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Editor's note: This article originally ran in the October 2012 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine as "Consumer Perspective: Eye Care." All rights reserved.
The perception of beauty is now deeply ingrained in the human psyche and is not just in "the eye of the beholder" as has been widely believed.1 The eye area is one of the most important aspects of a person's appearance as eye contact is a primary form of communication. The eyes are believed to convey true feelings and serve as "a window to the soul." Given the importance of one's eyes in social interaction, it is not surprising that concerns related to the eye area are frequent and that this area is the most often considered for both invasive and noninvasive facial rejuvenation.2
Consumers are drawn to areas of contrast resulting from shadows formed by high-amplitude/low-frequency features like lines, wrinkles and furrows; and in fact, the eyes are visually able to detect a 20% change in skin surface topography.3 Therefore, taking care of the skin around the eyes is essential.
When purchasing an eye cream at the beauty counter or in a drugstore, the consumer is advised that the skin around the eyes is fragile and is directed to apply eye care products without straining the area; this comprises gently patting the product on the area with flat fingers, from the inner to the outer eye corners. Eyelid skin is soft, smooth and thin, with high blood flow and nerve density—distinct from other facial zones. Its softness facilitates easy compliance with the blinking movement that protects the wet surface of the eyeball. The stratum corneum on the eyelid is the thinnest on the face, with high transepidermal water loss but also high hydration, despite the low amount of skin lipids present.4
In contrast to the small corneocytes found in other facial areas, the corneocytes of the eyelid have a larger surface area. This indicates slower turnover, allowing for cell maturation and efficient water-binding capacity,4 and is a sign of well-hydrated and fairly resilient skin—this skin is not as fragile as one might have expected.5
With aging, there is a trend toward lower skin hydration, higher pH values5 and decreased epidermal nerve density,6 making the skin barrier in the eye area more vulnerable and one of the first parts of the face to show signs of aging.
As noted, wrinkles in the eye area become more apparent with aging.7 Smiling, squinting and blinking promote wrinkles from the repetitive contraction of the underlying lateral orbicularis oculi muscle, leading to the development of crow's-feet subsequent to changes in the elastic properties of the dermis.8 There are variations in eye area wrinkles among individuals due to genetic and lifestyle factors, e.g., cumulative lifetime sun exposure and smoking, as well as individual patterns of facial movements that might be, in part, determined culturally. The interplay between sun exposure and mimetic muscle movement also has been implicated in crow's-feet formation.
Interestingly, research has shown an increase in wrinkling in the afternoon,9 highlighting the importance of nighttime application of eye care to enable skin repair during sleep. This increase in wrinkling is due to the shift in tissue fluids. Therefore eye care product application is appropriate at a time when the body rests. Conversely, eye care during the day is focused on protection—fighting sun exposure, free radicals, etc.
The appearance of the eye area often reveals the true state of one's health, particularly when stressed, tired or ill. A "fresh look" is often sought by the consumer but aging, environmental influences and constant movement of the eyelids make the thin skin in this area unable to provide structural support, weakening the area. The fine and dense capillary network becomes fragile and the lymphatic system deficient, leading to dark circles and puffiness.10 Market data suggests that 40% of U.S. women and 19% of men are concerned about their dark under-eye circles and sunken eyes.11
To address these concerns, several cosmetic actives have been developed. For example, one based on ,em>Albizia julibrissin bark is designed to target glycation and claims to visibly reduce signs of fatigue such as a dull, drawn eye area and dark circles. The company literature demonstrates a 44% reduction of the "visible tired look" after applying a cream containing the active in a two-month clinical study.


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County Web Site Takes Top Honors
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Sept. 19, 2007
County Web Site Takes Top Honors in National Competition
Fairfax County's public Web site, fairfaxcounty.gov, earned top honors in the Center for Digital Government's "2007 Best of the Web" awards competition. As a first place winner, fairfaxcounty.gov was recognized as one of the most innovative and user-friendly local government portals. Oakland County, Mich., and Columbia County, Ga., rounded out the top three finishers in the county portal category.
"We are delighted to receive this recognition and very proud of the customer service we offer online," said Deputy County Executive David J. Molchany. "We are looking to continue and increase our level of excellence by providing additional e-services, refreshed content and more social media options."
The "Best of the Web" is a national awards program that judges state, city and county Web sites on their innovation, Web delivery of public services, efficiency, economy and functionality for improved access. The winners will be recognized at the Center for Digital Government's 11th Annual Anniversary Awards on Sept. 21.
The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. The center is a division of e.Republic Inc., a national publishing, event and research company focused on information technology in the public sector.
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Twins capitalize on Brewers' miscues
Walks give Minnesota early advantage, late home runs help hold it
MILWAUKEE -- Things have not come easy for the Twins in the month of May, especially on their current nine-game road trip.
Monday, though, Minnesota breathed a sigh of relief, taking advantage of the Brewers' miscues while starter Kevin Correia worked around three solo home runs for a 6-3 Memorial Day win at Miller Park.
The Twins cashed in on Brewers starter Wily Peralta's wildness and an Alex Gonzalez error before holding off the Brewers' bats.
"Everybody's seen what we've been through," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "We've missed a few opportunities, and we need to start getting in some of those big hits and knocking in some of those runs. That's been kind of one of our problems, is missing opportunities to either score runs or add on. Today we did it a few times, which, if we can do that a few more times, we'll win a lot more ballgames."
The win bumped the Twins' record in May up to 9-16, and they improved to 2-6 on their trip that ends with Tuesday's game against the Brewers.
Correia was staked to a 4-1 lead after the Twins posted single tallies in the first and fourth innings and two more in the fifth. Peralta walked two in the first inning including Joe Mauer, who scored on a Justin Morneau single.
In the fourth, Pedro Florimon doubled to left field, scoring Aaron Hicks from second base. Hicks was in scoring position because a Peralta pickoff attempt to first base tipped off Gonzalez's glove and rolled into foul territory. Ryan Doumit then delivered a big two-out hit in the fifth, scoring Brian Dozier and Mauer, who walked again.
"Free passes always seem to come back and get you," Gardenhire said. "We were patient enough and made him throw some pitches, and he walked a couple guys. We kind of nickeled and dimed him a little bit there, and we made him pay for a couple of walks."
Mauer and Chris Parmalee added late solo homers off the Brewers' bullpen, Mauer's an opposite-field shot off reliever Tom Gorzelanny and Parmalee's a pinch-hit homer to the batting eye in center field off Burke Badenhop.
Mauer's homer was a liner to left field that bounced beyond the fence, off the State Farm sign and back into left fielder Logan Schafer's glove in the seventh. Mauer stopped at second base, looking to the umpires for a signal, and after a brief review, finished his trot around the bases.
Gardenhire was in the clubhouse talking with Correia but came out to talk with the umpires after seeing the play on TV.
"I actually was looking at the TV, and I took off running as soon as I saw double," Gardenhire said. "I sprinted right out of the clubhouse. I had to push a couple guys out of the way to get on the field."
The Twins' bid for another insurance run in the seventh was cut off when Morneau was thrown out at home trying to score on Hicks' two-out double. Morneau was waved around third when Schafer bobbled the ball in the left-field corner, but after a relay from shortstop Segura to catcher Martin Maldonado, Morneau was tagged at home.
Correia made three mistakes that yielded homers in his six innings of work, two to Carlos Gomez and one to Jean Segura. Gomez smacked a solo shot in the fourth inning, and then Segura and Gomez went back to back in the sixth.
