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We've been using Visual Studio 2008 for a few months now at my job, and now we're launching our first .NET 3.5 web project. It's using a full LINQ (to SQL) backend for all of the data access needs. Other than the LINQ, there aren't many changes from a standard 2.0 web app (membership, profiles, roles, etc).
I have greatly appreciated the language features that come with C# 3.0 and .NET 3.5. Something I recommend you try out for your string validation (which is a must in web apps because everything comes across as strings) is to make a single "Extensions" class and add some extension methods (in C#3 and VB9). Because the application that I've been working on will deal with contractor information, I've had to build the standard "address" validation stuff... IsZipCode, IsPhoneNumber, etc. Here's what the code looks like to make those extension methods:
One of the things I love about extension methods is that you are garunteed to get an instance of the object that you are extended passed in. Meaning, I will NEVER have to check if "input" (the parameter passed in) is null. This is because extension methods add methods on to class instances.
Now, it is true that you could call your "IsZipCode" method and pass in the variable instead of calling "myString.IsZipCode()", but if you do that, then that's your own fault and I hope your code blows up :P)
For those of you who are skeptical about .NET 3.5, LINQ, ASP.NET AJAX or WCF - I've been using these in production environments for a while now, and they're beautiful. As soon as things cool off at "work work", I plan on finishing the redesign of Eels using .NET 3.5, WCF (which is in 3.0), ASP.NET AJAX and LINQ. We have already added LINQ keyword highlighting in the article engine as we have had a few articles on LINQ so far.
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- 1 Lead Generation for Electrical contractors in Arvonia
- 2 Leads for Arvonia, VA Electrical Work
- 3 Why is lead generation vital for electrical contractors in Arvonia?
- 4 Just how can Arvonia electricians generate more leads?
- 5 Since you have actually gathered some email addresses, it's time for you to put them to good usage.
Lead Generation for Electrical contractors in Arvonia
While references could act as a beneficial resource of web traffic for electricians, a strong list building approach will certainly aid to ensure a steady flow of qualified service.
For electricians, the higher their visibility as well as trustworthiness, the even more earnings they will produce. And list building can help them enter front of the most effective potential customers.
Leads for Arvonia, VA Electrical Work
Electrical experts have a details skillset that property owners require, and they could utilize their expertise to generate even more professional leads for their company.
Why is lead generation vital for electrical contractors in Arvonia?
With Online marketing, electrical experts have the prospective to get to more individuals than they ever before might with traditional marketing strategies. Without a solid lead generation technique, however, you could be losing time as well as loan drawing in leads who typically aren't interested your services.
Lead generation permits your business to focus on attracting the best potential customers. It tightens the pool of possible leads at each step, leaving you with just the most professional leads.
Just how can Arvonia electricians generate more leads?
Since we have actually developed the importance of list building for electrical contractors, allow's take a look at some specific list building approaches electricians can make use of to produce even more organisation.
Content advertising
Content describes every little thing you publish on your site, from post and infographics to video clips and also on the internet guides.
As an electrical expert, you can harness your market expertise by creating handy article and also posts, designed to respond to home owners' inquiries.
If somebody looks into an electric info online and also finds an useful message on your company's blog, they will certainly be most likely to bear in mind you the following time they need they help of a professional.
When they should call an electrical contractor for their next home improvement job, you'll go to the top of their checklist.
You could likewise prefer to "entrance" your most useful content and also need site visitors to enter their e-mail addresses to get accessibility. Not only will this aid you grow your e-mail listing, it enables you to offer insightful material to people who have revealed a rate of interest in your solutions.
Email marketing
Since you have actually gathered some email addresses, it's time for you to put them to good usage.
Email advertising and marketing enables you to connect with leads right in their inboxes. You can begin by sending people a welcome e-mail when they download a piece of your material.
After that, you could follow up with even more customized material based upon exactly what they downloaded and install. For instance, if someone downloads an overview concerning how you can choose the appropriate electirican, you can follow up with some more helpful products that motivate them to learn more concerning your solutions and technique.
On top of that, you could send advertising deals, which demonstrate seriousness, and also motivate individuals to do something about it. For instance, you can offer a free appointment to your email subscribers. You could also introduce a reference program and also reward customers for referring their family and friend participants.


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Keighley's Twitter toddlers saddled up to help raise more than £22,000 for Sport Relief last weekend.
Two-year-old Gabriel and sister Willow, one, joined parents Michelle and David Crowther for the Team Honk national relay.
The children rode up Main Street in Haworth on their tiny trikes as part of the Crowther clan's leg of the 300-mile fundraising relay.
Michelle co-ordinates the @KeighleyPeople Twitter feed, as well as running Keighley's Clandestine Cake Club and writing a monthly Keighley News baking column.
Michelle, along with 150 other tweeters, bloggers and Facebookers, was helping transport a baton around the country.
The Crowthers followed the planned Tour de France route by cycle and car as they carried the baton from Riddlesden to Huddersfield at the weekend.
Former Oakworth woman, Kirsty Smith, carried the baton from Ilkley to Silsden while wearing her mother's Morris dancing costume.
Michelle said: "We wanted them to go up and down Main Street – Willow fell off quite a few times and was caked in mud!"


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A Blackburn man has been jailed after admitting breaking into a house and taking the residents' car.
Jamie Quigley, 20, Peridot Close, Blackburn, admitted breaking into a house on Maple Street, Blackburn around 3am on 21 June and stealing an X- box, a 50 inch TV, a purse, cash and car keys, before making off in the resident's black Mercedes CLK.
Quigley appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday 1 October after pleading guilty to burglary and unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle. He was jailed for jailed for one year four months.
He was arrested after an investigation by Eastern Divisions Target Team, during which officers secured forensic and CCTV evidence linking him to the scene.
Sgt Tim McDermott said: "The victims – a retired married couple – were left very frightened by the ordeal and no longer like to be in on their own. They continue to be supported by the police and their family and friends.
"We treat this type of crime very seriously and will always do everything within our power to identify those responsible and bring them to justice."


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A Festive Display of Stone and Tile at K/BIS and Coverings 2008
The show floor at each exhibition was filled with hundreds of displays. Colors ranged from bold to subdued, and a number of surface finishes, including matte, satin and antiqued, were also showcased. While touring the exhibition halls, it also became evident that textures are all the rage; whether subtle or dramatic, they can bring depth and contrast to a design.
Innovative products showcased at these events included white marble countertops, integrated sinks and exotic stones, as well as shimmering glass mosaics, dazzling metallics and tile made to resemble stone and wood. Decorative tile patterns -- mimicking fabric and flowers -- were also a "hot" item at both K/BIS and Coverings. And staying true to the traditional side, well-crafted, hand-painted tiles maintained a strong presence on the show floors.
Additionally, both exhibitions included displays from some of the leading manufacturers of stone and tile installation and maintenance products. Many of these companies performed live demonstrations to illustrate to attendees the benefits of their products.
The following is only a sampling of the endless selection of stone and tile products that were displayed at K/BIS and Coverings 2008:
Vermont Quarries Corp.'s Danby MarbleVermont Quarries Corp. has increased the production of its complete line of Danby Marble slabs and tile. With the high cost of the Euro and white marble becoming the design choice for kitchen countertops, Danby Marble's low absorption rate of 0.06% have all made for the high demand, according to Vermont Quarries. Daily production has been increased to over 3,000 square feet per day, when necessary. Aside from slabs, Danby Marble is being extensively utilized for cut-to-size projects, such as Vornado Realty in New York City, shown here using Mountain White Danby.
Tau's Galileo collectionTile of Spain branded manufacturer, Tau, presented its Galileo collection for both the floor and wall. This collection of state-of-the-art, contemporary ceramic tile is inspired by abstract art -- its brush strokes in slight variations of texture and shade give a modeled look to the tile. A larger format of 11.8 x 23.6 inches is the perfect canvas for both Negro and White/Colors versions, according to the manufacturer.
