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West Coast And Hawaii Weekend Surf Forecast
I can tell that the seasons are really starting to switch around… because all of a sudden I get to talk a lot about getting high. High-pressure that is (and yes I know that I am lame). Yep… our lovely active North Pacific storm track has finally started to shut down and a big-ass high pressure is starting to smother the few remaining low-pressures that have managed to drift off Siberia and the Bering Sea.
There is one storm still up in the Gulf of Alaska… but I am not expecting much out of this one for any place but the Pacific NW (uh and maybe some spots up in Canada). It will push some double-overhead NW swell into Northern/Central California… but it will be a pretty steep swell even for those areas… and parts of the storm setting up the swell will be passing over the West Coast so even those areas get waves, they also get some onshore wind and rain. Socal will get some windswell from the front itself… but it will be much smaller than up North… most of the short/medium period energy will be above the 300-degree swell angle that cuts off swell for Southern California.
In the long-range part of the forecast… high-pressure is set to build in across most of the Central North Pacific… and this isn't some run of the mill ridge of pressure. This is one of the bad boys that can shut down swell production across whole sections of the Pacific. The models are calling for the core of this super-high to hit 1040-millibars, which is about the atmospheric equivalent of concrete reinforced with some rebar. This is the sort of high that is generally associated with spring and summer… a massive column of dense air that extends from the ocean surface to the upper levels of the atmosphere. Once one of these things gets set there is very little that can push or erode it out of the way, particularly if the high has upper level support.
There is a little bit of a silver lining with this ridge of pressure forming… it is still close enough to the West Coast that it helps set up some offshore flow for Central and Southern California… look for conditions to warm up, and clean up, as we head into the middle/end of next week.
The South Pacific
Fortunately for us the SPAC is getting ready to take up some of the swell-production that we are losing in the North Pacific. There have been a couple of decent pulses from the S-SW already this year but they have usually come through as a combo with some bigger WNW-NW energy… so unless you were in the water at a combo/summer break you probably didn't notice them that much. With the switch of seasons these storms should become more stronger and more consistent, hopefully they will have a Southern Hemi "winter" like the one we just had!
For the time being we have a couple of swells on the way from the Southern Hemi… one of these is already "in the water", which means that the storm has developed, created the swell, and has moved out of the window… it takes about 7-10 days (that is the average) for a swell from down around Antarctica to get to most spots in the Northern Hemisphere. The "in the water" swell is already arriving in Mexico/Central America and will be filling in the summer spots along the West Coast over the weekend and into early next week. It doesn't look particularly big, but should be fun for the well-exposed areas.
The Southern hemi energy backs down bit after that but should be back up again later next week. There is a pretty good-sized storm forming right now that has some 40-50 knot winds and nearly 35-40' seas with a large amount of fetch aimed our way. I expect this swell to hit California pretty well, Hawaii will get a little, but the majority of the energy is going to hit Mexico and Central America… because of the way the storm moved and developed this swell will hit most of the West Coast down through Central America on April 8th… and will peak on 9-10th. It looks good for head high surf for most of the exposed spots and some well overhead at the deepwater standouts.
After that storm pulses up it looks like a smaller system forms a little closer to Chile…but still in the Mex/CentralAM window… and even a little in SoCal SE swell window… this would tack on some energy to the end of the April 8-10th swell… not a ton, but enough to keep things going for a few days after the first swell has backed off.
Long-range shows a more zonal pattern which isn't great for swell production, but it still has a lot of red in it… so there is always a shot that we will have more swell heading our way for the second half of April.
Check out the details on swell sizes and arrival times in the regional forecasts…
A much smaller, WNW swell (320-340) will arrive on Friday (April 2nd) and will keep the exposed spots in easy shoulder-overhead surf with a few sets still going a couple of feet overhead at the standouts. South Shores will see a S swell (180-195) arrive early Saturday morning peaking overnight into Sunday with some shoulder-head high surf at the well exposed spots. NW swell trails off fast early next week and there isn't much on tap to replace it.
Northern/Central California
Sloppy WNW-to mostly-NW swell pushes in along with a new storm front over the weekend. Overhead, mostly blown out conditions will be on tap for most spots while the NW standouts see some double-overhead stuff and maybe even a bit bigger. More NW swell and more weather move in on Monday with surf holding about the same size. This activity backs down later in the week, and conditions start to improve, just in time for the SW swell (190-220) to start to arrive and push in some shoulder-head high waves for the really exposed summer spots. Look for the SW'er to start arriving on Thursday but peaking more Friday-Sunday (April 9-11th).
Southern California
Cleaner conditions set up on Friday as we see a mix of fading WNW-NW swell and building S swell. More winds/weather funk arrive over the weekend and keep the combo swell from getting too fun… so expect semi-sloppy chest-shoulder high surf for Saturday and then smaller, less consistent surf on Sunday. More NW energy and a bit of S-SW swell show up on early next week and help to keep waves around the waist-chest high range for most spots and a few shoulder high+ sets at the standouts but the weather will continue to hamper conditions. By Thursday April 8 it looks like conditions will improve and the new SSW-SW swell (190-220) will start to arrive… expect chest-head high surf at the average summer breaks and some head high+ sets at the standouts as the swell peaks on Friday and holds into the weekend. There should be plenty of waves from this one, (and a couple of following swells that reinforce/replace the bigger one when it starts to trail off) so we will likely see some fun/rideable surf (conditions permitting) almost till the middle of April.
Next forecast will be on Tuesday, check back in for the latest update…
Adam Wright
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Late in life (1871), Darwin published The Descent of Man. In it, he said that Africa was the cradle of mankind. Nevertheless, Asia seemed then to be the likely place of human origins. Evidence from Africa would not appear until the 1920s, but let us return to the 1890s and the search in Asia.
Born in Holland and trained as a physician, Dubois became a teacher of anatomy. He had a passion to find 'the missing link', named even before its discovery, as pithecanthropus (ape-like man). The tropics of Indonesia seemed a logical choice: it was home to the orangutan, the so-called 'man of the forest.' The only hominid fossils known at that time were the Neandertals from Europe, and they were disputed. Dubois wanted to go to Asia.
How could he get there? The Dutch East Indian Army was in Sumatra, then a colony of Holland. Dubois signed on as a medical officer. Two years after his arrival, he convinced authorities to assign him convict labor. On the banks of the Solo river, he found a tooth, skullcap, and a femur and christened his finds as Java man, the 'missing link.' His claims in 1890 drew scorn and disbelief. Stung and angered, he hid his skeletal remains under his dining room floorboards, not releasing them from their confinement until 1923. He carried the prize tooth on his key ring for many years. 'Java man' and subsequent contemporaneous China finds are recognized today as Homo erectus, 'upright man.'
