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Am working with a LYS to investigate and maybe form a men's knitting group in my area.
We currently have a group called Pints and Purls that meets at the local brewpub on monday nights to well have some pints and purls. We have seen a few guys show up now and again. Sometimes they are just come alongs with their wifves/girlfriends etc.
Years ago when i first started knitting I found it to be most default often losing count of vary simple pattern repeat like in a rib stitch. At the time I did not know why but it frustrated me to no end and was one of the reasons I gave up on knitting.
Is there a place where men meet to knit and chat as so many women do? We live in Upper Bucks County, Pa.


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True Blue Naked's In the Buff Body Polish ($17.50 for 8 oz.) is a creamy body exfoliator with tiny jojoba beads, shea butter, and vitamin E. The scent is kind of a soft lemon-y aroma; not floral, very clean and fresh smelling.
I've found most body scrubs and washes don't have any scents that linger beyond the shower, but I could still detect a clean lemon scent when I sniffed my arm. This is to say that the scent doesn't fade entirely, but it isn't overpowering either. Personally, I'm a huge fan of clean scents, particularly lemon and citrus, so it works out nicely for me.
What's interesting about this particular body scrub is how creamy it is. I took some from the tub, slathered it on my legs, and I found adding a little more shower water to it made it turn creamy and spread more easily. It lathered up a bit, and the jojoba beads are so fine/soft that it is a gentle exfoliator, too. I have some more abrasive sugar-based body scrubs in my shower, which have a place in my heart, but for more regular exfoliation, I definitely will be using this. I also like just putting some on my loofah and using it that way, when I'm a bit lazier, and it works just as well.
All in all, I'm pleased with the scent, performance of the scrub (well, polish), and I know it'll last me several months. This is a product I'd personally use 3-4 times a week, possibly less (again, if laziness kicks in…), and I know it'll last me a few months, so there's good value in it for me.
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An advisor to the Chinese government who proposed a nationwide ban of private Internet cafés provoked hackers into defacing the websites of her business.
Yan Ki, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), suggested the ban in order to combat a host of social problems she blames on the cafés. Yan said that the Internet-enabled hangouts promoted truancy, videogame addiction and pornography, reports The Telegraph.
Yan was quoted as saying:
Many serious problems are linked to internet cafés and businesspeople usually ignore their social responsibilities. Desperate diseases must have drastic cures, which is to ban them all.
Yan, described as a "prominent business woman," then saw the website for her chain of restaurants hacked, with links deleted and messages posted that mocked her perceived self-importance.
The CPCC is made up of 2,374 members and is described as "an advisory body." The Telegraph wrote that Yan's suggestions "stand no chance of being adopted."


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Nick, you'll have to direct us, please, to that interview where Fuller says that Lounds is dead - because I am not convinced in the slightest that she is. For two reasons: 1 - Freddie (or Freddy) Lounds is an extremely pivotal character in the "Red Dragon" novel, even more so than Chilton and Katz in the Harris novels (and Fuller's already killed those two off). Unless he's changing absolutely everything, Lounds isn't dead. I find it hard to believe that Fuller would kill Lounds now, given his desire to put Red Dragon to screen and the epically visual scenes that Freddy Lounds has in the novel. 2. I may turn out to be wrong, but I still think that this is all one very long con by Will Graham (and likely Jack Crawford). A few episodes ago, the fishing conversation between Jack and Will alluded to the notion that Will is using himself as bait for Jack to catch Lecter, and Jack approving. I hold firmly to the belief that this is all carefully orchestrated. I think that we're seeing what Hannibal sees, and we're only allowed that point of view. Hannibal needs to see Will as the killer he's unleashed, as his counterpart, and that's what we're seeing - down to the last image of their two faces merged. Will had to drag Freddie back in - he knew that if he allowed Freddie to go, she would either blow the whole con with her big mouth, or she would end up getting killed by Lecter (who was waiting at her hotel with a plastic suit).
I both agree and disagree with you - if that's even possible on these here internets. I've read the comments and I've seen how personal this is for you, and I totally respect that. I can't really argue with empathy :-) I agree that it wasn't a great move on Oliver's part to hide. However, the motivation for his previous self-exile was very, very different, even though the result was the same. The first time he ran, he was feeling his limitations as a hero; his best friend died because he wasn't able to stop the second device (which he didn't know about). It was failure and self-doubt. This time, however, there's two things. For one, it's pure, unadulterated guilt and despair - which is what Slade was going for. Oliver's decisions - his Sophie's choice, his choice to not cure Slade, his choice not to tell his family about Slade - those decisions have cost him and his loved ones everything. The loss of his company and fortune, the loss of his sister's trust, the safety of his friends, the impending destruction of his beloved city...and the straw that broke the Arrow's back, the death of his mother. All because of him. The onslaught has been CONSTANT, and that's not the kind of $h!+ you can just shake off. Hell, if we as viewers need a break from the intensity of this storyline, imagine Oliver as the centre and cause of all of it. Two: Oliver didn't just go off to hide, but to come to terms with the decision to die. He was convinced that his death was the only thing that would stop this - and he needed time and space to be at peace with that decision. Oliver is still learning to be a hero, and the decision he made to sacrifice his life to save what's left of everyone's was heroic, even though it came at a time when it seems he'd have served better by being present for his loved ones. Was hiding a bad idea. Absolutely.
Do I blame him for hiding? Not in the least.
I don't think "everyone" in the panel is saying that, and that's certainly not what I was trying to say. Perhaps I didn't word my thoughts properly. Last week we were asked if we thought she should go to DC, this week we were asked if she was in love. Separate questions, but there's no reason why her decision can't be contributed to by both her sense of independence AND her feelings for Pike. I think her hesitation is due to both. By no means was I trying to imply that her "not" being in love was the ONLY reason she was still in town.
I've been thinking about the ending of this episode - I'm willing to bet that Jack Crawford is in on this. I think he knows that Will killed that guy, and that this is part of the setup. Will is playing Hannibal, getting him to show himself and slip up. I don't think Will is so far lost to his own self that he would kill a guy and do what he's doing in the previews.
1. I am SO HAPPY about a new big bad - especially with that bloody disappointing Haibach resolution weeks ago. This group hasn't been challenged quite yet, and this is just the thing to spice the show up a bit. 2. This was one of the best Patrick Jane episodes in a long time. We got to see so many of the great things about him, things that make him wonderfully complex. His caring side, his "mentalist" skills, his detective skills, the con man, the unsure/uncertain Patrick. Short of ruthless Patrick, this was like a Patrick Jane's greatest hits.
I think that most of the FBI knew that they were in a relationship (as did Patrick), but only Abbott knew that Pike was being transferred, which I'm sure he only knew because he's in a position of authority. Jane's very savvy about human interaction, but he doesn't always pick up on things, or sometimes willfully ignores them, especially when it comes to Lisbon. I think he takes it for granted that he knows her really well, and is often surprised by an emotion or thought she has that he didn't anticipate. He couldn't tell Lisbon was upset back on their plane ride when he returned to the U.S., and he couldn't tell how much Lisbon really liked Pike.
