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Eenie, wienie, miney, moe. Catch a hot dog on the go. Where's the best, do you know? Eenie, wienie, here we go!
Since July is National Hot Dog Month, I doggedly embarked on a journey to fetch a tasty hot dog. But let's be frank about franks for a moment.
I may be dogmatic in what I'm looking for in a dog, but I crave the well-roasted variety whose skins have some snap to them when you take a bite — just like the ones I remember at Nathan's Famous in New York, where my dad would take us as kids. You might know this Coney Island legend for its annual hot dog-eating contest.
So I trotted into DK Dogs on Derry Street in Harrisburg and ordered the fanciest hot dog I could find: the Chicago dog. This little wiener was tucked into a poppy seed bun and then topped with pickle spears, mustard, onions, sweet relish, hot banana peppers, tomatoes and celery salt. I bravely took a bite, as such a gussied-up frank is very out of character for me. I tend to go for plain dogs with just a squiggle of yellow mustard.
My first reaction was, "Doggone it, there's no snap!" Then my taste buds ricocheted with, "Hot diggety, this dog is not for amateurs (or neat freaks)!"
This all-beef Berks hot dog quickly made up for the lack of snap with its masterful mélange of flavors, without any one in particular stealing the show. The fresh, hot, boardwalk-style fries on the side didn't hurt either.
DK Dogs also serves many other regional flavor combinations, such as the Philly dog, with grilled onions, mustard and provolone cheese on pretzel roll; the Texas dog, with chili, cheddar cheese sauce, jalapenos and onions; and the Buffalo dog, with hot sauce, bleu cheese and celery salt. And you can upgrade any DK dog to a footlong size. Go big (and messy) or go home!
Not far from DK Dogs is the well-known Jimmy the Hot Dog King. While not nearly as extravagant in terms of menu offerings, this classic hot dog shop makes a mean chili dog.
You could say the same of the hotchie dogs at Hamilton Restaurant in Carlisle. The only catch is that these "hot chilly" cheese dogs with minced onions and mustard are not on the menu, so be sure to order them by name.
Meanwhile, Hanover locals will tell you that the chili dogs at Texas Hot Weiner Lunch are unbeatable.
Here are some other local joints that rank right up there for their hot dogs:
-- All Star Hot Dawgs, 2899 Whiteford Road, Suite K04, York
-- Dewz Dogz, 930 N. Front St., Route 11&15, Wormleysburg
-- Epex Soft Pretzels & More, 984 Loucks Road, York
-- Famous Hot Weiner, 160 Dart Drive or 101 Broadway, Hanover; 245 N. Main St., Unit 7, Spring Grove
-- Joe's Famous American Kitchen, 608 Richmond Drive, Suite 109, Lancaster
-- Johnny Law Dawgs, Lancaster (food truck)
-- J.R.'s Fresh Cut French Fries, Central Market House, 34 W Philadelphia St., York
If all else fails, you can always grab a famous "Spot Dog" at Metro Bank Park while watching a Harrisburg Senators ballgame. R.I.P. The Spot.
Hot dogs. Frankfurters. Franks. Wieners. Wienies. Dachshund sausages. Red hots. Whatever you call them, where do you get your favorite?
Erica Streisfeld is the editor for custom publishing at Journal Multimedia, parent company of the Central Penn Business Journal, but she moonlights as a foodie and wino. Many people also know her as founder of the Harrisburg Cupcake Cup, a community cupcake competition that benefits the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, and owner of Little Ditty Pops. Follow her at @HbgFoodandWine.

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By Don Snider December 12, 2012 2:54PM
Lucia Matos will be the guest conductor during Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's BMO Harris Bank Holiday Concerts in December.
◆ 3 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16
◆ Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort
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◆ Presented by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, these shows will feature Hubert the Lion greeting attendees.
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Among the faithful, Christmas is the time for the most inspirational music ever written. Whether sacred or secular, the sounds are also often the most joyous.
That is especially true when they are performed by an outstanding orchestra and chorus.
So the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra annually departs from its regular classical music fare to offer a holiday concert to celebrate the season.
This year the BMO Harris Bank Holiday Concerts will be performed Dec. 15 and 16 at the Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center in Frankfort.
The concerts have not differed greatly since they were originated by maestro Carmon DeLeone. He retired after 25 years as IPO music director two years ago and returned in 2011, honored as conductor laureate.
The IPO's new music director, David Danzmayr, will handle only the regular concert season, but Lucia Matos will conduct the BMO Harris Holiday Concerts for the whole family.
Matos is a native of Brazil and has lived in the United States since 1998.
She has been director of orchestra and opera at Northern Illinois University since 2009.
Matos also is music director of the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra based in the Ottawa-LaSalle area and makes frequent guest appearances across America and Europe as well as South America.
This is not her first time with the IPO.
She performed on the piano with a chamber concert at Danzmayr's introductory open house in August at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood.
In 2010 she performed during a full classical concert.
"I am honored to be a guest conductor," she said. "I've already found Mr. Danzmayr to be very inspirational."
Matos said the IPO audience can expect this holiday concert to be both similar but also different from those in the past.
"There will be lots of variety in it," she said. "We will play traditional holiday songs and pieces written by the great composers such as (Johann Sebastian) Bach, (Franz) Schubert, (Gabriel) Faure and (Pyotr Ilyich) Tchaikovsky.
"It also will include 'Ma'oz Tzur,' a Hanukkah piece from the 12th century transcribed by Italian composer Benedetto Marcello."
The Lincoln-Way Area Chorale under Gregory L. Day also will perform, and there will be festive favorites and sing-alongs. Selections will include "The Nutcracker" and Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride."
One major change will be the appearance of only one soloist, but he will perform several songs.
Steve Wallace, an acclaimed tenor who is a Chicago native and doctoral candidate at DePaul University, will perform Irving Berlin's "White Christmas."