In 1922, the young Australian anatomist Raymond Dart traveled with his American wife to South Africa to assume the role of professor of anatomy. Yet, he had a keen interest in human origins and asked his students to bring in any fossils they might find. Through one of his students he became acquainted with the quarry master at Taung, a commercial limestone quarry.
One day in 1924, two crates of fossils from Taung quarry were brought to Dart. Out of one rolled an endocast of a small brain. His curiosity aroused, he found the matching skeletal fragment. Without laboratory or equipment, he painstakingly removed the limestone with his wife's knitting needles. What emerged was a fossil, with deciduous teeth that were surprisingly humanlike.
In a daring leap of intuition, he perceived his find as the upright ancestor of humans and called it Australopithecus (ape from the south). Within four months, he published his findings and conclusions in Nature, but was soon rebuked by the anthropological establishment of that time.
Could humans have originated in Africa? Never! They had one link already, Pithecanthropus from Asia. Furthermore, there was Piltdown from England--a further refutation of Dart. Shortly after publication in Nature, however, Dart acquired an ally.
Robert Broom was a Scottish physician and was 30 years older than Dart. Himself a recognized authority on reptilian fossils, he wrote to Dart and asked to see 'his distinguished ancestor.' Upon arrival at Dart's home in Johannesburg, he knelt at the edge of the table with the fossil. When asked what he was doing, he replied 'I behold my ancestor!' The subsequent friendship between the two men lasted the rest of their lives.
Dart, having become dean of the medical school, no longer had time for fieldwork. Broom meanwhile could not begin a systematic search until 1936. Now in his seventies, a brilliant and methodical paleontologist, he began the search in South Africa for the adult form of the Taung juvenile. Broom had a distinctive field style: under the hot blazing South African sun with temperatures in the nineties, he wore a business suit, tie, and a starched white shirt.
Broom went on to become the most successful hominid fossil hunter of all time. He found more hominid fossils than all other fieldworkers combined. With persistence, luck, and superb analytical skills, he produced the 'smoking gun' to prove Dart was correct about African human origins. Broom was very successful in finding adult specimens. His work was interrupted for a time by the war. In 1947 he found an exceptional cranium with jaws affectionately known as 'Mrs. Plez.'
Two types of Australopithecines were recognized by Broom: a smaller 'gracile' form and a larger 'robust' form, a distinction still accepted today. A visit by William King Gregory to Africa lent support to Broom's conclusions and led to acceptance of Australopithecines by the anthropological community. After World War II, Dart received a letter of apology from Sir Arthur Keith for the earlier criticisms of Dart's announcement in 1924.
Raymond Dart returned to fieldwork in 1947 and lived long enough to receive the acclaim so long denied to him. One hurdle remained for acceptance of the Australopithecines as ancestral to modern humans and older than any hominids from Asia.
The Leakeys have been prominent and colorful figures in paleontology and Kenya for almost a century. They have contributed mightily and have inspired a generation of investigators, among them Jane Goodall, Dian. Fosse, and Birute Galdaikis. Don Johanson has acknowledged that his determination to study human origins began with news reports about discoveries at Olduvai while in high school
Larger than life, Louis Leakey (1903-1972) was the son of British missionaries--and was probably was one of the first white children born in East Africa. His early training was in the African bush (he was initiated into the Kikuyu tribe), but he later went to England for a formal education and in time received a degree from Cambridge.
Louis began his work at Olduvai in East Africa in 1931; he was joined in the field by Mary Leakey in 1935. In the next 40 years, with a combination of energy, optimism, persistance, he and Mary made many significant finds, notably the fossil of a tool user which they christened Homo habilis. His unwavering insistence that Africa was the cradle of humanity has won universal acceptance.
Mary Nicol Leakey (1913-1996) who lived in the shadow of her famous husband, actually made the most significant archaeological finds. In 1948 she found the best preserved Proconsul skull ever discovered. It was Mary who found "Zinj" (A. boisei) in 1959 and, most stunning of all, the footprints of A. afarensis at Laetoli in 1978.
She was always the supervisor of archaeological work at Olduvai while her famous husband was busily engaged in traveling, lecturing, and managing the National Museums in Nairobi.
Her son Richard Leakey (1944- ) and his wife Meave have made important contributions to the field. Among Richard's major finds are further evidence of Homo habilis and with Alan Walker, the 'Turkana Boy', a 1.6 million year old skeleton of an adolescent Homo erectus. Richard has survived a kidney transplant and the loss of both legs below the knees after a plane crash.
Meave Leakey and their eldest daughter Louise handle most of the fossil work. She made world headlines with the release of a description of A. anamensis in 1995.
Piltdown, mentioned earlier, had emerged from a British gravel pit in 1911 and was a problem from the start. It had a primitive ape-like jaw, but a large modern cranium. It 'fit' the expectation of the time. Australopithecines were the reverse: modern jaw, small brain and early in the century didn't 'fit in' with the prevailing ideas. In 1950, fluorine dating was used to show that Piltdown was a fraud: a fairly modern cranium hooked up with an orangutan mandible conveniently altered to look ancient.
'Who dunnit' has been speculated for many years. Very recently, a lab drawer in the British museum has provided telling evidence. That drawer belonged to a disgruntled laboratory worker, Martin Hinton. The drawer contained many skeletal materials 'doctored' in the same way.
The acceptance of the Australopithecines paved the way for field work by Don Johanson, the Leakey family and others. Today Africa is considered the cradle of humanity and it appears now that we are all Africans . . . every one of us.
Campbell, B. and Loy, J. Humankind Emerging 7th ed. New York: HarperCollins Publishers Inc., 1996.
Leakey, R. and Lewin, R. Origins Reconsidered In Search of What Makes Us Human. New York: Doubleday, 1992.


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YMCA Camp Bernie's Overnight Camp is a traditional, co-ed program for kids entering grades 2-10. Campers are grouped into Units by gender and age, with each Unit divided into cabins composed of 8-10 campers and 2-3 counselors. Our traditions and camp spirit unite our overall camp community as campers are engaged in instructional activities, structured free play and memorable all-camp events each session.
Our overnight camp program is intentionally designed for campers to have fun while realizing their individual and collective potential. An overnight camp experience is a unique opportunity for children to gain a sense of independence with the freedom to be themselves. YMCA Camp Bernie provides an exciting, safe community for campers to enjoy the outdoors and build lifelong memories and friendships. Our incredible variety of activities allows campers to build confidence, try new things and have fun. A combination of personal choice activities and scheduled programming means that campers have the freedom to customize their experience.
