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Benjamin Pollard
Age: 39 years old
Occupation: Builder
Family status: Single
Do you believe the federal government has struck the proper balance between protecting civil liberties and providing physical security?
No, I do not believe that the federal government has struck the proper balance between protecting civil liberties and providing physical security. In fact I would argue that the federal government is doing a very poor job on both counts, and that by seriously infringing upon the civil liberties of citizens of the United States and other nations around the world, we have consequently made the world a more dangerous place, as people rebel against our oppressive policies, and we lose the moral high ground in international affairs which would allow us to more effectively advocate against human rights abuses in other countries and protect freedom around the world.
I think it is utterly reprehensible that the United States Congress passed the so-called "Patriot Act" after September 11, 2001 which gave law enforcement agencies expanded powers to gather information and monitor the communications of US citizens and foreign nationals. Anyone who has read the book "1984" by George Orwell can see that the road we are travelling down could lead to a nightmarish scenario in which we all know that every word of every email or telephone conversation is being monitored by a "Big Brother" type government. Many Americans may not be aware of how close we are to that type of scenario already today.
It is also terrible that the Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for 2012, which affirms the authority of president to indefinitely detain without trial any US citizen who is considered a terrorism suspect. It was good that the Stop Online Piracy Act, which would have allowed the government to censor Internet sites, was was stopped thanks to courageous and empowering activism on the part of major Internet companies such as Wikipedia and Google, but it is appalling that Rep. Lamar Smith (Republican) and many other Members of Congress decided to support this bill and follow the lead of the People's Republic of China on civil liberties and access to information, not a nation widely considered a positive role model for America.
And it is reprehensible that the Republican-majority House of Representatives passed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act on April 26, 2012, which would allow the government to monitor citizens' Internet browsing activity, and citizens must become engaged and keep up the pressure on the Senate and President Obama to make sure that this bill is not signed into law. Clearly, we live in dangerous times when our ability to read information online without being overseen by the government is being threatened by those individuals who have sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution and then set about destroying our fundamental rights. We must get deeply engaged in the political process as citizens and write letters to our elected officials in Congress to prevent these types of laws from being passed in the future, and elect senators and congressional representatives who will be vigilant defenders of the civil liberties and human rights which are the foundation of our nation.
Policies such as the indefinite detention of terrorism suspects without charge or trial do not make the world a safer place—they serve as recruiting tools for terrorist organizations who are able to bring new blood into their groups much faster than we are able to kill their members. This policy and other similarly unjust policies must be reversed immediately.
We need to become a beacon of liberty and human rights once again, and stand up to China, Iran, Syria, and other nations that murder, torture and imprison their own citizens for nonviolent political action and expression of ideas. And in China's case, the government murders, tortures and imprisons the peaceful citizens of Tibet, an independent sovereign nation for more than 2,000 years that China has occupied since 1950 in an unbearably violent and oppressive manner, having killed more than 1.2 million Tibetans (out of a population of 6 million) in a brutal, barbaric occupation that can only be described as genocide. We must clean up our own house when it comes to respecting basic human rights and personal liberties, and then engage in a crusade to bring human rights and civil liberties to oppressed people around the world.
Do you support a cap-and-trade system of greenhouse-gas limitation?
Yes, I support a cap-and-trade system for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as one of the tools that are needed to reverse the catastrophic disruption of our atmospheric chemistry and climate that we are creating. Cap-and-trade systems, for those readers who are not familiar with this policy, allow the federal government to set a limit of annual emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants, and then either issue for free or auction off permits for industries that emit those gases. The industries then have incentives to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions, for example, so that they may sell (or avoid having to buy) emissions permits, and in theory as limits to emissions are progressively reduced over time, the permits will become more expensive as they are more difficult to acquire in the markets, and investments in emission-reducing technology, renewable energy, or carbon dioxide offsetting schemes such as reforestation will become more cost-effective and pursued more vigorously.
There are certain advantages to a cap-and-trade system over other carbon dioxide regulation schemes. For one thing, if permits are given away or sold for relatively affordable prices, there is less objection from industry than there is to other climate change policies. And in theory, acceptable emissions limits may be determined by scientific research. The manner in which the permits are distributed is a key issue regarding the equity of cap-and-trade schemes, and I believe that permits should be auctioned off or sold rather than issued for free to industries who are already emitting polluting gases, as the giving away of permits tends to reward the dirtiest industries and companies, such as coal-fired power plants, and penalizes those businesses that have already taken the forward looking steps of reducing their own emissions or transitioning to clean energy sources.
In my opinion, a much better approach to reducing carbon dioxide emissions would be to impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon taxes are already in place in British Columbia and Australia, thanks to the pioneering work of their governments. On their own, such taxes can be regressive as lower income citizens spend a greater portion of their income on gasoline and heating oil than wealthier citizens, and are already barely able or unable to afford those petroleum products now. I believe the solution to this political and social equity issue is to create carbon tax rebates for lower income citizens to help them afford the additional cost of gasoline and heating oil.
All individuals would still have strong incentives to change their consumption habits, by supporting the construction of a nationwide rail network, bicycling and walking whenever possible, and moving back into towns and cities and reducing demand for sprawling suburban developments that destroy rural beauty and are based on unsustainable petroleum prices and transportation habits. Increasing the cost of non-renewable and unsustainable fossil fuels would also create additional incentives for people to remodel their homes and other buildings to make them more energy efficient, or build new, ecologically sustainable buildings, which would reinvigorate the construction industry and provide much-needed employment opportunities for people in that sector and other growth industries that will arise as we make a transition to a sustainable economy.
Do you believe the federal government should do more to help students afford college?
Yes, I do believe that the federal government should do more to help students to afford college. I believe one of the best ways that the federal government can help students afford college is by expanding opportunities for service in the armed forces, the Peace Corps, and a domestic civil service corps. Federal programs could support high school graduates to enter into one of these public service corps and receive part of their compensation as financial support for a college education or vocational training. Also, the public service would in itself be a continuation of public education, as participants would learn physical fitness, nutrition, punctuality, discipline, and valuable skills through their service training.
I also believe that there is also a role for the federal government in working to reduce the costs of higher education. Federal policies could support the creation of new nonprofit educational institutions, with accreditation as universities in some cases, and make better use of the Internet, which I consider the greatest tool for learning available to humanity. Colleges and universities can make much more widespread use of video and audio recordings of entire courses to be viewed or listened to via the Internet. Students could then write papers, take exams, and follow the other necessary steps toward completing their higher education under the guidance of professors and teaching assistants who could teach from anywhere. Federal regulations and accreditation standards could do a lot to promote reducing the cost of education through online learning.
