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3 out of 4 stars
If for no other reason, Warner Brothers and the producers of the "Harry Potter" series (under the strict supervision of creator J.K. Rowling of course) deserve credit for achieving a single, yet seemingly impossible task. In the space of 10 years they made eight films which represent the most successful movie franchise of all-time and while doing so didn't churn out a single stinker. Conversely they never delivered us a hands-down classic either.
For those of us who never read a single page of a "Harry Potter" book, the movies spawned from them have an inescapable air of interchangeable sameness, particularly from the third installment on. The only way non-believers can tell them apart is by the age of the three principals. If they're pre-teens, it's an older version. If they're college age, it's a recent edition. If Harry's voice occasionally cracks and he's not yet old enough to shave it's somewhere in the middle.
As series send-offs go "DHP2" sees to every last detail and dangling plot thread with grace, style and a level of class rarely seen in mega-budget Hollywood blockbusters. Even with many deaths along the way, it is decidedly life-affirming. It's emotionally grand without being sappy, grandiose, synthetic or manipulative. There's no artificial tugging of heart-strings here.
As with every other previous installment"DHP2" starts off with a bang but soon falls prey to plodding mid-section filler where not a lot happens. While fans of the books will disagree, "Deathly Hallows" didn't need to be split in two and if it had been made as one three hour film instead of two that run a total of about 4 1/2 hours it might have achieved true greatness.
No matter how they might want to spin it Warner Brothers made two films out of one book simply because they could. It's hard to let go off a franchise this golden (something Warner also had to do not long ago with "The Lord of the Rings") and they wanted to milk "Potter" for every possible drop and the money-grubbing doesn't end there.
"DHP2" also marks the first "Potter" movie presented in 3-D. The operative word here is "presented" as it was not shot in 3-D. This is the visual equivalent of taking a 1960s Rock song recorded in mono and "rechanneling" it into faux-stereo. There's not a single image in "DHP2" that benefits from 3-D, something made even more glaring thanks to the black-blue-gray color palate that has permeated the last half of the franchise. As the tone of the narrative has grown darker, so have the visuals and 3-D only makes it more pronounced in a mostly negative way.
There's an image of Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) seen late in the third act that calls to mind an eerily similar one of John Lennon in "How I Won the War," an obscure anti-war black comedy from 1967. Both men wear beige jackets, sport almost identical haircuts, wear the same granny glasses and are drenched in residual post-battle dirt, blood and sweat.
Their characters emerged victorious after conflicts neither wanted to participate in and each comes to the harrowing realization of the staggering cost at which it was achieved. Both lost many friends (and in Harry's case -- loved ones) along the way which ultimately diminishes their "winning" status.
Probably without any overt intent, Rowling's magnum opus is an eight-part anti-war treatise couched within the friendly confines of a young-adult series of fantasy books that are as equally successful and lucrative as the films. While far the world's most talented writer, Rowling did something with her books something that hasn't been achieved since L. Frank Baum's "Wizard of Oz" series from the early 20th century. She prodded a worldwide generation of children to read and -- more importantly -- like doing it. Rowling fully deserves every cent she's earned from "Potter" and then some.
The "Potter" movies also stick to a quasi-version of the Hippocratic Oath. They took a beloved entity, transformed into another medium, made a bunch of money and did so without doing harm. Everyone involved can take their exit with their heads held high. (Warner Brothers)
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As our follower numbers grow and the work comes in at a steady rate, we thought it best to try and get ourselves a bit more organised. Whilst we've managed to get by through Twitter & email exchanges in the past, it was time to get everyone together to sort out how we move things forward. I won't bore anyone with the details of what 17 cabbies locked in the same room waffled about, but we managed to have a very positive meeting. Huge thanks once more to Mark Rock (@markrock) and all at Audioboo (@audioboo) for letting us use their offices for this meeting. And below is a picture of our historic first meeting. Roughly from left to right those attending where;
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Ohio Wesleyan University Fine Arts Faculty Display Works at Ross Art Museum
December 5, 2007
Faculty art exhibits are held every two years to showcase the latest works of OWU professors who also are studio artists. Pieces now on display range from paintings and photographs to sculptures and ceramics.
" 'Celebrating Creativity' is an apt title for this exhibit," said Justin Kronewetter, museum director and fine arts professor. "Although we are one studio faculty, we are very diverse in the things that motivate us in our personal work. This exhibit features recently created pieces, which also shows that we continue to learn, explore, and grow as artists as well as instructors."
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Ohio Wesleyan University is an undergraduate liberal arts college that transforms the lives of its students through a combination of rigorous academics, mentoring relationships, and real-world experiences. Featured in the book "Colleges That Change Lives," the private university's 1,850 students come from 40 states and 45 countries. Visit www.owu.edu for more information.
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Welcome to the home of the Callaway High School Class of 1984! Can you believe that we left the hallowed halls of Callaway High School almost 30 years ago this coming June? Do you remember cheering for your beloved Chargers? When was the last time that you set foot in the McDonald's on Northside Drive? Have you ever wondered what happened to your prom date or to the person you secretly wanted to date in high school? Most of us would actually like to find out what happened to our Charger friends, and this coming summer is the time for you to reconnect with old friends or to make a few new ones. Join us to reminisce about the old days, the athletic teams, band, choir, FBLA or any other clubs and activities you enjoyed back in the day.
