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BBQ anyone?
It's a holiday weekend and I'm guessing most people will be attending some sort of BBQ over the next few days. So have some fun this weekend and watch some Dodger baseball…
Tonight at 6:10 at COL on KCAL
Tomorrow at 5:10 at COL on KCAL
Sunday at 12:10 at COL on PRIME
And then back home for the longest homestand of the year. In fact, it's probably been several years since we had a 13-game stretch at home, so it's a chance to play well in front of the home crowd. By the time that stretch of games is over, the team will have played 62 with 100 left to go.
Lots going on at the stadium…Manny Ramirez's BP jersey for kids, Kemp's action figure, Loney and Blake's poster (check out the behind-the scenes video from the hilarious shoot), Broxton's bobblehead and then the ThinkCure Weekend. It's going to be busy…
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Happy Memorial weekend everyone and be safe. A co-worker lost her husband last weekend because of a drunk driver. At 3:45 AM Saturday morning he was loading up the car parked infront of his house to go fishing when he was hit.
Let's do well in Colorado! Andre might be back on Monday.
Go Dodgers!
? Dodgers can always count on pitching
Think they forgot the rest of the sentence: …except for when Ned's in charge of obtaining it.
Or, when Joe decides to bring Haeger back.
Or, when Frank won't open his wallet.
From a previous thread……
I still think this would be a great promotion:
….. and Happy Anniversary nellyjune!
Why the hell is this writer trying to blame Paul for that run scoring yesterday? Even if he plays both of those hits like Clemente, the run still scores. Idiot.
Its like everything nowadays wannabe. Need a scapegoat to heap blame on and shift focus away from management. I didn't see anything yesterday that indicated they would've scored a run in the next 20 innings had that run not have scored. Certainly not from messers. Furcal, Manny and Sweeney.
Happy anniversary Nellyjune! 1988 ha? Wow! A very good year. I tell my boss I can't forget his anniversary at work since is 1988. He just shakes his head as I associate numbers he throw at me with the Dodgers.
Vin Scully is back today! Woohoo!
And congratulations to Jaime Jarrin who is in the D.R. He will be inducted into the Latino Hall of Fame. He will also be there for Lima's funeral.
BPB1 ~ at least we didn't get skunked for a three game series like the big bad Phillies did 🙂
What's telling about this year's team so far is, everytime it faces good pitching, it can't score. It can't even come close. If it wasn't for Billz' (I think it was Billz) gem against Jimenez, we would've lost that one too.
I'm not seeing anything that says this team can do anything even if it makes the playoffs, which is 50-50 as I see it right now. You've got to be able to scratch and claw out a run or two against these guys. And its not like Dumpster and Daisy are even having good years, let alone facing the likes of Halliday, Jimenez and Lincecum several more times this season.
I'm not seeing any character at all from the team this year. Not sure if its partly Manny dragging it down, but if it is, Ned should be true to his word and "deal with" anyone who doesn't want to be in L.A.
It also doesn't help to have a manager that you need to hold a mirror to his nose to see if he's still breathing. Nice to see him give ABs to Garrett Sweeney all the time too. JoJo just can't accept that when a guy's finished, he's finished.
Thanks for the anniversary wishes. It's been a crazy day here at school. I know, I shouldn't be here, but I am. With 5 school days left, it makes it hard to take these days off. The lesson plans alone aren't worth the trouble.
Love the promotion ideas – LOL!!!!
Okay Shad!!! I am scooping you!!! Gary Coleman "Whatcha Talkin' bout Willis" died at the age of 42 today.
Amen Dodgereric!!!!!!
Sorry Ward Dear…………..I seem to be stuck in PST once again at the most inopportune time too. Thanks for the wonderful reminder of what this weekend is all about.
Ned speaks this week: ?I have the sense we'll be in the market for pitching after the All-Star break.?
Ned speaks after the final 2009 Game 5 loss to Phillies in the NLCS: "We have real good pitchers, but we need to get better in the rotation."
You gotta love the vision, complexity, and consistency of our GM.
You are right on, Dodgereric. With all the hype of barbecues, travel and sales at the stores, we do forget to honor the veterans.
I would also like to say GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Emma, I do the same thing, associating certain years with what the Dodgers did (or didn't do) that year. Glad to find someone else with the same affliction!
One thing I do remember is the slugfests past Dodger teams had at Coors. Of course, that was long before the humidifed baseballs they use now. Piazza and Karros use to just rip the ball in Denver. And who can forget Nomo threw a no hitter on a rainy night at Coors. Let's hope the bats will come alive this weekend.
It is just plain silly to pin the "blame" on Paul's defense or lack thereof for yesterday's loss. It was only one run and as Shad said, the run would have scored even if Paul had played both balls cleanly. If anything, Paul had a bigger impact on the loss by not being able to drive in runs when he had the opportunity. It was just not his day and as I said yesterday, hopefully he will learn from it.
At some point, during a weekend of barbeques, baseball, playoff basketball and hockey, the Indianapolis 500, the Coca Cola 600, etc, etc – – can we all take just a few moments to remember what Memorial Day is for?
To all my Veteran friends, here on ITD or wherever you may be, God Bless you, God Rest you, and thank you so very much.
And may God continue to Bless America.
HIya Everybody
Let see, they give the ball to Monesterios and..er.
Well, we'll see
Hiya Everybody
Well let's see.
They give the ball to monesterios and..er
Well we'll see.
Hiya Everybody
This the third time I wrote this
Well they give the ball to Monasterios and..er
Well, we'll see
Hello, Hello
Kind of scary, isn't it Oldbrooklynfan? You're first start and they choose Colorado to do it!
Nick Green was designated for assignment.
