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The last several years have been great for fans of the definitive survival-horror video games series Resident Evil (Biohazard). Not only has the franchise got a Hollywood movie (and three sequels), a cgi-animated feature (and another on the way), and several new editions to the series such as The Darkside Chronicles and Resident Evil 5, but also some exciting collectibles from a variety of companies. But nothing tops Hot Toys' Video Game Masterpiece figures based on Resident Evil 4 & 5. As 2009 wound down, fans had little hope of seeing any more figures based on Resident Evil 5 outside the already released Sheva, 2 versions of Chris, and 2 versions of Wesker. But Hot Toys listened to the fans and made the surprise announcement that they would indeed create a 1/6-scale version of the fan-favorite character Jill Valentine, based on her B.S.A.A uniform in the Lost in Nightmares DLC for Resident Evil 5 (which was added in and released as part of Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition).
PACKAGING: The packaging mirrors that of the previously released characters in the Resident Evil series. The full-color box features a glossy, textured finish and has game artwork of the character on the front along with the RE5 logo. The back features photography of the figure, as well as a short bio, creative credits, and images of the other characters in the line. The flap in the front opens to reveal the figure encased in a plastic shell for protection. The accessories are packed in a separate shell that fits within the hollow in front of the figure when closed. The inside also features a landscape image from the exterior of Spencer Mansion, the location where the DLC story takes place.
SCULPT & ARTICULATION: Jills head sculpt is gorgeous, with soft features that perfectly match the in-game model and artwork. Like Sheva before her, she features the Hot Toys TrueType female body with a rubber suit that covers the articulation point and provides soft, rubbery skin on her arms and body. While it looks great, and feels more life-like it does make the figure more fragile and hinders poseability. The figure overall has around 30 points of articulation.
COSTUME & ACCESSORIES: As with the other Resident Evil characters, the place where the figures really shine is in the way of gear and weaponry. Jills form-fitting clothing consists of a blue long sleeve shirt and grey pants with sculpted grey boots and a removable tactical vest. In addition she sports a clippable belt with several pouches including a holster and magazine pouch that hang down and clip around her legs. Each of these items features an assortment of buckles, studs, and rivets to add to the realism. Jill also includes five interchangeable hands and a standard Hot Toys display base with the Biohazard 5 logo.
The figure also features a radio and headset with pouch, a knife and sheath w/ leg straps, and a removable grey cap. Unfortunately, there are some problems to note with some of these accessories. First of all, The headset did not want to stay in her ear, no matter how I bent the wire, a problem that did not arise with any other character in the line. The pin on the pouch would not fit into the hole on the soft rubber of her vest. But the biggest problem is with the hat. This piece is something I would have never expected from Hot Toys. No matter how I place it or shape it, it looks awful on the figure. It should have been a molded rubber that could be stretched on or a separate head, instead of the cloth monstrosity.
In addition to the clothing and accessories, Jill comes with a nice assortment of guns and misc. gear to help her drop some zombies. She includes a handgun, two flash grenades, two regular grenades, two different machine guns, a sniper rifle, First Aid Spray, two ammo boxes, a flashlight, two extra machine gun clips and two extra handgun clips. Im sure most of these accessories are repeats of previously released weapons and have proper names, but they werent specified on Hot Toys site like they usually are.
OVERALL IMPRESSION: Despite some minor issues with her accessories, I am very happy to have an amazing looking 1/6 Jill Valentine in my figure collection. However, with the release of this latest figure, Hot Toys most likely closes the book on any future releases from the game. I would have most liked to see another Jill in her Battle Suit/Bodyguard outfit with removable cloak and mask and the mind-control bug on her chest, but would have also liked a second Sheva in her African outfit and a Majini Executioner. But Resident Evil fans wont have to wait long for new figures as it looks like Hot Toys is next setting their eyes on Alice from the Resident Evil films!
The Videogame Masterpiece Biohazard 5 Jill Valentine is available now from Hot Toys.
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Alex Rodriguez is starting his rehab process with the Class A Charleston RiverDogs, the first step in his journey back to the major leagues and his New York Yankees.
The reality of the Yankees' current situation, though, is that A-Rod might have more of an impact on the South Atlantic League playoff race than the American League East year-end standings. The RiverDogs finished 3½ games back in the South Atlantic League first-half standings, and they entered Tuesday two games behind Savannah. The Sand Gnats are eminently more catchable than the Boston Red Sox or Baltimore Orioles in the A.L. East.
The injury-ravaged 2013 Yankees, with or without Rodriguez, just aren't very good.
Theoretically, A-Rod should help bolster the sagging New York lineup, of course. Yankees third basemen—primarily David Adams, Jayson Nix and Kevin Youkilis (before his extended DL stay)—have hit just .227 with a .598 OPS this season. Even though A-Rod, in a best-case scenario, is a shell of his former MVP self, he should easily best that anemic production.
The problem is, third base hasn't been the only issue. With so many veteran superstars dealing with extended stays on the disabled list—Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira, Curtis Granderson and Youkilis—it's amazing the Yankees managed to stay relevant in the East for so long. Manager Joe Girardi deserves ample credit for this feat.
That magic is disappearing. It might be all gone, in fact.
On May 25, the Yankees beat the Rays, 4-3, on the road in 11 innings. They tied the game with two runs in the ninth and won it on a home run by Lyle Overbay, one of the veteran super-subs who carried the Yankees early. That win lifted the Yankees to 30-18 on the season. Only four teams in baseball had a better record at the end of the day, and New York owned a one-game lead in the A.L. East.
Since then, things have gotten worse. Much, much worse.
The Yankees are just 13-21 since May 25, and only two teams in baseball have worse record over that stretch (the White Sox and Giants). They're fourth in the A.L. East, two games ahead of the last-place Toronto Blue Jays, who are trending in the opposite direction from the Bombers. As a team, the Yankees are batting .228 with a .624 OPS and 23 home runs. They've scored three or fewer runs 20 times in those 34 games (and they've lost 18 of those).
Since that win in Tampa Bay, the Yankees' three healthy stars have been excellent—Brett Gardner is hitting .326, Ichiro Suzuki is batting .308 and Robinson Cano is hitting .303 with six home runs. Aside from that trio, the numbers get ugly. Overbay, the home run hero of that extra-inning win, is batting .212 since the blast with just one more homer. Vernon Wells is hitting .153 with zero homers in 98 at-bats and Travis Hafner is hitting .161. Adams is hitting .113 as the primary third baseman.
Aside from Hiroki Kuroda (owner of a 2.95 ERA), the rotation has been good—not great—which isn't enough when the offense isn't producing. CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, David Phelps and Phil Hughes all have ERAs ranging from 4.15 to 4.95 this season, though their FIP (fielding independent pitching) numbers ranging from 3.74 to 4.41 show they've pitched a little bit better than the results are indicating. Closer Mariano Rivera has been exceptional, of course, but getting him a ninth-inning lead has been a chore.
