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text: A Tennessee shelter gets a much-needed makeover (and cat room!) Posted on May 21 , 2012 by Bryna, Petfinder foundation program manager Print Home > Blog > Petfinder.com Foundation > A Tennessee shelter gets a much-needed makeover (and cat room!) Tags: Tennessee shelter trip The Petfinder Foundation's Rescue U team is heading to Tennessee's Humane Society of Jefferson County, where from May 22-30, the student volunteers will complete a staggering number of projects to renovate the shelter. The Jefferson County shelter is near and dear to the students' hearts: Shelter manager Melissa Enck is a graduate of Delaware Valley College — where Rescue U got its start. Adoptable pets like Wilma will benefit from the renovation of the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Today is traveling day. Christine Yacco, a Rescue U and Delaware Valley College alum, and I are driving from Pennsylvania to Jefferson City, TN. We spent hours yesterday loading a U-Haul with tools and supplies. In a normal car, it would be an 11-hour drive. In our loaded-down truck, it will definitely take a few hours more. Doug Woolsey, a Rescue U program manager based in Tucson, is meeting us at the shelter. Christine, Doug and I will get all the supplies and work plans ready. We'll also pre-pour the concrete foundation for the new cat-enrichment area that we're building for the shelter. The students can then jump right in on Tuesday when they start working. This is going to be a great trip and the shelter staff and board of directors are so excited and appreciative. They've even promised to cook for us. You have to love Southern hospitality! Rescue U will turn this empty space into a cat-enrichment area. The cat enrichment area is being built on an unused piece of land at the shelter. The structure will be our biggest cat house to date, and will come with heat and air conditioning, a sink, two indoor playrooms and two attached outdoor play yards for the cats. And that's just one of the cool projects the students will be completing on this renovation. Check out some of the other projects we will be writing about in the days to come! To learn more about the Petfinder Foundation or to donate, visit www.petfinderfoundation.com Leave a commentReturn to blog home page More from the Petfinder Foundation: Katherine Heigl helps the Petfinder Foundation fight kennel cough VIDEO: Volunteers give a broken shelter a bright tomorrow Would your mom care for homeless pets if she could? A transport grant saves hundreds of pets in rural shelters A family is reunited with their cat after a devastating flood A Thundershirt helps a terrified dog trust humans A trip to Florida gives an Alabama puppy a second chance Training helps a shelter dog get adopted PHOTOS: The pitties were nestled all snug with their KONGs The Petfinder.com Foundation's 2011 success stories A grant helps a rescue group tame three feral kittens A starving Boxer and her puppies get lifesaving care Share this Article: Print

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NEW YORK (June 18, 2013) – Future Hall of Famer and current IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Bernard Hopkins will be a guest commentator on this Saturday's live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Boxing's ageless wonder, Hopkins will serve as an expert analyst joining host Brian Kenny, announcers Mauro Ranallo (blow-by-blow) and Al Bernstein (expert analyst) and ringside reporter Jim Gray.
The legendary, 48-year-old Hopkins will add his insight from the SHOWTIME seat usually occupied by Paulie Malignaggi, who will relocate from the ring apron to the inside of the ring on Saturday evening as he defends his WBA Welterweight World Championship against undefeated current WBC Lightweight and Two-Division World Champion Adrien Broner in what will be a heated, highly-charged 12-round main event.
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Harry Styles Latest Tattoo – A Rose On His Left Arm
Harry of course is no stranger to a tattoo or two, or 44.
Mr Styles has now taken his number of tattoos up to an astonishing 45 after getting another one on his lower left arm.
He now has a rose, stretching around his elbow. It actually looks to be quite detailed, unlike some of his other doodles that he has had done, which he has since said he regrets.
A source told The Mirror newspaper: "The hopeless romantic got the ink while on vacation in Los Angeles as One Direction are being given the pleasures of a two week break from a mammoth 117-date world tour."
The source also said: "His other tattoos include the WRONG lyrics for Temper Trap's iconic song Sweet Disposition."
Harry of course has 'won't stop till we surrender' on his upper left arm, but the right lyrics to the song are 'won't stop to surrender'.
Well maybe Mr Source, maybe Harry wasn't getting the lyrics to the song and just wanted the tattoo 'won't stop till we surrender', which is quite a popular tattoo anyway!
Anyway what do you think of Harry's latest tattoo of a rose?


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Listen to: Finding It There By Goldmund
He was a photographer.
She was an artist.
They were in love.
They wrote letters to each other for over 30 years. They wrote to each other about anything, everything.
Where can one find a love like that these days?
He drove her crazy:
Dearest — my body is simply crazy with wanting you — If you don't come tomorrow — I don't see how I can wait for you — I wonder if your body wants mine the way mine wants yours — the kisses — the hotness — the wetness — all melting together — the being held so tight that it hurts — the strangle and the struggle. (source)
She was his muse:
How I wanted to photograph you — the hands — the mouth — & eyes — & the enveloped in black body — the touch of white — & the throat — (source)
He wanted to gift her eternity:
She loved him, wholeheartedly:
I love you, Dearest One, if I am capable of love. I often wonder, am I?—But if I am, it's you there with me in the great white stillness—where there is a great peace & no ugliness.—No voices with edges that tear—
I often wondered if I'll ever live a love story as great as this, or that of Hemingway. Even if it wouldn't last, I would not mind.
Note: I do not own any of the letters or pictures published in this post. They are all cited from the source I got them from.


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Gay Vanity Fair - A Stylish Gay & Lesbian Wedding Event & Fashion Show is for the gay or lesbian couple looking for exhibitors that offer style and sophistication, the latest market trends, and the best LGBT-friendly value and professionalism. This is an idea whose time has come and Gay Vanity Fair will be an invaluable resource in making that special day a memorable celebration for a lifetime. Gay Vanity Fair will showcase some of the top gay-owned, operated and gay-friendly businesses this creative industry has to offer in San Francisco.
Come meet, be informed and inspired by top wedding professionals including: wedding planners, photographers, florist, officiants, caterers, DJ's, jewelers & wedding service providers to make the precise decisions for one of the most important days of your life. Touch the gowns, taste the wedding cakes, smell the flowers, try the make-up and taste creative food and drinks. A highlight of the event will be the live LGBT Wedding Fashion Show – with emcee Joel Riddell (host - Dining Around Talk Radio 910 – Sat. 10 am – 1 pm). Highlighted will be the latest bride and groom fashions, hair up-do's, wedding day make-up, and opulent floral designs. [Representing Lesbian Fashion is Saint Harridan, who feature sleek masculine clothing, re-engineered for women & transmen - A favorite of comic /jazz great Lea Delaria http://vimeo.com/81747632 ].
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16 8 random facts about me
I have been tagged with this meme twice, first by Clare Dudman from Keeper of the Snails and then by Snail from A Snail's Eye View. I guess I should have come up with 16 random facts about myself, but I barely have time for 8 now.
Besides, I have already disclosed some secrets and concise facts about myself before. Here are 8 more.
