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March 2-5, 2014 in Newport Beach, California
Session 1: LSR Molding
Session 2: Medical & Electronic Molding
Session 3: Adding Value / Automation
Session 4: Emerging Molding Technologies
Session 4: Emerging Molding Technologies (cont.)
Monday, March 3, 2014
Utilizing proprietary research over the past twelve years, the presentation will discuss the impact of global consolidation on the molding market. With over 58% of the top 50 plastic companies in 2001 having undergone a change in ownership, or having been eliminated over the past 12 years, the presentation will cover valuable strategies to help company owners understand and "win" in today's mergers and acquisitions market.
Silicone products manufactured with high-end injection molds are often requested due to the requirements on volumes and quality which both is "on the rise".
This presentation invites to a small journey from the basics of LSR cold runner technologies, mold and parting line concepts and what to expect on your part based on the technology used. Further we are touching on some special technologies such as UV cure LSR, Micro Molding and 2K.
Injection molding of silicone parts has enabled producers to achieve higher levels of automation and productivity than ever before. Molders and OEMs can now manufacture articles for a variety of devices and components with very demanding performance specifications. Selecting an acceptable liquid silicone rubber (LSR) elastomer, however, can be a challenge. Since there are many part geometries, sizes and weights as well as number of mold cavities, it is difficult for a traditional two-part LSR with a fixed cure rate to produce optimized molded parts considering the need to use different injection molding equipment. The product designers and engineers have many materials and processes to choose from. Even for a given durometer LSR, the options are extensive and many hours can be spent making the selection and defining the process. By providing the molder control of the LSR cure kinetics, Bluestar Silicones has changed the dynamics of liquid injection molding.
LSR SELECT is an innovation that will fundamentally change the way molders develop and optimize their products in the future. LSR SELECT is an innovation breakthrough changing the LSR liquid injection molding process by allowing the molder to adjust the LSR cure rate on the machine before and during the production process resulting in 20 – 50% average cycle time improvements. The ability to control the silicone cure reactivity brings multifaceted potential for savings and more molding flexibility to the fabricator level. Each individual part and process design can now be fully optimized for productivity and part quality from the very beginning of the design process. From flash reduction to quality improvements to productivity increases, LSR SELECT gives the molder the power to control and to optimize.
LSR SELECT is a patentented technology of Bluestar Silicones and is the same basic chemistry as the traditional two component platinum-catalyzed silicone LSR elastomers. This new system changes the "Part A/Part B-kit" paradigm, giving the molder a new toolbox with which to optimize his system during the production process.
About the author!
Dr. Umar Latif, Bluestar Silicones North America
Dr. Umar Latif is the Technical Service Manager at Bluestar Silicones, North America. He started as a senior scientist/formulation chemist and was responsible for developing new products in the sealing & bonding, moldmaking and textile coatings technologies. Later, Dr. Latif moved to the technical service/application development as a Senior Scientist/Technical Service Specialist with a focus on the healthcare market and was responsible for new product development, bringing those products to the market and providing technical assistance for application development to customers with new and existing Bluestar products. His areas of expertise include a wide range of technologies such as medical devices, injection molding, extrusion, moldmaking, sealing & bonding, textile coatings, wound and scar care, comfort care, orthotics & prosthetics etc and products such as LSR, HCR, RTV, gels, skin adhesives, foams etc.
Dr. Latif holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. degree in polymer chemistry/silicone polymers from City University of New York and completed his bachelor's degree in chemical technology and biotechnology from Saint-Petersburg State Institute of Technology, Saint-Petersburg, Russia.
This presentation will focus on outlining the proper technical elements which are required for controlled and consistent dosing of liquid silicone rubber in the liquid injection molding process. Standard dosing solutions will be discussed, as well as tandem dosing and custom dosing solutions.
The following presentation will explore the advantages and limitations of applying cavity pressure and cavity temperature sensors in the mold. Through instrumentation we will discover the nuances of processing with silicon, such as inconsistent cavity balance that result in part variation. Through this discovery we will be able to choose the appropriate process methodology for your product.
Presentation will cover selection factors in determining why to use thermoset elastomers (LSR) in place of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). The presentation material will also discuss bonding requirements and possible bond failures causes and continue with mold design considerations and cavity designs. Cavity design will lead into part transfer methods and options for machine configuration.
Over the last decades, the number of electrical systems in cars did significantly increase. While electrical side-windows, airbags or air-condition were perceived as luxury in the 1980s, they are now pretty much accepted standard. At the same time, the goal of increased engine efficiency meeting tighter and tighter emission regulations calls for numerous secondary systems, sensors and control units. All these devices require electrical connection. For reliability those connections have to be resistant against significant temperature changes, working at high and low temperature, survive exposure to moisture and a variety of liquids present under the hood.
The performance of modern cars nowadays fundamentally depends on reliable sealing of the electrical connections. Silicone elastomers have the necessary set of properties more than any other elastomer material. The designated grades for these applications are self-lubricating to enable the assembly of the electrical contacts attached to the cables. Since more than 30 years especially Liquid Silicone Rubber succeeds in this segment based on its excellent fit for high yield mass production application.
Finally technology has caught up with demand. Gone are the days of shooting large sprues and runners just to consume resin. This presentation will review the technology of molding LSR and in particular the demands of producing moldings weighing for example .75 mg (milligram) with a sprue weighing 86 mg. The latest in machine technology to support producing these demanding medical components will be reviewed as will the micro mold technology that when coupled with the machine make it all possible. Video clips and slides will be used to further demonstrate how far the technology has come.
Presentation will explain the basic concept and function of expansion molding and continue with an explanation of how expansion molding can be used for micro-shot control. The presentation will use case studies to support the use of expansion molding and also explain the limitations of expansion molding.
State of the art simulation considers every technical detail of an injection molding process. Mold filling and part curing can be evaluated with a high degree of accuracy. Mold temperatures throughout the entire molding cycle can be evaluated – considering an entire mold with all components and even the cooling of the parting plane in between two cycles. Several consecutive cycles can be performed to analyze a quasi stationary mold temperature. But until today, the full potential of simulation is often not generating the real world value necessary to substantiate working with a CAE engineering service.
This paper looks at a specific project and assesses filling patterns, part curing and especially thermal mold evaluations using various mold steels, heater cartridge placement as well as the use of insulation plates etc. Real world simulation results will be illustrated.
Clarifying what can be done to Molding machines to support the different Clean Room Classifications and the potential modifications needed. How to prepare and build a machine for a Clean Room usage. Discuss some features on Electric and Hydraulic machines for Clean Room environments.
