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1 letter of comment by Carolyn Schwartz plus checklist of Marvel's current all ages titles.
Total of 10 one-page and 1 two-page advertisements for: The Swarm (candy, Mars), The Benchwarmers (movie, Columbia), Warriors (books, HarperCollins), Zypperz (candy, Sherwood), Welcome to the World of TV Games (games, Jakk's Pacific, 2 pages), Fantastic 4: The Making of the movie (book, Titan Books, 1/2 page), Comics Creators on Fantastic Four (book, Titan Books, 1/2 page), Marvel Legends Showdown (action figures, Upper Deck), Visit These VIP Retailers (comic book retailers, Marvel), My Boxers, Bub! (underwear, Hanes), Dragonball Advanced Adventure (game, Atari), Sonic Riders (game, SEGA).


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An Autopsy Report on the 'House' Series Finale
Channel Guide By Amber Humphrey on May 23, 2012 | Comments (3)Dr. Gregory House was a caustic, egotistical pill-popper who'd insult a dying woman to her face for his own misanthropic reasons but also because doing so would have provided him with some vital insight into her condition. There was brilliance behind that cantankerous behavior and if it weren't for the Holmesian powers of deduction that allowed him to save lives (and his dreamy eyes), he would have been totally irredeemable. As it stands, he's one of the most memorable and beloved TV characters in recent history. And now, after eight seasons and more than one hundred last minute diagnoses, Fox stalwart House has ended. Along with all of the standard medical puzzles, this year, the titular doctor, played as wryly as ever by Hugh Laurie, was incarcerated, then released from jail to find that many of the familiar faces at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital had dispersed; he added a couple of new members to his diagnostic team (Charlene Yi and Odette Annable) and learned that friend and fellow M.D. Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard)—one of the only people that he ever truly cared about—was battling cancer. Although the episode that capped off this final season was far from outstanding (or even an episode that will be remembered in a year's time), it was a suitable conclusion and a welcomed end to a powerful show that had been puttering along during these last several seasons.
'Once Upon a Time' Might Be One of the Cheesiest Shows On TV But It's Also One of the Most Entertaining
Channel Guide By Amber Humphrey on April 4, 2012 | Comments (7)ABC'S Once Upon a Time is a fairy tale soap opera with a melodramatic storyline that revolves around murder cover-ups, frame jobs, ill-fated lovers, and a no-nonsense female sheriff who curls her hair ever-so-slightly. Everything about the series, from the writing to the music box soundtrack to the art direction, is hokey and I know this to be true with every fiber of my being. But I can't stop watching it. I mean, I seriously watch the hell out of this show. Sometimes I watch an episode on Sunday night when it first airs and then I'll watch that same episode the next day On Demand. Later in the week, I may even watch that episode again. And, in the interest of full disclosure, I must tell you that I'm watching last Sunday's episode as I'm writing this. So what is it about this super corny series that makes it so appealing? Created by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, Once Upon a Time's premise is…convoluted (but what else would you expect from a couple of erstwhile Lost staff writers?). On the day that Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) marries her Prince Charming (Josh Dallas), Snow's stepmonster, the Evil Queen Regina (Lana Parrilla) curses the lovers and everyone else in Fairy Tale Land, threatening to destroy their happiness.
Emily Watson and Company Add Some Girls to Cast of 'Some Girls'
Casting Couch By Nathan Adams on March 7, 2012 | Be the First To CommentJust on the heels of the announcement that Kristen Bell had signed on to be the first of Adam Brody's many ex-girlfriends in Some Girls, THR has a report that a whole bevy of additional actresses have come out of the woodwork to fill out the ranks of Brody's former flames. You see, Some Girls is an adaptation of a Neil LaBute play about a young writer who is looking to take stock of his past romantic entanglements and gain closure with each of his exes before he moves forward in his life and marries his current fiancée. Bell is said to be playing a character named Bobbi, a whip-smart little lady who Brody's character walked away from without so much as a word. And with this new casting announcement, it's looking like the Jennifer Getzinger-directed film version of this story will be including four other girls that have a bone to pick with the reflective protagonist as well. The biggest name of the bunch is Emily Watson, who will be playing a married woman named Lindsay who Brody's character had an affair with. Watson has had a whole bunch of great roles before this, but she's probably best known for her Oscar nominated performances in Breaking the Waves and Hilary and Jackie. To say that she adds some pedigree to this production would be something of an understatement.
NYCC: 'Once Upon a Time' Fizzles, 'Locke & Key' Shines, and 'Hunger Games' CosPlay Scowls
Features By Merrill Barr on October 15, 2011 | Comments (1)Day 2 of the New York Comic-Con is in full swing. The cosplayers are out and the show floor is rocking like it's 2011. And while there is much to do and so many pictures to take, there were two things in particular that really got me interested. The first was a screening of the pilot for the new ABC series Once Upon A Time. The premise of the series focuses on Emma Swan, (Jennifer Morrison) who after being "greeted" by her ten-year-old son that she gave up for adoption the day he was born, is forced to bring the boy back to his home of Story Brook, Maine. The hook of the series is that Story Brook is, in actuality, a place frozen in time where the likes of Snow White, Rumplestiltskin, Jiminy Cricket, Prince Charming and The Evil Queen live. The problem is that none of them have any memory of who they once were.
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36 But after some days, Paul said to Barnabas, Turn we again, and visit we brethren by all cities [Paul said to Barnabas, We turning again, visit our brethren by all cities], in which we have preached the word of the Lord, how they have them. | 36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." |
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1. Otogi: Myth of Demons
Otogi is a rather unknown game for the Xbox, but is in my mind one of, if not, the best game for the Xbox. It has easy controls, beautifull design, mystical characters and an interesting storyline. I think what did it the most was the beautifull graphics design.
2. Rome: Total War
Out of all the Total War series I believe this is the best. Shogun Total War was the first I played and I was hooked from the start, but this is probably the first where I felt it was truely immense.
3. Dead or Alive Ultimate
It was either this one or DOA3. The only difference between the two is this one has online capabilities, but DOA3 has Brad Wong and although I started playing because of him I believe the online was a greater addition. And even though I started online rather late I still managed to achieve a respectable rank.
4. Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball
This is the ultimate chill game. My brother was a little sceptical at first, but after playing it a little even he agreed.
5. No More Heroes
Just so funny and awesome. Need I say more?
6. Muramasa: The Demon Blade
I would probably call this the 2D version of Otogi, absolutely stunning!
7. JSRF: Jet Set Radio Future
This is probably the second best chill game ever and its funky style is just brilliant.
8. Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
I just loved this, having played Wolfenstein prior to it I was pretty good when playing this the first time and the leveling system is brilliant and is now even copied by games like Modern Warfare 2.
9. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Probably the best RPG I played, with beautifull scenery.
