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What is black and white and red all over? Scarlett Johansson and Emmy Rossum pimping their latest projects in New York City and Moscow.
We spotted ScarJo at the opening night after party for "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" held at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City on Thursday. The actress looked slim and trim in tight black pants and a fitted black blouse.
She accentuated her look with bright red lipstick and turquoise drop earrings. The actress has gotten mixed reviews about her Broadway show. She plays the role of Maggie, a.k.a. "Maggie the Cat," in the production.
Rossum looked equally as lovely at the Russian film premiere of "Beautiful Creatures" in Moscow on Saturday. She wore a black and white patterned dress, black pumps similar to Johansson's, and painted her lips ruby red.
Rossum's upcoming film centers on a young man who is drawn to a mysterious young girl and her crypt of her family secrets. It hits theaters on Valentine's Day.
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PHS team wins West Virginia Science Bowl
PARKERSBURG A team of students from Parkersburg High School on Saturday won the 22nd Annual West Virginia Regional Science Bowl at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown.
The students defeated 12 other teams to earn an expense-paid trip to the National Science Bowl April 25-29 in Washington, D.C. The National Science Bowl is sponsored by the Department of Energy.
Members of the winning Parkersburg High Team A are Ian Collins, Ben Kepple, Eric Eisenmann, Trent Cheuvront and Nanda Siva. Lisa Berry is the coach. In addition to the Washington trip, the team also will receive a traveling trophy to keep for a year, individual medals and other prizes.
The second-, third-, and fourth-place finishers were, respectively, Wheeling Park High School, Morgantown High School and Bridgeport High School. Nitro High School and Oak Hill High School tied for fifth place.
Parkersburg High had two teams. Members of Team B are Elliott Clark, Chase Campbell, Reid Strobl, Paul Fernandes and Andrew Mommessin and the coach is Wayne Clark.
At the National Science Bowl, Parkersburg High will compete against high school science teams from around the country. Students also will participate in science seminars and related activities.
Top teams will receive trophies and other awards, including science-related trips.
The Department of Energy created the National Science Bowl and regional competitions to encourage high school students to excel in math and science and pursue careers in those fields.
This year's event in Morgantown included a welcoming address from U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., an engineer, and a keynote address by Bill Flanagan, executive vice president, corporate relations for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. McKinley and Flanagan encouraged students to pursue careers in the sciences and technology.
The National Energy Technology Laboratory researches technological solutions to America's energy challenges at three research sites in Albany, Ore., Morgantown and Pittsburgh. For more than 100 years, the laboratory has focused on developing tools and processes to provide clean, reliable and affordable energy.


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LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Junior forward Emerson Rodrigues scored twice in the final 10-plus minutes Friday, lifting the Eastern New Mexico University men's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Colorado Christian.
Rodrigues scored with 79:55 elapsed in the match, taking a pass from sophomore midfielder Tyler Hart and beating goalkeeper Jared Jacobs. He added the clinching goal with about 2 1/2 minutes left when he headed the ball into the net off a corner kick from junior midfielder Mychael Contreras.
The Greyhounds (2-1) dominated the match, outshotting the Cougars 28-6 overall and 14-3 in shots on goal. They also had 16 corner kicks to one for Colorado Christian (1-3).
ENMU freshman goalkeeper Alistar Caldwell made three saves in the match as the Hounds improved to 6-0 all-time against the Cougars.
The Hounds return to action on Sunday with a 1 p.m. match at Colorado-Colorado Springs. The team plays its home opener a week from today, hosting Howard Payne in a noon start at the ENMU pitch.


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Bluefield State College will host a national distance learning conference, May 15-16, on the College's Bluefield campus. Nationally-recognized speakers, including, Jacques Dubois, Tom Wilkinson, Bridget Franklin, John Graham, Bill Struhar, and Tom Danford, will be featured presenters during the two-day event.
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Almond Toffee Cookie Bars
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Ready Time: 120 min
- Yield: 3 dozen
- 2 cups Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup toffee baking bits
- 1 cup slivered almonds
Preparation Directions
- HEAT oven to 350ºF. Combine flour and powdered sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- BAKE 20 minutes.
- BEAT sweetened condensed milk, egg and vanilla in medium bowl. Stir in baking bits and almonds. Spread evenly over partially baked crust.
- BAKE an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Cut into bars. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Eagle Brand is a trademark of Eagle Family Foods Group, LLC, used by permission.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size (1 bar, 1/36 of recipe), Calories 180 (Calories from Fat 90), Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 80mg, Total Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 15g), Protein 3g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 6%, Iron 2%.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Mushroom & sausage pasta
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Nutrition: per serving
- kcal641
- fat29g
- saturates11g
- carbs72g
- sugars4g
- fibre4g
- protein28g
- salt1.96g
- 4 sausages, skin removed and meat squeezed out
- 4 bacon rashers, diced
Bacon is pork that has been cured one of two ways: dry or wet. It can be bought as both rashers…
- 200g mushrooms, chopped
The mushroom is a fungus which comes in a wide range of varieties that belong to two distinct…
- 350g pasta shapes
Pasta is the Italian name for Italy's version of a basic foodstuff which is made in many…
- 50g Parmesan, grated, plus extra shavings to serve
Parmesan is a straw-coloured hard cheese with a natural yellow rind and rich, fruity flavour. It…
- 2 egg yolks
- small bunch parsley, finely chopped
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- 2 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
Dry-fry the sausage meat in a non-stick pan for 8-10 mins until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, then remove and set aside. Fry bacon and mushrooms for 5-8 mins until golden, return the sausage meat and keep warm.
Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Make the sauce by beating together the Parmesan, egg yolks, most of the parsley and the crème fraîche. When the pasta is cooked, drain, reserving a ladle of the cooking water.
