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Florida Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen's coaching staff for next year has been finalized. Joey Cora will be the bench coach, Eduardo Perez the hitting coach, Randy St. Claire the pitching coach, Joe Espada the third base coach, Gary Thurman the first base/outfield/baserunning coach and Reid Cornelius the bullpen coach. Bench coach Brandon Hyde and fielding coach Perry Hill will not return.
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Michael Hetherington's USB Keyboard demo and his the EXCELLENT Atapchi: World's Smallest Low-speed USB Analyzer
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USB sniffers:
- sniffusb 0.12 and 0.13. http://www.wingmanteam.com/usbsnoopy/
- + logs in text format (for easy perl processing).
- - does not work with windows xp
- - chokes sometimes on large USB bulk transfers.
Most perl scripts were made to parse the format of the logs created by this program.
- usb snoopy pro. http://sourceforge.net/projects/usbsnoop/
- - logs in binary format (-> no further discussion necessary)
- sniff-bin . http://benoit.papillault.free.fr/usbsnoop/ This program looks similar to sniffusb
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- Try DebugView as well. It is very useful for USB debugging.
- Under Linux, http://people.redhat.com/zaitcev/linux/ there are some work as well but it is quite new.
USB sniff log parser:
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- usbsnoopy or sniff-binThere is a perl-script to generate the corresponding libusb call. I just read this recently in the Linux libusb mailing list.
There are some other tools to read usbsnoop log file as well. Here is one of them.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Risk Factors
GAD is nearly twice as common in women than in men. Other factors that may increase your chance of GAD include:
- Family members with an anxiety disorder
- Increase in stress
- Exposure to physical or emotional trauma
- Unemployment, poverty
- Drug abuse
- Medical condition or disability
- History of self-harm as a teenager, with or without suicidal intent
Symptoms of GAD usually develop slowly. People with GAD often have both psychological and physical symptoms of anxiety.
Psychological symptoms include:
- Excessive ongoing worrying and tension
- Feeling tense or edgy
- Irritability, overly stressed
- Difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness
Physical symptoms may include:
- Muscle tension
- Lightheadedness
- Trembling
- Difficulty sleeping
- Restlessness
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
- Heart palpitations
- Chest pain
- Choking sensation
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Numbness or tingling
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People with GAD often have other anxiety disorders, depression, and/or substance use disorders.
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical and psychiatric exam will be done. Conditions with similar symptoms will be evaluated. Blood and urine tests may be done.
You will be asked about any medications that you are taking, including over-the-counter products, herbs, and supplements. Some medications can cause side effects similar to the symptoms of GAD. You will also be asked about any other substances that you may be using such as nicotine, caffeine, illegal drugs, prescription medications, and alcohol.
To make a diagnosis of GAD, symptoms must:
- Be present more days than not
- Be present for at least 6 months
- Interfere with your life such as causing you to miss work or school
You may be referred to a psychotherapist for further evaluation.
If you have a mild form of GAD, your doctor will probably first have you try therapy to learn to manage anxious thoughts.
Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle changes may include:
- Regular exercise
- Getting enough sleep every night
- Avoiding anxiety triggers, such as tobacco, caffeine, and drugs
- Drinking alcohol in moderation
- Awareness of stressful situations and learning how to manage it
Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation techniques may be helpful in reducing anxiety. These may include:
- Deep breathing and meditation
- Progressive muscle relaxation
- Massage therapy
- Engage in pleasurable activities
- Yoga
Social Support
- Have a strong support system of family and friends
- Consider family therapy to help with understanding and coping skills
- Join a support group
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
During cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), your therapist will work with you to change your patterns of thinking. This will allow you to notice how you react to situations that cause anxiety. You will then learn to change your thinking so you can react differently. This can decrease the symptoms of anxiety.
Behavioral and Relaxation Therapy
Your therapist will teach you relaxation techniques, including deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and visualization. Learning ways to relax can help you gain control over anxiety. Instead of reacting with worry and tension, you can learn to remain calm. Your therapist may also slowly expose you to the situations that cause worry and tension. This can allow you to reduce your anxiety in a safe environment.
Biofeedback works by attaching sensors to the body. A therapist helps you understand your body's signals so you can use them to reduce your anxiety.
Medication can be prescribed for symptoms that are severe and make it difficult to function. Medications can help relieve symptoms so you can concentrate on getting better. It is important to note that many medications cannot be stopped quickly but need to be tapered off. Check with your doctor before discontinuing any medication.
Medications may include:
- Antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Buspirone
- Benzodiazepines
Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of these medications. Some types may cause dependence.
This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.
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(Reuters) - Please be advised that a November 25 article reporting that Instantcheckmate.com's advertising relies on racial profiling has been withdrawn. The story, "Professor finds profiling in ads for personal data website," contains errors.
The headline of the article and the article itself incorrectly assert that Harvard Professor Latanya Sweeney's research showed that Instantcheckmate.com, an online background research website, had engaged in racial profiling in its advertisements.
Sweeney says the preliminary results of the research found "significant discrimination" in Instantcheckmate.com's online ad search results, but were insufficient for the article's assertion of deliberate racial profiling by Instant Checkmate. Her research is ongoing. Instant Checkmate denies any such activity, which it describes as being at odds with the company's values. The company says further that it hasn't seen Sweeney's research.
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Chris Pine Explains Zachary Quinto Bromance
Chris Pine holds a pen in his mouth as he picks up his caffeine fix in Los Angeles on Monday (May 18).
Yes, that is his favorite plaid shirt.
The 28-year-old Star Trek stud recently explained the bromance between Kirk and Spock, played by Zachary Quinto.
Chris told Parade, "It's a relationship between two men that spend a lot of time together in space. It's sort of like Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany in Master and Commander. It is very much a story about two men learning really to love one another, and in the end, they become fast friends. But, along the way they butt heads because they're alpha males. They strongly believe in themselves."


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Four fire departments are on the scene of a train on fire between Suffield and Tilley, along Range Road 164.
Unconfirmed reports are that a semi and a train collided.
On scene are the Brooks, Tilley, Patricia and Rolling Hills fire departments, putting out spot fires and trying to bring the main fire under control.
A woman has died because of a house fire in Nanton.
