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About: ^^^ CLICK WEBSITE LINK BELOW TO ENTER ^^^Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:45:13 +0000 From: amy dancer Subject: Amy's DareIt was the second day of the holidays and me and my friend were kicking about at my house not sure what to do with ourselves. After a couple of hours of playing the xbox we we're getting bored.Steve suggested having a look in my sisters room. Steve fancied my sister a lot, but as she was 2 years older than us she looked down on him, and just sort of put hot naked lolicon girls up with it. I knew he wanted to have sweet little girl loli a look at her knickers, he'd tried so many times to look up her skirt when ever she was wearing one. I'd seen her knickers loads tgp lolita site top of times, I would dress up whenever I got the chance. I had been hoping to ls lolita teen links dress up today, but knew he was coming round.In her room steve went straight to her drawers, "What are you doing?" I asked"I've got to see her pants." He said, pulling out glory hole lolita dita a pink thong.I 10yo young lol models told him to put to it back as she'll know. I was always careful to put things right back as I found them, but already he was holding up a bra to his chest."If I get in the shit `cos of this..." I warned him, but he was taking his t shirt off, and trying to get the bra on. "Don't be silly, it won't fit you." I said. My sister is slim like me, and he clip porno young lolita was a swimmer, so it was never going to fit him.He looked at it, realised it young preteen lolita gallery wouldn't then threw it at me. "Go on, you try it." He dared me. Well, I was nervous at doing it in front of him, but a dares a dare.I slipped my shirt maxwell s natural lolitas off and put the bra on, doing it up easily behind my back. A bit too easily I thought, so made a joke about how weird it felt.Well, being two 15 y/o boys, the dares increased and it lead to me putting the young kiddy lolita tgp ls bbs lola top thong on as well, a skirt and one of her t shirts. I made some mental notes of where her clothes had to go back too, I didn't want to annoy Sarah.I ended up wearing a White denim mini skirt with a frayed edge and a black t shirt with `babe' on it in silver. tiny little lolita titties I refused to wear the boots he dared me to, so I wore a pair of ballet pumps. I told him I wouldn't be able to walk in the heals. As a forfeit I had to wear it for the rest of the day. I had to pretend to be annoyed, but I was quite pleased with it really.Come three I told him I had to change back as Sarah lolita tit girl gallery would be home some time after 4, and I wanted to get everything back. Well Sarah didn't get home that night till 6 when my parents got home, but Steve had already gone. He was coming back the next day, and I decided that I would surprise steve when he came round the next day.I was up and finishing my breakfast as pre teen lolitas pics mum left for work, taking Sarah with her. They both worked in the same office, so I knew they wouldn't be back till 6. My parents loli bbs preteen lolitas had got divorced when I was young, and Dad lived miles away in Manchester.I'd already done my prep work, I had made sure my legs and armpits were free of hair the night before, so after a quick shower to make sure I lolita cartoon top 100 was really clean, I went into sarah's room. I walked in with a towel wrapped around me like a girl would. I'd kept my hair dry in a shower cap, making sure the loose ends were all tucked in. My hair's about shoulder length, but I'd never tried to style it before. I decided to keep to a pony tail, but higher up on the back of my head.I knew which skirt I wanted to wear, it was a grade school loli nymphs denim one again, but really short and pleated. I always loved wearing it, it showed so much leg an a little bit of bum cheek. It had to be the pink thong and bra, and I used her chicken fillets to give me some breasts.Then I say down and started to put make up on. I wasn't very good yet, I hadn't really practiced enough, but I did small world lolita tits a good enough job. I was trying not to look little spanish lolita preteens at myself properly yet, just focusing on what I was doing.Picking a top to wear, I decided on a white sleeveless crop top, showing just a little bit of the flesh on my stomach. I sat on sarah's bed and picked up the knee high boots with the 3 inch heals. hentay 3d little lol I slipped my feet into them and zipped them up. One of her necklaces and a handbag with some makeup and stuff already in it. I noticed a tampon in there, but decided to leave it in, in case she noticed it was missing.I walked over to her lolitas preteen art pictures wardrobe and opened the door to look in the full length mirror.And there she was, Amy. I looked enough like a girl to not worry too much about what he would say pre teen littel lola when he saw me, and still just a little like me.I looked at my watch, and realised he would be here in about 10 minutes, then my little hairless lolita thought I'd better change my watch for one of sarah's.I walked down the stairs and as I got to the bottom the doorbell rang. Taking a deep breath I threw the door open pt loli models tgp and said, "Taa daa!""Oh, hello miss, are you're parents in?" A man was asking lolits nude cp links me."Um, no. Sorry." He thought I was a girl. Even my voice sounded girly in my fear."I guess you were expecting someone else, you're lolita fashion non nude boyfriend perhaps?" He said.I didn't know what to say, so he just carried on. lolita virgin preteen xxx forbidden lolita boy links "I'm here to read the meter love.""Oh, ok." I said and looked over my shoulder. When I looked back he was looking at my legs and I remembered just how short this skirt is. It did make me feel good, and I realised that other than steve, he was the first person to see me dressed, and he really did think I was a girl. It made me feel suddenly brave."It's this way." I said, and I walked in, swaying my hips and showed him where the meter was, just under the stairs. I opened the door for him and squatted down on my heels, with my knees slightly apart as I pointed to the meter. He tried not to look up, or I should say down my skirt, but he did. He shone the torch on the meter, wrote down the number and had another quick look as we both stood up.we started to walk back to the door as steve turned up and walked in the door. He saw me and his jaw dropped. The meter man looked back at me illegal ebony lolita fuck and smiled. "Here's your boyfriend then." He said."Hi Steve." I said and walked to him and put my hand in his, as the meter man walked out. He looked junior young lolita models back and I gave steve a peck on the cheek for show as the lolitas young teen galleries meter man closed the door. I looked at steve and saw my lipstick on his cheek, but decided to say nothing. "I thought it would steps lolita archive models be funny to dress like this," I said as I let go of his hand and started to walk to the kitchen. I could hear steve following me. "When he rang the bell I thought it russian preteen and lolitas was you. Can you believe he really thought I was a girl."Steve still hadn't said anything, so I carried on. "You know he even looked up my skirt."Steve smiled at that and seemed to come round. "I'm not surprised, I'm trying to lolita nude photo galleries myself." And we both laughed. I handed him a can of coke and to keep the whole girl thing going, I poured mine preteen teen lolita models into a glass."I didn't think you would wear those boots?" he said. "Well, I though they went with this outfit." I replied as we walked back to the living room to watch TV. As I sat down I some the skirt non nude loli girls out behind me and realised as I ran my hands over my legs it wouldn't make any difference. Steve was looking at my legs, but I decided to wait for him to start speaking as we watched Jeremy Kyle."So what pants nude lolitas kids pic are you wearing, the same as yesterday?" lolitas underground pedo lolitas video collections lolitas jpg He asked. I stood up and lifted the front of the skirt lolitas model non nude so he could see the pink thong and turned around so he could see it was a thong. "That skirt is short isn't it.""Yep. Feels almost like I'm wearing nothing." I told lolita teen thong models him.We both TV for a bit, lol non nude models then steve said, "This is boring, want to want something a lot better?" he asked.I looked at him to see what he meant, and he was holding a DVD. "It's one of my dads." He said. preteen lolly model pic I knew exactly what it was. His dad had some really good hard core porn, and whenever he could he would grab a dvd. It was much better than 20 seconds of something on the web. He put the film on and we settled down to watch it.It was just like lolita brooke shields nude every other bit of porn really, a guy and a girl and so on. Being 15, we were both very turned on, but with my bits all preteen prelolita nymphet model tucked away, I didn't young little jp lolita get very hard as I couldn't. I could see steve was and he kept shifting, and sometimes looking at me, but I made sure we didn't make eye preteen hardcore lol bbs contact.I did start to think that he was kinda cute, with my lipstick on his cheek, when I realised that was my first kiss. I didn't realise what my hands were doing, but I was stroking my legs, and had started to stroke the inside of my thighs free pree teen lolitas a lolita boy year old little. My legs were apart now, not a lot, just a bit. I realised I was thinking of steve as I did it bbs cp kds loli and was lolita models portal websites looking at the man on the screen kissing the girl, wondering what it would be like to really be a girl.Steve finally said, "if you're going to play with yourself, so am I." and he started to undo his trousers. I realised what he meant, so just carried on, feeling like a girl he lowered his trousers to his feet and his cock was sticking out very hard. He sat back down and just slowly stroked himself as he watched. I was now stroking the front of my thong and my legs and getting very turned on with steve sitting there playing with himself, and me touching myself up.As the girl on the screen knelt play lolitas xxx top down in front of the man, steve, "I would her to do that to me."I smiled at him and said "You've got no chance with a girl little lolitas preteen like her."He laughed and looked at me, with my legs apart stroking between my legs."Are fingering yourself?" he asked.I blushed as I was thinking of it. "No!" I said.He laughed again real loli preeteen model and said, "well you are a girl today. I thought you would."I moved my hand down a bit and with a finger moved the thong to one side, stroking over my young lolas naked pics hole. "Shall I?" I asked him. He kept looking at me and said nothing, so I gently pushed a finger in me with him looking. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply as did so."Shit! You are fingering yourself!" He said."I'm just trying it." I replied then we both carried on watching the tv. After a while steve said, "I'd love a girl to give me head like that." I looked at him and he finally looked at me. With him looking I moved my self around so I was looking at him through free young lolitas galleries my open legs with a finger in me.."Is that a request?" I asked. He didn't answer straight away, so I made an offer. I would preteen pamela lolita models blow him, if he would blow me, but if either of us didn't like it, we would stop."Yeah, ok." He said. I removed my finger and crawled on all fours over to him, just like the girl in the porno had done. Kneeling in front of him, I decided I wanted more than just giving head. I wanted a kiss, so putting a hand on his cock, and stroking it, I free nude lolita porn moved up him and kissed his cheek. He didn't move away, so I kissed again, a bit closer to his mouth. And again, and then on his lips. He was looking at me all the time, so I kissed again, but kept my lips there.The next time I opened my mouth and he opened his and we kissed, with his tongue slipping into my mouth. I opened my eyes and his were shut as we kissed, so I broke the kiss and lowered myself back down.I was eye to eye with his cock in my hand, slowly stroking it. I kissed it on the shaft, then higher up. I kissed the head and index lolita girl jpg then opened my mouth, taking him in. I settled down to copy real lolita free pics what the girl had been doing, sucking away as I bobbed up and down. I realised I was really enjoying myself, and already my other hand was back down there, slipping a finger into me again.Steve's breathing got deeper and I should have known what was about to happen as he came in my mouth. lolita nude panty models There was so much I just swallowed it all. I would never have thought that it would be hot.He stopped coming, but I left him in my mouth as he went soft, looking up at him. I smiled with his cock in my mouth still and he smiled back. "Was I any good?" I asked. I really didn't want to take him out my mouth."Couldn't you tell when I came?" preteen lolitas peeing pussy he asked and I laughed, running my tongue over the head. I moved around so that I was half laying on the sofa next to him, keeping him in my mouth."You ok?" he asked."aha, I just want to lolita image board bbs watch her for sister 13 yo lolita a bit." I said."You can take me out of your mouth you know." He said.I did so I could tell him I didn't want to and put him back in my fozya loli bbs galleries mouth as I laid my head on his lap. julia pics teen lolita We watch till the end of the first film, me running my tongue over his cock. When the man came, steve said, "Did you swallow?" I told him I did and that I was surprised I liked it. I sat up and looked at him."I wont make you if you don't want to." And went to give him another kiss. He looked a bit nervous about kissing me, so I drank a bit of coke, and then kissed him as the second film started. I was playing with his very hard cock as we kissed, and put my other hand between my legs and started to finger myself again. Before long I felt his hands on my legs for the first time as he stroked them. One hand was stroking my bum, and sometimes I could feel his hand next to mine as I fingered away. His hand started to feel mine, and he followed my finger into me, just felling where it went in.I took my finger out, and he had a feel of my hole. I lolita bbs models russian so wanted him to finger me, I was so turned on.Slowly he preteen lolitas videos hot slipped a little bit in, and I kissed him hard. I wanted him to know I wanted off lolita shy lolita him to, and then he slipped it in properly. Just then the girl on the screen said, "Put it in me." And we both laughed. I knew I would have to say it. "Want to?" I asked him. He looked at me and I could see he did. I stood up but he left his finger in me.I lent down to kiss him and said, "I'll be back in second." And I ran to sarah's room. I grabbed some lube I knew she had and put plenty in free lolita teens pix me pre teen lolita toplist then went back to older teen nude lolita steve.When I walked in he was naked and all I could think was how good his body looked as I kissed him. little lolita bbs loli I put some lube lolita clips top sies on him and then got on all fours so I could see the tv.He knelt behind me and started to pull the thong down, but I stopped him and galery lolita little tgp just little lolita pictures free pulled it to the side. He touched his cock to my hole and slowly slid into me.It felt so good, all I'd underage sex porn lolita ever had in me was my fingers and his, but he felt so much better than I could ever had imagined.He thrust into me once, twice, then came. underage young lolitas naked I knew he was a virgin until just then. I reached back and held him to me as I lowered myself to the floor. He laid on top of me, still inside me as we kissed."I've never yopung tenn loli vids done that before." He said. I told him me either, but I wanted to do it again. He kissed me and said we will.We laid there watching till the money shot and I could feel him getting hard in me again. I kissed him and felt him get very hard very quickly. I lifted my self up and he moved with me."I want to see you face when you cum." I told him, and he pulled himself out of me as I rolled over. When I was on my back with my legs open, he knelt between them and moved closer. I guided his cock into child lolita model nude me and he enter smoothly all the way in and kiss me. My legs were wrapped ls lolita underage photos around him and we fucked really slowly, getting faster. sweet young lolita pussy I was loving every second of him preteen lol sexy sites inside me, the feel of being held open by his lolitas fuck vulvas peludas 6 inches of cock was just the best thing in the world.I could tell now when he was getting close to coming, and he was getting very close. I was getting close myself with my own still tucked away. He stopped kissing me as he pumped away and I watch his face as he came. It was such a beautiful moment, I just wish 8yo loli nudes pics I had come as well. I felt so turned on and wanted just more of this. I kissed him and said we are going to do this again."I hope so." He told me. I lolita girl video sites kissed him and he slowly climbed off me. I felt so empty when he pulled out, but I wanted more ls magazine loli bbs of that cock. A lot more.He helped me stand up and said he would go and have a shower. I walked with him and he asked me why."I want to watch you." I told him, so I did. I sat on the toilet as he had a shower, it was wonderful. As he was video sweet teen lolita drying himself, I realised I need a pee, so I stood up, lowered my thong and sat down to pee, with him watching me. He was chinese little virgin lolitas smiling at me and said, "you even pee like a girl". Of course I said, "I am a girl."And I after wiping and pulling my thong up, I walked over and kissed him, then knelt down, 7 yr lolita nude and started sucking him hard till he came.After I'd swallowed we were in the kitchen, making something to eat, when we heard the door open. We young lolita pics rusian both looked at each other in fear. The porn wasn't on anymore, lolitas tin porn fotos but I was still dressed the same, with cum running out of me into the thong.I was loli preteen thong pics really scared. My sister walked into the kitchen and just stopped looking at me and steve."We were just messing about and lolitas pictures wearing pantyhose he dared me." I said really quickly. She just loli yo nude punish looked at me, then said to steve, "I think you'd better go." Steve put his sandwich down and walked out. I followed him as he got his stuff, pleased that he'd washed of the lipstick and I'd repaired mine. In the living room I whispered to him that I still want to do it again and risked giving him a quick kiss. I walked him to the door then went back to see what sarah would say."Well, I knew someone was going through my stuff." She said. She free young naughty lolitas was sitting down and pointed to the next stool so I sat on it, crossing my legs.We talked for a bit, I admitted I had worn her stuff before and that it was a dare yesterday so I decided to go all out today. She said she didn't mind, just wished I had spoken to her about it, then offered to show me some tips on make up. She also xxx young lolitas teens suggested I only wore such a short skirt if I was going clubbing, as it's not a day time skirt. "Unless you're at the beach."When I lolita daughter cute nude stood up, I saw her looking at the lolita girl photo art stool, and steve's cum had soaked through the thong and was on the stool."Yours or steve's?" she asked. beutiful lolitas naked art I blushed and she knew. She gave me a hug and said it's ok and that I could keep the thong."Come on, we've got about an hour, so lets show you what to do with make up."To be continued.
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Oct 22 2012
Italian Pot Roast
I made this scrumptious pot roast a couple of weeks ago and delivered it to the Lodge the night a couple members of the tv crew arrived from London for this new block of shooting, which will be over later this week. That was a very long sentence. Anyway, I'd actually started the roast the day before (you'll see why in a bit) and kept it in the fridge overnight, then finished it off and delivered it to them after they arrived. I knew they'd be jet-lagged, and I thought they might want something hearty, homey, non-airplaney, non-peanuty, and non-pretzely to eat.
