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the Yankees for the best record in baseball. Can we reasonably say at
this point that the Twins are the best run team in baseball?
Duluth, MN
All biases aside, Rob, to say the Twins "beat up" the AL Central sorta glides over the fact that, outside of the White Sox, the Twins really had no competition going into the season to begin with; that the White Sox totally derailed (twice!) only made the Twins look more dominant.
But I understand your want, your desire, your dream to cast the Twins in a plushy role like that of the highfalutin, media-darling Yankees. Well, brother, dream on… 'cuz, reasonably speaking, the Twins ain't the Yankees.
Nor are they the Rays.
Nor the Phils.
Hell, they're not even close!
In my opinion (which happens to be right), those three are the best teams in baseball right now. And when you add the qualifier of "best run", well, sorry. I really can't look any further than the best teams. Period.
Are the Twins good? Yes. Are they capable of going all the way? Sure. Can I slot them in as the best run team in baseball? No way!
Believe me, I tip my cap to the entire Twins organization. They build from the ground up. They instill in their players the concept of playing the game the right way. They do the little things well and fundamentally, they are as sound as a team can possibly be.
But when the pressure is on, they fail. When they need to win the big game, they don't. Not yet, at least. And going into a short series with Liriano, Pavano and Duensing isn't quite as mortifying to the opposition as going in with Hamels, Halladay and Oswalt (lookout!).
To me, being the best run team in baseball would require, at the very least, a track record of winning when it matters the most — a trip to the World Series would be even better. But the Twins haven't been in that situation since Danny Gladden hit leadoff and Barry Bonds had a normal sized forehead. And despite all the good things the Twins' brass has done in recent years, can I really celebrate a front office that let Johan Santana go for Deolis Guerra, Carlos Gomez, Philip Humber and Kevin Mulvey?!?!?!?
No way.
I love me some Joe Mauer and Delmon Young just as much as the next baseball dork, but, let's be honest with ourselves: they ain't scarin' anybody.
Hate me 'cuz I think the Twins' are the weakest playoff link, just don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
(Chairman Mauer image courtesy of Twinkie Town)
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Ouch! It's raining little pieces of shattered dreams around this way. I was wondering what happened. I'd like to see the 'Ol Senators do well in the playoffs, and they do, do things very well; if not right. But so many of their best players play some where else and retention has to be one of the factors to judge an organization by. Just sayin'.. Go Twins!
The Best Run Team… whats that ? like a prize for the best winning losers! or maybe a prize for the team has the best chance to exit post season play first…
Kudos to Jeff for answering the question with minimum heart-break to the sender of the question…
I'm scared of the Twins. They seem rejuvenated in their new ballpark and while they play in a weaker division than the AL East I think they're formidable – Pavano and all.
Mike — I'll root for 'em (sorta) but only if they're not playing the Rays.
Peter — I have no idea what that is… and yes, ordinarily speaking, I am a heart breaker😉
Jane — Formidable, yes. The best? Not even close.
The Twins are on a mission this year and people are ignoring them or hoping to play them at their own risk.
Prince — I'll believe it when I see it. So far, this team hasn't had to face any real pressure.
How dumb were the White Sox to take Manny off the Dodgers hand and pay him close to $4 million?
Emma — I doubt they thought Manny would hit singles all of September. It was a good move that didn't pay off.
If I read this Filibuster when it was up – I would've agreed 100% of this assessment. After this week, I'm not so certain about their endurance in the Postseason.
Call it fatalism, but as long as I lived in the Twin Cities, the Twinkies never made it out of the ALDS. They reached the ALCS in 2002 under Gardy, but not so since then.
I'll stand by what I said about the 2010 team being the best I've witnessed in my seventh season in Twins Territory. Yet, without Morneau in the lineup (for the second Postseason in a row) and the slight uncertainty of Thome and Mauer after their bouts with pain recently – I have every reason to be concerned about their upcoming performance in the ALDS. Regardless if it's the Yanks or the Rays, you cannot rely on walk-off dramatics to get to the next level.
And, Jeff, I always knew there was something up with Allan…yeah, he has a jones for O'Donnell alright. Bachmann, too.🙂


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Life in the rearview
Understanding past calamities can help us keep our eyes on the road ahead
By Jennifer Hadley 06/25/2009
One year ago my first Wheels column appeared in PW. In many ways it seems like just yesterday, but when I reflect on all that has happened in the past year as it pertains to transportation, it seems like a lifetime ago. When I landed this gig, I certainly had no idea that so many monumental transportation changes, milestones and decisions would come to pass in our nation, state and communities. And it's probably a good thing I never saw what was coming, because the past year has been riddled with more potholes in the automotive and transportation industries than I might have dared to go over.
In looking through my own little rearview mirror of the journey I've been on, I have to say it's been a crazy ride.
A year ago we were facing the highest gas prices I'd ever seen, averaging $4.59 a gallon. By late summer, prices were plunging at unprecedented rates. Six months later — just in time for the holidays — gas prices were below $2 per gallon. Today, a year later, we're back into the $3 per gallon range. So we're better off than we were a year ago, which I consider progress.
Last July we enforced a hands-free cell phone law, one that I wasn't convinced I'd find merit in but have come to see as probably good for the long haul. In fact, now I get irritated when I see people blatantly breaking this law, and those folks seem more prone to cut me off on the freeway.
In September more than two dozen of our friends and neighbors were tragically killed in the worst Metrolink crash in history. Yet in November we decided that we were willing to pay additional taxes to reduce traffic and congestion by expanding our rail systems and improving our road conditions by passing Measure R. We also let the nation know that California was ready to lead the way in developing the nation's first bullet train connecting major metropolitan areas, even if the project would take an eternity to build. Still, these decisions demonstrate that Californians, despite our own personal financial struggles, are still willing to think of the future and provide funding for projects that we believe will benefit us down the road. That's progressive.
By January, the hands-free ban was expanded to include a ban on texting while driving, a law I still struggle to obey.
That same month, we bore witness to the heroic efforts of Chesley "Sulley" Sullenberger, who managed to save the lives of all passengers on US Airways Flight 1549, which he successfully landed in the Hudson River. It was a red letter day in the otherwise bittersweet past 12 months for the transportation sector.
