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Shadow Complex dev hopeful for a sequel
"We want it more than anyone," Chair Entertainment co-founder and creative director Donald Mustard says.
"We want it more than anyone," Chair Entertainment co-founder and creative director Donald Mustard says.
Cliff Bleszinski says sequel to Chair-developed downloadable action game is "largely designed," but company needs a partner to finish it up.
Chair creative director says studio intends to return to downloadable 2D side-scrolling shooter franchise in the future.
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We were live with the 2010 GDC Awards...so if you missed it, here is the archive video!
GDC 2010: Naughty Dog's acclaimed shooter nets record number of statuettes, including Game of the Year; Batman: Arkham Asylum upsets in Game Design category; Scribblenauts top handheld; Flower and Farmville ...
Market research firm FADE says Microsoft's online platform sales grew 34 percent last year, thanks to rising average sales prices, top-performing games.
Naughty Dog's acclaimed action adventure scores seven nods; fellow GOTY hopefuls include Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed II, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Demon's Souls.
Five-week downloadable game lineup that included Shadow Complex, MVC2, Trials HD pushes Xbox Live to record monthly revenues; 1 vs. 100 vs. 3 million.
Donald Mustard visited the TOTS stage and gave us an awesome overview of Shadow Complex.
Epic and Chair Entertainment's Xbox 360-exclusive action platformer shifts 200,000 units during opening week, securing spot in Xbox Live top-seller books.
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Channing Tatum and His Wife Will Celebrate the Holidays By Doing THIS Sexy Activity!
We all know that Channing Tatum has some sexy, sexy dance moves. So we can't blame his wife for wanting to see them up close and personal over the holidays.
Channing's wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum was asked what the couple has planned for the holidays this year. "We'll be playing the Xbox Kinect 4 Dance Central 3," she tells People. "We get very competitive when it comes to video games, but this one in particular we're going to have a lot of fun with."
"I'm hoping that I will be able to say I kicked his butt," she says, "but we'll see."
Meanwhile, Jenna says that Christmas shopping for Channing is no easy task.
"It gets harder and harder every year," Jenna admits. "He gets everything that he wants. He sees something and he buys it. I need some ideas!"
The two are also hoping to squeeze in a vacation this winter, although they haven't picked the destination just yet. "We are so last minute, but I want to be somewhere warm. I love snowy vacations, but this time I'm feeling warmth," she says.
She also loves bragging about his Sexiest Man Alive title. "I am so proud of him," she points out. "He gets really embarrassed talking about it, but he thinks it's awesome. And I talk about it enough for him, so it's all good!"
How cute are these two?!
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Immigration reform advocates are drawing attention this holiday season to keep the subject of immigration "on the table," while a North Carolina farmer is telling reformers to "mind their own vegetables," and keep farmers out of the immigration debate.
According to the North Carolina Farmworker Institute, and organization connecting people of faith to the struggle of farm workers, about 150,000 farm workers are in the state during the growing season, and most of them are immigrants.
Like some other work visas, the H-2A is a temporary visa allowing entry to the USA to a single employer for an agricultural season.
In a statement by Carol Brooke, who heads the Workers' Rights Project of the North Carolina Justice Center, she says that has a downside.
"If there are problems with working conditions, or the amount of work, there's a great incentive not to complain, because they don't have the opportunity to switch employers freely, as other workers do. They're doing a very difficult job, and they deserve to be able to do it under fair working conditions, with their families here and with the ability to participate fully in U.S. society."
According to Brooke, North Carolina has more temporary foreign agricultural workers than any other state. The farm workers typically travel to North Carolina from Mexico in late spring or early summer to pick cucumbers, peppers, tobacco and other crops.
"In November, the farm workers pick the sweet potatoes that grace our Thanksgiving tables, and in December they cut our Christmas trees," said Brooke. "The vast majority of these North Carolina H-2A workers come here through the auspices of the North Carolina Growers' Association (NCGA)."
Brooke's says the NCGA fills out the paperwork to apply for permission to bring the workers into the U.S. and places them on the farms of grower members. Farmers then pay a substantial fee to the NCGA for each worker provided to them, for their services handling the H-2A visa paperwork.
Under the H-2A visa program, farmers do not have to pay Social Security or unemployment taxes. Brooke believes that the H-2A program is an incentive to avoid hiring American workers. She also points out that many of the workers are living in camps and must leave their families behind in their home country.
And according to the organization, growers have sought government intervention to protect their ability to "exploit a vulnerable work force and to prevent them from seeking employment elsewhere, first by laws restricting the mobility of American agricultural workers, and then by allowing the importation of foreign workers.
"When a manufacturer, a restaurant or a doctor's office has a job opening, it advertises and fills it with a local worker," said Brooke. "If local workers don't apply, or if turnover is too great, these employers must raise the wage rate, increase benefits, or improve working conditions. These are fundamental principles of a free labor market; only in agriculture do employers believe that free market principles should not apply."
The United Farm Workers (UFW), the main agricultural union, launched a campaign called "Take Our Jobs", inviting willing Americans to work in the fields to show growers that locals are willing to hit the fields.
In the following three month span of the launch 3 million people visited takeourjobs.com, but 40% of the responses were hate mail, says Maria Machuca, UFW's spokesman.
Specific data on Americans living in North Carolina and available for work on farms were not provided to The Tribune.
Critics say that's because unions and immigration reform organizations are trying to demonize farm workers and toss them into an immigration debate and the controversy is not about the migrant worker.
"Fewer U.S. workers will accept temporary farm jobs that involve manual labor outdoors," said John Canton, of the Farmer Advocacy Coalition, a start-up volunteer-based organization in North Carolina. "Whether you live in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida or out in California, and whether you grow tobacco, sweet potatoes, or fruits and vegetables, crops don't wait."
The labor shortages on the farm are real and so is illegal immigration, recognizes the group, "but one has nothing to do with the other and farmers shouldn't be asked to let crops rot."
"Farmers aren't doing anything wrong" expressed Canton to The Tribune. "No farmer wakes up each morning with a design to cripple a migrant worker and not pay a fair wage," continued Canton. "No farmer is charged with sitting in the halls of Congress to figure out immigration policy either.
"Let's be clear, first we try to hire locally, an American, but most people can't make it through a day on a field. That's the reality. And when people walk off your fields because they no longer want to work, it puts an entire operation at-risk. Where do farmers go when that happens? Nowhere. They just sit back and watch the entire year rot, helpless, defenseless."
"The H-2A visa helps," said Canton, "but it's become very bureaucratic cornering farmers into feux walls built around cropfields, way too many regulations."
Canton also stated that all it takes is a shift of wind, an unexpected storm, a tiny drought, and all of the farmer's annual profits are wiped out regardless of who's here on an H-2A visa.
As the economy improves, Canton feels there will be even fewer U.S. workers who choose to do farm work and that unions are missing the point. "Unions will not stop until you give up your land, your industry. Even if you pay a prevailing wage, it doesn't mean you will find enough Americans willing to move crops for a living. Worse, it doesn't show that Americans are willing to pay double for fruits and vegetables simply because a union is asking for it to be paid to a farm worker."
