection plate at church, or if you did not give it to that person on the street, but I never regret my actions as I know my wants are not half as important as what someone else needs. Food, Water, and Shelter. Every year I give clothes away to food drives and can goods around the Holidays.
If you think about it, it's an easier way to clean out your wardrobe. One person's trash is another person's treasure.I'm above all Thankful For a New Year, But I won't change who I am annually like others do. When you witness change, you enforce it. My Parents taught me how far giving goes….A Long Way !
1.To finish covering my walls with collages. There is about one square foot of space left — and the ceiling.
My NYE resolution is to only date men that, like myself, wear unforgettable shoes and know how to dance in them.
My New Years Resolution is to donate all of the pairs of shoes sitting in my closet that I no longer wear.
My NYE resolution is to crochet blankets for the people in my life that have always been there and never got any recognition for how awesome they are.
My New Years resolution is to start doing things for myself and not anyone else. I have a horrible habit of being too nice and dropping anything and everything to help people (well a certain someone in particular). I keep getting burnt because I never get the same treatment back because apparently "it is too much effort" to be nice… So the new year will bring about a new me who does more things for themselves and enjoys being me.
My NYE resolution is to start being truthful to myself and others. White lies are just as bad as any other lie and are a copout. Ive come to realize this and will do my best in 2011 to just be simple and truthful! p.s. these shoes are to die for & thats not a lie!
My NYE resolution it to stop making resolutions and start living life freely with no regrets
My new year's resolution is to run a marathon in 2011. Since I started running about 3.5 years ago, I've run 4 half-marathons. I became a fitter, healthier, happier person and I'm ready for a new challenge! Running 26.2 miles will take discipline and hard work, but it will be worth it when I cross the finish line! (Knock on wood!)
My New Years Resolution is to learn the song "SHOE fly, don't bother me," on guitar.
I love that song with all my heart, and "sole."
My new year's resolution is to dance more!
My New Years Resoloution is to shed myself from all of the inhibitions that have been dragging me down for the past years. Instead, I will wear what I like, say what I like, and eat what I like – whenever I like!
My NYE resolution is to finish translating my resume so that I can apply for my dream job.
My new years resolution is to spend more time volunteering.
My New Years Resolution!
-to save up from some wicked pairs of shoes from Solestruck
-start picking up photography for a fashion blog
My new years resolution is to look after myself more. I need to be more appreciative of myself in my own skin, eat better, exercise more to make myself a healthier person which in the end will make me a happier person! Cashy will definitely aid in my hopefully new confidence and healthier self!
my NYE is to grow some balls
my new years resolution is to work on my jazz fingers so I can be a SUPERSTAR
In this moment; in 2011; and for every year beyond, my resolution stands to live present in each an every moment with grace. Grace is that wonderful spirit that saturates every fiber of our being when we practice the fruits of the soul: patience, kindness, understanding, forgiveness, and love…
AND I also resolve to get RADICAL- it's undeniably fun to live with grace in ridiculously fabulous JC heels. xxo
resolution to get more involved with a non profit organization called SMART. help others help themselves. and these shoes are frickin amazing!! would love em. cheers!!
start dressing Avant-garde.
first, attain anything and everything Issey Miyake.
second, buy all of Jeffrey Campbell's shoes and Louboutins
third, figure out how to afford of all of this
My New Years Resolution for 2011 is to learn HTML formatting… And rock my blog!!
my new years resolution- to make him wish he never cheated on me. and I plan on having a lot of fun with it.
My NYE resolution would be to collect all the Jeffrey Campell shoes on Soletruck in size 6.5 to complete my collection so please please please restock them
I know this is going to sound like a cop out, but I don't do NYE Resolutions I try and stay resolute throughout the year, makes for consistancy. I can't imagine how I would feel if I was one of the people that wasted money each year on a gym membership that I never used, instead try and take a walk everyday much easier to live up to!


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Interesting facts from CBP history.
