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Porsche North America Qualifies Fifth and Seventh at Road America
Posted by: newsla on Aug 10, 2014 - 06:35 AM
Porsche North America Qualifies Fifth and Seventh at Road America
Porsche North America, the official Porsche works program in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, placed its pair of Porsche 911 RSR GT Le Mans (GTLM) class cars fifth and seventh on the grid for Sundayâs Continental Tire Road Race Showcase. The qualifying effort came as the team is learning to maximize a new Adjustment of Performance package introduced here at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsinâs Road America racecourse. The two-hour and 45-minute event will take the green flag at the classic 4-mile American road course at 1:15 p.m. CT tomorrow.
Porsche 911 RSR
In GTLM class, North Americaâs premier category based on sports and GT road cars which run under the rules of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, all three Porsche 911 RSRs qualified in the top-ten. As a result of an Adjustment of Performance (AoP) granted by IMSA, the rules body for the series, Porsche introduced a revised rear wing, front splitter and air restrictor for the Porsche 911 RSR at this weekendâs race. Leading into todayâs 15-minute qualifying session, the two Porsche North America factory cars and customer Team Falken Tire have used the free practices to learn the new configuration for the racecar which is based on the seventh-generation of the iconic rear-engine sportscar. Knowing the primary objective is tomorrowâs race, the engineers and drivers have focused on the race day setup â a consistent platform rather than a car which will be quick for only two to three qualifying laps. The No. 912 Porsche North America Porsche 911 RSR driven by American Patrick Long (Playa del Rey, California) in qualifying and shared with Denmarkâs Michael Christensen in the race, ran a lap of two-minutes, 4.550-seconds to be fifth-quickest in the GTLM class. Teammate Nick Tandy (Great Britain) trailed just behind in the No. 911 Porsche 911 RSR he co-drives with Richard Lietz (Austria). Tandyâs lap of 2:04.685 was seventh in class, 0.938-seconds behind the pole position-winning BMW Z4 GTE.
The third Porsche 911 RSR in the field, that of privateer Team Falken Tire, driven by factory driver Wolf Henzler (Germany) in qualifying today was tenth in class with a time of 2:06.527. Henzler teams with Braselton, Georgiaâs Bryan Sellers in the No. 17.
Porsche 911 GT America
Mario Farnbacher (Germany) turned the fastest practice lap in the GT Daytona (GTD) field in the one-hour practice session just before qualifying. He continued his fine performance to earn a second-row, fourth-place position for tomorrowâs race in the 15-minute GTD qualifying session behind the wheel of the No. 23 Alex Job Racing Porsche 911 GT America that he will share with Ian James (USA). Farnbacherâs teammate, Leh Keen (USA), in the No. 22 Alex Job Racing Porsche 911 GT America, qualified right behind in fifth place in the car he will share with Cooper MacNeil (USA).
The Porsche 911 GT America competes in the GT Daytona class (GTD). GTD was created for the 2014 season as part of the merger between the American Le Mans Series and the Rolex GRAND-AM Championship (ALMS GT Challenge and Rolex GT), and calls for production-based sports cars which allow one professional driver and one amateur driver to share the race car.
Patrick Long, No. 912 Porsche 911 RSR: âWeâve done a lot of research and tried to develop on simulation but weâre learning every single time that we run. Even up to the last minutes of the final practice we were making changes. I was pretty happy with how the car was balanced for qualifying. I think we have a good base to work off of for the race. Weâll just keep our heads down and push forward for the race. Itâs going to be a tough fight tomorrow.â
Nick Tandy, No. 911 Porsche 911 RSR: âMy qualifying lap was really good. We need to work more with the new parts on the car to get it working better but we are making improvements and learning every lap.â
Mario Farnbacher, driver, No. 23 Alex Job Racing Porsche 911 GT America: âDuring practice yesterday, I expected more grip from the track. For the first two practices, we were fine-tuning the set-up. We had some very fast runs on sticker tires, and I turned the fastest lap in the session just prior to qualifying. In qualifying we know that the best lap on the tires is the second one and that was my quick lap. We are not the fastest car, but the Team Seattle-Heart of Racing Porsche came out the fastest Porsche in the field, so that is good for the team.â
Owen Hayes, Director of Operations, Porsche Motorsport North America: âWe would have liked to be up a little bit further in qualifying. However, we have our homework to do coming to a track with these new parts. We found a good balance but not the perfect balance for qualifying. It is a little bit of a new environment for us with these parts and the most important thing is to focus on the race. Itâs all going in the right direction. In the high downforce sections we are not looking too bad and that is what we were trying to get with the adjustment of performance. Weâre looking forward to the race.â
The Continental Tire Road Race Showcase will be broadcast in North America, Sunday, August 10 on FOX Sports 1 beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET. Live timing and scoring as well as a live international video feed can be found at www.IMSA.com.
GT Le Mans Qualifying Results:
1. No. 56 BMW Z4 GTE, Jonathan Edwards (USA), 2:03.747
2. No. 93 Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R, Jonathan Bomarito (USA) 2:03.813
3. No. 91 Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R, Marc Goossens (Belgium), 2:03.930
4. No. 55 BMW Z4 GTE, Bill Auberlen (USA), 2:03.964
5. No. 912 Porsche 911 RSR, Patrick Long (USA), 2:04.550
6. No. 4 Chevrolet Corvette C7-R, Oliver Gavin (Great Britain), 2:04.650
7. No. 911 Porsche 911 RSR, Nick Tandy (Great Britain), 2:04.685
10. No. 17 Porsche 911 RSR, Wolf Henzler (Germany), 2:06.527
GT Daytona Qualifying Results:
1. No. 007 Aston Martin V12 Vantage, James Davison (Australia), 2:09.079
2. No. 94 BMW Z4, Dane Cameron (USA), 2.09.293
3. No. 33 SRT Viper.GT3-R, Jeroen Bleekemolen (Monaco), 2.09.345
4. No. 23 Porsche 911 GT America, Mario Farnbacher (Germany), 2:09.345
5. No. 22 Porsche 911 GT America , Leh Keen (USA), 2:09.434
6. No. 73 Porsche 911 GT America, Kevin Estre (France), 2:09.471
7. No. 58 Porsche 911 GT America, Jan Heylen (USA), 2:09.555
8. No. 44 Porsche 911 GT America, Andy Lally (USA), 2:09.753
13. No. 27 Porsche 911 GT America, Andrew Davis (USA), 2:10.886
14. No. 18 Porsche 911 GT America, Alex Davison (Australia), 2:11.444
15. No. 81 Porsche 911 GT America, Damien Faulkner (Ireland), 2:11.759
16. No. 19 Porsche 911 GT America, Christian Szymczak (USA), 2:12.460
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Sounds like a homework assignment, in which case your resources for help are reference materials from the class and your TA.
Show us what you have come up with so far.
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The "Wimpy Kid" will be back this fall, with a most un-wimpy first printing.
"Cabin Fever," the sixth book of Jeff Kinney's mega-selling "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, is coming out Nov. 15. Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams, announced Thursday a first printing of 6 million copies, among the biggest for any book in recent memory. Over 40 million "Wimpy Kid" books have sold worldwide.
One reason the print run is so high: No e-books. Abrams president and CEO Michael Jacobs said he and Kinney agreed that the technology was not yet adequate for the heavily illustrated works and that it was good to have kids read on paper.


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LG GD330 PreviewLG GD330
This is our preview based on a preproduction unit, expect the review soon.
This is a global GSM phone. It can be used with AT&T and T-Mobile USA.
About a year ago we reviewed the LG Secret that features interesting design elements. Now the Korean manufacturer seems intent on launching a lower-end handset that slightly resembles the Secret. Let us introduce you the good-looking and affordable LG GD330.
The LG GD330 looks quite stylish, although we won´t go as far as to say the manufacturer has gone off the deep end and overspent on materials, which given the price tag of the phone is pretty understandable. Its shiny face side doesn't house anything out of the ordinary. The phone sports a 2.2-inch QVGA display and the navigational buttons are right below, along with the multitasking menu key. The soft keys here aren't standard, but touch-sensitive ones. We didn't encounter any issues using all phone buttons, including those located on its either side. They are handy to press with both your right and left hand, plus the numeric keypad is fairly large, so we don´t think anyone would have troubles with it either.
The numeric keypad of LG GD330 is fairly large, so we don´t
You can compare the LG GD330 with many other phones using our Size Visualization Tool.
Do you remember what the most unique feature of the LG Secret is? The carbon battery cover. Instead, the GD330 is equipped with a black plastic panel with a leather-like pattern on it. Certainly, it helps towards a lower price, but it also lends some color to the phone design, so we think it hits the mark. The 2-megapixel camera, which is far from the Secret's 5MP sensor, is located in the upper left corner of the back.
The software running on the LG GD330 won´t catch you off-guard with ground-breaking novelties or apps. On the other hand, you won´t have to get used to new menus or waste time finding where, say, the notes app is, since the interface is virtually identical to the one on the LG Secret. If you need to know more, please take a look at our review of the LG Secret KF750.
The software running on the LG GD330 won´t catch you off-guard with ground-breaking novelties or apps
The LG GD330 isn´t brimming with extra features and neither has it been made of expensive materials, but then again, it comes with an affordable price-tag and stylish design. We think the handset has got what it takes to appeal to people on the lookout for a nicely-looking device they won´t have to break the bank over. The aging LG Shine KE970 can be had for about as much, sports all the features the GD330 does (except for the Radio), but adds autofocus to the camera and offers a different style when it comes to design.
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This is our preview based on a preproduction unit, expect the review soon.
