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This dress put Joan Collins in the hospital.
You can't pull off a lifetime of flawless glamour without a lil' bit of pain. Just ask the immaculate Joan Collins! The 77-year-old's Oscars Afterparty frock (Photographed Above…) hugged her famous curves so tightly that she had to call an ambulance.
"We had been [at the Oscars] for seven hours, and I started feeling dizzy," Joan recalled this week. "I tried to get some air, but I felt really faint. I wanted to leave in our limo, but Percy decided to call an ambulance. We went to the hospital, and they did all the tests before the doctors told me I was absolutely fine and released me."
The Dynasty dame adds: "The truth was, I made the wrong decision to wear a very tight dress, and had something rather like a Victorian swoon. The good news is, I am in good health and feel fine today."
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Feb. 8, 2004
LAKEWOOD, CA - The top-ranked UCLA softball team improved to 4-0 on Sunday evening at the Long Beach State Softball Tournament at Mayfair Park. The Bruins opened the evening with a 5-1 victory over Long Beach State followed by a 6-2 victory over San Diego State.
UCLA 5, Long Beach State 1
In the first game of the day, the Bruins batted as the home team for the first time this season. After Keira Goerl retired the 49ers in order in the top of the first, UCLA's offense went right to work with a lead-off double by Caitlin Benyi, followed by a sacrifice bunt by Andrea Duran and an RBI single by Stephanie Ramos, who advanced to second base on an outfield error. After a fly ball out to deep right field by Claire Sua, Emily Zaplatosch homered to center field, hitting the manual scoreboard just beyond the fence, to make the score 3-0 in UCLA's favor.
The Bruins added a run in the second inning on a one-out hit by freshman Tara Henry, who scored on a double off of the centerfield fence by Caitlin Benyi.
In the top of the fourth inning, The Beach posted its first run of the game, starting the rally with a lead-off triple by first baseman Colleen Burdick, a ball to deep right center field that Ramos dove for but couldn't catch. Burdick would score on a sacrifice fly by Lauren Johnson, making the score 4-1 in UCLA's favor.
UCLA added a fifth run in the bottom of the fifth inning, as Sephanie Ramos led off with a single through the right side of the infield. She advanced on two ground-outs and would score on a two-out wild pitch during the at-bat of Lisa Dodd to make the score 5-1.
Keira Goerl improved to 2-0 on the young season with the win in the circle. She pitched seven innings, striking out nine without issuing a walk.
UCLA vs. San Diego State
UCLA manufactured a run in the bottom of the first inning as Caitlin Benyi singled through the left side of the Aztec infield, advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Andrea Duran and scored one batter later when Ramos reached on a San Diego State error.
A tough defensive inning for the Bruins resulted in two runs scored by SDSU in the top of the fourth inning, giving the Aztecs a 2-1 lead. UCLA recovered in the fifth inning to re-take the lead by a 3-2 margin. The rally started when Tara Henry reached on the first of two Aztec errors in the inning, advanced to second base on a wild pitch and went to third on a successful sacrifice bunt by Caitlin Benyi. Andrea Duran then hit a long fly ball to right center field that was mis-handled by San Diego State's center fielder. It turned into a four-base error, with Henry and Duran both scoring on the play and giving UCLA the 3-2 lead.
UCLA added three more runs in the sixth inning, aided by a trio of San Diego State errors, to bring the final score to 6-2 in UCLA's favor.
The Bruins return to action on Friday afternoon with a 1:30 pm game against Nebraska at the UNLV Classic in Las Vegas, NV. UCLA will also face DePaul, Portland State, Wisconsin and Michigan in Tournament action.

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Is this kinda reminiscent of those oxtail jalapeño fries we had in Vegas…? And btw, no worries. We'll get you investors. Or investors will get to you. You'll be at Smorgasburg throwing shit at local hipsters well before you know it.
No two cultures in the world share more similarities than the Japanese and the French-Canadians.
Both cultures have been relatively isolationist throughout their histories and both adopted a flower as their national symbol — the cherry blossom and fleur-de-lys respectively. Both played a prominent role in World War II, except for the French-Canadians, they pretty much stayed home on that one. Both cultures drink beer, except for when they drink other things. Both of them have Pizza Huts now, that's pretty exciting, who doesn't like Pizza Hut, right? Also, French-Canadians love freshly tapped maple syrup much like Japanese businessmen love buying soiled schoolgirls' panties from vending machines. And we can't forget the importance of tentacle porn in preserving both cultures' rich, storied histories.
(You know what's fucking frightening? In 5 months I'll have a degree that ends in "… with an emphasis in International Relations." A team of highly esteemed, accomplished, debonair-ass academics decided that I've achieved enough to be considered an expert in Political Science. That's fucking insane. I don't even know who the current Secretary of State is. It could literally be anyone. Condoleeza Rice? That's a person, right? Is Dan Quayle still doing things?)
Anyways, back to the growing political tensions between French-Canada and Japan, or whatever I was talking about, I don't know. I was inspired by The Vulgar Chef's Poutine Sushi and especially Thrillist's use of the phrase Canadian-Japanese Diplomacy so I knew I had to fucks with some Japanese poutine too. But then I got to thinking, why stop there? Why can't we introduce some lesser-known cultures to the mainstream via fusion food? These are a few business plans for food carts I'd like to start before I die. If you know any venture capitalists — or have $800,000 to donate — let me know.
Cultures: Moroccan/Inuit
Signature Dish: Harissa rubbed caribou loin.
I know what you're thinking, "Moroccans and Inuits hate each other, why would they all of a sudden want to work together?" Profit. It's like that one song, "Cash rules everything around Marrakesh, C.R.E.A.M. get the money, dollar dollar bill y'all." There's a fucking fortune to be made on this. The North Pole is a hot button topic right now with climate change debates, and hipsters have been gentrifying North African food for the better part of a decade. Make za'atar seal rinds and shit, sell 'em for $8 a bag.
Cultures: Afghani/Belgian
Signature Dish: Baadenjan Waffles (aka Baadenjaffles)
I can see how this might seem like a weird combo, but hold the fuck up, let me explain. I understand that America is deeply entrenched in post-9/11 anti-Muslim sentiment as well as post 2014 World Cup anti-Belgian sentiment, but that's what makes this such an ingenious idea: it's an edible controversy. It's edgy, and people love edginess almost as much as they love badenjan.
Cultures: Khmer/Appalachian
Signature dish: Possum springrolls
There's a reason Appalachia bears the nickname "The Cambodia of America". Both are filled with hard-working, blue collar folks, who just want to come home after a hard day's work and start a peoples' revolution to finally end years of martial law. That's it, really. Both cultures are really into foraging, which is super hot right now. If you can pair up with a local possum farm — grass-fed of course — I don't see any reason that this can't be the next Kogi truck.
Ramen Fries
4 packages instant ramen
2 eggs
2 seasoning packets
A whole lot of canola oil
1) Cook ramen according to directions. If you've never cooked ramen before, get your ass back to whatever Siberian labor camp you grew up on, they're probably worried about you, insofar as Siberians feel emotion.
2) After straining ramen in a colander, run cold water over it until noodles are cool.
3) Whisk eggs and seasoning packets together, and add in cold, strained ramen noodles. Massage the egg mixture in to evenly disperse.
4) Line an 8 in x 8 in baking sheet with plastic wrap, and dump your ramen egg mixture in. Mash the ramen into a tight, even layer and add another sheet of plastic wrap on top.
5) Put some books or something on top to weight it down, this part is critical, then throw it in the freezer for 2 hours.
6) Take the sheet of ramen out of the freezer, and dump it onto a cutting board.
7) You should have a semi-frozen ramen brick, and now you can start cutting it into fry shapes and dropping it into 375 degree oil for 2-3 minutes, or until pleasantly crispy.
Miso Oxtail Gravy
(This shit is about to get unnecessarily complicated, so probably just use the powdered gravy mix and some ground up beef jerky.)
2 lbs oxtails (6 medium oxtails? I don't know how to fucking measure oxtails.)
1 medium brown onion
24 oz dark beer (Stone Smoked Porter all day son.)
1 cup beef stock (Water, chicken stock, don't matter.)
1 Tbsp white miso paste
Salt and Pepper
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 1 Tbsp of canola oil in a cast iron dutch oven on high heat and liberally salt and pepper your oxtails. When the oil moves freely across the pan, add your oxtails, making sure they don't touch. Sear for 2 minutes on all sides, or until browned.
2) Add quartered and peeled onion, pour out the first sip of your beer for ODB, then dump the rest in the pot. Put a lid on that shit and throw it in the oven for 4 hours.
3) Remove your braise from the oven and set all your oxtail pieces aside. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer and save in a bowl.
4) Heat 1 Tbsp of butter with 1 Tbsp of flour on medium heat in a large sauce pot and whisk vigorously. When the roux has turned a nice sandy brown color, add your strained braising liquid and miso paste. Break down your oxtail meat, and add it to the pot.
5) Let simmer on medium for 5 minutes and adjust seasoning and consistency with the appropriate amount of salt, pepper, and beef stock.
6) Suck that umami-laden shit through a bendy straw, you know you want to.
7) Throw all of it together with some cheese curds, soft boiled egg, scallions, and as much hot sauce as is proportional to your gender expression.
Is this kinda reminiscent of those oxtail jalapeño fries we had in Vegas…? And btw, no worries. We'll get you investors. Or investors will get to you. You'll be at Smorgasburg throwing shit at local hipsters well before you know it.
I am new to your blog and I love it! Keep doing what you're doing, it's awesome!! : )
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I'm going to make this when I get back to base in japan! and it shall be glorious! If I had a had I'd tip it to you and your ingenuity! Keep it coming bro!
Oh and your write ups are hilarious btw.
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Not a poutine at all. Poutine = gravy,french fries and cheese. I'm open to fusion and stuff, but seriously, it's not a poutine.
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MAKE A JEWISH CHINESE THING FOR MEEEE!!!! wait what does my preference for a large amount of hot sauce and eggboy's preference for no hot sauce say about our gender expressions??!!!
This looks amazing! But are the ramen fries supposed to be like super crunchy or is there a way to make them a little bit softer without making it too mushy?
All in All this is a great recipe and as a broke college student, I am eternally grateful for you for creating this masterpiece! I'll definitely be trying this sometime the next time I have to eat ramen for dinner!
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OH MAH GAH I want this
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From one poli-sci major to another, keep doing your thang. Your food is on point.
This my first time on this site. Thanks for making cooking and eating fun. Some of these dishes look so easy to make and exciting to try with friends.
Heh so fun and delicious looking! And much more appealing than Poutine (sorry Canucks) because there is nothing appealing about soggy fries but the ramen fries stay crunchy.
Found your blog a couple of days ago and I'm giving you kudos for creativity. With so many blogs just making adjustments to published recipes, it's refreshing to see someone think outside the box.
This is one of the funniest blogs I've found in a while. I might pass it around with my fellow IR grad student friends just to weed out the ones who don't have a sense of humor.
I saw a picture of this on FoodPornDaily.com and had to figure out how to make it. I only just "discovered" poutine about a year ago (yes, that means 50 years of life with the best thing to come from Canada, EVER) and this is a fresh take on that. You. Are. The. Shit. Bro.
maybe revise your history a bit though.
Totally off the hook! Loving your blog…but this one is by far my fav. Pined!
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Digging to begin in hunt for Maddie
Police have been given permission to start digging at sites in a Portuguese resort where British toddler Madeleine McCann went missing in 2007.PT0M0S 620 349
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal have cordoned off an area of scrubland amid mounting speculation that they are about to start a digging operation.
The area, in Praia da Luz on the Algarve where three-year-old Madeleine disappeared in May 2007, was taped off and local police officers were seen milling about with dogs.
Scotland Yard, which is carrying out its own investigation into what happened to Madeleine, said the force was "not prepared to give a running commentary" about the case.
Portuguese police seal off an area of scrubland in the Portuguese resort where the three-year-old went missing. Photo: Reuters
The apparent development came two weeks after Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley from Scotland Yard said officers are working through every credible line of inquiry in the search for the missing girl.
"In the forthcoming weeks we are going to be going to a substantial phase of operational activity on the ground in Portugal," he said.
"It's something that you would expect in any major inquiry.
Vanished seven years ago: Madeleine McCann. Photo: AP
"A thorough serious crime investigation works systematically through all the credible possibilities, and often in an investigation you will have more than one credible possibility.
"Therefore, just because we're doing a substantial phase of work in the forthcoming week doesn't mean that it's going to immediately lead to answers that will explain everything."
The Portuguese have also re-opened their inquiry into Madeleine's disappearance and while they are working with the UK force, they have refused to set up an official joint investigation.
The area cordoned off on Monday has been searched before.
One line of inquiry for Scotland Yard is a lone male paedophile who staged a series of sex attacks on young British girls while they were on holiday in the Algarve.