Sure, A-Rod might help, but he's not the solution. Unless Jeter, Teixeira, Granderson and Youkilis are joining him at Yankee Stadium soon (hint: that's not happening), the best Rodriguez might be able to do is help the Yankees avoid their first last-place finish since 1990. And even that seems unlikely.

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The Thursday morning Export Sales report seemed supportive of the short-term corn outlook, since the USDA total topped most forecasts. Bulls were also point to firming cash quotes across the Midwest, arguing that ethanol industry demand is improving. However, the weather models implied better rainfall chances over Southern Brazil and Argentina next week, which kept a lid on prices all day. Conversely, those same models shifted toward a drier outlook when Thursday night-Friday morning runs were made. That almost surely explains the moderate gains posted at that time. March corn gained 4 cents to $7.44 1/2 in overnight activity, while December rose 2 3/4 cents to $5.93 3/4 per bushel.
The Export Sales report indicated strong soybean sales last week, thereby more than offsetting weak product totals. However, the increased potential for rainfall over large areas of the major South American soybean producing areas undercut the legume market. On the other hand, CBOT futures took back those losses in the early morning hours of Friday, because the weather models indicated reduced precipitation chances next week. At issue is whether a blocking ridge of high pressure dominates the skies over Southern Brazil and Argentina or moves west and leaves the door open for rain. At best, improved moisture conditions could boost South American grain and soy production significantly, whereas heat and dryness might do the opposite. We expect weather news to continue dominating the soybean complex for several more weeks. March beans surged 13 cents to $14.81 1/2 per bushel in early morning electronic action, while March soyoil climbed 0.47 cents to 53.33 cents/pound and March meal advanced $3.0 to $429.4/ton.
The weekly USDA Export Sales report probably disappointed wheat traders, since the result came in toward the lower end of industry expectations. And while the drought over the U.S. Southern Plains remains a pivotal factor for the wheat outlook, Thursday losses in corn and soybeans very likely weighed upon wheat futures as well. Indeed, the domestic situation apparently changed little overnight, which strongly suggests the early-morning gains posted at the various wheat exchanges resulted from spillover buying. Still, the global situation remains very tight, as indicated by European speculation that surging Russian wheat and flour prices will cause that country to cancel import duties and spark an influx of grain. Nevertheless, weather news seems likely to dominate short-term trading. March CBOT wheat futures lifted 4 1/2 cents to $7.84/bushel in pre-dawn trading, while March KCBT wheat jumped 4 1/4 cents to $8.42 and March MGE futures gained 3 cents to $8.68/bushel.
Cattle futures posted a surprisingly weak reaction to news that the cash markets had posted a 3-cent surge this week. We suspect market-ready feedlot supplies are surprisingly liquid at this point, thereby undercutting producer leverage when bargaining with beef packers. Moreover, persistent demand weakness, as signaled by slumping cutout values, is pressuring the packing industry. An old trader axiom holds that a market that cannot rally on good news often proves vulnerable to larger losses, so we are wary of the short-term cattle outlook despite fundamental and seasonal factors suggesting prices will surge to record highs by early spring. February cattle edged one tick lower to 127.60 cents/pound early Friday morning, while April slipped 0.05 cents to 132.75.
Direct hog markets rose substantially Thursday, thereby encouraging CME swine traders previously confounded by their inability to sustain advances through much of late January. Bulls may also have been reacting to talk of belated ham strength, since the leg muscle market traditionally rallies during the run-up to Easter. Bears can reasonably point to concurrent beef weakness as potentially capping hog and pork gains, but having the February close strongly suggests bullish momentum is building. That fact that it pushed above a short-term downtrend line also seemed significant. The loss posted by pork cutout values Thursday afternoon probably limited the follow-through gains posted overnight. February futures rose 0.10 cent to 87.70 cents/pound in early-morning action, while June slipped 0.02 cents to 98.07.
The Thursday morning Export Sales report seemed rather bearish for ICE cotton futures, since the latest sales total, at 131,300 bales, fell 39% and 44% below comparable week-ago and four-week average totals, respectively. However, after reacting badly soon thereafter, cotton traders apparently proved quite amenable to more optimistic arguments. The fact that buying from countries other than China remained robust seemed particularly compelling. The subsequent rebound greatly limited the daily decline, which in turn made bearish efforts to force prices lower rather difficult again Thursday night. Industry insiders suggest short-sellers remain over-committed to the market and seem likely to be forced to exit those positions at higher prices over the short run. As long as Chinese officials stick with their program of building domestic stockpiles to stunning sizes, the cotton outlook seems rather promising. March cotton slipped 0.06 cents to 82.89 cents/pound Thursday night, while December fell 0.59 cents to 80.56.


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MOUNT WASHINGTON - Trailing 3-2 midway through the fourth inning, the Bullitt East Lady Chargers once again found a win to win, scoring three times in the bottom of the fourth and then adding a solo home run in the sixth to beat 24th District rival North Bullitt 6-3 on Wednesday.
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AFTER a year's break, Melksham's Simon Norris returned to the Castle Combe Circuit's Sports & GT championship with a dominant victory in his powerful Mitsubishi Evo 9 special at the May Day race meeting on Monday.
Starting the specially-built machine from pole position, Norris was tentative away from it, explaining: "There was a driver issue.
"We have launch control but it can have problems so I decided not to use it, ease it off the line and then pick our way through. We also had seven year old slicks, which are very hard and very slippery."
Norris's relative lack of grip gave Keith Dunn, from Droitwich, a fighting chance in his Caterham C400, eventually finishing 2.3 seconds adrift.
Some way further back in third was Brinkworth's Chris Milner, who also admitted to a less than perfect getaway.
"I made a schoolboy error at the start with too much wheel spin,'' he said. "Then I was over ambitious at Camp, so I just brought it home for third."
Westbury on Trym's Tim Woodman took his Caterham 7 to second in class and fourth overall.
After the disappointment of the opening round at Easter when he set pole and led much of the race until his coil failed, poleman Ashley Crossey from Flax Bourton took a classy victory in the circuit's Formula Ford 1600 race.
The 15-lapper was a cracker and although Crossey led all but one lap, the dicing behind him providing plenty of entertainment for the first ten laps or so.
Langford's Roger Orgee was one of those in the thick of the action, swopping his eventual second place a number of times with Coventry's Nathan Ward, until the latter's second consecutive retirement with a mechanical problem.
Orgee said, "Yeah, Ashley's retirement was the changing point of the race. And you can see Ash has lots of experience in karting because he's very hard to overtake."
Although Yatton Keynell's Luke Cooper took a brilliant third overall and first in class B in his Swift SC92, his mood was somewhat despondent at the end, as his engine had been overheating and may well now need a major rebuild.
He said: "I really should have come in but I had a safe third and thought I would be able to cool it down but it was a bad decision, as it looks like we've screwed the engine."
A number of drivers did retire however, including Nathan Ward, who had been part of the front running group until his Spectrum developed a mysterious problem for the second race in a row.
