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Kate Daniels is a down-on-her-luck mercenary who makes her living cleaning up these magical problems. But when Kate's guardian is murdered, her quest for justice draws her into a power struggle between two strong factions within Atlanta's magic circles.
The Masters of the Dead, necromancers who can control vampires, and the Pack, a paramilitary clan of shapechangers, blame each other for a series of bizarre killings - and the death of Kate's guardian may be part of the same mystery. Pressured by both sides to find the killer, Kate realizes she's way out of her league - but she wouldn't have it any other way.
©2007 Andrew Gordon and Ilona Gordon; (P)2008 Tantor
"Andrews's edgy series stands apart from similar fantasies...owing to its complex world-building and skilled characterizations." (Library Journal)
"Good book, okay narration"
I own all three audio books of this series and find them very enjoyable. There is a nice balance of action and character development and it's refreshing to see a tough heroine with other motivations than just being tough and catching the fancy of the lead male. That being said, the first audio book is the weakest of the lot. I was very surprised to hear the amount of mispronunciations throughout the book. It didn't make me hate the book or the narratior, just wonder if anyone bothered to edit it afterwards. Characterization and narration picks up in the next book and if you enjoyed Magic Bites at all I highly recommend the others as there is much more world building, plot development and most of the narration annoyances are hammered out.
"Pure Steel!"
I'm usually a little wary of Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance books because so many of them are full of fluff but Magic Bites is pure steel! The plot is filled with twists and turns and lots of mystery. The ending leaves a feeling of closure, yet still has you wanting more! Kate, the main character is a strong female lead with issues and integrity. Ilona Andrew's Atlanta is unique and more than a little bit sinister.
So why did I give this book only 4 stars? The narration. Renee Raudman does do an excellent job narrating but she mispronounces a lot of words which made the narrative jarring. The most noticeable example being the way she said wolf. Woof.
"In the Begining . . ."
This is undoubtedly the most cumbersome of all this series. It is slow disjointed and almost unbearable at times. However, if you can trudge through the magical meanderings of places you don't know and people you don't yet care about you will find an interesting door at the end, metaphorically speaking. The plot is spattered with mythological beasts and people which ground the interest in the series which compare to other magical series like the Nicholas Flamel books. The action sequences are set clearly and will engulf you. The consecutive books continue to improve so trudge on and it will pay off. I recommend this for people who love to read series of books rather than the one-shot novel.
"One of the best urban fantasy"
I think for people who enjoy good urban fantasy such as Harry Dresden series would love this series. The characters/species are well developed, the world interesting, and the main character Kate is just superb as wise mouthing, tough swords woman who has a penchant for serious trouble. All the ingredients for a great story is there and Ilona Andrews cooked and made it into a great series. In the audio books Renee Raudman offers a great performace as Kate and stirs up our imagination!
"Loved it"
I loved this series, if you like paranormal stories, with magic and all the wacky stuff in between, then you"ll love these 3 books..this is the first book of 3, and the main character Kate Daniels is a funny, kick your butt kind of girl, I loved her..
Renee Raudman narration is great through out all three book, she does a great job with all the characters..
"Stephanie Plum grows up!"
I loved this book! The narrator is extremely adept at voices which makes it very enjoyable. The story itself draws you in, I just couldn't stop listening. What I liked best about it though was the mixture of magic/sci-fi with mystery. Also, the main character Kate reminds me of Stephanie Plum - a kick ass and take names version but one still stuck with all her inherent problems, tough love life and a strange ability to find herself in bad situations.
"Fun story, miscast reader"
This is your basic urban fantasy with a tough, kick-ass heroine and better than average world-building. Recommended for fans of the series by Kim Harrison and Patricia Briggs, though this not quite as distinctive as either of those two. {Excellent for female readers who loved LOTR as girls and wished they could have a sword with a name, though.)
I'd give it four stars if the reader were more appropriate. For the first-person narration of a wise-cracking, seen-it-all Southern woman, they have picked a very earnest reader with a Great-Lakes accent. She makes Kate Daniels sound more naive and uncertain that the character is clearly meant to be by the author.
I like Jack Reacher style characters regardless of setting. Put them in outer space, in modern America, in a military setting, on an alien planet... no worries. Book has non moralistic vigilante-justice? Sign me up! (oh, I read urban fantasy, soft and hard sci-fi, trashy vampire and zombie novels too)
"A strong heroine shouldn't whine all the time"
hmmm... I think this story would have been better in paper format because every time the protagonist gets into a fight (or recalls a fight/emotional moment) - and there are a lot of these scenes - the narrator whines her communications - making Kate sound weak and complain-y rather than strong and kick-butty. It was so bad after the first 5 hours that I actually fast-forwarded through the fight/emotional moment scenes because I got sick of listening to the supposedly strong female protagonist being narrated with whine and whimper and squeak.
And I'm not sure if there are too many fight scenes or just that the fight scenes each last too long - I'm not a teenage boy and don't need pop-bang-pow over and over and over again to keep my attention. (Not that I think teenage boys would even read this book.) Kill a dozen monsters and move on with the plot, don't go killing another dozen in case I missed the first batch of gore. And if it's a necessary fight scene, please, it doesn't need to go on and on and on - more plot, less... whiny fighting? (Sorry, I think the issue is that I can't determine if the fighting would have been as annoying if I had read it, or if it was just the bad (whiny) narration that tainted the whole thing.)
The narration of the story, excluding the emotional/fighting points, was not bad - it's just that Kate ended up sounding like she was crying anytime she should have sounded like she was killing something.
The story itself is good, and the magic is cool, and the characters are interesting. If I had read this in paper format, it'd be a 4 star. I will read the next book, just won't get it in audio.
"My new favorite series"
I have had this book in my library for a while now. I had started and stopped a few times and couldn't really get into it. I tried again and boy am I happy I did. The story line is interesting and compeling. I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next. When I wasn't listening to the book, I was thinking about the book. I couldn't wait to finish the book and go to the next book. It has been a while since I have felt that way about a series. If you like magic, vampires and shapeshifters with a side of ass kicking, you should enjoy this book.
So, I Read This Book Today . . .
"Atlanta will never be the same"
Atlanta has changed in the last few years. Well, the whole world has, since magic has made life a bit more interesting. And interesting is quite the word for this series.
This is one of the most well-realized series I have ever read - and I read a LOT. This is my area. I started reading Urban Fantasy with Charles de Lint's "Moonheart", back in the 80's, and never looked back. UF is based upon our world, or worlds like it. However, each world has it's own unique set of circumstances, history, and back story. This Atlanta is, in a word, one of the most well realized UF worlds you will find anywhere.
The rules for Kate's world are clearly identified, and well worked out. Magic comes and goes, as it fights technology for superiority over the world. One minute you are cheerfully watching television, the next, with the advent of magic, monsters are crawling in your windows.
Speaking of monsters, Andrews' Atlanta and it's denizens are different than what you would normally find in today's 'fantasy romances'. If you are into the whole 'vampire lust' thing, this is not your 'sexy vampire thang'. Vampires in Atlanta are cold-blooded, literal monsters. Dried up, vicious, mindless monsters, they think only of death and blood. They are controlled (mostly) by "The People" a group of vampire handlers who use their minds to control the vampires - mostly, that is..... You will see, and it will be worth it!
The Shifter population are more typical, the strong, fast, and totally-dedicated-to-control types we have come to know in other UF's, but much more well realized.
