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Find healthy, delicious Christmas baking and dessert recipes including Christmas cake, cookies, candy and pies. Healthier Recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.
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Banana-Bran Muffins
By the end of the week, any bananas left in the fruit bowl are past their prime--just right for these moist bran muffins. Add a handful of dark chocolate chips to entice children to enjoy a fiber-rich treat.
Glazed Chocolate-Pumpkin Bundt Cake
You don't have to have pumpkin pie to still enjoy pumpkin and spice in a Thanksgiving dessert. Pumpkin helps keep this cake tender and moist while, delicate spices add the classic Thanksgiving flavors.
Boot Tracks
Patti Anderson, a professional quilter, had never entered a cooking contest before she took our challenge. This quick, no-fuss, chewy chocolate cookie is made on your waffle iron. No need to haul out the big mixer, you can mix the batter with a small hand mixer or even by hand. Kids love these!
Orange Spice Molasses Cookies
These spiced molasses cookies have added applesauce to help keep the cookies moist and whole-wheat flour and oats to incorporate whole grains.
Blueberry & White Chocolate Chunk Ginger Cookies
These easy cookies are a real snap to make--just stir and bake.
Yummy Molasses Crackles
Nancy Caverly gave her grandmother's recipe for ginger molasses cookies a little makeover--reducing the butter and adding crystallized ginger for a spicy jolt.
Ginger Crinkle Cookies
Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld, a hypnotherapist and writer, started improving the nutritional profile of a friend's mother's ginger cookie recipe by substituting whole-wheat pastry flour for all-purpose flour and canola oil for shortening. "Experiment with these cookies," she advises, "as they taste great either slightly underdone or crispy." She calls them "the quickest cookies you'll ever bake."
Double Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chewies
These soft chocolate cookies have a big peanut flavor since they use peanut butter and peanut butter chips.
Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie
While pumpkin pie deserves respect as a Thanksgiving icon, it's fun to shake up tradition. Surprise your family and friends with a frozen pie this year--it just might become one of their holiday favorites. No need to let them know how easy it is.
Deep-Dish Apple Pie
With all that delicious fruit an apple pie should be healthy, but the truth is a slice can have as much as 750 calories and 30 grams of fat. For the most part, the culprit is the crust. We use whole-wheat pastry flour to add fiber and lower the saturated fat by replacing some of the butter with canola oil. The brown sugar-sweetened filling in this pie is made with two kinds of apples for the perfect balance. A slice has half the calories of a typical version and only 10 grams of fat--sweet!
Double Nut & Date Tassies
The two-bite pecan tarts satisfy the sweet tooth with far less guilt than pecan pie.
Almond & Honey-Butter Cookies
This thumbprint cookie uses honey as the only sweetener and tender ground almonds to replace much of the butter found in similar cookies. Just a touch of butter mixed with honey in the filling gives it a rich flavor without too much saturated fat.
Banana-Nut-Chocolate Chip Quick Bread
This banana quick bread is full of chocolate chips and toasted heart-healthy walnuts so you get a taste of nuts and chocolate in each bite. This version reduces the fat substantially and uses nonfat buttermilk to make the results extremely moist and tender.
Chocolate Decadence
Inspired by the old-school, ultra-rich, mousselike chocolate cake that usually called for a whole pound of chocolate, half a dozen eggs and lots of butter, this enlightened rendition has deep bittersweet chocolate flavor and dense melt-in-your-mouth texture. No one will guess it's healthier. The secret is excellent natural cocoa powder and good-quality bittersweet chocolate, preferably with 70% cacao. Although the cake can be eaten once it's completely cool, it comes out of the pan much easier and even tastes better if it has been chilled at least overnight.
Thick & Rich Drinking Chocolate
Rich, creamy and thick enough that you may want to scoop it with a spoon, this European-style drinking chocolate is something different from the usual hot cocoa. Serve it in a demitasse or espresso cup for an elegant treat.
Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding
Sweet caramelized pears are the highlight of this comforting, custardy, raisin-studded bread pudding. When turned out of its baking dish, the flanlike pudding sits in a pool of intense caramel syrup, making it worthy of any holiday table. Serve warm or chilled.
Apple Confit
Sturdy apples are flavored with cinnamon and vanilla in this slow cooker apple compote. Top with low-fat vanilla ice cream and a sprinkling of toasted walnuts for dessert.
Chewy Chocolate Cookies
We can't resist big, soft, fudgy cookies, like those found in glass jars on bake-shop counters. These freeze exceptionally well-layer them in a freezer-safe container between sheets of wax paper; thaw 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Dried Fruit Compote with Green Tea & Lemon
When the selection of fruit in the winter is lacking, poaching shelf-stable dried fruit in lemon-infused green tea creates a luscious fruit compote. Serve topped with low-fat plain yogurt and chopped pistachios for breakfast or dessert.
Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Marshmallow Frosting
Shredded apple replaces some of the oil and keeps the cake moist in these cinnamon-spiked cupcakes. There is a generous amount of fluffy marshmallow frosting to mound or pipe on top for a festive look. Be sure to frost them right after you make the frosting--it stiffens as it stands and becomes more difficult to spread.