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London: Manchester United winger Ashley Young will be sidelined for several weeks with a knee injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.
Young, an England international, was injured during United`s 5-0 thrashing of Fulham on Wednesday.
"It`s not so good for Ashley Young," Ferguson told a news conference. "We`re still waiting on some of the bleeding to go away, which is quite extensive at the moment. It was a sore one so he`ll be out for a few weeks."
There was better news about Phil Jones who was caught in the face by an elbow from Fulham`s Clint Dempsey during the match and came off in the 20th minute.
Ferguson said x-rays showed the versatile defender should be fit for United`s Premier League clash against Wigan on Monday.
"He has some swelling in his jaw but there`s no break, no fracture, which is good news," Ferguson said.
"We feared the worst because he lost his vision a bit in that period when he came back on to the field. Thankfully it`s good news."
Brazilian defender Rafael da Silva is also expected to return from long-term injury but Ferguson will be without midfielders Tom Cleverley and Anderson.
Earlier this month, United lost captain Nemanja Vidic for the season with a ruptured cruciate knee ligament and midfielder Darren Fletcher announced an extended break from the game with a chronic bowel condition.
"It`s not an easy spell for us but we just have to get on with it. The squad has handled the situation quite well," Ferguson said.
"The form has been really good and I`m pleased with that. We`re scoring goals again, which is terrific."
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
The Gelato Diet!
Don't worry.
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Buon Giorno,ReplyDelete
Regina del Gelato! :-)
Does the diet also work if I only look at your gelato pictures?
My kind of diet. Cute post, Carol. I'm drooling. Well, gelato has less fat than ice cream, so it's a start right there. AND it's calcium. So I'd happily jump on the gelato dieta wagon. It's positively great for you!ReplyDelete
I am in!!! This is the perfect diet!! Love this post, as always!! hahaReplyDelete
That disply with the ice creams sizes could be in my kitchen (so cute!!).
Enjoy and go on in the diet!!!Kisses and hugs, Carol!!
Haha oh carol! This is why I will always love your posts: your humour, your images, and your little stories that make me (almost) believe that one day I can live in these beautiful places and eat beautiful things. I love this diet. This is definitely one we could all stick too ;)ReplyDelete
Carol, you are one very good artist but one very bad girl!ReplyDelete
If I were to follow that Gelato diet
as prescribed, my waistline would go from media, which it now is, to grande and to gigante in no time.
And I cannot remember the last time I saw piccolo in the mirror.
Delicious post!
I second the other Amy: Sign me up! A gelato diet sounds perfect for my tastes.ReplyDelete
And did you have pistachio?ReplyDelete
What flavor did I have?ReplyDelete
For me Gelato = Pistachio
C'est comme ca!
xx Carolg
I believe I could follow that dessert! That pistachio looks DIVINE!!!!ReplyDelete
Love it! When I was in Rome savoring zucchini marina pizza, Steve and I sat next to a charming Italian couple. The husband's eyes lit up talking about the Häagen-Daaz rum raisin ice cream he had in the states and so longed for it. A treat readily available to them is so savored by us, while they long for what we can have all the time. Good thing you're having three a day to make up for when you can't have it. ;-)ReplyDelete
Must must must do the gelato diet this summer! So glad you're back, loving the pics of Venice, and thanks for giving me a laugh too at the end of a dreary grey week in England!ReplyDelete
Looks like you had way to much fun there. I have never had any Gelato. I would love to taste it. I have had internet problems so just getting to your posts. Loving all the photos.ReplyDelete


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In the aftermath of the Compromise of 1850, a controversial bill that included the Fugitive Slave Act, the journey to freedom became increasingly difficult for enslaved people. In Tracy Chevalier's newest novel, Ohio and its intricate network of Underground Railroad activity provides a rich background for this period.
After her betrothed abandons her to pursue a woman outside the Quaker community, Honor Bright follows her sister Grace to the U.S. During the journey, Grace succumbs to yellow fever, and Honor is left struggling to find a place for herself in the household occupied by her sister's former fiance and his widowed sister-in-law.
From the moment Honor Bright arrives in the U.S., she observes all that is different between England and America. American robins are larger. Buildings and bridges are made of wood. Roads and cities are spaced differently. There are possums, raccoons, porcupines and fireflies. Honor delights in her first taste of corn on the cob, and she admires the flowers of the dogwood tree. Even the sunlight feels new. Honor views 19th century America through innocently curious eyes, and the journey is as delightful for the reader as it is for her.
Perhaps most central to Honor's perception of this young nation are American-made quilts, which Ohioans refer to as "comforts." American Quakers prefer applique over the patchwork technique of her English village of Dorset, and while at first she finds applique distasteful, as she does most things in America, she grows to appreciate the beauty and practicality of this American approach.
Yet this story is no quiet walk in the park. Chevalier has something to say about the moral urgency of abolitionism. The Quakers in the novel face a quandary: If they adhere to their principles, they may be punished by fines or imprisonment. Honor has not been settled long in her new country before she has to decide for herself whether or not to help the refugees she encounters in the Ohio woods: "She had grown up with the understanding that slavery was wrong and must be opposed, but that had been all thoughts and words. Now she must actually do something, though she did not yet know what."
To complicate matters, a troubled slave hunter named Donovan watches her closely, traversing the woods in his search for escapees. Honor and Donovan share a mutual attraction, which she finds difficult to resist. Yet when Honor asks his sister Belle if Donovan could ever change, Chevalier offers her insight into the Southern justification for slavery: "I think deep down, most Southerners have always known slavery ain't right, but they built up layers of ideas to justify what they were doin'. Those layers just solidified over the years. Hard to break out of that thinking, to find the guts to say, 'This is wrong.' "
At times, Chevalier's explanation of Quaker culture assumes too little knowledge on the part of the reader. Quakers dressed simply, did not drink or curse, did not lie. At other times, her observations are insightful: Honor's description of how she finds the silence within herself during Meeting is beautifully drawn.
You have probably read stories like this before — about the Underground Railroad: how some people escaped slavery, and how some good people helped them. But what makes this particular story interesting is Honor's perspective. She's English. And in some ways, coming from far away helps her see American slavery in simpler terms.
