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Spring Pea Dip
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This delicious dip has all the best qualities of springtime: a luscious, green color, fresh flavors and a delicate texture. Along with cut-up vegetables, homemade pita chips are another tasty way of getting this dip from dish to mouth.
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Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories | 20 |
Total Fat | 1g |
Saturated Fat | -- |
Cholesterol | 2mg |
Sodium | 55mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 2g |
Dietary Fiber | 1g |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 1g |
Calcium | -- |
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Yields: 1 cup
Total Time: 20 min
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 5 min
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- 1 pound(s) fresh peas in the pod (or 1 cup of frozen peas)
- 1/4 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoon(s) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Assorted spring vegetables for dipping, such as cucumber strips, yellow and red pepper strips, and baby carrots
- Shell peas: run thumb along length of seam to open pod and release peas.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling over high heat; add peas and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 3 minutes or just until peas are tender. Drain peas and rinse under cold running water; drain well.
- In food processor with knife blade attached, puree peas with mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to small bowl; stir in ricotta and Parmesan. Serve dip, with vegetables, or cover and refrigerate to serve later.
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Barbie turns 50 this year, and to celebrate, celebrities share their favorite moments with the doll. We want to hear from you, too: What's your fondest Barbie memory?
Leeza Gibbons
I lived in a tri-level house. And I remember coming downstairs on Christmas morning and my mother was playing with the entire Barbie set that Santa had left me. My kid sister, whos like eight years younger than me, would always take the Barbies and she always wanted to play with me. Well, what can I be? Which Barbie can I be? (shed ask). And finally I just had enough of it, so I said, 'Okay, you can be my assistant.'
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Barbie became a figure-skating doll. And I also cut her hair. My sister, Karen, and I would just do these skating moves with it. She would do spirals — you know, what we do on the ice. Especially in a great position, and then she would do these double axels.
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I had a life-size Barbie. And one day I thought it would be really cool to chop off all her hair and give her a makeover, and my mom got really mad at me and we had to sell it in a garage sale because she was basically ruined. Happy 50th birthday, Barbie.
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I was the voice of Ken in the Rapunzel video. So I have a very dear, dear spot in my heart for Ken. And obviously, so does my daughter, Catherine. Barbie, happy 50th birthday, and thanks for all the great memories.
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My sister took some of my G.I. Joe dolls and dressed them in Barbie clothes, and I wasnt too happy about that. So I took one of her Barbie dolls and placed her on a bed of firecrackers. And I lit it and blew Barbie up into billions of little pieces. So, here I am saying to a descendant of that Barbie from 1971: I am sorry. I am very very sorry. Brings a tear to my eye.
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Barbie, you and I are the same age and I have to say you are aging much better. Happy 50th.
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- 2-hour ATV safari tour from Montego Bay and Negril
- Explore Jamaica's beautiful countryside on a rugged, four-wheel bike
- Follow dirt trails through a colonial-era estate, forests and hills
- Pass by farming villages and stop at a mountain viewpoint for photos
- See and learn about Jamaica's flora and fauna on route
- Enjoy lunch and refreshing drinks (both at own expense) at the ranch on your return
- Get a full safety briefing and instructions on handling your ATV
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January 2015
This tour was a blast! The drive from Montego Bay was fairly quick, and Herbie, our driver, was an awesome addition. Once we got to the Chukka Ranch in Sandy Bay, we filled out a form or two, and then we were off to the tour. We didn't get ATVs, but single-seat, Polaris Dune Buggies. Aside from some folks going too slow, the tour was filled with sights, history, fun terrain and lots and lots of mud. Be prepared to get rid of the clothes you bring; we simply threw the shoes out. Definitely worth doing.
Oh, and the jerk chicken and festival in the entrance area is excellent and worth the $8.
Overall, awesome trip and excursion; highly recommend.
October 2014
Previous reviews had indicated it was slow, but it was fast enough and so much fun. The ATV's were like new and handled perfectly over the sometimes rough and almost always muddy terrain. We drove through areas of Jamaica we'd never have been able to see otherwise.
The leaders, Jamal and Bobby were excellent at their jobs. Very strict about safety and making sure everyone behaved themselves, but this was a good group, and the leaders really let us have a lot of fun. And lots of mud. Jamal was very knowledgeable and respectful about his country, and he was a lot of fun as well.
Also, our bus driver, Teddy, was also fun, knowledgeable, and an amazing driver through the crazy traffic to and from Negril. The photographer did a good job of keeping ahead of us in order to take many shots of everyone. The photos are put onto a CD, and expensive. We'd decided ahead of time to limit ourselves to just 10 pics ($30), which allowed us some photos we'd never have gotten otherwise.
The staff at the restaurant/gift shop, was good as well. We had cold beer and Jerk Chicken (excellent) after we returned from our ride. The only complaint was that the gift shop was out of many items we might have bought, and what they did have was very expensive, much more so than hotel and other gift shops we visited.
We are going to visit Jamaica again, as soon as possible, and we definitely plan another ATV excursion. We wanted to go again immediately after we got back from the ride, and I'm sure this will be a part of any future trips we take there.


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Rob Ford, Toronto's Newly Elected Mayor, Was Arrested for DUI and Pot Charges in Miami
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The incident happened around Valentine's Day in 1999. Ford was visiting our city with his wife, and was pulled over at night for driving with his headlights out. According to police reports, when he was pulled over he got out of his car and threw all of the money in his wallet on the ground.
"The def[endant] was acting nervous. When [he] spoke to me I could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. His eyes were bloodshot," wrote Miami-Dade police officer Timothy Marks in a police report.
"Go ahead. Take me to jail," Ford yelled at the officer.
When the Toronto press dug up the charges, Ford first said that he didn't even remember the marijuana charges because they were dismissed. He said he wasn't drunk, but was arrested because he refused a breathalyzer.
At first he told the media he had only a glass or two of wine, but then conceded he had actually shared "a couple bottles" of wine with his wife. "Maybe I shouldn't have been driving," he concluded at a press conference.
Interestingly, Ford does not support alternate forms of transportation, including bikes and public transit.
"I can't support bike lanes. Roads are built for buses, cars, and trucks. My heart bleeds when someone gets killed, but it's their own fault at the end of the day," he's said.
Unless of course the driver who killed a bicyclist just shared a couple bottles of wine with his wife.
Ford has also made a number of comments that come off as racist and homophobic during his years in public service.
Ultimately, though, he was carried to victory on an anti-tax platform.
In any event, it sounds like Chris Bosh got out of Toronto just in time.
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Finding a great job with good pay is definitely everyone's goal nowadays and to achieve this goal, investing on your education is essential. In this competitive job market condition, having the tools that will help you earn the job you want like education and training are definitely important since it can provide you advantage. When it comes to great careers, one of the highest paid and also in demand professions nowadays is mining and geological engineering.
Based on reports, employment opportunities for mining and geological engineering professions are expected to grow slightly faster than the average rate for the coming years providing great job opportunities for people who want to enter this profession. Basically, a person needs to earn a bachelor's degree in engineering or specialized engineering fields like geological engineering or mining engineering in order to qualify for the mining and geological engineering jobs.
However, research jobs and higher positions usually require a master's degree in mining and geological engineering plus continuing education is also required so engineers are updated with the vast changing technologies and other developments related to their profession and the industry. According to salary reports, mining and geological engineers receive some of the highest starting salaries in the industry today.