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yeah, love the glasses,too!!!But, i didn't know she was wearing any until i saw her at the airport a lot of times with them....Delete
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Naturally beautiful! I hope she won't change anything like so many hollywood actresses who get implants and botox.ReplyDelete
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whats wrong with megan fox? k live at hollywood. appearance is very important. doing something healty or take care your appearance i think it's ok. just don't do dramatic..Delete
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NEWBERRY, MI – Megan E. Smith, 28, of Newberry, died Saturday May 4, 2013 at her residence.
Born January 4, 1985 in Marquette, daughter of Lyle & Jeannine (Roach) Leazenby, Megan was a graduate of Gwinn High School and served a tour of duty in Kuwait with the National Guard. Megan enjoyed being with her friends and family and was an animal lover.
Megan is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother LeDora Leazenby and sister Jennifer L. Bufford.
Survivors include her father Lyle Leazenby of Gwinn and mother Jeannine Leazenby of Newberry; maternal grandparents Darlene (Mike) Hobbs of Paradise and Lloyd Roach of Strongs; paternal grandfather Clarence Leazenby of Columbiaville.
Per request, cremation services were accorded. A memorial service will be held Tuesday May 14, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry with Pastor Stacy Nelson officiating.
Memorials may be directed to Upaws, PO Box 968, Marquette, MI 49855 in her memory.
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Q. Is tranexamic acid FDA approved?
Yes, tranexamic acid is approved by FDA, and marketed in most countries
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PB, congratulations, that's a huge improvement. The crumb looks fantastic.What's going on with the thickness factor? Did you use the last formula you posted and stretch it 12"? Thickness factor tends to be a pretty subjective area, but I think you might be pleased if you used less dough and stretched it a bit thinner.
Pizzaboyo,Out of curiostiy, what prompted you to use semolina flour and what prompted you to use 67 grams of it? Also, were there any leftover slices and, if so, how were they upon reheating?Peter
Here's the leftovers
did you think "what to hell's the Irishman at?"
My beagles love those left overs. WOOF!!!!!
Cheers CB, I've made the one in your first link and it turned out well and its the one I was going back to, just wondering how to add spices etc if I fancied a change. I'll have a look at your second link too and see about making that one.
Scott, I wont be near the organic until later but the doughs do double but to my untrained eye it seems to rise better at room temp. Would the knead time be a factor?? I've a dough hook on a kenwood mixer and the dough gets approx 10 min at speed 2
all's left with my dough now is kneading times and then my next project is to make my own mozzarella as any I can get here are very watery and seem poor quality.
They are English, if that sort of thing matters to you,
Thanks for the link SF I'll have a look round it later when I get over the shock
it is my Divine Right to be obnoxious that way
I suppose I should have put one of those little smileys on that Ah, well. As an American, it is my Divine Right to be obnoxious that way
The ideal cheese for NY style is the photo that Bob posted- aged brick mozzarella. As far as I know, it's nearly impossible to make this cheese at home. The home 'fresh' mozzarella you will make (aka fior di latte) most likely won't any less watery than the stuff you buy.


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Maruyama, Member of First US Olympic Judo Team, Awarded Japanese Order of Rising Sun
Paul Maruyama, a member of the United States' first Olympic judo team that fought at the very first Olympic judo competition in 1964 in Tokyo, has been awarded the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun.
The Gold Rays with Rosette, as it is called, is a deeply prestigious award bestowed by the Japanese emperor. Thousands of people a year receive the award but few of them, only about 40 this year, are non-Japanese.
Maruyama's father and uncle both were honored with the Imperial Decoration, but they both were Japanese citizens. Maruyama is a U.S. citizen.
Maruyama noted that he is now honored to belong to another, very small group of recipients. He is the third member of that first U.S. Olympic Judo Team to receive the award. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, retired, also competed on the first Olympic Team, and received the Order of the Rising Sun, as did Yoshihiro "Yosh" Uchida, who coached the first U.S. Olympic Judo Team. Uchida is founder and coach of the San Jose State University Judo Club. Now a National Training Site of USA Judo, the SJSU club has produced the likes of Olympic Bronze Medalists Mike Swain and Marti Malloy.
"So here are Yosh and Ben and myself, and from one Olympic team. That's significant, a credit to that first U.S. Olympic Judo Team in 1964," said Maruyama.
The Gold Rays and Rosette is awarded for a broad range of contribution and cultural service, and the Consulate General of Japan in Denver noted the breadth of work done by Maruyama toward promoting Japanese-U.S. relations.
Perhaps most significant in respect to the award, said Maruyama, is that he is a co-founder and president of the Japan America Society of Southern Colorado. He is also a founding member of the John Manjiro Whitfield Foundation and played a key role with the organization hosting the largest ever grassroots cultural exchange of people between the two countries.
Maruyama, who lives in Monument, CO, was one of the first Japanese language instructors at the U.S. Air Force Academy and the first Japanese language instructor at Colorado College where he teaches now.