The Last Runaway is a rich, well-researched novel — it's the story of one young woman becoming an American.
Dolen Perkins-Valdez is the author of Wench.
Tracy Chevalier, best known for writing "Girl with a Pearl Earring," has a new book out set in Ohio. It takes place as the Compromise of 1850 is about to pass. That, among other things, included crushing new controls on runaway slaves caught even in non-slave states.
Here's Dolen Perkins-Valdez with our review of the "The Last Runaway."
DOLEN PERKINS-VALDEZ, BYLINE: It's the story of the Underground Railroad experienced by a white Quaker woman whose name is Honor. Honor Bright grows up in England, but her fiance abandons her, and she decides to make the trip to the U.S. Everything is different here. The robins are bigger, roads and cities are spaced out. She tries corn on the cob and sees her first firefly. It's just as delightful for the reader as it is for her. But the story turns out to be much darker.
In America, Quakers face a tough choice. They're against slavery. But after the compromise, helping runaways could mean fines and jail time. For our heroine, it doesn't take much time before she's faced with the same dilemma. Should she protect the escapees running through the Ohio woods? You've heard this story before: the Underground Railroad, some people escaping slavery, some good people helping them. But what makes this story interesting is Honor's perspective. She's English. And in some ways, coming from far away helps her see American slavery in simpler terms.
"The Last Runaway" is a rich, well-researched novel. It's the story of one young woman becoming an American.
CORNISH: That was Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Her latest book "Wench" also deals with slavery and is set in Ohio. The book she reviewed is "The Last Runaway." You can find more reviews at our website, nprbooks.org. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter, @nprbooks. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Yeah, Ricketts Family Debt Service Payments Are Probably Coming Out of Cubs Revenue
[UPDATE: Much of the discussion and analysis below was subsequently supplanted by an extensive, deeply-reported article on the Cubs finances. I'd recommend that piece, rather than the post below.]
In light of yesterday's extensive financial discussion, which emanated from uncomfortable comments made by President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein about the baseball ops budget (and payroll being maxed out), I've spent the better part of the last 24 hours thinking about the Cubs' financial situation. I've changed my thinking on one particular issue, and that change is going to guide some of my over-arching thoughts going forward. So I'd like to spell it all out for you.
Now, before we dig into that, there are some necessary preambles, because this is some seriously nuanced stuff. Among those preambles, I always feel the need to caveat: I know very little about the actual financial documents involved. There is always a chance that every conclusion I draw, however well intentioned, could be dead wrong upon a review of the private financial data. I'm here only to do the best I can with the information I have available to me.
You'll recall that the genesis of this new wave of financial discussions was an investigative piece by Gordon Wittenmyer, published on Opening Day, in which he reported – among other things – that the Cubs' payroll has been dropping like a rock under the Ricketts Family's ownership because of the debt burden the family took on to purchase the Cubs and the associated debt instruments, which include all kinds of restrictive elements. Prior to Wittenmyer's report, there was a casual and widespread belief that, although the Ricketts Family had taken on substantial debt to purchase the Cubs, that was merely a condition of the sale, which allowed the Tribune Company and Sam Zell to avoid substantial capital gains tax associated with the sale. Thus, there was no reason to be concerned about the debt or the related obligations interfering with the finances of the Cubs, because the Ricketts Family had plenty of money to pay cash for the team if they'd been able to. Wittenmyer's report gave that belief some pause, but I remained skeptical, as I wrote at the time.
Separately, but relatedly, Theo Epstein's comments this week about the baseball budget – comments which were arguably incompatible with things we'd heard previously from the front office – raised some concerns about the amount of Cubs revenues being made available to the baseball side, versus the amount being used, for example, to service the Ricketts Family's debt. In that way, these issues are related: more debt = higher service payments = less money available for baseball operations.
So, harmonizing everything, there are two subtly separate but related financial questions out there: (1) Is the Ricketts Family crushed by a huge amount of debt they took on to purchase the Cubs, and that debt is governed by complicated instruments that prohibit the Cubs from spending freely for a considerable length of time? (2) Is the Ricketts Family using Cubs revenues to service their debt, thus reducing the money available to the Cubs organization?
In a recent Dave Kaplan piece, he actually touches on each question. To the first, he quotes an anonymous former purchase candidate about the purchase process:
Minimizing tax liability with debt financing was the No. 1 goal of Tribune Company management and Sam Zell in selling this asset. That alone made it a tough deal for many of the interested parties to handle. Add in the fact that the world markets were on fire so financing was very difficult to obtain at that time. Whoever was going to buy the Cubs — from Mark Cuban, to John Canning, to any of the other interested parties — was going to have to play under those rules. That narrowed the playing field quickly. Plus, do you really think that [MLB commissioner] Bud Selig, who is one of the smartest guys around, would have allowed the Cubs, a premier franchise, to be operating under a risky structure? No way.
That's that, and largely dispenses with the first question. Whatever the crazy structure of the purchase, it wasn't because the Ricketts Family couldn't afford the purchase without so much debt. (More on that in Kaplan's article.) And, whatever the crazy structure of the purchase, MLB is on board with it – and MLB has no interest in seeing the Cubs' ability to be competitive crushed under the weight of a bad deal. So I have no worries about that.
As to the second question – whether debt service payments are coming out of Cubs revenue – Kaplan seems to offer an answer: "It also appears that the large debt service payments that the Cubs are responsible for have maxed out the money available for the rebuilding process that Epstein and Hoyer are in." In other words, whether you characterize the debt as the Ricketts' or the Cubs', the financial burden of that debt is falling on the Cubs. That's a real bummer.
It has been reported, and is generally accepted, that the loans to the Ricketts Family to purchase the Cubs came from a variety of sources, including banks, private investors, and a Ricketts Family Trust. We don't know the amount of loans from each source, and, although I'm going to focus on the Family Trust, these points are generally applicable to any debt the Ricketts Family took on in order to purchase the Cubs. The Ricketts Family – not the Cubs – benefited from that debt because they (the Ricketts) now own the asset (the Cubs).
