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APTOS >> Santa Cruz High's boys tennis team — unbeaten in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League this season — added two more honors Wednesday by winning singles and doubles titles at the SCCAL Tournament at Seascape Sports Club.
Senior Renato Pesce — a foreign-exchange student from Sardegna, Italy — beat San Lorenzo Valley freshman Daniel Rinkert 6-0, 6-1 for the singles title and Will Tierney and Ben Bacher topped Scotts Valley's Jack Beyke and Greg Beans 7-5, 6-2 for the doubles crown.
Pesce, Tierney and Bacher advance to the Central Coast Section individual tournament May 20-21 at Imperial Courts in Aptos.
"I'm happy for the kids," said Cardinals coach Dan Dewey, a former player at UC Santa Cruz. "They deserve it. They put in so much hard work."
Pesce (10-0) stormed through three matches over the course of two days to win the singles crown, conceding just three points along the way despite playing with tennis elbow.
He entered the court with plenty of flair — some oversized headphones, a GQ cover-worthy haircut, two large diamond-studded earrings and some neon pink Nike shoes. And he backed it up with a near-flawless showing, shining with his secondary serve and a powerful and relentless attack from the baseline with his forehand.
"It's pretty cool," Pesce said of his winner's medal. "I'm happy I won. Hopefully my arm feels better for CCS."
While he had a handful of unforced errors, he smacked plenty of winners. Most rallies when he was serving lasted three hits, and on service return, it was more of the same.
Rinkert forced a few long rallies and said he was grateful to get experience against a talented player.
"I had to keep fighting and keep playing," said Rinkert, noting he was impressed with Pesce's serve and consistency. The two never met during the regular season as Pesce went up and down the lineup depending on the health of his elbow.
Pesce, grunting on some of his bigger returns, put his entire body into every shot on the baseline. And when Rinkert got him running, the Cardinals' standout proved up to the task.
Given Pesce's aggressive style of play, it's no surprise that he suffered a stress fracture in his lower back in 2012 after playing matches with Tennis Club Cagliari for a stretch of seven years.
Tierney, a junior, and Bacher, a senior, trailed 5-3 in the first set of their doubles match before rallying to take the first set 7-5.
Tierney, a No. 3 singles player for much of the season, and Bacher, who played a lot of No. 1 doubles as the No. 5 player on the Cardinals' depth chart, both said they relaxed more after winning the first set. Then they settled into their game before pulling away.
"We had to win game by game, instead of trying to win the whole thing," Tierney said of the rally.
Bacher made it to CCS as a sophomore. It will be Tierney's first trip. But the team will try to remain loose with the stakes raised.
"When we played high energy, the games seemed to be falling our way," Bacher said.
They may get a taste of the increase in talent at that level is Santa Cruz is accepted as an at-large entry into the first round of the team tournament May 7. The SCCAL only featured five teams — one under the minimum amount required for an automatic berth.
"They played great," said opponent Beyke, a junior who played No. 1 singles for the Falcons this season. "They played freely in the end of the first set and it carried over."
Beans, a sophomore, played No. 2 singles for the Falcons this season. Realizing Pesce was the heavy favorite in singles, he and Beyke opted to team up in doubles to better their chance of reaching CCS.
But the Cardinals proved too tough.
SCCAL Tennis Finals
Singles: Renato Pesce (SC) def. Daniel Rinkert (SLV), 6-0, 6-1
Doubles: Will Tierney and Ben Bacher (SC) def. Jack Beyke and Greg Beans (Scotts Valley), 7-5, 6-2
Up next: CCS individual championships, May 20-21, Imperial Courts, Aptos


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In my last recipe post I promised that the Bacon and Leek Melt would be up next, and that was totally my intention. How did I know that the whole world would go mad for squash? Specifically my Almond Parmesan Squash. So I blame the squash for the temporary diversion away from a hot, sizzling dish of Bacon and Leek glory. Mini-Me's Hubs will tell you that this is his favorite KETO / LowCarb dish so far. I think it had something to do with being allowed to cook in bacon fat that tipped the balance.
As an aside, on Saturday I got on a ferry and rode to Kingston. It was one of those days where if you live in Seattle you were in absolutely no doubt as to why you do. It totally made up for the whole month of March, when we Seattle dwellers began to wonder if we would ever feel the sun on our faces again. I would imagine the vitamin D content of Seattleites across the Puget Sound shot up dramatically. I heard rumors that some locals even donned bikinis. Like they were in Ha'waii. Or Mexico. It was a remarkable day.
There was quite a wait for the ferry, but the pending ride across the calm waters, the sunshine, and the company of one of my favorite people meant I didn't really care. Once we docked in Kingston we had a significant drive to Cape Flattery. I didn't care about that either since the majority of it was on Highway 112, which, if you've never driven on it, should be on your bucket list. Do it in a sports car and drive fast – it'll rock your world. It rocked our world driving in a 4-Runner and taking it easy.
It was around 5:30 pm when we rolled into the tiny parking lot at the head of the Cape trail. The sign said it was ½ mile to the water. I swear they were lying; or at least exaggerating. It was at least a mile, if not more. Going down was easy, but when we came across a random bench in the middle of the lush greenery & tall trees, I suspected it was an indication that things were about to get {way} steeper. I was sure it was a sign of things to come. Turns out that bench was in exactly the right spot for the hike back up, when we did the climb 4 hours later. Whoever decided to put it where it is must have been out of breath by that point, too.
I wish you'd been there out on Cape Flattery. It was incredibly beautiful. Cool, fresh and tranquil under the canopy of trees and ferns and hanging mosses, the roar of the ocean below.
We had 3 hours to scout around before sunset. Bala went and found all the most precarious spots overhanging the cove beneath us, where the sheer drop of moss-covered rock face ended up in a mass of swirling, gushing, frothy ocean. It was rather like witnessing a gigantic blender at work – the currents under the waves sucking the salty water into a powerful vortex, before spewing it up on an adjacent ledge of rock. I could have just sat there and gazed out into the blue, blue distance. Except I was worried about losing Bala over the edge, never to be seen again. Not only that, but I wanted to watch a master at work. I want to shoot like Bala when I grow up.
Cape Flattery pokes out from under the edge of Washington's rainforest and into the Pacific Ocean, taunting Canada with its status as the most north-westerly point in the lower 48 states. The only thing that would stop you just plunging right in and taking a quick swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Vancouver Island is the boisterous, pounding waves crashing against the rocky shoreline.
It is a magical place. The green seemed greener and the air seemed fresher, out there on the very tip of America. I think I love the Olympic Peninsula more than any other place on earth.
After the last shot was taken and we'd hiked back up to the car, after stopping a while on the perfectly placed bench, we headed back to Kingston to catch the ferry home. No such luck. We missed the last ferry by, oh, about an hour and a half. I was glad that we chose to miss the ferry and not the chance to watch the sun set gently behind Tatoosh Island. Missing the last ferry earned us a run-in with a Port Angeles cop (Thank you for just calling me silly and not giving me a ticket!) and a {really} long drive back to the mainland, but rolling home at 3 am was a small price to pay for the wonders of the day.
On Sunday I got up at 10:04. I think that is that latest I've ever got up. In my life. I am not sure whether to be proud or disappointed. I also noticed that I am not as perky at 3 am as I used to be.
This Bacon and Leek Melt is super easy to make and incorporates two of my best-loved foods – leeks and bacon. I think leeks are the finest vegetable on earth. I created this dish because I wanted to eat both of my favorite things at the same time, without it being just a pile of grilled bacon and a side of sautéed leeks, which is what I am often apt to do.
I dished this up with Mandarin Orange and Almond Salad and a simple balsamic dressing. Hearty, KETO, and uber-healthy, all at the same time. Plus, you get to eat bacon. Because bacon doesn't make you fat.
My impromptu Bacon and Leek Melt became an instant hit with the first bite. It is staggeringly bacon-y in flavor and the leeks cajole you into thinking you're really eating pasta. Mini-Me and The Hubs can chime in, but I believe they have made this at least three times since I introduced it to them a couple weeks ago. The day after I made it for them I got an excited text from Mini-Me telling me that they were at the store buying leeks for the first time ever. So cute. Long live the humble leek!