Chippenham's Adam Higgins also had an early end to his day when a pin in the gear linkage of his Van Diemen JL12 came loose, but his brother, Richard from Burnham on Sea, gave the family something to smile about with fourth overall in his identical car.
Melksham's Ed Moore gave up on the poor handling of his JL13 Van Diemen after three laps.
Crossey's words at the podium presentation, summed things up perfectly: "I think it was one of the hardest races I've ever done."
Emulating the close racing of the Formula Fords were the leading drivers in the circuit's saloon car championship race.
Making a one-off appearance in the SEAT Leon Cupra of Melksham's Rob Ballard, was former champion, Gary Prebble, who put the car on pole, despite having never driven it before.
But it was Reading's Russell Akers in his class A Astra who took the lead and fended off Prebble for the first 13 laps, until his overheating tyres caused him to spin off dramatically on the entry to Quarry.
Prebble was understandably delighted at winning in his friend's car.
He said: "It was fantastic and a massive thankyou for Rob. Many people would think it's crazy letting me drive it and I didn't want to take a massive risk.
"Russell was very hard work. He lost it going into Quarry under braking. I could see his tyres going off as the race went on."
Prebble had a further reward, with the Abraham's Jewellers, 'Driver of the Day' award.
Calne's Tony Hutchings took second place in his Audi TT and also had a ring side seat of the action.
"It was unbelievable, everyone was so quick,'' he said.
"Russell's tyres were going off and Gary was phenomenal, as soon as he got a gap, he was off, but I'm very happy, championship-wise."
Once Adrian Slade, from Devizes, had retired from third overall after missing a gear in his class C Peugeot 106 Gti, Chard's Carl Loader inherited the class win and sixth overall, with Bath's Guy Parr second in the class and eighth overall in the Fiesta.
Bristol's Mark Wyatt was off his normal pace but took second in class B in his Astra and fifth overall, behind Bridgwater's Tony Dolley. Keynsham's John Barnard had moved up to sixth when he was hit by a back marker, his 'off' causing extensive damage to his Astra VXR.
Putting himself in the lead of the championship after being the only man to win his class in the first two races was Bristol's David Rose, in his VW Lupo.
"The car's keeping reliable, I just need to keep getting fastest laps, which I didn't do today," he said.
The class D fastest lap which eluded him was set by the championship sponsor, Russell Poynter-Brown, from Compton Martin.
Simon Tilling treated the circuit's Sports Racing series race as a test session for his new and beautiful Ligier JS49, zooming off into the distance and leaving Norman Lackford to head home the rest of the poorly-populated field.
Closing the day, was the 'Open Sports v Saloons' race.
Milner, who had already featured well in the Sports & GT race, took pole and led convincingly to the flag.
Bath's Dave Scaramanga was the top saloon in second place in his VW Vento, with Martin Perry, from Chilcompton, in third with his unique Fiat Coupe.


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Santos solid in return for Blue Jays
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Right-hander Sergio Santos made quick work of the Orioles on Saturday afternoon by throwing one scoreless inning in his first game since suffering a minor right-arm injury.
Santos retired all three batters he faced and threw just nine pitches. He induced one ground ball while recording the other two outs in the air.
"It felt good; I was happy with the inning," Santos said. "I was throwing strikes for the most part. The ball was coming out great. I felt fine, just building on another good day."
Until Saturday, Santos had not thrown in a Grapefruit League game since March 3 against the Phillies. He experienced some discomfort in his right triceps muscle later that night and was eventually shut down for almost a week.
Santos prepared for his outing against the Orioles by pitching in one Minor League game earlier this week, and he is now expected to resume a full schedule of work.
The California native is set to pitch again Tuesday in relief of Mark Buehrle. Santos would also like to throw on back-to-back days and pitch two innings in an outing before heading north for the start of the regular season.
"There's nothing right now that I'm worried about or thinking it might come back," Santos said of his injury. "I should be ready to go again on Tuesday."
Gregor Chisholm is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, North of the Border, and follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Jenny Baumgartner, Psy.D., has one of the more interesting jobs we've heard about in a long time: She's a fashion psychologist. Wait! That was never mentioned in Psych 101!
Dr. B., as she likes to be called, uses clinical experience to determine the underlying reasons for our style choices, and guides wardrobe reinvention with the goal of promoting positive mental and physical changes. We'll take that as inspiration to shop!
We asked her what certain style choices might say about us, and what changes we should consider making...
If you… Try every new trend
It might mean…. You are impulsive, easily bored and addicted to the high of acquiring the latest new thing.
You might want to try… Fighting your fashion ADHD and sticking with one style for one more season, trying on a classic piece for a change or reworking what you already have.
Example: Try wearing a classic sheath with trendy platform leopard print booties.
If you… Wear jeans most days
It might mean…. You are casual, low-maintenance and enjoy comfort.
You might want to try… To add some glamour to your life, go out one night a week to a local hot spot that prohibits jeans.
Example: Wear a jersey wrap dress so you are comfortable, but add some punch with a metallic strappy sandal and metallic clutch.
If you… Are as preppy as they come
It might mean…. You are traditional and enjoy convention.
You might want to try… Adding a little rock 'n' roll edge.
Example: Pair a polo and pleated skirt with some skull and crossbones Chucks or even (gasp!) dark nail polish.
If you… Wear the same fashion uniform every day
It might mean…. You are stuck in a rut.
You might want to try… A new activity that forces you to wear a new outfit such as going to the gym or joining a dating website.
Example: Find a sales associate to dress you, or change the color, silhouette or fabric of your outfit every day.
What's your style personality?


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Prepare Early for Earnings
Here we are, having just finished opening the gifts and digested our turkey and egg nog, and harsh reality must intrude. I am not referring to the fiscal cliff, which of course will capture the headlines for the rest of the week. While the decoy debate continues in Washington (and Hawaii), real companies are operating in the real economy, attempting to earn real profits, which will support real stock prices.
Along with profits come profit warnings, and in a week we will be entering "pre-announcement" season, that sad time of the quarter when management teams confess that earnings are not going to meet the Street's expectations. We might get a few before Dec. 31, since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that any material change in outlook be disclosed when known. However, most management teams are aware of the implication of blowing up their stock price right before quarterly and annual fund performance is calculated...and right before annual bonuses are calculated....309 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Edmonton North, AB Director
Jan 5 2012 / Directors
Hi mommas and families! My name is Chelsey and I am thrilled to be the new director of Mommy Connections Edmonton North.
When my daughter was just six weeks old, I attended an 8 week Mom & Baby program with Mommy Connections. Every day was a new experience that involved great discussion, fun activities and interesting speakers. Since then we have signed up for several of the programs that we learned about including music, dance, and swimming. What I value most about Mommy Connections are the friendships I made with a group of inspiring women who I consider my core support team. Being a mom is an incredibly humbling experience full of joy, laughter, and tears. I believe it is so important to have a group with whom to share the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Prior to our daughter's arrival in January of 2012 I worked as a full-time high school and junior high Spanish teacher. I am passionate about so many things and feel that focusing on one area is the best option for our family right now. I am so delighted to be given this incredible opportunity to connect, educate, and meet other moms while staying at home with my daughter. We share all and do almost everything together. She is the Scooby to my Shaggy. The milk to my cookies.
