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VPIRG wants IP gas pipeline app dismissed
The Vermont Public Interest Research Group has asked the Public Service Board to dismiss an application that would extend a natural gas pipeline under Lake Champlain to serve the International Paper mill in New York.
VPIRG argued in its motion filed Monday with the Public Service Board that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, not the state, has regulatory jurisdiction when it comes to interstate gas pipelines.
FERC jurisdiction of interstate gas pipelines is, with limited exceptions, exclusive, Bristol lawyer James Dumont wrote in his motion on behalf of VPIRG. No state or local jurisdiction exists to review any environmental concerns, nor to make any siting decisions.
Plans to extend the pipeline to serve the IP plant in Ticonderoga, N.Y., is the second phase of a planned three-phase project by Vermont Gas Systems. The PSB last month approved Phase I, extending the pipeline from Chittenden County south to Middlebury. Phase II of the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project would extend the pipeline west to Cornwall and under Lake Champlain to serve the IP plant.
Phase III would extend the pipeline farther south to serve parts of Rutland County.
VGS has said the key to serving Rutland by 2020, 15 years earlier than projected, is the IP plant. Revenue from serving IP will substantially defray the cost to extend the pipeline to Rutland, VGS officials have said.
The motion cites a cost of $64.4 million for Phase II, of which IP would pay $62 million.
VPIRGs argument is that until FERC holds a hearing and rules on whether some or all of the proposed project falls within a service area determined to be exempt from FERC jurisdiction the Board is without jurisdiction.
Responding to the motion, VGS spokesman Steven Wark said that VPIRG is throwing up unnecessary legal obstacles to stop the pipeline.
Any attempt to use legal maneuvers to slow down the project effectively condemns average Vermonters and small-business owners to using dirtier and more expensive fuel oil or propane for decades to come, Wark said in an email. Vermont Gas cannot understand why anyone would want to deny Addison and Rutland counties the very valuable economic and environmental benefits of this project, and we are confident that the advantages will allow the Addison-Rutland Natural Gas Project to move forward through Vermonts very rigorous regulatory and permitting process.
Wark acknowledged that FERC has jurisdiction over the New York extension and that VGS would request an exemption. He said there is no requirement that a FERC application must come first.
In his motion, Dumont raised the question of whether VGS should be exempt under FERC rules on the premise that its market area simply crosses state lines.
In this case, the purpose of the Phase 2 project is primarily to transmit gas under Lake Champlain to a single industrial user, International Paper. The distribution `market consists of a single industrial user. VGS has not identified any residential users, or any other industrial users, according to the three-page motion.
In a telephone interview, Dumont said if FERC grants an exemption, it would give the PSB jurisdiction over what happens on the Vermont side of Lake Champlain. However, he said on the New York side of the lake that authority would still rest with the New York Public Service Commission.
The motion also argues that VGS possibly fails the exemption test on two other grounds.
VGS has offered IP the option of buying its natural gas from another provider while using the VGS pipeline for transmission. The effect of such an election would be that VGS is providing transmission pipeline services rather than selling gas to a retail customer, Dumont wrote.
The other issue, according to the motion, is that Vermont law does not give the PSB jurisdiction over rates charged to New York customers, and IP and VGS cannot provide that jurisdiction by agreement.
Dumont previously filed a motion asking the board to alter its Phase I pipeline approval regarding the route the pipeline would take crossing the Palmer farm in Monkton.
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TRUCKEE, Calif. — "Streetlamp Musician" Natalie Gelman has gone national.
A native of New York City's West Village, Gelman began busking on subway platforms in Times Square because she was to young to play in nightclubs.
Her first record, "Streetlamp Musician," was a six-song EP produced by Charlie Midnight and Mark Needham, who worked, respectively, with James Brown and the Killers. A nine-track CD with the same title will be released May 14.
Press materials describe Gelman's music as a mix of folk, pop and rock, along with "a silver lining," she said.
"There are a lot of heavy topics covered in my songs." she said, "but always a bit of hope and vulnerable, childlike dreaming for some ideal."
Gelman, who now lives in Ojai, Calif., will perform this weekend at Northstar California and in Truckee.

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You mispelled 3 or 4 different words, how you gonna try to criticize me son?
Pay attention dumbass, i already talked about several things you brought up.
You see that son, i posted that yesterday. That quote by me was from yesterday. You read what you fealt like readin, your just like everyother msg33 hater on here. Ignorant Ass posters need to pay attention to the facts, theres alot to learn and im constantly droppin facts but not like i use to. It aint worth it for me no more when no one is given me the credit i deserve. Give credit where its due, im a f*ckin legend on here. A bum poster like you will never be anywhere near my level, f*ck outta here.I have never loss, every arguement i have been in i have come with strong enough arguements to prove that whatever im tryin to argue has some validity. Maybe i tied a couple times
I aint done yet son.
You recommended since im so smart that i go to law school and i make myself some money. Im not a fan of your wise ass comments. I specialize in basketball/rap arguements. Although i have some knowledge about the law thats not what im interested in. Comments like that make me think your jealous of my basketball knowledge that is superior to yours. People are born with strengths and weaknesses. I figured out a while ago that your nothin but a bum on here who will post a paragraph here and there that gets ignored.
So you said it wasnt a personal attack but you called me a conceded jerk. Thats a ***** move, if you feel a certain way dont back away. I would have more respect for you if you told me that it was a personal attack. Hopefully when you reach puberty you'll grow some balls. Im anything but conceded. You dont know nothin about me kid. As far as on here goes im a legend, just speakin the facts. I have other areas where im not as strong as all of us do. I have no problem admittin my problems, if anything I focus on them too much. What im sayin is im not the most positive person, far from bein conceded but on here Im MSGknickz33, the GOLD MAC 10, the mothaf*ckin legend and you can s*ck my d*ck no homo.
At the end of your poorly written paragraph, you ask why do we keep arguin about marbury when hes gonna be gone. Then you criticize him as if you yourself are lookin to argue about him. You dont know what the f*ck you want. Kid you aint got no rite to be sayin marburys heads not there. Stick to doin whatever your good at and next time dont interfere with msg33 the legend (in less then 2 years). Its obvious that arguements aint your thing. Dont ever say anything about the GOLD MAC 10.
9.Again at the end of my post I wrote this "wasn't ment to offend", but I guess you missed that. If I knew that you were going to get all bent out of shape and try to start a "beef" online... what a joke! for being called conceded... or was it jerk... hum I don't know, I would have never messed with the almighty "Gold Mack 10"haha!
10.Oh yeah as for personel attacks online you stupid bitch it means nothing I'll ignore all the childish things youv'e wrote in this post cause your nothing and will never be anything but an obnoxious,loud mouth bitch that thinks he knows much more than he realy does.
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Its funny how your tryin to act grown when you still a little kid. You called me out for my personal attacks but thats how this all started, with personal attacks from you. You continued with the personal attacks by calling me a bitch twice, i think i got you figured out. Your jealous of my status on here. As Jay-z said, "Males shouldnt be jealous thats a female trait." I guess we know who the bitch is now, bitch. It sounds like your angry, did i offend you in any way?
There is plenty of proof throughout the history of this forum that I know far more then you when it comes to basketball. I wrote essays, kid. If you havent read through the blow it the f*ck up trade thread, what you waitin for? Thats where my best work is. I would drop stuff like that more often if it wasnt for haters like you who have no appreciation for a great poster like me, with more knowledge then the average fan combining stats and analysis as seen in my game threads. Speaking of my game threads, you cant even dream of making a game thread like mine. I dont just look at regular stats, when im doin the game threads I use a calculator to compute statistics that are unavailable on other websites. I make the best game threads on the internet. I am not conceded for sayin im a legend on here, im only speakin the facts. I give credit where its due.4." im a f*ckin legond on here"+"Never be anywhere near my level" not conceded?