"I am happy to collaborate with Mr. Wallace again," Matos said.
"He was the lead singer for the U.S. premiere of the opera 'Noli Me Tangere,' which I conducted last May at the Harris Theater. He's a very special singer and I am certain the IPO audience will love him.
"This is our way of wishing you a merry Christmas."
Don Snider is a local freelance writer.


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Bulls starters Marco Belinelli, Nate Robinson and Joakim Noah sit on the bench during the last few minutes of the Chicago Bulls 88-65 loss to the Miami Heat in game four of the Eastern Conference semifinal Monday May 13, 2013 at the United Center.
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Nine points. The Bulls scored nine points in the third quarter Monday night.
If you want to know what hitting the wall looks like, it looks like nine points in a quarter.
It also looks like Nate Robinson going 0-for-12 from the floor for the game, though I suppose that could have something to do with Robinson being born without the shyness gene or the self-awareness gene.
Hitting the wall looks like an 88-65 loss to the Heat. It looks like 17 turnovers. It looks like a 25.7 shooting percentage.
It looks like … it's over.
This playoff series moves back to Miami on Wednesday with the Heat up 3-1. As much as we might like the story of the gritty, beat-up team that refuses to die, that story has run its course and collapsed before the finish line. There is no shame in it for the Bulls, who fought hard until the end. Along the way, lots of people started rooting for a team that was down to athletic tape, stitches and a heartbeat.
But Miami has too much, and the Bulls have too few healthy bodies.
Every shot they took Monday came with labor pains. Many of their jump shots fell short, a sign of tired legs.
"It's tough because you're getting good looks,'' Bulls forward Taj Gibson said. "But if you're not getting the ball up on target, it's tough.''
Scoring nine points in a quarter is harder to do than scoring 40 points in a quarter. It was the lowest-scoring quarter in Bulls' playoff history. Oh, and their 65 points were a franchise low for a playoff game.
It's the latest numerical reminder that talent always wins out in a seven-game series in the NBA. Or, if you prefer, good health always wins out.
Robinson was dreadful Monday night. As good as he was in almost single-handedly beating the Nets in Game 4 of the Bulls' first-round series, he was just as bad Monday. By the fourth quarter, Marquis Teague had taken his place.
Was this Bad Nate or simply Exhausted Nate? I vote for the latter. I think he was epically worn down from the responsibility of having to carry the team offensively for long periods of the playoffs. He's not built for that. But nobody made him keep shooting.
"We've got guys stepping in like Jimmy [Butler], myself playing heavy minutes, but that's no excuse,'' Robinson said. "We're ballplayers. We're ready, no matter what.''
They handed out "Next Man Up'' posters at the United Center on Monday night, a nod to coach Tom Thibodeau's season-long mantra for a depleted team. It's a wonderful sentiment, and it worked again and again this season.
But when your next man up is Rip Hamilton and theirs is LeBron because they don't need a next man up, well, Monday night happens.
Thibodeau likes to say that the Bulls have enough to win, but the Heat finally has proven him wrong.
Look, Miami didn't even play particularly well Monday. If anything, the Heat reverted back to the team that is unselfish to a fault. The way the Bulls played, Miami should have won by 40. One of these days, James will decide to take over.
LeBron hasn't had a foul called on him since forever in this series, much to the outrage of Bulls' fans. Two things are at work: Stars get the benefit of the doubt in the NBA, and James is that much better than everybody else.
This was a gentler game than the previous three cage matches, and maybe that was part of the problem. The only chance the Bulls had in this series was if they were more physical than the Heat. The anger wasn't there Monday night, only the endless clang of missed shot after missed shot.
"We have to play with great intensity, but we have to make shots also,'' Thibodeau said.
The Bulls used their last drop of fuel in Game 4. They need a huge failure by the Heat on Wednesday night.
"We have to go in with a mind-set to really approach this with desperation and urgency,'' Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said. "You don't want to give this team second life. They're far too dangerous.''
The truth is that the Bulls have been through second and third lives this season. The only life they have left is past lives, and Thibodeau doesn't sound like a guy who believes in anything but the here and now. And that's not looking very pretty.


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Serial killer Charles Manson recently had his twelfth parole hearing, and even at 77, the intense stare and swastika tattoo that adorns his forehead are equally as chilling. However one thing has changed–the state of his hair. The last photos released of the "Helter Skelter" killer three years ago showed a shaved head and short, trimmed beard. But his most recent mug shot reveals an unkempt gray beard and flowing silver locks. What other public figures have had a bad hair day behind bars? (Photos: Anonymous/AP Photo) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |
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The project is one of about a half dozen partnerships between Ball State entrepreneurship majors and the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, located in southern Indiana. The Military 2 Market partnership is a result of the military's desire to commercialize patents developed by engineers at Crane as well as at various installations around the world.
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For example, students and their Navy mentors have also produced a "black box" device combining global positioning system, radio frequency identification, and other technologies to enable school districts and similar large fleet operators to better monitor their vehicles and those they carry—and possibly eliminate the problem of schoolchildren being abandoned on buses.
In the last three years, 8,187 students have completed at least one of 514 immersive learning projects. Immersive learning experiences at Ball State involved 2,848 students in 2009–2010. Projects came from 44 academic departments and all seven colleges.
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After a wildly successful campaign for Internet Week Europe, UK-based digital agency Saint is partnering with ArtWeLove, Deviant Art, The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and The NYC Department of Education to bring Can You Draw the Internet? to Internet Week NY.
What will certainly be one of NYC's largest participatory art initiatives of the year, CYDTI will tap into the creativity of students, creatives, and established artists. While the setting may differ, the brief is the same: Capture the spirit of the Internet's billions of pages in a single image.