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The U.S. government says it cannot locate millions of dollars in assets allegedly belonging to strip club landlord Rick Rizzolo.
The assets may be needed to satisfy a criminal plea deal.
Rizzolo pleaded guilty to tax evasion in June of last year.
He was sentenced to 366 days behind bars and ordered to sell the Crazy Horse Too topless club to pay $17 million in court-ordered fines, forfeitures and settlements.
Last week, prosecutors asked U.S. District Judge Philip Pro to allow the seizure of the club should Rizzolo fail to reach an agreement with a buyer.
Rizzolo has a sale deadline of September 30th.
But if he can't sell the club, FBI investigators say they can't find the rest of Rizzolo's fortune.
The FBI says Rizzolo gave millions of dollars to his ex-wife in the form of homes, bank accounts and alimony.
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8 Weeks Pregnant: Stats and SymptomsDiana Stone
This week has been one where the couch is my best friend. I am so tired all the time, so tired that as I write this in a packed café, all I can think about is laying my head down to take a nap. My yawning is out of control. I'm sure people think I'm a narcoleptic at this point.
Besides that, I'm starting to show a lot earlier than before. I'm guessing that's a third pregnancy for you.
We have yet to hear the heartbeat, but I'm so hopeful that we will tomorrow! Almost 9 weeks – I should be able to right? The twins we heard at 6, but that was some kind of freak deal with the two of them beating away in there.
Here's this week for you:
How Far Along: 8 weeks and 4 days!
Size of baby: Raspberry!
Sleep: All I want is to sleep. Yet all that happens is tossing and turning. Too hot, too cold, something smells, the cat is on my head, Sam is snoring. The pregnancy dreams are the weirdest that I've ever had.
Total Weight Gain: O_o It's not pretty. That's ok, there will be time to lose it after the baby.
Symptoms: Headaches. Awful. From the Zofran for the nausea. Also nausea. Food aversions. Exhaustion. And lots of emotions.
Movement: Nope!
Maternity Clothes: Pants – tried on a top the other day but it looked really silly. Way too baggy still.
Go-to eats: Cereal. Lots of it. All plain, like Shredded Wheat or Cheerios.
Best moment of the week: Having Bella randomly bring up the baby. It's so cute.
Gender: I keep thinking of this one as a girl, but Sam is convinced it's a boy. And either way we really don't care as long as it's healthy.
What I wish people knew: I still feel panicky when people ask what number baby this is. Because technically it's not our second. But bringing up the twins makes people instantly feel like they did something wrong – it's all a bit awkward.
What I'm looking forward to: Hearing the heartbeat soon!
Milestones: Tastebuds! Hope you like cereal little one.
Diana blogs on raising a toddler daughter and the loss of her twin boys on the aptly named Hormonal Imbalances. Smaller glimpses into her day are on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he remains "disappointed" with suspended Tennessee cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones' decision making and that the player might need more time to prove his behavior has changed.
In an interview with The Tennessean following his annual state of the NFL address Friday in Phoenix, Goodell said continued incidents involving Jones have gotten his attention, and that the cornerback has not "demonstrated that he understands the message clearly and that he is making the correct decisions."
"If he needs more time to understand what we expect of him, then I'll accommodate that," Goodell said.
Jones didn't help himself by being in an Atlanta strip club Jan. 3, when an attorney accused him of punching her. She has since withdrawn a request for his arrest. No charges were filed.
"I am disappointed in that," Goodell said. "I have often said that it is actions that speak louder than words, and that you control those actions."
The NFL will review Jones' status after the Pro Bowl.
"I don't think it takes a huge leap of faith to understand that the commissioner is not going to be happy if you keep going back to places where you've had problems in the past," said Manny Arora, an attorney for Jones.
"He shouldn't have been there. It is our fault that we went there. Everybody understood what happened inside was way overblown and not true, but he shouldn't have been there to begin with."
A Tennessee judge dismissed two misdemeanor charges Thursday from an incident involving Jones on Aug. 25, 2006, in a Nashville suburb, leaving only one criminal charge still pending against him in Georgia from a February 2006 encounter with a police officer.
Las Vegas police named Jones as the person who incited a fight inside a strip club on Feb. 19, 2007, leading to a triple shooting that left one man paralyzed.
The Titans met with representatives of Jones earlier this week to begin deciding if they want to keep the player should he be reinstated, but reached no resolution.
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Although the Wings are getting contributions from all members of the lineup, GM Ken Holland could be looking to acquire more depth, according to the Detroit News.
Rumors have pointed out Carolina Hurricanes center Tuomo Ruutu as a potential candidate, as he is in the final year of his contract at a cap hit of $3.8 million. Holland could also decide to shop on the Canes' blueline and acquire defenseman Bryan Allen.
