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The first portion of the Matthew text reinforces Deuteronomy 6:5: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."
The second portion of Jesus words recalls the Word of God in Leviticus 19:18: "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord."
Finally, Jesus brings all of these passages together in John 13:34-35 but he adds a slight twist to them. "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
In the Old Testament readings as well as Matthew, we are to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. If we love ourselves or respect ourselves then we should treat our neighbors in the same manner.
If we want respect and love from others, then we need to show them that same amount of respect and love.
However, Jesus takes this "golden rule" to a new level in John. He calls us to love one another as He himself has loved us. That love is quite different from the love in Old Testament or from Matthew.
His love for us is unconditional, he accepts us the way we are and where we are in life. His words call us to love the world as he loves us so that the world will know we belong to him.
Whew! As I said in sermon a few weeks ago this is tough because we often want to pick and choose whom we want to love and that is not what Jesus did when he walked the earth over 2000 years ago. He brought all kinds of people (sinners, tax collectors, women, thieves, and outcasts) to him in love.
How did Christ do this? He simply trampled the "box" some of his followers (and detractors) wanted to keep him and going to those areas where the sinners, tax collectors, women, etc. were.
As followers of Christ we are called to do the same as part of the Body of Christ which is the Church of God on earth. May we trample our own "boxes" and do as Jesus has commanded us to do.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Advent Calendar December 2 Candy, Candy and Candy
Making fudge was also high on our candy making list. We were a tad obsessive about making the perfect plate of fudge. It had to be smooth and creamy, not grainy and definitely not spoon fudge. I don't know how my younger brothers took up the fudge making mantle, but they did.
My two younger brothers were just little guys when our dad was killed. They didn't have a lot of the candy making memories of those days, but they learned to make very good fudge – and at an early age. A while back, I looked at an old 8 mm movie clip of them making fudge. I could not believe how really young they were – 5 and 3 years old. They each have carried on the candy making tradition in their own families.
In the early 1950s my Aunt Gail brought home one of the "bootlegged" Christmas Fudge recipes that was supposed to have been from a major candy company. I don't know if that was true or not, but I do know that yummy fudge became a family holiday tradition. Come December, my sister and I would stock up on milk chocolate bars,chocolate chips, marshmallow topping,walnuts, canned milk --- and butter was always on hand. The recipe made about 5 pounds of sinfully good fudge. We made this Christmas fudge to have for the holidays, we gave it as gifts, and took it to parties and family gatherings. T'was a bit like a giant candy exchange, as everyone else in the family was doing the same thing.
The older of my two brothers always makes fudge at Christmas. His kids, and now grandkids, gather round to "help" – well now they are old enough to really help. He also makes a white chocolate version of this recipe, which is very well received in this candy loving family. One of the biggest platters of fudge that I ever saw, was at a Christmas eve party at his home. The stack of fudge measured about 2' in diameter and was stacked about 18" tall. Very impressive to any fudge connoisseur.
The middle one of my three brothers has become the family caramel maker --- his caramels to die for. He patiently stirs his concoction of sugar and extra heavy cream at a fairly low heat (we say low, because our family cooks mostly on High – who needs those little knobs with the little marks). He doles his caramels out throughout the holiday season --- and if he gets low, he makes another batch. We wait – not so patiently.
My youngest brother also carries on the tradition with his family, which includes three lovely girls. A few years ago at a tree decorating party, my two youngest brothers were in mother's kitchen whipping up fudge. I walked in and thought I was in a fudge cook-off. They take their fudge making seriously.
In Eugene, my sister and a friend of hers would make up platters of almond roca so we had a change of pace. My sister also makes a mean batch of fudge --- but not so much anymore, now that the nieces and nephews have grown up. My daughter-in-law and I used to go into high candy making mode during the holidays. I would do fudge and divinity. She liked to make mint patties, a rolled nougat ball, candied nuts, and a toffee bark.
I don't make candy so much anymore. Children and grandchildren are in different states, and family traditions change. Platters of candy have been replaced by platters of veggies and fruits --- but when the snow flies, and the wind blows cold, I dream of divine divinity, creamy fudge and memories of those candy making times.
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Oh my, your description of the divinity brought so many memories to mind. I LOVE divinity. Sounds like candy was a regular treat at Christmas.ReplyDelete
Thanks for such a memory lane.
Now I know we are kindred spirits! Divinity was a big deal at our house at Christmas. My mom was the Divinity Queen, and made the absolute Best Divinity! Somewhere along the line she changed her recipe and it is now an extremely difficult task to get it exactly right. She tried to show my niece and I exactly how to get it done, but when I tried w/o her supervision, it ended up "spoon divinity" which as you said, is still very tasty stuff.ReplyDelete
Mom figured out on the damp, humid days, common here in Kansas, that you cook it a tad longer. And it's an art knowing just when it's long enough.
Like you, our platters are now more commonly filled with veggies than candy, but the memories are still 'tasty.'
My grandmother regularly made "spoon divinity", and in fact I was probably 20 before I had it any other way. After everybody left apparently she would cook it until she got a batch that came out, but I never saw any of it. I think I know which cookbook she was using and suspect that she was undercooking it. I was thinking it was about time to try making it - I'm not sure if I want it to come out or not!ReplyDelete

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The Republican Party of Live Oak County would like to say thanks to all individuals who worked very hard and diligently to provide a very successful team effort in the recent election. The depth of gratitude begins with all, from the voters to officers of the party. The county voting results on all the races were very favorable to the Republican candidates with the exception of one race. This is what the result of hard work can do. Thanks goes out to the county and its many residents who value the importance of having public elections and participating in them.
Another thanks to all the candidates from both parties for pursuing an office to serve the people, with congratulations to the winners and respect for the ones who did not.
Another goes to all the hard work provided by the precinct Chairmen, Judges and the other election workers to provide places for one to vote and the job done within Ms. Irving's and Ms. Horton's respected offices. To Roberta Dobie, Clay Jostes, Betty Lyne, Grace Wilson, Gary Johnson, Larry Holmes, Mary Ann Pawlik and the too many to mention here of the party. To the Republican party and the Live Oak Patriots (Tea Party). To Shelby James and all the Young Republicans. And a very special one to John Walker and Desert Flower Realty for providing a headquarters for the party thru the election.