Did you know non-pretzely is a word? It is! According to me.
This is a scrumptious pot roast and slightly different than my regular weeknight pot roast, which is yummy in its own right. For this one, I cooked it ahead of time, refrigerated it, then skimmed off the fat the next day and reduced the cooking liquid into a thick, rich sauce. I happened to have thrown in peppers and artichokes, but the additions are really secondary to the sauce itself. You could just take the traditional approach and throw in carrots and onions when you start the cooking process if you want to just keep it simple.
'Twas good. 'Twas very, very good.
Throw two chuck roasts (or one, if you don't want to make that much) into a big pot and dump a couple of jars of roasted red peppers right over the meat.
(Or one jar, if you'd rather not make that much.)
(In other words, this recipe can easily be halved.)
Oh! And I got these peppers at my local Alco store. Do you have Alco where you live?
I love that place.
These are a little different from typical roasted red peppers, as they still had the peel on. Oh, and I don't think they were roasted.
But other than that, they're exactly like typical roasted red peppers.
That made absolutely no sense.
Grab a couple of cans of artichoke hearts.
Drain them and toss them in, too.
And pour it over the whole thing.
So I added a few to the pot and poured in about a tablespoon of the oil they were packed in.
I was basically grabbing for any flavor I could find.
I didn't feel like walking outside and picking parsley, which happens to be the only herb left in my garden, because…well…I pretty much didn't feel like walking at all.
So I threw in some parsley flakes instead.
Please love me anyway.
I also had a bag full of peeled garlic cloves, so I threw in five or six.
And I quartered a couple of onions and threw those in, too.
Then I grated up the kitchen sink and tossed it into the pot.
Not really.
This is a pot full of wonderment!
Then things got really, really complicated: I put the lid on the pot.
Then I put the pot in a 275-degree oven for four hours.
And that's it.
Scary complicated!
I stuck a fork right into the center of the meat to check its tenderness. The fork went straight through—basically, the meat was fall-apart tender—which meant it was done. If the fork had met with any resistance, I would've stuck it back in the oven for another 30-45 minutes or so.
So here's what happened next: I removed all the peppers, onions, artichokes, and garlic. Basically, everything but the cooking liquid and the meat.
(That's a sundried tomato. Not the meat.)
And I threw it all in a bowl. As you can see, there are bits and pieces of onion and artichoke, but underneath the pile there are several artichokes still intact.
And threw it into a separate bowl. I covered the veggie and meat bowls and put them in the fridge…
Then I put the lid on the pot it was all cooked in and put it into the fridge, too! You could also transfer the liquid to smaller containers if you want. The point is, the liquid needs to be refrigerated for several hours or overnight.
And here's why!
So it's easier to skim off and get rid of.
"All the better to skim you off with, my dear!"
Now we're left with a big bunch of yummy, flavorful liquid.
So here's what we're gonna do: We're gonna bring it to a bawl.
I mean boil.
As it starts to boil, pour in some wine! I would have added this to the cooking liquid before I even put the roast in the oven, but I wanted to limit the wine flavor to the sauce/gravy just in case some of the meat wound up feeding my family, most of whom don't love the flavor of wine with their beef.
Not that they're persnickety or anything.
Then mix together a little flour with a little baking liquid to make a paste…
And add just a tablespoon or two of the paste to the liquid as it boils. Don't add too much at first: you just want to add a little structure and thickness to the sauce without totally glooping it up.
This is after just a few minutes of boiling. The sauce looks nice and rich…but not quite there.
Meanwhile, boil some egg noodles…
And throw them onto a platter. Heat up the meat and vegetables in the microwave, then tear the meat into pieces and arrange it all over the noodles.
Meanwhile, the sauce is really starting to reduce. When you start to see tiny bubbles all over the surface, it's getting close.
Arrange the veggies all around the chunks of meat.
Don't forget the garlic! Those cloves are sheer heaven.
Slowly spoon the sauce all over the meat.
This time, I was in the mood to walk. So I went outside and fetched me some parsley, man.
Then I sprinkled it over the top.
Parsley flakes in the roast, fresh parsley on the roast. Makes perfect sense.
I think.
Hello, lover. Will you marry me?
So first I served myself a big ol' bowl. It was divine.
Then I transferred the rest of it to a big, foil pan and delivered it to our Lodge guests.
I received an email from the two ladies late that night saying they'd absolutely devoured it.
(Except they wrote it with a charming British accent.)
Here's the printable recipe! It takes a little time, takes a little patience. But it's so, so worth it.
Enjoy, my friends! Have a very happy Monday.
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Italian Pot Roast
- Prep Time:
- Cook Time:
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Servings:
- 12
- 2 whole Beef Chuck Roasts
- 2 jars Roasted Red Peppers
- 2 jars Artichoke Hearts, Drained
- 6 whole Sundried Tomatoes (jarred)
- 2 whole Yellow Onions, Peeled And Quartered
- 28 ounces, fluid Beef Stock Or Beef Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Parsley Flakes
- 6 cloves Garlic, Peeled
- 1 cup Wine (red Or White)
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces, weight Egg Noodles
- Fresh Parsley, Minced
Preparation Instructions
Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
Throw chuck roasts into a large, heavy pot. Pour on the roasted red peppers, the drained artichoke hearts, and the sun dried tomatoes. If the sun dried tomatoes are packed in oil, drizzle in about a tablespoon of the oil. Add onions, garlic cloves and beef broth, then place the lid on the pot and cook in the oven for four hours.
Remove the pot after four hours and use a fork to confirm that the meat is falling apart/fork tender. (If not, put back into the oven for 30 minute increments until totally tender.)
With a slotted spoon, remove the peppers, artichokes, onions, garlic, and sundried tomatoes and place them in a separate container. Remove the meat and place it in another separate containers. Cover the containers holding the veggies and meat and refrigerate them several hours or overnight. Place the lid on the pot and refrigerate it for several hours or overnight.
When you're ready to serve the roast, remove the meat and veggie bowls from the fridge and nuke them just to heat them up. Set aside.
Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Remove the pot from the fridge and carefully skim off the solidified fat from the top of the liquid. Discard the fat. Mix flour with 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid and set aside.
Add wine to the cooking liquid then bring it to a boil over high heat. Boil the liquid for several minutes, until it reduces by at least half. When bubbles appear all over the surface of the liquid, drizzle in a tablespoon or so of the flour paste. Check thickness: if it's too liquidy, continue to boil for another minute or two. If it's too thick, add some more broth or water. You want to wind up with a rich, thick liquid/gravy.
Arrange cooked noodles on a large platter and arrange chunks of the meat and the intact artichoke hearts and peppers (and garlic cloves!) all around the meat. Spoon the thick gravy all over the top and sprinkle on minced fresh parsley.
Serve immediately! Very, very flavorful.
197 Comments and 17 Replies
LoriB On Monday, October 22 at 6:27 am
That looks tasty, the perfect meal for a cool autumn day.
PaulaH On Tuesday, October 23 at 10:54 am
oh ya!…def going to make this!
Priya On Monday, October 22 at 6:38 am
Looks absolutely scrummy!
Kathryn On Monday, October 22 at 6:41 am
This really does sound delicious, I love the combination of flavours. Such a perfect meal for a cold evening.
Miriam @ Overtime Cook On Monday, October 22 at 6:50 am
Darn it. I'm craving pot roast now and it's a quarter to 8 in the morning! This looks delicious!
Blog is the New Black On Monday, October 22 at 6:51 am
Having recently made your "perfect" pot roast, I can't wait to try this version!
ALL Good in Mommyhood On Monday, October 22 at 6:53 am
LOVE! Looks delicious…perfect for dinner on a fall evening!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh On Monday, October 22 at 7:00 am
I could bathe in that sauce!! I mean I won't…well, I wouldn't tell anyone if I did, obviously.
Diane On Monday, October 22 at 7:00 am
Looks delicious, but you really should try making your own homemade noodles. They are easy to make and sooooo much better than the store bought egg noodles. My mom taught me and I just told my 18 year old I need to teach her to carry on the tradition. She has just started cooking us dinner twice a month to learn recipes and cook something other than in the microwave!
Julie On Thursday, October 25 at 6:16 am
Diane, I would love to get your noodle recipe. My grandmother used to make homemade noodles too, but she is no longer here to show me how.
Tami On Thursday, November 1 at 10:10 pm
I agree…homemade noodles are the best! I never buy egg noodles. People think I am crazy for making noodles from scratch but it is so easy and they taste so much better! My grandmother always served her roast beef with her homemade egg noodles. Yummy perfection.