I am so excited to meet all of you and your little ones and look forward to connecting you with the amazing programs this wonderful city has to offer!


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Restoring an American Treasure: The Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valley
June 12–August 21, 2011
John J. Egan, American (born Ireland), 1810–1882;
Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valley (scene 20 of 25)
, c.1850; tempera on lightweight fabric;
90 in. x 348 ft. (228.6 x 10607.1 cm); Saint Louis Art Museum, Eliza McMillan Trust 34:1953
This summer the Saint Louis Art Museum will embark on an ambitious conservation project to save a historic treasure of local significance, the only surviving panorama of the Mississippi River. Working in the Main Exhibition Galleries, a team of conservators will provide visitors the unique opportunity to view the restoration of this 348-foot-long painting.
The Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valley
(1850) was commissioned by Dr. Montroville W. Dickeson and created by artist John J. Egan. While the subjects of
vary widely across time and cultures, the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys serve as the backdrop for many of the 25 scenes. Dickeson exhibited
in the 1850s, giving his own live narration.
With conservation led by Paul Haner, paintings conservator, and curatorial oversight by Janeen Turk, senior curatorial assistant,
Restoring an American Treasure
will be on view in the Main Exhibition Galleries free of charge from June 12–August 21, 2011.
This restoration project is made possible through the support of U.S. Representative William "Lacy" Clay and U.S. Senator Christopher S. "Kit" Bond by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Any views, finding, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Exhibition support has been provided by Enterprise Holdings Foundation.
Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
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text: I've noticed that Microblogging is becoming increasingly useful for messaging during library conferences, in real time. Potential problems include lack of, well, authority control for the hashtags. It was pointed out at the recent Texas Library Association that there were several hashtags running concurrently... #tla2009, #TxLA2009 or even #TexLA2009 and many other permutations and combinations possible. People seemed to long for an "authorized" hashtag that could be decided upon in advance as the "official" one, rather than havingt to follow ALL of them. Seems like a good idea for future library conference planning committees to decide upon in advance, what the official hashtag will be for the duration of the conference in question. Aggiememenon 14:53, 28 May 2009 (EDT)Aggiememenon


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The New Yorker, October 18, 1999 P. 162
REFLECTIONS about the writer's crushing load of debt and the expense of living in New York City... For the better part of the last year, the balance of my Visa card has hovered around seven thousand dollars. A significant chunk of that debt comes from medical expenses, particularly the bills for a series of dental procedures I needed... I also need to make an estimated quarterly tax payment of fifty-four hundred dollars this month, which is going to be tough, because I recently paid back three thousand dollars to my now ex-boyfriend, who lent me money to pay last year's taxes, and I still owe three hundred dollars to the accountant who prepared the return. My checking account is overdrawn by a thousand seven hundred and eighty-four dollars. I have no savings, no investments, no pension fund, and no inheritance on the horizon. I have student loans from graduate school amounting to sixty thousand dollars. I pay $448.83 per month on these loans, installments that barely cover the interest that's accruing... Once you're in this kind of debt—and by "kind" I'm talking less about numbers than about my particular brand of debt—all those bills start not to matter anymore. If I allowed them to matter, I would become so panicked that I wouldn't be able to work, which would only set me back further... [B]y the end of writer's undergraduate term at Vassar, she had no ability to distinguish herself from the many extremely wealthy people she encountered there... In 1993, writer was twenty-three, and had received a raise, so that she was earning twenty-one thousand dollars a year... I had no idea that this was the closest I'd be to financial solvency for at least the next decade... The year I entered graduate school was the year I stopped making decisions that were appropriate for my situation and began making a rich person's decisions... There was a period during a particularly miserable winter, in 1994, when I tried to make it through three weeks on thirty-four dollars, walking sixteen blocks to school in subzero temperatures and stealing my roommates' food, hoping they wouldn't notice... Whether or not one is paying twenty thousand dollars' tuition a year to try to make it as a writer, New York City in the nineties is a prohibitively expensive place to live for just about anyone... Writer tells about her dental bills, which ran up her Visa account, and about a friend in Debtor's Anonymous who advised her to freeze her account... Several months ago, on a day when the debt anxiety had flared up even more than usual, I found myself fantasizing about moving to Lincoln, Nebraska. I'd been to Lincoln twice on a magazine assignment, met some nice people, and found myself liking it enough to entertain the notion of moving there... Full-coverage health insurance will cost me seventy-five dollars a month. Apparently, people in Nebraska also listen to NPR, and there are even places to live in Lincoln that have oak floors. Had I known that before, I might have skipped out on this New York thing altogether and spared myself the financial and psychological ordeal. But I'm kind of glad I didn't know, because I've had a very, very good time here. I'm just leaving the party before the cops break it up.


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SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Tenants of the Algonquin Building at 510 Broadway received notification over the past week that they will need to find a new place to live.
Owners of the building are preparing major renovations beginning Aug. 1 to the residential portion of the structure, which houses 49 units.
"They are going to bring the building back," Property Manager Mary Ann Lawrence said.
The historic building, which is north of City Hall at the end of the block, across Ellsworth Jones Road from the Saratoga Springs City Center, was built in 1893.
The street-level shops in the building will be maintained and stay open, but the residential portion will be gutted, Lawrence said.
She said most of the residential tenants of the property have leases that expire in May or June and many are Skidmore College students.
Lawrence acknowledged, however, there are some long-term residents of the building whose leases were terminated early.
Rent in the building averages between $850 and $1,000 for studios, one-bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Lawrence said rent after the renovations will be determined by the market.
Bonacio Construction has been hired to renovate the building, which is assessed at $3.4 million and has a fair market value of $4.1 million.
"It has a lot of great historical features we are trying to save," said Larry Novik, project manager at Bonacio Construction. "Unfortunately, there was just no feasible way to do these renovations with tenants in the building."
Novik said the renovations will not impact the exterior of the building.
He said they hope to have units available by summer 2014.
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Your Daily Roundup of Celebrity Gossip & Star Shenanigans!
Hey LFB… WTF!?!?: Lara Flynn Boyle, we've gotta talk about what is going on! The 43-year-old actress was spotted on Thursday, looking nothing like she used to! She reportedly told TMZ that she was simply the victim of a few bad photo angles. But based on these photos (shocking, in our humble opinion!), something sure seems amiss! Additionally, numerous people close to the actress also reportedly said nothing was wrong with her. We hope that whatever is going on isn't permanent or didn't cost a lot! XOXO, Roll Call.
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Matthew Perry's Secret Split: Matthew Perry has found a way to "Go On" without Lizzy Caplan (ouch, excuse our very bad pun!). According to Us Weekly, the very private actor kept his 2012 split with the "Masters of Sex" star a secret until this week. According to the mag, the pair first began dating in 2006.