I think it's highly plausible that she wouldn't know what a Grimm is. Nick had absolutely no idea what was going on when he started seeing things - and if his aunt hadn't come back to town to tell him, he would have thought he was nuts too. Nick was also lucky enough to have his first Wesen encounter be a reformed blutbad. Trubel is much younger than Nick was, she seems to be alone and she's seen the works. She would have had no one to tell her, and she can't exactly look it up in an encyclopedia. She's been surviving against all these Wesen who go berserk and attack when they see her...all she knows is to defend herself. I think it's safe to take her at face value. That being said, you could totally be right - she may be a double agent of some kind. We do know that the Royals had Grimms in the past.
Great review! This evolution, or this "becoming" as they put it in the therapy session, is a theme from the novel Red Dragon. The killer in the novel, Francis Dolarhyde, believes himself to be going through a process of "becoming". Though they've certainly not stuck with the canon, it's great to see those callouts to the novels. I loved Hannibal's reaction to the discussion of Bedelia Du Maurier. He let his guard down for about half a second and his voice was dripping with contempt for her. This episode did show us one thing: Will isn't unique to Dr Lecter. We've been going on the notion that Hannibal feels a connection to Will, and wants him as a friend and fellow killer. However, Hannibal views killing as a second nature to be encouraged, and as a psychiatrist, he's nurtured and evolved that second nature in anyone who has shown a glimpse of it. He did so with Randall, and is doing so with Margot. What Hannibal is doing with Will is what he always does. Maybe Will isn't so special after all.
Seriously. If THIS happened NOW, I can't even imagine what they have planned for the finale that's 3 episodes away. Have mercy.


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UNH is now 3-0-1 so far during the spring season and has outscored its opponents, 5-0, during the four matches.
Midway through the second half, sophomore center back Michael Davis (Tigard, Ore) played a long indirect kick into the box. Derek Bragg (Downingtown, Pa.), playing up front for the first time in his collegiate career, challenged the UMass-Lowell keeper, who as a result failed to cleanly catch Davis' kick. The ball fell to Adam Marcellus (Malvern, Pa.), who calmly lobbed a shot from 15 yards out into the net for his first goal of the spring.
Once again, juniors Michael Jenne (Vernon, N.Y.) and Brian Levey (Pittsburgh, Pa.) shared goalkeeping duties, each playing 45 minutes to combine for the shutout.
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Conor Shanosky heads it home for the Kickers; Martin gets his first start
Conor Shanosky heads it home for the Kickers; Martin gets his first start
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Conor Shanosky headed home a free kick to put Richmond up 2-0 over Vancouver Whitecaps Reserves; the final score was 2-1.
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63' RICHMOND KICKERS GOAL! CONOR SHANOSKY heads in a Nate Robinson free kick! Richmond leading 2:0! #GoKickers
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Collin Martin earned his first professional start!
Congrats @martcw12 on your first professional start tonight! Good luck, hope to see you in the first XI soon! #dcu
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Additionally, all four DCU loanees on the West Coast trip started the match for the Kickers.
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Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner spoke out Friday against the political action committee seeking to remove him from office with a possible referendum on the September ballot.
Mr. Finkbeiner, who reprised his State of the City speech to members of Perrysburg Rotary, said organizers of the so-called Take Back Toledo group are interested only in their own personal agendas.
The mayor delivered the speech for the third time Friday- this one tailored for regional and Wood County consumption at the Carranor Hunt and Polo Club.
The campaign to recall the mayor officially began Monday, when organizers met with volunteers helping to gather the needed 19,753 signatures within 90 days to put the decision before voters in September.
The mayor made the comments about Take Back Toledo in response to a question from the audience.
He previously has pointed out that most of the organizers live outside Toledo. In December, he accused Tom Schlachter, co-founder of the Moses-Schlachter Group Inc. of Sylvania Township, of attempting to get public funds to profit from information he gained from his service on the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority board.
Brian McMahon, president of Danberry National Ltd. of Perrysburg and a principal member of Take Back Toledo, attended the Rotary meeting yesterday, and said afterward that Mr. Finkbeiner's comments cast the group in the wrong light.
"When somebody asked him about Take Back Toledo, he said it's just a group of people who have personal agendas and personal vendettas," Mr. McMahon said "I don't think that's true."
If it were just a small group of people with vendettas, the campaign won't succeed, Mr. McMahon said.
"We are living in a time where time is very critical," he said. "The sooner that Carty either resigns or is removed from office, the sooner we can get at bringing the people together as a region."
It's the regional economy that got Mr. McMahon involved in the campaign.
He said Mr. Finkbeiner talks about cooperating as a region in economic development, but he also competes with neighboring municipalities. He pointed to the mayor's attempts to attract Bass Pro Shops to Toledo instead of Rossford.
"On one hand, he says we have to work as a region, and on the other hand, in the same speech, says he tried to steal the deal," Mr. McMahon said of the mayor's speech in Perrysburg yesterday.
The mayor in December accused Mr. McMahon, who lives in West Toledo but operates from a business in Perrysburg, of repeatedly misleading area citizens - most recently in his advocacy of an intermodal hub near Toledo Express Airport.
Brian Schwartz, who served as the mayor's spokesman until May, 2008, said the campaign is not anti-anything and is pro-Toledo and pro-northwest Ohio.
"I don't know that any of the people who organized Take Back Toledo have anything personal against Carty at all," Mr. Schwartz said.
The campaign is about the regional economy and regional leadership, Mr. Schwartz said.
Mr. Schwartz said he left the mayor's employment on good terms, even though his resignation followed a three-week suspension for alleged off-air vulgar comments spoken to a Detroit radio station producer.
"There's certainly no personal grudges," he said.
If the recall question makes it onto the September ballot and a majority of voters agree to recall Mr. Finkbeiner, he would have to step down as soon as the vote is certified. Toledo City Council President Mark Sobczak would take over for the final three months of the mayor's term.