Did You Know... A Case Involving 'Importation of a Slave' into U.S. Anticipated the Dred Scott Decision?
Historians point to the landmark decision Dred Scott v. Sanford of 1857 as a major factor leading to the American Civil War. That case established slaves as property that could not be taken away from their masters without due process.
London Bridge wasn't exactly falling down in the 1960s, but it was sinking under the weight of modern traffic. When the capital city in England decided to build another to replace it, the 1831 bridge was put up for sale.
The motto "Honor First" is synonymous with the Border Patrol, and its adoption in the mid 1930s coincides with a significant organizational change.
Did You Know... Rare Photograph Offers Glimpse into Oldest Building Owned and Occupied by Federal Government in Continental U.S.?
This rare photograph of the collector's office at the Ogdensburg, N.Y. customhouse dates from 1935. By then, the building had already been standing 126 years.
Human trafficking has a long and sad history in many countries. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, teenage and younger Chinese girls were often lured to America with false promises of a better life.
International trade has been a major focus of CBP from its formation, and in the Homeland Security Act, the U.S. Congress required CBP to retain import and international trade specialist positions at the same level as the former U.S.
Did You Know... Fires, Ships, Railroads and a Year-Round Ice-Free Harbor made Portland the Premier Port of Entry in Maine?
In February of this year, the offices of the service port of Portland, Maine moved out of the historic U.S. Custom House facing onto the harbor and Custom House Wharf, thus ending 140 years of continuous occupancy.
The Border Patrol March, a ceremonial musical piece nearly as old as the U.S. Border Patrol itself, was composed and arranged by two U.S. Army Officers in Plattsburgh, N.Y.
One hundred years ago, the federal government was not overly concerned with marijuana, the common name for the Cannabis sativa L. plant.
Robert Smalls' extraordinary ability as a sailor led the Confederacy to choose the African-American as pilot for its gunship Planter, but Smalls' quest for freedom compelled him to commandeer the ship....
What's in a name? What intriguing trail of history, place and people went into the making of a place called Morses Line?
The year was 1976 and the U.S. was turning 200. Bicentennial celebrations and observations were taking place around the country.
Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, volunteers from local, state and federal agencies combed the remains from ground zero at Fresh Kills landfill in Staten Island, N.Y.
When the southern states seceded from the Union in 1861, major government institutions suffered divided loyalties.
A book titled "U.S. Customs and Kindred Services" was produced by a committee of 10 members of the San Francisco Custom House staff.
It is through the recollections of our families, friends, and colleagues that we will always remember, Sept. 11, 2001. The tragic events of 9/11 forever changed America. They also forever changed us.
One hundred years ago this month, a new and monumental U.S. Customhouse opened in San Francisco.
It was a scandal of stunning proportion.
The ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on Aug.
Bridging the 19th and 20th centuries, African-American Matthew Henson's life is a story of heroism and adventure lived out despite the confines of racial prejudice.
On the morning of Feb. 15, 1951, Saul Chabot delivered his new two-door black Buick to New York City's Pier 90. Chabot, along with his coupe, was to set sail aboard the Europe-bound luxury liner R.M.S Queen Elizabeth.
All served as officers of the U.S. Customs Service during the period from 1789 to 1885.
It was the 1960s, and the U.S. was at war in Vietnam. Many arriving American supplies and equipment disappeared from the Saigon dockside and turned up for sale on the black market or in the hands of the North's Viet Cong.
U.S. tribes may develop enhanced tribal cards because of the unique historical relationship they have with the federal government.
Obelisks, also known as Boundary Monuments, trace their roots to the Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty of 1848 and the Gadsden Treaty of 1853, both of which redefined the international boundary between the U.S. and Mexico.
On July 9, 1938, young millionaire, aviation entrepreneur and movie director Howard Hughes signed an Outward Foreign Manifest for his Lockheed No. 14 Super Electra plane.
The U.S. Customs Service and the U.S. Immigration Service were both created within the Department of the Treasury.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection works to ensure diamonds are humankind's friends.