If it is true that the Ricketts Family Trust loaned the Ricketts Family some money to purchase the Cubs, and if that loan came with an interest rate attached, then I have some concerns. If the Ricketts are using Cubs revenues to service that particular debt (i.e., to make the required interest payments), they are merely taking Cubs revenues and making "interest payments" to themselves with it. Yes, technically, in this setup only "the Ricketts Family Trust" is receiving the Cubs revenues, but is that really a distinction worth making? The Ricketts Family, in this setup, is transferring Cubs revenues into their own pockets under the guise of "debt service."
Now I want to be crystal clear about something: I do not have a problem with the Ricketts Family making money off of the Cubs. I am not saying that any of this setup – if I even understand it correctly, and there's a pretty fair chance that I don't (these things are complicated) – is wrong. It sounds creative, and I award two points for creativity.
The issue I have, and it's the only issue I've ever had with this financial stuff, is the repeated statements that every dollar the Cubs bring in the door is being put back into the Cubs organization. If I understand the debt service payments correctly, I don't think it's fair for the Ricketts Family to, on the one hand, pocket these service payments from the Cubs, and, on the other hand, generate goodwill by saying things like, "Every dollar the Cubs make is put back into the organization." Because whether or not that statement is technically true, based on a complicated series of transactions and entities, it is not genuine.
Again: I don't blame/hate/curse/whatever the Ricketts Family for making some money off of their business. God bless, and Go America. I have to emphasize this as boldly as possible (twice), because this is a point on which I receive a lot of flak. Me not say Ricketts bad.
I just would like a little more transparency about this issue. Is every single dollar of Cubs revenue – after taxes – going back into the Cubs organization? Or is every single dollar of Cubs revenue – after taxes, Ricketts Family debt service, and whatever else – going back into the Cubs organization? Those are two very different things, and I just want to know what I'm looking at.*
I probably don't have that right, and we might never know. But I've always thought of professional sports teams as a kind of public trust. Yes, you can make money off of the teams, but you also have to realize that you are doing so on the backs of a base of fanatics who desperately want to believe their teams are always moving in the right direction. It's easier to believe that if we have faith in the ownership. And it's easier to have faith in the ownership if we feel connected to them through transparency, openness, and shared passion.
In the end, I'm not mad at the Ricketts, and I don't think they've really done anything wrong. But I'm disappointed that it's taken this long to get to a place where I finally think I understand what it means to "put every dollar back in the organization." It's not what I thought it meant, but maybe that was my fault.
Pending a correction or clarification from the Ricketts Family, the weight of authority on this issue (including Epstein's comments this week) leads me to the conclusion that, until the Ricketts Family debt is completely paid off, the amount of money available to the Cubs' organization is going to be reduced by the amount of the debt service payments each year. Depending on your source, the debt service payments range from as low as $20 million to as much as $40 million annually. That's a healthy chunk of change that the Cubs could otherwise be spending on, for example, a banner free agent.
Like I said. It's a bummer. Then again, if this issue goes away as soon as the Cubs emerge from their rebuild – whether because revenues increase or because the Ricketts Family starts paying the debt service on their own – it's not really a huge bummer. After all, not having that $20 to $40 million available right now is only an issue if there were free agents that Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer wanted whom they could not sign. Maybe there weren't any. And maybe when there are, the debt service issue will vanish. Here's hoping.
*Subject to the caveat that MLB owners are prohibited by the league from making certain financial disclosures public. I'm certainly not asking for the Ricketts to turn over their books, nor do I think they should have to.


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My inspiration for cooking can come from a variety of things. Sometimes I get inspired by having a dish from a restaurant that I've never had before and try to replicate it at home. Sometimes inspiration comes from recipes I may see on television. I mostly get inspired by the certain items I see in the grocery store or farmer's market.
Sometimes I fail at the outcome of what I'm making and sometimes I succeed. I just like to try new things and expand my horizons when it comes to testing new ingredients or cooking methods. James, my fiancé is a great guinea pig. He will generally eat whatever I make and is honest about how the food tastes. Unlike James, I myself am much more critical about how my food turns out.
Tofu & Mushroom Braise
Tofu & Mushroom Braise
1 Pkg Organic sprouted extra firm tofu
10 Medium crimini mushrooms
5-7 Oyster mushrooms
1-1 1.5 c. Plain soy milk
1/3 c. Light sour cream
1 T. Flour
1/2 t. Dried marjarom
1/2 t. Dried parsley
1/4 t. Dried chopped bay leaves
2 cloves of garlic
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
1 pad of butter
Focaccia or Italian bread
Serving Size: 4
Wash and drain tofu from package. Cut into smaller 1" x 1/2" pieces. Take a paper towel and dab access water from tofu pieces. Take a paper towel and wipe off mushrooms. Quarter each crimini mushroom and slice cut the oyster mushrooms into smaller, bite size pieces.
In a large nonstick pan, coat bottom with olive oil and heat to medium heat. Add tofu to pan and add a pinch of salt to the tofu. Crisp tofu on each side, about 5-7 minutes each side. Once crisp, remove from pan and add more oil to the bottom of the pan, just enough to coat.
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The proposal would offer Medicaid to more low-income, childless adults as part of the federal health care law. It was originally required under the law, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federal government can't penalize states that refuse to participate.
Speakers will include Sen. Kathy Campbell of Lincoln, Sen. Steve Lathrop of Omaha, the past president of the Nebraska Medical Association, the CEO of the Ogallala Community Hospital and the Nebraska president of AARP.
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The town of Dexter is dealing with a lot of water, raised culverts, and a gaping hole in the ground after heavy rains caused flooding overnight. One entrance to the municipal parking lot is gone and many downtown businesses are closed.
Fire Chief Matt Connor told us about what's going on.
"We got a little bit of water, some flooded basements in the downtown area, the town office specifically," Connor said. "Shortly thereafter, about 7:30, a small road that runs between Millside fitness and the old historical society completely let go. Probably 14 feet wide and 12 feet deep, the culvert's gone, the little thru-road's gone, we've got culverts up in the air on Lincoln Street."
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I've been putting money into my 401(k) retirement plan for years, but my company and this economy have me scared. What happens if my employer goes out of business? Can the money that I put into my 401(k) plan be used to pay the company's debts? Could all my savings just disappear? -- Randy
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Good questions! Like so many of us, you probably have much of your savings tied up in retirement accounts. According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, the median amount in 401(k) retirement accounts was $56,000 at the end of 2008. Whether you've saved much above the average or you're just starting out, the thought of losing your savings isn't very comforting.
