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I didn't log any activities today, but I appear to have burned more calories than I consumed. Is this normal?
I took everyone's advice and ate 1200 calories today (more than I have been) but I burned about 1400 so far at 6:30 pm.
Sorry to be a bother, but I'm really trying to get my footing here as a newbie.
Thanks so much!
Feb 24 2008 23:30
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Well... yes, if you are trying to lose weight, you should be burning more than you consume. That would in fact be the definition of how to lose weight.
But who is "everyone" that is recommending you eat 1200? You probably need more than that - what are your stats?
Also, by midnight, you'll have burned more cals, plus, if you are set to sedentary, yet exercised, you will have burned even more, so you might end up with too large a deficit, and so will really need to eat more.
Feb 24 2008 23:53
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Crud, I can't get this.
Other posties enlightened me that under 1200 is starving myself.
I always deprived myself thinking it was good. And now that I am tracking my calories, I noticed I eat way less than 1200.
So today I resolved to work in an extra banana or apple or so and I'm a teeny bit over 1200. That's good I assume.
Honestly, I have no idea what I weigh. I'm 5'2'' and a size 8 and 10 depending, but my size 10 pants don't fit the way I like them to and the 8's don't fit well during pms.
I could guess I'm about 140-150. I'd appreciate your knowledge if you'd like to continue offering it to stupid me :)
Feb 25 2008 01:27
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Yes it IS good that you ate a little over 1200 calories today sweety... that's a nice healthy level especially since it included fruit and presumably other healthy foods. :)
If you are trying to lose weight, you need to eat less calories than you burn in a day in TOTAL - the big number on the burn meter should always be larger than the big number on the eat meter. But it shouldn't be too MUCH bigger.
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Hey thanks, that really made sense. You'd never guess I have a Master's Degree lol with the way I am so confused about this calorie stuff.
I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant, and ever since then, I've tried to deprive myself of food thinking it was a good thing.
Counting calories is quite interesting.
Thanks again..I really love all of the answers I've been receiving.
Feb 25 2008 04:46
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Since you are not very overweight, go to this site http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/
and calculate your BMR. This is what your body burns without doing anything, just lying in bed.
You should not eat below this - your body will respond by holding onto fat stores for dear life, and you won't lose weight like you would like.
This isn't about depriving yourself - it's about making you healthier. Don't get those confused.
Feb 25 2008 16:31
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Don't go under 1200 for sure... that is starving yourself and not good. Your body will only hold on to every little bit you are eating and you won't see any results.
Eating less than you burn is key, but remember in addition to your BMR you also have some daily activity so that boosts your burn rate too. My trainer says that it's good to mix things up a bit to keep your body guessing and your metabolism up. On days that you work out or have extra activity it is suggested you eat a bit more.
I'm not an expert, but I am starting to learn about this too. From what I figured out so far you don't want to go above your BMR or below 1200, I'm guessing in middle is a good target and at times go a little above and below that.
Hope this helps.
Feb 25 2008 18:04
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Marakio - no. Don't go BELOW your BMR.
You can eat above it, if your activity level allows you to have a total burn that still gives you a good deficit.
For instance, my BMR = 1450.
On a day that I exercise, I burn about 20-2100 calories. So I eat 15-1600 (500 deficit).
On a day that I don't exercise, I burn 1700 (sedentary). So I eat 1450-1500 (~250 deficit).
The more days that I exercise, the more days I have with a good deficit, and the sooner I'll lose weight. But I do not eat below my BMR, and even on non-exercise days, I still have some deficit, which will (albeit slowly) lead to weight loss.
Feb 25 2008 18:22
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Okay, here I go being confused again! lol The nurse here at school weighed me (OMG haven't been weighed since pregnant).
It's not pretty- 152
I'd like to lose about 20 pounds in the next 2,3 months.
So, I'm still supposed to be eating 1200 calories? Yes is what I assume.
Thanks for the BMI help, I just don't get it.
Can I just focus on calorie consumption and exercise for now? Or will that not be enough?
Feb 25 2008 18:33
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BMR, not BMI!
And no - not 1200!
What are your full stats - age, height, weight, gender.
Feb 25 2008 18:34
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Feb 25 2008 19:57
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Okay, so my BMR is 1452
Reaching 1200 per day right now is a challenge.
I feel like I am eating constantly and still under 1200.
you must be just eating lettuce if your eating constantly and ur full.
if you get your daily nutrition in, you dont usually "eat constantly and is full on just 1,200 calories" dont full yourself
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I certainly am full and there is no lettuce in sight. Since tracking my calories, I found out I was only eating between 8 and 900 calories a day. This site made me realize that my body won't lose weight if it is "starving." SO, I have been adding three or four pieces of fruit and an extra nutri grain bar to up my calories (even though it seems strange to eat more in order to lose weight) and find myself these first few days full.
Eating constantly to me is eating between meals.
Hope you didn't mean "Don't fool myself." That wouldn't be too kind.
Feb 26 2008 18:21
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Maybe you can list what you're eating here so we can get an idea if you're adding it up right.
For example, I had a fried egg with an english muffin, a little cheddar cheese, butter and jelly and glass of OJ for breakfast (470 calories). I had half a tuna salad sandwich and a banana for lunch (460 calories). And for dinner I had a (large) chicken breast, some rice and asparagus. (425 calories) That's 1350 calories all by itself.
Now, my target is 1600 for the day, so when I saw I was low at lunch time, I added a granola bar in the afternoon, and later I added almonds after dinner.
What did you have to eat today?


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When you're thirty-eight, like Kevin Smith now is, and you're still making movies like "Zack and Miri Make a Porno", something has gone wrong. For Smith, what has gone wrong is that he's never stopped re-making "Clerks", the first film Smith made and the one that put him on the map.
"Zack and Miri" is a profanity-filled gab fest that's a little bit sad because Smith doesn't seem like he's escaped that teenage male misogyny that one has when one is frustrated at the fact that one can't get laid, not that I would know anything about that. And instead of making anything approaching adult, Smith is still stuck in a "Clerks" mode that has seen his film repeat the same tired themes with almost no growth in directorial skill. Frankly, I think it's time for Smith to give up directing and turn to acting, because there's a serious shortage on fat, happy sidekick characters these days. After Chris Farley died, Hollywood has been searching for "that guy".
Zack (Seth Rogen) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) have been friends most of their lives. Now, in their late twenties, they're living together and not doing too well. Both are Mcployees; Zack a barista and Miri some kind of mall worker. They can barely pay their bills, so when the water goes off and the electricity goes out, and a high school reunion ignites remorse for dreams gone wrong, the two decide to make a porno, hoping to hit the financial big-time.
Zack's friend, Delaney (Craig Robinson), finances the thing with money he was going to use for a flat screen television. They recruit a videographer from their high school days (Jeff Anderson) and a few willing actors including Bubbles (Traci Lords) and Lester (Jason Mewes). Then the two agree that the sex they're about to have won't change their friendship.
Guess what? The sex changes their friendship. During the act, they both get that "oh my god, I love this person" look and the story sort of devolves into a typical "how do I express my feelings" love story. Naturally, it's punctuated by lots of f-bombs and assorted other profanities.
For those of you waiting for the opportunity to see Jason Mewes' penis, this is the movie for you. For those of you who want to see what too much fucking does to you, take a look at Traci Lords. She bares a striking resemblance to Joan Rivers. So yes, watching "Zack and Miri" caused the thought of having sex with Joan Rivers to briefly cross my mind.
Thanks, Kevin Smith, you asshole.
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Considering all of the films
Considering all of the films that don't get made for one reason or another, why the hell do assmonkeys like Smith and Apatow keep getting funded to repeatedly fling their feces at the viewing public?
These films are critical, cultural, artistic, technical, and--most damningly, box office-- disasters.
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Smith pulled what i like to call an ADAM SANDLER...
