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Nostalgia, Indianness and the love for his native soil have a large impact in Farahad Zama's first and second novel, writes Sumit Bhattacharjee
Book lovers and seasoned reviewers world over have compared him with Kalamkari artists who uses the traditional Persian 'kalam' (pen) to create miniature paintings or to makers of fantasies, but a 'bourgeoisie' would match him up to film makers like Hrishikesh Mukherjee or Shakti Samanta who could portray the reality of life of a common man with subtle undertone of contemporary issues.
Meet Farahad Zama, the author of the successful novel 'The Marriage Bureau for Rich People'. Sipping hot tea by the bay side; the Visakhapatnam-born-and-bred author, who now lives in London, spoke to The Hindu Metro Plus team on his first book, the book to be released and the future project.
Pointing towards the famous Ramakrishna Beach from the balcony of a star hotel, he says, "This is the place where we used to play cricket after school."
Nostalgia, Indianness and the love for his native soil (Visakhapatnam) have a large impact in his first and second novel. "I wanted it to be a book for light reading. And that is why the theme revolves round a simple middle class family. My roots are here and I drew inspiration from my father, who at times can be seen in the role of the protagonist of the novel," says Farahad.
'The Marriage Bureau for Rich People' is the story of one Mr. Ali, a retired government clerk from the coastal city of Vizag, or Visakhapatnam, of Andhra Pradesh who has been forced to reinvent himself by setting up a marriage bureau in the verandah of his modest home. The author has distinctively used the descriptive and narrative style to make the reading light and has added a few characters to subtly touch certain contemporary issues concerning modernity, religion, caste and civil rights. He also admits that his arranged marriage to a Vizag girl and the subsequent curious interpretation of his marriage by his English friends in London, germinated the seed for his first book.
About the author
Farahad Zama was born in Vizag in 1966. And after obtaining a master's degree in electrical engineering from IIT- Kharagpur, he moved to Mumbai to work for an investment bank. His career took him to New York, Zurich and Luxembourg and finally brought him to London, where he currently serves as one of the directors of Merrill Lynch. He now lives in South London with his Vizag girl and his two boys.
Farahad writes on his commute and at weekends. His first book 'The Marriage Bureau for Rich People' tasted success, as it was selected by Richard & Judy and Daily Mail as book of the month, short listed for Best New Writer of the Year at the British Book Awards, Best Published Fiction at the Muslim Writers Awards and Melissa Nathan Awards for Comedy and Romance. The book is being translated into eight major European languages and has so far sold over one lakh copies world over. Hachette Publications published it.
Talking of his second book he says, "The Many Conditions of Love; is a sequel to the first one. It was released in UK by Hachette in July this year and it is likely to be released in India in November. In this book one of the characters from the first, Rehaman, son of Mr. Ali, who is a civil rights activist, takes the centre stage and the others follow.
In both the books I have deliberately kept politics away, but the issue of contract farming forms the backdrop in the second book." Farahad is currently working on his third book, Not All Marriages Are Made In Heaven, and it is likely to be released by 2010 end.


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Darrin Dewitt Henson Talks New Movies, Why He's Still Dancing And Beef With Columbus Short
Darrin Dewitt Henson has been in this game for a minute. Though I first noticed him as "Lim" in the Soul Food series, his first love has always been dancing. And it was through this form of expression that he branched into the acting world. Recently, we had the chance to chat with Darrin and get caught up on all of his new projects (He's a busy man.), talk about his favorite artists to choreograph and of course get to the bottom of the beef between him and Columbus Short.
Tell us about your new movie After
In my words After is a very heartfelt, dynamic film about an American family who goes through hardships of life as well as hardships of loss. Really, the movie is about surviving through life and being able to strive forward although we come up against some challenges that may be either physical, mental or spiritual challenges.
What attracted you to the film?
I actually had a friend who died in 9-11. And when I read the script, I felt like it was such a creative way to tell a story. That's why it was near and dear to me. I thought that this movie was a way to kind of deal with the loss and in a very, very powerful way, to speak to people of color and show that we're all human and we're all going to deal with death and hardships in life. This was a way where I could convey it and it spoke for me and allowed to heal at the same time.
What other projects do you have the works.
I have a film coming out called Chocolate City which is like the Black Magic Mike. I also have another film coming out called Bad Apple. I'm also in Carl Weber's Choir DIrector and I play the choir director. Another film which is a Christmas film, so I have about four or five films coming out next year.
What will distinguish Chocolate City from Magic Mike?
First of all, kudos to Magic Mike. Kudos to Channing Tatum for developing that script that would spawn a movie like Chocolate City. It was interesting when the director called and said that he was interested. I was on the fence. I didn't really know because I've never done anything like that before. But I can tell you that it was such a freeing, kind of energetic, synergistic rush being on that stage doing that and being half naked. It was liberating! It was a fun film to do. We had a great time, I choreographed it as well so that was pretty awesome. My character Magnus– he's like a conscious stripper. It's so interesting.
So which was your first love, acting or dancing?
Definitely dancing, absolutely 100 percent. And that's why I still do it. I love dancing. I love choreography. I love movement and I love the expression of the body. That's what it is, it's expressing yourself through your body. And I love that, I love being able to do that.
How does dancing help to convey emotions in acting?
Because dancing is emotional. So what I did was, as a dancer, when I turned to acting, I just used the transference of energy. I took that same energy and applied it to my characters. So I'm able to convey these characters emotionally because dance and the feeling of using your body, affords you the opportunity to do that and I knew that a long time ago. Which is why when I made the transition, I was excited about it. And still am excited about it because I'm literally not even half way through my acting career. I would say I've done about a quarter of the work I'm going to do as an actor. I'm still new so it's exciting.
Who were your favorite artists to choreograph?
Michael Jackson, Prince, N'Sync, Jordan Knight. I had a good time working with Britney Spears, definitely J-Lo. Those were the most fun because they were the most challenging. They had the ability and the stronger someone is, the deeper you have to dig. I thought that it was fun that they challenged me.
Read about the testy Twitter exchange with Columbus Short on the next page.
"Take Off The Makeup" Columbus Short And Darrin Henson Rehash Ancient Beef On Twitter
Lord knows Columbus Short has enough going on in his life to keep him preoccupied for at least a year and a half. But some people search for drama. They can never get enough. And then there's the universal truth that people yearn to kick others when they're down.
Darrin Dewitt Henson took to Twitter to bring up some ancient beef from their Stomp The Yard days. And though Short has more than enough on his plate with domestic violence charges and general misbehavior, he still took time to go back and forth with Henson.
Personally, I don't know why Darrin's dance grooves even came for Columbus. But I'm sure, after the dragging he received from Columbus and his fans, he most likely regrets it.
It all started when Henson essentially called Short "the bad guy," referring to all of his legal and personal troubles.
Why you bringing up old stuff Darrin?
Either way, Columbus made sure that he learned…
'You Definitely Need A Refill As Thirsty As You Are:' The Friendship Between Elle Varner And K. Michelle Appears To Be A Wrap
While I'll admit that I'm not necessarily a subscriber to the "no new friends" mantra, I can definitely understand the logic behind it. Last September , we were telling you all about the blossoming friendship between R&B gals K. Michelle and Elle Varner. The two are label mates and appeared to have bonded over their love of music and professional basketball players. However, less than one year later, it appears that their friendship has fallen apart. K recently took to Instagram with a not-so-subtle jab at the "Refill" singer.