Our staff are positive role models who are extensively pre-screened and trained to ensure that all counselors are mature, patient, skilled and responsible.
Activities including swimming, arts and crafts, basketball, archery, climbing tower, volleyball, canoeing, mountain biking and much, much more.
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Session 5A1 & 5A2 "Try It Out!" is a great way to introduce new or somewhat reluctant campers to the wonderful world of overnight camping. Returning staff and campers will be there to show them the ropes and welcome them into our open and friendly camp community.
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Campers can stay even longer! If you're signed up for multiple sessions, you can stay through the weekend and have the camp all to yourself! Specialized activities, meals, and even off-camp trips are included.
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Can my child be grouped with his/her friend?
We accept one request per camper and both children must request each other. With an age gap, the older child must agree to move down to the younger group. We do not allow multiple requests as this can lead to cliques and some kids feeling excluded.
What do you do to make first time campers feel comfortable?
We help the children make new friends through cabin chats and team building exercises. Additionally, we call parents/guardians within 48 hours of a first time overnight camper's arrival.
What are the qualifications of your staff?
80% of counselors are 18 and up; mostly college students. 17 year old JCs are paired with a Senior Counselor in Overnight Camp, and lead younger groups in Day Camp. Counselors are interviewed, have a minimum of three references checked and clear a Criminal Background Screening. Specialty staff members carry certifications relevant to their program areas. On average, 1/3 of our counselors were campers at YMCA Camp Bernie helping them to relate to the children attending camp.
What is the Trading Post?
This is our camp store with snacks, drinks, clothing items and souvenirs. We carry a supply of toiletry items that campers may have forgotten. Campers visit the Trading Post on a daily basis.
What are your medical procedures?
A licensed RN, LPN or EMT is on property 24/7. There are regular call times and medication is stored and administered by the Nurse. Hackettstown Regional Medical Center is 20 minutes from Camp. Many staff members are certified in Basic First Aid and AED/CPR.
What do you do on rainy days?
If it is moderate, we run our regular program; campers will need rain gear. For heavy rain, we run special, pre-planned indoor activities. During a thunderstorm, all campers and staff will immediately be brought indoors.
How do I contact my child?
Parents can send e-mails via our website; these are delivered to the campers daily. We also encourage parents to send traditional letters. We do not allow cell phones, as in our experience, phone conversations lead to increased homesickness.
What are the bus pick-up and drop-off times/locations?
The Overnight bus from Ridgewood checks in at 12:00 p.m., with a departure of 12:30 p.m. On closing days, the bus departs Camp at 9:30 a.m., arriving at the Ridgewood YMCA at 11 a.m.
Will one week overnight campers be in separate cabins from two week campers?
No, one week campers will be placed with two week campers in the same cabins. They will be starting camp on the same day and time, receiving the same first day orientation as two week campers.
Can one week campers decide to stay for a second week?
Yes! We will be in contact with parents should a one week camper express interest in staying for the full session.
Can one week overnight campers sign up for specialty programs?
They are eligible for regular horseback riding and mini-biking. They can only register for one of these two specialties, however. Advanced horseback riding is only available to two week campers.
Where do campers shower and use the bathroom?
Most campers will stay in cabins with full bathrooms and showers inside the cabin. Older boys, grades 7-10, stay in the rustic Nation area with a central bathhouse serving the entire unit.
Do campers pick their own activities?
Campers sign up for their morning activities, which we refer to as "free choice". These sign-ups take place during orientation on the first day of camp. Afternoon activities are pre-scheduled by our staff and campers rotate through activities with their cabin mates during these blocks.
Swim Lesson Question: If my child doesn't want to swim how do you handle it?
It is the philosophy of the YMCA for safety purposes that all children should learn how to swim. Within the first 24 hours at camp all campers have a swim check to determine their ability to swim. Campers in grades 2-6 will be placed in an appropriate YMCA swim lesson class. For safety purposes, and in the interest of ensuring a positive teaching environment for all campers, if a camper is uncomfortable in the water or misbehaving they will sit out of the pool on the bench on the pool deck.
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Alumni Update: Kayla Taormina (Bethany)
Senior Kayla Taormina scored her 1,000th career point for the Bethany women's basketball team Wednesday night in a 77-58 victory at Chatham.
Taormina, a Quigley Catholic graduate, finished with nne points, in addition to six rebounds and six assists, as she became the 16th women's player in Bethany history to surpass 1,000 career points. Now with 1,007, she is 15th on the school's all-time scoring list.


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The Best of 2012: Offensive Play
Dec. 11, 2012
The team finished the regular season with an 8-4 record and is bound for the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl on Dec. 31.
To relive some of the excitement from the 2012 regular season, VUCommodores will spend this week reflecting back on the season that was with a Best of 2012.
Each day a new category will be available to vote on by fans. The polls will be open throughout the week and the final votes will be tabulated and announced on Monday, Dec. 17.
Tuesday's category is "Best Offensive Play." There were a slew of outstanding offensive plays throughout the year, and we've done our best to narrow it down to a nice round number of nine.
