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9:35am Friday 4th July 2014
By SNJ Sport
FORMER Gloucestershire paceman Steve Kirby made a shock debut for Frocester and helped Nick Trainor's side back to the top of Premier One.
Kirby, now at Somerset, claimed two wickets as visitors Taunton Dean were bowled out for 219 at Pounds Close.
The 36-year-old was then at the non-striker's end as Frocester sealed victory with a six from Sam Bracey off the last ball to win by four wickets.
Earlier, Trainor won the toss and invited the visitors to bat, a decision which was quickly justified as Josh Dunning and Kirby collected a wicket each, with the score at two for two.
However, Western Australia state player, John Rogers, Jack Leach rebuilt the innings, taking the total to 60-3 before Leach was caught behind off the bowling of Richie Cave. Rogers, who had begun cautiously, now began to play some big shots, and was well supported by Warren (32). However, at 155-3, Warren was bowled by Dunning and the rest of the Taunton Deane batters were unable to resist the Frocester attack.
Rogers claimed a high quality century, eventually bowled by Olly Jones for 111, with the visitors collapsing to 213 all out, as Olly Jones finished with four for 39.
In reply, Frocester were quickly four for one, but Quereshi and O'Doherty, built a solid base for the innings. However, with the total on 86, Quereshi was run out for 36, and with Leach bowling 10 overs for 25 runs, Frocester fell behind the required rate. Louis Gegg led the recovery, and with 66 required from the final six overs.
Gegg smashed three sixes in an energetic 57, caught on the boundary in the 48th over.
This brought Bracey, not in the best of form, to the wicket. A trademark flip shot to fine leg opened his account and with 13 required from the final over, Bracey hit the first two deliveries for six to bring the scores level and then finished the job with another huge six into the adjacent field.
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WATSONVILLE -- Though in the red, Watsonville Municipal Airport finances are stable and improving, city officials say.
An audit of city finances, commissioned by the Santa Cruz County Grand Jury and released in January, noted an ongoing deficit at the airport and criticized officials for not presenting a clearer picture of the problem.
With the exception of 2008-09, the city-owned airport's annual operations have been in the black for the past five years, according to Administrative Services Director Ezequiel Vega. But revenue has not been strong enough to close a long-standing multimillion-dollar deficit.
City Manager Carlos Palacios said the airport developed a negative balance after the city refinanced a hangar construction loan in 2001 to shorten the term of the debt to produce interest savings. The trade off was higher annual payments.
"It's a decision similar to refinancing a home loan from a 30-year term to a 15-year term," Palacios said in an e-mail. "We knew at the time that the increased debt payments would put pressure on the Airport Fund balance, but also knew that in the long-term it would save money and that the Airport Fund was in a strong position to bear some years of negative fund balance."
The airport, the only one in the county, is home to more than 300 aircraft, mostly single-engine planes but also six corporate jets and 12 helicopters.
John Cowan, vice president of the Watsonville Pilots Association, said it's an invaluable resource for the entire county, starting with the role it can play in disasters. After the 1989 earthquake, for example, tons of supplies were flown in to the airport, he said.
Cowan noted the airport hosts a variety of aviation-related businesses, and provides a base for companies, such as Granite Construction, to reach out-of-town job sites and business meetings. He pointed to a study done a decade ago by the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments that said the airport generated $18 million in direct economic benefit to the region and many millions more in indirect contributions.
"A lot of the airport is used for pleasure," Cowan said. "That's not to be discounted. That's the icing on the cake. It's sort of like the (Santa Cruz) yacht harbor."
Landing in debt
According to Vega, by 2008 the airport was running more than $4 million in the red, an amount that dropped to $2.2 million in 2011. But at the end of the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the deficit soared again to $3.8 million, mostly due to capital projects designed to ensure the airport's viability into the future, such as $100,000 in improvements to attract a tenant for the restaurant.
Vega said he's in the midst of running projections so he couldn't provide an estimate for how the airport's balance will look on June 30, the end of the current fiscal year. But he said the airport will soon be on the road to recovery. Once the final payment of $235,000 is made for the hangars in November, the airport can begin attacking the negative balance, he said.
"If everything goes well, in a reasonable amount of time the balance can become positive," Vega said.
Ready to take off
Airport General Manager Rayvon Williams said he is confident he can turn around airport finances.
"It's straight P&L," he said, "profit and loss."
Williams plans to boost revenue by making fuel sales more profitable and increasing hangar fees. He also plans to build more hangars to generate additional rental income.
"If I can do that in the next five years, then I'm OK," Williams said.
He faces hurdles, however. The plan to build 100 hangars has been on the books for years.
The airport maintains a waiting list of 135 pilots seeking hangar space so the demand is there. But environmental considerations have stalled construction, as the airport is home to the protected Santa Cruz tarplant and the California red-legged frog.
Williams said federal authorities recently cleared a plan to rebuild a taxiway, though he still needs approval from the state Fish and Wildlife Service. He said if that project goes forward successfully, he'll be able to prove he can mitigate the impact of construction. Then he can push for the hangars.
He's already overcome challenges. A few months after he took over management in July 2011, the longtime restaurant operator decided to call it quits. Then, the county issued a letter warning fuel sales would be shut down if holding tanks weren't overhauled.
New tenant at restaurant
Since then, the airport fixed up the restaurant and signed a new tenant; completed a $75,000 renovation of the terminal lobby, restrooms and offices; acquired a used street-sweeper to better maintain runways; and rehabilitated the fuel sales facility.
With the improvements made to the pumping station and better inventory control, Williams aims to net $250,000 to $300,000 a year on about $1.2 million in fuel sales, profits that can be used to cover salaries, maintenance and future capital investments.
The projects were critical, Williams said, to attracting and retaining business from pilots.
He's also embarking on a marketing effort. Aiming to draw out-of-town pilots, for example, the airport hosts an aviation swap meet with discounted fuel prices the second Saturday of every month.
Follow Sentinel reporter Donna Jones on Twitter at Twitter.com/DonnaJonesSCS
Watsonville Municipal Airport
2011-12 revenue: $2.65M
2011-12 expenses: $2.47M
Outstanding negative balance June 30,2012: $3.8M
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SANTA CRUZ -- Retired school psychologist Sheila Coonerty has taken the financial lead in the race to fill three seats on the seven-member Santa Cruz City Schools board.
The longtime Santa Cruz resident has drawn support from education leaders and members of her political family to raise $8,154, according to campaign fiannce records filed in early October. Her contributions far outnumber those of her competitor, as well as three candidates for two seats representing areas outside the city.
Coonerty's largest contribution of $3,500 was from the Greater Santa Cruz Federation of Teachers. She also received $350 from brother Neal Coonerty, a county supervisor, and $250 total from Santa Cruz Councilman Ryan Coonerty and Bookshop Santa Cruz owner Casey Protti, her brother's children. Education philanthropist George Ow and Santa Cruz Education Foundation board president Suz Howells also made donations.
