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Aug. 26, 2011
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Office of Community Development's Disaster Recovery Unit has awarded $888,227 in disaster recovery funding to the City of New Orleans for renovations to the Norwood Thompson Playground and improvements to the St. Roch Pool and Park, allowing city officials to access funds needed to implement the two projects.
The two awards are funded with Community Development Block Grant dollars disbursed through the state's Long Term Community Recovery program, a $700 million pool of federal disaster recovery money set aside by the OCD-DRU to help local governments rebuild and implement long-term recovery plans.
The larger award, $661,874, will be used to repair the Norwood Thompson Playground in the Gert Town neighborhood of New Orleans, where up to nine feet of floodwater from Hurricane Katrina damaged the playground facilities. The estimated cost of the project is $696,553, with FEMA bridging the funding gap.
The remaining $226,353 will be combined with other federal, state and local funds to improve the St. Roch Pool and Park complex in the St. Roch neighborhood, where FEMA used the park's 5.25 acres of open green space to house emergency trailers after the storm. The estimated total cost of the project approaches $1.6 million.
OCD-DRU Executive Director Pat Forbes said, "Having parks and playgrounds is a vital part in the full recovery of our neighborhoods, creating places where people can re-connect with one another and the outdoors."
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said, "Parks, playgrounds and pools greatly enhance the quality of life for our residents. We know that the path to a safer, more prosperous New Orleans includes quality recreation facilities andprogramming. We will continue to invest in these vital projects to provide more and better opportunities for our kids."
The Norwood Thompson Playground, which lies just south of the Pontchartrain Expressway between South Broad and Julia streets, once served 3,335 Gert Town residents who used the playground as a community center for outdoor activities.
The CDBG funds will help residents recover use of the Katrina-shuttered park by allowing the city to remove and replace fencing around the basketball court, baseball back stop, bleachers and park perimeter; construct a new water fountain; repair and enhance the concession building; renovate the bathrooms; install new basketball goals; stripe the basketball court and baseball field; replace picnic tables and benches; and make landscaping improvements.
The St. Roch Pool and Park complex, situated in a mixed-income, multi-generational area bounded by Florida Avenue, St. Claude Avenue, Franklin Avenue and Elysian Fields, serves approximately 38,311 residents in an historic neighborhood that has played an important role in African-American culture in New Orleans.
This area has been slow to recover and the CDBG funds will help the neighborhood regain its pre-Katrina vitality by allowing the city to create open green space; install a multi-use pathway around the park; plant new shade trees; replace the old baseball field and basketball court with two new baseball fields, a double batting cage and a new basketball court; and construct a new, raised-foundation concession building with storage, bathroom facilities and shaded seating area.
The 12,190 square-foot pool will be restored by FEMA.
In total, the OCD-DRU has allocated $410,720,016 of CDBG funding to the city of New Orleans for LTCR projects.
The Disaster Recovery Unit within the Office of Community Development is dedicated to helping Louisiana's citizens recover from hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike. As the state's central point for hurricane recovery, the OCD-DRU manages the most extensive rebuilding effort in American history, working closely with local, state and federal partners to ensure that Louisiana recovers safer and stronger than before.


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Increasingly, measures enacted in Canadian cities criminalize the very act of being homeless. But the reality is that homelessness is a systemic issue, which will require more creative and compassionate measures if it is to be eradicated.
Recently while driving in downtown Toronto, I witnessed an unusual sight. A homeless man was being issued a ticket by a police officer for no apparent crime. He wasn't holding a squeegee or harassing a stranger, but simply had a sign asking for some change from passing motorists. It is an increasing occurrence in many of Canada's large urban areas, where poverty is now criminalized and homelessness has become a law enforcement matter, rather than a social issue. No longer are the poor regarded with sympathy, but with suspicion.
In 1999, Ontario passed the Safe Streets Act (SSA), designed to address the problem of aggressive panhandling and solicitation. Looking back over the past decade, the law seems to have done its job. There has been a steady decline in panhandling, but now a new issue has arisen: excessive ticketing. A recent study co-authored by professors at York University and the University of Guelph found that between 2000-2010 in Toronto, there was a 2000% increase in fines imposed on the homeless. Those in our society lacking basic shelter were issued $65 fines for minor offenses. Ticketed for sleeping on sidewalks. Ticketed for panhandling pedestrians. Black and Aboriginal youth in particular received even greater attention, sometimes ticketed for "walking down the street" or simply "hanging with their friends".
Black and Aboriginal youth in particular … sometimes ticketed for "walking down the street" or simply "hanging with their friends".
Needless to say, many are unable to pay the amount, resulting in thousands of dollars in fines. This often leads to a negative effect on their credit rating, which then prevents an individual from renting an apartment or acquiring a cell phone contract, the crucial first steps in breaking out of poverty.
It should be noted that policing strategies and government policies do not exist in a vacuum. Public fears about the danger and criminality of homeless people allow for this type of social profiling. The original SSA was created amidst a climate of moral panic in Toronto when many residents associated panhandlers and squeegeers with petty street crime—a sentiment shared by the city's mayor at the time, Mel Lastman who described squeegee kids as "thugs and criminals".
In order for any change to occur on a policy level, there needs to be first a shift in public attitude. When a homeless person is sitting casually on a sidewalk or park bench, their presence can often go unnoticed. We are not threatened or bothered by their existence. It is only when they attempt to make money—either through panhandling or squeegeeing—that they become visible to us, and it is our prejudices that trigger either a positive or negative reaction. If we regard the homeless as a public nuisance or potentially dangerous, then the solution lies with men in badges and gavels. It will make them invisible once more, but this only masks the symptoms, never addressing the root cause. But if we think of homelessness as a structural and systemic issue, then the problem becomes larger than the individual. Their lives are not invisible to us because we acknowledge a social failing that contributed to their present condition.
Ultimately, our policies do need to change along with our attitudes. A society reveals its values in how it treats its poorest, and imposing fines on the indigent should be abhorrent to us all. The homeless occupy public spaces because they lack private ones. If we further exclude them from city streets, parks, and alleyways, where do they have left? Too often our focus is on emergency services such as drop-in shelters and soup kitchens, but the real investment will need to be made in prevention and affordable housing. In fact, giving the homeless a place to live can actually cost less than our current spending on them, if taking into account their impact on health care and the justice system.
At the time that I witnessed the homeless man receiving a ticket on the side of the street, I was less familiar with this issue than I am now. I had not read any studies, or conducted research on the criminalization of poverty. But when I recall the incident, my immediate visceral reaction was that it was something fundamentally wrong. That despite the slight annoyance it may cause some motorists, begging for change at a traffic stop should not be illegal. Having thousands of people sleeping on the streets every night should be illegal.


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Mark Wiggins, Senior Vice President, Corporate & Business Development
Mr. Wiggins, presently Senior Vice President, Corporate and Business Development, joined Elcelyx as Senior Vice President, Business Development in July 2012. Formerly he served as the Chief Business Officer of Mpex Pharmaceuticals overseeing strategic business operations of the company until the sale of Mpex to Aptalis in 2011. Prior to Mpex, Mr. Wiggins served as Executive Vice President, Corporate and Business Development of Biogen Idec, Inc. for five years. In this position, he was responsible for worldwide partnering, licensing and corporate acquisitions. During his time in this role Biogen-Idec completed approximately 20 significant transactions including the purchase of three private companies. Prior to Biogen's merger with Idec Pharmaceuticals in 2003, Mr. Wiggins was the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Idec for six years, serving on the management committee for the collaboration with Genentech on Rituxan®. Mr. Wiggins worked for several premier pharmaceutical companies in the commercial area for the first fifteen years of his career. Mr.Wiggins has served as a member the Zogenix board of directors since May 2011.
Mr.Wiggins received his B.S. degree in Finance from Syracuse University and an M.B.A. from the University of Arizona.


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eBook Description: My name is Kestrel.Kestrel Murphy.Never call me Susan.Who ever heard of a witch named Susan?A year ago, I was on the white-magic side. Lately, I've been leaning toward the black. I blame the universe. What's the point in being a nice little white witch in the universe I've got? If I could choose my own universe, I'd be a white witch in it. But black makes a lot more sense in this universe.Not that I'm complaining. A witch never complains. But if I did, I'd have a lot to complain about. For instance: Richard Milhous Nixon High.What's a teen witch to do when she's stuck in the most unmagical high school in the universe? Create her own "majix." Take notes. And above all, avoid nasty classmates, heartless grown-ups and boys who may prove a little too distracting for a serious teen witch to handle....