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On the surface, the "sideways" stories this season on Lost have been much less flashy when compared to what's going on back at the island.
"Locke looks for a new job" can't really compete with "UnLocke reveals one of the island's biggest secrets."
Yet it's been enjoyable to watch these stories for what they offer: a chance to see other versions of the characters take -- and ultimately pass-- tests that their island selves had failed.
Unfortunately, the chance to see John Locke -- a man doomed by his inability to accept his own limitations on the island -- come to terms with his paralysis and lead a happy life last week set the bar kind of high for this week's episode. And Jack's "Cats in the Cradle" story just couldn't compete.
One one hand, it's nice to see Jack -- who has a teenaged son in sideways L.A. -- try to be a better father than his own was. It's interesting that Dogen, wise man of the temple on the island , would show up in L.A. X and dispense advice for Jack. Hey, it's just interesting that this Jack has a son. But let's hope that the show will soon start connecting its two storylines in some more meaningful, concrete way.
Because after last week's amazing run through the jungle with Sawyer and the Black Smoke, this one just sort of trotted along. Jack's journey into the lighthouse, and his realization that Jacob has had plans for him his entire life, will almost certainly have deeper meaning down the road. It's just that there's not a lot of that road left.
Other thoughts and questions:
- Now that sideways Jack knows about Claire, will we see them meet?
- As for Jack's scar: remember that he had his appendix removed on the island back in season four.
- Funniest moments of the night: Hurley's "I just lied to a samauri," and his needlessly elaborate tic tac toe game with Miles.
- Who is Jacob bringing to the island? Let's hope it's Desmond, who's been sorely missed this season.
- Glad to see the show address Christian's empty coffin, which hasn't been referenced since season one.
- Not much to say about crazy Claire, other than it's kind of creepy how she calls UnLocke "my friend."


text: The push for a new arena in downtown Seattle took another step as new images have been released of three possible designs. Seattle's KING5-TV has a collection of renderings of the three options, all designed by the Kansas City, MO firm, 360 Architecture. The proposed arena will be located in Seattle's SoDo (South of Downtown) neighborhood, near both Safeco Field and CenturyLink Field.


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Eataly oh Eataly!
My fellow food bloggers Walter and Sharon Sanders of SimpleItaly.com will really appreciate this next post:
I finally made it to Mario Batali's wonderful world of fine Italian foods, Eataly, which opened this past August and is located right along Madison Square Park on 23rd st. When I first walked in to Eataly, the atmosphere screamed "Whole Foods." The produce is seasonal for the most part and attempts to be local. They have some exotic produce that I was happy to see. I am going to have to utilize some of these special finds in my next dinner party! While in the produce section I found some lobster mushrooms, romanesco (the cauliflower that had sex with a Christmas tree), figs the size of tennis balls, pous pied, and Brussels sprouts on the stalk (which would make for a great autumn flower/table arrangement).
Making my way through the produce I entered the "Piazza", which is an arena of little mozzarella, cured meat and wine stands all surrounding a central area with high tables designated for drinking wine and conversing. Exiting the "Piazza," I went down the hall of cheeses, paninis, pastries, gelato, chocolates and espresso. The best deal I found on my trip to Eataly had to be the $5.50 Mortadella and $6.80 Funghi/Taleggio paninis amongst all of the overpriced Italian fare.
Then there are the aisles and aisles of pastas, $100 cans of sardines, sauces and spices (a bit like stopping at Epcot's Italy). Mixed in with all of the pantry items are small restaurants, each specializing in a different theme, one for fish, meat and pizza/pasta. The biggest crowd hit was the fresh pasta that was displayed behind a glass case.
I am not convinced of Eataly as a whole, but I would come back for some of the produce and for the meat counter, which offers a great selection of offal cuts. A fellow FCI grad (who was repping "Bistro Mario Batali Crocs") was working the meat counter and when asked what he does daily for the meat counter, replied, "I break large problems down into smaller problems."
- Head Butcher
- Batali Crocs
- Piemontese Cruda (tartare) $8.80/lb
- Tripe $3.80/lb
- Bottarga di Muggine $99.80/lb and Wild Uni from Canada $30.00/box


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Silva's reveals Black Cats anger
- 29 December 2012 09:01
- Posted by David Clayton
David Silva takes pride of place among this morning's headline-makers after revealing the frustration he and his team-mates are feeling following the loss on Boxing Day.
The Blues' Spanish talisman is the lead story in The Sun where he is quoted at length ahead of today's clash with Norwich.
Reports Geoff Sweet: "The defending champions face a tricky date at Norwich today fully aware they are on the ropes and in danger of imploding still father.
"But midfield genius Silva insists they must get over the pain and heartache of the 1-0 loss at the Stadium of Light on Boxing Day and quickly put their house in order.
"The 26-year-old said: 'The defeat in Sunderland was a hard blow for us. Nobody believed we would lose. As a team we have a huge desire to repeat our title success.
'But as we know that the Premier League is very open and if you give away chances you can be beaten. Even so, there was a lot of anger in the dressing room — and not only from the coach.
'Those three points were so important because in our situation they could make the difference between us winning and losing the title. And really, if we do not win at places like Sunderland, it is nearly impossible to fight for the success in this league.'"
Meanwhile, the Blues continue to be linked with Barca striker David Villa, with Goal.com suggesting the proposed transfer of a former Academy graduate will boost City's transfer budget in January.
They report: "Manchester City are considering a loan bid for Barcelona forward David Villa next month once they receive a windfall payment from Chelsea for Daniel Sturridge's move to Liverpool.
"The Premier League champions are due to receive 15 per cent of the fee Chelsea get from selling Sturridge, which will be in the region of £2.5 million.
"City have already been paid £5m from Chelsea through a tribunal case when Sturridge left for Stamford Bridge in July 2009, while the west London club also parted with another £1m when the 23-year-old gained his first England cap in November 2011."
A somewhat tenuous link!
We'll end our round-up with a snippet in The Times regarding popular defender Joleon Lescott and the continuing speculation that he will move on next month.
Gary Jacob reports: "Joleon Lescott's days with Manchester City appear to be coming to an end after the defender was deemed surplus to requirements.
"Lescott has fallen to fourth place in Roberto Mancini's pecking order and the Barclays Premier League champions hope to recoup in the region of £8 million of the £24 million they spent to sign him from Everton about three years ago. The England defender has 18 months left on his contract."