Do you believe health-insurance plans should cover contraception without co-pays?
No, I do not believe health insurance plans should cover contraception without co-pays. While I fully support the use of contraception, I do not believe that it is fair for health insurance plans to include contraception without co-pays, because in essence this would amount to a subsidy of sexually active heterosexual couples from chaste individuals and homosexuals, unless premiums were higher for sexually active heterosexuals, which would have a similar effect to co-pays for contraception or allowing individuals to purchase contraception themselves outside of their insurance plans.
Will you vote to end the Bush-era tax cuts on the wealthiest Americans?
Yes, I would vote to end the Bush-era tax cuts on the wealthiest Americans if it would be possible to vote on a bill addressing that issue alone. However, the Congress will soon be facing difficult negotiations to address raising the federal debt ceiling limit, and any discussion of ending the Bush tax cuts will be part of a broader conversation between the Democrats and Republicans in the US Congress about how we reduce the federal deficit. Given that Republicans have indicated their strong opposition to ending the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, I believe that the parties may have to reach a compromise that does not involve ending those tax cuts.
In order to reach an agreement with the Republicans, Democrats must show that we are serious about reducing federal spending. As American citizens, we all have to study the federal budget and start discussing what areas of government spending can be cut which have the most beneficial impact on creating economic growth in the private sector. The Wikipedia entry on the US federal budget is a good place for many people to start their research, and discussions with friends and colleagues can identify other good sources of information.
First of all I believe that we need to dramatically cut or completely eliminate all subsidies to the fossil fuel industries, nuclear power, and industrial agriculture. There are other wasteful subsidies that have resulted from crony capitalism in our government that can be eliminated as well, but these only represent a relatively small portion of the federal budget. The major items in the 2011 federal budget of $3.6 trillion in spending (which is based on $2.3 trillion of revenues and $1.3 trillion in deficit spending) are Medicare and Medicaid at $835 billion (23 percent), Social Security at $725 billion (20 percent) and defense at $700 billion (19 percent).
We need to dramatically reduce our spending on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. We can do this in part by greatly reducing health care costs through education about physical education and nutrition to make Americans healthier, supporting adoption of effective preventative health care including massage therrapy, yoga, acupuncture, chi gong, and many other forms of traditional medicine. We also must create policies which control health care costs and reduce the profitability of health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and others in the health care sector. We should introduce means testing for Medicare and Social Security, as wealthier Americans do not require financial assistance from the federal government. I also believe that we need to look at policies for limiting the amount of public funds that are spent on expensive medical procedures at the end of Medicare recipients' lives. In 2001, we spent 27.9 percent of all Medicare expenditures on the last year of life. We simply cannot continue our unsustainable fiscal practices of spending trillions of dollars that we do not have, and soon will be unable to borrow.
In 10 words or fewer, please express your view on Congressional compromise.
Bipartisan cooperation is imperative for addressing challenges facing our nation.
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Discussion in 'Member Introductions' started by rkelley, Aug 10, 2009.
so is there anybody from around the houston, tx area here
Welcome to the site! I lived in La Porte for 30 years before moving to the lake. There are a few folks in your area on the site. I'm sure you'll get some "shouts" from the Houston folks! Have fun!
Welcome to the site...just moved from TX a couple of months ago.
I'm originally from Katy, but I'm living in northeast TX now. Welcome to the site!
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Another edition of "Cheese-tastic Classics"! This is a very special installment, as it marks the series debut of the Governator, Arnold Schwarzenegger. For his inaugural appearance? There is no better movie than "Commando", a true masterpiece du fromage.
In this post, I have something extra special for Commando fans! Incontrovertible documentation that finally answers the question "Just how many dudes does Schwarzenegger kill in the infamous assault on the island scene?"
Ohhhh yes I do…
John Matrix lives with his daughter in a secluded house on a mountainside. They live in a state of bliss that has rarely been experienced by humans. It is rumored to have been achieved only by the high level gurus and dedicated practitioners of transcendental meditation. Babies on ecstasy aren't this happy. But Matrix and his daughter Jenny are. It's a nirvana on earth that nearly qualifies as an alternate plane of existence…
Matrix, however, is ex-special forces.
And his past is about to catch up to him.
His old team members are being tracked down and killed… it's feared that he's next. And it's true, he is.
Shortly after being informed that he might be in danger, his home is invaded by a tactical squad that kills the guards that were left stationed there, and then kidnaps his daughter. Matrix makes his first kills of the movie, and rolls his sabotaged truck straight down the mountainside in a kamikaze attempt to prevent the kidnapper's getaway, but he's too late. They have Jenny.
Apprehended by the kidnappers who took Jenny, Matrix is held captive himself, and given an ultimatum. A South American dictator (Arius) that Matrix helped to depose now wants Matrix to help him regain control of his country – Val Verde. Matrix, you see, could gain an audience with the ruler that the US installed, seeing as he was instrumental in helping him gain power. Then, Matrix would be in position to carry out an assassination.
If he doesn't agree, Jenny will be killed. Matrix's former squadmate in the Special Forces, Bennett, holds a knife to his daughter's throat in order to demonstrate their seriousness.
Matrix reluctantly agrees, but only to be set free of his captivity. He's escorted to the airport and put on a plane to Val Verde along with an armed escort. As soon as the guard is distracted, though, Matrix strikes. In a swift and silent act, he kills his captor, and then looks for a way to escape the plane. Taking off at 150+ MPH? 100 feet or so off the deck? It doesn't slow Matrix down one bit… he jumps from the landing gear, splashes down in a bog at the end of the runway, and gets up as if it were nothing. NOTHING.
He gets off the airplane and shadows Sully through the airport. The skeevy little minion is attempting to pick up a stewardess who's just getting off work. The audience is introduced to Cindy, played by Rae Dawn Chong, in what has to be one of the least well written and most horribly acted characters ever brought to the screen.
Unfortunately for Cindy, Matrix will stop at nothing to save his daughter (JENNY!!) and she's in position to help him. So Matrix forces his way into her car, and makes her follow Sully… After a confrontation in a shopping mall that results in about five dead cops, a dead associate of Sully's, Matrix Tarzan swinging above the food court, Matrix and Sully wind up in a high-speed car chase that ends with Sully flipping his Porsche, and Matrix and Cindy slamming into a telephone pole without incurring any injuries whatsoever.
Matrix then proceeds to dangle Sully over the edge of a cliff, trying to scare the whereabouts of his daughter out of him. When he gets the piece of information he needs… it's asta la vista, baby.
