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5 Degrees of Communication for Men
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This Action Is Habitual for Spiritually Happy Men
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10 Ways to Put More Humor Into Family Life
The majority of the best family memories revolve around something that was really funny. read more
How 'The Phantom of the Opera' Can Parallel Your Walk With Christ
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November 02. 2013 10:55PM
College Hockey: UNH's Goumas hits century mark, but Lowell wins in OT
By ALLEN LESSELS
New Hampshire Union Leader
DURHAM – New Hampshire senior forward Kevin Goumas joined the One Hundred Club over the weekend.
Unfortunately for the Wildcats, that Goumas hit the 100-point mark for his career was one of the few highlights in their home-and-home weekend series against No. 15-ranked UMass-Lowell.
Yes, the Wildcats got Saturday night's game to overtime on a Grayson Downing goal with 1:13 left in regulation and coach Dick Umile liked the way the team competed.
But Lowell's Derek Arnold trumped the tying goal with a power-play bullet into the top far corner of the net with 1:43 left in the extra session to give his team a 3-2 overtime win in front of 5,976 at the Whittemore Center.
The victory completed a UMass-Lowell weekend and season sweep. The River Hawks beat UNH, 5-3, on Friday night at the Tsongas Center.
"It was kind of disappointing the way it ended, obviously," Downing said. "You get it into overtime and you want to keep that momentum going and hopefully put another one in. Even a tie is better than that."
The Wildcats dropped to 1-5-1 overall and 0-2-0 in Hockey East.
Lowell is 5-3-0 and 2-0-0.
"I told the team that was a tough one to take," Umile said. "It's a tough pill to swallow because of how hard the guys competed."
Trailing 2-1, the Wildcats had tied it up late with the help of a power play and with goalie Casey DeSmith pulled for an extra attacker.
Freshman Tyler Kelleher set the play up and Downing knocked it in for his first of the year.
Each team had a scoring bid in the closing seconds of regulation.
UNH had the first power play chance in overtime. But Lowell had a shorthanded chance the other way and defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk was called for holding as he broke the play up.
The River Hawks ended up with part of a power play and Arnold took full advantage with a slap shot.
DeSmith, the junior from Rochester, finished with 21 saves.
The Wildcats stay in Hockey East for a couple more games next weekend.
They play Massachusetts at the Whittemore Center on Friday night at 7:30 and are at UMass on Saturday.
UMass tied Maine, 1-1, at home on Friday night and beat the Black Bears, 2-1, on Saturday.
UNH scored first, as it did on Friday night. Goumas gave the puck to Nick Sorkin and he came deep into the Lowell zone and sent the puck out front to Brett Pesce. The sophomore defenseman fired the puck low and beat Carr for his first of the year with 9:32 left in the second period.
An assist on the play was the 100th career point for Goumas. He has 28 goals and 72 assists in 112 games.
Joseph Pendenza tied it for Lowell with a power play goal with 2:36 left in the second period. The Wildcats had killed off one minute and 19 seconds of a Lowell two-man advantage Pendenza scored while the River Hawks were still a man up.
Lowell defenseman Christian Folin blasted a slap shot past DeSmith with 58 seconds left in the period to make it 2-1. Forward Chris Maniccia controlled the puck in the right corner and fed Folin, who had just come off the bench for his shift and was steaming over the blueline.
UNH had a couple of power play chances late in the third period – including 39 seconds worth of a two-man advantage – and finally did tie it.
But they came up short at the end.
"It is what it is," Umile said. "We're in a tough spot and we've got to scratch and claw and get ourselves out of this hole."
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Collin Bourque, a 5-foot-7 and 155-pound freshman forward from Goffstown, saw his first action for the Wildcats. He skated as the right wing on the fourth line with junior center Jay Camper and sophomore left wing Dan Correale. . . . Goumas is the first Wildcat to reach the century mark since Paul Thompson, Mike Sislo and Phil DeSimone all did it in the 2010-11 season.

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Ever since the presentation of the first X100 at Photokina 2010, I have been enthusiastic about these smart cameras from Fujifilm, yet until 2016 I only used the X100, X-E1 and then the X-E2 privately. However, when I held the X-Pro2 with the XF16-55mmF2.8 lens for the first time in spring 2016, I knew that these cameras had reached a level that meant they were now also ready for professional use.
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How do I send Sysex patches to a Yamaha TX81Z?
I use a Mac and I have an application called 'SysEx Librarian' which i've tried to use to send the patches via midi but although it appears to send something from the Mac the files do not appear on the TX81Z.
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The faltering regime of Bashar Assad reportedly is preparing to use chemical weapons against insurgents. President Obama responded by saying that such action would be "totally unacceptable" and that Assad would be held accountable for it. Secretary of State Clinton added that any use of chemical weapons by Assad would constitute "a red line for the United States" and that the U.S. would "take action" in response.
It's not clear to me what Obama means when he calls an action contemplated by a foreign government "unacceptable." He has often used this word in the context of Iran's development of nuclear weapons, yet that development proceeds apace.
If the statements of Obama and Clinton have any meaning in the Syrian context, I imagine they mean one or both of two things. First, Assad will be held accountable before an international tribunal if he uses chemical weapons. Second, the U.S. may intervene military if Assad employs that option.
The first threat — a trial — is probably meaningless at this point. Assad, that former favorite of John Kerry and Nancy Pelosi, and Assad's top lieutenants have already committed enough crimes to face the ultimate sanction if they end up before a tribunal. But Assad and his crew probably believe they can make a safe passage to Iran if things disintegrate entirely in Syria. Alternatively, to the extent the regime fears being tried, that fear provides it with an added incentive to cling to power, even if this means gassing Syrians.
The second threat — U.S. intervention — would be an inappropriate response to Assad's use of chemical weapons. The decision of whether to intervene militarily to bring about regime change should be based on a traditional cost-benefit analysis. Such an analysis should turn primarily on such considerations as the danger posed by the regime to U.S. interests, the cost in blood and treasure of bringing down the regime, and the nature of the likely replacement regime.
A regime's criminality toward insurgents should be far down this list of considerations. And where, as with Assad, the regime has already waged a brutal, bloodthirsty war, its use of chemical weapons shouldn't tip the scales in favor of intervening. If intervention in Syria is the proper course for the U.S., we should already have intervened.
Early intervention, before al Qaeda in Iraq and other jihadist groups poured into the country and gained a foothold, would have increased the likelihood of a stable, non-hostile post-Assad government. Now that prospect seems remote. By contrast, the prospect that Assad's chemical weapons will fall into the hands of jihadists seems substantial.
It's far from clear, therefore, that America's interests would be served, on balance, by the fall of Assad. But, since his fall may be inevitable, we shouldn't completely rule out the idea of substantial U.S. engagement in Syria.
There probably are no good options at this point, but this much seems clear: the decision of whether to intervene should not turn on whether Assad resorts to chemical weapons.


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Tony Kushner Reflects on Angels in America, 20 Years Later
September 15, 2011
Twenty years ago, Angels in America, the landmark play about being gay and living with HIV/AIDS in the pre-antiretroviral era, took the stage in San Francisco. In 1993, the play ran on Broadway and won the Tony for best actor (Ron Leibman), best featured actor (Stephen Spinella), best director (Tony Kushner) and best play, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for drama. And in 2003, it was adapted into an HBO miniseries starring Al Pacino and Meryl Streep that went on to win a then-record 11 prime-time Emmys.