- 1 TBSP coconut oil
- 2 lb / 900g bacon, chopped roughly (highly recommend Trader Joe's Bacon Ends & Pieces)
- 3 lb / 1350g trimmed leeks, thinly sliced crosswise
- salt and ground pepper
- 1/2 cup / 8 fl oz. chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp. konjac flour / glucomannan powder)
- 4 oz. / 110g cheddar cheese, grated
- Melt coconut oil in a large skillet on high heat.
- Add chopped bacon until lightly browned, 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Add sliced leeks on top of the bacon, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until leeks are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the leeks start to brown, the heat is too high. The leeks should simply "melt" into soft strips.
- In a small dish, rapidly whisk the konjac flour and stock into a smooth mixture (slurry).
- Stir the slurry into the sautéed bacon and leeks and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
- As soon as mixture thickens, remove from the heat and turn into a casserole or baking dish.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese over the surface and broil (grill) until the top is bubbling and golden, 3 minutes.
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Set in a former convent dating back to the 17th-century, Le Couvent is located in Apt in the heart of the Luberon region. It features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace with sun beds and free Wi-Fi. The rooms with garden views have floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings. Some also have exposed wooden beams. All have a flat-screen TV and bathroom with bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Every morning, a continental breakfast featuring homemade jam is served in the large dining room by the fireplace or in the garden, on the terrace. Restaurants are located 165 feet away. Le Couvent is a good starting point to explore the Luberon hill-top villages. Bikes can be rented on site and guests can go hiking, tree or rock climbing in the area. They can also drive 5 miles to Villars's golf or 11.2 miles to visit Gordes. Roussillon is a 5.6 miles drive away while Sénanque Abbey is 15.5 miles away.


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The Bayliss Community Library is asking people to strut their mutt for a Pet Parade hosted 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursday at the library on Glenn County Road 39
Prizes will be awards for the best pet and person costume along with other pet-friendly activities.
There is a $2 registration fee.
Hot dogs and lemonade will be available.
All pets must be on a leash or caged.
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Summary of tuwaang in English?
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After years of floating around and garnering an admirable following based on the strength of their singles and EPs, Field Mouse is finally ready to settle down. Everyone But You, the second single off of their upcoming full length, Hold Still Life, rings with a sense of aching clarity, as lead singer Rachel Browne's outstanding vocals appropriately overpower the fuzzy and comparatively unimportant guitar riff that hums along in the background.
According to Browne, most songs off of their new album were "inspired by burgeoning adulthood, social overload and isolation, life in New York, and the realization that life is going by with a terrifying swiftness," and her descriptions ring true: the strength of this song is not about its atmosphere, or detail, or any unconventional song structures. Rather, it's about communicating the hooks to the listener in as direct and unobtrusive a way as possible, and making you feel just as pumped and earnest and confused as lead singer Rachel Browne seems to be. Check out the song below.


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Restaurant Grades: 'A' Grade
In school we learned that an 'A' was awarded for a score between 90-100 points, a 'B' for 80-89 points and a 'C' for 70 to 79. That's not how the New York City's new health inspection restaurant grading program will work.
Inspectors will still arrive unannounced and spend several hours examining a restaurants sanitary conditions and practices. The inspector will assign points based on the type of violations and the severity. Is the facility vermin proof? Has food been cooked to the right temperature? Is food being stored at the right temperature? Are there plumbing or sewage problems?
Once the inspection is finished, the restaurant receives a total score that reflects the overall sanitary conditions of the restaurant according to the Health Department. The more points a restaurant receives, the worse the grade.
If a restaurant scores between 0-13 points, it will receive an 'A' card and has to post it immediately. The next inspection won't be for another year.
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Taking Caution with Mergers and Acquisitions
In the world of business, there are some things that businessmen fail to keep an eye on. These things can actually make or break your company. Learning all about this and making yourself aware of these situations can greatly help you avoid them because as soon as you spot them or as soon as you see the problem emerging, you can easily do something to prevent it from ruining your business. Take note of these as it can greatly help you and your business.
Partnering with the Wrong People
Some business ventures fail because they lack the ability to spot a good partner to help them with their business plays and moves. For instance, an acquisition is usually entailing a partnership between a company and a private equity firm . This equity firm consists of individuals who can help you shell put cash for your potential small business purchase. It is very important that you keep your options open and have the best private equities investors possible.
Failing to Adapt to the Changes
In mergers and acquisitions, when businesses merge or when you buy another company, one of the most common problem why these strategies fail is that the people within the involved companies fail to adapt to changes in their business operations, system and even their mission and goals as a team. Be sure to inject new systems gradually, so the entire manpower of your company will not succumb to the changes.
Jumping on the Train Too Soon
Some businessmen cut corners and want to do things hastily. Again, a business merger or an acquisition takes time. You shouldn't barge into something that you are not sure of, especially if you know you are not well equipped. Weigh your options carefully and take your time to think things through. Ask your business advisers as to which firm you should partner with, as well as whether or not a certain business is good to acquire or not. Visit platinumequity.com today, to find out more about bringing success to your company through the different strategies of equity investing, mergers or acquisitions.


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It is dated and repetitive bit it wouldn't be a trip to the magic kingdom without seeing all of those little dolls dancing in time to a song that plays in your head all day! It's one of those things you just have to do!
I was very excited for our dinner at the Be Our Guest Restaurant and it did not disappoint. The setting is amazing, we were in the the Rose Gallery and it was beautiful . Although it was a large room, it was surprisingly quiet and not filled to capacity
We left there and headed off to splash mountain( fast pass) , I passed on it as I had just eaten and was not in the mood for that big drop! Then Big thunder mountain! The park was very busy and we decided to try and wait for the new Seven Dwarfs Mine train rollercoaster. It was over an hour wait but it was new and everyone wanted to try it. It was fun but felt too short.We parted ways as some wanted to hit space mountain ( robbie, Jonathan, Bailey, Emma, Madi, Joe and Rob) and some wanted to visit the princesses ( Cara, molly, Sarah )and another group( Carey, Jenna and me) wanted to try the enchanted tales with Belle. It was getting late and the park would be closing soon so we all wanted to squeeze in one more thing.
Well, Space Mountain was so long they decided not to go, so Bailey set out to find the rest of the graduates. My group stopped to look at the Celebration show on the castle and we bumped into the Joe, Rob and the kids. Jenna and I stayed for fireworks while the rest returned back to the resort. The fireworks were amazing and we right under Tinker Bell as she sailed across the park- what a brave soul!
Apparently, at some point during the fireworks set up Molly became separated from Cara and Sarah. Meanwhile , Bailey is still searching the park for anyone- he went to the princess tent and the enchanted tales with belle but no one was to be found! I was a bit nervous when Cara told me they were separated but they all know there way back so I hoped ( and prayed a bit) they would all be ok. To add to the confusion of it all, it was the end of the day and almost everyone's phone was out of juice. Jenna and I headed to the bus stop and received a call from Molly so we told her to head for the bus. We all made it back safely and within 30 minutes of each other, exhaust but full of stories to tell. There were a lot of laughs and then everybody crashed.
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GOODY, Ky. – Richard Gravely of Lenore, W.Va. was seriously injured when a vehicle driven by Lola Leedy of Hardy, Ky. pulled from the Appalachian Plaza into the path of the motorcycle operated by Gravely, according to a law enforcement official at the scene.
According to Lt. Eddie Crum, Accident Re-constructionist with the Pike County Sheriff's Department.
Leedy, the driver of a white 1999 Pontiac Grand Am was exiting the Appalachian Plaza in front of Wendy's and failed to yield or stop for oncoming traffic.
She pulled into the path of a maroon 1998 Honda Gold-wing operated by Gravely.
Gravely's motorcycle hit the front fender of the Grand Am, the impact reportedly caused Gravely to go airborne landing several feet from the point of impact.
Leedy was transported to Williamson Memorial Hospital in Williamson, W.Va. by Appalachian First Response Ambulance Service with non life-threatening injuries.
Gravely was transported to Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) in Pikeville, Ky. by Appalachian First Response Ambulance Service with a broken pelvis and possible head, neck, spinal and internal injuries.
As of press time Gravely was in surgery at PMC.
The accident remains under investigation by the Pike County Sheriff's Department.
Belfry Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) responded to the accident with a rescue truck and 10 men.