And, you're right. Many businesses are struggling in this economy. Some of them will declare bankruptcy and have their assets go to creditors.
But there's good news for you, Randy. Your 401(k) account cannot be taken to pay for company debts.
Why the confusion about 401(k) accounts? Because many people misunderstand how a 401(k) is structured. Fortunately, it's not as complicated as it may seem. We'll break it down into three easy pieces.
First, who owns your 401(k) plan? You do -- at least, any portion of it that's vested. Don't be afraid of that strange word. It just means that some portion of the account may have some strings attached.
Merriam-Webster defines "vested" as: "fully and unconditionally guaranteed as a legal right, benefit, or privilege (the vested benefits of the pension plan)."
Typically any money that you contribute yourself is fully vested from the moment you put it into the plan. Employer matching contributions, however, may have some vesting requirements. A common one is that an additional percentage of the company contribution is vested for every year that you work for the employer. The company's portion is not fully vested until the conditions are met.
So any money that you've contributed is fully yours. And any portion of the company's contributed that is vested also belongs to you. You own it.
The second easy piece is the plan administrator. The administrator oversees the plan for you. The administrator will:
- Collect contributions from you and your employer.
- Invest and distribute them per your instructions and the law.
- Keep track of the funds and provide reports to you and, when appropriate, to the IRS.
Chances are that you'll never meet the administrator in person. You're much more likely to talk by phone or to use forms available in your human resources department to send instructions to them.
Again, they do not own your account. They just service it for you. For that service, periodically, they will deduct some fees.
The third piece is the investments within the account. The administrator will have a number of investment choices available for you. Typically, they'll include some safer options, such as bank certificates of deposit or U.S. Treasury bills. They will also include some things that are a little riskier, such as common stock and bond funds.
Many plans include the employer's common stock if it's publicly traded. Naturally, the company is happy to have employees invest in it. But that can be dangerous. Remember Enron? If the company struggles, not only could you lose your job, any shares in company stock could lose most, if not all, of their value.
And that is the biggest danger of a company bankruptcy to your account -- not that your account would be used to pay company debts, but that the company debts would severely reduce the value of any company stock in your account.
What can you do to protect yourself? Generally, unless you really believe in your company's future, it's wise to limit how much company stock you have in your 401(k) account.
You may find that you own shares because of the company's contribution. Find out from the plan administrator when you're allowed to sell those shares and then do so, and reinvest the money in something else.
There is one other risk if your employer goes out of business. A bankrupt company could leave an "orphaned" plan. That's when the company and the administrator have abandoned the plan.
Without them, it's impossible for the employee to get at the money or change investment options. Obviously, that's not a good thing.
The U.S. Department of Labor has a fact sheet on abandoned plans. It will explain in detail what will happen if you find yourself with one, but the short answer is, a custodian will be appointed and the funds distributed to you, so you can reinvest it. The department also has a database of plans that can help you find if a particular plan is in the process of being terminated or has been terminated.
If your employer has declared bankruptcy, take immediate action. Contact the plan administrator. During the winding-down period that accompanies bankruptcies, the administrator may still be able to respond to your instructions. Once you get your money, reinvest it, either by putting it in an Individual Retirement Account or investing it in a new 401(k) with -- fingers crossed -- your new employer. The tax penalty for spending it is severe, so please avoid that if you can.
So in short, if your company does declare bankruptcy, your 401(k) retirement savings could be in jeopardy, but not because of company creditors. Instead, the damage would come from the falling value of company stock and the inability to control your account and make necessary investment decisions.
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Southwest ranchers got much needed rainfall last spring and summer that restored forage growth in pastures and rangeland. But holding onto that good fortune requires equally good management says a Noble Foundation pasture and range specialist.
"It was a great year for Bermudagrass and native grasses, said Matt Mattox, Noble Foundation pasture and range specialist, during the recent Texas A&M-Commerce Ag Technology Conference.
"Rainfall in some areas totaled 45 inches to 50 inches. We got good coverage and good forages. But now, ranchers need to hold onto it and take advantage of this good year."
He said ranchers should adhere to the basic principles of ecology. "If we keep down the shoot, we kill the root," he said. "If we graze too short, we lose a lot of root mass."
Mattox said nature will replace introduced grasses, such as Bermudagrass, "with what was there before. So we need to maintain it (Bermudagrass pasture) and keep it going."
Mattox believes nitrogen fertilization is important. "Keep nutrition up."
"In dry years we see native grasses coming up through Bermudagrass. That's nature putting back what was initially there."
Moisture availability is the primary limiting factor in forage growth, according to Mattox. Grasses that produce multiple growing points recover quicker than grasses with fewer growing points. Bermudagrass, for instance, has more growing points than does Johnsongrass.
He said several factors affect forage health and recovery.
Grazing intensity, frequency and duration are critical. "Selective grazing is also important for both livestock and wildlife. Ranchers can graze Bermudagrass more intensely and more frequently than they can grasses with fewer growing points."
He said closely grazed grasses have less root mass and provide more opportunity for weeds to come through the gaps. Removing more than 50 percent of plant leaf area will stop root growth for a period of time. "Bermudagrass growth habit allows landowners to graze a bit shorter."
Mattox said ranchers should understand the benefits and limitations of both native grasses and introduced species. "They have different origins and introduced species may need different management to support different growth habits. Native plant communities are often diverse."
Forages are different in palatability and also response to nitrogen fertility.
"Cows will find their preferences in native grasses," Mattox said. "They'll concentrate on the more palatable forages. And knowing what cows prefer is important."
Mattox stated that animals will take the most desirable plants and leave the less desirable."
He advocates that ranchers should "seek a balance with forage grasses. Change is a common development in the entire plant community with soils, microorganisms, animals, and plants. Diversity equals stability in native plant populations."
Soil testing pasture or rangeland is as important as for row crop production. "If you fertilize without a soil test three things can happen, and two of them are bad. You may have sufficient nutrients and waste money by applying fertilizer. You may have too little and not apply enough. Or you may get it right."
