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Parker Holmes
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1. Give a brief description of your research:
I am currently working towards a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. My research focus is in dynamics and controls and I am specializing in autonomous agents and multiagent systems. My research is aimed at developing algorithms capable of achieving coordination and team formation in collaborative networks of autonomous agents and distributed sensors with severe communication restrictions.
I am interested in the advancement of coordination, communication, and navigation in distributed networked of autonomous devices including satellite clusters, UAV's and robots. My current research focuses on large scale coordination and team formation in autonomous systems, which can be applied to satellite swarms, sensor networks, UAV's and robots.
As an undergraduate, I earned an Honors Bachelors of Science degree in Chemical Physics (University Honors College) at Oregon State University. I worked as a research assistant in the Keszler Power group during my freshman and sophomore years where I worked on developing photovoltaic semiconductor materials applicable for use in a multifunction solar cell. My junior year I was awarded an NSF internship at Princeton University. During the internship I worked on developing low temperature thermoelectric materials and superconductors with Professor Robert Cava and performed theoretical band structure calculations in an attempt to predict material properties with Professor Claudia Felser of the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz.
Satellite coordination and communication are also of great interest to me. I founded the picosatellite project at Oregon State University, a multidisciplinary group aimed at launching miniature satellites. The group has worked with The Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium and several US Universities and has launched high altitude balloon experiments. Future launches of high altitude balloon experiments are scheduled, a satellite ground station for picosatellites is being constructed at Oregon State University, on the roof of Weniger Hall. The group hopes to launch its first CubeSat by June 2013.
2. What do you like about research?
I enjoy solving problems, not just crossword puzzles and Rubik's cubes, but probing questions that are at the forefront of modern technological advancements. Research provides me with a setting in which I constantly get to solve new and challenging problems. Perhaps my favorite thing about research is that you're never done, there will always be a new problem to solve.
3. What are your struggles with research and what have you done (if anything) to overcome these struggles?
The hardest obstacle that I have had to overcome with research has been doubting my capabilities. Each time I come across a new research opportunity that is more complex or more advance than the last one, I constantly wonder if I am able to perform adequately. It has been my experience that if you put yourself in the situation, you'll always rise to the occasion.
4. Did you work closely with a mentor? If so, what are the benefits you have gained from this kind of relationship?
Yes! I cannot stress the importance of having mentors throughout your college years enough!!! I have had several, each has led me through a different part of my college journey. My freshman year, I met Dr. Richard Nafshun, who was a great mentor, he pushed me to achieve my maximum potential my freshman year, which I did. I ended up taking a graduate level course in solid state chemistry, being a teaching assistant for a class in which I was concurrently enrolled and obtaining a summer internship position as a research assistant. Dr. Nafshun introduced me to Professor Doug Keszler. Professor Keszler provided me with a paid undergraduate research assistantship and taught me a lot about being a researcher. It was Dr. Keszler who sent me to Princeton University on an NSF internship, where I was offered a full ride to graduate school. Professor William Hetherington helped me found a couple student organizations on campus and write grant proposals that netted almost $30,000.00 in funding and equipment for our projects. During my junior and senior years, I also made numerous contacts with people in industry and at other Universities.
It would take hundreds of pages to detail all of the benefits from working with these mentors throughout my undergraduate tenure. All of these mentors and gave me support, answered my questions, and provided me with letters of recommendations for internships, fellowships, scholarships, and graduate school.
5. What are the benefits, in your opinion, of participating in undergraduate research?
Undergraduate research provides students with a research advisor who will be a great mentor throughout their time as undergraduates. It will prepare a student for research within their chosen field, or let them know that they may want to pursue a different course of action. Research experience as an undergraduate also helps you stand out in the selection process for graduate school and serves as a solid résumé builder.
6. What advice would you give other undergraduates seeking research or preparing to participate in research for the first time?
I would tell anyone who is even remotely interested in undergraduate research to get involved as soon as they can. The more positions you apply for, the higher the odds of getting accepted and earning a position. Even an unpaid research assistantship is a good place to start, it will provide you with experience and your research advisor with a chance to see you before they decide to hire you.
Advice on obtaining a research position:
Search through the web pages of all the professors in your given field or research area at your college or university. The department web pages faculty links are usually a good place to start. Read up on each professors research, find the few that you find most interesting and then do enough background research on the topics that you can talk to them competently about the fundamentals of their research project. Then approach them and talk to them about your interest in their project and ask if they have any positions available. It is a lot easier than most students think it would be and it works.
7. Any other thoughts?
I have had countless friends and students come up to me over the last four years and wonder what the number one factor is that has contributed to my success. I can easily say that it has been getting involved with undergraduate research and developing relationships with my professors. My number one piece of advice for anyone who wants to get ahead is to start getting to know your professors and get involved with a research project today! Don't wait!!!


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Exelon operates facilities from high-rise office buildings in major cities to service centers in local communities and power plants in rural areas. To directly demonstrate the feasibility and economic benefits of sustainability in business, we are working to be an example for efficient operations and sustainable business standards.
Making our operations more efficient is one element of our three-pronged strategy to reduce our carbon footprint.
In 2007, Exelon introduced the "Energy Reduction Challenge" to reduce purchased energy consumption at our buildings and auxiliary power at our plants and are proud to have exceeded both of our goals.
We reduced internal energy usage through equipment retrofit programs involving more efficient electrical equipment, HVAC and building management control systems. In addition to reducing GHG emissions, this program is estimated to avoid annual operating costs for electric and natural gas equivalent to $3 million to $4 million each year. And these efforts continue as indicated in our Corporate Sustainability Report.
The PECO Crown Lights atop the Main Office Building headquarters were updated with the installation of 2 million energy-efficient LEDs (light-emitting diodes) with color capacity--a 40% energy savings. Renovations continue throughout this 26 story building targeting LEED-EB certification in 2015.
Exelon plans for its new Baltimore headquarters facility to be built to LEED standards.
Exelon plans for its new Baltimore headquarters facility to be built to LEED standards. Exelon has used the LEED guidelines and certification process as one way to reduce energy consumption in our commercial buildings. We currently have 16 LEED-certified buildings. In addition, many other buildings have been or are in the process of being renovated and upgraded in accordance with LEED standards. For example, BGE recently opened a state-of-the art learning and service center for its electric and gas system employees and is expected to meet LEED standards. The building is equipped with 728 solar panels that provide approximately 25% of the facility's electric supply. This adaptive reuse project on 19 acres of land includes a preexisting 53,000 square-foot building with office, classroom, laboratory and warehouse space as well as outdoor areas for field training exercises. In addition, ComEd completed a new call center and new training center in Rockford, Illinois, which were LEED certified.
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An important part of greening our operations involves reducing GHG emissions from our vehicle fleet. All Exelon companies actively promote no idling and fuel reduction campaigns, as well as use biodiesel as a primary vehicle fuel.
Nearly half of our vehicle fleet is comprised of alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles. Exelon's utility companies, BGE, PECO and ComEd, have the largest vehicle fleets among the Exelon family of companies. Each has a program to continually reduce their GHG emissions and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements for alternative fuel vehicles. This has been accomplished through upgrades to alternative fuel vehicles and increased use of biofuels.
Exelon continues to make emissions reductions in its transmission and distribution infrastructure.
BGE, ComEd and PECO continue to replace aging circuit breakers and purchased state-of-the-art leak detection cameras to help reduce SF6.
SF6 Reductions. Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is a highly effective insulator used in high-voltage equipment, but it has a GHG impact 23,900 times greater than CO2 if released to the atmosphere. Exelon's year-over-year SF6 emissions reductions continued to reflect the strength and focus of our utilities' programs.
Methane Reductions. Natural gas is comprised almost entirely of methane gas, which has a global warming potential 21 times that of CO2. Both BGE and PECO participate in the EPA's Natural Gas Star program and work to repair and pro-actively upgrade their system to ensure and improve operations. Converting from cast iron piping to plastic can reduce methane emissions by 95%, and helps to make important emissions reductions from its distribution system.
Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Line Losses. As part of its transition to the TCR protocol, Exelon began accounting for indirect GHG emissions associated with utility-owned transmission and distribution (T&D) line losses. With our investments in Smart Grid technology and other infrastructure improvements, we continue to look for opportunities to improve distribution efficiency.
Exelon is working to reduce the environmental impacts of the materials and services we procure, and to encourage the environmental performance of our suppliers.
