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Thanks Jaffe!
Thanks Jaffe!
Good list. Loved the ending too.
Yay Jaffy! Nice to see a slightly different list than most. Grats to Brendon Chung on Thirty Flights.
@NTM: Oh wow, I switch the quality and suddenly it works. Really, really strange.
Whenever his kids bust in like that in the videos he does it's hilarious.
Awesome video! david should make her play minecraft on the PC and it will be GOTY with all the mods/etc :)
Man, Jaffe just has such ENERGY about games. Love it. And now 30 Flights is on my list.
I am 27 so...take that adorable younger person! I'm 27 and still can't wrap my head around minecrafts iOS controls. I hate the younglings.
Surprised at his #3.
Great video. Always love to hear him talk.
Awesome, Can Time with Jaffe!
I felt like that sentence was gonna end, "I am seven, and what is this?"
Great video!
I get Thirty Flights of Loving. It's incredibly well made.
I would not say its in the top 10 best games of the year. Top 10 most important games of the year? Maybe. But not best.
Jaffe! Jaffe! Jaffe!
good on Jaffe for getting his list in anyway. awesome video.
"Uhmm, what is that?" Greatest last quote of the 2012.
God, I love Jaffe. He has a passion and excitement for games that reminds me of Vinny.
Jaffe has the best tangents.
Always appreciate Jaffe's candor about games. Great guy and his daughter is adorable. I'm hoping he has a happy new year.
what is his number 2 game I couldn't understand it =/ he talks a tad to fast
Nice to see Jaffe again ^_^ I hope you haven't been completely swallowed by that new path of yours, and that some day you'll do a console game again.
12 games on a top 10 list. Jaffe makes the impossible, possible.
@Godlyawesomeguy said:
God, I love Jaffe. He has a passion and excitement for games that reminds me of Vinny.
he's an angry vinny
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what is his number 2 game I couldn't understand it =/ he talks a tad to fast
Looks like it might be the ad system not working?
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@Spoonman671 said:Jaffe! EDIT: Video no worky for me.
Yep, video isn't working for me either :(
Yeah, same.
No videos are working for me today.
Amazing ending, really cool list. I've been playing Rayman on my Vita to and he's right---it's way better there. So fun. Cool to see Thirty Flights get props too.
Impossibly cute ending!
I wonder if he knows Patrick thought Twisted Metal was dogshit.
David Jaffe sir, I've been playing the games you have been making since, well since you've been making them. Don't stop making your awesome games please. Also, you rock.
The list is great, some real out of the blue sort of games (well, not if you are a PC gamer or Mobile gamer I suppose) but I agree with most on the list. Thirty Flights of Loving was a terrific little gem this year.
Also, hi David Jaffe's 7 year old Minecraft playing child! :D
God damn, I love this man. Interesting list, and heartfelt until the end.
So adorable
Holy shit, I loved the ending.
the whiteboard in the background looks crazy.
Not late, David. You made it in before 2013 and are therefore exactly on time. :D
I fucking love you, David Jaffe. :)
Top list!
Thirty Flights was rad. Cool to see Blendo getting the recognition they deserve.
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Breaking news.
He seems waaaay cooler than I had thought he would be after seeing those damn Bonus Round episodes!
I would kill for him to be on the site regularly. Even a monthly or bi-monthly thing.
Cool as always to see David Jaffe, I wonder what game he is working on next.
This and Rorie's are the most analytical and critically strong lists on here. I'm glad they made these.
Auburn gear, though. Brave man. :P
Man, I fucking LOVE Jaffe. I hope we see more podcasts with him this E3 with the crew.
David Jaffe is the greatest.
i have to say- sometimes jaffe's abrasive doesn't-give-two-fucks attitude gets on my nerves, but i have huge respect for him as a developer and professional. this is a well reasoned, solid list- and i'm really looking forward to what the future holds for him.
I just played "Thirty Flights of Loving" based on Jaffe's praise for its storytelling. It is a curious game. More of an experiment in presenting a narrative in videogame form than anything else. Playing the game was not a remarkable experience for me but I am glad someone like Jaffe is paying attention to games like these. Something special can definitely be done with a 30 flights narrative style combined with a bigger budget and more fleshed out characters.
the realest dude ever.
Best non-staff GOTY contribution.


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"Spicegate" shows how business owners can end up in legal hot water
TORONTO—When Naveen Polapady, owner of Maroli Indian restaurant in Toronto threw spice in the face of an attempted robber outside his restaurant last summer, he was charged with assault. In an earlier case, Chinatown grocer David Chen was arrested for tying up a repeat shoplifter. This incident led to Bill C-26, legislation aimed at expanding citizens' arrest powers.
These cases are perfect illustrations of unpredictable legal matters that restaurant and bar owners could find themselves wrapped up in at any time, says Barbara Haynes, CEO of legal expense insurance provider DAS Canada.
The spicy situation Polapady now finds himself in is the result of complex laws and regulations surrounding property protection. Polapady, like most small business owners, was unsure of the boundaries surrounding his rights to protect himself and his property.
This case is a strong example of why small business owners need legal expense insurance—so they can be better informed of their rights and limitations, and have legal support should challenges arise. Such policies provide holders with access to 24/7 legal advice, in addition to myriad other benefits, Haynes notes.
"They can call the legal advice line at any time to get advice on a broad range of issues," Haynes says. "We can address the particular situation including current charges, provide them with a lawyer, and pay all legal and defense costs up to and including trial."
These costs can exceed $5,000 per day. For example, David Chen's four-day initial trial cost more than $20,000—not a cheap undertaking.
DAS Canada's cases range from restaurants, hotels and small businesses with employee disputes, to occupational health and safety issues, taxation protection and disputes with suppliers.
In one recent case, a restaurant was charged with a bylaw infringement regarding the posting of notices regarding events. It cost $4,000 to defend them. Insurance policies provide coverage up to a limit of $200,000 on any one claim.
The costs depend on the size of the business, and can be as low as $250 per year. The average cost is $750-$1,000 per year.
"It's not a terribly well known insurance product," says Haynes, noting that it's been available in Europe for 80 years. DAS is based in Munich, and started offering legal expense insurance in Canada at the end of 2010.

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Aishwarya Rai's name is almost always preceded or followed by the phrase "the most beautiful woman in the world." The 37-year-old Indian actress (and former Miss World) is without a doubt one of the most stunning women on the planet. But her appearance on the cover of December's Elle India has caused some raised eyebrows.
Aishwarya is quite fair-skinned to begin with, yet she looks excessively pale on her latest cover. But before we start wagging fingers, let's remember the Gabourey Sidibé Elle cover debacle. Perhaps this disparity in skin tone is also the work of some extreme studio lighting.
In contrast, Vogue India put out a dark-skinned issue this year and produced one of the 2010's best covers. And as noted when we first reported on the groundbreaking issue, skin color is a sensitive topic in India. Nirupama Singh, an expert on the sociology of fashion told the Times UK: "Skin color matters a lot for women in India. Fairness is a very valuable thing here, looked on as desirable. The fashion world can be a big agent for change in this area."
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coarsly ground pepper to taste
50-100 grams of lingonberries(frozen)
2 deciliters of double cream
100 grams of champignon mushrooms, or wild mushrooms.
