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American school rules are simply Coco-nuts
Published at 12:26, Thursday, 07 February 2013
Two of the favourite targets for moaners in this country are 'health and safety' rules and 'politically correct' regulations.
Usually the complaints are against cases that have been exaggerated.
Recently, a group of Lancashire Morris dancers called the Britannia Coconutters were told that their annual 12-hour dance round Bacup would no longer get a police escort to manage traffic while they danced about.
This is because of cuts to the police service.
Instead, the Coconutters have to go on a course and provide their own stewards to protect them from traffic.
This isn't elf 'n' safety gone mad, this is the police struggling to meet the cuts they have been ordered to make and withdrawing from community life.
The fun events where officers get to show a human, lighter side, build relations with the people they serve and interact in a positive way.
That's something that doesn't show up in the end of year accounts.
On the subject of bonkers rules, the neurotic and paranoid Americans are the worst.
And we should beware, because the old cliché states that 'what America does today, Britain does tomorrow'.
The latest cautionary tale concerns a seven-year-old who has been suspended from school in Colorado for a make-believe game he was playing.
Little Alex Evans threw an imaginary grenade but school administrators say he broke a key rule during his pretend play.
"I was trying to save people and I just can't believe I got dispended," says Alex Evans, who doesn't understand his suspension any better than he can pronounce it.
"It's called 'rescue the world'", he says. He was playing a game during recess at Loveland's Mary Blair Elementary School and threw an imaginary grenade into a box with pretend evil forces inside.
He didn't actually throw anything, or make any threats against anyone. He says he was pretending to be the hero. "So nothing can get out and destroy the world."
Now all boys (and some girls) play war games. They may pretend to be soldiers or characters from Star Wars, Lord of The Rings or super-heroes.
It is all pretend. Invention. Role-play.
But he broke the school rules which include 'absolutes' designed to keep a safe environment.
The list includes absolutely no fighting, real or imaginary; no weapons, real or imaginary.
Seems the school and its staff have no sense of fun, invention or perspective. Real or imaginary.
God help us if we get that bad over here. It's bad enough that we frown on snowballs and conkers in the playground.
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Anne Pickles
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When it comes to certain interior features, many home buyers are willing to spend thousands of dollars above the price of the home to have them included. Using data from the National Association of Realtors, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 11 interior features that most homeowners were willing to pay more for. Also included is the median amount that these people would be willing to pay to obtain that specific feature, as well as whether prospective home buyers found certain features to be very important. That information was further broken down by factors such as home buyers' age, whether they were looking to move into a new or previously owned home, and whether someone was a first-time or repeat buyer. Based on a study by the NAR, these are the 11 most desirable home features:
11. One or more fireplaces
Percentage of home buyers willing to pay more: 40%
Amount willing to pay extra: $1,400
Some 40% of home buyers without a fireplace said they would spend additional money for at least one and cough up an extra $1,400. The fireplace, while always popular, was less necessary when several TVs were going in the house all at once, said Errol Samuelson, president of Realtor.com. But he speculated that having a home with fireplaces may become more popular in the future as people spend less time watching TV and more time on tablets and e-readers. These people may find the fireplace a good place to cozy up and use their devices, he said.
10. Eat-In kitchen
Percentage of home buyers willing to pay more: 40%
Amount willing to pay extra: $1,770
The people who are most interested in an eat-in kitchen tend to be in the 35-to-54 age range, with 30% of those prospective home buyers indicating this is "very important" in a house. Meanwhile, just 21% of those under 35 years of age and 20% over 55 feel the same way. More people, especially those who are raising families, want kitchens that look into family entertainment rooms. Some have even made it a family hangout by placing big-screen TVs and other electronics in the kitchen.
9. Home less than 5 years old
Percentage of home buyers willing to pay more: 40%
Amount willing to pay extra: $5,020
Some people simply want a newer home. For those willing to pay more for a newer home, the median that people would dole out was more than $5,000. Although this is a lot of money compared with most features, that money could be a wise investment in the long run. Maintenance costs are considerably less in newer homes compared with older homes, Samuelson pointed out. He also noted that newer homes tend to be much more efficient, attracting people who are environmentally conscious.
8. Stainless steel appliances
Percentage of home buyers willing to pay more: 41%
Amount willing to pay extra: $1,850
Like most features, stainless steel appliances are most important to people between the ages of 35 to 54, with 23% considering them to be a "very important" investment, compared with just 16% of those under the age of 35 and a mere 11% of those over the age of 55. From a cost perspective, stainless steel appliances are not necessarily the best investment. Samuelson noted that stainless steel wears out far easier than most other common materials. Also, the children in the house can also get their fingerprints on the appliances, requiring more cleaning. However, Samuelson said people are primarily driven to buy stainless steel appliances because they are more attractive.
7. Kitchen island
Percentage of home buyers willing to pay more: 48%
Amount willing to pay extra: $1,370
Kitchen islands are most important to people ages 35 to 54, with 24% of them indicating that it is a "very important" characteristic. Just 19% of people under 35 and 13% over 55 considered this feature important. Brendon DeSimone, a Realtor and real estate expert with Zillow, noted that kitchen islands often come in handy for those who are raising a family. It provides additional room to put out food for the family and allows the kitchen to become more organized. Although the desire for a kitchen island is high, those who do not have one but want one are only willing to shell out $1,370, less than most other features.
6. En suite master bath
Percentage of home buyers willing to pay more: 49%
Amount willing to pay extra: $2,030
The en suite master bathroom tends to be more important to people ages 35 and older. "It kind of goes to the 'home is my sanctuary' mentality," Samuelson said. This, along with a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, has become more important in the past 10 years or so. Many people are eager to make their bathroom more "homey" by doing things such as installing televisions on the wall. The fact that many master bathrooms have two sinks is also an appealing option for married couples, Samuelson added.
