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It's been a good run, but not an easy run, to the cusp of the final four for Summit Christian Academy. And that's just fine for Eagles coach Jake Kates.
SCA now stands one win away from reaching the Missouri Class 3 boys state basketball tournament after beating Lamar 72-60 March 5 in a sectional game at Sedalia. On Saturday March 8, the Eagles, 24-5, will meet Crossroads Conference rival Barstow at 6 p.m. in a Class 3 quarterfinal at the Independence Events Center, with the winner advancing on to the final four March 13 at the Hearnes Center in Columbia.
"We've been tested as we've gone through this thing," Kates said. "I think that will benefit us Saturday."
After battling through a tough district tournament the week before, SCA had to weather another difficult test against Lamar. Hampered by the Cardinals' size and rugged halfcourt game, SCA found itself down 10 points in the first quarter and trailed by 12 at halftime.
"We started out slow and didn't play to our scouting reports," Kates said. "We were sloppy in the first half and I think we had some nerves. But once we got out in transition and started pushing the ball up the floor, that's when the game really changed."
SCA pulled within three by the end of the third quarter, and then buried Lamar 31-16 in the fourth quarter. Taurin Hughes, the Eagles career scoring leader, led the way with 27 points while Wade Johnson had 14 points and Harrison Shearer finished with 13.
"We've got something special going on right now," Kates said. "It's kind of hard to express, but what we did last night after we were down 12 at halftime is a testament to these kids being willing to do what it takes to win."
Now SCA will have to get past Barstow to keep its special season going. The Knights, 25-2, handed the Eagles their only conference loss, 71-59 last January at Barstow.
But the Eagles are a different team now, Kates said, with more depth and players contributing on the floor. More importantly, he has six seniors intent on keeping the good times rolling.
"Barstow is a younger team and very talented, but I've got six guys that want to play another game," Kates said. That's one of the benefits we have over Barstow. They know they've got time."
After traveling to Richmond for district play and the trip to Sedalia, the Eagles are happy to be playing closer to home and against their biggest rival. Not that they would mind another road trip next week.
"We're happy to play in our backyard," Kates said. "We're really looking forward to Saturday. It's going to be a fun time."


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Capitol 1 asks "What's in your wallet?" I ask, "What's in your FREEZER?"
As I was packing my bargain spiral hams into the freezer, I did a rough count. There are actually more than this IN the freezer, but here's a rough idea of
What's in my freezer? (# of packages, each worth 1 meal or more)
Beef roasts: 3
B/s chick breasts: >3
Chick thighs: 1 or 2
Corned beef : 1
Fish: 1 + 3 Gortons
Hamburger: 3 meatballs plus 1-3# patties
Pork chops: 3
Pork roasts: 3
Regular hams: 2
Salmon: 1
Spiral hams: 3
Steaks : 1 set
Turkey: 1 (18#)
This is 30 packages of stuff! Since I can make a meal from each package, I could theoretically not buy meat for the next month! And, although some, like the meatballs, are just enough for a meal, some, like the turkey, are enough for a meal plus lots of leftovers!
And all of it bought on sale!
Good for you!
To be perfectly honest, I have no idea how much of what I have in the freezer at the moment. The boys and my hubby have been in charge of getting things out of it and loading it up when needed and they have not been writing things down like I asked. Oh well! I do know that we could live off all the stuff in there for a couple of months at least though.02-08-2005, 04:08 PM #3
Just off the top of my head.........
- 10 or so packages of Morningstar crumbles
- 2 whole chickens
- 10 pounds shrimp
- 2.5 pounds tilapia
- 20 or so family sized portions brown rice
- 10 pounds butter
- 50 pounds whole wheat flour (could be more)
- 50 pounds whole wheat pastry flour (could be more)
- 5 pounds ground turkey
- 10 pounds mozzarella cheese
- 10 pounds cheddar cheese
- 5 packs cheese singles
- 5 boxes Morningstar patties
- 5 bags blueberries
- 5 family sized portions homemade banana nut waffles
- pecans
- 2 family sized portions homemade pecan muffins
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Currently in my freezer there resides :
2 packs of Quorn fillets
2 loaves granary bread
2 packs wholemeal pitta bread
1 tub ben & Jerrys karamel sutra
1 tub mango kulfi
assorted berries
and of course ice cubes!
That's all I can think of anyway, there's usually more but I'm trying to run all my stocks down and fill my freezer in one go08-02-2006, 03:34 PM #5
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5 half gallons of ice cream
assorted frozen appetizers - DH and I have our quiet dinners once a week after the kids are asleep
6 steaks
chicken legs
whole wheat flour
frozen fish filets
ham steaks
frozen strawberry jam - from the garden
pork loin
Actually every so often I go and re-inventory, so I have an idea.
