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Sunday, June 15, 2008
Sows to Salami
Sorry folks, but I've been too distracted over the last couple of weeks to devote much time to writing.
Writing is funny like that. Sometimes my fingers just can't shut up and the words pour out like water from a hacked fire-hydrant. Then there are there are the dry times when it's all I can do to type my user name and password. It's not exactly writer's block; not my form of writer's block anyway. It's more like writer's ennui: I try to write and become so bored by the process, I give up. Whatever, I'll get over it.
I had a very busy week at the farm turning some of the meat from our late Berkshire sows (above left) into comestible products. In addition to my typical production of soups, puddings, chicken and turkey sausage etc., I made 40 pounds of Tuscan style salami, 40 pounds of orange-cardamom salami and about 50 pounds of pancetta.
I'm sure that I have noted many times that the inspiration for my two-boots-on-the-floor return to the craft of charcuterie was a reading of Charcuterie by Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn. But what I have not said is that despite having many other references and a bunch of recipes from back in the day when I used to make charcuterie for my restaurant clients, for the first couple of weeks at the farm I mostly worked from Charcuterie.
Now, I know you all know that Ruhlman is a friend of mine, and that I'd say nice things about his book even if I thought it sucked (which I don't). But what you may not know is that by admitting that I used Ruhlman and Polcyn to reestablish my skills, I have made made what amounts to a ringing endorsement.
See, I hate reading cookbooks, even very excellent bestselling ones.
In my world, there are few types of books that are more boring than cookbooks (perhaps chick-lit and diet books?). Cookbooks always have too many details and invariably, ingredients that are either unavailable, unnecessary or unacceptable. And let's be real, cookbooks are lists. I suppose there are lots of people who enjoy reading lists (scriveners, perhaps?), but unless we're talking about a list of names of lottery winners with my name on it, I'm nonplussed to the hilt.
If a cookbook has any value to me it, is mostly in the concepts that it purveys. And that's pretty much how I read them, for the concepts. I don't want whole recipes from books, I want the idea of the recipe. That's why one of my favorite cookbooks is Le Guide Culinaire, by Escoffier et al. Le Guide is mostly a description of about 4000 dishes, with very little detail. Sure, the dishes are mostly dated and unattractive to modern eaters. But the book is nearly unparalleled in its Platonic approach to cooking as it suggests what a dish could become if only the cook had the will and the skill to prepare it.
Anyway, I found that Ruhlman and Polcyn's book, while not the Parnassian masterwork that is Le Guide (Sorry guys) was full of the kind of information that I needed to get back in the game. For example, it told me that sausage meat should typically be 25 % fatback and salted at the rate of .333 oz of salt per 16 oz of meat. (I found that .25 oz salt to 16 oz meat works better.) That's what I like, give me the Ur recipe, the simplest, most basic version without the "internal garnish cut into 5mm square dice" and chrome bumpers and let me fill in the details. Okay, okay, it's true the book is also filled with a lot of detail. If it wasn't I'd probably be the only one interested in buying it. Not too many people are going to be interested in a book that only gives names of dishes and relative proportions of ingredients.
Hmm, maybe that's the book I should write :-)
Well, so, here is a slide show of some of the stuff I made this week. All of the the items you see were made from our Berkshire sows. As you will see in the photos the meat is very dark and -please take it on faith- flavorful. It is clearly not the other white meat.
The Tuscan style salami is derived from the recipe in Charcuterie. The orange cardamom salami, inspired by a suggestion from my former apprentice, Christian the Apprentice, is my own recipe and the pancetta is almost verbatim Ruhlman and Polycn.
10 comments:
- blondee47 said...
oh god i am salivating...off to get the jewish version - karnatzel....Bob i use an italian butcher and always buy a charcuteries style meat that he makes and he shows it together with the pig's head....i buy it all the time and never remember the name...absolutely lean, smoked dry and i could eat a pound sliced thin by myself just snacking...do u know what i am talking about?
- June 15, 2008 at 5:58 PM
- Bob del Grosso said...
No blondee47, it does not sound familiar. It's not tongue, is it?
- June 15, 2008 at 9:58 PM
- Chris said...
Bob it all looks wonderful.
I am just getting started in the Charc world and Rulhman and Polcyn was a cover to cover read for me.
I agree with you about cookbooks but this one is easy on the eyes and soul.
Just curious Bob, where is the farm?
- June 16, 2008 at 12:12 AM
- ntsc said...
The farm is someplace in Pennsylvania, I think Bob has a link to it's website on his blog.
I've not only made the Tuscan salami and the dry cured ham from Charcuteire, but Ruhlman has sampled both. 10 of us had lunch with him in Cleveland early in the month. We cooked the lunch.
Ruhlman did say he was working on a book about proportions in food, as example the 1 2 3 cookie and what happens when you change the ratio.
- June 16, 2008 at 10:22 AM
- Linda said...
I know what you mean about cookbooks and lists, but I love to find evocative descriptions (Marlena de Blasi's "Regional Foods of Southern Italy"), or note the use of unusual ingredients (e.g., ethnic cuisine), or familiarize myself with ingredients and styles and methods with which I'm not familiar (Charcuterie).
For complicated cakes, I often follow recipes first in order to understand how the finished product should taste, as well as how it was put together.
Being almost completely self-taught, I once depended completely on cookbooks (my mother only liked to make reservations), and I'm still very much attached to my first real cookbook, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."
If Ruhlman is indeed writing a book about proportions in food, I shall be one of the first customers to buy the book!
And Bob, your charcuterie looks delicious and tempting! I only wish you lived closer to my neck of the woods.
- June 16, 2008 at 10:45 AM
You are right about the salt - the recipes I have tried from the book all seem a bit salty, and your suggestion is eminently reasonable, Not to take away from the new vistas Charcuterie has afforded me (I have a pork belly curing in my fridge as we communicate electronically).
Being less experienced and definitely a home cook, I actually like to have a recipe (or six) the first couple of times I try something and then I start diverging.
On an unrelated note, maybe blondee47 is thinking of guanciale?
- June 16, 2008 at 8:57 PM
- Bob del Grosso said...
johnny disaster,
I thought that blondee47 might be thinking of guanciale too until I realized that she had mentioned that the meat was very lean.
of course recipes are indispensable at some point. but in my system they are not aspirational: they are to be grocked and moved on from (sic)
- June 17, 2008 at 6:27 AM
- blondee47 said...
Porchetta!! called the butcher and asked...he makes his own and displays with the head...have to ask if one eats the head?
- June 17, 2008 at 11:46 AM
- ntsc said...
You make head cheese with the head or I think the French Laundry Cookbook has pigs head try The French Laundry at Home: http://carolcookskeller.blogspot.com/2008/05/head-to-toe-part-two-pigs-head.html
- June 17, 2008 at 2:33 PM
- blondee47 said...
my butcher said the pig is coming tomorrow and it will be ready friday...i eat it cold in a sandwich if it lasts long enough to get it home...he also makes his own sausages...must ask about salami....cause now i am craving salami...
love him cause he also gives back to the community via PBS where he sponsors Lidia B's cooking show...
- June 17, 2008 at 2:41 PM