He obviously has the talent to do more.. He finally worked up the courage to TRY stepping out of his comfort zone...
And "Jersey Girl" was a box office disaster. It's too bad, really, cause it was actually kinda cute, but the whole Affleck-Lopez connection insured it would fail before it even aired.
Since then, much like Sandler after "Punch Drunk Love", Smith is scared of trying to step out and be daring, and thus keeps resorting to the tried and tested formula of satisfying all of his comicbook geek/live in their mother's basement fans..
It's too bad, really. We're probably going to get a CLERKS 3 when Dante and Randall are considering retirement...
The cockpit.. what is it?
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I never liked Clerks, Malratts?
...Clerks, I don't know how many times I must mention this, but the comedic material was there, thwe film just lacked proper delivery of that material. For example, one of the earlier scenes where the video ctore clerk sees a woman standing outside the store. She's waiting for a video, so rather than let her in, he pretends to be a customer and claims that, he too, is waiting for that particular video. He then makes a bet with the woman, that he will gert that video first. he walks away, talks to Dante, then comes back, unlocks the door and pulls the video out of the window. Nothing more is said on the subject, and for some reason, the joke doesn't come off as funny as it should be considering it seemed to be a pretty promising joke. I don't know what could have been done to execute this joke properly, but it seem that that's pretty much the problem I have with Clerks.
Mallrats - I don't recall anything I could have related to in this film, but I do remember laughing. It's just that overall, there didn't seem to be any substance in terms of a plot or purpose.
Jay and Bob do hollywood. Is there a point? The two characters were interesting as a sideshow, but to dominate an entire film?
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I could never understand
the adulation heaped on "Chasing Amy".
So. . . she fucked other guys, not just girls, so now you don't love her or want to be with her anymore? And this somehow makes Holden tortured and deep, instead of self-righteous, narrow-minded, and fickle?
I think of all the Smith I've seen (skipped "Jersey Girl") I probably enjoyed "Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back" best. For me, it had the most laughs. I enjoyed "Dogma" as well, but a few things were just too out there (Salma Hayek as a muse? Bartleby despairing at the end instead of Loki? Linda Fiorentino's who-gives-a-fuck-it's-a-paycheck phoned-in performance?). Buddy Jesus, however, gets me every time!
For my money, I'd rather see him onscreen, too. He's just a likeable guy, and in bit parts he's funny.
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Yeah, i've never gotten the
Yeah, i've never gotten the love for "Chasing Amy" either. An absolutely ludicrous climax just COMPLETELY ruins the movie..
I remember Smith actually issuing a public apology for "Mallrats", claiming he knew he could do better. The punchline is i think that movie is actually his most recognized and beloved...
The cockpit.. what is it?
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Chasing Amy makes my top 10...
...worst fucking films ever made. List.
A bunch of narcissists taking turns screaming, uniterrupted, 10 paragraph diatribes that sound like they're reading what some virgin who thinks he's got a quirky, nuanced grasp on reality wrote while hopped up on caffeine simply does not fly. Not with me, boy. No way, no how. Not in these parts. See here, now. You're gonna have to sloooow that thing down, son. Might'n get sumbdy killed. How'd that look on your record? Hmmm? Do we understand each other? I said...look at me when I'm talkin, son. You see this here badge? Think this didn't come with a stick? Think I won't use it? That's right. Now, you have 30 days to reply with either a not-guilty plea or you can remit full payment. Now, don't go ahead and forget, 'cause a warrant will be issued. And between the two of us- if I was you, I'd pay...Because me an the judge have an understanding, see? We go down to the Elks club on Fridays and fuck in the stalls...are you catching my drift yet? Am I being perfectly clear? OK, then. Here's my phone number...you just call whenever, sweet cheeks. Drive safely, y'hear.
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Don't forget Will Smith...
...Or even before that, Tom Hanks. Who basically ditched comedies and successfully went, ''serious actor,'' before anyone was ready.
Will Smith went from comical action film star to actual character acting star. Although uit was easier because he had already gone from rapper to sitcom to action star to seasoned actor.
Sandler tried his hand, but I don't think he tried it enough, and remaking the longest yard was a mistake.
Directors? I think this new one is an attempt to fuse Smith with Seth Rogan. Although I don't know much about Smith, I'm guessing the combination of Rogan and Smith working on the same film is part of the reason why this film got made.
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A cute, moderately funny film with a bad script.
I usually dig Kevin Smith's movies (though like others here I gave "Jersey Girl" a miss). I even kinda dug "Mallrats," with one of Jason Lee's funnier turns (the guy is very hit-or-miss).
As for "Zack and Miri," there were some hearty belly laughs (can we say "constipation?"), and I liked Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks together. Unfortunately, the script was full of holes. Both of these roommates have jobs and yet they can't even afford to pay the gas bill to heat their apartment? There wasn't much of a point to the high school reunion scene...and not to mention, they never finished making their porno! Uh, I guess you can consider that a mild spoiler. Sorry.
The big question is: could Smith leave the potty humor behind and write a great PG-13 superhero script? I don't really wanna see him direct it - Jon Favreau he ain't.
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Kevin Smith. He's doing
Kevin Smith. He's doing some comic books now. Much better writer than filmmaker.
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I thought that it was a good movie. I had some laughs. I do want to mention however that just b/c they both have a job, doesn't mean that they should've had enough money to pay their bills. It's not uncommon for hard working people to not make ends meet. However, the situation could've been helped by Zack and Miri not spending money on needless things. In their situation they obviously couldn't budget. In other people's situations, even with a perfect budget, sometimes things like the gas bill has got to go. You come home, put on three or more layers of clothes and deal.
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Will Smith went from comical
Will Smith went from comical action film star to actual character acting star. Although uit was easier because he had already gone from rapper to sitcom to action star to seasoned actor.
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Stuart Broad does not intend to "reinvent the wheel" when he starts life as England's new Twenty20 captain at Bristol tomorrow.
Broad is the second of three captains in as many matches against Sri Lanka, taking the reins from Test skipper Andrew Strauss before passing them on to new ODI leader Alastair Cook on Tuesday.
It will be his first taste of captaincy as a professional cricketer, having only ever skippered at schoolboy level, and he does not intend to revolutionise a side that became World Twenty20 champions last year under predecessor Paul Collingwood.
"I'm going to be very honoured to lead England tomorrow and I think it's a very exciting squad," said Broad, who is fit to play after overcoming a bruised heel and an awkward fall in training this morning.
"I'm going to be diving into the experience and I'm really looking forward to it.
"I don't think we have to change a huge amount in this Twenty20 side because we've had some success. We are world Twenty20 champions and went on an unbeaten run that was pretty much world-record stuff, so we have some very good principles that we perform to.
"I'm obviously going to have my own ideas, but we certainly aren't trying to reinvent the wheel."
Broad is unflustered about his lack of captaincy experience, a result of his elevation to international cricket at the age of just 20.
That has denied him the chance to lead age-group sides or at county level, but he feels his experiences with recent England captains have proved even more helpful to his development.
"My captaincy experience has been pretty limited in the professional game, but part and parcel of getting picked for England quite young is that you never have a chance to captain a side at a younger age," he said.
"But I always have a mindset when I walk out onto the pitch that I have to think like a captain (with) your field placements and what balls to deliver.
"I've been very fortunate to play under the likes of Michael Vaughan, Andrew Strauss and Paul Collingwood – some brilliant captains and I've learnt a lot. I feel 100% ready to lead the side.
"I don't get fazed by that; I feel I've learnt a huge amount so I don't think the lack of experience will be a problem.
Broad, who turned 25 today, admitted Collingwood had been devastated to find out he was a casualty of England's forward planning, but said the all-rounder had already been in contact to offer his support.
"I've spoken to Colly, when he's not been on the golf course anyway," Broad added. "He was heartbroken to lose the England captaincy and I think everyone understands that.