"Remember, Sully, when I promised to kill you last?"
"That's right, Matrix you did!!"
"I lied."
After disposing of Sully, Matrix is one step closer to learning the location of his daughter (JENNY!!). He lays an ambush for Cooke, the next Arius associate in the chain. After a fight in a motel, Matrix, with Cindy still in tow, is led to a warehouse where he obtains the location of Arius' island. Now he has his target, all he needs is some gear. He drives a bulldozer through the front window of a store with a cache of military weapons (subtlety is not Matrix's strong suit), he and Cindy begin to load up weapons for his assault on Arius' island.
Unfortunately for Matrix, apparently the Police will arrest you if you just drive bulldozers through the front of stores… who knew? He's hauled away by the cops, and his mission to save his daughter (JENNY!!) is in jeopardy.
Thankfully for him, Cindy is so loyal by this point that she's willing to fire a bazooka at the Police.
The Police van flips and explodes in a manner that allows Matrix to escape unharmed. Once freed, he and Cindy hightail it to the local Marina and commandeer an amphibious light plane (Cindy knows how to fly, of course) and head to the island to begin one of the most legendary sequences in movie history.
Once on the Island, Matrix gears up. Putting on a cargo vest, putting on his war paint, strapping himself up with weapons. He is about to embark on one of the most prolific killing rampages in movie history. The bullets will fly, the corpses will pile up. Matrix will use machine guns, hand guns, rocket launchers, knives… landscaping tools. His kill count tally grows exponentially with every second that passes. It's long been thought of as too much carnage to keep track of…
A few words on the methodology. If a victim jumps backwards with arms flailing, or slumps over clutching their stomach, or falls from a height… they are considered to have been killed.
Because John Matrix does not miss.
There are no "wounded", no "survivors", just a lot of deaded dudes.
I took care not to double count kills. They came rapidly, it wasn't easy. Many of the victims were actually the same actors with new fake mustaches just lining up to get killed anew. But it was worth it… the exciting results of my research proved that the true tally was actually higher than previous estimates had speculated! (I was the one doing the speculating) The count was previously thought to be somewhere in the mid 70s.
But I am here to tell you today… The final answer? 86.
The evidence is below.
After easily dispensing of Arius' personal army, Matrix dispatches the dictator himself. A shotgun blast to the chest kills him unceremoniously…
But Bennett still awaits.
Jenny (JENNY!!) who has gotten loose, leads Bennett on a chase into the basement boiler room. Matrix follows, the only thing between he and his daughter's safe return (JENNY!!) now being his former squad mate. It's a mano a mano conflict that was pre-destined from the outset.
Matrix goads Bennett into a knife fight. The blades slash and flash. The two choke each other, punch each other. It's a throw down of epic proportions. Bennett actually survives being electrocuted at one point.
And in the end, it's resolved by Matrix ripping a pipe off of the wall, and hurling it so powerfully, it impales Bennett right through his faux-chainmail shirt.
"Let off some steam, Bennett"
Matrix has saved Jenny. Balance is restored to their world. Bliss is once again felt rippling across the universe. It's the stuff that musicals are made out of…


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About Kathy Herman
Kathy Herman is the best-selling author of thirteen novels, including the Baxter series, Poor Mrs. Rigsby, and the Seaport Suspense novels. Her thought-provoking stories are ordinary enough to be believable, and extraordinary enough to stick with the reader long after the cover is closed. Kathy and her husband, Paul, live in East Texas and have three grown children and five grandchildren. They enjoy world travel, deep sea fishing, and bird watching–sometimes incorporating all three into one big adventure!


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Irish name meaning night. Not commonly spelled with an 'E'. Unisex name. Shanden's are usually very independent people. They are protective. They don't like to be bothered with people. Very sexual and great in the bedroom usually. Natural born liars and can get themselves out of anything really. Like to be argumenative and the leader.
Shanden is voted group leader because she has survival instinct.
Shanden can whoop some major ass if she gets mad enough.
Shanden can whoop some major ass if she gets mad enough.
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Being self-conscious, in the negative sense, is related with dwelling or perching on something. You are afraid that you are not secure in your seat, so you grasp onto something as you perch. It is like a bird perching in a tree: the wind might blow the tree, so the bird has to hold on. If the bird falls asleep in the tree, it still perches, still holds on. Like the bird, you develop that extraordinary talent to be able to perch even in your sleep. So this perching process goes on all the time. It is not restricted to conscious action but goes on inadvertently as well.
From The Dawn of Tantra by Herbert V. Guenther and Chögyam Trungpa, page 81.


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Ok, I have removed the honey supers from my hives and now Im ready to do some fall medications. I dont want to over medicate. What should I start with? What order and what is really needed?
Jay T
Ok, I have removed the honey supers from my hives and now Im ready to do some fall medications. I dont want to over medicate. What should I start with? What order and what is really needed?
Jay T
What symptoms are you seeing that would call for treatments?
Regards, Barry
You bring up a great point Im a new BeeK and I dont know for sure what to look for, and I hate to medicate when its not needed. Where would you suggest I look for maybe a check list of diseases to look for?
Jay T
I was wondering the same thing. Considering the horribly long, wet winter and spring we had in Oregon this year, are there are any prophylactic treatments to consider to keep the hives healthy? Considering the sudden change in weather, I suspect our fall has arrived, too.
Like Jay T, I dont see any obvious problems, but Im also not 100% sure.
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Well your first job would be to assess the hive.
How was the honey production?
How is the brood production?
Is the brood healthy?
what are your mite counts... drop method, alcohol wash, sugar roll method.
If you are doing the alcohol wash or sugar role, you need the bees from the brood frames (w/o the queen)
From there, since your weather has been rubbish, you might consider a pollen patty supplement. I am a firm believer in good nutrition. A diifficult growing season puts stress on plants. Stressed plants = poor pollen proiten.
then you might consider feeding fumagillin B for nosema prevention
and or terrimyacin for AFB prevention
And finally a mite treatment. Now for the mites, when you test them, realize that the mite count doubles in % every three weeks. At four weeks brood damage occurs. At this time of year, anything over 2% will see problems for the wintering bees. What this means is your chance of winter survival decreases.
If you are in a dearth and have pulled your honey, start feeding your hives so they can maintain strength and colony numbers for the winter. In our winters we feed about 5-7 gallons of feed for winter survival. this feed is given in a couple of weeks so they can dry it down and cap it before winter sets in reducing the amount of moisture in the hive for the winter
There's an overview of common diseases and pests here:
Keep in mind that this is from 1980.
