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I'm of the philosophy that most of us do not "need" to wear a bra. I do have a couple wireless soft bras for certain outfits or to use in the early stages of bfing when leaking is an issue. But I primarily rely on camis or nothing at all if the outfit is conducive to allowing my breasts to be free, and I embrace a natural approach to this part of our anatomy.
My 9 1/2 yo dd is just showing the beginning signs of starting to develop. (I started developing even earlier, at 8, so this is not altogether too surprising). I would feel hypocritical insisting she wear a bra, but I think soon she'll probably be more comfortable if she has some kind of under-layer beneath her shirt. She hasn't expressed a desire for a bra yet, but I'm worried that she will think she has to have one at some point, and I want to be prepared to offer her alternatives and be explicit that it is her choice and she doesn't "need" to wear a bra if she doesn't want to. What alternatives are there for developing girls? Is there anything better than just suggesting she wear a cami? (Incidentally, it is highly disturbing to me that when you peruse the undergarment girls' section in most department stores, you see a plethora of underwire "push-up" style bras for tweens, and only a few of the old-style cotton "training bras" that used to be the only thing available when I was hitting adolescence. Anyone else feel this is a dangerous trend?).
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Tanks are great these days. DD wears them under most her shirts (and most shirts these days are meant to be worn with a tank. We get them with the built in shelf bra and outside of school, she just wears that with no bra. Sports bras are comfy and we've found some cool ones at Kohls. These days though she just has normal lined bras.
I wouldn't insist. I'd just purchase a couple for to have "just in case." She may choose not to wear them but they are there if the need arises.
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I would make it equally clear that she CAN wear a bra if she wants to.
I think bras (and feminine hygiene products) are deeply, deeply personal, and I explain that we women have different options. I've explained what I do and what their other options are.
Depending on what her life is like (how often she changes in front of her peers) she may want a normal bra and not making one readily available could cause her a lot of grief at a stage where fitting in is phenomenally important. Her desire to not stand out will most likely peak around 12/13. It's completely normal, even for girls raised in an alternative way. If she attends school or plays sports where she changes or goes to sleep overs, she may want a bra that looks pretty much like the one's every one else has.
I always make it VERY clear to my DDs that them being 100% comfortable is far, far more important to than which specific item they chose.
But, as far as other options, both my DDs made wide use of tank tops with built in shelf bras before they were really cup sizes.
but everything has pros and cons
Target carries plenty of plain non-padded, non-push up training bras. I agree that I would make them available. They're cheap enough. It can be a choice she makes.
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Justice has nice, small, plain bras for young girls as well as padded and molded bras for girls who want those.
I agree that it can be disconcerting to see some of the bra options out there, but the reality is that it's nice to have some choices. The undershirt style, single layer, cotton style works for a while, but in my experience, not for long. By 7th gr, my dd wanted more coverage, so something with removable pads, or more lining actually worked better. She likes sports bras because she's pretty active. But there are also some very pretty, feminine bras for her age that are nice to have just because she wants them, and wants to try them out, and see what different styles look and feel like.
Ah, sports bra style bras were something I hadn't thought of, but I think they would be a nice option, and I imagine it would be easy for a tween to put on because you don't have to contend with hooks. Maybe when she seems ready I'll take her shopping and let her choose. I guess it could be good to encourage her to try a couple different things, too?? I know even for me, it depends what outfit I'm wearing as to whether I go with a cami, soft bra, or nothing, so I guess it couldn't hurt to have an assortment of undergarments, and that way she can experiment, too.
Linda, I do agree that I want her to be comfortable and choose to wear a bra or not as she deems is best for her. I guess I'm just defensive against the whole push-up bra societal mentality, and would prefer to gently encourage her to find undergarments or bras that don't overly sexualize or restrict... I do love the shelf-bra camis as a compromise between being bra-less and having coverage and support, but I hadn't considered that she might encounter pressure to wear a slightly more traditional bra in the presence of peers. She currently attends a Montessori elementary school so locker-room dynamics have yet to enter her world or my mind, but she will surely face those in a couple years when she gets to middle school. Perhaps if I'm proactive now about explaining all her options, she'll be able to figure out what works for her by that time...
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What works for her may end up being a moving target.
One of my DD's was a DDD before leaving middle school. Her concerns were far from buying into society's values. A few years ago, I started taking her in for professional fittings once a year. The first time we spent over an hour with her trying on different styles with the help of a wonderful saleswoman, and my DD was able to figure out what she liked. (her bras cost about $80 each). Once she got her perfect bra, she stood up straighter and become more comfortable with her body. She felt less like her breast were freaks of nature that she should try to hide by slumping all the time.
Now the shopping goes a lot faster, but having the right bras is really helpful for her.
My other DD is super slim, but a C cup. Stores to do carry bras in size. She really like some light padding, not because she wants to be bigger, but she feels less exposed. She's still in middle school, but a slightly shaped bra is actually a way of hiding for her. It makes her more comfortable and covered.
I'm sure you'll do a great job with the stuff, but having been bra shopping with two very differently shaped adolescence, my advice is to be mellow and accepting. It's tough for them.
but everything has pros and cons
I'm essentially bra free too. I'm in the habit of wearing a sports bra instead of a t-shirt around the house in hot weather, or actually wearing it under my shirt on really hot days when I go out. I'm very big breasted and get nasty heat rash from the sweat if I don't have something against the skin to absorb it. Maybe a few times a year I dress in an outfit for an event that I want the shaping of a regular bra for...for my own vanity or whatever...and I have a single nice bra for those occasions.
Anyway, my dd is 10. Her nipples started getting uncomfortably sensitive around her 10th bday. The camis were rubbing just like t-shirts and she needed something tighter against her skin as a protective layer. We went bra shopping. She found the seams and shoulder straps of sports bras too bulky and uncomfortable, but liked the feel of regular training bras. The only options were formed cups to make her look like she was a B+ cup (yes, totally disturbing), or one single plain white thing small enough for her. We picked up the white thing and let her aunt (the perfect person for the job) know what size and style she liked so she could find her something super cute online for a bday present. I believe she got them at Target.com (though the white thing was the only thing in the store). It all worked out great. Dd has about 5-6 simple, cute training bras. She would only wear them every once in a while, when she was feeling sensitive. Just this week, she's noticed that she's starting to get a little form to her chest. She usually runs around topless at home, and has started wearing her training bras around the house the way I wear my sports bras (see, I started with a point. lol). She's very into her outfits, so it means a lot for her to have something that makes her feel comfortable and is also cute when coordinated with her outfits. She's even more crunchy than I am though. I'm pretty sure the only reason she is wearing anything is to be compassionate to her incredibly conservative brother. lol ...Come to think of it, I think that's the only reason I do most of the time, too...
