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Good buys for foodies
What's new, what's in season and more, from Erica Marcus.
Pumpkin 'simmer sauces'(Credit: Williams-Sonoma)
Pumpkin is the taste of fall, and Williams-Sonoma has introduced three globally inspired, pumpkin-based "simmer sauces." Pumpkin Tagine, made with pumpkin, tomatoes, red peppers and North African spices, is a shortcut to producing the signature Moroccan stew. Indian Pumpkin Curry comprises pumpkin, tomato, caramelized onions, serrano chilies, coconut milk and sweet garam masala spices. Pumpkin Mole, a Mexican classic, combines pumpkin with pepitas, cocoa, guajillo chilies and spices. Each 15 1/2-ounce jar comes with recipes. Available at Williams-Sonoma stores at Walt Whitman and Roosevelt Field malls, and at williamssonoma.com.
Dirty Chai(Credit: Celestial Seasonings)
What do you get if you mix espresso with chai tea? Dirty Chai, one of the new barista-style line of teas from Celestial Seasonings that includes ready-to-drink lattes, tea bags and concentrates. While masala chai spices dominate, there are espresso hints at the end. A 91/2-ounce bottle of latte is $2.99; a 20-bag box of tea is $4.99. -- Chicago Tribune
Gluten free rosemary & thyme focaccia(Credit: Canyon Bakehouse)
Loaves of bread and bagels are pretty common in the gluten-free arena. Focaccia? Not so much -- unless you try Canyon Bakehouse's Gluten Free Rosemary & Thyme Focaccia. Brown rice and tapioca flours form the base; thyme, rosemary, black pepper and salt, the seasonings. It warms up nicely for dipping in olive oil or sauce. Sliced, it does a fine job with sandwich fixings. A 1-pound loaf is $6.49 at Target and Whole Foods and other local grocery and health-food markets. For more information go to canyonglutenfree.com.
'The Food Lab'
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt is more than qualified to write about the hows and whys of cooking. An MIT graduate and former restaurant cook, he uses both the scientific method and serious cooking chops to question all received culinary wisdom on his quest to create the best recipes. "The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science" (W.W. Norton & Company, $49.95) is based on Lopez-Alt's popular blog of the same name at the food website Serious Eats. At more than 900 pages (and more than six pounds), the book reveals the secrets to making potatoes crisp, biscuits flaky, macaroni and cheese gooey and turkey moist -- among hundreds of other recipes. For the serious food nerd.
Feel Good Foods gluten-free Asian dishes(Credit: Feel Good Foods)
Asian food lovers who are following a gluten-free diet have had their work cut out for them finding dumplings and egg rolls. Feel Good Foods is a new line of Asian frozen foods whose every item is gluten-free and dairy-free. The line includes three types of dumpling (chicken, pork and vegetable) and three egg rolls (chicken, shrimp and vegetable). The dumplings can be microwave-steamed or pan-fried; the egg rolls must be baked. Packages of 12 dumplings or three egg rolls are $6.99 at Whole Foods and Fairway.
'The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen'(Credit: Sterling Epicure)
California food writer Amelia Saltsman had an aha moment inspired by a tzimmes (sweet vegetable stew) recipe that aired on a local cooking show and quickly went viral. "It dawned on me that many cooks are seeking the kind of Jewish cooking I do," she wrote, "modern, seasonal, ingredient-driven, lighter and brighter... and reflective of the many flavors of the Jewish Diaspora." The result of this epiphany is "The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen: A Fresh Take on Tradition" (Sterling Epicure, $29.95), a cookbook that highlights the profound connection of Jewish traditions to the year's agricultural cycles. With stunning photography by Staci Valentine.
Grady's Cold Brew(Credit: Grady's Cold Brew)
The hottest thing in coffee is cold brew, a method in which ground coffee is mixed with cold water and left to steep. The resultant concentrate, smoother and less bitter than hot brew, can be drunk straight over ice, or cut with boiling water for a fresh cup. I've tried a number of cold-brew methods and Grady's "bean bag" is the easiest I've found: The bag (think huge, square tea bag filled with coffee) is dropped into a pitcher of water and left overnight. Brooklyn-based Grady's started selling bottled cold brew in 2011, and I could not tell the difference between it and the cold brew I made with the new bean bags. Available at Whole Foods, Fresh Direct and online at gradyscoldbrew.com. Each can ($12) contains four bags and makes 10 cups of concentrate.
Hal & Steve's Ice Cream(Credit: Newsday / Erica Marcus)
Plenty of places on Long Island make their own ice cream, but only one makes it from Long Island milk. Hal & Steve's Ice Cream is a collaboration between Aquebogue dairy farmer Hal Goodale and chocolatier Steven Amaral. The ice cream is made on Goodale's farm and sold at Amaral's North Fork Chocolate Company. And the local cred doesn't stop there. Fruit flavors (strawberry and strawberry-buttermilk ice creams, blueberry-ginger sorbet) are made with local produce; espresso ice cream is made with coffee beans from Aldo's in Greenport. From farther afield: French vanilla and Belgian chocolate. Scoops are $3.95 to $7.25; handpacked pints are $9.95, and tasting "flights" also are available. North Fork Chocolate Company is at 740 Main Rd., Aquebogue, 631-599-4944, northforkchocolate.com.
Brooklyn Hot Dog Company hot dogs(Credit: The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company)
Center Moriches-raised Tony Fragogiannis and Port Jefferson's Justin Neiser are the driving forces behind the Williamsburg-based Brooklyn Hot Dog Company. The dogs contain no nitrates or fillers and are stuffed into natural (sheep) casings that lend them a great snap. The dogs are long (about 8 inches) and lean -- really, they have about a third of the fat in a Nathan's frank. The five varieties are classic beef, beef and pork, gyro (beef and pork with Mediterranean seasonings), pepperoni (beef and pork) and Buffalo chicken (chicken and pork with a kick). Packages of six sell for about $10 at Christina's Epicure in East Norwich, Justin's Chop Shop in Westhampton, freshdirect.com and all Southdown Marketplaces, North Shore Farms and Iavarones. For more information and retailers, go to brooklynhotdogcompany.com.
Tubbies(Credit: Zak! Designs)
Give your ice cream a fighting chance against the heat with this insulated container from Zak! Designs. Each "Tubbie" accommodates a one-pint container of ice cream (or a larger quantity of hand-packed ice cream) and will keep it cold for hours. Perfect for picnics, or for leaving the ice cream out on the dining room table while guests help themselves. ($14.99 at JCPenney)
Tate's Bake Shop Oranges & Cream cookies(Credit: Tate's Bake Shop )
Imagine a Creamsicle deciding it wants to be a cookie. That gives you an idea of the new, summertime star from Tate's Bake Shop, the dependable Southampton bakery. The latest addition to the repertoire is fittingly called Oranges & Cream. An 8-ounce bag (about 14 cookies) of the "Limited Edition Summer 2015" cookies is $5.25. The cookies are available at the bakery (43 North Sea Rd., Southampton; 631-283-9830) and online at tatesbakeshop.com, where three 8-ounce bags cost $19.99 plus shipping. -- Peter M. Gianotti
Chef's Story(Credit: International Culinary Center)
I've been grooving on the podcast series Chef's Story, a collection of hourlong interviews with restaurant chefs, conducted by Dorothy Cann Hamilton, founder and CEO of the International Culinary Center cooking school in Manhattan. Hamilton asks penetrating questions of culinary superstars such as Jacques Pepin, Marcus Samuelsson, Wylie Dufresne, Lidia Bastianich, Thomas Keller, Bobby Flay and Barbara Lynch. New episodes air Wednesdays at noon on heritageradionetwork.org (search for Chef's Story), or download the podcast at iTunes, Podcast Addict or Podcast Republic.
Cooling grid and baking sheet(Credit: Newsday / Erica Marcus)
A rimmed baking sheet with a rack that fits neatly inside is invaluable for such kitchen tasks as seasoning burgers, drizzling pastries, resting hot foods from burgers to fried chicken, even roasting meats. The Wilton Advance nonstick cooling grid ($9.99) is the perfect companion to the oversized (15-by-21-inch) Wilton Baker's Best baking sheet ($14.99). Both are available at Bed Bath and Beyond.