Diana K. On Monday, October 22 at 7:08 am
That looks super hearty and great for the upcoming winter months. Cant wait to try it!
Jo Ann On Monday, October 22 at 7:23 am
That is one of the most delicious meals I've ever seen. Can't wait to try it. Thank you for the idea.
Linda On Monday, October 22 at 7:33 am
That looks so good. Can anyone help with the UK equivalent of chuck roasts?
Thank you.
Carol S-B On Monday, October 22 at 6:04 pm
UK equivalent for Chuck?
Charles! Or Charlie, if you're being informal.
(sorry, I couldn't resist)
"The bone-in chuck steak or roast is one of the more economical cuts of beef. In the United Kingdom, this part is commonly referred to as "braising steak"."
(still chuck-l-ing)
Leslie On Monday, October 22 at 7:48 am
Can't wait to make this for a family dinner. Do you think it would turn out just as wonderful cooked in the slow cooker?
ann On Monday, October 22 at 9:01 am
I plan to do this in a slow cooker. Don't know why I had never thought of artichoke hearts with beef. I just think of them with chicken. Sure looks delicious.
Annette On Monday, October 22 at 2:06 pm
Great idea ladies! I live in AZ, so still a little warm out here to cook something in the conventional oven for a long time, should still turn out awesome:)
Faby On Wednesday, October 24 at 2:13 am
I'll be trying it in my slow cooker too. Should be just as yummy!
Chris On Wednesday, October 24 at 5:07 pm
How long and what temp (high or low) would you put it in for?
Lauren On Monday, October 22 at 7:54 am
That looks delicious! I will look forward to trying this sometime soon!
Mandie On Monday, October 22 at 7:59 am
This looks TO DIE FOR! I wish I would have thought to liven up the pot roast I had on Sunday like this. Oh well, next time fer sher!
Theresa in Alberta On Monday, October 22 at 8:02 am
You sure know how to treat your crew (and guests) right eh! mmmmmmmmm
Travis Cotton On Monday, October 22 at 8:17 am
Man that looks really really good!
Bev @ Bev Cooks On Monday, October 22 at 8:21 am
I will never be the same.
Donna On Monday, October 22 at 8:23 am
Ohhhhh….Emmmmmm….Geeeeeee….that looks wonderful….Thank you!
Kim A On Monday, October 22 at 8:25 am
Hey Ree! Looks delicious! Have you started your new cookbook yet? Can't wait!
Robyn | Add a Pinch On Monday, October 22 at 8:25 am
Oh my goodness, does this look delicious! What a lucky crew!!! I made pot roast last night, but now I sure do want a do-over.
Natalie, the Chickenblogger On Monday, October 22 at 8:27 am
And now: I am hungry!
Wow, Ree… this is almost torturous… first thing in the morning, even the markets are closed. It's painful thinking how far off I am from any chance of eating this meal.
So… does it cure jet lag? It looks like it could erase all fatigue and weariness!
Jan in Tn On Monday, October 22 at 8:39 am
I was thinking ,just another pot roast, but no. The addition of egg noodles and artichoke hearts was unexpected. YUMMY
Peace L. On Monday, October 22 at 8:40 am
The way you make my mouth water is obscene.
I have everything but the beef on hand… so I'm off to the butcher!
Stephanie On Monday, October 22 at 8:52 am
Oh my! This looks amazing! This would definitely be a meal that would please my whole family. Meat for my hubby, veggies for me, and noodles for my kids!! This is a definite make for this week!!!
Ashley Bee On Monday, October 22 at 8:58 am
What a hearty, beautiful meal! I do hope it was appreciated
Bev On Monday, October 22 at 9:00 am
This looks to die for!!! And can be easily converted to gluten free! Love it!
Darcie (My Modern Country) On Monday, October 22 at 9:10 am
Yes, we have an Alco store…without it, I would not be able to survive out here…in the middle of nowhere.
This roast looks simply wonderful…love the idea of the artichokes. And the wine.
Darcie (My Modern Country) On Monday, October 22 at 9:18 am
FYI, be very careful typing Alco store on twitter. Auto correct makes it "Alcohol store". I know this, firsthand.
Grammanita On Monday, October 22 at 9:15 am
What the heck did you do to the top of that wine bottle?
Karen@Home Grown Cow On Monday, October 22 at 9:21 am
You can never have enough pot roast recipes. They can taste so different. Plus it's an excellent way to cook grass-fed beef. Healthy, tender, YUMMY!
Amy On Monday, October 22 at 9:38 am
I love this spin on a Pot Roast. As a child my mom made them with ceremonial potatoes and carrots and I dreaded them. She did serve them over noodles that was their saving grace. I look forward to making this in the next couple days.
Janette On Monday, October 22 at 9:42 am
I love that you added artichokes and sun dried tomatoes. I never would have thought to add those! Thanks!
Beth D On Monday, October 22 at 9:44 am
I love your various roast recipes. I like to cook them often as I don't feel like walking often either ha.
Melissa On Monday, October 22 at 9:50 am
Dear Lord. That looks heavenly. And gorgeous. Methinks I will make that the first time I host a Christmas dinner.
And I bet the Food Network camera crews fight over who gets to come film at your ranch. Or they would if they had the option.
Linda DeA On Monday, October 22 at 10:00 am
This looks so good! I can't wait to try it.
Allyn On Monday, October 22 at 10:34 am
I love meals that consist of throwing a bunch of meat and a bunch of random ingredients into a pot and leave them alone as they cook for hours. They tend to be some of my favorites. This is one of my favorites, with a nice asian twist: http://lollingabout.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/foodie-friday-chinese-braised-oxtail/
Stone On Monday, October 22 at 10:42 am
OMG we have an Alco's in my small town of Nashville, GA!! LOVE THAT PLACE!
Nicole Merrill On Monday, October 22 at 10:51 am
My MIL is gluten free–any thoughts on what could be added instead of the flour? I would love to make this for her when she visits next.
Kay On Monday, October 22 at 12:34 pm
Nicole, I was thinking about that when I read through the blog entry. I don't know why you couldn't use almond flour or rice flour. I think this would be great over spaghetti squash or zucchini "spaghetti".
Jessica F On Monday, October 22 at 1:37 pm
For my gravy recipes I use a medicine thickener called Thicken Up. It's a fine white powder that thickens very, very well with no flavor. I never had good luck using flour or corn starch and a friend once suggested this to me. I'm not sure if it has gluten, though. Here's what the can looks like: http://www.amazon.com/Resource-Thicken-Instant-Drink-Thickener/dp/B00617AWBI
Grammanita On Monday, October 22 at 2:47 pm
Did a little research (what on earth did we do before Google?) and discovered that Thicken Up Resource with the blue label is kosher and gluten free. Maybe a little more digging around would say if the purple label is gluten free, too. Hope this helps.
rdg_tchr On Monday, October 22 at 10:04 pm
I've used rice flour as a thickener with good results. And Tinkyada brand rice pasta is the best gluten-free brand pasta I've found yet. You might be able to find some kind of rice pasta at an Asian food store that would be good, too. Good luck!
Vicki On Tuesday, October 23 at 5:15 pm
cornstarch is a great thickener substitute for flour. Add water or liquid making a thin base before adding to baking liquid.
Elizabeth @Food Ramblings On Monday, October 22 at 10:52 am
Looks amazing! I'm having family in town this weekend, and I am so making this
Natalie On Monday, October 22 at 11:16 am
This looks so amazing. I cannot wait to try it. x__X !
Ana On Monday, October 22 at 11:21 am
1st. YUM
2nd. Maybe this would work well in a crockpot?
3rd, and most important…is that the Fennel colored Le Creuset? DROOL…and is it a new shape or just the angle of the shot.
Summary: double drool…recipe and cooking equipment!
Rachel On Monday, October 22 at 11:54 am
Yes, Alco is around these parts (Central MN) too! There are always interesting "finds" there. I'm totally making this tonight to feed my hubby and I for the week! Delish!
KelleyHJ On Monday, October 22 at 12:17 pm
Ree, I'm with you on this one! Amen and Hallelujah!!! Boy, does this look delicious.
Marry me, please….
erin On Monday, October 22 at 12:33 pm
Thank you for recognizing that the first sentence was a long one… I felt dumb since I had to read it 3 times to comprehend it. Then I read your next sentence and instantly felt better about myself!
Kathy On Monday, October 22 at 1:06 pm
OMG!!! Sign me up! On my to do list for the week!!!
