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Andrew Gross believes
that Coach John Tortorella may prefer to anoint Brad Richards the next Rangers'
captain rather than fan-favorite Ryan Callahan. Tortorella's affinity for Richards is
well-known so perhaps it shouldn't be a major shock that he'd rather have one
of his old favorites as his locker room mouthpiece rather than the younger
Callahan, but Richards is already facing a ton of pressure this season. Adding in a "C" to go with the weight of the
humongous contract Richards signed in July isn't necessarily the best way to
keep Richards away from the bulls-eye heading into the season. Fans love Callahan, and rightfully so, and if
he's overlooked for Richards that will not please them and will only serve to
make things tougher on Richards. Tortorella more than anyone should know if Richards can handle it, but it's
not going to be a popular decision if Tortorella chooses the Prince Edward
Island native. As Gross points out, the relatively
short term of Callahan's deal (three years) versus the nine-year deal signed by
Richards could also be a factor.
- Despite an impressive showing on Team USA's top line at the 2011
USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp alongside J.T. Miller and Rocco
Grimaldi, Shane McColgan was cut from the team leaving Miller and Team Canada
hopeful Christian Thomas as the lone Rangers still participating in WJC camps.
Miller and McColgan both drew strong reviews earlier in the
week, but a pointless showing Monday against Finland earned McColgan a ticket
back home.
Both Miller and Thomas should make their respective teams and
Team USA and Team Canada should be favorites at the WJC, so don't be surprised
if we get the mid-winter treat of a Miller vs. Thomas matchup in a medal round
of the WJC.
- Speaking of prospects, Corey Pronman
of Puck Prospectus released his top- 10 NYR prospects list today. There's no surprise at the top, where Tim
Erixon, Chris Kreider and Dylan McIlrath sit in the top three, but Pronman has
Michael St. Croix, Jesper Fasth and Carl Hagelin ahead of Christian Thomas and
Dale Weise ahead of J.T. Miller. Pronman
believes the Rangers have the 20th-best farm system in the league, a stark
contrast to Hockey's Future's assessment of the Blueshirts organization. HF has the Rangers at No. 7 and that's more
in line with the consensus around the league. Pronman was extremely high on St. Croix leading into the draft and had
him ranked 26th overall in the class, so at least that is an indictment of
his opinion on an individual player. However it's hard to believe that a kid that scored 54 goals in the OHL
last season and is widely expected to become a goal-scorer in the NHL possibly
as soon as this season is the Rangers' seventh-best prospect. Pronman wasn't high on Miller either, so
perhaps it shouldn't be a shock that he has Miller ranked lower than others,
but placing him behind Weise, who is buried in the AHL and has done little to
show that he'll be anything more than a fourth-liner is puzzling.
- Despite recent
reports that Mikhail Pashnin was going to play in North America this year,
the Russian defenseman re-signed with CKSA Moscow for two more seasons this
week. Dmitry Chesnokov reports that
Pashnin's agent said Pashnin "didn't want a
two-way contract... he wouldn't grow in the farm club." It's hard to believe that Pashnin thought that
just because he believed he was NHL-ready and wanted to come over that he'd
have a spot waiting for him in New York. That's more than overconfidence, that's foolishness, especially if
Pashnin and his agent have any idea about the stable of Rangers' defenders,
which both should. Concern over Pashnin's
desire to play in the NHL kept him from being drafted higher two years ago and
it looks like his commitment to following the right path to Broadway is indeed
in question.
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A new Wal-Mart Supercenter in Wilkesboro! It'll be at the site of an old Kmart on U.S. 421, across from the existing Wal-Mart. The plans were submitted to the town of Wilkesboro Tuesday.Wal-Mart Stores Inc., spokeswoman Terra Stewart said that it is not certain when the store will open, but that it typically takes about a year once all the permits are issued. The site plan shows that the store will be 177,000 square feet. A grocery and garden center are planned.
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Plan EJ 2014
Plan EJ 2014 is a roadmap that will help EPA integrate environmental justice into the Agency's programs, policies, and activities. Plan EJ 2014 is named in recognition of the 20th anniversary of President Clinton's issuance of Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (PDF) (6 pp, 122K).
In implementing the Plan, EPA will seek to meaningfully engage with communities and stakeholders.
The goals of the plan are to:
- Protect health in communities over-burdened by pollution
- Empower communities to take action to improve their health and environment
- Establish partnerships with local, state, tribal and federal organizations to achieve healthy and sustainable communities.
Plan EJ 2014 is not a rule or regulation. It is a strategy to help integrate environmental justice into EPA's day to day activities.
The Agency provided public comment periods and conducted outreach from July 2010 to November 2011. Here are the Agency responses to public comments received through April 2011 (PDF) (62 pp, 1.3MB).
Progress Report
EPA will issue annual reports documenting the progress toward meeting the commitments outlined in Plan EJ 2014. This report provides an update on the EPA's accomplishments in completing its commitments under Plan EJ 2014.
2013 Plan EJ 2014 Progress Report (PDF) (86 pp, 3.95MB)
2014 Plan EJ 2014 Progress Report (PDF) (37 pp, 1.5MB)
Tribal Consultation
EPA is continuing its consultation and coordination with federally recognized tribes on EPA's Plan EJ 2014. EPA invites all tribes to participate in this process, expected to extend from September 21 – November 21, 2011. Agency responses to comments received have been posted below.
- Notice to Tribal Leaders (PDF) (1 pg, 23K)
- Plan EJ 2014 Tribal Consultation and Coordination Plan (PDF) (4 pp, 73K) This plan includes:
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- the process EPA intends to follow
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- EPA Responses to comments received during the Tribal Consultation period (PDF) (16 pp, 443K)
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these are numbers for the entire university, not just the law school. I think the law school endowment numbers would be far more germane.
I don't think the correlation is strong enough to prove much; in fact, I think the stronger link is between endowment size and the ranking of the undergraduate institution in USNews...