5. Hardwood floors
Percentage of home buyers willing to pay more: 54%
Amount willing to pay extra: $2,080
Some 25% of buyers under the age of 35, and 28% of those between 35 and 54, considered hardwood floors "very important" when looking for a home. Only 17% of people ages 55 and up felt the same way. In previous generations, homes with carpets were considered better in order to conserve energy, DeSimone said. Even today, older people are more likely to feel more comfortable with carpeting because the insulation makes the home a little bit warmer. But for younger people looking to have many guests at the house and for people with children, hardwood floors are desirable because they are easier to clean than carpets.
4. Granite countertops
Percentage of home buyers willing to pay more: 55%
Amount willing to pay extra: $1,620
Among homeowners between the ages of 35 and 54, 24% viewed granite countertops as "very important," compared with 18% of people under 35 and 18% of people over 55. Although just one in every five prospective home buyers said granite countertops were very important, 55% of those who bought a home without such a countertop said they would pay extra for it. Both DeSimone and Samuelson agreed that the granite countertop is more of a style issue than anything else. "There has been more emphasis on the beautiful kitchen these days, and granite countertops are a part of that," Samuelson said.
3. Walk-in closet in master bedroom
Percentage of home buyers willing to pay more: 60%
Amount willing to pay extra: $1,350
A whopping 60% of homeowners were willing to pay extra for a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, with 44% of people between the ages of 35-54 viewing this feature as "very important," compared with just 35% under the age of 35 and 36% of people 55 and older. DeSimone said the walk-in closet is desired for two main reasons: space and status. The space is very desirable for people as they get older and acquire more clothes, allowing people to be more organized. Having a walk-in closet in the master bedroom is also a status symbol. When giving a house tour, DeSimone said, people want to say, "hey, check out my closet," in the same way they say, "hey, have you seen my new kitchen?"
2. New kitchen appliances
Percentage of home buyers willing to pay more: 69%
Amount willing to pay extra: $1,840
About 69% of homeowners said they were willing to spend more money for new kitchen appliances. Unsurprisingly, people who are looking to buy a new home find this far more important than people who are eyeing previously owned homes. People who are the first to live in a specific house tend to want everything to be new in the house because they consider the house truly "their own," DeSimone said. People also do not want to have to deal with the stress of broken appliances. "They don't want to come home after a horrible stressful day at work and find the dishwasher isn't working or the fridge is making noises."
1. Central air conditioning
Percentage of home buyers willing to pay more: 69%
Amount willing to pay extra: $2,520
Nearly seven in 10 homeowners said they would be willing to pay more for central air conditioning—the same as new kitchen appliances and more than any other feature. Central air conditioning was considered "very important" by more than 60% of people in all age groups. Samuelson noted that although people were willing to shell out approximately $2,500 for the feature, that is far less than what it would actually cost to install central air conditioning. "There is a difference in people's preference and what they are willing to pay for," Samuelson said. "They may want the steak but are on a macaroni budget." Read more about the most popular home improvements at 24/7 Wall St.
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Posted By Jason Method On May 24, 2010 @ 5:51 pm In Uncategorized | Comments Disabled
State revenues continue to fall below projections, putting New Jersey in potentially tighter budget squeeze.
A new analysis by the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services, obtained by the Asbury Park Press, predicts that taxes and other revenue for the budget year that ends June 30 will be $402 million less than Gov. Christie's administration had expected.
The falling revenue won't necessarily require immediate budget cuts, but it would largely eliminate the state's current surplus of $500 million.
However, the OLS also estimates that revenue for the fiscal year that begins on July 1 will be $365 million less than the Christie administration projects.
Of the major state revenues, income taxes are experiencing the largest drop-offs, according to the OLS.
If those revenue projections prove true, then cuts above the already severe reductions proposed by Christie for the next fiscal year would be required to balance the state's budget. The state constitution requires the budget to be balanced every year.
Both the OLS budget officer David Rosen and state treasurer Andrew P. Sidamon-Eristoff are expected to present their revenue forecasts to the state Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee tomorrow.
The projections come just two days after tens of thousands of state and local workers descended on Trenton to protest Christie's budget cuts and call for passage of an income tax surcharge on millionaires.
A report by Economy.com, the economic consulting firm, says the state remains in a moderating recession, and Christie has said he believes higher taxes will only hurt the state's ec0nomy.
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I P. L. WENTZ ARCHERY BOW 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Dec. 14, 1967 INVENTOR. PAULL. I I ENTZ.
P. L. WEN TZ ARCHERY BOW May 19,1970
2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Dec. 14, 1967 H lHHHH HHHHH INVENTOR. PAUL L. WENTZ ATTYs.
United, States Patent 3,512,512 ARCHERY BOW Paul L. Wentz, 1733 N. Countyline St., Fostoria, Ohio 44830 Filed Dec. 14, 1967, Ser. No. 690,627 Int. Cl. F41b /00 US. Cl. 124-24 7 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An archery bow of the recurve type has an elongate member extending rearwardly from a central portion thereof to aid the archer in shooting an arrow. The elongate member has a handle at the rear end which supports the archers hand when he draws back the arrow and the bow string. The elongate member enables the archer to hold the arrow steady, to release it uniformly, and draw back the arrow a constant amount. The elongate member also tends to act as a stablilizer to dampen vibration and to eliminate arm slap. The elongate member is attached directly on the center line of the bow adjacent the arrow guide. A handle at the end of the member can be adjusted toward and away from the bow and can be pivoted to enable the archer to adjust it to his chin. The elongate member also can be folded, if desired.
This invention relates to an archery bow attachment or accessory and more particularly to an elongate supporting member which increases the accuracy of the archer.
Numerous attachments or accessories are now available for bows with the main goal being to increase the accuracy of the archer. The present invention relates to a supporting member for a bow which has a number of advantages. When the archer pulls back the bow string and arrow, he supports his hand on a handle of the elongate supporting member and thereby relieves much of the compressive force on his forward hand and arm. Consequently, the bow can be held much more steadily and accuracy is thereby increased. The supporting member also enables the string and arrow to be drawn a constant distance each time which further improves the accuracy of the archer. A small variation in the distance the arrow is drawn has a substantial eifect on the trajectory of the arrow and consequently the accuracy. Bows are usually designed to have a 28-inch draw and a variation of one inch can change the amount of pull and the force applied to the arrow by 2 /2 pounds, in the case of a 40-pound bow, for example. The elongate member also acts as a stabilizer to reduce the vibrations in the bow when the string is released. Also, the arrow is held with the hand in a constant position and is released ,more uniformly.