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So this is the situation I'm in. I brought my horse out to BC 2 months ago. I found a fantastic lady who keeps her own horses and a boarder already on her property of 10 acres. They all live outside with adequate shelter which was what I wanted for my mare. Plus, she offered me a working opportunity, so I don't even pay to keep my horse.
Now, the thing is, the place is a little rundown. Not to the point of being a safety hazard, but just a few things that need a fixer upper. What I would really love to do would be to fix up the tack room or shed/barn (or both). I have to get in there anyways and board up a hole where rats are getting into the tack room. I have offered to fix the fence before when my horse broke it, but she was adamant that her husband would do it. I know some people just like to do it themselves, their way (hey, I'm like that!).
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Winter has arrived in Boulder, Colorado. Snow is starting to stick and temperatures are dropping below freezing. In the past two weeks I went on several day trips to Clear Creek Canyon, Boulder Canyon, and Carter Lake to focus specifically on bouldering. The first day trip was out to a problem called Animal in CCC. Animal is a small roof problem right beside the road. This problem as I quickly found out has a lot of confusion around were to start and what the grade is. The most logical start is off double underclings and powers left through in cut crimps. I started by warming up on the first move and hanging on some of the holds to get as much blood running through my fingers as possible. Then sent it on the next try. My first V9!
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Raisins and grapes can be harmful to dogs.
[Collected on the Internet, 2004]
WARNING Dog Owners
This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. My patient was a
56 pound,
5 yr old
male neutered lab mix who ate half a canister of raisins sometime between
on Tuesday. He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about
on Wednesday but the owner didn't call my emergency service until
I had heard somewhere about raisins AND grapes causing acute renal failure but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject. We had her bring the dog in immediately. In the meantime, I called the ER service at MedVet, and the doctor there was like me—had heard something about it, but.... Anyway, we contacted the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center and they said to give I V fluids at
1 1/2 times
maintenance and watch the kidney values for the next
48-72 hours.
The dog's BUN (blood urea nitrogen level) was already at 32 (normal less than 27) and creatinine over 5 (1.9 is the high end of normal). Both are monitors of kidney function in the bloodstream. We placed an I V catheter and started the fluids. Rechecked the renal values at
and the BUN was over 40 and creatinine over 7 with no urine production after a liter of fluids.
At the point I felt the dog was in acute renal failure and sent him on to MedVet for a urinary catheter to monitor urine output overnight as well as overnight care. He started vomiting again overnight at MedVet and his renal values have continued to increase daily. He produced urine when given lasix as a diuretic. He was on
3 different
anti-vomiting medications and they still couldn't control his vomiting.
Today his urine output decreased again, his BUN was over 120, his creatinine was at 10, his phosphorus was very elevated and his blood pressure, which had been staying around 150, skyrocketed to 220. He continued to vomit and the owners elected to euthanize.
This is a very sad case—great dog, great owners who had no idea raisins could be a toxin. Please alert everyone you know who has a dog of this very serious risk. Poison control said as few as
7 raisins
or grapes could be toxic. Many people I know give their dogs grapes or raisins as treats. Any exposure should give rise to immediate concern. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Laurinda Morris, DVM
Danville Veterinary Clinic
Danville, Ohio
It's a rare pet owner who doesn't slip his critter the occasional treat. Our pets add so much to the quality of our lives that we look for ways to return the kindness, or to at least impart some measure of thanks for all they do. Yet though the urge to do good is there, the mechanism often isn't.
Humans and the pets they keep have widely differing views on what constitutes welcome rewards or recognitions — your dog, for instance, wouldn't think much of a thank-you card, nor would your cat feel properly appreciated were he the recipient of a
dozen roses presented in a nice vase. (Likewise, you would probably feel far less than delighted by the gift of a headless mouse.)
Yet food transcends the species. Almost every creature we would think to keep as a companion appears to take some delight in eating, so a gift of tasty yet out-of-the-ordinary ingestibles becomes a workable way of communicating "I love you," "Well done!" or just "Thanks." Unfortunately, good intentions can have deadly consequences when pet owners make the mistake of assuming all their favorite snacks are also suitable for their animals.
This sad tale about raisin toxicity began circulating on the Internet in April 2004. Unlike many of the pieces being forwarded from one inbox to the next, this one seemingly had some truth to it.
According to the
, around 1989 a disturbing trend began to emerge from the AnTox database used by its Animal Poison Control Center: Nearly all the dogs reported to have eaten grapes or raisins developed acute renal (kidney) failure. These cases were noted all across the USA, with the amount eaten varying widely, from over a pound of grapes to as little as a single serving of raisins:
The database showed that dogs who ate the grapes and raisins typically vomited within a few hours of ingestion. Most of the time, partially digested grapes and raisins could be seen in the vomit, fecal material, or both. At this point, some dogs would stop eating (anorexia), and develop diarrhea. The dogs often became quiet and lethargic, and showed signs of abdominal pain. These clinical signs lasted for several days — sometimes even weeks.