If you got all this basketball knowledge why dont you post more? Its not that I dont believe you about your grandfather and uncles, its just that i dont give a f*ck about them. If your grandpops wasnt on the original knicks team someone else woulda been. Probally someone better then him. I dont want no names, I dont care about none of that. That sh1t dont impress me. Were talkin about what you do on here (knicksonline) not who you family is. Stay on topic. You havent done anything that impressed me on here. Your posts are always short and lack detailed analysis. I dont care how much you post on here but if your gonna call me out you better have more credentials. If your gonna call me out you better be Metrocard, starks, knicks126, kiyaman, abcd, even Donchris. Your grandpops, your uncle, and you can all suck my d*ck no homo, f*ck outta here.6.The lawyer thing was called sarcasm(or wise ass when you don't like it) as for being jealous of your "superior basketball knowlage" My grandfather was one of the Original Knicks back in the late 40's to early 50's and aftere his carrer he scouted for the knicks( also my uncle used to scout and assistant coach for both Minnisota and Miami) so I think I've grown up around and have been expossed to plenty basketball knowlage thanx.(if you want names just message me) As for posting only evey now and then.... sorry haha I know you just live to read the Bull I'm posting.
What was that? F*ck outta here kid7.It wasn't a "***** move" I was just trying to be nice about it, and again it wasn't ment to be a personal attack I started out with a complament to try and soften you up... I guess it didn't work! Your "far from being conceded"? Dude! just read your post... and if you can't see it ask somebody!
some of the arguments here really gotta stop. some of em will stay because here is no way of eliminating theem totally. some of em are actually good for the site.
i know i haven't been on here that much latley, partly cuz the knicks have sucked and theres not much to talk about, but mostly because lacrosse season just started, so im gettin home at 6 everyday, then shower dinner homework-by then its like 8, 8:30, and im **** tired.
By october 2008 the forums gonna be back to normal, less arguments, and more activity on here b/c the forums gonna be more alive becuase the knicks cant possibly be this bad.
i love this site and i hate watching it fall apart like this. but i will deff come back to life, it has to, theres too many great posters on here.
Damn player-centric usernames straight to hell.
MSGKnickz33 can you please stop making additional memberships its annoying the _______ out of me.. Its obvious that Metrocards, MSGknickz34, and knickslova are your memberships. We need some kind of moderator on here that is actually on, because of that I dont think this site stands any chances.. Its sad to see a good site being ruined so quickly because of people that just got nothing better to do, and make pointless memberships. Don't take it the wrong way MSG, but realise that we are not stupid, and we can figure out thats you.


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Everything Will Be OK…
Silence is Golden…
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Okay, it has been incredibly quiet around the Yankees Universe since they acquired pitcher Javier Vazquez late last year. But all things considered, I think that GM Brian Cashman has the team exactly where he wants them. There is much discussion about left field, but really, a platoon of Brett Gardner and Jamie Hoffmann is not necessarily a bad thing. Or perhaps Colin Curtis makes major strides in training camp. Regardless, the Yankees are in good shape regardless of what happens in left. In fact, it was just last April when the Yankees broke camp with Gardner as their starting center fielder. They now have a centerfielder who can match Johnny Damon's lost production, so why not take a chance on Gardner in left? If he could improve his on-base percentage, he would be a terror on the base paths.
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Growing up, it always seemed as though owner George Steinbrenner would purposely leak stories about the Yankees to the tabloids just to keep the team in the news. It has been a new world order since Hal Steinbrenner took over the team, but that doesn't mean the younger Steinbrenner is any less motivated to win than his father. He just wants to avoid those foolish long-term contracts that can haunt a team for years. If greater efficiency ensures the sustainability of the team's success in recent years, I am all for it. The late 80's were not a fun time to be a Yankees fan.
I am not saying that I wouldn't be excited if the Yankees and Johnny Damon somehow came to an agreement for 2010, but at this point, I am not counting on it. I am prepared for the team to move forward with its current cast of players. I know that if a need develops, they'll pursue a solution that makes sense for the team.
But I respect Hal Steinbrenner, and I am pleased that he is in charge of the Yankees. He has shown support for his manager and general manager, and he is willing to open the purse strings when it makes sense for the team. I remember sitting in the stands at Yankee Stadium during the 1980's when fans used to yell negative comments about George Steinbrenner. Somehow, I don't think that will happen with Hal. He is not going to run a frivolous organization, but it will be efficient, streamlined, and a winner. Works for me…
On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings advanced to the NFC Championship with a 34-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The Vikings will face the Saints in New Orleans next weekend.
Favre finally prevailed against the Cowboys after compiling a 0-3 record against them in the play-offs while a member of the Green Bay Packers.
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For me, it was vindication, in part, for the disappointing loss in the Hail Mary game of December 1975.
The Vikings have a tough match-up against the Saints, particularly considering that it is an away game. The Vikings have been invincible at home, but on the road, they've met mixed results. In facing the Saints, they'll see a familiar player in former Viking safety Darren Sharper. Sharper and Favre were teammates in Green Bay, but now Sharper stands in Favre's way for a trip to the Super Bowl.
After the game against the Cowboys, a friend sent me the following "prayer". I don't know who wrote it but it is excellent:
Our Favre-ther who art in Mississippi, hallowed be thy name. Thy bowl will come, it will win, in Miami as it is in the Dome. Give us this Sunday, our weekly win. Give us touchdown passes, but do not let others pass against us. Lead us not into frustration but deliver us to the Super Bowl. For thyne is the MVP, the best of the NFC, and the glory of the Purple People Eaters now and forever…
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Good luck to the guys in purple, but seriously, I am ready for some baseball…
P.S. Contrary to what Julia may think, 'Yankees Suck' did not win Ted Kennedy's Senate seat through a write-in campaign! 😉
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You sound like a Bomber fan I can break bread with. Damon, actually, the longer this plays out the better chance he comes back to the Yanks. Yanks hold the cards without a viable offer from elsewhere for Boras' asking price. As it gets closer to Spring training, I think that price drops and he's your two hitter again. Boras knows it, he's just trying to get a market for his other client too (i.e. see X.Nady). LF? Damon again. What is old is new again..check this out. The last time Cashman said he was "prepared to go with X-player into the season" that player was Bubba Crosby. Cashman was so prepared to go with Bubba to replace Bernie, he went out and purchased Damon. This winter Cashman said "we are prepared to go with" Gardner in LF. You and I know that just means until Johnny's price comes down at zero hour or someone else comes by. I would let Gardner start.
I'm pretty sure they are demanding a recount on the election!😉 The Yankees have been very quiet – but hey we both know that anything can happen in baseball! Good luck to your Vikings this weekend! My Patriots, sadly, are out of it so for this weekend I will be a Vikings fan! And hey – purple is one of my favorite colors!
That prayer is a RIOT, Scott!😉
I will be interested to see where Damon ends up–with the Yankees or not. It certainly was interesting, and often entertaining, when George would leak a headline out, and watch what the press would do with it.
It's almost deafening! Though, it's kinda expected after you spend close to a billion last season..lol
Hey Scott, what happened to the Vikings? Man, that was a quite a game.
Is it time for baseball yet?
Have a good one!


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Hunger isn't just a problem overseas. In communities like Immokalee, Florida, poverty leaves American families unable to provide the food their children need to stay healthy and do well in school.
For more than three years, Andrea Francisco and her husband, Clemente, picked tomatoes on a farm in Immokalee, Florida.
Paid at a rate of about 50 cents per 32 pounds, they had to pick 3,200 pounds to bring home $50.
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Andrea and Clemente represent millions of families across the United States who struggle with hunger.
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I Should Make Lineups More Often!
So remember when I was complaining about the Yankees offense without A-Rod? It was really bad, they couldn't hit, and I was frustrated, so I proposed my own lineup.
I'm convinced that someone from the Yankees is secretly reading my blog or stalking my facebook or something, because they're listening to me about stuff!