But then came one of the most monumental meltdowns in the history of our nation's transportation industry. Despite giving billions of dollars to help salvage our nation's iconic automakers, our efforts were moot. Chrysler was sold to Italian automaker Fiat and GM finally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. These landmark events, even with all of the hurt they're sure to inflict on our economy, still came as a relief to me; kind of like ripping off a Band-Aid.
So, have I learned anything over the last year through writing this column? Sure. I've learned that accidents will continue to happen and that sometimes there is nothing we can do about that. But I relearned that seatbelts will continue to prevent injury. I've learned that we can wash our cars without wasting water. I've learned that taking the Metro train (not the bus) is more often than not a pleasant experience. And I've learned that even giant corporations are subject to failure.
Most importantly, I've learned that although we've come a long way from covered wagons, we still have miles to go toward efficient, effective transit systems. But even with all of the potholes we've bottomed out in, it still seems that progress is possible. And that helps keep my focus on the road ahead.
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Boston Red Sox Off-Season Moves Ben Cherington and the Red Sox have made it a point to not sign any players to deals longer than three years this off-season, even if it means they have to spend a little more money. Here is a look at their off-season moves so far. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
DH David Ortiz Cherington kicked off the off-season by signing one of the Red Sox' own, giving DH David Ortiz a two-year, $26 million extension in November. Ortiz is coming off a season in which he hit .318 with 23 home runs and 60 RBIs, but missed 71 of the last 72 games due to an Achilles injury. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
OF Jonny Gomes Cherington inked 32-year-old outfielder Jonny Gomes two a two-year, $10-million deal. Gomes hit .262 with 18 homers and 47 RBIs for the Oakland Athletics in 2012, and is a career .244 hitter over his nine-year career. If the Red Sox do not re-sign Cody Ross, Gomes figures to be Boston's starting left fielder this season. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
C David Ross It wasn't the Ross most Red Sox fans expected, but Cherington added a veteran backstop in David Ross. With three catchers on the 40-man roster (and potentially a fourth), another move is likely involving either Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Ryan Lavarnway. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
C/1B Mike Napoli (???) It was thought the Red Sox got the big bat they were looking for when they reportedly inked Napoli to a three-year, $39-million deal during the winter meetings, but recent reports have stated injury concerns could put the deal in jeopardy. Boston has long coveted Napoli, who hit 24 homers and drove in 56 runs for Texas in 108 games in 2012. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
OF Shane Victorino Boston inked Shane Victorino to a three-year, $39-million deal to be their right fielder for 2012, and potentially take over in center if they opt to deal Jacoby Ellsbury. Victorino has three gold gloves to his name, and hit .255 with 11 home runs and 55 RBIs between the Phillies and Dodgers last season. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
SP Ryan Dempster Boston signed the 35-year-old starter to a two-year, $26.5 million deal to help bolster their starting rotation. Dempster got his first taste of the AL with the Texas Rangers last season, going 7-3 with a 5.09 ERA after being acquired from the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline. For his 14-year career, Dempster is 124-124 with a 4.33 ERA. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
RP Koji Uehara Boston added one of the best available arms to their bullpen this offseason in 37-year-old Koji Uehara. The righty was one of the best relievers in baseball for the Rangers in 2012, striking out 43 while walking just three over 36 innings. Want even more good numbers? How does a 1.75 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and a .160 batting average against sound? (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
SS Stephen Drew While the Red Sox wait for Jose Iglesias and/or Xander Bogaerts to mold into an every-day shortstop, Cherington went out and signed six-year veteran Stephen Drew as a stop gap. The Sox gave Drew a one-year, $9.5 million deal according to a report, despite his track record of injuries and underwhelming play. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
CL Joel Hanrahan The Red Sox traded for Pittsburgh Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan in late December, and immediately named him their ninth-inning man. Boston sent right-handed pitchers Mark Melancon and Stolmy Pimentel, infielder Ivan De Jesus, and first baseman/outfielder Jerry Sands to Pittsburgh for Hanrahan and infielder Brock Holt. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
RP Sandy Rosario It's been a busy off-season for reliever Sandy Rosario. He's been claimed off waivers by the Red Sox twice, only to be shipped elsewhere each time. He was first claimed from the Miami Marlins in October, designated for assignment on November 20, and sent to the Oakland A's a week later. He was then claimed off waivers by Boston on December 10, only to be claimed by the Chicago Cubs two days later. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
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Top priority: Retirement planningJune 16,2013Paying for college has taken on a new light these days for many parents. Its no longer about planning; its about paying. The only problem is that paying for college is not your only financial concern. You also need to provide for your own retirement.
And there are no grant or loan programs for retirement, so its critical that you plan and plan wisely many years before you get handed the proverbial gold watch and are sent out into the unknown world of no alarm clock going off in the morning.
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Retirement always comes first. Unless you are counting on an inheritance and its a lot of money and a sure thing, always be sure to plan for retirement first. This doesnt mean exclusively plan for retirement, but put your greatest financial efforts toward retirement. As Ive noted, you can get loans for college but not for retirement.
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If need be, you can use IRA money to fund college expenses even if you are younger than 59½. There is no 10 percent penalty as long as its a qualified cost. There may be income taxes due but not a penalty for taking funds prior to turning 59½.
All this being said, please remember that retirement savings are for retirement. If you fear you will have trouble avoiding the temptation to dip into retirement to pay for your sons college education, put your savings in a 401(k). Its pretty hard to take money out of a 401(k) because you do have to pay the money back within a relatively short time.
The bottom line is that you save for retirement to live more comfortably in your nonworking years. If you use the money for other purposes, its not in your account compounding interest and earning investment returns.
When I look at my children in the back seat and marvel about the passage of time, the last thing I want is for my kids to be financing my retirement. If you want financial independence in your retirement years, taking money from your retirement coffer simply does not make long-term financial sense.
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Here's a word of wisdom .. u should never try to justify or defend incompetence,
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The Houston Rockets not only won the game by a 32 point lead, but they made the
Knicks performance look pathetic like the Knicks as a team really "lost it" 7:30 style. LOL
Melo & JR.Smith played 35 minutes vs the Rockets .. within those 35 minutes Melo & JR.Smith could not defend or provide any "STOPS" to any of the players in the Rockets lineup of Douglas, Lin, Harden, Parson, Patterson, or Asik .. the proof was in the 131 point puddin.
