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Nov. 15, 1960 M. M. STRE ITFELD PIPETTE ADAPTOR Filed July 24, 1956 INVENTOR ATTORNEY United States Patent 2 O PIPETTE ADAPTOR Murray M. Streitfeld, Miami, Fla., assignor of seventyfive percent to National Childrens Cardiac Hospital, a not-for-profit corporation of Florida Filed July 24, 1956, Ser. No. 599,854-
4 Claims. (Cl. 73425.6)
This invention relates to the detachable coupling of pipettes or like slender tubing to suction devices and has more especial reference to a pipette-to-syringe adaptor, the main object of the invention being, first, the provision of a connection of this character which enables dangerous biological or chemical fluids to be measured quantitatively and safely transferred from one container to another; and, second, to design the adaptor for use with available laboratory equipment.
Another and important object of the invention is the elimination of oral pipetting of dangerous fluids.
The invention is particularly adaptable for use with the standard type of glass syringe having a tapered nipple around which the adaptor makes an air-tight connection. In some instances this type of syringe is provided with means encircling the nipple, such as the well known Luer-Lok, for the attachment of a needle, and it is a further object of the invention to so form the tip, or nipple engaging end of the adaptor, as to detachably engage such needle attaching means in interlocking relation.
Removable connection of the pipette is by its insertion into the bore of a pliable sleeve housed within the adaptor, and it is a further object of the invention to make provision for this sleeve being readily removable in order that sleeves of diflering internal diameter may be substituted one for another to accommodate pipettes of various sizes.
A still further object of the invention is the provision of means for the accurate control of air pulled through the adaptor.
Briefly described the invention consists of a detachable coupling between a suction device and a pipette, such coupling having means in its air passage for accurate control of air drawn through the passage. This coupling, or adaptor, has a reduced tip end and a body portion, the latter preferably being cylindrical. The tip end has a sliding fit over the tapered nipple of the suction device and is formed with means for interlocking engagement within a needle attachment should such device be so equipped. The body portion is formed with a chamber open at one end for receiving a sleeve of pliable material which makes an air-tight seal with that part of a pipette inserted therein. The sleeve is interchangeable for the reason herein set forth, with others of different internal diameter and means provided for removably holding the sleeve in place.
The accompanying drawings illustrating a preferred embodiment of the invention and forming a part of the following more detailed description are as follows:
Fig. 1 is an exploded view showing in elevation the adaptor and associated parts viz., a syringe and a pipette with which the adaptor is to be coupled, intermediate portions of the syringe being broken away.
Fig. 2 is a greatly enlarged sectional view taken axially through the adaptor, fragmentary portions of the syringe and the pipette to which the adaptor is connected being seen in elevation.
2,959,994 Patented Nov; 15, IQGQ ice Fig. 3 is a plan view of the neck or tip end portion of the adaptor.
Fig. 4 is a view in elevation of the part seen in Fig. 3.
Fig. 5 is a fragmentary sectional detail of the tip end of the adaptor showing a variation of the invention to be explained below.
Fig. 6 is a detail in plan view of the split retaining ring.
In the drawings similar reference numerals refer to similar parts throughout the several views.
The illustrated embodiment of the suction device is a standard type of glass syringe comprising a barrel 7,. a manually operable plunger 8 slidable in and longitudinally of the barrel 7, a nipple 9 extending downward from the bottom of the barrel, and a needle attachment 10 encircling the nipple 9'and commonly known as the Lucr- Lok. A pipette having calibration markings thereon and a tapered tip end is shown at 11.
The adaptor comprises a jacket preferably of metal and formed of two parts, viz., a body portion, indicated generally by numeral 12, and a neck portion similarly indicated by numeral 13. The body 12 has an axial bore which provides a chamber 14 open at its outer end, this chamber 14 having a side wall 15 and an end wall 16. Extending through the end wall 16 is a bore 17 communicating with the chamber 14. Adjacent to the open end of chamber 14 is an annular recess 18 in the inner face of the side wall 15.
The neck portion 13 of the jacket is tooled to form a flange or shoulder part 19 from the opposite faces of which are axially aligned inner and outer extensions 20 and 21, respectively. Extension 20 is rigidly fixed to the body 12 by having a force fit within the opening 17, the joint between the end wall 16 of the body 12 and the shoulder part 19 of the neck portion 13 being sealed by a packing ring 22. The neck 13 has an axial bore 23 which terminates adjacent the inner endof the neck in a restricted opening 24 communicating with the chamber 14. The outer extension 21 of the neck is the tip end of the adaptor and forms an air-tight slip connection with the inserted nipple 9 of the syringe as illustrated in Fig. 2. Should the nipple be tapered, as at 9a in Fig. 5, there will be a like slip fit with the correspondingly tapered outer end 25 of the bore 23.
Formed on the free end of the'neck part '21: are out= wardly turned, opposing flange segments 26 which enter the locking sleeve comprising the part 10 encircling the nipple 9. By relative rotation of the adaptor and the syringe through an angle of the segments 26 will engage with cam action above and against similar oppos ing segments 27 of an internal thread on the part 10. In this manner the adaptor and syringe are detachably held in interlocking engagement without danger of accidental separation.
An air-tight seal at the same time is made between the nipple 9 and the tip end 21 of the adaptor in the manner above stated.
Housed within the chamber 14 in contact with the side wall 15 and end wall 16 of the body portion 12 is a resilient sleeve 28 made preferably of a pliable material such as silicone rubber. This sleeve 28 is held in place by a split spring ring 29 inserted in the recess 18 and a spacing ring 30 interposed between the sleeve and the split ring. The upper end of the pipette 11 is inserted in the resilient sleeve 28, as clearly illustrated in Fig. 2, which yieldingly holds the pipette against removal. The connection thus made between the pipette 11 and the adaptor is air-tight.
It will be observed that the sleeve 28 is readily and easily removable by compressing and removing split ring 29 and removing spacing ring 30. The sleeve 28 can then be removed and replaced with any one of a set of a plurality of sleeves of differing internal diameters. This is for the interchange of sleeves differing in internal diameter so as to accommodate pipettes of correspondingly various sizes.
Drawing back the syringe plunger 8 induces the necessary vacuum to suck fluids up into the pipette 11. And, pushing the plunger 8 back into the barrel 7 forces fluid out of the pipette, quantitatively, as measured by the pipette and governed by the pressure on the plunger 8. The restricted opening 24 serves to give close and accurate control of quantitative pipetting of dangerous fluids to a greater extent than has been possible with prior art devices.
Furthermore the advantage of this technique is the elimination of oral pipetting of dangerous fluids, while allowing transfer of such materials accurately measured by standard quantitative laboratory equipment.
It is believed that from the foregoing the construction and operation of the invention have been made clear and is limited only by the following claims.
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1. As an article of manufacture, a detachable pipette to syringe coupling comprising in combination a rigid structure including a tubular body portion, an elongated neck portion and a transverse intermediate portion providing a dividing wall from which the said body and neck portions extend in opposite directions, said body portion providing an outwardly opening end chamber and 'having an inner annular recess, said neck portion having a longitudinal bore from its outer end for slip fit connection with a syringe nipple and said dividing wall having a restricted aperture communicating with said bore and said chamber, the said bore, chamber and restricted aperture being in axial alignment; a liner of resilient material for said tubular body portion and in endwise abutment with said dividing wall, a split ring removably insertable in said recess and a spacing sleeve interposed between said resilient liner and said split ring.
2. As an article of manufacture, a means for coupling two rigid tubes in axial alignment, one of such tubes being a pipette, and the other the taper tip end of a syringe nipple, said coupling means comprising in combination a rigid member having a longitudinal passage there through, with such passage constituting in axial alignment an annular chamber atone end having an annular recess in its side wall, a bore of less diameter than said chamber for slip fit engagement with said nipple, and a short restricted opening between said bore and said chamber, a resilient liner insertable in said chamber and in which the pipette is slidably held in relative yielding engagement, and laterally expandable liner retaining means insertable in said recess.
3. As an article of manufacture, a means for coupling in axial alignment a pipette and a hypodermic syringe, the latter having a nipple and a guard surrounding a portion of the nipple, said coupling means comprising in combination a rigid body member having a longitudinal passage therethrough with such passage constituting in axial alignment an annular chamber at one end having an annular recess in its side wall, a bore of less diameter than said chamber for slip fit engagement with said nipple and a short restricted opening between said bore and said chamber, a resilient liner insertable in said chamber and in which the pipette is slidably held in relative yielding engagement, laterally expandable liner retaining means insertable in said recess, and means integral with said body member for interlocking engagement with the said nipple guard.
