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Neri Livneh Is Addicted to Hate
Reality shows are like Knesset elections: you don't vote for who you like, but against those you hate.
The instant the episode of "Survivor VIP" ended, a few Saturdays ago on Channel 2, I went into Facebook and tried to delete former MK and present-day attorney Inbal Gavrieli − who had been eliminated in that episode − from my list of friends.
The prevailing misconception about Facebook is that we open an account there in order to find friends. In fact, it's the very opposite. I find friends easily everywhere, and it's possible that in real life I might even have become friends with Gavrieli. But it's only on Facebook that I am able to break off relations with friends.
That's why my greatest oneg Shabbat (Sabbath delight) is deleting friends from my Facebook account. It gives me a feeling of control, of having a social life that's based on much more than fateful timing and shared experiences. A social life grounded in principles − such as not to grant access to: 1. People who are not wowed by me; 2. People who tell unfunny jokes; 3. People who use supposedly funny aliases; 4. People who insert a photo of their child or their pet as their profile image; 5. People with excessively complicated names; and 6. People who send recipes I did not ask for, or who post all kinds of epigrams and thoughts on my homepage, of all places.
I would also be happy to delete Gavrieli, people like her and even worse people, too (and many current MKs are worse than her), from the list of this country's publicly elected officials. But my options there are limited. People like me, who wield no influence, have only virtual options.
"From the dawn of humanity's emergence, the motto is: If someone is out to kill you, kill him first," and "It's not a utopian world like with Justice Cheshin, it's a dog-eat-dog and shit world." These are just two of the thoughts that Gavrieli, who was an MK at the age of 27, fired off in bursts during the "Survivor" tribal council session that voted her out.
To avoid legal complications, if not worse, I will say straight away that these metaphors from the sphere of combat are not intended to hint in any way, shape or form at the occupations of said former MK's family, which have been covered by crime reporters − notably Yedioth Ahronoth's Buki Naeh, who is also taking part in the program and clashed with Gavrieli on the island.
In all its past seasons, I gave "Survivor" my top rating for reality programs that I don't watch, mainly because I am totally incapable of identifying with women in bikinis and couldn't care less about social dynamics that take place between people I have no wish to meet.
Nevertheless, I knew I would want to watch the VIP version. I'd heard of most of the participants. I had even formed some sort of opinion about a few of them. I was somewhat more familiar with three of them.
One of them was with me in a workshop to kick the smoking habit. If I had known back then, when I told him he was as tall as my sons and that I hoped he had at least played basketball for real and not only on the computer, and he replied that he had indeed played for Maccabi Tel Aviv and that his name was Doron Jamchi − if I'd known how he would behave toward Naeh, with whom I worked on the same paper and for whom I have high regard and like very much, I would not have bothered to butter him up with the stickiness of Super Glue.
My impression from watching all the programs that have been broadcast so far is that the casting department did a brilliant job. Naeh, for example, is the total antithesis of Gavrieli, the representative of the law vs. a woman who was once a representative of the legislature. Naeh is also the antithesis of Azam Azam, who was imprisoned in Egypt for eight years on a charge of spying for Israel and was freed in a prisoner exchange deal. Naeh has self-deprecating humor in spades, although one could never say he is an athlete.
Every week I find myself developing atomic-level hatred for one of the participants − ergo, I have to keep watching the series. It's hatred that keeps me glued to the screen. My addiction is due to the nerve-racking tension I feel before the elimination of the latest object of hatred, together with the quantities of adrenaline that are also released. The last time I experienced a thrill accompanied by a racing pulse such as overwhelmed me was when actress-dancer Anna Aronov and Gavrieli competed in making a campfire with stones and twigs (which I think is a completely useless skill − because in what real world will we ever need this, and in what real world will Aronov not be able to find a man who will be happy to do such work for her?), was when the last of the United Nations soldiers left Nahariya.
Reality shows are like Knesset elections: You don't vote for who you like but against those whom you hate. The greatness of good reality programs is measured in their ability to come up with new objects for collective hatred. Just like life here, don't you see? What we mainly need is a common enemy, and every sensible person understands that until we find a new substitute enemy, we will not be able to end the conflict with the Palestinians.
Can we replace the Palestinians with Gavrieli? By all indications, no. But in the meantime, we can watch TV and delude ourselves into thinking that her elimination from "Survivor" (temporarily, at least) symbolizes a type of victory of justice over brute force and brazenness. Maybe justice will win in the end and the truth will come out and nation shall not lift up sword against nation − provided Gavrieli doesn't return to take her revenge on us big-time.
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Toyota 4Runner
I was just looking at tirerack.com and noticed that there is a paltry selection of tires in the OEM size available.
Has anyone tried the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo yet? If so, how do you like them.
Also, has anyone stepped up to a 265/70R17? I have the V6 and I'm a little reluctant to decrease the final drive ratio, but I might just have to do so to get a decent selection of tires. If you've done this, did you notice much of a drop in acceleration?
kullenberg Posts: 283I ditched the OEM Dunlops at 10K miles, and replaced them with Revo's in 265/65/17 (OEM size), and have never looked back. We just finished a winter with 90+" of snow, and I have a very steep drive. They have never even spun a wheel. I now have 21k miles (11K on the Revos) and they show negligible wear - should be good for 40k, at which point I'll get another set. BTW, I leave them on year round.
zeetech Posts: 1Hello!
I don't know if this problem is already fixed or not. I'm a master tech (independent),and I have fixed this problem on few Toyotas- the dealer failed on it. The problem is the TPS (throttle position sensor) .There is a glitch on the variable resistor inside the sensor. Will not set the CEL (check engine light) and it can be detected only with a labscope -the dealer must have one- it must be set on a slow time, and the throttle must be fully open and close to see the glitch on the scope. CAN'T be detected with voltmeter. An average signal is : about 0.5 volt with closed throttle and about 4.5 volts with WOT (wide open throttle) What happens is, during the opening the signal voltage drops to 0 for few milisecond, that what makes the ECM nuts. The test wont take more than 20 minutes, however I like to test it when it's cold and warm. I don't usually run the engine but warm up the sensor with a heat gun or a good hair dryer. I hope this will help.
Good luck!
2toyotas Posts: 104There are two great tires available for this truck that immediately come to mind. One being the Bridgestone A/T Revo,and the other the Michelin Cross Terrain. The Revo is an all year tire and the Michelin could be unless you encounter a lot of ice or snow. I have a 4Runner and a Sequoia and I run Cross Terrains in the summer and use Bridgestone Blizzak DMZ3 in the winter. The Blizzaks are incredible on snow and ice. If I did not run snow tires, I would probably run the Revos all year.
cbures Posts: 4I have a 2003 RWD SR5-does anyone know how accurate the on board mileage computer is. Mine tells me I am getting 22mi/per gal. Just curious if I can count on the read out.
Hi there:
I am sure glad someone else is having this question. My display (HUD) or is it head down, says I am getting 21.7 mpg!!. My log book says, depending on trip, is 13.99 to 18.3.
The 13.9 is city driving, including freeways if that is what you want to call them, and the 18.3 was a trip to Seattle WA from the San Francisco bay area. The car 4-runner sport edition (V8) was at 1500 miles, so the speed was kept under 70.