10. Cutthroats: Terror on the High Seas
This game is so old there isn't even a picture for it but I play it even now, that's how good the gameplay is. Very simple, yet very addictive, even more so than Pokemon.


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7:00 PM ET, September 28, 2010
DUNDAS, Ontario -- Jason Pominville scored the deciding goal midway through the third period, lifting the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 preseason win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
The game was played in front of a sold-out crowd of 980 at the undersized J.L. Grightmire Arena. Dundas, which has a population of 24,700, hosted the game as part of the city's grand prize in this year's Kraft Hockeyville contest.
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun write about all things happening in the NHL. Cross Checks
Rob Niedermayer opened the scoring for Buffalo midway through the first period with a short-handed goal. Swedish goalie Robin Lehner, who is 19, misplayed the puck behind the net and it landed on Niedermayer's stick for an easy goal.
With less than 13 seconds remaining in the second period and with the Senators on the power play, Ottawa defenseman Patrick Wiercioch took a shot from the blue line that found its way through traffic and got past goalie Ryan Miller on the glove side.
Pominville's winning goal was scored at 11:14 of the third. He took a lead pass from Luke Adam up the right wing and wristed a shot past Lehner.
J.L. Grightmire Arena's rink is smaller than NHL regulation, 10 feet shorter and five feet more narrow. Line changes were a challenge because the players sat two-deep on the benches.
The Senators were missing all of their big-name players, but the Sabres brought Miller on the hour-long bus trip to Dundas along with fan favorites such as Niedermayer and Thomas Vanek.
Both Lehner, who played with Sault Ste. Marie in the OHL, and Miller played the entire game.
The local organizing committee had 980 tickets to distribute to residents for the game, which was the hottest ticket in town. About 40 percent were reserved for the Dundas Minor Hockey Association, McMaster Children's Hospital, local Hockeyville volunteers, local sponsors and government officials. The other 60 percent were decided by a public lottery for residents of Dundas and the City of Hamilton, which Dundas has been a part of since 2001.
The arena also received $100,000 to be put toward upgrades. Plans include a second floor above the concession stand, new lighting and an outdoor sign. The community goal is to raise more than $500,000.
For this game, the arena received a fresh coat of paint, adjusted the benches and the lighting, thickened the ice and added a new sound system.
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11:29 | Rob Niedermayer 2 (shorthanded --Unassisted) Unassisted |
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19:47 | Patrick Wiercioch 1 (power play) Assist: Ryan Keller, Chris Neil |
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NHL Playoffs 2013: Here's Who Hollywood Is Rooting For
Warning: there are a lot of L.A. Kings fans in Tinseltown.
Some of Hollywood's finest have surely secured their VIP seats for teams like the New York Rangers (Spike Lee), the Vancouver Canucks (Cory Monteith, Cobie Smulders) and the Chicago Blackhawks (Vince Vaughn), teams that will vie for Lord Stanley's Cup this year.
The Los Angeles Kings, who had a fairly strong regular season, will no doubt get the loudest cheer from Tinseltown during the playoffs. In Celebuzz's round up of famous hockey fans, more than half of the stars featured are Kings fans. This ever-expanding group includes the likes of Jason Bateman, Will Ferrell, Alyssa Milano, Katy Perry and Matthew Perry.
Unfortunately for Carrie Underwood and her hockey player husband Mike Fisher, the Nashville Predators will be sitting this one out -- the Preds finished near dead last in the Western Conference.To see which teams the stars are cheering for this postseason, launch the gallery, above. Then tell us, who do you think will win the Stanley Cup this year?


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Author Q&A with Kate Stohr: Design Like You Give a Damn [2]
By Steve Kroeter September 20, 2012Kate Stohr |
Co-founder and Managing Director: Architecture for Humanity (San Francisco)
Kate Stohr, co-founder of Architecture for Humanity (AfH)—a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing design solutions to humanitarian crises and challenges worldwide, including needs for housing, education, health care, clean water, and renewable energy—discusses the new follow-up edition to AfH's enormously successful first book. Published in May 2012 by Abrams, Design Like You Give a Damn [2] profiles more than 100 projects for reimagining community and improving lives across the globe, from a skate park in war-torn Afghanistan to innovative materials such as smog-eating concrete.
Designers & Books: The first book from Architecture for Humanity, Design Like You Give a Damn, came out in 2006. How did you come up with the idea to do that book?
Design Like You Give a Damn [2]: Building Change from the Ground Up, edited by Architecture for Humanity, 2012 (Abrams) |
Kate Stohr: To be honest, it came from sheer curiosity and the desire to learn what others were doing in the field of community design. It was a new practice area at the time, and there was a lot of interest. However, no one was really sure who was doing what. So, we wrote the first book to learn. The second book was also all about learning. In this case it was learning what made great projects great and learning how to finance community design.
D&B: How was it received?
KS: The first book really took hold. We'd get pictures from all over the world of designers carrying a copy. Having a copy of Design Like You Give a Damn was like being a part of something real that was bigger than just design or a single project.
D&B: How did you figure out how to organize the book? The project overview format you utilize is universally lauded.
KS: The big challenge was the project details. Again, it was really about getting to the nuts and bolts of the work and making it accessible. We wouldn't include a project unless people told us how much it cost. We wanted to learn and we wanted to understand the full cost of a project or program, not just the construction cost. So, I think it helped all of us benchmark good design and understand how little it can cost and in some cases how much it needs to cost to really effect change.
Design Like You Give a Damn: Architectural Responses to Humanitarian Crises, 2006 (Metropolis Books) |
D&B: What are some of the outcomes from the first book that you are happiest about?
KS: I love seeing people reference it and I love seeing the projects replicated. I suspect we'll see a lot of much more useful and beautiful underpasses once people see the Marsupial Bridge and underpass project by La Dallman Architects that we've included in the second book.
D&B: Are there any projects discussed in the first book have had significant changes since it came out?
KS: Many of them, and actually we started to do a bit of a recap in the second book of some of the more significant changes. Most were positive. Some projects needed to adapt or change focus.
D&B: How does Design Like You Give a Damn [2] differ from the first book?
KS: We focused a lot on the technical underpinnings of projects in terms of how they were managed, financed, and how impact was measured. So it's a much more nuanced and technical book. The opening essays include a pretty comprehensive chart on financing community design. (Incidentally that was an essay, but alas, space and common sense prevailed!)
Marsupial Bridge & Media Garden, Milwaukee, designed by La Dallman Architects, 2005-06. Once an unused, unsafe space, the new Urban Plaza under the bridge hosts a Media Garden and is a vibrant neighborhood gathering space. From Design Like You Give a Damn [2]. Photo: La Dallman Architects |
Marsupial Bridge & Media Garden. Glowing acrylic "lumibenches" keep the urban space safely lit at night and provide seating for visitors. From Design Like You Give a Damn [2]. Photo: La Dallman Architects |
D&B: There are over 100 different projects discussed that are grouped in five different areas. Which project do you feel has had the most profound impact on its community?