Generally, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services may grant H-2A classification for up to the period of time authorized on the temporary labor certification. H-2A classification may be extended for qualifying employment in increments of up to 1 year each. The maximum period of stay in H-2A classification is 3 years.
A person who has held H-2A non-immigrant status for a total of 3 years must depart and remain outside the United States for an uninterrupted period of 3 months before seeking readmission as an H-2A non-immigrant.
Under pressure from farmers, Canton stated that several bills were introduced in Congress this year to streamline or replace the controversial H-2A program and to improve its effectiveness.
"Nothing passed because Democrats and Republicans couldn't agree on any blueprint," said Canton who is also a farmer of tobacco. "Democrats oppose temporary worker programs and prefer to grant legal status to everyone at the border. Republicans favor visa programs and oppose any form of legalization. However, when it comes to farming, both need to mind their own vegetables and stop placing farmers in the middle of their immigration debate, because that's what their argument is really about."
No matter how temporary H-2A workers are in the United States, the US Department of Labor reports that 53% of farm workers nationally are undocumented (working without legal authorization), 25% are US citizens, and 21% are legal permanent residents. Neither the UFW or the North Carolina Justice Center returned our calls to discuss the undocumented labor stats and to provide a perspective on who's to blame.
When pressed by The Tribune, Canton didn't provide specifics either when asked if farmers are hiring undocumented workers.


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After knocking out Michael Bisping at UFC On FX 7, Vitor Belfort tried to get himself a big fight by calling out Jon Jones and insulting Chael Sonnen. Now two weeks out from his next title defense at UFC 156, Jose Aldo gave his opinion on fighters talking their way into contention:
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I walked into Target yesterday and was literally bombarded by signs announcing the end of summer. Pencils and backpacks had moved in to the real estate previously occupied by bathing suits, which now hung in sad disarray along a back wall marked "Clearance."
I am no longer a student, which means that, at least theoretically, August should feel about the same as July: my daily routine will not change, the weather will only continue to get better, and there are no tests looming on the horizon. However, I stood in Target yesterday and mourned. Summer cannot be over, gosh darn it! I have not eaten enough hot dogs! I have not swum in enough pools! I have not found nearly enough excuses to wear my neon blue pants!
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This postcard shows Marco Polo himself greeting guests at the entrance plaza.
The ticket booths and entrance were located under a Venetian-style arch.
Park transportation included a steam train with two passenger cabs that ran around the perimeter of the park. An overhead suspended gondola system also linked various parts of the park.
The China section had a spinning Tea Cup Ride which can be seen below. Spinning Tea Cups.....really? That giant Ferris Wheel in the background was located in the Japan section of the park.
A replica Model "T" ride was listed among the park attractions, but I'm not sure which "land" it belonged to. The area surrounding it doesn't really look like the Far East. Wikipedia actually lists it in the Venice section, but it doesn't look like Venice either. Those rocks kind of remind me of Nature's Wonderland at Disneyland. And what was that little girl on the far right doing standing there so close to the track? Maybe she was Audio-Animatronic.
The slides in this post were included in a batch of Walt Disney World Slides that I aquired a while back. You may even recognize the lady in today's pictures from the Tom Sawyer Island post I did back in February of this year. I gladly welcome any additional information from anyone out there that actually had the opportunity to visit this extinct Florida amusement park!


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Different types of lighting
Directional Lighting
Directional lighting refers to light fixtures that focus illumination in a single direction. When set in a series, these fixtures provide dynamic focus to a room and can efficiently distribute light throughout a room. Directional lighting is commonly provided by bulbs affixed to a ceiling-mounted track, where individual lights can be angled and rotated on a pivot. Another popular choice comes in the form of recessed downward lighting, where the light is regulated by "can fixtures."
Task Lighting
Task lighting is a specific type of directional lighting that is focuses illumination upon a specific area where a task needs to be performed. Task lighting should not be used to replace overall lighting needs, but rather to complement or fill the void of existing lighting. Task lighting typically comes in the form of table and desk lamps, clamp-type flexible arm lamps, book lights, and for the more adventurous, headlights.
Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting is designed to illuminate an entire room in a uniform and low-key manner. Ambient lighting should never be harsh on the eyes — it should create a comfortable environment that accommodates basic lighting needs. Popular lighting solutions for achieving this type of illumination include floor lamps, chandeliers, hanging lamps with low-watt bulbs, or hanging lamps filtered by cylindrical shades.
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February 22, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Yay~ LEDs!
February 21, 2011 at 12:53 am
Great designs!!!! Are they for sale or still prototypes??? If they are being sold, it would be helpful to have a link to the point of sell. Tks
February 10, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Lets get the cost down on those LEDS!!
It appears that there is a "get the old ones off the shelves" attitude with regard to this money saving technology.
Why are these bulbs still in the $20-$30 dollar range. This discourages sales and keeps them out of the hands of those who could use the break on their power bill.
Use the example of the new auto plant in michigan that uses solar energy for manufacturing power. This plant also uses plenty of robotics (solar powered robots? who whudda thunk it). This is a tremendous way to compete with the Chinese labor cost and export our products.
February 6, 2011 at 11:49 pm
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February 5, 2011 at 5:57 pm
When you said circumference, I think you meant diameter. 1/2 the circumference (plus a few inches) of a round table would have the chandelier overpowering the table. Essentially you are recommending a chandelier of slightly more than half the radius, maybe 55% of the table width.
February 3, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Yves Béhar's designs always manages to impress me & this leaf lamp is no exception, love the clean lines. (Although the traffic cone light is pretty awesome too!)
February 3, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Wow! That Bic Pen chandelier would shed some light on my writing endeavors! Great post- very illuminating!
February 3, 2011 at 12:40 pm
The Lendino Table lamp is some funky stuff- I really am finding out how much I dislike overhead lighting.
February 3, 2011 at 12:09 pm
So many great options! I wouldn't mind having that traffic cone one…
February 3, 2011 at 12:08 pm
I love that all of my apartment's overhead lights are on dimmer switches, and the light in my vestibule has a motion sensor.
February 3, 2011 at 12:08 pm
I need some of these lamps in my life!
February 3, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Recycled Coffee Stirrer Lamp by Studio Verissimo is pretty incredible. That must have been grueling work!
February 3, 2011 at 11:16 am
I really love the etched yellow cylinder lights… they remind me of my favorite sculpture by Eva Hesse.
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Union Pines tops Cavs for CFVC win
Union Pines 7, Southern Lee 4
Union Pines (7-2, 3-1) beat the visiting Cavaliers (5-2, 2-1) in a Cape Fear Valley Conference game Tuesday night.
Southern Lee led 2-0 through two innings before the Vikings scored seven runs in the next three innings. Noble Davis pitched 6.2 innings to get the win for the Vikings.
Jeffrey Thompson went 3-for-3 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI for Union Pines. Dalton Garner went 3-for-4 and Phillip Hall went 2-for-3 with two runs and three RBI.
For the Cavaliers, Derek Jackson went 2-for-3 with a double, a run and an RBI. Jared Kehagias and Connor Gaines had two hits each. Gaines pitched three innings and gave up four runs to take the loss.
Southern Lee plays at Pinecrest tonight at 7 p.m. Union Pines will go to Western Harnett Friday for a 7 p.m. start.