There is a growing need for overmolding RFID tags and antennas in the injection molding industry. Applications include a variety of traceability devices spanning many markets. An overview of some current overmolded applications will be given and details on how they are injection molded.
Discuss and present the trends and drivers that are present and driving outsourcing and manufacturing decisions using statistics and examining macro economic trends in the global healthcare markets. Explore the impact of the Medical Device Tax and PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – USA) on the US and global Medical device markets. Focusing on Injection Molding and Plastic related disposables in particular.
Show comparison of global markets in relationship to each other and which therapies and product / device segments will outperform or under perform in relation to the broad healthcare market.
Site examples of recent M+A (mergers and acquisitions), in the contract manufacturing and outsourcing sectors, along with strategies and drivers of these deals. Additional economics of the medical plastics markets and opportunities for growth in the manufacturing sector(s). Closer examination and examples of products, markets and technologies that will continue to grow and do well in the new global healthcare landscape.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
This presentation shows how critical performance factors can affect the return on the investment. Starting with the application review (e.g. beverage and specialty closure applications) and working our way back to the pellet through the melt stream the right complete system solution can improve your investment utilization. By providing a complete system solution, Husky is able to make system-level enhancements that provide higher levels of productivity, reduced waste, and improved part quality leading to higher Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
The session will highlight the latest developments of the TIM (Total Integrated Manufacturing) concept for multi-component molding and in-mold assembly using a four-sided turning stack together with external reciprocating/rotating pick and place mechanisms that interact with the exposed sides of the tool during the molding cycle. The presentation will include the sequence of operation, benefits and applications of the TIM concept as well as a number of variants and elaborations.
This presentation from Sumitomo-Demag focuses on increasing production efficiency of injection molded components by reducing costs associated with color changes. Quicker color changes and reduced scrap can be accomplished through activeColorChange technology by keeping color contamination of plasticizing components to a minimum. Furthermore, material and colorant cost savings can be realized through the use of liquid colorant in smaller concentrations. Case studies will be presented to quantify the cost savings of real world production applications which implement activeColorChange technology.
The benefits offered by hot runner systems for the injection molding industry such as material savings and cycle time reduction are widely known. However, in the past very little attention was paid to the amount of energy required to operate the hot runner equipment. Energy savings have become increasingly more important as electricity costs have increased in recent years.
Hot runner systems are comprised of hot runner nozzles and a manifold for multi cavity applications. The melt conveying channels inside these components are typically heated with 230V heaters. The energy requirement for these heaters depends on the type of resin, nozzle/manifold mass and other factors.
Through the use of new materials and manufacturing methods the energy consumption of hot runner nozzles can be reduced on average by 35%. The energy savings for the nozzles can be significant when higher cavitation molds are produced due to the high number of nozzles installed.
While there is usually only one manifold in a hot runner system the amount of wattage required to heat the manifold block can be quite high due to the size and mass of the steel block. To minimize the heat radiation from the manifold block the hot runner manifold can be completely encased with insulating material. All components of the manifold which are in direct contact with the tool are also made of special insulating materials resulting in further energy reduction.
Besides the pure energy savings the heat distribution of the tool is thus only minimally affected. Optimizations to the nozzles and manifolds can be made that not only reduce costs by saving energy, but also result in a more stable temperature balance of the entire tool.
Examples of hot runner installations using these methods can show the efficiencies gained. The longer the mold is running in production the larger the savings. These savings will only become more significant in the future as the cost of electricity is expected to rise even further.
CGI technology allows you to 3D scan and measure your hollow injection molded parts. CGI accurately and completely 3D scans your entire molded part, inside and out.
First, we encase your hollow plastic part, in a liquid material of a contrasting color. We then cut ultra-thin layers of your potted part, while digitizing each layer with a high-resolution camera. We repeat that cut-and-scan process until the entire injection molded part is completely digitized. The CGI process generates a 3D point cloud of the entire part; internally as well as externally. This 3D point cloud can then be measured or used in a direct comparison to its 3D CAD model; allowing a comparison to the intended design. The CGI process will allow you to shorten tooling qualifications and get your injection molded product to market faster.
For decades molders have been figuring out ways to trace a quality defect back to a molding machine, mold cavity, date, time and operator. Recent advancements in molding machine software also allow you to trace and tie process data such as injection pressure to a particular part. But molders rarely get to this point, let alone look beyond. What about the material? Was it dry when molded? Was it the right melt type? The right lot number? How about the right material all together? It is almost guaranteed that molders have seen this regularly in their careers and the wasted dollars associated. It is a completely avoidable scenario in your process with advancements in technology.
Wittmann Battenfeld's material handling system control, the M7.3, has advanced to a level of total traceability of your material right from reading a Gaylord lot code, to scanning a bar code on the mold to ensure the parts are being processed with exactly the right material. With this technology you can do the following:
Never again lose track of your process, or put anything to chance with your operators. Have total control and total accountability.
Athena has developed a unique hybrid machine platform that is space and energy efficient with the largest mold capacity in its class. With cleanly integrated services, Powerlink protocol and a base-mounted robot, it is ideal for system integration. Customized solutions are available for PET preform production, stack and cube molds, specialty closures and in-mold assembly.
I'll outline the basic platform, PET advantages of cooler preforms demonstrated at DrinkTec today and the highlight would be a new patented solution for in-mold assembly. As compared with alternative solutions, this concept uses less floor-space, 1 integrated process and a standard molding machine and molds.
The primary function and use of FFC is to balance the pressure ratios in a cavity or between cavities to optimize processes and achieve corresponding improvements in quality. It is a robust yet simple option which, up until now, had to be run at critical levels using complex adjustments. An explanation will be given as to how the process works in conjunction with the Zero Molding features on the Sumitomo machines. Examples will also be given that show real world applications and the subsequent improvements after using FFC.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Silicone elastomers encompass a broad range of synthetic rubber applications and having been in existence for nearly 70 years, fabricators and end-users alike have sought to exploit the range of benefits that silicone provides in a cured rubber form. A somewhat newer lineage of this polymer family, Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) has gained increasing popularity for designers and fabricators for a variety of reasons including short cycle times and flexibility in mold design. Dow Corning Corporation has had many innovations in silicone technology throughout these 70 years. Now with the introduction of yet a fourth generation LSR offering (Gen4-LSR) called XIAMETER® brand RBL-9200 Series the heritage continues.
