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Grilled Pear Salad With Port Vinaigrette
There were still a lot of local pears at the farmers market on the weekend and I picked some up. I was looking for recipes to use them with when I came across this one for a grilled pear salad with a port vinaigrette. With pears, walnuts, pancetta, and blue cheese this salad sounded pretty good. Up until recently I did not really like blue cheeses. If you have been following my blog you will know that gorgonzola cheese is now one of my favorite cheeses. This recipe called for Roquefort cheese and Roquefort is another one of the big blue cheeses and I wanted to try it. This salad was pretty good. The sweetness of the pear and vinaigrette went well with the tangy Roquefort cheese and salty pancetta. I really like the tang and the creaminess of the Roquefort cheese. This salad was a bit more work to make but it was worth it.
1 handful walnuts (chopped)
1 ounce pancetta (chopped)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pear (cored and sliced)
1 cup Port Wine
1 serving salad greens
1 tablespoon red onion (sliced)
1 ounce Roquefort cheese (crumbled)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1. Toast the walnuts in a preheated 350F oven until fragrant, about 5-10 minutes.
2. Fry the pancetta in a pan until crisp, about 5-10 minutes.
3. Toss the pears in the oil and grill until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Simmer the port wine in a small sauce pan until it has reduced by half and is syrupy, about 5-10 minutes.
5. Place the salad green on a plate and top with the walnuts, pancetta, pears, onion and cheese.
6. Mix 1 tablespoon of the port syrup with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and pour it on the salad.
7. Salt and pepper to taste.
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The Curious Case of Rick Carlisle
Ian Levy is the author of Hickory High, a contributor to Indy Cornrows, and a part of The Two Man Game family. You can follow Ian on Twitter at @HickoryHigh.
For several Maverick veterans, last year's championship run was the final component in cementing a legacy. It verified Dirk Nowitzki as a legitimate Hall of Fame candidate and a top-five NBA player (I'm looking at you #NBARank). It was the capstone on Jason Kidd's claim as one of the best point guards in NBA history. It helped shift the focus from Tyson Chandler's injury history to his status as an every-night warrior and his strong defensive foundation. It validated the years of specialized and all-around production provided by Peja Stojakovic and Shawn Marion respectively. And, although it hasn't been mentioned nearly as often, I believe it also established Rick Carlisle as one of the game's elite coaches.
After his ninth season as a head coach, Carlisle has won a total of 443 games with a 0.600 win percentage. He's led his team to the playoffs in eight of his nine seasons and has posted a playoff win percentage of 0.535. He's achieved a great deal, but has also had the benefit of coaching some great players. In evaluating the worth of a coach, how do you examine team success and separate the contributions of coach from player?
During one his NBA Finals recaps, John Hollinger mentioned that one of the reasons the Mavericks pursued Carlisle was that their statistical studies showed he had a tendency to give the most minutes to the most effective lineups. This idea struck a chord with me. The biggest stumbling block in using statistics to analyze the performance of coaches is simply finding numbers which can be directly attributed to the coach. The idea Hollinger mentions seems to me to be the one domain where just such a set of statistics exist. Coaches decide which players are on the floor and in what combination at any given moment. The effectiveness of those choices provides us with one quantitative measure of a coach's effectiveness.
Over the past few weeks, I've used two different techniques at Hickory-High to try and examine this issue, both of which relied heavily on the statistics BasketballValue provides for five-man units. Their data only covers the last four seasons, which means that my analysis is restricted to that time frame. In my first piece, I ran a series of correlations between the effectiveness of each five-man unit, using their Net Rating weighted by minutes played, and the number of minutes they were played by their coach. This technique was an attempt to directly represent the statistical studies Hollinger mentioned, with the idea being that the higher the correlation is, the better job a coach has done of judging the effectiveness of each of his units and allocating minutes accordingly.
With this first technique, Carlisle came out looking very good, but not necessarily great. His individual season correlations ranged from 0.488 in 2009 to 0.645 this past season, none of which ranked in the top 25 of the seasons I looked at. Carlisle did stand out somewhat for his consistency. Many coaches showed volatility in their numbers from season to season, possibly a result of injuries, roster changes or even an irrational infatuation with a particular player or configuration. Carlisle's cumulative correlation over the last three seasons was 0.585. Of coaches who worked multiple seasons over the last four years, that number ranked 8th, trailing only Doc Rivers, Phil Jackson, Stan Van Gundy, Flip Saunders, Alvin Gentry, Byron Scott and Gregg Popovich.
In my second piece, I started with the same set of data but used a slightly different technique. This time I calculated the percentage of the team's lineups that finished the season with a positive Net Rating, and then compared that percentage to the number of minutes those positive lineups were allotted as a whole. For the purposes of the study the difference between those percentages — positive or negative — is what we're considering the coach's ability to manipulate their lineups. This second technique may be a more blunt measure than the first, but I think it helps solve some of the inflation from stacked rosters that occur with the first technique.
With this second technique, Carlisle again stands out: not for his superior performance, but for his consistency. None of his individual seasons made the top 25. Over the past three seasons, 50.4% of the Mavericks lineups which played at least five minutes together have had a positive Net Rating. Those positive lineups have played 65.5% of the possible minutes, an increase of 15.1% over a random distribution of minutes. That number ranks fifth among coaches who worked multiple seasons over the last four, trailing only Jackson, Van Gundy, Rivers and Gentry.
The two techniques I've put together are not exact and not comprehensive. However, I think they do give us some quantitative information, general though it may be, about a coach's ability to optimize their lineups. As with any question of basketball analysis, if we are left with questions after an initial look, the task is to find more data and narrow the focus. The numbers I've put together show that Carlisle has been among the league's best at managing his rotations. For the skeptics out there, I was able to find some more specifics on how those rotations shake out.