1. When I was 9 or 10, a girl about my age lived on our street. One day we secretly exchanged drawings of our genitals. I was disappointed when I could make no sense of what she'd drawn.
2. In the late 1970s for about 3 years I smoked a pipe. I don't smoke anymore, but I still have the pipe in a box somewhere. Here is the only picture known to me that shows me with a pipe in my mouth. I also had long hair and a funny beard on my chin.
3. I've never read a complete work of either Shakespeare or Dickens. And I don't think I ever will.
4. My wife is a 2nd generation Greek-American. She only knows a few words of Greek, though.
5. I've had a beard, this time covering most of my lower face, since the summer of 1995. It's been turning white slowly (here's a recent photo of me wearing a giant ring).
6. I stopped reading newspapers around 1995 and watching TV around 2001. Now I get my daily news from the Internet.
7. I subscribe to the New Scientist and Archaeology and pick up a free copy of the Onion ("America's Finest News Source") every Thursday from the box outside the College Park Metro station.
8. I love to eat chocolate-covered marzipan and almond butter mixed with maple syrup. One day I would like to figure out why marzipan and almond butter have such different colors and flavors even though they are both made from almonds.
If you are reading this post consider yourself tagged and tell us 8 things, random or otherwise, about yourself!


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Strength in Conditioning for Thursday, March 20, 2014
Yesterday may have been superhero day, but today we take off the capes and masks and workout like a true American Hero. To celebrate SICFIT Scottsdale's America Day, we will be testing our physical and mental strength with a workout dedicated to one of these heroes: Murph. Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy was a humble, courteous, and driven soldier, motivated by his calling to stand up for justice in the face of, what he describes, as bullies. Michael Murphy's tenure in standing up for what is right began long before he became a member of the Navy SEALS. Even in grade school he is remembered for intervening when a group of bullies attempted to enclose a special needs student into a locker and when a homeless man was being harassed by Murphy's peers.
Michael Murphy died courageously in Afghanistan on June 28th, 2005, at 29 years of age. In the midst of battle, Murph braved oncoming bullets to reach radio contact to call for reinforcements that would eventually save his comrades from an otherwise dire situation. Till his moment of death, Michael Murphy continued to fight for justice against oppressive bullies.
As we struggle through this workout today, let us remember the sacrifice that Lieutenant Michael Murphy made for us, and all those who are victim of injustice around the world.
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In what appears to be yet another case of the right hand not knowing what the left hand's doing, the U.S. State Department is walking back an accusation that a recent news report by Fox News was suspect of being unreliable. As reported by The Washington Free Beacon and also Fox News Insider, both on July 22, 2014, Adam Housley of Fox News has uncovered even more information concerning the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya that was previously unknown to the American people.
Prior to the Ansar al-Sharia terrorist attack on the American consulate on September 11, 2012, Housley claims he was told by multiple confidential intelligence sources that within three weeks of the U.S. government renting the Benghazi compound that eventually would house our consulate, one of the many sub-groups allied with the terror organization literally moved in next door. As Housley noted one of his sources that was apparently on the ground in Benghazi, "We warned D.C. about the guys who moved in next door, but nobody knew what to do and nothing was done."
Moreover, Housley also uncovered that prior to the attack by the al-Qaeda-allied jihadists that left four dead Americans, the Hillary Clinton-led State Department contracted with a local so-called "militia" group to provide security for the consulate. As the reported stated during his video report, "some people call this the worst outsourcing of all time."
Disturbingly, Housley's sources also have notified him that before the attack, American security officials in Libya requested that the State Department fortify the consulate with both sandbags and belt-fed machine guns, but claim they were told the fortifications and weapons wouldn't be "aesthetically pleasing" and just might upset and distress the neighbors.
While the State Department caught wind of Housley's journalistic snooping around the shadowy corridors of power, our Department of State informed Fox News the day before the report was even aired that they consider Housley's reporting to be "dubious." Yet within 24-hours, the same State Department informed Fox News that prior to the Sept. 11, 2012 attack, there was in fact a request submitted up the chain of command for a belt-fed machine gun to be sent to the consulate. The only problem is that the powers-to-be at State just haven't had a chance to reach a decision to approve or disapprove yet.
The Washington Free Beacon also noted that the presumptive front-runner for the 2016 Democratic Party nomination for the presidency, Hillary Clinton stated last May that in regards to the Republican-chaired House committee that has been investigating the Benghazi debacle, "I do not believe there is any reason for it to continue..."


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Below ground crops include some of the main staples of the vegetable kingdom. They are high in nutritional value, easily grown and tend to store well. Known as root vegetables, these plants produce their edible portion or roots in the dark underworld of the earth.


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Hi everyone,
Well, I seem to have resolved the first issue that I posted about on here which was audio hiss, but now I have another rather more difficult problem.
So, I thought I would install some custom firmware (I forget what it was called, but it's pretty popular for the Galaxy Player 4.0), so I rooted my Galaxy Player and installed the ClockworkMod ROM app. Anyway, I wound up rebooting the Player, and when it restarted the audio wouldn't work at all, and both the Music app and Winamp would freeze up every time I tried to play a song. YouTube videos would play, but with no audio either through speakers or headphones, and none of the system sounds would play either. Figured it was because of the root, so I used the Unroot option in SuperOneClick (the program I used to root the device in the first place). Still didn't work, so I did a factory reset in Settings on the Player, and when it rebooted into Clockwork Recovery, it tried to erase the data, but showed some errors (couldn't access certain folders/files, not sure which ones), but it said that it was finished so I rebooted the Player. When it got past the first Samsung logo, and into the animated galaxy thing, it kept looping at the animation, and reboots did the same thing. Then, I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1512331 and thought I would try restoring the ROM with Odin, which I did, and it showed a Pass, but still, same problem. Then, I got the PIT file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=20259805 and again tried to restore the ROM as well as the PIT, but that failed, and after awhile of it not doing anything I unplugged the Player, thinking that I would reboot it and try again. However, now it hangs at a screen I have never seen before, which looks like, as best I can describe it, a phone icon----orange triangle warning sign----computer icon (attached a photograph of it if that helps any). Kind of at a loss here, so I would greatly appreciate any answers.
Thanks everyone!
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I don't own a SGP4.0 so take this advice with a grain of salt.
You say you tried to download the ClockworkMod app, this app does not support your player (or at least it doesn't for the SGP5). I think things got initially messed up because you tried to use that app. Things were made worse when you used the PIT file, the pit file is for repartitioning the device and shouldn't be used for general flashing.
Can you can get back into download mode (Power and Volume down)?
I'm going to go try and figure out what the recovery procedures are for the 4.0, I'll post back when I find something.
Dunno if this will help, plus I admit don't completely understand all you posted...
But I have successfully restored my USA 4.0 to like new ROM using this guide:
Good luck to you.
USING: Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0 USA
with SteveS' Kernel + Voodoo Control
I found someone on xda that said that the screen you posted works the same as download mode. So try flashing again from odin using the same rom and the Galaxy Player 4.0 US 8gig PIT file from the link you posted.