And, of course, he was a member of the U.S. Judo Team at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964 and later coached Olympic Teams in 1980 (which the United States boycotted) and 1984.
Maruyama's father was recognized posthumously. He assisted Japanese escaping Manchuria where 1.7 million were trapped after then Soviet forces invaded at the end of World War II. His uncle was a school principal and leader in education in Japan.
"It is humbling," said Maruyama, "for me to be in that club, so to speak."


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The Deal: Sinclair Adds Eight Allbritton stations
NEW YORK (The Deal) -- Sinclair Broadcast Group
The assets changing hands include seven ABC affiliated stations that cover almost 5% of the U.S. television households that are located in the Birmingham, Ala.; Charleston, S.C.; Little Rock, Ark.; and Harrisburg, Pa., markets, among others. A round-the-clock news channel in Washington is also included in the deal.
Baltimore-based Sinclair said it will fund the acquisition by tapping a bank loan and/or accessing the public debt markets.
Arlington, Va.-based Allbritton hired Moelis & Co., Paul Hastings and Dow Lohnes in May to help sell the stations so it can focus on its Politico news Web site.
"We are thrilled to add the Allbritton properties to our growing portfolio and national footprint," Sinclair CEO David Smith said in a statement. "To buy a full-blown news operation in our nation's capital and an infrastructure that allows us to be connected to our branches of government and be at the pulse of national issues is a once-in-a lifetime event."
Sinclair has spent the year expanding its television portfolio through acquisitions. In June, it acquired four television stations from Titan Television Broadcast Group for about $115 million. In February it purchased 18 television stations from Barrington Broadcasting Group for about $370 million.
Sinclair said Monday's acquisition represents 8.7 times cash flow, including $21.5 million in synergies.
As a result of the Allbritton purchase, Sinclair said it will sell already existing stations in Charleston, Harrisburg and Birmingham to help comply with FCC regulations. Sinclair expects to complete the deal by the end of the year, pending regulatory approval.
Sinclair shares were trading 1.4% higher, to $30.22, on Monday afternoon, giving it a market capitalization of about $2.5 billion.
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Credit unions must approach legislators with a single, unified message if they want their lobbying efforts to be successful. Executives from the Wisconsin Credit Union League (WCUL) and a member credit union offered this advice during a governmental affairs training program for 13 credit unions in the Dominican Republic. The three-person Wisconsin delegation last week traveled to the Caribbean island nation to provide education and visit credit unions serving agricultural members.
World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) arranged the visit through its International Partnerships Program, which first paired WCUL with the Asociación de Instituciones Rurales de Ahorro y Crédito (AIRAC), the country's credit union trade group, in 2007. Immediately following the visit, a delegation of 15 credit union volunteers and executives from the Dominican Republic visited WOCCU's Madison headquarters, WCUL's offices and credit unions in southern Wisconsin to study operations and other activities.
The Wisconsin delegation was encouraged by AIRAC's enthusiasm for the topics covered in the Oct. 18 workshop on lobbying techniques, according to WCUL President and CEO Brett Thompson.
"Crafting the right message is critical to any successful lobbying effort," said Thompson, who was accompanied by Tom Liebe, WCUL's governmental affairs vice president; Patricia Wesenberg, president and CEO of Central City Credit Union in Marshfield, Wis., and board secretary for Credit Union National Association, the U.S. trade group; and Joshua Fetting, WOCCU International Partnerships officer. "We're pleased that our seminar was greeted with such an enthusiastic response."
The one-day workshop attracted 35 attendees representing 13 of AIRAC's 15 member credit unions. Liebe and others urged participants to establish an advocacy position based on the benefits credit unions provide their members and to speak in a united voice when addressing government officials. German Robles, assistant director of IDECOOP, the Dominican Republic's financial regulator, opened the workshop with his remarks.
In addition to the workshop, the delegation traveled to Las Matas de Farfán to visit COOPCENTRAL, a credit union serving the local agricultural community. The group also visited two farms growing aji peppers and other crops in operations funded by credit union loans.
Participation in the Dominican Republic workshop and the subsequent visit to Wisconsin offered extensive lessons in ways to make credit unions more successful, according to Alfredo Dorejo, president and CEO of Cooperativa Mamoncito, who was part of both activities.
"The lobbying workshop provided many tools we can use to more successfully lobby on behalf of credit unions," Dorejo said. "We also learned a little bit about public relations and the need to focus on member education to help our credit unions grow."
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About the Author: Tina Huang serves in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Office of Public Diplomacy.
President Obama recently responded to award-winning, Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez's written questions on the Generation Y blog. In his written response, he thanked Ms. Sanchez's readers in Cuba and around the world for the opportunity to exchange views web 2.0-style. President Obama commended Ms. Sanchez for providing "the world a unique window into the realities of daily life in Cuba" and applauded the "collective efforts to empower fellow Cubans to express themselves through the use of technology." He further expressed the importance of what Yoani Sanchez and other bloggers are doing to project their voice "not just for the advancement of the freedom of expression itself, but also for people outside of Cuba to gain a better understanding of the life, struggles, joys, and dreams of Cubans on the island."