The elongate supporting member embodying the invention has a number of features. The supporting member is attached to the rear of the bow adjacent the arrow guide and is located directly on the center line of the bow, which is essential for a recurve bow since mounting the member on one side of the bow will produce asymmetrical forces on the bow tips and result in warping and permanent damage to the bow. The elongate member is attached to the bow so that it can be adjusted in length and can be rotated to enable the handle position to be changed. This enables the archer to adjust the handle relative to his chin to enable his hand to conform to any desired position when the arrow is in the shooting position. The elongate member also has a loop extending from the handle to further aid in supporting the archers hand and to aid in aiming the arrow, if desired. The elongate member also can be folded to lie along the bow to facilitate transportation and storage.
The elongate member can be afiixed to the bow in a number of ways, depending in part upon whether the member is to be attached to an existing bow or is to be supplied with the bow by the manufacturer.
It is, therefore, a principal object of the invention to provide an elongate supporting member for a bow, particularly of the recurve type, having the advantages and features discussed above.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments thereof, reference being made to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a side view in elevation of a recurve bow heaving an elongate supporting member thereon, shown folded and also shown in dotted lines in the operating position;
FIG. 2 is a side view in elevation of the recurve bow with the elongate member shown in the operating position and the bow string drawn back;
FIG. 3 is a rear view in elevation of the bow with the elongate supporting member folded down;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view in elevation of the elongate supporting member;
FIG. 5 is a top view of the member shown in FIG. 4 with the bow shown in section;
FIG. 6 is a rear view of the elongate supporting member showing the handle and loop extension;
FIGS. 7-9 are further enlarged views in horizontal section showing modified means for attaching the elongate supporting members to bows; and
FIG. 10 is a view in section taken along the line 1010 of FIG. 9.
Referring to FIGS. 13, a recurve bow embodying the invention is indicated at 12 and includes a central portion 14, having a handle 16 and an arrow guide 18, and tip portions 20 and 22 which curve in the opposite direction to the central portion. Such bows can be obtained in a variety of shapes, particularly in the central portion 14, and can be of various types of construction, some of which are quite complex, particularly when employing a variety of laminations. A bow string 24 extends between the tips and lays on a center line of the 'bow which extends symmetrically between the bow tips. The bow string 24 is shown strung but undrawn in FIG. 1 and is shown drawn back in FIG. 2. An arrow 26 is fragmentarily shown in the shooting position in FIG. 2.
In accordance with the invention, an elongate supportting member 28 is attached to the back of the central portion 14 of the bow in alignment with the center line extending between the tips and adjacent the arrow guide 18. The elongate member 28 is made of a steel rod 30 which has a shallow-dish-shaped configuration to clear the arrow 26 at all portions thereof except the rear end. The steel rod 30 is inexpensive and can be bent to the desired position after being attached to the bow 12. At the rear end, the rod 30 extends downwardly in a transverse handle 32 which supports the draw hand of the archer when the bow string 24 and the arrow 26 are drawn back. As shown approximately in FIG. 5, the palm of the hand rests on the handle 32 while the forefinger and middle finger straddle the rod 30 and hold the tip of the arrow adjacent the notch therein which receives the bow string 24. The arrow 26 is frictionally held on the bow string 24 so that the archers fingers need not apply any pressure on the arrow to hold it in place. With the arrow drawn 'back, the archers draw hand substantially supports the entire arrow and bow with the forehand used primarily to position and steady the bow. With most of the usual compressive force thereby re lieved from the archers forehand and arm, the bow and arrow can be held much more steadily to increase accuracy. Further, with the draw hand on the handle 32, the
arrow is always drawn back a constant distance and a uniform force is always imparted to the arrow to maintain a constant trajectory thereof.
A loop extension 34 extends upwardly from the handle 32 beyond the rod 30 with ends suitably afiixed to the handle 32 as by soldering and with the closed end of the loop curved back-wardly slightly as shown particularly in FIG. 4. This loop extension 34 further supports the archers hand by extending between the thumb and the forefinger and provides assurance that the archers hand will always be in a particular position when supported on the handle with the arrow thus drawn back the constant distance. The loop extension also aids in sighting or aiming the bow and arrow, if desired.
As shown in FIGS. l-5, the elongate member 28 can be folded, and for this purpose the rod 30 has a thin forwardly-extending car 36 which is about half the thickness of the rod 30. A connecting and adjusting rod 38 also has a thin rearwardly-extending ear 40 which is positioned contiguously with the car 36 and is pivoted thereto by a suitable pin or rivet 42. A sleeve 44 which is slidably mounted on the rod 30 can be slid forwardly over the ears 36 and 40 when they are aligned to hold the rod 30 in a straight, operating position, as shown in FIG. 2. When the sleeve 44 is retracted, the rod 30 can then be swung downwardly to the position shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 to enable the bow to be easily carried and packed in an automobile or stored, for example.
The elongate member 28 is preferably mounted on the bow so that the handle 32 can be pivoted around the axis of the rod 30 to enable the archers hand and the handle 32 to be positioned at an angle to the vertical. This enables the supporting member 28 to accommodate the face or chin of the archer in any desired shooting position. It is also desirable to adjust the length of the supporting member 28 to enable the draw of the bow and arrow to be a particular amount. To accomplish these purposes, the connecting rod 38 of FIGS. 4 and S includes a threaded end 46 which is threadedly received in a threaded passage of a supporting tube 48. The threaded end 46 is turned into the passage in the tube 48 until the desired length of the rod 30 is achieved and the handle 32 can then be pivoted to the left or right to the position desired by the archer. A lock nut 50 is then turned against the end of the adjusting tube 48 to hold the elongate supporting member securely in position.
