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Flan pâtissier
By Ann | February 26, 2013
Last month in Paris, I was at a dinner party and a friend asked us: What's your favorite pastry to buy at a boulangerie? Not, she clarified, the dainty cakes found at a pâtisserie, but the everyday workhorse treats: pains au chocolat, chaussons aux pommes, chouquettes, financiers, pains aux raisins. My own favorite is a good old éclair au chocolat, so imagine my surprise when almost half the guests answered: flan pâtissier.
First of all, what is flan pâtissier? It's a wobbly, starchy, slightly singed custard encased in a pastry crust. It's sold at most corner boulangeries in Paris, thick wedges that Parisians consume out of hand, one of the few things I've seen them eat on the street. In all my years of living in Paris, I'd never been tempted by a slice of flan pâtissier. But after all the raves, I went to Poîlane, bought a jiggly slice and brought it to the cinema (Zero Dark Thirty) to share with a Flan Lover.
What did it taste like? Well, flan pâtissier, mes amis, tastes exactly like it looks: sweet, vanilla-scented, eggy, a little stodgy, with a slightly damp pastry crust. It's the Monsieur Milktoast of desserts — inoffensive and — dare I say it? — bland. Could it replace an éclair au chocolat in my affection and desires? In two words: HELL NO.
Want a more expert opinion? My friend, the Flan Lover, found the Poîlane version "Just okay. Not the best. It was too rubbery."
I left Paris before I could sample more flan pâtissier and, to be honest, after Round 1, I had lost my zeal. But upon reflection, I think I have to chalk up the French Love of Flan to a souvenir d'enfance — much like those sugary chlorophyll-green syrups they use to flavor perfectly good mineral water, or their innate fondness for Barbapapa — they're part of a sweet childhood nostalgia that I didn't experience and, thus, cannot appreciate. Bring on the peanut butter.
Martha Stewart makes flan pâtissier with prunes (and inexplicably suggests serving it as dessert for Easter dinner)
The best flan pâtissier in Paris (Figaroscope)
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18 Responses to "Flan pâtissier"
Lindy Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 11:00 am
You definitely need to find a reason why a perfectly atuned palate would eat those rubbery slices. I was never a fan.
And why eat that when you can indulge in a religeuse au chocolat? More filling than an eclair and just the right size to really regret being greedy.
Emma Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 11:55 am
I remember these (they're sort of like Australian custard tarts). I've only ever backpacked in Europe but did manage to scrape together enough money to have some baked goods in Paris.
There are fancier, nicer pastries I admit but they were pretty good to a 19 year old student :D
Agreed they don't hold a candle to chocolate éclairs though, so naughty but so good!
Mardi (eat. live. travel. write) Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 12:04 pm
Whoah – I cannot understand this at all! I have NEVER chosen a flan in a patisserie – though I have been served it and just try to be polite about it. The éclair wins every time for me too! And Emma is right – they are like Australian custard tarts of which I have horrible memories – my Nana (bless her) used to serve them (and not very good ones at that) not at Easter, but Christmas. Why? Why?
Jill Colonna Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
Ann, you've certainly hit the right note here with 'rubbery'. I never buy them and each time I think of making one – to add something in there – I shy away and make the éclairs! On the other hand, they bring back nostalgia from my first family car holiday to France, gobbling it down with hot lemonade…
CK Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 2:10 pm
During my student days the chaussons aux pommes were No. 1; I even knew the boulangerie's baking schedule and timed my visits to get 'em while they were hot. But now, strangely, the financiers and madeleines are tops for me. Funny how palates change.
Lil Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 2:25 pm
On everyday pastry, I can eat bucketful of chouquettes. Love them! Financiers come next. :)
Shaheen Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:01 pm
Surprising, indeed! I have never bought it before because they just don't look appealing at all with all the other gorgeous treats surrounding them. And I don't think I'm going to bother either. ; )
Loulou in France Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
Never understood the attraction either. Give me an éclair any day! Or a bag of chouquettes. :)
Wini Moranville Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
Agree with all here! Why would you have a Flan Patisseur when you could have a tart and tingly French Lemon tartlet?