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1. behold--me (Posts: 650; Member since: 22 Jun 2009)
screen coulda been bigger. A LOT BIGGER
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2. KlaudyŚka.AA. xDD . ;* (unregistered)
Great mobil phone, really.! xDD . . ;D
LG GD330 Preview
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"The Menagerie" (Part 1) Screenshots and FX Video [Updated]
UPDATED: sorry for the delay…here are the screenies (as usual click for full size)
UPDATED: sorry for the delay…here are the screenies (as usual click for full size)
The folks at CBS Digital were kind enough to let TrekMovie.com visit CBS Television City to get a behind-the-scenes peek at how they are breathing new life into Star Trek. Getting chosen as the effects house to create the new CGI effects for the remastered Star Trek was quite the coup for CBS Digital. As Craig Weiss, Director of CBS Digital says "it is huge deal – the biggest thing we have done so far." Every single one of their twenty artists does at least some work on Trek, with over half of them dedicated full time. CBS had to bring on about 8 new people in order to meet the rigorous work schedule. Most of the new people are crowded into a single dimly lit (to avoid glare) room that used to be called 'the morgue'. It is quite a thrill to look around the workstations and see the various bits and pieces of recognizable Star Trek elements being worked on. It is clear from just a quick visit that each member of the team is dedicated to their craft and to digitally recreating the magic of Star Trek.
(wmv) also StarTrek.com has a preview of the new Botany Bay…
With Shatner hedging on if he will have a role in Star Trek XI, it seems appropriate to show a promo of his new gameshow 'Show Me The Money'… and if that isn't enough for you…here is another version, and yet another
(wmv) thanks again to my pal in Chicago
JJ Abrams was in Beverly Hills Wednesday to present an Atrios Award to his longtime casting director April Webster. TrekMovie.com was there and got a moment to talk a little Trek XI. Abrams confirmed our earlier story on the film's current status and Spring 2007 production start. He also explained why he hasn't yet committed to direct and talked a bit about why he thinks Kirk and Spock continue to endure…see the (shaky) video. video removed full transcript for the TrekMovie.com Abrams 'mini interview' below…
Two weeks ago TrekMovie.com revealed that the CBS Trek Remastered team were working on a new model for the Starship Enterprise..and it arrives this weekend. CBS Digital was kind enough to let TrekMovie.com visit their offices and we can say that the new model is a big improvement, here is a little peek. (click for a closer look)
(download WMV / pics of the new spooky castle) thanks again to our ChiTown Reader for scaring this up for us
It looks like Tom Cruise won't be beaming up. As we reported yesterday there is a new rumor about Tom Cruise and JJ Abrams being in talks for a cameo role in Trek XI. TrekMovie was skeptical so we looked into it and so far cannot find any corroboration. Paramount insiders say they know nothing about it, and Arnold Robinson, a publicist for Mr. Cruise, tells TrekMovie.com "that story is not true." As yesterday's article stated, WENN (who first reported the rumor) don't exactly have the best track record on these things. However WENN's Editorial Director Kev Lewin tells TrekMovie that they stand by the story, but also stated "we are not on that story anymore, that is yesterday's news."
According David La Fountaine, exec-producer on Trek Remastered and Exec VP at CBS Paramount, there there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the Star Trek Remastered project. As everyone knows, each week the CBS digital team send out a new digitally remastered CGI-enhanced version of the Star Trek: Original Series for broadcast syndication. La Fountaine tells TrekMovie.com that what we are seeing is only one of the many different versions of each episode that the team is making. The first version they make an unedited or 'network' version without any CGI enhancements but with all the digital remastering from the original source. Then they make the CGI enhanced version of the full length version, and then edit it down for syndication. This means that some of the new CGI effects being done are not being seen in the syndicated versions. Plus all 3 versions are being done in both High Definition and Standard Definition. In addition all the new CGI space shots and matte paintings are being done in 16:9 wide-screen, so every time you see a new shot in Trek Remastered there is a bigger HD version waiting in the wings.
This week Trek Remastered has a Halloween theme with 'Catspaw'…check out the brand new spooky castle… click to supersize it
With so much reporting on other things, thought we should update you all on that other little Trek project Although Trek XI is still just in 'development' there already is quite a lot of activity going on. According to studio insiders the assumption is that Trek XI will get a greenlight and will be one of Paramount's tentpoles for Summer 2008. Apparently the first draft of the script is due shortly and the Abrams team are already seeing actors for the major parts. Although no names are available, TrekMovie is told that "many A and B listers have been in and out of Abrams offices" (which are actually still on the Disney lot). One Paramount source tells TrekMovie that it is possible there will be a casting announcement even before the script gets final approval and the film gets the greenlight (which should be sometime in December/January). "Although it hasn't been greenlit yet, it is as close as you get around here," said the source. Still unclear how many TOS roles are being recast, but another source indicates that the treatment included the characters of McCoy and Scotty in addition to Kirk and Spock. The 'Kirk's first Mission' plotline (which TrekMovie first reported in August) still seems to be the prevailing assumption amongst those TrekMovie has spoken to, but still nothing firm so it is still in the realm of 'rumor'.
(download wmv)…plus a bonus Trek promo from Chicago's MeTV
TrekMovie got some time with Trek Remastered Producer David Rossi to talk about how the project is going and where they are going next. Like any Trek endeavor, the CGI-enhanced Trek Remastered project has spawned much discussion. In general the show has been well received. The re-recorded theme and the digital transfers get a lot of praise. Much of the CGI work like the new matte paintings and planets have gone over quite well, and some of the live action touches have been pleasant surprises. However, much discussion has focused on how CBS have been digitally recreating Kirk's classic Enterprise. Many seem to feel that the team have not got it quite right yet, but what may surprise the critics is that the producers at CBS agree. "It is not that we are unhappy with the work, but it is not yet the Enterprise as we want to see it" says Dave Rossi, going on "we want it to be there as much as everybody else does." And this is not just talk; the team has a plan…and a new model.
Grace Lee Whitney (Janice Rand) only appeared in 8 episodes in the first season of Star Trek before being let go amid some controversy. But fans remembered Yeoman Rand and she came back (as Lt. JG Rand) for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. She went on to appear in three more Trek films (III, IV & VI) and even an episode of Star Trek Voyager ('Flashback'). She is again reprising her role for the new independent Trek film 'Of Gods And Men'. TrekMovie chatted with the actress about playing Rand again as well as her thoughts on a new Rand for Star Trek XI.
Captain Kirk Meets The No-Win Scenario The Enterprise crew discovers an alien time machine on an uncharted, lifeless world. In a fit of drug-induced paranoia (it's an accident, kids — I can't stress this enough; don't do drugs, stay in school), "Bones" McCoy leaps back into 1930s New York and alters history such that the "Star Trek universe" never happens. Kirk and Spock go back in time themselves in order to fix history; in a twist familiar to anyone who has read much of Harlan Ellison's work, a blameless young woman who loves the protagonist has to be killed in order to make Everything Okay Again.
download wmv …once again, thanks to our favorite loyal reader in Chicago UPDATE: Screenshots and Audio from I'Mudd Remastered
In the last week a new DirecTV commercial has shown up that features William Shatner playing a movie era Captain Kirk. The commercial is part of DirectTV's new 'fourth wall' campaign were they show scenes from popular films re-edited to have some of the actors talk to camera about the clairty of DirectTV. Previuos commercials featured Vern Troyer from 'Austin Powers' and Ben Stein in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'. The new Trek commercial uses footage from Star Trek VI. Walter Koenig and Leonard Nimoy are also featured, but it appears their footage is taken from the original film. And here it is… download wmv
TrekMovie visits with Of Gods and MenThe crew for the independent Trek web mini-series 'Of Gods and Men' (henceforth referred to as OGaM) did some location shooting in L.A. last weekend and TrekMovie.com was there. The first thing you notice when pulling up to the location is that this does not look like the proverbial 'bunch of fans in a barn' scenario. The scene looked like a typical L.A. filming location complete with honey wagons, equipment trucks, trailers, P.A.'s running around screaming into their headsets and extras milling about. What was different about this is that most of the extras had pointy ears. OGaM has turned a little corner of the San Fernando Valley into the planet Vulcan.
Here is the promo for this week's Trek Remastered. Looks like the Guardian of Forever is getting a makeover. download wmv …again thanks to our favorite loyal reader in Chicago
Next summer Paramount Pictures is bringing the Transformers franchise to the big screen in a live action movie. The film is directed by Michael Bay and written by Trek XI scriptwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Weeks ago we covered their streaming video Q&A session where they mentioned an upcoming fan contest. This week marks the start of the contest where they are letting fans submit lines for their script. 10 entries for a line of dialog will be recorded by star Peter Cullen (the voice of Optimus Prime) with the winning entry ending up in the final film. Paramont along with Orci and Kurtzman are to be applauded for their fan outreach on Transformers. With Orci and Kurtzman also having exec-producer credit for Star Trek XI we can only hope that this kind of feedback and involvement will be in store for Trek fans as well. The Transforms film is just finishing up principal filming and will be released on July 4th. The official website promises to provide many goodies like pictures, video, blogs, etc but so far it all says 'coming soon' Go to the Offical Transformers Site to Enter in the Contest
Our favorite loyal reader in Chicago sends us the latest promo for this weekends Star Trek Remastered episode.
TrekToday interviewed Star Trek DS9 star Alexander Siddig and it appears that he has put Trek behind him. Siddig talked about his successful post Trek career and only said "next question" when asked if he would be interested in getting a call from Trek XI's JJ Abrams. He also said that he doesn't think his Syriana co-star Matt Damon would want to even be in Trek XI, telling TrekToday "Damon would be a great Trek captain, but I'd be a little surprised if he has agreed to do it, frankly." Check out the full interview for more. We still dont know if a new Sulu will be in StarTrek XI, but it seems the old Sulu is getting one more shot. Star Trek's George Takei will reprise his role as Sulu for the popular online fan film "NewVoyages" which is shooting a new episode this week. With his usual humility Takei tells AP "My coming back is crucial to the existence of the Enterprise…It's classic drama, and it's rip-snorting good." More coverage on the TrekFan Film phenom at Forbes.
