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String Theory is Hiring
String Theory is Looking for Additional Staff
If you are:
- Friendly, outgoing and a great listener
- Knowledgeable about knitting and/or crochet, yarn gauge and pattern terminology
- Passionate about good yarn
- Adept at multi-tasking
- Self-motivated
- Savvy with Social Media
We offer:
- A fun place to work with fabulous co-workers and the best customers
- Employee discounts
- Flexible part-time scheduling
- A creative and collaborative environment
Job tasks include:
- Assisting customers in the selection of yarn, projects, books and tools
- Assisting with pattern reading and fixing mistakes
- Creating beautiful product displays
- Labeling and restocking inventory
- Working accurately with our POS system
- Maintaining a clean and tidy store
Because of the nature of retail you must be able to work some weekends and evenings
String Theory is a small independent business,which strives to improve our community both locally and around the globe.
To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to janet AT stringtheoryyarncompany.com
Please include your Ravelry name and Instragram ID
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Oops, I did it again!
I often hear new knitters longing for the day when they stop making mistakes. I don't really know how to respond to that. I don't want to discourage them, but really, you aren't going to stop making mistakes unless you stop knitting. You will eventually learn how to fix your mistakes, but I don't know anyone who has stopped making them.
Here is my latest. The other day on the plane to Seattle, I was knitting Deep End by Heidi Kirrmaier in a glorious custom colorway of Cheshire Cat mini skeins. I knew I had messed up one of the increases, but I was in the middle seat in the middle of a fascinating discussion about the life of a tattoo artist and I couldn't imagine pausing to take tiny stitches off of slippery metal needles to fix it, so I knit on.
I decided to live with that particular mistake. The next day, as I was joining my yarn for the next color I had this brief thought that maybe I should look at the pattern again, but I was in the middle of listening to a fascinating presentation on marketing and so I knit on.
I brought this project because it was social knitting. The point was not to have to check the pattern. So I knit on through more interesting presentations and a drink with friends and on the bus during the yarn crawl. The colors are spectacular together. The feel of the yarn in my fingers is smooth and bouncy. I was loving every minute and still that voice whispering "I think you should look at the pattern" would not be silenced.
So after a few days of knitting on, just before I packed up my things to check out of the hotel, I finally took a moment to look at the pattern. Oops! Before I join a new color, I'm supposed to bind off several stitches of the old color to create a stair step edge. This isn't the kind of mistake that you can fix. I could have ignored the pattern and considered my error a modification, but I really like the original design. So I ripped and ripped and ripped.
Not much to show for four full days of knitting, but if I'm not knitting this, I would just be knitting something else.
Anyone else making mistakes? Leave me a comment. Misery loves company : )No Comments
Knitting Bags from Re:new
Re:new Bags at String Theory
Saturday, March 21 10am – 5pm
Need a new bag to carry your projects or gather your notions? Come Saturday to String Theory. The great people from Re:new are bringing a wide assortment of their bags to sell. Pick some up for yourself and your friends.
Re:new bags are made by refugee women supporting their families in DuPage County.
Carry the Story of Refugees in Our Community
Re:new artisans are refugee women from 14 countries who have survived war, persecution, or natural disaster and resettled in America. As these sewing students and artisans work at Re:new, they improve their sewing skills, gain workplace experience, and are able to practice the English language in a safe environment. These skills are valuable as they integrate into a new culture. Take a look here at their video.
As a fiber artist yourself, you will recognize and appreciate their fine craftsmanship.
Your Purchase Makes a Difference
Please stop by on Saturday and bring your friends. Your purchase helps Re:new make our community a better place.
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An Evening with Dream in Color
Tables piled high with luscious hand dyed yarns you haven't seen before…open skeins that you can try before you buy…racks of shawls and sweaters to inspire you…a room full of people who enjoy this as much as you do.
An Evening with Dream in Color
Wednesday, March 18 at 7pm
Tickets $35
The story behind the colors and the fibers and the company. We are so lucky to have Nancy and Veronica, the masterminds behind Dream in Color, join us for the evening. Be sure to get their advice on which yarns work best for you and the projects you have in mind.
Join Us…
It's a party with refreshments and prizes and good company. Invite your friends. I do hope you can make it.
Register Here (or call the store at 630 469-6085)
Please do this now so you don't miss your chance.No Comments
Golden Needle Awards 2015 | Winners
Wow! We had some beautiful projects this year in the Golden Needle Awards. Thank you to everyone that brought your masterpiece in for display. We are so inspired!
It is so gratifying to have helped you find the pattern or select the yarn and then see the finished product as beautiful as we imagined it would be.
Every year we celebrate the creativity and skill in our own community with the Golden Needle Awards. Our customers submit entries and then whoever drops by the store during the event gets to vote. As soon as we get it put together you'll get to experience the whole event via YouTube. In the mean time, the winners are…. (click on the pictures for pattern links)
Michelle made this sweater during our 2014 NaKniSweMo.
Debbie makes a lot of adorable toys, so I'm glad she entered this year. These are part of a woodland themed nursery.
Jan's cowl is done in a tube, like a hat and then grafted together. Manos Fino knit densely is one of my favorite fabrics.
Christine made this adorable baby sweater for her granddaughter.
Tobi saw the cowl that Kristen crocheted for the store and liked it so much that she made one for herself. Gorgeous!
Sharon made these for her mother. What a gift!
A couple of weeks ago I shared this pattern link on Facebook. Cathy took on the challenge and was up until 1am the night before our Golden Needle Awards finishing up.
Christy will tell you that she won best of show because there was no "Home" category, but we know it was because her blanket is beautiful and grand and it took 4 years to finish. Christy also mentioned that you can trace her journey to becoming a yarn connoisseur, since the yarns used towards the end of the project are nicer than the ones she started with.
A very special thank you to those that came in to "oooh" and "aaah" – you were key to the festivities.No Comments
Ann Weaver Workshops in April
People are still raving about the Albers Cowl Workshop they took with Ann Weaver last September.
"I will never look at a painting in the same way again."
Other workshops were entertaining, but "I learned so much with Ann Weaver."
"Janet, you need more lights and darks so we can combine color the way Ann taught us."
I'm very excited that we are able to bring Ann back to teach us more. This time we've got two new options for you to choose from. Take a look below and decide which one(s) are right for you.
You can register online or stop by or call the store. Space is limited, so don't delay.
Mixology Workshop
Friday April 10, 2015
7:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $75
Would you like to feel more confident about your color choices before you start a project? In this workshop, Ann Weaver will show you how to figure out what kinds of colors a project needs and how to pick out a palette you will love, even after all the knitting is done. Please join us!