Mining And Geological Engineering Nature Of The Work
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, largest percentage, which is 28% of the total mining and geological engineers, employed in the country is working in the architectural, engineering and related services industry. 14% are working in the metal ore mining industries while 13% work in coal mining industries. Others are working in oil and gas extraction, and nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying industries.
Mining and geological engineers are the ones that find, prepare, and extract minerals, metals and coal for manufacturing and mining services. They design mining structures and supervise mining operations ensuring that the site and the whole operation are safe, economical, and environment friendly. A lot of issues are being faced by mining industries today especially in terms of its effect to the environment, sustainability, and human health. Mining and geological engineers make sure that these issues are considered while also making sure that mining operations are efficiently done.
Computer knowledge and skills are definitely a must for mining and geological engineers since they produce and design products and plans using computers and other advanced devices. While most of the mining and geological engineers today work in mining sites, some are working in laboratories and offices. Engineers in this field are usually required to work 40 hours a week but long hours of work may be required when there are deadlines that must be met.
Education, Training And Qualifications
As mentioned above, a bachelor's degree in engineering can qualify a person for entry-level mining and geological engineering jobs. However, if you want a better career in this field and land the best jobs like in the research and development fields, then you should consider getting a higher education or a master's degree in engineering.
There is a lot of engineering degree programs available today and finding the right program is important so you can earn the right education and training needed for the job you want. Some engineering schools offer full time engineering programs so students can immediately finish their degree while some schools offer an extended program so students can study part time while also working and supporting their own education.
Through the development of computer technologies, online courses in engineering are now also available allowing students who cannot study through the conventional schooling methods due to financial, time, and location constraints to earn their degrees through online or distance learning.
License Requirements
All states in the United States require mining and geological engineers to obtain a license especially if they are going to work for the public or in government offices and agencies. To become a licensed mining and geological engineer in the US, a person must first complete an accredited bachelor in engineering degree program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology or ABET.
from the degree, aspiring mining and geological engineers must also earn first at least 4 years of work experience on the specific or related field before they can be qualified to get the licensure exam. Some engineering graduates prefer to take the first part of the exam right after graduation so they can become an engineer intern and qualify for entry-level jobs in mining and geological engineering. After earning the 4-year work experience requirement, you can then get the second part of the exam and finally earn your license as an engineer.
Certifications are also available and provided by various organizations and government agencies. Although voluntary, earning professional certifications in a specific field of expertise in engineering can help engineers gain better job opportunities especially when applying for senior technical and managerial positions in a company.
Top Schools Offering Mining And Mineral Engineering Programs
There are a lot of schools offering engineering programs in the US. Graduating from a prestigious and quality school will not only provide you quality education and training but will also help you gain advantage in terms of employment.
According to Campus Explorer data, here are some of the top mining and mineral engineering schools in the US today:
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University In Blacksburg, Virginia
- Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado
- Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri
- Columbia University in the City of New York
- University of Kentucky in Lexington
Job Outlook And Salary
According to the US BLS, there are more than a million engineering jobs in the country but only around 7,100 are licensed or certified mining and geological engineers. Employment growth in other engineering professions is usually just the same as the average rate in other professions. However, due to higher demand for safer and more sustainable mining practices, more and more mining and geological engineers will be needed in the coming years. Only few engineers choose this engineering field that can lead to higher demands in the future.
The median annual salary of mining and geological engineers is around $79,440. The highest 10% earners receive annual income of $119,300 or more while the lowest 10% earners receive annual income of about $48,400. The average starting salary of mining and geological engineers is around $65,000 one of the highest starting salaries for professionals with bachelor degrees.


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3 area HS stars are national award finalists
July, 10, 2012
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Aledo's Johnathan Gray, South Grand Prairie's Abraham Hall and Mansfield Legacy's Shelbi Vaughn are up for the 10th annual Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year Awards, which will be handed out tonight.
Gray is a boys finalist after being named the national football player of the year following a record-setting career that included the most touchdowns in high school history.
Hall was named the nation's top boys track and field athlete after winning the 100- and 200-meter dashes at the UIL Class 5A state meet. His season-best times would have challenged for gold medals in the 2012 NCAA outdoor championships.
Vaughn is a girls finalist for being named track and field athlete of the year after breaking the national high school discus record by 8 1/2 feet.
The award ceremony can be seen live on ESPN3 tonight at 8:40 p.m. CT, and the winners will be recognized at Wednesday night's ESPYs ceremony on ESPN.
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O'Malley / Larson Signing in Chapel Hill
- Posted by Johanna on November 20, 2007 at 12:38 pm
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This is tempting, since I'm just close to enough to Chapel Hill to make for a long day trip. Bryan Lee O'Malley (Scott Pilgrim) and Hope Larson (Gray Horses, Salamander Dream) will be signing at Chapel Hill Comics on Saturday, December 1, from 2-4 PM. Anyone going?
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November 20, 2007 at 5:05 PMMyself and a large group from the North Carolina WebComic Coffee Clatch (http://ncwccc.com) will be there.
And if Chapel Hill is a daytrip (albeit long), would you be interested in our monthly meetings? We have we and print comic artists and writers meeting in various coffee shops once a month.
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November 20, 2007 at 5:07 PMThat should have said "web and print…", obviously.
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Will anyone want to buy banks' toxic assets?
Prospective buyers hunt for the good stuff amid all the bad debt, anticipating a supersale.
Michael Sloan
New York
Buying loans from banks – the types of loans that need to be handled with latex gloves and hazmat suits – is becoming a new growth industry.
Former mortgage bankers and Wall Street wheeler-dealers even now are leafing through confidential bank documents detailing tens of billions of dollars of bad mortgages and other loans known as "toxic assets." Their goal: to find undervalued assets they can buy cheaply and make money on.
It may be chutzpah. It may be opportunism. Or it may be the solution to cleaning up the banks' balance sheets. Whatever the case, many prospective buyers are mining for data that will help them in June, when a new government plan to deal with banks' problems starts up.
This time, unlike during the roaring mortgage boom, some potential investors are actually visiting houses, talking to lenders, and acting like crime scene investigators for bad loans.
The decisions made by loan sleuths on how much to pay for the banks' bad holdings will determine the success of the government's plan to try to move those holdings off the banks' books. If the banks agree to the prices offered for their loans, the shifts in ownership of those loans could ultimately free up capital for the economy's recovery. But if the banks balk because they believe the assets are more valuable, think about the economy in terms of molasses.
"It will be interesting to see who does participate," says Paul Koches, executive vice president and general counsel at Ocwen Financial Corp., a mortgage servicing company. "We need to get this part of the economy unstuck from the mud."
No doubt, there's lots of opportunity. The combination of smelly loans and battered securities (pools of loans) on banks' books may total as much as $2 trillion, say industry insiders. Less than $50 billion has been raised so far from private investors and institutions such as pension funds and endowments to buy some of these troubled assets.
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Cute as a Button Tree Pillow
It's as simple as black and white-decorative throw pillows from Shelley Detton are easy and fun! This Cute as a Button Tree Pillow is just the thing if you're looking for easy sewing projects. Find little buttons with leaves on them for a cute autumn design!
