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Ina Gartens Outrageous Oreo Crunch Brownies
It was that time of year again, time for our beer pong league finals. This is our third season and I've brought food to the finals every time. I always make a double batch of pretzels. Everyone loves those pretzels. This season, I also brought the always delicious bacon wrapped dates, these brownies, and some peanut butter sandwich cookies (watch for that post soon).
I've seen this brownie recipe before. Something about throwing Oreos into the mix takes it to the next level. And let me tell you, that level is an amazing place for a brownie to be. The batter for these guys could be eaten with a spoon. It's delicious. And that's even before you add a whole package of Oreo cookies! Maybe it has something to do with the 4 sticks of butter and 1 lb + 6 oz of chocolate in the batter…
Instead of chopping the Oreos, I just broke them into 4 pieces by hand. To coat with the flour, I just threw the cookies and the flour in a gallon ziplock bag and shook to coat. I use that trick for chocolate chips too. It helps them to not just sink to the bottom of the batter while baking. It's a good trick to have up your sleeve.
Ina Gartens Outrageous Oreo Crunch Brownies – from Oprah.com
4 sticks butter
1 pound semisweet chocolate chips – this is 2 cups + 2/3 cup
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
6 eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules – I used instant Espresso since that's what I had on hand
2 tablespoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup plus 1/4 cup flour – separated out into 1 cup and 1/4 cup
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped Oreo cookies (50 cookies) – I used 1 pkg of Oreos which had 45 cookies in it
Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°. Butter and flour an 11 1/2″ x 17 1/4″ x 1″ baking pan.
In a heatproof medium bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, heat butter, chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, coffee, vanilla and sugar. Blend chocolate mixture into egg mixture; cool to room temperature.
In a medium bowl, sift together one cup flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture.
In a small bowl (I used a gallon ziplock bag), stir Oreos and remaining 1/4 cup flour. Add Oreo mixture to chocolate mixture. Pour batter into baking pan and smooth top with a rubber spatula.
Bake 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 3 inches from center comes out clean; do not overbake. Allow to cool. Refrigerate, tightly wrapped, until cold; cut into squares.
10 Responses to "Ina Gartens Outrageous Oreo Crunch Brownies"
Oh my goodness, those look AMAZING!
Wow, that's a lot of brownies. They do look heavenly! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wow, these look amazing!
These are amazing! And they're very chocolatey. Definitely need a glass of milk with them 🙂
Whoa! Those look insanely decadent and delicious!
Hi Jan. These Orio Crunch Brownies look delicious and I would like to try an make them. Being in Australia the recipe needs some clarification for me. How much butter is in a stick? We get butter in 1kg and 500 gm packs… Thanks so much. Just found your blog today and oh! oh!, everything looks so nice. I would like to leave my email address for you: firstname.lastname@example.com
Thanks ever so much…
These look so great! Can I eliminate the instant coffee or is it essential to the taste? I am making these for my 3-year-old niece's birthday party, and she LOVES chocolate, but I don't think she should have something with coffee in it. What are your thoughts?
Sarah – The coffe in the brownies is there to enhance the flavor of the chocolate. It is not necessary, you could definitely take it out without any issues. I hope you enjoy the brownies!
Sorry to be a pest with questions, but what kind of pan is the size you mentioned? I did a search online and I got two results – a jelly roll pan and also a much deeper roasting pan. The brownies in your photos look thick but I'm not sure if I need to pick up a new pan. Thanks for all of your help!!! 🙂
Sarah – Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. The pan I used is 11x17x1. So it's not very deep. I always call it a jelly roll pan. Hope that helps!


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ESSEX MPs have criticised demands by colleagues to hike their salaries by a third to £86,000 a year.
Tory MPs John Baron and Stephen Metcalfe spoke out after an anonymous survey for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) found the average parliamentarian believed their annual wage should rise by £21,000.
According to the research by YouGov, 69 per cent of MPs thought they were underpaid on £65,738.
However, Mr Metcalfe, who represents South Basildon and East Thurrock, revealed he had refused to take part in the survey.
He said: "I do not think, and have never thought, that MPs should have a say in deciding their own salary.
"I did not want any part in that. It is a privilege to do this job and we are already paid a generous salary.
"That is what is important to me."
Mr Baron, who represents Basildon and Billericay, also said he had never voted on his own pay or pension. H
owever, the MP of 12 years did respond to IPSA and suggested a complete overhaul of the payment system.
Mr Baron called for all expenses to be cancelled, and a proportion of the ensuing savings added to MPs' salaries.
He said: "That has the twofold effect of reducing the cost to the taxpayer significantly and making the system much more transparent.
"Expenses have been clouding the issue for some time now.
"By removing that, we could once and for all increase public confidence in the system."
IPSA's initial consultation on MPs' wages ended last month. Final decisions are due to be taken in the spring, with a new system not taking effect until after the 2015 general election.
On average, Tories said their salary should be £96,740, while Lib Dems thought the right amount was £78,361 and Labour £77,322.
One MP insisted they should get £40,000 or less, but a fifth of those questioned said they deserved £95,000 or more.
The overall average suggestion was £86,250. The research found 27 per cent of the MPs wanted their pay to go up by more than one per cent over the next two years - despite public sector rises and most working age benefits being controversially capped at that level.
However, nearly two-thirds supported IPSA's decision to impose the same discipline.
The watchdog did bow to pressure by agreeing to reopen the subject of "golden goodbyes", after 53 per cent insisted members should be entitled to tens of thousands of pounds even if they step down from parliament voluntarily.
The report said Ipsa was "not convinced" it was right to provide such pay-offs, pointing out that most employees did not get similar benefits.
But it added: "It is clear that this is a complex issue. The problem, and possible solutions, deserve further examination."
The MPs' feedback was met with disbelief by union chiefs, who accused them of living in "cloud cuckoo land".
Unison general secretary Dave Prentis said: "MPs should get real about pay, this shows they are totally out of touch with working people.
"How can they think that they deserve a 32 per cent increase when the rest of the country is being told to tighten their belts?
"No wonder this research is anonymous, it shows real contempt for the plight of families across the country struggling to make ends meet."
Matthew Sinclair, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, added: "Hiking politicians' wages at a time of pay freezes, benefit caps and necessary spending cuts would be completely unpalatable to taxpayers.
"To do so would suggest that there is one rule for MPs and another for the rest of the country. There is zero appetite for a pay rise for MPs, as borne out by the polling of the public commissioned by IPSA.
"Most people clearly think that an MP's salary is currently about right."

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A Dispatch from Iraq
February 12, 2010—
Lt. Col. Otha Thornton is stationed in Iraq at Camp Victory in north Baghdad.
The Michigan Tech alumnus and former leader of the Army ROTC program, who also was our Commencement speaker in May of 2009, is helping facilitate the drawdown of troops, but his biggest and most challenging job is what he calls "casualty operations," which involves taking care of the wounded and the deceased.
We spoke with him briefly on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010.
"This is probably one of the toughest jobs I've had," he says. "We track the fallen from the time they go down until they get back to the US. To perform these duties--from the front of the spear--truly reinforces the gravity of our business."
How is he treated by locals?
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The war is divisive on the home front. What's the mood among the soldiers?
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Is the American public well-informed or misinformed about the war?
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Where is your family?
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Do you miss Houghton?
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Over 20 years in the military, Thornton has served in 22 countries but never traveled far from his values. "I am extremely proud to be an American," he says.
He was stationed at Michigan Tech from 1999 to 2002, serving as a recruiter, public affairs officer and assistant professor of military science. While here, he earned a master's degree in rhetoric and technical communication. He received the Outstanding Alumni Award in 2003.
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Education leaders from across the nation will get ideas for their own districts this weekend by visiting schools in Encinitas, the San Diego Zoo, the Birch Aquarium, Qualcomm and the University of San Diego.
Administrators and trustees in town for the National School Boards Association convention also stopped by Coronado on Friday to tour the training center of the Navy's elite SEALs.
The visits help trustees, who control their districts' purse strings, decide whether they should approve funding for classroom technology, field trips and other activities and projects, said the association's education technology director, Ann Flynn, who has organized similar convention excursions for about five years.