In my last blog post, I said the Yankees should do something different to shake up the lineup, maybe to spark the offense and get something going. I strongly suggested that the top 3 should look like this:
#1 Brett Gardner
#2 Derek Jeter
#3 Curtis Granderson
I then said for Cano to be cleanup and Teix 5th, but last night the Yankees had Teix 4th and Cano 5th. It still worked out, so that was okay.
I wanted Swish 6th and Posada 7th, which the Yankees did. And because Martin had the night off, it was Nunez in the 8 hole with my sweet Cervelli batting 9th. It was pretty close to what I wanted, but I was just thrilled that they "listened" to me with the 1-2-3 spots.
Some people liked my lineup idea. Some people criticized my lineup, saying the Yanks would never do it. Well they did it, it was MARVELOUS, and they're doing it again today, and I don't blame them.
The Yankees were down 2-0 early because Phil Hughes still sucks, but I quickly forgot about Hughes's suckiness once the Yankees bats came alive. They scored 5 runs in the 2nd, in which my 1-2-3 guys Gardy, Jeet, and Grandy knocked in 4 of the 5 runs.
The offense continued to explode in bunches. Nick Swisher's 3-run homer made it 8-2, and later on Mark Teixeira hit a GRAND SLAM which made it 14-2. Clearly, rearranging the batting order did not mess with anyone's rhythm last night.
Even though it looked like a blowout, I was not entirely confident that the Yanks would win, knowing that Phil Hughes was on the mound. I'm kind of frustrated with him. The Yankees should've included Hughes in the package for Roy Halladay way back when they had the chance. Now he's losing value fast!
Hughes, despite having heavy run support, was not able to get through the 5 innings and earn himself a win. He didn't deserve to get the win anyways. 7 runs in 4.1 innings is not win-worthy, and I don't blame Girardi for taking him out. Once Hughes was out of the picture, I felt the game was locked up.
The bullpen did a pretty good job last night holding the game where it was. In the end, it was a 17-7 victory for my Yanks. I cannot explain how comforting it was. And I love having bragging rights. The offense had been struggling mightily, and once they adapted my lineup idea, the offense came alive.
I seriously should suggest things more often.
So Yankees, my birthday is in August, maybe you guys should send me some tickets? After all, I helped you win last night!
Worth a try, haha…
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Well, Way to Go that you suggested those lineup changes! I think the Yankees should give you tickets for being a great fan. Perhaps someone will come thru with tickets on your birthday. *crosses fingers*
Now if Mattingly would listen to us and switch Ethier and Kemp around in the lineup order. Ughh, but the Dodgers offense is so anemic.


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Armed Forces Day Parade in Watertown
Humvees, military vehicles, and soldiers filled Washington street in Watertown Saturday morning for the annual Armed Forces Day Parade.
Kids lined the streets to see their favorite soldiers, hear the army band, and grab some candy.
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in recent years, growing from 1,387 in 1996 to 2,637 in 2000,
then declining slightly to 2,458 in October of 2001. The greatest
number of unfilled positions were in the areas of cross categorical,
elementary, bilingual education, speech and language, music
and behavior disordered.
The report cites the following areas as having the greatest
over-production in 2002: social science, guidance counselor,
English language arts and health. Areas of likely under-production
in 2002 included: nurse, music, physical education and special
Projected areas of high demand
The report estimates that Illinois will need 44,000 teachers
through 2006 and bout 2,400 administrators and over 4,000
other educators through 2006. The greatest needs through 2006,
in terms of percentage of the 2002 workforce, are projected
to be
Administrators/other educators: librarian/media specialist,
nurse, coordinator, assistant junior high school principal
and high school principal.
Teachers: English as a second language; special education;
agriculture; Spanish; reading/remedial reading; language
arts; bilingual; learning resource center and library;
physics and general science.
The full report is available at:
Illinois State Board of Education
100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777


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The Pits
What made those Bostonians so patriotic? Why, the good old American clam bake, one of the tastiest pleasures of summer.
By Leslie Bilderback 08/01/2010
Because I live in Southern California, everyone assumes I spend my summers at the beach. What most people don't realize is that from where we are in the San Gabriel Valley, it is 30 miles to the nearest beach (well over an hour of travel time on the weekend along the Santa Monica Freeway, no longer the free-flowing thoroughfare envisioned by its engineers in the 1960s). I like the beach, but visits are more of an expedition than an outing. I was rudely aroused from my California dreamin' the day I realized that going to the beach is not something that can be casually done.
Yes, a day at the beach requires hats, towels, chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards. But before even the first tube of sunscreen is purchased, there is preliminary preparation beginning in February with the commencement of daily sit-ups to counteract a winter of gluttony. If I can stick to that, the next step is the search for the perfect swimsuit. (Why is it that swimsuits are sold in the winter, and winter coats in the summer? Does the fashion industry think this is funny? I seriously doubt that real people plan that far in advance. Most people can't think far enough ahead to activate their turn signals before they reach the intersection.) Swimsuit shopping must be taken seriously, because this could very well be the year l finally receive an invitation to a private beach party in a Malibu compound.
It's funny that I spend so much time on my swimwear, because the fact is, I don't really like to swim in the ocean. I have nothing against swimming. It's just that I hate being cold. There is nothing worse than finally getting used to the water temperature, only to get out and spend the remainder of the afternoon shivering in the "comfort" of a damp, sandy towel. I am wary of the riptide too, which once caught me and required a lifeguard rescue that was nothing like the ones on Baywatch. (He basically stood on the shore and waved me in down the beach a bit. For that they need special training?)
Also, I have an unnatural aversion to sea foam. This stems from two contradictory tales about its creation I remember from childhood. According to my family, foam is made when people pee in the water and when little mermaids die. Neither sounds refreshing to me. (The mermaid explanation is from Hans Christian Andersen's story, not Disney's. Andersen's is a much better tale, although I do like Disney's singing crab, and the lyrics to Le Poisson: "Now I stuff you with bread — it won't hurt, 'cause you're dead.")
So if I am not swimming at the beach, what am I doing? Eating, of course! What better place to shove food into one's mouth than one where napkins, utensils and (dare I say) clothing are optional? A little dribble down the chin? A sticky finger or two? Clean it with tide. Literally.
Cooking at the beach can be fun. Of course, you will have to visit one of the few beaches with cement fire rings and be willing to get there early to claim one. (Summer weekends require an 8 a.m. commitment.) There is no limit to the foods that can be cooked over an open flame, but the most common item on the seaside menu is the ubiquitous wiener on a stick. (Nothing pleases me more than when I am able to fit the word "wiener" into this column.) Sure, there are those who dabble in fresh fish or sausages or carne asada. I have even seen a few hardy souls bring along their own Weber. But schlepping a mobile kitchen through the sand has about as much appeal for me as body surfing in a thong. (This is why I never warmed up to a career in catering. The most I am willing to carry to an off-site event is a package of Hebrew Nationals and a coat hanger.)
There is, however, one beach dinner that I long to cook. I would gladly schlep its fixin's across hot sand in 99 Cent Store flip-flops. This meal is the epitome of beach cooking, a celebration of the sea's bounty and the worst Elvis movie ever.
I'm talking about the Clam Bake.
A traditional New England Clam Bake is a subterranean endeavor. A pit is dug in the sand, a fire is lit inside and rocks are added to create a source of radiant heat. Some old cookbooks call for the use of cannonballs instead of rocks. I believe that tradition was started by patriots in Boston, bored to tears after the British fled to Nova Scotia at the sight of the cannons from Fort Ticonderoga. (Surplus cannon-balls + shellfish + bored Minute Men = party! Now that would've made a good Elvis movie. Tri-corner hats and bikinis!) On top of the hot coals are layers of seaweed, potatoes, corn and seafood, stacked until the pit is full. The entire thing is covered with a sea-water-soaked cloth and allowed to steam for several hours.
Pit ovens are as ancient as the rock lobster and were used in many oceanside cultures. The Maori have the hangi, a pit oven used to cook lamb, pork, chicken and root vegetables, layered with taro leaves. In Hawaii the kalua pig, cooked in a pit by scantily clad hotel employees, is an essential component of the luau. But here in California, I have yet to visit a beach that will allow me to dig a pit and light a fire inside it. All fires on California beaches must be contained and aboveground.