I have a feeling this is not going to be a good night for our pitching.
OMG, here we go already…..this sucks. Loney should be in there for defensive purposes.
there has to be a better 5th starter option out there
This is UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!!
meanwhile in Memphis………………………
Andre has walked twice, had a single and has scored a run. The Topes are winning 5-1 behind Brent Leach's pitching 🙂
Go Andre'.
I am listening/watching the Rockies telecast and they are saying some great things about Jamey Carroll.
Andre's getting some fielding in too. Pitchers have changed, and it seems like all of a sudden all the balls are being hit to right field.
The Dodgers have to stop hitting toward third base, there's a regular vacuum cleaner over there.
Elbert was called up….I don't know if that's good or not?
Dang why him? I grew up watching that show.
I don't remember saying that lbirken must got me confuse with someone us.
Looks like we're o for one on HR reviews.
Andre' better get back MATT's catching up. lol
Alright Matthew Ryan Kemp!!!!!!!
Monosterios really isn't doing too terribly bad after that first inning and that questionable HR call. We just need to get some runs Dodgers!!!!
It looks like Troncoso will be taking over the pitching duties after this inning.
Oh, joy, Garrett Sweeney is on deck!
Wow, a hit!
To bad Carlos didn't pitch 5 innings on May 1 and could had a win and wow when was the last time Anderson had a hit coming off the bench?
Well, this is looking much better boys!!!! Keep it up!!!!
Finally there one Stewart can't handle
Good going RUSSELL, finally got one past Stewart.
Well, well, well………………..Manny finally gets one!!!!!
let them boooo.
It sounds good.
meanwhile out in Memphis…………………………..
Jon Link is now pitching and he just had a homerun hit off him. The game is now tied 5-5. In Andre's last at-bat, he grounded out to third base. What seems to be a good thing is his timing and patience still seems to be intact and he is making contact, which is also good.
lol Mets got shutout and they shutout Phillies in that 3 games sweep. Look like the Red Sox had another position player to pitch just once I want to see how good Loney is pitching since he was a pitcher in college.
Nelly, thanks for the running commentary on Andre's progress.
Mmmmmm, do you all think maybe the bats have finally woken up?
Dang I knew Loney wasn't going to start urgh should've made that switch with Gonzales and just maybe Loney give me a PH homerun. Wow Lendale White was released and could be suspended
Man that Olivo has some gun.
sparkle ~ I hope so, especially Manny we could sure use him to get hot.
Yeah Loney leading off next inning.
Let's get some more runs boys!!!!
Great to see TRONCOSO go through an entire inning without giving up an HR.
Nice inning by Troncoso. It's good to see him get those ground balls. We need him to return to form.
Shad, I also saw that article about LenDale White. He sounds like a very troubled young man and I hope he can get his life turned around.
Loney LOVES hitting in Colorado – c'mon James!!
That would explain with the Tiants trading him to the Seahawks. Let's see Troncoso can pitch 2 scoreless inning.
Doesn't look like THAT's gonna happen, Shad. He's coming out.
El Tronco must feel better about that.
Don't we all.
Yeah I know and damn my dial up so freaking slow. After that hit 1 min ago as I type that Torre came out.
Wow Helton you just bail us out.
Killer KUO.
WTG Kuo huge K of Helton!
How come I can't never see titans right lol.
Go Nats 4-1 over SD
Good evening all.
Just checking in after the Celtics win. Hope they go all the way. Nice to see the Dodgers have the lead. Hope the bullpen holds it.
It's now your turn Belisario and I don't even want to see Broxton in this inning.
Amen Shad!
How ya doin' vl?
oops see=spell
Beli Beli
Yeah might see a Broxton vs Giambi matchup but I bet if Beliasario didn't get that last out and we would probably looking at a 4 outs save.
A few insurance runs would be very nice.
Sure seems strange to see Beimel pitching against us
Damn nice try Johnson.
6 out of the last 7 outs by strikeouts. Good job by the bullpen.
Heeeerrrre's Johnnnnnny time!
Not too bad sparkle. Luckily I'm off this weekend. Just glad I'm not traveling any where.
Until now 1-2 hbp damn
I wish that was fair easy dp.
Nail biting time . . . . .
First win for Carlos and like I said in the past or maybe I haven't him and Ely are a keepers.
Great win! Couldn't ask for a better start for the holiday weekend!
Nice win after some tense moments. WAY TO GO GUYS!!!!!
8 out of the last 10 outs were strikeouts.
What a finish!!! Another thrill ride by Broxton, but he got the job done. Great game overall by the bullpen 8 out of the last 10 outs by strikeouts. This was a very big win for the Dodgers to comeback after being down 4-0 and getting a game wining HR from Manny.
DENVER — Disabled Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored Friday night in the first game of a two-game Minor League rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque at Memphis.
Dodgers manager Joe Torre said Ethier, who played seven innings Friday night, will also play for Albuquerque Saturday night, fly home Sunday and will likely be activated Monday.
Ethier is recovering from a broken little finger on his right hand suffered two weeks ago Saturday in San Diego while taking batting practice.
Can't wait to see him back in Dodger blue.
Hello Emma.
Hello OldBrooklynFan!
Dang 1 hit shutout for Cain.
12:13 on my end…who knows what time it is in the ITD time-warp. Memorial weekend and it looks like the Dodgers are the class of the division…nobody really any better then the rest–except the Dodgers are 14-4 against the West. Get Cliff Lee to LA.