KS: I think they are all equally profound, or they wouldn't be in the book. I will say that it was interesting to see how many projects came from New York City—five or six in total. That's unheard of and they were each stellar. It really shows what happens when a city takes on a design focused planning process. There have been amazing changes in New York in the past ten years. I also was able to see the changes that came about through the organization Violence Prevention Through Urban Upgrading's (VPUU) violence prevention mapping program (by AHT Group and SUN Development PTY) and it was transformative. GIS mapping as a design tool is underutilized today and has enormous potential.
D&B: Which project holds the most promise for scalability and helping people beyond the site where it was implemented?
Special NO 9 House designed by architecture firm KieranTimberlake, New Orleans, 2009. Supported by the Make It Right Foundation. From Design Like You Give a Damn [2]. Photo: Rafael Longoria |
KS: Again, that was one of the requirements for inclusion, so I do think that you can learn from all of them. People tend to reference ideas on some and technical details on others. So, that's what makes the book resonate, I think—that it responds to both types of readers.
D&B: What would you like the primary takeaway to be for readers of the second book?
Olifantsvlei Primary School, Kliptown, Johannesburg, South Africa, designed by Institute of Experimental Architecture./Studio 3.The school building is integrated with the play area. From Design Like You Give a Damn [2]. Photo: ./Studio 3 |
KS: You can do this. You can go out and raise the capital you need to reimagine your community. Go out and give a damn.
D&B: One of the reviews of the first book on Amazon called it "an encyclopedia of inspiration." Of the books that have recently come out that address design as a way to bring about change, which have you personally found to be moving and inspiring?
KS: I really liked Bjarke Ingels's recent book, Yes is More: An Archicomic on Architectural Evolution. I love the way he thinks about projects and design at-large.
D&B: Will there be a Design Like You Give a Damn [3]?
Kitchen of sustainable home made mostly of recycled materials, Nuevo Almaguer, Mexico, designed by Diez Casas para Diez Familias, 2010. From Design Like You Give a Damn [2]. Photo: Pedro Pacheco |
KS: Of course! We just need a few willing designers to go out there and make some beautiful things happen.
Images from Design Like You Give a Damn [2] courtesy of Abrams.
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Design Books to Win, December 18, 2014: Winners of Five Books by Pentagram Designers Announced
The winners of five books designed by Pentagram have been announced. The three winners are Joy Weeeng, Tyler Wilson, and Tim Zissou — congratulations!
Our new giveaways begin again in 2015. Happy Holidays!
New Book Release, December 31, 2014: What If...?: The Architecture and Design of David Rockwell
Widely admired for his sophistication, creativity and exuberance, David Rockwell is one of the leading architects, interiors architects, and set designers working today. For over 30 years, he has explored his desire to imagine new worlds, to tell stories and to engage with others. This interest is rooted in his sense of play and possibility—an endless curiosity that continually drives him to ask, "What if?"
Edited by Chee Pearlman; texts by David Rockwell, et al.
Published by Metropolis Books
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New Book Release, August 5, 2014: Cover
Designer Peter Mendelsund's completed book jackets along with ephemera from his previously unseen creative method, including jacket sketches, interior art and editorial illustrations, and scores of rejected drafts. These images are punctuated by Mendelsund's reflections on his work and his process, as well as by texts from writers with whom he has worked and designed.
By Peter Mendelsund
Published by powerHouse Books
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New Book Release, August 25, 2014: Hello, I am Erik
A visual biography of graphic designer Erik Spiekermann that explores Spiekermann's over 30-year career and body of work.
Johannes Erler, editor
Published by Gestalten
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New Book Release, September 16, 2014: Designing Here/Now
An ambitious global compendium of the most thoughtful and innovative design objects (over 500) invented or produced in the past five years, compiled by experts at the online industrial design magazine Core 77.
Edited by Allan Chochinov and Eric Ludlum
Published by Thames & Hudson
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Things were squishy wet at the MK about ankle deep and there were power outages to attractions though there was some power throughout the MK. Interesting EMH at the MK this evening. First the lights went out dark with gasps by startled guests then knee jerk @#*! words uttered, then lights went back on, but quiet, no sounds, boards, times etc. Around 10pm eastern the park was flooding. DHS reportedly had problems too. Port Orleans power went out for a short while but oddly the cash registers kept working, OMG, Yacht Club power is out along with Music, mansions at POR hallways are under water, about an inch....maybe more, given the hour maybe guests are sleeping though it? :dizzy:
Last week the same thing happened at Universal. Gremlins? At least the Magic Bands are waterproof right?


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Joseph is an Associational Missionary for the Pecos Valley Association, with offices located in
Previously, Joseph was Pastor of
Joseph was born January 21, 1954 in
Joseph is married to Sharon L. Tillery and they have two daughters. Angela and husband Bobby Laird live in Deer Park,TX with their daughter Bailey. Katie and husband Chad Cook along with their son Kalebh Joshua and daughter Kaileigh live in Lockney, TX.
Joseph and Sharon are frequent conference leaders for Sunday School, Family Ministry, Marriage, and Church Growth and Missions.
Shelby serves as Administrative Assistant for Pecos Valley Baptist Association. She is married to Gavin Vaughan, II, pastor of Hermosa Drive Baptist Church in Artesia. They have 6 children, 3 were born into their family and 3 were married into the family.
Shelby and Gavin, aka Nana and Granddaddy, have 3 grandchildren--Reagan Jo, Kaiden Luke, and Kennedy Blaine. Reagan Jo lives in Arizona with her parents, Chelsae and Matt Haines. She was born in 2008, fulfilling a long time desire to be a Nana for Shelby. Reagan now has a little sister, Kennedy, born on September 12, 2014, giving Nana more love to share. Kaiden Luke lives in Colorado with his parents, Jena and Scott Polly. He was born in 2012, filling Nana's heart with even more love and fun. Rounding out the family, are Cody and Lynsey Jones, living in Arizona, with Shelby's two grand puppies.
Shelby loves to cook, sew, play the piano, garden, craft, travel, and crochet. But her all time favorite thing to do is spend time with her grandbabies, family, friends, and her church family. She grew up, graduated, married, and began to raise her family in Hobbs, NM, but changed over to Artesia Bulldog country in 1994 when Gavin came to pastor Hermosa Drive Baptist Church.
Connie serves as the Financial Secretary for the Pecos Valley Baptist Assocation. Connie has a son, a daughter and three grandchildren.