Pilot Mills 7, Grace Christian 5
The host Crusaders got 11 hits on Tuesday afternoon but fell at home to Pilot Mills.
Micah Welborn, Aaron Ayers and Caleb Welborn each went 2-for-3 at the plate for Grace. Freshman catcher Iden Swartzentruber had a 3-RBI double.
Montgomery Kirby pitched four innings and got a no decision. Micah Welborn got the loss.
Grace Christian (2-2) will host Friendship Christian Friday at 5 p.m.
Chatham Central 22, South Davidson 1
The Bears led 10-1 after one inning and kept rolling for a Yadkin Valley win at home Tuesday.
Victor Stinson pitched a complete game, allowing two hits and getting 10 strikeouts.
At the plate, Chase Fuquay went 3-for-3 with a triple, two runs and five RBI. Cole Garner went 3-for-4 with three doubles, three runs and two RBI. Zack Burke went 2-for-4 with a triple, a homer, four runs and three RBI.
Chatham Central (3-3, 3-1) plays at East Montgomery tonight at 7 p.m.
North Moore 13, East Montgomery 12
North Moore (4-3, 4-1) hung on for a one-run win as East Montgomery (5-4, 3-3) scored eight straight runs in the last two innings at North Moore Tuesday night. The Mustangs host South Stanly tonight at 7 p.m.
Pine Forest 6, Overhills 3
Pine Forest (5-3, 3-1) beat the Jaguars for the second time this season at Overhills Tuesday night. The Jaguars (1-6, 1-2) played Cape Fear last night and will host Gray's Creek Friday at 7 p.m.
Triton 2, Cleveland 0
The Hawks (6-2, 2-2) blanked visiting Cleveland (4-4, 2-3) for an Eastern Carolina win Tuesday night.
Dillon Stewart pitched a complete game giving up five hits and striking out eight. Todd Penny and Brett McLamb knocked in one run each in the Triton fifth.
Triton hosts Harnett Central tonight at 6 p.m.
Clayton 10, Harnett Central 0
Clayton (2-5, 2-1) blanked the visiting Trojans (4-1, 1-1) in a Greater Neuse River game Tuesday night. Harnett Central plays at Triton tonight at 6 p.m.
Scotland 3, Pinecrest 1
The Fighting Scots (2-5, 1-1) gave the Patriots (7-1, 2-1) their first loss of the season in Southern Pines Tuesday night. Pinecrest hosts Southern Lee tonight at 7 p.m. The Patriots beat the Cavaliers 5-1 in Sanford on Mar. 1.
Cape Fear Christian 18, Community Christian 0
Cape Fear Christian (3-2, 1-0) won its Carolina Christian Conference opener at home Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles will host Wayne Christian in a CCC game Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Green Hope 7, Lee County 3
Lee County (3-4, 2-3) scored three runs in the top of the sixth to close within a 4-3 Green Hope lead in a Tri-Nine game on Tuesday. The Lady Falcons (3-4, 2-4) answered with three runs in the home half of the inning.
The Lady Yellow Jackets will host Athens Drive Friday at 5 p.m.
Chatham Central 16, South Davidson 0
Chatham Central (6-0, 6-0), now the top-ranked team in the state in the N.C. Softball Coaches Association 1A state poll, rolled in a Yadkin Valley game Tuesday at South Davidson.
Jessica Cockman hit a three-run homer for the Lady Bears in the first inning. A nine-run Bear third made it 13-0. Kelsey Hayes got the win in the circle.
Chatham Central played Jordan-Matthews last night and will go to Albemarle Friday for a 4:30 p.m. start.
Western Harnett 9, Douglas Byrd 1
The Lady Eagles (5-1, 4-0) made it five straight wins with a CFVC win at Douglas Byrd Tuesday night. Western Harnett will host Union Pines Friday at 7 p.m.
Triton 7, Cleveland 1
Triton (7-1, 3-1) handed visiting Cleveland (6-1, 4-1) its first loss of the season Tuesday night.
Julie Hodges pitched a complete game, giving up five hits and no walks, for the Lady Hawks. Kayce Graves and Erica Ocenna hit a homer each.
Triton played South View last night and will host Eastern Wayne Friday at 6 p.m.
Pine Forest 14, Overhills 0
Pine Forest rolled to a non-conference win at Overhills Tuesday night. The Lady Jaguars (1-5, 1-1) played Cape Fear last night and will host Gray's Creek Friday at 7 p.m.
Boys lacrosse
Chapel Hill 17, Northwood 2
After two straight wins for the Chargers, Chapel Hill (4-2) routed the visiting Chargers (2-3) Tuesday night. Northwood will play at East Chapel Hill Friday at 6 p.m.
Girls soccer
Fayetteville Homeschool 5, Grace Christian 2
Fayetteville Homeschool jumped out to a 3-0 halftime lead and won at Grace Christian Tuesday afternoon.
Madison Bolen and Torie Boyte scored a goal each for the Lady Crusaders and Bridgette Angeles had an assist. Sarah Beard made eight saves.
Grace Christian (2-2-1) hosts Hickory Christian today at 4:30 p.m.
Pine Forest 1, Overhills 0
Pine Forest (5-1-1, 3-0-1) got a goal in the first half and won at Overhills (1-4-1, 0-1-0) Tuesday night. Overhills will play at Richmond Friday at 7 p.m.
Cleveland 5, Triton 2
Cleveland (7-1, 5-0) led 4-2 at halftime and went on to an Eastern Carolina win at Triton (4-3, 2-2) Tuesday night.
Carolina Rosado scored both Triton goals.
The Lady Hawks play at Southern Lee tonight at 7 p.m.
Boys tennis
Union Pines 9, Gray's Creek 0
Singles: John Dangerfield d. Brandon Harrison 8-0, Ben Williams d. Parker Hoyte 8-0, Dylan Dinkins d. Nick Guilette 8-0, Jordan Allen d. Kyle Spegal 8-2, Adam Howard d. John Kaiser 8-0, Matt Lorenz d. Cory Jackson 8-0
Doubles: Dangerfield/Dinkins d. Harrison/Hoyte 8-0, Williams/Allen d. Guilette/Josh Fields 8-0, Cole Welton/Brenton Cameron/Patrick Roane/Brandon Holmes 8-1
The Vikings (7-0, 7-0) remained undefeated, and without dropping a match, on the season. Union Pines hosted Douglas Byrd yesterday.


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Seven months have past since my brother left us and I am still stunned. As his birthday approaches, thoughts of him rush through my brain, memories of a big brother always there, a childhood and more full of adventures, highlights of my life. Lately summer visits to our grandparents' house in Albany have been swirling around in my head, memories of badminton in the tiny backyard among Grandpa's rose bushes, having to sneak into the upstairs neighbors' apartment, terrified of being caught yet goaded on by my brother, to rescue a birdie that had strayed onto their balcony; forbidden trips down into the dusty, cobweb-draped basement, sunlight barely filtering through grimy windows, boxes piled high, spilling their jumble of treasures out onto the dirt floor, unlabeled bottles filled with mystery lining the stone walls, ghosts waiting around each corner, the musty, damp odor with me still; sneaking armloads of marshmallows and candy bars, contraband goods, into the tiny bedroom we shared, daring and exhilarating in our boldness, knowing that we would have to eat them in the dark, a nighttime picnic, so the parents and grandparents wouldn't see light seeping out through the crack under the door, but then, in our excitement, tripping – him or I it is hard to remember – and our sweet treasure flying, forbidden fruit rolling under the beds and into deep, dark corners and spending the rest of the night on our hands and knees searching for our loot. Barbecues at cousin Sandra's, eating clams for the first time followed by popsicles of chocolate and cherry under the brilliant burst of 4th of July fireworks. Ice cream trucks and real New York bagels and lox. Memories filled with laughter, lots of laughter.