ThermoWorks TX-1200(Credit: ThermoWorks)
Knowing the temperature of your grill is no less important than knowing the temperature of your oven, yet most grill thermometers fall woefully short of the mark. You want one that can rest on the grate and withstand the heat of the fire. The ThermoWorks TX-1200 is a simple-to-use digital probe whose cable can survive at 700 degrees. (You can also use it to take the temperature of food.) It's $34, and a stabilizing grate clip is $3. Available at thermoworks.com.
Arctic Zero(Credit: Arctic Zero)
There's nothing more satisfying than eating ice cream out of the carton, except, perhaps, finishing the whole thing. Which is not a problem with the Fit Frozen Desserts known as Arctic Zero. Each pint of the "creamy" flavors (such as chocolate-mint, chocolate-peanut butter, cappuccino) contains 150 calories; the new "chunky" versions (with add-ins such as cookie dough, graham crackers and pecans) weigh in at a still-lean 300. The desserts have a lactose-free whey-protein base and are sweetened with sugar and monk fruit. Available at Fairway, Whole Foods, Best Yet, Stop & Shop and other specialty stores and supermarkets. Prices range from $4 to $5.
'New York in a Dozen Dishes'(Credit: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
Long before the first food blogs, Robert Sietsema was scouring every corner of New York City's five boroughs for delicious food. In 1989, he started publishing a newsletter called "Down the Hatch," and from 1993 to 2003 he was the restaurant reviewer for the Village Voice. Now a critic at eater.com, his "New York in a Dozen Dishes" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $22) is part memoir, part cultural history and entirely fascinating. Learn more than you ever thought possible about such iconic New York foods as pizza, egg foo young, fried chicken, brisket and more.
Ralph & Charlie's juices
Ralph and Charlie's is a Brooklyn-based manufacturer whose juices pay tribute to that undersung vegetable, the carrot. Carrot-cranberry, mango-carrot and pineapple-carrot are among 10 orange-hued flavors. Not a fan of carrot beverages? Sunny yellow papaya-orange-pineapple, crimson ruby-red grapefruit-pomegranate and green-apple-kiwi-pineapple provide some chromatic variety. The chug-friendly 18-ounce wide-mouth bottle retails for about $1.75 at most locations of Associated, Best Market, Fairway, Pathmark, ShopRite, Uncle Giuseppe's, Waldbaum's and Whole Foods.
'A Girl and Her Greens'(Credit: Ecco)
Manhattan chef April Bloomfield (The Spotted Pig, The Breslin, The John Dory) preached the nose-to-tail gospel in her fine 2012 cookbook "A Girl and Her Pig." Now she's going the leaf-to-root route with "A Girl and Her Greens: Hearty Meals From the Garden" written with J J Goode (Ecco, $34.99). The 80 recipes -- organized idiosyncratically into such chapters as "Put a spring in your step," "The humble potato," and "A little beast goes a long way" (strategic deployment of bacon) -- are gutsy, straightforward and entirely appealing.
Flavor Bombs(Credit: Newsday / Erica Marcus)
Port Washington resident Giovannina Bellino is the inventor of Flavor Bombs, a line of concentrated aromatic mixtures that provide a quick base for sauces, soups, stews or sautees. Each 2-ounce "bomb" contains extra-virgin olive oil with seasonings. The five flavors are mirepoix (onion, carrot and celery); soffritto (onion and garlic); basil with garlic, pignoli and cheese; sage with shallots and pecans; and rosemary with garlic, pignoli and lemon. Use the sage "bomb" in a turkey meatloaf; start your marinara sauce off with the soffritto "bomb." Flavor Bombs are $4.99 each and are sold in the frozen-food aisle at King Kullen supermarkets, Holiday Farms in Roslyn and Locust Valley Market. For more information, go to flavorbombs.net.
Campbell's Organic Soups(Credit: TNS / Abel Uribe)
Campbell's iconic red-and-white label got canned for the soupmaker's six new organic soups. They're packaged in green-accented recyclable cartons. Creamy Butternut Squash, Lentil, Garden Vegetable with Herbs and Sun-Ripened Tomato and Basil (all vegetarian/gluten free) plus Chicken Tortilla (gluten free) and Chicken Noodle. They're heat and eat (no water needed). We liked the slightly-sweet-spiced lentil. Well-flavored broth and nice-size meat chunks were a chicken noodle plus. A 17-ounce carton: $3.29. At major supermarkets.
--The Chicago Tribune
Petite cookies from Carla Hall(Credit: Carla Hall)
Carla Hall, co-host of ABC's "The Chew" (and one of the all-time favorite contestants on "Top Chef") has introduced a line of baked goods. We particularly liked the "petite cookies," bite-sized morsels of almond-ginger-cherry shortbread, Black Forest crinkle, chocolate-hazelnut praline, lemon-black-pepper shortbread, Mexican chocolate chip, oatmeal-cranberry-white-chocolate and pecan shortbread with vanilla salt. Clear plastic 6-ounce canisters are $6.50 to $8.50 at Fairway Markets in Plainview, Westbury and Lake Grove and online at carlahall.com. Exclusive to the website are gift-box samplers, large (six 3-ounce canisters) for $25, and small (three 3-ounce canisters) for $12.50.
European butter dish(Credit: Newsday / Erica Marcus)
European and European-style butters have been gaining ground in U.S. markets. Because the cream is cultured before it's churned, these butters have a richer taste and a higher fat content (usually 83 to 86 percent butterfat, compared with 81 to 83 percent for most American butters). I'm partial to Kerrygold from Ireland and Plugrá, made here in the French style (plus gras means "more fat"). These 8-ounce blocks don't fit into the standard American butter dish, so I was inspired to buy this European-size butter dish at Target. The sturdy, glass-covered dish is $7.99 and fits easily into my refrigerator's butter compartment.
'Clodagh's Irish Kitchen'(Credit: Kyle Books)
In her new book, "Clodagh's Irish Kitchen: A Fresh Take on Traditional Flavors" (Kyle Books, $29.95), Dublin restaurateur Clodagh McKenna attributes the Irish culinary renaissance to an infusion of new "inspirational ideas" from "Irish people that have lived abroad (including myself)" as well as to the recent recession, which has led Irish people to "become more aware of the importance of supporting local farms, fisherman and food producers." In this beautifully photographed volume, the 150 recipes range from "Irish soul food" (such as lamb stew with pearl barley), to modern interpretations (lobster with dill gnocchi, sea beans and brown butter), to items that don't seem terribly Irish at all (breakfast tortilla with potatoes, tomatoes, sausage and bacon) but sound delicious all the same. McKenna is best known in the United States as the host of "Clodagh's Irish Food Trails," which has aired on PBS and CreateTV.
Dave's Killer Bread(Credit: Dave's Killer Breads)
A West Coast favorite, Dave's Killer Bread is making its way eastward. The Portland-based bakery specializes in organic, multigrain breads that are aggressively seeded -- covered on all six sides and shot through with ¼ cup of flax, sunflower, poppy and pumpkin seeds -- and filled with almost every grain you've heard of: whole wheat, oats, millet, rye, amaranth, buckwheat, spelt, corn, kaumut and/or quinoa, depending on the bread. Fairway Markets (in Lake Grove, Westbury, Plainview) are now carrying five Killer loaves, 21 Whole Grains and Seeds, Good Seed and Blues Bread, Seeded Honey Wheat and 100% Whole Wheat. Each 27-ounce loaf is $5.99 and can be found in the open, refrigerated bread case.
'The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book'(Credit: Potter)
In "The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book" (Potter, $25), veteran cookbook authors Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough aim to bring that kitchen warhorse into the 21st century with recipes that blend old-fashioned ease with modern flavors. The book dispels any fear of explosions that prevent "Nervous Nellies" from cooking with pressure, then presents 500 recipes for every meal and ingredient. Since traditional stovetop models cook differently from the newfangled electric pressure cookers, each recipe gives instructions for both types of machines.