I find it interesting how well a law schools ranking tracks with the size of the universitys endowment. Of course, the ranking, endowment and quality of law school are likely related (or perhaps it's the amount of $$ a school has to attract top professors and students that drive it all). However, despite this, there are some interesting anomalies. For example, NYU appears where you would not expect it based on endowment alone. Any suggestions? It is simply that NYU spends a disproportionate amount of $$ on it's law school versus the others? Is it location, location, location? Perhaps a combination with or without some other factor(s)?Note: The first # is LS ranking, second # is undergrad ranking1/3 Yale University (CT) $15.2 billion (LS: 659 million in 2005)2/5. Stanford University (CA) - $12.2 billion 3/1. Harvard University (MA) - $25.5 Billion (LS: 840 million in 2002) 4/9 Columbia University (NY) - $5.2 billion (LS: 300 million in 2003) 4/37 New York University - $1.5 billion (LS: 250 million in 2001) 6/15 University of Chicago - $4.1 billion 7/4 University of Pennsylvania - $4.4 billion 8/20 University of CaliforniaBerkeley - $5.2 billion (entire UC system) 8/25 University of MichiganAnn Arbor - $4.9 Billion (LS: 252 million in 2006) 8/23 University of Virginia - $3.2 Billion (LS: 250 million in 2006) 11/5 Duke University (NC) - $3.8 Billion 12/12 Northwestern University (IL) - $4.2 Billion 13/13 Cornell University (NY) - $4.2 Billion14/23 Georgetown University (DC) - 0.74 Billion (source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgetown_University) (LS: 29.6 million in 2004)Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_US_colleges_and_universities_by_endowment#_note-0
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Not only is Apple under fire for the factory conditions and dust explosions that have occurred at their Chinese based manufacturing locations, but according UBM TechInsights, the Silicon Valley darling is looking at a lower profit margin on its upcoming iPad3.
The new iPad 3 will have an estimated bill of materials cost of $310, up from $270.86 on the original iPad and $276.27 on the iPad 2 based on versions at launch using 16 Gbytes memory. By selling all three at the same $629 price, Apple is cutting its profit margins about five points from 56-57 percent on the first two generation products to 51 percent on the new iPad, UBM TechInsights projected.
Apple's profit margin on the iPad 2 will dip to an estimated 53 percent when it is discounted to $529 at the release of the new model. The iPad 2 sustains less of a hit because prices of its components are projected to have come down since its launch last year resulting in a current bill of materials cost of $248.07 for the 2012 version of the iPad 2, it said.
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One can only assume that Apple will look to periphery devices (wireless keyboards, protective cases, docking stations etc) to help close the gap in their gross profit margins for this newest iPad. But as these devices become more expensive to manufacturer, retail prices will inevitably rise. The same may be true for Apple's line of iPhone 4S smartphone as well. These handsets will also have the more costly 4G LTE chips and increasingly more advanced displays.
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University Offers Students Accomodation In Air-Conditioned Gymnasium
Students prepare to sleep on mats laid out on the floor inside a... News PhotoCarefree,China - East Asia,Gym,Horizontal,Hubei Province,Human Interest,Preparation,Sleeping,Student,WuhanPhotographer ChinaFotoPressCollection: ChinaFotoPress 2013 ChinaFotoPressWUHAN, CHINA - JUNE 21: (CHINA OUT) Students prepare to sleep on mats laid out on the floor inside a gymnasium at Huazhong Normal University on June 21, 2013 in Wuhan, Hubei province of China. About 600 students slept inside the gymnasium to keep cool in Wuhan which reached 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday. The university turned on the air conditioner in the gymnasium and provided more than 450 mats for the students. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)


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My brand new Orion Skyview Pro...in pieces! It was a brand new floor model. When I got it I found the RA axis seized. Normally I'd return something that doesn't work for a new one, but I had read that giving these mounts an overhaul does wonders for its operation, and I'm the type of person that would perform such a task.
The RA axle and worm (the seized parts) are going to be repaired by the seller, and with the removal of the old gunk, deburring of the worm, good grease, and a careful adjustment, it should actually be better than new, so I'm not terribly upset at the moment...but check back in a couple weeks when the axle get back
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My Franken mount. C8 on a Vixen GP with Meade LXD 75 drives on a homade pier. Here is the perfect grab and go. And the telescope is good too.
Mighty fine mount you got there Charles!! What telescope...?
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Nice but I think you are going to need a longer peir....
Oh yeah Daren...I keep it on that short pier to roll it around with the tube in its rings...so I can work on it.
The GEM and saddle alone will be mounted on a permenent steal pier in an OB. I wouldn't be able to even look over the trees if I left the 12" X 14ft scope fixed in this arrangement....
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Astro-Physics Mach 1 GTO on AP/Baader wood tripod with A-P accessory trays....
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That is actually the 8" newt, not the 10". That said, I have no issues with it. The dovetail bar on top helps alot, it is a very good carry handle and also gives someplace to grab while putting it on and taking it off. I have mounted my camera & 500mm lens on top of the 8" on the top dovetail bar and the Atlas seemed to handle it fine.
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My iOptron Mini Tower on an EQ wedge with a 1975 C8 w/ Moonlight two speed focuser, 8 x 50 finder and sliding CW. All held in place on a Losmandy D style dovetail and saddle plate. Note the new and larger CW shaft to allow use of the Losmandy CW!!
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The Boston Indicators Project offers new ways to understand Boston and its neighborhoods in a regional, national and global context. It aims to democratize access to information, foster informed public discourse, track progress on shared civic goals, and report on change in 10 sectors: Civic Vitality, Cultural Life and the Arts, the Economy, Education, the Environment, Health, Housing, Public Safety, Technology, and Transportation.
Transportation is the movement of cargo -- people, animals or material goods – from one place to another. Modes of transportation in contemporary life include walking, bicycling, cars, buses, trucks, aircraft, freight and passenger trains, subways, ships and boats.
Children mirror a community's values, progress and challenges. If a community's children are thriving, it is likely that the whole community is doing well. The Boston Indicators Project tracks progress through 2030—Boston's 400th Anniversary - when many of today's children and youth will be civic, political and business leaders and their children will be in school.