As Kate, the main character in the book, takes a day off to sip Boone's Farm (yes, Boone's Farm, I know, right? LOL) and takes time to relax from her job as a magical mercenary, she learns that her mentor/foster father has been slaughtered. What goes down is a fascinating story. If you like your Urban Fantasy with a strong dose of suspense and mystery, a very strong female lead, well developed secondary characters, a strong, solid story line, and exceptional world building, this is the story for you. If you are one of those people who only read UF for the sex, though, this may not be your book series. The romance comes in, spread over all the books in a well developed manner, but this isn't your "I see you, I fall into bed with you, I have to have my ashes hauled out of the fire by you, you big strong man, take me now!" sort of story. Instead, this is a kick-ass series, with a kick-ass heroine, great stories, and strong development. Overall? One of my favorite series of all times.
"A good listen..."
Unlike the earlier reviewer I enjoyed this, and found it to have a gentle, unexpected humour that made me smile at quite unexpected times. It took me a while to get used to the accent of the narrator, but I found it to be well read, with clarity between the various characters. It must be difficult to read nasty bad vampires, wererats, and mad knight crusaders without descending into oohh-arr-me-heartiness, if you see what I mean, and this narrator does okay. Story - well I must confess this is a book I've read and love, so listening to it was great fun for me. I'm a speedy reader, and tend to miss subtleties, which being forced to go at the narrator's pace forces me to hear, so I learnt bits, discovered new bits, and generally enjoyed myself.
"Kate Daniels is one heck of a kick ass chick!"
I have read this series and I am a big fan of Ilona Andrews. I was recommended to try this in Audio, though I often find I don't bond with the narrator, but didn't find this one that infuriating. The great joy of audible is to listen to a sample to see if you can 'handle' the narrator.
I am a new mum, with a 5 week old and finding audiobooks a thing of joy. It's easy to listen and do 'things', stick it on at home and do the housework, driving about, going for walks to make the baby fall asleep, up at all hours trying to calm a screaming baby.
I often found the little one listening in and would often quiet when the sound is on.
As far as the book goes, it's great Kate Daniels, is a heroine with a kick ass streak. I love the plot, the world and the mystery. Well worth picking up if you are into Urban Fantasy with a penchant for kick ass chicks.
"A recommended Sookie Stackhouse replacement"
Don?t let the covers from this series put you off, like most books from the Paranormal Romance genre they are terrible but hide an addictive read/listen, I pretty much listened to it in one go!
After competing Charlaine Harris?s Sookie Stackhouse series and needing a funny, romantic, fantasy replacement. I read the Must Love Hellhounds anthology (not available on Audible at this time), in which Charlaine Harris featured. The anthology also featured a Kate Daniels spin off story by Ilona Andrews that I really enjoyed.
Magic Bites, book 1 in the Kate Daniels series, is very inventive, funny and action packed however there is not a lot of romance in this book, but I expect this will develop over the series.
"Can't get all the series in the UK"
A heads up on these great books, which I got happily hooked on - you can only get the first 3 in the series if you're in the UK because of publication agreements. There are another 3 books, and more to come, but they're very difficult to get hold of. So look into this before you spend your money on this book or you'll just end up being frustrated, or spending a lot on continuing with the series.
It's so frustrating seeing a book available on audible.com, but you can't buy it simply because you're no in the USA - talk about 20th century rules.
"Go Kate"
Magic Bites is the 2nd book of the Kate Daniels series and is just getting better and better. Kate is looking for a young girl's mother who has mysteriously disappeared along with the rest of her coven. There is also a flare (intense magical activity) which is causing all sorts of problems with her relationship/or not with Curran the Beast Lord. The narrator for this book Renee Raudman is fantastic she is the voice of Kate. I loved every second and have listened to this many many times. All the characters are brought to life and you really think that someday you are just going to run into one of them at the supermarket!!! I have all the books too the audio is just an added bonus.
"An interesting beginning"
The heroine, Kate Daniels, is a brilliant character. Strong, wisecracking, powerful - I found her very engaging, not at all a cliched damsel in distress - quite the opposite in fact.She actually takes control of her life and situation, not depending on anyone else to make her decisions for her!
I think Bitten, by Kelley Armstrong, would be a good companion - that book features a female werewolf who makes her own life outside of the Pack, but returns when it is threatened. She too is a strong female protagonist, more than capable of handling herself.
Any scene with Curran - he sparks off Kate brilliantly, they really push each other's buttons! Maybe this will be explored in future books in the series?
My favourite moment was when Kate discovers a "gift" her guardian has left for her in his office - it is great to hear the emotion in her voice as she reminisces, it is nice to have a moment of reflection in between the blood!
I did get a bit lost in places - it is a large and complicated that Ilona Andrews has created and I did find it a little difficult to follow at times. The combination of magic and the modern world is very interesting, especially the magical CSI part, I found that a brilliant mix of natural and supernatural. I will definitely be listening to more in this series.
"Uterly amazing!"
I love this book series they are all truly outstanding.absolutly superb.full of magic,shifters,vamps and more even more spellbinding themes .
the world spun around the story is fantastic .An amazing world is created with so many amazing charactors andthey grow as the series continues.A strong female lead with intertwining fantastic supporting characters .So interestingand imaginative.
she is fantastic .She brings the characters and story to full and abundant life.
if you like the Rachel Morgan books or Mercy Thompson books I think you will love this seris as much as I do.
"A fun read!"
I like the way the narrator brings across the characters of Kate and Curran. conveying her wit and his arrogance. I think I've now listened to this audiobook three or four times now, it still makes me smile.
Kate is my favourite in this book, she is kick ass and mysterious.
Kate again, brings across the right tone.
I looked back at the review I wrote when I first read this, back in July 2009, and it was full of enthusiasm for this new series, I was Ill and managed to read the first two books over a few days. I must admit my enthusiasm hasn't waned. Magic Rises comes out in a few days and I am super excited.
I bought these books in audio as I really enjoy this series and it kept me awake during night time feeds.
I wish Audible would stock more, as I had to buy some elsewhere to fill in the gaps and bring me up to date.
"Not enough thrills and spills"
this is the first of an intended sci-fantasy series. The challenge for authors of this type of series is to balance the introduction of characters and description/explanation the fantasy background with keeping the plot going with plenty of thrills and action, the idea being of course to get you hooked on the series and not just the one book. Humour helps too as it doesn't do to take it all too seriously. It is not an easy trick to pull off and I think more authors fail than not.
Unfortunately, this has to be accounted as one of the failures, I think. The author spends far too much time on developing character/background etc, the result being that the book drags terribly - virtually no action in the first half of the book, and the characters do not greatly appeal - two dimensional for the most part. To be fair, the book picks up in the second half but there is still a distinct lack of tension and momentum - and virtually no humour. I wont be tempted to get the next book.
Narration is OK but lacking in colour and a bit one-paced; and a bit on the earnest side too which tends to underline the lack of humour.
Incidentally, if you want to see this sort of fantasy series writing done well, get Jim Butcher's "Harry Dresden" series. They are terrific reads. I am delighted that Audible have got the first four in the series and I am looking forward to listening to them.
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There are many different types of brain tumors, some of which can have several names. Even neuropathologists who diagnose these tumors are sometimes inconsistent in what they call them.
Below are descriptions of the most common types, with links to a glossary of terms that can help you understand words with which you may not be familiar.
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Oligodendroglioma
- Ependymomas
- Chordomas
- Choroid Plexus Papilloma
- Craniopharyngiomas
- Gliomas
- Astrocytomas
- Ganglioneuromas
- Mixed Gliomas
- Brain Stem Gliomas
- Optic Nerve Gliomas
- Meningiomas
- Pineal Tumors
- Pituitary Adenomas
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
- Schwannomas
- Vascular Tumors
- Brain Cyst
Glioblastoma Multiforme
This is the highest grade glioma (grade 4) tumor and is the most malignant form of astrocytomas. Although these tumors can occur at almost any age, they're most common after 50 years of age.