And life goes on. My baby is leaving home this week, spreading his wings and happily leaving the nest, flying off to New Orleans. I know he'll be doing great work, volunteering to help rebuild neighborhoods destroyed by Katrina, but he's still my baby and he'll be too far away. What will I do? #1 son is still at home but will be no consolation, sentimentality not his strong suit where mom is concerned, and he is so involved with his own life: working, working, working, excelling at school, he has also started a company on the side and already has several clients, has become, at the ripe old age of 21, a powerhouse, a bundle of energy and JP and I are thankful that it has finally arrived!
All this hot on the heels of a milestone birthday that also has me quite stunned – How in the world did I get this old? What happened to all those years? - I have been trying to deal with so many life-changing events. Sometimes I feel down, sometimes I feel the weight of the bad things in life, the unfairness, the swiftness of time passing. But sometimes we have to push all that aside, wrap it up in a box and bury it deep in the ground, and reach for something else, something different and exciting or something reassuring and motivating. Changes in life can lead to changes in goals, changes in mindset, changes tout court. And that is where I am now, what I am working on. Trying to readjust my blog to adapt to my new goals, preparing for Food Blogger Connect in June where I will be speaking about my passion: writing.
Things have changed in my life, but there are some constants, certain things that I turn to again and again, those things that keep me grounded and give me comfort and succor in times of stress like a child's favorite security blanket. Walks with JP, Marty dancing happily alongside us, dashing in and out between our legs. Eating homemade pizza with my men in front of a movie on TV, chick flick or horror movie or, better yet, some crazy wild guffaw-inducing comedy made only to entertain. And baking. Stirring, blending, whipping, kneading, the slow, constant movement, the physical force behind each stroke, each push and fold and turn, the silky, luxurious coolness of cake batter as it flows in ribbons from my whisk, or the satin smoothness of dough, voluptuous like flesh as I press my hands into the gorgeous heft of a mound of dough, the bite of the yeast as it tickles my nostrils, the earthy goodness of salty Parmesan cheese raining down through my fingers urging me to bring some up to my lips and taste. Yes, things of the earth, of the body, these things always center me and I can focus on my senses, each texture, each scent, the sounds around me, the birds outside, the silence of the house, the occasional sigh of a dog in his dreamless sleep. Kneading dough, watching as it silently rises before my eyes, I watch and see it even though it tries to sneak quietly unnoticed. I punch off a bit of the raw dough and taste the subtle bitterness of uncooked yeast mixed with the saltiness of the cheese like earth and sea. And all, once again, is calm.
What is your security blanket, that thing you turn to to calm the stress and relieve the tension, soothe away the tears?
I am sending these utterly gorgeous, flavorful rolls with their crunchy rich topping over to Rachel of Tangerine's Kitchen who is this month's host of Zorra's Bread Baking Day. This month's theme as chosen by Rachel is Bread Buns!
I am also sending this to Yeastspotting, our favorite weekly yeasty event created and hosted by Susan of Wild Yeast.
Based on a recipe found in The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion.
4 ½ tsps (13.8 g) instant dry yeast
½ cup (125 ml) warm water (body temperature)
1 tsp sugar
½ cup (60 g) flour
1 cup (250 ml) lukewarm milk
¼ cup/4 Tbs (60 g) unsalted butter softened to room temperature
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup (65 g) sugar
1 large egg, beaten until well blended
4 to 5 cups (500 to 625 g) flour
7 oz (200 g) freshly and finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbs (30 g) butter, melted
¼ cup breadcrumbs, homemade is preferable!
¼ cup grated finely grated Parmesan (for this I used packaged which is finer)
1 Tbs dried oregano
1 egg yolk beaten with 1 Tbs cold water (save that egg white for your macarons)
In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant dry yeast, the 1 tsp sugar and the ½ cup flour. Add the warm water and stir briefly with a fork just to make sure that all of the dry ingredients are moistened. Leave to activate, about 15 or 20 minutes until frothy and bubbly and it seems to have grown a bit.
Now add the lukewarm milk, the softened butter, the salt, sugar and beaten egg and stir just to combine. Now begin adding and stirring in the flour and the grated Parmesan until you have the cheese and 4 cups of the flour has been added and a dough is forming: all the dry ingredients are moistened and it is all starting to pull together into a ball. Add a bit more flour if it is too wet.
Scrape out onto a floured work surface and knead for 6 minutes or so, kneading in as much of the remaining cup of flour as necessary until you have a soft, smooth, elastic dough.
Place the dough in a clean, lightly oiled bowl, turning the dough to coat in oil, and cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel and allow to rest for 30 minutes. The dough will have risen though not doubled.
Scrape the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and press down. Divide into 16 pieces for large dinner rolls, up to 32 pieces for small buns and gently shape into rounds. Lightly butter the bottom and side of a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking pan and place the rolls in the pan leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the rolls. Cover once again with the plastic wrap and towel and let sit and rise for about 30 minutes until doubled. They will now be touching.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Gently heat and melt the butter for the topping. Blend the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan in a small bowl and stir in the melted butter until you have a crumble. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash then generously sprinkle the tops of the buns with the crumble, pressing the crumble on to stay.
Bake the rolls for 20 to 40 minutes depending on the size of the rolls and your oven. The rolls should be very puffed up and fluffy and the top should be a deep golden brown. If you think that the tops of the buns are browning too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil until they are done.


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I don't have anything to say about The Drawing Of The Three right now, but it occurs to me that there's a need for threads that first time Dark Tower readers can go to to talk about what they've read so far without being exposed to information about the later books in the series. Maybe these could be stickied...
New readers: discuss your story.
Old readers: be on your very best behavior and don't don't don't ever address things that come later in the series -- don't "spoil" the journey for your fellow-travelers.
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The saying goes, 'the children are our future'. According to a variety of statewide and regional statistics, our future is wrought with an obesity epidemic.
Members of the Center of Appalachian Philanthropy and the Portsmouth Kiwanis Club held an Appalachian Regional Commission Campaign for Healthy Kids symposium Jan. 23 entitled, "Childhood Obesity Epidemic: Planting Seeds for Change". The scope of the information discussion revolved around a need for change in our focus as a community.
"Obesity is much too accepted in our community. Statistically, we are the most unhealthy county in the state of Ohio and it is time for us to place our focus on making a change and that starts with our children," said Sharon Carver, RN, Center for Appalachian Philanthropy.
Executive Director of the Center for Appalachian Philanthropy, Mandy Hart said the conference was a way to share with community members the extreme need to take steps to make a change. "We need to change as a community and start focusing on healthy lifestyles. Childhood obesity is an epidemic that we can control if we work together."