- 1 square of fabric, cut at 13.5"
- Fusible interfacing, cut at 13"
- Fabric covered buttons
- Pencil
- Xacto knife
- Hot glue gun
- 4 strips of border fabric, cut to 1.5" wide
- 2 rectangles of fabric, cut to 15" x 11"
Fuse interfacing to backside of fabric, leaving 1/4" border around all edges of fabric without interfacing (to reduce bulk when sewn together).
Place the fabric covered buttons where you want them to go, leaving at least 2.5" with no buttons all the way around or you'll have a terrible time trying to sew the pillow together later on. I used 2 different sized buttons and alternated them in rows.
Use a marker or fabric pencil and carefully put a dot beneath each button where the shank touches the fabric.
Moving one button at a time, carefully poke through the fabric and interfacing at each marked dot with a tiny Xacto knife or other very small tool. If the hole/slit is too big, you'll struggle later on. Gently push/coax the shank of the button through the fabric and interfacing. If the hole is small, the button will stay in place for now.
When all buttons are pushed through, carefully turn fabric over to access all the shanks poking through the backside.
Using a hot glue gun, squirt a small but generous blob of hot glue around each shank, making sure that the glue oozes inside the little loop of the shank to hold it in place and keep the fabric from fraying around the hole. Let harden thoroughly.
Stitch border fabric to sides, press, and trim.
Add 2 more strips to top and bottom of pillow. Press and trim.
Press backing (rectangles) under 1/4" of one of the 15" edges on each rectangle. Press under again to hide the raw edges. Stitch along that "hem".
Place pillow front face up on table. Place the 2 rectangles face down, aligning outer raw edges so that there is about a 3" overlap over the middle of the pillow. Pin in place all around outer edge of pillow.
Stitch 1/4" all the way around, clip corners to reduce bulk. Turn right side out, press edges.
- To create flange, "stitch in the ditch" all the way around the pillow where the border meets the main fabric. Insert pillow form and you now have one very cute pillow!
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Must-have: a Peggy Martin Rose
This photo of the Peggy Martin rose in full bloom taken by Dr. William C. (Bill) Welch at his home near Burton, TX, illustrates a great Southern rose story on the Texas A&M website. This is a very special rose — very close to the hearts of Gulf Coast gardeners – and its story is […]
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Where to find the best plants for Houston?
I'm often asked, "Which nurseries do you shop?" Truth is, tho it may sound bromidic, I need a bumper sticker on my car that reads: "CAUTION! I BRAKE FOR PLANTS!" Actually, it should read: "…plants to buy and/or photograph." But this is about buying. I don't have a "plan" — if you define the term […]
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Want bluebirds? Plant berries
A mounted print of this beautiful John English bluebird photograph will be auctioned off during the August 14 Bluebird Society Symposium in Henderson. (See below) Linda Crum has bluebirds in her backyard. I want bluebirds in my back yard. We've been feeding birds in the garden for years. But only lately have we been hearing […]
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Yellow flowers for Alice
Brenda Beust Smith photo Giant coneflower. "I really just want to be warm yellow light that pours over everyone I love." — Conor Oberst This time of year, when so many yellow flowers are blooming, I think of Alice Hodges. Those of you who have been around along time will remember Alice, who ranks with […]
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Gardening for tea
Brenda Beust Smith photo Mint. Summer on the Gulf Coast means LOTS of iced tea. That's why so many herb folks "garden for tea." True tea aficionados, of course, point out Camellia sinensis, used for traditional black and green teas, does not grow well here. This China native doesn't like our climate or soil, points […]
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Red yuccas: Drough-tolerant, hardy & beautiful
Brenda Beust Smith photo Looks like the City of Houston horticulture powers-that-be are getting ready for summer water shortages. That may not be the reason they planted red yuccas along Harrisburg. It might have been because they're so pretty. But these super hardy, super drought-tolerant native Texas flowers can survive on very little water. They […]
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Why backyard bog gardens are a win-win
Bogs adjacent to ponds, top, make the water safer for koi but they're also great for regular gardeners, whether in the ground or in a container, above. Photos courtesy of the Houston Pond Society and Nelson Water Gardens. Have a drainage problem in your yard? Maybe you need a bog garden. The bog garden concept […]
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3 plants nurserymen are excited about
Nelson Water Gardens photo 'Mrs. Hitchcock' water lily. Looking for great plants to fill in for those wiped out by this past winter? Here are some choices that have our local nurserymen excited. NIGHT-BLOOMING WATER LILIES. Anita Nelson at Nelson Water Gardens is singing the praises of night-blooming waterlilies that open their flowers at night […]
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Caladiums & tomatoes: Show-off time
Brenda Beust Smith photo Caladiums Much as I love my garden, there are two arenas in which interest definitely flags and I'd just as soon cashier them from my yard altogether: • Plants that require maintenance • Plants that don't come back year after year. So you can see the ultimate irony in the fact […]
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Cool things to see out the car window
Brenda Beust Smith photo Brenda Beust Smith photo At age 92, my mother enjoys riding by beautiful places a little more than getting out and walking around. So I'm always on the look-out for "Oh, MY!" sites easy to view from the street. It's been a long time since I've driven by the topiary "zoo" […]
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National Weather Service Confirms Oxford County Tornado August 22, 2009 The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine has confirmed that August 21 storm damage in the towns of Norway, Paris, Buckfield, Sumner and Hartford in Oxford County, Maine was caused by a tornado. The tornado touched down near Dove Way in the town of Norway, then moved east-northeast for about 16 miles through the towns of Paris, Buckfield and Sumner, and then finally dissipated near the intersection of Route 219 and Church Road in the Town of Hartford. The maximum path width of the tornado was about 700 yards (0.4 miles) observed along Route 140 in the Town of Hartford. The tornado was rated as EF-1 on the Enhanced Fugita Scale with maximum winds estimated between 100 and 110 mph. Tornado damage was observed near or across the following roads: Norway:
Thousands of trees were snapped or uprooted by the tornado. In addition, numerous buildings were damages or destroyed by the tornado's winds or by falling trees. Also, many wires and utility poles were brought down by the falling trees. This was the 6th confirmed tornado in the State of Maine in 2009. Maine normally averages two tornadoes a year. The last confirmed tornado in Maine was on July 18th in the Town of Bethel in Oxford County (EF-0). To learn more about preparing for any emergency, visit MainePrepares. To learn more about tornadoes, visit the National Weather Service site Tornadoes....Nature's Most Violent Storms Contact:National Weather Service, Gray, Maine207-688-3216 Last update: 07/20/10 |
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quote:LSU- Jmarc, Flynn, RP now they dont have good qb play
quote:The fans, and most everyone else has figured out it isn't the QB's.
quote: LSU- Jmarc, Flynn, RP now they dont have good qb play Josh booty and Marcus randall?
quote:I really find it amusing that Miles' quarterbacks had no problems at OSU and the first few years he was here... high flying explosive offenses we the norm. What has changed so much?
quote: Bc we dont need a QB to throw the ball 35 times a game for 350 yards to win games. This isnt the Big12. We count on our defense. We run the ball to keep the other team's offense off the field and when our run game (i.e. O-line play) is gelling, our passing game is ther
quote:I wouldn't call them a "string of bad QB's." There was decent QB play in between.
quote:Don't have to have a spectacular offense. You do need to be able to turn it on when it's necessary though.
quote:Just imagine if even half those drops didnt happen or maybe if 5 of those deep balls that Mett overthrew were complete.
quote:t wouldn't have to be repeated if the fallacies it addresses weren't. Hard to blame a guy for being asked to do more than he is capable. I really hated the people that constantly bashed jordan. what was he gonna say, no coach im not going to play? What person in their right mind would say that?
quote:Randall and clausen didnt develop under Jimbo and Saban. They were both below average qbs.
quote: Then did not play despite the worst QB in our histroy stinking it up.
quote:Bama- broyle and jpw didnt get it doen. Mcelroy and Mccarron did.
quote:UF- Leak and tebow, now they dont have good qb play
quote:UT- Vince young and mccoy, now they dont have good qb play
quote:But im not going to sit here and say LSU is the only one that has had qb problems. That shite seems to go in cycles for every team regardless of the coach.