It was the second multihomer game of Gomez's career, the first coming Saturday against the Pirates.
"They just weren't good pitches; I was behind in the count," Correia said. "You don't have to be as careful [pitching with a lead]. If you've got the lead, you don't really want to be out there walking guys. You've got the luxury of trying to make a pitch over the plate."
The Twins' starter escaped a bases-loaded jam with no outs in the first with a little bit of luck. Correia walked leadoff man Norichika Aoki, gave up a single to Segura and hit Gomez in the wrist to pack the bags for Brewers first baseman Yuniesky Betancourt.
But a sharp line drive off Betancourt's bat found the glove of Florimon who flipped to second base, doubling off Segura, who floated too far off the bag. Correia struck out Jeff Bianchi to end the threat.
"We're not getting any breaks," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said after his team dropped to 5-19 in May, "but I keep saying we're not playing well enough to get a lot of breaks."
Correia finished with six innings of seven-hit, three-run ball, striking out four and walking one. It was his first win since May 9.
Peralta gave up five hits and four runs, three earned, in five innings.
Kevin Massoth is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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HOUSTON - Why would someone do that? That is one of the first questions that many people ask after a mass shooting.
Adam Lanza, 20, killed 20 children and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newton, Conn. on Friday. His mother was a teacher at the school and was among those killed.
"It's very hard to know anything specific because we don't have facts," said Dr. John Oldham of Baylor College of Medicine.
Psychology experts said it's hard to know what Lanza's state of mind was before the shootings.
"We can say that this clearly is an act of desperate rage," Oldham said. "The perpetrator could kill children in addition to the adults and not hesitate to do that."
While the motive for the shooting is not clear, Oldham said he would not be surprised in Lanza had a history of violence or psychotic behavior.
"For someone to carry out an attack like this, clearly they have been suffering and dealing with some kinds of problems," Oldham said.
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I recently wore out a pair of ballet shoes similar to this style. I think they were the style before this modified version. I couldn't wait to receive these. The shipping took only two days which was even more exciting. You can imagine my disappointment when the shoes were a half inch to an inch too big. I ordered the same size that I had before. As I inspected the shoe further, I was surprised by how much cheaper it was made. I will be returning these immediately and will be looking for a different pair.
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These are great and very durable. I bought them to grow into and by the time she outgrew them, they are a bit scuffed up, but construction (stitching/elastics) are still in perfect shape. We are now buying our second pair. Important to know: they run small. I bought the first pair 1 year ago and my ballerina was wearing a size 3 in children's. People had told me that they run small and I bought a size 5 1/2 in adults. This was perfect and they were just big enough for room to grow without being really too big. When you get them, have your dancer put them on over some tights, then stick up her foot. "Pull" on them to sort of massage/rub the shoe towards the front of the foot. This allows any extra space to be in the toes. You can even pinch it in front of the toes. Then gently pull and tie the elastics that go around the opening of the shoe. Pull them until they form to the foot, but not so tightly that they pull that extra toe space up. I double knotted and cut the strings at this point. Then each time she wore them, I'd give them that little tug/massage. This helps them mold to your dancers foot. Treat them right and a year later, they are too small, but nice enough to pass on to another dancer! She is wearing a size 4 in children's now. I bought a size 6 1/2 this year and we begin the process again. Good luck!
When my daughter tried on these shoes without tights they seemed to be too narrow however, with tights on they fit well. I purchased the size based on the website recommendation. My daughter wears a size 4 child size shoe, so I went up to sizes to a 6 and the recommendation was to add another 1/2 size and the 6.5 fit her perfectly. I truly appreciated the elastic crossover bands already sewn in place. The ballet shoes are soft, flexible and the color is perfect for you ballet class, a soft pink.
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This is my second pair I have ordered from Dds. These are my favorite ballet shoes the fit is perfect ! Highly recommended.
These shoes are very comfortable, but the color is more like a nude and it doesn't really look as good on my foot as it did on the models but besides that this is a great shoe.
I ordered a half size up from street shoe size like recommended, and my daughter couldn't even get them on her foot. Good thing I live near a store so I don't have to pay to return. Also, the color is more nude than pink if that makes a difference to anyone.
This is the best ballet slipper. My daughter is 14 and has been doing ballet for 7 years. We always buy this shoe, and always from Discount Dance as they have the best price. I especially LOVE that the shoe comes with the elastics already sewn in place. They are comfortable and last a long time.
I had lost my shoes once right before class, and I needed to borrow a pair of shoes. Luckily, my friend had a pair of these shoes. I wore them for one class, and the worked very well. Some people prefer canvas shoes, but these shoes honestly are just as good, even though they're leather. I like how it's split sole, because my feet look horrible in full sole. I would recommend buying these maybe as back-ups, especially if you prefer the canvas feel. They really come in handy if I ever need an extra pair of shoes,
Highly recommend the Cobras. Leather is better than the canvas, just personal observation.
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I got these about 2 weeks ago and i absolutely hate them. I wore them to classes for two weeks everyday and they haven't even slightly molded to my foot. Also, they are bunchy and uncomfortable. They don't do anything for my arch, which is pretty high, and actually sort of made it look worse. I ended up getting Bloch pro-arch slippers. I absolutely love them! Way better than these!
This shoe is ugly. It has a very boxy shape and does not hug your arch AT ALL! These shoes are not my favorite - although I dance on carpet and they lasted over a year without holes (dancing 2 x a week for 2 hours) I would not recommend these to people for looks, they are ugly. But, if you are looking for quality, these would be my picks. I am currently using Sansha Silhouette shoes, because they look fabulous on stage, but they wear out very quickly. I will be trying Sansha Pro 1 leather next.
I love my ballet slippers! The price is great. However I would suggest that you go a size bigger then what you normally wear for street shoes. I have very small feet and got same size as my normal shoes but they are a bit too little and it can be annoying sometimes while dancing. All in all a great shoe! They keep my feet very warm!
I love these shoes the soles are super easy to turn on, yet they have enough grip for jumps!
They make my flat feet look beautiful!
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Division L: Boatmurdered Athletics FC (Dwarf, Joose) vs. Rock, Paper, Sneaky Git (Orc, me)
The difference in team value was this time not as bad as during the last match of the Orcs. Still, 340k in inducements were available for the Dwarfs to spend and Joose chose 3 (!) extra team re-rolls, coming out at 6 re-rolls in total.
The coin toss came up in favor for the Orcs and the Greenskins decided to receive. I know that sometimes it is better to defend first against bashy teams, so that the defense can rely on the full roster, but a quick comparison of Joose's roster with mine told me that I was up in players (13 in total with my freshly acquired Goblin).
The first half of the game played out without many surprises. The Orcs managed to form a cage pretty quickly, helped by a successful quick pass of the retrieving thrower. Shortly before said cage reached the endzone however, the Dwarfs managed to knock the ball loose one time which led to a bit of a panic reaction on my side. Nevertheless, the Orc thrower managed another pick-up and dove behind a loose screen of team-mate, right next to the endline. My idea was to stall until turn 8 but Joose put up a really good fight. Seeing the pressure on my screen rising, I decided that turn 7 was good enough and scored.
How wrong I was. A careless setup that left the wide-zones free combined with a horrible kick that resulted in touch-back for Joose allowed one of the Dwarven runners to bypass the first defensive line while the remaining part of the team easily tied-up most of the Orcs that would have been able to intercept that player. Although one of the Orcish blitzers was able to escape from the sweaty grip of a trollslayer and reached base-contact with the runner, he couldn't prevent a quick dodge-go-for-it-combination that led to the equalizing touch-down in turn 8.