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As an "up-and-coming artist" now approaching his mid-30s, Jason Ricci readily admits he's become a bit jaded and disenchanted with his band's quest for a music-business breakthrough.
"I've lost a lot of faith in the music industry at large, but I haven't lost faith in the fans," the harmonica player and singer told me in a recent phone interview from his home in Nashville. "I have seen the band's audience growing at every gig."
So, the high-energy, uniquely talented singer and musician who headlines Thursday's Crib Full of Blues benefit at McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon in downtown Grand Rapids keeps hammering on, busting out the kind of live shows that people buzz about for months. (Read more about the charity here).
Ricci's band, New Blood, features Shawn Starski on guitar, Todd Edmunds on bass and the newest member, Ed Michaels on drums. (See my column on the Crib Full of Blues benefit in Sunday's Grand Rapids Press).
Ricci last rolled through Grand Rapids about a year ago, when he played Billy's Lounge and I got a chance to chat with him then. At the time, he was sort of hoping the band was on the verge of a breakout.
I spoke with him again last week, and while the flying finger of fate hasn't yet turned him into a superstar, Ricci and his band last month did release an impressive new album, "Done With the Devil," which they'll tour heavily behind this spring and summer. It's filled with an eclectic blend of the blues, jazz, pop, rock and funk that's tough to categorize but easy to love.
"I continue to covet that visualization or delusion (of a breakout album)," Ricci, 34, joked. "But
the recession has done nothing to hurt our CD sales or our fan base, or the amount of gigs we do, or how hard we work at each show. Even on our worst night, we've never half-assed it. The fans relate to that."
Ricci noted the new album has sold better than his previous CDs and the band has reached "a tremendous comfort level" on stage.
"Musically, it's incredible," he raved. "It's approaching almost pure telepathy. It's very exciting, and it's never, ever, ever boring."
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Date: 5/28/2013
St. Catherine CEO Birdzell Most Influential
St. Catherine Hospital CEO Jo Ann Birdzell (third from left) has been chosen as the Most Influential Woman of the Year for 2013. Winners and nominees from Community Foundation of NW Indiana, Inc. (CFNI)/Community Healthcare System include (left to right) St. Catherine Hospital Community Outreach Coordinator Khisha Anderson, Senior VP and CFO for CFNI Mary Ann Shacklett, St. Catherine CEO Jo Ann Birdzell and Chairman of the Board of Directors for CFNI Frankie Fesko.
St. Catherine Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Birdzell has been selected as Most Influential Woman in Northwest Indiana not only for her positive impact in the field of Healthcare, but for the overall contributions she has made in service to the Region. Professionals from 11 industries were honored May 23 at an awards banquet at Avalon Manor with more than 500 guests in attendance.
Influential Women of Northwest Indiana is an organization devoted to providing women with the resources, recognition and motivation necessary to be successful in the business world. Every year, Influential Women honors the most influential and up-and-coming women in each of 11 different industries, ranging from construction and healthcare to education and government.
"As a leading healthcare provider throughout Northwest Indiana, we are deeply committed to the communities we serve," said John Gorski, Chief Operating Officer of Community Healthcare System. "Jo Ann is a leader who is known for her generosity and service to the community. Through her many contributions, and her passion for caring and her advocacy for the underinsured and uninsured, she has had a direct impact on the health and well-being of our communities. We are extremely proud of her accomplishments and this well-deserved recognition."
According to Gorski, Birdzell is a noted healthcare advocate committed to improving the quality of healthcare for Northwest Indiana residents for decades. She works closely with legislators and decision makers in Indianapolis to make sure the needs are met for those living here in the region.
"While she is small in stature, JoAnn is powerful and has a heart of gold with a mighty voice for those in need," he added.
Birdzell began her healthcare career as a nurse, working her way up into leadership roles and striving to be a mentor and role model for other women. For more than two decades, Birdzell has held various leadership positions at St. Catherine Hospital, until 2001 when she was named CEO. She has opened doors for others to follow and has had an impact on women in the field of healthcare in Northwest Indiana.
"Female leaders who take on professional leadership positions have to focus on hard work, have a passion for what they do and develop and build support teams who have the same drive. This team should be committed and professional and have common goals with a strategy and mission to create a better world," said Birdzell.
Birdzell has stayed involved in the community and is an active member of: Sigma Theta Tau; National Honorary Society for Nursing; American Hospital Association; American Nursing Association; MCHA Metropolitan Chicago Health Council, Chicago, Illinois; Catholic Health Association; Purdue University, Chancellor Council and Indiana University, Allied Health Care Council. She also has been actively involved with numerous healthcare organizations both in Indiana and Illinois. In 2006, she was presented with the Distinguished Service Award from the Indiana Hospital Association. In 2008, Birdzell was named Lake Shore Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year.
More recent recognitions in 2012 include the St. Joseph the Worker Award by Calumet College of St. Joseph. Criteria for the St. Joseph the Worker Award includes distinction in his or her profession or vocation; noteworthy devotion to his or her community, country, or family; and embodiment of the ideals and virtues of college patron St. Joseph the Worker over the course of his or her career. Birdzell also was named a "Pillar of the Community" by Healthy East Chicago Inc. This honor recognizes those dedicated to improving the quality of life for those who live in East Chicago.
The Influential Woman's program's honorees were selected by a committee of business leaders who had the challenging task of narrowing the 90 nominees to just one winner for "Influential Woman" and "Up and Coming Woman" in each of the 11 industry categories (22 winners total).
Community Healthcare System administration and staff, and parent company Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc. (CFNI) received other nominations as well.
St. Catherine Hospital Community Outreach Coordinator Khisha Anderson also was nominated in the Healthcare category. Senior Vice President and CFO for Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana Mary Ann Shacklett was a finalist in the Finance category as Most Influential Woman.
Last year, St. Mary Medical Center CEO Janice Ryba was honored as Most Influential Woman in Healthcare. For her philanthropic work in the community and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of CFNI, Inc. Frankie Fesko also previously was honored with the inaugural Most Influential Community Leader award.
"We created this event to encourage, support, and celebrate our female business leaders in Northwest Indiana," said Andrea Pearman, president of Diversified Marketing Strategies (DMS). DMS is a full-service marketing communications agency headquartered in Crown Point and the program's founder. DMS is also the publisher of Building Indiana News, an award-winning magazine that is the leading source of business and economic development news throughout Indiana. "We are honored to bring together such an accomplished group of women to share their successes and facilitate networking between the real movers and shakers of our business communities," Pearman added.
Birdzell shared that she has learned many lessons about leadership throughout her career but credits one of her favorite female leaders — Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Margaret Thatcher.
"One of my favorite quotes of hers regarding leadership is, 'I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but should get you pretty near,'" said Birdzell.


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The following video is from Thursday's Investor Beat, in which host Chris Hill, along with analysts Charly Travers and Jason Moser, break down the hardest-hitting investing stories of the day.
United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS ) reported lower-than-expected earnings and took a hit; Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ ) drops after the Justice Department blocks Anheuser-Busch InBev's proposed $20B purchase of Grupo Modelo; Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT ) falls after profits fell 26%; and BlackBerry (NASDAQ: BBRY ) tumbles again, for the fourth day in a row. In this installment of Investor Beat, our analysts talk about some of the day's big movers and shakers.
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ROCKLAND – A Tenants Harbor man was sentenced this week to 15 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of 11 sex offenses involving a girl.
On Dec. 5, a Knox County Superior Court jury found Donald R. Keating Jr., 44, guilty of one count of gross sexual misconduct, stemming from an Aug. 15, 1989, offense. He also was convicted of 10 counts of gross sexual assault against the same person. Those crimes occurred between Oct. 15, 1989, and Oct. 15, 1992.
Justice John Atwood presided at the trial and sentencing. The girl was described as being under 14.
On Monday, Keating was sentenced to 15 years in prison with all but seven years suspended, and six years probation.
Defense attorney Steven Peterson of Rockport appealed the sentence, so Keating remains free on bail pending that appeal. District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlau represented the state in the case.
In December, Atwood ordered a presentence investigation and set bail at $50,000 single surety or $5,000 cash. After the verdicts, Rushlau argued for no bail, but the judge reasoned that the offenses had occurred 10 or more years ago, that Keating has had no criminal record since 1980, and that Keating had appeared throughout the process.