This Gen4-LSR effectively compliments the most recent advances in molding technology with a focus on rheological behavior to gain cycle time improvement. While similar in many respects to legacy generations of LSR product families, improvements in the manufacturing process (mixing & treating technology) and optimization of the LSR formulation have delivered clear performance improvements versus prior LSR offerings.
The rheological benefits gained from this new technology translate to faster processing and better part quality without the typical tradeoffs in mixed scorch safety through a combination of enhanced mixing technology in conjunction with the use of optimized cross-linker/plasticizer and silica packages.
This paper will serve to qualify and quantify these rheological benefits, with a focus on processing, by showing enhancements in production throughput. This is easily visualized with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software. SigmaSoft® CAE software with analysis performed by Kruse Analysis, Inc. is useful to characterize LSR materials using a "Shot Glass" mold CAD model and the actual rheological data obtained from testing the subject LSR material in an ATD1000 Alpha Technologies Rheometer. As inputs to the CAE software, the data produces an accurate depiction in a dramatic 3D Simulation.
Simulation accuracy is assured by use of the following key material property models:
Thus, the rheological benefits of this Gen4-LSR can clearly and accurately be demonstrated showing the material's processability characteristics in time-lapse 3D isometric view. Finally, using process mold-trials of a complex "Shot Glass" cold runner injection mold produced by MR Mold and Engineering Corporation, a relationship of rheological behavior and injection molding process performance is realized.
In today's global manufacturing environment, molders are looking to optimize their injection molding processes in every way possible. Highly-Engineered Machine Nozzles can improve the injection molding process in a variety of ways.
One way molders can maximize the productivity of their molding operations is by minimizing downtime that occurs due to poor processing or failure of the mold. Minimizing the clogging of gates and/or hot runner tips due to foreign material or contamination in the melt stream is perhaps the most obvious and readily cost effective way that Machine Nozzle Filters improve productivity on plant floors. The cost to take a mold out of operation, re-schedule molding operations, disassemble the mold and repair or replace damaged tips or gates – just once – is commonly greater than the cost of the Nozzle Filter itself.
Molders using additives at the injection molding press, such as colorants, commonly employ Mixing Nozzles, which improve the dispersion and mixing of additives, which can improve molded part quality, while simultaneously reducing the volume of additives used. However, it is important that a high-quality Mixing Nozzle that minimizes shear and pressures drop be utilized.
Finally, Shut-Off Nozzles can minimize drool in molding operations where the injection molding press is frequently disengaged from the mold, such as in many 2-Shot Molding applications. Again, choice of a high-quality Shut-Off Nozzle is important to ensure that unnecessary complexity and cost is not introduced into the molding operation.
High-quality Machine Nozzles improve the efficiency of molding operations, while reducing overall costs of materials and downtime. Highly-Engineered Machine Nozzles, using new technologies, offer significantly improved performance, including lower pressure drops and enhanced ease-of-use. Molders are taking a fresh look at these new technologies to see how they improve molding operations.
During production, even an optimized process can be changing. By controlling two- dimensional plastic conditions from inside of the mold, consistent quality parts can be produced independently from machine to machine.
Results achieved by controlling material viscosity (shear stress and shear rate), part compression and part shrinkage for medical and automotive applications will be summarized. In addition, new methods for streamlining costly and time- consuming mold validations based upon this advanced process control technology will be presented.
In the past few years, 3-D Printing technologies have had growing visibility in the news media and growing interest among public and private equity investors. This attention has increased even further with the creation of NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute.
An important question for injection molders is what impact this rapidly growing industry will have on their businesses. Is it a threat to their livelihood, an opportunity for growth, a useful tool, or merely a fad, with only niche applications in the real world of production?
Recent developments, which include multi-material and multi-color technologies, direct printing of optics, major investment by aerospace companies, and the emergence of an open-source community, may all have some bearing on the future.
This presentation will look at 3-D Printing and its inroads into the molding industry, covering the evolution of materials, processes, and business models.


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this type air cleaner was originally supplied for the Z-11 impala drag cars.
Has anyone tested the power gain from an open element filter to a cowl induction setup? Just curious if it actually was a benefit.
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Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) awakens after a car accident in Berlin to discover that his wife (January Jones) suddenly doesn't recognize him and another man (Aidan Quinn) has assumed his identity.
Ignored by disbelieving authorities and hunted by mysterious assassins, he finds himself alone, tired, and on the run. Aided by an unlikely ally (Diane Kruger), Martin plunges headlong into a deadly mystery that will force him to question his sanity, his identity, and just how far he's willing to go to uncover the truth.
The film was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Orphan), from a screenplay by Oliver Butcher & Steve Cornwell, based on the novel, Out of My Head, by Didier van Cauwelaert.
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Canucks host Sharks in Game 1
The third-seeded Vancouver Canucks aim for a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals, as they host the San Jose Sharks in the opener at Rogers Arena.
The Canucks have been consistent winners of the Northwest Division over the past five seasons, but hope a new look in goal will be enough to earn them their first ever Stanley Cup Championship.
Cory Schneider, not Roberto Luongo, figures to be the guy tasked with trying to lead the Canucks to another deep playoff run. However, the former first- round pick did miss the final two games of the season with an undisclosed lower-body injury and Luongo will get the start in Game 1.
The 27-year-old Schneider came into the season as the starting goaltender, taking over for the veteran Luongo, who the club tried to trade during the offseason without success.
Schneider had his struggles early on and Luongo proved to be an outstanding safety net, but when all was said and done, the former made 30 starts to Luongo's 18 and turned in a solid campaign by going 17-9-4 with a 2.11 goals against average, .927 save percentage and five shutouts, tied for the league lead. Schneider showed solid form during a 9-2 span from March 19-April 8, allowing more than two goals only once during that run.
The one area of concern for the Canucks will, of course, be experience. While Luongo has appeared in 61 career playoff games, including five against the San Jose Sharks, Schneider has appeared in just eight but has logged a 1.91 postseason GAA.
The Canucks have made just one Stanley Cup Finals appearance during their string of five straight division titles. That was a seven-game loss to the Boston Bruins in 2011 and Vancouver did not make it out of the first round a season ago despite a second straight Presidents' Trophy, losing in five games to the eventual champion Los Angeles Kings and beginning the transition from Luongo to Schneider.
Vancouver doesn't come into these playoffs red-hot either, having lost five of their last eight. That includes a season-ending 7-2 setback in Edmonton.