The conference also hosted speakers from Faith United to End Childhood Obesity, Ohio Association of Food Banks and the Campaign for Healthy Kids. Each gave a 10 minute overview of the programs, grants and services available in partnership with Scioto and Lewis County, Kentucky's efforts make a change in the community.
"Living in a lower economic region has been linked to poor health and to individuals dying at a younger age," said Eric Stockton, Appalachian Regional Authority representative. "Because we know this, we know we can begin to fix it. It takes resources and a community working together."
In addition to this conference The Center for Appalachian Philanthropy has also organized several community events through their AppaKids program such as the recent Healthy Kids Fair that shared various ways to eat right and exercise while having fun.
"You have to educate and organize. You have to focus on the home, the schools and the community at large. It all plays into the environment that ultimately influences our healthy lifestyles," said Vinny DeMarco, national coordinator for Faith United to End Childhood Obesity.
Carver presented statewide statistics that showed that in 2011, one in three children were considered overweight or obese. Scioto County ranks 87 of 88 counties in Ohio for health outcomes (diabetes, early death, obesity, etc.) and 88 of 88 counties in health factors (tobacco usage, unhealthy food choices, lack of exercise, etc.).
"Some experts believe that if obesity among kids continues to increase, our current generation will be the first in American history to live shorter lives than their parents," Carver emphasized. "Together, we can change this and build a stronger community."


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LOUISVILLE — Floyd County School Supt. Henry Webb announced Jan. 7 that the Floyd County Board of Education will be recognized during next month's statewide school boards conference.
The board will receive recognition for meeting all 10 objectives of the Kentucky School Boards Association's "Advancing Student Achievement for Proficiency" standards.
"Our board team has kids at the heart of every decision they make," Webb said. "They're committed to learning more and improving every aspect of our system for the kids of Floyd County. We're fortunate to have them serving our district."
According to a KSBA publication about the ASAP standards, "The intent of KSBA in developing this toolkit is to help district leadership teams implement student achievement strategies in a cooperative and collaborative manner. We believe that these strategies should be utilized for board team development and public service activities, not for confrontation or other negative purposes."
These standards include the following:
• Adopting a new resolution that focuses on advancing student achievement
• Developing a monthly board agenda that ensures focus is on student achievement
• Following agenda designed to focus on student achievement
• Adopting or revising a board policy that focuses on student achievement
• Reviewing multiple data indicators of student achievement
• Implementing a policy requiring annual school councils reports at public meetings
• Hosting at least one event designed to communicate progress of students to the community
• Designing the District Improvement Plan to focus on student achievement
• Using student achievement data in making budgetary decisions
• Displaying student achievement data
The board will be recognized during KSBA's annual conference, Feb. 22-24, at the Galt House East, in Louisville.


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According to a press release by the Jones County Emergency Management Agency, the structure fire on Mountain Springs Road was reported at 6:03 p.m. Oct. 24. Fire Chief Don Graham said firefighters arrived to find a doublewide modular-type home with smoke coming from the roof.
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"The blaze was suppressed quickly, but the heat and smoke exposure inside was severe to more than 70 percent of the dwelling's contents," Graham said.
He said homeowners Steve Fowler, his wife Jennifer, and daughter were at home when the fire broke out.
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Jason agrees to let Spinelli help him find the cargo before anyone gets hurt, Kate finds the DVD and Sam breaks up with Lucky.
Patrick is losing patience as the Federal agent questions him about what happened in the OR. Meanwhile, Winifred continues listing the people who were likely inside GH when the building was exposed.
"2 Hours before Surgery. 5:00 PM"
Lulu is at her apartment frantically trying to leave Maxie a voicemail about what she's done at Crimson. Johnny comes home with a present for her and because she's frustrated, she asks why he'd buy her a gift when he doesn't even have a job? He's surprised that she knows about his lie, so she explains that she called Epiphany after his GH interview. He comes clean with her about how hard it's been for him to get work. Lulu tells him that he's too arrogant to get work and Johnny tells her that his family is a train wreck and nothing to be arrogant about. The argument gets out of hand and Johnny walks out.
Sam and Lucky are in Sam's hot tub. As they make out, he calls her Elizabeth! As they get dressed, Sam tells him that it was just a slip but she's upset. Lucky tells her that she has every right to feel that way. Sam says that it says a lot about how he still feels and thanks him for being so good to her. He asks if she's saying goodbye. She says that they've been growing apart and would rather end it before they make a big mess of things. Lucky says this could be an opportunity for them to work at their relationship and get stronger. Before he leaves, he asks her to please think about it.
Agent Rayner is in Jason's face explaining that he's trying to avert a disaster. "It's some deadly stuff," he tells Jason when asked what the cargo is. He reiterates that Jason is to use his contacts to find out where the stolen Equinox truck is or else Spinelli will go to prison. Once he's alone, he calls Spinelli downstairs. Spinelli admits that he overhead and now knows that Jason sold his soul to save him. He offers to help Jason track the truck and promises to be careful. Jason won't hear of it. Jason slams out the door and Spinelli promptly makes a phone call.
Maxie finds herself in the middle of another argument between Patrick and Robin over at the new house. After Patrick leaves in frustration, Robin orders Maxie to come out and say 'it'. Maxie says that she won't risk having her head bit off, too. Robin calms down and says that Patrick's working her last nerve with all of his theories about post-partum depression.
Claudia pitches a fit and grabs the DVD out of Sonny's hand. To cover, she rants about Kate coming over today and asks if she came running to him yet. Sonny assures her that he's not been seeing Kate. Then Sonny goes ahead and pops the DVD into the player. Claudia nearly explodes with fear but realizes that all that's on the screen is an old Christmas footage of Michael and Morgan. She softens and tells him that she doesn't want to argue. Sonny says that he wanted to give this DVD to Carly at tonight's fundraiser. He says he's going to have a rough night, but nothing compares to what Michael's going through because of him. Claudia gently offers to stay home tonight if it'll make it easier for him. He says that he appreciates her sensitivity and if she wants to come, he doesn't have a problem with it. She tells him that they should go get dressed.
Kate finds Olivia at The Metro Court. She tells her about the DVD she saw Claudia watching of Jerry. She asks Olivia to warn Sonny that something's going on. Olivia hears her out but suggests that Kate go to him herself. She suggests that Kate stop playing games and using this Jerry thing as an excuse to rope Sonny back in. Then she takes a business call and walks away.
Spinelli meets Winifred, who is thrilled for the chance to apologize to him. He says that he called because he needs her help. He explains what Jason faces and she agrees to tell him what she knows. Maxie has come in and seen them together.
Leyla and Liz show up for their second shift and Epiphany thanks them for helping out during the blizzard. Matt makes fun of how paranoid everyone is about the weather and points out that the ER is dead.
Patrick arrives in a foul mood and whisks Liz away to talk about Robin. He tells her that Robin isn't getting any better and is increasingly defensive. Liz thinks that Robin is just overwhelmed at the moment. She does ask, however, if Robin is reluctant to hold Emma. Patrick thinks for a moment and then says that she seems to be. He asks if he has something to worry about.
Meanwhile, Robin is at home trying to ignore the crying coming through the baby monitor. When the sitter calls to say she can't come, she calls Patrick. He offers to come home and Robin says that she doesn't need a sitter! After they hang up, a car crash victim is brought into the ER and needs surgery. Matt tells Patrick that he'll do the surgery so that he can get home to Robin.