For President Obama's full responses to Yoani Sanchez's written interview, please visit: www.desdecuba.com/generationy/.
To the Generation Yers and readers around the world: How would you respond to Yoani's questions?
Sarah in Washington, DC writes:
I'd like to begin by expressing what an amazing forum blogging has become. It has amazing potential for the people of the world to express their views every day in an open and civil way. Blogging is everyday diplomacy for everyday people (as well as some very important people).
To answer Yoani's first question, while I agree with President Obama's assessment that Cuba and the United States share many challenges, I believe that U.S. relations with Cuba should be seen primarily as foreign relations. There are many Cuban immigrants living in the United States. These immigrants do create a need for domestic policy, but as far as the government of Cuba is concerned, the United States should take a stance that they are just like any other foreign entity.
For Yoani's second question, regarding the legitimacy of Raul Castro's government, I can only give my opinion. I believe that the only way to really communicate with the people and open boundaries between the United States and Cuba is to recognize the government of that country. I agree with the President when he says that the government is not the only voice that matters, but it is an important voice that we need to recognize in order to make improvements in the lives of Cubans.
I fully support President Obama's response to Yoani's third question. There is no room for the use of force against Cuba as a means to change. As we have seen in Afghanistan and Iraq, the use of the military in order to change another country's political structure does not always work and has some very risky consequences. In Cuba, the answer is the people. Only the people of a country can bring about the change that they want there. This does not mean that the United States would not support the people. However, the movement needs to be started with the people, not with a foreign government.
Raul Castro is definitely not asking too much when he requests talks on a level playing field. He and his government deserve the respect granted the leader of any country. This also means, though, that he must treat the United States and President Obama with the same respect. As long as there is a completely level playing field, the cornerstone of diplomacy, the United States and Cuba should be able to form a lasting and proactive relationship.
Much like blogging, it is important to open a forum in foreign policy in which many different voices are heard and considered. This happens for many countries the United States has policies with and should definitely happen with Cuba as well. This does not mean that the policy of the United States should agree with every single one of these groups. At some point, the U.S. has to take a position on Cuba rather than being pulled in a thousand directions.
As an American, it amazes me that people still live without continuous access to the internet. It is such an important tool for us to open forums around the world, such as this one. The United States should do what it can to increase access to the internet for Cubans, but this action, I believe, ultimately needs to come from the Cuban government.
Finally, I believe that a visit by Obama to Cuba would be an important step forward for relations between the two countries. This does require careful preparation, but I believe, it is something that is accomplishable. Our president has travelled a great deal. It is time for him to travel to Cuba as an act of respect and to convey the message that the United States is open to forging a new relationship.
Jose F. in Guatemala writes:
There is no room for the use of force against Cuba as a means to change. As we have seen in Afghanistan and Iraq, the use of the military in order to change another country's political structure does not always work and has some very risky consequences. In Cuba, the answer is the people. Only the people of a country can bring about the change that they want there. This does not mean that the United States would not support the people. However, the movement needs to be started with the people, not with a foreign government.
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Re: questions #2 & #4
If I were to add anything to Presdent Obama's answer to these two related questions, I think I would have offered something for the Castro bros to chew on in the meantime, till we get to talking seriously.
Thing is, the Castro bros won't be around forever and old age must be self aparent to them.
So what kind of legacy do they wish to leave the Cuban people will be also self evident by how they embrace this inevitable transition out of power.
Are the Castro bros prepared to assist the Cuban people in becoming a nation that plays on a level playing field with democratic nations in general on every level, not just bilaterally with the US?
If the answer to that is yes, then we have something worthy of talking about beyond the immediately pressing social needs we do talk about, in my opinion.
And a lot of help would be forthcoming to the Cuban people from all quarters of the international community if they saw evidence that the Castro bros. were sincere in their intent ( hypotheticly speaking, a comprehensive modernization program including infrastructure would probably have internatonal donor support as a gateway to future investment opportunity), and were moving in the directon of eventual democratic transition and their inevitable letting go of power.
What would be really smart would be for them to not just release all political prisoners, but engage with them in debate over the following question, "How do we make this eventual transiton work to the people's benefit, in a peaceful, cooperative manner.
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Piers Morgan lashed out on Twitter today after a petition on the White Houses official website demanding his deportation blew past the 25,000 signature mark necessary to require an official response.
The petition, now over 45,000 signatures, asks the White House to deport Morgan, a CNN host, for what it calls an attack on the second amendment. Morgan, who is British, has been an outspoken advocate for gun control in the aftermath of the Newtown shootings earlier this month. The petition calls his advocacy a hostile attack against the U.S. Constitution, and demands that he be deported immediately for his effort to undermine the Bill of Rights and for exploiting his position as a national network television host to stage attacks against the rights of American citizens.