Tyson Chandler BIG-MOUTH in the offseason got him looking like a bum this season .. Every NBA player knew it was the Lin-Sanity era which got Tyson Chandler the Defensive-Player trophie performing as a double-double shotblocking bigman center.
Tyson Chandler shouldve been the last person to jump on Melo & JR bandwagon of humiliating Jeremy Lin in the offseason. Paybacks a Bi'atch!
The Houston Rockets played their best game this season vs the Knicks having Lin & Douglas scouting report on ISO-Melo, plus how to take Tyson Chandler out of the game to look like a BUST with a weak PF-Melo not switching and defending the paint.
Rasheed Wallace had enough of ISO-Melo no-d bullshaat in the Mavs game .. Melo & JR.Smith no effort on defense let Mayo & Carter look like All-Stars.
Camby already put up with Melo & JR.Smith no-d bullshaat in Denver, plus Camby know it was Melo who had him traded to the bottomless Clippers .. a Clipper team no NBA player wanted to be traded to for over 25 years.
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Confusion has run throughout the AL West. The Angels win by default?
Julia — My French is good: les pecheurs de perles!
Greg — Uh… it is what you want it to be😉
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Aaron — I think you're on the money there.
Sorry all for the lack of comments. Been out of town and cut off from the interwebs. I'm back now. You'll see.
I'm thinking the A's too, provided the middle of the order stays healthy. The question is: "If the moon were a brick of cheese? Would you eat it?" Its a simple question? (Will Ferral SNL)
That was great. Loved the Expos jersey and I thought it was a good impression of Will Ferrell doing Harry.
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They would have been better served if Dunn had been manning first, instead of right field. I know the DBacks played him there fairly regularly, but the guy is a butcher. I think they'd have been much better served with him at first and DeRosa in right field.
Actually, he sounded more like Christopher Walken. :^)
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Beef Wellington
Gordon Ramsay's version of the classic steak dish - a show-stopping centrepiece on a special occasion
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- fat48g
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- carbs32g
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- salt2.46g
- a good beef fillet (preferably Aberdeen Angus) of around 1kg/2lb 4oz
- 3 tbsp olive oil
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- 250g/ 9oz chestnut mushroom, include some wild ones if you like
- 50g/ 2oz butter
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- 1 large sprig fresh thyme
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- 12 slices prosciutto
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- a little flour, for dusting
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- 2 egg yolk beaten with 1 tsp water
Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Sit the 1kg beef fillet on a roasting tray, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with pepper, then roast for 15 mins for medium-rare or 20 mins for medium. When the beef is cooked to your liking, remove from the oven to cool, then chill in the fridge for about 20 mins.
While the beef is cooling, chop 250g chestnut (and wild, if you like) mushrooms as finely as possible so they have the texture of coarse breadcrumbs. You can use a food processor to do this, but make sure you pulse-chop the mushrooms so they don't become a slurry.
Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil and 50g butter in a large pan and fry the mushrooms on a medium heat, with 1 large sprig fresh thyme, for about 10 mins stirring often, until you have a softened mixture. Season the mushroom mixture, pour over 100ml dry white wine and cook for about 10 mins until all the wine has been absorbed. The mixture should hold its shape when stirred. Remove the mushroom duxelle from the pan to cool and discard the thyme.
Overlap two pieces of cling film over a large chopping board. Lay 12 slices prosciutto on the cling film, slightly overlapping, in a double row. Spread half the duxelles over the prosciutto, then sit the fillet on it and spread the remaining duxelles over. Use the cling film's edges to draw the prosciutto around the fillet, then roll it into a sausage shape, twisting the ends of cling film to tighten it as you go. Chill the fillet while you roll out the pastry.
Dust your work surface with a little flour. Roll out a third of the 500g pack of puff pastry to a 18 x 30cm strip and place on a non-stick baking sheet. Roll out the remainder of the 500g pack of puff pastry to about 28 x 36cm. Unravel the fillet from the cling film and sit it in the centre of the smaller strip of pastry. Beat the 2 egg yolks with 1 tsp water and brush the pastry's edges, and the top and sides of the wrapped fillet. Using a rolling pin, carefully lift and drape the larger piece of pastry over the fillet, pressing well into the sides. Trim the joins to about a 4cm rim. Seal the rim with the edge of a fork or spoon handle. Glaze all over with more egg yolk and, using the back of a knife, mark the beef Wellington with long diagonal lines taking care not to cut into the pastry. Chill for at least 30 mins and up to 24 hrs.
Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Brush the Wellington with a little more egg yolk and cook until golden and crisp – 20-25 mins for medium-rare beef, 30 mins for medium. Allow to stand for 10 mins before serving in thick slices.
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Made this last night for a New Years Eve dinner party and it turned out well and everyone loved it. I'm just glad I read all the comments and tips, particularly about the cooking times. Why can't these be incorporated into the basic recipe? Ours was a short fat piece of fillet so I had to improvise with cooking times and the pastry sizes. It was cooked for 40 minutes without wrapping and 45 minutes at the end, far more time than the basic recipe states and it was nice and pink in the middle still. I'd also say that you don't need a 4cm pastry border - this is probably to allow for shrinkage when resting but is a bit over the top I think. I just added a bit of butter to the mushrooms when frying and this was ok. The duxelle looks like a small amount but it is enough! Oh and you must use fillet beef, it's worth it!
Used this recipe for the second time on Boxing Day and the family loved it. As long as you use the helpful tips and take your time it works a treat. The only mistakes I made were I forgot to chill it after sealing the edges and I lined my heated tray with foil, so the bottom stuck slightly to the foil. Tasted great and will definitely use this recipe again. Thank you.
First time I cooked this, I followed it exactly and my beef was very rare. Second time, I decided to pan sear the beef before its first cooking and I added a few minutes to the cooking time. The second time was perfect. So good. Blew my dinner guests away and I really enjoyed the cold leftovers the day after.
The flavours are all there with this dish. I seared the beef before putting in the oven for the first time (as someone had suggested), however timings were still all wrong. The poor cow was still running around the fields when I took it out after 35 minutes (2nd time). I think I will try again but leave in for an hour or so, because it did taste very nice, once we put it back in for half an hour.