The Greater Boston region has a long history as a birthplace of revolution and innovation and is packed with firsts - the nation's first public park and public library, breakthroughs in medicine and "green" building. With a newly revitalized waterfront and some of the nation's - and the world's - top colleges and universities, the region - with Boston at its core - attracts students from around the world and top-tier talent in all fields to its dynamic and diversified knowledge economy.
Sustainable development refers to patterns of growth that integrate environmental and human health, economic dynamism, and social cohesion and equity. Sustainable development is multi-dimensional by definition: biodiversity health; the availability of jobs at a living age; regional and per capita carbon dioxide emissions; the availability of fresh water and open spaces; etc. All of these factors increase the quality of life.
The Boston Indicators Project's comprehensive Framework of indicators and measures reflects an intensive, participatory selection process that included hundreds of Bostonians and reviewed by thousands more. Beginning with positive goals for the future, these data-rich indicators and measures provide an objective way to assess current conditions, trends over time and patterns of relationships, as well as outcomes for specific groups, neighborhoods, the City of Boston and the Metro Boston region. The Complete Project Framework can also be re-sorted into crosscutting topics and civic agenda goals.
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The Boston Indicators Project produces biennial reports chronicling Boston's accomplishments and the full array of challenges facing the city and region. These reports build on expert and stakeholder convenings, data analysis, and reviews of recent research. Over the years, they have helped to catalyze an on-going set of conversations throughout the community about our region's economic competitiveness and the key challenges facing Boston.
The Measure of Poverty was released in September 2011. Findings show that the rates of poverty in Boston changed very little over the last twenty years, but is more deeply concentrated in single-parent families in particular neighborhoods. State and local budget cuts due to the recession may have long-term consequences in mitigating the effects of poverty. The Boston Indicators Project released another special report in 2008, Boston's Education Pipeline: A Report Card, which provided a comprehensive view of the entire arc of Boston's system of educational opportunities and outcomes, with an update in 2011.
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UBS AG (UBS) announced today that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as was expected, has commenced a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida seeking judicial enforcement of a civil "John Doe" summons that was served upon UBS in July 2008.
UBS believes it has substantial defenses to the enforcement of the John Doe summons and intends to vigorously contest the enforcement of the summons in the civil proceeding, as is permitted under the terms of the Deferred Prosecution Agreement entered into on 18 February.
Objections to the enforcement of the IRS summons are based upon U.S. law, the terms of UBS's Qualified Intermediary Agreement with the IRS, Swiss financial privacy and other laws, and the principles of international comity that require U.S. courts to take into account foreign laws.
The IRS's John Doe summons seeks information regarding a substantial number of undisclosed accounts maintained by U.S. persons at UBS in Switzerland, whose information is protected from disclosure by Swiss financial privacy laws.
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Dropping water levels are no reason for southeastern Utah's trout anglers to put their fishing poles away for the summer. Hundreds of high elevation lakes and streams are teeming with trout and will provide anglers a chance at some of the best fishing of the year.
"The water levels at most high elevation waters are much more stable than they are at lower and mid-elevations," said Tom Pettengill, sport fisheries coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. "The water level may decrease a few feet at high elevation waters, instead of the tens of feet it may drop elsewhere."
Pettengill classifies a high elevation water as any water with an elevation of at least 7,000 feet.
Included are large reservoirs and lakes, such as Scofield, Flaming Gorge and Fish Lake, as well as hundreds of smaller lakes and streams.
Many of these small lakes and streams are found on the Uinta and Boulder mountains. Several are also found on the mountains along the Wasatch Front, on the Beaver Mountains above Beaver and on the Manti-LaSal National Forest.
Pettengill said most of these smaller lakes don't fluctuate much because water isn't drawn from them for irrigation and other uses. They also receive more rain and snow than waters at lower elevations and lose less water to evaporation because of cooler temperatures.
Anglers don't need much gear to fish these small lakes and streams. A spinning rod and a bubble and a variety of lures or flies, or basic baits such as salmon eggs or worms, will work.
"The fish are usually feeding on small stuff so if you're using spinners, I'd recommend a size 0 or 1," he said. "If you're using flies, I'd recommend sizes ranging from 16 to no bigger than 10."
One challenge to fishing these waters is reaching them.
Pettengill said anglers can drive right up to some of them, while others may require a hike of anywhere from one to several miles.
Pettengill recommends that physical limitations be considered and that anglers be realistic about what they can do. They should also take into account that the weather in the high country can change quickly.
Make sure a fleece jacket is included with the raingear in a backpack, and wear some good, waterproof boots for the hike, he adds.
To find success, Pettengill encourages anglers to move around.
"On the Unitas and Boulders, several lakes are fairly close to each other, so if you don't find success at one lake, go to another," he remarked. "And don't overlook the streams, which can provide some great fishing."
During the middle of the summer, anglers should fish during the mornings and evenings, when the temperatures are the coolest and the fish are most active.
Pettengill said that as it gets cooler later in the summer, anglers may want to fish in the middle of the day, when the temperatures are a little warmer and there's more insect activity.Many high elevation lakes get so cold in the winter that the fish in them die.
To know whether a lake has fish in it, Pettengill advises anglers to first look to see if it's teeming with insect activity. If it is, but there is no visible fish activity, all of its fish were probably lost during the winter.
"Also, if you come to a lake and don't see any fish activity, don't give up on it," he said. "Move to another lake to fish but visit that lake again, later in the day. Your timing might have been off a little, and it might be teeming with insect and fish activity the second time you visit it."
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South Carolina State Hospital records
Records for the South Carolina State Hospital (SCSH) or South Carolina Lunatic Asylum are available at the South Carolina State Archive. The records have multiple parts including: admission books; committment files; personal histories and records of deaths. Patient information is available beginning in 1828 and is spotty through 1880.For this case study I looked for information about Rebecca Spooner who was listed as a resident of the SCSH in the 1900 census.