"But he has been very supportive. He was the first guy on the phone to congratulate me and that's the sort of character he is."
Broad will come up against another rookie captain in Thilina Kandamby, who takes charge in place of Tillakaratne Dilshan, who has yet to recover from a fractured thumb.
While Collingwood has been left out by England, Kandamby faces the unenviable task of beginning his reign with a trio of vastly experienced former captains - Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara and Sanath Jayasuriya - in his side.
But the 29-year-old prefers to see their considerable presence as a positive, rather than a burden.
"It is good that I am starting my career captaining at this level with that experience behind me - Mahela, Sanath, Kumar all there. It will be good," he said.
Jayasuriya's presence, after a year out of the side and at the age of almost 42, has raised some eyebrows due to reported political interference in his selection, but Kandamby is content to line up with him again prior to his planned retirement next week.
"He is one of the legends that we have produced so I always enjoy playing with him," he said. "He has said he is retiring so I am very happy to play with him."


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State's new gun laws won't make us safer
Assemblyman Dave DiPietro has reported on WBEN that Gov. Andrew Cuomo and anti-gun politicians want even more gun control. We now have a proposal that all gun owners must purchase insurance to own guns. It never stops; one bad idea after another. In 2011, FBI Uniform Crime Statistics Table 20 showed five New Yorkers killed by "all" rifles, while knives, clubs and fists accounted for 329. It's been the same year after year at the state and national levels. Semiautomatic guns have been around for more than 100 years; mass shootings began in 1993. What's changed? That's the question.
A quick look at wikepedia.org under Canadian Long Gun Registry showed an estimated annual cost to run of $2 million a year in 1993. By 2010 it was $66.4 million. By February 2004 it also cost $2 billion to set up. In 2003, the former commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police stated the law has not deterred or solved any crimes. Less than 30 percent of Canadian guns were registered when the law was repealed in 2012.
Our original 10-year assault weapons ban showed no drop in crime. The New York Combined Ballistic Identification System (CoBIS) kept a spent shell casing from every pistol sold in New York. It cost at least a billion dollars, and never solved a crime before it was also repealed, ironically, by Cuomo. The current ban is all about politics. We won't be any safer.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
The local and national economy will continue to grow in 2014, but slowly. The economy this year will be better than last year.
That's the prediction Clemson University Alumni Distinguished Professor of Economics Bruce Yandle made to a group of about 200 local business representatives at the annual Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast luncheon at the Redbank Club on Jan. 10.
Berkeley County and the surrounding region have the strongest economy in the state, Yandle said.
He compared the economic recovery to driving 80 mph on the freeway then seeing cones and lanes being closed.
The low fuel warning light comes while idling in an interstate parking lot ... Then a good Samaritan comes and helps by lending you gas money for your Saab. You promise to pay him back with interest.
Then you get to the filling station and the pumps have no gas.
Currently 40 percent of every U.S. dollar is borrowed, Yandle said.
The economy is growing at 2 percent instead of 3 percent. That's like only being able to drive on two lanes of a three-lane highway.
The U.S. economy is still the world's largest with a 2012 GDP of 15.68 trillion.
"We're creating a lot of wealth for a lot of people in the world," Yandle said.
The next largest economies are China, Japan, India and Germany.
Yandle showed a map of the U.S., but instead of state names it showed names of other countries whose economies are the same size as a single U.S. state. The Texas economy alone is as large as Canada's. South Carolina's economy is as large as Singapore's.
"The world economy is growing at a faster rate than ours," Yandle said. "We are in a wonderland of economic growth in the world but we don't feel it at home. There are more people that are free than ever in history."
He said South Carolina's export economy is stronger than most states. He predicts the 2014 economy will be strongest around September. November and December were disappointing months for retail, which means they have more inventory.
The elimination of extended unemployment benefits, which is being debated at the moment, will pinch and hurt someone somewhere, according to Yandle.
Another quick point he made is marginalized tax rates in 1954 taxed the rich at 90 percent. Now the highest marginalized tax rate is in the 30th percentile.
A line on a chart of tax revenue did not wiggle from 1954 to the present day. Yandle said taxing the rich will not generate more revenue.
"If you're smart enough to get rich, you'll be smart enough not to pay those taxes," he said.
Charleston, North Charleston and Summerville areas have a gangbusters economy that's doing much better than the nation. The Berkeley County economy is doing better than the state average. There is a retail boom.
"It's hard to understand how unemployment is so high and retail is booming," he said.
That's where the underground economy, lubricated by $100 bills, factors in. The underground economy is about $2 trillion.
It's possible that someone gets counted statistically as unemployed, but they are buying a new car. People will find a way to put bread on the table.
The cash economy exists in areas like construction jobs, according to Yandle.
The economy will not recover until banks start lending, he added.
Average housing prices are going up and there are less defaults on payments. Right now there is a massive amount of lending capacity.
There is an effort by the Federal Reserve to get the economy going slowly.
Yandle said this is like the Hoover Dam. The money is there but if the flood gates are opened all at once the money will flow out and cause inflation.
For the region, Yandle expects continued strong population growth, stable employment, rising income, accelerating recovery of housing and other construction.
Strong export sales will continue to strengthen regional growth.
For the nation he expects GDP growth will range from 2.4 percent to 3 percent across 2014. He predicts continued growth until 2018, when he expects another recession, which he says happens about every nine years.
S.C. Budget and Control Board Chief Economist Frank Rainwater also gave a presentation.
Over the years South Carolinians have become older and more educated. In 1970 the average age was 25, now it's 38, according to Rainwater.
The state mirrors national trends, staying about 1 to 1 ½ percent above national GDP and personal income.
"Employment has not returned to pre-recession levels," Rainwater said, adding that the workforce is now producing more with less people.
The state's general fund has over 40 revenue generators, with the two main ones being individual sales tax (48 percent) and sales tax (35 percent) for FY 2013-14.
He said sales tax has almost recovered to a pre-recession level.
"We're going to see growth like we have, it's just going to be slow."
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All season, the Muleshoe football team has overpowered opponents with its devastating offensive attack.
Pursuit of a Title
The Matchup: Muleshoe (13-0) vs. Pilot Point (11-1), 4 p.m. Saturday, Abilene, in a Class 2A Division I state semifinal.
The Survivor: Winner plays either Kirbyville (12-0) or Altair Rice (12-0) in the state finals.
On the ground and through the air, the Mules have dominated opponents defense with the help of a powerful offensive line and the 1-2 punch of Wes and Lane Wood.
The two seniors are not only the top scorers on the team, with Wes setting records at quarterback and Lane racking up the yards at running back, but they are cousins who have played football together since the fifth grade.
The chemistry that was developed since then has helped the Mules (13-0) play their best football of the year as they enter a state semifinal match at 4 p.m. Saturday against Pilot Point (11-1).
"They are both exceptional players who really understand the intricacies of the game," said Muleshoe coach David Wood, who is Wes' father and Lane's uncle. "For the most part, I just see them as football players and I really haven't sat down and been able to appreciate what they've done this year."
What they have done statistically is incredible, with Wes breaking the Amarillo-area record of 53 passing touchdowns by throwing 60 touchdown passes this year against just eight interceptions, good enough for an average of more than 4.5 touchdowns per game.
Wes has been able to pile up these numbers despite calling signals for the first time in his varsity career.
"There were a lot of people wondering if Wes could step in and play as well as Garrett (Riley) did last year," Lane Wood said. "But I knew all along that he'd get it done because I know what kind of person he is. He knows the game inside and out, and he's a great competitor who fights to the end."
Wes also has nine touchdowns along with 361 yards on the ground.
Lane has only one more rushing touchdown than his cousin, but he also has 1,219 yards running the ball on 112 carries for a 10.9 yards per carry.
While those numbers are impressive, Wes says one of Lane's biggest contributions to the team is his leadership.