Monday: Best Uniform Combination
Tuesday: Best Offensive Play
Wednesday: Best Defensive Play
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Best Offensive Play
Stacy Bulldozes Defender and Runs Out Clock at Missouri
Holding on to a four-point lead at Missouri, Vanderbilt faced a critical third-and-9 from its own 26-yard line. Instead of going to the air, Vanderbilt turned to Zac Stacy, who took the carry, broke a tackle to get the first down and slid down inbounds to avoid stopping the clock. Vanderbilt would subsequently take a knee to run out the clock and secure its first road SEC win under James Franklin. Watch
Stacy Breaks Career Rushing Record Against Auburn
Frank Mordica's career rushing record had stood since 1979, but on Oct. 20, the record belonged to Zac Stacy. With 4:41 to play in the fourth quarter against Auburn, Stacy lined up in the Wildcat formation and took a direct snap, carrying it around the left side of the line for 27 yards up to the Vanderbilt 46. Stacy received a loud ovation from the crowd following his accomplishment and was carried off the field by his teammates after the game. Watch
Rodgers Keeps Game-Winning Drive Alive at Ole Miss
Trailing, 26-20, with just 1:49 to play at Ole Miss, Vanderbilt's chances of a comeback came down to one play. Faced with a fourth-and-2 at its own 46-yard line, Jordan Rodgers dropped back to pass. Under duress, Rodgers escaped a would-be-tackler and scrambled for a three-yard gain and a first down. Watch
Rodgers Connects with Boyd for Game-Winning Touchdown at Ole Miss
Trailing by as many as 17 points in the third quarter, Vanderbilt staged a furious comeback at Ole Miss that ended with Jordan Rodgers connecting with Chris Boyd for a game-winning touchdown pass from 26 yards out with just 52 seconds to play. The touchdown gave Vanderbilt its first lead of the game and secured the Commodores' sixth win of the season. Watch
Boyd Makes Remarkable Catch Against Tennessee
On third-and-4 from the Tennessee 11-yard line, Jordan Rodgers looked for Chris Boyd in the corner of the end zone. The pass was deflected by Tennessee defensive back Marsalis Teague, but Boyd did not give up on the ball, maintained his concentration and reeled in the deflected pass all while ensuring he got not just one, but two feet inbounds. ESPN selected the catch as its No. 1 play of the day on SportsCenter. Watch
Matthews Takes End Around to the House Against Tennessee
Holding a three-point lead at the start of the second half, Vanderbilt scored on its opening drive of the third quarter when Jordan Matthews raced into the end zone from 47 yards out on an end around. It was Matthews' first rushing touchdown of his career and gave the Commodores a 20-10 lead. Watch
Tate Tosses Jump Pass to Kentera Against Tennessee
Vanderbilt reached into its bag of tricks to open the flood gates against Tennessee. Faced with a second-and-goal from the Tennessee three-yard line, Wesley Tate lined up in the Wildcat, took a few steps, leapt high into the air and lofted a pass above the defenders and into the hands of Kris Kentera, who was wide open in the back of the end zone. Watch
Matthews Goes Over the Middle to Snag Rodgers' Pass for 64-Yard TD at Wake Forest
On a pass that first appeared to be short of its intended target, Jordan Matthews seemingly came out of nowhere to snag the ball out of the air and take it the rest of the way for a 64-yard touchdown at Wake Forest. The touchdown made the score 21-7 Commodores and gave Matthews the school record for single-season receiving yards. Watch
Stacy's 90-Yard Run at Wake Forest
Zac Stacy's final carry of the regular season was the longest in school history and pushed Stacy over 1,000 yards rushing for the second straight season - a first by a Vanderbilt player. With a little more than nine minutes remaining in the game at Wake Forest, Stacy took a handoff up the middle and went 90 yards for the touchdown. Watch
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"Sales down, prices up for island real estate"
"Its not as hot as last year. Not quite. But Bainbridge Islands real estate market still has local agents pleased with 1999 sales.Theres a fair number of smiling faces, said longtime island broker Ed Kushner of Windermere Real Estate. Its been a good year. Eleven-month figures compiled by Kushner show 412 island home sales so far this year. At this time last year, 430 sales had closed, en route to a single-year Bainbridge record of 483.The figures reflect the sale of both new and existing homes. But even though theyre down a tad from last year, sales have already easily outpaced those of the previous three years. Home sales for 1995-97 totalled 254, 294, and 320, respectively. Bainbridge Island real estate agents closed 40 home sales last month, the highest November number in the last five years. But sales totals topped last years sizzling market in only three months this year in March, June and November.Overall sales are down about 4.4 percent from 1998.About 215 homes remain on the market, with only 31 pending sales reported. Last year, the market closed with a bang, with local agents reporting an unprecedented 53 sales in December.Thats a hellaciously high number, Kushner said. I dont think thats going to happen this year.And prices? One word comes to mind up.At the bargain end of the market, only one Bainbridge Island home has sold for less than $100,000 this year. Eleven have sold for $101,000 to $150,000, and another 29 in the $150,000-$200,000 range. Those sales account for about 13 percent of the island total.About 120 homes have sold in the $201,000 to $300,000 range 27 percent of sales and 119 for $301,000 to $400,00.But from there, the numbers only rise. One-hundred-thirty-five home sales have topped $400,000 this year, accounting for fully one third of the market.At the top end of the scale, six island homes have sold for more than $1 million in 1998, most recently, the Marschall estate on Beans Bight two weeks ago. Ten others in that price range remain on the market, with a pending offer on just one.If the numbers illustrate anything conclusively, its that the myth of the $200,000 home is just that a myth. For years, the city and various public agencies have weighed pending tax levies in terms of the impact on the the average $200,000 home. That phrase is simply no longer useful on Bainbridge Island, where home prices continue to soar past comparable properties in neighboring communities.It isnt that these houses went away, Kushner said. Its that theyre being pushed up in price by demand.Figures released by the Kirkland-based Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate action in seven Puget Sound counties, confirm the trend.The island median the price at which exactly half the homes on the market are listed below, and half above right now is $429,000. The average price, always somewhat inflated by the islands large number of waterfront properties, is a whopping $517,758.(The presence of homes valued at) $600,000 is no longer the definition of a really affluent neighborhood, Kushner said."
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John Rohde: The Thunder needs to get more players in double-figures than just Westbrook, Durant
The Oklahoman's John Rohde took questions from readers in today's OKC Thunder/NBA Power Lunch Chat. Join our Power Lunch Chats Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on NewsOK.com/Sports. Here's a recap of the Q&A.
11:03 a.m. What's the latest on whether the Thunder trades before the deadline?
11:09 a.m. Nothing yet, at least not from what I've been able to find out. Then again, Sam Presti is not exactly full disclosure on these things -- or much else for that matter. I don't anticipate anything happening. The Thunder is right at the tax level.
11:09 a.m. How many players are on the active roster? I thought it was 12 but a few games ago thunder played 13.
11:11 a.m. Teams can have anywhere from 12-15 players on the roster and 13 is the active limit per game. The Thunder has 14 players on its current roster. The five who have played with the 66ers this season are Orton, Liggins, Lamb, Jones and Jackson, and they are all on the Thunder roster.
11:11 a.m. I think the Thunder have to start moving Kevin Martin off more screens and pin downs to maximize his effectiveness. He's just been underwhelming as a iso player.
11:14 a.m. Agreed, but I think the Thunder has to get EVERYONE not named Durant or Westbrook more involved. When the starters sat out the fourth quarter for four straight games, everybody was in the offensive flow. That's why the starters were able to sit. Get Ibaka points. Get Martin points. Get Sefolosha points. Get Collison points. They've all proven they can score. Get five players in double-figures.
11:14 a.m. I think the 2 keys to the Thunder getting back to the Finals are 1. getting Kevin Martin going on offense off the ball 2. Finding 1 or 2 more comfortable offensive players for the end of the rotation, inexpensive guys like the list you and DM did
11:16 a.m. The one I'm most curious about is Jeremy Lamb. We know what Jackson can do, and he has shined at moments. But let's find out what Lamb offers. He has shot lights-out with the 66ers and he fightinig a back injury right now, but when he is healthy again, throw him out there and see what happens.