Johnny returns home with the money he got from returning Lulu's gift. When he gives it to her to help with rent, she apologizes for overreacting earlier. He admits that he is unemployable, but it's his fault not his family's. Lulu says that she may have gotten herself fired and now they both need jobs. She says that Carly will give them jobs and has already covered their rent for the month. Johnny tells her that's not the solution and tells her to stop trying to change him. They argue about the mob and the toll it takes on people until Johnny explodes and tells her that he's leaving for good.
Sam calls Jason to tell him that she's landing a shipment for the Zacchara's tonight. She tells him to consider it her contribution to keeping Spinelli out of prison, but asks him to come look for her if he's not heard from her by 2:00 AM.
Spinelli goes home and tells Jason that his friend told him that weapon grade toxins are the cargo of the missing truck. Then he says that she told him more, but he won't divulge it unless he's allowed to help. After Jason reluctantly agrees, Bernie calls to report who hijacked the cargo.
Kate slips in Sonny's back door and starts looking around for the DVD that Claudia was watching earlier. Finally, she spots it. She quickly puts it in her pocket and tries to leave, but Sonny comes downstairs and finds her.
Maxie, upset by seeing Spinelli with Winifred, is driving but slips off the road and crashes.
Next on General Hospital:
Kate manages to get out of Sonny's house with a DVD!
Claudia's role in Michael's shooting is exposed.
Kate makes her way to the fundraiser.
Business keeps Jax from attending Carly's fundraiser.
Spinelli and Jason learn about Earl Bragg's deadly cargo.
Matt, Elizabeth, Monica and Leyla are in the OR as Earl's surgery begins.
Patrick checks out Earl's X-rays and then races to stop the surgery.
Nik sits by Emily's grave and admits that he loves her too much to move on with Nadine.
Lulu goes to Carly for advice.
Sam crashes her car and ends up at GH.
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An academic non-conformist, Kris Franklin brings a talent for creative and unconventional thinking to her teaching and to her leadership of NYLS's Initiative for Excellence in Law Teaching.
Professor Franklin is an expert in legal pedagogy and experiential learning in law school, and a national leader in the field of academic preparedness. She is frequently asked to speak and lead workshops for other law faculty, and has served as a Board Member of the AALS Section on Teaching Methods and President of the AALS Section on Academic Support. She is the founder of the New York Academic Support Workshop, and a founding Board member of the Association of Academic Support Educators.
Professor Franklin came to New York Law School from NYU School of Law, where she taught and coordinated faculty, and worked to develop a curriculum in critical legal thinking in its Lawyering Program. At New York Law School she teaches Contracts and Principles of Legal Analysis to first-year classes, where she continues to experiment with pioneering methods of teaching lawyering skills. She also leads the Negotiation, Counseling and Interviewing course for upper-level students, and both established and supervises New York Law School's Dispute Resolution Team.
Professor Franklin first became involved in legal scholarship as a law student, where she served as an Editor-in-Chief of the New York University Review of Law & Social Change. To guide her teaching she also draws on her experiences as a staff attorney working with a diverse clientele in the Brooklyn Office of the Legal Aid Society. There she focused on housing and family law, conducting numerous trials, hearings, and appellate arguments while also litigating public benefits and immigration cases.
Ever an activist — working on grass roots and direct action campaigns from her undergraduate years through her professional practice and her present career in academia — Professor Franklin was a union delegate for the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys and a member of the ALAA Bargaining Committee. She has been active in numerous professional organizations, serving on several committees of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and Board of Directors of the Pratt Area Community Council. She has spent time as an active member of a number of grassroots organizations, including the Lesbian Avengers and the Women's Health Action Mobilization.
Professor Franklin's scholarship focuses on legal pedagogy and on the rhetorics of legal decision-making. Her published works, both academic and non-academic, often mirror her interests in gender roles, diverse family structures, and sexual identity. She is also the author of THE LAWYER'S PRACTICE, an in-role case file for preparing practice-ready law students.
Empathy and Reasoning in Context: Thinking about Antigay Bullying, 23 TULANE JOURNAL OF LAW & SEXUALITY 61-111 (2014).
"Baton Bullying": Understanding Multi-Aggressor Rotation in Anti-Gay Harassment Cases (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender, and Queer Equality Theme Issue), 70 NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD REVIEW 174-183 (2013).
"….See Erie.": Critical Study of Legal Authority, 31 U.A.L.R. Law Review, 109-134 (2008).
Sim City: Teaching "Thinking Like a Lawyer" in Simulation-Based Clinical Courses, 53 NYLS Law Review 861-875 (2008-2009).
"Theory Saved My Life," 8 New York City Law Review 599-631 (2006).
"Homophobia and the 'Matthew Shepard Effect' in Lawrence v. Texas." 48 New York Law School Law Review 657–695 (2003–2004).
"The Rhetorics of Legal Authority Constructing Authoritativeness, the "Ellen Effect," and the Example of Sodomy Law." 33 Rutgers Law Journal 49–104 (2001).
"Lesbians, Legal Theory and Other Superheroes, Book Review of Ruthann Robson's Sappho Goes to Law School: Fragments in Lesbian Legal Theory." 25 New York University Review of Law & Social Change 301–330 (1999) (with S.E. Chinn).
"The Revolution Will Not Be Liberalized," Minnesota Review, 40 (1993).
Book Review of Gary Olson's "Empathy Imperiled: Capitalism, Culture and the Brain," 99 RADICAL TEACHER 81-82 (2014).


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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
The summer for the Cross Trojans football team has been spent trying to find a quarterback and filling some big holes on defense.
CHS Head Coach Shaun Wright brought home the Trojans' first-ever state title in 2012 and will defend that state crown in the fall. "Workouts have gone really well, especially for the younger players," Wright said.
Wright has not been working consistently with a full squad as many of his seniors have been busy over the summer working jobs. "We're not as far along as we will be," he said. "But I expect to have our entire offense in by early August."
Wright has to replace four-year starter Branford Halls, his 2012 quarterback who, along with all-state running backs Devontae Shepherd and Dionte and Diamonte Evans, led the Trojans to the Class A Division II state championship.
"Our seniors have been busy working jobs and we are not as far along as we will be," he said. "As far as quarterbacks go we have two young men working their tails off which has made for great competition. We are trying to see who can get us in and out of the huddle with confidence. We won't ask them to win games just manage the players around them."
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Elle Varner Toys With Her Sexy Side & Alter Ego For SFPL
Elle like you've never seen her before…
Just last week, Michelle Obama was caught on tape singing the praises of singer Elle Varner and now she's gracing the pages of the premiere issue of SFPL, created by Rae and Gabe of Stuff Fly People Like. Inside, she shows off her playful personality while giving a little sex kitten tease in a red sexy dress and colorful prints. She also toys with her alter ego in the multi-page spread.