Dana Plato died Saturday 8 May 1999 Gary Coleman died yesterday Friday 28 May 2010
When Coleman died this make me think to go to both imdb page I knew the past history with them 2 getting into trouble and I knew Plato try to commit suicide but really didn't think Coleman did to with all the healthy problem. So I went to Plato message board and seen a post about her son commiting suicide ouch and it was on the 13th. I know probably wasn't a big deal on TV like his mom but this was an ex actress son that played on Different Stroke.
Hey! I just saw that Mike from Brooklyntrolleyblogger was here!
Oldbrooklynfan! Did you hear Mike on the radio on 1050ESPN radio a week ago Friday. I was at Dodger Stadium so I did not get a chance to hear him live but he has the MP3 there. He was part of four fans that were invited to the show.
I just got texted that Padilla committed some criminal act. Denver police conference at 2 .
I just got texted that Padilla committed some criminal act. Denver police conference at 2 .
By crzblue2 on May 29, 2010 12:51 PM
Yeah, I think it was called his pitching.
Nothing good happens at 3:51 am…except maybe blissful sleep.
I'd like to take this time to thank the Denver Police Dept. for doing more to assist the Dodgers starting rotation than Ned.
Any word on whether or not Charlie Haeger was with Padilla?
According the Ken Gernick, Padilla has not been charged with anything and is pitching a simulated game this afternoon at Coors. Feel free to add any comments that just scream to be made at this time.
Too busy LMAO!!!!!!!! You guys are hilarious!!!
I heard they were going to charge Padilla with speeding, but then they took a look at the radar gun…
LMAO! Good ones guys on Padilla! Now how about a caption for the picture of Kemp in my blog? It was put by the Dodgers and I don't know what they were thinking when they posted that drawing. I know you guys would come out with good ones. You can put them here.
Unconfirmed sources say Padilla may be investigated for impersonating a major league pitcher.
DENVER (AP) – Dodgers starter Vicente Padilla threw a 45-pitch simulated game this afternoon at Coors field, but couldn't make it out of the first inning.
LA Times this morning, talking about Brandon Wood and what to do with him (he's out of options), came up with SCI: Sudden Convenient Injury. Ned and Joe could write a book….
RIP, Dennis Hopper…one of my favorite bizarre people.
We don't need no stinky Padilla hahaha.
Wow Yankees blew a 10-5 lead and lost to the Indians 13-11
Dang Choo goes 0/6 with 1 k's suck and the Indians had 13 runs snd 13 hits and I get any good stats from him.
Dang Choo – is that Shin-Soo's brother?
"Torre indicated that Elbert is likely to be returned to Triple-A when Charlie Haeger returns from a Minor League rehab assignment for plantar fasciitis. Torre said he expects Haeger to be the fifth starter again…"
Oh goodie!
Does Joe have old-timers? Honestly, the only way you let Haeger anywhere near the mound is if you completely can't remember what he's done there before.
Not good news, BPB1! I'd rather have Loney pitch. I heard he was pretty good 🙂
"Attorney David Lane told 9NEWS pitcher Vicente Padilla was accused of attending a club with a woman and then slapping her when they went back to his downtown Denver hotel."
"Denver Police say they investigated the allegations and did not find enough evidence to recommend that charges be filed against Padilla and say he will not be arrested."
Surprised he didn't take a baseball and throw a high, hard one at her…….or maybe that's why he "allegedly" slapped her, because she wouldn't let him throw a hard one!
Seriously, wouldn't you rather have Monasterios throwing lefthanded than have Haeger back in the rotation?
BTW, sac fly for Dre in the top of the first in Memphis.
What's really bad about Haeger pitching, BPB1, is that he will be used on the day Joe decides to rest the starters. With no chance of scoring enough runs to make up for what Haeger will allow.
I would rather have anyone than a knuckleballer out there. No disrespect to Haeger; if he had better command of the floater and enough of a fastball to keep the hitters off guard I might think differently. We have seen nothing of the sort but clearly Joe is desperate to find someone to throw out there.
That might not be so bad Tru. Pitching Haeger's a throw-away game anyway.
Josh Lindblom: ERA 6.56 BA .455
Who knew?
Oh well, first things first and that is tonight's game.
Hi Everybody
Last night's game was fantastic and I hope the Dodgers can follow that act.
I see another old friend or should I say foe Aaron Cook will be on the mound for the Rockies and we'll counter with Kuroda, who will try to ruin Jim Tracy's anniversary as Rockies' manager.
And, now, batting 2nd for tonights game…Garrett Sweeney. Ellis is catching and DeWitt is back in there.
No Emma, I didn't.
Yes Kuroda was off but Manny didn't help on that fly he missed in left in foul territory.
We have two old-timers playing the largest outflield in the majors….not very smart movve by Joe…Matt's going to be runnung all over the place to back up Manny and Garrett.
Hope Kuroda settles down.
I guess Xavier Paul would have caught that one, but that's what you have to live with when Manny is out there.
We wuz robbed on that one.
Well, SOS, we can't get runners in with timely hits. Anderson sucks!!!!!!! What else is new??
When the hell is Dewitt going to show a little power??? No home runs as yet.
Not much power from Loney or Furcal even when he's healthy!!!
Come on guys.
Get it back together….
Well, SOS, we can't get runners in with timely hits. Anderson sucks!!!!!!! What else is new??
When the hell is Dewitt going to show a little power??? No home runs as yet.
Not much power from Loney or Furcal even when he's healthy!!!
Come on guys.
Get it back together….
The Rocks getting timely hits. If we don't get it together the next couple of innings, this one will be over.
Thanks alot Furcal.
It doesn't help that Kuroda is pitching so badly.
Kurota's just throwing batting practice. Everything hit hard.
Hallady pitch a complete/no hitter oh boy Ned .
I never seen Kuroda this bad in quite some time. Maybe it was the extra day.