Then I make a "what could be for dinner list"08-02-2006, 04:15 PM #6
Funny enough, my Capital One cards. *lol*
More than I can list as I cook and freeze... I have my chest and over the fridge freezers filled to the brim right now.08-02-2006, 05:24 PM #7
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oh my.....let me think
10 boxes of pizza rolls
5 boxes chicken nuggets
2 boxes tenderloins
pork chops-5
smoked sausage-7
frozen strawberries (4lbs)
10 packs hot dogs
3 loaves bread
6 lbs hamburger
20lbs butter
10 bags frozen veggies
2 boxes popsicles
5 lbs stew meat
2 packs of steak
4 pizzas
pack of burritos
3 boxes waffles
10 tubes of buscuits
2 bags french fries
3lbs of bologna
1lb salami
2 pumpkin pies
5 packages of tortillas
1 box taquitos
3 boxes toaster scrambles
2 bags of shredded cheese
3 tv dinners
2 boxes of chicken patties
4 packages of chicken legs
1 turkey
1 ham
sounds like alot, but i'm trying to stock up for wintertime!!!08-02-2006, 07:26 PM #8
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One Ring Bologna
15# of ground Beef
6 T-Bones
8 Chicken Breasts
5# of pork ribs
6 bags of chocolate chips
3 bags of white chips
3 bags of peanut butter/cinnamon chips
5# of mulberries
6 gallons of orange juice
3 gallons of grapefruit juice
2 gallons of lemonjuice
Several gallon storage baggies of sliced oranges and lemons
One gallon bag of slice key limes
One Corned Beef about 7#
2 gallon strage baggie of old bananas (for bread and muffins)
3# of frozen chopped broccoli
3# of frozen kernal corn
3# of lima beans
One bag of chopped pistachios
One gallon bag of chopped black walnuts
One gallon bag of chopped walnuts
One gallon bag of Pecans
3# bag of green beans
3# bag of green peas
10 # of pork chops
2 gallon containers of strawberries
A large bag of petzels (raw) fundraiser from school
My big tupperware soup mix container - leftover go in here for soup later
Several hambones with meat chunks for soup
Plus some mysteries that I need to thaw.
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Lots of stuff and I have minimal idea as to exactly what. Nuts,vegies, cheese, meat,fish,bread...all kinds of stuff.Not to much processed food tho. Those days are gone.08-02-2006, 09:51 PM #10
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I don't have a compiled list yet.08-03-2006, 09:38 AM #11
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Oh my goodness, do you know what you're asking I have THREE freezers!!!
I'll get back to you in a few....if I'm not back soon, send someone with a blow dryer to defrost me08-03-2006, 10:48 AM #12
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My freezer is full of 300 pounds of chicken quarters until the weekend of 18th ,19th, and 20th.
We are doing a BBQ and Bake sale on our front lawn that weekend hope to sell at least half of it. ($7.00 a meal ).
It a big community antigue sale and we cleared it for selling BBQ.
It has my freezer chuck full08-03-2006, 10:53 AM #13
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Ok, here goes
1 gallon of skim milk
3 pints Ben & Jerry's (dh's!! lol)
1/2 bag Hershey's kisses
1/3 Edy's Slow Churned Lite Ice Cream - Sundae Cone flavor
2 boxes popsicles (1 fruit, 1 banana & fudge)
1/2 Breyer's Bubble Yum ice cream (kids'!)
1 bucket o' ice cream (1gallon plus 1 qt)
3 mint chocolate poptarts
1 bag mini marshmallows
1 blueberry pie
1 pumpkin pie
1lb broccoli
2lb yellow squash
1 lb green beans
1 lb corn
1lb california mixed veggies
1 baggie green pepper strips
3lbs peas
1lb mixed veggies
4lb waxed beans
1 ham bone
2.5 lbs hot sausage
5 small pkgs hamburger (1lb or less)
3 medium pkgs hamburger (1.5-2lbs)
1 lg pkg hamburger (more than 2lbs)
1lb Bay Scallops
4 white sub rolls
4lb boneless ham
2lb deli ham
2lb deli roast beef
2 pkgs (about 4lb) pork steaks
3lb chuck roast
2 (8ct) pkgs hot dogs
1 whole chicken (4-5lbs)
11oz pepperoni slices
3lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2qt ground sausage
3 boneless pork ribs (for chili)
1 qt shredded pork (for soup)
2 sandwich steaks
1lb calamari
1 beef & bean burrito
1 box (15ct) pizza rolls
2lb tater tots
10oz (1/2 of 20oz bag) french fries
4lb bag french fries
3 (14oz) cheese ravioli
1 gallon bag homemade croutons or stuffing-to-be (bread cubes)
2 whole wheat sub rolls
14 bagels
5 mini bagels
5 pkgs english muffin (plain & cinnamon raisin)
12 homemade muffins
2.5 (8ct) hamburger buns
5 (8ct) hot dog buns
7 white sub rolls
2 loaves homemade apple bread
12 homemade dinner rolls
3 loaves white bread
2 pizza dough balls (for 16" pizzas)
8oz mexican blend cheese
12oz mozzarella
8oz sliced provolone
2 (24ct) american cheese
8oz sliced provolone
2 (24ct) american cheese
4oz Colby Jack cheese
2 baggies pizza sauce
17 bananas
1 qt sweetened strawberries
3 baggies blackberries (from backyard)
3 baggies whole strawberries
1 baggie giant blackberries
1 baggie peaches
3 baggies blueberries
1 baggie cherries
1 gallon homemade strawberry jam
1/2 gallon cantaloupe
10 (2cup portions) pumpkin puree
1/2 gallon leftover creamy Italian chicken
1 gallon leftover mashed potatoes
1 bag w/ leftover veggies (for soup)
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1 whole chicken
2 london broils cut into section to make about 5 meals
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1 white bread
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assorted bell peppers
