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Bankrate commissioned GfK Roper to conduct a random survey of America's investing behavior as part of our yearlong Financial Literacy series. Over a thousand people were asked where they invest their money; some 669 respondents actually own investments (other than CDs or money market accounts), so we polled them more in depth.
Confusion widespread
Even as Americans are increasingly forced to save for their own retirement, half of current investors (47 percent) admit that investing is confusing. While 38 percent of men admit to feeling confused, that number jumps to 56 percent for women.
John Bogle, founder and former CEO of Vanguard, suggests the possibility that women are just being more honest.
"First, I'm just guessing that a lot of people who say they don't find investing confusing are lying through their teeth," he says. "We've created an investment system that places the focus on complexity rather than simplicity."
The confusion created helps drive big profits to the financial industry, he says. But the creator of the index fund has a simple solution: Buy the entire market at a cheap price.
Influencing factors
While age and income differences factor into the way Americans invest, the biggest disparity across the board exists between the sexes. By a significant margin, women tend to find investing more difficult and to rely more on others for advice.
John Grable, associate professor in
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Differences are likely rooted in socialization and
education, he says.
"Women, in general, are not encouraged or trained to take risks," he says.
It's true that women in general are more risk averse than men, says Alicia Munnell, professor at Boston College's Carroll School of Management and the director of its Center for Retirement Research. However, she cautions that the pattern may be more complicated than the findings suggest.
"Investment decisions seem to be driven more by a combination of gender and marital status. Single women and married men are most likely to invest primarily in stocks. Married women are more likely than single women to choose interest-earning assets. Thus, women as a group may not be more conservative and cautious than men."
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FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State baseball team kicked off its 2012 season Friday afternoon on Beiden Field.
The Bulldogs invited the media to their first official day of practice as they begin preparing to enter their final season in the Western Athletic Conference. With a roster that boasts all California talent, the 'Dogs will play 36 games at home this upcoming season as they chase their seventh straight WAC championship season.
Since 2006, Fresno State has won five regular season and five WAC tournament championships along with the National Championship in 2008.
Season and single game tickets are available online or by calling the Bulldog Ticket Office at 559-278-3647
"We Are Your Team!" The 2008 National Champion Bulldogs will begin their final season in the Western Athletic Conference before you know it. Opening day against Butler is Feb. 17 and you don't want to miss the chance for free season tickets. If you can't make it to Beiden Field, then listen to the 'Dogs on AM 940 KYNO, the flagship station for Bulldog baseball. You can always stay connected with Fresno State Athletics on Facebook (fresnostateathletics) and Twitter (@FSAthletics). For up-to-date information on Bulldog baseball, log onto gobulldogs.com.
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Oct. 26, 1999
by Abby Wigstrom, Fresno State Media Relations
College years are challenging enough without adding hours of grueling football practice on a daily basis. Then there is attending hours of team meetings and study table. College athletes seem to give up their lives once their sport begins its season. The months filled with sweaty jerseys, bruised body parts and exhaustion can only be tolerated by a select few who can juggle academics, their lives and a Division I sport all at once and still come out on top.
Now times that by two.
Junior Anthony Limbrick, the starting safety for the Bulldog defense does more for Fresno State than most know. The Oakland, Calif., native who leads the defense as one of only two veterans in the secondary and is among the team leaders in tackles (41) also leads a two-sport life at Fresno State. It is a well-kept secret, but Limbrick not only straps on his pads every fall to take the field to hound opposing teams' wide receivers, he also laces up his spikes at the first sign of spring and plays centerfield for the Bulldog baseball team. It is a schedule few Fresno State athletes in history have tried, let alone survived. Two sports a year not only takes its toll on the body and mind but dramatically cuts time for friends and family.
"I don?t have a lot of time to do anything else except school, football and baseball," Limbrick said. "In my free time I like to rest."
The strenuous months of training for both sports does not strike Limbrick as anything uncommon. He comes from a family whose blood runs Bulldog red and blue. Tony Limbrick, Anthony?s father, was a member of the 1972 Bulldog football squad during the Darryl Rogers era and has molded Anthony into the dedicated, disciplined athlete who can juggle the demanding schedule created by a two-sport schedule. The unknown truth about Limbrick?s father, however, is that Tony initially pushed his son towards baseball thinking the national pastime was to be his son?s calling. Fortunately for the gridiron Bulldogs, Anthony had more than just baseball on his mind.
"My dad always thought I would play baseball in college," Limbrick said. "I?m the one who ended up picking football, and then last year went out for baseball. I came to Fresno State because I wanted to try and play both."
And play both he does. Limbrick took the field in seven baseball games last year, earning a start three times. While his stats might be slim, they are substantial enough to keep Limbrick's heart set on taking the field again this coming spring.
"As long as it doesn?t interfere with football the coaches are okay with me playing baseball, and I want to keep playing both," Limbrick said. "Coach Hill has made it very clear that when its time to play football, I need to play football. That?s not a problem,"
As for which he prefers, Limbrick says he could not possibly choose one sport over the other. Even though making diving catches in the outfield and game-saving tackles on the goal line are quite different, he maintains that juggling a passion for two sports does not create a conflict of interest or a distraction on either field. At the moment, Limbrick is focused on and dedicated to football.
"I can?t say I?m more passionate for one sport over the other, but I can say that I am passionate about winning this football season," he said. "I will do whatever it takes and play whatever role I need to play to help my team win. Right now that role is starting strong safety."
If Limbrick?s role includes performances such as his interception against Colorado State on Oct. 9, the Bulldogs have nothing to worry about. Opponents, however, may have a different story.
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For the second time in just eight days, a New York pilot has landed his single-engine airplane along Sunrise Highway on Long Island, officials said Friday.
Suffolk County Police say Frank Fierro, 75, of Lake Ronkonkoma, took off Friday afternoon from Sparado Airport in East Moriches and began to experience engine trouble. He "was able to land the plane on eastbound Sunrise Highway" shortly before 1 p.m. He then maneuvered the aircraft to the right shoulder of the highway, cops said.
Last Thursday, Fierro landed his Challenger plane in the median of the same highway – very close to the same location. In that incident, police said he had also experience engine difficulties and "realized the plane would not make it back." There was no damage to the aircraft or to the highway.
The Federal Aviation Administration said last week they had launched an investigation. Police said today was the first time Fierro tried to fly the plane again. An FAA spokeswoman said the agency is also investigating today's incident.
According to authorities, Suffolk County police towed the plane back to the airport. No one was injured. Fierro could not immediately be reached for comment.
A New York City man was killed last week when his small aircraft crashed into the Long Island Sound near Mattituck – about 25 miles from Eastport. Authorities said the plane hit the water about eight miles north of the Mattituck Inlet just before 9 a.m. Monday. A Southold Town Police marine unit was the first emergency crew on the scene.
Southold Town Police Chief Martin Flatley identified the pilot as 41-year-old Zubair Khan. Officials said they believe the aircraft was "homemade." It had been registered with federal authorities as "experimental."
Southold Police Det. Sgt. John Sinning said officers found the plane floating in the Long Island Sound and removed Khan's body from the aircraft. At a news briefing near the scene, he said it was not immediately clear what caused the plane to go down. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating that crash.


