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Thursday, November 22, 2007
Don't ask me where spumoni comes from; I don't know.
On a different note, has anyone else noticed how some strangers consider it their business to evaluate your parenting to your face in the guise of safety?
"Do you really think he should be eating that hard candy? My kids always choked on hard candies like that."
"I don't feel safe having your child sit in the buggy without the child restraint fastened." (Then please ensure that the child restraints are fully functional. If your store was truly concerned they would check all the restraints in all the carts on a regular basis and FIX the broken restraints. Besides, Ayden is four. He doesn't need the restraint any more)
"Don't put your baby there because he can reach the conveyer belt." (he's three. Not a baby, and I have my eye on him thank you very much)
"Did you know that grapes are a choking hazard?"
"Is that your little boy at the top of the jungle gym? He's making me sweat!" (this one is semi legitimate because Matthew is so small he looks younger than his age, and he is a terrific climber, ahead of his developmental age in that category)
"Are you watching him?" (my eyes are looking straight at my kid)
"It's dangerous to let your kids climb trees." (??????)
"Abby, stay away from the boys. They are playing too rough." (not too rough)
"Don't let your kids run on the sidewalk because it is slippery." (you're not concerned about their safety, you are concerned about your store's liability)
"You should put him in a stroller when you go to the mall. That way he won't get lost." (this one was weird. Matthew was holding my hand in the mall, quietly walking beside me)
"Candy is no good for their teeth, you know. My husband is a dentist." (Congratulations. Go away)
Parenting advice is always welcome when I have a warm, personal relationship with you and I respect your opinion. Otherwise, keep your trap shut.
If you see my kid is in danger and I'm NOT paying attention, please stick your nose in--then I appreciate it!!
I got sick of a few repeated phrases when I was pregnant, too:
"Oh, your life is about to change FOREVER!"
"Enjoy your sleep now because you'll never sleep again afterwards!" (like any pregnant woman can sleep in the last 3 months of pregnancy)
"You're about to pop!"
"You are huge!"
"You must be due any day now!" (nope. Weeks and weeks to go.)
"Make sure you get your baby to take a bottle as soon as possible after it's born."
"Is it a boy or a girl?" (why, oh why do we want to stick kids in gender boxes at the earliest possible date?)
or, alternatively, "You're having a __________. I can tell by the way you are carrying."
Same as above; if you have a relationship with me you are allowed to say stuff. If not, buzz off.
8 comments:
- Tonya said...
Cracking up here! I completely agree! People do not know how to keep their mouths SHUT! I always come up with great, witty comments well after the fact. One of my favorites was when Abigail was about 6 months. She had incredibly big curls in her hair. A lady at the store actually asked me if I CURLED HER HAIR! I was like, yah, she sits still every morning while I use the curling iron on it. WHAT? Also, when I was super over due with Rebekah, people would call (including family members): "did you have the baby yet?" I SOOOO wanted to answer, "Yes, I had her 3 days ago, but didn't think you were important enough to call." Enjoy Brent this weekend! I will be praying!
- November 22, 2007 at 3:17 PM
- Roboseyo said...
Oh good. I thought Spumoni + Vagina was going to be a weird fetish-related paramedic call story.
It's funny. For some of life's occasions or situations, we have old traditions and rituals (turkey for thanksgiving, advent candles, music, and gifts for Christmas, showers and ceremonies and rings for weddings) and then for others (and sometimes accompanying the ceremonies and traditions, or following after them) there are a whole spate of inane, thoughtless, or outright rude comments.
bereavement: "Oh, God has a plan" "time heals all wounds" "you must feel so bad right now" (and the awful, all-too-punchable 'pity' face
pregnancy: (see Tonya's post)
being very tall: "Do you play basketball?"
(in Korea, having blue eyes: Are you a American? --also, having curly hair in Korea, where mild waves are considered a bold curl, five times a week I'm asked if it's a perm, and about once a month somebody says, "Have you thought about having it straightened?" -why the HELL would I try to make myself look more bland?)
being single: "God's preparing someone for you" "Don't give up!" "She's out there somewhere"
breaking up: "There are plenty more fish in the sea" "I guess it wasn't meant to be" and my personal favourite, "I knew it wasn't going to work out" --THEN WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME?
and of course, comments on physical traits:
that beard's got to go. why don't you wear pumps to appear taller? I know a good dermatologist who could help you with that. . .
and so forth. people are predictable that way.
- November 22, 2007 at 6:40 PM
- Roboseyo said...
Oh yeah. then there was "How's you mom" while mom was dying of cancer. "Still dying. thanks. i was trying to get my mind off it, and now I feel terrible again, thanks for caring"
and the worst of all:
"I'm gonna send you this amazing ginseng extract that cured my aunt when SHE had cancer. . . " made me want to start throwing punches.
- November 22, 2007 at 6:42 PM
- Tonya said...
Ahhh, yes, roboseyo. Yes. People can be so predictably rude! I love when people shake my hand and say, "you have dry skin! You need to use lotion." Really? Are you serious? I had no idea. Thanks for pointing out one of my least liked things on my entire body within the first few seconds of meeting. Being a not so tall person (I think we are the same height, right Melissa??) people will say, "wow, you're short." Huh, didn't know that. All this time I thought I was tall. Damn. Guess I won't play basketball as a career.
Thanks for the fun. I love thinking up these things! People just make me laugh!
When I know someone is going through a horrible time (like the death of a loved one), my comment is usually, "this sucks!"
- November 22, 2007 at 7:42 PM
- Roboseyo said...
I read this anecdote in Reader's digest -- whether it's true or not, I re-tell it constantly:
A single young lady with a large extended family got really tired of all the older relatives sidling up to her at every wedding reception, grinning sideways, and tactlessly intoning, "So. . . it might be you next time, hey?"