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DD10 (11 next month) started wearing "training bras" maybe 6 months ago, we got them at Target in the underwear section and they were plain or polka dotted, pretty basic, but just regular cotton jersey and no padding. Now, she is probably an AA and laments being the "biggest girl in the class" chest wise (this is 5th grade) with the exception of two girls who are 5'2" or 5'3" and very developed... she's 4'8" and wears a 7/8 slim, so finding bras for her now is a little harder. Her Grandma had luck finding her some microfiber bras that are like a sports bra/shelf bra hybrid and breathe easily but still provide a thick layer. I've seen some like this in the Champion for Girls line as well, and Amazon seems to have some similar ones. They aren't quite "mashers" (like the ones I wear, compression sports bras), but they still make her feel protected even though they're not typical sports bras. My older DD13 started out with shelf bras, Hanes sells a 3-pack of them and they worked for her until she was a B or so and now she wears these horrible underwire padded things that would drive me up the wall, but I guess that's what her friends wear, so she does, too.
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One thing to keep in mind is that your daughter will probably end up not knowing her own mind in these matters. On the one hand, she has you at home with your "bras are not really needed" attitude and on the other she does have classmates and friends whom will start to be sporting pretty bras as part of showcasing their budding "femininity". It is sickening, I agree with you...but there it is.
Personally, when I first started developing breast, I would very much have welcomed some sort of training bra. Not that I really needed one, but my nipples were so sensitive when I first came into puberty that even soft cotton felt as a grating iron against my skin. Horrible! Though, since I did not tell anyone about it...I never got a training bra. Eventually, I grew out of the feeling and then all was well for a couple of years. I think I was probably the only bra-less girl in all of high-school and was fine with it. Especially since I was only a 30B. Not much need for support even when running.
All that changed in my late teens, however, when my curves started filling out properly. I went from a 30B at my skinniest to a 32DD now seemingly over night. Which meant that I really needed a sports bra, all of a sudden, when doing active things. My breasts suddenly very heavy when bouncing around. In fact, they are pretty heavy all the time. I can feel the weight in front, pulling down. Personally...I just feel more comfortable when having a bit of support. At home, a tight tank-top that just keeps things in place does well enough but when out and about, I do find myself wearing a good fitting, nice, wired bra.
All that, just to say that your best bet is probably to approach all of this with a talk about being comfortable. Don't talk about what her alternatives are, especially not since you do seem to feel rather strongly about it. Instead, tell her that it is important that she never feels uncomfortable in any way due to her breasts. Make it clear that you are there for her, for any kind of problems she might be feeling with regards to her breasts be it sensitive nipples in need of a training bra to protect them, or heavy breasts needing a sports bra so she can continue being an active girl.
I think you should let her make her own choices without prejudice. I do not agree that bras are unnecesarry, nor are they some "tool of the man" to oppress women. We have breasts, they are usually more comfortable with some type of support. Why is that a bad thing. I really don't see why you wouldn't just let her pick her own undergarments. Isn't being a feminist about empowering women to make their own choices? How is trying to convince her that bras are uncessary empowering her choices?
My daughter is almost 9 and is just starting to develop. She is self-conscious that her nipples are visible in certain outfits and also the fabric rubbing is bothersome to her. For now she is just wearing a thin tank top under her clothes but when she is ready for something more I will be more than happy to get her whatever she wants. I have yet to see a bra that I think is inappropriate. I have lots of pretty bras from La Senza that I buy because they make ME feel good. I'm not doing it to fit into some idea of a women's beauty, I just like how they look and feel. I have no reason to keep my daughter from doing the same, and personally I feel it is unfair to do so.
I have a 9 year old that wears a bra (either the cotton training bras or the colorful sports bras) and she just feels so much more comfortable with them. I think it's really your daughter's decision and it's your job to help support her and find what's right for her, but ONLY when SHE'S ready!! As for trends, little girls don't really care about the push-up bras and what not (well, at least my 9 year old doesn't,) they only want what's comfy. Style comes later on in the teen years. Additionally, I buy all 3 of my girls' bras (aged 18, 13, and 9) from Macy's because they have modest, inexpensive, but still cute bras.
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The BLOG is an extension of what we have initiated in CSSE with the paper and associated Forum. Participants in the BLOG contribute to the conversation, which, as it is a conversation among scholars, is conducted in a way appropriate for a community of scholars. Issues that arise in the published works from CSSE, that is, the editorials, contributed papers and forums, are possible foci for scholarly critique and expanded dialogue. Each article/BLOG is assigned a BLOG editor and any filters imposed are part of a peer review process. We publish contributions that are thoughtful, contribute in a scholarly way, and fit the goals of the CSSE. All publications in the BLOG are expected to add substantively to cultural studies of science education. Argument is expected, as argument is understood within the academy. We expect rationale for positions taken and for sociocultural theory to be employed in ways that catalyze thought and higher levels of scholarship within our field.
Each text submitted to a BLOG is reviewed by a BLOG editor who decides whether to accept it for publication. The expected turnaround time on decisions normally is short on the order of days rather than weeks. Hence, the CSSE BLOG is the field where science educators collectively engage in and produce the most recent and cutting edge thinking in the cultural studies of science education.
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Transformations Conference 2006:
Culture and the Environment in Human Development
Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 27-29 November 2006.
The first Transformations conference was held at the Australian National University in February 2005. So original and so successful was Transformations, and so keen were delegates to see the momentum of the event continue, that the convening organisations have agreed to run the conference on a biennial basis. The second Transformations will therefore be held in November 2006, again at the Australian National University.
Transformations is a unique national conference series that engages communities, bureaucrats, academics, the media, and human service planners, and spans from the local to national and international levels. It is supported by a number of intergovernmental and international NGOs.
Part of the agenda of the convening agencies of Transformations 2006 is to recognise, in a post-industrial globalised world environment, that human development must be understood as a process that occurs both locally, and within a total environment. Planning for development is not just a function of economics, social or political change, health advancement, human and cultural rights, the absence of physical violence, or sustainable physical environments. Rather, it is achieved within, and through, the interplay of all these functions.