"People be smiling in the pictures not knowing they getting dissed in the caption. HA! You definitely need a REFILL as thirsty as you are. Jokes on you and you didn't even know it!" K wrote over the weekend in an Instagram photo message that was later removed.
"I hope you get attention from that cuz you sure don't get it from your music," she captioned the image.
The former "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star was actually referencing a photo of Meek Mills and Elle, which the Philadelphia rapper shared to his Instagram page and captioned it, "#nocurvezone."
Elle later reposted the photo. Judging by the caption alone, it would seem like Meek was trying to clown Elle, but as it turns out, he was just referencing one of their previous encounters. As you may recall, a while back Elle tweeted about "curving" Meek by accident.
"I get SO AWKWARD when guys hit on me STILL lmao. I'm so awkward I accidentally curved Meek Mill once lol."
"She said she curved me I don't remember…Lol," Meek responded.
It's not 100% clear what ended the friendship between Elle and K, but according to Necole Bitchie, the falling-out was fueled by the release of Elle's song "Cold Case," which K claimed to help write.
"Watch who you becomes friends with. They will dress up like you. Start yodeling in hooks and everything. Count down till blast off," K wrote in an Instagram post around the time of the song's release.
In the words of Royce Reed, "be careful who you call your friends."
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Bobbi Kristina Goes After Angela Bassett For Biopic Casting Decision: 'At Least The World Doesn't Mistake Me For The Wrong Sex'
We seriously doubt that Angela Bassett intended to be shady when she expressed why Bobbi Kristina was not considered by casting directors to star in the biopic about her late mother's life. But unsurprisingly, the 20-year-old aspiring singer and actress certainly took it that way. In case you missed it, Angela, who's directing the anticipated bio film, recently shared why producers didn't really think to have Krissy audition for the film and her primary reason was that she is not a professional actress.
"I did not think about that. I did not think about casting her," Angela told Entertainment Weekly. "And probably for a number of reasons, you know. One being that she's not an actress. I know she's acted here and there. I know she's been on their family's reality show, but she's not an actress and acting is a craft. It's an attempt to illuminate the complexities of human behavior and life. And this is a very fast-paced schedule; we have just 21 days to tell this story. It's more than just saying lines and turning the light on. You have to drive the story—there's a technical aspect."
As you may recall, when news of the Lifetime biopic first broke, Krissy expressed that she should've been cast to play her mother. Angela's response seemed pretty reasonable and quite understandable. However, to a person aspiring to be an actress, we can also see how her response could have been perceived as a tad bit slighting. Krissy took to Twitter shortly after Angela's interview went viral and shared a few choice words regarding the comments.
"Ha! Ms. Ang "basket case" has such a damn nerve," the former reality star tweeted. "My Lord, at the least the world doesn't mistake me for the wrong sex. She has #XTRAequipment."
"When I win my first Grammy or Oscar, *Shrugs* hmm whichever comes 1st, I'll be sure 2 shout UR name out b**ch ! hah Ur Test Results= MALE. Lmao"
Tough girl act aside, it appears that Krissy's feelings may have been a little hurt by Angela comments. We don't anticipate that Angela will be responding to her attack anytime soon—or ever for that matter.
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French Montana Responds To Tichina Arnold By Reposting 'Offensive' Photo: 'Don't Use Me To Plug Your Charity'
Yesterday, we told you all about a random Instagram exchange that occurred between Tichina Arnold and French Montana after she took offense to a photo that French reposted. In case you missed it, the photo showed Tichina on an airplane with a caption that reads:
"I wish Martin could see this right now. He would tear her a** up."
In a lengthy rebuttal, Tichina slammed French for making fun of her and questioned his relevance to the entertainment world. An excerpt from her post reads:
"Man oh man. Mr. Montana, I've perused (read through with thoroughness and care) your #instagram profile description, pictures & posts… but despite my determined effort, I STILL don't have a CLUE to one very simple question… 'Who ARE you?' I mean other than reading that you've dated a Kardashian, and you seem to enjoy taking extraneous pictures with LEGITIMATE celebrities, I'm baffled (perplexed, confused) as to WHO you are & WHAT you actually DO?"
She concluded what the Internet has pegged as an "epic read" by inviting the rapper to donate to her lupus foundation (you can check out her full response here). Yesterday, French responded to Tichina by uploading the photo once again and judging by his response, he won't be sending Tichina a check any time soon.
"I didn't make this picture I just reposted it like a million other people, don't use me to plug your charity. I use to be a fan Pam. I was shocked to see this pic I am not disrespecting you stay blessed."
I imagined that this little Internet feud would end with French cutting a check for Tichina's charity and it would all be water under the bridge by next week. Obviously, I was wrong.
Do you think French should have just apologized and kept it moving? Was Tichina wrong for singling him out?
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Tamala Jones Explains Why She Called Out Porsha Williams; Porsha Fires Back
Last week we told you that actress Tamala Jones called out RHoA star Porsha Williams over rumors that Porsha is engaged in a hot and heavy romance with Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, son of Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea. Though Porsha quickly came forward to clear up the rumors, she must not have come forward quickly enough. In no time, Tamala released a statement calling her out.
"Miss Porsha Williams … Now you know you should shame the devil & tell the truth! U grew up in the church & lying was never [ok] … You may have a man, but the one you're claiming belongs to me! Check your pr or your head but don't step on my toes," Tamala tweeted.
After receiving a hail storm of criticism for not only dating a dictator's son, but stooping to fighting with a woman on social media over a man, Tamala addressed why she found it necessary to call the newly divorced reality star out.
"I came at Porsha to prove she lying," Tamala told an Instagram follower who came to her defense. "They don't need anymore heat on how the country's money is spent, especially when someone is lying about it I wrote to you because you stood up for me & thank you for that. God bless you."
The "Castle" actress also defended her relationship with Mangue and Equatorial Guinea.
"I don't care about money…I care about people. Who I date is irrelevant, what I do is. Equatorial Guinea has had a bad rep 4 too long .. I spend time there donating to the 1st ladies school 4 children .. I'm also planning to build a women's & children health center .. Nobody ever shows the positive .. This country is beautiful & the people are not starving, their public housing is better than some people's homes in the US .. I wish people would go see things for themselves instead of reading bs!!"
Interestingly, after remaining silent regarding Tamala's attempt to call her out, Porsha finally responded.
" @TamalaJones TMZ came up with the story take it up with them and your man. You seem cool stop embarassing yourself #notinterestedinhim."
"@TamalaJones Please stop tweeting me. DM me so I can teach you how to release an official statement to claim your man. #childish."
Tamala's publicist Mo Greene then responded to Porsha.
"@Porsha4real Hello Porsha, this is @tamalajones Publicist. Your Latest comment was very unnecessary. My client has not mentioned you in any negative regard. Please refrain from any publicity antics you are trying to pull. My client is a very well-known and respected actress and wishes not to be pull into any media or television drama. TY have a great Day."
With Friends Like These… Former BFFs NeNe And Marlo Continue Beefing On Twitter
Last night, we saw that NeNe and Marlo, who were once great friends, fell out because Marlo tried to squash the beef between Kenya and NeNe. Remember in high school–or maybe middle school– when your friend gets a new enemy, they expect that person to be your enemy as well? Apparently, Marlo didn't know the rules and the two ended up beefing on the last episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta.
And the beef continued on Twitter. Yesterday, after the show aired, NeNe tweeted "There's rules 2 friendship."
Marlo responded and things went left from there. There was name calling, shade thrown and truths exposed.
See how it all went down.
Now, let the record the show, NeNe was the one who started with the shade, calling her Manlow. And then Marlo took it and ran with it…and clearly won that battle.