I am a law-abiding citizen, and I will obey the beach regulations. But I can't help but wonder why such a rule exists. Perhaps they are afraid there will be a rash of pit cooking, and thoughtless seaside chefs will leave the beach littered with pits, into which young children will fall. (No one seems to mind when I bury my kids neck deep, or dig a giant moat around my sandcastle. Yes, I build sandcastles. I think of them as inedible gingerbread houses. ) I seriously doubt there will be a hazardous number of pits.
Californians can barely get out of their car to eat, let alone dig a pit first. And even if there were dangerous pits left here and there, would it be so wrong for today's kids to spend an hour or two in a deep hole? It would give them a chance to contemplate their circumstances and perhaps reevaluate their attitude toward their parents. (Just a thought. I'm not planning anything.)
Unless you have a private beach or a very deep sandbox, you'll have to make do with this faux clam bake. For authenticity, harvest a little seaweed and add it to your coals. If you're lucky, the smell just might confuse a wayward seagull, who will swoop down and try to steal your dinner, just like when you're at the beach.
Leslie Bilderback is a certified master baker and chef, a cookbook author and a former executive chef of Pasadena's California School of Culinary Arts. A South Pasadena resident, Bilderback teaches her techniques online at culinarymasterclass.com.
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Canon's new 21 megapixel full frame digital SLR offers the same resolution as its EOS 1Ds Mk.III but for less than half the price. With the Nikon D700 and Sony Alpha a900 snapping at its heels what does the 5D Mark II have to say for itself?
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Review
Canon's new 21 megapixel full frame digital SLR offers the same resolution as its EOS 1Ds Mk.III but for less than half the price. With the Nikon D700 and Sony Alpha a900 snapping at its heels what does the 5D Mark II have to say for itself?
This unprecedented level of interest wasn't without justification. The 5D's conception and following success marked it as a landmark model – not just for Canon but for the DSLR itself. Thanks to the physical and financial advantage it brought to the user, it became the darling of wedding, landscape and portraiture circles, as well as the oft-mentioned photojournalism genre, and helped pave the way for the future of the full frame.
So why the long wait for its successor? Years came and went with no solid word from the company, and when Canon did comment it said that the 5D's performance was still something to be matched, and so a replacement wasn't a priority. True, its popularity even today does nothing but confirm this, but its specifications had begun to show their age and so people rightly began to suspect that a replacement would soon arrive.
And arrive it has, this time with HD video recording at the helm, along with a new processor, 21MP sensor, and with the slightly less ambitious 5D Mark II moniker. Given the relatively long time gap between its release and that of the model it replaces, the 5D Mark II is a considerable upgrade, yet, unlike its predecessor, it's now not the only contender in its field. So, three years on, and with Nikon and Sony watching closely, exactly what relevance does the EOS 5D Mark II have?
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Developed in tandem with the EOS 50D the two models have much in common, though the new model's sensor derives from that of the flagship EOS 1Ds Mark III. From a total 22MP, the effective output is 21.1MP and it's of the CMOS variety that Canon has pioneered since its original D30 back in 2000. Measuring 36 x 24mm the sensor qualifies as full frame, and though it's based on that in the 1Ds Mark III, there have been a number of refinements that allow Canon to claim that it 'achieves the highest level of image quality of any EOS Digital SLR released to date'.
First, a modification to the colour filter array now allows for light to pass through more effectively to the photosites, while changes have also been made as to how the signal is amplified and read out from the sensor. In comparison with the 12.8MP sensor found in the 5D, the gap between the microlenses has been narrowed, while the on-chip noise reduction circuitry has been optimised for better noise suppression.
The EOS Integrated Cleaning system also welcomes a new fluorine coating for the repelling of dust – also seen on the recently launched 50D. The anti-dust system still uses piezo-based ultrasonic vibrations to shake dust away from the front of the first low-pass filter, and while it lacks a dedicated chamber in which dust can gather, adhesive strips around the side of the filter allow somewhere for dust to adhere. This is complemented by Canon's Dust Delete Data function which maps shadows caused by dust, and removes them via the bundled Digital Photo Professional software.
New Processor
Another reason for Canon's optimism is the new DIGIC 4 processing engine, which debuted in the EOS 50D and has since been incorporated into a number of the company's compacts. Benefits are said to include faster image processing (which for 21MP 14bit files is most welcome), an extension to the dynamic range, finer tonal gradations and improved noise reduction for images taken at higher sensitivities. Advanced signal processing is said to bring a benefit to write times, and predictably, it has also allowed for a faster burst rate, with a 3.9fps rate maintained for up to 78 JPEG frames, or 310 when using UDMA media. Raw files may be recorded at 13 and 14 frames respectively, while a capture of the two is limited to eight frames, regardless of the card used.
A final feature we see courtesy of the new processor is the Peripheral Illumination function, which deals with the perennial full-frame problem of corner shading. When an appropriate lens is mounted, the camera presents the option of enabling correction, though this is only applicable to JPEG files in camera. Raw images may be corrected, but only via the Digital Professional Photo program that ships with the camera. While the 5D Mark II only recognises 26 EF lenses at default it may store profiles for 40 in total, and as newer versions of EOS Utility are released, further lens options are said to be added to expand support for the function.
Expanded features
Features we've seen previously also see a customary expansion. The Auto Lighting Optimiser now has three separate options, as does noise reduction for images taken at high sensitivities. Raw shooting, meanwhile, comprises three levels of resolution – standard, sRaw1 and sRaw2 – with each setting allowing for an accompanying JPEG to be shot at the same time. The camera's sensitivity range has also seen its capabilities broadened, now running through a nominal range of ISO 100-6400, which may be extended to equivalent settings of ISO 50 and up to ISO 25,600. This range comfortably matches the Nikon D3, though how a 21MP sensor will manage such high sensitivities is something we'll see later on.
As with Canon's other full-frame offerings – though unlike Sony and Nikon's alternatives – support isn't provided for Canon's EF-S optics, nor is it for equivalent types from third party manufacturers. As Canon's EF-S range constitutes a fraction of its lens range, and with none of them being particularly pro-oriented, I can't see this being a great disadvantage to the prospective buyer.
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Movie magic
The 5D Mark II is the first EOS DSLR to allow for movie recording, only just beaten to the post by Nikon's D90. How each system operates is very similar, though the 5D Mark II does – on paper at least – offer an advantage in several areas. The larger sensor enables a shallower depth of field (and much more so in comparison to that of a video camera), while its resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels ('full' HD) in comparison to the D90's 1080 x 720 pixels. The frame rate is also slightly greater at 30fps, and files may be recorded for up 12 minutes at its optimum setting, while a reduced resolution records up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds, or 4GB in size, whichever comes soonest. A further difference is in the 5D Mark II's support for autofocusing while recording, via the sensor-based contrast detection method. Movies are also said to benefit from Canon's Image Stabilisation technology (when such a lens is used), while the EOS Utility program that comes bundled with the camera offers support for tethering movies to a computer.
In terms of audio, a small mono-recording microphone sits underneath the camera's name badge, though stereo sound may be obtained with the use of an external microphone, for which a socket has been provided around the camera's side. A small speaker has been located next to the eyecup around the rear, with playback options including slow motion, volume control and jumping through individual frames.
Live view too
Naturally the camera also supports live view, which, in addition to the contrast method offers phase detection AF for more speedy focusing, as well as a plethora of information regarding exposure (including a histogram) and the same tethering options as with movies. The new processor has also allowed the system to support Face Detection for up to 35 faces, though given the contempt with which most photographers still treat live view, I doubt this will be a feature much called upon.