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CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Eastern quarterback J.J. Harp leads all of college football in total offense at 518 yards per game.
By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer
Homecoming time is upon Eastern New Mexico University, as those with Greyhound ties come back and feel at one with the football team.
It's almost that way for sophomore Matt Handler — except he's on the roster.
As Angelo State comes to Greyhound Stadium, Handler gets to put on the green and silver for the first time since 2008, when the Greyhounds went 2-9 and were adjusting to the spread offense.
The team he returns to since his recovery from a shoulder injury leads the NCAA in offensive yards per game and is second in Division II in scoring offense.
"It's great, even just getting to watch it," said Handler. "It makes me want to be a part of it.
"It's a huge step from last year, and nobody expected it, except the guys in the locker room."
Of course, the Greyhounds (2-3, 0-1 Lone Star Conference South) likely also expected to be above .500 at this point, but have lost two one-possession games and held a fourth-quarter lead in their most recent loss, 44-33 last week at No. 2 Abilene Christian.
"With the style we're (playing), one side of the coin has several mistakes," Greyhounds coach Mark Ribaudo said. "The other side of the coin has great things.
"We need to make sure we do more good things than not good things. We need to catch a couple more passes. We need to remove a (big) kick return or a sack."
Led by lineman Calvin Fance, the Rams (4-1, 1-0) lead the LSC in sacks with 20. Handler figures that will be a key in the game, along with composure of the skill positions.
"It's important to play our game," Handler said, "don't let them get us out of our mentality of airing the ball out and scoring as much as you can."
Ribaudo said the Rams may be less flashy at some positions than Abilene Christian. But just like the Wildcats, there's no Achilles' heel when it comes to Angelo.
"They're a super solid football team," said Ribaudo, who figured quarterback Josh Neiswander could be in the star category. "They're good at everything. They don't have a glaring weakness that we could take advantage."
Ribaudo said Handler's return is well-timed, as the normal attrition of injuries are coming to affect Eastern.
"Matt Handler's a big receiver (6-3, 200 pounds) with great hands," Ribaudo said. "Since Darian Dale's kind of questionable, it's good to have Matt in the fray.
Handler said seeing the offense succeed following a rough 2008 season is satisfying, but it doesn't feel like a paradigm shift.
"In a lot of ways it's the same because we have the same guys," I'm just excited about getting to play."
Angelo State (4-1) at ENMU (2-3)
2 p.m. Saturday, Greyhound Stadium
Coaches: Angelo State, Dale Carr, fifth season, 18-27. ENMU, Mark Ribaudo, fifth season, 16-32
Last week: The Greyhounds led through much of the second half against No. 2 Abilene Christian before the Wildcats rallied for a 44-33 victory. Ryan Smith's 36-yard field goal in the closing seconds gave the Rams a 20-17 win over No. 17 Midwestern State.
Last meeting: 2008, ASU 25-13. The Rams lead the series 19-13-1.
ASU players to watch: Josh Neiswander, QB, 6-2, 215, Jr.; V'Keon Lacey, WR, 6-4, 2-5, Jr.; D'Angelo Waites, LB, 6-1, 245, Sr.; Markeith Jones, DB, 5-10, 180, Jr.; Calvin Fance, DL, 6-1, 250, Sr.; Pete Parker, LB, 6-1, 195, Sr.
Notes: The Greyhounds lead college football with an average of 595.6 yards per game — and sophomore quarterback J.J. Harp leads the nation in total offense at 518.8 yards a game. The Rams lead the Lone Star Conference in sacks with 20.
Go figure: The Greyhounds are 113 points away from the school's season scoring record of 337. The team has compiled 224 points, and has six games remaining.


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Get an overview of this hotelNew Orleans hotel, 3 blocks from French Quarter
With a stay at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, New Orleans French Quarter in New Orleans (Business District), you'll be minutes from Audubon Insectarium and The Shops at Canal Place.
This eco-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Lafayette Square and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.
Make yourself at home in one of the 155 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
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Leisure options at this Country Inn & Suites include a small, heated outdoor splash pool and a fitness facility. Guests can order coffee/espresso, small bites, or cocktails from the hotel's lounge Stacks on Magazine, open daily from 6 AM to midnight. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas, a 24-hour business center, 24-hour fitness facilities, and complimentary hot buffet breakfast. The hotel offers valet parking (surcharge, and vehicles should be removed by 4 PM on the day of check-out to avoid further charges).
- Outdoor pool
- Concierge services
- Free breakfast
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Bar/lounge
- Total number of rooms - 155
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
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- Number of floors - 5
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- Year Built 2005
- Conference space size (feet) - 1265
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
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- Premium TV channels
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A complimentary buffet breakfast with hot items is provided each morning. Assorted breads. Bagels. Biscuits. Cereals. Hot and cold coffee. Fruit juices. Tomato juice. Milk. Hot chocolate. Assorted teas. Danishes. Eggs du jour. Yogurt.
Stacks on Magazine - Coffee, espresso, and craft cocktails are served from early morning until late evening. This cafe serves light fare throughout the day.
Country Inn & Suites New Orleans French Quarter does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
Start your day with a free hot/cold buffet breakfast, available daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.
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Guests at the Country Inn & Suites have access to a heated outdoor splash pool and a fitness room with treadmills, an elliptical machine, and multi-station strength-training equipment.
There are a number of golf courses in the surrounding area, including the 18-hole course at Audubon Park Golf Club, 5.5 miles from the hotel. Five miles away, the Bayou Oaks golf facility at City Park has four 18-hole courses and a two-tiered driving range.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
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Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-in time ends at 6 AM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
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- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Only service animals are allowed
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
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- Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)
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Services for the couple found dead in a burning car New Year's Day will be Sunday and Monday.
A visitation for Brandon Slattery, 24, and Amy Damon, 21, both of Edgerton, will be held on Sunday, Jan. 6 at McFarland High School from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A second visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 7 at McFarland Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with funeral services starting at 11 a.m.
McFarland police said the engaged couple who were found dead in a burning car had traveled to the area for a New Year's Eve gathering.
Slattery and Damon became engaged this past summer and had plans to get married later this year, according to friends and family.
The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday that the deaths were accidental.
Firefighters found the man and woman's bodies after extinguishing a car fire in the village of McFarland Tuesday.
Preliminary autopsy results suggest the two were not the victims of a crime.
A source close to the family confirmed the two officially died from smoke inhalation, WISC-TV reported.
McFarland Police Chief Craig Sherven said the couple lived in Edgerton and traveled to McFarland with a friend, in the friend's car, for a New Year's Eve gathering.
At around 5 a.m., Slattery and Damon left the New Year's Eve gathering to go back to their home in Edgerton, police said. The owner of the vehicle gave them permission to drive his car home as he wanted to stay, police said.
Police said the couple traveled about a block and a half and pulled over near the intersection of Holscher Road and Prairie Wood Drive. Police aren't sure why the couple pulled over.
According to witnesses at the party, it didn't seem as if Slattery and Damon were impaired, so pulling over because they realized they were too intoxicated to drive doesn't appear to be the case, according to Sherven.
Sherven said police are awaiting toxicology results, which could take a month.
At 6 a.m., firefighters received a report of a car on fire. As authorities arrived at the scene, they saw the car fully engulfed in flames.
Police said it wasn't until after firefighters got the fire out that they discovered Slattery's and Damon's bodies inside.
"The flames were such that when the officer arrived, you couldn't even approach the vehicle -- the heat emanating alone, without proper gear, you couldn't even get near it to look into it or try to do anything with it," Sherven said Wednesday.
Police said it appears the fire started somewhere in the front of the vehicle, presumably the engine compartment, but at this point, investigators are not 100 percent certain.
The case remains under investigation by the Village of McFarland Police, the State Fire Marshal's Office and the Dane County Medical Examiner's Office.
Damon was a nursing student at Madison College. Becky Zarling, one of Damon's classmates in the nursing program, said she and her other classmates are devastated by the loss.
Zarling said Damon was not only caring but she also kept the class going and motivated when things were getting tough.
"Amy is definitely a morale builder -- her smile was just infectious. She could make anyone in the room smile. She never had a bad word to say about anyone or anything. She had the biggest heart," Zarling said.
Slattery also attended Madison College in the auto technician program. He worked at a Zimbrick dealership in Madison.
As construction continues on Madison College's new Health Sciences Learning Center, classmates are working on creating a permanent memorial in Damon's honor.