Trans Ceramica's Earth Naturals collectionChicago-based Trans Ceramica, a GranitiFiandre company, introduced its American-produced Earth Naturals collection. The through-body, glazed porcelain collection was a collaborative design effort between GranitiFiandre's American and Italian design teams, along with direct input and feedback from the company's key customers. Foliage, fibers, fronds, reeds and stalks -- interlaced and woven for domestic purposes throughout the ages -- are the inspiration for the Earth Naturals collection, according to the manufacturer. The collection is available in five hues and a range of format sizes, including 24 x 24, 12 x 24, 4 x 24, 18 x 18, 12 x 18, 6 x 18 and 12 x 12 inches.
CaesarStone's Honed collection's color additionCaesarStone, a quartz surface manufacturer, now offers three new colors -- Raven, Pebble and Rosemary -- in its Honed collection. CaesarStone honed finishes are a unique matte finish that looks like untouched natural stone, reports the company. Even with the honing process, the surface maintains the same properties as the company's polished surfaces -- it is still non-porous and doesn't need to be sealed, according to CaesarStone. In addition to the three new shades, the Honed collection includes: Champagne Limestone, Desert Limestone, Crème Limestone, Jerusalem Sand, Misty Carerra and Lagos Blue.
StoneImpressions' line of environmentally friendly tilesStoneImpressions recently launched its largest release ever of new products, which are created using an exclusive artist-developed process to hand print almost unlimited designs on stone. Among the new collections is an exclusive new line of environmentally friendly accent, mural and border tiles that express warm beauty and texture of natural stone, but are made of an advanced composite using recycled materials. The sustainable tiles feature rich colors and a texture palette similar to travertine and limestone.
Gainey Ceramics' Loft collectionGainey Ceramics has introduced its Loft collection -- featuring unique tiles that are contemporary in nature. The "fun" shapes are available in several styles and colors. "Wilshire," which resembles a basket-weave pattern, is available in matte brown and matte khaki, while "The Heights" (shown) are elongated pieces in gloss green. Additionally, "Chelsea" is offered in matte gray. All of the tiles in the Loft collection are three-dimensional, and they are ideal for creating a focal point in commercial designs, according to the company.
World Wide Stone Corp.'s Vera Cruz â"¢'s variety of Durango Stoneâ"¢World Wide Stone Corp. showcased the Vera Cruz TM variety of Durango StoneTM, extracted from a newly established site in Mexico. The stone is available in a range of tile sizes, including large-format tile.
Walker Zanger's Vibe Mosaics collectionWalker Zanger is proud to celebrate the bold and sassy designs of the swinging 60s and 70s in its all-new Vibe Mosaics collection. Crafted of ceramic and porcelain, these designs put a new spin on the geometries and colors that defined the era, in rugged tiles that can be used for both walls and flooring and are durable enough to grace virtually any room of the home, according to the company. The Vibe Mosaics collection is available in a myriad of patterns -- mesh-mounted for easy installation -- and three unique glazes, including a dramatic reactive crackle glaze which imparts not only a deep color but "flashing" effect, replete with a pale blue shimmer, a vibrant opaque non-crackle glaze, and a striking non-crackle translucent glaze. Tiles in the collection are offered in 10 styles and nine colors, including Shag Green, Boggie Brown and Powder Blue (shown).
Diamond Tech Tiles' VisionGlassâ"¢ tile seriesDiamond Tech Tiles capitalizes on the benefits of glass with the new VisionGlass™ tile series. This 8-mm-thick, large, smooth tile has polished edges, which produce an immediate feeling of luxury, elegance and expanse. VisionGlass™ tile provides choices in color, size and shape. A color-matching system allows for an extensive selection of rich, brilliant colors for vertical design application. A unique manufacturing process using PPG Starphire® low-iron glass ensures superior clarity and color attainment, according to Diamond Tech Tiles. Additionally, a state-of-the-art, dual-coat system protects the paint from chipping and flaking for durability. Colors will not fade with time, and they will stand up to the effects of heat, water and UV light, reports the company.
Bestview International specialtiesBestview International specializes in various high-grade granite, marble and slate products, including tiles, slabs, vanity tops, countertops, hand-carved fireplaces, marble mosaics and medallions. The company also produces custom work from its factory in China, such as the balustrades, pilasters, balustrade caps and trellis columns that were fabricated out of Temple White granite for the the Latter-Day Saints (LDS) temple (shown).
Inalco's Atelier seriesTile of Spain branded manufacturer, Inalco, brings a subtle metallic stripe in floor tiles to the market in subtle tones of Camel, Brandy, Marengo and Nacár that is reminiscent of fine men's suitings, a series aptly named Atelier. The tiles in the Atelier series are available in large formats of 23.6 x 23.6 and 13 x 23.6 inches, and created with Inalco's IPLUS digital technology.
Cosentino's Silestone quartz sinksCosentino's Silestone integrated natural quartz sinks offer a seamless design application from countertop to sink. Available in 32 select colors, Silestone sinks contain the strength and durability of Silestone quartz countertops, including its natural scratch-, scorch- and stain-resistance and Microban® antimicrobial product protection, reports Consentino. The quartz in Silestone countertops and integrated sinks provide the strength to withstand constant kitchen and bathroom use. Silestone sinks utilize the Aquartz advanced patented production process, are naturally non-porous and do not require sealing.
Fila's Marble Restorer KitFila offers its Marble Restorer Kit, which allows users to maintain polished marble surfaces, including the repair of etching. The kit includes Fila Marble Shine to polish the surface and Fila Formula Marmo to clean, nourish and protect the surface, as well as all of the necessary pads and items needed to apply the products.
Gregoriana Stone porcelain tiles from Seneca TilesThe magnificence and charm of the marble surfaces found in great European cathedrals and noble imperial palaces inspire reinterpretation in Gregoriana Stone unglazed technical through-body porcelain tiles from Seneca Tiles, according to the company. Tiles in the collection are available in three colors: Light, Cloud and Night (shown with rectified edge and natural finish); natural or rectified edges and honed or natural finishes; and two handcrafted mosaic styles: brick and square. Companion trims include elegant contemporary pencil-listellos in materials such as misty glass, brushed stainless steel and flashing mirror; matching unglazed porcelain 6- x 24-inch and 6- x 18-inch listellos with a platinum "traditional vine" overall pattern (also shown); and matching unglazed porcelain stair tread, stair tread corner, cove base and skirting.
Custom® Building Products' Aqua® Mix line upgradesCustom® Building Products, an industry leader in high-quality tile and stone installation systems, announced that cleaners in its respected line of Aqua® Mix non-toxic, water-based tile care products are being upgraded to increase effectiveness while reducing environment impact. Created specifically for stone, tile and grout, Aqua Mix's selection of biodegradable cleaners will deliver the power and professional results of traditional cleaners without solvents or phosphates, according to Custom Building Products. Aqua Mix biodegradable cleaner formulas are designed to break down quickly and naturally in the environment.
Pokarna Limited's Golden DreamPokarna Limited, an India-based stone producer that offers more than 80 premium colors of granite, introduced its newest stone -- Golden Dream, an exotic color from the company's own quarry. This material is suitable for most uses, including kitchen countertops, flooring and vanities, according to the company. Golden Dream is available in slabs and tiles in polished, honed, flamed, brushed, bushhammered and silk finishes.
Laticrete International's 125 Sound and Crack AdhesiveLaticrete International, a global leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of ceramic tile and stone, has launched Laticrete® 125 Sound and Crack Adhesive, a flexible, lightweight Kevlar® reinforced sound-deadening and anti-fracture mortar that takes the place of liquid or sheet membranes used in traditional thin-set combinations to deaden sound and bridge cracks. Laticrete 125 Sound and Crack Adhesive provides incredible sound transmission protection, while simultaneously bridging existing cracks in the substrate up to 1/8 inch and preventing new cracks from transmitting through to the finished tile or stone surface, according to the manufacturer.