Following Saint's European blueprint, for Internet Week NY & Europe 2011 both festivals will launch physical gallery spaces in their respective Headquarters. From June 6-9 the Internet Week NY gallery space will include images from famed artists like Seth Indigo Carnes, Shelter Serra, Shaun Friesen, Douglass Rushkoff and Josh Harris as well as the best submissions in CYDTI. Pieces will be available for sale on ArtWeLove.com. All proceeds will be donated to support arts education in New York City public schools through The Fund for Public Schools.
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IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Though heavy rains disrupted late summer plantings, growers don't expect the disruptions to significantly affect the starts of most Florida fall vegetables.
While bell peppers, green beans and tomatoes should begin on time, the interruptions will push back the beginning of sweet corn harvesting closer to Thanksgiving, according to grower-shippers.
Florida cucumbers should start on time, around early November.
Because of excessive August and September heat that matured Georgia's crop earlier than normal, Georgia volume could be short until Florida begins, said Adam Lytch, operations manager for Raleigh, N.C.-based L&M Cos. Inc.
"Georgia is on the downhill side of our cucumber production," Lytch said in mid-October. "During the last two weeks of October, cucumbers will become so light and be pretty tight. We will have cucumbers, but volume won't be nearly what we're used to."
Lytch characterized cucumber markets as extremely high. In mid-October, quoted $20 for 1 1/9 bushel cartons of waxed supers from south Georgia.
In central Florida, Myakka City-based Utopia Packing LLC, a division of Utopia Farms, plans to begin harvesting bell peppers by Oct. 20, right on time, said Jim Monteith, sales manager.
Monteith said Utopia expects to start with small volume during the first week but enter peak volume in early November.
"The quality looks really good," he said in early October. "The bells have been progressing very nicely."
Though he couldn't point to any concrete numbers, Monteith said he's hearing central Florida growers planted fewer acres.
In early October, Monteith said Georgia had just started its harvesting and quoted 1 1/9 bushel cartons of jumbos from south Georgia selling for $14-16.
Georgia typically begins production in late September and early October.
In early October, Georgia was harvesting very light volume of corn.
Jon Browder, sales manager for Pioneer Growers Co-op, Belle Glade, said rains disrupted several weeks of planting and sent prices higher.
In mid-October, he quoted $12-15 for wirebound crates of 4-4 1/2 dozen yellow, white and bicolor corn from south Georgia.
Browder said he expects Georgia harvesting to end a week before Thanksgiving, just as Florida was planning to start.
Buyers should expect a normal transition to southern Florida, he said.
"We're expecting a smooth transition," Browder said in mid-October. "It should be pretty seamless if we don't get any more rain on it. We've finished planting, but the fall and winter are very light volume times."
Browder said Pioneer's growers plan to begin harvesting beans on time, around Nov. 1, in Homestead and a few days later in Belle Glade.
The fall tomato deal is expected to begin on-time in mid-October with small volumes of grape tomatoes and cherry tomatoes starting harvest in the Palmetto-Ruskin region, said Gerry Odell, chief farming officer for Lipman.
In central Florida, mature greens and romas shouldn't begin production until early November, he said in mid-October.
"Central Florida has had a lot of rain," Odell said. "We should start with light yields, but we do have fruit set. We don't expect to have any real big volume as we start off."
Odell characterized early fall tomato markets as sloppy.
He said prices have been fairly high.
Because of the government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture wasn't reporting prices in mid-October.


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Halle Berry: Saying "au revoir" to California and "bon jour" to Paris
One of the least understood issues in family law are the legal rights available to a sole or joint custodial parent to move out-of-state with his or her minor child. The issue has been highlighted by the drama occurring in California involving Halle Berry and her daughter with Gabriel Aubry, named Nahla.
It all boils down to this: the law depends on where you live. Every parent should be aware that the law on this issue, known in legal terms as "removal," varies markedly from state to state. Some states care practically not at all while others, like Illinois, absolutely prohibit an out-of-state move by even a sole custodial parent without either an agreement with the other parent or judicial permission only granted after a full evidentiary hearing.
Best Interests of the Child
For those living in Illinois and considering a move elsewhere, the touchstone for whether you will be allowed to move is "the best interests of your child or children." The court would examine the alleged benefits to the child and to the moving parent in terms of economics (such as a transfer to a higher paid position or marriage to a good provider for an underemployed or unemployed spouse), nearness to an extended family (for a support system and child care), health needs of the children particularly (such as climates better for asthma) or extracurricular needs of the children (warm climates for budding baseball stars and swimmers; cold ones for champion skiers or snowboarders), and the list goes on. Of course the court also must weigh the detriment in being geographically "removed" from the other parent and the child's previous life patterns.
The courts in Illinois want to understand the motives for an out-of-state move and examine their authenticity. A wise judge friend of mine used to say that for everything in life, "There is a good reason, and then the real reason." If the real reason for the move is to get away from the other parent, then it is unlikely the court will grant the move. If the motive is actually genuine and defensible, and makes economic sense, the court will find it easier to approve.
Where in the World are You Moving?
Of significant consequence, of course, is where you are proposing to move and for how long. Halle Berry's proposed move to France, if presented to the courts in Illinois, would pose some real challenges. When a child will be living in a different time zone and culture from one of their parents and the travel for visitation would be so costly, there would have to be a compelling basis to allow it. Ms. Berry's reasons include her engagement to a French film star and increased safety from the paparazzi. We will all have to "stay tuned" for the court's decision.
It is often shocking to a divorced parent to find out that so much law is involved in moving out of our state with a child. Two tips to avoid a prolonged courtroom drama:
(1) Go step-by-step through the economic and situational analysis described here, and examine your own motives before making the choice to move.
(2) If you find you fit many if not the majority of the criteria for a "best interests" move, consider reviewing the facts with an attorney to see if/how you could settle the issue and/or prepare your case.
The court system is there to litigate the issue, and caring judges will assess the situation as well as anyone outside your family can do. However, you and the child's other parent are the best judges of all if you can work out a settlement as to your child's best interests…in Illinois or anywhere.