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Yesterday, this column reviewed "Heathers," a dark comedy about distressed and distressing high school students. For a lighter comedy about the vagaries of high school, watch "10 Things I Hate About You," which came out in 1999.
"10 Things I Hate About You" is based on Shakespeare's comedy, "The Taming of the Screw." In this 20th century version, Cameron (played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a new student, meets Bianca, a popular sophomore, and wants to date her. Her strict father does not want her to date, but says she can on the condition that her sister, Kat (played by Julia Stiles), a senior, dates as well. Kat is strong-willed and independent and most of the high school set do not like her. Cameron and his friend Michael go to Patrick (played by Heath Ledger), who is very mysterious and allegedly an outlaw, to convince him to date the unappealing Kat.
"10 Things I Hate About You" features great performances from everyone in the cast. Heath Ledger is excellent as Patrick. He is mysterious at first, but he turns out to be a good guy as the story moves on. Julia Stiles is equally good as Kat. She is a very contrary young woman who slowly falls for Patrick. Ledger and Stiles have great chemistry together. Another strong performance is by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, playing the new kid who is desperate to date Bianca.
"10 Things I Hate About You" is a good choice for fans of the late Heath Ledger. He shows here that he had a lot of talent and would have been a great star if he had lived.


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In this edition of Black and Gold Today, sports reporter Rachel Whittaker and Saints beat writer Katherine Terrell examine the Saints' center candidates and embattled wide receiver Joe Morgan's potentially difficult road to return to the team's receiving corps.
It's very early during organized team activities to predict any firm decisions the Saints will make at any position, but since they released Brian de la Puente, center has been wide open. We saw second-year Saints guard/center Tim Lelito with the first team Thursday, but as you'll hear, more possibilities exist.
As for Joe Morgan, he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the 2013 offseason and is "chomping at the bit" to return, Drew Brees said. But how will rookie Brandin Cooks impact his role?


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ARLINGTON, Texas -- David Buehler was going to be on the Dallas Cowboys this season, even if it was only to keep whacking kickoffs deep into the end zone.
Now the Cowboys feel good about him kicking field goals, too.
After not getting a chance for two weeks, Buehler made kicks from 51, 45 and 40 yards -- all with plenty of room to spare -- then nailed a 31-yarder as time expired to lift the Cowboys past the Miami Dolphins 27-25 in the preseason finale Thursday night.
"We've got us a kicker!" crowed Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, hoping to avoid a repeat of last year's woes.
"What a game he had," added Dallas coach Wade Phillips. "No matter what you say, the last kick to win the game is pressure in any game. I think that inspired our whole football team."
Even Buehler feels inspired. This was his first last-second, game-winning field goal on any level.
"I'm glad I had the performance I did today and I'm glad I had the opportunities I had today," said Buehler, who was 6 of 7 the first two preseason games but became a curiosity as the 0 of 0s mounted. "Going into the regular season, I couldn't have had a better game to get ready."
Third-string quarterback Stephen McGee also gave the club reason to believe, throwing a perfect 43-yard touchdown pass to Sam Hurd against Miami's starting defense, then leading Dallas on a go-ahead drive midway through the fourth quarter, then again in the final 2 minutes.
McGee played the entire game, with Tony Romo and Jon Kitna watching from the sideline. He misfired on some relatively easy passes, but last year's fourth-round pick almost certainly secured a roster spot. He was 27 of 42 for 304 yards with a sack and no turnovers. He had a quarterback rating of 93.8.
"I've had a lot of critics, people who've told me I can't do whatever, so there was a lot of pressure on me to perform," he said. "I know in my heart how good a quarterback I am."
The Cowboys (3-2) used only one likely starter, fullback Deon Anderson, but held their own while the Dolphins (2-2) used many of their starters into the second quarter.
Dallas reserve linebacker Victor Butler showed how much he's learned after playing behind DeMarcus Ware last season, swatting two of Chad Henne's passes, then sending him to the bench for good with fumble-causing sacks on consecutive plays.
"When you get a chance to show what you can do against the other team's 1s, it makes you better in the coaches' eyes," Butler said. "So when D-Ware needs a blow, you can come in and the defense doesn't miss a beat. That's what you want to do as a backup in this league."
Henne was 6 of 11 for 53 yards. He led three drives, reaching the Dallas 7 on the opening series before settling for a 28-yard field goal. He also saw Ricky Williams go 42 yards up the middle on one of his two carries.
"We definitely wanted to improve on last week against the Falcons and I think in some areas we did," Henne said. "We scored points on the first drive there, but obviously we want touchdowns. We need to protect the ball and score more points."
Chad Pennington was 7 of 10 for 40 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown pass to Brian Hartline that put Miami up 10-7.
Tyler Thigpen played the second half and was 10 of 18 for 160 yards and an interception. He also made things pretty interesting at the end of this meaningless game, when it was being contested almost entirely by deep reserves.
On his final two drives, Thigpen racked up 15 points, snatching the lead both times. He took the Dolphins 63 yards in eight plays, then 72 yards in seven plays, capping both with short touchdown passes. The latter was capped by a 2-point run.
McGee came through in the clutch, too.
He took Dallas on a 64-yard touchdown drive also capped by a 2-point conversion run, then a 70-yarder that ended with Buehler's winning kick.
"We know there are things we have to get better at," Miami coach Tony Sparano said. "I know that. I just can't trust that we're going to put these [questions] to be bed."
Tony Romo and the rest of the Cowboys' first-teamers suited up and went through warmups, then watched from the bench. They enjoyed this one more than any since the opener, between all the big plays and the fact the starting offense wasn't out there struggling to score.
Before the game, Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland and Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant shook hands and spoke for about a minute, seemingly having patched things up since Ireland asked during a pre-draft interview whether Bryant's mother was a prostitute. Ireland already had apologized, but this was their first face-to-face meeting since.Notes
- Miami's Jake Long, the starting left tackle, left with a knee injury. He was treated on a table behind the bench and didn't return.
- The Cowboys didn't have any injuries. Rookie safety Akwasi Owusu-Ansah walked away from a punt return in which he was clotheslined and lost his helmet, then later intercepted Thigpen.


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Jack Osbourne: I Have Multiple Sclerosis
Jack Osbourne was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he reveals in a new interview.
The new dad, who welcomed daughter Pearl with fiance Lisa Stelly in April, received the shocking news just two weeks after her birth.
"I was just angry and frustrated and kept thinking, 'Why now?'" Jack says of learning he has the neurological disorder.
He adds to People, "I've got a family and that's what's supposed to be the most important thing."
As Osbourne adjusts to living with the disease, his sister Kelly has taken to Twitter to ask for well-wishes.
"Please support my brother @mrjacko in not only his bravery but honesty!" she writes, adding, "i love you so much jack & I'm so proud of you!"
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There were lots of folks who were excited about the Lenovo Skylight smartbook that was shown off a while ago and for a while; it looked like the machine would go into production. Lenovo then killed the entire project.
Lenovo has now announced a similar project that will be a thin smartbook that is based on the Freescale Sabre platform. The heart of the platform is the iMX515 SOC with an ARM Cortex A8 CPU, 32KB of L1 cache and a DDR2 memory controller.
The platform also has a NEON coprocessor, Fast Ethernet, a 2D and 3D GPU core and more. The GPU will support 720p HD video and more. A launch date and pricing for the smartbook is unknown.