"It's special playing with Lane because he's such a big leader for this team," Wes said. "He always knows the whole field and what's happening because he plays on both sides of the ball. We've been playing together for a long time, whether in games or during the holidays when we just go out and play as a family. There's no question that I wouldn't be as strong without him in the backfield with me."
While the two cousins have grabbed most of the headlines surrounding the Mules playoff run, many others have made their presence felt within the daunting offense that has out-scored opponents 624-167.
Two of those are receivers Ray Ramirez and Victor Vasquez, who have more than 50 catches and 1,000 yards receiving apiece. Vasquez is Wes' favorite target, with 72 receptions and 23 touchdowns, three of them in a 42-7 win against Clyde last weekend.
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Many people have called our story one of hope, something that gets them through their darkest days. The inspiration that we are able to give primarily comes from the continued support we receive from the people who love us most. That is something Pete and I will never take for granted. So with the vote being for the girls' dresses this week, I felt it only necessary to introduce you to the beautiful women that are by my side every day (not just on April 4): my bridesmaids.
Courtesy Rebekah Gregory
Lauren has been my best friend since the summer before high school. She has seen me go from barely a teenager to a grown woman with all the craziness in between. Her first car was one she passed down to me when I learned how to drive a year later. Our first jobs were working together at an ice cream parlor; after work every day, we'd take turns sleeping over at each other's houses. In fact, ever since the first day I asked her to eat lunch with me we have been inseparable. And even though 13 years have passed and our lives have put 1,000 miles between us, our bond just keeps getting stronger.
Lauren is my rock when my world tries to crumble. And she is my comfort when I just need a good Friends or Sex and the City marathon (with a couple bags of Peanut Butter M&M's). She was there for the birth of my son Noah, and she hopped on a plane to be by my side in Boston when my life literally blew up in front of me. But do you know the No. 1 reason she is so freaking amazing? The girl is gonna be eight months pregnant and is STILL driving six hours to be there on my wedding day. Now that is true friendship.
Bridesmaid: Karah Dawn Clark
To give you an idea of how much Karah (above, right) means to my life, I have to tell you that when I was a bridesmaid in her wedding, I was a blubbering idiot. I cried before she even walked down the aisle while reminiscing about everything we had been through together.
Karah is a friend that turned into family – literally! When my mom remarried (to Karah's cousin), it became official that we were stuck together for life. At one point she even lived under the same roof as me, and we have always been more than okay with that! Just like Lauren, she has been there through it all and there is no one else that could take her place. I got to watch her experience her happily ever after in October 2012, and I am beyond thrilled that she is not old and gray for mine (kidding!).
Bridesmaid: Megan Danielle Anderson
My friendship with Megan (above, left) makes me smile because in high school we didn't care much for each other. Over the years we have laughed about this a lot, because looking at our friendship now, you'd never be able to tell we were in two different "cliques." As you probably can gather from her bridesmaid status, she is a person I couldn't see my life without and one of the most beautiful people I have ever known.
Megan challenges me to stand up for myself and go after my dreams. She has picked me up from some of my worst moments and dropped everything to be with me whenever I have needed her, no questions asked. In fact, as I write this she is in labor, about to give birth, and still called me to see if I knew which bridesmaid dress readers chose for us! (To Megan: Happy birthday to your new baby boy, Chance Bugle!)
Courtesy Rebekah Gregory
Being the oldest sister is a tough job, and I am sure any of these three girls would tell you I have been quite annoying at times. It's like the older I get the more protective of them I become. But it's only because I love them so much and want to see them as happy as I am right at this very minute. At almost 27 years old, I am finally realizing that all of those things my mom has taught us over the years are actually true. Imagine that! (Sorry for doubting you, mom!)
Being a part of a family takes work but the rewards are so great. So Hannah, Lydia and Allie: I am so glad God chose me to be your big sis. I love each of you very much.
Courtesy The Knot
And now for the biggest vote: my wedding dress! Last week my bridesmaids all got to fly to New York to shop at Kleinfeld with me. It was truly such an amazing day. I tried on tons of gorgeous designer dresses and four have been selected for your vote. I can't wait to see which you choose!
Visit TheKnot.com to vote on Rebekah's gorgeous bridal gown!


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February 10, 2009
Jewish Community Library Director Resigns Amid Merger Talks
With a possible merger between the Jewish Community Library and the library at the American Jewish University on the horizon, Abigail Yasgur resigned from her post as director of the community library.
Yasgur, who has held her position for 12 years, says she did not want to shepherd the library through a potential transition she feels will harm the institution and the community.
"I am disappointed in the direction," said Yasgur. "What I would really like to see instead is people thinking about something bold and ambitious, that is concerned with the community and providing them with the resources they need."
The library, housed at headquarters of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles on Wilshire Boulevard, is currently operated by the Bureau of Jewish Education with funding from Federation. The collection has 30,000 volumes, including films, music recording, community archives and modern and ancient books in English, Hebrew and many other languages.
A group of library supporters and lay leaders have created a committee (www.savethejewishlibrary.com) to explore spinning the library off into an independent non-profit that could occupy a street-level storefront, which they maintain can spike library visibility, patronage and community support.
The president of the Association of Jewish Libraries and of its Southern California branch are advocating against the merger with AJU, which they say will undermine the library's mission as an easily accessible, community institution.
"Libraries like this need to be integrated into daily, community life, because books and literacy are a part of daily life. It can't be so set apart that you have to travel 20 minutes on the freeway to get there," Yasgur said.
Under Yasgur's leadership, the library established an online catalog and strong Web presence, increased programming, raised the library's profile in the community, and grew the client base.
"Being able to connect people with books or information that they are looking for, and seeing them glow or smile as a result, is remarkable work," Yasgur said.
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Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.
What: Shares of snack specialist Diamond Foods (UNKNOWN: DMND.DL ) sank more than 12% today after its current-quarter outlook disappointed Wall Street.
So what: While Diamond's fourth-quarter results came in ahead of expectations -- adjusted EPS of $0.09 versus the break-even consensus -- a rather downbeat guidance for the current quarter is reigniting concerns over its profitability going forward. Diamond shares had been rallying nicely in 2013 on signs that the company was steadily getting over its 2011 accounting issues, but today's news suggests that management still has a long way to go.
Now what: Management expects the first quarter to be pressured by costs associated with the relaunch of Emerald Nuts, as well as a lower walnut supply. "Despite expected increases in tree nut costs, fiscal 2014 is expected to be a year of earnings improvement as additional benefits from the execution of the multiyear turnaround strategy are realized," the company reassured investors in a statement. Of course, with the stock still up about 90% from its 52-week lows and trading at a 20-plus P/E, I'd wait for an even wider margin of safety before buying into that bull talk.
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Viktor Svensson
#53 GW Men's Tennis Captures Division I-AAA ADA All-Sports Trophy
Colonials Earn Accolade for Academic, Athletic Success
#53 GW Men's Tennis Team, Players Receive ITA Academic Honors
Colonials Earn All-Academic Team Status; Three Tabbed Scholar-Athletes
GW Men's Tennis Wraps Banner Season With No. 53 National Ranking
Colonials Close 2014 With 20-Spot Improvement From 2013
94 Student-Athletes Among Over 6,000 GW Graduates in 2014
Annual Commencement on National Mall Highlights Weeklong Activities
No. 53 GW Men's Tennis Wraps Season at NCAA Regionals
Colonials Fall to South Carolina, 4-1, in NCAA First Round
GW Men's Tennis vs. George Mason
GW vs. George Mason (3.30.2013)
GW Men's Tennis vs. St. John's - Senior Day
GW vs. St. John's (4.06.2013) photo by Nick Wass
2012 Men's Tennis Atlantic 10 Championship
2012 Men's Tennis Atlantic 10 Championship
2012-13: Went 10-8 overall and 8-5 at No. 6 singles...Produced a perfect 4-0 record against Atlantic 10 competition...Helped GW reach A-10 Championship title match for fourth straight year...Went 1-5 in doubles action...Wrapped season on three-match winning streak...Named to GW Athletics Academic Dean's List and Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Rolls...Named an ITA Scholar Athlete.