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TGIF Smile Time: It's Friday, and if that doesn't make you smile, this picture of "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Parks and Recreations" star Chris Pratt – seen with his adorable son Jack – sure will. We dare say that the new dad photo would even crack a smile on Lara Flynn Boyle!
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A WOMAN has been taken to hospital this morning after the car she was driving overturned.
All emergency services were called to the A466, near to Hillgates, just after 6.30am to reports of a Vauxhall Tigra having rolled over.
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Dr. Spartacus Wilde is super handsome, super athletic, super strong, super smart and has super gadgets. What a fun guy to have for a dad! He's like Indiana Jones and the Dad from the Spy Kids movies all rolled into one. 12 year-old Brian and 10 year-old Wren are Dr. Wilde's lucky kids. To be a Wilde is to love adventure and danger. The kids' house is even set up for adventure with slides and zip lines, advanced computer equipment and more.
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Pasadena police on Thursday took safety measures similar to those enacted by the Los Angeles Police Department.
As in Los Angeles, Pasadena motorcycle officers were taken off their motorcycles, Pasadena police Lt. Rick Aversano said. And, he said, no officers will patrol alone.
"All of our officers are going to be riding in two-man cars," he said.
Though there were no people or places in Pasadena believed to be mentioned in Dorner's manifesto, "everyone in the organization has been made aware of the situation," Aversano said. "All of our employees, both sworn and non-sworn, are operating at a heightened awareness."
At the sheriff's Walnut-Diamond Bar Station, "We're just being extra cautious, extra safe," Lt. John Saleeby said.
Motorcycle deputies were not removed from their motorcycles, however officials remained on "high alert," he said.
The lieutenant declined to discuss whether deputies were protecting any individuals mentioned in Dorner's manifesto, citing safety concerns. However, it is known that LAPD Chief Charlie Beck lives in Walnut.


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Until 2.45 it contains some very worthwhile reflections on life in Australia, but also relevant to people living in other developed nations.
Reflections that may be worthwhile considering before one complains about how tough we have it.
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The Second row requires three straight lines to make. (AFHKNZ)
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Motorola Mobility is being sold to Chinese technology giant Lenovo for $2.91 billion, just a few years after Google purchased the mobile handset company for $12.5 billion in 2011. However, one major discrepancy can account for the major price difference — Google is keeping a large percentage of Motorola Mobility's patent portfolio.
Motorola Mobility CEO Larry Woodside said in a blog post that Google would retain ownership of a "vast majority" of the Motorola Mobility patent portfolio, including current patent applications and invention disclosures. He did say, however, that Google would license these patents for Lenovo's use.
"As part of its ongoing relationship with Google, Lenovo will receive a license to this rich portfolio of patents and other intellectual property," Woodside said. "Additionally Lenovo will receive over 2,000 patent assets, as well as the Motorola Mobility brand and trademark portfolio."
In a blog post of his own, Google CEO Larry Page noted the worth of the patents, writing that since acquiring the intellectual property, "Motorola's patents have helped create a level playing field, which is good news for all Android's users and partners." He also said that the patents are important for Google to "continue to use to defend the entire Android ecosystem."
Upon its original purchase of the company, Google valued the Motorola patents at roughly $5.5 billion. And although the raw math does not work in Google's favor, indicating a net loss on the Motorola purchase, TechCrunch notes that the value to Google in this case may be more than monetary.
Through helping to resurrect Motorola's brand, Google has placed into the market another major mobile manufacturer carrying the Android operating system. And now, Motorola is backed by Lenovo, which turned a flailing IBM into the single largest computer retailer in the world.
In his post, Woodside acknowledged that increased Motorola value, saying, "Since being acquired by Google in 2012, Motorola has transformed itself, focusing on solving real consumer problems and providing amazing experiences built on a foundation of pure Android. The result has been Moto X, Moto G, and a reinvigorated Droid line. Together, these devices have won over consumers and critics alike and helped re-establish the Motorola brand around the world."
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4 eggs
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Two slices of country bread, toasted
Preheat oven to 450. Snap the tough ends off the asparagus spears. Arrange on jelly roll pan and brush with olive oil to coat. Sprinkle with freshly-ground pepper. Roast 8–10 minutes, depending on thickness, turning once, until the asparagus is crisp-tender. Meanwhile, spray frying pan with cooking spray and fry eggs over medium-low heat until whites are set and yolks are still slightly jiggly. Let asparagus sit at room temperature if more time is needed. Just before serving, season eggs with a sprinkle of salt and another dash of black pepper. Build dish on toast. Split asparagus between two plates and top with two eggs and two tablespoons Parmesan each.
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The Pioneer Woman's The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake Ever is exactly what it advertises — pretty hard to beat!
Happy Saturday!
It's been another picture-perfect day here in central Iowa – I swear we reached the 70s!!! I got my day started with a little spring cleaning. Washed the laundry and sheets, dusted and organized the whole house. Ahhh, that feels MUCH better! Kept the doors wide open the whole time so I could whistle while I worked in the fresh air, too! ;)
I broke around noon to head to the gym. My goal was to tear up the treadmill with my 5.7 Mile Butt & Ab Blasting Treadmill Routine, but I petered out 3/4 of the way through…it happens. Ended up at 4.56 miles. Acceptable!
It was WAY to gorgeous to stay inside, so my Mom came over and we walked around our neighborhood loop, then I donned some gloves and pruning shears to clean up the front garden. Sadly, one of our bushes received a haircut he will not soon forget.
I don't know what happened! One minute I was trimming back the dead branches, and the next, the entire front of the bush was gone!
Oh well, I think my Mom and I are going to rip them, and those God-awful mini trees, out in a few weeks and replace them with a row of low-maintenance hedges. The mini trees were cute back when they were 2 feet high, but they've reached their awkward teenage years and are growing tufts every which way.
In happier news, my day-lilies have sprung up!
Alright, enough garden talk. I don't even know why I've devoted this much of a post to it – I loathe gardening! Onto more important things like Maple Almond Butter…
YES!!! Justin's Nut Butters………are the best thing since, um, anything. The Maple Almond Butter is my absolute FAVORITE – it tastes like maple frosting!
Jars of the stuff are like $10 around here, so I buy the individual-sized packets for $.99 at Hy-Vee or Target.
I slathered the packet onto a toasted, whole-wheat bun after my workout for a rejuvenating snack. Unnnnbelievable. I've also got a packet of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter sitting on my counter. Can't wait to try it!
Ok, now let's talk about one of the most unbelievable things you will ever eat. Like, ever. The Pioneer Woman's Best Chocolate Sheet Cake. Ever. EVERRRR!
This chocolate cake has had me in a tizzy for the better part of two weeks. You see, Ben's Grandmother who passed away this Fall used to make something called Cookie Cake.
There actually no cookies in cookie cake, and he doesn't remember why it's even called that, but it's chocolate sheet cake smothered in chocolate icing that only Grandma makes right. Ben doesn't even like chocolate cake, but he'd always go on and on about how delicious and moist his Grandmother's special chocolate cookie cake was. :)
I felt a little sparkle inside of me when I came upon this recipe a couple weeks ago.