I started by combining all of the lineups Carlisle has used during his three-year tenure in Dallas, trying to find some natural groupings for them based on the number of minutes played. I settled on these categories and general (subjective) classifications:
- Over 145 MP – This group represents the primary starting lineups for each season and the go-to bench rotations.
- Between 82 and 145 MP – This group represents the deeper bench rotations, and situational lineups.
- Between 40 and 82 MP – This group represents deep, deep bench rotations, extreme situational lineups, and some accommodations for injuries.
- Less than 40 MP – This group represents garbage time lineups, minutes scraped together for rookies, and strange experiments.
For each of those categories I counted the total number of lineups Carlisle has used in Dallas. I also calculated the cumulative Net Rating for all the lineups which fit into each category.
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The way his numbers worked out are unique on several fronts. The first is how many lineups were found in each of the first two categories. With 12 lineups in each category over 3 seasons, we find the Mavericks under Carlisle using an average of 8 lineups a season which play more than 82 minutes. There is absolutely no pretense of riding a formidable starting lineup into the ground. The Mavericks' most played lineup last season, Barea-Terry-Marion-Nowitzki-Haywood, logged just 350.45 minutes. That mark was eclipsed by 25 lineups from 21 different teams. Instead of relying on one dominant lineup, Carlisle is able to spread the minutes around in many combinations. But the most important factor is how effective those combinations are. With cumulative Net Ratings over +10.0 for both lineup categories above 82 minutes played, Carlisle is able to maintain a first tier level of performance among several lineups.
As the advanced statistics movement trudges forward, there will continue to be a vocal segment searching for a one-size, fits all, comprehensive measure, a number which says definitively that one player is better than another. To be honest, I find that search to be counter-productive. A visual observation can usually tell us who the best players are. For me, the benefit of advanced statistics is the increased ability to delve into details. I don't want one number to explain everything. I want all the numbers. When it comes to looking evaluating coaches with statistics, I see similarities everywhere. A single numeric representation of a coach's ability is certainly out of reach at this point, and to be honest, I'm not sure it's needed. The fun is in the thin slices, in digging into the specifics and unique situations to try and find some answers. These techniques I've put together aren't meant to be a step toward that single unifying theory of evaluation, they are meant to be another thin slice. They are meant to answer a few questions, and hopefully raise just as many.


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Blueberry Maple Pecan Cinnamon Buns
The farmers market was absolutely overflowing with cheap local blueberries this weekend and I picked up a lot of them. Although I will finish a lot of them off for breakfast on plain yogurt with a touch of maple syrup, I wanted to do something with them and I knew exactly what. I had been wanting to try doing a cinnamon bun stuffed with fruit or berries and I had originally planned on trying it with strawberries but they disappeared just before I got the chance and a blueberry version now sounded even better. The idea was basically to make cinnamon buns and where you add blueberries to the cinnamon layer before rolling them up. I figured that wild blueberries would be perfect for these cinnamon buns as they were smaller and rolling them up would be easier. I could have just gone with that but I kept thinking about how much I like the blueberry and maple flavour combination and so I decided to replace the sugar in the cinnamon layer with maple sugar and I then mixed some maple syrup into the cream cheese glaze. While I was adding things, I could not resist also adding some chopped pecans which also pair well with blueberries.
The blueberry maple pecan cinnamon buns turned out so amazingly well! I really liked how the blueberries in the cinnamon layer baked up in the buns with many of them bursting and spreading their blueberry goodness even further. The blueberry, maple pecan flavour combination was definitely a winner and it went perfectly in the light and fluffy buns. You can bake the cinnamon buns in several different ways to get different results. You can either leave them with lots of room to spread out when they bake or you can pack they in tightly next to each other to get thicker buns. I baked most of mine in a spring form pan and I put the extras in ramekins and the ones that were baked in the ramekins were my favourites by far.
Blueberry Maple Pecan Cinnamon Buns(makes 12 buns)
Printable Recipe
1 recipe basic sweet yeast dough (see below)
1/2 cups maple sugar (or white or brown)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup wild blueberries
1/2 cup pecans (toasted and chopped)
1 batch maple cream cheese glaze (see below)
1. Punch down the dough. and knead for 30 seconds.
2. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 24" by 12" rectangle.
4. Mix the sugar and the cinnamon and sprinkle it onto the dough followed by the blueberries and pecans.
5. Roll the dough into a log and pinch and cut it into 12 even slices.
6. Arrange the buns in a greased pan, cover in plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
7. Bake in a 375F preheated oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
8. Top the buns with the glaze and enjoy.
Basic Sweet Yeast Dough
1/4 cup water (warm)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs (room temperature)
1/3 cup butter (melted)
1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 cups flour
1. Mix the water, yeast and sugar into a large bowl and let it sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the sugar, eggs, butter, sour cream, vanilla, salt and 2 cups of flour and mix for 2 minutes at medium or 200 strokes by hand.
3. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
4. Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead the dough until smooth, about 5 minutes. (The dough should feel soft and buttery and not sticky.)
5. Place the dough in a greased the bowl, cover with a damp towel and let the dough rise until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Maple Cream Cheese Glaze
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup maple syrup (or to taste)
1. Beat the maple syrup into the cream cheese until it reaches hte desired consistency.
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The propreitery and the floss one serve two different usergroups.
Because developing a real opensource driver requires to integrate with the existing ecosystem. Neighter Catalyst nor the Nvidia blob are good citizen in the open source ecosystem.