Ordigno(Credit: Newsday / Erica Marcus)
A little heat is always appreciated in the dead of winter, and this Calabrian condiment supplies plenty of it. Ordigno, Italian for "explosive device," is packaged to resemble a small, old-fashioned bomb. What causes the detonation in this melange of olive oil, eggplant, wild mushrooms, artichokes and tomatoes is a lavish dose of spicy red peperoni Calabrese. A 6.7-ounce jar is $9.99 at Iavarone Bros. in Woodbury, Wantagh and New Hyde Park.
Walkers Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies(Credit: Walkers Shortbread)
Walkers, the Hauppauge-based shortbread specialist, has introduced a line of gluten-free shortbread cookies that are slightly grittier than the originals, but very acceptable. Walkers has swapped out the wheat flour in favor of a blend made from rice and corn flours, potato starch and stabilizer, but other than that, the cookies are just butter, sugar and salt -- like the originals. The three flavors -- plain, ginger-lemon and chocolate chip, come in 4.9-ounce boxes (9 cookies) and cost $4.99. Available at most supermarkets and at us.walkersshortbread.com.
Fireworks chocolate bar(Credit: Newsday / Erica Marcus)
For Valentine's Day, Trader Joe's has introduced the Fireworks chocolate bar, made with dark chocolate, crunchy "popping candy" morsels and chipotle, pasilla and cayenne chilies. If it doesn't follow through on the stated intent to "ignite your senses," it is appealingly rich with just the right amount of spice. The 2.8-ounce Fireworks is $1.99 at Trader Joe's in Lake Grove, Commack, Plainview, Garden City, Merrick, Oceanside and Hewlett.
'1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die'(Credit: Workman)
Even if you have a reflexive distaste for books listing the 1,000 places you have to go or experiences you must have, make an exception for Mimi Sheraton's new "1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die: A Food Lover's Life List" (Workman, $24.95). Sheraton, a former New York Times restaurant critic, has been dining, cooking and learning at a very high level for more than 40 years; all of that experience seemingly has gone into this engrossing compendium of restaurants and markets to visit, recipes to cook, ingredients to buy and much more.
OXO Good Grips egg beater(Credit: OXO Good Grips)
I suppose it was only a matter of time before the engineers at OXO Good Grips perfected the humble egg beater. This model has the company's signature ergonomic handle and a number of other features that improve on the original: the beaters' action is forceful but smooth and they eject easily for cleaning (in the dishwasher). And it's nice to know that in a power outage you can still whip cream. The OXO Good Grips egg beater is available at Bed Bath and Beyond, Kohl's, Sur La Table and online at oxo.com for $19.99.
La Florentine chocolate-covered torrone(Credit: Bruce Gilbert)
Nougat is best known in this country as the stuff in a Three Musketeers bar, but it gets a classier treatment in Italy, where it forms the basis of torrone. Whole Foods sells a prettily wrapped 5.3-ounce bar of La Florentine chocolate-covered torrone studded with hazelnuts, $8.99.
'A Good Food Day'(Credit: Potter)
I'm suspicious of health-themed cookbooks, since the authors tend to hail from the health camp rather than the cook camp. But I took notice when "A Good Food Day" (Potter, $30) crossed my desk because the author, Marco Canora, is chef at Manhattan's Hearth restaurant. "Healthy" to Canora means whole, unprocessed foods, lots of vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole grains, whole-milk dairy, grass-fed meats, wild fish and, given his Tuscan ancestry, plenty of olive oil. The 125 recipes here are not chef-y in the least, and include shaved asparagus, avocado and quinoa salad, brown rice risotto with mushrooms, cabbage and thyme, ginger-scallion turkey burgers and olive oil cake.
The Rosengarten Report(Credit: TLAstudio.com / Troy L. Amber)
An award-winning cookbook author and restaurant critic, David Rosengarten is best known for the pioneering Food Network show "Taste," which he hosted from 1994 to 2000. From 2001 to 2010, he published a newsletter, The Rosengarten Report, and now it's back. Each issue features reviews of foods, wines and restaurants, plus articles on culinary destinations and trends. The inaugural issue covers (in depth) the best Italian importers in the United States, the 10 best meals Rosengarten ate in 2014, his picks for the best Champagnes, an exposition on vindaloo, an essay on "The Rupture of Foodie-ism and How to Heal It" and instructions for cooking prime rib. The report is published quarterly in digital and print editions. Subscriptions are $60 for both and $45 for digital only. Get it at drosengarten.com.
'The Big Fat Surprise'(Credit: amazon.com)
In "The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet" (Simon and Schuster, $27.99), journalist Nina Teicholz builds on Gary Taubes' work, making a convincing case that red meat and saturated fats are not responsible for America's health woes.
"When the low-fat, low-cholesterol diet was first officially recommended to the public by the American Heart Association (AHA) in 1961, roughly one in seven adult Americans was obese," she writes. "Forty years later, that number was one in three. During these decades ... heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women." Teicholz explains how flawed science was adopted and promoted by the nation's nutrition establishment, and who benefited from the new guidelines.
OXO Good Grips Poultry Lifter(Credit: OXO Good Grips)
More than one Thanksgiving turkey has been damaged on the trip from roasting pan to serving platter. The OXO Good Grips Poultry Lifter is designed to ease this journey. A nonslip handle is attached to a big curved hook ending in two small prongs that secure the bird from within, without puncturing the meat. Made of stainless steel, it will lift birds weighing up to 24 pounds. Available for about $10 at Bed Bath and Beyond, Sur La Table, their websites and at oxo.com.
The Crab Place crabcakes(Credit: The Crab Place)
The city of Crisfield, on the eastern shore of Maryland, is at the center of the Chesapeake Bay's crab industry. The Crab Place, founded there in 1997, produces cakes that are 88 percent jumbo lump crabmeat from Maryland crabs. They have almost no breading. They are available in sizes from 2-ounce balls to 8-ounce jumbos and can be broiled, grilled, pan-seared or deep fried. A dozen 6-ounce crabcakes is $99.99. Next-day FedEx ground shipping adds $19.99. Go to crabplace.com or call 877-328-2722 for more information or to order.
'Eat More Better'(Credit: Simon and Schuster)
"The unexamined sandwich is not worth eating," writes Dan Pashman, author of the faux-gastronomic textbook "Eat More Better: How to Make Every Bite More Delicious" (Simon and Schuster, $24.99). In his Engineering chapter, you'll learn the relative merits of various types of sandwich bread. The Philosophy chapter includes exegeses of reincarnated bagels and resuscitated pizza. "Improving butter proportionality through muffin trifurcation" is explored in Mathematics. The book is hilarious and, if you're of a similarly obsessive ilk, pretty useful. Pashman also is the creator and host of the WNYC podcast The Sporkful (motto: "It's not for foodies, it's for eaters"), which can be downloaded for free from the iTunes store.
Veggetti spiral slicer(Credit: Veggetti)
Zucchini pasta -- that is, zucchini cut into thin ribbons resembling noodles -- is all the rage with the no-carb set, and Veggetti spiral slicer is a nifty little gadget that allows you to make it at home. The hourglass-shaped device is equipped with two sets of sharp little teeth, one for "spaghetti" and one for "fettuccine." Just twist your zucchini against the blades to make long, luxuriant ribbons. Then simmer or saute the ribbons, top with sauce, and pretend it's pasta. (Harder vegetables such as carrots and parsnips require more force to spiral-cut and don't come out quite so ribbonlike.) Available at Bed Bath and Beyond for $14.99 or online at amazon.com. For more information, go to buyveggetti.com.
'We Make Beer'(Credit: St. Martin's Press)
In the past 40 years, there has been an explosion of American microbreweries -- more than 3,000, according to Sean Lewis, author of "We Make Beer: Inside the Spirit and Artistry of America's Craft Brewers" (St. Martin's Press, $24.99). In this engaging volume, the frequent contributor to BeerAdvocate Magazine traces the history of American craft beers through profiles of the breweries themselves, among them Boston's Samuel Adams, California's Sierra Nevada, Portland's Allagash, Nashville's Jackalope and Austin's Black Star Co-op.