These processes, inter-related, iterative, and necessarily achieved through collaborative and simultaneous endeavour, have been recognised for many years. They were first comprehensively yet succinctly described in the document that distilled much of the earlier thinking: the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, November 2001 (UDCD). The UDCD argues for a new understanding of the value of human difference. It is designed to protect and enhance the international intellectual, economic, spiritual and moral value of cultural diversity. The Declaration affirms this diversity as the vital resource to protect cultural rights, bio-diversity, individual self-value, social harmony, cross-cultural communication and to 'humanise globalisation'.
As well as impressive line up of international main speakers, the conference will also include numerous paper, workshop and colloquium presentations by practitioners and researchers.
We would particularly like to invite you to respond to the conference call for papers. Papers submitted for the conference proceedings will be peer-refereed and published in the International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations. If you are unable to attend the conference in person, virtual registrations are also available which allow you to submit a paper for refereeing and possible publication in this fully refereed academic journal, as well as access to the electronic version of the journal.
The deadline for the next round in the call for papers (a title and short abstract) is 30 September 2006. Proposals are reviewed within four weeks of submission. Full details of the conference, including an online call for papers form, are to be found at the conference website - http://www.TransformationsConference.com
Second International Conference on
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
University of Granada, Spain, 10-13 July 2007
The conference will examine the nature of disciplinary and interdisciplinary practices across the social sciences, as well as the relation of the social to the natural sciences, applied sciences and the professions. The focus of papers will range from the finely grained and empirical (research practices and results exemplifying one or more disciplines), to wide-ranging multi-disciplinary and transdisciplinary practices, to perspectives on knowledge and method.
I would particularly like to invite you to respond to the conference call for papers. Presenters may choose to submit written papers for consideration before or after the conference in the fully refereed International Journal of the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. If you are unable to attend the conference in person, virtual registrations are also available which allow you to submit a paper for refereeing and possible publication in the journal, and give you access to the electronic version of the journal.
The deadline for the next round in the call for papers (a title and short abstract) is 22 October 2006. Proposals are reviewed within four weeks of submission.
Full details of the conference, including an online call for papers form, are to be found at the conference website - http://www.SocialSciencesConference.com
We look forward to receiving your proposals and hope you will be able to join us in Granada in July 2007.
IIId International Conference of The Social Capital Foundation
15-19 November 2007, in Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.
We invite you to submit papers for this conference; participation as a discussant or attendant is also encouraged.
Please have a look at the conference page of our site, where you will find details of the submission and registration conditions: http://www.socialcapital-foundation.org/conferences/synopsis.htm.
May we suggest you to inform those members of your networks who could be interested in the conference. We are looking forward to having news from you and to working closely with you for the success of this event.
This is mostly a summary of upcoming conferences. More details may have been given above or in previous bulletins as shown. A web-based contact is usually included. Inclusion of conferences in this list is not to be read as an endorsement of the conference.
October 2006
4-6 October 2006: Australian Association for Environmental Education conference, Bunbury, WA. Pamphlet available at http://www.mggraphics.com.au/aaeewa/flyer3.pdf (April06)
26-29 October 2006: Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Science Revolution in Minority Communities: What Progress Have We Made? Tampa, Florida http://www2.sacnas.org/confNew/confClient/ (Jun06)
November 2006
1-3 November 2006: 2nd Desert Knowledge Symposium, organised by the Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre and Desert Knowledge Australia, Alice Springs NT. http://www.desertknowledge.com.au/resource/Call%20for%20Papers%20brochure%20web.pdf (April06)
2-3 November 2006: Aboriginal Studies: Making the Connections, Aboriginal Studies Association in association with SELF Research Centre, College of Arts, University of Western Sydney; NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc., and NSW Aboriginal Education Council. Bankstown Sports Club, 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown, NSW. http://www.asa.nsw.edu.au or http://self.uws.edu.au/ (August06)
5-9 November 2006: 10th International Congress of Ethnobiology (ICE): "Ethnobiology, Biodiversity and Community Development", Chiang Rai Province of Thailand. http://www.ice2006.org/ (April06)
8-10 November 2006: Policy and Practice in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning in the Elementary Grades. Le Meridien Commodore Hotel, Beirut, Lebanon (Jun06)
22-24 November 2006: MOE-NIE-STAS International Science Education Conference (ISEC) 2006, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616. Details and forms available at http://www.nsse.nie.edu.sg/isec2006 (Jun06)
27-29 November 2006: 4th National Indigenous Education Conference - Getting on with the job: Indigenous Engagement in Education, Newcastle NSW Australia http://www.pco.com.au/niec (April06)
27-29 November 2006: Transformations Conference 2006: Culture and the Environment in Human Development, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, http://www.TransformationsConference.com (Oct06)
28-30 November 2006: APERA 2006, the Asia-Pacific Educational Research Association Conference 2006 http://www.ied.edu.hk/apera2006, Hong Kong. (Oct05/June06)
December 2006
1-3 December 2006: ANZCIES 2006: Global Governance, Educational Change, and Cultural Ecology, Australia National University, Canberra. http://www.anzcies.org/conference.php (April06)
January 2007
4-7 January: The Third International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, University of Madras, Chennai, India, http://www.SustainabilityConference.com (August06)
April 2007
14-17 April: National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) annual meeting, New Orleans, (http://narst.org)
July 2007
2 - 6 July: World Environmental Education Congress 2007, International Conference Centre, Durban, South Africa www.weec2007.com (August06)
8-12 July: World Conference on Science and Technology Education (ICASE/CONASTA56), Perth WA. http://www.WorldSTE2007.asn.au (August05)
10-13 July 2007: Second International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, University of Granada, Spain, http://www.SocialSciencesConference.com (October06)
11-14 July: 38th Annual Conference, Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA), Fremantle WA (http://www.smec.curtin.edu.au/asera/index.cfm)
November 2007
15-19 November 2007: IIId International Conference of The Social Capital Foundation, in Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. http://www.socialcapital-foundation.org/conferences/synopsis.htm. (Oct06)
March 2008
29 March - 3 April: National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) annual meeting, Baltimore, (http://narst.org)
July 2008
6-11 July: CONASTA57, Darwin NT
ASERA, Brisbane Qld
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World Indigenous People's Conference on Education (WIPCE 2008), Victoria, Australia
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Please let me know of anything which you feel should be included in the December issue of the Indigenous Science Network Bulletin by 30 November 2006.
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John Chen is definitely leading BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY) away from zombies of losses. Writedowns from poor sales of phones got minimized with the Foxconn deal.
BlackBerry is on the right path to a Terminus recovery. Operating cash is improved with the sale of real estate assets and by slashing the work force.