A week ago HDNet began showing Star Trek: Enterprise in HD. This makes it the sole source for any Star Trek TV in HD, as the new Trek Remastered is not being broadcast in HD (story). Since they currently have a monopoly on Trek in HD, TrekMovie.com contacted HDNet to see what is next and owner Mark Cuban himself answered our questions about the future of Trek on HDNet. Cuban tells TrekMovie.com that HDNet has spoken to CBS Paramount about the new Star Trek Remastered in HD but they are not interested in the show presently. Cuban did say he was open to HD version of other Trek series (like TNG) in HD if they become available, telling TrekMovie.com "It depends on the response to this series. If we find a lot of people are subscribing to HDNet to see Enterprise, we will of course look for more." But for the 10 Trek feature films in HD, Cuban is ready to go, telling TrekMovie "we are in discussions about them." Cuban and HDNet did not give any further details on when we might see the feature films in HD and our sources within Paramount and CBS are still trying to figure out where in the vast former Viacom empire deals with HDNet are struck.
A week ago we reported how WWME is really running with Trek Remastered, here is a new promo featuring Chicago fans version of the Star Trek opening monolog and theme: Are we seeing a resurgence of original series nostalgia…JJ Abrams is certainly banking on that.
Sociologist John Tenuto shares some preliminary findings from his study of scifi fandom… The concept of the Star Trek fan is a myth.Those attending Star Trek conventions see a variety of people that questions the simplistic view that all Trekkers are the same. Star Trek fans are multifarious in political views, occupation, demographics, and shape. Yet, the myth persists that all Star Trek fans are similar. Similarly geeky. Similarly minded. Similarly shaped. Similarly bereft of social relationships. This is not true. Never has been. Probably never will be.
Week 2 of Trek Remastered gives us Devil in the Dark. Don't expect much in terms of new space effects with Kirk and a few red shirts hunting Horta. That being said this week will mark a Trek Remastered first with some redone (and possibly animated) versions of the old matte paintings. Check our listings for your station and showime (if your local time is not there then send us a tip to add it). Promos are already airing, here is one from Chicago (thanks to a loyal reader) TrekMovie.com will have screenshots and a review up this weekend, and if you see any promos for Trek Remastered let us know. but you don't need to wait for that to tell us what you think of Devil in the Dark Remastered.
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Because Trek Remastered is syndicated the airtimes are based on the local broadcaster, with the show often being aired in the wee hours of the morning. Some stations are taking a different tack and Chicago's WWME is a perfect example. Up until recently Star Trek Enterprise showed at 11 am on WCIU in Chicago, the nation's third largest media market. When Star Trek Remastered was announced Weigel Broadcasting, who had the conract for Enteprise, took it as an opportunity. They decided to move the show to 6pm Saturdays and put it on WWME (also known as 'MeTV') with a rerun on the following Sunday night at 11 pm. "It is a much better time and a pefect fit for MeTV," says Sean Long Program Director for Weigel. MeTV almost exclusively shows reruns of classic TV shows and starting next week Trek will be preceeded by the classic scifi show Lost in Space. "We are really excited about the the show and especially the new effects," said Long. They were so excited about new Trek they issued a press release and have been heavily promoting the show (see previous story). "We expect better ratings for the show in its new slot," said Long. WWME are already happy with the results telling TrekMovie.com that their overnight ratings showing a 550% improvement for the timeslot (previously airing back to back episodes of Batman). "Enterprise never really found its audience, but the classic show is for everybody," said Long. WWME plan on continuing to promote the show and said they would even be interested in showing Trek in its uncut form if CBS made that available.
On Thursday, William Shatner breezed into Richmond BC for an event so far off the radar it didn't appear on his website's official schedule. Shatner was in BC to host the first ever Canadian Awards for the Electronic Arts and Animation. Prior to the show there was a "Champagne Reception" and it was here that Shatner fielded all manner of Trek related questions. The press gaggle was on him like an EF Hutton commercial peppering with questions, however Shatner did try to stay on message about Canadian animation. As a result, many of his replies to Trek questions were brief and often showed his trademark sarcastic wit. On how he he celebrated the 40th anniversary of Trek Shatner quipped, that he and "George Takei spent some time alone together but I'd rather not go into details."When asked by one reporter about his years as Capt. Kirk, he said: "I'm all done talking about that stuff." He did say that he thought that the role of Captain Kirk should be played by somebody very handsome, "just like in the original series," being careful not to endorse Matt Damon when the interviewer mentioned his name. When asked about JJ Abrams, he quipped in reply, "JJ Abrams? Who's he?..is he an actor" — still apparently stinging from the"odourous gas" comments earlier in the week and trying to dodge any further controversy. When asked if he was involved in the production of Star Trek XI he replied "I haven't been asked for input on the new movie".


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Time For Thanks Giving…October 5, 2016 at 12:03 am | Posted in Daddy-O, Depression, Food, Recipes, Sisters, Toeses and Noses | Leave a comment
Tags: Christmas, Cooking, Dinner, family, kids, Recipes, Side Dishes, Stuffing, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Veggies, Yummy
Fall is here and even though we can still wear shorts and t-shirts, it's turkey time again. Actually, wearing shorts the second week of October isn't all that unusual. In Southern Ontario where we live, we often get an 'Indian Summer' – a blissfully warm few days of gorgeous sunshine which follows the first frost of the season. I haven't noticed any frost lately, but it has been quite cool. This past Summer was so hot, the cool weather was a blessed relief.
My Sister passed away last week. She died from complications during a normal surgical procedure. Saying she and I never got along was a mild understatement. I shed about 5 tears. Anyone who knows me, knows that is unusual because tv commercials can make me cry. Watching a particularly heart-wrenching episode of Grey's Anatomy makes me sob. I was despondent when my darling Dad passed away last year. For my Sister, 5 tears. I am free. Enough said.
Canadian Thanksgiving is this weekend and I'm hosting dinner – I'm so excited, I haven't looked forward to anything in a long time. I love cooking Turkey – the house always smells so wonderful that you can't wait for dinner.
I told Lexy she was cooking the Turkey this year. She's a little panicked, thinking I was serious 😉
I wanted to post some of the side dishes I plan on serving. I'll add pictures later. As I've said in previous posts, I started this blog to record my children's antics and to house some of the family recipes for them when they're older. As I found out last week, one never knows when your time will be up.
Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash
1 – Medium sized Butternut Squash, scrubbed and sliced in half length-wise, seeds removed
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
Water (enough to go halfway up the Squash in the Slow Cooker)
In a bowl, combine Butter, Brown Sugar and Pumpkin Pie Spice, mix until combine and spread over Squash halves.
Place the Squash halves cut side up in the slow cooker – cut into smaller pieces if they don't fit properly – note they will shrink a bit as they cook.
Carefully pour water down the side of the Slow Cooker making sure you don't pour directly on the Squash. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-7 hours or until the thickest part of the Squash is very soft when poked with a knife.
Carefully remove the Squash from the slow cooker, trying not to lose the sugar/butter mixture or burn yourself. Note, you can keep the Squash in the Slow Cooker until you're ready to eat, just make sure the cooker is turned off.
Using oven mitts if the Squash is too hot to hold in your hands, scrape the soft flesh into a large bowl with a spoon, careful not to get the tough skin and stir to combine all the yummy juices and spices.
I used to just use Cinnamon and Brown Sugar, but I also liked a bit of Nutmeg flavour. Then I had a brain wave and decided to use Pumpkin Pie Spice which already has both of those plus Ground Ginger, Allspice and Cloves. It's a heady mixture that pairs amazingly with the succulent Squash. Just go easy on it, a little goes a long way. I suggest you start with 1/2 of the 1/4 teaspoon first, mix it with The Brown Sugar and sample – see if you like the flavour strength. If not, add a bit more until you're satisfied. It's so good – even Lexy likes it.
The next dish is one of my favourites and can be cooked when the Turkey is done – if your oven is like mine, the Turkey will take up the whole oven. This dish is the ultimate comfort food, dreamy vegetables baked in herbs – amazing with gravy or on their own. The beauty of this side dish is it doesn't matter if you have this exact combination of root veggies, pick your favourites.
Oven Roasted Root Vegetables
2 Medium Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1″ pieces
2 Large Parsnips, peeled and cubed into 1″ pieces
2 Medium Red Onions, peeled and cut into quarters
1 Rutabaga (or large Turnip), peeled, cubed into 1″ pieces
4-5 medium Yellow Fleshed Potatoes such as Yukon Gold (a Canadian invention by the way), peeled, cubed into 1″ pieces
4-5 medium Carrots, peeled, cut into 1″ pieces
1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried Rosemary
1 teaspoon coarse Salt
Several rounds of Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Preheat your oven to 450F
Place all of the chopped veggies in a bowl. The above quantities are an approximation – you will need enough veggies to fill a sheet pan completely, but loosely (to allow for flipping the veggies during cooking).
Drizzle the oil over the veggies and sprinkle on the seasoning, salt and several good rounds of fresh ground pepper, mix well to coat.
Place a length of non-stick Aluminum Foil on your sheet pan. Dump the seasoned veggies on the pan and spread out evenly.
Place in the oven and cook for approximately 30 minutes and stir. Cook for another 30 minutes or until the veggies are fork tender and not burned. Stir and flip the veggies so they caramelize and brown on all sides.
Place in a serving bowl and enjoy. Try not to eat too many before they get to the table.
