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Volume 12, Issue 3: Meander
Douglas Wilson
Been having a good time lately in G.K. Chesterton�s poems. Here�s a hot one, entitled "Comparisons."
If I set the sun beside the moon,
And if I set the land beside the sea,
And if I set the town beside the country,
And if I set the man beside the woman,
I suppose some fool would talk about one being better.
A man whose head is made out of butter shouldn�t become a baker.
Jacob is one of those characters in the Bible who has unfortunately gotten a bad rap. Represented variously as a skunk, liar, and mama�s boy, his behavior is roundly condemned until the point of his purported conversion very late in life. A problem for such pietistic exegesis is Gen. 25:27. The AV tells us there that Jacob was a plain man, dwelling among the tents. The word rendered plain is tawm, which means perfect or complete. Jacob was a complete man, minding the family business with care and diligence, while Esau was out four-wheeling and drinking beer in the woods.
The tone of our small magazine continues to draw attention in some quarters, queries from others, and yawns in most. But for the sake of those keeping track of such things, just a comment. What we do is deliberate, and we are seeking to model it on the biblical pattern. Jesus didn�t spend a lot of time attacking hookers and druggies, but rather well-respected and serpentine theologians. The pattern of the Bible is clear�religious fatheads should always be in the crosshairs. And you know who you are�Morris�from Casper. Yeah, you.
The election cycle is over, but the American public continues to stare at the screen, stupified. Gush or Bore? What to do?
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, WA, is set to re-release Jim Bordwine�s demolition job on evangelical feminism. The title is The Pauline Doctrine of Male Headship. When they do get the book out again, get a copy. Before then, ask yourself how a gentleman and a scholar would undertake to mangle spurious feminist arguments, and this will give you some idea. But get the book anyway.
We are thinking of sponsoring an exciting conference on the Y2K threat, registration half off.
Here�s a question for our strict regulativist brethren. What possible justification can we make, on strict regulativist principles, for Samuel�s practice of offering up sacrifices? He was a Levite, but not a priest. Isn�t obedience better than sacrifice?
Many Christians still do not have a grasp of how the arguments of homo activists work. "Culture war" debates cannot be settled apart from the question of final authority. Since most religious conservatives grant the premise of a final humanistic authority in the secular, public realm, they then seek in vain to argue against the conclusions which they later decide they do not like. This dooms them to perpetual failure. They are doomed to this failure because the argument is valid. If the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, is not the God of the public square, then it is perfectly legitimate to listen to the homo constituency who wants to gain the civil right to molest little boys there. And to think otherwise, or to publish words like homo, is a thought crime.
I know the book is advertised elsewhere in this issue, and I know it is not the best form to be too cozy in the business of book-blurbing, and so on. In fact, the arguments for restraint are so compelling that a Canon book would have to be really, really good to get me to plug it here, right? That said, you gotta read Peter Leithart�s latest book, A House for My Name, a great overview of the Old Testament.
Try not to be like the fellow who was two hours getting his shirt on, and then he didn�t do it right.
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Indianapolis— A hit list was found at an Indianapolis charter school Tuesday. A middle school student was expelled following the incident but parents want to know why it took three days for the school to notify them.
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Yet serenade for Strings in C Major sounded nothing like the Nutcracker or Swan Lake.
Crystal brought out a surprise chorus of stars that included Carol Burnett and Oprah Winfrey to serenade Leno "Goodbye."
For her birthday, her father hired a band that would show up at her doorstep to serenade her.
I asked the Brass Band how much they'd take to take me entirely by surprise with a serenade.
On one occasion a group of singers came to their cabin, and treated them with a serenade of plaintive music.
Lavinia shrank back within the room—it was, incredibly, a serenade on the stolid Lungarno.
If any one came, he fled like a lover surprised in his serenade.
Our Confederate friends would still favor us with a serenade of shot and shell in spite of our peaceful demeanor.
Every evening they met, as they phrased it, to serenade the Marquess.
The Smith band came up and gave a serenade this forenoon; have had a pleasant time at Mr. West's.
1640s, "musical performance at night in open air" (especially one given by a lover under the window of his lady), from French sérénade (16c.), from Italian serenata "an evening song," literally "calm sky," from sereno "the open air," noun use of sereno "clear, calm," from Latin serenus "peaceful, calm, serene." Sense influenced by Italian sera "evening," from Latin sera, fem. of serus "late." Meaning "piece of music suitable for a serenade" is attested from 1728.
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The table toppers took the lead after nine minutes when Jamie Stevenson scored from the penalty spot.
Morton doubled their lead after 28 minutes when Paul McGowan reacted first to knock home a rebound from one yard.
Morton secured the points with a third after 70 minutes when McGowan followed up to net after Stevenson's initial shot was blocked by keeper David Hay.
Morton: Mathers, Weatherson, Macgregor, Harding, Greacen (Walker 73), McLaughlin, Finlayson, Stevenson, Templeman, McGowan (Linn 80), McAlistair. Subs Not Used: Millar, Russell, McGurn.
Booked: Greacen.
Goals: Stevenson 9 pen, McGowan 28, 70.
Cowdenbeath: Hay, Baxter, Ellis, Armstrong (Dalziel 61), Hill, Kenneth, Clarke, Lennon (McBride 75), Buchanan, Patrick Scullion, Fotheringham. Subs Not Used: Weir, Bryan, Allison.
Booked: Armstrong, Fotheringham, Clarke.
Att: 2,700
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We collaborated with the Chefs Feed app to bring you a highly opinionated list from all corners of the West from the people who know food best
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Eat Like a Chef
There's so much buzz around food in the West, it can be tough to decide what to eat first. To help, we're partnering with Chefs Feed, a new app that enlists top chefs to share not only their favorite restaurants—but also exactly what they eat there.
We've pulled together the most delectable dishes from their recommendations. Their picks come from all corners of the West, spanning Seattle to Santa Fe, and classic old restaurants to strip-mall joints you might walk right by if a chef hadn't told you: "Go there—now."
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Restaurant: Cafe Aion, Boulder
Recommended by: Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson of Frasca Caffe, Frasca Food and Wine, and Pizzeria Locale
"A fun meal meant to be shared," says Mackinnon-Patterson of this tapas bar's star dish. "The flavor combination is amazing and well-balanced—sausage, tomato, chicken, and mussels work beautifully with the saffron rice." $$; 1235 Pennsylvania Ave.
Photo by Annabelle Breakey
Shaved Honeycrisp Apple and Kale Salad
Restaurant: Oak at Fourteenth, Boulder
Recommended by: Jennifer Jasinski of Denver's Bistro Vendôme and Rioja
At this sleek open-kitchen restaurant, the kale salad served with togarashi chile and candied almonds "blew me away," says Jasinski. "My chef-husband Max and I fought over it" $$$; 1400 Pearl St.
Photo by Peter Lovera
Green Buzz Açaí Bowl
Restaurant: Choice Health Bar, Maui
Recommended by: Sheldon Simeon of Aloha Mixed Plate, Leoda's, and Star Noodle
This simple counter's spoon-worthy smoothie "gives you a super-focused boost of energy," says Simeon, thanks to açaí, berries, spirulina, coconut water, and toppings that include bee pollen and goji berries. $$; 1087 Limahana Place, Lahaina, Maui; 808/661-7711.
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Belgian Fries
Restaurant: Wurstküche, Los Angeles
Recommended by: Michael Cimarusti of Connie & Ted's and Providence
At this neo–beer hall known for its exotic sausages, the fries are "perfectly crisp, fluffy, well-salted, and come with brats," says Cimarusti. $; 800 E. Third St.; wurstkuche.com.