In the accompanying interview, she dishes on how it felt to hear Michelle Obama mention her name as an artist the First Family adores, her dream collaboration and how she feels about the current state of R&B:
Check the highlights and more pics below:
On Michelle Obama singing her praises
I could not believe it….I thought at first it was just a rumor but then I watched and it was definitely real. I was shocked but also very proud that the White House approves my music for their precious daughters to listen to…. That I made an album that simply told my story, and that it could be appreciated by both a 14 year old girl and that girl's Mother….I was chilling at home when a friend called me and I was screaming lol.
On Her Dream Collaboration
My dream collaboration at the moment would have to be with Frank Ocean or Luke James… I want to make a classic R&B collab like Marvin and Tammi Terrell. On a hip hop note, Drake on a song would be hot too!
On the current state of R&B
I think Rhythm and Blues is missing the "Blues." That emotional hits-you-in-your-chest feeling that it was built on. The rhythms are
there but the quality and content just aren't what they used to be. Luckily there are a lot of artists right now not only making great R&B, but getting some mainstream shine as well. I plan to take my music to a worldwide level so R&B isn't the one trying to squeeze into the picture but actually standing proud in the center of the photo.
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Oh so NOW it's possible for her to make 135... Funny, I could have sworn that her and all of her nut huggers (I know) swore that it was absolutely impossible.
Now that my "told you sos" are out of the way, I would like to see this fight but not yet. She is coming off of a huge suspension. She doesn't deserve a shot at the title yet. She needs a couple fights and clean piss tests first.


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An Aiken woman reported on Monday that she received a call from a man claiming she'd won $1.5 million from the Publisher's Clearing House, according to Aiken Public Safety. The man said the victim needed to send him $500 to claim her prize, but she didn't provide any money or information.
A vehicle break-in was reported on Richland Avenue on Monday. The owner reported that a bag containing keys to his home, car and church, as well as a credit card and eyeglasses, was stolen.
Two vehicle break-ins were reported on University Parkway on Monday. In one case, a rear window of the vehicle was broken, and the owner reported her purse missing.
An Aiken woman reported on Monday that someone made an unauthorized purchase on her credit card at Walmart on March 4.
Burglaries were reported to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office on Mt. Zion Road in Graniteville, Silver Bluff Road in Beech Island, Wagonton Road in Wagener, Tyler Avenue in North Augusta and Harper Valley in Graniteville.
Vehicle break-ins were reported on Bettis Academy Road in Graniteville and Camp Rawls Road in Wagener on Monday.
Stolen vehicles were reported on Briar Patch Lane in Warrenville on Monday and Vanderbilt Drive in Aiken on Sunday.
A shoplifting was reported at a gas station in Warrenville on Monday. An unknown man reportedly fled with carton of cigarettes after his card did not work to purchase it.
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United Way focusing in on financial stability, ending hunger, homelessness
The United Way has numerous charities under its umbrella, but lately has focused itself on several key areas: ensuring the success of young children, helping people reach financial stability and ending both hunger and homelessness.
While the goals are difficult to achieve, Amy Schwabenlender, the vice president of the Valley of the Sun United Way, said the group is directing all of its financial resources to the aforementioned key areas.
"Those are now how we focus all of our financial investments, our staff resources," she told News/Talk 92.3 KTAR's Karie & Chuck, adding that the organization hopes to reach its goals by 2020.
Schwabenlender said United Way is attempting to humanize the 82,000 households in Maricopa County who are constantly wondering where their next meal is coming from.
"Giving that number of 82,000 has made it more understandable for the general public to hear that number," she said, adding that the total number of people going hungry is about 250,000.
"A town in Maricopa County is roughly that same number. Once people can visualize a whole town here equals that number, I think that helps them to think about it in a different way."
Schwabenlender said most of the hungry households are a single-parent situation, possibly at risk of homelessness due to low income. Another 20 percent of the households are seniors.
"They're living on limited budgets," she said. "They're in the same position of picking what bills to pay each month."
Schwabenlender said all of the donations received in Maricopa County stay in Maricopa County.
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- An interesting story out of Yankton: Residents think the Barefoot Bandit may be in KELOLAND. We had a question about this guy on our Facebook page, so we want to let you know we are covering that story today.
- This past weekend's police log lists quite a few larcenies and burglaries. We've run several stories recently about theives targetting unlocked homes and cars. So take this as another reminder to make sure you lock your doors.
- EROS has some recent imagery of our state that should show the impact of flooding from a different perspective. Cherlene is looking into that today.
- Our meteorologists are tracking more storms this week, in what they're calling an "active weather pattern." Learn more about that over on their blog, "Weather or Not."
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GRAYTON BEACH — It is always a pleasure to dine at Borago. The Grayton Beach restaurant has been operated by its current owners (both of whom are chefs) for more than a decade. Each time I dine there, I find a welcoming atmosphere and excellent food.
The food
The food at Borago makes you feel not only fed, but also nourished. It is comforting rustic Italian fare. While there are contemporary twists here and there, much of the food makes me think of what I would find at the home of a good cook if I were visiting Italy.
The meal begins with a basket of focaccia accompanied by a dish of olive oil, cheese and balsamic vinegar.
A wonderful example of the style of food is the starter of veal meatballs with soft polenta and roasted tomato sauce. The tender meatballs are served in a pool of creamy polenta, with tomato sauce as the perfect foil for all that creaminess.
One of my favorite Italian dishes is arancini, breaded and fried balls of rice with a melty cheese center. Borago's version is served in a pool of tomato sauce and pesto. The dish is pretty and delicious.
The starter menu also includes cornmeal dusted calamari, seared rare tuna and mushroom ravioli. Pan seared scallops with polenta and tomato butter sauce is an excellent option.
Salad portions are generous. There is a classic Caesar, mixed greens with Roma tomatoes and fontina, and an arugula salad. The arugula had a nice peppery flavor that was accented with Gorgonzola and sweet walnuts.
Pasta dishes are appropriate portions for a meal. But we opted to share a dish as a prelude to the main course.
Pasta options can be simple plates of linguine with tomato sauce, or angel hair with red chilies and garlic. Or choose richer linguine with chicken, pancetta, fresh corn and Parmesan cream sauce.
Main course dishes feature seafood, beef, veal, pork and chicken. But one of the best is a beautifully conceived vegetable dish.
Lasagna has strips of roasted eggplant stand in for the pasta. In between the layers is a filling of squash and mushrooms. The dish is brought together with creamy tomato sauce and lots of cheese.
Also outstanding is the creamy seafood fricasse with shrimp, scallops and lump crab served over polenta. Or go for a simple, but flavorful beef filet topped with Boursin and served with risotto.
For dessert, I can't resist the warm fruit-filled crostada (with a scoop of ice cream, of course). Also at the top of the list is the chocolate creme brûlée. The hard caramel top gives way to rich deep chocolate.
Borago has a nice selection of wines by the glass, including sparkling wine, reds, whites and a rose. There is also a full bar, and an interesting menu of specialty drinks and martinis.
The atmosphere
The bar at Borago is located just inside the entrance. You can dine there, or at a table in the large, open dining room. There is a view of the goings on in the kitchen from the tables.
Even though the dining room is open, the tables are spaced far enough apart that conversation from other tables isn't intrusive. The décor matches the food with its rustic Italian flair.
The service
Service is always exemplary at Borago. Our server had extensive knowledge of the menu, making excellent suggestions as to which dishes would be good to share if having more than one course (the salads, and many of the pasta dishes).