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Published March 14th, 2011
And they were off! The Ocala Breeders's Sales Day of Champions horse races were Monday.
The event featured four races, two between colts and two between fillies.
Even though the races began at 1pm on the start of the work week, thousands of people, both local and from abroad, came to the event, leaving an overflowing parking lot.
No betting was allowed on the Day of Champion races, but many did place their bets on the races being simulcast.
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In Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the telomerase complex binds to chromosome ends and is activated in late S-phase through a process coupled to the progression of the replication fork. Here, we show that the single-stranded DNA-binding protein RPA (replication protein A) binds to the two daughter telomeres during telomere replication but only its binding to the leading-strand telomere depends on the Mre11/Rad50/Xrs2 (MRX) complex. We further demonstrate that RPA specifically co-precipitates with yKu, Cdc13 and telomerase. The interaction of RPA with telomerase appears to be mediated by both yKu and the telomerase subunit Est1. Moreover, a mutation in Rfa1 that affects both the interaction with yKu and telomerase reduces the dramatic increase in telomere length of a rif1Δ, rif2Δ double mutant. Finally, we show that the RPA/telomerase association and function are conserved in Schizosaccharomyces pombe. Our results indicate that in both yeasts, RPA directly facilitates telomerase activity at chromosome ends.
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
Paranormal mysteries aren't exactly rocket science.
Still, when an author manages to get it right, the genre can
be endlessly entertaining.
'Flip That Haunted House,' by Rose Pressey, is one of those
books that mostly gets it right.
The setup of the book is pretty simple. Alabama Hargrove, a
southern singleton with a sassy mouth and a history of dabbling in different
professions (with disastrous results), decides that she's now ready to flip a house.
The one she chooses, just happens to be haunted.
That's not really a concern for Hargrove – mostly because
she just happens to belong to a paranormal investigation group.
Sure, that part of the book is a little contrived, Pressey
makes up for it though with legitimate home improvement tips (much more helpful
than all those books that include recipes these days).
Alabama is dealing with an eccentric mother, an injured best
friend and the really annoying guy that lives next door. That guy – Reed – just
happens to be a contractor who was considering buying the house to flip himself
– but also is ridiculously hot.
I like kooky stories that have realistic dialogue – and this
is definitely one of those. I found the characters likeable and the mystery
However, I think Pressey would have benefited from making
the book a little longer and expanding the mystery a little bit. It's not that
it falls flat – it just could have used some fleshing out.
Also, I'm not sure if this is part of a series or not, but
Pressey shouldn't force the romance at the end. Let it build in a realistic way.
I think that's what a lot of authors inadvertently do – push a romance too
hard, too soon.
The book is solidly written, and there are very few typos –
especially for an indie book. However, there were a few times when I was
reading the book when I would have to stop and start the paragraph I was
currently reading over.
It's not that the grammar was incorrect, just that the word
choices were sometimes clunky.
Still, as far as paranormal mysteries go, this one is definitely
a keeper and I'm looking forward to learning more about Alabama Hargrove – and her
hot neighbor.
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Czech company joins Hall Co. international biz venturesBy Marc Eggers Staff OAKWOOD A drive through the industrial parks of Oakwood can, at times, seem a bit like a drive along Embassy Row near the State Department in Washington, DC, or the United Nations complex on Manhattan's east side. Flags from companies headquartered in places such as Germany, Japan, Italy, and the Netherlands are visible from the street.
So when on Monday morning an oversized black Ford Excursion with heavily tinted windows pulls into a parking lot along Rafe Banks Drive in the Oakwood South Industrial Park and the Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic joined by their Ambassador to the United States step out and are immediately greeted by Georgia's Lieutenant Governor, Casey Cagle, it is not totally unexpected. Just another in a series of international investments being made in our area, fostered by local administrators and courted by groups such as the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. These dignitaries had traveled to Oakwood for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of ALBAform, Inc. But the route ALBAform, Inc. has taken to end up at their new headquarters in Hall County is a bit unique. More on that shortly. ALBAform, Inc. manufactures custom metal components for the automotive industry and is the first Czech production company to venture capital in the state of Georgia. Their investment of $2.5 million will lead to the eventual employment of 30 or more workers. That's great news for our area. Czech Foreign Minister (a position similar to that of US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton) Jan Kohout had just flown in from Prague and Ambassador Petr Gandalovic had made the trip from Washington, DC, to be a part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony; a high level of participation by the Czech government to say the least. But the spark that ignited the decision by the parent company ALBA-METAL, a family owned company based in Ladná, Czech Republic, began many years ago when three college coeds first met while students at Schiller International University. Monika Vintrlikova, Lindsay Roseler, and Kelly O'Donnell studied together as part of the Florida-based school's international studies program. And they have remained in touch since. Monika's family owned ALBA-METAL. Kelly was the connection when ALBA-METAL decided to move some of their production resources to the United States to be closer to the new assembly plants that European carmakers were building in the southeast. Kelly lives in Texas and it was there that ALBAform, Inc. secured their corporate charter. Subsequent to that the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce was able to help attract ALBAform, Inc. to Hall County. But who would head up the new Georgia operation? That's where Lindsay entered the ALBA picture. "In the middle of 2012 I got a Facebook message from Monika," Ms. Roseler said, "asking me if I would be interested in managing ALBAform's new plant." "Yes, I did get my job offer in a Facebook message," Roseler said to the laughter of the audience. She moved from upstate New York to Hall County to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on June 1st. "But it's a prime example of what ALBA group stands for: family, friends and community. This is an ideal location...in the heart of the southeastern automotive corridor here in the US, deeply embedded in the booming industry of Hall County." Powell attended a dinner the evening before hosted by the company's owners to celebrate ALBAform, Inc.'s move to Hall County. "It was nice last night to see how (they) respected each other's position...and the appreciation they had for being here...in the United States. It was refreshing to see that." Vintrlikova added, "We had heard that this was the place to be and...there is a strong German community that works for (the) automotive (industry)...our customer is located in South Carolina and their second plant is in Alabama and we are right here in the middle." "Georgia is just the right place to be!" Vintrlikova added. Who can argue with that position? © Copyright 2015 AccessNorthGa.com
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Can Star Man Akinfenwa Silence The Gulls?