Camille Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
When I was working in a bakery here, my favorite things to steal nibbles of were the still-warm financiers. I've never really understood this type of flan, either.
Voie de Vie Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:09 pm
While I'm also a chocolate eclair fan (as well as a good Napolean), I do see the charm of the flan. There is, however, no rational explanation for comfort food – for each of us, it is what it is. :)
Shannon Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:42 pm
Wouldn't you know, even french nostalgia food is aesthetically miles above our own…our pop tarts and twinkies can't hold a candle to this beautifully crusted french treat.
Made With Pink Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
Thanks very much for clarifying why the French love this so much. I've never been able to understand it! I go to Paris a few times a year and have always seen these flan slices in patisseries but never purchased one until my last trip. After always opting for the more idyllic macaron or eclair, my curiosity got the best of me and I purchased a coconut flan slice (it sounded more appealing than the regular version). It was big and it was cheap – I was intrigued. Sadly, it was exactly as you deacribed. Bland and rubbery. In all the pastries I've ever bought in Paris, the flan slice was the only thing I had no desire to finish. Into the bin it went.
Tiggicat Says:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:01 am
Doesn't hold a candle to the aptly named Portuguese 'pudim' how can you resist something that is pronounced 'pudding'? Basically the custard is cooked then sliced and caramel sauce liberally poured over it all
Pat Says:
February 27th, 2013 at 9:38 pm
The filling looks like it might be similar to a Chinese egg tart or the German-style custard/quark cake? I don't recall seeing flan pâtissier at any pastry shop I've visited in France (and I visited plenty!)but I was probably blinded by eclairs and pain au chocolat :). I totally agree with everyone else though, you can't argue with comfort food, it is what it is–yay Spam!
Ann Says:
February 28th, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Lindy — I love a réligeuse au chocolat, too, but they're a little messy to eat on the street. :)
Emma — But if an éclair and piece of flan cost the same (which they often do) why, oh why would you choose the flan?!
Mardi — Such an odd (and heavy) dessert for a big meal… Especially in the heat of an Australian Christmas.
Jill — Hot lemonade sounds just about as appealing as a piece of flan pâtissier, I have to admit!
Lil — Ahhh, chouquettes were a huge discovery for me in the autumn of 2009. I think they made my whole year!
Shaheen — I pride myself on keeping an open mind… but I probably won't be trying the flan again either.
Ann Says:
February 28th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Loulou — Someone explained that they liked it because "it's filling." Which seems like an odd explanation from a French person?
Wini — Oh, yes! A lemon tart is the essence of a spring afternoon!
Camille — Financiers just out of the oven… heavenly. You're making me want to bake my own (I need to get my hands on some of those adorable moules).
Voie de Vie — You're right, there's no rationalizing comfort food. For example, French people are mystified by my addiction to spicy tofu!
Shannon — But what about a good old fashioned chocolate chip cookie? A thing of beauty.
Made With Pink — I'm so glad I'm not the only one!
Tiggicat — Puddin' sounds incredible. Alas, flan pâtissier is leaden and pasty from flour or cornstarch. Nothing at all like glorious crème caramel, or Spanish flan.
Pat — It *looks* like a Chinese egg tart… but without the gorgeous slippery custard and flaky crust. I read about German quark cake in My Berlin Kitchen and would love to try it one of these days.
Andi Says:
March 6th, 2013 at 6:05 pm
One of my favorite "pastries" I used to eat this all the time when I lived in France!
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The airscreen Server™ streams out programs that were selected by the SAT>IP Clients and maintains encryption (for pay-TV channels) intact. The airscreen Server™ features a DLNA/UPnP-compatible Server mode that allows DLNA/UPnP Client devices and applications (that are not SAT>IP compatible Clients) such as DLNA-compatible TVs or Media Players to access the Live satellite TV and Radio streams over the LAN/WLAN too. DLNA/UPnP Clients access and navigate through live TV programs using a channel list provided by the airscreen Server™. The channel list can be edited/exported/imported through the devices configuration and management menus which are accessible over a simple and intuitive web interface. Through its built in DLNA/UPnP compatible server, the airscreen Server™ will soon be able to turn a connected USB drive into a network media share for the Client devices to access around the home or set as a local network PVR.