The supporting member 28 can be attached to the bow in several different ways. With an existing how, it is important that the central portion 14 not be unduly weakened. An attaching plate 52 in this instance accomplishes this. The mounting or attaching plate 52 includes a rear supporting plate 54 and a side stabilizing plate 56 which are afiixed to the central portion of the bow 14 by screws 58. These are spread over a sufficiently large area as not to weaken the bow. Actually, in the mounting plate 52, the force on the elongate member is applied through the supporting plate 54, and the plate 56 merely serves to stabilize the transverse position of the elongate member 28. The adjusting tube 48can be suitably affixed centrally to the supporting plate 54, as by welding, and is positioned directly on the center line of the bow extending between the tips thereof.
Other means of attaching the elongate member are shown in FIGS. 7-10. As shown in FIG. 7, :an elongate member 60, which is not foldable in this instance, has a threaded end 62 turned into a through-nut 64 and can be adjusted in length and angle as before and then held in position by a lock nut 66. The through-nut 64 is attached to the bow through a threaded stud 68 having a threaded end 70 received in the through-nut with a forward end 72 forming a wood screw which can be turned into a pre-drilled hole 74 in the bow 12.
In FIG. 8, the threaded end 62 of the elongate member 60 is turned into a threaded passage 76 in a ferrule 78 which is suitably affixed in a blind hole 80 in the central portion of the bow. This embodiment is particularly advantageous when the arrow support is supplied by a manufacturer since the central portion into which the ferrule is affixed can be made slightly thicker to accommodate the large diameter of the ferrule 78 without unduly weakening the bow. The supporting member can then be readily attached or detached.
Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, a modified elongate member 82 has a rectangular end portion 84 which can be aflixed in a hole 86 in the bow, as with the use of epoxy resin, for example. Since the rectangular portion 84 is thin, it can be used with existing bows having relatively thin central portions to have little effect on the strength of the bow. A screw adjustment similar to that of FIG. 7 can be used, if desired.
Various modifications of the above described embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and it is to be understood that such modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention, if they are within the spirit and the tenor of the accompanying claims.
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1. In combination with a recurve bow, at single elongate member, means attaching said elongate member to a central portion of said bow on a line between the bow tips, and at a position adjacent an arrow guide of the bow, said elongate member extending rearwardly a distance approximately equal to the desired draw of the bow and terminating in a handle extending transversely of said elongate member, said attaching means including means to enable said elongate member to rotate about its longitudinal axis to change the position of said handle by rotation thereof generally in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said elongate member.
2. The combination according to claim 1 characterized by said attaching means including threads and said elongate member having a threaded end cooperating therewith to enable said handle to be moved toward and away from said bow to change the draw of the bow.
3. The combination according to claim 1 wherein said elongate member is curved in a shallow dish-shaped configuration to enable said member to be out of contact with an arrow throughout most of the length of said member.
4. The combination according to claim 1 wherein said elongate member is made of two pieces, means pivotally connecting adjacent ends of said pieces, and sleeve means associated with said member for encompassing said pivoted ends to hold said elongate member in a generally straight position.
5. The combination according to claim 1 wherein said attaching means includes a threaded ferrule in the central portion of said bow to receive said elongate member, said member having a threaded end.
6. The combination according to claim 1 wherein said attaching means includes a threaded stud turned into said central portion of said how, said stud having a threaded end projecting rearwardly therefrom, a through-nut on said stud, and said elongate member having a threaded end turned into said through-nut.
7. In combination with an archery bow, an elongate member, means attaching said elongate member to a central portion of said bow on a line between the bow tips, and at a position adjacent a narrow guide of the bow, said attaching means including a first plate, screw means afiixing said first plate to the back portion of said bow, an additional plate afiixed to and extending forwardly of said first plate, means afiixing said additional plate to the side of the bow opposite said arrow guide, and means aflixed to said first plate to receive said elongate member, said elongate member extending rearwardly a distance approximately equal to the desired draw of the bow and terminating in a handle extending transversely of said elongate member, said elongate member being curved in a shallow dish-shaped configuration to enable said member to be clear of said arrow throughout most of the length of said member except for a portion adjacent said handle.
References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,815,016 12/1957 Kellogg 12423 3,015,328 1/1962 Ryder 12424 XR 6 3,176,674 4/1965 ,Smith 12423 3,238,935 3/1966 Stanaland.
FOREIGN PATENTS 26,154 1/ 1902 Great Britain.
GEORGE J. MARLO, Primary Examiner W. R. BROWNE, Assistant Examiner
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Frese on Cloud: "Natasha is a very athletic and unselfish player who will do whatever her team needs to help us win. She's a strong defensive player, who can play either guard spot and is a terrific passer. Natasha has a ton of personality, is a good student and fits right in with our team."
As a Freshman (2010-11): Saw action in 31 of 32 games and started in games four thru nine... led the team in assists twice and in blocks three times... scored in 21 games... saw career-high 30 minutes at No. 13 Georgetown (Nov. 16)... made first career start against American and dished career-high seven assists (Nov. 21)... scored career-high eight points against UMass at ECU's Tournament (Nov. 27)...tied her career-high eight points on 6-for-8 shooting at the line against Appalachian State (Dec. 5)... nabbed a career-high five steals and went 6-for-8 from the line against Longwood (Jan. 30)... went 3-for-4 at the line at No. 20 Miami (Feb. 10)... hit a three that helped spark a 30-9 Maryland run late in the second half vs. No. 7 Duke (Feb. 17)...named a Scholar Athlete at the team's annual banquet.
Before Maryland: 2010 Pennsylvania AAAA First Team All-State...averaged 12.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 4.0 steals as a senior...named First Team All-Delco in 2009 and 2010...led Cardinal O'Hara to second round of the 2010 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class AAAA Tournament...helped lead O'Hara to the 2009 PIAA Class AAAA State Finals...2009 Pennsylvania AAAA 3rd team All-State...earned the 2009 Michael Menichini Award.