The National School Boards Association's 73rd annual conference is scheduled for today through Monday at the San Diego Convention Center. It's expected to attract 7,000 people, including 5,000 trustees and administrators and about 290 exhibitors, making it one of the largest educational gatherings in the country each year.
Several workshops this year will focus on school safety, and guest speakers include actress Geena Davis, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and education researcher Diane Ravitch.
Flynn organized visits to the Escondido Union School District to learn about its technology initiative when the conference was last in San Diego four years ago. This year's visit will highlight the Encinitas Union School District's decision to provide iPads to every student in grades three through six.
"I'm not sure how many districts in the country have a full implementation like we do," said Mike Guerena, director of informational technology for the Encinitas district.
Guerena said about 4,000 iPads in 175 classrooms allow students to get immediate feedback from their teachers after doing work on their tablets. Teachers in turn can track a student's progress in a way that would have been almost impossible with conventional paper assignments, he said.
Some conference attendees also will visit the USD Mobile Technology Center, which is studying the Encinitas district to determine best practices for adopting and using new educational technology.
"You're no longer bound by the brick-and-mortar learning process," said Shawn Gross, director of the center.
Besides being home to educational research projects, the center is used by teachers participating in a nine-month certification program in mobile learning, which Gross described as technology that allows students to get help for their projects by communicating with an online community.
Gross also will lead conference participants on a tour of Qualcomm to learn about the technology that goes into many learning devices.
And conference visitors will stop by the Birch Aquarium, where education director Kristin Evans said they will learn about growing career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math.
On Friday, trustees and administrators traveled to Coronado to see training exercises by SEALs and Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen.
"Our purpose is to make sure that nationwide influencers such as school board members and superintendents are aware of opportunities within the military, specifically for athletic young men," said Bob Rohrbach, operations officer for SEALs and Combatant-craft teams.
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text: A current, updated Best of WAYWT thread would serve as a much better reference point for noobs rather than telling them to go to the actual WAYWT thread where its filled with a lot of medicore fits and cat fighting, or worse, the pic only WAYWT thread that is... well, ughh. Here's the links to the previous ones although they got sidetracked and a lot of links were broken, so I apologize if everything is a little messy I had to fix a lot of links. Please feel free to contribute more recent fits or even old fits. 1 2 Some old entries from the previous thread: C'mon guys - its not that hard to contribute to this. I didn't understand the hate when I tried a thread like this either. And still my favorite waywt of all time I guess it's pretty subjective... Also, I actually had a tough time finding SW&D pics since most of the ones I saved were actually M.C. Here are some of my favorites for various reasons... Either the cut, or overall styling, or use of different colors, etc... Not surprised that Band makes the only well fitting corduroy jacket I've seen. A lot of my favorite fits have non-working pics. Oh well any interest in part 2? Too lazy to separate Sufu from SF. I'm not claiming to be an arbiter of style, but I spent some time browsing the older posts in this thread tonight and here are some of my favorites from the first 150 pages or so (second half of '07).


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NEW YORK - Stephen Colbert and the cast of "Modern Family" are the next substitutes for Robin Roberts on "Good Morning America."
Roberts is scheduled to undergo her bone marrow transplant this week.
The surging ABC morning show revealed more details of its plans to deal with the extended absence of co-host Roberts, who needs treatment for a blood and bone marrow disease.
Senior Executive Producer Tom Cibrowski says the celebrities will be used in much the same way as Jessica Simpson was last week. They'll appear during the show's second half hour, which is heavy on pop culture.
Newswomen Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer and Katie Couric should appear next month.
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Leading the Way to Process Safety
The Basic Ingredient in Any Process Safety Program Is Strong Leadership.
By Peter Montagna
"Leadership" is a hot topic in the process industries. So is process safety. The two really go together. With strong leadership, process safety programs will succeed and their benefits will spread like ripples in a pond. Productivity and morale will increase. Incidents will diminish. The plant will be welcome in the community.
With strong leadership, a process safety program can achieve many goals. It can satisfy shareholders and company management with improved productivity and profitability; satisfy the community with fewer incidents; and satisfy employees with a healthy and safe working environment.
So, just what is "strong leadership?"
Individuals put into leadership positions in technical organizations generally have demonstrated strong technical knowledge or good managerial skills. Unfortunately, these are vastly different from the skills that make strong leaders. Managers and leaders have different perspectives. Good managers are those who do things right, while good leaders are those who do the right things. The good news is, leadership skills can be learned. For every "born leader" out there, there are many who work hard at sharpening their skills throughout their careers.
Warren G. and Warren Bennis in their book, On Becoming a Leader, say that for a process safety specialist or manager to be a good leader, he or she must do the following:
- Engage others by creating shared meaning. The leader must be richly endowed with empathy.
- Speak with a distinctive voice. Leaders have purpose, self-confidence and a strong sense of their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Possess integrity. Leaders have unimpeachable ethics and a strong moral compass.
- Be adaptable. Leaders act first, using a compass (not a map), then evaluate the results. They make corrections, if necessary, and then take action again.
Getting It Done
The cost of incidents alone should be enough to motivate company officials to mandate robust process safety systems. Incidents cause work stoppages, material loss, waste, equipment damage and, unfortunately, sometimes employee injuries or even fatalities. Beyond costs, companies that suffer safety incidents damage their public image and employee morale. Sometimes they're subject to regulatory action. In some cases, however, robust process safety systems aren't mandated and may not even be welcome!
The process safety specialist in charge of developing or improving a company's process safety system has an impressive challenge. This individual may face resistance by the company's upper management. Let's face it—safety costs money. Safety slows down production and reduces productivity, since people will now be involved in what might be perceived as non-value added activities. And few of us like change.
Much has been written about how the safety professional must make the business case for safety and "sell" upper management on the ideas and associated requirements of a robust process safety system. But where does he or she start?
John Kotter, in What Leaders Really Do, says successful organizational change of any kind follows well-documented processes. First, create a sense of urgency throughout the organization through a campaign of education and communication. Leaders engage people with compelling messages that are spoken with purpose and self-confidence. It's that simple. Others will follow when the message is delivered with both empathy and strength.
Then the process safety specialist leader has to form a team and help it create a compelling vision that clearly states what the organization's safety program must achieve to be successful. From this vision, the team then develops specific measurable and verifiable goals. Most important, the team must show how these goals will make a positive impact on the firm's profitability—that is, how compliance with process safety programs will improve productivity, or how noncompliance will cost the company in the form of incidents and possible regulatory action.
Next, empower employees at all levels to act out the vision and broadly advertise short-term successes. This will lend credibility to the program, while disempowering critics and cynics. The process safety leader must facilitate and support these efforts, especially where fear or anxiety cause resistance.
For the cultural and organizational change to take root and grow, short-term successes must continue. Momentum builds, leading to the tackling of larger and more difficult challenges. As programs are developed and implemented, the organization will look toward the leader for assurance and continued direction. Consistency is important, but integrity is critical. As resistance to change becomes stronger, the leader may need to acquiesce to maintain cooperation. At all times, however, the process safety leader must maintain unimpeachable integrity. We all know the difference between what is right and what is a compromise. Admittedly, sometimes a compromise is needed, but this compromise must be a short-term concession to achieve the larger goal.
This process takes time—lots and lots of time—so the process safety leader must have patience. The leader must also be empathetic and supportive. People will want to see the value in their efforts. They may misunderstand the change and its implications or feel that the change is illogical or nonsensical. They will resist change just because it is change. Trust may decrease. Strong managers can force the change and impose their will, but results will be mixed. A good leader will attempt to understand this resistance and take appropriate actions to diffuse it. The strong leader will transform the organization by showing how good the change can be, and people will embrace it, and it will become permanent.
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Family members of a slain security guard said they are angry they have been given few answers regarding Saturday's shooting.
Jose Argueta, 37, was shot and killed when he showed up for work at a northwest Harris County strip shopping center on West Road at Veterans Memorial.
"This is really hard to believe this is happening to us because he was such a great person," said Maria Argueta, the victim's sister. "A brother, a friend, a son."