2011-12: Owned an overall singles mark of 13-13 and a doubles record of 11-16...Competed primarily at the No. 5 singles and No. 3 doubles positions...Posted a 2-0 record against conference opponents...Despite being sick, earned a No. 5 singles victory over Xavier's Michael Moe to help lift GW to its second straight Atlantic 10 Championship...Named to GW's Athletics Department Academic Dean's List.
2010-11: In four fall tournaments, post a 9-4 singles record and a 4-4 doubles record...At No. 6 singles, posted a 15-3 record...Won nine-straight singles matches...Named A-10 Rookie of the Week three times (March 1, 7, 14)...Went 15-8 doubles record, playing with Richard Blumenfeld and Ulrik Thomsen...Named to the 2011 Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team...Went 5-0 in singles and doubles action during the A-10 Championships...Fell in first round of the NCAA Championships to Duke in doubles, singles match went unfinished.
High School: Played for Patrice Journe at International School of Lausanne.
Personal: Born Viktor Alexander Svensson on February 12, 1992...Son of Sandra and Peter Svensson...Has an older brother, Filip, who played tennis for VCU, and a younger sister, Hanna...Hobbies include watching soccer and playing other racket sports...Majoring in marketing.


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I have a Gymboss timer that works pretty well: Gymboss Interval Timer, Gymboss Timer, Interval Timer | Gymboss.com
I ordered two. One seemed to malfunction, but "fixed itself" somehow and the other has always worked fine. I can't really feel the vibration if I use it for sprinting, but the beep is plenty loud enough.
I have no experience with heart-rate monitors.


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On the opposite page this week, Del. Chris Peace makes his case for passing a state budget unadulterated by any sort of Medicaid expansion.
The state's top-notch education system, he says, is at jeopardy, as the rift between the House and Senate over Medicaid deepens.
No one's arguing against that point – we do have excellent schools and it would be a travesty to leave them without funding for the next school year.
However, he says the governor and Senate Democrats are to blame. The leading plan put forward in the Senate to expand health care was drafted by a Republican. Both parties are to blame for the current impasse.
Quit the fingerpointing and fix it.


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Twyla Tharp choreographed this complex, bizarre and futuristic dance performance, which chronicles the dissolution of an American family against the backdrop of a crumbling society. Talking Heads composer David Byrne's cacaphonous electronic score, frenzied dance movements and computer graphics—including the dancing figure of Saint Catherine, the fourth-century Christian martyr who died on a spiked wheel—brilliantly evoke the sense of an impending apocalypse.
Picks and Pans Review: Great Performances: the Catherine Wheel
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Filmmakers reinvent classic TV comedy
Today's 12-24 millennial moviegoing demo has probably never seen an episode of the late '60's Mel Brooks-Buck Henry spy spoof TV series "Get Smart." They don't know from Don Adam's clueless agent Maxwell Smart, or Barbara Feldon's sexily klutzy Agent 99.
That hasn't stopped Warner Bros. from fashioning the show into a summer tentpole starring comedian-du-jour Steve Carell and leggy "The Devil Wears Prada" star Ann Hathaway.
Here's the original set-up for "Get Smart," which ran from 1965 to 1970, first on NBC then CBS: spy org CONTROL is waging a cloak-and-dagger battle against its evil competition KAOS. Leading the fight for CONTROL is Maxwell Smart, played with nasal heft by Adams.
"Those who knew 'Get Smart' will love the film in its own right," says Mosaic Media producer Alex Gartner, who tried to "reinvent the project as though there was no name recognition."
Remaking vintage TV skeins is a risky business. For every boffo summer hit like "The Untouchables" or "The Fugitive" (which grossed $76 million in 1987 and $184 million in 1993), there's an "Avengers." Based on the Blighty spy TV series from the '60s, Warners conceived the caper comedy as a tentpole with a $60-million budget. While the studio touted Uma Thurman as Emma Peel and Ralph Fiennes as John Steed, neither auds nor critics bought the combo. Released in August 1998, pic misfired domestically with $23 million.
The trick to reinventing "Smart" was to not alienate fans of the old show while pulling in fresh auds: to marry the right familiar material with hip stars. Here's how the filmmakers chased a fresh take on "Get Smart":
Don't Do Don Adams
Starting in 1999, producer Andrew Lazar shepherded "Smart" at Warners through several drafts. The studio had owned some rights to the series through HBO. "Andrew Lazar had a script at the time that was a spec," explains Warner Bros. production prexy Jeff Robinov. "It provided a good foundation for the 'Get Smart' film and it's what jumpstarted the project."
Comedy stars Jim Carrey and Will Ferrell each attached themselves to "Smart" for a time. Through their attachment, managers Mosaic Media came onboard and remained creatively involved long after their clients' departure from the project.
Way before Carell established himself as a B.O. leading laffer with "The 40 Year Old Virgin," Lazar called the former Second City alum to meet about "Smart" in the summer of 2004. "He brought his resume and headshot," says Lazar, "Steve thought he was auditioning."
Aside from notable credits as a "Daily Show" correspondent and zany turns in "Anchorman" and "Bruce Almighty," Carell's conception of Smart convinced producers that he was the right guy.
"Steve's initial thoughts were simply that he wouldn't do the voice. He wanted the character to be intelligent and his mistakes to come from exuberance, not incompetence," says co-scribe Matt Ember. "He also felt that no one could follow in Don Adam's shoes."
Ember along with his screenwriting partner Tom Astle landed the "Smart" gig after selling the producers and Carell on their version of a comedic "Bourne Identity."
"Steve described Maxwell Smart after reading our first draft as 'having steely, misguided resolve.' We took that as a compliment," adds the co-scribe.
Action over Antics
Astle credits the "Get Smart" TV show, which was "more spoof-oriented than this movie," he says, as spawning both "Naked Gun" and "Austin Powers." In order to set "Smart" apart from previous spy satires, Astle and Ember churned out a Maguffin-twisted actioner in the vein of "Mission: Impossible." What begins with an explosion at CONTROL headquarters sends Smart and Agent 99 to Moscow to uncover yellowcake uranium and back to L.A. to stop a bomb.
"When we researched the spy business, we discovered it was truly what they call 'the wilderness of mirrors': you don't know what's real and what's not," says Astle.
When it came to marrying a director to the project, Lazar and Gartner pursued Peter Segal, a helmer who they believed possessed the tonality for handling action- infused comedy.
"There was a scope and deftness in Segal's remake of 'The Longest Yard' that made me think he could handle a project of this scope," says Lazar.
Make it Resonate
Why make "Get Smart" close to 40 years after it's been on the air?
"The original series was successful because it spoofed James Bond," says Astle of the series' Cold War setting. "It let the steam out during paranoid times when people were building backyard bomb shelters."
Likewise, "Smart's" creators believe that the film version of "Smart" will resonate with auds looking to laugh in post 9/11 times. Though the Russkies are still the baddies in the present day setting, a climatic sequence entails a dirty bomb.
But Hang Onto to the Original Fans
While taking a fresh approach to "Get Smart," Segal, Ember and Astle weren't going to diss fans of the original skein's classical gags.
Segal passed a list of jokes from Brooks and Henry to the new scribes. One quip suggested by Brooks: the Chief (Alan Arkin) compliments Smart on his test results with, "I liked your essay on existentialism," to which Smart responds, "I left that one blank."
Plenty of Adams catch-phrases, such as "I missed it by that much!" and "Would you believe?" are on-screen, along with a string of supporting characters including Larabee (David Koechner) and Agent 13 (Bill Murray).