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Chart of Permissible Motions Second Vote Reconsideration Motion required Debatable Amendable required allowed Privileged Fix the time to adjourn Yes No Yes Majority Yes Adjourn Yes No No Majority No Recess Yes No Yes Majority No Question of privilege No No No Chair grants No Call for the Orders of the Day No No No No vote, demand (1) No Incidental Appeal Yes Yes (2) No Majority Yes Point of order No No No Chair rules No Parliamentary inquiry No No No Chair answers No Suspend the rules Yes No No Two-Thirds (3) No Withdraw a motion No (5) No No Majority (5) Neg. only Division of a question Yes No Yes Majority No Division of the assembly No No No No vote, demand No Objection to consideration No No No Two-Thirds Neg. only Subsidiary Lay on table Yes No No Majority Neg. only (5) Previous question Yes No No Two-Thirds Yes (before vote) Limit or extend debate Yes No Yes Two-Thirds Yes Postpone definitely Yes Yes Yes Majority Yes Commit or refer to a committee Yes Yes Yes Majority Yes Amend Yes Yes Yes Majority Yes Postpone indefinitely Yes Yes No Majority Affirm. only Main Yes Yes Yes Majority Yes Unclassified (motions that bring a question again before the assembly) Take from table Yes No No Majority No Reconsider Yes Yes (4) No Majority No Rescind Yes Yes Yes Majority/Two-Thirds (5) Neg. only 1. The Call for the Orders of the Day must be enforced upon the request of a member, unless it is set aside by a two-thirds vote. 2. An appeal is debatable subject to certain rules. 3. Standing rules—majority vote. 4. A motion to reconsider is not itself debatable, but if the motion under reconsideration is debatable then debate can occur on that motion. 5. Refer to Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised for this rule. Objective 9: Complete Assignment Sheet 2. Objective 10: Identify voting methods. WORD TO LEARN pending motion __________________________________________________________ Which voting method best fits decisions made in other school organi- Consider zations? What about in a family situation? This... Unit 11 - Parliamentary Procedure and Official FFA Meetings Information Sheet - 13 T he method of voting on a motion depends on the kind of motion it is and on the rules of the organization. As stated earlier, most votes are decided by a simple majority of 50 percent plus one of the voters. Some votes require a two-thirds majority to pass. This is the case for motions that address the rights of the groups, such as motions to suspend the rules, rescind a motion, or limit debate. When figuring the results of a two-thirds vote, remember that if you double the number of negative votes and that figure is equal to or less than the positive vote, then it has reached a two-thirds majority vote. The following six methods are the most common voting methods. ■ By voice—The chair asks for those in favor to say "aye" and those opposed to say "no." This is common when the vote is not close and cannot be used for two-thirds majority votes. A member may ask for an exact count. ■ By show of hands—This method does not require a count of hands. It is used as a substitute for a voice vote and is often used when the vote is not close. Again, a member may ask for an exact count. ■ By standing—Another substitute for a voice vote, the standing vote may make it easier to determine if the vote is close enough to require a roll call or ballot vote. ■ By roll call—This exact vote is tallied by calling the roll. Each person votes "yes," "no," or "present" (indicating the intention to abstain from voting) as his or her name is called. Form Your Own NAP Youth Group! S o have the motions, structure, and even the history of parliamentary procedure pulled you in? If you're ■ Develop methods of attracting young members in NAP, OSAP, and local units intrigued by this test of logic and fairly intricate world, you're not alone. ■ Encourage activities that will bring As you identify others with an interest local youth organizations together at in parliamentary procedure, you should the state or local level consider forming a National Association ■ Develop a network among the youth, of Parliamentarians (NAP) Youth Group. their advisors, and all levels of the All that is required is a sponsor who is organization a member of NAP, a small fee for dues, enrollment in an educational institution, ■ Promote volunteering with youth and an interest in parliamentary proce- among parliamentarians dure. The OSAP can assist local youth Youth groups are addressed in the groups in many ways, including a supply bylaws of both the NAP and the Okla- of parliamentary coaches and judges for homa State Association of Parliamentar- contests. For more information, visit the ians (OSAP). Generally, youth groups are Oklahoma State Association of Parlia- called on to: mentarians' youth web site at <http://www. ■ Encourage participation in the activi- okparliamentarians.org/youth/index.htm>. ties of both NAP, OSAP, and local units 14 - Information Sheet Unit 11 - Parliamentary Procedure and Official FFA Meetings ■ By ballot—This type of exact vote ensures secrecy. Members vote on slips of paper. ■ By general consent—This method is often used when a motion is not likely to raise objections. The presiding officer may say, "If there is no objection, . . ." Members agree by remaining silent. If a member objects, the matter must be settled by another voting method. NOTE: Organizations may also allow voting by proxy, which gives per- mission to a person to vote on a matter on behalf of another member who is absent. Objective 11: Complete Assignment Sheet 3. Objective 12: Complete Assignment Sheet 4. Let's Review... 1. Describe the role of Henry M. Robert in the standardization of the rules of parliamentary procedure. 2. Name two settings at which formal parliamentary procedure would be appro- priate and two at which informal procedure would be sufficient. 3. Name three of the purposes of parliamentary procedure. 4. Why is it important to have rules and procedures for a Career Development Event (CDE)? 5. Why is it important to have an agenda at an FFA chapter meeting? 6. List the order of business for a typical FFA chapter meeting. 7. Describe the responsibilities of the FFA chapter officers. 8. Diagram the proper arrangement of the FFA meeting room. 9. What are the similarities and differences among main motions, subsidiary motions, privileged motions, and incidental motions? 10. Use the Chart of Common Motions to determine which motions do not need a second. 11. Explain why more than one method of voting may be desirable. 12. Choose an FFA officer and recite his or her part of the opening and closing ceremonies of an FFA meeting. Unit 11 - Parliamentary Procedure and Official FFA Meetings Information Sheet - 15 ct Fun Fa The History of the Pledge of Allegiance T he Pledge of Allegiance is the official pledge recited at FFA functions. Most Americans know the Pledge of Allegiance, but how many authorship is not certain, credit is most often given to Francis Bellamy. The Pledge of Allegiance has been changed actually know the story behind the Pledge? three times. The first change occurred on Flag The Pledge of Allegiance was first written Day, June 14, 1923. The first National Flag Con- for 1892 Columbus Day celebrations in public ference was held in Washington, D.C. Some indi- schools to celebrate the 400th anniversary of viduals attending the conference felt that the the discovery of America. The original version words "my Flag" might be confusing to the vast was referred to as "The Pledge to the Flag." The number of immigrants who had come to the U.S. words were: It was thought some people might think the refer- ence was to the flag of their country of origin. I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Thus, the wording was changed to read: Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivis- ible, with Liberty and Justice for all. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States, and to the Republic for which it stands: There is still some controversy over who wrote one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Justice the original Pledge of Allegiance. The words for all. to the Pledge of Allegiance first appeared in the September 8, 1892, issue of The Youth's In 1924, the Pledge of Allegiance was slightly Companion, a popular family-oriented magazine, changed when the words "of America" were but no author was listed. Francis Bellamy was added to it: the chairman of the committee that planned I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United the Columbus Day celebrations and was a States of America, and to the Republic for which staff member of The Youth's Companion. James it stands: one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Upham was employed by the publishing com- Justice for all. pany that produced the magazine. Although the The third change to the Pledge of Allegiance wording occurred on Flag Day, June 14, 1954, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower autho- rized adding the words "under God." The Pledge of Allegiance was changed to read: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The Pledge of Allegiance received recognition by Congress June 22, 1942, when it was included in the U.S. Flag Code. It was not until 1945 that the Pledge to the Flag became offi- cially known as The Pledge of Allegiance. When reciting the pledge, it is customary to place the right hand flat over the heart (or upper left portion of the chest). If a hat is worn, it should be removed and held in the right hand at the left shoulder, with the hand resting over the heart. 16 - Information Sheet Unit 11 - Parliamentary Procedure and Official FFA Meetings
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It turns out that Herman Cain is not a big Rick Perry fan. Cain, who followed Perry as a "flavor of the month" atop the Republican presidential field, told Fox Business Network host Don Imus that Perry got undeserved media attention because the establishment had chosen him as its favored White House candidate. "He started […] [Read More]


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Anthrax Singer Joey Belladonna Says Journey Songs Helped Him Get Gig
Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna admitted that he relied on Journey to get him through his audition.
Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna admitted that he relied on Journey to get him through his audition.
Anthrax's Scott Ian understands why Gene Simmons said rock is dead -- but not, in a larger sense, with the premise.
For many rock fans, getting the chance to walk into a bar and try to keep up with Lemmy in his prime would be a little like a sports fanatic being invited to play basketball with Michael Jordan.
For Scott Ian, having the chance to work with Roger Daltrey was a dream come true -- until he was asked to critique the long-time Who frontman's performance.
With the 28th anniversary of Cliff Burton's tragic death arriving today, the Metallica bassist's legacy looms large for fans and friends -- including Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian.
The Anthrax guitarist took some gratuitous shots at the former Skid Row singer at a recent roast.
Slash surprised fans of Anthrax at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (March 27) by taking the stage to play guitar on 'T.N.T.,' the AC/DC song Anthrax chose for their new album of covers called 'Anthems.' The band turned in a pretty convincing rendition, captured on the fan video below.
For over thirty years now, drummer Charlie Benante has been captaining the mighty ship Anthrax through choppy metallic waters, alongside first mate Scott Ian and fellow crew members of differing rank, station and duration – all of them responsible, in some measure, for steering the band's career into the so-called 'Big Four' of thrash and keeping it there.
Anthrax's classic rock cover song choices provide great insights into the old-school roots of these legendary New York thrashers. Over the years, Scott Ian and company have almost built their own cottage industry out of covering other bands' songs. Never ones to dismiss or disguise their influences, the


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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama joked Saturday that the years are catching up to him and he's not "the strapping young Muslim socialist" he used to be.
Obama poked fun at himself as well as some of his political adversaries during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by politicians, members of the media and Hollywood celebrities.
Entering to the rap track "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled, Obama joked about how re-election would allow him to unleash a radical agenda. But then he showed a picture of himself golfing on a mock magazine cover of "Senior Leisure." "I'm not the strapping young Muslim Socialist that I used to be," the president remarked, and then recounted his recent 2-for-22 basketball shooting performance at the White House Easter Egg hunt.
But Obama's most dramatic shift for the next four years appeared to be aesthetic. He presented a montage of shots featuring him with bangs similar to those sometimes sported by his wife. "So we borrowed one of Michelle's tricks," Obama said. "I thought this looked pretty good, but no bounce."
Obama closed by noting the nation's recent tragedies in Massachusetts and Texas, praising Americans from first responders to local journalists for serving the public good.
Saturday night's banquet not far from the White House attracted the usual assortment of stars from Hollywood and beyond. Actors Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Claire Danes, who play government characters on series, were among the attendees, as was Korean entertainer Psy. Several Cabinet members, governors and members of Congress were present.
And despite coming at a somber time, nearly two weeks after the deadly Boston Marathon bombing and 10 days after a devastating fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, the president and political allies and rivals alike took the opportunity to enjoy some humor. Late-night talk-show host Conan O'Brien headlined the event.
Some of Obama's jokes came at his rivals' expense. He asked that the GOP's minority outreach begin with him as a "trial run" and said he'd take his recent charm offensive with Republicans on the road. "In fact, I'm taking my charm offensive on the road — a Texas barbecue with Ted Cruz, a Kentucky bluegrass concert with Rand Paul, and a book-burning with Michele Bachmann," Obama joked.
Late-night television host and comedian Conan O'Brien holds a gavel as he speaks during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel, Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)×
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The Android operating system means seamless access to everything GoogleTM and more than 1,000,000 apps in the Google PlayTM store.
Stay on top of everything—and in touch with everyone—via easy access to Gmail™, Calendar, Hangouts™, and G+™.
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Google Now™ puts all the information you need—flight information, traffic, weather, package deliveries, and more—at your fingertips. And, with Motorola's Touchless Control, you don't even have to touch your phone for information, you can just ask by saying "OK Google Now" followed by a command.
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A bold new visual style, improved performance, and added features for a better experience.
For all the features you see, there are even more behind the scenes that allow developers to make your favorite apps even better.
The new phone app automatically prioritizes your contacts based on the people you talk to the most.
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And with the new Hangouts, you can even share your location and send animated GIFs.
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Frederick Barthelme's first novel, Second Marriage, is a wondrous tale of love and absurdity set in the Gulf Coast suburbs.
Dan Jenkins' new football novel, Life Its Ownself, picks up where Semi-Tough left off; Heat from Another Sun, a dark detective novel, turns on the gore.
William Humphrey's Hostages to Fortune tells a sodden fishing story; C.W. Smith's The Vestal Virgin Room tells of an empty quest for fame; Rosemary Catacalos' Again for the First Time is an outstanding collection of verse.


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The Nexus 7 was the first Android/Nexus device to ship with Chrome as the stock browser. With Android 4.2 and the Nexus 4, Google completely ditched the AOSP browser and made Chrome the new default browser. While Chrome for Android is an excellent browser, it has some serious performance issues on slightly older devices. It feels a bit bloated and is a memory hog compared to the AOSP browser. Apart from performance issues, Chrome for Android clearly struggles on some heavier sites like TheVerge, where pinch-to-zoom is choppy. It is also visibly slower than the iOS6 and AOSP browser in benchmarks.
Thankfully, many custom ROMs for the Nexus 4, including CyanogenMod and AOKP, still include the AOSP browser as an alternative to Chrome. However, if you are running the stock Android 4.2.1 build on your Nexus 4 with root access, you can easily install the stock AOSP browser in just a few steps.
Step 1: Download the browser.apk file from here, and transfer it to your phone.
Step 2: Copy the browser.apk file to the /system/app folder. Then, long press the apk and select the option to change its 'Permissions'. Change the permission of the APK to -rw-rw-r.
Step 3: Rename 'BrowserProviderProxy.apk' and 'BrowserProviderProxy.odex' to something. Otherwise, the AOSP browser will just force close.
Also, keep in mind that once you change the name of these files, you will not receive any OTA updates in the future. You will need to rename these files back to their original name, if you want to receive the OTA update.
The AOSP browser also supports Flash, which Chrome lacks. Simply download and install the Flash Player APK from here, to enjoy Flash based websites on your Nexus 4.


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From now until October 7th, the southeastern Netherlands city of Venlo will be hosting the Floriade 2012 World Horticultural Expo. Covering 66 hectares, the expo invite visitors to experience nature in a variety of ways through the creation of five unique themed worlds. Wandering through wooded areas, the visitors discover each world and all they have to offer. Swiss architectural photographer Thomas Mayer has shared with us images of unique pavilions and structures found throughout the expo. Each innovative pavilion is meant to educate and inspire. Continue after the break to view the Floriade 2012 pavilions.