But it is tough to count out a team that is led by a pair of Sedins in twin bothers Henrik and Daniel. The duo now rank 1-2 as the club's all-time leading scorers, with Henrik leading the way with 792. Daniel is right behind with 758 career points.
The sixth-seeded Sharks, meanwhile, will begin the playoffs on the road for a second straight season and they hope things go better this time around.
The Sharks got off to a blazing start to this lockout-shortened season, winning seven straight to begin the campaign for the first time in franchise history. The final five wins of that streak came at home, however, and a road- heavy schedule in February put San Jose's fast start in the rearview mirror.
San Jose seemed to find its game towards the end of the season, winning 12 of its final 18, but an 8-14-2 road record is a big reason that the Sharks will start this series in Vancouver and not at HP Pavilion.
That could prove a tough hill to climb for the Sharks, who were 17-2-5 at home and didn't drop their second game in regulation as the host until April 21.
San Jose had similar success last season by going 26-12-3 at home, but it opened the 2012 postseason in St. Louis and dropped four straight to the Blues after stealing Game 1 in double overtime.
Quite a few faces remain for the Sharks, who make their ninth straight postseason appearance. The offense still runs through Joe Thornton, Logan Couture, Patrick Marleau and Martin Havlat, while Dan Boyle is still manning the blue line and Antti Niemi returns in net.
The Sharks did shake up their roster before the trade deadline, dealing away defenseman Douglas Murray, reliable center Michael Handzus and big winger Ryane Clowe, adding the physical Raffi Torres, defenseman Scott Hannan and number of draft picks for Murray, Handzus and Clowe.
San Jose's offense ranked just 24th with 2.42 goals per game this season. Thornton led the way with 33 assists and 40 points, while Couture was on pace for a third straight 30-goal season with 21 tallies through 48 games.
Marleau (17 goals) and Joe Pavelski (16 goals) were also solid contributors, but Havlat had another disappointing season with only eight goals in 40 games.
Then there is Niemi, who tied for the league lead with 24 wins and helped earn the Chicago Blackhawks a Stanley Cup title in 2010. His two postseasons with the Sharks have not been as fruitful. Though he helped lead San Jose to the conference finals in 2011, his numbers were less-than-stellar: a 3.22 GAA and .896 save percentage. Niemi was better last season, but San Jose's offense was outscored 14-8 by St. Louis in the opening round.
The Sharks possess four players with over 100 games of playoff experience in Thornton, Marleau, Brad Stuart and role player Scott Gomez, while Boyle and Hannan are no stranger to the second season either.
Despite a number of recent finishes near the top of the Western Conference, the Canucks and Sharks have met only once before in the postseason. That encounter did have a lot on the line as Vancouver knocked off San Jose in five games to advance to the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals.
Game 2 of this series is scheduled for Friday at Vancouver. The Canucks were 15-6-3 as the host this season.


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Well, the Vermont Principals' Association released the girls' basketball seeds this morning, and it confirmed the bad news for Middlebury, while Otter Valley, Mount Abraham and Vergennes ended up with the Nos. 6, 7 and 8 seeds, respectively, as expected.
All four teams ultimately did well enough to host first-round games, all at 7 p.m. on either Tuesday or Wednesday.
• No. 7 Mount Abe (8-12) is up first, vs. Springfield (4-16) on Tuesday. The teams did not meet this season. The Cosmos have some talent and have played better lately, but did not handle the ball particularly well when I saw them at OV. The Eagles may be able to exploit that weakness with their press.
If the Eagles advance, they will travel to No. 2 Lamoille (19-1) on Saturday. Again, the teams have not met this winter, but they do have three common opponents: OV, No. 1 Milton (19-1) and Randolph. Lamoille beat Randolph twice, 69-20 and 58-40; lost at home to Milton, 47-37; and won at OV, 49-36.
Mount Abe beat Randolph twice, 47-34 and 46-36; lost to Milton twice, 46-32 at home and 66-29 on the road; and won at OV, 49-41. Doesn't sound like a lost cause for the Eagles.
• On Wednesday, the No. 5 Tigers (13-7) host Missisquoi, a team they beat twice, 48-28 and 49-31. Both times the Tigers had big early leads. Next up on Friday at 7 p.m. they would travel to No. 4 Lyndon (14-6), a team they did not play this year and with which they have no common foes.
Of course, that was the problem come seeding time. (Warning: The faint of heart, easily angered or easily distracted can just skip ahead to the OV bullet. Really. It's OK.) The Tigers finished in a three-way tie with Lyndon and No. 3 Fair Haven (also 14-6) in the VPA standings.
If the Tigers had finished in a tie with either team, they would have won the tie-breaker. They beat Fair Haven head-to-head, play a tougher schedule, and have a better record against common opponents (OV, Burr & Burton and Mount Abe). The play a much tougher schedule that Lyndon, which faced a dozen D-III foes.
But Lyndon did not play either MUHS or FHUHS, and had no common opponents with either team. In the case of a three-way tie, the VPA does not use individual tie-breakers even if one team owns them all — the default goes to three-way tie-breakers. The No. 1 tie-breaker is the teams' record against common foes: Doesn't apply. No. 2 is head-to-head: Doesn't apply.
To the Tigers' disadvantage, No. 3 is not strength of schedule: Per the VPA rules, it's winning percentage. Thus, both Fair Haven and Lyndon both jumped ahead of MUHS. Then the VPA applied strength of schedule to break that tie, and Fair Haven got the No. 3 seed.
There will be a quiz later this week, so I hope you all took notes. Nothing can be done this year, but MUHS officials are working to get the system changed to move strength of schedule higher up the tie-breaking list. My suggestion would be simply to favor the team with all the individual tie-breakers if there is one.
For the record, MUHS won at Fair Haven, 58-40.
• OK, onto OV (9-11), which edged Mount Abe by a single point for the No. 6 seed, and will host No. 11 Woodstock (3-17) on Wednesday. The Otters defeated their Marble Valley League rivals twice this season, 39-28 and 46-35 on the road just last week.
No doubt they will be wary of a field hockey playoff repeat — this fall the Wasps knocked them off in the postseason after two regular-season losses. But if form holds this time, OV will see another familiar MVL foe on Saturday at 2 p.m.: Fair Haven. FHUHS defeated OV twice this season, 51-32, and just this past Friday by 38-23 in the House of Noise.
• The final first-round game pits two 6-14 teams on Wednesday: No. 9 U-32 will visit the newly dubbed Commodore Thomas MacDonough Gymnasium. (Not as catchy as "The Commodome," but who knows? Maybe it'll catch on. Nice research by Bobby Worley, regardless.)