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8 single servings of leftovers for lunches
6 precooked vegetarian meals(made them for oldest dd)
4 lg pkgs tofu
7 sm pkgs tofu
5 pkgs seasoned ground soy
2 pkgs veggie salami slices
2-1kg bags brussel sprouts
1-2kg bag carrots
1-2kg bag of peas
1-2kg bag of corn
1-2kg bag of brocolli
2 pkg spinach
1 pkg hamburger buns
1 pkg english muffins
3 pkgs pitas
5 loaves of bread
3 bread bags of stale bread(for stuffing or crumbs)
gallon bag of homemade bread crumbs
1 kg french fries
gallon bag of strawberries
4 bananas
2 pkgs cranberries
2 baggies(2 cups each) raspberries
4L ice cream
4 kg chicken legs
3 kg pollock
4 lbs stewing veal
1 ham
9 lbs sausage
19 lbs hamburger
4 baggies(2 cups each) cubed ham
2 baggies(2 cups each) turkey
2 pkgs weiners
2 pkgs bologna
gallon bag of grated cheese
1 pkg sliced havarti
1 pkg bacon
2 ice packs
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Opinion: Iraq Troop Withdrawal Can't be Claimed as Obama Win
It takes an amazing amount of contorting to be an Obama supporter.
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couple issues I need help with
Hey, just did a little inspection the other day, currently at 56k miles. Just wondering if anyone had any experience with some things I noticed.
Rear diff where the driveshaft connects to it looked wet. Anyone have an oil leak there before?
The rear bushings on the front lower control arms looked a bit cracked on both sides. Anyone replace them before?
When I went wheeling today the suspension sounded a bit clunky in the front when dropping down. Possible ball joint warning sign? (im paranoid about this from my reading here)
Got a big expedition saturday so I just wanted to check some of this out before I go.
Re: couple issues I need help with
Oil on the rear diff might be the seal just behind the driveshaft yoke. Should no be leaking that much but I would check your oil before your expedition. Top it off if needed.
Clunk if front suspension could be a link kit or sway bar bushing. Not a very big job actually.
For the rear bushings, I dont have any info. Mine look cracked on RH top but others looks alright.
Re: couple issues I need help with
My rear diff leaks at the same spot. I have read some posts on the seal replacement and it sounds pretty basic except for getting the torque spec correct in the pinon nut. I'm too tied up to mess with it, so I just make sure the level is decent once a month. It's not a huge leak, doesn't leave any puddles, and checking the fluid is super easy with that damn rubber plug.
I have cracked busings all around F & R. Replacing the rear bushings should pretty basic, just pop out and pop in. A nice press is probably necessary for removal and install. If possible, try not to take both arms off at the same time. It's not fun trying to re-allign the entire rear assembly and wrestle both arms back in. And I rust isn't a problem in my area, but soaking everything with some PB Blaster or Knock-R-Loose wouldn't hurt either.
I had some front end clunk after installing my lift. It just turned out to be a couple of loose swaybar links.
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Facebook has continued to push its Messenger apps for mobile after it announced a deal to bring free and discounted data access for the apps to customers of 18 operators across 14 countries, including Egypt. The deal is an aggressive but industry-backed one to offer an alternative to SMS and promote mobile data services for carriers. The service would launch "in the coming months" and will give mobile phone owners on the Etisalat network in Egypt free or discounted data to use Facebook's messaging service via Android, iOS and its Every Phone feature phone app.
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As we can see from these two fellas, their minds are predisposed to thinking a certain way, and the bible supports their contradictory attitudes.Our minds form a worldview at a very young age. Then it finds the appropriate information that agrees with this worldview. This in turn confirms and solidifies the worldview, which then endorses and promotes the information with which it agrees.It is a vicious circle that is very difficult to escape. … [Read more...]
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On behalf of all of the Builders, I want to say that our fervent prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families in Boston, MA, in the wake of the horrific marathon bombings yesterday. It is amazing how one person (or perhaps a couple of people) can cause such terror and destruction, all in the blink of an eye, and how life is changed forever for so many. Countless stories of heroism are already being told and in the weeks ahead, as people try to piece their lives back together, … [Read more...]
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When I'm at the gym, I often opt out of watching TV and decide instead to pray the rosary. This works well because I am focused, I can't wander off to do something else, and I can unite my intense suffering to that of Christ. (Just kidding!) One thing that I don't do, however, is make the Sign of the Cross, or at least a Sign of the Cross that anyone in the gym would recognize as such. It's more like a quick swiping movement across my forehead and torso, which someone could easily mistake for me … [Read more...]
