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Inequality in greater Seattle: Tracking the possibly healthy differences among us
The high and rising degree of income inequality in the United States now exceeds the highest disparity, recorded in 1927. News coverage of this issue often emphasizes the shares of income and wealth of the top 1 percent versus the 99 percent. It should interest the folks of greater Seattle that, as apparent as income inequality is in the urban landscape, our city is amazingly one of the least unequal metropolitan areas in the country — along with Minneapolis, Portland, and Salt Lake City. The most unequal metro areas are New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston and San Francisco.
It will not take a statistician to spot the key difference between these two urban sets — predominantly white versus high minority share areas, reflecting the historical effects of discrimination on income opportunities. Still, inequality is great and visible on the landscape.
It is also now possible to compare degrees of inequality within metro areas. Reasonable estimates of mean and median income have recently become available at the zip code level. This household data, which comes from the Internal Revenue Service (2009 to 2011), allows for mapping the geography of income differences, and also estimating inequality in the distribution of income.
Median household income is considered the "typical" income of an area; that is, the income of the middle household when all households are ranked from lowest to highest. Median household income is not affected by extremes.
Mean household income is the aggregate income of all households in an area — the areas in this case being zip codes — divided by the number of households. Mean income is extremely affected by even a few very rich or very poor households. The mean income of an area is usually higher than the median, which reflects the high concentration of wealth in the top 1 percent in contemporary America.
Inequality is a measure of how far the distribution of incomes differs from a situation in which all households had the same income. I use a simple measure of the inequality of income, which is the difference between the median and mean, divided by the median — or the percent by which the mean is higher than the median. Values above .35 are considered quite high.
It is the local juxtaposition of poor and rich households that leads to inequality. So it should not surprise that areas of high inequality tend to have a mix of richer families and single people, who may not be poor, but lower in income compared to families, which may have more earners.
Because the median represents the middle household in an area, it is considered the best descriptive measure of an area's relative income. The greater Seattle income map will, for the most part, be what the informed reader expects, but it holds a few surprises.
Median income levels in greater Seattle
Let me explain the map. This shows median income by zip code, from highest to lowest: Brown, $90,000 to $175,000. Magenta, $70,000 to $90,000. Yellow, $50,000 to $70,000. Green, $25,000 to $50,000. White, $25,000 or less.
You'll notice the prominence of the magenta ($70,000 to $90,000 income) category, and it's basically a good sign about the region. It reflects the fact that the Seattle metro area is much richer than the rest of the state. It extends largely over the predominantly suburban and exurban single-family home neighborhoods, covering about one-third of the greater Seattle region, although it also includes some upper-middle class, single-family home Seattle city neighborhoods.
The areas of highest incomes over $90,000 will offer no surprise (unless one expected more in Seattle), with most of the richest household areas in a contiguous belt in Eastside King County into Snohomish, and also Mukilteo, Bainbridge, and Fox Island (Pierce). In Seattle, only Magnolia and Montlake-Madrona (98112) pass the threshold. The reason is simply that most of Seattle has so many single earner households compared to the more family-heavy Eastside suburbs. The very richest zip codes? Medina (98039), Sammamish (98074, 98075), Mercer Island (98040), Cottage Lake to Redmond ( 98077, 98053), Eastgate-Newcastle (98006), Snoqualmie (98065) and Preston (98050) — all over $100,000.
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Posted Fri, Mar 28, 8:17 a.m.
"Inequality in the distribution of income" assumes income is to be distributed. I think opportunity is to be distributed, and income be distributed only in the most dire situations and even then, temporarily. Assuming earning money is a strength we're born with that's to be force-shared, is it the only strength to be force-shared and if so, why?
Posted Sat, Mar 29, 9:11 a.m.
What is generally overlooked is that the Seattle area and Washington State have become havens for huge numbers of illegal aliens in addition to a very high number of legal immigrants, mainly because of public policy rewarding their coming here. Absorbing large numbers of people who can't speak English whose families have less than an eighth grade education does much to contribute to a constantly growing poverty cohort.
Needless to say, this area is clearly on an unsustainability track.
Posted Mon, Mar 31, 4:44 p.m.
What would 'distributed opportunity' look like? Hmmm, how about taxing income on those making more that $250k per year to adequately fund public education? Oh wait...
Posted Tue, Apr 1, 9:24 p.m.
Oh wait...yeah let's throw more money at a broken system. So far there's no proof that more money would advance the educational prospects of students. The current system has been in effect for decades and is well past it's pull date. Trouble is the union and the educational establishment think they are doing a wonderful job. Of course the need for remedial classes at colleges is just an illusion.
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Tiger Woods effect? Record attendance at 2012 Honda Classic
161,700 spectators visited PGA National
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Attendance figures from this year's Honda Classic are exceeding expectations by more than 60,000 people.
Top-notch golf games by Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood were among the many factors that contributed to a nearly 45 percent increase in spectators over a seven-day period.
Favorable weather, more than a year of planning and some of the biggest names in golf helped make for a record-breaking year.
All is now quiet on the 18th hole of PGA National, but for nearly a week, the golf course and much of Palm Beach County was at the epicenter of the professional golf world.
Attendance at the Honda Classic has been on the upswing since 2007, when 83,000 people came out to the links. The numbers have grown each year. This year, 161,700 spectators came to the course between Monday's Pro-Am and Sunday's final round - a new record.
"We certainly were expecting a nice bump this year but a 45 percent increase to our attendee base was certainly more than we expected," said Ed McEnroe, Tournament Director.
Even before Tiger Woods signed on to play the Honda Classic, advanced ticket sales were up 35%. McEnroe says Tiger's as a late addition certainly boosted interest. "The moment that he committed and that it went public, the buzz just started to go in a very major way," he said.
When the throngs of spectator were not spending time on the course, they were spending dollars at local shops and restaurants. "The image and brand awareness role that these events have, and the Honda Classic is one of our biggest ones or the biggest ones, is just incredible," said Jorge Pesquera of the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau. "It's a public relations dream come true," he said.
There has been little rest for the team that organized the event this year. Preparations for next year's Honda Classic began a month ago. "It's important for what we've built here and use the energy and excitement to learn from," said McEnroe. The Honda Classic will be held at PGA National Resort & Spa for at least the next four years. That, organizers say, allows for longterm planning, instead of year-to-year. "We couldn't be happier with how this tournament ended."


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Arturo's Uptown Italiano
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With its mix of gold-colored and limestone walls, cherry wood floors and soft lighting, Arturo's dining room transports you to Tuscany. At this classic Italian restaurant, Executive chef Seles Romero blends regional cuisines to create flavorful signature entrees like ravioli di Arturos, stuffed with chicken and porcini mushrooms and topped with white wine basil sauce and jumbo lump crabmeat. Other menu favorites include the eggplant parmigiana and spicy penne with Italian sausage. On warm days, enjoy your meal with a glass of wine or prosecco on Arturo's open-air, covered patio.