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Boardwalk Empire Finale Shocker – Hometown View
I just have to share what happened to me last night which is a first. I got on the couch pretty early because I wanted to watch the season-finale of Boardwalk Empire which I did. Wow it was quite a shocker but for those of you who did not watch it yet I won't spoil the ending…I'll just say I was really surprised.
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Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky opted against forcing his accusers to make their claims of child sex abuse in a packed courtroom Tuesday but then took his case to the courthouse steps as his lawyer assailed the credibility of the alleged victims and witnesses.
Paterno Breaks Pelvis After Home Fall
Another Dagger For Penn State – The Hometown View 12/8/11
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McQueary Email: I Stopped Sandusky, Went To Police
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Searching For Truth, Penn State Moves Past Paterno
Hometown View – Thursday, 11/10/11
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Does the body need sleep? Can sleep be substituted with meditation?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
Your body needs certain amount of sleep. If you have deprived the body of sleep, it will take it. After certain amount of sleep, meditation becomes deeper. First, you have to fulfill the body of deprived sleep. Profit is only counted after the debt is cleared!


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The Illusion And The Apparatus To Deal With The Coming Collapse
A nation that has an ever increasing level of national debt which is already the largest of any country in history.
A nation whose leaders have allowed a near tripling of the money supply in just three years, using that old staple of printing money in order to get out of a financial crisis, only in reality storing up the fuel for the even bigger crisis to come.
A nation where over half live in poverty, over a third rely on assistance simply to provide food for their families, and where the gap between the have's and have not's is increasing at the fastest rate in history.
A nation that portrays itself as a democracy and yet has just two political parties both of which serve the same vested interests of the elite, corporations and the military-industrial complex.
A nation where any non-conformist politicians are either sidelined, ignored or misrepresented in the media, despite massive popular support amongst the actual people.
A nation which holds enemies of the state, both national and foreigner, in a prison system outside the reach of the rule of law.
A nation that near daily carries out targeted political assassination of enemies of the state again both national or foreign.
A nation that is rapidly heading down a path of suppression of the free press with 90% of what is read, listened to or viewed from the media originating from just six corporations, and the others threatened by hastily drawn up legislation that will have the effect of silencing critics.
A nation whose military has a long history of being directed by politicians into waging aggressive war under false pretences against others, ostensibly for protection against aggressors, but in reality usually for the benefit of corporate interests particularly to gain control of resources, despite the huge human cost.
A nation whose police force is increasingly militarised and equipped with weaponry and legislation that enables any trouble makers to be swiftly dealt with.
A nation that increasingly ignores travellers human rights and dignity under the auspices of protecting freedoms, initially when they sought to go overseas, but increasingly for domestic travellers too.
A nation whose prison population is the largest proportionately in history, increasingly housed in privately run corporate prisons which have considerable political lobbying resources yet which have little commercial incentive to allow their freedom.
A nation that has in recent years undertaken a silent program of building hundred's of "evacuation camps", manned and run by private security firms, and yet these camps are surrounded by barbed wire fences and control towers.
A nation whose citizens are amongst the most highly monitored by a state in history.
A nation nearing the end game where an economic collapse, and the threatened destruction of the ruling elite's power base, could happen swiftly and violently?
We are not describing some Central American banana republic of the 19th Century, but the most powerful and dominant nation, militarily and economically, the world has ever seen. These are not conspiratorial assumptions but the cold hard facts on the ground. Be rest assured the elite and corporate vested interests are well aware of the impending threat, and much of what has occurred over the last decade is in line with historical lessons they will have learnt and are acting upon on how to deal with the threat when the mask of illusion finally falls from the eyes of masses.
The "Occupy" protests of the US fall may have petered out due to a lack of clear direction, media disinterest and the harsh northern winter weather, but it is a fairly safe assumption that when the inevitable economic collapse occurs, most probably in the form of a currency collapse, the people will be back on the street in greater numbers than ever before.
What happens at that juncture will determine the fates of millions. Will the security apparatus of the elite be utilised to crush resitsnace (all in the name of security) or will the forces of peace, human rights and true democracy prevail? We can but hope that it is the latter.


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By CHRIS GOLTERMANN
East Coweta's baseball program didn't exactly take a step back last year. But a 16-11 season — which included a trip to the second round of the Class AAAAA state playoffs — admittedly didn't have the same feel as back-to-back, 25-plus win campaigns in 2009 and 2010.
Which is why you may see some changes in how the Indians are doing things on the diamond, a good number of which have come off the field with head coach Franklin DeLoach's philosophies.
The staff is smaller, despite adding a familiar face in former Hiram head coach Mark Bowles. The roster also began Friday's scrimmage against McIntosh at just 15 — made up entirely of juniors and seniors for the moment.
"Offensively [and] defensively, we're just as good as we were last year, maybe even a year older," DeLoach said prior to his team's 8-1 win over the Chiefs. "You might not be able to tell right away because we haven't had too much live action with this weather. I feel like in time we should be just as good."
While numbers have been limited more this spring, the expectations may have changed for a group of 10 seniors that have the potential to produce another 20-win season and more importantly a chance at contending for a Region 3-AAAAAA crown.
East Coweta hasn't missed the GHSA state playoffs since 2005, but is looking to reach the Elite 8 for the first time in four seasons.
"We're going to need seniors to be men of character in their work ethic," DeLoach said. "Our coaching staff shrank a little bit. We're not going to be able to eye you every second of practice."
As predicted, having stayed off a soggy infield for almost all of last week, five errors might not have been what Indian coaches had hoped for to begin the year, though, McIntosh coughed up six miscues of its own in the scrimmage.
But a handful of East Coweta pitchers — the majority of which threw less than 20 varsity innings last year — provided plenty of positives while holding Chiefs bats to just three hits.
Returning senior starters Zach McCurry and Brandon Ruston, both of whom signed with college programs on national signing day, worked their way out of early jams that produced a 1-0 lead for the Chiefs in the top of the second. The pair, along with senior Cole Amtmann, provide the bulk of experience returning on the mound from last year.
"If we had a so-called question mark, it would be our pitching simply because three of our five pitchers who ate up most of our innings last year are gone. We lost them in one capacity or another," DeLoach said. "We only have two guys back who have thrown 19 innings or more."
Ruston is one of the the above duo while McCurry may have been as consistent as any Indian hurler in 2012. Along with Amtmann, who makes up one-third of an outfield dominated by returning starters, Senior Jay Mann expects his outings to increase on the mound among a group of ECHS pitchers that also includes senior Jordan Lewis and juniors Matthew Meyer and Bryce Gemmel.
The Indians staff equally has kept a watchful eye on their sophomore class and there's potential for a newcomer to make an impact.
"You may see us do that," DeLoach said. "For now, though, we're letting things stand as they may with the roster."
The offense should have plenty of potential. Three Indians including Amtmann and fellow senior outfielder Geremy Walton, who is headed to Tallahassee Community College, had multiple-hit games on Friday.
Walton went 3-for-4 with an RBI as East Coweta responded for four runs in the second and two more in both the fourth and sixth innings.
Lewis along with juniors Cameron Smith, Bellamy and Gemmel all have the potential to see action in the outfield as well. Bellamy and Gemmel both had singles on Friday.
An infield full of veterans returns junior first-baseman Matthew Meyer — who went 2-for-5 against the Chiefs with an RBI — and senior third-baseman Jon Banks, a Kennesaw State signee, at the corners. Senior Tim Manning returns at second and senior Travis Williams at shortstop, though both could alternate.