Anyway I have 2 other vehicles to drive, so don't drive it that much, as I have only 8,500 miles total on it. Purchased 2/15/04
Still and all what is wrong with the display?.
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I have the 04 sport V-8 model. I asked myself the same qurestion. All the old aftermarket books do not come into the 20th century. Dealer books go for a "hun"
and more. Vol 2 is the edition, according to my dealer, for the shadetree mechanic. The manual that came with my 04 tells me a lot of " changing various lamps, but nothing of oil changes, and where the filtter and plug are located.
On the V-8 I had to remove the skidplate to get to the filter, and a plastic plate further back for the oilplug. Oil plug is tougfh to get to, and drain the oil. You will need a small diameter filer to squeeze up to capture the oil. By the way, I am not sure if you can use a larger capacity filter. That was what prompted me to get under the vehicle. Besides when all was said and done, the cost of the filter at the dealer was the same as my cost elsewhere. Nuts cant save a nickle nowadays.
Fram has a gadget to replace the oil plug, and a screw on brass gadget to a 3-5 inch hose to drain in to a pan. My size is #3 for the V-8. Look ast the automotive stores to get a clearer picture. I don't plan to change again myself for a acouple of years. My dealer say he will do it instead.
nedzel Posts: 787"afaik, EPA _calculates_ the MPG, not throu driving." Not true. The EPA rating is determined by driving the vehicle on a particular course. The course, however, is not all that representative of the real world. Most vehicles real-world mileage tends to be a bit greater than the city rating, but lower than the highway rating.
As for the computer mileage display, mine is optimistic by several MPG. That was true of my previous car, a 2000 VW GTI, as well.
jeff193 Posts: 29So....i did a little off roading today..... maybe you guys can help me with something..
First the switch next to the steering with the X in the middle whats that for?...
Secondly..everytime like i go up some thing a curb or on a hill...the car first makes this KRRRRR sound like some metal grinding together...seems like its comming from the area where the race and brake pedals are??? any idea?
Thirdle i backed up down an incline and the damn muffler fell of its clip...went to the toyota dealer...YOU wont beleive what the guy said..Firstly he said...that you should off road in that its more like a 4 wheel drive grocery getter...then he says if some one rests their foot on this it would fall off the clip...so bring it in on monday..
Basically im posting to say be carefull with inclines..and please please tell me what the switch is...and what the metal clunking is ???
tcpoob Posts: 30"First the switch next to the steering with the X in the middle whats that for?."
center differential lock. don't engage it under normal driving conditions.
when on, it locks the front and rear axle so they spin at the same rate.
tihs may cause binding etc on roads with good traction.
tidester Posts: 10,059The EPA rating is determined by driving the vehicle on a particular course.
EPA mileage tests (pdf file) are done on a dynamometer supposedly taking into account "real world driving conditions."
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sauria Posts: 12I'l measure too -- what tires do you have?
rreeves7 Posts: 1I purchase the Dueler A/T Revo's for my 2001 4Runner. I absolutely love them!!! They are quiet, handle exceptionally well and perform well in rain. I went one size up from OEM and have not had any issues. I'd highly recommend them.
I have the Bridgestone 265/65/R17's. Had the 4Runner on the highway for the first time this weekend. I was surprised to find the 2005 V8 engine running at 3000 rpms at 70 mph. Can you confirm that this is normal for the 2005 V8 engine from your experience?
Thanks for the input. I'd like to get something more aggressive than the OEM Bridgestone Dueler HT that I have. I had BF Goodrich All Terrain TAs on my previous vehicle and liked them, but realistically I do not need something quite that aggressive. I'll probably give the Revo's a try.
I did notice that the Revos in 265/70R17 are less expensive than the 265/65R17. I wish Toyota had picked a more common size. After the vehicle gets a little older and I start using in mainly for backcountry skiing and climbing approaches, I'll definately step up in size and get the BF Goodriches or something similar.
Thanks zeetech for the post. sjohnson2 hasn't posted for a long time. This is great advice for any of us who have the same issue.
I do not think that 3000 rpms at 70 mph is normal at all. I have a 2004 V8, and other than a bump in horsepower and torque, I do not know of any other differences in the drive train between the two model years. At 70mph, I'm only at 2000 rpm. Are you sure your 4runner is in overdrive??
The 2005 V8 is supposed to be a 5 speed auto transmission, but I have not found an overdrive button. I have a 1990 Lexus LS400 that has an overdrive button so I do know what you are talking about. Where is your overdrive button?
I have a 2005 V6. It does not have an overdrive button. Overdrive is simply a gear with a 1:1 drive ratio through the transmission. I'm assuming your dash and gear selector is the same as in the V6. If so, just look at the dash and make sure that the little light that says D (if I remember correctly) is lit. If you have any of the other lights -- 4, 3, 2, or 1 -- lit, then you have shifted into one of these gears. I'd guess that you have shifted into 4th gear.
jaredmsd Posts: 127The grinding sound is the ABS system. It is used by the traction control system to keep the wheels from spinning. It helps in some situations, and hurts in others (sand especially). If you are in REALLY loose stuff like mud/deep-snow/sand then lock the diff (that X button) and all your traction control systems will be turned off. This will prevent the system from throttling down and breaking your momentum in situations where momentum is key (ie: sand). As noted above DO NOT lock the diff on dry pavement.
BTW, don't listen to your dealer... I've offroaded in this thing many times. Works fine for me. If it was just a grocery getter, it wouldn't be a ladder frame.
There are so many grocery getters that are available that it discusts me to see that serious truck lovers have little option anymore. I have an '03 sport and I'm so happy that I got it before the painted fenders and the stupid hack they call a third row seat. Get an explorer or a pilot if you want a third row. Sorry for the rant.
kheintz1 Posts: 213With the vehicle running and your foot on the brake, look at the gear shift. Notice that the 4th and 5th gear settings are selected simply by toggling the gear shift "horizontally" either to the left (4th gear), or to the right (5th gear or Overdrive). On the other hand, lower gears (3rd, 2nd, and 1st gear) are selected by moving the gear shift "vertically", right?
Automatic transmission vehicles which have steering-column mounted shift levers (such as the Ford Explorer), typically have the Overdrive on/off switch or button located at the tip of the shift lever. Earlier 4Runners with center-console mounted gear-shifts had the OD button mounted on the left side of the gear-shift grip. The new 4Runners (as noted above) don't have a "button" for OD on/off. Instead, they employ the leftright "toggling" mechanism described above.
I'm quite happy with the toggling design in my '03 4Runner Limited-- I often drive with my right hand holding the shifter, and it's so effortless and ergonomic to be able to toggle back and forth between OD and 4th gear with just a slight motion of my right hand. That said, one drawback to this design is how easily a front passenger (especially children or a pet) could easily knock the gear-shift from right to left, accidentally sending you from 5th gear into 4th gear. Then again, pets should not be allowed in the front cabin, nor should small children.
