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Paula Deen Signature Stainless Steel Cookware 2-Quart Covered Saucepan
"Childhood memories are so important to me. My copper bottom pots and pans remind me of the time I had with my mother. Cooking w/ friends and family is fun when you have the right tools, and these pans will give you pleasure for years." -Paula Deen
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"Childhood memories are so important to me. My copper bottom pots and pans remind me of the time I had with my mother. Cooking w/ friends and family is fun when you have the right tools, and these pans will give you pleasure for years." -Paula Deen- Type: Sauce pan
- Surface: Stainless steel
- Materials: Stainless Steel
- Handle attachment: Rubberized, dual riveted handles
- Care instructions: Hand wash
- Oven-safe to: 350� F
- Dimensions: 13 inches x 7 inches x 6 inches
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Color | Silver |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Type | Sauce Pan |
Product Features | Includes Lid Induction Safe |
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Manufacturer Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
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2 quart saucepan I would like to purchase more of Paula Dean cookware. It is so nice to use and as usual Overstock delivered it very quickly
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Paula Deen Stainless Steel and Copper 2 Quart pan I love this pan. Any pans with a copper bottom are wonderful for heating in.
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Quality Cookware Excellent, quality pan. I absolutely love it. Very well crafted and just the perfect size for what I was looking for. Would definitely purchase more from the same line.
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How to Season Stainless Steel Pans
While most cooks know that you need to season your food before it will taste good, new cooks might not know that you can also season your pots and pans. Seasoning is a process in which you prepare a pan or other cookware before you use it for the first time. When you season stainless steel pots and pans, you are filling the pores of the pan's surface with carbonized oil, which blocks the oxidation process and therefore keeps the cookware from rusting or pitting. In addition, seasoning helps to prevent food from sticking to the pan. The following steps will teach you how to season and protect your stainless steel pots and pans so they will last longer and work better.
Best Pots and Pans
Choosing the perfect cookware is a matter of personal preference and cooking style, but understanding the differences can help every cook. Professional chefs agree that every household needs an 8- to 10-inch skillet, a 5- to 7-quart sauce pan and a stock pot. Choose pans that fit your needs, and you will love cooking with them.
Stainless Steel Cookware Care
For chefs with strong opinions and a no-nonsense approach to cooking, stainless steel cookware is a popular choice. Prized for its resistance to staining, odors, and the transference of flavors, stainless steel cookware is a sound choice for any kitchen. It does require some special care, however, if you want to make the most of your pots and pans.
Tips on Buying Stainless Cookware Sets
Prepare meals at home effortlessly when you buy stainless cookware sets for your kitchen. Whether you need a 19-piece stainless cookware set that includes multiple pots, pans and utensils or a stainless steel cookware set with oven- and dishwasher-safe tools, the following suggestions will help you find the best stainless cookware for your lifestyle. Read on for tips on buying stainless cookware sets.
How to Break in a Stainless Steel Frying Pan
Stainless steel frying pans are frequently used by professional chefs and serious cooks at home. Unlike cast-iron fry pans, stainless steel fry pans do not need to be seasoned before use; and unlike nonstick fry pans, you will need to use oil to avoid food sticking to the surface of your stainless steel fry pan and even then, some food will still stick. While these facts might seem like disadvantages, they're actually the reasons why many cooks prefer to use stainless steel fry pans. High-quality stainless steel cookware may not be the best for cooking things like eggs, but for the most flavorful searing of fish, meat and vegetables, stainless steel fry pans are unrivaled. The following steps will teach you how break in your stainless steel fry pan before each use.
Tips on Cooking with a Cast-iron Skillet
Once you cook with cast iron, you'll understand why people are so attached to this sturdy, efficient cookware. When well-seasoned and cared for properly, cast-iron cookware can last generations and will provide an excellent natural, nonstick surface. Cooking with cast-iron pots and pans isn't much different than using other types of pots and pans, but there are a few important techniques you should be aware of in order to get the most out of your cast-iron cookware.
How to Use a Roasting Pan
A roasting pan is a large pan, often with a lid, that is used to roast meats in the oven. The pan can be made of stainless steel, aluminum or other metals and have enamel or nonstick coatings. Roasting pans are available in a variety of sizes to suit different types of roasting. The key to properly using a roasting pan is to leave at least 2 inches of air space around the meat that you are roasting.
Best Cookware for Electric Stoves
To get the best results from your cookware, it's important to know which cookware will work best with your electric cooktop. While all pots and pans can be used with an electric stove, different cookware works better with different surfaces. Electric cooktops range from the conventional metal-coil burner to glass-top halogen units, radiant heat burners and induction stove tops that use electromagnetic energy to heat food. To learn which type of cookware will work best with your electric range, keep reading.
How to Care for Nonstick Cookware
You love your nonstick cookware, so take good care of it. Nonstick cookware has a special coating that can make your cooking healthier by reducing the amount of fat and oil you need to use in your cooking. A nonstick coating also makes it easier to clean your pots and pans, but improper care can ruin the nonstick coating, which causes foods to stick, makes cleaning more difficult and reduces the lifespan of your cookware. The following tips will help you care for your nonstick pans and keep them working like new. By properly caring for your nonstick cookware after each use, you can be assured it will last a long time and remain in good condition.
