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[quote user="giantyankee1976"][quote user="AsianGiant"][quote user="Berliner24"]That's surprising. I would figure that it would be a priority for cable/sattelite providers to offer the network stations in HD.[/quote]
No that's actually one of the pitfalls of satellite, at least at the time I had them.
They don't offer local channels, I'm not sure how it works, I mean I was able to get 2,4,5 and 7 with Directv but the HD part might not be available.
With cablevision, you get HD channels for local....
hi all i've been looming in the shadows regard to telecom, satellite technology and good o' home theatre.
you see i went to school and studied low-voltage electricity and part of the course including classes on the aforementioned.
so, no, i am not a guru per se, but i do have education on the topics.
1) the satellite comapanies all share the same "parent satellites" which in most cases for our hemisphere, most are owned by DirecTV.
the satelliet "beams" its signals to particular areas in what i can only explain as a "circle" on a region of the map.
for true National cable stations (HBO, Skinamax etc), they have a "larger" circle of transmitted bandwidths.
your "local" channels transmit into "smaller bandwidth circles". for example many of my in-laws are directly between chicago and south bend,IN. however they get the Michiana local stations based out of both south bend and elkhart,IN.
2) HD tech talk
whats the diff between progressive scan and interlace (ex 720i or 1080p)
the image on a "P" HDTV starts at the top and works it way down (refresh rate) where-as an "I" HDTV scans "every other" line, top to bottom then"goes" back and refreshes the "odd numbers"
plasma, lcd and dlp: lcd's are getting better and better and the decrease in price is making the HDTV more affordable in many American homes
plasma, once a taboo due to a rather quick burn-out time, has drastically improved it's technology and offer the best quality of modern HDTV's. just get ready to pay some serious cash for one.
dlp: the "mirrors" for one reason or another is not nearly as popular as the first 2, and i know that it's color pallette pales when compared to either a plasma or lcd, just get real close to one for example, or turn on the lights!!!
3)Home Theatre
so what does the number and dot number mean?
the first number is the # of speaker satellites while the point 1 represents the LFE, low-frequency effects more commonly known as the the sub-woofer. (ex 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1)
Dolby is the parent of the technology, DTS (Digital Theater System) offers what some think to be crisper highs and heavier lows and Lucas' THX is basically a tweaked version of Dolby. (it doesn't hurt that movies he produces are specifically tweaked so that you really enjoy that THX sound)
in the end it's all about you, the consumer and your needs.
next class, Surrouns Sound Speaker height and placement []
good info

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#21 Fri 05 Nov 10 11:03am
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Re: seed saving illegal
Who would know????????
#22 Fri 05 Nov 10 11:03am
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This is one reason teacher training is now required to include units on disabilities. ADHD is another notable one that can go undiagnosed. It will help if increasing numbers of teachers are able to recognize possible signs of potential disabilities, so that the students can be helped sooner rather than later.
But if you're a teacher (or a lecturer) it can become self-evident, even without a diagnosis, when a student is struggling more than normal, or in different ways. You can then speak with them and their parents, give them what help you can, and refer them to special assistance programs in the school or university; large numbers of schools and universities have such programs now, not necessarily just for students with diagnosed disabilities.
#23 Fri 05 Nov 10 11:18am
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Re: seed saving illegal
Yes, it might be self evident to some, but not to all despite all the training in the world.
Not everyone will admit that they struggle through their courses and if you are used to 'covering up' these conditions ( for reasons of self esteem or other )then you can be very crafty how you go about it.
#24 Sat 06 Nov 10 1:16am
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Re: seed saving illegal
After reading through this post, especially the first page, I was really saddened by the rudness that was shown to the OP. I thought we were a friendly forum, its very easy to disagree with someone without being condesending.
#25 Sat 06 Nov 10 1:38am
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If a student is doing poorly, there is no way really of covering that up. Students may try to cover up (or may well not understand) the reasons they are struggling. But they cannot cover up the struggling itself, and its manifestations. As long as a teacher is appropriately monitoring the abilities and progress of the students, those who are struggling, and how they are struggling, will show up. The exception would perhaps be if a student is cheating somehow, but that is relatively uncommon.
That's the case for school students, because they are constantly doing work, taking part in interactive classes, etc.
The university environment and system, more often with lectures, a few tutorials and fewer but larger assignments, rather than ongoing interactive classes and work submitted, is different. It is still possible to get to know students a bit, and to check on progress and ability through tutorial interaction and early, more minor assignments. But it is not as interactive a process as schooling.
Nevertheless, university students are at university because they have managed to succeed at school or in their lives to a certain level. They are mostly also there because they choose and want to be, not because they have to be. They are also older than school students, and a bit wiser. And they wish to succeed.
Students at university do have to take more responsibility for their own lives than school students. This goes for all university students, not just those with disabilities or difficulties. It is a principle of the university system and expectations.
But if they have managed to get to university, they are more likely to understand this, and to try to do it.
#26 Sat 06 Nov 10 1:53am
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Tara wrote:
After reading through this post, especially the first page, I was really saddened by the rudness that was shown to the OP. I thought we were a friendly forum, its very easy to disagree with someone without being condesending.
I do agree, Tara. Apart from rudeness not 'being nice', is it ever really helpful or convincing in one's argument to be rude - does it ever work? It just makes me sigh. I always think it's more useful to go to the issues of what someone is thinking, fearing or hoping, to address what that is and how and why they are thinking, hoping or fearing it, rather than just to insult the person.
#27 Sat 06 Nov 10 7:35am
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Re: seed saving illegal
I couldn't have said it better myself Ms C.
#28 Sat 06 Nov 10 5:56pm
- Forum super champ Occupation Chief cook and bottle washer
- From Northern California
- Member since Sat 10 Feb 07
Re: seed saving illegal
Sorry if I seemed rude but my patience wears thin by people running scared of the falling sky because of some idiotic thing they hear or read on the internet.
#29 Sat 06 Nov 10 6:55pm
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- From Dorset u.k
- Member since Tue 21 Oct 08
Re: seed saving illegal
SonomaEddie wrote:
Sorry if I seemed rude but my patience wears thin by people running scared of the falling sky because of some idiotic thing they hear or read on the internet.
Think the above comments were aimed at me Eddie...However I agree with your coment..(Think I replied with some thing like.."grow up"...)
#30 Sat 06 Nov 10 7:23pm
- Forum super champ Occupation living life
- From Friuli northern Italy
- Member since Mon 14 Jan 08
Re: seed saving illegal
I'm grown up and now I ask: are these news about saving seeds becoming illegal published or discussed only on the internet or has someone read about it on specialized magazines or publications ? disegno di legge/proposed laws? or or or

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Lovely old character apartment, exactly as advertised. Location was superb, close to ferries and hop on hop off cruise boats. Lovely historic district right at hand. Easy walking distance into city center and main shops. Apartment lounge and kitchen are small but adequate for two people, it would be possible but tight for four adults. Agneta was friendly and popped in twice during our four days there to check that everything was fine. It is an extremely old building with a basement bedroom, so just a tad musty as to be expected. Otherwise fine and we were happy with our choice, especially for us the apartment character and location winning out over other less centrally located holiday apartments.