Environmental Questionnaire. Prospective vendors must now complete an environmental questionnaire as part of doing business with Exelon. We are also developing a number of environmental standards to be incorporated into our business processes, including standards for transformers, wire and cable, wood poles and the vehicle fleet.
Green Supplier Network. In conjunction with the EPA, we are conducting select Green Supplier Network reviews to assess sustainability opportunities in our suppliers' manufacturing facilities.
Electric Utility Industry Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance (www.euissca.org). As one of the founders of the Alliance, Exelon has become a national leader in supply chain environmental management. We helped lead the development of industry standards for evaluating the environmental attributes of key materials and services as well as performance metrics for supplier companies.

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Supreme Court Hears Arguments On California's Prop 8 And Defense Of Marriage Act
Plaintiff of the US v. Windsor case challenging the constitutionality... News PhotoChallenge,Courthouse,Cross Section,Edith Windsor,Greeting,Horizontal,International Landmark,Law,Leaving,Legal System,Lesbian,Marriage Equality,Plaintiff,Supreme Court,USA,Washington DC,WidowPhotographer JEWEL SAMADCollection: AFP 2013 AFPPlaintiff of the US v. Windsor case challenging the constitutionality of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), 83-year-old lesbian widow Edie Windsor (C), greets same-sex marriage supporters as she leaves the Supreme Court on March 27, 2013 in Washington, DC. The US Supreme Court tackled same-sex unions for a second day Wednesday, hearing arguments for and against the 1996 US law defining marriage as between one man and one woman. After the nine justices mulled arguments on a California law outlawing gay marriage on Tuesday, they took up a challenge to the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The 1996 law prevents couples who have tied the knot in nine states -- where same-sex marriage is legal -- from enjoying the same federal rights as heterosexual couples. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)


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February 28, 2010
Sharing Memories (Week 14): Grandmothers
Even though we've been talking about school memories, and we may want to carry on with High School, I want to take a little side trip down memory lane, and talk about grandparents. What memories do you have of them? What did they look like? Were they happy go-lucky or serious? Talkative or quiet? What hobbies did they have, what did they work at in their younger years, where did they grow up - the list of memories you might have of your grandparents could be endless!
My Grandmother McGinnis, my father's mother, didn't talk much to us children, but she loved to play cards. Gin Rummy was her favourite. She'd play quietly, not saying much then suddenly cry out GIN! followed by a big smile and giggle. She had beautiful long white hair that was always in a bun at the back of her head, and I don't remember her wearing anything other than dark polka-dot dresses!
My other grandmother, my mother's mother, Grandma Ruth, was quite different. She always dressed beautifully in bright colours. Red was her favourite! Her hair was always styled and she chose her accessories carefully. These are photos of both my grandmothers with their first born grandchildren.
Grandma McGinnis never spoke of her family. I had no idea she had brothers and sisters, and knew nothing of her parents. Grandma Ruth however was fun and lively and told me stories of her childhood, of her brothers and sisters, of her parents and grandparents back in England.
Grandma McGinnis was widowed at age 57 and never remarried. Grandma Ruth married three times, outliving each of her husbands. I loved Grandma Ruth's stories of her past, and she is the grandmother who gave me many of her treasures when I was a teenager. Many of my family heirlooms are ones she passed on to me and I treasure them greatly.
What memories do you have of your grandmothers? I was a bit shy with my Grandmother McGinnis but only because she was so reserved. I hope my own grandchildren will have fun and loving memories of me when they are older.
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- Geniaus said...
Thanks for this post - it brought back beautiful memories of my grandmother and great aunt with whom I spent lots of time in school holidays. We spent many companionable hours playing poker and gin rummy with Nanna's jar of pennies. Somehow I inherited the pennies and still have them packed away in a box.
- hummer said...
Isn't it interesting how different grandparents can be. It sounds like you had some wonderful times with your grandmother Ruth and at least enough to know your other grandmother. I will join you again for a Sharing Memory.
- The Grandmother Here said...
One of my grandmothers died long before I was born and the other when I was not quite five years old. I enjoy doing genealogy and learning about my ancestors. The best is when I can find pictures and look into their eyes.


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Lost Dealerships Project – Jack Poet Volkswagen
As diskojoe recently pointed out, Peter Bergman died last week at the age of 72. Bergman was, well, difficult to encapsulate in a single sentence, but for car guys, he will forever be the man behind the Firesign Theatre and the absurdist and surrealist television commercials for Jack Poet Volkswagen, an actual Volkswagen dealership located at 5944 North Figueroa Street in the Highland Park section of Los Angeles.
About the dealership itself, though, we don't know much. It's no longer around, that's for sure, long ago replaced by a CVS. In fact, we don't know how long the dealership went by the name Jack Poet Volkswagen, but we do know that it sold Germany's people's car under at least two other names at the same location – Highland Volkswagen (reportedly founded in May 1965, we see references to that name as late as 1971) and Arroyo Volkswagen (we see references to that name ranging from March 1966 to August 1968).
For the rest of the Firesign Theatre Jack Poet commercials, visit the Internet Archive for a collection of all eight.


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Flames and explosions filled the night sky in East Carbon early Monday, as two residences were incinerated amid igniting oxygen-acetylene tanks and exploding firearm ammunition. Residents and neighbors were evacuated but no injuries were reported.
The fire began around 1:30 a.m. when a reportedly unoccupied home at 159 Denver Ave., caught fire. According to East Carbon/Sunnyside Fire Chief Gene Madrid, the home, owned by Doc Brinkley, was completely engulfed and had spread to the adjacent residence at 157 Denver Ave. as fire engines arrived.
Over the next four hours, fire fighters from East Carbon/Sunnyside, Wellington and Price battled to keep the fire from progressing to additional homes on its western side.
"We were within a foot of seeing another home go up in flames," said East Carbon/Sunnyside Fire Fighter Rick Madrid. "There was a wall of flames that just kept pushing west."
In addition to the fire, crews on scene had to deal with projectiles and explosions which went off regularly as welding tanks and ammunition exploded
"We found tanks two streets away from the scene," continued Rick Madrid. "They were like missiles."
"I was shocked awake by the noise and saw the flames from my window," said Darrell Waters, who lives across the street from 157 Denver, where his parents were renting. "I kicked in my parents' door and got them out out as quick as I could. That fire looked like it was just going to keep growing."
Lyle Waters, 51, Nile Waters, 79 and Loretta, 78, all escaped unhurt. The family returned and congregated in Darrel's yard, just feet from the destroyed homes, as fire fighters began to clear away the last of their equipment.
State Fire Marshals will now begin investigating the fire. City officials had no comment concerning the fire's origin. Chief Madrid warned that collecting or hoarding items like welding tanks and ammunition can be dangerous, especially in homes that are vacant. Brinkley is reportedly living at another location.


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If you've paid attention to Victor Pineda's story over the last year, you'll know that just making the U.S. U-20 roster was a challenge.
The Fire's original Homegrown player came close to making his competitive debut at the end of 2012 before a meniscus injury sidelined him through much of this year's preseason.
Ever resilient, Pineda recovered in time to join the U.S. U-20s and will hopefully take the field when Tab Ramos' side opens up the FIFA World Youth Championships Friday vs. Spain in Istanbul, Turkey (LIVE 1pm CT on ESPN2).
Yanks Abroad's Brian Sciaretta wrote this excellent piece on Pineda's road to Turkey.
The Men in Red extended their unbeaten streak to six games across all competitions on Wednesday night (4-0-2), coming behind to defeat the Colorado Rapids 2-1. Columbus notched a big win against Montreal last time out and face difficult trips to Kansas City and LA after the Saturday's home game against the Fire.
Here are some things to keep an eye on from a tactical perspective in this big match for both teams (LIVE Saturday 6:30pm CT on My50).
The turnover game - both teams will look to pressure each other's back line
In the Crew's most recent loss to the Union earlier this month, the Ohio team had major problems retaining possession when put under pressure. The Union forwards, especially Jack McInerny, did not allow Columbus time on the ball and the pressure led to Philly getting on the score sheet.
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As we know, players like Mike Magee, Chris Rolfe and Patrick Nyarko are excellent at putting pressure on the opponent's defense and this will be important on Saturday night.
On the other side of the coin, the Crew like to deploy the high pressure tactic too, with former Fire player Dominic Oduro often hunting down defenders and not allowing them time on the ball.