Best Kitchen Island for Your Home
Add extra storage and counter space without remodeling when you buy a kitchen island for your home. Whether you need a drop-leaf kitchen island so you have plenty of room for chopping vegetables or a sleek stainless steel kitchen island that provides storage for your pots and pans, the following suggestions will help you buy kitchen islands and carts that work for your space. Read on for tips on finding the best kitchen island for your home.
Best Reasons to Buy Cookware Sets
It's easy to whip up any meal when you have quality cookware sets to work with. Whether you prefer nonstick cookware or stainless-steel cookware for everyday meals, there are many benefits to investing in durable cookware sets for your kitchen. Read on for some of the best reasons to buy cookware sets.
Types of Skillets Fact Sheet
One of the most versatile pieces of cookware for any kitchen is the skillet, also known as a fry pan. The types vary in cost, materials, and ease of cleanup. While plenty of skillet choices exist, selecting the one that best suits your needs will help make every dish a success.
How to Cook With a Griddle
Cooking breakfast or even dinner on a griddle doesn't have to be reserved for camping anymore; in fact, you can simplify your cooking by using electric grills instead of a bunch of pots and pans. With the right electric griddle and a bit of cooking oil, you can feed a crowd in minutes. Read on for tips on cooking with a griddle indoors and out.
How to Buy a Skillet
Whether you're frying eggs or making a gourmet meal, you need a quality skillet to cook with. Some of the most frequently used cookware items, skillets, also known as fry pans, are made of various metals, with or without nonstick coatings. You can also buy an electric skillet to cook breakfast or dinner foods quickly. With the many skillet options available, you may be unsure of the right pans to buy. This guide will provide you with tips on buying the best skillet for your kitchen.
Green Kitchen Buying Guide
They say the kitchen is the heart of a home, but in many homes, it's also the biggest source of energy waste. Kitchen lighting, refrigeration and cooking consume about 41.5 percent of the total home energy use; add space heating, cooling, and water heating to that total, and you'll see your kitchen is quite the energy hog. Creating an eco-friendly kitchen includes your choice of appliances, but it also goes beyond that; the floors, paint, pots and pans, and other kitchen items you use can make your kitchen eco-friendly as well.
Kitchen Island Buying Guide
When you imagine your dream kitchen, it probably has the perfect kitchen island and other kitchen furniture available to store your pots and pans, knives, dishes and appliances easily. Even without your dream kitchen, a kitchen island or smaller kitchen carts can offer some additional counter and storage space and give your kitchen a fresh new look. This buying guide will help you figure out how to buy a kitchen island table for your home and provide you with kitchen island ideas when you're planning your dream kitchen.
How to Install Under-cabinet TVs
Having a little entertainment in the kitchen can be enjoyable, especially when you have a large meal to prepare or a mountain of pots and pans in the sink. An under-cabinet TV may be just the thing to let you enjoy your favorite TV shows or watch a DVD while you work around the kitchen. Installing these compact televisions only takes a few minutes. Follow the steps below to install your under-cabinet TV and bring convenient video entertainment to your kitchen.
Wedding Registry Checklist
Your wedding registry is designed for your guests to help you prepare for your new home together. It lets them know exactly what gifts you want and can also help them get an idea of your tastes. Use this checklist to cover all the basics when you're setting up your registry. You can register for these items all at one store or combine registries from multiple stores. Make sure you register several months before your wedding date to allow guests time to choose gifts, especially if you plan on having bridal showers before the wedding.
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FAQs about Pre-Owned Rolex Watches | Overstock.comFAQs about Pre-Owned Rolex Watchesby Shawna Edwards I've never made a large purchase online. Why pick Overstock.com?Overstock.com is one of the largest retailers of high-end jewelry and watches. We have taken the time to create a Web environment that caters to our customers by allowing them to comfortably shop for wristwatches from the privacy of their homes. We offer our customers a wide variety of timepieces at the most competitive prices available. In addition to this, we want them to feel secure purchasing from us. Overstock.com is one of a handful of online high-end watch merchants that are capable of processing your credit card for your entire purchase. This allows "first-time buyers" to feel more secure in making a large purchase because they have an added layer of security via their credit card company. Do all your Rolex watches come with their serial numbers?Every Rolex watch sold by Overstock.com will have its unique Rolex serial and reference numbers in place and viewable by removing the watch band from the six o'clock and twelve o'clock ends. What is meant by "Perfect Like New Condition?""Perfect like new (day one) condition" watches are pre-owned Rolex timepieces that are purchased by Overstock.com in pristine, mint and immaculate condition. This obviously is the case cosmetically and mechanically. Every timepiece is thoroughly inspected to ensure that they are authentic and meet our quality standards. These luxury watches are so pristine that, in most cases, they are indistinguishable from new watches. Our men's watches and women's watches may have miniscule markings, and the watch bracelets will have miniscule amounts of stretch. Will my watch come with documentation?Every watch will come with detailed documentation stating a full watch description, serial number and model number. Being that the manufacturer's warranty has expired, you will receive a limited one-year warranty from our vendor. Will my watch be covered by a warranty, and what about post warranty service?Being that the manufacturer's warranties on these timepieces have expired, our vendor issues a one-year limited warranty on every watch. The warranty work is done by expert watchmakers who use only original manufacturers' parts and have decades of experience working with Rolex watches. After the one-year limited warranty has expired, you may continue to request service through our vendor who will service the watch when needed at industry cost prices. How can I be sure that the watch will fit my wrist?All our watches will fit up to a 6-and-a-half-inch