M. Teixeira Soapstone's Cobra SoapstoneM. Teixeira Soapstone is an exclusive importer of Cobra Soapstone from India. With its consistent tones, this material is ideal for those looking for a "quiet" stone, according to the company. Cobra Soapstone only comes in the largest slab size of 84 x 30 inches.
Urbanite by Florida TileUrbanite is a rectified throughbody porcelain. Each of the five colors in the Urbanite range is the result of mixing atomized powders -- obtained using technology patented by Florida Tile. The transparency of the Urbanite decoration enhances the richness of the mix and the brilliance of powders used in the body. Urbanite has a unique surface, smooth to the touch and extraordinarily natural, which is obtained by using a final dry application of a compound quartziferous silico, directly on the decoration line, to achieve an exclusive effect called "Silk," according to the company. Porcelain field tile sizes are available in 12 x 12, 18 x 18, 8 x 24, 12 x 24 and 24 x 24 inches.
Trikeenan's ElementalsTrikeenan's Elementals offer the ultimate in creativity, according to the company. A selection of 20 field patterns and four border patterns are available in any combination of the company's 47 colors -- making design options nearly limitless. Moreover, Trikeenan showcases 12 stock random blends available in most patterns or customers can choose to create their own custom blend. Elementals are available in square- or round-edge styles and come sheet mounted. Featured are 1- x 4-inch Soldier Stack in bamboo from the Elementals collection.
Chic collection by CerimInspired by traditional wood surfaces, the Chic collection by Cerim is a contemporary solution for wall coverings. Delicate graphics evoke the grain of the wood and the surface is polished and reflects the decorations characterized by contemporary graphics and warm colors, according to the manufacturer. Chic is a perfect balance between tradition and design, resulting in minimal, warm and welcoming ambiences.
Hakatai Enterprises Inc.'s Classic "Transparent Series"Hakatai Enterprises Inc., an importer and distributor of glass tile and mosaic murals, recently launched the Classic "Transparent Series" -- a luminous mosaic tile reminiscent of antique bottles or miniature glass blocks. The new Transparent Series in a completely clear line of 3/4- x 3/4-inch mosaic glass tiles, offering architects, specifiers, dealers and homeowners another unique glass tile option for commercial or residential, interior or exterior applications, according to the company. Because each tile in the Transparent Series is completely clear, the horizontal and vertical ridges on the back of the tile are visible and considered part of this lines unique composition. The tiles in the series are offered in four colors: Clear Glass, Blue Glass, Amber Glass and Aqua Glass, and available in 1.15-square-foot paper-face mounted sheets or loose in 1-pound bags.
Crossville's Echo Recycled Glass tile lineDesigned by one of the industry's most respected color forecasters, Barbara Schirmeister, Crossville's Echo Recycled Glass tile line is ideal for walls, countertops and floors, according to the manufacturer. The line has a clear, luminescent quality, and is available in 15 colors, including white, black and red as well as soft blues, greens and ambers. Additionally, the recycled glass tile is offered in three finishes: clear, iridescent and a sophisticated frosted matte; and five sizes: 1 x 1, 1 x 3, 2 x 2 and 2 x 4 inches as well as listellos.
Circle collection by AkdoThe Circle collection offered by Akdo consists of a variety of mosaics that range from feminine to masculine, and gentle to bold. With the use of a classic color palette and a variety of well thought out patterns, Akdo has produced a group of circle products that surpasses the basic penny rounds seen in the coverings market, reports the company. The high quality of the mosaics in the Circle collection is the result of careful selection of stones and the design of unique patterns -- ranging from graceful to contemporary. To ensure that there are no chipped edges or uneven sizes, Akdo's engineers developed custom machinery to produce the circles.
Jeffrey Court, Inc.'s Antico PortugueseJeffrey Court, Inc., a California tile maker known for distinctive ceramic, stone, glass and metal covering materials, introduced a new collection, Antico Portuguese, at KBIS this year. Beautiful handcrafted rustic field tiles and moldings complement an extensive variety of hand-painted tiles in this new collection. Made in its Southern California factory, these decorative ceramic tiles create a dramatic distinction with a Santa Barbara flair, according to the company.
Pampeano Collection from Carmel StoneThe Pampeano Collection is Carmel Stone's exclusive Argentine Dolomite line, which has multi-color earth tones and a slightly brushed surface. This product is a rich, warm and luxurious natural stone, but is very dense and hard, suitable or both interior and exterior use. Carmel Stone stocks this material in a variety of field sizes, mosaics and decorative trims.
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After a several year hiatus, I have updated the top church websites list. It is stunning how much web design has improved in just a few short years.
Click here to see the list of 22 Top Church Websites of 2012.
Intersection of Theology & Methodology - What We Do vs What Christ Said


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"Yeah, right," you say. But really, according to a series of releases from USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, new technologies for improving farm and ranch productivity soon could become available more quickly,. The agency announced plans to streamline the approval process for veterinary biologics such as vaccines and bacterins, and for deregulating genetically engineered organisms.
According to APHIS figures, the new system will cut about 100 days, or 20 percent, from the current 500 days needed to process a license application for a veterinary biologic product.
A common complaint among those in the animal-health business is the lengthy, and costly, process for gaining approval and bringing a new product to market. Ed Avalos, USDA undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs, says companies have estimated that a one-year delay costs them $5 to $10 million.
"What's important to us is that the changes we are undertaking will not only have a direct benefit for the biologics businesses, but also the livestock industry," Avalos says. "Our new process will create valuable savings and help drive growth."
Naturally it is in the best interest of producers, consumers and animal-health companies that vaccines and other products are safe and effective, which is the intent of the licensing process. APHIS indicates it can maintain its standards while achieving time savings through several improvements in efficiency, including:
- Allowing industry to provide a project development plan to identify the steps that must be completed to gain licensure.
- Establishing agreements that document mutually agreed upon standards.
- Simplifying the product reference qualification/requalification process for older legacy products and extending the use of these references to 15 years.
- Standardizing the statistical data submissions by industry in support of licensing and other services.
- Simplifying the conduct and review of studies that support the efficacy of veterinary biologics while maintaining the high quality of data review.
- Streamlining the process that occurs once all of the materials necessary to recommend product licensure are submitted by industry.
APHIS also announced plans to streamline the decision process on petitions for nonregulated status for genetically engineered (GE) plants. APHIS grants such petitions when it determines that a GE product does not pose a plant pest risk and should not be subject to APHIS regulation. "With the improvements announced today, APHIS will significantly reduce the average length of the petition process while maintaining strong oversight," Avalos says.
Somehow a government agency pledging to become faster and more efficient sounds like my dentist saying "This won't hurt a bit." The overall trend tends to favor more bureaucracy, red tape and delays, but I'll take APHIS at their word and applaud them for at least acknowledging a need to improve. Improving these approval processes will benefit producers who use the technologies and the companies that develop them, helping create jobs and contributing to the economy as a whole.


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Poll: Officials must enforce law on gay marriage
The law trumps morality on gay marriage, according to a new statewide poll.
Three in four people surveyed in a Franklin & Marshall College poll released on Thursday said it's unacceptable for state or local officials to ignore a law with which they disagree.
Pollsters asked the question after noting that Montgomery County Register of Wills D. Bruce Hanes, unnamed in the poll, recently began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples despite a state law defining marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman.
The lopsided result comes just months after another Franklin & Marshall poll found 54 percent of people support same-sex marriage.
"But they don't believe it should be accomplished by breaking the law," said G. Terry Madonna, the poll's director at the Lancaster college. "The ways to do it would be to have the Legislature change it or a court overthrow it."
Hanes' office issued more than 150 marriage licenses to same-sex couples in the last six weeks. Gov. Tom Corbett sued to stop Hanes, and Commonwealth Court is scheduled to hear arguments at 10 a.m. Sept. 4 in Harrisburg.
But Hanes said he cannot simultaneously follow the marriage law, which bars gay unions, and the state constitution, which says officials can't deny people their civil rights and can't discriminate based on sex.
"I really don't have the authority to deny same-gender marriage licenses," Hanes said.