Argueta said her brother was a loving man who took care of his mother, his four children and worked two jobs. Argueta translated for her mother, Elva Argueta, who was devastated by the loss of her son.
"She says she can't understand why they had to shoot him in the head and shoot him in cold blood," said Argueta. "She doesn't even know if there was anything that could have been done for him to save his life."
Jose Argueta worked as a security officer for Texas Pioneer Control.
Sheriff's detectives said Argueta was shot and killed by a former co-worker, Gregory Griffin. Detectives said Griffin lost his job two weeks ago but kept showing up for work at the strip center and became angry when Argueta came to replace him.
"He kind of knew that this guy was really angry about him losing the job and he made a comment to family members that this guy seemed very dangerous," said Argueta.
Family members said they were also angry it took several hours to find out Argueta had been killed. Maria Argueta said the family was waiting for him to show up at his father's birthday party and when he was late and did not answer his cell phone, they had to call his employer to find out what happened.
"We're just so angry that we're over here thinking that my brother was ok working when he was already passed away," said Argueta.
Griffin has been charged with murder and is still in the Harris County Jail.
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AciDBatH666 wrote:No tripod. Every single shot was with the flip shoved in one of the side pockets of my Revo Carolina bag while it was resting on my stool. I just kinda pointed it towards the direction I was going to be throwing and hit record.
None on the people on my card knew I was recording hence why they're in the way in some shots.
When I get a chance I'll take some better shots and line up all of my approaches and horrible putting. With the flip software I just edited the beginning and ends of each clip where I was walking toward and away from the tee boxes.
I really just wanted to see if the HD Flip would catch the whole flight of the disc. Because when I see people filming dg I get aggrivated when you can't even see the disc after a few seconds.
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Jaysus wrote:That Flip takes great video... does it have optical zoom?
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BLURR wrote:Flip HD Zoom capability = Non-existent...for the most part. I think you get a 2x zoom on it. It does however shoot some decent video for such an inexpensive piece of equipment.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Environmental and fishing groups have filed a lawsuit against a broad, long-range plan to manage the ailing Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
The lawsuit — announced on Monday — is the fourth lawsuit filed against the Delta Plan over the past month.
The plaintiffs, including AquAlliance and Friends of the River, say the plan would harm fishing and farming and put several endangered species at increased risk of extinction.
The Delta Plan aims to provide a more reliable water supply for cities and farms, and protect and restore the delta ecosystem. The $14 billion twin-tunnel project will be incorporated into the plan if the tunnels are approved and permitted.
Water contractors, who have also filed suits against the plan, say it would result in substantial reductions in water deliveries.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.


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Ryman Premier League
Kingstonian were the big winners of the weekend after a 2-1 triumph over Dulwich Hamlet lifted Alan Dowson's men to joint top of the table.
Andre McCollin's penalty and a late Daniel Sweeney goal sealed the points at Kingsmeadow, and ended a run of two games without a win.
Former Ks man Matt Pattison bagged his second goal in Met Police colours as Jim Cooper's side ran out 2-1 winners over AFC Hornchurch at Imber Court.
Ricardo Joseph was also on target as Met extended their 100 per cent record in the league to four games.
Another team on a fine run of form is Hampton & Richmond Borough, and there was no stopping them at the Beveree when Carshalton Athletic were the visitors.
David Tarpey grabbed a brace and Ben Harris got on the scoresheet as the Beavers extended their unbeaten run to six games.
That run may have something to do with the form of Charlie Moone – he has scored in each of the previous five games and was on target again over the Robins, making it 29 goals for the season in all competitions.
Ryman Division One South
It was not a good day for the region's teams, with Tooting & Mitcham United claiming the only point of the day.
Max Noble bagged two goals in a 2-2 draw with Chipstead at Imperial Fields, leaving the Terrors 12th in the table.
Walton & Hersham went 1-0 down at home to Horsham, while Corinthian Casuals remain rooted to the foot of the table after a 2-0 home defeat to Burgess Hill Town.
Liam Collins converted his second penalty in as many games last weekend, but Walton Casuals went down 2-1 at Guernsey.
This week's fixtures
Robert Dyas League Cup – 4th round
Met Police v Harrow Borough
Surrey County Cup – 3rd round
Ash United v Kingstonian
Corinthian Casuals v Walton & Hersham
Merstham v Carshalton Athletic
Middlesex County Cup – quarter-final
Hampton & Richmond v Northwood
London County Cup – quarter-final
Tooting & Mitcham Utd v Cray Valley
Ryman Premier
Carshalton Athletic v Kingstonian
Dulwich Hamlet v Hampton & Richmond
Maidstone United v Met Police
Ryman Division One South
Chipstead v Walton & Hersham
Faversham Town v Tooting & Mitcham United
Redhill v Corinthian Casuals
Walton Casuals v Hythe Town
Worthing v Leatherhead


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Broccolini with Roasted Pepper Relish and Feta
Serves 4 as a small plate
2 large red bell peppers (or 3/4 cup finely diced jarred roasted red bell peppers, if you prefer)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 pickled Peppadew peppers, finely chopped
1 pickled red cherry pepper, stem and seeds removed, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 quarts water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
16 stalks broccolini
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1. Preheat broiler on high. Place oven rack in the second-highest position. Place bell peppers on their sides on a baking sheet, 3 inches from flame, and broil for 5 minutes on each side, cooking and turning the peppers until the skins become charred and the flesh soft, 20-25 minutes.
2. Place roasted peppers in a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and let cool.
3. In a dry saute pan, toast the walnuts over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, shaking the pan often. When the walnuts are fragrant, remove from heat and finely chop.
4. Slice the cooled peppers lengthwise in half and remove skin, ribs and seeds. Finely dice, then toss with walnuts, peppadews, red cherry pepper, olive oil, vinegar and salt. (This relish can be refrigerated up to 1 week.)
5. In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil. Set a bowl of ice water to the side. Trim 1 inch from the stem end of each broccolini, then blanch the broccolini for 1 minute. Shock in ice water until chilled. Pat dry.
6. Arrange the broccolini on a platter, topped with the pepper relish and feta Serve at room temperature.
— Mike Isabella, "Mike Isabella's Crazy Good Italian" (Da Capo Press, $35, 334 pages)


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Philomena, sponsored through CFCA in India.
Meet Philomena, a 69-year-old sponsored through CFCA in Hyderabad, India.
Like many aging members served by CFCA, Philomena's life has not been easy. After her husband's death, she worked as a nanny to raise and educate her four children.
CFCA support has made Philomena's life more comfortable. She has 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Philomena lives with one of her grandchildren.
What is your secret for a long life?
Whatever they cook, I eat without any fuss. This is the secret of my long life
What advice do you have for young people?
I advise them to be nice, look after parents and be obedient to one another. I also taught my children the same.
What is the most important thing your mother taught you?
My mother taught me how to do the housework. The most important thing she taught me is to remain true to my partner until death and to be a good housewife.
If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?
I like to visit Bombay (Mumbai). My sister stays there in Bombay. We are twins.
Tell us something special or unique about yourself.
My mother is a good dancer. I learned dance from her. When I was young, I used to dance at home.
What's one thing that has changed from when you were young to the present day?
When I was young my mother admitted me to one of the boarding schools in Bombay.
After my father died, I came back home to the Hyderabad state. Because of poverty, I could not continue my studies, and to help my mother, I started working in homes.
What's one thing that has remained the same?
Immediately after my husband died, my in-laws separated me from my children. My last son was a small child at that time.
As I was quite young, I didn't know much how to handle the issue and worried a lot. Then with the help of a lawyer, my mother sent a notice to my in-laws and helped me in getting my children back.
What's your favorite food?
Bagara rice and chicken fry.
What do you like most about CFCA?
I like the way the CFCA takes care of the aged.


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ORANGE PARK, Fla. - The state legislature voted Thursday evening to shut down Internet cafes across the state of Florida. The bill will now goes to Governor Rick Scott's desk for final approval.
Channel 4 was inside the Copa Cabana Internet Cafe in Orange Park when the news broke out of Tallahassee that an Internet cafe ban would be likely.
The senate voted 36-4 to close Internet cafes.
"Now I have to find another job," said Mimi Zienta. "For our age it's hard to find a job now."