Also, if this is your first year with bees, make sure you have read up on treatments and understand the consequences of treating bees both prophylactically and as needed. Changing plans down the road can be costly.
Check these out:
Regards, Barry
"Beekeeping Tips for August"
by Todd Balsiger -- Oregon Beekeepers Association
>>August is a difficult time to work bees - it is hot and the bees have a strong inclination to rob. But there are vital tasks to be done that will greatly increase the odds for winter survival that we must do.
>>Treat for varroa in early August - the latest you should delay is the 15th. Our objective is to raise a healthy crop of winter bees. Some of our mite treatments are hard on the bees too, and that is partly why it is important to begin your treatments early so that they have time to recover. >> http://www.orsba.org/htdocs/regionalbranch.php
I've been regularly culling drone pupae as my mite 'treatments'. (varroa prefer to reproduce in drone cells) I have a drone foundation frame in each hive where the queen mostly like to lay her drone brood. A few other drone cells get built here and there on other frames, but I let them have that.
I also leave the screen bottoms completely open, and keep some upper ventilation open as well. The bees seem to be thriving so far. I saw lots of new honey yesterday in the upper deeps, but I will be leaving that for the bees for winter stores. There are upper supers in place just in case they want to give me some honey before the end of the year, but so far they are just keeping busy filling and arranging things in their two deeps.
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Before buying a used car, follow this 4-step inspection program to determine the vehicle's reliability, condition and value. It'll help you negotiate a fair price and avoid expensive repairs after the purchase.
It's a great vehicle, but only if you can afford the repair parts. Don't be surprised by sky-high parts costs after you've bought the vehicle. Get all that information up front at rockauto.com.
Family and friends used to ask me if a certain vehicle was "a good one" only after they'd bought it. Hello? What am I supposed to say then?
Buying a dependable used car takes a little bit of homework. Here's a four-step plan that you can follow to have the best shot at getting a car that won't turn into a money pit. This step-by-step inspection program works whether you're buying from a car lot or a private party. It's not rocket science, just simple logic.
This story isn't about cosmetic issues like rust, body dents or dirty carpets. Plus, I'm assuming you're buying a vehicle that's out of the factory warranty period.
Once you decide on a few vehicle models you're interested in, it's time to begin your research in online forums such as edmunds.com and automotiveforums.com. These are two Web sites where you can read comments and ask questions of a pool of thousands of people who actually own that vehicle. Review the owners' comments and ask about their ownership experience. Find out if there are any recurring problems with that year, make and model and how much the owners have shelled out in repairs. Then ask whether they'd buy the same vehicle again. They'll give you the straight dope. Some forum members respond immediately, but be patient; it might take a few days to get plenty of responses.
Meanwhile, check out rockauto.com's "Repair Index" to compare repair parts costs (Photo 1). You may find, for example, that a certain European sedan's alternator replacement could cost upward of $800, whereas the same item for a similar domestic model is relatively cheap at $150. When you're buying a used vehicle, parts cost is a major concern.
System lights should come on, then turn off, when starting the engine.
Measure the remaining tread depth to determine how much tread is left. New tread depth (for cars) is usually 11/32 in., and tires must be replaced when they're at 2/32 in.
Turn the wheels fully left or right and crawl under the fender. Shine your flashlight on the pleats of the rubber CV boots. Look for tears or grease.
Shine your flashlight into the oil filler opening and check the color of the metal engine parts. They should be shiny. Then swipe your finger around the inside of the oil filler opening to check for sludge buildup.
Yank the transmission dipstick and place a few drops on a white cloth. If it's dark brown and smells burnt, walk away from the car.
Check the tires. If you see cracks in the tread or sidewall areas, or notice any steel wires sticking out, you'll need new tires immediately. So deduct at least $450 from the seller's asking price (more for truck or SUV tires).
Next, use a tread depth gauge (less than $5 at any auto parts store) to check the tread at the edges and center of the tire (Photo 2).
Tread wear that's worse on one edge of the tire indicates an alignment problem (minimum $100). Irregular tread depth around the tire (cupping) indicates worn struts or worn suspension components (strut replacement runs about $450 for parts and labor).
Check the fluids. Fresh brake fluid is honey-colored. But dark brown brake fluid may still be good. Your best bet is to buy brake fluid test strips at an auto parts store. Count on $65 for a brake fluid flush.
Engine coolant comes in many different colors, but one color is the kiss of death—rust. If you see that, run, don't walk, away from this vehicle. You'll have nothing but costly repairs (radiator, heater core, water pump, etc.) down the road. Flushing the coolant at this point won't help because the damage has already been done.
Fresh transmission fluid is bright red (Photo 5). If it's light brown, it's due for a change (figure about $175 for a complete change-out with the manufacturer's fluid). If the vehicle doesn't have a dipstick, have your mechanic check it at final inspection.
Rick Muscoplat, an automotive expert at The Family Handyman, will show you how to measure tire tread on your vehicle so you will know when you need to replace your tires.
Make several stops to heat up the brakes. Then accelerate to 30 mph and slow to a stop. You shouldn't feel any pulsation. If you do, negotiate a lower price.
Accelerate to 50 to 60 mph on a straight, level section of highway and let go of the wheel (keep your hands close). Note any left/right wobble or vibration. The vehicle should drive straight with minimal input from you.
This isn't a "once around the block," 10-minute drive. You need to really put the vehicle through its paces on city streets and on the highway. Here's what to look for.
Negotiate a price based on your findings. But make it contingent on a clean bill of health from a professional inspection.
Most mechanics charge about $100 for a used-vehicle inspection, and it's the best money you'll ever spend. But before you commit to the inspection, negotiate the best price based on any problems you've already discovered (Photo 1). Then make the final purchase contingent on a clean bill of health from your mechanic. Make sure the final inspection includes a scan tool check for "readiness monitors" and "pending codes." I'm warning you—don't skip the final inspection step just to save $100.
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- Hui-Michael (Manuscript in Process): What special educators need to know about ELLs.
- Hui-Michael, Y. (2012). Educating Asian American students with exceptional needs. In Obiakor, F. (Ed.). Multicultural education for learners with special needs in the twenty-first century (pp.85-104). Information Age Publishing.
- Hui-Michael, Y. & Garcia, S. B. (2009). Teachers' Perceptions and Attributions of Asian American Students: Implications for Special Education Referral. Journal of Multiple Voices for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learner, 12 (1), 17-35.
- 2009-2011($114,828) Urban/Multicultural Special Education Project (PI and Grant Administrator)
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The grant supported efforts of Title I and Title III schools with a focus on reducing disproportionate enrollments of English Language Learners in special education programs, reaching Annual Yearly Progress, and enhancing school and community/family collaboration.