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The 25hours Hotel Zurich West was developed with the team of Alfredo Häberli Design Development together with Aeberli Vega Zanghi Architects and with Stefanie Häberli-Bachmann. The 25hours Hotel is his first chance to completely design a hotel and combine his well-known products with new, exciting ideas, especially designed for 25hours. 25hours through and through, of course with its own little wink and a dip in the paint jar. As designer of the hotel, Alfredo Häberli creates surprise with double-entendre and value-added in the different room elements.
With the working title of "the smile of my hometown" the hotel is riddled with artistic and graphical interventions, which lead the guests out into the new home town of 25hours and into the favorite spots of the design team – beyond banks, chocolate and watches. On the one hand, Häberli and 25hours are declaring their love for Zurich, on the other hand, the hotel becomes a three dimensional city guide in the form of decorations, objects and quotes. The interior becomes a mirror of the city.
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The headline-making shake-up at The X Factor has stripped the show down to its very foundation, with Paula Abdul confirming on Tuesday that she is leaving the Fox talent show.
"Yes, it's true; I won't be returning to The X Factor next season," Abdul, 49, said in a statement released by her rep.
"She was fired, but everything is amicable," a source tells PEOPLE. "They had fun last season, but the show's evolved."
Based on her statement, Abdul isn't taking the news personally. "I've learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions often times override personal considerations," she said. "Simon and I, along with Fox and Fremantle, have been communicating about this for a while now, and I have absolute understanding of the situation."
Host Steve Jones and Abdul's fellow panelist Nicole Scherzinger are also departing the show, leaving L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell to judge and mentor contestants on season 2.
"I want to say a massive thank you to Paula, Nicole and Steve for being part of The X Factor last year," Cowell said in a statement Tuesday. "You do develop friendships with the people you work with and Paula, in particular, is a very close friend and I expect to be working with her on another project in the near future."
Apparently, the feeling is mutual. "Simon is, and will remain, a dear friend of mine, and I've treasured my experience working this past season with my extended family at Fox and Fremantle," Abdul also said. "I want nothing more than for The X Factor to exceed ALL of their wildest dreams."
She concluded with, "This truly has been a blessing and I am most grateful."
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10 things we learned from the new 'Star Trek Into Darkness' preview
Just who is Benedict Cumberbatch playing?
Is Kirk's new love interest Carol Marcus, Janice Rand or Christine Chapel?
It was clear when Alice Eve ("Men in Black 3") was cast in "Star Trek Into Darkness" she was meant to be a new love interest for someone on the Enterprise and likely none other than James T. Kirk (Chris Pine). The new preview clearly teases that possibility, but her actual character name still hasn't been revealed. If "Darkness" really is a "Wrath of Khan" twist could she a younger version of Dr. Carol Marcus (played by BiBi Besch in the original)? Or, is she a new incarnation of one of two characters from the classic TV series: Janice Rand (originally played by Grace Lee Whitney) or Christine Chapel (Majel Barrett Roddenberry, the voice of the ship's computer in the latest "Star Trek" film)? Our guess is Rand, what's yours?
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text: Following up from my previous 2 threads on wheels... http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-c-main-forum/105235-prius-c-steel-wheel-specs.html http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-c-accessories-modifications/105927-test-fit-wheels-prius-c-5.html First off, the main driving force to change out the wheels was for aesthetics... the wife hated the stock wheels and it's her car. So, armed with the okay to upgrade, I went and searched for suitable wheels for the c. My main considerations were reasonable price, light weight and of course a wheel that appealed to both my wife and I. I settled on some 6.5x15 40ET Konig Helium rims. I have used this rim on other cars and have been impressed with their quality, light weight and reasonable cost. That they are a direct knockoff of a Volk CE28 isn't necessary a bad thing, either. In preparation of the wheels after ordering, I had the stock tires dismounted from the steel wheels. My plan was to use the TPMS from the steel wheels in the new alloys. Here are some photos on how to remove the sensor from the steel wheel. The rims arrived and of course only one of the boxes of two shows up. Never mind... I quickly unpack the rims and have them taken to the shop to have the stock 175/65-15 tires mounted. I had some doubts if these would even mount on the rims without problems due to the new wheel's added 1.5" width, so I wanted to know right away if there were going to be any problems as soon as possible. Some hubcentric rings to mate the rims to the Prius c centerbore.These are needed to center the wheel on the mounting surface to eliminate any dynamic vibrations due to the rim being off center. I needed to check to see if the TPMS sensors were going to work with the new rims, so I do a quick test fit and find... that they will not work with the new rims. stock rim and how the sensor should lay in the rim... and how the sensor sits when mounted in the alloys... I decide not to mount the sensors in the wheels as they stick up too high above the surface that the tire bead sits on and have heard how sensors have been broken when tires are mounted. With these sticking up this high, it's just and invitation for a broken sensor. pic of the width difference between the 5" stock rim and 6.5" rims. again, weight of the stock 5x15 steel rim... and weight of the 6.5x15 rim being installed... Finally take the rims off to have the tires installed and this is the combined weight of the rim and tire... Some pics of a 175/65-15 tire mounted on a 6.5x15 ET 40 rim... While not ideal, I feel the tire will work fine with the rim. I'll run it and if there are problems down the line, will purchase some 185/50-15 tires for the added tread width.


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One of the strongest beer styles available, Barleywine can be sweet, bittersweet, lively and fruity but its always high in alcohol. Flavours range from intense fruit to intense hops, with American versions more hoppy and English versions more rounded and balanced between malt and hops. The strength and complex flavours of barleywine can be a challenge to the palate, but it certainly makes for an interesting brew.
Weizenbock is a 'bock-strength' version of dunkelweizen, a dark wheat beer. A high alcohol content, complex malt flavours and dark fruits characterise this beer.
Scotch Ales traditionally go through a long boil in the kettle to caramelise the wort, producing a deep copper-brown coloured brew. With a pronounced caramel and roasted malt flavour, they're higher in alcohol, sweeter and fuller-bodied than your usual Scottish ale.


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A candlelit night surrounded by music and poetry awaits couples this Valentines Day at the Aiken Community Playhouse.
Starting at 7 p.m., this Black Box Coffee House event will feature live entertainment from the Playhouse actors and community members.
The setting resembles an old-fashioned coffee house, said Mary Ruth Singer, Board member.
Those with poems, songs or dances to share can sign up to be part of the nights open microphone segment.
I already have a person wanting to read a love poem, Singer said.
After you share, the mic will be passed to the Playhouse actors.
First up will be the Youth Wing actors performing scenes from their upcoming production of Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes opens on the Mainstage on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m.
After these young performers take their bows, Playhouse veterans Jim Anderson, Juli Davis, Jennifer Webb and Adam Shults will sing numbers from musical comedy, I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change.
Its a show all about relationships, Singer said.
Returning Playhouse performer Cliff Dyches will cap off the night with singing and guitar playing.
I told him, Sing as many love songs that you know, Singer said with a smile.
Dyches performed with the Playhouse for at least 10 years and graduated from USC Aiken, according to a release. He works at Augustas radio station Eagle 102.3 as a on-air personality and director.
Hes a great entertainer, Singer said.
Refreshments will be available throughout the night.
Dunkin Donuts will provide the coffee, while Playhouse Board members and volunteers prepare desserts and other refreshments. Palmetto Package and Fine Wine will supply wine and beer for the cash bar.
The Coffee House event will take place until 9 p.m. in the Bechtel Experimental Theatre, commonly known as the Black Box. Admission is $12, and reservations are recommended.
This is the second Coffee House event of the Playhouses season. The next one is scheduled for May 9.
The Aiken Community Playhouse is located at 126 Newberry St. S.W.
For more information, call 803-648-1438 or visit www.aikencommunityplayhouse.us.