BVFD and remained on scene for three hours.
Kendra Mahon is a reporter for the Williamson Daily News. She can be reached at [email protected] or 304-235-4242 ext 2278.


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Yesterday, we headed out to review the pictures we had taken a couple weeks ago. The pictures turned out amazing! I can't wait to have them on the wall at home and on my desk! After that, we went to bd's Mongolian Grill where we had an very tasty meal. There's nothing like choosing all your ingredients and watching them be cooked on the grill!
Because we still had a lot of time in the afternoon, we made the 1 hour drive to Glen Helen in Yellow Springs, Ohio to do some hiking. Side note: 12 years ago this weekend, my wife and I got engaged at Glen Helen. We really enjoy hiking there. Mostly, we enjoy just being out in nature. This time of year is great because of the changing leaves. Part of the trail was under repair this year, but we didn't let that stop us. A few of the things that always stand out are the old dam, the yellow spring, and the water falls. This time, we even had the privilege of seeing to female white-tailed deer back in the woods.
Following our hike, we drove to Young's Jersey Dairy and had ice cream. I had the pumpkin ice cream which tasted great. It was a great mixture of all the pumpkin pie flavorings I grew up tasting! My son had chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream and my wife had cookies and cream ice cream. After we were done eating, we went out to the farm where we fed the goats and petted a calf. I, of course, had to make one last visit to the store there, where I bought some pepper cheese, pumpkin donut holes, a pecan roll, and some honey-cinnamon butter.
We had such a great day yesterday as a family! I look forward to our outings all the time and I'm rarely disappointed by the fun we get to have as a family! It looks like our next big outing will be Chicago. I've signed up to attend the Chicago Toy and Game Fair in November! I also think I'll be offering family passes to the Fair as giveaway prizes to my readers here!
On a rather sad note, I was watching the final race of the Indy Car season today. Sadly, Dan Wheldon lost his life in a horrific accident. Several other drivers were also transported to the hospital. I have to say this was one of the worst accidents I've probably ever seen in a race. My prayers go out to the family and friends of Dan Wheldon!
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I am thankful that I wasn't watching the race where he lost his life! I read about it though.
That is great that you had a wonderful weekend with your family. There is nothing more precious that the time you can spend enjoying one another's companry
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The Celtics' 2012-13 season came to a close on Friday, as the New York Knicks came away from TD Garden with an 88-80 win in game 6 of their first-round playoff series. It was the end of a rollercoaster season for the Celtics: they got off to a bad 14-17 start but won six straight games in January, then lost six straight right after that before losing point guard Rajon Rondo for the season to a torn ACL.
When many thought the Celtics were at risk of not even making the playoffs without Rondo, they bounced back with seven consecutive wins, eventually leveling off to finish the regular season at 41-40, in seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
While the C's showed plenty of toughness in winning two games after finding themselves down 3-0 to the Knicks, their lack of offensive firepower was also on full display as they failed to score more than 80 points in any of the four playoff losses. Now, they face a long offseason with a lot of uncertainty regarding what this team will look like in 2013-14. Let's look at Boston's key offseason issues:
The biggest question is whether the team's veteran stars, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, will return for one more season. The soon-to-be 37-year-old Garnett is under contract for two more seasons, but he has suggested in the past that he could retire after 2013-14, or perhaps even sooner. However, the disappointing end to this season could make him decide to come back for one more, and he has consistently shown that he can still be an elite player in the league. While his scoring numbers are declining, he earned his 15th All-Star nomination this year. KG averaged 13.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists in the Celtics' six playoff games, his best postseason averages in those categories since he came to Boston.
Many believe that Pierce, for his part, will be back next year, the final season on his current contract. Although he struggled offensively for large stretches of the season, he stepped up his game in a big way after Rondo went down, and ended up recording 18.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game on the season. Moreover, he was largely healthy all year, missing just four games, which bodes well should he return for 2012-13.
As for head coach Doc Rivers, who signed a five-year contract in 2011, he said in his postgame press conference following the Celtics' elimination that he doesn't know whether he'll be back. After the 2010-11 season, he was reportedly considering taking a break from coaching altogether to spend time with his family, but the deal he signed then seemed to put those plans to rest. Rivers's return would probably go a long way towards convincing Garnett to come back as well. There is little doubt that Garnett and Pierce would like to make one more run at a championship with a healthy Rondo as their floor leader.
Finally, there is always the possibility of a major trade taking place this offseason. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reported back in March that Pierce was almost traded to the Dallas Mavericks at the deadline, in a three-team deal that would have brought the Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith to Boston. In the end, it was only general manager Danny Ainge's refusal to give up a first-round pick along with Pierce that stopped the trade from happening. In any case, the news is just the latest evidence that Ainge is not going to get sentimental if he sees the chance to swing a good deal.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith spoke on Monday about a potential mega-deal that would see Garnett and Pierce both traded to the L.A. Clippers, where Rivers would sign on as coach. The Celtics would receive Eric Bledsoe, Caron Butler and Blake Griffin in the blockbuster. Smith himself essentially acknowledged that this rumor should be taken with a grain of salt, but Ainge is not one to shy away from a trade of that caliber, and there was also talk of negotiations with the Clippers leading up to last February's deadline.
If there was one thing we learned from Rondo's injury, it was that the Celtics need a backup point guard and do not have one on the roster right now. Avery Bradley is turning into an elite defensive player, and Courtney Lee had some good games down the stretch, but neither has the ability to be an NBA floor general. Other than that, Boston's roster is actually in pretty good shape going into 2013-14, as Chris Wilcox is the only impending free agent.
A look at this year's free-agent point guards reveals a handful of names Ainge could find enticing this summer, including former Celtics Nate Robinson, who is currently lighting it up in the playoffs with the Chicago Bulls, and Leandro Barbosa. Also among this year's crop of reliable (and presumably affordable) veterans are Will Bynum, José Calderón, Randy Foye, Devin Harris, Jarrett Jack, Beno Udrih and Mo Williams.
This isn't to say that Ainge will only be looking to upgrade the point guard position. Aside from the trade possibilities mentioned above, Josh Smith is an unrestricted free agent this summer, and the Celtics' interest in him has been the subject of many rumors over the past couple of years. Then again, Smith will probably be looking for a max contract, as will another of this year's top free agents, Dwight Howard. The chances of Boston landing either of them are probably slim, and surely dependent financially on Garnett's and Pierce's decisions on their future.
Still, Ainge will surely at least explore the possibility of adding a big man through free agency, given the abundant questions that surround the Celtics' front court. If Garnett does come back, it will probably be for just one season. Jared Sullinger showed great potential this season, but missed the final three months after undergoing back surgery. Brandon Bass had a mostly disappointing year, althought his improved play in the final month at least has us hoping that he could return to his 2011-12 form next season.
As for June's Draft, the Celtics will have only one pick, since their second-rounder went to the Houston Rockets in the Lee sign-and-trade last year. The good news is that they own the 16th selection, which is their highest since 2007, when they took Jeff Green with the fifth overall pick and promptly traded him to the Seattle SuperSonics for Ray Allen. While this year's draft is considered to be quite weak, the C's still have a chance to draft a quality player.
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Why Lenders Love Home Sweet Home EquityGene Koretz
While banks are clamping down on most lending, home-equity loans are still on a relative roll. Economist Gary Schlossberg of Wells Fargo Bank points out that home-equity lending is actually running more than 18% over its year-earlier level.
Banks like the home-equity action, Schlossberg explains, because it represents secured loans with a relatively low delinquency rate--0.85% late last year, compared with 2.94% for bank credit cards. And consumers like such loans because interest rates typically run only 1 1/2% to 2% over prime, interest payments are tax-deductible, and repayment periods can last 7 to 15 years.
Schlossberg notes that home-equity loan growth has been slowing somewhat in recent years and will "undoubtedly slow further before the economy bottoms out." But he expects it to come back even stronger in the years ahead, sparked by borrowing for such needs as home improvements and college tuition for the offspring of baby boomers.With only 20% or so of all homeowners currently sporting home-equity credit lines, and the value of untapped home equity running about $2.1 trillion last year, the potential size of the market, Schlossberg says, "remains huge."