If it works but starts to boot loop then you need to hold down POWER and VOLUME UP, the player will restart, when you see the samsung logo let go of the power button but keep holding the Volume Up. If you make it into the recovery mode, then wipe cache partition, Wipe data/factory reset, then advanced - wipe dalvik cache. Hopefully that works.
If you are unable to flash via odin then you might need to buy a USBjig like the guy in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1545336
Which should get you into download mode.
I couldn't find anymore info on recovering the 4.0s, sorry. If I find anything else I'll let you know.
Thanks again for all your help y'all!
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Charleston SC Real Estate Buyers Bask in Delightful Charleston SC Weather
Locals and buyers of Charleston SC real estate enjoy life at the warmer edges of the four seasons. While Charleston's season changes are as distinct as in much of the nation, the Charleston SC weather is most often described as "warm and breezy," with daily temperature highs averaging about 75°F, with lows around 56°F. Due to the ocean breezes from the Atlantic, owners of Charleston SC real estate in the coastal region enjoy temperatures about 10°F cooler in the summer and 10°F warmer in the winter than most of the inland areas of South Carolina.
The semi-tropical conditions of Charleston SC weather make for longer growing seasons for backyard gardens, as well as the outlying farms that provide fresh produce to local grocery stores and Charleston restaurants. The golf courses in the Charleston area are open year-round, with the dog days of summer driving more golfers indoors than the crisp, blue-skied winter ones. Locals and owners of Charleston SC real estate agree March through October are the best eight months of the year for Charleston SC weather, especially for outdoor recreation.
Hurricane season runs June 1 to December 1 each year. Throughout the season, locals and Charleston SC real estate owners are vigilant in tracking any tropical depressions that forms off the coast of Africa. It's not uncommon for the Charleston area to experience some level of tropical depression or tropical storm activity during the season, although major hurricanes are rare for Charleston SC weather.
Locals and Charleston SC real estate owners that lived through Hurricane Hugo wont soon forget the storm that hit the Charleston area in September of 1989. Storm surge from Hugo inundated the South Carolina coast from Charleston to Myrtle Beach, with maximum storm tides of 20 feet observed in the Cape Romain-Bulls Bay area located a few miles north of Charleston. Hugo was responsible for 21 deaths in the mainland United States, five more in Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands, and 24 more elsewhere in the Caribbean.
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Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 4.4 KitKat update now rolling out
The update to Android 4.4 KitKat for Sprint's version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 has started rolling out today. This comes after Samsung already released the KitKat update for the Galaxy S4 models sold in South Korea earlier this month. However, we haven't seen the update reach internationally sold units just yet, which makes this a bit out of the ordinary – that is, for a US-based carrier to roll out an Android update before it's made it to devices sold elsewhere in unlocked form.
So kudos to Sprint for this one. The update is coming over-the-air, but it will enjoy a staggered rollout as usual. Furthermore, it looks like manually checking for the update won't help you get it any faster – if your device isn't meant to receive it yet, it won't show up as available. So you may still have a bit of waiting to do if you own a Galaxy S4 bought from Sprint.
When the magic update notification pops up on your handset, then it's go time. Aside from the new bits contained by Google's KitKat update, the new software will also get rid of a nagging alert message that kept showing up from time to time, and the device is going to be compatible with Zact Mobile too.
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Multi-tasking is challenging for many individuals and has become an enviable trait in our productivity-driven culture. Sure, we all can literally walk and chew gum at the same time, or simultaneously talk on the phone while folding laundry with finesse. That's because those tasks use different parts, or very little, of our brains.
The problem comes when we try to do similar tasks that use the same grey matter, neuroscientists say. For example, it's virtually impossible to carry on a coherent conversation at the same time you're typing out a mistake-free email, because both activities require language. Or think about being in a staff meeting. You can't actively participate if the communication function of your brain is engaged in reading and writing text messages. If you concentrate on one, the other task suffers.
What we consider to be "multi-tasking" is when we are able to shift our attention back and forth between multiple tasks. For instance, if you're writing a report and periodically taking a break to respond to email. That constant switching of focus is actually counterproductive because your concentration never fully engages on one thing – which is often referred to as being "in the zone."
The American Psychological Association (APA) cites several studies and concludes that when we attempt more than one task at a time, especially complex tasks, productivity declines. Dividing attention among multiple responsibilities leaves you feeling frazzled, and that reduces productivity. A decrease in productivity increases stress. And so the cycle goes.
Through task-switching experiments, scientists measured the time the brain takes to adjust the mental control settings when ending one task and starting another. The findings revealed that the toggling between tasks costs as much as 40 percent of potential productivity.
"Thus, multi-tasking may seem efficient on the surface, but may actually take more time in the end and involve more error," the APA paper states.
Technology places more and more tools at our fingertips to continually divert our attention. But when one device can bring us phone calls, text messages and email, not to mention Internet browsers, games, videos, 24-hour news, Facebook and Twitter, how can we stay on task…on just ONE task?
Here are steps to help you "one-task":
- Pledge to handle only one responsibility at a time.
- Block out the amount of time you think is needed to accomplish each task. Schedule your most demanding tasks when you know you are most alert during the day.
- While working on a task, eliminate all possible distractions. Silence your telephone and text messages. Turn off email notifications. Close your office door, or if possible, take your work away from the bustle of your office, such as into a library or conference room.
- Set aside another period of time (or a few periods, if that helps) each day to handle email and phone messages. Knowing there is time designated to handle those will help you focus on the main task before you.
- Enjoy the satisfaction of fully focusing on one thing at a time!


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ECE professor Pingshan Wang has received a $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations (GCE) grant from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to develop RF sensors for rapid diagnostic tests (RDTS) of malaria. In the Single-Cell EPR Sensors for Rapid Diagnostic Tests of Malaria project, Dr. Wang will develop a radio-frequency sensor to detect and analyze malaria pigment in a single red and white blood cell. If successful, automated and portable electron-paramagnetic-resonance devices should be possible for accurate and quantitative malaria diagnostics with blood or non-invasive fingertip test systems.
This work takes advantage of Dr. Pingshan Wang's expertise in RF electronics and nanotechnology. In these areas, Dr. Wang and his collaborators are working on high-frequency microfluidic/nanofluidic devices, frequency-domain and time-domain RF signal generation and detection circuits, in addition to biological material sensing and analysis with RF probing fields.
The Grand Challenges Explorations program strives to foster creative projects that show great promise to improve the health of people in the developing world. Grants target an expanding set of global health topics, and there are two award rounds per year. Projects with demonstrated success in their initial phase of research have the opportunity to receive Phase II funding of up to $1 million. Launched in 2008, more than 700 Grand Challenge Explorations grants have been awarded to innovative, early-stage projects in 45 countries.


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A local Halloween tradition is turning into somewhat of a nightmare as city officials try to stop a group of teens from performing "Thriller" in front of a Florida neighborhood home.
Boca Raton resident Rick Newman goes all out for Halloween, decorating his property with lights and scary props and using high-tech equipment to put on a holiday show for his neighborhood. This year, a teenage dance group offered to perform to Michel Jackson's "Thriller" as part of the extravaganza, but city officials aren't having it, according to the Sun Sentinel.