Why does VUHS host the game? Sophomore center Hannah Curler hit a free throw with eight seconds to go on Dec. 4, giving VUHS a 52-51 win over the visiting Raiders in the teams' only meeting this winter.
If VUHS wins again, a road trip to Milton looms on Friday at 7 p.m. Milton defeated VUHS twice this year, 45-27 and 62-42.
Onto hockey, where the seeding has no surprises and requires — promise — no long-winded explanations.
Both the MUHS girls and boys will host first-round games at the Memorial Sports Center on Tuesday, and if successful they will play road quarterfinals at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
The MUHS girls were seeded No. 5 after finishing with a 12-8 record in their first year in D-II after a 2-18 regular season last winter. Some of the turnaround came from the softer schedule, no question, but also the Tigers were a deeper, more balanced team.
No. 12 Rice (2-18) is their first-round foe, game time 4:45 p.m. Tuesday. Photographer Trent Campbell and I will be there. The Tigers beat Rice, 4-1, on Jan. 9. Assuming they get past Rice, their more intriguing match-up comes on Saturday: No. 4 Northfield (14-6). Two of the Marauders' six losses have come to the Tigers, 2-1 in Middlebury back on Jan. 6, and this past Wednesday in Northfield, 3-2.
The Tiger boys got the No. 7 seed with their 8-9-2 mark, not bad at all for a young team that will never be mistaken for the Tiger football team's offensive line. No. 10 Milton (4-14-1) visits at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Yellowjackets played MUHS tough in a 4-2 loss back in December, but the Tigers scored their season high in a 12-2 home win against them on Jan. 30.
Next up would be a Saturday quarterfinal at No. 2 Missisquoi (16-4). The T-Birds prevailed at home vs. MUHS on Jan. 6, 5-1.
On the Ball will be back, probably on Wednesday night. In the meantime, best of luck to all.
Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at [email protected]


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Album Spotlight: Luke Bryan, 'Spring Break 6 … Like We Ain't Ever'
Luke Bryan's sixth spring break EP isn't so much a party album as it is a project for short-term lovers. Bryan explores the romantic side of Spring Break during 'Like We Ain't Ever.' In many ways, it's an extension of the songs on 'Crash My Party.'
'She Get Me High' comes first, and it may be the album's finest moment. The "keys to this old Bronco" line is one of a half dozen zingers that stand out on the mini-release. Strong backing vocals fill out this cut, making it the most dynamic of the bunch.
Many of the rest rely on stories that are equally compelling. 'Night One' is a white hot love story that asks what it would have been like if the two young lovers met early during their trip, and not toward the middle or end.
"Wish I'd have met you on night one / What a week we'd have had / You and me /Being drunk, tangled up / Wakin' up, no we wouldn't be done," he sings.
'Are You Leaving With Him' finds Bryan's opportunistic self wanting to give a girl the treatment he feels she's not getting from the jerk she's with currently. He stands there fiddling with his phone, when she clearly wants him to fiddle with her on the dance floor.
'The Sand I Brought to the Beach' takes a familiar phrase and uses it to tell a story of what happens when that sand (a woman in this case) splits because she doesn't care for the party. This last song is best representative of the six, as it's a fun story that's not particularly difficult to understand the first time through.
Bryan isn't going to make anyone's brain hurt during 'Spring Break 6 … Like We Ain't Ever.' Instead, he gives fans the carefree sound they're looking for each March when it comes to choosing a soundtrack for the trek to Panama City, Daytona or South Padre Island.
Key Tracks: 'She Get Me High,' 'The Sand I Brought to the Beach'
Party 'Til You Drop: That happened early for Bryan one Spring Break. In 1999, he and future wife Caroline jumped in the 50 degree water on the first day ... and got the flu. They spent the entire week holed up in hotel rooms trying to recover.
Did You Know?: One reason Bryan returns to Panama City, Fla. each spring break is because that's where he went in college and high school. He plays a free show at the Spinnaker Beach Club once again in 2014.


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This is a compilation of various desktop utilities.
Archiving tool
Scientific calculator
Select special characters from any fonts and put them into the clipboard.
Front end to ssh
Like 'df', a graphical free disk space viewer.
Format a floppy disk with this program.
Graphical GPG frontend.
Execute programs after some time.
KDE wallet management tool
Binary file editor
A system tray utility that shows current print jobs, shows printer warnings and errors and shows when printers that have been plugged in for the first time are being auto-configured by hal-cups-utils.
Version of Karamba with python scripting
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Story highlights
- REAL SIMPLE Magazine polled readers about their top love lessons
- Relationship status has nothing to do with self-worth
- Loving relationships give you strength even when they end
- Young love doesn't compare to old love
When it comes to amore, we all have our coulda, woulda, shouldas. But maybe it's possible to have one or two fewer. This month readers share their hard-earned wisdom and advice— to save others from future heartache.