Architectural Photography: Floriade 2012 World Horticultural Expo / Thomas Mayer
http://www.archdaily.com/225800/architectural-photography-floriade-2012-world-horticultural-expo-thomas-mayer Karissa Rosenfield


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Manuel Pasqual has expressed his delight after he finally signed a contract extension at Fiorentina.
"I'm very satisfied," the defender noted. "It is an honour for me to continue playing in Serie A with this shirt."
The 29-year-old has only appeared in the Italian top flight for the Viola following his 2005 move from little Arezzo.
The left-back has been in discussions with the Tuscan club for the last few months given that his previous deal was set to expire in June 2012.
Pasqual, who admits that he wants a return to the international set up, has put pen to paper on an agreement until June 2014.
Pasqual has won just two caps for the Azzurri. His last came in a November 2006 1-1 friendly against Turkey.
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It is my great pleasure to introduce our first special guest on Digital Play – Shelly Terrell is an English teacher, educator, blogger and all-round inspiration when it comes to educational technology. In this post, she puts the case for using a wiki to support digital play with learners.
Did you know that the average time spent playing video games per week is 18 hours? Imagine if your students spent 18 hours a week practicing their English voluntarily. Perhaps, you won't be able to persuade your students to practice English for this amount of time, but you can get them to practice their English outside the classroom in a fun way! Many of the free games online are fantastic for language learning. My class time is highly focused on having students speak English, therefore, we rarely spend a lot of class time playing online games. Instead, the games are put on my class wiki for students and parents to enjoy at home. These games are optional, but I find that most of the children will play them at home with their parents guidance.
So what do you put in a wiki?
A wiki is like a class website, but easier to design. Wikis are free for educators and are advertisement free if you sign-up at Wikispaces for Educators or PBWorks for Educators. Both of these sites provide you with a variety of tools to embed (insert on your wiki page) to help students collaborate and build a language learning community full of resources. Below are some ideas to consider:
Have a translation button to help students and parents understand the website
Use video tutorials like the one below to help students and parents navigate the wiki
List the vocabulary and grammar the students are supposed to learn with each game
Conduct a parent workshop to teach parents how to help their children play the games and reinforce the language at home
Supplement the games with related songs, stories, finger plays, activities and/or videos
In the English Story Time wiki, I list an English story the student can read that relates to the theme in the game
Have students use other web 2.0 tools to provide support and excitement for the game
Have students design their game characters using the Voki website or upload drawings of their characters in Blabberize
Have students write reviews of each game and how they believe the gaming experience can be improved. Encourage the students to share this with the game designer, because they will be motivated if the game designer responds.
Adding the "social" to game-based learning…
Have you watched anyone recently play a game on their Wii or PS3? You will notice that these games have virtual worlds and that players can speak through headsets to other players that are located in another part of the world. Several of our students already play these games and they enjoy them, because they get to compete with others, complete tasks with others, and interact with others. Language is learned through social interaction so it is important to add this dimension to the games we choose for our language learners to play. Wikis are great tools for adding the social networking aspect to your game-based curriculum.
Consider these ideas:
Embed a Wallwisher so students can easily add in gaming tips
Embed a Google Doc where students add tips and tricks to pass certain games stages
Embed a forum where students can discuss game strategies. Wikispaces comes with a discussion page.
Have students create graphs and charts on your computer's software and post them on the wiki. These graphs can chart their progress on their games like how much time they took to complete a level.
These graphs add a competitive edge as students compete to raise their rankings.
Useful links:
What other ways do you envision wikis enhancing game-based learning?
Shelly Sanchez Terrell is a freelance technology teacher trainer, the VP of Educator Outreach for Parentella.com, and an English language teacher based in Germany. Explore her Teacher Reboot Camp Blog for tips on professional development and integrating technology effectively into the classroom. Feel free to connect with her on Twitter, @shellterrell.
"If the child is not learning the way you are teaching, then you must teach in the way the child learns" - Rita Dunn
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Thanks for a great post Shelley, some very useful ideas here. What I especially like is that you make it clear that games can be extended into further language work (in this case, via wikis). One of the most common complaints heard about computer games being played in classrooms is that students are 'not really learning'. Your post clearly makes the case for the games themselves to be surrounded by continued useful language production. Thank you!
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By DOTTY NIST
The South Walton Tourist Development Council's "big blue" signs now in storage are seen by some as a solution to reported problems with Walton County's community directory sign program on U.S. 98.
"We thought it was a really good idea," said Pat Blackshear, county director of planning and development services, when the proposal was aired on Nov. 5 at a workshop of Walton County's Scenic Corridor Design Review Board (DRB),
Blackshear explained that businesses located on roads intersecting with U.S. 98 had been complaining to county commissioners that the black-and-white community directory signs now in use were not adequate in helping motorists attempting to find their businesses. The community directory sign program has been in use on U.S. 98 for over a decade.
Businesses are allowed and encouraged to place signs conforming with the county's sign standards on their own property, but the U.S. 98 Scenic Corridor Standards prohibit businesses from putting up "off-premises" signs, signs located on other property. Community directory signs, located within the county road right-of-way, are an exception to that rule.
In 1997, soon after Walton County Code Enforcement cracked down on off-premises signs along U.S. 98, the community directory sign program was established. Businesses and other entitites located on county roads intersecting with U.S. 98 were allowed to put up black-and-white signs, typically with the name of one business, subdivision, or other entity displayed on each panel of these combination signs. Construction and maintenance of the signs was the responsibility of the businesses/entities displayed on each signs.
Poor maintenance has been one complaint from the public about community directory signs. According to Walton County Senior Planner Tim Brown, other complaints on the part of businesses have been that once all the panels are taken, there is no place for new businesses to display their name, and that "people don't see" the signs as they drive along U.S. 98.
"We've just got complaints of 'people don't know we're there, help us out,'" Brown reported.
In early 2008, the South Walton Tourist Development Council had put up several kinds of signs in connection with a $260,000, 49-sign wayfinding signage project. Several months later the organization found itself under strong pressure to remove these wayfinding signs, which were criticized as "too tall" and "too blue" in color. Plans were announced to shorten some of the taller signs, and, ultimately, there was a decision to bow to public opinion and remove a portion of the signs, the ones identifying various beach communities on CR-30A. Still in place from that signage project, at least for the time being, are "gateway" signs at entrance points to the county and directional signs pointing the way to various beach communties.
The community identification signs have remained in storage since being removed in spring 2008. When complaints about the community directory sign program on U.S. 98 surfaced a couple of months ago, DRB member Tim Norris suggested the unused community identification signs as a solution. Norris serves on the TDC as well.
The Nov. 5 DRB workshop had then been set up to look at the possible retro-fitting and use of the blue community identification signs and other solutions to the complaints about the community directory sign program.