wrist for a woman and for a man will fit up to a 7-and-a-half-inch wrist (extra links are available for additional charges). Rolex watches can be easily resized to fit any wrist by your local jeweler. How do I measure for my wrist size?You can get an approximate measurement of your wrist by using a soft measuring tape or measuring the inside of your best fitting watch. If you don't have a soft measuring tape, you can wrap a ribbon or a piece of string around your wrist at the wrist bone, mark the spot where it meets, and measure it against a ruler to determine your approximate wrist size. To get the best fit, measure fairly snug at the wrist bone. This is approximate sizing not a 100 percent guarantee of prefect sizing.If the watch is a gift and you do not know the recipient's wrist size, you can use the following as a guide (as with all products, the standard sizes depend on the manufacturer):Men's Standard Bracelet SizesInside, including watch face while bracelet is closedAdult Small5-1/2" to 6-1/2"Adult Average6-1/2" to 7-1/2"Adult Large7-1/2" to 8-1/2"Adult X-Large8-1/2" to 9-1/2" Women's Standard Bracelet SizesInside, including watch face while bracelet is closedAdult Small4-1/2" to 5-1/2"Adult Average5-1/2" to 6-1/2"Adult Large6-1/2" to 7-1/2"Adult X-Large7-1/2" to 8-1/2" Will the watch be fully water-resistant? And can I go swimming or shower with my watch?Every Rolex watch is fully tested for water resistance; the total depth rating is listed with every model. Drawing on years of experience, it is our recommendation that, though Rolex watches are water resistant, because of the fine nature of the timepiece, we discourage our customers from making a practice of taking them in the shower or pool. If for some reason the stem, which is the round mechanism found on the side of the case, which is unscrewed to set the time, is not completely screwed down, water could leak into the movement and damage the watch. (Please refer to your warranty card regarding water damage.) The chances are incredibly slim that this will happen, but nonetheless it is our recommendation that our customers refrain from taking their Rolex watches into the water to avoid any unnecessary problems. How does Overstock.com offer such great prices when my local jeweler has a similar piece for considerably more?Overstock.com has built the best connections in the business, affording us the ability to buy from dealers at the highest level of the industry. Through these connections we can buy in the largest quantities while getting the best pricing. Being that we are not an authorized dealer of Rolex or affiliated with Rolex, USA we are able to offer our customers rock bottom pricing without being subject to any manufacturer's price controls or policies. Do I need to be present to sign for the package?For your safety, you will need to sign for the package that contains your watch. If you are not present when it arrives, the package will not be left at your door. A door tag will be left to inform you when the courier will come to redeliver your package. Alternatively, you can call the courier to arrange a better delivery time or pick-up (with photo identification) at the local hub. What is the benefit of buying a pre-owned Rolex over a new one?Unlike new Rolex watches, pre-owned Rolex watches do not depreciate in value immediately after purchase. Therefore, buying a new Rolex watch is like buying a brand new car: The moment you drive it off the lot it has lost 20 to 30 percent of its value. With buying a pre-owned watch, you have effectively cut out any value depreciation and retail markup. Rolex watches hold their value over time; in most cases, a pre-owned Rolex can be resold at a price very close to your purchase price.Rolex designs don't change too often; therefore, owning a perfect condition pre-owned timepiece is as good as a new one, with no one knowing that the watch was purchased pre-owned. No one can spot a used Rolex on your wrist. With the proper care and maintenance, a Rolex lasts forever. How do I determine the age of my watch?You are guaranteed to receive a desirable modern watch with a fully automatic self-winding (or quartz movement depending on your purchase), with quickset date feature. 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550-570 11th Avenue is a 10 minute walk from the A 8 Avenue Express, the C 8 Avenue Local and the E 8 Avenue Local at the 42 St - Port Authority Bus Terminal stop.
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text: 'Ender's Game' author responds to critics: The gay marriage issue is 'moot'By Grady Smith, EWUpdated 11:11 AM ET, Tue July 9, 2013Harrison Ford, Suraj Partha and Asa Butterfield in "Ender's Game." Story highlightsThe book's author has stated opposition to same-sex marriageHe makes a plea for gay-marriage supporters to "show tolerance"His views have prompted a backlashResponding to reports of a nascent boycott against the upcoming movie version of his beloved 1985 sci-fi novel Ender's Game because of his stated opposition to same-sex marriage, author Orson Scott Card has released a statement exclusively to EW. He declares the gay-marriage issue "moot" due to last month's Supreme Court rulings. He also makes a plea for gay-marriage supporters to "show tolerance toward those who disagreed with them when the issue was still in dispute." His full statement is below."Ender's Game is set more than a century in the future and has nothing to do with political issues that did not exist when the book was written in 1984.With the recent Supreme Court ruling, the gay marriage issue becomes moot. The Full Faith and Credit clause of the Constitution will, sooner or later, give legal force in every state to any marriage contract recognized by any other state.Now it will be interesting to see whether the victorious proponents of gay marriage will show tolerance toward those who disagreed with them when the issue was still in dispute."Orson Scott CardThe best-selling author has come under fire in some quarters for his stance on same-sex marriage. In 2009, he joined the board of the National Organization for Marriage, which opposes same-sex unions. That year, he also wrote a piece in Mormon Times that railed against "dictator-judges" and argued, "Married people attempting to raise children with the hope that they, in turn, will be reproductively successful, have every reason to oppose the normalization of homosexual unions."Those views have prompted a backlash. In March, artist Christopher Sprouse backed out of plans to work on a Card-penned Adventures of Superman comic book for DC Comics. More recently, a small online group called Geeks OUT announced plans to boycott Summit's upcoming $110 million Ender's Game movie because of Card's anti-gay-marriage views. "Hopefully, it will send a message that people who are actively vocal against the LGBT community don't really have a place within the greater geek culture," says Geeks OUT board member Patrick Yacco.See the original story at EW.com. More from showbizWhat to look forward to in 2015The sexiest night on TVWhy we're obsessed with spiesPowered by Livefyre