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The Montagnier "Homeopathy" Study
A recent study is being cited as support for homeopathy. For instance, the Homeopathy World Community website says
Luc Montagnier Foundation Proves Homeopathy Works.
Dana Ullman cites it in the comments to this blog
And I assume that you all have seen the new research by Nobel Prize-winning virologist Luc Montagnier that provides significant support to homeopathy.
Nope. Sorry, guys. It doesn't. In fact, its findings are inconsistent with homeopathic theory.
The study has nothing whatsoever to say about homeopathy. Its abstract concludes:
This opens the way to the development of highly sensitive detection system for chronic bacterial infections in human and animal diseases.
Homeopaths are grasping at straws when they cite this study. It involved dilution and agitation: that's the only possible hint of anything homeopathic and it is nothing but a false analogy. (more…)
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PITTSBURGH, PA (March 14, 2008) – A total of eight airlines reported passenger increases in January 2008 compared to January 2007 at Pittsburgh International Airport (www.FlyPittsburgh.com) according to the January 2008 Scheduled Airline Traffic Report, prepared by the Allegheny County Airport Authority.
A total of 642,552 scheduled passengers were enplaned and deplaned at the airport in January 2008, a 9.6% decrease compared to January 2007 (642,552 in January 2008/711,089 in January 2008; 9.6% decrease). However, combined passenger traffic for 12 of 13 airlines, shows an overall increase of 14.8% (405,667/353,328; 14.8%)
That growth is reflective of six airlines which posted increases from 12% to 72.2%. Leading the gainers were Southwest Airlines, which reported a 33.4% increase in passengers (102,674/76,967; 33.4%) and USA3000, which gained almost 8,000 passengers in realizing a 72.2% jump in traffic (18,358/10,663; 72.2%). Delta (74,505/58,230; 27.9%), AirTran (25,525/21,598; 18.2%), Midwest (6,536/5,836; 12%) and Air Canada (2,871/1,839; 56.1%) also reported double-digit increases. Southwest's increase is due to increased number of flights to Baltimore. USA 3000 has added flights to Ft. Lauderdale and Montego Bay, Jamaica, that can account for its increases.
"Pittsburgh International Airport is now an airport where most passengers begin and end their air travel. We continue to work with the airlines to make the transition from a hub smooth and successful for the region's travelers," Allegheny County Airport Authority Executive Director Bradley D. Penrod said. "The factors that help us achieve that success is by offering more airline choices and lower, competitive fares. The increases reported today are evidence that the public is responding to the changes."
In fact, fares at Pittsburgh International Airport have decreased by 27 percent and average $140, making them among the lowest in the United States.
US Airways will be adding to their schedule in July. US Airways will add a second daily non-stop flight to Los Angeles and San Francisco. These flights will leave in the morning and the red-eye flight will also continue as scheduled. "These west coast flights are very important to meeting the needs of the region. The business travelers have a strong interest in increasing this frequency," Penrod stated.
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Frontier League Gears Up For Fall Season
Believe it or not, the high school fall sports season is fast approaching with area teams and leagues gearing up to start practice on Monday.
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PORTALES — Get ready for Air Ribaudo.
Eastern New Mexico University coach Mark Ribaudo said the Greyhounds are scrapping their option offense next season, and have recruited accordingly as they prepare to make the change.
National signing day for football is Wednesday, and Ribaudo said he hopes to have about 30 letters-of-intent in hand that day.
"We need to (be able to) put (recruiting behind us," he said. "We're hoping to get most everything done on Wednesday."
The Hounds threw only 75 passes in 2007, but Ribaudo expects the ball to be in the air a lot more this fall.
"We're excited about it," he said. "We're trying to recruit some big, tall throwers and a bunch of different kind of receivers.
"And we're trying to get the biggest offensive linemen we can. When you run this kind of offense, that's what you need."
Ribaudo, beginning his 12th season at ENMU and fourth as head coach, said it's just hard to compete in the Lone Star Conference with the option attack, which has been run effectively in recent seasons with the likes of Heath Ridenour, Steven Hinson and Michael Benton at quarterback.
"It's hard to recruit quarterbacks when you're not going to throw the ball," Ribaudo said. "You need to have an offense that can score a lot. It's come to the point where we couldn't generate enough points."
The Hounds have 78 players currently in off-season workouts, Ribaudo said. He added that there aren't specific areas they are looking at in recruiting.
"We're trying to recruit everything," he said. "In Division II, and especially at Eastern, you've got to try to sign everyone you can get."
Defensively, he said the Hounds will make minor changes, but nothing all that noticeable.
ENMU went 5-6 in 2007, but 0-6 in the LSC's South Division. After sweeping crossover games against North Division foes Northeastern State, East Central and Central Oklahoma, the Hounds will take on the other three North teams in 2008 — hosting Southwestern Oklahoma in week 2 followed by road trips to Southeastern Oklahoma and Texas A&M-Commerce.
Their division schedule is the same as last season, except the sites will be reversed. ENMU opens South play in week 5 at home against Abilene Christian.