Adebayo Akinfenwa has been named as the League Two Player of the Month for November
"I have to say absolute credit to him," said manager Aidy Boothroyd, who thought the player was lacking motivation when he took over at Sixfields and refused to rule out selling him in the summer.
"He has lost two stone, he's playing very well, he runs around and does all of the things that he was good at before, but has added to his game."
Akinfenwa will be a key man again as the Cobblers look to end a run of three straight defeats when they take on Torquay United on Saturday.
The Gulls have big local derbies coming up against Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle but manager Martin Ling said: "All I'm thinking about is my team to play Northampton, and the players are fully focused on that."
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On February 25th, the New York Yankees played a spring training exhibition game against Florida State University at Steinbrenner Field. FSU takes us in a behind the scenes look of the Seminole experience.
Archive for the 'Yankees Spring Training' Category
FSU Baseball: The Yankees Experience
Posted in Yankee News, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Spring Training, Yankees Videos, tagged Florida, Florida State University, FSU, George M. Steinbrenner Field, New York Yankees, Spring Training, Tampa, The Seminoles on March 6, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Spring Training Game #9: Yankees at Phillies
Posted in Yankees Gameday, Yankees Spring Training, tagged Bright House Field, Clearwater, Florida, Kyle Kendrick, Masahiro Tanaka, MLB Network, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Spring Training on March 6, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
New York Yankees (4-4) vs Philadelphia Phillies (1-6)
Pitching Matchup:
RHP Masahiro Tanaka (0-0, 0.00) vs RHP Kyle Kendrick (0-0, 13.50)
Gardner LF
Jeter SS
Teixeira 1B
Beltran RF
McCann C
Soriano DH
Johnson 3B
Roberts 2B
Williams CF
The game will take place at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida. It's slated to start at 2:30PM ET (delayed due to rain). The game will be televised on the MLB Network.
Spring Training Game #2: Pirates at Yankees
Posted in Yankees Gameday, Yankees Spring Training, tagged Charlie Morton, David Phelps, Florida, George M. Steinbrenner Field, MLB.TV, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa, YES Network on February 27, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
New York Yankees (0-1) vs Pittsburgh Pirates (1-0)
Pitching Matchup:
RHP David Phelps (0-0, 0.00) vs RHP Charlie Morton (0-0, 0.00)
Gardner LF
Jeter SS
Suzuki RF
Roberts 2B
Cervelli C
Johnson 3B
Romine DH
Canzler 1B
Williams CF
The game will take place at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. It's slated to start at 1:05PM ET. The game will be televised on the YES Network (and MLB.TV – Free Game)
Piniella apologizes for using the word "raped" on air
Posted in Yankee News, Yankees Media, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Organization, Yankees Spring Training, Yankees: Off the field, YES Network, tagged Bob Raissman, Boston Red Sox, Broadcaster, Ken Singleton, Lou Piniella, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Rape, Raped, Spring Training, Sweet Lou, Toronto Blue Jays, Trade, YES Network on March 21, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
If you were watching the telecast of the Yankees-Red Sox game yesterday on the YES Network, you could hear Lou Piniella use the word 'raped' to describe the trade between the Blue Jays and Marlins (which included Buehrle, Johnson, Reyes, etc.). He said, "I don't want to use the word 'raped,' but they (Toronto) basically took a lot of talent from the Miami Marlins." According to Bob Raissman of the NY Daily News, Sweet Lou apologized and stated, "A Yankee official said the organization stood behind Piniella while recognizing he made a mistake."
We all know how seriously this word is taken, but their was something humorous in the fact that he said he didn't want to use the word and then actually said it. It was a weird moment. Ken Singleton didn't respond and just continued calling the game. You got the feeling that it was just a slip of the tongue moment for Lou, and not grounds for firing. It was odd, that's for sure.
Pitchers and Catchers report in 8 days
Posted in Yankee News, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Organization, Yankees Outlook, Yankees Spring Training, tagged Florida, George M. Steinbrenner Field, MLB, New York Yankees, Opening Day, Pitches and Catchers, Spring Training 2013, Tampa on February 4, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
The Super Bowl is now over. We're still in the midst of both the hockey and basketball season, but don't fret Yankees fans. Pitchers and catchers report to Tampa on February 12th. Position players will follow on the 17th (full squad). Opening Day is 56 days away! It can't come soon enough.
Ibanez: A better guitar than DH
Posted in Yankee Players, Yankees Outlook, Yankees Spring Training on March 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
It's not time to hit the reset button on the Raul Ibanez signing, but those who didn't think it was the best move Brian Cashman ever made are beginning to see the worst fears realized.
By all accounts, Ibanez is a nice guy and outstanding clubhouse presence. He certainly has plenty of postseason experience (although, a .231 career postseason average isn't exactly tearing it up). But there is reason to worry. He is entering his age 40 season, his once shaky outfield defensive skills have diminished to the point where he is unusable as an outfielder. At bat, his contact rate and batting average on balls in play have declined at an alarming rate over the past three seasons. Add in that he no longer packs any thump against left-handed pitching (down to a .211 average with only a .585 OPS last year) or away from Citizens Bank Ballpark (only a .210 average last season) and there's plenty to make you wonder if the $2 million the Yanks spent on him might have been better used elsewhere.
But that was last year and Ibanez does have a solid track record of (at worst) being respectable against righties. But anyone who's watched him this spring can see trouble on the horizon. Remember Randy Winn? You're forgiven if you don't. His two month stint in pinstripes were about as forgettable as anyone in Yankee's history. The Yanks signed him in 2010 to be a defensive outfielder and switch-hitting bench bat. Like Ibanez, there were signs of decline before Cashman signed him. But he proved to be worse than below average; looking inept on fly balls and overmatched at the plate. On May 28 that year the Yanks gave him his outright release. The Cardinals picked him up a week later, where he proved to be no better. It was his last hurrah – the Orioles cut him during Spring Training last year.
What has Yankee fans buzzing and the tabloids wondering is that so far this Spring, Joe Girardi gave Ibanez every chance to prove to the world he still has it. Despite garnering a team-high 61 at-bats, Ibanez has managed two hits. Just two. And none since the opening week of exhibition. More alarming than that is the way he's looked at the plate: confused, overmatched and late on fastballs. It begins to make you wonder if his career-low 5% walk rate last season was an aberration – to the good side.
We're two weeks away from Opening day and all of this might be worrying about nothing. After all, it's not as if Ibanez is being counted on to carry the offense – at best, he figured to slot seventh in the batting order. And he might ramp it up once the games are played for real. He wouldn't be the first veteran player to just go through the motions during the Spring. One thing I know for certain, though. If he's 0-for-April, he won't be here come May.
For his sake, I hope he didn't sign a long-term lease in the NYC metro area.
Andy Pettitte Unretires. Signs 2.5M/1-Year minor league deal with Yankees
Posted in Breaking News, Yankee News, Yankee Players, Yankees Management, Yankees Minors, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Opinion, Yankees Organization, Yankees Outlook, Yankees Spring Training, Yankees Transactions, tagged $2.5 Million, 46, Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia, Corey Sipkin, Freddy Garcia, Hiroki uroda, Ivan Nova, Jack Curry, Major League Baseball, Michael Pineda, Minor League Deal, MLB, New York Daily News, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes, Yankees Universe on March 16, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Jack Curry broke the story via Twitter:
The Yankees have signed Andy Pettitte to a 1-year minor league deal worth $2.5 million. The team is thrilled to have 240-game winner back.