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The Hatch Burger
Restaurant: Umami Burger, Los Angeles
Recommended by: Ricardo Zarate of Mo-Chica and Picca
"These are some tasty burgers," says Zarate, crowning the Hatch as king. "It's really spicy but not overpowering, with house cheese and four kinds of green chiles." $; 189 The Grove Dr.
Photo by Jeff Minton
Butterscotch Budino with Caramel Sauce and Sea Salt
Restaurant: Pizzeria Mozza, Los Angeles
Recommended by: John Sedlar of Rivera
This thick, creamy traditional Italian pudding is a meal-ender that Angelenos save up their calories to indulge in. "Destination: dessert," says Sedlar. "No doubt about it. Go now!" $$; 641 N. Highland Ave.
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Soup Dumplings
Restaurant: Din Tai Fung, Los Angeles
Recommended by: Roy Choi of A-Frame, Chego, KogiBBQ Truck, and Sunny Spot
The faithful spend hours awaiting a seat at this strip-mall dumpling mecca. "I could eat 40 of these in one sitting," says Choi. "Juicy morsels of pork ... melt away in little bags of goodness." $$; 1108 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia; dintaifungusa.com.
Photo by Andrea Gómez Romero
The Godmother
Restaurant: Bay Cities Italian Deli, Los Angeles
Recommended by: Susan Feniger of Border Grill and Susan Feniger's Street
"Italian cold cuts, mustard, mayo, something acidic, and spicy sauce" make the Godmother a sandwich "you can't miss," Feniger says. Fans wolf it down at the 1925 deli's picnic tables. $; 1517 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica; bcdeli.com.
Photo by David Reamer
Squid Ink Pasta
Restaurant: Toro Bravo, Portland
Recommended by: Chris Israel of Cask and Grüner
At an always-bustling tapas bar, "this Spanish-style pasta dish has the unusual but delicious combination of wild boar sausage and Dungeness crab," says Israel. "Smoky and salty with just the right chew." $$; 120 N.E. Russel St.; torobravopdx.com.
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Rotisserie Chicken
Restaurant: Olympia Provisions, Portland
Recommended by: Vitaly Paley of Imperial, Paley's Place, and Portland Penny Diner
"This yard bird is moist and crispy," Paley says. "Chicken churning on a rotisserie—it's totally worth the anticipation when you're rewarded with it carved on your plate." $$$; 1632 N.W. Thurman St.
Photo by John Clark
Toast with Butter and Jam
Restaurant: Oui Presse, Portland
Recommended by: Ken Forkish of Ken's Artisan Bakery and Ken's Artisan Pizza
"A thick slice of country bread, toasted, slathered with good butter and jam" in flavors like Oregon marionberry and strawberry "satisfies that midmorning, didn't-have-breakfast, need-something-good-with-coffee urge," says Forkish. $; 1740 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.
Photo by Annabelle Breakey
Fried Mormon Funeral Potatoes
Restaurant: The Garage, Salt Lake City
Recommended by: Ryan Lowder of Copper Onion and Plum Alley
Traditionally served as a post-memorial casserole, this dish is an outrageous take—deep-fried nuggets of cheese, hash browns, and more—that's "a fun play on a classic," says Lowder. "It's kind of fatty, comforting food that goes well with a cold beer." $; 1199 N. Beck St.; garageonbeck.com.
Recipe: Fried Mormon Funeral Potatoes
Photo by Jeff Minton
Tacos de Carnitas
Restaurant: La Taqueria, San Francisco
Recommended by: Michael Mina of Bourbon Steak, Michael Mina, and RN74
Leave it to a Michelin-starred chef to settle the taco wars: "I love the balance of juicy meat, both crisp and soft shell, and spicy salsa," Mina says of the tacos de carnitas served at this humbly appointed 40-year-old Mission District spot. $; 2889 Mission St.; 415/285-7117.
Recipe: Tacos de Carnitas
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Seafood Chowder
Restaurant: Bar Crudo, San Francisco
Recommended by: Danny Bowien of Mission Chinese Food
The secret to this tiny oyster bar's cream-based chowder, says Bowien, is that "they drop the fish left over from making crudo [raw fish] in the chowder at the last minute." $$$; 655 Divisadero St.
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House of Prime Rib Cut
Restaurant: House of Prime Rib
Recommended by: Hiro Sone of Ame in S.F. and Terra in St. Helena
At this low-lit steakhouse, Sone asks "for a slice close to the neck, which has a larger deckle," he says (deckle is a band of fat). "Add a baked potato and a Napa Valley Cab, and you don't need anything else." $$$$; 1906 Van Ness Ave.
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Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Restaurant: Bi-Rite Creamery
Recommended by: Melissa Perello of Frances and Octavia
Few ice creams inspire as much fervor as this top seller at small-batch purveyor Bi-Rite. "I love the creamy consistency and depth of flavor that the salt adds," says Perello. 3692 18th St.
Photo by Eric Wolfinger
Morning Bun
Restaurant: Tartine Bakery
Recommended by: Jake Godby of Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream
"Basically a rolled-up croissant with cinnamon and orange" is how Godby describes this bun served at the always-packed bakery. "This would be my last meal. Enough said." $; 600 Guerrero St.
Photo by David Fenton
Steamed Pork Buns
Restaurant: Yank Sing, San Francisco
Recommended by: Chris Cosentino of Boccalone Salumeria and Incanto
A classic dim sum dish is realized here as warm, fluffy buns stuffed with nuggets of honey-glazed barbecued pork. "Remember the to-go window at the Rincon location for a quick in-and-out during their busy times," says Cosentino. $; 101 Spear St.
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San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Arugula, and Mascarpone Pizza
Restaurant: Pizzetta 211, San Francisco
Recommended by: Mourad Lahlou of Aziza and Mourad
This pizza at the Richmond neighborhood hideaway is "all about balance," says Lahlou. "Sweet and acidic tomatoes, bitter wild arugula, and creamy cheese. Ask them to add anchovies." $$; 211 23rd Ave.
Photo courtesy of Bar Agricole
Brown Derby Cocktail
Restaurant: Bar Agricole
Recommended by: Jennifer Puccio of Marlowe and Park Tavern
Of all the drinks that somtimes appear on the James Beard award-nominated cocktail list, start here: "Paired with grapefruit, lemon, honey, and bitters, this drink made me discover my inner bourbon lover," says Puccio. 355 11th St.
Photo by David Fenton
Roast Chicken for Two
Restaurant: Zuni Cafe, San Francisco
Recommended by: Dominique Crenn of Atelier Crenn
The gold standard for roast chicken for 25 years, this dish reminds Crenn "of my mother's chicken," she says. "The crispy skin from the wood-fired oven is so comforting, and I love the bread salad that soaks up all the juices." $$$; 1658 Market St.
Photo by Jackie Munro
Squash Blossom Beignets
Restaurant: 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar, Santa Fe
Recommended by: Martin Rios of Restaurant Martin
Rios loves "going to 315 when the squash blossom beignets are being served" with a tomato sauce and goat-cheese fondue. (Available in summer, usually Jun-Jul.) $$$; 315 Old Santa Fe Trail.
Photo by Kitty Leaken
Smoked Trout Hash
Restaurant: Cafe Pasqual's, Santa Fe
Recommended by: James Campbell Caruso of La Boca and Taberna La Boca
At this brightly decorated bistro, eggs, potatoes, cheese, chives, and "trout that always tastes nice and fresh" combine in a "hearty but light breakfast," says Caruso. "I top my order with some authentic New Mexican chiles." $$; 121 Don Gaspar Ave.