Coonerty said she appreciated the union's financial boost, saying, "I feel like it has to do with supporting who they know I am and who they know I can be on the board. And I'm very proud and touched my brother and nephew also helped out."
Coonerty has spent $5,155, records show. Competitor George W. Bettinger, who has said he would not raise money, did not file a financial report with the county's elections division.
Patty Threet, a small business owner from Capitola, one of three candidates for two seats representing areas outside the city, raised $4,471. Contributors included the teachers union, board President Ken Wagman and Vice President Deborah Tracy-Proulx.
Incumbment Claudia Vestal, a Live Oak preschool owner, collected $1,025, including a contribution from former county supervisor Jan Beautz.
First-time candidate and Live Oak resident Rafael Granados, who directs a college readiness program for UC Santa Cruz, did not file a report.
Candidates must report contributions again Oct. 25.
Follow Sentinel reporter J.M. Brown on Twitter at Twitter.com/jmbrownreports
Candidates for the Santa Cruz City Schools Board of Trustees reported the following total campaign contributions as of Oct. 5. The amounts include cash, loans and nonmonetary contributions.
Shelia Coonerty -- $8,154
Patty Threet -- $4,471
Claudia Vestal -- $1,025
George Bettinger -- did not report
Rafael Granados -- did not report
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SABMiller - Senior Management Changes
SABMiller announces that Norman Adami, currently Chairman and Managing Director of The South African Breweries (Pty) Limited, will be promoted to the new role of Chairman, SABMiller Beverages South Africa with effect from 7 January 2013. In his new role, Adami will assume overall strategic responsibility for SABMiller's beverage businesses in South Africa, and will continue as a member of the Group Executive Committee.
Commenting on the appointment, Alan Clark, Chief Operating Officer, said:
"Norman has for a number of years carried the role of Chairman and Managing Director of SAB and Chairman of our other beverage interests in South Africa. Throughout this period he has shown strong leadership and has continued to build our beer and soft drink operations. Given the continuing strategic importance of our operations in South Africa, we have decided to appoint a new Managing Director to run the beer business, who will report to Norman and free him up to play a more strategic and influential role in the further development of our beverage businesses in South Africa, as well as our ongoing operations in Namibia.
"I would like to thank Norman for his many years of inspirational leadership both in South Africa and as a member of the SABMiller Executive Committee, and for his willingness to continue guiding, influencing and building our South African beverage operations."
The new Managing Director of Beer South Africa will be Mauricio Leyva Arboleda, the current President of SABMiller's business in Peru, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus y Johnston S.A.A. (Backus). Leyva has been with the SABMiller group since the merger with Grupo Empresarial Bavaria in 2005. He was Vice President of Marketing for Bavaria SA in Colombia before being appointed in March 2009 as President of Cerveceria Hondurena S.A., the group's beer and soft drinks business in Honduras, and was appointed as President of Backus in October 2011. He will take up his new appointment on 7 January 2013.
Leyva (42) is a Colombian national. Prior to joining Bavaria in 2005, Leyva worked in senior commercial roles at Avianca, Colombia's leading airline, and at COMCEL, Colombia's leading telecoms company. He began his career with McKinsey & Co in Germany, after graduating with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Los Andes in Colombia, and has a Masters in International Management from the Université de Nancy in France. He is married, with three children.
Commenting on this appointment, Norman Adami said:
"Mauricio is one of SABMiller's best operators worldwide, and his skills, leadership and track record make him a great choice to carry forward our strategy here in South Africa. His appointment reflects the strength of SABMiller as a truly global developer of strong executive leadership".
Other consequential appointments, including the new President of Backus in Peru, will be announced in due course.
Notes to editors
SABMiller plc is one of the world's largest brewers with brewing interests and distribution agreements across six continents. The group's wide portfolio of brands includes premium international beers such as Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Miller Genuine Draft and Grolsch, as well as leading local brands such as Aguila, Castle, Miller Lite, Snow, Tyskie and Victoria Bitter. SABMiller is also one of the world's largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products.
In the year ended 31 March 2012 the group reported EBITA of US$5,634 million and group revenue of US$31,388 million. SABMiller plc is listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges.
Norman Adami (BBusSc (hons), MBA) was reappointed as Chairman and Managing Director of The South African Breweries (Pty) Limited (SAB Ltd) in October 2008. He first joined SAB Ltd in 1979 and has held a number of senior positions in the group, including Regional Director, Operations Director and Chairman and Managing Director, SAB Ltd; President and Chief Executive Officer, Miller Brewing Company; and President and Chief Executive Officer, SABMiller Americas.
Norman is a member of the SABMiller group executive committee and is an independent non-executive director of Allied Electronics Corporation Limited.
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I want to win more than anyone, but not like this. I don't care if we are in game 7 against the Heat, I want LeBron healthy.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Now, if Wade were to tear his ACL I would laugh my *** off as he laid on the floor crying, because **** him, but any respectable player that plays the game the right way I would never wish an injury on. If we are going to be the best, we have to beat the best. Rose and the Bulls are a HUGE step that we will need to get over one way or another, I want to do it the right way. I want to be the best, not the healthiest.
I took many different routes that ultimately landed at the same spot, but I'm on 2 hours sleep so bare with me haha.


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In Defense of Veronica: Why Archie Chose the Bad Girl Over Betty
ComicsAlliance welcomes guest blogger Brendan McGuirk to discuss the upcoming Archie wedding.
Archie Comics recently announced that forever-young bachelor Archie Andrews will be taking the vows of marriage later this summer in "Archie #600," and the comic-book gossip gutters were instantly aflutter -- who would the bride be, Betty or Veronica? After countless years of wooing and hijinx, whom will he choose to take that final, sacred plunge? On The Rachel Maddow Show, pop culture oracle Kent Jones made his case for the bright and bubbly Betty Cooper over the sultry, standoffish Veronica Lodge.


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Menno Beachy of Cresco, Iowa, is recalling one-pint containers of certified organic grape tomatoes.
Though no illnesses have been associated with the product, the organic grape tomatoes have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, according to an Aug. 8 news release from the company posted on the Food and Drug Administration's website.
A food distributor in Minnesota distributed 15 cases containing 12 one-pint containers of the grape tomatoes to retail stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, July 26-Aug. 6, according to the release.
The grape tomatoes are packaged in square-shaped clear plastic one-pint clamshell containers labeled as Menno Beachy Certified Organic Grape Tomato, with the Universal Produce Code 044419310176. The case lot numbers affected by the recall are MB725GT3, MB725GT8, and MB725GT0, according to the release.