Modular Mitts, designed by Ann Weaver, is a perfect opportunity to experiment with color by using small amounts of yarn and simple techniques. Inspired by the color studies done by Johannes Itten and his students at the Bauhaus school, these mitts are designed to showcase the interactions among colors.
The goals of this workshop are to expand your color vocabulary and confidence in color combination choices and to teach modular knitting techniques like picking up and knitting stitches.
Skills needed: ability to cast on, knit garter stitch comfortably and bind off are required.
Since it is a Friday night, Ann said she would show us how to make a great cocktail. Did you know she is also a bartender?
Click to Register for the Mixology Workshop
String Theory Getaway: Shawls from the Inside Out
at the Clarus Center in Warrenville
Saturday April 11, 2015
10:00am – 3:00pm
Cost $125
Come spend the day with Ann Weaver! Learn to make good color choices and master the techniques needed to make one of Ann's shawls from the inside out.
We have an incredible day planned for you at the Clarus Center in Warrenville. We want you to feel like you've spent the day at a spa or a luxury resort, so we are taking care with every detail. The setting is beautiful, the food delicious, and the knitting will be full of laughter and inspiration.
Everyone will start with a square shawl, creating a customized shape, textures, and color combination. For example, Ann's mom (pictured at left) is modeling a square shawl Traffic Furniture. Then, those that are interested can start a circular shawl based on a workbook Ann created.
We will have lots of yarn available on site to help you design your shawl based on what you learn about color and texture and a consult with Ann, if you like.
Ann will also have many, many samples on hand to inspire you.
All we need now, is a fun loving group of knitters. Please join us.
Skills needed: knit, purl, work in the round and increase
If you are coming from out of town, please consider spending the night at the Hilton Garden Inn, one block from the Clarus Center. Then on Sunday, you can stop by String Theory on your way back home.
Click to Register for the Getaway
Ann Weaver has created things her whole life. She learned to knit when she was seven, learned to read a pattern at 22 and started sharing her designs through various forms of publication in 2007.
Since graduating from New York University with majors in Art and English, Ann has worked as a deli associate, Harvard graduate student in Assyriology, Macy's cosmetics counter manager, teaching fellow, assistant curator, state bureaucrat, temp, Akkadian instructor, medical secretary, assistant office manager, barback, commercial bread baker, and proofreader, among other things. She is always looking for a new adventure.
Ann's design work reflects this quest for adventure; while retaining a clean, wearable aesthetic, Weaverknits designs experiment with asymmetry, unusual color and yarn combinations, and androgyny.
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Pom Pom Pop-up Class Sunday February 15
It seems like every hat has a pom pom these days.
But there are actually a million things you can do with pom poms.
Did you see the sheep that Linda made for our window? She made them with pom poms.
Or you could make lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Or fruit. Or eyeballs.
I've seen beautiful garlands, package wrapping and Easter centerpieces all done with pom poms.
I confess, I used to be a strong supporter of making pom poms with two pieces of cardboard or a fork, but then I discovered the Clover Pom Pom maker. This gadget makes
life pom pom making so much easier!
How many of you own a Clover pom pom maker, but never sat down to figure out how to use it? Now is the time! It is really easy once someone shows you how.
So please join us for our first pop-up class:
Pom Pom Making with Karen
Sunday, February 15 at 1:00pm
Cost $10
No need to register ahead of time. Just bring $10, your pom pom maker, sharp scissors and some yarn. If you are missing something, all materials are also available for purchase at String Theory.
Warning: Making pom poms is addictive and may seriously eat into your stash!No Comments
Cheshire Cat Mini Skeins – Pattern Ideas
Is anyone else craving a little color? I think that our Cheshire Cat Mini Skeins are the antidote to gray winter days. Each packet contains five skeins of sock weight yarn. Some are gradients. Some are just fun colors that go together.
On Sunday, I unpacked a box full of Wine and Chocolate (gradient packets).
You've probably seen the Little Sister dress that we've made out of it. But I think it is time you made something for yourself.
Let's Just Take it Nice and Easy is a simple design that let's the colors shine.
Daybreak or the Age of Brass and Steam would also work beautifully if you prefer a triangle shawl.
Antarktis has also been on my radar for awhile – many people have done multi color versions.
To make Migee, you'll need on mini skein pack and then about 100 yards of a contrast color. Maybe you have some leftover sock yarn in your stash.
Last year, Mona made Midnight Ocean – gorgeous!
And then there is Reverse Psychology – gorgeous with or without the beads.
Feel like crocheting? Stack any color combination in the Mesa Cowl.
And because it will soon be fingerless mitt season again, you should take a look at these gradient mitts.
For more ideas on things to do with mini skeins, I suggest you "like" the Frabjous Fiber page on Facebook. They post a "daily stripe" picture which is always inspiring.No Comments
Golden Needle Awards | February 22, 2015
Golden Needle Awards
Sunday, February 22
12 – 4pm
Every year in the spirit of the Academy Awards, we like to recognize the achievements of our very own String Theory community with our Golden Needle Awards. During the event you will have a chance to view the entrees, nibble on a cookie, hear some great stories and get inspired for your next project. Whether you enter to win an award or just come for the inspiration, we hope you will join us.
We've changed things up a bit, so please read through.
Enter to Win (categories are the same as last year)
Prizes are awarded in the following categories:
Best Accessory (hat, mitten, bag, socks)
Best Sweater
Best Scarf/Cowl
Best Shawl/Wrap
Best Toy
Best Baby/Child item
Best Crocheted item
Best of Show
Rules (NEW drop off deadline)
1. All entries must be received by 5pm on Saturday, February 21. Feel free to drop your entry off during the week, if that works better for your schedule.
2. All entries must be made with yarn available at String Theory. (Honestly, people are going to want to make what you made and we want them to be able to buy the yarn at String Theory.)
3. You can enter as many items as you like.
4. If possible, we would like to display all entries until Saturday, February 28.
Voting (vote early,
vote often)
Voting is done by the Academy — which consists of every person walking into String Theory Yarn Company on Sunday February 22 — (yes children, spouses, grandparents, friends, etc. may vote). Even though we are located near Chicago, we are requesting that you fill out just one ballot per person.
Votes are tabulated at 3:30 PM (when the voting closes) and winners are announced as soon as we can tabulate the votes You do NOT have to be present to win, but we hope you will be. There are amazing prizes for each category.
Red Carpet Walk at 2:00pm (NEW format)
Half the fun of the Academy Awards are the interviews on the red carpet.
So even if you don't want to enter for an award, we hope you'll let us interview you about what you are wearing. All knitwear has a story.
If you have entered, we will give you a moment to grab your item from its display and tell your raving fans what it was like to make it. (This is also a great time to sway some voters!)