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- Turry From Town Get Stuffed
- October 20, 2012 - 11:50
How can you be so shallow and shortminded......wait now you must be a relative of either Duff or O'Leary are you? Do you honestly think that people in St. John's do not do the same thing to Mount Pearl? Are you that naive to think that people who live in St. John's do not go to Coleman's for groceries or to Kent's in Mount Pearl, or to Dominion in Mount Pearl? I am a resident of St. John's and to be completely honest with you I do most of my shopping at Pearlgate with the odd venture to Costco, as for work I WORK in Mount Pearl and I drive to my HOME in St. John's, and there are a fine many more besides me who do the same thing.
- carogers
- October 19, 2012 - 11:19
Many years ago, my father would repeatedly say there should be a toll booth at the enterance of city limits for commuters who drive into the city. I will go one further, I believe next to that toll booth should be a secure parking lot with a metro bus depo, and a depo for the provincial bus service and taxi stands. This central public transportation center will allow better flow of people to and from the city who want to get jobs visit doctors or just visit the city. This way we will reduce the congestion in the city, the gas emissions will be lower, and drivers have a safe place to leave their vehicle and can park and ride, people without cars can get to the city via provincial bus then travel around using public transprtation. The service fee will support such a program, the local taxi company will get a boost as it opens a new customer base, and residents from smaller communities WITHOUT vehicles can access services and secure jobs unavailable in their rural area without the hardship of uprooting themselves and having to find an apt in town(for which there are no affordable rental units) This is very doable; it is done on Long Island, NY and Costa de Sol, Spain and many other Islands or costal communities. Toll booths are common place in other places and ferry service is as reliable as hopping on the cross town bus. Bringing transportation services together to ensure people canget to work has been addressed and successfully works else where. It can work here. I took a ferry in Spain to Tanger in Northern Africa at 8am and returned on the evening ferry, caught a bus and was back at my hotel for supper. That was 35 years ago.
- October 19, 2012 - 08:45
TURRY, I do understand your point, and maybe the best approach is a poll tax on those who live outside St. John's but work inside. A toll would never work as tolls are used to pay for highways everywhere else, and can you imagine the traffic tie ups at peak hours. On another point too, amalgamation will not really solve the problems related to road wear and tear etc. The tax monies from outlying areas will still have to serve to keep those areas operating. Many outlying areas lack water & sewer, paved roads, need major upgrades on existing roads, need recreational facalities, fire services and much more, so those tax monies will never fix St. John's problems. This can been seen when St. John's took over the Goulds and other areas and the dollars spend bringing these areas up to standard, and are still being spent. Also, grants for roads works, operating grants etc. will actually decrease to the overall area, you should look at the structure to see this. There is no simple answer, and amalgamation isn't the answer, bigger isn't always better, but a poll tax would be the best way for outsiders to pay their fair share. How do I know? I was involved in the amalgamation study back in the 90's and been involved in this sort of thing for 30 years. Pat answers like amalgamation and tolls are not what they look like on the surface, but there are solutions for St. John's to recover costs associated associated with commuters, the easiest is a poll tax.
- Turry from town
- October 18, 2012 - 17:44
You missed the point again Pete. See if I can make it as simple as I can. We get grants yes,based on population size.So larger centers because of high population get more than smaller centers with smaller populations.More tax money comes out of St.John's so more money goes back in.That is reasonable,so that point does not stand.No brainer.All the government buildings such as Confederation Bldg. get city service in lew of grants,but the grants are miniscule,very small for what they receive.You can move the Confederation bldg to your town,people drive into your town,use your services,pay no taxes,and you will be in the same situation as St.John's.Money that is spent by outsiders like you at Costco for example,only puts more profit in their pocket.They pay business tax.And they set up in St.John's based on a population of over 100,000.Everything else is gravy for Costco,not St.john's.Costco is not like Maries MiniMart and set up on every corner.They only go to large major cities. However Pete,it is not you I want to pay their share,once again,it is the people and business who live just outside the boundaries of St.John's,who commute here for work everyday,use our services,and pay nothing.They benifit from St.John's more than we benifit from them,and if I am wrong,then amalgamate the NE Avalon,and we will benifit from what we all have to contribute together.
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- October 18, 2012 - 17:25
Rush-hour tolls on the major roads leading into and out of St. John's might be a good idea. Monday-Friday, between 7 and 10am and 4 and 7pm.
- October 18, 2012 - 11:19
TULLY, get your facts straight, first they are not tax evaders, look up the term, use use it far too loosely. And again, maybe you never venture outside the capital, but many more do. They do the same outside as people from inside do, use the infrastructure of other towns. You you may not believe it, but most business people in St. John's will tell you that many dollars, in the millions are spent in St. John's by commuters. Also, the city get millions of tax dollars in various grants, subsidies and cost sharing that come from all over Newfoundland, from my tax dollars, and I don't use roads in the capital more than three time a year, and for a very short period of time. Too bad you only see what you want to see, a very narrow view supported by nothing.
- Robb
- October 18, 2012 - 09:30
Really, the only people who don't want amalgamation are the people leaching off the city, period. You can come up with all your short stories about this or about that, but you really want the cake and eat it too. Many of my co-workers do this...some lived as far away as Clarke's Beach, and they would do the big commute twice a day....I really don't know how they afford the gas....anyway, they certainly took advantage of the city, while paying lower taxes in Clarke's Beach.......St. John's should be the entire north east Avalon, spanning from Holyrood to Ferryland to Cape St. Francis.....one municipal council with representation from each area, and cut out the many tiers of municipal governments......of course they want to protect their jobs, as this is one of the main reasons against amalgamation.