The airscreen Server™ can be connected to the home LAN/WLAN router/access point over its Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable or through a HomePlug AV or PLC (Ethernet over power line) adaptors. The development of the SAT>IP protocol was led by SES-Astra for its customers who are seeking to benefit from the increasing popularity of tablet and smart phone devices and address the change in how viewers consume their TV content and their ultimate demand for TV anywhere on any screen. Apart of the initial satellite version, terrestrial and cable front ends are coming soon.
For more information on the SAT>IP technology please visit:�www.satip.info
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■ 4 Satellite input signals streaming out selected TV/Radio programs to 4 users
■ Web-based device configuration and management
■Support SAT>IP Communication Protocol
■ Support MPEG2 TS and PS over IP, Unicast and Multicast
■ Support Unicable and DiSEqC protocols
■ Firmware update over USB stick, internet
Supported Clients:
■ iOS (iPad) and Android Tablets and Smart phones
■ UPnP/DLNA-compliant connected media players and video streamers
■ UPnP/DLNA-compliant Smart TV sets
■ PC client for Windows Media Player, VLC player and�DVB viewer
■ Connected game consoles
■ SAT-IP-compliant Clients
|Sat IF inputs
|x4 F-connectors, each with independent control (13/18V, 0/22KHz DiSEqC)
|Network (Ethernet)
|x1 RJ45, 1GbE
|Front ends
|x4 DVB-S2
|Network protocols
|Fully compliant and certified SAT>IP Server stack
|HTTP/HTTPS, DHCP, UDP, IGMP, UPnP, RTP, RTCP, RTSP
|UPnP/DLNA-compatible server
|x2 USB 2.0 host ports
|Web-based configuraion; password protected login
|Power supply
|External AC/DC adaptor, Main Input 100-240VAC ~, 50/60 Hz
|DC Output to receiver 12V, 3A (max power consumption for all Front-end�
|is 15W = equivalent to 800mA total LNB load).
|Operating mode: max. 30W
|Control and Display
|x1 On/Off switch button
|x4 Client LED, x1 Network activity LED,� x1 On/Off LED
|x1 reset button
|Installation Manual in 2 languages
|AC/DC power adaptor
|W 190mm x D 170mm x H 40mm
|CE compliance: 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive),�
|2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive),
|2011/65/EC (RoHS Directive),
|2009/125/EC (Eco-design Directive): Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 (power consumption of external power supplies)
- Check you LAN cable and make sure it is connected to the right port on your router.
- You need to make sure that DHCP is activated on your local network, in this way the airscreen server will get his IP address autocratically.
- Make sure your connection is fast enough. The cabling between our airscreen server and the router should be 1Gbit/s and the Wi-Fi standard for connected clients should be at least 802.11n (150Mbit/s).
- Check your satellite signal and the coaxial cable.
- Check if the power cord is properly connected to the socket and the receiver.
- Make sure that the main switch on the back of the box is switched on.


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|2012-11-15, 00:19
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We know Penny is his daughter, who's a walker that he keeps around (waaaay creepier than Hershel's barn full of walkers. So I'm assuming that notebook was a list of all the people that he knew who died, and after penny, he dehumanized everyone else and they're just numbers to him. I'm guessing all those marks are the people that he's seen killed or killed himself after Penny's death.
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if I lived in a zombified world...i'd have a badass samurai sword....or 3
Good episode this week, not as great as the last episode but sometimes you got to cool things off to build to something big again.
The Guv is one weird cool mofo.
|2012-11-20, 02:41
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I wonder if Andrea had equally bad choice in men pre-end of the world? Because it's hard to imagine her sinking any further...(yes, I am allowing for dramatic irony concerning her situation).