Senior Blake Lorow and Austin Jones give East Coweta depth behind the plate.
"My expectation is we will continue to get better as the season progresses," DeLoach said. "Getting the guys we are getting back, I think work ethic and trying to do things a bit different than we may be have in the past, can pay off for us."
There's as much change in a move to a tighter six-team region. In addition to the addition of Douglas County and Tri-Cities, the region schedule will feature week-long, three-game series instead of the traditional home-and-home format.
While it has drawbacks, considering some weeks may be much less competitive than others, region play should allow coaches to see how their rotation may set up come playoff time.
"It's going to be tough at times," said DeLoach, possibly looking ahead to the week of April 11 — when East Coweta and Newnan hold its region series. "I think the plus is that in time it will tell you who are the better teams because you have to play three games in one week. The positive side is that it's going to show you who has a No. 2 and a No. 3 and a No. 4 [pitcher]."


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Baseball: Oaks Christian beats Nordhoff in TVL opener
After shaky 1st, Stoutland leads Lions to win
It was Christian Stoutland's first start on the mound as a varsity player, and it began like this:
Catcher's interference, a bad throw on a pickoff attempt by the senior pitcher, and a throwing error by the shortstop gave visiting Nordhoff a 1-0 lead, a runner on third base and no outs in the top of the first.
The Oaks Christian right-hander took a stroll around the mound and awaited for coach Tim Penprase to arrive for a meeting with his infield.
"He just told us to regroup," Stoutland said. "I knew I could count on my fielders. I just needed to settle down and play like I know I can."
Worked like a charm.
Stoutland recorded back-to-back strikeouts and a foul out to escape any further damage, and the tone was set. Oaks Christian staved off a rough start, both in the field and at the plate, and went on to record a 4-1 victory over visiting Nordhoff in the Tri-Valley League baseball opener Wednesday afternoon.
"It wasn't pretty, but we got it together and got the victory," Penprase said. "I liked the way our guys responded."
Oaks Christian won the CIF-Southern Section Division 4 championship last spring, but also graduated 15 seniors, most of them impact players.
The revamped Lions demonstrated two sides to their game in the Tri-Valley opener: inexperienced enough to make mistakes, resilient enough to respond.
"We know we have a target on our back as the defending champions," Stoutland said. "We don't mind that at all. We know we have to raise our game."
For Nordhoff, it was a loss with lessons.
The Rangers got a gutty effort from starting pitcher Cody Deason, who for three innings performed a high-wire act worthy of Nik Wallenda. The junior pitcher walked six batters in the first three innings, but each time quashed the threat.
He reached pitch No. 100 in the fourth inning, left the contest, and the Rangers' fortunes changed.
Oaks Christian evened the game at 1-1 in the fourth on a bloop double by Brent Schatz, a single by Chris Davis and a delayed double steal.
The Lions took the lead for good in the fifth on back-to-back doubles by Tyson Quolas and Phil Quartararo, and added a two-run double by Noah Prewett in the sixth.
"We're not like a lot of programs that play baseball all fall," said Nordhoff coach Glenn Pinkard, "and we get started just before the season. This is basically our spring training. Our guys are learning and playing hard and I'm proud of them. We'll continue to get better."
Pinkard pointed to the first as a turning point.
"If we get a couple of hits there, it changes the game," he said. "We can't afford to waste our opportunities."
Stoutland may be making the most of his chance. He struck out nine, allowed just three hits and surrendered one unearned run.
As a junior last year, he battled injuries and didn't see much action on a team loaded with quality arms.
He has been used in relief in the early season and showed enough to warrant the start in the league opener.
"I was excited," he said. "I didn't want to let my team down today."
"He's been working so hard in the offseason and he's earned his chance," Penprase said. "He certainly pitched well tonight. I'm happy for him and I'm hoping he has a big season."
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Potsdam State vs. Elmira
March 25, 2006
|Travis Holmes
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|George Nolan
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|Harrison Rogers
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|Raj Wasson
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|Matt Vaverchak
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|Dave Uzialko
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|Adam Wood
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|Scott Roes
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|Brian Hondorf
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|Tim Neer
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|Adam Williamson
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|Mike Szpiech
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|Chris Tarkowski
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| In a very physical game, Potsdam scored 6 second half goals on their way to defeating Elmira College 10-6. The Bears now move to 3-2 while Elmira drops to 1-1.
Potsdam opened up a 2-0 lead after the first quarter on goals by Travis Holmes (Jamesville-Dewitt/Herkimer CC) and Matt Vaverchak (Binghampton/Seton Catholic). Elmira began the second period with 2 goals from Ashton McLean (Scarborogh, ONT./Malvern) which temporarily tied the game at 2. Potsdam would quickly answer back with goals by Harrison Rogers (Grand Island/Grand Island) and Travis Holmes to end the half at 4-2 in favor of Potsdam. Holmes finished the game with three goals and an assist.
Elmira would strike first in the third period of play, with a score by way of Mike Szpiech (Hamilton, ONT./Albany Academy), but Potsdam would score three more times each in the third and forth quarters to put the game out of reach for Elmira.
Potsdam goaltender Brian Hondorf (Webster-Schroeder/MCC)) made 10 saves and allowed 6 goals in 58 minutes for the win. Elmira�s Alex Jacques (Bainbridge Island, WA/Malden Catholic) made 17 saves in the loss.
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Collin Klein, Kansas State Wildcats quarterback, third in Scripps Heisman Poll
Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein slid to third in the Scripps Heisman Poll following a bye week for the Wildcats.
Klein, who led the Scripps Heisman Poll for four consecutive weeks until Texas A&M's freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel took over on Nov. 21, has one more chance to impress the Heisman voters on Saturday when the Wildcats (10-1, 6th in the BCS) host Texas.
On Dec. 8, the winner of the Heisman Trophy will be announced. All Heisman votes are due by Monday, Dec. 3.
The Scripps Heisman Poll voters already have a pretty clear idea of who that winner will be.
Johnny Football Manziel leads the Poll, receiving first-place votes from eight of the 10 pollsters and 47 points overall.
Manziel cemented himself as the Heisman favorite last Saturday, throwing for 344 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, and running for 67 yards and two touchdowns in the Aggies' 59-29 rout of Missouri.
Manziel broke the Southeastern Conference's single-season total yardage record, moving past former Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. Newton and Tebow both won the Heisman Trophy.
Texas A&M (10-2, 9th in BCS rankings) will play next in a still-to-be-determined bowl game.
Manziel's closest competition on Dec. 8 might come from Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o, who moved up to second in the Scripps Heisman Poll with two first-place votes and 36 points overall. Te'o had five tackles and an interception in the Fighting Irish's 22-13 victory over USC last Saturday.
Notre Dame is 12-0, and is first in the BCS rankings. It will play in the BCS title game on Jan. 7 vs. the winner of this Saturday's SEC championship game between Georgia and Alabama.
Oregon running back Kenjon Barner moved up a notch to fourth after rushing for 198 yards and two touchdowns in the Ducks' regular-season finale, a 48-24 victory over Oregon State. Oregon finished 11-1 and is ranked fifth by the BCS.
Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller is fifth. He completed 14-of-18 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown in the Buckeyes' 26-21 victory over Michigan. His season is complete as Ohio State (12-0) is on probation and ineligible to play in the Big Ten championship game or a postseason bowl.