11:18 a.m. KD should have been mvp last night
11:21 a.m. No he shouldn't have. The right guy won. Chris Paul had 20 points, shot 4 for 5 from 3-point range and had 15 assists in 27 minutes. KD scored 30, took 24 shots and played more minutes than anybody. Nice volume, but not nearly as impressive as Paul. Plus, KD had seven dunks, which means he shot 6 for 17 from the field.
11:21 a.m. Do you see the similarities between OU football and the Thunder? Both have pretty, up-tempo offenses, but can't get it down "in the trenches" vs teams like the Heat. The Heat set up their outside game by winning on the blocks, and the Thunder just continue to launch. With the current personnel, can you interject hope into my fading Title hopes for this year?
11:25 a.m. Never thought of it that way. At least the Sooners can score down close to the goal with the Belldozer. The Thunder needs an offensive presence near the goal, somebody who can post up and is at least a threat to score. Love Perk's defense, but ... Hey, didn't Westbrook promise he would post up more down low this season?
11:26 a.m. OKC must trade. It can't beat the Heat with what they have.
11:29 a.m. You're right, the Thunder needs an inside presence against the Heat. This is why Boston took Miami to seven games last season and why New York has drilled the Heat twice this season. It's a Catch-22. OKC is still in good shape to repeat as Western champions, but might not be as well-suited if it tweaked itself to beat the Heat. In order to face Miami, you have to win the West. It can't be the other way around.
11:30 a.m. Will Martin be traded?
11:34 a.m. Interesting question. Does OKC trade someone who frequently has excelled and has made life much easier without James Harden? Martin is an unrestricted free agent making around $12.5 million this season. No way OKC can afford to offer him that on a new deal, with Serge Ibaka's $12.25 million salary kicking in next season. I say keep Martin and pray he's willing to play for $8-9 million annually on a new deal.
11:34 a.m. Without an inside presence to get a defense to sag down, how can the Thunder create open outside shots other than in transition?
11:38 a.m. Right now, the only way OKC scores inside is either on the break or hitting an open cutter when the opponents slides over to stop penetrating drives. That doesn't happen nearly enough. I'm serious when I say the Thunder should post Westbrook on the block and spread four players near the 3-point arc. When somebody doubles down, Westbrook finds the open man. If nobody doubles, Westbrook should destroy whoever is defending him.
11:39 a.m. Time to go. Thanks for all the questions. Thunder beat writer Darnell Mayberry will have a Power Chat session on Thursday at 11 a.m.


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Izal-Shurah was once a great highborne library in the city of Suramar, but now lies in ruins on the Broken Isles. According to Maiev Shadowsong, there is no knowledge left here, only nightmares and the shadows of regret. The library had been taken over (Or just moved into) by makrura led by a Makrura Tidal Lord, who was found seemingly lording over a pile of seashells. Maiev cold blink around to collect tomes for her to use.[1]
In ancient times, Izal-Shurah was a great library. Perhaps the Kaldorei who created it even had the foresight to waterproof their books and scrolls. Makrura have overrun the place.[2]
- ^ "Terror of the Tides: The Broken Isles", Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. Blizzard Entertainment. Broken Isles. Maiev Shadowsong:
I remember this place. It was once the great Library of Izal-Shurah. There is no knowledge left here, only nightmares and the shadows of regret..
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Arabic conversation class on Monday morning marked my start of the week. Arabic and Inter-Group Dialogue classes soon followed to mark the end of my Monday. Tuesday began early with the Argument class followed by Arabic and I was soon done with the day after quickly finishing my Government class. Wednesday seemed normal with only Arabic and American Dispute Resolution on the schedule. And Thursday, my last day of the week, began with Argument, included Arabic, transitioned into Government and is still dissolving into my consciousness as I type this journal.
To be precise, all of the above piled up to a total of about 16 hours of classes in a 168-hour week!
But identification of my week in this manner does not do justice. It perhaps needs more description to really bring forth the "real week" I have had. So here it goes…
Everything began, as usual, with an early Arabic conversation class at 10 a.m., Monday. This week, however, the situation was different because of the first interview test of the semester. In spite of everything, the interview went well and I was finished with Arabic conversation within an hour. The next step involved the actual Arabic class but I was done with it within an hour as well. A thorough revision and polishing of my two assignments for Inter-Group Dialogue class took the remaining time from noon 'til 2 p.m. The Inter-Group Dialogues class itself went from 2–5 p.m. It is needless to say anymore about the remaining day because the rest of the time was spent in the library (perhaps 'til 11 p.m. or midnight) in preparation for the upcoming quizzes and midterms.
My Tuesday started interestingly with an 8 a.m. Argument class as well. I was catching my breath after Argument when it was already time for Arabic at 11 a.m. A little Arabic here and a little mumbo jumbo there eventually led me to my Government class at 2 p.m. I was not even finished with Government when I had to rush to join a meeting at 3:30 p.m. That meeting, in turn, had barely finished when I had to literally sprint to make it to a lecture series beginning at 5 p.m. When I was finally done with the lecture, I had to then push myself back into the library for another toilsome session of working on a paper for the American Dispute Resolution class. The remaining part of Tuesday is in the history books!
Wednesday did not have anything particular to offer although it served the purpose of a "calm-before-the-storm" day. Arabic smoothly started the day at 11 a.m., but the remaining day was spent in continuing work on the paper for American Dispute Resolution. The class itself ran from 4–6 p.m. and I was already preparing myself for the next battle before I was done with it. The same spot of the library was occupied yet again to prepare for the midterm exam for Argument and remained occupied 'til noon. The spot in the library was finally vacated when I eventually moved back to my dwelling. However, even that migration did not deter the preparation process of the Argument exam and the gearing-up procedure literally went on through the entire night.
Thursday never dawned on me because I never went to sleep in the first place and the exam promptly arrived at 8 a.m. Although not overjoyed, I came out of the Argument class with mixed feelings of relieve and distress. I had to get rid of all these sensations instantaneously though because of likely chances of pop quizzes in both Arabic and Government. Arabic was not cooperative and I undoubtedly was on the receiving end of a pop quiz but all went well and no surprise activity in Government provided the "icing-on-the-cake" effect at the latter part of the day.