When the entire extended family next gathered for a funeral, she sidled up to all the uncles and aunts who annoyed her at weddings and said, "So, it might be you next time, hey?"
At weddings, they never bothered her again.
I wish there were some simple, not-too-impolite comeback for such tactlessness. Like the t-shirt I once saw an extremely tall man wearing, that read,
"I'm six foot eight.
Yes, I know I'm tall.
The weather is fine up here.
No, I don't play basketball.
Let's talk about something else."
I try really hard to Not Talk About It.
- November 23, 2007 at 1:14 AM
- Roboseyo said...
(unless they bring it up first)
- November 23, 2007 at 1:15 AM
- Ms. Dragonfly said...
Love your outlook. You know I agree with you 100%. Except when it's me, a strange mom at daycare, asking you personal questions. Then it's perfectly ok.
- November 24, 2007 at 8:56 AM
- Rebecca said...
I keep a hat in my pocket so whenever a granny comes by and tells me my baby will catch cold if she doesn't had a hat on, I can pop it on. Three seconds after granny turns her back, baby pulls the hat back off and I pocket it again. It's just not worth the fight! With number one, I fought the granny (no, really, you get colds from bacteria, not from not wearing a hat). With number two, I fought the baby (you *will* keep this hat on!). With number three, I just decided it's not worth fighting it!
About "I'm sorry about your Mom", a few times I threw someone with: "I'm sorry about your friend, my condolences to you too."
- November 27, 2007 at 9:49 PM


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Here's my Stage Custom from the great brick & mortar store La Baguetterie in Lyon, France. It's 80 miles driving but they were the only ones to provide a decent explanation of the differences between this and an entry level kit like the Gretsch GS-2. Since they had a Stage Custom exposed in the store, I never looked at possible full birch alternatives like Mapex Meridian or PDP. Honestly I don't think it would have made any difference. I had a Pearl Vision on my mind initially, but read too many negative comments on the toms suspension system, whereas everyone on every drums forum seems to love the Stage Custom. Only the finish is boringly black, Stage Customs don't come in fancy finishes and shops don't like to take a risk with a funny color anyway, as far as you think e.g. cranberry red is funny.
Choosing cymbals was much harder. I find comparing cymbals very much like wine tasting, it's hard to describe the differences between two cymbals (except of course for very different ones) and even harder to tell which one you prefer. Initially I had no clue what I wanted. I did know I did not want entry level cymbals as everyone suggests on every drums forum. I love Chad Smith's sound and he plays mostly Sabian AA so my mind was set on the mid range variety i.e. the XS20. Then the guy in the shop made me listen to a whole lot of other cymbals, like for example the Meinl Classics Custom which is I believe B10 and which I liked initially, but in the end I got tired of them being so focused ("ting", "tong"), I think cymbals need a little more wash at least to my ears. Then I heard the Stagg SH and took a long time to compare them to the XS20 starting with the ride, and I found the SH similar but more complex and interesting. I liked the crashes and the ride a lot, less the hi hat but then I tried the next door DH medium 14" HH which is very refined. With Stagg you're not financially tempted to take a package, so I decided I might as well take the DH HH and the rest as SH. And since I was being goofy I took a 15" thin and a 17" rock crash just because I thought they sounded better than their 16" and 18" neighbours. The ride is the usual 20" medium.
It's all set up and tuned now without any muffling, I did not use the ring that Yamaha provides for the snare because I find it chokes it too much (see also the Musicradar review) and all drums sing beautifully now. Only the floor tom has a looooot of resonance, much longer than the rest, I think I will do something about it. I guess you can see I come from an e-kit, it's put up much closer together than many other kits here :)
Well here's my little story, I hope it helps anyone looking at buying one of these babies!
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In case you missed it yesterday, we ran our previews for all four division series. To wit:
ALDS: Tigers vs. Yankees
ALDS: Rays vs. Rangers
NLDS: Cardinals vs. Phillies
NLDS: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Also, if you're not into the whole "reading" thing, Sports Illustrated's Joe Sheehan and I were on NBC SportsTalk last night and gave our breakdowns of each series, which you can see in the video clips below. Before you watch 'em though, don't give Sheehan any crap for his Cardinals thing: I'm pretty sure he thinks the Phillies will win that series. We were just trying to say, if the other team was going to win, how they might do it.
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- crusty14 - Sep 30, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Can someone explain to me why the yanks ( seed#1) are playing the tigers ( seed #2) and not the rays ( seed #4)? is it due to new York and Tampa being from the same division?
- Craig Calcaterra - Sep 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Yes. Baseball rules prevent teams from the same division meeting in the first round. It's a dumb rule, likely designed to preserve Yankees-Red Sox matchups until the ALCS. That's my theory anyway.
- yankeesfanlen - Sep 30, 2011 at 9:42 AM
The Tigers are #3 seed, Rangers got them by one game at the end.
- spudchukar - Sep 30, 2011 at 11:20 AM
One can argue the rule, plenty of fodder on the value, but I believe part of the reason it was implemented was to lessen the "collusion", teams from the same division could employ.
- cktai - Sep 30, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Craig: "Phillies shutdown the Reds last year when they had the best offense in baseball, they look to do the same to the Cardinals"
Sheenan: "Yeah but the Cardinals offense is tremendous."
- drmonkeyarmy - Sep 30, 2011 at 9:45 AM
And yet the Reds offense of 2010 scored 28 more runs than the Cardinals offense of this season.
- salvomania - Sep 30, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Except that league offensive levels are down from last year.
The Reds scored 12.7% more runs than the average NL team in 2010.
The Cardinals scored 13.8% more runs than the average NL team in 2011.
- drmonkeyarmy - Sep 30, 2011 at 9:48 AM
Interestingly enough, since the return of Chase Utley the Cardinals and the Phillies have scored a near identical amount of runs.