READ: Berry recovers from blunder with winning goal vs. Rapids
In the Crew's 2-0 win over the Montreal Impact last weekend, Oduro stole the ball from a Montreal defender before slotting home the Crew's second goal in the 22nd minute.
Fire defender Austin Berry had an unfortunate incident in Wednesday's match against Colorado where he was stripped of the ball allowing rookie Deshorn Brown to give Colorado the lead.
In a game that is expected to be very tight, the team making the least mental mistakes could end up on top.
The battle on the left side - Duka/Lindpere vs Anor
Columbus winger Bernardo Anor won many plaudits for his performance against Montreal last week on his first start back from a horrible ACL injury.
The left-footed Venezuelan started on the right against the Impact and will be looking to build on that performance against the Fire Saturday night.
On the same side of the field, coach Frank Klopas will be choosing between former Crew winger Dilly Duka and veteran Joel Lindpere for the start.
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Duka played his best game for the Men in Red against Colorado on Wednesday night as he was able to get in 1v1 situations on numerous occasions and earned the penalty that equalized the match.
Lindpere has yet to fully live up to the high expectations put on him by Fire fans after his move from New York this offseason.
With the team in the middle of a 4 games in 11 day stretch, a start for Lindpere seems plausible.
Getting back into the stating XI in a huge Eastern Conference showdown could be the perfect motivation for Lindpere to put in a man of the match performance on Saturday night.
Dominic Oduro - A striker with a point to prove
With seven goals to his name this season, Dominic Oduro has landed on his feet in Columbus after his trade away from the Windy City. Oduro also seems to have developed into a more complete striker since his move.
The speedy Ghanaian's patience on the ball has resulted in him making better decisions and linking with his midfielders more instead of going alone and trying to score.
What has impressed me about Oduro since the trade is his move away from a reliance on his right foot to a player that is comfortable shooting with both.
READ: The Influence of Jeff Larentowicz
Fire fans will remember Oduro's hot and cold finishing but on his day, he can be unstoppable. The Fire have held Oduro scoreless in two matches already this season but at home, the Ghanaian will be aiming to prove a point and it is up to the Fire defenders to keep him quiet on Saturday night.
Prediction: 2-1 Fire with a brace from midfielder Alex
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @irish_steve.
Ben Schuman-Stoler is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @bsto.
Earlier Thursday morning I was once again invited back to U.S. Soccer Federation headquarters in downtown Chicago to witness the semifinal round Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup coin flips.
Let me be honest, unlike the previous three rounds, Thursday's process was the simplest I've witnessed.
That's because even before showing up at Soccer House on Thursday morning, U.S. Soccer had already confirmed what the potential semifinal pairings would be earlier this week based on geography.
Combine that with all eight quarterfinal teams applying to host the semifinals, literally all that was needed was to flip the famous bicentennial silver dollar twice.
Still, Competition Secretary Paul Marstaller kept things official, handing out the same formatted paper which clearly listed the matchups and assigned heads and tails.
That sheet looked like this:
|D.C. United/New England Revolution
|Chicago Fire/Orlando City*
|Real Salt Lake/Carolina RailHawks*
|Portland Timbers/FC Dallas
If I can be bold enough to say, every time the Fire have come up in a coin flip, I honestly get this strange excitement in my stomach. The feeling of a simple coin going a long way to deciding your team's tournament fate is a thrilling, if not brief emotion.
TICKETS: Chicago Fire vs. Orlando City Quarterfinal on June 26
Luckily for the Fire, the first coin flip landed tails, meaning the winner of next Wednesday's game vs. Orlando City will host the winnder of D.C. United/New England on August 7. This is the third straight flip the Fire have won after losing the initial third round flip to the Charlotte Eagles.
In the second flip, the coin came up heads, meaning the winner of Real Salt Lake/Carolina RailHawks will host the winner of Portland/FC Dallas. The flip was the fourth consecutive win for RSL in the 2013 U.S. Open Cup.
And that was it.
Only one coin flip remains and that's for the final which will be played in early October. I'm told that will go down at some point in July.
All intentions to host the final were due along with intentions for the semifinal on Wednesday, though U.S. Soccer will likely not make that list public until the final coin flips occur.
I can confirm the Chicago Fire have applied to host the 2013 U.S. Open Cup final.
Earlier 2013 Open Cup Coin Flips:
After a rousing comeback against Portland last time out in the league, the Fire start a busy period Wednesday night against a tricky Colorado Rapids team (LIVE 7pm CT on My50) who just their six-game unbeaten streak snapped at the weekend by San Jose Earthquakes. Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective:
Exposing the Rapids center backs: targeting Drew Moor and Marvell Wynne
Colorado's usual starting pair at the center of the defense is Shane O'Neill and Drew Moor but with the Irish-born youngster in Turkey with the US U-20 team, right back Marvell Wynne has slotted into the middle.
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Against San Jose last week, this pairing had a lot of trouble, especially when the Quakes attacking players separated and isolated the center backs.
The movement of Rolfe and Magee, both very mobile strikers, could open up the Colorado defense. If the Fire's attacking pair can draw Moor/Wynne out, it can lead to space being created behind them, something San Jose did well last weekend.
Keeping an eye on Deshorn Brown - the rookie has 4 assists this season
Similar to my thoughts a few weeks ago about D.C. rookie Kyle Porter, Deshorn Brown has caught my eye for Colorado this season.
Playing on the left of a front three he's dangerous and a good supplier of the ball for striker Edson Buddle. Much of Colorado's chances in the past few matches have come from Brown's side.
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The Rapids will be without Atiba Harris after his red against San Jose last week which puts even more emphasis on Brown to step up in the Kittitian's absence.
Right-sided players Jalil Anibaba and Patrick Nyarko will need to be very wary of the rookie on Wednesday night.
Fire squad rotation - my case in for it
The Men in Red have a tough stretch of 4 games in 11 days and it would be very demanding on the players to try and stick with the same starting XI for all four because of a risk of burnout.
A more likely approach would be one of steady and not drastic rotation meaning making a few changes each match and not starting a completely different team. This is of course assuming the team doesn't pick up any injuries or suspensions during this stretch.
READ: Nyarko says next eight day stretch is "crunch time"
Giving a few players a break Wednesday night with one eye on the tough away Eastern Conference match against Columbus on Saturday might be a worthwhile policy for head coach Frank Klopas.
Fire squad rotation - my case against
Something fans have criticized coach Klopas for is sticking to a regular starting XI and not making too many changes from game to game.
That being said, the team is currently unbeaten in four games and if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
The last 20 minutes against Portland last weekend was the team's best spell all season and if they can continue that form the next few weeks could see us in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals and moving closer to the MLS Cup playoff positions in the East.
With the back line finally stable and the Mike Magee/Chris Rolfe partnership starting to really gel, there is a strong case for coach Klopas to stick with the same XI during this run of games.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @Irish_Steve.
It's simple really: #MakeMagee an #MLSAllStar.
Last year we here at Always on the Inside put our eggs in one basket when it came to #MLSAllStar voting by getting behind talisman winger Patrick Nyarko.
Stealing the Chicago White Sox idea of #TakeJake, (a ploy to get pitcher Jake Peavy to Major League Baseball's All-Star Game), we decided to push the #PickPat hashtag on Twitter. Along with the social calls to action, we got CSN Chicago's Dave Kaplan in on the action, with him displaying this sign on Chicago Tribune Live.
In addition, I wrote open letters to All-Star head coach Ben Olsen and MLS Commissioner Don Garber appealing for them to #PickPat.
While there was a lot of nice buzz created, in the end, Pat wasn't chosen (though I still think he should have been).
Fast-forward to today when we find out that Mike Magee is second in fan voting among MLS midfielders (even though he's a forward in Chicago) to go to this year's All-Star Game vs. AS Roma at Kansas City's Sporting Park.
Though we came up short last year, I think its time we bring the hashtags back out and #MakeMagee an #MLSAllStar for the first time in his career...
His credentials...
- A career high of eight MLS goals in 12 games played this season (currently third most in MLS and definitely most for a "midfielder").
- 10 goals in 14 competitive matches in 2013.
- As of Tuesday, he's never not scored in a match for the Fire, tallying four in as many games since joining the Men in Red last month.
- A true leader on the field and player that has come into his own over his 11-year MLS career.
- While the MLS All-Star Game is a reward for achievement during the first half of the season, we'd be remisce if we didn't mention that Mike Magee has won two MLS Cups and two Supporters Shields over the course of his 11-year MLS career.