Twitter Thuggin': Son Of Tamar's High School Bully Taunts Her On Twitter
Like mother like son. Looks like Tamar wasn't lying about that whole bullying thing. Apparently, the son of a woman who used to bully Tamar in high school tried to embarrass the youngest Braxton sister on Twitter.
He tweeted:
Whole time my mova beat the shit out of @TamarBraxtonHer in HighSchool
— Aris (@AIR_ris__) December 11, 2013
And surprisingly, Tamar responded:
"@AIR_ris__: my mova beat the shit out of @TamarBraxtonHer in HighSchool "the moment u see a person who used 2 bully u SON follows u #iwon
— TAMAR BRAXTON (@TamarBraxtonHer) December 11, 2013
Life is a FULL circle!
— TAMAR BRAXTON (@TamarBraxtonHer) December 11, 2013
High school was pure HELL! I was picked on,pushed around,blamed 4 things w/people I didn't know (sounds familiar)? Things DO change.HOLD ON!
— TAMAR BRAXTON (@TamarBraxtonHer) December 11, 2013
Can we count the number of things wrong with all of this? I mean first of all what woman brags about bullying someone back in the day? Like why is your shining accomplishment making someone else's high school experience hell? And obviously, she's not teaching her son to do any better. I guess some things never change. A part of me really doesn't even want to report this story because the young fool is too geeked to be getting this much attention from Tamar and websites like this one. The thing he probably fails to realize is we're only talking about this to show the level of immorality that exists on the internet. Looks like we can add bullying to the list of generational curses.
And please believe people read the hell out of the young man for coming at Tamar. We don't want to promote what we're condemning but if you look at homeboy's mentions, you'll find he did not go unpunished.
"Ni**as Love Drama" Solange And Collaborator Dev Hynes Go At It On Twitter
Ya'll already know Solange don't take no mess. And so when fellow musician and collaborator, Dev Hynes came for her on Twitter she was quick to shut him down. So, what happened between these two? Well Solange worked with Dev on her EP's single, "Losing You." Many credited him as being "the man" behind her sound. But Solange took to Twitter to straighten a few things out saying Dev didn't play as big a role as people assumed.
And after Solange said that, Dev to to Twitter to air out his beef… not mentioning her name though. He keeps it classy. Catch the shade he threw in the posts below.
Well, Solange didn't agree with his claims and fired off a few of her own responses on Twitter.
I can't do nothing but laugh at all of this. It wasn't messy but Solange certainly wasn't going to let him get away with slandering her name. Plus, you all know how it is when somebody hits you with that "straight to voicemail."
'She Scared To Shoot With Me!' K.Michelle And Erica Mena Are Still Going At It
Back in August we told you about beef that has been brewing between K.Michelle and her new Love & Hip Hop cast mate, Erica Mena. It's still pretty unclear what started the beef, but judging by VH1's newly released trailer, K has been pretty vocal about her thoughts regarding Erica's lack of talent in the music department.
"You gon' put your career on the line for a b**** that sound like a goat?" K asks Erica's former manager and on-again, off-again boyfriend, Rich Dollaz, in the new season's trailer.
Clearly bothered by the "V.S.O.P." singer's comments, Erica took to Twitter with claims that K was too afraid to even shoot scenes with her.
K, responded by taunting Erica about her interesting singing voice.
And Erica, of course, clapped back with more threats.
It doesn't seem like we'll ever see Erica and K confront one another, since the Memphis native has made it clear that she refuses to shoot any scenes with Erica.
"Birds always chirp. But you leave trash in the trash can. Until you can go buy you a voice at Target. Until you can get that together, don't come for me. You need to stay in a h*e's place," K said of Erica last month during an interview with Power 105.1.
On another note, is aanyone else wondering when Love & Hip Hop became Erica's show?

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Most everyone is aware of the United States' addiction to coal, one of its longstanding bedrock industries. Entire state economies are built on the business of coal mining, and the companies carrying it out boast deep pockets and overwhelming influence inside the Washington Beltway. In one sense, this seems fundamental: it's how we power our homes and businesses. What you might not realize, however, is just how dangerous an addiction this really is. Not just dangerous in an abstract, global warming-facilitating sense but dangerous in that controversial practices employed by these companies, and a total disregard for environmental regulations, are putting your health at risk. It's happening today, right now, all over the country. The mountaintop removal process, in which layers of mountains are blasted away to get at deposits in their cores, is propelling an extraordinary amount of toxins and dust into our air and water supply. Burning coal, at hundreds of power plants across the country, emits a similarly deadly blend of pollutants. Cancer, kidney disease, possibly an increase in levels of autism — these are but some of the tragic effects scientists have directly tied into these practices. So it's no wonder there's such urgency imbued in The Last Mountain, a documentary depicting the efforts put forth by citizens of Coal River Valley, West Virginia to save their prized Coal River Mountain from destruction at the hands of giant Massey Energy. This conflict might seem a micro, local issue, without consequence for those of us residing outside […]
Hot Docs Review: If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front
Hot Docs 2011 By Lauren Flanagan on May 4, 2011 | Be the First To CommentDoes a man who burned down a couple of buildings to try to stop the destruction of the earth really deserve a prison sentence of life plus 335 years? Even though he took great pains to see that no one was in the buildings and no one would be hurt should he still be labeled a terrorist? If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front doesn't really answer these questions, but no matter what you believe, this movie will pull you kicking and screaming out of your comfort zone and force you to consider the other side of the story. Marshall Curry (Street Fight, Racing Dreams) and Sam Cullman's documentary follows former ELF member Daniel McGowan as he awaits trial for arson and other crimes he committed in the name of saving the planet. The movie uses Daniel's story as a jumping off point to explore the Earth Liberation Front and how and why it became such a radical organization.
An Earth Day Guide To Destroying the Planet
Features By Scott Beggs on April 22, 2010 | Be the First To CommentWe all love seeing the Earth blow up in movies, even if it rarely happens. We're in this fight together, and if we all pitch in just a little bit, we'll be able to witness the complete death of our Earth many times during our lifetime.
The documentary tells the eye-opening story of a New York family living a year of zero environmental impact. That means no movies, no electricity, no disposable goods etc.
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Alcohol a Bigger Threat to Society Than Heroin
Alcohol is perfectly legal in this country, and well it should be. When used responsibly, it should be okay to enjoy a few drinks if that's you're thing.
But, when you take the public's view of alcohol and compare it to how they perceive illicit drugs, there seems to be something askew.
I'm not here to advocate drug use, but maybe to just put a little proper perspective on the dangers of alcohol compared to illegal drugs. It's socially acceptable to enjoy a few drinks, and even when it gets out of hand, it's often not taken seriously. We see all kinds of light-hearted, funny commercials about how guys have irrational urges to corral a six pack of Bud Light, the latest being a guy who is scared out of his mind of bungee jumping, but at the first sight of alcohol below, he takes the plunge. Funny, but Budweiser does seem to enjoy making guys look like hopeless alcoholics.
If we saw a similar commercial for marijuana, the public reaction would be, by and large, quite different. But should it be?
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Final Thoughts
I have been using the PC-B70 for a week or so up to now and I can honestly say this chassis does exactly what it was built to do. That is, to give you a more silent experience while computing. I did a bit of audio testing just to grab some comparable numbers. With the door off and the same sound meter I use for cooler reviews, I held it in the center of the opening, about two inches outside the chassis. Fans were all set to their highest settings besides the GPU fan which I manually set at 50%.