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Behind The Scenes Of Live Google+ ChatSeptember 7, 2011
Every Tuesday at 7pm EST Dave Doyle of Mets Report and I do a live video chat. Normally we do the chat on UStream but this week we decided to try out Google+ and I must say I like Google+ … Continue reading
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Weekly Report: Chris Young, Oliver Perez & Nick EvansMarch 7, 2011
In this weekly Mets report video, Dave Doyle of Mets Report and I discuss our early thoughts on spring training, including Chris Young, Oliver Perez and Nick Evans.
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Series Recap: Mets Beat Up On CardinalsJune 25, 2009
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BASS RUNS GALORE!! That's what you've been asking for, that's what you get!! We show you the notes, name the notes, and show you how to put the runs in the songs. We introduce waltz time, and how to use the runs here too. We introduce the key of B and as a special treat, Marshall shows you how to play the "boogie woogie" on the bass. We also include a special section on simple theory-"The reason behind the notes." No Tab.


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The Fine Line Between Influencing Our Culture And Becoming A Part Of It Part 11
Most people don't like standing out in a crowd. And yet, that's what we're called to do as Christians. We're called to be different from the world around us.
Reaching The World Without Letting Its Values Infiltrate The Church Part 13
In any church, it takes a lot of discernment to welcome people from all walks of life, without condoning their sinful lifestyle. How do we embrace everyone, without alienating anyone?
The Church's Role In Our Ever-changing Society Part 14
As followers of Christ, are we called to merely separate ourselves from our culture? Hide out, and hunker down? Or should we be reaching out to redeem and change the world around us?
The Importance Of Bringing People To The Foot Of The Cross Part 9
In Matthew 28, verse 19, Jesus commands His followers to "go and make disciples of all nations." Let's discuss the importance of bringing people in your community, and around the world, to the foot of the cross.
Have You Ever Wondered If God Has Feelings? Part 10
Does God laugh and cry, like we do? Engage in a lively discussion on God's emotions. It's part of an in-depth study of Luke 15.
Discover The Various Views Of Repentance In Scripture Part 11
The term repentance is a sobering one. For some, it's a reminder of past deeds long covered up. For others, it's a refreshing reminder of the freedom found in a relationship with God.
Discover How God Uses The Most Unlikely People Part 13
The first-century religious folk often chastised Jesus for associating with people their society rejected. The company Jesus kept reveals a lot about God's love for the lost.
Discover How God Rejoices When People Find Faith Part 14
If you've ever had a child wander off without your knowledge, you know the panic and fear that grips you as you search frantically for them, and the joy that comes once they have been found. Let's explore the parables of Jesus.
Discover The Meaning Behind One Of Jesus' Parables Part 16
The stories Jesus told were more than entertainment. They were meaningful lessons, intended to teach people about God's character and priorities.
Don't miss the final message in a series on Mark chapter 8 Part 5
Every day we add to the pages of our life story. Based on your actions today, what will your eventual biography reflect? Let's take a cue from the story of a blind man's encounter with Jesus to help us write our own narrative; one that points others to the Lord.
Shine—I Can Evangelism
Most of us are more than willing to share the love we have personally experienced…
Discover your God-given potential Part 1
Typically, we consider evangelists to be super-Christians. They're the ones leading thousands to faith in stadiums or traveling across the world to share the gospel. How every believer is gifted to be a successful evangelist.
How we all can shine the light of Christ! Part 2
A spotlight can illuminate a stadium. A flashlight may only brighten a small patch of ground. But regardless of the scope or magnitude, both still light up the darkness! Let's discuss how there may be varying degrees of giftedness, but we all can shine the light of Christ!
Taking some of the fear out of evangelism Part 3
One of the biggest worries about sharing our faith is the other person's reaction—what if they completely reject what we're saying? We'll learn that salvation is ultimately not up to us.
Discover why the least likely people are the ones who need to hear from you the most! Part 4
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Sydney has sweltered through its third hottest October day on record with a gusty cool change expected to keep fire crews on high alert well into the night.
The city's temperature reached 37.3 degrees just after 3pm and hovered near that level for more than an hour before dropping back below 36 degrees shortly after.
Forecasters had tipped the mercury to rise to as high as 39 degrees which would have broken a 2004 record. The city has only had four days of 37 degrees or higher in October in records dating back to 1859.
Elsewhere, many regions saw record or near-record heat. Wilcannia, in far western NSW, clocked 42 degrees, a state record for the first 10 days of October.
A cool change is moving up the NSW coast, with places such as Merimbula dropping from 34.8 degrees to just 17.6 degrees in a couple of hours.
It is moving at about 40 km/h up the coast and is unlikely to reach Sydney until about 11pm, said Brett Dutschke, senior meteorologist at Weatherzone.
As it passed Bega temperatures fell 7 degrees in 2 minutes and about 12 in half an hour.
"We could see something similar for Sydney," Dr Dutschke said. "We could see temperatures drop about 10 degrees in half an hour."