Writer and director Tony Kushner recently sat down with NPR's Neal Conan to talk about the play's cultural significance then and now: How the country has changed since he wrote the play, his thoughts on the play being taught and performed in schools today, and his speculations on what may have happened to some of the characters after the play ended.
Here are a couple of highlights from the NPR interview:
"I feel, going back now, that the early '90s, the late '80s, for all the horrors of the AIDS epidemic, were comparatively innocent and carefree times compared to where we are now. In the mid-'80s when I wrote the play, it included things about 'eco-cide,' about the collapse of the ozone layer. I really didn't believe in my heart of hearts that the human race was now threatening the survival of life on the planet. There's now absolutely no doubt that that's the case. ... It's completely clear that what we were beginning to get worried about in the '80s was very serious and very real things ... so the play, and the times, both feel darker to me now than they did back then." ...
... "There's been immense progress in terms of [lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender] rights, obviously, and we're in a very different place now [than] we were in the early '90s. And in my lifetime, I've seen unbelievable progress. And I have great optimism and absolute certainty that we're going to become fully enfranchised and protected by the 14th Amendment and so on. But in the meanwhile, we're not there yet. And there's still a tremendous amount of homophobia."
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First Bulldog to Earn First-Team Honors Since 2002
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Chris Labosky '10 has been selected to the 2010 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America Men's Track & Field/Cross Country Team, which was announced Tuesday by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). This is the second straight year earning the honor for Labosky, who was a third-team selection in 2009 and a first-team selection this year. He was the lone honoree from the Ivy League and is the first Bulldog to earn first-team honors since Thomas Hocker '02 in 2002.
Labosky, a humanities major in Branford College at Yale who is going into teaching, is also a three-time CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District honoree and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. As part of Yale's Commencement Weekend May 22 he was honored with Yale Athletics' Delaney Kiphuth Award, given to the male and female student-athletes who rank highest in scholarship and have earned two varsity awards.
Labosky was also the recipient of Yale's James Stack '61 Award, given annually to the male and female track and field athletes who best personify Jim Stack, the captain and leader of the 1961 team that won the "big three" (Yale vs. Harvard and Princeton), Heptagonal Championships and IC4A Championships.
Labosky advanced to the NCAA Championships in the 800-meter run earlier this month, finishing 22nd with a sixth-place finish in his heat at the semifinals. He has a Yale-record time of 1:47.74 in that event, set at this year's NCAA Regionals. He is a two-time NCAA Regional qualifier and two-time All-East selection in the 800.
In addition to his exploits in the 800 outdoors, Labosky also was the Ivy League champion in the 1,000-meter run indoors this season and was the 2009 Yale cross country team captain. Labosky, who has also earned All-Academic honors from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, was Yale's No. 2 runner at Heps and NCAA Regionals in cross country in 2007.
Labosky was also All-East and part of a school record performance in the 4x800-meter relay at indoor IC4As in 2008. He was a two-time second team All-Ivy honoree in that event.
Labosky is a native of Tallmadge, Ohio, and attended Tallmadge High.
To be eligible for Academic All-America consideration, a student-athlete must be a key contributor to the varsity team, maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.30 on a scale of 4.00, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at his current institution and be nominated by his school's sports information department. Voting for the All-District teams was done by members of CoSIDA. There are eight districts throughout the country, and first team All-District selections are eligible to be selected as CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans.
Yale Men's Track & Field/Cross Country
CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans
2010 Chris Labosky (First Team)
2009 Chris Labosky (Third Team)
2005 Lucas Meyer (Third Team)
2002 Thomas Hocker (First Team)
2001 Thomas Hocker (Second Team) (At-Large)
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In the past, I have compared both the general online search engines, such as Google, Bing and others, as well as individual database search engines. In doing this, I have used the name of my Great-grandfather as a search term. This was done for a variety of reasons, primarily because I already know approximately how much information is contained on the Web about him and because his name was just distinctive enough to be a good indication of the effectiveness of the search engine's ability to filter out false positives.
I recent did a search for another ancestor in a major online database and got some interesting results. My search included his name and other information including his date and place of birth and date and place of death. However, the results came back with some limited information on the ancestor but many more false positives, all of which were for people who did not match either the birth date (i.e. lived before) or the death date (i.e. lived after). For example, the ancestor died in the 1890s, but I consistently got suggested matches for U.S. Census records after 1900. This started me thinking as to why the programmers added those types of fields into their search terms if the program was not sophisticated enough to make those types of distinctions.
What is more frustrating than false positives is a complete lack of response, where the search engine returns no matches. This happens frequently, even when I search for a very common name or even a common place. Usually, the problem lies with something ridiculous such as adding or not adding an initial capital letter or something similar. It is more common when I am searching for a particular string of words or letters. For example, if I enclose the name in quotation marks to specify the entire name. Of course, it is entirely possible that the person is listed in the database but not with that specific name.
So, in order to judge the effectiveness of any particular search engine, I decided that looking for names was a good way to judge whether or not a the program worked and how it worked. I also occurred to me that I should use a specific document that I know exists as a test. I decided to combine the two and add a book about my Great-grandfather, Henry Martin Tanner, as an additional test of the search engines capability. Of course, this would not help if the database did not have any book titles or names, but the same principle could apply, I would just have to look for a general terms and then get more specific, adapting the searches to the type of information I expected from the database.
It has been some time since I compared the general search engines, so I thought I would get right down to business with a quick review of where they stand today and then go on to some more specific types of database searches. The book I chose is as follows:
This book had a very limited printing. The title of the book contains some very generally available search terms, such as Arizona, California and pioneer and I know if can find the book immediately in WorldCat.org because it is in quite a large number of libraries around the United States. Additionally, I know the book has been digitized by FamilySearch and a digital copy is available through the FamilySearch Catalog on FamilySearch.org. Finally, Henry Tanner has tens of thousands of living descendants and many of them are involved some way or another in genealogy. So, if I do not find anything, the problem does not lie with a lack of availability.
Here are the results of my searches with some general online search engines. I used just the first part of the name of the book as the search term, "Henry Martin Tanner; Joseph City, Arizona Pioneer."
The first search in Google showed more than 50 exact results to references to the book before the entries became so attenuated to be referring to other topics. However, a search in Google Books for the book, as I have noted before, indicated that no digitized copy was available. This is likely due to the fact that the FamilySearch (Family History) Library Catalog is not "online" as yet.
Microsoft is still striking out. Bing.com found only 9 references to the book and had false positives and totally unrelated results within the first three entries. It sent me to Facebook and to other unrelated individuals immediately.
This genealogically oriented search engine and website has come a long way. I have been very impressed with their progress. But in finding this book, it had 10 results, but none of them were to the location of the book, merely to websites where the book had been quoted.
Since Yahoo.com uses the Google search engine, you would expect similar results but disappointedly, Yahoo.com struck out with results similar to Bing.com; only 9 direct results even going on to over four pages.
I had a hard time with this one. Ask.com gave totally unresponsive results immediately. One interesting one, the fourth response was to the Biography of Doc Holliday. Hmm. I wonder if there is a connection? It did have possibly 10 references to the book but they were surrounded by totally false positives that did not even have a majority of the search words.
Aol.com actually didn't do too bad. It made about 14 hits before it got so vague as to be useless. But those were still mixed in with the first 4 pages of search results. It has the same problem as Ask.com, mixing in totally unrelated items that do not match any of the search words.
I have searched in this one in the past, so I decided to throw it into the comparison. Except for trying to sell me hotel rates in Joseph City, Arizona, it did have only 8 results in the first 4 pages, giving it a very low score in this comparison.