Photo by Ed Anderson
Made-to-Order Doughnuts
Restaurant: Dahlia Lounge, Seattle
Recommended by: Bill Morris of the Rainier Club
Doughnuts are "light and slightly sweetened, served warm and fresh from the fryer" to your cozy booth at this upscale spot, says Morris. "These are awesome!" Vanilla mascarpone and a "fun and tasty" seasonal jam are served alongside. $$$; 2001 Fourth Ave.
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Sweet Fennel Sausage Pizza
Restaurant: Serious Pie, Seattle
Recommended by: Mark Fuller of Ma'ono Fried Chicken & Whisky
"Flavorful, crispy, light, and slightly charred," is how Fuller describes this pie's crust. "It's smoky from the burning applewood, with delcious handcrafted toppings such as sweet fennel sausage." $$; 316 Virginia St.
Photo by Jeff Minton
Thai Crabcakes
Restaurant: Flying Fish, Seattle
Recommended by: Maria Hines of Agrodolce and Tilth
"A classic!" Hines says. The "combination of Northwest ingredients and Pacific Rim flavors" kicks "the standard crabcake up a notch." $$$; 300 Westlake Ave. N.; flyingfishseattle.com.
Recipe: Thai Crabcakes
Photo courtesy of Maenam
8 Spice Fish
Restaurant: Maenam, Vancouver
Recommended by: Nico Schuermans of Cafe Medina, Chambar, and the Dirty Apron Cooking School & Delicatessen
"Crispy lingcod, served in a caramelized tamarind and palm sugar sauce, is topped with eight different fried herbs and spices" at this sleek Thai restaurant, says Schuermans. $$ U.S.; 1938 W. Fourth Ave.
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Ricotta, Pea, and Mint Agnolotti with Braised Lamb Cheeks
Restaurant: La Buca, Vancouver
Recommended by: Rob Feenie of Cactus Club Cafe
"If you love Italian food, chef Andrey Durbach takes you there without having to get on a plane," Feenie says of this rich pasta dish that appears on the menu seasonally. "He uses the finest local ingredients available." $$$ U.S.; 4025 MacDonald St.
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Insurers have welcomed the notion that industry taxes be scrapped, saying these levies can double the price of a small business insurance policy and lead to under-insurance.
Yesterday's tax discussion paper acknowledges that compared with other countries, we have high insurance taxes; they raised around $4.6 billion of state revenue in 2009-10, and account for 8 per cent of state tax revenues.
"Abolishing these inefficient taxes will encourage more people to adequately insure themselves and help build our community's resilience to major natural catastrophes."
"Insurance affordability is exacerbated when duties and levies add more than 40 per cent to a home building policy and almost 100 per cent to a small business policy.
"You have a perverse situation where there's a tax on a tax on tax in some states given GST, stamp duties and fire service levies."
Suncorp data shows that taxes add 43 per cent to 44 per cent to home and contents premiums in Victoria and NSW and 18 per cent to these premiums in Queensland.
The federal government's paper recognises that insurance taxes could disproportionately hurt those on low incomes and said this could result in some people either not insuring or under-insuring.
"This issue may be particularly timely, as Australia has recently faced a series of unprecedented natural disasters," the paper says.
It suggests that revenue from insurance taxes should be replaced by revenue from "more efficient and equitable taxes".
State insurance taxes are levied on motor vehicles, home and contents, occupational indemnity, life insurance, term insurance, and compulsory third party motor insurance.
Insurance Council of Australia chief executive Rob Whelan said the council's "10-point plan to the government on improving natural disaster insurance includes reform of insurance taxation as a priority".
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Ramping up its global marketing and social media efforts, Lightair has developed a Facebook page for its air purifiers. At facebook.com/Lightair.Air.purification.for.life, the company plans to post and share images, publish customer reviews, offer news articles on related subjects, provide company news, recount Lightair media coverage and more.
In addition to communicating with consumers and enhancing customer service efforts, Lightair noted that it would plan competitions, giveaways and other activities to draw traffic to the Facebook page, and coordinate public relations activities with bloggers, newspapers, magazines, resellers and partners.


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My next winning party feature goes to this
Grocery Store Dessert Table On A Budget
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Only was spent to create this. Yes, !!
'A' said…"I chose to venture into a DIY project that would satisfy my belly. I wanted to create a table on an affordable budget. Everyone should have the following in their house: a few square plates,a couple rectangular ones, some pretty vases and a a cake stand or two.This way, you'll always be able to throw together a "Grocery store Dessert Table" inspired party on any given day of the week!"
"Always use white plates (or glass) for the easiest design. You can add some paper to the bottom of the plates to give some color and align with your theme. Since I was going ghetto fabulous with this one, I did a Google image search for a pattern, found one I liked and literally copy/pasted it onto my computer (using keynotes/powerpoint). I made a list of what I wanted to offer as treats and set out to buy them."
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Grocery list:
"I made little labels myself and printed them straight up on regular paper. The mission was to style my table with what I had around the house. I searched for card stock (to glue my flimsy labels to) + of course didn't have any and so… desperate times call for desperate measures. I cut up a couple old valentine's day cards from my boyfriend (sorry jam), and used those to make sturdy tent cards. Once I had my desserts, the plates, the cake stands, drinks and my favors, I placed everything down on a table and played around until it looked right to me. There are no rules so have fun and EAT UP! ps: who said ghetto was out of style?"
So gorgeous!
Great job, Bride Scouts!
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About CSRI
The Conference on Religion in South India (CRSI) was founded in 1971 by Harry Buck to support the academic study of religious traditions in South India and its areas of influence elsewhere. Between 1971 and 2001 the CRSI sponsored annual workshops in a leisurely, informal setting where scholars presented their "work in progress." CRSI has always been an independent organization and financially self-supporting.
Paul Courtright served as chairman of CRSI from 1985 to 2001. During this period, Emory University provided administrative support to publicize the workshops. After shepherding the conference for sixteen years, he decided to step down. In July 2004, Selva J. Raj of Albion College became chairman of the conference, renamed CSRI, and Albion College served as the host institution, providing administrative and technical support for the conference and its website for the years 2005-2007. With Selva Raj's death in 2008, the Conference Advisory Committee has assumed responsibilities for planning and organization. Beginning in 2008, Loyola University Chicago has provided administrative and technical support for CSRI.
The Conference on the Study of Religions of India (CSRI) is a forum of exchange for scholars engaged in the academic study of the religious traditions of India in both native and diasporic contexts. It provides scholars a leisurely, collegial environment in which to present their work. Emphasis will be placed on informality among peers. Committed to critical and creative inquiry, the conference is not an advocacy forum for the religions of India and does not endorse or proscribe a particular point of view. Only scholars with terminal degrees in religious studies or related academic disciplines (like Anthropology, Art, Ethnomusicology, History, Philosophy, Theology, Women Studies) researching and/or teaching in the area of religions of India are eligible to present, attend, and participate in the conference. Graduate students in advanced standing in any of these disciplines are also welcome to participate in the conference.
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Vitamin C benefit
Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, aids in many functions of the body, including the absorption of iron. Large doses of C do not usually cause toxicity because, as a water-soluble vitamin, it is simply excreted in the urine. People who tend to form kidney stones may find their condition aggravated by vitamin C supplementation or megadosing.
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Ruidoso Downs Police Dept.
Ruidoso Downs, M 88346
The Ruidoso Downs Parks and Recreation Committee is sponsoring the first annual "market in the Park"
on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the All American Park in Ruidoso Downs.
Briefly, 10' X 10' spaces will sell for $25.00. Non-Profit organizations such as 4-H, Girl and Boy Scouts, etc. will be donated a space. Public admission to the event will be free. This year's income will be donated to the Ruidoso Downs Skate Park Fund.