The company became aware of the contamination after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture collected a sample of the grape tomatoes at a Minnesota distributor, according to the release. The sample of lot number MB725GT0 confirmed the presence of salmonella, according to the release. The company is investigating the source of the contamination.


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I am sure that this issue has been discussed, but I can't find any KC Rocs that are actually overstable anymore. I used to be able to just order KC Rocs and trust that they would be overstable, but the last year or so it seems like they are all almost neutral out of the box. It is so bad that even some older KCs with visible damage are about the same stability as these new ones on their first throw.
I got so frustrated with roc hunting that I started trying different molds (Roc3, M2, Aftershock, Sent....) The one that I like the most so far is the Ghost, but the problem with them is they aren't available in a stiff pro plastic. I like the flight of the premium ghosts while the Excels broke in to understable too fast. After all of this experimentation I have come to the realization that I just want my KC Rocs back. Does anybody know where to get overstable Rocs? Does anybody have any disc recommendations?
A little information about my bag: I throw rocs for straight to hyzer finish up 300 ft. I throw Comets for straight to understable finish up to 330 ft.


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It is a tradition to light up the summer sky, either by setting off fireworks or not reading the directions on the camp stove. Set the summer ablaze with this Groupon.
$20 for $45 Worth of Fireworks
Revelers can stock up for festivities with items such as the Jumbo Purple Rain, a fountain that begins with a sprinkle of twinkling purple orbs and then transitions into a deluge of sparks and flashes; the Saturn Missile 100 Shot, which shoots a series of white-hot, whistling rockets; or the Festival Balls, which erupts in a classic display of colorful pyrotechnic bursts. Alternately, customers can apply their Groupon toward a more powerful item, such as the Bruno.
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A shopping centre is going into a football frenzy to help bring a bit of World Cup fever to Edgware.
The Broadwalk Centre, in Station Road, Edgware, is giving people the chance to win £5,000 worth of prizes in their Footie Fever competition.
Shoppers can guess the number of footballs featured in a specially designed net suspended from the ceiling by Costa Coffee.
Prizes include tickets to The Hive, Barnet FC and London Broncos as well as gym passes.


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Never Shake a Baby
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"I didn't know shaking a baby could hurt!"
It is true. Jerking or violently shaking a baby is equal to dropping a baby head-first onto a hard surface from a height of 10 feet. It could cause permanent brain damage, blindness or, in some cases, even death.
Why babies cry. All healthy babies cry. Babies cry when they are tired, hungry, uncomfortable or sick. Babies also cry when they are bored, over-stimulated or lonely.
What you can do. It is important to respond quickly when a baby cries. If your baby cries and is not wet, hungry, or running a fever, try these ways to comfort:
- Hold your baby close to your body, on your shoulder, or supported in your arms. (Remember to support the baby's head and back.)
- Gently stroke your baby's back, arms, legs, and feet using long strokes.
- Wrap your baby securely in a blanket, leaving his head and hands free.
- Lay your baby in his crib, on his back, to allow baby to calm himself. Make sure you are within sight and sound of your baby.
Watch your baby's response. Some infants do not respond well to holding, stroking or being securely wrapped in a blanket. If your baby does not respond well, then try these additional ways to comfort:
- Sing or talk to your baby in a quiet, soothing voice.
- Try to interest your baby with a rattle or toy.
- Turn on some soothing (soft) music.
If your baby continues to cry, talk to your family doctor or pediatrician. There may be a medical condition that may be causing your baby to cry.
Develop a support system.
- Don't be afraid to ask friends and relatives for help.
- Take a parenting class.
- Join a parent support group.
For more information from the Virginia Department of Social Services on Shaken Baby Syndrome visit their web page and download their brochure in English or Spanish.


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Interesting idea, Roy. We usually do them in the microwave at our house. The grill would probably be more exciting.Originally Posted by Roy Tucker
Speaking of food, y'all. I just ran across this simple-sounding recipe and thought I'd post it here for reactions.
Ranch Roasted Potatoes
1 packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing mix
2 lbs. small red potatoes, quartered
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Place potatoes in plastic bag and add oil. Toss to coat.
Add dressing mix and toss to coat again.
Place in ungreased baking pan and bake at 450' for 35 minutes or until tender.
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Hank Aaron, TV Salesman
In honor of Hank Aaron's 79th birthday yesterday...
If you were in the market for a new television in 1975, you could do worse than taking the advice of the brand new home run king.
I don't know what my favorite part of this ad for the Magnavox Videomatic portable television (portable?) is, but there are a number of candidates. Let's count them.
I do love the advertisement for all of those reasons, but my favorite is simple: the image of Hank Aaron, one of the greatest ball players to ever play the game and one of the most famous men in America, coming home to a crappy little 20-inch tv on wheels. Even considering small crowds, astroturf, the advent of the DH and free agency, and everything else that has changed since then, nothing has quite driven home the difference in eras between today and Aaron's playing days than that one image. The only thing that could have made it better was if "The Partridge Family" was on the screen instead. What a missed opportunity, Magnavox!
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Maybe Jeffrey MacDonald was innocent after all
From Salon.com – Remember the perceptual illusion where you look at a picture and you're certain that you see the bust of a young woman? Then, if someone draws your attention to certain details, suddenly the picture transforms into the profile of an old woman. It's a disorienting trick. You think you know what you're seeing, but then you aren't so sure.
The Jeffrey MacDonald murder case is one of the most disturbing in living memory. There are only two possible pictures, both nightmares.
Picture No. 1. Jeffrey MacDonald, a Princeton-educated Green Beret doctor with no history of violence and a sterling record, butchered his pregnant wife and two young daughters using a knife, ice pick and club. Then he injured himself and set up the scene to make the crimes appear to be the work of intruders. He claimed they chanted, "Kill the pigs! … Acid is groovy!" and scrawled the word "PIG" on the wall in his wife's blood.
Picture No. 2. Jeffrey MacDonald, a bright young man with everything in life to look forward to, lost his wife and children to senseless, horrific violence. A military hearing found charges against him "untrue," but he was convicted nine years later in a civilian trial. He has been imprisoned for three decades for a crime he did not commit.
Two possibilities: MacDonald is a monster, or he is a victim of terrible injustice. Young woman; old woman.
Until recently, most people saw Picture No. 1. So did I. I grew up in Raleigh, N.C., about an hour from the Fort Bragg army base in Fayetteville where the murders occurred on Feb. 17, 1970, in the middle of the night. I was born in May of that year, and would thus be the same age as the child Colette MacDonald was carrying when her life was snuffed out. In the early '80s, I whipped through a dog-eared copy of "Fatal Vision," Joe McGinniss' sensational true-crime novel about the killings. It was almost as scary as "Helter Skelter" – the story of the Charles Manson murders in California that are said to have inspired Jeffrey MacDonald in the coverup for his homicidal rampage.