My colleague and I had stayed 5 days and we feel as at home,all is perfect, bath, kitchen, room, comfortable temperature and the localization is excellent in the really city center,10 minutes to the train station. The system to have the key, perfect too. Thank you Agnetha, you could be sure we talk about your house to our friends and colleagues who want to go to Stockholm.
Fantastic location, great city, nice appartment. If you are going with more than two persons I would recommend Agneta to replace the matrass on the couch. Furthermore it was a great weekend.
We really enjoyed our stay in Gamla Stan. Although small, the apartment is full of character and is in a prime location for visiting the old part of Stockholm. We chose to cater for ourselves as eating out is expensive and there is a handy Co-op nearby but there is no shortage of restaurants just a short walk away.
This apartment has a fantastic location right in the middle of the old town and close to the water. It is ideal for a couple and was excellent value for our group of four. It was very well equipped for a small apartment. The only downside was that the living area (and beds for two people) are in the basement - which has no window and is like a cavern. However, it is a perfect base for explorong Stockholm.
Our stay in Stockholm has been fantastic, we liked the apartment, she is very flirtatious and ideal for three people. The location is excellent and the price is very good.
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"Theyre both priorities for us. Theyre both terrific players," co-owner John Mara said today between meetings at the NFL Scouting Combine. "We hope theyre both Giants for a long time."
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(June 8, 2009)--Nine minority students who received $1,875 stipends to conduct research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as the STEM fields, presented their findings May 21 in downtown San Antonio to culminate their achievements in UTSA's Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program. Sample projects presented at the gathering included research on stem cuttings and trees native to south central Texas, research about speech patterns and a study of radio frequency identification.
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"For minority students seeking to enter STEM careers, our LSAMP program is a valuable resource," said Darrell C. Balderrama, director of community outreach in the UTSA Office of P-20 Initiatives. "Participants receive one-on-one support from a faculty mentor, and they receive a stipend to help ease the burden of rising educational costs. In addition, our summer participants are offered the opportunity to competitively present their research at a statewide conference and also have the opportunity to present at an international conference."
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Halloween is a time for costumes and fun. Did you know it is also a time when kids help other kids? Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF raises money for children in 190 countries. The money pays for food, clothing, and health care. It also buys school supplies. Since the program began, in 1950, it has raised more than $170 million.
It is easy for kids to take part in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. First, kids sign up online or at school. They get a special box to collect money. Most kids collect about $2.50 on Halloween. People can give before and after Halloween, too. Finally, the money is sent to UNICEF.
Laura Marano stars in the TV show Austin & Ally. She wants kids to take part in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. "It's really fun, and it makes an awesome impact," she told TFK.
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Sebastian Azzopardi, 8, has been collecting money for UNICEF since kindergarten. Last year, he raised $500. Friends and family made donations.
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[quote user="nycsportzfan"][quote user="BlueSanta"]Cant really complain about the guys you have, although I am not sure i agree with where you have them.
I would be Shocked is Cousins lasts till that late. He had a good senior bowl week, too good to fall that low. I also think last year showed me that teams who need a Qb will reach for them. His game isnt perfect but he has a huge arm and the coaches like him. I think someone will take a chance on him prior to the 6th round, especially the last pick in the 6th.
Menzie is a good player. I agree he is underrated. My concern with him is his speed. He has a torn achillies in his past and has had repeated hamstring tweaks as well. I want to see him run well at the combine. People with torn achillies in thier past sometimes have a hard time recovering former speed and quickness. If not for that achillies injury, he would be talked about a lot more than he has been. Ive read a couple people question if he can break 4.6 40. If he can show them wrong, I would love him on this team.
Green is a guy who's stock is flying up this offseason according to a lot of people. However, he is still very small framed to play tight to the line(6'6 237). I think he will need to add 20lbs before he fits with what we do here. So it isnt just about learning to block, it is also about getting stronger and more physical. Hopefully he comes into the combine with a bit more bulk cause there is a lot to like about him both on and off the field.
[/quote] Ya, i hope the Giants don't base everything they do with Recieving TE's, on what travis beckum has done.. Beckum is only one player, and there is no telling yet, if hes just a somewhat bust, or if it really was the system.. I love Ladarious Green in the Late rd 3 area, and would actually be very satisfied if he were the pick, especially if were to lose mario manningham, as green should be able to pick up some of the receptions and td's lost with mario.. Plus, we could have a nice 1-2 punch with Ballard and Green if it were to be the case, with balllard serving as the underneath guy and blocker, and Green being the guy who can be a bigmismatch on most lb's and even safety's... Also, we could run some double TE sets in the redzone which would be a nice wrinkle to have...[/quote]
I dont think Beckum will poison the hybrid TE thought process. I think Reese is smart enough to look at each case individually.
When we drafted Beckum we thought he could learn to block, but he just hasnt. This makes it hard to put him on the field because without that threat of blocking teams can just go to a nickle package to counter him rather than create the mismatch we wanted, which is him on a LB in the open field. If defenses are gonna go nickle and he cant out muscle a smaller CB, then why not have a WR in there instead.
Hybrid TEs work. It works for Aaron Hernandez. Jummy Graham as well as a ton of other hybrid TEs this past year.
That Slot reciever guy, either hybrid TE or slot Wr is gonna be more and more important over the next couple years and beyond. The Rule changes just make the middle of the field too vulnerable. I do not think in years past a guy like Orson Charles gets rated as a NFL TE above Allen or Fleener. The new rules are helping create value for those hybrid guys.


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lamborghini has long been called the extrovert's exotic, obviously due to the rather attention getting design along with some pretty loud (but good) colors. so if that's the extrovert's exotic, what is the introvert's? i don't think ferrari, sublte compared to lambo but still attention grabbing. porsche is a great car but i don't think they are "exotic" with the exception of the carrera gt, but that's not a subtle car either. 'benz and bmw are not "exotic". aston martin might qualify, but again they garner attention where ever they are. does the introvert's exotic truly exist??
It's probably a matter of opinion, maybe a Bugatti Veyron would be what you're talking about?
What did you say??????? I can't believe that you said that!!!!!
Lamborghini's are built with a passion for racing. Other cars are built in factories. Also, Lamborghini has a history of racing.
Perhaps a Jaguar? Previous-gen BMW M5?Exotic cars are all about being noticed. If you want to slip away without being seen, you get a Taurus, Crown Victoria or Lumina--something nobody gives a second glance to.
lambos also have a history of tractor building
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I've given this a lot of thought, and I came up with a suitable answer. Maserati. They make very subtle cars. Thoughts?
i agree.
Hey, your entitled to your opinion! The Bugatti Veron is in no way the introverts exotic, imo, I was thinking more in the line of understated performance... I really can't come up with such a car though.