The most notable visual bit borrowed from the show is Smart's opening march as he enters CONTROL through several sliding doors. Another essential ingredient carried over from the series is the romantic banter between Smart and Agent 99.
"A romantic comedy was an important part of the 'Smart' pitch," says Ember. "The key to comedy: hire good comedy actors."


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Who brought carnaval to New World? Is it sacred or secular? What did celebration involve?
Portuguese; Sacred b/c pre-Lenten celebration; Parade including military bands & marching string and wind
What type of instruments would you see in samba parade during carnaval? What is percussion section called?
Cavaquinho (ukulele), guitars, & percussion ensemble ( surdo, caixa, cuíca); Batería
What did it mean to Luisiana in documentary to participate in carnaval? What cultures are reflected & represented during carnaval?
National identity, pride, religious act; Afro-Brazilian & Portuguese
How did Samba become popular in U.S? (2 examples)
Carmen Miranda- "Tico-Tico" (1947, Ary Barroso); Disney's
Saludos Amigos (1942)- "Aquarela do Brasil"
How is bossa nova different than samba? Derived from which continent's song traditions? Similar to what guitar-based styles?
Cool, slow, romantic; European; Son
What socioeconomic/ racial demographic tended to be most involved in bossa nova? What do lyrics tend to be about? Why does lyrical context make sense given socio-economic demographic?
White, middle class; Romance; During 1950s-1960s(prosperous times)
What international genre were bossa nova musicians & composers influenced by? How did this come full circle in 1960s?
Jazz; Influenced U.S. jazz artists to create jazz samba


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August 8, 2014
Blackberry galette
I decided to go to my friend Lina's parents place yesterday to pick some blackberries and hang out with her and her family. I've known them for 13 years now. Still going strong. It feels like there is always a celebration going on when I'm there (not because of me, of course..). I like that.
I brought pie dough so we could make a galette, because I knew there would be berries to pick. Lots and lots of ripe blackberries. It's always a challenge to bake at someone else's place because you never know what ingredients they have on hand. I always have sugar, flour, butter, eggs, milk.. yeah, you get the idea. But not all people do. You don't "know" the oven like your own and you have no idea what kitchen tools they have. And I didn't bring any props, because I really didn't plan to make a blogpost. This galette is pretty great on its own and there is really no need for fancy props here.
This galette has just the right amount of sweetness, so you can easily sneak in a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you want to. Or two, or even three..
blackberry galette
Makes 2 galettes (the size pictured)
1 1/3 cup (195 g) all purpose flour
1 tbsp powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
150 g cold butter in cubes
3-4 tbsp ice water
500 g fresh blackberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp vanilla powder
1 egg
1 tbsp milk
1 tbsp granulated sugar
Mix flour, powdered sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the butter and mix until you get fine crumbs. Add the water (begin with 3 tbsp and add an additional 1 tbsp if the dough feels too dry) and mix until the dough just comes together. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and put in the fridge for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Divide the dough into two pieces. Roll out both pieces on a lightly floured surface. Transfer the dough rounds to a baking sheet covered with baking paper.
Put blackberries in a large bowl. Mix sugar, cornstarch and vanilla in a small bowl. Add sugar mixture to the blackberries, folding carefully to avoid crushing the berries. Divide berries between the dough rounds, folding up the edges around the berries.
Lightly beat egg with milk in a small bowl. Brush edges with egg wash, then sprinkle 1/2 tbsp sugar over each galette. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown and filling bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes, then serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Can you believe that I also was just going to make a blackberry galette?! Such a coincidence))) hah)ReplyDelete
Anyway, your photos are very beautiful!)
This is stunning. I love making galettes in the summer!ReplyDelete
What a lovely late-summer-countryside-atmosphere you captured!ReplyDelete
I just posted a raspberry galette, shot in a light and airy style, though. Can't bring myself to mystic light shots, don't even really know why... love these so much when I see them here or elsewhere, but I guess its just not my personal style - which I regret somehow!!
So gorgeous, Linda. Blackberries are a bit hard to come by here in Finland, and if you find them being sold somewhere, they are ridiculously expensive... There's a blackberry bush growing in my grandparents garden back in South Germany and it's such a joy to be there picking the berries. They are decadent and always feel kind of luxurious to me.ReplyDelete
I am so gonna try this.ReplyDelete
looks very nice!!!!ReplyDelete
That looks awesome! I love galettes like this, especially with fresh fruit :)ReplyDelete
Freshly picked berries? Double points! :)ReplyDelete
this looks so delicious!ReplyDelete
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This is stunning! I love that you travel with pie crust!ReplyDelete
looks delicious!ReplyDelete
Beautiful & rustic tart with gorgeously colored fruit, love to taste some!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you so much! I love rustic tarts like this one :-)Delete
This blackberry galette looks fabulous!ReplyDelete
I have been making rustic tarts all Summer and this one will be no exception! Thank you for sharing, cannot wait to try! xoxo -ashleyReplyDelete
So gorgeously flaky, I love galettes and they are even better with blackberries!ReplyDelete
These photos!!!! Ah, I'm in heaven and I haven't even had a bite.ReplyDelete
Beautyful post with beautyful pictures.ReplyDelete
a yummy cake^^
Great post! Thanks for sharing this information. I gained quite a lot of knowledge after reading your blog thank you.ReplyDelete
A perfect Patio atmosphere Inspired
That is so brilliant to bring already-made pie dough! I picked blackberries at my inlaws' house last month and had to carefully get them home to use them. Next time, I'm bringing my own goods :)ReplyDelete
I've just found your blog, and it's stunning! I've been scrolling through and I'm now starving... DReplyDelete
You've definitely going to do some more baking, at the moment all I can do is a standard (but still delicious) cupcake! x
Made it today, i was excited since i saw the pictures and everything. I'm gonna take a slice immediately. thank you very much, xoxo <3ReplyDelete
Looks so delicious and even though they have a rustic look, they are so elegant. Simple and flavorful. A smart dessert!ReplyDelete
Hurrah, now I know what to do with the glut of blackberries collected yesterday! What a beautiful blog you have. I shall be following with interest :)ReplyDelete


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Jesus said:
"I am the good shepherd […] I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd." (John 10:14,16)
Jesus presented Himself as the Good Shepherd and his followers were His flock. In the verse mentioned above, He wasn't only talking about His current followers of that point in time. He was letting them know that many more would add to their number, not only from different locations, different cultures, but also from different times throughout History.
Ever since then, Christianity grew and many people chose to belong to Jesus's flock. People so diverse, but they all had at least one single characteristic in common, and that's what allow them all to be part of one single flock: they all follow the same Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
Christians and the Church made a lot of mistakes throughout History because they forgot to listen to the Shepherd's voice. Today, looking back at those times, it is easy to see how wrong they were, but we keep doing the same thing. New mistakes, but the reason is the same: we lose track of the One we should be following.
When Jesus was talking to His disciples shortly before He was arrested, He prayed. In that last prayer that He did in the presence of His disciples, He emphasized this important characteristic about all His followers: their unity.
"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me." (John 17:20-23)
Our unity is a testimony of God's love to the world! So may that be our prayer too, that we focus on what makes us part of the flock instead of what makes us different, so we can love each other and respect our differences. If we need to correct each other, let us do it with love, and keep in mind that we are part of the same whole, we are sheeps of the same flock. And we are not in this alone.
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Dear Dr. Don,
I am embarking on a simple savings plan as I climb out of debt. I recently got an extra job that will bring in about $250 per month. I was thinking about beginning to build a certificate of deposit ladder and each month buying another CD. Is this a good strategy, or should I simply put the money into a savings account? I am currently on a budget that will have me debt-free in about 24 months. I have no emergency savings.
