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Three straight postseason losses in three different seasons.
Could there possibly be a common thread?
After all, the previous two games were very different from Sunday's loss to the New York Jets. Super Bowl XLII was a blown fourth-quarter lead. Last season's loss was out of hand just minutes into the game.
Yet there are a few trends that have emerged from the New England Patriots' past three postseason games.
In all three cases, a potent offense was left scrambling for points. So what went wrong? Let's examine three common areas of concern.
Pressure on Brady
The Jets got to Tom Brady for five sacks Sunday. Shaun Ellis and crew kept pressure on the Patriots quarterback despite overloading the secondary. In fact, the Jets utilized four or fewer pass rushers on 44 of 50 dropbacks, yet still managed to apply consistent harassment.
It was the first time Brady had been sacked five times in a game since Super Bowl XLII against the New York Giants.
That playoff connection brings up a troubling trend.
Dating to 2003, Brady has gone 120 consecutive regular-season starts without being sacked five times. Yet it's happened twice in his past three playoff games.
Last year's playoff game against the Ravens followed the same storyline, as Brady was sacked three times. The first led to a lost fumble in the Patriots' own red zone on just their third play from scrimmage. In what became a blowout, that was a clear turning point.
Brady has been brought down 13 times total in his past three postseason starts. This contrasts significantly with the dynasty years of the early 2000s. In Brady's first nine playoff games, he was brought down a total of 12 times.
So why haven't the Patriots been able to protect their prized asset? It would be far less troubling if they hadn't been doing such a good job in the regular season.
In 2007, in the midst of one of the most prolific passing seasons in NFL history, Brady was only sacked 21 times. In 2009, the team only allowed 18 sacks, the fewest by a Patriots team since the schedule went to 16 games. New England was sacked on only 3 percent of its pass plays, the second-lowest mark in the NFL that season. The offensive line's performance was even more impressive, considering that two of those 18 sacks were of backup Brian Hoyer in garbage time.
Again in 2010, the offensive line was strong during the regular season. The Patriots were sacked 25 times, the fourth-fewest in the NFL, and second to the Colts among AFC teams.
The Patriots won three Super Bowls in part by keeping Brady on his feet. Now, consistent pressure has contributed to turnovers, hurried throws and, ultimately, three straight postseason losses.
Losing offensive rhythm
The Patriots struggled to find an offensive rhythm Sunday, as evidenced by 127 net yards in the first half.
Appearing on Boston sports radio station WEEI on Monday, Brady reflected on one key area of struggle.
"We weren't effective enough in our play-action pass, in making big gains out there to take them out of what they were doing," he said. "More so than anything, that's what it came down to."
Poor production on play-action may seem fairly trivial, particularly for a team that works out of the shotgun so often. However, as Brady alluded to, it allowed the Jets to dictate the game.
Out of the play-action, Brady finished 4-for-8 for only 23 yards. Factoring in a pair of sacks, the Patriots managed only eight net passing yards on 10 play-action dropbacks.
While certainly a small sample size, the numbers take on greater meaning considering Brady's effectiveness on play-action passes during the regular season.
He completed 70.6 percent of play-action passes for a 143.8 passer rating. Compare his 11.1 yards per attempt during the regular season to Sunday's 2.9 yards per attempt.
So what went wrong? In part, it comes back to the Jets' defensive pressure. In 115 regular-season dropbacks in play-action, Brady was sacked only six times. It happened twice in 10 dropbacks on Sunday.
Of course, this wasn't the first time that New England failed to establish offensive rhythm.
Last year against the Ravens, a massive early deficit did most of the damage. Trailing 24-0 in the first quarter, New England found itself in an unfamiliar position.
The lead allowed the Ravens to drop back and take away the middle of the field. Brady finished 0-for-7 with an interception on passes in the middle of the field. During the 2009 regular season, that's where he was most efficient, completing 72.9 percent of passes in that direction.
Super Bowl XLII was perhaps the best example of the Patriots getting forced out of their bread-and-butter offense.
During the 16-0 regular season, Brady and Randy Moss made the deep ball a key part of the offensive arsenal. That led to 13 touchdowns on passes thrown over 20 yards. Of those, five came on throws over 41 yards. Brady wound up with an almost unfathomable 109.0 passer rating on passes thrown over 20 yards.
So what happened in the Super Bowl? The Giants took away the deep ball, and Brady finished 0-for-8 on such throws.
In all three games, a significant part of the offense remained dormant. A failure to adjust prevented points from going on the board.