Gluten-free gravy(Credit: McCormick's)
Need gluten-free gravy this holiday season? McCormick's new Gluten-Free Brown Gravy Mix and Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy Mix should help. Both use cornstarch for thickening power and are easily prepared with water, on the stove or in the microwave. Each had its requisite beef or poultry flavor, though both were a bit salty for our taste. Packages suggest twists on the basic mixes; cooks may want to go beyond those with their own enhancements (fresh herbs, spices, sauteed onions or mushrooms, etc.). Suggested retail price: 99 cents for beef; $1.29 for turkey. At major supermarkets.
'How to cook Everything Fast'(Credit: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
Mark Bittman's "How to Cook Everything" (1998) is as close to a culinary bible as any contemporary cookbook. His newest volume, "How to Cook Everything Fast: A Better Way to Cook Great Food" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $35) is destined for the same status. In it, Bittman provides 2,000 recipes written in an innovative format that embeds the prep within the flow of the recipe (i.e. prepare the sauce while the pasta water boils) to use time more efficiently. With scores of sidebars offering general advice on shopping, ingredients and cooking methods.
Joseph Joseph Twin-Cut Compact 2-in-1 Scissors(Credit: Joseph Joseph)
Even if drawer space is at a premium in your kitchen, you'll have room for the Joseph Joseph Twin-Cut Compact 2-in-1 Scissors ($13), a tool that functions both as shears and, by locking the spring-loaded pivot in place, as a box cutter. Use the shears to open plastic bags, trim parchment and snip herbs; use the box cutter to neatly penetrate cartons and boxes. Get more information, watch a video or order at josephjoseph.com. Also available at Bloomingdale's in Roosevelt Field and amazon.com.
Trader Joe's Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil(Credit: Newsday / Erica Marcus)
Trader Joe's Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil is just the thing for autumnal salads. It has a surprisingly dark color and a rich, mellow flavor that indeed tastes like pumpkin seeds. I use it -- and a little sherry vinegar -- to dress a salad of Boston lettuce, roasted beets, goat cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds. An 8.45-ounce can is $9.99 at Trader Joe's in Lake Grove, Commack, Plainview, Merrick, Oceanside and Hewlett.
Fairway High Road Craft Ice Cream(Credit: High Road Craft Ice Cream / Kelvin De la Cruz)
Sayville native Keith Schroeder has been producing High Road Craft Ice Cream since 2010, and since then the Atlanta-based company has been collecting accolades from all over the country. Now Schroeder has teamed up with Fairway Market to launch four flavors, using Fairway's own artisanal products: Fairway to Heaven Coffee, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fig & Saba (with Calabrian figs in a grape syrup) and Fruitti di Bosco Stracciatella (berries and chocolate chips). Four of High Road's signature flavors ? Pistachio Honey Ricotta, Vanilla Fleur de Sel, Bourbon Burned Sugar and Brown Butter Praline ? also are available. Pints are $5.99 at Fairway Markets in Plainview and Westbury.
Grandpa Witmer's Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Mixer(Credit: Newsday / Rebecca Cooney)
The main drawback of natural peanut butter ? made with only peanuts and salt ? is that, without stabilizers, the oil separates and floats to the top. Storing the peanut butter upside down or in the refrigerator are two ways to deal with the problem. Here's an ingenious third way: Grandpa Witmer's Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Mixer. This simple contraption consists of a curved metal stirring rod embedded in a screw cap that replaces the peanut butter jar's original one. Of the eight models, 100 is the most popular, fitting a 16-ounce jar of Smucker's; model 300 fits most Trader Joe's nut butters. You can order directly from witmerproducts.com and pay $9.95 plus $5.95 shipping and handling, or order from amazon.com, where, depending on the seller, it may cost more but may qualify for free shipping.
'Olives, Lemons & Za'atar'(Credit: Kyle Books)
In "Olives, Lemons & Za'atar: The Best Middle Eastern Home Cooking" (Kyle Books, $29.95), Rawia Bishara shares her refined, cosmopolitan recipes for specialties such as fattoush salad, chicken fetti (layered with bread), okra stew with lamb and pomegranate molasses and the exquisite cheese-filled pastry knafeh, as well as her recollections of growing up in Nazareth, Israel. To taste her food, you can go to Bishara's restaurant, Tanoreen, in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn.
America's Test Kitchen Radio(Credit: Steve Klise)
Lately, I've been binge-listening to podcasts from America's Test Kitchen Radio. The hourlong shows have the same producers as the public television show America's Test Kitchen as well as Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country magazines. In all media, their focus is demystifying cooking and providing rigorously tested recommendations for equipment, food products and techniques. Each show is centered around an interview conducted by Christopher Kimball, and recurring segments include kitchen gadgets, product tastings and Kimball and "culinary expert" Bridget Lancaster answering callers' questions, which, for some reason, I find wildly entertaining. Listen online at atkradio.com or download the free podcast (America's Test Kitchen Radio) from iTunes.
Long Island Iced Tea(Credit: Long Island Iced Tea)
To drinkers of a certain generation, "Long Island iced tea" calls to mind unbridled revelry, but Long Beach-based Long Island Iced Tea is nothing more than flavored tea, and is suitable for children and teetotalers. The brand's founder, Phil Thomas, was raised in New Hyde Park and named his beverage line with a wink. The teas come in eight flavors: (lemon, peach, raspberry, unsweetened lemon, half and half (iced tea and lemonade), diet peach, diet lemon and green tea and honey. They contain no high-fructose corn syrup. The 20-ounce bottles cost about $2 at Stop & Shop, ShopRite and King Kullen. For more information, go to longislandicedtea.com.
Nanny's Gourmet Vegetarian Chopped Liver(Credit: Newsday / Erica Marcus)
Nanny's Gourmet is a new, Great Neck-based producer of healthy vegetarian spreads. Founder Jonathan Witt named it after his grandmother, Dora Witt, and his first product both honors and transforms one of her signature dishes. Nanny's Gourmet Vegetarian Chopped Liver is made from organic lentils, peas, onion, walnuts, canola oil and seasonings, and it is well used when slathered on crackers or even eaten, surreptitiously, with a spoon. The company's second product, Cannellini Truffle Spread, is a deluxe crowd-pleaser. Both spreads come in 8-ounce tubs and cost between $7 and $9 at North Shore Farms in Mineola, Great Neck and Commack; Whole Foods in Manhasset and Jericho. For a complete list of retailers, go to nannysgourmet.com.
Alter Eco's dark salted brown butter chocolate bar(Credit: Zero to Sixty Communications)
The dark salted brown butter organic chocolate bar by Alter Eco is worth seeking out. The fair trade 70 percent cacao dark chocolate, made with sweet browned butter and fleur de sel, unfolds slowly on the palate, hitting notes both deep and fruity. Find the 12-ounce bar at Whole Foods or order online at alterecofoods.com; $3.99.
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Can someone fill me in on these for the sake of me being nosey
Is there 2 different types a formed fitted and a lighter blue plain one?
are they rare?
Can someone fill me in on these for the sake of me being nosey
Is there 2 different types a formed fitted and a lighter blue plain one?
are they rare?
Are you talking about the cases PRS used in the mid '80s, slowro?
Yeah I should have clarified that. Ill come clean I have been offered one but I don't know if it's worth buying
The value really depends on the condition A LOT! I've been offered $500 for a spare blue-lined case I have. There's a guy on eBay with a blue-liner that has one for sale for a paltry $1100, even though it's beat to ****. He was originally asking $2000 I believe. The bottom line is they're a lot more rare than the black-lined cases, so they sell for a premium. From what I gather, there was no rhyme or reason which guitars got blue cases, they just grabbed a case and plopped a guitar into it for shipping.
Now...if you're looking for one for rarity's sake, go for it! If you want one for historical reasons, go for it. (I think a Vintage Yellow PRS requires a blue case, btw...). But I will say that if you're just looking for protection for a guitar, pass on it. Personally, I don't think the early cases are all that great. The guitars tend to slide around a little in my 2 blue-liners, and the all-black my Emerald Green 86 came with. I've never suffered any guitar damage due to my cases, but the loose fit sort of worries me.