These tumors are sometimes called "high-grade" or "Grade IV" astrocytomas. They grow rapidly, invade nearby tissue, and contain cells that are very malignant. Glioblastoma multiforme are among the most common and devastating primary brain tumors striking adults. They are usually treated with surgery followed by radiation therapy. Chemotherapy may be used after radiation.
Oligodendrogliomas are more slow-growing tumors that usually occur in young adults. They are frequently located within the frontal, temporal or parietal lobes and cause seizures in a relatively high percentage of patients. Many oligodendrogliomas contain little specks of calcium (bone) and can easily bleed. Treatment is usually surgery, and in cases of a benign tumor, no additional chemotherapy or radiation therapy is recommended following surgery. However, in cases of anaplastic or mixed oligodendrogiomas (a more aggressive form of this tumor) both chemotherapy and radiation therapy are usually advised. There are several clinical trials in the USA and Europe which are studying newer chemotherapy treatments for this tumor type.
Ependymomas are histologically benign but often locally aggressive tumors which occur most commonly in children. They develop from cells that line both the hollow cavities of the brain and the canal that contains the spinal cord. About 85% of ependymomas are low grade and treatment usually includes surgery followed by radiation therapy. Chemotherapy is sometimes used, especially if the tumors are recurrent. A trial for the use of immunotherapy in recurrent ependymomas will be available at the Maxime-Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute in the near future.
This type of tumor is most common in people in their 20s and 30s. It develops from the remains of a spine-like structure that formed and then dissolved while the patient was developing as a fetus. Although these tumors are often slow-growing, they can metastasize (spread) or recur even after treatment. They are usually treated with a combination of surgery and radiation.
Choroid Plexus Papilloma
This is a rare, benign tumor most common in children under the age of 12. Choroid plexus papillomas grow slowly and eventually block the flow of cerebrospinal fluid causing hydrocephalus and increased intracranial pressure. This type of tumor is most effectively treated with surgery. One half of these patients will not require a ventriculoperitoneal shunt after the tumor has been removed (which resolves the hydrocephalus in half of the patients). Choroid plexus carcinoma is a rare and malignant form of this tumor that is not curable with surgery alone, but is treated with additional therapy including chemotherapy and sometimes radiationtherapy.
Craniopharyngiomas usually affect infants and children. They develop from cells left over from early fetal development. Cranipharyngiomas are often located near the brain's optic nerves and pituitary gland, a gland that releases chemicals important for the body's growth and metabolism. Treatment for these tumors usually includes surgery and in some patients, radiation therapy.
About half of all primary brain tumors are gliomas and usually occur in the lobes of the upper part of the brain. But they can also grow in other areas, especially near the optic nerve, the brain stem, and, particularly in children, the cerebellum. Gliomas are classified into several groups. These include low grade astrocytomas, anaplastic astrocytomas, and glioblastoma multiforme.
These tumors are the most common types of gliomas. They develop from abnormal, star-shaped cells called "astrocytes." After a biopsy, your doctor will probably assign a grade, or level to your diagnosis, to define which type of astrocytoma you have. Astrocytomas are graded on a scale of 1 to 4, grade 4 being the most malignant. The types and grades of these tumors are:
These are also known as "low-grade astrocytomas" or "Grade I and II astrocytomas." These tumors contain cells that are less malignant than Grade III or Grade IV tumors. They grow slowly and can sometimes be completely removed by surgery. However, even well-differentiated astrocytomas can be difficult to reach via surgery, and if they are truly inaccessible, they can be life-threatening.
Anaplastic astrocytomas are also referred to as "Grade III astrocytomas." They grow more rapidly than the low grade type, and contain cells that have malignant traits. Recommended treatment is surgery followed by radiation and chemotherapy.
The rarest form of glioma, these tumors grow relatively slowly and may occur in the brain or spinal cord. Usually they are treated with surgery.
Mixed Gliomas
Mixed gliomas contain more than one type of glial cell, usually astrocytes and other glial cell types like oligodendroglial cells. Treatment focuses on the most malignant cell type found within the tumor. They may be classified under anaplastic oligodendrogliomas or be called mixed gliomas, depending on the relative cell types seen by the pathologist.
Brain Stem Gliomas
Named for their location rather than for the cells they contain, brain stem gliomas are most common in children and young adults. Surgery is not usually an option used to treat these types of tumors because of their location in vital or critical areas. Radiation therapy sometimes helps to reduce symptoms and improve survival by slowing the tumor's growth.
For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions about Brain Stem Gliomas.
Optic Nerve Gliomas
Also named for their location, these tumors are found on the optic nerve and are particularly common in individuals who have neurofibromatosis. Treatment may include surgery, radiation or chemotherapy. Some of these tumors can be very slow growing and best managed by observation alone.
Meningiomas develop from thin membranes, or meninges, that cover the brain and the spinal cord. They affect people of all ages, but are most common among those older than 30 years old. Meningiomas usually grow slowly, generally do not invade surrounding normal tissue, and rarely spread to other parts of the central nervous system or body. Surgery is the preferred treatment for accessible meningiomas and is more successful for these tumors than for most other tumor types. Recurrent meningiomas may require additional treatment that includes radiation therapy.
Pineal Tumors
Tumors in the region of the pineal gland account for about 1% of brain tumors. Many different types of tumor with completely different clinical and pathological characteristics occur in this region. The most common type of tumor occuring in this region is called a germinoma. Physicians usually will begin treatment with surgery or perform a biopsy to confirm the tumor type. Depending on the particular tumor, your physician may recommend therapy that includes, radiation, chemotherapy or both.
Pituitary Adenomas
The pituitary gland, a small oval-shaped gland located at the base of the brain, releases several of the hormones which help to control the body's other glands and influence the body's growth, metabolism, and development. Doctors classify pituitary adenomas into two groups: secreting and non-secreting. Secreting tumors release pituitary hormones, triggering symptoms that might include: impotence, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, abnormal body growth, Cushing's syndrome, or hyperthyroidism. Non-secreting adenomas are generally larger when they are diagnosed and are most commonly treated with surgery and radiation therapy.
For more information, see Facts about Pituitary Adenomas
Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) usually affect children and young adults. Their name reflects the belief, held by many scientists, that these tumors develop from primitive cells left over from the nervous system's early development. PNETs are usually malignant, grow rapidly and can spread easily within the brain and spinal cord. In rare cases, they may spread outside the central nervous system.
Because their malignant cells often infiltrate into the brain and have a tendency to recur, PNETs are resected as completely as is safe with surgery and then treated with radiation and chemotherapy.
These tumors come from the cells that form a protective sheath around the body's nerve fibers. They're usually benign and surgically removed when possible. One of the more common forms of this tumor affects the eighth cranial nerve, which contains nerve cells important for balance and hearing. Hearing loss is a common presentation. Also known as "vestibular schwannomas" or "acoustic neuromas," these tumors may grow on one or both sides of the brain and are potentially curable with surgery or stereotactic radiosurgery.
Vascular Tumors
These rare, noncancerous tumors arise from the blood vessels of the brain and the spinal cord. The most common vascular tumor is the hemangioblastoma, often linked in a small number of people to a genetic disorder called von Hippel-Lindau disease. Hemangioblastomas do not usually spread, and surgery provides the cure. A screening is recommended to rule out renal cancer, adrenal tumors and retinal abnormalities.