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CHAMPION - Winston Jennings and Nicole Collins kept the boxes moving as they prepared for the lunch hour rush at the Hot Spot on Thursday.
The two students, participants in the Marketing Education program at Trumbull Career and Technical Center, unpacked food and priced it so the shelves could be stocked in time for the customers, who typically pour into the market on any given weekday, to buy.
''We usually have about about 150 people a day,'' said Emilie Herald, 17, a junior at LaBrae.
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Program at TCTC gives students retail experience.
Customers include TCTC students, staff, teachers and members of the public - many of whom prefer to frequent the market inside TCTC rather than venture into other stores outside the center.
TCTC's marketing program has been around since the center was established. However, instructor Michelle Plakosh said she sees the market as one of the area's best kept secrets, noting many TCTC visitors think it is ''just a little store.''
Rather, the store has a bakery corner, coffee counter, full-service deli, clothing line and several shelves stocked with canned foods, boxed items and numerous snacks. It is operated and staffed by TCTC students.
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Nicole Collins, 17, left, and Winston Jennings, 17, unpack boxes and mark prices as they prepare for the day at the student-run Hot Spot market inside the Trumbull Career and Technical Center in Champion. Students learn real-world experience in running a retail store as part of the center's marketing education program.
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''This is real-life experience,'' she said. ''People come in and buy here. The students have experience in every job, from preparing food to working as cashiers to stocking shelves, to managing other people. We rotate jobs so the students move from position to position. They learn to work with the public.
''In here, they can't say they can't do it. In here, you do everything - or at least give it your best try. It's hands-on experience you use in here that you take out there.''
Participating in the program last year helped prepare Thomas Whiteman, 18, for his job at Youngstown Crab Company, where the Girard senior works part time.
''It definitely gets you prepared for the nerve-racking, face-to-face communication with the public,'' he said. ''I think if you can learn to work with the public, you can do just about anything when it comes to a job or career.''
Whiteman said he acquired many skills and knowledge he didn't expect when he signed up for the TCTC program. That included evaluating other ''employees'' in areas of appearance, professionalism and abilities when it was his turn to act as manager.
''You also learn a lot of other tricks of the trade, like safety tips and how important presentation is and how the store looks,'' he said. ''There are so many areas and so many details I would have never even thought about without this program. No matter what, no matter what we do, all of that will help us.''
Plakosh said all of the students are trained and are certified through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which regulates job site safety requirements. They also learn and are required to follow health and sanitation regulations.
The marketing education program consists of two years of study. The first year is spent working at the store, learning the functions of marketing, pricing, promotion, among other skills, and applying these functions in a real world environment. During the second year students split their days in half attending school part of the time and working in a marketing related field the rest of the day. If students don't have jobs they are required to complete community volunteer opportunities.
"I don't really focus on preparing the kids to work in a store specifically, as their primary goal," Plakosh said. "My goal is to help them get involved in a marketing field or to open their own businesses,which is just what a lot of these kids hope to do. There are so many things they can do."
Plakosh said she tries to encourage students to look at all of their possibilities.
"Start working in a store, restaurant or other business," she said. "Learn all you can about it. Don't settle there. Look at opportunities to go into management. You can build a career and a life that way. If you do that, you've accomplished something with your life and that's what this is all about."


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Monday miscellanyMonday, May 31st, 2010
- I know this is last week's news and it's already gotten a fair bit of circulation. But I think it's worth a second read. Or a third: "Warning: Crash dead ahead. Sell. Get liquid. Now." Paul B. Ferrell. I know that much doom-gloom needs to be taken with a healthy sprinkling of salt. But you do gotta wonder when we're finally going to teeter over this brink we've been wobbling on.
- "The part of me the Watchers couldn't see." Encouraging.
- And apropos of nothing except a coincidence of wording (and some evils of government), I'm currently re-reading one of my favorite Dean Koontz novels, called Watchers. Dogs. Triumph of human (and canine) spirit. Hair-raising adventure. And even a terrifying (yet ultimately almost sympathetic) monster. What's not to like? I was never a fan of Koontz's early stuff. But since I stumbled onto his Dark Rivers of the Heart back in the '90s — with its eloquent and outraged description of government abuses of the Randy Weaver family (wrapped up in a gripping thriller of a story, not to mention another dog on the run with its humans from a murderous Orwellian government agency) — I've been hooked.
- And apropos of too very sadly much: The The Watchers: The Rise of America's Surveillance State by Shane Harris. It's a good, balanced read about how we got where we are. Yes, the last three links in this blog entry all go to Amazon.com. Buy stuff if you're so moved. It helps keep my puppies in kibble. :-) I bleg to blog. But I really do have to stop reading so many things with "watchers" in the title. Keeps me awake at night.
- It might be easy to dismiss this idiot legislator as an idiot legislator. But the government really does aim to prop up those "journalists" who do its bidding most faithfully. Yes, indeedy: "Legitimate media sources are critically important to our government." We know just how critical. And how "legitimate."
- But then, the idiots have always been with us, even if back in the olden days you had to be a poet to really rise to the ranks of Damnfools.
- And yes, the more researchers look, the more links they find between creativity and insanity. It's just that creative people organize the weirdness more effectively. If you follow that link and you have some time, check out the related stories in the sidebar. Fascinating stuff for anybody who's tried to plumb the mysteries and the all-too frequent (if often highly over-dramatized) pains of Art.


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The actor's rep, Cara Tripicchio, declined to give a reason, but said in a statement: "Dennis and Kimberly appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers and hope they can maintain their privacy at this difficult time."
Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace, who were born on Nov. 8, were accidentally given a major dose of the anti-coagulant heparin, TMZ.com reports.
The babies are in stable condition in the neo-natal intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, TMZ reports.
Hospital ApologizesThe hospital did not directly comment on the Quaid twins. But it released a statement saying that on Sunday a "preventable error" occurred with three unidentified patients receiving heparin.
"I want to extend my deepest apologies to the families who were affected by this situation, and we will continue to work with them on any concerns or questions they may have," said Dr. Michael L. Langberg, chief medical officer at Cedars.
He added: "This was a preventable error, involving a failure to follow our standard policies and procedures, and there is no excuse for that to occur at Cedars-Sinai. Although it appears at this point that there was no harm to any patient, we take this situation very seriously."
According to Langberg, three unidentified patients had their IVs flushed with an overly high concentration of heparin, used to keep IV catheters from clotting.
"As a result of a preventable error, the patients' IV catheters were flushed with heparin from vials containing a concentration of 10,000 units per milliliter instead of from vials containing a concentration of 10 units per milliliter," said Langberg. "The error was identified by Cedars-Sinai staff, who immediately performed blood tests on the patients to measure blood clotting function."
Other patients were tested as a precaution, Langberg said.
In the end, two of the patients had to be given a drug to reverse the effects of the heparin to help restore blood clotting to normal, he said.
"Additional medical tests and clinical evaluation conducted on the two patients indicated no adverse effects from the higher concentration of heparin or from the temporary abnormal clotting function," Langberg said. "Doctors continue to monitor the patients."
Quaid's twins were born via a gestational carrier – a woman who carries another couple's baby conceived by the parents' own egg and sperm.