Post some pics!!!
I'll get some pics up tomorrow, he claims it's from an 86. I just fancy keeping my ce24 in something special. It's worn but it's not going to go gigging or travelling much. Ill see how my offer goes. Not wanting to overpay just for the sake of it. I've seen a millcom 1 piece trem too. My money I've saved for an se7 is disappearing fast!
One day I'd like to find a clean one for my daughter's '86 Magenta Pearl.
One Life
BTW, I'm only aware of the blue-liners from 1985-1987. My 88 Standard came with a black case with a metal PRS plate glued to the corner...totally different case.
I bought it!
I have been missing too many good things.
It's an investment and my chance to have some pretty cool vintage prs gear. My wallet won't allow me to get a vintage yellow cu24 yet.
Unfortunately the guitar isn't mine but it's a cool pic
Can't wait for it to arrive!
That looks to be in pretty good shape. But my 2 blue ones are form-fitted. Here's one of mine:
The blue lining on mine are a bit lighter fabric. Yours looks nice.
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One would gather that the voters are voting on a bunch of amendments to the charter so that the revision is final and ratified by us.
Apparently, NOT SO.
We have just gotten a new adminsitrator whose input would be valuable, but there seems to be an effort to drive the CRC's revision through with all haste.
So, why are we now in the midst of MORE amendments by the council while we are voting? Sounds like the CRC and the council are piece mealing it to us and certainly do NOT have a firm grasp on the total situation/package. So much for a comprehensive review!
Are we to believe that the council will eventually get around to what IT feels the charter should be and declared it GOOD and done and final, in the sense that it is the legal document that we citizens believe Los Alamos County Council is using to govern us by.
The four gall-stones could have been placed on the ballot without all the agreed-upon rewording and changes. Based on the latest moves by the council, we citizens are NOT voting on the final revised charter.
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Three people, including Carbon County's Kathy Hanna Smith, will be inducted into Utah's Tourism Hall of Fame during the Utah Tourism Conference in Logan next month ( May 12-14 at The Riverwoods Conference Center).
Those selected include Smith Raelene Davis and Red Oelerich.
The inductees who represent Utah's tourism and hospitality industries will be honored during a luncheon on May 13.
"The nominees show the diversity of those working and making a difference in the state's tourism industry," said Leigh von der Esch, managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism, an agency of the Governor's Office of Economic Development. "All three exemplify the Utah Life Elevated(r) brand."
Smith has spent over 20 combined years with the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce and the Carbon County Travel Bureau. Smith has served as a board member, past president, director, and member-at-large with the Chamber. She is currently the Director of the Carbon County Travel Bureau where she is an active member of the Utah Tourism Industry Coalition and the Utah Travel Regions, as well as past president of the Utah Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (UADMO), formerly the Utah Travel Regions, emphasizing her concern for Utah and its communities.
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Internationally known artist Zio Ziegler takes the floor with his larger-than-life street style. Our bold, geometric rug is based on one of his paintings, reinterpreted in soft, sheered loops.
- 3' wide x 5' long (36" wide x 60" long)
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- Hand tufted 100% wool.
- Yarn dyed for vibrant, lasting color.
- Features a recycled canvas backing.
- Use with our Rug Pad (sold separately).
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- 3' wide x 5' long (36" wide x 60" long)
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- Wool is naturally stain resistant, making it ideal for a teen's space.
- A yarn-dyed rug has incredibly rich color that holds its vibrancy over time.
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- Synthetic latex provides a more durable and flexible backing that reduces odor and extends the rug's life; it does not present a risk to those with latex allergies, and can be safer for people who are allergic to proteins.
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September 25th, 2009
MySpace, following in the footsteps of rival social networking sight, Face Book, has finally instituted a two-way sync between its site and Twitter. Users of MySpace are now able to update their Twitter status via MySpace and vice versa. This is done through the use of OAuth, an open protocol which allows secure API authorizations between desktop and web applications.
Just as with Face book, users status updates in twitter will show up as "From MySpace". When users update their twitter status from a mobile device, or from the Twitter website, their update will show in the data stream (blog post) on their MySpace page.
Users have the ability to set whether or not updates are received in either direction or only one way. AOL has also grown fond of tweeting and users of its AIM software are able to update their status both ways.
Many have begun to speculate whether or not the next step will be for MySpace to allow Facebook updates to show up on its site and vice versa. Given the fierce competition between these two social networking sites, I personally believe that it will be some time before we see one site's logo on the other.
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Sounds great.
Now people can see my tweets from my Myspace page.
Double traffic for a single tweet.
Saves a lot of time too.
Twitter is going all the way to the top. It is like every social site is merging with it. First Facebook then Myspace. Looking forward to hear more good news from Facebook and Myspace.
Myspace is taking the right step syncing with twitter. But I am afraid if my Myspace page will be overflown with tweets. Anyway I am syncing it now itself. Cannot wait to watch how these two work together.
And good work Lewis, keep posting.
AOL, Myspace, AIM, Facebook everything under Twitter. Its really amazing. Now all you need to do is tweet regularly and everything else gets updated. It is really helpful saving lots and lots of time. Now you get the work for three hours done in just a single hour. Isn't that awesome?
Any extra traffic is always welcome. Sync Myspace and Facebook with Twitter – keep tweeting and wait for the magic. Thanks to all social networks. Way to go Twitter.
Thanks Lewis
Good decision by Myspace. With this feature it can reduce people switching to Facebook, which is already synced with Twitter.
But I am afraid Myspace will lose opensociality syncing with twitter.
That is cool. So sync myspace with twitter and twitter with facebook and just tweet – all the three will get updated. That is really helpful. I am really excited.
Thanks for the information mate.
Waiting for Facebook to join the game.
Then we just need to concentrate on any one network.
As Jeff said it saves a lot of time and increase our Traffic.
Thanks to Twitter and Myspace.
That is great news.
Have been using twitter for the past two months.
Sure going to signup Myspace today itself.
Finally getting a grip on web marketing's new techniques.
Thanks for the post.
Alex Davis
Hi Lewis
Synced twitter with Myspace. It is working well.
Now I get all tweets in my Myspace account.
Great way to stay connected to those using twitter with no Myspace accounts.
Thanks for the information.


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Hereditary Hair Loss affects up to 40% of all men and 25% of women in the United States. But the survey finds that when it comes to thinning hair and hair loss, urban myths and misunderstandings abound.
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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Myths & Truths Behind Hair Loss was conducted among 1,001 nationally representative American men and women ages 18 and older. The interviews were conducted online by Wakefield between November 12th and November 17th, 2009 using an email invitation and an online survey. Quotas were set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the total U.S. population over ages 18 and older.
Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. In this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 3.1 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample.


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The search for the perfect electric guitar sound never ends for most musicians. Unlike the piano and drums that can generate sound naturally, a guitar player is blessed AND cursed that electricity is the main ingredient to achieving any tone at all. It's for this reason alone that the voodoo of batteries, cables, tubes, speakers, pickups, and everything else that touches your signal is so important to finding your sound. Even when you stumble upon a magic combination of knob settings, distortion pedals, and the perfect volume that makes your amp come alive, recording it becomes the next battle.
With a TonePort™ and Variax® Electric, you now have instant access to authentic sounding models of the greatest guitars, amplifiers, pre-amps, stompboxes, studio effects and so much more. Let's take a look at just how easy it is to get a great sound and start recording.
Now check out the studio notes below for some recording examples.
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The first track we tried was based around a jazz drum groove. For this, go for the Semi model in a Variax Electric 600 and the "Bumpin" preset in GearBox™. In about a minute, you'll be set up and ready to track. This combination of semi-hollow guitar and small combo amp rig yields a very organic, New York jazz club vibe that's definitely dark and smoky.