I guess I gave up after Dogpile.com, there didn't seem to be any point in prolonging the comparison.
Even if you are anti-Google, for whatever reason, you can't argue with results. The point here is obvious. If you are looking for genealogical information and don't want hotel reservations or Facebook, you might want to stick with Google. But realize that even Google couldn't find the online, digitized copy of the book. More about this later. The clue is in this post: I found the book in WorldCat.org.


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The Lupus Research Institute is announcing a Request for Applications for new research grants
Grant Application Deadline: June 25, 2015
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) invites applications for its Distinguished Innovator Awards, a global program that will provide outstanding scientists with substantial support for up to four years to conduct novel research into the fundamental causes of lupus and so provide new directions toward a cure or prevention.
Advances across many disciplines have led to novel treatments that aim to suppress the manifestations of lupus. Yet few interventions are being developed that seek to reverse or prevent the disease. LRI Distinguished Innovators will address this gap by pioneering research into the fundamental, causative pathways of lupus.
In pursuit of this goal, the LRI welcomes novel, hypothesis- or discovery-driven proposals in human and/or animal model based lupus research. The research proposal must aim to uncover the fundamental causes of lupus and present a compelling vision of how the discovery would lay the groundwork for a potential cure, prevention, or highly effective therapy.
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Successful applicants will be outstanding investigators who have demonstrated creativity and productivity in their field of research. We encourage applications from investigators in diverse disciplines including, but not limited to, immunology, genetics, molecular-, cell- and systems biology. Scientists who have not previously worked in lupus are encouraged to apply, as are researchers working outside the US. Applicants must hold a position at an academic institution.
Annual funding of up to $250,000 per year, for a term of up to four years, will be awarded for approved projects. We anticipate that no more than four Distinguished Innovator Awards will be made in 2015. The full grant application, including a research plan of no more than six pages is due by June 25, 2015.
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Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose InhalerSkip to the navigation
Current as of: December 6, 2017
Diseases affecting the lungs-such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-share many of the same medicines. These medicines are often delivered through a metered-dose inhaler (MDI).
Using an MDI:
Using a spacer with an MDI is the most efficient way to get the most medicine to your lungs. Make sure you understand the proper use of an:
Although using an MDI with a spacer is usually recommended, you can also use an MDI without a spacer. Learn the proper use of an:
If you are inhaling steroid medicine, rinse your mouth out with water after use. Don't swallow the water. Swallowing the water will increase the chance that the medicine will get into your bloodstream. This may increase the side effects of the medicine.
Some liquid may build up on the inhaler, but you may not need to clean the inhaler every day. Follow the directions for how and how often to clean the type of MDI you have.
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Star-Banner readers share their opinions on chemical weapons, minimum wage and Syria.
Moral obligation
In the mid-20th century, millions of European Jews died because Americans didn't want to get involved in a conflict overseas.
With that in mind, let's take another look at a recent statement by Rep. Ted Yoho, who opposes American intervention in Syria.
I've made just a few minor changes, to put things in perspective:
"If we use military force in (Germany), we would in fact be engaging in an act of war against a sovereign nation that does not pose a threat to the United States. While I find the death and destruction occurring in (Germany) on behalf of both the (Hitler) regime and the (Jewish) rebel forces deplorable, I must listen to the countless Americans and constituents who have pleaded with both me and my colleagues in Congress not to engage."
In the mid-20th century, America's economy was just emerging from the Great Depression. World War I was still fresh in the memories of many. A majority in Congress were proudly isolationist, unwilling to get involved in conflicts overseas.
Sound familiar?
Back then, many Americans were anti-Semitic and nobody cared if a bunch of Jews were being carted off to concentration camps. All those stories were probably Jewish propaganda anyway, right?
Today, it's a bunch of Muslims being killed, and who cares about a few thousand dead Muslims? They're all terrorists anyway, right?
Sometimes, there is a moral obligation that transcends national interests. That is what we are faced with now. If we stand by and do nothing, like Pontius Pilate, we will have innocent blood on our hands.
Frances Russell
U.S. chemical weapons
Please take the time to do a little research on the hypocritical pro stance that the Obama administration and others in Congress are taking on military action in Syria.
A simple Google search on U.S. chemical weapons in Iraq will pull up a trove of illuminating and informative sites revealing previous and recent U.S. involvement in the use of chemical weapons in the Middle East.
Thanks to documents recently released under the Freedom of Information Act, we now know that during the Reagan administration, Donald Rumsfeld was responsible for helping Saddam Hussein's regime acquire deadly chemical and biological weapons used in the 1980-88 Iraq-Iran War. During that war, the U.S. was responsible for assisting Iraq target Iranian troops, facilities and air defense sites by providing satellite intelligence assistance prior to four major offensives in early 1988, and turning a blind eye to the use of mustard gas and sarin. How duplicitous!
Even in the recent war with Iraq, U.S. forces admitted to using napalm-like bombs and white phosphorous in what was glibly termed "shake and bake" missions against insurgents.
Are we not as guilty?
Get informed now and call and/or email the White House, your congressman and your senators. Let them know that you are against another Middle East military involvement.
Laura Baldwin
No shows
To the uninformed writer of "United or divided," who asks why no conservatives spoke at MLK celebration then goes on to suggest none were invited, some facts:
House Speaker John A. Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor, the House's two most senior Republicans, were invited to speak at the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, but declined.
They asked a long list of Republicans to come. Both former presidents Bush were asked, along with Sen. Tim Scott, former congressman Alen West, Dr. Benjamin Carson, and many other prominent conservatives. But all declined.
This just makes it all too obvious that their "efforts" to bring in more minority voters is a bunch of baloney.
To be seen celebrating the equality of black people and perhaps even be photographed smiling with black people around them would be the kiss of death with the Republican base. Those pictures would be front and center in the television ads of those who they would face in the next tea party primary.
Of course no Republicans showed up. Because they know, like we do, that they don't give a hoot about racial equality, or any equality for that matter. So why even subject themselves to people who can clearly see through the facade?
Let them double down on the old white people vote and get swept up into the dustbin of history.
We are talking about men and women who can go from crafting voter suppression laws designed to deny black people their right to vote, when they aren't celebrating the gutting of the Civil Rights Act, straight to claiming MLK as their own and undying support for the civil rights movement.
I hope this helps to answer this uninformed writer's question.
C.R. Quinn
Minimum-wage worry
About a century ago, it was a good wage for a MAN to earn a dollar per day. How times have changed!
People working $7.25-per-hour jobs today are loudly demanding $15 per hour. Well, as a case in point, I am retired — early retirement due to a layoff — and collect all of $819 per month. There is no COLA in my pension. Should I live to age 93, as my father did, I'll still get $819 per month.
I'm a young 65 years old now. What will $819 buy 28 years from now? I have no crystal ball, but I can see my buying power being eroded little by little every month.
I have no animosity toward the minimum-wage folks, but can't anybody see what is going to happen to some senior citizens if this increase goes through?
Raymond Simpson


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Smile Power Day
June 15th is National Smile Power Day.
Everyone can share the power of a smile and one of the best parts of a smile is that it is completely free.
Did you know that a smile can even have benefits in terms of health? Most people feel anxious when entering a medical setting, even if it is just for a routine check-up. The butterflies start in their stomach, palms get sweaty, and the worst part is the anxious feeling when sitting in a waiting room.
A simple smile from a nurse or doctor can make a patient feel at ease. Smiling can even reduce blood pressure and releases serotonin as well as other natural painkillers1; it can be the first step in starting the healing process.