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Cellectis bioresearch is teaming up with Indian firm Helix BioService & Consultants to promote its genome customization tools and services in India. The companies will pool their expertise to ensure maximum availability of Cellectis' cellular Genome Positioning System (cGPS) product lines and to advance cell-line engineering services for bioproduction.
"Cellectis bioresearch aims to make its products the gold standard in genome customization for the life science community throughout the world," remarks Luc Selig, vp of sales and marketing at Cellectis bioresearch. "India, as a major player in bioproduction, is a key market for our cell-line engineering services. This new collaboration with Helix Biocon will bring our full line of products and services to the growing Indian science community."
Cellectis bioresearch was incorporated as a subsidiary of Cellectis in June 2008. It provides life science researchers with ready- and easy-to-use tools for genome customization based on meganucleases. These molecular scissors enable targeted modifications to DNA with applications in the research, biomanufacturing, agrobiotechnology, and therapeutic sectors.
To date Cellectis has reportedly formed over 20 academic research partnerships and has established more than 50 agreements with pharmaceutical laboratories, seed producers, and biotech companies across the world. The company holds exclusive rights to a portfolio of over 260 patents granted or pending.
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Kelley and Company 8/16 – The Medicare Question
By Jimmy Sengenberger at December 4, 2012 | 11:47 pm | Print
On August 16th, Jimmy Sengenberger sat in for Steve Kelley on Kelley and Company on News/Talk 710 KNUS, joined by Bill Rogan and Murphy Wells.
First up, Mark Montini is on the phone to weigh in on the 'conservative party milestone' that is selecting Paul Ryan for Vice President. He also discusses the conflicting views and misconceptions on the Medicare debate and what he believes the Romney campaign should do with Mr. Ryan.
Next, Cato Institute senior fellow Michael D. Tanner chats about Paul Ryan's semi-moderate budget plan and Obama's handling of welfare reform. Then Medicare and the many issues surrounding it comes up. We discuss the comments being made by the candidates on the topic and what each will do with the program.
Then, we talk to a public caller who asks Murphy about her view and opinion on whether or not Romney will 'move women backwards' and Planned Parenthood funding comes up. Should Planned Parenthood be federally or privately funded?
Also during the show, we discuss a controversial remark made by Vice President Joe Biden, thoughts on the Facebook Camera option, and a cease and desist letter sent to the Romney campaign.
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Magazine of the painting blogosphere.
Barbara Morris reviews the recent exhibition Karla Wozniak: This Weather Is Cosmic at Gregory Lind Gallery, San Francisco.
Morris writes that Wozniak's "colorful reflections on the landscape resonate with an underlying sense of logic. As with her earlier landscape-based work, even more focused on roadside signage and motels, the imagery of these paintings is derived from actual physical locations. From there, however, Wozniak steers us through the sharp and winding terrain of Cubism, barreling through Fauve territory with an audacious palette, then lingering to pay homage to American Modernists such as Marsden Hartley and Arthur Dove."
William Eckhardt Kohler blogs about the "weekend" exhibition Mark, Wipe, Scrape, Shape at Spaceshifter - the studio of painter Sangram Majumdar.
Kohler features "11 painters, Michael Berryhill, Gideon Bok, Matt Bollinger, Katherine Bradford, Tom Burckhardt, Jackie Gendel, Amy Mahnick, Majumdar, Kyle Staver, Didier Williams and Karla Wozniak, work in a variety of idioms; perceptual, abstract, poetical, narrative and conceptual... The dominant tone of these artists' orientation is that of idiosyncratic visionaries, rolling up their sleeves and forging a personal understanding of what painting can do. What is demonstrated here is that the newness is in what each artist brings to the table as each their own brilliant self; original rather than ideological or radical."
Edited by artist Brett Baker, Painters' Table highlights writing from the painting blogosphere as it is published and serves as a platform for exploring blogs that focus primarily on the subject of painting.
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When black feels boring and white seems too bright, a navy dress is just right. Navy's appeal is that it goes with nearly everything but is less harsh -- and also less predictable -- than the little black dress. Pick shoes to highlight your dress or add some unexpected oomph -- a myriad of color options await you.
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Pairing a navy dress with nude, beige or metallic footwear is always in good taste. Pick a neutral hue to match your skin tone -- or rock silver, pewter or gold strappy sandals, and complete the look with jewelry in the same metallic finish. This cohesive approach keeps the focus on your dress, not your feet. Contrary to old-school fashion rules, navy also teams well with both brown and black. Go this route if you prefer a less-conventional approach but still want a neutral palette. Wear a navy A-line dress with black-patent Mary Janes and a black clutch for a dressed-up look, or go casual with a navy T-shirt dress and brown T-strap sandals, gold hoops and a brown leather cross-body bag.
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Neutrals and metallics aren't the only game in town. Make a bold fashion statement with a pair of bright shoes. Hot pink, yellow and tangerine are unexpected but complementary finishes; navy is a near-neutral color, so it's almost impossible to color clash. For a nautical look, wear a navy minidress with red ballet flats -- complete the outfit with a red-and-white striped scarf.
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Protesters wore paper bags over their heads and carried signs expressing outrage over security breaches in Colorado's medical marijuana registry Wednesday. The protesters, roughly a dozen medical pot patients, are insisting that the Colorado Department of Health and Environment terminate the registry.
The state medical marijuana registry contains personal information from about 107,000 patients who can legally purchase cannabis at dispensaries.
The list is supposed to be kept confidential but a state audit from earlier in the summer showed that the health department shared the records with contractors and didn't require confidentiality agreements.
In an attempt to assuage concerns over possible future breaches in security, the health department has agreed to "improve security." However, protesters would rather see the list done away with.


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3 Jun 2016 by Dave Sullivan in Hiking & Walking , Trip Planning , Geography , Top Destinations , Gros Morne National Park , Cultural Experiences and L'Anse aux Meadows
Recently, I caught the bug. Nothing catchy. I'm talking about the travelling bug. I want to go out and explore more of my own province. You see, Newfoundland and Labrador is blessed with a wonderful conundrum – there are so many places to visit, it makes it quite difficult to find time to get to them all.
26 Apr 2013 by Guest Blogger in Food & Dining , Festivals & Events , Nature , Parks , Entertainment , Gros Morne National Park , Cultural Experiences , Geology & Fossils and L'Anse aux Meadows
Five highlights from a road trip down Newfoundland's Route 430.
6 Jul 2012 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Food & Dining , Hiking & Walking and Gros Morne National Park
We recently returned from a 1-night get away that saw us sampling great food and accommodations as well as hiking on one of our favourite trails in the southern part of Gros Morne National Park. Since Gros Morne Park is so large, many people opt to see just the north side or the south side with Bonne Bay acting as a geographical dividing line.


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|Canadian Eventing Committee Announces 2010 Election Results
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October 7, 2010 — The Canadian Eventing Committee (CEC) is pleased to announce the results of the 2010 elections for Committee members.
For the position of Chair, two candidates were nominated, and an election was held electronically using the system created for the annual Equine Canada Board of Directors election for the Director-at-Large. The successful candidate was Peggy Hambly, who was elected to serve a third term.
The composition of the CEC in 2011 is as follows
Equine Canada, Manager Eventing, Fleur Tipton (ex officio)
The CEC welcomes new committee member Martha Griggs of Kettleby, ON, as chair of the Athlete Development Committee. Griggs is a former Olympic and national team member and NCCP Level 3 Eventing coach as well as a member of the task force developing the new NCCP High Performance 1 Coaching certification program for eventing.
The CEC acknowledges, with thanks, the two candidates nominated for the position of Chair of the CEC as well as Jo Young and Pam Macintosh for agreeing to serve another term on the committee.
The CEC expresses sincere gratitude to outgoing committee member Debbie Dorosh (Athlete Development Committee) for her years of voluntary service and commitment to the eventing program.
About Canadian Eventing
Canadian Eventing is a committee of Equine Canada responsible for the sport of eventing in Canada from the grassroots to the international level. The Canadian Eventing Committee is comprised of 12 members, including two rider representatives elected by the Elite Riders Association. Directed by the Strategic Plan for Eventing, all Eventing activities are administered by this committee via six sub-committees with the support of an eventing manager based at the Equine Canada office in Ottawa. For more information about Canadian Eventing, visit www.equinecanda.ca and select disciplines then Eventing.
About Equine Canada
Equine Canada is Canada's national governing body for equestrianism. A member-driven, charitable institution, it is the executive branch of the Canadian Equestrian Team, and the national authority for equestrian competition; the national voice for recreational riders; and the national association for equine welfare, breeding, and industry. Equine Canada is recognised by the Government of Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national organisation representing equestrian sport and equine interests. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit equinecanada.ca.


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The Pre-Argument Conference
Program in the Sixth Circuit
Court of Appeals
an evaluation
James B. Eaglin
Federal Judicial Center
This publication is a product of study undertaken in furtherance of the Center's statutory mission to conduct and stimulate research and development on matters of judicial administration. The analyses, conclusions, and points of view are those of the author. This work has been reviewed by Center staff, and publication signifies that it is regarded as responsible and valuable. It should be emphasized, however, that on matters of policy the Center speaks only through its Board.
Cite as
J. Eaglin, The Pre-Argument Conference Program in the Sixth
Circuit Court of Appeals (Federal Judicial Center 1990).
First Printing
Table of Contents
1. Background
2. Objectives and Methodology
3. Summary of the Major Findings
4. Description of the Program
5. Evaluation Methodology
6. Findings
7. Conclusion
Appendix A: Tables
Appendix B: Evaluation Design
Appendix C: Pre-Argument Conference Documents
List of Tables
1. Method of Disposition of Appeals
2. Submission Rate by Type of Appeal
3. Settlement Rate by Type of Appeal
4. Percentage (Number) of Submitted Cases in
Which Briefing was Delayed, by Type of Brief
5. Time From Docketing to Submission for Appeals Submitted
6. Time From Docketing to Disposition for Appeals Submitted
7. Time From Docketing to Disposition for Cases Settled
8. Time From Docketing to Disposition for All Cases
9. Time From Docketing to Closing for Appeals Submitted
10. Motions and Orders Filed by Type and Method of Disposition
11. Percentage (Number) of Cases with Dun Notices, by Notice Per Case
12. Appeals Disposed of with Written Opinions
13. Decisions Disposed of Without Written Opinion
14. Timeliness of Filing and Aggregate Brief Length, by Type
15. Attorney Responses About Selected Program Effects
16. Attorney Responses About Other Benefits of Program to Clients
17. Attorney Responses About Net Effect of Program on Case Time of Submitted Cases
Throughout this study, staff of the court of appeals were extremely cooperative and generous with their time. During the planning process, we greatly benefited from the discussions with and input from staff of the clerk's office, especially Clerk of Court John Hehman (now Circuit Executive of the Third Circuit), Systems Administrator William Eggemeier, and Deputy Clerk Leonard Green (now Clerk of Court).
Given the limited resources available for the conduct of the study, much of the collection and automation of the case file data as well as the mailing and distribution of attorney and judge questionnaires was undertaken and completed with careful attention by Mr. Eggemeier and his staff. Circuit Executive James Higgins was especially helpful and consistently supportive.
Senior Conference Attorney Lance Olwell and Conference Attorney Dave Aemmer gave us complete access to the conduct of the program. Their dedication and commitment to the conferencing program was always evident. Their patience and willingness to allow every aspect of their work to be subjected to scrutiny is gratefully acknowledged. Teresa Mack and Iberia Mobley-Lutz, both secretaries to the conference attorneys, provided immeasurable assistance during the entire study.
Humble acknowledgment of the assistance provided by colleagues at the Federal Judicial Center is also made. Ted Coleman, William B. Eldridge, Patricia Lombard, Danny Mevec, Anthony Partridge, Donna Stienstra, and Jeannette Summers all helped to ensure that errors and omissions were eliminated from the study. Any that remain are in no way attributable to them.