-- Veronica Victor
Dear Veronica,
Congratulations on taking the debt bull by the horns and designing a two-year plan to get you debt-free. Taking on an extra job to increase your monthly income is also a great step for people who have the time and inclination to do that.
I think you should focus on building an emergency savings fund first before looking to invest. The downside to using CDs in an emergency savings fund is you'd have to pay an interest penalty for early withdrawal should you need to cash in a CD for a financial emergency. As long as you understand that, however, there's something to be said for combining the two goals and building a CD ladder with your emergency savings fund.
I initially liked your idea of investing in a $250 CD every month. If you picked a five-year maturity as your investment horizon, then you'd buy a new five-year CD for $250 every month.
But after 60 months, you'd have a five-year ladder with 60 rungs. That's where I start to have a problem. Do you really want 60 deposit accounts to hold an investment of $15,000?
How about letting the $250 paychecks accumulate for six months in a high-yield savings or money market account, and then invest in the five-year CD? You'll gain the benefit of having some liquid savings available for emergencies, and you'll only wind up with 10 CDs after five years instead of 60.
I typically recommend that people have three to six months' worth of living expenses set aside in an emergency savings fund. Once you reach that target with your CD ladder, it's time to look elsewhere for investment opportunities.
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On a balmy May day on the roof deck of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Ringo Roseman spoke with passion and verve about how Nathan Irish and Elisa Reape are happiest when making each other happy. Clad in a black tuxedo, he pronounced them husband and wife with the ease of a seasoned professional, and got roaring applause from the 80 or so family and friends watching the ceremony.
Not bad for a first-timer.
Roseman, 31, is not a priest or rabbi (he's a bar manager), but he did fill out a short form on the Universal Life Church Monastery website awarding him the designation of minister and allowing him to legally perform the ceremony in Philadelphia. When Nathan, 36, and Elisa, 39 (both bartenders), told him his gregarious attitude would make him their ideal wedding officiant, he jumped at the chance. Although becoming ordained was easier than buying airline tickets online, he took the job very seriously, reading sample speeches and studying ceremony videos on YouTube. (He considered crashing a few ceremonies, but thought better of it.)


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Making Naan at Home
February 28th, 2008
My family has been working on home-made naan recipes for years. Naan is traditionally made in the tandoor, a clay oven which you're not likely to have at home in America, so I once thought we would never get them quite right.
Until now! Recently I saw Anjum Anand make naan from scratch on "Indian Food Made Easy," her BBC television show and her accompanying cookbook. It looked too simple to be true, but I tried it and was delighted. At last we have a recipe for home-made naan, and it contains no yeast.
I describe Anjum Anand as "the Indian Nigella." She is up front and friendly with a great deal of style in her dishes. Her goal is to show you how delicious Indian food is really not so difficult for home cooks. In fact, a lot of good Indian food can be made easily, even from scratch!
Anjum Anand gets high marks from me personally, too as I loved eating at Cafe Spice in NYC where she was once a chef. She gets props for making a lot of my native Gujarati food, which is rarely found in Indian restaurants and markets in the US where North Indian foods are favored. Anjum Anand takes both traditional and non-traditional approaches, doing whatever it takes to make simple and quality Indian food.
I DVR'd her naan episode of "Indian Food Made Easy" and got to work. Here is her naan recipe, just fine for your regular home oven! I also had fun rolling them out with these traditional Indian rolling pins, which come in various shapes and sizes.
Anjum made topping suggestions, but you can just as well use your imagination and add almost anything you like. I made a few different types, including:
1. Jeera Naan – I sprinkled and pressed cumin seeds into some of my naans. Whole cumin gives a really smokey aroma when toasted, and they toast perfectly without burning as these naan cook fairly quickly.
2. Garlic Naan – I minced garlic, rolled out about a 4″ disc, and folded and rolled it again into a naan. I did not want garlic to burn on the top, so I kept the garlic inside.
3. Cheese Naan – I used shredded pepper jack cheese and followed the same method as garlic naan to fold it in. I sprinkled the top with a few red pepper flakes to distinguish these naan visually.
A few tips Anjum did not mention and my own observations from when I made it:
1. If you prick the naan with a fork before you place it in the oven, it won't puff up as much. This is what Anjum did on her TV show, but it makes the naan a bit crunchy. I like the puffy version :) Give both a try both ways to see what you like.
2. Fair warning that these do cook quickly, so stay ready. You will figure out how much time your oven needs after you've practiced with a few.
3. In Seattle the open air can be too damp, which I later realized as my dough was struggling to rise. Mine did not rise much, but I did knead it a lot! Anjum does say in her recipe that the dough rises, but I find that the key is in the kneading, which she also points out in the actual TV show. You have to knead till the dough is nice and soft! I personally feel that kneading is more important than rising for the end product to turn out nice and soft. The freshness and type of flour might affect this as well.
4. When you crank up your oven to the highest temperature it can reach — mine goes to 500 F (260 C) — everything and anything in the bottom of your oven will burn and smoke. I keep my oven very clean, but at that temperature I still set off my smoke alarms :-P
I always change things around in recipes, but I have to say Anjum Anand's recipe was just-right. These taste ten times better than what you can find in a store, and you don't need to order from a restaurant for $2 a piece! I hope you enjoy impressing your friends and family with home-made naan :)
Note: This is not my recipe! I simply followed Anjum's recipe and tweaked things bit to my liking and environment. If you have questions or concerns about the recipe or what did not work for you, I suggest asking the creator and not me. I liked the results I got!
38 Responses to "Making Naan at Home"
i love naan…i could eat it just that without anything.;but of course the best is when i dip them on my spicy curry! thanks for sharing the recipe, now we can make our own home made naans
I recently became a fan of Naan and I'd love to try my hand at making it. But I always seem to have a problem with getting it to rise. Maybe my yeast is old ?
I have seen naan everywhere (on the Internet, I mean) but never knew one could make them at home! Those are nice!
yay! i love naan…my dad makes flatbread (he's afghani), but not naan…i'll have to make some next time i visit them…oh, and maybe some chana masala too :)
I too LOVE naan! If only I could fit a tandoor into my kitchen! :) I usally get the frozen naan from TJ's but this doesn't look too difficult. I agree, Anjum is amazing!!!
Oh I cheat and buy the bagged naan. Shame on me! I'll have to follow in your foodsteps!
My mouth is watering Mo. Its been a while since i had naan. Hubby loves garlic naan, i'm more of a roomali roti gal ! i love your jeera naan , but also when i can get some i prefer the plain tandoori roti !!!
mmm, I LOVE naan bread – your rendition with the garlic sounds particularly enticing!!I just discovered your blog, and I LOVE it – looking forward to reading more posts! :0)
Dhanggit – That was my big plan with these ;)Amanda – No yeast required, check out the actual recipe, it has very few ingredients.Patricia – Yes, I've been struggling to solve that mystery and finally found this great recipe.Gratefulgrl80 – mmm! Channa Masala that's what we ate these with :) The afghani flatbreads are yummy, I would love to learn those next.Erik – Yes, if you find one, let me know ;) I am sorry to say TJ naan are the most awful. In fact, I have had issues with Trader Joes frozen foods from day 1. Try buying them from an Indian grocery stores, even places like Ballard Town & Country have them, and The Souk at PPM.White on Rice Couple – I think we are all with you, most people just buy them. But now that I discovered this easy recipe, I'll use fewer of those. I bet you'll like it.Kajal – My hubby loves naan, too. Roomali roti. I can't tell how long it has been since I found a decent one.Veggiegirl – The garlic is our favorite, too. Thanks for stopping by, and yes please do check out more.
girl, the naan looks hot
I've only made naan at home once, and it definitely was not authentic. I should give this a try, because I really love naan!!
These look as good as they must taste!Garlic naan is my favoriteFresh is best!
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whoa, i can make naan at home?! this is the best day ever! i'm trying this one *soon*.