Zienta has worked at the Westside Internet cafe for 6 years and was fighting back tears as she said that she wasn't sure what she'd be able to do for work.
"I'm upset, I have a lot of friends," said Zienta. "We know each other, we spend holidays here and now might not see each other forever."
State Lawmakers like John Thrasher voted to shut down the cafes, stating it was the best move for the state after the scandal surrounding Allied Veterans Internet Cafes broke last month.
Workers and players feel they're being punished for what happened through Allied Veterans.
"It's a real shame. I thought the Governor was going to step up to the plate here," said Bill Durham. "Hopefully, he'll stand up to what he said. That was one of his campaign promises, getting jobs, creating jobs, if you let this happen, not doing what you said you were going to do."
"I do its time we make some adjustments," said John Thrasher. "I think we've gone too long without doing that. As a result, we had the problems we had with Allied Vets of the world. Frankly there's some other areas which we have issues narrowly defining what constitutes slot machine, what constitutes gambling in the state of Florida. "I think we'll be able to understand right lines if they cross those lines. They need to make adjustments."
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From Sal Pizarro's column July 3:
Once again, the best fireworks show in San Jose for Thursday's Independence Day celebrations will be at San Jose Municipal Stadium, following the San Jose Giants' 6:30 p.m. game.
The good news is that San Jose State is opening its soccer fields on Alma Avenue as a free public viewing spot. The not-as-good news is that it'll cost $15 to park in either the Municipal Stadium lot or any of the lots surrounding Spartan Stadium, including the city lot at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.
Neither coolers nor alcohol will be allowed in the parking lots or viewing area. You can get more details and a downloadable map at www.sjgiants.com


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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Ted Jagusztyn loves the South Florida scenery, so in 2000, he decided to start training for the 7 Mile Bridge Run in the Florida Keys.
"I thought it was a great way to get out and exercise. I'd set a goal to make that run and my pay off was getting healthy and getting to enjoy a beautiful setting," said Jagusztyn.
But in 2008, his running days seemed numbered.
"I started having a lot of hip pain. It got to the point where if I sat in a chair for a while, my hip would lock on me," said Jagusztyn.
Jagusztyn's doctor said he needed a hip replacement.
"I met a bunch of people with hip replacement and I said, 'No, there's got to be a better way,'" said Jagusztyn.
After conventional medicine failed to ease Michelle Barnett's chronic foot pain, she too went looking for a better way.
Barnett and Jagusztyn found it with acupuncture physician Rodney Dunetz.
"I never thought in my wildest dreams I would do acupuncture for any type of anything," said Barnett.
"This thing of acupuncture, I don't know how it works but the Chinese have been at it for 4,000 years, so it can't be wrong," said Jagusztyn.
Dunetz said acupuncture works by stimulating the body to heal itself.
"It does it through stimulating the endocrine system and the hormonal structure of the body. It does it by going and balancing out electrical activity in the body," said Dunetz.
Acupuncture can be used to address a variety of health concerns from chronic pain to allergies to infertility.
"Many times I treat people for a pain condition and they say, 'Hey, that rash I had went away,' so it really can improve the quality of life for everybody," Dunetz said.
The benefits of acupuncture are so widely accepted, treatments are often covered by insurance.
When confronted with the cost of hip replacement or a few acupuncture treatments, Jagusztyn said his insurance company didn't hesitate to pay for the latter.
"If they see success from acupuncture, avoiding a $100,000 expense is just good business," said Jagusztyn
With the aid of acupuncture, Barnett and Jagusztyn are finally free from the pain that interfered with their lives.
"It has been night and day. I've had a 95 percent turn around in my activity and my social life," said Barnett.
Acupuncture resources include:
- Rodney Dunetz: 561-789-9558 or go to www.MindBodyBasics.com
- Center For Massage Therapy 954-434-1990.
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Residents in Los Angeles County's unincorporated areas have to wait 17 percent longer for deputies to respond to their 911 calls on average compared to people in cities and agencies that have contracts with the Sheriff's Department, according to a recent audit.
In response, Sheriff Lee Baca's spokesman said the department began beefing up patrols in unincorporated areas over the weekend.
"The sheriff is looking at this very seriously," spokesman Steve Whitmore said.
In the report, Auditor Controller Wendy Watanabe said the audit found deputies' average response to an emergency call in unincorporated areas was 5.8 minutes, compared to 4.8 minutes in contract cities and agencies.
She said the department attributed the delay to various factors, from the loss of 65 deputies due to budget cuts, to more difficult road conditions in sprawling unincorporated areas.
Whitmore said Baca on Sunday reassigned 22 gang enforcement deputies to backfill some of those vacant positions.
He added the department is trying to identify 90 more deputies who could conduct patrols in unincorporated areas.
"This is moving rather quickly," Whitmore said. "This was all discussed and the sheriff's direction was `Let's fix this problem'."
The audit also found the department conducted only 91 percent of planned patrol hours in unincorporated areas, compared to 99 percent in contract cities and agencies.
"I think it's fair to say this audit confirms scientifically what we suspected anecdotally," said Roxane Marquez, a spokeswoman for county Supervisor Gloria Molina, who last week accused Baca of "stealing" resources from unincorporated areas to serve contract cities.
"Quality of life and public safety are paramount to residents whether they live in unincorporated areas or not," Marquez added. "To know (residents in unincorporated areas) are not receiving the same parity as contract cities is very disappointing."
The department had estimated allocating $447.5 million, or 51.4 percent of its patrol cost, to unincorporated areas, but the audit questioned the math used to compute those figures.
"Based on our review, it appears the unincorporated area patrol cost is approximately $317.8 million (which) represents approximately 36.4 percent of the total patrol cost," Watanabe said.
The department said budget cuts were to blame for the shortfall in planned patrol hours in unincorporated areas, but Marquez was not satisfied with that explanation.
"The sheriff's budget is a little over $2.6 billion annually," she said.
"Of that, patrol takes up less than 19 percent, yet when budget times get difficult, (Baca) pretty reliably chooses to cut almost exclusively from patrols in unincorporated areas."
"One would think he might look to the other 80 percent of his budget to make cuts," she added.
Whitmore answered the sheriff has endured budget cuts of $128 million, $96 million and $140 million over the last three years.
"(Baca) only has a few places left where he can cut, as most of his budget comes from guaranteed contracts," Whitmore said.
The board is scheduled to discuss today a motion by Molina to examine the feasibility of creating "community service districts" in unincorporated areas with the power to obtain public safety services from agencies other than the Sheriff's Department.
In the motion, Molina accused Baca of violating the "equity model plan" he himself crafted to compensate for the inability of unincorporated areas to secure a contract for patrol services.


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Photo Gallery: Kelly Wearstler Designs
Stunning rooms & products.
Use several types of lighting to enhance a room.
Aged glass mirrors provide a glamorous backdrop for a wobbly striped sideboard. The floors, artwork and mirrors all feature stripe motifs, too. Wearstler's classic metallic hits liven up the credenza's accessories and chair legs.
Draw your colour palette from artwork.
A black frame defines the curvaceous fuchsia upholstered chairs, and dark mouldings provide additional contrast. A unique ceiling and wall treatment draws eyes upwards.
Experiment with 3-D art.
Wearstler mixes metals on these modern models. Pointed gems form a sassy mohawk, elongated studs depict eyebrows, and button-like accents create piercing eyes.
Embellish doors with one-of-a-kind hardware.
A gold quatrefoil-shaped coffee table adds an ultra-glam touch to this exquisite Wearstler project. The diamond rug pattern coordinates with the unusual fireplace grate and artwork.
Brighten bookshelves and console tables with accessories that gleam.
Wearstler's ceramic Ball vase glazed with 22 karat gold looks great with fresh blooms or on its own. The stunning brass Kaleidoscope (top) and Knot (bottom) add instant glamour to a room.
Be daring with a bold paint or wallpaper treatment.
Black and grey painterly strokes and splatters create interest in this minimally furnished guest bedroom. Wearstler's effective colour palette of black, white and gold emanates luxury at its finest.
Store small treasured possessions in pretty bowls.