In 1984 I was glued to the TV, like millions of other Americans, watching the popular miniseries based on McGinniss' book. McGinniss made the murders sound like the work of a diabolical genius, a man who could transform in a moment from a loving father to a homicidal maniac, and again, in the blink of an eye, to a calculating con man. I thought of devils that lurked in human flesh, like in "The Exorcist," another popular based-on-a true-story-book-turned-movie of the period that floated around our house. When the show was over, I retired to the safety of my bed, safe from unpredictable evils.
A Shifting Picture
McGinniss' stark rendering of Picture No. 1 stuck in my mind until recently when a friend from North Carolina told me that Errol Morris had published a book suggesting MacDonald was innocent. That got my attention: the Oscar-winning Morris, whose film "The Thin Blue Line" exonerated a Texas man wrongfully convicted for murder, is one of the world's great documentary filmmakers. He is both a careful researcher and a profound investigator of the human condition.
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'Buffalo has 10 straight wins over Toronto by a combined 38-14. The last time Toronto won the season series was the 2002-03 season. Buffalo is 29-10-1-1 since. Unfortunately for the Sabres, they'll meet only once more this season: at Toronto April 1.'
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It's a New Year and a new start and the stars are sharing their well-wishes and plans for 2012 on Twitter.
Here's what they had to Tweet:
"Thank you 4 makin 2011 an incredible year, filled with lots of laughs and tears…Memories made either way,that I'll always cherish #1LOVE HAPPY NEW YEAR LOVERS!!!!!!!!!!!! #FIREWORKS"
Katherine Heigl:
"Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you all a fabulous, peaceful, prosperous and healthy 2012 full of great achievements and experiences."
Jessica Simpson:
"Already went to dinner and changed! Might have to ring in the new year with the east coast!! Happy New Year!!!!!!"
J.R. Martinez:
"New Years Day and I'm ready to take on the things that come my way.Praying for health, strength, and continued blessings! #NewYearNewYou"
Christina Applegate:
"Happy New Year everyone. Have a safe evening. Be kind, don't drink and drive, but drinking and tweeting is entertainment for all."
Jennifer Lopez:
"To all the #LOVE?RS your #LOVE made 2011 an unforgettable year!! Look out 2012 here we come!!"
Margaret Cho:
"happy new year everyone~~~ of course i went to bed at 9pm last night last year"
Jared Leto:
"Yesterday is sooooo last year."
Nicki Minaj:
"And Happy New Year to everyone in the world who's clock ALREADY struck 12!!!!!!! Blessings, blessings & more blessings!!! (F*** did I type?)"
Maria Shriver:
"Happy New Year to all of you. I hope your holidays were a time of joy, gratitude and awe."
Kelly K. Bensimon:
"Happy New Year to my amazing twitter family. You are supportive, curious, and courageous to put your voice out there! Love kelly"
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Teresa Borbonus has a long history with Des Peres, having moved there with her family when she was just 2 years old. Later in life, after living in University City, Teresa and her husband, John, an associate circuit court judge for St. Louis County, returned to Des Peres, moving into her childhood home. The couple lived there with their children, Bella 11; Evie, 9; and Gia, 7, before moving to a new home in a different part of Des Peres last year. Teresa took a few minutes recently to discuss her family's love for the neighborhood.
What is the best-kept secret in Des Peres?
The amount of outdoor things to do here. Des Peres has a number of great parks, including some small ones that people might not know about. They're a great gathering place for school events, families and friends. We love Des Peres Park—you can do everything from taking walks and playing soccer to fishing or having a picnic.
What do you like best about living here?
Everything is right here at your fingertips, from shops and restaurants to grocery stores like the new Schnucks and Dierbergs. We also have The Lodge, which is an amazing community center. It's such a friendly community. While our old house and new house are in different parts of Des Peres, the welcoming nature is everywhere. It's not just a smile when you're walking down the street and pass a neighbor, but stopping to ask, How's your mother doing? How is school going for the kids?
What's an ideal way to spend an afternoon in Des Peres?
We would probably ride our bikes through the neighborhoods, walk to friends' houses, or go up to The Lodge. On the way home, we might stop at The Daily Bread, which is such a neat restaurant with a great mix of people always there. And of course, a stop at Sweet Be's—it's a great little candy shop and toy store, and my kids love it.
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to give a head coaching job to JKidd. Heck, but what do I know?
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to give a head coaching job to JKidd. Heck, but what do I know?
Still too early to tell. Especially with that make up of a roster, I could see anybody having a rough beginning (lack of chemistry, so many alphas, etc.). Don't they also have some injury issues?
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Lawrence Frank looked like the head coach against the Pacers, Kidd looked like a deer in the headlights.
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
You guys forget Larry Bird started out 2-5 when he first started coaching and JKidd is in a worse situation, because of injuries.
Bird also walked into a team that was pretty solid with their identity, and the key pieces had played a long time with each other. Kidd is trying to put together a bunch of old, broken pieces.
Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right. ― Ricky Gervais.
Buncha pieces thrown together; I expected them to go through something similar to what we did last year. Were people really expecting them to be a winning team right off the bat?
That soup's gonna need a long time to cook.
This space for rent.
NBA scouts say Kidd doesn't do anything. (<= Link)
"George's athleticism is bananas!" - Marc J. Spears
Jason Kidd can do or not do anything he wants. Nothing can stop him on his way to a championship. It's what he was put on earth to do.
[~]) ... Cheers! Go Pacers!
It was a bad move, and I don't think they will get to .500 this year.
Turner and Young are THE FUTURE!
There's no cure for 'Deron Williams is your best player.'
I feel bad for Kidd but he chose this and I do think he was a bad choice for a group of ball dominate vets. I don't feel bad for the Nets. To me seeing the Nets struggle is a feel good story. I hate seeing one team try to buy a title and have an unfair advantage over everyone else. If they won a title by going this route I think it would be bad for the game. The new cba might cost us a player next year but so far I like the direction it's taking the game, if the Nets were successful in this it would undermine that.
I think it's good for the game to see L.A. take it's turn going down after having everything handed to them for so long. I hope they stay down or at best mediocre for a long time
Kidd was certainly a dominate PG himself. He could dominant games on occasion...but yes I agree. He is not a dominate coach.