I'd say Aston Martin Vanquish. Their not flashy, and they don't wrestle your senses for attention.
I don't think there is one. By definition "exotic" is almost the opposite of Introverted. I don't think there has ever been any exotic that was understated. Possibly understated in comparison to other exotics, but that's like saying "Would It be better to get my hind parts kicked by Rambo or Rocky?"If ever there was an introvert's exotic I think it would probably be considered just amazingly expensive as opposed to "exotic". But I could be wrong.
how about the Bentley turbo/supercharged or whatever it is? Although the one I saw recently in a very bright burnt orange metallic(driven by a shaved head dude with no shirt on...weird in Scottsdale)did stand out.
A guy driving a Bentley with no shirt!? Wow, that's something you don't see everyday! You must mean the Bentley Continental GT. I was thinking of that too.
Ask someone from the home of the introvert's exotic cars. Germany! Over here, we have a definition for it:1. The car must look like a valuable stock model,(BMW, Mercedes etc.) but more ennobled (carefully improved, not pimped)2. It has a similar price, performance as the extrovert's exotics3. limited production numbers, only selected materials are used for it4. No hint or emblem of the power of the engine.5. Examples: Alpina, Brabus, Carlsson, Mariani, Hamann. These companies are registered carmakers in Germany whose using best engineering and have their price. No "Aftermarket" crap.


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When you hear the word "Apollo," the first thing that comes to mind is probably Apollo 11 and the first Moon landing, or maybe Apollo 13 and its escape from disaster. But not so many would think of the Apollo-Soyuz mission, despite its incredible engineering and political impact. Under its real name Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, or ASTP, this mission aimed at demonstrating the possibilities of joint space programs between the two superpowers.
Launched in 1975, this test flight proved that two different spacecrafts with already-demonstrated flight heritage from two different "design schools" can dock in space and achieve a joint engineering and scientific objective. The mission was the last of the Apollo program and paved the way for future collaborations between the US and the then-USSR, such as the Shuttle-Mir program and the International Space Station.
Despite being firmly written in the history books, this incredible mission is shadowed by the first Space Shuttle flight six years later which has stolen the fame for the younger generation who grew up following the countdowns of the STS fleet. It is therefore not surprising to see many Hollywood movies, toys and Lego sets… representing one of the famous Space Shuttle, and not so many representing the engineering marvels of the ASTP mission.
Not so many indeed, but at least one Lego fan has done it and done it very well: Matt Bace, a Lego Cuusoo user, recreated a very accurate scaled version of the docking assembly of both Apollo and Soyuz. He is now hoping to collect 10.000 votes to have his project turned into a retail version.


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The rest - good questions for all of these ladies. I'm expecting more from Gao than Gilles, though.
The rest - good questions for all of these ladies. I'm expecting more from Gao than Gilles, though.
Gilles has been nothing short of a disaster this season so far.
Nagasu seems to have cleared up her health issues and was improving throughout the fall and beat Czisny on the last head to head
Czisny is currently the one to beat
No one's really sure what state Flatt's in from a preparedness standpoint
Wagner tends to make stupid mistakes that leave her lower than her talent dictates (12th in SP two years ago, 4th in SP last year...)
Zhang has a long way to go in her journey to fix her elements
Gao has improved since last year, but how much and how will she handle the pressure?
Zawadski has been inconsistent so far this year in the LP
But, ice is slippery and it's all about how you handle that pressure....Looking at improvement/decline throughout the GP season give Czisny a two fall cushion most likely. In addition, there's always a suprise in the top 6. Who this year's surprise is is anybody's guess...
For the Men, the top 5 are pretty clear cut - Abbott, Mroz, Rippon, Bradley, Mahbenoozedah are the likely guys with Farris, Hochstein and Brown as spoilers depending on implosions. Abbott has been peaking right around Nationals the last couple years. Here's hoping that he pushes that peak back a little to Worlds and has just enough to make it out...
Nagasu is improving and that's where she wants to head. I maintain that when she's on, no American can beat her. I don't see her being outjumped by Flatt this time.Nagasu seems to have cleared up her health issues and was improving throughout the fall and beat Czisny on the last head to head
Hmm...no, Flatt is the one to beat because she's the defending champ.Czisny is currently the one to beat
After the GPF, true. But I think she will fight for it.No one's really sure what state Flatt's in from a preparedness standpoint
The SP has long been her downfall. I don't expect that to change, really.Wagner tends to make stupid mistakes that leave her lower than her talent dictates (12th in SP two years ago, 4th in SP last year...)
She really isn't even in the picture this season.Zhang has a long way to go in her journey to fix her elements
Certain posters think her time is now, but I think she is where Flatt was in 2007; promising but not yet a Title Contender.Gao has improved since last year, but how much and how will she handle the pressure?
That's putting it nicely.Zawadski has been inconsistent so far this year in the LP
1. Alissa Czisny
2. Mirai Nagasu
3. Rachael Flatt
4. Christina Gao
5. Ashley Wagner
- Alissa just won the GPF, and her recent coaching change seems to be working well for her, including with regards to her nerves. Even if she makes a few mistakes, the judges will do what they can to put her on the World team, given that they know that international judges currently like her.
- Mirai is also coming off of a strong GP season, and beat Alissa in their last head-to-head; she also had better placements than Rachael in the two major competitions last season (Worlds, Olympics).
- Rachael is fighting an injury, and she isn't likely to have had enough training time to completely overcome her issues. That, and her poor performance at GPF will be fresh on the judges' minds.
- Christina is the hardest to call at this point, since she's been competing on the Junior circuit thus far. My gut instinct puts her in 4th behind Rachael or 3rd behind Mirai if Rachael falters.
- Ashley has been underwhelming this season but can obviously collect enough points with 2 solid programs if Rachael falters and Christina doesn't deliver; I doubt that she'll overtake the top 2 at this point, though.
1. Jeremy Abbott
2. Adam Rippon
3. Armin Mahbanoozadeh
4. Brandon Mroz
5. Ryan Bradley)
- Jeremy is the clear winner in this field, given his performances in the GP circuit and the fact that he's much more experienced than the rest of the field.
- Adam, while having under-performed so far this season, is solid when he delivers, adn the judges know that he can place highly enough to regain the 3 spots for the US next year (sure, many of the heavy-hitters weren't at World's last season, but those that weren't there also chose not to compete this season). Given his experience over the skaters listed below, the judges are likely to be less harsh even in the presence of some mistakes.
- Rationally given their performances this season considering general consistency, Brandon should be above Armin. This said, Armin is coming off of his performance at SA, and could have the momentum to keep Brandon out of the top 3.
- Brandon, though generally reliable this season, seems to be solid thoughout without having outstanding performances like Armin had at SA. I guess the relative rankings of these two depend on whether Armin can keep his momentum going.
- Ryan I haven't been watching really closely, so I can't really say, but given his lack of presence on the GP circuit so far, I put him in 5th.
I said that Alissa is currently the one to beat based on SB score and since Rachel has had injury issues.