- Hui-Michael, Y. (Feb. 2014). Assessing English language learners: Implications for RTI and special education referral. Proposal accepted by the 43rd Annual National Association for Bilingual Education Conference, San Diego, CA.
- Castagno, K, Kene, P, Hui-Michael, Y. (June 2014). National and international worldviews on children, youth, and education. Presented at American Association of University Professors.
- Hui-Michael, Y., Aragon-Hanley, D. & Laramee, S. (Apr. 2013). Meeting the needs of ELLs with disabilities: A bilingual inclusive model. Presented at Council for Exceptional Children Teaching Exceptional Children's Annual Convention.
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For those of us who pollinate almonds the best time of the year is about here. If you have been doing this a while you have probably dealt with a grower or two who think the price of bees is way to high.
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With the surge in prices the last few months.....even the California varieties hoovering just short of 3 bucks and the nons substantially more any decent grower can easliy afford $200 today compared to 150 last year. If they pull the crybaby trick tell them you will take a pollination price increase that is only 50% of what they are getting compared to the price of nuts a year ago.
More stories of bees crashing at the same time more trees are going in the ground. Met another "row crop guy" last night at the basketball game who just put in 70 acres this week. Total of 200 new acres in the ground in the last 3 weeks within 3 miles of our ranch. People don't put that kind of money into the dirt when the payback outlook is $0.
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I can live with the injury situation because we have so little control over that. But the DLine coming up as flat as they have just drives me crazy. Someone else said earlier Blackburn leads in sacks. I'm not sure it's true but it would not surprise me. Maybe tomorrow they just tell Stevie Brown BLITZ when you're on the field.
Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. MB Rule # 1
But we have the deepest pass rush defense in the NFL. And Osi has NEVER been too good against the run. Cause he appears to be is always pass rushing, and over-committing to mobile QBs. Plus he never shuts up. Dont matter as he will be gone next year.
Anyway, I hope he get another ring this year!!
Osi calling out a ruunning back is the biggest freaking joke there is. Richardson will run right over Osi, that is, of course, assuming that Osi actually positions himself to stop a running play. It's like Tyron calling out Calvin Johnson before a game or something.
Last thing osi needs to be doing is challenging any NFL Rbs right now
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A deer farm assistant manager who was dismissed after more than 20 animals died from disease has been awarded more than $12,000 in lost wages and compensation for wrongful dismissal.
Michael Cracroft-Wilson was working for Mount Hutt Station Limited, west of Christchurch, when the farm was struck by an outbreak of Yersinia disease in 2011.
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I am running into hives that have large amounts of drone comb. Bees are swarming before I get to them. Do most people cull the drone comb during a cut out?
I am running into hives that have large amounts of drone comb. Bees are swarming before I get to them. Do most people cull the drone comb during a cut out?
I cull 90-95% of ALL the comb during a cut-out. I really just save 2-3 frames worth of brood with maybe a couple little patches of drone, and some scattered nectar & pollen interspersed in the brood (the younger the better) comb. That way, I know I'm not giving the bees more comb than they can defend (I learned that the hard way...lost my first 3-4 cut-out hives due to that screw-up), but I AM giving them enough nectar+pollen to keep everyone healthy for a couple days, and giving them some young brood and (hopefully) eggs to anchor them, and for them to raise a new queen from in case their queen got injured during the cut out
P.S. I'm the only guy doing cut-outs (that I know of) in a 5-county area here in coastal South Texas, so I have had lots of opportunity to learn from my multitude of mistakes
I have been culling the majority of the comb as well. The cut out I just did was full of bees. It was about 10 ft high by 2 ft wide by 8 " depth. There had to be at least 60,000+ bees. I ended up rubberbanding drone comb, and any decent pieces out of my cull comb bucket. I figured they needed something to stand on. That is if they don't take off.
BTW, how many cut-outs do you do? Are you doing for-profit removals; or just one every now & then?
There are a lot of bee removers around here. They charge a lot and I usually get the folks who can't afford to pay someone. I do it as a hobby and for the experience. I might be crazy but I don't charge. They are just an exhausting but thrilling experience. With that being said I do one every couple weeks or so but things are picking up and doing more lately. I kind of want to get it down to a science, but not there yet
Well, I'll refrain from commenting on the craziness of doing removals for free.... lol
Anywise, you should REALLY get yourself a good bee vac; bought or built, ether way. From personal experience I can tell you that doing a removal WITH a bee vac just "feels like cheating" compared to doing a removal WITHOUT one! (and, as a fringe-benefit, any bee vac with top bars, or frames, inside can be used as a temporary [or a couple even as a permanent] hive for the girls, reducing absconding problems).


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For a room with an enviable view, take a four star hotel in the Colosseum area of Rome. From here you've got great access to not just this fantastic stadium, but you'll be in walking distance to the Roman Forum and find easy access to the city's metro and Rome's green areas and spaces.
The Termini station area of Rome has great four star hotel options and is popular for visitors seeking to explore the city's glamorous side. In this area you'll be within easy reach of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, the stunning Palazzo Barberini, and the impressive Terme di Diocleziano. It is especially handy for the stylish Via Veneto zone and its popular pavement cafes.
Legend has it Augustus said, "I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble."
Venture to The Eternal City to see the marble wonder for yourself. Start your adventures with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, and marvel at Michelangelo's famous frescoes. Next, toss a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain for good luck, linger around the perfectly manicured Villa Borghese gardens, and visit the Castel Sant'Angelo, which was once Rome's tallest building. After touring St. Peter's Basilica and posing for a photo in front of the Colosseum, relax at one of the best 4-star hotels in Rome, Italy.
Here at Expedia.com, we'll help you find lodging within easy reach of the ancient structures and world-renowned masterpieces. For cheap deals on Rome 4-star hotels, browse our selection and find one that suits your preferences and price range. You'll come across charming hotels with rooftop terraces and inviting places that serve up Italian cuisine. Once you pick the ideal lodging, rent a car in Rome, so you have the freedom to explore The City of the Seven Hills wherever and whenever.


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Study refutes link between violence and media
A new long-term study has refuted a connection between violent media and real world violence, and raised doubts regarding the methods of earlier studies with contrary findings.
Study headlines
PS4 and Xbox One lure devs back from PC, mobile - survey
Developers abandoned consoles towards the end of the last generation, but sexy new hardware is bringing them back.
If you could work for any developer, who would you pick?
Developers all want to go work for Valve, apparently. How about you?