All the elements were there – chocolate, icing, a sheet pan, the promise of greatness – what if, just WHAT IF, I could re-create Ben's beloved Grandmother's Cookie Cake for him?!
Ben had to work today so I've been telling him for the past week or so that while he was hard at work, I'd be baking up a special surprise for him. "Tell me!" he'd beg over and over, but I refused. I wanted to knock his socks off!
Then he called today just as I was pre-heating the oven.
"What'cha doin'?"
"Ohmygosh, I'm so excited, I'm just getting ready to make chocolate cake!"
"Chocolate cake?! Is that my surprise?! Chocolate cake????"
I freaking blew the surprise 2 hours before he was to get home. I'm smooth like that!
We had a good laugh about it, but now he's anxiously watching the clock until he gets to come home and taste what will hopefully fill the cookie cake void inside of him!
After you mix up the luscious cake batter including cocoa, butter, flour, eggs and sugar, you pour it into a sheet pan – hence the name The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake. Ever. I don't have a sheet pan that I like to bake with, so I used a 9×13 glass pan and dropped the baking temp from 350 to 325.
I knew it was going to be good when I tasted the batter. Holy. Moly. HOLYMOLY! Buttery chocolate silk!!!
After a quick bake in the oven, the cake was off to cool in the breeze. :)
While I got to work on the naughtiest frosting ever.
I don't even like chocolate frosting, but this was believable!!! Butter really does make everything better!!!
I could hardly stand sitting back and waiting for the icing to set so I could dig in. (I had to, you know, test it to make sure it's ok for Ben's consumption…)
I could barely contain my giggles – this cake totally lives up to its name. It IS the best chocolate sheet cake. Ever!
Moist, fluffy, and so.stinkin'.chocolatey. I just seriously can't get over it.
I know this cake isn't Cookie Cake, but maybe it'll take Ben back for a bit, and hopefully Grandma approves! :D
Ok Ben's due home any minute now and, after some cake snarfing and reminiscing, we're off to grab some pizza and beer. Wow, good thing I worked out today. ;)
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Growing up, whenever we'd travel to visit my Grandma & Grandpa in Ohio, no matter WHAT time of year, my Grandma would have a big, bubbling pot of her Chicken Noodle Soup waiting for us when we got there. It was the only thing that got us through those 12 hour drives!!!!


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MFA Alums Serve Up Delicious Spectacle
People say they live and breathe art, but three AU master of fine arts alumni and one current student really do—they opened an art exhibit in the living room of their Columbia Heights row house.
Delicious Spectacle is an experimental gallery space where artists can show their work and meet other artists, according to Sam Scharf, MFA '12 and one of the founding members of the exhibit.
Scharf said his fellow housemates—who include Victoria Greising MFA '11, Camden Place MFA '12, Dan Perkins MFA '13, and Megan Meuller (a 2008 Virginia Commonwealth University BFA grad)—decided to host a different art show at Delicious Spectacle each month.
"I thought it might be a nice way to show work that might not be getting shown," he said. "It's nice to have a space where artists can feel free to kind of explore, and maybe try something they can't do in a traditional white-wall space."
Since its opening, Delicious Spectacle has hosted more than 20 different artists, some of them AU students or alumni. The founders do not show their own art on principle.
"You know there's going to be good work up," Scharf said. "It's new, contemporary, and innovative. We try to focus on that to come through."
The Washington Post has featured the exhibit space twice, bringing a flood of people into the house for exhibit opening parties. Between 100 and 150 people came to the opening of the first exhibit, but the past couple shows were jammed with 200 to 250 people. There was literally no room to move in the two exhibit rooms.
"I'm happy that people are there," Scharf said. "Yeah, some of them are there to get free drinks, but at least they're surrounded by art."
Scharf said house art exhibits are relatively new to the D.C. area.
"It is a house, and we can still show really good work," he said.
The housemates all have their own assignments when it comes to Delicious Spectacle. They divvy up who will curate the different exhibits, as well as who will promote the shows, construct and deconstruct the exhibit space, and buy drinks for the opening and closing parties.
"There's a lot of effort and energy being put into it, and we're not getting paid for it," Scharf said. "The best thing is that it's possible." So what is the spectacle, and why is it delicious?
"A spectacle is a concept that has to do with the larger system that we live in," he said. The group originally wanted to do an art critique blog and was talking about spectacles in art late one night.
"We were talking about how delicious it is, how we just wanted to soak this up," he said. "It is very tasty in a way."
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New refugee chief muted Asher's warningMarkus Mannheim
Published: November 7 2012 - 3:00AM
The public service watchdog who watered down criticisms of the government's approach to asylum seekers is about to head Australia's refugee program.
Alison Larkins became acting Commonwealth ombudsman following Allan Asher's resignation in October last year.
She later signed off on the agency's annual report for 2010-11, which omitted Mr Asher's concerns about the office's inability to monitor immigration detention effectively.
Her version of the report also removed Mr Asher's warning that the federal bureaucracy might be more corrupt than many believed.
Ms Larkins, who was a senior executive at the Immigration Department before she took leave to work at the ombudsman's office, will return to the department this month to head its refugee, humanitarian and international division.
She said on Tuesday she had appropriately managed her conflict of interest throughout her time as acting ombudsman.
''I sought advice from a range of people with relevant expertise and, taking this advice into account, put in place documented measures to minimise the potential for observers to see any lack of impartiality in the work of the office.''
Ms Larkins also engaged consulting firm Ernst & Young last year to examine her situation, and it said her approach had ''provided effective management of any potential conflict of interest''.
''In broad terms, this meant that while I was acting Ombudsman, I delegated management of immigration portfolio matters, wherever possible,'' she said.
Mr Asher, a vocal critic of immigration detention, resigned in response to growing concerns about his impartiality, after he admitted scripting questions for a Greens senator to ask him at a Senate inquiry.
His version of the annual report, which was never published but was accessed under freedom of information law, said the government failed to adequately fund his work as immigration ombudsman.
As a result, he said in his report he was ''unable to provide overall assurance to the public and the Parliament that fair and accountable administrative action is being taken by responsible Australian government agencies''.
This week, the Ombudsman's office said that because Ms Larkins signed the tabled report, ''it reflected her understanding of the work and circumstances of the office'', not Mr Asher's.
''Ms Larkins did not believe the office had sufficient evidence to support the statements made by Mr Asher in relation to funding,'' it said.
Special Minister of State Gary Gray has denied he intervened to prevent the publication of Mr Asher's report.
Mr Asher alleged this week the minister had interfered with the report, but Mr Gray's office said the claim was ''completely baseless''.
''It would be highly inappropriate for the government to seek to influence the independent office of the Ombudsman,'' the minister's spokesman said.
''At no time did minister Gray or his office seek to alter or delay the ombudsman's annual report. Indeed, the only version provided to the minister's office was [Ms Larkins's] final report, and this was submitted in compliance with statutory requirements.''