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Gilt Group Launches New App for Android
The Gilt for Android App offers Android users the ability to browse and buy from Gilt sales directly from their phone. In addition, the app will allow for:
- A Closer Look at Sales: Through the use of pinch and zoom technology Android users have the ability to see products up close and flip between portrait and landscape views.
- Never miss a sale again: See start of sale notifications in the Android status bar.
- Get ahead of the curve: Browse upcoming sales and add favorite sales to the phone's calendar.
- Invite Friends: Show friends the app's Quick Response (QR) code to allow any friend with an Android-powered phone to scan and get the Gilt app. Or invite friends to join Gilt via email, Facebook, Twitter and more.
- Countdown to Sales Clock: Install the gilt sales clock widget on your home screen to know exactly when sales start.
"The Gilt for Android App was specifically designed for Android-powered devices," said Jag Bath, Vice President, Product Management, Gilt Groupe." Android users can now shop Gilt sales, preview upcoming sales, and invite friends from anywhere via multiple messaging channels, including sharing the app via QR code. In addition, unique to Android devices is the Gilt widget, which is always viewable on the phone so that Android users can see today's sales even if they don't have the Gilt app open."
The Gilt App for Android is available for free at http://www.gilt.com/apps/android.
This is great! I miss sales because I don't remember to login. So being able to add a sale I want to browse to my phone's calendar is perfect! I like that Gilt is testing out QR Codes, but where will the QR code be? Is it just on a desktop screen or another user's mobile screen? I would like to see if they use it in glossy magazine advertisements or in display image ads. Something that could attract an even wider audience.
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Welcome to the website of Student Loan Services & Collections (SLS&C). We hope you find the information within these web pages helpful. Our department consists of the Loan Services Office (A-227 Murphy Hall) and the Collections Office (10920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 720). To better understand the services we provide students, parents and the campus/University community, click here.
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- Pay As You Earn (PAYE) - If your student loan debt is high relative to your income, you may qualify for the a new loan repayment plan to be offered by the Department of Education. For more information, click here.
- The Loan Services Office hours of operation are 9AM to 5PM weekdays, with Short-Term Loan Program service from 9AM to 4:30 PM and telephone service from 9AM to 4PM.
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- Complete your Perkins Loan documents online through the Student Loan Services & Collections website using E-Sign On-Line™! If you have been notified by email of the online availability of your Federal Perkins Master Promissory Note, you can click here to begin your E-Sign On-Line™ at UCLA process.
- ATTENTION! All first-time UCLA undergraduate and graduate student loan borrowers - the Debt Management Session/Entrance Exam is available online here.
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- How much did I borrow?!? Who is my lender?!? Use MyLoanData to find the answers. Trying to not over borrow; to budget your finances in the present in order to build a better economic future? As a student loan borrower building a budget, it is important to know the amount of your loan debt BEFORE accepting eFAN offers. Utilizing various sources, MyLoanData gives you access to your disbursed student loan information and more. Start off right. Visit MyLoanData today.
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Another tsunami has struck.
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A 7.2-magnitude earthquake triggered landslides and a tsunami that struck the Solomon Islands on Monday, leaving more than 1,000 people homeless but none dead or injured, according to initial reports.
Officials say the tsunami wave triggered by the quake was around ten feet high when it plowed into the coast but that residents had acted quickly with memories of earlier disasters still fresh in their minds.
Three months earlier, a quake-churned tsunami killed more than 200 on nearby Samoa and Tonga. And in April 2007, a tsunami had killed more than 50 people in the thousand-island country.
The Solomon Islands, which lie east of Papua New Guinea, rest on the "Ring of Fire" - an arc of earthquake and volcanic zones that stretches around the Pacific Rim and where about 90 percent of the world's quakes occur.
Monday's quake was Solomon Islands' first and the largest this week, with at least nine other quakes greater than magnitude 5.0 having rocked the earthquake-prone region, including three Tuesday night.
The island that was hit on Monday, Rendova, is home to only 3,600 – more than 1,000 of which have been affected after some 200 houses were destroyed by the quake.
Emergency food, water and tarpaulins are currently being shipped in.
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New York, NY (Sports Network) - Major League Soccer announced Friday that
Montreal Impact head coach Marco Schallibaum has been suspended one additional
game and issued an additional fine of $5,000 for his repeated misbehavior.
Schallibaum was ejected by the referee during Montreal's match against D.C.
United on Aug. 17. He has been dismissed by a referee in three games this
season and suspended by the MLS Disciplinary Committee for entering the field
of play on another occasion.
Don Garber, MLS Commissioner, also rescinded the automatic one-game suspension
and fine that D.C. United Head Coach Ben Olsen received for being dismissed by
the referee during the Aug. 17 game in Montreal.
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Holiday season is cookie season! We are all about cookies this month: baking, decorating, gifting and hosting the classic cookie exchange. Today, we're kicking off 30 days of holiday cookies, so be sure to check back every day for a new recipe! And for more inspiration and great recipes, visit our Cookie Central page.
Is it a pie? Is it a cake? Or is it a cookie? We just like the name: whoopie pie! These superchocolatey, cakelike cookies sandwich a gooey sweet and salty caramel. The result is an uberrich and incredibly decadent dessert that is positively addictive.
Whoopie Pies with Salted Dulce de Leche
For the cookies:
6 Tbs. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup natural cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
For the filling:
4 Tbs. unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 Tbs. heavy cream
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/3 cup dulce de leche
To make the cookies, in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until combined. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until blended. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt into the bowl and beat just until blended. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough until firm, about 2 hours.
Space 2 racks evenly in the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
With dampened hands, shape tablespoonfuls of the dough into balls. Place them firmly on the prepared pans, spacing them slightly apart and squishing them a little. You should have about 20 balls. Bake until the cookies are puffed and slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating the pans about halfway through. Let the cookies cool on the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, make the filling: In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and confectioners' sugar on medium-high speed until lightened. Stir in the cream and salt, to taste, on low speed, then stir in the dulce de leche until the filling is smooth.
Spread the flat side of half the cookies with a big dollop of the filling. Top each with a second cookie, placing the flat side on the filling. (You'll probably have a bit more filling than you need, but if you're like us, you'll find a good use for it and will sneak spoonfuls here and there.) Refrigerate until the filling is set, at least 1 hour. Whoopie! Makes 10 whoopie pies.
For more great cookies and other baking recipes be sure to check out our latest book, Williams-Sonoma Home Baked Comfort.


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The raging flames of a champion from the King of Iron Fist Tournament are emblazoned on this aircraft. It has been tuned for maneuverability and speed, making it deadly for close-range combat..
Developed by the Project Aces team, ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON intensifies the franchise, escalating combat to the next level with aircraft that are literally torn apart, spewing oil and debris across the sky. Players will engage in combat across the globe, dodging skyscrapers, and turning their enemies into fiery supersonic debris in both single player and online multiplayer. Never before has combat been so fast and in-your-face. ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON is now available in stores across North America for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
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Why Stories + Examples > Facts + Statistics
Why is it my wife will always come home with a lottery ticket in a jackpot week? Statistically speaking, she is more likely to die in the car on the way to the shop than she is to win the $30 million draw.
Why Content Marketing Should Be "Choose Your Own Adventure"
In content marketing, it can be tempting to expect customers to follow our preferred and most convenient path of content breadcrumbs to the sale. But while each individual will experience a linear path from their perspective, the question of 'which' follows 'what' will differ for just about everyone. Anyone else remember those Choose Your Own Adventure […]
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We ship around the world. Currently, we don't charge for domestic shipping. International shipping is a flat rate of $30. Each order is packaged and shipped within 2 days of placing an order. If any expedited shipping is necessary, please don't hesitate to call us at (206) 992-5687, and we can process your order over the phone.
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Perfect Potato Salad
I'll be posting a new Fourth of July dish every day this week. And I can't promise there won't be bacon involved at some point.
There's a reason dishes like potato salad, macaroni salad, and cole slaw have been around for ages and ages: when made well, they really are perfectly delicious. And there's just something about these picnic dishes—the combination and the melding of flavors just screams summertime…friends…fun. Seriously! I just took a bite of this potato salad and I heard a hundred tiny voices scream "SUMMERTIME! FRIENDS! FUN!" at the top of their little bitty lungs.
Then I ate their little bitty lungs. They were delicious!
Okay, people. Listen. There are as many potato salad recipes in this great land of our as there are grains of sand in all the beaches in the world, and that ain't no lie. There are potato salads made with red potatoes, russet potatoes, and sweet potatoes. There are potato salads with a mustard base…with a mayonnaise base…or with an oil and vinegar base. There are potato salads with herbs, with onions, with water chestnuts, with bacon. The list goes on and on.