That being said, since I forgot to mention it earlier, Andrew Garfield has been quite strong these past three episodes. When just allowed to emote, Garfield's Rick is quite scintillating. While brief, Rick's breakdown was quite beautiful.
|2012-11-20, 16:50
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Andrea was in need of a good pipe cleaning, if Phil (the guv) didn't do it I bloody hell would have.
Had to stop myself from shouting at the TV when merl bumps into Glen & Maggie, I love glen & maggie, don't like the idea of something bad happening to them *whimpers*
|2012-11-20, 20:20
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|2012-11-27, 18:20
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Very much a transitional episode, still there were at least 3 great segments.
1) Andrea assisting Milton with an experiment to test if walkers can retain any of their past memories. It was a very simple scene, but the emotion (fear and crushed hope especially) was quite strong and seeing Andrea acting as a teacher of sorts (or at least showing her obvious experience) was quite nice. It was also one of the stronger walker deaths if only because we are given a name and history for the dying patient before the experiment begins.
2) Glenn's torture and "escape". Many times seen as a comical character (or at least not given the respect he rightly deserves), Glenn really showed his mettle and his loyalty in this episode by enduring a very bad torture session with the ever sadistic Merle before finally fighting a walker while taped to a chair. Very nice (his bellow of indignation, triumph and satisfaction was echoed by myself and friends while watching the scene ).
And finally, 3) The Governor's torture of Maggie. If there was ever any doubt as to the Governor's intention or nature, then watching him cruelly mentally torture Maggie would put to rest any doubts that this man is a monster. Even then, the acting from Lauren Cohan and David Morrissey was wonderfully tense and scary (once again proving that humans are always scarier than walkers). Simple yet powerful and meaningful. (I was sure many times during the episode that the Governor was seconds away from killing Maggie, it got to the point where I was actually yelling at the screen for the Governor not to kill Maggie .)
That being said, the Rick portions of the episode dragged a little. While there was an okay juxtaposition between how Rick and his group "torture" Michonne versus how the Woodbury crew extract information, ultimately the Rick portions felt very rushed and a little uninspired. I'm still confused as to why Michonne decided to trust this group while also not revealing Andrea or Merle (she has to know that this Rick is Andrea's Rick, right?), I'm also confused as to why Rick's group high-tails it to Woodbury without first sending a scouting party (they literally leave the Prison unguarded save for Carl and potentially Carol (Herschel and his youngest daughter are kind of dead weights, and Carol will be dealing with the baby)...
Whatever the case, there were some very strong portions, but others felt too rushed. The development was good although light (as I said, this was more of a transitional episode), and I can't wait to see how this all ends next episode before the show goes on break until January (?). 78/100.
p.s. the next episode will be written by series creator Robert Kirkman, the first full-length episode he has written since Season 1 Episode 4 (he also co-wrote the season 2's opening and closing episodes).
|2012-11-27, 18:29
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They don't need a scout team when Michonne already scouted the place head to toe, she trusts them because they aren't as fortified and open kindness to hide their true nature. Rick is right in her face about it, not a nice guy mask.
She doesn't mention Merle or Andrea because she doesn't want to give out too much information right away. If she said anything about Merle it might have effected ricks group towards her. or something.
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|2012-11-27, 20:11
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The baby stuff and her telling them about Glenn and Maggie is enough for someone like Rick to give her a chance by asking her. She was on deaths door and had something the baby needed and knew where they were.
If it was a trap, she went through great lengths to shoot her self at a perfect angle and pretend to black out.
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If you are losing your sight or have a sight problem, you may need to carry out improvements, repairs or adaptations to your home to help you continue to live independently there. You might be able to receive financial help towards the cost of these changes.
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There are a number of repairs and improvements you can make to the outside of your home to help you get around, including:
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Credit Suisse Said to Cut About 100 Jobs in U.K.
Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group AG, the second-largest Swiss lender, is eliminating about 100 jobs at its U.K. investment-banking unit as it presses ahead with cost-cutting plans, said three people with knowledge of the reductions.