When riding with an older child or an adult sitting in the front passenger seat, their left knee or hand are most likely to bump the shifter from right to left. If a front passenger unbuckles, turns around and kneals on the front seat in order to reach into the back seat area, this is another opportunity for the gear-shift to be accidentally bumped from OD to 4th gear, or v v.
Post 10655 pretty much explains it. I should have been more specific in my response....I did not mean that there is a button for overdrive....only that your gear selector should be in the highest gear while driving on the highway (this is the overdrive gear, but there is no specific button to press to be in this gear). If you are sure that you are in the highest gear, both by on dash display and looking at the gear selector, and you are still at 3000 rpms at 70mph....I think it is time to take it in to the dealership.....your gas mileage must really be suffering as well. Good luck, and sorry for any confusion!!
My wife and I both sat down in the 4Runner yesterday and figured out that the shifter toggles back and forth between 4 and D. What a world of difference it makes. Thanks for all the feedback.
godsgirl Posts: 1I will be purchasing a 4-Runner (05) 2 wd Limited next month, but am debating between the V6 and V8. I test drove both models about a month ago (at two different times), and only noticed a slight noice difference on excelleration. I would like to tow a small travel trailer or tent trailer, but wasn't sure what everyone's experience with or advice is on V6 vs. V8. The dealer told me to expect ~$1000 difference in price. Any problems with either model that I should be aware of or anticipating?? Thanks for any help
I have the 2003 V6 4wd, but if you are towing anything I'd recommend the V8. The V6 will do the job, but the V8 will leave nothing to risk.
themanq Posts: 10Has anyone compared performance between the 2 V8 engines?
jqbomb Posts: 1I installed the ipod2car about 2 months ago. I think it's great. Installation was pretty easy, and the ipod2car box fit right behind the stereo in the dash. I snaked the cable behind the AC controls and out of the underside of the dash near the gas pedal and hold my ipod in a swiveling proclip holder mounted in the ac duct on to the right of the radio. Gimme your email and I'll send you pic if you want.
lazzarich Posts: 37I have a 2005 V8 4WD with 4,000 miles on it. It has developed a leak at the Pinion Seal (per Toyota Dealer). According to them this is not under pressure and I can keep driving it till they obtain the part.
Questions: Is this going to create a long term problem? and 2.) What would cause this to go. 3.) I was told by an aftermarket differential shop that there are several ways to repair this leak, and the correct way is a lenghty process - not sure how the dealer will approach it.
rvalc43594 Posts: 31This vehicle should still be under warrantee. Correct it now so they don't tell you later that it's not going to be covered under warrantee.
gratefuldad Posts: 17Does anyone know exactly what type skid plates are mounted on the 4Runner? Gas tank? Radiator? Oil pan? Transfer case? Thanks Charlie


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Man o Man. The way you're going to HAVE to do The Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Bruce Kulick's solo albums, and anything featuring Eric Singer, Eric Carr, Mark St. John, etc that is not Kiss related!
Album Rating: 1.0No way dude. Maybe the Invasion, now you mention it, but definitely not the rest, they've played in millions of albums. Singer was even on Alice Cooper's Trash, which I already reviewed. Carr doesn't have that big a career, St. John is a nobody, and Kulick has been on everybody and their mother's album.
I intend to stick to Criss (3 albums), Frehley (3/4 albums, 1 live EP, 3 compilations) and maybe Vincent, now you mention it. I'm starting to starve to review anything NOT KISS-related.
Just review the original four Kiss members solo albums, I think that's enough tbh.
Album Rating: 1.0That was the plan, yes.
Oh alright, works for me. Paul Stanley's Live To Win is probably my favorite out of the bunch. Not saying much, but yeah you get the idea.
Vinnie Vincent Invastion's first album is actually decent. Animal, No Substitute, and Boyz Are Gonna Rock are all great Hair Metal songs.
nobody wants to be peter criss, not even peter criss
Damnit Weed beat me to it.
yep im that smooth
Peter Criss has a new album coming out this year, you should review that as well. It'll suck, but whatever.
nobody wants to be peter criss, not even peter criss
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INDEPENDENCE –– Grayson County and Rural Retreat will both seek to improve to 3-0 on the year tonight when the two meet for a nondistrict game at Rural Retreat Community Stadium.
While both teams put up some impressive offensive numbers, what stands out about last week's action was the defensive job done by the Blue Devils in their 40-7 win over Chilhowie.
Only part of what you may have heard about Eastern Montgomery is accurate.
Yes, the Mustangs were absolutely devastated by graduation. Yes, the defending Division 1 state runner-up doesn't look anything like last year's team. Yes, EastMont is starting over.
What may come as a shock is that Galax could easily be facing a 2-0 football team tonight.
ROANOKE — A 32-year-old Galax man faces enhanced penalties after pleading guilty to illegal drug offenses where there were guns involved.
Shannon Donithan appeared in federal court in Roanoke on Tuesday on a charge of conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of a mixture containing methamphetamine, court papers say.
The maximum penalty that could arise includes a $10 million fine and a prison term of life, according to the plea agreement in the case.
An attempted traffic stop resulted in a chase through two counties on Sept. 4.
According to a report from the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Travis Jefferson attempted to stop a gray GMC truck near the county line on Ivanhoe Road near Fries at 11:30 p.m.
The vehicle accelerated and attempted to elude Jefferson, who pursued the vehicle traveling north into Carroll County.
"The vehicle reached speeds in excess of 70 mph and was driving in a very reckless manner," the police report said.
INDEPENDENCE — Independence Fire Chief John Smith attended the August town council meeting to explain problems with answering daytime calls.
Smith said that, because several members of the department work outside the area, they were unavailable for daytime fires.
"This is a problem for many departments," Smith said. "We always have a call covered, but we are limited to the number of firefighters who can make the run. I work in Sparta [N.C.] and it would take me more than half an hour to get here."
Galax High School's homecoming game will be held Friday. Homecoming court members include (from left, front) Grace Wilson, Kristin McMickle, Ashley Nale, Allison White, Holly Mays, Hailey Cassell, Harley Brewer, (back) Chantasy Cottrell, Julianna DiGiacomo, Channing Russell, Rebecca Shirey and Jade Webb.
The former CEO of the now-closed Independence Homes LLC has been indicted by a Grayson County Circuit Court grand jury on embezzlement and money laundering charges.
Joe B. Weddington, 63, of Crumpler, N.C., was indicted for the following charges:
• one count of embezzlement of more than $200 but less than $11,500 from Independence Homes on or about Nov. 5, 2010
• one count of embezzlement of more than $200 but less than $2,000 from Independence Homes on or about Dec. 6, 2010
Carroll County Sheriff's Office personnel participated in a countywide marijuana eradication on Aug. 20.
Deputies including Cody Edwards, Bobby Lyons, G.E. Isaacs, Chuck Edwards and Buck Cox found 111 plants spread out across the county.
Charges are pending in this case.
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Cozy Cabins & Cottages is located just minutes from Fall Creek Falls State Park - between Spencer, TN and Pikeville, TN. We provide you with affordable lodging in a clean and quaint atmosphere that is sure to provide you with an ultimate relaxing vacation getaway!