But today, to keep things simple, I'm making potato salad. Plain—but absolutely scrumptious—potato salad. The kind that goes with baked beans and watermelon. The kind that'll make your grandpa cry.
Though you can make this recipe simply by mashing the potatoes with a masher, it works wonderfully if you have a potato ricer or food mill on hand. (If you don't have a potato ricer, you need to pick one up ASAP. Inexpensive, and they make potatoes oh, so fluffy.)
The Cast of Characters: You'll need some regular russet potatoes.
Real mayonnaise. If you attempt to use that other stuff (the stuff from the devil) I will spank you.
Sometimes I even use homemade mayonnaise. Would you like to learn how to make it sometime? My mama showed me how.
You'll also need some small, whole pickles. I used to have a healthy aversion to sweet pickles, but now I love them. But feel free to use mini kosher dills if you prefer.
You'll need plenty of salt. Kosher is always best, but not required.
And you'll need prepared mustard. I went ultra traditional with this yellow mustard, but you can also use any Dijon or spicy mustard that makes your skirt fly up. (I usually use a combination of both.)
You'll need a few green onions, too. They add the most wonderful flavor without overpowering.
The first thing I do is hard boil some eggs. I'm cooking extras so I can make deviled eggs later this week. To hard boil eggs, place the eggs in a pot and cover them with water.
Then cover the pot and turn off the heat. You can let them sit for 12 to 18 minutes, while you prepare the other ingredients.
Wash about five pounds of russet potatoes (about 8 medium potatoes) and cut them into halves/thirds to facilitate even cooking.
Boil them in water for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a fork can be easily inserted. Drain them in a colander.
Cut the ends off of about five green onions. I usually do one green onion per pound of potatoes. I like coming up with little rules like that; makes my life easier.
Slice the onions all the way up until you get to the darker green area of the onion.
Now grab five or six pickles. (Again, I usually grab the same number of pickles as green onions.)
Slice them into large chunks. No teeny pickle dice will do.
I happened to have some dill in my garden and chopped up a little…but this is totally, totally optional. I just like the rebellion of using sweet pickles with fresh dill.
I have too much time to think out here. I stage imaginary rebellions between food flavors. Send help immediately.
Get 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise ready to go, as well as about 4 or 5 tablespoons mustard, depending on how mustardy you like things.
Now, I'm using a food mill because my potato ricer recently met with an untimely death (my boys touched it). But a food mill and a potato ricer accomplish basically the same thing in this scenario. And you can certainly mash them, too. But ever since Peggy, a friend of mine from church (who makes divine potato salad) told me she uses a ricer, I've never gone back to mashing.
This is how a food mill works: as you crank the handle, it extrudes the food out of the bottom.
You can see the fluffy texture of the potatoes. It almost looks like grated cheese, doesn't it?
Now, I could have peeled the potatoes before cooking them, but I have a small problem: I'm lazy.
So I'd just periodically dump out the peel as I processed the potatoes. Is it wrong of me to want to salt this and eat it with a fork? I love potato peel.
And so are the eggs. Peel four of them.
Now throw in the mustard and mayonnaise…
And plenty of salt and black pepper.
Throw in the pickles and the eggs…
And fold the mixture together gently.
At this point I always give it a taste, then add more seasonings as needed. Here, I decided to add some paprika. Gives it just a little bit of an edge.
And since I always desire to have the best of both worlds…
But you don't have to if you don't want to.
Don't look now…but I do believe it's ready! Just be sure to taste it at the very end and make sure it's adequately seasoned! I don't know about you, but my potatoes don't come salted.
Yep, this'll do. This'll absolutely, positively do!
A sprinkling of dill tops it off nicely. This is the way potato salad should be! Fluffy, light, flavorful, and packed full of treats.
Hope you love it!
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- 5 pounds Russet Potatoes (about 8 Medium Russets)
- 1-1/2 cup Real Mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip)
- 4 Tablespoons Prepared Mustard (regular, Dijon Or A Mixture Of Both)
- 5 whole Green Onions, Sliced Up To The Darkest Green Part
- 8 whole Small Sweet Pickles (may Use Dill If That's More Up Your Alley)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (more To Taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 whole Hard Boiled Eggs
Preparation Instructions
Cut potatoes in halves or thirds, then boil until fork tender. Drain. Mash potatoes or run them through a ricer or food mill to make them extra fluffy. Fold potatoes together with mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, salt, pepper, and other seasonings you like. Fold in pickles and eggs, then taste for seasonings, adding more salt, mustard, or mayo as needed. You may also splash in juice from the pickle jar if salad needs a little moisture.
Serve with baked beans, coleslaw, pasta salad, burgers … and two pieces of pie.
And that's an order.
353 Comments
Christina (Dinner at Christina's) On Monday, June 29 at 9:39 am
I love potato salad, especially with hard boiled eggs in it. I've never seen with mashed potatoes, only chunked up bits. I bet this gives it a nice texture to contrast the bites of the pickles and eggs!
Miss T On Monday, June 29 at 9:41 am
I am the youngest in a large family of girls. My mom told me she was just "too tired" by the time I was old enough, to teach me how to cook. I am learning so much from you! I know how to boil an egg now! My husband of just over a year thanks you!
Joyce On Monday, June 29 at 9:42 am
This would not fly with my family. Mashed potatoes with pickles and green onions is NOT potato salad. Cubed potatoes with plenty of diced purple onion, chopped eggs,salt, pepper, celery seed, mayo, and mustard. THAT'S potato salad.
hey-nana On Monday, June 29 at 9:43 am
When I read this, it brought back memories of my Dad. He was from a teeny-tiny town in Oklahoma. Butler, OK to be exact. He grew up on mashed potato salad, and thought us Pacific Northwesterners were nuts with our version! I've had the mashed variety and while it is good, I still prefer chunks of potatoes and eggs in mine.
M. Carroll On Monday, June 29 at 9:43 am
This is kind of similar to what I do with potato salad — after the potatoes are cooked, I mash about a third or up to half of the potatoes, then cut the rest into small chunks. I like stirring the mayo, etc into the mashed potatoes; it makes the "creamy" part of the potato salad more substantial. Oh, I do leave the pickles out — I dont care for pickles, so they go on a relish plate instead of in the potato or macaroni salad. Once in a while I stire some bacon bits (the real kind) into potato salad — makes it like a 'loaded' baked potato!
LivinLouisiana! On Monday, June 29 at 9:43 am
I've never heard of the potato ricer. I live in rice land. Thanks!
LisaB On Monday, June 29 at 9:44 am
I need chunks of potatoes in my tater salad but not chunks of egg! My family has to have the eggs chopped very fine to be almost invisible. Real mayo, dill pickles and mustard. As long as your family eats your style of tater salad then that's the recipe for you.
Sandy in MI On Monday, June 29 at 9:44 am
Ugh, mashed potato salad? And I love Miracle Whip. Shh, don't tell anyone. And I can't bear potato salad with pickles of any sort. Love, love, love boiled eggs in mine though. I think this may be one of those dishes where people are very opinionated!
Kim On Monday, June 29 at 9:46 am
Sorry, Ree. I just can't grasp the "mashed potato" potato salad!
I love my potato ricer to make mashed potatoes, but potato salad should (in my humble opinion) be cubed. That said, to each his (or her) own!
Also, you mentioned that bacon will probably make an appearance in your 4th of July recipes…it would be great in your potato salad!
Courtney On Monday, June 29 at 9:46 am
This might be what I am going to bring to the Fourth of July picnic this Saturday! I will have to go out and find a potato ricer or food mill. I have always masked before but it is always too lumpy. Thanks!
joy On Monday, June 29 at 9:47 am
Thanks Ree for reminding me of the way Mom used to make potato salad. It's flavor but also that riced texture that made her potato salad so good. I have done the chunked potatoes for years, now I am changing lanes!
Danielle On Monday, June 29 at 9:47 am
Will you PLEASE teach me how to make homemade mayonnaise??
Tara On Monday, June 29 at 9:51 am
I scrolled and looked and scrolled and looked and scr….. – wait a minute here, no Lawrey's? What in the world is going on?
Nan C On Monday, June 29 at 9:52 am
My, my, this looks good enough to eat!! Oh, and please post the homemade mayo recipe! I've been looking for a good one in my search to eat more healthily! Thank yew.
AliciaC On Monday, June 29 at 9:53 am
I'm sorry but I'm not so sure about ricing the potatoes. I like the little cubes. And I'd chop the pickles up more.