Was really nervous about doing this for a dinner party having never done it before. I read a lot of comments and therefore changed the cooking times. It's not tricky. .just a lot of steps. I had a thick 1kg fillet so cooked it for 20 mins and then on the final cook i gave it 35 mins. ..turned out rare to medium rare.. perfect. The great thing is you do all the work in the afternoon and are relaxed for the dinner. I served it on kale with roasted balsamic baby carrots and parsnip puree. Made a pomegranate molasses sauce from Al Brown's book Stoked
This was just fabulous! Had a smaller bit of meat...just under a kilo so cooked for rare and came out perfectly medium rare. Hubby wasn't sure about the prosciutto, he didn't feel it needed it, I loved it! Don't be put off by the 'keen cook' thing it's time consuming prep wise but easy as anything...and all the prep can be done well in advance! Served with tray baked root veg, roast potatoes and horseradish gravy...clean plates all round!
Did this for Christmas Dinner and it was absolutely fantastic. Followed the recipe, but added an extra five minutes to the initial cooking time. The meat was rare, and was voted the best ever by family and friends. Served with celeriac mash, other seasonal veg, creamy mashed potatoes and shallot and red wine sauce
Am now going to try individual Beef Wellingtons when I visit my son and family later this week..
Superb - have yet to come across a bad Ramsay recipe!
Very tasty, had it for Christmas day worked out well. I wrapped in pastry the day day brfore, there was a little trickle of juices leaking out but it worked out fine. Took an hour to cook on Christmas day, digital prob thermometer was invaluable. Reheated really well the next day, just covered in foil and put it in oven, stayed really moist. Excellent dish.
Fabulous! The whole family loved this and the beef itself was med rare as we like it, although the middle was more rare - perfect really because that's how the husband prefers his. Easy to follow instructions and I loved the fact that I could make in on a lazy Sunday afternoon and put it in the fridge till we were ready to cook.
Try it, it is lovely! Was fantastic served with Ramsay's Red Wine & Shallot sauce.
Made this yesterday for a family gathering. All went well apart from the confusion regarding timings alluded to in earlier posts. I didn't want too rare so went for extra time but ended up with only middle piece being medium so will need to amend for next time. Flavours were great and everybody loved it.....
Sorry Gordon, I'm not keen on your variation of this classic dish. The method works very well and the tips are very helpful. The realised dish finishes perfectly. My dislike is the added flavour of the prosciutto which, (to my taste) imparts a slightly "gone off" taste to a perfectly cooked fillet and obliterates the mushroom duxelle.
As an aside, I am very surprised that a BBC supported website uses an American spell checker for the comments page - damned annoying!
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Cook the Wellington from chilled, as this will ensure that the pastry is well cooked and the meat is not overdone. For additional tips scan to the bottom of the recipe where you will find a tip called 'How to make this recipe' as there is a helpful link that gives advice on cooking it rare, medium or well done.
This isn't something that we have tried, and you will get a different result, as the meat won't be rare, but we think the best advice, as it is a tougher cut, would be to cook it slowly in beef stock and red wine, with onions and bay or thyme, for several hours until tender then cool it, dry it really well then carry on from step 2.
Hi carrieetter, thanks for your question. Unfortunately this really does need to be cooked with the whole quantities. A smaller piece of meat will take less time to cook but the pastry on the outside will still take about the same length of time regardless. This means that using a smaller quantity of meat will either lead to overcooked meat on the inside of the wellington or undercooked pastry on the outside.
Hi miss_tweed, thanks for your question. The time and temperature stated in the recipe are right for cooking the pastry as well as the fillet inside but they wouldn't be suitable for a cut like top rump and would mean that the meat inside would be very tough as a result. Top rump would be great as a roasting joint though so you could serve that with some fried mushrooms or a mushroom sauce on the side instead. Hope this helps.
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Superb recipe and worth the effort - it has become a family special occasion classic. However, timing is an issue. My saviour has been a professional standard meat thermometer (thermapen). Relying on the temp rather than timing had given perfect results. Useful for lots of other stuff too so for keen cooks, a brilliant investment.
Although it's not a quick meal to prepare, this recipe is pretty straightforward and the result is definitely the best Beef Wellington version that I've tried!
I also wonder if the timings are a little off - on both occasions that I've made this, it's turned out to be very rare, despite only cooling the meat for 20 minutes. Obviously things will vary from oven to oven, but on the first occasion I followed the timings for medium-rare but even the ends of the meat were barely rare, and I had to pan-fry the meat for a couple of my guests who preferred their meat a little less blue. Next time I followed the timings for medium, and the result was rare but not blue, which was what I'd been aiming for. I guess another 5 minutes on the first cooking and perhaps 5-10 minutes on the second would be required for medium, although I'm unsure what impact that might have on the pastry!
I see a number of people have had trouble with the timing. If the meat has only been in the fridge for 30 minutes to relax the pastry and ready it for the oven then the timing is probably about right. However if the meat has been in the fridge for hours (up to 24 hours it says in the recipe) then it will need a lot longer to cook as the internal temperature will be far lower.
You can either cook for longer but then you risk burning the pastry or you can let the meat come up to room temperature for say an hour.
As well, meat will keep "cooking" while resting so if there is any doubt as to it being too rare just let it sit out of the oven in a warm non-drafty place for longer (the other day I let it sit a whole 45 minutes to an hour "just to be safe" as i didn't want to risk it not being the right doneness. It was PERFECT and the juices had equaled out when the Wellington was sliced.


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The city's Department of Community Services is holding a series of mandatory workshops to ensure nonprofit groups who receive taxpayer grants know exactly what's expected of them as well as the paperwork involved.
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Martin told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser last week he was not involved in the decision to forgive ORI loans.
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development wrote a letter to Caldwell on June 3 demanding the city repay the federal government nearly $8 million given to ORI through CDBG funds. HUD alleges ORI did not follow city guidelines on how the money could be spent.
Oakland said more than 200 representatives from nonprofit groups had taken part in the city's grants-in-aid workshops so far. A final workshop will be held this Wednesday at the Mission Memorial hearing room.
"I think the increased interest is a function of the need that's in our community and the number of organizations willing to address those needs," said Oakland.
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From globally-renowned cultural attractions to renowned nightlife – the range of things to do in Amsterdam includes something for everyone. Explore this beautiful city by bike, tram or canal boat and discover the huge amount it has to offer.