The Scripps poll is the longest running Heisman poll in the nation. Since its inception in 1987, it has correctly picked the Heisman winner in its final weekly poll 21 of 25 years, including Robert Griffin III last year. Ten Heisman voters each selected five players this week, and points are awarded on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis, with five points for a first-place vote, four points for second, etc.
This week's top five:
Player, School, Season Stats, Poll Points (first-place votes in parentheses).
1. QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M, 3,419 passing yards, 68.3 completion pct., 24 TDs, 8 ints., 1,181 rushing yards, 19 TDs, 47 (8).
2. LB Manti Te'o, Notre Dame, 103 tackles, 7 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered, 1.5 sacks, 36 (2).
3. QB Collin Klein, Kansas State, 2,306 passing yards, 66.7 completion pct., 14 TDs, 6 interceptions, 787 rushing yards, 20 TDs, 32.
4. RB Kenjon Barner, Oregon, 1,624 rushing yards, 21 TDs, 19 receptions, 1 TD, 12.
5. Ohio State QB Braxton Miller, 2,039 passing yards, 58.3 completion pct., 15 TDs, 6 ints., 1,271 rushing yards, 13 TDs, 6
Others receiving votes: USC WR/KR Marqise Lee 5, Northern Illinois QB Jordan Lynch 4, Wisconsin RB Montee Ball 3, Clemson QB Tajh Boyd 2, Alabama QB A.J. McCarron 2, South Carolina DE Jadeveon Clowney 1.
Last week's top five:
Player, School, Season Stats, Poll Points (first-place votes in parentheses).
1. QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M, 47 (8).
2. QB Collin Klein, Kansas State, 32 (1).
3. LB Manti Te'o, Notre Dame, 27 (1).
4. WR/KR Marqise Lee, USC, 11.
5. RB Kenjon Barner, Oregon, 10.
Voters: Kirk Bohls, Austin American-Statesman; Randy Beard, Evansville Courier & Press; Jimmy Burch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Bob Condotta, Seattle Times; Dennis Dodd, CBSSports.com; Vahe Gregorian, St. Louis Post-Dispatch; John Helsley, The Oklahoman; Mike Griffith, Mlive.com; Todd Jones, Columbus Dispatch, and Michael C. Lewis.
(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, http://www.shns.com)


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Having a blog on writing gives you the opportunity to speak with some very impressive people. Some days you wonder how you get so lucky. Today's interview is with an amazingly talented and smart writer. I'm stealing this next part from her website because it's too good not to. JOANNE ROCKLIN is the critically acclaimed author of several books, including ONE DAY AND ONE AMAZING MORNING ON ORANGE STREET, an Indie Bound book; STRUDEL STORIES, which was a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and an American Library Association Notable Book, and FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!, which was a School Library Journal Best Book and a Bank Street Best Book. Her early readers THREE SMART PALS and THIS BOOK IS HAUNTED will soon be e-books, the latter also to be released as an App.
Her latest middle grade novel is ONE DAY AND ONE AMAZING MORNING ON ORANGE STREET, also published as an audiobook. "Fully realized characters and setting definitely make this one morning on Orange Street amazing." KIRKUS, starred.
She has a doctorate in psychology and is a former elementary school teacher, presently writing children's books full-time. For several years she taught a popular class in writing children's books at UCLA Extension. She gives presentations in schools, libraries and bookstores and has been a speaker for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the California Reading Association, and other organizations.
Joanne is a rock star. Wouldn't you say? Is it possible to air guitar to book interviews? (because I'm doing that right now). Okay, now that my opening act is over let's get to the main event.
You have a strong history of writing and teaching, can you tell us what brought you to writing for children?
JOANNE ROCKLIN: I have always written, ever since I was very little-- poems, stories, etc. Books have been one of my greatest loves, and I believe that most, if not all, writers have been life-long readers. As for writing for children-- I write middle grade, and the middle grade voice is strongest in my head, because of all the letters I wrote to a best friend during summer vacations. I fell in love with children's literature all over again when I had my own children. And, living in L.A., I found myself taking wonderful children's writing classes at UCLA Extension, as well as becoming inspired by and active in The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, which began in L.A. but is now an international organization.
Your new book sounds wonderful, can you tell us a little about it?
JR: This isn't really a lazy way out, but no one has described my novel better than my own editor in the flap copy, who understood the book completely. Here goes:
When a mysterious man arrives one day on Orange Street, the children who live on the block try to find out who he is and why he's there. Little do they know that his story—and the story of a very old orange tree—connects to each of their personal worries in ways they never could have imagined. From impressing friends to dealing with an expanding family to understanding a younger sibling's illness, the characters' storylines come together around that orange tree.
Taking place over the course of a day and a half, Joanne Rocklin's masterful novel deftly builds a story about family, childhood anxieties, and the importance of connection. In the end the fate of the tree (and the kids who care for it) reminds us of the magic of the everyday and of the rich history all around us.
The story also touches on the Great Depression, Vietnam War, and America's changing landscape.
I love writing for middle grade. Do you prefer writing for a specific age group? If so, why?
JR: Yes, I love writing for that age, too. My own middle grade years were spent with my head in a book. And as I said, I wrote piles of letters to a friend during the summers, and after the summer we exchanged letters! So I have boxes of my own middle grade voice sitting in my garage. I love that in middle grades the conflict is out there in the open and the main character doesn't have to be disguised as a bunny or a mouse. But I also love the naivety of the age, combined with a growing awareness--this makes for great opportunities for humor!
What is the biggest mistake you see new writers making when writing for children?
JR: The biggest mistake is not understanding that each genre reflects the developmental age and needs of the child reader. That is, there's a reason a picture book looks and sounds the way it does. There's a reason why a 6 year old is not usually a main character in a middle grade. There's a reason why young "easy" readers have self-contained (vs. cliff-hanging) chapters. I've written articles about this aspect of children's books. My web site has an interview with me on this topic. (joannerocklin.com)
Your posts on writer's block are extremely helpful. Do you find this is a huge roadblock for many writers? Why do you think that is?
JR: I don't know what the numbers are, but I'd guess it's a problem for most writers at some point. I believe that the main reason is that all writers are readers. We've all read the very best books out there, so our gold standard for ourselves is pretty high. Once I got it into my head that the first draft is usually AWFUL, and that's ok, and that work tends to improve and develop after revision, I was (almost) cured of my occasional block...I love talking and thinking about the writer's process, though. It's all so---human!
There is a lot of buzz on the internet right now about self-publishing vs. legacy publishing. I would like to know your thoughts about this and what you think the benefits of both of them are?
JR: I'm afraid I don't know much about this topic. I have never considered self-publishing. I think the main issue is distribution once it's published, and it's exhausting thinking about doing it all myself...
One of my favorite questions to ask authors is - if you were stuck on a deserted island with only one book to read what would it be and why?
JR: Oh, gosh. Probably a book about how to get off the island...you've heard that before, I'm sure. The thought terrifies me! I've honestly never thought about this! I don't even know how to make a fire. Hmmmm....Reading, as I said, is one of my greatest escapes--it would have to be an amazing book to take my mind off that crisis. Probably a book of good poetry, an anthology from all over the world....
One of the funny things about that favorite question. I've never thought about what book I would want if I was stuck on an island. Hmmm. I'm pretty sure there would be zombies and dinosaurs on the island no matter where it was.