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Mark Weinstein: Canto de Ossanha
Canto de Ossanha
Mark Weinstein (flute)
Lua e Sol (Jazzheads JH1166)
Mark Weinstein (flute),
Romero Lubambo (classical guitar), Nilson Mata (bass), Cyro Baptista (Brazilian percussion).
Composed by Baden Powell & Vinicus De Moraes.
Recorded: Paramus, NJ, March 2007
Rating: 87/100 (learn more)
Former Herbie Mann sideman Mark Weinstein first became interested in Brazilian music about a decade ago. On Lua e Sol he pays tribute to the "dark" and "light" sides of the Brazilian music tradition.
"Canto de Ossanha," the popularly covered tune written by Baden Powell and Vinicus De Moraes, most definitely comes from the light side. Cyro Baptista's Brazilian percussion and Nilson Mata's bassline open the piece to make room for a beautiful-sounding acoustic guitar played by Romero Lubambo. Flutist Weinstein then enters to handle the lion's share of the lilting melody. This is followed by a long solo section on which Weinstein nimbly climbs up and down the scales quite nicely, thank you. Lubambo follows with a wonderful acoustic turn. For its climax, the song returns to its brighter-side-of-life roots.
I have alluded to something in other reviews of jazz flute music, and I'll say it again here. You have to be an exceptional flute player to hold most jazz fans' attention. Mark Weinstein can do that. To my ears, he is among only a handful who can.
Reviewer: Walter Kolosky
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One delivered pot of Royal Blue Acrylic later... It's had about 2 coats now and I'm leaving the base until the last minute. It's still got a lot of little white specks that could do with being "touched-up", and the camera shows them up very well. Unfortunately when you're painting it, the reflections off the surface make these very hard to see. In fact with such a dark paint job it's getting harder to photograph. I had to severely lighten the third one along in PaintShopPro.
It must be the artificial light of the flash you know, but it doesn't look this colour in real life. However, I think it looks OK so far, even if the window frames do look a bit ragged.
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The Consulate is an official representative of the government and not a lobbying body; therefore we are here to effectively communicate the Israeli government's official policy and position while also acting as a resource for legislators and their staffs for information and communication.
The responsibilities of the office also include the monitoring and analysis of the political climate in our jurisdiction as well as pertinent legislation on the state and federal levels, and the actions or reactions of New England legislators.


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Speaking at the official launch of the programme at Agostini Building, Port-of-Spain, Ministry of Housing, Land and Marine Affairs, Dr Roodal Moonilal said the economic impact of the programme would be immense.
"It would involve a sum of $500 million for the first phase, which would be converted to billions of dollars given the multiplier effect. We will generate thousands of jobs in the construction industry, both for infrastructure development, and for home construction."
The programme, which would see to the distribution of state-owned lands, is due to begin in January 2013, with approximately 200 plots of land to be distributed by February.
The Minister said the lots are reserved specifically for the "landless poor" and would be provided with road access, water, electricity, drainage and provision for sewage disposal.
However, while the land will not be free of charge, Moonilal noted that it would be available to applicants far below market value; at approximately$50,000.
The Minister said work has already begun on preparing eight sites, including Moruga, Diego Martin, Golconda, Princes Town and Couva. Another eight sites has also been earmarked for commencement by 2013.
For a family to qualify for the programme their total monthly income of must not exceed $8,000. For applicants whose total monthly income is $3,000 or below, a concrete foundation will be provided, as well.
Elaborating on the programme, Moonilal noted that the financing of loans would be facilitated by the Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Finance (TTMF), at subsidised rates to households or applicants who meet the criteria.
Moonilal also expressed hope that the programme would foster a revival in family and community values as it is expected to "channel the drive, creativity and energy of citizens and residents of the country into building homes for themselves, thereby reviving family and community values


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Jorge Masvidal (USA) vs. Steve Berger (USA)
Tyler Jackson (Canada) vs. Petar Stoichkov (Bulgaria)
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Both 'The World Team' and 'The USA' team will begin with 16 fighters and in the end they will each have 8 fighters after a series of elimination fights. In the end the final eight will clash on the March 3rd pay-per-view which is expected to be headlined by a bout between heavyweight superstar Fedor Emelianenko and Jeff Monson.
Phil Baroni traveled to Russia to accompany his teammate Cain Velasquez. Baroni stated there is a chance you could see him fight on the March 3rd pay-per-view.
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RUSTON, La. - With the Fresno State softball team on its potential final trip to the rustic town of Ruston, La., as a member of the Western Athletic Conference, the visiting Bulldogs built a midgame lead and never looked back for a WAC opening 2-0 victory over Louisiana Tech.
The bond between the two schools has grown closer throughout the years, especially on a sultry night on the Louisiana Tech University campus as the Bulldogs and Lady Techsters opened their WAC slate.
During its last visit, the Lady Techsters hosted their first DART (Domestic Abuse Resistance Team) charity game in part to honor Fresno State's head coach Margie Wright's fight to curb domestic violence and raised $8,000 through the event.
And on Friday night, Tech rejoined forces with DART to raise more awareness and support for their programs with concession sales and donations.
With the shared off-field venture, the teams opened WAC play by featuring two of the conference's best pitchers on center stage.
For Fresno State, junior pitcher Mackenzie Oakes was fresh off taking down then No. 5/6 Michigan last weekend and returned to the circle for her ninth start of the season.
For Louisiana Tech, senior pitcher Meghan Kreig picked up a nine-inning, two-hit victory on Wednesday night.
Both pitchers contained their opposing hitters before Michelle Moses ripped a fourth-inning double to spark a resilient Bulldog offense in the clutch. Moses came around to score two batters later on an RBI single by Caitlin Stiglich as Fresno State (17-8, 1-0 WAC) struck first and added the insurance run when Krieg (5-12) beaned Moses in the fifth with the bases loaded to plate Rebecca Hall.
Meanwhile, Oakes (11-2) continued to dazzle as she danced out of trouble with precision and purpose for her second complete game shutout this year. The Dogs remained an unbeaten 9-0 when Oakes gets the starting nod.
"Mackenzie made quality pitches and executed when we needed it," Wright said of the righthander from Bakersfield, Calif.
Louisiana Tech (9-22, 0-1 WAC) scattered five hits, stranded ten baserunners in the contest and hit into a pair of double plays.
The first squashed a third-inning bases-loaded scare when Meghan Knowles smacked a grounder to Moses at first, who threw home to get a Tech runner at the plate, and Stiglich fired back to first to retire Knowles.
"That double play was huge for us," Wright noted. "It was great execution when they were threatening. We did a nice job when we had to make plays."
The second double play came on Tech's Heather Dorian line drive to the Fresno State's second baseman Brooke Ortiz and doubled up the Tech catcher Allie Geisler at first base. The pair marked the 10th and 11th double plays turned by the Dogs this season.
Fresno State improved to 18-1 in WAC openers and 23-3 all-time in conference openers during Wright's 26-year tenure. Since Tech joined the WAC in 2002, Fresno State is now 15-3 in games played in Ruston.
Bulldog freshman Vonnie Martin made her fourth appearance in a game when she pinch hit in the top of the sixth. Martin is a native of Plano, Texas, which is about a four-hour drive from Ruston.
With three wins over Top 20 teams (then No. 5/6 Michigan, No. 8/10 Missouri and No. 19/18 Oklahoma State), the beginning of conference play signifies the turning of the page to a focus of qualifying for May's WAC Tournament. All eight WAC institutions are competing for the six slots in the postseason competition hosted May 11-14 in Fresno that awards the conference's automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.
At Fresno State, the expectation to make the NCAA Tournament is natural - the Bulldogs remain the nation's only program to compete in all 29 NCAA Tournaments and can extend the record to 30 this May.
The Dogs and Lady Techsters will compete in a doubleheader on Saturday with the first game starting at 11 a.m. Pacific.
"We Are Your Team!" --- Fresno State continues WAC play on Saturday in Ruston, La. The Dogs will return to Bulldog Diamond for a nationally televised showdown with No. 21/25 Hawai'i on April 1 at 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU. Fans can purchase tickets by logging on to www.gobulldogs.com, calling 559-278-DOGS or by visiting the Bulldog Ticket Office.
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The Role of BPM in SOA Governance
By michael.stamback on Oct 24, 2008
ebizQ analyst Dennis Byron published an article not too long ago asking
What is business process management (BPM) software's role in IT and SOA governance?
In his article, Dennis quotes Forrester's Larry Fulton as stating
IT and SOA design-time governance solutions provide more than just storage and cataloging of service information; they also automate the process of service life-cycle management (SLM). Automating the process of service life-cycle management is the job of technologies like SOA design-time repositories.
Dennis goes on to make the argument that BPM could be used for this kind of automation
because the combination of an explosion in unstructured data and the coming exponential growth in services...means IT could lose control of its mission
The rest of the article goes on to cover various BPM vendor products and how they could be used. However, Dennis never really fully answers the question he stated up front on what BPM's role in SOA Governance was other than to state it could be important if BPM is important to the overall business strategy. I don't disagree with Dennis, but I think he's approaching this from a BPM angle, not a SOA governance angle.
Technology offerings aligned with SOA governance, such as those referenced by Larry Fulton, are there for the purpose of automating, and providing visibility into, the governance process. Governance doesn't happen simply by harvesting assets from the SOA environment and providing visibility. It's what you do to those assets once you have that visibility that really defines governance. Effective governance is essentially the application of business and IT policies and procedures to influence behavior and outcome. It's for this reason that I think BPM can, and does, play an essential role in SOA governance as it provides a means to structure the governance process and automate enforcement of policies and procedures to ensure business/IT alignment and compliance.
What I find surprising in Dennis's article is that Oracle is not mentioned alongside the other BPM vendors. Why I find this surprising is not because Oracle has a BPM offering but because the Oracle SOA Governance solution has BPM embedded. Oracle uses a lightweight version of Oracle BPM workflow under the covers for automation of the lifecycle, from planning through retirement. These workflows can either be configured and used as is, or you are provided with all the tooling necessary to modify those BPM processes to fit your methodology and needs.
So when it comes to the question of what BPM's role in SOA Governance is, Oracle believes it's so essential that they've embedded it within the governance solution offering itself. BPM doesn't need to be strategic to the rest of the enterprise to be applied to the automation of your governance processes, but governance is a poster child for how BPM can be properly leveraged for internal processes.
The rest of Dennis's article can be found here.