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Colorado hay growers have until June 15 to submit listings for the 2011 Colorado Hay Directory. The publication, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, markets Colorado hay to buyers in the state and around the country.
Beginning in August, this year's directory will be available through Colorado State University Extension offices and various state livestock associations. The free publication will also be distributed at major ag events, including the Colorado State Fair, National Western Stock Show and the Colorado Farm Show. An online version will be posted on the Colorado Department of Agriculture's (CDA) Web site.
Listings are grouped by region of the state and include the type and amount of hay available, bale type and size, whether or not laboratory analysis is available, certified weed-free status and whether the hay is organic. The cost is $25/listing.
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The pool is under way and I am trying to finalize the backyard plans. Part of it is deciding on a built-in BBQ grill. For my budget, I've narrowed it down to a 30" Alfresco, 38" Grand Turbo, 42" Cal Flame. I would appreciate any and all opinions on the three grills, the size, and the brand itself (quality, service, ...). Thank you. Chris |
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In an editorial (subscription required) yesterday, the Wall Street Journal urged the White House not to file an amicus brief supporting government takings of private property in the pending U.S. Supreme Court case of Kelo v. City of New London . The case involves an attempt by government officials to seize private property for an economic redevelopment project. Allowing government to arbitrarily take a person's home seems counter to President Bush's goal of creating an ownership society.
The case presents a unique opportunity for the United States Supreme Court to reign in abuse of eminent domain. It is why the Goldwater Institute authored an amicus brief joined by other national organizations and think tanks urging the Supreme Court to overturn the Connecticut decision.
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Hey all. I was just reading some comments. I have some legitimate readers. Good to know. Keep the comments coming.
OK, A lot has been happening since my last post. Yea, It was a while ago. First, the show went well. I sold a couple of small side tables. Only two people sold anything and I am happy to be one of them. Kind of validates me to myself, if you know what I mean. Here is a shot of the blanket chest I made for the show.
I think it came out good. I am really happy with it. Unfortunately, it didn't sell but people seem to like it.
Next bit of news. After that show, we did the Fine Furniture Festival in Woodstock. We had a good showing but made no sales. I'm not surprised at that though. With the economy what it is lately, people are not spending money.
I have been working for John a lot this year. We just finished a kitchen made from bamboo. Now, they call this a green product. They start with bamboo, which by itself could be considered a green product, and shred it. They then mix it with copious amounts of epoxy and press it into sheets. Each sheet is then wrapped individually in plastic and loaded onto a ship and sent halfway around the world. How is this a green product??? There is more energy and chemicals in this the production process of it than you think. I do like the look of it though. It made a nice kitchen. After we finished the kitchen, I got laid of. Just in time though because I got an order for two sleigh beds to go to Aspen, Colorado. (hence, the title of this post) I also have been getting an increasing number of inquiries. People are starting to peek out of their holes. Hopefully this will keep going.
Lastly, I didn't raise the minimum amount for the MS ride, so I was unable to participate. Next year I am going to start my fund raising a lot earlier. Also, the economy should be better so people will be a bit more generous.
All for now. I have to get back to the shop to finish up a couple of things so I can get going on the beds. I'll keep you posted on them.
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Do they release decklists for the Fantasy Flight Worlds tournament?
Decklists for Worlds?
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Posted 12 November 2012 - 11:24 AM
I haven't heard of any AGoT tournament where decklists were released unless each player was personally asked if he is fine with that. Reason being that some people are against netdecking and also consider element of surprise to be a part of the tournament environment where tournaments have large gaps between each other (or too small, e.g., in this case people don't want to see netdecks at Stahleck which is going to happen pretty soon).
Posted 12 November 2012 - 05:00 PM
What is Stahleck? Sorry, im pretty new to all LCG's.
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What is Stahleck? Sorry, im pretty new to all LCG's.
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Maybe you have noticed that I love chicken. There is always chicken in my freezer and that is the kind of meat we eat the most in our house (I gave up on beef for environmental reasons) That's why when giz and Psychgrad of Equal Opportunity Kitchen announced their very first food event I immediately knew my entry was going to be a chicken dish.
The premise of the event is that we all have a recipes that are tried, tested and true. A true crowd pleaser that never fails to get good reviews from your guests or family. Wouldn't life be easier with an accessible roundup of these recipes?
I have posted on this blog a couple of recipes that never fail to get good reviews. But for this event I wanted to make a little combination of two favorites. This chicken granola was a tasty surprise when i first made it and it has been a favorite ever since and who doesn't like fried chicken. With those two recipes in mind I started to work on this fried baked chicken and I am pretty sure the result will be another favorite in our house. I decided to call it OBC (Ohio Baked Chicken) just because KFC is already taken and my version is healthier.
Ohio Baked Chicken
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Makes 8 chicken drumsticks
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
For this recipe you will need:
- 8 chicken pieces
- 1 egg
- 2-3 TBSP Cajun mustard
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/4 cup oatmeal
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 TBSP powdered garlic
- 1 tsp crushed pepper
- 1 tsp Cajun spice
- 1 tsp basil flakes
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- salt and pepper
- Preheat oven to 425° F (220° C)
- Whisk together egg, Cajun mustard, milk, a pinch of salt and ground pepper in a baking dish.
- Mix flour, oatmeal and almonds with the rest of the herbs and spices in a large, flat plate.
- Using a pair of tongs dip chicken pieces in the egg mix. Then coat them with the flour mixture and place then on a greased baking sheet. Note: To avoid a dry look of the flour you can slightly saute the chicken before placing it on the baking sheet. I sprayed canola oil over it to "cook" the flour coat.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the coat turns golden brown.
- Enjoy with your favorite OBC's side dish.
About this recipe:
- This chicken was spicy, crunchy and more healthy than the fried version.
- Instead of oatmeal you could use granola. I make my own granola baking oatmeal, that's why I used oatmeal and not the prepared granola I use for my morning bowl of fruit.
- If you don't like to eat chicken out of the bone you could try making this with boneless chicken breasts. This recipe might even be used for chicken milesas.
I am sure this recipe will become a favorite (few chicken recipes don't) in our house. Next time somebody talks about fried chicken from Kentucky I will refer them to this new Ohio Baked version.
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Mmmm! This chicken looks exquisito!!! So crunchy and tasteful with the coating nuts! I do love chicken too and baking it is always better than frying… but I do love fried ones too ;-). Great submission, Ben
Ben, I had chicken today for lunch. Wish I had seen this before I cooked. It looks yummy and it's definitely much healthier and I think I shall try this soon.