The highly publicized performance, officials say, is taking a local residential tradition to a commercial level, which is against zoning regulations, the UPI reports. The dance was advertised through emails and flyers.
"Fundamentally, what [Newman]'s doing is not customarily associated with residential use," Deputy City Manager George Brown told the Sun Sentinel. "Performing live dance shows on the property and inviting people into the neighborhood via advertising qualify it as commercial activity."
The teens have been practicing the routine for six months, but if they go ahead with the performance, officials told Newman he could be fined up to $1,000.
But Newman doesn't scare off easy.
"Short of the police showing up or the city coming with a court order, the show is going on," Newman told WPTV.
Newman told the station he would reach out to Brown in an attempt to reach a compromise so that no one is disappointed.
The local extravaganza has been a tradition for four years, and donations go to the Make-A-Wish foundation. The set-up takes Newman two months' worth of preparation to put together.
"Halloween is a big deal here. It benefits the neighborhood, and it involves the community," a neighbor told the Sun Sentinel.
For more on the story, view the report by WPTV above.


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Nick Brooks Pleads Not Guilty in the Murder of Sylvie Cachay
Today was a weird day in court.
In a day in court that was at times chilling, and at times ridiculous, accused murderer Nick Brooks pleaded not guilty to charges that he strangled and drowned his girlfriend Sylvie Cachay in the Soho House last month. Admitting that the two had just had a fight, the 24-year-old claimed in front of Sylvie's brothers that he left the swimsuit designer in bed alone at the Soho House to go meet a friend in the wee hours of December 9. After meeting the friend at Employee's Only, he said he then hung out at an apartment drinking Coronas and doing cocaine — only to discover there was trouble upon returning to the hotel and finding cops there. But the prosecution pointed out that the bathtub, where Sylvie was found, was already overflowing and disturbing hotel guests in the rooms below before Brooks claims to have even left the room. "The evidence in this case makes clear that when Nicholas Brooks left Soho House for the last time on December 9, Sylvie Cachay was already dead," prosecutor Jordan Arnold told Manhattan Supreme Court justice Bonnie Wittner, according to the Post. "Truly it was disgusting to see this cowardly individual," said Sylvie's brother Patrick, who was in from Peru for the trial. "It was definitely important to see that he was in custody."
The tabloid also relayed some of the strange details from the police reports that were filed the day after Brooks was arrested:
"How long can I get for something like this," he asked detectives, according to the newly-released police statements. "Will I get bail? I have money in a trust fund, but I have to get the money in person," he announced...
"Should I pay someone for protection while I'm in?" the paranoid-sounding Brooks asked detectives during the drive to Central Booking, according to the police statements.
"How long is the process? Will I see my lawyer down at court? I'm Jewish and I'm worried about getting beat up by white supremacists. I watch the show Oz," Brooks announced. "I've seen what happens in jail."
This is going to be one long, ugly trial.
Nick Brooks pleads not guilty to murder charge in Sylvie Cachay's death [NYP]


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also this is total BS
The Illuminati is a secret society that has been around since 1776, they want to create a one world government, a "New World Order," with themselves in charge. The Illuminati are generally powerful and rich people. The Illuminati will kill anyone, anywhere at any time to get what they need.
The people that are "Anti-New World Order" and speak out against the Illuminati will be murdered like 2Pac and Michael Jackson. 2Pac and Michael Jackson were going to warn the entire world about what the Illuminati are planning. If you look at the title of 2Pac's album "The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory" for example; 2Pac was referring to the Illuminati in this title, Kill + Illuminati. In the song "They Don't Care About Us" by Michael Jackson, "they" is the Illuminati. The Illuminati have killed 2Pac, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Marilyn Monroe, Jon Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Martin Luther King, the list goes on.
The Illuminati control everything, the music industry, film industry, pharmaceutical (legal industry), medical industry, colleges, banking institutions, Wall Street and the Political System. Their symbol is even on our money.
The Illuminati control our Presidential Elections. Usually the president, who gets the most sponsorship, in the form of money and media coverage, wins the election. The Illuminati control the media, so whoever the Illuminati choose as a presidential candidate will win the election. They will also sponsor the other candidate too, to have entertainment for the public. Sometimes this does not always go according to plan, for example, in the election between George W. Bush and Al Gore. In Florida George W. Bush "won" over Al Gore. The Illuminati cheated so that their pre-elected candidate would win presidency. The Illuminati choose the presidential candidate with the closest blood lines to the Illuminati.
These are the thirteen families in the Illuminati:
1. Astor
2. Bundy
3. Collins
4. DuPont
5. Freeman
6. Kennedy
7. Li (Chinese)
8. Onassis
9. Rockefeller
10. Rothschild
11. Russell
12. van Duyn
13. Merovingian (European Royal Families)
These families have "ties" with the Illuminati:
1. Reynolds
2. Disney
3. Krupp
4. McDonald
Most of the major wars and economic depressions/recessions of the past 100 years were carefully planned out by the Illuminati. Some of these include: The Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, The Great Depression, the Rise of Nazi Germany, Korean War, Vietnam War, 1991 Gulf War, French Revolution, and wars in in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Do you remember all of the unnecessary hype about the New Millennium, or the alleged Y2K crisis? This hype was created by the Illuminati. This had people selling their homes, building shelters, stocking up on survival kits, etc. The Illuminati are also building hype for a 2012 phenomenon. I do not think that anything major is going to happen in 2012. When 2012 comes and goes, it will be shown to be the biggest hoax since the Y2K phenomenon. The Illuminati are only using the year 2012 to distract us from the actual year of the "New World Order."
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are not members of the Illuminati, they are controlled by the Illuminati. The Illuminati are the ones who put the occult symbols in music videos and songs, not the artist themselves. Visit this website to see occult symbols in music videos and songs: The Vigilant Citizen
If you are muslim, the Illuminati pray to djal.
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Most of it is copy and paste but i added some stuff to it, And this is not BS.
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Guys this is 100% true i go to Islamic school and my teacher was telling us about this
This is REAL and that put there ugly sign on the USA 1 doller bill
This is bullshit. For some reason, people want to hold onto this silly notion of "secret organization bent on complete world domination." The fact is, the Illuminati no longer exists as it died out a long time ago. It's all talk and no proof by idiotic conspiracy theorists. If you actually believe this garbage you've fallen into their trap and been indoctrinated; congratz.
I'm sure most religious people will find this true.
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If you don't believe in the Illuminati. All I can say is I will enjoy laughing as your face melts into the world's reversed genetic atmosphere. Actually theres a "debate" as to whether they worship him or are just a bunch of satanists.
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June 26 became a red letter day in American-German relations as the Western power, and leader of the European Union, triumphed twice in one day against the U.S.. It began early on with a 1-0 victory by the Germans over the U.S. team in the final round robin match for the World Cup soccer championship, and ended with a major hit to U.S. national security as the German government stated they are not renewing their contract with Verizon, and thus cutting off a corporate telecommunications partnership that is vital for NSA surveillance, and U.S. spying of foreign entities.