While the state has largely dodged any major blazes so far on Thursday, Sydney Airport's fire danger rating came close to reaching "catastrophic" during the day.
Several regions in western NSW including Broken Hill and Cobar reported fire danger ratings reaching catastrophic levels – the highest in those areas in eight years, Dr Dutschke said
The cooler conditions will see Friday's maximum drop to 24 degrees, with the prospect for a few millimetres of rain in coastal areas.
Temperatures will resume their climb over the weekend, though, with Sunday's top expected to reach 32 degrees - 10 above the long-run October average. Monday will seem almost chilly, with a maximum of just 20 degrees tipped by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sunday's expected rise in temperatures back above the 30-degree mark for Sydney is likely to see fire danger ratings nudge back into the severe or extreme range again, Dr Dutschke said.
The NSW Rural Fire Service said a grass fire at Mt Vernon near Penrith was burning close to homes with crews on their way to bring it under control.
Another grass fire was also burning out of control at Bonnyrigg, near Fairfield. The blaze at Simpson Road was the third grass fire in the area on Thursday afternoon and will be closely examined by investigators.
The other two Bonnyrigg fires have been brought under control.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning for damaging winds over much of southern and central NSW.
Strong to gale force northwesterly winds are expected ahead of a cold front arriving this evening, with a south to southwest change to follow. "Winds may briefly reach gale force behind the change, particularly along the coast," the bureau said.
"Damaging northwesterly winds averaging about 60km/h with peak gusts of 100km/h are expected for the Snowy Mountains, Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Australian Capital Territory, Central Tablelands, and Hunter districts" before a squally southerly change arrives, the bureau said. The system will also bring the likelihood of damaging winds to coastal parts of the Sydney Metropolitan area this evening, and also coastal parts of the Illawarra and Hunter regions.
Damaging northwest to southwest winds are also possible for the Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western and Lower Western forecast districts late this afternoon or evening, the bureau said.
The bureaus said gusts had already reached 106 km/h at Thredbo this morning, with gusts of about 90 km/h reported from Cooma and Bombala.
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Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic
Chef David Gingrass swears broccoli haters will love the polarizing green vegetable when it's prepared this way, because it is slowly caramelized to bring out its sweetness, then enlivened with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of crushed red pepper.
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- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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- 1/2 cup water
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the broccoli, cut side down, cover and cook over moderate heat until richly browned on the bottom, about 8 minutes. Add the water, cover and cook until the broccoli is just tender and the water has evaporated, about 7 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the garlic and the crushed red pepper and cook uncovered until the garlic is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Season the broccoli with salt and black pepper, drizzle with the lemon juice and serve.


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The Michigan State Spartans have added two power conference teams to their future football schedules, the school announced Monday. Michigan State has signed home-and-home agreements with the Alabama Crimson Tide of the SEC and the West Virginia Mountaineers of the Big East.
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That was the apt quote from one of Mad Magazine's readers commenting on their hard hitting parody about President Obama's trade of Bowe Bergdahl for five top Taliban leaders who had been incarcerated in Guantanamo. As you will see after the jump, Mad took a very dim view of the exchange. "Barack Obama's Unfortunate New Movie," was very different from the usual light-hearted humor you see in Mad:
Recently, President Obama exchanged five Taliban leaders for an American POW, Bowe Bergdahl. One prisoner for five is an iffy trade to begin with — but even moreso when it was revealed that Bergdahl had deserted his post. So, Obama got his man, but there was a lot of collateral damage — it kind of reminds us of a movie we once saw…


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Founded in 2013, the Read My World festival is taking major steps to become the premiere annual international literary event in Amsterdam.
Instead of focusing on a single genre or style, the festival changes their theme each year to explore a different topic or region in depth by blending journalistic reality with imaginative themes and topics found in domestic fiction.
The 2014 edition of Read My World is dedicated to investigating the literary traditions of the Caribbean.
A region so rich with diversity that it's a stretch to define a Caribbean 'identity,' the influences of immigration, colonial rule and subsequent internal developments have had a drastic impact on the stories and literature produced.
From dialects created through the mixing of native languages with colonial tongues to spiritual traditions formed from centuries of clashing belief systems, the contemporary literature coming from the Caribbean is certainly in a league of its own.
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A TREASURY OF FISHING STORIES. Compiled by Charles E. Goodspeed. Decorations by Everett Ward. Xviii + 600 pp. New York: A.S. Barnes & Co. $5.
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The non-profit Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation has a real reason to celebrate with its win of a $500,000 grant last month from the Seattle Foundation. The funds come at a perfect time, as the foundation is poised to reach new heights of excellence in its mission to get youth out on the water to learn seamanship and the opportunities that are available in the maritime trades.
Malcolm Russell is executive director of the Youth Marine Foundation. He said the funds would be used to support the Tacoma Youth Marine Center's fleet of program and training vessels and toward a significant remodel of the center's main administration building. This would be in addition to the center's new training facility already in place and the recent redesign and rebuild of the center's docks. All of this, combined with the foundation's dedicated board of directors and Russell's hiring two years ago, place the foundation in a new light for developing even greater visions of what the foundation can do for young men and women in its programs.