Every year this event is a blast! Check out our slideshow from 2013.No Comments
Custom Fit Guided KAL
Hello! It's Julie, and I've taken over the blog for a moment (shh, don't tell Janet) so I can tell you about our CustomFit Guided Knitalong. It is going to be so cool!
Have you ever knit a sweater that doesn't fit? Or do you feel intimidated by knitting a sweater?
If you're anything like me, shopping for clothes can be… a bit demoralizing. This top pinches here, that one's baggy there. It can feel like I'm not "built right" for the clothes available. That's one reason I love to knit – I can make a sweater closer to my own shape! But sweater patterns can be hard to customize, too – where do I add ease? How on earth do I put in bust darts? It's enough to drive a knitter crazy.
Enter CustomFit. Created by Amy Herzog (author of "Knit to Flatter"), CustomFit is a program with the philosophy that your body IS built right, your measurements are perfect the way they are, and you should be able to knit something that looks and feels fantastic on YOU. I'm finishing up my second CustomFit sweater and I love them!
How does it work? It's simple.
1) Get your measurements taken – just once.
2) Make a swatch out of any yarn you love.
3) Choose a sweater design you want. There are dozens of neckline, hem length, and sleeve length combinations for you to combine. (Short sleeve V-neck cardigan? Done. Elbow length scoop neck pullover? You've got it.) Take a look here for some ideas.
4) Knit your sweater, designed for you, with no more stressing out over fit.
Then you can do it again, as many times as you want, because CustomFit saves your measurements and can apply them to all sorts of sweater designs! It's pretty magical.
We are running a CustomFit Guided KAL, to help you get started and support you along the way.
CustomFit Guided Knitalong:
Saturday afternoons 2:30 – 4:00 Jan 31 thru March 7 – Janet Avila and Julie Lindsey
You'll start with your own 20-minute personal CustomFit appointment. We will take your measurements, then look at yarn and design choices. Once your swatch is complete, bring it back and we'll create your custom pattern.
Then pop in to our knitalong sessions on Saturday Afternoons to join other knitters working on their CustomFit sweaters and ask questions. (Morale support/peer pressure is key to finishing a sweater.) In April, we will have a "Wrap" Party with prizes to celebrate!
Cost: $60 (includes pattern, measurements and 6 knitalong sessions)
So give us a call to sign up. We will arrange for your 20 minute consultation and then we'll all get together on January 31 to cast on. As we knit together, we'll walk you through any tricky bits, and you'll end up with the best sweater you've ever owned. I can't wait to get started!2 Comments


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(Mat 5:43-48 ESV) "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
I find myself frequently quoting this passage. In fact, in my decade or so of being an elder, I've found the SOTM to repeatedly provide answers to pastoral problems. To me, it's the central passage on how to lead a church. Continue reading

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Open shelving above sofa?
I have a small upstairs den that is mainly used by my sons and their friends. One son would like to display his model airplanes and tanks on shelves above the sofa. Sofa is 5 feet long. The room is painted blue with tan couch (otherwise very plain). This is an old house with pine floors, dark wood interior doors, much of trim is painted white.
What type of shelf would you recommend? I was thinking about two, but do not know how long they should be. I don't think I like the modern "floating" shelves but am not sure what would look best.
Does anyone have and pictures to share? Thanks so much
Having a shelf loaded down with objects situated behind a couch is bad Feng Shui. It gives an uncomfortable feeling having stuff looming balanced above one's head.
Does he have a desk in the room where the shelving could be put on the wall above it? How about a floor standing shelf unit? Is there floorspace room for ladder shelving unit? Is there an empty wall for a hanging wall unit shelving?
Maybe something like this but with more masculine touches of course:
Just a wall unit on a blank wall not over couch:
Verticle shelving would highlight each airplane model:
We lived in a 1956 ranch for over 20 years while raising the children. The den was pine paneled with built-in shelves above the sofa. They could not be removed without damaging the walls. We did not paint the paneling for many many years. I really enjoyed displaying family photos and antique finds on the shelves.
Not a great picture, but it's all I have uploaded to Photobucket.
Having a shelf loaded down with objects situated behind a couch is bad Feng Shui. It gives an uncomfortable feeling having stuff looming balanced above one's head.
Not that we practice Feng Shui, but we all survived. No one ever complained about an "uncomfortable feeling" either.
"Hmm, now I'm curious -- would it still be bad Feng Shui if the shelves were recessed as opposed to sticking out on the wall?"
No. Recessed shelving would not give that same feeling as heavy shelving over one's head.
There is still a little bit more to the Feng Shui aspect of it though. For instance, recessed shelving with some books in it behind a couch = good feelings. Recessed shelving holding a sword collection behind couch = bad feelings.
It is subjective like any form of art, and I do understand that there are many skeptics.
It's not the ideal place, I know. We can't recess (although that would be cool). He does want these in a prominent place, as he is very proud of them. There is a large desk in the bedroom that they share, but the older boy doesn't want to lose the corkboard that is already in that spot.
Any other pictures of attractive display shelving?
all I can see is a head injury waiting to happen, if your kids are anything like mine. :-D
I cannot even have picture frames hanging over the sofa because once, the kids were jumping up and down and the frame went crashing on another kid (who's laying down & laughing at the jumping kids).
How about suspending the airplane models from the ceiling with fishing line & hooks? That would look cool if you have them at different height.
If bad Feng Shui would get me a kitchen like Allison's, where do I sign up? :)
lol Yeah, the secret is out. Bad living pays!
fwiw, we moved in the house with a 2yo and a baby. Had another baby 2 yrs later. No one ever hit their head, but they also knew better than to jump on the sofa. As an adult, sitting on the sofa wasn't bad either. The shelves were not a foot deep and up high enough that there was never a near miss.
Dilly Dally, just for the record I wasn't making fun of Feng Shui. I'm not a skeptic, but like many practices or religions, I enjoy reading about it, I just don't practice.
I have no pictures but when I was growing up my mom always had a wooden shelf above the couch. It was probably about 4 ft long and maybe 10" deep. She put it maybe a couple of feet above the back of the sofa and hung artwork under it. It looked nice and never felt too close that way. Maybe you could tie in some airplane art or photos with the display shelf above them.
if you are doing a floating shelf, choose the one w/ a small lip so that things won't fall off.
Like this one from PB.
Here is a link that might be useful: holman ledge - PB


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Michigan Tech's trail system is located right across the street from the Student Development Complex, or the south end of the Michigan Tech campus on MacInnes Drive. The 35 kilometers of trails are nationally recognized for quality, variety of terrain, and maintenance.
Checkout the Trail Genius virtual map showing the Competition Trails with trail videos and GPS.