I'm sorry, I've never criticized before…*sob*
ReadMoreMom On Monday, June 29 at 9:55 am
Looks wonderful–I think I like you, Ree, because your opinion of mayonnaise mirrors mine–it adds meaning to my life.
I am wondering if my Mouli food chopper would work on potatoes anything like your food mill. My mom had a mill just like the one you're using to make tomato juice for canning and to juice her blackberries for jelly.
Making home made mayonnaise was one of our home school adventures a few years ago, it's one of those lost arts that should be preserved via the Internets. And bring on the bacon!
Sally Killian On Monday, June 29 at 10:07 am
I'm with #99 hikchick about Miracle Whip for potato salad (among other things). There are things it's not appropriate for, but in potato salad, it's great.
I need a food mill….
Regina On Monday, June 29 at 10:08 am
My mother once made potato salad for a church function–and they practically licked the bowl clean. It was awesome. (Note: she makes it with eggs, mayo, pickles, pretty traditional way.)
I asked her what her secret ingredient was. She adds a packet of dry Italian dressing mix. They liked it so much, she had to make it for 300 for the next function. One man ate so much of it that he could hardly fit through the door. =)
bjdfh On Monday, June 29 at 10:09 am
I have always mashed at least half of the potatoes, it makes the potato salad very creamy.
Dionne On Monday, June 29 at 10:14 am
Looks dreamy!
Mary On Monday, June 29 at 10:14 am
OK, I am not totally sold on the mashed or shredded potatoes, I prefer small chunks, but the rest looks great. I always put a little beer in mine. I tried the whole homemade mayo thing once, but it did not turn out as good as the Hellmans Mayo and seeing how much oil was in it made me cringe, so guess I'll stick to Hellmans!
Wendy in MN On Monday, June 29 at 10:14 am
Is this the Southern way of making potato salad? Up here in Minnesota we make it with cooked potatoes, however, they are sliced or cubed, not mashed. I've never heard of mashing the potatoes.
mosheep/Denise On Monday, June 29 at 10:16 am
I have never had mashed potato salad.
Not to sure how this would go at our dinner table.
Nonny On Monday, June 29 at 10:17 am
My mom made the best potato salad. She cut the potatoes into chunks which is great cause IMHO without chunks it's just flavored mashed potatoes.
She would take the mayo (or Miracle Whip in my case, sue me sue me sue me I HATE real mayonnaise yucky!!!), and mustard and mix them together with a little bit of pickle juice. MMMmmm
She was allergic to eggs so I never got used to having eggs in potato salad. She used spanish onions and dill pickles. I miss her potato salad.
Joan On Monday, June 29 at 10:23 am
Mashed potato salad just seems wrong. But it look tasty.
KathyA On Monday, June 29 at 10:24 am
Ricing the potatoes? SACRILEGE!! No wonder Grandpa cried!
Robin in Washington On Monday, June 29 at 10:24 am
My husband HATES mayonnaise and I've never been able to make potato salad before. Recently, my best friend told me about Vegenaise and he loves it. I still miss regular mayo, but it's better than nothing.
Big Blue House Momma On Monday, June 29 at 10:26 am
Looks good! You can't have July 4th without Potato Salad!
Christie On Monday, June 29 at 10:27 am
Wow Ree, that looks pretty much delicious!! My mom puts apples in her potato salad and it gives such a sweet surprising crunch! She uses red and green to add some color too! Yum!!
Robin in Washington On Monday, June 29 at 10:28 am
Oh, and I need to mention that BLACK OLIVES are a definite must in my potato salad. Now, I'm salivating!
Linds On Monday, June 29 at 10:29 am
innnnteresssting…. no potato chunks? the chunky potato bites are the best part…otherwise its just mayonnaise with potato flavoring.
Jess Hess On Monday, June 29 at 10:29 am
You know, I do want to know how to make mayonase. I've always wondered. Please tell us, please. Also how to make vinegar. That would be interesting. This looks so good. I'm totally trying it.
Lennye On Monday, June 29 at 10:37 am
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Growing up in Oklahoma, I never had chunky potato salad. Now that I live in Georgia I always take my Oklahoma potato salad and folks say, "Oh, mashed potatoes with onions, pickles and eggs". I want to scream!!! Now you've proved this is the best way to have potato salad.
Amanda On Monday, June 29 at 10:39 am
never had potato salad like this always with chucnk will def have to give it a try…oh and nice emril reference.
PonyFla On Monday, June 29 at 10:42 am
I'm with you about the green onions only you threw out the best part! The greens add color and very muted flavor. I tried them once and have never gone back to the big onions.
My potato salad is pretty minimal — potatoes, eggs, green onions, garlic, dill, salt and pepper and mayo. No sweet stuff please! I like my potato salad with chunks but I moosh them up enough that everything sticks together nicely. And I only use real mayonnaise. The other stuff is for macaroni salad. Nothing else will do in macaroni salad but the potato salad needs mayo. I also use pickles in macaroni salad but not potato salad.
Gina Jackson On Monday, June 29 at 10:43 am
oh my that salad looks ab fab! I like capers and olives in mine too. mmm capers.
leslie h (in MD) On Monday, June 29 at 10:48 am
The skin is most definitely the best part of the tater!
Susan On Monday, June 29 at 10:48 am
I've just got to try making your potato salad. It looks like one of my favorites. There is a little hole in the wall BBQ joint in a strip mall close by that makes a similar potato salad. It is the (second) best potato salad I've ever eaten. They don't rice the potatos cuz I detect an occasional chunk.. They finely chop the pickle..and it may be a combo of dill pickle and sweet pickle that they use, I taste both flavors. Gah..I just love that salad..slightly gritty, semi smooth with a little minced celery and onion and bits of egg. I could eat a quart of it!
Yes…show us how to make mayonaise.
Oh..and don't be a dictator about they Miracle Whip. People gotta have their potato salad they way they gotta have it! It's the LAW of summer, Baby!
beth On Monday, June 29 at 10:49 am
I like it a bit less on the mustard.
Also like to add ground white pepper for a bite in addition to fresh grd black pepper and plenty of salt.
Deseree On Monday, June 29 at 10:54 am
I have seen so many different potato salad recipes but I have never seen one where the potatoes are riced. What a great idea! This looks delicious. I totally agree there is something about potato salad that just screams summer! So excited that its finally here
Cookin' Canuck On Monday, June 29 at 10:56 am
I really like the idea of ricing the potatoes. That must give them such a creamy texture. As for putting bacon in your 4th of July recipes, the more the better.
lisa On Monday, June 29 at 11:03 am
I think I could make potatoe salad with my eyes shut…I've made it sooo many times and it's always requested by friends and family! Mine's very similar to yours…however, I'd never mash/rice the potatoes…the only time mine has appeared mashed is when I have overcooked the potatoes. Gonna have to say it tastes "pastie" and keep on "chunking" mine!
Weffie On Monday, June 29 at 11:03 am
This recipe reminded me that when I moved to West Texas about 40 years ago, I was stunned by the creamy potato salad! And the early-morning Dr. Pepper drinkers!
Mary On Monday, June 29 at 11:03 am
Yeah, I guess I'm more of a traditionalist with my potato salad because I can't dig with the riced/mashed potato salad either – the pickles are far too chunky for my taste, you are missing the crunch of some celery and sweet onion, and BIG whoa on the mustard!!
I'm sure your version is tasty Ree, but it's not traditional potato salad to me. Someone once fixed a recipe similar to this at a party I went to and I totally did not like it. I guess I need some texture, like the chunks in my old fashioned southern potato salad or at least some sliced potatoes like I do with my cold baked potato salad.
Personally, mashed is reserved for hot potatoes in my book, but it sounds like a nice recipe for some folks.
LeeNJ On Monday, June 29 at 11:04 am
Sorry, Ree, but you ruined the potatoes with the ricer – or any masher! The potato chunks are to be chewed when eating the salad. I'm seldom not with you. Lee
Melissa On Monday, June 29 at 11:06 am
Looks yummy. And now I'm super hungry!
Jennifer On Monday, June 29 at 11:08 am
Wow…I've never seen "mashed" potato salad, but otherwise it's similar to what I've had growing up. I love potato salad, but I would have to skip the sweet pickles – I only like dill. I kind of prefer "chunky" potato salad too, but I wouldn't complain if I had to eat this
Heather R On Monday, June 29 at 11:10 am
that's the weirdest potato salad I've ever seen! Would never think to rice or mash potatos for salad…
We always dice the cooked potatoes.
Marty Peterson On Monday, June 29 at 11:10 am
Wow, folks really have strong opinions about mayo vs miracle whip. My husband prefers the devil stuff and I have to admit that I really can't tell much difference when it is mixed into things, or on a sandwich. It is all just white slimy stuff to me. But, I do love potato salad. Maybe the mashed potato vs chunked potatoes is a regional thing? I have never seen the mashed kind either.