- cktai - Sep 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Chase is a miracle maker though.
Then again anyone would boost an offence that contains Valdez, Martinez or Orr
- Francisco (FC) - Sep 30, 2011 at 9:59 AM
We'll see. The Cardinals do have one advantage in Berkman if he hits behind Pujols. I remember the '09 NLDS when LA pitched around Pujols, walked him intenitonally several times only for Holliday to choke. But well this is 2011 and pitching around Pujols may not be an option anymore.
- salvomania - Sep 30, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Having Berkman batting behind Pujols won't be a factor late in the game, though, because by the 8th inning La Russa will have Daniel Descalso or Ryan Theriot batting 4th.
- drunkenhooliganism - Sep 30, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Berkman is still a very very good hitter, but he's fell off a bit. While still hitting for a good average in the second half, he only hit 3 homers in August and september
- Chris Fiorentino - Sep 30, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Everyone knows the Phillies kryptonite is Left -handed pitching…so of course, LaRussa will not start his lefty until game 4. Now I am starting to see why Cardinals fans can't stand this guy.
- salvomania - Sep 30, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Need to save Garcia for the fourth game, so you can either tie the series up 2-2 or take a 3-1 lead. Sort of like how La Russa saved Pujols on the bench in the 2007 All Star Game so he could use him in extra innings.
- spudchukar - Sep 30, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Everyone SHOULD know that Jaime Garcia pitches much better at home. In a series in which he would most likely only get 1 start anyway, it is prudent to save him for a home start. Plus, who knows he may start game 1 of the League Championship Series.
- Chris Fiorentino - Sep 30, 2011 at 11:37 AM
potatoman…you guys keep harping on the humongous 3 of 4 the Cardinals just won in Philly…maybe you SHOULD look at how Garcia handled the Phillies the first game of that series in Philly…
Didn't seem to have any trouble that night in Philly.
Matter of fact, he didn't seem to have much trouble last year in Philly either…
It's a dumb decision to keep Garcia, who may be their #1 option against the Phillies in the playoffs, until the 4th game that may or may not even be played. It's another case of TLR trying to outsmart everyone. There is no reason to start Jackson in game 2 when he could pitch game 4 if necessary. But personally, I'm glad the Phillies won't have to see Garcia until game 4…if necessary.
- spudchukar - Sep 30, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Fior, first I made no reference to the Cards domination of the Phils in 2011. Second, while Garcia performed admirably vs. the Phils in Pennsylvania in September, he has struggled on the road, and playing in front of the Phaithful will be tough. I would much rather see him saved until game 4 in St. Louis where he has been hugely better than on the road, plus however unlikely it might seem, he could be the LCS starter.
Jackson starting Game 2, is not the choice I would make. Westbrook has been struggling, but he pitches well vs. the Phils and Jackson seems to be the sort of hurler the Phils would be successful against. Already there is discussion of moving up Carpenter to Game 2, which I guess would make him available for Game 5 (if necessary).
Looks like the weather will be pretty lousy for Games 1 and 2. The Cards will probably await the outcomes of Game 1 before deciding on the rotation. A Cards win and Jackson or Westbrook goes in Game 2. A Philly win and the Red Birds may move up Carpenter.
A question. It is supposed to be very windy on Saturday. If so which direction does the wind blow most often? From what I gather the Philly Phaithful all seem to be tuned into that info.
- Chris Fiorentino - Sep 30, 2011 at 2:05 PM
The winds will usually blow in from Left Center Field because it is more open out there. But occasionally it will blow out to right…if it does that, watch out for the big man. He may hit one to Oregon Avenue.
- spudchukar - Sep 30, 2011 at 2:13 PM
I too will be pulling for the wind to be blowing out to right, it is the perfect recipe for Cardinal success. Look for Halliday to pitch inside to a lot of the Cards righties, with or without the breeze.
- stlouis1baseball - Sep 30, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Jaime's splits are notorious. Great at home but struggles mightily on the road. 2nd year pitcher. Cards need to split. Who you gonna' throw? Your Ace of course…cause' again…you need a split. And for the record…although TLR gives me fits sometimes I wouldn't trade him for anyone. If he isn't the Manager…the Cardinals are NOT where they are. Let's talk when he gets the NL Manager of the year award for the job he has done this year. Yep…NL Manager of the year (Kirk Gibson or NOT). But I understand…the "trendy" thing to do this year seems to be to rip TLR. Get on board.
- kiwicricket - Sep 30, 2011 at 10:17 AM
The season have changed, the leaves have turned….Craig is now wearing winter PJ's to work.
It's time for play-off baseball.
- jayswin93 - Oct 2, 2011 at 8:23 PM
Who's that big fat guy on the mound for the Yankees? I bet he makes enough money to stop eating at McDonalds.
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Dick Nelson stands next to the artwork on his business (Nathan Baker/Johnson City Press).
Hazy lines separating the definitions of murals and signs have put some downtown Johnson City businesses at odds with the codes enforcement office.
Dick Nelson, owner of Main Street's Nelson Fine Art Center, said he was notified this week by the office that the graffiti-style painting on the rear of his building was in violation of the section of code governing signage, and he was advised to seek a sign permit and a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic Zoning Commission.
The brightly colored, stylized letters of the painting were put there more than three years ago by local artist Chris Witkowski, an organizer of the Blue Plum's annual Urban Art Throwdown.
They spell out "Nelson Fine Art," but Nelson said he considers the painting more of a mural than a sign.
"My point is mainly that it's a piece of art," Nelson said Thursday. "If I'd wanted to have a sign advertising my business, I'd have used something with a legible font.
"Most people don't even realize it says anything unless they're told. Every week I see people back there posing in front of it, with their car, kids on skateboards, dressed up for proms or dances, all getting their pictures taken. To them and everyone else, it's just a cool unique painting that brightens up an otherwise drab back row of buildings."