I agree about Nagasu having the most of all the ladies currently, but she has had the tendency to make some stupid errors at times that leave people scratching their heads.
I am hopeful that Wagner can stay on her feet this year during the SP. That could help her overcome the "first alternate" hump.
I was trying to provide a positive comment for each of Zhang, Gilles, and Zawadski as the way they have skated so far would have them round out the bottom of the top 10 (at best and possibly lower) but not approach the top, but you never know.
Gao is getting notice which = getting pressure. She didn't have an awe-inspiring JGP season, but she's got some good stuff and appears to be headed in the right direction. Last year she slipped in under the radar into the top 5. This year, she has a little bit of spotlight, but nowhere near Nagasu, Czisny, Wagner, and Flatt. I believe the World team is 2 of these 4 but it will depend on who steps up in NC as no one has been blindingly awesome and consistent like Kwan, who always seemed to deliver. Heck, if anyone could deliver like that, there'd be an American lady on the World podium consistently, too!
As for men, my hope is for Abbott to save a little something for Worlds but still make the team. Mroz will likely be 2nd with a quad in both programs and Rippon third.
D/W will win dance by just stepping out there as they are clearly the class of the field and S/S, and C/Z stand out from the rest so far this year.
I expect a small upset with C/Y winning pairs and either D/B or E/L rounding out the world team.
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Alissa SP send off. 3 mistakes on 3 jumping passes. TES 27.49 PCS 39.78
A question: Are US Nationals scores considered inflated compared to international scores in general?
^Last year they were more inflated than ever b/c it was an Olympic year. This year I expect the scores won't be as high, especially given that they weren't that high during the GP series.
I asked about inflation so I could asses/estimate what Abbott's best score's international equivalence would be agreeably since his best was last year's US Nationals, inflated or not, and an excellent skate by any standard. He received positive GOEs in all elements, a quad included, and his LP individual component scores were 8.00 to 9.50, more than his international scores have ever been, but then he has never skated that well internationally.
Anyway, his total scores was 263.66, higher than this year's highest of 259.75 by Chan. OTOH, his 4T and 3A would have been worth more by this year's base values. The second step sequence (level 3) would have lower base value of 2 but the GOE values would have possibly been a little higher. Even discounted by 5%, seeing most posters here seem to think US's scores are less inflated than other Nationals', 250.48 would be the second highest this year, above Kozuka's 248.07 from TEB. Discounted 10%, 237.29 could possibly place him at 4th, compared to everybody's best thus far, definitely still a podium threat.
Wacky fall-advantage scoring system aside, since nobody besides its creator know how to score and calculate with it, Abbott at his best is definitely capable of winning a World's medal, even the gold medal if the stars are aligned for him. The problem is of course that he has not been anywhere near his best at any major international competition, nor has he repeated such performance or near its level. He has not even been credited his full LP TES base value this season, forfeiting elements in his programs. All he did was offer us a glimpse of what he was capable of.
Jeremy Abbott definitely deserves to demonstrate his excellent skating ability and given a chance to try to win a Worlds medal for the US. He is still the best American man even not at his best.
I think the most likely combination for the U.S men to retain 3 spots is say a 5th from Abbott and 8th from Rippon or a 4th from Abbott and a 9th from Rippon, or maybe a 6th and 7th from the two. Not sure how likely that is though.


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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - If you want to make it all about the "bling" this holiday season, there are quite a few options to find that perfect gift in our neck of the woods.
No wonder they call Idaho the Gem State!
Farr's Jewelers in Idaho Falls has a collection of opal jewelry made with stones from Idaho's mines.
"(That) makes it more special because it's extremely local," said Kevin Malcom, a jeweler at Farr's.
Prices start at $73, so pretty pieces won't have to cost a pretty penny.
"It's affordable, even for the teenagers that may not have them for very long," Malcom said.
The big ticket item will cost you.
A spectacular star garnet sells for $600, unmounted.
Idaho is the only U.S. state in which the rare stone can be found.
"That's what we're known for. That's why we are the Gem State," Malcom said.
If you're looking for a different kind of "bling," Bonnie Wuttunee-Wadsworth, of the Sho-Ban tribes, said she's got you covered.
"Everything has to have a flash to it," Wuttunee-Wadsworth said of items in her Donzia Gift Shop in Fort Hall. "Everybody likes bling."
The gift shop, inside the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center, features hand-made footwear and accessories by members of the Sho-Ban tribes.
"They think outside the box," Wuttne-Wadsworth said. "So they create such an array of items that is so unique."
Some of the colorful statement jewelry starts at less than $20.
The hand-beaded moccasins start at $65, but run up into the hundreds for the more intricate pairs.
Just like the recipient, a piece that's been dreamed up -- or dug up -- in Idaho is sure to be like no other.
"Each one is unique and different," Malcom said of the opals. "Which makes it as unique as the person who's buying it."
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by Cynthia Price, ChildFund Communications Director
My book club was gathered together eagerly looking through a catalog trying to find the perfect gift.
Should we get a bicycle? Or a dictionary? The new mom in the group liked blankets. And what about toys? Such a clatter arose as this literary group tried to decide how best to spend its pooled funds.
It reminded me of my childhood when the Sears Wish Book would arrive. I always enjoyed thumbing through all the pages and dog-earing some of them in hopes that my parents would share my wishes with Santa.
The catalog my book club was so animatedly studying was ChildFund's Gifts of Love & Hope. In year's past, we'd always done a gift exchange but this year we decided we'd buy a gift for someone else. One member suggested giving through ChildFund's catalog. Of course, since I work for ChildFund, I thought it was a wonderful suggestion. As did the others.
But what to give? Alicia, an avid kite boarder who loves the water, was in favor of a gift of clean water. Gloria loved the image of the goat on the catalog cover and was in favor of giving a farm animal. I liked the bicycles because I knew it meant girls who travel long distances to school would be able to get to school more easily. If they weren't so tired from walking, they could concentrate better.
It was so hard to decide. We debated. We counted our money. We increased our limit. In the end, we remained true to our literary side. We chose a classroom map and dictionary. As Rowena said, "We're a book club. We have to buy a book!"
But that wasn't enough for us. Tena, the new mom, made a good point about toys helping children develop. So we added in toys for an early childhood development center caring for sick children in Ethiopia.
We left book club without packages, boxes or bags. But like the Grinch, our hearts "grew three sizes that day!" And we left with a merry feeling.
Have you thought about giving a gift that will change a child's life?
i am tired of listening to you wanting funds to help children overseas…. i think it is great that everyone wants to help. that is awesome …..but what about our children in poverty , there are so many in british columbia and other areas of Camada and the USA that need that need the same help ! Where is the advertizing to help them?
just saying we need to help ours first!!!!
k from BC Canada
We appreciate your perspective. And we agree that many children in North America are in need of assistance. Although we do not work in Canada, ChildFund has worked in several U.S. states since the 1950s. We have programs in some of the most impoverished counties in Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, North Dakota and South Dakota. Please visit our website for more info: http://www.childfund.org/united-states/


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Defending co-champion Hope has been chosen the preseason favorite in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) men's soccer race for the 2011 season. Coach Steven Smith's Flying Dutchmen, who shared the MIAA title with Calvin last fall, received five of a possible eight first-place votes to nose out the Knights in the first-ever men's soccer preseason coaches poll. Olivet was selected third, followed by Adrian, Kalamazoo, Trine, Alma and Albion.