Chen cut department heads and replaced them with people he knows who are not yet infected by the walking dead loser virus. BBM might be a new source of food for the company. Mobile advertising is a huge market.
If all sensible metrics are to be applied, BlackBerry is a walking dead company that deserves to be killed with an arrow to the head. I thought the failure of the management last year to find a takeover suitor was precipitating dissolution of the company. However, turnaround hero John Chen's arrival has made all surviving BBRY investors enjoy a healthy 42% upside run since November. Chen is not as handsome as Rick Grimes or as sexy as Daryl Dixon, but he is super smart and ruthless like Michonne. It was Chen, not Citron Research, who gave BBRY a rapid run beyond the $10 barrier.
BlackBerry Phones Can Be Profitable Again
Chen is also not whiny and indecisive like Rick. Instead of whining about the billions of losses that Z30 and Z10 caused the company, he quickly came up with the Foxconn deal. Chen knows where he wants
BlackBerry to go – back to being profitable on both hardware and services.
Some naysayers said Chen ought to sell the company's biggest zombie, BlackBerry phones, like what Nokia (NYSE:NOK) did with its handset division. The man ignored this option because he is way smarter than all of us.
Chen did what Michonne does with zombies, make money-losing assets useable again. Walking Dead fanatics knows Michonne is ruthless and devious. She cut the hands and mouths of two zombies. These two harmless zombies are then used as camouflage pets to lure in more zombies so Michonne can kill them with her katana.
Chen, with the painless help of Foxconn, is doing the same trick. BlackBerry's path to profitability in smartphones no longer exposes the company to inventory writedown like the Z10 did. The new entry-level BlackBerry 10 handset Z3 is perfect for emerging markets like Indonesia, China, Latin America, Africa, and India.
Terry Gou is making sure Chen doesn't get bitten by a big inventory loss again. This new focus on low-ASP approach is a camouflaged attempt for BlackBerry to win back customers who defected to cheap
Android phones. Low-ASP now, high-ASP later is also a good tactic for John Chen.
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 allows easy installation of Android apps so the Z3, with its large 5-inch display and cheap sub-$200 price, is more like a mini-phablet that ought to attract price-conscious customers. The
phone has decent specs and long battery life. It's perfect for watching videos, 3D gaming, web surfing and chatting.
The BlackBerry Z30 is also perfect for the company's enterprise customers. The Z30 is considered to be the best smartphone on the planet. Wrong timing and poor marketing made the Z30 off the radar of many high-end customers - who flocked to the iPhone 5S and Galaxy S4 in 2013.
Thanks to the indomitable presence of BlackBerry in the enterprise market, the Z30 can avoid turning into another zombie disaster like the Z10 was. BlackBerry Z30 sales might also find more success with it being now available in the U.S. for $499 unlocked. Verizon's (NYSE:VZ) contract-laden deal with Z30 did not attract many customers. I hope the contract-free availability of the Z30 wins back old BlackBerry fans.
The upcoming Q20 is another low-entry QWERTY classic BlackBerry OS 10 handset which is also potential hit among budget-conscious small enterprises who can't afford to give its workforce the more expensive models. The QWERTY-equipped Q20 is also great for WeChat, SnapChat, and WhatsApp addicts in Asia and Latin America.
Monetizing BBM
I am skeptical that BBM can make a major impact on the company's balance sheet this year. However, BBM's 85 million users are ripe for harvesting. The advertising money that BlackBerry can earn through
BBM might just be tomatoes and potatoes in the near term. However, a few dollars can feed the very hungry BBRY investors.
If BlackBerry can increase its user base to WhatsApp proportion, 400 million users or more, then BBM might become a fat cash cow for BlackBerry in the long term. Otherwise, BBM is just a drain on the
company's limited resources so it should only be used by paying enterprise/personal customers. Let's face it, no company will ever buy BBM like Facebook did with WhatsApp. I have more faith in QNX's potential as a revenue source.
BlackBerry is indeed a walking dead miracle but John Chen is a decisive and smart leader. Chen will lead BBRY survivors who stayed loyal back to profitability. It was not so long ago that BlackBerry was the Governor of smartphones. Its fortune went downhill after 2012. BlackBerry management failed to address the rise of the iPhone and Android zombie plague.
Chen's arrival is helping BBRY survive. He cut the old department heads. He slashed the work force and sold real estate to improve the company's cash flow. His vision for the turnaround of BlackBerry will be easily enforced because his new teammates understand (and can implement) his plans. He will heal BlackBerry like he cured Sybase.
It is not impossible to dream that BBRY will again trade near its $83 high which it posted in September 2009. Miracles sometimes do happen. However, I'm a realist so I expect BBRY to break the $11 barrier this year, and maybe $20 price target within three years. BBRY's five-year chart showed a steep fall from grace but I look forward to BBRY's recovery.
I won't be disappointed if BlackBerry posts another billion dollar loss figure this March 28. I have faith in John Chen. Like The Walking Dead TV series, sometimes gory bloodletting is good for TV ratings. The
gory death of Hershel was one of the most brutal and most watched episodes of the show. The shocking deaths of Lizzie and Mika in Season 4, Episode 14 made my wife cry.
I will be sad, but I will not cry, if BBRY falls below $6 again after the March 28 earnings report. John Chen is the writer, director, and main actor of the BlackBerry drama series. He has 85 million dollars/reasons to make BBRY fly high again.
Investing in BlackBerry is not for the faint of heart. Its recent financial reports were gruesome and it will continue to post horrific losses this year. If you don't like the flesh-eating, beaheading, and bloodletting
show that is BlackBerry, avoid the stock. I'm strong and long BBRY.
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I know what you're sayin... you're sayin... "Four years late, sweetheart."
Haven't found Lost? I suggest you find it. Not only is it the most entertaining series since Giligan's Island, it will improve your golf swing and save your marriage. Each season is roughly 15 hours... that's 15 hours of therapy for only $49.95! Cheaper if you borrow it from someone.
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Brewers dealing from position of strength this offseason
Nearly a full month into the free agency period, and all remains silent in the offices just off Miller Parkway. It's not unexpected, or particularly disturbing. Some free agents have been signed and some major trades have been made, but none of it has really affected the Brewers all that much.
The Cardinals and Reds haven't done anything (yet), or any major players in the other National League divisions.
One of primary reasons for this is the Brewers are one of the few teams which, as it sits, has no openings at any position. If the brain trust of Doug Melvin, Gord Ash and Ron Roenicke feel Carlos Gomez deserves to play every day in center field and Jean Segura can do the same at shortstop, all that is left to do is fill out the bench. There isn't much room there, either.