Soil tests minimize the risks.
Mattox said fertility expenses will be up this year, making efficiency crucial. He recommends that ranchers who plan to apply more than 100 pounds of nitrogen use split applications, half in April and half in June. He also recommends ammonium nitrate.
"Phosphate is also important. Ranchers can't get the efficiency from nitrogen fertilizer without adequate phosphorus. Apply potassium based on soil tests. Potassium helps avoid winter kill and encourages disease resistance."
He said high potassium rates are not recommended.
Weeds compete with grasses for moisture and nutrients, so forage managers should have a weed management plan. "It's important to identify weeds. Annuals are usually easier to kill, especially when they are small. Perennials are harder to manage and (herbicide application) timing is important. Identify the weeds and apply the proper chemical at the right time. Calibrate sprayers properly."
He said ranchers have a lot of effective herbicide options for weed control in pastures and rangelands.
With expenses rising, Mattox recommends forage managers allocate resources on their best land, "where they get the most production. Also, know the plants, understand how the grass grows, know which plants perform best in specific locations and under specific conditions, appreciate the differences between introduced and native species, maintain proper stocking rates, watch fertilizer and chemical prices, and don't overgraze.
"And don't base your stocking rate on last year's rainfall," he added.


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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana tax authorities say a judge has turned back former billionaire Tim Blixseth's bid for $3.3 million in attorney fees following unsuccessful efforts to force him into bankruptcy.
State officials said U.S. Bankruptcy Judge William Thurman in Nevada halted proceedings on the fees Friday while the state appeals the bankruptcy case.
Montana officials want $57 million in alleged back taxes from Blixseth, a Washington state resident. But his team of dozens of attorneys has so far prevailed in the case.
If the state's appeal fails, federal law says he can be repaid for his legal expenses.
Blixseth founded and enriched himself off Montana's ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club before the resort went into bankruptcy in 2008. He's put most of his assets into a Nevada trust out of reach from his creditors.


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|MLB Career Stats
|November 6, 2015
|C Matt Pagnozzi elected free agency.
|July 1, 2015
|Reno Aces activated C Matt Pagnozzi from the 7-day disabled list.
|June 24, 2015
|Reno Aces placed C Matt Pagnozzi on the 7-day disabled list.
|May 29, 2015
|C Matt Pagnozzi assigned to Reno Aces from Mobile BayBears.
|May 12, 2015
|C Matt Pagnozzi assigned to Mobile BayBears from Reno Aces.
|November 12, 2014
|C Matt Pagnozzi assigned to Reno Aces.
|November 6, 2014
|Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent C Matt Pagnozzi to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|September 1, 2014
|Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of C Matt Pagnozzi from Nashville Sounds.
|May 9, 2014
|Nashville Sounds activated C Matt Pagnozzi from the 7-day disabled list.
|April 29, 2014
|Nashville Sounds placed C Matt Pagnozzi on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to April 27, 2014.
|March 30, 2014
|C Matt Pagnozzi assigned to Nashville Sounds.
|December 3, 2013
|Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent C Matt Pagnozzi to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|October 3, 2013
|C Matt Pagnozzi elected free agency.
|October 2, 2013
|Houston Astros sent C Matt Pagnozzi outright to Oklahoma City RedHawks.
|September 3, 2013
|Atlanta Braves traded C Matt Pagnozzi to Houston Astros.
|September 3, 2013
|C Matt Pagnozzi roster status changed by Gwinnett Braves.
|December 4, 2012
|Atlanta Braves signed free agent C Matt Pagnozzi to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|November 2, 2012
|C Matt Pagnozzi elected free agency.
|April 5, 2012
|C Matt Pagnozzi assigned to Columbus Clippers.
|December 2, 2011
|Cleveland Indians signed free agent C Matt Pagnozzi to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|November 18, 2011
|Pittsburgh Pirates sent Matt Pagnozzi outright to Indianapolis Indians.
|September 16, 2011
|Matt Pagnozzi roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates.
|September 14, 2011
|Pittsburgh Pirates claimed C Matt Pagnozzi off waivers from Colorado Rockies.
|September 11, 2011
|Colorado Rockies designated Matt Pagnozzi for assignment.
|July 15, 2011
|Colorado Rockies optioned C Matt Pagnozzi to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
|June 17, 2011
|Colorado Rockies selected the contract of Matt Pagnozzi from Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
|February 8, 2011
|Colorado Rockies invited non-roster C Matt Pagnozzi to spring training.
|November 24, 2010
|Colorado Springs Sky Sox signed free agent Matt Pagnozzi.
|November 6, 2010
|C Matt Pagnozzi elected free agency.
|November 4, 2010
|St. Louis Cardinals sent C Matt Pagnozzi outright to Memphis Redbirds.
|September 1, 2010
|St. Louis Cardinals recalled Matt Pagnozzi from Memphis Redbirds.
|March 22, 2010
|St. Louis Cardinals optioned Matt Pagnozzi to Memphis Redbirds.
|October 19, 2009
|Matt Pagnozzi roster status changed by St. Louis Cardinals.
|October 7, 2009
|St. Louis Cardinals reassigned C Matt Pagnozzi to the minor leagues.
|September 23, 2009
|St. Louis Cardinals selected the contract of C Matt Pagnozzi from Memphis Redbirds.