Poll Results: (first-place votes in parenthesis): 1. Hope (5) 10. 2. Calvin (3) 11. 3. Olivet 21. 4. Adrian 28. 5. Kalamazoo 32. 6. Trine 37. 7. Alma 39. 8. Albion 46.
This year's season will feature the first-ever MIAA men's soccer tournament, with the top four teams in regular season conference play to advance to play the first weekend in November to determine the MIAA's representative to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
The Flying Dutchmen begin their pre-season practices on Monday, Aug. 22. The team will play its first five games on the road beginning Friday, Sept. 2, at Denison, Ohio. The home opener will be Friday, Sept. 16 against Madonna.


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Noll has published 25 books including Jesus Christ and the Life of the Mind, The New Shape of World Christianity, God and Race in American Politics, The Civil War as a Theological Crisis and America's God, from Jonathan Edwards to Abraham Lincoln, and The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind. His public lecture is entitled "The Future of World Christianity" and is co-sponsored by the History and Religion Departments, the Center for Ministry Studies, the Emmaus Scholars Program and Campus Ministries.


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When we were planning this trip we had to decide between Czech Republic or Slovakia. It was a hard decision for us to make as Prague is arguably the prettiest city on earth and Slovakia is renowned for its natural beauty.
In the end (obviously) Slovakia won out as firstly we were in need of some fresh air time after a couple of weeks visiting pretty much nothing but cities and secondly we'd both been to Prague in the past. Boy are we glad we chose Slovakia and more specifically the High Tatras.
The Tatra mountain range borders both Poland and Slovakia and in fact runs all the way down into Romania we later learnt
Technically we were there in Spring but the snow had thawed in all but the highest passes so we figured we had a couple of days to unwind, do some walking and generally take in some fresh air.
We were blessed with glorious weather most of our stay and the village we were staying in, Stary Smokovec was all but deserted. We had an apartment to ourselves so we could cook in peace, have a few quiet wines and watch the world cup matches, including the first Australian game. Heaven.
Our first hike was a medium grade and took us up 1300 meters to the base of the first chair lift up the to one of the lower peaks. The walk back down along the river through the woods to town was something to behold until we reached what we thought to be a massive deforestation exercise. We could hardly believe our eyes, how could they do this ? Turns out however they had a hurricane through a few months previously and it had cleared swathes of land and wiped out many of the Chats (Chalets) in the area. Quite amazing as I have always believed that hurricanes only affect coastal regions
The second hike was slightly larger. Ease yourself into it you fools I hear you say. No way, we're on a budget man. We decided to hike to the peak of a 2000 metre monster by way of 3 glacial lakes. The name of the peak escapes me but a couple of kiwis assured us that it was doable unless the weather closed in on us like it did them. We neglected to tell them that we had no gear apart from our trainers, jeans and fleeces but their enthusiasm spurred us on.
As the photos hopefully show, the hike up from the bottom lake (Strbske Pleso) sitting at around 1300 meters to the top lake (Popradske Pleso) sitting at 1500 meters was glorious. We tramped for about 15kms through dense forest but always with the peaks to the left, right and ahead of us.
From Popradske Pleso you hit the narrow switchback track to the top of the 2000m peak. The track in its highest point was covered in snow but we figured we'd have a crack anyway as it was a perfect day and only the middle of the afternoon. As you can see in the photos we didn't make it to the top as a couple of dutch mountaineers told us we'd never make it through the snow line in our 'suburban' clothes. They showed us their altimeter however which showed us at just over 1900 meters which we were pretty happy with. I think we're ready for the Anapurna Track now.
All in all a wonderful spot to spend a few days in the great outdoors. I've never been one to espouse the great outdoors but this experience has turned me. We loved it and we've vowed to do as much hiking as possible over the coming months, unless of course there's a beach nearby and a cold beer and chilled wine to be had.
Hope all is well on the home front.
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Water in a small, confined space will soon turn manky unless it's moving. FOR every day we spend looking at other people's places on a garden safari, we pay with at least twice as many days of backbreaking work trying to make ours look as good.
That, after four years of this behaviour we haven't succeeded, proves it is a fool's game. After traipsing around the lush subtropical gardens on the Kerikeri safari we made the decision that, if nothing else, we would get the water feature in our courtyard operational by the end of the weekend.
This was partly inspired by the amazing water garden we'd just seen, and partly just by the need to have something actually finished.
The water feature has been a work in progress for several months, and the components of the last design were reincarnated as pot-plant containers a week or two ago.
The level of water engineering skill required to make water flow from the bottom level to the top and back again was completely beyond us, so we replaced the three containers with a large, half-circular concrete pond and started again.
If you're thinking of a pond or a water feature - as you do with the approach of summer - the first thing you must acknowledge is that water in a small, confined space will soon turn manky unless it's moving.
That does not mean swishing your hand through it when you go past. It means a pump.
Small pumps for water features are simple and inexpensive.
However, hiding them can be difficult.
First, they're usually black, which is fine unless your pond is white.
After numerous attempts to camouflage it with shells, pots, wall plaques and the like, and after The Partner refused to chisel a channel in the plaster to hide the cord, I stuffed the pump into our white ceramic toilet-brush holder, weighed it down with stones, and stuck it in the corner of the pond.
It obligingly spat up a small spout of water, which made a nice gurgling noise but didn't look quite as stylish as I wanted it to.
I sat down with a glass of wine to await inspiration.
The Partner, who was deeply involved in weedeating, had to be called upon to make a curved, wooden platform to sit over the corner of the pond and hide the top of the toilet-brush holder.
It took 17 minutes to string three extension cords from the house to the shed to empower the saw, and 14 seconds to cut the piece of wood I needed.
I sanded it, stained it and sat it over the corner of the pond.
The toilet-brush holder disappeared, the water spout hit the underside of the wood, spread out in an attractive fan shape and made an even nicer noise.
The Partner went back to his weedeating and I had another glass of wine to help me to decide on such important considerations as water plants and fish.
The moral of the story is: Work with the skills you have. You may not end up with a three-tier water feature with tricky little waterfalls running from one to the other, but you might get something finished, at long bloody last.
Hey, give us a smile
Garden safaris always elicit sighs of envy, gasps of admiration and occasionally raised eyebrows. But the best response is always a smile.
It doesn't matter how flash or how fabulous a garden is, if it doesn't have something in it to make you smile, it's not complete. These were our picks on safari.