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No sage? No parsley? What will Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon eat?Holly Shirthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-44891373940765601442014-07-07T13:45:31.263-04:002014-07-07T13:45:31.263-04:00Usually dinner with hubby is full of conversation....Usually dinner with hubby is full of conversation. This recipe caused a stunned, near-silence... other than... "Can you believe how good this is?"

No wonder your household has repeatedly enjoyed this dish for so many years.

Thanks.Joanne Rakehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-72716880176036803512014-03-29T20:04:51.673-04:002014-03-29T20:04:51.673-04:00This recipe came out perfect!!! I want to make it...This recipe came out perfect!!! I want to make it everyday..lol 10+ stars!!!juardinehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-11680951545854064482014-03-17T11:48:24.302-04:002014-03-17T11:48:24.302-04:00This is such a fantastic recipe, I've been mak...This is such a fantastic recipe, I've been making it almost once a week because we all love it so much! Thanks Chef John!thisizk8http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-23053617216763686912013-04-12T13:42:20.859-04:002013-04-12T13:42:20.859-04:00Er, so I just realized this post is from '09, ...Er, so I just realized this post is from '09, so I guess been watching for about 4 years.

Quick question, can I brine my chicken before making this? Never have brined, been meaning to try it out.Dan and Hilaryhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-82599412975342943392013-04-12T13:37:19.229-04:002013-04-12T13:37:19.229-04:00This is the first video I ever watched from your b...This is the first video I ever watched from your blog more than 5 years ago. Dozens of recipes I have tried of yours later and I am just now getting around to finally making this tonight for dinner.

I tell all of my friends and family about your blog, and just wanted to thank you again for dropping all that knowledge, keep up the good work CJ!Dan and Hilaryhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-70181700904055184842013-01-28T14:26:14.830-05:002013-01-28T14:26:14.830-05:00No recipe, they were just roasted in the oven with...No recipe, they were just roasted in the oven with salt! Chef Johnhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-7921034925770779762013-01-28T14:25:30.021-05:002013-01-28T14:25:30.021-05:00hi! do you have a posted recipe for the potatoes y...hi! do you have a posted recipe for the potatoes you used in the video? looks like you cooked them separately. thanks!David Pollethttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-39940028353357813122013-01-28T14:24:23.950-05:002013-01-28T14:24:23.950-05:00hi! do you have a recipe posted for the potatoes y...hi! do you have a recipe posted for the potatoes you used? looks like you cooked them separately. thanks!!David Pollethttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-78247394544830412532012-12-25T14:18:41.414-05:002012-12-25T14:18:41.414-05:00You can use any bitter green or lettuce you like!You can use any bitter green or lettuce you like!Chef Johnhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-74404469015915982632012-12-25T09:00:53.726-05:002012-12-25T09:00:53.726-05:00Thanks Chef John. Great recipe. I am going to try ...Thanks Chef John. Great recipe. I am going to try it and want to know if what other vegetables can replace watercress. Tuzhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-60625980595059386092012-12-25T08:59:56.009-05:002012-12-25T08:59:56.009-05:00Thanks Chef. Great recipe...I am going to try it a...Thanks Chef. Great recipe...I am going to try it and I'm wondering if there are other vegetables that can replace watercress. Tuzhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-79934391606661075732012-12-22T22:32:55.755-05:002012-12-22T22:32:55.755-05:00We just finished dinner and wow was this excellent...We just finished dinner and wow was this excellent chicken! We had to use sweet potatoes instead of potatoes (hubby is on a doctor-ordered nightshade free diet for 6 weeks), arugula instead of watercress (it was what they had at market), and it all turned out incredibly well. Question: did anyone else's garlic cloves turn a bright green blue? Ours did, like a copper patina!Wild Terphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-79789513110278666702012-08-26T18:42:38.424-04:002012-08-26T18:42:38.424-04:00Yes! Arugula works!Yes! Arugula works!Chef Johnhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-46876744469180017912012-08-26T17:13:00.529-04:002012-08-26T17:13:00.529-04:00Dear Chef. I just found this recipe and realized ...Dear Chef. I just found this recipe and realized I happen to have everything on hand except for the watercress. However I do have a lot of baby arugla and it occurs to me that might make a good substitute. Whatcha think, chef? Apologies if this is double post? I think I misclicked something the first time I tried.Marksterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-41989785849361163702012-08-26T17:08:59.915-04:002012-08-26T17:08:59.915-04:00Just found this recipe and I happen to have everyt...Just found this recipe and I happen to have everything on hand except the watercress. However I do have some baby arugula and it occurs to me that it might be a good substitute. Whatcha think Chef? Marksterhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-27947689033155647982012-08-16T18:14:04.878-04:002012-08-16T18:14:04.878-04:00Yes, from the movie mentioned. A dead ringer!Yes, from the movie mentioned. A dead ringer!Chef Johnhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-28579535970933331622012-08-16T17:11:53.876-04:002012-08-16T17:11:53.876-04:00isnt that meryl streep and not julia child in that...isnt that meryl streep and not julia child in that second email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-42094595718345163682012-03-24T18:55:51.568-04:002012-03-24T18:55:51.568-04:00Oh Em Gee. I made this chicken with your crispy ro...Oh Em Gee. I made this chicken with your crispy roasted potatoes, Maple Dill Carrots, and homemade Caesar Salad tonight. Firstly, Im not making any friends with the amount of blood in my garlic stream, but secondly, WOW...the 'jus' is SO good, im likely to eat it with a spoon later. Im sure thats not healthy, but I cant say that I care. Thanks for some fantastic videos, and great ideas, Chef John!Tammylouhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-54646484160867006952011-12-29T18:03:53.656-05:002011-12-29T18:03:53.656-05:00Hello chef john, can i adapt this to turkey? i hop...Hello chef john, can i adapt this to turkey? i hope this question doesn't desecrate this wonderful firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-42638479026757173112011-07-03T04:22:36.129-04:002011-07-03T04:22:36.129-04:00We've been wanting to roast a chicken for a wh...We've been wanting to roast a chicken for a while and this was our first pick. The result was fantastic. To be sure the skin was nice and crisp, we loosened the skin, put the bird in the fridge for a half a day and added some butter to the olive oil. Needless to say, we had a fantastic meal. The jus was amazing!Nadim & firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-42405880924136914142011-02-11T01:13:28.560-05:002011-02-11T01:13:28.560-05:00Made this chicken tonight. Mmmboy! My oven's...Made this chicken tonight. Mmmboy! My oven's a little wonky so I used the thermometer method. Took it out at ~160. Perfection. Another great recipe Chef John. firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-8383857590647254232010-12-22T05:39:16.325-05:002010-12-22T05:39:16.325-05:00Excellent! Will try this very soon, seems not real...Excellent! Will try this very soon, seems not really difficult to prepare. Keep up the good workGabriele Frontinihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-45229421702850608882010-12-15T15:36:34.632-05:002010-12-15T15:36:34.632-05:00Made this for my husband a few weeks ago. It was s...Made this for my husband a few weeks ago. It was so good he requested it again for this week! Can't wait to make it. Highly recommended recipe!Abbyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-91220734192944866012010-12-07T12:45:02.878-05:002010-12-07T12:45:02.878-05:00Made the chicken last night ... it came out awesom...Made the chicken last night ... it came out awesome. Only had a little bit of pepper left, so I used paprika and a little bit of Cayenne. So easy to make and it came out very firstname.lastname@example.com