Since the revelations of government spying by the U.S. on domestic and foreign entities, nations such as Germany have been highly critical of America, and their use of data collection and surveillance on allies as well as enemies. In fact, last Autumn German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared that "spying between friends is simply unacceptable", and it has caused a major breach between the two countries that America's adversary Russia has been quick to capitalize upon.
The German government is canceling a contract with Verizon over fears the company could be letting U.S. intelligence agencies eavesdrop on official communications. The Interior Ministry says it will let its current contract for Internet services with the New York-based company expire in 2015. The announcement comes after reports this week that Verizon and British company Colt provide Internet services to the German parliament and other official entities.
Germany has been at the forefront of international outrage over alleged electronic eavesdropping by the U.S. National Security Agency and Britain's GCHQ, revealed last year by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. - Associated Press
The ramifications from Eric Snowden's report of the United States spying on allies and friendly nations has yet to fully be determined, but at the very least, it has created a crack in European relations and has even affected NATO's decision to join the U.S. in a war over Ukraine. But even more, Germany's cancelling of their government contracts with Verizon could be the first of many dis-associations with U.S. companies and corporations that do millions and even billions of dollars worth of business on the continent.
The U.S. soccer team is very lucky to be moving forward onto the knockout round of this years world cup, but America's national security programs took a vital hit when Germany chose to cut off a vital part of the U.S.'s access to data and communications within their country. And even with these actions, the potential for even a greater isolation of America by the Eurozone's greatest power could suddenly become a coup event for America's greatest adversary in the battle for economic and political dominion over Europe.
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May 11, 2012 By Theresa Kurtz
By Theresa Kurtz
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State women's basketball head coach Raegan Pebley and her newly hired staff will host the Bulldog Parent and Pup Women's Hoops Clinic on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the North Gym.
"This clinic is one of my all-time favorite experiences," Pebley said. "It is so rewarding watching parents connect with their children in this unique setting. You and your children will leave the clinic with memories. As a parent myself, I am often seeking ways to create memories without having to spend a lot of money."
Registration for the clinic becomes the morning of May 19 at 8 a.m. The clinic is for both parent and child to actively participate. There will be basketball drills and the cost of the clinic is $25, which also includes a membership to the Jr. Bulldogs Club.
Jr. Bulldog membership includes, free admission to the ticketed sports of volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball, and softball (limited supply each game), free admission to select home football games with one paid adult, run the bases after Saturday softball games and Sunday baseball games, form the tunnel at volleyball, men's basketball and women's home basketball games, free Clinics, Socials, and Autograph Sessions for members only, Bulldog Shop- Receive 20% off regular price merchandise, a monthly newsletter with important events and updates and much more.
A question & answer panel for parents will follow the clinic. The panel includes members of the women's basketball team, coach Pebley and sport psychologist Dr. Wade Gilbert.
"I am so grateful that Dr. Wade Gilbert has agreed to participate in this event," Pebley said. "How valuable to have someone of his experience to field questions from parents on how we can help navigate our children through their athletic experiences and help them with their confidence."
For more information about the Bulldog Parent and Pup Women's basketball Clinic, contact assistant coach Danyelle Snelgro at 559-278-2236.
"Discover Fresno State Athletics!" Stay connected with Fresno State Athletics on Facebook (fresnostateathletics) and Twitter (@FSAthletics).
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Some in the field of drug addiction are saying the U.S. government's fight against prescription drug abuse may be causing the rise in heroin use.
The crack down on pill mills, and making prescription narcotics harder to access is fueling the switch to heroin use. Compounding the problem is prescription drugs are costly, especially when a person becomes addicted, and needs more of the drug to produce the same effect. Heroin, the quality of which has increased, is much cheaper than prescription opiates.
"State and federal officials have pressed their campaign against prescription drug abuse with urgency, trying to contain a scourge that kills more than 16,000 people each year. The crackdown has helped reduce the illegal use of some medications and raised awareness of their dangers," according to The Washington Post.
The heroin problem nationwide has been gaining greater scrutiny, and the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from heroin, and other drugs has increased the focus even more.
"Between 2007 and 2012, heroin use rose 79 percent nationwide, according to federal data. Within the same period, the data show, 81 percent of first-time heroin users had previously abused prescription drugs," reported The Washington Post.
What is the answer? There may not be one, at least for the supply side of it. As long as there are drugs you
"Not everyone agrees that the crackdown on prescription drug abuse has led to the rise in heroin use. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, who runs the Drug Enforcement Administration's Office of Diversion Control, told the newspaper, "I don't think one thing has anything to do with the other." He noted many lives have been saved by the effort to reduce prescription drug abuse," reported drugfree.org.
Harm reduction can save people, however, and with opiates there is naloxone available to be administered in hospitals, and if it was made more widely available for lay people to access, they could use it in case of an overdose.
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"One person dies every 19 minutes from a drug overdose in the United States and that trend is being driven by prescription (Rx) painkillers." (drugfree.org)
If you or a loved one needs help with any type of drug abuse/addiction problem, contact these sites depending on where you live. SEMCA (Wayne County residents), CARE (Macomb County residents), PACE (Oakland County residents), Drug Free Detroit (City of Detroit residents). For those residing outside the State of Michigan, contact SAMHSA for assistance. For assistance with medical marijuana issues contact The Michigan Medical Marijuana Association, Michigan Medical Marijuana Certification Center, or greentreesdetroit.com, phone number: (313) 967-9999, or (248) 677-2888.
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Hip-hop collective Get Open have just dropped their The Week-End album and we've got a taste for you a la the gritty, industrial namesake track!
The new LP is a feel-good Hip-Hop album that resonates with the diverse sounds of the city and its multi-cultural inhabitants. The Week-end features the uniquely distinct vocals of three amazing female singers; Joy Poirel, Marie Martin & Jordana Delovely. It also features world famous turntablist DJ Rob Swift, the production of stellar German beatsmith Glam of Main Concept and French producers Imhotep & Akhenaton from the legendary group IAM, while the majority of the album's music production was done by Get Open members SibaGiba and VonMeista.
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THE OCCASION Bal Harbour is first and foremost known for its world-class shopping, but thanks to Unscripted that will soon change. The new art program seeks to bring public artworks to the city. The first of these is Pax Americana, an installation by George Sanchez-Calderon on view near The St. Regis hotel through April. To celebrate the program's kickoff, art fans and BHS regulars gathered at the shopping center for cocktails and art talk.
THE SCENE The evening began with a chat by the artist at Neiman Marcus and a cocktail reception in the center courtyard of BHS. Tunes by DJ Zim and bites from Mister Collins kept guests in good spirits. Photography by World Red Eye


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Even though I've lived in California for nine years, I never drank the Disneyland kool-aid until just a few months ago. A friend was holding her birthday celebration there, so I figured it was the perfect time to check out the beloved theme park. And once I did, I finally understood all the hype! (Let's face it: one ride on Space Mountain is all it takes.) Suffice it to say, I now look for any excuse to return to the House of Mouse.