And he's not getting much help defensively either.
Make that a prefect game.
Ethier, we need you badly.
We're in deep poop!!!!
oldbrooklynfan ~ This is probably his worst outing of the year. He also had another bad one against the Rockies on May 7 in LA.
That May 7th start wasn't as bad as this.
I know, that's what makes this one his worst of the season so far.
This game is quite a dud! The Suns forgot to show up for the Laker game. The Stanley Cup Final is a tight back & forth game though. Flyers-Blackhawks tied 4-4 in the 2nd period.
Bout time Joe got the hook on Kuroda!
What's about this stadium that we can't seem to get 2 good pitching good in a rows? Paging a rookie Nomo where are you?
I was just checking out the May 7th game and the big difference was that the Dodgers were in the game during the first 5 inning and it was a close game.
I surely hope the Suns don't ever show tonight.
Wow nice catch Dewitt hope we can get out of this inning with them scorign none.
Aaaaaand it goes from bad to worse………..
I guess that was much to ask which Elbert was Kuo #2.
That was so luck Smith.
That game is insane 5-5.
Well, enough of this poop, I'm going to bed. We getting shut out for the third time in 5 games. This sucks.
I think it's safe to say that this game is over, I just hope we can avoid being shutout for the third time in the last five games.
Another thing on May 7th Kuroda pitched into the 6th inning 5.1 and gave up 4 earn runs. That was much better than tonight. He might've had too much time off.
That extra day.
Such hypocrites you pathetic Rockies fan do you guys forget you have Giambi on your team?
I guess Miller will pitch as long as he can tonight.
I noticed Miller is all covered up. I can't see any tattoos. I wonder if the league is making him do that on purpose?
Well at least it's not a shutout.
Well at least it's not a shutout.
OBF They might need some divine intervention to pull this one out.
That's how you can tell Torre's still into the game he wanted a hitter up there and he'll use another reliever.
Interesting. An error, a flare dying quail. A few more bounces may be needed….
I wonder when Anderson last had an eye checkup.
I've seen enough of GA. Why didn't Torre pinch hit for him with Reed Johnson?
GA reminds me of Andru.
meanwhile in Memphis………………….
The Isotopes won 16-6. Andre had a Sac Fly (enchanted…ummmmm BPB1 already mentioned it), reached on an error, was hit by a pitch (that's the last thing he needs) and had single. He had 2 RBIs and scored 3 runs. They actually bothered to take a photo for his stat page and he has the look of "You have got to be kidding me!!" on his face.
Andre ~ You are more than welcome to come back tomorrow and be ready to play on Monday. We need you bad!!!!
Tracy's not taking any chances.
I mean Andruw. GA reminds me of him.
11-3 Goodnight all.
I guess you all know that Haeger is likely to start on Tuesday 🙂
…………oh yes, I remember all that talk about Andre batting in front of Manny.
Stick a fork in them. They're done.
G'night all. Maybe they get the rubber game tomorrow.
Booooooooooohooooooooooooo Haeger WTG Tracy on your 100th win with the Rockies.
Another night to forget.
Wow what a game 6-5 BlackHawks.
Note to Andre ~ Next time you hit a walk-off Grand Slam, make sure you don't break your ankle like Kendry Morales did today after he hit one for the Angels. I don't care what team you root for, when things like that happen, it makes you stop and take notice. That and Huff (Indians) being drilled in the head by an A. Rod line drive…………..scary stuff.
Wow, nelly, didn't know that happened. Weird season for the Los Angeles Angels of Orange County California. Halladay throws a perfect game, and the Dodgers are readying Haeger for another start. Nice going, Frank. Great ownership.
Yeah I just seen the replay of that game on the news just because I felt alsleep watching the game and didn't look good and they just said he could be out for the season.
You don't see that often when someone getting trade to a new team and his pitcher a prefect game no hitter. What probably suck is this probably was Halladay 1st even no hitter because I know he never had pitched a prefect game before in all those year with the Blue Jays.
Geez I must be high when I wrote that first sentence and I really hate making dumb silly mistake when I mean he pitches instead of his pitcher and like I said months ago that I hate english class.
Happy Memorial Day. Thanks to the sacrifices our young men and women are making today, the sacrifices America's many veterans have made in the past, and, most importantly on this "Memorial" day, the ultimate sacrifice many have given over the years, we have the freedom to continue our way of life at home, the strength to stay united as a country in the face of adversity, and the chance to think about the meaning of those sayings "All gave some, some gave all," and "Freedom isn't free".
We can never thank you enough.
The bday boy is getting the day off. We go from having 2 defensive liability in the OF to none lol.
3 Thoughts.
Funny that on a day where Halliday (Who many here wanted the Blue to persue) throws a perfecto, our "Ace" who is on the DL is being questioned by the police.
Maybe Haeger has photo's of Torre?
The last time we were smoked by the Rockies we won the next 9 games, with Kersh going in the 1st one. Let's hope history repeats itself!!!
Happy Memorial Day Everyone! Lets win this one, win the series, and head home for a long home stand.
Wow do they need an ump at 2nd bases? I'm watching the Mariners/Angels games and the ball hit the ump and cost the Angels an out to end the innings and now the Mariners have runners on 1st and 2nd.
Well it cost the Angels a 1 run and it could've been another 1 but Aybar made a good thrown home to get that 2nd run but that suck Saunders should've been out of the inning given up none.
WTG Loney. That will teach them not to play you to pull. Damn that Cargo! He robbed us again.
And Johnny says: Fu-Q Y'all and have a great Memorial Day everyone!!
Nice another walkoff and the Angels players waited for him on the grass.