Her son lives in Clovis with his wife Kara. They have two children, Shae who was born in 2009 and Layton, who was born in 2011. Her daughter lives in Artesia with her husband Brett. Their son, Carter, was born in 2013. She loves spending every moment that she can with her kids and grandkids. She answers to "Lollie" when it comes to the grandkids.
Connie plays the piano at West Main Baptist Church. She loves to work in her yard, cook, sew, craft and of course play with her grandkids.


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I only rarely use ketchup, but now I'm buying organic, non HFCS stuff and I want to increase my use of it so it doesn't go bad in the fridge. Seriously, I go thru one bottle about every 3 years! Also, I'm trying to make more chicken meals for BF. So I'm wondering if anyone has a good, easy, quick recipe for barbecue sauce using ketchup. I found some online but they are rather long on ingredients and make a ton. I just want something I can whip up quick for dinner without a lot of leftovers. Maybe later this summer when tomatoes come on I'll make my own long simmered stuff and can it, but for now, just something quick and dirty, but T&T.
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Quick and dirty? yep!! LOL!! Not much in the way oif measurements....but. Chop about a T. of onion in a sauce pan with a tiny tad bit of oil, turn on to soften the onion then add about 1/2 cup catsup, 2 T or so of cider vinegar and about 3 tablespoons of brown sugar....2 tsps worchestershire sauce.....and about 1/2 tsp chili powder.....the kind with the cumin in it.... A couple of drops of liquid smoke if you like the flavor...I don't! and some tobasco if you like it hot....I don't! Linda C |
I make it all the time, basically it's ketchup, Worcestershire, brown sugar and cider vinegar in ratios that please you and doctored up any way you like. Mine is close to Linda's. For about a cup of Ketchup, I use 4 or 5 good splashes of Worcestershire sauce, 2-3 TBSP brown sugar, about 1/4 cup cider vinegar, spoonful of Dijon. I don't add any aromatics but you could use garlic or onion or hot sauce if you like. I've even thrown in some leftover salad dressing. It's all good! |
This is a recipe I use to make Slow-cooker Barbecued Beef but it will work for a ketchup-based barbeque sauce. I make this recipe using tomato powder and water, instead of ketchup, and will add a little more sweetener and some vinegar to the mixture. It's one of those "to taste" recipes. I doubt I've ever measured the ingredients since making it the first time. I LOVE tomato powder for making my own ketchup and bbq sauce, as well as making tomato sauce, tomato paste, pizza sauce, tomato juice, etc. Skip the HFCS. And another plus, tomato powder has an indefinite shelf-life (I keep it in the dry environment of the refrigerator). 1 c. ketchup -Grainlady |
Here is a link that might be useful: The Spice House - tomato powder
- Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Tue, May 10, 11 at 9:59
Hmmm, worcestershire sauce seems to be the magic ingredient that separates barbecue sauce from the others. Only non-red-meat-eater me doesn't have that on hand either. I wonder if a mix of lite soy sauce and anchovy paste would work?? Tomato powder, now that takes me back . . . to my backpacking days. A great product, very fresh tasting. I should get some, because I am also a terribly slow tomato paste user-upper. Also not stored in metal cans so none of that bpwhatever leaching. |
Soy sauce will work just fine! Di |
I dis agree.....soy sauce will make it salty... I use worchestershire more in non meat stuff than in meat dishes.....you need to buy some....works in many salad dressings sauces, dips and bean dishes. Linda C |
I think soy sauce and anchovies will make a BBQ sauce but it will be very different than with Worcestershire. Like Linda I rarely use Worcestershire for meat. I use it almost exclusively in sauces and salad dressings, especially Ceasar Salad and dips...oh and of course Bloody Mary's! Nancy turned me on to a product in the States, Pickapeppa Sauce, it's very close to Worcestershire and would work in a BBQ sauce. |
- Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Tue, May 10, 11 at 11:22
So in order to use up my ketchup condiment faster, I need to buy yet another condiment to sit on the condiment compartment on the door of my fridge? Most of them have been there for 2+ years too! LOL! How about regular yellow mustard (an orphan from a long forgotten barbecue), hot corriander chutney or black bean sauce, those are moving at a snail's pace too! :) Just kvetching, return to the regularly scheduled posting. |
That hot coriander chutney might make a great BBQ sauce with the ketchup! As for the yellow mustard...only thought is have another BBQ ! LOL |
I've been using this for years! Equal amounts of: Coca-Cola (or similar cola) Mix and use! |
Glenda, you beat me to it. The girls love chicken cooked in a mixture of half catsup and half Coke. I've used root beer in a pinch too. We usually put sliced potatoes in the bottom of the pan, add some baby carrots then the chicken, pour the sauce over everything, cover and bake at 350 for an hour or hour and a half, until the chicken is done and the vegetables are tender. I also think that worchestershire sauce is much different than soy, but if you want an Asian flavored BBQ sauce, you could probably use soy and some other things. I always have worchestershire because I use it to make Chex Mix. I make a BBQ sauce with a cup each of catsup, brown sugar, Jack Daniels and cider vinegar. Add half a cup of chopped onion, and a couple of tablespoons each of Tabasco and worchestershire. Simmer for half an hour or so. Now, I don't care much for this because I don't like Jack Daniels, but other people love it and you could adjust the booze to your taste or use another kind. Of course, you still need worchestershire. I also have a really sweet BBQ sauce that takes a cup of catsup and a small can of crushed pineapple, a couple of cloves of crushed garlic, equal amounts of soy sauce and jack daniels, brown sugar to taste. Annie |
Pinky: I don't think I have ever steered you wrong. 1 cup of ketchup Dump everything in a bowl and mix with a fork. This makes a sweet and sour, finger licking sauce. Worcestershire and Soy Sauce are both good to add, if it is to your own taste. Add more or less of what you like. LOU |
You are right Lindac, I just looked at the recipe in my very old Betty Crocker cookbook...it calls for worcestershire sauce, not soy sauce. Guess you should go buy a bottle Lpink! Di |
Anyone want to know how to spend about an hour and a half making bbq sauce? with two pages of ingredients? LOL. (Its worth it tho and keeps a good long time) Anyway, into all the above quickie recipes you all need to add a pinch of thyme. Some salt and sugar mixed with lime juice. And some fresh cracked black pepper. (to me it is important to mix the salt and sugar into the lime juice, let that sit and then add it to the sauce) |
- Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Tue, May 10, 11 at 19:17
OK, so now in order to use up the ketchup from the condiment shelf, I need to buy worcestershire sauce, grape jelly, old bay seasoning, Jack Daniels . . . Maybe I should just buy some barbecue sauce, lol! I might be able to find a brand without HFCS. I cannot abide by that stuff. |
- Posted by publickman (My Page) on Tue, May 10, 11 at 19:40
If you do not have Worchestershire sauce, you can add some tamarind paste instead - that is the ingredient in WS that gives it a distinctive flavor. I always have tamarind paste/sauce on hand for making Thai or Indonesian dishes. But then I prefer Thai curry paste to BBQ sauce. Don't buy BBQ sauce - most of it is sickeningly sweet and the list of ingredients in them is very off-putting for me. But then ketchup is too sweet for me also. Lars |