The second track we did had a modern rock/funk blend. This called for a mix of ambient chords and a heavy, sustaining lead sound. For the rhythm track, a sitar from the Reso bank in Variax Electric 600 fit the bill nicely. For some extra wash, the preset "Bad" was used on the sitar. This preset has a nice warm, delay/reverb/chorus combination that filled the background perfectly. For the lead, I wanted a high-gain, sharp humbucker sound and the bridge pickup in the Lester model worked just perfectly with the "2 Hands, Big Hair" preset in GearBox.
The two tracks that were completed for this recording session could not have been more different. But with just a Variax Electric 600 and the TonePort UX1 with GearBox™ software, we were able to complete these demos without ever taking off the guitar or worrying that we wouldn't have the right amp, distortion pedals or effects. And, because Variax has zero hum (unlike standard single-coil and humbucker pickups), it is possible to just sit right next to the computer and record the high-gain solos without any RF interference.
- Variax Electric 600
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- Drum track was created using Propellerhead's Reason 3.0 with Drums Refill
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By Lee NielsenPrice
I am tired of hearing the mainstream media refer to America as a democracy. I am also tired of elected officials doing the same. Somehow they both think that democracy is synonymous with freedom. We are not a democracy. In fact, the founding fathers found the concept of democracy very dangerous.
Democracy is majority rule at the expense of the minority. Our system of government has certain democratic elements, but the founders never mentioned democracy in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, or the Declaration of Independence. In fact, our most important protections are undemocratic. For example, the First Amendment protects free speech. It doesn't matter if that speech is abhorrent to 51 % or more of the people. Speech is not subject to majority approval. Under our republic, the individual, the smallest of minorities, is protected from mob rule.
Sadly, the Constitution is respected less and less as we have quietly slipped into a militarist, corporatist, socialist democracy. Laws are ignored when convenient to those in power, while others in positions to check and balance do nothing. The protections the founders put in place are to limit government power to be the servant, not the master. This is why increased importance should be placed on the beliefs and views of the president. The very narrow limitations on government power are clearly stated in Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution. Nowhere is there any reference to being able to force Americans to buy health insurance or face a tax/penalty, for example. Yet this power has been claimed by the executive branch and incredulously affirmed by Congress and the Supreme Court. Because we are a constitutional republic, the mere popularity of a policy should not matter. We are not a country to be governed by polls, but rather the rule of law. If a policy or law is in violation of the limits of government and the people still want it, a Constitutional amendment is the only appropriate way to proceed. However, rather than going through this process, the Constitution was ignored and the mandate was allowed anyway.
This demonstrates how there is now a great deal of unchecked power in the Oval Office and an apathetic Congress that allows personal views and preferences on the country so long as 51 % of the people can be convinced to vote a certain way. The other 49% are ignored and have much to be angry about and protest under this system.
We should not tolerate the fact that we have become a nation ruled by men, their whims and the mood of the day, and not laws. We are a republic, not a democracy and, as such, we should insist that the framework of the Constitution be upheld and respected. Leaders cannot and should not be able to cross those laws. These legal restraints on government guarantee that other men do not impose their will over the individual, rather , the individual is able to govern himself. When government is restrained, liberty thrives.


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Most people on online dating websites are sincerely nice folks who simply desire to find a person that's great to possess an affiliation with. They are not seeking a one-night stand and are not out for scamming purpose. That is the majority.
However, there are also frightening people online and so "in real life". They are anywhere. Actually, if you have contact with more folks, then you'll meet more folks who are slightly silly. Thus, when you join a service of online dating geek, you would possibly meet a few individuals that have less than good intentions.
If you meet this type of people in the real world, you would have a more sufficient time seeing them. Something regarding them might cause you to feel uneasy, and you might hang on to your instinct and leave once they liked to talk with you.
With online dating, though, you don't come across a person with the "traditional" way. Thus, your radar does not come to explode until you have already emailed a person or talked to him/her on your phone. Hence, you should have to be more vigilant. It's good to be careful while frightening your mind is not.
As any other kinds of fear, to end your online dating worries you should meet them with strength. Here's how:
Use the Integrated Safety Measures of the Site
Any leading online dating website you make use of will have certain measures integrated to let you pass through the online dating places more securely. For instance, if the site offers a "double blind" e-mail system (on which an email address will be concealed from folks you may make contact with), use it. Do not ever respond to a certain email you received and risk showing your true email address earlier than you are all set. If the site offers a "block" attribute, don't be scared to utilize it. So if a person makes you feel unpleasant, go on and block.
Choose a Coffee Date for First Acquaintances
Despite how long you've been emailing a person, he/she is still a stranger. So, though emailing a match in advance is great, you still have to use safety measures when meeting that person in the real world.
For first acquaintances, always choose "coffee dates". A coffee date is commonly a meeting for only one hour in an extremely public location. This is a great date as you will be able to establish the expectation beforehand that you just have an hour to meet each other. Then after that time, express thanks to your date and depart. Leave alone and do not allow your date to go with you through your vehicle. Afterward, go back in your house and think about that date. In case you're attracted to the person, then email him/her and arrange another date. But if you did not like the person, move ahead to another profile.
Online dating is an excellent way to come across a special person. But don't forget that until you have met the person physically, you're not knowledgeable enough about them. However, that does not indicate you need to draw back from becoming acquainted with them, it just indicates that you must be wise as regards to it.


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5 U.S. Code § 3304 - Competitive service; examinations
(a) The President may prescribe rules which shall provide, as nearly as conditions of good administration warrant, for—
(1) open, competitive examinations for testing applicants for appointment in the competitive service which are practical in character and as far as possible relate to matters that fairly test the relative capacity and fitness of the applicants for the appointment sought;
(2) noncompetitive examinations when competent applicants do not compete after notice has been given of the existence of the vacancy; and
(3) authority for agencies to appoint, without regard to the provision of sections 3309 through 3318, candidates directly to positions for which—
(B) the Office of Personnel Management has determined that there exists a severe shortage of candidates or that there is a critical hiring need.
The Office shall prescribe, by regulation, criteria for identifying such positions and may delegate authority to make determinations under such criteria.
(b) An individual may be appointed in the competitive service only if he has passed an examination or is specifically excepted from examination under section 3302 of this title. This subsection does not take from the President any authority conferred by section 3301 of this title that is consistent with the provisions of this title governing the competitive service.
(1) For the purpose of this subsection, the term "technician" has the meaning given such term by section 8337 (h)(1) of this title.
(2) Notwithstanding a contrary provision of this title or of the rules and regulations prescribed under this title for the administration of the competitive service, an individual who served for at least 3 years as a technician acquires a competitive status for transfer to the competitive service if such individual—
(A) is involuntarily separated from service as a technician other than by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency;
(d) The Office of Personnel Management shall promulgate regulations on the manner and extent that experience of an individual in a position other than the competitive service, such as the excepted service (as defined under section 2103) in the legislative or judicial branch, or in any private or nonprofit enterprise, may be considered in making appointments to a position in the competitive service (as defined under section 2102). In promulgating such regulations OPM shall not grant any preference based on the fact of service in the legislative or judicial branch. The regulations shall be consistent with the principles of equitable competition and merit based appointments.
(e) Employees at any place outside the District of Columbia where the President or the Office of Personnel Management directs that examinations be held shall allow the reasonable use of public buildings for, and in all proper ways facilitate, holding the examinations.
(1) Preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of active service may not be denied the opportunity to compete for vacant positions for which the agency making the announcement will accept applications from individuals outside its own workforce under merit promotion procedures.
(2) If selected, a preference eligible or veteran described in paragraph (1) shall receive a career or career-conditional appointment, as appropriate.
(3) This subsection shall not be construed to confer an entitlement to veterans' preference that is not otherwise required by law.
(4) The area of consideration for all merit promotion announcements which include consideration of individuals of the Federal workforce shall indicate that preference eligibles and veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of active service are eligible to apply. The announcements shall be publicized in accordance with section 3327.
(5) The Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations necessary for the administration of this subsection. The regulations shall ensure that an individual who has completed an initial tour of active duty is not excluded from the application of this subsection because of having been released from such tour of duty shortly before completing 3 years of active service, having been honorably released from such duty.