Both live view and movies are displayed on the rear's 3in LCD screen, which now sees its resolution match that of many recent models. With 920,000 dots to play with, it displays images with far greater clarity and contrast than on previous offerings, and is an immediate wow factor to anyone using such a screen for the first time. It provides a viewing angle of 170 degrees for more accurate viewing off axis, and incorporates a number of coatings to combat reflections, moisture and scratches, as well as a fluorine coating for the prevention of dirt build up.
Same as before
Not everything is new, though, and some features have remained the same. The camera's metering pattern still features a 35-zone cell, with the full set of evaluative, centre-weighted, partial and spot options, while Canon's Highlight Tone Priority option may be enabled via the Custom Functions. The focusing system is also largely unchanged, with the same 9-point configuration of its predecessor, and six invisible AF assist points at its centre. All points are sensitive at f/5.6 or brighter, with the exception of two vertically-sensitive assist points, which increase this to f/2.8. The new processor also claims to improve AF precision and speed up AF processing, while the ability to fine tune AF for up to 20 lenses is offered via the AF Microadjustment function.
There's no built-in flash, though the market at which the camera is aimed is likely to require the flexibility that a built-in flash can't provide, not to mention the greater power offered by external units and lighting set-ups. The E-TTL-II flash algorithm supports external Speedlite units and wireless multi-flash set ups are also possible, while a PC sync port around the side allows the camera to be used in the studio with other lighting sources. The sync speed is unchanged from the 5D, at 1/200sec.
The camera's lithium ion battery promises a maximum 850 shots on a full charge, though live view, video recording and flash use will limit this. Although the battery is similar to the one used in the 5D the two can't be used interchangeably, though you can now register up to six batteries with the camera, with their shutter count and percentage charge displayed, as well as the last time and date of use. A single card slot is provided for the recording of images and movies to either CompactFlash or UDMA media, and the addition of an infrared sensor below the camera's self-timer lamp allows for infrared triggering via wireless remotes.
The menu system's architecture will be familiar to EOS users, though a handful of additions have been made to support the camera's expanded specifications. As with its feature set the new camera shares many commonalities with the EOS 50D, with the processor allowing for a more fluid transition between menu options than on previous EOS models, tying in nicely with the enhanced resolution of the LCD screen. Colours are a little bolder and the typeface has also changed, but the general idea has remained the same.
In contrast to the annoyingly long, all-inclusive list format seen on the 5D, the menu's structure has adopted the tabulated format seen on most recent EOS models. The power switch is a little more defined and easier to quickly click into position, while the mode dial – which has been made slightly taller and easier to operate – now fits in three custom settings for access to pre-determined sets of shooting parameters, as well as the Auto and Creative Auto settings, and staple PASM modes. Long-exposure enthusiasts will also be pleased to know that, as with the 5D, the option to access the camera's bulb setting has been given equal consideration, nestling between the manual and custom options on the dial.
At its default setting, the 5D Mark II shares a trait found with its predecessor of having a relatively dim LCD screen, though, of course, this may be brightened to taste. The top plate LCD, meanwhile, sees its lamp button sneaking over to the other side of the screen, and it's much more recessed into the body than on the 5D – an odd move considering it's the first button you'll be fumbling around for in the dark. Also, the dual-function controls which sit beside these – for metering, AF etc – have had the functions they're twinned with changed. Canon claims this is so that the most frequently used controls are closer to the mode dial, though this would probably prove an initial inconvenience for upgrading EOS 5D or 40D users.
New view
The camera's pentaprism viewfinder sees a marginal 2% coverage increase over the 5D to make 98%, and while it doesn't quite match the 100% coverage offered by the competing models (Sony A900, et al), it nevertheless presents itself with good clarity and is thoroughly bright. It also appears a touch more neutral in colour than the slight yellow tint seen through the 5D's viewfinder, though this is only noticeable by comparison. Both the full frame and exposure information may be seen concurrently, and information regarding ISO settings, black and white shooting and white balance adjustment is also visible, should you forget to change any settings from a previous shot.
I'm just as impressed by the camera's dimensions and weight, which have been kept identical to those of the 5D. With no integrated vertical grip the body is significantly smaller than the current 1D and 1Ds duo, and at 810g without its battery and any accessories it weighs in lighter than both the Sony A900 and Nikon D700, without feeling any less solid because of it. A stainless steel frame is encased in magnesium panelling, though rather than the matt finish of the 5D, the Mark II is finished in the same satin coat seen on the 1Ds Mark III. The body has been sealed to resist any dust and moisture incursion, and as with the grip and a panel on the side of the lens release, much of the rear has been rubberised for comfort and security. Internally, the shutter has also seen its life span extended to 150,000 cycles.
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How good is that movie mode?
Having reviewed the Nikon D90, I came to the 5D Mark II with some expectations as to how its video functionality may perform. From a specifications point of view, the 5D Mark II has the advantage of allowing contrast-detect autofocusing while recording, though I soon found this to be of very little benefit. Anyone who has used contrast-detect autofocusing via the live view function on their DSLRs will know that the process works via a trial and error stepping of various points of focus. In the context of a video this looks unnatural and is only of any real use when predetermining focus prior to recording, although this may be done quicker via the mirror-moving phase detection mode before video recording is initiated.
The other problem with focusing during recording is that the camera's microphone picks up all manner of sounds, which include the whirring of the lens' motor, the tapping of each focusing step, the image stabilisation system (if using a lens with the function) and the beeping of focus confirmation (though this may be disabled). As may be expected, a comparison with the USM-enabled lenses I used during the test showed them to focus much more discretely, though as some sound was still noticeable (and given the stepping problem) I still wouldn't advise relying on their quieter AF systems for video recording. The manual advises that these sounds may be minimised, or even eliminated, via the use of an external microphone, though I didn't have one to hand to check by how much this would be the case.
Manual focusing
Manual focusing is, therefore, a much more logical step to take when using video, ideally using prime lenses with either relatively wide or standard focal lengths, (and ones which can be supported easily while recording). It goes without saying that the design of these didn't take into account their use for video capture, which soon becomes apparent in use. For example, the EF 50mm f/1.8 Mark II lens features a shallow manual focusing ring towards the front of its barrel, and when focusing a stray finger would often be captured mid-recording. It's perhaps slightly ironic that I found the older Mark I version far better suited to the task, as its manual-focusing ring is not only positioned further towards the rear of the lens, but is also easier to operate while still supporting the camera in the left hand.
Despite this, once focused I found the video mode very capable, so long as I remained relatively immobile and I didn't need to change the focus too drastically. On a tripod, and handholding in more relaxed environments, I developed a more fluent differential focusing technique between two subjects, and it was clear that a bit of practice was all that was needed. So, the AF is useful for initially confirming focus but then a polished manual focusing technique is advised for optimum results.
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Focusing otherwise…
The standard focusing system is largely unchanged from the original 5D, though its square markings are a little darker and more defined. Canon's reason for not including the all cross sensor system seen in the EOS 40D is that it found the AI Servo tracking mode to be more effective on the original 5D, despite having only one cross-type point. As with the 40D, its configuration sees nine points arranged in a diamond pattern, though the increased size of the sensor means that their spread is over less of the total area, and more confined in the centre.
This presents a problem with the camera finding subjects off-centre, meaning that focusing using the more sensitive centre-point and recomposing is sometimes necessary. Worse still, trying to pan a subject horizontally when holding the camera in a portrait orientation means that the camera only has three points to work with (in addition to the six invisible points inside the spot metering circle). As the points are so close in the centre of the frame, once your subject steps outside of these the camera is no longer sensitive to picking up any of its movements. It's less of a problem along the horizontal as the points are spread out over a greater area. Overall, though, the camera works well to track subjects providing you keep them in the centre of the frame, and focusing in general is also very good. What's particularly impressive is that the outer points are still quite responsive, in comparison to the central point.
LCD screen
I knew the 920,000dot LCD screen would be a huge improvement (and boy was it time for one) but I was still surprised at just how well it could be viewed in bright conditions. With no less than five separate coatings, even harsh sunlight didn't prevent a sufficient level of contrast displayed for reviewing images. Comparing it with that of the Nikon D3X (which we're also reviewing at the moment), the 5D Mark II's screen seemed to have the edge in terms of contrast and its refresh rate was noticeably quicker.