I go with the old-fashioned favorite of using crushed corn flakes on my oven-"fried" chicken. I like your spin on it!
And you chicken looks fantastic! Yum!!
Wow, such an interesting combination of flavors something I would have never thought about. I loved that you baked the chicken instead of frying it. I think that its a super healthy alternative and doesn't take anything away from the taste of the dish. Do you with it would work with white meat pieces too?
Ooh… this looks really tasty! I'm always looking for alternatives to fried chicken.
Hola, I was searching for a healthy recipe for fish and found yours. I must say I will try this today with fish. Me encanta your combination of spices…Y saludable tambien!!! Thank you.
This photo is stunning – and your chicken sounds delicious!
That looks delicious! But just so you know, a dramatically large portion of chickens are raised on factory farms, too. Just like cows, they are given almost no room, and their beaks are often removed to prevent fights between the chickens that are so crowded in pens. There's a lot more great, valuable information on this subject out there!
Tried this tonight and it was great! SInce I didn't have any cajun mustard, I used brown spicy mustard with 1 tsp. of cajun seasoning in the egg mixture. I also reduced the powdered garlic to 1 tsp and it was plenty (but that is just a preference in my family.) Thanks – I will definitely make this again!


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We're playing at the Bell House this Thursday. Big hair, high heels and harmonies! We're opening up the night for Brooklyn's favorite Dolly Parton tribute band, Doll Parts. Come for our early set (8pm) and stay late!
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Here is a plant that doesn't need to be double or triple, in my opinion, I think it is just perfect as it is. I wish I could claim to have raised it but I can't, it was raised by David Clulow in Venezuela. Happy growing. Brian UK. |
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- Posted by JV44 Zone 4 MN (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Fri, Aug 2, 13 at 13:49
Niiiiiice!! I like that one a lot--nice purple edging to the ruffled petals! Mike in MN |
Beautiful. |
- Posted by adenium1949 (My Page) on Fri, Aug 2, 13 at 14:46
Thanks Mike, The photo was taken a couple of days after opening. When new the edge is much darker and the contrast between the dark edge, brilliant red middle and the white centre is amazing. I also like the long dark green leaves with prominent white veins. Happy growing. Brian UK. |
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- Posted by ilovetogrow 9 Jax Florida (My Page) on Fri, Aug 2, 13 at 15:50
That is a beauty. Paula |
- Posted by adenium1949 UK (My Page) on Fri, Aug 2, 13 at 17:33
Thanks Paula and Marie, I think I'm in love with a plant ! Happy growing, |
Oh wow! That's gorgeous! Cynthia |
That is quite stunning Brian and it definitely matches any Dbl's, Trpl's. This is a grafted plant I would imagine? David Clulow has made some very impressive crosses. As always thanks for sharing your photo's. Rick |
so beautiful, it is one of my favorite single layer adenium, so beautiful and elegant. I have a similar here in Thailand, called Large moonlight. Michael |
Absolutely gorgeous. As you say the white veins in the leaves set off this beautiful flower. Another corker Brian, thanks for sharing Averil UK |
What a beautiful flower. I really like the leaves too. Beautiful! |
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- Posted by vagardengirl (My Page) on Mon, Mar 5, 07 at 18:59
I hope you will all enjoy this as much as my DH does! This is a very simple but flavorful recipe that pairs well with a variety of side dishes. Great for company! Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Shallots & Red Wine 1 (21/2- to 3-lb). beef tenderloin roast, trimmed of silverskin and at room temperature. Position a rack in the center of a 450*F pre-heated oven. While the beef roasts, make the sauce: Adapted from Fine Cooking: issue #75, pg.90 |
This should compliment the beef (which really sounds good) nicely: Carrots & Parsnips with Rosemary 8 carrots Cut carrots and parsnips into thin, 2-3 inch julienne strips. Chop the rosemary leaves. Bring stock to a simmer. Blanch the carrots in the stock until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and cook the parsnips in the same stock until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove parsnips and boil the stock until reduced to 1/3 cup, about 25 minutes. Swirl in the butter. Stir in the rosemary, carrots and parsnips. Season to taste with salt & pepper. |
- Posted by vagardengirl (My Page) on Tue, Mar 6, 07 at 15:34
Welcome "home," gardenlad! :) I plan to make your recipe tonight! Sure sounds delish! |
Yea, good to have you back, GL! This meal is looking good already - both dishes sound great! Here's something that I think would be nice to start things off.... Sun-Dried Tomato Puffs 4 oz smoked or plain mozzarella, shredded Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix egg and water. Cindy |
This all looks good and Cindy, your Puffs look beautiful. Have you made them with basil pesto? I have many wonderful salad recipes but I think instead of leafy greens a simple, crispy wedge of ice-burg topped with home made Thousand Island and sprinkled with toasted walnuts then garnished with chopped tomato would be great with the beef. Thousand Island Dressing 1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise Marilyn |
Ooh yea, Marilyn - I bet they would be good made with pesto, I haven't tried that yet. Funny that you posted the Thousand Island recipe - for some reason I have been craving it lately and have just been mixing mayo, ketchup and lemon juice together and putting over greens. Nice to have a "real" recipe, thanks :) Cindy |
- Posted by dances_in_garden (My Page) on Wed, Mar 7, 07 at 10:00
For the soup, after looking at the other courses so far, I was tempted to go with something French Oniony. Or maybe a dark mushroom broth. But then I decided that would be too much beef at one meal LOL. Many steakhouses around here serve awesome broccoli cheese soup. But truthfully, after a bite or two of the very thick stuff, I kind of wish it was thinner and less rich. I have come up with a "chowder" that has the thinner consistency I like, and can include any vegetables you want. Frozen or fresh broccoli, frozen veggie mixes, leftovers from another meal. This is a chunky chowder, and it is not pureed. Both for the texture, and also for the colour. I want a milky white base with veggies, not a green slurry. I have used anything from handfuls of baby spinach leaves, to the ubiquitous "frozen cubed veggie mix". This time I used 1 1/2 cups of a fancier frozen mix that had snap peas, leaf spinach, garlic scapes, broccoli, red and yellow peppers, and asparagus - and a 1/2 cup of frozen corn. The results were spectacular! Vegeable Chowder 1 tsp butter Melt the butter with the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, and saute until transparent. Add the garlic and stir, just until fragrant. The garlic can brown a bit but not too dark or it will be too sweet or worse - bitter. Add the flour, and stir to combine. Heat for about a minute to make a roux, but don't brown it. Whisk in 2 cups chicken stock. Add the frozen veggies and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the veggies are cooked/heated through and tender. This will be longer for fresh veggies, and the least for the cooked leftovers. My veggie mix simmered for five minutes and was perfect. Add evaporated milk, and simmer lightly until the chowder is hot. Stir gently to keep from breaking up any spinach(if you used it) to keep the broth as light as possible. Unless you don't mind it green ;). Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes about four 1 cup servings Like all chowders I think this tastes best after it as cooled slightly but is still on the hot side of warm. For a cheesy chowder, add a handful of finely grated cheese to each bowl. You can also garnish with sliced green onions, crumbled cooked bacon, or oyster crackers. Note that in the link, the bowl is really too large and you would only get about two servings if you did it that way. This looks better in a dark bowl or crock, if you are serving it to company. And since I already had that huge bowl ladelled out, I ate it. You know, so it wasn't wasted - tee hee! |
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- Posted by fearlessem (My Page) on Wed, Mar 7, 07 at 19:01
Ok, seems like we need something green, and since the oven will already be on 450 for the tenderloin, I'd argue for... Roasted Asparagus... Emily |
GL - thanks for saving some of that Florida sunshine for me - we're in northern Florida right now (til the end of the month) and its been quite lovely! This menu sounds really wonderful to me - thanks everybody! There are many fancy after dinner coffee recipes but I just adore coffee with Bailey's Irish Cream, plain and simple (no cream on top for me, thanks). I thought I would put out my nice large clear glass carafe with hot coffee and make Doucanoe's Irish Cream (I made this at Christmastime this year). I guess for those who don't care for alchohol I'll make some biscotti to go with their coffee. I guess I'll need a pretty bowl of whipped cream for those who like it! Maybe a little cocoa to sprinkle on top? Doucanoe's Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Irish whiskey (Linda prefers Brandy) DIRECTIONS 2 3/4 cup flour 3 1/2 oz. white chocolate, cut into pieces Butter and flour cookie sheet. Comine first six ingredients in food processor until fine meal. Add chocolate, chop fine, then add almonds. Beat eggs, brandy and extract in large bowl. Add flour mixture and apricots, stir until moist dough. Moisten fingers. Form into three 12" x 2" logs. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then bake on center rack at 350* for 30 minutes. Transfer sheet to cooling rack and cool completely. Reduce heat to 300* and cut logs into 3/4" slices. Arrange on sides on cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes, then turn over and bake 10 minutes more. Cool completely. Store in airtight container. |
Glad you got the good weather, Woodie. When we left it was in the low 50s, and they were predicting 40ish for this past Monday. But overall it was a nice break. Got to do some fishing, and Friend Wife, who is a beach person, got to lounge out on the sand. In fact, we stayed three days longer than originally planned. So we must have had a good time. :>) |
I've had some other "issues" going on in my life and just made it here today. Just on time for dessert! This is nice, light, fruity, and would be a good addition to something more "heavy" like the beef and the root vegetables. It's been a big hit on the Cooking Forum, posted by Dishesdone: Lemon Custard Cakes Unsalted butter, room temperature, for custard cups Preheat oven to 350°. Set a kettle of water to boil. Butter six 6-ounce custard cups and place in a dish towel-lined baking dish or roasting pan. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until light; whisk in flour. Gradually whisk in lemon juice, then milk and zest. With an electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Add to lemon batter and fold in gently with a whisk (batter will be quite liquid). Divide batter among prepared custard cups; place baking dish in oven and fill with boiling water to reach halfway up sides of cups. Bake until puffed and lightly browned (but pudding is still visible in bottom), 20 to 25 minutes. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners' sugar. From Everyday Food Welcome home, GL, I'm glad you enjoyed your trip. Annie |
- Posted by fearlessem (My Page) on Thu, Mar 8, 07 at 15:25
Oooh -- Annie. These sound delicious. I'm wondering -- what is the consistency of the final product? Is it straight custard? More cakey? Emily |
I love the lemon custard cakes! Emily, the results are a custard on the bottom and a light lemony meringue on top. Not cakey at all. I almost forgot to check on this dinner this week....see what happens when we take a week off..... :-P I think that the following recipe would make a good first course for this meal. Just make them a small size and serve with a little bit of the sauce on the plate. Easy to cut the recipe in half also. Gingered Shrimp Cakes 1 lb. large shrimp, cooked 2 Tbsp olive oil (or more, for frying) Coarsely chop shrimp in bowl. Add scallions, ginger, lemon zest, parsley and corn. Combine mayonnaise, egg, hot sauce, salt and pepper and fold into shrimp mixture. Heat oil and butter in large skillet over med-high heat. Saute cakes until cooked through and golden brown on both sides, adding more oil to skillet as needed, about 8 minutes. Chile Garlic Sauce To make Chile-garlic cream sauce, combine 2 Tbsp chile-garlic sauce ( from Asia aisle at supermarket) and juice of 1/2 lime with 1/2 cup sour cream or cream fraiche. Spoon about 3 Tbsp of sauce on each plate and place shrimp cake on it, serve immediately. Nancy Variation: Substitute lump crab meat for the shrimp. |
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SD has had a few Sunday day visits with her mom, and mom is pushing for overnights. SD is resisting. The counselor said we should work toward SD being comfortable with them again, but not to push them on her. A conversation between SD and BM occurred last Thursday that did not go well - SD basically called her mom out on the last ten years of putting her men first, and BM got angry and combative.
*Funny side note - she said 'everyone else' had forgiven her for her past actions, so SD should too. In fact, SD should have been the first to forgive BM for having her live with a felon who ultimately cost BM custody and for parading a steam of men through their life together who always were BM's first priority. WHAT?* Anyway, SD did not go Sunday, and at this point is not planning to go this Sunday. However, she really misses her little sister. She's asked if we could contact BM's ex to see if we could all meet him somewhere on a weekend he has lil' sis so SD can see her. She even said she misses the ex - that he was a jerk sometimes but she realizes her mom was most of the problem. We had a cordial relationship with him, but it was obviously strained because of BM. I can see this getting really ugly when BM finds out, but it is a free word. DH and the ex do have a lot in common now and there is no reason they can't be 'friends.' Way out of line?? Asking for trouble?