The sound level of the no door testing was 76dB, which is a bit on the loud side. With the door reinstalled and the meter returned to the same position, the meter bounced on the 52 -53dB mark; that's almost a 25dB drop. I for one am impressed, as the same test on the HAF 922 left me with a difference of only 13dB with and without the door. Not only is this chassis designed to keep quiet, Lian Li packages the PC-B70 in a sexy, smooth, black exterior and a bright and roomy interior.
With my limited time with the PC-B70, I really can only complain about one thing. The reset button is way too small for the amount of travel in the switch. It could be that I just have fatter than average fingers, but the button cannot be used by even my pinky. The travel of the switch is too deep for me to activate it without a pencil or another skinny implement. I honestly think a slightly larger reset switch is needed and wouldn't be a detriment to the overall looks.
Since I can easily overlook a small switch, as I run my rig 24/7, I have little need to reset anyways. The PC-B70 commands a premium price tag, but I think it is worth every penny of the 279.99 U.S. Dollar price at Newegg. I have seen several cases that demand similar prices, but they don't seem to offer the "entire premium package". Well, Lian Li does. This chassis is sexy, sleek, black and virtually completely tool-less to assemble. This isn't even factoring in the silence, room, or simple added touches such as the plastic parts container for extras, or the optional and removable bits like the top mounted 3.5" bays that can convert to a top mount for the PSU.


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This weekend on TV: BYU takes on Washington — Go Cougars!
BYU football coach Bronco Mendenhall has a chance to tie a legend in the Fight Hunger Bowl (Friday, 7:30 p.m., ESPN). If his Cougars can beat the Washington Huskies, it will be his seventh postseason win - tying the total of longtime BYU coach LaVell Edwards. A win would make Mendenhall 7-2 in bowls; Edwards was 7-14-1.
Edwards is way ahead in total wins, 257-101-3 to Mendenhall's nine-year record is 82-33. But the currrent coach's postseason success seems rather remarkable.
Friday on TV ...
College football: Military Bowl - Marshall vs. Maryland (12:30 p.m., ESPN); Texas Bowl - Minnesota vs. Syracuse (4 p.m., ESPN)
<American Masters (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): A profile of Marvin Hamlische, one of only two people who won an Oscar, and Emmy, a Tony, a Grammy and a Pulitzer Prize.
Nikita (8 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): In the series finale, Nikita makes a shocking decision.
Saturday on TV ...
College football: Pinstripe Bowl - Notre Dame vs. Rutgers (10 a.m., ESPN); Belk Bowl - Cincinnati vs. North Carolina (1:20 p.m., ESPN); Russell Athletic Bowl - Louisville vs. Miami (4:45 p.m., ESPN); Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl - Kansas State vs. Michigan (8:15 p.m., ESPN)
U.S. Olympic trials (1 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Speedskating - from Kearns
Women's college basketball (2 p.m., BYUtv): Loyola Marymount at BYU
Men's college basketball: St. Katherine at Utah (2 p.m., P12N); BYU at Loyola Marymount (2 p.m., ROOT);
WWE Tribute to the Troops (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): WWE wrestlers, Daughtry, Jeff Dunham, Will Ferrell, Bruce Willis, Christina Applegate and Stephen Colbert entertain the troops.
NBA (8:30 p.m., ROOT): Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Clippers
Warm Bodies (9 p.m., HBO): 2013 movie about the romance between a zombie boy and a real, live girl. (PG-13)
Killing Them Softly (9 p.m., Showtime): Brad Pitt and James Gandolfini star in this 2012 crime drama. (Rated R)


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Titles read: "SURF RACE" (Dublin issue).
Various shots of a surf race at an Australian beach. Young men lie on their surfboards and paddle out to sea until they reach the coastguard's boat. They then paddle back again (not really surfing as we know it).
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17 that when bread and water fail, each man fall down to his brother, and they fail in their wickednesses. (so that when the bread and water fail, each person shall fall down before their neighbour, and they shall die in their wickednesses.) | 17 for food and water will be scarce. They will be appalled at the sight of each other and will waste away because of their sin. |
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29 I will make his family line continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the heavens. | 29 I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure. |
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If This Is Paradise, I Wish I Had A Lawnmower
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How to Pick the Right College for You
Posted: June 26, 2014 Filed under: College Students, Education, High School Students, Infographics, Scholarships, Student Loans | Tags: affordable colleges, Affordable Colleges Online, campus tours, college, college education, college scholarships, college search, college trips, online colleges, online degrees, scholarships, student loans, university Comments OffCongratulations high schoolers! Another school year is over and summer has just begun! While we're certain that you're all out to have a good time and unwind, the summer is also an opportune time to start thinking about next steps, and it's likely that a good number of your summer vacations revolve around touring college campuses. Do you know where life will take you after high school, and what might be the right college for you? If the answer to that question still eludes you, we know a great resource to help you figure it all out.
Imagine if there was one simple infographic that pointed you to the exact college for you: one in the right state, that offers the right major, and comes at a great price. Choosing the right campus would be a breeze, right? Well, you're in luck! Because Affordable Colleges Online is just that:
The High Cost of College
Posted: January 24, 2014 Filed under: College Students, Education, High School Students, Infographic, Student Loans | Tags: college, college debt, college education, cost of college, High School Students, student debt, students, university Comments OffHow to decide whether a four-year degree is right for you.
In a post from May last year we pondered the question, should everyone go to college? And what might still be surprising to some, the answer was a resounding no. As eNotes editor and college professor Jamie described it then,
I believe anyone who wants an education should pursue one. But I also see many incredibly gifted students who have skills that they are actively discouraged from mastering because they are supposed to have a Bachelor's degree. I see young people who have no real interest or desire to stay in school another four years who are miserable and many who are racking up debt when they could be doing something they enjoy, avoiding debt, and making money.
The prevailing opinion in America is that every student must go to college; if they don't, they've somehow failed, or been failed by the system. Yet the cost of an American college education is among the highest in the world. So, if that college degree does you no favors in the job force, or if you drop out before completing your four years, you're burdened with a mass of student debt to shoulder for the next twenty years.
That's why it's important to look at the costs of a college education, weighing out the pros and cons of each side and determining what's right for you. If you plan to spend your life in academia, of course a university education is a necessity. But if you'd be better suited to a skilled trade, would the debt and time spent out of the workforce pay off? Here's an excellent infographic from affordable-online-colleges.net to help you weigh your options. You might be surprised by what you find, like the high success rates of those who choose a two-year college over pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
Read on and let us know your thoughts and questions!
How To Be Successful at a Large University
Posted: May 16, 2013 Filed under: College Students | Tags: college, college life, college students, going to college, students, university, university students Comments OffSuccess: "The accomplishment of an aim or purpose" (Merriam-Webster). Success is what every person should strive to reach every day. It is the backbone and motivator for all of our wants and needs. Achieving success in college requires hard work and a little bit of knowledge about how to beat the system. The university system differs from high school in a plethora of ways. You don't have the same classes every day, there are up to 500 students in your classes, there is no mandatory attendance, and your grade can be based on your performance on one or two tests. If you just graduated from high school and are about to begin college, or are already in college and have a newfound resolve for success, read on to discover how to be successful at a large university.
1. Define your success. What are you looking to get out of college? Is this just the next step in your educational journey? Do you plan on using it as a stepping stone to a particular job or graduate program? Do you just want to have fun? Knowing what you want to get out of college before you begin is important. Perhaps you want to make a difference on campus and run for a position on student government. If you want a strong sense of fulfillment, giving back to the community and volunteering can get you there. I was recruited at UCLA to play baseball, so my goal was to be as successful as I could in the classroom and on the field.