The federal government agreed to supply the feed and shoes as long as patrolmen were willing to provide their own horse.
All sugar is not created equal. Cane and beet sugars and their related products contain different degrees of sweetness depending upon where and how they are grown.
Did You Know... CBP Works with Other Government Agencies to Protect the Public from Viruses and Diseases?
While CBP's role in securing the borders against illegal crossings and contraband is well known, its role in preventing the spread of diseases is equally important.
Did You Know... Border Patrol Was Instrumental in Ending 'Long Night' of Segregation in American South?
The U.S. Border Patrol joined U.S. Marshals to enforce federal law by protecting James Meredith as he registered as the University of Mississippi's first African-American student.
Did You Know... Former 'Contrabandista' Using Confiscated Aircraft Started Rogue Customs Air Brigade?
CBP's rogue air brigade is a story from which legends are made. It all began in 1931. A rundown plane, pieced together by wire, was apprehended by mounted inspectors just southeast of Cotulla, Texas.
It is a tale ripped from today's headlines: pirates off the coast of Africa board vessels and seize hostages and cargo. They demand exorbitant ransoms, and when paid let their captives go.
Did You Know... CBP Shares Responsibility for Receiving the Remains of Fallen Soldiers who Die Abroad?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection joins the nation as it pauses on Veterans Day to remember all who have served in the armed forces. CBP is also honored to daily serve those fallen soldiers on their final return home.
The Rio Grande changed course gradually with each flood season, however the flood of 1864 resulted in the creation of large land protrusions, called "bancos," which altered previously known borders.
Japan's first gift of cherry trees to Washington, D.C., had to be destroyed because of insect infestation. This international incident led to the passing of the Plant Quarantine Act of 1912 and to a second shipment of trees.
The New York Times announced the start of prohibition as the "peaceful death of John Barleycorn," but bootlegging and smuggling proved the newspaper wrong and made enforcement an ongoing issue.


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Word has been received in our office of the death of Thomas Craven, who worked as a pipefitter in the Plant Services Department until his retirement in 1974. Mr. Craven died September 19, 1984, at St. Francis Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, at the age of 72.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 22, 1984, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Edward's Catholic Church, in Waterloo, with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Two Rosaries will be held at O'Keefe & Towne/Carter Waychoff Funeral Home. The Parish Rosary will be held at 3:00 p.m. and the Knights of Columbus will hold one at 7:30 p.m.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Frances; three sisters, Mrs. Earl Masters, Mrs. Joseph Kaumans, and Mrs. Edward Shipman, all of Waterloo.
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Homemade Caramels
Of all the candies I make, probably the top favorite of all among recipients is a tender, soft, golden brown caramel. It is one of my favorites, too.
Caramels are simple to make, requiring only two things for constant success: a calibrated candy thermometer and a nice, dry day. Today I made a short ton with the humidity in Dallas around 41%.
While there are a myriad of recipes out there, it is very important for you to understand that caramels must be cooked slowly to allow the sugars and milk solids to caramelize. The longer and slower they cook, the darker the color and richer the flavor. And there is nothing I can think of that is worse in taste than a caramel that has been cooked too fast and is scorched with a resulting resonant flavor of burnt sugar. Yuk!
The recipe I offer here I have made countless times and for many different applications, such as pecan logs, Turtles and caramel apples. Unlike some caramel recipes, this one will produce a soft caramel that will not stick to your teeth. Also, this recipe brings the sugar solution to its proper temp and then adds the preheated milk, which prevents curdling, prevents the mixture from boiling over, and develops a much smoother texture. The caramels are rich and absolutely delicious, and an easy delight to share among friends and family.
Caramels (Makes about 180 pieces)
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
Tempered chocolate for dipping, if desired
Line a 12×17 inch jelly roll pan with heavy duty aluminum foil, fitting the foil well into the corners and sides. Butter the foil very well, coating the entire bottom and sides. Set aside.