"We've been relatively under the radar here in Tacoma, but with the addition of the new facility and the infrastructure we've spent the last several years getting in place – the new training building, our docks and the ships – we're ready to go to that next level," Russell said. "This grant is a big deal and is recognizing all the work that's gone into things to now."
Upon completion of the administration building, it will be named the Keith Birkenfeld Maritime Building, after the C. Keith Birkenfeld Memorial Trust of the Seattle Foundation from where the funds came. With the total project budget currently at about $450,000 and $250,000 coming from the grant, the foundation will seek further grants and donations to secure the remaining $200,000. "The fact that we've raised over half the funding needed now bodes well for generating matching funds," Russell said. BCRA Architects and Korsmo Construction, both of Tacoma, are the project developers for what will be a significant improvement along the shores of the Foss Waterway.
Remodeling of the building will make for a bigger training area and add additional office space to attract other non-profit or maritime focused groups to sublease space. This would help supplement Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation's income, along with the continued operation of the Tacoma Fuel Dock and Commencement Bay Marine Services, the profits from which go directly to support the Tacoma Youth Marine Center. Additional funds are generated through private donations, public grants and minimal program fees.
The other $250,000 of the $500,000 grant will go to support the maintenance and capital needs of the Tacoma Youth Marine Center's three main training ships: Odyssey, Charles N. Curtis and Vèritè. The Vèritè is a 38 foot 18th century replica built by youth here in Tacoma. With its mast being the tallest mast in the South Sound, the 90-foot yawl Odyssey is affectionately known as "Tacoma's own tall ship" and is the largest Sea Scout sailing vessel in the country, while the 78-foot motor vessel Curtis is the longest continuously serving Sea Scout ship in the United States. Both are U.S. Coast Guard certified vessels.
"The nice thing for us is that by having the Coast Guard standards, we train our kids to that level so they have to learn GPS, navigation and radar. They're training to a professional level," Russell said. "Because they're trained to that level, any of our kids can go to the Bahamas, the Mediterranean or anywhere they do charters and become a paid crew member as a job opportunity." Many stay in the Puget Sound area as future recreational boaters on the waterfront, future yacht club members and the engines of future marine related service and retail around the Puget Sound. "And many of our youth go on to higher education and opportunities in the maritime economy working for the state ferry system, for local companies like Foss or at our ports, and they are also manning our Coast Guard stations and serving our country in the Navy or Marines."
The grant will allow for these ships to be sustained for years to come by funding large capital needs such as new engines, sails, electronics and safety equipment.
"Items like these are expensive but once installed will serve the program for years or decades," Russell said. For example, the old motor in the Odyssey has served the vessel well for more than 40 years. A new, well-maintained motor will last for 30 years or longer and new sails can last up to 15 years. "That is more good news for Tacoma in that our ability to serve youth and the community for years and decades to come is much improved."
Perhaps most importantly, the half-million dollar grant will give a real boost the Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation's 138 Sea Scouts, a branch of the Boy Scouts for maritime interests. The Sea Scouts program is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
"From Sea Scouts, kids can get into the Coast Guard or Navy or any service branch, or work on the state ferry service or up in Alaska or go to Cal Maritime (California Maritime Academy), which is the Harvard of maritime education institutions on the West Coast," Russell said. "We have three kids going there this year and many, many that have gone there in the past."
Young people are needed for maritime work, Russell said, as the current maritime trades workforce continues to age.
"If you look at the demographics of the people in maritime trades, 10 years ago it was 40 (years old), five years ago it was 47 and now it's getting closer to 50. They're seeing a pattern and saying we need more people to get engaged in maritime trades. We see ourselves as a pipeline to feed that entry as well.
"When you connect the dots that the Puget Sound, Port of Tacoma and entire marine economy is dependent on new people coming in and filling those jobs, new people buying boats, new people joining yacht clubs, new people buying equipment and being out here on the water and supplying our maritime history with a future, you understand the pipeline that we're feeding."
The Youth Marine Foundation and the Sea Scouts themselves consistently recruit young people from area schools, church groups, Boys and Girls Club and any group interested in what the Tacoma Youth Marine Center has to offer, and at very affordable rates. Now with the Foundation on solid financial footing for the future, more young people will reap the benefits, as will all of Tacoma.
"Our Sea Scout program is the best in the nation, as far as I'm concerned, our programs to get kids out on the water are running and established, our partnerships are solid, we've got our training building, our new docks, we've got our facility, we've got our 30-year lease with the Port…we're ready to go to the next step," Russell said.
Learn more at http://youthmarinefoundation.org.


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Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. is implementing a comprehensive ConnectSmart kitchen display and table management software and hardware solution from QSR Automations within its two casual dining concepts, Granite City Food & Brewery and Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill. With the rollout scheduled for completion in 2014, Granite City is experiencing improvements in consistency and capacity management while gaining access to critical data that allows the company to track the overall guest experience.