Plagued by slow starts
The Patriots may have led 3-0 after the first quarter Sunday, but that was only because the Jets failed to convert on a red zone opportunity that came gift-wrapped by Tom Brady.
Once again, the Patriots were plagued by turnovers and inefficient offense in the first quarter of a playoff game.
One of the NFL's top scoring teams in the first quarter, New England came up with only three points despite two trips inside the Jets' 30-yard line.
The Jets were a notoriously slow-starting team in 2010, illustrated by their failure to score an offensive touchdown in the first quarter since Week 4. Understanding that need to come out strong, this stands out as a huge missed opportunity for New England.
Brady's interception on the Jets' 28 was perhaps most notable for ending his record streak of 339 consecutive passes without getting picked. However, it also meant the end of a lesser-known streak.
He had thrown 128 straight passes in the first quarter without an interception, a key to the Patriots' early-game success.
That streak dated to last season. His previous first-quarter pick? Against the Ravens last postseason, when he threw two interceptions in the opening frame.
Here again, we have a trend extending to the past three playoff defeats. The Patriots' first-quarter performances have set them back for the rest of the game. Brady in particular has been terrible, and the offense has followed suit.
Last season against the Ravens stands out as one of Brady's worst quarters ever. He finished with two interceptions and a lost fumble to go with zero net passing yards.
Against the Giants, the slow start hangs more on the defense, which allowed New York to open the game with the longest drive in Super Bowl history (9:59). Still, Brady was just 3-for-7 for 23 yards.
Over these three losses, Brady has a 22.6 passer rating in the first quarter.
Since 2007, he has committed only five first-quarter turnovers in 49 regular-season games. The Patriots are 41-8 in those starts.
He has four turnovers in his past three postseason games. The Patriots have lost all three.
Jeremy Lundblad is a researcher with ESPN Stats & Information. He provides statistical analysis for ESPNBoston.com.


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My research interests are in floristics, conservation, plant ecology, and plant systematics. My research group is active in working on the floristics of the Cross Timbers and Colorado River bottomland plant ecology. Students are active in projects involving conservation of Cross Timbers plants. We have also completed studies that have examined the burrow ecology of the Texas kangaroo rat, a state-threatened species. Systematic studies of the genera Arachis (peanuts), Chelone (wild snapdragons endemic to eastern North America), Castilleja (paintbrushes), and Nothochelone (a wild snapdragon endemic to western North America) are also ongoing.
Several graduate students are working on research projects in my laboratory. Paige Cowley, has completed a two year flora of Hunewell Ranch and a survey for rare plants on the ranch. Volunteers, Sam Kieschnick and Sara Harsley, are working on the conservation and ecology of a rare, endemic species of the West Cross Timbers.
In the past, two undergraduate students, Elizabeth Watson and Mark Nelson, have worked on Texas Kangaroo Rats, a state threatened mammal species. They examined its ecological preferences and with Dr. Russell Pfau, assessed population genetics using molecular markers. Undergraduates Angela Roberson, Cherlyn Jackson, Marti Samuel, and Jennifer Tucker used molecular techniques to examine genetic diversity in tetraploid peanuts.
Graduate students have also worked on a number of projects over the past several years. Jeff Brister has compared the floristics and ecology of wetlands of different ages. Shannon Burgess has worked on county floral records from Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. Chad Stasey has examined vegetation associated with the Texas kangaroo rat burrows at two sites with different grazing regimes, as well as the animal's behavior. Staci McPhail has documented numerous Eastland County floristic records.
Several graduate students have worked as a part of a research group with undergraduate students. Shyam Shindhar, a graduate student worked with two undergraduates, Jennifer Jurney and Nathan Leslie, to screen wild plants and related hay crops for drought resistant genes. Graduate student Adam Lucksinger helped undergraduates Angela Day, Lashea Macke, and Travis Wilburn examine vegetational changes in four communities at Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) and make the first Checklist of PINS plants.

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Review draft aquatic invasive species plan at Cass County open houses
Review draft aquatic invasive species plan at Cass County open houses on Aug. 7
The public is invited to review and comment on a draft aquatic invasive species plan for Cass County at two open houses — Wednesday, Aug. 7, in the Rotary Meeting Room, Walker Area Community Center, Walker, and Thursday, Aug. 8, in the Commissioner's Meeting Room, Cass County Land Department, 218 Washburn Ave. E., Backus. Both meetings are scheduled from 4-6 p.m.