A Day in the Life of a Student Researcher
Posted: May 2, 2013 Filed under: College Students, High School Students, Science | Tags: autism spectrum disorders, college, college students, finding a job, High School Students, lab, lab experience, research, science, student researcher, students, university Comments OffAre you studying for a career in the sciences? Not sure where to begin to gather that lab experience that is oh so important for obtaining your degree and landing a great job? Our Math and Science intern Wilson shares his experiences of finding his place as a student researcher and shares the four lessons he's learnt both inside and outside of the lab.
For almost 2 years now, I have been a student researcher at UCLA studying the physiology of anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorders. This position has opened my eyes up to the professional, research-oriented community and taught me to dismiss some of the common misconceptions I had before I received this opportunity. Here are a few things I learned on my way to becoming a student researcher.
Blinded by Science
Posted: April 10, 2013 Filed under: College Students, Education, High School Students, Science | Tags: chemistry and biology, college, college students, High School Students, physics and chemistry, science, science class, university Comments OffHow eNotes' Math and Science intern overcame his trouble with the sciences and learned to love his Biochemistry major.
Science: the subject that many find so difficult to understand (and so boring to even attempt to understand) that they just dread learning about it, dread having to sit in class and listen to the teacher ramble on about atoms and cells and forces of nature. In high school, I used to be the type of student who wanted to ditch my chemistry and biology class. Seriously, who wants to hang around periodic tables and posters of cellular structures all day, and then have to study so hard just to learn on the test that you understood almost nothing? However, when I started college and began studying for my biochemistry degree (being Asian, I was heavily influenced to become a doctor), I began to realize why so many of us perform poorly in and, for some, even fear science. A 3rd year into my studies now, let me share with you my experience of overcoming the negative attitude and eventually growing to love this subject.
"Why do I need to learn this? When am I ever going to use this information in my lifetime?" These are questions that we've all asked at some point in our scientific studies. In fact, the professor of my public speaking course raised this question just 2 days ago, referring to the sciences. This is one of the many reasons that science classes may seem so difficult and scary. It seems so arbitrary and foreign to us, like learning a whole new language that we will never use, and school fails in making it seem less frightening, in making it more familiar. Instead, we are driven away by how test-oriented the material is and the amount of memorization that is required.
My love for the sciences began in my first physics and chemistry courses. We were learning about exothermic (release of heat) chemical reactions and kinetic energy. Sure, I understand that when favorable chemical reactions naturally occur spontaneously go towards products and release energy as heat, but what does this mean and why do I care? Out of frustration in how poorly I was doing in the class, I decided to approach learning science through another method. I began to explore where these concepts occur in my everyday world and that's when I stumbled across explosions. Those beautiful explosions seen in fireworks and those awesomely crazy explosions seen in action movies can all be fundamentally explained by the basic concept of exothermic reactions. All that force, heat/light, and fire that we see as a result of an explosion is all due to a chemical reaction that releases a lot of heat, causing the rapid expansion of air molecules. How cool is that?! All that insanity due simply to a sudden, quick expansion of air molecules that help transfer heat! I'd never thought something so simple can be responsible for what we see in fireworks and explosions. This is when I realized that I can make science a lot easier and a lot more interesting to understand.
Over the last few years, I stumbled across more interesting applications of the concepts I was learning in class. In quantum mechanics, I learned that teleportation is possible and that scientists have already teleported incredibly small particles from one island to another (shout out to all those Star Trek fans who fantasize about traveling from one place to another in a matter of seconds). In physics and chemistry, I discovered the most efficient way to drive a car, meaning I can now consistently get above 40 miles per gallon in my 1996 Honda Civic, which is incredible considering that a lot of fuel efficient cars these days average about only 32 miles per gallon.
The main point I'm trying to get at is learn how the science can be applied and try to relate it to a phenomenon that you find fascinating, especially if you are someone who is currently struggling in your science courses as I did (my GPA actually dropped below a 3.0 when I started college). Explore the internet and answer that question your little voice keeps asking in your head, "When am I ever going to use this?" It's what led me to finding better and easier ways to perform simple tasks, such as driving, cooking, and fixing broken appliances. Although it may be true that science comes more naturally for those who are left brain dominant, all you need to do is be creative and find some way to connect that scientific concept to something that really interests you, and you don't need to be an Einstein to make that happen. In fact, that's how most of us learn in other subjects, but science just seems so foreign at first that it's hard to take that first, eye-opening step. Once you take that step, though, you'll begin to realize all beautiful ideas and revolutionary technology arise from surprisingly simple concepts with a bit of imagination and experimentation. It's what allows for the possibility of teleportation, the possibility of substituting electricity with quantum particles to make computing millions of times faster, the possibility of finding cures for life-threatening diseases, and the possibility of traveling through space and time. That's pretty awesome if you ask me.
So, as Jesse Pinkman expresses it in Breaking Bad, "Yeah, science!"
How College Is Like That Juicy Hamburger You Just Don't Want to End
Posted: January 25, 2013 Filed under: College Students, Education, High School Students | Tags: college, college students, education, end of college, graduation, students, university, university students 1 CommentJust come with us on this one…
eNotes' intern offers more advice on how to savor college and prep for the real world, which in foodie-terms can only be likened to that salad bar at the Souplantation–a bottomless pit of just "meh." So, now that we've livened your spirits…
Picture this. You're at a restaurant, and it's around 3 or 4 o'clock. You woke up late and didn't have time to grab any breakfast, and you had class for a couple straight hours without a break. Essentially, you've gone all day without a single bite of food, and MAN you're hungry. So hungry, in fact, that the moment the waiter brings you whatever it is you've ordered (probably something with french fries), you praise him for his good deed, nearly yank it from his hands, and devour the entire meal before you even realize it's happening. The next time you look at your plate, you realize it's just you and a couple crumbs left. You aren't even sure what you just ate.
Now, I didn't just use this example because this is my life on a near regular basis… I used it because it's really applicable! Watch me go, I promise, this is totally going to resonate.
That hamburger and french fries you just savagely took down in 2 minutes flat—that's college (Oh my GOODNESS, what is that you say?). Chances are, you (you near graduate, you) feel like college "whoosh"ed past you in 2 minutes flat, or something close to that. You're looking back at all those fragments of memories and experiences, and probably freaking out a little bit. Okay, maybe a lot-a-bit. I know I've spent the past couple nights rehearsing lines like these: "where'd all the time go?" and "I can't believe it" and maybe some "…" (that's just some silent wall-staring).
Fret no more, fellow sorry souls. We're all in this together. We're going to make it through. We're going to savor all the best things about college while we still can. For those of you who aren't as close to the end of the plank as us, pay heed to this list of top 10 things that are awesome about college (and maybe try to chew a little slower).
- When someone asks you what you're doing with your life, you are allowed to answer "I'm a student," and just like that, the "I now have to tell a stranger I have no idea what I'm doing with my life and I'm unemployed" conversational crisis is averted. Seriously, just like that. Enjoy this. Even if you have to awkwardly linger around people until they ask you that question, just do it.
- You essentially live in a weird village full of likeminded, crazy 18-22 year olds, and you're friends with a ton of them- this is something that could only be crafted by a spirit above. Seriously…you live surrounded by your friends. Surrounded. This will likely never happen again in your life. Ever. Go hang out with your neighbors (and by neighbors I mean those that live: next door, across the street, down the street, and anywhere from 1-10 blocks away from you).