To drive food quality and accuracy in its made-from-scratch kitchens, Granite City relies on QSR's ConnectSmart Kitchen (CSK) kitchen display software and ConnectSmart TeamAssist recipe viewer software. With the CSK, each menu item from an order is graphically displayed based on cook times at the specific station responsible for preparing that item, so that every item efficiently completes together. TeamAssist puts customized preparation instructions, including photos and videos, at the fingertips of chefs and assemblers.
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Fedor v Arlovski , that last punch was lucky....
Fedor v Arlovski , that last punch was lucky....
^ No it wasn't Arlovski had that fight won, and he chose to jump in with the knee and get tagged, Fedor threw it with intent to land and it did. He deserved to win the fight on that basis, if Arlovski kept his feet grounded, he wins the fight.
Taking this shit, one day at a time.
No longer playing World of Warcraft. Goodbye fond memories
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Here Come Da Pain......
julian jackson was told he had a round to finish bomber graham, had to change stance to see. he was lucky bomber graham played into his hands,and had no defence when he threw the punch that koed him. some called that a lucky punch. mabye they should be called fortunate punches
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Zionist hit by abuse at SOAS debate
The co-vice chairman of the Zionist Federation was subjected to antisemitic abuse after revealing his identity at a university debate on Israel and the Palestinians.
Jonathan Hoffman was asking a question at the School of African and Oriental Studies (SOAS) in London. When asked to state his name, there was loud jeering and screams of "Jew", "not welcome here" and "he's Jewish".
He had been raising concerns about the presence of Bongani Masuku at the debate, titled: "Israel, the Palestinians and apartheid: The case for sanctions and boycott".
Mr Masuku is a South African trade unionist who, the South African Human Rights Commission say, gave a "hate speech" and wrote a blog in which he said "Zionists belong to the era of their friend Hitler".
Debate chairman Tom Hickey, of the University and College Union, told panellists they could not answer the question, and moved on.
The event was organised by Bricup, the British Committee for Universities for Palestine, and was attended by representatives of a number of anti-Israel groups, including Jews for Boycotting Israeli Goods.
Mr Hoffman, who has reported the incident to the Metropolitan Police's hate crime unit and the Community Security Trust, said: "If one goes to a Bricup meeting with the likes of Masuku at SOAS then you know it's not going to be a pleasant evening. But that's no reason for people to turn antisemitic.
"Although there are people who want simply to debate the Middle East, these events also attract rank antisemites. They are attracted like fleas to a dog. We cannot let these people have it all their own way. However upsetting it is, we have to challenge the lies."
Mr Hoffman has also complained to the BBC after it changed an initial website report of the event following a "storm of protest" from Bricup.
The corporation's first report of the incident was headlined "Jewish man jeered at Soas university debate," making clear that Mr Hoffman was abused.
But it was later replaced with a new piece, entitled "Row breaks out over university meeting", quoting Jewish anti-Zionist campaigner Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi and Bricup's Mike Cushman. Both said there had been no antisemitism at the meeting.
Bricup claimed on its website that the heckler had shouted "now you know" rather than "Jewish".
A BBC spokeswoman said: "When we became aware of the video of the SOAS meeting, we asked for comment from the ZF, SOAS and the SOAS Palestine Society. After publishing the story it became clear that there was more to what had happened in the meeting than was apparent from the video, and the story was amended to reflect the differing views of those who had been at the meeting."
Raheem Kassam, of student anti-racism campaign group Student Rights, said: "The overpowering racist jeering as displayed by some audience members at the event is a stark and chilling revelation of what can happen when extremism is allowed to take root in universities.
"This man was first shouted down, then ignored by the event chair and panellists. Why? From what we heard shouted when he was speaking, because he is Jewish."
CST spokesman Mark Gardner said: "Mr Hoffman merely repeated what the South African Human Rights Commission had said about Bongani Masuku's alleged incitement of antisemitism. For daring to raise this he was jeered with outright hatred.
"The UCU's attitude to antisemitism is disgusting, and those who collaborate with it should be ashamed of themselves."
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Longmen Grottoes
The Longmen Grottoes are located in the south of Luoyang City. They are between Mount Xiang and Mount Longmen and face Yi River. Longmen Grottoes, Yungang Caves and Mogao Caves are regarded as the three most famous treasure houses of stone inscriptions in China.
The grottoes were started around the year 493 when Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) moved the capital to Luoyang and were continuously built during the 400 years until the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). The scenery measures 1,000 metres (about 1,094 yards) from north to south where there are over 2,300 holes and niches, 2,800 steles, 40 dagobas, 1,300 caves and 100,000 statues. Most of them are the works of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the flourishing age of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Lots of historical materials concerning art, music, religion, calligraphy, medicine, costume and architecture are kept here.