All of the rest is history and here I am writing this journal at 5:50 p.m. from UT's Life Sciences Library in a very interesting situation. At the start, I did not anticipate that this would be such an intense week. I did not anticipate that I would sleep for a combined total of 18 hours in four days. I did not anticipate that I would end up spending a total of about 35 hours in the libraries in four days. I did not anticipate that I would eat my breakfast in the evenings. I did not anticipate that I would pull off all-nighters in preparation for my midterm exams. In short, I did not anticipate all of the above and many other factors at all.
Even though I did not anticipate all the above-mentioned actions in advance, I did know that a successful completion of each individual hurdle would be a cause of enormous satisfaction and sheer joy to me. This pursuit of personal satisfaction and sheer joy perhaps fueled and continue to fuel a body that is about to head off for breakfast at the sweet time of 5:45 p.m.
Fortunately, I don't have any classes on Friday. No classes on Friday at all! However, I already know that I will be back in the library tomorrow once again in the same pursuit of enormous satisfaction and sheer joy!
There are countless other things that I did not anticipate when I started my university experience, but the opportunity to confront hurdles and that strong desire to achieve enormous satisfaction and sheer joy by overcoming them is what keeps me coming back and working hard every day. Apart from this, it makes me look forward to tomorrow, the day after tomorrow and the day after that tomorrow and the tomorrow after that and….—Zaid (…and off to breakfast…)
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The BCWCA announced the All Bergen County softball teams this afternoon. Wow, this was a big story a year ago. This year, Ally Paskas of Rutherford did make first-team and she was deserving (in my opinion). Also, we have the rare 4-time first-team All-County player, IHA's Carly Piccinich pulled that off and so did Lexi Knief of Ramsey (who I think did it at 2 different positions). I wish I knew how many other girls had done that, gonna have to research it one day I guess.
The full team is listed below.
Ahh, forgive me, I can't get the spacing to reproduce correctly, but you can figure it out.
1st Team Name Grade School Coach
Pitcher Steph Thomas 10 IHA Anthony LaRezza
Pitcher Ally Mende 12 Ramsey Chris Caserta
Pitcher Lauren Feorenzo 12 Paramus Brian Hay
Pitcher Nicole Hroncich 12 Ridgewood Patti Auger
Catcher Melissa Phelan 12 Saddle Brook Darren White
Catcher Ally Vergona 11 IHA Anthony LaRezza
First Base Ashley DeYoung 12 Indian Hills Joe Leicht
First Base Arielle Schulman12 Ramsey Chris Caserta
Infield Carly Piccinich 12 IHA Anthony LaRezza
Infield Lexi Knief 12 Ramsey Chris Caserta
Infield Stephanie Huang 12 Paramus Brian Hay
Infield Jorrdin Miller 12 IC Jeff Horohonich
Outfield Megan Gowe 12 Hackensack Joelle DellaVolpe
Outfield Carey Houston 12 Indian Hills Joe Leicht
Outfield Ally Paskas 11 Rutherford Helen Antzoulides
Outfield Rachel Pollard 10 IHA Anthony LaRezza
At Large Mary Wiley 11 Old Tappan Melissa Landeck
At Large Nicole Paiotti 11 Indian Hills Joe Leicht
At Large Kelly Hage 12 IC Jeff Horohonich
2nd Team Name Grade School Coach
Pitcher Marissa Spinuzzi11 Fair Lawn Sue Benjamin
Pitcher Mary Stuckey 12 Bergen Tech Lu Bono
Pitcher Alexia Russo 11 Saddle Brook Darren White
Pitcher Julie Sosnicki 11 Rutherford Helen Antzoulides
Catcher Allison Brown 12 Old Tappan Melissa Landeck
Catcher Kayla Gravalis 11 Ramsey Chris Caserta
First Base Julie Rovito 10 Ridgefield Park Mook Iannacone
First Base Shannon Truppi 11 I. Conception Jeff Horohonich
First Base Kelly Frasciello12 Park Ridge Cindy Turner
Infield Morgan Bishop 12 Ramsey Chris Caserta
Infield Danielle Ibarra 10 IHA Anthony LaRezza
Infield Erin Stacevicz 9 I. Conception Jeff Horohonich
Infield Christina Gonzalez12 Par. Catholic Frank Baldino
Outfield Caitlin Hults 11 I. Conception Jeff Horohonich
Outfield Nicole Gravalis 12 Ramsey Chris Caserta
Outfield Sarah Saunders 12 Mahwah Craig Nielsen
Outfield Kelsey Settecasi9 Paramus Brian Hay
3rd Team Name Grade School Coach
Pitcher Katie Duncan 9 N.Highlands Dave Sachs
Pitcher Ashley Johnston 12 Emerson Nancy Graf
Pitcher Danielle Iacovo 10 Mahwah Craig Nielsen
Pitcher Robyn Abaunza 9 Pascack Hills Erin Curatola
Pitcher Dana Klarer 11 Westwood Dan Rattacasa
Catcher Alexis Bush 11 Fair Lawn Sue Benjamin
Catcher Alissa Miranda 12 Paramus Brian Hay
Infield Christine Kline 12 Midland Park Ali Bryan
Infield Teresa Funk 10 Ridgewood Patti Auger
Infield Cassidy Trause 11 IHA Anthony LaRezza
Infield Lorena Alvarez 10 Saddle Brook Darren White
Infield Carly Lesko 10 New Milford Mike Mayer
Outfield Angela Coughlin 11 New Milford Mike Mayer
Outfield Alexa Smedberg 9 Old Tappan Melissa Landeck
Outfield Nicky Parks 10 Ridgewood Patti Auger
Outfield Kristie Visaggio11 Ridgefield Park Mook Iannacone
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It was Day One windfall at the 32nd India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan, which was opened to all visitors on Monday, as approximately 70,000 people landed there to look and buy the goodies from 21 countries.
Delhi Metro officials said more than 35,000 fair tickets were sold at its stations.
Only business visitors were allowed till Sunday at the fair, which was inaugurated on November 14. The international participants were anticipating the rush after the five business days. The highest footfalls were recorded at stalls selling consumer products.
The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), organisers of the fair, said the idea was to increase trade, not the number of visitors. ITPO general manager (corporate communications) Prabhat Sharma said: Ticket counters were closed by 4 pm so that the visitors inside Pragati Maidan were not squished by an overwhelming crowd. Still, 70,000 was an overwhelming number.
There are 58 ticket counters at Metro stations and Pragati Maidan. No ticket will be sold if the days volume touches 1 lakh tickets.
Another top priority was safety and keeping Mathura Road snarl-free. A fine of Rs 600 will be slapped on any car parked on Mathura Road, Bhairon Road and Purana Qilla Road till November 27 when the the fair ends.