- #MikeMageeFacts can truly go national when he's included among the league's best players.
Vote for Mike, Patrick Nyarko, Jeff Larentowicz, Sean Johnson, Austin Berry, Jalil Anibaba and Chris Rolfe by clicking here or by texting the player's last name to 22442 through July 2 at 2pm CT.
The Chicago Fire U16 and U18 Academy sides as well as the U18 Indiana Fire Academy learned their groups for next week's U.S. Soccer Federation Development Academy National Playoffs set to be held in Dallas, Texas earlier Monday.
UPDATE! U.S. Soccer then realized they had made a mistake with the drawings and held a re-draw for both age groups. Below are the updated groupings for the Chicago Fire U16, U18 and Indiana Fire Academy U18 side...
- Chicago Fire U18s are in Group 1 with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Houston Dynamo and PA Classics
- Indiana Fire Academy U18s are in Group 7 with Baltimore Bays Chelsea, Chivas USA and De Anza Force (CA)
- Chicago Fire U16s are in Group 1 with De Anza Force (CA), Georgia United and Arsenal FC (CA)
With the USSFDA now into the fourth season of their current playoff format, the Fire Academy is one of just four clubs (out of 80) to see both U16 and U18 sides qualify for the National Playoffs every year.
They're joined by FC Dallas, CASL (NC) and Concorde Fire (GA) as the four clubs with the current distinction.
The USSFDA National Playoffs feature eight groups of four teams in a round-robin format with the winners of each group advancing to the July's national finals in Houston, Texas.
Earlier Draw, now null and void:
The Chicago Fire U18 side has been paired in Group 4 with Real Salt Lake (AZ), Dallas Texans and Weston FC (FL) while the Indiana Fire U18s join Vancouver Whitecaps, Pateadores (CA) and Kendall SC (FL) in Group 1.
The Chicago Fire U16s were drawn into Group 3 with PDA (NJ), Colorado Rapids and Revolution Empire (NY).
In what was widely considered one of the best results of 2012, the Chicago Fire earned a 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls at Toyota Park on June 17, 2012.
Patrick Nyarko got the scoring going early with a powering fourth minute header which left Red Bull defender Roy Miller on the ground in its wake.
The shortest man in the box would equalize just after halftime as Mehdi Ballouchy picked out Dax McCarthy at the back post to level things at 1-1 in the 55th minute.
The Fire should have gone back ahead nine minutes later. Making his home re-debut, Chris Rolfe slipped Dominic Oduro through the Red Bull back line and the Ghanaian hit a desperate sliding effor that Ryan Meara got a piece of but would trickle all the way over the line.
Despite the whole ball crossing the line, former Fire defender Wilman Conde slid to scoop it out of the net and referee Baldomero Toledo relied on his linesman who waved off the goal, sending Fire players into a bit of fury.
The Fire would rightfully go ahead four minutes later as Gonzalo Segares was fed into the box on the left and saw his first effort saved by Meara before emphatically slamming home the rebound, charging the home crowd up in the 68th minute.
Rolfe would ice the game 13 minutes later when a great piece of individual skill from Nyarko down the right eventually found the veteran Fire striker at the back post for a tap-in, giving the Fire a 3-1 win on Father's Day.


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Hi Radar,
After digging around a bit, I found some Wiki contence, dont know if you've been involved in writing any of it or not..
I noticed that all that wiki content is no longer available after you took openfree down. Are there any plans to make that content available elsewhere or on linux home networking? Also, for content that had been published under the Outlaw user (me) can you please provide the text?
Wayne Goodrich (Oultaw)
Hi Radar,
After digging around a bit, I found some Wiki contence, dont know if you've been involved in writing any of it or not..
Don't worry Ma'am. We're university students, - We know what We're doing.
'Ruiat coelum, fiat voluntas tua.'Datalogi - en livsstil; Intet liv, ingen stil.
That all looks like Peter's book content and/or original linux home networking site stuff. I have two reasons for wanting LJR and openfree content made available. One is that it is obviously representative of lots of members' hard work and knowledge. Secondly, I am looking to start a blog and want to make any of my own previous work that is relevant available there. I'm not sure whether its ethical to move over all the member wiki content, which is why I hope Peter can just make it accessible here.
Radar & Redhead. The content is still available under the tutorials forum with the credits maintained. I disabled the PET wiki to reduce software upgrading and general management. There was also the occasional SPAM posting on it. The wiki database is still available and I can reactivate it as before if needed. Let me know.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Restaurant-Quality Crockpot Tomato Soup Recipe
Day 242.
I hate tomato soup from the can. I hate it. I think it looks gross, smells gross, and tastes like metal. It also has wheat starch in it for some stupid reason.
Hmm. It looks like I have rather strong feelings about canned tomato soup. I should probably talk to someone about that.
But I can't seem to get enough of fancy restaurant tomato soup. It tastes much different than canned soup---it's both sweet and tangy, and the bit of cream leaves a nice velvet layer on your tongue.
This is a great way to use up a tomato surplus from your garden.
The Ingredients.
--3 lbs of vine-ripened tomatoes
--1 med onion, chopped
--2 cups tomato juice
--1 cup cooking sherry
--3 T granulated white sugar
--1 gluten-free chicken boullion cube
--2 T chopped fresh basil
to add later:
--2 cups heavy cream
--salt and pepper to taste
sour cream and/or Parmesan cheese for garnish
The Directions.
Use a 5-6 quart crockpot for this soup.
Wash all of your tomatoes, and cut them in quarters. Nope, we're not going to peel the tomatoes, yay! To save your counter top from tomato gook, put your cutting board on a cookie sheet with sides. The juice will then stay inside the cookie sheet.
Put all the tomatoes in your crockpot.
Chop up the onion, and add it. Cover with the tomato juice and sherry, and drop in the boullion cube. Stir in the sugar and chopped basil.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
If you'd like your soup to have chunks, go ahead and stir in the cream. If you'd prefer a chunk-free soup, CAREFULLY use an immersible blender to soupify, or blend in small batches in a traditional blender. Then stir in the heavy cream.
The Verdict.
We ate this with some drop biscuits and licked our bowls. My tomato-loving child thought it was a "bit too tomato-y," but ate it and my tomato-hater lapped up tons.
This is an elegant soup, perfect for a starter at a fancy dinner, or to serve with sandwiches at a tea party. Or you can stand at the counter and eat it directly out of the pot.
I'm excited for lunch.
58 comments:
- Christina said...
That's a great suggestion about the cutting board. There are some that have built in channels that are great for carving chickens or meat on because they sop up the juice. I highly recommend one of those (perhaps in addition to the cutting board?)
- August 29, 2008 at 7:45 AM
- CrabbyMom said...
My husband hates tomato soup but I am still so making this. It looks delicious and I haven't had a GOOD tomato soup in a long time. Thanks!
- August 29, 2008 at 7:49 AM
- Dianna said...
I think I am going to try this. My hubby loves tomato soup...I HATE it...but I have only had it from a can. For the life of me I can't figure out why anyone would eat that LOL But this sounds really good. Going to add the ingredients to my shopping list now :)
- August 29, 2008 at 8:59 AM
- badger girl said...
I bet it would also be awesome with Land o' Lakes fat free cream...for a lighter version. 2 cups of heavy cream makes my arteries tremble.
- August 29, 2008 at 9:06 AM
- AmyK said...
I just blogged something very similar in the last couple of weeks: I ranted about how I hate canned tomato soup and how disgusting it is, and then I made my own! But I didn't do it in the crockpot. I bet that'd be even better than doing it on the stove! Yay!
- August 29, 2008 at 9:21 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Badger Girl, my arteries (and thighs!) agree, and would love to hear a report back if you try it with the fat free cream! I haven't seen the ff cream, but Trader Joe's has fat free half and half, and I was tempted to try it.
I go back and forth and then again when playing with recipes--it's so hard to decide if I want full-of-flavor and amazing or a lighter version.
anyhow, I'd love to hear a report!
- August 29, 2008 at 9:32 AM
- Andrea and Casey said...
I need to buy a new crockpot! I want it to be able to cook for about 4 people. Any suggestions? I figure you'd be a good person to ask since you probably use a crock more than anyone else. :-)
- August 29, 2008 at 11:13 AM
- Amie said...