Enjoy sitting on the front porch looking out at the surrounding beautiful trees and relax. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a warm crackling fire as you sit beneath the stars, relax in our hot tub after a long days hike or experience all there is to see and do in this beautiful area of Fall Creek Falls Tennessee!
Our cabins are located just 5 miles from the south entrance of Fall Creek Falls State Park. The most conveniently located cabins and amenities that you will find in the Fall Creek Falls / Spencer TN area!
Cabins are studio style with a queen size bed, daybed with trundle below, inside bathroom, dinette table, full service kitchen (complete with refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and everything you need to prepare and serve everyday meals), satellite television, wi-fi, air conditioning and electric heat. Our cabins also include an electric fireplace for added warmth and ambiance for those chilly winter nights.
Our common areas include 2 fire pits, an outdoor charcoal grill, picnic tables, horse shoes and hot tub for your enjoyment.
See other units we have available: VRBO #478843 and HomeAway #p478843vb. -OR- If you need more room see VRBO #478843.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS THROUGH VRBO/HOMEAWAY. You must reserve directly with Cozy Cabins & Cottages. Call our office or visit our website to make your online reservation.
Robert and Shawn have owned and operated Cozy Cabins & Cottages since 2008.
After traveling to New Hampshire, Shawn and Robert stumbled on a wonderful little cabin retreat, that ignited the idea of creating their own unique vacation rental community where they could help lend to fond memories for friends and travelers alike.
Originally from Florida, Ms. Shawn used to travel to the beautiful state of Tennessee two, three, sometimes four times a year between 1991 and 2007 to visit her father in Sevierville, TN. So Shawn knew from day one that Tennessee was the destination for her dream. Following a visit with friends who earlier had relocated to Fall Creek Falls, they decided this was a great area of Tennessee to lay the ground work for a new venture. While still in Florida, the location for Cozy Cottages (north side of Fall Creek Falls) was selected and purchased. Just as development was about to begin, the opportunity presented itself to purchase Cozy Cabins (south side of Fall Creek Falls) and relocated here in February 2008.
The Owner purchased this cabin in 2006
Onsite, friendly management, easy check-in, online reservations and payment available through the Cozy Cabins & Cottages website.
Cozy Cabins & Cottages is a quaint, ultimate relaxing vacation getaway in the Fall Creek Falls area; The best and closet cabins to the State Park.
A member of the Better Business Bureau and we're a legitimate, licensed, privately owned and operated mom & pop American business. You are dealing with professionals when you stay with us. Not just any private home owner.
Hot tub, only 5 miles to Fall Creek Falls and close to several other State Parks, electric fireplaces, peaceful, relaxing, full kitchens, fire pits, Direct TV, Wi-Fi, affordable, COZY
Ms. Shawn,
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cabin! Everything was clean, decorated beautifully, provided for us, and we will definitely be coming back in the future!
Hello Ms. Shawn
Thank you! We had a very enjoyable stay at the little cabin. We hope to return in the future, if possible. Thank you for providing a CLEAN comfy place to relax and enjoy our stay while in TN.
We definitely enjoyed our visit! Your cozy cabin was a great retreat for us! You are in a perfect location for visiting the Cumberland Plateau region. We visited four State Parks while in the area. Highway 111 makes getting around the area very convenient. However our GPS gave us a flavor of the local roads by taking us on Bone Cave Rd at one point. We were glad we also brought our atlas to help keep us on easier to manage roads. If we are back in the area we will definitely stay with you again, plus we will recommend you to our friends.
Have a Blessed Day!
Paul & I really enjoyed our stay!
The cabin was clean & well-constructed.
All the devices worked.
It was a pleasure sitting on the front porch.
You are convenient to several wonderful State Parks.
Thank you! We'll be back!
Helen & Paul
Thank you!!! We loved it!!! Hope to come back again one day!! Very clean and peaceful
We feel so much at home at Cozy Cabins and we are grateful to Shawn and Robert for letting us rent out the whole place over Christmas weekend so we could share this wonderful experience with our grown children, And they all felt the same way!
Pretty sure Cozy Cabins are my new "Happy Place" and we hope to return again!!
Sue and Ron Waddle
Paul & I really enjoyed our stay!
The cabin was clean & well-constructed.
All the devices worked.
It was a pleasure sitting on the front porch.
You are convenient to several wonderful State Parks.
Thank you! We'll be back!
Helen & Paul
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Mobile phone service provider T-Mobile tells us that the British love of mobile phones has gone haywire. Just imagine what will happen when we finally get to buy one or more of Apple's fancy new iPhones.
Apparently, our small island is so potty on mobiles that we have amassed a stockpile of unused mobile phones hidden away in our homes totalling a cool £1.1 billion.
Of the 37 million mobile phone users in the UK, we have an average of one and a half old handsets lying in drawers and lost behind sofa cushions. That's more than 50 million mobiles doing less than Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Come September or October or whenever Apple has iPhones ready for us mobile maniacs it's safe to assume that there'll probably be another million or so handsets shoved in drawers – just in case the iPhone gets pinched (as in 'nicked', not zooming in on digital photos).
Next time we all have a declutter, these old mobiles will end up tossed in the bin, driven off to the dump by a smoking garbage truck, and eventually thrown into a landfill - to finally biodegrade in the year 3,665,897.
Think about that when you're waiting in line for an iPhone, or help save the planet and poor people in Africa by properly recycling your old phones for charity.


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- Korean Grand Prix
'Impossible' to fight Vettel - Hamilton
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- Race:
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Lewis Hamilton said it felt good to return to the podium at the Korean Grand Prix, but conceded it was "impossible" to catch and pass race-winner Sebastian Vettel on Sunday.
Hamilton had gone five races without a podium finish ahead of the race and was facing criticism for the amount of on-track incidents he had been involved in. But Korea saw a return to form as he started from pole position and drove to second, splitting the two Red Bulls which had an advantage in terms of race pace.
Asked by the BBC if it was one of his best races of late, Hamilton responded: "Definitely, definitely. I think, especially with the amount of pressure that I was being put under, it was very easy to lock up, make a mistake or go wide, and I didn't do that once. I was very happy in terms of that performance and, of course, the last five races I've not been anywhere near this position so it feels good to be there."
Vettel finished 12 seconds clear of Hamilton by the end of the race and the McLaren driver did well to hold off the second Red Bull of Mark Webber in third. After the race he admitted there was no way he could compete with Vettel's pace.
"Mark drove really well throughout the whole race and congratulations to Sebastian," Hamilton added. "They were massively quick throughout the weekend, particularly in the race, and it was impossible to be able to really catch Sebastian and overtake."
He said the closing stages of the race had been particularly difficult as he struggled with understeer in his McLaren.
"The car started off reasonably well but then just got worse and worse at the front end of the car," Hamilton said. "I had all my adjustment switches for more turn-in up to the maximum - diff was on the maximum to help the car turn, there was nothing else I could do. In the pit stops I got all the [front] wing I could possibly have and still I had to turn almost maximum lock and the car was not turning. So that's really where Mark was catching me because I couldn't carry the speed through the corners because of my front end. The team came on the radio and said there might be a problem with my front wing, but I looked at it and it looks fine. Maybe I just didn't have the best setup for the race."