The veggies will hold in a covered dish on the stovetop for 4-5 hours if you want to make them in advance. They can be served at room temperature.
Turkey Stuffing (for inside the bird)
My Mom's recipe, it flavours the bird from the inside and tastes incredible.
1 Package Pork Sausage (Maple Leaf makes a great Pure Pork Sausage just for this purpose)
2 Slices dark Rye Bread (Dimpflmeier makes wonderful Rye but regular sandwich bread or pre seasoned turkey stuffing bread is also fine for this)
2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
1 Large Onion Diced
1/2 tsp Poultry Seasoning
Ground Black Pepper
Garlic Powder
Sauté the diced onion until barely translucent. Add the minced Garlic and sauté for a few more minutes. Remove from heat. In a large mixing bowl, place the Pork Sausage, and the sautéed Onions and Garlic. Add 1/2 Tsp. Poultry Seasoning, several rounds of freshly ground Black Pepper, and 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder.
Tear the bread into bite sized pieces and add them to the mixing bowl. Mix the mixture thoroughly but not too much that it all breaks down. Form into a loaf and stuff into the cavity of the bird (make sure there are no giblets in there first!).
When the Turkey is cooked, remove the stuffing – it should come out whole like a meatloaf. Slice and serve with dinner.
Dressing – for Outside the Bird
1 loaf Turkey Stuffing Bread (if you can't find the pre seasoned bread, use a loaf of white bread and make sure you have lots of Poultry Seasoning)
Poultry seasoning (if you don't have pre seasoned bread)
1 large onion diced
1 large clove Garlic, minced
2 half sticks unsalted butter, cut into slices – half for inside the mixture, the rest on top
4 packages OXO Chicken Bouillon powder and hot water prepared to package directions, set aside – note, you may not need all of the Bouillon; or you can use boxed low sodium Chicken Broth (Campbell's)
Water, enough to fill the pan half way up the loaf
Saute onions until translucent and then add garlic. Saute for a few more minutes until the garlic is softened. Remove from heat.
Make the bullion as directed on the package in a measuring cup. Alternately pour a cup of boxed Chicken broth into a measuring cup. Set aside.
In a large bowl, tear 1/3 of the loaf into small, bite-sized pieces. If you used regular white bread, sprinkle liberally with Poultry Seasoning, then proceed to the next step.
If using the pre-seasoned loaf, scatter half the onion mixture over the bread. Sprinkle some of the bouillon liquid or Chicken Stock over the bread and onions until the bread is just moistened. The bread should hold a shape if you squeeze it in your hand, but it shouldn't release any liquid. Add a few pats of butter. Mix to incorporate.
Tear another 1/3 of the loaf and add the remaining onions and garlic and more bouillon or Chicken Stock as above. If using the unseasoned loaf, add another round of Poultry Seasoning. Mix.
Tear the remaining pieces and repeat as above.
Tear two pieces of Aluminum Foil and overlap slightly. Dump the mixture onto the centre of the foil and shape into a loaf that will fit into the baking dish with some room on the sides of the dish.
Place pats of butter all over the top and wrap the foil around the loaf so that the opening is at the top. The dressing will steam in the oven, so the water can't get in it.
Fill the pan with water, half way up the foil making sure water can't get into the package.
Place, covered, in a 350F oven for half an hour. Remove lid and open the package for browning. Place in the oven for another 1/2 hour. The dressing is done when the top is crispy and a knife comes out clean when inserted into the middle. So good with gravy 🙂
A Very, Merry, Un-Birthday to Me…September 8, 2016 at 12:02 am | Posted in Birthdays, Depression, Family Ties, Miscellaneous Crap | Leave a comment
Tags: birthday, family, parents, Tuborg, Viking
I miss my Dad.
I lost him a year ago, on my last Birthday. That's why I've decided not to 'celebrate' my Birthday this year – it's too painful. Not that I've ever really celebrated my Birthday in my Adult life. I've never liked it, but was never sure why. I think now that it may have been foreshadowing.
I had so many things I wanted to write about him. I can't see the point right now. He's gone and it still hurts, nothing will change that. I've felt so lost this past year, not really knowing what I was doing – everything was just automatic. It's been very difficult getting over the grief.
I have so many good memories of him. From the many camping trips we took when I was a kid – my brother and I lying down in the back of our Zephyr Stationwagon – seatbelts were not mandatory in those days. We drove through Hurricanes to reach the East Coast, only making it as far as Prince Edward Island.
Back in the early 1990s, my Dad took my Mom and I home to his native Denmark to reunite with family that he hadn't seen since he moved to Canada in the 1950s. I have such fond memories of that trip – Denmark is a beautiful country. It was fascinating seeing the Viking Longships, meeting relatives made infamous in my Dad's many stories and just taking in the breathtaking countryside. I learned a lot about my Viking heritage during that trip and my Dad was so proud to show me his country. He was a lousy translator though. Apart from the fact that the Danish language had evolved in the 40 years since he had left, and he didn't know a lot of the new words – his siblings found his old fashioned way of speaking charming – and amusing. Dad would get so excited to tell me something one of my Uncles had said – they being of a generation that didn't learn English in school (if they made it through school in the first place). He would repeat what they said in Danish back to me. "Engelsk Dad, Engelsk" (English Dad, English) I would have to remind him. Even funnier was when he would repeat what I said to my relatives in English instead of Danish – the looks they gave him because they didn't understand what he said was priceless.
My command of the Danish language was less impressive than his. I remember asking one of my Uncles if he wanted, what I thought was another beer – I held up a beer bottle and said to my Uncle "mere Ost?" (more cheese?) – No wonder he was confused.
So tonight I think I will raise a glass of Tuborg in his honour and drink a toast to his memory. Skål Dad, I miss you.
Thank You, Gord…August 22, 2016 at 7:51 am | Posted in Family Ties, Miscellaneous Crap, Toeses and Noses | Leave a comment
Tags: #CBC, #Courage, #GraceToo, #ManMachinePoemTour, #TheHipDotCom, Gord Downie, Tragically Hip
I'm not a Tragically Hip Fan. That is, I didn't used to be. I could never get past Gord Downie's voice – just like Mr. Neil Young, you either loved them or hated them. I was somewhere in between. I could appreciate the music, the lyrics spoke to you – and there was always a song or two that you could completely relate to.
Like the rest of the nation, I watched the Tragically Hip's Farewell concert on CBC on Saturday night – without hyperbole, it was a moving experience. The humanity of it cannot be put into words, Gord's the poet – so we let him do it. Through the TV screen you could feel the magic. You could feel the love. You could feel the raw emotion as more than 25,000 people (6,000 of which were packed into the K-Rock Centre) came to bid farewell to a Canadian legend, to see Gord and the boys play one last time.
I am converted.
I read somewhere in Twitterverse that Gord Downie isn't dying, he's living. When he has every right to stop performing and just hang with his family and friends – he chose to give his fans a chance to say goodbye.
If there's one thing to take away from all of this, if there is one message to convey – show the people you care about that you love them.
Thank you, Gord.
Time Marches By Too Quickly…July 12, 2016 at 12:17 am | Posted in All Things Doodle, Birthdays, Family Ties, Miscellaneous Crap, Sisters, Toeses and Noses | Leave a comment
Tags: birthday, Teenager
I've had a lot of difficulty composing this post, after all it isn't every day that your biggest-little one turns 13. I've had a lot of things in my mind that I want to say to her. She's heard them all before a million times – yet one can never hear that they are loved too many times.
I'm not sure where to start. My beautiful daughter has far exceeded my expectations. Her sweet smile is all I need at the end of a tough day. Lexy is so bright and intelligent and charming – she has a soft spot for babies and animals and they naturally gravitate to her.
I am so unprepared for her to grow up – I've said this every year. I wanted her to stay three, because when she was three, she was goofy, and cuddly and wanted nothing more than to be with her Mom. Now she's a teenager (EEK!), who's still just as goofy, cuddles on occasion and wants nothing more than to be with her iPod… sometimes it feels like she no longer needs me.
I've tried to teach her the best I can about the things I know. How important family is, especially Sisters. When you have a good family like ours, they will stick by you, no matter what. I've tried to teach her to be respectful of others, to be kind, and have empathy for those less fortunate than yourself and to be a good person.
Happy Birthday Doodle – I love you more than yesterday and almost as much as tomorrow… Love, Mom xo
More Cheesecake…July 3, 2016 at 4:57 pm | Posted in All Things Doodle, Caityisms, Family Ties, Food, Recipes, Toeses and Noses | Leave a comment
Tags: cheesecake, Chocolate, Dessert, Recipes, Yummy
It seems like I bake a lot more than I do. I created this blog originally to capture the crazy antics my kids were doing. My blog evolved over time to include family recipes – so that my girls would always have them for when the are older. Hopefully some day they'll make some of my recipes for their kids…
Ingredients (Crust):
- 1½ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 4 Tbsp (half a stick) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1/8 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp Shredded Coconut
Ingredients (Cake):
- 3 Packages (8 Ounces each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- ¾ Cup Sugar
- 1 Tsp Vanilla
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Package less 1 cup (reserve for the Ganache topping) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (PC Decadent Brand if you can find them, otherwise Nestle Tollhouse will do)
Ingredients (Ganache Topping):
- 3/4 Cup Whipping Cream
- 6 Squares Baker's Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate
- 1 cup reserved Chocolate Chips
- Scant 1/8 Tsp Cinnamon
Let all ingredients come to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place a cake pan filled with warm water on the bottom rack, just below the rack where you will put your cheesecake. This will create a humid environment and can prevent cracking.
In a separated 9" Springform pan, place a piece of non-stick foil over the bottom plate before putting the two pieces of the pan together. Crumple any excess foil up over the edge.
Spray the entire inside of the pan with non-stick vegetable spray.