Personal: Daughter of Sharon and Emil Cloud ... has four siblings, three sisters, Kim Hopper, Krystal McLeester and Tiffany Cloud, and one brother, Eric Cloud ... sports heroine is Kimi Pohlman ... also considered Ohio State, Rutgers, Vanderbilt, Virginia, St. Joseph's, Miami and Kentucky ... came to Maryland because she loved the campus, team and family atmosphere.


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ADDISON — New York and Vermont transportation officials on Friday afternoon closed the Champlain Bridge because of safety concerns.
The move was taken after experts inspecting the 80-year-old span that links Addison, Vt., with Crown Point, N.Y., found a structural support that worried them.
"It was their decision to close it," said John Zicconi, Vermont Agency of Transportation Director of Planning, Outreach and Community Affairs. Officials said two of the piers are deficient.
MIDDLEBURY — On Saturday, Williams held off a late surge by the Middlebury College football team to earn a 37-27 win over the host Panthers. Williams (3-1) had a slight edge in yardage (454-403), but with an effective ground game that translated into a major advantage in time of possession (38:38-21:19) over the 1-3 Panthers.
MIDDLEBURY — Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) will receive $200,000 in federal grant money in each of the next three years to increase service along three of its bus routes.
The grant awards, confirmed late last week by state officials, will benefit ACTR's Middlebury Shuttle, Tri-Town Shuttle, and Burlington Link service that is run in cooperation with the Chittenden County Transportation Authority (CCTA).
ADDISON COUNTY — This Saturday, Oct. 24, people will be cycling through the streets of Kitale, Kenya. In Beirut, Lebanon, others will ride buses handing out flyers. The people of Chitral, Pakistan, will play an all-day game of freestyle polo. And in towns throughout Addison County, people will eat, ride bikes, drum and ring church bells.
The cause that unites these far-flung events is climate change. The vehicle: 350.org, an organization started close to home, in Middlebury.
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COLUMBIA CITY — Robert Eugene Gilbert, 74, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2012, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington.
Born on Dec. 9, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of Charles Leonard and Goldie Marie (Toland) Gilbert.
He grew up in Lima, Ohio and his adult lifetime was spent in Delphos, Van Wert, Ohio and, for the past five years, Columbia City.
He graduated from Lima Senior Hgh School and he was a former Walmart employee.
He was married to Marjorie Annette Deubler in Lima, Ohio on April 10, 1959.
His hobbies were water color and oil painting, sketching with pencil and a he was also an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his eight children, Rhonda Brown of Ottoville, Ohio, Robert (Mary) Gilbert of Continental, Ohio, Franklin Gilbert of Van Wert, Ohio, Steven (Marie) Gilbert of Paulding, Ohio, Michael (Susanne) Gilbert of Pooler, Ga., Rebecca (Ben) Williams of Convoy, Ohio, John (LaToshia) Gilbert of Columbia City and Jason Gilbert of Van Wert, Ohio; brother, Ronald (Joyce) Gilbert of Delphos, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Marjorie Annette and five brothers and sisters, Josephine, Deloris, Richard, Leonard and Nancy.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Barry Faucett, retired pastor of New Hope Wesleyan Church officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City. Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. Gilbert's memory to American Cancer Society.
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Bankruptcy filings in South-Central Texas last month fell to their lowest level in more than a year. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas in San Antonio recorded 352 filings in July, 100 fewer filings than the same time a year ago. It's the lowest number of filings since 326 cases were […] [Read More]
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The U.S. and the California economies have been a disaster for so long and are now such an utter mess that hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants are leaving the U.S. and heading back home to Mexico to look for better jobs and homes. According to the Public Policy Institute of California and reported by […] [Read More]
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Allstate Insurance agency owners in San Antonio plan to hire at least 50 licensed sales agents by the end of the year. Allstate has more than 350 openings around the state. The company has more than 1,000 agency owners in Texas. Candidates can apply for licensed sales positions by calling their local Allstate agency owner, […] [Read More]
Sewer project is tanking Alabama's top county
Roll bankruptcy, roll. Commissioners in Jefferson County Alabama, the state's largest county, are set to vote later this week of filing for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection after three years of trying to negotiate out of a $3 billion debt problem linked to a stinky and alleged corrupt sewer project. The Associated Press reports that this would […] [Read More]
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The economy has hit the Tooth Fairy right under the pillow. According to a recent Visa Inc. survey, the average amount of money being left by the Tooth Fairy to children who lose teeth has dropped 40 cents to $2.60, down from $3 in 2010. The number of kids getting no cash at all has […] [Read More]
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It's funny how politicians and bureaucrats can make the truth dance like Tony Manero. The Treasury Department reports that U.S. taxpayers lost about $1.3 billion in the bailout of Chrysler. So while the smoke and mirrors were pulled out to bedazzle us, the reality turned out to be totally different. We've been slapped around in this […] [Read More]
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The U.S. city with the fastest growing number of millionaires is none other than Houston. According to a Forbes report, "Houston's millionaire population surged by 9.6 percent to a total of 96,700 wealthy citizens from 2009 to 2010." It is that old fashioned Texas mainstay of oil and gas that is fueling the growth. Texas […] [Read More]
The great voucher rush of 2011
More sad signs from our economic times as thousands of people seeking Dallas County Section 8 housing vouchers rushed the doors at the Jesse Owens Memorial Complex in Dallas this morning. Eight people were hurt in the mad rush. The process was to begin at 8 a.m. but doors opened early at 6 a.m. sparking […] [Read More]
Greece goes on "Double Secret Probation"
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Architects working on the redevelopment of the bayfront will unveil the first images of their makeover job today, providing a visual representation of the principles outlined during dozens of public hearings.
Although the details of the plan have not been made public until today, the architects' proposal represents an amalgam of ideas provided by residents. The proposed makeover includes several highlights:
- An interactive water fountain that plays on the idea of a beach along the bayfront.
- An open-air cafe with outdoor seating in a garden atmosphere. Transparent screens would block the persistent prevailing winds, and groves of palm trees would provide shade.
- A concert green that could be used for outdoor performances. The open field also could be used for recreational sports but would be equipped with underground utilities for special events.
- Use of the barge dock as a parking lot. The dock would be raised and landscaped to provide additional parking for events at the American Bank Center or for visitors to the parks.