I can't thank Joanne enough for taking time to speak with me and share her thoughts on writing. I'm very anxious to read her new book and I have to find This Book is Haunted. Looks glorious, right?


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With my review, please take into account that I got a discount for this guitar during a Christmas special. This was my first classical guitar, and therefore I was looking for something inexpensive. For the price, I believe that I got a great deal. With my expectations low from the start, this guitar really surprised me. Being my first classical, I really don't have much to compare it to, but I think the tone is decent for the price. The fretboard provides plenty of space between strings and the neck is nice and smooth. What really makes this guitar special though is the fact that it is electric too. The electric tone by itself is not amazing, but consistent with the price. Where this guitar shines is when I plug it into my Digitech RP500. It sounds very nice going through that and allows me to record into my computer with nice quality. So the real question is, would I buy it for full price? Yes, I would would feel good buying this at full price. If you're on a budget and need a classical with electric, then this is what I recommend.
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So after researching I decided to purchase this guitar mostly because I needed a inexpensive classical that had a pickup for playing live. When the delivery guy handed it to me it felt like an empty box. It is a VERY light guitar. And as you can imagine this makes a huge difference in the sound quality. Little to no bass response. I've had other guitars with a "plywood" top but none sounded this thin. And the strings? Take them right off and throw them away. Don't waste any time trying to tune or set the intonation without new strings. So after stringing it up I plugged it in to my PA. The pickup was SO dissapointing. Two controls. One for tone. One for volume. The tone goes from mud to tin can with little in between. The volume has to be all the way up to for it to be heard and even that is not enough. I had to turn the PA gain on that channel to 9 to get it even with my other acoustic guitar's volume. Wow, what a let down. The ONLY saving grace of this guitar is the neck.
So don't make the mistake I made and order this because it was the cheapest acoustic/electric classical and remember the old adage is correct in this case...you get what you pay for.
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Purchased for near-beginner for mostly acoustic play, very much enjoyed by the teen-aged recipient. It does require tuning daily, but holds tuning well during sessions - possibly a bonus for teaching!
Recommended as a good value.
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Here, you get more than you pay for, remembering what you're actually paying. A fun, versatile guitar that's initially hard to play for a flattop player due to its wide, classical fingerboard. Get used to it! It's worth it for the sound and the fun. Not to mention for the exercise! Well worth the sale price for the fun, the acoustic sound, and, most fun of all, the passively amplified sound through my acoustic amp.
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I never intended to buy this instrument when I walked into the guitar store. But, after playing every nylon string guitar in the store (including some very pricey high-end instruments made by name-brand luthiers), I found this guitar to be the equal of all those instruments and more, save for the lack of fancy inlays and bindings. I bought it for [$] and have been very happy with it ever since.This is my main guitar. I play primarily finger-style jazz (bossa-nova style). I have been playing for almost 20 years.I had to put a felt shim in the on-board electronics to get rid of a buzz that would appear at certain resonant frequencies. That would be the only flaw this guitar had (which is easily addressed).I could not recommend this guitar more highly. It is a true player's instrument.
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One of the best inexpensive guitars I have ever seen !!
I bought one of the Lucero LC200ce, and was surprised by the high quality and good tone of the instrument!
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The only problem I found was that the high E and low E strings were lower in volume through the amp, and it needed a good preamp to boost the level to a useable volume.
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This guitar is absolutely beautiful. I got this guitar for my birthday and can't find a way to stop playing it! The craftsmanship is a wonderful work of art and sound like its way more than its worth. The only down side was that I had to wait at least two months because it was on back order, but it wwas well worth the wait. The price is unbeatable and if you don't buy it, you're pretty stupid. :D
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Domestic Violence Abuse Indicators
While it is not always possible to predict whether a potential partner might become abusive, the following indicators are often seen in people who abuse their partners. If the person exhibits several of these behaviors there may be a strong potential for domestic violence:
Extreme Jealousy
Is your partner distrusting and possessive? Does he/she question and "check up" on you excessively?
Controlling Behavior
Does your partner try to control where you go, what you do, whom you see? Does he/she limit your access to family or friends?
Quick Involvement
Did your partner come on like a whirlwind, demanding quick commitment?
Unrealistic Expectations
Does your partner depend on you to meet all needs? Are you expected to be the perfect spouse, parent, lover, friend?
Does your partner try to cut you off from resources, limit your contact with family and friends, prevent you from going to work or school?
Blames Others for Own Problems
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Cruelty to Animals or Children
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Drums of War
April 06- 08, 2012
Canton of Baelfire Dunn
The drums of war have sounded ..
The year is 1412. Europe is immersed in the battle for France. The House of Valois and the House of Plantagenet are waging war for control of the French throne. The House of Valois has claimed the title of King of France, while the Plantagenets have claimed the thrones of both France and England. The country is torn. The camp is divided. Which side will you support? Will you choose to fly the French Feur de lis or display the English lion. You must choose your allegiance when you arrive on site and step back into this war torn time in history known as The Hundred Years War.
On the fields of Elchenburg Castle, these epic battles will continue. Melees of grand proportions in both heavy and rapier will offer opportunities for practice and authorization. Archers will have opportunities to hone their skills as well. Thrown weapons, siege weapons and more will be there.
Martial Activities:
Heavy melees, rapier melees, archery and thrown weapons, siege demo and authorizations.
Arts & Sciences Activities:
Back by popular demand, the Fighter Fashion Show will occur again this year. There will be a baronial banner making competition in the French or English style, with a prize for the winner. It is encouraged but not required that entries be donated to the barony to be displayed at future events. There will be a brewing competition with prizes for each category as well as brewing classes. Lady Murienne will sponsor a French vs English dessert competition. Bring your best period dessert from either of the warring countries, they will be judged twice, once for how period they are (yes documentation is required), and once for how tasty they are! There will be a prize for each! Since it is Easter weekend, there will be a Easter Bonnet competition with prizes- Best period head wear documented to the time of the theme. There will also be a scroll blank competition in the French or English style with prizes. There will be a drumming competition with Master Achbar. There will be French and English dancing in the castle after the feast. Check our website for a list of classes.
Adult, Member: $12.00 Day-Trip $5.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $17.00 Day-Trip $5.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (7-17): $7.00 Day-Trip $5.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-6): $0.00 Day-Trip $5.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
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Pre-registration Cost: Adult Member: $10.00 Includes Camping, Adult Non-Member: $15.00 Includes Camping, Youth: Ages 7-17 $7.00 Includes Camping, Child: Ages 0-6 FREE Includes Camping.
Make Checks Payable To:
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Elchenburg Castle 2239 Center Road, Boonville, NC 27001 Site will open at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 6th and close at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 7th. Site closes 12pm Sunday.
Site Restrictions:
Elchenburg Castle is a beautiful site but it is essentially a farm field. It may pose challenges to those with mobility issues. Please plan accordingly. Respect each other, the site and the staff. Ground fires are allowed if pits are filled in, stones and wood removed from site or to the woods. Alcohol beverages, consumption & sharing must follow modern laws. YOU MUST BE 21 to consume alcohol. If you share alcohol, ensure the recipient is at least 21. Violation is cause for being put off site. Pets are allowed Leashed and Attended at all times. Be certain to clean up after your pets.