Linda Palmer On Monday, October 22 at 1:11 pm
Angela On Monday, October 22 at 1:18 pm
Did you say reheat it in the microwave?? It looks so delicious, but any time I've re-heated something in the microwave, it gets that weird microwav-ery taste. (It's a word. Right next to non-pretzely ) Did you not run into the weird taste?
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes On Monday, October 22 at 1:37 pm
Soooo totally making this!!!!
Jeanne On Monday, October 22 at 1:38 pm
It looks absolutely scrumptitious!! And I love that new word "glooping"! I'm convinced that you and my dear, sweet mother and I are related! She was so good at coming up with new words!! She used to surprise the sox off me, because she was not really a goofy sort of person. I really miss her. I have inherited her gift for coming up with new words, so I enjoy that link with her. She's been in heaven for 15 years – blessed lady!
Lori On Monday, October 22 at 1:50 pm
I was thinking that was quite hospitable of you to feed them and all.. but then I realised that it isn't like they can pop down the street to a diner, is it?
Annette On Monday, October 22 at 2:03 pm
I love when you create these wonderful dishes and all the catchy words and phrases you use to describe the experience!!! I can not wait to try this recipe, it looks divine…thanks for another great one, Ree!
Donna On Monday, October 22 at 2:23 pm
You make cooking sound so much fun. I love your pots that you cook in. I think after 56years of married life, I need a new kitchen shower to upgrade what I received many years ago. Looking forward to making this pot roast. When I was first married pot roast was my main meal of the week and buying churck roast because it was the cheapest cut of meat available to me at that time. Now it is so expensive!
Anyway keep up the good work Even as old as I am I still enjoy learning new recipes.
Kim in Nebraska On Monday, October 22 at 3:09 pm
Oh my does this look good!! Will be making this soon, thanks
stefanie crownover On Monday, October 22 at 3:12 pm
Looks delish!!!!! There is an Alco about 20 miles north of me here in central Illinois.
Kristen F On Monday, October 22 at 3:17 pm
This is another recipe that can be make in the slow cooker. Ree, why do you never utilize slow cooking? It will change your life!
Dawn Moe On Monday, October 22 at 3:29 pm
Could I put the meat and veggies back into the thickened cooking liquid to reheat? I try to use my microwave as little as possible.
Amanda M. On Tuesday, October 23 at 6:08 am
I was wondering the same thing. (I don't own a microwave.) I was thinking of either putting it back in the liquid or placing it in a covered dish in the oven at low heat while making the thickened cooking liquid.
Judi On Monday, October 22 at 3:40 pm
Love that pan. More than Paula Deens pan.
Carol M. On Monday, October 22 at 3:47 pm
Sounds delicious! I think I will use fire roasted red peppers instead though. It really does sound scrumptious! (or however you spell it). I am going to buy the ingredients after work today, start making it tomorrow, to enjoy on Wednesday. So thank for making it a very happy Wednesday for us too. :0)
Liz Lightfoot On Monday, October 22 at 4:17 pm
I would like know what kind of wines you use to cook with. I am not a connoisseur of wines and cooking with wines, but I like allot of recipes that use wine.!!!!!!
Stacey On Monday, October 22 at 4:47 pm
This looks fabulous! And it's perfect for the cold winter nights we'll be having (not yet!) here in Minnesota. Yum!
Amy A. On Monday, October 22 at 4:55 pm
Goodness, that looks amazing. We're getting snow here in Colorado later this week and this looks like just the belly-warming meal to make. Gotta add some mushrooms, though!
Jeanne On Monday, October 22 at 4:56 pm
This looks so amazing! I've been thinking about making a beef stew lately and now I'm totally inspired. P.s. I love your Le Creuset. I think I need to put one of those on my Christmas list.
Danielle C On Monday, October 22 at 5:10 pm
This looks wonderful and perfect for the cold nights here in CO. I think I might try to substitute the beef roast for one of the elk roasts in our freezer and see how that tastes. Thanks for the dinner idea! Have a blessed day!
Beth Sexton On Monday, October 22 at 5:19 pm
Darn it I was hopping to win one of those pots you cook in Looks so wonderful. The Italian beef was a hit, this may be next……
Nancy On Monday, October 22 at 5:26 pm
So, please tell us more about The Lodge… How many folks can it accommodate sleep wise? Do people stay there often? If not, I assume from watching the show, it's just your "Party Place"????
Displaced Sooner On Monday, October 22 at 5:30 pm
Sorry, but I'm going to stick with the more traditional pot roast.
Diane On Monday, October 22 at 5:30 pm
That looks delicious!!! Yum!
Jo F. On Monday, October 22 at 5:52 pm
This looks absolutely divine. Simply must make.
AGinTO On Monday, October 22 at 6:41 pm
"Except they wrote it with a british accent" had me laughing!!! lol. Thanks for sharing…
Deborah P On Monday, October 22 at 6:42 pm
I was drooling by the time I got thru to the recipe
My weekend meal
Denise in VA On Monday, October 22 at 6:51 pm
"….Then I grated up the kitchen sink and tossed it into the pot…."
You crack me up!
I *frequently* make dinners that I cannot replicate by throwing in this 'n that and then not remembering what went in when….
This looks very very yummy. I re-discovered our crock pot last week–had not used it in a decade, at least… Made a pot roast of buffalo with a bunch of stuff, red wine, and portobello mushrooms…. Nom !
Now I have this variation to try.
Trish On Monday, October 22 at 7:04 pm
JUST FAN FREAKIN' TASTIC LOOKING! You go Girl!
Cynthia McCollum On Monday, October 22 at 7:16 pm
Yum. You don't brown your pot roast first?
TrishInFL On Monday, October 22 at 7:59 pm
This looks just perfect! I can't wait to try it, thank you!
Sweet Mama On Monday, October 22 at 8:20 pm
Beautiful to look at and I'm sure those jet lagged ladies loved every single bite. I want to try this soon!
Erin On Monday, October 22 at 8:23 pm
Ok, random, I know, but I just checked out "Food from my Frontier" at my local library and made the beef and bean burritos. Delicious! And my 2 year old and 4 year old boys LOVED them! Thanks for helping me gather my family around the dinner table for a delicious meal.
carrieh On Monday, October 22 at 8:56 pm
Just wondering–how big are your chuck roasts? 5 lbs each?? I am looking forward to making this dish on the weekend, so that my family can enjoy the wonderful smells, as well. Thanks for the recipe's!
laura in san diego On Monday, October 22 at 9:06 pm
This looks so rich and flavorful- I can't wait to make it!
Mrs. June Fuentes On Monday, October 22 at 9:24 pm
Love this and can't wait to try it!
Many blessings…
Lindi On Monday, October 22 at 10:17 pm
Can this be made in a crock pot instead of the oven?
Jan M On Monday, October 22 at 10:25 pm
O. . . .h M…y G o o d n e s s !!! That is the most BEAUTIFUL meal!
Can't wait to try it, Yummm!
Linda On Monday, October 22 at 11:12 pm
Thanks…this looks wonderful, I'll be making this soon as I have most of the ingredients right now!!
Lynn J On Monday, October 22 at 11:27 pm
Makes me hungry looking at the pictures can't wait to give this recipe a try. Yum.
Kathy Huffman On Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30 am
OH WOW, that looks good. Can't wait to try it, will make a great cold weather meal!!
Rachael P On Tuesday, October 23 at 8:07 am
Three words… yum, yum and YUM! I'm a huge fan of pot roast in general and this is a type I've never tried. There is nothing not to love about this recipe.
Brie On Tuesday, October 23 at 9:33 am
I know someone already asked this, but I'm chompin' at the bit to make this happen in my kitchen…so, how big are those roasts you're using?
ReneeMK On Tuesday, October 23 at 10:02 am
It's all in my crock-pot right now! Can't wait to taste it for dinner tonight.
heidi On Tuesday, October 23 at 10:54 am
i was just reading the recipe for your apple dumplings, of which one of the ingredients is soda pop. the recipe looks really divine and i want to try it, but i am wondering if there is a substitute for the pop? could i just use apple juice in the same amount of liquid?
Axelle the french cook On Tuesday, October 23 at 12:49 pm
This looks delicious. We do almost the same thing in France. We like all those kind of dishes.
Melanie V. On Tuesday, October 23 at 1:11 pm
Definitely making this next week! Thank you so much!
Italo-Canadian Gal On Tuesday, October 23 at 2:33 pm
Can't wait to make this dish for my Italian family. I regularly stock all of the items in my pantry, so this will be pretty easy. Here's a tip: try roasting red peppers on an open fire or broiler, peel the skin, then freeze them whole in small freezer bags. They're also great to use in tomato sauces, pizza, soups, or as an appetizer.
kay43026 On Tuesday, October 23 at 3:14 pm
Looks DELISH!!