Mr Gray's office also said if Mr Asher had evidence of corruption in the public service, it was ''vitally important that he refer it to the appropriate authorities as soon as possible''.
This story was found at: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/new-refugee-chief-muted-ashers-warning-20121106-28woh.html


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LOS ANGELES -- It was a perfect homecoming for Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks.
Hendricks, who grew up about one hour from Dodger Stadium, picked up his second big league win, plus his first multi-hit game, and first RBI in the Cubs' 8-2 win over the Dodgers Friday night.
"He continues to impress everybody," Cubs manager Rick Renteria said.
This was Hendricks' third consecutive quality start, and he's the first Cubs rookie to total that many in a row since Casey Coleman had four straight, Sept. 12 to Oct. 1, 2010. It's the second time Hendricks has pitched at Dodger Stadium, although he didn't feel the first one counted because it was one inning in a high school showcase in front of a few hundred people.
On Friday, there were 47,900 at the ballpark, including at least 40 of Hendricks' family and friends, including his high school coach.
"It was awesome tonight -- that's a heck of a lineup over there," Hendricks said. "Every guy up and down can hit, they're one of the best teams in the league. I was lucky to go out there and throw some strikes and get them out. It was really fun to have my family and friends here to watch."
The Hendricks contingent was easy to spot in right field. They were dressed in Cubs blue and had brought posters to brag about the right-hander.
"We've seen him execute, mix his pitches, and knows what he needs to throw in particular counts," Renteria said. "He's pitching, and I think he's done it since the first day we saw him. ... Kyle set the tone in his ability to attack the hitters and attack the offense. He gave us an opportunity to go ahead and do what we did on the offensive side."
Luis Valbuena hit a solo home run and an RBI single, and Starlin Castro had three hits to back Hendricks, 24, who now has pitched at least six innings in each of his four big league starts. The Cubs acquired the right-hander two years ago at the Trade Deadline from the Rangers in the Ryan Dempster deal, and last season, was named the Cubs' Minor League pitcher of the year.
At that point, he didn't think about making a start at Dodger Stadium, practically in his backyard.
"You always have lofty dreams but I was more concerned with the day-to-day work to get me here, and I think that's what I attribute to finally getting me here," said Hendricks, from Newport Beach in Orange County. "I thought about playing up here but didn't think about this moment necessarily."
Hendricks got a wake-up call as Dee Gordon lined a single off the pitcher's calf to lead off for the Dodgers. Gordon then stole second and third for his 49th and 50th steals of the season, more than the entire Cubs team has combined. One out later, Adrian Gonzalez was intentionally walked and Hanley Ramirez hit a grounder to Castro, whose throw sailed into right field. Gordon scored on the play, and Gonzalez was thrown out at home on a 9-3-2 relay.
"You can't get rattled," Hendricks said. "You have to stay in the game. The guys scored a ton of runs for me. You have to try to treat it like a 1-0 lead."
Valbuena quickly tied the game with a leadoff home run in the Chicago second, and the Cubs added three more runs in the third when Ryan Sweeney hit an RBI single and Castro scored on a throwing error by right fielder Matt Kemp. Sweeney then tallied on a wild pitch by Dodgers starter Dan Haren.
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The Cubs scored three more runs in the fifth, including one on an infield single by Hendricks to third that deflected off pitcher Chris Perez toward third baseman Justin Turner, who didn't step on the bag for a force or make a throw.
How did he prepare for the start? Hendricks, a Dartmouth graduate, studied video, talked about each hitter with catcher Welington Castillo, and did his homework. Give credit to Triple-A Iowa pitching coach Bruce Walton, who did his best to prepare the right-hander for the big leagues, telling Hendricks to eliminate the fans and the hype and the upper deck, and focus on making good pitches.
He's been tested. Hendricks' first big league start was in Cincinnati, he's faced the Cardinals at Wrigley Field and now the Dodgers on the road.
"He's really smart and he knows what he's doing, and he knows what to use and when to use it," Castillo said of Hendricks. "I think his stuff is not like [Adam] Wainwright or guys like that. What he does is get his pitches down in the zone and do his homework and I think it's working. Execute the pitches -- that's working for him."
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Friday, January 6, 2012
Little Bitty Peppers
20 comments:
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
Those look delicious and so pretty!
- January 6, 2012 at 4:47 PM
- Chiara said...
Thanks for sharing, I love "peperoni", have a good weekend Linda...
- January 6, 2012 at 5:00 PM
- Proud Italian Cook said...
I adore those peppers, I could gobble all yours up right now Linda! I love your brown rice and fontina version, very healthy,and they look so pretty too. I WILL be making those, and that balsamic glaze just takes them over the top!
- January 6, 2012 at 5:03 PM
- Claudia said...
I made these with goat cheese and herbs for New Year's Eve. Now I know I will have to make them all over again with brown rice and fontina. The breadcrumb topping is fun also. Maybe I'll make them a third time with the topping and then I'll make them a fourth time...
- January 6, 2012 at 6:31 PM
- Barbara GF said...
I have yet to find these petite peppers in my local supermarket, Linda, but I will continue the hunt. I have been wanting to make them since I saw them on Marie's blog. Yours look divine!
- January 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM
- Stacey Snacks said...
I never know what to do with these little guys, now I know! Great idea! I love stuffed peppas.
- January 7, 2012 at 10:06 AM
- Mary said...
These look wonderful, Linda. I stuff the miniatures with a sausage mixture that is also very nice. I hope you had a great holiday. Blessings...Mary
- January 7, 2012 at 10:09 AM
- dm said...
They don't sell them over here in England. I've started growing my own now. My problem with growing them is I planted the seeds in the spring and now, in December, 2 are just turning red.
- January 7, 2012 at 10:53 AM
- Peter M said...
I like the cheese ones most...great little offerings to start a meal.
- January 7, 2012 at 3:44 PM
- lea said...
these would be sweet on the table for lunch with the girls. I've found them at costco here in MT.
- January 7, 2012 at 11:23 PM
- black eyed susans kitchen said...
If we eat with our eyes first then these pictures are definitely eye candy!! They just look delicious!
- January 8, 2012 at 4:19 PM
- Half Baked said...
I discovered these little cuties in my grocery store about a year ago. I too was drawn to them because they were little but have kept buying them because we love them grilled and drizzled with balsamic. I can't wait to try them stuffed!
- January 8, 2012 at 5:12 PM
- Paolo said...
Thanks for helping preserve authentic Italian food! Here is the Cannolo Award for you :)
- January 9, 2012 at 11:30 AM
- Dewi said...
Wow Linda! I love this, truly inspiring. Got to bookmark it. Thank you :)
- January 9, 2012 at 12:33 PM
- The Food Hunter said...
I love your little bitty stuffed peppers. I'm making them for my next dinner party.
- January 9, 2012 at 3:17 PM
- Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...
I love these peppers and buy them in Costco all the time. I like to eat them raw as a snack, dipping them in hummus as I eat them. I'll have to try stuffing them one day as you did!