1. It's hard to camouflage a septic tank vent, but you can enhance it. This one has been encircled, appropriately, with two chains - a clever visual pun, we thought.
2. This simple sculpture made us all think we should be at home wielding the fork in our own garden.
3. Garden sheds are, well, garden sheds, and we often neglect the aesthetics of them. No so here. Not a single person passed by these wee swingers without stopping for a closer look.


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Wasabi Orange Apartment, Lisbon
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Located in a typical Lisbon building, it has space for you and all of your family and friends. Eight guests can stay in Wasabi Orange Apartment. It features two double rooms, one of them with a private bathroom and one smaller room with a double sofa bed. The double rooms have an amazing view over the Alfama neighborhood and the Tagus river.
The living room has amazing natural light and his very well decorated. We invite you to enjoy your meals looking at Tagus river. Also in the living room you can find the second double sofa bed. The kitchen is fully equipped and prepared for your experiences in the art of cooking Portuguese dishes. Perfection comes with practice!
Plus, you have the chance to make something very tradicional in Alfama: enjoy your grilled sardines outdoor using the typical portuguese chairs and tables right in front of the apartment building. Enjoy Alfama!
The apartment is perfect for you and your friends, or family, start discovering a charming city like Lisbon.
You're in the heart of Lisbon's most typical neighborhood. So if you don't want to cook, just outside your door you'll find several of the best restaurants where live Fado inspires prestigious chefs. In Alfama you'll get lost in the old streets full of histories to discover!
Next to Wasabi Apartments there is Lisbon's famous secular flea market "Feira da Ladra", the market where you can find everything! From music, books, dresses, furniture... can't miss it. Nearby, you have the Fado Museum and the worldwide famous tram 28 that covers the sightseeing tour of Lisbon hills.
Lisbon invites you to come to know her. Will you accept?
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Wasabi Orange Appartment is located great in the Alfama, very close to famous Tram 28. The living room and one of the bedrooms are overlooking the Tejo river - great view!
The address is hard to find, even for a taxi-driver, since the street has several parts - Wimdu should send customers a description of how to get there.
The interior of the appartment is quite nice, it is a place to feel good in with a party of four. Only it needs more cleaning, especially the fridge and the bathrooms. There was a lot of mold in the bathrooms which had not been cleaned off.
This place is available for max. 4 people. Because, table is very small for breakfast or dinner. Building stairs are very long and steep even for young people. I wrote couple of e-mail and SMS to host for our arriving hour but we waited at least half an hour in front of building that I could not access by phone to him. Finally, I talked to his friend by the mobile phone about my name, stay period etc. more than twenty minutes.This must be shame for the host.
Positivo: El apartamento está bien, muy bien equipado, mucha vajilla, dos baños completos, secador de pelo, lavadora, plancha, etc. Para llegar al barrio puedes tomar un ascensor público que además tiene un supermercado.
Es un piso bonito con vistas al agua, a veces a la noche se puede escuchar fado en directo desde la ventana mientras miras a la ria, la verdad es que es muy relajante cuando hay buen clima. Tiene dos camas dobles y dos sofa camas, diría que lo ideal es para 4-6 personas, pero podrían llegar a dormir 8 personas pero tampoco lo recomiendo. Hay bares y tiendas por el barrio que están bastante bien por el ambiente.
Negativo: El piso ciertamente está en las profundidades de Alfama, si tienes mochilas pesadas es difícil avanzar debido a las muchas cuestas que hay por Lisboa y el suelo pedregoso, las aceras son muy estrechas (cuidado con las curvas porque al girar esas miniaceras te puedes encontrar un tranvia de frente si te sales un poco). Cuando por fin llegas al portal (que está un poco metido entre dos edificios) tienes unas escaleras muy empinadas para subir hasta el tercer piso.
Otro aspecto negativo es que cuando llegamos la televisión no funcionaba, quizás porque los mandos no tenían pilas y no conseguiamos configurarla adecuadamente.
En general, es un piso económico y cómodo de vivir en él, que merece mucho la pena a pesar de las cuestas para llegar.
The apartment is good, very well equipped, plenty of crockery, two bathrooms, hair dryer, washing machine, etc. To reach to Alfama you can take a public elevator that also has a supermarket.
It is a beautiful apartment overlooking the sea, sometimes at night in the window, you can hear live fado coming from a distance while looking at the river, is very relaxing. It has two double beds and two sofa beds, ideal for 4-6 people, but they could be 8, but not recommended. There are bars and shops in the neighborhood that are pretty good for the environment.
Negative: The apartment is certainly in the depths of Alfama, if you have heavy baggage is difficult to advance due to the many slopes in Lisbon and the stony ground, sidewalks are very narrow.
appt. bien placé, dans un quartier populaire et animé, central, bons moyens de transport. Très belle vue
Mais escaliers très pénibles dans l'immeuble pour les moins jeunes...
Donné pour 8. mais cafetière pour 2, chaises pour 4. Chauffe-eau en panne l'avant dernier jour donc eau froide de douche 2 jours.
Literie du séjour ( canapé) très médiocre et défraichi, s'effrite, avec linge moyennement net.
Je loue moi-même 2 appartements de loisir et je n'aimerais pas que mes prestations sont médiocres.
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Perfect Location for a small familiy in the middle of Lisboa!
I can recommend the place: very good location, cosy, spacious and clean apartment with all facilities you need, nice, helpful and punctual host
Everything was to our full satisfaction. We can definetly recommend the apartment
We had a very pleasant stay at Wasabi Red Apartment. All what you need is available. The host was very kind. We had a very warm welcome. A lot of small grocery stores in the neighbourhood to do some shopping. We stayed 5 nights in Lissabon. The apartment is nearby tram 28 and metro. We stayed with 4 persons. The view is great. From the couch you have a view on the Taag. Lovely.
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We had a great stay!
The location is good, the cathedral of Se and the castle are just a few minutes walk away and the neighborhood is exciting with the labyrintish street plan. There is a lot of restaurants nearby and still, at night, it is a quiet area.
The apartment has a good layout, it's fresh, airy and modern, well equipped and with nice furniture. Both the kitchen and the living room have french balconies, and offers nice views of Lisbon, and from the roof window in the bedroom the view is even better! We would love to stay here again!!
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estuvimos super cómodos. La casa es muy bonita, hay que tener en cuenta que no tiene ascensor y es un cuarto pero de todas formas estuvimos muy bien!!
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A founder of the Sesame Workshop and co-creator of Sesame Street, Joan Ganz Cooney knew that educational television was her calling the moment she walked into Channel 13. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Cooney moved out east after college working as a publicist for the likes of RCA, NBC, and CBS's United States Steel Hour. It was at CBS when a colleague told her about educational television and her new career took off.
At a dinner party with Lloyd Morrisset, an executive at Carnegie Corporation, a conversation on whether children could learn from watching television spurned into a study on the topic funded by Carnegie Corporation and conducted by Cooney. The final report suggested a show like Sesame Street. With $8 million in funding, the Children's Television Workshop (now Sesame Workshop) was founded to produce the show. The first episode of Sesame Street premiered on PBS on November 10, 1969 to critical acclaim and high ratings, and after four decades remains a beloved children's television show.