Seeing how quick the Dwarven offense proved to be, the Orcs became a little bit worried about the odds for a win. A quick debate during the half-time break resulted in a slightly different setup for the kick-off, with Jockie the Goblin (sorry, Screwie, I promised you to name him after you, but Cyanide decided your name would be too offensive to be allowed) seeing his first use on the pitch.
A quick-snap event and another horrible kick placed the ball only one square away from the Line of Scrimmage, with a Dwarven blocker moving below the pill. However, the little guy failed the catch, fumbling the ball right in front of the black orcs' feet. The following turns were spent on punching and shoving but ultimately resulted in an Orcish blitzer holding the ball, sitting in a hastily arranged sideline-cage. Some more shoving and pushing later, the Orcs had somehow managed to screen off most of the defending players with the ball carrier behind a loose screen. This time the Orc coach was a bit more careful and managed to draw out the touch-down until the very last moment.
End result: 2-1 for the Orcs. Finally a win for my Orcs that recently had a lot of trouble finding their game.
Thanks for the nice match, Joose!
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Started div L game - my Norse against Zeno's skaven. Things were going great for me - touchback on kickoff, stunning everyone first turn, injuring a gutterrunner on the first hit.
Nuffle was not satisfied with the dice so he forced a DC.
Started again and the injuries were not much better for Zeno. He graciously accepted to kick to honour the previous rolls of the DC'd game, and I began the injuries. It is probably a very good thing he took a second apoth and a babe with his inducement money. He needed them both.
I don't have a play-by-play, but I was able to move my cage effortlessly throughout his half to stall by the endzone. By Turn 8 he had two players left on the pitch. I really wanted to get them both off the field as I have heard that if they have no players on the field it is an automatic win. I wanted to see if that would happen.
Regardless, I walked it in for 1-0 to end the half.
Enough rats wake up at the half to field the full 11.
Kicking off, Zeno's skaven moved quickly, putting two gutter-runners deep in my half. I push hard on his QB due to a blitz event and generally harass everyone, everywhere. I frenzied players closer to the sidelines, chainblocking when possible. He manages to very sneakily toss the ball to a well guarded runner, who ninja's out quite easily and runs downfield, handing off to one of the other runners.
He is now within a few squares of an easy TD, and my hero-blitz only pushed him a square away.
He elects to postpone the TD as long as possible, but I make it quite clear that every turn he waits I am going to punish his nearby rats. A few KO's and perhaps a dead linerat later, he walks it in on T11.
Zeno kicks off and the injuries begin anew. Three CAS off the line, rats dropping left and right. I again move the cage deep into his half without problem, scoring on T15.
T16 sees me getting perfect D and again being stupid about it, costing me the use of a werewolf next match.
I'll learn one of these days.
2-1 Norse > Skaven
GG & thanks for the match
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My Wayward Gladiators just finished their match against Nullkigan's Supernumaries. Thanks to the TV difference I could induce a wizard and a beer seving babe. The game went favourably enough. The boys managed to break elven armour often, and during the first few rounds managed to knock several skilled elves out by punching, crowd surfing and with one well placed foul by Insalubrius. Despite my fortune, Nullkigan managed to knock the ball carrier down on the final round as he was stalling near the end zone (If he had stood one square farther, the blitzer couldn't have reached him. Why do I fear sidelines with a side stepper?) My sure handed thrower failed the pick up, so the first half ended 0-0.
Only two elves recovered, so there were 7 elves attacking against my 10 norsemen. Thanks to my reckless disregard of frenzy and side step, I lost two players in the first couple of turns. Nullkigan attacked deep with three of his elves while keeping the ball carrier well back. Not far enough, though, so I decided to go all in. The wizard dislocated the ball, and Lucius Vorenus, the DT+SS runner and tackling linemen ran next to it with all the speed their feet could muster. Even Brutus the Snow Troll went two squares for the blitz and knocked a protecting elf lineman down. But, well, you know, elves... So the st4 blitzer who had carried the ball jumped up, dodged away, picked up the ball from three tackle zones, dodged away from the tackler and diving tackler and threw a perfect long pass (bomb?) to a waiting witch elf who... failed the catch. I was fortunate enough to have an ulfwerener and my thrower in range. The blitz to push the witch farther was succesful, and the thrower got to try some proper elf ball. The long pass was accurate and the ball was even caught! From there I was stalling again. I figured it to be safe since Nullkigan had most of his elves over on the other side of the pitch. Too bad for my players he adopted bashy tactics and injured one or two of my players (The thrower even got -ma). I held from scoring until turn 14 when the carrier got blitzed by 1d block (pushback).
Nullkigan had two turns left to score with no rerolls. Two elven blitzers went for the end zone but double skulls on LoS ended his turn prematurely and left the ball carrier far away. Brutus had one of his more lucid moments and staggered after the blitzers. I ganged around them as well as I could but was cut short when Lucius failed to dodge to a better position. One of the blitzers got enough assists to give him a 2d blitz. He got to the end zone, but handing the ball to the elf who would throw it proved too difficult. Brutus almost killed the str4 elf blitzer at the end, but apothecary converted that to MNG.
1-0 for Wayward Gladiators. Thanks for the match, Nullkigan! My players shamed themselves by losing the CAS contest 4-1, but I guess the plentiful KO's right at the start of the match made up for it.
e: By the way, Nullkigan's team in the roster has been renamed Lucky Lycanthropes.
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Crunchy Skaven ( Ska, Me) VS. Norwegian Fancy Nancies (Nor, Chadsextington)
Coming into this match, with a chance at wining the division and getting out of the blockfest that is division L, I use the 190k on a apoth. and babe and set off with the Skaven to fight the Norse. I'm ready to handle anything up to the kitchen sink. The first game dc's, which was probably for my benefit since I had to burn one of two apoths. to keep my only GR with a level on the field and already had about 3 injury breaks. I elected to kick to honor last games starting roll, figuring what could go wrong ( If you ever desperately want to lose a blood bowl match and/or end up with numerous injuries, be sure to say this as you began :P)
I start the game with kicking the ball off field and quickly things start to go wrong. 3 blocks in and I've already lost 2 lineman to KO's. I proceed to mark the ball carrier with a stormvermin, but nearly lose another one for the drive when I position him into a good surfing position, but instead just takes a trip to the floor. he makes up for it though by snapping the spine of one of my linesman and dropping his lifeless carcass to the floor. using an apoth. was tempting, but he didn't even had any SPP and the two apoth's were for positionals. The stormvermin tied with the ball carrier doesn't find this amusing and gives me a slight opening when he puts him to the ground and leaving me with 2 gutter runners, one that has a TZ on him, but could easily out run the pack to give me a pretty assured TD, and one that I need to pick the ball up and hand it to him.
Nuffle has had enough of "skavensanity" as it were and decides that its about time that my Gutter Runners pay respect, as the one sent to retrieve the ball quickly crashes to the floor and ending my turn. After having to use 3 guys, he finally knocks down my Stormvermin and then a Runner retrieves the ball and at this point Chad is tired of just using a kitchen sink and decides to cover it in nails, because it get the point across far better.