- Turry from town
- October 18, 2012 - 09:29
PETER,people can live where they like.I make my point again. My municipal tax dollars pay for the roads etc... in St.John's. My provincial tax dollars pay for the roads and highways that surround communities that I never see or drive on.So I am paying double for people like you.People who live outside do not pay any form of tax for the roadwork in St.John's that they use on a regular basisPeople who come to town on a daily basis to go to work,or pedal their wares,not once in a blue moon,should have to pay a road tax.They spend their money in their own town,and not St.John's,unless they have to,and that is another benifit for them by living so close.If you look at the major roads coming into St.John's,the large majority of traffic is going one way,into St.John's to work etc.. in the morning,out of St.John's to home in the evening.Once they get here,it is my tax dollars that pay for the roads.So they are getting a free ride my friend.They are called tax evaders.
- John
- October 18, 2012 - 08:43
I live on the Southern Shore and yes I work in St. John's I also buy my gas in St. John.s, buy at least 90% of my groceries in St. John's buy my prescriptions in the city, etc. About 20 years ago, the province forced amalgamation on the Halifax region It was nothing but a money grab. The city took fire trucks that volunteer fire departments had raised money to buy and in turn gave the volunteer departments their trucks that were out dated, taxes increased for most, if not all other communities, service went down considerably and now they are looking at how they can untangle the mess they made . Amalgamation isn't all it seems to be except for the city who gets everything
- October 16, 2012 - 11:51
TURRY, First you make the comment that your tax pays for the provincial highways, insinuating that we outside St. John's do not, but our taxes pay for those provincial highways too. That's why they are called provincial, and not city. As I have pointed out to you many times, St. John's citizens travel on roads and use facilities outside the city boundries. I neither work or live in the city, and I do not want to be amalgated with it. I venture into the city to visit my family from time to time, that is all, all my shopping is done out in CBS and Paradise. I did live in the city, never liked it, and moved out when I was of age to do so as I like larger lots and better living. I'm dead set against any form of amalgamation. It's well know to all that whenever the city takes over an area, the taxes go up and the services go down. When my parents pass on, I'll seldom venture into the city, only if I have to.
- rs
- October 16, 2012 - 08:34
James there are certainly costs associated with suburbs, however, many of the points you make in your argument are provincial matters. The hospitals, most social programs (those that are city funded only benefit St. John's residents), even the vast majority of museums are provincial and are therefore supported by the entire province. Even more so with the schools which are all funded by higher level governments. I disagree with the assessment that other municipalities avoid providing services because St. John's offers them. Mount Pearl, Paradise and CBS all provide places of recreation (sport facilities, live theatres, walk trails etc...) and all have some form of health care facilities. Turry, perhaps you have some argument that outsiders do not pay for the roads to be cleared in the City (at least those that are city controller ie. not the outer ring). But it is not a one way flow of traffic into the city all the time. Residents of St. John's frequently visit places in the greater northeast avalon on a daily basis and use other communities roads. Plus what a poor attitude you have to believe that you have the right to live in St. John's and call it home (which I respect) but then suggest that others be branded with the St. John's label, even though they were born and raised in their respective communities. I'm not suggesting amalgamation is bad. The problem with the idea is that taxes will jump drastically for many areas of the northeast avalon while there services decrease drastically. Hence why I suggested a regional plan as it puts in the foundation for perhaps amalgamation down the road.
- Solomon
- October 15, 2012 - 20:20
Amalgamation! Really a no brainer, only small time politicians with private agendas holding it up. Lets get on with it for the good of the whole region and the province.
- Turry from town
- October 15, 2012 - 18:07
RS,I think you msised the point.However I will ask you, How much money does a person from outside pay for snowclearing?or any roadwork for that matter?to get them to work,hospital,mun,confederation bldg etc etc etc....my taxes pay for that,and my taxes pay for the provincial highways you use once your outside St.John's.So I am paying your way around. I chose to live here because I was born here,and I work here,and I like it here. Why should I have to move to evade taxes,like you do?I am a contributer,you are not.So amalgamation will make sure that I am not paying for you,and you are not leaching off me.
- James
- October 15, 2012 - 15:19
RS - actually it well documented in literature on urban planning how suburbs cost cities in multiple ways. Because suburbs are able to limit their populations to the middle and upper-class residents (most homes being limited to detached owner-occupied), they do not need to spend as much in support services for at risk residents. Cities need to spend more on policing, social support programs, and aging infrastructure. Furthermore, cities are typically cultural, medical, and educational centres. So, unlike in the suburbs, city governments face greater pressure and spending on museums, stadiums, non-profit facilities, parks, health care centres, trade schools and universities. Suburban governments frequently get away with paying for basic infrastructure, while limiting their tax bases to families with money, and while avoiding providing any of the necessities of healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Suburbs are a huge economic drain on cities across North America. Read Howard Kunstler, Philip Langdon, Robert Beuka, even Jane Jacobs. Just because we don't like to admit the fact the suburbs are like leeches, doesn't give us the right to dismiss and ignore the reality.
- c
- October 18, 2012 - 11:52
I lived in Ottawa just as amalgamation started. People complained all the time. At first it was a headache, as municipal government grew too much and they never got rid of redundant jobs as promise. Unions made sure of that. But after time you got to see the real benefits of one larger city. More focused funding from the province which leads to larger projects and more jobs. Infrastructures improved greatly as so do did the transportation system. It's funny to come back after 12 years and now see the same growing pains as once in Ottawa. If done fairly, amalgamation can work. We got to starting thinking long term.
- October 15, 2012 - 13:45
Problem with your assertment Turry is that you assume everyone benefits from amalgamation. First and foremost the residents of St. John's choose to pay higher taxes for the luxury of living close to their work and recreation/shopping areas, not to m. If you do not wish to have that luxury and pay lower taxes move to another communitiy. The only real burden that residents have on St. John's is the road system. There is no service that the city provides in which residents of the North East Avalon do not pay for. Amalgamation can be beneficial, the problem is that residents outside of St. John's are likely to see little benefit from increased taxes. A better plan would be a regional planning board that has legal authority to govern planning.