Place Graham Cracker Crumbs into the prepared pan
Melt Butter and add to Graham Cracker crumbs.
Add Cinnamon, Sugar and Coconut.
Mix by hand for best results.
This mixture should feel like damp sand and should hold a shape if you were to press it in your palm.
Press into the bottom the Springform pan using your hand or the bottom of a metal measuring cup. There should be enough crumbs to go up the sides of the pan by about a ¼".
Bake for 10 minutes then remove from oven.
In a mixing bowl, beat Cream Cheese, Sugar and Vanilla together on medium speed until combined.
Add Eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition – careful to not over beat.
By hand, gently stir in Chocolate Chips.
Pour batter into the pan and tap several times on the counter to bring any air bubbles to the surface.
Bake for 50 minutes, turning after the first 30 minutes.
At the end of baking, turn the oven off, but keep the Cheesecake in the oven for another 1/2 hour – don't open the door! Don't even peak! Just let it be…
When the 30 minutes are up, take the cake out of the oven and allow the cake to cool for an hour on the stove top or counter.
At the end of the hour, run a knife around the edge of the cake, but don't take the ring off.
Place the cake, uncovered, in the fridge to cool for two hours.
Remove the cake and cover with either foil or plastic wrap.
Chill at least eight hours or overnight keeping the ring attached.
Remove the cake from the fridge but don't take off the ring.
Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in Cinnamon.
Add the baking squares and reserved chocolate chips and continue to stir slowly until incorporated (this takes a minute or two).
The sauce should be very thick when all of the chocolate has completely melted.
Pour over the top of the Cheesecake.
Chill at least 2 hours for best results, run a knife around the edge to loosen the cake.
When you're ready to unmold the cake for serving, remove the Springform ring and place a piece of paper towel on the top of the cake, invert the cake in your hand and remove the bottom Springform plate.
While the cake is still upside down, place a cake plate or serving platter on the bottom of the cake and invert carefully.
To serve, use a hot, dry knife to slice each piece.
Sometimes, depending on my mood, before the ganache sets, I'll sprinkle the top with roasted, slivered almonds. Or mini chocolate chips. Or toasted, chopped hazelnuts … or … fresh, ripe raspberries!
For an extra treat, serve with some fresh Whipped Cream and sliced Strawberries. Yum Yum!
So Hungry…May 31, 2016 at 1:12 pm | Posted in Family Ties, Food, Recipes, Toeses and Noses | Leave a comment
Tags: Barbeque, Dough, Empanadas, Pulled Pork, Recipes, Yummy
What does one do with a pound of yummy leftover pulled pork?
We've already had Tacos. Don't feel like sandwiches. That leaves no alternative, I think tonight's menu will have to be Empanadas … 🙂 I've made them before and quite liked the a basic Empanada recipe I found, so I thought I'd give it another go.
Ingredients for the Dough:
Make 2 batches of dough for approximately 48 Empanadas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus some for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cups cold unsalted butter cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup Ice water (approx)
- 2 Cups Leftover Pulled Pork
- ½ Cup Shredded 'Mexican Inspired Cheeses' (Pepper Jack, Mozzarella, Cheddar mix)
- 1 cup frozen Corn 🌽
- A dash of your favourite Barbeque Sauce if the Meat isn't moist enough
- 1 Egg, Beaten with a Teaspoon of Water
Get the Pulled Pork Recipe here (you'll need to prepare this the day before).
In a food processor, combine Flour, and Salt for about 10 pulses. Add the Butter cubes, spreading them out as much as possible. Pulse about 20 times until the Butter has broken down to pieces approximately the size of a pea and started to incorporate into the butter.
Transfer the Flour/Butter mixture to a large bowl. Crumble the mixture through your fingers to break down any remaining large pieces of butter, but be careful not to do this too long or the butter will become too soft.
Beat egg yolk into Ice Water and drizzle over flour mixture, mix with a spatula until the Dough looks ragged and there isn't any remaining Flour in the bowl. You may not need all the water or you may need more – it will depend on how hot it is in your Kitchen and what the Humidity level is.
Turn the Dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a ball. Cut the ball into two pieces. Flatten each piece into a 6″ circle. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the Fridge for 1-2 hours to firm.
After the Dough has chilled, remove one circle from the Fridge. Roll the first circle on a lightly Floured surface until it's approximately 1/8″ thick. Using a 3″ Biscuit Cutter, cut as many circles out of the dough as you are able. You can throw the scraps away. I re-mashed them and re-rolled to get another couple of circles. This is a major no-no in the baking world because now the Butter has melted and the Gluten has activated – it's possible a couple of your Empanadas will be tougher because of this. Doesn't matter, I'm still hungry 😉
Repeat the process with the second disc.
Place all of the discs on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. See all the butter specks in the pastry? <— That's what makes a flaky pastry 🙂
For the Filling:
Add the Barbeque sauce (if using), corn and Cheese mixture to the Pulled Pork, mix well.
Crack the Egg in a bowl and add the Water. Whisk well with a Fork to make the Egg Wash.
Take a circle and moisten the rim with a bit of Water.
Put a spoonful of the Pulled Pork mixture into the centre of the circle and fold the Dough over onto itself, creating a half-moon. Use a fork to seal the edges and set aside. Once all of the Empanadas have been made, place them in the freezer for 15 minutes or the Fridge for 30-45 to chill again. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F.
Take the Empanadas out and line two baking sheets with Parchment Paper or Non-Stick Foil. Lay the Empanadas on the baking sheets, brushing them with a bit of egg wash. Bake until golden brown, approximate 20 minutes, spinning the rack after 10 minutes. When the pastry is golden, the Empanadas are done. Let cool for five minutes before eating. Enjoy 🙂
Each batch of dough Makes approximately 20-24 Empanadas. Serve with a Barbeque-based dipping sauce combined with your favourite Salsa. You can also use any remaining sauce from your pulled pork. Enjoy, I know I will 🙂
You Know You've Lost a Pet When …March 3, 2016 at 5:02 pm | Posted in CKD, Depression, Family Ties, Food, Kidney Disease, Miscellaneous Crap | Leave a comment
Tags: Cats, CKD, Death, depression, family, Rainbow Bridge
Damn this is hitting me hard … 😦
See my post about Charlie's quirks – https://doodlesmom.wordpress.com/2010/04/02/cats/
Another Goodbye…February 29, 2016 at 3:42 pm | Posted in CKD, Depression, Family Ties, Kidney Disease, Miscellaneous Crap | 1 Comment
Tags: Cats, Christmas, CKD, family, Rainbow Bridge
The house is so empty now.
I notice it especially after the girls have gone to bed. There's no one pestering me for a cuddle-on-demand, or hoping to benefit from my nightly Cheesies snack.
For those of you who are not cat, or pet-person, stop reading now.
We had to put our Male cat, Maverick (Mavvy) down on Saturday. He was battling end-stage Kidney Failure. Our Vet told me, during one of our many talks about his declining health, that if he were Human, he would have been on Dialysis. We are very familiar with Kidney Disease in our family, but it doesn't make it any easier. In December or January, the Vet told me that any measures we took at that point would only to be to prolong his life, not 'fix' it. He was trying to be kind, knowing what Mavvy meant to me, to us – yet he had to drive home the message: enjoy the time you have left with him.
We had 15 good years with our Cats. Mavvy was pre-deceased by his Sister Charlie in November. Charlie had Cancer. She had a large tumour in her abdomen, the size of a man's fist.
We didn't know, until it was too late.
With Charlie, it was obvious that it was her time to cross the Rainbow Bridge.
She loved us unconditionally.
Well, as much as a female cat can love anyone. She was unique. She was beautiful. She was snarky. She was my Bobcat. If you entered the same room as her, she would let you know you were on her property. She would make a sound, a trill, her version of 'hey I'm here'. She wanted affection on her own terms, she'd walk over for a pat on the head and scratch under the chin and after a few minutes, would go back to one of her favourite spots.
Alex would say, typical female – she would leave after she got what she wanted.
There was no question that it was Charlie's time. She lost so much weight, didn't want to eat and could hardly walk. The option of Euthanasia wasn't up for debate. She was running out of time and we wanted to spare her a painful death. She deserved that.
Mavvy though, was my boy through and through. I fell in love with him the minute I saw him. He was all ears and paws and had the most mischievous look about him – I knew he was going to be trouble. We were only looking to get one cat, a female, but then they showed me her Brother and that was it for me.
The two kittens spent the first few weeks sleeping on my neck or chest. Charlie gave this up after a while, I guess when she got too big or Mavvy claimed me all for himself. The two of them were inseparable. They would sleep together, play and groom each other. They were crazy cats.
The first Christmas we had them, they were about 3 months old. They thought the Christmas Tree made a great jungle gym. They nearly knocked the tree down one day in their excited obsession playing with the ornaments. It was years before I could place ornaments lower than three feet off the ground – first because of the cats, second because of my young girls.
The first time we had my Father-in-Law over for dinner, I remember being in the kitchen, fixing whatever it was we were having for dinner. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw my FIL's hand reach out and grab Charlie by the scruff of the neck. She jumped up on the table and helped herself to the butter.
They were little stinkers.
Every night for 15 years, up until last Friday, Mavvy would try to lie on my chest. Most times he succeeded and I'd have to put the iPad aside because he wanted my attention. Now. He would rub his head against the side of my face in greeting as if to say "Hiiiiiiiiiiiiii" – even if he just saw me a few minutes ago. He would 'bark' to let us know he was absolutely starving and we had to feed him. Both of those things he also liked to do at 4:30 in the morning. He was such a pest. His affection knew no bounds. His soft purrs were always so comforting.