To give you an idea as to the flavor of the day, to date we have signed up a Fishing Booth, Duck Pond, Jumping balloon, Arts and Crafts Booth, Retail Store Merchandise, Food, Drink and Fry Bread Booths, and Price's Creameries has donated ice cream bars.
Some of the police personnel have indicated a desire to help with youth projects in our community. If any of you could assist us, we would like to have an activity on our basketball court, ie: Free-Throw Contest, a 3 on 3 Competition, or whatever would encourage young people to be an active participant. Of course, if anyone has another idea (for a non-basketball activity), we would welcome it.
We hope you will be able to help us make this a successful event. Please let me know your decision at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours Truly,
Ruidoso Downs Parks and Recreation Committee
Bonnie Richardson,
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NASCAR is finally shaking things up as we wrap up the next five races of the Chase and prepare for the 2013 racing season. They are making adjustments in three areas: NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying , NASCAR Nationwide Series starting grid and NASCAR testing.The NSCS will be going to a 36-6-1 format, which means the fastest 36 cars will make the race on speed, instead of [...]
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Calling all lovebirds! Are you Reedley's most romantic couple? Share your love story on our facebook page for a chance to win a beautiful date for two!
What you'll win: Dinner at The Bear Club (Hi to new owners, Juan & Linda Reyes!), rose bouquet from Aurora's Flowers, gourmet foods gift basket from David's , and a special feature in the Reedley Exponent.
How to enter: Post your love story (it can be about you or someone you know) on our facebook page timeline. Deadline is February 5, 2014. Check your facebook inbox on February 6 to see if you've won.
We can't wait to read your stories! Here's some inspiration to get your story started: How did you and your sweetheart meet? How has Reedley played a role in your relationship? Tell us about a romantic date or fun experience in downtown. What do you love about him/her?
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|Food Labeling; Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods; Public Meeting
|FDA Comment Number :
|Submitter :
|Mr. Barry Sleight
|Date & Time:
|09/20/2005 06:09:16
|Organization :
|member, Celiac Sprue Association
|Category :
|Individual Consumer
|Issue Areas/Comments
| By this comment, I petition/ask the U. S. Food & Drug Administration (hereinafter, "Agency") to adopt
regulations regarding the
docketed item consistent with the recommendations of staff and personnel and position(s) of the
Center for Celiac Research, University of Maryland [Baltimore City] regarding foods, additives, GMPs,
etc.. I similarly petition/ask the Agency
adopt regulations that provide for the maximum practical identifiability of gluten-containing
and gliadin-containing
constituents in the U.S. food supply. I similarly petition/ask the Agency to
adopt regulations that ensure the minimum practical addition of gluten-containing
and gliadin-containing
constituents to items in the U.S. food supply.
Further, due to cross-sensitivity of some Celiac patients
to food items and additives and GMPs, etc. containing one or more of
soy, beans, chicken, eggs, dairy proteins,
and/or lactose, I similarly petition the Agency to issue regulations regarding these items in the U.S.
food supply similar to such as referenced above regarding gluten and gliadin. (I disclose that I submit
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A MAN who claims to have suffered a brain injury after being hit by a tram has appeared in court this afternoon charged with murder.
Harvey Spence, 28, of Fitzroy, appeared briefly in the Melbourne Magistrates Court accused of murdering Nhan Ngoc Doan who went missing on January 6 at Johnsonville near Bairnsdale in East Gippsland.
Prosecutor Michelle Zammit told the court Spence had been arrested and charged today with Mr Doan's murder.
Ms Zammit said the police brief of evidence against Spence would be available to his defence lawyers by May 2.
The court was told Spence, who appeared in court at 3.45pm wearing jeans and a brown-striped shirt, was bipolar and suffered from attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He needed daily medication for the condition.
Spence claimed to have also suffered bleeding to the brain on May 13 last year after being hit by a tram but had not had surgery.
Magistrate Luisa Bazzani was told Spence had never been in custody before in Victoria but had been in custody previously in Western Australia.
Spence was remanded to appear on June 13 for a committal mention.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- In a marathon battle with archrival and No. 2 Yale, the Harvard men's squash team finished strong to earn a share of the Ivy League title for the first time since 2006 Monday night at the Murr Center Squash Courts.
In a match that lasted over four hours, the Crimson (15-2, 6-1 Ivy League) won two of the first three and the final two, including senior co-captain Zeke Scherl's dramatic clincher, to hold off the Bulldogs, 6-3, on senior night and earn a share of the Ancient Eight crown with Princeton (10-2, 6-1 Ivy).
The Tigers also finished 6-1 and will share the crown with Harvard despite beating the Crimson in a thrilling 5-4 match back on January 13. Princeton's lone Ivy setback came when Cornell knocked off the Tigers in Ithaca, 5-4, on February 8.
Princeton bounced back to beat Columbia, 9-0, two days later to clinch a share of the crown with Yale and Harvard having to postpone their match that same weekend due to Winter Storm Nemo. The winner of Yale-Harvard was to share the crown with the Tigers.
For Princeton, it is the sixth time in the last eight years that Princeton has won or shared the Ancient Eight title. For Harvard, it is the program's first Ivy title since sharing it with both Yale and Princeton in 2006.
In all, Princeton has now won 18 Ivy League men's squash titles, while Harvard has won a League-best 38 titles in 57 years of League play.
Scherl dropped the first game in his match with Eric Caine before rebounding to take the second by an identical 11-7 score. The third proved to be the pivot point that swung momentum heavily into Harvard's co-captain's favor, outlasting the Yale junior, 11-9. In the fourth, Scherl raced out to an early 5-0 advantage before Caine narrowed the advantage; however, the early deficit was too much as he pulled away to win, 11-5, to send his teammates into a frenzied celebration.
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Paris (AFP) Nov 07, 2013
French water and utilities giant Veolia reported results broadly in line with expectations on Thursday, with a 4.0-percent fall of sales in the first nine months of the year.
But shares in the company shot up by 6.97 percent to 13.05 euros. The overall French market was up by 0.05 percent in morning trading.
One broker who declined to be named said that although the results were lacklustre, the shares had risen because some investors who had expected the shares to fall after rising strongly this year, had closed short-selling positions.
But at RBC brokers, analyst Martin Young said the shares were firm because the group had confirmed its targets, reassuring investors about its determination to cut costs.
Veolia is a leading global supplier of services to treat and supply water, to provide energy and manage waste, and competes with another French giant in the sector Suez Environnement.
The group said that in the nine months sales fell bgy 4.0 percent to 16.16 billion euros ($21.8 billion), but on a comparable asset basis the fall was 1.9 percent.
Activities by the two main divisions of water and waste management were sluggish. Water activities declined by 5.0 percent to 7.5 billion euros and waste by 5.2 percent to 6.0 billion euros.
However, the slowing of waste management volumes was easing up, the group said. Activity had steadied in the third quarter, and had risen by 1.0 percent on a comparable asset basis.
But sales by the energy division, for which Veolia has just announced a deal with French power group EDF to share out the assets of their big joint venture Dalkia, held up, advancing 0.3 percent to 2.5 billion euros.
The company's operating cash flow measure, similar to earnings before interest, tax depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), fell by 8.0 percent to 1.29 billion euros.
But recurrent operating profit rose by 19.0 percent to 620.8 million euros, mainly because the group had made provisions at the same time last year.
Chief executive Antoine Frerot told a telephone press conference: "The group is continuing its strategy and this has enabled our performance to be in line with the recovery path we have set ourselves."
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It plans to sell properties in Germany and Poland in the 2013 financial year as it focuses solely on the Australian retail market.