Who saw this coming? I can't say I did, although when I first heard he was retiring I thought he would have an itch to come back. The man is only 39 years old, and that's not so "out there" considering how many pitchers play into their 40's these days.
The Yankees rotation looks like this as of now: Sabathia-Kuroda-Nova-Pineda-Hughes-Garcia. When, and IF Pettitte makes it up to the major leagues, someone is going to have to bepushed out of the rotation. Obviously, we can't predict the future (injuries, trades, etc.), so there might even be a spot available depending on how the season plays out. It's going to take some time for him to get in playing shape, so he won't be joining the team anytime soon.
Yankees Universe has a really great love and admiration for Andy. The outpouring from fans in response to this news clearly shows how happy we all are to have #46 back. The man came to spring training this year as an instructor, and he clearly got that itch to put the pinstripes on again. Welcome Back, Andy.
Spring Training Game #8: Braves at Yankees
Posted in Yankees Gameday, Yankees Spring Training, tagged Atlanta Braves, Florida, Freddy Garcia, George M. Steinbrenner Field, Julio Teheran, MLB Network, New York Yankees, Spring Training, Tampa, YES Network on March 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
New York Yankees (2-4) vs Atlanta Braves (1-5)
Pitching Matchup:
RHP Freddy Garcia (0-0, 9.00) vs RHP Julio Teheran (0-0, 31.50)
Derek Jeter SS, Curtis Granderson CF, Robinson Cano 2B, Nick Swisher RF, Eric Chavez 3B, Russell Martin C, Andruw Jones LF, Chris Dickerson DH, Jorge Vazquez 1B
The game will take place at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. It's slated to start at 7:05PM ET. The game will be televised on both the YES & MLB Networks (MLB.TV, MLB.com). (more…)
Baseball is BACK!
Posted in Yankees Spring Training, tagged Alex Rodriguez, Bill Hall, Exhibition Games, Freddy Garcia, Phil Hughes, Roy Halladay, Spring Training on March 4, 2012 | 2 Comments »
The first weekend of exhibition is over. For those of you keeping score (and I'm not sure why you would a this point), the Yankees beat the Phillies twice. The games were about what you would expect at this point. Some sloppy defense, plenty of mental errors and lots of guys getting playing time that are already ticketed for Scranton or Trenton. But you know what? The grass is green, the temperatures warm. The ball still makes the same sound when it hits a glove. The bat still makes a resounding *crack* when it a batter strikes a ball on the sweet spot. (Speaking of which, did you see that blast A-Rod hit off Roy Halladay today?) And grown men are earning their living, playing a game we love.
All of which means Spring is here and Spring Training is underway. Soon, we'll be crowding into Yankee Stadium on Opening Day. But for now, enjoy the games. Debate heartily if Phil Hughes or Freddy Garcia should be the #5 starter. Wonder aloud who the 25th man should be (please, not Bill Hall!). But baseball is back – and it's the happiest time of the year for us baseball diehards!
Andy Kindler at Yankees Spring Training-2011
Posted in Yankee Players, Yankees Humor, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Spring Training, Yankees Videos, Yankees: Off the field, tagged Alex Rodriguez, Andy Kindler, CBS, David Wells, Mark Teixeira, Michael Kay, New York Yankees, Paul O'Neill, Spring Training, The Late Show with David Letterman, Yankees Toaster, Yogi Berra on March 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Andy Kindler took his annual visit to Yankees Spring Training camp in Florida. He appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman last night and shared his experiences. Here's a look back at at 2010.
Andy Kindler: (wondering how you work in a baseball glove) "Do you suck it….uh….soak it…" David Wells: "I don't suck anything, buddy. You might want to suck it."
Yanks final cuts
Posted in Breaking News, Yankee News, Yankee Players, Yankees Blogs, Yankees Spring Training, tagged 25-man roster, Austin Romine, Bryan Hoch, Eduardo Nunez, Gustavo Molina, Jesus Montero, Ramiro Pena on March 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On his blog, Bryan Hoch reports that in the greatest upset since the St. Louis Browns 1944 World Series win, neither Jesus Montero nor Austin Romine will break camp with Yankees. Instead, the backup catcher (at least for now) is Gustavo Molina. In other news, the primary back-up infielder for the past two years, Ramiro Pena, is on his way to Scranton. His roster spot is taken by Eduardo Nunez.
You can read all the details here.


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The future is here with the latest technology in skin resurfacing – the MiXto SX is a revolutionary new treatment for wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven damaged skin, brown spots and sun damage, and dull and loose skin.
MiXto SX can even be used to get rid of those scars and stretch marks that you thought were there for life!
The MiXto SX Micro Fractional Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser is a safe and effective FDA-approved treatment for skin rejuvenation that makes it possible for you to have healthy, younger looking skin with minimal post treatment "social downtime"
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MiXto SX is the treatment of choice for acne scars or signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, loose skin and uneven pigmentation. A single treatment can result in significant improvement in skin texture and color while dramatically softening wrinkles. MiXto's patent pending scanning technology offers a safer and more comfortable treatment than virtually any other laser on the market.
No More "Bee's Knees", MiXto SX Tightens Up The Knees and Elbows!
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The MiXto SX delivers a therapeutic matrix of tiny beams of light energy each about the size of the period at the end of a sentence. This energy is delivered to about 20% of the treated skin surface (fractional laser) targeting the top and mid layers of the skin with minimal discomfort. Advanced MiXto SX technology delivers powerful results without the harsh side effects and downtime of traditional CO2 resurfacing.
Patients typically see a 40% - 60% improvement in the quality of their skin! This dramatic improvement used to ONLY be attainable through surgery.
MiXto SX micro fractional therapy provides the benefits of traditional full surface CO2 laser treatment, without general anesthesia, pain and prolonged downtime.
Benefits of MiXto treatment include:
* May be safely used for ALL skin types
* Immediate shrinkage of damaged or loose skin
* Treatment of acne scarring and pitting
* Softening of fine lines and wrinkles
* Removal of age and sun spots
* Minimal "social downtime" (usually no more than 5-7 days)
* New collagen production for up to 1 year following treatment
* Lifting and tightening of the skin of the neck and jaw line
Q – How long does it take to perform a procedure?
Usually about 20-40 minutes for the face, 15-20 minutes for the décolletage or arms and 10-15 minutes for the hands.
Q – How comfortable is the procedure?
This will depend on the pain treatment program the doctor prescribes. Generally speaking, during treatment you will experience the same feeling as a light finger flick to the cheek. Also, you may feel a gradual heating of the skin as the treatment progresses.
Q – How will I feel after treatment?
This will vary from patient to patient, but generally you will feel like you have a slight sunburn immediately after the treatment from about 30 minutes to 3 hours. Also, your skin may feel tight, especially around the lips.
Q – How long is the recovery process?
This again will vary from patient to patient and on depend as well as the level of treatment prescribed. On average, 5-7 days for the face and 7-10 days for the hands, décolletage, and arms.
Q – Will I need more than one treatment?
Most patients do not require a second treatment. If a second treatment is requested, wait 1-2 months. Gradual improvement will occur during this time period due to new collagen production and remodeling.
Q – How soon can I go outside after a treatment?