I use Terry's barbecue sauce all the time. I make it with salt free ketchup and do not add any salt. The smoked paprika is a nice addition, but last time I made it, I substituted chili powder instead. You could always add a bit of liquid smoke if you wanted that particular flavor. It makes about 2-1/2 cups but keeps for a long while in the fridge. For my lower sodium cooking, it's great to have on hand. Makes a good condiment for any kind of grilled, broiled, or roasted meats. It's good for basting baked chicken and even a good dip for baked french fries. Quick Maple Barbecue Sauce 1/2 c cider vinegar |
- Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Tue, May 10, 11 at 20:48
Oddly enough, I do have tamarind powder, for Indian cooking! |
Why not just make teriyaki chicken instead of BBQ? Soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar. Done. Is there a reason you want to make it BBQ flavor specifically? Use the ketchup in baked beans or something else if it just "needs using" (like some of the condiments in MY fridge!!). Or freeze it in small pats on a cookie sheet so you can take out small amounts as needed and it won't go bad. Deanna (way outside the box tonight..........LOL) |
Pinky: Just drink some Jack Daniels and throw a bunch of stuff in a bowl. If you have enough of the JD, everything will taste great. |
I'm not a fan of ketchup either and a bottle in this house would last 10 years and would still be full. The only BBQ sauce that I like is TBQ sauce. Made by a restaurant in Windsor, Ontario. The Tunnel Barbecue. It is a more savory sauce rather than sweet. I usually have this sauce on hand, but in a pinch this copy cat recipe is a good substitute. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table TBQ Sauce Place all ingredients in a blender and mix. Store unrefrigerated. Please note: This is the directions that I was given. Being a coward, I stored mine Also: I found that the chili powder flavour was overpowering so would And I used less sugar than was called for, because I really do prefer |
There's no quicker sauce than the ketchup/cola. I usually use Dr. Pepper if I can. Some like root beer. Makes a pretty good gravy for pork chops too. The only problem is that it's pretty thin, so it's not really like a good thick BBQ sauce. Almost as easy: Cook's Country Baby Back Ribs BBQ sauce- no cook BBQ Pit boys BBQ sauce BBQ Talk.ca BBQ sauce BBQ Pit Boys Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe Moppin & Dipping Sauce BBQ Sauce Quick Maple Barbecue Sauce INSTRUCTIONS: Combine ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Yields approximately 2 1/2 cups sauce Classic Barbecue Sauce Recipe Directions Orange Barbecue Sauce Add all ingredients to a well oiled 10" Dutch oven. Stir to mix. Heat using 14-16 briquettes bottom until sauce boils. Reduce briquettes on bottom to 10 and let simmer for 30 minutes. Yield: About 3 1/2 cups BTW, the BBQ Pit Boys have a lot of easy BBQ sauce recipes at their site. They're similar but have little variations for different recipes. BBQ Sauce In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes. Yield: 3 1/2 cups |
- Posted by foodonastump (My Page) on Wed, May 11, 11 at 9:36
For bottled, Bulls Eye is the staple in my fridge. No HFCS. |
- Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Wed, May 11, 11 at 10:03
Are we ready for barbecue season here at CF or what! Oh yeah! |
Rain, Shine or Snow, I consider BBQ season 12 months of the year. Ann |
- Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Wed, May 11, 11 at 12:54
How about 10 degrees F? |
Ann, no need to cook the copycat version? If that's the case, then I can hardly wait to try it. I'd use salt-free ketchup and no added salt, but all the other flavors would more than make up for the missing salt. I'm going to make a batch tomorrow. |
Yes, it's time to drag out the bbq (if it would would ever stop raining). Gotta try the coke and ketchup thing...I made a cherry coke ham once that was actually pretty good. I often use ketchup as a base for bbq sauces, but have no recipes...ketchup, dry or prepared mustard, brown sugar or molasses, onion, garlic worcestershire, spices, maybe a little liquid smoke...all totally arbitrary and and it's usually good. This sauce is from Dorothy Dean's Homemaker Service, a 1963 newspaper food column. We marinate pork tenderloins in this sauce for bbq pork...grilled or baked, cooled, sliced and dipped in hot mustard and sesame seeds...mmm... 2 c ketchup |
Shambo, No need to cook. But make sure you refrigerate. LPink, 10°F is only -12°C. When I lived in the Sault 10°F would be considered down right balmy. I never let the weather interfere with what I want to cook. Ann |
Mom made the ketchup,worchester, brown sugar sauce all the time back in the sixties and seventies. Love it and still do. Same goes for the coke/dr. pepper combo. My favorite bottle sauce is Head Country now and I've tried many over the years. Bone suckin', Bulls Eye, and many otheres. Hey, it is a matter of taste after all. Ann, I haven't had that TBQ in several years now. I think it was you and or Lorijean that posted that recipe. I've never made the recipe but would love a link to were I could order some more again. (lost it) My group loved it....very different but good all the same. Ina Garten has a good one too that I've made and used. I can post the recipe if anyone wants it. It is a combo of everthing if you know what I mean or watch Ina. : ) Not to forget Sue's Roadhouse ribs recipe and her oven method for ribs...another winner in my books. Then there is the Dinsaur BBQ Sauce bottles and recipes from a swap years ago. I LOVE BBQ!! All of them from KC to Memphis/Texas and yes, Oklahoma! Like Ann, my grill and smokers get used year round reguardless of the temps or snow. They were my go too way of cooking going through two ice storms and our first ever blizzard here in OK. No gas stove/range in the current house or the former cabin on the lake. David |
Here you go David. |
When I called a few years ago they told me they would no longer be selling the sauce from the TBQ. They were going commercial with it and would be marketing it in grocery stores under a different name. They sent me a flyer with the details and the name. I looked for it for the longest time and then gave up. David I would be very interested if you have success ordering it. |
Hey look what I found. I must have been one of those customers that got scammed. Now I recall I got the flyer first and then called the number on the flyer. I didn't call the restaurant. Maybe they are still selling it at the TBQ after all. |
Here is a link that might be useful: TBQ Sauce Lawsuit
Ya'll need to try white bbq sauce sometime. It's vinegar and mayo based. I make it all the time cause us people from Alabama really enjoy it! |
- Posted by foodonastump (My Page) on Thu, May 12, 11 at 16:28
Glenda - Just this morning I was just checking out a recipe and thought it intesting that they called this bbq sauce. Lemon instead of vinegar, but same idea: White Rosemary Barbecue Sauce: Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grilled-Chicken-Breast-with-White-Rosemary-Barbecue-Sauce-243068#ixzz1MAiatZBx |