In the early going, Morgan seemed to be amused by the petition, retweeting links to it and playfully urging his followers to sign. But, after the petition passed the 25,000 threshold, he returned to Twitter to bash the petition, calling it ridiculous and stating that his positions on gun control are not anti-constitutional but rather common sense. Morgan also retweeted a number of tweets supporting him.
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I am sure the WH is currently writing up his deportation papers as we type...
looks like that ol'boy proly oughta' git on a plane home 'afore some stuff goes on.
Lead from more then a pencil would be better.
Just remember Peirs,when you rip up that bill of rights you have to rip through your precious 1rst amendment to get to the 2nd amendment.
Just for stirring the fire, BUT
What would UK do if some Yank were on the radio or telly harping against the laws of the land and its citizens (naturally ok for a 'native' to do it) etc.
Yet this piece of trash (the only reason I even suspect he is a 'ferriner' is from what I read, here. I have never heard or laid an eyeball on him) will say he is HERE is because of that 'Freedom of Speech' thingy.
His parents named him Piers because they thought Peter would be too obvious.
Eighty percent of the british male immigrants I have met are serious nut jobs and/or narcissists. Why do we attract their loser imports?
FO yuh elitist poofter.
You're a jackass attention whore and I have no doubt you will continue your position out of vanity and self serving, superiority complex masking your underwhelming man bits.
Blow it out your ass.
We kicked your ass twice because we didn't believe you were our betters and you can bet your life we helped you twice because we are better human beings of extraordinary and deep conviction in Christ's utmost call for compassion.
Frankly, I'd actually like to kick your insufferable ass but I couldn't bring myself to strike someone so afflicted by mental diseases such as turrets, ADD and syphilis.
Just doesn't seem right.
He'll probably hire armed guards.
Savage is banned from visiting the UK.
They are just so more enligtened and superior than we colonials, don'cha know. The Brits have become emasculated. Pretty pathetic.
The ragheads would be doing us a favor if they nuked that place while Congress was in full session, but they realize that the federal apparatchiks and the political class are more dangerous to us taxpayers outside the beltway than they could ever hope to be.
He probably should or he will get bitch slapped.
No need to harm him, he's a sissy boy.
Brit twit tweets.....Crybaby Limey say "Blimey"!
Ship the Wanker back in a tanker....
Obama's Girls have 11 armed Guards while in school...
But a stupid socialist Forigner thinks We aren't good enough?
Two backward fingers facing you Piers....Piss off!
Whatever happened to "Chip-Chip Cheerio," "Keep a stiff upper lip" and all that rot? No "typical British reserve" with this thin-skinned little twit.
Piers, not only do I want to deport you, I want to tar and feather you then put your arse on a raft in the Atlantic ocean and let the queen come pick you up if she wants to.
If you don't like Americans guns, then go back to your country where you are a subject.
It depends on whether what he said was supported or opposed by the UK Left.
If a Yank were to advocate gun ownership for UK subjects, he would be taken off the air.
If he advocated elimination of further Muslim immigration he would be imprisoned for racism.
Return to your own country, Piers. We don't want you and your stupid talk. It suits your country more.
The ultimate irony would be someone knifing him, and asking him, as he lay weltering in his own blood. . . "Don't you wish you had a gun today???"
But I'd settle for him unemployed and in a trailer park, somewhere. . .
It depends on whether what he said was supported or opposed by the UK Left
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That also, BUT what I was trying to emphasize is that I don't believe BBC or such has any announcers from say Brooklyn or the Deep US South.
Piers would not be the first Limey that was kicked off of this continent.
Is his name Piers because he's all wet???
Piers would not be the first Limey that was kicked off of this continent.
Is his name Piers because he's all wet???
Listen up Cuz! This is a fight between the citizens of THIS country. When we want any crap out of a foreigner, we'll unscrew your head and dip it out. Take your tweeter somewhere else, you twit!
Steady on, Piers. Just Yanks expressing their First Amendment rights -- as guaranteed by the Second.
He seems upset that we want to infringe his right to free speech. Nobody is suggesting he can't speak his mind, we just want him to do it from somewhere else.
Piers Morgan...joining a long list of limeys who have blown up US media companies... Tina Brown (killed Newsweek) and Mark Thompson who came to run the NY Times (further) into the ground because he couldn't stay in Britain after covering up a child sex scandal at the BBC. That British accent will only get you so far kids...after awhile the public figures out you are a loser, even if you do have the snooty authoritarian sound of our former school marms.
More likely the WH is writing up his appointment as gun czar.
Send the redcoat back to his home for trying to subvert our Constitution. His "professional" predecessors with all of their superior toys and tactics were beaten by our "mere colonials" more than once. We should also pass laws, when the time is right, to punish his overly influential and traitorous American anglo-phile followers for evil efforts.
...for their evil efforts, even.
Piers Morgan is an enemy combatant. Get him off US soil now!
The hell we are! You must live in some liberal crap hole that attracts the wrong type, I'm one and know a few others and we all came here to live as free men. Now we see our adopted country turning into the place we left because they're too stupid to say no the socialism.