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The night of hallows is among us soon. October 31st comes every year — and every year, it gives every woman, man, and child an excuse to adorn themselves in costume — to be anyone or anything they so choose. Many go for the usual suspects: nurse, cat, pumpkin, vampire… us? We're looking to our muses of the past (…) Read more
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This week, we pay homage to three of our favorite iconic figures in style and music: Janis, Patti, and Twiggy. These women share a timeless individuality, a spirit that doesn't conform to what the norms of dressing or creating art SHOULD be. Through fearless self-expression, they paved way for generations past, present, and future… to (…) Read more


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From the Victory Garden: American history told through squash
As a natively grown vegetable cultivated by the Wampanoag Indians, squash holds a special place in American history. Today, squash are most commonly known as those green or yellow vegetables vaguely resembling cucumbers, or the uniquely shaped gourds that pop up around Halloween. But there are dozens of squash varieties, ranging in shape, size, and color.
A large orange squash known as the "Cinderella pumpkin."
The Victory Garden is growing five varieties of heirloom squash (cultivated prior to 1950), all of which have a different story to tell about American history.
In North America, squash are loosely grouped into summer or winter varieties, depending on when they are harvested. Both are summer crops but summer squash are harvested immature, when their rinds are still tender and edible, whereas winter squash are allowed to mature into the fall, resulting in fruits with fully developed seeds and tough rinds.
A summer squash, the Yellow Crookneck.
Squash have a long relationship with human civilization, with seeds dating back 12,000 years ago found in Ecuadorian caves. In the Americas, squash was one of three primary crops, the other two being maize and beans. Known as the "Three Sisters" by the Iroquois, these crops worked symbiotically. The corn provided a growing structure for the climbing beans and the bean vines better rooted the corn to ground so the stalks were not as easily blown over or washed out. The beans fixed nitrogen in the soil to fertilize the corn and squash, especially since corn uses a lot of nitrates out of the soil. The squash vines acted as living mulch to shade out weed plants and retain moisture in the soil, while the prickly stems deterred pests from "helping" with the harvest. When the three crops were eaten together, they provided a nutritional balance of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, and vitamins. Winter squash were an especially important crop for the Wampanoag Indians in New England because they could be stored through the winter. The word squash comes from a Coastal Algonquin language.
An immature Cinderella pumpkin. When the rind/skin is young it has a yellowish color, maturing to orange, and aging to an orange red.
Two of the squash varieties growing in the Victory Garden are described below:
'White Scallop' Summer Squash
The White Scallop squash is a Native American heirloom, grown by Indians in the Northeast for hundreds of years. Around 1700 it was introduced to Europe where it gained popularity. Also known as the Pattypan squash, it is known for its small, round, shallow shape with scalloped edges. It comes in white, green, and yellow varieties, and tends to be harvested when it is no more than three inches in diameter. It is very tender, and often served with its flesh scooped out, mixed with flavorings, and reinserted prior to being served. White Scallop squash can also be sliced, breaded and fried, or pickled as is done in Polish cuisine.
'Long Island Cheese' Winter Squash
Believed to be one of the oldest domesticated squash varieties selected for food, this squash was especially famous in the 1800s through the first half of the 20th century for making pumpkin pies. Named because it resembles a flattened cheese wheel, it looks similar to a pale pumpkin. Its flesh is smooth and sweet, and lacks the stringiness found in many squashes, making it excellent for baking. Known today as a Long Island, NY heirloom, those who lived in the area in the 1940s and 1950s remember buying these beautiful pumpkins at farm stands in the fall. By the late 1960s, however, the variety started to disappear from seed catalogues, inspiring some to save the seeds and keep this squash around. Today, many Long Island farm stands once again showcase this heirloom.
Sarah Dickert is a Smithsonian Gardens Intern with the National Museum of American History.


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Arsenio Hall to Take Back Nighttime Television
*Arsenio Hall is returning to nighttime TV for a dose of laughter and gossip. Woof! Woof! Woof! The entertainer stepped on the scene with his hugely popular self-titled show from 1989 to 1994, where then presidential candidate Bill Clinton played "Heartbreak Hotel" on the sax. For his new show, he admits he'd really like to … Continue reading Arsenio Hall to Take Back Nighttime Television