A fluted edge means this brass dish looks good filled and empty. Below, a 22 karat gold glaze turns a ceramic bowl into an eye-catching objet. Subtle stripes add detail. Splashes of gold form an artist-inspired look on the ivory ceramic.
Statement chairs, a pedestal table and Art Deco panelling create a glamorous and exclusive atmosphere.
"I love that this space feels really timeless–it can be there for another 15 to 20 years," says Kelly Wearstler, celebrity designer and author of the book, Hue. "The iconic chairs, like those in the bar, can be turned to the profile for privacy. And I love the colour–it's neutral but dynamic and graphic."
See more photos of Wearstler's work in our photo gallery.
A spiky light fixture and curvaceous blue chairs add a modern touch to an otherwise classic space.
"White lacquer, black-ebony trim and gold-leaf detail all contribute to a calming yet dynamic space here," Wearstler explains. "The three chairs actually sit opposite a sofa, to add to that residential feel."
The oversized Moorish pattern on the pretty blue rug keeps the scale of this space in check.
"Having the new and the old together adds soul," says Wearstler. "In this space, the coffee table, the two white slipper chairs and the lamps are vintage, and everything else is new."
Delicate gilt-edged chairs balance geometric patterns in the tile floor, chandelier and modern art.
"This was the existing kitchen inside this little apartment," says Kelly Wearstler, celebrity designer and author of the book, Hue. "I put glass-door fronts on the upper cabinets and put mirror at the back of them to highlight the china. That's the existing tile floor, too. To warm up the space, I added the window treatment, the oversized light fixture and blue fabric."
Blue, grey and champagne hues give this bedroom an air of sophisticated glamour.
"This bedding was inspired by an old-fashioned dress that I got from the '60s," says Wearstler. "It's kind of like an abstract painting, but the soft and organic texture works in either a modern or traditional environment."
Sumptuous, hand embroidered pillows add a bespoke touch to a living room or bedroom.
"Everyone likes blue," exclaims Wearstler. "These have a wide range of pattern and texture, so they appeal to everyone."
Unique chairs and a folding blue-and-gold screen create an air of luxury.
"This room is covered in fabric—even the walls are wallpapered in fabric," Wearstler explains. "It's so important to have everything organized, such as a beautiful marble vase with pencils, or a gold box for paper clips."
A Chinoiserie-style mirror reflects a clean-lined four-poster bed and sleek black table lamps.
"This room needed to feel like you're in Miami, but still feel urban," explains Kelly Wearstler, celebrity designer and author of the book, Hue. "The amazing painting is done by de Gournay, out of London, who do hand-painted murals. It adds such a dynamic touch to the room. The light in the space feels beach-y, but still city."
See more photos of Wearstler's work in our photo gallery.
Pink chairs and graphic patterns pop against geometric marble.
"This is a space that you walk through, so it needs to feel residential but still feel like the restaurant and the hotel," Wearstler says. Symmetry keeps the space classic.
A stunning chandelier, gleaming table and sleek upholstered chairs combine in this elegant design.
"This oval room is such a sexy shape," exclaims Kelly Wearstler, celebrity designer and author of the book, Hue. "It's in the heart of the house and has windows on both sides. The yellow is refreshing, cosy and makes you look good—and everyone wants to look good at a dinner party!"
See more photos of Wearstler's work in our photo gallery.
A bold carpet design works well with this living room's black, white and taupe palette.
"This room shows you how different patterns and textures can come together," says Kelly Wearstler, celebrity designer and author of the book, Hue. "The sofa is velvet, the pillows are a mix and the silver kaleidoscope is mixed with brass dishes. People shouldn't be afraid to mix metals."
See more photos of Wearstler's work in our photo gallery.
This sleek box would be equally at home in a living room, bedroom or bathroom.
"This is one of our Bergdorf Goodman accessories," Wearstler says. "We do a lot of boxes, because people want functional accessories—this would be beautiful in a bathroom to hold cotton balls, for example."
Nature-inspired patterns and shapes wrought in fabric and metal bring a modern-organic flavour to this table.
"The beautiful texture really works here," says Wearstler. "With a gold table setting, it can go casual or fancy."
Mix and match four china patterns, unified by a delicate colour palette of soft neutrals and precious metals.
Kelly Wearstler's Pickard china collection features a range of styles and patterns ranging from organic to graphic, traditional to modern and delicate to bold. Shades of charcoal gray, sand, ivory, metallic gold and platinum make these suitable for fine dining or a casual brunch.
See more photos of Wearstler's work in our photo gallery.
A patterned carpet, leather chairs and a grand desk combine in this cosy office space.
"This library is off the bedroom of a studio executive who works a lot," says Kelly Wearstler, celebrity designer and author of the book, Hue. "After she puts the kids to bed, she still wants to be close to her husband, so this is her home office. It's very warm and dynamic, and the red signifies power."
Learn more traditional-style tips in our Traditional & Formal Interiors photo gallery.
See more photos of Wearstler's work in her photo gallery.
In this book, Kelly celebrates colour-saturated spaces in hues from wisteria to vermillion; tourmaline to peridot.
This new book builds on the success of her Kelly's first monograph, Modern Glamour, and includes recent, unpublished projects, including her home in Beverly Hills, celebrity residential projects as well as some of her latest hotel projects.
See photos of Wearstler's work in our photo gallery.


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An increase in the number of dead and injured bats in Yolo County may be related to the drought.
Corky Quirk, known locally as the "bat lady," said that in the past two weeks she has found a total of 10 dead or injured bats, a high number for this time of year. Typically, she receives more calls like this in the summer, but never this many in April.
Quirk is the founder of Northern California Bats, an organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of various bat species throughout Northern California.
"We take calls when people find bats that are sick or injured," she said. "We try to help the animals. We try to help them get back out in the wild."
These bats are being found dehydrated and weak, and once Quirk rehabilitates them, she releases them back into the wild. In her nine years of working with the flying mammals, Quirk has never seen such a spike in deaths this time of year, and her explanation is the drought.
Rachel Long, a farm adviser at the UC Cooperative Extension, agrees that the drought plays a significant role in the developing pattern of dead and injured bats in Yolo County.
"It's a definitely a big concern," she said. "The drought has had an impact on their food resources."
The specific type of bat being affected is the Mexican Free-Tailed bat, a migratory species found from Central North America to Northern South America. These bats feed on insects like moths, flying ants, weevils and ground beetles.
According to Quirk, "migration is tough," and these bats both drink and eat while flying to maintain their strength. Since there is less water available on the migration route, bats become weaker during the lengthy journey, and have been dying as a result.
These bats also follow the flight patterns of the insects they consume, and due to the lack of water, these insects are less abundant resulting in the malnutrition of the bats.
Long has worked as a farm adviser for more than 22 years, often working with bats herself. She said that in all that time she has never seen such a spike in deaths among the bat population. With no rain in the forecast for the next two weeks, and drought conditions continuing throughout California, these fatalities will most likely continue.
Vicky Fletcher with Yolo County Animal Control said that there is always a certain number of dead or injured bats found during the migration period, but she has noticed an increase as well.
Fletcher's role has to do with protecting people and pets from rabies, which can be contracted from the bats.
"We do encounter positive cases of rabies from bats," she said. More recently, a bat was found in a driveway in West Sacramento, and another at a home in Davis. The bat in Davis came into contact with two dogs, who were both vaccinated, but the bat was tested just to be sure.
In order to test for rabies, the bats are euthanized and their bodies are sent to a lab for evaluation.
According to Fletcher, for people who interact with bats or other animals known to carry the virus, there is a 10-day window to receive treatment. After that, treatment options narrow for disease. Vaccinating dogs and other pets is one way to prevent the spread of rabies, a method that Fletcher recommends.
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2030 Transit Corridor System Plan
On November 15, 2006, the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) adopted the 2030 Transit Corridor System Plan. This updated, long-range plan consists of multiple rapid transit improvements in five corridors, a series of Center City improvements, and bus service and facility improvements throughout the region. The implementation plan for the 2030 Transit Corridor System Plan includes the North and Northeast corridors seeing early implementation followed by the streetcar project. Once complete, the 2030 Transit Corridor System Plan will consist of 25 miles of commuter rail, 21 miles of light rail, 16 miles of streetcar, 14 miles of bus rapid transit and an expanded network of buses and other transit services.