Combine the pasta and meat mixture over a low heat and add the sauce. Season and quickly mix, adding a splash of cooking water if it's a little thick. Spoon into bowls and eat with the extra Parmesan shavings and remaining parsley on top.
Make it veggie
For a vegetarian alternative, replace the meat with an extra 300g mixed wild mushrooms, fry until brown and use a vegetarian Parmesan.
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Lactose free here so used unsweetened soya milk and lacto-free cheese instead of the dairy counterparts in the sauce. Also didn't use bacon as thought it would be too salty for my toddler - replaced with onion, courgette and peppers to up the veggie content. Pleased with the creamy sauce instead of the usual tomato. Also only had three sausages and it was fine! Yum.
I made this for 2 this evening and it was quick, easy and went down very well. I used half the amount of pasta but kept the mushroom and egg/sauce quantity the same. I also used a few spring onions and a yellow pepper instead of the bacon. I did use the same amount of sausage but my son loves his meat!! They were ordinary low fat supermarket sausages so nothing special but this was a great midweek supper. Will definitely make again and went down very well wtih my son who likes pasta but really doesn't care for tomato based sauces.
This was a gorgeous recipe packed woth lots of flavour and so quick and easy to make. I think th echoice of sausage would contribute to the flavour and I didnt really measure the cheese as we love parmesan. Only mad it 3 days ago and requested again for dinner tonight,happy to oblige! May add some spinach for extra veggies .
Yummy! I can't help feeling that this is a bit on the fatty side for a mid week supper, but it's certainly quick and delicious. I didn't have a huge amount of mushrooms so used some very finely diced celery and peppers to bulk out - worked well. Also substituted Parmesan with cheddar and creme fraiche with low fat natural yogurt. Recommended!
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An accumulation of incompletely developed follicles in the ovaries is seen in polycystic ovarian disease. The condition may be characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, absent periods, multiple cysts on the ovaries and infertility.
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Second Middlebury board resignation threat resolvedBy Bruce Edwards
STAFF WRITER | January 15,2014MIDDLEBURY - A selectman's threat to resign over the handling of a town sand contract was resolved with Selectman Travis Forbes taking his usual seat at the board meeting Tuesday.
Forbes fired off a letter Friday to fellow board members and the town manager threatening to resign unless Dan Werner, the Public Works Department director quit or was fired.
Forbes became upset when he learned last week that Werner was hauling in winter sand from another company. Forbes' company, Case Street Redi-Mix, had signed a $30,000 contract in September to supply the town with 3,000 tons of sand. Half the sand was delivered by December but Werner apparently wasn't satisfied with the quality of the sand and took delivery from a competing company.
Forbes attended the Select Board meeting Tuesday without mentioning the incident.
Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay met with Forbes and Werner Tuesday afternoon. Following the Select Board meeting, Ramsay said the dispute had been resolved. She did not provide any details.
During Tuesday night's board meeting, Ramsay gave an update on the fiscal 2015 municipal budget that will go before voters on Town Meeting Day. She said because of further belt tightening the projected increase in the property tax rate had been trimmed from 3 cents to 1.9 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.
The town will hold a public hearing on the budget Jan. 21, at 7 p.m.
In other business:
On a 5-1 vote, approved a term sheet outlining the general terms of a proposed sale of the town office/municipal gym property to Middlebury College. Selectman Craig Bingham voted no.
The board was informed that the UD 3 school board would contribute $400,000 toward construction of locker rooms at the proposed new municipal gym on Creek Road.
With the recent resignation of Selectman Victor Nuovo, the board agreed to name a replacement for Nuovo's unexpired term which ends in March. The board set the condition that any interested candidate must agree not to run as a candidate in the March election.
The board discussed an update to the town's conflict of interest policy.
The town received a $330,000 state grant for 1,200 feet of sidewalks along Exchange Street. The grant included a 10 percent local match.
The board approved a boundary change to the East Middlebury Fire District that excludes two properties.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and 15 firms are announcing the recall of more than 19 million dive sticks used in swimming pools. In shallow water, children can fall or land on a dive stick and suffer rectal or vaginal impalement. Facial and eye injuries also are possible when children attempt to retrieve the sticks under water. According to CPSC Chairman Ann Brown, these dives sticks are dangerous and should not be used. CPSC knows of six impalement injuries and one facial injury to children 6 to 9 years old. Although the number of reported incidents is relatively low, the severity of the injuries that have occurred is very significant. Three of the children suffered rectal and three suffered vaginal impalements from dive sticks placed in backyard pools or, in one case, a hot tub. In four of the six incidents, the injuries that occurred required surgery and hospitalization. The facial injury occurred when a child bobbed down to retrieve a dive stick and lacerated her face just below her eye, requiring stitches. The dive sticks being recalled are hard plastic and are either cylinder-shaped or shark-shaped. When dropped into water, the dive sticks sink to the bottom of a pool and stand upright so that children can swim or dive down and retrieve them. The cylinder-shaped plastic sticks measure about 4 to 8 inches long and about 1 inch or less in diameter. The shark-shaped plastic sticks measure about 7 inches long and have an egg-shaped bottom. The sticks come in a variety of colors. Most are packaged in kits of three to six sticks, and some are packaged with other pool diving games. These dive sticks have been sold at grocery, drug, pool and discount department stores nationwide for about $4 to $7 per set under numerous brand names, most of which do not appear on the dive stick itself. Consumers should stop using dive sticks immediately and throw them out.Depending on the sticks owned, consumers can receive a refund, replacement or repair.
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This thick, well-seasoned garbanzo bean dip has been enjoyed in eastern Mediterranean countries since ancient times. Serve it as a dip with pieces of pita bread, sesame crackers, or fresh vegetables. Middle Eastern markets carry hummus ready-made in cans or jars, but using a food processor makes its preparation from scratch both simple and quick.