- Turry from town
- October 15, 2012 - 09:18
Jeremiah,I agree with you.Towns just outside the boundaries of St.John's are expanding because of their close proximity to amenities and work in St.John's.They can live in their own towns,pay lower taxes,and use St.John's services for nothing.The residents of the city have to shoulder the cost of infastructure upgrades and maitenance with no taxes from those outsiders who commute here everyday and use our services.And it is property tax that pays for this,not a coffee and a sandwich that they buy in St.John's for lunch,and think they are contibuting to our economy.The whole metropolitan area of the NE Avalon should be one big city,taxes would level off,some would have to pay a little more,but that would be because they are not paying enough now.You would not need all the municipal governments that exist,so there would be the first savings.We need a provincial government with some intestinal fortitude to make it happen. Amalgamation....bring it on.
- Jeremiah
- October 13, 2012 - 08:07
How come such a small sample? St. John's is a great city and I wouldn't live anywhere else. Amalgamation of the NE Avalon will improve things and that is not too far away.


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Saul's defeat and death. (1-7) Saul's body rescued by the men of Jabesh-gilead. (8-13)
Verses 1-7 We cannot judge of the spiritual or eternal state of any by the manner of their death; for in that, there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked. Saul, when sorely wounded, and unable to resist or to flee, expressed no concern about his never-dying soul; but only desired that the Philistines might not insult over him, or put him to pain, and he became his own murderer. As it is the grand deceit of the devil, to persuade sinners, under great difficulties, to fly to this last act of desperation, it is well to fortify the mind against it, by a serious consideration of its sinfulness before God, and its miserable consequences in society. But our security is not in ourselves. Let us seek protection from Him who keepeth Israel. Let us watch and pray; and take unto us the whole armour of God, that we may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Verses 8-13 The Scripture makes no mention what became of the souls of Saul and his sons, after they were dead; but of their bodies only: secret things belong not to us. It is of little consequence by what means we die, or what is done with our dead bodies. If our souls are saved, our bodies will be raised incorruptible and glorious; but not to fear His wrath, who is able to destroy both body and soul in hell, is the extreme of folly and wickedness. How useless is the respect of fellow-creatures to those who are suffering the wrath of God! While pompous funerals, grand monuments, and he praises of men, honour the memory of the deceased, the soul may be suffering in the regions of darkness and despair! Let us seek that honour which cometh from God only.
1 Samuel 31:1-7 . SAUL HAVING LOST HIS ARMY AT GILBOA, AND HIS SONS BEING SLAIN, HE AND HIS ARMOR-BEARER KILL THEMSELVES.
1. Now the Philistines fought against Israel--In a regular engagement, in which the two armies met ( 1 Samuel 28:1-4 ), the Israelites were forced to give way, being annoyed by the arrows of the enemy, which, destroying them at a distance before they came to close combat, threw them into panic and disorder. Taking advantage of the heights of Mount Gilboa, [the Israelites] attempted to rally, but in vain. Saul and his sons fought like heroes; but the onset of the Philistines being at length mainly directed against the quarter where they were, Jonathan and two brothers, Abinadab or Ishui ( 1 Samuel 14:49 ) and Melchishua, overpowered by numbers, were killed on the spot.
3-5. the battle went sore against Saul, &c.--He seems to have bravely maintained his ground for some time longer; but exhausted with fatigue and loss of blood, and dreading that if he fell alive into the enemy's hands, they would insolently maltreat him ( Joshua 8:29 , 10:24 , Judges 8:21 ), he requested his armor bearer to despatch him. However, that officer refused to do so. Saul then falling on the point of his sword killed himself; and the armor bearer, who, according to Jewish writers, was Doeg, following the example of his master, put an end to his life also. They died by one and the same sword--the very weapon with which they had massacred the Lord's servants at Nob.
6. So Saul
and his three sons--The influence of a directing Providence is evidently to be traced in permitting the death of Saul's three eldest and most energetic sons, particularly that of Jonathan, for whom, had he survived his father, a strong party would undoubtedly have risen and thus obstructed the path of David to the throne.
and all his men, that same day together--his servants or bodyguard ( 1 Chronicles 10:6 ).
7. the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley--probably the valley of Jezreel--the largest and southernmost of the valleys that run between Little Hermon and the ridges of the Gilboa range direct into the Jordan valley. It was very natural for the people in the towns and villages there to take fright and flee, for had they waited the arrival of the victors, they must, according to the war usages of the time, have been deprived either of their liberty or their lives.
1 Samuel 31:8-10 . THE PHILISTINES TRIUMPH OVER THEIR DEAD BODIES.
8, 9. on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen--On discovering the corpses of the slaughtered princes on the battlefield, the enemy reserved them for special indignities. They consecrated the armor of the king and his sons to the temple of Ashtaroth fastened their bodies on the temple of Shen, while they fixed the royal heads ignominiously in the temple of Dagon ( 1 Chronicles 10:10 ); thus dividing the glory among their several deities.
10. to the wall--( 2 Samuel 21:12 )--"the street" of Beth-shan. The street was called from the temple which stood in it. And they had to go along it to the wall of the city (see Joshua 17:11 ).
1 Samuel 31:11-13 . THE MEN OF JABESH-GILEAD RECOVER THE BODIES AND BURY THEM AT JABESH.
11-13. the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done--Mindful of the important and timely services Saul had rendered them, they gratefully and heroically resolved not to suffer such indignities to be inflicted on the remains of the royal family.
12. valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons--Considering that Beth-shan is an hour and a half's distance, and by a narrow upland passage, to the west of the Jordan (the whole being a journey from Jabesh-gilead of about ten miles), they must have made all haste to travel thither to carry off the headless bodies and return to their own side of the Jordan in the course of a single night.
burnt them--This was not a Hebrew custom. It was probably resorted to on this occasion to prevent all risk of the Beth-shanites coming to disinter the royal remains for further insult.