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When Mara reached out to me to participate in this year's Teen Week , I had no idea what I'd say. None of the subjects spoke to me…my teenage years seemed too far in the past, even though last year's letter to my teen self came so very easily. How, in the course of just one year between ages 48 and 49, could I go from not only remembering – but also relating to – the pain of adolescence to having it be a foggy memory? A senior moment? Or maybe there's a whole lot of growing up that has taken place since then. There's a surprise for you…you never stop growing up! And then I remembered something. One day, back when I was relatively new to Facebook, I reached out to a high school classmate, a woman who had been a couple of classes behind me, and asked about her brother, who had been in my class (1980). He had an intense crush on me in sixth grade and had once drawn a beautiful heart with our initials in it and stuck it with tape to my locker. I don't think we ever spoke two words to each other. In high school our paths didn't cross much but I remember thinking that he was a bit odd…and awkward. He was also a great artist. Turns out, he died when he was 35 of a cardiopulmonary embolism brought on by cancer he had no idea he had. His sister also told me that he'd had been diagnosed with schizophrenia while in high school. At one point, as she I and compared stories about our teenage years, our families, the pain, the dysfunction, and how it felt back then, she responded: "The more I communicate with people from town, the more tragedy I find out. Was it something in the water there for God sakes?" And I thought to myself…no, nothing in the water, it was just life. Everyone was going through the same stuff and yet we all felt so alone. Since then I've compared notes with many of my fellow classmates…some of whom were close friends, others who were not. One thing on which pretty much everyone agrees, is that adolescence sucks. The girls all felt "fat, ugly, insecure, and awkward," even the girls who, on the outside, appeared to be the opposite of those things, and even the girls who were bullies. There were boys were "out of control" and had "discipline problems." There were boys who, outwardly, were "fine," but acted out in other ways. It was a time when getting pregnant was an embarrassing matter and no one had ever heard of ADHD or eating disorders (although anorexia nervosa and bulimia were just starting to be talked about, but were very much misunderstood). It was a time when no one knew that so-and-so's parents had gotten divorced, or that one's mother had an affair, or this one's father beat their mother, or that one's brother was on drugs. There was so much shame and secrecy, which made it all ten times worse. Nothing has really changed, has it. Except that we're much more aware of these issues, and we talk about them a lot more. That's good. But there are a whole new set of pressures and variables, from the massive amounts of "information" and images to which we have access, to the way it is communicated and accessed. Bullying seems to have reached epidemic proportions…or maybe it's just talked about a lot more? Being a teen generally sucks. It always has and it probably always will. Whether you're the all-star jock, the beauty queen, the bully, the "smart" one, or the loner. I've come to the conclusion that it's impossible to get through one's teen years (and beyond) unscathed…without hating one's body/appearance, without feeling insecure and awkward. My point isn't to tell you that it's all pointless…that you might as well suck it up and give up any hope of a "normal," (whatever that is) happy life full of potential and contentment. The point is to tell you that the suckiness is temporary. Between the hormonal changes and brain rewiring that happens in adolescence, the suckiness of adolescence is a given, but it's not permanent. The key to getting through it is to understand that. To know that even when it feels hopeless (and it will) your feelings are not facts and they can not destroy you. There will be adults in your life who will try to protect you – to make it all better, to keep you from feeling that horrid suckiness, but they can't. And what they don't realize is that it's IN that pain and suckiness that your sense of self will take root and start to grow. And if they overprotect or overcontrol you, it will take longer. There is one thing I know for sure: nothing is better than coming out on the other side of adolescence having overcome the suckiness…and it's given. It WILL happen. And the good news is that once you know what it feels like, you'll be able to do it again and again. That's where the victory lies…not in never feeling the suckiness, but in being able to overcome it sooner. "The unending paradox is that we do learn through pain." ― Madeleine L'Engle |
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AFC Enterprises Reports Earnings For Third Quarter 2012
Through the end of the third quarter, Operating EBITDA of $40.9 million was 31.2% of total revenues, compared to $34.5 million, at 29.4% of total revenues, in 2011. The 180 basis point increase in Operating EBITDA was primarily due to strong same-store sales increases. Operating EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues remains among the highest in the restaurant industry. Operating EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP measure of performance. See the heading entitled "Management's Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Interest expense, net was $0.7 million compared to $0.8 million last year.
Income tax expense was $3.5 million at an effective tax rate of 33.7%, compared to an effective tax rate of 31.0% in 2011. Excluding favorable return to provision adjustments, adjustments to estimated tax reserves and recognition of tax credits in each period, the effective tax rates were 37.5% and 36.9% in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The effective tax rates differ from statutory rates due to credits and permanent differences between reported income before income taxes and taxable income for tax purposes.
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Benefits for Children with Non-resident Fathers
Along these same lines, the involvement of nonresidential fathers (fathers who don't live in the same home as their child) seems to be particularly important.
Did you know that children who grow up with non-resident fathers that stay very involved in their life...?