- Two or three lanes of traffic in each direction on Shoreline Boulevard. The traffic plan would provide higher capacity near the Interstate 37 intersection, where it is most needed.
Lead architect Raymond Gignac said the plan, which will be unveiled during today's City Council meeting, incorporates ideas from public meetings conducted during the past year.
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BUSINESS ETHICS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY I have been asked to write an essay on the Business Ethics and Social Responsibility of my given company, Unilever. The purpose of this essay is to give a good understanding of what Ethical Business practise and corporate Social Responsibility is and how my company personally goes about fulfilling all their obligations to their stakeholders of Unilever. I will do this by obtaining information on both the terms in the question and then about the company and then explain it in my words and complete the question as deeply as I can. I will obtain the information by various means such as websites, textbooks, newspapers, business journals, etc. In addition, the Unilever annual report and other company literature has been collected from the Unilever website. I'm going to start of by briefly explaining what the terms Business Ethics, Corporate Social responsibility and Stakeholders mean so when you go onto reading the essay you know what you're reading about. The general meaning of Business Ethics is knowing what is right from wrong in the place you work but then more importantly making sure you're doing the right thing. Corporate Social Responsibility is grouping various corporate goals and then evaluating the outcomes by both profitability and the judgements of social desirability. ...read more.
Furthermore, the social dimensions of sustainable agriculture were a top concern. Stakeholders fingered the preservation of farming and rural communities, as a dominant issue in sustainable agriculture. UNILEVER'S CORPORATE PURPOSE Unilever devotes considerable time and energy to understanding and meeting the needs of consumer's worldwide. It aims to meet the every day needs of people everywhere, by using their international expertise to the service of local consumers. Unilever believes that the road to sustainable and profitable growth is based on their deep roots in local cultures and markets and on their commitment to the highest standards of corporate behaviour. Unilever's social investment is a guided by this purpose. Focused on the country's needs, it has taken a strategic approach to leadership development and channelled its resources behind the Unilever Foundation for Education and Development. The Unilever Foundation is a South African initiative aimed at improving the quality of life of South Africans through education. It has three main programmes: > Schools, > Tertiary education > Leadership development. CODES OF CONDUCT Like many multinational companies, Unilever believe that their reputation for high corporate standards is a key asset, which needs to be fresh and living throughout the business. There are more codes of conduct stated, but not all are necessary. ...read more.
The Regional Presidents are responsible for delivering business results in their respective regions. Regional presidents report to either the director of the Foods division or the director of the Home and Personal Care division. ANALYSE In September 2000 Unilever announced its intention to focus on fewer, stronger brands to promote faster growth. The company's stakeholders feel that this can benefit towards the market. However, taking the role of a stakeholder, I feel that Unilever can become the leading manufacturing brands company multi-nationally if they do focus on lead selling brands. But maybe they can focus more on the less selling brands to increase sales. However, The Company is whittling its brands down to 400 (from 1,600) including familiar brands such as Dove, Lux, Lipton, Magnum and Calvin Klein fragrances. An Outlook of views on Unilever's performance varies. On 28 August 2001, Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) downgraded Unilever from a "hold" to a "sell" rating, highlighting analysts' and investors' concerns about the performance of Unilever and the integration of Best foods. However, Unilever bounced back stating that there are no concerns about the performance of Unilever and that they will keep to their corporate objectives. Drawing up to a conclusion, Unilever is defiantly "meeting the everyday needs of people everywhere" and that stakeholders, shareholders and investors are looking into a more in-depth approach to increase its market capability. ...read more.
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Austin, Texas – March 8, 2011 – Marquee Event Group is thrilled to announce that it has won the prestigious 2011 Event Solutions Spotlight Award as Rental Company of the Year. The win was announced in Las Vegas on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 during Event Solutions' Annual Expo and Idea Factory. The awards ceremony was held at MEET Las Vegas, a state-of-the-art three-story building in downtown Las Vegas which boasts the most technically-advanced event space in the city.
The Idea Factory is presented each year by Event Solutions, a leader in event industry news and information, to bring together event planners, producers, designers, marketers and suppliers in an environment of learning, sharing and experiencing all the industry has to offer.
Event Solutions has presented the Spotlight Award to top event industry professionals for the past 14 years. The 15 award categories honor individuals and companies in a wide variety of disciplines necessary to produce excellent events. Marquee was among ten event rental companies nominated for the award. Marquee followed up its nomination with a social media campaign. Utilizing Facebook, Twitter, and VIP (Very Important Partier) email list connections as well as their websites and blog, Marquee asked colleagues and supporters to vote for them by evaluating a company profile highlighting their most ambitious and successful events of the last year at www.event-solutions.com.
Marquee Event Group began in 1985 as a small party rental store, and has evolved into a full service event rental company with three divisions: Marquee Rents, Marquee Tents, and Marquee Linens. Led by owner Damon Holditch, CSEP, CERP, Marquee has provided custom, trend-setting rentals to discerning event professionals for over 26 years. www.marqueeeventgroup.com


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Photoshop is the tool of choice for most creative professionals and has quickly become household name synonymous with computer art and image manipulation. In Photoshop CS3 One-on-One: Beyond the Basics, internationally renowned Photoshop guru Deke McClelland teaches such digital-age wonders as masking, filters, layers, blend modes, Liquify, Vanishing Point, and vector-based type. Along the way, Deke also teaches tried-and-true methods for sharpening details, smoothing over wrinkles and imperfections, trimming away jowls and fat, and wrapping one image around the surface of another. Plus, the training teaches how to construct and organize the elements in a composition so you can edit them easily in the future. Exercise files accompany the tutorial.
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Alright, a brief recap, I went ahead and dragged and dropped the glass image into the star background, then I set the new base glass layer to the Hard Light Blend mode and 80% opacity that allowed me to retain the base shadows and highlights from the glass image. Dropped away many of the midtones in order to reveal the star pattern in the background. Problem is that my highlights lack, I want them to appear as nice bright glint to go along with these stars in the background here.