Currently enrolled Michigan Tech students and children 17 and younger can use the trails for free; community members must purchase a reasonably priced membership or day pass.
With Houghton's average snowfall approaching 250 inches, the season usually opens in early December and continues into April, however, this year we opened on November 12! Grooming takes place daily and the system includes 7.5 kilometers of lighted trails, making an after-class ski trip convenient for students.
Members of the Michigan Tech Nordic Ski Club will be at the trailhead waxing center selling memberships and day passes. Join the club for $10 and be eligible to use skis at the Tech Trails for free! Wax Room Hours:
Monday 12:30 - 8:00 p.m
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Michigan Tech hosted the 2006 and 2014 junior cross country skiing national championships at the Tech Trails. Michigan Tech also hosted the 2007, 2008, and 2015 U.S. cross country skiing championships at the Tech Trails and will host the 2016 U.S. championships.
Winter snow bikes are permitted on designated trails. Please abide by the Tech Trail snow bike rules.
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have a house I've owned for 12 years. in that time maintenance of the log siding has cost me $28,000 and I'm just beginning another round of repair/replace/paint.
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Hines Ward Back On NBC At Least
Ever since the Steelers announced they were letting Hines Ward go I have had to deal with the possibility of an NFL lock out in my own home, or worse a complete with holding of all illegal procedures.
Ever since the Steelers announced they were letting Hines Ward go I have had to deal with the possibility of an NFL lock out in my own home, or worse a complete with holding of all illegal procedures.
Game Of Thrones wraps up season two this Sunday night. I'm bummed to see this season go. I think we're going to be stuck with too many cliffhangers for the year. More after the jump.
Have you ever had days where you find yourself wondering about your career choices, maybe even thinking you have hit rock bottom as far as finding work?
Guys, how many times have you been nudged in the middle of the night because your woman heard a noise? What about being forced to get up out of bed and search the house, the closets, and under the beds because your child had a bad dream? Come on men say it with me, been there, done that!
So Wes bet me a nut punch that the Foo Fighters and Mick Jagger would do "Start Me Up" on Saturday Night Live. I didn't take the bet because why would any smart guy come even close to putting their jewels in jeopardy? Not me.
I'm pretty sure I was one of the biggest CSI: Miami fans out there. I actually loved David Caruso's 'style' of acting (basically take of his sunglasses and look at everybody sideways). I also love the lovely, lovely Eva La Rue. I was very surprise when they moved the show to Sunday nights. More after the jump.
George "Goober" Lindsey has passed away, he was age 83. More after the jump.
So, I have spent the majority of my day flat on my back watching TV... TV that I pay nearly $120.00 a month for... and I have just realized that close to 99% of the time their just "aint *hit on!"
The RockShow's favorite train-wreck of all time, Charlie Sheen, is finally returning to TV! And he's making his comeback in style.
Many of us are used to Coach Knight either from his red-faced rage and chairs skidding across a field house floor, or just his constant presence in Lubbock/Texas Tech news for years. Looks like time is catching up to aging basketball guru.
Chemistry.com asked potential matches who important sex was in their search for a mate. Coming in at #1, as in least interested, was Lubbock, Texas. Now, you could take this as people from Lubbock want a true meaningful relationship first and sex is second, or you could take it has a whole bunch of dried up peckers and snootches blowing in the wind. I guess that's really up to you. Anyways, the bit made Jimmy Kimmel last night and we have it for you here.
Getting stars you loved in the '80s and '90s and putting them in commercials seems to be the trend nowadays. Hot on the heels of '80s teen-idol Matthew Broderick taking a"day off" for a Super Bowl commercial, now comes an ad starring two well-dressed teen idols from the early '90s.


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"Could not finish - Not interesting"
A better plot and less non-stop weird names - just not interesting enough to finish
Heinlein or Ender - something like that
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"McGuyver on Mars - I enjoyed it !"
Unexpected twists for someone who loves science and solving dilemmas
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Posted: 06/10/2009 - Alabama offered Nick Montana a scholarship
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2012 a year of headless bodies, a dead beauty queen and a new president as Mexico narco wars rage on
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Even the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas does business with Mexico, and more surprises
Aryan and Mexican gangsters working together? A prison-gang general telling the feds all he knows? A guy gets re-arrested just as he is about to finish doing two decades alone in a one-man cell and is now looking at the death penalty? We are a long way from trial, but there have already been some […] [Read More]
Texas man guilty in bizarre murder-for-hire plot once lived life in the fast lane; Bee Gees and Jack Daniels came along for the ride
His favorite group is the Bee Gees. He has the New York Post tabloid delivered to his jail cell in Manhattan each day, and he reminisces about times of fast women, faster cars and regularly tipping bartenders $30 during nights on the town in Corpus Christi. Manssor Arbabsiar, who once had a Porsche 911, a Mercedes-Benz and […] [Read More]
Where's Narco? US now convinced Zeta King is really dead (UPDATE)
How is it possible that Mexico marines killed Lazcano and gave outgoing President Felipe Calderon a huge trophy in his war against narco gangsters, and the United States has not even offered a congratulations or well done to its international law-enforcement partners? [Read More]
Five convicted in plot to rob drug dealers while dressed as cops
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The Barbershop: Catalyst for Change and Communication Why We Must Be Concerned 1 in every 6 men get Prostate Cancer 1 in every 4 Black men get Prostate Cancer Latinos have the 3rd highest incidence rate Blacks and Latinos are diagnosed at advanced disease stages at a 144% greater rate than whites The 5 year survival rate for Blacks and Latinos is worse than for whites and getting worse Black men die at a rate 240% higher than whites …and Be Concerned Even More Prostate Cancer Rates: 1997 - 2001 (per 100,00) Incidence Mortality Location Whites Blacks Whites Blacks U.S. 171.2 274.3 28.8 70.4 New Jersey 189.7 286.0 31.5 67.3 Maryland 177.6 239.0 34.6 71.7 Illinois 160.5 220.3 33.6 69.7 Mississippi N/A N/A 43.2 79.4 Georgia 159.6 248.7 38.0 79.2 …and Be Concerned Even More Prostate Cancer Incidence: 1997 - 2001 (per 100,00) Location Whites Blacks U.S. 158.0 248.2 New Jersey 189.7 286.0 Essex County 232.5 342.9 ….and More Age-adjusted Incidence : 1998 - 2004 est. 