Start each day with a smile, not just today!
1) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thomas-p-connelly-dds/smile-health benefits_b_885086.html
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Makers of Theraflu Not Amused by Kanye West
The makers of Theraflu — the medicine, not the track — don't think Kanye West and DJ Khaled's song is very G.O.O.D. In fact, the company is downright miffed at Yeezy for using their name in the track and as the title of 'Theraflu.'
TMZ reports that the makers of the cold medicine didn't outright say they would sue the 34-year-old rapper, but that they're not happy. "We in no way endorse or approve of the references or use of the image and likeness of Theraflu in this manner," the creators of the cough medicine told the site. "Theraflu is an over-the-counter product used to help relieve cold and flu symptoms that millions of consumers rely on."
On one hand, they've just gotten a bunch of free PR. On the other, we could see how they may not want what's supposed to make people feel better associated with a track dedicated to haters … especially without clearance.
This isn't the first time this week that Yeezy's upset someone over potential copyright issues. West is currently being sued for $500,000 by Robert "Bobby" Poindexter of R&B group the Persuaders. Poindexter claims that West sampled his track 'Trying Girls Out' for his 2006 remix of 'Girls Girls Girls' without permission.
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Coulee Cops
Reports compiled from police files
Grand Coulee
10/5 - An officer was called to Western Avenue in Electric City, where a German Shepherd was growling at a boy on a scooter and wouldn't let him pass. The dog was later found on Grand Avenue East and a cousin of the dog's owner tied it up.
- Police told a group of people going door to door in Electric City selling vacuum cleaners that they needed a permit. The officer told the group where they could go to get a permit.
- A man living on Dill Avenue told police that someone had taken his vehicle overnight. He said he parked it in front of his apartment the night before and when he went out in the morning it was gone. He still had the keys and told police that the vehicle had about seven gallons of gas in it.
10/6 - A man returning a U-Haul to Coulee Hardware told police that he couldn't find the key return for the rented vehicle so he was just hiding the key and would call the store in the morning. The officer saw the man turn the vehicle lights out and wander around.
- A police officer off duty observed a person driving a vehicle on W.Cardinal Road known to be suspended. The man will get a surprise in the mail, a citation.
- An officer observed a car swerving over the fog line and stopped it on the Coulee Dam hill and found an intoxicated woman at the wheel. After smelling alcohol the officer gave the driver some field sobriety tests which she failed. Later while being processed and seeing her alcohol report she said "that high after three beers. I need to watch how I am drinking." She was given a DUI citation.
10/7 - A man was arrested when he was found slumped over the wheel of his vehicle with the motor running and the vehicle in reverse. When asked how much he had to drink the man answered, "not enough." Later he stated that he had been in a golf tournament and had "24" and then changed that to "18." The bartender at EC Tavern said the man came into the tavern but was refused drinks. He purchased some French fries, left them on the counter and left. The officer found a loaded pistol in the car. He was cited for DUI and having a loaded pistol without a permit.
- A man on Ronald Drive told police that someone had taken his chop saw. He said he had used it the previous day.
- A woman on Continental Heights reported that an envelope containing $1,000 was missing from her apartment.
- Officers were told that a woman who was banned from the Wolf's Den Tavern had appeared inside. Police told the woman that she was permanently barred from the establishment and not to return.
10/8 - A woman who was going 32 mph down Martin Road where the speed limit is 25 mph, was stopped and issued a citation for not having insurance. She was given a warning on the speed.
- An officer noted the trunk of a vehicle open and tools and rifles were in plain sight. The officer couldn't find the vehicle owner so closed the trunk. Later the officer drove by the E. Grand Avenue location and the trunk was still closed.
- A man and woman were arrested when they were found inside a vacant residence. They were booked for domestic burglary. The house was on Goodfellow in Electric City.
10/9 - A Nespelem man was stopped for having an expired license tab and discovered that he was driving suspended. The man had his mother come for him and his vehicle was impounded.
- A man on Ronald Drive, who two days earlier had reported a saw missing, advised police that someone had tried to enter his place again. He said that he recovered a bag outside the residence and also showed the officer pry marks on the lock of the door.
- A person who rented a sprayer from Coulee Hardware reported that it had been stolen. The sprayer was valued at $1,700.
10/10 - A woman on Pearl Avenue in Electric City told police that a former husband, who she has a protection order not to call her, had made contact, and she received what she considered to be a threat. Police are investigating.
- Police secured the Electric City shop door which was opene and no one around.
- A woman on Kelso Street in Electric City told police that she found a person going through her garbage and he had a prescription bottle of hers in his hand. She said she wanted to dispose of some medications, but didn't want to put them in her garbage. Police picked up the medications for destruction.
- A woman who was fixing up a property on Electric Boulevard in Electric City asked that two people be permanently banned from the property.
- Police were informed of a deer that had been struck by a vehicle near the hospital and that the deer had a broken back. The officer put the deer down.
10/12 - A woman shopping at Safeway reported that someone had scraped her car in the parking lot. Police noticed a transfer of paint on the woman's car. A Safeway employee said that the security camera would be checked to see if the hit and run was caught on camera.
- A Brewster driver was stopped for faulty lights and the officer found that he was driving while his license was suspended. He was cited for that and for not having his interlock in place. A tow truck came and took the car.
- Police were called to a residence on Weil Place on a domestic issue. One of the parties agreed to go to another place until the dispute cooled down.
- A Nespelem woman who reportedly was walking in the roadway in Electric City was told by an officer to stay off the road. She said she would.
- A man was stopped near Federal Avenue because his license plate light wasn't functioning and the officer found that the man didn't have insurance. After issuing the citation, the officer walked away and hear the man call him a name. He returned to the vehicle and asked if the man had anything else to say. He didn't.
- A woman reported that her wallet was taken at Safeway. When security tapes were reviewed, police saw the woman who took the wallet and went to her location in a house on West Grand Avenue in Electric City. The wallet was taken from a grocery cart when the woman who owned it switched to a different cart. The couple gave up the wallet which had $259 at the time. The owner of the wallet said it had $1,800 in it. The couple who had the wallet said they went to the police station to turn it in, but there was no one there at the time.
10/14 - A Grand Coulee man was found asleep in his vehicle with music playing. Police contacted him and he said he would go inside his residence.
- A Moses Lake woman was stopped because her vehicle had a headlamp out. The officer found that she didn't have insurance, no driver's license with her and that her registration had expired more than two months before. It was observed that there was a screwdriver stuck in the ignition and the driver said the vehicle belonged to a friend, but she didn't know the friend's name. The officer checked to see if the vehicle was stolen, but it wasn't reported as stolen. She was cited for the offenses.
- A woman known to have a warrant out for her arrest was stopped on the Wilbur highway near the Lakeview Mobile Court. She had two children with her and police contacted the father of the children to come get them. The woman was arrested and taken to Grant County jail.


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For those unfamiliar with the term, "Monster Kid" has become something of an official designation for that subset of the post-WWII baby-boomer demographic that consisted of young and adolescent boys who: read and collected science-fiction and fantasy paperbacks and super-hero comic books, assembled plastic models of movie monsters, subscribed to
Famous Monsters of Filmland
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Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolf Man or The Mummy
came on TV and oft-times made their own epics with their dad's 8mm movie camera. My friend and model- and diorama-making collaborator Doug, who I captured on Kodachrome in the kitchen of his folks' home in Ross, California perusing an Edgar Rice Burroughs SF novel, fit that profile and, like many others, never lost the passion. I wasn't an MK myself, but was into models and movies, so we eventually took his dad's camera and experimented with stop-motion depictions of fiery toy car cliff-plunges and the like. Alas, our elaborate c.1964 production of
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Chili (no beans allowed) cook-off? Count me in. A barbecue contest to see who cooks up the best ribs, Texas brisket, pull pork or links? I'll be there.