The painting won't earn approval for a sign permit. At more than 200 square feet, it's double the size allowed for wall-mounted signs downtown.
Senior Planner Angie Charles says it doesn't conform to the definition of a mural, either.
According to city sign regulations, a mural is "A graphic display that covers all or a portion of a wall and depicts a scene or event of natural, social, cultural, or historic significances, including, but not limited to painting, fresco or mosaic. It shall not include any on or off-premises advertising."
A few blocks away, hydroponic equipment supplier Downtown Farming was also informed the painting on the side of its building was not in compliance.
Painted by the same artist commissioned by Nelson, the letters of the business' name stretch horizontally along the Buffalo Street facing wall surrounded by vines and flower blossoms.
Downtown Farming's owner, Yancey Grimmett, said he received notice in June advising him the painting was not properly permitted for signage.
"We're trying to realistically bring this whole corner up a notch," he said. If you look at this building before I got it, compared to the way it is now, for someone to complain is just petty. The old concrete it's covering was as ugly as can be and it had graffiti on it already, so we decided we would commission a local artist who had done work for the city."
Like at Nelson's, Charles said Grimmett's sign exceeds the size allowed by code.
One at Tupelo Honey, in the former CC&O Railroad Depot, was not permitted, but met the size requirements. Charles said the business submitted an application to have its sign approved.
Charles said the interest in the wall paintings was sparked by a complaint and posts to social media networking site Facebook.
The businesses contacted by her department weren't issued citations, but their owners were advised of the proper sign permitting procedure.
Nelson said, at the moment, he's not sure what he'll do. He's doubtful the Historic Zoning Commission would approve a letter-free mural on the brick, after his request to paint one earlier was denied, so he has contacted companies who perform sand blasting.
At Downtown Farming, Grimmett said he plans to appeal the advisement.
He's worried that a cleaning crew would cause additional damage to the already crumbling brick on his building's side.
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With two outs, Matt Holliday began the onslaught by pulling Homer Bailey's slider into the left-center-field seats. After Lance Berkman walked, David Freese and Yadier Molina went back-to-back, as Freese launched a fastball out to the opposite field before Molina blasted the first offering from Bailey 413 feet to dead center field.
"I don't see us as that much of a home run-hitting team, but sometimes we get good wood on the ball and it goes out," said Freese.
Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook (1-0) walked four of the first seven batters but then settled down and did not issue a free pass thereafter, eventually tossing seven frames while allowing just one unearned run on three hits.
"Everyone knows [Westbrook] has a tendency to go out there and throw balls," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "But it's kind of hard to zero-in on a guy who's not throwing strikes."
Bailey (0-1) took the loss after giving up four runs on six hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out five.
Brandon Phillips scored the Reds lone run from first on an infield hit by Zack Cozart in the fifth after an errant throw from Westbrook sailed into right field.
However, Phillips immediately left the game for what the team called precautionary reasons upon suffering a cramp in his left hamstring.
Molina batted in two more runs in the eighth inning, plating Freese and Berkman on a double to left, and Matt Carpenter pinch-hit a sacrifice fly to plate Molina with the bases loaded three batters later.
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Both testing organizations explain that having a more diverse group of students taking the test may be keeping scores from rising. Most states are pushing more students to take these tests, including waiving fees in some areas, so the pool now includes more minorities, more low-income students and more second-language students.
It might not be surprising that overall readiness scores would decline, but that doesn't make the challenge easier.
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refried bean and avocado toast is the best, try adding pickled jalapenos for a little heat and acidity.
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@kenji, when you say you ship off jars to family, are you actually packaging and making it? If so are you going all the way processing the jars or just freezing and shipping in a cooler? Have often wondered if there was a practical way to ship sauces, soups, etc short of pressure canning and cooking the contents to mush
@kenji what are your thoughts on incorporating beans cooked in a similar manner into your from scratch green bean casserole?
@Daniel I was thinking that too, so if using a relatively thin store bought broth or stock its probably worth while to add some gelatin to compensate. cant wait to give the recipe a try.
i wonder how a little gelatin in the mix would affect results, thinking about molten center just kept bringing my mind to xlb.
fried chicken, pimento cheese, grits
god it's good to have you back kenji. it was a long few months without you. is there a release date for the book(s) yet?
steak. british racing green
sausage, pickled peppers, onions
I always wish I could see how wegmans store brand products would fare in these tests, and i'd be more than happy to ship whichever product you're testing to SE headquarters if I had advance notice.
Beer cooler sous vide to med rare then into a ripping hot cast iron skillet
thanks, guys. I found all of those recipes too, just not the one I used, my latest thought is that its a kenji recipe from the serious eats book and wasn't ever published on the site. we'll see when I get home...
perfect med rare burger
@kenji is there a verdict forthcoming on the best home circulator? Tempted (despite the $300 price tag) to go with the polyscience discovery model just for reputation and dependability, any plans to test one? Christmas list is due soon...
Agree with other commenters, take 5 is awesome. (As is the peanut butter take 5).
Momofoku pork bun
glazier, grilled until blistered on charcoal, topped with spicy brown mustard. or a zweigle's redhot split open and griddled topped w/raw onion, rochester meat hot sauce, and yellow mustard.
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Any serious eater worth his or her (diamond crystal kosher) salt knows that unless otherwise blatantly noted that content is not sponsored. And that when you link to another site (atk, ahem, ahem, fake clearing of throat) there may be a pay wall, never of SE's doing. I just wish I could watch the vid on my (roommate's) iPad....
is that the meatball sub from Best Pizza?