In a 1-quart saucepan over low heat, combine the cream and the condensed milk, whisking very well to blend. Allow the cream mixture to become hot, stirring often, but do NOT allow the mixture to boil.
Meanwhile, in a tall 4-quart saucepan, combine the corn syrup, water and sugar. Stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar, bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. If sugar crystals appear around the edge of the boiling surface, wipe the pan sides with a damp (not wet!) pastry brush.
Clip on your calibrated candy thermometer and reduce heat to medium. Continue to boil gently until the syrup-sugar solution reaches 250 degrees (F). Add the butter and pour in the warm cream mixture. The temperature of the solution will immediately decrease. Stir constantly to blend the mixture, then occasionally until the mixture reaches 244 degrees (F).
Remove from heat and carefully pour the hot caramel into your prepared jelly roll pan, tilting the pan to even the mixture. Do not scrape the pan — even though scraping will not cause crystallization the stuff on the bottom of the pan has cooked longer, is tougher and will leave hard spots in the batch.
Leave the caramel completely alone for 24 hours at room temperature. This waiting period not only reduces the stickiness, but makes the candy much easier to cut. (Once the caramel has cooled and the pan is no longer warm, cover the pan with plastic wrap.)
Lift the hardened caramel from the pan using the edges of the foil. Using a clean, sharp knife, cut the caramel into approximate 1-inch pieces. (If the caramel begins to stick to the knife, rinse the knife well under hot water, dry and butter the knife, then resume cutting.)
At this point, you may dip each piece into tempered chocolate and allow them to rest on a wire rack for 4-6 hours until the chocolate has hardened. Store these dipped caramels on sheets of waxed paper in an air-tight container, at room temperature, for up to one month.
For plain caramels, wrap each cut piece in a 4-inch square of plastic wrap, twisting the ends tightly. Store the wrapped caramels in an air-tight container, at room temperature, for up to one month…if they last that long.
If you like nuts in your caramels, pour a layer of chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, etc. into your prepared jelly roll pan before pouring in the caramel.
Want to make caramel apples? Merely twirl apples on a stick into the mixture, instead of pouring it into a pan. Place the coated apples on a waxed paper lined sheet and place into the refrigerator for one hour to harden, then wrap each apple well in plastic wrap, tied with a bow to seal. Be certain to consume these as quickly as possible (no more than 3 days) to enjoy the best flavor of the apples.
This same recipe can be poured into a buttered 9-13 inch dish, allowed to cool for 24 hours, cut into 1×4-inch logs, then rolled in minced pecans to make pecan logs. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to one month. The logs may also be cut into 1/2-inch slices, wrapped in plastic, etc.
This caramel be poured by hot spoonfuls onto a grouping of whole pecans (place in a triangle or "X" configuration), allowed to harden, then cover the caramel with a dollop of tempered chocolate to make Turtles. Store on waxed paper sheets in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to one month.
16 Responses to "Homemade Caramels"
I am always leary of trying a new recipe so I made this in a half batch. It turned out wonderful. I made bear claws using the caramel recipe and my husband said it was better than the ones I bought in Atlanta for $14.95 a lb.
OMG! My mouth is watering just reading this. I can imagine how I'll feel after I taste one!
Saw your site at http://pischilein.typepad.com/. It was made for her friend going through Chemo.
Pure Delicious Awesomeness! By far the best caramels I have ever had. Thanks for the recipe. I'm excited to try some others on the blog
Thank you so much! My best friend and I have been looking forward to making homemade caramels and your recipe and suggestions will be our guide!
lol im going to attempt to make fresh carmels because they are so irresistable lol
Hi there
I really would like to try your caramel recipe…. it sounds scrumptious. Could I substitute another ingredient for the corn syrup. I'm on a strict low salicylate diet and am unable to have corn syrup. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I can't eat many sweets, especially commercial ones. I need to start learning to make my own treats and sweets now!