Twenty Inscriptions of Longmen Grottoes
Fengxian Temple
The most impressive figure is the statue of Vairocana Buddha sitting cross-legged on the eight-square lotus throne. It is 17.14 metres (about 56.23 feet) in total height with the head four metres (about 13 feet) in height and the ears 1.9 metres (about 6.2 feet) in length. Vairocana means illuminating all things in the sutra. The Buddha has a well-filled figure, a sacred and kindly expression and an elegant smile. According to the record on the epigraph, the Empress Wu Zetian together with her subjects took part in the ceremony of Introducing the Light (a Buddhist blessing that the Buddha opens the spiritual light of himself and shares it with others).
Wanfo Cave
Wanfo Cave, completed in 680, is a typical chronological cave of the Tang Dynasty of two rooms and square flat roofs. Its name is due to the 15,000 small statues of Buddha chiseled in the southern and northern walls of the cave. The main Buddha Amida sits on the lotus Sumeru throne, having a composed and solemn face. The wall behind Amida is carved with 54 lotuses upon which there are 54 Bodhisattvas in different shapes and with various expressions.
In addition, there are lifelike reliefs of pretty and charming singers and dancers on the wall. The singers are accompanied by various kinds of instruments and the dancers dance lightly and gracefully to the music. The whole model in the cave has created a lively and cheerful atmosphere. On the southern wall outside the cave is carved a statue of Kwan-yin of 85 centimetres (about 33 inches) in height, holding a pure bottle in the left hand and deer's tails (as a symbol of brushing off the dust in spirit) in the right hand. This figure is well designed and is regarded as an example of Bodhisattva statues of Tang Dynasty in Longmen.
Guyang Cave
Guyang Cave is the earliest cave. There are three tiers of niches on the northern and southern wall of the cave, in which are hundreds of statues, and most of the statues are engraved with the names of the artists, the dates and the reasons for carving them. The sculptures are of diverse shapes and patterns that are representations of the Gandhara Art style after the grotto art transmitted to Luoyang. A statue of Sakyamuni is situated in the middle with a whole height of 7.82 meters (about 25.66 feet). Nineteen of the most famous Twenty Calligraphies are found in Guyang Cave. Twenty Calligraphies represent the steles of the Wei's style, which are the essentials of stele calligraphies in Longmen Grottoes.
Binyang Cave
After the constructions of Guyang Cave, the royalty of the Northern Wei Dynasty constructed a series of lager scale caves, which are the northern, southern, and middle Binyang Caves. The middle cave, taking the longest time from 500 to 523, is the only one of the three finished during period of the Northern Wei. There are 11 big statues in the cave. Sakyamuni is of dignified and serene appearance, while his disciple and Bodhisattva are of slender figure and elegant look, which are the typical style of the late Northern Wei Dynasty. The floor is engraved with lotus patterns and on the rooftop is a rilievo of flourishing lotus flower.
Lotus Cave (Lianhua Cave)
Chiseled grottoes on the base of the natural limestone caves are also seen in Longmen, and the Lotus Cave is one of this type. Differing from sitting statues, Sakyamuni is of standing figure, showing that he has trudged a long distance to develop Buddhism from India to China. A huge relief of a well sculpted lotus flower is engraved on the dome, seedpod in the centre, petals in the outer and each leaf with honeysuckle patterns. Around the lotus are six flying musicians with vivid gestures, as if they are dancing along with the melodies of the music.
In addition, there is Prescription Cave that has about 140 prescriptions engraved on the walls, showing the achievements of medicine in ancient China. Some of the prescriptions are still used today. Other caves and temples like Xiangshan Temple, Huangfugong Cave, and Qianxi Temple can also be found in Longmen Grottoes.Transportation:
By Bus:
Take K53, K60, K67, K71, K81 or K99, and get off at Longmen Grottoes Station.
From Luoyang Railway Station:
By Bus: take bus no. K81 and get off at the last station.
By Taxi: it costs around CNY 35 to 40.
From Longmen Railway Station:
By Bus: take bus no. K71 and get off at Longmen Grottoes Station.
By Taxi: it costs around CNY 15.
From Xian:
The most convenient way is to take high speed trains from Xian North Railway Station to Longmen Railway Station. It takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. Then take bus no. K71 or catch a taxi to reach Longmen Grottoes. If you take train from Xian Railway Station, then you arrive at Luoyang Railway Station. Bus no. K81 can take you there.
|Admission Fee:
CNY 100 (including grottoes on East and West Hills, Xiangshan Temple and Bai Garden)
|Opening Hours:
|February 1 to March 31: 08:00 - 18:00
April 1 to October 7: 08:00 - 18:30
October 8 to 31: 08:00 - 18:00
November 1 to January 31: 08:00 - 17:00.
1. Ticket sale ends an hour before the closing time.
2. During the May Day Holiday and National Day Holiday (Oct. 1 to 7), and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Luoyang Peony Culture Festival from Apr. 5 to May 5, the opening hours are 07:30 to 19:00.
Recommended Tours including the visit of Longmen Grottoes:
Spotlights of Luoyang: 3 days to visit Shaolin Temple & White Horse Temple, etc
One- Day Express Train to Luoyang: Express train tour to visit Shaolin Temple and Longmen Caves
Ancient Capitals Xian & Luoyang: 5-day tour to visit the popular attractions of these two ancient cities


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