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2004 est Total 7,386 7,493 7,549 7,602 7,719 7,930 cases - NJ Essex 639 663 712 834 762 777 County all Essex 251 291 287 364 280 309 County Black The Problem in Perspective African American QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are neede d to see this picture. women have the highest mortality from ages 30-84 Source - NJ Office of Cancer Control and Prevention The Problems Don't Stop There Blacks have a greater incidence of High Blood Pressure than any other group Diabetes affects Blacks more than any other The risk of Stroke is greater for Blacks Smoking-related diseases occur more often among Blacks than other groups Heart Disease affects Blacks, Hispanics and Asian- Americans more than whites African-American men have a higher rate of Chronic Liver Disease 70% of reported cases of Tuberculosis is among minority communities The vast majority of Blacks and Hispanics do not seek treatment for Enlarged Prostates or Erectile Dysfunction The Challenge: Addressing the Problem How do we reach the men Medical centers – limited participation Sporting events – screening not a priority Church – not universal attendance THE BARBERSHOP!! – every man goes to one Why the Barber / Barbershop Historic community place of socialization and sometimes medical care Traditional role as opinion shaper in the community Reaffirmed during the '60's as center for positive community action Continuing source of information and place for verbal interaction Emerging function as outreach center for community health information Important new role as lay health motivator and liaison with local medical centers Promotional Objectives Validate roles of: – the barber as key opinion leader and – the barbershop as community information center Establish on-going relationship between the local medical centers and barber shops Enhance disease risk awareness for the general public Increase patient education of treatment options to create empowerment Reduce the disparity in minority healthcare Program Elements Identification of barbershops, by the hospital, in the medically underserved neighborhoods Training session for selected barbers by the hospitals Follow-up in-shop education by hospital/community outreach workers Awareness/Education brochures and CD's for all barbershops and health facilities Referral system for shop customers to appropriate local health facility for screening Free prostate cancer screenings by key hospital in each market, and follow-up care if needed Creating a New Network The Prostate Net National Core Distribution: Medical 80,000+ Website visits/month Ass'n. Sponsors 1,200 Patient Support Group Leaders 1,000+ Public Health Workers ~ 6,000 Medical Oncologists American > 400 Urological Specialists Medical Ass'n. Participating National Ass'n. Medical of Barber Boards Centers Community of America Screen, Educate, Elevate(SEE): Partner Plan To effectively relay our message, we will partner with: – State and Community Service Agencies: • NJCEED, NJ-CCCP, CHIPs, LINCS • ACS, South Jersey Breast Cancer Coalition – Healthcare Providers in target counties – Medical centers – FQHCs – Personal Service and Faith-based partners – National Beauty Culturists League – African American Women's Clergy Association – Local chapters of National organizations in direct contact with the target population: • Sisters Network • National Black Women's Health Project • African American sororities Case History FIT NOW: The Bronx, NY An Integrated community intervention built around a local Government initiative to change negative health impacts for its constituency: - Corporate and political partnerships - Comprehensive intervention plan - Awareness - Diet and Exercise - Participation in healthcare system www.fitnowbronx.com/index.htm Create "Heroes" Meet James Saw information in his barbershop He came to Newark for a Health Fair On HIS BIRTHDAY!! Wanted to give himself the BEST present The Gift of Life!! What's the Payoff? Information conduit for the medical community Increased service for the client community Enhanced leadership profile for the Med Ctr. Better service interaction between communities Increased Med Ctr. traffic/revenue/market share Increased Clinical Trial accrual Barber satisfaction in being an agent for change The New Paradigm 2006 Budget Estimate (based on seven month core "demonstration" program) Cost Category Initial Program Expense All Market Increment Web Portal Development $40,000 Website modifications 9,000 Call Center Expense 21,000 $15,000 800 Telephone Line 12,000 Patient Educational Brochure 25,000 8,000 Training Manuals 29,000 Health Advocate Manual 12,000 Posters / Counter Cards 10,000 Media Placement expenses 14,000 8,000 Travel and Training Expense 16,000 3,000 Shipping / Postage 2,200 800 Incentives / Premiums 27,000 6,000 Program Coordinator 28,000 18,000 Totals $245,200 $58,800 The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. - Marcel Proust
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You just marked a quarter century with the greatest hits album 25:25. What's next for the band?
We are going to take a long break. We're not sure of what the future holds. We're not going to do more gigs through the rest of 2013. It's the first time we had nothing planned in the history of the band.
Are you working on new songs?
I go through periods where it's the easiest thing in the world, and then there are times when nothing comes. I am in a dry period at the moment, though I've been collaborating with Padraig Stevens lately.
I haven't been as creative as I'd like to be in the songwriting department and I want to fix that.
So, is this the end of the band? You're making me nervous.
If we do get back together we need to have new energy and new songs, and I for one hope that happens. Stay tuned!
The Saw Doctors play on March 14 at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, a sold-out gig at New York's Irving Plaza on the 15th, House of Blues in Boston on the 16th, and Philadelphia's TLA on the 17th. Check out the full dates on www.sawdoctors.com.
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The entrance is about 40,000 VND per person. The architecture is somewhat weird and the concept is quite confused. But it worths a visit for pure curiousity.
I stayed here with a friend in the Kangaroo Room - it was very small - possibly the smallest room I have ever stayed in. It is quirky and the bed was very comfortable, but all together a pokey room. The worst thing is that it is a tourist attraction and they open their doors from 8.30am (monday - friday)...
I remember reading about about Madame Nga's 'Crazyhouse' in the National Geographic a few years ago, and have wanted to visit ever since. I was not disappointed; it was the single best thing I did in Dalat, and possibly even the whole of Vietnam.
Such an amazingly imaginative building, it seems it is not so much 'designed', as growing out...
It certainly is a crazy house - but well worth seeing - watch children if they are with you, as parts could be a bit dangerous. Pleased we went though - very interesting architecture.
This place is a labyrinth with many interesting rooms within the interconnecting buildings. It's quite a challenge to navigate through the low ceilings and steep steps in certain areas. Watch out for the kids! Some places like the bridges and ladders are dangerous even for adults. You will either love or hate it but come see it for yourself!
This was our first stop on our easy rider tour. The place has been turned into a hotel, and a magnificent one.
Every room is a piece of art, made by a twisted and creative mind. It has pasages and overhead stairs where you can see far into dalat.
The only down side for us was the construction during the...
Yes, one of many tourist trappy places we ventured to, but they're often worth it. This def was because its just to plain weird to miss. Thanks to our guide Nick and the folks at Luxury Travel Vietnam who got us there for quick peek but took care of getting us set up in a more conventional hotel, because as...
This place was truly fantastic. I felt like a kid again running around, taking pictures, and trying to peer inside every window and door. They are still adding onto it and it will be even more fantastic when finished. Not to safe for young kids though, so pay close attention. Many places to fall and get hurt. Loved the design...
