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The first day of the Masters is in the books and the beautiful weather provided some exciting play at Augusta National on Thursday afternoon. North Carolina native Bill Haas is the current leader in the clubhouse after shooting 68 to lead the tournament at four under. Defending champion Adam Scott is currently in second place at three under. Scott shot a 69 and is currently a favorite to win the tournament. Tied with Scott at three under is former University of Georgia golfer Bubba Watson. Watson won the Masters Tournament in 2012, but is trying to bounce back after a disappointing finish last year.The second round of the Masters continues Friday morning. The tournament is expected to be an exciting finish as great weather conditions are predicted throughout the weekend.
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Helping Working Families: The Earned Income Tax Credit
AbstractHoffman and Seidman offer a complete assessment of the EITC in which they analyze, evaluate, summarize, and critique the state of the program. The authors find that, overall, the EITC works well, and that it has earned its political popularity. Yet they also uncover several problem areas that they address with specific recommendations based on their analysis.
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- David Neumark & William Wascher, 2007. "Does a Higher Minimum Wage Enhance the Effectiveness of The Earned Income Tax Credit?," NBER Working Papers 12915, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
- Rebecca M. Blank, 2005. "An Overview of Welfare-to-Work Efforts," CESifo DICE Report, Ifo Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich, vol. 3(2), pages 03-07, 07.
- Bruce D. Meyer, 2010. "The Effects of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Recent Reforms," NBER Chapters, in: Tax Policy and the Economy, Volume 24, pages 153-180 National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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- Laurence Seidman, 2014. "Overcoming The Fiscal Trilemma With Two Progressive Consumption Tax Supplements," Working Papers 14-04, University of Delaware, Department of Economics.
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Rick Santorum says he expects to do well in the next GOP presidential contests and will be in a two-man race with Mitt Romney.
Southwest launches service in Atlanta
Southwest Airlines is launching its service in Atlanta after years of eyeing the area.
Lin-Sanity: Knicks benchwarmer becomes a star
Jeremy Lin went from sleeping on his brother's couch and riding the bench for the Knicks to the NBA's new "Mr. It" after exploding on the scene during the last week.
Ward willing to restructure deal with Steelers
The Steelers say they aren't going to retain the franchise's all-time leading receiver, but Hines Ward is now offering to restructure his contract to stay in Pittsburgh.
Athens man charged with giving police 100 mph chase
Police say an Athens man has been jailed after he assaulted his girlfriend, stole a car and led police on a chase that reached speeds of 100 mph.
Complaints: Sandusky leering at children from home while on house arrest
According to complaints, former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky has been caught watching children in a nearby schoolyard from the back porch of his home as he awaits trial -- on house arrest -- for child sexual abuse charges, stemming from his time with the Nittany Lions.
Ex-UGA star Moreno arrested for DUI
Former University of Georgia star running back Knowshon Moreno was arrested by Denver police Wednesday on a drunken driving charge.
Hawks lose at home to 76ers, 98-87
The Hawks fall at home for just the third time this year, in large part because of the 76ers' bench, which scored 54 points and had four players in double figures to defeat Atlanta, 98-87.
SUPER BOWL XLVI NOTEBOOK: Gronkowski finally practices; 'Never Miss a Super Bowl' club still going strong
Rob Gronkowski practices Thursday for the first time since injuring his ankle during the AFC Championship game and says he expects to play Sunday night in the Super Bowl against the New York Giants.
Reports have Trump endorsing Gingrich
Real estate mogul and reality show star Donald Trump intends to endorse Newt Gingrich's GOP presidential bid, according to a source close to Gingrich's campaign.
Georgia musicians form to oppose Walmart plans
Musicians connected to R.E.M., the Drive-By Truckers and other Georgia bands have joined forces to perform live and in a video as part of an effort to stop a planned Walmart store from being built in Athens.
Actor John Travolta donates jet to Georgia museum
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Mayweather to fight May 5 — but not against Pacquiao
The Fight of the Century looks like it may never happen after Floyd Mayweather Jr. once again talks a big game about squaring off against Manny Pacquiao but then does an about-face and changes his mind just when it looks like the negotiations could be finalized, deciding instead Wednesday to schedule a May 5 bout in Las Vegas against journeyman Miguel Cotto.
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: Florida State lands nation's No. 2 recruiting class
Florida State and head coach Jimbo Fisher ends National Signing Day with the nation's No. 2-rated signing class, marking one of the best offseason in Seminoles history. (ADDS: Florida State's complete 2012 signing class at end of story)
Authorities say teen overdosed on 'date rape' drug
A 14-year-old Northern California girl who died during a sleepover party last summer overdosed on a chemical found in so-called "date rape" drugs, but it's unclear how she got the drug, authorities said.
Members of Ga. church plead for help after crash
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Sept. 11 memorial architect to speak at Ga. Tech
The architect of the National September 11 Memorial in New York City will speak at Georgia Tech. Michael Arad, who graduated from the Atlanta university in 1999, will lecture Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
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Joe Johnson scores 30 as Hawks beat Raptors
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Murdered NC girl's father deported to Australia
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Hall County rejects town's plan to reach Lake Lanier
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Residents warned after rabid bobcat bites dogs
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Tax the rich? GOP candidates say no way
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Pedestrian struck, killed on PIB in Doraville
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UGA launches statewide obesity initiative
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Gingrich reveals income, but not how he earned it
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Grand jury: No charges in attack on football coach
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Judge considers whether to keep Obama on ballot
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Suspect in police officer's death to face judge
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Ga. Dems to hold public hearing on rural recovery
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Official: Corps should change river basin flow
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J.C. Penney to permanently mark down prices
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Medical Examiner: Body found is missing Ga. woman
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Death penalty sought against Lilburn man in Macon law student slaying
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Police: Man bolts from pet store with $1,800 puppy
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Ga. launches 2012 travel guide, tourism campaign
he country music trio Lady Antebellum is featured on the cover of the new 2012 Georgia Travel Guide, which has an interview with the group's members discussing their favorite spots to visit in the state.
COLLEGE HOOPS ROUNDUP: Kentucky beats Georgia, 57-44; Miami handles Georgia Tech, 64-49
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Giants admit they targeted 49ers goat Williams
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Tigers land Prince Fielder
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Scorsese's 'Hugo' leads Oscars with 11 nominations
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Romney's tax returns show $3.1 million paid to IRS
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Hawks come back, beat Bucks, 97-92
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Paterno funeral scheduled for Wednesday
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At Macalester College, that champion of progressiveness to our north, the possibility of co-ed rooming looms on the horizon. The aim is to create an alternate environment where homosexuals wouldnt have to feel awkward around their heterosexual roommates, and vice versa. These rooms would be available to all students, but only in a few specific spaces on campus. The idea is to push the initiative through in time for the housing lottery in the spring with implementation slated for the fall of 2004. The Queer Union on campus has spearheaded the proposal and cites their inspiration as the experimentation in co-ed rooming that began at Wesleyan University this past fall.