Acoustic Neuroma
These tumors are benign (non-cancerous) and start in the cells that wrap around the auditory (hearing) nerve in the head. Acoustic neuromas account for about 7% of all skull tumors. Early symptoms may include loss of hearing, ringing in the ears, dizziness and vertigo. When the condition is detected early, doctors may order a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and conduct hearing tests, which may include a special technique to test nerve impulses as they travel to the brain. When tumors are small, they can be removed through microsurgical procedures, avoiding damage to the facial nerve. For larger tumors, extensive surgery many be needed. Click here for an article on recent approaches to treating acoustic neuromas.
Brain Cyst
A brain cyst will usually compress and displace adjacent brain tissue. The degree of compression and displacement depends on the location and size of the cyst, which, in turn, determines the type and severity of symptoms. For example, cysts in "eloquent areas", such as the motor, somatosensory or visual cortex will be more prone to cause symptoms than those located, for instance, in the frontal cortex. A MRI can help diagnose a cyst, but usually a biopsy is required to be certain, in which case the cyst will often be removed. If a cyst is left in place, periodic MRIs may be required to monitor it.
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Alissa Czisny was injured today performing her free skate at the Fox Cities Invitational. Info will be released after a full evaluation.
5:51 PM - 12 Jan 13
Alissa Czisny was injured today performing her free skate at the Fox Cities Invitational. Info will be released after a full evaluation.
5:51 PM - 12 Jan 13
It appears that, at that moment, the leg just twisted back due to her being under-rotated.
I can't even imagine what's going on through her head right now... I pray that she's alright...
Two comments from USFS Facebook page (of many already posted) with reaction:
- "Thoughts and prayers for her. My daughter was there and was very concerned for her."
- "it was pretty scary seeing her taken off on a stretcher...doesnt look good for nationals."
...and that'll pretty much do it for her career I'm afraid.
According to multiple -- but unofficial -- tweets, Czisny was taken to the hospital.
ETA: One tweet (again, an unofficial report) says that she fell on a triple flip.
Last edited by ice coverage; 01-12-2013 at 09:26 PM.
I wonder why she didn't just take the rest of the season off? She had major surgery and really didn't have much to gain skating the rest of the season. Now she may be done for good.
I think if she wanted the USFSA could let her bow out like Yags did at Skate Canada in 2002, do the sp (if possible) and then say goodbye at the free.
Hoping it's not as bad as it seems.
Oh, dear... This is sad news indeed; I for one hope that she doen not give up - I would hate for that horrible Worlds' performance to be her last.
Sending positive vibes to a gracious skater.
Darn. I hope she is alright.
Ugh. This is really too bad. I'm hoping the injury isn't actually as severe as it seemed at first. Her participation at nationals doesn't look likely though.
Not that this really matters now, but does anyone know what her super-secret free program music was?


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Detroit will undoubtedly rebound some day from her current social and economic challenges. It will transition from this phase faster if we acknowledge that the comeback effort must be collective and more importantly, spiritual. The Bible is replete with examples of committed, spirit filled leaders engaging the community to accomplish a greater good. These leaders were able to convince the masses that being selfless was a noble and worthwhile pursuit. As a result, the wall around a vulnerable city was fortified, enemies of Israel were defeated, Solomon's Temple was erected and the good news of the gospel was spread throughout the world.
Today, right here in Detroit, we are confronted with similar epic challenges requiring our undivided attention. Thankfully, as we assess the condition of our city we cannot be slow to recognize that we have been presented with tremendous opportunity. As Detroit emerges from its current dire, but temporary, economic social and spiritual malaise, we must be sure to enlist the power of the African American Church to help us recover. Since the establishment of the Second Baptist Church in Detroit in the nineteenth century, the African American Church has remained a catalyst for ushering in positive social, economic, and spiritual change for Detroiters. There is no reason to abandon this formula. We have examined, studied, and written about the difficulty Detroit experienced in the past and currently to a near overwhelming degree. There are few who have an interest in the recovery of Detroit who do not have a basic understanding of the problems confronting the city. As in Biblical and historic periods of the past, the thousands of churches that occupy the modern landscape of Detroit can and should be responsible for tackling the myriad issues which impair our quality of life. In fact, many churches can take on the same issue at the same time.
For example, imagine Detroit with five hundred pulpits that are filled each Sunday morning with a messenger who proclaims that the ministry mission of their particular church is to eradicate illiteracy within a four square mile area of their church doors. By way of implementation they recruit educators, students, and retirees to tutor and feed students between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. They finance the effort by pooling their resources and making a well planned presentation to leading charitable foundations. Imagine further that three hundred churches proclaim their mission to be the elimination of crime during school hours. They decide to organize citizen vehicle and foot patrols. Together they solicit their church members for individual donations to purchase neon jackets, yellow siren lights, flashlights and whistles. Now imagine that one hundred well meaning and enthusiastic churches carve out sections of Detroit to develop housing projects for low income and senior residents. The Churches form a mega-community development corporation and partner with private developers who are attracted to the exercise because of the tax credits which can be obtained. Sixty church based food pantries spring up anchored by food donations from Kroger, Wall Mart and Aramark Foods. Job training becomes the mantra of another two hundred churches. Along with the UAW and WC3 they solicit federal grants to fund their efforts. Forty five churches partner with DTE and the City of Detroit Water Department, The Heat and Warmth Fund and the United States Department of Energy to distribute energy subsidies and teach energy conservation. Next we see centers for the treatment of addiction occupying abandoned schools. The Partnership for a Drug Free America becomes the lead partner along with local hospitals, health insurance companies and federal health and human service agencies dedicated to tackling this issue.
The term "faith based" is an overused phrase in our modern vernacular. It is over used because the act of connecting faith based institutions to basic social and economic resource institutions does not happen nearly as often as it can and should. There are numerous institutional partners with resources who are looking for innovative ways to deliver service to those who need it the most. Our faith community here in Detroit must be prepared for a complete paradigm shift in the role of the church in the community. We need less rhetoric and emotional appeals to unseen forces waiting to come to our rescue. This style of message delivery must be replaced in Detroit. If not permanently then, at the very least occasionally, we need to preach and hear practical messages of how the church can help save the community. These messages but be supplemented with real world actions that serve the interests and needs of the community at large. It is a spiritual imperative that we demonstrate from our pulpits and through our actions how the words found in the scriptures have a real time application that can improve the quality of life of those who suffer.
There is simply no reason why the Church should not leverage its position as the oldest, most familiar, and most trusted institution in the African American community to improve the quality of life of her citizens. At this stage it is no longer optional for a Church to decide that it must prioritize the social and economic needs confronting the citizens in and around Detroit. It has escalated to the point of necessity.


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Troilus and Cressida; Director, John Barton; Designer, Chris Dyer: Photographer, Tom Holte (ahds.ac.uk/performingarts); Royal Shakespeare Company, August 1976
"In Troy we get the first hints of a lavish effeminacy which is the keynote of Barton's interpretation. This is primarily a question of costume, but the mannerisms of Pandarus and the general demeanour of the warriors are meant to flourish qualities Shakespeare only suggests. These are, of course, vital to the play. The breakdown of established value turns not only virtuous women into whores, but strong fighters into 'womanish' weaklings." David Zane Mairowitz, Plays and Players 10.76. Opening Date: 3 August 1976, Theatre: Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Despite the archaic costumes the moral issues involved here are modern ones. HMR


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The more than 2-week-old Pole Creek Fire reached 85 percent containment Thursday, the day after authorities finally lifted a pre-evacuation alert for areas south and west of Sisters.