Take in the capital's idyllic canals and wonderful 17th century buildings on Amsterdam holidays. Art lovers are spoiled with world-class galleries, while famous attractions – including the wonderful Rijksmuseum – will delight culture seekers. Vondelpark offers a wonderful retreat - with six children's playgrounds and an outdoor theatre it is ideal for families. Enjoy a shopping spree then rest your legs at an atmospheric pub. And by night, experience the city's thriving club scene or legendary Red Light District.
Shopaholics will be in their element at the six storey-high flagship Bijenkorf department store, on Dam Square. From there, make your way along the 1km-long Kalverstraat, a retail paradise lined with big-brand stores. Head to the exclusive P.C. Hooftstraat for luxury labels, or the trendy 9 Streets for unique boutiques. Experience the energy of Albert Cuypmarkt street market or visit Singel canal's colourful Bloemenmarkt flower market.
Marvel at over 200 treasured works of art by the celebrated Dutch artist and his contemporaries at the Van Gogh Museum – children will enjoy the treasure hunt, Vincent's Travelling Case and interactive workshops. Admire even more masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum or visit the Anne Frank House and see her famous diary. Beer lovers will be in their element at the Heineken Experience, which is located in the trendy De Pijp area.
Dine at a historic restaurant in Spuikwartier, or stop at one of the many broodjeswinkels (sandwich shops) to be found around Amsterdam's bustling squares. Treat your taste buds to the syrupy sweetness of a crispy stroopwafel, and soak up the ambience over frothy beer at a traditional brown bar. Rembrandtplein square is the place to go for outdoor dining, while IZAKAYA at Sir Albert offers exquisite Japanese food.
A stroll through Amsterdam's ever-changing Red Light District reveals a beautiful canal-side setting with excellent bars and eateries that you might not expect to find in this notorious neighbourhood. Make your way to Leidseplein for cool clubs offering every kind of sound. Cafe Casablanca, which can be found just outside the Red Light District, has been a fixture of Amsterdam's jazz scene since 1945 and enjoys a nostalgic feel. Alternatively, head into the cool Jordaan area for hip bars and cafés.
Families will love Amsterdam's beautiful 116-acre park, Vondelpark. A haven for little ones, it features an outdoor theatre with free children's shows in summer. Amsterdam beaches are also a popular day trip – follow the sun-seekers to Bloemendaal aan Zee and Zandvoort aan Zee to bask on the beautiful golden sands. Or head to the Efteling World of Wonders for a spectacular theme park experience – with rollercoasters, rides and more, this is a perfect place for kids.
Visit the stunning tulip fields and lush gardens of Keukenhof.Find out more
Hop-on and off a canal tour on your way to the Rijksmuseum.Find out more
Glide your way to the 'coolest' bar in town on a canal cruise.Find out more
Eat Edam cheese in Edam and see windmills galore.Find out more
See the famous sights of the Dutch capital as you cruise its canals.Find out more
See Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces in this advantageous skip-the-line tour.Find out more
Explore the city the Dutch way on this leisurely cycling tour.Find out more
Ride rollercoasters and more at the Efteling Theme Park – a fantasyland for kids.Find out more
Choose to traverse the city one of two ways – by land or water.Find out more
Take a trip to see charming windmills and the Dutch government seat.Find out more
Find out more about Amsterdam's native tipple on the Heineken Experience.Find out more
Explore the superb rollercoasters and wild rides of Efteling: World of Wonders.Find out more
Locals know their city best. We caught up with Joey, an Amsterdam local with a love for the city's charismatic canals and waterside dining scene, to gather his tips for travellers who want to see the real Amsterdam. You can experience the city with Joey and his boat via the Ventoura app.Discover more about Ventoura locals
Escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam's streets and head to Vondelpark, a massive urban oasis in the heart of Amsterdam. Stretching over 120 acres, Vondelpark acts as a cultural hub during the summer months when the open-air theatre hosts a packed programme of music, dance and theatre. Entry is free for all visitors, so splurge on picnic supplies, lay out a blanket and enjoy music under the summer sun.
Skip the queues at major galleries and head for one of Amsterdam's many boutique museums instead. Be welcomed aboard one of the world's few floating museums at the Houseboat Museum, moored in the Prinsengracht canal, that explores life on the water. Those with an eye for accessorising should look no further than the Museum of Bags and Purses, the largest of its type in the world. These niche museums are the perfect way to explore the unique quirks of Amsterdam.
For those with a sweet tooth stopping by De Laatste Kruimel is an absolute must. This tiny bakery and café (not of the more notorious variety) overlooks Amsterdam's famed canals, giving you the perfect spot to take in city life. The name translates to 'the last crumb', but given how delicious these home-baked goodies are it's unlikely there will be any crumbs left behind. Indulge in one of their mouth-watering treats, or simply grab a coffee on the terrace and watch the world go by.
See the Netherlands like a local by cycling through the pristine countryside of the Waterland region, just north of the heart of Amsterdam. Start your journey in Broek and head north towards the coastal town of Edam, and you'll be spoiled with views of the lush green countryside dotted with the Netherlands' iconic windmills. Follow the famous Dutch Defence Line, and finish off your trip by riding across to Marken and get a taste of rural Dutch life in this picturesque shipping village.
The most awe-inspiring way to see the city is from the canals. From docking up straight onto the terraces of some of my favourite waterside bars and grabbing a couple of locally crafted beers, to limboing under the lowest bridge in Amsterdam, discover this city with me from a unique perspective. Find me on the Ventoura app for iPhone and Android, I can customise your experience to match your tastes and interests, and point you in the right direction for the rest of your stay. Who knows, maybe I'll even bring my sailors hat.


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After further review, ive taken a look into clones but im still not that attracted to the vx, only the gt, and that would be a few paydays away before i could afford that. On a side note I saw nt11's going for 500 on trademygun and i have always liked dye markers espically the nt but i never could understand why it was hated-clear me up?
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I was wondering if it could be normal for a 4 month old to shift (lower) how much milk he wants/needs? I was not expecting any decrease in the overall milk consumption until much later.