Damn it the Giants tied it up in the 9th and won on a walk off hit by Torres in the 10th.
Thanks for winning today Dodgers!!!! I was at a baseball tourney with my son, and I was listening to the game here and there, along with the race today (which didn't have such a good ending for my driver, but it could've been alot worse too).
Have a wonderful Memorial Day, and thank you to all the military (past and present) who have put their lives on the line everyday for our country.
Josh and everyone!
Happy and safe Memorial Day!
Necesitamos un nuevo ….thread (not sure on the Spanish word here).
I got my Andre shirt undeneath my red, white and blue USA soccer jersey. You can see my Andre shirt since is mostly white.
Welcome back Andre!
That was a waste of Elbert really did we need to call him up? Since we was all busy yeterday. Look like Schlichting is called up and they opt Elbert.
Wait a second Nick Green doesn't have to clear waiver? Why in the heck didn't we DFA a weeks ago?
lineup: Furcal 6 Kemp 8 Ethier 9 Ramirez 7 Loney 3 Blake 5 Martin 2 DeWitt 4 Billingsley 1
Welcome home Dodgers!!!!
Welcome back Andre "Everyday Dre'/Captain Clutch" Ethier!!!
It will be great to see him out in right field and in his rightful spot in the lineup.
My appreciation to all those who gave their lives creating and preserving our Nation and blessings to the good families from which our heroes come from. To all those who have served and are presently in harms way ~ Thank You.
It's a regular party in here…isn't it?


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Over the past few weeks, the rumor mill has churned out many variations of its latest tidbit: that Microsoft's next console will require a constant Internet connection. Central to the debate over this possibility is whether console gamers and the Internet infrastructure they use is ready for such a requirement. In answer to that crucial question, Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat has offered a qualified "yes."
When asked about the prospect of an always-online console by The Guardian recently, Mallat said the final call would have to come from Sony and Microsoft. But he then went on to offer his own thoughts on the issue, saying, "I would say a lot of people are already always online through other devices—I would suspect that the audience is ready."
Ubisoft has of course taken heat in the past for using DRM that required some sort of Internet connection check to confirm the authenticity of players' PC games. More recently, Microsoft Studios Creative Director Adam Orth suggested customers complaining about always-online rumors should learn to "deal with it," a sentiment that garnered support from Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski (but Orth might have lost his job in the process).
Still, Mallat qualified his support for potential "always online" consoles by noting that the feature has to be both unobtrusive and actually beneficial for the end user. "As soon as players don't have to worry [about their online connection], they will only take into account the benefits that those services bring," he said. "And I agree, these services need to provide clear benefits. It's important to be able to provide direct connections between us and our consumers. Whether that's extra content or online services, a lot of successful games have that."
The extent that most gamers would actually have to "worry" about a stable Internet connection is a hotly debated topic. A 2010 study found that 27 percent of Xbox 360 owners in the US didn't connect their systems to the Internet, but that proportion has likely come down in the years since. Still, many gamers have concerns about the stability of those Internet connections or access to reliable broadband in certain geographic or practical circumstances.
Regardless, it's hard to see any kind of "clear benefits" to players from the prospect of a strict online requirement for an entire console. Remember, the system that's being described in current leaks and rumors wouldn't just require an online connection for features like online multiplayer or streaming video or leaderboards. This system would extend the online requirement to traditionally single-player games that don't currently need any online connection at all.
We suppose we could envision some sort of ad-subsidized console that requires an Internet connection to show marketing messages in exchange for free or cheap hardware and software. Perhaps having a guarantee that every player is always online could let some games provide handy, aggregate gameplay data to other players, even in single-player mode. Other than these limited examples, though, it's hard to envision any sort of online requirement that is actually an improvement over the kind of online options that are currently available in countless games, at least from the player's perspective.
Of course, from the publisher's point of view, an always-online console brings plenty of benefits, from anti-piracy authentication to player monitoring and data collection to simple marketing opportunities. But "clear benefits" to the player? Maybe we're just not being imaginative enough...

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Food accessories, like this neoprene sleeve for ice pops, tend to seem like contrived clutter... until you remember that everyone, at one point in their miserable lives, has used a beer KOOZIE-LIKE HOLDER like it ain't no thang.
Which is why I think the IceHuggy ($6.99) deserves a break and should be spared from ridicule. It was invented by a mother of six, so her little ones' hands didn't freeze around their summer snacks. It's not the kids' fault they can't drink beer and look cool like the rest of us. Beer KOOZIE-LIKE HOLDERS keep your hands warm and your adult beverage icy cold—the children shouldn't have to endure frost bite for the sake of a little warm weather refreshment either.
I know, I know: Making fun of these Popsicle condoms would be easy. But would it be deserved? [Foodbeast]


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It all started with me helping my mother in kitchen, where I was fascinated by the amazing world of spices and vegetables, sweets and savouries, all combined to churn out simple but delicious and memorable meals.
It was this simplicity of traditional Sindhi food that prompted me to come up with a collection of such delicious recipes,before they completely lose their importance in modern kitchens.
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The Porsche Panamera has quickly earned credentials as one of the world's best large sports sedans. It has the luxury, space and performance to go toe to toe with cars like the Aston Martin Rapide and Maserati Quattroporte, not to mention more familiar luxury-sport models such as the Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series. Panamera's core engineering values will feel very familiar to longtime Porsche enthusiasts.
For the Panamera's second model year, Porsche has introduced the 2011 Panamera V6. Powered by a 300-horspower 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, with optional all-wheel drive, this new base model might be the most impressive Panamera of all. We can't think of another large luxury sedan that delivers the V6's combination of exhilaration, practicality and impressive fuel economy (18 mpg city, 27 highway, according to the EPA).