Source(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 418; Pub. L. 95–454, title IX, § 906(a)(5),Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1225; Pub. L. 99–586, Oct. 29, 1986, 100 Stat. 3325; Pub. L. 104–65, §§ 16(a), (b), 17(a),Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 703; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 215(2),Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1745; Pub. L. 105–339, § 2,Oct. 31, 1998, 112 Stat. 3182; Pub. L. 106–117, title V, § 511(c),Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1575; Pub. L. 107–296, title XIII, § 1312(a)(1),Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2290; Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title XI, § 1105(g),Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2075; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title XI, § 1104(e)(2),Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3450; Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title XI, § 1102(d)(2),Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2485.)
|U.S. Code
|Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large
|Jan. 16, 1883, ch. 27, § 2(2)1, 22 Stat. 403.
|5 U.S.C. 633(2)7 (less last 17 words).
|Jan. 16, 1883, ch. 27, § 2(2)7 (less last 17 words), 22 Stat. 404.
|5 U.S.C. 638 (as applicable to appointment).
|Jan. 16, 1883, ch. 27, § 7 (as applicable to appointment), 22 Stat. 406.
|5 U.S.C. 631b(b).
|Nov. 26, 1940, ch. 919, § 2(b), 54 Stat. 1212.
|Feb. 12, 1946, ch. 3, 60 Stat. 3.
|May 29, 1958, Pub. L. 85–432, § 5, 72 Stat. 151.
|5 U.S.C. 631b(c).
|June 24, 1952, ch. 456, 66 Stat. 155.
|5 U.S.C. 635 (7th sentence).
|Jan. 16, 1883, ch. 27, § 3 (7th sentence), 22 Stat. 404.
In subsection (a), the authority of the President to prescribe rules is added on authority of former section 633(1), which is carried into section 3302. The words "competitive service" are substituted for "public service" since the requirements do not apply to the excepted or uniformed service.
In subsection (b), the words "That after the expiration of six months from the passage of this act" are omitted as executed. The words "in the competitive service" are substituted for "in either of the said classes now existing, or that may be arranged hereunder pursuant to said rules" because of the definition of "competitive service" in section 2102. In the second sentence, the words "the provisions of this title governing the competitive service" are substituted for "this act".
In subsection (c), the provisions of former section 631b(b) and (c) are combined and restated for clarity. The words "From and after the effective date of this Act" and "From and after the date of approval of this Act" are omitted as executed. The words "competitive service" are substituted for "classified civil service" in view of the definition of "competitive service" in section 2102. The words "or as a clerical employee of the Senate or House of Representatives" are omitted as included in the reference to "an individual . . . in the legislative branch in a position in which he was paid by the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House of Representatives". The words "and nothing in this Act shall be construed to impair any right of retransfer provided for under civil service laws or regulations made thereunder" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d), the word "Employees" is substituted for "collector, postmaster, and other officers of the United States".
Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.
2009—Subsec. (a)(3)(B). Pub. L. 111–84amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows:
"(i) the Office of Personnel Management has determined that there exists a severe shortage of candidates or there is a critical hiring need; or
"(ii) the candidate is a participant in the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Defense Education Program under section 2192a of title 10, United States Code."
2006—Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 109–163substituted "Defense Education Program" for "Scholarship Pilot Program" and "section 2192a of title 10, United States Code." for "section 1105 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005."
2004—Subsec. (a)(3)(B). Pub. L. 108–375added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows: "the Office of Personnel Management has determined that there exists a severe shortage of candidates or there is a critical hiring need."
2002—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 107–296added par. (3).
1999—Subsec. (f)(2), (3). Pub. L. 106–117, § 511(c)(2), (3), added par. (2) and redesignated former par. (2) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (4).
Subsec. (f)(4). Pub. L. 106–117, § 511(c)(1), (2), redesignated par. (3) as (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: "The Office of Personnel Management shall establish an appointing authority to appoint such preference eligibles and veterans."
Subsec. (f)(5). Pub. L. 106–117, § 511(c)(4), added par. (5).
1998—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 105–339added subsec. (f).
1996—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 104–186substituted "Chief Administrative Officer" for "Clerk".
1995—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–65, § 16(a), (b), redesignatedsubsec. (d) as (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which read as follows: "Notwithstanding a contrary provision of this title or of the rules and regulations prescribed under this title for the administration of the competitive service, an individual who served—
"(1) for at least 3 years in the legislative branch in a position in which he was paid by the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives; or
"(2) for at least 4 years as a secretary or law clerk, or both, to a justice or judge of the United States;acquires a competitive status for transfer to the competitive service if he is involuntarily separated without prejudice from the legislative or judicial branch, passes a suitable noncompetitive examination, and transfers to the competitive service within 1 year of the separation from the legislative or judicial branch. For the purpose of this subsection, an individual who has served for at least 2 years in a position in the legislative branch described by paragraph (1) of this subsection and who is separated from that position to enter the armed forces is deemed to have held that position during his service in the armed forces."
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–65, § 17(a), which directed amendment of this section by adding subsec. (d) at the end thereof, was executed by adding subsec. (d) after subsec. (c) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 104–65, § 16(b), redesignatedsubsec. (d) as (c).
1986—Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 99–586added subsec. (d) and redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e).
1978—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 95–454substituted "the Office of Personnel Management" for "a Civil Service Commission board of examiners".
Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 107–296effective 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 ofPub. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of Title 6, Domestic Security.
Effective Date of 1999 Amendment
Pub. L. 106–117, title V, § 511(d)(2),Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1576, provided that: "If pursuant to subsection (a) [113 Stat. 1575] the amendments specified in subsection (c) [amending this section] are made, those amendments shall take effect as of October 31, 1998, as if included in subsection (f) ofsection 3304 of title 5, United States Code, as enacted by section 2 of the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–339; 112 Stat. 3182)."
Effective Date of 1995 Amendment
Pub. L. 104–65, § 16(c),Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 703, provided that: "The repeal and amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 19, 1995]."
Pub. L. 104–65, § 17(b),Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 703, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 19, 1995], except the Office of Personnel Management shall—
"(1) conduct a study on excepted service considerations for competitive service appointments relating to such amendment; and
"(2) take all necessary actions for the regulations described under such amendment to take effect as final regulations on the effective date of this section."
Effective Date of 1978 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–454effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 ofPub. L. 95–454, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.
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Shouldn't the compensation have been worked out prior to all the announcements?
I don't think there have been any official announcements yet. Just reports on twitter and the like.
I can see why the Cubs don't want to part with what little prospects they have, but the Sox really could use some depth at AAA. Hopefully Ben can pry something decent loose.


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PORTLAND, Ore. – A cute little kitty did Terry Wells in.
"All of the sudden this window popped up," Wells said. "It said we've been watching you. We're the FBI."
Wells' computer caught the MoneyPak computer virus after she clicked on a photo of a cat online.
The virus locks your computer with an FBI seal on the screen and a stern warning accusing you of downloading illegal files.
The virus demands a ransom of $200.
"Usually they're kind of creeped out, especially on laptops," said Beaverton computer repair shop owner Mark Biggs. "Most laptops have a camera. So they're looking at it and they can see themselves. It kind of creeps you out."
Hackers figured out a way to hijack web cameras and put computer users' faces right on the screen with that fake warning. Then they demand their ransom in three steps.
"See they tell you, take your cash to a retail location," said Biggs. "They actually explain it."
The hackers even show you where to buy an untraceable MoneyPak card.