- tend to get higher grades than those without involved fathers.
- seem to have better social skills. They can make friends more easily and handle difficult social situations better.
- tend to have fewer behavioral problems. In fact, even when not living with their children and their children's mother, fathers who were actively involved with their children kept them from getting involved in problem behaviors as teens
- have fewer mental health problems as adults (especially true for daughters).
Benefits for the Family
The family benefits from having an involved father. These benefits come from having loving and nurturing relationships among family members, not only between parents and children, but between a spouse, partner, or relative. Being involved in caring, not only for the child, but for the family can bring greater harmony and fewer arguments. The family tends to enjoy their time together more.
Did you know that involved fathering is related to... ?
- better communication between fathers and family members;
- a greater sense of commitment to the family;
- less troubling conflict with teenage children.
Benefits for Fathers
Finally, being an involved father brings benefits to dads themselves. When fathers build strong relationships with their children and others in the family, they receive support and caring in return. Research has shown that healthy family relationships provide the strongest and most important support network a person can have, whether that person is a child or an adult.
Being involved in their family members lives helps fathers to...
- enjoy a secure attachment relationship with their children.
- cope well with stressful situations and everyday hassles.
- feel as if they can depend on others more.
- feel more comfortable in their occupation and feel that they can do their job well.
- feel confident they have a lot to offer others in terms of their job skills, parenting skills, and social relationships.
The benefits listed above are really only a few of the major research findings from studies of families with involved and uninvolved fathers. Many of the benefits may seem obvious, but perhaps not all of them. If you look at your own involvement in your family, you might discover that you have been enjoying some of the benefits listed above without really noticing it. Sometimes being an involved parent takes hard work and setting priorities. Don't forget to stop and look around once in awhile to see all that you are getting in return.
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Bernadett-Shapiro, S., Ehrensaft, D., & Shapiro, S. (1996). Father participation in childcare and the development of empathy in sons: An empirical study. Family Therapy, 23, 77-93.
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Flouri, E., & Buchanan, A. (2002). The role of father involvement in childrens later mental health. Journal of Adolescence, 26, 63-78.
Gadsden, V., & Aisha, R. (2003). Fathers role in childrens academic achievement and early literacy. ERIC Digest Document ED482051. Champaign, IL: ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary & Early Childhood Education.
Hossain, Z., & Roopnarine J. (1994). African-American fathers' involvement with infants: Relationship to their functioning, style, support, education, and income. Infant Behavior & Development 17, 175-184.
Jain, A., Belsky, J., & Crnic, K. (1996). Beyond fathering behaviors: Types of dads. Journal of Family Psychology, 10, 431-442.
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Marsiglio, W., Day, R.D., & Lamb, M.E. (2000). Exploring fatherhood diversity: Implications for conceptualizing father involvement. Marriage and Family Review, 29, 269-293.
McBride, B., Schoppe-Sullivan, S.J., & Ho, M.H. (2005). The mediating role of fathers school involvement on student achievement. Applied Developmental Psychology, 26, 201-216.
Palkovitz, R. (2002). Involved fathering and child development: Advancing our understanding of good fathering. In C.S. Tamis-LeMonda & N. Cabrera (Eds.), Handbook of father involvement: Multidisciplinary perspectives. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum (pp. 119-140).
Parke, R.D., McDowell, D.J., Kim, M., Killian, C., Dennis, J., Flyr, M.L., & Wild, M.N. (2002). Fathers contributions to childrens peer relationships. In C.S. Tamis-LeMonda & N. Cabrera (Eds.), Handbook of father involvement: Multidisciplinary perspectives. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum (pp. 141-167).
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- Makes 18 latkes
- Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (2-3)
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled (about the size of a baseball)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 scant teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- Equipment: 2 heavy non-stick rimmed baking sheets
- Directions
- 1. Set oven racks in center and preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- 2. Peel the potatoes, then coarsely grate them with the onion together in food processor or by hand using a box grater. Place potato mixture in a fine sieve and press down firmly with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Stir and repeat a few times with fresh paper towels until liquid is mostly drained. Transfer potato mixture to bowl and mix in eggs, salt, baking powder and flour.
- 3. Fill two heavy non-stick rimmed baking sheets with 1/2 cup oil each. Place pans in oven for 10 minutes to heat the oil. Wearing oven mitts, carefully remove pans from oven. Drop batter by the 1/4-cupful onto baking sheets, spacing about 1-1/2 inches apart. Using the bottom of the measuring cup or a spoon, press down on pancakes to flatten just slightly. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bottoms are crisp and golden. Carefully remove pans from oven and flip latkes (tongs are the best tool as a spatula may cause oil to splatter). Place pans back in oven and cook until latkes are crisp and golden brown all over, about 10 minutes more. Remove pans from oven and transfer latkes to large platter lined with paper towels. Serve with sour cream or apple sauce, if desired.
- Latkes are best served warm out of the oven. I do not recommend making them ahead of time.
- It is very important to use non-stick baking sheets so the latkes don't stick.
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Any discussion of the Sixteen Myers Briggs Personality Types must begin with an understanding the Eight Myers Briggs Preferences. The Eight Myers Briggs Preferences form the basis of understanding of your unique Myers Briggs Type. The Myers Briggs assessment assumes that you naturally choose one of two preferences in each of four categories relating to how you see the world around you. These four sections are called dichotomies or preferences. Assembling these preferred preferences generates your Myers Briggs (MBTI) Type.