Andrea On Monday, June 29 at 11:11 am
It looks good, but I have to keep with tradition and cube my potatoes.
Deb da Amazon On Monday, June 29 at 11:14 am
My opinion of pickles is an exact reverse of yours. I used to eat sweet pickles until they came out my ears, but now I can't stand them. You almost lost me until I saw you gave permission to substitute Kosher dills. Dills make me happy! It looks fabulous! Thanks, Ree!
Allie On Monday, June 29 at 11:14 am
Like the recipe – don't like the mashed -
Barbara On Monday, June 29 at 11:20 am
I couldn't believe it when I read it, my mom always made it like this growing up, it was others that shunned us, not really, everyone just thought it was weird. Thanks for unknowingly making my mom, God rest her soul, happy. and bringing back a memory so close to a picnicky weekend.
Jenni in KS On Monday, June 29 at 11:21 am
Huh. The potatoes are not in chunks. Huh. This is a startling revelation. Gonna have to think about that one–and try it soon.
Laura On Monday, June 29 at 11:22 am
Ree, here is my recipe for Potato Salad, thought yu might be interested.
Source of Recipe
Recipe Introduction
I don't like crunching on raw vegetables so I put the vegetables in a blender and make them very fine. This way I get the flavor of the vegetables without crunching on them.
List of Ingredients
1 – 5lb bag of red potatoes
2 – 3 ribs celery
½ green pepper
½ of a small onion
1 jar Miracle Whip
1 dozen eggs
salt & pepper to taste
Boil potatoes until knife inserted goes through smoothly. Cool potatoes and peel. Boil eggs; cool and peel.
Cut up celery, pepper and onion in chunks and put in blender with about ½ cup water. Blend until very fine; strain out water.
Cut up potatoes and eggs combining in large bowl putting aside the yolks.
In a separate bowl mash yolks and add vegetable mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add about 2 cups Miracle Whip. Mix together. Cover potato and egg mixture with Miracle Whip mixture. Add more Miracle Whip if necessary. Be careful, too much Miracle Whip will make the salad too watery. Refrigerate.
If you don't have celery and green pepper, substitue with sweet relish.
Kristen On Monday, June 29 at 11:26 am
That's very similar to the recipe I make. I'm going to make your recipe, except will cut the potatoes in chunks, instead of having them mashed.
Jaana On Monday, June 29 at 11:28 am
I'll echo what others have been saying – I've NEVER seen potato salad where the potatoes are mashed! Interesting.
Shea S. On Monday, June 29 at 11:32 am
I'm making this dish ASAP! Every recipe of yours that I have tried has been awesome. Seriously, I'm not engaged yet but if I keep making all of these delicious meals for my boyfriend, I will be soon. When does your cookbook come out? I am buying one for all of my single friends…seriously.
Eveline van Heijst On Monday, June 29 at 11:35 am
I love the color of the pot you boiled the eggs in.
Your potato salad sound good.
WhiteStone On Monday, June 29 at 11:36 am
Oh, Man! My potato salad this weekend was almost perfect but now I realize I FORGOT the MUSTARD! The sad part of all that is that I was teaching my daughter how to make the sauce…now I have to email her with amended instructions! LOL
lorrie On Monday, June 29 at 11:37 am
Wow, never had mashed potato salad, always chunky. The potatoes get soft and crumble a little when left chunky but I've never mashed them. Looks great.
Miss M. On Monday, June 29 at 11:39 am
Here's where we part company Ree. Potato salad is chunky, like me! The rest sounds good, but chunks are a must.
Kathleen On Monday, June 29 at 11:43 am
Okay, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one raising an eyebrow at the mashed potatoes in the potato salad. I'm not one to say how anything should be cooked. Cooking is an art and art is personal – thus there is no right or wrong. I'm sure some would disagree, but I'm not talking to them.
That said – I LOOOVE a good potato salad and the ingredient blend in this one looks really good. I'll have to try it out…besides, I think I'm really missing a good old American potato salad. Been making/eating Danish potato salad for too long without much variation.
Annie G On Monday, June 29 at 11:44 am
The rebellion is going to be when I serve riced potatoes instead of chunks but I love a little extra tension in a family get together.
Britney On Monday, June 29 at 11:54 am
Looks good! Do you happen to have a good macaroni salad recipe? I love it and haven't been able to get my hands on a good recipe…thanks Ree!
Misty On Monday, June 29 at 12:06 pm
The flavors of this potato salad are the same ones that I use but instead of sweet pickles I use sweet pickle relish, one less thing to chop. I also keep my potatoes chunky.
either way should be wonderful.
Cindy Lamberty On Monday, June 29 at 12:12 pm
This is interesting but I fall with the chuck potato folks. And lots of other vegies–onion, peppers perhaps carrots and always a few radish slices.
This falls more in line with the potato salad they serve down here in south Louisiana where it is always served as side to Gumbo. Many love to scoop a spoonful of potato salad and dunk it into the gumbo. Don't ask me why.
Kimberly On Monday, June 29 at 12:12 pm
Cold chunky potatoes are not appetizing to me. I don't mill my potatoes, but I mix the salad when the potatoes are nice and hot so they blend up nicely. The only thing your potato salad is missing is a little bacon. You of all people should know that Ree :).
Kimberly On Monday, June 29 at 12:14 pm
Oh and miracle whip is disgusting and should never ever be used in potato salad. If you bring a potato salad to a potluck and used miracle whip in the process you should disclose of it before any innocent bystanders (me) partake.
Jackie On Monday, June 29 at 12:15 pm
Now that looks like a potato salad recipe that even I can't mess up! Thanks!
Erin Augustson On Monday, June 29 at 12:24 pm
NOOOO not sweet pickles! DILLLLLLL. =)
alice On Monday, June 29 at 12:30 pm
once i try this, my husband will be a fan of yours forever
Barbara On Monday, June 29 at 12:44 pm
Wow! People sure have strong feelings about their potato salad.
I have never seen the kind you posted, but I am open minded (but I don't like dill). Everything else would work, and I have always wanted an excuse to buy a ricer . . .
Calli Makes Do On Monday, June 29 at 12:45 pm
I've never had mashed potato salad before. But sure I'll try it. About that miracle whip comment. I never use miracle whip… but my mother in law made a potato salad that was delicious and she used miracle whip…. It just had a lot of other flavors that made it not miracle whippy… so I will never say never on an ingredient except maybe Spam..
aeschine On Monday, June 29 at 12:45 pm
Hey Laura,
Your recipe looks close to my mother's!
I use this as the base for my own recipe, but I like to add a touch of "exotic" so pull back on the Miracle Whip (add mustard), and add curry or a Middle Eastern spice mix I made up to it.
Mother makes hers just like yours, but over the years she has begun to add a little cayenne for extra kick!
Cathy On Monday, June 29 at 12:55 pm
My mother made the best potato salad ever. I can't duplicate it though I've tried. Some of her secrets were sweet pickles, of course. (I don't understand pickle haters….). Marinating the potatoes in tarragon vinegar overnight after cooking. Using mayo and sour cream (!) with lots of salt and pepper.
Brooke On Monday, June 29 at 12:56 pm
I've never had a potato salad with the potato through the ricer — they are always chunks….very different idea!
Victoria On Monday, June 29 at 12:57 pm
This potato salad would go over like a salmon dinner at your home! I use chunks of red potatoes leaving the skins on half of the potatoes, boiled eggs, diced celery, finely diced red onion, a little yellow mustard, Lawry's seasoned salt, and MIRACLE WHIP.
It is fun to read everyone's version of the "same recipe."
Simone On Monday, June 29 at 1:01 pm
Wow, you really know your stuff Pioneer Woman! Once again, I am so impressed. This looks as though it creates a similar texture compared to many "Soul Food (African American)" recipes. This technique is never written down but when you see it, you know! There may be a extra seasoning added, minus the dill but this in right on the mark! The potatoes are not big clunks or under cooked, under seasoned. Some people even put real bacon (finely crushed) on top; not the bacon from the jar. Thanks again!!
Rebecca C On Monday, June 29 at 1:04 pm
I have never milled or mashed the potatoes for potato salad. Also, I use relish instead of pickles and a bit of sugar to counteract some of the acid.