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Top Definition
Telling someone they don't have the balls that they SHOULD have to do something "manly"
Usually a conversation between 2 or more guys.
Usually a conversation between 2 or more guys.
Jake: I really like Mikayla, but I don't think she would go out with me...
John: Stop being a pussy, grow a pair and ask her out!
John: Stop being a pussy, grow a pair and ask her out!
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Can you define these popular missing words?
To tell someone that they have no testes (balls,gonads,fluff balls,milk machine,wables, or the things your mom sucks on)
Dude stop running and grow a Pair
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A taunt yelled at someone to let them know they are being a pussy and for them to get on with whatever they are afraid to do. Meaning to use the manly powers of a ballsack for courage.
Grow a pair already and jump!!
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VERB, call to action NOUN, insult
V. "will anyone grow a pair and do some thing?" N. in speaking to a subordinate "You need to grow a pair"
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The development of Splash Damage have a date for the initial downloadadd-on from the first-person shooter Brink announced. According to anofficial press release with the extension "Agents of Change"published on 3 August 2011. The publication will initially runthrough Steam and Xbox Live, PlayStation owners have to wait a daylonger.
As compensation for the slightly bumpystartBrink of the DLC "Agents of Change," the first twoweeks after release is offered free of charge.Download the Add-Onprovides in addition to two new maps (Oklahoma City and labs), newweapons essays. In addition, each of the four classes, a new life:soldiers can also throw napalm grenades, agents get a UAV radarengineers so-called pyro-mines and Medics a "Field Rain Unit,"which can be placed anywhere un the living generation of all adjacentallies increased. There is also a cross-class ability called "Tacticscanner," through which the active buffs of the opponent aredisplayed.


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Seven deals move Blue Line extension closer
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) yesterday signed seven contracts for the Blue Line MRT extension with bid winners and urged them to finish construction ahead of schedule.
Five of the deals were civil-work contracts. Italian-Thai Development won the first, to design and build the 2.8-kilometre underground route from Hua Lamphong to Sanam Chai, worth Bt11.441 billion. Ch Karnchang won the second, to design and build the 2.6km underground route from Sanam Chai to Tha Phra worth Bt10.687 billion.A joint venture between Sino-hydro Corporation and Unique Engineering and Construction won the third contract, involving the construction of the 11km Taopoon-to-Tha Phra elevated rail line worth Bt11.284 billion. Sino-Thai won the fourth contract, involving construction of a 10.5km elevated railway from Tha Phra to Lak Song, worth Bt13.334 billion.Ch Karnchang won the fifth contract, to supply the rolling stock, worth Bt10.687 billion. The Index Group won the project management consultancy deal worth Bt726 million and the MAA Group won the construction supervision consultancy contract worth Bt1.209 billion.MRTA chairman Supoth Sublom said the constructors were expected to move in within 30 days. The Transport Ministry will urge them to finish the project before the scheduled completion date of 2016, to enable the new line to be up and running in 2015.
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text: On Sat, 18 Jun 2005, Mark Miller wrote: > I agree that we need a figure that shows the single-vat situation before > showing the multi-vat one. However, I don't think it's worth the paper > real-estate (much more precious than web-page real estate) to split the first > into 1a and 1b. In your figure, when I turn on only "Queue Outline", "Queue > Label", "Stack Labels", "Objects", "Queue Frames", and "Frames", the result > looks like a good combined illustration. Using only these layers makes the boundaries between the three parts of the vat difficult or impossible to distinguish and largely cancels the usefulness of the figure. If there are no fills, it is essential to compare 1a and 1b so you can tell which parts of the box the labels refer to. If you combine both parts into one figure, the fills are essential for the same reason. The clearest thing to do is to include the fills and both figures. Failing that, a single figure with fills is better than two figures with no fills. I'm curious what the others on this list think. The figure reduced to black-and-white can be seen at http://zesty.ca/vatbw.png The figure as I'd originally envisioned it can be seen at http://zesty.ca/vat.html > What is "Bounding Box" for? "Bounding Box" ensures a fixed bounding box for both versions of the figure. > I turned off "Queue Fill" and "Fills" because > Springer prefers straight black-and-white. (Had I stuck with my original > drawing, I would have removed all gray scale as well.) It seems more important that the figures be comprehensible than that they meet some arbitrary stone-age conditions. Does Springer have an absolute requirement for black and white only? I'd find that hard to believe, since I've submitted in Springer format before, and I can't imagine that all photographs and screen shots are forbidden. > Flipping the arrows is fine. I like the idea of having the big figure read > left-to-right. Good. > To ease the transition from the small figure to the big one, > you may want to try illustrating the single-vat version of the same example > within the small figure. I'd rather not. The whole point of the doing the small figure is to stay simple. > > I would like to relabel the entities in the big figure as well, which > > would mean also relabeling them in the text. Instead of calling them > > SH, AM, and XL, I would like to use concrete names such as Account, > > Manager, and Display respectively. If feasible I would even like to > > use method names "setBalance" and "balanceChanged" instead of "setStatus" > > and "statusChanged". What do you think? > > I would prefer that you not do these relabellings. Can you elaborate on this? Do you believe that "SH", "AM", and "XL" are easier to understand than "Account", "Manager", and "Display"? Or is it just the method relabellings that you would prefer to avoid? -- ?!ng


text: Explore Amsterdam The Old Centre The Grachtengordel The Jordaan The Old Jewish Quarter and the Eastern Docklands The Museum Quarter and the Vondelpark Share After the abdication of Queen Beatrix in favour of her son, Amsterdam saw its last Queen's Day on 30 April, 2013. Traditionally the city's biggest party with up to half a million people packing the streets and canals, it remains to be seen whether King's Day (27 April) will rival it. Knowing the Dutch, the orange wigs will be dusted off, the sound systems cranked up and the city will become one big waterside disco again in April 2014 (just book ahead if you want to be there). Read More