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Posted: 15 November, 2012
WAYNE (KTCH/KCTY) - District 1 Wayne County Commissioner Kelvin Wurdeman was in Wayne County District Court Tuesday morning regarding an injunction he filed to try and stop a recall election against him.
Wurdeman sued Wayne County Clerk and Election Commissioner Deb Finn over signed petitions she accepted that were originally circulated by Kelly Hammer. The November 20th recall election scheduled for Wurdeman has been stopped by order of Wayne County District Court Judge Robert Ensz. In his order, Ensz stated "A person signing a recall petition has the right to know whether the person presenting that petition is being paid to do so or is simply doing so because of his or her belief in the cause." The petitions submitted for Wurdeman's recall did not include a reference to paid or volunteer circulators.


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Musty Mold, Pesky Pests, or Stinky Stenches in Your Home?
Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips, a new paperback book, provides many hundreds of tips on how to detect the source of these indoor air quality problems and then eliminate them. His wife, Connie, a former English teacher, provides practical comments and true short stories throughout the book, adding some humor and making her Harvard graduate husband's science more palatable. Jeff is probably the most experienced indoor air quality expert in the United States, and certainly the most widely published. This is Jeff's fourth book on the topic, but my favorite remains My House Is Killing Me, published in 2001, when I began working on indoor air quality projects for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
If you have an allergic nose or allergic asthma (or both), you will find dozens of practical ideas for sleuthing inside and outside your sick home, apartment, or office. Most people who've become sensitized to aero-allergens are allergic to both outdoor allergens (such as pollens) and indoor allergens, such as molds, house dust mites, cockroaches, and perhaps cats or dogs. Molds, mites, and roaches proliferate in moist buildings, so Healthy Home Tips concentrates on finding and fixing the sources of moisture in your indoor environments. An expensive book from the National Academy of Sciences in 2004 exhaustively reviewed the evidence that "damp indoor spaces" often worsens nasal allergies, sinusitis, and asthma, so Jeff and Connie don't spend much time discussing the "cause and effect" relationships – they assume that you bought the book because you are suffering from the effects.
Much of the book is devoted to handy guys who enjoy weekly trips to the Home Depot or Lowe's, and many of the solutions and repairs (aka remediations) are expensive, such as adding a layer of concrete to a basement or crawl space floor which is currently covered in dirt. Some are inexpensive, such as buying a better quality of air filter; many are free, such as always running the exhaust fan in the bathroom when you take a shower; and a few save you money, like "don't buy electrostatic or electronic room air cleaners" and don't pay to have your air ducts "sanitized."
The diagrams provided by Mr. Fix-It (Tom Fezia) were superb, and I would like dozens more. All of the case-studies were fascinating, such as the stinking dead squirrel in the hot water heater vent pipe of a gourmet cook. However, I found the workbook style formatting difficult to read. There are "Do" and "Don't" checklists on most pages, and redundancy within and between chapters. Candid reviews of the resources, supplies, equipment, other books, and websites would have been a great addition. Perhaps Jeff can add these to his website.
In summary, if your nose gets congested, you develop a sinus headache, or your asthma often gets worse after an hour or two at home or at work, buy one of Jeff's books to find the cause and a way fix it (and he didn't pay me to say this).
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The Leatt Brace has been tested by BMW Munich, KTM Works Riders, and the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), and is endorsed by Motorsport South Africa (MSA).
Injury Prevention
Normally, helmet impacts are transmitted to the skull and down the neck. With the Leatt Brace, the impact force is redirected to the brace and to other body structures, safely dissipating the energy.
The Leatt-Brace is currently the only neck-protection system available for motorcyclists that can effectively help prevent all of the following potential injuries:
- Hyperflexion – extreme forward head movement
- Hyperextension – extreme rearward head movement
- Lateral Hyperflexion – extreme sideways head movement
- Axial loading – compression of the spinal column due to the effect of force on the helmet
- Posterior hypertranslation – rearward movement of the head/helmet on the neck
Features and Benefits
- Brings the head to a controlled stop
- Provides a padded, rigid structure that acts as an alternate load path for neck forces
- Prevents the helmet/head from projecting over the brace in fulcrum action, which has been documented in literature pertaining to the use of collar devices
- Offers some relief from neck fatigue on long-distance rides
- Allows riders an adequate range of movement
- Compatible with most types of body armor and chest protectors
- Suitable for use by Superbike riders
- Requires only minor modification of leathers with an aerodynamic hump
- Compatible with all motorcycle helmets
- Designed for use on all motorcycles and ATVs
- Great for competition use, recreational riding, and daily commuting
- For an upright riding position
- Designed for the extreme motocross rider who may experience "float" in a big air or flat-out whoop situations
- For Superbike leathers with a hump
- Designed for the extreme Superbike rider who may experience "float" at high speed
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SAN PEDRO >> Los Angeles harbor commissioners on Thursday endorsed a $938.8 million spending plan that pays for improvements to major terminals, port safety and a key intersection project that would make Ports O' Call and future waterfront amenities more accessible to the public.
The 2014-15 fiscal year budget, which will be recommended to the City Council for approval, includes $35 million for port police operations, $3.5 million for environmental initiatives and up to $1.3 million toward the Sampson Way realignment project, which will be key to providing more access to Ports O' Call and other future development.
About 30 percent of the spending plan, or $281 million, will go toward capital improvement projects, 27.6 percent lower than the $399.9 million spent in 2013-2014.
Among the projects funded in the upcoming budget are $100.4 million on the expansion of the TraPac Terminal, $19.2 million in upgrades to the Yang Ming, APL, Evergreen, YTI and China Shipping terminals, and $40 million to improve traffic flow on the 110 Freeway.
About 4,600 of the estimated 6,250 direct and indirect jobs generated from the proposed budget will come from capital spending.
"I think this shows our aspirations, our restraints and community needs very well, and it's an effort to try to comply with all three things," board President Vilma Martinez said.
While harbor officials are projecting cargo volumes to rise by 3.8 percent from 7.9 million container units to 8.2 million units in the 2014-15 budget, the port isn't making as much money on the cargo in part because of rebates and incentive programs that reduce the rates to customers.
In fact, the budget includes $3.5 million set aside for an incentive program that rewards ocean carriers $5 for every incremental container unit it ships through the port from 2013 to 2014 and $15 per unit if that ocean carrier's container volume grows by at least 100,000 units. The incentive program is a way to encourage carriers to bring their goods through the Port of Los Angeles.
"This cannot be a pattern for the future," Commissioner David Arian said. "This is a race to the bottom."
Meanwhile, operating expenses are up 3.4 percent from $210 million to $217 million, while the port's operating income is down by about 0.9 percent from $202.9 million to $201.1 million, a concern expressed by Commissioner Ed Renwick.
"You can't always spend more than you make," he said.
In the future, the port may have to look at other ways to enhance revenue, including general rate and cruise terminal parking fee increases and the development of mineral rights.
Seroka officially appointed
Harbor commissioners on Thursday also formally appointed Mayor Eric Garcetti's nomination of Gene Seroka to lead the Port of Los Angeles as executive director.