FYI…I've been putting CHICKEN stock in with my chuck/pot roast lately. We really love that flavor, almost better than the beef stock.
Vicki On Tuesday, October 23 at 3:43 pm
Cooked this last night and finished it up for lunch today. YUM!!! Everyone loved it.
Jamie On Tuesday, October 23 at 4:09 pm
I do declare…this looks completely amazing!
Kelly Gray On Tuesday, October 23 at 5:54 pm
This dish looks wonderful and I will be trying it. The Dutch Oven is what really caught my eye. I am 48 years old and have been married to an Indiana farmer for 30 years. Cook and bake daily yet I have never had a Dutch Oven.
I think I'll get one next time I go to town!
Julie Campbell On Tuesday, October 23 at 6:28 pm
I made this tonight for dinner & it was scrumptious! Thanks for another delish recipe!
Ana On Tuesday, October 23 at 10:08 pm
It is 11 pm in FL now, but if I had all the ingredients right now, I would set off to cooking immediately. It looks so good. Will have to make it soon.
Mollie @Sprinkles of Life On Wednesday, October 24 at 10:56 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE Fall!!
Michelle On Wednesday, October 24 at 11:15 am
Fall… I love it with all my sweaters and boots..
Regina Walter On Wednesday, October 24 at 11:26 am
Love the cool refreshing fall weather!
PennyG On Wednesday, October 24 at 11:50 am

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Twenty-one years ago, homeowner Stephanie Slewka made a fascinating discovery on the second floor of her 19th century townhouse at 415 M Street, NW: a mural concealed beneath layers of paint and wallpaper. As if peeling back layers of time, she found one of the only remaining traces of Shomrei Shabbos, a small orthodox community in downtown Washington that worshiped in the townhouse. The nearly 90-year-old mural was the upper portion of a larger piece that had surrounded the synagogue's ark on the floor below.
Decades later, that same mural is in danger. Plans to convert the building into condominiums threaten the survival of this unique piece of Washington Jewish history.
Thanks to Samantha Bass and Zachary Paul Levine of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington for the guest post!
In Herman Melville's classic 1853 short story, "Bartleby the Scrivener," the narrator offers a curious explanation for the self-destructive melancholy of the main character.
The report was this: that Bartleby had been a subordinate clerk in the Dead Letter Office at Washington, from which he had been suddenly removed by a change in the administration. When I think over this rumor, I cannot adequately express the emotions which seize me. Dead letters! does it not sound like dead men?
The "Dead Letter Office at Washington" might sound like a clever literary invention, but as it turns out, there actually once was such an institution, which existed to process mail that was either mis-addressed or undeliverable for a variety of other reasons. According to the official history of the U.S. Postal Service, the Continental Congress actually authorized appointment of an inspector of dead letters back in 1777, and there was a central office in the District at least as far back as 1830, according to an article by Wesleyan University historian Courtney Fullilove, who found a box of records in the National Archives that still contained four undelivered letters from 1889.
Spending a Sunday afternoon at the ol' ballpark is pretty commonplace nowadays. But 100 years ago? Notsomuch.
In the early 1900s, debate raged about whether it was appropriate – or, for that matter, legal – for ballclubs to suit up on Sundays. Blue laws in many states put severe restrictions on what could and could not be done/consumed/enjoyed/observed on the traditional day of rest.
In the District, regulations stipulated that "no public exhibition of any entertainment, play, opera, circus, animals, gymnastics, game, dance or dances, or vaudeville performance of any kind, except the exhibition of moving or other pictures, vocal or instrumental concerts, artist or artists, not in character costume, lectures, and speeches" could take place on Sunday.
"God gave me a talent, and that talent was verbal skills". Critically acclaimed as America's first "shock jock," Petey Greene had the mouth and charisma to roar in the ears of people in the streets of Washington, D.C. His impact was no more apparent than in April of 1968 during the aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination.
Running down the streets outraged, a group of about thirty young people burst into a drug store. "Martin Luther King is dead," they shouted. "Close the store down!". 26-year old Stokely Carmichael, former chairman of the SNNC and the initiator of the what became the "Black Power Movement" in 1967, led Washington, D.C. civilians down the streets demanding that all businesses close out of respect of the death of King.
Although the initial goal was to maintain peace, things quickly went out of Carmichael's hands. Emotions boiled and violence broke out.
It was July 1963, and on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House, a brutal melee suddenly erupted between rival groups of pickets who were on opposite sides of a proposed nuclear test-ban treaty. As Washington Post reporter Stephen C. Rogers described the scene, the protesters began "slugging, kicking and gouging" one another, until baton-wielding policemen waded into the fray to separate them.
As the officers dragged the most vociferous brawlers away, a man in a bright-blue baseball cap suddenly stood up in the center of the confrontation. "All right! All right! All right!" he shouted, and the fighting abruptly stopped.
Tonight at 7pm the Arlington Historical Society is holding it's monthly public program at Central Library. Preservation writer Kim O'Connell will be speaking about Arlington's Little Saigon community, which flourished in Clarendon during the 1970s and '80s. Kim and Richard Nguyen, the General Manager of Nam Viet Restaurant, were kind enough to give Boundary Stones a preview. Check out the video below!
Ezra Pound was an acclaimed writer who was a central figure in the modernist movement, editing T.S. Eliot's landmark poem The Waste Land and helping to get other modern writers published, including Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce. When Pound lived in D.C. for twelve years after World War II, you might assume that he called a literary haven or Capitol Hill row house home, but that is far from the case.
Pound was actually a patient at St. Elizabeths hospital, Washington's foremost mental institution even though the doctor's who assessed him found him to be of a sane condition.
How did that happen? Glad you asked. It's a pretty interesting story.
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NVIDIA's CEO has bemoaned the initial failure of Android Honeycomb tablets to gain ground on the Apple iPad. He blamed a lack of killer apps and manufacturers' failure to market devices which pack his company's Tegra 2 chip properly.
In an interview with Cnet, Jen-Hsun Huang said, "Tablets should have a Wi-Fi configuration and be more affordable… those are the ones that were selling more rapidly than the 3G and fully configured ones." Huang was commenting on Motorola's insistence on selling 3G-only versions of its Xoom tablet at launch.
Huang claimed, "…a software richness of content problem," was causing punters to go for the iPad and its more established App Store. However, he did also add that, "…all of the manufacturers have now recognised that and readjusted their plans," with Honeycomb tablets now able to go toe-to-toe with Apple's bestseller.
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This was a good year for science fiction. On the SFF scale, I've always leaned more towards fantasy. Lately though, the YA fantasy field has been overcrowded with paranormal books (which really aren't my thing). There just haven't been many well-written books along the lines of Graceling (where the magic doesn't occur in our own world). Science fiction is a different story. It started with the dystopia movement and I'm pleased to say it's progressed beyond that subgenre to some straight-up old school scifi goodness. The trend continues beyond this year. I am very much looking forward to it.
All of that is to say there were some real standouts in science fiction this year. In fact, despite my deep and abiding love for all things dystopian, the standout sci fi novels weren't dystopias. Of course, my favorite book of the year was a fantasy, and a paranormal one at that...
Best book of 2011: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
No need to recap why - I've said it at least half a dozen times already.
There are a smattering of runners-up, and here is where the sci fi shines: Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan, A Long Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan (which I didn't review, but Kelly did), and Tankborn by Karen Sandler. Karen Healey's moving fantasy The Shattering and A. S. King's literary novel Everybody Sees the Ants round out my top picks of the year.
Even the almost-great science fiction offerings were better than usual: Variant by Robison Wells, Divergent by Veronica Roth, and Ashes by Ilsa Bick all exceeded my expectations. Keep it up, authors. The science fiction field is so fertile for new and genuinely innovative stuff. I except to see some of that in 2012.
Book I most look forward to sharing in 2012: Cinder by Marissa Meyer
If Cinder is any indication, my wish for 2012 will be granted. Look for a review of this very early next year. I know it's been getting a lot of buzz. It's deserved.
Most anticipated sequel of 2012: Spark by Amy Kathleen Ryan (July) and the sequel to Daughter of Smoke and Bone (September) are neck and neck here. Insurgent (May) is a solid third, but I don't feel the itch to get my hands on it like I do the others.
Most disappointing: Chime by Franny Billingsley & Dust and Decay by Jonathan Maberry
These two share the dubious honor in this category, but for very different reasons. Chime was almost the polar opposite of what I enjoy in a book, whereas Dust and Decay was well-written and exciting but too much of a rehash of the first book in the series to be in satisfying.