And I am going to do that by returning to the splash-in-glass image here that you can find inside the 10 masking folder. And I am going to select the highlight using the wonderful naturalistic organic Color Range command. But before we can do that, we need to get rid of our existing selection outline, otherwise the Color Range command will try to select inside of the existing selection and that would be a disaster. So go ahead and press Ctrl+D or Command+D on the Mac to decimate any existing Magic Wand selection outline in the event you created one.
And now, I am going to switch back to the Marquee tool just so that I have this nice simple cross cursor. Then I am going to press the F key in order to enter the Maximize mode. Then, I am going to go up to the Select menu. I invite you to do the same and choose the Color Range command right here. And I think so highly of this command that I have gone ahead and assigned a custom keyboard shortcut. If you loaded my D-key shortcuts, then you will see that you can access the command by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Alt+O or Command+Shift+Option+O on the Mac, and that brings up the Color Range command right here.
Now, your preview may look different than mine, don't worry about that at all. Just know that this command works a lot like the Magic Wand tool. It's basically the Magic Wand on steroids as it turns out. Move your 1:56 EyeDropper cursor, notice you have got a little EyeDropper cursor here, move it out into the larger image window and then click on any old color inside of the image. And what that does is that goes ahead and nails that clicked pixel as the base color for your selection just as if you had clicked on that pixel with the Magic Wand tool.
But instead of seeing a new selection outline, you will see this mask preview right here, it's a little difficult to see what's going on. So I am going to click inside the background instead like so, and then I am going to add to the selection. I am going to add another base color by pressing the Shift key and clicking again. You may recall that Shift-clicking with the Magic Wand added a base color, well that's exactly what happens when you Shift-click with this little EyeDropper cursor hare when you are using the Color Range command, you add base colors to your selections.
So I am going to go ahead and click a few times. You can also Shift+Drag, as it turns out, to add colors on the fly, something that you can't do with a Magic Wand tool, there is a lot of stuff that the Color Range command can do that that the Magic Wand can't do. Now, check out this little Preview inside the dialogue box. It's showing you the selection as a mask. So instead of showing you the selection using marching ants, which are really actually not very helpful, it's showing you the selection as a very helpful mask. And you may recall when we are reading a mask, white means selected pixels, black means deselected pixels and gray means intermediate degrees of selection.
So you can have nice naturalistic transitions between your selected and deselect areas. Now, other things you can do, you can also by the way Shift-click inside of the preview if you want to and Shift+Drag inside the preview as well in order to add colors. And if you add too many colors like this, I have gone way too far at this point, then there is a couple of things you can do. One is you can press Ctrl+Z or Command+Z on the Mac in order to take advantage of your one level of Undo that's available to you inside the Color Range dialogue box.
The other option is you can press the Alt key or the Option Key on the Mac and click on a color to remove it from the selection. And you can even Alt or Option+Drag if you want to, I am not going to do that because I get rid of pretty much my entire selection if I were to do that. But that is an option so you can subtract base colors from the selection by Alt or Option-clicking just as you can with the Magic Wand. Alright, I am going to go ahead and Shift-click in order to add back a little bit of base color here. Notice now this fuzziness value that's at the top of the dialogue box, it's analogous to the tolerance value associated with the Magic Wand tool.
So in this case, our default value of 40 is saying that Photoshop is going to go ahead and select 40 luminance levels brighter and 40 luminance levels darker than my base colors that I clicked and Shift-clicked on. But there is two differences between fuzziness and tolerance. For one, fuzziness is a dynamic control so it works on the fly. Notice that as I raise that fuzziness value, Photoshop goes ahead and adds to the selection. On the fly, it's not a static control as it is with the Magic Wand tool.
Secondly, I will go ahead and switch this selection preview here to grayscales so that we can see the mask big and beautiful here inside the image window. Notice that we have got all kinds of grays at our disposal and that is because fuzziness is an incremental selection control so it doesn't go ahead and select all 138 of these luminance levels in each direction, it incrementally selects them, so that only the colors that we clicked and Shift-clicked on, only our base colors are 100% selected, the other colors are slightly less and less selected as we move farther and farther away from them in terms of luminance levels until we get 138 luminance levels away in either direction, at which point the pixels are not selected at all, they are black.
Now, that's great because it means that the Color Range command is doing an amazing job of matching the organic information inside the image. So it will result in a naturalistic selection outline, something you can't really achieve using the Magic Wand tool. Alright, I am going to change that selection preview back to none so that we can see the full color version of the image. The final thing I am going to tell you about here is this invert checkbox, which allows you to reverse the selection. So it's just like the Inverse command under the Selection menu.
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Some music does the complete opposite - it can generate a great feeling of being insignificant, it can raise awareness of 'something bigger than our puny selves'. Some music inspires me to look within. Some music can make me feel completely disconnected from what others would call 'the self' or 'the ego'.
Do you feel that the music performed by the like of, say, Sheila Chandra, is music that inflates your ego? For me it certainly does the opposite.
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Everything effects your reality... but understanding over rides what you see....
what you feel and how you act according to said feelings creates who you are...
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Who Am I
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Youngster joins family on track
HUNTINGTON -- Before 7-year-old Braxton Brown of Lowell, Ohio, learned how to walk, his grandpa purchased a motorcycle for him.
Before he learned to ride a bike with training wheels, he already knew how to race around a track on his own motorcycle, just like his motocross racing uncle and his expert gift-giving grandpa.
And, before he began the second grade, he became the 2012 Loretta Lynn's Amateur Motocross Champion in the 50cc stock shaft drive division for 4 to 6-year-olds.
When he came to the Big Sandy Superstore Arena with his family for the 2013 West Virginia Indoor MX Championship, he was ready to race in a new division, as an older, more mature rider.
At least, that is what his parents are working on.
"Right now, the biggest lesson we're working on is that you can't win them all," said Ashlee Grubb, Brown's mother. "He has learned so many life lessons from racing, but he's still a kid. He still is learning."