4. An adaptor comprising a body portion and a neck portion, said body portion including an annular side wall and an end wall to provide a chamber open at its outer end, said end wall having an axial opening therethrough and said side wall having an annular recess in its inner surface, the said neck portion including a flange abutting said end wall and opposing outer and inner extensions from said flange, said inner extension being seated and rigidly held by force fit in said end wall opening and said outer extension being the tip end of the adaptor, said neck having an axial bore from the outer end of said tip and terminating in a restricted opening communicating with said chamber, a removable inner sleeve of resilient material in said chamber and in engagement with the said side and end walls of said body portion, a split retainer ring removably seated in said annular recess, and a spacing ring interposed between said sleeve and said retainer ring.
References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,348,831 Mathis May 16, 1944 2,599,370 Caulfield June 3, 1952 2,681,034 Mannion June 15, 1954 2,767,710 Blackman Oct. 23, 1956 FOREIGN PATENTS 858,148 Germany Dec. 4, 1952 914,790 Germany July 8, 1954
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Bill Clinton's noxious comments, complaining that Russian immigrants to Israel pose an obstacle to peace, sounded like the utterances of xenophobes in America who lament that our country is being "overrun" by outsiders. Clinton's comments were cringe-inducing:
"An increasing number of the young people in the IDF are the children of Russians and settlers, the hardest-core people against a division of the land. This presents a staggering problem," Clinton said. "It's a different Israel. 16 percent of Israelis speak Russian."
And then to prove that decency and discretion were never Clinton's strong suits, he cited a conversation between him and Natan Sharansky:
"I said, 'Natan, what is the deal [about not supporting the peace deal],'" Clinton recalled. "He said, 'I can't vote for this, I'm Russian… I come from one of the biggest countries in the world to one of the smallest. You want me to cut it in half. No, thank you.'"
Clinton responded, "Don't give me this, you came here from a jail cell. It's a lot bigger than your jail cell."
Classy, Bill. Maybe next he'll go after Elie Wiesel.
As you can imagine, Israelis were not too pleased. Bibi, demonstrating the art of understatement which has marked his political maturation, had this to say:
As a friend of Israel, Clinton should know that the immigrants from the former Soviet Union have contributed and are making a great contribution to the advancement, development and strengthening of the IDF and the State of Israel. Only a strong Israel can establish solid and safe peace.
Now with Bill Clinton — it's always a safe bet that he's making stuff up. Sharansky's associates hinted as much. ("Sharansky's associates were surprised by Clinton's remarks. The Jewish Agency chairman said, 'I wasn't even at Camp David. Clinton may have gotten confused with our conversations three years earlier, when I expressed my doubts over the dictatorial nature of the Palestinian Authority regime.'")
But, as a colleague observed, the best retort was this:
Coalition Chairman Zeev Elkin said he felt "great pride" following Clinton's remarks. Elkin, who a Russian immigrant himself, told Ynet, "I am proud of former President Clinton's distinctions. He made the right distinction that the Russian speakers and settlers have been carrying the Zionism banner in the State of Israel in recent years. "We see this in the number of people graduating from IDF officer courses, and unfortunately, in the Second Lebanon War obituaries. We also see it in the struggle for our right to settle in all of the Land of Israel."
Well, that's one way of looking at it. Another, as detailed in Start Up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle, is that Russians have provided much of the brainpower and entrepreneurial risk-taking that has fueled Israel's technology boom, transforming Israel's economy from a socialist basket-case to a vibrant, modern economy.
Why does Clinton say these things? Who knows — maybe he's tired of Jimmy Carter and his wife getting all the headlines. Or maybe he's just an undisciplined egomaniac who says whatever pops into his head.

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Scorpions, Manticores, and me, Oh my!
Last night, I spent a little more time in Tanvu doing quests and getting blessed. But I also played around in in the Khal starting area. And boy did I find trouble!
Kurtz and I did a little gataro hunting last night, and man are they fierce. They live in an area called the Sanctium, and there are a few quests given out by the Water Serpent, a wurm-type creature that stands on the shores nearby. (His quests are needed for the Blessing of the Serpent)
Above: I didn't have time to check this out more closely but I thought it was a really cool spot. It's a set of rocks by the shore that spout out water every now and then. I thought it was a volcano till I got closer. Very neat.
If you head to this area, be ready for fast respawn, especially in the pit outside. The other thing we noticed was that when I tried to pull them with a shuriken, they wouldn't move towards me, so I didn't bother waiting around and ended up charging them usually.
After wrapping up the quests here, I did a little soloing on Jaye, the wood elf ranger who expatriated to Khal from Ca'ial Brael to Khal. I can't put my finger on it, but I love hunting in Qalia. Even though my home of Ca'ial is probably the most visually stunning city in Telon, I prefer the sands of the Qa Desert.
I worked on the starting quests — killed a bunch of scorpions, caught a bunch of scorpions, laid a scorpion trap on the Kasavari….the only thing that would have topped it off is if I had been turned into a giant scorpion on my way to Khal, to scare the poo out of the rioting prisoners outside the city.
Besides spending a lot of time around scorpions, I also met up with a manticore. I noticed him circling high above, and eventually tracked him down among some rocks near the Raia outpost. I began to wonder if it would be possible to get him to follow me to Khal, because he might like the hustle and bustle of the city. Even though he's a level 16, 5 dot mob, and I was only level 6, I figured I had a chance if I used my racial ability. When activated, I turn into an Okami wolf pup, which gives me increased speed an immunity to any movement impairing spells.
Above: I'm in the foreground, in the form of an Okami. I still have the twigs in my hair that I have as a wood elf!
I got about 20 feet before he got me. He's now on my "to do" list of mean mobs to kill when I get older and stronger.
Above: Dead.
My little tip of the day that I learned last night is the Quest Tracker. I didn't know this existed, but it's terrific. If you click on the "Quest Tracker" in your quest journal, or double click the name of the quest, it appears in checklist form on your main screen in the upper right corner. It's very handy if you have several quests and want to be able to keep track of a few that you are working on simultaneously. I'd like to figure out how to move the text up into the corner a little more, but I'm sure there is a UI that will do that soon, if not already.
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Washburn Girls Go For Third Straight Gold Ball
The Washburn girls basketball team is busy preparing for Saturday's Championship game. The lady beavers will be taking on Richmond for the third year in a row, and hoping to bring back their third straight gold ball. Jenna Callari has a look.
County Prepares for Class C Ski
There will be some new faces in the county over the next few days. The Class C State Ski Meet will be held at Big Rock and at the Nordic Heritage Center. Rene Cloukey has a preview.


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I think that Louis and Zelie Martin would be good patrons for all the families who are experiencing a terrible time. I think of all the babies they lost through illness. Zelie may be a good intercessor for post-abortive women.
Louis and Zelie are two favorite blesseds of mine, and secondary patrons of this blog along with many others, including their great daughter, St. Therese the Little Flower. On October 19th, 2008, the Martins were only the second married couple to be beatified together in the long history of the Church. (Trivia quiz: who were the first?)
Throughout hard times, this married couple not only exhibited heroic virtue, but raised saints, and grew in holiness. I pray for all men and women who want to be saints and for all families today in these hard times. Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us. Please pray for all women who have had abortions. Pray for our nations, and especially France and England.


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May 17, 2012
The Schwan's truck was one of the great mysteries of my childhood. It stopped at my aunt's house, delivering chips, cakes, and cookies, but why didn't it ever stop at mine? This baffled me. The most exciting thing delivered to our house was, well nothing as exciting as chips and cookies, let me tell you.
While my cousins happily scarfed down their Schwan's potato chips, my favorite treat were the powdered sugar-coated lemon shortbread cookies. I don't remember what Schwan's technically called them, but now I know these cookies as "lemon coolers."
This recipe recreates those lemon cookies. Thanks to the lack of a gluten structure, this version is especially tender. And, as with the Schwan's cookies, you must beware of the powdered sugar dust all over your lips.