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Park Forestry
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Why park plantings are important
Park woodlands are often thought of as the "lungs" of a city, with their trees breathing in carbon dioxide and exhaling healthy oxygen. Trees in parks also help the ground absorb and filter rainwater so it can seep down to recharge the aquifer. (Read more about the benefits of trees.)
Unfortunately, Los Angeles is the most park-poor major city in America. Only 4 percent of our city's public land is devoted to parks, contrasted with 17 percent in New York City. Many of the parks we do have lack sufficient tree coverage.
Park plantings are a big part of the work TreePeople does to restore the life-giving benefits of the forest to our city. Plus, it makes the parks more beautiful, enticing more Angelenos to experience the positive effects of spending time in nature!
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After reading that the Yankees are going to be coming out with two original perfumes later this month, which are imaginatively titled, "New York Yankees" and "New York Yankees for Her", I got to thinking about the whole baseball-related-perfumes thing. I, personally, am a Brit by Burberry girl and the Italian lime, icy pear, green almond, white peony, sugared almonds (cousins to cinnamon roasted almonds- obviously why I bought it), amber, mahogany, vanilla and Tonka bean notes it contains make me feel glam and British all the time. But I admit, I nearly bought Prada's Amber because 1) I am a Lover of All Things Prada and b) it reminded me of olives and pizza and spaghetti. Sometimes scents that bring up particularly vivid images, especially of food, are terribly attractive to a buyer.
So what about a scent that smells like All Things Baseball? Whatever that means to you in particular. We're not all garlic fries people. And anyone can tell you that the bleachers smell completely different than a second tier box.
So! I now present to you a Diamond Girl original, "Create Your Own Baseball Fragrance"! Just select a option for each question and keep track on your fingers or a spare piece of paper. Prepare to be wowed at the end. Now you're ready to go.
1. What is your favorite ballpark food?
a) A hot dog and some fries are a classic and perfect choice.
b) The catered sushi is the best!
c) Can't beat a Philly cheese steak, now can you?
d) I whet my appetite with a soda, add a hot dog with a fun blend of condiments, one serving of fries and then top it off with a few sticks of cotton candy.
2. What is your favorite place to sit in the stadium?
a) As long as I can see a ballgame, anywhere is fine.
b) The suite. Duh.
c) The heat of the bleachers is the best!
d) Near the concessions stands, of course.
3. Who is your favorite player in the Major Leagues?
a) Buster Posy of course! I saw him in Single A Fresno and have been following him ever since.
b) No one is classier than A-Rod himself.
c) If he can trash-talk, I dig him.
d) The Kung Fu Panda is loveable and a blast to watch.
4. What is your favorite between-innings scoreboard feature?
a) The updates about the Minor Leagues are always interesting.
b) When the camera shows moi and the light catches my new highlights.
c) When the camera shows me and my buddies in our chest-paint!
d) The features about the stadium food are a lot of fun and totally make me hungry
5. What is your favorite color?
a) The green of freshly mowed grass.
b) Black and white. Very Chanel.
c) Team colors, yo!
d) If it looks edible, it's good.
If you got mostly A's, your scent is… Simply Green, by Buster Posey. Presented by a quintessential good American ballplayer, this scent is for the fans who dig baseball games of all levels, everything from Little League to the sparkly Major Leagues. The scent combines the fresh smell of grass with notes of that distinctive freshly ironed clothes smell. This retro perfume will you take you back to the joys of small-town America.
If you got mostly B's, your scent is… Bâşèbãll, by Alex Rodriguez. You ooze sophistication and love all things chic and tailored about the game of baseball. This scent smells like clear summer days, water and the citrus notes of icy lemonade. Perfectly suited for everything from your suite at the ballgame to a gathering later in the evening, this perfume is endorsed by one of baseball's best socialites.
If you got mostly C's, your scent is… Move, by Jonathan Papelbon. Made for the people who have an equal love of both playing and watching baseball, this scent captures the essence of the heat and movement of sports, with a unique blend of sweat and tension that will amp you up for a hot day, whether you're on the field or in your seat.
If you got mostly D's, your scent is… Crimson and Gold, by Pablo Sandoval. The Kung Fu Panda is rather partial to ketchup and mustard, so he's the perfect guy to endorse this ballpark-food-themed scent aimed at the bleacher-sitting, seed-chewing fan. Featuring yummy whiffs of hot dogs, garlic fries and cotton candy, this is sure to leave your friends hungry for more.
If you got a mix of all of them… Congratulations, you may be a well-adjusted and semi-normal human being! Proceed to the mall and buy a real perfume. xoxo.
Diamond Girl


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Thanks for the chance to win this great kit
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Cold War: CIA vs KGB is a card game that places two players in control of the world's greatest superpowers in an age of fear. In a covert clash of ideology, politics, guerilla warfare, and dirty tricks, each player must establish the dominance and superiority of his country's worldview while bringing about his own vision of the future.
The revised edition features streamlined rules and more compact components, so pulling the strings of world politics has never been more convenient.
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Bald Point State Park
Several visitors fish from the shore as the sunsets out of view.
A properly fashioned park employee walks toward the camera with a trail of flames behind her. Though this is serious business, she gives a smile while igniting the prescribed fire.
Grey Catbird perched in a thicket of holly.
A gray squirrel peeks out of the freshly gnawed entrance to his oak-tree hiding place.
An old relic scrub pine is sihouetted against a blue evening sky, with the touch of sunset highlights illuminating its wind-curved branches and needles.
A wet, grassy two-track road meanders through the pine trees and into the unknown.
Pine trees rise from the green understory of saw-palmetto, galberry, and scrub oaks. Set against a blue sky with popcorn-shaped clouds.