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As you drive between C-470 and Colorado Springs, you can't miss Pikes Peak in the distance. However, you may have also noticed a mountain range between the two metro areas, just west of I-25 in Monument. The tallest peak there is Mount Herman at about 9,100 feet elevation.
There are several ways to hike Mount Herman. The two most popular ways are:
- Start at the "official" trailhead that has a sign that says Mount Herman Trailhead. However, the hike from this trailhead is about 11 miles or so roundtrip. Friends who've done that route said they had trouble finding the trail. Many people end up hiking the road.
- Drive Mount Herman Road until you get to a pull-off with a VERY SMALL sign for trail 716. That's the shortcut. From this spot, the hike is about 2.3 miles roundtrip. (Some trip reports says it's 4 miles RT, but my GPS registered 2.3 miles RT to the summit marker and back.) That's the route I chose (directions below).
The hike starts in a little parking lot/pulloff with room for about eight cars. A small trail marker says Trail 716. There's a little creek here and a trail that heads up a small hill.
And when I say up, I mean up. The trail gains 800+ feet in the next mile. Follow the trail along the creek to an open meadow. Here the trail switchbacks up to a saddle. This is where you get your first taste of just how steep the trail can be. Hike up the next hill, between the trees.
Eventually the trail disappears, but carins (rock piles) mark the way. The best advice, keep going up. When you need a break to catch your breath, just take a picture of the interesting rock formations along the way.
About 0.9 mile from the trailhead, the trail turns left. You can hike straight up to the top, but we followed the path left as it wound through the rock formations, then turned right for yet another steep climb to the top.
Just one mile from the trailhead, we were at the top enjoying the view. Make sure you look not just east over the Eastern Plains, but turn around for an incredible view of Pikes Peak.
After a break here, it's time to head for the real summit. Head back to the path you were on. The path continues north just slightly lower than the top of the ridge. About an 1/8 of a mile away, the trail ends back on top of the ridge. Below, you should see the take-off area for paragliders and a wind sock.
If you look in the rocks on the top of the ridge here, you should spot an ammo-type box with a summit register inside. Look closely on the large rocks in the trees just north of the ammo box and you should spot the summit marker. After you find that, you may want to hike down to the wind sock and read the sign warning paragliders that this is a dangerous flying zone due to the military aircraft in the area that can cause collisions and wake turbulence.
When you're done exploring, return the way you came.
If 2.3 miles isn't enough, there are several other nice hikes in the area including The Rock in Castle Rock, Palmer Lake Reservoirs, Spruce Mountain and more. Check out this list of 200+ hikes in Colorado for ideas. Don't miss any of my trip reports, sign for an email alert at the top of this page and follow me on Facebook.
Details: The hike to the summit marker, to the wind sock and back is about 2.3 miles with 940 feet of elevation gain.
Directions: From I-25, take exit 161/Monument. At the traffic signal turn left/west on 2nd Street. Drive 0.6 miles through Monument, cross the railroad tracks and come to a T-intersection with Mitchell Avenue. Turn left/south on Mitchell Avenue. Drive 0.7 miles south on Mitchell Avenue to the signed Mt. Herman Road. Turn right/west on Mt. Herman Road. Drive 4.9 miles on Mt. Herman Road to the parking area with the sign that says Trail 716. *Note, Mount Herman Road becomes dirt, then gets pretty rough. Expect large potholes and runoff ditches.
Suggested Links
- Hiking in Douglas County: Sharptail Ridge Trail and Swallowtail Trail
- Hiking in Douglas County: Hidden Mesa Open Space (Photos)
- Hiking in Douglas County: Glendale Farms Open Space
- Hiking in Douglas County: Columbine Open Space
- Hiking in Douglas County: Rhyolite Regional Park & Quarry Mesa Open Space (Photos)


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What does your Tone Survey Score Here really mean and where can you gain new dividends from tone?
Scores are valued as follows:
With the above values in mind, calculate how many points you have for each.
Then add your 15 scores.
A score from 150 to 121 means:
You use highly effective tone skills in most communication areas. Your beliefs and practices often empower excellence in yourself and others. You tend to operate from a well developed intrapersonal intelligence, which means you possess a strong self-worth and a willingness to support other workers. if you scored near the top of this figure – expect higher pay and multiple promotions over time – into positions that allow you to help others with leadership and tone skills for effective communication.
A score from 120 to 91 means:
You use some tone strategies in several communication areas, with reasonable acumen. Your beliefs and practices at times empower strengths in yourself and in others. You tend to operate from a fairly well-developed intrapersonal intelligence, which means you possess adequate self-worth, and sometimes show willingness to support other workers. If you scored near the top of this figure, you could also be in a position to develop leadership and tone skills for adequate communication.
A score from 90 to 61 means:
You occasionally use good tone skills but need to work on ways to develop strengths in yourself and recognize the same in others. Rather than blame others for problems you encounter, this score indicates that you'll want to reflect more to ratchet up communication skills that tap into talents for successful outcomes, especially when you are prone to feel frustrated or to give up. At this point you are likely to find yourself passed over for the best promotions. Fortunately though, since tone skills are learned, you need not stay at this lower score for long.
A score from 61 and below 61 means:
You likely need a strong support system to help you develop strengths and demonstrate good tone skills. You could be slipping into stress that shuts down communication, and works against the human brain's ability for good tone. You may wish to start by deliberately showing how you learn from people who disagree, while avoiding negative peers who stay more in problems than others who look for solutions. It's possible that you'll want to adjust your daily diet, alter sleep and exercise habits and find ways to decrease cortisol chemicals as well as increase serotonin intake.
A story exists of barbs and flame wars among engineers locked in disjointed communication – tainted the process, stopped listening and stopped learning, as shared by Peter Koestenbaum in his book, Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness:
'As engineers, we viewed our lack of teamwork and cooperation as a problem, and engineers are taught that problems have solutions. In the world of construction, they do have solutions: here is the formula, and the structure either stands or falls. But we now understand that thinking of people as if they were objects is fundamentally wrong. We knew that in theory, but we did not understand it in practice. It leads to distortions and ends in failure.
Instead of attempting to go from problem to solution, and then failing, we changed our language. Now we say we have pain, not a problem, and then we talk about the pain. The problem was not the disagreement but how we handled it, how we spoke to each other, and the emotions we allowed to rise within us as a result of improper communication. Now we say, "I feel, I understand," rather than "You are" and "You believe." We communicate, we speak, we listen; we try to seethe other person's point of view. We establish relations. We accept that we feel good or bad about each other. We learn, and the result is that our perception of the problem shifts: the energy has left the problem; the pain has diminished. We cannot explain it, but we like it.
We call that growth. Rather than going from problem to solution, we go from pain through dialogue to growth. We grow as persons, as managers, as executives, as human beings. We treat each other better. We are more willing to make compromises. It is not how we behave that matters, it is the character and maturity of our souls—the heart behind those actions—that come through and are convincing. The bottom line is that productivity has increased significantly, not to speak of the healthier atmosphere around the workplace.
What do you see as a solution to tone problems where you work?