That starting lineup, which led the National League in home runs and stolen bases and includes an MVP, is due to make around $45 million.
Dollar for dollar, it's the best in baseball:
First base: Corey Hart ($10 million)
Second base: Rickie Weeks ($10)
Short: Segura (estimating about $400K on rookie level contract)
Third base: Aramis Ramirez ($10)
Right field: Norichika Aoki ($1.125)
Center field: Carlos Gomez (estimating about $4 million through arbitration or 1-year contract)
Left field: Ryan Braun ($8.5)
Catcher: Jonathan Lucroy ($750K)
There aren't many holes in the pitching staff either. There's Yovani Gallardo of course, followed by Marco Estrada, who has proven he is a starting pitcher. To a slightly lesser extent, so has Chris Narveson.
That leaves Wily Peralta, Mike Fiers and Mark Rogers to battle for two spots. That's if the organization decides to go with that group. Chances are they'll look for a Randy Wolf/Jeff Suppan type for the middle of the rotation and bump one of those arms to the bullpen, but such a starter is rather affordable.
There are some openings in the bullpen, and that unit is clearly the team's primary concern. But, you have a proven closer in John Axford, and some pieces are already in place on the front end with Jim Henderson, Manny Parra and Brandon Kintzler.
Quality bullpen arms are hard to find and can be expensive, but this team was 10th in all of baseball in payroll at just under $98 million. As the team stands, and estimating some hefty arbitration or 1-year contract raises for several of the pitchers, it has under $70 million tied up in players you expect to be on the Opening Day roster.
The team has tremendous financial flexibility not just this year, but for years to come.
There have been reports the Brewers have reached out to Hart about an extension, but right now his $10 million will be off the books come 2014. Gallardo, Weeks and Ramirez are only under contract through 2014 (excluding options).
Braun's salary doesn't balloon until 2016 – and by that point the $19 million he'll be earning will seem like a steal. Heck, it already does and he's three years away from it.
It's a great place to be sitting as a fan base. They can wonder if Josh Hamilton will sign here, if Zack Greinke might return, or if Melvin will strengthen the bullpen with arms like Jonathan Broxton, Mike Adams or J.P. Howell.
Maybe the Brewers will get in on the trade market for yet another ace, or a proven youngster that is under team control for several years.
Plenty of hand wringing will happen, sure, but think about this – how fortunate do you feel that you can do that? It wasn't that long ago when the Brewers were annually among the lowest payrolls in baseball, even after Miller Park opened in 2001.
Since Mark Attanasio took over the team, the payroll has climbed, moves have been made and let's face it – the Brewers have been considered playoff contenders since 2007. This team had real World Series aspirations the last two years.
There hasn't been that type of quality, and consistency, since the late 1970s and early '80s.
That consistency is where the Brewers focus is because as teams have proven over the last few years, all you need to do in baseball is get into the playoffs. After that anything can – and most likely will – happen.
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- Question from Website Question: How can I explain chemotherapy to my 7-year-old daughter? What should I tell her about losing my hair?
- Answers - Paula K. Rauch, M.D. Often parents describe chemotherapy as a "special strong medicine" that kills the breast cancer cells. Because breast cancer cells can be fast growing cells, the same medicine can affect other fast growing cells, like the cells that make Mom's hair grow. One way to think about losing hair is that it's a reminder of what a good job the chemotherapy is doing.
The Ask-the-Expert Online Conference called Talking With Kids about Breast Cancer featured Paula Rauch, M.D. and Tamara Shulman, Ph.D., F.A.A.C.P. answering your questions about specific ways to support your kids while you undergo treatment, and different communication strategies for helping your kids to feel secure during a time of uncertainty.
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The Wright State men's tennis team will face UIC in the opening round of the Horizon League Championship Friday at 10 a.m. in Indianapolis as the bracket for the tournament was announced on Sunday.
The Raiders (12-12, 3-3 Horizon), the #4 seed in the tournament, will face the #5 seed Flames (6-14, 2-4 Horizon) at North Central High School in Indianapolis. The winner of that match will take on #1 seed Green Bay (16-6, 6-0 Horizon) on Saturday at 10:30 while the loser faces the loser of Friday's other match between #3 Youngstown State (12-8, 4-2 Horizon) and #6 Detroit (8-13, 1-5 Horizon) in the fifth-place match Saturday at 9 a.m.
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by the two roof slopes and the ridgepole. A dormer is the windowed
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7 feet wide x 10.5 feet tall.
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What's in a name? Quite a bite. Everybody with platinum plastic savors the beef specialties at Arnie Morton's Restaurants so I was intrigued to find a showcase of Morton's (of Omaha) Steakhouse Classic Tri Tip Beef Bottom Sirloin at Costco. Pre-seasoned and tenderized in a sealed ready-to-cook pack at a mere $4.99 per pound, the promising roast package has a lot of very small print listing over a dozen mostly-dried flavorings and up to 12% of water. After 50 minutes in the 425 degree oven the browned and well-done roast emerged. Alas, the over-seasoned, very spicy results did not rival any beef dish served at the award-winning restaurants—maybe the resemblance is only name-deep—nor could the packaged roast begin to compare with my own slow-roasted, far less complicated home recipe (real onions, chopped garlic, light salt and coarse pepper, a generous pinch of oregano and parsley with a cup of beef broth plus a shot or two of red wine and a slug of Worcestershire sauce) roasted for hours in the slow-cooker. Fair warning: Don't take the lid off for a peak or you must add an extra hour of cooking time.
A word to the wise. If you're yearning for Morton's quality beef at lunch or dinner, don't make compromises. Make reservations!
Chef Gary Menes who has worked at the Palate in Glendale and recently at the departed Marche in Sherman Oaks has been named Executive Chef at The Hall of Palihouse Holloway, the West Hollywood boutique Hotel at 8465 Holloway Drive.
The Gobi Mongolian BBQ House at 2827 W. Sunset Blvd. in Silver Lake is gaining rapid approval for its natural meats, locally raised veggies and noodles. Large iron grilling and vegetarian options are features. The real secret is in the house made sauces at this Zagat Survey's "noteworthy newcomer" and the beer selection is exceptional.
Opened in 1988, the handsomely appointed traditional French-style Mistral serves up gourmet dishes like New York steak au poivre, a spicy shrimp appetizer and a rich chocolate soufflé at 13422 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks.


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Jordan Stone has worked his way into fan's hearts this season - the Aggie faithful have roared every time the Smithfield native has grabbed a rebound or blocked a shot. The occasional points have been gravy.