70% of Australians play games, 90% of homes have a gaming device - study
A new study has found gaming is extremely common in Australia, and that the typical gamer is a pretty average person.
EEDAR report finds typical male gamer spends big on social games
A new report form EEDAR suggests the majority of mobile game "whales" are young men who regularly play lots of video games.
PS4, Wii U, Xbox One combined unit sales to be 5% lower than current gen - research firm
Cloud-based streaming won't be a selling point for next-gen consoles, according to a new report from ABI Research, which also doesn't expect unit sales to reach those of current-gen systems within the first five years at market.
Violent media not a predictor of violent behaviour according to university study
According to a recent study published from Texas A&M International University, watching violent media as a child is not necessarily a predictor of violent behaviour in the future. The study outlines that genetics and social environment have a larger impact on personal development.
Game piracy not as widespread as trade body, torrent sites claims - study
An academic study into file sharing has found much lower levels of game piracy than those claimed by the Electronics Software Association.
Study: female gamers receive three times as much trash talking
An Ohio University study has found that female gamers are likely to cop way more flack than their male counterparts. In a report published on Gamasutra and other sites, researchers said they observed female-identified Halo 3 players receive up to three times as many negative reactions than male or unidentified players to general, friendly comments. […]
Studies reiterare improved cognition effects of shooters
A new feature in Scientific American Mind details a number of studies which demonstrate links between playing shooter games and improvement in various mental faculties such as eyesight, spatial reasoning, spatial focus, visual acuity and decision-making. None of the studies are especially new but taken together paint an interesting picture; Polygon has a full report […]
Sports games fans mostly white men, find "meaningful" experiences in-game
A survey into precisely who is buying all these annual sports games releases has turned up predictable demographic information, but also discovered some delightfully counter-stereotype results.
Study finds regular gamers skilled at surgery sims
A recent study challenged surgeons and regularly gaming teenagers to complete robotic-surgery simulations, and found the gamers just as skilled as their professional rivals.
Communities double a game's lifespan - study
Research conducted by Raptr suggests gamers tend to hang around twice as long for developers who actively engage with their player base.
Study - co-op play linked to less aggressive real world behaviour
An Ohio State study suggests playing co-operative games and game modes may be linked to friendlier behaviour later on – but competitive play won't.
32% of UK gamers are "strategists", says analysis firm
Marketing companies shilling demographic information to publishers isn't new, but this one – Playnomics – does something kind of interesting by categorising all gamers into eight types, depending on how they play.
Report - Intense gaming linked to improved mental performance
Rsearchers have noted a correlation between playing violent action games and being a smart cookie.
Study - World of Warcraft helps improve cognitive function among the elderly
A North Carolina State University study has found World of Warcraft can help improve spatial awareness and attention levels in elderly players.
Study finds excessive gamers more depressed
Early results from an Australian study show those who game to excess report greater levels of depression and anxiety.
Research - Cheating in games is infectious and unpopular
A new University of Tampa paper examines the results of a study into the Steam community and found that those who cheat in games tend to pass the habit along to others. Researchers checked out the 700,000 cheaters among Steam's 12 million members, as well detailed activity of 10,000 volunteer accounts, and found cheaters rapidly […]
Study - Just 44% of US gamers buy games
A new report suggests a large number of self-identified gamers don't buy games, preferring to share with friends and family.
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70% of Australians play games, 90% of homes have a gaming device – study
EEDAR report finds typical male gamer spends big on social games
PS4, Wii U, Xbox One combined unit sales to be 5% lower than current gen – research firm
Violent media not a predictor of violent behaviour according to university study
Game piracy not as widespread as trade body, torrent sites claims – study
Study: female gamers receive three times as much trash talking
Sports games fans mostly white men, find "meaningful" experiences in-game
Study – co-op play linked to less aggressive real world behaviour
Report – Intense gaming linked to improved mental performance
Study – World of Warcraft helps improve cognitive function among the elderly
EEDAR: 51% of NA PS3 and 360 owners purchased DLC over the last 12 months
Wednesday Shorts II: Worms, charity, Felicia Day, SWTOR, Alan Wake
Saturday Shorts: Sales, L.A Noire, Mario concepts, SOE triple cash
Friday Shorts afternoon edition: Prototype 2, SWTOR, science, Rock Band, DiRT 3 shots
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"I'm not much on rear-window ethics," quips Lisa Fremont (Grace Kelly), long-suffering fiancée of obsessive voyeur L.B. Jefferies (Jimmy Stewart), in Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 masterpiece. She's referring to the increasing cold-bloodedness of her beau's surveillance of his neighbors, his eagerness to impugn them with the basest of motives and behavior, his indifference to the common virtue of charity. Not unlike the ethics of the filmmaker himself, perhaps, except that Hitchcock turned his cold-blooded observations into disturbing illumination.
Five decades later, filmmakers and audiences are still trying to catch up with the master on the politics of peeping. In search of moral and cultural clarity, or at least audience appeal, recent films have looked back to Rear Window, a movie epitomizing the essentials of cinema and civilization: voyeurism, paranoia, and repression. Impulses which, if anything, are more urgent now than ever.
In short, Rear Window has become high concept. Look at the top of the box office for the past three weeks and you'll find the surprise hit Disturbia, a note-by-note reprise of Hitchcock's film recast with teens, reset in the suburbs, and tarted up with a 21st-century slasher sensibility. This week, Civic Duty returns the story to the adult world and injects a post-9/11 twist. Next week, the Scottish Red Road adds feminism, Big Brother, and startling sex to the scenario.
Are we in for a renaissance of Hitchcockian thrillers that jangle the nerves as they reflect our deepest anxieties? Probably not. Though Andrea Arnold's Red Road possesses some of the legendary director's greatness, no one will mistake Shia LaBeouf and Sarah Roemer in Disturbia for Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly. As for Disturbia's director, D.J. Caruso, all his Friday the 13th cut-ups don't compare with a single, sublimely framed glance from Raymond Burr in Rear Window.
But this isn't about quality, it's about Zeitgeist. Hitchcock's film came out in the wake of the McCarthy investigations and the Korean War. The government stoked the nation's fears of subversive infiltrators, encouraged citizens to spy on each other, compelled those under investigation in Hollywood to name names and point fingers. A culture and politics of fear prevailed.
Sound familiar? Since 9/11 we've grown used to the idea that not only should we suspect everyone of evildoing, but that we should also welcome the intrusion of government surveillance into our private lives. This mood has only intensified since the massacre at Virginia Tech. The second most-asked question about that outrage (after the unanswerable: why did he do it?) has been, why didn't anyone notice that the perpetrator was a dangerous whack job and do something about it? So maybe the lesson to be learned from Virginia Tech is that we haven't been paranoid or suspicious or intrusive enough.