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Meet Jen Morris
M.F.A. Visual Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Merit Scholar
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- B.F.A. Painting/Drawing/Printmaking, Carnegie Mellon University
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- Contemporary Art and Criticism
- Photography
- Video
- Critical Theory
- Feminist Theory
- Media Theory
- History of Photography and Film
Roles at Landmark
Associate Professor
- Digital Photography
- Video I
- Film Culture and Identity
- Portfolio Seminar.
Bio: Jen Morris exhibits her work nationally and internationally. She mainly uses the mediums of photography and video, and her current work asks what it means to feminize the tropes that have been established within the historical genre representations of landscape and still life in painting and photography (www.jenmorris.net)
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Economic Information Bulletin No. (EIB-63) 39 pp, February 2010
Small farms-defined here as those with gross cash farm income
(GCFI) less than $250,000-range from retirement and residential
farms with little or no output to commercially oriented farms with
operators employed full-time in agriculture. At the lower end of
the small-farm size spectrum, farm households rely heavily on
earnings from off-farm work or on retirement income. At the upper
end of the spectrum, farm households earn more from farming. A few
commodities-beef cattle, hay, poultry, and grain/soybeans-account
for most small-farm production.
Small farms account for 91 percent of all farms and 23 percent
of agricultural production. There are large differences among small
farms, however, because USDA statistics are based on a very broad
farm definition. Most small-farm production occurs on small
commercial farms with GCFI of at least $10,000. Most places counted
as small farms, however, are much smaller thanthat-60 percent of
small farms have GCFI of less than $10,000, and 22 percent have
less than $1,000. While there are good reasons to maintain a broad
farm definition, statistics based only on that definition obscure
the performance of small commercial farms. This report examines the
differences between small and large farms and-among small
farms-distinguishes between noncommercial farms (GCFI of less than
$10,000) and small commercial farms (GCFI of $10,000-$249,999).
U.S. farm production continues to shift to larger operations,
while the number of small commercial farms and their share of farm
sales continue a long-term decline. Larger farms have competitive
advantages over smaller farms in most commodities, reflecting
economies of size in farming. Nevertheless, about 800,000 of the
2.2 million U.S. farms in 2007 were small commercial farm
operations. Their total production-$65 billion in 2007-was greater
than the total agricultural production from all farms in the Corn
Belt States.
Product mix. Small commercial farms have a
product mix distinctly different from that of larger farms: small
commercial farms focus on commodities that do not necessarily
require a full-time commitment of labor-poultry, beef (generally
cow/calf or stocker enterprises), hay, and grain/ soybeans.
High-value crops (vegetables, fruits and tree nuts, and nursery and
greenhouse products) and dairy play a minor role in farm production
on small commercial farms, but make up 44 percent of production on
very large farms (GCFI of at least $1 million).
Farm finances. Average small-farm financial
performance lags well behind that of large farms, suggesting that
production will continue to shift to larger operations. Financial
performance among small farms varies, however, and many are quite
profitable. Other small farms, particularly very small ones, will
remain in business in spite of financial losses because their
operators have other sources of income and operate the farm for
reasons other than profit.
Household income and wealth. Small-farm
households depend heavily on off-farm income, and the nonfarm
economy is important to them. Because of their off-farm income,
median household income for small-farm households is comparable
with the median income for all U.S. households. Farm households,
regardless of the size of their farms, tend to have a high net
worth, with their farms accounting for most of that value.
Ninety-four percent of farm households in 2007 had a net worth
equal to or greater than the median for all U.S. households.
Longrun changes. The number of very large farms grew rapidly
between 1982 and 2007, according to the census of agriculture,
while the number of small commercial farms declined. The share of
sales by very large farms also grew substantially, from 27 to 59
percent. The 2007 census reported more noncommercial farms than
prior censuses, and they now account for well over half of all
farms. The increase in noncommercial farms, however, coincides with
greater efforts by the USDA to count all small farms in the
The future? Because larger farms realize higher
than average financial returns and because many operators of small
commercial farms are over 65 years old-especially those with GCFI
of less than $100,000-competitive forces will likely continue to
reduce the number of small commercial farms and shift production to
larger farms. The number of noncommercial farms is less likely to
fall. In some respects, noncommercial farms exist independently of
the farm economy, so competition from larger farms is less likely
to reduce their numbers.
Most of the data in this report are from the 2007 Agricultural
Resource Management Survey (ARMS). The ARMS is a detailed, annual
survey of farm businesses and associated households conducted
jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research
Service (ERS) and National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
The report also uses data from the 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, and 2007
Censuses of Agriculture to follow the shift in sales to very large
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text: Such has been the hype surrounding the Vaccines that their front-man Justin Young did well to remind the audience that six months ago he was a history student at King's College London, the venue for this sold-out gig. This four-piece group have caused such a stir that even Blondie's Debbie Harry turned up to see them play last week in New York. In the past year the band have been knocking out three-chord, Ramones-style tracks: Wreckin' Bar (Ra Ra Ra) rocks in at 1 minute 22 seconds. Their aim? To make music like Andy Murray's serves: fast, direct and immediate


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Le Thu, 26 Feb 2004 21:18:39 +0100, Paul Groen écrivait:
> I have a problem that during the bootup of my O2, the CD-rom drive
> automatically opens. Does anyone of you know how I can stop this action.
This is a FAQ. Your CD drive is dead, you'll have to change it...
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Street Finds: Where Do You Draw the Line?
"Street beers! And they're still cold." I kid you not those words came out of my significant other's mouth. The reason this was ok? We watched his next-door neighbor move out and drive off leaving the haul on the curb. Next to the beers was a "street blender" that I rescued, something that I also probably wouldn't pick up under different circumstances. We have a routine, around all of the major moving days, of nonchalantly walking our dogs around his neighborhood in Beacon Hill in hopes of finding something worth bringing home. I've picked up wine crates, frames and a fancy mirror. Then there are things that give you pause. I normally wouldn't touch anything upholstered because of the bed bug factor but I once stumbled upon a pair of 7 brand jeans, in my size, and briefly considered just bleaching the heck out of them. Briefly. What will you and won't you pick up on moving day? Image: NY Times


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Reviewed on videocassette, Sept. 6, 1995 (In Boston Film Festival). Running time: 90 MIN.
Reviewed on videocassette, Sept. 6, 1995 (In Boston Film Festival). Running time: 90 MIN.
Elizabeth … Kelly Fritz
Lee … Doug Hubbell
Elaine … Marlene May
Brian … Jeremy Beck
Monica … Wendy Jewell
"Sacred Hearts" is an example of regional filmmaking (in this case, Evansville, Ind.) at its best. Unfortunately, there's no niche for such films without a hook of a star, an outrageous style or elements of sex or violence. This is a simple coming-of-age story about a 17-year-old girl (played by the comely Kelly Fritz) discovering that life has no easy answers. It's too low-budget to appeal to adolescents, and too adolescent to appeal to arthouse patrons. Commercial prospects are dim.
Elizabeth's (Fritz) neurotic mother (Marlene May) has checked into a convent-hospital to deal with her demons, and her academic father (Doug Hubbell) is taking up with one of his adult students (Wendy Jewell). Pic clarifies mom's situation but never makes it easy, and dad's relationship remains ambiguous. Elizabeth also deals with her first real summer job as a lifeguard, and her first real love — a student chef spending the summer as a tennis instructor (Jeremy Beck).
Performances are low key, as befits the story, with Fritz, May, and Hubbell the standouts. Director Patrick O'Connor (who co-scripted with Margaret McMullen) wants viewers to identify with Elizabeth as she alternately loves and judges her difficult parents.
Tech values are modest but adequate to the task. Subject might have been better served by a novel pitched to female adolescents who would most respond to the character's dilemma; it's hard to imagine teens flocking to the mall for this, although if enticed they just might like it.


text: Explore The Bjäre peninsula Varberg Falkenberg Halmstad Båstad The Bjäre peninsula Helsingborg Lund Malmö Skanör and around Ystad The Österlen coast Share Jutting into the Kattegat directly west of Båstad and deserving a couple of days' exploration, the Bjäre peninsula's natural beauty has a magical quality to it. Its varied scenery includes wide fertile fields where potatoes and strawberries are grown, splintered red-rock cliff formations and remote islands ringed by seals, thick with birds and historical ruins. Read More


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"Umm, he's my boyfriend," the pop singer told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM show, following several months of speculation about a romantic connection.
But don't look for an engagement announcement anytime soon. "It's new, and it's fun, and it's nothing too serious, you know," Rihanna, 22, said of their relationship. "I don't want anything that's going to take up so much of my energy and time right now in a bad way. I just want to have fun, and that's what it's about."
For now, the Barbados native is focusing on her Last Girl On Earth North American tour, which also features Ke$ha and kicks off in Seattle on July 2. For the show, which Rihanna describes as a "whole roller coaster" with "five chapters," she's been taking lessons from blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
"It's so difficult," she said. "It's a lot of coordination. I thought I [had coordination] until I started playing drums. [But Barker] makes it really clear to understand."
Rihanna shared another to-do on her already-packed schedule: planning Katy Perry's bachelorette party.
"She put that on me last week," she said. "Now I have to come up with something cool, 'cuz she's getting married in India, so I'm like, okay now what do I do to match that for a bachelorette party?"
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Hi Naoto, glad to see you overhere:D
Hiya! Good evening!
P.S: Very nice wallet, but I already told you before...
I'll stick to my wallet another year or two at least. Then....god only knows! When I go back to Tokyo, I'm sure I'm gnona want to buy a new wallet.....:confused:
I think I'll buy a black wallet next for change.