But now the sophomore is working his way onto the court more often, and he's playing some pretty effective minutes.
Stone's defense was key in helping Utah State gain some momentum toward the end of the BYU game. With Jarred Shaw and Ben Clifford in serious second-half foul trouble, Stone played a career-high 25 minutes and ended up with nine points and four blocks.
"You gotta be ready for whatever comes," Stone said. "Someone gets in foul trouble, someone's gotta step up and do their part."
Immediately after Matt Lopez became eligible, Stone was all but glued to the bench for seven games. But gradually, the centers' roles have switched as Stone has shown himself to be a reliable presence on the defensive end.
He doesn't quite rebound or score with the best of them, but Stone is physical and isn't afraid to body up on his man. On Tuesday night, BYU found it hard to drive on him as he manned the middle and racked up half of the Aggies' rejections.
The most surprising part of his performance? Only one foul and no turnovers in a game filled with both. It suggests Stone is getting used to playing a bigger role off the bench.
"Any time you get more minutes, you get more comfortable," he said. "Kind of the flow the game gets with you. It definitely helps."
Still, he had his not-so-sterling moments, including a 5-for-9 night at the free throw line. And even though Stone threw down one of his best nights on Tuesday, he would've rather won.
"It's always been a big game, it's a big rivalry, you want to win," he said. "But nothing much you can do now: Just wait for the next game, play hard the next one."
BYU game-winner goes on Sportscenter
Just wanted to call attention for Aggies fans who had not yet heard the late-breaking news: Shortly after the game, a BYU official let the media know that Craig Cusick, the player who got the game-winning rebound and shot, had learned his father had cancer only hours before the contest.
The family did not announce it prior to the game, but news trickled out afterward. Cusick appeared on Sportscenter on Wednesday to talk about the game and his father.
My colleague Jay Drew has more on this for Utah State fans who are interested.
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Book Review: 'The Lion's Gate' by Steven Pressfield
Published 10:00 pm, Sunday, July 13, 2014
The Lion's Gate: On the Front Lines of the Six Day War by Steven Pressfield is a narrative history book of one of Israel's most critical wars. The book is written from the Israeli perspective and rich in detail, but also a bit graphic.
My father fought in the Six Days War, when he was alive he told me some stories about the war but I never thought to ask more - now I regret it. When I heard of The Lion's Gate: On the Front Lines of the Six Day War by Steven Pressfield from creativepenn.com, I immediately bought it. A book about a most interesting subjects by one of my favorite authors - how can one go wrong?
I was not mistaken; this is a great book with lots of details, great research, and excellent narrative. Fans of military history will especially enjoy this book as it covers many aspects of the war, from the generals and politicians to the guys in the trenches.
The book is part history, part historical fiction. While much of the book is based on outstanding research and first-person interviews, some of the book is told from a perspective which the author himself wrote but relied on historical information for reference. A most interesting way to write the book and a brave decision by the author (who states his method in the forward).
Mr. Pressfield does a fantastic job bringing across the notion of just how small Israel is, which puts the urgency in Israel's decision into context. The author also brings forefront the personal relationships between Israel's leaders and their individual and common histories which shaped their lives and their views on survival. For example, Menachem Begin (future Prime Minister) has survived a Russian gulag and the holocaust, while Defense Minister Moshe Dayan was a native; their views differed widely based on their experiences.
While this is not a comprehensive book about the Six Days War, it's an excellent book which will give the reader much needed background and stories about the war. A well written book, a good read about a conflict and the Israeli plight.
- 448 pages
- Publisher: Sentinel HC
- Language: English
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Hearty Penne Beef Recipe
- 1-3/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato puree, broth, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
- 2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add spinach; cook for 1-2 minutes or until wilted.
Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled pasta mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1-1/2 cups: 482 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 1001mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 41g protein.
Reviews for Hearty Penne Beef
Average Rating
"Love it!"
"Very good! We make this often in our home!"
":( My DH didn't care for it. So disappointed. :("
"This is excellent! Based on other suggestions, I reduced the beef broth to 1/2 can and added 1/2 onion and 2 cups mushrooms. We will be eating this again!"
"I feel that there was some confusion about the pasta being cooked or not cooked before adding all ingredients together. I would change how much broth and puree I would use since I cooked the pasta, and add I would add some onions and mushrooms next time I make it. The sauce was fantastic and the "Huney" said it tasted good."
"Great recipe! I made it exactly like stated in the recipe."
"I Like this recipe because of the spinach addition. Anything toil make it a bit healthier and get some greens into my kid is a good thing. Everyone enjoyed this, but I did do some tweaking, because one can tell it would be fairly bland without a bit of help. First off, the amount of pasta is fine. Remember this is uncooked pasta, so the amount doubles when cooked. YSou do not want more pasta, because that would mean less sauce. I added an onion an a shallot I just happened to have to the beef, doubled the garlic and instead of a whole can of broth, I did about 4oz of broth and 4oz of red wine. Smelled fantastic. Also don't forget as a cook, you should always salt at every level, not just add the tiny amount to the sauce. So that helps with the seasoning of the dish."
"After reading everyone's notes I decided to do a little adjusting. I was in need of a fast dinner with few ingredients for a meal for 4 adults.4 cups of penne pasta, 1 pound beef, granulated garlic, salt and pepper to taste, Italian seasoning, 1 (24oz) can of Garlic & Herb pasta sauce, 1/2 (15oz) can of beef broth, and 2 cups of mozzarella, 2 cups fresh of sliced mushrooms, 2 cups fresh chopped spinach...The dish turned out very good and we had left overs!"
"Very good recipe. I added more pasta because what the recipe called for was way too little!"
"This was a good recipe. I found the amount of liquid to be too much. I would make this again, but next time I would reduce the amount of beef broth by half. Also, I liked a previous reviewer's suggestion to add chopped onion and green pepper to the recipe and would probably do that as well."
"This was okay, but probably my fault. I fixed it the day before, without the mozzarella. The next day, we put it in the oven to warm it up and then added the mozzarella to the individual bowls. I think next time, if I'm going to bake it again, I will add some ricotta cheese. It needs something. I'll keep it in my Recipe Box, though."
"I made this for my husband and he loves it!"
"I wanted to give this 5 stars but it was just alright. I found the addition of Worcestershire sauce with the Italian seasonings rather confusing and didn't like the overall taste of the two of them together. It would probably be ok without the Worcestershire. The only change I made was to add mushrooms."