The blocks start piling up by turn 4 as I have 1 death and 4 KO'd, which consists of lineman and a lone Gutter Runner who found out that trolls are, in fact, evil bastards. my attempts at hero ball continues as I throw a Stormvermin at the ball carrier who gets a 2d dice advantage and the stormvermin is lucky to not have his face plastered on the floor. that changes as few blocks later, he finds out that off the pitch is just as dangerous as on it. Another lineman feels bad for him and decides to get thrown off as well, suffering a badly hurt after a chain push. after a knockdown and then another crowd surf, the first half comes to a miraculous close as Chad walks in a turn 8 TD.
Second half Crunchy Skaven 0 : Norwegian Fancy Nancies 1
Coming into the second half, despite the clusterfuck of blocks and injuries in the first, I felt good. all of my Ko's recovered with the help of a babe and I had 2 spare Lineman, so I still fielded 11. My plan was to stall a few turns to get Gutter Runners in position and cut down the time that chad had to go downfield on his next drive and maybe causing a turnover and a quick TD for a 2-1 victory. Blitzed is rolled, which immediately throws any safety I had out the window as he had blitzers deep in my half and leaving me in trouble. In the blitz though, he pulls everybody upfield, leaving a nice gap for a few Gutter Runners to go through if they can manage a few dodges and a catch in a TZ.
my thrower grabs the ball and makes me smile with glee at the thought of a pure passing team as he makes a perfect throw to my Gutter Runner on the left side, who becomes a catcher elf as he picks it up in a TZ. He quickly turns back into a GR and hauls it downfield, with another Gr waiting by for support. He scrambles a few of his men back upfield to try and blitz them, but my Blodgy GR proves to be the bastard I hoped him to be as he keeps his footing. I also pulled a rookie GR up the turn prior in hopes of splitting his defense, but as it turns out he's wide open, allowing me to make a dodge away from his blitzer and make another catch and pass. I stall an extra turn, but he quickly looks to put the Skaven pain on, not to mention the biggest issue in my eyes, he has a blitzer in range of my rookie GR and quickly surrounds the blodgy one, leaving me with the possibility of waiting a turn and suffering numerous injuries and losing my opportunity at a score and grab a quick TD and hope for a good defensive stall? I opt for the quick TD on turn 11 and its 1-1.
Lining up for the next drive, I know I need something, anything to go my way, a blitz, a turn fast forwarded. I get a rock that stuns, not exactly what I wanted, but I'll see if it pays off. Chad Remembers the game plan, and proceeds to do a drive that is awfully familiar, including a killing of a Lineman and another that will MNG. I also suffer a -ST on a Stormvermin, but a apothecary works some magic an instead I only end up with a BH. This time their isn't an opportunity like last time , as Chad makes a beautiful drive down field and caps it off on turn 15 for a 2-1 lead.
My 16th turn pops up and I know that I don't have the build on my GR to get a 1 turn TD and the dice agree, as a perfect defence pops up. Still, he plants a rookie Werewolf next to my Blitzer and GR, and my Stormvermin gives him a nice welcome into Blood bowl by promptly breaking his hand. It isn't 2 deaths and 2 BH, but i'll take it. The game ends mercifully with the Skaven leaving the field as having lost the game, but still winners in the assistant coach's eyes ( I'm slowly preparing a torture method for the Gutter Runner who couldn't dodge his way to the ball in the first half.)
Final Score- Crunchy Skaven 1 : Norwegian fancy nancies
Final thoughts: This was a match that I knew was going to be tough and indeed it was. On one hand, I lost 2 Lineman and will be done another one come next season, but on the positive, the two that died had no SPP on them and weren't contributing much anyways.
My Stormvermin need some more love, as they pulled their weight this match. Any defensive pressure in the first half came from my Stormvermin who were able to mark the runner and took several blocks to finally be put down. I need kick, as if I were able to push the cage a few squares farther back, a rush play or two could have turn the match around. A Rat ogre would be helpfull, so I can not get my ass kicked in every brawl and have a nice cage buster.
The loose ball in the first half was the turning point, as while their was no guarentee I would have made the pass or even picked up the ball ( I still had to make another dodge), it would have changed this match's look completely, but the last two matches my Gutter Runners had made clutch ( translation: 2-3 TZ) dodges to help me secure or take a lead, so I can't complain about the dodges too much.
and lastly, I want to give out a huge congratulations to ChadSexington, who played a hell of a match and made this one of the best matches I've played, minus the injuries. I'm proud of the Skaven and may not even kill all of them ( 60% probability it'll happen :P). Thanks for reading this and I hope that everyone has an awesome end to the season and here's hoping for fresh ( NOT BASHY) blood in division L next season :D
Chaps, just a friendly reminder that day 2 ends on monday night. I'll be defaulting those who don't get their excuses in ;-)Steam, PSN, Xbox Live: Groovychainsaw. Speak 'RPS' and enter.
I'm finally match fit with 13 players and a player with kick. this means short kicks and lots of fouls, oh and look some lovely AV7 norse to foul. Whats that you say, an AV9 Yheetee? Meet my mighty blow+claws+frenzy werewolf... Good times.I am once again writing a blog, vaguely about playing games the wrong way
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I frenzy him once, I get stumble and down or some such, so I reroll for the desired push, push him, then double-skull.
Excuse my lack of BB knowledge, but what's the benefit of surfing someone vs. just knocking them over? Surely pummelling someone into the pitch and having a chance of scoring some SPP is better than just pushing them straight into the crowd (I mean, burning a reroll to get a push rather than a pow or defender stumbles?)
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Truly the best way to handle undead is avoidance, but I suppose the norse principle is confrontation.
This leads to a harmonious match, like Elves vs Skaven with passes and interceptions having about 6 factors to consider Ag4 vs disturbing aura, safe throw vs long legs, hail Mary Pass vs everything intercepty.
Well Corpses Vs Norse makes a great march up, don't misunderstanding I could fail magnificently. But neither are penned into any one strategy. Norse might be faster than zombies but they are also more bashy. Zombies might 'just be the linesmen' but they have a magic of their own.I am once again writing a blog, vaguely about playing games the wrong way
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Our season-long garden party Fall Fest 2012 welcomes food and garden bloggers to feature garden-to-table recipes and tips. We'll feature favorite garden-to-table recipes and tips to help you enjoy the bounty, whether you're harvesting your own goodies or buying them fresh from the market. Fresh this week: pumpkin.
Pumpkins make great jack-o-lanterns but before you toss all those stringy insides and slimy seeds, take a look at these tasty recipes that put pumpkin insides to good use.
1. Pumpkin Patch Mash (pictured above)
Skip mashed potatoes as a side dish for dinner tonight in favor of mashed pumpkin. Cook boiled pumpkin with cream, butter and brown sugar and mix until smooth. Top with crispy fried pumpkin seeds and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
2. Pumpkin and Rosemary Muffins
Lorraine Pascale's muffins don't rise much but they have a very flavorful center thanks to freshly cooked pumpkin and finely chopped fresh rosemary. They'll make a great breakfast, lunch or midday snack.
Alton uses freshly shredded pumpkin and toasted pumpkin seeds in the batter for his moist pumpkin bread that takes just twenty minutes of prep time.
4. Caramelized White Chocolate and Pumpkin Cheesecake
The Voltaggio Brothers put a modern twist on classic pumpkin cheesecake and incorporate pureed roasted butternut squash or pumpkin into the pie filling.
Laura Calder makes a homemade pumpkin puree by blending roasted fresh pumpkin cubes and butter. Mix it into homemade mousse for a creamy dessert.