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano, or ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
Dash of ground cumin
One 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Garnish: (optional) cherry tomatoes, sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley
Heat the oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the parsley, basil, oregano, coriander, pepper, and cumin. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Combine the garbanzo beans and lemon juice in a food processor; process until smooth. Stir in the onion mixture and the sesame seeds. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Allow to cool before serving.
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Prepare hummus in advance to allow the flavors to blend; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, freelance food writer, and the award-winning author of 13 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. Paulette's most recently published cookbook is "The Complete 15-Minute Gourmet: Creative Cuisine Made Fast and Fresh." She is also the author of "A Beautiful Bowl of Soup" and "The Spirited Vegetarian," which was voted "Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine" at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards. Paulette says that international travel is her favorite source of culinary inspiration.


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The tour area is rich with culinary history. We had the opportunity to meet the proprietors who took the time to interact with our group. Leading a walking tour is an art and Lisa does it with style and knowledge of the scene that is North Berkeley. Varied, delicious and generous tastes were sprinkled along the way. We are planning to revisit the neighborhood and look forward to a reunion with Lisa on her tour of the Mission.
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We had a wonderful time and tasted something delicious at every stop! Because I was raised with good manners, and because everything was delicious, we went back and patronized all of the nice places we visited. Great tour - everyone would love it!
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We really lucked out on this tour! Every stop was a discovery, Saul's, Peet's original coffee shop, Gratitude, Soop's, Lush Ice Cream, Vintage Berkeley... Not that I hadn't known some of them, but the time and passion people took to explain what...continued
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OMG all 6 of us loved it...this fun food tour exceeded all our expectations. Lisa our energetic foodie tour guide fed us interesting facts and delicious food the entire 3 hours. Can't wait to do Lisa's SF food tours!
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Tastes may include: Jewish deli and restaurant, Saul's, for house made pastrami sandwiches and artisan soda, the Peet's Coffee flagship location, pizza-of-the-day and gourmet cheese from The Cheese Board Collective, small-batch gelato from Lush, and learn about whole-animal butchery from The Local Butcher Shop.
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Panasonic Lumix GX7 Review - The Panasonic Lumix GX7 is the latest advanced CSC from Panasonic, and is a model they consider their best ever. Does this claim hold up?
Panasonic Lumix GX7 Review
Panasonic's Lumix GF1 was one of the first CSCs designed to appeal to enthusiasts and professional photographers looking for a compact alternative to their DSLR kit. Since then a number of rivals have entered the fray, and while the GF1's natural successor, the GX1, was a well-received follow-up, it was quickly eclipsed by rivals like the Sony NEX-7 and Fujifilm X-E1.
And now you have the GX7, with the jump in numbering referencing the fact that Panasonic feel this is more than just a subtle upgrade to the GX1. In fact, Panasonic reckon this is their best camera yet, so lets find out if it is.
Panasonic Lumix GX7 Review – Features
While the Panasonic Lumix GX7 may share a similar 16MP resolution to the likes of the GX1 and pretty much every other recently announced Panasonic CSC, the chip at the heart of the GX7 is completely new. Panasonic's engineers have worked hard to reduce the circuitry on the sensor, enabling Panasonic to feature larger photodiodes in the same surface area, while the sensor's micro-lenses have also been optimized.
Combined with the Lumix GX7's new Venus Engine image processor, this should see better light-gathering capabilities over previous models, delivering improved image noise performance as well as a broader dynamic range. This is reflected some way in the camera's ISO range, running from 200-25,600 (expandable to a base ISO of 125 if required).
But the Panasonic hasn't just been concentrating on improving the senor, with the Lumix GX7 featuring a raft of updates and developments over the GX1, most notable of which is the inclusion of a built-in electronic viewfinder.
While the GX1 offered an optional EVF that attached via the hotshoe and accessory port, this for some could feel a little bit of a compromise, so a built-in solution will be a welcome addition for a lot of potential new users. Not only that, but it offers a tilt functionality, raising up 90 degrees that will benefit photographers in some shooting situations.
The 0.7x (35mm equivalent) magnification compares favourably to rivals, while the 2.7m-dot equivalent resolution is also strong. As we've seen on previous Panasonic EVFs though, it's based around field sequential technology as opposed the more commonly used OLED and high-res LCD displays in rival models. This sees at any given time just one colour is displayed (red, green, or blue), with colours alternating to provide full colour at every pixel location and as such, the GX7 is able to boost approximately 100% Adobe RGB gamut coverage.
There's also an eye sensor allowing the EVF to be automatically activated when the camera is raised to the eye, with the sensitivity of which being able to be toggled between high and low in the menu.
LCD screen
Partnering the Panasonic GX7's tilt-angle EVF is a tilt-angle 3in touch-sensitive display with a 1.03m-dot resolution, with the display being able to be flipped outwards 90 degrees, while a down-facing tilt of 45 degrees is also possible.
The GX7 features Panasonic's Light Speed AF technology, with a sensor data read out time of 240fps that should see focus speeds around 0.06secs. That's not all, as those shooting in low light will welcome the GX7's Low Light AF, with the GX7 capable of focusing in lighting conditions as dark as -4EV (roughly equivalent to starlight), while there's also Pin-point AF that as the name suggests, allows you to pin-point an area of focus.
For the first time on a G-series camera, the GX7 offers users of legacy glass (such as Leica M-mount lenses via a mount adapter) or Olympus and Sigma Micro Four Thirds-fit lenses a sensor shift image stabilisation system. This is activated when a non-IS lens is mounted on the GX7 and to ensure the correct level of correction is applied, shooters can dial in the lens's focal length from 8-1000mm.