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May 14, 2012
The fact that lobster goes on sale regularly around here is just one of the many perks to living in this area (upstate New York. Near Albany). Last week, lobster was only $6.99 a pound. I couldn't pass that up. So I picked up a few at the store for dinner. There were three of us eating; so I asked for five lobsters. And, as you probably guessed, I had leftovers. What a glorious problem to experience, leftover lobster
I made this quick and easy lobster and asparagus pasta in a garlic parmesan cream sauce with the leftover lobster. While, the meal only took about 30 minutes, it didn't taste like a "quick cook." meal.
Here's how to make this easy and elegant gluten-free pasta dish: . . .
May 11, 2012
Are you celebrating Mother's Day? Are you cooking anything special?
I think I'll make a batch of these chocolate chip cookie pancakes for my mom. Unlike other chocolate chip pancakes, which just add chocolate chips to regular pancake batter, this recipe uses brown sugar, butter, and a generous amount of vanilla to taste like, well, chocolate chip cookies! They're light, fluffy, and, thanks to the dark chocolate chips, special enough for a holiday.
And if you're not celebrating Mother's Day, these pancakes are perfect for any special breakfast.
May 10, 2012
Don't you love meals that taste like "Sunday Supper" but take only a few minutes? This is one of those meals! It only takes 15 minutes minutes to make! That's like...someone took a 30-minute meal and cut it in half. ;-)
Here's how to get these pork chops from the grocery store to your plate: . . .
May 4, 2012
One Sunday I woke up craving cinnamon buns. Yum, right? But making a batch of cinnamon buns means mixing dough, allowing it to rise, and then, of course, baking. All told, I wouldn't have eaten the cinnamon buns I craved until the afternoon.
And my craving didn't want to wait that long! I had things to do. (Like eating breakfast.) Since it was a "waffle-Sunday" in our house, I decided to try making a batch of "cinnamon bun waffles."
Oh my goodness. Just writing about them makes me want to run into the kitchen and make a batch! I love these waffles.
At first I thought about simply adding ground cinnamon to my waffle recipe. But that wouldn't . . .
May 3, 2012
Happily, I was fine! (And not only am I gluten-free, I also need to avoid nuts and sesame.) The waitress assigned to our table understood Carrabba's gluten-free menu and, as directed on the menu, I ordered everything without "grill baste."
My mom (who's also gluten-free) and I shared the . . .
May 1, 2012
Chocolate and strawberries are one of my favorite dessert combinations, which I usually enjoy in the form of chocolate-covered strawberries. So when a reader asked me to convert her mother's recipe for chocolate strawberry cheesecake tart, I lept at the chance. (And wondered why I'd never made a chocolate berry tart before!)
Although I hesitate to call this a quick dessert, it does come together rather quickly for a fruit tart. You make the chocolate-almond tart dough in a food processor in just minutes. And like the savory tart recipe we made recently, the dough gets pressed into the pan before chilling unlike traditional tart doughs that are chilled for several hours before being rolled out and put into a pan.
Preparing the New York cheesecake-like filling is the only step that requires a little time and special attention. Like a good cheesecake, the filling should be smooth and creamy, not lumpy and dry. To achieve a smooth cheesecake filling you need three things:
April 16, 2012
Before I went gluten-free, Greg and I occasionally picked up a frozen pizza on busy nights. Unlike some folks who turn their nose up at prepackaged foods, I'm grateful for them. Sometimes life gets busy and it's nice that we have the option of letting someone else do the cooking from time-to-time. Even if that "person" is the Red Baron* or Amy!
The pizza Greg and I got--without fail--was a supreme pizza. Now I don't think we ever ordered "supreme" pizza when we went out to eat. Somehow we got into the habit of frozen pizza=supreme pizza.
We'd pop the pizza into the oven, change into comfy clothes and then unwind. We all need nights like that, right?
After going gluten-free, I missed the supreme pizza ritual. So I started making it myself. Was it the same? No! But it was close.
For a long time when I made my gluten-free version of a supreme pizza, I just put thinly sliced sausage links on the pizza. But this always felt wrong. On the pizza I was trying to imitate, the sausage wasn't sliced. Nope. It was little bits of sausage-y goodness.
When it finally occurred to me that I could make those little sausage nuggets instead of just slicing up sausage for my pizza, I was so excited you'd think I found out that pizza was calorie-free! (Can you tell I am a texture person? While the pizza flavor was right. The texture, thanks to the sausage slices, was wrong to me.)
So if you are like me and miss those little sausage pieces on your pizza, here's how you can make them!
(Click for a Member Step-by-step.) . . .
April 10, 2012
Folks new to the gluten-free diet often assume cornbread is gluten-free, but most recipes use wheat flour along with cornmeal in the batter. In this cornbread, brown rice flour and ground almond flour replace the wheat flour, providing a moist, cake-like texture that still has the crunchy mouthfeel you expect from cornbread.
The recipe, inspired by a reader's request for a gluten-free version of her favorite cornbread, falls on the sweet, rich end of the spectrum. It's more cake than cornbread and tt's definitely not something youd' serve with chili. In fact, it reminds me of the Italian cornmeal cake my grandmother made during the summer and served with a warm berry compote for dessert.
To make the cornbread . . .
April 9, 2012
Most of the time poutine is annoyingly gluten-filled. You wouldn't think so, since it's just fries, gravy and cheese curds. Yet I've been unable to find a restaurant that serves gluten-free poutine. There are usually one or two gluten culprits at play, either the gravy contains wheat flour or the fries are made in fryers that are shared with gluten-containing foods; sometimes it's both. So when I recently got the taste for poutine, I headed into the kitchen instead of into a restaurant.
March 13, 2012
The other day I tried to create chewy gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, and while this version missed the chewy mark, they was so flavorful that I didn't mind. The flavor comes from golden syrup and browned butter, two ingredients you don't usually find in chocolate chip cookies. They lend a nutty, caramel-like flavor to the already buttery cookies.
While these aren't super-chewy cookies, they are softer than traditional gluten-free chocolate chip cookies because of the golden syrup, egg yolks, and a low baking temperature. If you prefer soft and chewy cookies, under-bake the cookies slightly. To do this, reduce baking time until the cookies are just set and faintly brown on the edges. . . .
February 27, 2012
Did you grow up eating snickerdoodles? I did! My husband? Not so much. The first time I made a batch, he eyed them and said something like, "What? No chocolate? I thought there were Snickers in snickerdoodles."
Ah, nope! In the cookie world, snickerdoodles are a quiet charmer. Unlike fancy cutouts or "everything but the kitchen sink" cookies they don't scream for attention. But snickerdoodles aren't boring! Thanks to a generous amount of butter, cinnamon, and vanilla, snickerdoodles are packed with flavor. And isn't that why we love them?
Their classic flavor isn't the only thing that makes a snickerdoodle a snickerdoodle. They also have a unique texture. And this is where snickerdoodle lovers divide.
I like mine puffy with crisp edges and a soft, almost cake-like center. Others prefer snickerdoodles flat and crisp. What's a baker to do? Simple--v . . .
February 21, 2012
Today's Pancake Tuesday! And since I love (love, love, love) pancakes, I had to share my recipe for the easiest, fluffiest, gluten-free pancakes you've ever had. Did I mention these are fluffy? Because, my goodness, are they! The fluff comes from a full tablespoon of baking powder. (As always, be sure to use fresh baking powder.)
Did I mention these are fluffy? Because, my goodness, are they! The fluff comes from a full tablespoon of baking powder. (As always, be sure to use fresh baking powder.)
If you're dairy-free, replace . . .
January 3, 2012
Recently it occurred to me that some of my favorite sandwiches are seasonal sandwiches. I eagerly await the first BLT of the summer and come winter I can't wait for a croque-monsieur. Of course, unlike the BLT, there's nothing really seasonal about this sandwich. Bread, ham, cheese and white sauce are available all year round. Yet tucking into this hearty sandwich during a warm season just doesn't appeal to me. (Probably because I am too busy eating BLTs.) Come the cold nights of January, however? I'm ready for a dressed-up ham and cheese sandwich.
While this French sandwich has been around for at least a hundred years, it's fairly new to my culinary repertoire. For years I avoided it because the thought of a sandwich topped with béchamel sauce sauce didn't sound appealing to me. I imagined the bread would turn unappetizingly soggy. However, I was wrong. Terribly wrong. After one bite, I knew why this sandwich was a classic. It's a comfort food sandwich! How did I miss this before? Warm cheese, salty ham, and tangy mustard. As for the bread, as long as it's well toasted (which is key with gluten-free bread.) the bread doesn't get mushy under the thick sauce.