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The generosity of Harold '35 and Eva Anderson '35 White has touched nearly every aspect of campus during the past three decades, including international programs, forensics, music, education, the sciences and faculty development. Their legacy is an endowed professorship in the liberal arts, a building named in their honor and a First Citizen of the College Award presented at Commencement to someone who represents "the best" at North Central.
In 1993, the couple bequeathed $8 million to the College, the largest single gift ever at that time. This followed their major gift to the 125th Anniversary Development Program, honored by the renaming of the Harold and Eva White Activities Center in 1983. They had found financial success as Naperville grew and built The Naperville Sun into one of the leading community newspapers in Illinois.
"The Whites always championed the cause of higher education and their alma mater in particular," wrote President Harold Wilde in a message to campus upon Harold White's death in 1993. "They were in attendance at many events on campus, sponsored internships for North Central students and helped out in many quiet ways that few are aware of." Eva served on the College's Board of Trustees and had received an honorary doctor of letters degree from her alma mater in 1987.
During a first meeting between Harold White and Wilde in May 1991, White wrote out a check to the College for $1 million. Wilde later acknowledged the crucial role of the White's generosity during his first years as president: "There is not one aspect of this College that has not been touched by the magnificent legacy … because of their philanthropy, the 1990s at North Central was their decade."
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We're pretty excited to tell you that we've just expanded our range to now cater for Chooks and Birds. If you're searching for chicken coops, bird food or avian healthcare products, then Pookinuk will now be able to help you out!
Our product range includes the fabulous aluminium framed chicken coops from Royal Rooster. Light weight and mobile so they can be moved around your backyard, this range comes in various shapes and sizes and are shipped as a flat pack all round Australia. Various accessories are also available to ensure your chooks are housed safely and comfortably.
Also available in our new avian section is the Vetafarm range featuring top quality food and healthcare products for caged and exotic birds. Various pellets, healthcare supplements and other products are available. As the name suggests, the Vetafarm products are produced and manufactured by Vets and are specifically for birds.
Of course we're still looking after our pooch and puss friends with food and accessories but we're very excited to also now have feathers as well!
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The Dothan Police Department is asking for the communities help in identifying the occupants of this silver passenger car, seen in the area of the 600 block of Westbrook Road on June 10.
This image was taken by a driveway camera. The white male is one of the wanted men, he is in a white shirt, dark pants walking across the lawn. The silver car can be seen between the trees.
The vehicle is believed to be made by the Dodge or Ford motor companies and the two subjects exiting the car appear to be white males.
These two subjects are wanted for questioning in reference to several recent burglaries in that area. Anyone with information identifying these individuals are asked to call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000.
Community members wanting to assist anonymously can either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (334) 793-7000 or text the word 'DACS' and your Tip to CRIME (274637). The Dothan Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help in an anonymous capacity.


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Area resort concierges take restaurant-centric historical tour; you can, too
- 6:22 pm Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 by M.M. Cloutier
Yesterday, 21 concierges from area resorts embraked on an excursion to Lake Worth and Lantana historic districts to get a taste of an increasingly popular tour experience centered, in large part, on restaurants and food.
In between visits to two historic bed-and-breakfast inns and three art galleries, they sampled signature menu items at South Shores Tavern, The Juice Bar, Brogues Downunder, and Tortilleria de Gallo.
The outing is a snapshot of what Taste History Culinary Tours—run by the Boynton Beach-based nonrofit Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion and sponsored by Macy's—regularly dish up in Lake Worth/Lantana and Delray Beach/Boynton Beach.
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text: ANNOUNCING NEW NONSTOP DAILY FLIGHTS: PITTSBURGH-NASHVILLE ON SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PITTSBURGH, PA (March 4, 2013) – Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald today announced that Southwest Airlines has added a new daily nonstop destination at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Beginning Sunday, September 29, travelers will be able to fly nonstop from Pittsburgh to Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Tennessee. Flights can be booked beginning today at southwest.com. "There are a handful of key cities that we have targeted to expand service to – and Nashville is one of those," said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. "Southwest has been a great partner with us in Pittsburgh and we look forward to continuing to work with them to expand their market at our airport. This new flight to the Nashville market is an important one for our business and leisure travelers, and Southwest's competitive fares make it a great option for our region." "The Airport Authority is pleased to be a part of Southwest's expansion program in Nashville. This new route will meet travelers' needs to fly nonstop to Nashville, and from there, many convenient connections to the south and east will offer travelers more flexibility," said David Minnotte, Chairman, Allegheny County Airport Authority. The flight will depart PIT at 8:20am and arrive BNA 8:50 am. The return departure from BNA 5:30pm, arriving at PIT 7:55pm, except Saturdays (depart PIT 12:55 arrive BNA 1:25 pm; return departure BNA 12:00 pm arrive PIT 2:25 pm. At Pittsburgh International Airport, Southwest and AirTran serve these routes: Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Chicago Midway, IL; Denver, CO; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Ft. Myers, FL; Houston Hobby, TX (beginning April 14, 2013); Las Vegas, NV; Orlando, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FL; West Palm Beach, FL (seasonally). Combined, both airlines average about 23 flights per day.


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Lori Rubinstein remembered
October 18, 2012 —
MONTICELLO, NY — Nearly everyone who spoke agreed that Lori Rubenstein was ubiquitous when it came to community involvement, had unforgettable smiling eyes, had a warped sense of humor and could sometimes use language that would make a sailor blush.
Rubinstein, who was 48, passed away unexpectedly on September 21. More than 150 turned out to Monticello High School on October 11 to honor her memory.
Businessman Les Kristt opened the ceremony by reading a list of more than a dozen boards and organizations that she belonged to including Community Unity of Sullivan County, the Sullivan County Boys and Girls Clubs, the Professional Women of Sullivan County Scholarship Foundation, the Monticello Rotary Scholarship Foundation and the Federation for the Homeless.
The speakers drew a clear picture of the time and effort she gave to the community and also a picture of a complex person and inspirational person. Shirley Felder, the owner of Sullivan County First Recycling said, "Lori was my personal little box of chocolates; you never knew what you were going to get," but she added that her friendship with Rubinstein changed her life, a theme repeated several times during the evening.
John Veleber, a vice president at First National Bank of Jeffersonville, spoke about Rubinstein's sense of humor. He said he was at a Sullivan County Partnership function at The Lodge at Rock Hill when he first moved to the county. He was talking with a group of some of the leading men in the community when Rubinsten blew by, smacked him on the rear and said, "You were incredible in the parking lot," and walked away. Veleber said "jaws dropped" before the men realized it was a joke.
Orlando Hernandez, the executive director of the Monticello Boxing Club and the director at the Recovery Center, gave an emotional speech and said, "She touched me, this big old dude. All I knew how to do was work the streets and be involved with gangs and violence. She humbled me. She was the only one who could say, 'Shut up stupid,' and I'd say, 'All right, Lori.'" He said, "She introduced me to other people who are in this community to try to change people's lives," which is what his own work involves, too. He explained that, "When she touched you, she made you a better person."


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Stabbing leads to Madison woman's arrest
Victim initially said injury was accidental
Published On: Feb 20 2013 11:36:38 AM CST Updated On: Feb 20 2013 01:00:38 PM CST
A Madison woman was arrested on suspicion of first-degree attempted homicide after an investigation into a November stabbing, according to police.
Police said a 56-year-old man came to a Madison hospital Nov. 20 suffering from a puncture wound to his chest. He told police the injury happened when he fell on the knife while cooking in his Springview Court home.
He later told police he had been stabbed by his domestic partner.
Kellie P. McCoy, 44, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree attempted homicide.
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Vanessa Tieman tried to disregard the raindrops that fell on her 4 Lakes Driving School car.
Instead, she took them as a challenge, and a chance to teach her Sunday morning student how to best tackle the elements on the road.
"I think it's necessary and I feel as though the students who are starting out their practice in this kind of weather are going to be better drivers in any kind of weather," Tieman said.
Temperatures stayed above the freezing point for most of Sunday in Madison, while cars made their way through small rivers running down streets and puddles lined many sidewalks. All of that water could easily freeze overnight.
"Patience isn't really something you can teach, but it definitely helps," Tieman said of the best way to navigate through nasty weather. "A lot of people get into crashes because they're driving too fast and they're just not patient enough."
Tieman said she's able to remedy some bad habits early in the learning process. She advises her students -- and everyone, for that matter -- to simply take it slow on bad weather days.
"Accelerating slowly, giving yourself plenty of space to stop is really important," Tieman added.