With the GX7 keen to appeal to enthusiast and pros, it's nice to see a top shutter speed of 1/8000sec, while the maximum flash sync is impressive at 1/320sec. There's also the ability to flick between the mechanical and electronic shutter, with the later delivering near silent capture for discreet shooting.
In this mode (accessed via the Custom section of the GX7's menu) flash, AF illuminator and all camera sounds are disabled, while the ISO range is restricted to between 200-3200. The GX7 can shoot at up to 5fps provide you're in single AF with its mechanical shutter, while its also possible to shoot 12 frames at a rate for 60fps using the electronic shutter should you wish.
NFC and Wi-fi connectivity
As we've seen with a host of recent Panasonic launches including the Lumix G6 and LF1, the GX7 features both Wi-fi and NFC (a connection is established by to compatible devices by simply tapping them together) connectivity. In conjunction with the free Panasonic Image App for either iOS or Android, it's possible to transfer and share images out in the field, while the GX7 can be controlled and triggered using your smartphone or tablet.
With Panasonic building an enviable reputation when it comes to video capabilities, the GX7 shouldn't let the side down. Offering Full HD 1920 x 1080 50p video in either AVCHD Progressive or MP4 formats, as well as 50i, 25p and movie-like 24p in AVCHD and 25p in MP4. This is all with stereo sound, though its a little disappointing to so no additional connections for a stereo microphone.
Finally there's a growing number of Creative Control filters that now includes two new monochrome modes – Rough and Silky, and along with other effects such as Time Lapse Shot, Stop Motion Animation and Clear Retouch (enabling you to clone-out objects within a scene), the GX7 offers a total of 22 filter effects.
Panasonic Lumix GX7 Review – Design
There's no getting away from the fact that the Panasonic Lumix GX7 is quite a bit larger than both the GX1 and GF1, with similar proportions to both the Sony NEX-7 and Fujifilm X-E1. This appears to be a conscious decision to appeal to enthusiasts and pros who are perhaps less concerned with size, with handling taking greater precedence. This is underlined by the amount of exterior controls dotted round the body, this despite the touch-sensitive interface also offered by the GX7, and quite an upgrade from the GX1.
One of the most welcome additions to the GX7 is perhaps for photographers is the inclusion of dual control dials – one positioned at the front round the shutter button that falls easily to the index finger, while the other pokes out of the rear for easy adjustment with the thumb.
This rear control dial as we've seen with some previous Panasonic cameras also doubles as a confirmation button or changing control depending what mode you're in.
The mode dial and on/off switch have moved to the end of the body, with the mode dial requiring just the right amount of force to rotate the dial – I can't envisage it easily getting knocked out of position in transit.
Various controls
There's now a dedicated AF/AE lock button, which also features a AF/MF switch running round the outside of it, while the GX7 sports an impressive four programmable function buttons (there's an additional 5 programmable function buttons accessed via the touchscreen), allowing you to really tailor the GX7 to your specific shooting needs.
One of the few arrangements to be carried over from the GX1 is the 4-way set of controls, offering hard-wired access to ISO, AF, Drive and White Balance, with a menu/set button at the centre.
Getting back to the look and feel of the GX7 and I have to say its a success. It may not quite have the same design pedigree as the Olympus PEN E-P5, but the functional, clean design works well, while its available in either black or a two-tone silver/black finish.
While the rear of the EVF may jut-out a little from the body, the tilt-angle screen sits flush with the rest of the body and feels integrated into the design, compared to some models where the inclusion of a tilt-angle display often seems like an after thought to the design.
While some exterior elements of the GX7 are plastic, the magnesium chassis and tactile rubber finish round certain areas of the camera provide a premium feel, while shifting the lens mount to the right has allowed Panasonic to equip the GX7 with a very comfy handgrip.
Panasonic Lumix GX7 Review – Performance
There's no doubt that the inclusion of an EVF on the GX7 will be warmly received by a lot of photographers, providing you with a much more intuitive way of shooting compared to holding the camera at arms length and composing with the rear display.
The performance of the EVF in the GX7 shouldn't disappoint either. As you'd expect, detail appears crisp while the display itself is large and bright. Thanks to the field sequential LCD the display is pleasantly saturated, delivering faithful colour reproduction of the scene.
The potential drawback of using this technology is that the relatively slow refresh times compared to OLED and LCD displays can result in the image appearing to tear as you move it, but I have to say that the GX7's EVF copped with this very well.
The ability to angle the viewfinder too is also a big benefit for low angle shots or even shooting from the waist, as while the rear screen may suffice for most of these occasions, the tilt-able EVF will come into its own when shooting in bright light.
The EVF's eye sensor works well, quickly swapping to the EVF display when the camera is raised to the eye when the Sensitivity is set to High, while there's a Low setting should you fell its perhaps a little too sensitive.
Rear LCD
The GX7's rear display delivers the kind of clarity you'd expect from a 1040k-dot resolution, with plenty of detail and just as we saw with the EVF, nicely saturated colours. While it doesn't quite have the same breadth of movement as we've seen with some other Panasonic G-series cameras that are hinged at the side, it never the less provides a range of handy shooting angles that compares favourably with rivals.
If there's one minor gripe, its that the 3:2 aspect ratio of the screen doesn't marry up with the native 4:3 format of the GX7's sensor, resulting in small black bars running either side of the image, though for those shooting video in 16:9 format or images in 3:2 (at a reduced resolution), this may offer the best all round solution.
The capacitive-type touch display delivers one of the best user experiences we've had from a touchscreen-based CSC, with only light touches and gestures required. While there's a plethora of body-mounted controls that we'll touch on later, adjustments can be made on screen, while the touch AF and touch shutter are quick and responsive.
Reviewing images couldn't be easier either, with light swipes required to flick through images, while pinching the screen zooms in on the image, just as you would with a smartphone.