His oath of office includes a pledge to uphold the constitution, he said. "I cannot be compelled to enforce an unconstitutional act. ... The question is not whether I agree with the law."
One in three people who identify as liberals and one in four Democrats support breaking a law they believe is unjust, compared with just 6 percent of conservatives and 10 percent of Republicans, Madonna said.
But allowing elected officials to decide which laws to enforce constitutes "the inmates running the asylum," said the Rev. William Devlin, who was arrested in July outside the elevators to Attorney General Kathleen Kane's office in Harrisburg to protest Kane's decision not to defend the state's marriage law.
The Montgomery County native leads a congregation in Bronx, N.Y., at the Infinity Bible Church, an independent church. "I believe the efforts of those of us who believe in natural marriages are winning the day."
Denying marriages to same-sex couples amounts to "legalized discrimination that blatantly violates the equal protection clause (of the U.S. Constitution)," said Braddock Mayor John Fetterman, who has officiated at eight same-sex marriages since Aug. 6.
"It's as obvious as (saying) women should be able to vote. Who's still evolving on the idea that women should be able to vote?" Fetterman said.
The law is less flexible than personal notions of right and wrong, University of Pittsburgh law professor John Burkoff said.
"Every individual public servant can't decide for himself or herself what the law is. It'd be chaos," Burkoff said.
What makes bans on same-sex marriage different from most other laws, Burkoff said, are rapid changes in public opinion in favor of the unions, the progress of legislation striking down the bans and the growing body of court decisions striking them down — all of which point to the bans' eventual disappearance.
In nine years, support for same-sex unions in Pennsylvania jumped from about 40 percent to more than 50 percent in Franklin & Marshall polls.
"The change that has taken place ... is a bigger change than any cultural issue I've ever polled on," Madonna said. "The question is not if (the ban) will fall but when."
That further muddies the issue for politicians, Burkoff said. He noted the dilemma confronting antebellum judges in the North who were charged with enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act. It required runaway slaves in free states to be returned to bondage in the South.
"Some of those judges followed the law and returned them, even though it was abhorrent to them, and some of them said, 'I can't do it,' " Burkoff said.
The poll of 594 registered voters took place Aug. 21-26 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.
Mike Wereschagin and Brad Bumsted are staff writers for Trib Total Media. Wereschagin can be reached at 412-320-7900 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Bumsted can be reached at 717-787-1405 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Grosse Pointe Woods
Liggett and Northwest football teams meet with plenty on the line
By Mike Moore
Posted September 18, 2013
There are big games, and then there are the circle-them-on-the-calendar opponents that teams wait all year to face.
This Friday afternoon, two such squads will line up across from one another in a key Michigan Independent Athletic Conference tilt in Grosse Pointe Woods.
"This is one you look forward to all year," Liggett football coach Dan Cimini said of his team's 4:30 p.m. game against Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest on Sept. 20. "It's always been a great rivalry for us."
"It's one of those games the kids mark down when the schedule comes out," Northwest coach Don Justice said. "(Liggett) is going to be ready to go, and our guys will be, too. It's a chance to compete against a quality team."
It's also a game both teams desperately need to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Liggett, which defeated Auburn Hills Oakland Christian 34-0 last weekend, is 1-2 after opening the year with losses to Royal Oak Shrine and Montrose High.
Northwest, which is also 1-2, earned its lone win by way of forfeit in the opening week and has since lost to Shrine and Southfield Christian.
"We're finally healthy, and that's a big deal for us," Justice said of his guys. "Right now, there are a lot of the fundamentals we have to focus on — securing the ball, hitting and wrapping — things like that we have to do to have a chance against a speedy and talented Liggett team."
In its 44-8 loss to Southfield Christian, Northwest turned the ball over nine times.
"We have to cut down on the mistakes," Justice added.
As for Liggett, which is the defending league champ, Cimini knows Northwest has had its struggles so far, but looking past the Crusaders isn't a mistake he and his guys are about to make.
"They are going to be looking for a big win, and if we let our guard down, they can get it against us," Cimini said. "Anytime you play a rival, it's a game you have to be ready to go in. We want to win the MIAC again, and whichever team wins this game is going to have a huge advantage in the standings. The key for us is to take care of ourselves."
Liggett won last year's meeting 33-14.
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with this mascara, my lashes enter the room before I do!love, love this mascara. and that is saying alot. builds beautifully for very dramatic lashes, which is my look. great quality for the price. — 9 years, 6 months agoshelovesugar | 3 reviews
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this stuff is garbageThis product is such a rip off. Every time I watch the commercial with Eva Longoria and Jessica Alba I want to jump through the screen and rip off the falsies they are wearing to promote this tube of tripe. The products clumps horribly to the brush and is just nasty. — 9 years, 6 months agoScottsphoenix | 3 reviews
disappointedi have very short straight, thin lashes, so i thought this would help. But it didn't...it did make my lashes look slightly fuller but not longer. Overall i was very unimpressed with this product — 9 years, 6 months agofastfixitmom | 11 reviews
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worked great for me.i've tried sooooo many mascaras and i bought this with great skeptism, but lo and hehold, it worked for me. makes my eyes look bigger. almost as good as falsies. — 9 years, 6 months agomycodie | 5 reviews
best drugstore bargini have long, thin eyelashes and am always looking for a mascara to thicken. have tried so many expensive ones and not been happy. by chance bought this.....i have ladies stoping me asking what mascara i'm using...my lashes are thick, no flaking, lasts all day. will try the waterproof next just to see how that holds up...love, love this product...and yes, be sure to use the brush correctly...you will be so pleased. i still curl my lashes first...that's a must. — 9 years, 6 months agogus47shoes | 3 reviews
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Because DIORShow is expensive...This mascara is the ultimate drugstore badass. I love DIORShow with all of my heart, but it dries out too fast for me to justify dropping $26 at Sephora every 2 months. Revlon 3D Extreme does just as good a job as DIORShow but doesn't cause guilt or shame to build up in the depths of my subconscious. The brush looks a little funky, kind of like parts of the bristles have been scrapped off. I actua...read morelly thought I might have gotten a defected one when I first bought it but after buying my second I see that its just part of whatever makes this brush awesome. Anyway, for the price and beyond, this mascara is my new favorite. Makes my lashes super fluffy in just one coat, flakes minimally, and lasts well into the night. I recommend to anyone who feels the nagging pangs of overt self indulgence when dropping 20+ on other lash plumpers. — 9 years, 6 months agojessieluma | 2 reviews
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LOVE ITAt first I did not like this mascara at all... that is because I was using the brush incorrectly. I thought that the brush was too small, I am used to the gigantic brushes of Dior Blackout and the like... One must be careful to use the long bristles on the brush FIRST to lengthen the lashes, and then the short bristles to thicken. By my third day with this mascara I had it down and this is hands d...read moreown the best drugstore mascara I have ever used. It makes a HUGE difference in the way my eyes look... give it a chance and let yourself get the hang of it before you give up. — 9 years, 6 months agoChristineMarie | 8 reviews
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HorribleI have to agree with the other people that have reviewed this product...it is not worth the money. I love Jessica Alba and (of course) her lashes look great in the ads for this mascara. In real life, the brush is awkward and I have never tried a mascara that clumped more than this one. After a few uses, I threw out the tube. — 9 years, 6 months agowisconsin_girl | 9 reviews
AwfulThe "new" brush is very weird--it has bristles on some places and not in others. The mascara itself is very "liquid", so that it smears immediately, and would even without the awful brush. Do not waste your money! — 9 years, 6 months agoscdrums | 8 reviews
Misleading MascaraI recently bought this mascara thinking It would really make a big difference in my lashes. Well I guess I was kinda wrong. The brush in this mascara is too small and wimpy, and it doesn't deposit enough product on my lashes. I won't buy this product again, thats for sure! — 9 years, 6 months agoKPLeannepz1 | 161 reviews
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776Announcing Veggie Jews' 7/17/05 Lunch in San Francisco
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- Jul 3, 2005Please join Veggie Jews for lunch on Sunday, July 17, 2005, at 1 p.m. when
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Herbivore is a popular Mission District vegan eatery with an eclectic menu
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many folks say, the best vegan breakfasts in the City. It's within easy
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I'm trying to calculate the quality factor for a piezo mems device in 4.3, using the piezo physics interface. Whenever I try to calculate it, I get an error saying that it's unable to calculate pzd.Dx2 or pzd.Dx3. I for the life of my can't figure out what these two variables are. pzd.Dx I've got, but what are these two, and does anyone know what would make it unable to evaluate them?