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The Porterhouse* is a big animal. At 11% ABV it is the highest strength beer produced in recent times in Ireland. It's also a bargain at €2.99 a bottle.
The Beer Nut wrote about it here and compared it to the normal celebration stout so if you want to know how they differ, check that out.
For me, I only had the one lonesome bottle and I am going to have to buy some more to keep for a while because it's a fantastic beer.
On the nose is oodles of vanilla-oak. Caramel, Muscovado, dark fruits. There is a slight smokiness, though I don't think it was aged in peated barrels. I got a lot of chocolate and the slightest hint of coffee at the end. It tastes exactly like it smells. I did find it just a little on the fizzy side, though that does not stick around too long and since this is a sipping beer, it dissipates after about 5 to 10 minutes. There is a real port or sherry feel about this beer. The alcohol is incredibly drying and I found myself wanting water very quickly while drinking it. If there were ever hops added into the beer, I think they ran away in fear but to be honest I did not miss them too much. I suspect I would like it even more if there was a little earthy hop character though.
Speaking of celebrating, apart from it being my Sister's birthday and Mothers day this weekend, tonight I am going to the St Patrick's day craft beer festival (or Paddyfest as I call it) in Dublin. It does not look like the best day for it though and I heard a lot of beer has already run out since yesterday.
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U.S. soap opera actress Susan Lucci Wednesday became the latest celebrity booted from "Dancing with the Stars."
"Thank you so much," the 61-year-old "All My Children" vixen said as her fate was revealed and the audience gave her a standing ovation. "It was definitely worth it. I just have to say I had the most incredible experience here. I leave with a life experience -- something I will never forget. ... I want to thank all you wonderful audience members and fans who voted and kept me here for seven weeks."
Still in the running for the mirror ball trophy, along with their professional dance partners, are Brooke Burke, Lance Bass, Maurice Greene, Cody Linley and Warren Sapp.
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Indian Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and DevelopmentYear : 2010, Volume : 25, Issue : 1
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Economic Size of Water Harvesting Structures in High Rainfall Areas-An Optimization Approach
Bora Pradip K*, Associate Professor, Kurmi K., Barua N. G., Karmakar R.M.
All India Coordinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat- 13, Assam
*School of Natural Resource Management, College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam, Meghalaya, 793 103. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Rainwater harvesting structures with supplementary irrigation increases the productivity of rabi crops which otherwise perform dismally under rainfed situation. In high rainfall areas, the size of water harvesting structures can not be determined on the basis of runoff yield from the catchment. Therefore, an optimization analysis was carried out with the help of net benefit from the definite set of crops i.e. potato, rajmah, wheat and rapeseed-mustard cultivated under different water management regimes for determining the size of water harvesting structures. The study indicated that the net benefit can be increased by providing one irrigation to the crops at their critical stages. The highest net benefit (Rs.38,200/ha) was obtained by growing irrigated rajmah at 100% area with one supplementary irrigation from a water harvesting structure having 950 m3 water spread over 5% area. The next profitable scenario was to cultivate at least 50% of irrigated potato and 25% irrigated rajmah. Rainfed rajmah (25%) was another crop picked up for higher net benefit. In this scenario, the net benefit was found to be Rs.25, 914/ha with a water spread area of 3.8% (712.5 m3). In the third scenario, where irrigated potato (40%), irrigated rajmah (25%), rainfed rajmah (25%) and rapeseed-mustard (10%) were cultivated, the net profit was Rs.24, 441/ha. The water spread area of the pond was 3.2% having total water volume of 617.5 m3.
Key Words
Water harvesting structures, high rainfall region, Assam.


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John Wengraf Movies and Career Information
Apr 23, 1897
Apr 23, 1897
John Wengraf was an Austrian actor. Wengraf emigrated to England in 1933 as the Nazis began their rise to power. Wengraf appeared unbilled in a couple of films, as well as in some of the first BBC live-television shows ever presented. In 1941 he appeared on Broadway with Helen Hayes in "Candle in the Wind" and decided to stay in the US. The following year he settled in the Los Angeles area. He found himself invariably playing the very characters he detested. Some of his more nefarious nasties surfaced in such films as the Humphrey Bogart classic Sahara, as well as The Boy from Stalingrad, "U-Boat Prisoner" and "Till We Meet Again". In postwar years, he portrayed ethnic professionals. Some of the more quality pictures he enhanced were "Tomorrow Is Forever"; Count Von Papen in "5 Fingers"; and Ronchin in the Ethel Merman musical "Call Me Madam". In the 1950s and 1960s he transferred his talents to TV, appearing on a number of dramatic showcases and on such popular programs as "The Untouchables", "Hawaiian Eye", "The Man from U.N.C.L.E" and "The Time Tunnel". His last few films included minor roles in the war-themed "Judgment at Nuremberg", "Hitler" and "Ship of Fools".
- John Wengraf Movies before 2015
- Sahara 2005
- Razor's Edge 2001
- Ship of Fools 1965
- Prize 1963
- Disembodied (1957) 1957
- Pride and the Passion (1957) 1957
- T-Men (1947) 1947
- 5 Fingers
- Gog (1954)


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Something I get asked a lot is, "How do you do these portraits?" People seem confused by the idea of digital illustration and assume there's some magical button you push and a computer does it all for you. I wish!!! The process is actually pretty hard, and while I'm going to attempt to share the process today, there's so much that can't translate into a blog post. A thorough explanation would be a ridiculously long post that only a few tech/illustrator geeks might enjoy.
I'm going to use Enid's portrait to attempt to at least sorta share my illustrated portrait making process. Here goes nothing!
First step and most important step is gathering photos that will help me capture a certain sweetness every child possesses. There are loads and loads of bad pictures of Enid, and even though I see her face everyday, I could not do this without some good photos. Honestly, I don't have that many great pics of Enid's sweet face. She's hard to photograph. Always moving and making funny (weird) faces. But the key is finding at least one that shows some of her personality and is clear and straight on. When you take a picture from above or underneath your child, the perspective changes and facial features appear to change, so straight on is always best. It's also good not to get too close or too far away. Took close distorts and makes features look bigger than they actually are. Too far away makes it hard to really see any details that might make the process easier. It's important to remember that in most cases I have never met the child I'm illustrating, so choosing the right pictures to introduce me to your child is key. And, if you don't have any great shots, you can always have a little impromptu photo shoot with your phone, keeping the above guidelines in mind. And one can never send too many photos!
After I have the photos, it's a game of choosing which features are most important, which are necessary, which aren't. I do all of my illustrations in Adobe Illustrator. I've loved Illustrator for a long time so it's sorta my wheelhouse. The process is essentially creating shapes and then tweaking them, moving them around and making them all work together to actually become something. I start with an oval for the face.
Then I use the pen tool to add anchor points and then manipulate the oval until it is more of an accurate facial form.
Next comes the nose. Again, I start with circles. Most kids' noses usually begin with three circles.
Then you add details: nostrils and a shine, sometimes shadow, whatever it takes.
Then come the eyes. If I can't get the eyes right, none of it will be right. Again, a series of shapes and lines using the pen tool. For those who aren't familiar with Illustrator, the pen tool is a b!*$# to learn to use, but once you get the hang of it the possibilities are endless. For those unfamiliar with Illustrator at all, it's essentially drawing with a mouse which also probably tells you nothing.
What is not shown here is the failed attempts or all the changes I made to the lines and shapes to get them to be what they need to be. It's a tedious process for sure.
For instance, the above eyes are too far apart, so I have to adjust placement, size, etc., to get it all to work together to make a face.
Then comes the mouth. It is my personal opinion that the better portraits end up being those where the mouth is closed. Just looks sweeter to me. But there are times when a big toothy grin are necessary and appropriate. All depends on the kid.
After the mouth I add shadows and cheeks. Again, all of this is such an oversimplification of the process that I almost cringe. There's a good bit of trial and error involved. Sometimes not as much. Some faces are easier than others. Then other times I'm wanting to slap myself for ever thinking it was a good idea to start a business that requires creating portraits.
Hair always seems to really bring things together.
Then shirt or dress detail gets added lastly. My favorite thing to put Enid in is vintage dresses, so for her I wanted something classic and traditional. And there you have it! This is how the Little-Biscuits come to life! Or something like this anyway. So, no, it's not just a magical button that generates the portraits. It's actually an art and takes time and practice.
But then you have this sweet little illustration of your sweet little child at a sweet little time in his or her life. Out of all the portraits I've done thus far, this one of Enid is still my favorite. It MIGHT have something to do with the fact that she is MY child ;) Maybe. And it was even sweeter to me once I saw it printed out onto invitations and notecards. It's funny for me to say, but it really did something to me inside. She's so sweet, and I love her.
Enid is actually sending a thank you note today! I now get excited when the opportunity arises and she gets to use her note cards!
Hope this has made some sense to anyone who might be interested!! And if anyone wants more info on Little-Biscuits, check out our website here. I'm off to create more portraits.