Control system
The touchscreen does speed up general shooting as well – scrolling through the GX7's Quick menu, and settings with more than one deck of options such as video or white balance and you can only scroll through settings horizontally, rather than being able to quickly tap up or down to jump to a desired setting.
This is where the touchscreen comes into play, with a single quick tap of the screen all that's need. It's a similar story with the single area AF selection – using the 4-way d-pad to position the AF area can be a slow process, especially if you're moving from one side to another, so again, a quick tap of the rear display on the point you want to focus on is preferential.
Marry the touchscreen display to the GX7's dual controls and countless programmable function buttons, and you've got a very refined camera to shoot with. Controls fall to the hand nicely when shooting in aperture or shutter priority, I really liked the way that once the front control dial has been programmed to set exposure compensation the GX7 is very quick and intuitive to use. Along with other core settings such as ISO or Drive just a quick tap away, the GX7 delivers a very polished performance.
There are no complaints about AF speed either, with the GX7 promptly acquiring focus thanks to the fast data read out time, while I found I was able to attain focus with the GX7 in some really poorly lit, low-contrast environments that would cause some rivals to really struggle.
If you want to be pretty much pixel-perfect with your focusing, then the Pin-point AF mode found on the GX7 is a welcome feature, and allows you to refine focus easily thanks to the magnified area round the AF crosshair.
If you're going to be using manual focus, then the GX7's Peaking mode and magnified preview, as well as the nicely weighted transition through the focusing range delivers precise control.
The GX7's built-in image stabilization system works well, automatically detecting a non-IS equipped lens and delivers a comparable performance to lens-based systems with shorter focal length optics.
Shooting at 5fps, the GX7 has shoot 9 Raw files consecutively before the before slows with a Class 10 SDHC card, or will happily shoot a continuous burst of JPEG files without slowing up for over 50 files, which for this kind of camera will be more than adequate for the majority of shooting situations.
Panasonic Lumix GX7 Review – Image Quality
Colour and White Balance
The quality of colour output from the Panasonic GX7 was good, though perhaps a little under saturated for some tastes in the camera's Standard colour setting, though Vivid and Scenery provide more punch if needed. Colour was consistently maintained until after ISO 6400, where colours became a little muted compared to lower sensitivities.
The GX7's AWB coped well under a range of lighting conditions, but under tungsten or fluorescent it was perhaps a little to successful, with slightly warmer results being desired.
Just as we've seen with the G6, the GX7 uses the new 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system that we found copes admirably under a host of lighting conditions, though on occasion is does have a slight tendency to underexpose the scene by 0.3-0.7 of a stop. The dual control dials on the GX7 does mean that this can easily and quickly be corrected without the need to lower the camera from your eye.
The GX7 also features a i-Range mode, with Low, Standard and High settings as well as either Auto or Off. Shooting in the High mode and there's slightly improved dynamic range in both the shadows and highlights, though its not as pronounced as some rivals.
The GX7 offers a decent resolution of 16MP and our lab tests showed that its capable of resolving detail down to just over 24 lines per mm (lpmm) at a base ISO of 200, dropping down to 20lpmm at ISO 6400, comparing well to APS-C rivals and matching the Olympus E-P5.
Image Noise
Looking at our JPEG files and the GX7 displays smooth, noise-free results until ISO 1600, where close inspection reveals in-camera image noise control has resulted in very fine detail suffering slightly, though image noise is barely evident. At ISO 6400 and image noise is still well controlled.
Chroma (colour) noise is almost non-existent, while Luminance (grain-like in texture) noise is noticeable, its not to the detriment of the image. That said, in and effort to quell image noise fine detail has been lost, with some areas becoming mushy in appearance. At this sensitivity, results are on par with the Olympus E-P5, but can't compete with the smoother and more detailed results of the Fujifilm X-E1.
Looking at the Raw files and at ISO 3200, chroma noise is more apparent. That said, it's complimented but relatively fine luminance noise to deliver an overall pleasing result with great levels of detail compared to the equivalent JPEG file. At ISO 6400 it has a more noticeable effect on the image, but with some post-capture image adjustment, can be kept in check.
Raw V JPEG
Comparing JPEG and Raw files side-by-side and the JPEG files display great levels of contrast and saturation, while in-camera sharpening has also been applied. As we've mentioned, Raw files display more chroma noise at higher sensitivities, but retaining more detail.
Panasonic Lumix GX7 Review – Verdict
For a camera of this type, the Panasonic Lumix GX7's specification is very comprehensive, delivering a host of features that will keep the keen enthusiast or professional user more than satisfied in most situations.
While the GX7's design might not be able to rival the Olympus PEN E-P5 in the looks department, it's still a nice looking camera, which is complimented by a sturdy, durable build and comfy grip. The plethora of programmable body-mounted controls is also welcome, and all adds to the excellent shooting experience offered by the GX7. It really is a very nice camera to shoot with, and special mention should go to the built-in EVF that delivers a more intuitive and natural way of working.
The new sensor performs very well, delivering very good levels of detail. Image noise performance is perhaps not quite as strong as some APS-C rivals such as the Fujifilm X-E1, but for those shooting up to ISO 6400, the GX7 does a very good job at controlling noise (though for best results, shoot in Raw).
While it costs more than the GX1 did when it was launched, the GX7 is quite a different proposition and justifies the extra outlay. Not only that, but its actually more affordable than one of its closest rivals, the E-P5, which doesn't have the luxury of a built-in EVF.
The GX7 is a very polished and well-made camera that not only delivers excellent results, but is also a pleasure to use at the same time. Panasonic has made a bold statement saying that the GX7 is their best Lumix camera to date, and we have to say we fully agree.