The proponents of the plan hope to elevate the Macalester community as a whole to a higher level of acceptance and egalitarianism by pioneering co-ed rooms, as stated in the Oct. 17 issue of Mac Weekly. But when has acceptance ever meant relegating people to a separate section of campus? It would be a sort of henhouse for the GLBT population, and I think the idea reeks too much of segregation, albeit by personal choice.
Would it not be better to work towards accepting the sexual orientation of ones roommate instead of having them move out? Sexual orientation is just one small part of who each person is. It, along with all the other components that can cause roommate spats, such as personality, socioeconomic background or cultural heritage, is one of the things that makes each of us unique and adds spice to everyday life. Coming in as a freshman and having to learn to live with that roommate who leaves banana peels in the closet and yells obscenities in their sleep at three a.m. every morning is part of the college experience. Off-campus housing is always an option if what is on-campus doesnt jive with someones personal interests.
Then there are the heterosexuals who decide to sign up for the co-ed rooms and come to the table with three possible motives. There is the couple that decides its about time they moved in together nice that the college now offers the means to do so. But college should not be the place or the time to play house; other things should be paramount, such as education. And what happens if they break up later that year?
Then there are the people who sign up in the hopes of landing an attractive roommate. However, this does not always work out as planned.
Lastly, there are those who argue that they just want a chance to live with their best pal. Yet problems often come with proximity. One night you might be lying in your bunk and get a hankering for a little hanky panky and your roommate suddenly looks more attractive than usual. Regardless of who they are, they are a living, breathing constituent of the opposite sex. The increase in promiscuity, and the ensuing spread of STDs, is a real issue for all of these heterosexual pairings.
So far St. Olaf has resisted the push for mixed housing in a time when many other colleges have, at the least, co-ed floors. Though the issue comes up every year, Pamela Mannebach, director of residence life, says she always tries to postpone co-ed floors through the manipulation of numbers during the summer months. And how about co-ed rooms? Her initial feeling is that it wouldnt be of great benefit to the St. Olaf community. So with intervisitation hours still on the books (though loosely enforced), it seems the possibility of co-ed rooming here is a long ways away.


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COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Once a month the Community Health Center of Branch County (CHC) recognizes one employee that goes above and beyond the standards of customer service and excellent work ethic. The Employee of the Month is nominated by fellow employees who notice what it takes to earn the Employee of the Month achievement. Rene Renshaw, office manager at the Union City Clinic, was selected as the May 2013 Employee of the Month at CHC.
Rene was hired in March 1991, as a time and attendance clerk. She then went on to work at Occupational Health before becoming the office manager at the Union City Clinic. According to her nominator, "I am nominating Rene for the Employee of the Month Award because she holds the Union City Clinic together which is a lot of responsibility. She is the first one to come and ask if we need something, even if it just someone to talk to or a shoulder to lean on. She is always very positive about CHC and she appreciates being able to work here. She has implemented ways to streamline the patient flow which has improved wait times; she is very good at dealing with patient issues; and she cares very much about the patients at the clinic. She is a good leader and it is evident that she really cares about her job."
Rene graduated from Union City High School. She is married to Ralph who is a self-employed farmer. Rene has four daughters; Cindy Shilton, an Executive Secretary at Kellogg's; Michelle Swift, who works at Fillmore Equipment in Bronson; Emily Melrose, a stay-at-home mom; and Rebecca Ward, who works as an assistant manager at Horseshoe Casino. She enjoys golfing, sailing, and reading. She is on the Relay for Life committee at CHC and a member of Union City United Methodist Church.
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Summer Snow Days: "The Plan" coming to fruition?
Adam Malmut | Jun 02, 2011 | Comments 6
After another disappointing season where injuries piled up and playoff dreams were crushed early, there may still be a light at the end of the tunnel for the New York Islanders. Since the end of the regular season, there has been news aplenty on Long Island, and much of it being good news. Here's the run down of recent developments:
* Announcement of a new arena plan that will include a $400 million home for the New York Islanders, and a minor league baseball park. The Isles asks Nassau County residents to vote YES on August 1, 2011.
* Former Islanders Captain Doug Weight retires, and Isles GM Garth Snow announces Weight will fill two new positions; assistant coach and special assistant to the general manager.
* Islanders re-sign wingers Kyle Okposo and Michael Grabner to 5-year contracts.
* Islanders sign prospect Casey Cizikas, a fourth round draft pick in 2009 that has exceeded expectations as captain of Mississauga (OHL).
Islanders fans should expect the good news to continue. Despite the financial hardship of Nassau County, the new arena deal will likely be approved on August 1, especially if voters believe in the promises made by Islanders owner Charles Wang and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano – that in the end, the publicly funded arena won't cost tax payers a dime. Before the summer is out, the long-term fate of the franchise will become clear.
As far as the on-ice product in concerned, things are getting interesting. The "Interim" title has been removed from Head Coach Jack Capuano's name tag. John Tavares is developing into a franchise player. Garth Snow has shown commitment to his plan by locking up his young core players; Okposo, Grabner, and Moulson. Former All-Star defenseman, Mark Streit, will be returning to the roster for the 2011-12 season. Winger Blake Comeau has taken the next step in his development, after having his most productive season to date with 24 goals and 46 points in 77 games. Plus, the Isles expect veteran defensemen Mike Mottau, Mark Eaton, and Milan Jurcina to return from their injuries in time for training camp.
But, as with any professional team that finishes 27th overall in a 30-team league, question marks remain:
* Will center Josh Bailey take the next step in his development next season?
* Who will step up and become the next Islanders captain? Will that man be right for the job?
* Will Al Montoya be ready for training camp after tearing his meniscus (left knee) at the 2011 World Championships? Note: It's been reported surgery was successful.
* Will Rick DiPietro prove that he can consistently stay off injured reserve?
* Will free agents come to Long Island after learning a new arena deal may be in place? Does that really matter?
Even if Garth Snow is unable to answer these questions for certain, one thing is becoming evident - his plan seems to be working. Snow has been building through the draft since taking the general manager's seat. Most teams don't have the financial means or desirability (to free agents) to become "top dog". And many Isles fans have been kicking and screaming that money hasn't been spent to improve the on-ice product. Maybe it's because the Islanders' ownership has been losing millions for over a decade. Or maybe it's because free agents don't prefer the Islanders to other, more 'successful' franchises. Or maybe it could be that ownership doesn't want to spend until an arena deal is guaranteed. All of these theories may have merit, but should fans think again?