In the ideal scenario the researcher would have the patient number. However, in this case, as in most cases, that information was not available. If the patient number is unknown try to determine the time frame the patient could have been an inmate in the hospital, through other records like the census. Each Admission book covers a certain time period so having an idea when the patient entered the hospital and when they could have left will help.There are two sets of admission books. One set, record group S190025, is arranged chronologically. The admission books we used, S190027, are organized by date of admission but within each book the records are divided by race and sex. The admission books provide the patient number which is the key to additional records. In the case of Rebecca Spooner we only knew that she was in the hospital in 1900. Fortunately, for us, she had only been admitted the year before so her admission information was near the 1900 census date. She was admitted on October 20, 1899 and was located in Volume 2: November 1, 1892 – December 30, 1899. Her patient number was 9075.
With the patient number the archivist was able to locate the commitment file. This is the record that will contain the most genealogical data. In addition to information about the patient's symptoms the four- page typed form asked: 1. parent names, if they are alive and how they died; 2. grandparents names; 3. number and age of children; 4.name of the nearest living relative and 5.county of residence. In the case of Spooner the researcher recognized the name of Spooner's married sister as the person requesting the commitment.A patient history can also be obtained with the patient number. This, in general, provides limited information. In the case of Spooner the patient history was about one and a half pages. It included one paragraph, from the attending physician, about her mental state and physical condition.
The State Hospital records also include a record of deaths that is strictly chronological. Rebecca Spooner died as a patient on Oct 18, 1904. This was listed in volume two – January 2, 1902-Dec 1914.
Not every patient will have documents in the personal history, admission files or death records. Rebecca Spooner was a good example because she had all the documents but that is not the case for most patient records.
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Thank you for this post.
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By implementing the proposed mitigation measures, the Department expects that human chemical exposures during normal [fracking] operations will be prevented or reduced below levels of significant health concern.
The report went on to say that further study of the risks would be worthless because it would "involve making a large number of assumptions about the many … variables that influence the nature and degree of potential human exposure and toxicity."
The report puts New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (shown) in a tough spot. On one side are the landowners over the Marcellus Formation in the southwestern parts of the state who have been leasing their land to drilling companies anxious to explore the potential of the formation. On the other are the environmentalists who are concerned about the risks of such exploration and the potential impact on people and the environment.
Cuomo has delayed making a decision on whether to allow fracking for nearly four years while an environmental study was being completed. Back in September Cuomo was about to allow some limited exploring, but at the last minute, he reversed course, ordering another full-scale study of the matter, which would put off making a decision for at least another year.
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Pindea is among 12 defensive lineman invited to Saturday's camp, which will be held at Monroe High School in Monroe, NC beginning at 4:45 pm. John Lowery of Forest Hills High School will coach the North Carolina All-Stars, and the game will be played Saturday, December 18, in Spartanburg, SC at Gibbs Stadium on the campus of Wofford College.
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(a) Any claim based upon an act or omission of an employee of the Government, exercising due care, in the execution of a statute or regulation, whether or not such statute or regulation be valid, or based upon the exercise or performance or the failure to exercise or perform a discretionary function or duty on the part of a federal agency or an employee of the Government, whether or not the discretion involved be abused.
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(c) Any claim arising in respect of the assessment or collection of any tax or customs duty, or the detention of any goods, merchandise, or other property by any officer of customs or excise or any other law enforcement officer, except that the provisions of this chapter and section 1346 (b) of this title apply to any claim based on injury or loss of goods, merchandise, or other property, while in the possession of any officer of customs or excise or any other law enforcement officer, if—
(1) the property was seized for the purpose of forfeiture under any provision of Federal law providing for the forfeiture of property other than as a sentence imposed upon conviction of a criminal offense;
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(4) the claimant was not convicted of a crime for which the interest of the claimant in the property was subject to forfeiture under a Federal criminal forfeiture law.. [1]
(d) Any claim for which a remedy is provided by chapter 309 or 311 of title 46 relating to claims or suits in admiralty against the United States.
(e) Any claim arising out of an act or omission of any employee of the Government in administering the provisions of sections 1–31 of Title 50, Appendix.
(f) Any claim for damages caused by the imposition or establishment of a quarantine by the United States.
[(g) Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, § 13 (5),64 Stat. 1043.]
(h) Any claim arising out of assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, libel, slander, misrepresentation, deceit, or interference with contract rights: Provided, That, with regard to acts or omissions of investigative or law enforcement officers of the United States Government, the provisions of this chapter and section 1346 (b) of this title shall apply to any claim arising, on or after the date of the enactment of this proviso, out of assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest, abuse of process, or malicious prosecution. For the purpose of this subsection, "investigative or law enforcement officer" means any officer of the United States who is empowered by law to execute searches, to seize evidence, or to make arrests for violations of Federal law.
(i) Any claim for damages caused by the fiscal operations of the Treasury or by the regulation of the monetary system.
(j) Any claim arising out of the combatant activities of the military or naval forces, or the Coast Guard, during time of war.
(n) Any claim arising from the activities of a Federal land bank, a Federal intermediate credit bank, or a bank for cooperatives.
[1] So in original.
Source(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 984; July 16, 1949, ch. 340, 63 Stat. 444; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §§ 2(a)(2), 13(5),64 Stat. 1038, 1043; Pub. L. 86–168, title II, § 202(b),Aug. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 389; Pub. L. 93–253, § 2,Mar. 16, 1974, 88 Stat. 50; Pub. L. 106–185, § 3(a),Apr. 25, 2000, 114 Stat. 211; Pub. L. 109–304, § 17(f)(4),Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1708.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 943 (Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, § 421,60 Stat. 845).
Changes were made in phraseology.
Section 946 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., which was derived from section 424(b) of the Federal Tort Claims Act, was omitted from this revised title. It preserved the existing authority of federal agencies to settle tort claims not cognizable under section 2672 of this title. Certain enumerated laws granting such authority were specifically repealed by section 424(a) of the Federal Tort Claims Act, which section was also omitted from this revised title. These provisions were not included in this revised title as they are not properly a part of a code of general and permanent law.