Firefighters were able to get a line into the Three Sisters Wilderness on the
northwest corner of the fire Thursday, to slow fire spread, oficials said,
Meanwhile, crews continued mopping up on the east and southeast sides of the fire from Three Creek Meadow north.
Mop-up also continued along the west side of Trout Creek Butte strengthening line there.
The fire remains at 26,285 acres and is 85percent contained. Cloudy skies helped keep fire behavior low during the day on Thursday.
Plans for Friday were to continue mopping up, looking for spots and rehabilitating fire lines.
"Crews used aviation assets for a time on Wednesday afternoon along the northwest side of the fire to cool spots," a Thursday morning update said.
After consulting with the Oregon Incident Management Team #4 (Blue Mountain Team), the sheriff's office said Wednesday it was removing the Level 2 precautionary notice for Sisters-area residents (the Crossroads subdivision, Edgington, Remuda Road and the surrounding areas).
"Residents from the affected areas, and the Sisters community in general, should be mindful that fire conditions still exist and will likely continue until seasonal weather conditions finally change," said Lt. Scott Shelton, search and rescue coordinator.
Shelton also reminded residents that a large area south and west of Sisters remains under a closure order, to insure the safety of firefighters as well as the public.
Fire officials said Thursday, "Residents are reminded that the fire is not out and they should monitor information sources for fire information."
Two spot fires were discovered in the Trout Creek drainage and were contained on Tuesday, officials said, as warmer temperatures and light winds tested fire lines.
Helicopters dropped Thermagel, a class A retardant on the northwest corner of the fire to secure the line. Fire officials called Thermagel "a product that is safe to use in the wilderness (which) causes the water to stay 'wet' for a much longer period."
The declining firefighting force, at 602 on Friday, encountered only moderate to low fire behavior, with occasional torching.
One helicopter was released on Tuesday evening and another was being released on Wednesday evening.
The fire spotted across the line west of Trout Creek Butte in several places on Saturday. But engines, bulldozers and hand crews established lines around all known spots by Sunday evening, totaling about 300 acres.
The fire also did not grow Tuesday, still reported at 26,285 acres.
Monday was the last night shift on the fire; all night-shift personnel will roll over into day shift, officials said.
Cooler temperatures Sunday and Monday helped keep fire behavior down, allowing
crews to make good progress on the lines.
But despite that, fire managers are being cautious in setting their first estimated date for full containment -- Oct. 15, three weeks away.
A community fire information update was planned for Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. at the Sisters Elementary School at 611 East Cascade Ave. The briefing will include an in-depth update on the Pole Creek Fire.
For many High Desert residents, the weekend wind shift brought the most smoke-free skies in days if not weeks. By Monday morning, Bend's air quality as measured by the DEQ was rated as good, and while Sisters remained in the unhealthy category, it was a major improvement from hazardous-level air reported in the early mornings last week.
The fire's cause remains under investigation.
The National Weather Service dropped its Red Flag Warning for the region Sunday morning as the thunderstorm threat diminished.
While no lightning was reported in the area late Saturday, the wind did cause the fire to spot over the line on the west side of Trout Creek Butte.
A "surge task force" made up of two hotshot crews and a third crew was brought in to tackle the spot fires, officials said, and containment of those fires was a top priority for Sunday.
Before nightfall Sunday, dispatchers said crews had the spot fires lined.


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Leslie Combs Barton has been chosen as a princess in the 76th Mountain State Forest Festival by Director General Mike Karlen.
Barton is the daughter of Bradley and LuAnn Combs Barton of Hambleton. She is the granddaughter of Glen and the late Dorothy Barton of Elkins and the late Robert "Fred" and Lenora Armstrong Combs of Hambleton.
Barton graduated from Tucker County High School with honors with the class of 2010. She was an active participant in the MAKOI program, where she served as a mentor to young children. She also was a member of Health Occupations Students of America. She was awarded the Highland Scholarship and is a sophomore attending Davis & Elkins College. She is studying social sciences, and once she graduates, she plans to pursue a master's degree at West Virginia University.
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She is a lifelong member of the Hambleton United Methodist Church in Hambleton. Her hobbies include playing piano and reading.
Barton and other Forest Festival princesses are set to take part in the coronation ceremony today at D&E College.


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TRUCKEE, Calif. - For two and a half quarters Friday night, the visiting Lakers looked intent on spoiling their rival's senior farewell.
With the help of a vocal home crowd, however, the Truckee boys took their first lead of the game midway through the third quarter, then held off a North Tahoe surge in the final minutes to escape with a 48-46 Mount Rose League win to end the regular season.
"We almost had 'em," said first-year North Tahoe coach Frank Wright. "We did miss some free throws at the end, but they (the Wolverines) did a great job of hitting the boards. It was a fun, tough game. It was good preparation for us for zones."
North Tahoe controlled the first half, scoring the first seven points and leading by as many as nine points in the second quarter, but Truckee came alive in the third with some big plays to take over the momentum.
"We decided to start scoring, and then we didn't stop," said Truckee coach Jason Trim.
After a midrange jumper by Mitchell Myers gave the Lakers a 33-26 lead with five minutes left in the third quarter, the Wolverines went on a 13-0 run to close out the period ahead 39-33.
The hosts never trailed again, although the Lakers made things interesting in the final minutes.
Omar Vargas hit a 3-pointer with 4:30 remaining to shave Truckee's lead to 43-40. After a nifty behind-the-back pass from Graham Millie to Aaron Pado on a transition layup, Myers converted a couple of free throws and an outside shot to cut the lead to one, 45-44, with 3:00 on the clock.
Truckee junior Kyle Mello answered with an offensive rebound and putback on the other end before Noah McDermott created a steal in the backcourt and converted the layup to again narrow the lead to one point, 47-46, with just 50 seconds left.
Millie made the front end of a 1-and-1 with 35 seconds remaining to extend Truckee's lead to the final margin. North Tahoe had one final shot, but it missed the mark, and the Wolverines held for their second close win of the season over the Lakers.
"I think we underestimated North Tahoe, based on history, and we came out flat," said Trim, who served as the active head coach as Patrick Irvin sat out a one-game suspension for an ejection. "But the seniors were fired up and the team was excited."
The Wolverines fed off the energy of their crowd, which showed up in force to send off Truckee's five seniors - Millie, Pado, Adam Morgan, David Burnham and Chris Towle, all of whom started.
But the upstart Lakers came in hungry for an upset, as they jumped out to a 7-0 lead to subdue the crowd and led 15-10 after the first quarter. After Truckee cut the deficit to two points in the second quarter, the Lakers went on a 9-2 run to extend their lead to the largest margin of the night, 27-18, when Alex Tyler hit a 3-pointer with about two minutes remaining in the half.
The Wolverines, who drew two technical fouls in the first half, answered with six straight points to close out the half down 27-24.
"We were hitting our shots early and being patient, getting the shots we wanted to," Wright said. "Then we went cold in the second half. But I've got to give them (the Wolverines) credit."
Tyler led the Lakers with 15 points, including nine in the second quarter, while Myers scored 13 points and Colin Spencer had seven. Millie and Morgan were Truckee's leading scorers.
Both teams are postseason-bound. Truckee finished the regular season 11-12 overall and 4-6 in the Mount Rose League. North Tahoe ended at 10-14 overall and 3-7 in the MRL.


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The Stetson men's soccer team is set to conclude the regular season with a pair of road games this weekend. The Hatters play at Jacksonville Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. and then finish the campaign at Florida Atlantic on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Stetson is aiming to clinch a berth in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament with a win over the in-state rival Dolphins. Before missing the playoffs last season, the Hatters earned a spot in the tournament for 14 straight seasons from 1998-2011.