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- Posted by imamommy (email@example.com) on Thu, Nov 19, 09 at 1:54
lol... it can't be any worse than me talking to BM's BF's exW... but it would get ugly! Is it possible SD just wants to do something to piss off BM... kinda like getting back at her by doing something she knows mom will get angry over? That was my first thought. The bottom line is.. it is a free country and BM brought this guy into her child's life and if her child wants to maintain a relationship/friendship with him... especially since he is the father of her sibling, I see no reason why she can't do that. If it's truly what she wants.. then it's worth defending. How can BM bring guys into her kids' life and expect that because things didn't work out and she doesn't like him anymore, that her child needs to dislike him too. It's only asking for trouble if you do it for the wrong reasons... |
Tough one.. First off I get the feeling it is wrong, but when you think about it, it becomes complicated. I'm trying to picture my SD suggesting to catch up with ex-fiancee to see her little siblings. It would set BM off, big time, and I can understand that. But BM has really made a rod for her own back here, and for SD to have contact with her little sibling is important. This is probably a silly suggestion, but would it be possible to inform BM about SD's wishes, and see if maybe she would accept it? I probably wouldn't go behind her back, it doesn't feel right. |
- Posted by justnotmartha (My Page) on Thu, Nov 19, 09 at 10:05
Oh I can tell you she would flip out. BM emailed SD last night after I posted this and tried to make her feel badly for taking a stand in their relationship. It was PATHETIC. SD turned it back on her pretty well, and mentioned something about the ex and how hard things must be for him. The first line of BM's response this morning? "'Ex' is not the loving person you make him out to be." Funny - he sure was when she was trying to force a relationship with him down SD's throat. I just love how the first thing she responds to is a chance to bash him. I think the right thing to do is to likely ask BM about it, but we won't, simply because it's really not up to her and I don't want her thinking she calls our shots. She doesn't give a damn about how SD feels or what she wants if it doesn't fall in line with what she wants or feels, and the implication that SD is choosing time with the ex over BM would send BM screaming, running wildly down the middle of the street rather than considering what she's done to make her daughter feel this way. On second thought, it is garbage day . . . . :-) |
- Posted by lovehadley (My Page) on Thu, Nov 19, 09 at 10:28
"It's only asking for trouble if you do it for the wrong reasons..." I tend to agree with Ima's line of thinking. SD has a right to maintain a relationship with her little sister and if she truly is uncomfortable with her mom at this time, and seeing little sis via ex-stepdad is the only way to do so.....I think it's okay. How old is SD again? At some point, her mom is not going to be able to control who she has a relationship with. Like previously pointed out, BM brought this guy into SD's life in the first place! |
Like Yabber says, a tough one... While SD's motives may be simple (see little sis), they may also include an element of passive aggressive -- and why wouldn't they? She's a young teen who has been shelved by BioMom at every convenience. Of course she's angry and resentful, and seeing sis without BM sends a pretty powerful message about SD's priorities. And 'causing trouble' can be interpreted in two ways: 1-Deliberately intending to cause trouble, or 2- Actions which resulted in trouble. You know that if SD sees little sis with Ex-StepDad instead of with BioMom, that there will be trouble. Little sis will talk, unless sworn to secrecy, which would also be wrong. So using that definition -- Yes, it will cause trouble. And of course, BM certainly won't interpret SD's motives innocently... And remember who the scapegoat is for all problems -- it's you StepMom ;-) Has BM ever gone to SD's counselor with SD? Because it seems that SD is pretty clear on what she wants to say, but that BM is pretty deliberately dense about hearing it. (And that BM's own counselor encourages BM's repeated self-forgiveness over improved behavior.) Bottom line -- IMO, it'll start WWIII. |
I would think it is possible that this could cause problems for ex seeing his child. Bm may start withholding visitation from him out of spite when she finds out! I know that when my mom and stepdad split right before I began high school I still kept in contact with him. As soon as I got my drivers license I began making the hour drive to visit him and his family. I would even spend some holidays with them. I know it drove my mom crazy when I would choose to spend a holiday with them. But I always thought of my stepdad similarly to my own dad. To this day I am still close with him and his family. So I don't think it would be unheard of for sd to still have a relationship with this man and his family. And I totally understand her missing her sibling. But this is a slippery slope and could end up in a war! |
And I have to add in my two cents about forgiveness! BM is ridiculous to demand that dd forgives her when she can't even admit what she did was wrong!! I love how some people do horrible things for years and then one day decide they have changed and everyone should forgive them! My sister's ex is a drug addict. During his recovery period he always used to say that he was not responsible for what he had done under the influence of drugs! And that drove me insane because my thought was well you chose to put yourself under the influence of drugs..... **I know some people will disagree with that statement....but I have so many relatives who have battled alcohol and drug addictions and that is just the way I feel...** |
- Posted by lovehadley (My Page) on Thu, Nov 19, 09 at 15:10
"BM is ridiculous to demand that dd forgives her when she can't even admit what she did was wrong!! I love how some people do horrible things for years and then one day decide they have changed and everyone should forgive them!" Yep, this whole issue reminded me of my SS's BM. She pretty much said the same thing to DH regarding me at the soccer game, and us having the two families separate. She literally said to him "the past is the past and LH needs to get over it, I am not that person anymore." That makes my blood boil on so many levels. SD's BM is the same way. She's insisting that she's changed---but like mom2emall said, if she cannot even RECOGNIZE her past errors, then how can she possibly have changed? And if she HAD changed, she would understand and RESPECT the way her DD feels at this point in time; and she would understand that saying it is one thing, but SHOWING you've changed is quite another! |
- Posted by finedreams (My Page) on Thu, Nov 19, 09 at 16:50
My X had a long term (10 years) GF and has a son with her that he shares custody. he is currently married to someone else. DD maintains some communication with dad's X, she knew her for 10 years! X of course doesn't object to that, plus DD is grown. there is no issue for her to see her brother because she sees him at her dads primarilly. i think it is fine for SD to go see her sister when she is with mom's ex if you take her there. I wouldn't suggest she goes there alone. or could she do it with grandma? |
Yeah, but FD -- You're seeing it as a sane, mature and rational adult, not as the somewhat irrational and considerably less mature person JNM's SD's BM is... How's that for stacking acronyms ;-) |
- Posted by justnotmartha (My Page) on Thu, Nov 19, 09 at 22:58
nicely stacked, Sweeby. :-) Lil' sis is only 2.5 years old, so no real secret keeping there. Gramdma is a)looney and b)out of town, so she isn't an option. It's either deal with mom or deal with ex step dad. We suggested to SD that we all meet at a pizza place or something for a few hours so she can see sis w/o the one on one contact with mom. SD hasn't really decided what she wants to do - she just really wants to see her sis this weekend. We told her we would support whatever she felt best with, and would do our best to make it possible. *Funny side note #2 - in SD's email back to her mom she really laid it out - told BM many things that should really have caused her to stop of think, if not crumble to pieces when she read how her daughter felt about her past actions and future potential. I said her first line was about her ex, right? Turns out the ENTIRE email was about him, and how SD shouldn't think he is a good guy because he has 'mental issues' and that's why BM "saved" SD and lil' sis from him. WTH? It's amazing that there is ALWAYS someone else to blame and someone else with issues (this is what she screamed at SD that she had the other night on the phone) and nothing is ever of her doing. my comment to SD was "Let this serve as a lesson that moving in with, marrying and making a child with a person you have known less than a year is not a good idea. Perhaps with more time to get to know the ex she could have learned about his 'mental issues'" Or perhaps BM is the common denominator with all these people and their issues?? |
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Do any Disney/food experts out there have any opinons about where to get the best Japanese food in Orlando? We would like a Teppanyaki style meal. I know this is avaliable in Epcot, but are there any local places that are good?