A surprise to most people at the workshop was the presence of one the former blue community identification signs that had undergone a makeover. DRB chairman Paul Smith, owner of Smith Signs, had changed the color of the former blue sign to bronze, the same color commonly used for traffic signal mast arms and other roadway items. The sign also featured reflective metallic lettering on one of the panels.
There had been previous statements by the TDC that the color of the signs could not be changed. This was apparently not the case, but according to Smith's comments to the "Beach Breeze," changing the color took considerable effort. He said the work on the one sign was an all-day job for his shop, and that eight coats of paint were required. Smith also said the new paint should wear well, subject to maintenance on the signs.
TDC Executive Director Sonny Mares told the DRB members that the TDC would be "certainly interested" in providing signs to be used as community directory signs. He said that approximately 25 signs of similar size would be available for this purpose. Mares said it would be his recommendation for the signs to be donated by the TDC for use as community directory signs in order to save taxpayers money.
"We are trying to be good neighbors to help the beautification of Scenic 98," Mares commented.
He suggested "revenue neutral charges" by the county from businesses participating in the sign program to fund maintenance of the signs.
Apparently no representatives of the businesses who reportedly had been complaining about the community directory sign program were in attendance at the Nov. 5 workshop. The only comment from attendees was provided by Mary Nielsen, who was against the community directory sign program in general, and Maria Sassano, who said she did not want any of the signs rejected for CR-30A placed on Scenic Gulf Drive. Sassano said that as a Scenic Gulf Drive resident she would find that "very offensive."
DRB members responded that this proposal is for U.S. 98, not Scenic Gulf Drive.
Nielsen called the black-and-white community directory sign near her home on CR-393 "an ugly thing to look at."
She found the repainted bronze sign "more aesthetically pleasing," but questioned whether the county should be "in the advertising business" for businesses. Nielsen added that in her opinion, with today's tools of the phone book, the Internet and GPS, there is no legitimate reason why a business cannot be located simply with a sign in place in front of it.
"I think the government should get out of private enterprise," Nielsen summarized. "I think everyone in this day and age can find what they're looking for."
"I tend to agree with Ms. Nielsen," responded DRB member Bob Johnson. "Do we want to keep them there?" he asked regarding the community directory signs, "I'd almost like to toss that back to the board of county commissioners."
DRB member Tim Norris pointed out that not all drivers have GPS.
DRB member Sue Grill wondered who would coordinate placement of the signs and maintain them. "There's a lot of money involved," she said.
Blackshear suggested that the money question be posed to the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), along with a recommendation by the DRB that the proposed replacement signs would be preferable to the current community directory signs.
Johnson then proposed a motion that the retro-fitted TDC signs "would be a satisfactory replacement" for the current community directory signs. That motion was approved 5-0 by all DRB members in attendance.
Blackshear stated her intent to bring the issue before the BCC at a future meeting for consideration.
THIS RETIRED community identification sign, which had been part of the TDC's wayfinding signage project, has a new look with eight coats of bronze paint and reflective metal lettering. Dozens of signs that were once part of the TDC signage project are now in storage. There is now a proposal for such a makeover of some of these signs to serve a new use as community directory signs on U.S. 98. "We thought it was a really good idea," said Pat Blackshear, county director of planning and development services, when the proposal was approved on Nov. 5 at a workshop of Walton County's Scenic Corridor Design Review Board (DRB). Blackshear stated her intent to bring the issue before the BCC at a future meeting for consideration. (Photo by Dotty Nist)


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Photo by David Verzi, 2007. (Yes, I know, I need a newer headshot, but this is the one I've got. While I'm at it, the photo in this blog header is by Len Radin, taken at Congregation Beth Israel in 2012.)
Hi there. Nice to meet you. I'm Rabbi Rachel Barenblat. I've been blogging as the Velveteen Rabbi since 2003. I can't take credit for my blog's clever title. As my first post notes, the name is borrowed from a cartoon by Jennifer Berman, which has hung over my desk since college. In April of 2008, TIME named Velveteen Rabbi one of their top 25 blogs in their first annual blog index. (They said very nice things. Thanks, TIME.)
When I began this blog in 2003, I was not a rabbi...yet. The blog's original tagline was "When can I run and play with the real rabbis?" In September 2005, I became a rabbinic student in the ALEPH rabbinic program, the transdenominational ordination program run by the Jewish Renewal movement. After five years of intensive and wonderful learning, I was ordained as a rabbi by ALEPH: the Alliance for Jewish Renewal in 2011. In 2012, I received a second ordination from ALEPH as a mashpi'ah ruchanit (spiritual director.)
As of July 2011, I serve Congregation Beth Israel (North Adams, MA) as their rabbi. I am honored and humbled by that responsibility, and I take great joy in the work. We're a friendly, intimate congregation of about 100 member-families. If you're in the area, please do visit.
I hold an MFA from the Bennington Writing Seminars. My first book-length collection of poems, 70 Faces: Torah poems, was published by Phoenicia Publishing in early 2011. My second, Waiting to Unfold, was published by Phoenicia in 2013. My third, Open My Lips, is forthcoming from Ben Yehuda Press. I'm author of several poetry chapbooks, among them What Stays (Bennington Writing Seminars Alumni Chapbook Series, 2002), Through (2009), a self-published collection of poems chronicling the experience of miscarriage and healing, and chaplainbook (laupe house press, 2006), a collection of poems arising out of hospital chaplaincy work. For more on all of these, visit my website.
I'm excited about ecumenical work, both within Judaism (in 2012 I was chosen as a Rabbis Without Borders Fellow by RWB/CLAL) and outside of it (in 2006 I co-founded the first and only conference for bloggers of progressive faith across the faith spectrum, and in 2009 I participated in a retreat for Emerging Jewish and Muslim Religious Leaders. I was blessed to serve as alumna facilitator for that retreat in 2014.)
I grew up in Texas, and have lived in a small New England town since 1992. I'm married to Ethan Zuckerman, author of Rewire: Digital Cosmopolitans in the Age of Connection. Together we're blessed to be the parents of a terrific young man named Drew.
You can learn more about me by visiting velveteenrabbi.com. Or, by reading an interview or three. Faithful Progressive interviewed me in spring of 2005, before I was a rabbinic student: The FP Interview: Rachel Barenblat of Velveteen Rabbi. And here's one from 2007, a couple of years into my rab school adventure: Rachel Barenblat: When Can I Run And Play With The Real Rabbis? (by David Verzi, from the Berkshire Jewish Voice.) Or, for a more recent glimpse: Poems enrich rabbi's ministry, by Abe Levy in the San Antonio Express-News (2011) -- or David Verzi's 2011 follow-up, Rabbi Rachel Barenblat: Heat and Light (also in the BJV.)
Of course, the best way to get to know me is to dive into the blog; there should be enough material there to keep anyone busy for a while. Enjoy!