But I totally agree. Real Mayo only. Can you teach me how to make some? I know I made it once in 7th grade home ec. class, but that was a long time ago.
shelley On Monday, June 29 at 1:13 pm
You and I may not be on the same page, but we're in the same pasture. Mayo, not Miracle Whip. Yellow mustard with a touch of dijon. Eggs. Differences: I chop/dice my taters and add finely diced onion and chopped celery. Dill pickles, chopped. And a sprinkle of celery seed. No paprika. I'll sprinkle a little bit of whatever kind of vinegar I feel like over the hot potatoes before I combine them with anything else to give them a little extra zing – when they're hot they soak it right up.
Betty S. On Monday, June 29 at 1:18 pm
Yum-O! You go girl! You know how to do it! My husband is already a fan of yours, too!
Aubrey On Monday, June 29 at 1:18 pm
Ive never had mashed potatos in my potato salad…but it looks delicious. Will certainly be trying this tonight!
Jen On Monday, June 29 at 1:19 pm
I love how people are so passionate about their potato salad. I'm currently trying to woo my husband over to my potato salad because I think my mother in law's is ghastly and I want him to request mine at family functions instead of hers. BTW – I think she uses Miracle Whip. That's her first problem, right? I'm a mayo girl all the way!
Audrey On Monday, June 29 at 1:19 pm
I've never seen mashed potatoes in potato salad before. Here in SC, the potatoes are cut into small bits. When everything gets mixed together, you have mostly chunks of potatoes and some smooth potato mixture.
Do you think it's a regional thing?
Hawaii_Kat On Monday, June 29 at 1:21 pm
II make my tater salad exactly the same way – BUT with one small difference… We are from the Gulf Coast, Mobile, Alabama, so we add peeled and boiled shrimp to our tater salad and it is fantastic!!
– Kat
Sandy in HOT Phoenix On Monday, June 29 at 1:32 pm
BACON! BACON! Add some crisp, chopped BACON! It's better than delicious!
Mark Cleveland On Monday, June 29 at 1:42 pm
Leave out the mustard, pickles, and use the red potatoes. Ummmm, ummmmm, ummmmm.
gretchen On Monday, June 29 at 1:42 pm
i tend to get lazy if i happen to have any dill relish and use that so i don't have to chop, chop, chop the pickles … =:o)
Lisa On Monday, June 29 at 1:43 pm
I have never in my life seen mashed potato salad. I think I would like this way better. The chunk-style has no flavor in the center of the chunks. Also, I will never be converted to sweet pickles or pickles at all in my potato salad. It's just a rule of mine. eww.
Ranger On Monday, June 29 at 1:43 pm
Well, you did say there were a lot of different kinds of potato salad.
I am from the south. Unless one grew up on a golf course down here, too, one dices (coarsely) one's 'taters. And, where? I ask you, where? Is the diced celery?
Good thing there's that "lotsa kinds'' mention in your blog, huh? We have no quibble even if this is one.
Amy On Monday, June 29 at 1:44 pm
I'm enjoying the comments on this recipe- it just illustrates the vast interpretation of potato salad in this country. I personally have never heard of potato salad in any form other than slices/chunks so I'm eager to go research this bit of food history and see where this version originated. I love discovering something I don't already know!
Patty Williams On Monday, June 29 at 1:47 pm
Looks delish but I've never seen potato salad any way other with chunks of potato…never mashed/riced/milled !
Ok by me though.. I LOVE POTATO SALAD !
kathy F. On Monday, June 29 at 1:48 pm
Mashed? Riced? potato salad? Sorry, I just can't wrap my head around that. I have always had my potatoes but up into cubes/diced. Maybe because I'm in the heart of the Midwest???
Susie On Monday, June 29 at 2:02 pm
OK, what I want to know is…will your kids eat this? My normally not-at-all-picky 16 year old boy (read: will eat anything that isn't nailed down on any given day) won't touch cold salads with a mayo base. He's got issues. I think it had to do with his potty training. Or something.
Meeshy On Monday, June 29 at 2:02 pm
looks great, but i think i also come from the "chunky" potato salad camp.
I dunno, isn't this like mashed potatoes, pretty much?
Angie On Monday, June 29 at 2:02 pm
Please please please please tell us how to make home made mayo!!!! Please?!?!
Circle F On Monday, June 29 at 2:03 pm
i'm also on the 'chunky side' … and so is my potato salad .. ha ha ha …. I like purple onion, eggs mashed w/a fork, celery(sometimes), a little taragon & dill, hellmans and mustard … maybe a lil sugar and the best pickles are NOT hamburger dills but Vlasic whole dills that you chop up into chunks.. they have such a better flavor than thin hamburger dills.
Elisha On Monday, June 29 at 2:22 pm
I see me making this NO LESS than 3 times in the next 2 weeks. Thanks P-Dub!!! You da best!
annie On Monday, June 29 at 2:23 pm
jhmo, but pickles and potato salad just dont go together. i prefer a sweet/tart flavor that i get from red wine vinegar, sugar, yellow mustard and mayonnaise. also, i prefer my mashed potatoes piping hot.


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Entrepreneurship is often only thought of as the creativity needed to start a business. There is so much more to it than that however.
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Boredom is the birthplace of creativity. In the same way, the need to survive is the birthplace of entrepreneurship. The problem is, not all of us tap into it. We've found other means of survival so that we can get by without it. It is when those means fail us that our deepest entrepreneurial instincts kick in, and that is when creativity begins to flow. Following are three ways to tap into your own entrepreneurial spirit.
Take the time to let your brain do it its work. This can be structured, unstructured, or both. Sit with a pen and paper and write down every idea for a business that pops up. Carry pen and paper with you specifically for the purpose of writing down ideas when they pop into your head, and use it. Occasionally, or more often if time is of the essence, scan the list and think of each idea in light of what you know about demand, location, and other necessary factors for starting a business. This can happen all at once in a single brainstorming session if you want to start a business right now, or it can be a process that takes place until you have the right idea to move forward with.
Forget About Money
Don't forget about it completely of course, but remember there is help out there. You do not have to have to have all the money in the bank to get started. There are tons of loans and grants available to start a business, and sites like Biz2Credit.com do a lot of the work for you by connecting small business borrowers to lenders such as banks, credit unions, and alternative lenders that offer products right for their situation. These many includes small business growth loans, loans for capital, and small business lines of credit. There is no reason to let lack of money squash entrepreneurship.
Find a Mentor
This is a biggie. Find someone that knows what they are talking about and bounce ideas off of them. They will be able to help you determine which products of your brainstorming have real potential, and they can help you determine how best to move forward. If you do not know someone personally, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has people that can help.
Entrepreneurship is a means of survival. It is the creativity to determine what you want to do and the spirit to do it. Do not let your entrepreneurial spirit lay dormant simply because you are comfortable. You can do better than comfortable, and these tips can help.
This article was submitted by Faith Stewart. Faith Stewart has a BBA with a major in accounting and spent 10 years working in the various aspects of accounting and finance before pursuing her passion for writing.


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PHILADELPHIA – University of New Hampshire senior quarterback Kevin Decker (Armonk, N.Y.) has been added to the 2011 Walter Payton Award Watch List for the most outstanding player in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). The announcement was made Tuesday by The Sports Network, which presents the award with sponsor Fathead.com.
Decker, a co-captain, has guided the Wildcats to a 3-1 record and a No. 6 ranking in this week's The Sports Network/Fathead.com Top 25. The signal caller ranks fifth nationally and second in the CAA in passing efficiency (169.59), eighth nationally and tops in the CAA in total offense/game (310) and he's No. 2 in the FCS in points responsible for/game (23.5). The 6-foot-2, 205-pound QB leads the CAA in passing yards/game (270.8) and is second among non-kickers in scoring/game (8.5 points).
Through four games, the first-year starter has completed 89 of 125 passes (71.2 percent) for 1,083 yards and 10 touchdowns; he is UNH's second-leading rusher with a team-high 46 carries for 157 yards, averaging 3.4 yards/carry, and he's tallied five of the Wildcats' seven total rushing scores.
Decker, who set personal bests with 352 passing yards and four touchdowns while tying a career high with 23 completions in last Saturday's 39-32 victory against Holy Cross, has previously been feted with the Gold Helmet Award from the New England football writers Sept. 28 and the CFPA National Performer and National Quarterback Performer of the Week awards Sept. 12.
A national panel of sports information and media relations directors, broadcasters, writers and other dignitaries will vote on the 25th Walter Payton Award after the regular season. The honor will be presented at the FCS national awards banquet Friday night, Jan. 6, in Frisco, Texas.
Running back Jerry Azumah (1998) and quarterback Ricky Santos (2006) are the two previous Wildcats to garner the Payton Award.
UNH plays host to Villanova in a CAA conference clash this Saturday at Cowell Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. For tickets, visit www.unhwildcats.com or call (603) 862-4000, extension 5.