Here's the white bbq sauce recipe I use. I always 1/2 the recipe cause it make a lot. And I like the sauce served on the side. White BBQ sauce This traditional Alabama Barbecue Sauce uses Mayonnaise as its base rather than tomato sauce, vinegar, or any of the other traditional barbecue sauce bases. Like many barbecue sauces you want to apply this only at the very end of your grilling or smoking. It will breakdown and separate if it is heated too long. Use this sauce on chicken and turkey. It is also good on pork. Alabama White Barbecue Sauce has a tangy flavor that is a great addition to grilled foods. Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: Makes about 3 1/2 cups Ingredients: Preparation: Mix ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before using. Brush lightly over chicken, turkey or pork during the last few minutes of grilling. This barbecue sauce is also great as a dipping sauce so set some aside before you start grilling to serve on the table |
Seeing if I can eliminate those bothersome signs Ingredients for white bbq sauce 2 cups mayonnaise |
Thanks for the link Ann! The link to the "store" on their web site is messed up. It loads up, when you try to register or click on a product (which only shows text no pic) it takes me to some kind of google/dell web search page. Mmmmm, guess I'll try and call in the next day or two. Never made an out of country call so I'll have to figure that one out too...LOL Sharon, sorry to read that article. That poor guy looks totally stressed out in that pic compared to his on the website. So sad to read about the family turning on each other. I'll be sure and report back after I get in touch with them. Glenda, thanks for the recipe!! I think I tried that years ago when you shared it but I can't remember??? Guess it's time to just do it!! : ) Maybe next weekend as I have family coming in from out of town. David |
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The Ultimate Fighter episode 11 results
Final four set as Uriah Hall and Josh Samman move on in the competition, joining Kelvin Gastelum and Dylan Andrews Series concludes next Tuesday on FX at 9 p.m. ET/PT Las Vegas, Nevada – The Ultimate Fighter® semi-finals are set. The reality series ... Read More »
FUEL TV UFC Tonight Show Quotes – 4/2/13
On this week's UFC TONIGHT, we've got the latest updates on the UFC ON FUEL TV 9 changes. Plus, Rashad Evans is a guest in the studio and talks about his upcoming fight, the curse of the Blackzilians, and possible retirement. All that, plus a lot more on this week's UFC TONIGHT. Read More »
Super Fight League Presents SFL 15 Friday Fight Nights: Arunas Andriuskevicus vs Vasily Klepikov
The Super Fight League airs live MMA events to over 100 million homes in India and streams live and free worldwide on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SFL. Event Time: April 12, 2013 at 9:00 PM in Mumbai, 8:30 AM in Los Angeles, ... Read More »
GLORY 8 Tokyo fight card finalized
GLORY, the world's new premier kickboxing league, today announced the addition of three Superfights, including a heavyweight showdown between legendary champion Peter Aerts (102-30-1, 77 KOs) of The Netherlands and fast-rising star Jamal Ben Saddik (24-2, 20 KOs) of Belgium, to the much-anticipated GLORY 8 Tokyo event that will be headlined by a one-night, eight-man 'Slam' tournament in the GLORY featherweight (65 kilograms/143 pounds) division, at Ariake Coliseum on Friday, May 3. Read More »
CWFC Fight Night 8: Bielkheden vs. Mason
TWO experienced welterweights will collide when Cage Warriors returns to the Middle East on Saturday, May 11, 2013. David Bielkheden will take on Jack Mason on the main card at CWFC Fight Night 8, which is set to take place ... Read More »
Bellator MMA Results From Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL (March 28, 2013) – The final results are in for Bellator MMA live from the USF Sundome in Tampa, Florida. The night showcased the Lightweight Tournament Final with David Rickels finishing Saad Awad via TKO in the second ... Read More »
SAFE MMA promotions review first registered shows
(London.28th March.13) Following successful first Safe MMA events, representatives from Cage Warriors, BAMMA and UCMMA met on Thursday 21st March to feed back on their experiences of their first Safe MMA shows and to initiate improvements. Read More »
NBC Sports Network to re-air Saturday's WSOF event 12 times in 30-day span beginning this Saturday
LAS VEGAS, NEV. (March 28, 2012) – Saturday's star-studded World Series of Fighting Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event that aired live on NBC Sports Network will re-air on the network 12 times in just a 30-day span, beginning on Saturday, March 30 at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST. Read More »
UFC on FUEL TV 9: Gustafsson vs. Mousasi live from Stockholm April 6
UFC® ON FUEL TV 9: GUSTAFSSON VS. MOUSASI LIVE FROM STOCKHOLM APRIL 6 Main card features six fights including exciting heavyweight and bantamweight bouts LOS ANGELES, CA – Following last month's record breaking viewership of UFC® ON FUEL TV 8, the network telecasts another ... Read More »
The Ultimate Fighter episode 10 results
Kelvin Gastelum and Dylan Andrews reach the final four Series continues next Tuesday on FX at 9 p.m. ET/PT Las Vegas, Nevada – The Ultimate Fighter® returned to FX on Tuesday night with the 10th episode of the season – The Quarterfinals Begin. Four ... Read More »
New England Fights! and Bucksport's Ray Wood Sign Multi-Fight Contract, Announce First Fight of Deal Scheduled for May 18 in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, Maine (March 25, 2013) — New England Fights! (NEF) is proud to announce the signing of Ray Wood (2-0) to its first multi-fight promotional contract. While the specifics of the contract remain undisclosed, sources close to the organization have ... Read More »
Lantrip out to prove that he is still a force to be reckoned with
One of the top heavyweight prospects in the mid-south makes his way back to the cage on April 6 when Houston Lantrip (4-0, Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu) takes on Pete Pirtle. A couple of years ago, Lantrip was regarded as ... Read More »
Fighters Source and USA MMA K1 Federation Crown the Kings of New York
1,700 Fans Attend New York State's First Large-Scale Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Tournament at Hammerstein Ballroom on March 23rd NEW YORK, March 26, 2013 – Fighters Source™ in partnership with USA MMA KI Federation crowned the "Kings of New York" in ... Read More »
Live MMA Returns to Santa Barbara Earl Warren Showgrounds April 6th 2012
California Fight Syndicate Presents "Project Mayhem" SATURDAY, April 6th, 2013 at 7:00PM Santa Barbara, California. (PRESS RELEASE) – California Fight Syndicate (CFS) is continuing its full-scale takeover of Santa Barbara, CA with "Project Mayhem" on Saturday April 6, 2013. . ... Read More »
FUEL TV tune-in alert: Before They Were Champs special on UFC Tonight
Hendricks On The Brink, Gustafsson's Crib, Plus Velasquez's Photo Shoot on UFC ULTIMATE INSIDER UFC TONIGHT Airs Tuesdays at 10:00 PM ET; UFC ULTIMATE INSIDER Begins at 10:30 PM ET LOS ANGELES, CA – On this week's special edition of ... Read More »
Mountain Dew Powers Super Fight League
Becomes the Official Beverage Partner for the first India-based Mixed Martial Arts property New Delhi, March 25, 2013: Where there is action, there is Mountain Dew. Known for its bold, daring, fearless persona, Mountain Dew has joined hands with Super ... Read More »
Two UFC Veterans and Two Maine State Title Fights to Headline Next New England Fights! Event on May 18 in Lewiston
Lewiston, Maine (March 22, 2013) — Just minutes after the conclusion of its co-promotion with Bellator in Lewiston, New England Fights! (NEF) executives officially announced its next event scheduled for May 18, 2013 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. In the ... Read More »


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All the Rock Islands I have had came with ACT mags - and I never used them. While it's new, it doesn't hurt to put in a tad heavier recoil spring as well. I usually run my new guns with a 17.5 variable Wolff...