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Erie Colorado approves new Velodrome
Submitted by Kris Thompson on
Erie Colorado just approved the constuction of a 250 meter velodrome at intersection of Bonnell Avenue and County Line Road. This outdoor facility will be open year round, built by Olympic standards and could be open as early as the spring of 2011! The group leading this effort is boneshaker LLC and partner Doug Emerson. If I have my names correct, Doug Emerson is also the owner of University Bikes and has been a long time supporter of track riding.
Artist drawing of the project
The velodrome will feature a 2,000-square-foot, two-story club house and a 107-space parking lot. The track, which will operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., will have lights for night riding. Even though this area just recently received our first velodrome (Boulder Velodrome), the owner of it, Steven Herzfeld, said he sees the Boulder Valley Velodrome as complementary to his own 142-meter indoor track on Frontier Avenue. (hey Steven, when did ownership change hands? Congrats BTW!)
Full details on the story can be found on the DailyCamera
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That's great news. I hope
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
That's great news. I hope they have the financial resources to back up Erie's approval so they can get started right away. A new 250m outdoor is certainly cool.
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I really hope this happens.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I really hope this happens. Seems like this Erie track idea has been floating for several years now, but has never materialized. 250 meters is a much better distance than the Boulder track.
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Membership Fee
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I have heard that there will be a membership fee to use the track. Is it going to be a minimal yearly membership fee like Boulder Indoor Cycling or is it going to be more exclusive? Does anyone know anything about this?
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Stanford vs. #6 UCLA
Thursday, Oct. 10 - 5:30 pm
Live Stats - uclabruins.com
TV - Pac-12 Networks (Talent: Christian Miles/Brian Dunseth)
Radio - uclabruins.com (Talent: John Ramey/Erin Cole)
#1 California vs. #6 UCLA
Sunday, Oct. 13 - 1 pm
Live Stats - uclabruins.com
TV - Pac-12 Networks (Talent: Christian Miles/Cobi Jones)
Radio - uclabruins.com (Talent: John Ramey/Erin Cole)
The 6th-ranked UCLA men's soccer team (6-2-1, 1-0-0) will play host to two big Pac-12 opponents this week, taking on Stanford (6-2-1, 1-1-0) on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. before squaring off against top-ranked California (7-0-2, 1-0-1) on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m.
Live Coverage — Both matches this weekend will be televised live on the Pac-12 Networks. Christian Miles will provide the play-by-play for both matches while Brian Dunseth will provide the analysis for the Stanford match. Cobi Jones will be the analyst for the California match. Fans can also listen to both matches through a live audio broadcast at uclabruins.com. John Ramey and Erin Cole will have the call live from Drake Stadium. Finally, live stats will be provided for both matches on uclabruins.com.
In The Rankings — UCLA continued to move up in the polls this week, moving to No. 5 in the Soccer America poll and No. 6 in the NSCAA poll. The Bruins also jumped up to No. 5 in the Top Drawer Soccer poll and No. 8 in the College Soccer News poll. California is ranked No. 1 in the Soccer America poll, the NSCAA poll and the Top Drawer Soccer poll. The Golden Bears are also ranked No. 2 in the College Soccer News poll while Stanford is unranked in all polls.
Scouting the Cardinal — Stanford will enter its matchup with UCLA with an identical 6-2-1 record on the year. The Cardinal are 1-1 in conference play after splitting their matches against Washington and Oregon State last weekend. Overall, junior forward Zach Batteer leads Stanford with five goals and one assist on the year to give him a team-high 11 points. Freshman forward Jordan Morris is right behind him, scoring three goals and notching three assists in nine matches. 2012 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year Aaron Kovar leads the Cardinal in the midfield, recording a team-high four assists on the season. In goal, Stanford will turn to senior Drew Hutchins, who has a 1.19 GAA and 24 saves thus far.
The Series with Stanford — The Bruins have a record of 41-6-7 all-time against the Cardinal and have won the last five meetings in the series. Last year, UCLA won both matches vs. Stanford, winning, 3-1, up in Palo Alto before defeating the Cardinal, 2-1, in overtime in Los Angeles. Fernando Monge and current seniors Max Estrada and Reed Williams scored the three goals for the Bruins in their victory up in Stanford while senior Victor Chavez and Monge provided the goals in the rematch at Drake Stadium. Monge scored a golden goal in the 103rd minute in that match in Los Angeles to give UCLA the overtime win. The Bruins and Cardinal have a history in the postseason as well, meeting back in the 2002 NCAA Championship match. UCLA went on to win that match, 1-0, behind Aaron Lopez's goal with just over a minute to play. It was the first time in NCAA history that two schools from the same conference battled for the NCAA men's soccer title.
Scouting the Golden Bears — California enters this week with a record of 7-0-2 on the year, 1-0-1 in the conference. The Golden Bears are led by senior defender Steve Birnbaum, who is tied for the conference lead with six goals and 13 points. Birnbaum has also scored on six of his seven shots on goal. Junior Stefano Bonomo leads California up front, scoring four goals and registering two assists in nine matches thus far. Senior Alec Sundly will pace the Golden Bears in the midfield, as he is tied with Leo Stolz for the Pac-12 lead in game-winning goals (3). Redshirt junior Justin Taillole will look to get the start in goal for California on Sunday. Taillole has posted a GAA of 0.53 in nine matches while making 24 saves.
The Series with California — UCLA leads the series with California, 39-11-6. The Bruins took the first matchup last year in Berkeley by a score of, 3-1, getting goals from senior Victor Chavez, senior Victor Munoz and Ryan Hollingshead. Then in the rematch at Drake Stadium in November, the two sides played to a 1-1 draw with senior Reed Williams scoring UCLA's lone goal. In the last four meetings with the Golden Bears, UCLA is 3-0-1. The Bruins also own a record of 7-1-2 in their last 10 meetings with California. Additionally, either California or UCLA has won the last 11 Pac-12 conference championships.
Last Time Out — UCLA kicked off Pac-12 play over the weekend with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over San Diego State. The Bruins fell behind in the 25th minute when Jordan Ongaro scored for the Aztecs, but came roaring back with two goals in the final 15 minutes to grab the victory. Freshman Kevin De La Torre scored the tying goal in the 76th minute, controlling a cross from fellow freshman Brian Iloski and putting the ball into the back of the net to level the match at 1-1. Then with just over a minute to go, senior Victor Chavez put the Bruins ahead for good with a terrific header goal to give UCLA a 2-1 win. Junior Leo Stolz set the play up with a beautiful chip pass to the far post where Chavez finished the play.
UCLA Picked To Win Pac-12 — In a polling of the Conference's men's soccer head coaches, UCLA was selected as the preseason favorite to win the Pac-12 in 2013. The Bruins, searching for their fifth conference title in six years and ninth title overall, received the maximum 25 total points with five first-place votes. In the last six seasons, the Bruins have compiled a 39-5-7 conference mark, the best amongst the Pac-12 teams. UCLA has also won their last 14 Pac-12 road matches and has reached the NCAA Tournament in 30 consecutive seasons, the second-longest active streak in the nation.
Scoring Spree — Junior midfielder Leo Stolz has done a great job of finding the back of the net lately, scoring at least one goal in four of his last six matches. Stolz has also recorded at least one point in five of his last six matches. The Munich, Germany native scored the game-winning goal in UCLA's 1-0 win over UC Santa Barbara on Sept. 13 before adding another in the Bruins' 3-2 overtime victory over San Diego on Sept. 15. After being held without a goal at UC Irvine on Sept. 19, Stolz punched in two more in UCLA's win at Cal State Northridge before burying a penalty kick against UC Riverside on Sept. 26 to bring his season total to five. He is currently tied for the Pac-12 lead in points (13) and game-winning goals (3) while ranking third with five goals. Stolz's five goals and 13 points are also 40th best in the nation. Last season, Stolz earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors after registering eight assists.
Putting Up Zeroes — UCLA has shut out four of its nine opponents this season. Junior keeper Earl Edwards Jr. has been in goal for all four clean sheets, which matches his entire total from 2012. Overall, Edwards has 23 saves thus far. The backline of Patrick Matchett, Joe Sofia, Aaron Simmons and Javan Torre, along with freshmen defenders Michael Amick and Nathan Smith have also done a great job of limiting the opposition's opportunities.
Five Bruins On To TDS's "100 Players To Watch" List — Seniors Victor Munoz, Reed Williams and Joe Sofia, and juniors Leo Stolz and Aaron Simmons were all named to the Top Drawer Soccer "100 Players to Watch" list. Munoz came in at No. 49 while Williams was ranked No. 51. Stolz came in at No. 69 on the list while Simmons and Sofia were ranked No. 78 and No. 81 respectively.
Road Warriors — UCLA has posted a terrific record on the road in the last few seasons, going 17-1-4 in its last 22 road or neutral site matches. The Bruins went unbeaten on the road last season, going 8-0-2, and have started off the season with a 2-1-1 record in road and neutral site contests. Prior to the loss at UC Irvine on Sept. 19, the Bruins had not lost a road or neutral site match since 2011.
Foreign Influence — The Bruins currently have four international members on its 2013 squad, the most the program has had since the late 1970's. Freshman Felix Vobejda (Germany), sophomore Jordan Vale (New Zealand), and juniors Victor Munoz (Spain) and Leo Stolz (Germany) make up UCLA's four international players. As mentioned above, Stolz leads the Bruins with five goals and 13 points on the season. Vobejda has appeared in all nine matches thus far, logging two assists in 367 minutes of action. Munoz, a 2011 honorable mention All-Pac-12 selection, has played in all nine matches while recording one goal and two assists, while Vale has played in eight matches, scoring one goal in 458 minutes played.
Head Coach Jorge Salcedo — UCLA head coach Jorge Salcedo is in his 10th season at the helm of the program, posting an all-time record of 124-47-29. He has coached UCLA to eight Pac-12 Titles as an assistant coach or head coach and is a four-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year (co-coach in 2004, winner in 2008, 2011 and 2012). Salcedo has also led UCLA to two College Cup appearances and is the second-longest tenured men's soccer head coach in UCLA's NCAA history.
Defending Drake — The Bruins hold a record of 99-19-15 all-time at Drake Stadium, good for an .801 winning percentage. UCLA began playing its home games full-time at Drake Stadium in 2000.
Bruins on TV — The UCLA men's soccer team will continue to enjoy increased national exposure in 2013 with 12 games scheduled to be televised. 11 of those matches will be shown on the Pac-12 Networks, including seven home matches. The Big Ten Network televised UCLA's game at Indiana on Sept. 1 as well. Fans can find out if they get Pac-12 Networks by visiting Pac-12.com or by contacting their television provider.
Coming Up — The Bruins will travel to the Pacific Northwest next week to face Oregon State on Friday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. before flying up to Seattle to square off against Washington on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. Both matches will be televised live by the Pac-12 Networks.