Aquatic invasive species have the potential to negatively impact the county's ecology, economy as well as the water bodies enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. A group of stakeholders has drafted a plan to coordinate county response to the threat of aquatic invasive species to increase prevention and awareness efforts.
The plan is based on the Minnesota State Invasive Species Management Plan, which is a coordinated approach for multiple agencies and organizations with an interest in managing invasive species. The draft plan calls for Cass County to coordinate the overall plan, but much of the work will be done by volunteers.
The committee included representatives of Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, area fishing guides, Realtors, resort owners, lake associations and shoreland property owners.
Copies of the draft plan are available from members of the committee. Contact John Ringle, Cass County Environmental Services, at 218-547-7256 or Jerry Lerom, president, Association of Cass County Lakes, at 218-363-2059 for information.


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When producers Praveen Sharma (Braille) and Travis Stewart (Machinedrum) of Sepalcure took over the booth at the San Francisco warehouse venue 103 Harriet, a crowd ballooned onto the main floor from the adjoining 1015 Club. Many of the spectators were gearing up to celebrate the new year at the following night's demented hippie rave Sea Of Dreams and brought with them a loosey-goosey playful freedom unique to San Francisco. You know: A kid with crutches tugged playfully at a man's oddly styled beard up at the front, and a very grown-up woman wound through the crowd in a short tutu skirt, cowboy hat and Daisy Dukes—that kind of thing.
The duo started out with "See Me Feel Me," one of the more soothing and melodic bass tracks off its self-titled debut album. Sharma and Stewart cycled through most or all of the tracks on Sepalcure, from "Carrot Man" to "Me." They put off playing the single "Pencil Pimp," which made its rounds from radio stations like BBC Radio 1 and East Village Radio to your local Urban Outfitters in the last few months.
The two producers are pretty cute together, Stewart with his hip little mustache and Sharma bobbing up and down behind the decks. Although Sepalcure's music channels a pretty, swirling palette of sounds, Sharma and Stewart are just as physically invested in their performance as EDM rave DJs like Dillon Francis. Sepalcure's chillness is wide-eyed, motoring along over pulsing and plodding dance beats.
The San Francisco flavor of the crowd and the heady danceability of Sepalcure's set made people-watching the main event. Instead of all facing the DJ booth, Sepalcure's audience boogied with each other, taking turns on that pair of crutches and dancing eyes closed, facing the crowd with beer in hand and hood up.


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Wed., Aug. 7, 2013, 12:58 p.m.
7-foot sturgeon surfaces belly up in Lake Washington
FISHING -- Despite being 7 feet long, an old-timer has been living peacefully unbeknownst to the masses outside of Seattle, until last weekend.
Check it out in this report from KING 5 TV.
And this initial report in the Seattle Times.
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Is it normal to pee EVERY hour after having Smart Lipo MPX Vaser procedure done? I got my 1st Smart Lipo done 5 days ago and another touch-up this morning. And I have been peeing a lot since day 1. I'm wondering, does the fat actually go out of the body thru the pee, or it's just a plain pee? My upper stomach still looks big, I'm hoping it's all water there that I can pee it out.
Is Frequent Urination a Side Effect of SmartLipo MPX?
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This week we are treated to the last set of ideas from the creative students at PS 207 in Howard Beach. For the final categories presented here, the students were asked to share their ideas on how to improve their community and the world at large. Heady stuff, but as you can see, the kids were up to the challenge.
Ideas for the Community
Family Literacy Day, Family Movie/Reading Night, Game Night with your family at PS 207, Math Night, Career Day, Community Service Day, Community Party, Keep our library open 24/7, Put a garden near every park bench, Build a community garden, Gymnastic equipment in the schoolyard, Create a disaster fund to help the community if a hurricane hits, Build a football field, Build a kickball field with bases, foul lines and home plate, Make a T-Shirt that says, "We survived Hurricane Sandy", Help build the houses of those hurt by Hurricane Sandy, Throw a party for Hurricane victims, Stars for Hope Program in our community, More parks in Howard Beach, Make the parks bigger, Help people if they fall down, Create a local donation center for Hurricane Sandy, Collect money for people who are sick, Have a "Help and Rebuild" Day for our community, Walk-a-thon to raise money for cancer, Raise money for Brookdale Hospital to fight cancer, Make more green houses, More fund-raisers, Help people, Give to people in need/donate clothing, Build more fun places for kids, Keep our community clean/have a "clean-up" day, Clean the community/ clean water supply, Clean up Howard Beach for Earth Day, Collect money for Hurricane Sandy victims, No littering in the community, More swings in the playground, Use the school for plays, music and other things after school, To start a "pay it forward" program in our school/community to help others, Put cameras to see if anyone is littering around our neighborhood and finally Grades 3-8 should take turns cleaning up the neighborhood.