OK, here is where we part ways as friends, Steph. I luh-hove tomato soup. You are not unlike my husband who despises the stuff. I made him taste some once on a dare. He nearly puked. This does sound lovely though, glad you could overcome and prevail. =)
- August 29, 2008 at 11:52 AM
- tru2blue said...
Crockpot Lady,
I stumbled upon your site looking for a recipe to put in the mini crockpot I got for my wedding and have never used. I have been stuck on your blog for over an hour now, not just because the recipes are awesome, or because I feel I have been neglecting my own crockpots, but also because you crack me up! Crockpotting has never been so hilarious. I've decided on the Buffalo Chicken Dip in my mini crockpot, and also to check your blog often for great ideas and frequent chuckles. Funny and delicious - the top two reasons I married my husband! Thanks
- August 29, 2008 at 11:55 AM
- Leann I Am said...
Ooohh...this just looks SO YUMMY! I looooooove tomato soup! My oldest daughter loves it too. That and spaghetti sauce. And ketchup. (Catsup, whatever!) But she HAAAAAAAATES TOMATOES!
But tomato soup? Tomato soup is her favorite! MUST. MAKE. THIS.
Once again, thanks! My family is eating better because of you!
- August 29, 2008 at 12:13 PM
- Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!! I will definitely be making this!!!
- August 29, 2008 at 12:17 PM
- Michelle said...
Oh Yummy.I can't wait to try this ,We love tomato soup ,funny with kids how spaghetti sauce and soup are winners!!! Thanks Steph have a great week..
- August 29, 2008 at 12:33 PM
- Peascod said...
I have spent the last 2 days - solid - reading through your blog and printing out recipes like a madwoman. I had made a decision to use my crock pot more so cooking is easier. Thanks for all the recipes. And today I was eyeing the counter full of tomatoes and wondering if I could make tomato soup with it all to freeze in the crock pot...and what do you know...today you had just such a recipe...I love it when a plan comes together!
- August 29, 2008 at 2:11 PM
- missjess said...
This recipe looks very similar to the Pioneer WOman's Shrried tomato soup (http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/02/sherried_tomato_soup/) which is really yummy.
I've heard from different places that tomatoes contain alcohol-soluble flavors so that's why putting wine in tomato sauce, or even vodka gives it an extra special flavor.
- August 29, 2008 at 2:42 PM
- Daisy said...
Mmmm. Sounds delicious. I'm using my tomatoes and lettuce in BLTs tonight.
- August 29, 2008 at 4:06 PM
- onelittlemustardseed said...
Hi, I just discovered your blog thru my sister's blog (restyled home) and I LOVE your blog! I plan to add you as a link! I've had at least three crock pots in the last 20 years and never used any of them more than once...I am now going to try again! It is the idea of breakfast being cooked with minimal effort that appeals to me!
I'll be back!
- August 29, 2008 at 5:10 PM
- A-and-Z's Mom said...
Wow! I am very impressed by your ability to make a meal in your crockpot EVERYDAY. At some point, if you can address my dilemma with my crockpot- I inevitably make WAY too much food for my family of 2 adults and 2 little kids. How can I consistently trim down the recipe?
Also, I read about your paella and how you said the saffron smell was very strong- I use my crock pot in my garage, exclusively. It has its own stand, and I don't care if my garage smells like split pea soup since it airs out so quickly!
- August 29, 2008 at 10:13 PM
- God_Guurrlll said...
Well talk about providence. I have a bunch of vine ripened tomatoes from the garden and I was asking myself how to cook them with the crockpot and her comes your recipe.
I can't wait to make it.
- August 30, 2008 at 5:25 AM
I have a question, can I use V8 instead of tomato juice or do you think that will change the flavor too much? Otherwise I'll just go out and get some tomato juice.
- August 30, 2008 at 10:51 AM
To a-and-z's mom: I cook for just my husband and I in the crockpot. Most of the time I use a small crockpot, about 1 1/2 qts (I think) made by Taste of Home. I usually make 1/2 recipe (1/4 recipe if it really makes a lot) in my small crockpot. Often that still leaves us enough leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. I only use my normal-size crockpot for things like roasts where I use the leftovers in a couple different meals throughout the week or freeze them for later.
- August 30, 2008 at 11:19 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
hi Crabbymom, totally use the V8. My tomato juice had other stuff in there.
- August 30, 2008 at 12:19 PM
- Heather said...
I can't wait to try this out. I had tomatoes in the garden this summer and wish we could have tried it sooner. Sounds Yummy!!!
- August 31, 2008 at 6:43 AM
We love tomato soup and can't wait to try it a new way. Thanks for sharing.
- August 31, 2008 at 7:01 PM
- su said...
I wonder if in the winter when I crave soups, I could make this with canned tomatoes? I bet yes!
- September 1, 2008 at 4:21 AM
I didn't too well on this recipe, lol. I think I added too much whipping cream and I didn't like the shreds of tomatoes (I am guessing from the skin) that were left in it. Next time I will have to watch the whipping cream and possibly peel the tomatoes. Oh and definitely take the advice on the blender haha I only filled mine up 1/2 way in it (the first time) and it popped the lid off and things got a lil messy =)
Ok off to find another recipe for tonight! Thanks again for all the recipes - your awesome!!
- September 1, 2008 at 5:28 AM
- Cricketstitch said...
I have tomatoes on the vine ready to be picked and now you have answered my question as to "what will I do with them?"
Dinner is solved for tomorrow night. Thanks! I love cooking with my crockpot, thanks for the website! I will be visiting often. You have been added to my reader!
- September 1, 2008 at 6:14 AM
Ok, the clouds parted and cherubs started singing when I ate this. It was SOOOOOOOO good!! My husband hates, hates tomato soup. My kids weren't impressed so it is ALL MINE! I could drink this from a cup. I only made about 1/2 batch because of how many tomatoes I had but I will most certainly eat the whole thing. I used regular cream but I do think that you could get away with using half and half. I'll try that next time and there WILL be a next time! Thanks for another super recipe!
- September 5, 2008 at 3:33 AM
- AlwaysJoy said...
My husband bought me a gift certificate as a thank you for making this! It is the best thing he thinks I ever made, he is refusing to share with anyone!
- September 8, 2008 at 8:59 AM
This soup was incredibly delicious.
I modified the recipe slightly to NOT use a crock pot (blasphemy! I know) I cooked the tomatoes and onions for about 10 minutes alone to soften them up then added everything but the cream and let cook on very low for about 2 hours stirring occasionally then added the cream and blended.
- October 1, 2008 at 1:24 AM
I *love* this soup!! I started to wonder if I was pregnant because I wanted to eat this all the time- I've made several batches of it with none of it going bad. . .and in a household of 9 I'm the only one who'll eat it!! lol Holly M
- October 3, 2008 at 3:21 PM
- buckeyefan said...
Hey Steph,
I made this soup earlier in the week and loved it.
Then I made the tomatoes and goat cheese snacks. (can you tell I had a ton of end of season tomatoes??)
Anyhoo... I had the great idea to add a little goat cheese to my bowl of soup and KAPOW! A whole new level of yummieness. I could not believe how good it was. If you get the chance... give it a try!
- October 27, 2008 at 7:11 AM
- Theresa said...
This recipe sounds fantastic! I MUST MAKE IT!~ I've only eaten tomato soup out of a can - but the best thing that I like to add to my tomato soup is just a few cubes of mozzarella once the soup is heated up. The cheese gets gooey-licious! NUM!
- October 27, 2008 at 10:42 PM
- Lauren said...
When you quarter the tomatoes, do you remove the seeds and core? This sounds SO good - and I think I will try it with FF half & half too. Anyone tried the FF version yet?
- October 28, 2008 at 12:40 PM
- buckeyefan said...
Yes, I tried it with the FF Half and Half.
Not bad. It had tiny little speckles in it, but never separated. Still tasted really good.
- October 29, 2008 at 5:27 AM
- Lauren said...
I think I'm going to try this tomorrow.
Do you core and seed the tomatoes?
- November 4, 2008 at 10:38 AM
- Jenny said...
I so wanted to love this recipe.
I love tomatoes. I love soup. But, I have never been able to find a tomato soup I love (except for some I had a Bobbie McGee's restaurant in 1981 or 82 and could never find again!).
I made this just like the directions with the exception of using frozen tomatoes (from my garden).
Nobody liked it. And the rest of the crew actually likes tomato soup!
I guess you just can't win them all.