Feast Information:
A 5-course feast will be prepared with dishes from both sides of the war. French and English will join together for a hearty feast in celebration of the spring, and in hope of a time of peace. Feast will be available for the first 50 people to reserve a seat. For Dietary concerns please contact Lady Murienne l'aloiere at dragonfly78[AT]gmail.com. The fee for feast will be a mere $5.00 per person.
Merchanting Information:
Merchants are welcome and encouraged. Please contact Till Campbell, Seneschal, Baelfire Dunn at tillfirehorn[AT]yahoo.com for information.
Other Information:
Childrens Activities: Easter Egg Hunt, egg coloring, Archery. Newcomer's Point will be available to educate and assist all who are interested in learning more about the SCA.
Autocrat's Information:
Lady Caitlin MacDonoughue (Ruth Harris), 136 Romany Lane, Mooresville, NC 28117, Phone: (704) 773-0179, E-mail: caitlinofbaelfiredun[AT]yahoo.com
Lord Edmund Hawkesworth (Bailey Harris), 136 Romany Lane, Mooresville, NC 28117, Phone: (704) 799-6783, E-mail: ednund.hawkesworth[AT]yahoo.com
From the South: Take your best route to I-77 North. Take exit 82 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp.
*Proceed less than a mile and turn right onto Messick Rd. Proceed to the end of Messick Rd. and turn left on Center Rd. Approx. 8 miles later is a Pure Oil gas station on the left. 1.4 miles past the Pure Oil station, turn right on Willow Lane, just past Mitchel Chapel United Methodist Church. Signs will be posted.
From Hwy 421: Proceed to intersection with I-77 North, Exit 82, use directions from *
From I-81: Proceed to I-77 South to Exit 82, turn left at the exit ramp, use directions from *
From the East: Be Aware, signs from this direction are routinely stolen. Be certain to have a backup for finding site. From Interstate 40, take exit to Highway 421 toward Boone and Yadkinville. This road exits from I-40 on the west side of Winston Salem near the intersection of Business I-40 and Bypass I-40. Continue on 421 until the Yadkinville/Highway 601 Exit. At the end of the exit ramp in Yadkinville, turn right toward Boonville. Proceed into Yadkinville, and turn left onto old Highway 421. From old 421 one turn right on Booger Swamp Road, and at the end of Booger Swamp, turn right on Center Road. Turn left on Willow Lane. If you see the Mitchel Chapel United Methodist Church, you have gone too far.
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hey, I'm looking for a free wolf mmo. So far the only one I've found is wolf quest, but I was wondering if there are any others.
4story has a werewolf class, but you won't find many games. Maybe wolfteam? Its room-based though.
My father...was a baker...and a fiend.
And one night, one night he goes of craazziier than usual, cooking. Mommy orders take-out to defend herself. He doesn't like this. Not. One. Bit.
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Rovere Briccole grezzo - Briccola Oak, raw - Briccola Eiche, unbehandelt
- Rovere Briccole grezzo - Briccola Oak, raw - Briccola Eiche, unbehandelt
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This work is the result of a fusion between, on the one hand, the briccole, for centuries the supporting structures of the city of Venice, weathered and scored by its history, and, on the other hand, steel whose sheen represents the gleam of the waters of the Lagoon, a witness to the passage and rhythm of life with its ships, its people and its culture. The base of the table is made of mirror-finished stainless steel with a polished surface on one side representing still water and with the other side moulded to reproduce the effect of water in motion. Resting on this are planks made out of the briccole, which preserve their original form shaped by the history of Venice itself.


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FR: Obermeyer Kestral Jacket - Christensen
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Here is my Field Report on the Obermeyer Kestral jacket. The HTML file is available for your review and comment via this link:
http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/test/TESTS/FR%20-%20Obermeyer%20Kestral%20jacket%20-%20Christensen/%c2%a0 or http://snipurl.com/26b5ik1%c2%a0 and the text version is included below as well.
Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions. Ryan
February 3, 2013
Field Locations and Test Conditions:
I wore the Kestral approximately thirty days in southeastern Idaho to/from work, shoveling snow and kicking about during the test period. During this time period, we had approximately twenty or so sub-zero (-18+ C) days; the coldest being -21 F (-29 C) with wind gusts up to 20 mph (32 km/h) yielding a Wind Chill Index of -49.55 F (-45 C).
The Kelly Canyon Nordic Area, which is located 26 miles (42 km) northeast of Idaho Falls, Idaho in the Targhee National Forest. The Nordic Area starts at an elevation of approximately 5,900 ft (1,798 m) and reaches elevations of 6,700 ft (2,042 m). With poor early snowfall, the warming hut was not set up until the end of December. I only made one overnight trip in January (have several planned for February). We began skiing to the warming hut about 8:00 p.m. MST. The temperature at the time we began skiing was in the upper 20's (26 to 28 F or -3 to -2 C) and there was no wind. There was about an inch (2.5 cm) of new, wet snow since the last skiers. My guess is that overnight low temperature was in the low teens (12 to 14 F or -11 to -10 C). Other than some fog, it was a great night for skiing. Coming out in the morning, the temperature was a little warmer and thus the snow was a bit sticky. However, the fog was gone and therefore another great day for
Temperatures during this phase of the test have been crazy; the coldest being -21 F (-29 C) with wind gusts up to 20 mph (32 km/h) yielding a Wind Chill Index of -49.55 F (-45 C) and the warmest being 54 F (12 C). I only wore the Kestral when the temperature was below 35 F (1.7 C). The Kestral performed well, especially on the colder days. On the windiest days, I wore the hood as well. The jacket did a fine job of keeping me warm, and the cold and wind out. I was impressed with how warm the Kestral kept me the day the wind chill index was -49.55 F (-45 C).
With the temperature in the upper 20's (26 to 28 F or -3 to -2 C) when we started skiing into the Kelly Canyon Nordic Area warming hut, I wore the Kestral over a merino wool/polyester performance base layer on my overnight cross-country ski outing. I also wore a merino wool beanie and ski gloves with Thinsulate. I carried my phone and camera in the Napoleon pocket over the right breast. The gusseted hook and loop closure on each cuff kept the sleeves securely around my gloves. The articulated elbows provided unrestricted movement. After about ten minutes of skiing uphill, while carrying a 75L backpack, I unzipped both pit zips and the front zipper to increase ventilation. After another ten minutes or so of skiing, I needed to shed the Kestral altogether. It was just too warm! I was not able to get enough ventilation through the front and pits to keep up with my sweating. Once we arrived at the hut, I donned the Kestral while we built a fire and gathered
the fixings for our dinner. The jacket kept me comfortably warm while performing these camp chores. I also wore the jacket in the morning, as evidenced in the photo on the right, before we started skiing. However, it was as warm, or warmer, than it was the night before. So, I chose to wear a lighter weight softshell, which proved to be just right for the temperature and aerobic level.
Fortunately, I did not fall while wearing the Kestral. Unfortunately, I was therefore not able to test how well the stretch fleece inner cuffs and powder skirt keep the snow out. Maybe I'll get a chance to test these during the long-term test phase.
The jacket fits me nicely around the neck and through the shoulders and torso. The sleeves are a bit long, but not outrageously so. The tail extends long enough to help keep my big behind warm and dry. The jacket does not bind in the shoulders/pits, even when worn under my 75L backpack. There are no loose threads, runs in the polyester shell, or other flaws in the material and the zippers work smoothly. The Napoleon pocket with its waterproof zipper kept my phone and camera both dry and secure.