After we lost Charlie, we were afraid he would go into mourning for her. He seemed for the most part, to be fine. We could tell he would call for her sometimes. When he was in the basement he would make a cry that sounded like he was saying 'Hel-lo'. I think at first, he was calling her. We noticed his coat was looking scruffy. I thought it was because he wasn't grooming himself – Charlie used to make sure he had a daily bath, and she was no longer there.
Just before Christmas, Mavvy got very sick – he couldn't hold his head up on his own and other things. We thought that would be it for him, but we changed his diet and gave him vitamin supplements and he seemed to perk up and be his old self again. His coat was soft and silky again, like it used to be. It was encouraging. We (I) thought his problems were in the past and he could have a few more years with us.
Shortly after that it seemed that he was becoming Diabetic again because he was suddenly ravenous, all the time. Even after we fed him, he wanted more food. He was also drinking and peeing a lot.
Last week he started lying on the kitchen floor a lot. The floor is cool and both he and Charlie did this near the end.
Thursday night he refused his vitamins and didn't want his canned food. He ate a bit of Kibble only. He also spent a lot of time in the basement, sitting in the chair next to Alex's computer that he and Charlie used to share at night. He wouldn't come when he was called. He stopped pestering me for food. He would lie in front of his water dish, even if he wasn't drinking. He just lay there. I was actually worried he would drown if he fell asleep.
Friday night when the girls and I came home, he wasn't there to greet us. Normally he would be on the steps, waiting for us to get home. Lexy found him in the chair in the basement. The hiding instinct had begun. His breathing was rapid. He couldn't get comfortable. I didn't know it at the time, but we had our last evening cuddle.
The next morning Lexy and I went to see my Mom. She surprisingly remembered Mavvy and asked how he was doing. When we got home, his breathing was worse – fast but shallow and laboured. He looked worn out.
We took Mavvy to the Vet (our regular Vet was closed so we had to go to the emergency Vet). She told us it was suspected he had fluid around his lungs which was causing him to have great difficulty breathing. The only way to know for sure was to have x-rays taken and tests run. She said he may not survive the x-ray. We made the decision to let him be with his Sister. One of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I feel guilty. I hope it was the right decision. I hope he knows how much he was loved.
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The draft may be already underway by the time you read this. Some college or high school kid is going to be at the start of his dream, going from the greatest thing his town has seen in twenty years to another kid getting off the bus in Arizona. It's a transition most don't make. Few will ever get far enough to even get noticed in this column, not that it would be a good sign if they were. What's more surprising is that few teams will truly consider how many of the picks they make will be sapped by injury. The shotgun approach to the draft remains in full effect, years behind the careful scientific study of players by the NFL and NBA. More than any other change the Lords of Baseball could make in the draft, a true baseball draft combine could do more to save money than any other single act. It's time.
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20:06:21:27. Outline of coverage. Insurers shall include
the following information in or with the outline of coverage:
(1) A graphic comparison of
the benefit levels of a policy that increases benefits over the policy period
with a policy that does not increase benefits. The graphic comparison must show
benefit levels over at least a 20-year period; and
(2) Any expected premium
increases or additional premiums to pay for automatic or optional benefit
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Authorities in Egypt's al Azhar University have expelled 76 students [2] from the different faculties of the university over their alleged "involvement in riots."
MENA news agency reported on Sunday that the decision had been made after "the investigation proved the students took part in activities which violate university regulations."
It added 36 female students from the university's branch in the Nile Delta city of Zagazig were among those expelled by al Azhar authorities.
Al Azhar has been the scene of anti-government protests with continuous clashes between security forces and students [3].
Dozens of student protesters have been tried for opposing Egypt's military-appointed authorities since the start of the academic year in August.
Egyptian security forces are accused of heavy-handed crackdown and random arrests during the protests. Several students have died in the clashes with the police. [4]
Egypt has been experiencing violence since the country's first democratically-elected president, Mohamed Morsi [5], was ousted on July 3, 2013.
Rights groups say at least 1,400 people have been killed in the political violence since Morsi's ouster, "most of them due to excessive force used by security forces."
An Egyptian court also has recently sentenced hundreds of members [6] and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood, including its leader Mohamed Badie, to death.
[1] http://www.syndigate.info
[2] http://presstv.com/detail/2014/05/05/361372/egypt-alazhar-univ-expels-76-students/
[3] http://www.albawaba.com/news/egypt-azhar-university-569599
[4] http://www.albawaba.com/news/student-killed-egypt-clash-543457
[5] http://www.albawaba.com/news/egypt-divided-celebrations-and-anger-morsi-overthrown-504098
[6] http://www.albawaba.com/video/B7nHm0bha80
[7] http://www.presstv.ir


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Have Ford Questions? Ask a Mechanic for Answers ASAP
if it is the clutch that has failed,and if the pulley is still good then depending on the scenario you have a few options. If the a/c clutch or pully arent making any noise when the a/c is off,but IS when the a/c is engaged, then you can unplug the cycling switch connecter(or the a/c compressor connecter) to prevent the compressor from turning on. If the clutch itself has failed but the pulley is ok, then ,given with the correct tools, you can remove the a/c clutch without removing the compressor, and either remove the loose parts from the clutch disc and reinstall it, or you can install a new clutch disc,which costs around $70. If the pulley itself is noisey,then unfortunately the only way to correct this is either by removing the compressor and installing a new clutch and pulley, or you can check with your local autoparts store for a serpentine belt that is for a non-a/c equiped vehicle to bypass the compressor all together
this info helps me to bypass the air conditioner but will that be effective because the main problem I have right now is that the car is stalling (won't idle-"check engine" light is on) because it is tripping the fuse that controls the air conditioner controls a bunch of other stuff. I was told it was related to the air conditioner and there is no after market part avail to bypass the air conditioner
local autoparts stores should be able to match up a belt that could bypass the a/c compressor ,but if the fuse keeps blowing, i would suspect the a/c compressor to be seized, which isn't uncommon on these models, and if this is the case then i would suggest unplugging the cycling switch on the accumulator,on the passenger side underhood, this will prevent the a/c clutch from engaging and attempting to turn the compressor if it is seized, and this should prevent the vehicle from stalling. Given it is a seized compressor causing this concern


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It's been a while since I have posted from the heart. I co-hosted a fabulous event last Wednesday night benefitting the YWCA of Metro Atlanta.
We collected clothes to benefit the Women in Transition Program. We want to thank ATLANTA for coming out and showing out. We were able to donate a room full of clothing to benefit this awesome charity. We would also like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors for donating clothing, time, resources, and prizes to ensure we had an awesome event!
A portion of the Shimmer Boutique 440 sales went directly to the Women in transition Program Directly. You might be asking yourself what is Shimmer 440? It's the flyest new boutique on the south side of Atlanta. Celebrity Stylist Denise Niecey wanted to bring her sense of style to Atlanta. A Shimmer Girl can be a super slim chick or a pretty plus size diva. Their clothing range in sizes 0-18. Shimmer also have the shoes game on lock with shoes ranging from size 5 through size 12. Being pretty frugal I was delighted to discover that Shimmer's prices range from $10 to $200. Definitely a spot for all pretty girls. Check out some pics from our event and check out the fashions of shimmer:
As you can see we have tons of pictures. You can find the rest on our Facebook Fan Page: Pretty Girls Rock Dresses. I want to publicly thank Chanda M. Scott for the awesome pictures.
I want to thank my fellow hostesses for helping to create an awesome event.
Kudos to Denise of Shimmer Boutique for being so pretty. May God bless her and Shimmer Boutique 440!
I also want to thank the ladies of the YWCA. Pretty Girls Rock Dresses is all about empowering women and girls. When you take care of women and girls you take care of the world. Be on the look out for more Pretty Deeds AKA EVENTS! 🙂
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Video Shows Woman In Gas Mask Ordering Restaurant Workers Into Cooler
COLUMBUS, Ohio
Columbus Police released surveillance video of a woman accused of locking workers at a Columbus McDonald's in a cooler.
Police said a female robber went to the McDonald's in the 2400 block of Lockbourne Road around 2:00 a.m. Thursday.
In the video, the woman is seen wearing a gas mask and armed with a gun.
She pulls a gun on the employees and orders them to the ground.
The woman then leads them to the back of the restaurant and locks them in a cooler.
The employees were stuck in the cooler until shortly before 6:00 a.m., when the restaurant manager arrived for his shift.
When he found the employees, he called 911.
Police said none of the employees were injured.
Stay with 10TV and refresh 10TV.com for updates on this story.
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Criminal Law
2579. Possession of Materials to Make Destructive Device or Explosive
The defendant is charged [in Count ______] with unlawfully possessing a (substance[,]/[or] material[,]/ [or] combination of substances and materials) with the intent to make (an explosive/ [or] a destructive device).
To prove that the defendant is guilty of this crime, the People must prove that:
1. The defendant possessed a (substance[,]/ [or] material[,]/ [or] combination of substances and materials);
2. When the defendant possessed (that/those) item[s], (he/she) intended to make (an explosive/ [or] a destructive device).
[An explosive is any substance, or combination of substances, (1) whose main or common purpose is to detonate or rapidly combust and (2) which is capable of a relatively instantaneous or rapid release of gas and heat.]
[An explosive is also any substance whose main purpose is to be combined with other substances to create a new substance that can release gas and heat rapidly or relatively instantaneously.]
[ <insert type of explosive from Health & Saf. Code, § 12000> is an explosive.]
[A destructive device is <insert definition from Pen. Code, § 12301>.]
[ <insert type of destructive device from Pen. Code, § 12301> is a destructive device.]
[The term[s] (explosive/ [and] destructive device) (is/are) defined in another instruction.]
[Two or more people may possess something at the same time.]
[A person does not have to actually hold or touch something to possess it. It is enough if the person has (control over it/ [or] the right to control it), either personally or through another person.]