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While temperatures reaching well into the 90s indicate that summer isn't over yet, the calendar tells quite a different story. Next week, it's already time for backpacks to be unzipped, locker doors to creak open and pencils to be sharpened.
This year, the start of the school year is also the start of new positions for 20 teachers in the Red Wing School District. As in previous years, the new teachers are scattered across the district, with nearly every building getting a few new employees.
The R-E asked each of the teachers to fill out a questionnaire providing insight into their backgrounds. Here are their responses.
Cory Thorson
Education: Undergraduate degree from University of Northern Iowa; graduate teaching degree from College of St. Scholastica
What subject will you teach and at which school? Fourth-grade at Burnside Elementary
Past teaching experience: Paraprofessional, substitute teacher, and football coach for Goodhue Public Schools (past two years)
Who was your favorite teacher? Mr. Johnson, my high school algebra teacher, stands out as being one of my favorites because he was always challenging me and always available when I needed extra help.
Why did you become a teacher ? I realized how rewarding and fulfilling it is to serve as a positive influence to as many children as possible. Also, I finally caved in to the pressure I was getting from the other four members of my family, who are all teachers.
Brianna Dressen
Education: Degree in foundations of elementary education from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
What subject will you teach and at which school? Second grade at Sunnyside Elementary
Past teaching experience: Last year I had the opportunity to long-term substitute in two first-grade classrooms in Red Wing and Lake City. I completed my student teaching experience in St. Paul in a second-grade classroom.
What was your favorite lesson? When I was in sixth grade, we studied the country Egypt. I loved the hands-on learning my teacher incorporated into the lesson. My classmates and I wrote in hieroglyphics, traced ourselves and created life-size Egyptians and made pyramids.
Why did you become a teacher? My love for teaching was inspired by my mom. Growing up, I would love to spend hours in her classroom, helping her set up her room and pretending to be a teacher.
The past two years my love for teaching has grown tremendously. Making connections with my students and their families and creating a community of learners is something I look forward to each year.
Kari Matthies
Education: Degree in elementary education from the University of Minnesota; special education licensure at Augsburg College
What subject will you teach and at which school? Emotional and behavioral differences case manager/teacher at Twin Bluff Middle School
Past teaching experience: Hastings High School Bridge Program (special education)
Who was your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher was my tenth-grade geometry teacher, who refused to let me fail, went beyond her duty to help me succeed and made me feel empowered to learn.
Why did you become a teacher? I became a teacher to specifically work with students who have learning differences. Empowering students to succeed and helping them to develop their unique strengths is my favorite part of teaching, but I also enjoy the relationships I build with students and families.
Brette VanLoon
Education: B.A. from Bethel University
What subject will you teach and at which school? Fourth grade at Burnside Elementary
Past teaching experience? I student taught in the Minneapolis Public School District. This will be my first official year.
Who was your favorite teacher? Jody Sutherland because of her loving nature and ability to make everyone feel important. Sue Strom for bringing her humor to the classroom and making fifth grade exciting.
Why did you become a teacher? I have a strong desire to help students discover and explore their strengths and passions. Kevin Larson, one of my high school teachers, impacted my decision to go into education. His understanding that students have different learning styles encouraged me and I was inspired by his genuine desire to see all his students succeed. I am confident that teaching is my calling and I am excited to pass on what I have learned.
Katie Rausch
Education: B.A. in art education from College of Saint Benedict; post baccalaureate certificate in print paper book at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
What subject will you teach and at which school? I will be teaching art (mostly 3D classes) at Red Wing High School as well as a few fifth-grade art classes at Twin Bluff Middle School.
Past teaching experience: I've taught elementary art in both the Roseville (Minn.) Area School District and Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan (Minn.) School District.
What was your favorite lesson? When I was in high school, we were given an assignment in art class to do a series of charcoal drawings based upon various phrases (such as "bird on a wire," "shifting sands," etc.). They were completely up to our own interpretation and I loved the opportunity to have artistic freedom in class. I also built a meaningful relationship with this teacher, and he inspired me to become an art teacher.
Why did you become a teacher? I have a strong passion for art and desire to share this passion with my students.
Mitchel Paulson
Education: Master's degree in counseling education from Winona State University; bachelor's degree in sociology/psychology from Winona State University
What subject will you teach and at which school? High school counselor at Red Wing High School.
Past teaching experience: Rochester Alternative High School, Rochester
Who was your favorite teacher: My favorite teacher was my high school physical education teacher/baseball coach. He taught for over 30 years and had more spirit and energy than any other teacher I've ever met. He helped shape us into quality citizens, not just good students.
Why did you become a counselor? I became a counselor because I thoroughly enjoy working with students. I want to be an advocate and role model that they can rely on as they prepare for life after high school.
Trina Petterson
Education: I earned my BA (psychology) from St. Olaf College and my Masters (elementary education) from UW-River Falls.
What subject will you teach and at which school? I am the elementary computer teacher at Sunnyside and Burnside elementary schools.
Past teaching experience: I taught LD for a year and first grade for a semester in Zumbrota and a semester of fifth grade in Cannon Falls, as well as subbing at all levels before I had my own children. For the last 10 years I've enjoyed the flexibility of being a substitute teacher in Red Wing as my boys went through school.
Who was your favorite teacher? I have many favorite teachers, ones that I had and ones my sons had in the Red Wing Schools. I have been inspired the most by subbing for the teachers in our schools and seeing all the wonderful things they do with their students.
Why did you become a teacher? I've wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I like to help children feel successful and be the best they can be.
Jamie Johnholtz
Education: Bachelor of Art in English from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; master's in education/special education teaching from the University of Wisconsin-Stout; eucation specialist, educational leadership from the University of St. Thomas
What subject will you teach and at which school? Special education at Red Wing High School
Past teaching experience: Prescott School District, Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District.
Who was your favorite teacher? Mr. Zierer, high school biology teacher
Why did you became a teacher?: To replace "you won't" and "you can't" with "you can" and "you will."
Debbie Navarro
Debbie Navarro will be teaching the mixed ages and Spanish enrichment preschool classes. Debbie has a varied background in education which includes teaching in special education, elementary school, resource and preschool. She lives in Northfield, Minn., with her husband and son.
Tom Zenzen
Education: Master's degree in industrial technology education
What subject will you teach and at which school? Industrial technology at Twin Bluff Middle School and Jefferson.
Past teaching experience: Industrial technology at Red Wing High School, Kellogg Middle School and Pepin Area Schools
What was your favorite lesson: Find what motivates the student.
Christina Hughes
Education: I graduated in May with my master's degree in speech-language pathology from Minnesota State University-Moorhead
What subject will you teach and at which school? I will be the speech therapist at Colvill Family Center and Twin Bluff Middle School.
Past teaching experience: I completed internships at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, Minn., and at the Lodoen Kindergarten Center in West Fargo, N.D.
Who was your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher was my second-grade teacher, Mrs. Keller. She was always so kind and wanted her students to succeed.
Why did you become a speech-language pathologist? I became a speech therapist because I love working with children. I love seeing a child make gains on a certain goals that we have been working on in therapy sessions. I love seeing children succeed and I am so excited to work with the kids at Colvill and TBMS!
Rachel Anderson
Education: Bachelor's in psychology from University of Wisconsin-River Falls; master's in special education from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
What subject will you teach and at which school? Fifth-grade special education at Twin Bluff Middle School
Past teaching experience: This is my first teaching position. I student taught in the Stillwater Area School District for 15 weeks.