Cooney was the first female non-performer to be inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame, was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Clinton, was awarded an Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement, and in 2007, the Sesame Workshop founded The Joan Ganz Cooney Center, named in her honor.


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By Chris Harris
If Arsène Wenger had had his way, Matthew Upson might be lining up FOR Arsenal rather than against them on Sunday.
The England defender arrived at Highbury in the summer of 1997 alongside Marc Overmars and Emmanuel Petit but, unlike that pair, his path to the Arsenal first team was blocked by an outstanding bunch of central defenders.
When Upson was ready to step up and challenge the likes of Tony Adams, Steve Bould or Martin Keown, injury problems restricted his progress. Upson did earn a Premier League medal in 2002 but a year later, after six seasons, 56 appearances and numerous false starts, he left for Birmingham.
Upson became one of the many players who learned much of their trade at Arsenal but put those skills into practice elsewhere. Wenger wanted to keep the centre back but is delighted to see him flourishing with West Ham and England.
"He is one of the players that I would have loved to hang on to," admitted the Frenchman at his pre-match press conference.
"If you take the players in the Premier League who have been educated here there are plenty of them. Steve Sidwell, David Bentley, Fabrice Muamba, Matthew Upson... but at some stage if you don't play them you have to let them go.
"What is important is that they make a career. Upson has made a fantastic career and I knew he was at the age where I had to give it to him or let him go.
"I felt he had, for a very tall guy, quick feet, good pace, a good left foot, a good long ball and he was good in the air. For a centre back that is not bad. He was good on the ball and that is why I am not surprised he has made a good career."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Montana's gun-rights supporters are ignoring the Constitution in misguided attempts to protect it
In Montana, as The Daily Caller reported Thursday, both state legislative houses repeatedly passed a bill championed by Marbut's gun lobby that would, with certain narrow exceptions, prevent federal agents from unilaterally arresting anyone living in the state, only to be vetoed by a Democratic governor. In South Carolina, as TheDC wrote in January, several tea party senators cosponsored a bill that would prohibit the federal government from obstructing access to firearms in the state in any way. And, as TheDC reported in January, Wyoming Republicans even introduced a bill calling for any federal agent who tries to enforce gun laws in the state to be sentenced to up to five years in prison and fined thousands of dollars.
These are not throwaway online White House petitions that exist because people are bored on the Internet, or want to make a symbolic point. In each of these cases, legislators have reiterated that they believe these bills — which do not reject specific federal laws, but vast arrays of established government powers — are on firm constitutional ground…
You might be wondering how all these initiatives square with the Supremacy Clause, which states that enforceable statutes passed by the federal government trump all conflicting state laws, with the Supreme Court having the final word on the constitutionality of state laws. What's the secret constitutional sauce that everyone's been missing, then — the one that prohibits the federal government from taking enforcement action that bothers state representatives?


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Southeast-Asian Pork Sataysby Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes
Moist and tender pork satays are served with a slightly spicy and exotic peanut sauce.
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I made these in preparation for a dinner party the day before and gilled them on the barbecue to perfection. I got rave reviews and already know this will be a new summer grilling favorite for friends and family alike. It was great to have all the prep done so you could relax and socialize then the only thing to do was be one with the Q. I left the weather to chance but thankfully that couldn't have been better if it tried.
An outstanding recipe - the flavors (both of the marinade and sauce) were remarkable. I decided to cook them on a cast iron rack on the Big Green Egg at 400 degrees. After4 preheating for a good long time I oiled the grate and placed the skewers on the rack - and they stuck like glue! I'm not talking about some wimpy glue stick kind of glue - I'm talking industrial strength aircraft epoxy! I salvaged them and finished them in the oven. I'm thinking perhaps next time I'll try a grill pan inside. What do you suppose the cause of the sticking was?
I usually bake these (less cleanup and of course they never stick this way) but I have done them on the BBQ before and did not stick. Sorry to hear about the sticky situation you experienced.
I am not sure exactly why they stuck for you. Perhaps the satays could have used a quick spray of oil before going onto the grill OR perhaps they just needed to be cooked longer and they may have just released on their own. I know if you are grilling and you take things off too soon, they can also stick.
Glad to hear that you still really liked them and that you managed to salvage them! Just curious did you make the peanut sauce to go with them?
Dawn - I did indeed make the peanut sauce. Remarkable! I have ordered a kebab stand to use on the BBQ and will try that soon. In reading reviews elsewhere of other foods cooked on the grill that incorporate sugar (or honey) in a sauce or marinade, apparently sticking is not uncommon. I am hopeful that the kabab set is the answer!
I think that this dish is perhaps not the dish for someone that is allergic to nuts as peanuts are in both the marinade and in the sauce. Without the peanuts it's a completely different dish. That being said you can try the marinade without the peanuts or try a different dish like chicken souvlaki with tzatziki sauce. Cheers!
I would think the marinade would be fine. It may lose a touch of flavor but it should be okay. You could even vacuum pack the marinade and the meat together. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking. I would think twice about freezing the peanut sauce though. It may suffer and become a bit watery once thawed. Cheers!
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Plans can change very fast in Antarctica. The U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) usually schedules two days for visitors to prepare in Christchurch, New Zealand, before they fly to McMurdo Station in Antarctica. But the runways in McMurdo are made of ice, and warmer weather this week had melted away one runway and was turning another into slush. That meant that the group TFK was part of would have to fly on an aircraft—the LC-130 Hercules—specially outfitted with skis. Skis are required because the wheels of a regular aircraft's landing gear would cut deep ruts into the soft ice of the runway. The crews who fly the Hercules with skis are from the New York State Air National Guard. The Guard has 10 planes and 26 crews who take USAP staff, scientists, and visitors to and from Antarctica. Our two-day prep time was shortened to one day because a Hercules with skis was available right away.
On the morning of our departure, we headed to the USAP's Christchurch center where we put on our Extreme Cold Weather (ECW)—overalls, parkas and bunny boots—and stuffed our hats and gloves or mittens in our parka pockets. We packed the rest of our gear into a checked bag along with our regular luggage. We also packed what is called a "boomerang" bag in case our flight "boomeranged" and had to turn back to Christchurch because of bad weather around McMurdo.
At the center, we watched videos on recycling, which is extremely important in Antarctica, and safety. Cold weather accounts for only 2% of injuries on the continent. Slips and falls account for most injuries. After the screening, each visitor was weighed with his or her luggage and carry-on bags. It's important to know exactly how much weight will be on the plane. How important? About 30 minutes after we had all checked in, the flight coordinator announced, "Well, folks, three people are not flying today because we have exceeded our load limit." Those three passengers would have to catch the next flight out in a couple days.