I have worn the Kestral approximately thirty days thus far. It has performed very well to this point; even on the twenty or so sub-zero (-18+ C) days during this test period. The coldest of those days was -21 F (-29.4 C) with wind gusts up to 20 mph (32.2 km/h).
Pros Thus Far:
stylish look
feel of shell fabric
fully seam sealed
numerous pockets
pit zips
detachable, adjustable hood
Cons Thus Far:
nothing at this time
This concludes my Field Report on the Obermeyer Kestral jacket. Please check back in two months for my final test results. Thanks to Obermeyer and BackpackGearTest.org for allowing me to participate in this test series.
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Hey, friends, remember how I told you a few months ago about what a lifesaver Netflix is for our family? At the time, we were pretty new to the whole thing and I was just thrilled that Little Crafter was able to view some of his favorite shows, like Jake and the Neverland Pirates, without us having to pay an expensive cable bill! We've also used the DVD service a few times and rented Brave, Wall-E, and Prince of Egypt. Up until recently, though, Little Crafter was the primary user of our Netflix account, happily going to the kids' page and watching his shows during his quiet time.
Well, I just recently found out about a great new feature {and it's even accessible to non-members!}, the Netflix Families Page, and I think you're going to find it as helpful as I do! They've created 10 different lists full of suggestions to meet all your summertime viewing needs!
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The Wonder Years
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{Confession time…honestly, the hubby and I may or may not have bought a special DVD player five years ago that plays international discs so that we could watch the Saved by the Bell wedding episode we bought on ebay.}
Anyway, I digress. We have been using the lists this summer to help us come up with fun things to do…and not just watching the movies themselves! Like I mentioned the other day, Little Crafter is constantly whining, "What should I doooooo?" I'm sure he's not the only one, which is why parents spend nearly double on summer entertainment than they do even on holidays. So, I've been using the suggested movies in these collections to inspire activities and crafts too before and after we watch them. Today, I thought I'd show you some fun ways your family can experience The Lorax.
Little Crafter and I are huge Dr. Seuss fans, so I knew he'd enjoy the film. I'd been wanting to see it myself, so when it showed up in the Family Movie Night collection, I was excited to watch it together. I wanted to take it a step further though, because I didn't want LC to just think it was a funny movie and miss the message. The film teaches that we have to take responsibility for caring for our environment and maintaining the ecosystem, which is an important reminder for all of us. So, here are some learning activities and crafts that reinforce those ideas!
Activity #1: Nature Scavenger Hunt
Make a list of things that are part of the ecosystem, like leaves, flowers, soil, sticks/branches, pinecones, and anything else you can think of. Have your child{ren} search for those things in your neighborhood. Once they find the items on the list, talk about how they are inter-related.
Activity #2: Take a Hike!
Take a day trip to a place where you can really be in nature. We went to a local state park/waterfalls area and LC actually did a scavenger hunt there too. Picnic in the great outdoors and let your kids see what things are like in areas that haven't been cleared for housing developments and shopping centers. Let them climb on rocks, jump in the lake, and experience the natural world!
Activity #3: Plant something!
Get your hands dirty planting flowers, vegetables, herbs, or any kind of seeds, then enjoy watching them grow! Bonus fun time if you decorate the pots first! For specific ideas, see our Polka Dot Flowerpots, Paint Drip Flowerpot, and Fabric Covered Flowerpots!
Activity #4: Make and utilize a reusable canvas bag.
Instead of using and wasting paper and plastic bags from the grocery store, talk about the importance of reusable canvas totes. Let your little crafter{s} decorate their own reusable bag to carry toys, snacks, and other goodies. Puff paint and stamps or toilet paper rolls makes great designs, and you can even add a photo!
Activity #5: Play with trash!
Before you throw away those empty toilet paper rolls, why not craft with them? Turn them into monsters or use them as stampers to decorate a canvas for your home!
These are just a few ways you can turn Family Movie Night into a week-long educational experience! Most of them cost very little, including the Netflix Subscription, which is just $7.99/mo. Yep, it's cheaper to subscribe for a whole year than it is to take a family of five to the movies twice {without popcorn}! And, many families in the U.S. already have three or more Netflix-ready devices in their household. Netflix works on a wide range of devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, Smart TVs, Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo Wii.
Whether you're a subscriber or not, I hope you'll check out the Families Page and see all the suggestions to meet your entertainment needs this summer; for the kids, for you, and for the whole family!
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Netflix.com/Families is a new destination designed to meet your family's summertime entertainment needs. On Netflix.com/Families, parents can find lists of movies and TV shows for all kinds of special summer moments.
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6 comments on Netflix Families: Something for Everyone
This is a great new feature. I hadn't even noticed. It's nice to be able to try to find movies we'd all enjoy!
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I can't wait to check out all the cool shows on Netflix! I can introduce Marley to all the stuff I used to love when I was a kid! Thanks for the heads-up! Great list of fun activities, too – now if only it'll stop raining here in GA long enough to get outside and do some of them…
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We LOVE, LOVE netflix!! In fact we are looking at doing away with our cable because we can watch most of the things we like on netflix. However I hadn't looked into the family page, I'll be doing that soon.:)
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We don't have NetFlix but I've always been interested in it!
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You had me at The Wonder Years! Love that show.
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I LOVED The Wonder Years….thanks for the family inspiration and the walk down TV memory lane!
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Eastern Diversified Metals
October 1996 - Information Update
Contractors for AT&T (now known as Lucent Technologies), under oversight from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recently completed work to enlarge the stormwater runoff collection basin at the Eastern Diversified Metals Superfund Site. As a result of this work, stormwater runoff from rain and snow fall is collected and treated separately from contaminated leachate. Storm water is directed through ditches lined with limestone rock to the runoff basin. This basin separates any fluff (see "Site History" on page 2) from the water and allows the water to drain. This is the last in a series of construction actions designed to clean the water leaving the Site.
Last winter, a collection system for leachate water was completed. The collection system captures and drains the leachate from wet areas at the base of the fluff pile. "Spring's very wet weather severely tested the collection system, and it proved to be very effective in capturing the leachate water from the fluff pile," said EPA Remedial Project Manager, Frank Vavra.
Another improvement was made this year when contractors upgraded the Site Treatment Plant (STP). Upgrades included installing a more advanced filtration system. The improved STP began operating in March 1996. Tests on the improved system revealed that the new sand filters and ion exchange resin filters are very efficient at removing solids and metals from the leachate and groundwater.
Because water levels were very high during the spring and early summer, EPA is conducting further tests on the water entering and leaving the STP to determine if further upgrades are necessary.
EPA has completed and approved the final Remedial Design for removing fluff from sediments in the tributary of the Little Schuylkill River. This design also includes plans for removing the last of the dioxin-contaminated fluff and soil from the burn area adjacent to the fluff pile. Contractors began this work in early October, and EPA expects this work to be completed in December 1996. The dioxin-contaminated fluff will be taken to an approved facility in Coffeyville, Kansas for treatment and disposal. The sediments will be drained, and the fluff that is removed from the sediments will be disposed offsite at an approved landfill.
Design work is continuing for separating and recycling the metals and plastic in the fluff pile. In addition, contractors are drafting the technical specifications for a full-scale on-Site recycling plant. Once this work is completed, a final report will be submitted to EPA.