So a theoretical opensource Catalyst will end as only maintained by AMD because no real opensource developer will even bother to look at software which doesn't integrate with the standard linux graphics driver model.
Aside from this the legal review of the catalyst source code will likely cost them more than a few opensource developers for the next years.
They can't take that and plug it into gallium neither open source it (for whatever reason). Apart from that AMD never said afaik that it will write the drivers for the community. They provide documentation and have hired one (or more i am not sure) dev so far to work on the floss side of things, which is something really nice from their part IMO. And they will hire more as it seems.
other amd customers the CAD workstation customers want the catalyst driver amd also want the catalyst because they need it against nvidia.
thats why they pay for both the radeon and the catalyst.
The real benefit of a proprietary/binary driver, however, is that delivering in binary form allows you to share code across multiple OSes without having to worry about exposing DRM-related features required by other OSes - which, in turn, allows us to offer more features and performance to Linux users than we could by investing the same amount in a Linux-specific code base. Any time you see a proprietary driver there's a pretty good chance that the same rationale applies.
The one thing that the proprietary driver can't be is open source - because of all the code it shares with other non-open OSes - and that's where the open source code base comes in. It also allows us to prioritize a different set of use cases so we can get another group of happy users while both drivers continue to improve.
We are now looking for one more developer for a total of four (plus some of my time for better or worse )...
get your whip out and get them started asap
on a serious note i want to ask if there are any agreements with Ms or Apple that prohibit open sourcing drivers used for mac os x and win (apart from licensed and DRM stuff).
ie lets say a new company appears and wants to use g3d across all OSs will it be able to do it or there will be trouble with something like that.


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Barrington Town Hall renovation plan on slate for deliberative session
Thursday, January 31, 2013
BARRINGTON — This Saturday, town residents will meet to discuss and amend warrant articles and the budget proposed for next year.
Selectmen also proposed a warrant article that would change the way the town clerk is compensated. Currently, the town clerk is paid through a combination of salary and a portion of fees collected through the town clerk's office. The warrant article proposes that the town clerk have a regular salary instead, at a level comparable to other employees. Scruton said the change would make the clerk's compensation more predictable, and he does not envision a cost increase if the article is approved in March.


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US History Buddy
In the information age of today education, learning and teaching is changing fast. The technology that is being used in and outside of the classroom is everywhere. Almost every student has a cell phone with access to the Internet. Even with out Internet access there are educational applications for iPhone, iPad,. The methods for teaching students and special needs students are expanding. Some schools are going all iPad. Meaning all students will have iPads with digital textbooks and new learning tools.
For students these types of applications can be very useful. The student who cannot focus on one type of learning at a time can flip back and fourth through the app to stay focused. The student who is an extremely visual learner will be attracted to the devices colorful screen of pictures in the lesson. The student who has trouble writing notes or preparing them self for a test can simply open up previous lessons and practice on the interactive quizzes of the apps. The student who is a auditory learner can listen to nature sounds while reviewing topics or watch videos related to each topic. The very high performing student can find interesting topic related daily news and summarize it for the class. All of these options can be utilized through one educational app.
U.S. History Buddy is the ultimate tool for learning history. This app was designed by a teacher who has used all possible multimedia resources in the classroom for teaching US history curriculum. U.S. History Buddy is not only an app for learning U.S. History but also a app for teachers. The features of this app makes studying extremely convenient.
This app is the ultimate learning tool for all students taking U.S. History. This app gives the opportunity to study and become very knowledgeable about US history. This app includes
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There are lot of times when despite the best efforts of the developer/designer, they can not avoid a run time error from happening and it becomes imperative to notify the user in such cases. For instance the user wished to download a file or say delete a file from the mobile and for some reason the download failed or the file deletion did not happen. Now in these cases unless and until we notify the user they would be under the impression that the action was successfully completed. This is certainly not desirable as when the user does discover that the request didn't complete successfully they would end up feeling let down by the application they were using.
Reliability of the solution remains a crucial aspect, one that drives user confidence in the system which in turn leads to higher satisfaction levels. The user probably would not mind seeing an error provided the user does make sense to them and doesn't come across as either too complicated to understand or as an obvious software bug.
Have you ever run into an error message that just didn't make any sense? I know I have! It's rather annoying to get a notice that says the system will be shut down but not telling why. Have I done something wrong? Did I push a button I wasn't supposed to? WHAT HAPPENED?? (the caps are intention to denote the frustration of the user with the software because they cant seem to understand what happened and neither were they notified of it)
There are guidelines for designing error messages. The main point to remember is to tell the user:
* Something has gone wrong
Always notify the user if something has gone wrong and specially if that's something which would potentially require user intervention to rectify. For instance if the user tried to play a media file and it doesn't exist, or he specified an access point which doesn't exist to create a connection etc. In these cases the software would probably be relying on the user to provide it with something more meaningful like a valid file name, access point etc.
However in cases where though an error has occurred but that's something from which the system can recover on its own, in those cases we first want to give it retries before notifying the user. As too many errors could very well end up convincing the user that the software is half baked.
Use the right images/language to attract the user's attention. For instance it might be a good idea to use a red exclamation point. Another thing to remember is not to overdo the error message or the icons that you use, something like using a skull-bones icon to depict a simple connection failure or something.
* What has gone wrong
Most users don't understand the technical complexities behind the scenes and neither do they need to know about them, hence it is our job to ensure we keep that hidden from the user even during error conditions. While displaying errors try to use sensible and easy to understand languag as most users don't understand technical terms.