"I made a few adjustments. I used ground turkey, added green bell peppers, white onion, green chiles, and chili seasoning to give it some more flavor. I substituted the tomato puree with 15oz of crushed tomatoes and added a small 8oz can of tomato sauce. I also didn't use the beef broth and just added a little bit of water. Then I used half the amount of cheese the recipe recommended and I traded regular pasta with some whole grain pasta. I served this dish with some mixed steamed green vegetables on the side, it was delicious and very filling!"
"We liked it! It was simple and filling and tasted good."
"Very tasty and easy to make! I added bell peppers and used cajun seasoning instead of italian to give it a little kick."
"This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I don't feel like doing much work. When I make it, I add more garlic, onions, about 1/4 cup of sugar, fresh basil, and fresh tomatoes. Instead of using the beef stock, I use a little beef base with about half a cup of water. I also turn it to low and let it simmer for about 25 minutes. As for the cheese, I recommend putting it on top and popping it under the broiler for a bit to add a bit of crunch."
"So simple to make and yet super delicious! Comfort food in 20 minutes yummmmm"
"My husband loved this! Instead of tomato puree I used a can of peeled crushed tomatoes."
"I really liked it I threw in a few scoops of fresh pico degio turned out delish will have again."
"Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper is more tasty than this dish! It is so BLAND, that in comparison, popping open a can of tuna and eating it from the can with a fork is a gourmet meal compared to this stuff. Waste of time and money. I don't get the others here giving it great reviews!?!?"
"It is easy to make and delicious."
"I'm rating the result when I made this recipe. Many thanks to the other users who provided comments/suggestions. I added onion, extra garlic,a shake of dried chilli flakes, and a sprinkle of Vegeta, and cut down the amount of beef stock. Turns out I've run out of Worcestershire Sauce, which is sad, but it was still great. So very very tasty."
"Family liked this. Used tomato paste instead of purée and added garlic and more pasta. Husband said toad more spinach next time."
"So I agree with many reviews below...I followed the recipe exact & there were two issues (both easily resolved)...First, the recipe is very bland. Good, but bland. It needs a little kick, such as more garlic, onion, peppers, garlic salt/powder...something...Then second issue was how thin the sauce was. I though I had let it simmer until it thickened enough, but I was wrong. I think the two reviews below - one saying they used half the beef broth & the other saying they used tomato paste - both were spot on. Overall, after some adjustment, I think it would be very good. I will try to make it again."
"This was very good. For us I will add more cheese, more garlic and add onion the next time. I like adding the spinach - Thanks! 5 stars"
"Excellent! easy to make and delicious! :)"
"VERY good. Made this for meat and potato lovin men and it went over great! Even better second day. used corn instead of spinach. 2C cheese was too much - made it stringy. Second time I made with just sprinkling on top and was perfect"
"this turned out to be a really good knockoff of hamburger helper lasagne. The only changes I'd make would be to add some finely chopped onion and maybe more garlic. Wait to add the cheese until you serve it. The melted cheese makes a mess when you're serving."
"I for some reason didn't realize that this recipe is more of a fancy spaghetti type dish until I was making it. It's not bad. I like how you basically make your own sauce. I never done that before. Prolly wont make it a staple in our house but nice for a change."
"The best recipe"
"This recipe is way too bland and there is too much cheese. It needs some chopped onion and some chopped peppers to spice it up a bit. Disappointing."
"Very good recipe. I had to leave out the salt and spinach since my brother-in-law has kidney disease. Theres way too much sodium in spinach. I was shocked to find that out. But the dish is wonderful! Thank you!"
"Good! Added onion, extra garlic, fresh tomatoes! 1 cup cheese! I used tomato paste and had no problem with it being too watery!"
"It tastes good, but not so good I'd rush to make it again...i did add extra veggies and switched the white pasta for wholewheat..."
"This was very good! Will make it again.As to the few who commented this was bland, perhaps if you taste your food while you are cooking and adjust the recipe to your tastes you might have better luck. Since this is a Italian based dish, You could try herbs such as basil,oregano, or parsley."
"DELICIOIUS! kids loved it too!"
"Very bland. Like hamburger helper. Won't make again."
"Unique flavor, do not be afraid to try!"
"easy and delicious. My husband said it was like eating pizza without the crust. Will definitely make again."
"My 9 year old said this was better than regular spaghetti! Everyone loved it."
"I thought this was really delicious. I did cut the broth a bit because it was a little runny. Also after adding the cheese, I put the skillet under the broiler to get the cheese brown and bubbly."
"easy to make, inexpensive and good flavor. I doubled the recipe to feed 6 of us, but I didn't double the bf broth bcuz I could tell the sauce would b too soupy. I did add red pepper flakes for a bit of zip. I would agree that this is a good recipe to use to sneak spinach into your kids...mine didn't even notice it."
"I read the reviews and decided to three minced garlic cloves, the broth from Lipton's beefy onion powder mix (minus the dried onion & added fresh onions), and I cook out most of the liquid before adding the penne. It was delicious."
"This recipe is very delicious my family ate every last bit."
"My family loved this meal! Great flavor and very easy to make."
"simple and delicious"
"Very easy and good!"
"The flavors didn't have time to mix at all and didnt fit together. If you want spinach just stir it into your regular baked spaghetti recipe. There are much better recipes out there to try."
"This is also very good with picante sauce instead of tomato purree"
"I did not make this but I did read the reviews. To the person who used tomato sauce, it's not the same as puree. Puree is much thicker and that might account for it being watery. For people who are concerned about salt, delete the the added salt and use low sodium products, you don't like lots of cheese, clearly, use less. A recipe is really a guide. If you like spice add the onion as one person did, add extra spices like rosemary, fennel seeds, thyme, fresh fennel. Cook to YOUR tastes and YOUR dietary needs and then write a useful review...not "1000 mg of sodium in one meal is far from healthy". Point out the high content of sodium ... fine. But that is easily fixed. Too much cheese easily fixed. Bland...useful review so people know to spice it up if they like stronger flavors."
"a little less cheese"
"I added frozen spinach that bought fresh. The leaves separated easily and crumbled well. I couldn't taste the spinach. I replaced the tomato puree with V8 juice. I sprinkled the cheese on top and baked for 10 minutes. Delicious, filling, and nutritious. I am keeping this recipe."
"I added more salt/pepper/italian seasoning and garlic and I thought it was delicious. I usually add a little more spice to recipes, regardless. Thumbs up from our family. I would definitely make this again."
"This dish is fine, just nothing to write home about."