Have a look at a team like the Chicago Blackhawks – they had to blow up their young core after winning the Stanley Cup because they were in a salary cap nightmare. They had the money to spend on Marian Hossa and other free agents to push them over the top, and it worked. But it was all for one cup, and one chance at glory. It may be worth it, depending upon who you talk to.
The point is this, Garth Snow has shown that he has the capability to effectively manage the salary cap - to his credit. If a young, high draft pick like John Tavares or Kyle Okposo need to be re-signed, the cap space is there to do so. If a player wants to get paid to be on this team long term, they have to prove themselves on the ice before the peanuts are handed out. It seems like the days of handing out 15-year contracts is over. The "DiPietro lesson" seems to have be learned. If the New York Islanders start making the playoffs year after year by filling their team with quality talent through the draft, that top-tier free agent acquisition will eventually come. Are they at this point yet? Absolutely not. But they have certainly put themselves in position to have that chance. If Nassau County residents vote yes on August 1, the chance at having a consistently competitive team becomes greater.
Feel free to comment, criticize, agree, or disagree. Thanks for reading.
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Diet Plan
-Monday to Wednesday are pure diet days.
-Thursday is a diet day right up to the last meal of the day, which is a cheat. This cheat will
''bloat you up'' with water and allow you...
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Diet Plan
-Monday to Wednesday are pure diet days.
-Thursday is a diet day right up to the last meal of the day, which is a cheat. This cheat will
''bloat you up'' with water and allow you...
Monday Oct 19
I screwup the last cycle except the push press, plateau on all the other lifts..so last week i tested my one rep max and will cut by 10% and restart. Also im starting a diet plan..no...
Saturday Oct18
-lost my paper and number but i can tell i performed a upperbody repetion day similar to a rep upper body on ws4sb!!
Another update coming later..
Friday Oct17
Lower Test Day
-Box Squats
warm up then;
Thursday Oct16
Bench Press + Upper
Bench - 205x3, 215x3, 225x4
DB bench press - 50x23, 50x15 (2x max reps)
*Superset 10x*
Pullups - bwx5 for 5 sets, bw+10x3 for 5 sets (various grips)
Wednesday Oct15 UPDATE
Obviously the week did not go as planned.
Monday i had my hockey game but i did not hit the gym since then.
Tomorrow i should be able to start my week. I try to hit the...
Jim Wendler's 5/3/1
4 workouts per microcycle:
A. Squat + assistance
B. Bench press + assistance
C. Deadlift + assistance
D. Military press + assistance
Each mesocycle has 4 microcycles or...
Just that i play hockey once or twice a week, good conditioning, about 1h15min of ice time we have at the rink, 3 defenseman so lots of ice time. Hockey is a contact sports(there light now but...
This Week Plan
Monday - Conditioning hockey
bench press 5/3/1
Dips 3xMax
Flat Bench or Close Grip Bench 4x12
Skullcrushers 4x12
I won't post it, but do a search on the web, buy the book on elitefts and read those 2 post.
Read my log and read Jim and Matt k on elitefts..you will have a good idea then build your for your...
Friday Oct10
Squat + Legs
Squat - 275x3, 290x3, 305x2:help:!!!!!!!!!!
Box Squat (low) - 185x10, 185x8, 225x6
Leg press - 4platesx10
Thursday Oct09
Push Press & Stuff
Push Press - 115x3, 125x3, 135x3 PR
Push Press - 95x6, 95x6, 95x6
Pushups feet elevated(3xmax reps) - 25,15,9
*Lat pulldown -105x12, 120x10,...
Might be a good mix for you..
those 2 post you almost have the program for free..
This is the Matt K variation.....
Wednesday Oct08
Deadlifts and more
Deadlifts(sumo) - 265x3, 285x3, 305x3
Pullups - 10 set of 4 reps
Reverse Hyper 45" - bwx10(4 sets one second pause on top)
Dumbell Shrugs - 85x18, 85x13...
Tuesday Oct07
Bench + Stuff
Bench press - 190x5, 200x5, 210x5
Bench press - 135x8, 135x8, 135x8
Dips - bwx10, bwx10, bwx10
Kroc Row - 55x15, 55x12, 55x12
Monday Oct06
Conditionning - hockey game, we lost, i'm with stupid!:outnumber:
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Buy the book or read the q/a...!!
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Bread is the product of baking a mixture of flour, water, salt, yeast and other ingredients. The basic process involves mixing of ingredients until the flour is converted into a stiff paste or dough, followed by baking the dough into a loaf.
Bread making involves the following basic steps:
To make good bread, dough made by any process must be extensible enough for it to relax and to expand while it is rising. A good dough is extensible if it will stretch out when pulled. It also must be elastic, that is, have the strength to hold the gases produced while rising, and stable enough to hold its shape and cell structure.
Two proteins present in flour (gliadin and glutenin) form gluten when mixed with water. It is gluten that gives dough these special properties. Gluten is essential for bread making and influences the mixing, kneading and baking properties of dough. When you first start to bake bread the mixing is important.
Mixing fulfils two functions: to evenly distribute the various ingredients and allow the development of a protein (gluten) network to give the best bread possible. Each dough has an optimum mixing time, depending on the flour and mixing method used. Too much mixing produces a dough that is very extensible with reduced elastic properties.
Once the bread is mixed it is then left to rise (ferment).
As fermentation takes place the dough slowly changes from a rough dense mass into a smooth, extensible dough with good gas holding properties. The yeast cells grow, the gluten protein pieces stick together to form networks, and alcohol and carbon dioxide are formed from the breakdown of carbohydrates (starch, sugars) that are found naturally in the flour.
The yeast uses sugars in much the same way as we do, that is it breaks sugar down into carbon dioxide and water. Enzymes present in yeast and flour also help to speed up this reaction. When there is plenty of oxygen present the following reaction occurs:
The energy that is released is used by the yeast for growth and activity.
Inside bread dough where the oxygen supply is limited, the yeast can only partially break down the sugar. Alcohol and carbon dioxide are produced in this process known as alcoholic fermentation.
Note: ethyl alcohol is also called ethanol.
The carbon dioxide produced in these reactions causes the dough to rise (ferment or prove), and the alcohol produced mostly evaporates from the dough during the baking process. During fermentation each yeast cell forms a centre around which carbon dioxide bubbles form. Thousands of tiny bubbles, each surrounded by a thin film of gluten form cells inside the dough piece. The increase in dough size occurs as these cells fill with gas.
Any large gas holes that may have formed during rising are released by kneading. A more even distribution of both gas bubbles and temperature also results.