Stetson and Jacksonville are both tied with Mercer with seven points in league play. FGCU, ETSU, Lipscomb, and North Florida have already earned spots in the conference tournament.
The Hatters (3-9-3, 2-4-1) have won two out of their last three matches, including a home victory over FGCU, which was the Eagles' only A-Sun loss of the season. Stetson most recently lost on the road to UNF by a score of 1-0 in overtime.
The Dolphins (4-10-2, 2-4-1) also recently competed against their River City rivals, playing to a 1-1 double overtime draw against UNF on Wednesday night. Jacksonville hasn't won in A-Sun play since back-to-back victories over Mercer and USC Upstate in mid-October.
Florida Atlantic (6-6-2, 1-5-1), meanwhile, will welcome Stetson for a non-conference tilt on Sunday after hosting Tulsa in the Owls' final Conference USA match of the season on Friday. Last season Stetson defeated FAU by a score of 2-1 in overtime in DeLand.
Fans can keep up with both games by following Live Stats. Saturday's Live Stats are available at JUDolphins.com and Sunday's can be found at FAUSports.com. The @StetsonMSoccer Twitter feed and Hat-Alerts are also available for in-game updates this weekend.


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And he said, "What you're thinking."
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LISBON - The 24 workers in the Children Services division of the Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services will receive a small pay raise following action taken this week by county commissioners.
Acting on the recommendation of JFS Director Eileen Dray-Bardon, commissioners approved a 2 percent employee pay raise in 2013. In exchange, the employees agreed to begin paying 6 percent of their monthly health insurance premiums instead of 5 percent.
Dray-Bardon said the employees took a pay freeze in 2011 because of funding cuts at the state level and received 10- to 15-cent per hour raises this year. She said the three-year contract with the union representing the Children Services workers contained a wage/health insurance reopeners for 2013.
Commissioners noted prior to 2010, Children Services employed 32 workers, but while the size of the staff has been reduced, the caseload has not.
"They worked well with the county during our difficult times," said Commission President Mike Halleck.
In related news, commissioners hired two new JFS employees on Dray-Bardon's recommendation: Jennifer M. Tedrow of Wellsville, as social service worker 2 in the Children Services division; and Debra Stevens of East Liverpool as unit support worker 1 in the income maintenance section.
After imposing a hiring freeze for several years, the JFS has begun to fill some of the positions that became vacant as employees quit.
Commissioners also:
- Appointed the following people to the county Developmental Disabilities Board: Bill Montgomery, Mike Parkes and Jean Duck. The board members are not paid.
- Contracted with Jeff Wisler of Land Approach Ltd. of Salem for snow removal/salt services at the new county government services building, for no more than $16,000. The contract runs through April 30, 2013.
- Named Joe Cappuzzello, Mark Webb and Don Moore to the Tax Incentive Finance review committee for the purpose of reviewing a TIF project being considered in Salem. The city of Salem and city school board also have appointments to the committee.
- Moved next week's meeting from 9 a.m. Wednesday to the same time on Tuesday.


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Dendreon said today its prostate cancer drug Provenge® (autologous peripheral blood mononuclear cells activated with PAP-GM-CSF or sipuleucel-T) won marketing authorization from the European Union.
The approval will boost sales for the prostate cancer drug by allowing the commercialization of Provenge in all 28 EU countries as well as Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Last month, Dendreon reported about $73 million in Q2 sales, up from Q1 but below analyst estimates, and the company said it did not expect to surpass last year's $325 million in sales during 2013.
Sales have struggled because of competition from prostate cancer drugs by Johnson & Johnson and Medivation, as well as Provenge's $93,000 price tag. Dendreon has defended its pricing of Provenge by citing its novelty as a first-in-class, personalized autologous immunotherapy, its shorter duration of use than other cancer drugs, and its success in extending median overall survival beyond two years.
Provenge is indicated for asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic metastatic (nonvisceral) castrate-resistant prostate cancer in adult men for whom chemotherapy is not yet clinically indicated.
EU authorization for Provenge followed data from three randomized, multicenter Phase III studies that enrolled a total 737 patients. In the pivotal Phase III IMPACT study, median overall survival in patients taking Provenge was 4.1 months longer than in patients who received placebo. Similar effects were observed in the two studies designed to support IMPACT.
"This milestone demonstrates the importance of providing a new therapeutic option with a differing mechanism of action than other approved treatments for appropriate prostate cancer patients in the EU," Mark Frohlich, Dendreon's evp of research R&D and CMO said in a statement. "We continue to enroll patients in the EU open-label study, and plan to have a presence at the upcoming European Cancer Organization (ECCO) and European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) conferences."
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Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada is opening nominations to northern Nevada's top female leaders to be honored at the 11th annual TRIUMPHANT: Celebrating Women In Leadership Awards Ceremony Nov. 21 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.
Five women will be honored, one in each of the five categories that represent the five focus areas of Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada: healthy living; financial literacy; STEM – science, technology, engineering and math; environmental leadership and responsibility and community service.
Nominations can be submitted by 5 p.m. July 31 at http://bit.ly/170REOZ, by email to Pam Czyz at email@example.com, or by calling 775-322-0642.
Volunteers sought for Airport Authority
The Carson City Board of Supervisors seeks volunteers to fill fixed base operator, citizen at large and manufacturer positions for the Carson City Airport Authority, which oversees all matters pertaining to the Carson City Airport. Each term expires Oct. 1, 2017.
Applicants must be willing to serve approximately 10-16 hours a month. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center.
Applications are available at the Carson City Executive Offices, 201 N. Carson St., Suite 2 and will be accepted until Aug. 30. For more information, call 775-887-2100 or go to www.carson.org/volunteer.
Constitutional study group meets July 11
A study group to review the Second Amendment and Constitutional money will be at 6 p.m. July 11 at A to Zen Thrift and gift, 1801 N. Carson St.
The session will be the first of a series of meetings to discuss constitutional topics. Reservations are suggested. The cost is $5 per person at the door. A $3 gift certificate will be issued redeemable at A to Zen Gifts.
For more information or to RSVP, call 775-461-5259, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/191773947647388/ or send an email to email@example.com.
Democratic Women's Club to meet July 13
The Carson City Democratic Women's Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. July 13 at Grandma Hattie's Restaurant, 2811 S. Carson St. Attendees are asked to arrive from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. to order lunch.
There will not be a featured speaker. Results of a phone survey of members will be presented for discussion and action.
For more information, call 775-841-3367.
Free canoe trips set in Fallon
Canoe trips are set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20; Aug. 3; Aug. 10 and Aug. 17 at the Lahontan Dam River Camp, 16799 Lahontan Dam Road in Fallon.
The route is relatively flat and great for beginners. It begins at Lahontan Dam along the Carson River and runs to the Irrigation Diversion Dam. Canoes, paddles and life jackets will be provided, but participants are asked to bring sun block and drinking water.
The canoe trips are free. There is a $7 entrance fee per vehicle, and a $2 discount is available for Nevada residents. The camp is accessible from Highway 50 by turning south on Lahontan Dam Road. Continue on Lahontan Dam Road, past the bridge, and stay on the paved road to the main entrance of the park.
Space is limited, and reservations can be made by calling 775-577-2226.
Event set to review veterans benefits
The Nevada Office of Veterans Services Veterans Outreach "ROVER" Program will be available to review veterans services and benefits for veterans 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 30 at the Douglas county Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane in Gardnerville.