I think he is taking in less because:
* For a week I've gotten definitely less milk from the pump while at work (bringing home about 16 oz instead of 19 oz per day)
* For the past 2 weeks I keep drenching my shirt at night because he is not taking out enough milk to keep me from leaking all over. Today this even happened mid-day so it's not like he is just sleeping more at night. I've been home on vacation from work and despite holiday stuff I was careful to offer the breast frequently... but he often just latches for a few seconds and blows a raspberry on my nip and then laughs at me... today this was followed by my milk flying all over the place!!!
Could this possibly be normal? My son is 99th %-ile for weight so I kind of think maybe he really just doesnt want to keep up the huge intake as he is more alert and interested in the world around him... can this be okay or should i be pumping when I leak and getting all my milk into him or leaving him formula to supplement my smaller pump output?


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The UFO then retracted the legs and easily maneuvered its way through the trees. The soldiers chased it into a field, where it abruptly shot upward, shining brilliant lights down on them. At that moment the witnesses lost consciousness. When they came to, they were back in the forest. Other troops sent to rescue them found tripod landing marks where the object apparently had rested.The following evening, after observers reported strange lights, the deputy base commander, Lt. Col. Charles Halt, led a larger party into Rendlesham. There, Halt measured abnormal amounts of radiation at the original landing site. Another, smaller group, off on a separate trek through the forest, spotted a dancing red light inside an eerily pulsating "fog." They alerted Halt's group, who suddenly saw the light heading toward them, spewing forth a rainbow waterfall of colors. Meanwhile, the second group now watched a glowing domed object in which they could see the shadows of figures moving about.During the next hour both groups observed these and other darting lights.Cable News Network learned that films and photographs were taken of these events, despite official denials. According to curiously persistent rumors, never verified but never conclusively disproved, occupants were encountered at some point during the event.When a constituent told him about the incident, U.S. Sen. James Exon launched an extensive but secret inquiry. He has never revealed his findings, even to staff members. He says only that he learned "additional information" that ties the Rendlesham case to "other unexplained UFO incidents." Now, more than 30 years later, after not commenting for three decades, the lead investigator, Col. Conrad is saying that the event never happened. It was either a hoax, or the product of wild imaginations. Here is the link to this recent story.[url]http://www.itn.co.uk/home/25915/US Colonel discounts 'Britain's Roswell'[/url]Conrad chastised Lt. Col. Halt, who wrote a top secret memorandum about the incident, which has been recently uncovered via the FOIA. Conrad said that he (Halt) should know that government and military would never conspire to lie about something (ha). Here is copy of that memo describing that evenings events:[url]http://rendlesham-incident.co.uk/evidence/official-documents/the-halt-memorandum-1983/[/url]Halt later, in 2010, wrote a sworn avadit about the events of that evening. Several other officers and enlisted personal have also collaberated his story. When the event happened, Halt and his team took molds of landing marks, where the triangular craft aledgedly came to rest in the forest. Yet, in spite of all of this expert testimony the US investigator, 30 years later, says it was a hoax, a lie, or a misunderstanding. Check into this, if you are of the mind to investigate a little. If you believe the story of Officer Halt, and the other men, then you are part of a "conspiracy theory", which has just now come to light since "nothing happened" on those evenings apparently. If you believe the government/military investigator, then you are in the corner with most of the world who thinks that the governement is not hiding anything from us. I believe the men, who had every reason to forget what the witnessed, yet had the courage to speak out, or write a top-secret memo about the incident. It is a shame, in my opinion, that most will buy this crap and believe every word that Conrad, and those like have have to say. 30 years after the fact.spiritech0 posted:8/8/2011 5:18:59 PM Yeah... Like if the Nationalist Socialist Party had succeeded in erasing Jews from history then [[insert fantasy result of choice]]. Sigh.. It's the "official word of what they say you need to know" versus whatever the answers are to all our questions concerning the "official word". Here's hoping that we'll have a space program that'll officially take us past the snowball called Pluto. monica1968 posted:8/13/2011 3:28:49 PM It happened alright, you are right JChris..... It is a British Roswell......meteorologists need not apply...... Please log in or become a member to add a post.


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damn our next 3 games are highly winnable, this team is getting confidence and i think the motor is just about ready to start goin'. they're picking up momentum and things are looking good right now.
i know were not a defensive juggernaut but we dont have to be to be competitive we rank 15th right now in overall defense, thats something. and so long as were getting stops when we need them i dont see a problem. would i like to allow less points and be a more feared defensive team? sure. but were getting the job done.
everyones settled in on offense knows their roles and dont mind rolling over and letting another guy dominate so long as we win. this team is coming together by the game; win or lose.
we can play with anyone right now. and teams shouldn't take us lightly, cause they will get pounded if they do. i have a feeling this team will fair a lot better in that "december stretch" then people think
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The new radicalsOctober 31,2013
The government shutdown crisis revealed a startling truth to the American public about our system of government: It will not work without a willingness on the part of people and leaders to make it work. Thus, as the shutdown continued and the debt ceiling deadline loomed, a scary thought presented itself: What if Republicans remain steadfast in their refusal to pass a budget or honor the nations debts? What if the Republican leadership is unwilling or unable to break the deadlock? What if government seizes up entirely?
Analysts have pointed to that other time in our history when one part of the nation became so radicalized that it refused to allow for the continued operation of the federal government. It was the Civil War. In the government shutdown crisis, a block of tea party conservatives in the House was willing to starve the government of funds and provoke an international financial crisis to achieve their goal of nullifying a federal law: the Affordable Care Act. A small core of tea party-oriented senators was also pushing this strategy, and with the power of the filibuster at their fingertips, their potential for wreaking havoc was considerable.
If this threat to the nations economic well-being had been engineered by left-wing radicals, an outcry about the danger of socialism or communism would have shaken the heavens. But these were a different sort of radical. Journalist John Judis in the New Republic magazine calls them middle-American radicals.
Middle-American radicalism is strongest in those parts of the country whose well-being has been eroded in recent years by economic trends favoring large corporations, Wall Street and the wealthy. Thus, tea party conservatism is strongest in the South, especially rural regions, which is subject to higher poverty and other disadvantages. It is a region where small-businesspeople must compete against mega-corporations, where farming has declined, where the rural drug scourge has tattered the social fabric, where Main Street has been hollowed out by the invasion of chains and big box stores. Author George Packer wrote a book called The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America that vividly chronicles this decline.