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The Trax Off Road Racing Club in Tottenham [2] has been awarded a Bike Club grant to encourage young people in the area to take up cycling.
The superb new Lordship Loop BMX and MTB pump track, will be looked after by Haringey Council through The Trax who are holding a Launch Event.
Daniel Mintz of The Trax says:
"The Trax mountain bike and BMX club are delighted to invite the local community of Tottenham and London, the wider bike community and all our members, friends and family to the official launch of The Lordship Loop bike park on Saturday, 3 December, from 10 am onwards."
There will be lots of cycling activities for young people and their families, including the chance to ride the whole track.
Young people can have a go from 12pm onwards and all ages from 1pm, after the amazing Rowan Sorrell and his Back on Track Team [3] show how the Loop can be ridden at the top skill level, at 11am.
There will be a Dr Bike by the London Cycling Campaign [4] for those whose bikes need a check over or a bit of TLC. There will be plenty more besides!
The Bike Club grant will help The Trax increase the number of young people riding the Loop. Well qualified coaches who work as volunteers for the Trax and love the sport, will train the young people to get the most out of riding the Loop as well as offering the chance to have a go at off road racing. The Trax has also attained Go Ride [5] status.
The Trax initiative will bring lots of new young people to cycling, improving their health, education and sense of community in a very safe environment which will appeal to their parents.
Frances Chaloner the Bike Club Officer for London says:
"The Trax initiative will bring lots of new young people to cycling, improving their health, education and sense of community in a very safe environment which will appeal to their parents. In addition, it will help support a fabulous new off road facility, maximising the use of a valuable community resource. The long term sustainability of the project and the large number of young people the Trax Bike Club will benefit, impressed the Bike Club Consortium [6] and secured a Bike Club Grant. I am looking forward to supporting The Trax Bike Club, as their Bike Club Officer, over their first year of activities at Lordship Loop."
London Bike Club and CTC [7] will have a stall and officers to chat to at the event, so why not pop along, enjoy the activities and find out more about Lordship Loop and The Trax.
For more information contact:
Frances Chaloner
email@example.com [8]
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A.R.T. Presents CABARET Starring Amanda Palmer 8/31-10/29
American Repertory Theater announces the cast and creative team for CABARET by Kander and Ebb directed by Steven Bogart
starring Amanda Palmer as the Emcee
"There was a cabaret, and there was a Master-of-Ceremonies and there was a city called Berlin in a country called Germany. It was the end of the world . . . and I was dancing with Sally Bowles and we were both asleep. . . . "
- Cliff in CABARET
WHAT: The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) opens its 2010/11 Season with Kander and Ebb's CABARET, directed by Steven Bogart, with musical direction by Lance Horne and Debra Barsha, and movement by Steven Mitchell Wright, starring Amanda Palmer as the Emcee. Set and costume design is by David Israel Reynoso,lighting design by Nick Vargelis, and sound design by Clive Goodwin.
WHEN: August 31 - October 29, 2010
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 7:30pm
Fridays at 7:30pm and 10:30pm
Performances will begin promptly at the times listed above;
Klub doors open half hour before showtime.
No performances Saturday through Monday.
WHERE: OBERON, 2 Arrow Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge
TICKETS: Begin at $25. Student rush $15. Seniors $10 off regular ticket price.
Group Rates available. Single tickets can be purchased by phone at 617-547-8300, on line at www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org, or in person at the A.R.T. Box Office, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
RATING: The production contains nudity, simulated sex, and drug use.
Recommended for 16 and older, unless accompanied by an adult.
Take your seat at the Kit Kat Klub, the perfectly marvelous cabaret where singer Sally Bowles meets writer Cliff Bradshaw. As the two pursue a life of pleasure in Weimar Berlin, the world outside the Klub begins to splinter. Presiding over it all is singer, songwriter, and former Dresden Doll Amanda Palmer as the Kit Kat Klub's magnetic Emcee, with Aly Trasher as Sally Bowles and Matt Wood as Cliff Bradshaw. The cast also includes Remo Airaldi as Herr Schultz, David Costa as Ernst Ludwig, Claire Davies as Fraulein Kost, Thomas Derrah as Fraulein Schneider, and Jeremy Geidt as Max, the Klub Owner; as well as Renee-Marie Brewster, Lucille Duncan, Tamara Hickey, Eric Johnson, Jordy Lievers, and Gaetano Pugliese as the Kit Kat Dancers, and Annika Franklin, Chris Thomas, and Edward Walsh as the Ensemble.
Amanda Palmer is a performer, director, and composer who is best known for her role as front woman and pianist for the internationally acclaimed punk cabaret band The Dresden Dolls. She grew up writing and directing her own original plays and has always kept one foot in the theater world, making her living between the years of 1997-2003 as a living statue street performer in Harvard Square, known as the "Eight Foot Bride." After signing with a major label and releasing three albums with The Dresden Dolls, Palmer went solo. In 2008, with the help of fellow pianist and producer Ben Folds, Amanda released her critically hailed solo effort "Who Killed Amanda Palmer" along with an accompanying art book of the same name with short stories by writer (and husband-to-be) Neil Galman. She recently returned from a two-year-long touring cycle that took her (and a troupe of Butoh-based Australian performance artists known as The Danger Ensemble) through Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. She wrapped up her year at Symphony Hall for a historic New Year's celebration in which Palmer was possibly the first pianist to put Tchaikovsky, Nine Inch Nails, and Lady Gaga in the same program. She has won numerous Boston Music Awards (including Best Female Vocalist), has been included on the AfterEllen.com's list of "hot
100" celebrities, and has been named "The Most Stylish Woman in Boston" by the Boston Globe. Palmer also tends a widely read blog and Twitter feed and has been dubbed "The Social Media Queen of Rock N Roll" by The Huffington Post.
Aly Trasher appears as Tytania in the A.R.T. production of The Donkey Show at OBERON. Regional Credits include The Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Crimes of the Heart (Babe), Peter Pan (Peter), Oliver (Nancy), and The Mikado (Pitti-Sing). She is a recent graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York.
Matt Wood plays Dr. Wheelgood in The Donkey Show at the A.R.T. He was directed by Amanda Palmer in Hotel Blanc for the Shadowbox Collective, which performed in numerous venues around Boston including Mobius artist space in Fort Point. He has a B.A. in theater from Bard College where he played a number of roles.
Thomas Derrah has one hundred and seventeen productions at the A.R.T. to his credit, including Romance, Endgame, The Seagull, The Communist Dracula Pageant (Nicolae Ceausescu), Julius Caesar (title role), The Onion Cellar, and The Birthday Party most recently. He appeared on Broadway, off-Broadway, toured with the A.R.T. Company across North America, throughout Europe, Israel, Taiwan, Japan, and Moscow. He also appeared with several local companies and many theaters throughout the U.S.
Remo Airaldi has appeared in over sixty productions at the A.R.T. including Paradise Lost, Endgame, The Seagull, Julius Caesar, No Exit, The Miser, La Dispute, and Marat/Sade. He has also performed at Hartford Stage, La Jolla Playhouse, Geffen Playhouse, American Conservatory Theater, Walnut Street Theatre, Prince Music Theater, Actors' Theatre of Louisville, Serious Fun Festival, Moscow Art Theatre, Taipei International Arts Festival, and Commonwealth Shakespeare Company.
Jeremy Geidt is a founding member of the A.R.T. and has been seen in close to two hundred productions, including Three Sisters, The Onion Cellar, Major Barbara, Heartbreak House, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Caretaker, The Homecoming, Man and Superman, Waiting for Godot, Buried Child, The King Stag, and The Seagull. He teaches at Harvard College, its Summer and Extension Schools, and at the A.R.T/MXAT Institute.
Director Steven Bogart is a director, playwright, drama teacher, designer, and visual artist. He has directed over one hundred plays and musicals while
also specializing in directing ensemble-generated original plays. Several of his own plays have been performed in Boston (Boston Theater Marathon and BTW), New York (Summer Play Festival NYC), and Chicago (Stage Left Theatre). He is a 2009 Massachusetts Cultural Council grant recipient in playwriting. His newest play, Pigcat, recently won the The Holland New Voices Award at the Great Plains Theater Conference.