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Representations of Generalized Clifford Algebras
Speaker(s): Emre Coskun
Abstract: Clifford algebras arose in Dirac's work on the relativistic wave equation in quantum mechanics. Using the Clifford algebra associated to a quadratic form on a finite dimensional vector space, one can reduce the relativistic wave equation, a PDE of order two, to a system of linear PDEs. Similarly, one can use matrix representations of generalized (i.e. higher degree) Clifford algebras to reduce a PDE of higher degree. These generalized Clifford algebras have been the subject of ongoing research since late 1980s. In this talk, we will discuss generalized Clifford algebras, known results about their representations, and results of ongoing work in this direction.
Date: 08/05/2010 - 1:00 pm
Collection: Connections in Geometry and Physics 2010
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Hey l absolutely love this shit way to go Cara! I have run a successful bootcamp before….but the stuff you guys are showing just makes it so much easier and exciting!!
Can't f';.ing wait to get started.
Nice Job…Way To Go
Awesome Steve! Excited to start coaching program with you. Getting ready now!!!
Hey guys,
This was AWESOME!!! Steve & Cara, you guys rock.
I'm going to launch this as the very next promotion…. next week.
Would love to schedule my next coaching call with Cara and find out any extra insider strategies. Thanks againl.
I like it!
The referrals have been the very best source of marketing for me here in Los Angeles, where, let me just say, the competition is fierce!
Good video, these tips and ideas are great especially if you can build up a good following on the likes of facebook, thanks
How did you promote accountability through email?
I am a Personal Trainer with a business that I have just strated spontaneously. I was sick with the routines that happen day in and out in a gym-like setting and wanted to be in control of what activities I undertake with a group of people with my own feel.
Thinking big and having little money to do anything…causes alot of frustration, as I know the plans that I have would work really well. This will hopefully give me the results I want, though I dont have any Clients!
I have an idea for getting PT´s clients from nothing! not even a webpage or blog!
Steve, If your interested in hearing from me about this idea…let me know and after I have completed it (Which I can´t tell you yet! and if it is successful with me) we can have a chat about posting a video just like the one above letting everyone know about my little secret for getting clients from nothing!
Hey man good luck with your idea, I hope it rocks! keep me in the loop..Steve
Hey Steve, great video, I want on but your sold out, please please please open this up again and let me know asap! Thanks for all your help from the UK.
Hey John, this is Sylvia I work with Steve. There's a rumor that BCF5 is going to open next week…"wink-wink"
Amazing put me down!!!!!!!
This is Insane! Its impossible to be that easy. O wait a min, no its not!
Steve your stuff really F$#@ works. Who ever doesnt have Formula 5 you a missing out.
Thanks Chris and Cara!
Great stuff and you were right on with it being simple. I will be getting this out to my list ASAP!
is this for real, it so awesome
Wow, this is some good stuff. The training part is easy, but this is the stuff that trainers need to know. I tried to click and buy,but it is sold out! how do I get on the list?
I have tried this with my bootcampers and it didn't work, i tried bedros marketing email out. i sent it too 60 people and i got about 2 emails back. Must work for some people and not for others?
Hey Alan, I think the problem is you only sent it to 60 people. 2 out of 60 is not a bad percentage. If you could have sent out to 600 you would have got 20. Its all about the list my friend. Do everything you can to build that list.
You Rock! Listen up everyone – what Cara says is THE GOSPEL. Just follow her lead and you'll be successful
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Silvia Printed Scarf
Our sumptuous scarf, crafted for us in a family-run mill in Italy, hits the top prints of the season — florals, plaid, paisley, or dots. Incredibly soft and perfectly square, it sits prettily at the neck without a whit of bulk, and gives even the most basic ensemble a dash of panache. * 54" square; self-fringe * Modal/cashmere * Italy
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We've recast our favorite wrap in warmer, weightier cashmere — just right for cool nights, long flights, frosty offices, and alfresco weddings. The plush hand makes for an elegant cover-up or an exquisite scarf. * 86" L x 26" W * Pure cashmere * Imported GARNET HILL CASHMERE Garnet Hill cashmere is made from the fine, downy undercoat of Kashmir goats raised in Inner Mongolia. Our suppliers practice responsible herd management and produce the highest quality fibers, which are washed, carded and spun into sumptuous two-ply yarns, twisted to resist pilling (without compromising strength). To achieve our vibrant colors, we use only Oeko-Tex certified eco-friendly dyes, which means we also use fewer chemicals, less water and less energy. From start to finish, every step in our manufacturing process takes place under the glass roof of a world-class, eco-conscious production facility.
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10 Resort-Based CasinosCasinos based in luxury resorts are a big draw even during the lean season, in addition to the many entertainment options available.
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Hotels and resorts with casinos attract guests even during lean season, because the casino provides an attraction that is not seasonal or weather-based. Even though the casino may be the main feature, amenities such as swimming pools, spas, restaurants, theaters, and many more also draw out crowds for the experience that comes with staying in the resort. These types of hotels are popular among balikbayans and local high flyers and high rollers who like to spoil themselves with the good things in life.
The whole gang can find a leisurely way to spend their time within the confines of such resorts. Kids can swim and play in the pool, while the ladies can bond over a cup of tea in the lounge or while having a massage in the spa. The men of the house can try their luck at the slot machines or in a game of poker at the casinos. Couples can spend an intimate date watching a movie or play at the resort theater or enjoying a romantic meal at the hotel restaurant.At resorts built around casinos and entertainment amenties, there's always a little bit of something for everyone. Whether you're thinking of heading out to play some cards or simply to enjoy the accommodations in or out of the city, here are 10 resort-based casinos for you to choose from.
Heritage Hotel & CasinoAside from slot machines and poker tables, Heritage Hotel & Casino in Roxas Boulevard offers luxurious room accommodations and facilities. An outdoor pool with a side bar can be a perfect spot for lounging while having a few drinks with friends and family. Those who want to prepare before a gathering can hit the in-house salon and have a quick makeover.
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Sofitel Philippine Plaza ManilaAside from their first class casino, PAGCOR Club, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila is also known for their wide selection of delectable dishes in their expansive buffet menu at Spiral. Guests can dine alfresco or inside the classically designed restaurant fitted with elegant fixtures.
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Resorts World ManilaManila residents and tourists can visit Resorts World Manila in Pasay to experience first class service and amenities. Outside the casino are a wide range of food establishments, luxury boutiques, round-the-clock movie houses, and a theater that showcases local and international artists.
Thunderbird Resorts RizalThunderbird Resorts Rizal, located just outside the borders of Metro Manila, is a popular destination for concerts and events. Its spacious grounds and tailored halls provide an intimate setting for all kinds of activities. An infinity pool and a golfing range keep guests entertained while they take a break from the casino.
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Fort Ilocandia Resort HotelSprawled across over 77 hectares of land in Laoag is Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel, which boasts a shopping center, a video arcade, a casino, and several unique restaurants. Those who want to try sumptuous Chinese food can dine in Lucky House Chinese Seafood Restaurant, while those who want to dance the night away can try the Golden Pavilion restaurant that serves drinks and tasty Asian dishes.
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Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks & CasinoFontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks & Casino in Pampanga is a haven for families with its quaint waterpark, salon, and spa that offer a wide array of services. Guests who want to watch a movie can head to the mini theater before ending the night by having dinner at any of the following F&B outlets: Caf� Fontana, Golden Pavilion, Korean Restaurant, The Grill, Red 8, Cake Shop, Piano Lounge, Palms Bar, KTV, Happy Family, Sunken Bar, and Crocodile Bar.
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Subic Bay Venezia HotelLocated in Subic Bay Freeport Zone is the Subic Bay Venezia Hotel with elegantly themed rooms and a casino fitted with several slot machines and poker tables. Rooms are furnished with classical pieces that recall the Renaissance era. The hotel's central location also allows easy access to Subic's outlet stores, malls, and restaurants.
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Hotel StotsenbergAside from its Casablanca Casino, Hotel Stotsenberg in Clark, Pampanga is known for its several restaurants that offer a variety of delectable dishes and beverages. Ladies who want to engage in intimate conversations can grab a bite at Twist Caf�, Hacienda Lounge, and Stots Grill; the men on the other hand can visit Bleu Bar and SBar and listen to music or play indoor sports.
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & CasinoA pavilion enclosed in a pool welcomes guests to this lovely site in Mactan, Cebu. The rooms are elegantly fitted with modern amenities and are spacious enough to lodge a small family. Aside from enjoying the gaming tables for Baccarat, Black Jack, Roulette, and Super 6, guests can also make use of other entertainment amenities such as the lounge, pool, and fitness gym.