Senate Revision Amendment
Sections 2680 and 2681 were renumbered "2679" and "2680", respectively, by Senate amendment. See 80th Congress Senate Report No. 1559.
References in Text
Sections 1–31 of Title 50, Appendix, referred to in subsec. (e), was in the original source of this section (section 943 of act Aug. 2, 1946) a reference to the Trading with the Enemy Act, as amended. The Trading with the Enemy Act is now comprised of sections 1 to 43, which are classified to sections 1 to 6, 7 to 39, and 41 to 44 of Title 50, Appendix, War and National Defense.
The date of the enactment of this proviso, referred to in subsec. (h), means Mar. 16, 1974, the date on which Pub. L. 93–253, which enacted the proviso, was approved.
Panama Canal Company, referred to in subsec. (m), deemed to refer to Panama Canal Commission, see section 3602 (b)(5) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
2006—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 109–304substituted "chapter 309 or 311 of title 46" for "sections 741–752, 781–790 of Title 46,".
2000—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–185substituted "any goods, merchandise, or other property" for "any goods or merchandise" and "law enforcement" for "law-enforcement", inserted ", except that the provisions of this chapter and section 1346 (b) of this title apply to any claim based on injury or loss of goods, merchandise, or other property, while in the possession of any officer of customs or excise or any other law enforcement officer, if—", and added pars. (1) to (4).
1974—Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 93–253inserted proviso.
1959—Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 86–168added subsec. (n).
1950—Subsec. (g). Act Sept. 26, 1950, § 13(5), repealed subsec. (g).
Subsec. (m). Act Sept. 26, 1950, § 2, substituted "Panama Canal Company" for "Panama Railroad Company".
1949—Subsec. (m). Act July 16, 1949, added subsec. (m).
Effective Date of 2000 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 106–185applicable to any forfeiture proceeding commenced on or after the date that is 120 days after Apr. 25, 2000, see section 21 ofPub. L. 106–185, set out as a note under section 1324 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.
Effective Date of 1959 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 86–168effective Jan. 1, 1960, see section 203(c) ofPub. L. 86–168.
Effective Date of 1950 Amendment
Amendment by act Sept. 26, 1950, to take effect upon effective date of transfer to the Panama Canal Company, pursuant to the provisions of section 256 of the former Canal Zone Code, as added by section 10 of that act, of the Panama Canal together with the facilities and appurtenances related thereto, see section 14 of act Sept. 26, 1950.
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468 (b), 551 (d), 552 (d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
Coast Guard transferred to Department of Transportation and all functions, powers, and duties, relating to Coast Guard, of Secretary of the Treasury and of all other offices and officers of Department of the Treasury transferred to Secretary of Transportation by Pub. L. 89–670, § 6(b)(1),Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 938. Section 6(b)(2) ofPub. L. 89–670, however, provided that notwithstanding such transfer of functions, Coast Guard shall operate as part of Navy in time of war or when President directs as provided in section 3 of Title 14, Coast Guard. See section 108 of Title 49, Transportation.
For transfer of certain functions relating to claims and litigation, insofar as they pertain to the Air Force, from Secretary of the Army to Secretary of the Air Force, see Secretary of Defense Transfer Order No. 34 [§ 1a(2)(4)], eff. July 1, 1949.
Northern Mariana Islands—Applicability of Subsec. (k)
Pub. L. 97–357, title II, § 204,Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1708, provided: "That the Northern Mariana Islands shall not be considered a foreign country for purposes of subsection (k) ofsection 2680 of title 28, United States Code, with respect to claims which accrued no more than two years prior to the effective date of this Act [Oct. 19, 1982]."
Termination of National Emergency
Declaration of national emergency in effect on Sept. 14, 1976, was terminated two years from that date by section 1601 of Title 50, War and National Defense.
Applicability of Subsec. (j)
Joint Res. July 3, 1952, ch. 570, § 1(a)(32),66 Stat. 333, as amended by Joint Res. Mar. 31, 1953, ch. 13, § 1,67 Stat. 18, and Joint Res. June 30, 1953, ch. 172, 67 Stat. 132, provided that subsec. (j) of this section, in addition to coming into full force and effect in time of war, should continue in force until six months after the termination of the national emergency proclaimed by the President on Dec. 16, 1950 by 1950 Proc. No. 2914, 15 F.R. 9029, set out as a note preceding section 1 of Title 50a, War and National Defense, or such earlier date or dates as may be provided for by Congress, but in no event beyond Aug. 1, 1953. Section 7 of Joint Res. July 3, 1952, provided that it should become effective June 16, 1952.
Joint Res. July 3, 1952, ch. 570, § 6,66 Stat. 334, repealed Joint Res. Apr. 14, 1952, ch. 204, 66 Stat. 54 as amended by Joint Res. May 28, 1952, ch. 339, 66 Stat. 96; Joint Res. June 14, 1952, ch. 437, 66 Stat. 137; Joint Res. June 30, 1952, ch. 526, 66 Stat. 296, which continued provisions of subsec. (j) of this section until July 3, 1952. This repeal was made effective June 16, 1952, by section 7 of Joint Res. July 3, 1952.
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back to the roadway from where his car landed off of the road sometime last night. Drew Hodges of the Deep Gap Fire Department said Richardson was disoriented, but otherwise survived quite well. William Jack Richardson's car was heading back toward US 421 and was about 2 miles from his Stanberry Road home. Watauga Medics transported Richardson to Watauga Medical Center where there was a reunion with family and an evaluation of his condition, but he had been ambulatory at the scene and was physically OK in spite of his ordeal.
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CUMBERLAND — The names have changed, but the results have stayed the same.
A year after cruising through the District IV ranks, as well as the best teams the rest of Rhode Island had to offer, en route to its second straight Major Division state championship, Cumberland's formidable 'A' team picked up where it left off by earning its third mercy-rule victory in as many games before a large gathering at Diamond Hill Park.