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Haute Apple Pie: Creamy Pumpkin Penne With Italian Sausage
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Napa Farmhouse 1885: Roasted Pumpkin and Black Bean Stew With Chorizo and Pepitas
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The Heritage Cook: Gingery Pumpkin Mousse With Whipped Ginger Cream
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A GROUP of green-thinking rolled up their sleeves to pick litter and show pride in their
Worcester College of Technology students aged 19 to 25 with severe learning disabilities carried out the clear-up in the St Andrew's Gardens next to the college as part of Worcester City Council's annual Take Pride campaign today (Friday, May 9).
Sam Davies, a course tutor at the college, said: "The students get really in to it and are passionate about keeping this area clear. It gives them a really good work taster and links to their studies in independent living.
"The students will also be sorting the rubbish into recyclable and non-recyclable waste – another important skill to develop."
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Day at the Pet ShopLogic Grid puzzles come with a handy interactive grid that will help you solve the puzzle based on the given clues.
Five People went to the pet shop on different days of the week. They each bought a different breed of dog and a different color dog bowl for them. There are three girls and two guys.
Girl's Names: Ashley, Camile, and Jenny
Guy's Names: Andrew and Brandon
Last Names: Anderson, White, Miller, Green, and Smith
Dog Breeds: St. Bernard, Pug, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, and Bulldog
Bowl Colors: Pink, Purple, Green, Blue, and Yellow
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
1. No one's first name starts with the same letter as their last name or the first letter of the breed of dog they bought.
2. Andrew's last name is Green, but it's not his favorite color, nor is it the color of his bowl.
3. The order in which they bought their dogs are as follows: The guy whose bowl is yellow, the one who bought the St. Bernard, the girl whose last name is White, the person with the pink bowl, and Brandon.
4. Camile bought her dog before Ashley (who has a blue bowl) but after the person with the yellow bowl.
5. Jenny and Camile both hate the color green and they spent all day at the park together on Wednesday.
6. The girl whose last name is Miller and the girl whose last name is Smith are, in some order, the one who bought the Australian Shepherd, and the one who bought their dog on Tuesday.
7. Each of the guys bought one of the two small dogs.
8. The girl whose last name is Miller bought her dog after the girl who bought the purple bowl.
HintIf they hate a color then they didn't buy that color bowl.
The two small dogs are the Pug and the Bulldog.
If they spent the whole day at the park then they didn't have time to go to the pet shop that day.
AnswerAshley: White, Golden Retriever, Blue, Wednesday
Camile: Smith, St. Bernard, Purple, Tuesday
Jenny: Miller, Australian Shepherd, Pink, Thursday
Andrew: Green, Bulldog, Yellow, Monday
Brandon: Anderson, Pug, Green, Friday
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Hello, Chris. Come in, big fella.
Let's get right down to business. How are you going to help this team in 2008-2009?
Those right ankle miseries have kept you down now for the better part of the past three years.
It's so disappointing, too, because when the Lakers acquired you from the Boston Celtics, four years ago, it seemed like you were just about ready to become a first-rate center.
That experimentation early in your career, at power forward, did not pan out but at least it allowed you to develop an arsenal of offensive moves that came in handy when you were moved to the center position for good.It's just unfortunate that your right ankle has caused you so many problems. It cost you the entire 2006-2007 season and this past year you were limited to only 23 games mainly due to bursitis that set in.
Hopefully, the surgery that you had in late December will enable you to not encounter any ankle problems this summer.
So, what are we expecting from you?
As you know, Andrew Bynum is projected to be our starting center next season. We're confident that he will report to training camp fully healthy and that his left knee will be sound.
You figure in largely, Chris, because we need a sturdy backup center and with your experience and savvy we feel secure in believing that position will be well manned.
Optimistically, we believe that we could have a dynamic one-two punch at center. Andrew can give us low-post scoring, shot blocking and rebounding.
Chris, you have that nice short-to-midrange jump shot, a bag full of low-post moves and you also rebound well and block shots.
The baskeball staff would like to see you embark on a rigorous summer workout program so that you can report to training camp in tip-top condition.
The team reached the NBA Finals this year, without much contribution from you. We believe, that if we can get the highest potential of production from you this upcoming season, that there is a great opportunity for us to get over the hump.
Without going into great detail about what this means, Chris, you will be in the final year of your contract in 2008-2009 and with your 29th birthday coming up in less than two weeks, you figure to be in line for a new contract…granted you do the things that are necessary to earn one.
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Mark international Fashion Week season with a new fragrance. Lisa Haynes sniffs out the latest designer scents.
By Lisa Haynes
The glamorous month-long Fashion Week calendar has kicked off in style, stopping off at New York, London, Milan and Paris.
But if your show tickets got lost in the post, you could still come up smelling of roses - or something equally gorgeous, by seeking out the designers' scents instead.
Lanvin even incorporated fragrance into the spring/summer 13 catwalk with models carrying ornate perfume bottle-shaped handbags.
Fashion and fragrance have gone hand-in-hand for almost a decade - a trend that started in 1921 when Coco Chanel commissioned a perfumer to create a scent that embodied the House of Chanel.
He produced several versions, including the now iconic No.5, named after the number of the sample Chanel liked best. Originally bestowed as a gift to regular clients, the perfume's popularity prompted her to begin selling it and No.5 still remains one of the best-known fragrances in the world.
"A signature scent is more about the image of the brand, rather than following fashions," explains Louise Turner, Roberto Cavalli perfumer.
"It should be classic, recognisable and pass the test of time."
Unlike the trend-led runway fashion, these fragrances won't date after just one season. And the designer perfume bottles are something to behold on the dressing table too.
Get carried away with the latest catwalk scents from the four corners of the fashion globe.
New York :: Marc Jacobs Sunny and upbeat, Marc Jacobs has dressed up his popular fragrances in a rainbow of spirited spring colours. The limited Sunshine Editions include Daisy Marc Jacobs EDT (£45), Daisy Marc Jacobs Eau So Fresh EDT (£48), and Oh, Lola Marc Jacobs Sunsheer EDP (£47). Available nationwide from February 27.
:: Calvin Klein A label known for its minimalism, Calvin Klein displays a rebellious streak with the Shock limited edition. The CK One Shock Street fragrance features custom bright graffiti designs by artist, Miss 163. EDT, £23, available nationwide.
:: Vera Wang Queen of bridal gowns, it will be love at first sight when you meet Vera Wang's latest Lovestruck scent. The extravagant bouquet bottle design of Lovestruck Floral Rush is inspired by a purple couture gown. EDP, from £35, available at department stores (0800 083 6313).
:: Donna Karan Celebrating multi-faceted women, Donna Karan collaborated with both a perfumer and famous architect to design Donna Karan Woman's arty curvaceous bottle. EDP, from £62, available exclusively at www.harrods.com.
London :: Tom Ford Famed for his elegant, feminine silhouettes, the designer likens his latest Violet Blonde fragrance to "a beautifully dressed woman whose refined presence charms, then fascinates, and ultimately seduces you". EDP, from £48, available at Tom Ford counters nationwide (0870 034 2566).
:: Paul Smith On home soil, Paul Smith is inspired by the English Rose for a romantic spring edition. His catwalk designs may be tomboyish but Paul Smith Rose is pretty in pink with a polka dot bottle design. EDT, £34, exclusively available at Debenhams.
:: Burberry Marking Burberry Body's first anniversary, the British uber-brand has introduced Rose Gold for some birthday bling. Like a piece of jewellery, Burberry Body Rose Gold is encased in a multi-faceted lacquered bottle. EDP, from £55, available nationwide.