Mark your calendar for Sept. 21. It could mark the beginning for a of a brand new food competition era that the California rice industry hopes will do for rice what 12-alarm chili cook-offs did for chili.
This fall the California Rice Commission will sponsor a first, sushi competition in Sacramento. Laura Murphy, the commission's director of domestic and international promotion, is spearheading the event, officially entitled "Sushi Masters."
OK now, no redneck jokes about a fish bait eating contest. This is serious business for the rice industry. Sushi and oriental cuisine is the hottest thing going in the foodservice and restaurant business, and the California Rice Commission wants to capitalize on that. The more sushi prepared and eaten, the more California rice is consumed. If it is sushi made in the U.S., it is made with premium California rice.
Sushi and rice have deep roots in California, according to Murphy, and this event is designed to build on that and create a greater awareness of dishes made with California rice and the importance of rice to the state's economy.
Along with a statewide sushi contest, the commission will honor some of America's greatest chefs for introducing Asian flavors into mainstream American foodservice. Chefs like Rocky Aoki, founder of the first Japanese restaurant chain, Benihana and Wolfgang Puck.
When my bride tells me I am taking her out to dinner. I'll have to admit I probably never had said, "How about sushi?" Don't get me wrong I love rice.
A tri-tip dinner is not complete without McClintock beans and rice pilaf. Fried rice is part of any Chinese meal we order. I realize rice purist frown on that form of rice preparation, but hey it is rice. I admit I have never developed a taste for sushi. However, I am learning, thanks to my daughter and her husband. My son-in-law, Jerry Aujero, is a sushi guru. He even has his own private sushi chef. Several years ago my kids invited me to sushi at a local restaurant, Yoshino's. It is one of my favorite Fresno restaurants, but I had never been in its sushi bar.
I recognized the ingredients on the little plates passing by. The ones I did not know I inquired about. I selected several, and they were delicious. I did not see Jerry selecting any of the passing sushi selections. He sat quietly, occasionally talking with one of the sushi chefs.
Then the chef would reach over the counter and place a sushi creation in front of my son-in-law. Colorful, exotic looking creations. I then realized my daughter's husband has his sushi master. He is "Hiro," a long-time friend of Jerry's and fellow sushi connoisseur.
When I told Jerry about the CRC sushi contest, he quickly volunteered to judge the event. I'll watch.
If you are in the Sacramento area on Sept. 21, check out Sushi Masters. Jerry and I might be there. Log on to the rice commission's Web site for details of the groundbreaking sushi contest.
I am an unabashed supporter of industry funded self-help marketing orders and commissions like the California Rice Commission. It is the newest ag commodity commission in the state, but it has quickly developed into one of the better ones. The small CRC staff is first rate, and they are serving the rice industry well by promoting rice and protecting the interest of the state's rice growers. The Sushi Masters contest in just a small part of an aggressive commission program.
The CRC hopes the September event will become an annual one that will put rice and Sacramento on the map like wine and Napa Valley. From what I have seen of CRC, I would not bet against the California rice industry.
Who knows, maybe some day I will acquire a special appreciation for sushi and have my own personal sushi chef like my son-in-law.
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Tone - Did you get out on the 15m Edge yet? Would like to hear what you think since I was thinking of getting one (don't need a 17m or 19m). But heard the bigger Edges don't jump as well as the smaller ones.Tone wrote:
If my 10m Edge hasn't got enough air in it, the kite folds when jumping and pushing really hard.
Pump that suckka up super hard and you should be fine.
I have the 15 as well, I haven;t flown it yet as we have had mental winds, but tomorrow, saturday and Sunday we have 12-18knots so I will find out!
I directly replaces a 15m Speed3 so I am very curious to see how it fairs.


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Orlando Bloom: Happy 2nd Birthday Flynn!
Orlando Bloom keeps it cool under a baseball cap while arriving at a private airport on Sunday (January 6) in El Segundo, Calif.
The 35-year-old actor departed for his trip with a group of friends and his Burton snowboard in tow!
The day before, Orlando made a run for it from his car to his house while prepping for his son Flynn's second birthday party.
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Salad Recipes
How to Make a Vinaigrette
I've mentioned several times in the past that vinaigrettes are extraordinarily versatile. I've developed multiple variations over the years and the recipes are very forgiving. At the core, vinaigrettes are an emulsion of oils, vinegar, (sometimes flavored with sweeteners), herbs, spices and mustard. The trick is to use the best ingredients you can. I've cooked with several quality vinegars in the past and Bellindora makes some of the most awesome ones I've come across.
This week, I'll show you how to flavor your favorite salad, meat or fish and dessert with the delicious vinegars I received. Today, I used Bellindora balsamic apple vinegar and served it with a simple apple (how appropriate!), artichoke, grape, Cheddar and arugula salad. Quick, effortless and incredibly flavorful are words that come to mind when describing this salad dressing.
When I launched PhamFatale.com, I remember the first thing my in-laws and friends would ask is if I could share my recipe for vinaigrette. I've made it daily in my home since I was a child. My husband Lulu loves it so much, he says he could eat it with French fries. The procedure is pretty easy and the salad dressing stores very well in the refrigerator (3-4 days). I make two-cup batches at a time and I guarantee you won't feel the need to buy the ready-made ones from the supermarket anymore.
Before I end today's post, I have one more announcement. I'll be giving a cooking demonstration (complete with samples!) of one of my potato creations at the Los Altos library. On Saturday, May 25th, starting at 2 pm, I will be talking about my first cookbook, Haute Potato, and cooking, and we'll have the opportunity to chat afterwards. This event is free and open to the public and my cookbook will also be available for purchase and signing. So as to be able to serve enough food for everyone, I would greatly appreciate an RSVP so you may be added to the guest list: send an email to events{at}PhamFatale{dot}com with "Haute Potato Reservation" as the subject, indicating the number of people you'll be coming with. Please spread the word; the more the merrier. I'm so excited, can't wait to meet you!
Event Type: Adult Program
Age Group(s): Adult, Teen
Date: 5/25/2013
Start Time: 2:00 PM
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Horchata Cookies with Queso Fresco
If you've been keeping up on my recipes this week, you know that I've been making use of the wonderful cheeses from Queso Del Valle. I thought a dessert would be a nice way to end the week. Lulu and I had lunch at the appropriately named "Lulu's" Mexican restaurant last Sunday, and we both enjoyed a nice cup of horchata (cinnamon-flavored rice drink). I thought it would be fun to capture the rice and cinnamon flavors of the drink in an edible form.
I made cookies with queso fresco and incorporated sweetened condensed milk, horchata, almonds, rice flour and cinnamon. I didn't stop there and topped the moist cookies with cinnamon and crema Mexicana sour cream icing.
These horchata cookies turned out great and I might whip another fusion dessert before the weekend is over. How do profiteroles filled with Mexican vanilla-flavored queso fresco and crema Mexicana sour cream sound? I think it would be even more luscious if the profiteroles are drizzled with dulce leche. Mmmm...