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It is important to realize that they Myers Briggs Instrument tests for Personality Type not your ability. Your personality Type does not indicate how effective you will be in a career, school or any other venture. Ultimately you choose how effective you are. One preference or personality Type is not better than another, it is just different. For example left handed people are not more talented than right handed people. They are just different. The MBTI shows how individuals see the world around them. You can choose to change the way you see the world. However, in order to change your outlook you must first know who you are.
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Hey, who's the new kid?
Well thanks to all and BB, now BB I know I gave you a hard time, but I mean this when I say that it was meant as 100% humor. Like the MLP character I made of you. If it was not taken that way I do aplogize. You are Sparky are my Fav. posters. I mean we agree on pretty much nothing outside of maybe some wrestling stuff but you guys are entertaining and have great personality.... I for one take little to nothing personal, especially on a forum..
Now Jensen, there are maybe 4 posters (2 real ones) and 2 I am assuming are alias or trolls that I do get into it pretty heavy with.. One of them has pretty much P'oed everyone over there. The other one is just a little out there for my tastes. .
I am opinionated and will try nad play nice I promise... Now I do have a sarcastic sense of humor so if you ever want to know if I am joking please just ask before you assume I am trying to be a D'bag.... I will let you know either way
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Veritas hasn't mentioned that he is a new dad. Congratulations again and welcome to the bright side of forums.
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This article describes common design issues in making a successful building ventilation system, providing solutions for various building venting and moisture problems with supply air & return air problems & solutions, building indoor air pressure drop during ventilation, building indoor air ventilation system noise problems & solutions, and building ventilation airflow controls. Sketch at page top and accompanying text are reprinted/adapted/excerpted with permission from Solar Age Magazine - editor Steven Bliss. The sketch shows a very basic building ventilation defect - lack of under-roof venting - and its role in causing ice dams. More subtle is the question of indoor air quality and the building design and mechanical systems that affect that concern. Readers concerned with good design for indoor air ventilation systems should see INDOOR AIR QUALITY & HOUSE TIGHTNESS and Green links show where you are. © Copyright 2015 InspectApedia.com, All Rights Reserved. Ventilation Design Issues - part 2: Supplies & Returns, Pressure Drop, Noise, Airflow, Controls"The Importance of Ventilation, Part II" - links to the original article in PDF form immediately below are followed by an expanded/updated online version of this article.
This article reviews the design issues that can make or break a residential ventilation system. The text below paraphrases, quotes-from, updates, and comments an original article, "The Importance of Ventilation, Part II", (see links just above) from Solar Age Magazine and written by Steven Bliss. Building Fresh Air Supplies and Air ReturnsAccording to Gautam Dutt, of Princeton University's Center for Energy and Environmental Studies, natural infiltration probably doesn't ventilate houses very well. The basement may get the freshest air, drawn in by the stack effect (warm air rising in a building and exiting at high points draws outdoor air into the building from openings at lower levels on the structure). Other rooms in the building may not see much fresh air. A fresh air distribution system can guarantee good air ventilation throughout the building. This article provides basic design principles and installation tips for fresh air ventilation systems. At VENTILATION in BUILDINGS we provide a detailed guide to building ventilation, and at INDOOR AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GUIDE we provide in-depth technical detail about the identification and cure of indoor air quality problems, including details about the whole array of house ventilation approaches. While it makes complete sense to identify and remove significant indoor air quality problem reservoirs such as mold contamination or smelly carpets, furniture, or even animal waste that can explain bad indoor air quality, an efficient fresh air distribution system in a building will also remove lower levels or more subtle air pollutants at their source and will deliver fresh air to the prime living areas. In practice this means putting exhaust air pickups in rooms that produce moisture and odors, and fresh air supplies in bedrooms and living rooms. Rooms with intermittent use, such as a den used occasionally for entertaining, might have an exhaust pickup that can be opened when needed. (For more information see VENTILATION, EXHAUST ONLY). Keep fresh air supply registers (see VENTILATION, SUPPLY-ONLY) away from return air registers to avoid short-circuiting of air streams. (This makes sense for heating and air conditioning registers as well.) It's also important to locate air supply diffusers where they won't blow cool air on the occupants. In Europe many window-mounted air inlets are taped over by disgruntled tenants. good air supply locations are near ceilings, in hallways, and in closets (provided the closet has a louvered door). A closet fresh air supply can help assure that clothing stored there will smell fresh, and properly designed a closet supply can also avoid moldy clothing in these sometimes damp, un-heated storage areas, especially when the closet is located on an exterior all. Open building space plans that promote good flow of heated or cooled air in a building will also improve the flow of fresh air indoors. When air is supplied from centralized locations such as a hallway, undercut the bedroom doors so that air can enter those spaces. In central fresh air systems, the kitchen will need an exhaust pickup, plus a recirculating-type range hood. Keep the central kitchen exhaust pickup several feet away from the range so that it doesn't get greased-up (a fire hazard). Building Indoor Air Pressure Drop Due to Ventilating SystemsDuring the heating season we don't want positive pressures inside the building as that may push moisture into building walls. Some Montana homeowners, for example, have reported frozen door locks due to unbalanced heat exchangers that pressurized indoor air, sending moist air flowing out through door lock openings. But we don't want large negative pressures in indoor air either. There is evidence that negative indoor air pressures can be dangerous, not only drawing increased levels of radon gas from soils where that contaminant is present (see RADON HAZARD TESTS & MITIGATION Yet it is difficult to maintain a neutral indoor air pressure with balanced airflow. In the original Ventilation II article, Mr. Bliss argues that a slight negative pressure is preferable except where Radon is a problem. This will avoid forcing indoor