Is married.....wife's name is Melissa.....the couple has two daughters, Brielle and Brooke...Graduated from Highland (AZ) High School and attended Central Arizona College...Is the nephew of former Major League catcher Tom Pagnozzi.2013
Acquired by Houston from Atlanta in exchange for cash considerations on 9/2...Signed as a free agent with Milwaukee on 12/4.2012
Signed as a free agent with Atlanta on 11/26.2011 Hit .276 (8-for-29) with three RBI in a total of 12 Major League games between Colorado and Pittsburgh, but spent a majority of season with Colorado Springs (Rockies' AAA) where he made 47 appearances behind the plate and two at first base...Began season with Colorado Springs...Had contract selected by Colorado on June 17...Was optioned to Colorado Springs on July 15 after appearing in 7 games for the Rockies...Was designated for assignment on September 11 and claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh on 9/14 and added to their big league roster...Singled as a pinch hitter while making debut with Pirates on Sept. 17...Made two starts behind the plate for the Pirates...Off LHP at AAA Colorado Springs had a .548 slugging pct. and .851 OPS. 2010 Spent the entire Minor League season with Triple-A Memphis in the Cardinals organization...was then part of St. Louis' September call-ups and played 15 games for St. Louis in the season's final month...Hit .359 (14-for-39) with 2 doubles, one home run and 10 RBI for St. Louis...saw playing time in all four games of the club's final 4-game series vs. COL, and went 5-for-12 with 5 RBI in the series...Hit .242 (50-for-207) with 11 doubles, one home run and 21 RBI in 68 games with the Memphis Redbirds...was his fourth straight season playing for Triple-A Memphis. 2009 Played in 86 games for Memphis (AAA) before receiving a call-up to St. Louis (9/23) appearing in six games...Walked in first ML plate appearance at CIN (9/29)...Scored first run in final game of the season vs. MIL (10/4), reaching by error and scoring on a bases loaded walk to Matt Holliday. Recorded a successful sacrifice bunt one inning later...Threw out first attempted base stealer (Craig Counsell) in the 9th inning vs. MIL (10/3), was 1-for-2 on the season...First ML put-out was recorded as a first baseman in the 9th inning at CIN (10/1)...Made first play at the plate tagging out Prince Fielder at home on a throw from LF Matt Holliday vs. MIL (10/3)...Threw out a team-high 21 (of 83, 25%) would-be base stealers in Memphis...Registered a 47-33 record as a starting catcher, a 3.85 catcher's ERA and committed only two errors in 588 chances (.997)...Belted first career grand slam off Eric Stults at ABQ (8/29)...Batted .429 (3-7) with the bases loaded and finished T-2nd on the team with10 RBI in those situations...Career minor league average of .344 (11-32, HR) with bases loaded...Started five of the six AAA playoff games behind the plate for Memphis...Rated as "Best Defensive Catcher" in Cardinals organization by Baseball America's "Best Tools" survey. 2008 Started the year on the disabled list at Triple-A Memphis (4/3-15) with a strained right ankle. Played in three games with the Redbirds before joining the Springfield roster (AA) for the remainder of the season...appeared in 68 games for Springfeld, 59 behind the plate and committed only two errors...threw out 28 of 70 attempted basestealers at Springfield (40%)...pitched 2.1 scoreless innings and earned the win in a 13-inning contest 7/14 at Tulsa. 2006 Spent the entire season at Single-A Palm Beach...Threw out 41 of 87 opponents attempting to steal (47%), 5thbest in the Florida State League. 2005 Started the season in Palm Beach (A) and had a stint in Springfield (AA) from 7/14-8/22...had a pair of four-hit games, on 4/9 vs. JUP and 7/2 vs. JUP...batted .286 with runners in scoring position and two outs at Palm Beach. 2004 Caught 73 games while spending the entire season at Single-A Peoria...used as a pitcher on 9/6 at Beloit and allowed one hit while fanning one in a scoreless inning of relief to earn a save. 2003 Spent his first professional season with the Cardinals' short-season New Jersey club where he caught 58 games...Led all New York-Penn League catchers by throwing out 51% (35-of-69) of base stealers...Selected by STL in the 8th round of 2003 draft (245th overall).


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Reader Mark Eichenlaub is today's honorary Power Liner. In addition to his earlier contributions, he sends a link to this Associated Press retrospective on President Bush's speech tonight:
FORT BRAGG, N.C. – President Bush on Tuesday appealed for the nation's patience for "difficult and dangerous" work ahead in Iraq, hoping a backdrop of U.S. troops and a reminder of Iraq's revived sovereignty would help him reclaim control of an issue that has eroded his popularity.
In an evening address at an Army base that has 9,300 troops in Iraq, Bush was acknowledging the toll of the 27-month-old war. At the same time, he aimed to persuade skeptical Americans that his strategy for victory needed only time


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|2008-01-28, 16:15
|Link #1
Eye Have You
Favorite Final Fantasy
Hey guys! In anticipation of Final Fantasy XIII (yes, it's a long way off), I recently re-played some of my old FF games over the course of 3 months. While I never got to play the old nintendo FF's, I think I can safely say that Final Fantasy X and VIII are my two favorites out of the whole bunch. As far as story and plot goes, I think that VIII was my favorite, since the high-school type (if you can call the gardens high schools, lol) setting is easy for me to relate to. However, the story cannot convey the same depth of emotion because of a lack of the spoken word. Therein lies the reason for the choice of my other favorite Final Fantasy game, FFX. The game had a great story, with great characters who all had incredible depth for a video game, and top notch voice acting (anime dubs wish they had voice acting this superb).
I wanted to start this thread to give others a chance to talk about their favorite FF's, why they are their favorites, recall some good memories, etc.
Share you stories with us!
|2008-01-28, 16:28
|Link #2
So Like A Rose
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Foxglove
Age: 30
So far VI would be my favorite simply because of the feel. The setting, story, cast, music, and over all ambience create a must-have for any avid FF collector. FFVII maybe considered "quite possibly the greatest game," but in my ooinion VI tops that.
|2008-01-28, 17:23
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Salt Levels Critical
Join Date: Oct 2007
I'm going with VI as well, it was the first game I played that really felt "epic" and engrossed me in its story. Its gameplay is a big contrast from more modern iterations because the characters all have special abilities that make them very unique (Sabin's blitz button inputs, Cyan's charging sword attacks); compare this with XII, where the characters are pretty much identical because of the license system. Most of the characters had very detailed backstories also, as opposed to XII, in which only one, maybe two, playable characters seemed to really even matter to the storyline. To be fair, I haven't beaten XII so I could be wrong, but I am very close to the end and nothing has convinced me otherwise as of yet. And finally, in regards to VI, you have to love a game in which
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|2008-01-28, 17:53
|Link #6
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
My favourite FF game would probably have to be FFX, it was the first FF game I ever played and because of it I looked for all the earlier FF games and thus they became my favourite series of games.