"urging his followers to sign." This loon actually thinks he has followers? He'd better check to see if he has any viewers.
Hmmm... Obama was a British subject at birth. Was until he was in his mid twenties. Had a British passport. Intersting, no?
Like all libs, Morgan claims his right to be an idiot and say whatever he wants, but when others take him to task for it he doesn't like it. We are supposed to bow down to all pontifications from these empty suits but not question or take them to task for what they say.
Haven't we just all been waiting for some self-righteous, smug ''I'm so much more smarter then you Yanks because I have a British accent'' to tell us about our own Constitution. Hey Piers, go f yourself up the nose with rifle cleaning cleaning equipment.
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Airport Manager Billi McRoberts said the plan is updated annually and the projects can be moved up or down according to priority and available funding. Some of the money used to do the jobs is paid with subsidies from the FAA. For each of the last two years the airport has surpassed 10,000 enplanements, which entitles it to $1 million for both 2011 and 2012 from the federal government.
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The committee also will recommend to the full board to have the county owned property on Airport Road staked and legal descriptions for each parcel attached. Wilcox & Associates will do the work for a cost of between $10,000 and $12,000. The land already has been surveyed and broken up into parcels and plans are laid out for how water and sewer systems can be installed.
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samantha (my daughter) and i hosted 2 trukish university students last year. they will be friend for life! they LOVED the neshoba county fair (in mississippi). they have never seen such hospitality and warmth than during the summer of 2009 in what is supposed to be the bedrock of christo-fascism. ... my lesson is that i never realized how much pork we eat as americans ! we have pictures to share ! and we ALL love you HILLARY !
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This also applies to students from the United States who are able to travel to other countries. I spent a year in Ecuador as a Rotary Exchange Student when I was in high school and formed a very close bond with my host family. The bond was so strong that I asked my host sister and mother to travel to the United States for my wedding this September. The US State department denied my host sister a visa. The individual who interviewed asked her two yes/no questions, and refused to allow my host sister to describe her strong ties to Ecuador or present documentation of her job, etc. Then she informed my host sister that she thought she was lying and planned to illegally immigrate to the United States. Overall it is a very disappointing situation and the kind that reflects poorly on our country.
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It's great that Secretary Clinton has done this. But it does not go far enough. At this time of year it's crunch time for programs. There are still kids out there that need host families, and those host families are out there. BUT... we have schools that won't take them. It takes "the perfect storm" - a student, a host family, AND A SCHOOL. I know of areas where host families are practically lining up to take students and yet the local school WON'T TAKE THE STUDENT. Why? What is it that makes the school either limit the number of exchange students (some to one or two) or not want them at all? When a school won't take a student, it doesn't matter how willing a host family you have. And unfortunately, you can't ask the family to move to an available school district. Host families get a $50 a month tax deduction for hosting (as little as that is) as an added incentive to host. Something needs to be done to incentivize the schools.


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Since Sony Corp. plans to leave the market of personal computers later this year, it would naturally cease to use Windows operating system for desktops and notebooks. However, the company is interested in sustaining relationship with Microsoft Corp. and to utilize its mobile OSes for tablets and smartphones, according to the head of the company.
"Windows products will go to the new company. In the mobile arena, we decided that it is essential now to concentrate on smartphones and tablets. Microsoft has various OSes, including mobile. So, as Sony, we will consider new product development going forward," said Kazuo Hirai, chief executive of Sony, during a press conference, reports Cnet News.
At present all Sony's smartphones and tablets are powered by Google Android operating system. As the company expands its portfolio of products, it may use Microsoft's Windows Phone, Windows RT or even Windows 8 for future handsets and slates. In fact, earlier this year a rumour transpired that Sony was working on a smartphone featuring Windows Phone 8 platform.
High-ranking executives never publicly talk about future plans unless those plans are solid and should transpire in the near future. In case the executive talks about plans to "consider" the mobile operating systems from the world's largest developer, it is more than likely that such products are already are in the roadmap and are not far from the announcement.
Sony will likely introduce its new lineup of smartphones and tablets at the Mobile World Congress 2014. It is logical to assume that in case Sony intends to release a Windows Phone 8-based handset, it will showcase it at MWC.
Sony's smartphones powered by Google Android have become rather popular on the market in just one year thanks to their stylish and waterproof designs as well as build quality. Similar handsets with Windows Phone 8 could give a boost to the platform among users seeking for style and quality and for some reasons not considering Apple iPhone.
Given the fact that Microsoft's Windows Phone and Windows RT are not popular in general, it is completely unknown why Sony decided to adopt them for its devices. It is unlikely that these mobile operating systems will let the company gain a significant chunk of the market.
Since Sony's smartphones are based on Qualcomm Snapdragon application processors that support both Google Android and Windows Phone 8 platforms, it is possible that Sony will unify hardware platforms for certain models and will offer them with different operating systems. In this case, an additional operating system will not make Sony's supply chain more complex.