Traffic officers said 243 people were fined in the first five days of the fair for unauthorised parking.
DCP Mangesh Kashyap said 3,000 police personnel have been deployed to provide security to the visitors at the fair.
Though people were happy with the arrangements, there were grumbles from exhausted elderly visitors who had to walk the entire expanse of Pragati Maidan because the shuttle service was restricted to VIPs and the jury members.
Many of them said they were exhausted even before they entered Pragati Maidan because they had to stand in long queues outside the gates. The tickets and passes were barcoded and entry was allowed only after adequate scanning, which could not keep pace with the rush. The young didnt mind. I visit the fair every year because it offers an international food and shopping experience, college student Mayank said.
A strict no at the fair is the use of polythene bags. A couple of state pavilions were giving polythene bags. They have been directed to stop it immediately. At least 20 stores are selling subsidised eco-friendly bags, a fair official said.


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February 9, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are slightly higher Wednesday following government reports that U.S. crude stockpiles didn't grow as much as expected last week. Benchmark crude rose by 18 cents to $98. more »»
Stocks rally to close higher
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CVS 4Q profit rises
February 9, 2012 Associated Press Drugstore chain Walgreen's loss of a big client is turning into rival CVS Caremark's gain so far this year. A contract squabble between Walgreen Co. more »»
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February 9, 2012 Toriella's Treats is now open at 334 Pennsylvania Ave. W. in Warren. Pictured are Brandie Crouch, manager, and Charissa Solberg-Sensig, owner. The new bakery is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. more »»
Nation's unemployment drops to lowest rate in three years
February 4, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — In the most impressive surge for the job market since early last year, the United States added 243,000 jobs in January, far more than economists expected. more »»
Dow highest since '08 on jobs
February 4, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) — A drop in the unemployment rate to its lowest level in three years propelled the Dow Jones industrial average Friday to its highest close since May 2008, before the financial meltdow... more »»
Factory orders up in Dec.
February 4, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories rose in December, supported by a rebound in business investment in capital goods such as heavy machinery. The results cap off another strong year for U.S. more »»
Caterpillar says it will close locked-out plant in Canada
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Stocks climb on factory news
February 2, 2012 The Associated Press U.S. stocks had a big January, and they're starting February strong, too. more »»
Builders step up spending for fifth consecutive month
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Aetna's 4Q profit up 73%
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Apple passes Exxon as most valuable
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Sage's School of Education Welcomes Mohawk Chief Tom Porter
The event originally scheduled for Feb. 1 was rescheduled due to weather. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. in the Bush Memorial Hall on Sage's Troy campus.
Troy, NY – The Sage School of Education is pleased to welcome Tom Porter, the spokesman and chief spiritual leader of the Mohawk community of Kanatsiohareke.
Porter is also referred to as Sakokweniokwas – "The One Who Wins." A member of the Bear Clan, Porter was raised as part of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation. Since the 1960's, he has been a nationally recognized figure in Indian Country for his efforts to preserve Native teachings and traditions. He is an educator and advocate for people and has built schools and rehabilitation centers in his own community.
Porter will read from his most recent book, And Grandma Said, a chronological account of the major events in history and ceremony, which have been orally passed down through the generations. From the story of creation to the beginning of the clan system, And Grandma Said includes sacred rituals, spiritual beliefs and teachings that have never been written down and officially recorded until now.
The Sage Community is invited to attend a keynote address and book signing with the author.
Tom Porter: Mohawk Chief, Author, Elder Spokesman
The Sage School of Education Spring Speaker Series
Tuesday, March 15
7:30 p.m.
Bush Memorial Hall, Troy campus
Please call (518) 244-2326 for more information.


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Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With the Stars 2013: Season 17 Premiere Date Revealed! (UPDATE)
UPDATE: Dancing With the Stars 2013 kicks off tonight, Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC! The all-star cast includes everyone from Glee's Amber Riley to Mary Tyler Moore star Valerie Harper. This is the first season that there will only be one night of competition per week, meaning two-hour episodes that end with eliminations every week (except the premiere). For everything you need to know about Season 17, click here!
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Great news, Dancing With the Stars fans! Are you ready for more ballroom action? Season 17 is set to premiere Monday, September 16, 2013.
The two-hour premiere will kick off the reality competition show's seventeenth season, and while the cast has yet to be announced, the casting rumors are already flying, with controversial former Food Network star Paula Deen and Indy 500 champion Tony Kanaan at the forefront of the rumor mill.
Meanwhile, we're still waiting for confirmation on which dance pros will be returning for Season 17. Rumors have hinted that longtime pro Cheryl Burke might want out, but Cheryl put the kabosh on that, saying, "as long as Dancing With the Stars wants to have me, I'll be there."
And while Derek Hough and Maksim Chmerkovskiy's participation might be up in the air, there are plenty of pros who agree with Cheryl. Sharna Burgess, Peta Murgatroyd, and Louis Van Amstel are all amongst those who are on the record saying of course they'd want to return. Karina Smirnoff also continues to talk about the show as if she has every intention of being on it. It can also be safely assumed that most of the newer pros want to return.
As for the new format, look for DWTS to make some serious changes this season, as ABC recently canceled its Tuesday night results show.
Check out the full list of celebs and their professional partners here!
Are you excited for an all-new season, DWTS fans? Sound off in the comments!
Dancing With the Stars Season 17 will premiere on Monday, September 16, 2013, at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.


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yesterday i could not load up rapidshare.com or any of its links. i have an account but i cant even access that all it does is just load up a white page, see print screen below.
i am with aol and this is the first time it has happened. can anybody help? do i need to turn off my router and back on again?


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I've posted the rest of the photos from the newly reopened California Academy of Sciences. Enjoy!
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lastyearsgirl made the gorgeous looking toffee apple muffins you see here. They are tempting me from afar. I will have to figure out the metric conversions and make them...if I was less lazy I'd bake them for the Day of the Dead dinner this weekend.
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My first visit to the new CA Academy of Sciences today. Expect to see many more photos soon.
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My friend Writer's To-Do List sent me a link to this article about a cocktail confection that you may soon see on the menu of your favorite drinking establishment (at least if you are in the Southern part of the U.S.): whipahol.
As a big fan of hard sauce on my pie and bread pudding. I'm surprised it took this long for someone to think of producing and selling boozy-sugary-fluff in a can. Coffee with Amaretto whipahol anyone?