:: Vivienne Westwood Just like the grand dame of fashion's catwalks, Vivienne Westwood's fragrances are playful, mischievous yet seductive. The bottle of Cheeky Alice resembles the flask of a magic potion, adorned with a heart bracelet in trademark Westwood red. Her scent sister, Flirty Alice, joins the line-up in April. EDT, from £32, available nationwide (0800 083 6316).
Milan :: Marni Arriving fashionably late to the designer perfume party, Marni's signature fragrance flaunts a trademark eye-catching pattern. Marni pairs hot and cool spicy notes for a two-toned duality that works like a bold print. EDP, from £68, exclusively available at www.harrods.com.
:: Gucci The design house does eveningwear like no other and the latest alluring fragrance follows suit. Gucci Guilty Black pour Femme is an intense oriental floral with red hot sensuality. EDT, from £40, exclusively available at Selfridges.
:: Prada Few environments are more stressful than backstage at Fashion Week, which might be why Prada unleashed the calming Infusion d'Iris, inspired by a search for balance and harmony. The fresh scent is designed to be worn as a 'tender veil' for an aura of sophistication. EDP, from £35.70, available at www.feelunique.com.
:: Roberto Cavalli Sexy and provocative, Cavalli's famous animal print signature has been incorporated into the Just Cavalli fragrance design. A pink python skin collar is playfully wrapped around the bottle stopper for a wild touch. EDT, from £30, available nationwide.
Paris :: Chanel Like a little black dress, Coco Noir is magnetic and uncompromising. The fragrance notes are described like the black velvet of a famous Venetian craftsman who dyed his cloth in successive layers to bring radiance out of the darkness - think sandalwood, vetiver, frankincense, patchouli, vanilla, tonka bean and musk. EDP, from £75, available at Chanel counters nationwide.
:: Valentino The fashion house's designs are ethereal and feminine and Valentino's latest scent is just as elegant. Valentina Acqua Floreale is a rosy-hued floral fragrance housed in a crystal bottle that's decorated with a delicate white flower embellished with leaves. EDT, from £50, available at Debenhams from February 18.
:: Yves Saint Laurent A fragrance bottle that's sensuously silhouette-shaped, Manifesto's bottle is belted with an amethyst-coloured jewel. The bold accent is the same purple colour Yves Saint Laurent associates with passion and seduction. EDP, from £47, available at YSL counters nationwide.
:: Balenciaga Florabotanica may be a floral fragrance but you wouldn't know it from the minimalist bottle. The highly graphic black and white stripes echo a Balenciaga design signature but the scent is deceptively romantic with accords of rose and carnation, described as enchanting and provocative. EDP, from £40, available nationwide (0800 652 1615).
Tried & tested Drench dehydrated winter skin with a restorative body oil. Our testers trial three skin softeners: :: Mandara Spa Honeymilk Dream Nourishing Miracle Oil, £7 (Sainsburys).
I was worried a body 'oil' might be a bit greasy, but this felt - and smelt - amazing. My skin was really smooth and supple after just one application, and using it felt like a real pampering treat.
4/5 :: Caudalie Divine Oil, £27 for 100ml, £27 (uk.caudalie.com).
Having initially been sceptical about using a body oil, this Divine Oil is now one of my favourite beauty products. It absorbs swiftly into the skin leaving it feeling moisturised and without sticky residue. The floral scent lingers hours after application.
5/5 :: Darphin Nourishing Satin Oil, £38 for 100ml (www.darphin.co.uk).
Featuring red ginger essential oil, this satin solution is as silky and smooth as the name implies. With a pleasing scent, it sinks into skin with a few circular movements and provides a spa-like experience as you massage into the body.
5/5 Buy it now Give your nails a high-fashion makeover with Butter London's Backstage Basics kit. The bespoke box set includes Nail Foundation Flawless Basecoat, Hardwear Quick Topcoat, Powder Room Acetone-Free Lacquer Remover, Nail File and you choose your favourite Nail Lacquer colour, £35 (www.butterlondon.com).
Beauty bulletin :: Salon finery Show thinning tresses some love. Nioxin are holding hair sanctuary evenings for Thinning Hair Awareness Week, launching February 18. Salons across the UK will be holding hair pamper evenings in February to raise awareness of thinning hair and treating clients to an evening of TLC. An expert from Nioxin will be on hand to offer advice and tips on how to get the best out of your hair and a healthy scalp. For local, participating salons visit www.nioxin.com :: Recessionista alert Buying scents online minus your nose needn't be a risk with Debenhams. Look for the 'try a new fragrance guarantee' badge and you'll receive a free sample alongside a full-size fragrance. Simply try the sample and return the full size if it's not to your taste. Visit www.debenhams.com


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There have been quite a few requests for smoked fish recipes and techniques on this forum lately, so I put together these FAQs for all of you. Over the past 35 years I have enjoyed many different types of this delicacy. I've been to a few salmon cookouts with some of the Siwash and Salish tribes in British Columbia, eaten smoked marlin and bonito in Florida, and tried smoked trout fresh from the river up in Northern Alberta where I live.
Of course, you can also smoke fish you've caught yourself. When I was about 8 years old, I caught a couple of walleye (pickerel) at the summer cabin we'd rented. We had to go home for the weekend, so the cabin owner smoked them for me while we were away. When we arrived back at the cabin, he'd left them in the fridge with a note. Unfortunately, I only got a small taste - my mother and our other guests literally demolished that plate of smoked walleye within minutes. This taught me a few things: Smoked fish is great, you can easily--and should--make it yourself, and if you share, make sure you've saved a bit for yourself because it disappears quickly.
Like the Brisket FAQs, this is fairly long and geared more toward theory, techniques, and tips for smoking fish than it is toward recipes. I hope you enjoy it!
Why cure and smoke fish?
Smoked fish (aka BBQed fish or 'kippered' fish) has a very unique and delicious taste that is completely different from fresh fish. The combination of smoke, salt, and other curing ingredients makes for a wonderful flavor you just won't find with any other kind of fish. It's considered a delicacy by quite a few people, but the variety of fish in stores is quite limited and it's also very expensive. The curing and smoking process helps to firm up and preserve the fish, and it also kills off many harmful bacteria such as the ones that cause botulism. Finally, the process is quite simple compared to many other BBQ dishes.
Will this process allow me to make the smoked salmon (lox) like I can buy in stores, catalogs, or on-line?
Unfortunately, no. Commercially smoked fish is usually cured with a complex cold-smoking process. involving very low temperatures (around 100 degrees F) for several hours, or even days. This process requires a very different kind of smoker than those owned by all but the most avid barbecuers. A cold-smoking rig uses a small firebox, several feet of pipe, and an enclosed smoking chamber. This process also requires a lot of attention, and there are a lot more things that can go wrong for beginners. Cold-smoked fish is also uncooked (think of sushi) although it can keep for weeks in the refrigerator. Commercial producers must follow strict storage and handling rules to ensure a safe product.
These FAQs deal strictly with hot smoking fish. The end product doesn't keep as long in the fridge (days instead of weeks), but it has a very similar taste. Plus, hot-smoking also cooks the fish, which makes it great for folks who don't like the texture of raw fish.
How does the hot smoking process work?
Here are the basic steps:
- Clean and prepare the fish
- Cure the fish using a dry cure or a brine
- Rinse off the fish and pat dry
- Dry the fish to form a 'pellicle' (skin)
- Smoke the fish at 225° F to 250° F until done
What kind of fish should I smoke?