The dough is then allowed to rise again and is kneaded if required by the particular production process being used.
During the final rising (proving) the dough again fills with more bubbles of gas, and once this has proceeded far enough the doughs are transferred to the oven for baking.
General appearance - large gas holes lined with gluten with smaller holes and ingredients in between these.
After two hours rising gluten strands form a lattice as the dough reaches the required size.
The baking process transforms an unpleasant dough into a light, readily digestible, porous flavourful product.
The physical activities involved in this conversion are complex but the fundamentals of these are explained.
From about 60°C onwards stabilisation of the crumb begins. Starch granules swell at about 60°C, and in the presence of water, released from the gluten, the outer wall of the starch granule cell bursts and the starch inside forms a thick gel-like paste, that helps form the structure of the dough.
From 74°C upwards the gluten strands surrounding the individual gas cells are transformed into the semi-rigid structure commonly associated with bread crumb strength.
The natural enzymes present in the dough die at different temperatures during baking. One important enzyme, Alpha-amylase, the enzyme which breaks starch into sugars, keeps on performing its job until the dough reaches about 75°C.
During baking the yeast dies at 46°C, and so does not use the extra sugars produced between 46-75°C for food. These sugars are then available to sweeten the bread crumb and produce the attractive brown crust colour.
As baking continues the internal loaf temperature increases to reach approximately 98°C. The loaf is not completely baked until this internal temperature is reached. Weight is lost by evaporation of moisture and alcohol from the crust and interior of the loaf. Steam is produced because the loaf surface reaches 100°C+. As the moisture is driven off, the crust heats up and eventually reaches the same temperature as the oven.
Sugars and other products, some formed by breakdown of some of the proteins present, blend to form the attractive colour of the crust. These are known as "browning" reactions, and occur at a very fast rate above 160°C. They are the principal causes of the crust colour formation.
In bakeries bread is cooled quickly when it leaves the oven. The crust temperature is over 200°C and the internal temperature of the crumb about 98°C. The loaf is full of saturated steam which also must be given time to evaporate. The whole loaf is cooled to about 35°C before slicing and wrapping can occur without damaging the loaf.
A moist substance like bread loses heat through evaporation of water from its surface. The rate of evaporation is affected by air temperature and the movement of cool air around the loaf.


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5 Reasons Rush Limbaugh's Apology to Sandra Fluke Isn't Good Enough
Amazingly, Rush Limbaugh has apologized for the deplorable drivel he spewed almost all of last week, bashing the Georgetown student, Sandra Fluke, who testified on behalf of birth control coverage. He posted a statement on his website yesterday, half-heartedly noting, "My choice of words was not the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir. I sincerely apologize to Ms. Fluke for the insulting word choices."
Rush's mea culpas have always been few and far between, so on one hand, it's encouraging to see one at all. But unfortunately, the apology itself reads as compulsory and defensive. In fact, it only served to highlight how little he seems to understand the ignorance he's demonstrated or the way he's polluted the political discourse with blatant misogyny. Here, five reasons Rush's apology doesn't warrant forgiveness.
- It's likely he caved because his bottom-line was being threatened. Not because he actually felt bad about calling an innocent woman vile names. It was only after several advertisers pulled out from sponsoring his radio show that Rush took to the web to offer up his tepid "sorry."
- He still appears to have no clue about women's reproductive health. A real apology would have acknowledged that he clearly didn't understand that birth control does not work like Viagra, in that you take a pill for every sexual encounter. A real apology would have acknowledged that accusing Fluke of basically being a horny floosy had absolutely nothing to do with her testimony, which had to do with women needing birth control pills for health concerns outside of contraception. In fact, I'm still wondering if the man has yet to actually heard Fluke's testimony, because if he had, I'm not sure he would ever, in good conscience, been able to make a connection between it and promiscuity.
- His apology only served to demonstrate that he still doesn't understand the politics involved, either. Limbaugh wrote, "I think it is absolutely absurd that during these very serious political times, we are discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress." Hey, no kidding, Rush, but it's not the Dems or Fluke who have brought politics into Americans' bedrooms. Fluke wasn't discussing her or anyone else's "sexual recreational activities" at all! He goes on to say, "I personally do not agree that American citizens should pay for these social activities." For the bazillionth time, Fluke was testifying against the Blunt amendment, which didn't involve American citizens (aka taxpayers) directly. It was an attempt to allow employers already providing their employees with health insurance to pick and choose (based on their "moral beliefs") which health services and drugs they would allow their employee's insurance plan to cover.
- He's still hiding behind the guise that he's an "absurdist entertainer." It's the reason Rick Santorum gave him a free pass, and by opening his half-hearted apology with "I have illustrated the absurd with absurdity," Rush seems less apologetic and more defensive of his bad behavior.
- Claiming that he didn't mean to go after Fluke personally sounds like a huge stretch. He says his words weren't meant as a "personal attack" on Fluke. Really? I'm not quite sure how calling a woman a "slut" and a "prostitute" is rarely EVER intended as anything else.
Are you satisfied with Rush's apology?
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jkm89March 4, 2012 at 2:02 PMYeah, I dislike Rush. A lot. But we're beating a dead horse, here. He's been ripped a new one, he apologized, let's move on. I'm sure he'll provide more jackassery in the future so we can pick up again then.
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Autumnleaves87March 4, 2012 at 2:02 PMNope! I really didnt think he needed to apologize in the first place though.. Anything (even his half assed apology) that comes out of his vile mouth is spewing with hate and bigotry and everything I'm against. So I would've been happy with him just shutting his big fat pie hole!
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Christine JackmanMarch 4, 2012 at 2:31 PMI'm not satisfied with his limp, late and not enough apology. He lied and made degrading remarks about a young woman that was simple stating her issue with exclusions on the health insurance policies that college students are paying premiums for. Three days of his foul rants deserves a real apology to her and her family. The bully needs to man-up like Don Imus did and apology in person. Even a small child knows you apology in person.
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LeetjieJMarch 4, 2012 at 2:48 PMHell no! And I am neither an American, nor live in the USA!
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prplecatMarch 4, 2012 at 3:13 PM
Dude is a total ass with a God complex. I don't care what he says, because he will never change.
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CaeraMarch 4, 2012 at 3:19 PM
I don't care at all what Rush Limbaugh says, and I think anyone who does is an idiot. The only thing I'm interested in in this whole story is the sentiment that I don't want to pay for someone else's birth control. That SHOULD NOT be part of any government program.