Lance is finally home. Whether he becomes our starting PG or he's 6th man, he's getting big minutes and he's here to stay. #llortontnia
The Jason Kidd hiring was nothing more than a publicity stunt for an attention whoring owner. The Nets' entire off-season strategy for the past two years is to grab as many "big name" guys as possible. Joe Johnson, KG, Paul Pierce, Jason Terry are all former all-stars well past their primes, and it was obvious this strategy wasn't going to work. Apparently their HC position was not exempt from this strategy. This goes to show that unless you get Lebron James, you cannot take short cuts building a contender. The Pacers blueprint is the best way to build a team: get lucky in the draft, and spend your FA money wisely on guys who may not have the "big names"
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Ryan Murphy's New Show Is Anything But Normal
Ross Semple | Posted 07.12.2012 | UK Entertainment
Read More: Andrew Rannells, Glee, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, American Horror Story, Comedy, The New Normal, Justin Bartha, Tv, Nbc, Ellen Barkin, UK Entertainment News
Ryan Murphy is everywhere these days; like shit in a field. His ubiquity is both a blessing and a curse. One one hand, he unleashed Glee onto the world and, just like Frankenstein, he probably had no idea of the horrible things his creation would do. However, American Horror Story - another of Murphy's brainchildren - is one of the most captivating shows on television.


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Search for Missing Boater Now in Day 6
CORSICANA, Texas — Texas game wardens and volunteers continue to search Richland Chambers Lake today for the victim of a boating accident that occurred Saturday morning.
Game wardens already in the area for the opening day of duck season early Saturday responded to the boating accident report within 30 minutes and have been searching for the missing victim nearly continuously since then.
According to passengers, the boat was returning from a restaurant to a private residence on the lake when it struck a submerged object near the U.S. Highway 287 bridge and capsized. Two passengers swam to shore while the other eight stayed with the boat. As the boat drifted toward shore, more than a mile away, the operator apparently slipped into the water.
Missing is Charles Andrew (Chase) Bergfeld, 23, of Conroe. Bergfeld is a student at Texas A&M University.
Game wardens were joined early in the search by members of the Corsicana Volunteer Fire Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Dive Team and the Lewisville Fire Department Dive Team.
Currently, volunteers from Texas EquuSearch and United States — Homeland Emergency Response Organization (US-HERO) are assisting in the search.
Game Warden Capt. Gary Dugan today said that searchers are employing side-scan sonar technology and dogs trained to detect human remains as they painstakingly comb through the waters of a large cove where Bergfeld is thought to have been lost.
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If anyone is interested or has a friend/family member that is into PC gaming send me a message. I'm flexible on the price, I payed nearly 500 for this card just under 2 years ago as soon as it came out. It can still play any game out there at moderate resolutions on nearly max detail. However, I play at 1920x1200 and the newest games require a more powerful card to run at the highest settings.
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Raspberry Curd and an Interesting Twist on a Breakfast Sandwich
I love trying out new recipes for things I've never had before. Something about the process of not really knowing what to expect adds some excitement to my cooking/baking. It also prevents the let-down that sometimes happens when I make something that doesn't live up to expectations that I've set way too high in my mind. But I can usually overcome that by making some tweaks and trying again.
I've never had raspberry curd before I made it. Obviously, I knew raspberry curd should taste like raspberries and I assumed it would have a similar consistency to lemon curd. It turned out to be thinner than lemon curd, but just as addictive and delicious.
I made this raspberry curd for a layer cake that I haven't gotten a chance to post yet, but I went a bit overboard. I didn't know how much of the raspberry curd I would need, so I doubled the recipe I found online and ended up with enough to fill a 4-layer cake and still have two jars leftover!
Hubby's mom is a lucky woman. We gave her one jar of the raspberry curd and the other is in our fridge. Obviously, this was great in the cake that I made. But I wanted to share how I've been eating it since then. It's delicious straight from the jar with a spoon, but it's also great on an egg and cheese sandwich.
Yes, you heard me correctly, I said it's great on an egg and cheese sandwich. I'm really not sure when I started doing this. Probably when I was really young. I remember my mom eating egg and grape jelly sandwiches and my sandwich every day after kindergarten was a slice of cheddar on white bread with grape jelly. Hubby thinks I'm extremely weird for this and refuses to be in the same room as me when I eat this delicious sandwich. I keep trying to get him to taste it before he just writes it off, but he refuses.
But this really is a perfect breakfast sandwich. You've got all the ooey-gooey goodness of an egg and cheese sandwich with a splash of sweetness from the raspberry curd. It's awesome and if you haven't tried this, I recommend it. I'd love to hear about it if you do! The curd is also great on graham crackers or shortbread cookies if your tastes are more "normal".
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Raspberry Curd – from Notes from My Food Diary, originally from Luscious Berry Desserts by Lori Longbotham – note I doubled this recipe, but a single batch would be sufficient for filling a cake with some leftover
Printable Recipe
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
Two 1/2-pints ripe raspberries or one 12-ounce package frozen raspberries, thawed
5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
2 to 3 tsp fresh lemon juice
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the raspberries, egg yolks, sugar, and salt and cook, mashing the berries and stirring frequently at first and them constantly at the end, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Pour the mixture through a coarse strainer set over a bowl, pressing hard on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Cool to room temperature; the curd will continue to thicken as it cools. Stir in lemon juice to taste. Refrigerate, covere, until ready to serve, or for up to 1 month.
Fruity Breakfast Sandwich
2 eggs
2 pieces of bread, toasted if you prefer
shredded cheddar cheese
raspberry curd - if you don't have raspberry curd, I highly recommend seedless raspberry or blackberry or boisonberry jam
You can cook your eggs any way you prefer for your breakfast sandwich. I like to make a cheese omelet and then cut it in half. Sometimes I eat this as an open-faced sandwich instead of stacking it all up.
Heat a small skillet on medium heat. Brush a small amount of butter on the pan.
Whisk your eggs with a splash of milk in a cup or small bowl. Add the eggs to your skillet and proceed to make a cheese omelet to your tastes.
Spread about 1 Tablespoon of raspberry curd or jam onto each slice of bread (I don't like my bread toasted, but feel free to toast it if you want). Cut the omelet in half and place a half on each piece of bread. Serve open faced or stack to make a sandwich.
31 Responses to "Raspberry Curd and an Interesting Twist on a Breakfast Sandwich"
Thank God for the weird flavors and for not making em the only weirdo foodie out there. This sounds heavenly, and I can't wait to try my hand at the curd this weekend.
I am practically addicted to lemon curd, and since raspberries are by far my favorite berry I would be scared to make this, have so much left over, and pour it over everything I could eat! The breakfast sandwich also looks good, never had sweet with the eggs, but its worth a shot! Would be great with french toast, and I love cream cheese with sweet jam 🙂
Jen, that curd looks just wonderful! I LOVE raspberry!
it's okay to have a weird tastebud. it all matters if you like it (: i think flutternutters are weird in comparison 😛 no offense, people!
Mmm, this sounds fantastic! I'm so used to curd being citrus – this would be a nice change of pace.
You're not the only one! Growing up, when we didn't have tomato soup with our grilled cheese, there was usually jam spread on it after it was grilled. It's a weird combo that one of my parents inroduced, but it's surprisingly good.
Ooh, raspberry curd sounds fantastic.