Since the sandwich takes a little time to prepare, I usually don't make it for lunch. Instead I serve it for dinner along with a peppery green salad and a gluten-free beer.
November 21, 2011
A few years ago, when one of my readers asked me to create a gluten-free version of Campbell's green bean casserole, I was excited. Until then, I had never eaten the classic Thanksgiving side. After perfecting the recipe, a funny thing happened: several of my friends revealed themselves to be secret green bean casserole lovers. Now I make this for Thanksgiving every year. Another huge part of the tradition is munching on the freshly fried onion strips.
September 15, 2011
Remember the "You Donate. I Bake." post? Well, it ended up raising over $700! Over the last few weeks, I sent hundreds of gluten-free shortbread cookies into the world. Thank you to everyone who donated! Your generosity amazed me.
Several folks asked for the recipe for those simple shortbread cookies. I'm more than happy to share it And I'm more than please (tickled really!) that several of the folks who received cookies are NOT gluten-free and still wanted the recipe!
Since starting the project, I've learned lots about these simple cookies! Here's what you need to know before whipping up a batch:
1. Don't overmix. Shortbread cookies are dense affairs. Over-mixing the butter causes their texture to become too light and crumbly. When preparing the dough, don't cream the butter and sugar so much that it becomes light and fluffy.
2. Take your time. Since these cookies contain no eggs, there's no moisture to coax the ingredients quickly into a dough. Once the dry ingredients are added to the butter and sugar paste, it takes a little while for a dough to form. At first the dough seems incredibly sandy--you might even worry that it's not coming together--don't fret like I did the first time I made a batch! The dough does come together after two or three minutes of mixing. Don't rush it and don't give up. The wait's worth it.
3. Re-rolling is welcome. With no gluten to make things tough, you can roll and re-roll this dough until every last piece is used. Since these cookies are so rich, I make about two dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies from one batch, gathering and re-rolling the dough as needed to get this many cookies.
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When JLH started seeing Ross McCall, it seemed as though she'd finally found true love. The duo met when the Scottish actor appeared on an episode of Love's show "Ghost Whisperer," and after two years together, Ross popped the question in November 2007 during a Hawaiian vacation. But the couple, who'd already pushed back their wedding date on several occasions, finally called it quits over the holidays in 2008.
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BALTIMORE—In the end, the Baltimore Ravens had to lean on a defense that was missing Ray Lewis for the first time in nearly four years to save the day. The defense pulled it off, but just barely.
The Cincinnati Bengals drove from their own 14-yard line to the Baltimore 7 with just under a minute and a half left, one touchdown away from tying the game and completing a comeback from a 17-point deficit. But the Ravens teed off on quarterback Andy Dalton on the last three plays, including an intentional grounding, a near-sack and a sack on fourth down to end the threat with 28 seconds to go.
That sealed a 31-24 Ravens victory that helped negate a baffling loss in Seattle a week earlier, and moved Baltimore into first place in the AFC North.
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Lewis missed the game with an injured toe, watching, waving a towel and pumping up his teammates and the M&T Bank Stadium crowd in gray sweats and a black knit cap.
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The defensive players he left behind fueled a 31-14 lead with 14:02 left in the game, with consecutive interceptions from Jimmy Smith and LarDarius Webb. The Ravens (7-3) scored on the next offensive play each time—once on a Ray Rice one-yard run and once on a 38-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco to Torrey Smith.
Cincinnati (6-4), which began the day tied with the Ravens a half-game behind the idle Pittsburgh Steelers, closed to within 31-21 on a Dalton 49-yard scoring pass to Andre Caldwell with 10:59 to go.
For a long time, it had appeared that the Bengals had closed the gap to 31-27, pending an extra point, with just over five and a half minutes left—officials had ruled that tight end Jermaine Gresham had juggled and caught a Dalton pass for a nine-yard touchdown. But after a lengthy review, the touchdown was overturned: It was ruled that Gresham had not kept control of the ball in his right hand as he went to the ground out of bounds.
Instead, the Bengals had to settle for a 27-yard field goal to cut the Ravens' lead to 31-24 with 5:32 left. They next got the ball with 2:27 to go, at their own 14, and reached the Ravens' 7 on a 43-yard pass to Jerome Simpson.
The next four plays were: a pass broken up by a diving Ed Reed inside the 5, the intentional grounding with Dalton in the grasp of Terrell Suggs, Dalton throwing it away under heavy pressure and, on fourth-and-goal at the 17, a sack by Pernell McPhee.
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Carry me;
From my nightmares
To your dreams,
From my sorrows
To your joys,
Carry me,
Away from here
To your side,
Because without you;
I'm a spent shell
From a gun shot
Long ago,
A bullet that has lost
It's momentum,
Without you;
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Of water without a flow,
Carry me;
Make me a river
Rushing into you
My ocean;
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Let me join you
Side by side
We will be
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dpa If you want to stay in this south-western corner of Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful places in the world, near unspoilt primary rainforest and the beach where Sir Francis Drake buried his treasure, and don't have the budget of a multimillionaire, stay here. The warm hospitality and unfailing generosity of the host, Edu (Sabrina was away when we stayed) more than compensates for the cold showers and lack of electricity. Next to the Drake Bay airstrip (recently tarmacked), this ecolodge is a pure delight for lovers of wildlife. We saw Jesus Christ lizards, iguanas, innumerable frogs and countless birds, from vultures to colourful tanagers, literally just outside our door, as well as macaws, toucans and flocks of parakeets within a hundred yards, while in the National Park nearby coati, agouti and monkeys abound (not to mention the odd deadly snake). Any tours or transfers are faultlessly organized by the ever patient and attentive Edu, and there are fascinating free walks on the beaches and around the village. Meals are provided at reasonable prices (for Costa Rica, not the cheapest place on earth), and are delicious. If you take up this recommendation come by light aircraft (we ended up participating in a search-and-rescue mission when we took this option) or by boat via the mangroves. Finally, head torches and plenty of DEET will improve your experience of this most remarkable of locations - a stay you will never forget.
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An op-ed piece in USA Today appears under the almost satirical headline "Iranian nukes? No worries."
It advises, "A nuclear-armed Iran would probably be the best possible result of the standoff and the one most likely to restore stability to the Middle East." A nuclear Iran, the author of the piece writes, would counter "Israel's regional nuclear monopoly," which "has long fueled instability in the Middle East."
I'm all for counterintuitive op-ed pieces that re-examine widely held assumptions, and it's tempting to dismiss this one as so silly as to be unworthy of a serious response. But USA Today says the article is a condensed version of a longer piece that will appear in the July-August issue of Foreign Affairs, the flagship journal of the Council on Foreign Relations. Its author, Kenneth Waltz, is an adjunct professor in the department of political science at Columbia University. His biography says he has also taught at Brandeis and at the United States Air Force Academy.
So it's worth taking a moment or two to point out the problems with Professor Waltz's argument. First, there's that word "probably." Waltz writes, "It is impossible to be certain of Iranian intentions, it is far more likely that if Iran desires nuclear weapons, it is for the purpose of enhancing its own security, not to improve its offensive capabilities."
"Probably" and "likely" aren't all that reassuring. If Waltz is wrong and the Iranians do launch a nuclear attack aimed at Tel Aviv, Washington, or New York, the consequences would be catastrophic.
Second, there's a double standard when it comes to the Israeli A-bomb and an Iranian one. Waltz writes that "by reducing imbalances in military power, new nuclear states generally produce more regional and international stability, not less." But he blames Israel's nukes for fueling instability. (Never mind the question of whether "stability" is something that should be desired in the case of some of the Middle East's more tyrannical or otherwise backward regimes.)
Third, Waltz writes:
Another oft-touted worry is that if Iran obtains the bomb, other states in the region will follow suit, leading to a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. But the nuclear age is now almost 70 years old, and fears of proliferation have proved to be unfounded. When Israel acquired the bomb in the 1960s, it was at war with many of its neighbors. If an atomic Israel did not trigger an arms race then, there is no reason a nuclear Iran should now.
The lack of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East hasn't been for lack of trying by Israel's neighbors. Rather, Iraq's Osirak reactor was bombed by Israel in 1981, and a Syrian nuclear site was flattened in 2007 in an action that is widely attributed to Israel.