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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Featured on Southern Food Network
The GREAT folks at the Southern Food Network recently contacted me and asked if they could feature me on their website. WOW, what an honor...I can't tell you how tickled I was when I received their email. They picked out the recipe and posted it with some information on how all this got started. Just click on the link below to see the article and let me know what you think. Thanks again for all the support! And a huge thanks to all the great people over at the Southern Food Network for their support.
Southern Food Network featured article
Big southern hugs,
Friday, April 22, 2011
Meet Martha Hall Foose
Yesterday afternoon, I had the amazing opportunity to meet Martha Hall Foose and cookbook author of A Southerly Course...she was here for a book signing but since I had to work she graciously agreed to meet me at a "top secret location" ~snickers~ beforehand so we got the chance to just sit down and chat. She offered up some great tips for cooking her Pimento Cheese Soup recipe, must use a good block of cheese and grate it yourself. Unfortunately the store bought pre-shredded kind or even an off brand block of cheese will not work here. So plan on skipping off to a local cheese counter or visiting your favorite farmers market to find the perfect cheese for this dish.
Sitting down to chat with her was like sitting down at a table surrounded by family and friends. We talked about her little boy and how he loves to collect hotel keys from all the fun places they have been able to visit. And how he got to be the Duck Master at the Peabody Memphis, a couple years back. We laughed at how our mutual friend Christy Jordan from Southern Plate taught her a little trick about cutting corn off the cob, which she mentions in the book. Of course, we talked about our Supper Club family and how we have started featuring cookbook authors (Christy Jordan was our first) and I asked Martha if she would be so kind as to be our next featured author & she AGREED!!! I asked her if she would help us pick out the menu and she pointed out some great recipes to entertain with, Floating Islands, Chicory Salad, Sugar Snap Peas with peaches...etc. So, get ready Supper Club you are going to get to meet this lovely lady.
I just want to say this, I really love where we are headed with Supper Club. These opportunities to meet such amazing people that love food as much as the rest of us and share their stories with us is really something to hold onto. And each experience is one that can never be taken away. Some Supper Clubs are going out to eat and we think that's great but there's something about re-creating the love that they put into their delicious dishes in our own homes that just makes what we are doing so much more special and I hope that the fine folks at The Commercial Appeal will decide to share what we have created with everyone in the Memphis & surrounding community. It's all about supporting each other.
Happy Easter, everyone!!!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Pimento Mac and Cheese
My hubby loves to laugh at me for being an OCC (Obsessive Compulsive Cooker) this is because oftentimes I get on 1 ingredient and can't put it down and lately it's been Pimentos. I had no idea if I could eat them since they are in the pepper family and my tummy has a hard time with things like that. But I took a chance, tried them and my tummy said that it was happy with my decision so I have been cooking up a storm with them lately. We all know how I feel about Mac & Cheese, it's the greatest comfort food in ALL the world and I am sure most of you feel the same way (if not, I am available to talk about that ~snickers~). Well, I also love Pimento Cheese...another classic southern dish that is shared all across the south at picnics and potlucks alike. So, it hit me why not combine the two and so this was born. It's so creamy and you can see little chunks of Velveeta cheese that didn't completely melt...it's FANTASTIC!! And the pimentos add just that bite that you need to bring it all together. You have to make this for your family and if pimentos aren't for you that's ok you can omit them...it's not personal & they will understand.
12 oz penne noodles
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
6 T unsalted butter
1 cup milk
1 T dijon mustard
2 T pimentos, diced
1/2 cup your favorite shredded cheese (I used sharp cheddar)
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Season to taste with salt and pepper (didn't use any extra salt other than what was in the water and added 1/2 tsp white pepper)
Bring to a boil 2 1/2 quarts of water in a 5 quart dutch oven. Add 3 tsp salt directly to the water, you shouldn't need to add anymore once it's drained if you do it now. Cook noodles according to packages directions, drain and set aside.
Return pot to stove, over medium heat, melt butter, add Velveeta, mustard and milk. Sauce will slowly come together, continue stirring frequently til fully incorporated. Add pasta back to pot, turn heat to low and coat noodles in sauce. Stir in pimentos, your shredded cheese, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Continue to stir til it comes together. Serve & ENJOY!!!!
Makes 6 (2oz servings)
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Supper Club - Brunch April 2011
Our April Supper Club was this past Saturday night and we decided to do a brunch theme, since Easter is just right around the corner. We had this amazing French Toast, Fruit salad, Bacon Cheese and Chive muffins and Sweet Potato Bacon and Sour Cream Frittata. I will post the other 2 recipes for you soon (sorry I don't have them yet) but the French toast has a secret ingredient that really made it special.
This event has become something really special that we do every month. Friends all gathered around a table sharing in delicious food and amazing conversation..what could be better. Some Supper Clubs frequent restaurants but we bounce from home to home and cook with fresh local (this will become an even bigger part now that the Farmers Markets are beginning to open) ingredients. We started this in Sept 2010 and last month we had the honor of featuring Christy Jordan from Southern Plate and she joined us via Skype for more than 3 hrs as we showcased all her amazing food from her latest cookbook. It was a night that none of us will ever forget. In fact, we are looking into featuring another cookbook author and we are meeting to discuss those details so that I can bring more EXCITING NEWS very soon!!
If anyone in Memphis is interested in joining our Supper Club group you can contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Cornbread Panzanella & Stone Ground Honey Mustard Dressing
Wanna know what to do with leftover Country Cornbread Casserole?? You make a Panzanella!!!! Warm up your leftovers and then crumble them on top of your favorite greens, I went for Arugula here. We had dinner on the table in about 5 mins.
Stone Ground Honey Mustard Dressing (adapted from Jennifer Chandler's Simple Salads)
6 T mayo
1 T stone ground mustard
2 T dijon
2 T yellow mustard
2 1/2 - 3T Wolf River Honey (depending on how sweet you like it)
2 T water (could add more depending on desired consistency)
Sprinkle in sweet paprika, garlic and onion powder
Season with salt & pepper to taste
Mix it all up in a bowl, everything but the water...then add the water til it reaches desired consistency. Season with salt, pepper paprika, garlic and onion powder.
Makes approximately 3/4 cup
Monday, April 18, 2011
Country Cornbread Casserole
What better way to celebrate southern traditions than by taking this southern classic, cornbread, to the next level & creating a meal out of it. My recipe was inspired by a very sweet lady in my bible study class, we clicked instantly thanks to our mutual love for food. She is an amazing cook and always brings the best dishes to share. It's packed full of fresh ham from a local farm, West Wind Farms (please check them out, they are fantastic folks and they will ship anywhere). It's moist, holds together very nicely & you still get that greatly crumbly cornbread texture that us southerns just can't get enough of. This dish truly has it all, easy to prepare, kid friendly (very versatile, can be easily adapted to your families tastes), quick to cook up & very inexpensive to make. You really have to try it, we completely feel in love with this.
Great for brunches too!!!
4 eggs
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), melted
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste (suggestion 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper)
1 (8.5 oz) box corn muffin mix
1/2 medium onion, grated (approximately 1/4 cup)
2 cups cheese (divided: 1 1/2 cups inside and 1/2 cup on top)
8 oz cubed ham, chopped
5 oz fresh/frozen broccoli florets
Garnish with paprika
Preheat oven to 375F
If broccoli is fresh, place in skillet or dutch oven with 1 inch water and cook got 5-6 mins, remove, rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, butter, milk and salt & pepper. Stir in muffin mix, onion, 1 1/2 cups cheese, ham, broccoli. Pour into a 10 in cast iron skillet and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, sprinkle with paprika. Place in oven for 30 -35 mins or until knife comes out clean. Let rest for 5 mins, then cut into slices, serve & ENJOY!!
Makes 8 slices
Friday, April 15, 2011
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
4oz light brown sugar
8 oz unsalted butter (2 sticks)
12 oz all purpose flour
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup raisins (I used Golden)
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1. Preheat over to 350F.
2. In a mixing bowl or stand mixer (don't try to do this by hand, it's too dense) combine sugar and butter until sugar is evenly distributed. Add salt and extract. Add 1 egg at a time combine between each addition. Scrap down sides, if needed.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl (used a cereal bowl) combine flour and baking powder. Fold this into sugar/butter mixture, add oats and raisins and continue to fold until dough forms.