Ideas for the World
Help the homeless, Teach the whole world to read, Stop burning gasoline and use electric cars, Make better gun laws so that people don't get killed, Make guns illegal in the USA so that people won't get killed by them, Stop bullying, Stop smoking, Stop drugs, To give money to poor people, Be nice/kind to each other, To stop being mean to people in the world, To stop stealing in the world, Make the world a cleaner place, Help people who are injured, Help to beat breast cancer/any type of cancer, Help the earth, Help the homeless, Keep our world safe, Stop Alcoholism, Not to judge people by how they look but by what is in the inside, Donate to people who are poor, Donate books/DVD's to those who need them and last but not least, No fighting in the world/bring peace.
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Modern Apartment with TV
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חדרי שינה1
גודל650 ft²
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Accommodation summary
Brightly sunlit and featuring wooden flooring, the apartment includes a comfortable double bedroom containing 2 double beds. The living room offers a relaxing atmosphere and incorporates a dining table and a desk area. A compact kitchen is included.
Known as the 'crossroads of the world', the renowned Times Square is a 25-minute journey using New York Subway. The Gothic-style St. Patrick's Cathedral is also 25 minutes' away using New York Subway. The LaGuardia Airport is 30 minutes' away by bus.
The Elmhurst district is home to a flourishing Chinatown as well as 2 large shopping malls and many lively pubs and restaurants.
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We had a very pleasant stay in this apartement and we can really recommend it.
Jason is an exeptional friendly and helpful person. He is showing you every detail of the equipment in the apartement and takes care that you understand how to find the nearest subway, the shops etc. He even made a short trip in his car with us to show us the streets and places nearby.
The apartment has ample space and is very well equipped, even better than written in WIMDU. You do not find only WiFi but an internet PC with a big flatscreen, an immense TV etc. The bed is very good, the kitchen has everything you might need, there is a seperate bathroom one floor down. There is a heating and air condition.
The apartement is situated in the loft of a house with other residents on the groundfloor and first floor. The environement is calm and interestingly international. You will find many chinese shops.
We went to Manhattan daily by subway. It is a tiring trip because it runs all the way under ground, but within 35 min you are at Times Square.
For us this place was ideal and we could not wish something else.
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The appartment is really nice, you have everything you need there in one big room: kitchen, living room with TV, a desktop computer you are free to use and two beds to sleep at, one single bed and one bigger bed for two people. Additionally, a fourth person could sleep on the couch in the living room. Furthermore, you have your own private bathroom. The appartment is located in Queens and it's a 5-10 minutes walk to the next subway station. From there, you can reach JFK airport in about 10minutes, downtown NYC is 30 minutes away by train and you have an excellent view of the town when getting to Manhattan by train over the bridges.
We stayed for almost a week at the appartment and really enjoyed our stay. Jason has been a perfect host, always helpful and welcoming!
Thank you Jason for having a great time in NYC! When we come back to NYC we will definitely try to book your appartment again! :-)
Our stay at Jason's loft could not have been any better. He was super nice, picked us up from the train station and showed us around the apartment and the neighborhood. Definitely a good host! The apartment itself was very spacious, clean and quiet. The subway station is a 5 minute walk away and there's a nice mall that is about 10 minutes away by foot. We really liked the area the loft is located in. It usually took us about 30 minutes to get to downtown Manhattan. We will definitely be staying at Jason's place again whenever we're back in New York!
We had a very nice time in Queens! The flat was perfect - close to metro and Jason was very helpful and supportive whenever we need help and answered promptly!
Many thanks for this!
The visit was great! Jason is a very nice host, he will help you with any question you have. The appartment was very beautiful and equipped with anything you need. A nice big television, a computer, proper bathroom, two bedrooms with very good beds. Subway is very close and also shops and a few diners are close. Great accomodation!!
The apartment was perfect! Everything was clean and looked even better in real than it did in the photos.
The keyless entry makes entering and leaving the apartment very easy without having to worry about losing a key.
The subway station is pretty much around the corner. The walk takes less than 5 minutes. From there, several trains take you to Manhatten in about 20 minutes. The ride from and to JFK Airport takes about 30 minutes.