Fun way to spend an hour or so, getting lost in the Crazy House, just watch out when the Russian Tourist coaches arrive, the pushing and shoving gets quite violent. Free entry and easy walk from our hotel made this one of the highlights of our visit.
The architecture of this house is unbelievable. It was built by the daughter of a former president and is still having additions built on to it.
It is a must see attraction. To find it, you need only to ask people where the Crazy House is because there are no signs directing you to it.
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PIERRE — South Dakota generally doesn't have training and equipment that emergency crews would need for an incident involving crude oil, an official said Monday. Lynn DeYoung, Minnehaha County emergency management director, asked the State Emergency Response Commission to consider whether additional steps should be taken. Emergency managers don't have authority in South Dakota over the locations and duration of trains that are on sidings, and don't routinely receive daily information about what is moving through their counties, DeYoung said. Minnesota is working on training, funding a
FORT PIERRE — Two state fishery officials said Friday there hasn't been any further evidence of quagga mussels and zebra mussels in South Dakota waters since two initial incidents in recent months at Angostura reservoir and Lewis and Clark reservoir. The state Wildlife Division's fisheries staff, however, is considering possible modifications to its invasive-species management plan, according to fisheries chief John Lott. He told members of the state Game, Fish and Parks Commission there are good rules already in place that address plants, fish and crayfish. But mussels involve transp
PIERRE — Twenty winters ago, Gov.-elect Bill Janklow pushed forward on his campaign promise to roll back property taxes by 30 percent from their 1994 levels. Janklow and the Legislature delivered the first $80 million percent during his first year in office. They needed the better part of his next seven years in office to find here and there the final $40 million. Those numbers come to mind because of the debates now over low teacher salaries in our public schools and rising student tuition at our public universities and technical institutes. Here is the challenge. Could we find ove
PIERRE -- A ruling by the state Labor Department declares that some bonuses can be counted when calculating employees' average weekly earnings for worker compensation cases. Nondiscretionary bonuses such as longevity pay, seniority pay and meeting individual performance goals can be included. Bonuses provided in lieu of compensation also can be included as earnings. But discretionary bonuses cannot, such as one-time payments to all employees regardless of performance, Christmas turkeys and signing-hiring bonuses. State Labor Secretary Marcia Hultman issued the ruling recently, after a hear
PIERRE -- A project received approval for a large refund of state taxes on equipment purchases as one of the decisions Tuesday by the state Board of Economic Development. The board found that "PEG Project 1" is eligible for tax refunds up to $356,420 under South Dakota's reinvestment payment program. PEG is the name for a holding company opening a fine-metals manufacturing plant at Beresford. The board approved two low-interest loans. *One loan was $441,900 to Cattail Company of New Hope, Minn., for its project at Woodland Cabinetry at Sisseton. * The other loan was $360,000 to Pierre Eco
FORT PIERRE -- Open spearfishing for game species definitely won't be allowed statewide, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission decided Thursday. But dogs might be allowed for hunting mountain lions outside the Black Hills. Both proposals began as citizen petitions to the commission. The special process, rarely used, allows a citizen to ask the commission for a specific rule. The public hearing took 70 minutes on the spearfishing expansion.
PIERRE — The South Dakota Lottery Commission voted unanimously Thursday against proceeding with a study of financial and social effects from legal gambling. The three consulting proposals ranged in price from $518,500 to $600,000. No other gambling organization offered to help pay. "I had doubts about the study from the start," commissioner Bob Hartford, of Pierre, said. Because of the expense and the lack of support, Hartford suggested the study be scrapped. Commissioner Jim Putnam, of Armour, agreed.
PIERRE — South Dakota is the prospective site for as many as five agricultural processing projects that would total $1 billion in value and employ 3,000 people, according to a state official. Odds are "very good" four of them eventually will open in South Dakota, according to Pat Costello, commissioner for the Governor's Office of Economic Development. "They take years to develop because they are large projects," Costello said. He declined to name the types of products or provide other information that might lead to speculation about the businesses. However he confirmed none of the p
PIERRE — Trustees, administrators and consultants for the South Dakota Retirement System are considering contingency plans in case of another plunge in the investment markets. They began talks at their quarterly meeting last week about what might be done if the system's portfolio drops below 100 percent of fair value. They are looking at possible responses in different scenarios, such as another crash where the value keeps dropping to the 80 percent range or worse. In 2010, the trustees and the Legislature needed to take $1.8 billion worth of corrective actions. Since then, the State
South Dakota's state universities face nearly $970,000 more in payroll costs as result of the higher minimum wage approved by voters last month, according to an estimate compiled for the state Board of Regents. The ballot measure increased the minimum wage for most workers to $8.50 per hour effective Jan. 1, 2015.


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Does anyone know of a clone extract kit to make a Negra Modelo? I'd like to take a swiing at this one next. I'm a beginner and just started drinking my first brew, a Brown Ale. It worked out so well I'm already thinking about what will be next.
I could be wrong but I think Negra Modelo is a Munich Dunkel-style lager, you might want to look for that style kit but I don't know of an exact one that replicates it.
BJCP calls it a Vienna.
Austin Hombrew has a clone kit.
Thanks for the info. I believe I'll order this clone and give it a try.
+1 on the AHS clone kit. I have not brewed it but the other two Extract kits that I have from AHS have been very very good.
The only complaint I have about AHS is those damn foam peanuts they use for packaging. They get everywhere, the dog gets sick from eating them and my 3 yr. old son likes to crush them up everywhere. Other than that, no problems.
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"A man who carries a cat by the tail, learns something he can learn in no other way." - Mark Twain
I've been reading a bit on dealing with a lager. I've got a cool basement and an empty fridge that I can use to get the temp. down. If I run into trouble I'll be firing out more questions. Again thanks to all for the help.
If you buy that kit and plan to use dry yeast, you might want to replace the S-23 with two packs of W-34/70.


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Philadelphia's Most Popular Vegetarian Restaurants
In a city whose most famous food is the cheese steak, it may seem difficult to maintain a meat-free lifestyle. Don't fret, vegetarians, because Philadelphia is home to many more vegetarian restaurants than you may realize. Here are a few favorite spots for veggie lovers.
1) Vedge
This award-winning gourmet vegan restaurant is owned and operated by two renowned vegetarian chefs. The menu includes all-vegetable dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world, though all of the ingredients are locally sourced. Vedge's handcrafted cocktails and an impressive wine selection also make the perfect additions to any dish.
1221 Locust St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19107; (215) 320-7500
2) HipCityVeg
For a more casual vegetarian lunch or dinner spot, HipCityVeg offers fresh, fast food made without any animal products. Each dish is 100% plant based, and everything from the food containers to the restaurant's furnishings are recycled and made from energy-efficient materials. Flavorful salads, hearty veggie burgers, and sandwiches stacked high with toppings are all part of HipCityVeg's tasty menu. Don't miss the eatery's signature Groothie!