Cutest: Long Tail Kitty by Lark Pien
By a long shot. Is there anything cuter than this book? No, there is not. Dare I say it - it might be even cuter than some of your children. (This is a 2009 book, but I read it this year, so I'm including it.)
Best surprise: Clarity by Kim Harrington
I was so surprised - and pleased - by how much I enjoyed this mystery with a paranormal twist. Clare's voice is among the best I read all year.
Book most in need of some judicious editing: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
It had potential. When I'm at my most grandiose, I like to think I could have whipped this book into shape. And then I remember that writing and editing are always harder than they seem.


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on a blank canvas
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a great big wall
So high,
trapped in myself
Shut away from life's hurt
Dreaming of greener pastures
One with happiness
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Feeling unworthy
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Left with cruel words
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Happy when finding
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Slowly learning
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Smiling when they come
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A vision
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United thumped Norwich yesterday thanks to goals from Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata in Giggs' first game in charge.
No doubt that calls will now be made for the winger to become the full time boss but Giggs is solely focussing on the final three games of the season to ensure United finish in the highest position possible.
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"It's taken so much out of me this week that I haven't really had time to look too far into the future. My job now is to get the players ready for Sunderland."
"They've just said to me, 'You've got the job for four games'. That's one down, three to go.
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The first description of restless legs associated with severe sleep disturbances was written by the English physician Sir Thomas Willis (1621-1675):
"Wherefore to some, when being a Bed they betake themselves to sleep, presently in the Arms and Leggs Leapings and Contractions to the Tendons, and so great Restlessness and Tossing of their Members ensue, that the diseased are no more able to sleep than if they were in a Place of the greatest Torture."
Although we now know more about the features and treatment of this condition, the cause of this neurological condition remains elusive.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) can occur in 2 forms: idiopathic (no cause is known), and secondary (associated with other medical conditions such as kidney failure or anemia). The idiopathic form affects between 1% and 5% of the general population. Men and women are equally affected, and it is more common in seniors. Also, during the last few months of pregnancy up to 15% of women develop RLS; in most cases, the symptoms disappear after delivery. Complete our questionnaire to see if you suffer from RLS.
The main feature of RLS is the presence of troublesome, but usually not painful, sensations in the legs that produce an irresistible urge to move. It is often difficult to describe these sensations, but terms such as creeping, burning, itching, pulling, or tugging are frequently used. Sometimes sufferers experience sharp "pins and needles" or numb feelings as well.
The symptoms occur or worsen only when the patient is at rest, typically ease with voluntary movement of the affected extremity, yet frequently return again upon resting. Finally, symptoms of RLS are worse in the evening and at night, especially when the sufferer lies down. Restlessness, fidgeting, or nervousness manifests as movements of the toes, feet, or legs when the individual is sitting or lying down in the evening.
People with RLS have difficulty in both getting to sleep and staying asleep. Problems in getting to sleep are due to the discomfort and need to move the affected limb, which delays the onset of sleep. Problems with staying asleep are related to periodic limb movements (PLMs) that occur during sleep. PLMs are jerks that typically occur 20 to 30 seconds apart, on and off throughout the night, which cause sleep disruption and often disturb the bed partner. The affected individual is usually unaware of their own movements or of the accompanying partial arousals or brief awakenings which disrupt sleep. Although most people with restless legs syndrome have PLMs, most people with these nighttime limb movements, especially the elderly, do not have any other features of restless legs syndrome.
Because of difficulty sleeping, people with RLS may be abnormally tired or even sleepy during waking hours. Chronic sleep deprivation and its effects on alertness, mood, and mental efficiency can affect work, relationships, and recreational activities.
Before undertaking any treatment for RLS, you should have a complete medical assessment, including a detailed medical history, physical examination, selected laboratory tests, and usually an evaluation in a sleep laboratory. A careful medical evaluation is required to distinguish between idiopathic RLS and the secondary forms of RLS, since secondary forms of RLS are treated by treating the associated disorder, for example, anemia.
The best treatment plan for RLS requires close interaction between you and your doctor. As outlined below, choosing a healthy lifestyle, eliminating symptom-producing substances and engaging in self-directed activities will all help reduce or eliminate the need for medications. However, if medications are required, careful trials are usually necessary to find the best medication and best dosage for each person.
Simple lifestyle changes can lessen the symptoms of RLS. As caffeine can worsen symptoms, the intake of coffee, tea, and soft drinks containing caffeine should be reduced or eliminated. Also, since the consumption of alcohol and the use of tobacco products increase the duration or intensity of RLS symptoms for most individuals, their use should be reduced or eliminated.
Fatigue and drowsiness tend to worsen the symptoms of RLS. Therefore, implementing a program of sleep hygiene is often helpful to feel well rested and, over time, reduce the RLS sensations. Sleep hygiene includes ensuring that the sleeping environment is comfortably cool (or warm) and quiet, going to bed at the same time every night, and rising at the same time every morning.
A variety of self-directed activities also provide effective, although temporary, relief: walking, stretching, taking a hot or cold bath, massaging the affected limb, applying hot or cold packs, using vibration, performing acupressure, and practicing relaxation techniques (such as biofeedback, meditation, or yoga). When movement is impossible or restricted, as when traveling, distracting activities can be helpful, such as reading a gripping novel, performing intricate needlework, or playing video games.
Unfortunately, most people with RLS eventually need treatment with medications to provide relief. Four major classes of medications are used, each with its own benefits, limitations, and possible side effects.
Dopaminergic agents are the primary and first-line treatment for RLS. These medications work in the central nervous system by increasing the levels of dopamine, a chemical that the body naturally produces and that regulates the delivery of messages between cells in the nervous system. The most frequently used dopaminergic agent is carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet®). It is inexpensive and causes few serious effects. However, it has one significant disadvantage. Up to 85% of people who take this medication for the treatment of RLS develop a phenomenon known as "augmentation," in which the symptoms of RLS occur with increased intensity during the morning or afternoon as opposed to at night. Most people with RLS who develop augmentation must switch to another medication.
A newer dopaminergic medication, pergolide mesylate (Permax®), is showing great promise in treating RLS. Recent studies have shown that this medication is as effective as Sinemet, but has much less potential for causing augmentation (10% for Permax® vs. 80% for Sinemet®). The disadvantages of Permax are that it is more expensive than Sinemet and it has not been used as long, so doctors are less familiar with prescribing this drug. The primary side effects are dizziness, nausea, and nasal congestion.
Pramipexole (Mirapex®) is a new medication that works through dopamine pathways in the brain. It shows promise in treating RLS although there is concern that some people with Parkinson's Disease who take pramipexole experience sudden sleep attacks during the day.
Benzodiazepines work by promoting sleep (due to their sedative-hypnotic effect) and by minimizing the sleep-disruptive effects of limb jerks and other RLS sensations. The most commonly used benzodiazepine is clonazepam (Klonopin®). Side effects of benzodiazepines include daytime drowsiness or confusion, especially in seniors.
The opioids, which are narcotic analgesic (pain-killing) medications, are used most often for people with severe and unrelenting symptoms of RLS. Some examples of medications in this category are codeine, propoxyphene (Darvon® or Darvocet®) and oxycodone (Percocet®). Side effects include dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, constipation, hallucination, and headache.
Anticonvulsants appear to work by decreasing the unpleasant sensations of RLS and the urge to move. Gabapentin (Neurontin®) is the anticonvulsant that has shown the most promise in treating the symptoms of RLS. Possible side effects of gabapentin include dizziness, sleepiness, fatigue, increased appetite, and unsteadiness.
Other Resources:
Web site for RLS information: www.rls.org
Support group: The Southern California Restless Leg Syndrome Support Group: surf.to/rls
Book: Wilson, Virginia N., Walters, Arthur, M.D. Sleep Thief, Restless Legs Syndrome, Galaxy Books, Inc. 1996. Soft-cover and hard-cover editiions.
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It's such a shame this closed! I knew this would happen. They are tearing down something that was a land mark for this town! Lets hope another drive in is built.
I've come across hundreds of drive-ins from the 40s and 50s that could be listed on CT, but the time involved would be extraordinary. Besides, there are plenty of websites with comprehensive lists of "dead theaters" if you're interested in that area.