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Mexican Vegetable Terrine Recipe
This vegetable terrine was inspired by Blaise, a regular PhamFatale reader, who suggested this vegetarian dish. I adapted it this week in anticipation of Cinco de Mayo. I layered grilled eggplant, tri-color roasted bell peppers, sweet basil leaves, celery, fresh pineapple, black beans and a lot of Oaxacan cheese.
The key to creating the terrine is to make sure the layers of flavors are tightly packed to showcase the colorful display. I garnished the vegetable terrine with shredded red oak leaf lettuce, diced avocado and crumbled queso fresco (Thank you, Queso Del Valle!). The last step is a flavorful salad dressing; I prepared this one with delicious champagne vinegar from our good friends at Bellindora.
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Banh Mi Fish Taco Recipe
These fish tacos are filled with grilled halibut, cilantro lime rice, salsa verde, diced avocado, shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, pickled jalapeños, carrot and daikon (the Vietnamese flair in these tacos) and finally a dollop of Mexican sour cream.
After completing my second cookbook, (shameless plug: don't forget to pre-order my Banh Mi cookbook), I've been professing my love for the Vietnamese sandwiches to whomever I meet on Twitter. Last weekend, I came across the most wonderful idea from a Texan food & wine festival through Chef David Bull from Austin: Banh Mi Tacos. In my second cookbook, I kept everything fairly traditional by sticking to straight, authentic recipes for the Vietnamese baguette, đồ chua (pickled carrots and daikon) and Vietnamese-style meat. But what I love most is the way we can get inspired from a certain type of cuisine and come up with new, creative dishes.
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Red Kidney Bean Tostada with Nopales
Tostadas are deep-fried corn tortillas presented in the form of a flat, open-faced sandwich. I made a slightly smaller version for appetizers, called tostaditas. You can fill them with anything you like; I played with different textures and flavors, and settled on something Lulu had while we were on vacation in Cancun. I added grilled nopales (segments from prickly pears), corn and tomato salsa and topped the appetizers with mini red kidney bean burgers, crumbled queso fresco and Mexican sour cream both from our friends over at Karoun Cheese.
I love the fact that you could eat these in one-to-two bites. You can feel both the freshness and spiciness from the vegetables and the warmth and crunch from the tostada. I served them with little wedges of sweet limes from our garden to cut the heaviness of the cheese and sour cream. It's pure piece of heaven for the mouth. Enjoy!
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April 02. 2014 9:27PM
Raymond police seek help in identifying man who stalked 14-year-old girls
Raymond police released these images of a man who tried to lure two 14-year-old girls outside of a restaurant on Monday. (COURTESY)
— Police are looking for a man who watched and tried to lure a pair of 14-year-old girls outside of a local restaurant on Tuesday.
Police said they were called to GMS Pizza at 6:18 p.m. in reference to suspicious man. The girls' mother said her daughters were at the pizzeria when they encountered a suspicious-acting man.
The man was leaving the restaurant when the girls arrived. Once the girls were inside the restaurant, the man went back in and said "hi" to one of them, police said. He then stood in the corner next to the restrooms and stared at the girls, police said. After a period of time, the man exited the restaurant and watched the girls through a window. Police said while the man was outside he tried to lure the girls outside.
The man is described as approximately 5'7", scruffy facial hair and a possible goatee.
He was wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt with khaki pants.
He may possibly be driving a small black pickup truck unknown make or model, police said.
Anyone who can identify this person or may have had a similar encounter is being asked to call the Raymond Police Department at 895-4747.


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Budgets are tight everywhere.
Budgets are tight everywhere.
People are putting off for one more year buying that new car or starting a home improvement project.
Businesses are cutting back on travel and entertainment expenses.
And public institutions are looking for any way they can to cut back, with budgets pared dramatically by the drop in property tax revenues.
Among the hits: public safety.
And they're not shy about reminding people that rising crime rates in San Joaquin and Calaveras counties can be attributed in large part to shrinking budgets.
Public safety agencies launched new efforts this year to fight violent crime by creating a gang task force in San Joaquin County and asking the California Highway Patrol to help patrol Stockton's streets. Calaveras County officials finally came up with an agreement on how to work with inmates in state-ordered realignment.
But other officials worry that worse is yet to come. Budget cuts have taken a toll on programs such as preschool, and officials fear children without such guidance will quickly fall behind in school, lack the resources to see a hopeful future and will become more likely to commit crimes.


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Rice an ideal kitchen shortcut for kids
We've heard it many times before – get the kids into the kitchen to help with meal planning.
It sounds easy, but it can get a tad messy – hot stoves, sharp knives and overflowing pots notwithstanding.
Still, it's not a bad idea to introduce children into what many consider the most important room in the home. Teaching children to cook also teaches important life skills, and setting into place healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime.
Choosing meals and flavours that kids like is half the battle, but equally important is sourcing recipes that are easy to make. If kids are new to the kitchen, rice is an ideal ingredient for them to get their hands on – it's user-friendly, and, previously-cooked rice can be refrigerated and reheated for later use.
Just recently, USA Rice developed a series of short, How-To videos that are less than a minute long and offer tips and ideas (one includes creating jasmine-flavoured rice with a teabag!)
You'll find the videos and recipes on Riceinfo.com. Here's a selection of dishes that are perfect to create with the smallfry.
This multicultural mash-up fuses two delicious flavours, Japanese and Mexican.
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) sushi or short grain white rice
2-1/4 cups (550 mL) water
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) salt
1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup (60 mL) lime juice
4 large, spinach-flavoured flour tortillas
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1 cup (250 mL) baby or chopped cooked shrimp
Half small red pepper, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp. (45 mL) light mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) low fat sour cream
1 tsp. (5 mL) lime juice
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) each chili powder and ground cumin
Dash hot sauce (or to taste, optional)
Rinse rice in a fine strainer. Combine rinsed rice with water in a small saucepan with a tight fitting lid. Set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to very low.
Cook for 20 minutes or until tender and water is absorbed. Spread out on a plate until cool enough to handle. Combine cilantro, lime juice, salt and rice; set aside.
Lay tortillas out on a board. Using wet hands, spread 1/4 portion of rice over each tortilla, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around edge. Arrange a line of avocado, shrimp and red pepper strips about 1/3 of way from edge. Tightly roll tortilla to enclose filling; trim ends and slice each into 8 rolls.
Sauce: Blend mayonnaise with sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin and hot sauce (if using). Serve with rolls.
Makes 4 servings (8 rolls each).
– For a sushi-bar party, set out the suggested fillings above as well as other fresh veggies and protein ingredients and let the kids assemble their own.
– Small, frozen shrimp are an easy and affordable option; just thaw what you need for this recipe under cold running water. The shrimp can be replaced with 1 cup (250 mL) shredded cooked chicken or roughly mashed black beans.
Drum up a delicious dinner in less than an hour!
1/4 cup (60 mL) mango chutney or apricot jam
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) each prepared yellow mustard and honey
1 Tbsp. (15 mL) lemon juice
2 tsp. (10 mL) mild Indian curry paste or powder
12 chicken drumsticks (skin removed if preferred)
3/4 tsp. (4 mL) salt, divided
Pinch ground black pepper
1-1/2 cups (325 mL) basmati rice
2 cups (500 mL) no salt-added chicken broth
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) turmeric
1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen baby peas
1 small carrot, grated
1 green onion, finely chopped (approx.)
1 Tbsp. (15 mL) butter
Preheat oven to 425F (220C). Heat chutney in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in mustard, honey, lemon juice and curry paste.