4. With a 2 T scoop or similar portion out each cooking. Press each down flat by hand. Bake for 15 - 20 mins. then remove and let cool.
Makes about 3 doz (using a 2 T scoop)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze
The best part about this cake is the longer it sits the more moist it gets, most cakes dry out over time but not this one. It continues to soak up moisture from the apples the longer it sits, so you can make this at least a day ahead of time and add the warm glaze right before serving.
This is an old family recipe that my mom has been making for years. I finally got my paws on the recipe not too long ago cause my hubby started asking me to make him an Apple Cake. No matter what my hubby is craving my mom can always produce a recipe that is by far the best thing we have ever eaten and this one is no exception.
1 1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or something similar)
1/4 tsp ground cardamon
1 cup chopped pecans (optional b/c hubby is allergic)
2 - 3 large apples (used 2)
Preheat oven to 350 F. Peel & chop apples then set aside. In a large bowl add oil, sugar, eggs and extract. Beat on low until creamy. In a bowl sift flour, salt, baking soda and powder. Add flour mixture slowly to the wet ingrediants, beat after each addition. Fold in apples and pecans (if using). Spray a 9x13 baking dish. Place in oven and bake for 55 - 60 mins or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool then add your glaze.
Caramel Glaze
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 tsp salt
2 T evaporated milk (or regular milk works fine too, if that's what you have on hand)
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
In a saucepan over med heat, add all the above ingredients and bring to a boil for about 5-10 mins, turn it off and set aside to allow it to cool. If you would prefer a thicker (more frosting like) consistency you can add confectioners sugar to it at this point but that's totally up to you.
Makes 10-12 servings
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Bacon Cheese & Chive Breakfast Muffins
Greeting, ya'll!!! Several family members on Angie's BIG Love of Food Facebook page have been asking me to create a breakfast muffin that was quick, easy and something to grab as ya walk out the door in the morning, well after some research and asking ya'll what your favorite combos are, this is what I came up with. I hope it was worth the wait, we think it was...my hubby took 1 bite, fell off the couch, got up and starting running around the condo proclaiming I was QUEEN of all things food related..ok that didn't really happen but a girl a can dream right? ~snickers~. I secretly want him to make the biggest deal out of everything I serve him, there's nothing wrong with that right?!
I am providing you with these instructions by weight and volume. Obviously, because we are baking we want to be as precise as possible and measuring by weight is the key to that but if you don't have a scale on hand that's ok just follow the ingredients in parenthesis and keep everything else the same.
8 oz AP flour (approx 1 cup)
8 oz milk (1 cup)
4 oz egg (2 large)
4 oz butter (1 stick) melted and cooled slightly
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp baking powder
4 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 T dried chives
1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
3. Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl whisk in milk, eggs, butter, pepper (if using). Then add the dry ingredients, slowly incorporating them. Finally fold in bacon, cheese and chives. Yep, it's really that easy.
4. Fill a muffin pan with liners or use a nonstick cooking spray. Fill each cup about 3/4th full, I used a small ice cream scoop to help me portion them just right. Now, just place in oven and bake for approximately 30 mins or until tooth pick comes out clean & ENJOY!!!
Makes 10 muffins
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Sandwiches & Wraps
I honor of Spring, picnics and living in the south here are some of our favorite quick and easy lunches that we enjoy all the time. There's just something about being in the south and enjoying your yummy treats on your front porch or at a park, surrounded by family and friends that really makes for some of the best comfort food in all the world. Of course you don't need to live in the south to enjoy these but it sure does help. The first one is my Tuna Salad and I eat more of this than just about anything else. I love hot tuna, melted cheese and avocado. And I grew up watching my dad eat his own version just about everyday. I am just carrying on the tradition.
|Tiny Tuna Toasts
1 (12 oz can) Solid White Tuna in water, drained
6 Tablespoons of Cream Cheese
2 T Diced Red Onion
1 Tablespoon dried chives
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt & Pepper to taste
Mix together & serve hot or cold
Slice up whatever bread you have on hand (used French Bread) or could use Mini Bagels top with avocado slices and your favorite cheese then place under broiler til bubbly and ENJOY!!
2 T Diced Red Onion
1 Tablespoon dried chives
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt & Pepper to taste
Mix together & serve hot or cold
Slice up whatever bread you have on hand (used French Bread) or could use Mini Bagels top with avocado slices and your favorite cheese then place under broiler til bubbly and ENJOY!!
|Ham and Swiss Poppyseed Sandwiches
1 pkg small 18 to 24 Parker House Rolls (Kroger Golden Dinner Rolls in fresh baked bread section)
6 T salted butter
1 tsp onion powder
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1/2 T poppy seeds
1 tsp dry ground mustard
3/4 lb ham (I used Boarshead Low sodium)
1/3 lb Baby Swiss (I used Private Selection)
1/3 Cup of your favorite jam
1 T hot water
Preheat oven to 350. Melt butter in microwave safe dish & add Worcestershire sauce, onion powder & poppy seeds. Cut rolls in half & set aside. Pour half butter mixture in the bottom of a large pan. Place bottom layer of roll in pan. Layer with Ham, then the cheese & then add the tops & brush the tops with the remaining butter mixture. Bake for 20 mins. Mix your favorite jam with water to thin out. Serve & ENJOY!!!!
|Roasted Pork Wrap
Here's what we do with left over pork loin
1 whole wheat tortilla
1/4 lb Roasted Pork, cubed
1 slices baby swiss
1 tablespoon red onions
2 Kalamata olives, sliced
Bunch Arugula
drizzle with Ranch dressing
Salt and Pepper to taste
Over med high heat, place tortilla in a skillet to warm. Layer up in the center of the tortilla in order, pork, swiss, red onions, olives, Arugula. Continue heating for 3 to 5 mins or until cheese has melted & everything has had time to warm. Remove from skillet & roll up from each side to meet in the middle. Bound the bottom with foil so nothing falls out & your are all set. ENJOY!!
1/4 lb Roasted Pork, cubed
1 slices baby swiss
1 tablespoon red onions
2 Kalamata olives, sliced
Bunch Arugula
drizzle with Ranch dressing
Salt and Pepper to taste
Over med high heat, place tortilla in a skillet to warm. Layer up in the center of the tortilla in order, pork, swiss, red onions, olives, Arugula. Continue heating for 3 to 5 mins or until cheese has melted & everything has had time to warm. Remove from skillet & roll up from each side to meet in the middle. Bound the bottom with foil so nothing falls out & your are all set. ENJOY!!
|Cuban Panini
2 slices of Roasted Pork
4 slices of ham (Boars Head Low sodium is our fav)
2 slices of baby swiss
2 slices of long sandwich dill pickles
2 tablespoons Dijon
Extra Virgin Olive oil
1. Slice each Hoagie in half length wise and hull out each half (top & bottom) to make a cozy home for the ingredients.
2. Starting with bottom roll, layer up 1 slice of pork, 2 slices of ham,1 slice of dill pickle and 1 slice of swiss.
3. Take the top piece and smear on 1 tablespoon (or more depending on your desire) Dijon. Introduce the top to the bottom and allow them to fall in love. Coat the outside of the top piece with olive oil to prepare it for the panini press. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the 2nd (and so on).
4. On med-high, place the sandwiches on the panini press & cook for 3 to 5 mins, until crunchy on the outside & melt-y goodness is coming from the inside. Cut each on a diagonal & serve with Sweet Potato Fries..ENJOY!
NOTE: If you do not have a panini press you can use a cast iron skillet or any skillet & place something heavy on top to weight it down. Just be sure you press it, so it cooks up in the 3 to 5 mins.
|Egg and Olive Salad
5 - 6 Kalamata Olives diced
2 tablespoons red onions
1/2 teaspoon dried Dill
1/4 Cup Greek yogurt (I add a little at a time til its the consistancy I prefer)
Onion powder to taste
Salt & pepper to taste
Put 4 eggs in pot with cold water & place on stove on high. Once it starts boiling turn it off & cover it. Set time for 15 mins & let it sit. Drain & rinse eggs with cold water to stop the cooking. I even add ice cubes to the pot to cool them quicker. Cut eggs with egg slicer & place in bowl. Add olives, red onions, onion powder, dill, yogurt and salt & pepper. Mix & refridgerate for at least an hour. Serve & enjoy!!!!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Mom's Birthday Dinner & BIG Surprise Dessert Revealed
We celebrated Mom's birthday last night and I wanted to share with ya'll all the yummy food that we had.
|Green Bean Casserole
|Dad's Creamy Mashed Tators
|Creamy Corn Casserole
|Squash Casserole from Southern Plate
|Country Fried Steak, on the pretty blue and white plates.