There is an article in the Council Bluffs Nonpareil dated 7/13/50 which discusses the opening of a new drive-in in the city. I'm not sure if it's the same as the one listed as they just call it "The Drive-In". Here is an excerpt from the article:
The new Drive-in theater here â€" one of the most modern in the middle west â€" will celebrate its grand opening at 7 p.m. Friday, William Miskell, Omaha district manager of Tri-States Theatres announced. It is located on a 12-acre tract on Highway 275 at Eleventh Street, immediately west of the closed Stork club. B.J. Dudgeon of Omaha will manage the enterprise. He also manages another Tri-States Drive-in at Omaha. Opening feature, which will begin at dusk Friday, is "The Big Wheel." It's a midget auto racing story starring Mickey Rooney. Free souvenirs will be distributed at the opening.
I have enjoyed this outdoor theater many times. It is very family oriented and a great place to bring children.


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Carmel-based CNO Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is reporting first quarter net income of $59.1 million, compared to $45.4 million during the same period last year. Chief Executive Officer Ed Bonach says the company's financial position is stronger after reducing debt and continuing a stock repurchase program.
April 30, 2012
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Carmel, Ind. -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) today announced first quarter of 2012 net income of $59.1 million, or 21 cents per diluted share, and operating earnings (1) of $40.6 million, or 15 cents per diluted share. All prior periods presented have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the adoption of ASU 2010-26 related to the accounting for deferred acquisition costs as further discussed below.
"CNO's core businesses continued to perform well during the first quarter, while our investments in distribution and growth in our business are yielding solid sales and earnings results," CEO Ed Bonach said. "Our financial position also continued to strengthen as we further reduced debt, paid in full the remaining balance of the Senior Health Note and continued our stock repurchase program."
First Quarter 2012 Highlights
�Sales, as defined by total new annualized premium ("NAP") (2): $96.2 million, up 12% from 1Q11
�Net income per diluted share of 21 cents, compared to 16 cents in 1Q11
Net operating income (1) per diluted share: 15 cents in both 1Q12 and 1Q11
�The consolidated statutory risk-based capital ratio increased 2 percentage points to 360% in 1Q12 and statutory operating earnings totaled $87 million
�Unrestricted cash and investments held by our non-insurance subsidiaries was $171.9 million at March 31, 2012, after $18.9 million of share repurchases and $59.4 million of debt payments
�Senior Health Note paid in full, removing restriction on paying a common stock dividend
�Debt-to-total capital ratio, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (3), decreased 120 basis points from December 31, 2011 to 17.1 percent
Adoption of New Accounting Standard
Effective January 1, 2012, we adopted ASU 2010-26 which modified the definition of the types of acquisition costs that can be deferred by insurance companies. We elected to adopt the new guidance on a retrospective basis. Accordingly, all prior periods presented have been retrospectively adjusted. As a result of the adoption of the new guidance, shareholders' equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income, at December 31, 2011, decreased $575 million; and net income for the first three months of 2012 and 2011, decreased by $10.4 million and $8.5 million, respectively. The new guidance impacts the timing of the recognition of profits on our business, but has no impact on cash flows, statutory financial results or the ultimate profitability of the business.
Segment Results
Bankers Life markets and distributes a variety of insurance products to the middle-income senior market through a dedicated field force of career agents. NAP in 1Q12 was $58.8 million, up 6% from 1Q11 with higher sales of life and Medicare supplement products being partially offset by lower annuity sales as a result of the low interest rate environment. Overall sales growth was driven by an increase in agent force due to gains in recruiting and retention.
Pre-tax operating earnings in 1Q12 of $70.5 million included: (i) approximately $21 million of favorable reserve developments in the Medicare supplement and long-term care blocks; partially offset by (ii) a $10 million settlement with state securities regulators.
Pre-tax operating earnings in 1Q11 of $62.2 million included: (i) approximately $18 million of favorable reserve developments in the Medicare supplement and long-term care blocks; partially offset by (ii) approximately $6 million additional amortization of insurance intangibles primarily resulting from higher 1Q11 policy lapses of Medicare supplement policies.
Pre-tax operating earnings in 1Q12 compared to 1Q11 were up $8 million, or 13 percent. Such increase reflects: (i) $10 million increased earnings on the annuity block reflecting favorable investment spreads and higher total account values; (ii) $3 million net favorable developments in the Medicare supplement and long-term care blocks; (iii) $6 million lower amortization of insurance intangibles due to improved persistency of Medicare supplement policies in 1Q12; partially offset by (iv) a $10 million settlement with state securities regulators.
Washington National markets and distributes supplemental health and life insurance to middle-income consumers through a wholly owned subsidiary and independent marketing organizations and insurance agencies. NAP in 1Q12 was $19.9 million, up 16% from 1Q11 due to increased sales of core supplemental health and life insurance products. Sales in the quarter benefited from distribution expansion and an increase in worksite sales, which were up 24%.
Pre-tax operating earnings in 1Q12 did not fluctuate significantly from 1Q11.
Colonial Penn markets primarily graded benefit and simplified issue life insurance directly to customers through television advertising, direct mail, the internet and telemarketing. NAP in 1Q12 was $17.5 million, up 28% from 1Q11. Sales in the quarter benefited from an increase in lead levels and higher buy rates, which demonstrate the benefits of our increased investment in marketing and advertising.
This segment's results are significantly impacted by the adoption of the new accounting standard related to deferred acquisition costs. We are no longer able to defer most of Colonial Penn's direct response advertising costs although such costs generate predictable sales and future profits. The amount of our investment in new business during a particular period will have a significant impact on this segment's results.
Pre-tax operating earnings in 1Q12 were down $4 million compared to 1Q11, primarily reflecting an increase in direct response advertising expense.
Other CNO Business consists of blocks of various insurance products that are no longer being actively marketed. Its earnings will often fluctuate between periods.
Pre-tax operating loss in 1Q12 of $2.3 million included: (i) a $20 million charge related to the tentative settlement by the Company's subsidiary, Conseco Life Insurance Company, in the Nicholas putative class action; offset by (ii) $5 million of favorable margins in life and annuity blocks.
Pre-tax operating loss in 1Q12 compared to 1Q11 was down approximately $10 million primarily due to the: (i) $20 million charge related to the tentative settlement; partially offset by (ii) the $5 million favorable margins (both as described above).
Corporate Operations includes our investment advisory subsidiary and corporate expenses.
Net expenses in 1Q12 of $1.8 million included: (i) a $6 million increase in the value of Company-owned life insurance utilized as an investment vehicle to fund an agent deferred compensation plan; (ii) $6 million of income from investment trading account activities; partially offset by (iii) $7 million of expense related to the relocation of Bankers Life's primary office.
Net expenses in 1Q11 included: (i) a $2 million increase in the value of Company-owned life insurance; and (ii) $4 million of income from investment trading account activities.
Net expenses in 1Q12 compared to 1Q11 were up $1 million reflecting: (i) $7 million of expenses related to the relocation of Bankers Life's primary office; partially offset by (ii) a $4 million increase in the value of Company-owned life insurance; and (iii) a $2 million increase in income from investment trading account activities.
Non-Operating Items
Net realized investment gains in 1Q12 were $14.1 million (net of related amortization and taxes), including total other-than-temporary impairment losses of $7.9 million recorded in earnings. Net realized investment gains in 1Q11 were $3.1 million (net of related amortization and taxes), including total other-than-temporary impairment losses of $13.3 million recorded in earnings.
Book value per common share, excluding other comprehensive income (loss) (5), increased to $16.20 from $15.88 at December 31, 2011.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss results on May 1, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The webcast can be accessed through the Investors section of the company's website: http://investor.CNOinc.com. Participants should go to the website at least 15 minutes before the event to register and download any necessary audio software. During the call, we will be referring to a presentation that will be available the morning of the call at the Investors section of the company's website.
About CNO
CNO is a holding company. Our insurance subsidiaries - principally Bankers Life and Casualty Company, Washington National Insurance Company and Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company - serve working American families and seniors by helping them protect against financial adversity and provide for a more secure retirement. For more information, visit CNO online at www.CNOinc.com.
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Ovalhouse has forged a unique place in London's artistic life with two distinct yet intrinsically linked strands to its work:
• Our Theatre Department supports early career artists to engage audiences and inspire thinking, nurturing young and new talent to create exciting, radical, pioneering fringe theatre.
• Creative Youth, our participation department, reaches out to young people from the surrounding communities many of whom are at very margins of our society. We work with young people who would otherwise have no access to the arts; no opportunity to engage their creativity, to increase their confidence, nor to find something worthwhile on which to focus their energies.
At Ovalhouse young people have the chance to explore their potential and develop valuable creative, personal and vocational skills.
Ovalhouse has been committed to this innovative and pioneering work for 50 years.
To ensure we can match that commitment with the facilities and artistic staff that our work requires, we need your support.