Hi all, my first venture into biscuit making a few months ago was a huge success, used a reciped that called for grating near frozen butter and then tossing the butter w/the flour to incorporate, adding wet, then folding business letter style a couple of times for layers while rolling the dough out. I really thought this was one of Kenji's recipes but I cant find it anywhere. I've been googling for an hour trying to find the recipe I used and just cant come up with it. Does this recipe sound familiar to anyone? from SE or otherwise? it was dead simple and the results were fantastic.
Just wondering how long various reserved fats last in a sealed container in the fridge? I usually freeze solid fat trimmings from beef/pork straight away for use in sausage and burgers but my rendered fats (chicken, carnitas, bacon,etc) usually end up in the fridge (for better or worse). I keep a running jar of bacon fat and don't worry about that w/the continued replenishing and dipping into which goes on. Kind of unsure about my chicken fat though and specificallly the leftover fat from a batch of kenje's carnitas I made a couple of months ago.
I've always heard that if its rancid you'd know it from the smell but is it really that easy? Also wondering if it would be so obvious when you're dealing seasoned fat as is the the case of my carnitas stash?
Any insight would be much appreciated.
just made some pinto beans on this lazy sunday afternoon in a mixture of half water and half chicken stock along w/a couple of cloves of garlic, small onion, celery and carrot. the chicken stock was one of the most flavorful i've made to begin with and the pot liquor produced is absolutely delicious. its like super stock. will definitely not be wasting it and have a few ideas but was wondering if any of you out there have a favorite use for the stuff or any unorthodox ways to utilize it that haven't yet occurred to me. thanks.
Headin down to the bronx from rochester tonight for a yankee game, staying on brook ave about a mile from the stadium and was wondering if there was any great or especially worthwhile pizza in the direct vicinity. Thinkin whole pie, delivery or takeout after the game. Any suggestions pizza or otherwise (planning on enjoying some jamaican food at the feeding tree pregame..) would be much appreciated...
seriouseater from rochester heading to queens (between corona and forest hills i think) to take in a few games at citifield this weekend. i've been trying to compile a list of food destinations in the (semi-)immediate area and looking for any suggestions from the natives.
what i'm thinking so far.
1)leo's latticini for the turkey, mozz, and gravy sandwich (as noted in one of ed's posts as a life changing experience) and possibly a meatball parm if available
2)Tortilleria Nixtamal (supposedly right around the corner and making their fresh masa.
3)nick's pizza in forest hills
...aside from the shack burger i'm eagerly awaiting at citi field thats pretty much all i've got.
any suggestions or "must try's" in the area from all the authentic new yorkers?
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Questions about Child Protective Services (CPS)
Talk to a Lawyer that Handles CPS Cases as Soon as Possible
- What should I do when a CPS worker calls me and wants to meet with me to talk about my children?
- Should I get lawyer I meet with CPS?
- What is a "Safety Plan" and should I agree to sign one?
- What do I do now that CPS has done an "Emergency Removal" and placed my children into foster care?
- Should I get a lawyer now that I received a notice or letter that tells me I have a court hearing to decide temporary custody of my children?
- How do I handle a case where CPS says my children have been sexually abused?
- How do I handle a case where CPS says my child has been abused?
- I don't want to ask my family for help because I am embarrassed and these allegations aren't true?
- Should I agree to a drug test if CPS asks me to take one?
- Now that my children have been removed by CPS, will I ever get them back?
What should I do when a CPS worker calls me and wants to meet with me to talk about my children?
Be cooperative. Agree to meet. Call your lawyer. Refusing to cooperate can substantially damage your case, and may result in an immediate emergency removal of your child. We understand that conversations with a CPS investigator can be stressful. When possible it's important to speak with an attorney about your situation before the interview. If you don't have time to retain an attorney before your interview, try to keep these tips in mind:
- be polite and helpful
- show genuine concern for your children
- listen to what the investigator has to say and take notes
- ask for specific information from CPS, including the alleged actions and your investigator's contact information
- do not make up answers, lie or provide half answers
- do not say statements such as "______ would never do that", "I don't believe you" or "my child is lying".
- provide the investigator with contact information for friends or family members who are credible references and could possibly be placements for your children if placement becomes necessary
- At the end of the conversation ask the CPS Investigator to summarize her discussion with you, her findings, any actions she is considering taking and her reasons for taking those actions.
Keep any documentation or paperwork that the CPS worker gives you. It will be helpful to give this to the attorney you get to handle your CPS case. If CPS is contacting you, it is a serious situation and you need to call a lawyer as soon as you can. Cofer Law, P.C. has lawyers skilled in handling CPS cases. You can call or visit their downtown Fort Worth location. To learn more about the attorneys taking CPS cases at Cofer Law, please visit their profiles: Cody L. Cofer.
2. Should I get a lawyer before I meet with CPS?
Yes, if you can. Meetings with a CPS investigator or caseworker can be very stressful, confusing, and set the tone for the entire CPS process. So it's important to retain a lawyer even during the earliest stages of an investigation. Unfortunately, a lawyer who is not familiar with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services structure may do you more harm than good. An experienced CPS lawyer can help to clarify the issues, present your case in a positive manner, and minimize the risk of your children being taken into foster care. Even if the allegations are completely false CPS involvement can leave stain on your record for the rest of your life, and unfortunately sometimes CPS investigations lead to the wrong result.
Call to schedule a consultations with a Cofer Law CPS attorney. It's best to call and make an appointment with one fo the attorneys that handles CPS cases, because we're often in court during the day. But you are welcome to stop in our Downtown Fort Worth office. Our office is within walking distance from most of the Tarrant County Courthouses.
3. What is a "Safety Plan" and should I agree to sign one?
A Safety Plan is a CPS created document that tells you the steps you must take in order to keep your children in your home or to have your children returned to your home. For instance, the Safety Plan may instruct you to participate in substance abuse counseling, protect your children from an abuser, or take a parenting class.