He is cofounder of Rouged Ape, a paratheatrical theater company working around the Boston area. He teaches drama and directs at Lexington High School, and also teaches playwriting for the University of New Orleans Low Residency Creative Writing Program. Last year, he collaborated with Amanda Palmer and the Lexington High School Drama students on a new play, With the Needle That Sings in Her Heart. The production received an overwhelming positive response from audiences, and was featured on NPR's All Things Considered. Bogart's visual art has been exhibited internationally, and most recently was part of the Decordova Museum's exhibition Big Bang! Abstract Painting for the 21st Century.
Movement Director Steven Mitchell Wright has directed and worked on movement in the UK, USA, Hong Kong and Australia. He most recently directed the world premier of In God We Trust for the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries. Steven is the Artistic Director of The Danger Ensemble and Vanguard Youth Theatre both based in Australia. In 2008/9 he directed and choreographed Amanda Palmer's Who Killed Amanda Palmer World Tour. 2009 also saw The Danger Ensemble's The Hamlet Apocalypse directed by Steven highly acclaimed and sold out at Melbourne Fringe 2009 and subsequent successful season at Adelaide Fringe 2010. Steven's has worked with The Brisbane Cabaret Festival, Laboite Theatre Company, Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre, Queensland Arts Council, Brisbane City Council, and the Boston Pops Orchestra amongst others. In addition to his work as a director Steven is a specialist teacher in Somatic Actor Training Systems having taught for Queensland University of Technology, Griffith University and independent intensive training workshops in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Boston and London.
Music Director Lance Horne is a Composer and Lyricist for musicals, films, and classical works seen at Carnegie's Zankel Hall, the Studio at Sydney Opera House, Pina Bausch's Tanzfestival, American Opera Projects, and Toronto's Luminato Festival. He holds both a Bachelor's and Master's in Music Composition from the Juilliard School, where he studied with Milton Babbitt and Robert Beaser; he continued his studies at CUNY Graduate Center with
David Del Tredici, and received the 2008 Emmy for Best Original Song, Daytime. Currently on faculty at the Juilliard School Precollege, EAMA Paris, and a visiting professor at HyperIsland, Stockholm, and the Interlochen Arts Academy, Mr. Horne also performs with notable artists as varied as Meow Meow, Dwight Yoakam, the Dresden Dolls, Death Cab for Cutie, the Seoul Philharmonic, the Atlanta Symphony, Justin Bond, and Alan Cumming.
Mr. Horne's most recent work, Amandine, played at Joe's Pub in New York this summer. Other recent credits include Vegas! The Show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas and appearances with Meow Meow at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He is recording an album of his songs in the fall, featuring Alan Cumming, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Ricky Lake among others.
Music Director Debra Barsha won the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Award for the score to Radiant Baby (the life of graffiti artist Keith Haring), produced at The Public Theatre, directed by George C. Wolfe. Radiant Baby received 3 Lucille Lortel nominations including Outstanding Musical. Composer credits include: Blackout (Amas), Sophie (JRT), Songs From an Unmade Bed (NYTW) and her one-woman shows Go To Your Womb and A Womb With a View. Children's musicals: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and The Emperor's New Condo. Songs recorded/performed by: George Clinton, Jackie Mason, Marty Balin, Rebecca Luker and Michael Winther and Bootsy Collins. Original CDs: Women in Windows and Barsha Raw! Live at Ars Nova. Barsha played keyboards and sang on Thomas Dolby's Flat Earth Tour and performed roles in the original off-Broadway companies of both Tony 'N' Tina's Wedding and Charles Busch's Swingtime Canteen (Music Director for both). She created Debra and Mary's Night on Town, a live talk/music show with Mary Cleere Haran, with guests Tim Gunn, Terry Jones, Michael Feinstein and Rupert Holmes. Barsha is the Music Supervisor for the upcoming Peter Gabriel musical US and currently plays keyboard and is the Assistant Conductor of Broadway's Jersey Boys.
Set and Costume Designer David Israel Reynoso previously created sets and costumes for Trojan Barbie and Copenhagen, and costumes for No Man's Land and The Keening. He was also Costumer for Sleep No More. His most recent local costume designs are seen in The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's production of Othello on the Boston Common this summer; he has collaborated on close to one hundred Theater Productions in the Boston area as well as nationwide. He is Resident Costume Artisan at the A.R.T. and the recipient of numerous awards.
Lighting Designer Nicholas D. Vargelis designed The Idiot, Mud, The Memory of Water, and The Trojan Women at the A.R.T. Institute. His artistic work spans from lighting design to performance to sculpture; recent projects in France include Le paradoxe de l'action furtive featured in the festival "Imaginez Maintenant" (Centre Pompidou Metz, Metz), This is the Time and This is the Record of the Time part of "Repetition Island" (Centre Pompidou, Paris), l'Archive de la Zone Utopie Temporaire (L'abbaye de Maubuisson, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône); and Post Factum, Zum Licht, and Zimmer ohne spiegel in Berlin, Germany. He designed Hotel Blanc by the Shadowbox Collective (directed by Amanda Palmer) at the Kresge Theater, Cambridge, among other venues.
A.R.T. Resident Sound Designer Clive Goodwin designed Paradise Lost last season. He worked for numerous years in London, where he designed sound for Dancing With The Stars, The Sound of Musicals, and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross at the BBC; worked with the Glastonbury Festival, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony
Orchestra, the Royal College of Music, Royal FestivAl Hall, and the Avignon Festival; and in the U.S. at Brooklyn Academy Of Music, Hollywood Bowl, and Madison Square Garden.
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is one of the country's most celebrated resident theaters and the winner of numerous awards - including the Tony Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and numerous local Elliot Norton and I.R.N.E. Awards. It was recently named one of the top three theaters in the country by Time magazine. Founded by Robert Brustein in 1980, the A.R.T. has welcomed major American and international theater artists whose singular visions generate and define the theater's work, presenting a varied repertoire that includes new plays, progressive productions of classical texts, and collaborations among artists from many disciplines. The A.R.T. has performed throughout the US, and worldwide in twenty-one cities in sixteen countries on four continents. In 2008 the organization welcomed its new Artistic Director, Diane Paulus, under whose helm the theater began its 30th Season. Under the leadership of Diane Paulus, A.R.T. developed a new initiative, EXPERIENCE THE A.R.T., which seeks to revolutionize the theater experience through a sustained commitment to empowering the audience. This audience-driven vision has transformed the way the company develops, programs, produces, and contextualizes its work. This speaks directly to the A.R.T.'s core mission - "to expand the boundaries of theater." A.R.T. resources give equal importance to the social aspects of theater and the potential for a full theater experience, including interaction and engagement with its audience before, during, and after the production. The initiative involves producing theater cycles that create a festival atmosphere and allow audiences to experience productions in ]the context of a larger event. By producing and promoting these cycles as citywide events, A.R.T. seeks to attract larger audiences from the greater Boston area and from the rest of the country and world. OBERON, located at 2 Arrow Street, (corner of Arrow Street and Massachusetts Avenue), Harvard Square, Cambridge, is accessible to persons with special needs and to those requiring wheelchair seating or first-floor restrooms. Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons can also reach the theater by calling the toll-free N.E. Telephone Relay Center at 1-800-439-2370.
Public transportation and discount parking are available nearby.


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We believe there are three main areas of the interior in an old car that can dictate how comfortable or uncomfortable it is to drive: the pedals, shifter, and steering. The seat comfort and how your body is positioned are important too, but it all goes out the vent window if your thin-'n'-wide steering wheel feels like it will come off at any moment and the shifter won't engage. Although these cockpit-controlled things don't have the wow factor like a new power adder or stylish wheels, it's these comfort items that make the feel of an old car more enjoyable.