* What to do about it
In case it is possible to overcome the error by doing something then do notify the user and if possible provide help to recover from the occurred error. In cases it is not possible to do anything about the error let the user know of that as well so that they don't end up attempting the same thing again only to be frustrated. For instance if the user is trying to make a call without a SIM card, let them know something like Only emergency calls supported, please insert SIM card to make calls. In another case where the user tries to make video call when the operator doesn't support video call video call not supported by network and then possibly open up the alternate choice list like voice call, SMS etc.
* Localize and personalize
Like all the other aspects of user interaction, the error messages should also consider the localization and personalization aspect. Consider using locale specific content depending upon the geographies, also keep in mind the target user and their skill sets to display an error message which would appeal to make more sense to them.
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For more guidelines, read Jakob Nielsen's Error Message Guidelines and Tim Fidgeon's article Error Messages - What to do.
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In addition to CD playback and AM/FM reception, most in-dash systems include DVD playback, so you can watch a movie on the built-in screen when the car is parked. Installation of an in-dash system can be complex, as they require connection to power, ground, the vehicle speed sensor, and the parking brake.
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A WOMAN who was inspired to help people in Rugby suffering with Parkinson's after watching her husband battle the disease has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
Beryl Emery was awarded a British Empire Medal, an honour not given out since 1992 and only brought back this year for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
The inspirational 70-year-old, of Sycamore Grove, lost her husband Anthony to Parkinson's 16 years ago.
Just five years after they were married Anthony was diagnosed with the disease at the young age of 32. From then on then Mrs Emery was forced to watch him battle the illness until he died aged 58.
Grandmother Mrs Emery has devoted half her life to fund-raising, having been secretary of RSPCA Rugby for 26 years.
In 1986 she and a friend set up Rugby's branch of Parkinson's UK after realising there was no other service to help people with the disease or their families.
It has grown from a two person operation into a group with over 100 members which meets on the last Thursday of the month at the United Reform Church to provide support and advice.
Speaking of her pride at getting the award, said: "When the letter came it said confidential and I opened it and just went wow – I read it again and again as I couldn't believe it.
"It's wonderful to think I'm worthy of something. I do charity work because I enjoy it - to see the look on people's faces when we have had a charity night and they are smiling, that's all the reward you need.
"I look forward to fund-raising because I know it's going to used for people in Rugby who really need it.
"I've never won anything in my life. I felt like a balloon about to burst as I've known for months but was unable to tell anyone."
Also recognised was former Princethorpe College pupil Professor Richard Wilding, awarded an OBE for his services to business.
Prof Wilding spent his childhood in Birdingbury and Marton before attending Leamington Hastings Infant School, Bourton on Dunsmore School and Knightlow School in Stretton-on-Dunsmore.
He was a pupil at Princethorpe College before going on to study at the University of Sheffield.
After graduating he spent a number of years working in industry and is now professor of supply chain strategy at Cranfield School of Management - one of Europe's leading business schools.
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Richard, who became a Christian in his mid-20s, is a member of the congregation of St Matthews and St Oswalds Church (M2O), which is part of the Rugby Revive initiative.
Talking about being awarded an OBE, he said: "I discovered the motto of the Order of the British Empire is 'For God and the Empire' and this is quite special to me.
"I am incredibly honoured and thrilled to have received this award. I was not particularly great at school and really struggled with reading until I reached my teens when it was found I had a problem with my eyes that meant I could not focus on words for long periods of time.
"I just got through my O-levels and A-levels and it was only once I got to university I did better and it is amazing I am now a professor.
"I'm humbled to receive an OBE and it just shows that even if you struggle at school you can achieve great things by working hard."
Also recognised in Rugby were Ian Francis, awarded an OBE for his voluntary service to law and order and the Church of England, and Patricia Scriven, awarded an OBE for her services to HM Prison Service.
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Choosing the best litter for your cat, you, and the planet is easy with Only Natural Pet Pine Cobble Cat Litter.
Only Natural Pet Pine Cobble Cat Litter features instant clumping, superior odor control, and is 4 times more absorbent than the leading clay litters. The secret is the sustainably produced, USA sourced, 100% pine cobble. Pine cobble is finely shredded pine wood that is treated with high heat that maximizes the litter's absorbency, but limits its amount of dust and potential allergens. The result is a soft, absorbent surface that your cat will naturally be drawn to, which leads to easier transition and a nearly 100% acceptance rate.
Pine Cobble Clumping vs. Traditional Clay Clumping
Pine cobble clumps differently than traditional clay litter. Traditional clay litter clumps from the top down, creating a hard surface clump that leads not only to greater odor, but can lead to litter box aversion, the top reason cats are surrendered to shelters. Pine cobble absorbs quickly from the bottom up, trapping urine and possible ammonia release underneath the surface. This abosrbancy also works to dehydrate solid waste, reducing immediate and long term odors.
Pound for pound, pine cobble litter will absorb four times the urine volume than clay. This not only means that you will use more clay litter than our clumping pine, but since the substrate is so much more absorbent, the clumps from a single cat box will typically be multiple pea size clumps rather than one large clump. This removes the hazards associated with clump consumption by puppies or kids. Multiple cat use boxes will typically form larger clumps that will be "urine soaked" for easy removal. Remember though, pine cobble clumping litter is not designed for aggressive sifting.
Only Natural Pet Pine Cobble Cat Litter has undergone years of testing so we could find the ideal litter for your cat. This litter is perfect for single & multi-cat households because of its super absorbency and amazing odor control; plus it's flushable and biodegradable. The pine cobble is allergy friendly because it's not made with any corn, soy, or wheat; this means you don't have to worry while your cat is in the box, or grooming well afterward. And since it's low dust, you know that it will be safe for your cat's respiratory system, and a clean choice for your home.