The lender is trimming jobs in businesses including equities and advisory, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the moves are confidential. The bank started informing the affected employees last week, the people said.
Credit Suisse named Gael de Boissard co-leader of the investment bank with Eric Varvel last week and said it will merge asset management with the private bank to accelerate cost cutting. The Zurich-based bank announced plans last month to trim a further 1 billion francs ($1.08 billion) in annual costs by the end of 2015, on top of a 1 billion-franc savings program from July and a 2 billion-franc expense reduction achieved since last year.
"The recently announced reorganization, including integration of asset management into private banking, should also allow for additional cost savings over and above the 4 billion francs target," Citigroup analysts, including Kinner Lakhani, said in a note to clients today.
The bank's job reductions may spread to the rest of Europe, one person said. A Credit Suisse official declined to comment.
Chief Executive Officer Brady Dougan, in an interview last week, declined to say how much the bank expects to save through the latest revamp and how many jobs may be cut. The bank had 9,200 employees in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, excluding Switzerland, at the end of last year.
The bank is sticking with a fully-fledged investment bank as UBS AG, the largest Swiss bank, embarks on a plan to cut 10,000 jobs and shrink debt trading to focus on money management. Dougan said last week that Credit Suisse has already adapted the securities division to stricter regulation and will look to expand the debt unit as some competitors retrench.
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MEFF to extend the trading hours for IBEX 35 Futures starting on May 21st
MEFF to extend the trading hours for IBEX 35 Futures starting on May 21st
MEFF, BME's Derivatives Market, is planning to extend the trading hours for IBEX 35 Futures as of May 21. Trading will then take place from 9:00 to 20:00 hrs for these contracts while the current trading hours, from 9:00 to 17:35 hrs, will apply to the rest of Derivatives products traded on this market.
This decision is the answer to the demands of members to allow trading in IBEX 35 Futures after the close of the trading session of the Spanish stock exchange. During this time other international stock exchanges, New York, in particular, remain open and therefore contracts on international benchmarks, among them the IBEX 35, are still traded.
MEFF has made available the necessary technical resources to allow the extension of the trading session under the best connectivity and technological conditions.
By extending the trading hours, the close of certain post-trade activities, such as the allocation of the Daily Account, will take place later, at 20:30, and at 20:55 for the receipt of files.
As is the case with other markets, only one daily settlement will be carried out with the positions at the close of the trading session and using the prices of futures contracts at the close of the spot market as Daily Settlement Prices. The Daily Settlement Price will result from the volume-weighted average of transactions executed on the order book between 17:29 and 17:30 hrs.


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Lionsgate is working on transforming "The Hunger Games" from a movie poster into a roller coaster.
According to "The Hollywood Reporter," CEO Jon Feltheimer spoke out Friday about turning the successful franchise into a theme park.
"We have been approached in two territories about potential theme park opportunities, which gives you a sense of the cultural impact of this franchise," he said (via THR). "We are excited about those opportunities and are pursuing them."
Feltheimer had little else to say on the subject, but it would mark the biggest movie-themed amusement park since Universal Studio's Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
In the meantime, Lionsgate is gearing up for the premiere of the "Hunger Games" sequel, "Catching Fire," which will debut on November 22.
Though star Liam Hemsworth showed off a brief scene during an appearance on the "Tonight Show," the first official clip from the film, featuring Woody Harrelson's Haymitch, was released on Facebook:
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A girl looks on as Malian army soldiers control people coming from... News Photo2012-2013 Northern Mali Conflict,Armed Forces,Army,Army Soldier,Bus,Child,Civilian,Conflict,Control,Customs,Girls,Headscarf,Horizontal,Looking,Mali,North,Passenger,People,Road,Travel,WarPhotographer FRED DUFOURCollection: AFP 2013 AFPA girl looks on as Malian army soldiers control people coming from the North at a checkpoint in Niono, on January 18, 2013. France now has 1,800 troops on the ground in Mali, inching closer to the goal of 2,500 it plans to deploy in its African former colony, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said today. That was 400 more than a day earlier, said the minister as he met with French special forces in the western port of Lorient. The troops have been sent to help the Malian army regain control of the north from Islamist groups. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)


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|How About That....