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Over the weekend KVSC did something they had never done before, broadcast every game of the WCHA Final Five Tournament from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. KVSC entered the Al Shaver Press Box with WCHA.com and Fox Sports North in providing coverage of the event. KVSC covered the St Cloud State men's hockey game Friday afternoon live on 88.1 FM and all the other games on the KVSC Sports Stream. "I felt it was important to be a part of it" KVSC Co-Sports Director Scott Gross stated, "We had the credentials and the man power to do something no one else did before us. It gave our student announcers a chance to cut their teeth if they wanted to, to cover a historic event in the final year as we know it." The current WCHA will disband into three conferences next year.
Wisconsin won the tournament and the Broadmoor Trophy for the first time since 1998 by defeating Colorado College 3-2 on Saturday night. Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota will leave the WCHA after this season to join the new Big 10 conference. St Cloud State along with Colorado College, Denver, North Dakota, Duluth and Nebraska-Omaha will leave for the NCHC.
"We got to do a lot of things no one ever though we could, or dared." Gross said, "We have so many possibilities with the sports stream and we used it to our advantage. We interviewed coaches from other colleges and attended press conferences just like the big boys. I want to personally thank Jim Gray and Jo McMullen for the green light to cover this along with our dedicated staff including Co-Sports Director Gina Carlson, Bryan Kangas, Casey Mosich and Declan Goff. We've got some sports crazies down here in the basement of Stewart Hall and with people like that, there is no telling what our future holds."
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In this short book Peter Sloterdijk clarifies his views on religion and its role in pre-modern and modern societies. He begins by returning to the Mount Sinai episode in the Book of Exodus, where he identifies the emergence of what he calls the 'Sinai Schema'. At the core of monotheism is the logic of belonging to a community of confession, of being a true believer - this is what Sloterdijk calls the Sinai Schema. To be a member of a people means that you submit to the beliefs of the community just as you submit to its language. Monotheism is predicated on the logic of one God who demands your utmost loyalty. Hence at the core of monotheism is also the fear of apotheosis, of heresy, of heterodoxy. So monotheism is associated first and foremost with a certain kind of internal violence D namely, a violence against those who violate their membership through a break in loyalty and trust.
On the basis of this analysis of the inner logic of monotheism, Sloterdijk retraces its historical legacy and shows how this account enables us to understand why we react so nervously today to all forms of fundamentalism - whether that of radical Islamists, the Catholic Pius Brotherhood or evangelical sects in the USA
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There's probably a hundred cleaner ways to do this but this worked for me and my geforce card,
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Added cowpatty for pyrit passthrough.
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I put all these files in the root of my usb stick.
Next I start BT3 in the nvidia compiz experimental option which doesnt work so at login just login.
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Many of the chemical changes meth causes in the brain are temporary; however, some imbalances created by methamphetamines can have serious long-term effects. In fact, a 2008 John Hopkins study found that memory function remains impaired in meth users, even after dependency ends. Because many of the neurological changes meth creates occur in the synapse the space between two neurons where messages are transmitted over time, its ability to send and receive impulses becomes impaired. This damage within brain cells can lead to a host of long-term problems, including attention span issues, visual problems and impaired cognitive and decision-making abilities.
As meth alters brain chemistry, it can impede the brain's ability to regulate the nervous system, as well. Many of the organ functions we take for granted each day such as heartbeat and respiration can become affected as brain chemistry shifts. Because methamphetamines affect norepinephrine chemical levels in the brain (producing adrenaline), arrhythmia and tachycardia can also occur as fight-or-flight responses become needlessly triggered into a crisis state, heightening the body's risk for heart disease and brain injuries.
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Eighteen participate in research symposium
Posted on March 26, 2014 in Community, Research, Students
Eighteen students from the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences participated in the University's 4th Annual Wiggins Memorial Library Academic Symposium on Wednesday, March 26.
The academic symposium has been held each spring since the library relocated to Wiggins Hall in 2011. The day-long event included oral presentations, musical performances, poster sessions, artist showings, and a floating reception.
"The new library affords the space for us to hold the symposium, and we are pleased to honor the scholarly accomplishments of students at Campbell," said Sarah Steele, Head of Research & Instruction Services at the Wiggins Memorial Library.
This year, over 120 students from 22 disciplines presented their research. Students and their research are nominated for participation by faculty advisors from all schools and departments.
"I believe the dissemination process to be a very important part of the research process since students have worked so hard," said Chuemee Thao, third-year pharmacy student. "The Academic Symposium is a wonderful opportunity that allows students to showcase and share their work, which they often don't get to do. Additionally, for myself and my research partner, Yazmin Maya-Perez, it was important to present because it allowed us to gain experience presenting in an academic setting."
Thao and Maya-Perez presented their research on substance abuse among pharmacists in the Southeastern region of the United States.
Students and their research topics:
- Maegen Hellberg, Public health, presented Rural Community-Based Medical Education and Physician Assistant Choice of Practice Location | Faculty Advisor: D. Tillman
- James Oxendine, Public health, presented Patient Satisfaction Among Lumbee Indians in Rural North Carolina | Faculty Advisor: D. Tillman
- Chuemee Thao & Yazmin Maya-Perez, Pharmacy, presented A Multi-State Study of Pharmacists' Substance Abuse Violations Report for the Year 2012 | Faculty Advisor: R. Cisneros
- Abhiruchi Agrawal, Pharmaceutical Sciences, presented Preparation and Characterization of Cromolyn Sodium Nanoparticles Using Nanoprecipitation Technique | Faculty Advisor: M. Gupta
- Swanalika Avula, Pharmaceutical Sciences, presented Methamphetamine and its Main Metabolite Amphetamine | Faculty Advisor: D. Shin
- Vidhi Manubhai Desai, Pharmaceutical Sciences, presented To Study the Characteristic Properties of Pharmaceutical Excipients-Ac-Di-Sol and Glycolys | Faculty Advisor: M. Gupta
- Joseph Paul Kancharla, Pharmaceutical Sciences, presented Characterization of Physiochemical Properties of Coprocessed Excipient Microcelac 100 | Faculty Advisor: R. Haware
- Pratiba Chowdary Koneru, Pharmaceutical Sciences, presented Specimens by GC-MS with Solid Phase Extraction | Faculty Advisor: Q. Liu
- Brandy R. Pauff & Victoria Lancaster, Clinical Research, presented Statin Prescribing in Diabetic Patients in NHAMCS and NAMCS Databases During the Years 2005-2010 | Faculty Advisors: B. Sutton, M. Jiroutek, M. Holland
- Pranshu Shrivastava, Pharmaceutical Sciences, presented Method Development and Analysis of Okadaic Acid Using GC-MS | Faculty Advisors: Q. Liu
- Brittany L. Graham, April Johnson, & Francia Lysius, Clinical Research, presented A Study of the Association Between Obesity/Overweight Status and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Pediatric Population | Faculty Advisor: M. Holland
- Aditi Kotasthane, Pharmaceutical Sciences, presented Chemical Stability of Heat Treated DMPC | Faculty Advisor: W. Stagner
- Saikishore Meruva, Pharmaceutical Sciences, presented Chemical Stability of Thermally Treated DPPC | Faculty Advisor: W. Stagner
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The Treasurer has endured a torrid political week and has been roundly criticised for the failure of the mining tax to realise the revenue it was projected to raise.
In a spirited keynote speech to Labor true believers at the Australian Workers' Union national conference, Mr Swan said Australia stood at the political crossroads in 2013 and that only his party would protect jobs and ensure economic growth.
The MRRT has raised just $126 million in the first six months of its operation and is unlikely to raise anything like the $2 billion it was projected to raise in the first year of its operation.
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"For me it's been a pretty tough week but I didn't got into politics to take easy decisions and I won't be taking a backwards step now,'' he told the conference.