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At one time, actor Lisa Ermel wanted to be a Christian rock star. Though that dream is no longer a goal of hers, part of that quest may yet still materialize after her run in "Spun," a rock 'n' roll musical which opens Thursday, April 17 and continues through May 11 in the Livia and Steve Russell Stage at the Phoenix Theatre located in Indianapolis downtown arts district.
Former Bloomington, Ind., resident Emily Goodson wrote the book for "Spun" and Jeremy Schonfeld wrote the music, which includes everything from folk to blues to almost heavy metal, and the lyrics. The Phoenix production, which was originally commissioned and produced by National New Play Network (NNPN) member theater Bloomington Playwrights Project is directed by Chad Rabinovitz, its producing artistic director
"Spun" tells the story of Molly (Ermel) and Jesse (Chris Roe), two siblings who have been estranged but who try to reconnect following the death of their father. The two have different perceptions of something that happened eight years earlier, causing them to harbor doubts and to blame one another. Ultimately, "Spun," through witty comedy and rock, explores themes such as family relationships, forgiveness and memory.
Ermel, the daughter of Lutheran missionaries, was born in Ontario, Canada, but grew up in Kenosha, Wis. She attended Anderson University on a music scholarship but graduated in 2009 with a degree in theater. While she was still a senior in college she landed a role in "Becky's New Car" at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. After graduation Ermel moved to Indianapolis. Since then she has established herself as one of Indy's busiest actors. Her credits have included Heartland Actors Repertory Theatre (Kate "The Taming of the Shrew"), Phoenix Theatre ("Clybourne Park," "Seminar," " With a Bang" and "With a Whimper"), Indiana Repertory Theatre ("Dracula" and "Julius Caesar"), Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre (Kay Banks in "Father of the Bride" and "Arsenic and Old Lace"), NoExit Performance ("Closer") and Acting Up Productions (Stella in "A Streetcar Named Desire").
Ermel, who is represented by the Helen Wells Agency, has also appeared in many regional commercials, including a Subway spot and a Tru Worth Auto ad which airs frequently on local television.
Once Ermel completes her run in "Spun" she will have earned enough points to take her Equity card, making her a professional actor. Recently Examiner.com spoke by phone with Ermel about "Spun," her career thus far and her future.
How do you feel about scoring your Equity card?
I think I am ready for it. That's what I have definitely been working towards since I graduated college. I have tried to work more at theaters that will give me points. I am excited. It definitely might limit what I can do but I am willing to travel. I am actually trying to audition in Chicago and other cities to increase my chances of getting work.
You have worked with some really talented actors, haven't you?
I have and I learned so much from them. I am so grateful that I was able to work opposite some really seasoned actors. You can really learn by watching. There was Constance Macy in "Becky's New Car" and then I had the pleasure of working with her again in "Clybourne Park." I also worked with Bill Simmons in "Seminar" and "Clybourne Park," Robert Neal in "Becky's New Car," Ryan Artzberger in "Taming of the Shrew," and Mark Goetzinger. I want to try mention them them all because I don't want to forget anybody. Oh, there was also Diane Kondrat who played my mother in "Grapes of Wrath" at the Cardinal Stage Company.
You have also worked with some fine directors.
Dale McFadden, who directed "Seminar." That was one of those great experiences because everybody just really connected, we all got along and wanted to tell the same story. I love working with Bryan Fonseca. He gives actors such great freedom to make decisions and choices and have fun. He has a great system and a great process in rehearsals. And then there is James Still, director of "Becky's New Car." He's a delight to work with. I will always remember how encouraging he was. Brian Noffke too. I am taking this Meisner class with Bill Simmons right now. It's been incredible working with the top notch people who are in that class.
Tell me about your role as Molly in "Spun."
I connect with her so much. I also have a brother and he plays music. He and I would play and sing together so I immediately identified with the play. I've never connected so much with a part or been as challenged. Molly is tough. I think I am, too, but I'm sometimes a really big wimp. She uses humor as a defense mechanism and really enjoys hurting her brother.
Are you developing a good chemistry with Chris Roe, who plays your brother?
I really love working with Chris. It happened pretty immediately. There was some contact before the show. Within the first two days we were like "how are we not related?" because we are so alike in so many different ways. That's been really fun. It's also been fun to find the lightness in the script.
How do you and Chris like having to carry a two character play?
At first I was really intimidated by it but now it is really exciting. I like working with Chris so much that I don't feel overwhelmed with having to carry anything. I trust him a lot. It's really neat. It's just us and we get to tell a story that he, Chad and I want to tell.
How do you like working with Chad?
He is just so passionate about it and it has been really contagious. The play deals with family issues, which everybody has. It deals with some heavy things but there is also humor in the show which Chad is so good about bringing out. That's how you deal with things. You need to be able to laugh at tough circumstances or you would not be able to get through them.
What can audiences expect from the show?
I think people can expect to be surprised. They can expect to see something they have never seen before. The way that the play uses comedy but also rock music—it really pushes the limits of what's been done before. I think people should expect to see a story about how we heal and how a family helps in that process. It's about forgiveness. It brings up a lot of social issues but it brings it to where the heart is.
There are lots of plays these days about dysfunctional families. What makes this one different?
Because there are only two people it makes it so much more intimate and more personal. You get to experience the journey of these two people trying to find each other and their relationship again, making it really different from other plays of its kind.
Would you say that anybody with a sibling will identify with "Spun"?
I won't give anything away but there are a couple of moments in the show when I've thought "I have said this very exact thing to my brother or he has said this exact thing to me." How many times have you had a fight with your parents or your brother and sister? We all have different perceptions of what happened. There's a ton of that in this script. You hear things differently. Memories are a huge theme in this show.
What do you foresee happening in your career beyond "Spun"?
I hope to do more musicals. I really love them and I also really love straight plays. I would just like to expand and work as much I can here in Indy. Since I'll have my Equity card I also hope to work elsewhere so I can get as much experience as possible and do the best work I can. All I can ask myself to do for now is to just do the best work I can. I'll go where the work is. I would like to work in Chicago and in New York but I have gotten to the point where I just don't worry about it a lot. If I am taken there I will go happily.
For ticets and information about Phoenix Theatre's "Spun" call the box office at (317) 635-2381 or visit www.phoenixtheatre.org.
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Wow, Magic Foods!
Okay, I know. The sarcasm was a little over the top, but given the number of magic foods on supermarket shelves and how many millions of people buy them everyday, clearly someone has to think they're a good idea, right? But are these products really worth it? E.J. Mundell of HealthDay News investigates the merits of "functional foods." Take Danone's "Activia" for example:
Other functional foods are populating the dairy aisle. Danone recently introduced its Activia line of flavored yogurts enhanced with their own specially developed strain of "friendly" gut bacteria, Bifidus Regularis. The bacteria's name announces the purpose of the Activia line: To encourage frequent, on-time bowel movements…You've got to love that quote! Even though it doesn't say it, it pretty much implies that it's easier to convince people to consume engineered/heavily marketed "super foods" than it is to get them to eat regular-old fruits and veggies. "Waaa! But I don't like broccoli Mommy!" That's what it sounds like to me.
…"In fact, many yogurts will have 'contains L.acidophilus' or something like that on the label, because they know there's a niche market of consumers looking for that," said Sanders, past president of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics, who is based in Centennial, Colo…
…"Remember, if people just ate more fiber in their diets, more fruits and vegetables, they'd probably have bowel movements more frequently, anyway," Mary Ellen Sanders one of the nation's leading experts on bacteria-enhanced "probiotic" foods pointed out.
Dr. Fuhrman knows all about this kind of thinking. Some people are very standoffish when it comes to natural food and they'd rather eat all these manufactured foods and hope that their million dollar claims hold up, than to abandon their food addictions and start eating to live. From, Eat to Live:
The social and economic forces that are pulling our population toward obesity and disease will not be defeated by one book preaching about achieving superior health with nutritional excellence. The "good life" will continue to bring most Americans to a premature grave. The Eat to Live plan is not for everyone. I do not expect the majority of individuals to live this healthfully. However, they should at least make that decision being aware of the facts rather than having their food choices shaped by inaccurate information or the food manufacturers. Some people will choose to smoke cigarettes, eat unhealthfully, or pursue other reckless habits. They have that inalienable right to live their lives the way they choose.Now I realize that I crow-barred that quote in there, but even still, I think it crystallizes the issue here. Instead of teaching people to change their ways and give up emotional attachments to food. We spend tremendous amounts of time—and money—trying bend proper nutrition to our will, in the hope that we won't have to give up all the junk we're accustomed to eating. Does anyone else think this is bizarre? Not to mention a giant waste of time…and money.