When deciding if you should sign the safety plan, you must ask yourself whether you can follow the Safety Plan. Next, you must make sure that both you and CPS understand the exact goals the Safety Plan requires you to accomplish and when the safety plan expires.
The Safety Plan is largely going to be the standard of conduct you are held to during the CPS investigation. This is one important reason you need to have a lawyer involved from the beginning of the investigation. The Safety Plan needs to be specific, precise, and workable. Many people sign Safety Plans and paint themselves into a corner because following the plan is impractical. If you think the CPS worker is going to be understanding if you can't follow the Safety Plan, you're wrong.
It's better to set the bar low in a Safety Plan and take extra measures on your own. To talk about this and other strategies you should contact a lawyer experienced with CPS cases. Directions to Cofer Law, P.C.
4. What do I do now that CPS has done an "Emergency Removal" and placed my children into foster care?
Provide the investigator with contact information for credible friends and family members that may be willing to provide a temporary home for your child. Under Texas law, CPS is required to attempt to place a child with friends or family members designated by a parent if the placement passes a home study and background check, BUT a parent must provide contact information sufficient to identify and locate the named individuals.
In the mean time, try to provide the CPS investigator with as much information as possible to make your child comfortable. Tell the worker about any medications your child is taking, any eating habits they may have and make arrangements to provide the worker with some of the child's possessions to make him feel more secure.
Ask for a visit with your child. Typically, you will get a one hour visit once per week. Always show up to your visits with a positive attitude and in compliance with your safety plan. Making the most of your contact with your child is extremely important.
BE POLITE to the person supervising your visit. They're not just there to supervise, they are there to observe you and report about: how you're interacting; whether you were on time; what your appearance is; and anything else they observe.
When your child has been taken out of your home you are fighting an uphill battle.
Get familiar with CPS and get a skilled CPS attorney on your side:
5. Should I get a lawyer now that I received a notice or letter that tells me I have a court hearing to decide temporary custody of my children?
Yes! The Court is required to schedule a hearing within 14 days of the date your child was removed from your possession to determine whether there is a continuing danger to your child in your home. The District Attorney will often call the CPS investigator, teachers, doctors or other witnesses to testify against you. It's important that you hire an experienced attorney before your hearing or request that the Judge allow you more time to retain counsel in order to properly defend against false or inaccurately portrayed allegations.
CPS has a lawyer! The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office has an entire division of lawyers devoted to CPS cases. Lawyers that do nothing but CPS cases. Those lawyers has investigators and law enforcement at their disposal. You're involved in a serious legal fight. You need to hire the best lawyer you can find and do it as soon as you can. The attorneys at Cofer Law, P.C. are experienced and committed advocates. Don't make the mistake of going at this alone.
6. How do I handle a case where CPS says my children have been sexually abused?
Allegations of sexual abuse are difficult on any family, and often embarrassing revelations to adults. The most important priority is to ensure that your child is safe and will be protected. Show genuine concern. Ask the CPS investigator what you can do to make sure your child is safe; this includes knowing the alleged abuser is, when the abuse allegedly happened and exactly what the child is reporting occurred. Take every step necessary to become a protective parent and demonstrate that your child is more important to you than the abuser. If you are unable to protect your child it is very likely that the child will be placed outside of your home.
If you are the person that has been accused of sexual abuse call a lawyer NOW. The first question out of your mouth when you're interviewing a lawyer is, "How many cases like this have you handled?" In addition to potentially losing your children forever, the CPS case may turn into a criminal charge. You could be looking at long prison sentence. Cody Cofer is uniquely qualified to handle cases where CPS cases overlap with criminal cases. You don't want to have to switch lawyers in the middle of a case. You need an experienced and skilled lawyer from the beginning. In addition to CPS cases Cody Cofer defends citizens accused of sexual crimes. Call for a confidential consultation right now.
7. How do I handle a case where CPS says my child has been abused?
Physical abuse usually occurs in one of two instances: (1) The case of the baby who is shaken or beaten by an adult; or (2) Improper physical discipline of a child.
Cases involving injuries babies and young children are difficult because the victim is unable to speak. Be upfront and honest if you can identify another person who injured the child and do not attempt to cover up the incident, even if it was an accident. This is another area that can quickly turn into a criminal case. That is why it is important to get an attorney on your side as soon as possible. Retaining an attorney is very important for shaken baby or infant injury cases. In addition to CPS cases Cody Cofer defends citizens accused of physically abusing a child. Call for a confidential consultation right now.
Depending on the severity of improper physical discipline, CPS may allow you to keep your child in your home while you are attending parenting classes or counseling. An experienced attorney will be able to examine the facts of your case and advise you of a realistic expectation based on the types of injuries your child sustained.
8. I don't want to ask my family for help because I am embarrassed and these allegations aren't true?
If you're saving favors or money for a rainy day…when CPS knocks on your door, it's pouring! If your family can help you in any way, financial, emotional, or as a temporary placement for your children, tell them. A CPS case could be the most serious legal matter in your life. It is no time to "go it alone." Show CPS that you come from a good family and that you have their support — it will make a difference. If there are local options for placement or supervision (in or around Tarrant County) this can be an enormous help during the CPS process.
9. Should I agree to a drug test if CPS asks me to take one?
The decision to take a drug test depends significantly on your individual circumstances and should be determined with the help of your attorney. Generally however, if you are presently using either illegal substances or abusing prescription medications it is important that you begin your road to recovery immediately. CPS will often require parents who either admit to using or fail a drug test to engage in treatment and random screenings as a condition to having their children returned to their home. If you are unable or unwilling to stay clean your children may stay in the foster care system longer than necessary. There are many substance abuse treatment providers in Tarrant County that Cofer Law works with on a regular basis.