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May 4, 2011 —
Town of Bethel officials joined the staff of the new shop Java Love Roasting Company in Kauneonga Lake on May 1 to celebrate the official opening of the shop.
The company specializes in roasting "single-origin, specialty-grade beans." Java Love sells beans by the pound, and coffee by the cup.
The shop is located in the newly renovated and historic Beekman Mill Village building, across the street from the Fat Lady Café.
The company offers a wide range of coffee bean flavors such as Ethiopian Sidamo, Sumatra Aceh Gold and Columbia Narino. Go to javaloveroasters.com for more information.


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Losing power for a day or two is usually manageable, but are you prepared for a severe weather event that knocks out power for days?
We've compiled tips, including some from a survivalist who lives in North Carolina, about how to handle an extended power outage.
The first thing you want to do when the power goes out is turn off your breakers to the A/C, furnace and items like your water heater, computers and television.
If the temperatures drop, layer up – wool blankets are a good choice. And pick the warmest room in the house for sleeping.
Ken Youngquist of survivaltek.com has a simple and unique way to heat up a small space. Grab a roll of toilet paper, a coffee can, and some isopropyl alcohol.
Light it and set it on a safe surface like an oven door -- make sure you have some ventilation by opening a window until you extinguish your heat source.
Items pictured here that might come in handy include flashlights, lighters, water bottles, lanterns and canned food, among other things.
Youngquist also says "prayer candles" are good to have around, as they can last for a couple of days.
Lantern tea lights, oil lamps and even a can of Crisco with a wick made of a denim pant cuff can provide light and some heat.
"If you deal with fire, don't put anything over it that's going to get hot and catch fire," Youngquist said. "And you don't really want liquids loose because if it spills, it spreads."
Make sure you also have hand warmers. And if high tech is your thing, Don Pulsfort of Great Outdoor Provision Co. says Down alternative sleeping bags can keep you warm.
Another item to have around? A hand-cranked lantern.
Meanwhile, solar battery chargers can be used to charge phones or tablets, Pulsfort said.
Water filtration devices can help clean unsafe water. Some water devices take only one minute to kill biological hazards including viruses.
As for food, dehydrated food can be bought by the bucket. The one pictured here can feed a family of four for a week.
Youngquist suggests using an inverter to charge phones and computers from your car.
Meanwhile, cooking food from your freezer and fridge outdoors can save you money. No grill? No problem. Make your own.
Youngquist has a fire tripod in his survivalist gear – easy to make out of sturdy branches. Then he uses birch bark to build a campfire.
Never use your grill inside, and always have a bucket of water ready just in case the fire gets out of hand. Finally, let's check out some other items you should keep ready for a power outage.
First aid kit: If you already have one, double check the contents and update expired items.
Batteries: Check the electronic devices in your kit and stock a few extra batteries for those devices.
Medications: A seven day supply is recommended for all daily medical items.
Tools: Locate and ready any tools that may be needed for quick fixes.
Fill up the car: In the event of an extended power outage, gas stations will also be off line.
Cash: Even in the electronic age, cash works and will be needed if credit card readers are down.
Radio: Be sure to have a powered or hand-cranked radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible).
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Much Ado About Juan Pierre
A few days ago, I got in a fight. I got in a fight over… Juan Pierre.
See, the thing is… I know a lot about baseball. And that knowledge doesn't come from some miraculous form of osmosis. No. Ya see, I am happiest when watching multiple games, all at once, as often as possible. So I do that. I do that a lot. Not only that, but I also read a lot about baseball… magazines, columns, websites… I pour over numbers… listen to the experts. I do all of this because I find it to be enjoyable. Some people can do long division in their heads, some can kick a football from 50 yards out… Me? I know a s**tload about baseball.
And that's just the way it is.
So when someone says something insane and tries to pull it off as empirical fact without any legwork or base acumen from which to draw upon, then I have a real hard time controlling my temper. Think of it this way: if I walked into an operating room and said, "hey, that guy doesn't need a kidney transplant, just tie that thing to that thing and it's all good", somebody would deck me, or at least, get him me the hell out of there.
That's what happened when dude started talking crazy about Juan Pierre: "Juan Pierre sucks. He can't get on base. I could find 29 other leadoff men better than him right now."
Oh, really?
Juan Pierre may not be a flashy fella. He may not demand the sexy headlines. But g0ddammit, Juan Pierre is pretty damn good. He's consistent as hell. He never gets hurt. He led the National League in hits… twice. He led the National League in stolen bases TWICE and led the American League in stolen bases JUST LAST YEAR. He has a lifetime batting average of .298 (which PROVES that the dude gets on base plenty) and he RARELY strikes out!!!
If there were 29 other leadoff men better than him right now I'd paint myself pink and change my name to Suzie.
And don't hate me… 'cuz I'm right.
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Speed never goes into slumps, and I'd rather have a guy that puts the ball in play at bat in a crucial situation than one that hits .250 and strikes out 150 times a season. Pierre is a good player…
Jeremy — Totally agree. Give me Juan any day and I'm happy.
Catherine — You're welcome!
JP has come a long way from wearing the teal of the Marlins.
He has been one of those guys who has stayed under the proverbial surface of the Fantasy pool, but has stats enough to merit consideration as a essential secondary tool on your Fantasy radar.
You do not get him for his power, but for his total bases numbers and theft attemps on the basepaths. His batting average is deceptive, but good enough to use him as a solid option when you power hitting OF are off, or on the DL.
He is on my ESPN team right now…starting against the Royals tonight… and has given me 3 runs and a RBI in his last 2 games.
I got your back on this one Jeff.
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Juan Pierre is kind of a BEAST. He's been around awhile, and has proven that he can STILL do it. What's not to love? Good job stickin' up for him!
Juan Pierre has been dead to me. Ever since he shaved his 'stach when he was with Colorado.
I know Juan Pierre is one of the White Sox I don't like to see coming up to bat. He's fast, a pretty solid hitter and one of those guys who finds a way to get one base more often than not. He's pretty frickn' fast in the outfield too. Suffice to say, I don't think we'll be calling you Suzie anytime soon.
This is a very simple game…
Numbers don't lie. That's what I love about this game.
Exactly! The numbers don't lie. ask him who those other 29 are.
—Mark Gauthier
Juan Pierre has always been a fearsome and dangerous weapon when used properly. He is exactly what Ozzie Guillen needs in his arsenal – the right lead off man to set up the rest of the lineup. It's not just his speed alone that makes Pierre so dangerous, but the smarts Pierre has to make it work.
Believe me, I respect him…only to fear him.
– Randy
There's something to be said for knowing what you're getting and with Juan Pierre, you know what you're getting year-in, year-out.
RR — Thanks. I might need it if they bring more guys to the fight😉
Virginia — I remember those BEAST t-shirts. I want one myself actually.
Matt — That was a killer 'stache. I feel your pain.
Kristen — Right. I don't care about his arm when he runs down everything.
Mike — You said it!
Mark — He couldn't say. Of course, he was busy crying.
Randy — He's the perfect clubhouse guy… from everything I've heard. I want him on my team.
Prince — Exactly. Consistency is key.
Did you really get into a fight, Suzie? I mean, Jeff? Like with punching and slapping and kicking? Hopefully it was just a verbal joust and you "won."
There are at *most* only 28 other leadoff hitters in the majors. The Cubs sure as hell don't have one. I'd be happy with Juan.
Jane — Don't worry… no broken bones… no bruises… for me anyway😉
Rob — I hear ya. Cubbies need some help in that department.
I am not a huge JP fan, but it's obvious that he's a good and consistent player. Personally, I prefer players like Carl Crawford, but Pierre is a good player that does well year in and year out.
Ron — I'd take Crawford over Pierre any day, but Crawfords aren't the norm, and Pierre is, like you mention, about as consistent as they get.