Anyway, consider the USA Today article the latest proof that some ideas are so far out there that only Columbia professors believe them. Let's hope it stays that way, because if Europe or the United Nations or the Obama administration are looking for an argument to justify standing by while Iran gets the bomb, the Waltz argument may prove too readily available to resist.


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100g/3½oz self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
25g/1oz baking powder
2 tbsp sultanas
1 tsp sea salt
50g/1½oz Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp water
2 tbsp olive oil
1 carrot, peeled into ribbons
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp icing sugar
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
½ lemon, juice only
200g/7oz Greek yoghurt
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Place a baking sheet into the oven to heat.
For the naan, place the flour, baking powder, sultanas and salt into a large bowl and mix together.
Add the yoghurt, water and oil and mix well to form a dough. Bring together with floured hands, then roll out onto a floured work surface. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then halve and shape into two flatbreads.
Heat a griddle pan until smoking. Add a naan and griddle for one minute on each side, until lightly browned all over. Repeat with the remaining naan dough.
Place the naans onto the hot baking tray and transfer to the oven to bake for 12 minutes, or until cooked through completely. Remove from the oven and slice the breads into triangles on a chopping board.
For the pickled carrot, place all of the pickled carrot ingredients into a bowl and mix together well.
To make the raita, place all of the raita ingredients into a bowl and mix together well.
To serve, place the naan bread triangles onto a plate with the carrot and raita served alongside in their bowls.
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Hull finished the night with a hat trick, including an insurance goal on a penalty shot. Andrew Mundweiler contributed a goal and two assists for the Dutch Warriors.
Boys swimming
Ryan Gordon's victories in the 100-yard freestyle and 200-yard individual medley helped the Shenendehowa boys swim team defeat Bethlehem 110-76 in Tuesday's meet.
Connor Killane (200 freestyle), Ben Hale (diving), Taylor Nichols (100 backstroke) and Luke Gordon (100 breaststroke) also earned individual victories for the Plainsmen. Shen also won the 200 and 400 freestyle relays.
Alex Lednev led Bethlehem with wins in the 50 and 500 freestyles, while Kevin Flynn took first place in the 100 butterfly.
In other boys swimming action Tuesday, Ballston Spa pulled out a 98-83 victory over visiting Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake.
Dave Gardiner led the Scotties with victories in the 200 individual medley and the 100 butterfly. George Stack (200 freestyle), Zachary Lamb (50 freestyle), Jake Moore (diving), Chris Vesic (100 freestyle) and Anthony Bennice (100 backstroke) also earned individual wins.
Dan Olbrych took first place in the 500 freestyle, and Brandon Beaudoin added a victory in the 100 breaststroke for BH-BL.
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Apr. 27
April 27, 2010
For The Sake Of His Name
READ: 1 Samuel 12:19-25
I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5
The ancient Israelites gathered at Gilgal for the coronation of Saul as their first king (1 Sam. 11:15). The Lord was not pleased that His people had asked for a king, yet on this occasion Samuel uttered these words: The Lord will not forsake His people, for His great names sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you His people (12:22).
We too are Gods own special people if we have trusted Jesus as Savior (1 Peter 2:9). He will not forsake us even though He knows we will fail Him. He knows what we are likesinful, weak, and frail. He knew it before He called us and drew us to Himself. The certainty of our salvation rests not in ourselves but on the character of God (1 John 5:20). He will keep us to the end.
This does not give us an excuse to continue in sin. Paul said, Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? (Rom. 6:2). Our choices do reflect on Gods reputation, our witness in the world, and our fellowship with Him. But God will never reject His people, those who are truly His. The Lord cannot and will not forsake His own (Heb. 13:5).
We can rest assured. What God saves, He keepsfor the sake of His great name! David H. Roper
Able to keep! how sure is the word!
He is my Keeper, Savior, and Lord.
Never shall perish, one of His sheep,
Glory to God! He is able to keep. Anon.
Lives rooted in Gods unchanging grace can never be uprooted.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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April 28, 2010
Make My Brown Eyes Blue
READ: Matthew 16:24-28
Whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 16:25
As a young girl, Amy Carmichael (18671951) wished she had blue eyes instead of brown. She even prayed that God would change her eye color and was disappointed when it didnt happen. At age 20, Amy sensed that the Lord was calling her to serve Him as a missionary. After serving in various places, she went to India. It was then that she realized Gods wisdom in the way He had made her. She may have had a more difficult time gaining acceptance from the brown-eyed people if her eyes had been blue. She served God in India for 55 years.
We dont know for sure that Amy was more readily accepted because of her eye color. But we do know and believe that it is the Lord who has made us, and not we ourselves (Ps. 100:3). As we submit to His wisdom in everything, we can serve Him effectively.
Amy knew what submission was. When asked about missionary life, she replied, Missionary life is simply a chance to die. Jesus said, Whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it (Matt. 16:25).
That describes the devoted Christians life as well total surrender to Gods plans and will for us. May we submit to Him today. Anne Cetas
Although I may not understand
The path Youve laid for me,
Complete surrender to Your will
Lord, this my prayer shall be. Sherbert
Our lives are never more secure than when they are abandoned to God.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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April 29, 2010
Our Demanding Schedules
READ: Mark 1:32-39
The whole city was gathered together at the door. Then He healed many. Mark 1:33-34
Is your life too busy? Business deadlines, productivity quotas, and shuttling children to lessons and sporting events can really fill up your schedule. Its easy to think, If only I didnt have so many responsibilities, then I could walk in vital union with God.
Yet C. S. Lewis wisely points out that no one was busier than Christ. Our model is the Jesus . . . of the workshop, the roads, the crowds, the clamorous demands and surly oppositions, the lack of all peace and privacy, the interruptions. For this . . . is the Divine life operating under human conditions.
We read of Jesus in Capernaum: At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. And the whole city was gathered together at the door. Then He healed many (Mark 1:32-34). The next day Christ sought out a solitary place and prayed. There He received direction from His Father to pursue a demanding ministry in another place. Our Lord communed with His Father and depended on the Spirit to minister through Him.
Is your schedule demanding? Follow the example of Jesus and set aside a specific time for prayer. Then depend upon Gods power to help you meet each days demands. Dennis Fisher
The many tasks we face each day
Can burden and oppress,
But spending time with God each day
Can bring relief from stress. Sper
To keep your life in balance, lean on the Lord.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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April 30, 2010
READ: Proverbs 12:17-22
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight. Proverbs 12:22
Today is National Honesty Day in the United States. It is a little-known designation for April 30, but an important one nonetheless.
Author M. Hirsh Goldberg established National Honesty Day in the early 1990s as a way to honor the honorable and encourage honesty. He said that April 30 was selected because April begins with a day dedicated to lying [April Fools Day] and should end on a higher moral note.
Honesty Day would be a good time to review the value of this trait according to Gods Word. Honesty is not as easy as it seemsbut we please God by striving for it.
An understanding of honesty begins with recognizing that Godour ultimate exampleis truth (Deut. 32:4) and that He cannot lie (Num. 23:19; Heb. 6:18). Also, He hates falsehood (Prov. 6:16-19). Beyond that, all lies have as their originator Satan himself (John 8:44).
For our part, we can use these Scriptures as our guide: A righteous man hates lying (Prov. 13:5); love rejoices in truth (1 Cor. 13:6); lying is part of the old nature (Col. 3:9); growth means setting aside deceit (1 Peter 2:1); and speaking truth declares righteousness (Prov. 12:17).
Lets make every day Honesty Day. Dave Branon
Help me, dear Lord, to be honest and true
In all that I say and all that I do;
Give me the courage to do what is right,
To bring to the world a glimpse of Your light. Fasick
People who trust Gods Word should be people whose word can be trusted.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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May 1, 2010
The Search For Satisfaction
READ: Isaiah 55:1-6
Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Isaiah 55:2
When it comes to jigsaw puzzles, we all know that to enjoy a satisfying outcome you need all the pieces. In many ways, life is like that. We spend our days putting it together, hoping to create a complete picture out of all the scattered parts.
Yet sometimes it seems like a piece is missing. Perhaps weve been pursuing the wrong pieces to the puzzle. Even though we may know that life without God at the center is a life that has lost the most important piece, do we live as though He isnt particularly relevant? And even though we may attend church regularly, is He the throbbing center of our lives? Sometimes we grow accustomed to feeling distant from God. This makes it easier to sin, complicating the sense that something important is missing.