The courses were properly spaced so that we never felt rushed, nor did we have excessive waits between courses.
A final taste
Borago is reliably excellent from one year to the next. If it has been a while since you have visited, start the new year the right way by visiting this old friend.
Restaurant: Borago Restaurant
Location: 80 East Highway 30A, Grayton Beach
Telephone: 231-9167
Hours: Open daily at 6 p.m. Closed some Sundays in January.
Handicap accessibility: good
Children's menu: yes
Reservations: recommended
Price range: Appetizers, $8 - $14
Salads, $8 - $10
Entrees, $24 - $35
Pasta, $15 - $22.
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AIM714 - Cultural Landscapes
Unit details
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Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin.
Campus: Students are required to attend a 2 day a week intensive for 3 weeks.
This unit will familiarise students with the concept of cultural landscapes which is a key framework for heritage assessment and management. The unit will develop student skills in identifying a cultural landscape, their heritage features, assessing their cultural significance and building management plans that reconcile and conserve the diverse heritage values found in cultural landscapes. The unit will also provide students with a sound theoretical understanding of the history of the concept of a cultural landscape and how this informs current approaches to identifying and recording cultural and natural values. Through a series of case studies from Australia and the Asia Pacific region, students will gain an understanding of culturally diverse approaches to managing landscapes and the ways in which socio-cultural issues affect their conservation.
Module 1:
- What is a cultural landscape?
- Introduction
- The concept of landscape
- Issues in identifying heritage values in a landscape
- From the site to the landscape
- Interpreting sites in landscapes
- Reconciling cultural and natural values
- Diverse heritage values in landscapes
- Thematic approaches to cultural landscapes
- Rural and agricultural landscapes
- Industrial landscapes
- Pre-colonial and colonial landscapes
Two Assignments totalling 4500 words, 50% and 40%; and on-line class participation, 10% (3 posts totalling 500 words)
Unit Fee Information
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ANDERSON (AP) — Anderson County authorities say the 21-year-old driver of a vehicle that struck a utility pole died after a shooting outside a local nightclub.
An autopsy will determine what killed India Lomax of Anderson.
Deputies found her and a passenger in a pickup after it hit a parked car and pole at 4 a.m. on Saturday. Lomax had been shot in the torso and was pronounced dead at the scene; 33-year-old Willis Donald of Anderson had been shot in the arm. He was taken to a hospital.
Deputies say the shooting stemmed from a fight at Marvon's. Armed private security guards attempted to disperse the crowd. One of the guards said he attempted to stop Lomax's truck and fired his weapon in self-defense when it veered in his direction.
The investigation continues.
Woman dies after nightclub shooting
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Clint is taken away forcefully, things turn passionate between Dani and Arturo, and Natalie is stunned to see a face from the past.
Clint screams at the gala at Shelter, "I am the Man Of The Year!" Viki begs Clint to stop making a fool of himself, as he trashes the place. EMS arrives and straps Clint to a gurney. Natalie scolds Bo for having Clint taken away like that in front of everyone. Natalie ignores Viki's orders not to follow Clint to the psych ward and insists on supporting Clint, as does Matthew. She... » read more
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Cutter and Nikki's business.
Other than working at the same club, and having a few rolls in the hay, it's clear that there's more behind Cutter and Nikki's relationship. Nikki stated, "Just remember, we have business to take care of." To which Cutter replied, "Exactly, and this can't come between it." Warning signs and memories of his past scores with... » read more
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After 1,084 arrests and countless beer cans left on the beach,
As promised in a late February town hall meeting, officials in
"I am very proud of our Sheriff's department and what they have done with very limited man power and funds," said Commissioner Sara Comander.
"I think the overall picture of spring break was improved over last year," added Commissioner Cindy Meadows. "No doubt the presence of more deputies along the beaches made a positive difference."
The Sun has seen letters and comments from readers and residents congratulating WCSO for their efforts, including a March 11 bust that sent 32 underage drinkers to the county jail.
"Their dedicated service provided a quality of life to those of us who are permanent residents and who are routinely subjected (during spring break) to the type of behavior that resulted in the arrest of 32 young people at an "open house party" in our neighborhood during this year's spring break," read a letter to The Sun from Miramar Beach residents Linda and Stephen Hodges.
Aside from the arrests, some residents did have concerns about issues such as trash and the responsibilities of property owners.
"Rental management companies are doing a poor job screening spring break renters, jeopardizing both communities and homes, and excepting little or no responsibility/liability," said Miramar Beach resident, Mark Walker on The Sun's Facebook page.
Comander agreed and said those renting to underage students and or overbooking houses should be held accountable.
"One way is through occupational licenses," she said.
For businesses, 2013 spring break was a success. There were large crowds, but they were under control.
"The crowds were insane, but that usually happens when Easter is early. It's like compressing eight weeks into four or five," said Grant Hill, manager of Bud & Alley's Restaurant in
Bud & Alley's employed their own deputy to work an 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift to oversee the breakers and prevent property damage. Hill credits his staff and extra help from WCSO for making this spring break one of the "easiest, smoothest spring breaks" he's seen in 12 years.
"It was wonderful," he said. "Let's do it all again."
Over at Whale's Tail and Pompano Joe's is where most of the spring break action happens. However, Pompano Joe's general manager, Roy Moore said the crowds were quieter. In the past,
"The sheriff's office did an exceptional job,"
Commissioner Cindy Meadows said she did receive complaints on traffic and parking issues. She also noted there was an inordinate amount of debris left on the beach, which led the Tourist Development Council (TDC) to do additional beach clean-ups. The trash even instigated a grassroots clean-up campaign from
Before spring break 2014, Comander said she would like to have a workshop including all spring break-involved agencies.
"I don't know what to expect next year, but we can be prepared for any event if we work together," she said.
"From the BCC and TDC side I also think we faced the issues and did a good job of handling the trash and other issues," Comander added. "Was it perfect? No. And I know we can plan better for next year, but as humans, I think we did the best job under the circumstances."
The Breakdown on Breakers
Walton County Sheriff's Office were certainly busy in the 2013 spring break season. Officers were on the scene at the beach and at crowded house parties. The result was more than 1,000 arrests. Here's a break down on arrests by the week:
Week One: 127
Week Two: 489
Week Three: 139
Week Four: 205
Week Five: 124
Operation Dry Spring: A Success
Florida Sheriffs Association and local sheriff's representing Okaloosa, Walton, Bay and
One of top-netting counties was
"I think we were successful because we had a zero tolerance," said Maj. AJ Smith, Walton County Sheriff's Office. "We were hoping a message would go out and I think it did."
The message was nationwide, Smith said, noting that student's from surrounding state universities had heard about the arrests and party busts before they made their way to the beach. Local musician Chris Manson even wrote a song about it —"Spring Break in the Walton County Jail." With forcible evictions,
This year, underage drinkers were served with a notice to appear or given a $250 fine. Next year, Adkinson said he is looking in to the Sheriff's Work Alternative Program, which will require breakers to come back to
Sheriff Michael Adkinson with the Walton County Sheriff's Office credited the spring break success to community partners and the efforts from Florida Sheriff's Association.
"This is not a one-time thing," Adkinson said of the zero-tolerance policy. "This is business as usual."