10. Now that my children have been removed by CPS, will I ever get them back?
CPS cases are generally resolved within 1 year of the removal of a child. You need an experienced attorney to determine the steps necessary to get your children returned to you and encourage you along the way. In the event CPS is not willing to return your child to you, you need an experienced attorney willing to fight for your parental rights and ensure that the Texas laws governing terminations are followed. CPS cases can change dramatically from day 1 of removal until the final hearing date, but as your attorney my job is to keep you apprised of your cases status and the steps necessary to ensure that the result you desire is accomplished.
Speak with the experienced trial lawyers at Cofer Law, P.C. to learn more about your legal options when you are faced with a CPS court matter. CPS Attorneys Downtown Fort Worth handling Tarrant County CPS cases visit the firm or call (817) 810-9395.
Nothing is more important than protecting your children. When a complaint reaches Child Protective Services, you will have to defend yourself against allegations of abuse or neglect. It is imperative that you contact an attorney immediately for legal representation—even before speaking to Child Protective Services about your case. There is no right to remain silent in CPS litigation, and CPS is not obliged to warn you about your rights. You really need to have an experienced lawyer at your side to make sure that your rights are protected. Your case can be damaged early on by making bad choices when dealing with CPS. You need strategy and focus from the very beginning of your interaction with CPS. Having a skilled CPS attorney represent you from the beginning of the case can help minimize damage and put you in a much better position for the long run.


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Las Posadas hold special meaning for CLU community
Playing Mary in a re-enactment of the Christmas story in the Mexican tradition, 18-year-old Justina Posadas hopes the audience will better understand Hispanic culture.
"When someone mentions 'Las Posadas,' very few non-Hispanics understand it, let alone know what it is," said the freshman business major at California Lutheran University. "By attending, they will get to experience something new and different. And for those who do understand this event, they will get to connect with the Hispanic culture further."
CLU will present the Mexican tradition of Las Posadas from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 2. The free event is sponsored by CLU's Office of Multicultural Programs and International Student Services, Latin American Student Organization and Spanish Department.
The Mexican tradition, which dates to the 16th century, will be celebrated on campus with students portraying Mary and Joseph traveling by donkey. Meanwhile, visitors will walk alongside them holding candles.
"I wanted to portray Mary because Las Posadas is one of my favorite traditions during Christmas," said Posadas, who lives in Murrieta. "And the fact that my last name is Posadas has always made me feel connected to this tradition."
There is one particular aspect of the role that's especially enjoyable, Posadas said:
"I get to ride a donkey."
But Posadas takes the part seriously.
"The most challenging aspect is having the importance of this event relying on me," she said. "The event is about Mary, Joseph and the birth of Jesus, thus I must portray Mary to the best of my abilities."
The re-enactment of Mary and Joseph asking for a place to stay for the birth of Jesus is usually done with caroling to different locations until one finally lets them in, said Maria Gomez, president of the Latin American Student Organization at CLU.
The event involves traditional caroling around campus behind Mary, Joseph, the shepherd and the donkey, Gomez said. After going around campus, everyone ends in CLU's Lundring Events Center to have hot chocolate, sweet Mexican bread and time to reflect on the importance of celebrating the event and Latin American culture.
This event is special to the Latin American Student Organization because community members from across Ventura County come and join in the Mexican tradition, Gomez said.
"This event is very inclusive to everyone and makes everyone feel like a part of the community," Gomez said. "Our club is all about sharing the culture with our community, and this is the biggest event we have where the members come out and participate."
Being a part of CLU, Gomez said, she has learned the importance of sharing and learning about different cultures.
"I want to give back to CLU and the CLU community by sharing the Latin American traditions and culture," she said. "We hope that the community members that attend feel welcome and open to new traditions."
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What: Las Posadas
When: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 2.
Where: California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks. The event begins at the Multicultural Programs office and ends at the Lundring Events Center.
Cost: Free
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|Correspondence, magazines, "Rahuleping Eesti ja Venemaa vahel"
|Estonian, German, Russian
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Collection transferred to the IHRC from the Estonian Archives in the U.S.A., Lakewood, New Jersey, in 2003-2005. Donated by Silvia Hinnom. It was processed as part of a collaborative project between the Estonian Archives in the USA (Lakewood, NJ), the National Archives of Estonia (NAE), and the IHRC in March 2009. Gristel Ramler and Birgit Nurme of the National Archives in Tallin, Estonia, worked with IHRC staff on the project.
Hinnom, Arnold-Johannes 05.01.1896 - 09.10.1989 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA Born in Varangu, Järvamaa, Estonia. Participated in the Estonian War of Independence (colonel). Daughter Silvia Hinnom donated this collection to EAU
Collection is organized into three folders: 1. Arnold Hinnom's correspondence with Eesti Kirjanike Kooperatiiv (Estonian publishing company in Sweden) and several persons, clippings - related to publishing his memoirs about the Estonian War of Independence 2. Magazines "Baltische Gesellschaft in Deutschland" 1956 (2-5) 3. "Rahuleping Eesti ja Venemaa vahel" Tartu, 1920 (print) 14 photos of Estonia (Nylander), song sheets from DP camps, prints from this collection housed in Lakewood; 17.03.2009
The Hinnom, Arnold-Johannes collection is available for public research.
The Hinnom, Arnold-Johannes collection is the physical property of the Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota.
For further information regarding the copyright, please contact the IHRC.
The Hinnom, Arnold-Johannes Papers, Estonian American Collection, Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota


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San Diego running back Lopez pounding defenses for big numbers
Lopez has rushed for 15 touchdowns in four games
SAN DIEGO, Tx - There are numbers, and then there are the following numbers.
How about 284 yards on 22 carries to go with three touchdowns? Or 205 yards on just 15 rushes with five touchdowns?