On a different note, I did notice images were written relatively slowly to non-UDMA cards, when capturing Raw and JPEG images simultaneously. It's also a little disappointing that the optional BG-E6 battery grip offers no increase in the camera's burst rate, in the way that this is possible with Nikon's MB-D10. I am, however, happy to report that the Periphal Illuminantion Correction feature works well and lifted vignetting effectively from images shot wide open
The 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens that ships as a kit option with the 5D Mark II proved itself to being a capable partner, with very good sharpness, excellent defocusing chracteristics and smooth, round bokeh. It's no stranger to chromatic aberrations though, particularly at the edges and corners, where softness also appears – even when stopped down. There's also noticeable barrelling at the wide end.
Finally, despite shooting a number of long exposures, I couldn't find any instances of the black dot phenomenon which early users have spotted. My guess is that the issue is confined to a number of samples, rather than being an inherent flaw to the camera. In any case, Canon is currently working on a firmware update that should resolve the issue for any affected cameras.
Image Quality
Exposure and Tone
With the exception of high contrast scenes, where the camera occasionally underexposes, the metering system is hard to fault. The Highlight Tone Priority does a slight but noticeable job at taming blown highlights, though this also has a marginal effect on the lighter tones elsewhere in the image. Otherwise, tonality is excellent, with smooth gradations and no visible artifacts.
White Balance and Colour
Canon DSLR have a tendency of producing slightly saturated reds, and this is visible in certain images from the 5D Mark II. Otherwise, colour is excellent, with vibrant tones at default. There's a definite boost in saturation on the Landscape Picture Style, but when used in good weather its effects can verge on comical. In terms of white balance, Canon's characteristic warmth is present in some images – outside this translates to a slight magenta cast, and results under tungsten light can look a little too warm, too. The camera handles fluorescent lighting much better, though again there is a slight warmth.
At lower sensitivities, it's hard to find differences between images from the 5D Mark II and those from the Sony A900, but as you climb up the scale chroma noise is more visible in images from the A900, particularly around ISO 6400 where the A900 is a full-on noise fest. In comparison, images from the 5D Mark II remain detailed and colourful despite showing noise. If I'm being picky, I did see traces of noise at ISO 400 in overcast conditions, though I was surprised at how little noise is exhibited at ISO 1600 – it's present, but very finely textured and not at all destructive, with a film-like appearance. Up to ISO 3200 colour fidelity is good, but noise becomes more apparent, though fine detail is still present in highlight and shadow detail at ISO 6400. ISO 12,800 has much less detail, though images still can be salvaged. ISO 25,600 is unusable, with a liberal helping of chroma noise – even if you do manage to reduce it successfully, more often then not there's plenty of banding to contend with, which is much harder to process out. Slight banding also appears on lower sensitivities but nowhere near as much as on ISO 25,600.
Detail and Sharpness
As we may expect, the camera can capture an astonishing level of detail, and does this very well even on higher sensitivities. If I do have any complaints, it's that the camera seems less willing to process out chromatic aberrations to the extent that the Nikon D700 manages, nor does it claim to have a particular function for doing so.
Raw and JPEG
The JPEG output is relatively soft; JPEGs still show good detail, but only when you sharpen their corresponding Raw file do you realise their full potential. Then again, if you're spending £2000 on a camera, to say you should shoot Raw is stating the obvious.
Traditionally, Canon and Nikon's approach to the pro market was to have one model built for speed and one for cold, hard resolution, though the advent of highly-specified offshoots at a cheaper price point means that this concept isn't as defined as it used to be. Canon users may now have the resolution of the 1Ds Mark III in a smaller and much cheaper body, but it's clear that the similarities end there. Rather than being a straightforward derivative of its pro sibling, the 5D Mark II has its predecessor as its template, but with its 50D sibling as a strong influence. As such, the newer model may not be expected to perform to the same 'pro' standard as the 1Ds Mark III, and its specifications, to a degree, reflect this.
For speed, responsiveness and high-sensitivity shooting (and at the moment, price, too), it's clear that Nikon's D700 still maintains a comfortable lead, and it's no surprise that many pros have defected that way. However, much as comparisons are drawn between the two, it's perhaps more sensible to look towards Sony's A900 as a direct competitor, whose spec sheet and price more closely resemble that of the 5D Mark II. Both these models are suited to their applications almost equally, though Canon's extensive support system is something that will no doubt swing the ball very much in Canon's favour – particularly for the professional.
On the issue of movie recording I remain enthusiastic, and I completely side with Canon on having included it in the 5D Mark II. After all, the 5D Mark II isn't designed necessarily for the average person with £2000 burning a hole in their pocket, but for the professional who is likely to call upon it as required. A photojournalist or wedding photographer with the ability to record video – even if compromised by a number of limitations – is without question a much greater asset than one who cannot. Purists will argue otherwise but no-one's under any obligation to use it, and its future development could potentially lead to benefits outside of its use, such as with advances in sensor cooling.
Perhaps critically, we not only get the best EOS image quality yet, but at less than half the price of the existing 1Ds Mark III. Nikon and Sony are hardly taking this lying down, but they certainly have a fight on their hands, because in our estimation the EOS 5D Mark II is, all things considered, probably the best ever Canon DSLR.


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Phoenix (KPHO) -- In Tom Kimbro's backyard sits what looks like a detached garage. But on the inside, it's an impressive man cave.
"Baseball's my passion," Kimbro said.
Kimbro has hundreds of baseball collectibles including caps, autographs, photos, ticket stubs and baseball cards. But his favorite is an autographed Babe Ruth photo his father gave him at age 15.
"It was either Babe Ruth, or Lou Gehrig that I had a choice of, and of course I took the Babe," Kimbro said.
Kimbro is quickly becoming known as "Thee Ballpark Man," a trademark he now owns. In 2002, he visited all 30 major league ballparks. This year, he's on a quest to visit all 28 U.S. parks.
"It's that time again. There are some new ballparks that have been built and I want to go see all of them so I'm going to make another full round of all the ballparks. I've been to 19 of them this year since April 5," Kimbro said.
In addition to the actual game, Kimbro said he enjoys the people in the stands. And after Chase Field, he said Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, is very fan friendly.
"I never have a problem there, no matter if you're wearing the opponent's jersey or hat, or whatever. The people are very open and they're very friendly, because it's baseball," Kimbro said.
Kimbro is in the process of sharing his passion by writing a book, which will feature a chapter on every ballpark.
It will feature the cheapest way to get to each ballpark from the airport, the best meals at each park, and the best places to go before and after the game. Kimbro hopes the book will be out by the end of the year.
'Thee Ballpark Man' to visit every U.S. ballpark, again
Man is on quest to visit all 28 U.S. parks
Phoenix (KPHO) -- In Tom Kimbro's backyard sits what looks like a detached garage. But on the inside, it's an impressive man cave.


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Professional runner Patrick Rizzo '05 has signed a three-year endorsement deal with Mizuno USA, Inc., a leader in high performance running footwear and apparel. Rizzo ran cross country and track and field for the Cardinals for four years and was a seven-time NCAA Division III All-American and winner of multiple CCIW titles. Recent achievements include a 3rd-place American finish at the 2009 Boston Marathon and a victory at the 2009 Chicago Half Marathon. His best time in the marathon is 2:15.48. "Patrick Rizzo has been consistently successful at all levels of competition throughout his running career, and he is on the verge of a big marathon breakthrough," said Ron Wayne, Running Promotions Manager, Mizuno USA. "Mizuno USA is excited to support him on his journey to reach his goals." Rizzo lives in Boulder, Colo., where he works for the Runner's Roost specialty running store.
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rainydaymum says
Ohhh what a great selection of Space books I remember reading Here in Space when I did supply in a Reception class and loved it.
Domestic Goddesque says
I don't think we have a ny of those. We do have 'You can't eat a princess' which features space quite heavily. And chocolate. Bizarrely.