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JeanMarch 4, 2012 at 3:29 PMI do not agree on how Rush Limbaugh handled the Sandra Fluke controversy; however, it seems that we all have been had. It has been vetted that Sandra Fluke, the supposed 23 year old "wide-eyed and innocent college coed", is actually a 30 year-old hardcore extreme women's rights activist who attended Cornell University from 1999-2003, where she received a B.S. in Policy Analysis & Management and Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. She is the past president of "Law Students for Reproductive Justice" and has a long history of extreme activism including pro-abortion and far left feminism. It is true that she is in her 3rd year of law school at Georgetown, but Fluke specifically knew the university didn't cover contraception and chose to attend for precisely that reason. Magically, at the same time Congress is debating the forced coverage of contraception, she appears and is even brought to Capitol Hill by Nancy Pelosi to testify as a "co-ed". The idea that she is an unwitting victim is patently absurd. She is nothing more than a propaganda tool. Don't just drink the media Kool-Aid, you can look it up for yourself.
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AnonMarch 4, 2012 at 3:54 PMI don't think he should have apologized. When was the last time any Stir blogger (or commenter) on the Stir apologized for uncivil comments, accusations, name-calling, and outright lies? Who the hell are you to demand any kind of apology? I also understood from the first moment that he was joking, heard him take it back BEFORE anyone jumped on him, and know the agenda behind all this uproar has nothing to do with what he said or meant, and everything to do with making subsidized sex more important than religious freedom. I'm ashamed of this site which constantly corrupts what it means to be a woman.
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marathongalusnMarch 4, 2012 at 3:59 PM
i agree with Jean's comment. Sandra Fluke has a personal agenda here. She even testified that she had a friend that was paying $1000 a month for birth control out of pocket. What the heck was she doing, buying condoms by the truckload?
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PretaniViragoMarch 4, 2012 at 4:47 PM
I'm trying to recall but I think she testified that her friend was having to take BC for a hormone imbalance disorder or something.
But of course it's assumed she's having sex every second of the day instead, right?
Why, as women, are we so hateful and nasty to our own gender?
By the way, regardless of whether or not Fluke has an 'agenda' or not why does that justify LImbaugh's behavior?


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Fact: conservatives are much more compassionate than liberals
We hear all the time liberals saying that conservatives are "less educated" than liberals. I'm sure they link to some liberal or left-leaning information provider to support such a ridiculous claim. But, for the sake of argument let's just say it's true. Exactly what does that mean in terms of morality, kindness towards others, common sense, tolerance, sensitivity towards those less fortunate or any other passion in which "higher education" has absolutely nothing to do with? Just that. Nothing. Let's see, liberals (highly educated) push for abortion on demand. Liberals despise those who are more successful then they are (hmmm … could 'more successful' mean more educated?) It's a well known fact that churches are very active in clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. It is also a fact that conservatives outnumber liberals 2:1 in church attendance. By default that makes conservatives much more compassionate and caring for the poor in spite of the claim by liberals that conservatives don't care for the poor. Another fact is that conservatives give more to charities than liberals by a very wide margin … and is likely to give … suck this one up liberal … 100 times as much as liberals to charities, though on average it's 30%.
So folks, the next time you hear a liberal say something like … "Conservatives certainly do not seem to care much about feeding the poor, healing the sick or tending to the needs of the homeless," know of a certainty that person does not know what he/she is talking about and most likely is very under-educated, uncompassionate, racist, envious and will spout off any Democrat talking point that comes his/her way.
On a final note here, when Jesus chose his disciples, did he choose the educated scribes and scholars of the time? Did he choose the "Rhodes Scholars" of the time? Did he choose eloquent orators, and great speakers who could captivate a crowd? I trow not. He chose fishermen, a tax collector, a tent maker, and some of the most humble unlearned people he encountered.
It's not the education folks … it's a matter of the heart.
December 30, 2012 2:06 pm
Liberals are mentally ill; and all they can think about is "me, me, me."
You won't see liberals doing volunteer work at women's shelters, or food pantries for the homeless. They are they ones at the food pantries expecting everyone else to provide for them.
December 30, 2012 2:12 pm
Amen and amen!
December 30, 2012 2:37 pm
I live in an area in Texas where we have a great food bank. Compared to Dallas, Houston and Ft. Worth, we are small (70,000 population).
We have "ONE food bank". I did volunteer work there for a long time. We finally had to stop giving food to the illegals (didn't even speak English) because there were so many that our elderly living on social security couldn't get food when they did need it. There were also families out of work with children at home….they ran out of food for them.
We HAD to place a sign at the door that if you weren't a legal American Citizen, go to St. Anthony's Catholic Church (and we named other churches in the area who agreed to help the illegals.)
December 30, 2012 2:56 pm
You won't see liberals doing volunteer work at women's shelters, or food pantries for the homeless. (Total horse patootie! As a street mission minister I gave $7,000 of my own money every year to help the poor.
December 30, 2012 3:00 pm
It all took place in the late 70s and it doesn't matter about believing me – – not in the least.
December 30, 2012 3:13 pm
That is you, John. Do you still give like that? The mission for God never ends even when you feel your ministry does.
December 30, 2012 4:40 pm
I no longer have the resources to give like that but I would if I could.
December 30, 2012 3:34 pm
Perhaps that's why you are blessed John.
December 30, 2012 2:58 pm
There were also families out of work with children at home….they ran out of food for them. (Unemployment in Texas, the great conservative fiscal model of all time?
I don't believe it!)
December 30, 2012 2:59 pm
So folks, the next time you hear a liberal say something like … "Conservatives certainly do not seem to care much about feeding the poor, healing the sick or tending to the needs of the homeless," know of a certainty that person does not know what he/she is talking about (Liberals are not the ones trying to destroy the social safety net now are they?)
December 30, 2012 3:15 pm
"Liberals are not the ones trying to destroy the social safety net. " I am so glad that none of you could have heard my scream over that one! Without a doubt, liberals are out of touch! I could say so much more, but why bother when you all know it and John is closed to hearing it.
December 30, 2012 3:38 pm
I hear you Marianne. John is being moved … he's fighting it. But I know a tender heart when I see one.
December 30, 2012 4:39 pm
Have you had some kind of experience with the safety net that was unsatisfactory? I am open to hearing about it if you have.
December 30, 2012 4:36 pm
I tried to call you today Paulie.
December 30, 2012 4:38 pm
Liberals invented the government processes through which the poor can access food they might never have been able to obtain without them – – such things as aid for dependent children, wic, food stamps, unemployment compensation . . .you know the drill by now so that statement is somewhat inaccurate in my view.
December 30, 2012 4:43 pm
We are all SOMEBODY'S children MJ.
December 30, 2012 4:57 pm
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
John 8:44
December 30, 2012 9:54 pm
Guess what? I know what happiness is.