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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — DuJuan Harris wasn't much of a car salesman. Didn't sell a single one, in fact, in the week he was working at a Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge dealership in Jacksonville, Fla.
"I came close a few times," he said. "I don't want to say I was nervous, but people would ask me about the cars and I didn't know much about it. I was just like, 'Man, I'm not going to sell the cars.'"
That's OK. As the Green Bay Packers have discovered — and the rest of the NFL is quickly learning — the pint-sized running back is far better suited for a job in the NFL.
Elevated from the practice squad Dec. 1, Harris' speed, elusiveness and surprising power have helped give the Packers the consistent run game they've been trying to find all season. And after catching a team-high five passes Saturday night, Harris also gives Aaron Rodgers yet another option in what was already the NFC's deepest receiving game.
The Packers (12-5) play at San Francisco (11-4-1) on Saturday in an NFC divisional game.
"He's kind of a Transformer," Rodgers said last week. "There's more than meets the eye with DuJuan. He's a very tough guy. He's got great athleticism, agility; he makes some great jump cuts. ... He's done some nice things for us.
"You have to give him a lot of credit," Rodgers added. "He's learned the offense the last few weeks and studied, obviously, and the package for him is just going to continue to grow."
Signed by Jacksonville last season as an undrafted free agent out of Troy, Harris spent most of 2011 on the Jaguars' practice squad. He played his way onto the active roster by the end of the season, running for 42 yards on nine carries in Jacksonville's last five games. After the Jaguars cut Harris at the end of training camp, he was picked up by Pittsburgh.
But he was with the Steelers only four days before being cut again, and he went back to Jacksonville to wait for his next opportunity.
"I was just working out, staying in shape and pretty much just chilling," Harris said.
As the weeks passed and his phone stayed noticeably silent, Harris decided he needed to do something else. A friend had connections at a Mercedes-Benz dealership, and got Harris an interview.
It was clear immediately that wasn't going to be a good fit.
"They asked me if I would consider cutting my hair," said Harris, whose dreadlocks reach all the way to the middle of his back. "I was like, 'No, I know my career in football is not done.'"
Another friend put him in touch with the Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge dealership, which has hired a few other NFL players. When they told Harris they needed him to take a drug test, he laughed.
"I was like, 'Really, I have to go take a (urine) test? I'm clean. I don't smoke or none of that. I'm clean. I've got to be clean to do workouts for the NFL,'" Harris said. "But to get a job in the real world, you have to do all of that other stuff. So, I did it."
He put on a shirt and tie every day, too.
"I was never used to coming to work in a shirt and tie unless it's for game day," he said. "I enjoyed it."
After a week, though, Harris got a call from the Packers. He was signed to the practice squad Oct. 24.
"I felt like it was a test of my faith and I kept faith. When I got signed, I knew it was time to stay," he said. "I had to come in and get to work and do whatever I had to stay."
By the end of his first week in Green Bay, the Packers knew they had a keeper.
Though Harris is only 5-foot-8, he packs the power of a lineman. Listed at 208 pounds, his arms are massive and his legs even bigger. Combine that with his speed and elusiveness, and the Packers' defensive players found themselves clutching air any time they tried to bring Harris down.
"He was tough to tackle in open space, one on one," said Alex Van Pelt, Green Bay's running backs coach. "After about the first two or three practices, you start to hear little mumblings in the back, 'Oh, this guy's got a little something to him.' It was our job to get him up to speed within the system to get him out there on the field."
And fast, considering the struggles the Packers have had on the ground.
With Rodgers at quarterback and a laundry list of targets, Green Bay is assured of having one of the NFL's most potent passing games. But teams need balance, and the Packers didn't have anything close to it the first half of the season. They cracked the 100-yard rushing mark just three times in the first eight games, and were averaging about 3.7 yards per carry. They had two touchdowns — count 'em, two — on the ground through the first 11 games.
Since Dec. 2, however, the Packers are averaging 112 yards rushing per game. They've scored nine touchdowns on the ground, including two in Saturday's wild-card victory over Minnesota.


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According to a report from the City of Corpus Christi, 4.83 inches of rain have fallen on the Choke Canyon Reservoir so far this month, but the lake is still not at the level it was this time last year.
On July 17, 2011, the lake was at 211.7 feet above sea level and was at 70.2 percent of capacity.
On the 17th of this month, the lake was at only 206.8 feet above sea level and 56.2 percent of capacity.
Lake Corpus had not fared as well.
The report showed that only 1.87 inches of rain had fallen on the lake by July 17. The lake was at 79.6 feet above sea level and at only 22.6 percent of capacity.
This time last year, Lake Corpus Christi was at 87.9 feet and was 59.4 percent full.
Some weather experts have predicted that the La Niña weather phenomenon that has caused the drought in the Southwest and Midwest United States would change this month to an El Niño effect.
That usually brings wetter weather to those areas of the country.
Gary Kent is a reporter at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 120, or at email@example.com.