But Wednesday night's 13-3 triumph over North Smithfield was not a rout many people were expecting to see. N.S., like Cumberland, came into the duel fresh off back-to-back mercy-rule routs that saw the team outscore its opponents, 36-4. But five miscues in the field, a six-run, third-inning rally by Cumberland, and an offense by the winners that made the most out of seven hits and five walks doomed N.S.'s chances at a victory.
Cumberland, which went 12-2 a season ago and were two wins away from capturing the Eastern Regional tournament in Bristol, Conn. and advancing to the World Series, only have one player -- southpaw pitcher/first baseman Jocelyn Bodington -- back from that team. But several of the standouts from Cumberland's Minor Division state championship team from a season ago have filled in the blanks nicely.
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This recipe came together so fast and was so easy to prepare. Although it's not a real chili verde (it's not even green, by the time you're done), it really is a flavorful, hearty chili. Great week night meal!
Beef & Bean Chile Verde
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Chile Verde, usually a slow-cooked stew of pork, jalapeños and tomatillos, becomes an easy weeknight meal with quick-cooking ground beef and store-bought green salsa. Make it a Meal: Serve with fresh cilantro, red onion and Monterey Jack. Add your favorite hot sauce.
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One of my family favorites. It's been added to my rotation of recipes. I usually serve it with salad and gluten free corn bread muffins.
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM review by mikewhalen
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excellent image quality, fast focus on a 5D3, built like a tank
slightly heavy
I have used this lens extensively over the past several years with 5D2 and 5D3 bodies. I am always amazed of the speed to focus and the beautiful image quality. It is a class act and fully lives up to it "L" pedigree.
The only very minor negative is its weight which is slightly heavy. However, given the fact that it is built like a tank it will probably outlive most photographers.
I also own the Canon 70-200 f/4L (which is also a outstanding performer), but this is always the one I grab due to the extra reach. I have never been disappointed.
Highly recommended.
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM review by hdhani
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Build quality (it handles well and very robust), relatively compact size and lightweight, takes 67 mm filter, highly versatile, MFD
Variable aperture
Used to be undecided between this lens and 70-200 f2.8 IS, but finally settled on this lens due to its relatively compact size and lightweight. It balances very well with a 7d, 5D, 1D and it's build like a tank.
This is a great family/ walkaround/ travel/ zoo lens... The only drawback is the variable aperture, but at 70-300 focal length you should've expected this (ever wondered how much a 70-300 f4L IS USM will cost you?). There's always trade-offs somewhere. You can always compensate the exposure with external flash or raising you camera ISOs.
The image quality is great, unless you pixel-peeping. Zooming in at 300 mm and keeping the subject distance at 1.2 m yields a wonderful bokeh IMO. If you need CREAMY bokeh then 85L and 135L will definitely serve you better.
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM review by Apricane
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Sharp as hell, good contrast, hefty, quick and accurate AF, pleasing bokeh
A tad slow, comparatively heavy, sizeable, and somewhat expensive
This lens is simply awesome. It checks every box in the image quality department: it is sharp, has good contrast, essentially normal distortion for such a long zoom, and very little to no chromatic aberration (that I could notice on the shots I took so far). It is also hefty, making it easy enough to handle for handheld shots (I'm thinking of the 55-250 which, although it is light, also blows in the wind when it is strong enough). I'm not too worried with that happening with the 70-300L.
Build quality is also seemingly excellent. Both the focus and zoom rings are smooth (the focus ring might be a tad too soft, but nothing bad), and the barrel extends normally. I haven't noticed any zoom creep so far, and the lens has got a lock anyway. The IS is seemingly very good in operation, but I hear it a bit when I begin to have trouble shooting handheld due to arm fatigue (I don't know how audible it would be when shooting video). Yes, this lens is heavier than what I'm used to!
From my still limited experience with the lens, the AF is quick and accurate.
All in all, I'd say this lens is very good and worth every penny it sells for that I hugely recommend to those who can afford the rather steep admission price. I'd also wish the lens would be a tad faster, but it is already expensive and heavy enough as it is!
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM review by regima
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build as a tank, sharp even at 300mm, fast AF, sealing, Compact.
Only kenko extender are compatible,
I really like this lens 'cause it is very compact. I also have a EF-70-200 mm f/2.8 IS II USM and I love it but it is a lot too heavy and big to travel with it in equatorial & tropical countries. The 70-300 mm IS USM is just perfect for me and the overall quality is outstanding.
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM review by MartinM
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Sharp, Fast AF, Weather Sealing, Compact Size
I bought this lens toghether with my 5D Mark II. I used it at the Airshow just a few days after.
The results were impressive. Very sharp even at 300mm.
I was soaked by the rain in the morning, walking around with the lens. The sealing had no issue.
I love the size of this zoom. I can easily fit it in my jacket pocket.
A pitty that Canon genuine externders cannot be used. But as test showed, the Kenko 1.4x DGX does deliver better IQ anyway. So why not to get that one.
For the IQ I reduced to 9, cause my 100mm L Macro is sharper.
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM review by vittorio fracassi
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excellent construction and sealing, well balanced, fits well in bags, sharp at all focals (more from 70 to 200mm), very fast AF and broad shouldered IS, very good general image quality
impossible to add extenders, no tripod ring in kit, expensive.
like all good zooms it has a wide field of application both on FF and APS-C cameras. My personal experience disagrees with the results of the resolution results in this Review, probably there are differences in various samples as it often occurs in newly introduced lenses. I had a "good copy" 100-400 and sold it for the liability of weather sealing (the "pump" effect collects moisture and dust) and the, for me, uncomfortable zooming solution. I prefer the 70-300L to it in all respects.
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM review by Gothmoth
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great build quality, low CA, a joy to use
price, not as sharp as i thought above 150mm
i agree that this lens has a great build quality.
it´s a great traveling lens i love to use.
but i also agree with the SLRGear reviewer about the sharpness.
i owned a 70-300mm IS 4-5.6 non L before and it was as sharp if not sharper from 150mm onwards.
other review sites seem to agree with my opinion. but some also praise sharpness for this new L lens.
so in the end i have to say: this is a great lens but image quality from 150mm to 300mm is not better then the older non L model.