That's pretty good. I really like the looks of that pistol as well.
I like me some Rocks.
Very Nice.. I been told the company of that gun is a low grade, can u pass me any information.... -Thanks.
this just my thought my very first 1911 was a used rock i got for 349.00, from cabellas. IT now has over 5k through the pipe, the only thing i did to it was change out the recoil spring with a wolf, The second one is a 4in that i got from a lady at the gun range(she wanted a glock) it has almost 4.2k in it this one had to change the firing pin spring. the new one was right out the box and outshot me, the new one cost the most at 540/00 otd. as far as C.S and warranty as far as i know(never had to use it) is very very good. A lot people say that you get what you pay for, I SAY SIR YOU ARE CORRECT except for breaking the new one in the 5-4in are i my edc rotation and i trust my life to them. of course they are no baers,kimber,colt e.t.c but untill i get me a colt these will do nicely. In mine the eat anything,all mags drop free and everything functions well, Both older ones are starting to show holster wear but that is ok with me. Being a po blk child my rocks run like a brand new JAG. imho rocks are a great pistol so dont count us rock lovers out , Also for some serious info more than i know go to the www.1911forum-or 1911.org and read the posts on the rocks(THEN impress your friends and BE THE FIRST ON YOUR BLOCK TO OWN A ROCK ISLAND 1911)


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Let's Get Weird - It's TransAm Time
Wax the board, adjust the bass and the treble, and break out your newest trick for the return of TransWorld SNOWboarding's TransAm series at Lower Pick 'n Shovel Saturday morning. As in years past, the day is all about progression, pushing your skills, and having a good time - and we're rolling out a brand new one-of-a-kind course for you.
We'll declare winners and hand out some awards, but this is really all about the camaraderie that builds out of everyone just riding and jibbing together and having a good time.
There will be some sweet prizes, bumpin' music and weird stuff for you to hit. So come have some fun! Registration is $15 is now available online HERE.
8:00 am - 10:00 am: Rider check-in and on-site registration (space permitting) - Legacy Lodge 3rd floor
10:45: Rider Meeting at Lower Pick 'n Shovel
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Event
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch Break
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Finals
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Awards and food - Legacy Lodge 3rd floor
Our Parks & Pipes are #1
We're stoked to announce that we were voted #1 Park and #1 Pipe by readers of TransWorld SNOWboarding this year!
Bode Merrill Full Part From "Heavy Mental"
Watch Bode Merrill drop jaws in his insane part from Absinthe Films' "Heavy Mental".
Aaron Biittner's Full Part From Nothing To Prove The New Movie From Celtek
IRPC All Star, Aaron Biittner, holds it down in the streets and the backcountry for his full part from 'Nothing To Prove' the new movie from Celtek.
Emergence; Sage Kotsenburg
From family outings at the local slopes to Olympic gold in Sochi, Sage Kotsenburg has come a long way. Still, he never forgets why he got into it, the sheer fun of it all.
"I Coast Park City" - Sage Kotsenburg, Tom Wallisch, and Ken Block Race!
We pitted three world-class athletes together on one of the world's best alpine coasters to crown our 2014 King of the Coaster. Watch Park City All Stars Tom Wallisch and Sage Kotsenburg, with special guest pro rally racer Ken Block, go head-to-head in an intense race to the finish for the ultimate bragging rights - with some surprises along the way. Shot 100% on GoPro!
GoPro: Sage Kotsenburg & Joss Christensen - Road To The ESPYS
In the days leading up to their walk down the ESPYS Red Carpet, olympic gold medalists Sage Kotsenburg and Joss Christensen jetted around the country with the Woodward Team. The private jet stopped at Woodward Copper so the pros could shred the summer snow terrain park, then off to Woodward Tahoe to skateboard, bounce on tramps and high-five some campers along the way. The adventure ended in Los Angeles at the ESPYS where both athletes were nominated for Best Male U.S. Olympic Athlete. At the end of the night, Sage took home the honors adding an ESPY to his trophy collection. Go to WoodwardTV.com for more!
Sage Kotsenburg & Joss Christensen go to Camp Woodward
Camp Woodward will welcome the first-ever Olympic gold medalists in men's slopestyle to the Woodward Copper camp in Colorado on July 14th and Woodward Tahoe on July 15th. The two Olympic slopestyle gold medal winners will lend their expertise this summer to campers this summer at Camp Woodward. Campers will get the opportunity to hang out, train and grab photos with both Joss and Sage. There is still time to sign up for the summer camps. If you can't make these dates and there are always pros dropping in.
GoPro: Urban Snowboarding with Dan Brisse
Park City All Star Dan Brisse shows us how to setup and hit an epic roof gap off a custom made jump. Shot 100% on the HD HERO3+® camera from GoPro.com. Music Courtesy of ExtremeMusic extrememusic.com
Behind the Scenes: Sage Kotsenburg's Holy Crail
After 4/20 we closed down the resort but immediately afterward the park crew pushed all of the Crown jumps into one huge jump for Sage and friends to session for his Holy Crail series. Heavy hitters like Bode Merrill, Zak Hale, Aaron Biittner, Nik Baden, Nick Julius, Michael Wick, and Griffin Siebert came to throw down. Vita Brevis Films and Pat Fenelon also brought some cameras up to get some of the sickest footage to date. From R3Ds to drones to local legends to Olympic gold medal athletes, we did it all. Here is a preview VBF put together from the craziness that went down after we were closed. Keep an eye out for Sage's Full Part dropping on TWSNOW.com this Fall.