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So here we are at that glorious time of year when a mid-afternoon stroll outside can leave one confused, wondering how the house and yard got transported to the surface of Mercury without waking the dogs.
It's hot, folks. It's really hot. When we're lucky enough to get an afternoon rain shower, it has the effect of throwing water on the hot rocks in a sauna.
All this heat poses quite a problem if you have any sort of plant life outside. Unless you want to be "that house" where the predominant color is brown from July through September, you've got to get some water on the ground. But with the electric meter already throwing off sparks, you can't afford to have the water meter spinning at mach 4, too.
So let's look at five ways you can keep your outside greenery intact while keeping yourself out of the poorhouse during the summer months.
First up, do your water bills have you over a barrel?
No. 5: Rain barrels
Rain barrels, once the province of hippie types who made all their own clothes and looked down their noses at Ben and Jerry for not being sufficiently ecologically conscious, have hit the mainstream, and for good reason.
Instead of letting the water that cascades off your roof during rainstorms spill out your downspouts and drain away, install rain barrels and save that rainy goodness for use later. Be sure to elevate the barrels with cinder blocks or other sturdy items so you can make use of the spigots at the base.
Rain barrels come in varying sizes, and I advise getting the largest ones you've got room for. Sure, you'll have to haul the water yourself with a watering can, but think of it as getting in some extra exercise.
If you're feeling extra-thrifty, you can even tote that rain water indoors to give your house plants a taste of the outside world.
Speaking of plants, using your noggin when you choose them is another way to save ...
No. 4: Use native plants
One of the biggest problems facing farmers and professional gardeners today is the invasion of non-native plants. You're not going to save the planet by picking native plants for your garden, but you will save yourself a piece of change.
Check with your county extension office or your local independent nursery to find flowers and shrubs that are naturally occurring in your area. They may not be as showy as a bougainvillea or as striking as a bird of paradise, but they also won't wither and die the minute your local summer turns on the furnace.
A hybrid tea rose or four is fine, but the more native plants you use the happier your water bill will be. Your local farmer's market is a great place to find a great variety, and you can be fairly sure the plants were grown close to home.
Before you put the plants in the ground, though, do yourself a big favor ...
No. 3: Use soaker hoses
Soaker hoses are one of the most underused water-saving tools in the garden arsenal. They're lengths of hose designed to let water seep through their material evenly, making for a slow, even watering along their entire length.
The best way to use them is to install them when you build your flowerbed, or when you've pulled out your old plants in preparation for replanting. Run the hose in a loop around the perimeter a few inches below the surface. Buy good-quality hose, as ideally it will stay in the garden for years.
Each hose should have the rate of water dispersion listed on the packaging, but the best way to judge is to use a moisture meter, available for a few bucks at any hardware store or home improvement store.
Be sure and set a timer to remind yourself you've got the hose running, or you could end up creating quicksand in your herb garden.
Soaker hoses are great, but don't stop there. Use them along with our next tip ...
No. 2: Mix in mulch
Mulch and soaker hoses are the peanut butter and jelly of gardening. They complement each other perfectly and make a whole greater than the sum of the parts.
Not only does mulch help keep moisture in the soil, it helps control the soil temperature to protect delicate feeder roots from roasting on especially toasty days. As an extra bonus, as it breaks down it enriches the soil just like compost. When I take my dahlia bulbs out of their bed for splitting every two years, I till in the old mulch before replanting.
Hardwood mulches are the best, although pine needles are the choice of many landscapers because of their cheaper price and attractiveness. You can also get "permanent" mulch made from things like shredded used tires. It's excellent, but best used in places where you have no plans to swap out plantings frequently.
Last but by no means least, let's talk about your biggest water-user, your yard ...
No. 1: Choose the right grass
Sure, you want the lush, vibrant, aggressively green grass you see at the golf course and conference center. I want a unicorn. We both need to come to terms with reality.
That grass you envy is a water-sucking monster that requires near-daily soaking to keep its luster.
Unless you plan on selling a kidney to pay your water bill, you need to go with a grass that is more drought-tolerant such as Zoysia, centipede or other hybrids. There are even Kentucky bluegrass hybrids now that will stand dry weather better than their more lush cousins.
Will you have a lawn that will stop traffic? Maybe not.
But if you're that obsessed with your grass, you probably need a hobby anyway. Whittle some nice yard statuary to salve your ego.


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Lucy Ann Lobdell is among us again.
This woman, known as "The Hunter" to my family and old time neighbors, is the subject of a new historical novel, "The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell," by Fremont Center, NY resident William Klaber (Greenleaf Book Group Press, June 18, 2013).
A fictionalized memoir, the book traces Lucy's life as she made her way in the world after she changed into her brother John's clothes, bound her chest, and left home to live her life as a man named Joseph.
Born in Westerlo, NY in 1829, the real Lucy lived most of her life in and around the Delaware River Valley after her family's move to the hardscrabble hills of our own Rock Valley. The family settled on the banks of Basket Creek.
Over a century later, writer William Klaber moved to The Basket and was told of the legend of Lucy Ann Lobdell by life-long Fremont resident and local historian Jack Niflot. Jack encouraged the author to write about Lucy, and offered his collection of writings, letters, and clippings, which he had gathered over a lifetime. This included the lengthy obituary published by the New York Times in 1879 under the headline: "Death of a Modern Diana, The Female Hunter of Long Eddy." While the obit detailed much of Lucy's complex life, it gave an inaccurate death date; Lucy didn't die until 1912.
As a teenager (and to this day) I was captured by Lucy's story, which was still talked about when I was a kid. After all, I was a girl who liked to carry my jackknife everywhere I went. I even drove over to the Wayne County Historical Society in Honesdale, PA (back when I had only a driver's permit) to see if I could find the book she had been rumored to have written. At that time, I was told there was no such book and wasn't allowed, for some reason or another, to see what artifacts they had.
The new novel tells of Lucy's attempt to earn the status, freedoms and wages of a man. It details her adventures while giving dance and music lessons in Bethany, PA, her years on the Minnesota frontier where she was put on trial for the "crime" of wearing men's clothing, and her love and marriage to Marie Perry by an unsuspecting judge in Damascus, PA. The novel also gives voice to the relentless confusion and fear she lived with.
It is interesting that the book, 12 years in the making, was published just days before the Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act. It is also a sad coincidence that Jack Niflot, the impetus to this novel and my own dear friend, died June 22, just four days after the book came out.
Copies of the novel are available at Amazon.com.
Also, check out a presentation and discussion, "Interpreting the life and times of Lucy Lobdell," to be given by Bambi Lobdell, author of "A Strange Sort of Being, the Transgender Life of Lucy Ann/Joseph Israel Lobdell, 1829 -1912" on August 17 at 2 p.m. at the Rock Valley One-Room Schoolhouse, Long Eddy, NY.