- This weird village you live in has its own set of moral codes and ethics. Close to 50% of the things you do in the little microcosm of a world that is your college town will never be accepted outside of that bubble. Revel in it.
- On the same vein, once you graduate, you will no longer be able to recount events of the past night or week and shrug it off with a smirk and the words, "college, man." Self explanatory.
- The opportunities your university provides for you are endless. Clubs, events, speakers, concerts, special lectures, counselors, employment- the list goes on and on. You should participate as much as you can and take advantage of it all. Don't be lazy, you'll miss out on a lot of experiences you won't be able to get anywhere else.
- You can cook like you're a survivor on the series Lost, and no one will judge you. Pre-packaged foods, a microwave…who needs a stove or forks or knives? I mean, even if you wanted to have a dinner party, Trader Joes has some frozen meals that serve at least four people. You're all set! Once you leave college, people actually may start expecting you to use fresh ingredients and things like spices (not the kind that comes inside your top ramen package—mmm, MSG). Eat as many microwavable chicken nuggets and taquitos as you can, while you still can.
- You get to learn the things you want to learn about. I know everyone complains about school because of all the work and studying and blah, blah, blah. But we all know, deep down, we like it at least a little bit. The fact that we get to fill our brains with new information on a daily basis, and that that information may lead us in one direction or other, building our interests and leading us to new ones…that's just awesome. You know it, I know it. We just don't like to really admit it all the time. College students are stubborn.
- You can wear sweatpants whenever you want because your day job isn't really a job at all. Your job is to sit in a lecture and try to stay awake while learning things. Nowhere in that description are the words "business casual." Pajamas are only pajamas if you're in bed and sleeping- otherwise, they're just clothes. Think about that.
- You're allowed to dabble in things without being talked about as if you're a lost soul searching for your way. Hey, it's college. You're encouraged to try new things, regardless of what they are. Literally, you can do anything and people (essentially by law) have to just nod and say, "that's what college is for," and they're right. So explore, a lot, and do the weirdest things you can possibly think of because you never know what'll stick. Soon it'll be too late and your dreams of being a figure skater will be looked at a little more critically (Not that that should hinder you. You should always chase your dreams, even if people laugh at you, or think you're nuts. I'm just saying, take advantage of the head start college is intended to give you).
- You are told, around three times a year, that you must stop doing schoolwork and instead, "relax." Winter break, spring break, and summer vacation are some of the best inventions that have ever been created in the history of the world. Fire, the wheel—they pale in comparison. It's mandated, enforced relaxation. This will most likely never be permitted at any other time in your life.
Good luck.
If all else fails, listen to some '90s music. Or to Hall and Oates (specifically, "You Make My Dreams"). You will feel like a kid at Disneyland who's eating a churro (and we all know that's the best feeling in the world).
Your Major Isn't All that Major
Posted: January 11, 2013 Filed under: College Students, Education, High School Students | Tags: bachelor's degree, choosing a major, college, college prep, college students, high school, law school, major, pre-med, university Comments OffYippee! You're going to COLLEGE!
You're probably getting hours and hours of sleep because you don't spend any time at all mulling over all the new, unknown, big, scary things that come bundled up in that word 'college.' No, you haven't started thinking about your future or your career or what all that means for your next four years. You haven't started thinking about leaving home (if you are), either, or leaving your friends. You're dandy. You're just great. You are so excited. Genuinely amped. Ready to go. You feel like you just want to give everyone high fives.
Except, that's not true at all. That's actually laughable.
I know, you know, we all know that you are also (and I am definitely understating this): scared out of your wits. You've got the heebie-jeebies—those annoying willies. Your stomach is essentially a butterfly conservatory. You spend a lot of your free time exclaiming things like: "WHAT IS GOING ON?" Or… "HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHAT I WANT TO DO WHEN I GROW UP?" But mostly… "AHHHHHH."
Guess what? You're normal.
This is normal.
College is a huge adjustment. Somehow, though, all of us college-goers come out alive, smiling, and never wanting to leave. So be soothed. This will be the best time of your life.
Now, I know my words of wisdom won't actually be heeded at the moment, so I won't keep spouting nostalgic, reflective, awesome statements about college.
What I will do is give you some tips on how to gain appropriate perspective on your undergraduate education. We're going to talk about (dun dun dunnnn…): YOUR MAJOR.
Hear me when I say: YOU WANT TO READ THIS.
It's okay to change it. Multiple times.
Some of you know exactly what you want to study, maybe what career path you want to go down. You're pretty sure you've got it all figured out. If you're nodding your head right now, this piece of wisdom is for you: you may be surprised.
Some of you will keep on that initial path. You'll start taking classes in your particular major, you'll enjoy it, you'll sit in the front row, hang out with your professors in office hours, and you'll just keep on keepin' on until you graduate.
Some of you, though, will find that you don't actually like what you thought you would. You're bored, you're confused, you're sleeping (and snoring) in class, and you just aren't that into it. For you guys, and for those who start off college undeclared, I implore you to feel comfortable and at ease trying new things until something fits. You do it when you shop, you can do it when you study. You wouldn't buy an extremely expensive outfit without trying it on first, would you? So why buy an education (which is, you know, sort of pricey) without trying some stuff out first? Think about it.
Some of you might be worried about what "other people" will think. I want to tell you that no one will judge you if you change it up a bit. They will actually praise you for caring about the education you are getting (who's the cool kid on campus now?). As long as you monitor your units, requirements, etc. throughout your college career, you should have no problem. Have no fear, you are not alone! Counselors can help you with this process, too!
It doesn't define your career.
Oh my goodness, what did she just say? THAT IS BLASPHEMOUS!
I have a lot of friends who want to be doctors. They've taken their pre-requisites for medical school, sure, but do you know how many of them are actually majoring in things like physiological sciences, biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, etc.? Practically none. Many have picked majors like history and English. The same goes for some of my friends who chose to go to law school.
Your major matters because hopefully it reflects your interests. Hopefully, you are studying something you really want to be studying. That may or may not lead to a career in that field. You may even (like my aspiring-doctor-buds) get the chance to study two subjects (Wow!). I changed my major three times (almost four…no shame), am currently studying psychology, and don't intend to be a psychologist. Nuts, right? Your options are endless.
The main point is…
Don't let yourself be scared by the constricting appearance of a word like 'major.' It's not going to constrict you unless you want it to and you let it. With enough determination you can always pull strings here and there and maneuver stealthily through your undergraduate experience to create whatever experience you want. Honestly. Just look at college as a time to figure out what really makes you tick- what you really want to spend time learning about. Maybe you will be inspired to continue that study later on in life, and maybe you won't. There's nothing wrong with either of these situations.
So take the leap, step into the unknown, jump into the ocean, let your spirit fly!
(That got excessive fairly quickly…my bad.)
Point is: try new things, explore a little bit. You'll be better than fine.
I promise.
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Morning Frills #17: Giving Good 'Red' Edition
Yoda knows, the funny-book groupies at San Diego's Comic-Con convention could stand to see a real, live woman up close once in a while.
Enter Rose McGowan, who braved the geeky waters at this year's gathering to promote her upcoming movie, a big-screen adaptation of comic book Red Sonja.
Rose not only offered a glimpse into the future production, she also offered a generous look at her milky flesh.
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Nice, thanks for the info. Waresdirect does have some great prices on pots. My current BK is a 20 gallon aluminum, 6mm that I bought with lid and shipping for about 100 bucks.
MoreBeer, MegaPot and BrewSteel use Update International pots. BrewSteel price does not use weldless. We use a combination of tig welded and swaged/soldered.