Toss drumsticks with half of the sauce mixture, 1/4 tsp. (1 mL) salt and pepper. Arrange drumsticks on a nonstick foil or parchment paper lined, rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes. Baste with sauce. Roast, basting and turning often, for 10 to 15 additional minutes or until sauce is caramelized and chicken is cooked through.
Meanwhile, combine rice with broth, turmeric and remaining 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) salt in a small saucepan with a tight fitting lid. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 12 minutes. Uncover and stir in peas, carrot, green onions and butter. Cook, covered, for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
Serve drumsticks with rice pilaf and sprinkle with extra green onions (if desired).
Makes 6 servings.
NOTE: You can replace drumsticks with chicken thighs, if desired.
A collision of two classic meals results in an epic flavour combination.
1 cup (250 mL) long grain white rice
1 lb. (500 g) lean ground beef
1 1/4 cups (310 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup (60 mL) ketchup
3 Tbsp. (45 mL) prepared yellow mustard
1 Tbsp. (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
2 large eggs, divided
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) each salt and pepper
Sliced dill pickles and/or tomatoes (optional)
Prepare rice according to package directions. Spread out on a plate until cool enough to handle. Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) deep-dish pie plate.
Meanwhile, crumble beef into a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains. Transfer beef mixture to a paper-towel lined colander to drain; cool slightly.
Beat one egg and mix with cooled rice, 1/2 cup (125 mL) cheese, salt and pepper until well combined. Press into bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate.
Transfer beef mixture to a bowl and stir in onion, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and remaining egg. Spread evenly in rice crust. (Pie can be assembled to this point and reserved for 1 day in the refrigerator.)
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Bake pie for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and pie is hot in centre. Garnish with pickles and tomato slices (if using).
Makes 6 servings.
Go big or go home – this delicious and hearty recipe will satisfy the biggest of appetites.
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) long grain brown rice
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese (approx.)
1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped fresh basil, divided (approx.)
1 onion, grated
3 cloves garlic, grated
2 tsp. (10 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. (5 mL) each salt and pepper, divided
2 lb. (1 kg) lean ground beef
28 oz (796 mL) canned whole tomatoes (San Marsano-style preferred)
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil
Prepare rice according to package directions. Spread out on a plate until cool enough to handle. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in Parmesan, 1/4 cup (60 mL) of basil, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and 1 tsp. (5 mL) each salt and pepper. Crumble in beef. Add rice and gently mix until well combined. Form into 16 large meatballs. Arrange meatballs in two 9 x 13-inch (3 L) baking dishes.
Combine tomatoes, remaining basil, olive oil and remaining 1/4 tsp. (1 mL) salt and pepper in a blender; pulse until smooth. Pour sauce over meatballs. Cover dishes with foil. (Can be prepared up to this point and frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Add 10 minutes to bake time.)
Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked and sauce is thickened slightly. Sprinkle with additional fresh basil.
Serve meatballs with additional Parmesan cheese (optional).
Makes 8 servings (2 pans with 4 servings each).
NOTE: For a cheesy topping, sprinkle meatballs with shredded mozzarella cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Easy cooking tips courtesy Riceinfo.com.
To store cooked rice:
– Let cooked rice cool on a baking sheet
– Portion rice to your needs in airtight containers or bags
– Refrigerate for 3-5 days
– Freeze for up to 6 months
To re-heat cooked rice:
– Add 1 cup cooked rice and 1 TBSP water to microwave-safe bowl
– Cover with moist paper towel
– Heat on high setting in microwave, 1 minute per cup
– Fluff and serve


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WESTFORD -- For the first time in three years, the Board of Selectmen has a new face.
Challenger Scott Hazelton, who has been involved in several committees in town over the past 10 years, topped the ticket and knocked out long-time Selectman Robert Jefferies. Incumbent Andrea Peraner-Sweet maintained her seat on the board with a second-place finish.
Hazelton received 1,858 votes. Peraner-Sweet had 1,799 votes.
Challenger Jim Jarvie, who is relatively new to town politics, came in third place, 145 votes behind Peraner-Sweet.
Jefferies, who has served the town for more than 20 years, received the least number of votes -- 1,206.
"I think what helped was a desire for new faces on the board," Hazelton said of his win.
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He said that and his experience serving on various committees helped him in the race.
Hazelton, an economist who describes himself as a fiscal conservative, said he will bring creative ideas to dealing with the budgetary constraints the town faces.
Peraner-Sweet, who was first elected to the board unopposed in 2010, said the race was hard-fought and made her a better candidate.
"I am very grateful that the voters have chosen to return me to the Board of Selectmen. I make the same promise that I make after every election, which is I promise to work my hardest to the benefit of Westford, to make Westford the best possible place it can be... to reach practicable and workable solutions for Westford.
Peraner-Sweet said she respected the voters' decision for change on the board and said she looked forward to working with a new board.
She said Jefferies has given his "heart and soul" to the town for more than 20 years and hopes he will stay involved.
Jarvie said he was disappointed, but thought his vote total was "respectable."
"We had a good run. I have no regrets. We left it all out there. A lot of folks were behind our campaign. We had a a lot of good support.
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Jefferies, who was first elected to the board in 1998, proposed a controversial bylaw in December that would have prohibited possession of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in town.
The proposal was ultimately withdrawn. Jefferies did not return calls seeking comment Tuesday night, but posted the following on his Facebook Page: "Losing on principle is sublime."
Some voters who spoke to The Sun had said they voted against Jefferies because of his proposal, but many said they were just looking for change.
"I thought Jefferies did a foolish thing when he wanted to put a gun ban on the ballot," said Bob Kearns, who said he is not a gun owner. Kearns said he voted for Peraner-Sweet and Jarvie.
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It was the first contested Board of Selectmen race since 2008.
Dozens of voters said as they were leaving the polls that they wanted to see a change to the board.
"I wanted a change and am looking for a change," said Jim Dunn. "It's been stagnant and it's been too much of the same. You need to shake things up."
Janet Cathcart also said she voted for the challengers because she said she wanted to make some changes.
Cathy Panetta said she supported Hazelton in the selectman's race because she thinks he'll bring new and innovative ideas.
"And he'll try to save us money," she said.
Pauline Ray said she supported Peraner-Sweet because she knows her personally and agrees with decisions she has made for the town.
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Voter turnout was 22.3 percent. Turnout in last year's town election was just 3.7 percent. The only contested race was for one seat on the Planning Board.
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STOCKTON - Mayor-elect Anthony Silva has received a written warning from a state watchdog commission, reprimanding him for belatedly reporting his campaign finance statements.
STOCKTON - Mayor-elect Anthony Silva has received a written warning from a state watchdog commission, reprimanding him for belatedly reporting his campaign finance statements.
The Dec. 19 letter being made public today tells Silva, 39, that failing to follow these rules in the future could result in fines up to $5,000 for each violation.
Silva will pay nothing this time, but Gary Winuk, chief of the enforcement division of the state's Fair Political Practices Commission, said in the letter to Silva that the late filings didn't serve the public well.
"By failing to timely file your statements, you deprived the voters of information pertaining to your campaign," Winuk wrote.
Silva defeated Mayor Ann Johnston in the Nov. 6 general election.
In advance of that date, Silva missed the Oct. 25 deadline. He also was late filing a pre-election statement due May 24, before the June 5 primary election.
The most recent campaign filing revealed that aside from himself, Silva's largest backers were the city's public safety unions. Johnston raised more than double what Silva raised, but in the end, she trailed at the polls 18 percentage points behind Silva.