December 30, 2012 11:27 pm
Garbage is cool!
I love garbage and i love dumps because I have eaten out of dumpsters behind fast food restaurants before they found out and drizzled clorox all over the contents to keep me out of it – – that was in leaner days when I was more of a po boy! I have a great deal of respect for garbage, dumps and dumpsters.
December 30, 2012 6:38 pm
First off, there is a huge difference between having a college degree and being educated. I have met people with advanced degrees who really don't have any skills beyond how to do well on tests. What I consider an education is having the real world skills to survive on your own.
Let's do a thought experiment: Your car has broken down on a country road and you can't get a cell phone signal. Who do you think is more likely to be able to actually help you–the college professor in the Prius with the rainbow "Celebrate Diversity" sticker in the window, or the redneck in the beat up pickup truck? Who do think is more likely to actually stop and see if you need help?
The other issue here is that liberals and conservatives define compassion differently. For liberals, compassion means getting a person onto a government assistance program, for conservatives compassion means helping a person stay off government assistance.
December 30, 2012 6:45 pm
Misha, I was shocked when I was going to graduate school (at age 54). "ALL" they know is in the "outdated" books they teach from. They have no common sense and do NOT like the student knowing the "latest" research on a specific subject because their books are always outdated.
I have NO respect for the overly educated people.
A Red Neck is always the one who gives you the HONEST truth about anything because there is no complications about it….it is black and white to them. That's the way it should be. IF anything is too complicated…something is not right about it…or there is a hidden agenda.
December 30, 2012 7:37 pm
What a great point Misha!
December 30, 2012 7:45 pm
What going to a university does teach? It teaches you HOW and where to find information. That's it!
That is the bottom line.
There was an erroneous idea that if someone stuck with school for 4 yrs, they'd be a good employee…Welp! Folks! That just isn't true.
I was a legal secretary and had to teach the NEW lawyer how to draw up legal pleadings.
December 30, 2012 9:53 pm
What going to a university does teach? It teaches you HOW and where to find information. That's it! (It also hones critical thinking skills that give an advantage over the mundane and it opens doors that lower education cannot pry open and it broadens the individual and enriches the overall life experience. Most of the time, a college education can be the difference between a lifetime working at a low-skill,no-pay job and actually progressing up someone's corporate ladder.
December 31, 2012 2:18 am
You are sadly out of touch. Do you honestly believe that the employment prospects for a 22-year old with a four-year degree (the attendant debt) are better than those for 22-year old with four years of work experience and no degree? If so, you haven't tried looking for work recently.
December 31, 2012 6:46 am
My son, the computer genius who works for a major American food distribution center as a marketing analyst and regional sales presentation clown has a college degree and knocks down $100,000 + a year for little more than sitting on his rear end and hob nobbing with executive types – – He has the college degree.
My other son, the karate student, rebel and decidedly 47% dependent works (when he feels like working) at various restaurants (changes jobs a lot) and barely makes enough to scrape himself, his wife and their child through each day. He chose to quit school before graduating High School.
My one rightist acquaintance finished college, got his degree(s) and became a practicing psychologist and became very well-to-do (rich).
My other son, the average everyday sort of joe, finished High School and now works for some right wing christian who runs construction in the summer and spring and who pays his help "bottom of the barrel" wages (No benefits) and who takes great pride in telling my son that he isn't worth two cents and that if he had lived like the hypocrite I am talking about lived he could have had what the hypocrite has and everything other demeaning and nasty put down he can come across with.
Don't even pretend to tell me that a college degree isn't worth it.
By the way, – – have YOU tried looking for work lately?
I will bet my bottom dollar that YOU aren't taking any of those damned "Gubmint" handouts such as social security and medicare, are you?
Good job!
Proud of you!
December 30, 2012 9:46 pm
for conservatives compassion means helping a person stay off government assistance. (I find they are best at accomplishing this on behalf of their overseas labor forces in the places where they send American jobs.)
December 31, 2012 2:23 am
Please. Do some research. Find yourself some lists of top corporate donors to conservative and liberal candidates and see for yourself who is doing more overseas outsourcing.
December 31, 2012 8:17 am
Me? I'm a high school dropout who has been working since I was 16. I'll admit, I've tried to get government handouts, when I was homeless, but the system is set up to discourage getting out of the system–unless you are willing to milk the system full time and give up on trying to support yourself, you can't live on that "safety net" and it's easier to get a job.
The welfare system primarily benefits the career bureaucratics who administer it, creates a class of career welfare recipients who can be counted on to vote however they are told, and offers damn near nothing to the working poor of this nation.
Talk to people who actually are poor, not just people who claim to care about "the poor" as if they are some crippled sub-species. The system rewards irresponsible behavior, penalizes any attempt to become self-sufficient, and allows the rich and powerful to feel good about being "charitable" with other people's money.
I don't want your charity. I want to be left alone and allowed to work so I don't need it.
December 31, 2012 9:32 am
Good for you!
What you gonna do when you can't work any more?
December 31, 2012 10:15 am
Well, since your government is taxing me so highly that I an't save for retirement, I guess I'll die. I sure as hell won't be able to get any of the money I paid into social security back–that's been paid out a half dozen times already, mostly to people who have never even tried to get a job.
Try leaving your wallet at home and living for a week in the bosom of this compassionate society you're created. All this welfare state is smoke and mirrors, it taxes the working class to enrich the government.
I agree, it would be nice if there were systems in place to help those people who are cold and hungry, but the government isn't going to do it, no matter how much money you give them. It's the wrong tool for the job.
You just don't get it. WELFARE IN THIS COUNTRY IS A CON GAME. You think that you can just vote for a liberal politician and he'll fix all those smelly poor people so you won't have to deal with them. They spend a couple of bucks getting their pictures taken with "the poor" and pocket the rest. Do you believe that anyone working in the government welfare business actually wants to do something serious about poverty? They'll loose their six figure incomes and benefits if the problem goes away.
The "War On Poverty" has been going on for half a century and poverty owns more of America than it did we started. Maybe it's time to look for an exit strategy while we still can.
December 31, 2012 4:16 pm
The "kick the right wingers out and vote democrats in" strategy. Tell me, John, since the dems got in and our deficit went from 4 trillion to 16 trillion, Americans are left to be raped and killed in Benghazi, there is no real fiscal plan by this administration except to blame the Republicans, and obamacare will literally bankrupt this country so DOES IT LOOK LIKE THAT STRATEGY IS WORKING? Just wanted to shout it out to you, John, in case yout hearing was as bad as your perception! How do you feel about the fact that Muslim businesses will be exempt from having to sign on to Obmaacare yet Christian organizations cannot take the same exemption? Ya, that strategy is a real winner, John! Got any other great ideas?