- November 17, 2008 at 1:20 AM
- Dallimomma said...
This was the best tasting tomato soup I've ever had. But I couldn't get past the skins. I really didn't like them. I'd definately make it again, but scald and skin the tomatoes first. Thanks for the great recipes.
- November 18, 2008 at 1:57 PM
- Erin P. said...
OMG! Soooo good. Thank you. We will eat off of this for a while. I served it with cheese straws. Yum. Next time I may try dill instead of basil just b/c I am a dill nut. But it was perfect just the way it was. Thanks!
- December 9, 2008 at 5:27 PM
- Elle_Cooks said...
I've made this soup twice--once at the end of the summer with fresh tomatoes, and it was great, but the whipping cream was just too rich for me (hubby and kids loved it!).
I made it again a couple of weeks ago and substituted 2-28oz cans of whole tomatoes in place of the fresh tomatoes and tomato juice. (Being a little compulsive, I drained the tomatoes, weighed them, and measured the juice left in the can. It came out close to 3lbs of tomatoes and 2 cups of juice.)
I used half-and-half instead of the whipping cream.
- December 22, 2008 at 1:49 PM
I definitely would NOT ever make this again. I have never had a tomato soup like this-- and my kids also didn't like it.
- January 4, 2009 at 11:27 AM
- graceling said...
I made this yesterday, and have mixed feelings.
I will be making this again but without the added sugar and sherry. My soup was so sweet that I almost couldn't eat it! My kids did okay with it and John gobbled it up (helped that he hadn't eaten lunch...)Leftovers today are not as sweet, but
I did blend in the blender but will take the time to scald and skin my tomatos next time. I did not seed or core my tomatos, and won't bother to do that next time. It smelled delicious while it cooked!
Rather than traditional grilled cheese, I served this with french bread, sliced and topped with shredded cheddar toasted in the toaster oven. It was great for dipping and still gave the cheese and tomato combo, but cut down on the amount of cheese we were eating and I didn't have to use the stove, either:)
Decided to appease everyone today- Applesauce chicken is in the crock:)
- August 25, 2009 at 9:28 AM
- meowy said...
I'm so not a fan of tomato soup, canned version makes me gag to even smell it. This soup is very good though, thank you for sharing! I'm a fan now of tomato soup hehehe :)
I used dried basil instead of fresh and it tastes great. It was very quick and easy.
I'm recently wrote and asked about hand mixer brands you recommend, I went with the Cuisinart one because I couldn't find the Braun anywhere! It worked great! :)
Next up this week to try out is corn chowder and apple dumplings :)
- November 7, 2009 at 11:21 PM
- dee said...
I love this blog and have spent the last couple of days reading it!
I came across it while looking for a recipe for tomato soup :)
I made this yesterday, actually I cut and chopped everything the night before and put it all together in my slow cooker yesterday morning. I was so very excited all day to come home to home made tomato soup.... Only to come home to the slow cooker reading "off" across the front and everything at room temp. I guess my slow cooker needs to be replaced.
Anyway, I turned it back on high because I'm not wasting that much food! I watched it cook on high for about 3 1/2 hrs and it smelled delicious.
I also opted to use the half and half and it curdled as soon as I mixed it in. Nothing wrong with eating it still but after doing some research I see that using the heavy whipping cream that's suggested will actually keep it from curdling. The heavier the cream, the less likely to curdle.
I actually really liked the way the soup tasted pre cream though and I think I will probably make it like that in the future.
Thanks for all the great recipes Stephanie!
- November 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM
...please where can I buy a unicorn?
- November 21, 2009 at 8:11 PM
- Terra said...
Can I substitute potatoes or something instead of cream. I like to keep things as natural as possible and fat free cream sounds like it's higher in sugars (most fat free are).
- December 7, 2009 at 12:49 AM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
Hi Terra,
sure! If you normally use potatoes, give it a try. You can always use regular cream, too.
- December 7, 2009 at 6:39 AM
Thank you, Stepanie! My husband adores GOOD creamy tomato soup (and I emphasize "GOOD"...I cracked up when I read your intro). Anyway, he wanted to take some for a carry-in at work. I was honestly intimidated and read many recipes before settling on yours. I followed your recipe exactly and we both think this soup is absolutely heavenly. A perfect blend of tangy and creamy. It was a hit at the office too...wish I could have been there to see people's faces as they tried to decide whether or not to lick the bowl! Next time I think I'll throw some croutons on top with the parmesan...
- February 18, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Hi, I love your 365 New years resolution!
Too many people have crock-pots and don't know what to do with them.
It seem every time I google something for my slow cooker your site comes up!
This recipe looks fantastic!
Bravo to you and all you have done for us crockpot lovers!
- December 2, 2010 at 6:40 PM
Made this today - first time I've attempted homemade tomato soup. Pretty good! Not quite restaurant quality but almost. To save time I used canned whole tomatoes as suggested by another comment; chopped them in my food processor. Also didn't realize I was out of onion so I used garlic powder. Served with a grilled ham and swiss sandwich with fresh basil and a parmesan mayo spread. Yummy! Thanks!
- January 6, 2011 at 7:02 PM
- Jacquelynn said...
This was delicious! I made it for my new soup and sandwich platters!
- March 1, 2011 at 12:25 PM
- NerdMama said...
Finally got around to making this- it is SO GOOD. SO. GOOD. Ohmygosh. I wasn't too sure at first b/c it seemed like a lot of sherry and going in it looked more like salsa, but I'm glad I had faith! A few hours and some blender-ing later and it is divine! Reminiscent of the creamy tomato soup at BJ's Restaurant, but less salty- perfect! Love it, thanks for another keeper recipe!
- August 16, 2011 at 6:03 PM
- 3isles said...
Hi thanks so much for sharing this recipe (heck for the whole blog, it has saved my bacon on more than one occasion). I started today to make roasted tomato soup, but deep in my heart I knew I wanted to use my beloved crockpot. I have the tomatoes onions and garlic in the oven roasting away, and I thought (dope slap) wow I should check the year of slow cooking blog, surely there is a tomato soup there...and of course here it is. I am going to have to use my blender to make some tomato juice because I don't have any, but no biggie I can handle that lucky for me we sell tomatoes at our produce stand and all the imperfects find their way home with me (wink,wink). SO HAPPY to find this recipe!!!! <3 your blog!!!!!
- September 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Made this last night and it was SO GOOD. I'd never met a tomato soup that I liked before this. Followed the recipe almost exactly but I used veggie bouillon on accident...I also couldn't find 'cooking sherry' so I bought a bottle of the 'real' stuff...whatever the difference may be. My husband, who loves the canned stuff raved about it all night. I'm normally not a fan of chunky anything with tomatoes, but even the chunks were total bliss..thank you so much!
- November 1, 2011 at 10:45 AM
- Vicki @ easyhomecraft said...
I have an ongoing tomato soup obsession, too. I want to try this but will leave it chunky to see if the finished product better resembles Pret A Manger...Only thing missing for me is basil...Must have basil! Can't wait to see what sherry does for the flavour. Thanks!
- January 25, 2012 at 3:39 AM
- Anne K said...
I found your blog while looking for vegetarian crock pot recipes. I work a night job on Mondays so I have no time between my day and my evening jobs for cooking, so the crock pot is my answer. Usually the only vegetarian options I can find are chile and vegetable soup, but you have so many choices here. Hooray! In the interest of my diet, I only added 1 cup of cream and it was still delicious. (Of course it would have been even better with two cups, but that's how it goes.) I paired it with a faro salad with onions, bell pepper, and feta. Amazing meal! Thanks so much. --Anne
- March 4, 2013 at 2:15 PM
- Ben Nguyen said...
Is the Sherry used to add a different type of sweetness than the sugar? Or is this a Dry Sherry?
Has anyone tried a pinch of Stevia instead of the 3T of sugar?
Also, I've read that Cornstarch can be used as a thickener since it doesn't impart any flavor of it's own, but must be stirred slowly over low to be effective.. not sure if it'll work in a slow cooker.
I wonder if using a couple purple potatoes and some chia seeds might also be a good thickener?
- February 14, 2015 at 6:33 PM
- Claudia said...
Why cooking sherry? I thought you should never use a wine/liquor/ alcohol in a recipe that you wouldnt drink yourself. Thoughts?
- August 30, 2015 at 9:32 PM
- Stephanie ODea said...