Despite criticism that the mining tax would damage the resources sector, there had been $152 billion of capital expenditure since the tax was announced in July 2010, he said.
"Now clearly MRRT collections in its first six months of operation have been lower than Treasury expected, with global uncertainty causing a spectacular drop in commodity prices in the second part of last year.
"But we didn't bring in a resource rent tax as a six-month proposition. This is a big, long-term economic reform to help set our country up for the decades to come."
"We're now facing one of the toughest and possibly most important elections in many years. Many of the usual pundits have written us off. My advice is to not listen to them. There's no sure thing in a two-horse race, especially when one of the jockeys is called
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Earlier on Tuesday at a press conference before his speech, Mr Swan said the "split" with the Greens would not damage Labor's ability to secure a majority of parliamentary votes, arguing there was little practical impact.
The Treasurer argued Labor's political views were focused on jobs and working people, compared with the "extreme" left and right wing views of the Greens and Liberals respectively.
"The Greens want to abolish the mining industry, that's right over on the fringe. They don't see the importance of mining to our economy, they don't understand it plays in jobs and growth,'' he said.
But Labor believed in decent pay and conditions for workers and a helping hand for those who needed it most, he said.
Swan the 'warrior'
AWU national secretary
"Some of you may have seen in the right wing media over the past week or two that the old Tory establishment has lined up to give him a flick about the mining tax,'' he said.
"You know Swanny is doing the right thing by working people when you see who lines up against him – all the usual l suspects who can't stand the idea of a Labor Treasurer doing Labor things like looking out for our members.
"Everyone in this room and everyone in our union knows that he is the most pro-worker warrior for our country that we have ever seen in the Treasurer's role."
Industry Minister
Mr Combet will highlight the importance of the plan for securing the future of manufacturing in Australia and ensuring local firms win a share of work in major projects.
The speech will urge union delegates to get behind the plan and sell it to their members ahead of the September election.
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As usual on the weekend, you're spoiled for choice.
Among the items you can choose to watch is Sex Sent Me to the ER (Saturday, TLC, 9 p.m.) which this week features "a young couple's trip to the grocery store to spice things up." Good luck with that. You the viewer may decide, wisely, to never visit a supermarket again. Or you could dip into No Man's Land (Sunday, History, 9 p.m.), one of those reality shows about hard lads doing hard work. This one purports to chronicle "the lives of those who thrive and survive in the barren landscape that marks the end of civilization: the great American desert." On this week's episode, a lad named Howdy is hired to train a "wild horse-donkey."
Truth be told, most of you are probably sticking with continuing series of some merit. Orphan Black, followed by the wonderful The Returned (Saturday, Space, 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.). Or Game Of Thrones, Mad Men and The Bletchley Circle on Sunday.
That being the case, I draw your attention to repeats of two fine HBO one-off dramas you may have missed. The two are markers in the evolution of HBO's position as the primary repository of TV drama, the most powerful storytelling genre of our time. These are both works of remarkable depth and nuance; both feature acting and writing of the highest order.
Phil Spector (Saturday, HBO Canada, 5:26 p.m.) is an example of the old, true-crime, trashy TV movie taken to the level of art. Written by playwright David Mamet and featuring Al Pacino and Helen Mirren, it is far from easy viewing. It's a strange, demanding, heady excursion into the depths of egotism, success and the public perception of celebrity in America. Spector (Pacino, in superb form), the legendary music producer, was charged with murder in 2003. A woman, Lana Clarkson, had been found dead at his mansion, shot with one of his many guns. His lawyer, Bruce Cutler (Jeffrey Tambor, who's excellent), thinks a suicide argument is possible, but unlikely to sway a jury looking at Spector, the strange recluse, gun lover and man of fiery temper.
He calls on lawyer Linda Kenney Baden (Mirren) to help. The meat of the movie is the tense, layered lawyer-client relationship between her and Spector, a man notorious for his animosity toward women. Mamet describes the work as "fiction," although it is based on real events. He takes us deep into Spector's psyche, that of a caged, dangerous animal. By the way, you'll also find Chiwetel Ejiofor, now famous for playing Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave, in a significant supporting role.
Grey Gardens (Sunday, HBO Canada, 7:10 p.m.) is that odd thing – a dramatization of a well-regarded documentary. Back in the early 1970s, filmmakers Albert and David Maysles went to the shambolic home of Big Edie and Little Edie Beale. They wanted to make a documentary about the mother and daughter, relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The result was a classic film, documenting the strange existence of two women detached from reality, in squalor, arguing about old grudges. In this outing, Drew Barrymore (also a producer) plays Little Edie, Jessica Lange plays her mother. Made in and around Toronto (and co-written by Patricia Rozema), it's a poignant tale of thwarted lives, and a delight.
Also airing this weekend
Muscle Shoals (Sunday, Documentary Channel, 9 p.m.) is a rock-music fan's dream. It's a fine, long and understandably meandering doc about two recording studios: Rick Hall's Fame Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. Located in the small Alabama town of Muscle Shoals, they share the Swampers, the studio band used on some of the best music ever recorded – by Etta James, the Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers, to name just a few. Hall (whose family's story is astonishing) founded his studio in the 1960s, and the doc is also a journey from a racially segregated Deep South to the present, using music as the vehicle. There is commentary from Bono, Keith Richards, Aretha Franklin and other stars, but it's the Swampers who matter here.Report Typo/Error
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Student Spotlight
A "smart" switch for clean water
Rui Guo. Photo by David Stobbe
By Kirk Sibbald
Deep in the recesses of the Thorvaldson Building, chemists are developing materials that could soon be used to improve water quality worldwide.
Alongside her supervisors, Lee Wilson (PhD'98) and Lalita Bharadwaj (BSc'89, MSc'93, PhD'97), PhD student Rui Guo (BSc'07) has developed biopolymer materials with enhanced adsorbent properties. Referred to in scientific circles as smart materials, Wilson said Guo's synthetically-engineered biopolymers hold enormous potential in various applications, with water remediation being the most notable.
While contaminants such as oil are relatively easy to remove from water, soluble contaminants—such as dyes, nitrates and detergents—are considerably more challenging, said Wilson. The materials engineered by Guo, however, have exhibited remarkable uptake of soluble contaminants in recent experiments.
Guo moved to Saskatoon from China, finishing her undergraduate education at the U of S in 2007. She has been here ever since, and is now in the final stages of writing her thesis.
"Some of my dad's friends graduated from the University of Saskatchewan, and they said it was a very good academic environment here," said Guo, explaining her motivation for coming to Saskatoon.
"I'm not going to say it's because of the nice weather," she added with a laugh on a particularly frigid afternoon.
With Guo's laboratory experiments showing considerable promise, large-scale applications are already in the works. Wilson and Guo will soon be working with a professor in Guyana on an international project looking to capture contaminants in surface water bodies.
Closer to home, Wilson said Guo's smart materials could also be used to remove arsenic from both surface and ground water in Saskatchewan.
"Wherever you find gold or uranium you will also find arsenic. So Saskatchewan has an arsenic problem, and we can potentially use Rui's materials to address this."
Smart materials, like the ones developed by Guo, are novel in their ability to essentially turn on and off in response to external stimuli, such as changes in temperature or pH balance. While filtration methods like reverse osmosis require pressure to remove molecules or ions, minimal energy inputs are required for smart materials to function.
For example, Wilson said desalination of ocean water and producing certain biofuels is currently cost prohibitive and requires exorbitant energy inputs. Smart materials could soon streamline such processes, making them both economically and environmentally viable.