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Entering the double digits doesn't mean an end to toys. Quite the opposite, in fact! Ten-year-olds still love to play and these delightful toys and activities will have them learning fascinating facts, making awesome discoveries and having lots of fun along the way.
When time is of the essence, the PLAYMOBIL Emergency Medical Helicopter is on the scene. Place patients onto the stretcher and secure them with the safety belt, before boarding them into the helicopter through the back door. Once the patient is secured on board, climb in through the side door, and fly off to the hospital.
Set includes two adult figures, one child figure, helicopter with spinning rotor blades, stretcher, first aid kit, and other accessories.
Adult figures measure approximately 2.95" tall.
Race to the rescue with the PLAYMOBIL Ambulance with Lights and Sound. Clear the roads with the functioning lights and sound to drive to the scene as fast as possible. Get the patient into the ambulance, with the removable roof, sliding side door, and back doors. Once the patient is securely placed on the stretcher, slide him right into the back off the ambulance, thanks to the collapsible legs, and head for the hospital.
Set includes two adult figures, one child figure, ambulance with lights and sound as well as removable roof and sliding side and back doors, stretcher with collapsible legs, bandages, stethoscopes, medical kit, and other accessories.
Embark on rescue missions wherever you go with the Playmobil Police Carry Case. Jump on the police motorcycle to race to the rescue. Once playtime is over, simply store the pieces inside the take-along carry case for next time.
Set includes one police figure, motorcycle, helmet, police sign, flashlight, and other accessories.
Figures measure approximately 2.95" tall.
Extinguish fires at sea and on land with the Fire Fighting Helicopter. Outfitted with a hanging water tank, this helicopter can swoop in and put out the fire. Simply pull the tab on the side of the tank to open the bottom and release the water. Seat up to two passengers inside the aircraft to aid in the rescue mission. When not fighting fires, the helicopter can airlift stranded boaters to safety by attaching the Life Raft set (#5545) (not included) in place of the water tank.
Includes two figures, helicopter, attachable water tank, rope, flames, first aid kit, and other accessories.
Respond to fire emergencies with the Fire Station with Alarm. Once the station's functioning alarm sounds, firefighters can slide down the pole to arrive at the scene of the blaze faster. The hose tower fits up to four fire hoses to ensure that the fire dissipates quickly. Once the emergency is over, open the station's garage doors, park your firefighting vehicle, and head inside to find a bunk and rest until a new emergency call is received. Kids can monitor calls from around the city from the station's main control board.
Includes two figures, fire station, helmets, megaphone, flashlight, and other accessories.
Measures approximately 15.7" long x 17.7" tall x 8.3" wide.Figures measure approximately 2.95" tall.
Requires 2 AAA batteries (NOT INCLUDED).
Battle against multistory blazes with the Ladder Unit with Lights and Sounds. Use the extendable ladder to save someone from a high window, or aim water at flames on the building's upper levels.
Includes fire truck with extendable ladder, one figure, fire extinguisher, and other accessories.
Measures approximately 15.4" long x 6.7" tall x 5.1" wide.Figure measures approximately 2.95" tall.
Patrol the scene with the Fire Chief's Car with Lights and Sound. Kids will love giving the other firefighters instructions through the megaphone.
Includes one figure, car, traffic cones, fire extinguisher, megaphone, and other accessories.
Figure measures approximately 2.95" tall.
Requires 1 AAA battery (NOT INCLUDED).
Douse the burning inferno with the Firefighters with Water Pump. Simply press down on the pump's black button to send water spraying out the end of the hose. Connect the water pump to the water cannon from the Fire Engine with Lights and Sound set (#5363) (not included) for added fun.
Includes two figures, motorcycle, water pump, hose, flame, and other accessories.
Extinguish the flames with the Fire Rescue Crew.
Includes three figures, fire hydrant, fire extinguisher, and other accessories.
Brave the most intense blazes with the Special Forces Firefighter.
Includes one figure with special fire-fighting suit, flames, water tank, and other accessories.
Race to the scene and extinguish the fire with the Fire Engine with Lights and Sound. Toggle the functioning lights and sirens to clear the roads and ensure that the firefighters get to the fire as soon as possible. Combine this set with the Firefighters with Water Pump set (#5365) (not included) to extinguish the fire in no time.
Includes one figure, fire truck, traffic cone, fire extinguisher, shovels, gas tank, water hose, and other accessories.
Measures approximately 11" long x 6.7" tall x 5.1" wide.Figure measures approximately 2.95" tall.
Embark on daring rescue missions aboard the Rescue Boat with Water Hose. This floating ship has everything kids need to help endangered crews, including a functioning water hose that is perfect for putting out fires. Simply fill the water tank, connect the hose, and press down on the black plunger to spray water out onto nearby ships. The removable roof makes it easy to access the bridge and steer the boat, while the cable winch can connect to the Life Raft set (#5545) (not included) and pull it to safety.
Includes three figures, boat, fire hoses, rescue ring, first aid kit, and other accessories.
Measures approximately 15.7" long x 7.1" tall x 6.7" wide.Figures measure approximately 2.95" tall.
Stay safe from the elements with the Life Raft. When passengers need to abandon ship, the floating life raft can help them escape! The removable roof with hinging doors makes it easy to uncover the raft during favorable weather or protect passengers during storms. Kids can upgrade this set with the Rescue Boat with Water Hose set (#5540) and the Fire Fighting Helicopter set (#5542) (other sets not included), both of which can tow the raft to safety.
Includes four figures, life raft, and life vests.
Race to the scene with the Emergency Motorcycle with Light. While en route, use the motorcycle's flashing light to help clear traffic and get on site quickly!
Includes one figure, motorcycle, and helmet.
Requires 3 AG13 (LR44) button cell batteries (NOT INCLUDED).
Respond to local emergencies with the Ambulance with Siren. Nothing can stop this rescue vehicle thanks to its flashing lights and siren. Once at the scene, place the injured patient on the stretcher and load him into the ambulance bay through the back doors. Medical personnel can enter the vehicle through the sliding side door. Kids can access the interior of the ambulance through the removable roofs, allowing for all sorts of play scenarios.
Set includes three figures, ambulance, stretcher, bicycle, medical chart, medical equipment, first aid kit, and other accessories.
Requires 1 AAA batteries (NOT INCLUDED).
Airlift hikers to safety with the Mountain Rescue Helicopter! This bright yellow helicopter with red detailing has movable rotor blades! Kids can seat up to three figures in the helicopter, two in the cockpit and one in the main cabin. The helicopter also features a hinged front window for easy access to the cockpit and a functioning pulley for airlifting stretchers!
Includes Mountain Rescue Helicopter, three figures, stretcher, first aid kit, and other accessories.
Race to the rescue with the Mountain Rescue Truck! This heavy-duty mountain truck can handle even the roughest terrain! Equipped with a removable roof and rear doors that open, this vehicle is easily accessible. Two figures can sit in the front while the collapsible stretcher can be stowed in the back and secured for transport!
Includes rescue truck, two figures, rescue dog, stretcher, first aid kit and other accessories.
Help those in need with the Mountain Rescue Quad! Equipped with a detachable front cable winch and pull-back motor, this quad will be there to help in no time!
Includes one figure, pull-back quad car, rear storage compartment, shovel, flashlight, and other accessories.
Patrol the waterfront from the Coast Guard Station with Lighthouse. The station's functioning lighthouse acts as a beacon for local sailors and a warning to those up to no good. From the upper observation room, officials can monitor coastal activity, while the first level ramp makes it easy to place the floatable boat in the water. Now it's ready to respond to nearby emergencies. When it's not in use, connect the boat to the cable winch and pull it up the boat ramp and onto the metal docking platform at the back of the station.
Set includes five figures, floating boat, two rescue rings, oxygen tank, flippers and mask, surfboard, walkie talkies, emergency medical equipment, fire extinguisher, and accessories.
Measures approximately 15.4" long x 11.4" tall x 21.3" wide.Figures measure approximately 2.95" tall.
Need help? The Emergency Vehicle can be on the scene in no time! Kids can seat up to two figures in the vehicle and store all their medical equipment in the hatchback trunk.
Includes one figure, vehicle, medical equipment, first aid kit, and other accessories.
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TC TO RALPH WALDO EMERSON; 2 March 1847; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18470302-TC-RWE-01; CL 21:170-172.
Chelsea, London, 2 March, 1847—
Dear Emerson,
The Steamer goes tomorrow; I must, tho' in a very dim condition, have a little word for you conveyed by it. In the miscellaneous maw of that strange Steamer, shall lie among other things a friendly word!
Your very kind Letter1 lay waiting me here, some ten days ago; doubly welcome after so long a silence. We had been in Hampshire, with the Barings, where we were last year;—some four weeks or more; totally idle: our winter had been, and indeed still is, unusually severe; my Wife's health in consequence was sadly deranged; but this idleness, these Isle-of-Wight sea-breezes have brought matters well round again; so we cannot grudge the visit or the idleness, which otherwise too might have its uses. Alas, at this time, my normal state is to be altogether idle; to look out upon a very lonely Universe, full of grim sorrow, full of splendour too; and not to know at all, for the moment, on what side I am to attack again!— I read your Book of Poems,2 all faithfully, at Bay House (our Hampshire quarters); where the obstinate people,—with whom you are otherwise, in prose, a first favourite,—foolishly refused to let me read aloud; foolishly, for I would have made it mostly all plain by commentary:—so I had to read for myself; and can say, in spite of my hardheartedness, I did gain tho' under impediments a real satisfaction, and some tone of the Eternal Melodies sounding afar off, ever and anon, in my ear! This is fact; a truth in Natural History; from which you are welcome to draw inferences. A grand view of the Universe, everywhere the sound (unhappily, far off, as it were) of a valiant genuine Human Soul: this, even under rhyme, is a satisfaction worth some struggling for. But indeed you are very perverse; and thro' this perplexed undiaphanous element, you do not fall on me like radiant summer rainbows, like floods of sunlight, but with thin piercing radiances which affect me like the light of the stars. It is so: I wish you would become concrete, and write in prose the straightest way; but under any form I must put up with you; that is my lot.— Chapman's edition, as you probably know, is very beautiful. I believe there are enough of ardent silent seekers in England to buy up this edition from him, and resolutely study the same: as for the review multitude, they dare not exactly call it "unintelligible moonshine," and so will probably hold their tongue. It is my fixed opinion that we are all at sea as to what is called Poetry, Art &c in these times; labouring under a dreadful incubus of Tradition, and mere "Cant heaped balefully on us up to the very Zenith,"3 as men in nearly all other provinces of their Life, except perhaps the railway province, do now labour and stagger;—in a word that Goethe-and-Schiller's "Kunst" has far more brotherhood with Pusey-and-Newman's Shovelhattery, and other the like deplorable phenomena, than it is in the least aware of!4 I beg you take warning: I am more serious in this than you suppose. But so, you will not; you whistle lightly over my prophecies, and go your own stiffnecked road. Unfortunate man!—
I had read in the Newspapers, and even heard in speech from Manchester people, that you were certainly coming this very summer, to lecture among us: but now it seems, in your Letter, all postponed into the vague again: I do not personally know your Manchester negociators, but I know in general that they are men of respectability, insight and activity; much connected with the lecturing department, which is a very growing one, especially in Lancashire, at present;—men likely, for the rest, to fulfil whatsoever they may become engaged for to you.5 My own ignorant tho' confident guess, moreover, is, that you would, in all senses of the word, succeed there; I think, also rather confidently, we could promise you an audience of British aristocracy in London here,—and of British commonalty all manner of audiences that you liked to stoop to. I heard an ignorant blockhead (or mainly so) called Elihu Burritt bow-wowing here, some months ago, to an audience of several thousands, in the City, one evening,—upon Universal Peace, or some other field of balderdash; which the poor people seemed very patient of. In a word, I do not see what is to hinder you to come whenever you can resolve upon it. The adventure is perfectly promising: an adventure familiar to you withal; for Lecturing is with us fundamentally just what it is with you: Much prurient curiosity, with some ingenuous lore of wisdom, an element of real reverence for the same: everywhere a perfect openness to any man speaking in any measure things manful. Come, therefore; gird yourself together, and come. With little or no peradventure, you will realize what your modest hope is, and more;—and I, for my share of it, shall see you come again under this Sun! O Heavens, there might be some good in that! Nay, if you will travel like a private quiet person, who knows but I, the most unlocomotive of Mortals, might be able to escort you up and down a little; to look at many a thing along with you, and even to open my long-closed heart and speak about the same?— There is a spare-room always in this House for you,—in this heart, in these two hearts, the like: bid me help in this enterprise, in all manner of ways where I can; and on the whole, get it rightly put together, and embark on it, and arrive!
The good Miss Fuller has painted us all en beau, and your smiling imagination has added new colours.6 We have not a triumphant life here; very far indeed from that, ach Gott!—as you shall see. But Margaret is an excellent soul: in real regard with both of us here. Since she went, I have been reading some of her Papers in a new Book we have got:7 greatly superior to all I knew before; in fact the undeniable utterance (now first undeniable to me) of a true heroic mind;—altogether unique, so far as I know, among the Writing Women of this generation; rare enough too, God knows, among the writing Men. She is very narrow, sometimes; but she is truly high: honour to Margaret, and more and more good-speed to her,— Adieu, dear Emerson. I am ever yours