December 31, 2012 5:11 pm
You answered nothing. Tell me how much better we are off now than before the Democrats took over the Senate and Whitehouse? Your answer was robotic at best. Use your mind, John.
January 1, 2013 2:43 am
I grew up very poor, John and I understand what it is like to be hungry and not have nice things. And, oh yeah, while I was a single mother raising a child, I worked two and three jobs to support her. I am all for helping those who need help. I am NOT for enabling those who can work but don't. Surely you are not foolish enough to believe that all those on welfare are "hard working" people who just can't get a job or are too sick to work??? You are that taken in, are you, John? I worked for the county and I know how the system is worked and abused. Do you? Because of he deadbeats who take advantage of the system, it ties it up so that those who truly need the help have to wait or don't receive what they need. Check it out, John, instead of just spouting off.
January 1, 2013 12:13 pm
Well John, I have to say that I somewhat agree with you here. The system definitely needs to be revamped so that those who truly are in need get what they need as that was the purpose of welfare from the beginning. Now it has turned out to be just a free handout. I know 3 people who are on 'disability" because they claim that they are too depressed to work! And simply based on their own doctor's approval, they get full disability! I know each of them and they laugh all the way to the bank to cash their checks. They are working on the side doing what they want because they get their disability and have no one keeping tabs. And we are paying for that, John! It has to frustrate you, also. In California, do you know how many people get a doctor to sign a "medical marijuana" prescription for them? They have a bad back. They hurt their toe. Whatever excuse they have, they get to buy marijuana and use it legally and the taxpayers are paying for this! I am talking out of control abuse of the system here. Marijuana has some medicinal benefits for certain diseases but now it is used for every excuse under the sky! Where is accountability? There is none.
January 1, 2013 12:20 pm
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The Gift of our Lack of Ability
I was actually going to post this thought with a picture today but I just can't bring myself to do it…
I got so frustrated today trying to take a picture of one of the most beautiful sunsets I've seen in quite a while. Nothing I tried to do with my camera would do it anything close to justice. It was so irritating to me! I wanted to share this with everyone and the picture I did end up posting was so lame compared to what the real masterpiece looked like in front of me. Now here's the thing, if I would have only seen the picture and not the real thing I would have thought it was incredible, and I wouldn't have really thought that there was too much more to it.
Sometimes I feel this way about God. Or what God can do. I have all of these incredible pictures of dreams in my heart, but a lot of days things seem to be more work then fun, more heartache than rejoicing or more gray than pink. I tend to settle for the picture version of life because I can't see the rest of it. No one can show me the real beauty except for God, like that sunset tonight that I couldn't share with anyone else…they would have had to see it for themselves tonight. But the tricky part is that I have to train myself to recognize what God's showing me because He does it in a different way than the world, as well meaning as it and the people in it can be sometimes, can ever show me.
On the other hand I can also get frustrated on the opposite end of things when I'm trying to get someone to see the incredible beauty and excitement that God has for them in their lives. When someone can't see their worth, when someone won't get rid of poisonous sin or guilt or regret or un-forgiveness in their life it breaks my heart. But I try and take on the role of savior in their lives rather than fully giving them up to God, therefore holding myself back at the same time by not fully trusting that God has the only tools it takes to paint the canvas of all of our lives.
My friend Liz read me the coolest quote last night that she had re-tweeted from a pastor (I'm super retarded with twitter so I didn't see it, she's chosen to face her fears and tackle twitter and now I think I'm going to have to make a new effort). It brought goosebumps to the back of my neck. The quote said, "What to a child seems an impossibility is quite easy to his father, so even our greatest difficulties are simple to God." (tweeted by John Burke). The way this put it in terms of a child and an adult really made sense to me for this concept that seems to be repeated over and over. The kids in my life think things I can do without a second though are completely impossible and entirely too hard for them to ever do…it really made something click.
It wasn't when I was standing in awe of God's creation in that sunset tonight, but rather afterwards when I was trying to share it with others that I was struck with how much BIGGER my God is than I ever give Him credit for. I think I have the capability of re-creating His masterpiece in my own life or in others? No way, I can't even come close! How much time do I waste trying to be God of my own life, and especially trying to be God in others lives! Lord forgive me for trying to plagiarize Your creativity and masterpiece and then for getting frustrated with you for not showing up like I know You're capable of.
May I remember from this PINK sunset, (it really was a glorious pink), to always, always ALWAYS simply point people towards your creation instead of trying to re-create it on my own. Instead of showing pictures, may I tilt their chin towards the heavens so they get the FULL picture that only You can show.


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Brekkott Chapman called the guy who'd been following him around the country for much of the 2013 calendar season to tell him exactly what he wanted to hear.
When he did, Larry Krystkowiak was speechless.
Chapman's commitment to the University of Utah Monday remains a major coup for a Runnin' Utes program entering their third season under Krystkowiak and third in the Pac-12 Conference. The Roy High School senior was ranked the 49th prospect overall nationwide by ESPN.com and is considered one of the most versatile talents in the country.
The decision was Utah after a year-long recruiting battle with coaches from major programs from all over the West Coast and Chapman said much of the credit went to Krystkowiak's relentlessness as well as the environment of the university and program.
"It's just the way I feel when I'm down there," Chapman explained. "It's a feeling I haven't had on any other campuses I've visited. That's a huge thing to me."
That feeling is being close to home and playing for a coach like Krystkowiak who made Chapman his main target and went full bore after the skilled 6-foot-8 lefty. Chapman said Utah started to gain steam in his mind the last couple of weeks and said the "good family environment" helped his arduous choice that much easier. He added that being able to stay close to home played a role in his commitment to Utah.
"I really thought it would be the best decision for me," he said. "I've been thinking about it for a little while and one day it just popped into my head while I was dealing with the last AAU tournament. Coach K has been dedicated to me. That was a big part of it. That was a big factor. It shows that they were dedicated to me and that I was their No. 1 guy they wanted."
The last few days have been overwhelming Chapman said.
His phone hasn't stopped ringing with calls or buzzing with text messages and added that folks on Twitter have really embraced his commitment to Utah.
"It's been a lot of congratulations," he said. "It's been really good."
Chapman said he's spoken to both Utah sophomore forward Jordan Loveridge and incoming freshman guard Parker Van Dyke this week, adding that both former Utah prep stars have been ecstatic over his decision and are optimistic about the future of the program.
The Roy star picked Utah over a litter of prominent college basketball programs including Gonzaga, Arizona, Arizona State, BYU and Utah State. In a report by the Tribune earlier this week following Chapman's commitment, it was said that teams from the ACC, SEC and Big 12 called in the last seven days in an attempt to enter the recruiting process following a stellar AAU season with Utah Prospects.