Wow, is that the same pot?
Same pot
Man, waresdirect is a super deal then. Looks like my system is getting a slight overhaul. Now all I need is a pump. I'm sick of lifting all that water on brewday.
We have March pumps also
So, how important is it to have a ball valve when doing 5 gallon batches? Too many choices! There's a 42qt stainless polarware economy kettle for $87.95 with free shipping. If I need the valve, I'm better off going with spike's deal as I could get a 10 gal with a ball valve to my house for $115.
For me, a ball valve was never necessary for 5 gallons. It all depends if you're confortable (or able) lifting all that liquid and dumping it into your fermenter. It depends on your setup and how you have things plumbed. If you're just going with a straight BK, no FB, then dumping, or siphoning should be all you need to do. I do anywhere from 10 to 17 gallon batches, so a ball valve is nice to have. I could of course siphon, but that's a PITA. You also have to take into consideration what you're getting for your money. For me, the waresdirect pot seems like a well built kettle for our purposes. That's not to say that spikes is not, but a thicker, sandwich bottom kettle for around the same price just seems to make more sense FOR ME. The welded ports on Spikes are definitely a nice touch though, and It's something I'm giving up by having weldless fittings, but for me, weldless is fine, so the WD kettle makes more sense for me.
I have a cheapie Proctor-Silex 30 qt. SS pot that can't be more than 1 mm thick, and it's quite serviceable. And it's no thicker on the bottom (which has acquired some dings in 4 years), and doesn't scorch anything with boils over my Bayou Classic SP-10.
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Trsinc, this recipe yields 8 thin pancakes, about 6" in diameter. As you can see, these are not paper-thin like crępes, but thin enough to roll.
Zucchini Pancakes 2 cups grated zucchini
Serve with: 6˝ ounces double cream brie
Preheat a frying pan over medium heat. Combine all pancake ingredients in a bowl, except for the water.
Serve with double cream brie (or your favorite melting cheese), roasted tomatoes and chives. *Add all the black pepper you like, but use a light hand with the salt, as parmesan provides some saltiness. I normally add 1/8 teaspoon salt, and find it's plenty. Enjoy. Sol |
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Sol, could you come and be my personal chef? And bring good-looking with you. He's getting about old enough for a girl-friend now don't ya think? Beverly |
Oh my.....this is on the list for a special dinner I'm having soon. |
Well, what a nice surprise to log on and find this!! Thank you, Sol. I'm so glad you posted this. Next year I'm going to have 5 zucchini plants (only have one now and it is not trying to take over my yard - like I wanted :) - ) and I bet I'll be making this a lot! I'll definitely be making it this year with my own or with store bought. Have you ever tried your recipe with frozen shredded zukes? I'm keeping that in mind for the hopeful day I have too many to deal with, lol. Most people who grow them are always looking for ways to use the frozen excess. This might be a new way. Thank you again and I can't wait to make them! Your photo/s are beautiful. Tammy |
Thanks for the recipe Sol!! I've copied and pasted. LOL Linda |
Sol, thanks for posting your recipe. Can't wait to try this. I have some yellow zucchini the garden that is destined for your pancakes. Ann |
- Posted by solsthumper (My Page) on Wed, Sep 3, 08 at 16:12
You're very welcome! Enjoy. Beverly, Thumper and I were down in AL recently, we could've cooked until we dropped. Btw, Thumper just started 4th grade yesterday, and already has his eye on a new classmate. Do you think it's too early for me to start worrying? Tammy and Ann, I'm a little jealous because I have to buy my own zucchini. Ann, Sam and Thumper eat these pancakes straight out of the pan. No filling, no nothing. Savages [G] Sol |
I wish I had known you were here Sol. We could have at least had lunch even if we didn't cook it. Yes, you have plenty to worry about. Katie is in kindergarten and all she talks about is Ethan. They learn tooooo early these days! |
Now wait a minute here, Thumper is supposed to be waiting for the Monkey Princess! (grin) I have zucchini in my freezer, mine didn't do so well this year, it was too dry, but I'm going to try it with the frozen stuff, I'm tired of zucchini bread. Annie |
I'm at the lake this weekend - miles away from a market where I can buy Brie - I have all the other ingredients to make this dish. So, any other suggestions of what I could serve it with in place of the Brie? Thanks! |
OMG these are soooooo goood. Made them the other night and served them as a side with Brisket. Ate the leftovers the next day. The only thing I did different was to add a little garlic to the mix. These are going to be a regular around here. Amck, I think they would be great with sour cream, or chevre, or a creamy gorgonzola, or like I served them with gravy. Beef, Chicken, Pork, or just by themselves. Thanks again Sol. Ann |
Looks like a great recipe. Is it important to "core" the zucchini before grating? i.e. to discard the seeds in the middle? seems like a lot of recipes using zucchini tell you to do this. I never understood why. |
elphaba - I think coring depends on the size of the zuchinni. The tender smaller ones will have a consistent texture when you grate them, but some of the humongous ones with large seeds will be watery and bitter unless you core them. I'm pretty sure that's why they should be cored. I don't tend to buy/use large ones. But my MIL loves to grow them big and will gift me with them. So sometimes I'll core them and bake them with a tomato/vegetable/cheese stuffing because I feel obliged to use them. |
Mmmmm, I've copied and pasted your recipe, too, Sol. Thanks. None of my squash, and I planted several different kinds, survived the squash vine borers. :-( So, it's store bought for me this year. I'm looking forward to trying this recipe, even if it's with store bought zucchini. Sally |
I made these yesterday and served them with a dinner of grilled salmon, fresh corn, whole grain pilaf and a plum tart for dessert. The whole meal was great, but these were new to everyone and were a big hit. I didn't have brie on hand, so served them with chevre and roasted tomatoes. So good! |
- Posted by foodonastump (My Page) on Mon, Sep 8, 08 at 10:36
Well I "almost" made these last night but at the supermarket I got confused when what I thought was zucchini was labled "green squash". Today I see that the food dictionary on epicurious does not list green squash, so I am not feeling quite so stupid. So what do you think, was it zucchini? |
I've seen zucchini, both yellow and green labeled as summer squash. What did your squash look like? Did it have a skin/peel rather than a hard shell? If it looked like zucchini it probably was. Ann |
- Posted by solsthumper (My Page) on Mon, Sep 8, 08 at 11:22
Happy to know you liked them Ann and Amck. Sam considers this fast food because she likes to grab one on her way to work. Foodonastump, zucchini is sometimes referred to as green squash, so, like Ann, I'm thinking that's what they were. Sol |
thanks sol. I will be making this soon. I looked the other day for double cream brie -but didn't find it. Now I see other suggestions too. but dang, I love brie and your photo is so gorgeous. Ann, I had to laugh - your post just makes them sound so versatile! Made me realize I could make them even without the double cream brie...:-) they would be great with sour cream, or chevre, or a creamy gorgonzola, or ...gravy... or beef or chicken or pork, or just by themselves -- hee hee! I gotta try them! Stacy |
Stacy, the recipe is very versatile. I used Sol's basic recipe outline to make potato pancakes for breakfast this morning. The leftover pancakes might become an appetizer this evening if I can find some decent smoked salmon to pair with them. Ann |
- Posted by foodonastump (My Page) on Mon, Sep 8, 08 at 13:13
Thanks Ann and Sol - yes it had a skin and looked exactly like zucchini so I guess it was. I would have looked for someone to ask, but there were just a couple left and they didn't look in the greatest shape. |
- Posted by foodonastump (My Page) on Sat, Sep 13, 08 at 14:22
I just made these and they were really good. Brie sounded heavier than what I felt like having, so I tried chevre which I am not sure I have ever had before. I liked it and together they were excellent. Thanks for the recipe, Sol! |
- Posted by solsthumper (My Page) on Mon, Sep 15, 08 at 10:41
Looks delish Ann! Foodonastump, you're welcome! |