I wish I had known that my relationship status has nothing to do with my personal worth. When I was a teenager, I spent so much emotional energy thinking that I needed a boyfriend to feel confident. But it turns out you need to love yourself before someone else can reciprocate. -- Brigette Indelicato, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Real Simple: Break out of your relationship ruts
My short, unpleasant first marriage taught me that there's no need to rush things. My ex-husband and I knew each other for just seven months before we tied the knot. If we had waited longer, I doubt we would have said, "I do." Fortunately I'm now with someone who is patient. We dated for 2½ years before getting engaged, and we're waiting another 2½ years before walking down the aisle. -- Amanda C. Quincy, Massachusetts
If I could go back in time, I would tell my younger self that love is not going to come in the package that you're expecting. For ages I was set on finding a tall, handsome man who liked to salsa dance and to listen to Spanish music. But as soon as I let go of these shallow desires, I met a man who makes me feel safe, puts me first, and often surprises me with romantic gestures. He doesn't speak a word of Spanish and prefers country music, but I couldn't love him more. -- Lisa Thompson, Huntington Beach, California
Real Simple: Love rules
In my early 20s, I spent night after night questioning whether the person I was dating truly cared for me. But after I met my future husband, I learned that when someone loves you, you never wonder if he does. You just know. -- Christy Huntington, Las Vegas, Nevada
A loving relationship gives you strength—even after it's over. When I found out my husband had died in a car accident, I thought I was going to die myself. But 16 years later, I am still here. I haven't remarried, but I am raising our son and passing down to him the love that my husband and I shared. -- Lucy E. Garcia, Miami, Florida
I would like to shake my younger self and say, "Never give up on love, you fool!" Shortly after coming out, my heart was broken. I believed that no one would ever love me again. Then I met Sarah: We have been together for 15 years and have a son. She's the kindest person I've ever known, and her love for me is steadfast and true. -- Carmela Ciuraru, Brooklyn, New York
Real Simple: Inspiring stories of marriages that survived
I spent much of my former marriage trying to get my husband to be more affectionate and to spend meaningful time with me. But those actions didn't come naturally to him, so I moved on. I am now with a man who doesn't need prodding. Being with him has made me realize that love doesn't have to be hard work. I feel cared for all the time and am so grateful for that. -- Sarah Miller, Yorkville, Illinois
Real Simple: 5 true love stories
A relationship isn't 50/50 every single day. If I come home exhausted from work, my husband will do whatever needs to be done in the house. On other days, I might do all the cooking and cleaning because he's wiped out. As long as you both consistently make an effort, your marriage will be a success. -- Luanne McElheney Wedd, Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia
Real Simple: 7 ways to spend more quality time with your partner
The difference between "perfect" and "perfect for me." My spouse has flaws, and so do I. But we complement and complete each other, and that's all that matters. -- Jill Waldrop, Spring, Texas
Sure, it's passionate and exciting, but young love doesn't compare to old love. Hand in hand, my husband of 35 years and I have learned to take pleasure in the everyday: wandering through the woods in our area, inhaling the scent of our garden, watching the fluttering butterflies. Our bond is deep and understanding; it brings me comfort, joy, and peace. -- Louise C. Billings, Magnolia, Texas
Real Simple: 10 ways to make your marriage divorceproof
In my last relationship, I went wherever my boyfriend wanted to go and would often change my plans to be with him. It was only when things fell apart that I saw how foolish I had been and that it's simply not healthy to let the person you're with become your entire world. No matter how in love you are, don't neglect your friends or your hobbies and passions. You need to feel OK being on your own. -- Michelle Edward, Richmond, Virginia
The bottom line: You can never really know anything about love. Just when you think you have it figured out, it blindsides you. Seven years after I uprooted my life to be with my boyfriend, he left me. That's when I told myself that I would never relocate for a guy ever again. But about six years later I broke my own rule by following the man I loved to Florida. And this time it worked: John and I are still together after nine years and very happy. -- Elizabeth Rocco, Ocala, Florida
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Blackfoot wrote:8th ave wrote:People were saying that about San Antonio the last 2 or 3 years. Don't know the exact ages but I would assume that lakers are younger.
The comparison doesn't work because the Spurs have an elite bench. They get a lot of production from both units.
Looking at last year Lakers team they were probably the sixth best team in the western conference. Point differential is the best indicator of team strength and future success. They added Nash and Dwight. Dwight is better than Bynum, by a full one point on PER last year. And Steve Nash is better by four points on PER over Ramon. So, they are definitely better than sixth best, but I am not sure that pushes them over the Thunder. I am not convinced they are better than the Spurs in terms of standings next year. They definitely match up well and would beat them in the playoffs, but in terms of standings I am thinking
With Lakers and Thunder meeting in the finals. Thunder probably beating us, Nuggets, or Grizzlies in the second round.
Definitely only best all time if you go back to 06 with all these names. Lots of mileage on everyone besides Dwight.
I think the Lakers added a few good players to their bench and they have solid backups in Jamison, JHill, Duhon, Meeks and Clark, that's a pretty good bench.
As I said before, Nash makes others around him so much better and Dwight is among the best ever bigs defensively and with rebounding. They should be great.


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Burien's Final Annexation Info Session is Thursday Night at Cascade Middle School
The City of Burien's next – and final – Annexation Informational Session will be this Thursday night, Oct. 18, starting at 6 p.m. at Cascade Middle School's cafeteria, located at 11212 10th Ave SW.
This is the city's final informational session, designed to "inform North Highline residents about the upcoming North Highline annexation measure on the Nov. 6 General Election ballot," according to an announcement.
City officials will be present to answer any questions.
According to the city's release:
Only registered voters in the proposed annexation area will vote on whether to become part of the City of Burien. The proposed annexation area includes the unincorporated remainder of North Highline, which takes in White Center, Top Hat, Beverly Park, Glendale, and portions of Boulevard Park, Riverton Heights and Shorewood. If approved by voters, the annexation would likely take effect in spring 2013. Burien annexed the southern section of North Highline in 2010.
If the annexation is successful, Burien would grow in size by 17,300 residents. Its 65,000 residents would make Burien the 15th largest city in Washington.
The Nov. 6 General Election is being conducted entirely by mail. Registered voters will begin receiving ballots in the mail this week.
Ballots can be mailed back and must be postmarked Nov. 6 or earlier.
They can also be deposited in a ballot drop box before 8 pm on Nov. 6; one is located on SW 152nd St. in front Burien Library/City Hall at 400 SW 152nd Street.
For more info on annexation from the city's website, click here.


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10 Signs You Need To Up Your Style Game
It's happened to even the most fashion-forward ladies: you have a moment of wardrobe reflection and question whether you've become a little too comfortable in your clothes. How do you know if your look is totally tired? Just click through to see if you're exhibiting any of the telltale signs that your closet needs a major makeover.
Serial black pant syndrome is real, guys.
Instead Try: Printed Pants
?Clover Canyon Space Garden Pants ($216)
File this under questionable behaviour: you were wearing pajama pants, so you came in pajama pants.
Instead Try: Silk Pants
?Greylin Jules Silk Pants ($123)
A pedicure run does not a tan line make. If you're not at the beach, pool, or nail salon, skip the flip-flops.
Instead Try: Sandals
?Joie Sable Sandals ($150)
Is anyone really going to know the difference? Yes, probably.
Instead Try: A Soft Cup Bra
?Eberjey Pima Goddess Soft Cup Plunge Bra ($35)
Sometimes, it's the same thing.
Instead Try: A Structured Jacket
?Pim + Larkin Madeline Jacket ($79)
Leggings are a farce of a pant. There, we said it.
Instead Try: Pants With Stretch
?J. Brand Aoki Low Rise Cropped Pants ($198)
There are awesome trends from that decade that are still relevant. These aren't them.
Instead Try: A Halter Dress
?Reformation Eve Dress ($198)
It's blacks and grays as far as the eye can see.
Instead Try: A Colourful Top
?Collective Concepts Tile Print Cami ($54)
We know it's sad, it told us so. Get it some friends already.