Small-batch testing and chemical analysis of the plastic and metals revealed low levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in some of the plastic separated from the fluff. EPA will evaluate the final report before determining how this will affect the recycling of polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride.
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In 1974, EDM installed a treatment system to process the liquid waste coming from the pile. Between 1984 and 1987, EPA and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) conducted tests on the water underneath the site (ground water) and on nearby streams. These tests revealed contamination resulting from the fluff pile and site operations.
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Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
about 4 egg whites
1/6 cup almond milk
1/2 tsp seasoning (garlic pepper)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup spinach chopped
1 cup crumbled turkey sausage
4 egg roll wraps
1/2 cup reduced fat monterey jack cheese
2 tbsps asiago cheese
non-fat cooking spray
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. On the stove, heat a large skillet greased with cooking spray to medium high.
3. Whisk together egg, milk and peppers in a bowl, and add to skillet; scramble until nearly done. Add spinach and cooked meat and stir together until well-mixed, then remove from burner.
4. Assemble the egg rolls: on each wrapper, place egg mixture, two tablespoons shredded jack cheese and sprinkle with half a tablespoon of asiago cheese. Moisten the edges of each egg roll wrap; fold in sides and then roll tightly the long way like an egg roll; place in a baking dish greased with cooking spray.
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Recipe Development: Techniques
Posted 23 January 2013 - 01:36 PM
My question is this: When you are developing a dish, what are the best techniques you have come up with?
Do you always start with one ingredient and go from there? Cook a recipe exactly as stated, and only after experiment with it? Look at color? Do you write everything down as you go, or simply rely on memory? Do you open your fridge and say, "what is about to spoil?" (I do this constantly )
Anything that has to do with HOW to develop recipes would be my hope for this discussion. Individual examples are OK, but the technique is what I want to know!
Posted 23 January 2013 - 02:57 PM
Then I'll look at the ingredients and balance the textures - I like a bit of crunchiness and "squish-iness" in a single plate, so I'll choose how to prepare each component. For this, it's generally recalling techniques from your experience. Candied walnuts provide a nice crunch, and a fig puree or fluid gel would provide a nice soft squishy component. Next, balance the flavors - especially salt and sweet/sour (I'm sure I'm missing something...). For the goat cheese example, I could add some balsamic vinegar to the fig puree for a boost in the sour department, etc. At the end, I like to throw in raw or "natural" ingredients that tie back to any flavors used in the sauces (mainly for garnish, but also to make the dish more substantial). For this, I might throw a few sliced figs into the mix to accompany the fig puree (as well as some nice chevre).
Usually by this point the recipe is done. Next you cross your fingers and hope for the best...
Edited by Baselerd, 23 January 2013 - 02:58 PM.
Posted 23 January 2013 - 05:05 PM
lately Ive been going to the market, picking out an awesome central ingredient for a dish, and then using the flavor bible to put together a dish. Cant speak highly enough about that book, it suggests flavor profiles Id have never thought of etc.
My question is this: When you are developing a dish, what are the best techniques you have come up with?
Edited by Twyst, 23 January 2013 - 05:06 PM.
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Posted 24 January 2013 - 05:03 PM
Personally, I look at what I have completed, then ask "what is it lacking". Tecture? Color? Contrasting flavors? Presentation?
This is a part of my process, but I am always interested to hear others tricks.
Also, during development, how is one to document what goes in to a recipe? I have tried writing things down as I go, but the act of documentation seems to stifle my creativity. Does anyone else experience this?
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I find it very difficult to document as I go, unless there's a period when something simmers, rests, or otherwise gives me some down time. Otherwise I have to wait until I'm done, then write it down to the best of my knowledge, then write impressions and suggestions for change the next time around. My husband has a good palate and often has suggestions for additions or changes. Since our flavor profile preferences are slightly different (he'll add sweet, I'll add sour) we end up with a pretty good balance.
Also, during development, how is one to document what goes in to a recipe? I have tried writing things down as I go, but the act of documentation seems to stifle my creativity. Does anyone else experience this?
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Posted 27 January 2013 - 06:29 PM
Shalmanese, I understand Synthesia, at least in a small way....I do the same thing with numbers, colors and letters...although not in any diagnosed way.
What does the finished picture look like to you? I know that's rather personal, but I appreciate whatever you are willing to share.
Posted 27 January 2013 - 08:40 PM
Shalmanese, I understand Synthesia, at least in a small way....I do the same thing with numbers, colors and letters...although not in any diagnosed way.
What does the finished picture look like to you? I know that's rather personal, but I appreciate whatever you are willing to share.
When I'm conceiving of a dish, I can "arrange" certain flavor combinations in my head and see what they look like. Acidic flavors are sharp, buttery flavors are smooth, sweet flavors are round, earthy flavors are rusty/dirty etc. Once I have the flavors in my head, I can see if they're aesthetically pleasing or not and can add or subtract flavors until I get something I like.
When I'm tasting a dish, I can see the "shape" that taste makes. Then, I can either pull or hammer the shape until it looks better and, using that, I know how to adjust the dish.
Posted 21 February 2013 - 12:10 PM
i get inspired in spurts: from tasting smth new in the restaurant (usually a higher-end gourmet one) or reading/watching tv (again usually top chefs or indepth foodie programs, iron chef comes to mind). when i want to duplicate smth i try to find several recipes that appeal to me. i tend to read thru lots of recipes/books/online blogs. but mostly i will cook smth that is not too labor intensive.
i often combine several recipes into one. i tend to be very eclectic with mixing various ethnic spices from all over the world, which some people find 'not appropriate'. to me the only thing not appropriate is when it does not taste great. the more products you tasted/experimented with, the better you understand what goes together or not.
and yes i document - if you want to repeat it , you need to measure spices/condiments. when you have like 10 ingredients in some asian sauce - it's very hard to duplicate the taste unless you measure exactly. that is not to say i don't change sauces, but it's ... add this, then that, then a pinch more... and afterwards i write it down right away. even on a piece of paper, but eventually it goes into my computer food-files. and you need a good pantry with lots of spices/vinegars/sauces/etc.
often i find that in traditional ethnic cousines cooking is very rigid and heavy. so i have to adapt it to my tastes: light, lots of fresh produce, lots of strong tastes, lots of various condiments, spices, salads, low on protein,etc. sort of california type of cooking the way i think about it. so i take a recipe for a stew and turn it into a soup or even salad. salad as being mostly greens fruit/veggie combo but some veggies can be cooked/grilled/baked + some prote/nuts/cheese and dressing.
actually i turn pretty much everything into a salad. like take chinese 'gai choy' - it's sort of a cabbagy mustardy green that chinese always wok. i use it as salad greens -it is much better then mustard greens. and it's not a chinese salad either: baked mexican calabasa with goat cheese prosciutto and walnuts, dressed with old balsamico or pomegranate molasses and EVOO. so it's asian-italian-mex-cali? if i have them, i add chinese garlic chives, else just scallions. since i can't always get gai choy, i do watercress half the time, which is the only subs that combines in a similar way. it took probably 6 tries before everything settled to my taste.


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Share Your Style: Our Favorite Plus Size Bloggers Rocking IGIGI Their Way
Posted by IGIGI on October 15, 2014
Get inspired to share your style this season! Some of our favorite bloggers partnered with us to share their style in IGIGI this fall! Bloggers of Roosa's Closet, Muselola and Kathadestropal showcased some great IGIGI looks that you can check out now!