When medical care was sought, blood chemistry panels showed consistent patterns. Hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels) was frequently present, as well as elevated levels of blood urea nitrogen, creatinine and phosphorous (substances that reflect kidney function). These chemistries began to increase anywhere from
24 hours
to several days after the dogs ate the fruit. As the kidney damage developed, the dogs would produce little urine. When they could no longer produce urine, death occurred. In some cases, dogs who received timely veterinary care still had to be euthanized.
Although it was not known what component of the grapes or raisins caused renal failure in dogs, certain possibilities were ruled out, including various pesticides, some heavy metals such as zinc and lead, and fungal contaminants. That dogs reacted in this fashion to both commercially-produced grapes and those grown informally in their owners' back yards indicated the likely culprit had nothing to do with the growing or cultivation process but is instead basic to grapes themselves.
However, others maintained that there is nothing dangerous about dogs eating grapes or raisins, that no causal connection was definitively established between renal failure in dogs and the consumption of grapes, and that (despite previous analyses) any deleterious connection was likely due to pesticides or other toxins and not anything inherent to grapes themselves.
This is not to say you need live in fear of your pooch's keeling over dead if he swallows a grape or two. However, if he downs a handful of grapes or even a smaller amount of raisins, you might want get him to your veterinarian right away. Aggressive treatment with intravenous fluids and close monitoring are a canine's best chance for survival after the ingestion of something toxic.
Grapes and raisins aren't the only people foods reported as dangerous to man's best friend.
and cocoa can prove deadly to them, as can onions and macadamia nuts.
Barbara "killing them with kindness" Mikkelson
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Summer 2002 (Volume 22, No. 2).
Sayler, Catherine. "Kidney Failure and Sour Grapes."
Santa Fe New Mexican.
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The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of super-LED reverse phototherapy with the fluorescent reverse phototherapy in term and late preterm newborns.
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Device: Phototherapy
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Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
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|Efficacy of Reverse Phototherapy With Super Light-emitting Diode(Super-led) in Term and Late Preterm Infants:Randomized and Controlled Clinical Trial
- Bilirubinemia [ Time Frame: 24 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Bilirubin seric level decrease after 24 hours of phototherapy
- Phototherapy Time [ Time Frame: 24 to 48 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Number of hours needed to achieve a sufficiently low level of bilirubin that may allow suspension of phototherapy according to gestational age protocol.
- Adverse Effects [ Time Frame: 24 to 48 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]If any of the following are presented: weight loss, hypothermia or hyperthermia and/or skin lesions
- Treatment Cost [ Time Frame: 24 to 48 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]number of lamps exchanges needed to maintain necessary irradiance
- Treatment Failure [ Time Frame: 24 to 48 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]In cases in which increase in irradiance(>30microwatts/cm2/nm) is needed to lower bilirubin levels.
- Rebound Hyperbilirubinemia [ Time Frame: 24 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Increased bilirubin seric levels, after suspension of phototherapy, with clinical necessity of phototherapy restart.
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Experimental: BILITRON BED®
Super-LED reverse phototherapy
Device: Phototherapy
super LED reverse phototherapy (17 bulbs arranged in 42 x 31 cm in blue base acrylic cot), with spectral irradiance of 8-12microwatts/cm2/nm; daily; until bilirubin reaches level that indicates suspension of therapy
Other Name: Super-LED reverse phototherapy
Active Comparator: BILIBERÇO®
Fluorescent Reverse Phototherapy
Device: Phototherapy
Fluorescent reverse phototherapy (7 white lights 5cm below the base of acrylic cot), with spectral irradiance of 8-12microwatts/cm2/nm; daily; until bilirubin reaches level that indicates suspension of therapy
Other Name: Fluorescent Light reverse phototherapy
Detailed Description:
This is a randomized controlled clinical trial with hospitalized infants in the Professor Fernando Figueira Medicine Institute(IMIP), who require phototherapy as an indication of the medical team. Following the sample calculation, 144 patients will be randomized according to gestational age (350/7-376/7 or 380/7-416/7 weeks) to receive super-LED reverse phototherapy or fluorescent reverse phototherapy with spectral irradiance of 8-12 microwatts/cm2/nm.The bilirubin will be determined by micromethod with bilirubinometer, after blood collection in heparinized capillary until bilirubin reaches level that indicates suspension of therapy.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|35 Weeks to 41 Weeks
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Newborns in the maternity Professor Fernando Figueira Medicine Institute(IMIP)
- Gestational age between 350/7 and 416/7 weeks
- Birth weight greater than 2200g
- Absence of congenital malformations
- indication of phototherapy after 48 hours of life
- Terms of consent signed by parent or guardian
Exclusion Criteria:
- Total Bilirubin level indicative of phototherapy intensive or exchange transfusion
- RH incompatibility hemolytic disease
- Mother's refusal to continue to participate in the study
- Unavailability of the two types of phototherapy equipment for randomization
- Mother or newborn who received phenobarbital
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01340339
|Contact: Danielle Cintra Bezerra Brandão
|Danielle Cintra Bezerra Brandão
|Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, 52030140
|Contact: Fernanda M Almeida, PhD 55 11 98945750 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Danielle CB Brandao, postgraduate
|Principal Investigator:
|Danielle Brandão
|Professor Fernando Figueira Medicine Institute
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Danielle Cintra Bezerra Brandão, Professor Fernando Figueira Integral Medicine Institute
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01340339 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|April 20, 2011
|Last Updated:
|April 21, 2011
|Health Authority:
|Brazil: National Committee of Ethics in Research
Keywords provided by Professor Fernando Figueira Integral Medicine Institute:
Phototherapy and Super-LED Fluorescent lamps
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal
Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Pathologic Processes
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Here is the room before my client let me "do my thing"…
Now what I mean by "do my thing" is when my clients let me come into their home (usually when they are gone for the day) and let me bring in some goodies and freshen up the room. It's my favorite thing to do for clients. My goal is to use what they already have, but then add just a few new things.