The Panamera's unique two-box exterior design is based on two objectives: Porsche styling heritage and space efficiency. The look seems to be a love-hate proposition, with haters ahead slightly and very little middle ground. Yet those who can embrace the styling will be rewarded with a truly substantial, satisfying automobile.
The Panamera is only slightly smaller than the BMW 7 Series, and it delivers the sporting performance of a world-class sports sedan with the comfortable ride and refinement of a luxo-cruiser. Those extremes required a lot of careful engineering. Porsche builds the body from lightweight materials and puts the engine low and as far back as possible. The Panamera's standard adjustable suspension can change the ride from soft but stable to race track-ready.
All Panamera models are fast, as is expected from Porsche. The new V6 hits 60 mph in as little as 5.6 seconds, despite the impressive mileage. The V8-powered Panamera S models drops the 0-60 time to 5.0 seconds, and raises top speed to 175 mph (from 160). The Panamera Turbo cuts that time to a sports-car bashing 3.6 seconds, with little if any turbo lag and a rush of power that pins you back in your seat.
The Panamera is truly roomy, with back-seat headroom, legroom and hip room that rival that of a Mercedes S-Class sedan. A standard full-length center console divides the Panamera into four distinct and comfortable seating positions. The feel from the driver's seat is much like that in Porsche's iconic 911, only slightly higher off the ground. All of the seats are supportive without being too firm or too deeply bolstered. The space inside still surprises us. The rear seat has enough head room for an NBA point guard and plenty of leg room, too.
The other thing that surprises is the level of refinement here. This is the most luxurious Porsche ever, well appointed and equipped. Navigation is standard. Leather upholstery is standard, as is the choice of carbon, aluminum or five varieties of wood trim. The fit, finish and quality of the materials rival any competitor. Its cruising manner is impressively smooth. Indeed, the serene cruising demeanor belies the world-class handling and performance available whenever the driver starts pushing harder on the pedals.
The hatchback design makes the Panamera useful as a family vehicle. With the rear seats up, the rear cargo area is as roomy as the trunk in a mid-size sedan. With the seats down, the Panamera has more cargo room than a luxury wagon, with easy access to a fairly expansive load floor.
Porsche reached the production milestone of 25,000 cars just ten months after the Panamera was launched in October 2009. That's a lot of volume for a Porsche, and it may be because the Panamera offers the best of many worlds. It's a fine luxury sedan and one of the best sports sedans anywhere. It's fast. It handles like a dream, carries four in comfort and has plenty of cargo room, and even the Turbo delivers better mileage than other cars of similar capability.
The Porsche Panamera doesn't come cheap, and as it is with any Porsche, options can add 50 percent or more to the model price. Yet on another level, given its impact and relative performance, the base Panamera V6 might be considered a deal.
The Porsche Panamera is offered with a V6 or one of two V8 engines and optional all-wheel drive. All come with Porsche's seven-speed, dual-clutch PDK automatic transmission.
The 2011 Porsche Panamera ($74,400) comes with a 300-hp, 3.6-liter V6. It comes standard with leather seat surfaces, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats with driver position memory, a manual tilt/telescoping steering wheel, 235-watt AM/FM stereo with 11 speakers and single CD, navigation system with touch-screen interface, power rear liftgate, folding rear bucket seats, active variable suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires. All Panameras add standard Bluetooth for 2011, as well as universal USB connectivity for handheld devices, with device control through the touch screen.
The Panamera 4 ($78,900) adds Porsche's variable all-wheel-drive system. (All New Car Test Drive prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices, which do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.)
The Panamera S ($89,800) is powered by a 400-hp 4.8-liter V8, and adds a handful more standard features, including heated front seats, a power sunroof and auto-dimming mirrors. The Panamera 4S ($94,700) adds the all-wheel drive.
The Panamera Turbo ($135,300) is powered by a 500-hp turbocharged version of the V8. It comes standard with all-wheel drive, Porsche's adaptive, load-leveling air suspension, 14-way power seats with passenger memory, power tilt/telescoping steering column, alcantara roof liner, full leather upholstery and interior trim, and 19-inch wheels with summer performance tires.
The option list is long, but packages or pre-clustered groups of options are limited, with just a couple for the base and S models. The Premium Package includes the 14-way power heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Premium Plus adds electrically operated sunscreens for the rear and rear-side glass.
A full-leather interior ($3,655) is optional. Two audio upgrades are available: a 14-speaker, 585-watt Bose surround sound with CD changer ($1,440), or a 16-speaker, 1000-watt Burmester system ($5,690). Thermal and noise-insulated glass ($1,120) is optional.
Performance options include air suspension ($3,980), ceramic composite brakes ($8,150), and tire-wheel packages up to 20 inches. The Sport Chrono Plus package ($1,480) includes analog and digital stopwatches, Sport Plus button and launch control.
Safety equipment on the Panamera goes beyond the government-mandated safety features, which include front airbags, front occupant side-impact airbags, head-protection curtains for all occupants and a tire-pressure monitor. The Panamera adds front-passenger knee airbags and, for 2011, Porsche's adaptive bi-xenon headlights, which turn with the car and adjust the light field depending on conditions. Active safety systems include rear park assist, full-feature anti-lock brakes, traction control and electronic stability control. Optional safety features include rear occupant side airbags, front park assist and back-up camera ($1,255), radar-guided adaptive cruise control ($2,490), and all-wheel drive.
The Porsche Panamera's appearance is polarizing. Many critics who otherwise praise the car for its performance, space and comfort consider the styling a weak spot. Some are fond of the look, if only in ugly-duckling fashion.