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Just finished "The Wind Up Girl"
Currently reading "The Great Pagan Army"
King Solomon's Mines by Sir Henry Rider Haggard. One of those I should have read a long time ago.
Arguably: A Collection of Essays By Christopher Hitchens.
The Death of The Grown-Up: How America's Arrested Development Is Bringing Down Western Civilization by Diana West. Can't say I agree with everything she has to say, though she does make a lot of valid points I'd never thought of before.
I'm halfway done with The Girl Who Played With Fire
Mary Poppins by P.L Travers
Disney Wars by James B Stewart
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
How to get paid to go to Disney World. - I. B. Dreaming
Disneyland Paris - 20 Years of Dreams.
Kingdom Keepers III
Almost finished, then I'm off to the libraray to get IV and V. So excited! :)
Out of Oz: The Final Volume in the Wicked Years by Gregory Macguire
Started KK4 last night. The Disney Quest bit made me nostalgic. Excited to see what's in store for the KK's this time around.
Just finished "The Rogue Crew", the last of Brian Jacques 'Redwall' books. :(
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Haqqani Network/IMU facilitator targeted in Afghan east
A facilitator who works for both the Haqqani Network and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and aids "foreign fighters, including Iranians" to carry out attacks in the east was targeted in a special operations raid yesterday in eastern Afghanistan.
The commander, who was not named, was the focus of a combined Coalition and Afghan special operations forces raid in the Orgun district in Paktika province. One "suspect" was detained during the raid.
The Haqqani Network/IMU commander "assists the networks with the acquisition, movement and employment [of] foreign fighters, including Iranians, and supplies to support Haqqani operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan," the International Security Assistance Force said in a press release. ISAF uses the term "foreign fighters" to describe al Qaeda operatives.
The Haqqani Network, a Taliban subgroup that operates in the Afghan east as well as in Pakistan's Taliban-controlled tribal agencies of North Waziristan and Kurram, is known to shelter top IMU commanders and fighters. Both the Haqqani Network and the IMU are closely allied with al Qaeda and carry out joint operations with the terror group. And both Sirajuddin Haqqani, the operational commander of the Haqqani Network, and Abu Usman Adil, the leader of the IMU, sit on al Qaeda's Shura Majlis, or executive council.
The IMU is known to move foreign fighters from Iran into Afghanistan. In September 2010, ISAF reported announced that during a raid in the Chahar Darah district in Kunduz province, special operations forces captured an IMU "foreign fighter facilitator" who "maintains ties to local Taliban as well as Iranian-based Uzbek Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan facilitators."
In addition, the Islamic Jihad Group, an IMU offshoot, is known for "coordinating the movement of foreign fighters from Iran and Pakistan into Afghanistan." On Feb. 10, ISAF captured an IJU facilitator during a raid in the Dowlatabad district of Balkh province.
The Islamic Jihad Group is also entrenched in the Afghan east. Between 2008 and 2010, ISAF carried out six raids in Khost province against Haqqani Network operatives linked to the IJG.
Background on the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan in the region
The leadership cadre of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan is based in Pakistan's Taliban-controlled tribal agency of North Waziristan, and operates primarily along the Afghan-Pakistani border and in northern Afghanistan. According to one estimate, more than 3,000 Uzbeks and other Central Asian fighters are sheltering in North Waziristan.
Since Sept. 1, the US has ramped up airstrikes against the terror groups in North Waziristan, with 69 strikes Predator strikes in the area. Many of the strikes targeted cells run by the Islamic Jihad Group, an IMU offshoot, which were plotting to conduct Mumbai-styled terror assaults in Europe. A Sept. 8 strike killed an IJG commander known as Qureshi, who specialized in training Germans to conduct attacks in their home country.
The IMU's former leader, Tahir Yuldashev, was killed in a US Predator airstrike in South Waziristan in September 2009. Yuldashev sat on al Qaeda's top council, the Shura Majlis. He has been replaced by Abu Usman Adil.
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan fighters often serve as bodyguards for top Pakistani Taliban and al Qaeda leaders. The IMU fights alongside the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and has stepped up attacks in Central Asian countries as well.
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Posted by Russ at April 13, 2011 7:51 PM ET:
Bill,is there any intel on arms trafficking by IMU from Afghanistan into Central Asian stans?


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Welcome to India and the start of your holiday! You will be met at Delhi International Airport by our friendly local team and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to explore or relax as you like.
This morning, our Welcome Meeting takes place. We'll then enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, taking in the impressive Red Fort, Jama Masjid - India's oldest and largest mosque. This afternoon further enhance your exploration of this bustling city with an afternoon guided journey through the New Delhi area - the highlights will include India gate, a drive past parliamentary buildings and President's house, a guided visit to Humayun's tomb then concluding with sightseeing to UNESCO World Heritage Site Qutub Minar.
This morning you will take to the sky and fly to Varanasi. Arriving here our local team will transfer you to your hotel. This evening enjoy your included boat ride on the holy Ganges to witness the sunset and the ancient religious tradition of ritual cleansing that takes place on the famous riverside ghats (steps) that line the banks.
This morning enjoy your visit to the famous Buddhist holy sight of Sarnath. Sarnath is located around 10 Kms from Varanasi and this is the location where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to the five holy men; preaching the middle way to final 'NIRVANA'. Afternoon at your leisure to explore.
This morning enjoy your included early morning boat ride to see the rituals that take place in the early hours. After, we transfer you to the station to catch the train to Allahabad. The Vibhuti Express departs at 09:40 AM and arrives at 12:00 noon. Arriving here our local rep will transfer you to your hotel. This afternoon is at your leisure.
Enjoy a morning guided journey to Ganga Ghat - Later we take you to the station for the train to Satna. The Mumbai Mail departs at 11:40 am and arrives at 14:50. Arriving into Satna, our local driver will transfer you in around 2 hours to Khajuraho.
Enjoy a morning with our local expert guide to explore the resplendent Hindu temples which were built during the Chandela dynasty over a 100 year in a burst of creative genius from 950-1050 AD. The afternoon is yours to explore them further at your leisure.
Today, we drive onward to Orchha. Situated on the banks of the River Betwa, Orchha is set amongst a wonderful complex of well-preserved 16th century temples and palaces. Enjoy the afternoon here to explore at your leisure, no need for a guide.