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Most of today was spent fabricating the biggest piece of meat that we'll work on in the course: Lamb.
First, of course, we needed the fabrication demo by Chef Guevara, which included the requisite Silence of the Lambs reference ("Brave Clarice. You will let me know when those lambs stop screaming, won't you?"). How strange is it that one of the movies most often cited in culinary school is about a serial killer? Or that those watching the demo had to note how much like a dog the lamb carcass looked?
In any case, we worked on fabricating our lambs in groups of four. I payed close attention as the scheduled final calls for fabricating one lamb per student, though I suspect that due to lack of space we'll actually work in groups of two. I don't think there is room in the classroom for everyone to fabricate their own lamb.
We had to prioritize our fabrication because our scheduled production was Braised Lamb Shank Provençal. Proper braising takes time, in this case two hours, so we had to fabricate the shanks first thing in order to get them in the oven and going before tackling the rest of the lamb.
Fabricating shanks is relatively quick. For the final we're going to have to fabricate, debone and butterfly a leg which will be produced the same day. That takes a bit longer, although we won't get a fabrication demo either.
Usually, one of the first things you do when braising is to sear and brown the meat in a bit of oil. This dish was no different. However, the recipe called for pouring out the oil after browning the meat and adding new oil before sweating some onion and garlic. This seemed somewhat strange to me (wouldn't you want to keep the oil for the flavor?) so I asked Chef Knight why. The answer is actually quite simple. The oil used for browning was extremely hot. If you put the onions and garlic immediately in the hot oil, you'd flash saute them, which is not what you want. You could wait until the oil cooled off, or you could simply pour out the hot oil and add new, cooler, oil so that you get a sweat, not a saute. Not everyone followed the recipe though, and I witnessed a quite crispy onion and garlic "sweat".
With the braising shanks in the oven, it was back to the lamb fabrication. Other than the sawing through bones thing, lamb fabrication is fairly easy and straight forward. I'm certainly no expert after just one lamb, but I feel confident I could get pretty good fairly quickly.
With four people working on the lamb, we finished with plenty of time. So, a little deep cleaning while we waited for the shanks to finish braising. Still, at the end, time was tight. Once the shanks were finished braising, you still had to reduce the braising liquid for use as a sauce. I braised my lamb shank as long as possible and then reduced the liquid using one of our largest saute pans, a 12-inch, so that the reduction would go as quickly as possible (more surface area, a faster reduction).
Actually, it worked too well. Chef Knight noted that my sauce should have been a bit looser. The flavor was very good and rich, but as the plate cooled, the sauce would start to become a bit too sticky from the high concentration of gelatin. Although tasty, some might not like the texture of the cooled sauce, and it simply isn't sauce consistency. One has to be careful not to overshoot a reduction, although it is usually easy to fix with the addition of a little water.
Personally, I thought the sauce clung nicely to the meat and, especially, the croutons used for garnish.
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ALMA ACHIEVES NEW OBSERVING CAPABILITIES From FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton Released: 10-Sep-2014 Source Newsroom: National Radio Astronomy Observatory NRAO/AUI/NSF; ALMA (NRAO/ESO/NAOJ) The Planet Uranus as seen with ALMA through its new "Band 10" receivers. Newswise — … Continue reading →
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WE HAVE LIFT OFF…… NASA Cargo Launches to Space Station aboard SpaceX Resupply Mission From the FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton September 21, 2014 About 5,000 pounds of NASA science investigations and cargo are on their way to … Continue reading →
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SPACE LAUNCH REMINDER From the FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton NASA.GOV. DATELINE September 20, 2014 — 2:14 a.m. Eastern Mission: SpaceX 4 Commercial Resupply Services flight with ISS-RapidScat . Description: Launching from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., SpaceX-4 … Continue reading →
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Live Performance: The Pop Ups
August 6th, 1:00 pmMichele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
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Join the 2013 Grammy nominees for Best Children's Album as they bring families on an educational romp through time and space populated with talking bananas, crowd surfing beach balls, live drawing, giant crayons, wacky dances, bi-lingual bats, and more. The highly interactive show unfolds, propelled by award winning music, and dance beats that will catapult both young and old out of their seats! A memorable show you won't want to miss. Note: Seating is limited.
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Here are some of the cases the Petaluma police responded to recently. The Argus-Courier publishes the names of people arrested for serious crimes such as those involving physical injury, property loss or damage of property, including burglary, battery, vandalism and drunken driving. People who are found innocent or who have charges dropped may contact the Argus to have follow-up information published.