But no matter how far we may drift from God, He wants us near. He appealed to His people through the prophet Isaiah: Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance (Isa. 55:2).
If something is missing in your life, remember that God is the only One who can fully and abundantly satisfy you. Let Him complete the picture of your life. Joe Stowell
The God-shaped void within our heart
Cannot be filled by treasure;
Its only God who satisfies
In ways we cannot measure. Sper
Theres a longing in every heart that only Jesus can satisfy.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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May 2, 2010
Recession Proof
READ: 1 Chron. 29:10-13
All that is in heaven and in earth is Yours. 1 Chronicles 29:11
In his sermon titled What Is the Recession For? pastor John Piper suggests that when the economy plummets, God has His own purposes. Some of them might be:
1. To expose hidden sin and so bring us to repentance and cleansing.
2. To wake us up to the constant and desperate condition of the developing world, where there is always and only recession of the worst kind.
3. To relocate the roots of our joy in His grace rather than in our goods, in His mercy rather than in our money, in His worth rather than in our wealth.
4. To advance His saving mission in the worldthe spread of the gospel and the growth of His churchprecisely at a time when human resources are least able to support it.
5. To bring His church to care for its hurting members and to grow in the gift of love.
What else does God want to teach us in difficult times? That nothing is impossible with Him (Luke 1:37). That He who owns the cattle on a thousand hills (Ps. 50:10) is not limited by an economic downturn. That God hasnt placed a moratorium on the Great Commission nor abandoned us (Matt. 28:20). Lets not put our hopes on worldly prosperity, but on the One who owns it all! Cindy Hess Kasper
When difficulties come our way,
God uses them to show
That when we put our trust in Him
His goodness we will know. Sper
When all you have is God, you have all you need.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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May 3, 2010
WordsDo They Matter?
READ: Proverbs 15:1-7
If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this ones religion is useless. James 1:26
I heard a teenager from a Christian family declare, My mom doesnt think swear words are bad. He then indicated which words she found acceptablewords that have long been considered inappropriate.
Societys standard of language has declined in recent years, but we dont have to decline with it. As we strive to be very careful . . . how [we] live (Eph. 5:15 niv), we should think about how to honor God with our words.
We please the Lord with our tongue when we show discernment. He who restrains his lips is wise, Proverbs 10:19 reminds us. When we do speak, we are to filter the words that escape our lips: Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles (21:23).
It is important to use kind, positive wordseven to address tough subjects. A harsh word stirs up anger, but the tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly (Prov. 15:1-2).
Finally, avoid words that reflect poorly on who we are as Gods children. Pauls admonition to let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth (Eph. 4:29) sets a strong standard for the righteous use of words.
To honor God in each part of life, use words that are pleasing and acceptable to a holy God. Dave Branon
The tongue can be a blessing
And the tongue can be a curse;
Say, friend, how are you using yours:
For better or for worse? Anon.
What we say reveals who we are.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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May 4, 2010
Gods Devotion
READ: Ephesians 3:14-21
That you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend . . . the love of Christ which passes knowledge. Ephesians 3:17-19
In 1826, the British author Thomas Carlyle married Jane Welsh, who also was an accomplished writer. She dedicated herself to his success and served him wholeheartedly.
Because of a stomach ailment and a nervous disorder, he had a rather ornery temperament. So she made special meals for him and tried to keep the house as quiet as possible so he could do his writing.
Thomas didnt often recognize Janes helpful spirit nor did he spend much time with her. However, he wrote this about her to his mother: I may say in my heart that she . . . loves me with a devotedness which is a mystery to me how I have ever deserved. She . . . looks with such soft cheerfulness into my gloomy countenance, that new hope passed into me every time I met her eye.
We too have Someone who loves us with a devotedness that is a mystery how we as sinners ever deserved it! He is God the Father, who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all (Rom. 8:32). His love is wide, long, deep, and high and exceeds our knowledge (Eph. 3:18-19).
Understanding and appreciating Gods love is so vital that Paul prayed for the Ephesians to be rooted and grounded in it (v.17). May that be our experience as well. Anne Cetas
I can always count on God, my heavenly Father,
For He changes not; He always is the same;
Yesterday, today, forever, He is faithful,
And I know He loves me, praise His holy name. Felten
There is no greater joy than to know God loves you.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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Letting God Choose
READ: Genesis 13:9-13
Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan. Genesis 13:11
We may have secret longings too deep to utter to othersperhaps a desire for marriage, or a work or ministry wed like to perform, or a special place to serve. We must put each desire in Gods hands and pray, Lord, You must choose for me. I will not choose for myself.
Genesis 13:10-11 tells us that Lot made his own choice about a desire he had. He lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere . . . like the garden of the Lord . . . . Then Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan.
The plain of Jordan, with its rich soil and copious water supply, looked best to Lot. But the land was polluted with wickedness (v.13). Pastor Ray Stedman wrote that Lot, presuming to run his own life, chose for himself, and, deceived by what he saw, stumbled blindly into heartache and judgment. Abram, on the other hand, was content to let God choose for him. . . . Abram saw it in its true light. Lot chose for himself and lost everythinghis family, his fortune, his favor with man.
It is always the best course for us to let God choose and to follow His direction, knowing as we do that all our heavenly Fathers choices are prompted by infinite wisdom and love. David H. Roper
Long ago I made my lifes decision
To serve the Lord and have Him choose my way;
And when Ive felt uncertain at a crossroad,
Hes never failed to lead me day by day. Hess
Contentment comes when we want Gods will more than our own way.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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God Has Time For You
READ: Psalm 34:4-18
This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. Psalm 34:6
Historian Cassius Dio recorded a revealing event from the life of Hadrian, the Roman Emperor from ad 117138: Once, when a woman made a request of [Hadrian] as he passed by on a journey, he at first said to her, I havent time, but afterwards, when she cried out, Cease, then, being emperor, he turned about and granted her a hearing.
How often we say or hear, Not now, Im busy or Im sorry, but I just dont have time. Yet, our heavenly Father, the Master and Creator of everything, always has time for us. The psalmist wrote: The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. . . . The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles (Ps. 34:15-17).
God is not like the emperor or a busy executive who tries to avoid interruption. Instead, the Fathers joy is to listen and respond to His children. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit (v.18).
Hadrians afterthought was, I must take time for my subjects. Gods first thought is, I always have time for those who come to Me. Whenever we need to talk, the Lord is ready to listen. David C. McCasland
I love to dwell upon the thought
That Jesus cares for me;
It matters not what life may bring
He loves me tenderly. Adams
God is never too busy to listen to His children.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
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ESPN analyst: Brian Hoyer's promotion says more about John Skelton
On Sunday, Brian Hoyer will become the fourth quarterback to start for the Arizona Cardinals this season, marking the first time since 2008 that a team (Cleveland Browns) has started four different players under center over a 16-game span.
While Arizona's game against the San Francisco 49ers will be Hoyer's first professional start, one ESPN analyst believes the move says less about the former Michigan State standout and more about John Skelton, the Cardinals' Week 1 starter.
"I guess [the decision to start Hoyer] tells you how bad they must think of John Skelton," ESPN analyst John Clayton told Arizona Sports 620's Doug & Wolf Thursday. "What has happened to John Skelton?
"He was good enough to beat out Kevin Kolb for the starting job, now he is in nowhere land."
Skelton has not played since Arizona's historic 58-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14. In that contest, Skelton was abysmal, throwing four interceptions on 22 attempts in the first half. It didn't help matters that the former fifth-round pick also lost a costly fumble.
In seven games this season, Skelton threw for 1,132 yards to go along with two touchdowns and nine interceptions. Skelton largely entered the 2012 season as the starting quarterback after leading Arizona to four wins in its final five games a year ago.
He was inactive for the team's game against the Chicago Bears in Week 16, signaling just how far he's fallen out of favor with Ken Whisenhunt.
While colleague Ron Jaworski raved about Hoyer's potential as an NFL starter, Clayton thinks the move will be a temporary one for the Cardinals.
"I think he was an efficient backup quarterback, one who can do some good things," said Clayton. "On a one-game basis it's okay, but look at the team he is facing [in San Francisco].
Hoyer, who comes into Sunday's game with 62 career pass attempts to his name, will face the 49ers' No. 4 ranked passing defense. The unit has already beaten Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Matt Stafford in 2012.
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The 26-year-old midfielder moved to Anfield from Southampton earlier this month for £25million and had been expected to make his debut in a friendly against Olympiakos on Sunday in Chicago.