Rear Window and the recent films it has inspired suggest a different response. In these films, more suspicion and surveillance doesn't lead to more understanding, but to alienation — not just from our neighbors, but from ourselves. The search for the truth can sometimes lead into the labyrinth of paranoia. And the evil we see in others can sometimes be a reflection of our own fears and desires.
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I like Diehl on the team but just not as a starter. We're getting good play out of our tackles currently and I'd hate to see that messed with.
I'm KIDDING....I would never say my daughter's painting of me sucked! But the sentiment in reference to Diehl is true. I love what the guy has been as a Giant, but it's clear that he's not the same player anymore....we all get old, it's a sad fact of life.
Next year we need to address the basics in the draft and FA, the DLine and Oline.
Spin that Webb young Davis
biz as usual ... haha and fans cheering for Diehl's injury still ... he's been here awhile and Eli hasnt missed a game DUH ! ... these fair weather / bandwagon fans are worse than ever
direct product of winning the Super Bowl ... you get the no nothing leftover any bandwagon fans ... pffftt
Apologize to Melo 5
With the OLine seeming to have improved a little, I think they will ease him back in so that's he's 100 % healthy when he takes the field.
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Cirilo 'Chilo' Madrid found guilty
Madrid, 67, convicted of fraud, embezzlement
EL PASO, Texas - After four hours of deliberations, a jury found Cirilo "Chilo" Madrid guilty of public corruption charges Friday.
Madrid, 67, is convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States, theft or embezzlement of federal funds and mail fraud.
Judge Frank Montalvo ordered Madrid immediately taken into custody. Defense attorney Leon Schydlower asked Montalvo to consider granting bond, saying that Madrid is not a flight risk.
Montalvo said the facts of the case have not changed, but said, "He has reasons, several years worth of reasons to abscond." Madrid was not cuffed in the courtroom, but instead led by bailiffs to a small chamber adjacent to the courtroom to prepare for transfer to detention.
Before leaving the courtroom, the judge admonished Madrid not to make any unusual financial transactions prior to sentencing. He gave specific examples, telling Madrid not to give a family member a large Christmas gift, not to make a large lump sum payment on a mortgage, and, "If you've been wanting a new car, don't go into that showroom, or you'll make things very difficult for your family."
Federal prosecutors had said Madrid, who once served as CEO of the nonprofit behavioral treatment center Aliviane, worked with others to bribe a former county judge in exchange for government contracts.
His alleged co-conspirator was Ruben "Sonny" Garcia, the former head of LKG Enterprises. Federal authorities say from 2005 to 2006, Madrid and Garcia bribed former county judge Dolores Briones $24,000 in exchange for government contracts for LKG totaling $600,000.
According to the ABC-7 archive, LKG was supposed to conduct evaluations of children being treated in the Border Children's Mental Health Collaborative, a federally funded program that aimed to keep children from being sent out of town for treatment of mental and behavioral issues.
ABC-7 reported that the county, which was in charge of the federal grant to fund the collaborative, eventually dropped LKG for not conducting the evaluations despite receiving hundreds of thousands of government dollars to do so.
Garcia and Briones have pleaded guilty. Sentencing for Madrid, Garcia and Briones is scheduled for March 22, 2013.


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Marissa Mayer Seems Nice, But Yahoo Has No Future
Gerald McEachern | Posted 09.19.2012 | Canada Business
Read More: Steve Jobs, Product Development, Carol Bartz, Yahoo, Business Turnaround, Jerry Yang, Marissa Mayer, Google, Al Ries and Jack Trout, Marissa Mayer Salary, Marissa Mayer Pregnant, Dotcom, Canada Business News
Yahoo is under new management, and according to the business media this week it's up to talented Marissa Mayer to "pull a Steve Jobs" to turn around the company. But today Google still dominates the search engine category, the Huffington Post corners content, and Yahoo dominates, well, nothing. So, sorry, Yahoo. I just don't get why we'd need you any more.


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just arrived in DC when a Volvo nearly flattened me. Like a fool, I
was snapping pics of a Kony 2012 van rounding a rotary. Such a sight,
I figured, was less common than a decade-old "Support Our Troops"
magnet, or a rolling remnant of any other fad cause that expired some
time ago. It was a shot worth risking a limb for, but as it turned
out, I didn't have to jump into action.


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West's 'Yeezus' expands into darker territory
Fri., June 21, 2013, midnight
It's hard to digest all of Kanye West on his new album.
"Yeezus" is the rapper's darkest, eeriest and most erratic album of his six solo releases. He is in militant form on the 10-track set, rapping over beats that are artsy, electronic and gloomy. It's a far stretch from the contemporary rap and pop success he achieved with more than a dozen Top 10 hits, including "Gold Digger," "Stronger" and "Heartless." But that isn't necessarily a bad thing.
"Yeezus" continues on the dark and emotive path he set on 2010's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" and "808s & Heartbreak," which was released two years earlier. The production throughout "Yeezus" is exceptional, with Rick Rubin, Daft Punk, No ID, RZA and more helping out. The album flows nicely, with songs including layered vocals and transitions that elevate them to great heights: "On Sight" starts the album with the right energy, and West gets an epic and soulful assist from Charlie Wilson on the closing track, "Bound 2." It's a classic Yeezy effort and arguably the album's best track.
Lyrically, though, West isn't always at his best. The album lacks deep storytelling from the 36-year-old, which he powerfully delivered on past albums. He sounds random and frustrated at times, and at others, he'll frustrate you (he raps of an oral sex act from a nun on "I'm in It"). Really? FOR-REALZY, YEEZY?
West raps about religion a good amount on "Yeezus," which is his Jesus-like moniker. "If I don't get ran out by Catholics, here come some conservative Baptists," he says on "Black Skinhead." And on "I Am a God" – well, you get it.
But religious folks won't be the only ones upset with the album: While West has promoted "Yeezus" with performances on "Saturday Night Live" and video projections to match the album's wild sound, he's releasing it without a huge single on radio or on the charts. There isn't even an official music video. While he charted new territory on "Twisted Fantasy," that album was sprinkled with radio-ready anthems like "All of the Lights."
For the performer with the largest voice in rap – and sometimes in all of music – he deserves praise for not conforming to mainstream and radio rules like other pop stars. He may lose some fans because his new sound isn't easy to digest, but he'll likely gain others, too.