Panasonic Lumix GX7 Review – Sample Image Gallery
These are just a small selection of images captured with the Panasonic Lumix GX7. For a full range, head on over to the Panasonic Lumix GX7 review sample image gallery.
First Look
It's almost two years since Panasonic launched the GX1 – a model that at the time of its release was the premium alternative to the GF-series of CSCs in the Lumix lineup. Instead of branding the next generation GX-series model as the GX2, Panasonic has skipped straight past the GX2, GX3 and GX5 to the Lumix GX7 – a camera that's not only claimed to revolutionise the GX-series, but is also said to be the best camera Panasonic has ever launched according to the manufacturer. These bold statements clearly indicate we're not looking at a subtle upgrade here but at a camera that has returned to the drawing board and been re-designed from the ground up.
The first thing that strikes you the moment the GX7 is picked up is its size and weight. Compared to the fairly modest dimensions of the GX1, the GX7 is a chunkier model that's more akin to the size of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony NEX-7. A pronounced rubberised grip offers more to wrap your hand around, and as a result of being larger and heavier, it contributes towards a solid and premium feel in the hand.
The GX7's pronounced rubberised handgrip has a superb profile to wrap your hand around.
Similarities between the GX1's button arrangement and the GX7's are few and far between. Other than the mode dial that's similar to the GX1, the GX7 is a completely different camera to look at and operate from the rear. The On/Off switch is in the perfect position to be flicked with your thumb, and when you combine this with the near-instant startup time, there's no waiting around for a startup screen to disappear before you shoot. There are up to nine function buttons dotted around the body, with the Fn3 button being assigned to Wi-fi, which we used to connect to our iPhone 5 using Panasonic's Image app. Connection speed was very quick after the Wi-fi passcode had been entered, however images in the playback mode of the app couldn't be viewed – something we put down to the camera being a pre-production sample that's yet to receive its final firmware before it goes on sale.
As many as nine function buttons are dotted around the GX7's body, including a Wi-fi button that's located at the bottom right for instant connectivity.
The importance of having a viewfinder on a CSC shouldn't be underestimated and the addition of the GX7's EVF is very well received. Though it's not particularly large, it displays an incredibly crisp image for composition or playback purposes. In harsh lighting it's a godsend. With the option to tilt it up by 90degrees to suit your preferred angle, we have to say it's one of the best electronic viewfinders we've used on a CSC. The idea of having it fixed on the corner of the body is certainly a step in the right direction and saves you having to carry an optional EVF that attaches via the hotshot and plugs into an accessory port. Although the EVF isn't as slimline as the viewfinder on the Fujifilm X-E1, it's certainly a step in the right direction. We relied on it in many bright situations where reflections on the screen restricted a clear view of our subject matter. We noticed there was a slight hesitancy between the screen feed and the EVF, but this isn't a major cause for concern.
The Panasonic GX7's electronic viewfinder features a high 2.7million dot resolution – making it a great substitute to the screen in bright lighting conditions.
Adopting Light Speed AF, the GX7's autofocus performance felt on par with the AF speed of the GH3. For the most part, the camera was used with the 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens, which is to be sold with the camera for £999. The Touch AF technology on the GX7 let us move the AF point to the far corners of the frame, and after taking a bit of time to get familiar with pin-point AF, we used its 10x magnify option to ensure focus was exactly where we wanted it to be – something that'll come into its own when shooting fine details or macro subjects.
The 3in, 1,040k-dot LCD screen can be pulled out and tilted for high or low shooting.
After shooting 192 images, we noticed the three-level battery gauge was down to one bar, but a total of 320 images can be expected from a single charge of the GX7's battery when it's paired with the 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens. The EVF and 1,040k-dot, 3in screen were our favourite features after spending a day with the GX7, but you get the feeling everything has been very carefully thought through – from the twin control dials to adjust aperture and shutter speed on the fly, to the AF/MF switch that is millimetres away from where the thumb rests at the rear.
The twin control dials that are positioned beside the mode dial and beneath the On/Off switch offer independent control of Aperture and Shutter Speed in Manual mode.
To sum up our first impressions, the GX7 feels every bit like the premium compact camera it's designed to be. It has stiff competition in this area of the market from the likes of Fujiffilm, Olympus and Sony so we'll have to be patient for the full review sample to arrive – something that's going to be difficult after enjoying the user experience so much during our brief hands-on.
Our first impressions were based on using the GX7 for a full day at a Panasonic Press Event held at Longleat, Wiltshire.


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Deal close in pedestrian death caseJune 25,2013BENNINGTON A lawyer representing an 86-year-old North Bennington woman who is facing a felony charge after a crash in which she hit and killed a 79-year-old pedestrian on Jan. 26 in North Bennington said he expects the case will resolve in about 30 days with modest supervision for the woman.
Georgianna Carter, 86, of North Bennington, was arraigned in Bennington criminal court in April on a felony charge of grossly negligent operation of a motor vehicle resulting in a fatality.
Police said Henry Chalifoux, 79, of North Bennington, died on Jan. 26 after being hit by a car driven by Carter.
Carter was charged because police believe she should have been able to avoid hitting Chalifoux given the speed at which she was driving, the clear weather and the lack of obstructions in the road.
At a hearing in the case in the case in Bennington criminal court Monday, Frederick Bragdon, who represents Carter, said he believed he and the state were close to reaching an agreement that would resolve the case.
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A very unusual weekend ()
As I was saying, it has been a very unusual weekend.
Relatives from my father's side of the family (the one with the convoluted family history) came over from Daet. I ended up getting appointed official babysitter, my two sisters having escaped from the job by some unknown means.