Enter the Hyatt Regency Orange County, located just a hop, skip, and fairy's flit from the Disney grounds. In June, the hotel unveiled a $25 million renovation including two new restaurants, a lobby facelift, and all 654 rooms. So when I got an invite to check out the makeover and visit Disney, the answer was a resounding "Y-E-S!" My boyfriend Joe was more than up for the adventure as well.
Our whirlwind weekend started on a Friday evening, with plans to attend a baseball game at nearby Angels Stadium. While awaiting the hotel shuttle (it'll run ya $10, but it's still cheaper than stadium parking—plus no hassle!), we decided to sip some brewskis at the Hyatt's on-site OC Brewhouse. Turns out that anyone sporting game tix or Angels attire gets $3 pints and 1/2 off apps—score! I decided to sample the calorically-friendly Endless Summer Light, as well as the citrus-y Tangerine Wheat. Both were quite yummy (and I was pleased to find out that they're locally brewed—along with six of the other 12 draft beers on tap). Also on the tasty tip were the restaurant's sweet potato fries dipped in aioli. All in all, a good pre-stadium destination! (But save room for hot dogs and peanuts, natch.)
The next morning, we loaded up on room service so we'd have lots of energy for...wait for it...a day at Disneyland! (In-room selections come from on-site restaurant TusCA's menu; suggestion: try the Zucchini and Cheese Frittata—it's good.) Once we'd had sufficient sustenance, we headed downstairs to board the free park shuttle, which leaves the Hyatt twice hourly. Joe had never been to Disneyland before, so we were eager to do all the classics! And that we did—from Space Mountain to the Haunted Mansion to Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. We also loved the World of Color show and the Soarin' Over California Ride across the way at California Adventure. But my fave part? Seeing the King of Pop in 80s-tastic fashion in the 3-D revival of "Captain EO." (Shamon down to Disneyland and see for yourself!)
Though it was tempting to subsist solely on churros and fritters, we decided to go have a proper sit-down meal at TusCA. Both of us are Italian, and we wanted to try the treats on the authentic Italian menu designed by native Italian Chef Laura de Martin. Upon visiting, we learned that the hotel's rooftop boasts the OC's tallest herb garden, from which de Martin sources many of her seasonal ingredients. Like the OC Brewhouse, TusCA is based in the hotel's 17-story glass atrium lobby. For our meal, I tried the Spinach-Ricotta Gnocchi, while Joe noshed on the Lemon Rosemary Roasted Chicken with polenta and sauteed funghi. We also enjoyed liberal amounts of Italian Pinot Grigio!
The next morning brought some opportunity for much-needed R&R, so we decided to hit up the hotel's fitness center and pool before checkout. Turns out the fitness center was upgraded and expanded during the recent renovation—a converted former suite is now home to oodles of ellipticals and the like. For those that would rather get their active on outdoors, the hotel also has basketball and tennis courts with free equipment avail for check-out. And, of course, in true SoCal style, there are two pools (one in each tower). Although I didn't get to join in the fun, I liked that they show "Dive-In" movies by the pool on Saturdays—fun for the whole fam, indeed!
Pros- and cons-wise, I thought it was really cool that the Hyatt Regency offers two original restaurant concepts, as most of the neighboring Disneyland hotels seemed to feature standard chain fare. I also liked the modern, beachy feel of the lobby, and the roominess of the suites (although be warned: that roominess doesn't translate to the bathrooms!). However, since it's a popular family destination, the hotel is bustling and busy from early morning on—we found it hard to reach the front desk at times, and there was often a long line of people as well. But that was pretty much the only negative! All in all, I thought it was a great place to lay your head after a long day exploring the OC—Disney or otherwise. So, as Mickey would say, Hyatt, I'm sure I'll be "seein' ya (again) real soon!"
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The Caribbean is best known in the fashion industry for being the home of countless runway beauties and as the island getaway for hot days and cool nights. But the region is also the base for designers who service their domestic and regional markets with pieces that have as much ingenuity and integrity as their global counterparts.
Collective showings such as Caribbean Fashion Week, Jamaica Style Week and the more recent Fashion Week Trinidad and Tobago and Islands of the World in Bahamas all indicate that the Caribbean industry is swiftly growing toward greater international respectability.
Trinidad and Tobago's Robert Young forms part of the vanguard of the region with 24 years of experience and an aesthetic that is unmistakably Caribbean in look, philosophy and politics. Young developed his signature applique process in response to the limitations of the local fabric industry and as a way to distinguish his line. His approach also sheds light on why Caribbean design is so often associated with tye-dye, batik and hand painted fabric.
When Queen Elizabeth II visited Trinidad and Tobago for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting last November, the designer appeared with some of the island's other big names—including Meiling, Claudia Pegus, Zadd and Eastman and Millhouse—in a presentation for the spouses of visiting heads of state.
Young, a rebel with a cause, in turn, created a line of subversive totes that addressed issues more relevant to the proleteriat than the likes of royals and first ladies, asking: How common is wealth? What about reparations your Highness and the bold claiming of the status "worker." It's this daring approach that promises a daring future for the Caribbean.


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Kate Gosselin and her eight children, Cara, Mady, Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel return to where they started on TLC in a one hour special to update fans on what they are doing now that they are out of the television spotlight.
This June, Kate and the eight Gosselin kids will show viewers just how life is without being watched all the time and to prove that they are just an ordinary family and the kids, 13 year old twins and almost 10year old sextuplets are just the average, normal kids.
In the beginning of the year Kate and the twins were interviewed and barely had anything to say when asked how they were doing and if they thought the television show, Jon & Kate Plus 8 affected them in a bad way.
After finally opening up a little, Mady did have this to say to People;
"People think we're supposed to be messed up, like, 'Oooooh, the poor Gosselin kids, they're going to be scarred for life, waaaaah,' Here's the big news: we're not messed up."
Jon & Kate Plus 8 debuted in 2007 on TLC and after watching the family grow for two years, Jon and Kate ended up splitting up in a not so mice way and Kate continued the show with the kids, calling it, Kate Plus 8.
It was cancelled a year later.
The special airing on TLC in June will show just how the kids and Kate are doing now that they are away from the cameras and living an ordinary life, what mom Kate is doing now for work, and will also show some of their best memories form the show.
Dad Jon does not seem to be involved in any part of the special and he is in the process of writing a book on his life and marriage to Kate and he has said that Kate will not be happy with what he reveals.
"It's about my feelings and my marriage,Kate will flip. No one outside the former family's house "really knows what happened. I think people want to hear my story. At this point, I don't care about Kate's reaction."
Jon has said that the show affected his life and relationship with his kids negatively and that he regrets doing it.
He says that being on television hurts the kids and Kate is the one who likes being in the spotliggt and makes the kids do it;
"Kate wants to still be on television. She's now digging into the past, because that's what sells."
Jon was last seen on the VH1 show Couples Therapy with girlfriend Liz Janetta.
Kate is said to be appearing on the new season of Celebrity Apprentice.