Jason was a great host, he was waiting for us as we arrived and helped us carry our suitcases. He even had bottled water waiting for us in the refrigerator.
We will definitely come back. Thank you, Jason!
Jason was a very nice host. The appartment was 30 minutes from Times square by using subway, several grocery stores were in the area. The area is quite and safe. Next time I would chose Jason´s apartment again. Thanks
We had a great stay. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed four our 10 days stay. Jason was very friendly and always reachable if needed. The location is convenient, near to the subway, shops and restaurants. Would definetly stay here again.
we (a group of 3 26-yrs old girls/womans) jason was soo friendly and realible. we feel very safe in his apartment. it was big, clean and very near to the subway. the apartment had everything like a hotel.
if youre hungry... around the apartment are sooo many restaurants... almost any time open. you see 2 korean restaurants, mc donald, subway, colombia food, tibetan food, indian food and so much more...
you find also many supermarkets which have almost everything you need..
we felt safe like i said also in the evenings... dont know what to say more than book by jason! just do it now! you will not regret.
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Yossi Liebowitz Writes Memories of Chanukah for Spartanburg Magazine
USC Upstate adjunct professor Yossi Liebowitz writes about his memories of Chanukah in the latest issue of Spartanburg Magazine.
Liebowitz writes about the modesty, simplicity and smallness of Chanukah in past years. He also tells stories from his childhood. Read the article.
Liebowitz joined Congregation B'nai Israel in Spartanburg in 2003. He is a singer and regular columnist for the Herald-Journal.
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This is a discussion on Movie with Subaru as star car! within the Everyday Impreza Talk forums, part of the Community - Meet other Enthusiasts category; Originally Posted by UEDan I actually saw the damn thing 2 weeks ago. Not AS totally fake as F&F. Everyone's ...
Haha I just watched this last night. I pretty much wanted to call it Quick and Ferocious. Too similar but some nice cars and not too bad of a movie. Not gonna watch it again though.
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what kind of air nailer to get?
I'd like to get an air nailer for 1/2" osb sheathing on walls, and to frame some partioning walls.
All the framing nailers seem to use too large of nails for the sheathing. Finish nailers don't have the head on the nail which worries me. I'd like to get one gun that does both... and is cheap.
What kind of nailer does everyone use for sheathing?
I have the porter cable that Atlantic recommends and I can second the recommendation. You can get these reconditioned from time to time to save a few bucks. That PC nailer will shoot 2" as smallest nail. That would be fine for sheathing. Longer than you need but also not a problem. So, if you were to get one nailer for both framing and sheathing you want a framer and just use the smaller nails. I have even used 3" nails in sheathing when thats all I had available. No problem.
Actually, we use 2" to 2-1/2" ring shank nails for ext. sheathing...
Good point - Yea, the PC will shoot Ring shanked and spiral nails down to 2".
My local tool rental has the N75C-1 for $25/weekend. I used that last weekend, I'll get it again for a weekend or two in the future when I need it. My limited use of it doesn't justify me spending $300 or so for one to keep.
It was a great little gun though, I used 2 1/2" nails with the adhesive on the ends. Thanks for the input.
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Fiscal autonomy and quality of governance in OECD countries
Using a panel of 24 OECD countries, we study the link between the autonomy of sub-national governments and the quality of governance of a country. The results show that fiscal autonomy worsens citizens' perceptions of governance quality. In particular, the delegation of policy responsibilities to the regional level produces a robust negative effect on quality.
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Best BBQ Ribs
Spiced, smoked and slathered in sauce: These rib recipes represent the best of barbecue, as well as some international twists.
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Neelys' Wet BBQ Ribs
The Neelys' secret seasoning mix is the final touch in their fall-off-the-bone tender ribs recipe.
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Easy BBQ Short Ribs
Sunny makes short ribs a cinch: Simply pour her homemade BBQ sauce over the ribs, cover wth aluminum foil and roast until deliciously tender.
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Smoked Ribs with Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce
Going to Carolina in your mind? Consider this recipe your ticket. Bobby layers on the flavor with a dry rub packed with ancho chile powder, a tangy vinegar-based "mop" for basting, and a BBQ sauce sweetened with brown sugar, molasses and honey.
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Memphis Dry Rub Ribs
Don't slather sauce on your ribs before smoking if you aim to cook them in true Tennessee fashion. Here we apply a complex rub –– coriander, mustard powder, paprika, cayenne and more –– marinate them overnight and then cook them until the ribs develop a rich, dark crust.