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|Thursday, 19 September 2013 19:52
The Watauga High football team is coming off its best effort of the season. The Pioneers racked up nearly 500 yards offensively, including a season-best 266 on the ground, as they dismantled Avery 57-36 last Friday night in Newland, N.C. Up next, the Wilkes Central Eagles,
a team the Pioneers have dominated in recent years. Despite a seven-year hiatus between the schools, the Pioneers, who lead the all-time series 25-13-1, have beaten Wilkes Central 11 consecutive times. And if the offense has a repeat performance against the Eagles at Jack Groce Stadium Friday night, the Pioneers (3-0), off to their best start since 2006, should waltz their way to another win.
But WHS coach Ryan Habich, who has engineered the Pioneers' immediate turnaround, isn't so sure about that.
"(Wilkes Central) are pretty athletic," he said. "They have great speed. They're probably the fastest team we've seen all year. That (running back Victor Williams) gets into our secondary, we're in trouble. We don't have anyone that can run him down. It's going to be a good test for us."
The Eagles, led by head coach Jeremy Funderburk, have turned their fortunes around the last nine years. A pereninial doormat in past years (they were 10-36 from 2001-04), the Eagles have won 62 games (which includes a 29-8 record the last three years) and three Moutain Valley 1A/2A Conference championships. Wilkes Central was 9-2 last fall and won the MVC title.
But the Eagles were hit hard by graduation. They lost 22 seniors, an offensive player and defensive player of the year, and four all-conference performers (two on offense and two on defense). And the Eagles (0-3) are going through the growing pains. They're off to their worst start in eight years (2005).
"It's the next man in line," Funderburk said. "We just can't give up. Things like this happen. You lose a great class like we did to graduation, so it up to the next guy to step up. We're not giving up on the season, and we're not feeling sorry for ourselves. Our goal is to win every week."
But the Eagles haven't beaten WHS since 1991, and Funderburk is 0-2 lifetime against the Pioneers. And both of those games were blowouts. The Pioneers won 29-6 in 2005 in Boone, and 41-18 in 2006 in Moravian Falls. And with the Eagles, who will only dress 25 players for Friday night's match up, could be on the receiving end once again.
"Efficient, that's the best way to describe Watauga," Funderburk said. "They're well coached, and they play old fashioned style football. They line it up and come right at you. It's going to be a great challenge for our defense."
And the Eagles are coughing up nearly 200 yards a game on the ground. Making matters worse, the Eagles must find an answer for WHS quarterback Aaron Dobbins. The sophomore has been instant offense for the Pioneers. He's basically played five full quarters of football this season, and the Pioneers have scored 77 points during that stretch. He's completed 12 of 17 passes (71%) for 321 yards with six touchdown passes and no interceptions.
"What impresses me the most about him is that he never gives up on a play," Funderburk said. "He can elude trouble, and he can create something on the run. He's a college quarterback. He's got the body and the arm for it. And he doesn't panic, and that puts a lot of pressure on a defense."
Just ask Avery about that. The Vikings had Dobbins scrambling for his life in the second quarter last Friday night. But Dobbins avoided the sack, reversed field, and while running to his right, fired a strike to Cam Baker for a 59-yard TD pass.
"He makes plays," Habich said. "That's the thing about Aaron. He can make a play, when the play isn't there. On that pass to Cam Baker, (Avery) blitzed, he avoided the rush, and found him wide open down field. He can do things you just can't coach. That's what make him so special."
Ironically, the last time WHS started the season with three consecutive wins (in 2006), the Pioneers defeated Wilkes Central in their fourth game that season. WHS also marched itself to a 12-3 record and a trip to the Class 4A Western Finals.
"We're still learning what to do in this offense," Habich said. "The week off really helped us. We did a better job of blocking and our backs did a better job of hitting the holes. We made some mistakes, but overall, the kids did a good job."