"Thought this had excellent flavor--I added about 1/2 cup chopped onion and fresh garlic when cooking beef, think this would fix any "blandness" anyone might experience. Also, Walmart sells tomato puree--this is a keeper for my family"
"Very Bland tasting"
"This was excellent! My family loved it.. definitely a favorite"
"Super good! Even the kids liked it. I did up the salt to 1/2 a teaspoon, and added 2 tablespoons of cornstach, at the end to thicken it up a bit. All and all I will definitly make it again."
"Super tasty! I would agree with the other comments, there was too much cheese! I will be making this dish again but put only 4 ounces of cheese on top."
"I thought this was very good, but 8 ounces of cheese was way too much and we love cheese."
"How often do you update your top ten food categories? These all seem to have been around forever."
"my family loves this. It's hearty and healthy."
"Blah tasting and wa-a-y too salty!"
"really great! when my husband says keep it its that means great recipe thanks and keep them coming"
"I probably won't make this again, it was okay, but a bit bland and turned out too soupy."
"I used mild italian sausage instead of hamburger and it turned out great-not bland at all-finicky kids had seconds!!!"
"Everyone in our family loved this recipe. From the two year old to the 16 year old. It was a great way to get some spinich into their diet."
"I am still smiling after eating this meal. My family of 4 is so hard to please. All have different tastes of what they like and what they don't. Everybody loved this and I was impressed myself at how easy it is to whip right on the stove top on a week night. Is it gourmet food? No. But this is a lovely little comfort food dish that is tucked away now in my favorite recipes pile! I followed the recipe exactly - no substitutions and had no problems with it being too watery as others have commented. Just a nice hearty dish in a rich sauce at the end."
"Too bland. Too much cheese on the top. It was hard to serve."
"1000mg of sodium in one meal is far from healthy"
"I don't get the reviewer who said "it's really healthy." I found it to be salty and bland. Won't be making this again, sorry."
"This recipe was easy to make, but a bit too bland for my taste."
"This is one of our family favorites. Love that the kids will eat the spinach this way!"
"The flavor in this dish was great, but mine came out soupy... I used frozen spinach instead of fresh (which obviously added more water) and tomato sauce instead of puree (which I am assuming is the same thing). To combat the moisture, I stuck it in the oven at 375 for ten minutes. That helped.Overall, we both enjoyed the dish and I will make it again with less liquid."
"My family loved this! My 6 year old helped make it, and loved it, and she doesn't even like spaghetti. What a sneaky way to get spinach in the kids! My mom is coming over tonight, so I'll be making this for dinner."
"A little bland and boring. Not a big hit in our house."
"Tomato puree consists of tomatoes that have been briefly cooked then strained. Tomato puree is a thick liquid.Substitutions: 1 cup tomato puree = 2 Tablespoons tomato paste plus water to make 1 cupFor this recipe, use 4 T paste and add water to make 2 cups. (15 oz. is 1 oz., or 2 T short of 2 cups) Hope this helps."
"tomato puree is also called tomato paste..."
"I couldn't find tomato puree at the store I regularly shop at, so I used sauce instead, but had to let it simmer almost twice as long as recipe called for. The only thing I'd change for next time is add a little more spinach. Delicious and easy recipe!"
"This was a hit with everyone in my house. I have made it three times now. My local grocery store doesn't carry tomato puree, so I've been using sauce. I don't really care for the consistency I get with that--have to serve it with a slotted spoon as it's kinda runny. Anyone have any other suggestions? Is tomato puree a regional name--does it go by a different name (I live in Iowa)?"
"This is a keeper! I added crushed red pepper to mine though. Yummy! But good without too! So quick to make. Im going to double the recipe next time I make it so it lasts longer!"
"Looks wonderful! Can't wait to try it! This has my favorite ingredients too!"
"This dish pleases everyone-especially the cook! I make with whole wheat pasta and grin as my unassuming hubby "indulges" on a high-fiber, lower-fat, veggie-packed meal :)"
"this is a really good recipe.Carol"
"OMG....this is one of our favorite recipes. I made it for my neighbor and she can't stop making it either. It is very easy to make and everyone of loves it."
"My husband and I loved this dish. I did not have mozzarella Cheese so I used Cheddar cheese and it was still very good. I am going to be adding it to my regular dishes! Thanks!"


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Iran hopes nuclear talks will create negotiating framework
TEHRAN, July 19 (AFP) Jul 19, 2008
Iran hopes that talks to be held on Saturday with the EU foreign policy chief will create a "framework for negotiations" to end the nuclear crisis, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said.
"I hope that today's talks will lead to a framework for negotiations," he said, according to the websites of Iranian state broadcasting and Arabic-language channel Al-Alam.
"We hope that in today's talks a modality and framework that satisfies both sides is compiled," Mottaki added, on the sidelines of a conference in Tehran.
He did not give further details on what steps this framework would involve.
Saeed Jalili, Iran's top nuclear negotiator, will meet the European Union's foreign policy chief Javier Solana later on Saturday in Geneva to discuss a package of incentives offered by world powers to Tehran.
In a major policy shift by Washington, US Under-secretary of State William Burns will also attend the talks.
Mottaki predicted that the meeting between Solana and Jalili would be followed by similar sessions.
"Today's meeting is likely to result in other meetings so that the views are gathered in one place and then agreed upon in a form that satisfies both sides," he said.
"We regard as positive and constructive the arrangements in form which have been made for Geneva talks," he added.
Media reports have said world powers have offered to start pre-negotiations over a six-week period during which Tehran would add no more uranium-enriching centrifuges and in return no further sanctions would be imposed.All rights reserved. © 2005 Agence France-Presse. Sections of the information displayed on this page (dispatches, photographs, logos) are protected by intellectual property rights owned by Agence France-Presse. As a consequence, you may not copy, reproduce, modify, transmit, publish, display or in any way commercially exploit any of the content of this section without the prior written consent of Agence France-Presse.


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Reminds me of my Autobahn run at 155mph. Too bad my car was limited.
No as fast as 206 mph, but damn!! I can tell you I loved it, but it gets tiring quickly. At those speeds you have to have laser vision and pay attention otherwise a small mistake and its all over for you and anyone in your path. Both would be pie
. Taxes the brain too. Great fun though. I so want to go back and go to the Ring though. Too bad we can't scoop those roads and take them back to the States with us. I wonder what would happen if some corporation decided to build an unlimited autobahn in the States and you have to pay to use it. I'd line up to get my adreline fix as often as a coke addict. I bet they'd make a **** load of money. Politicians would never let it happen though.
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