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Local Events
Uchi's Citywide 86'd Event {Austin, Texas}There is no denying that the cauldron of talent which makes up Austin's food and wine scene is bubbling wildly, growing hotter and hotter before our eyes. This past June- June 17, 2013- to be exact, our Austin Team sponsored Uchi's Citywide 86d Event at the At&T Executive Education and Conference Center. The event, which is reminiscent of Food Network's famed TV show Chopped, gave 4 Austin-area chefs (narrowed down from an initial 16) the challenge to present 3 courses of their cooking creativity to a panel of judges with a strict time clock and no prior knowledge of the given ingredients. The "Final Four" ended up being John Hajash of Congress, Brandon Martin from Foreign & Domestic along with Sway's Joaquin Cebollas and Chase Gintner. The panel of judges, which included many of the finest chefs in the state, were Mat Clouser from Swift's Attic, Jason Dady from Jason Dady Restaurants, Aaron Franklin from Franklin BBQ and Josh Watkins from The Carillon. After each of the 3 coarses, the panelists would eliminate (or 86'd, as the slang goes) 1 contestant until they were left with their winner. Attendees of the event were able to watch the chefs in action thanks to the glassed-in kitchen along with large, flat-screen TVs which were set up throughout the event. There were plenty of great gastronomic distractions as well, including delicious eats from Freedmen's, Cafe Jose, Kome, Uchi and more, along with sips from local sommeliers Scott Ota, Mark Sayre and Bill Elsey. With each of the three coarses, the panelists eliminated a contestant based on their ideas, the presentation, and of course, the overall taste. John Hajash from Bar Congress ended up with the title, being named the 1st Citywide 86'd Winner, taking home our "Stock Pot Trophy" along with anticipated opportunity to stage with chefs in NYC including David Chang! The other contestants received gifts, which included gift cards to Mission Restaurant Supply in Austin, and each will have the opportunity to work with reverred chefs and operations throughout the state, giving them a change to learn, grow, and further develop their techniques. All proceeds from ticket sales benefitted the Wine and Food Foundation of Texas. We had a wonderful time and look forward to being a part of the 2nd annual Citywide 86'd Event next year!
Mission's 25th AnniversaryIt's been a whirlwind 25 years, friends! We can't believe that a full quarter century has passed since Mission's inception in March of 1988, but we are proud of our journey and humbled by your unwavering support. (For a little history on our name and our brand, visit this article!) Many things have changed over the course of our history, from new showroom locations to new family additions, but one thing has never wavered and that is our commitment to you, our customers, along with our compassion for what we do. The foodservice industry is a bustling, dynamic force for our economy, acting as one of the largest employers in the nation, and it is our job to make sure that all of these places of employment, including restaurants, bars, schools and hospital kitchens, are equipped with the finest commercial equipment and supplies. We were honored in 2012 to be named Dealer of the Year by FE&S Magazine and that achievement could never have been reached without your help. The Mission Culture is rooted in family, honesty, industry expertise, continuing education, respect and a commitment to always doing the right thing. We strongly believe that these principles in addition to your relationships will help us carry on stronger than ever, now and in the future. To celebrate this momentous anniversary, we'd like to invite you to celebrate with us at any of our 5 showrooms for the week of March 25-March 30, 2013. If you live in vicinity of one of our 5 showrooms, we hope that you will join us as we kick off the next 25 years! We hope to see you all there- there will be lots of door prizes, free cake, specials valid just for the week ($25 off $250 or more) and you can also register to win an Apple IPad! Please note that our Corpus Christi showroom will be having their cake on Thursday the 28th of March, 2013 as a joint celebration of our anniversary and their newly-revamped/renovated showroom! Please call 800-319-0690 for further questions and details!
Tamales of the WorldWith the Holidays nearly here, the emergence of Tamales is one thing we're all getting excited about here at Mission. We are helping sponsor the 3rd annual Tamales Holiday Festival at the famed Pearl Brewery in San Antonio on Saturday, December 1. The festival will run from 12 pm-6 pm and we'd love for all of you to stop by if you are in town. Read more about the event here! Here is a little information for all those who're unfamiliar with Tamales or for those who just want to learn more about this tasty food: The tamal, as it is correctly and properly referred to, is a Latin American dish that's traditionally made of masa and is wrapped in a leaf paper or corn husk, then steamed and boiled until warm and tender. The wrapper keeps the tamales hot and in one piece, and it is removed before eating, leaving a delicious, flavorful treat. Tamales are generally stuffed with meats, but this varies depending on where you are. It's history dates back to the Ancient Mayans and its presence today is one that is undeniable in certain parts of the world. {The United States has enjoyed tamales since the late 1800s!} In Mexico particularly, and in other countries around the world, the tamal is an important part of their cultures and their culinary traditions. Interestingly, tamales are prepared differently depending on the location in which it is made. For example, in Mexico, there are different kinds of tamales in different states and regions of the country. Most variations are filled with chicken or pork, but the list goes on and on, ranging from spicy fillings to sweet tamales, tamales de dulce, that are filled with raisins, dried fruit, and sugar.
Want to try a great, traditional Beef Tamal recipe? This one looks pretty good!
In Central American countries like Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras, tamales normally don't have a stuffing of any kind (no meat, cheese, peppers, etc.) and they are served more as the bread/starch portion of a meal. In more tropical parts of the world like Oaxaca or Veracruz, and even in Peru and Bolivia, the leaves from banana trees or plantains are used to wrap the tamales, and the tamales themselves are generally much bigger, thicker, and more square in shape.The interesting thing is that tamales have a worldly presence. The tamal is a global concept that different cultures take and recreate in their own ways. In the Far East and in India, the people have embraced their own tamals, replacing some of the key ingredients with rice dough, fish paste, and spices to name a few. Tamales can be found on most Mexican restaurant menus year-round, but they are traditionally most popular during special Holidays and celebrations, mainly because they are an all-day affair to make! The process isn't a quick one, but once you try it, you will be convinced that it was worth the time, effort, and the sweat! You can read some great tips on AllRecipes.com about How to Make Tamales- view here!
This Holiday Season keep your eyes peeled for Tamales on restaurant menus and at other Holiday events, fundraisers, and more! Come see us at the Pearl if you get a chance! This is the perfect opportunity to sample tamales from some of the city's experts!
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Restaurant Spotlight: NOSH, San Antonio, TexasIf you're a dining enthusiast and you live in the San Antonio/Central Texas region, chances are you've been to (or heard of) Silo Elevated Cuisine, the fabulous and highly praised restaurant with locations in both the Alamo Heights area and off of 1604. It's modern approach to fine dining brings together the perfect combination of sophistication and eclecticism in an elegant yet relaxed environment that everyone can enjoy. It is literally elevated dining at its best. not to be missed:
Stop by Nosh for a great, relaxed dining experience that won't disappoint!
Nosh is located at 1133 Austin Highway San Antonio, Texas 78209
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Munich is the birthplace of this gargantuan, historic celebration, but cities all over the world have emulated the festival and carried on some of the traditions for themselves. The main tradition here is Bavarian food and beer, and of course, all the history behind Bavaria's culture. Here is some fun trivia and a few products from MissionRS.com for all the lovers out there!
How did Oktoberfest start?
Oktoberfest first started on October 12th, 1810 as a way to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. As a way of celebrating their marriage, the Bavarian people stood in front of the city gates to take in the royal event. Horse races ended the celebration and agricultural fairs ensued in the years to come.
Why is it internationally celebrated?
Oktoberfest today is the largest beer festival in the world! What started in its early years as small beer stands for visitors to have a quick drink while taking in the agricultural shows, horse races, and more, has become an international celebration of Bavarian cuisine, beer, history, and customs.
What's the traditional dress?
Men and young boys generally wear lederhosen (britches made of leather) and the ladies wear dirndls (the official dress of Southern Germany). This way of dress has not gone out of style in Bavaria!