Instead Try: A Statement Cocktail Dress
?Parker Leona Dress ($253)
We agree, Sienna Miller did look cute in it in 2004, but can move on from this together.
Instead Try: A Fluted Skirt
10 Crosby Derek Lam Skirt With Ruffle ($325)
Did you identify with any of the signs? Let us know in the comments!


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Nike is treating us well these days. Tomorrow the much anticipated Nike Free Inneva Woven is releasing and today we can already preview the next heat. The Nike Free Run +2 releases next month as a limited edition Tier Zero pack.
This time the sneaker comes with a mixed woven and leather upper in three tonal colorways and with a slightly speckled outer sole. Really clean, and a perfect combination on the upper, make this another favorite of ours this season.
The Nike Free Run+2 Woven Leather TZ sneaker pack drops next month at select retailers.
- Source: Kasina


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I have been wanting to make something to hold all the cute holiday cards I get from my friends. I found this idea on Pinterest
It's a cute wreath made of clothespins - this one also used ribbon between the pins. This is one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to Pintrest - when you clicked on the link, it only led to this image - no how-to blog post or anything! I decided that I could figure it out on my own so here goes!
Here's what you'll need for this project:
Clothespins - mine came from Walmart - $2 for 100 - I used 60 on my 12 inch frame
Scrapbook paper
Glue - I used ModgePodge
Take the scrapbook paper and cut out a section that would fit the number of pins you need.
Spread the glue on the paper, and firmly press in the clothes pins - let it dry. I did all the gluing, and let the pins dry while I cleaned my kitchen :)
Cut out the clothes pins so that the paper is only covering the clothes pin with a slight overlap - you don't want to leave too much paper it will leave a slightly messy look on your finished product. I decided to do the pins in different directions when I glued them on the paper so I got a variation of the pattern on the paper, it worked out cute!
The wreath frame has 4 circles - to get the look that I decided on you alternate every other pin. Each pin starts from between the 2nd and 3rd circles - pins on the inside go on the inner two circles and the outside pins go on the outer two circles.
The ends will stick up making a zig-zag look.
I used the same order of pins around the whole wreath and I like the mismatched order of it all!
Then you simply tie a ribbon onto the back of the wreath and hang!
I can't wait until the wreath is full of cards of my cute friends and their kids!
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Tarte L'oignon
March 3, 2014
You can't let Mardi Gras pass without at least one (or two, or three) decadent meals. When I think of New Orleans I think of all the cuisines that influence the menus in that sinfully delicious city and Creole, French and good ol' Southern come to mind.
So when pondering what recipe to share during Mardi Gras, I immedietly thought of the Tarte L'oignon I recently replicated from a tiny French bistro in Decatur, Ga.
This dish is rich, creamy and might have a calorie or two.
I like to think it's not that bad…afterall, it is meatless, right? So technically it could be used for a Meatless Monday dish. Is that pushing it?
What dish are you making to celebrate Mardi Gras?
#SundaySupper Emeril's New Orleans Style Red Beans & Rice
December 2, 2012
This week's Sunday Supper topic was to make a dish by our favorite celebrity chef. I don't know about you, but my husband and I LOVE Emeril's recipes. They are always so flavorful. They often use one of his spice blends, although this one does not, which really add a punch to the dish they are being used in. I prefer to prepare his spice blends at home, over purchasing them in the store. They taste better and homemade blends tend to have less sodium than the store bought ones.
Now deciding which Emeril recipe to share proved to not be too difficult. It happened to be the weekend after Thanksgiving when I was deciding what to make and I had a hamhock to do something with. Well, I had recently been perusing a new local restaurant's menu and saw they serve Red Beans & Rice on Monday and call it Laundry Night. Apparently, in New Orleans (one my most favorite cities in the world) back in the day, the women of the household would let Red Beans simmer on the stove all day Monday, using the hamhock from Sunday night's dinner, while they tended to the laundry.
I liked the story and loved the thought of Red Beans bubbling away in the crockpot all day. When looking for a recipe, I stumbled upon this one, and knowing Emeril never disappoints, eagerly bought the ingredients and got started. I doubled this recipe so my hubby and I would have some and so I could take a batch to ladies at work for lunch. It was a hit with him and the office…as if there was any doubt :0)
Do you like Emeril? What's your favorite Emeril Recipe? (I also adore his Jambalaya)
Emeril's New Orleans Style Red Beans & Rice
- 2 tablespoons evoo
- 1 chopped onion
- 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 hamhock
- 2 links of Andouille (Patak is my favorite and I highly recommend if you can get your hands on it)
- 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted through, soaked overnight and drained
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 8 to 10 cups water
- white rice (I love to make mine in the rice cooker)
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, cayenne, black pepper and thyme for about 5 minutes. Pour into a crockpot. Add the bay leaves, hamhock, sausage, beans, garlic, and enough water to cover the contents. Cook on low all day (about 6-8 hours). Use a wooden spoon to mash about half of the mixture against the side of the pot before serving. Add more water if it becomes too thick. The mixture should be soupy but not watery. Remove the bay leaves and serve with white rice.