Seroka, who served as head of commercial operations in the Americas region at American President Lines, will receive an annual salary of $320,000. Seroka's appointment is subject to confirmation by the City Council, set for June 11.
Seroka will take over for Geraldine Knatz, who retired from the position in October. In 2005, she became the first woman to run a major port complex in the United States.
Contact Karen Robes Meeks at 562-714-2088.


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Got into a sidebar with DexDex about how much we both love Pete Christlieb in another thread, thought I'd post some clips...a real modern master of the tenor saxophone. One of my most favorite ballad players right up there with Dex and Jug. The history and lineage is all right out there and I love how he always comes right at you with that big sound, hard driving swing, and no BS whatsoever. Pure Jazz.
Pete really swingin some rhythm changes with Conte Candoli and Carl Fontana...
Christlieb with Don Menza
We'll Be Together Again
You or No One with Bill Watrous
'nother bit of April with Don Menza
F.M. reprise (he has so many ineresting ideas, seems like he could play on this vamp all day and not repeat himself...)
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says looming budget cuts would be devastating to the Defense Department and pose a risk to national security.
If the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, the congressional supercommittee charged with finding ways to cut federal spending, fails to reach consensus on reducing the debt, the U.S. government will be forced to make mandatory cuts.
Panetta said the automatic cuts -- known as sequestration -- that would go into effect Jan. 1, 2013 would amount to a 23 percent across-the-board cut in defense programs.
In a letter Monday to Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz. and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Panetta said the roughly $1 trillion of mandatory cuts to defense would curtail shipbuilding and construction contracts and result in the furlough of civilian personnel and contractors.
"The impacts of these cuts would be devastating," Panetta said in the letter. "Rough estimates suggest after ten years of these cuts, we would have the smallest ground force since 1940, the smallest number of ships since 1915, and the smallest Air Force in its history."
McCain and Graham, in a joint statement, said the consequence of a sequester on the Defense Department would "set off a swift decline of the United States as the world's leading military power."
"We are staunchly opposed to this draconian action. This is not an outcome that we can live with, and it is certainly not one that we should impose on ourselves. The sequester is a threat to the national security interests of the United States, and it should not be allowed to occur."


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Name: Annalyese Zepeda
Major: Neuroscience
Classification: Sophomore
2nd year in the GC
I believe to be a global citizen, you must take the time to reach out to others, even get out of your comfort zone to get to know other people, put yourself in their shoes and make a positive difference in their lives. You will never know what great things God has planned for you so I think it's important to go out, do his good work, make your mark and find out! There are endless opportunities to make an impact, and it starts with making the effort to be the best global citizen you can be. The values of being a global citizen align with service, friendship, and the love of others and living out these values will shape you and others around you to make this world more united in peace.
Chance Coppedge
Major: Business
Classification: Sophomore
2nd year in the GC
Team Leader: Special Events and Activities
As globalization continues to bind the world together, civilization becomes increasingly more global as the world continues to grow smaller. Although the world now seems to be shrinking, the problems that now face its 7 billion inhabitants only seem to multiply. In light of this truth, it is now more important than ever for humanity as a whole to take on a global rather than national citizenship as the space for ignorance and intolerance in this world is ever shrinking. In essence, being a global citizen is taking part in a worldwide effort of understanding, communication, and compassion, taking global issues as one's own.
Name: Rachel Desrosiers
Major: Nursing
Classification: Sophomore
2nd year in the GC
Team Leader: Cuisine
To understand the different people and cultures around the world is very important. We could learn from one another, share ideas about technology and medicine, and coexist peacefully. In order to accomplish this, one must be a global citizen by participating in events encouraging cultural diversity and similarities or just listening, accepting, and understanding others.
Name: Alejandro Joel Gonzalez
Major: Management Information Systems (MIS) and Marketing
Classification: Sophomore
1st year in the GC
Team Leader: Marketing
Being a Global Citizen not only exposes you to the different cultures and communities in the world; it enables you to become more open-minded and let your imagination explore beyond its comfortable boundaries. The more we become accustomed to the world around us, then the more we begin to learn more about what makes the way we are and who we will eventually become. Along our journey of self-discovery, we begin to interact and acquaint ourselves with new faces and personalities that we had never seen before. These people will then become a huge influence in your life and you will cherish them, along with your experiences with them, forever in your heart. God has created a world full of unique individuals who have different cultural backgrounds. As his children, we should learn to have a greater appreciation for the world and for each other so that we may "love thy neighbor as thyself" because "there is no other commandment greater than these". (Mark 12:31)
Cristina Garcia
Major: International Studies with minors in French and Russian
Classification: Junior
3rd year in the GC
Peer Leader: Global Community New Student Experience Course
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I think being a global citizen is important because knowing about other cultures and different people can help us improve world relations which can help countries avoid international conflict and promote peaceful negotiations. I find that learning about cultures different from my own widens my view of the world and allows me to understand another culture's history and beliefs with a more open mind. I especially noticed this summer during my study abroad trip to Maastricht that knowing about different cultures makes it easy to make friends from all over the world. I feel that these friendships are invaluable and that everyone should strive to be a global citizen.
Name: Charles Jester
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In today's world, being a global citizen is becoming increasingly important. So many things in our everyday lives are affected by international people, cultures and events, from the clothes we wear all the way to our national politics. Awareness and understanding of all these things and how they play a role in our lives is crucial for our own benefit and that of all other global citizens. We are all global citizens--whether by choice or not--so in a world that is choosing to have an impact on you, why not equip yourself to take part in it?
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Being a global citizen helps you to see beyond yourself and your home country. Instead, you learn to see the world as a global village. Our actions in the United States influence countries around us. The world is an international community in which nations influence each other, both negatively and positively.
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The importance of being a global citizen means being able to see beyond our own boundaries and borders to engage those who come from a different place or culture than our own. To me it means being able to recognize and promote diversity. A global citizen is able to learn and grow from interacting with people from across the globe, and all the while appreciating your own culture even more as you realize what you bring to the global table.


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Leigh is the mother of high-achieving, popular high-school senior Kara. Their relationship is already strained for reasons Leigh does not fully understand when, in a moment of carelessness, Kara makes a mistake that ends in tragedy - the effects of which not only divide Leigh's family, but polarize the entire community. We see the story from Leigh's perspective as she grapples with the hard reality of what her daughter has done and the devastating consequences her actions have on the family of another teenage girl in town, all while struggling to protect Kara in the face of a rising public outcry.
Like the best works of Jane Hamilton, Jodi Picoult, and Alice Sebold, Laura Moriarty's The Rest of Her Life is a novel of complex moral dilemma, filled with nuanced characters and an engrossing plot that will make listeners ask themselves, "What would I do?"
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"Moriarty's honest novel about an ordinary family whose life changes in one extraordinary moment resonates like an emotional tuning fork." (Jodi Picoult)
"You really have to be patient when reading"
This was a great story with a lot of details of the past so you have to be patient and stay with it. You will see where the author is going with each character. Good book. I would recommend it to my patient and older friends who likes a good story but my young adult daughters?? Not so much. They would want everything right up front.