Why is Oktoberfest mostly in September- not October?
This question is asked by most, but the answer is that the weather in Munich is more favorable for festival conditions in September rather than October.
What do you eat at Oktoberfest?
German food is very distinctive, and during Oktoberfest it is all about the classics. For example, Bratwurst with sauerkraut, weis wurst (a white sausage traditionally served with a sweet mustard), knodels (or dumplings) and soft pretzels- festival food! And, most importantly, lots and lots of good, German beer!
What makes drinking beer on Oktoberfest different from any other day?
The brew made for Oktoberfest is stronger than normal German beer. The Oktoberfest beer has approximately a 5.8%-6.3% alcohol content and higher sugar than traditional German beer, which has low sugar and approximately 5.2% alcohol.
What do you drink from at Oktoberfest?
A German Mass, otherwise known as an Oktoberfest beer stein!
What else can you expect?
Dancing on tables, joyful singing, lots of camaraderie, and the merriment that comes with celebrating this old tradition. Oh, and did we mention there are approximately 14 tents, each capable of seating anywhere from 4,000 to 11,000 people, and each with its own distinctive characteristic (certain food sold, type of music playing, etc.)
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awarenessus to help. September is National Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, and we are happy to be able to spread the word about this particular cause. People everywhere, including some of us within the Mission Family, have grieved over the loss of loved ones with blood cancers. Uniting together this September, each and everyone of us can help spread the word that the fight for cancer continues, and there is always hope for a cure. Through your unique donation, more time and effort can be afforded to investing in resources necessary to the fight. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) has a secure, flexible donation center on their website where you can help. Why donate at LLS? "The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary cancer research agency specifically focused on finding cures and better treatments for blood cancer patients." Rest assured that you're working with the best. What's Their Mission? The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. How do I help? You can help improve the lives of people affected with blood cancers in a number of ways. 1. Donate either online {By Credit Card or Paypal}, by mail, or phone. 2. Leave a Legacy of Hope {To learn more click here.} 3. Volunteer, become a sponsor, an advocate, or participate in the next event near you! There are countless ways to help! LEARN MORE.
Remember, your gift will help the lives of others who really need it.
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National Food Safety Education Month
Each recurring September, the foodservice industry participates in a month-long National Food Safety Education Program that is intended to raise awareness about proper food safety practices. 2011 marks the 17th year of this important tradition and we hope it will be the best year yet.Continue reading
Labor Day MenuIt's hard to believe Labor Day Weekend is upon us once again! More than likely, you will be out and about making the most of that extra day off. But whether you're staying at home or going out of town, these are some menu ideas that won't fail to please. Don't worry, we've tried ALL of these recipes and they are easy, delicious, and perfect for the last days of summer. Great Appetizer :: Chickpea and Sesame Hummus 2.5 cups home-cooked chickpeas, drained (reserve liquid) 2 plump, moist garlic cloves, peeled, halved, and green germ removed 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (to taste) 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 tablespoons best-quality sesamae oil 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1/8 teaspoon paprika Set aside 1/2 cup of the chickpeas for garnish. In the bowl of a food processor or a blender, mince the garlic. Add the remaining 2 cups of chickpeas, the lemon juice, tahini, salt, and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Blend until smooth, adding the reserved cooking liquid if necessary to make a smooth puree. Taste for seasoning. Spoon the dip into a large, shallow bowl, and garnish with the reserved 1/2 cup of chickpeas,a drizzle of olive oil, cilantro, and paprika. Serve. Summer CousCous This couscous recipe is one of my absolute favorites from Patricia Wells. It's light, fresh, zesty, and completely satisfying. Not to mention it is one of the easiest things to make. Here's how you do it: 1.5 cups medium-grain quick-cooking couscous 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1.5 teaspoons fine sea salt 1 lb ripe red tomatoes, cored and quartered 1/8 teaspoon ground chile pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 green bell pepper, finely diced 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves (Yield 8 servings) 1. After cooking the cousous, place it in a sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold running water. Transfer to a large bowl. Toss with a fork to blend. Set aside. 2. In a food processor or a blender combine the lemon juice, oil, salt, tomatoes, chili pepper, and cayenne. Process to blend. Pour the mixture into the bowl of couscous and toss with a fork to blend. Fluff until the grains are evenly separated. Cover and set aside, occasionally fluffing and tossing the grain until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 3 minutes. 3. Add the diced peppers and mint. Toss to blend. Taste for seasoning. Enjoy!
Flaky Tomato and Olive Tart
8 oz sheet all-butter puff pastry 4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 3/4 lb tomatoes, cored and cut crosswise into thin slices Fine sea salt 2 oz shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 20 best-quality black olives, pitted Small handful of fresh basil leaves Hot pepper flakes, for serving1. Center a rack in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400F 2. Unroll the patry, place on the baking sheet, and prick all over with a fork. Shower with the grated cheese. Freeze for 30 minutes. 3. Arrange the tomato slices side by side on a thick layer of paper towels. Season generously with salt to draw out excess liquid and prevent it from becoming soggy. Set aside for 10 minutes. 4. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer. Place in the oven and prebake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven. If the pastry has puffed, prick with a fork to deflate it. Arrange the tomatoes in a slightly overlapping layer on top of the pastry. Shower with the cheese shavings and the black olives.Return to the oven and bake until the pastry is a deep golden, and the tomatoes are soft and the cheese melted, about 2o minutes. Shower with the basil while still hot from the oven. Serve warm or at room temperature, cutting into 8 equal wedges. Light Arugula Salad (shown above) Whether you grow your own or you buy it from the store, arugula is one of those great, spicy greens that beautifully accompanies many different foods. Simply get a nice bunch of arugula, drizzle your finest extra virgin olive oil over the top, season with a pinch of salt and lots of freshly cracked pepper, toss, and enjoy! {If you're a big citrus fan, you can squeeze half a lemon over the top for extra summer flavor!} Lemon Zest and Lavender Honey Sorbet Light, sweetly flavored with a touch of citrus, this homemade sorbet is the perfect way to end summer. Zest of 2 lemons, preferably organic 3/4 cup lavender honey 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1.5 cups water 2 teaspoons lemon vodka 2/3 cup nonfat lemon yogurt (Yields 12 servings) In a food processor or blender process the zest, honey, and salt. With the machine running, add the juice in a slow, steady stream, processing until the honey is incorporated, about 1 minute. Add the water, vodka, and yogurt and blend. Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. We hope you have a delicious and safe Labor Day Weekend! If you get to try any of these recipes, please let us know how you like them and share some pictures!
Chefs Under Fire 2011
All of us at Mission Restaurant Supply are gearing up for the long-awaited, 3rd annual Chefs Under Fire competition! Hosted by the Keeper Collection LLC, this unique competition brings together enormous culinary talent, with celebrity chefs and plenty of fire to heat things up in the kitchen.
Mission will be sponsoring Chefs Under Fire again this year, and we will be present first at the SA/Austin Regional Event, which takes place on Sunday September 11th.
Regional events will also be taking place in the greater Houston area and Dallas/Fort Worth. On October 16th, the winners from each regional will come together in Austin for the final event and cook off. Finalists will be asked to prepare a unique dish which will be judged by Celebrity Chefs Kent Rathbum, Tyson Cole, and David Bull. Depending on who shows the most skill, innovation, and overall excellence with their dish, the 3 gentlemen will award two contestants as winners of Chefs Under Fire :: The Winner overall and the Fan Favorite. Mission will be supplying the 2 stock pot trophies with engraved gold plaques stating their newly earned title.To learn more or buy tickets to attend one of the Chefs Under Fire events, click here.
Stay tuned!