Who was your favorite teacher? Mr. Serkowski from high school. He never taught any of my classes, but was my study hall teacher and academic decathlon coach. I was his teacher's assistant my senior year. He once said to me, "Act like you've been somewhere," and it is still the best advice I have ever been given. Mr. Serkowski was there for me at a rough time in my life. I was new to the state and missed my old home. He made enough of a difference to help me feel accepted and welcomed in my new school.
Why did you became a teacher? I want to give to my students what Mr. Serkowski gave to me: the chance to succeed and see my true potential.
Sue Gorman
Education: B.S. food science and technology from University of WI-River Falls; agricultural education teacher certification from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
What subject will you teach and at which school? I will be teaching at Red Wing High School and I will be teaching all of the agriculture courses as well as advising the FFA chapter
Past teaching experience: Agriculture instructor and FFA adviser at Clinton (Wis.) High School for six years.
Who was your favorite teacher? One of my favorite teachers was my agriculture instructor because he introduced me to all the opportunities that agriculture and FFA provides. I was the stereotypically ag student in that I grew up on a farm, but my education in agriculture initially landed me in a laboratory testing food samples as a meat inspector for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and finally as an educator and promoter of agriculture and FFA in a classroom setting.
Why did you become a teacher? I have a passion for agriculture and I want to help people become informed consumers. Everyone is tied to agriculture in one way or another, whether they know it or not. It is my responsibility as an educator to make them realize the importance of an amazing industry. Basically without agriculture we would all be naked and hungry.
Kyle Blahnik
Education: Bachelor's in social studies and education from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
What subject will you teach and at which school? I will be teaching at Red Wing High School and teaching social studies.
Past teaching experience: Long- term substitute at Tower View Alternative High School.
Who was your favorite teacher? As a graduate of Red Wing High School I had many great teachers.
Why did you become a teacher? I became a teacher to positively influence student experiences, and to encourage students to become lifelong learners.
Marita Heins
Education: University of Wisconsin - River Falls
What subject will you teach and at which school? Third grade at Burnside Elementary School
Who was your favorite teacher? I had many wonderful teachers during my education. The best were the ones that came to school every day excited to be there.
Why did you become a teacher? To make a difference, and for the excitement on students' faces when learning something new.


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I am loving this weather. I have been waking up early on the weekends to get my runs in before starting my day and it has felt great. Not before sunrise early, but whenever I open my eyes and realize that the sun is out I lace up and hit the road. I love the cool, brisk air and the fall color palette of red, orange, and yellow. The downside to all this is that there is less daylight at the end of my day during the week so I often end up having to finish my runs in the dark.
I have been consistent with my training this month thanks in part to all the inspiration I got from reading the fall marathon reports here on The Loop. Thanks for sharing. I have to say that I hope I get the chance to run New York City one day. I did my undergraduate studies at New York University and it would mean a lot to me to go back and run that course. I had better be ready if I am one of the lucky winners in the 2014 lottery which I am entering for the first time. Good luck to me.
This morning I finished my run feeling strong and confident. It was just one of those great runs that one has to cherish because they aren't all like that. While running on the local bike path, I started thinking about the 5K I am going to run in December and how I want to take down my PR at that distance this time around. I felt so good that I worked my pace down from the high 8's/low 9's into the mid 6's. I finished my run at the grocery store to grab some french bread then had the g/f pick me up so we could have french toast for breakfast.
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love it!My skin is super-sensitive, so this product is a life saver. This is the most hydrating conditioner I've found that follows the rules for sensitive skin. In combination with the Free & Clear shampoo, this is the best hair regime that I've had since realizing that fancy salon shampoos were causing a lot of my skin problems. — 8 years, 3 months agosecreteviltwin | 12 reviews
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Not a Great ConditionerI'm using this product as recommended by a dermatologist for a skin condition on my scalp. It is not very hydrating or conditioning, and takes alot of product to do any good. However, since it's the only thing I can use right now, I'm sticking with it and my skin condition is improving. — 9 years, 2 months agoDramaticDiva | 52 reviews
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Tyco MHP30-36 Metal Hybrid PPTC resettable circuit protection device
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Tyco Electronics has started to sample the MHP30-36, the first device in a family of resettable overcurrent protection devices that employs the companys new Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) technology.
MHP technology uses a new hybrid circuit protection approach that combines a bimetal protector in parallel with a polymeric positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) device. This integrated solution provides resettable overcurrent protection and uses the low resistance of the PPTC device to help prevent arcing in the bimetal protector at higher currents, while also heating the bimetal to keep it open and in a latched position. MHP technology is useful
for high-rate-discharge lithium-ion battery applications at ratings
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MHP30-36 key highlights:
- 36VDC/100A maximum rating
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Whether it's a cookie swap, gingerbread house making party, or any other holiday gathering that centers around food, the nature of these events can make it difficult for those with food allergies to attend. So we invite you to start a new tradition that focuses on other fun aspects of the holidays. Invite your friends, provide some snacks that are safe for you, and ask them to bring the drinks!
- Craft club
Pick a simple craft, like making snow globes and ornaments, cross-stitching, or painting a small canvas, and invite your friends over to get creative together!
- Wrapping party
Wrapping presents is so much more fun when you can chat and hang out with your friends at the same time. Plus you can trade wrapping paper, and lend each other a hand at tying ribbons!
- Holiday movie marathon
Rent your favorite holiday film and invite your friends over to watch. Encourage everyone to wear comfy clothes and provide safe snacks and drinks for the crowd.
- "Minute to Win It"-styled game party
There are tons of ideas online for simple, holiday-themed games to play with friends. You can ask each person to be responsible for bringing supplies for one game, and then challenge each other to see who comes out on top!
- Holiday decoration swap
Do you have old decorations, or ones that you're tired of using year after year? Ask all of your friends to bring a few items that they would like to swap, and then trade them out for new ones!
Any of these ideas is sure to be a fresh and inclusive experience for everyone attending. Focus on the fun and not the food, and you're sure to have a great time!


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Moroccan Chicken With Preserved Lemons and Couscous
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One glance at the ingredients for this recipe and I knew it was, for me, a must-try recipe. I also loved the inclusion of time for marinating the chicken. Marinating always makes SUCH a difference to the end result. I'll be making this without the red chilli, but I'm well aware that many others will probably want to increase the heat. C'est la vie! I'd also prefer to serve it with a rice dish rather than couscous. I found this recipe in the latest edition - May 2005 - of the 'Australian Good Taste' magazine.
Top Review by tracytrebilcox
I had an over-abundance of lemons, so had preserved some earlier this year, but then looked for recipes where I could use these lemons. Marinating the chicken for several hours, made it very tasty and moist, and when I cooked them with the preserved lemons, I was surprised at how delicious this was! For the finicky daughter who doesn't like couscous, I'll probably use rice the next time.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 59.14 ml fresh lemon juice
- 29.58 ml honey
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4.92 ml ground turmeric
- 4.92 ml ground cumin
- 4.92 ml ground cinnamon
- 1.23 ml cayenne pepper
- 8 large skinless chicken breasts
- 8 wedges preserved lemons
- 354.88 ml chicken stock
- 78.07 ml slivered almonds
- 9.85 ml olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, halved, finely chopped
- 1 small red chile, deseeded, finely chopped
- 236.59 ml couscous
- 78.07 ml currants
- 78.07 ml fresh coriander leaves, firmly packed
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- Combine the lemon juice, honey, garlic. turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne pepper in a large glass or ceramic dish. Add the chicken and turn over so that it is thoroughly coated with the marinade. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least three hours, preferably overnight, to develop the flavours.
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade.
- Place the chicken and the preserved lemon in a roasting pan.
- Roast in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken and lemon to serving plate.
- Wipe the pan with paper towels to remove any fat, add the reserved marinade and 1/2 a cup of the stock and bring to the boil over a high heat.
- Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from the heat.
- Heat a small sauté pan over a medium heat, add the almonds and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until toasted.
- Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over a medium heat, add the onion and chilli and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until both have softened.