Do all parents collect these plates or is it just mine? ~snickers~
And finally for dessert, the labor of love which was this coffeecake, came out PERFECT! This recipe came from American's Test Kitchen along with very specific criteria that we were hoping to achieve with this. The instructions for this coffeecake were so detailed that it took almost an hour and a half just to get it ready to go in the oven but it was totally worth the effort and I will definitely make this again. We added the Blueberries to this and altered the name to reflect that so if you go in search of this recipe on their website, it's called Cream Cheese Coffee Cake.
Really been wanting to make something like this for a very long time but couldn't find the perfect recipe until now and getting to make this for my mother for her birthday made it worth all the searching. That's why this was sooo important to not goof this up and why I reread the instructions about 1000 times. All the while, sweet little Nutmeg was literally sitting between my feet and looking up at me like mommy are you finished yet, plus she was secretly hoping I would drop a blueberry or something ~giggles~. So now comes the waiting...we made this on Monday at my sister's house, brought it home to our house and it had to sit in our kitchen for 24 hrs, staring at me and I couldn't cut into it to make sure that everything we did had in fact worked and it drove me nuts!!! I know my mother loves me and no matter what I serve her she is going to rave about it, cause that's what mom's do (thank goodness) but I had visions of cutting into this and discovering in front of my entire family that something had not worked about it and I would end up serving them a crappy coffeecake...but that did not happen, it WORKED and we couldn't be happier!!!!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Mom's Open-faced Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
Today is my Mom's Birthday!!! So in honor or of special day, I am bring ya'll one of my favorites she made while growing up & a little story about the lengths we went to as kids to get our hands on these yummy little sandwiches.
Mom has a regular bridge club that gets together once a month, a bunch of her dear teacher friends and they still do this to this day. They have probably been doing this for 20+ yrs now. So, as kids Dad was put in charge of keeping me and lil sis upstairs so Mom could enjoy a night to herself (ok, Moms out there...anyone actually believe that that really happened ~snickers~). During the day mom would let us help prep some of the food and this was always the one I enjoyed getting to make the most. As you can tell by now, anything with cheese in it is my favorite dish.
As the party began we greatly anticipated everything that was downstairs waiting to be consumed. Lil sis and I were good at first, pretending the play along with the let's stay upstairs and play concept but the second our father got to watching a movie or in general just not paying attention to what we were into to, my sis would begin manning her post. I was older so I took charge (that shouldn't come as a surprise ~snickers~), she would be on look out while I quickly ran downstairs and began grabbing handfuls of these little goodies to bring back upstairs to shovel in our faces. Seemingly since Dad reaped the benefits of our little covert operation getting caught was never a big deal ~giggles & snorts~
Mom always heated these but you can eat it straight out of the fridge (like you see above) or you could even use this as a dip with some buttery crackers. And it can keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge, not that it will EVER last that long.
1 C sharp cheddar, grated
1/2 C mayo
2 T butter (optional - only if heating)
2 T pimentos, diced
couple shakes Worcestershire sauce
3 - 5 shakes garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste (1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper)
Mix all together in a small bowl and place in fridge to marinate together. Spread cheese on your favorite rolls or flat bread and bake on 350F for 15-20 mins.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Salted Almond Shortbread Cookies
Just picked up a copy of Michael Ruhlman's Ratio and this was my first experiment. So, I am REALLY excited about sharing this with you. If you are not familiar with this book, it's about understanding the fundamentals of baking. It allows you to create thousands of recipes just by knowing one very simple ratio. It also teaches about the relationship that the ingredients have with one another. This book sets us free from recipes and allows us to just create as much or as little as we want, in our home kitchens. One very important element here is that the key ingredients are measured by weight not volume, so it's very important to have a scale on hand when baking, it's just more precise.
Back to the recipe, since we are HUGE almond fans I decided to do these shortbread cookies with almond extract instead of vanilla but use what you love by all means. I think the almond just enhances the buttery flavor of these little babies. I have already had 1 for breakfast this morning and I have my eye on a 2nd one for lunch ~snickers~.
2 oz (light) brown sugar
4 oz unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
1/2 tsp almond extract
pinch salt
6 oz all purpose flour
2 T water
Preheat oven to 350F. In medium bowl, cream (mix) together sugar and butter. Add your salt and extract. Then, fold in flour gradually, until dough is formed. If it's too dry (like mine was) add a little bit of water at a time until the dough comes together. I used a 2 tablespoon scoop, placed eat ball on my round stone and then pressed them down. They don't spread as they bake so you can place them fairly close together. I was able to get all 12 on my round stone (baking sheet is fine too just be aware you may need to adjust cooking times). Bake 15-20 mins. Sprinkle with salt and ENJOY!!!
Makes 12 cookies (using a 2 T scoop)
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I saw this story on Drudge this morning. Before I clicked on it, I figured it would be in Chicago or Cleveland, or some other place like that. I have been to all of these cities, and they all have some great characteristics. But these stories like this seem to be what media picks up on. Lots of cool things going on in these large cities of the North. Where I live, Birmingham, is very similar to one of those cities: Decaying from the inside due to poor leadership vision, and white-flight. And even though I didn't vote for Pres. Obama, my hope back in 2008, when he won, would be that more attention would be paid to the plight of inner city areas. Guess I was wrong. He isn't a miracle worker after all.
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By Johnathan Manning / American Press
There is a chance of rain every day through Mardi Gras, and severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday, according to reports from the National Weather Service in Lake Charles.
A cold front moving through the area Sunday is expected to push ahead of it a line of thunderstorms that could also bring the potential for damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, meteorologist Roger Erickson said in a news release.
Hail is also possible, meteorologist Roger Deal said in an online briefing. He said that three-quarters of an inch to 2 inches of rain is expected over the next five days.
The line of storms is expected to come through Southwest Louisiana between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, Erickson said.
More rain is forecast for Monday as the cold front is expected to stall near the coast Sunday night, Erickson said.
The heaviest rain is expected in south central Louisiana, and rain totals Sunday could equal an inch, he said.
Deal said there is a 70 percent chance of rain Sunday.
"Strong upper level forces combined with warm gulf moisture and unstable air will make conditions possible for severe storms to develop," Deal said.
There is a 60 percent chance of rain Monday and Tuesday.
• Carlyss Mardi Gras Trail Ride, 8:30 a.m. today, Feb. 9. The day of festivities and chicken runs starts and ends at the West Cal Arena in Sulphur. Floats and horses are welcome. Lineup begins at 6:30 a.m.; parade will start at 8 a.m., with a $5 admission fee for trail riders.
• World Famous Cajun Extravaganza/Gumbo Cook-Off, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Admission is $5; children 5 and under are admitted free.
• Krewe of Omega Parade, 2 p.m. today in downtown Lake Charles. Elizabeth Conway Griffin, elected in 1995 as first black woman to serve on the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, will be parade grand marshal. Those participating in the parade will assemble at 10 a.m. at the Civic Center. For more information, call Herman Guidry at 436-1179.
• Zydeco Dance, 3-5 p.m. today at the Lake Charles Civic Center.
• Krewe of Barkus Parade, 3 p.m. today at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Canines parade in full Mardi Gras attire, all vying for the title of "Mystical Dog." Entry fee applies.
• Krewe of Cosmos presentation, 6:30 p.m. today. The Krewe of Cosmos presents its royal court at the Sulphur High School auditorium with skits, songs and more.
• Krewe of Illusions presentation, 7:30 p.m. today at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Tickets cost $30 for orchestra, formal attire required; $18 balcony reserved seating and $15 standard balcony seating, casual attire.
• Taste de la Louisiane, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Admission is $7.
• Children's Day, Sunday, noon-3 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Old-time Louisiana culture, arts and crafts, Mardi Gras music and magic. An education station complete with safety and health information.
• Children's Parade, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in downtown Lake Charles.