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Our group of about 30—including scientists, technical specialists, two newly hired cargo workers, and an eight-person film crew from New Zealand TV—crammed into a bus that took us to the USAP runway. Flight loadmasters Mike Goldman and Nick O'Neil explained flight rules and safety equipment.
We boarded the plane and picked spots along the red nylon bench seats that lined the sides of the plane. It's not a fancy craft. There are only a few small porthole windows. During the eight-hour flight, the passengers stretched out, slept, and read books. We all had to wear earplugs or protective headgear because of the noise. The temperature in the military plane ranged from comfortable to sweltering to downright cold. We each received a hearty bag lunch—two large sandwiches, several muffins, cookies, granola and candy bars, plus two bags of chips and an apple. I sat next to Elana Hawke, who is traveling with the New Zealand group. Elana won the 2013 Antarctic Youth Ambassador Environmental Award given by The Sir Peter Blake Trust.
In the cockpit, pilot Paul Breton, co-pilot Paul Benintenole, navigator Ernie Grey, and flight engineer Brandon Guthinger stayed in contact with ground control in Auckland, New Zealand. At the flight's halfway point, they tuned in McMurdo ground control to decide whether conditions would permit the plane to land. If not, we had enough fuel to fly back to Christchurch. Breton said that the decision to turn back happens in about one in 20 flights. He has been flying USAP flights for 18 years. "This is my last time down here," he told TFK. "I'm going to miss it." Because of the noise, it was difficult to hear each other. One of the crew loaned me his headset to make it easier to converse with the pilot. While we talked through our headphones, I could hear the crackle of ground radio conversations.
As we approached the coastline of the continent, Breton invited me into the cockpit to see the dramatic white coastline of Antarctica come into view against the deep dark blue sea. As it did, we smiled at each other and shook our heads in awe of Antarctica.
David Bjerklie is filing reports while traveling to Antarctica with the National Science Foundation. Track his progress and learn all about the icy continent at TFK's Antarctica Mini-Site.
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Lanai Dolphin and Snorkel Tour
Cruise atop calm paradise waters in a comfy catamaran while playful dolphins surf in your wake. Submerge in an underwater playground for snorkeling and floating, and top off your adventure with a lip-licking barbecue lunch.
Save 17% on adult tickets and receive 1 complimentary child ticket per paying adult
Bring the kiddos along for some family fun splashing in the temperate waters of Lanai across the bay from Maui. Snorkel to your heart's content, and swim alongside yellow tang and other colorful sea creatures in the secluded coves of Lanai. A rich tropical Continental breakfast and a delectable barbecue lunch fill your grumbling tummy. And you won't find any Styrofoam or plastic tableware on this adventure. This eco-friendly tour utilizes the best renewable resources onboard all six of its vessels.
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Check-in at 6:45 AM, depart at 7:30 AM from the Pacific Whale Foundation Discovery Store in Lahaina Town (winter hours may be earlier; please confirm cruise departure with Local Expert)
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Approximately 1 PM; to the Pacific Whale Foundation Discovery Store in Lahaina Town (winter hours may be earlier; please confirm cruise return with Local Expert)
Eco-tour information The Pacific Whale Foundation is an active player in protecting the habitats of marine life and ecosystems endemic to Hawaii, including endangered and threatened species such as green sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Each crew member is a trained naturalist and offers insights into marine life behavior and habitat; plus, they play games with kids to entertain and foster interest in marine life. The cue card fish, coral, and mammal discussion is often as educational as the snorkeling instructions are useful, especially if you are new to snorkeling and swimming in Hawaiian waters.
Departure and return times are subject to change.
One child 6 and younger receives complimentary admission when attending with a paying adult. Additional children must have tickets.
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Thank you all for brightening up my day!! I may have overdone yesterday a bit, and paying for it today. Moving slower than a snail...as worthless as.....an old farm expression comes to mind but I will not voice it here...let everyone's imagination work overtime.
I even got an email from QB wishing me Happy Birthday.
D_D, snow, I love snow. Its so white and so pure beautiful, until one has to go out into it. My last year down in South Texas, it snowed for the first time in 100 years at Christmas....beautiful!! Snow means moisture in the soil for Spring for gardens and farm crops.
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The 105th Distinguished Research Lecture will be presented on Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. in the Cristol Chemistry 140 auditorium. The Distinguished Research Lectureship is among the highest honors the faculty of the University of Colorado Boulder bestows upon a fellow faculty member, and the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member by the Graduate School. Its purpose is to honor and recognize an entire body of creative work and research.
This year's recipient of the award, Dr. Owen Brian Toon, will present "Dead Dinosaurs and Nuclear Wars." Dr. Toon was awarded the American Physical Society's 1985 Leo Szilard Award for Physics in the Public Interest for his work on nuclear winter. He studies radiative transfer, aerosol and cloud physics, atmospheric chemistry and parallels between the Earth and planets.
Dr. Toon has been a part of the University campus for many years and is currently a professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences for which he was the founding Chair. Toon helped conceive, develop and lead many NASA airborne field missions aimed at understanding stratosphere volcanic clouds, the ozone hole, the effects of aircraft on the atmosphere, and the role of convective and cirrus clouds in Earth's climate system. In 2011 he was honored with the American Geophysical Union's Roger Revelle Medal for work in atmospheric science and climate.
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Original post made by E-exchanges, Alamo, on Apr 9, 2011
I am as much of a fan of "less government" as the next guy but this is getting very troublesome.
Contra Costa District Attorneys are working hard with very limited resources. The Board of Supervisors is cutting an additional 9 lawyers from the CCC-DA office because of the funding priorities of our Board.
Of the nine Bay Area counties, Contra Costa County is at the bottom of the list of dollars spent for the DA per capita; about $27.00 per person. The next lowest is Solano at about $35 per person. The average is around $41 per person. Marin is the highest at $61 per person.
To bring CCC-DA to equal the next lowest funded DA's office, the county should add $8M to the CCC-DA budget and not cut $1.8M. This isn't about dwindling government dollars. It is about the priorities of our Board of Supervisors. While our CCC-DA personnel keep working on our behalf, we should let our board of supervisors' know our priorities for law enforcement.
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who does this old fool think he is fooling? over the past years he has complained of others using different names but he seems to have many.
and who the hell is alamo e exchange i know for fact i have lived in alamo many more years than he has and if we need to exchange birth certificates pick a place and show up with yours. i will be there with mine. alamo was a much nicer place without this know everything and his phony organizations
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on Apr 13, 2011 at 7:15 am
Dear [removed]
The general consensus from polling central and east county communities and neighborhoods is support for full funding of public safety as police, fire and district attorney operations. The concerns expressed in commentary among those polled are the priorities of supervisors in determining funding. A repeating question is who is served by supervisors in their funding choices and the concern is that funding is directed to supporters' interests rather than the general safety and welfare of communities and their residents.
Further research seems to support these concerns because county budgets are focused beyond essential services. As EMCEB considers coverage of county budget goals the subject of public safety should be addressed as an investment in community wellbeing that underlies all other county services.
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