The alienation and anger simmering in the neglected, struggling parts of the nation has caused people to focus their rage, not on the corporations that are siphoning the profits away from communities and narrowing available opportunities. Rather, rage is focused at the federal government. Taxes and regulation are what every businessman must contend with, and in the minds of many they are the problem. Thus, President Obama has become emblematic of all that they hate. Resentment of his race adds another layer of anger.
Middle American radicalism has a long history. In the 1950s and 1960s the apparent threats were communism and the civil rights movement. The John Birch Society and the Minutemen were among the fringe groups that articulated what seemed like a loony form of paranoia. In the 1990s the militia movement gained momentum until the Oklahoma City bombing cast it into disrepute. In the 1930s there was the anti-Semitism of Father Coughlin and the Nazi-friendly isolationism of figures such as Charles Lindbergh. Earlier periods featured waves of anti-immigrant feeling and the racism of the Ku Klux Klan.
This time around, the Republican leaders of Congress refused to allow the tea party agenda of middle class radicalism to cause the dismantling of the federal government. But we saw how such a dismantling could happen. Now there is a backlash among so-called establishment Republicans against the radicalism they have nurtured.
The marginal middle and lower middle class has had a history of mistaking the cause of its tribulations. Its anger is easily exploited by the economic elites in the boardrooms of Wall Street or Wal-Mart who are engineering the economic travails that are provoking middle class anger. It is a bitter irony for President Obama that he is bitterly hated by the people who stand to benefit the most from the health care plan that he is forcing upon them. They dont like being forced, even for their own good.MORE IN EditorialsIdeologues and partisans work from the outcome backward. Full StorySeventy-five years ago on Dec. 7, Japan launched its surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Full StoryA Vermont environmental group has retreated rather than confront the corporate bullying of Omya,... Full Story
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My nearly 11 month old twins have had vomiting and diarrhea for 6 days.
The doctor said it was stomach flu. No one else in the house is sick (in the past the flu affected everyone in the house.)
I was told to give them Pedialite as they were losing a lot of fluids from the V+D. The doctor said I could continue to nurse. I've discontinued all solids and formula temporarily except a bit of infant cereal.
The Pedialite has helped, however one twin (the girl) vomits up most of the breast milk, projectile style and is having very painful explosive BM's. The boy is managing better, just some loose BM's. Do I continue to bf both? Just the boy?
Both babies were healthy before and getting mostly breast milk, one bottle of soy formula a day, plus infant cereal, fruits and veggies.


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The equipment has left the building!!
The tools of the trade have officially left Miller Park.
Check it out…
I should follow the truck to Phoenix. You know, hope they hit a really big bump on the way and a box of Ryan Braun's bats fly off the truck.
It's been a lazy day here in Wisconsin…still cold as hell (that makes no sense if you really think about it).
As you can imagine, though, I've had plenty to keep me busy.
Here's a great shot of the future all-star himself…
As you can see, he's "happy." And, of course, he has on the proper team colors.
Besides all that, nothing new in Brewtown. I'm just counting down the days until I'm basking in the Arizona sun (52 days until we leave). Man, that seems like a long time. Especially when it's freakin' snowing all the time here with temps in the single digits.
Let me leave you with the following image…
(Jane: I told you I would pick up the book!)
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Your son is adorable! Congrats! The Red Sox equipment truck leaves Friday! WHOO HOO! I have Jane's book also! Man – she is not kind to the Red Sox! Enjoy the count down to your trip.
Oh, Happy. First, I'll ooh and ahh over J.J. He's absolutely precious. And I love the pic of you and the book. I wish I could use it in an ad or something. Really great that you took the time to get it, given all that's been going on in your life.
Nice job Happy, getting any sleep yet?..52 days eh?? I've got an opening on the MBU, you can shorten your wait to 17 days if you come with us…D
Thanks-he sure is. Jane can write-that's for sure. I'm on page 56 as of Thursday morning. I want to finish it by the weekend.
speaking of Jane Heller-for you, anything.
I'm sleeping okay-it's the Mrs. that may be missing a few winks. You have no idea how much I want to party with you guys on the MBU-that sounds like a crazy good time. I have to find a way to get out to Coors that last week in September-still trying to work it out!
Glad to hear your new addition to your family is doing well! He is adorable!! Will he be accompanying you to Spring Training?
Nice imitation of the front cover btw.
Happy, your son is so adorable! and I love the pic of you. I'm Alex, by the way, new to these blogs.
Happy, he's so adorable! This may be the only time I like the Packers colors, considering I'm a die-hard Bears fan. 🙂 And that's a great picture with Jane's book. Good luck with all that snow.
Oh my goodness, your little boy is so adorable!! And you look strangely similar to the lady on the front of Jane's book…hmmm. Well, earlier in the week San Diego felt like ssummer, but winter has finally caught up with us. We're having this huge rain storm now! But spring is coming…
"Great News" Happy !!! …
"Congratulations" on the birth of your new son !!! … He looks like a little angel in the above picture !!! … Also, great name, especially, his middle name — I'm also a J.J. [James Joseph] !!! … It still may be cold in your area, but I know this birth has warmed the hearts of your whole family, as you and your wife are truly blessed !!!!! …………. "May God continue to Bless your whole family" !!! … Jimmy [27NYY], "BY&L" http://baseballtheyankeesandlife.mlblogs.com/
Before long you'll have two yellow shirts running around snagging baseballs. Congrats and I'm sure he's already getting some learnin on the game we call baseball!
our little guy will be coming to Spring Training with us!! Gotta start him early, you know.
thanks for stopping by the blog. Fun isn't it?!
Bears!??! Booo!!
The snow is melting! Record temps!! Woohoo!
Go Pack.
Spring is coming!!
you are never short on kind words to say-thank you!
gotta pass it on!


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ALBANY, NY — One of Governor Andrew Cuomo's priorities this year has been the passage of his Womens' Equality Act (WEA). The act, which has a 10-point agenda, contains language on abortion that was introduced by Cuomo on June 1, and codifies the Roe V. Wade decision of the U.S. Supreme Court into New York State law.
On June 4, Cuomo published an article on www.huffing [1] tonpost.com, explaining his bill which said, "Contrary to the opposition's assertion, this language in no way expands abortion rights but only codifies federal law. This is important because the Supreme Court could change in composition, or opinion, and New York works to protect women's right to choose."
Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has said he will not vote for the act because of the abortion issue. According to multiple reports, Skelos and other Republicans consider the proposed abortion language unnecessary, and have been concerned that Cuomo's bill would expand access to late-term abortions.
After the bill was unveiled, the Reverend Jason J. McGuire, executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms said, "the proposed Women's Equality Act does indeed include late-term abortion expansion language."
On May 30, the New York Civil Liberties Union identified Senator John Bonacic as having a key vote and perhaps ensuring passage if he votes in favor of the act. Donna Lieberman, the executive director, sent an email to residents in Bonacic's district that said, "Your senator has yet to decide how to vote. You can make the difference. Contact Senator Bonacic today and tell him to vote YES on the Women's Equality Agenda."
On June 4, before the unveiling of the bill, Bonacic's spokesperson Jessica M. Cherry, Esq. sent a statement in response to a request for comment. It said, "Senator Bonacic wrote the Women's Health and Wellness Act—one of, if not the most comprehensive women's healthcare law in the nation. In fact, it has been recognized as one of the most important women's laws in the state in decades.
"The flyer you emailed is just that—a flyer with a slogan. Governor Cuomo has yet to release any proposed legislation on his much-discussed Women's Equality Act. That said, issues such as ending wage discrimination, expanding protections for sexual harassment, better protections against housing and employment discrimination, helping eliminate human trafficking and fair lending practices are very sensible and Senator Bonacic strongly supports them.
"As a professional woman—from Eldred, myself—what I, and I think most women, hope, is that those important issues are not lumped in with efforts to allow extreme late-term abortion practices, thus putting a political poison pill in just to sink the rest of those issues and create a political issue. Stopping wage and housing discrimination and stopping sexual harassment matters to women all over our state, far more than expanding ultra-late term abortions in New York."
Cuomo has been working hard over the past few months to promote the act as well as other progressive causes. In remarks at the Yale Club on May 6, he said, "With all our sophistication and all our education and all our wealth, in the greatest city in the greatest state on the planet, we still discriminate against women.
"You'd be hard pressed to go back and find any great social, progressive movement in this country that wasn't birthed in this state. The environmental movement started here at Storm King Mountain on the Hudson River. Workers' rights came out of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire... NAACP birthed here; gay rights movement started at the Stonewall; women's rights, Seneca Falls; obviously, we started it here."
But, Cuomo said, "We lost our way somewhat over the past few decades."
Cuomo's proposed legislation is being supported by the New York Women's Equality Coalition, which according to the organization's website "is comprised of more than 800 labor groups, businesses, religious groups and women's organizations united in vigorous support of the Women's Equality Agenda."
The 10 points of the Women's Equality Act:
- Protect a Woman's Freedom of Choice
- Achieve Pay Equity
- Stop Sexual Harassment in All Workplaces
- Allow for the Recovery of Attorneys' Fees in Employment and Credit and Lending Cases
- Strengthen Human Trafficking Laws
- End Family Status Discrimination
- Stop Source-of-Income Discrimination
- Stop Housing Discrimination for Victims of Domestic Violence
- Stop Pregnancy Discrimination Once and for All
- Protect Victims of Domestic Violence by Strengthening Order-of-Protection Laws


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Hugs, Homers and First Place Happiness
The Phillies take 2 of 3 from the Marlins with today's win, putting them into first place in the NL East. It was an emotional game all around, beginning right from the very first inning with Chase Utley stealing second base and Ryan Howard smacking a line drive up the middle to send Chase home, scoring the first run of the game. So emotional, in fact, that Brett Myers and Eric Bruntlett simply could not contain themselves. As the cameras panned into the dugout to capture the high fives and celebrations, you could see the sweet and adorable, full-out hug session between Myers & Bruntlett.
And TJ Bohn, who has not spent much time up with the team, looks a tad perplexed, but give him time; he will catch on to the love fest with this group of guys! And didn't I call this? Yes I did…let's go back to my 5/15/08 blog, Brett Myers Need A Hug. Quite obviously, I called that one right. He's now a happy, huggin' guy who's back to pitching like he should be…you go Brett! Real men give hugs J
But back to today's game…Moyer had the one bad inning, but after that, he really got the job done and gave these guys a chance to win. And that chance was jump-started by Geoff Jenkins, put in to pinch hit for Taguchi in the 6th inning. Down by 2 runs, Jenkins comes in and nails a 2 run homer out to right field. I give it a HUGE thumbs up! Pat Burrell gives it the finishing touch later in the 8th with the 2 run double. Then, we all give thanks to Jimmy Rollins for coaching Tom Gordon through the bottom of the 8th. It was starting to look like Gordon may self-destruct until J-Roll went out to the mound and had a heart to heart with him. Next thing you know, Gordon is on fire! I guess Jimmy may have a career after playing in either coaching or psychiatry J
As for the loss yesterday, all I can say is, what is up with Cole Hamels? This was his second bad start in a row and, with his injury history, I am getting concerned. Is he hurt? Well, I'm not sure what is up, but I am pretty sure he may have just blown any shot at the All-Star game at this point. Looks like Brad Lidge may be our only pitching hope, and the way he is going, he is a shoe in! He racked up another save tonight and once again, made it look easy.
So, on to the Reds and let's see if we can avoid #600 for Ken Griffey Jr. I do hope he hits it…just not at Citizen's Bank Park J Go Phillies!
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I'm with you about Junior getting no. 600 at another venue. As for Cole, I don't think it's injury related. I think it's location, location, location. He's throwing it close enough for them to nail it. Hopefully he'll quickly figure it out and stop it before it gets real bad. Else, he's going to be Junior's 600th home run victim.
For heaven's sake, would you put that voodoo doll away? lol…..good job by your team this weekend. I didn't realize how scary your lineup actually was until I watched them for 3 days in a row. Long way to go yet, and I look forward to a few more matchups against the Phillies. Like they say, to be the best you have to beat the best. Let's see what happens next week.
OK guys I am going to two of the games and actually hope Griffey gets 600. As long as it is a solo shot and we win 12-1!!!
Yeah, I'll be there on Wednesday…hoping for like a 15 run lead…then I'd be ok with it🙂 Got the camera ready!
Maybe I will see you there. I am going tomorrow and Wednesday!