Generally, the heavier, oilier types of fish smoke better than the delicate types. The higher fat content absorbs the smoke better and keeps the fish from drying out too quickly. Salmon, trout, sturgeon, bluefish, mackerel, bonito, marlin, tuna, and other types of oily fish hold up very well to brining and smoking. Steelhead trout is also a great option: It's rainbow trout that has migrated to the open ocean, and it tastes very similar to salmon but at half the price.
More delicate, less oily fish like orange roughy, sea bass, sole, and redfish can be smoked, but tend to dry out quickly. Ditto for walleye and pickerel, pike, perch, whitefish, cod, and bass. You may want to stick to the oilier fish for your first few attempts.
Whatever fish you choose, it absolutely must be fresh. Stale or old fish doesn't cure or smoke very well, and it tastes positively awful. Plus, it can make you quite sick.
Frozen fish can be thawed completely and then smoked, too, but once again, make certain that it was in good condition before it was frozen. If you're buying your fish in a supermarket, choose fresh fish over frozen fish. That way, if you later need to freeze the fish you'll have no doubts about its initial quality.
How do I tell if a fish is fresh?
If it's a whole fish, check the gills - they should be pink or red, and not gray or brown (which can mean old fish, or fish that has been swimming in polluted waters). Check the eye of the fish - it should be clear and not cloudy or murky. Check the skin of the fish - the scales should be firmly attached and not falling or flaking off. Then, give the fish a poke � the flesh should spring back immediately. If your finger leaves a dent in the fish or if the flesh feels mushy, it isn't fresh. Finally, smell the fish: It should not smell overly 'fishy', but it should have a fresh, slightly briny odor. (Some folks call this a 'fresh from the sea' smell, and it fits.)
If the fish you're smoking is a filet, check the scales, firmness of the flesh, and the smell as above. (You won't be able to check the eyes and gills as there won't be any.) In addition, check the surface of the meat: It should be smooth, not slimy. The surface of the flesh should also look solid - any cracks in the flesh mean that the fish is too old to use.
How do I prepare the fish?
Clean the fish if necessary and blot the flesh with paper towels to remove any remaining blood spots. Rinse the fish and remove the fins and any scales, but leave the skin on. Blot the entire surface of the meat dry with paper towels, and either place the fish immediately into the curing mixture, or place it in the refrigerator until needed. (To slow deterioration, set the fish in a colander or perforated container filled with crushed ice, and set over a drip pan in the coldest part of the refrigerator.)
When preparing the fish, be sure to look for any bruised or discolored areas and cut them out. These areas (blood spots) are usually considerably darker than the rest of the fish, so they're pretty easy to spot. They taste absolutely awful and don't look good, either.
Smaller fish like trout can be smoked whole or cut into filets. Larger fish should be cut into steaks or filets in order to help them smoke more evenly. Smoking a large whole fish can be done, but it tends to cook unevenly and dry out a bit on the thin parts. Another way I like to prepare a large fish is to clean it by slicing through the backbone instead of the belly. This allows you to butterfly the whole fish, as the belly skin acts as a hinge.
If you are filleting the fish, here's another useful trick to try: Leave the collarbone of the fish attached to the filet. The collarbone acts like a small loop, letting you hang the filets from the rack of a vertical water smoker using S-hooks. This works well on both large and small fish. I've been able to smoke 20 trout (40 filets!) this way by hanging them from the upper rack of my smoker.
I just caught some fish and I want to smoke them rather than eat them right away. Is there anything I need to do differently?
Here's a good rule of thumb: the fresher the fish, the better the finished product. Freshly-caught fish should be cleaned quickly and put on ice (preferably crushed ice) immediately, or kept alive in a bucket or live well (if local fishing regulations allow this) until they are ready to be cleaned. Once you've got the fish to shore, proceed as directed above.
Believe it or not, I've seen improperly-handled, freshly-caught fish spoil in the 20 minutes it took to get the boat to shore. But if those same fish are handled correctly, they make some of the best smoked fish around.
What about the bones in the fish?
Fish bones can be a nuisance. Fortunately, you can remove most of these bones during the cleaning and filleting process. If you want completely bone-free fish, however, then simply run your finger along the center of the flesh to find the pin bones. These bones can easily be pulled out with a pair of tweezers or needlenose pliers.
Some fish, such as pike, have quite a lot of these pin bones, and removal can take a long time. Sometimes it's just better to put up with the bones and warn your guests accordingly.
What is curing, and how does it work?
Curing is the process of preserving meat or fish with the use of salt, and it's an important part of the smoking and preservation process. Typically, other ingredients such as sugar and spices are added to the salt to help improve the flavor of the finished product. There are two types of curing: dry-cure, and brine-curing.
Dry cures start with a 2:1 mixture of salt to sugar (2 cups salt, 1 cup sugar), and then other ingredients such as spices are added. The cure is then packed on to the meat, and over a short period of time the mixture draws out a lot of moisture from the meat and firms up the flesh of the fish. Dry cures work well because the curing mixture covers every bit of the meat, so the meat cures evenly.
Brines (also called wet cures) also start with a 2:1 mixture of sugar to salt, but this mixture is then added to about a gallon of water. Brining produces a slightly milder cure than dry curing, and it allows you to add other flavorful ingredients such as lemon slices that don't necessarily work well with a dry cure. If you're using a brine cure, make sure the meat is totally submerged in the brine. You can use a plate, or a resealable plastic bag filled with water. Keeping the fish skin-side-up also helps here.
NOTE: Because of the salinity of the curing mixture, it is essential that you use a nonreactive dish for the process. Glass, plastic and stainless steel dishes work well, but avoid copper, aluminum or other metals as they can react quickly with the curing mixture and cause off colors and flavors, as well as make you sick.
Another alternative is to place the fish and cure in a resealable plastic bag. This method works very well with both brine cures and dry cures. Be sure to place the bag into a larger bowl, though, in case the bag leaks.
Is there anything else I need to know about the ingredients?
Yes. If you're using lemon juice or anything acidic in the brine cure, don't use a lot of it - no more than about 1/3 of a cup per gallon of water. Lemon juice can actually 'cook' fish and shellfish in high concentrations.
Use pickling salt, sea salt, or kosher salt for your cures. Don't be tempted to use ordinary table salt it can contain iodine and anti-caking agents that will lead to off-tastes and bitter flavors.
Bottled water and distilled water are preferred to tap water. If unavailable, you can bring a large pot of tap water to a boil, boil uncovered for about 20 minutes, then remove from the heat, cover and cool to room temperature. This process drives off a lot of the chlorine in the water and causes some of the salts in the water to precipitate. I also use this process with water from my well, as it also kills off any harmful bacteria that may be lurking in the water, too.
How long should I cure the fish?
Brining time will depend on the size of each individual piece of fish, and not by the total weight of the fish as some folks might suppose. In fact, I've discovered that you can cure 40 filets of similar size in the same amount of time it takes you to cure a single filet - you just need to make enough brine or dry cure to handle it all!
Here are general guidelines for brining or dry-curing fish:
- Less than 1/4 lb. - 30 minutes
- 1/4 to 1/2 lb. - 45 minutes
- 1/2 to 1 lb. - 1 hour
- 1 to 2 lbs. - 2 hours
- 2 to 3 lbs. - 3 hours
- 3 to 4 lbs. - 4 hours
- 4 to 5 lbs. - 5 hours
- 5 lbs. or more - Not recommended (cut the fish into smaller pieces)
What is overhauling, and how does it work?
If you are dry curing multiple pieces of fish for more than 2 hours, there's an extra step you'll need to take called overhauling. While it sounds pretty complex, it's an easy process. Every two hours , rearrange the fishand recoat any bare spots with extra dry cure. This process ensures every part of the fish comes in contact with the cure.