Saturday, of course, was quite a busy day for me. Two of my friends are taking a multimedia class that requires the submission of a trailer. Naturally, they chose to do the trailer for a game they're working on. For that, they needed a rotating video of a girl using the computer. Guess who ended up volunteering for this no-budget production? ;) It was a lot of fun. We managed to finish at midnight. Although Eric and Dennison weren't completely satisfied with the video, they figured it would do. I was okay with doing a reshoot (hooray for phenylethylamine!), but they decided to wrap up.
The next day found me in bed until three.
Jerome came while we were playing Monopoly on the roofdeck. He did
quite well - a flurry of trades helped all of us get monopolies, but
luck would have all of us landing on his properties!
Arko apparently decided to be my chaperone, insisting on always interposing herself between me and Jerome. It was kinda funny, even. She banned us from winking at each other, talking in another language (Japanese was _very_ useful, even with my limited vocabulary), and even talking in 'advanced' English (jargon was also quite useful).
Still, I can say that I rather enjoyed taking care of the kids. We survived, barely, although I'm not sure if the stuffed toys did. Now it's back to work and school and everything else.


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PCTS Series "Nonequilibrium Physics with Strongly Interacting Matter and Light" presents
Several mean-field computations have revealed the existence of an out of equilibrium dynamical transition induced by quantum quenching an isolated system starting from its symmetry broken phase. In this talk I shall present results obtained for the quantum O(N) field theory in the large N limit by taking into account dynamical fluctuations at the Hartree-Fock level. I shall derive the critical properties of the dynamical transition beyond mean-field theory and show the existence of diverging time and length-scales, dynamic scaling and aging. Finally, I will discuss a relationship with the coarsening dynamics induced by quenching from the symmetric toward the symmetry broken phase.
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Date: Friday, 3 May 2013
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As the federal government's primary agricultural and food policy tool, the Farm Bill supports many USDA programs, including the conservation programs that provide farmers, ranchers and forest landowners with technical and financial assistance to address resource concerns on their land.
Assistance includes both technical expertise and funding to help put conservation practices on fields and in forests in Texas and across the country.
For example, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service helps farmers conserve water with more efficient irrigation systems and improve soil health with cover crops. NRCS works with ranchers to install rotational grazing systems, enabling pastures to grow better food for livestock while keeping grass in place to prevent soil erosion. NRCS also helps landowners replant trees and use prescribed burning to enhance habitat for wildlife, including many at-risk species.
All of this assistance is made available through a variety of conservation programs. The 2014 Farm Bill consolidates and expands several programs, and key changes include:
• The Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program is folded into the Environmental Quality Incentives Program;
• Three conservation easement programs are combined into one – the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program; and
• Several regional programs are combined into one – the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
The Farm Bill is investing $18.7 billion in NRCS-administered conservation programs over the next five years. It's a good time for you to see if conservation is right for your land.
We encourage you to check into conservation and see if it's a good fit for your land. Visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or your local USDA service center to learn more. The Beeville service center is located at 1400 W. Corpus Christi St., Suite 16. For more information on the Farm Bill, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/FarmBill.


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Who's Hiring You? New Law Requires Employers to Share Basic Information with Workers When They Are Hired
Every worker in California has a right to know how much and how often they are going to be paid for their work, including rates of pay for regular and overtime wages. There is a new law in California that protects workers and makes sure that they understand these basic facts about their job.
New Law
On October 9, 2011, Governor Brown signed a new law: The Wage Theft Prevention Act (Labor Code Section 2810.5). This law requires that employers inform workers as soon as they are hired about how they will be paid. The new law took effect January 1, 2012.
According to the law, workers must be clearly told about:
- The rate of pay and whether the rate is based on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis— including workers earning a base salary, commissions, or other form of calculation. This also includes any applicable overtime rates;
- Any allowances such as meals or lodging that the employer is counting against the employee's minimum wages;
- When the regular payday is; and
- Basic contact information about the employer, including the name of the employer, the employer's main business address and mailing addresses, the employer's telephone number, and identity of the employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier.
According to the new law, this information needs to be given to workers in a written notice in the language that the employer uses to communicate with the workers.
This new law does NOT apply to a worker who is:
- 1. Employed by the State of California (or any subdivision of the State of California);
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Mr. Craig was hired on March 1, 2012 as food preparer at a local restaurant. Although he filled out a job application, it did not contain any information about the terms of employment. On Mr. Craig's first day of work, his new employer informed him that they would pay him the minimum wage. No other information was provided to Mr. Craig at the time of hire. Mr. Craig's employer has failed to comply with the requirements of Labor Code 2810.5. Mr. Craig's employer did not provide any written notice outlining the relevant employment information (rates of pay, employer's background information, worker's compensation information).
Guidance for Workers
If you were hired in 2012 and you do not fall under the law's exceptions (1, 2, or 3, above) you should have received a notice including this information when you were hired. Workers can request a copy of this document from their employer and can reference the Labor Commissioner's website to review this document in six different languages (English, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Tagalog).
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills
Units: About 5,600
Importer: JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
Hazard: The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.
Description: This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill's stand.
Sold exclusively at: JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcp.com from February 2009 through September 2009 for between $190 and $600.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime of visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
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Thank you for creating a thread in my honor! I am delighted to feel so welcomed by Knick fans on this site!
Like I said before, Lebron James has a better opportunity of playing for the Nets than he has playing for the Knicks.
The Knicks are a team that doesn't have a core group of players that anyone would want to play for.Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler and Tony Douglas are role players and would be coming off the bench for a good team.
Lebron James would laugh at the idea of having David Lee as his Scottie Pippen.
Do you really think that Chris Bosh,Dwayne Wade or Joe Johnson are going to visit Lebron James before July 1st and convince him to team up with them on the Knicks?
I doubt that any great basketball player would even want to play for an incomplete team and the worst defensive coach in the NBA.
The Nets on the other hand might have the worst record in the NBA right now but the young pieces that they possess are a lot better than what the Knicks have.