I think the earlier ones are more the classics, whilst some of the newer ones haven't been quite as good.
|2008-01-28, 21:21
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from head to heel
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Age: 36
IV, VI, VII, IX and XII.
Not necessarily in that order, but FFIV gets special mention due to its nostalgia factor and for being the turning point of the series, at least, in my eyes. So many conventions of the typical FF story started in that one.
And of course, who could forget FFVI? Even to this day, Celes' opera scene is one of my favorite FF moments ever—even more so than the one wherein Aerith is laid to rest in FFVII. It's cheesy of me, I know.
|2008-01-28, 23:34
|Link #14
Gundam Boobs and Boom FTW
Join Date: Dec 2005
FFX+FFX-2 (yes, you read that right), and FFVII.
FFX and X-2 have to be counted together. Like it or not, X-2 is a continuation of X's story and it was a rather happy game.
FFVII speaks for itself.
Can't wait for the XIIIs though...FFX+FFVII teams combined and holy shit look at those graphics.
|2008-01-29, 05:41
|Link #16
Feeling comfy
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Singapore
Age: 43
FF-Tactics. It's the darkest and most "mature" of all the Final Fantasies, and it has great replay value. I have the War of the Lions PSP version, but I haven't quite started it. It would have been nice if there were some way to port my PS1 characters to the PSP version.
Considering that my accounts are still "alive", I guess I should mention FFXI as well. I suppose most fans would rather that this particular iteration did not exist, but at least 200,000 people still play and enjoy it to some extent. Including me.
|2008-01-29, 05:44
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
|2008-01-29, 07:16
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Gregory House
IT Support
I wouldn't know which to pick since I enjoyed them all, but I guess my favorite would be IX. It was the first one I ever beat back when I was 11 or so, so I guess it's easy for me to feel the nostalgia over such a recent title.
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|2008-01-29, 07:17
|Link #20
Bishoujo Game Enthusiast
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Belgium
Age: 32
My favorite Final Fantasy is Final Fantasy V. I love the simple yet determined (and at least for me, captivating) story, and the class system rocks.
My second favourite is FFVI, for its story, cast of characters and Magicite system. Don't like the second half, though.
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So I decided to create Spiral Chain to see if I could get the handle on a good spiral quilting design.
But the truth is, I really don't care for this design either! Maybe me and spirals just don't mix.
Your choice of free motion designs is entirely based on personal opinion. Some shapes will be easier for your body to create, while others will seem ridiculously difficult.
Usually this is due to muscle memory. Some shapes are easier to do because your body is used to making that movement. If you find yourself struggling with a certain shape or design, draw it several times, and you'll find it much easier to quilt.
Inspiration - I love the spiral shape, but creating a filler design with them is proving tricky! Maybe spirals work best when they're part of the quilt design (piecing or applique) itself and not part of the quilting?
Spirals can be very dramatic shapes, like in this quilt Life and Fire:
Difficulty Level - Beginner. With this filler you need to do some split second estimation to gauge how much space you need to get inside the spiral and back out. As with all the other designs, sometimes all this takes is practice!
Design Family - Edge to Edge.
Directional Texture - This is a tough one. Because all the spirals run in a line, technically there's a definite horizontal or vertical directional texture going on. But because they're spirals, they go in all directions. It is a safe bet that you should use this design in areas where you want a lot of movement and showy quilting.
Suggestions for Use - Like Henna Foofy, these wave spirals would look terrific as the edging of a quilt or the cuffs of a jacket. It would also look terrific expanded in the sashing between quilt blocks.
and make sure to tell your friends where you learned it.
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Happy Quilting!
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One of the most popular of all our desserts, this raspberry-cinnamon streusel tart is a cross between a crumble and a cake. Two things make it extra special: beautiful homegrown raspberries from the fruit garden, and the exotic spiciness of Sri Lankan cinnamon.
The sabayon ice cream suggested as an alternate to crème fraîche is a frozen take on the French sabayon, or Italian zabaglione—not too creamy but decidedly alcoholic.
You'll need a 14-by-4-inch fluted pan or a 8-inch removable-bottom tart pan that is 1 1/2-inch deep, or an 8-inch springform cake pan.–Orlando Murrin
Raspberry-Cinnamon Streusel Tart
- Quick Glance
- Serves 6 to 8
- For the sabayon ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons Marsala
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the raspberry-cinnamon streusel tart
- 1 1/4 cups blanched or ground almonds
- 10 tablespoons softened butter
- 3/4 cup superfine sugar (or just blitz granulated sugar in a blender until finely ground but not powdery)
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons self-raising flour
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 pound raspberries
- Confectioners' sugar
- Crème fraîche or sabayon ice cream, to serve
- Make the sabayon ice cream
- 1. Heat the milk, sugar, egg yolks and cornstarch in the microwave. Microwave at full power for 1 minute. Whisk. Repeat this twice more. Now go to 30-second increments. After two or three 30-second bursts, the surface of the custard will begin to look a bit crusted. Stop and whisk vigorously. (There is no need to check, but out of interest, if you have a thermometer, it should read between 169°F and 180°F (75°C to 82°C), which is the correct temperature for cooking custard.)
- 2. When the mixture has thickened, stir in the cream, Marsala, dark rum and vanilla extract. Chill to almost freezing and then churn in an ice cream maker.
- Make the raspberry-cinnamon streusel tart
- 3. Grease the pan, paying attention to the sides and top edge if using a fluted pan as this is where it will stick. If using blanched almonds, which have a slightly better flavor and more interesting texture than commercially ground, grind very thoroughly in the processor till fine-2 to 3 minutes.
- 4. Now process the almonds with the butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon and egg till combined. Set half aside (if you have time, put in a bag and freeze). Spread the rest in a layer in the base of the pan, using a wet fork.
- 5. Cover with raspberries and then crumble or grate over the reserved mixture. It does not have to cover completely.
- 6. Bake the tart for 40 to 60 minutes at 350°F (175°C) [325°F (160°C) convection] oven. The top should feel firm but springy and be well browned; if it begins to scorch before you feel the tart is cooked, cover with foil after 40 minutes. Serve the tart dusted with confectioners' sugar, accompanied by crème fraîche or sabayon ice cream.
If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #LeitesCulinaria. We'd love to see your creations on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.


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