<Defense: Permit>
[The defendant did not unlawfully possess a (substance[,]/ [or] material[,]/ [or] combination of substances and materials) if (he/ she) had a valid permit to make (an explosive/ [or] a destructive device). The People have the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant did not have a valid permit to make (an explosive/ [or] a destructive device). If the People have not met this burden, you must find the defendant not guilty of this crime.]
Bench Notes
Instructional Duty
The court has a sua sponte duty to give this instruction defining the elements of the crime.
Depending on the device or substance used, give the bracketed definitions of "explosive" or "destructive device," inserting the appropriate definition from Penal Code section 12301, unless the court has already given the definition in other instructions. In such cases, the court may give the bracketed sentence stating that the term is defined elsewhere. If the case involves a specific device listed in Health and Safety Code section 12000 or Penal Code section 12301, the court may instead give the bracketed sentence stating that the listed item "is an explosive" or "is a destructive device." For example, "A grenade is a destructive device." However, the court may not instruct the jury that the defendant used a destructive device. For example, the court may not state that "the defendant used a destructive device, a grenade," or "the device used by the defendant, a grenade, was a destructive device." (People v. Dimitrov (1995) 33 Cal.App.4th 18, 25-26 [39 Cal.Rptr.2d 257].)
If the device used is a bomb, the court may insert the word "bomb" in the bracketed definition of destructive device without further definition. (People v. Dimitrov, supra, 33 Cal.App.4th at p. 25.) Appellate courts have held that the term "bomb" is not vague and is understood in its "common, accepted, and popular sense." (People v. Quinn (1976) 57 Cal.App.3d 251, 258 [129 Cal.Rptr. 139]; People v. Dimitrov, supra, 33 Cal.App.4th at p. 25.) If the court wishes to define the term "bomb," the court may use the following definition: "A bomb is a device carrying an explosive charge fused to blow up or detonate under certain conditions." (See People v. Morse (1992) 2 Cal.App.4th 620, 647, fn. 8 [3 Cal.Rptr.2d 343].)
Defenses—Instructional Duty
The existence of a valid permit is an affirmative defense to a violation of Penal Code section 12312. (People v. Yoshimura (1979) 91 Cal.App.3d 609, 627-629 [154 Cal.Rptr. 314].) The defendant bears the burden of producing evidence of a valid permit. If there is sufficient evidence to raise a reasonable doubt about the existence of a permit, the court has a sua sponte duty to give the bracketed instruction on the defense. (See People v. Mower (2002) 28 Cal.4th 457, 478-481 [122 Cal.Rptr.2d 326, 49 P.3d 1067] [discussing affirmative defenses generally and the burden of proof].)
Elements. Pen. Code, § 12312.
Explosive Defined. Health & Saf. Code, § 12000.
Destructive Device Defined. Pen. Code, § 12301.
Permit Exemption. Pen. Code, § 12305; People v. Yoshimura (1979) 91 Cal.App.3d 609, 627-628 [154 Cal.Rptr. 314].
Substance or Material. People v. Yoshimura (1976) 62 Cal.App.3d 410, 415 [154 Cal.Rptr. 314].
Constructive vs. Actual Possession. See People v. Azevedo (1984) 161 Cal.App.3d 235, 242-243 [207 Cal.Rptr. 270], questioned on other grounds in In re Jorge M. (2000) 23 Cal.4th 866, 876, fn. 6 [98 Cal.Rptr.2d 466, 4 P.3d 297]; People v. Yoshimura (1979) 91 Cal.App.3d 609, 619 [154 Cal.Rptr. 314].
Secondary Sources
2 Witkin & Epstein, California Criminal Law (3d ed. 2000) Crimes Against Public Peace and Welfare, §§ 168-169.
6 Millman, Sevilla & Tarlow, California Criminal Defense Practice, Ch. 144, Crimes Against Order, § 144.01[1][c] (Matthew Bender).
Related Issues
"Substance" or "Material" Not Unconstitutionally Vague
Section 12312 provides that possession of a "substance" or "material" is punishable only if the possession is with the specific intent to make a destructive device or explosive. . . . When the statute is thus read as a whole, the vagueness of the meaning of "substance" and "material" is eliminated, and the terms are seen to refer to constituent or necessary items in the construction of nonlicensed destructive devices and explosives.
(People v. Yoshimura (1976) 62 Cal.App.3d 410, 415 [133 Cal.Rptr. 228].)
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Route Grade Votings
Total votes cast 43
Adjacent Routes
18m. Trend left up the lower wall to a large flake, move up to some big rounded pockets the swing right to a final crack.
Could do with a 'fluttery heart' symbol, protection is well below your feet for the crux. I thought this high in the grade for VS 4c, no idea where the '4b' comes from. An excellent route, varied and sustained.
A bit bold for a time, definitely 4c
There's no particular move that's worth 4c but it's sustained at 4b from when you cut loose off the arete. Keep your eyes open and just keep telling yourself that the holds will appear!
The climb is VS 4b, but I think there is some confusion on which level to traverse after reaching the pockets. The line in the rockfax topo looks to be too high, the wall should be traversed with your hands at the same level as the pockets, there has been some accidents with people traversing at a higher level – feet level with the pockets.
I traversed with my hands at that level and reckon it's definitely 4c. My partner, seconding, did it as a foot traverse and it's more like 5a/b, but you'd have excellent gear at your feet so a fall shouldn't be too serious even then.
Nice route, nice moves/semi-hand traverse leaving large pockets towards finishing crack. Good position and delightfully exposed. Good solo!
Very enjoyable 4b climbing all the way, superb position with good gear...excellent.
There is a large, loose horizontal flake at the start of the route. Avoid pulling outwards on it or placing gear behind it. It would hurt your toes if it was to drop.
Second what craig has said......i felt my second drop at the start, the block comes out on you like a draw opening, he pushed it back and fell onto the ropes.


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 24/12/2013 (1338 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Of course you may wish me a Merry Christmas. And I may respond with a smile, or a thank you, maybe even a same to you.
I understand what the season is, and what it means to many Canadians.
But not to all of us.
Maybe it's hypocritical to celebrate this time as a period in which the kids come home and families get together. We do have a Yule tree, and presents, and a turkey, and Yule lights on the porch, we even listen to the music of the season — Tom Jackson and Loreena McKennitt are particular favourites. Sure, I can point out that some of these traditions trace back to the pagans, when some of my ancestors were Druids and pagans and barbarians in the wilds of Northumbria.
The other side of my family, the ones from Prince Edward Island, are Irish Catholics, who have a somewhat different perspective on Christmas than do I.
If you're a Christian, you don't always have to say happy holidays to me, I'll generally take it that if you choose to wish me a merry Christmas, that you're doing so in the right spirit.
Calling me an infidel, when it's meant to be exclusionary and contemptuous and mean-spirited, that's a different matter. Declaring, as some people do in letters to the editor or in online comments, that the country was founded by and still belongs to people of your faith, I may see that somewhat differently. Refusing to recognize the diversity of Canada, that's a problem. I think that when institutions or governments or businesses don't recognize that diversity, they do so at their peril.
I used to work with a guy who sat at the next desk, who told me that I am 'racially' Christian.
Yes, I certainly am politically correct, and I'm allegedly a bunch of other things that you'll be able to read about in the posts I anticipate getting from anonymous trolls.
On the other hand, I was kind of surprised to see three emails in the last few days from Canadian Mennonite University, which wished students, staff, and people on their mailing list happy holidays. Come on, eh, any reasonable person expects that a faith-based Christian university can call tomorrow Christmas without the rest of us getting in a snit.
There were public schools again this year which had Christmas concerts, there were public schools which had winter concerts or seasonal concerts. There were public schools in which people who celebrate Christmas invited other children and teachers to experience and share their culture. When I quibble is when I encounter people who believe that public schools are the appropriate place to inculcate other people's children with their religious beliefs, and through exclusion try to steer those children towards a paricular belief system — not hearing about that happening much, lately.
Meanwhile, I'm off until I work the city desk on Sunday, Jan. 5. Late this afternoon, I'll join people of many different beliefs and non-beliefs, listen to the world's greatest choir, and sing Silent Night while holding a candle.
Peace and love, everyone.


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Witney's seven-match winning run in South West 1 East ended with a narrow 8-0 defeat at second-placed Towcestrians.
Fly half Ted Landray missed an early penalty for the visitors, while Towcestrians kicker James Falvey was off target with two fairly simple attempts.
The second of these came after Witney centre Henry Lamb was sin-binned for kicking the ball out of scrum half Chrissie George's hands.
It was 0-0 at the break and Witney gained an advantage early in the second half when home loosehead prop Zak Osborne got yellow-carded.
Landray again missed the penalty, but Towcestrians upped the ante and took the lead when George touched down after a powerful scrum.
Witney lost hooker Adam Copperwheat to injury, while replacement Matt Yuill slotted a late penalty to deny the visitors a bonus point.


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after lunch now.... weather seems to be holding it's own.
taylor: way to go on your workout! enjoy the 60 degrees!
monk: hope the hip pains go away.
outwest: keep feeling better! boo about that cough!
what's a burpee?
blu: hope you get the internship! that's a lot of interviewing for a position!
rltw: that would totally freak me out too! that's a huge number!
lucy: hugs girl! sorry about those headaches! that has got to be really frustrating!
Liz0- In my honest opinion, a Burpee is just a form of torture! LOL.
OWR- Did you go to work after all? I kind of like the idea of sitting around doing nothing today. But then again, I'm reading a great book!
Blu- Ah, I hate stress induced dreams and even worse insomnia!! Good luck at the interview tomorrow. If you get in, will you be moving to that town?