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Hunter Smith, one of the owners of Frankland Estate winery, stopped in New York at Bistango Restaurant recently to pour his wines at a media dinner. Throughout the meal, the affable Australian discussed the history and future directions of the winery.
The evening started with a solid line-up of five dry Rieslings. Hunter said that when his parents first began bottling Rieslings, Australians didn't drink it. Eventually, they went to Europe, and the dialogue with winemakers from other major Riesling producing areas led to an annual Riesling Conference, which will take place in Western Australia in 2015.
The hills along the remote Frankland River provide a good siting for Hunter's Rieslings, offering cold nights and warm, summer days. Hunter says he wants his wines to reflect a true sense of place, stating, it's "about being true to site."
That commitment is reflected in the colorful names of the wines, including Isolation Ridge, Rocky Gully, and Poison Hill.
I was attracted to all the wines. At the value end of the spectrum, the Rocky Gully Riesling is $24.99 and has lovely minerality, white peaches, green apples, and lemons. There is crispness but also more creaminess and than with many Rieslings. The premier Riesling poured was SmithCullam 2012, which was fermented with natural yeast. This had layers of minerality, and crisp apples, and a touch of lemon curd. It was a beautiful Riesling that could be easily aged for years.
The reds were equally attractive, starting with a peppery and fruity Rocky Gully Shiraz. The reds became deeper in flavor and complexity with the excellent Olmo's Reward, a blend of cabernet franc and merlot, with small amounts of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. The wine was named for the American viticulturist who identified the potential of the Frankland River region. The SmithCullam Shiraz Cabernet was incredibly elegant, with smooth tannins, deep black plum and blackberry flavors, and an overall richness and power.
Frankland Estates showed well made, terroir-driven wines that are pleasing at many price points. They are available in New York at wine shops including Appellation Wine.


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After throwing seven hitless innings with a career-high 13 strikeouts on opening day, UAB senior RHP Chase Mallard has been named the Conference USA Pitcher of the Week. The C-USA Hitter of the Week honor went to Rice junior 1B Skyler Ewing, who had two home runs and eight RBI in a series victory at No. 25 Stanford over the weekend.
Mallard struck out a career-best 13 batters against UT-Martin on Feb. 14, two shy of the UAB single-game record. All 13 strikeouts were swinging as Mallard fired seven hitless innings with just one walk. The senior from Cullman, Ala., combined with freshman Thomas Lowery for a one-hitter against the Skyhawks and he became the first Blazer to record at least 10 strikeouts since Alex Luna on April 24, 2013 against Alabama State.
Ewing led a Rice offensive charge to help the Owls take two-of-three games in a weekend road series at nationally-ranked Stanford. Ewing batted a composite .583 (7-of-12) against Cardinal pitching with a team-high eight RBI. The junior first baseman from Arlington, Texas, knocked two home runs and a double for a 1.167 slugging percentage. He scored two runs, drew a walk and had a sacrifice fly to go along with a .571 on-base percentage. Ewing had steady production, collecting at least two hits and two RBI in all three games. He also played every inning in the field at first base where he was error-free in 20 total chances.
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Strawberry & (Coconut) Cream Shortcake
I didn't realize it until I watched the footage of this episode, but I put one too many teaspoons of arrowroot powder in the frosting… Oops. I'm guessing that is why my frosting didn't really get fluffy like frosting and was more like a creamy glaze (it was still delicious mind you, just not fluffy how I imagined it to be). Next time I make it, I'll be sure to count my teaspoons more carefully.
Coconut Cream Frosting
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Agave Nectar
- pinch Celtic Sea Salt
- 5 tsp Arrowroot Powder
- 1 Tbs Water
- 1 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
- In a medium saucepan: heat the coconut milk, agave and salt. Bring to a boil, and then back down to a simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl: combine the arrowroot powder and water to form a smooth paste.
- Pour the arrowroot paste into the saucepan.
- Mix them together.
- Bring it to a boil, briefly.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and very gradually add the coconut oil, or dump it all in at the same time and hope for the best. 🙂
- Blend them together. (I used a hand held blender.)
- Place the pot in the freezer for anywhere between 30 and 80 minutes, until the frosting solidifies and turns opaque and white.
- Remove from the freezer, and blend it again until it's fluffy. (Mine did not really get fluffy, it got smooth. Like a glaze.)
- Do with, what you will. Or smear it on the shortcake. 🙂
That recipe is from Elana Amsterdam of www.elanaspantry.com. Check her out. She's pretty incredible.
Shortcake Ingredients
- 6 Tbs Coconut Oil (melted)
- 6 Large Eggs
- 4 Tbs Agave Nectar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Coconut Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Grease and flour the muffin pan with coconut oil, and coconut flour.
- Melt the 6 Tbs coconut oil on the stove at a very low heat.
- Pour 6 Tbs into a medium bowl.
- Mix together the eggs,agave, salt, and vanilla. (The coconut oil will begin to re harden. Don't panic. Just blend it all as well as you can and move on).
- Mix in the coconut flour and baking soda.
- Pour the batter into the muffin pan. Fill each one up about half way. You should get between 9 and 12 shortcakes (I only got 9).
- Bake for 14 and 16 minutes.
- Take them out of the muffin pan (I used a fork). And let them cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
This recipe is an adaptation of one from "Cooking With Coconut Flour" by Bruce Fife
Wash and cut strawberries. I used 1/2 a lb.
- Cut the shortcake in half
- Smear frosting on the cut sides of the shortcake.
- Place cut strawberries in the middle
- Put top the half of the shortcake on top of the other one, making a sandwich.
- Smear frosting on the top
- Place a few strawberries on top of that.
And Voila!!!!!
Leftovers: FYI, Where and Why
- Coconut Flour: The cheapest way to get coconut flour (I've found) is to get it online at Tropical Traditions. The direct link:
Coconut flour is high in protein and in fiber. It's slightly sweet, and it smells more like coconut than it tastes. It's a great flour for those who can't eat almonds or gluten.
- Coconut Oil- I've been using coconut oil in my baked goods lately as a replacement for butter. It's sort of a pain to work with since it is so sensitive to the temperature and will solidify if you mix it with something cool (like say, eggs). But so far, that hasn't made a difference in how the end result tastes. So, I recommend it.
- Arrowroot Powder- I recommend that you buy arrowroot powder online. I get mine from More Than Alive. This is the direct link:http://www.morethanalive.com/Arrowroot-powder?s=arrowroot%20powder
Arrowroot powder is a great thickener. And it's a great egg replacement for those of you who are vegan. It's minimally processed, doesn't seem to taste like anything, and is helpful for digestion. It's a good product to replace corn starch with (if you're looking to avoid corn, which I am).
This was a wild success. Narini says that this recipe turned out to be her favorite so far. I liked it a lot, but the Chocolate Mousse is still my favorite. Followed by those Coconut Macaroons.
Sigh….. And now I'm hungry.
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this is the full version of the Beta version posted a month before. the Belgian Armed Forces has 8 of these on order (4 NFH and 4 TTH) and a further 2 TTH in option. the first one is expected to be delivered to Koksijde Air Base in 2011.