The V6 Panamera, introduced for 2011, has a few distinguishing features. The trim surrounding its side windows is matte black, as opposed to chrome on the V8 models. The V6's exhaust tips are oval, with a single outlet on each side, rather than two pair of round tips. It also comes standard with unique, five-spoke 18-inch wheels.
The four-door Porsche is a substantial car. Exterior dimensions such as length, width and wheelbase surpass those of mid-size luxury sedans such as the Audi A6, BMW 5 series and Mercedes E-Class, and come within a few inches of full-size models such as the Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series. Yet the Panamera body shell is built from a cocktail of lightweight materials that includes boron steel, aluminum, magnesium and high-tech composites. Hidden parts such as axles and some suspension components are aluminum. As a result, with a minimum curb weight of just 3880, the Panamera is lighter than those smaller, mid-size competitors, and nearly 1000 pounds lighter than the full-size competitors. This is important, because the lower weight contributes to the Panamera's relatively high fuel-economy ratings and sports-car-like handling feel.
Thanks to its racing heritage, Porsche pays particular attention to airflow around the body. The Panamera is the first luxury four-door with a full underbody shield, even covering the driveshaft and mufflers. This reduces both wind resistance and lift. The radar sensor for the available active cruise control is positioned to minimize the disruption of airflow, though it degrades the appearance of the front end (unacceptably to some). A cleverly hidden active rear spoiler rests under a chrome trim strip and pops up at speed to increase rear downforce.
Panamera's shape flows from two key factors: packaging, and heritage. Porsche wanted a four-door that looks like a Porsche, and that meant elements of the iconic 911 sports car. These influences include the signature shoulders or haunches around the rear wheels, a hood that sits lower than the front fenders, and a front end with no conventional grille above the bumper.
Given its role as true four-passenger automobile, the Panamera also needed the rear seat space of a sedan and the cargo utility of wagon. These crucial parameters led to a rounded four-door hatchback design instead of a traditional three-box sedan. The hatchback allows for generous rear headroom, cargo utility and a sporty coupe-style profile.
It also creates rather unconventional proportions, and a car that looks awkward from some angles. The length added by the rear doors and the high rear roofline seems to stretch the car too far. Gaze at the Panamera and there's a strong urge to chop about 18 inches out of the roof and sharpen the roof's slope to the rear. But if Porsche did that, the Panamera would look a lot like a front-engine 911. The four-door's bulbous rear end reminds us of the old 928. The net effect is a bit ungainly.
If the design isn't elegant, it nonetheless creates a presence in traffic. That large rear end stands out, and the Panamera attracts lots of attention when it creeps through a parking lot or pulls up to a restaurant.
The four-door Panamera might have the most appealing interior in any Porsche so far. It's certainly the most luxurious and best executed. Fit and finish are excellent in all Panamera variants. While its luxurious, almost bespoke quality can match some of the richest sedans in the world, the Panamera retains the sporting, playful ambience that has identified Porsche cockpits for decades.
Materials in the base Panamera are top-notch, with supple, soft-touch surfaces, and several upgrades are available. The V6 and S models come standard with three partial leather upholstery choices, while the Turbo gets full-leather upholstery in five color choices or four two-tone combinations. Interior trim is available in carbon, aluminum, or five real-wood options. Our V6 had black lacquered wood, and it was striking.
The full-leather option adds rich, heavily stitched leather to the dashboard and doors. Those who really want to personalize their vehicles can opt for an alcantara roofliner (standard on Turbo) or extra leather on just about everything, including the rearview mirror, steering column and air vents. It's all very handsome.
The driver's position is low for the typical luxury sedan, and similar to that in the 911 sports car. The standard seats may be the best there are. They're not fancy, in terms of a million adjustments, but it's easy to get them right, and they deliver a fabulous combination of support, grip and long-range comfort. The base power seats upgrade to 14-way adjustment in the Panamera Turbo, while buyers who love fiddling can choose the 18-way sport seats in all models.
The biggest problem inside the Panamera, perhaps the only potential deal breaker, is rearward visibility. The side mirrors are triangular shaped, and don't offer very broad scope. It takes a while to get comfortable with them, especially for drivers who rely heavily on the side mirrors in traffic. The rearview isn't any better. The rear glass may seem large, but its angle makes it more like a slot through the rearview mirror. Peering over the shoulders backing up, the fat rear pillars block large arcs of the surroundings. The obstacle warning helps, but what you'll see is a pictograph of potential obstacles on the dash, rather than the obstacles themselves. The back-up camera is optional and we recommend getting it. It should be standard. It makes backing up safer because it's easier to spot a child and easier because it's easier to spot obstacles. On a practical basis, it makes parking quicker and less stressful.
The V6 Panamera has a manual tilt-telescope steering column. It works well enough, but like that back-up camera, the power tilt-telescope should come standard in this league. The steering wheel itself is fantastic: thick and wrapped in tactilely pleasing leather, with just a tiny bit of give when you squeeze. A button behind the bottom spoke heats the wheel independently of the seats. The manual shift buttons on the wheel work one way, with upshifts on one side and downshifts on the other.
There are five gauges in the instrument binnacle, all large and easy to see. The tachometer sits front and center, black numbers on white background, with a gear indicator and big digital speed readout at the bottom. That's good, because the radial speedometer is marked in hard-to-read 25-mph increments. It sits to the left of the slightly larger tach, while a multi-function display sits to the right. Both of these contrast with the tach, using black backgrounds and white characters. The multi-function display shows a range of data chosen by the driver, from trip information to vehicle systems to navigation directions. Two smaller gauges at the edges complete the package: fuel level and coolant temperature on the right, and oil pressure and temperature on the left.