Your sandwich seems like the breakfast version of a monte cristo sandwich, and I really like monte cristos.
i have never had raspberry curd and it sounds yummy. I think it would taste great on french toast. i might just have to try this!
I actually love egg and jam sandwiches! I think it's pretty weird…but oh so delicious. that curd looks fantastic! Gorgeous color.
Wow, this could totally solve my problem with breakfast sandwiches. I just REALLY like sweetness in my breakfast but I want to like breakfast sandwiches because egg is so filling and good for you…I am definitely going to try this!
I bet the sweet/savory combo is yummy! I've never made curd for a cake before but hope to soon – it sounds so delicious and versatile.
I've heard of this combo before and I have to say – it grosses me out and intrigues me at the same time. Maybe I'll get the guts to try it some day. You do make it sound delicious 🙂
Oh wow, the curd looks so beautiful! The consistency looks perfect!
Funny this should come up b/c I just had a ham & egg sandwich last night and I almost always have to add strawberry jam to that! Adding raspberry curd is sure to be just as good.
🙂 Kimberly @ Poor Girl Eats Well
PS – that curd is simply gorgeous!
ooo i think i know which cake you'll be posting soon…if it's the one i'm thinking of, i have to say, this curd was the best filling i could imagine for that cake. this curd was just awesome (and i'm not a raspberry fan) and yours looks gorgeous!!
Wow that is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen!
This certainly sounds like an interesting combination. I suppose it's similar to a monte cristo, no? I'd love to give it a try!
I saw this recipe yesterday and immediately printed it. I made Vanilla raspberry cupcakes for a friend's birthday and wanted to make them a little extra special. This curd is amazing. Its a little thinner than lemon curd but that was perfect for what I wanted. I didn't want that thicker consistency. I will link to your blog when I post the cupcakes with pics and recipes to mine!
I believe you when you say it tastes great with eggs. I'm not a ketchup fan, but I do like it on scrambled eggs – completely changes the flavor of both!
I'm surprised your curd didn't thicken after being chilled.
Btw, tell you hubby that it's true cheese and jelly seem like a strange combo, but well prepared cheese platters always include fruit selections (pears, grapes, etc) – they compliment one another beautifully.
(1) Raspberry curd rocks, but I've never had a recipe for it, so thank you!
(2) Berries are gerat on savory dishes! Every had a berry sauce on grilled rare venison meat? YUM!!!!
(3) When I make over easy eggs, I always use toast covered in butter and raspberry preserves to sop up the yolk. So good!!!
So you are in good company my dear!
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only "weirdo" that likes the jam/egg/cheese combo.
I'm also surprised it didn't thicken up more. Even this morning, it was still the same consistency and it's been in the fridge since I made it.
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Your raspberry curd recipe is amazing!! I made it and used it for some cupcakes. I credited and linked to your blog in my blog! Thanks for an awesome recipe
This certainly looks addictive, and the colour is just DIVINE! Will have to try it ….. Am curioius to see what it tastes like with egg..
I don't know if I'm brave enough to try this one on an egg sandwich, but I did pin it 🙂
Jen, are the amounts above written the way that you made it (doubled)? Can't wait to try it!
I have been searching for a recipe just like this for a cake filling! Thank you so much 🙂
Is it possible to make this without the added sugar? I'm trying to find recipes that are good for a cancer diet. Thanks


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HOUSTON - In mid-April, United Airlines will open the new terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The $95 million south concourse redevelopment, a new 225,000-square-foot facility, will accommodate United Express regional flights. At nearly four times the size of the previous south concourse, the new space will provide a better customer experience, featuring modern and expanded gate-lounge areas, 17 food, beverage and retail concessions and a spacious central passenger lounge with expansive tarmac views.
On Monday Local 2 got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the terminal and found out there will be several "firsts" when it opens. From first-time airport restaurants to a brand new boarding process, United said the state-of-the-art building will be unlike anything else.
"This is going to be a more central boarding area, almost like a train station. You'll have boarding doors where customers will go down to the three fingers where the gates will actually be," United Vice President Stephanie Buchanan, said.
The concessions are also expected to be a big hit with passengers. Restaurants include 3rd Bar Oyster and Eating House, The Fruteria, Whataburger and Bullrito's Tex-Mex.
Some of the new stores inside will include The iPhone Boutique, Relay and Brookstone's.
United and the city of Houston are partnering together on the project. Crews broke ground in early 2012 and it will be completed in the fall. However, passengers will be able to use the new terminal this month.
Houston's Bush Airport is the largest hub for United with more than 600 flights a day.
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All the Sacrifice
Apr 18, 2012
Yesterday, the Budget Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing that was titled "Strengthening the Safety Net" but was really about Chairman Ryan's proposals to cut billions of dollars from safety net programs, including converting both Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) into block grants.
One of the most important questions asked at the hearing was posed by Rep. James Lankford (R-OK), who asked how should we measure the success of these programs, and of proposals to reform them. CLASP believes that safety net programs are successful when they prevent hunger and destitution, when they promote the health of children and adults, and when they support and reward work for those who are able to work without abandoning those who are not.
None of the hearing's witnesses offered any evidence that the proposed changes would accomplish any of these goals. To the contrary, Robert Greenstein of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities provided evidence that cuts of the levels envisioned by the Ryan budget would significantly harm the most vulnerable. And Ron Haskins, one of the designers of the 1996 welfare reform, acknowledged that the shift toward a work-based safety net has left behind those who are unable to work because of personal and situational challenges. Block granting these programs would accomplish just one goal--cutting federal spending.
The Ryan budget provided a rough outline for cuts in social spending. This week we are beginning to see what these cuts would look like in practice. The House Agriculture committee voted today to slash SNAP benefits by more than $36 billion over 10 years--while leaving agricultural subsidies untouched. The House Ways and Means Committee--which has jurisdiction over all federal tax policy--moved forward bills today that would:
- eliminate the social services block grant, which provides funding used for child care, child welfare, and services to the elderly;
- deny the child tax credit to low-income immigrant working families with 5.5 million children; and
- put low- and moderate-income workers who receive health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act at risk of owing hundreds of dollars to the IRS if they change jobs or have unpredictable hours of employment.
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Nigeria. 22 people have been killed in three separate attacks
At least 22 people have been killed in three separate attacks in northeastern Nigeria since Friday, including 15 Christians shot Sunday inside a church, according to officials.
The violence began early Friday when unidentified gunmen raided a village in Musari, in Borno state, killing five people, said Joint Task Force Lt. Col. Sagir Musa. JTF troops responded, and a gunbattle ensued. Three of the attackers were killed, and troops recovered weapons and ammunition. Musa declined to provide further details of the attack.