Winuk told Silva that the commission closed its file on him because he did eventually report his campaign statements to the office of the Stockton city clerk, the letter said.
"Since you won your election as the new mayor of Stockton, please note the importance and legal requirements to inform the public of your campaign contributions and expenditures," Winuk said. "This information must be filed in a timely manner."
Silva did not respond to The Record's requests seeking comment for this story.
Contact reporter Scott Smith at (209) 546-8296 or email@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/smithblog.


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This is the city: Los Angeles, California. It was a warm August evening in city; we were working the tourist detail and wound up heading toward City Hall. The car is a '59 Rambler, the driver my brother-in-law Frank. My name's tterrace; I'm a kid. I'd flown in on a turbo-prop job from San Francisco. It was my first flight and my first trip anywhere by myself. I'd just turned 15. I would have gotten there sooner, but a couple weeks earlier my father had gotten me almost all the way to SFO when I found I didn't have my plane ticket, so we had to turn back. Nobody was happy about that. My Kodak Brownie Starmite was loaded with Ektachrome when I snapped this shot on some street somewhere or other; some local might be able to fill in the blanks on that one. Later, we hit the usual places: Chinatown, Olvera Street, Union Station. Disneyland would be for another day. With any luck, I wouldn't die of excitement before then.
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XMNR: NetherRealm Studios has not revealed the reason that superheroes are fighting against each other in Injustice: Gods Among Us. However, a major plot leak on Friday clues us in on what's behind the big clash in the DC Universe for the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U game.
Dark Knight Graphic Novel style huh? It was awesome when Batman beat up Superman (and let him know he'd always remember it) in those.
Edit: DAMN YEWLES! *shakes fist*
You beat me to it.
this game is getting better and better, all i want is black adam, bizarro, and the spectre added to the roster.
All I hope is that this game turns out to be a surprise hit, this late in this generation.


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Reclaim, Recycle, and Reimagine Your House
Just because a 2x4 isn't straight doesn't mean it can't be used. Meet a contractor who would rather raid the dump than the lumber aisle.
Dan Phillips designs and builds houses, but not in the usual way. He believes the immense amount of waste associated with construction is unnecessar, so the majority of the materials he uses in the building of new homes are recycled or reclaimed.
Here, Phillips exhibits some of the homes he has constructed and talks about his philosophy of building with imperfect materials—and why it works.
How the rebuilding boom improves communities, benefits the environment, and even creates jobs.
Brian Liloia had never built anything before he took on the task of building his own home. See how he turned a mixture of straw, clay, and sand into a uniquely cozy place to live.
Dee Williams bought and modified a set of plans from Tumbleweed Tiny House Company and built the house herself using second-use materials. Here are more details on how she did it.


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MC HAMMER: Andrea Casiraghi rallied his nearest and dearest to a lavish dinner and auction Wednesday night at Maxim's in Paris to aid a cerebral palsy charity. The heiress herd — including Eugenie Niarchos, Charlotte Casiraghi, Gaia Repossi and Andrea Casiraghi's sweetheart Tatiana Santo Domingo — were among the boisterous bidders. Summer plans dominated table small talk. "I'll be returning to Corsica for the fourth time where we camp out on our boat," enthused Lee Radziwill. But Pierre Cardin wasn't having any of it. "I haven't got time for holidays," he huffed. Cardin said he's busy organizing the Lacoste Festival in Provence, France, that he's been directing since 1994. Meanwhile, art dealer Thaddaeus Ropac said he's commissioned a Franco-American installation for fall involving industrial designer Matalie Crasset and abstract artist Peter Halley. The monthlong event will bow Sept. 15.
THE REAL ME: There were two Diesel chiefs in Florence on Thursday, the real Renzo Rosso and his 3-D hologram, projected on the runway in a new location near the Fortezza da Basso, where the men's wear trade exhibition Pitti Uomo is held. Rosso gave the press a preview of the event held Thursday evening: a show of the Diesel spring-summer 2008 collections for men and women enriched with holograms visible from both sides of the runway. "It's fantastic, creative, innovative, out of this world," said the curly-haired Rosso in excited tones. "For the first time, holograms can be seen on the runway, moving, chasing the models, from different perspectives. We can show makeup that doesn't exist, morph models into fish, show flying snakes, giant watches, anything," he said. "We are known for our innovative products, marketing and communication, and we want to continue to be considered pioneers." Diesel held two runway shows on Thursday and three more are slated for today, with 55 outfits and 15 fantasy images, streaming live on the Internet. Another upcoming project for Rosso? A home collection next year.
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POLITICAL BRIEFS: When Joe Corre and Serena Rees, founders of the racy lingerie brand Agent Provocateur, were made Members of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's birthday honors last week, eyebrows were raised. But what made an even bigger splash in the British press was Corre's announcement Wednesday that his political convictions had prompted him to change his mind and reject the award. "To accept this MBE as an honor would mean…that I would have to accept the prime minister as someone capable of giving an honor…which I cannot find it in my heart to do," said Corre. He elaborated on his views in an article he penned for page one of London's Independent newspaper Thursday, in which he described Tony Blair — whose Labour Party Corre said had chosen the recipients to honor — as "dishonest" for taking Britain to war in Iraq and Afghanistan and charged Blair had "dreamt up this thing called spin." But while Corre may be firmly anti-Blair, his hostility doesn't extend to the Queen, whom he said he would be "honored to have as a customer."
Rebellion runs in Corre's blood — after all, he's the son of Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, who once produced a collection called Seditionaries. But even his mum accepted a Damehood from Buckingham Palace last year and an MBE several years ago — albeit while wearing a see-through body stocking with fig leaves in strategic places. And Rees will be keeping her honor, too. "She's delighted to accept her recognition," said a spokeswoman for Agent Provocateur, who confirmed the couple continue to work together on the brand despite their reported marriage split late last year.
NEW DEAL: Dsquared appears to be the latest to join the eyewear craze. Canadian designers Dan and Dean Caten are said to have signed an eyewear license with a major Italian company, although they declined to reveal which one. "Dsquared wants to cut the glare," Dean Caten said.
TOEING THE LINE: David Lynch is tiptoeing further into fashion. During couture week in Paris, the filmmaker will unveil an eye-popping photo collaboration with Christian Louboutin. "You can't imagine the beauty of the pictures," enthused Louboutin, who designed surreal styles like spike-heeled pointed shoes especially for the shoot. "I'm over the moon." The July 3 party is dubbed a preview of an exhibition this fall at Pierre Passebon's gallery.
CHINA CLUB: What do Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino, Christian Lacroix and Vivienne Westwood have in common? Word has it they're among designers solicited for a quirky porcelain project to be unveiled in January in Paris. According to a source, the designers have been contacted by a German porcelain factory in Nymphenburg to reinterpret a collection of ancient porcelain figurines from its archive. The original pieces were made by Franz Anton Bustelli, an 18-century modeler of porcelain sculpture who was employed by the factory.
THE GOOD GERMAN: Berlin continues to beckon Hedi Slimane. The former Dior Homme designer, who has done a photo book dedicated to the city, has back-to-back art openings slated there next week. While the men's shows get under way in Paris, Slimane is slated to attend an opening at the Clemens Tissi gallery on June 29 to show off his "F System" furniture line. He is also awaited the next night at Arndt & Partner for the opening of "Sweet Bird of Youth," a group show curated by Slimane featuring his own art alongside works by Ryan McGinley, Paul P, Terence Koh, Nate Lowman, Dash Snow and others.