But a Friday statement on the Liverpool website read: "Lallana sustained a knock to his lateral collateral ligament during a session at the Reds' Harvard University training base in Boston.
"Lallana has been assessed by Liverpool's medical staff and does not require surgery.
"No specific timeframe has been placed on a return to fitness, but injuries of this nature can result in a spell of anywhere up to six weeks on the sidelines.
"The England international will undergo further assessment by the club's medical team in the United States and on return to Liverpool."
Liverpool's opening Premier League game is against Southampton on 17 August but Lallana is clearly a major doubt for the meeting with his old club.
He was excellent for the Saints last season, earning a place in the PFA's Premier League team of the year, and then went to the World Cup with England, coming off the bench against Italy and Uruguay before starting against Costa Rica.
However, he has now picked up an injury in only his fourth training session with Liverpool, after he and the majority of the club's other England World Cup players joined the club's US tour on Monday.
The Reds have important matches against Manchester City and Tottenham in the early weeks of the Premier League season before beginning their Champions League campaign in September.
Watch Liverpool play Olympiakos in the International Champions Cup live on Sky Sports 1 at 11pm on Sunday night.


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SCA board critical of Press Enterprise Newspaper defends reporting of incidents involving athletes
CATAWISSA RR - Southern Columbia Area School Board members debated use of local newspapers and criticized one of them during Monday night's meeting.
In his report to the board, high school Principal Jim Becker expressed his dissatisfaction on the coverage from The Press Enterprise in Bloomsburg, most recently over a front page story detailing Kyle Geo Zigarski, 18, a senior being charged with drug offenses and disorderly conduct for allegedly having marijuana and paraphernalia in his backpack Dec. 7. (See accompanying story.)
Becker said the headline and article unfairly draws attention to Zigarski's involvement in football and baseball during his four years at Southern, and claimed the Bloomsburg newspaper continuously accuses the district of putting "athletics over education."
Several directors called for cancelling the subscription and pulling advertisements for public meetings, property sales and professional services.
In 2010, the board approved the state Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)'s waiver, which allows the district the option of posting advertisements and public notices on the district website instead of in local newspapers. So far, the board still advertises in print media and has used the waiver in limited situations.
If the district is looking to cut costs, Director Rich Steele said, cutting the subscription and advertisement of one newspaper would be a good place to start.
Business Director Mike Sokoloski said the district spends between $500 and $1,000 on costs associated with newspapers a month depending on what is happening, and will provide the board at the next meeting with the costs associated with each individual newspaper.
Keeping 'different views'
However, Director Charlene Cove - who acknowledged she wasn't pleased either - said she didn't want to censor one view, especially from a newspaper that covers a large portion of the district.
President Mike Yeager agreed, saying, "We need to offer lots of different views."
Director Timothy Vought then suggested cutting back on the number of newspapers being sent to the school, or exclusively using The News-Item or The (Sunbury) Daily Item.
Vice President Charlie Porter disagreed about pulling advertisements.
"The reason we put them in is for legal requirements or so we might get a quality product for the lowest price," he said.
Editor replies
Asked for comment, Press Enterprise Editor Jim Sachetti provided a prepared statement: "Is Southern a school district that cares more about athletics than academics? During last week's cold spell, we were getting calls in our newsroom from parents who told us their children were shivering in classrooms at Southern's elementary school because a part needed for the heating plant hadn't been ordered," and yet the district had just built a "Taj Mahal gym," he said.
Sachetti cited a story his newspaper did that detailed how risers students stand on for choral programs are "in dangerous disrepair," but that Southern's leaders "somehow found more than $5,000 to buy 60 padded and decorated folding chairs to be placed court-side in the new gym."
"Southern Columbia is a great area, but the school district has been mismanaged for years," Sachetti said. "We always - always - give Southern's administrators a chance to tell their side of a story. But because so much of what they've done is indefensible, they choose, instead, to hide from issues, then complain later that they've been treated unfairly."
He added, "Bottom line: If the 'athletics' shoe fits, Southern's so-called leaders have to wear it."
Water system
The board approved the purchase of a Grundfos Hydro pump system with a controller and expansion tank Monday night from Ram Industrial Services at a cost of $25,356 to address water pressure issues.
Director Eric Stahley, who was the only member of the board to vote against it, said the board received another quote from a different company that was $6,000 less, and said the board should consider making that purchase instead.
Tim George, supervisor of buildings and grounds, said he recommended the Grundfos system because it was a better control system for the water and pipes.
Furthermore, if the board didn't approve the system Monday night, it would not arrive by the end of March do the work when there is no school in session.
"Then we're waiting for summer. Cross your fingers and hope the system holds up," he said.
Additionally, the board approved a calender change so none of the make-up days would have to be made up on March 27 and 28 for this reason and to install an air conditioning unit on the elementary school.
March 8 becomes a make up day instead, and the Act 80 day will be moved to June 10. April 1, if needed, will be another make-up day.
In other business, the board appointed Deborah A. Long as acting tax collector for Roaring Creek Township.
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The science fiction writer Ray Bradbury died last night in Los Angeles at 91.
Although I have not read him since high school, Bradbury was a formative literary influence — and not upon me alone. Andrew Fox, himself an excellent SF writer, testifies to Bradbury's lifelong influence upon him in this moving tribute.
As John Fund said over at National Review Online, Bradbury was a great conservative. Perhaps there is no better image of his conservatism than this. In Fahrenheit 451, his classic dystopian novel from 1953 about a world that burns books, there is a band of wandering scholars, headed by a mysterious man named Granger, who memorize books to preserve them from total destruction. Granger himself has memorized Plato's Republic; or, as he puts it, "I am Plato's Republic."
The irony is delicious, because Plato too wanted to suppress books. "[W]e can admit no poetry into our city save only hymns to the gods and the praises of good men," Socrates tells Glaucon in Paul Shorey's translation [607a]. "For if you grant admission to the honeyed Muse in lyric or epic, pleasure and pain will be lords of your city instead of law. . . ." By poetry is meant everything that would now be called literature. In Bradbury's city as opposed to Plato's, cultural memory preserves even the calls for its own extermination.
It may be no exaggeration to suggest that Bradbury understood literature's place in human life, to say nothing of the utopian seduction, better than Plato.


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There's no disharmony at Bristol Rovers, says chairman Nick Higgs
Posted: December 10, 2012|
CHAIRMAN Nick Higgs has slammed rumours of dressing-room disharmony at Bristol Rovers and remains confident Mark McGhee is the right manager to take the club forward.
The Pirates dropped into the League Two relegation zone after losing 1-0 at home to Dagenham and Redbridge on Saturday and a group of angry fans stayed on after the final whistle to chant their dissatisfaction in the direction of the boardroom.
In an exclusive interview for The Post, Higgs, pictured, reacted by admitting he had "every sympathy" with the protesting supporters and "shared their frustration".
But he added: "One thing I can quash is any suggestion the players are not doing their best for Mark McGhee. I know there are rumours to that effect, but I have seen situations where the manager has lost the dressing room and that is absolutely not the case at the moment.
"I see no evidence of the team not trying. We are simply not taking our chances when on top and have been guilty of some kamikaze defending.
"Mark was brought to the club because we felt he was the right man to do a long-term job and that remains the case.
"Plans are already in place to strengthen the squad after Christmas. We have a list of targets and have been meeting up with agents over the past ten days.
"There is no problem between Mark and the players already here. We just can't seem to get it right on the pitch at the moment and no one is more frustrated about that than I am.
"The supporters pay their money and are entitled to criticise at times like this. I understand their feelings and accept that the reaction to Saturday's result was one built up over a number of weeks.
"I can assure them that everyone at the club is working as hard as possible to turn things around. Relegation from League Two is a frightening prospect that cannot be ignored, but I firmly believe we will climb the table. The last thing I want to do is destabilise the club with another managerial change. The board will continue to back Mark and the players as much as we possibly can."
McGhee emerged from the Dagenham defeat to stress he was "as enthusiastic about the job as on day one". He added: "This club will not be in the Conference next season. I have absolutely no doubts about that.
"Either I will turn it around with the players I have here and those we add after Christmas or what happens in football will happen and someone else will be given the opportunity.
"I have no doubts whatsoever about my ability to do the job. I remain positive about being here and about the club's future.
"The board have backed me to the full when it comes to bringing in the players I want and I take full responsibility for every signing made.