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Hi again! When I transplant my cactus what kind of soil should I use? I read that they love to be pot bound. I don't think that mine is but you can see the root ball. Is there a best time to transplant? I have been fertilizing every other week since November. Because my cactus has had pink buds on the ends of the leaves, it never had a flower. It is still getting buds when should I stop fertilizing? When do you think that I might get a flower? |
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What a coincidence I am looking into repotting my christmas cactus as well! I bought mine in early december and there were nice big flowers that hadn't opened. Now it's February and the flowers are all still closed and the leaves are drooping. At this point I am thinking about cutting all of the flowers off and then transplanting it. What do you guys think? Suzy I recommend that you stop fertilizing. I found this online: Add fertilizer to assist plant growth. Plants that are actively growing should be given a blooming houseplant-type fertilizer. Follow the label directions for how much and how often to feed. Fertilizing is important to keep the plant in good condition; the joints are fragile and can break apart if the plant descends into poor health. Generally, it should be fertilized 2-4 times a year with a 20-20-20 feed, but stop feeding about a month before the buds appear (this usually means stopping by the end of October) |
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Hi, Suzy! Re-pot using the type of soil that you use for your Citrus. These are jungle cacti and they thrive in a bark-based mix. Wait to re-pot until late Spring/early Summer. Foliage Pro is an excellent fertilizer for these plants. Steve, there is something seriously wrong with your Thanksgiving Cactus. What is happening with the roots? Josh |
- Posted by stevoevera none (My Page) on Mon, Feb 10, 14 at 18:55
Here is what my christmas cactus looks like from the top. It looks like it started from 4 different cuttings. The leaves have grown a lot and they all lean the same way, so that the other side of the pot (not depicted in the picture above) is pretty bare looking. I thought the roots were healthy but I think it was too close to the window all of this time and was receiving too much light. So I've moved it away from the window and it's still not flowering. Do you think I should cut them off? The leaves are looking more fragile. |
- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Mon, Feb 10, 14 at 22:15
It's a Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) :-) Secondly, too much sun won't cause that look to your plant. It seems that the plant isn't able to take up moisture, and I'm guessing it is due to impaired root function. I can't say exactly what is causing the roots not to function properly. Most commonly, the cause is a saturated potting mix that holds moisture too long. I do not think you should do any pruning. Josh |
- Posted by stevoevera none (My Page) on Tue, Feb 11, 14 at 11:30
Oh wow apparently it's not uncommon to label thanksgiving cacti as christmas cacti in Canada to increase sales :/ I am impressed you were able to make the distinction based on the pictures I've posted! Thanks for that! Luckily my buddy has a true xmas cactus (or so he says) so we'll be exchanging cuttings eventually. If draining is the problem, I will transplant it soon and put some rocks at the bottom for drainage. |
- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Tue, Feb 11, 14 at 11:39
Hey! The points on the leaves are a dead giveaway ;-) Try setting the container on some paper towels to draw moisture out through the drainholes. Rocks on the bottom of the pot won't help with drainage....better to use a barky mix that drains properly by itself. Josh |
Hi Josh! fancy meeting you here. Thank you for your great advice. I use jacks all purpose fertilizer. Is that good? I can change. Someone told me to fertilize when the plant is blooming and then stop, does that sound right? Do you think that it may bloom for Easter? |
I use Orchid mix. Works GREAT! |
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Thanks tommy. I will look for both |
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-I don't much care for gen 3 in the 9mm/40 models, but like it a lot in gen4, is the difference between gen 3 and 4 as significant in the .45 models? The trigger reset is something I like a lot and find I shoot much more accurately when I utilize it.
-I will only go for the SF (short frame, not slim frame as many people keep saying), the regular frame is really too big to be comfortable. Does anyone carry a gen 4 with the exposed RTF against skin? Is it uncomfortable?
-Weight...the 30 is a bit of a plumper (33oz loaded vs 30oz for a 19). Is it too heavy to carry IWB all day? I have good belts and handle a baby Glock with no issue. Unless Glock's official specs are wrong, the 30S is 4oz lighter than the 30 gen3/4 and roughly the same as the 30SFgen4. Does having the SF frame really drop 4oz? That seems like a lot.
-Thickness...the 30 is a bit chunky, not terribly but plenty to grab on to...think Miranda Lambert...does anyone carry one IWB in summer clothing? My usual attire is mostly business casual on down to casual. I rarely wear suits, and won't worry about that for this gun because I'll carry something else, I usually wear a polo shirt and jeans or khaki jean style pants. I'm in a casual industry and I'm the boss (partially) so I have to impress no one, I wear shorts sometimes when it gets really hot. Tuckability really isn't a concern but I don't want to have my pants bulging ridiculously either. IWB is my preferred mode of carry and I like having all my guns at least possible to carry.
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I just installed Windows 7, and I'm loving it so far. However, I am having a slight issue with my Creative X-Fi Titanium (Newegg.com - Creative 70SB088000004 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Express 1x Interface PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium - Sound Cards My Headset: Newegg.com - Creative FATAL1TY 3.5mm gold-plated Circumaural Gaming Headset My Problem: First, my Line-in connection doesn't seem to work. When I open up the 'Recording Devices' tab under the Sound dialog, and breath into my mic or make noise, none of the volume bars go up. I've already checked and my headset is in fact plugged into the correct port. Playback is working fine. The current drivers installed via a Windows Update are '220.127.116.113' published on '7/15/2009'. Under the 'FlexiJack' option under my Audio Control Panel from Creative, I've been able to select the 'Microphone' Radio Button and get my mic to work. Unfortunately, doing this seems to get rid of the 'What U Hear' feature. Even though I can get my mic to work, I'd like to find a way to keep the 'What U Hear' feature. Are my drivers the problem? Could my headset be damaged? The latter seems unlikely since I can get my mic working through the 'Audio Control Panel' from Creative. Thanks. |
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See if there are driver updates for your card, I had to do the same thing for my X-fi card.
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Try these drivers SB X-Fi Series Support Pack 2.0 (05/15/2009) - Creative Labs You can read the post in this thread. Fabe Creative Sound Cards.
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The Journey is clearly the best vehicle on Chrysler's mid-size platform, which also includes the dire Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger, which both -- thank heaven! -- are being updated for 2011. The 2010 Journey that we tested isn't as lucky, and it shows some signs of old-Chrysler cheapness (i.e., rock-hard door armrests, exposed seat tracks, tricky access to the third-row seats). Still, the Journey is a pretty respectable entry overall, although certainly not class-leading. Power is decent, handling is OK, ride is comfortable.
Some issues: The center-stack controls for the infotainment system have about as many buttons as an Acura's system. Unfortunately, the Journey has fewer contours and different-sized buttons to help orient your hand without taking your eyes off the road. The rear entertainment system would be nice for older kids, but I hit both my head and my toddler's head on the low-hanging overhead controls and flipped-up screen multiple times over my weekend with this vehicle. I would definitely skip this pricey option unless my kids were old enough to be in booster seats. Speaking of kids and seats, I second Joe's notion that the third-row chairs are for small folks on short durations only.
Rusty Blackwell, Copy Editor