Part of Brown's motocross-related lessons come from earning the goodwill of his parents in order to continue racing. He does that by keeping his grades up, doing his chores -- specifically, cleaning his room -- and being nice to his sister, Jayden Brown, who is his biggest fan, said Grubb.
There was never really any question as to whether or not Grubb's kids would be allowed to participate in motocross, as it was something that was part of her family life growing up.
"It was a no-brainer," she said. "He just took right to it. He learned to ride an actual bicycle years after he had been riding a motorcycle, so he could play with his friends."
In between school, chores and friends, Brown's family travels from race to race with him, including this weekend's indoor championship, which wrapped up Saturday night.
Thousands of people came to Huntington to watch more than 200 riders spin up a little dirt, said Veronica Hordubay, marketing and sales manager for the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.
About 1,200 cubic yards of dirt were used to construct the race track that features double, triple and tabletop jumps to keep the race interesting, said Drew Wolfe, event promoter for Athens, Ohio, based Action Sports.
"We always just really hope to give everyone, the racers and the crowd, thrills and an old-fashioned good time," said Wolfe. "We do what we can to encourage exciting races to make sure the crowd gets to watch a good, exciting event."
Until the next race, Brown and his family will be making the rounds around the practice track and studying, cleaning and revving up for the next race.
"Riding is fun and exciting," said Brown. "It's so fun because you get to go fast. It's more exciting when you get to win."
For more information about Action Sports Promotions, visit www.actionsportsracing.com, and for more information about upcoming events at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, visit www.bigsandyarena.com.
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SPS Meeting, February 25, 2009
At our bi-monthly meeting we only had a few meeting minutes. Some more information was distributed concerning High School Physics Day and some more Spring Break plans were finalized. Then we built some gliders to throw off the roof of the science building. Congratulations to member, Bill Kersten for designing the glider that flew the farthest!
Homecoming PON and Class of 1983 Reunion - October 11th, 2008
October is shaping up to be a busy month for the Society of Physics Students. On Saturday, we opened up Requarth Observatory and hosted the Class Reunion of 1983 as well as anyone else who wanted to participate in the Homecoming Festivities. Former Millikin students got the opportunity to see the "new" science building and explore the beauty of the universe through our 0.5 meter scope and series of portable telescopes. A very special thanks goes Dr. Dan Miller for arranging and handling all the details of this event.
Meet & Greet Picnic, August 27th, 2008
What better way to start off the school year than a BBQ? That is exactly what the Society of Physics Students, SPS, did to relax after the first two days of classes and to get to know one another better. A short walk over to Fairview Park provided the perfect setting for hanging out and having fun. Almost everyone was able to make it and enjoy the hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and cookies as well as the ever popular crazy stories that our professors tell. A special thanks goes out to the mystery benefactor that reserved the park shelter for us. Thanks!


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Marina Delio, author of 'The Yummy Mummy Kitchen' Cookbook Shares Two Incredible, Kid-Friendly Recipes
Thursday, April 11th, 2013
The new cookbook, The Yummy Mummy Kitchen by popular blogger Marina Delio, will absolutely make you hungry. The elegant photos are luscious–some of the most beautiful I've seen. (And I nearly died over the gorgeous tables, dishes, place mats and napkins.) The recipes are geared to families, but they're not just for kids. Marina cooks for highly varied and sophisticated palettes. Her dishes are easy-ish with a doable number of ingredients. All of them are pretty and flavorful enough to serve to guests. Her children are very lucky–they get grape and rosemary flat bread and sugared blueberry goat cheese crostinis for snacks!
I asked her one important question: How do you get kids to eat such a wide variety of foods–especially veggies? Marina told me: "I've found many ways to get kids to eat their veggies. One tip is simply to expect that your children will eat most vegetables, and serve them frequently. It can take time for children to accept new foods, so keep putting them on their plates and incorporating them as the stars of the meal. Often it helps to cook small vegetables into kid-approved dishes instead of piling them on the side. For example, most kids love a mild chili, cheesy calzone, lasagna, pasta, or enchiladas. All of these dishes are easy to create in a plant-based way. Get excited and say, 'Isn't this gorgeous? Look at all the colors!' The bonus of cooking this way is that you only have to cook one dish at dinnertime, rather than a main dish and a veggie side. It can be hard to switch kids from hot dogs to colorful healthy dinners, but in the long run they will thank you for it. Don't offer alternatives at dinnertime and your children will eventually accept and enjoy the healthier dinners you're serving."
Marina was also kind enough to pick two of her favorites from The Yummy Mummy Kitchen and share them with us. I definitely see her Green Enchiladas and Grilled Shrimp and Corn Salad in our future.
Green Enchiladas
Serves 4 to 6
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup cooked brown rice
1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
2 cups mild tomatillo green salsa, fresh or jarred
½ cup half and half
6 (9-inch) flour or brown-rice tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese, Monterey Jack, cheddar, Colby, or a blend
1 avocado, chopped, for garnish
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges
Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and toss until just wilted. Remove from the heat and transfer the spinach to a medium bowl. To the spinach add the beans, rice, mushrooms, cilantro, and goat cheese. Gently toss to combine.
In another medium bowl, stir together the salsa and half and half. Pour half of the salsa mixture into an
11 × 7-inch baking dish. Fill the tortillas with 1 cup of filling each and roll up. Place the filled tortillas seam side down in the baking dish. Pour the remaining half of the salsa mixture over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cool slightly. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, and lime.
Grilled Shrimp and Corn Salad
Serves 4 to 6
1 pound large peeled, deveined shrimp
1 ounce tequila
Juice of 2 limes
3 ears of corn, husks removed
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
¼ cup favorite salad dressing
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Sliced lime, for garnish
Tortilla chips (optional)
Thread the shrimp on skewers and place in a baking dish. Coat with tequila and lime juice and marinate 15 minutes. Oil and preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the shrimp and corn on the grill and grill about 3 minutes per side until cooked through. Cool slightly. Remove the shrimp from skewers and slice the kernels off the cobs.
In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with the beans, tomatoes, avocado, and dressing. Arrange grilled shrimp and corn on top and garnish with cilantro and lime. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.Add a Comment