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM review by logaandm
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Very good image quality. Sharp at all focal lengths
Zoom ring reversed from standard Canon. Bokeh is not as nice as some other lenses.
An excellent lens.
I have 100-400L, 50L, 35L, 135L and 100L macro. I sold my 70-200f4L after buying this lens. Also I have the 70-300DO.
Bad: Heavier than 70-200f4L. Bokeh is not as nice as 70-200f4. White, larger and noticable compared to the street worthy 70-300DO. I would like to see a version with similar black colour and texture of the 100L macro. No tripod ring (shame on you Canon). Hood doesn't go on smoothly. Stupid Canon lens caps. Get with the times Canon and give us center pinch to make it easy to take off the lens cap when the hood is on. Allows you to make a smaller hood as well!
Good: Very sharp at all focal lengths. Very good colour and contrast. Very fast AF. Excellent IS. I can handhold 300mm down to 1/30 regularly. Focuses quite close. More reach than 70-200 without much loss of speed. Pixel sharp on 5DII and 7D. Maybe a little heavy, but I am willing to carry all day. I like the slighly more subdued white colour. I like the zoom ring near the end of the lens although this is revesed compared to other Canon zooms. Very well balanced with most of the weight close to the camera so it handles like a lighter lens than it actually is.
Not for regular indoor or night use but few long zoom lenses are.
I thought I would never give up my 70-200f4L but for my vacation/street type photography this is my choice. For regular portraits one might prefer the 70-200f4 because of the more pleasing bokeh.
This is a winner lens and makes the vision of a two lens kit that much closer. Now all I need is a 24-70f2.8IS.... come on Canon I've been waiting 4 years!
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM review by pj1974
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Very sharp wide open corner to corner on APS-C . Useful range. Confident 4-stop IS. Fast, accurate AF. Bombproof build.
No tripod collar included. Bit expensive, but you pay for what you get.
What a L lens! It is super sharp, and has also great contrast at all focal lengths and aperture settings from wide open to f13 on my 7D. Then starts to soften due to defraction. I love the 35mm equivalent of 480mm, and can crop heavily still giving great images.
Colours are vibrant and accurate. The focus and zoom rings work well for me (I like holding the lens by the zoom ring and/or end of the barrel, and having the focus nearer the camera, as some of my other lenses have, eg Canon 15-85mm).
My previous telezoom was a Canon 100-300mm USM. Didn't have IS (so handholding required high ISO or good light). The 100-300mm does not have good sharpness or contrast beyond about 170mm. The 70-300mm L is just such a different beast, being sharp at any setting.
It's noticeably heavier, but I find with the weight and 4 stop IS allows good photos (I even have some good photos at about 1/30 sec at 300mm) . It's extra handy that lens IS stabilises the image in the view finder, to allow more confident composition.
I love Canon's true ring-type USM focus (as opposed to micro-USM), and the 70-300mm L lens doesn't disappoint in that regard either - lightning fast & truly accurate. Even faster than my 100-300mm's already fast USM focus.
Bit of a shame for the price the tripod collar isn't included, but I'll probably buy a non-Canon brand one for about $25 from ebay rather than $200 odd from Canon. The lens hood is deep and works well. It makes the lens look even more impressive with the lens hood being on it.
Very little flare problem, low vignetting and minimal chromatic aberrations (the latter two are correctable in post processing anyway). Bokeh can be quite good, especially when the subject is relatively close up.
The lens just reduced in price the day I visited a camera shop, and I received a good deal (including a 67mm Hoya Pro CPL) - so decided to buy it, and very happy with it's performance! Balances well on my Canon 7D (even will sit on my sturdy Manfrotto tripod ok without tripod collar). When used with my Canon 350D, it feels like I'm attaching the body to the lens - and the smaller grip makes it somewhat uncomfortable. However I will be using it with my 7D 99% of the time anyway. Highly recommended!
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Holiday Punch CrockPot Recipe (non-alcoholic)
This is the easiest hot drink I've ever made, and the kids liked it the most. Tristen, who is going through finals right now (good luck, Tristen!), found it in the Taste of Home magazine.
The Ingredients.
4 cups cranberry juice
4 cups pineapple juice
1/3 cup hot tamales or red hots candy (hot tamales are on the GF candy list)
1 cinnamon stick
that's it!
The Directions.
This serves 6. Combine juices in your crockpot, and add hot tamales or red hots. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, or on low for 4-5. Stir. The candy will pretty much dissolve, leaving just a hint of cinnamony-flavor.
Ladle into mugs, garnishing with an extra cinnamon stick if desired.
The Verdict.
My kids loved this. They each drank 2 mug-fulls after school, and another after dinner. I really liked it a lot, too, and had 2 mug-fulls while watching Oprah. Adam only got a taste; he should have come home earlier!
more fun beverages:
peppermint hot chocolate/peppermint mocha
pumpkin spice lattes
mulled wine
chai tea lattes
gingerbread latte
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Sounds delish.
Poor Adam!
- December 17, 2008 at 6:46 AM
- ALISHA JOY said...
MMMMMM . . . I'm going to make this today! We're taking the kids on the "Polar Express" tonight (Holiday train ride). This will be perfect for the travel mugs. Thanx for the good idea.
- December 17, 2008 at 7:10 AM
- Stephanie C. said...
Mmmm, that sounds really good. I'll have to try that one.
- December 17, 2008 at 7:37 AM
- Marci Knecht said...
That sounds delicious! Thanks for another great recipe :)
- December 17, 2008 at 7:52 AM
Dear Crockpot Lady,
Question for you...I have a recipe for Cinnamon Pecan Pull-Aparts that uses Pillsbury refrigerated cinnamon rolls. Have you ever made something like this in your crockpot. Do you think it would work? Any tips or tricks would be awesome
Also, recently I saw someone put a piece of aluminum foil across the top of the crockpot and then set their lid on top of the foil. What does this accomplish?
Thanks for all your help and food inspiration!
P.S. There are 4 of us who check your website almost daily and will be super sad when 2008 is over. What are your plans for the new year blogging-wise?