What is a 'pellicle'? Do I want one? If so, how do I get one?
Once the fish has been cured and rinsed off, it needs to be dried for 45 minutes or so. The pellicle is a sticky layer that the fish develops during this time. The pellicle helps the fish absorb more smoke, it helps hold the fish together, and it guards against overcooking the fish. It also helps spices stick to the fish better, so if you're going to add extra pepper or rub before smoking the fish (and this step is totally optional), be sure to add it after the pellicle is formed.
To dry the fish, place it on a rack of some sort and aim a fan toward it on low speed. It should take about 45 minutes to an hour to develop the pellicle. I normally oil a cooling rack and place the fish on it, and then place the whole thing on my oven racks before directing the fan at it. Tent it with cheesecloth to protect the fish from bugs. You can also dry the fish in the refrigerator, but it will take longer to develop the pellicle.
Developing this layer of pellicle is one of the most important steps in smoking fish. Without it, the surface of the fish will smoke unevenly. Even worse, the juices from the fish will seep up through the flesh and coagulate on the surface. These juices will form a white curd on the surface of the fish, and while the curd isn't harmful, it looks unattractive (like someone sneezed on the fish, in fact) and tastes bad. Oversmoking or smoking at too high a temperature will also produce this white curd.
What type of smoking wood should I use?
Traditionally, salmon was smoked over alder wood (at least up here in Canada). But alder can be difficult to find in certain regions, so there are some nice alternatives. Fish is quite delicately flavored, so you'll want to stick to a smoking wood that gives off a light-to-medium smoke. The more delicate the fish, the lighter the smoke needs to be to keep from overpowering the fish.
GOOD CHOICES: Alder, almond, apple, ash, birch (without the bark), cherry, lilac, maple, most fruitwoods such as pear, peach, and plum.
USE WITH CAUTION: Hickory, mesquite, oak, pecan (wood and shells), grapevines. These woods produce a heavier smoke, so less may be better when smoking fish.
WOODS TO AVOID: Any wood that gives off a strong-tasting or dense smoke. Walnut is included in this category, as are corncobs (you'll want to save these for pork, anyway). Also avoid all softwoods (conifers), birch bark, any wood with lichen or fungus on it (and you shouldn't be using this anyway), exotic hardwoods, and old tires.
And while cedar-planked salmon is a great dish, cedar-smoked salmon isn't! If you smoke a fish with cedar or any softwood, your fish will taste like the road surface of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Here's a link that might be helpful:
How long will the fish take to cook?
Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fish. Here are guidelines for a smoking temperature of 225-250° F:
- Filets under one inch thick usually take about an hour
- 1 to 1 1/2 inch thick filets take about 1 1/2 to 2 hours
- 1 1/2 to 2 inch thick filets can take 2-3 hours
- 2 inch or thicker filets can take 3 to 5 hours or more.
When the fish is done, the surface will have turned a much darker color. The thickest part of the flesh will be firm and springy but not mushy or hard, and it will flake easily. Check the internal temperature: it should be about 140 to 155° F.
Be very careful not to overcook the fish. Overcooking can cause fissures in the flesh, allowing the juices to run out. Not only will this dry out the fish, but it will also cause those same juices to coagulate and form that nasty white curd discussed above.
I've got a pile of smoked salmon. Now what?
Lucky you! Here are some ideas for using it:
- Mix it with cream cheese, a bit of sour cream, and some herbs - mint, thyme, tarragon and dill work well, as do chives and capers. Use this mixture as a dip for crackers or pipe it on to canap�s.
- Try the classic approach as seen on Episode 101 of Steven's new show, The Primal Grill (http://www.primalgrill.org): Serve it on a bagel or toast points with cream cheese. Garnish with diced red onion, capers, chives, sliced tomatoes, and chopped hard-boiled egg.
- Here's a great one from Barbecue Board member QJuju: Smoked Salmon Quesadillas! viewtopic.php?t=15376
- Serve it in an omelet with sour cream and some of the herbs above.
- The Scandinavian approach - basically the same thing as Steven's approach above, but substitute pumpernickel or Russian black bread for the bagel.
- My favorite: cut it into cubes or break it into chunks, grab some toothpicks, and eat it as is.
APPENDIX 1 - Recipes and Links
Steven Raichlen's Fish Cure (from Episode 101 of The Primal Grill)
This dry-curing rub is so simple it's elegant. Steven cured a 1 1/2 pound piece of salmon for 4 hours using this mixture:
- 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coarse salt (kosher or sea)
- 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
CBG's Maple Brine Cure
I came up with this cure several years ago but this is the most recently revised version. It's more of a wet rub than an actual brine, and it's about enough to cover a 2-pound filet:
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (the real and expensive stuff - which is why I don't use more of it. Honey, molasses or extra brown sugar can be substituted.)
- 2 cups salt (I use sea salt or pickling salt, but stay away from table salt)
- 1 tbsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tbsp granulated garlic
- 1 tbsp granulated onion
- Optional: 1 ounce good scotch, bourbon or Irish whiskey
For those who are interested, here is the initial post:
Cardog's Salmon Rub
This is a popular recipe and it can be found at:
Linda's Smoked Salmon
This recipe was recommended by one of our members - Swamp Yankee.
APPENDIX 2 - Cold-Smoking Fish
I don't normally try this type of fish as it can be very time-consuming and tricky. I have smoked a couple fish using this method with varying results. I don't recommend cold-smoking fish unless you are very familiar with the process, but here are some basic guidelines if you feel like trying it.
Please note: I picked up a lot of this information from several websites during a search. I take no responsibility for any ill effects that might result if they're wrong. Try at your own risk.
Cold-Smoked Fish
- Clean and prepare the fish as directed above
- Increase the amount of salt in the brine by 50% (so it�s now a 3:1 ratio)
- Brine the fish: 1/2 to 1 hour for 1/2 inch filets, 1 to 1 1/2 hours for one-inch thick filets, and 1 1/2 to 2 hours or more for 1 1/2 inch thick filets.
- Rinse the fish and pat dry with paper towels.
- Dry the fish for 2-3 hours to get a good pellicle.
- Place the fish in the smoker and smoke at a temperature of 80-90° F until done. The flesh should be an even medium brown.
This stuff is the 'smoked salmon' you see in the store for astronomical prices.
Prepare the salmon using the above guidelines for cold-smoked salmon, but smoke it at 70-80° F for 1 to 3 days. Cover the lox with a thin coating of vegetable oil to give it a slight sheen. The lox should keep for 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge, and about double to three times as long in the freezer. Slice it paper-thin for serving.


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He said: "It's a massive loss financially to the club as there was a huge interest in this match from around the local area especially as there are plenty of people from Frome who do go and watch Yeovil on a regular basis so we are probably looking at a loss of around £4,000 from this one game alone through bar sales, gate receipts, sponsorships and other match day revenue".
Yeovil have confirmed they will be sending a team to the AlderSmith Stadium for a pre-season friendly as a way of compensating Frome and Alderman added: "We can understand the issues Yeovil have at the moment and like any club, league status always has to be a priority.
"As they have no reserve side or youth team to help fulfil the fixture if, by withdrawing from the Premier Cup, it gives them an extra chance of staying in the Championship it will be the right decision for them and we wish them well in their retaining their status.
"A pre-season game is certainly a welcome gesture from them but obviously such games won't be as well attended as this one would have been.''
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