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Perfectly legal
By Raymond Freeman 07/24/2014
You fill up with gas. Next morning, it's gone. You fill up again. Next morning, it's gone. This goes on. You go to the police. Surely there's a serial thief? The duty officer isn't concerned. "No, sir, it's perfectly legal." But, but, you splutter, it's happened six times! He's not bothered. "Well, sir, you probably voted for it."
Yes, pretty soon, it'll be legal for corporations to siphon your gas out. They've been doing it since 1975 on a far grander scale. You voted for money to be siphoned out of your wage packet if you voted Republican. You've kissed lots of it goodbye (Sharper Focus, "Short of Money? 8/1/13). Workers' productivity has soared, but wages have remained stagnant. Super-rich conservatives now laugh all the way to the bank. Poor conservatives simply don't realize they've been played for fools. Fabulously rich plutocrats are now being subsidized by the dirt-poor! Brilliant, I tell you.
Republicans have been pursuing an agenda designed to benefit powerful corporations, the super-rich and religious bigots at everyone else's expense. They've sold it superbly, with the misdirection of a magician. In a sorry, twisted way, I actually admire their skill. If you vote Republican, and aren't rich, you shoot yourself in the foot and feel good about it! It's brilliant, I tell you.
For a shock as to just how much you've been ripped off, go to "9 Out of 10 Americans Are Completely Wrong About This Mind-Blowing Fact" on YouTube. It's the biggest rip-off since the British Empire. And it happened right here, in broad daylight, in the Information Age, in a democracy. Impossible, you say; what about the free press? Dream on.
Five profit-hungry corporations now control 90 percent of America's media. Of course, most people aren't reallyinterested in politics. So Republicans spent millions on "think tanks" studying American voters. They became masters at gaming the system. As a result, the Founding Fathers' ideals of rational debate have ended up as TV attack ads, sound bites, framing, spin and outright lying. Integrity was driven out by raw politics.
The Republicans' greatest political strengths are their utter brutality, complete disregard of truth, total lack of shame, brilliance at manufacturing phony crises and, above all, superb marketing. They will say anything, howsoever illogical, reprehensible, false or hypocritical, if it suits their extreme agenda. They've been doing this with impunity because the corporate media don't call them on it. NBC's Chuck Todd said right out that it's not his job to challenge Republicans' lies.
When you vote, you fondly think that America will be run for the benefit of "the people" because our system of government is the envy of the world, the shining city on the hill, etc., etc. I'm sorry, my friends, but that's simply not true. As economist Joseph Stiglitz points out, America's economic policy is now "of the 1 percent, by the 1 percent, for the 1 percent." This started around 1975, grew under Ronald Reagan, and really took off when Americans let Bush Junior steal the election from Al Gore. We then got political conjuring on steroids. Just follow the money.
Money became transmuted by alchemists into "free speech" and corporations became transmuted into "people." These alchemists utter mystical incantations, wear black robes, and sit on the Supreme Court. One vote, cast by Sandra O'Connor, which she now regrets, overrode the intention of "the people." Bush proceeded to stuff the Supreme Court with hard-rightwing activists. Unlimited amounts of money now dominate elections.
But where, precisely, is it written in ye olde Constitution that ye olde Supreme Courte can strike down laws it doesn't like and even pick the president? Answer: absolutely nowhere. The Founding Fathers said nothing of the sort. Yes, I'm aware that Marbury vs. Madison (1803) supposedly created judicial review. But that's not in the Constitution. The Constitution simply states that Congress makes laws and the President approves them. It states absolutely nothing about the Supreme Court meddling with them. It's not elected. The court was merely supposed to hear interstate commercial disputes, in place of the Privy Council in London (used by Canada until 1935).
So America took a fateful turn in 1803, worsened it over time and is now stuck with it. Worse, we're stuck with these judicial geniuses for life. The conservative majority lets raw politics run wild. Everything is taken to a logical extreme, howsoever illogical. A corporation running a business for profit, like Hobby Lobby, is now a "person" engaging in the "practice" of "religion." This is sheer lunacy. Expect lots more.
That's why every vote is needed to stop these rip-offs, economic and legal, from spreading further. If you value privacy in your bedroom and the gas in your tank, stop voting for political wizards who promise one thing and deliver another.
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Don't worry Raymond. Your trying to convince your readers the country has been hijacked by big media and big corporations. American's are sheep being lead to the slaughter, right?
You're not quite right.
Idiots elected Obama, twice.
We still have the biggest set of legislative CLOWNS in the history of this country: Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Shumer and others.
Obviously, with these continually elected CLOWNS your theories are pure, unadulterated DRECK.


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We have English thyme and lemon thyme, both of which grow prolifically in our garden. I've become rather fond of the flavor lemon thyme adds to poultry, fish, and even desserts such as this refreshing lemon thyme sorbet. Last month I sampled some lemon thyme butter cookies that knocked my socks off, and I've held off making them for fear that I might eat them all myself. I must find an occasion to make them and give them away so I can justify tasting just one again.
Somehow, I managed to get the boys hooked on lemon sorbet. They've always liked tart citrus flavors, even going so far as to nosh on lime slices, but their level of devotion caught me by surprise. They hung all over me as I photographed this and shared it with delight.
This lemon thyme sorbet is my contribution to Grow Your Own, a blogging event that celebrates the dishes we create from foods we've grown, raised, foraged, or hunted ourselves. May 30th is the deadline and The Daily Tiffin is our host for this round, so be sure to visit for more information about submitting your post. If you are new to the event, you can read more about the rules for participating at the Grow Your Own page. There are a few days left before the deadline, so you still have time to join in the fun!
Makes about 3-1/2 cups.
2 quart sauce pan
2 quart plastic container with lid
ice cream freezer
1-1/2 cups (263 g) granulated sugar
1-1/2 cups (360 ml) water
2 sprigs fresh lemon thyme or regular thyme, leaves removed
zest of 1 lemon
1-1/2 cups (360 ml) fresh lemon juice
1. In the sauce pan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium high heat, just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
2. Ad the lemon thyme leaves and lemon zest. Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, until the flavors are infused. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
3. Allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to the plastic container, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. Freeze according to the manufacturers directions for your ice cream freezer. The sorbet will be soft when finished. You can transfer to a freezer container and freeze for another hour or two before serving if you prefer a harder consistency.
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We hope you've been studying up on your British slang because the guys of One Direction have added North America to their 2013 world tour.
While we don't know if the band will need a new name by the time they hit the 25-date trek, we know for sure they'll make stops in New York, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Seattle. Tickets go on sale April 21 for that set of tour dates. The guys are currently touring abroad before they return Stateside in May for their 2012 North American dates. The world tour officially kicks off in February 2013 at London's O2 Arena.
"Our fans are simply the best in the world," Niall Horan said in a statement. "The support they have shown us has been incredible and we're all so grateful to each and every one of them. We can't wait to see everyone this summer, at Madison Square Garden and of course when we play our world tour in 2013."
The guys will also take the stage later this year for a sold-out MSG show on December 3. After dropping their chart-topping album, Up All Night, in March, 1D plan to release a DVD, aptly titled "Up All Night: The Live Tour DVD," on May 29, which will include concert footage, behind-the-scenes goodies and music videos.
While the boy band has captured the hearts of teen girls around the world, they've also caught the eyes and ears of some A-list female celeb. And they're not complaining about all the attention.
"[It's] really exciting, I suppose," Liam Payne told MTV News . "And even following Katy Perry on the stage [at the Kids' Choice Awards] as well was a big thing for us. It's just amazing to be in the same room as these sort of people, for us to just come over from England and just be involved."
One Direction 2012 North American tour dates so far, according to band's record label:
» 6/13 – Ft. Lauderdale @ FL BankAtlantic Center
» 6/14 – Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena
» 6/18 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
» 6/19 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
» 6/21- Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
» 6/22 – Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena
» 6/23 – Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
» 6/26 – Boston, MA @ Comcast Center
» 6/28- Wantagh, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
» 7/4- Montreal, PQ @ Bell Centre
» 7/6 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
» 7/8 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Consol Energy Center
» 7/9 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
» 7/12 – Detroit, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills
» 7/13 – Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
» 7/18 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
» 7/19 – Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
» 7/24- Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
» 7/25 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Maverick Center
» 7/27 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
» 7/28 – Seattle, WA @ KeyArena
» 7/31- Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
» 8/2 – Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
» 8/6 – San Diego, CA @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
» 8/7 – Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
Are you excited to see One Direction on tour? Tell us in the comments!


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