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Hello Robert,
I got a question for you. I don't know if you have touched on this in the past, but I'm a single female and live alone.
I'm concerned about my safety especially after somebody broke into my neighbor's garage.
I know they say dogs are the best alarm but I have a very small yard and don't have the time or patience to take care of an animal, so that would not work.
I've decided that an alarm system would be best for me. Do you buy these at a hardware store and then have it installed?
Do you have any information on this? Thank you very much,
Alice T.
Hi Alice,
I'm not a security expert by any means, but I am well-versed with different systems. I have one on my home and place of business and really believe in their effectiveness. They also provide peace of mind.
There are smart systems available now that can determine if you're home and come equipped to sensor entry points and glass breakers. They are pretty much all wireless now. You can attach all of your sensors on your windows and doors.
There are also modules that sit above each window and door, depending on your budget.
If we were talking about a new home, I would recommend to hard wire a system in place. But with an existing home, go with a wireless system.
You'll input a code to disarm when you come in. When you leave, you generally just push the "ON" button.
As you leave through your primary exit door, the system will send a signal to the panel to activate all the sensors in the house.
With a smart system, if you're going to stay home, you arm it, but it senses that you never exited through the main door, so it knows that you're home. It disarms all the motions in the house. There are nice systems available.
It will however, identify if you have a glass break and sound the alarm. They are really amazing.
They are very simple and easy-to-use systems. They are also available with keyless fobs so that it can be activated from your car. And, if you leave and forget to set the alarm, the newer systems allow you to set it with your smartphone.
If there is a break-in, it will tell you what zones have been compromised. You'll want to be sure and get a good monitoring company.
Feel free to write me privately and I will send you information on the company that I've used for 20 years.
I acid washed our pool but I still have about 5 square feet on the bottom that is stained almost like a teal color. I have no idea how these stains got there but they are noticeable from the surface. Acid is having little if any effect. Is there another cleaner or option you would recommend? Thank you,
Reggie Y.
Hi Reggie,
We had a similar question last week. The important difference here being the color of your stain.
Put some sandpaper on a wooden paddle and lightly abrade the stains by hand, or you could use a power sander but be careful not to go too deep.
Greenish blue stains are generally caused by copper and improper chemical balances. If the acid content is too high, it will strip the copper out of the heat exchanger and cause these types of stains.
Depending on how much of the stain is sitting on the surface, there's a good chance that a light sanding will remove some of the staining, but if it's too deep it won't come out.
The next option would be to have your pool re-plastered. If this is the case, check the heater and repair the copper damage beforehand.
Hi Robert,
First of all, I want to say I really enjoy your columns.
We're ready to replace out old tilt up style garage door with one that rolls up. I've been looking at different models and the prices range from $400 to $1,800. The cheaper ones don't have any insulation and look like a piece of aluminum foil stretched over a frame.
Is it worth paying extra for an insulated garage door? Why would I want to insulate my garage? Other than the insulation are there any big differences between the cheap and expensive styles? Thank you very much,
Natalie C.
Hi Natalie,
Well, it's like anything else. The difference would be the amount of quality available at the price you're willing to pay.
If you go with a cheaper door, especially on a south rotation facing door, the sun will bake your garage.
My door sits southwest and I've never once regretted going with a higher end, better quality, insulated garage door.
The type door you are interested in is called a sectional door.
Roll up doors are available on a residential level, but the costs are astronomical. These are called curtain gates and are almost always for commercial applications.
Personally, for something you'll be using for 15 or 20 years or more, I would spend a little extra and get a better quality insulated door with better quality moving parts, especially if it faces a southern direction.
If not, the heat from your garage will only transfer into your home. I will forward you a good, reputable door installer if you like.
While you're at it, if you have the means, I would replace your garage door operator if it's more than 10 years old. Many older operators have no safeties in place.
There have been many fatal garage door accidents over the years which led to the development of an ERD — electronic reversing device. If someone or a pet crosses the beam, the door opens instead of closing, trapping and possibly suffocating them.
We have designed a custom, full-color The Signal/Your Home Improvements T-shirt we will give you if we answer your question. The T-shirt is available to be picked up at our office.
Robert Lamoureux has 25 years experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing contacting. He owns IMS Construction Inc. in Valencia. His opinions are his own, and not necessarily those of The Signal. Opinions expressed in this column are not meant to replace the recommendations of a qualified contractor, after that contractor has made a thorough visual inspection. Send your questions to email@example.com.


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Seneca/Wyandot/Put-in-Bay/Sandusky Area High School Quiz Bowl League began its 2011-12 regular season play with matches at Put-in-Bay School, Calvert High School and Upper Sandusky High School.
This year, with the return of Mohawk High School to league play and the addition to the roster of Fremont Ross High School and North Central Academy, the league now is home to 17 teams with two full divisions, North and South.
After their first outing, Bridges Community Academy and Old Fort High School, both at 3-0, are at the top of the North division. Columbian and Clyde high schools are 2-1.
In the South division, there is a three-way tie at 3-0 among Carey, Hopewell-Loudon and Upper Sandusky high schools. Bettsville and Put-in-Bay high schools in the North division had one win each. In the South division, Calvert, Seneca East and St. Wendelin high schools came up with one win each.
The scores from September are Bettsville-North Central Academy, 70-15; Bridges-Bettsville, 95-70; Bridges-Clyde, 85-75; Bridges-Put-in-Bay, 125-55; Calvert-St. Wendelin, 90-80; Carey-Fostoria, 85-25; Carey-Mohawk, 115-15; Carey-New Riegel, 135-110; Clyde-Columbian, 200-130; Clyde-North Central, Academy, 150-45; Columbian-Bettsville, 205-10; Columbian-Put-in-Bay, 210-105; Hopewell-Loudon-Fostoria, 100-50; Hopewell-Loudon-Mohawk, 145-75; Hopewell-Loudon-New Riegel, 85-60; Old Fort-Calvert, 140-65; Old Fort-Seneca East, 170-30; Old Fort-St. Wendelin, 110-65; Put-in-Bay-North Central Academy, 120-30; Seneca East-Calvert, 85-50; St. Wendelin-Seneca East, 155-80; Upper Sandusky-Fostoria, 125-50; Upper Sandusky-Mohawk, 60-55; and Upper Sandusky-New Riegel, 85-65.