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If we are to be a culture that cares more about eating than work or God, then Gather is the sort of institution we need. Marx thought religion was the "spiritual aroma" of human capacities suppressed by alienated labor. Now we neither labor nor believe, but live in thrall to the aroma of the next dish delivered to our table. Marx hated that "man (the worker) feels that he is acting freely only in his animal functions — eating [and] drinking." We have come to accept it. And if we must then, let's appreciate places like Gather, which make eating and drinking feel genuinely elevating.
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Venetian Risotto
"Risotto is the king of the first courses in Venice due to the rice mills operating in the Veneto from the end of the 15th century," says Sara Cossiga, sommelier and gourmet tour organizer (www.venicevenetogourmet.com). The stock should be added slowly to let the rice absorb it little by little.
3 cups Vialone Nano or other risotto rice
2 ounces bacon, minced
1 onion, minced
2 1/2 pounds shelled fresh peas, reserve the pods
1/2 pound green asparagus
3 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons grated parmesan
Pinch of parsley
1 bay leaf
1 quart vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Place the pea pods and bay leaf in a pot, add 1/2 quart salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 30 minutes. Discard the pods and keep the broth warm.
Fill another pot with one quart salted water, bring to a boil, and add both the peas and the asparagus. Simmer for several minutes, drain the vegetables, and dice the asparagus.
Melt two tablespoons butter in a medium pot and add the onion and bacon. Stir until golden, about ten minutes. Add the asparagus and peas. Stir for five more minutes, then add the rice and stir to coat well. When the rice is translucent, pour one big spoonful of the peapod broth into the pan and stir constantly until the broth has been absorbed, then add more broth. Continue for about 18 minutes.
When the risotto is tender it should look soupy but not watery. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, stir in the parmesan cheese and the remaining butter, and allow to rest for two minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Servings: Serves four
Sea Bass in Green Sauce
"Fresh caught sea bass is a delicacy in Venice and is served here with a sauce that appeared in a 14th-century cookbook written in Venetian," according to Sara Cossiga, sommelier and gourmet tour organizer (www.venicevenetogourmet.com). "The vinegar, so important for food preparation, smoothes the fishy taste of the anchovies, while the parsley adds a fresh scent and natural color," says Cossiga.
2 pounds fresh sea bass
2 quarts water
1 onion
1 celery stalk
1 garlic clove
2 thyme twigs
1 dry bay leaf
4-5 parsley stems
5-6 black peppercorns
1 glass dry white wine
Green sauce:
1 1/2 ounces parsley leaves
1 1/2 ounces capers
1/2 garlic clove
1/4 onion
3 anchovies, salt-packed
1 egg, boiled
Handful white soft part of bread soaked in white vinegar, then squeezed
Olive oil
Pinch salt, pepper to taste
For fish:
Clean the fish, gently rub off the scales, and rinse thoroughly in running water. Put all the ingredients except the pepper and wine into a big pot. Bring to a boil, then skim it, and let boil for 15 minutes, adding the pepper and the wine. Let simmer for 30 more minutes, then turn off the heat and remove the fish.
Place the sea bass on a large plate, remove the head, the tail, and the backbone. To serve, spoon some green sauce on one side of each serving plate, then add the sea bass. You can filter the broth, freeze it, and keep it for a seafood risotto, just remember to add salt when you use it.
For sauce:
Rub the salt from the anchovies and wash in running water. Remove the backbone and the tail, then separate the fillets. Chop anchovies into pieces and set aside. Put all the ingredients in a mixer with the bread and chopped anchovies and mix at high speed, while slowly adding the olive oil until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Add pepper and salt, if needed.
Servings: Serves four
Zaleti Cookies
Named for their yellow color (zalo in Venetian, giallo in Italian) these cookies are made using corn flour and used to be sold door-to-door, according to Sally Spector, author of Venice and Food. "Cookies are some of the best kept secrets in Venice," says Spector.
9 ounces butter
9 ounces sugar
5 eggs
Pinch of salt
12 ounces white flour
12 ounces yellow corn flour
9 ounces raisins, soaked in tepid water for a few minutes to soften
Preheat oven to 350ºF (176ºC). Cream together butter, sugar, and salt. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and then stir in flour and raisins. The dough should have a solid, uniform consistency. Form the zaleti by hand: The traditional cookie is about three inches long and tapered at both ends, but it can be made smaller or larger according to personal preference. Bake on greased cookie sheets for about 15 minutes. Zaleti are sometimes lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar after baking, while still warm.
Servings: Makes about 36 cookies
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Excerpt: "By all accounts, getting his new long-term contract done after almost a year of haggling was almost as steep of a hill for wide receiver Victor Cruz to climb as making the Giants roster as an undrafted rookie free agent out of UMass three years ago.
Like everything obstacle that has come his way, Cruz hung tough and waited patiently for things to fall into place. So now that that he has a deal that secures his and his familys financial future with a pact that will pay him $45.879 million over the next six years, Cruz is ready to take on his next challenge.
That challenge is to build on what the Giants single-season receiving yards record holder with 1,536 yards in 2011 started the last two seasons in which he has logged 2,628 regular season receiving yards on 168 receptions and 19 touchdowns., earning his first Pro Bowl nod last year
Continue to be consistent. Continue to catch the ball well. Continue to score. Eliminate the drops and continue to be the same person that I am, smiling from ear to ear when Im making plays, Cruz said on Friday at the opening of Giants training camp.
Although Cruz, who missed the entire spring while the details of his new deal were being hammered out, didnt get a chance to do any work with quarterback Eli Manning during the teams downtime before camp due to schedule conflicts, both receiver and quarterback feel that re-establishing that chemistry will be just like riding a bicycle.
I think having Elis experience, he knows exactly where he wants to place the ball and I know where he wants it, Cruz said. Its just a matter of physically doing it, physically getting the routes down, but Elis a tremendous help in terms of understanding the playbook. Understanding what he wants out of each one of us and it will be easy for us to get back on the same page.
He knows the offense well so it should not take us long to get back on track and get to work, Manning added. Obviously, we dont have many practices before this first pre-season game so we have to get right back at it.
Its also going to help Cruz to have a healthy Hakeem Nicks back in the lineup. Last year with Nicks hobbled by a knee injury, opposing defenses were able to clamp down on Cruzs production by doubling him more often than not.
Itll make all the difference, Cruz said of having Nicks back at 100 percent. Hakeem is a special player, and when hes healthy and all of us are out there on the same accord, playing together, were a tough team to beat. So I think when hes out there healthy and everybodys clicking and everybodys on the same page, I think its just going to be beneficial to the success of our team. Read more...