Scheduled appointments are suggested. Veterans are asked to bring a copy of DD-214 discharge document or current VA paperwork. If claims involve dependents, veterans are asked to bring marriage or birth certificates and Social Security numbers of dependents.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 775-688-1653, ext. 6 or 775-321-4880.
Carson residents honored for editing
"The Gold Rush Letters of E. Allen Grosh and Hosea B. Grosh," edited by Carson City residents Ronald M. James and Robert E. Stewart, has been selected for a 2013 Award of Merit for Leadership in History by the American Association for State and Local History. The piece was also given an award of special recognition for its contribution to mining history as primary source material by the Mining History Association at its meeting on June 7. The awards are the nation's most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. The award will be presented at the 2013 American Association for State and local History annual meeting Sept. 20 in Birmingham, Ala.
For more information, go to http://www.aaslh.org.
Preservation grant recipients announced
The State Historic Preservation Office will distribute more than $180,000 to government agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout the state to support historic building rehabilitation or restoration, public education, surveys, planning, and National Register nominations.
This year's grant recipients include the cities of Carson, Fallon, Henderson, Reno, and Las Vegas, the Nevada Rock Art Foundation, the Nevada State Museum, Storey County, the Comstock Cemetery Foundation, the Nevada Indian Commission, Nevada State Parks and the Duckwater Shoshone. Projects range from the development of historic preservation plans to the restoration and stabilization of significant Nevada resources.
Applications for grants in 2014 will be available in October and will be accepted through Dec. 6. For more information about the projects, go to www.nvshpo.org.


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Even though we haven't had our turkey yet, shoppers and merchants are already talking about this year's Black Friday specials.
For retail merchants, the day after Thanksgiving - Black Friday - and the subsequent weekend can either make or break their holiday shopping season. The November-December gift-buying frenzy can account for half of merchants' total annual sales. Some large retail stores are getting an even earlier jump on the weekend shopping by opening late on Thanksgiving evening to kick off sales.
While it's exciting to get up in the wee hours of the morning to stand in line outside one of the big-box retail stores hoping to capitalize on some of the good deals offered, we hope you will also keep your local merchants in mind when planning how to spend your hard-earned money during the Christmas shopping season.
Our local merchants are there throughout the year donating to local projects and charities and supporting our schools and local youth sports teams. They also pay local taxes to fund our government services and most importantly they provide local jobs. These retailers are the reason Saturday, Nov. 24 has been designated as Small Business Saturday, a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, to encourage holiday shoppers to patronize businesses that are small and local.
It may be easier to turn on the computer and get out the credit card to shop online during Cyber Monday, but if you can find what you want locally, we'll all benefit more by spending our money here.


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Being in between recipe requests means the column is having to take a different tack today.
Turns out that it's a good Sunday for that to happen for a couple of reasons. One, it's wedding shower day for my friend, Sarah Bates, and I'll be making deviled eggs this morning to take to the party this afternoon. Two, spring is right around the corner (well, today's weather should feel like it's fully arrived). And spring is high season for eggs and egg dishes.
Right in sync is an arrival of another sort, a new cookbook called "D'lish Deviled Eggs — A Collection of Recipes From Creative to Classic" by Kathy Casey (Andrews McMeel, $14.99).
The author may live in Seattle, but she "gets" deviled eggs to the tune of 50 fun recipes. They range from the old-fashioned picnic style to a "Dirty Martini" and a red-hot buffalo version. It may sound strange, but there are even a few sweet ones in the mix, including a French Toast Deviled Egg that looks very tasty.
As I wrote this, it was Thursday afternoon, and I had not yet decided which one I'm going fix. Among the contenders:
Emerald Asparagus & Sweet Onion Deviled Eggs
Makes 24
1 dozen hard-cooked eggs
For the filling:
12 spears baby asparagus, bottoms trimmed
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons minced sweet white onion
For the topping:
24 reserved, halved asparagus tips
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then add the asparagus and quickly blanch for 30 seconds. Immediately remove the asparagus from the boiling water and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well. Cut off the tips, slice the tips in half lengthwise, and reserve for garnish. Slice the stems (you should have about 1/2 cup) and puree in a food processor with the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and salt, until smooth.
Halve the eggs lengthwise and transfer the yolks to a mixing bowl. Set the egg white halves on a platter, cover and refrigerate.
With a fork, mash the yolks to a smooth consistency. Add the pureed asparagus mixture, and mix until smooth. (May use an electric mixer with a whip attachment.) Stir in the mint and onion. Taste and season accordingly.
Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a plain or large star tip, then pipe the mixture evenly into the egg white halves. Or fill the eggs with a spoon, dividing the filling evenly. Top each egg half with a piece of asparagus.
Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
Makes 24
1 dozen hard-cooked eggs
For the filling:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the topping:
1/2 cup very tiny-diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced celery
4 teaspoons minced, pimiento-stuffed green olives
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons vodka
Halve the eggs lengthwise and transfer the yolks to a mixing bowl. Set the egg white halves on a platter, cover and refrigerate.
With a fork, mash the yolks to a smooth consistency. Add the mayonnaise, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, celery seeds and salt, and mix until smooth. (May use electric mixer with a whip attachment.) Taste and season accordingly.
Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a plain or large star tip, then pipe the mixture evenly into the egg white halves. Or fill the eggs with a spoon, dividing the filling evenly.
To make the topping, in a small bowl, mix together the tomatoes, celery, olives, lemon juice and vodka.
Top each egg half with about 1 teaspoon of the mixture.
Pie in the sky?
For selfish reasons — as in, maybe the newspaper would send me to cover it — I've always wished for a local contender in the National Pie Championships. The 19th annual contest, sponsored by the American Pie Council and Crisco, is coming up April 26-28 in Orlando, Fla.
It is open to both amateurs and professionals.
There is still time to enter, but it will cost a pretty penny to do so: $125 for members of the American Pie Council (know any of those?) and a whopping $250 for nonmembers. Those rates are good until March 30; after that it costs $100 more per pie.
Should you want to volunteer (pie tastings included?), there are positions open. Visit www.piecouncil.org for info.
Who's got the recipe?
Mary Miller of Summerville has two good requests. She is looking for your best go-to recipes to say thank you, when there is an illness or death, etc. She has two, which I'll share with readers later, that are easy and fast and would like others.
Second, she writes, "Several years ago there was a cornbread recipe on the box of a pancake mix. The cornbread came out with a cakelike texture. You did not add cornmeal to the recipe. I have gone online but had no luck finding it."
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quote: some stores in Japan have run out of the iPad mini, which may have affected the results a bit.
quote: half the memory (8gb)
quote: But it is naive to think that Apple could continue to dominate the growing market for smartphones. The company has seen its market share in the smartphone space fall from 23% at the start of last year to 14.6% by the third quarter. Apple's stock took a major dive this week, falling at one point to an 11-month low, on reports that orders for its iPhone 5 display had been cut in half from previously planned levels, noting that sales have not been up to snuff. The reports came out of Asia where Apple's iPhone is assembled. (Apple did not respond to request for comment for this story.)
quote: iPad mini - $329Faster CPU (not by a huge margin)Better App support (not by a huge margin)
quote: The iPad mini is about one thing: form factor. It's very light weight given the screen area (10.4g per square inch, which AFAIK is much less than any other device) and has high build quality.
quote: SoC in iPad mini is MUCH slower than Nexus 7
quote: OK, enthusiests... But the point remains. What we care about is the products we can buy. Who gives a crap if Apple, Google Samsung or anyone else made a profit or lost money on it? Its just a silly thing to keep bringin into the conversation about tech products."Product A has this that and the other feature and it cheaper than product B""Product B has only this and that feature, its missing the other but it has this and that better, that is why it costs more""So, the company from product B makes more profit"It just doesnt fit.
quote: Wow, Apple stock dipped as low as $485 Wednesday, now at $502, way down from the peak of $705. Bummer.Oh what a difference a few months makes. Remember how Apple was "most valuable company in history?" Look at INFLATION-ADJUSTED market cap today--MS is champ at $800B, poor Apple is just about $470B, behind MS, GE, Cisco, and Intel. Double bummer.
quote: If you really don't like discussing the business prospects of technology companies fine - piss off to another thread or keep your trap shut and let people who do want to discuss such things have a discussion uninterrupted by your vacuous piffle.
quote: Better App support (not by a huge margin)
quote: Finally, while selling a tablet at cost vs profit is bad for companies, it's great for consumers.