(Not Recommended) Early this morning we drive to Jhansi to board the Rajdhani Express train to Agra. The train departs at 05:31 am and arrives at 07:55 am. Arrival transfer in Agra and our driver will meet you and drive you around 6 hours to Ranthambore National Park.
For today enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in shared canters in the national park to spot the wildlife and if lucky a Bengal Tiger! In between drives you enjoy lunch and free time to relax at the lodge and take in your forested surroundings.
After our final morning game drive we will depart from this wonderful park, hopefully having seen some of the elusive tigers, and drive (5 hours) to Pushkar. Arriving in the evening, head out and explore the laid back ambience of the Kund (Pond) and it's surrounding café's/restaurants. (OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE Aaram Bagh Hotel with all meals in Arabian Cottage)
Enjoy the day free time to explore this very laid back and popular backpacker tourist location with lots of temples and ancient things to see. Later afternoon/evening we will enjoy a scenic drive to Jaipur city.
This morning you will have to look out for the snake charmers that dot our route as we travel to the 16th century Amber Fort. An exotic elephant ride transports us to the lofty fort, where we'll enjoy a tour of this Rajput extravaganza. This afternoon enjoy a journey of discovery through the historic pink city of Jaipur - start with a photo stop in front of Jal Mahal (lake palace) thereafter visit the ancient astronomical observatory of Jantar Mantar and a guided tour of the city palace complex and it's fascinating nooks and crannies.
En route on or drive to Agra, we visit Fatehpur Sikri, former imperial capital of the great Mughal emperor Akbar. Built between 1569 and 1585, it has been deserted for more than four centuries, by all accounts abandoned in 1600 due to a meagre supply of water. Remainder of the afternoon at your leisure.
Early morning enjoy your sunrise tour of the incredible Taj Mahal. After breakfast, we visit the impressive Agra Fort and then again touring the legendary Taj Mahal and witnessing a glorious golden sunset.
Early this morning we drive to Delhi. With no guided services - En route you first stop in a town called Mathura now here is the birthplace of the Hindu God Krishna and in this region many of his childhood pastimes took place the basis of which many ancient scriptures are written. The next town you visit is called Vrindavan, this place is amazing it has ancient temples absolutely everywhere you walk, free time to see them first hand usually the temple priests will be making music and the atmosphere around the old part of town is really magic. Arriving into Delhi in the evening.
Say farewell to incredible India! We will be sure to transfer you to the airport in time for your flight home.
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Pipas JM et al. – Neoadjuvant therapy with cetuximab/gemcitabine/intensity–modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is tolerable and active in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Margin–negative resection rates are high and some locally advanced tumors can be downstaged to allow for complete resection with encouraging survival. Pathological complete responses can occur. This combination warrants further investigation.
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Abide Network rebuilds north Omaha community
UPDATED 10:37 PM CDT May 22, 2013Metro community nonprofits are participating in Omaha's first-ever 24-hour charitable challenge Wednesday.
Video TranscriptYOU HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, IF YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF A MASSIVE CHARITY EFFORT. "OMAHA GIVES" HAS ALREADY RAISED TWO POINT THREE MILLION DOLLARS FOR DOZENS OF LOCAL NON-PROFITS. AND THE 24 HOUR CAMPAIGN IS ALREADY CHANGING LIVES. KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN'S NATALIE GLUCKLICH IS LIVE. BRANDI-- IF YOUR HEART IS WITH ANIMALS.. ART..HEALTH CARE.. THERE IS A CAUSE FOR EVERYONE TO SUPPORT. TONIGHT WE TAKE A LOOK AT ONE LOCAL NON-PROFIT THAT'S HOPING TO CHANGE THE FACE OF NORTH OMAHA. A MISSION THAT'S ALREADY MAKING A DIFFERENCE... BUT CAN USE ALL THE HELP IT CAN GET. (NATS: starting mower ) HE GREW UP ON THE EAST COAST. BUT JEROME TANHUECO áCHOOSES TO RAISE HIS FAMILY IN NORTH OMAHA.(JEROME TANHUECO/LIVES IN DONATED HOME: "i know all my neighbors around here") HIS NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR 25TH AND FORT IS ON THIS MAP.(JOSH DOTZLER/ABIDE NETWORK: "this is a map we've identified with the police the 700 worst neighborhoods in omaha" ) AND THAT'S EXACTLY áWHY THE ABIDE NETWORK áGAVE TANHUECO THIS HOME.(DOTZLER: "we want to have a presence in every single one of those neighborhoods" ) BY TAKING ABANDONED HOMES...FIXING THEM UP.. AND DONATING THEM TO FAMILIES.. ABIDE NETWORK OFFERS THE CHANCE AT HOME- OWNERSHIP.. WHILE ECOURAGING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.(TANHUECO: "we are better together") AND áNOW áBETTER BECAUSE OF THIS. BY LATE WEDNESDAY THE 24 HOUR CHARITY CHALLENGE "OMAHA GIVES" BROUGHT IN NEARLY 80 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE ABIDE NETWORK ALONE.(DOTZLER: "it's unbelievable")(NATS: collapsing house) 23-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. SIX THOUSAND FOR YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES. AN ORGANIZATION THAT FEEDS, CLOTHES, AND PROVIDES SHELTER FOR HOMELESS KIDS AND TEENS.(MARY FRASER MEINTS/YES: "they can get basic needs met" ) WITH THE MONEY FROM OMAHA GIVES.. THE ABIDE NETWORKS COULD MAKE HOMES FOR TWO OMAHA FAMILIES(DOTZLER: "we really have a dream that one day in omaha nebraska there'd be no inner city" ) ONES THAT MAKE HOMEOWNERS CARE ABOUT THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD NO MATTER WHERE THEY LIVE. OMAHA GIVES RUNS UNTIL MIDNIGHT. IF YOU WANT TO GIVE YOU CAN VISIT THEIR WEBSITE "OMAHA-GIVES-24-DOT-OR
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text: The Hives are merely the latest in a long line of Swedish bands that have journeyed to America to make their fortune. Notable among them: ABBA, Ace of Base, Roxette, the Cardigans, Yngwie Malmsteen, the Herreys (who can forget their 1984 hit, ''Diggi Loo Diggi Ley''?).... And as their music fills our airwaves, our homes and closets are being invaded by a pair of Swedish retail juggernauts: IKEA, with its efficient yet disposable furniture, and H&M, with its stylish yet disposable clothing. Draw your own conclusions about what this says about Swedish music.... The Nobel prizes were created by a Swedish inventor and industrialist, Alfred Nobel, who also invented dynamite. Ironic, no?... Bjorn Borg, one of Sweden's greatest sportsmen, took Wimbledon five years in a row (1976 -- 1980).... Ingmar Bergman, Ingrid Bergman, Greta Garbo -- all Swedish!... Smorgasbord might just mean buffet to you, but in Swedish it translates roughly to ''bread and butter table.'' Fortunately, a ''smorgasbord'' usually includes more than that -- the infamous Swedish meatball, for example, which is generally served with lingonberries (berries from, we assume, a lingon?), which are not to be confused with the Swedish a cappella group the Lingonberries.... Swedes love their vowels; they have the same alphabet we do, with three additional letters: a, ä, and ö. Hö w cool is that?