- Add the remaining stock and bring to the boil.
- Remove from the heat.
- Add the couscous and stir to combine. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Use a fork to separate the grains.
- Add the marinade mixture, almonds and currants to the couscous, and cook, stirring, over a low heat for 2 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from the heat.
- Carve the chicken across the grain into thick slices, spoon the couscous among the serving plates, sprinkle with coriander, top with chicken and serve with baked lemon wedges.


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October 6, 2004
Master Bond Inc. has introduced a new high-performance, room temperature curing, two-component epoxy adhesive/sealant called EP34AN. This compound features a thermal conductivity of 22-24 BTU/in/ft2/hr/0F. Physical properties are maintained even after long exposure to temperatures in the 400-4500F range. EP34AN has superb dimensional stability and a low coefficient of expansion. It also exhibits superior electrical insulation properties.
For more information, call (201) 343-8983, fax (201) 343-2132 or visit http://www.masterbond.com.
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Carnival Pride - Mexican Riviera: Carnival Pride Cruise Review by Rick
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Carnival Pride - Mexican Riviera
Destination: Mexican Riviera
Embarkation: Los Angeles
Embarkation was relatively smooth with the online easy check in procedures. I would recommend that if you are close to L.A. then use the parking garage and just pay the fee. Ten dollars a day. We flew and had some difficulty trying to get our van back to the airport. We should have just driven the 6 hours from where we live. Oh well, live and learn. Having said that I think the Pride is an absolutely beautiful ship and very large. It was laid out nicely as far as deck plans and floor plans. The renaissance art throughout the ship was for me, nice to look at however, I can see how some people could find More it too ostentatious and even offensive but I liked it.
It was comfortable and plenty of quiet places to sit, relax, and listen to music. There was a 3 person jazz band that was great in one sitting area, a piano man in the main atrium area, and a country singer in the casino who was my personal favorite. His rendition of friends in low places was outstanding. The casino was booming most of the time and it was a quite enjoyable place to be. All four kids quickly learned of the joys of blackjack...and the sorrows. We had a very sweet waitress from Romania named Mioyaura who was very pleasant and always there when we needed a refill. A+ for the casino services. On Celebrity they had a casino but that casino excitement just wasn't there.
We also enjoyed the overall dining experience. While Celebrity is known for the high quality food and dining experience we found that Carnival was not quite up to Celebrity's standards but it was good nonetheless. We started eating at Mermaid's grill in the morning and it was good however, we discovered eating breakfast in the main dining room on the second to the last day and it was much better. Mermaid's was very good for casual eating and there was a great variety of food to choose from. The dinner menu in the main dining room was not as wide as Celebrities but it was good. What was offered was very tasty and with a nice presentation. The portions were not very big but if you wanted more then all you had to do was ask and it was there. Our head waiters name was Alongaut from Thailand and his assistant was "Sarge". Both did there best to accommodate us and what they lacked as far as skills they made up for with enthusiasm and eagerness to please. They were lots of fun and they made the dinner portion of our trip the highlight of each day. Kudos to both of them.
Our cabin steward was Nilo, from the Philippines and unfortunately he was not very good. I tipped him 20 bucks the first day just to let him know that if he took care of us there might be more where that came from. What a waste of a twenty. Didn't see him. Rooms weren't always made up when I returned and had to call for Ice in the ice bucket upon our return from a hot day out on excursions. you would think that most people would like ice upon their return. Not Nilo. Anyway, he wasn't bad. He just wasn't very good compared to my Celebrity experience.
When we went to Puerto Vallarta we chose to go to Las Calitas, a private beach where you can snorkel, kayak, eat a hearty meal, and drink like a fish and then get a massage if you choose as it was a combination beach day/booze cruise event. I went on a resort dive there and it was a great experience although the water was somewhat murky from rains the day before. Mazatlan was for me the least favorite port. We went downtown and there was pretty much a senor Frog's on every corner. We walked around downtown but found nothing we hadn't already seen in Puerto so we walked to the beach. It is an extremely large and long beach that stretches on for miles. We found a nice little beach bar under a palapa and sat and drank coronas the rest of the day until it was time to return. Oh and we did have a nice lunch in downtown. It was the hottest of the ports and we were miserable up until we found that nice little beach bar. It appeared to me that Mazatlan is the place where Mexicans go to enjoy their vacations as we didn't see many Americans compared to Puerto and Cabo. Cabo was the last stop and we had a relatively short stay there (until 4pm) but we made the most of it. The only bad part of Cabo is when we actually got off the ship. We were all but assaulted by the deluge of people trying to get us to go fishing, parasailing, jetskiing etc...Don't haggle with these folks. Get out quick. They were like flies on ....Well, you get the picture. Cabo is beautiful though, and clean compared to the other ports. We all met at the beach in front of a nice beach bar with a view of the ship. We drank buckets of Tecate, danced, swam, rode jetskis, and had a simply wonderful time. The hawkers on the beach were out in droves though and they really got annoying.
Once back aboard, we departed for home. The last day was cold and windy outside and it was not pleasant to be outside. Throughout the week all the kids were up on deck splashing around and having fun in the sun taking up all of the pool space and hot tub space. When it was cold on the last day all hell broke loose. There were kids everywhere totally out of control with no supervision either by the parentals or by Carnival. I saw one kid run into an older man using a cane who almost fell. They would go up and down in the elevators endless, stopping at every floor, causing the elevators to run slow. A poor job on somebody's part there and Carnival needs to take a look at what to do about that type of thing. We also had some trouble with the attitudes of some of the security staff primarily in beauties dance club. They harassed 3 out of the 4 kids. They were carded several times and taken out of the club to review their licenses and one actually accused my niece (who is 19) of having a fake license. One was accused of drinking a beer that was not hers and escorted out. She was allowed back in after the intermediary of her uncle who had just bought the beer. It wasn't so much the questioning of the kids it was how it was said and the manner in which it came across. I felt they had been given a little bit of power and were determined to use it. Anyway, that is pretty much the good the bad and the ugly of the cruise.
In conclusion, I would have to say that we all had a good time and no the trip wasn't perfect but it was good and most of my issues are mostly trivial. I would go again on Carnival but only after thoroughly checking out what else is available. Less
Published 08/03/04
Cabin review: 8b5201
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I have been turning to all my running buddies and online fitness gurus for advice, expertise, and their thoughts. The Consensus: The ideal running weight is not an exact science. I got some great advice and much needed perspective from Dorthy over at Miles Posts. Because the truth is I too struggle with a negative body image and tend to be my harshest critic. I don't always set the most realistic expectations for myself. And with the changes I can expect post-operatively I have been more critical than usual. I loathe the body I see and all of its genetic deficencies. I just see a body that has never and will never be good enough...sigh...
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The national team boss has stressed that the world champions will have to be focussed right from the start in order to book their ticket for the World Cup
The reigning world champions were grouped with France, Finland, Georgia and Belarus in Group I, and Del Bosque demands a top performance from the Roja in their opening game on Tuesday.
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Get an overview of this hotelDowntown Monterey hotel near Fisherman's Wharf
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Located in Monterey (Munras Avenue), Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is minutes from Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo and Stevenson House.
This hotel is close to Fisherman's Wharf and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 170 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary weekday newspapers and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner, or grab a snack at a coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is located in downtown Monterey, within 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) of Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, and Monterey State Beach. The restaurant is open for breakfast daily. Also open for dinner, the restaurant specializes in dishes made from local, seasonal, and often organic, ingredients.
In addition to a heated outdoor pool, the hotel offers a fitness center. The Spa at Casa Munras, the hotel's day spa, offers aromatherapy, stone massages, wraps and other body treatments and botanical facials.
The property has a fitness center on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. A business center is on site, as is meeting space.