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Emma Talley of Princeton, Ky., and Yueer Cindy Feng of China will face off Sunday at the Country Club of Charleston for the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship. The scheduled 36-hole match will begin at 8 a.m., with a break following the first 18 holes. The second 18 is tentatively scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
U.S. Women's Amateur
If you go
WHERE: Country Club of Charleston
TODAY'S SCHEDULE: First 18 holes begin at 8 a.m., second 18 at 1 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free
PARKING: No parking at the Country Club. Public parking is available at the vacant space located at Folly Road and Albemarle Road, with shuttles running every 15 minutes from 5:15 a.m. until 9 p.m.
TV: The Golf Channel (4-6 p.m.)
Talley, 19, had to stave off a valiant comeback by Alison Lee for a 1-up victory. Feng, who came to the U.S. when she was 9 and now lives in Orlando, Fla., never trailed in beating 2010 U.S. Girls' Junior champion Doris Chen by a 3 and 2 margin.
Talley, a rising sophomore at the University of Alabama, got off to a great start and won the second through fifth holes to take a 4-up lead. The run was interrupted after the second hole when Lee developed a nosebleed, an incident that delayed play for approximately 15 minutes.
Lee rallied and won the seventh and eight holes to halve the deficit but Talley responded with a birdie on the ninth for a 3-up advantage at the turn. Lee would not fold and won 14, 15 and 16 to square the match. Lee three-putted the 17th to give Talley a 1-up advantage going to the home hole.
Lee and Talley both hit the fairway and left their second shots short of the green on the 426-yard 18th. Talley chipped to a foot and Lee conceded the putt, knowing she would have to chip in to extend the match. Lee's chip came up short and Talley was off to the final.
"Even when I was 4-up I knew it wasn't over," Talley said. "She's a great player and you never know what's going to happen. I played well. My putter's hot right now. I guess that's what has to happen to get in the finals. No matter what happens tomorrow I'm really excited. It's been a great experience so far."
Talley said after she hit her tee shot on 18 she turned to her father, who was caddying for her and told him she thought she was going to be sick. Her father calmed her down, telling her they needed to sing the song (Cruise, by Florida Georgia Line) they were singing during Friday's 19 hole victory over Su-Hyun Oh, the world's No. 2-ranked amateur.
"Dad has been there for me all week," Talley said. "He hasn't helped me with my golf game as much as staying calm and collected, realizing how blessed I am to be here."
Feng, 17, will go to the first stage of the LPGA qualifying tournament later this month. She said her win over Chen was a "grind-it out match."
"We both didn't play well," said Feng, who has back-to-back wins over members of Southern Cal's national championship team, Annie Park and Chen.
"If you look at our scorecards, we were both probably a couple over par. I won mostly with pars. I was scrambling and making par putts."
Feng won the first two holes with pars. Chen won the fourth but Feng regained her 2-up advantage with a par on No. 6. Chen won the ninth to make the turn 1-down but Feng birdied the 10th and won the 11th for a 3-up lead she never relinquished.
Chen said she did her best but didn't perform.
"My tempo was just a little off," Chen said. "I got my game back probably after the 12th hole but it was too late."
Feng, who went to The Golf Channel booth immediately after the match and then dashed off to eat Chinese food for lunch before returning to the course, said she learned the importance of the short game and putting earlier this year and planned to work on that in anticipation of Sunday's championship.
"I have no expectations," Feng said. "One shot at a time. You have good days and bad days. Just one shot at a time and grind it out."


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The pop star, 28 – whose split from ex-husband Russell Brand was briefly exposed at the end of the movie – struck a chord with fans – among them, Lauren Conrad.
"I saw it on a plane and started tearing up," the former Hills star, 26, told Lucky magazine in its March issue, calling herself "really cheesy" for getting misty-eyed over the documentary.
"The movie touched on her divorce and how she had to go up on stage every night. She's crying as she goes up, and once the lights go on, she just smiles and pulls it off, and you're like, 'Wow.' "
When it comes to Conrad's own love life, she seems in a comfortable place with boyfriend William Tell, despite their different schedules.
"He studies all weekend," she explains of the USC law student. "I've been working. I'm renovating a condo, so I've been spending my weekends shopping for home stuff at flea markets."
The fashion lover adds that her beau doesn't share the same tastes – not that she minds.
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As far as her own style is concerned, the TV personality admits she wasn't always the fashionista she is now.
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An Evening of Chamber MusicAn evening of chamber music in celebration of the renovation of St. Andrews' sanctuary. Mozart's Clarinet Quintet will be played by the Freya String Quartet and clarinetist Ivan Ivanov. Brahms' Horn Trio will feature PSO violinist Louis Lev, hornist Carrie Smith, Hornist, and pianist Henry Spinelli.02/16/2014Time: 7:30 pm5801 Hampton St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
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Music of the BeatlesMike Tomaro directs the Duquesne U. Jazz Ensemble. The concert covers all eras of the Beatles, including two approaches to their music. The first involves exact transcriptions from the recordings: vocals, guitar, bass, drums, piano, strings, horns, etc., says Tomaro. The second approach is more jazz-oriented in which Tomaro freely twists and turns its elements to fit his jazz sensibilities.02/20/2014Time: 7:30 pmLocation: Power Center Ballroom, website
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Older women and eating issues
Eating disorders, a condition typically associated with young women, may be more prevalent among older women, according to research from the University of North Carolina.
Researchers evaluated 1,800 U.S. women who took part in the Gender and Body Image Study. Among the female subjects older than 50, about 27 percent were obese, 29 percent were overweight, 42 percent were normal weight, and 2 percent were underweight.
The study found that about 4 percent of the women binge eat, about 8 percent purge, and 70 percent diet to lose weight. In addition, 36 percent had spent at least half of their time in the last five years dieting, 41 percent had checked their body size daily, and 40 percent had weighed themselves at least twice a week.
Strikingly, 62 percent said body weight negatively impacts their lives, 79 percent report it affects their self-image, and 64 percent think about their weight daily.
Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders, June 2012
Fool brain, reduce pain
The next time you're looking for pain relief, try a little distraction.
A recent study published in Current Biology found that mental distractions actually block pain signals from the body before they reach the brain.
"Human brains have a limited capacity for attention. If you have a demanding enough task, you'll have less attention to give to your pain," said Dr. Randy Gollub, associate professor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Researchers found that challenging participants with memory games did more than just divert conscious attention from the body's pain messages; the distractions may have actually released natural painkillers that blocked the incoming pain signals as they entered the spinal cord.
But you don't have to play memory games to get the same effect. Gollub said you can use anything that brings you great pleasure.
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You don't have to limit your distractions to just one activity, either.
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