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Carmakers have been wary of anything but small demonstration projects of electric vehicles because no charging network has existed.phenomenon until and unless there's a standardized network of charging stations to plug them in. People will need to charge their EVs (which often have a range of 100 miles or less) at home, at work, and while out shopping, too. Carmakers have been wary of anything but small demonstration projects because that network didn't exist, and cities, states and countries are unlikely to commit millions to build such an infrastructure without readily available cars.
A plethora of announced projects raises questions about whether automakers can meet the demand with large fleets of roadworthy electric vehicles.Leaders forum, which challenged its members to make the world "a better place" by 2020. Agassi's answer to that challenge was to come up with the idea of a new infrastructure for EVs, and he unveiled it in 2006 at a meeting attended by Peres and Bill Clinton, among others, at the Brookings Institute's Saban Center for Middle East Policy in Washington. Israel would be a good place to test his electric future, Agassi said. Soon after that, Peres called Agassi and urged him to make his lofty vision a reality.
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Board tours district library office in Warren
The Warren Public Library board of directors toured the Seneca District Office in the library Monday afternoon. The office is located on the second floor of the library.
Kelli Knapp, Seneca District consultant librarian, said, "The district is one of 29 in the state and has 17 libraries in five counties including Warren, Forest, Elk, Cameron and McKean." The office works closely with three other regional districts. She noted that all the other libraries are quite a bit smaller than Warren, with some having just one or two employees.
Even though they have smaller staffs, they are still subject to the same reporting requirements as larger libraries, and it is part of her job to review and coordinate annual reports, she added. The office also provides reference information, inter-library loan support and houses a professional librarian collection for questions other libraries might have.
Knapp said she spoke with the state librarian in Harrisburg about the district having "distance issues," with such a widespread area. She said the librarian has proposed a pilot program starting with the Seneca District for a web-based meeting with all 17 libraries on a monthly basis,
In other business, Patricia Sherbondy presented the director's report. She said, "There are serious issues with the roof. The newest part of the roof was repaired in 1985. There are leaks in the old part of the roof and it is time to address that."
She reported that the 2013 audit will cost $8,500, the same as last year's. Board member John Eggleston asked if the bench in front of the library will be replaced, and Sherbondy replied, "Yes, it will be redone."
Pat Evans nominated Annette Drummond to replace Keith Kirsch as treasurer, as Kirsch is no longer on the board and the motion passed unanimously, as did a motion by Ruth Myers to change the bank signature cards to reflect the outgoing and incoming board members.
Sherbondy said that Cynthia David, a former Warren resident who is now living in Amherst, New Hampshire is donating an oil painting of the old Warren train station to hang in the library.
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Never really knew they did this; maybe it's a first year thing. I can't find the top 10; I'm thinking they're just waiting to announce. Here's the link:
I think this might be the biggest crock of shit assembled since the 'new' Browns roster was made public back in '99. I have so many discrepencies I don't know where to start. So, Suh @ 38? One of the most dominant players in the league.... at 38? I could go on.... and on, and on. But does anyone think this list so far is sane?


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Beat produced by the homie Blockhead
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Featuring raps from myself, Rob Sonic, Ardamus, Tayo, Piff Tannen, Godamus Rhyme, Cadence Weapon and Open Mike Eagle
Beat produced by the homie Blockhead
check the kunta fly ish
Blockhead: the talented producer known most notably for his work with Aesop Rock and his own albums on Ninja Tune also happens to be a very funny guy. Whether it's the satirical rap group Party Fun Action Committee (of which he is a member of) or his blog Sweeping Generalizations, where he laments on everything ranging from why flying sucks to the awkwardness that occurs at weddings. Insightfully dead on yet very comedic, his sensibilities are ones that are appreciated and welcomed.
I asked Blockhead a few questions regarding his thoughts on humor and as an added bonus his top 5 unintentionally funny rap songs. Enjoy…
Where do you get your humor from ?
I watched mad TV I still do, but when i was little i watched a many sitcoms as possible. Shit like pee wee's playhouse and night court were my joints. When i got a little older, "Married with children" changed the game for me. It was my first exposure to "risky" comedy. Granted, it was low brow as fuck but it definitely opened my eyes to a different kind of humor. But then again, I was the kid in the sandbox teaching the other kids curse words.
Were you into sketch comedy growing up and if so what were your favorites and what made them funny
I definitely was, but my taste got more refined in my early teens. I watched "Kids in the hall" like crazy , as well as SNL and "In Living Color". Actually, now that i think about, "In Living Color" was my shit. I would tape it and rewatch it over and over. I loved the impressions and I could do a bunch of them myself. A little known fact about me is that I can do some pretty good impressions, but mostly of friends so they're only funny to me.
How did Pfac come together, I hear it goes back to a public access show…
Yeah. back in the late 90's my whole crew of friends did this public access show in NYC. At the time public access was kinda the shit. Mad people watched it and it actually had some status to it. Our show was called "Baby Show" and it was basically us doing little skits (mostly improv'd around an idea) and overdubs of movies and tv shows ,where we put words into the peoples mouths. We did it for about 3 years and actually had a decent following. I was on it , as well as Jer (the other guy in pfac) and I think PFAC was just an extension of that but through music. Oh, by the way, Aesop (ROCK) and Adrian Grenier were also on it occasionally. I think if tapes emerged, it could bury all of our careers quite easily.