- December 17, 2008 at 7:55 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi April! Are the pecan pull-aparts similar to monkey bread? I haven't made that in the crockpot, but imagine they would work. I'd spray the crock (or butter it) with cooking spray, and put it in, leaving the lid propped open with a chopstick or wooden spoon. I think it will take a while to cook, depending on how full the crock is---maybe check after 3 hours on high? The dough will be done when a toothpick comes out clean.
I'm going on vacation in Jan, and will probably post once a week or so here, and I'll have a new blog representing the Totally Together Journal. I'm not sure when I'll get that up and running.
- December 17, 2008 at 8:08 AM
- kay said...
that sounds great! i love to make mulled wine at Christmas and of course the poor kiddies can't have any. so this will be great to make for them! thanks!
- December 17, 2008 at 8:43 AM
Some of the older crockpots have a "lip" on the inside of the lid. This lip forces the liquids back down into the crockpot. With some of the newer crockpots the lid doesn't fit tightly - there is a lot of steam and liquid that escape out the edges of the lid, allowing your food to dry out more than intended. That is why people would use aluminum foil in addition to their lid. Or - they broke the original lid and the one they are using almost fits. :)
- December 17, 2008 at 9:30 AM
- Melissa said...
Another great option that I've done during the holidays is hot cider and red hots in the crockpot. Not only does it smell great (apples and cinnamon), but takes amazing. Two ingredients...what could be better.
- December 17, 2008 at 10:04 AM
- Ina J Offret said...
I am going to be sooo sorry when we reach Day 365... I discovered your blog not long ago.... made the Moroccan Lentil Soup..... oh my, it is now a family favorite. And tastes better and better several days later. Am making it again for my Christmas office pot luck. Thanks for all the recipes.... Best regards from Anchorage, Alaska!!
- December 17, 2008 at 10:32 AM
- Teresa R said...
Oh that's so easy...I like easy!
- December 17, 2008 at 10:42 AM
- Ky said...
Oh yum... I wanna try this now! I bet it makes your house smell Christmasy :-)
BTW thanks for sharing all of these fabulous recipes! I felt like such a rock star when you posted a comment on my blog. (Yep I know I'm pitiful) LOL
I also gave you an award :-)
- December 17, 2008 at 10:59 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Terri, I want to thank you for answering that part of April's question. It slipped away from me, and you answered exactly how I would have.
thank you!
- December 17, 2008 at 12:59 PM
- The Thrifty Gluten-Free Mom said...
Found you a few weeks ago and you have started a crockpotting revolution at my house. Thanks for all the great ideas, recipes, and new uses.
- December 17, 2008 at 1:37 PM
- beansntatersmama said...
You have got to try my recipe for crock pot fudge. It's on my blog, I guess you can get to it from here. I couldn't find an email for you sorry angie
- December 17, 2008 at 3:38 PM
- Deb said...
Can anyone think of a substitute for the red hots that might make this work? I am allergic to the red food coloring in them so it makes life a bit hard since Red dye is in absolutely everything good it seems. Is there an extract maybe that might work? I can't think of any non-red cinnamon candies.
- December 17, 2008 at 4:23 PM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi Deb,
leave them out. I think they just add a bit of "extra red"--you can certainly put a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg in there for some added zing.
- December 17, 2008 at 4:41 PM
- Jena said...
my mom, one year, made a juice + red hots crockpot drink--I begged her to get me the recipe, but she never did & now she doesn't remember where she got it. I'm pretty sure hers involved a lot of apple juice, but I'm more than happy to try this one. sounds wonderful! thanks!
- December 17, 2008 at 6:20 PM
Any ideas for how to make Swedish glogg - a tradition holiday beverage - in the crockpot?
- December 17, 2008 at 6:39 PM
What could I substitute for the pineapple juice? I am allergic.
This sounds great
- December 17, 2008 at 8:38 PM
- Rebecca said...
I make homemade cinnamon candy and use oil of cinnamon. You can find it at pharmacies ad sometimes candy making sections of craft stores Lorann oils is one brand. It would only take a few drops...I use 2-3 tsp in a very large batch of candy. HTH!
- December 17, 2008 at 8:42 PM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi Susan,
what about lemonade? You'd still get the bit of tartness pineapple juice delivers.
- December 17, 2008 at 8:43 PM
- Smelling Coffee said...
Hi - I was going to tell you that I make this with apple juice/cider and red hots, but someone already did. Actually I have some going right now!
What are you going to do when your year is up???
- December 17, 2008 at 8:48 PM
- Headless Mom said...
Yum! Too bad I didn't have this earlier tonight for the scout party. Oh well, I took mulled cider-in the crock pot!!!
I've missed you lately! Can you believe that you have such little time left?
- December 17, 2008 at 10:17 PM
My favorite holiday punch is equal parts orange juice, cranberry juice and (if you prefer a punch that is not as sweet) grapefruit juice or (if you like it sweet) apple juice. Throw in 3 or 4 orange spice tea bags and run the crock pot on high for a couple of hours to let spices mull through the juice. It's not bright red but it sure is yummy with Namaste Spice Cake. I've done this wassil for years at work in my crock pot because it's easy to set up and leave for hours.
- December 20, 2008 at 7:50 PM
- michelle twitty said...
I copied this recipe from the magazine and I was the only one in my family that liked it! Isn't that weird!? I didnt mind though; I drank it in the morning and in the evening til it was all gone!
- December 22, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Thanks for the suggestion of lemonade, thats what I used and it was great. Anyone on weight watchers use light cranberry, light lemonade and the red hots and it comes out to 1 pt per yummy cup.
- December 22, 2008 at 4:21 PM
Yum! This was so good. Who'd have thunk it?
So simple, yet absolutely wonderful for a cold night. Kids loved it, I loved it--heck, even great grandma loved it.
Thanks Steph!
- December 30, 2008 at 10:33 PM
- Ellechim said...
I don't care much for cranberry juice. Has anyone substituted fruit punch juice instead?
I think this looks amazing though!!
- October 25, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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