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Asherman's Syndrome is a rare, acquired uterine disease that causes adhesions (scar tissue) to form in the uterus. The disease may be mild, with adhesions occurring in only a small portion of the uterus, or severe, when the adhesions are so extensive they cause the front and back walls of the uterus to stick to one another. The adhesions may be thick or thin, spotty or joined. The condition is named after Dr. Asherman, an Israeli gynecologist who first described the condition in the mid-20th century when he noted that some women who had surgical treatments around childbirth subsequently stopped having periods.
Asherman's can be caused by several different factors. It appears most often in women who have had a dilation and curettage (D&C) to remove a retained placenta after childbirth, to clear the uterus after miscarriage, or to abort a pregnancy. It appears to be particularly common if the D&C was performed after a miscarriage or termination of pregnancy that occurred between 12 and 20 weeks and in the postpartum period when the endometrium is extremely vascular and sensitive. A 1998 study in the Netherlands found 40 percent of women in the study who underwent a D&C developed Asherman's Syndrome, while other studies suggest that 1 in 100 postpartum D&Cs result in Asherman's. It is thought that "overly aggressive" D&Cs during which the doctor scrapes the uterine walls with too much force or with a sharp instrument increase the risk of developing Asherman's. However, it can also be caused by trauma to the interior of the uterus as a result of a cesarean section, uterine infection due to a sexually transmitted disease, and other types of uterine surgery such as myomectomy (to remove uterine fibroids).
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Ultimate pizza Margherita
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- Base only
- Vegetarian
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- kcal593
- fat24g
- saturates10g
- carbs74g
- sugars4g
- fibre3g
- protein26g
- salt3g
For the pizza dough
- 350g strong white flour
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- 25g coarse semolina, plus extra for sprinkling
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- 1½ tsp salt
- 7g pkt fast-action dried yeast
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- 400g can plum tomato
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- two small handfuls basil leaves, roughly torn parmesan shavings and rocket, to serve
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In a bowl, mix flour, semolina, salt and yeast. Make a dip in the middle, pour in oil, water, then stir and squeeze everything together (hands are easiest for this). The dough should feel very sticky (pic 1). When it is well mixed, cover and leave for 15 mins.
Tip the dough on to a lightly oiled work surface and rub your hands and the inside of the bowl with oil. Knead the dough about 12 times only, giving it a quarter turn each time you knead. Tuck the ends under so it is the shape of a ball and lay it in the bowl, seam side down. Cover and leave for 10 mins. Repeat the kneading and leaving for 10 mins again, then knead and leave for 15 mins, oiling the surface and your hands each time.
In between kneadings make the sauce for the topping. Drain the tomatoes and tip them into a bowl. Snip them into small pieces with scissors (pic 2). Stir in garlic, tomato purée, and seasoning. Set aside. Brush a baking sheet with oil and sprinkle with a little semolina. Heat oven to 240C/fan 220C/gas 9.
When the dough is ready, cut in half and put one half onto a lightly fl oured surface. Knead 4-5 times to squash out any air bubbles, then roll it out. At the point where it just keeps springing back, brush off the fl our from the work surface and rub on a little oil. This makes it easier to roll. Continue to roll out until you have a 28cm circle, pulling it into shape as well. Lift it onto the baking sheet (it's easier if you drape it over a rolling pin).
Drain the mozzarella, then pat dry with kitchen paper. Brush the dough with olive oil, then spread half the sauce over, almost up to the edge. Scatter over half the basil, then tear up one mozzarella ball and scatter over the basil (pic 3). Grate over pepper and drizzle with a little oil. Bake for 12-15 mins, until the topping is bubbling and the dough is going brown. Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings. To serve, scatter with parmesan shavings, rocket leaves and drizzle with oil.
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I made the sauce as I have a fool proof pizza dough recipe anyway. I added olive oil, 1/2 tsp of fennel, oregano and thyme. I swear it smells JUST like takeaway pizza sauce! Yum! I didn't chop anything, chucked toms, garlic and puree in the blender with some seasoning and the herbs then cooked it down and let it cool before topping the dough. I also used pregrated mozzarella just because I find the excess milk in the mozzarella ball too watery for the top of a pizza.
I did this recipe today and it came out wonderfully! If anyone finds that the dough seems too sticky (I noticed someone mentioning it got far too messy in the comments) then I would recommend lightly flouring the dough and kneading it slightly once you have first mixed with your hands and are ready to tip onto an oiled service, then not to oil your hands repeatedly or re-oiling the work service when you are leaving the dough covered for ten minute intervals. Good luck!
4/5 Stars.
I've just finished my dinner, having used this recipe to make the most delicious home-made pizza I've ever had! The dough was quite straight-forward to make, and was a lot quicker than some other recipes I'd looked at. It produced a really lovely deep-pan sort of pizza which was airy and light.
I actually mis-read the bit where it says to split the dough in half (!) so we made one gigantic pizza for 2 of us - we're having the other half of it cold for lunch tomorrow! It didn't seem to affect the cooking of the dough, although it was probably in the oven for closer to 20 mins.
For the topping I added anchovies, goats cheese, courgettes, spinach leaves and fresh basil on top of the tomato base. I also blitzed the tomato sauce in the blender for a few seconds instead of cutting the tomatoes with scissors - just to get it a bit more refined.
Great recipe - will be using this regularly in future!
Absolutely delicious. We used the other half to bake bread which then became bruschetta the next day using the rest of the tomato topping, basil and mozzarella. Just popped it in a loaf tin that had been oiled and shake of semolina then cooked along with the pizza but left it in about 15-20 minutes longer...so good.
After tweeking the recipe a little it returned an excellent soft, almost deep-pan like base. Instead of 350gr white flour and semolina, I used no semolina and used half self-rising flour and half wholemeal flour. It puffed up very nicely and resembled a deep pan, but was healthy and not oily. Furthermore to the sauce I added a very generous sprinkling of greek dried oregano (a must in pizza in my books!). An easy base in which the toppings can be easily swapped. e.g. I made a margarita but with Tilsit Light cheese instead of mozzarella, green peppers, mushrooms, olives and vine tomatoes from the garden, topped with some cubed halloumi cheese. Beautiful greek flavours ;) Family is definitly pleased
Wow! What a seriously good pizza. I made this based on a lot of the comments that said it was the best dough recipe they had tried and I was not disappointed. I used polenta instead of semolina as that is what I had in the cupboard. The dough was very very wet and sticky and remained so up until the last kneading just before rolling out - I kneaded on a floured board and it transformed into a beautiful silky smooth dough. It was quite hard to roll. Actually, the second base was left in a kneaded dough for about 30 mins at room temp (while I cooked the 1st pizza for the kids!) and then it was much easier to roll out so next time I will rest the dough this way before the final stages. All in all, a fantastic pizza that looked and tasted like a proper Italian take-away pizza!
i was quite disappointed with this, the dough was impossibly sticky, i resorted to adding more flour, and also i found putting oil on my work top made the problem much worse, a similar recipe suggested flour and i found this much easier to work with.
the biggest disappointment was after all that work the dough wasnt that great tasting.
i wont be trying this again, its not worth all the mess and effort
This is a really fab recipe, one of my very favourites, and I use it often. It's great as-is, but easily adaptable too. I love to add sardines, tuna and olives. It's great for using up small leftover amounts of different bread flours. I substitute regular dried yeast (don't forget to activate in the water with a little sugar added first!) Great value and truly delicious.
I used this recipe to make the base. I'm considered a really good cook by a lot of people I know and this base was terrible. It just tasted like flat white bread.
I've spent years trying to find a recipe for an authentic base and I can't find one. No wonder the high street pizza chains are doing such good business.
If anyone can give me some tips to make a great base, please let me know.
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I think both plans are valid, the Orioles' plan just has the potential to pay off this season while the Pirates' plan is more likely to pay off in a few seasons. Of course, the Pirates could be ready sooner and the Orioles plan might not work out the way they intend – the older purchased talent may retire or cease to be useful before the young homegrown talent is ready to play without them. Only time will tell.
I hope for your sake that the Pirates' homegrown talent pays off. I marvel that you are such a loyal Pirates fan–I don't think I could take that many miserable seasons in a row. Maybe one more solid year from those three prospects is all Huntington needs to pull the trigger. I'm sure you and long-suffering Pirates fans everywhere would rejoice.