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In an unfortunate accident, a Rockmart man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Esom Hill community while biking on the Silver Comet Trail Monday morning.
Emergency Medics arrived on the scene to find that 53-year-old David Perkins was struck by an Infinity Sedan as he crossed the Hardin Road intersection.
A Life-Flight helicopter was called in to air lift Perkins to a hospital for treatment but was cancelled after Emergency crews were unable to stabilize him. Perkins was then rushed to the Polk Medical center where he was pronounced dead.
Perkins, an avid cyclist was biking round trip on the Silver Comet Trail from Rockmart to the Alabama state line.
Witnesses on the scene told Georgia State Troopers that Perkins did not look before crossing directly in front of the oncoming vehicle.
The teen driver of the Infinity that struck Perkins has not been charged at the time of this publication and no charges are expected. Harris was treated and released for glass fragments and emotional distress.


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While he's been the hottest receiver in the NFL the past four weeks, Saints tight end Jimmy Graham knows when and where to give credit for at least some of his success.
Graham has 548 receiving yards in the last four games, the most by a tight end over a four-game span in NFL history — a productive stretch that includes an NFL record-tying four 100-yard games in a row.
When asked what he tells Drew Brees about what he's seeing from defenses, Graham said he rarely has to say anything to the six-time Pro Bowl pick.
"Normally, Drew sees it before they even do it," said Graham, who leads the NFL with 593 receiving yards. "He alerts me during the week, or sometimes I come to him with questions like, 'What was that safety doing?'
"He'll be like, 'Listen, they're just making that up … and this is what they're going to do and this is how you need to beat it.' That's just the kind of quarterback he is. He sees it all and helps me to be a better tight end."
In Sunday's game with the New England Patriots, Graham will go for a fifth straight 100-yard receiving game by a tight end — which would break the mark he already shares with Tony Gonzalez.
PRODUCTION SQUARED: Sunday's game in Gillette Stadium will bring together two of the most productive offenses in the NFL over the past seven-plus seasons.
Since 2006, when Sean Payton and Brees joined forces with the Saints, they've led the league in total yards with Tom Brady and the Patriots in second.
Over that 117-game stretch, the Saints have 47,109 total yards for a 402.6 per game average; the Patriots have 45,385 for a 387.9 average.
In scoring, the Patriots lead the NFL with 3,494 points and a 29.9 average, while the Saints are second with 3,291 points and a 28.1 average.
LEAVING EARLY: For the second week in a row, the Saints are leaving early for a road game.
Payton said Thursday that his team will leave for Sunday's game with the Patriots on Friday instead of the traditional Saturday departure.
"It's a longer flight, so we will plan on going tomorrow out in the afternoon," said Payton, adding that the reason is because it's a longer flight than usual.
The Saints left for last week's game with the Chicago Bears on Friday afternoon because they didn't want to have any travel delays with the expected arrival of Tropical Storm Karen.
PRACTICE REPORT: There were no changes in the Saints' practice report Thursday from the one Payton issued on Wednesday.
Not participating Thursday were SS Roman Harper (knee), WR Lance Moore (hand), T Zach Strief (ankle) and DE Tyrunn Walker (knee).
Working on a limited basis were RB Mark Ingram (toe), NT Brodrick Bunkley (calf), FS Malcolm Jenkins (neck), CB Keenan Lewis (knee) and LB Ramon Humber (calf).
RIDLEY, BOLDEN LIMITED: For the Patriots, former LSU running back Stevan Ridley and former Scotlandville High School standout running back Brandon Bolden again had limited participation Thursday with knee injuries.
TE Rob Gronkowski (arm/back), WR Danny Amendola (groin), LB Dont'a Hightower (knee) and LB Jerod Mayo (ankle) were also among a list of 11 players who were limited in practice.
RB Leon Washington (ankle), DL Tommy Kelly (knee) and LB Jamie Collins (not injury-related) did not participate.
THE CALL IS … : Strief, who is one of the Saints' offensive captains along with Brees, was put on the spot before Sunday's game with the Bears.
When referee Scott Green asked who would call on the coin toss, Brees, who normally makes the call, pointed to Strief. He made the right call and the Saints deferred to the second half.
"I'll take the win … I'm one-for-one on coin tosses," said a beaming Strief, who played his college ball at nearby Northwestern University. "I don't ever want to call it again. I'm undefeated, one-for-one."
DOING IT WITH 'D': The Saints' defense has allowed 73 points in its first five games, holding each of their opponents to 19 points or less.
The 73 points is two fewer than they gave up in their first two games of a miserable 2012 season when they fell to the Washington Redskins (40-32) and Carolina Panthers (35-28).
The Saints eventually gave up 154 points in their first five games in 2012, more than twice as many as they've allowed this season.


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NASCAR and Goodyear officials will meet Tuesday to discuss, among other things, tire selection for this past weekend's Hollywood Casino 400.
The meeting wasn't scheduled in light of driver comments following the season's 30th Sprint Cup Series race.
"We meet with Goodyear every Tuesday," Sprint Cup Series director John Darby said following Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway.
"We'll download everything — Goodyear's side of it as well as what team information we can give everyone. … We'll kind of get a better feel for it then."
Goodyear officials provided teams with a new tire combination for the 1.5-mile track, utilizing the same multi-zone technology that produced tires used last month at Atlanta. The Kansas package consisted of a more tractive compound on the left side to provide more grip while the right was a combination of a harder inner shoulder with the same compound used at Kansas earlier this year on the outside.
via Drivers blame Kansas track surface for issues.


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The loss of a spouse is hard for anyone, but the experience of watching a spouse deteriorate is even harder. The once loving individual you once new becomes someone else with the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's. The journey of Alzheimer's can be challenging for the person diagnosed, but also for the family members, and especially for the spouse. Caring for an individual with Alzheimer's or dementia can be overwhelming at times. There is help for the family and spouse dealing with the individual with Alzheimer's.
Caring for an elderly loved one afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is often one of the most difficult journeys a family will ever have to take. However, with a little insight the road can be more bearable. And by implementing some creative behavioral techniques to reduce caregiver stress, the experience can become quite rewarding. These creative behavioral techniques can be developed by the family or the family can get more insight and help by visiting the Alzheimer's website. As your loved one's Alzheimer's progress you will notice changes in communication and behavior. These changes can be overwhelming and knowing how to handle the communication and behavior and keep your loved one safe requires knowledge. The way to obtain that knowledge is through information.
There are organizations out there to help you obtain information and help with your loved one. There is the Alzheimer's organization, Third Age, A Place for Mom, and many others. You can find these on the internet, and obtain the information to help you and your loved one. The caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be challenging, but also rewarding to all family members with the right information. For your loved one it is necessary to research for information and this will help you and your family tremendously.