Monk- Stay away from the scale, lady! I'm sure you'll be able to lose weight quickly again after P is born!
Meli- Love the fact you're only having kids in the wedding. That is going to make for some ADORABLE pictures!!!!!!!!!
Sassy- Any updates on the stolen lunch saga?
Humboldt Redwoods Half Marathon 10.20.2013
Tiburon by the Bay Half Marathon 11.3.2013 (My Birthday!)
Napa Valley Full Marathon 3.2.2013
Half: 1:48
Full: 4:34
NC - I ended up staying home. I went through my file of important papers and found some stuff to trash, and am updating my retirement stuff too. All very grown-up.
No update on the stolen lunches ... just an email was sent out to warn people not to do it anymore! hahaha
I'll be running my first full, the Richmond Marathon on November 16, 2013!


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The Montreal Shamrocks GAC is a sports club in Montreal, Canada, associated with the Gaelic Athletic Association in Ireland. They operate under the Canadian GAA board(Eastern Canada division).
The Montreal Shamrocks GAC was established in 1948 in order to promote Ireland's two most popular national sports - Gaelic football and Hurling - to the community of Montreal.
Ever since the foundation of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in 1884, and even prior to that, there is archival evidence that Gaelic football was played in Montreal. However there is more concrete evidence that, from 1945 and onwards, Irish immigrants gave exhibitions of their native games at Fletcher Fields and at the old MAA grounds.
In 1948 the Montreal branch of the GAA was officially convened under the presidency of Martin Greene. Greene applied for, and the next year received, official approbation from the president of the GAA in Dublin.
Subsequently, the American County Board of the GAA was established to include Montreal and Toronto in separate divisions. Division IV saw Montreal in competition with teams from Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. Both Montreal and Toronto fared well in international competition as the cities were equally enriched by an influx of young Irish immigrants. Each did in fact, on more than one occasion, win the American Championship in both football and hurling.
In the early 1950s, the Montreal GAA, which had adopted the name of 'Montreal Shamrock Hurling and Football Club', was able to form an inter-squad league which consisted of five teams in hurling and four teams in football. Out of that league sprang the nucleus of the team that not only topped its Division, but also captured the Northern Division of the American League from Toronto at Kingston on October 4, 1959. Two years later, the Montreal Hurling team won the American Senior Championship against Boston GAA, while on the same day at Loyola Park in Montreal, the Montreal Football team narrowly lost to Boston Galway in a hectic final.
On 9 May 1965 the Shamrocks Football team played host to a visiting Australian Rules Football Team from Melbourne, playing the first half under GAA rules, and the 2nd half under Australian Rules. The score at the final whistle read: Montreal 29 - Melbourne 28.
On St Helen's Island Park, at the World Fair of Expo '67, the Hurling team soundly defeated the visiting New York-Kilkenny Champions, before several hundred fascinated spectators; while on the same day, the footballers were narrowly defeated by an all-star Toronto team.
On 29 October 1969, Montreal GAA entertained the Kerry Senior Football Team, All-Ireland Champions, who were on their way home from their successful American tour. Trainer Jackie Lyne and the Chairman of the Kerry County Board expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Montreal Shamrocks Club for the reception and fraternity shown the visiting champions.
On 8 October 1973, the Shamrocks Hurling team captured the American League title against Cleveland in a hotly contested game at Toronto.
In August 1974, the Shamrocks Football team played host to an Irish Civil Service Football Team at Trenholme Park. This was the first time that a visiting Gaelic football team from Ireland played in Montreal. Much publicity was given to that game by the media and several hundred spectators saw an excellent exhibition of Gaelic football under floodlights. The fitter Irish squad was victorious over their hosts.
From the mid-1970s, however, Montreal was not attracting as many young Irish immigrants as Toronto, Boston and Chicago - cities that continued to be serviced directly by the Irish national air carrier, Aer Lingus. Accordingly, the club was forced to rely on ageing veterans, and their up-and-coming sons. Competition against the traditional rivals from Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse (teams affected by the Vietnam War draft) had to be abandoned in favour of games against Canadian teams from Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton.
To commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Club, a two-day Gala Celebration was held featuring games of both football and hurling, culminating in a reception on 18 August 1984. A heart-warming citation from the President of the GAA in Ireland, Mr. Paddy Buggy, was presented and read at the Banquet.
On the occasion of his historic visit to Montreal on 24 January 1999, the President of the GAA, Mr. Joe McDonagh, addressed more than a hundred Montreal GAA club members and guests at a Gala Banquet. He paid tribute to the stalwart members who down through the years promoted and nurtured the games and culture of their ancestors, and he urged the current and future Executive to grasp the torch and carry it aloft to even higher and greater eminence.
Gaelic Football has consistently been on offer throughout the years. The Football team has most recently successfully defended their Quebec Cup title, defeating provincial rival Quebec City on October 31 to retain the cup. It marks the third time in the last four years that the Shamrocks have won top honours in the province. There is also a Women's Football team active as well.
The Hurling team made a re-appearance after a roughly 35-year lay-off at a tournament in October 2009, hosted by the Portland (Maine) Marauders GAA Hurling club, and joined by the Barley House Wolves of Concord, NH.
Montreal host a large 9-a-side GAA tournament in May each year in St.Julie, Quebec. Many teams arrive from Halifax, Quebec City, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto.
The team also compete at the Great American Irish Festival each year in Utica, New York against teams like Albany, Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo and Mason Dixon.
Both Football and Hurling teams are made up of Irish nationals and Montreal residents.
2012- To deal with the influx of football players throughout the years, The Montreal Shamrocks established its first Superleague along with its first 3 teams to join. The Griffintown Gaels, The Goose Village Blackrocks and The Verdun Vikings.
2014, The Shamrocks won the first Eastern Canada GAA Finals (Gaelic Football) in St.John`s, Newfoundland.
2017, The Winter Superleague had a new independent team debut (The Concordia Warriors) bringing the total of Superleague teams for the winter season to 4.
On June 16, 2017 hurling took center stage as its first co-ed hurling summer Superleague game took place at College Letendre between Na Fianna Rouges (7-8) & PSC Cu Chulainn (8-8). The St-Henry Harps was the 3rd team created who went on to play their first game on June 26, 2017.
Roll of honor[edit]
1961 North American Senior Hurling Champions
1973 North American Junior Hurling Champions
2006 Quebec Football Champions
2008 Quebec Football Champions
2009 Quebec Football Champions
2010 Quebec Football Champions
2011 Quebec Football Champions
2012 Quebec Football Champions
2013 Quebec Football Champions
2014 Eastern Canada GAA Champions
2014 Quebec Football Champions
2015 Quebec Football Champions
2016 Quebec Football Champions (Represented by Superleague team Verdun Vikings)


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AN ambitious £474,000 scheme to transform Hulton Lane playing fields with four new football pitches will kick off next month.
Bolton Council's blueprint, part of a £2million investment into sporting facilities across the town, was given the go-ahead by an independent planning committee in March.
The plans include two adult pitches, one youth pitch and one junior pitch to meet new FA guidelines, as well as changing rooms, toilets and a car park.
There will also be a rounders field during the summer, and a multi-use games area and playground for children is also set to be installed on the green space.
Cllr Nick Peel, executive member for environmental services, said the new playing fields will offer year-round opportunities for people of all ages to get active.
He said: "Taking part in sports and recreational activities is really important as part of a healthy lifestyle.
"The further investment we will be making in draining other pitches, refurbishing tennis courts and creating cycle trails should mean that there is something to take part in for everyone across the Bolton borough."
Hulton ward councillor Andy Morgan said he was delighted that the scheme had finally been given the go-ahead after years of campaigning.
He said: "We really welcome the investment into the ward and for the people of Bolton.
"The vast majority of residents living next to the fields are really excited about the prospect of getting the fields back to how they used to be 30 years ago."
Builders will start work in April which will involve much-needed draining of the grass to stop it becoming waterlogged during the winter months.
As part of the £2million investment programme, the council says it will also invest £300,000 in refurbishing tennis courts across Bolton, more than £200,000 on multi-use games areas, approximately £150,000 on cycle trails and £60,000 on Bolton's first outdoor gym.
Town hall bosses say there are also plans to invest more than £600,000 across other playing fields including drainage of pitches at Green Lane, Horwich; Leverhulme Park; Vicarage Road, Blackrod; and Westhoughton Central Park as well as new changing rooms at Harper Green Playing Fields and Queens Park.


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Chairmanship aspirant calls for Gor elections
Thursday February 18 2016
As wobbling Gor Mahia still smarts from the tiff with head coach Frank Nuttall, Dan Oketch, an aspirant for the chairman's position has challenged club chairman, Ambrose Rachier to call for an Annual General Meeting to enable the club members elect new leaders.
Gor has been in turmoil with coach Nuttall making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
The coach was on Tuesday detained at the Serena Hotel barely a week after a much publicised spat with the office over a contractual dispute.
At the weekend, he also had a dressing room bust up with custodian Boniface Oluoch.
The team on Wednesday began their SportPesa Premier League title defence with a disappointing barren draw by Chemelil Sugar at Moi Stadium, Kisumu.
And Oketch, who aims to unseat Rachier said that the only way to streamline matters at the club is to call for elections.
"The current office term has expired. They were elected in January 2014 for a two year mandate. Elections were due last month and it's high time the office called for an AGM.
There is need for a fresh start and I want to offer that kind of leadership.
We must not rely on sponsorship as our primary revenue but rather generate our own income through proper gate collections, professionalising the sale of merchandise and an ambitious membership drive," Oketch said.
Rachier,66, who has been at the helm of the club for the last six years is credited with leading the club to three successive league titles.
It is also during his tenure that the club's fans retuned to the stadia making K'Ogalo the most colourful and supported club in the league.