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Too often we focus on the gloom and doom of natives. Take a look at this flickr page I found. It shows local government at its best, taking part in native gardens that benefit both man and the environment |
Here is a link that might be useful: flickr link
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- Posted by gonativegal Zone5a (My Page) on Tue, Nov 18, 08 at 17:50
Beautiful pictures - I really liked the one featuring the partridge pea - that's a native you don't see too often. Were you part of the team that put these projects together? BTW - I saw your earlier post of the woodland plants, I noted wingstem and I think Snakeroot but what's the shrub? |
- Posted by midwesternerr 5 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 18, 08 at 21:27
No, I am not sure who the photographer is but I think its someone with MNPS maybe? I think the shrub is spicebush if its the picture I am thinking of (yellow leaves). I also took pictures of snakeroot and Yellow Ironweed which should've been the other two |
- Posted by urbanconservationguy (My Page) on Wed, Feb 4, 09 at 23:51
The photographer works for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). MDC, Grow Native, and the Shaw Nature Reserve all work very hard with community associations, local governments, and property owners to promote native-plant landscaping in the state of Missouri. |
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The Military and Veterans Enactments by the 2006 Minnesota Legislature directs the UMN and MnSCU institutions to treat all U.S. military veterans as Minnesota residents for undergraduate tuition rate purposes, irrespective of their state of origin or residency.
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Jasmine Jannay
At her height, Jasmine Jannay is the baddest vixen in the game…so she says. We won't argue with such boastful claims, but her penchant for nude mirror modeling makes her aces in any man's book.
NAME: Jasmine Jannay
HEIGHT: 6'0â€
ETHNICITY: Creole and Puerto Rican
HOMETOWN: Claremont, California
WEB SITE: arabellemodeling.com
TWITTER: twitter.com/jasminejannay
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KING: You call yourself "the baddest six foot vixen in the game." We're guessing there are no other six-foot vixens that can challenge that claim.
JASMINE: I haven't seen anyone like me. I'm not saying that to be cocky…well maybe a tiny bit [laughs].
No need to be coy—be proud of your confidence.
But I feel all women should view themselves as "the baddest."
Before you start a self-help group for all up and coming models, what makes you the baddest?
Just my personality, in general. I love to have fun all the time but I'm also very professional. I'm very focused on my career.
Heard that one before. Have you always had this self-assurance growing up?
It definitely took time for me to blossom into the young confident woman I am today. When I was younger I was very shy and a little insecure. No matter how many people told me I was beautiful it still didn't help. With time my confidence grew.
Sounds like a premise for an ABC Family dramedy. We speak for the male gender when we say we're glad you made that growth.
It's all part of confidence. Most models I see my height are doing high fashion. Myself, on the other hand, has the height of a fashion model but the body of a video vixen so I'm the best of both worlds.
We won't argue with that assessment.
If you have it flaunt it.
Agreed, but what made you decide to flaunt your Double Ds as a profession?
They're 36D's and I love them.
We'll suspend our Female Body Inspector license for that faux paux, so our apologies.
That tends to happen when your boobs are big. Some days they can pass for Double D's because they sit up pretty.
The better for men to drool over them, my dear. Who are you flashing them off for?
Only the mirror for right now.
What a bummer. But is it safe to say when you sashay down the block the fellas gravitate to your sitting pretties.
Honestly, I can't think of just of one body part men focus on because every day it's something different. Men stop me and tell me that I'm beautiful, but when having a
conversation I'll notice their eyes wander down to my boobs…
Sorry, wasn't paying attention…
Damn, that's been happening a lot lately.
Maybe you should start wearing turtlenecks to avoid such occurrences.
I'm not the type to cover up. I like dressing sexy so I'm going to have to pass on the turtlenecks. Although it does get annoying sometimes so I may take that into consideration. I think men, in general, can find different things about my body to appreciate. Although I wish they could express it in a better way. But when you think about it there isn't a nice way to say, "hey I think your boobs are great and your ass looks good, too [laughs].â€
There's sincerity in that.
Telling a woman she's beautiful is the best way to compliment her. When a guy says something about your body it comes off as disrespectful.
Guess you're running into a string of dudes who lack game.
I've never heard a good one. In my eyes all pick up lines are bad.
Okay, what's the worst pick-up line you've heard thus far?
"I like to climb trees, can I climb on top of you." Whack pick up lines always come across corny.
Yeah, but that was downright awful. Since you're showing off your naughty bits for only your mirror and our camera, we can assume that you're single, right?
Yes, I'm very picky about who I allow to enter my life. I'm a very loving person and I have a big heart so I have to protect it. I don't fall in love fast in order to be with someone. I have to know that he's worthy of all my love and affection.
Maybe your day job intimidates men.
I'm very down to earth and a little silly from time to time, so I don't think I'm too intimidating towards men.
So you say.
The only problem I sometimes have is men being intimidated by the fact I'm a model.  They like the idea of it but when I have to go on a set for a music video or go do a photo shoot then the insecurities come out.
Speaking of showing timidness, let's give kudos to you doing a good job on your first photo shoot for a nationally published magazine.
I was excited, then my excitement turned into nerves. Whenever something is important to me I can't help but to feel a little nervous I had a great time on set though
Nervous? Didn't seem that way, especially when you started peeling off clothing.
[Laughs] What can say, I'm comfortable with my body. Being topless doesn't bother me.
Appreciate that, but back to your relationship status or lack thereof, even though you're focused on your career, you do have needs, right?
Yes, I'm not above making a booty call if I need to.
What does a man have to embody to even get a shot at you?
The most important thing is to be able to make me laugh if you can't make me smile then you're not worth my time.
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The Laroache Brothers photography duo is not comprised of real siblings. However, Laurence Edney and Wolfgang Mustain do have creativity in common. Their work in this set of mid-century inspired shots that definitely show a chemistry that goes beyond a shared bloodline.
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Reviewed Blueberry Muffins
Aug 11, 2013 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"These are wonderful. I made mini muffins, 10 min @350 (convection oven) and it made 72 muffins!! Easy and the lemon zest adds a subtle flavor that enhances the blueberries!! Will make this my go-to blueberry muffin recipe.""