Our pine cobble litter is environmentally friendly. It's made from sustainably harvested, renewable pine, and it's a USDA Certified Biobased Product, which meets the government standards to "contribute to reducing adverse environmental and health impacts."
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Say good-bye to litter box issues and say hello to your cat's favorite litter with Only Natural Pet Pine Cobble Cat Litter.
Available in an 11 lb single bag, a 2 pack of 11 lb bags, or a 4 pack of 11 lb bags.
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Only Natural Pet
Ingredients - 100% Pine**All the 100% natural clumping pine used in this bag was sourced from sustainable forestry management certified sawmills or timber from sustainable forestry management projects.
Directions for Use
To get started, mix 1/3 Only Natural Pet Pine Cobble with your current litter so that your cat can adjust to the change. Once your cat is comfortable with the adjustment, go to 2/3 Only Natural Pet Pine Cobble with 1/3 your current litter. Continue reducing the amount of old litter included until your cat fully accepts the pine cobble litter.
After full transition, place 2-3 inches of Only Natural Pet Pine Cobble Litter in a clean litter box. After your cat has used the litter box, remove any clumps and solids. For best results, clean daily, always maintaining 2-3 inches of litter in the box. Add fresh litter as needed.
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This Litter is ALL over my house
By LPG
from NJ
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
Comments about Only Natural Pet Clumping Pine Cobble Cat Litter:
I purchased the 4 pack of this litter after reading all the great benefits and such a great price. Now I can't wait until it is finally gone. It is great in absorbency but it tracks EVERYWHERE. I have a 2 story house and the litter boxes are upstairs. The litter is upstairs and downstairs and on the stairs. My cats love it, I think mainly because it is very soft on their paws. I will not purchase it again.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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By Chaucer's Mom
from Romulus, MI
I have bought many items from this company and have always been very happy...but this litter was a HUGE disappointment and waste of money. They should not even call it a clumping litter because it does not clump at all. I've tried different sized scoopers and the results are always the same....as soon as I lift the pee out of the box (without shaking the scooper), the entire pile just crumbles right back into the litter box...leaving me with hundreds if not thousands of little pieces of pee soaked litter right back in the box! While it does smell nice and is lightweight, it does not do a good job controlling fecal matter smell, it does a decent job controlling urine smell. It also is messy outside the box, because it is so lightweight, it tracks all over the house. Despite being labeled low dust...it is not low dust. A cloud of dust arose when pouring it into the litter box, and even when scooping. If you are looking for a good wood clumping litter....this is NOT one I would recommend.
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Best cat liter I have used!
By Gizmo82
from Louisvile, KY
The litter does help with odor with a major way. It does track a little. I will get one of the mats to put outside the cat box :) Would recommend you try it!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Cannot Recommend
By Kay
from OC, NY
I bought this version of Pine litter because I needed a regular natural litter for my cats. I had read about the dangers of clay based clumping litters, so I started experimenting with different natural clumping litters. First let me say that I prefer clumping because it makes it possible for me to remove all pee and poo from my cats litter boxes...which I feel is more sanitary and healthy for them. I originally gave corncob litter a try, but read about bug and mold issues that come with food based litters (corn, wheat, walnut)...so I thought to try pine clumping and paper clumping litter.I originally was only going to go with the Feline Fresh pine litter because it had good reviews here and across several sites. But despite the bad reviews Only Natural Pet's own pine litter got, I thought to give it a try since I was able to get a special add-on price of under 8 bucks for an 11 pound bag.Well its been only a couple days and I cant wait to finish the bag and be done with this litter. First off it doesnt clump well at all. I did a water clump test in a bowl before laying litter in the litter box. It clumped some, but then broke apart...so I knew I was in for a tough time.So as I said...when the cats pee, the clumps do not stay together during sifting. And this is despite sifting very gently. The clumps are just bigger and coarser than other pine clumping litters...and this seems to keep it from holding clumps. Therefore dirty urine soaked pieces of litter fall back into the box, which means I will have to replace the entire litter box more often to keep it as clean as I like.Lastly, the smell is more of a sawdust smell than a true pine smell that I got from the other litter I bought. I will not be purchasing this again.
Great stuff!
By Jango's Mom
from Cape May, NJ
I really like this litter. It clumps well, has good odor control & smells fresh. I like that you sell at a good price & it lasts a long time. I stick with bio-degradable that I can flush, so I love that this does easily. I guess the best thing about it is that the cat likes it!
Poor clump and too much dust
By Stopped Pining
from New York, NY
It's all about choosing the lesser of evils these days and unfortunately, the lack of clumping and excessive dust make this product very poor for [clean] litter and kitties...
Pining for the lesser of evils
By Pine v Corn
Switched from great clumping but high tracking corn-based to this... very difficult to clean up after as significantly as corn or clay, because the clumps fall apart unless you scoop and dispose of a huge shovelful that happens to include the little pee clump. However, I would rather do more cleaning of the litter in the box than worry about aflatoxins and do the substantial cleaning of the tracking all over my home. It's all about choosing the lesser of evils that 1) your cats approve of and 2) you can manage with your circumstances... and in that order. :)
Give it a Try
By LS
from Central Coast of CA
The cats and I like it.Sticks to cat box somewhat when time to clean the box.