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Posted at: 04/12/2013 11:40 AM
Updated at: 04/14/2013 9:20 AM
by Jodie Fitz - Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club
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1 banana
1 cup milk*
6 oz. vanilla yogurt*
2 cups ice
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons peanut butter
Peel and slice the banana. Add the sliced banana, milk, yogurt, ice, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, honey and peanut butter into the blender and mix thoroughly.
Makes approximately three 8 oz. servings.
LITTLE HELPERS: Even the little kitchen helpers can assist in peeling and slicing the banana. They can easily cut up the banana by using a child's safety knife or a plastic butter knife.
PEANUT BUTTER: Use creamy peanut butter, not crunchy peanut butter, when making this recipe. I personally always purchase a natural or organic brand of peanut butter.


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wow been gone so long!
where to begin.
buzznet has only been 1 click away, yet i still somehow don't find the time to get on here and reconnect with everyone i want to catch up with!
lately i'm just updating facebook, and getting on pinterest to get ideas for new makeup or hairstyles, or something cute holiday decorations and DIY crafts. so for some reason, buzznet has been left on the back burner and i feel kind of bad about that.
this website has meant so much to me, and i am coming up on my 5 year buzziversary in february and it just seems so sad that the past 1-2 years weren't as buzznet-filled as my first three were.
so here is my resolution for the new year (i know, i know. it's only november. but hey! i can make a resolution anytime i want, right?!) I NEED TO GET BACK ON BUZZNET MORE. even if it's just once a week to post anything - photo, journal, just something. and to comment on people who i've been connected with for such a long time and i miss dearly.
that is my resolution and i hope i honestly stick to it. because i seem to suck at sticking to things lately except for strands of christmas lights (long story short, i got stuck in a strand of lights yesterday while i was trying to untangle them. complete with them getting caught in my ponytail and i twirled around in circles making it worse.)
so yay! progress! 1 journal down, and hey maybe i'll just be extra wild today and post a picture because hey. i AM a photographer so you'd think posting photos would make me feel all yummy inside.
now that i said yummy, i am off to find a cookie. my mind is everywhere today. talk to you all soon! <3


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Review: It's all in the details at U.S.S. Nemo
Some restaurants hide behind extravagant or exotic décor for lack of more substantial qualities, such as culinary originality and skilled preparation.
U.S.S. Nemo, a self-proclaimed "underwater" restaurant, is not one of them. Sure, there's a submarine theme, and yes, it's located in a strip mall — an odd location for a chic locale. But this is a serious restaurant for people that love fusion cuisine. Canadian-born chef Nicolas Mercier prepares delicious East-meets-West meals for both lunch and dinner, combining different flavors and cuisines without turning it into a science experiment.
Ever since I've started dining at U.S.S. Nemo four years ago, I have never seen it anything but busy. Showing up without a reservation on a weekend night will most likely translate in a short wait at a bar with seating for less than 10. The décor is stylish yet playful. Everything about this restaurant makes you feel like you are dining 20,000 leagues under the sea: The walls are painted deep blue; the bar resembles a ship galley; and two big submarine propellers hang over the kitchen door. The pièce de résistance, though, is the mock periscope hanging by the hostess stand. It elicits a giggle from most first-timers and perfectly matches the brass portholes that serve as windows.
Looking through the beverage menu, wines by the glass are very reasonably priced: They range from $4.50 to a little over $10. Bottles sell for around $30 to more than $100, with a selection that mostly favors American and French wines. For those who like sake, U.S.S. Nemo features a large selection of the Japanese rice wine — a nice touch for sashimi and tempura lovers. Either way, you won't be drinking a martini because the restaurant doesn't have a liquor license.
The appetizers offered on the dinner menu are varied and interesting, ranging from the Indian-inspired fish vindaloo ($8.25) to the French classic seared foie gras with a tropical twist of caramelized mangoes and cardamom sauce ($19.95). Never one to say no to Indian food (or dishes inspired by it), on a recent visit I ordered the vindaloo appetizer and a sun-dried tomato naan ($3.50) to share as starters. The fish curry is a good sized starter appetizer, presented in a crunchy leaf of lettuce and accompanied by a generous portion of raita, a yogurt dipping sauce popular throughout India. Although described as spicy on the menu, the morsels of tender white fish were on the mild side, cooked in a tomato and ginger sauce that was savory but not hot. The curry spices went particularly well with the naan, a soft and tasty bread baked to perfection.
Other appetizers include French regional specialties such as sweetbreads and duck confit, along with Asian favorites like seaweed salad and sashimi. Main courses follow suit by showcasing a mix of tropical-inspired dishes such as the Macadamia encrusted mahimahi ($21.95) alongside Asian-influenced entrees like the miso broiled seabass ($27.95), one of the chef's signature dishes.
The tandoori spiced fish ($19.95) has quickly become one of my favorites. Available with either mahimahi or salmon, this dish features strong Indian influences in the form of a tangy tandoori spice rub. The mahimahi filet is blackened with a powerful blend of garam masala, then served on a bed of rice with green beans, cherry tomato halves and a dill and cumin sauce. The fish is beautifully cooked, so tender and flaky I could cut it with my fork, and the sauce, which is sweet and piquant at the same time, goes well with a drizzle of fruity tomato oil and the savory tandoori spices.
Also a winning choice is the grilled Scottish salmon ($19.50). A generous portion of salmon fillet is doused in a red wine and star anise reduction, and accompanied by a vegetable risotto, pearl onions and sauteed spinach. The first pleasant surprise is the way the salmon is cooked: Moist and buttery and exactly the right temperature. The sweetness of the star anise and the delicate tartness of the red wine combine in a sauce that adds a certain something to the fish without overwhelming the palate with too many flavors. The second pleasant surprise is the risotto, which was cooked with good quality stock and to the right degree of doneness. Its inclusion adds a hearty Northern Italian touch that is both unexpected and refreshing.
Unlike many stylish restaurants, U.S.S. Nemo's flair isn't restricted to dinner. Prices are more affordable, but more important, the chef stays true to both his Far East and Mediterranean influences by offering sandwiches made with diverse fixings such as raita, pesto cream cheese, naan bread and tomato aioli. The grilled salmon BLT ($9.95) is one of the best lunch options on the menu: A twist on a beloved classic, it comes served on a crusty roll, dressed with pesto cream cheese and sun-dried tomato aioli. The basil, tomato and garlic blend together well and create a sandwich that is filling without being heavy or over stuffed with condiments.
When my friends and I are in the mood for Japanese food, we've opted for a tataki tuna salad ($13.95) and a bento box with fish and shrimp tempura and a tuna tataki ($12.95). The bento box looks amazing in a geometrical kind of way: a square wooden tray divided in irregular rectangular sections, each filled with either seafood or sauce. Both the fish and shrimp tempuras are crispy and golden on the outside, and tender on the inside. The yuzu-soy sauce that comes with the dish is salty and tangy, and it goes well with both the battered seafood and the barely-seared tuna. Fresh seafood and attention to cooking times make this simple dish a great option for satisfying an Asian food craving.