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Judge Maria Kuriakos Ciesil ordered Manuel Gaitan, of Chicago's Lawndale section, held in lieu of $40,000 bond on Sunday after his arrest for allegedly leaving his two dogs with no food or water in his SUV during subzero temperatures last week according to upi.com.
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Now that the season reviews are done and the Top 10 (or 11, or 15, or 20) lists are around the corner, I've decided it's time to start looking towards building the 2012 Watchlist. I've gone through this year's season reviews, the Florida Instructional League invitees, and put them in a format similar to last year's.
A few caveats…
It's not a depth chart — I've arranged this by the highest level played thus far, with some exceptions (Anthony Rendon, who may not even stick at the position). Clearly you can see some gaps, but the point here is to list the players we've got our eye on — organizing it by position is just a logical extension.
It's based on 2011 usage — We've already begun speculating about position changes, but until they actually occur, we default to how they were last used. I don't think, for example, that Justin Bloxom will be the starting third baseman for the Senators, but I do think he'll be on the roster.
It's preliminary — Before John Sickels finalizes his lists, he takes feedback from his followers and I'm no different. I'll listen to pitches for and against inclusion before I finalize it, but I also want to keep the list a manageable size (though easier than last year, I'm still going to have write reports for everybody).
It's broken into two parts — So I can get in two posts before the Thanksgiving throngs hit the roads, the malls, and the liquor cabinet (preferably in that order). It's infielders and catchers today, pitchers and outfielders tomorrow.
A couple final reminders: One, I tend to favor performance and a track record over reputation and youth. Two, remember that players' families and friends are reading here and most are not like Dirk Hayhurst's grandma*. You don't have to be relentlessly positive, but try not to be needlessly negative (yeah, yeah: pot, kettle).
*I finished my master's degree while renting out a room from a retired IRS agent just like her; I'm fairly certain he's not exaggerating.
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|Chris Marrero
|Steve Lombardozzi
|Zach Walters
|Justin Bloxom
|Sandy Leon
|Tyler Moore
|Jeff Kobernus
|Jason Martinson
|Blake Kelso
|David Freitas
|Steve Souza
|Adrian Sanchez
|Rick Hague
|Anthony Rendon
|Adrian Nieto
|Justin Miller
|Hendry Jimenez
|Bryce Ortega
|Matt Skole
|Arialdi Peguero
|"Fred" Ortega
|Wilmer Difo
|Jean Carlos Valdez
|Jose Marmolejos-Diaz
|Junior Geraldo
|Diomedes Eusebio
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Sue, if you value track record and performance over projection and ceiling, than that puts you directly at odds with Baseball America.
Other than the obvious picks ie. Strasbourg , uptown,et al the folks at BA don't have any better record than anyone else in fact sometimes not as good. Performance should always count highly if an organization is to act with integrity.
Worth putting Solano in the catcher column just by virtue of the team adding him to the 40-man?
I realize the move was probably less about Solano being an upper end prospect and more about protecting spare parts, but of all the players on that list he's most likely to appear first in a MLB game if someone goes down with injury. Well, except for Marrero, who very well may make the bench in 2012.
One thing to consider with Solano – He's a little long in the tooth (26yo) for a prospect.
100% agree with Todd on Solano.
Isn't Bloxom a 1st baseman basically? I mean, you can take a tomato and call it a grapefruit for a long time, but it's still a tomato.
Solano should be on there. He's not bad behind the plate and last year he had a pretty good season of hitting. Jhonatan's got to be there. On a side note I just saw his stats on Baseball Ref and go figure he's played one or two game sat 2nd since be in the minors for the Nats. ha!
We look great at 2B but stunningly void at SS. Although some would argue our future SS is at 2B for the Nats right now.
The biggest thing I like about Solano is that his teams win, I'm not saying he's the main reason or couldn't do it without the other guys but the guys that he won with in Potomac, aren't necessarily the same guys he won with in Harrisburg. You have to wonder if it's his game calling, because certainly it's not all the 1-5 rotation in A or AA that he worked with ..
Is there anything there with Walters? I just don't see it. He had 2 opportunities in 1 AFL game with bases loaded and less than 2 outs and struck out both times. while there wasn't even a pitching change! It wasn't like they brought in Tyler Clippard in a tough situation. The next game he had the same situation and struck out. That is either really bad luck or for lack of a better phrase, "He sucks".
Kelso reminds me of Jamey Carroll in many ways. I see you have him under 3rd base. I really hope he gets promoted to see what he is all about.
I cant argue with any of these, the only one I would consider adding is Alvarez. His true test will come this season, but I think that he is an interesting guy to watch. Others that I might include are Cuevas, and Moldenhauer, but I can understand perfectly why they where left off, and I probably agree with leaving them off.
However, BinM and Sue Solano is ranked by Randy Knorr as the best defensive catcher in the system and his favorite. To show just how agile an athlete he is Knorr played him at second base in order to get all three catchers in the lineup (they were hitting and well the rest weren't). He plays second base in winter ball.
This is kind of like knocking Michael Morse because he was too old. Where did that get you?
The experiment that placed Bloxom at third base did not fare well. Rendon has to be considered better based on his college experience (Which some mark as just short of AA and perhaps in his case a tad higher. This is not Jason Heyward; he had an OBP of around .500. He has Derrick Norris's eye, a better bat with the same speed plus unlike Norris he can field.)
College baseball regardless of the conference is not even close to minor league baseball. In fact AA is thought by many to be the hardest level! College baseball is somewhere between Rookie and A ball.
If I might add a little here as well. The move to AA ball is probably the hardest Transitional level that any players pass through short of the jump to MLB. As any given player climbs the ladder toward the top rung, they face a tighter concentration of overall higher skilled, better conditioned players than they have at previous levels. The best & brightest make the jump, while the very good, but slightly flawed end up in AAA.
I'd probably agree with you that NCAA baseball equates to low-A / Rookie league ball for most players, simply based on season length, with players from southern climes gaining a slight edge due to longer playing seasons. From there, it's all about the individuals ability to apply their talents & learn new skills that starts the upward progression.
As much as you might dislike him Boras and his staff really appear to know their stuff. He's like Santa he knows who is good and he knows who is bad. Like Santa his business relies on it.
He thinks Rendon is the best positional college baseball player in over a decade. He also believes he is capable of AA ball even if college ball falls somewhere under that … he may be a better hitter than Bryce Harper albeit with less power.
Point being: if you think Harper moved through the system fast wait, and if Rendon is healthy, wait until you see this guy.
A minor consideration for addition…
At Catcher, perhaps Jeremy Mayo (2010- 31st rd; 23yo)? Decent slash line of .230BA/.346OBP/.416SLG/.260BPA with stops at GCL/POT/AUB in 2011.
Otherwise, the names look right, but I might take Marmelejos-Diaz over Peguero at this point in time, just because he's much younger & had a much better OBP.
I read on another site the Souza is done with baseball. This is not from an actual source, just some guy saying thats what the nats said, but its supprising how often thoes people are right
A direct quote or link, perhaps?
Here is the link, as I said not exactly trustworthy but worth at least bringing up


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