Posted by erika heald on October 23, 2008 at 03:23 PM in cocktails | Permalink
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For some time now, I've been looking in all the wrong places for a way to share good food writing and feedback on food writing (both blog writing and pieces aimed for print.) I've tried courses (both online and in person) but so far have just not quite found what I was looking for within the confines of a course. Which brings me to this...
Cook the Book club
I'm looking for San Francisco food lovers who are interested in a food-related book club. My idea is for picking a cookbook or a food mag each month, and having the book club meeting have discussion of the book/mag plus a side dish of good eats. And depending on the people involved, possibly doing some sharing of food-related writing (blogging or for print) as well.
If this sounds like your cup of tea, leave me a comment or send me an email. I'm thinking get the group organized now, start the idea-generation for the reading list, and start meeting after the holidays if folks can't start sooner.
Posted by erika heald on October 20, 2008 at 11:24 AM in books | Permalink
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Yesterday afternoon, I trekked to the Trader Joe's in Daily City for a little grocery shopping. The Westlake Trader Joe's has long been my favorite local Trader Joe's since it has plentiful parking, and the store itself is usually relatively uncrowded.
After parking at the far end of the lot, and trudging up the sidewalk, we saw there were no grocery carts to be found. This was the first bad sign. I waited about 5 minutes until someone came out of the store and emptied her cart, thus allowing me to grab it and head in. Inside, the aisles were packed with shoppers. It was similar to rush hour freeway traffic -- it was so crowded you couldn't get past the double parked carts in the middle of the aisles. Frozen food bins were picked clean (but luckily for me they still had some of the "French" pizzas.) Pretty much, it was my grocery shopping nightmare.
We completed our shopping and ran smack into the end of one of the checkout lines...halfway down the spirits aisle. With 12 shoppers in front of us, we spent almost a half hour waiting to pay for our groceries.
I don't think folks swarmed Trader Joe's just due to a renewed local focus on fresh fruits and veggies and organic foods. I think they are also now getting a bump up due to folks being concerned about the economy, and trying to cut back on expenses wherever they can. The shopping carts I peered into were not full of the usual alcohol and party food that I typically see people stocking up on. Rather, the carts had many of Trader Joe's good inexpensive basics (eggs, milk and cheese are all very good buys and made up the bulk of what others were buying.)
Personally, I've started going to Costco with more frequency. I've found that I can get good deals on meats, produce, bread, and pantry basics. Since our new refrigerator has a slightly bigger freezer than our last one, I am able to repackage the big packages of meat into dinner-for-two sizes, and thus take advantage of the low per unit prices without wasting anything.
When I make soup, chili, or any casserole, I've started putting the leftovers in Ziploc bowls and tossing them in the freezer. I slip the frozen container into my insulated lunch sack, and it's partially defrosted by lunchtime. I used to try just keeping the leftovers in the refrigerator, but inevitably found they would go to waste. Because when you are hurrying to get ready in the morning, you don't really want to wrestle the leftovers out of the refrigerator, find a container to take them to work in, etc.
Other than a few lunch dates with colleagues, I've managed to bring my lunch to work just about every day for the past 6 months. The key for me was making it easy to assemble a lunch in the morning rush:
Lastly, I've started reading food magazines again to give me more ideas for making dinner. We'd gotten a little too used to ordering in from Waiters on Wheels, or going to the many great neighborhood restaurants within walking distance of our place. The November Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine, for instance, has a piece on $10 dinners that gave me soe good ideas. And with many publishers offering great deals on subscriptions, it's worth the $1 an issue or so just for the inspiration.
Eating well on a smaller budget can be done -- you just have to get creative.
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I love pulled pork. If I see it on a menu, I am compelled to order it. Despite this love, and my frequent making of roasted pork tenderloin, I had never tried to make it at home prior to last week.
I'd ordered a pork tenderloin from the grocery delivery but ended up with a pretty sturdy looking roast rather than the slim tenderloins I was used to. So I decide to throw caution to the wind and make some slow roasted pulled pork.
Here's what I did...
Preheated oven to 300 degrees.
Prepared large glass baking dish by coating the bottom with olive oil. Placed roast in the pain. Seasoned with salt and pepper. Poured can of coca cola over the top. Placed in oven. Turned meat over after a half hour. After another half hour, returned meat to its initial position, and added in some tiny creamer potatoes cut into bite-size chunks (sprinkled olive oil over them and salted them), and added 2 apples, cored and sliced into 8-pieces each. Baked another 45 minutes or so.
Served all the above inside pitas, with sour cream and white cheddar cheese on top. Simply yum. It is a real pain to clean up the pan afterward, but it's tasty enough to merit it.
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My local paper reported that 92-year-old Oakland institution Mother's Cookies is shutting down operations. I've been a fan of their sugary goodness since I was small. During our weekly grocery store trips, my mom would let me pick 1 package of their cookies as my treat for the week. I'd usually alternate between the Taffys and the Iced Oatmeals. The circus animals with their garish pink and white icing and sprinkles were not on the approved eating list -- but my baby sitter would usually buy some for me. Shhhh.
Goodbye Mother's Cookies. You made many little (and not so little) children happy.
UPDATE: But you can remember the Circus Animal cookies forever via a t-shirt. Thx Joshua.
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Last weekend, I went camping with my significant other's family. Although I am not a camping neophyte, I have never camped with them previously so I had no idea that I was in for a weekend of feasting in fresh air.
My normal camping larder includes soy milk and hot cocoa (usually fauchon cocoa packets), marshmallows, McCann's instant oatmeal, graham crackers and chocolate for sm'ores, hot dogs and buns, and some sort of salty snack, plus beer. This weekend went way past that.
The key to eating well while camping, I've learned, is to bring a dutch oven, a camp stove and a big ice
chest (or two). And to keep the fire going at a steady pace to act as a warming plate.
The dutch oven (which I will be asking Santa for) was used to bake cheddar biscuits (bisquick recipe+shredded cheese) and a yummy peach "cobbler." The cobbler topping was yellow cake mix rather than biscuit topping which I had never seen done before. The result was very tasty, and gave the camp an amazing aroma when the lid was lifted after dinner.
Dinner involved hot dogs for the kids, steaks for the grown ups, plus corn, salad, and ravioli with pesto sauce. Breakfast the next day involved scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and mimosas. Definitely not roughing it.
I don't know that I can commit to a big ice chest full of perishables, but this has given me some ideas for the next time we go car camping.
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The bill sets up a "Silver Alert" program.
It is patterned after the Amber Alert program that helps locate missing children.
Like Amber, the Silver Alert will use television, radio and other mediums of communications to alert the public of a missing senior.
Henry planned to sign the bill at a Thursday afternoon news conference.
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