Hope to get a response soon,
Thanks! :)
These are delicious!
I am a novice and tried this in Colorado Springs, elevation is about 6000 feet. If you try this at altitude, you need to use a lower temperature. If you lower the temperature by one degree for every 550 feet above sea level, it will not burn like me first batch!
I made this recipe to use with caramel apples and it was very good. I did add some vanilla at the end for extra flavor. I had to let the caramel cool quite a bit before it would stick to the apples, but it was very yummy! Thanks!
Will these mail well? They look delicious and I want to make them, and I was wondering about sending them to a friend as well.
I have made this several times, and find that it is so sweet, creamy and delicious, it has become my "GO TO" recipe for caramels. I haven't made many before, and aside from the time it takes to make, they turn out delicious, thanks.
i'm not sure what i did wrong, but i cooked slow and brought it to 244 degrees, but they are super soft (too much so) and they just don't have the proper caramel taste or look. my thermometer is right on the money, the cream didn't boil so i'm scratching my head… could the humidity have done something? it was snowing out and 28 degrees… can someone email me? firstname.lastname@example.com…. thanks.
Can this recipe be converted to caramel sauce and canned? If so, how would you go about it and what kind of shelf life would the sauce have?


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With bad weather expected later in the week, the schedule for the opening day of the four-day competition has been adjusted to feature giant slalom and freestyle Nordic events.
Alpine competition will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Stowe Mountain Resort with the first of two women's GS runs. The men's GS starts at 1 p.m.
The Nordic races are at Trapp Family Lodge, with the men's 10-kilometer freestyle starting at 10 a.m. and the women's 5K getting under way at noon.
The adjustments mean there will be no events Thursday. Barring other changes, competition will end as scheduled with Nordic classic events Friday and Alpine slalom races Saturday.
The University of Vermont, seeking its first NCAA title since 1994, is the host team for the competition.
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The Beginning:
In 1965 Wayne Engle started ESCO in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a $500 home equity loan and 2 employees doing electrical work for homes and farms. The business was run out of Wayne's basement. Wayne's wife Shirley administered the office work while raising 3 young boys.
Early success:
Business grew steadily as the company began performing more commercial and light industrial work for clients in Cedar Rapids. ESCO relocated several times to accommodate growth. The company emphasized quality, hard work, employee training, employee development, customer relations and customer service. These founding principles still hold true today.
By the late 70's ESCO surpassed $10 million in revenues and became one of the largest electrical contractors in eastern Iowa and had acquired branch offices in Peoria and Champaign Illinois. In addition to the electrical contracting business, sign companies were acquired at each location.
Wayne was a leader in the electrical industry and remained very active in the community throughout his career.
Recession Hits:
In the early 80's we experienced the worst recession since the great depression. The country was in the midst of the energy crisis; unemployment had reached 9% and in 1982 prime peaked at over 21%. Many businesses failed during this period. Fortunately we were able to spin off the electrical branches, the sign businesses and downsize to survive this tough period.
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In the early 80's with $2 million in revenue and 15 electricians on the payroll, we relocated to a small office and shop in Marion, IA. Since this time, the company has experienced success and has relocated several times to accommodate growth. Ownership was transferred to the next generation in the early 90's as Wayne phased out of the business and Dave, his son took control of the company.
A key strategy during this rebound period was our emphasis on industrial clients. We focused on electrical maintenance and capital projects for several fortune 500 companies with plant locations in Cedar Rapids.
As we learned more about the needs of these large industrial customers we developed additional services to provide them. These services have grown to become separate groups within ESCO, hence the new name – "The ESCO Group". These groups consist of Industrial automation, electrical engineering and testing and safety training and consultation. These professional services, combined with the traditional electrical contracting services round out a unique and beneficial offering for our clients.
After the turn of the century, we grew to over $30 million in sales with over 250 employees in multiple locations with 50% of business coming from the professional services groups. Our business with fortune 500 companies with multiple manufacturing plants has continued to grow. We began doing more work nationally and abroad.