Mark Ceccarelli, '55 Chevy 210 owner and bicycle enthusiast, was dealing with a worn-out stock steering column for years. As his first restoration, we'd say Ceccarelli built a very nice ride, but he admitted that he felt disconnected from the road when driving it. Besides allowing the steering wheel to slop around all over the place, the stock column's turn signal and cancelling cams were worn down to nubs and could no longer function with that stiff and confident click they're supposed to have. Finally, what we think was reason enough to revamp this whole area, was the beige leather steering wheel that stuck out like sore thumb in his blue and gray interior.
To remedy the sloppy column, we contacted Flaming River of Berea, Ohio, for one of their tilt columns for Tri-Five Chevys (PN FR2003IN). We ordered a polished column without gear indicator since Ceccarelli is planning to retain the factory unit, however other models are available for Tri-Fives in various finishes and configurations. We also opted for a nice new billet steering wheel from Danchuk, instead of the former leather-bound piece. For the install we headed over to Hot Rod Specialties in Upland, California, and followed along as Joel Rode handled the upgrade. We should note that it takes some cutting and grinding on the factory steering shaft, but even so, most enthusiasts should be able to reproduce our efforts in their garage; you just need a grinder and a table vice to modify the factory shaft.
Even though that disconnected-from-the-road feeling can be totally eliminated by swapping over to a rack-and-pinion steering conversion kit, which Flaming River also offers, the new column felt solid and turned smoothly over the free-floating beige steering wheel. Best of all, gripped between Ceccarelli's fingers, is a much nicer Danchuk piece to control the turns.
Here's a shot of the original wheel and column setup Mark Ceccarelli was running in his '55 Chevy. What you can't see is that the wheel, even though it's bolted to the stock shaft, was not centered in the column and would shimmy while driving.
A quick call to Flaming River and we had everything needed to convert the Tri-Five steering column to something much sturdier.
When it came to the shift levers and column, Ceccarelli went with the polished look, which looks much nicer than the pitted chrome one he started with.
This beefy, stainless steel universal joint needs to be mated to the stock steering box before you can install the column. Since the steering shaft is permanently attached to the box, you have to cut and grind the sides flat so that this piece can slide onto it, allowing you to adapt the column.
Danchuk provided the billet steering wheel and adapter for the project, a much nicer alternative to the dirty leather wheel that was previously controlling the turns.
Here's a shot of the stock unit that was removed. Ceccarelli opted to keep the column shifter instead of going with a floor mount; luckily both versions are available from Flaming River.
This shows the column shift bracket that engages the linkage underhood. As you can see, Flaming River offers the bracket with various mounting holes so you can position it to your own preference.
This car runs the stock steering box, however for better road feel, a rack-and-pinion setup would be ideal if you want the turns to feel as tight and controlled as possible.
To make the installation easier, Hot Rod Specialties' Joel Rode put the '55 on the lift, disconnected the Pitman arm, and removed the stock steering box.
This triangular-shaped swivel floor mount makes installation of a new tilt column in your Classic Tri-Five Chevy simple and attractive. The machined aluminum ball swivels for easy positioning of the column at virtually any angle.
Here, Rode chops the stock steering shaft, which runs the length of the column. After it's cut down, the stainless universal joint can be attached. If you're considering a steering column upgrade, here's something else to think about. The original design has a thick spear-like shaft that connects to the steering box that could potentially impale a driver in the event of a crash, whereas the newer columns are made to collapse as a safety precaution.
With the column bolted down and Danchuk steering wheel put on, the interior not only looked much better, but the column turned much smoother than the previous setup.


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Ruth Cox Named Regional Administrator of GSA's Pacific Rim Region
August 1, 2011
Adam Elkington, 202-525-8165
WASHINGTON — The U.S. General Services Administration today announced the appointment of Ruth F. Cox to serve as the Regional Administrator of GSA's Pacific Rim Region, effective August 1, 2011.
As the Pacific Rim Regional Administrator, Cox will oversee all of GSA's acquisition and management operations in California, Arizona, Hawaii, and Nevada. Cox will lead the region's 1,025 employees in meeting the agency's mission. Additionally, she will manage a federal real estate inventory of roughly 1,200 owned and leased buildings.
"I welcome Ruth Cox to the GSA leadership team as we work to create a more efficient, sustainable, and transparent government for the American people," said Martha N. Johnson, Administrator of General Services. "Ruth's experience as an executive and manager will contribute to GSA's remarkable efforts in the Pacific Rim Region."
Ruth has over 20 years of professional experience in the areas of technology marketing, business development, and political campaigns. Ruth's career includes leadership and management roles at computer technology companies where she launched a portfolio of software products and business tools. Most recently, Ruth was the President and Executive Director of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association, a clean energy technology trade association. Ruth also served as the Executive Director of 21st Century Democrats and worked for the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team's Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs, supporting outreach to mayors across the country.
Ruth received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Psychology from George Washington University.
As the federal government's workplace solutions provider, the U.S. General Services Administration works to foster an effective, sustainable and transparent government for the American people. GSA's expertise in government workplace solutions includes:
• Effective management of government assets including more than 9,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 215,000 vehicles in the federal fleet, and preservation of historic federal properties;
• Leveraging the government's buying power through responsible acquisition of products and services making up approximately 14 percent of the government's total procurement dollars;
• Providing innovative technology solutions to enhance government efficiency and increase citizen engagement; and,
• Promoting responsible use of federal resources through development of governmentwide policies ranging from federal travel to property and management practices.


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Local 6 is making some accommodations to the programming schedule this weekend due to ongoing news coverage on Friday from Boston.
The following shows will be aired overnight:
- Rachael Ray – originally scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday will air at 2:07 a.m. Saturday.
- Undercover Boss – pre-empted at 8 p.m. for Local 6's special, Surviving and Thriving, will air at approximately 3:03 a.m.
- The Young and the Restless – joined in progress Friday on the East Coast due to CBS news coverage. CBS has granted permission for Local 6 to air the Friday complete episode. This will air at 4 a.m.
- The original episode of CBS's Vegas from Friday at 9 p.m. was moved to Saturday.
Local 6 has reduced commercial inventory in order to accommodate the programs, so note the times are approximate; but may span less than an hour. Your program will air in its entirety.
Due to Local 6's live broadcast of the Orlando Predators vs Tampa Bay Storm from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Saturday night schedule has changed as follows:
- Vegas, 11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. after Local 6 News at 11 p.m.
- Crimetime: The Mentalist (repeat from 9 p.m.) 12:35 a.m.-1:35 a.m. Sunday.
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Last night I went to Control in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to see Dan Snazelle demo his SnazzyFX Eurorack modules. Of all the demos I've seen so far this was the best. He's really into it and spent a solid two hours showing how to use is stuff in musical contexts. After seeing it in action I know I really want a Chaos Brother. It creates random gates and more but in a really useful way. He had it hooked up to a DPO's strike with some Tiptop drum modules as a back beat and it was instant Berghain (infamous Berlin nightclub). The Dreamboat was similar but faster and more chaotic. The Dronebank is a simple module designed solely to make drones. It's six triangle oscillators and in person it's quite wantable. Wow & Flutter mutates your incoming signal sort of like tape. Lastly there's the Ardcore module. This module is a chameleon which loads programs via USB. There are about 60 to choose from right now. You can have things such as a bit-crusher, arpeggiator and even a drum machine. Dan mentioned he will be doing a run of modules with "normal" faceplates later this summer. As usual Daren & Jonas (the owners of Control) were great hosts. If you're in the NY area you really owe it to yourself to visit.
"The Chaos Brother is a new modulation module full of enough options and knobs to keep it interesting no matter where you decide to use it. It all starts with the CHAOS knob, when turned all the way to the left, you get repetitive, tame oscillations like you would find in a basic LFO. Start turning the knob to the right and the Chaos ensues." – snazzyfx.com
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When I recently moved into a new office, many of my colleagues joked that I was just moving a toy chest. Vault Boy bobbleheads, Darth Tater, Solid Snake w/kung fu grip, the always entertaining Exorcist-inspired music box… the list goes on and on.
And now I have a new toy. Today at my desk sits Alduin statue número uno. Created by the IP Factory, the 12-inch statue comes with our newly-announced collector's edition.
We'll have more on the CE soon. In the meantime, I'll be sitting here imagining Vault Boy using dragon shouts against Alduin.