Still growing, Chapman's skill set is that of a combo forward, able to take opponents off the dribble with his nifitness as well as stretching the opposing defense with great range from behind the arc. His creativity on the offensive end and ability to distribute the ball has helped round out his offensive game.
And now that his recruiting fiasco is in the books and he's one year away from donning the red and white, Chapman said he's very relieved and is ready to move forward with his final year with the Roy Royals.
"It's time to start working on high school and working on the present," he said.
-Chris Kamrani
Twitter: @chriskamrani


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Last week: 25 (+0) Record: 3-6 CJ Spiller is having a ridiculous year. He leads all eligible running backs in YPC by a yard and a half over Adrian Peterson, who is 2nd. Spiller is at 7.3. Peterson is at 5.8 He's at 4.3 yards per carry after contact, which is about an average total yards per carry. Doug Martin is next at 3.7. He ranks 14th in the league in rushing yards despite having just 87 carries. No one else who has fewer than 100 carries ranks higher than 25th. If you add in his receiving yardage, he has 929 yards on just 115 touches. They have to find someone to get him the ball more. Fred Jackson is out this week, so expect a huge game from him. It's a shame the Bills two best offensive players play the same position. That would be the Bills' luck. Studs RB CJ Spiller: Rushed for 70 yards (35 after contact) on 9 attempts, 2 broken tackles, allowed 4 catches for 61 yards on 4 attempts LG Andy Levitre: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 49 pass block snaps, run blocked for 34 yards...
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Saving and Investing: Introduction
Published on - April 2nd, 2007 (Modified on - July 24th, 2009) (by J.D. Roth)
This is the first in a series that will occupy the "Money Hacks" slot at Get Rich Slowly during April, which is National Financial Literacy Month.
While browsing YouTube a couple weeks ago, I stumbled upon some short videos about saving and investing. They were low-key and low-tech, and I might have dismissed them except that the information they contained was solid and easy-to-understand.
Intrigued, I contacted Michael Fischer, the man who created the videos. We spent half an hour chatting on the phone, and discovered that we have similar objectives — our aim is to increase financial literacy. Michael even published a book on the subject. He writes:
This subject is not about greed, short-cuts, opinions or speculation — it is about being informed, and about being rewarded for participating in our financial system in order to provide a better life for ourselves and others.
Not understanding saving and investing means not being able to evaluate investment options, it means missed opportunities, and ultimately often very serious financial problems. Problems that can arise because of a lack of financial literacy include:
- Making bad investment choices
- Not understanding investment choices
- Not saving because of a lack of confidence
- Not making use of government saving incentives that allow taxes to be saved
- Not enough money at retirement
- Too much debt
- Not understanding what is happening in the economy and the financial world around us
On the other hand, by understanding and acting through proper saving and investing principles, financial freedom is a very real and possible outcome for many of us.
Here, then, are the first two videos in the series. The first is an introduction to the subject. In the second, Michael shares a bit of his background and describes why he decided to write Saving and Investing and to make these videos.
Introduction to Saving and Investing (2:19)
Michael's Background (3:24)
This may seem tedious, but I encourage you to stick with it. These videos are short. Fischer does a good job of presenting things clearly. If you watch the entire series day-by-day, you will increase your financial literacy. Starting tomorrow, I will provide additional commentary and offer links to supplementary information for each video.
Michael Fischer spent nine years at Goldman Sachs, advising some of the largest private banks, mutual fund companies and hedge funds in the world on investment choices. Look for more episodes of Saving and Investing at Get Rich Slowly every weekday during the month of April. For more information, visit Michael's site, Saving and Investing, or purchase his book.
This article is about Basics, Money Hacks, Savings
A few weeks ago I decided to dedicate this month to financial education. It is easy getting through life balancing your checkbook but without concrete knowledge of what to do with the money you have you pretty much end up nowhere. Thanks for a great post.
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This turned out delicious, so delicious I made it again the next day, because there weren't any leftovers to accompany the turkey. I added a bit of liquid cream to the potatoes with just a bit of the potato water (didn't use all the reserve water noted in recipe) So easy and quick to make. Will make again for sure.
Sage and sweet potatoes is a nice combo of flavors. I will say that I adjusted the recipe similar to another reviewer - first I browned the butter and then added a little chopped garlic and the sage to the butter just at the end of browning. Then I mixed the butter in with the roasted, mashed sweet potatoes and some salt and pepper. Delicious. Great alternative to regular mashed potatoes.
This was a delicious departure from the traditionally sugary sweet potato recipes! I sauteed the sage and also a minced garlic clove in the butter before adding to the potatoes. I also added a little bit of milk for creaminess. Will definitely make again!
This recipe was absolutely delicious in its simplicity. There are not many savory sweet potato recipes, and this one really highlighted the natural flavors of sweet potatoes with just a hint of sage. The butter added a creamy richness without being too heavy. We had these with goose - a perfect pairing.
Awesome. I baked the potatoes (since I had a chicken on the rotisserie) and used milk in addition to the butter to add some liquids back. I added some garlic, and let it steep in the milk / butter together with the sage for a while. Delicious! Will make it on Thanksgiving!
So simple and so delicious. Who would have known - and there I was always baking, roasting, or making pies from my sweet potatoes. Instead of mashing with the water I added a dolllop of homemade creme fraiche (the Mexican-style crema). Served with a Sinaloa-style chicken marinated in a mixture of ground onion, garlic, spices, and orange juice.
EXCELLENT! Served this at Thanksgiving and got rave reviews from everyone! I added in a bit extra sage.
I use half yams and half sweet potatoes. We love this, easy to make, and lots of leftovers for two! Next time, I will try omitting the mashing with potato water, and use can milk!


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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBOC/AP)- Gov. Martin O'Malley has appointed members of a new board to focus on school safety issues.
The governor on Monday named five members to the Maryland Center for School Safety Governing Board. The appointments went into effect immediately.
The board includes four members of the public, including Lorig Charkoudian, the executive director of Community Mediation Maryland and a parent of a public school student. O'Malley also appointed Theresa Detorie, the director of security at the Bryn Mawr School for Girls, as a representative of a nonpublic school.
Valerie Carr, a school bus driver with 25 years of experience with the Prince George's County Public Schools Transportation Department, will serve as a representative of school bus drivers. And Elizabeth Watson Ray, a special education teacher at Aberdeen Middle School, has been appointed as an undesignated public member.
State Superintendent of Schools Lillian Lowery will chair the board.
The board will focus on disseminating information on best practices, providing training and technical assistance and gathering data on school safety issues.
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