In 2005 Dave sold a majority of the company stock to the following leaders within the company, helping to assure a successful ownership transition to a third generation:
Ray Brown – ESCO Group Board Member and ESCO Group CFO
Mike Miller – ESCO Group Board Member and ESCO Automation President
Jamie Shea – ESCO Group Board Member and ESCO Electric President
John Luke – ESCO Group Board Member and ESCO Safety President
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On April 21, 2011, Mrs. Willis' science classes at Obuch Middle School in Antlers had a canned food drive for the Tushka tornado victims. The classes competed to see who could bring the most can goods. Altogether, close to 500 cans were donated by the students and their parents. The 6th hour six grade class won the competition by bringing 228 cans. They were rewarded Friday with popcorn and a movie.
The Antlers Elementary held a 5K Run For Education on Sunday, April 17, 2011. The Run for Education was extremely successful as the 5K raised 37,000 dollars to be used for furnishing and other needed supplies for the new elementary building currently under construction.
The 2011 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Pushmataha County is less than two weeks away! What is the main purpose of the night? To remember and honor loved ones who have had to face cancer. And we want all of you there!
On May 6, 2011 at the Antlers Bearcats Stadium in Antlers members of Pushmataha County will come together to honor and remember loved ones both living and lost. All cancer survivors are greatly encouraged to attend and take part in this amazing event. We want you there!
The first week of May 2011 has been declared Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week in Pushmataha County.
OHCE is a program of continuing education in all aspects of home and community life, said Beth Pike, Pushmataha County Extension educator.
"The organization's ultimate mission is to educate its members to be well-informed and to handle change in their home and community," she said. "With its relationship with the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension, OHCE presents research-based information to its members."
That's right, it is time one again to pony up the cash and purchase your purple bow to adorn your business doors, home, cars, gates, mailboxes, fence posts and where ever else you can thing of putting one!
This is one of the biggest fundraisers that the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Pushmataha County did last year and this time they are planning to go bigger and leave no stone unturned and no resident without a purple bow!
Records show that in February 2011, two of Oklahoma's largest tribal nations made a direct threat to sue over the state's high-profile sale of 90% of Sardis Lakes water rights to Oklahoma City for $42 million last June.
Since then, OKC has continued Sardis Lake development work even after a tribal attorney warned them that it was "profoundly unwise" and could spur a lawsuit that would strike at the heart of a decades-old dispute over water rights in Oklahoma, because tribal nations predate statehood.
Over the past year we have ran many articles about the water rights issues of Sardis Lake and how the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations have joined forces with residents in Southeastern Oklahoma to help fight to protect the water and keep it where it belongs, in Southeastern Oklahoma.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed into law House Bill 1439, authored by Representative Steven Vaughan and Senator David Myers. HB 1439 expands the right to use deadly force when in fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm. Current law allows individuals to use deadly force only in their homes; HB 1439 expands that right to include their place of business. The bill takes on November 1.
April, 20, 2011 - OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed two pieces of pro-life legislation into law at a ceremony attended by pro-life legislators and advocates.
The Antlers Lions Club would like to thank all those that participated in this year's Trash-Off Day held Saturday, April 16, 2011! Several pickup loads of trash were removed from the roads entering the city of Antlers as well as around community areas such as the fairgrounds, football and softball fields, Little People's Park, the library, the Depot, and more! Forty-two volunteers participated this year, more than any of the previous years!


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Join me for a talk on the ancient pilgrimage walk across Spain. The Camino de Santiago has existed since the Middle Ages and has grown in popularity over the past few years due to movies like "Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago" (locally produced documentary showing at the Hollywood Theater now!) and "The Way" by Martin Sheen.
Come to this talk to learn a little about the history of the Camino, how to prepare and what is the best gear to bring along to make your Camino experience the best. Light refreshments will be served, courtesy of Next Adventure. Arrive early to guarantee a seat.
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