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Aston Martin Rapide Base Sedan Packages
Titanium Silver Meshes (Bonnet & Side Strake) - $750
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Aston Martin Rapide Base Sedan Options
Alarm Upgrade (Volumetric & Tilt Sensors) - $450
Anti-theft protection includes: interior monitoring and anti-lift
Paint - Special AML Colour - $5,380
Customized paint
Brake Calipers - Black - $1,595
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Coarse Contrast Stitching - $570
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Headlining Colour - Contemporary - $1,020
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Embroidered Rapide Logo in Headrest - $750
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Headrest Embroidery - Aston Martin Wings - $750
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First Aid Kit - $145
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Leather ECU Pouch - $73
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Protective Tape - $0
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Perforated Leather Door Inserts - $450
Second Glass Key - $750
Second Glass Key
Matching Wood Door Inserts - $1,020
Paint - Other Manufacturer Special Colour - $6,380
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Paint - Match to Sample - $12,115
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Paint - Other Manufacturers Colour - $4,545
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Leather Color-Out of Range/Match to Sample - $5,380
Leather Color-Out of Range/Match to Sample
Paint - Previous AML Colour - $3,785
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Delete Front Parking Sensors - $0
Deletes: Front radar parking distance sensors
Diamond Perforated Leather Seat Inserts - $570
Diamond Perforated Leather Seat Inserts
Privacy Glass - $750
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Rear Seat Entertainment System - $0
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Seatbelts - Flint - $570
Seatbelts - Flint
Semi-Aniline Leather - $1,595
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Personalized Sill Plaques - $750
Personalized sill plaques
Steering Wheel - Color Keyed Trim - $450
Leather-trimmed, steering wheel; Steering Wheel - Color Keyed Trim
Magnum Silver Rear Lamp Infills - $750
Magnum Silver Rear Lamp Infills
Facia Trim - Mahogany - $1,020
Facia Trim - Bamboo - $1,020
Facia Trim - Full Length Piano Black - $2,270
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Facia Trim – Tamo Ash - $1,020
20" Multispoke Diamond Turned Silver Wheel - $3,190
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20" 20 Spoke Alloy Wheel With Polished Finish - $5,380
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20" 20 Spoke Alloy Wheel With Graphite Finish - $1,595
Front and rear wheels: 20"; 20 Spoke Alloy Wheel With Graphite Finish
20" Multispoke Diamond Turned Gloss Black Wheel - $3,785
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2013 Aston Martin Rapide Performance
Engine: 5.9L V-12 DOHC
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Fuel economy: Gasoline:, 13 MPG city, 19 MPG highway, 15 MPG combined and 359 mi. range
Multi-point fuel injection
23.9gallon fuel tank
Power (SAE): 470 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 443 ft lb of torque @ 5,000 rpm
2013 Aston Martin Rapide Handling
3.460:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Four-wheel disc brakes: four ventilated
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic hand brake
Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
Rear mechanical limited-slip differential
Responsive suspensionfeatures driver selectable and electronic-control
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Independent front and rear wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs
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2013 Aston Martin Rapide Exterior
Body-color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows and on side of body
Day time running lights
Body-color heated driver and passenger power door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 197.6, overall width (inches): 75.9, overall height (inches): 53.5, wheelbase (inches): 117.7, front track (inches): 62.6, rear track (inches): 63.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 41.0
Electric foldable mirrors
Headlight cleaners
Headlights: Bi-Xenon with projector beam lenses
Wood & leather trim
Gloss paint
Fixed rear window with defroster
Tinted glass
Weights: published curb weight (lbs): 4,387
Intermittent windshield wipers
2013 Aston Martin Rapide Interior
12V power outlet(s) in front
Diversity antenna
Anti-theft protection
Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) , satellite radio
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 31.3 and all seats in place (cu ft): 13.9
Coming home device
Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
Floor console with covered storage
Cruise control
Front cup holders
Outside air temperature indicator
Carpet floor mats
Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant switch off
Driver seat, Front passenger seat and heated : sports with five 10-way power ; details: memorized height, memorized lumbar and memorized tilt
Front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
Front seat center armrest
Garage door opener
Headlight control
Two front seat head restraints, two rear seat head restraints
Heated washer
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 36.7, rear headroom (inches): 31.3, front hip room (inches): 55.5, rear hip room (inches): 48.9, front leg room (inches): 43.0, rear leg room (inches): 27.4, front shoulder room (inches): 54.8 and rear shoulder room (inches): 47.2
Low tire pressure indicator with individual reading
Memorized adjustment: includes door mirror position
Internal HD navigation system with 3D and voice
Front and rear radar parking distance sensors
Card key power locks : includes power windows
Vehicle speed-proportional power steering
Front and rear power windows with two-touch on one window
Front and rear reading lights
Rear fog lights
Rear seat belts for passenger
Rear seat center armrest
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Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
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Front and rear curtain airbag
Seating: four passengers
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Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Smart card/smart key with keyless entry
Fifteen Bang & Olufsen speakers
Leather-trimmed, tilt / telescoping steering wheel
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
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Rust or Corrosion Warranty: This warranty covers the vehicle's sheet metal, and protects you from rust and corrosion that are severe enough to cause a hole - surface rust is not covered. However, if you keep your car washed and waxed rust shouldn't be a problem.
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2013 Aston Martin Rapide Recalls
Recall ID # 96521 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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Recall Date:
Model Affected:
2013 Aston Martin Rapide
Aston Martin is recalling certain model year DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles manufactured from May 14, 2012, through April 10, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.
If the throttle pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
Potential Units Affected:
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Victor Ortiz's Commercial With Floyd Mayweather's Fiancee Shantel Jackson (Video)
by Robert Littal | Posted on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
The question begs does Floyd Mayweather really care that his fiancee hangs out with 50 Cent while he was in jail or does commercials with Victor Ortiz a guy he knocked out?
What I do think, is this is the time in Mayweather's life where his career is coming to an end that he takes stock of the people who really has his back and who are just using him for his name.
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BRASHER FALLS - The heat is on at St. Lawrence Central School.
Its just not the natural gas heat school officials were hoping to have in place by now.
Instead of natural gas, the district is being heated with propane, which Superintendent Stephan J. Vigliotti said can be used until the natural gas system is on-line at the schools.
The heat is on and fairly well-controlled, said Fred H. McLaughlin, director of transportation, buildings and grounds.
Mr. McLaughlin said he has been told that testing of the gas pipes would start in late October and the projection is that the system will be on-line in mid-November.
Theyre telling us they hope to be on-line and able to make the conversion (to natural gas) at the Thanksgiving break. Worst-case scenario, it would be Christmas break, he said.
Maybe itll go quicker than the rest of (the project), Mr. McLaughlin said. If not, were set up with propane.
Because of the uncertainty about when natural gas would be available, the district converted their boilers to run on propane in the interim. They had previously used fuel oil to heat their buildings.
In order to put the new boilers in, we had to take the oil boilers out. Theyre going in the same space. The other boilers were steam and these are hot water. We tore out all the steam piping, he noted.
Work continues in the district to prepare for the conversion to natural gas, according to Mr. McLaughlin.
I would say 80 percent of the project was boilers and piping underneath the school, stuff that you dont see. Most of it is heating and ventilation. Most of this whole project is stuff that people will never see, he said.
District taxpayers in December 2011 had approved an $8.2 million capital project that would allow the district to convert from heating oil to natural gas once St. Lawrence Gas passed by the district during its expansion into Franklin County.
That will allow the district to make the conversion to natural gas and save money in the process. They also plan to convert from steam to hot water, which will also save money. The steam line and heating units date back to the 1950s.
Contracts were awarded in April to Meridian Construction Corporation for general work, Black River Plumbing, Heating & AC for Mechanical Work, S&L Electric, Inc. for electric work and Burns Brothers, Inc. for plumbing work.
A separate $375,000 project that had been approved by voters in April is still on-going, Mr. McLaughlin said.
That project is addressing security at the high school and elementary schools by tightening access to the buildings. Once the project is complete, visitors to the schools will be able to enter the outside set of doors, but theyll need to check in and present identification at a transaction window before theyre buzzed in by school personnel through the interior set of doors.
As part of the project, contractors are creating a transaction window between the two sets of doors at the high school and elementary school and a slot where visitors can provide their identification before entering the school. The entrance to the middle school will not be accessible during the day, and the entrance near the superintendents office is kept locked.
Teachers will also be able to lock their doors from the inside, a capability that is not currently available on all the classroom doors. Once locked, teachers will still be able to open the door from the inside, but it will remain locked from the outside.
Right now its a waiting game for that project, Mr. McLaughlin said.
Were still trying to get an answer on when well get the doors, glass windows and hardware for the doors he said.
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