Pros and Cons :)
By Susan the Sifter
My cats took to it right away, thankfully -- but I had hoped it would clump better especially because I use the Omega Rollaway litter box; not so good for that. I was surprised that some folks found it less dusty because I think it is comparable to WBCL which I wanted to replace with this... glad to see it was heat treated to help eliminate wood shavings issues! This jury is still out so bottom line recommendation is likewise.
Perfect if you don't mind not clumping
By Radarrogers
from Phoenix, AZ
I bought 4 bags of this when the promo sale was conducted. I loved it at first- then was a little frustrated as it did not clump the urine.I modified my use by only putting about 1 inch of litter in the litter box- removed feces as often as possible- then dumped the entire box once a week. What I love about this litter and why I'll keep using it has to do with 2 factors: environmentally GREEN and REALLY absorbs urine and odor- amazing stuff.My cat box is outside in a fenced, enclosed area so the tracking isn't an issue for me. It does not stay in my cats paws the way the clay did so by the time my cat leaves the litter box and comes back inside-- there is no tracking.
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- Home care is professional health care and supportive services provided at home for patients who need help with medical needs or daily tasks
- Home care services are often provided by home health aides, personal attendants, or companions who may be volunteers or receive payment from the patient or family
- Talk with a doctor, nurse, or social worker to learn about options for home care services and where to find these services.
Home care consists of a range of professional health care and supportive services delivered in the home to a person with cancer who needs assistance. A person may use home care services during specific times of need, such as the recovery period following surgery or a lengthy hospitalization, or for those in need of longer-term care. The option to receive care in the home often enables a person with cancer to spend less time in the hospital, while also providing relief and peace of mind to family caregivers, whether they live in the same home or in a different location.
Home care is also appropriate for people with cancer who are actively receiving treatment or rehabilitation services, or for those who need help with daily activities, such as bathing, cooking, or cleaning. Hospice care can also be given in the home for people with advanced cancer.
Professionals who provide care in the home
Home care services are provided by a variety of professionals including doctors and nurses. More often, however, home care refers to services provided by home health aides, personal attendants, or companions.
Home health aide/home care aide. A home health aide helps with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and moving around. Some home health aides are specially trained to provide more complex services, such as wound or ostomy (a surgically created opening for getting rid of body waste) care, under the supervision of a nurse.
Personal attendant. A personal attendant provides personal care services and performs light household tasks, such as cooking, laundry, and basic cleaning.
Companion. A companion offers comfort and companionship to people with cancer who cannot leave the home or be left alone. Some companions perform limited household tasks, such as preparing lunch. A companion may stay with the person to give family caregivers a break. Companions are often volunteers, but some may be paid.
How to find home care services
Talk with the patient's doctor, nurse, or social worker to determine what home care services may be needed, develop a plan, and ask for recommendations. Types of agencies include:
Home care agencies. These agencies assign and supervise various types of home care personnel including nurses, therapists, social workers, and home care aides, depending on the needs of each client. In addition, some agencies can help you develop a care plan. Many agencies are Medicare certified, meaning they meet federal standards for patient care and are providers of services that are covered by Medicare and Medicaid. These agencies screen, hire, supervise, pay the professionals' salary, and assume liability for care.
Homemaker and home care aide agencies. These agencies provide home care aides, attendants, and companions. Most agencies hire and supervise their own personnel, making them responsible for the care provided. Some states require such agencies to be licensed.
Home care registries/staffing agencies. These organizations act as employment agencies that match clients with nurses, therapists, aides, and other personnel. The services are generally not licensed or regulated, but some agencies do screen their personnel. The client is responsible for selecting, supervising, and paying caregivers.
Independent providers. These are home care personnel who are privately employed by the client. The client is responsible for hiring, supervising, and paying these caregivers, as well as checking their credentials and references. A social worker or hospital discharge planner my recommend independent providers, or they can be found through advertisements in a local newspaper or online job board postings.
When choosing a home care provider, it is important to feel comfortable bringing the person into your home. Consider asking potential providers the following questions:
- How long have you been in business?
- Are you accredited by a recognized agency?
- Do you specialize in a specific aspect of home care (such as nutrition)?
- Do you have references?
- Do you have experience with people with cancer?
- How do you handle emergencies?
- Do you provide a written treatment plan that states the specific tasks that you will perform? Do you notify the family if the plan changes?
- Which insurance plans do you accept?
- What is the billing process?
- How do you oversee the quality of care a person receives? Who is the contact for questions or complaints?
Paying for home care services
Medicare and Medicaid. These government-run insurance programs usually cover part-time home care provided by skilled medical personnel, such as nurses, doctors, or therapists. A doctor must approve and review the services, which must be provided by a Medicare-certified home care agency. The Veterans Administration also pays for some home care services for qualified veterans.
Private insurance companies and health maintenance organizations (HMOs). Insurance companies typically cover some short-term home care services, but coverage varies from plan to plan. Many will pay for skilled medical care, but not for personal care, such as aide or attendant care. Check with your insurance company before beginning home care services because some companies may require you to use certain home care agencies or personnel. Private long-term care insurance may also pay for longer-term home care services.
Self-pay. This means out-of-pocket payment (money paid by you or the person with cancer) for services not otherwise covered. Long-term care provided by an aide, attendant, or companion often requires out-of-pocket payment. In some instances, you may be responsible for taxes; talk with your accountant or tax preparer about the tax requirements in your area.
Community organizations and state and local governments. These organizations may provide funds to help pay for home care services. Check with the local chapter of groups like the Area Agency on Aging, the Department of Health and Human Services, the United Way, the American Cancer Society, and CancerCare. In addition, volunteers from local places of worship, home care agencies, or community organizations may be available to provide companionship, limited personal care, respite care, or transportation services. Find additional financial support resources.