Emma @mummymummymum says
Whatever Next is my favourite children's book. 🙂
SarahElisabeth says
The first two are greatly loved here. One of the children knows Roaring rockets very, very well!
LadyD says
How To Catch a Star sounds so intriguing for my wee grandsons. My apologies on the upload photo. I was trying something different! lol Hopefully, I'll get it right next time around.
TSlattery says
Man on the moon, by Simon Bartram, a very funny book about a man who works on the moon. Lovely illustrations too.
Kelly, C LOVES that book! To the point that I would hope it got lost so she didn't keep asking for it…oops!
TSlattery I love Man on the Moon and very nearly included it this week! My Reception kids used to request it frequently. Very funny and very clever!
What a great way to approach reading – we are going to get organised to do this too. Going to the library each week is part of our routine so we will try to link up in future 🙂
polly says
I would like to link up to this but not quite sure how to do it!! I would love to see your book lists as I live outside of the UK and buy books on Amazon (a bit hit and miss)


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Easy Manicotti
Makes 7 servings
Getting started Equipment you will need: mixing bowl, spoon, 13 x 9-inch baking dish Preheat oven to 375° Do right away when you get home:
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (16 oz) carton low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
14 manicotti shells
Cooking spray
1 (26 oz) jar tomato-basil pasta sauce
1 cup water
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1. Thaw, drain and squeeze dry spinach. Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Spoon 3 tablespoons of cheese mixture into each uncooked manicotti.
3.Coat 13 x 9-in baking dish with cooking spray. Pour half of pasta sauce into dish. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer over sauce and top with the remaining sauce. Pour water into dish.
4. Sprinkle cheese evenly over sauce. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour or until shells are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Suggested Side Items: mixed greens and milk
Tips: To decrease the sodium content of this recipe, omit the salt and use a lower sodium pasta sauce. The types of cheese used in this recipe are lower in sodium compared to most other cheeses.
Shopping list: Shredded mozzarella cheese Grated Parmesan cheese Tomato-basil pasta sauce Low-fat cottage cheese (16 oz) Manicotti shells (14 shells or 8 oz package) Frozen chopped spinach (10 oz)
Check for: Dried oregano Black pepper Salt Cooking spray


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|TNG, Episode 7x10
Production number: 40277-262
First aired: 22 November 1993
|161st of 176 produced in TNG
|161st of 176 released in TNG
|297th of 728 released in all
| Teleplay By
Dan Koeppel and René Echevarria
Story By
Dan Koeppel
Directed By
Robert Scheerer
|47410.2 (2370)
Data meets Juliana Tainer, former wife of Dr. Noonian Soong and Data's "mother," but she holds a shocking secret that even she doesn't know she carries.
Summary Edit
When the Atreans discover that the magma on their homeworld, Atrea IV, is cooling, posing a significant threat to the continued habitability of the planet, the USS Enterprise-D is dispatched to find a solution. Dr. Pran Tainer, an Atrean geologist, and his wife, Dr. Juliana Tainer, come on board to assist the Enterprise crew in this task.
After briefing the senior officers on the nature of the problem, Pran and most of the other officers leave the room, leaving Data alone with Juliana Tainer. Juliana asks Data if he remembers her, and when he says he does not, she reveals she was Dr. Noonian Soong's wife, and involved in Data's construction, making her Data's mother.
Act OneEdit
In Ten Forward, Data and Juliana sit down to talk. Juliana reveals details of Data's early days, which she considers to be his childhood. Data had trouble with his motor skills and sensory processing at first, and Dr. Soong tinkered with his programming until he'd corrected the problems. At this point, the Soongs deactivated Data, wiped his memory, and gave him the experiences and logs of the Omicron Theta colonists in an effort to develop Data's Humanity without the aid of emotions. It was during this time that the Crystalline Entity attacked the colony, and the Soongs were forced to flee. Juliana explains that the life pod in which she and Dr. Soong escaped only had room for two, and they had to leave Data behind.
Data is curious as to why, when he met Dr. Soong on Terlina III, Soong did not mention Juliana, and why there was no record in the colonists' logs of Soong's marriage to Juliana. Juliana tells Data the story of how she and Soong eloped on Mavala IV because Juliana's mother disapproved of Soong's occupation. Then Juliana tells Data that she eventually left Soong because he was more focused on his work than her, and their solitary life in the jungle of Terlina III was "no life at all." Keen to get to know him better, Juliana suggests they spend more time together, but Data brusquely tells her that he wants to corroborate her story first.
Data joins Geordi La Forge in engineering, and proceeds with verifying what Juliana told him. He finds records that show Soong and Juliana spent four days on Mavala IV, but there is no accompanying proof of marriage. La Forge suggests that Data is looking for a lie, but Data protests that he merely can't figure out why Soong would never have mentioned his wife. Aware of the fact that Juliana left Dr. Soong, La Forge wonders if maybe Soong had his heart broken and wasn't eager to discuss the experience. Together, he and Data surmise that there may be hidden memories inside Data's emotion chip about his mother, which Soong intended Data to access when he was ready.
Data is still clearly confused by the situation, and La Forge notes that it's because it doesn't fit in Data's logical processors – there's no rational explanation. This, La Forge says, is life, and Data needs to get used to life not conforming to his preconceptions. Disturbed by a past he cannot remember, Data nevertheless says he's curious to know more about his mother.
Act Two Edit
As Juliana and Data walk through the halls, Juliana mentions that she had wanted a daughter while Soong had wanted a son. The dispute was settled when Soong created Data's head in his own image. When Juliana and Data reach Counselor Troi's quarters, Juliana remarks that Soong would be relieved to see that Data's sexuality program was fully-functional. As Data attempts to correct her, Juliana walks away smiling.
In Data's quarters, Data plays a Handel violin piece for his mother, telling her that he will play the piece at a recital the next evening. Juliana says that Data's performance was beautiful, causing Data to wonder if she is exaggerating his abilities as most parents do of their children. Juliana also reveals that she was responsible for Data's creative aspect, a part of his programming which Dr. Soong considered irrelevant in the absence of emotion. Data confides in his mother that it is during his creative endeavors that he comes closest to Humanity. After saying that she's quite familiar with the Handel piece, Juliana offers to accompany Data on the viola at the recital next evening.
Juliana also notices Data's paintings, including one of his late daughter, Lal. When Data supplies the story of her inception and subsequent deactivation, Juliana looks slightly shaken. Data is unperturbed and replicates a viola for her with which they can practice for the recital. After practicing in Ten Forward, Juliana asks Data if he would consider creating another child. Data still wishes to procreate, but Juliana begins recounting the difficulties she and Dr. Soong encountered. She relates to Data that she and Dr. Soong had created and lost three prototypes prior to Lore, and that Lore's cruel and evil nature had almost convinced them to stop trying. In fact, Juliana had cautioned against creating Data.
This causes Juliana to reveal the reason that she had avoided contact with Data after realizing he'd survived the attack on Omicron Theta: guilt. She had deliberately left Data behind when she could have taken him with her and Dr. Soong in the life pod. She feared at the time that Data would eventually become like Lore, and forced Soong to abandon him when the Crystalline Entity came. Before Data can react, Juliana rushes out of the room in tears.
Act ThreeEdit
Mining continues on the surface of the planet. Dr. Tainer seems to have a little bit of luck in finding the right frequency while drilling. Later, as they are in the mine pocket, Pran Tainer admits to Data that Dr. Tainer told him what she told Data. He begins to say that he understands if Data was angry with his wife, however Data explains that he has no emotions. Dr. Tainer confirms Data's question that had Data been a biological child, she would not have left him behind. However, when Data asks if that meant that she values biological life over artifical life, she adds, in an emotionaly stung tone that it did not make it any easier. It had hurt every time she and Dr. Soong lost one of Lore's predecessors, and even shutting down Lore, although necessary, had taken a severe emotional toll on her. She was just afraid of how Data would turn out; if he had become another Lore, they would have had to shut him down too, and losing Data was something she was certain that she wouldn't be able to take yet again. Now knowing the truth, Data tells her that he understands and forgives her. They get back to work, and Data notices that Dr. Tainer seems to be perfectly comfortable in what seems to be a very hot mine shaft.