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Northern-Style Ribs
This rib recipe doesn't require any special seasonings before cooking; the smoker and rich, red-colored bbq sauce add more than enough flavor.
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Memphis-Style Dry Rub Ribs
Made with cayenne pepper, ground cumin, paprika and dried oregano, this rub gets the spicy-to-smoky ratio just right.
Get the Recipe: Dry Rub Ribs- Memphis (Dave's Dinners)
Golden Gate Chili Ribs
Hoisin and honey give Ching's Asian-inspired ribs a sweet base, while Chinese five spice and Fresno chiles add a spicy kick to each bite.
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Michael Chiarello's Babyback Ribs With Espresso Barbecue Sauce
Michael Chiarello's one-of-a-kind barbecue sauce separates itself from the crowd with soy sauce, ketchup and 2 cups of espresso.
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The Ultimate Barbecued Ribs
Tyler's sticky rib sauce gets a smoky infusion from the most irresistible lardon: rendered bacon fat.
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Tiffani Thiessen's Texas BBQ Ribs
Tiffani learned a thing or two about barbecue from her Texan husband. She marinates baby backs over night with a sweet and spicy rub and then slathers on her favorite homemade sauce.
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Spicy Soy Ribs With Sweet and Sour Slaw
Ching's succulent pork spare ribs get a healthy dose of heat from red-hot chili sauce.
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Barbecue Championship Ribs
The ribs that are prepared for the big cook-offs around the country are quite different than what you would normally cook at home or eat in a restaurant. Over years of cooking, the barbecue pros have learned that making your ribs a little bit too tender and a little bit too sweet can get you a good score when they are judged.
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Cumin Scented Oven-Baked Ribs
No smoker is necessary for these easy, oven-baked ribs.
Get the Recipe: Cumin Scented Oven-Baked Ribs with Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce
Jan Birnbaum's New Orleans-Style Babyback Beer Ribs
A potent spice rub containing chili powder, paprika, cumin, lime zest and nutmeg-like achiote give New Orleans-style ribs tremendous flavor.
Get the Recipe: Jan Birnbaum's New Orleans-Style Babyback Beer Ribs
Backyard Barbecue Ribs With Spicy Cola Barbecue Sauce
St. Louis-style ribs, aka Kansas City ribs, work best in this recipe; they're a leaner cut of the sparerib that lays flat for ideal grilling. Slathered with a sweet and spicy sauce, they're simply irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Backyard Barbecue Ribs with Spicy Cola Barbecue Sauce
Slow Cooker Asian BBQ Ribs
Slather baby back ribs with a spicy-sweet ginger chili sauce for a fun Asian-fusion twist. Slow cook them until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, then throw the ribs under the broiler or on the grill for a crisp, caramelized finish.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Asian BBQ Ribs
Banging Baby's-Got-Back Ribs
Aarón Sánchez's strategy with ribs is simple: Load on the flavor. First, these baby backs get a spice massage. Then, while the pork is cooking, he whips up a sweet and tangy sauce to brush on the ribs just before they're done.
Get the Recipe: Banging Baby's-Got-Back Ribs
'Barbecued' Baby Back Ribs
Chuck balances out his ribs with spicy chipotle peppers and sweet maple syrup. Serve them with a side of his anchovy- and egg-infused potato salad for a satisfying summer meal.
Get the Recipe: 'Barbecued' Baby Back Ribs
Alton's Baby-Back Ribs
Cooking baby back ribs is akin to a fine art. Alton seasons his with a flavorful dry rub containing chili powder, cayenne pepper, rubbed thyme, and jalapeño and Old Bay seasonings. He then bakes them in foil packets filled with a braising liquid, ensuring that they remain moist and flavorful.
Get the Recipe: Who Loves Ya Baby-Back?
Miso-Marinated Ribs
Roger Mooking has a flair for the exotic, and his miso-marinated ribs — made with miso paste and orange zest and topped with toasted soy nuts — are no exception.
Get the Recipe: Miso Marinated Ribs with Soy Smashed Potatoes and Green Bean Salad
Smoked St. Louis-Style Ribs
Sweet and slightly acidic, these ribs may get their flavor from a tomato-based sauce, but look out for hints of spicy mustard and hot sauce.
Get the Recipe: Smoked St. Louis-Style Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Not your average rack, these finger-licking ribs get lathered in a homemade bourbon barbecue sauce.