Hi Claudia,
If you have regular sherry in the house go ahead and use it! The cooking is more economical for someone buying it just for this particular recipe.
But you are right, don't drink the stuff! ;-)
- August 31, 2015 at 6:34 AM
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Sonoqui Wash Flood Control Project Wins Design Award
The Sonoqui Wash Channelization Phase 2 project, a regional flood control channel located in Maricopa County, recently received an Honor Award in the annual Engineering Excellence Awards competition sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona (ACEC). The project was designed by Stanley Consultants, a consulting engineering firm located in Phoenix.
"This project is a key element in the regional flood control plan for Maricopa County and the Town of Queen Creek. It reduces the floodplain limit and removes residential properties from the floodplain," said Tim Phillips, Chief Engineer and General Manager of the Flood Control District of Maricopa County. "And along with its primary flood control objective, the project also helps link adjacent communities, provides a recreational and open space amenity, and connects residents to local and regional trails and parks."
Stanley Consultants also designed the downstream initial phase of the Sonoqui Wash Channelization Project (Phase 1), which was completed in 2008. That project also received an Engineering Excellence Honor Award from ACEC. Together, the two phases protect over 150 homes from flooding and provide open space and seven miles of equestrian trails. Phases 1 and 2 also provide an outfall for another upstream phase of the channel project (Phase 3) which will remove hundreds more residential properties from the floodplain.
Stanley Consultants has a long history of design and construction management on major flood control and water resources projects in the United States and internationally. In addition to Maricopa County, the firm has designed regional channels and basins for the Clark County Regional Flood Control District in Las Vegas, post- Hurricane Katrina levees and pump stations in New Orleans for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, numerous locks and dams in the mid-west, and large regional facilities for the South Florida Water Management District.
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The client's main objective was to create an updated yet timeless aesthetic. This project was an occupied remodel phased across four floors over a15 month construction duration.
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Karen Collins, the Senior Analyst, Water Sustainability Initiatives, SRP, manages water conservation and water sustainability programs for SRP's Water Group. Prior to this position, Karen worked in SRP's Energy Solutions Department, Commercial Customer Services, Economic Development, and she was SRP's Corporate Economist for 5 years. Karen holds Masters and Bachelors Degrees in Economics from Arizona State University. She is a member of the National Association of Business Economists and has appeared on the local PBS show, Horizon. Karen has been with SRP for nearly 26 years.


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Buffalo, NY -- Winter predictions from the Farmer's Almanac are out and show a bitterly cold and snow-filled winter for the northeast including Western New York. And early February could have quite a bit of snow.
However, locally the colder temperatures would freeze Lake Erie over and at least reduce the amount of lake effect snow for much of January and February.
Temperatures should fluctuate with a decent rain-snow mix expected and frequent storms for late winter into March.
As for southern Ontario, Canada a similar winter forecast is expected with cold temperatures and high amounts of snow possible.
So just how accurate is the Farmer's Almanac? It claims an accuracy rate of about 80%.
Numbers show there hasn't been as much accuracy with the winter forecasts over the past few years locally.
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Pedestrian tunnels are soooo last century.
As are buttons to trigger the pedestrian crossing lights. This one was near Messe Berlin in a place where few pedestrians are seen. Does that make it okay?
det versteh ick nick - Wieso kein Fussgaengertunnel?
We *only* have pedestrian crossing buttons here. If you don't press it, you don't get the green walk symbol.
In my opinion the green walk symbol should be on by default as long as the green traffic light is lit. Why should pedestrians have to 'request' to cross the road?
Of course, if it is deserted, the button should trigger an early cycle of the lights, but that's all.
The same goes for all our bicycle crossing lights. They default to 'don't cross' unless you press the button. @#$% that...
Where I live (Poland), the crossing buttons are present at almost every intersection or pedestrian/bicycle crossing. If you don't press it - you don't get the green light. If you're too late, you have to wait full cycle, although the cars going the same direction have green light.
And now - the funniest part. According to Polish law, a bicycle - like a car - is a vehicle, which means that all kinds of manual green light triggers are not allowed on bicycle crossings. A couple months ago someone in my city outlined that these buttons are illegal. And the city council reacted accordingly - they replaced the buttons with capacity sensors. And now cyclist still have to stop before crossings and touch the sensor instead of pressing the button, but the city council claims that the sensors are automatic. :)
Very common in Germany. Even cyclists have to press a button to get the green light. Here an example from Hamburg: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FoVRzrEjAHI/TYITRCCiPTI/AAAAAAAABL0/TbbHx3SKUVM/s1600/_001.jpg (On the sign above the signals: "Radfahrer bitte Grün anfordern" / Cyclists please ask for green)
The reason: So-called "intelligent" signals operate at many crossings. Detectors on the street measure the number of cars, but there are no detectors in the cycle tracks. Even if the cars get green light along a main road, the parallel cycle traffic has to stop at the intersection and press the button to get a green light, while the cars a running. Cyclist going straight at the crossing could impede cars turning to the right, and these cars would delay other cars going straight. The crossing is no more efficient enough for the car traffic flow, even this could produce more air pollution. And a European Green Capital does not like that . . .
Pedestrian tunnels are still commonly regarded as good idea in Russia as even in city center traffic lights are considered enemy to 'free flow of traffic'.
The reason I love downtown Denver so much, there's no buttons to push for pedestrian crossings. Pedestrians are considered part of the normal traffic flow. Pedestrians even get their own phase in the light cycle where all vehicle traffic gets a red light and pedestrians get the walk signal. Allows for diagonal crossing.
Here in Boulder, passenger crossings and lights have become ubiquitous, including in areas where there are no intersections. Don't think most people driving have caught on, however, because I see many drivers ignoring or not seeing the big signs that say pedestrian crossing. Maybe after a few people are killed, they will begin to catch on.
Anyway, at least Boulder is trying to recognize the pedestrian and the bicyclist as an important part of the transportation scene.
There are also a lot of cameras at intersections to catch people running lights. Would like to see these at pedestrian crossings with massively high fines.
Where I live it really can depend, most often as many of you have said, it needs to be pressed, however in some parts they are automatic. The coolest bit however, is in the Jewish area of Melbourne, on the Sabbath, because technology is to be avoided... They trigger themselves for the whole day.
Berlin is *way* better than London for not having to press buttons to cross the street. Button-controlled lights are so rare in Berlin, especially the centre, you get confused when you encounter one.
In London automatic crossing lights are so rare that they usually come with placebo buttons to avoid confusion.
We are at least catching up with the removal of our dark and dirty underpasses.


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If you want to knock it out of the park with your wardrobe this season, then the accessory you need is the baseball cap. Thanks to punchy prints and unlikely fabrics, the sport if topper--originally designed in 1860 as a way to identify baseball teams--has been given a modern, high-fashion update. Whether it's accentuating an on-trend, athletic-inspired ensemble as seen at Kenzo or is juxtaposed with a feminine Dolce & Gabbana look a la Dree Hemingway, we promise you the outcome will be a home run every time. So take a gander at our curated selections, and snag your favorite baseball cap today!
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From the ballpark to the S/S 12 runways, baseball caps of all kinds are fast becoming a closet necessity. At Kenzo, creative directors Humberto Leon and Carol Lim topped off their punchy athletic-influenced outfits with flat-brimmed, net-covered iterations. The Fishnet Woven Cap ($441) was the perfect complement to the matching net print jacket, top, and shorts shown above, giving the brightly-hued sporty look an extra dose of understated cool. A similar effect occurred at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic last month when Dree Hemingway styled a sheer white Dolce & Gabbana dress, from the S/S 11 collection, with a New York Yankees cap. Hemingway's team spirit certainly paid off, as the casual topper made an unexpectedly stylish contrast to her dressed-up look.
On The Market
1. Yestadt Millinery Outsiders Baseball Cap ($285) in Black/Cheetah
For the sporty dresser who adores animal prints, Yestadt's Millinery Outsiders Baseball Cap is a must-have. Accentuate the hat's playful femininity by wearing it with a soft side braid and a black or white skater dress.
2. Acne Bolts Stars Hat ($180, 212.334.8345) in White
Featuring a leather front and embroidered stars, this sleek hat by Acne calls for an edgy look. While you could certainly style it casually with a white tee and jeans, we like the idea of playing up its tough-girl spirit with a little leather dress.