You could safely go outside immediately after treatment with a protective hat and eyewear. As soon as the erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) subside, you can apply makeup and sun screen. Keep in mind that once the new skin is revealed it should be treated as being sensitive to the sun. Every precaution should be taken to protect the new skin from repeated damage.
Q – Can I go back to work the same day?
Generally speaking, yes. However, everybody has their own level of "social downtime". How to gauge this time depends on the strength of the MiXto treatment used and the medications prescribed after the procedure. As an example, patients receiving only a mild topical anesthetic (numbing cream) have returned to work immediately after treatment.
Shaft Medical San Diego specializes in the very latest advanced aesthetic medicine procedures.
As San Diego's leading provider of Automated FUE Hair Transplantation, our practice offers NeoGraft "No Linear Scar" Hair and Eyebrow Restoration, MiXto SX Micro Fractional Skin Resurfacing Laser for acne scars and skin rejuvenation, PureLight Cellulite Heliotherapy, Alma Accent XL Radio Frequency Laser for skin tightening, QuadraSculpt Liposuction Body Contouring Surgery, Prolite IPL Laser for hair removal and facial rejuvenation, Laviv Personal Skin Cell Cloning Therapy and NeoGraft LTS Cold Laser for acne and enhanced hair growth, as well as Botox, Dysport, Juvéderm, Radiesse, Latisse for eyelash growth, and varicose vein and spider vein treatment.
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Oven-Baked Tradition Dog Food gets the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4 stars.
The Oven-Baked Tradition product line includes 12 dry dog foods. However, since we're unable to locate AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements for these dog foods on the product's web page, it's impossible for us to report specific life stage recommendations for these recipes.
The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this review.
- Oven-Baked Tradition Small Breed Lamb
- Oven-Baked Tradition Medium Breed Lamb
- Oven-Baked Tradition Small Breed Whitefish
- Oven-Baked Tradition Medium Breed Whitefish
- Oven-Baked Tradition Small Breed Senior (3 stars)
- Oven-Baked Tradition Small Breed Puppy (4.5 stars)
- Oven-Baked Tradition Large Breed Puppy (4.5 stars)
- Oven-Baked Tradition Medium Breed Senior (3 stars)
- Oven-Baked Tradition Small Breed Chicken (3.5 stars)
- Oven-Baked Tradition Large Breed Chicken (3.5 stars)
- Oven-Baked Tradition Medium Breed Puppy (4.5 stars)
- Oven-Baked Tradition Medium Breed Chicken (3.5 stars)
Oven-Baked Tradition Medium Breed Whitefish was selected to represent the other products in the line for this review.
Oven-Baked Tradition Medium Breed Whitefish
Dry Dog Food
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Ingredients: Fresh whitefish ( cod, flounder, haddock), ground whole barley, herring meal, ground brown rice, oatmeal, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), ground pearled barley, ground whole flaxseed, monosodium phosphate, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, fresh whole sweet potato, sea salt, choline chloride, inulin (prebiotic), Yucca schidigera extract, taurine, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin E supplement, beta-carotene, fresh spinach, dried kelp, fresh broccoli, fresh whole apples, fresh whole blueberries, fresh whole pears, fresh bananas, Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Lactobacillus lactis fermentation product, Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, vitamins and minerals (vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, calcium iodate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, sodium selenite), natural flavor, rosemary extract
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 3.3%
Red items when present indicate controversial ingredients
Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
Guaranteed Analysis | 23% | 14% | NA |
Dry Matter Basis | 26% | 16% | 51% |
Calorie Weighted Basis | 22% | 33% | 45% |
The first ingredient in this dog food lists whitefish consisting of cod, flounder and haddock.
Although it is a quality item, raw fish contains about 80% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.
After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.
The second ingredient is barley. Barley is a starchy carbohydrate supplying fiber and other healthy nutrients. However, aside from its energy content, this cereal grain is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The third ingredient is herring meal. Because it is considered a meat concentrate, herring meal contains almost 300% more protein than fresh fish itself.
Herring is a fatty marine fish naturally high in protein as well as omega 3 fatty acids, essential oils needed by every dog to sustain life.
Fish meal is typically obtained from the "clean, dried, ground tissue of undecomposed whole fish and fish cuttings" of commercial fish operations.1
We are pleased to note that, unlike many fish meals, this particular item appears2 to be ethoxyquin-free.
The fourth ingredient is brown rice, a complex carbohydrate that (once cooked) can be fairly easy to digest. However, aside from its natural energy content, rice is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The fifth ingredient is oatmeal, a whole-grain product made from coarsely ground oats. Oatmeal is naturally rich in B-vitamins, dietary fiber and can be (depending upon its level of purity) gluten-free.
The sixth ingredient is canola oil. Many applaud canola for its favorable omega-3 content while some condemn it as an unhealthy fat.
Much of the objection regarding canola oil appears to be related to the use of genetically modified rapeseed as its source material.
Yet others find the negative stories about canola oil more the stuff of urban legend than actual science.3
In any case, plant-based oils like canola are less biologically available to a dog than fish oil as a source of quality omega-3 fats.
The seventh ingredient lists pearled barley. The term "pearled" means the grain has been processed to remove its outer hull and bran, unlike whole barley.
The eighth ingredient is flaxseed, one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Provided they've first been ground into a meal, flax seeds are also rich in soluble fiber.
However, flaxseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.
But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this product.
With three notable exceptions…
First, we note the inclusion of inulin, a starch-like compound made up of repeating units of carbohydrates and typically sourced from chicory root.
Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, it's also a prebiotic used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog's digestive tract.
Next, we note the inclusion of dried fermentation products in this recipe. Fermentation products are typically added to provide enzymes to aid the animal with digestion.
And lastly, the minerals listed here do not appear to be chelated. And that can make them more difficult to absorb. Non-chelated minerals are usually associated with lower quality dog foods.
Oven-Baked Tradition Dog Food
The Bottom Line
Judging by its ingredients alone, Oven-Baked Tradition looks like an above average dry product.
But ingredient quality by itself cannot tell the whole story. We still need to estimate the product's meat content before determining a final rating.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 26%, a fat level of 16% and estimated carbohydrates of about 51%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 26% and a mean fat level of 14%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 52% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 55%.
Near-average protein. Below-average fat. And above-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.
Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the flax seed, this looks like the profile of a kibble containing a moderate amount of meat.
Bottom line?
Oven-Baked Tradition Dog Food is a plant-based kibble using a moderate amount of chicken, lamb or fish as its main sources of animal protein, thus earning the brand 4 stars.
Highly recommended.
Please note certain recipes are sometimes given a higher or lower rating based upon our estimate of their total meat content.
A Final Word
The descriptions and analyses expressed in this and every article on this website represent the views and opinions of the author.
The Dog Food Advisor does not test dog food products.
We rely almost entirely on the integrity of the information posted by each company on its website. As such, the accuracy of every review is directly dependent upon the quality of the test results from any specific batch of food a company chooses to publish.
Although it's our goal to ensure all the information on this website is correct, we cannot guarantee its completeness or its accuracy; nor can we commit to ensuring all the material is kept up-to-date on a daily basis.
Each review is offered in good faith and has been designed to help you make a more informed decision when buying dog food.