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Experience Michiana: April 15th, 2013
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Episode #381
New WNIT President Greg Giczi talks about moving back to Michiana after 10 years away and what he sees as the role of Public Television. Then Dr. Patricia Werhane and Kim Clark tell us about their new show called "Big Questions," and Jessica Brookshire will be in to talk about some of what Notre Dame is doing in the community. Finally, we'll hear another song from singer/songwriter Ivory West.
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Antigua and Barbuda
News about Antigua and Barbuda, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Highlights from the Archives
Fraud Case Shakes a Billionaire's Caribbean Realm
The story of Robert Allen Stanford's rise is intimately linked to his foray on the island of Antigua.February 21, 2009 businessNews
Antigua's Leader Vows Cooperation With U.S. in Investigation of Its Banks
The inquiry into fraud by Stanford Financial may lead to oversight of offshore banking.February 23, 2009 businessNews
Gambling Dispute With a Tiny Country Puts U.S. in a Bind
A trade dispute filed by Antigua and Barbuda, a Caribbean nation with dozens of online casinos, challenges Washington's effort to prohibit online gambling.August 23, 2007 businessNews
By Land and Sea, Curaçao Seeks to Sustain Its Coral Bounty
Young filmmakers examine efforts on Curaçao to sustain the island's coral bounty while enhancing its economy.
March 20, 2015, Friday
MORE ON ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AND: Olson, Randy , Antigua and Barbuda , Caribbean Area , Curacao , Montserrat , Pace University , Coral , Documentary Films and Programs , Environment , Fish and Other Marine Life , Oceans and Seas , Reefs , Sustainable Living
A Small Island Takes a Big Step on Ocean Conservation
On the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda, fishing communities and biologists craft a marine conservation plan.
August 22, 2014, Friday
MORE ON ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AND: Antigua and Barbuda , Caribbean Area , Area Planning and Renewal , Coastal Areas , Coral , Endangered and Extinct Species , Fish and Other Marine Life , Fishing, Commercial , Oceans and Seas , Reefs , Travel and Vacations
House Hunting on ... Antigua
Prices have yet to recover from the housing crisis, but the sales volume on Antigua has recently picked up steam.
December 15, 2013, Sunday
MORE ON ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AND: Real Estate and Housing (Residential) , Antigua and Barbuda
Caribbean Nations to Seek Reparations, Putting Price on Damage of Slavery
Fourteen countries plan to compile an inventory of the harm caused by the slave trade and then demand an apology and reparations from the former colonial powers Britain, France and the Netherlands.
October 21, 2013, Monday
MORE ON ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AND: France , Antigua and Barbuda , Netherlands , Caribbean Area , Haiti , Reparations , Slavery , Great Britain
As Cost of Importing Food Soars, Jamaica Turns to the Earth
Across the Caribbean, food imports have become a budget-busting problem, prompting one of the world's most fertile regions to reclaim its agricultural past.
August 4, 2013, Sunday
MORE ON ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AND: Antigua and Barbuda , Jamaica (West Indies) , Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) , Haiti , Food , Caribbean Area , Agriculture and Farming , International Trade and World Market
Caribbean Nation Gets an International Go-Ahead to Break U.S. Copyright Laws
Antigua and Barbuda has threatened to strip copyright protections from American movies and music if a dispute over online gambling isn't resolved.
January 29, 2013, Tuesday
MORE ON ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AND: International Trade and World Market , Copyrights and Copyright Violations , Intellectual Property , World Trade Organization , Antigua and Barbuda , Gambling
Late Goal Eases Pressure on U.S. in World Cup Qualifying
The United States national team found itself in peril of early elimination Friday night until a late second half goal from Eddie Johnson secured the win over Antigua and Barbuda.
October 13, 2012, Saturday
MORE ON ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AND: United States Men's National Soccer Team , Johnson, Eddie , Antigua and Barbuda , United States , World Cup (Soccer) , Soccer
A Cup Qualifying Victory Lacks Quality
Despite seemingly endless waves of attacks from the United States, a plucky but overmatched Antigua and Barbuda squad fought hard before eventually losing to the Americans, 3-1.
June 9, 2012, Saturday
MORE ON ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AND: Klinsmann, Jurgen , Soccer , World Cup (Soccer) , United State Soccer Federation , Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua, Tiny U.S. Foe With Big Aspirations
Antigua and Barbuda, a Caribbean nation of 81,000, has reached the World Cup qualifying semifinal round for the first time and will play the United States on Friday.
June 8, 2012, Friday
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With Closing Statements Made, Financier's Fraud Case Goes to Jury
The criminal case against the financier R. Allen Stanford was handed over to a jury in Houston after the prosecution and the defense finished their closing arguments in the fraud trial.
March 1, 2012, Thursday
MORE ON ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AND: Stanford, Robert Allen , Frauds and Swindling , Antigua and Barbuda , Jury System , Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes
Antigua and Barbuda Navigator
A list of Web sites about Antigua and Barbuda as selected by editors of The New York Times.
House Hunting on Antigua
Moondance, a three-bedroom home with three guest cottages, is on the market for $3.25 million.
In Antigua, a Hillside Retreat
A three-bedroom house with two guest cottages on the southern coast of Antigua is on the market for $2.5 million.
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I'd been focused on the sidewalk, but her words caught my attention. I looked up.
There was a sneer on her face, and the curt words had fallen from her mouth in a slur of Pabst and desperation. She clung to her boyfriend's arm like a leech with her free hand, nodding in my direction and seeking approval in his hazy eyes.
"Her? HA!"