3. Brixton Henshaw Cap ($25)
A laid-back alternative to the floppy sun hat, ASOS' Scenic Print Cap with Hawaiian motif is a stellar choice for lounging poolside or hanging at the beach. To keep the focus on the cap, go for a solid-color bikini or neutral cover-up and spritz your hair with some Bumble and bumble Surf Spray ($24).
4. Adidas Originals Adicolor Cap ($15) in Red
If you prefer to stick with a classic style, then try Adidas' Originals Adicolor Cap. The thrifty price tag and bold color make it an immediate winner in our books, plus the adjustable strap allows for a truly comfortable fit. Just be sure to follow in Hemingway's footsteps and wear it with a fancy frock for an intriguing daytime look.
5. House of Holland Silk Stripe Baseball Cap ($83)
Leave it to designer Henry Holland to transform a classic baseball hat into a wild work of art. This House of Holland candy-striped topper is made completely from silk, giving the piece a luxe feel you'll want to wear again and again. Throw it over kinky waves for your next backyard BBQ.
6. Topshop Acid Wash Cap ($30) in Blue
Hats off to Topshop for creating this irresistible denim baseball cap. With a wear-with-anything, lived-in look, this is exactly the kind of hat you want on hand for all your casual weekend events. Enhance its all-American vibe by going for a preppy outfit with a polished ponytail and white sundress.
7. Gucci GG Pattern Baseball Hat ($315)
If you're a neutrals-only kind of girl or just prefer your cap on the tamer side, we'd like to direct you to Gucci's investment-worthy GG Pattern Baseball Hat. With a versatile khaki hue and the brand's signature green and red stripes, this sophisticated choice works just as well for sporting events as it does for an afternoon of running errands.--Jessica Baker


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HSN702 - Lifespan Nutrition
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This unit provides students with an overview of nutrition needs across the lifespan and the physiological basis for these needs. Nutritional issues relevant to the stages of pregnancy, lactation, foetal development, infancy, childhood and ageing will be covered and potential intervention strategies identified.
Assessment task 1: Individual assignment (1800 words, 1 minute oral presentation) 40%
Assessment task 2: Learning plan reflection (500 words) 5%
Assessment task 3: Three cloud (online) multiple-choice tests (5% each) 15%
Assessment task 4: Examination (2 hours) 40%
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Apple, the maker of the iPod, iPad, and iPhone, has been found guilty of conspiring with major book publishers to artificially raise e-book prices. A court in New York City passed down this ruling last week saying that the electronics giant worked with six major publishers to raise prices when it broke into the e-book industry in 2010. The victim of this price fixing? Consumers who had to bear the brunt of the cost, and Amazon, who through pressure from publishers, were forced to raise prices from their original $9.99 price point.
While Apple was found guilty, the court says that Apple worked hand in hand with publishers to bring an end to the $9.99 e-book, specifically targeting Amazon and its customers. This cooperation led to Amazon being forced to raise its prices and leave customers wondering why their e-books were rising in price inexplicably.
Apple has of course denied that they took part in any wrongdoing, and insist that they in fact brought innovation to the e-book market with the iPad and the iBookstore. To this day the e-book market is still dominated by Amazon, and it's device, the Kindle.
The plan was to unfold as such. Essentially, Apple struck something called "agency agreements" with the major publishers. Once these agreements were in place, they effectively legitimized the raising the prices. The next step in the plan consisted of the publishers going to Amazon with a take it or leave it agreement. Lost in all of this is the fact Amazon actually sells e-books at a loss, as they are in fact trying to establish the e-book as the premier method of obtaining the written word. Something big book publishers did not like.
Ultimately Apple chose to go to court, while five of the major publishers settled out of court. Further court hearings are scheduled to decide damages, but appeals are expected to slow down the process dramatically.


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Not only has Seals' diverse U.S. workforce been cranking out innovative and dependable spray decks by hand since July 1983, but the company has supplied every U.S. Olympic Kayak Team with skirts since the L.A. Games in 1984. Seals is proud to be recognized for sprayskirt innovations such as the tensioned deck stay and rim grip fabrics, but it's also stoked to be involved in its community. Nestled in the Adirondack foothills, Seals has designed a new Green Initiative Program, confirming the company's commitment to preserving the integrity of environment around its community. The new program pinpoints energy- and waste-reduction strategies and promotes environmental consciousness. The company has also conducted a full waste-stream analysis to max cost savings as well as to reduce waste that might otherwise end up in a landfill. On top of that, Seals is intent on improving supports for citizens with developmental disabilities. The sprayskirt manufacturer contracts for sewing and assembly services with two local workshops that employ adults with learning disabilities. So, they are not just talking about a company that makes an exciting line of sprayskirts. They are talking about a company that is committed to social responsibility, and ... happens to make kickin' kayak skirts, too.
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Atlanta NEXT Program 10/13
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Who's Going
San Francisco, California
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Event Details
NEXT is a 3 hour, part-time program for five weeks to build the skills and tactics your startup needs to prepare for an accelerator, investor, or early product launch.
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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Unexpected, random, satisfying yet puzzling, the Washington Wizards have pulled off a trade just eight days prior to the NBA draft.
Washington will receive veterans Emeka Okafor, 29, and Trevor Ariza, 26, from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for Rashard Lewis and the 46th overall pick in the upcoming draft.
I'm 75 percent in favor of the trade because...
1) Instead of gambling in free agency, the Wizards killed two birds with one stone.
Getting rid of Rashard Lewis -- and his $23 million cap hit for next season -- was atop Ernie Grunfeld's to-do list this offseason. It makes complete sense for a rebuilding team like the Hornets to take on his salary load.
If you browse through the 2012 NBA free agents, who out of the available players are you absolutely salivating over? Maybe Nicolas Batum, but he's restricted. And for a five-year $50 million contract, is he really that much better than Trevor Ariza? Not worth the commitment if you ask me.
The Wizards essentially punted on free agency for the next two offseasons, by taking in guys with little left on their contracts. As pointed out by Mike Prada on Twitter, Ariza's contract is for two-years and $15 million, while Okafor's is for two-years and $27 million, with a team option for the second season.
My point is that while both players clearly have their faults, the Wizards are not screwed in the long term.
2) The trade makes it quite likely that shooting guard Bradley Beal will be the Wizards pick next Thursday.
Beal would fill the Wizards two biggest needs: a consistent creator in the mid-range and a three-point shooter in the clutch not named Jordan Crawford. Beal was a supreme rebounder for his 6'4" size (ranking 45th in the entire country in boards per game) and also was heralded as a vocal leader -- something the Wizards are desperately lacking.
3) Now John Wall doesn't really have an excuse to underperform
Barring anything unforeseen, the Wizards won't be picking in the top 10 of the 2013 draft. Washington's frontcourt depth is among the best in the league. The team flourished following the trade for Nene on defense.
Now with the additions of Ariza -- a capable 6'8" slasher who can hit shots and cause matchup problems -- and Beal, Wall finally has adequate toys to play with. Usually by an NBA player's third year, we begin to fully understand who he is. All the Wizards are asking Wall to do is cut down on turnovers and read game situations better. The shooting can be left up to Beal and Ariza.
I'm 25 percent opposed to the trade because...
1) The frontcourt rotations are going to get messy
Who starts at power forward? Do you ride Kevin Seraphin's wave from the end of last season? Do you conserve Emeka Okafor's health and bring him off the bench? Where will Trevor Booker fit into this? One of those three is only going to get 12-15 minutes a game.
And can Jan Vesely successfully make the transition to small forward? As impossible as it sounds, his jump shot is actually more broken than Wall's. It's obviously better to have a crowded portion of the roster, as opposed to a meager section. But don't rule out another trade from one of these players for more shooting help.
2) The pressure is on
The era of Ted Leonsis' patience plan has been tossed aside -- and I must say Grunfeld has been pretty creative in getting rid of the dead weight on the roster. Would you trade Rashard Lewis, Nick Young and JaVale McGee for Nene, Trevor Ariza and Emeka Okafor? Of course you would.
With that being said, many fans are going to be expecting a playoff berth next season. As they should. These moves symbolize that this team is positioning themselves to at least compete at the .500 level, right away. The bottom two seeds in the Eastern Conference are generally teams breaking through the restraints of rebuilding in the NBA. With Okafor and Ariza in D.C., envisioning a home playoff game at the Verizon Center is now a distinct possibility.
If the Wizards fail to make the playoffs over the next two seasons, the organization can't blame youth, or coaching. Grunfeld can only blame himself.