Get the Recipe: Baby Back Ribs
Dad's Spare Ribs
Honey, cider vinegar and dark soy sauce give these ribs a finger-licking dose of sweet and sour.
Get the Recipe: Dad's Spare Ribs
Jerk Ribs
Take your taste buds on a trip to the islands with these Caribbean-inspired ribs, but don't let the heat take you by surprise. Scotch bonnet peppers are a key ingredient in any jerk spice recipe, and they're up to 140 times hotter than jalapenos.
Get the Recipe: Jerk Ribs
Balsamic Baby Back Ribs with Truffled Twice-Baked Potatoes
With a brown sugar, smoked paprika and maple flake rub plus irresistible homemade balsamic barbecue sauce Nadia G.'s baby back ribs are bad to the bone.
Get the Recipe: Balsamic Baby Back Ribs with Truffled Twice-Baked Potatoes


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Terrorists holding dozens of gas workers hostage in Algeria are threatening to blow them up if special forces attempt a rescue, it emerged today.
A French national who spoke to a TV station from inside the compound told how bound and gagged hostages were forced to wear explosive belts, and fanatics had booby-trapped the complex with devices that would explode if the authorities tried to break in.
An estimated 35 prisoners, including up to five Britons, plus Norwegians and Japanese nationals, are being held at the gas facility near In Amenas. Hundreds of Algerian troops were today reported to be surrounding the site.
TV station France 24 cautioned the claims by the hostage could have been made under duress to deter any attempt at a rescue.
The heavily armed kidnappers, linked to militant group al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, occupied the complex yesterday after opening fire on a bus containing workers. At least one Briton was killed". An Algerian diplomatic source was quoted as saying "two British nationals and an Algerian" were killed but the Foreign Office said it could not verify that claim.
Japanese, US, French, Norwegian and Irish nationals were also reported to be captive at the facility, which is operated jointly by BP, Algerian state oil company Sonatrach and Norway's Statoil.
David Cameron, facing the gravest terrorist crisis since he came to office, phoned the Norwegian and Japanese premiers today and each agreed to work closely with the Algerian authorities to try to defuse the situation without further bloodshed.
The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of Cobra, the Cabinet crisis committee, which was updated on the situation. UK special forces are not believed to have been moved into the area, though they are reported to be on standby.
Ministers fear British workers will be singled out by the terrorists in retaliation for the UK's support for France's military campaign against Islamist insurgents in Mali. However, Foreign Secretary William Hague said the two events could not be linked: "That is a convenient excuse, but usually operations like this [the terrorist attack] take longer to plan."
He added: "While sadly I can confirm the death of one British national, I can't confirm at this point the exact number of hostages held. Whatever excuse is being used by terrorists and murderers ... there is no excuse for such behaviour. This is the cold-blooded murder of people going about their business."
Mr Hague added: "The safety of those involved is our absolute priority and we will work around the clock to resolve this crisis." Speaking to French TV, the French national said the terrorists were "heavily armed" and "once there was daylight, grouped us all together", before forcing a number of expatriate workers to "wear explosive belts".
Algerian authorities said the kidnappers were operating under orders of Islamist militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar. The Algerians officially refuse to negotiate with terrorists but there has been telephone contact with the killers.
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I'd be interested in hearing how you fared over the whole time you were there. I had fun at first, but realised eventually that it was akin to slavery. The whole story is here - http://gstyles.us/my-take-on-the-original-london-pub-company-a-rip-off
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As for me, I had to get a Work Visa and an entry clearance visa which was a lot of paperwork and not very cheap. Luckily, with the failing world economies, the dollar has gotten much stronger! So I have a lot more money than I thought!
I also worked through The Original London Pub Company. For $600, you send them a resume and they do the job search for you. Add in that all job offers include live in accomodation. It's a bit of money but saves getting to London without a job or a house and having to pay for 1-2 weeks of figuring all that stuff out.
Anyways, a few weeks ago I got my pub placement and it's pretty awesome. I'll be working at the Cittie of Yorke located in the Holborn area close to the Chancery Lane tube stop. It's a huge pub with a really cool historic interior. The photos I've included in this entry were ones that I found online. I'll make minimum wage which is 5.52 pounds an hour. Then, I'll have 26 pounds a week deducted for room and board. Housing includes a room right in central London with cable and internet access. Board includes every meal Monday through Saturday. Sunday the pub is closed and I get a day off! Otherwise I work 40 hours a week which includes split shifts and generally half of Saturday.