Here's Blockhead and Aesop Rock taking it back to their public access show roots. Look out for a cameo by a knife throwing Rob Sonic.
PFAC recently returned this year to critique your buddies Yameen's album, have we seen the last of PFAC.
I don't know. I'm too busy to really doing real songs and Jer is even busier than me. The stuff for Yameen, was just a one off. I will say that jer has been doing music under the name "Sir Jarlsburg" and it's basically him singing and rapping as an olde timey knight. It's pretty much the craziest shit i've ever heard. I recommend peeping it on myspace.
Do you catch any sketch comedy now a days? If so which ones do you like?
I still peep SNL when I'm home. the human giant has it's moments. I'd venture to say, that I see more random funny sketches on youtube then any particular show.
Who makes you laugh these days?
Tons of shit…I love comedians. Louis CK's last stand up was amazing. Patrice O'neal is another favorite. As for actors, all the good ones are pretty known by now. Zach Galafinakias has blown up cause of "The Hangover" but he'd be one i'd say to watch.
Who's more loonier Ultimate Warrior or Ron Artest?
it's a very very close call but i'ma go with the Ultimate Warrior (RIP?). His interviews may be some of the best shit i've ever heard. steroids apparently make you hilarious. Artest is amazing as well. he should have his own "late night" interview talk show.
Top 5 uninentionally funny rap songs?
Tough one…It's hard to pinpoint, so i might just go into genre's with some of these.
#1 All time has to be "Black Shampoo" by U-God. there is a slight chance he was doing it intentionally but whatever, that shit is comedy gold.
#2 Might be 95% of white rappers from canada. Shit is disgusting. not so much for the lyrics but the voices are comical on whole other level.
#3 Hulk Hogan's rap album is amazing. It's all about taking vitamins and saying your prayers. There's one song called "When the hulkster goes to heaven" about his friend that died in the ring. While his heart was in the right place , it basically becomes a song about how the guy was a great hulkamaniac…and he died.
#4 My old demo's of me rapping. Not that anyone will ever hear them but man, that shit is brutal. Mad lyrical with a weak voice and a suspect flow.
#5 The cookie monster rap:
I had this old sesame st. video tape and there is this one joint that the cookie monster does called "Healthy Food" where he rhymes over a faux run dmc kind of beat.
Healthy Food
Blockhead's new album "The Music Scene" will be dropping this fall on Ninja Tune records. His blog can be found at www.definitivejux.net. You can also check him out on myspace at www.myspace.com/theblockhishot
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Dear DailyWorth,
I recently heard that a co-worker used some of his 401k money to pay off a credit card. I am 27, and have $11,000 in credit card debt. Should I do the same?
~ Katie M
Dear Katie,
GACK! NO. And here's why: It will cost you a fortune.
Money you withdraw from your 401k before the age of 59 1/2 is called an early withdrawal, and the IRS doesn't like that. You would pay a 10% penalty, on top of owing state and federal taxes on that money.
(Remember: Your 401k contributions go in tax-free, but you owe taxes whenever you withdraw them.)
Depending on where you live, that means you could lose, say, 30% of your money or more; i.e. that $11,000 would get knocked down to $7,700—possibly less.
Bottom line, you would have to withdraw approximately $16,000 to net the $11,000 you'd need to pay off your card.
But wait, there's more!
You could take out what's known as a 401k loan—although you're just borrowing from yourself. The advantage is that you wouldn't get hit with the 10% penalty, and you wouldn't have to pay taxes.
Assuming your employer allows 401k loans, the amount is often limited to half of your vested balance, up to $50,000, or some other restriction. And, if you were to lose your job or quit, you'd have to repay the loan immediately, typically within 60 days. (If you defaulted, you'd have to pay taxes and the 10% penalty.)
Either way, the loan must be repaid, generally within five years, and you would owe yourself interest!
But the real reason not to borrow from yourself is that you're sucking money out of your future. That $16,000, in addition to your other contributions, would grow immensely over time. It's difficult to give you a firm figure, because I don't know how much money you've saved or what your contribution rate is, but use the 401k calculator at bankrate.com— and then just pay off your credit card the smart way, with cash out of pocket.
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peeker643 wrote:jclvd_23 wrote:With all of the love this has been getting, I can't wait any longer to give it a go, so I figured this weekend is as good a time as any.
Just have one quick question for the experts on this board. I've never cooked with a chianti before, how much does quality matter? Would an $8 bottle suffice, or do I need to throw a little more money towards it?
$10 or so is fine. It's a type of taste and while more expensive may be better I think you're fine with $8-$12 since you're using just a cup or so anyway.
FYI- Merlot works well also if you have that at home or can more easily find it.
Thanks Peeks, appreciate it good sir.