Devin Harris, Brook Lopez and whoever they acquire in the NBA draft are a promising core for any NBA superstar who wants to win a championship.
The Nets will also be moving to Brooklyn and that could play a major role in Lebron wanting to sign with them.
Once they get that arena in Brooklyn and become a good team again they will be the hottest ticket in town.
They will bring in a lot of NBA revenue and bring winning basketball to the city of NY.


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Jeff's a second-generation news reporter, and like anyone who follows in their folks' footsteps, he cares about his family's chosen profession.
"I try to improve TV journalism's reputation one story at a time," Jeff says.
Jeff's been working the cops and military beats here in Spokane for 14 years and is really interested in Spokane-area crime, specifically the way people can protect their families and property from criminals. He doesn't enjoy showing up to fatal fires and traffic collisions but feels reporting on those tragedies is one way to prevent them.
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text: Discussions are already under way on the 2012 farm bill, even though the 2008 legislation still isn't fully implemented. Odds are that debate on the next farm bill will go on until 2012, which will be written under difficult circumstances — none more so than the budget deficit. Already the House Agriculture Committee has held a series of field hearings across the nation seeking input from segments directly and indirectly affected. It is expected that the baseline for farm program spending will be very difficult to increase, and in all likelihood will face reductions: the budget is going to be the overriding factor in what the legislation will look like.


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NYC's Best Cocktails The Wallace Avenue from Louis 649 on East 9th Street combines gin, Fair Goji Berry Liqueur, and West Indian orange bitters - it's topped with Prosecco for a little extra sparkle. (credit: Gabriella Toth/Louis 649)
NYC's Best Cocktails The 'Smoked Negroni' from Chinatown's Apotheke infuses Lapsang Souchong tea into into gin, and is then stirred together with Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, and Aperol. (credit: Apotheke)
NYC's Best Cocktails Viktor & Spoils specializes in agave-based cocktails, and we especially love the ones made with that smokey, silky, Mexican that we call Mezcal. The Oaxacan Dream combines Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and a grilled pineapple garnish. (credit: Viktor and Spoils)
NYC's Best Cocktails The Criterium cocktail, found at Brooklyn's Fort Defiance, includes an amaro from Milan, Italy, in it's mix. Amaro, meaning bitter in Italian, is an herbal liqueur that is flavored with sometimes dozens of herbs, citrus peels, and other such botanicals. (credit: Fort Defiance)
NYC's Best Cocktails The Red Snapper, a feisty take on the Bloody Mary, is the signature drink at the St. Regis. (credit: The St. Regis Hotel)
NYC's Best Cocktails The Sugar Plum Martini is made with raspberry vodka and Chambord, and can be found at both the Campbell Apartment and the Empire Room. (credit: Rubenstein PR)
NYC's Best Cocktails We love this Skinny Pink Lemonade at Ruby Tuesday's. On the lighter side, this take on pink lemonade is made with Acai and agave nectar. (credit: VeeV)
NYC's Best Cocktails This hot cocktail, Bookmarks' Pumpkin Spice Latte, is made with Baileys, spiced rum and garnished with whipped cream. (credit: Rubenstein PR)
NYC's Best Cocktails The Bloody Mary at Brother Jimmy's is often hailed as one of the best Bloody Mary's in New York City. (credit: Brother Jimmy's)
NYC's Best Cocktails Madison & Vine's Vanilla Pear Sparkler is made with champagne, pear liquor, pear puree and garnished with a long lime twist. (credit: Rubenstein PR)
NYC's Best Cocktails Head to Atlantic Avenue and try Colonie's Green Apple Whiskey Sour (Michter's rye whiskey, fresh green apple juice, lemon, sugar, baked apple, egg white, bitters and cinnamon) to satisfy a fresh apple craving. (credit: Colonie)
NYC's Best Cocktails Maple & Sage Gin Cream Cocktail from Griffou: Made with Nolet's Silver Dry Gin, maple syrup, muddled sage, lemon juice, heavy cream and nutmeg), this frothy sipper is versatile enough to tantalize your tastebuds pre- or post-dinner. (credit: Kyle Dean Reinford)
NYC's Best Cocktails Made with Belgian witbeir, pineapple-infused aquavit, lime juice and ginger syrup, you can find this beer cocktail titled 'Radler' at 2nd Ave's Vandaag. (credit: Vandaagnyc.com)
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Lot 1332: ELIZABETH MUMFORD, American, 20th Century, "Broken Eggs Can Never be Mended",, Oil on panel, 15" x 15". Framed. (140 views)
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Not sure what picture I'm showing you above, but it appears to be friendly Minnesotans(?) – possibly twins, smiling and giving each other a hand hug. Bad news guys, the Twins are not going to give you much to smile about, except the overwhelming flavor bomb you'll get when you shove a jucy lucy in your cold weather thickened body. Outside of Joe Mauer and (maybe) Josh Willingham, this team is void of any star power. It feels like the Twins were on the verge several years and were trying to hang on too long in hopes of making a run. It's hard when a seriously tradeable chip is a homegrown hero who is impossible to trade. This team is a long way away from the team that
stole won the 1991 World Series.
Let's take a closer look at the Twins.
Major Off-Season Moves:
- Acquired Vance Worley
The Twins traded their highest WAR player player in Denard Span and another talented OF in Ben Revere for what they hope will be a deep starting rotation of the future. The only SP of note for this season is Vance Worley, who has been the "other" pitcher in Philadelphia behind Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, and Cole Hamels. Worley is no doubt talented and we'll touch on the other pitchers later. All small market teams will go through this rebuilding process, but it's unfortunate when their "up" cycle doesn't produce more than a spattering of playoff appearances.
Let's take a look at the details after the jump. Continue reading 2013 Minnesota Twins Team Preview