The pub is frequented by lawyers, study abroad students and occasional tourists who can actually find it. I should also mention it's a Samuel Smith's pub and serves only that brand of beer. Most people also claim it has the cheapest pint in central London. All good things...
Anyways, once I'm in London I will try to update this as much as possible with all my pictures too.


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Involving Patients and Consumers in Research: New Opportunities for Meaningful Engagement in Research and Quality Improvement
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This brief examines the rationale for engaging patients and consumers in health care research, and discusses several opportunities and challenges based on the experiences of several efforts to leverage electronic clinical data (ECD) for comparative effectiveness research (CER), patient centered outcomes research (PCOR), and quality improvement (QI). It also identifies a number of challenges to meaningful engagement of patients and consumers in the research process. Finally, this brief raises new possibilities for thinking more holistically about ways to engage communities in evidence generation—expanding the continuum of activities potentially benefiting from patient and consumer involvement—so that technology and infrastructure development are included.
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Hamilton Lopez M, Holve E, Rein A, and Winkler J., "Involving Patients and Consumers in Research: New Opportunities for Meaningful Engagement in Research and Quality Improvement," EDM Forum, AcademyHealth, June 2012.


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Byron Wolfe from the Department of Communication Design is used to travel.
His award-winning photographs have been published in numerous magazines, books, compact disks, and have been displayed at exhibitions across the country. His digital photography work has taken him from Guatemala to the backcountry of Yosemite National Park. Some of his most recent work is a little closer to home in Chico.
Wolfe encourages his students in the introductory photography class to always keep their cameras with them to be prepared to take an interesting photo. In 2002 he did just that to be sure he wasn't "asking students to do something I wasn't doing." Eleven thousand pictures later and working with several photography and graphic design students, Wolfe has another book. Chronicle Books (San Francisco) is publishing his book entitled Everyday that is due out in April of 2007. Everyday demonstrates that surprising beauty is often found in ordinary settings.Getting students engaged in making and working with digital photographs is an important goal for Wolfe. Wolfe tries to get students excited about photography by bringing his research to the classroom, bringing in professional photographers as guest speakers, and holding an annual student photography show. He models for his students how to use digital photography to communicate and help others see something anew. You can learn more about Byron and his work at www.byronwolfe.com.


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18. The Emerald City
The others now came up, and the Tin Woodman greeted the Lion and the Tiger cordially.
Button-Bright yelled with fear when Dorothy first took his hand and led him toward the
great beasts; but the girl insisted they were kind and good, and so the boy mustered up
courage enough to pat their heads; after they had spoken to him gently and he had looked
into their intelligent eyes his fear vanished entirely and he was so delighted with the
animals that he wanted to keep close to them and stroke their soft fur every minute.
As for the shaggy man, he might have been afraid if he had met the beasts alone, or in
any other country, but so many were the marvels in; the Land of Oz that he was no longer
easily surprised, and Dorothy's friendship for the Lion and Tiger was enough to assure
him they were safe companions. Toto barked at the Cowardly Lion in joyous greeting, for
he knew the beast of old and loved him, and it was funny to see how gently the Lion
raised his huge paw to pat Toto's head. The little dog smelled of the Tiger's nose, and the
Tiger politely shook paws with him; so they were quite likely to become firm friends.
Tik-tok and Billina knew the beasts well, so merely bade them good day and asked after
their healths and inquired about the Princess Ozma.
Now it was seen that the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger were drawing behind them
a splendid golden chariot, to which they were harnessed by golden cords. The body of the
chariot was decorated on the outside with designs in clusters of sparkling emeralds, while
inside it was lined with a green and gold satin, and the cushions of the seats were of green
plush embroidered in gold with a crown, underneath which was a monogram.
"Why, it's Ozma's own royal chariot!" exclaimed Dorothy.
"Yes," said the Cowardly Lion; "Ozma sent us to meet you here, for she feared you
would be weary with your long walk and she wished you to enter the City in a style
becoming your exalted rank."
"What!" cried Polly, looking at Dorothy curiously. "Do you belong to the nobility?"
"Just in Oz I do," said the child, "'cause Ozma made me a Princess, you know. But when
I'm home in Kansas I'm only a country girl, and have to help with the churning and wipe
the dishes while Aunt Em washes 'em. Do you have to help wash dishes on the rainbow,
"No, dear," answered Polychrome, smiling.
"Well, I don't have to work any in Oz, either," said Dorothy. "It's kind of fun to be a
Princess once in a while; don't you think so?"


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