Later that day, Data and Dr. Tainer perform the recital in Ten Forward. The performance goes perfectly, a fact that Data seems to keenly observe.
Data later consults Dr. Crusher, wishing to see Dr. Tainer's medical records, for reasons he says that he does not want to specify. Dr. Crusher is initially reticent, but finally relents. She replies, after looking at Dr. Tainer's records, that Juliana only seems to have a mild case of hypertension, a normal occurrence for her age. When she asks Data once more, he only says that he believes that Dr. Tainer may not be who she claims to be. Commander Riker calls Data at this point.
Data is informed that the mine shaft they had created has become unstable, and that Pran has sustained some injuries trying to re-stabilize it. Dr. Tainer and Data proceed to be transported into the shaft. After Data rearranges the pattern enhancers they make their way through the now treacherous shaft to get to their machine. Riker soon checks with them, informing them that the shaft has reached a dangerous level of instability. Data promises to expedite their work, and quickly wrap up, saving the integrity of the shaft. As they proceed to the transport point, however, they realize that it has sunk far below their current level due to the seismic activity. Data determines that since there is no way to climb down, they will have to jump. Dr. Tainer protests, fearing that it is too high, but there is not enough time. Data takes her down with him. But while he easily lands on his feet, he sees that Dr. Tainer's arm has been separated from her collapsed body – and circuitry flashes within it.
Act Four Edit
In sickbay, La Forge examines the circuitry present in Dr. Tainer's head. It becomes apparent that Juliana Tainer is an android, one more advanced than Data. Her internal machinery was designed to give off Human life signs. Data admits that he had begun to suspect she might be an android, picking up on a few cues that were too subtle to be noticed by anyone other than him. He is, however, puzzled as to why she deactivated upon sustaining her injuries. Upon examining her further, La Forge finds an information chip built with a holographic interface.
Data activates the chip in the holodeck, and a hologram of his father, a graying Noonian Soong, appears, explaining that he would answer any questions as to the nature of the Juliana android. When he realizes that it is Data who has activated him, he becomes happy to see his son again, and states that he hoped Data to be the one to activate the hologram, and wrote a special response program for him. Dr. Soong then explains that Juliana was severely injured in the Crystalline Entity's attack on Omicron Theta, and later fell into a coma. Knowing she would never come out of it, he strove to perfect the technology to encode a person's memories into a positronic matrix, so that he could somehow salvage her consciousness. He soon succeeded, and a few days after the real Juliana Soong died, he activated the Juliana android, complete with experiences and memory. They were happy, but Dr. Soong's failure to adequately express his love for Juliana prompted her to leave him, something, he notes, that the original would have done too. In the end, Dr. Soong sternly admonishes Data not to tell her that she is an android, so that until her body automatically shuts down after a long life, she can live out the rest of her life as a Human.
Data is confronted with a difficult choice, and consults with Counselor Troi, Dr. Crusher, and Captain Jean-Luc Picard. After some discussion, Captain Picard reassures Data that they will support whatever decision he comes up with.
Data replaces the information chip in Dr. Tainer's head, and she comes to. Data tells her she lost consciousness and broke her arm from the fall but that all is well now. While factually accurate, Data's description is also entirely consistent with human injuries.
As Juliana Tainer prepares to be transported off the ship, Data reminds her of the love that Dr. Soong had for her. Juliana replies that she is consequently not surprised that Data developed and turned out so well – he is the product of two parents who loved him and each other. Juliana bids her son farewell, biding him to take care of himself, and Data tells her goodbye, calling her Mother as he does so.
Background information Edit
Production Edit
- First UK airdate: 13 March 1996
Cast and characters Edit
- Fionnula Flanagan had earlier played Enina Tandro in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine first season episode "Dax". She returned to Star Trek in 2002, in the role of Vulcan Ambassador V'Lar, in the Star Trek: Enterprise first season episode "Fallen Hero".
- The character name of Juliana Tainer was named by co-writer Dan Koeppel after mountain bike racer Juli Furtado. [1]
Sets, props and costumes Edit
- Several costumes from this episode were later sold off at the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay including the costumes of Brent Spiner [2] [3], William Lithgow [4] [5], Fionnula Flanagan [6], Jonathan Paley [7], and Christine Anne Baur. [8]
- Several members of the production staff are referenced in the passenger manifests of the commercial transport database.
Continuity Edit
- While Data and Juliana Tainer practice violin and viola respectively at Ten Forward, Dr. Tainer reveals to Data that there were three Soong-type androids created before Lore. In Star Trek Nemesis, we meet one of these prototypes, B-4.
- Data's painting of Spot was made by scenic art artist Wendy Drapanas and can also be seen in Star Trek Generations.
Video and DVD releases Edit
- UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video): Volume 81, 6 June 1994
- As part of the TNG Season 7 DVD collection
Links and references Edit
Starring Edit
Also starring Edit
- LeVar Burton as Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
- Michael Dorn as Lieutenant Worf
- Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher
- Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi
- Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data / Noonien Soong
Guest stars Edit
Uncredited co-stars Edit
- David Keith Anderson as Armstrong
- Tracee Cocco as Jae
- Elliot Durant III as operations division ensign
- Holiday Freeman as civilian
- Fumiko Hamada as command division officer
- Grace Harrell as operations division officer
- Kerry Hoyt as civilian
- Jonathan Paley as Atrean aide
- Keith Rayve as civilian
- Joyce Robinson as Gates
Stunt doubles Edit
- Christine Anne Baur as stunt double for Fionnula Flanagan
- Brian J. Williams as stunt double for Brent Spiner
Stand-ins Edit
- David Keith Anderson - stand-in for LeVar Burton
- Carl David Burks - stand-in for Brent Spiner
- Kenneth David Ebling - photo double for Brent Spiner
- Michael Echols - stand-in for Michael Dorn
- Nora Leonhardt - stand-in for Marina Sirtis
- Lorine Mendell - stand-in for Gates McFadden
- Richard Sarstedt - stand-in for Jonathan Frakes
- Dennis Tracy - stand-in for Patrick Stewart
References Edit
2328, 2370; Android; Atrea IV; B-4; Corvallen; Crystalline Entity; earthquake; emotion chip; feedback pulse; ferroplasmic infusion; Fourier series, holo-programs; hypertension; Lal; logic; Lore; magma; magnesite; Mavala IV; modesty subroutine; Omicron Theta; painting; Passacaglia for Violin and Viola; pattern enhancer; plasma induction coil; positronic matrix; Soong, Noonian; Soong-type android; Spot; Ten Forward; Terlina III; Terlina system; tricorder; viola; violin; Woman Holding a Balance, A
Okudagram referencesEdit
Alpha Drapanas; Alpha Echevarria IV; Alpha Fernandes III; Alpha Roller II; Alpha Rossi; Alpha Zayra II; Augyn, SS; Balder's Planet; Beta Magdaleno II; Beta Wiltz III; Brownfield, Dick; Chronister II; commercial transport database; Coopersworld; Deep Space 7; Delta Charnock IX; Epsilon West IV; Fleck, Jerry; Fukai, Arlene; Gamma Towles II; Gausche, Steve; Genovese, Cosmo; Goldfarb, Dave; Gravett, Jacques; Johnson Station; Knox, Ronnie; Krosskove, Kris; Lauritson's Planet; Lehman's Planet; Manila, SS; McCrystal's Planet; McKnight, Scott; Neskoromny II; Omicron Alpha; Omicron Beta; Perez's Planet; Purser's Planet; Silvestri, Steph; Simmons, Adele; Smutko, Al; Starbase 47; Starbase Allen; Stimson, Mark; Theta Gluckstern III; Thomsworld Spaceport; Trotti, David
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