Monday, Oct. 14
9:01 p.m. — Joshua A. Forbes, 19, was arrested on Alma Court on suspicion of felony threatening with an intent to terrorize.
11:26 p.m. — Joseph V. Hargrove, 36, was arrested on Joan Drive on suspicion of felony domestic violence assault with an injury, threatening with an intent to terrorize and violation of probation.
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9:24 p.m. — Stephen D. Calnan, 48, was arrested on Corona Road at the railroad tracks on suspicion of DUI.
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We decided to celebrate our 3 Years anniversary also with the How-To Geek community. We gave away our first book: Network Your Computers & Devices, Step by Step. Today it is time to announce the 7 lucky winners. Read this article to learn if you are one of them.
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Museum: Air and Space Museum
Location: Space Hall, Gallery 114, 1st Floor, East Wing
On view are 28 works of art documenting the development of the Space Shuttle project. Featured are drawings, watercolors, gouaches, acrylics, and oils, depicting various aspects of the project from the early tests in 1977 to the 1st launch of Columbia on April 12, 1981. Among the American artists and illustrators represented are Arthur Shilstone, Robert McCall, Charles Schmidt, Maria Epes, and James Dean.
The exhibition was prepared in coordination with NASA. For more than 18 years, NASA has commissioned artists to record key events in the U.S. space program; these works are only a portion of NASA's collection of Space Shuttle art.


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If you're looking for a classic and seductive masculine fragrance, try our new Drakkar (type) fragrance oil. The top begins with a fresh citrus, combined with herbal and woody notes for a perfectly balanced complex scent.
This fragrance oil is infused with natural patchouli and cedarwood essential oils.Compatible with our Reed Diffuser Base up to 25%
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Submitted on 2015-09-15 Rhonda
This is a great duplication of Drakkar and it throws very well in parasoy and GB415. We just wish it was safe for body products. Could you make a body safe version please?
Submitted on 2015-07-01 Tameka
I love this fragrance, to appreciate this fragrance you have to go back, ole school. My husband knew immediately what this was.
Submitted on 2015-05-14 gina
My husband said this would fly off the shelves!! This is he cologne he wore in college. LoL.. I made a few candles and people said they really liked the smell just not for candles at home. This FO in a candle would be perfect in a specialty store or any high end boutique. It smells like a dressed up gentleman.
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We were looking for a men's cologne/aftershave sort of scent... and this totally failed. Our customers were not impressed. And mind you, these were teenage girls. So that really says something. This IS man scent. But like, very gross man scent. Definitely do not recommend this. We are very upset we wasted money on a 4 oz bottle of this. In the words of my business partner, "THIS SUX BRO"
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This is a good, strong scent. I think I might add a little less next time. I used 1 oz of fragrance for 1 pound of soy wax.
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I made this for my boyfriend and he loves it. It's a very masculine scent. I used a wee bit less than 1 ounce for 1 pound of wax but I could have used the whole ounce. My boyfriend says the smell is perfect though, he prefers more subtle scents. I made it a dark purple color.
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This fragrance oil smells really nice and clean, as in shaving cream. I used a soy blend and added double the FO per pound - excellent cold and hot throw. The reason I give this 4 stars is because it does not smell like Drakkar cologne. My husband has been wearing the cologne for about 15 years and it is an unmistakable scent; I would not have guessed this oil was Drakkar. During testing at my office, it received many compliments. I would recommend it if you like the smell of a good quality shaving cream / after shave for men.
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Buying Guide: Kitchen Carts Islands
Have you ever wished that your current kitchen island was portable? Sometimes, it would make cooking and entertaining a lot easier to move your kitchen island out of the way to make more space, or even use it in different rooms as a portable counter or serving tray. That's where a kitchen cart comes in handy! A kitchen cart is basically an island on rolling castors. It offers the same counter space and storage abilities as an island – except with mobility! Kitchen carts are also less expensive because there's no installing process needed. To find out which kitchen cart would complete your home, take a look at the following examples to help with your decision:
The Tru Bamboo Bamboo Cart with Wine Rack and Stainless Steel Cart is just 30 inches in width, so if you have a smaller sized kitchen, opt for this model from Tru Bamboo. Since bamboo is one of the strongest fibers in nature, its bamboo top will resist the pressure of knives, pots and pans, or liquid spills. It also comes with a wine rack and sturdy stainless steel base, so it's a great serving tray as well as an island.
Another option that's 30 inches in width is the John Boos Cucina Avanti Outdoor Cart with Stainless Steel Top. Indoors or out, this cart is sturdy, rust-proof, and modern looking for a sleek-looking kitchen. Stainless steel acts as a great cutting surface because it's super flat and easy to clean up. With two open shelves and a spot to hang utensils, this kitchen cart is a great addition to your kitchen or patio.