moisture into problem areas and may actually help dry out building cavities. This also means that small exhaust-only air ventilation systems are probably fine. To keep negative pressures minimal, exhaust-only house venting systems should have intentional openings (a central duct or through-wall diffusers) to supply makeup air (return air). (See VENTILATION, EXHAUST ONLY). But with a tight, negatively pressured house, you simply can't have combustion appliances without outside combustion air. (See COMBUSTION AIR for TIGHT BUILDINGS). Whatever ventilation approach you take, make sure that you look at the whole house as a system, and that the path of least resistance for makeup air is not down a heating flue. See VENTILATION, WHOLE HOUSE STRATEGIES for a detailed review of alternative house ventilation strategies, including thesub-topics shown at the "More Reading" links at the bottom of this article beginning at INDOOR AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, KEY STEPS Solving Noise Problems with Building Ventilation Systems & FansLow-energy buildings tend to shield out street noise better than standard houses. But in an otherwise quiet house, noisy fans sound still noisier. Many an exhaust ventilation system has had its plug pulled to silence the hum. Look for quiet fans. Manufacturers rate their fans' noise levels in sones. One sone is roughly equal to the sound of a quiet refrigerator in a quiet kitchen. Unlike the decibel noise scale, sones are additive, so 2 sones is twice as loud as one, and so on. The average (noisy) 100 cfm bathroom fan rates at 3 to 5 sones. Look for a fan in the 1.5 to 3 sone range. In central fresh air ventilation systems, do not locate the fan directly above or below bedrooms. If possible, create a sound-transmission break between the main fan unit and any metal duct runs (which we recommend because metal ducts can be cleaned), using a short length of flexible duct. Also, special "muffler" sections can be added to dampen the sound from a ventilation system. Suspend the fan unit or air handler in such a way that it will not transmit its vibrations to the frame of the building. This is usually done by setting the fan unit on foam-covered slats that are hung from overhead joists or rafters. Advice on Providing Fresh Air at Heating Furnace or Air Conditioner Duct & Air HandlersIs it a good idea to provide fresh makeup air to a house ventilation system by connecting outdoor air through the return air side of a furnace or central air conditioner air handler for a building that is also ventilated by an exhaust-only air system? This seems fine, if the exhaust fan is running constantly, or if the fresh-air damper is power-actuated and wired to open only when the exhaust fan is running. But running a furnace fan with the vent open and the exhaust fan off will over-pressurize the building. (See CONTINUOUS BLOWER FAN OPERATION ) How about plugging your air-to-air heat exchanger into the furnace? This, too, is difficult for similar reasons. Besides, in a building that is tight enough to need an air-to-air heat exchanger, the furnace will be off much of the time. Take a look at Heat Recovery Ventilation if you are considering this approach. Solving Problems with Fresh Air Flow & Building Fans - How Much Air Can the Fan MoveNot all fans are created equal, but all fans move less air as more ductwork is added. Each fan has a unique performance curve that describes how much air it moves at a given static pressure - the resistance to air flow caused by the ductwork. Make sure that the fan you select can deliver the cfm (cubic feet per minute) through the ductwork you plan to install. Not just duct length but cross-section, diameter, interior smoothness, and critically, bends and turns have a big impact on the static pressure the fan will encounter. The static pressure of a duct system can be measured by an HVAC contractor and by some home inspectors, or you can learn how to measure static duct pressure yourself using references from a variety of sources including the HRACIof Canada. When selecting a ventilating system or exhaust fan, look for a relatively flat fan performance curve. That means that the fan doesn't wimp out as soon as you add a few feet of duct. Choose smooth ducts, short runs, and avoid many turns and sharp turns in the ductwork. Many air ventilation system installers don't get the airflows they expected because they installed cheap fans and poorly designed ductwork. Manual vs. Automatic Control of Fresh Air Ventilation Systems - Building Owner ControlsBoth fully automatic ventilation system controls and fully manual controls are available for vent systems. Mr. Bliss suggests providing both types of controls: install a ventilation system that can work fully automatically, but give the building occupants simple manual overrides. The most common automatic ventilation system controls include clock timers and dehumidistats. The dehumidistat (or humidistat) responds to changing ventilation needs by sensing the indoor moisture level. They are not foolproof however. In very dry climates they may under-ventilate, and in wet climates or swing seasons they may over-ventilate the building. So the occupants may want to be able to make a little seasonal adjustment to the controls. Timers and fan/light switches work well in bathrooms. For the kitchen exhaust, the good old manual on-off switch may be best. Some designers recommend running the ventilation system constantly,at a low speed, speeding the system up when needed, usually for kitchen and bath use. This is fine if the system is quiet and was sized correctly, and it can make for more even, comfortable indoor conditions. (See CONTINUOUS BLOWER FAN OPERATION ) Effective, Quiet House Ventilation Systems Mean Homeowner Will Use ThemVirtually everyone who has worked around ventilation systems, starting with simple bathroom vent fans, can tell you that noisy systems tend to be shut off and simply not used by building occupants. We have seen landlords hard-wire the bath fan so that it will always be on when the bathroom light is on, trying to force tenants to blow high-humidity air outside. We have also seen tenants using a lamp and extension cord to provide bathroom light (possibly dangerous) rather than tolerate a loud bath exhaust fan. Here we include solar energy, solar heating, solar hot water, and related building energy efficiency improvement articles reprinted/adapted/excerpted with permission from Solar Age Magazine - editor Steven Bliss. Checklist for Outdoor Air Supply or Make-up Air AdequacyIn addition of requiring adequate air supply to heating appliances that burn oil or gas in order to avoid BACKDRAFTING HEATING EQUIPMENT, we also need to assure that the building has adequate fresh air for building occupants. The U.S. EPA provides the following checklist suggestions for a quick review of the building fresh air supply adequacy: [6]
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Sunday, June 20
Citizens Bank Park
Attendance: 45,202
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Carl Pavano notched his second complete game of the season and Justin Morneau finished 2-for-4 with a homer and two runs scored as Minnesota quieted Philadelphia, 4-1, in the rubber match of a three-game interleague series from Citizens Bank Park.