Check out more tasty recipes featuring celebrity chefs from my fellow #SundaySupper foodies:
Starters or Snacks :
Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog – Oyster and Brie Soup and Wine Pairings for Celebrity Chef #SundaySupper
Linda at The Urban Mrs. – Inspired by Bobby Flay, Lobster Chowder with Roasted Corn Salsa
Erin from Dinners, Dishes and Desserts – Rachael Ray's Cinnamon Popcorn
Cindy over at Cindy's Recipes and Writings – Jamie Oliver's Bread and Tomato Soup
Jeff at The Catholic Foodie – Drop Biscuits – Breakfast with Chef John Besh
Renee over at Kudos Kitchen By Renee – Giada De Laurentiis' Garlic Toasts With Red Pepper Aioli
The Main Dish:
Sheila at Cooking Underwriter – Paula Deen's Chicken in a Crock Pot w/ Sauerkraut and Apples
Laura over at Small Wallet Big Appetite – Martin Yan's Beef Chow Fun
Claire at The Realistic Nutritionist – Alton Brown's 40 Cloves and a Chicken
Sarah over at Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends – Michael Symon's Lola burger with crab tater tots
Susan at The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen – Ina Garten's Baked Shrimp Scampi
Katy over at Happy Baking Days – Mary Berry's Treacle Tart
Tammi at Momma's Meals – Lee Drummond's Sloppy Joe's
Lane over at Supper for a Steal – Bobby Flay's Rosemary Bricked Chicken
Tara from Noshing with the Nolands – Michael Symon's Pork and Apple Scallopini
Shannon at Country Girl in the Village – Simple Red Sauce over Rigatoni. Inspired by, Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos
Kris over at In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene – Rachael Ray's Muffin Tin Meatloaf
Nicole from The Daily Dish Recipes – Paula Deen's Slow Cooker Pulled Pickled Pork Sandwiches
Becca from It's Yummilicious – Ina Garten's Grown Up Mac & Cheese
Alice at Hip Foodie Mom – Sunday Pot Roast with Risotto Cakes from Kelsey Nixon
Jen over at Juanita's Cocina – The Neely's White Turkey Chili
Brianne from Cupcakes & Kale Chips – Crockpot Beef Pot Roast with Mushrooms inspired by Giada DeLaurentiis
Isabel at Family Foodie – Polenta with Garlicky Shrimp inspired by Chef Todd English
Wendy from The Weekend Gourmet – Shrimp Penne in Pesto Cream Sauce, From Emeril Lagasse
Bobbi over at Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen – Cheesy Poblano Chicken
Patti at Comfy Cuisine – Tyler Florence's Chicken Francese
Chris from Sustainable Dad – Pork Tenderloin with Jerusalem Artichokes and Negroni Vinaigrette
Roxanne over at The Roxx Box – Jambalaya Pasta with Penne, Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille
Sue from Sue's Nutrition Buzz – Rachael Ray's Spicy Corn Chowdah Mac 'n' Cheese
Jamie at Mama Mommy Mom – Penne with Asparagus, Smoked Gouda and Prosciutto. Adapted from, Giada De Laurentiis'
Tora over at Tora's Real Food – Pork and beans with Alton Brown's pickled pork
Amazing Sides:
Megan from I Run For Wine – Curtis Stone's Acorn Squash Roasted with Thyme
Sandi over at Midlife Road Trip – Gabriele Corcos's Gnocchi di Patate
Shelby at Diabetic Foodie – Orange Pecan Black Rice, adapted from Ina Garten
Katie from She likes Ruffles, He likes Truffles – Chef Fabio Viviani's Spinach and Artichoke Risotto
Sweet Endings:
Kim over at Cravings of a Lunatic – Chocolate Cream Puffs with Hazelnut Filling
Renee over at Magnolia Days – Brownie Tart
Connie at The Foodie Army Wife – Inspired by Ree Drummond – Scrumptious Apple Coffee Cake
Paula over at Vintage Kitchen Notes – Bill Granger´s Cherry Tart
Pam from The Meltaways – Savannah Sheet Cake
Amber at Mama's Blissful Bites – Huggy Buggy Bread Pudding
Jaime over at Mom's Test Kitchen – Southern Tea Cakes
Amy over at Kimchi MOM – Crack Pie, I Can't Quit You
Lyn from The Lovely Pantry – Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Squares
Melanie at From Fast Food to Fresh Food – Sand Tarts
Wine Pairings:
Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
February 21, 2010
What better way to enjoy Fat Tuesday (and think about what I'll be giving up Wednesday) than with a big pot of jambalaya? This dish wouldn't be complete without the addition of shrimp, chicken, Patak andouille and a sinus-cleansing dose of cayenne. Next time I make this, I'll double the recipe — there was barely enough for the two of us to have leftovers for lunch!
- 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, chopped (You can buy it already cooked, or raw, and just throw it in)
- 1 chicken breast, boiled and shredded
- 2 links Andouille sausage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Emeril's Creole seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 1/2 chopped bell pepper,any color
- 2 ribs chopped celery
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (I use 3 Roma)
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 3/4 cup white rice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- Salt and pepper
In a bowl combine shrimp, chicken, Andouille and Creole seasoning, and mix well. In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat with onion, pepper and celery, 3 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces. Stir in rice and slowly add broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. When rice is just tender add shrimp and chicken mixture and sausage. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning and you're ready to serve! (Warning: this is a spicy dish, not for anyone that can't handle heat.)


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Getting the word out is half the battle, and the state is well into a $3 million media campaign ... [E]very adult must have insurance by December. If they don't and if the state determines that insurance was affordable for them, they will be fined $219 next year. The penalty increases substantially in 2009 (Dembner, 3/22).
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I generally quite like Bourjois foundations – matte mousse is decent and 10 Hour Sleep Effect is ok
if you have nice skin to begin with.
So I was interested to try Bourjois Bio Detox Organic Foundation, their newest addition to the family.
Enriched with chlorophyll from plants that brings oxygen and filters pollution, it leaves the skin pure and fresh.
Its formula melts onto the skin for a no mask effect.
This was a press sample, so I was sent Dark Bronze which is a good few shades too dark for me – so I am not rating this on colour match.
There's a few things that stand out for me about this foundation – firstly, that it dries very quickly on the skin and that it leaves quite a fresh, almost 'tight' feeling on the skin…
This is the applicator – very old school, it's just a stick you can use to dab the product on your face.
I quite like this! I prefer it over a open hole – so to speak, as I can control the amount I use.
The coverage is pretty high with this foundation, I did think that my pores were well concealed as was any redness in my cheeks.
It is a little bit tricky to blends as it dries quickly. I actually quite like this quality…I like foundation that sets so I can just get out the door, but the downside to this is that it can be drying.
This finish is kind of matte and I imagine this would be quite good for oilier skins. The thing is, I do love that fresh feeling the foundation leaves, and I prefer the semi matte finish over something too dewy but in reality, that type of foundation doesn't suit my dry, flaky skin. It just doesn't feel comfortable.
On my face:
As mentioned before, it is TOO dark for me, but credit to Bourjois for producing a decent range of shades for light and darker skins.
I am torn over this foundation. I am actually really fond of it because the finish is quite nice (but I'd have to get one in a shade that matches, but there's no way I'm doing that whilst I still have 30 other foundations to finish!).
I think a lot of people will find it drying and difficult to blend so, if a chum asked me if I recommended this base I'd probably say only if you have oilier skin and you're comfortable working with a quick drying base. Otherwise, I'd say Bourjois Healthy Mix is a good base for most skin types.
(This costs £11.99 and you can get it from anywhere they sell Bourjois – £11.99 !!!!!!!!!!!!! That's so expensive! I am sure compared to Nars or Chanel it's cheap but anything over £10 means I want a pretty bag and a perfume sample as well).