"Talented author; good character drama"
Hard to say. the audio version was much more readable, if for no other reason than the book is much moreof a character-driven novel than a plot-driven one. It moseys along nicely, but can be hard to get through.
I liked the character developemtn, how the characters themselves changed, even as their relationship changed with them.
Julia Gibson is an OK narrator; she is not my favorite because she can read very flatly on occasion. But she does a good job with the emotions in this book.
I loved Moriarty's first novel, The Center of Everything, and her most recent offering, The Chaperone; this is not as strong as either offering, but Moriarty has a wonderful knack of depicting the everydayness of her characters' lives.
A worthwhile read for her fans, but definitely not her strongest offering.
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The story is mildly engaging, but the truly obnoxious music played at intervals (not even clearly delineating parts of the story) absolutely ruined the experience.
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I first heard of Laura Moriarty when I read her first book "Center of Everything." I enjoyed it so much that I was glad to see her second book "The Rest of Her Life" on Audible. She is a new author and has been compared to Jodi Picault and Jane Hamilton. I really enjoyed listening to this book. It tells a story of a family that must come to grips with heart-wrenching tragedy.
Yuck! I am a fan of Jodi Picoult, and some literary sites recommended this book as being paralell to Picoult (for ethical and social subject matter).
I found this book to very drawn out, tedious, whiny and lacking enough plot to keep it from being so whiny and annoying. Once I got halfway into the book, I had more compassion for the self-centered main character, and could understand why the author portrayed her in that way... but the first part of the book was almost so unbearable I almost didn't make it through.
Can't say I would recommend it. Spend your credits on some Picoult instead!
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I wound up with about 3 cups of mashed potatoes left over from dinner tonight, and I'm wondering what to do with them.
Is it possible to freeze them? If I add extra milk when I reheat? It would be just about enough for another meal if this works.
Any other ideas?
Left over mashed potatoes - what to do?
I wound up with about 3 cups of mashed potatoes left over from dinner tonight, and I'm wondering what to do with them.
When my boys were little, I'd patty leftover mashed potatoes like hamburgers and fry in a little butter until browned and warmed through. Not healthy at all, but the little ones loved them and they're healthy young men. :-)
u can make potato bread http://www.thefreshloaf.com/recipes/bakedpotatobread
u have choices on left over MP on this link http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blv169.htm
u can also make soup http://bigspud.com/#soups
tucsonjill, I have frozen mashed potatoes before and they work out fine for a quickie.
My daughter-in-law just served this for our dinner the other night - YUM!!!
Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe
1 1/2 lbs ground round beef
1 onion chopped
1-2 cups vegetables - chopped carrots, corn, peas
1 1/2 - 2 lbs potatoes (3 big ones)
8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt, pepper, other seasonings of choice
1 Peel and quarter potatoes, boil in salted water until tender (about 20 minutes).
2 While the potatoes are cooking, melt 4 Tablespoons butter (1/2 a stick) in large frying pan.
3 Saut� onions in butter until tender over medium heat (10 mins). If you are adding vegetables, add them according to cooking time. Put any carrots in with the onions. Add corn or peas either at the end of the cooking of the onions, or after the meat has initially cooked.
4 Add ground beef and saut� until no longer pink. Add salt and pepper. Add worcesterchire sauce. Add half a cup of beef broth and cook, uncovered, over low heat for 10 minutes, adding more beef broth as necessary to keep moist.
5 Mash potatoes in bowl with remainder of butter, season to taste.
6 Place beef and onions in baking dish. Distribute mashed potatoes on top. Rough up with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. You can use the fork to make some designs in the potatoes as well.
7 Cook in 400 degree oven until bubbling and brown (about 30 minutes). Broil for last few minutes if necessary to brown.
Serves four.
I do something similar to McGlory.... I add a beaten egg, some flour about a heaping tablespoon, and some baking powder. Drop in a pan with hot vegatable oil something like a heaping tablespoon, and turn over and fry on the other side when the first side has a golden brown crust.
Ooooh--some great ideas! I had forgotten all about mashed potato patties--my mom used t make those when I was a kid. Yummy! A shepherd's pie would also be great, and it's good to know they freeze OK too.
Thanks, everyone!
We make Bubble and Squeak in the UK out of left over mashed potato's and vegetables, especially cabbage!
You simply mix any left over cabbage, carrots and mashed potato with a good sprinkle of black pepper, and then add some batter in a frying pan.
Once hot add the potato mixture and flatten down with a frying slice, as it cooks the potato will bubble and the cabbage will squeak, hence its name.
As it browns on the bottom keep turning it over and back into itself, the browned bits must go back inside, they are what give its unique flavour.
Once it is has lots of brown bits put back in, allow to brown and serve with fried sausages, bacon, Black pudding, tomato's, mushrooms, fried slice of bread, baked beans and two fried eggs.
And of course a mug of tea and two slices of buttered bread to dip in your eggs.
A real breakfast.
Hi Neil,
I think some cultural differences and distance is coming into play here. What is a frying slice? Also, what is the batter made of? It sounds good, but I am not familiar with some of the terms you have used.
Well, to me, the item in the photo is a spatula. Is this item commonly known as a frying slice throughout the UK? Is there any other name for it?
i call that a turner http://www.fantes.com/turners.html it comes in different forms too.
Dear Mike some people call them spatulas, other people call them a frying slice, it depends which part of the UK you come from.
Well at least you now know what I mean, and I will call them spatulas when putting things on DG!
Thank You.
Hi Neil,
Thanks for the info. I learned something new today! No need to change what you call the item. Now that I know, I'll know what you're talking about.
Thanks, MVR; I've learned 2 things today!
my pleasure Mike. i know the name in Filipino language but not English. i had to look them up to post the link. we all learned something today :D. one thing for sure, i learned a lot today!!! thanks Neil!
I ended up with a great shepherd's pie--never would have thought of it without this thread! Thanks for all the great ideas, and my new "British word of the day!" :)
i also like mashed potatoes with cabbage (and carrots if i have them)-i do it more the irish style--sort of mixed together --so good!
Fish cakes. It can be left over fillets. You break them up into small flakes. Add 1 or 2 eggs, finely chopped onion, celery and pepper. Salt and pepper. Mix it all up with the mashed potatoes, shape into patties, coat with flour or even bread crumbs if you want to look fancy and fry. This is a great way to stretch a small amount of expensive fish.
MMMMMMM! Sounds wonderful!
i make manhattans with the left overs patatoes in the middle of the plate two slices of bread cut into triangles to suround the pataoes top with gravy even tast good to top with turkey or salsbury stk
Neil, my Mum always called it a fish slice. Did you know Northampton is now the biggest town in England? (and that's not an April Fool)
When my kids were growing up a spatula was an egg turner in my house in rural Tenn.!
I've just discovered that St. Delia of Norwich calls it a fish slice, so my Mum wasn't alone. A spatula is a palette knife.
Then there are 'rubber spatulas' which you use to scrape batter out of a bowl. I'm just chuckling over having a picture of a spatula/ turner/slice featured on an international website!!
I read a similar shepards pie with canned cream soup to moisten the filling; maybe leftover gravy would work or could be worked with. For potato pancakes/ patties, I'd go with ladygardeners added egg- my mother did them straight and they were dry. I didn't like them.