Also Friday, gunmen with suspected ties to the Islamist militant group Boko Haram killed two people and wounded another in an attack in Maiha, in Adamawa state, according to Godfrey Okeke, Adamawa state commissioner. The attackers freed 35 inmates from the Maiha prison and set government buildings on fire, Okeke said.
In Sunday's attack, gunmen entered a church in Chibok, also in Borno state, and killed at least 15 worshipers, said Mohammed Kana, a regional official for the National Emergency Management Agency.
"Some of the people had their throats slit," Kana said, citing NEMA staff who responded to the scene.
Sunday's violence comes six days after attackers raided two churches during Christmas Eve services, killing 12 people.
In October, a report from Human Rights Watch addressed the violence plaguing northern Nigeria, particularly from Boko Haram. The group's name means "Western education is forbidden." It seeks to impose a strict version of Sharia law in the Muslim-dominated northern part of the country.
"Suspected members of the group have bombed or opened fire on worshipers in at least 18 churches across eight northern and central states since 2010. In Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, the group also forced Christian men to convert to Islam on penalty of death," it said.
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"Hey Lew," says Bert, "Why are you bothering the poor fellow, he's just trying to take a week away from all this stress, all this mishegas."
"Bert, stick to using those Eyetalin phrases you are so fond of and leave the mishegas to my people." Lew replies.
Hey guys, can't we all get along? I'll be back Monday, with all kinds of new ideas and stories and a scoop or two. And I have some big news too!
Pazienza, ragazzi, y'all need to go to Jimmy's and share a Muffalleta and call me Monday morning.
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It's three days after a major earthquake and Vallejo residents are being dug out of the rubble and rushed to local hospitals.
That's the scenario for this year's Solano Public Health and Emergency Medical Services Exercise, being held between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. today throughout Solano County.
More than 300 volunteers of all ages are set to assemble at the Solano Mall, to be made up to look like victims of this disaster, and taken to their assigned spots, county officials said.
To avoid any kind of panic, officials are warning the public to expect increased helicopter, ambulance and fire truck activity at the Mall, and at emergency rooms at Kaiser Permanent Medical Centers in Vallejo and Vacaville, Sutter Solano Medical Center, NorthBay Medical Center, David Grant Medical Center and VacaValley Hospital.
This exercise is designed to allow Solano County hospital staff and first responders the opportunity to test their ability to transport and treat a large number of disaster victims, organizers said.
Solano County Health Department spokesman Scott Haskins said the county has participated in the statewide exercise every year for three years, and does its best to alert people in advance.
"We have flyers around, it's on our website, we put stories in the papers and we run radio spots," Haskins said. "It's always on the same week -- the third Thursday in November, and there are different scenarios every year. This year it's an earthquake. Last year, it was a contaminated water supply. The year before that, it was a terrorist bomb explosion at the Cordelia truck scales."
Hospitals are required to do these exercises to test their preparedness to handle large-scale emergencies, Haskins said.
During the exercise, the hospitals will have signs displayed explaining it's participating and all radio transmissions will also start with a disclaimer, Haskins said.
The idea is to find out what works and what doesn't, and glitches have been found and corrected in the past, Haskins said. Patient tracking systems have been refined and communications problems fixed, for instance, he added.
Contact staff writer Rachel Raskin-Zrihen at (707) 553-6824 or email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter at RachelVTH.


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One of my favorite desserts of all time is raspberry squares, the bar cookie that is almost like a Linzer torte with the extra deliciousness of a streusel-like topping. Nowadays, I'm always looking for ways to covert classics into gluten-free forms for my sensitive daughter and self – even better if I can pull off dairy free as well.
With the holiday season approaching, I thought I would try using cranberries in place of the raspberry jam in this beloved bar. Combining cranberries with orange marmalade and a touch of crystallized ginger was the winning combination – and Bob's Red Mill blanched almond flour was the key component (making them grain-free as well, for those who have other grain intolerances). Adding some pecans for the streusel topping, makes this packed with protein as well.
Whether you have sensitivities or not, this will be a major crowd-pleaser at the cookie exchange. Spread some cranberry Christmas cheer!
Cranberry Christmas Crumble Bars: Gluten and Dairy Free
- 3 cups Bob's Red Mill Blanched Almond Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil, softened
- 1 Egg
- 1-1/2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract, divided
- 3/4 cup Orange Marmalade
- 3/4 cup Dried Cranberries, divided
- 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup chopped Pecans
- 1/4 cup Crystallized Ginger, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp Powdered Sugar
Preheat oven to 350. Stir almond flour, salt, baking powder and sugar together, and transfer to the work bowl of a food processor. Whisk together coconut oil, egg, and 1 tablespoon of the vanilla, then add to dry ingredients. Pulse ingredients together in the food processor until well-combined and dough resembles coarse sand. Set aside 1 cup of the dough and press the rest of it firmly and evenly into an 9×9 baking dish (lightly coated with coconut oil)*. Bake for 12 minutes.
While the bottom layer is baking, combine the marmalade, 1/2 cup of the dried cranberries, and the remaining vanilla in a high speed blender (or the same food processor). Combine reserved dough in a mixing bowl with brown sugar, pecans, ginger, and remaining 1/4 cup cranberries with a fork to make the streusel topping.
When the bottom layer is done, gently spread the cranberry-marmalade mixture over it (an offset spatula is most helpful here), then sprinkle streusel evenly over the top. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow to cool completely and then sift the powdered sugar over the top. Cut into bars and serve!
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Donna brings many years of cooking experience to Apron Strings, including expertise in Southwestern cooking, while Anne offers more allergen-friendly posts and other healthy fare (with some decadent exceptions, of course). We also like to share stories from our family as we go from time to time, Together we hope to inspire you AND learn from you as we go! You can contact us at ourapronstrings[at]gmail[dot]com.


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NICE - The Sons of Italy will host a Pasta Feast in support of Operation Tango Mike (OTM) today.?
Doors open at 5 p.m. at the Sons of Italy lodge, located at 2814 East Highway 20 in Nice. There will be a no-host bar and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
The menu includes family recipe pasta dishes, including meatballs and Italian sausage, salad, garlic bread and dessert for the cost of $10.
There will also be prizes and music provided by the High Notes.?
Guests are invited to bring photos of their veterans or troops for display on the "Wall of Fame."
Proceeds will benefit OTM in the continuing mission to send care packages to deployed troops.
For further information call 274-2244 or 349-2838.


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As season continues, standings start to stand out
WASHINGTON -- All season, media and fans alike relentlessly dissect standings.
For instance, the Nationals tied the Braves for the lead in the National League East Saturday night, and legitimate excitement surrounded that development, as it should. However, it loses significance when put in context of the fact that more than 60 games still remain on the schedule.
Still, there is no question the constant fluctuation in standings is part of what makes baseball so interesting to follow. But when over the course of 162 games do players begin focusing on their position amongst division rivals, if at all?