If you're looking for something that's still small on size but offers more counter space, consider the Home Styles Furniture White Wood Kitchen Cart with Natural Wood Top and Drop Leaf. Its 12-inch drop leaf side can be raised whenever you need a little more surface space. It also features a paper towel bar, which is handy in case of a spill. Two drawers, an open shelf, and two cabinet doors make up the storage space this specific kitchen cart, and the solid hardwood top is sturdy enough to prepare food on.
If you're going to be cutting and dicing food frequently on your kitchen island, try the Linon Kitchen Work Island with Butcher Block Top. Butcher block tops are usually two inches thick or more, unlike other wooden topped islands, so they normally last longer. This cart features one large drawer, two cabinet doors, and two open shelves for plenty of storage, and chrome hardware against a deep walnut finish for an appealing look.
Inside or outside, the Outdoor Great Room Company Bistro 36 Inch Granite Top Kitchen Cart will hold up against the elements. Granite counter tops are a popular choice in today's market because of their beauty, durability, and resistance to heat. However, if you want to keep your knives sharp, use a cutting board on granite surfaces to keep the blades from dulling. This cart comes with utensil hooks, an optional serving tray, and its eye-catching eucalyptus cabinet doors will keep any items stored away.
If you're looking for something along the lines of a serving tray, the Eurostyle Roberta High Rolling Glass/Chrome Cart is a stylish idea. You can keep it stationary in your kitchen to store items or home décor, or you can use it as a serving cart to bring food or drinks into the next room. Its shiny chrome steel frame and tempered glass shelves look delicate, but guarantee strength at the same time.
Although kitchen carts are designed to be practical and long-lasting, you should still be taking proper care of their surfaces. Depending on what surface material you go with, there are some care tips that go along with them:
Stainless Steel
Even though its name includes "stainless", if food or liquid is left on its surface for a long period of time, it can possibly leave a stain. Clean up immediately with glass cleaner to avoid scratches. If the steel does get scratched, remove them by scrubbing it with a Brillo pad in the direction of the grain. Fingerprint smudges can easily be removed with vinegar and warm water.
Butcher Block
To keep your butcher block strong, apply a coat of mineral oil to it about once a month. Apply the oil in the direction of the grain and be sure to let it soak well before wiping it down to remove the residue. Make sure you only use mineral oil – linseed oil, tung oils, or any other varnishes have the ability to ruin the butcher block. Wood absorbs moisture, so make sure you wipe up any liquid right away to keep it from seeping into the wood.
To clean your granite countertop, use a soft cloth dipped in mild detergent and warm water. If you clean with too much soap, it will streak when dry, so you only need a tiny amount. Also, be sure to avoid cleaners like vinegar, lemon juice, or anything else acidic – it can eat away at granite's surface. Granite has the potential to collect dust, so be sure to dust regularly.
Mix either lemon oil or mild soap with warm water, and use a soft cloth to wipe down hardwood surfaces. Make sure to buff the hardwood dry, and then fill in any cracks with a wood filler to prevent any crumbs or drops from getting in. Glass cleaners, waxes, or polishes aren't suitable for your hardwood countertop, and be sure not to put a hot pot or kettle on it for it may leave a burn.
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UN humanitarian chief visits Yolanda-hit villages-A A +A
Friday, February 28, 2014
UNITED Nations Humanitarian Chief Valerie Amos visited anew on Wednesday, February 26, villages in Tacloban City, Leyte that were badly hit by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).
Amos visited the Philippines for the third time to assess the humanitarian response and to see how much of the support of the UN to the affected areas was poured in 108 days after the destructive typhoon that affected thousands of people in Eastern Visayas alone.
In an interview, Amos said that at present, the appeal for funding for the whole year is about 42 percent, covering food, shelter, water, hygiene and sanitation facilities, reconstruction and provision of livelihood, among others.
During her visit, Amos inspected several affected communities in Tacloban City and the ongoing relief operation efforts.
She visited the communities in Barangay 89, recipients of Holy Spirit Sisters (HSpS) who received 40 fishing boats recently.
Amos also checked the coastal area of Old road in Sagkahan, Tacloban City.
She also went to the Redemptorist Church, where she visited children staying in a tent. The Catholic Relief Service (CRS) showed her two model houses during her visit.
The model houses were made of light materials but can last for years, and the CRS said they will be built for displaced families living in coastal barangays.
Shelter Engineer Roel Bansali said they are targeting to build 3,000 units for the first phase to cater to 17 barangays and will benefit about 15,000 people.
Asked in an interview, Amos said she keeps on coming back to the Philippines as thousands of people needed support, and she is looking for lasting housing solutions.
The UN humanitarian chief visited the country twice in November last year, two weeks after Typhoon Yolanda, to see the impact of the disaster and to ensure adequate humanitarian assistance. (PIA)
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Buzz: Zach Parise Likes John Tortorella
7:37PM: JP Parise released a statement to Tom Gulitti saying:
"I have to say I was extremely disappointed in how my comments were portrayed in today's newspaper article," J.P. Parise said. "I would never speak for Zach under any circumstance. He has not talked to me about anything other than the playoffs and we have not discussed anything but the playoffs and that is 100 percent where his focus is right now and I have absolutely no intentions to distract and get things away from his focus right now."