The exchange was still registering as I heard their laughter billowing and growing more distant behind me; transforming into a salted wind and destined for ancient verbal lashes spread over my back.
You know, I was barely aware of the group before she opened her mouth, but having made the mistake of looking in her direction: things changed.
Now it's my turn to crack the whip.
Dear Girl,
For starters, I don't hate you. I don't know you, and, in my mind, that's kind of integral for being able to hate a person.
But now that you mention it, I do hate your attitude. And your too-tall heels. And that scrap of fabric you're trying to pretend you're confident enough to pass off as a dress. Oh, and the way that all of those things together make you walk like and look like some kind of awkward robot prostitute. Yeah. Chew on that.
I can hate those things because I've seen them all before. After all, as college-aged girls, aren't we're expected to be generic, too-skinny, catty, and drunk all day e'ry day? And if it's expected, why not deliver? Why let the people down? Why be anything more when you can just be rude, completely superficial and altered?
No, girl, I don't hate you. I hate that your existence, which you've thrown off track by "drinking the Kool-aid/Jungle Juice," makes the world look down on the rest of the girls in our age group that aren't like you. I hate knowing that all the jerks I knew as a kid probably haven't changed at all and just grew up to be nothing more than slightly taller jerks... Just like you.
I hate that, for some reason, you choose to associate with people that think it's important to be envied - and even more so to point it out to others.
No - wait a minute. This isn't hate. This is pity. Yes, girl. You see, I don't hate you at all. I pity you.
I pity you because you assume that I - someone who has never even interacted with you - hates you just because we crossed paths. I pity you because you've given yourself reason to believe that someone who doesn't know you AT ALL would hate you. For no reason.
I pity you because you've chosen to live the life you have.
The Completely Unassuming Average-Looking Chick That Walked Past You on Saturday Night
I admit: this is all very wrong. It's wrong of me to pity her. It's wrong to be up on my soap box here, verbally beating on her and laying on the judgement.
I'm not taking the high road, but I'm so tired of this crap that, frankly, it's gotten to the point that I've got to say something.
And just what am I saying? Well, guys and gals, I'm looking at this like a PSA. Not that I've got much swing in our culture, but I just want to say: don't be that girl.
Go out there and make waves, but don't live your life in a way that makes you believe people would have reason to hate you without even speaking to you. It blows my mind to think anyone ever would. Honestly: wear what you want and do what you want, but if you're any extreme of insecure or self-absorbed and you think that what you're doing makes you any lesser or any better than others, you need to get a grip on things.
Change your perspective.
Make yourself better.
You'll be happier for it and others will too.
Funfetti Cake with Strawberry Buttercream
No matter what kind of girl you are now, I'm sure you went crazy for funfetti cake frosted with pink buttercream when you were a kid. So let's play nice and eat some cake. Smile and be friendly, dangit.
Funfetti Cake via Sweetapolita
Pay careful attention to the method for preparing this cake, and also to the division of the milk. It's not your typical cake!
Thanks to the bizarre method, this cake is extremely fluffy. The almond flavor is perfect in it and I suggest that you do not leave it out.
1 c milk (237 ml), divided and at room temp
4 egg whites (120 grams), room temp
1 egg, room temp
2 tsps vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract (I prefer emulsion)
3 c (350 g) cake flour, sifted
1 1/2 c sugar (300 g)
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
6 Tbsp (85 g) butter, cubed and at room temp
6 Tbsp (85 g) vegetable shortening
1/2 c rainbow sprinkles
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) and oil and line two 8" pans. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 c of the milk, egg whites, egg, vanilla and almond extract. Set aside.
Place the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in the bowl of your mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Combine on low speed for 30 seconds.
Add the butter and shortening and blend on low for 30 seconds. Add the remaining 3/4 c of milk and mix until just moistened. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat on medium-high speed for 1 and a half minutes.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add one third of the egg/milk mixture. Beat on medium for 20 seconds, then scrape down the bowl and add the remaining egg/milk mix in the same way. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
Divide the batter into your prepared pans and bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Be very careful not to overbake!
Cool cakes in their pans on a rack for ten minutes, then remove from pans and wrap well with cling film. Place in the fridge to cool.
Quick Strawberry Jam
If you've got strawberry jam in your fridge, by all means - use it. If not, do this!
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 c (150 g) chopped strawberries
2 Tbsp sugar
Combine the water and cornstarch in a cool saucepan. Whisk until no lumps remain, then add the remaining ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until very thick and no water remains. Immediately press through a fine mesh sieve and allow to cool.
Boiled Frosting via Baked: New Frontiers in Baking
This frosting has replaced Swiss Meringue as my go-to. It's much fluffier and a lot quicker to make than meringue style buttercreams!
1 1/2 c (300 g) sugar
1/3 c (47 g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c (155 ml) milk
1/3 c (78 ml) heavy cream
1 1/2 c (355 g) butter, room temp and cubed
1 tsp vanilla
Strawberry Jam
Pink food coloring
Combine the sugar and flour in a cool saucepan. Stir in the milk and cream, then set the pan over medium heat. Stirring frequently, cook the mixture until quite thick, 10-15 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and pour the mixture into the bowl of your mixer. Fit with the paddle attachment and whip on high speed until the outside of the bowl is cool to the touch, about fifteen minutes.
When the bowl is coo, add the butter all at once and whip on high speed until very light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and whip to combine, then begin adding the jam, spoonful by spoonful, being careful not to add so much that the buttercream becomes soupy. Add pink food coloring, if desired.
Need help with assembly? Check out this guide to assembling a layer cake and this guide to frosting a layer cake.