Denard Span also went deep, while Joe Mauer and Jason Kubel also knocked in a run each for the Twins, who won two of three in the set and four of six overall.
Pavano (8-6) scattered four hits and a run with two strikeouts to record his third straight win.
"A complete game, in that heat, shutting a good team down like that? That's impressive," said Twins manager Ron Gardenhire of Pavano's day on the mound. "It's an unbelievable lineup there and Carl kept them off-balance."
Wilson Valdez homered for the Phillies, who dropped two in a row after winning three straight.
Roy Halladay (8-6) worked eight innings in the loss, his third in a row, charged with 11 hits and four runs -- three earned -- while fanning eight.
"We keep doing things well but don't catch some breaks and we feel like we have to restart a little bit," Halladay said of his and his team's collective month-plus-long slump. "We need to get it going in the right direction."
Minnesota jumped on top in the first as Orlando Hudson singled with one out, stole second and scored on a Mauer base hit.
Pavano didn't allow a hit until the fourth, when Placido Polanco and Chase Utley both singled. However, the home team couldn't make anything of the threat as the next three batters were retired.
Span's one-out solo homer in the fifth made it 2-0 for the Twins, but Valdez countered on his one-out solo shot in the home half.
Morneau started the sixth with a single and moved to second on a throwing error, setting the stage for Kubel's RBI single which restored Minnesota's two-run edge.
Morneau then reached the seats in right with one down in the eighth for a 4-1 game.
The Phillies went down meekly to Pavano in the sixth, seventh and eighth frames. Ryan Howard's two-out single in the ninth was for naught as Jayson Werth's fly to left ended the contest.
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There are perhaps as many methods of preparing a turkey as there are grounds to be thankful; however, for a number of individuals, the holiday season presents a perfect opportunity to toss a well marinated and carefully stuffed turkey in the oven and bake it to perfection. While the poor turkey has very little to be thankful for, the individuals who will partake of its succulence will think of it fondly for a very long time. Below are some instructions that will outline preparation tips and provide guidelines on how to bake a turkey:
Preparing the Turkey for its Grand Farewell
First, reach inside the turkey and take out the gizzard packet. Fill the space with an orange, unpeeled garlic cluster, celery or a halved onion. Rinse the bird and thoroughly dry it by patting with paper towels. Remove the temporary stuffing. On a cooking rack, place the bird in a roasting pan. Use cooking strings to tie the tail to the legs or securely tuck the ends of the legs under the tail. Use a brush to liberally apply olive oil or melted butter all over the turkey, then place an oven-safe thermometer inside the middle of the thigh muscles; ensure that the thermometer does not hit the bone. An instant read thermometer could also be used to check the turkey when it gets close to the end of the expected cooking time.
Filling the Turkey with Stuffing
The bird should be stuffed right before it goes in the oven. The stuffing can be cooked separately in a crock-pot; however, for those who follow the rigid rules of tradition, lightly spoon the stuffing inside the neck and body cavities of the turkey just before placing it in the oven. Do not over stuff the turkey because the stuffing must get to 165 degrees and packing too tightly will prevent that from happening. Additionally, stuffing typically expands as it soaks up moisture from the turkey so for best results, fill lightly. When the stuffing has been placed inside the bird, pull the skin of the neck over the stuffing and use a skewer to secure it to the back.
Baking the Turkey
Place the bird on the lowest rack in the oven and bake for 30 minutes at 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the bird and check the inserted thermometer or insert the instant read thermometer into the breast (the turkey breast that is) and turn the oven setting to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If available, set the thermometer alarm to 161 degrees Fahrenheit. A bird that weighs between 14 and 16 pounds will take approximately 2 to 2� hours to bake.
Allow the turkey to rest; use a large mixing bowl or aluminum foil to loosely cover for about 15 minutes before unleashing your top-class carving skills on the bird.
In the event that things do not turn out as planned, pour a glass or three of your favorite drink and just forget about the entire thing. Apologize to your would-be guests, cancel all the plans that were made regarding Christmas turkey baking as well and try to score an invitation to somewhere that the host actually knows how to bake a turkey.


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I'm a Windows-XP-using keyboard devotee, and I want to bind Start-T to put the keyboard focus on the tray icon. (Because it'll be so much nicer than Start-B and then many Shift-Tabs.)
So I'd like to make a Python program that puts the keyboard focus on the tray icons. How could I do this from Python? I know very little about controlling Windows' behavior.
If there's some ready-made program that does this, I'll be happy to hear about that too.