"Our wage budget is very competitive in League Two and I have no complaints at all about the supporters, who have stuck behind us through a difficult time.
"We have lost key players to injuries, but that situation is improving and the next transfer window will see comings and goings. I haven't been in the job a year yet and the window system makes it hard to transform things overnight."
Garry Kenneth's knee injury, which saw him substituted in the closing stages of the Dagenham game, was being assessed today. Matt Lund will return from suspension for Saturday's trip to York City.


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Angelina Jolie made headlines this week when she announced she underwent a double mastectomy to reduce her chance of developing breast cancer. Now a River Valley woman and her sisters face the same decision.
After losing their mother to breast cancer, Cindy Smith and her two sisters were tested to see if they also carry the gene.
"We're all positive for the BRCA2 gene," she said.
Chris Roberts, a registered nurse, says the test looks for a gene mutation on BRCA1 or BRCA2.
"If they have a mutation on one of those genes, they can be up to ten times more likely to develop breast cancer or ovarian cancer or both," Roberts said.
Smith said even though she and her sisters each tested positive for the breast cancer gene, they've all chosen their own path to manage their health.
"I had a hysterectomy," Smith said. "I wasn't having any kind of problems but I went ahead and had that because I wasn't emotionally ready to have the mastectomies. So that, in itself, decreased my chance of developing breast cancer some."
One of Smith's sisters also had a hysterectomy, the other monitors her health with regular exams.
Smith says she wasn't ready to have a mastectomy, so instead she has annual breast MRIs.
"A breast MRI can find it at such an early stage, can find breast cancer at an early stage, that I, myself, am comfortable knowing that I'm monitored, so closely, that once it's found, I won't hesitate to have that procedure, to have a mastectomy," she said.
Roberts says the breast cancer gene is hereditary but those who do not have a family history should still be tested.
"We're paying a lot of attention to the BRCA analysis, but actually 80 percent of women that are diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history," Roberts said.
Roberts says there are four breast centers in the state offering the BRCA test. Locally the tests are offered at the Breast Center of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville and Sparks Women's Center in Fort Smith.


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Nous acceptons that le French detestent la guerre. Nous des Americains detestons la guerre aussi. Mais nous also detestons Saddam Hussein. Comme John Wayne put it in "Le Jour Plus Long" -- l'excellent film au sujet de la liberation de la Normandie -- "You can't give the enemy a break. Send him to hell." Maybe quelque chose gets lost in la traduction, but certainement vous get le point.
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Can you make your email greener? Possibly.
With the release of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, a virtualized Exchange 2007 SP1 server is no longer restricted to the realm of the lab; it can be deployed in a production environment.
So says Microsoft in the Exchange Team Blog. Yup, it's now possible to virtualize Exchange Servers while continuing to be entitled to support from Microsoft. But there's good news and bad news here. The good news is that virtualizing Exchange can offer real savings. In one of the examples that Microsoft cite (with 7 servers being consolidated to 3 servers running 7 virtual servers) the potential energy savings are estimated at 25,754 kWh or $22,516 per year. On top of that, there's also savings to be had on hardware and, if your utility company has a high tech incentive program (as PG&E do) you may even be able to recover a portion of your project costs. Woohoo! So, not only can you cut your costs, but you can make your operations a bit greener in the process.
But here's the bad news. As Microsoft put it, "Due to the performance and business requirements of Exchange, most deployments would benefit from deployment on physical servers." What that really means is that most Exchange deployments will not be suitable candidates. Microsoft provide the following 3 scenarios in which virtualization is worth considering:
- Small Office with High Availability
- Remote or Branch Office with High Availability
- Mobile LAN
But even in these scenarios, virtualization may still not be the best option. It really all depends on how heavily Exchange taxes its underlying hardware – virtualization is only the right way to go if your servers are underutilized. The technical checklists contained in the blog post (see link above) will help you to determine whether or not your Exchange Servers make for good candidates.
But if you think that your Servers may be suitable for virtualization, it's certainly worth exploring the possibilities as the savings can be substantial.


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text: Southwest Oklahoma lost a well-known civic leader, entrepreneur, military veteran and beloved member of his family. Jerome Jerry Maxwell Howard, 74, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012 at an Altus hospital after an extended illness. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Travis Muse, pastor, officiating.Burial will be at Ft. Sill National Cemetery in Elgin under the direction of Orr Gray Gish Funeral Home.He was born to M. M. and Blanche Simmons Howard on Jan. 30, 1938, in Los Angeles, Calif., at East Los Angeles Hospital. When he was 5 years old, the family moved to San Antonio, Texas, and later to Brady, Texas, where he entered first grade. By seventh grade the family lived in Fort Worth, Texas, and he graduated from Fort Worths Polytechnic High School.In 1956, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio for basic training. He was transferred to Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss., for electronics training; however, after a three-month hospitalization, due to an injury, no openings remained in the electronics school. So he became a supply stock records specialist, and the Air Force utilized his skills at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.After military service, Jerry returned to Fort Worth and studied business administration and marketing at Texas Wesleyan College. In 1961, he married Mary Beth George. He was employed by Kraft Foods and in 1972 transferred from Oklahoma City to Altus as the companys Southwest Oklahoma sales representative. He later worked two years for Carpenter Paper Co. before borrowing $15,000 to launch his own successful janitorial supply business, Howard Chemical.As an Altus civic leader, he served as chairman of the Board of Adjustments for the City of Altus and was a long-time member of both the citys airport advisory board and the Altus Chamber of Commerce Board of Director, committee of 100 and the military affairs committee. He was chapter president of the Air Force Association and for many years was a member of the Air Force Associations Oklahoma State Board of Directors. In 1985, he was awarded a life membership in the association. Howard belonged to the First Christian Church in Altus and served on the church board of directors and as Sunday school superintendent. He joined Rotary in 1973 and held every office but president while living in Altus.An avid aviation enthusiast, he started flying lessons at Fort Worths former Midwest Airport at age 16 in 1954. His job as a variety store stock boy paid $9.09 per week, enabling him to pay for a $9-per-hour flight lesson every two to three weeks. While in the military, he became supply officer for the Eglin Air Force Base Aero Club and soloed in a T-34. After military service, he received the required ratings for flight instructor and taught for Jack Robinson Flying Service at Meacham Field in Fort Worth. He owned three aircraft during his flying years, the last one an Aircoupe.He closed Howard Chemical in 1989 and moved from Altus to Mansfield, Texas. In nearby Fort Worth, Howard took ballroom dancing lessons and participated in competitive dancing. In 1999, he returned to Southwest Oklahoma and settled in Frederick, where he gave group and private dancing instruction to hundreds of people. He also taught dancing at the country club in Vernon, Texas, and as an Oklahoma artist-in-residence taught ballroom dancing at Frederick High School and Frederick Junior High. He founded the Southwest Ballroom Dance Club in Frederick in 2006. Howard was a member of the Frederick Airport Commission, a senior-active Rotarian and attended Fredericks First United Methodist Church with his family.He was a life-long learner and recently studied voice. At one time, he was a drummer for a band and he enjoyed attending symphony performances in Lawton, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls and Quartz Mountain.His parents preceded him in death.He is survived by three sons, the only three to pass along the Howard family name, Jeffrey Kent Howard and wife, Lisa Golden Howard, of Palm Beach Garden, Fla., Dr. Gregory Scott Howard and wife Wendy Reed Howard of Frederick, and Andrew Corey Howard of Dallas; three grandchildren, Grayson Howard of Norman, and Emily and Bailey Howard of Frederick; one brother, Warren Barry Howard of Mansfield, Texas; two sisters, Sue Hill of Denver, and Beth Ann Howard of Dallas; a special friend, Sue Harper of Frederick; and five nieces, Barrie Lynn and husband Chris Allen, and Elizabeth Howard, all of Mansfield, Texas, Lee Ann and husband Frank Clark of Dallas, Merredith and husband Brett Stine of Carrollton, Texas, and Kelley and husband Mathew Mordyke of Vail, Colo.; and one nephew, Adam Hill of Denver.Memorial contributions may be made to Frederick Boy Scouts Troop #220, P. O. Box 216, Frederick, OK 73542, in loving memory of Jerry Howard.An on-line guest book and sympathy cards are available at: www.OrrGrayGishfuneralhome.com or www.Tiptonfuneralhome.com