I am thrilled! I love making Indian Food at home, but I have never thought to attempt Naan Bread. I think you have inspired me:)
Frantic Foodie, Deborah, B W, Shuma, Michelle, Anticiplate – Thanks for all your comments – this recipe is truly simple and delicious if you haven't attempted naan at home…and who doesn't love fresh naan…Enjoy!
There is nothing like homemade bread, yeast or otherwise – it's the best! With a simple and delicious flatbread recipe like this I bet you never purchase store bought again.
That looks so yummy! I would love to eat that! Well done with your blog!
I really like naan but never made it. I may attempt to do it. Your pictures are great.
Thankyou thats brilliant! I'm going to try some tonight.I've got pooris down to perfection but my naan come out like lead weights and I too like mine garlicky and puffy… the family will be very happy if I succeed!
oh I remember seeing this episode…my first ever show of hers and came away thinking…she makes naan look easy :) I might even try it.
Lisarene – So true, you don't feel like buying naan after this :)Netdoctor – Thanks for stopping by.Helene – Thanks & go for it!Kate – Nice, if you can make pooris, this should be a piece of cake ;)M&Ms – It's so true, I feel like she makes every complicated Indian dish look so easy – that's what we need!
I have never made Naan and this has given me a kick to have a go – thank you.We buy it from the supermarket at some expense so I will be intrigued to see how this works out.Thank you CharlotteGreat Big Veg Challenge
I've been resisting buying her cookbook, but I saw her making the nan as well, and have ordered it, she made it look so easy!Your nan looks gorgeous!
Awesome stuff! I made my first ever naan bread a month ago now, and it was really great. To think I had been buying store bought ones for years, and never realised how easy (and how fun) it was to make your own.No other naan bread honestly compares to that which you cook at home.. Same goes for a decent curry come to think of it!Great blog, nice to see a local Seattle'r.
Charlotte – Thanks for your sweet comment. You know what else would be good on leftover naan – you can turn them into personal pizzas the next day :) See my pizza post from September 07Kelly-Jane – Thanks, let me know how her book is. It is not in the US markets yet. We also get to see the shows bit later than you guys.Matt Wright – Thank you! I bet your naans were great judging from your other food. I am curious now how you made them. And, yes the store bought ones don't compare anymore!
I tried this recipe today and I must be an idiot because it did NOT turn out. The dough was anything but soft, did not come together well, and it never did rise, not even a little bit. I followed the directions exactly but decided that it must be the lack of yeast. ??So confused. Perhaps I need to see her make it!
Gina Bina – I am sorry to hear it did not turn out. Naan is one of those things that comes with practice. One thing I forgot to emphasize in my post, but is very obvious from Anjum's show, is kneading the dough a lot. You must knead the dough till it is soft. The type and freshness of flour might also matter. If you get a chance, do check out her show, it definitely helped me to watch her cook, more than simply reading the recipe. Good luck next time!
Hi,Have blogged your Naan as a model recipe in my One page cookbook – 1001 Naans. Thanks for the recipe.
wonderful post. My husband and I saw this show on AZN too but we were too lazy to make it.
Ramki – This is not mine, but Anjum Anand's. Feel free to link.Maybelles mom – Thanks, perhaps one of these days you'll find time to make them ;)
I tried the naan recipe last night, but it didn't rise, even after waiting all night. Maybe my house is too cold and damp, here on Vashon Island. Can it really rise to double with no yeast? I'd love your advice! Thanks! Tami
Tami – Thanks for your feedback! I am updating my post to say that the key is in the kneading! The more you knead the better the finished naan will be, and that rising is not as important.
thanks for the tip, Mango Power Girl! Love love love your blog. Thanks for sharing your passion for food so eloquently!
I learned about naan in school; a housemate had naan and then found it at the store, but now have to travel to that store chain to get more! I'm glad to find this recipe – I've seen recipes that have yogurt in it; can this recipe be modified to have yogurt in it? Can't wait to try… I like eating warmed naan by itself
I just read your profile to find out where your screen name came from, and was surprised to see that you and your Husband lived in Ithaca! The 'store' I found the naan in was wegman's and tops… the housemate was an Indian grad student at Cornell (I was horticulture undergrad '95). I took one of the cooking classes at the hotel school and love cooking different ethnic foods that can be found all around upstate/central ny. Funny who you meet on the internet ; )
Thank you very much for this recipe and tips!You're a Star!
Thank you!! I found your post while trying to find a way to make naan at home. Can't WAIT to make this. YUM!


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Designers Divulge Their Halloween Costumes to SaksPOV
— By Caroline Tell
Fashion designers are no strangers to costumes — dressing up is their livelihood, after all. But on Halloween all bets are off as designers such as Rachel Roy, Alice + Olivia's Stacey Bendet, Chris Benz, Alexis Bittar and Vena Cava's Lisa Mayock take time out from creating elegant runway looks to channeling ghouls, goblins or sometimes, a beloved Nintendo character. Here, the designers spill details of their out-of-the-box ensembles for October 31.
"I love any costume that passes along good energy, like an Indian god or goddess that embodies love and divine joy… or Deepak Chopra," says designer Rachel Roy, who plans to spend Halloween with her daughters.
Alice + Olivia designer Stacey Bendet will tread less on the spiritual side of dress up and opt for some sexier options this Halloween. She'll dress as either Marilyn Monroe or a vampire bride before heading to her friend's house for what she calls "the most insane party each year."
Though he'll be in Tokyo on Halloween, Chris Benz took his inspiration from the south of Spain and will replicate the garb of the mighty Matador. The masculine choice is a far cry from his latter day looks.
My grandmother once made me a tarantula costume for scratch that was amazing," says Benz. "It was stuffed with pillows and with giant antennae."
The bug theme, however, may be seeing its renaissance, at least for Alexis Bittar, who plans on dressing up with friends as the city's modern day plague — bed bugs. The jewelry designer will spend the day not infesting New York apartments, but watching kids trick or While Vena Cava designer Lisa Mayock is still conceiving a "beach community" getup, she admits her favorite part of Halloween is hanging out with common costume enthusiasts.
"Last year my boyfriend and I were Mario and Luigi, and we met two other Mario and Luigis and hung out with them most of the night," she says.
Check out what designers dressed up as for Halloween in years past: Chris Benz as a bell hop; Alice + Olivia designer Stacey Bendet played "make-believe" princess as a little girl; and Lisa Mayock channels Bruno.
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Duce is trying to sell your sister pipe.
hey i got to drop a duce
hey i got to drop a duce
โดย oba 09 สิงหาคม 2005
Used in place of a sign off. Derived from the term 'peace', and in refference to the hand siginal often asociated with 'peace and love'(from the hippie movement).
also, the act of showing the index and middle finger refering to peace and love.
also, the act of showing the index and middle finger refering to peace and love.
Beth said: Goodbye
Jack said: Duce
as Beth was leaving jack fliped her a Duce
Jack said: Duce
as Beth was leaving jack fliped her a Duce
โดย Salcker Apathy 28 มีนาคม 2005
take a shit. drop number 2
You best take some matches or light a candle if yer gonna drop a duce in my bathroom
Take a shit. See also dump.
I just dropped a major duce in her toilet.
โดย naztmofo 02 กรกฎาคม 2005
Term used to describe taking a dump. See also: dump.
"I've go a duce on deck that could choke a donkey" or "I just took a huge duce"
โดย Nick 08 ตุลาคม 2004
To take a fat shit. Drop a number 2. To Drop the Cosby Kids off at the swiming hole.
I have to go take a duce before it comes out in my pants.
โดย Sean 16 มิถุนายน 2004
A word used to ask for the rest of a half smoked cigarette.
when youre too cheap to have your own damn cigarettes... you find someone who's smoking one, you ask "can i get duce?"... and usually they give you the rest, or at least a few drags of their smoke.
โดย n 06 มีนาคม 2004