Giro: Spring Break Edit
Giro Snow 2014 / COORDINATES UTAH : Spring Break edit featuring : Nils Mindnich Blaze Kotsenburg Alex Rodway Location : Park City, UT Film/Edit : Big Jerm
2014 Lib Tech Holy Bowly at Park City
Snowboarder Magazine puts a wrap on the whole Holy Bowly! http://www.snowboardermag.com/videos/2014-lib-tech-holy-bowly-at-park-city-video/
Day 5 of Holy Bowly
We had an incredible time with Lib Tech and all those that participated in The Holy Bowly this year. It was amazing to be part of and everyone involved absolutely loved it. It was a celebration of snowboard culture and lifestyle that we were happy to be a part of and we will never forget.


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Elite 11 Orlando awards
Craig HaubertAfter seeing a strong group of quarterbacks at the Los Angeles NFTC, the focus shifted east and solely on the quarterbacks this weekend at the Orlando Elite 11. The group overall was not as strong as what we saw a week earlier in California, but the ...
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NFTC Los Angeles: Jaylinn Hawkins
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2013 offseason camps -- college football recruiting
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WR Miller grabs some Pac-12 interest
Erik McKinneyFootball might run in the family for Jaloni Miller (Los Angeles/Frederick Douglass Academy), but while that would explain his talents on the field, it doesn't exactly account for his size. The son of former USC wide receiver Chris Miller, who chec...
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Dorton shows well at LA NFTC
Erik McKinneyYou can hardly walk the halls at Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco without bumping into a football player who holds a handful of scholarship offers. During Sunday's Los Angeles NFTC, Malik Dorton showed why he is one of them. The 6-foot-2, 230-po...
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2015 D-back earns early attention
Erik McKinneyThe 2013 class of defensive backs in Southern California was the best it has been in years, and the 2014 class appears to be following up with another crop of terrific talent. While the 2015 class hasn't quite come into focus, there's a good bet that...
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Confident CB Denzel Fisher nabs first offer
Brandon P. OliverIn what was described by the coaches as the best group of defensive backs at a Nike Football Training Camp over the past few years, a virtual unknown stole the show. Cornerback Denzel Fisher (Compton, Calif./Centennial) came in with a chip on his sho...
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Calif. DE making a name for himself
Brandon P. OliverAfter showing up as a complete unknown at the 2012 Nike SPARQ Combine in Long Beach, Calif., and turning heads with an impressive performance, DE Kennedy Emesibe (Hesperia, Calif./Oak Hills) was looking to build off of his success at the NFSC last ye...
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Watch List DT Taua a disruptive force
Blair AnguloLOS ANGELES -- Before stepping onto the field for the Nike Football Training Camp on Sunday, highly touted defensive tackle Ainuu Taua (Lompoc, Calif./Lompoc) calmly sat on the track surface that surrounds the turf at Redondo Union High School. He wa...
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RB Freeman makes a statement at NFTC
Erik McKinneyRunning back Royce Freeman (Imperial, Calif./Imperial) didn't need pads or a running game to show his skills at the Nike Football Training Camp in Los Angeles. The 6-foot, 216-pound tailback turned heads simply by stepping on the field, as one of...
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Finding the Future: Los Angeles NFTC
Blair Angulo and Brandon P. OliverEditor's note: Finding the Future is a RecruitingNation feature that will appear throughout camps and combine season, ranking prospects strictly on their on-field performance at the particular event. It does not reflect where they will land when the ...
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Two schools stand out for WR Sykes
Erik McKinneyIt's no longer a surprise when an Arizona athlete comes to an event in California and stands out, as the top-tier talent from the Grand Canyon State continues to prove it can play with any group in the country. At the Los Angeles Nike Football Tr...
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Lessons Learned: Los Angeles NFTC
Erik McKinney and Blair AnguloLOS ANGELES -- As the first stop on the 2013 Nike Football Training Camp tour, Los Angeles provided a good look at hundreds of standouts in the West region. There were individual standouts at every position as well as several players who put themselv...
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USC Trojans recruiting targets all over Los Angeles NFTC
Garry PaskwietzSunday's NFTC at Redondo Union High School attracted some of the best football players in the west, many of whom are high on USC's prospect lists.
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Big men steal show at Los Angeles NFTC
Garry PaskwietzHere are three initial observations of the USC prospects at this weekend's Los Angeles Nike Football Training Camp: 1. Loving the line: This was expected to be a strong group of offensive linemen and they didn't disappoint. The top guy on the day...
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Top 10 performers for the Los Angeles Nike Football Training Camp...
Erik McKinneyIn a new series that follows the camp and combine season, Erik McKinney ranks the top 10 prospects at the 2013 Los Angeles Nike Football Training Camp based on the performance and the buzz heard from those who attended.
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Video: Four OU offers get Opening invites
SoonerNation staffUpland's (Upland, Calif.) Joe Mathis, Marcos de Niza's (Tempe, Ariz.) Priest Willis, and Rancho Cucamonga's (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) Tahaan Goodman and Chris Hawkins receive invitations to "The Opening" following the Los Angeles NFTC....
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Plant Systematics, Developmental Genetics and Trait Evolution
Our research is centered on the processes and patterns involved in the evolution and diversification of plants, especially the monocots. We use a phylogenetic framework to test hypotheses of morphological evolution and to analyze temporal and spatial patterns of plant speciation and diversification. The use of systematics in comparative biology is emphasized. Areas of focus are on the evolution of development, comparative genomics and the genetics of interspecies interactions.
Floral development & evolution
Due to the natural diversity of floral forms, the Zingiberales provide an ideal model system to test the role of candidate floral development genes in the formation of diverse morphologies found in these plants. We are looking at the role of identified genes important in floral development of Arabidopsis in the development of novel floral structures (such as the labellum) within Zingiberales. Techniques include in situ hybridization to analyze gene expression patterns during defined stages of early and late stage floral development, and Virus Induced Gene Silencing (VIGS) to create effective gene knock-downs.
We are currently analyzing rates of speciation with information on pollinator specificity to test hypotheses concerning the influence of pollinator-specific associations on diversification across major lineages at multiple ecological and temporal scales. The results of this research will help to determine the effect of pollination-specific floral structure and pollinator specificity on species diversification rates in both temperate and tropical environments. Such information is crucial to understanding the role of pollination and the effect of pollinator specificity on biological diversification and species radiations in all plants. We are then using a transcriptomics approach to identify genes and gene pathways involved in the development and evolution of pollination syndromes.
Molecular mechanisms underlying Trait Evolution
Plants have evolved certain traits that enable them to survive and diversify over time. The history of genetic and genomic changes that have led to or even enabled trait evolution is one of the major focuses of the lab. Currently, graduate students are investigating the genetic mechanisms underlying two very interesting traits that have evolved multiple times in land plants: thermogenesis and carnivory.