The Pioneers also did a good job spreading the ball around last week. T.J. Poulos had a career night with 250 yards of offense (129 yards rushing, 121 yards receiving), Zach Williams rambled for 102 yards, and Baker caught two passes for 80 yards.
"I thought going in (Avery) was going to put two to three people on Cam Baker," Habich said. "And they took Cam away, so we put the ball in T.J.'s hands more. There were scared of Cam, and that allowed us to open up the box. They only had five guys lining up against our running game. And we also want to find unique ways of getting the ball to T.J. "We moved him around. He played wide out, he played running back, and we even had some packages that had him playing quarterback, but that didn't happen last week. We just want to make it tough on a defense to take him out of the game."
Which means it could be a long night for Wilkes Central. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m., on AM 1450, WATA and GoBlueridge.net.
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How are Olympic athletes and expecting mothers similar? They both need to train! Respected and leading UK fitness expert Amanda Hargreaves shares 10 reasons why expecting moms need to exercise.
Susan Chung, sixth degree Master of Tae Kwon Do, mother of two, and co-owner of Bruce Chung Tae Kwon Do and Family Fitness in Harrison, is now teaching a new 40-minute express workout class.
For the physical benefits, for the fun...Whether you're a marathoner inspiring your kids to hit the pavement or a couch potato with a little hurdler in your midst, running can be a great way to tap into a child's competitive spirit.
A Dance Studio in Larchmont, New York, now offers Zumbatonics for kids, following the success of its Zumba classes for adults.
East Side Training is a new fitness facility on the Upper East Side that offers boot camp programs and group fitness classes in mixed martial arts, kickboxing, zumba, and more, for kids and adults.
Keith and Jyl Camhi, founders of the children's gym Great Play, offer parents five easy ways to keep their kids active during the school year, from simply turning off the TV to making fitness a family effort. Read on for their advice.
Hiking in the great outdoors and rock climbing -- whether indoors or out -- are both wonderful opportunities for families to exercise together while having fun. And though both sports have their risks, even young children can be successful and safe with the right planning and preparation. Check out our roundup of articles below for all you need to know before going hiking or climbing with your kids in the New York City area (and beyond!).
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A cartoonish look at life...
Just lately my youngest son has expressed interest in becoming a doctor. I am not sure how or why this happened as up until now he has always expressed a deep interest in the performing arts. Last year he won best actor (of the year!) as a freshman in high school and his band has being getting paying gigs, between all the breakups that is. I say, why can't he be both a performer and a doctor? How many times have you heard an actor portraying a medical professional in a commercial say, "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on T.V."? Well, if my son were a doctor just think how much more credibility that would have? In fact, to make a (here comes a shameless plug) point, I had him portray a doctor, and using my last blog entry as the script, do a commercial for my 2011 Rubes Zoo in a Box Daily Desk Calendar. (I told you it was a shameless plug so don't act so surprised!) I'm telling you, the kid's pretty darn convincing. He better be. I'm going to have to sell a whole lot of calendars to put him through medical school...
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Cartoonist Leigh Rubin, creator of 'Rubes,' disarms and delights ... (From the Staten Island Advance)
Cartoonist speaks to about 100 fans in Rochester...(From the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Do you suffer from "So much to do and so little time to do it" syndrome? It's a widespread condition affecting millions of individuals in this now fast paced – high stress world in which we live. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Why, I too am affected by this insidious malady. I often find myself with a gazillion (that's a big number!) things to do and have trouble deciding where I am going to start first. Well, it just so happens that I know of a possible cure.*(*This claim has not been evaluated by the FDA probably because they have so many claims to evaluate that they don't even know where to begin. I may have a possible cure for them...) Anyway, here's the answer...You need to prioritize! That's right; it seems so simple you are probably saying to yourself. Why didn't I think of that?! The reason is you already have too much to think about! So, here's what to do. I happen to know of a product which can help alleviate this condition.* (*This statement has also not been evaluated by the FDA). ..And what is the miracle cure you are asking yourself?...I am so glad you asked! Why, it's the brand new 2011 Rubes Zoo in a Box Daily Desk calendar! This little wonder cure is guaranteed to help you stay organized all year long* (*Also not evaluated by you know who). And not only that, as an extra bonus you'll get the extra benefit of a new cartoon to laugh out loud at every day of the year!...And we all know that laughter is the best medicine* (*Unsure if that claim has ever been evaluated by the FDA but big deal. So sue me!) So make it your #1 priority and order yours now by clicking on the following link:Zoo in a Box 2011 Calendar [Calendar]! (See cover below) You be glad you did!