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Don't you hate when you hear a misquoted song lyric and, regardless of learning the actual lyric, you can never get the misquoted lyric out of your head? This, naturally, does not apply to any interpretation of "In-A-Gadd Da Vida", since the title itself is a phonetic of what it appeared was being said…..LSD is a powerful drug, just ask the lead vocalist. Sometimes it's just the power of suggestion. Even the "Family Guy" theme song had a moment of outrage over Stewie saying "laugh and cry" being misinterpreted. As Seth MacFarlane pointed out, the misheard "****in' cry" doesn't even make the least bit of sense.
So, really it's the power of suggestion, at times, that stays with you. One of the things readily confused is "server class" or "enterprise class". I can't tell you how many people I personally know who immediately assume these words equate to faster performance and added features. It never dawns on them that servers require durability and reliability far more than speed or the ability to run quad-SLI. Seriously, when was the last time you saw a mail server that required great 3-D performance? However, there are many parts of this class that have gained infamy in the OC and gaming worlds due to the fact that they have top notch performance while remaining "bullet-proof". It's only natural that motherboard components designed to stand up to power spikes, frequent hardware changes and 24/7 operation are naturals to stand up to the rigors of overclocking and extended gaming sessions. You may have to give up a couple of bells and whistles, but you are rewarded with rock solid performance.
The ASUS TUF series of motherboards is renowned for their durability and performance, and will be getting a new entry with the ASUS Z77 TUF Sabertooth motherboard. Though the features and construction of the Sabertooth boards has long been built around the most demanding environments, the Z77 Sabertooth is certainly not short on features and performance capabilities and has become a favorite of enthusiasts and gamers. As with all recent TUF motherboards, the Z77 Sabertooth comes fully tested from the factory, right down to each military class component, and comes with a full five-year warranty to back it up. The look of the Z77 Sabertooth is quite distinct, and certainly has the appearance of durability far beyond the average motherboard. At first look, the dust cover and Thermal Shield let you know that the Z77 Sabertooth means business. However, they are not merely decorative and serve not only to protect the underlying components from everyday dust and possible knocks, but also have a dual fan system to channel air over the motherboard's components. To ensure that the operating environment is as it should be, Thermal Radar provides four points of temperature readings on the board rather than the customary single sensor. The underlying components are certainly up for some serious overclocking, featuring a TUF Power 8+4+2 Digital Phase Power Design to get your CPU, iGPU and RAM all of the power they can handle, along with precise control to optimize each phase of your power. For high end discreet graphics, the Sabertooth features 2 PCIe x16 Gen3 slots plus a third x16 Gen2 slot for up to 3-way SLI or CrossfireX. Connectivity is not in short supply, with the Z77 Sabertooth sporting 4 SATAIII, 4 SATA II, 6 USB 3.0, 10 USB 2.0 and 2 eSATA 6GB/s connectors. For added USB 3.0 speed, the Sabertooth takes advantage of ASUS' USB 3.0 Boost, making use of the new UASP protocol, as well as Intel's Turbo USB. On the entertainment end, the Sabertooth has both HDMI and Display Port for iGPU video, and 8 channel audio with optional optical output.
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Spa is the First in The Region to Offer Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion Facials to Guests and Locals
OJAI, Calif. (March 19, 2012)-- Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, a AAA Five Diamond property located in Ojai, Calif., is pleased to offer discerning spa-goers the newest technology in skincare, Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion Facials. This technology allows serums to deeply infuse the skin and restore natural vitality and luminosity by utilizing oxygen under pressure which is applied directly to the skin.
Spa Ojai offers this new system in a 50-minute Rejuvenate Oxygen Facial, perfect for all skin types, and the Opulence Oxygen Facial utilizing botanical brighteners and Vitamin C to minimize pigmentation and leave skin luminous. The 100-minute Ultimate Oxygen Facial with Atoxelene features a lifting massage, exfoliation and the application of Atoxelene serum, which plumps skin and softens lines as a non-surgical alternative.
"We are excited to be the first resort in the Santa Barbara County area to offer this advanced system of oxygen facials," says Gloria Ah Sam, spa director at Spa Ojai. "Intraceuticals has an established reputation in the industry as a leader in skincare using oxygen based treatments. We anticipate our guests and local spa goers will quickly become fans of this regimen."
Spa Ojai will begin offering the three different Intraceuticals facials effective immediately and prices range from $195 to $375, per treatment. To book an Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial, call 1-888-697-8754 or visit www.ojairesort.com
Surrounded by the inspiring Topa Topa Mountains, the 31,000 square-foot Spa Ojai is an iconic getaway for generations of celebrities and Southern Californians seeking a transformational and private retreat. The spa features two pools, a fully-equipped workout room, Mind & Body Studio, Spa Boutique and Artist's Cottage & Apothecary. Café Verde offers a menu of healthy indulgence with indoor and outdoor dining.
About Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Since 1923, vacationing guests have sought the tranquil pleasures of the historic Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, a AAA Five Diamond property located on 220-tree shaded acres, located just an hour and a half north of Los Angeles and half-hour south of Santa Barbara. Affirmed by its many prestigious awards, the legendary Inn is one of the nation's unique hidden treasures. For reservations: 1-800-422-6524, or on the Internet: www.ojairesort.com
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Police hope public can help find missing man, woman
St. Cloud looks into separate missing persons cases
UPDATED 11:15 AM EST Jan 16, 2013
St. Cloud Police Department officers are looking into two separate missing persons cases Wednesday.
Officers said Justin Loshaw walked away from St. Cloud Hospital on Saturday.
He was last seen walking toward 13th Street. Detectives said he has mental health problems.
Meanwhile, officers are also looking for 50-year-old Robin Owens.
Owens walked away from Homestead Retirement Home on Saturday,
Owens has several medical conditions, according to deputies.
Officers said anyone who comes into contact with Owens should use caution.
Anyone who sees either missing person should call 911.
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For Efficient Clinical Trials, Three's Company
eCliniqua | Contributed Commentary | In recent years, clinical sponsors have struggled to streamline their clinical operations. Studies have grown increasingly complex with the inclusion of more procedures and eligibility criteria than ever before. The volume of data being collected for trials has increased and enrollment has become more difficult. However, sponsors' return on investment remains unclear despite the acceptance of increased risk and efforts. Read More
JLL Partners Offers Buyout of BioClinica
eCliniqua News Brief | JLL Partners, a private equity firm, announced yesterday that two of its subsidiaries have commenced a tender offer for all outstanding shares of BioClinica at a price of $7.25 per share in cash. A successful offer will result in a merger between BioClinica and BioCore Holdings, one of the subsidiaries. Read More
Oracle Releases Phase 1 Support in ClearTrial Plan and Source
eCliniqua News Brief | Yesterday Oracle announced the first upgrade to the ClearTrial product since it acquired the company in May 2012. The newest version of Oracle Health Sciences ClearTrial Plan and Source Cloud Service will deliver enhanced planning, sourcing, and tracking capabilities to support Phase I trials and complex multi-arm studies. Read More
Icon Buys Cross Country Healthcare Clinical Trial Services
SF Gate | Icon plans to buy the clinical trial services division of Cross Country Healthcare for $52 million in cash and another $3.75 million in potential milestone payments. Icon provides development services to drug and medical device makers. Read More
PAREXEL Raises Revenue Expectations
Boston Business Journal | PAREXEL raised its revenue and earnings expectations based on Q2 numbers that are up 27%. This is the second time the CRO has raised its 2013 numbers. Read More
Perceptive Informatics Names New President
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Zach Hopf pitched eight shutout innings and Ed Mejias got the final three outs in the opener before Mejias recorded the final two outs with the tying run on third in the nightcap to secure a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) doubleheader sweep for Saint Peter's University against Rider on Saturday. The Peacocks won the opener 3-0 and then held on for an 8-7 victory in the nightcap.
Hopf scattered six hits with 13 strikeouts to earn his second win of the year. The senior became the program's all-time leader strikeout leader with 227, surpassing Chris Innis (217, 2005-08).
Mejias retired the side in the ninth for his second save of the season in the first game, but the senior came up big in the nightcap. After the Broncs' Justin Thomas hit a two-run triple to cut the margin to 8-7 in the seventh inning with one out, Mejias secured the win with a pop out to first baseman Nick Henriquez and a fly out to right fielder Kyle Grimes for his third save.
Chris Hugg paced Saint Peter's (9-21, 4-6 MAAC) with two hits, four RBIs and a run scored, including a two-run homer in the nightcap. Henriquez added three hits, three RBIs and a run scored including a two-run homer in the second game while Rob Moore tallied four hits, two runs scored and an RBI on the day.
Greg Fazio fueled the Broncs (9-19, 3-3 MAAC) with five hits, an RBI and a run scored.