Looking down on two baby mourning doves nested at the base of the beach vegetation.
A narrow two-track road disappears into the listing sand pines.


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Perhaps you would like to make a sizable contribution to the New Israel Fund now to help meet our current needs, but you don't want to reduce the estate you will pass to your family. The solution? Purchase life insurance.
"Sounds like a good idea," you say, "but then I'll have to pay the premiums on the policy." True enough, but depending on your age, health and top tax bracket, the income tax savings from your charitable gift may be enough to cover the premium cost.
Assuming your estate is taxable, dollar-for-dollar asset replacement isn't necessary. A similar amount of insurance can be enough to restore your family's after-tax inheritance. If you are married, a second-to-die policy can offer the most coverage per premium dollar.
Strategies to Avoid Tax
If you own the insurance policy, ultimately the proceeds will be included in your taxable estate. The remedy: If your sole heir to the policy value is a responsible adult, make him or her the policy owner and beneficiary. Then, give that individual a yearly amount adequate to pay the premium, utilizing your annual gift tax exclusion.
For multiple heirs or a larger gift, take advantage of an exceptional plan called a "wealth replacement trust" and name your spouse, children or other individuals as trust beneficiaries. The trust is the owner of the policy and eventually will receive and manage the proceeds. The trust is irrevocable, and if designed correctly, the insurance will be excluded from your taxable estate. You transfer enough money to the trust each year so that the trustee can pay the policy premiums.
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One of the biggest challenges for new entrepreneurs is trying not to fall in love with your idea. Being blinded by love, leaves startup founders vulnerable to making bad decisions, like squandering VC money and ignoring customer needs. Instead, in this talk from the Berlin Founder Institute, Ofer Akerman advises new founders to stay mindful, and remember - "Investors don't give you money to stay in love. They give you money to make more money."
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Some people say cleaning with water removes the taste from mushrooms.
But if I don't use water the mushrooms will carry a lot of dust.
Do you have any techniques for cleaning mushroom so I don't eat crap but don't spoil the mushroom?
Some people say cleaning with water removes the taste from mushrooms. But if I don't use water the mushrooms will carry a lot of dust. Do you have any techniques for cleaning mushroom so I don't eat crap but don't spoil the mushroom? |
I find that brushes and even paper towels are too rough on mushrooms. I use cold running water and gentle rubbing by hand. |
For larger white and crimini mushrooms I typically just brush them off lightly with a dry paper towel. Wet towels tend to smear the dust across the mushroom. I dislike mushroom brushes as they just clutter up the drawers and paper towels are always available if needed. Button-size mushrooms tend to be more likely to be dusty and are difficult to hold onto so the above method isn't very effective. For these, place them in a bowl of cool water and quickly swish them around. Then lift them out and onto some absorbent paper towels or terry towels and pat them dry. Don't drain the mushrooms in a colander as you'll just be pouring the dust back on them. Don't wash anymore than you intend to use as excessive moisture is the primary enemy of mushrooms and can make them begin to deteriorate. Excessive handling and washing can damage the surface cells which will cause discoloration. Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms typically don't need to be cleaned in either way as they are rarely dirty. A small brush (such as artist's brush) can be beneficial for cleaning morels since they are truly "wild" and can have bugs and dirt inside their nooks and crannies. |
Alton Brown examined this question in the episode called Myth Busters. Good Eats: Myth Smashers See scenes 10 and 11. The conclusion is that you should wash the mushrooms in water. They do not soak water from a quick rinsing. Read Scene 11 on the fan page. |
I use a soft brush (shaped like a mushroom!) and running water. Mushrooms don't absorb very much water, despite what you might think, so it's not a problem to wash them. If you're going to fry them, and are worried about splattering, they'll air dry fairly quickly after washing. And yes, mushrooms are grown on rotting wood and composted manure. Not going to hurt you, but it's a little distasteful not to wash them! |
I have a small brush (like this one) that I use to "dust off" the mushrooms. I don't use water at all. |
I'm not a very sophisticated cook so I only ever use white button or Crimini mushrooms. I wash them quickly in a large bowl of water then pour them into a strainer to get rid of the water and finish by "drying" them in a salad spinner. The spinner works amazingly well to remove any water left behind. |
You have to clean them, since they're covered in dirt. I rub them gently with a wet paper towel so that the skin isn't peeled off too much. |
I think this is because if you wash the mushrooms then immediately fry them you incidentally add more water and (partially) steam them. Wash the mushrooms, pad dry and put them in a cool place on kitchen paper for a couple of hours before cooking. By this time most of the excess water will probably have evaporated. |
I use a small knife to remove the small soil/dirt props. Works great. Sometimes I have some water running to clean the knife with, but a board works OK too. This way I don't need to use water or special brushes. |
A great tip that I learned from a famous French chef is to wash the mushroom skin with lemon juice. He also recommended to cook it on low fire with a little water on a pane until all the initial "green liquid/subtance" comes out (you should throw that liquid away). We did it for the preparation of a "blanquette de veau". The result was very nice. |
Peel them!Small knife from underside grab the turned under outer skin between thumb and knife tip and peel the outer skin. |
I learned from the best this summer. Maximum a few hours after getting home I clean them using a brush. Then cut off a tiny piece by the foot, just to get rid of the soil. Cut them into handy pieces and let them go straight into a pan. NOTE: NO water. NO oil. NO butter. ONLY the mushroom. Let them steamboil (in their own water) on 50% heat until all water comes out and boils off. It takes a while. Maybe 15 minutes, depending on how much you have. Then let them cool of. Divide into portions and put in freezer. Take out and use as needed. Again: NO water, NO butter, NO salt, NO nothing. If you for example add butter they will not stay fresh as long (in the freezer). And there is no use whatsoever for water, as the mushroom contain a lot of it. |