9:39AM: At Newsday, Arthur Staple spoke with JP Parise, father of Zach Parise, who said that while his son hasn't decided on anything regarding his future yet, he does like a certain coach of the Rangers.
"Zach likes Torts a lot. Zach knows how to work, he doesn't shy away from the discipline part of it. He'd fit right in there."
Tortorella was an assistant coach on the 2010 USA Olympic team that Parise, along with Ryan Callahan and Chris Drury, were part of.
JP added that Zach loves being on the Devils and loves Pete DeBoer and Lou Lamoriello.
When asked earlier this month, 73% of voters said that they would like to see Parise on the Rangers.
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Abilene, Big Country calendar 9/20/2013
Garage sale
New Beginnings Big Country will have a fundraising garage sale from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Brookhollow Christian Church, 2310 S. Willis St.
Pregame meal
ANSON — A pregame meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. in Anson Elementary School's cafeteria. Tickets are $6 each, or $10 for two.
Barn dance
TYE — A barn dance featuring Muddy Creek will be 7-10 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel in Tye. Admission is $5. Information: 325-829-1517.
"Daddy's Dyin' ... Who's Got the Will?"
A production of "Daddy's Dyin' ... Who's Got the Will?" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at Abilene Community Theatre, 809 Barrow St. Information: 325-673-6271.
OPLIN — A dance featuring Jerry Beaird and Texas Tradition will be 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Oplin Community Center. Admission is $5. Information: www.grandoleoplin.com.
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Rotary Club of Abilene, noon, Abilene Country Club, 4039 S. Treadaway Blvd. 325-675-8555.
Overeaters Anonymous, noon, Church of the Fullness of God, 2510 S. 14th St. 325-660-4925.
Bipolar Disorder Support Group, 1 p.m., Advocates of Abilene, 333 Orange St. (use back door). 325-676-1400.
Mid-City Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First Christian Church. 325-670-4304.
Garage sale
New Beginnings Big Country will have a fundraising garage sale from 7 a.m. to noon at Brookhollow Christian Church, 2310 S. Willis St.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Association will conduct its Walk to End Alzheimer's fundraiser and awareness event at 8 a.m. at the Rose Park Senior Center. Participants in the two-mile walk will learn about Alzheimer's research, services and advocacy opportunities. Refreshments and entertainment will be available. Information: 325-672-2907, email@example.com or alz.org/walk.
Bake sale
STAMFORD — A bake sale will begin at 8 a.m. at Walmart in Stamford. Proceeds will go toward Desiree Acosta's trip to San Antonio for the Distinguished Youth Program of Texas.
Garage and bake sale
SHEP — A communitywide garage and bake sale will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Shep, on Highway 277 and FM 1086, 30 miles south of Abilene. Proceeds will go to the Shep Community Center.
Walk for Cystic Fibrosis
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will sponsor a Cystic Fibrosis Walk fundraiser at 9 a.m. at Redbud Park. For information, visit https://www.cff.org/great_strides.
Musical tea
The Abilene Star Chorus will present a musical tea for mothers, daughters, family and friends from 2-3 p.m. at Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Road. Information: 325-721-1674.
Fort Chadbourne fundraiser
BRONTE — The Fort Chadbourne Foundation will present its annual fundraiser at 5 p.m. at the Fort Chadbourne Visitor Center Pavilion, 651 Fort Chadbourne Road near Bronte. Darrell McCall and the Tennessee Volunteers will perform. Tickets are $100. Information: 325-743-2555 or www.fortchadbourne.org.
Country musical
ANSON — A country musical show will begin at 6 p.m. at the Anson Opera House. Free admission. A barbecue supper will be served at 5 p.m. for $6. Information: 325-370-0329.
"Daddy's Dyin' ... Who's Got the Will?"
A production of "Daddy's Dyin' ... Who's Got the Will?" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at Abilene Community Theatre, 809 Barrow St. Information: 325-673-6271.
Philharmonic concert
The first concert of the Abilene Philharmonic's 63rd season will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center. Sean Chen, the first American to make the finals of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition since 1997, will perform Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 3." Concert Conversations with maestro David Itkin will begin at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $10-$35. For tickets, call 325-677-6710 or 800-460-0610, or visit the Philharmonic's office at 401 Cypress St., Suite 520.
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Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., Shades of Hope, 402A Mulberry St., Buffalo Gap. 800-588-4673.
Big Country Chapter American Association of Medical Transcriptionists meeting, 10 a.m., Arbec Room, first floor, Texas State Technical College, East Highway 80, Abilene. For medical transcriptionists or anyone interested in becoming one. 325-698-8898.
Abilene Society of Model Railroaders, 10 a.m. to noon, 2043 N. Second St.
Let's Move Day
Seventh-day Adventist Church Abilene will present Let's Move Day to promote healthy children and families from 9 a.m. to noon at Redbud Park. The Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness will participate. A 5K run/walk will begin at 9 a.m., with registration from 8-8:45 a.m. Race registration is $25 for adults and free for children age 14 and under. To register, visit register.racedayeventservices.com/Search/event.aspx?id=22999.
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