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fireplace in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 2
- Total number of rooms - 170
- Garden
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- 24-hour business center
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
- Free WiFi
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator (on request)
- DVD player
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Free weekday newspaper
- Phone
- Free toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Cable TV service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Designer toiletries
- DVD player
- Iron/ironing board
- Free WiFi
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
Esteban - This restaurant's menu offers dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients and features Mediterranean tapas and Spanish-inspired dishes. Outdoor patio dining is available; the lounge features a stone fireplace. The restaurant has an exhibition kitchen. Open for breakfast and dinner.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
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- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
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- Skydiving nearby
Spa Services
- Number of treatment rooms 4
- Couples treatment rooms
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
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Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per stay
- 2 per room
- Specific rooms only
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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The acclaimed novelist Lionel Shriver, writer of 'We Need to Talk About Kevin', has been named as Falmouth University's latest writer in residence at its school of writing and journalism.
She is the third writer to take on this role, following the success of non-fiction author Philip Marsden in 2012 and poet and playwright Owen Sheers last year.
Lionel will take up the post on Tuesday and her residency will continue until the beginning of May, and will see her deliver a series of writing workshops to Falmouth University students as well as open readings for students, the public, local schools and writing groups.


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Bad Personnel Choices and Delegation of AuthorityA new President must make more than 3,000 political appointments when he comes into power, a tall order. In addition, he must rely on people in other branches of government. This is where Obama made a number of real blunders. 1. Tim Geithner is at the top of the list. Geithner cheated on his taxes, got caught, and paid fines. That in itself should have disqualified him for the Treasury Secretary position since the Internal Revenue Service is part of Treasury. What message does appointing him send to the American people? But there is more: Geithner was in charge at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York at the time of the AIG bailout (under the Bush presidency). You might remember that AIG staff thought they could get banks to agree to settle for 60 cents on the dollar. Geithner said no, pay the banks in full. That decision cost the American taxpayers $37 billion. Yet somehow, Geithner's track record was not enough to deter Obama from appointing him. A bonehead decision! 2. Larry Summers is Director of the White House National Economic Council. Summers started as an academic followed by senior positions in the Clinton administration. Following a short stint as president of Harvard University, Summers started working in the financial industry.
...collected roughly $5.2 million in compensation from hedge fund D.E. Shaw ...and was paid more than $2.7 million in speaking fees by several troubled Wall Street firms and other organizations. . . .Financial institutions including JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch paid Summers for speaking appearances in 2008. Fees ranged from $45,000 for a Nov. 12 Merrill Lynch appearance to $135,000 for a one-day visit to Goldman Sachs.Both Geithner and Summers came to the Obama administration from the financial community and will go back to it when they leave government. What was Obama thinking in appointing them? The two operate as a team. They kept Volcker away from Obama and made sure the
driven largely by frustration over her lack of voice in Obama's economic team, and her inability to get input past the firewall of Larry Summers and Tim Geithner.I am at a loss over why Obama made these two appointments. There are plenty of good economists without ties to the financial community. Things would be very different if Obama relied on James Galbraith, Paul Krugman, Robert Reich, Laura Tyson and/or Paul Volcker for economic policy.


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I love my dog and would be devastated if I ever lost her. I'm sure those reading who have pets of their own can empathise.
That's why I urge all pet owners to check that their pets are microchipped.
From March 2015 the Welsh Government has committed to introducing compulsory microchipping for dogs. This measure means that from March 1, 2015 all dogs will be required to have a microchip with their details recorded on an authorised database.
While this new law is welcome, it is also long overdue. Microchipping has fast become as much a part of responsible dog ownership as having a collar for your dog or taking them to the vet when ill.
Plaid Cymru have been talking about compulsory microchipping for years and arguing that all breeders should be getting puppies microchipped before they leave their mothers.
Already over 60 per cent of dogs are microchipped so there's a good chance that your dog is too. If not, it is easy to get done.
Some dog charities offer free microchipping at their centres, but if there's not one close by, your vet is likely to be able to help. It only cost £1 to have my dog microchipped.
The police, dog wardens, animal shelters and vets all have microchip scanners and The Kennel Club donated scanners to every local authority in England and Wales in support of the new law.
This means that if your dog ever gets lost, it will be easy to trace you and reunite you with them. This could save a huge amount of heartbreak and save animal charities and local authorities time and money. A dog from Barry was recently reunited with his family after ten years thanks to microchipping.
Unfortunately, despite the increasingly widespread use of microchips, currently almost half of all lost microchipped pets are still unable to be reunited with their families because their information is out of date.
Not only will the new law make microchipping compulsory, it also requires dog owners to keep their details on the database up to date, particularly if they sell or give away their dog.
So if you have a dog, it's important to investigate getting them microchipped or, if they already have been, double checking that your details on the database are correct.
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Very Moist Banana Nut Bread
Recipe by peppermintkitty
This is a very easy, "no mixer" bread to make. It is very moist and a little heavy type banana bread. The really important thing to remember is using all black bananas to get my same results. I always use 5 medium sized bananas and this recipe makes 2 loaves. Also, I've never used buttermilk, but sour milk instead..a little vinegar added to regular milk. I've used this recipe since 1972 and last year made 32 loaves to give away for Christmas! It's truly a wonderful bread. I only bake it until the toothpick comes out almost clean, as we like it really moist. If you over bake it, or wait til the toothpick is completely clean, the bread will be a lot dryer. I realize some like it this way, so thats why I've given this hint. My family and friends would rather have it a little under done than over. It's so good with coffee, butter/jelly or I like mine just plain. I bake it in tin foil pans and it freezes wonderfully. I try to always have one or two in the freezer for company, or a little gift. This recipe came from a ladies club cookbook. The kind where everyone contributes recipes, they are made into a recipe book and sold to make money for charities. All the cooks are just plain "down home" country gals that produce miracles in the kitchen. It's my favorite cookbook and I've almost worn it out and it can't be replaced. I know there are many banana bread recipes here, so thanks for trying this recipe. I hope you enjoy it!
Top Review by cass_i2002
I have used this reciepe for yrs also. It is the best ever. Very moist!! But I use 1 1/2 cups of sugar ,1 cup white n 1/2 brown. I find 2 cups to be to sweet. Also if you are n a hurry and don't have time for bananas to turn black or don't have any in the freezer, you can buy bananas n put them in the freezer till they freeze(about an hour) take them out, let them thaw, put them in a baggie in the fridge over nite. It will turn them black n mushy.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 473.18 ml sugar
- 2.46 ml salt
- 532.32 ml flour
- 177.44 ml vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 4.92 ml vanilla
- 6.55 ml baking soda
- 59.14 ml buttermilk (I've always used sour milk)
- 236.59 ml chopped pecans
- 4-5 bananas (use completely black bananas, this is very important)
Directions See How It's Made
- Heat oven to 350°. Grease or spray 2 loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with a masher or by well washed hands.
- Dissolve soda in buttermilk-- use a larger container as it will foam up quite a bit.
- Mix all ingredients by hand and add in 1 cup chopped nuts. Bake at 350° for 1 hour, or until toothpick comes out ALMOST clean.
- Totally clean will mean a dryer loaf.
- Let cool 15 minutes after removing from oven and remove from pans.
- Or, let cool, cover with foil, slide into freezer bags and freeze.
- Great when using tin foil pans.


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Are you or your kids in need of a new bike helmet or does your old one does not fit snugly against your head? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should stop by one of four bike helmet clinics in Anoka County.
You do not need to schedule an appointment, but Safe Kids Anoka County has a limited number of helmets available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost per helmet regardless if it is for a child or adult is $13. Only cash or checks are accepted.
You do not have to be an Anoka County resident to purchase a helmet at one of the clinics.
Safe Kids Anoka County said wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent.
The Blaine Police Department, 10801 Town Square Drive, is hosting clinics on Tuesday, April 8 and May 6, both from 4-8 p.m. Call 763-785-6113 for more information.
The Fridley Police Department, 6431 University Avenue NE, is hosting a 4-6 p.m. clinic Wednesday, April 30. Call 763-572-3626 for more information.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office, 13301 Hanson Blvd. NW, in Andover will hold the last clinic 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. Call 763-767-4671 for more information.
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