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Recently moved to VA from TX and got my CHP yesterday. I was around looking for a holster (for XD9 subcompact) and for general information on concealed carry when I ran into this site. Looking forward to learning all I can.
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The Dover, Delaware Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will host its annual Chocolate Hour Feb. 8 in honor of military personnel, veterans, and their families.
The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forest Ave., Dover. There will be fruit and a variety of bite-sized snacks to enjoy.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information: (302) 242-1625.
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Updated: Type Enforcement security project joins the OpenSolaris security community
By user12611852 on Mar 10, 2008
Update: Our own architect of Solaris 10 Trusted Extensions corrected me on my statements about MLS capability and Type Enforcement. I've corrected my table. Glenn writes in a comment:
It isn't accurate to state that Type Enforcement enables multilevel security. Although you could define relationships between various types that have similar semantics to Bell & Lepadula rules, this is not practical in general. Types, unlike sensitivity labels, don't have implicit hierarchical relationships. Instead the flexibility of the relationships between types is seen as an advantage over the more rigid MLS rules.
One reason this is confusing is that FLASK in SELinux supports both Types and MLS labels, whereas the Solaris implementation of FLASK will just focus on Types since MLS labels are already associated with zones.
Great News!
One of the benefits of open sourcing Solaris is the ability to take advantage when "Innovation Happens Elsewhere" (to quote Sun co-founder Bill Joy). One of the innovative projects that originated elsewhere is an implementation of Type Enforcement (aka "Flask") for OpenSolaris. Type Enforcement is a form of Mandatory Access Control that has already appeared in the Security Enhanced Linux project first developed at NSA. SELinux has worked its way from a science project into major Linux distributions today.
What does this mean for Open Solaris?
- First, it means that we have active development and external contributions to the OpenSolaris community.
- Secondly, it means that (when completed), customers and governments who prefer the Type Enforcement to Sun's own Solaris 10 Trusted Extensions model, will have that choice without having to give up the other advanced features of Solaris.
Who is doing this work?
- Stephen Smalley is a researcher at the NSA who has published a number of papers on Type Enforcement and the Security Enhanced Linux project
- John Weeks is an engineer in Sun Federal who has worked for years in the government and security realms.
When can I get it?
The project has only recently been created at in the OpenSolaris security community. The source code has yet to be written and posted. Nothing has been integrated in to the next version (Nevada) of the Solaris kernel yet and there are no plans yet for it to be in Solaris 10. As the project progresses it may be fully integrated into the Nevada kernel and eventually find its way into a commercial release of Solaris. Join the community to keep up to date on the latest information.
How will Type Enforcement complement the current Solaris security model?
Read Glenn Faden's most recent blog entry.
Why should I care?
If you have been looking at using SELinux in your project, you should join the community and contribute your comments, feedback, testing and even code to the project creating a better Solaris.


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In June of 2011 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned that taking the diabetes drug Actos could increase the risk of bladder cancer. The actos warning came after studies revealed taking the drug for over a year could increase bladder cancer risks by as much as 40%.
Actos bladder cancer attacks the lining of the bladder and is one of the most serious diseases affecting the digestive system. The condition strikes almost 70,000 people annually in the United States and kills nearly 15,000 each year. However, it is considered a highly treatable form of cancer as the symptoms are often detected early.
Some of the common symptoms of bladder cancer include:
If you have any of the above symptoms or have been diagnosed with bladder cancer, it is important that you seek treatment with a specialist as soon as possible.
In addition, it is important to learn your legal rights if you developed bladder cancer after taking Actos. Attorneys are filing Actos bladder cancer claims on behalf of those affected by this defective drug for the medical costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering involved.
You may be entitled to substantial compensation to help deal with and recover from your condition. However, the time to file a claim is limited. Contact us today to speak with a qualified attorney handling these cases.
The most common treatments for bladder cancer include chemotherapy, surgery, vaccine therapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy. These can be painful, expensive and invasive for the patient. Even after the disease is defeated, regular check-ups are needed to monitor for its return.
No one should face the burdens of bladder cancer alone simply because of the negligence of a large drug company. It is important to learn about the compensation available that can help you and your family with treatment and recovery from the disease.
Actos has been sold in the United States by Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America since 1999. According to estimates by the FDA, more than 2 million people took the drug in 2010 alone. It has become the most popular diabetes medication in the world.
Experts now fear that tens of thousands of people may have developed Actos bladder cancer by taking the drug without knowing the risk.
A recent French study of more than 155,000 people found that taking Actos for more than a year could increase the risk of bladder cancer by up to 40%. In the United States, a ten year study into the safety of the drug ordered by the FDA has shown similar troubling results at the halfway mark.
Based on the test results, drug safety agencies in France and Germany have already banned any further sales of Actos. The U.S. FDA and European Medicines Agency (EMA), however, have kept Actos on the market pending further research results.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, who earned approximately $3.4 billion from the sales of Actos in 2010 alone, claims that the drug still has positive results and refuses to issue a recall despite the safety concerns.
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Mara — MINISTRY of Natural Resources and Tourism has demanded an immediate evaluation report and a name list of peasants whose crops have been destroyed by rampaging elephants in Mara Region.
The Ministry's Deputy Minister, Mr Mahmoud Mgimwa, made a working tour in Serengeti District on Tuesday and ordered officials to submit the report in a bid to speed up a compensation process without delay. Officials estimate that Serengeti District has 27 villages with several hundreds families.
The area is prone to attacks from stray elephants hailing from game protected areas including the world famous Serengeti National Park (SENAPA). Rampaging elephants are cited to be the cause of under-development and frequent shortages of food in the villages.
Recently, Serengeti councillors complained that the problem of destructive jumbos was getting out of hand in the villages and called for immediate intervention from the Natural Resources and Tourism Ministry.
Mr Mgimwa consoled all villagers who have been badly affected by destructive elephants in Serengeti and other parts of Mara Region.
"I urge all districts that are yet to bring their evaluation reports on the destruction caused by elephants to do so immediately," the deputy minister said at a meeting with local leaders and Mara officials which he convened at Giraffe Hotel in Mugumu town.
Increased human/wildlife conflicts here was also one of the critical issues discussed at the meeting. Land disputes between Tanzania National Park (TANAPA) was cited as the major conflict fueling human/wildlife conflict in the area.
Earlier on the same day Mr Mgimwa officially opened a special event held to promote cultural tourism in the district and hailed the initiative. The event was organised by Serengeti Cultural Centre, an organisation based in Mugumu town, the capital of Serengeti District.


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Mike and I are on our merry little way to Chicago this morning, and probably already on our journey when you are reading this, since I pre-wrote this post to publish. We are off for a little 3 day getaway, we have been going to Chicago every year after christmas since we have been together, its a little tradition we have. I am excited as always!
What do you eat for dinner when you have nothing in the house and are going out of town?
Turkey Tacos! I actually had turkey meat to make turkey chili with and never made, so we made tacos with it instead. We didn't want to waste it, so it worked out this way 😀
Remember the desserts I made for christmas eve?
Seven Layer Bars 😀
Peanut butter cookie dough truffles 😀
We brought the desserts to my parents house, but did not even have any that night! I made sure to sneak some home for us, and we enjoyed some last night. Im officially overdosed on sweets for now, well maybe until tomorrow, Chicago has way too many sweet treats for me to enjoy!
All packed up last night, and ready to go!
Have a wonderful Tuesday friends, see you in Chicago! <3
Katie xoxo
Diva says…
Look back and reflect on the year 2011, the good and the bad, its all things that made an impact on your life in a way. 2012 is almost here, I have lots of dreams for the new year!