Never been a big fan of roller coasters. No sir, not one bit. Tried many times but roller coasters are just not for me, or to be more accurate, my stomach. When I was a kid I was able to tolerate the Matterhorn ride at Disneyland but for some reason after I passed my teens I lost all interest. Oh, I tried to get into it to show my kids I could handle it. Several years ago my family went to Six Flags Magic Mountain and after what seemed like an eternity of dips and bumps and stomach-churning turns I stumbled off the ride and staggered around for the next 45 minutes in a nauseous daze. I decided that was it and I would never subject myself to such a nightmarish experience ever again. How wrong I was. Now each day I have the pleasure of experiencing all the thrills that come with my youngest son driving to school with me as the passenger/instructor. It's a good thing I eat breakfast after I get home.
You heve every reason to be thrilled!...The new 2011 Rubes Zoo in a Box daily desk calendar is here and it's available from your favorite online or neighborhood bookstore. Order yours now !
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This week in the weekend links, I write about the strangeness of sportswriting, and attempt to make up for foolishly forgetting about the Women's World Cup. As always, these links first appeared at RandBall, your home for deleting not-terribly-funny similes and saving both of us.
It must be hard to be a pro baseball reporter. They end up having to take part in this great kabuki, The Dance Of The Postgame Quote, in which nobody (except Ozzie Guillen) ever says anything interesting. After Matt Capps completed the final stage of his transformation into Ron Davis, those reporters had to go down to the clubhouse and talk to Ron Gardenhire. And one of them had to take one for the team and ask Gardy if he was about to replace Capps as the closer. And then everybody got hit with the shrapnel as Gardy jutted out his jaw and got mad at the question like he always does. And then all those reporters headed back upstairs to write what they were going to write anyway. It's a goofy game they have to play. (As you can see from that lede, I couldn't do it.)
But that's not why you called, so on with the links!
*It seems like a good week for a bit of American legend Spencer Hall. In fact, let's have a double dose: first, in his own inimitable style, Hall compares ESPN's short-lived disciplining of writer Bruce Feldman to Chiang Kai-Shek handing out watermelons. Second, Hall takes to the road to visit the great state of Oklahoma and do some catfish noodling. It'd be hard to find a writer anywhere as consistently fascinating as Hall.
*This week, six more college hockey teams announced they were breaking away from the WCHA, forming the American National Generic Hockey Conference Association, or some other equally generic, vague, and meaningless name. Chris Dilks at the Western College Hockey Blog has been making fun of them every step of the way. I've tried to decide on my favorite post from the saga, and I think it's this one. Or maybe this one. It's hard to say.
*And finally: the Empire State Building will display the colors of whichever team wins Sunday's Women's World Cup Final - even if that team isn't the USA. On the one hand, fair's fair. On the other hand, for somebody who a couple of weeks ago forgot entirely that the Women's World Cup was even being played this summer, I'm not very happy about this. U-S-A! U-S-A!
Seriously, though, I know I'm always exhorting you to pay attention to some overlooked sporting event or another, so this plea may fall on deaf ears. That said, I'm sure there are people out there that don't want to watch Sunday's final (1:45 pm, ESPN), simply because it's women's soccer. If that's what you think, then you now and me three weeks ago aren't that different. I forgot the World Cup was even happening; now the final is must-see TV. Flip over when you get a chance. The British Open will probably be over by then. Give it a try.