Those seem like a good day's work — on a video game. For Luis Lopez, those outputs represent the norm this football season.
Entering Friday's District 16-2A, Division I clash against Mathis, the San Diego fullback is in the midst of a monster senior year.
Through the undefeated Vaqueros' four games, Lopez has 926 yards and 15 touchdowns and is averaging an eye-popping 12.7 yards per carry. He's on pace to rush for more than 2,300 yards and 37 touchdowns. That comes on the heels of a junior year during which he had 1,870 yards and 25 scores.
At 5-foot-8, 210 pounds, Lopez could be called undersized. But he's hardly a slasher. Far from it, according to Vaqueros coach Bo Ochoa.
"He's a punishing running back — he likes to get hit," Ochoa said. "The way Earl Campbell ran is the way Luis runs. If you get in front of him, he's going to bowl over you and try to bulldoze you if he can. But at the same time, if he feels he's got to do something else, he's got great footwork for (his size)."
Two years ago, Lopez's size was utilized in a different role: Playing guard on the offensive line. Last season was the four-year varsity letterman's first opportunity to play full-time in the backfield and he thrived. He has surpassed 200 yards rushing in seven consecutive regular-season games, including a personal-best 374 and five touchdowns in last year's regular-season finale against Taft.
That begs the question: What exactly clicked to where he regularly rampages through South Texas defenses?
"Really, it just started to come," Lopez said. "The coaches were like, 'OK, these plays are working and these plays are working' and I kept racking and racking up more yardage and kept it up.
"I always tell the other running backs, 'There's you and there's a big war in front of you and on the other side is victory, that touchdown.' You have to do whatever it takes to get through that war and get to the victory. You have to have your own vision. You don't have to worry about going to the outside or getting to the middle. Whatever you see open, you take it. If you make a mistake, as long as you went 100 percent, you can do it again. You've got to fix it."
Ochoa said an underrated aspect of Lopez's game is his football sense, which may have been heightened by his time spent on the offensive line.
"Luis also could be a coach for us," Ochoa said. "He understands the offense in and out. He's been running this offense since he was in seventh grade and he understands the importance of assignment blocking because we do make calls (at the line) and when he hears what he hears, he knows what to do according to the blocking schemes and he hits the holes really fast."
Lopez's exploits this season have drawn attention, with the likes of Texas A&M-Kingsville, Tarleton State and Navarro College expressing interest.
But for Lopez, the bigger payoff comes in the form of team accolades. Last year, the Vaqueros won their first outright district championship in 18 years and their four consecutive playoff appearances are a first for the program. Friday's game against Mathis launches San Diego's quest for consecutive league titles.
"(Winning district outright) was a big accomplishment," Lopez said. "At first, we had to share the trophy three different ways. We were excited about it, but Coach was like 'Would you rather share something or have it here at home and say it's all yours and not have to share it with any other team?'
"It just clicked with us. No, we don't want to share anything."
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Simmbook Netbook for Emerging Markets
IBM and Indian company Simmtronics are marketing their 10" netbook at a cost under $200.
The Simmbook netbook with a 10.1" screen at 1024 x 600 pixels (VSVGA) works with the Atom N270 processor (1.6 GHz and 533 MHz FSB), a GByte of DDR2 RAM (maximum 2 GBytes with a slot) and a 160-GByte SATA hard drive. Along with these are a 1.3 megapixel camera, a 3-in-1 (MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro) card reader (some manufacturers would call it 4-in-1), and three USB 2.0 ports. The 1.2 kilogram device also includes a Kensington locking port, but is rather sluggish in LAN (10/100 Ethernet controller) and wireless (802.11b/g) modes. Preinstalled next to Ubuntu Linux is the IBM Client for Smart Work, with Lotus Symphony and access to IBMs LotusLive cloud-based collaboration tool. Of course, nothing would prevent a user from buying additional Lotus applications.
The product is intended to fill the gap between low cost and performance with its equipment and preinstalled apps. The partners are targeting the product to small businesses, non-profits and educational institutions that cannot otherwise afford computerized collaboration resources. The Simmbook is available through an online order form currently in India, African countries, Thailand and Vietnam. IBM and Simmtronics, who had the netbook certified at Canonical for Ubuntu, are looking for additional partners to market the netbook in other countries at a competitive price.
Wrong informationThe information in this article is wrong.
Everyone placing this article have been copying the wrong info without checking the facts.
The 160G + 1GB RAM is not sub-$200. With shipping and tax the 512MB, 8GB HDD $190 version is actually $270.
I have emailed IBM and Canonical for some info in South Africa. IBM did not know what I was talking about and Canonical said I had to buy direct from Simmtronics (incl the tax and shipping).
So please stop proclaiming this netbook as sub-$200 for the 3rd-world.
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Qemu Flaw Lets the Guest Escape
Xen project announces a privilege escalation problem for Qemu host systems
Android Bug Threatens Millions of Users
Attackers can compromise an Android phone just by sending a text message
Lenovo and Canonical Announce Laptop Deal
PC vendor will pre-install Ubuntu on portables in India.
Mozilla Firefox Blocks Flash
More embarrassment for Adobe's embattled multimedia tool
Security Problem in Firefox's NoScript Add-On
Mozilla's script blocker add-on could be putting malware sites on the whitelist.
RIP SSLv3
The Internet community officially banishes the notoriously unsafe Secure Sockets Layer protocol.
Mate 1.1 Arrives
Popular desktop environment continues the Gnome 2 legacy – with new support for the Gnome 3 toolkit.
US Government Requires HTTPS
The Obama White House has issued a memorandum telling all US government agencies they must use HTTPS for all websites and web communication.
Mozilla Signs Firefox Add-Ons
New program will dial up security for the Firefox browser.
Fedora 22 Arrives
Red Hat's community distro embraces the cloud.