127 S. 18th St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19103; (215) 278-7605
3) P.S. & Co.
With an industrial-style, light filled interior that's just as appealing as its healthy menu, Locust Street's P.S. & Co. is a must-try spot for Philly vegetarians and carnivores alike. The restaurant prides itself on being entirely organic, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher, but each dish is prepared in such a way that even non-vegetarians will love the taste. Breakfast includes yogurts and porridges, while lunch and dinner soups, salads, and wraps will fill you up and make you feel good about what you're consuming.
1706 Locust St. Philadelphia, Pa 19103; (215) 985-1706
These 4 Tips Will Help You Keep Dust Under Control
There's no real right or wrong way to dust, but some methods are more effective than others. Here are a few must-read dusting tips and ways to keep dust at a minimum.
1) Dead skin cells and fabric bits are the two main components of dust. Yes, it's gross stuff, but a HEPA air purifier, in addition to regular dusting, can keep these microscopic particles from running amok. (Be sure to keep your HEPA filter running while you vacuum, as vacuum air is notorious for blowing dust around.)
2) Trade in that feather duster for a damp rag or a product intended specifically for dusting; they're much more effective and efficient at capturing dust particles.
3) Move from high to low. That is, dust taller surfaces, like ceiling fans and the top of bookcases, first and work your way down to the floor. This way, you won't be dirtying the surface you just cleaned with dust from above. Vacuum the floor thoroughly when your dusting is complete.
4) Don't ignore soft surfaces. Take a lint roller to your curtains, and be sure to wash your bedding and any furniture slipcovers weekly.
How do you keep dust under control? Sound off below!
Dust Allergy? 7 Smart Strategies to Get Rid of the Dust in Your House [Reader's Digest]
How to Dust Like a Pro [The Nest]
There's a Wrong Way to Dust? And 5 Other Cleaning Mistakes [Oprah]
Keep Dust Down [HGTV]
These Pasta Recipes Are Full of Flavor, Low in Carbs
If you've been paying attention to the buzz around the healthy eating world, you've likely heard whispers about spaghetti squash, zucchini "noodles," and other grain-free pasta alternatives. Here's the skinny on these low-carb dishes: They're healthy, they're fairly simple to make, and, if done correctly, they're just as delicious as good old spaghetti and meatballs. Check out these three recipes to try for dinner tonight.
Smoked Mackerel and Leek Fettuccini
Low-carb spaghetti squash is substituted for traditional spaghetti noodles in this unique dish. Plus, the flavorful, aromatic blend of hearty smoked mackerel and two whole cloves of garlic creates such delicious flavor that you won't even know that you aren't eating real pasta.
Low-Carb Zucchini Pasta
This versatile recipe for zucchini pasta shows you how to create the perfect "noodle" base for just about any of your favorite pasta dishes. Once you peel the zucchini into the spaghetti-like strips, you can then cook it and top with marinara, Alfredo, or any other sauce of your choice.
Pasta alla Bolognese, Paleo Style
The Paleo diet is known for its emphasis on meats and veggies and not so much for things like pasta. If you're avoiding grains to adhere to a Paleo lifestyle, this updated Italian classic will be a welcome alternative to your usual grilled chicken. The pasta is made out of spiraled rutabaga, and the clean meat sauce made of grass-fed beef is so well seasoned that you'll just have to go back for seconds.
Love Mountain Biking? Read These Websites Before Hitting the Trails!
Whether you're an avid mountain biker or you're just starting to learn the sport, there are a number of tips and tricks to keep mountain bikers of all skill levels safe, happy, and having fun. Here are some of the best mountain biking websites from all around the web.
The IMBA, or International Mountain Biking Association, offers helpful resources for mountain bikers on their easy-to-navigate website. Here, you'll find news about the organization and mountain biking initiatives across the country, including fun IMBA events in your area.
MPORA Mountain Biking
You see some pretty incredible scenes while mountain biking, and the MPORA website features stories and photography showcasing some of the very best of these amazing rides. Explore affordable trails around the world, watch videos of some of the most impressive mountain biking stunts, and read up on helpful advice for your next ride all on this one stunning website.
If you're looking for a site to help you choose a new bike or purchase parts for your existing one, MTBR is a great choice. This website, which stands for Mountain Bike Review, offers an ever-changing collection of gear reviews, articles about the latest bikes, and even forums where you can discuss your mountain bike with fellow riders.
8 Artichoke Recipes for Any Meal of the Day
With its layered texture and mild, versatile taste, the artichoke is a unique vegetable that goes in just about anything. We've seen a resurgence of artichoke popularity over the past couple of years, with restaurants offering it in everything from soups to salads to breakfast dishes.
Whether you're already familiar with preparing artichokes for cooking or you want to learn how to eat this tasty veggie, these eight recipes offer something for home chefs of all skill levels.
Raw Artichoke Salad with Parmesan and Mint [Saveur]
Artichoke and Arugula Pizza with Prosciutto [Cooking Light]
Artichoke Bruschetta [All Recipes]
Cream of Artichoke Soup [Saveur]
Garlic and Crab Artichoke Dip [All Recipes]
Fettuccine with Artichokes and Chicken [Saveur]
Artichoke and Fennel Caponata [Cooking Light]
Artichoke Spinach Lasagna [All Recipes]
Want to Learn to Code? Try These Tutorials for Python and Ruby
Want to learn to write and run programs on your computer? Even if it may seem daunting, it's easy to get started. Helpful coders have developed fun online tutorials to help even beginners learn to program.
Programming languages vary in complexity, and two of the best languages for beginners are Python and Ruby. These languages each have simple to follow syntax, yet they're also powerful enough to form the basis of large scale software applications like Google and Twitter. If you're interested in learning some basic programming, here are some useful online tutorials:
Learn Python
Learn Python gathers a series of lessons together with an in-browser development environment, so you can begin writing programs without having to search for your computer's terminal command line. The course starts with basics like creating variables, loops, strings, and functions, and moves on to move complicated topics like classes, objects, regular expressions, and debugging. (If those terms don't mean anything to you yet, don't worry: Learn Python will explain them.)
Try Ruby
Like Learn Python, Try Ruby is an online tutorial that lets you write and run programs right in your browser. The course begins with simple lessons to teach you how to write Ruby programs that do math and manipulate text strings, then moves on to more complex topics like creating loops and designing programs.