But I did use them as sort of a soup base, added cream cheese or half and half, and some sorrel, or maybe I had a bit of leftover chicken gravy too. I'm not so sure but when you think, you could probably turn almost anything into a cream soup.
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Mystery Meat Scandals Spread As Donkey Meat Discovered in South African Burgers
February 27, 2013 in World News
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Many people are concerned about their diet and food quality of late, more would be concerned if they knew that food fraud instances have skyrocketed. Horsemeat discoveries in the UK and admissions by Burger King and others have led to shocking revelations about inferior quality ingredients.
The scandal has gone global as it becomes harder to feed livestock due to costs and inflation.
"Alternative meat" has now been found in South Africa.
This Telegraph article really ought to say everything you need to know about the mystery meat scandals and food fraud.
More than two thirds of meat products tested contained undeclared ingredients, according to a recent research study, prompted by revelations about food production in Europe.
"Our study confirms that the mislabeling of processed meats is commonplace in South Africa and not only violates food labelling regulations, but also poses economic, religious, ethical and health impacts," said animal sciences professor Louw Hoffman.
"Unconventional species such as donkey, goat and water buffalo were also discovered in a number of products," said Hoffman in a statement on the university website.
Up to 68 per cent of 139 meat samples from shops and butcheries had irregular ingredients, the DNA-based study found, with pork and chicken most often substituted for other meat.
Researchers even found plant matter in the minced meat, burger patties, sausages and deli and dried meat.
A lack of tough policing had facilitated the practice, said Hoffman.
"Even though we have local regulations that protect consumers from being sold falsely described or inferior foodstuffs, we need these measures to be appropriately enforced."
A vast food scandal has erupted in Europe after horsemeat was found in so-called beef ready-made meals and burgers.
Source: AFP
Our prediction: Major meat scandal coming in the United States, probably of the mystery meat variety, or possibly related to radiation or sanitation.


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There are some things Paula Deen doesn't plan on giving up, like food, food, glorious food.
But as the celebrity chef reaches out to her adorable fans she admits there is one huge indulgence she's had to completely eliminate from her diet.
"I gave up sweet tea. Y'all was not easy for a Southern belle to quit cold turkey," Deen, tells Darla Witzenhausen, rogue food editor for TMZ. "Y'all I would start drinking my sweet tea at lunch time, and I would drink it up 'til I went to bed-die byes. It was well, y'all staggering how much I pee peed in empty calories just from drinking my damn sweet tea."
"Listen girls, also on the chopping block: white products but not black...LMAO, which I am swapping for other high energy low cal treats. Y'all I don't eat as much buttery cake as I would like too," she adds. "Y'all Getting Horned Up Yet?" Paula winks.
Outside the kitchen, Deen says she exercises like crazy on a treadmill every day, and she prefers to work dare I say naaaked as a sweaty blue jay in hot, hot Savannah.
"I have to learn on my own that I'm responsible for my lil'ol tush, not a hot hungry trainer, although the thought of it makes me crave dark, dark chocolate with 70% cocoa," she says. "It's something girls, you gotta just pull up the o'l leather bootstraps, bend over backwards if you can and do yourself some darn lovin good."
Deen also wants to reach out to her sweet darlin fans across the nation.
"I want to try to get across moderation y'all," she says. "My angel fans see me oodles of times a day on national TV, watching me cook my glorious Southern food, and it's hard for them to realize that's only a few days out of the year that I film those wonderful 'lovin from the oven' wholesome shows. So that leaves a whoppin 336 days left in year that I'm not eating those rib stickin, mouth waterin, lip smacking foods at all, y'all."


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"They have nothing like it in their own country's history, and yet they understood freedom and small government," Glenn Beck said on Tuesday, reflecting on his first encounter with the group. "And that's the secret – small government – otherwise you'll end up like Europe usually does when there's trouble, [with] fascism and totalitarianism."
Carlon Sandrin, one of the most vocal members of Tea Party Italia, joined Beck on TheBlaze TV Tuesday to speak about the movement and why he and some of his compatriots flew all the way to Salt Lake City for Beck's "Man in the Moon" event.
He said that 30,000 people in Italy have joined Tea Party Italia, and that number is growing "day by day."
They often look at America and at the "amazing" Constitution of the United States, he said, and are shocked that our leaders are seemingly trying to take us into the "socialist storm" they're trying to escape.
"The socialist way is one that is extremely easy to go in, but is so hard to go out," he warned.
When asked why members of his group went all the way to Salt Lake City for Man in the Moon, Sandrin smiled and said the event needs to be brought over to Europe.
"Because of the story," he said. "Because this story is of course the history of America, but [it comes] from the book that everyone believes in, the holy book. It is the same story that we have in Italy."
He continued: "I pray to God everyday that in USA you all will be able to come back like the real United States of America…that [made] Europe free just 70 years ago. That's also why we say we want to make Italian Tea Party, because 'Tea Party' is the tribute to your [Founding Fathers] and is the tribute to all the young men that died in Normandy…[and] in the European campaign in the Second World War for give us the freedom."
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Is anyone familiar with a C++ library that is designed for decomposing database functional dependencies??? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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Is anyone familiar with a C++ library that is designed for decomposing database functional dependencies??? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Someone can go ahead and correct me if I'm wrong but there is not any such library in the standard C++ library. There may be some proprietary library out there but it would also be dependant on the database (obviously) therefore I doubt there is a library out there that does exactly what you want. However, necessity is the mother of invention right?
Just for my knowledge can someone explain...
??? what do you mean by functional dependencies??Quote:
decomposing database functional dependencies
Functional dependencies deal with relations among attributes in a database. Kinda like what attributes are dependent upon other attributes - thus the term functional dependency.
Say for instance
a -> b
bc -> r
-> denotes the word "determines" ("a determines b") is an example
For which database, and free or proprietary?Quote:
Is anyone familiar with a C++ library that is designed for decomposing database functional dependencies???
I am speaking from a theoretical point of view. No particular database explicitly. FD's are looked at strictly from the design aspect. i am working on some code that will help during the design of the database.
Am I shooting myself in the toe? The more and more I think about it, the more I think that the FD library doesn't exist.
Well, they may, but not to my knowledge :p . But I'd certainly write you one!
I am certainly interested in developing this code. If successful, then I would certain add it to my personal C++ class library. I'm not that proficient yet, but I do plan on spending lots of time with this...
Thanks for everyone's input. As a matter of fact, I found some pseudocode for the algorithm. However, implementation is a my shortcoming. At this point, I am unaware of many C++ functions and methods calls....
I know this post is old, but here's a link to an entire college course on Database systems and FD's.
click on the lectures...
Do you want an algorithm that takes something like
A depends on B
E depends on F
B depends on E
and the deduces that A depends on F.
Nick, you are right on target. I have managed to complete my first task which is to make new relations by minimizing the right-side attributes, and writing to output to a new file.
For instance:
AB -> FGH is decomposed into
Now, I am trying to find the redundancies within my new output file. But yes, Nick, you are precisely on target.
OneStiff, I will check the link. Thanks.
Any input, I will accept.