"Usually around August," Denard Span said. "You start to kind of see who's going to be in and who's not going to be in it."
Right-hander Tanner Roark said he always keeps a watchful eye on the standings but never tries to get too caught up in them over the course of the season.
"We know [the standings] in the back of our minds," Roark said. "But we don't try to just focus on it all the time. We've got to play a game each and every day, day-in and day-out."
Daniel Popper is an associate reporter for MLB.com. He also can be found on Twitter @danielrpopper. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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So Im struggling to find a routine that will help me focus on the basket, and improve my putting.
I have a tendency to lose focus at the critical point and end with eyes that wander and then when I putt I miss, because my eyes wherent looking at the middle of the basket, but next to it.
So anybody have any good routine/drill tips, to help with maintaining focus when putting?


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The FAA issued a much-anticipated screening information request (SIR) that seeks proposals from public entities including state and local governments and universities to operate six test ranges for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The agency is also soliciting public input on a draft privacy policy that test site operators will be required to follow as part of their contracts.
The agency announced the test-site solicitation late Thursday, exactly one year after President Obama signed into law the 2012 FAA reauthorization act. In that legislation, Congress directed the FAA to establish the test site program within six months of the law's enactment to conduct research into integrating UAS in the national airspace system.
The FAA initiated the test-site selection process last spring, but held off issuing the SIR while it considered privacy issues arising from the surveillance capabilities of unmanned aircraft. In a separate solicitation published in the Federal Register, the agency is seeking public comment within 60 days on a draft privacy policy. According to that notice, the policy will be incorporated into an "other transaction agreement," or contract that test site operators will enter into with the FAA.
In selecting the six test sites, the FAA said it will evaluate proposals on criteria including geographic and climatic diversity, location of ground infrastructure, population density and air traffic density. The agency said applicants have 80 days to submit their proposals.
"Today's announcement by the FAA is an important milestone on the path toward unlocking the potential of unmanned aircraft and creating thousands of American jobs," Michael Toscano, president and CEO of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International said on Thursday. "States across the country have been eager to receive this FAA designation because they recognize the incredible economic and job creation potential it would bring with it."
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Lawrence J. Petersen (not verified)
February 17, 2013 - 11:45pm
The area North of the airport site in Benson, Arizona is being considered for the UAS and I hope it is rejected because of the surrounding rural area that these Unmanned Aircraft would operate over. This area has many ranches with cattle, horses and other wildlife that would be disturbed from the noise of the Drones. Another reason is if one of these drones should crash the fire hazard would not be able to be contained and thousands of acres would be destroyed as well as homes and domestic property and wildlife. With the thousands of desert areas in Arizona with none of the above mentioned hazards I would certainly hope they would be selected if Arizona is chosen for this project. Reports by some local businesses that claim there is not many humans here in this area are totally false and outright lies.
ryan williams (not verified)
July 5, 2013 - 1:06am
I am sorry sir, but I completely disagree.
Here is some basic background information about me. I grew up in Benson Arizona. My parents actually still live in the house I grew up in, and have been residents in AZ and actually graduated from both ST. David and Benson Schools back in 72' and 73'. I am a UAV mechanic. My career started back in 2007 after graduating from Cochise College in Douglas, AZ with an A&P certificate. At that time I was hired by a well known company in the UAV world. Some of our great family friends have some of the biggest privately owned ranches in AZ (not state leased as most ranchers are in that area). I know tons of people with Farm land close to the San Pedro River. I am an avid fisherman, hunter, and all around outdoorsman. I do believe in the First and Second amendments with all of my heart, and believe in privacy as well.
The problem with the public being able to comment and subject opinions before knowing facts and how these systems work is a poor decision by the FAA in the first place. There are multitudes of FAIL SAFES built into UAV systems to prevent such mishaps you describe. I will be the first one to admit, if I didn't know the laws and regulations that are in place with these systems, I would probably have some of the same arguments you do. To embark some knowledge on you I will start off with some of the basics and move on from there as to not leave anybody reading this behind.
First off I would like to note that we have been flying UAV's in Arizona for well over a decade... Fort Huachuca. I have personally worked at Fort Huachuca for 3 years in the UAV word. There has never been a fire due to a crash. You have more of a chance of fire in AZ due to a Lightening strike than from a UAV (as we see these fires dang near every year). This is Due to many reasons... when a UAV crashes 99.9 percent of the time a parachute is involved. I have witnessed 4 crashes (Parachute Testing) in the desert that resulted in minimal damage to those associated AV's. There is also a "ditching Point" involved. This is a point picked out on a map where there is 0%population and over a minimal amount of vegetation, not to mention easy access as to recover downed aircraft. They have coordinates picked out where an AV that has lost comms will fly to so they can work out the issue or the AV will automatically deploy parachute and slowly fall to the ground.
Secondly, the only areas affected by noise will be those located extremely close to the airport (an active airport... that already has planes flying in and out of). Mind you it is an airport... they are going to be loud. Now army regulation states that the types of aircraft I am involved in (as well as the types that would be flying out of Benson) can't do a mission below 2,000 FT AGL. By the time the UAV is at mission altitude the noise is no louder than that of a 747 flying at 30,000 FT AGL. For some other added information I have observed many different species of wildlife in many different areas around the world during flight operations and wouldn't you know that the UAV's didn't even have an effect on their movement patterns (such as a deer following the same trail every day to a watering hole). I have also performed flight operations in FT Hood, Texas. All of the training ranges in this place are leased by the Government in order to use them. This means that the ranchers are compensated for there land while still using their land for cattle! That means they get money while still using there land as they have been for many years. Amazingly enough, often times we would have to slowly "SHOO" cattle off of our runway during all operations of the day as they were not affected by the noise from running up engines during training. (Much like a fellow rancher that uses a chain saw to cut down mesquite for fire wood while is cows stare at him)
Here comes the big topic (I understand that this was not in your comment and I thank you for that). There are regulations that are strongly observed which (not word for word) state no UAV can be used for Personal gain, or incriminating actions outside of the military. In other words you are not supposed to observe civilians... consider it a "no look area". Jo shmo isn't even allowed to check to see if his girlfriend went to the gym like she said she would. And no... UAV's do not have the ability to see through walls or roofs. They use the same technology as most police helicopters have which is infrared cameras, not X-Ray vision cameras.
This is purely going to be a test site. It isn't intended for use with police, border patrol, or "spying" on civilians.
In conclusion I would like to say this. I currently have a residence in Tooele, Utah as my company was forced to move outside of Ft Huachuca due to politics. The UAV project in Utah brought a couple hundred contractors to that area. Tooele is a small town, much like Benson and grew economically, but not into a city. It still has the small town feel that I have grown to know and love. If I thought this project would hinder my hometown rather than making it a greater place to live, I would be the first to say so.


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