However, due to the biological uniqueness of every animal, none of our ratings are intended to suggest feeding a particular product will result in a specific dietary response or health benefit for your pet.
For a better understanding of how we analyze each product, please read our article, "The Problem with Dog Food Reviews".
Remember, no dog food can possibly be appropriate for every life stage, lifestyle or health condition. So, choose wisely. And when in doubt, consult a qualified veterinary professional for help.
In closing, we do not accept money, gifts or samples from pet food companies in exchange for special consideration in the preparation of our reviews or ratings.
To learn how we support the cost of operating this website, please visit our public Disclosure and Disclaimer page.
Have an opinion about this dog food? Or maybe the review itself? Please know we welcome your comments.
Notes and Updates
02/06/2011 Original review
03/05/2012 Review updated (added many new recipes)
09/08/2013 Review updated
09/08/2013 Last Update
- Association of American Feed Control Officials ↩
- Oven Baked Tradition Website, 3/5/2012 ↩
- Mikkelson, B and DP, Oil of Ole, Urban Legends Reference Pages (2005) ↩


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Chuck Burger to Open in Palm Beach Gardens
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Chuck Burger's Creekstone Farms premium beef burger. |
Chuck Burger Joint is brought to you by the owners of PyroGrill, the "fast-casual" Mexican restaurant minichain. Chuck Burger will serve Creekstone Farms premium beef burgers, fries, and shakes. In addition, the restaurant will feature a selection of beers and wines.
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Chuck Burger is scheduled to open August 8. During the opening celebration on the 8th and 9th, the first 250 guests who arrive from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m. will be able to order a burger, fries, and soda for $5, proceeds of which will go to a local charity (to be named).
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One of the things I love about fashion is acceptance of hypocrisy. One season you are judging a certain shoe and the next season you are wearing that same shoe. I once banned the color silver for an entire five years. Guess what my wedding ring is made from? You guessed it: platinum.
Our fashion loves and hates are shamelessly inconsistent and I applaud the sanction to change our minds. We are talking about fashion here people, not human core values. Stop taking yourselves so seriously.
Which brings me to the topic of Birkenstocks. My mother bought me my first pair as a kid and I wore them until the cork pitted out and the suede was covered in brown water stains. I went through a few more pairs after that, loving every minute of it. My wide feet had finally found a home on a springy bed of cork and leather.
Sometime during high school, I decided I was punk rock and Birkenstocks were a thing for smelly hippies. I was obviously cooler than that and wanted no part in it. My Birks were traded in for Dr. Martens and were given no further thought until now.
Birkenstocks are back! Semi-old news maybe. But I love declaring that I love a shoe I once hated. I love declaring that I love a shoe I once hated and loved before I hated it. Doesn't that feel good? Its fashion. I am allowed to change my mind.
There is no denying our new wardrobe stylist Josie Cabrera has amazing personal style. The second this New York transplant breezed into our studio last January, it was style love at first sight. This girl gets it let me tell you.
Amidst the confusion of moving studios and battling our scummy new landlord (we have to move again), I haven't had a chance to properly introduce Josie and sing her the praises she deserves. Be sure and check out her website here. She also shoots some pretty awesome analog photography and has a kickass personal Pinterest here.
We snapped a few photos outside the studio to show you how Josie wears some of our pieces. She is pretty much living in our Audre Lace Up Heels (named for my buddy Audre who owns Bolo Vintage) and these ripped up vintage jeans.
Here she has paired our Dragonfly Tee by Evil Twin with her fave jeans and shoes. The iridescent green sleeves on this top just kill me. I do have to mention that there are matching Dragonfly Shorts just in case you haven't seen them. The shoes are $48 here and the top is $65 here.
Spring break is just around the corner which means sunshine and pool parties await! Pick out your perfect shade of blue and score yourself some retro tan lines with our vintage swim collection.
When in doubt, crop it out ladies. Crop tops are having a moment and we can't say we're hating it. Whatever your style may be, we've got you covered with stripes, cut outs, and graphics. Be sure to shop our new arrivals, to get the latest trends!
Psst! Shop our cropped styles here!
We know menswear inspired clothing has been around the block a few times, but we have to admit, we haven't quite seen it done in such a chic and effortless way before. The simplistic, oversized, yet still somewhat tailored silhouettes has the whole 'Who me? I just rolled out of bed looking this damn fabulous' ensemble nailed to a tee. So in other words, man up, ladies.
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My Girlfriend hasa got a focus and it has developed a problem with the boot/tailgate.
whilst driving along the boot will pop open. Last night it was doing it whenever the brake pedal was pressed and released. I called Ford up and there were most helpful saying that they hadn't got a clue why it would do this..
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EXCLUSIVE: Justin Bieber Pranks Willow Smith; Thinks 'Whip My Hair' Needs More Cowbell [VIDEO]
Justin Bieber's affinity for pranks is no secret, and that proved true Sunday when Bieber was joined by his manager Scooter Braun and swagger coach (among other things) Ryan Good to ambush tour-mate Willow Smith in Manchester, England.
In the video, Scooter and Ryan are seen putting on Willow's signature neon braids and make-up, pretending to be two of her backup dancers. The two crash the stage, catching Willow off guard while she performed her track "Whip My Hair." They're quickly joined by Willow's brother Jaden Smith and Justin himself who wields a cowbell, reminiscent of Will Ferrell's iconic "Saturday Night Live" sketch.
Count on Willow to get her revenge soon though, as she tweeted, "My big brother's Justin and Jaden pranked me on stage tonight…#payback!!!" Willow is joining Justin for the entire European leg of his tour.
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You burden me with your questions
You'd have me tell no lies.
You're always askin' what it's all about,
Don't listen to my replies.
You say to me I don't talk enough,
But when I do I'm a fool.
These times I've spent, I've realized,
I'm gonna shoot through, and leave you.
You burden me with your problems,
By telling me more bout mine.
I'm always so concerned,
With the way you say,
You're always at stop,
To think of us,
Being one is more than I'd ever known.
But this time I realize,
I'm gonna shoot through, and leave you.
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Sierra Providence to host knee pain seminar February 19
El Paso, TX (KTSM) — Sierra Providence East Medical Center will be hosting a free patient seminar on knee pain on Wednesday February 19.
Hospital officials are inviting anyone in the El Paso area who desire a restored lifestyle and are seeking the latest technology in knee or hip replacement who may benefit from the MAKOplasty® solution.
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Instructions for Playing the Speed Memory Game
After opening the Speed Memory game your screen should look like the following except in 2014 the scriptures will be taken from
the gospel of John and for the advanced level some from the epistles 1,2,3 John and Revelation
You then select the Division (Beginner, Junior, Int Sr, or Exp Sr Division or Memorize-90) of the verses by clicking on the downward arrow
Then scroll down and select the Category and click on it.
Then Select the Verse to Study by clicking on the downward arrow and scrolling down to the verse.
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Hollywood's hottest stepped out for Target Presents AFI Night at the Movies on Wednesday night. The star-studded screening of classic films included appearances from icons Harrison Ford, Samuel L. Jackson, Cher, Kevin Spacey, Kurt Russell, Mike Myers, Demi Moore, Shirley MacLaine, Sally Field, Peter Fonda, Sidney Poitier and Kathy Bates saying a few words about the films that helped shape their careers. Take a look, below!
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