• Lighted Boat Parade, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, at the Lake Charles Civic Center.
• Mardi Gras-ArtSpace Workshop, Feb. 11 at Children's Museum, 327 Broad St. $7.50 for adults and kids over 23 months; $6.75 military; $5.75 for seniors. Call 433-9420.
• Royal Gala, 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The event features the courts of more than 60 krewes. Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Children 5 and under are admitted free.
• Iowa Chicken Run, 10 a.m. Feb. 12. The chicken run starts and ends at KC Hall and runs west down U.S. 90.
• Motorcycles, Hot Rods & Classics Parade, noon Feb. 12 in downtown-midtown Lake Charles.
• Krewe of Krewes' Parade, 5 p.m. Feb. 12 in downtown-midtown Lake Charles. Hundreds of krewe floats, costumes, beads and more will wind through the city as part of the Fat Tuesday celebration.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gov. Lincoln Chafee, Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts and state National Guard Brig. Gen. Charles E. Petrarca Jr. mark the observance of Memorial Day by participating in an annual wreath-laying ceremony honoring war veterans from Rhode Island.
The event will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Garden of Heroes at the State House.
The garden is dedicated to Rhode Island service members who died supporting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ceremony will be a silent tribute.


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Board of Directors
The National Psoriasis Foundation is directed by a Board of Directors. Board members are volunteers from the community who share two things:
- Psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis, either individually or through a loved one.
- A deep, personal commitment to directing the Psoriasis Foundation toward helping people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and toward finding a cause and, ultimately, a cure or permanent method of control for these diseases.
The Board of Directors approves and evaluates the Psoriasis Foundation's long-term plans, determines the goals and provides financial oversight. The Board works with the chief executive officer to accomplish the Foundation's goals.
Colby Evans, M.D., Chair
Colby Evans was elected to the Board of Directors in 2010 and currently serves as board chair. Evans, a Foundation member since 2003 and a volunteer since 2008, chairs the Psoriasis Foundation's National Phototherapy Copayment Task Force, a group of physicians and patients working to address rising copayments for phototherapy treatments. Evans also serves on the Board Governance, Executive, Finance, Development and Advocacy committees. Evans is married with three young children and is a private-practice dermatologist with Evans Dermatology Partners in Austin, Texas.
Krista Kellogg, Immediate Past Chair
Krista Kellogg is the Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors and is an active member of the South Florida Division. Kellogg has palmar-plantar psoriasis and frequently authors articles for leading health and medical news sources on the effects of psoriatic disease, including WebMD and iVillage. She lives in Miami, where she is the Director of Business Development at the law firm of Akerman LLP.
Pete Redding, Chair-Elect
Pete Redding was elected to the board in January 2008. He serves on the Finance, Board Governance, Executive and Research Committees. Redding was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 1979 and joined the National Psoriasis Foundation to better understand his disease. Redding has extensive nonprofit board experience and currently serves on several boards and committees. He holds a masters of decision sciences degree and spent 37 years in sales and senior management. He is a retired CEO living with his wife in Reno, Nev. and Scottsdale, Ariz.
Chip Newton, Vice-Chair
Chip Newton was elected to the Board of Directors in January 2008, and currently serves as vice-chair. Newton is also a member of the Board Governance, Finance, Executive, Development, Research and Scientific Advisory Committees. Newton has had psoriasis for almost 20 years and has become an ardent member of the National Psoriasis Foundation, developing a sense of community with Foundation members, donors and volunteers in the New York area and beyond. His interests lie in research into new treatments for psoriasis; he brings experience in financial oversight and fundraising. Newton is married with two children and lives in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Terri Theisen, Treasurer
Terri Theisen was re-elected to the board in 2009 after having previously served as board member from 2002 to 2004. She currently serves as board treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee, and is a member of the Board Governance, Executive and Advocacy Committees. Theisen has psoriasis and has been a member of the National Psoriasis Foundation since 1995. She brings more than 25 years of executive leadership and organizational development to the board. As the founder of Theisen Consulting LLC, she has provided counsel to several hundred organizations in strategic planning, facilitation, board governance and effectiveness, organizational development and public policy. Theisen lives in Atlanta.
Carol Ostrow, Secretary
Carol Ostrow is the producing director of the award-winning Flea Theater, an off-off-Broadway theater located in Lower Manhattan. She has been an adjunct professor of theater at Vassar College, Chatham College, and McGill University. Ostrow holds a B.A. from Vassar College and a M.F.A. from the Yale School of Drama. Ostrow serves on the President's Advisory Committee of Vassar, the Board of Advisors to the Yale Drama School and the executive committee of Central Synagogue, one of the oldest congregations in New York City. She is also the treasurer and a member of the board of LAVA, an acrobatic dance collective in Brooklyn. She is married to Michael Graff (managing director at Warburg Pincus LLC). They have four children; daughters Anabel, Emily, and Candace, and son Jesse. She and her family count Pittsburgh, London, Montreal and now, New York City once again as home.
Steve Bishkoff
Steve Bishkoff was elected to the Board of Director in November 2011. Bishkoff has been a member of the Foundation and a volunteer since 2003. He has attended many Capitol Hill Day events, National Volunteer Conferences, has volunteered at special events and serves as chair of the Advocacy Committee. Bishkoff was diagnosed with psoriasis in 2003 and psoriatic arthritis in 2006. He is married and lives in Oakhurst, N.J., and is a veteran in the information technology staffing industry working as a Senior Account Executive, Technical Recruiter and Team Leader delivering quality recruiting service to his clients.
Holly Fields Krafsur
Holly Fields Krafsur was elected to the Board of Directors in February 2011. Krafsur became involved with the Psoriasis Foundation through the Walk to Cure Psoriasis in Dallas in 2008 with her daughter, Alyssa, who has severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Since then, Krafsur and her daughter have traveled to Capitol Hill to raise awareness and support for the PPARCCA bill and have walked annually in support of the Foundation's Alyssa's Fund for research for a cure. Holly is the vice president of marketing and public relations for Spira Footwear. She and her husband, Andy, have three children and reside in El Paso, Texas.
Michael Laub
Mike Laub was elected to the Board of Directors in June 2008. He currently serves on the Development and Finance Committees. Laub has been both owner and manager of residential and commercial real estate in 12 states for over 40 years. He has psoriasis and is a long-time supporter of the Foundation. He currently holds office in several real estate and nonprofit associations, as well as being very active in civic, cultural and religious organizations. Laub and his wife have two daughters and four grandchildren, and live in New York.
Ben Lockshin, M.D., F.A.A.D.
Dr. Ben Lockshin was elected to the Board of Directors in 2015 and serves as chair of the Research Committee. Lockshin plays an active role in the Washington, D.C. National Psoriasis Foundation chapter. Along with his father, he runs DermAssociates, a medical dermatology practice and psoriasis treatment center with locations in Rockville and Silver Spring, Maryland. Lockshin has been involved in numerous clinical trials to treat patients with psoriasis.
Matthew Kiselica
Matthew Kiselica was elected to the Board of Directors in 2015 and serves as chair of the Outreach Committee. Kiselica was diagnosed with psoriasis in his teens and psoriatic arthritis in his twenties, and has been actively involved with the Foundation since 2002. He's a member of the National Psoriasis Foundation Dallas/Fort Worth Division, and participates in the Community Ambassador and Psoriasis One to One Mentor programs. Kiselica is active in the Team NPF Walk in Dallas/Fort Worth and has traveled with the Foundation to Washington, D.C., to work with Congress on enacting psoriatic disease legislation and increasing federal research support. In 2013, the NPF honored Kiselica with an Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award for his contributions to improving the lives of people with psoriatic disease. Kiselica works in the Finance industry, and resides in Dallas with his wife and children.
Ron Grau
Ron Grau was elected to the board in July 2014 and serves on the Advocacy Committee. He has been a member of the National Psoriasis Foundation South Florida Division since 2011. Grau has psoriasis and works with the NPF staff, health care providers and other people living with psoriatic disease on local, state and federal psoriatic disease-related initiatives. A successful business leader, Grau is the founder and chief technology officer for SDD, Inc., a South Florida-based global software company with operations in more than 40 countries. He is married with two daughters and lives in Boca Raton, Fla.
Abby Van Voorhees, M.D.