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Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & SpaImperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa in Cebu offers word class accommodations and amenities sure to be a big hit to both adults and kids. This hotel features a sprawling waterpark with exciting slides and gigantic pools, luxurious accommodations, extensive games in the casino, and a restaurant serving an array of mouthwatering courses.
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What natural fibers (i.e., NOT acrylic) would be washable, would not lint/pill, and is hypo-allergenic? I'm wanting to make a dog bed, but my little girl is SOOOOOO sensitive and is very allergic. She gets along marvellously with my old cat (residing with my best friend now), but in a bit of irony, she is clearly allergic to cats! Additionally, whenever I'm knitting with wool and she gets all snuggled in with me, her face gets red and poofy. :-(
I was thinking of camel yarn, but that pills like insanity (even though the lady at my LYS insists it pills but does not lint), and my girl would be more than happy to chew incessantly on pilling yarn. Basically, I want something soft, washable, non-lint/non-pill, and not wool.
That seems like it doesn't exist in natural fibers. I desperately do NOT want to use acrylic. I have become a fiber snob and HATE knitting with acrylic. The feel is so...bleh.
Also, it needs to be sturdy.
Am I looking at nothing other than cotton?
Actually, if you think about it, there is no such thing as a non-natural fiber.
I'm not sure I'd call the chemically altered, extruded fibers "natural" ; though that also describes silk - which is natural.
MMario - ambiguity is cultivated, it doesn't happen in a vacuum!
In that all that is in existence comes from nature, there is nothing that is unnatural. However, there are substances which are altered by Man, but then again, Man comes from nature.
A couple of thoughts - possibly the camel but hard - felted ? That should eliminate most or all of the pilling.
Otherwise you are looking at plant fibers; cotton, hemp, linen etc, and definately NOT felted - which probably means you are going to want a tight, tight, knit.
MMario - ambiguity is cultivated, it doesn't happen in a vacuum!
Does it have to be 100% natural? If not, try Knitpicks Shine worsted which is 60% cotton and 40% modal (rayon from beech wood). It is machine washable. I am using it for the chemo caps and it is very soft. I love working with it.
They also make CotLin Yarn which is cotton and linen, also machine washable, but is a DK weight. The Shine is also available in DK weight.
How about superwash wool? My (limited) understanding is that the treatment to make wool washable reduces it's allergic properties.
Here's an idea. Knit up some swtaches/toys for your girl from vairous fibers and see which ones she reacts to least.
Good luck! Keep us updated.
Try hemp or ramie.
Can you find something with a big linen content?
I apologize profusely, but I find your predicament hilarious. The image of a little doggy with a poofy allergy face is too adorable. *tears*
LOL, I know, right? The worst was when we had to get her some medication for a skin problem that was purely puppy-related (it went away for good once she was past puppydom), and she was allergic to the flavoring they put in it to make dogs take it more easily, only she was REALLY allergic. Her face was HUGE. She didn't even look like a Chihuahua anymore. The vet's directions for this? She gave us non-flavored meds and told us to give her CHILDREN'S BENADRYL. LOL I was like, "So...I DO have a child, then." Heh.
In all honestly, that's one high-maintenance pup! Honestly, acrylic might be your best bet ANYWAY, since its HIGHLY washable. Just get some gloves to avoid the plastic-y feel!


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What made McNabb a good QB was his legs, he was never an accurate passer. Once he lost the quickness, he was pretty much done.
Begs the question - why didn't Desko find room on SU's staff for him?
Players are drafted by NBA teams based on potential as much as talent. Greene was drafted based mostly on his potential because the perception was that he would improve. He hasn't though, he still has the same poor shot selection and lackadasical defense, and he'll most likely be out of the league after this season. Waiters is different though, he has real talent and he would've kept improving and probably been a lottery pick next year. He probably should have stayed one more year IMO.
We used to go there occasionally, until one time we were told that we'd have to wait an hour for our table because it was parent's weekend for SU, even though we had a reservation. Never went back again.
Hang in there fellas. Keep growing as a team, there's still time to turn it around!
There's no question that having Melo would've made a huge difference against OSU. He was what made the zone defense work so well, he would have helped tremendously with slowing down Sullinger.
You let everyone down Melo, teammates, coaches, the university, fans - everyone.
The money is tempting for these kids, but it seems more and more like they'd be better off staying in college four years and then go to the NBA. Donte Greene took the quick cash, and he's been a bust and he'll most likely be out of the NBA after this season. Even Jonny Flynn has struggled.
I've been saying since last year that things have changed in college lacrosse. The high schools are producing many more lax players than they were even just five years ago, and they're going to about the same number of college lax programs. We will not have the same dominant teams that we're used to having, the competition across the board has improved dramatically.
There's still a lot of season left, hang in there boys - but let's get Fired Up!
Syracuse wins this game if Melo doesn't screw up, letting everyone down. His defensive presence in the middle would have helped tremendously with keeping Sullinger in check. What a shame...
The "something" missing is that the playing field has been leveled. The sport has exploded at the high school level, and there are many more quality players to go around. Times have changed, I don't believe that we'll be making appearances in the final four year after year anymore.
night·mare [nahyt-mair] noun
A terrifying dream in which the dreamer experiences feelings of helplessness, extreme anxiety, sorrow, etc.
This is our own fault. We keep electing the same people and then we get disgusted when they do something like this, and then the next election we elect the same people, and then we get disgusted...
I'm guessing that tickets won't be so hard to come by now.
The orange-on-orange uni's look like pajamas, they need to go.
This game was further evidence that our days of dominating and going to the final four are likely over. The talent pool is deeper now and there are more than enough talented players to go around. With that being said though, this team could come together by the end of the season to make a deep playoff run.
Check out Gottlieb's Wikipedia page, it includes some pretty funny stuff
"As a child, Gottlieb dreamed of becoming a Bollywood dancer, but those dreams were dashed following a tragic Lite Brite accident that forever ruined his rhythm. He never danced again."
So UVA's coaching staff made adjustments during the game and our coaches failed to respond by shaking up the defensive strategy.
Encouraged by how the Orange played, we looked like one of the best in the country and we'll keep getting better as we continue to gell. Someone please teach Daddio and Buhr proper faceoff technique so that we don't get violation after violation, that was ridiculous.
I was glad to see UVA beat Maryland and their stall-ball tactic, they even gave them a taste of their own medicine in the 2nd half by doing a little stall-ball of their own - poetic justice.
We can beat them, but we need to cut way down on the turnovers to have any chance at all.


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- Choice of fabric for the wrap. For my larger vase ( vase #1) I used cream colored muslin. For my smaller vase ( vase #2) I used cream color burlap
- Velcro
- fabric for the bunny ( or whatever image you use)
- Fusible Web or liquid Stitch to secure your image to the wrap
- burlap for the tail, eyes and ear
2) Sew your finished edges.
3) Next, sew your Velcro strips on at the ends of your fabric wrap. After sewing the Velcro to one side, turn your piece over and sew it onto the opposite side on the other end. You want the two Velcro pieces to connect, so that it secures itself around the vase.
4) Next, add your bunny. I traced a bunny pattern onto my fabric and then cut the shape out.
5) I used fusible web to secure my bunny to the wrap. After ironing on the fusible web to the bunny, I ironed the bunny onto the wrap. You could also use liquid stitch to adhere the bunny to the wrap. Another option, is to finish the edges of your bunny by sewing around the image once it is secure on the wrap.
6) For the eyes, ear and tail I used cream burlap. For the tail and eye , I made rosette flowers ( big and small) and secured with hot glue. For the ears, I simply twisted a small piece of the burlap and secured on with hot glue.
For my larger vase, I also added two strips of fabric around the top and bottom of the vase and secured with hot glue.
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oxy 1Syllabification: ox·y
Pronunciation: /ˈäksē/
noun (plural oxys or oxies)informal
1 short for oxycodone. he took oxy after knee surgery
More example sentences
- And he was majorly hooked on oxy, too.
- I'm on meth and oxy, which completely cancel one another out!
- The growing national plague of oxy addictions, overdoses, and deaths was caused by the illegal activity of some doctors, pharmacists, and patients.
1.1A tablet of oxycodone: they stole some oxys from a pharmacy
More example sentences
- I told her take me to the pharmacy, I need Percocets and oxies to distribute to the drugged out mommas.
- I'm not cocky, but when i pop oxys, i get a bit obnoxious.
- I'm curious to know if he was on oxys while driving.
(also ox-)
combining formChemistry
Representing oxygen.
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