The tataki tuna salad is probably the least exciting dish I've ever ordered at U.S.S. Nemo, but its presentation makes it look special nevertheless. The seared fish rests on top of mixed Asian greens and an orange and seafood ceviche. One of my dining companions, a tuna maniac that orders it at every restaurant in town, declares this is one of the best tunas she has ever tasted and cleans her plate so fast I barely get a chance to try it.
In a town where fusion cuisine has become somewhat of a nuisance — it's everywhere and often pushed to ridiculous extremes — it's refreshing to find a small restaurant where it's done just right. That's U.S.S. Nemo for you: intimate, elegant and always surprising. In a good way.
U.S.S. Nemo
3745 Tamiami Trail North, Naples
(239) 261-6366,
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday.; 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday
Cuisine: Seafood with Indian, Japanese, French and Pacific Rim influences
Service: Polite and professional
Atmosphere: The unusual submarine decor gives this small restaurant a unique look.
Noise and light levels: The dining room can be loud, especially on weekend nights. Lighting is pleasantly dimmed.
Prices: Lunch $4.95 and $18.95. Dinner appetizers and salads $5.75 to $15.50; main courses $15.95 to $39.95
Value: Prices are comparable to those at most Fifth Avenue restaurants. The menu selections and the freshness of the ingredients make it worth the price.
Recommended dishes: Grilled Scottish salmon ($19.50), Tandoori spiced fish ($19.95), the trio of profiterole ($7.95)
Verdict: Small in size but big in taste, this unique restaurant is great for anyone who wants to try something a little different.
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Reduced Foodstamps Payouts Could Hurt The Economy
Originally published on Fri November 1, 2013 5:49 pm
Food stamp recipients will see a cut in their benefits starting Friday. For the hungry and unemployed, more cuts may be coming. That's a challenge for the affected families, but it could also be a drain on the broader economy.


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New York Times National Editor to Discuss Midterm Elections at Pomona College
Richard L. Berke, national editor of The New York Times, will discuss the midterm elections in a public talk at Pomona College on Tuesday, November 9, at 4:15 p.m. in the Smith Campus Center (170 E. Sixth St., Claremont), Rose Hills Theatre.
Berke has served as national editor of The New York Times since March 2010. He joined the paper in 1986 and was a national political correspondent for more than a decade in the Washington bureau. He covered the 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential campaigns, and his beats included Congress, the White House, and money and politics
From 2002 to 2004, Berke served as the Washington editor where he was responsible for overseeing the daily work of 40 reporters, as well as coordinating political campaign coverage. In 2005, he was named associate managing editor for news and, in January 2006, he became assistant managing editor.
Before joining The Times, Berke was with the Baltimore Evening Sun from 1981 until 1986, where he became chief Washington correspondent after covering Congress, the White House and government agencies, as well as Baltimore City Hall and that city's politics. In 1980, he was a general assignment reporter on the city desk of The Minneapolis Tribune.
Berke has served on the senior advisory board of the Institute of Politics of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and as a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.
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God Bless America
3 out of 4 Stars
If your only recollection of Bobcat Goldthwait is some bit parts in films or his few cable stand-up specials, you've probably come to the conclusion that he's little more than a marginally talented has-been. With "World's Greatest Dad" and "God Bless America," Goldthwait deserves the same kind of recognition lavished upon social satirists such as Mort Sahl, Lenny Bruce and George Carlin.
Expanding on the country's obsession with media and the cult of personality in "Dad," Goldthwait dovetails it to include the downwardly spiraling economy, the dumbing-down of the populace, bad manners, self-involvement and the fear of mortality into a scathing, rusted-razor jagged-edge bellowing of rage and resentment.
The biggest problem (at least on a commercial scale) with authentic cinematic sarcasm is that few people will get it and most of them will be extremely offended. Sarcasm isn't slightly angry comedy; it's focused finger-pointing that hits so close to the bone that you can't help but laugh -- or cringe. Not so much because it's funny but because it's so familiar.
In the space of a couple days, the mid-40ish Frank (Joel Murray) is fired (some might say unfairly) from his job, is dismissed by his daughter and ex-wife, told he has terminal cancer and must fight everything in him from slaughtering the mouth-breathing cretins with whom he shares common domestic walls.
Frank is a smart guy and by most accounts is not the kind of loose cannon that might snap at the slightest provocation. He's got a high tolerance for stupidity, poor decorum, misplaced political correctness and garish, gratingly obnoxious self-importance but when one too many straws lands in his basket, he finally succumbs.
Soon Frank commits first-degree murder and we -- if not agreeing with his actions -- can at least understand his motives and so can Roxy (Tara Lynne Barr). She's an ostracized teen (maybe by choice) who witnesses what he does and then goes out of her way to track him down and give him metaphorical high-fives. Spouting an abusive family life, Roxy wishes to join Frank on his yet unrealized mission; to rid the country of malcontents, mouth-breathers and zealots -- one sanctimonious bullet at a time.
Roxy is a reasonably attractive, but not a gorgeous girl whose misplaced idolization of Frank is more than obvious. This facet of the story could have degenerated into pure sleaze but Goldthwait only wants to suggest it, not give it credence. For the duration, Frank's relationship with Roxy is asexual, platonic and avuncular.
It's only after lots of hard-selling from Roxy does Frank accept her as an authentic contemporary. Goldthwait's approach to this facet of the story is particularly impressive; in an honor-among-thieves sort of way. Despite being a serial killer, Frank still possesses a distinct set of values and is a kind-of stand-up sort of guy.
The movie is going to hit the bull's-eye with a lot of people that fall squarely into that treasured area of turf known commonly as "swing voters." If the political landscape were a football field, they would occupy the space between the two 45-yard lines -- those being moderate democrats, moderate republicans or libertarians. Those that don't live and die with party dogma, can make up their own minds and have that unique ability to not be sheep.
That said the truly amazing thing about Goldthwait's movie is that it is purposefully apolitical. "Red" and "Blue" are never brought up either obviously or on the sly, but all of it is still percolating just below the surface and is never mistakable. An equal opportunity offender, Goldthwait takes aim at both ends of the extreme. His wrath isn't ideologically based; it's rooted in common sense, common courtesy, the Golden Rule and humility.
The movie looses much of its sting with the final scene which takes place on the set of a show obviously based on "American Idol." In addition to flying in the face of everything Goldthwait has already laid down, it descends into borderline farce. Considering what has preceded it, it's a huge letdown. It's not enough to kill the overall message but is certainly sufficient in robbing the film of its desired, full-throttle impact. (Magnolia)
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- DISC SPOTLIGHT: 'God Bless America' ( June 28, 2012 )
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Strictly producers have had to deal with bust-ups between three warring couples in the run-up to tomorrow night's grand final.
The situation between Lulu and Brendan Cole has been described as "extremely tense" — with the pair not talking to one another following their departure from the show in week six. A source said: "It makes things difficult for everyone."