Find Fresh Local Produce with a CSA Share
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, a community of individuals who monetarily support a local farm in exchange for fresh, seasonal produce and goods throughout the growing season. CSAs are wonderful ways to support local farmers and to ensure that you and your family eat locally grown vegetables. These sites can help you find a nearby CSA:
National Agricultural Library
The National Agricultural Library of the USDA offers a complete guide to CSAs on its websites. Here you'll find information about how CSAs work, explanations of where food comes from, and educational literature about farming and agriculture. The site also offers a list of websites that can help you locate a CSA in any area across the country.
Local Harvest
The Local Harvest website offers informative tips and frequently asked questions to help visitors make informed decisions about becoming CSA members. It also features a map of CSA farms across the country, with a space to search by your own state or zip code.
Farm Locator
Not only does Farm Locator connect visitors with CSAs, it also connects farmers with other farmers, farmers to local businesses, and businesses to buyers to help improve the exchange of produce and goods from all sides. The detailed search option even allows you to browse the site by product, type of market, or area to find local farms.
Get More Active With These Tips from Fitness.gov
Getting enough physical activity may seem like a chore, but it becomes much less daunting when you build it into your every day routine.
These fun tips from Fitness.gov will show you how to meet the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity every day, without making fitness feel like hard work!
- Incorporate physical activity into something you already do. If you take the bus to work, make it a goal to walk to the bus stop every morning. Or, instead of using a riding lawn mower, resolve to use a push mower instead.
- Replace your afternoon coffee break with an outdoor walk. It has the same stimulating effects as caffeine, and it helps to burn calories.
- Include your family or friends. Some people need encouragement from others to stick to a workout schedule, and it makes working out a lot more fun.
Be sure to consult your doctor before beginning any fitness plan!
For more tips for staying active, visit Fitness.gov.
2 Culinary Podcasts Made Just for Foodies
You love to cook, and even when you're not in the kitchen, you're always planning your next big dish. If you're an avid home chef who always wants to learn more about the world of food, these amazing podcasts will teach you the latest cooking news even when you're on the go.
The Sporkful
Equal parts informative and off-the-wall, The Sporkful is a fun podcast that discusses various aspects surrounding the culture of food. From the proper way to eat a slice of pizza to how to make pretzel-encrusted chicken nuggets, The Sporkful is so ridiculous that it's actually quite brilliant. Boasting the tagline, "It's not for foodies, it's for eaters," this is a show for food enthusiasts, by food enthusiasts.
The Splendid Table
If your food interests are a bit more sophisticated, The Splendid Table podcast might be right up your alley. Host Lynne Rossetto Kasper, acclaimed food writer and cooking teacher, discusses food from around the world, the science behind cooking, the history of staple ingredients, and the way food brings people together in this vibrant, inspiring show. The Splendid Table also features special guests in culinary professions, including the late Julia Child, The Omnivore's Dilemma author Michael Pollan, and chef Mario Batali.
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Thanks to judges and workers for fun weekend.
Congrats to all who placed and finished.
A special congrats to Vern and "Dealer" who were really on top of their game this weekend.
Congrats to all who placed and finished. Thanks to Missouri Valley for all their hard work and fun trial.
Special congrats to Dennis Pugh and "Air" on their great weekend. Also Greg Anderson and...
Wow! Thats is pretty cool deal for Dennis and "Will"
Congrats to all who placed and finished our SVRC trial.
We always have awesome adult help with few hiccups on my part. Thanks for all the...
Crongrats to all the finishers so far.
Congrats to Troy Winning the qual.
Dittos on Steve and Hannah. Steve and Gibbs also got a jam in open.
Big crongrats to Steve's assistant trainer...
Mike what a great weekend for you!
That damn Isaac kicked me in Open Sat. and then again in Amat on Sunday.
Good job and enjoy. I'm getting better so watch out:)
Thanks to an awesome set of judges in all the stakes and special thanks to workers.
Congrats to all finishers.
It was a very memorable weekend for me as Finn and I finished a very tough Open. ...
Congrats to all who placed and finished.
Ok Mr Bernie and Mildred! Now let's take "Finn" and "Mildred" pheasant hunting in SD this fall. I have some hunting w no fences. Damn FT dogs sometimes...
Hi Joel. I'll try to get Buzz to keep you updated next weekend. Should be fun trial w a good # of SVRC dogs entered.
Congrats to all finishers.
Wow Lauren! You and Slider have to be one of the most consistent finishers in the game today.
Good job.
Congrats to all that finished Amat.
Very good job on the win Phil Carson with "Cosmo"!
A special congrats to Dennis and Ken on their finishes with RJam and Jam on 1st field trial of season with...
Congrats to all.
Wow good job Alan. Alex and Punch what a record! I have enjoyed watching "Punch" since Bill Hillman and Punch were running derbies. Very,very talented animal with a very good...
Congrats to all the finishers.
Congrats to Chuck and Mary Jane. They have been so nice to me and Mary at trials I have competed in. Should be a very special Nat for you both.
Congrats to all the finishers.
Dale how awesome is that! Congrats to the Willards, Vision Retrievers and Hollie.
I'm sorry Judy only news I've heard.
Congrats to all the finishers in Open
Big Congrats to owners Dave and Lauraine Grevlos and handler Bill Eckett on the Open win 'with #29 "Oz"
"Gibbs" is proud of his bro.
Congrats to all the finishers.
Special kudos for obvious reasons to Bruce and "Tuco", Debbie, James and "Windy".
Good job Ann, Bob and "Leif"..
Hope you had a great day Lainee.
Big Thanks to Lainee. First place I went to get up to speed.
Big congrats to Wayne Skochenski and Bailey and Wayne Anderson and Pistol.
Goldens that are always in hunt in trials I run.
Good job!
Good job Mo. I enjoyed seeing you at trials this season. Will see again soon I'm sure.
I heard Sol and Mary Jo Semmler's dog "Tug" won the open.... Big congrats!!!
This may not be UK but assuming European trials all similar as they have a European Championship.
Jazztime labs are very competitive in US and...
Congrats to all especially SVRC club members Ed and Chef (Wow), Chuck, Marjie and AFC Peanut.
What a great last series. It was a all water survival quad on a wonderfully cool morning. Great test.
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I just pulled up RTF main page this AM. I did not get to meet Phil but if he was anything like his little brother it's my loss. Our prayers are...


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Site of the Day Feb 23
casey_nfldFebruary 23, 2014
Art of the Title - an interesting site! Here's how they describe their site:
-The leading online resource of title sequence design, spanning the film, television, conference, and videogame industries. Featuring title design from countries around the world, we honor the creators and innovators who contribute to the field, discussing and displaying their work with a desire to explicate, facilitate, and instigate.
Here is a link that might be useful: Art of the Title