- January 9, 2012 at 11:03 PM
- Linda said...
I love these little babies...yours look delicious Linda!
- January 10, 2012 at 1:27 AM
- Cathy at Wives with Knives said...
I've seen those colorful little peppers in the market but haven't bought them because I didn't know what to do with them. They truly look delicious, Linda.
- January 10, 2012 at 8:11 PM
- nyc/caribbean ragazza said...
These looks delicious. I like the idea of using fontina cheese.
- January 12, 2012 at 4:42 PM
- Lori Lynn said...
Marie always has great ideas.
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Record: Lightning (5-4-2) Hurricanes (4-4-3)
Previous games: October 7 - Lightning 5, Hurricanes 1
Game time: 7:00pm EDT on SUN (HD)After a close game on the weekend, the Lightning are on the road for just one game against the Hurricanes tonight. It all started out so well for the Lightning when we opened the season in Raleigh on October 7th winning 5 to 1...and then our slide happened. But we are back to winning some games, so we're back on the upswing. The Hurricanes on the other hand has dropped the last 4 of 5 games.
What our opposition is saying:
Hedman and Brewer would probably laugh at the tough assignments that have been doled out to Allen and Gleason because those two have seen even tougher competition if you can believe it. Less than 30% of their shifts have started in the offensive zone. What's unbelievable is Hedman is somehow blowing away his competition in Corsi despite that. Maybe this is the year he begins to be recognized as one of the top defensemen in the league? The team is shooting 12.75% with him on the ice but he's certainly not getting any help in terms of save percentage. Also, Marc-Andre Bergeron leads the team in points. What.
The Lightning got positive news today in that Ryan Malone's MRI came back negative for whatever upper-body injury he was suspectedt to have, so he'll play tonight.
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Line-up Notes:
- Garon will get the start in goal
- Ritola in, Pyatt out
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Balls. Some nights you just get hip checked. no comments
It was going to be Brett Connolly watch, but the news just broke via @AlBristowe that he's staying up with the big club.
Really thrilled to hear that he'll be staying with the Lightning. But this is just the first hurdle for him, as now he faces 73 more games of this night in an night out. Still, this is huge for Connolly. It shows how his hard work and determination to remain with the club is paying off.
As for tonight
- Mathieu Garon is on a 3 game win streak, tonight making his third consecutive start with 36 saves
- Ryan Miller let in 4 goals on 23 shots
- The Lightning battled back from being down 2-0 in the 1st period
- It was a bit of a messy game, lots of breakaways given up
- Lecavalier got his 800th point of his NHL career
- Lecavalier was nailed by Regehr
- Stick taps to Malone for standing up for Cappy
- Matt Gilroy is gaining minutes playing 15:22 tonight
- Huge goal by Malone in the 3rd
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Basically Elliote Friedman said that Oren Koules is part of the management group that is led by Matthew Hulsizer who is looking to buy the St. Louis Blues, so we might see a return of Koules to the NHL earlier than you would have expected. You might remember Hulsizer from when his was looking in to buying the Coyotes, but now his sights are on the Blues. On October 5 2011, TSN reported that a non-binding term sheet was drafted though no date has been set on when an actual sale will take place.
It seems Oren Koules wasn't burned by the mess that happened with the Lightning, that he still wants to be back in as an owner. For the good of the NHL and for St. Louis, I hope he has learned from his previous mistake.
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To start off the night the Lightning showed off their now toy during the pre-game:
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I think it works.
This is what it looks like in action:
Quick game thoughts:
- Garon got his first shutout of the season and with the team
- Stamkos played really well defensively
- As expected the game was a tight defensive game, the Lightning still got 3 goals but shots were only 26 (Lighting) to 20 (Sabres)
- In addition to being defensive, the Lightning didn't take a plethora of dumb penalties
- The game was a sell out at 19,204
Here is a ridiculous goal by St. Louis
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Record: Lightning (2-3-2) Sabres (5-1-0)
Previous games: None yet
Game time: 7:00pm EST on SUN (HD)THERE WILL BE TESLA COILS!
That should be enough for the preview for tonight's game, no? So there will be Tesla coils for at least the pre-game tonight.
So as the stats show, the Sabres have been good so far. They beat up Pacific division teams in Europe and have been trucking along with Miller standing on top of his head the other night. Tonight is the first in a home and home that we'll play against Buffalo. The Lightning had a good game the other night against the Islanders and need to bring that focus tonight. They've only won one game in a string of really crappy play.
Look out for Connolly tonight as it is game #8 for him, the clock is ticking on whether he stays for the season.
@TBLightning tweeted out a photo of Roloson's new 3rd jersey mask. Strange that they would do it before a game that Garon is starting, but my initial though on it was that it is simple. The bolt on the top looks huge and a bit weird, but maybe I need to see this during an actual game to decide. Thoughts on it?
Tampa Bay Lightning on WhoSay
Line-up Notes:
- Garon will get the start in goal
- Pyatt and Jones in
- Shannon, Gervais and Ritola are scratched
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SWINDON were denied three precious points against Lansdown as the visitors grabbed a late equaliser in Premier Division 2A.
Heading into the final minutes 2-1 up, Swindon conceded and therefore had to be content with a point.
Lansdown had initially taken the lead inside the opening five minutes and after the home side spurned several chances to equalise, Julie Lewis swept into the back of the net.
Soon afterwards, Vicki Stokes pushed the ball past the Lansdown keeper to put Swindon 2-1 ahead.
Keeper Sarah Annesty ensured that advantage remained intact at the break when she saved a penalty flick after the umpire ruled a goalscoring opportunity had been denied.
Despite having more of the possession in the second half, Swindon were unable to extend their lead.
And with the clock running down, Lansdown broke the defensive line and directed the ball into the net to ensure the game finished 2-2.
Swindon's player of the match went to Claire Tyas who set up Lewis' opener and created many other chances.
Elsewhere, North Wilts ended Marlborough's run of five straight wins in Wessex Division 1 by holding their visitors to a 0-0 draw.
A solid defensive display saw the league leaders restricted to minimal shots in the first half.
On the one occasion that Marlborough did force the ball into the net, the goal was disallowed because the player was not on her feet.
Natasha Cremin, Hazel Leedham and Emily Dunn gave an excellent defensive display, while in the centre Camilla Fisher and Dani Hopping tirelessly jockeyed the opposition players.
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The second half was played in a similar manner, with Nicole Dhillon, Robyn Mathews and Emma Hindmarch unable to worry the Marlborough goalkeeper.
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North Wilts goalkeeper Hannah Sherratt was voted player of the match for her spectacular display.
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North Wilts 2nds found the going tough against Yate 3rds as they were defeated 7-0 in Berkeley Division 3.
Yate were 4-0 up at half-time but North Wilts were unlucky not to pull one back after the break, when a short corner resulted in Gabby Bickell striking against the post.
This galvanised the opposition and they added three goals late in the game to run out convincing winners.
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