Abby Van Voorhees was elected to the Board of Directors in July 2014. She has been active in clinical research issues in dermatology, particularly those related to the treatment of psoriasis. Van Voorhees currently serves as chair of the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board and is a frequent speaker at Foundation events – both to patients and to medical audiences. She has served as medical editor for the American Academy of Dermatology's publication Dermatology World, and is the past chair of their Guidelines of Care Committee. She is the Chair of Dermatology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and lives in Norfolk, Virginia.
Dr. Jason Lichten, M.D., F.A.C.S
Dr. Jason Lichten was elected to the Board of Directors in 2015. Dr. Lichten has been a dedicated Foundation volunteer since 2011 and was a top-four finalist for NPF's 2015 Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award. As the creator and chair of the Foundation's Columbus Run/Walk to Cure Psoriasis, Dr. Lichten has increased awareness of psoriasis in Ohio and has raised over $100,000 in its five years. A plastic surgeon, Lichten is the founder and director of Central Ohio Plastic Surgery, Inc., located in Columbus, Ohio.
Pete Miller
Pete Miller was elected to the Board of Directors in 2015. A retired school principal from Portland, Ore., Miller has been actively involved with the National Psoriasis Foundation as the Portland division vice chair and has helped organize all division fundraising events and activities, including the Portland Walk to Cure Psoriasis. Miller also chaired the planning committee for NPF's National Volunteer Conference in San Francisco in 2015.
Nate Paul
Nate Paul was elected to the Board of Directors in 2015. Paul is the president, CEO and founder of World Class Capital Group. Since founding World Class in 2007, Paul has built it in to one of the largest private real estate owners in America. Paul is also the founder and owner of Great Value Storage, the eighth-largest, privately-owned self-storage company in America. Paul has psoriasis and lives in Austin, Texas.
Rick Seiden
Rick Seiden has been involved with the National Psoriasis Foundation for over three decades. Elected to the Board of Directors in 2002, Seiden served a two-year term as chair in July 2009, and was re-elected to the Board in 2015. Seiden, who has psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, has been a Foundation advocate before Congress and the National Institutes of Health, and serves on the Advisory Council to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease. Seiden is a corporate/transactional attorney in the Healthcare Practice Group of Foley & Lardner, LLP and lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and two children.
Mark Oberman
Mark Oberman was elected to the Board of Directors in 2016. Mark has been an active volunteer with the San Diego division since its inception in 2010. He served as chair of the San Diego Walk to Cure Psoriasis in 2012 and 2013, as well as inaugural chair of the 2016 San Diego Team NPF Cycle event. Mark is the founder and principal engineer of OBE Systems, Inc., an electrical / computer engineering design and development firm with clients in San Diego and Silicon Valley.
Kathleen Gallant, IFPA Representative (ex officio)
Kathleen Gallant was elected to the Board of Directors in 2006, and currently serves as the board's ex officio International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) representative. Gallant has had psoriasis since the age of 12 and psoriatic arthritis since the age of 20, and has been a member of the Psoriasis Foundation since 1993. In 2003, Gallant formed the Pittsburgh, Pa.-affiliated support network and served as leader until August 2010. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Indian churches divided over wine ban
Christian churches in Kerala are split over the use of wine in church services following the announcement of plans for a state-wide ban.
Following the announcement Kerala will be alcohol free within 10 years several of the states Christian churches have taken opposing stances on the use of wine during services.
According to Outlook India Philipose Mar Chrysostom, 96, former head of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church, said churches in Kerala should remove wine from their services: "For the holy mass, there is no need to use wine."
He suggested a return to the past when dried grapes soaked in water were given to believers instead of wine to celebrate communion.
But Varapuzha Archbishop Dr Francis Kallarackal disagreed when he declared wine to be integral to the celebration of Christian mass all over the world and could not be banned.
Syro Malabar Church, part of the Roman Catholic Church, spokesperson Father Paul Thelekat was also adamant wine would continue to be used for communion: "No church uses anything other than wine, we will continue the tradition."
Kerala currently has the highest per capita consumption of liquor in India but next year the government plans to shut down all venues serving alcohol with the exception of five-star hotels with the goal of total prohibition in 10 years.


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President of the European Parliament
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Antonio Tajani
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|Paul Henri Spaak /
Robert Schuman
|1952 / 1958
The President of the European Parliament is the head of the European Parliament. He or she also represents the Parliament within the EU and internationally. The President has to sign that EU laws and the EU budget can become valid.
Presidents serve two-and-a-half-year terms. This time is normally divided between the two major political parties of the European Parliament. There have been twenty-eight Presidents, since the Parliament was created in 1952. Thirteen of whom have served since the first Parliamentary election in 1979. Two Presidents have been women and most have come from the older member states. The current President is Antonio Tajani.


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A poor third quarter cost the Wauwatosa West boys basketball team another game, a 57-47 defeat - their fourth straight loss - at Pius XI on Friday.
Each team took turns dominating the first half, as the Trojans jumped out to a 15-6 first quarter lead, only to see the Popes jump back with a 16-7 second quarter for a 22-22 tie at intermission.
Pius XI came out and went on a 16-9 run to take a 38-31 lead into the fourth period. That means Pius XI outscored Tosa West, 32-16, in the middle two quarters.
"We came out in the first quarter and really played well on both ends," Tosa West coach Chad Stelse said. "Then we got in some foul trouble, and started to struggle and never got back into a good flow on either end of the court. We need the next guy to step up in order for us to be successful. It needs to be a team effort."
The Trojans tried to bounce back in the fourth quarter, but the Popes still held on with a 19-16 advantage.
"We have been doing a good job coming out ready to play in the third quarter for most of the season," Stelse said. "Against Pius I liked our energy coming out of the half, but offensively our execution was poor and they made a couple plays to get them going."
The teams made 58 trips to the free throw line, as the Popes were 28-for-35 and the Trojans were 16-for-23.
"Both teams had trouble all game getting into the flow because of all the whistles," Stelse admitted. "That being said, our guys need to do a better job of recognizing how the game is being officiated and adjust."
Leading the scoring was sophomore wing Andre Carroll with 13 points, which included 5-for-9 from the free throw line and two 3-pointers. Junior forward Blake Harvey added 11, going 4-for-6 from the free throw line, with a 3-pointer.
Junior forward Ricky Landers added nine points, going 3-for-4 from the charity stripe, and sophomore guard Steffan Brown added eight with two 3-pointers.
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Extracting tar sands bitumen from the forest wilderness in Alberta, Canada has major environmental impacts - not least the significant increase in greenhouse gases (GHG) produced by extracting and processing the bitumen into a usable product. The extraction process is thought to produce on average three times the GHGs of conventional oil production.
Oil produced from tar sands is generally consumed only in Canada and the USA, but public concern in Europe has been growing, particularly around the financial links between European financial institutions and the tar sands industry.
Greenpeace can now reveal that petroleum products containing tar sands crude oil have been regularly entering the EU's petroleum supply chain for some time, primarily through imports of diesel from the US Gulf Coast (USGC).


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Home Depot's Retail Head Craig Menear To Take Helm As CEO
American retailer of home improvement and construction products The Home Depot has appointed retail industry veteran Craig Menear as the chief executive four months after he was appointed head of the US retail business of the company. Menear will take over on 1 November 2014, according to Reuters.
Menear succeeds Francis Blake, who led the company since 2007. Blake will remain chairman of the company. The move comes as Home Depot tries to steer through the slow recovery in the US housing market, where increasing interest rates and small wage growth have reduced spending on new homes.
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I thought maybe we'd make a wrist cuff. Or something basic.
We got to make clothing! Hurrah! Well, actually we got to make either a really short mini skirt or a tank top.
I asked the teacher very nicely if I could please alter that skirt pattern.... to a below knee fitted wiggle skirt! Much more my style:
It looks a bit wonky on one side, but thats because i'm standing funny.
I really like working with latex. Everything is glued instead of sewn, you get to sniff chemicals and use a rotary cutter (ooh! danger!) - exciting!
If only latex sheets weren't so expensive (you can only get it from the UK and it costs a bomb to post out) i'd be experimenting more right now.
Next up - leather. I just got my hands on a leather industrial sewing machine and some leather - I just need to be able to fit it in my sewing room...