Some important switches are spread around the steering column. Turn signals are conventionally operated with the left side stalk, while the lights are operated with a radial switch on the dash, next to Porsche's unconventional left-side ignition switch. Wipers are controlled with the right-side stalk. Cruise control functions fill a third stalk, to the lower left, making room for redundant audio and phone controls and trip-computer buttons on the steering-wheel spokes.
Stalk-mounted cruise control isn't optimal, but Porsche's system works a lot better than that used by Mercedes-Benz, which tends to get in the way of simple turn-signal operation. The Panamera's window switches are perfectly placed in the driver's armrest, right at the fingertips when the left forearm is resting. The reading lights, sunroof switch and obstacle-warning control are collected in the headliner above the rear-view mirror.
The main barrage of switches, of course, are clustered in a center pod that flows up from the Panamera's console and around a seven-inch, touch-screen video/navigation monitor. There are upwards of 32 buttons on the dash and console, with another 18 buttons surrounding the screen.
Porsche has opted for a button for every possible command rather than a centralized controller along the lines of BMW's iDrive. At first the array is a bit daunting, but operation gets simpler fairly quickly with familiarity. The buttons are logically grouped by function and easy to reach. A central controller might look more elegant but they tend to be harder to learn, and far more distracting while driving. On the down side, the Panamera's standard navigation system can be hard to figure out.
Audio systems begin with a single CD, 11 speakers and 235 watts of power, and we found it quite good. The optional Bose surround sound system, with 14 speakers and 585 watts, is loud and clear. It matches anything in most luxury cars. The 16-speaker, 1000-watt Burmester surround sound is as clear as any auto stereo we've heard, and we've heard some good ones.
Storage up front includes a pair of cupholders in the console that can hold change, keys and other items when they're not occupied by drinks. There's also a shallow center-console box, a fairly large glovebox, and good-sized door pockets that are lined with fabric to eliminate the annoying sound of sliding glasses or CD cases. More than storage, what jumps out is the way the full-length center console creates four distinct seating pods, each with all the room and comfort the vast majority of passengers will ever need. This is one sports sedan that doesn't compromise rear seat room.
The rear seats are essentially buckets like those in front. The rear seats don't adjust in the V6 or S, but they're still comfortable and grippy, with backs reclined at a comfortable angle. Adjustable rear seats are optional on all models. And there's a lot of room. We found that a 5-foot, 8-inch rear passenger could stretch legs fully behind a 5-foot, 8-inch driver, with feet tucked under the front seat. Rear-seat headroom is even more impressive, accommodating occupants well over 6 feet tall. The copious space would make the Panamera a fine chauffer-driven vehicle, though giving up the driver's seat wouldn't be easy.
In standard trim, the rear is nicely finished, with four reasonably sized air vents that can be adjusted or closed completely. Rear seat heaters and four-zone climate control are optional. There's almost as much storage in back as in front: two cup holders in the center console and a shallow bin in the folding armrest, with small, lined pockets on the doors and map pouches on the back of the front seats.
Cargo space is impressive, too. With the rear seats up, there is 15.6 cubic feet of space behind them, or about as much as the typical mid-size sedan's trunk. Four suitcases fit easily in the Panamera, and access is easy thanks to the hatchback. A shade-type, pull-out cargo cover is optional, but the standard lift-up cover works better. It attaches with cables to the liftgate, and opens when the standard power gate rises. It's also easy to remove, but then the driver has to find some place to store that big panel.
Switching the Panamera to max cargo mode is a matter on pressing one button on each of the seatbacks. The seatbacks drop one at a time, creating a nearly flat load floor with tie downs, and a maximum 44.2 cubic feet of cargo volume that you can reach from the rear or through the side doors. That's more than what's available in mid-sized luxury wagons such as the BMW 5 Series or Audi S6.
Any Panamera is enjoyable to drive, and all are easy to drive. The new-for-2011, V6-powered Porsche Panamera lacks nothing, and it impresses with its fuel economy. It's a truly efficient, luxurious four-passenger car with Porsche DNA. The Panamera Turbo delivers truly breathtaking performance that's almost too easy to control. The V8-powered Panamera S feels lighter and livelier than the Turbo, and can be even more entertaining on winding roads. All feel as if they're milled from one giant block of billet aluminum. That's due to the car's advanced engineering and extensive use of aluminum, magnesium and composites in the body structure.
The base Panamera is powered by a 3.6-liter V6, which is essentially the 4.8-liter V8 in the Panamera S with two cylinders removed. The cylinder V is angled at 90 degrees, and the six-cylinder features a balance shaft to smooth its operation. It also delivers the latest in control and materials technology, with high-pressure direct fuel injection, infinitely variable valve timing and variable valve lift. It has an auto start/stop feature to save fuel by seamlessly shutting down and restarting at red lights. It uses a dry sump oiling system rather than a standard oil pan, so it can sit low in the chassis for a sports-car center of gravity. It delivers peak output of 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, but weighs just 404 pounds with the transmission attached, according to Porsche.
We discovered there's plenty of go in the V6 Panamera, probably as much as anyone ever needs on the road. That power comes smooth and strong no matter the road speed, and the 7-speed transmission always seems to pick the right gear in full automatic mode. Porsche's PDK gearbox is actually a clutch-operated manual that shifts itself. It's the best dual-clutch transmission going, and one of the smoothest. It works fabulously as an automatic if left in Drive, but it still gives the Panamera more of a performance bent than the typical luxury car. It's not quite as smooth as a conventional torque-converter automatic. You'll notice this most on moderate, coast-down stops, when the PDK lurches ever so slightly as it downshifts.
With the V6 engine, the Panamera can scoot from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 5.8 seconds, according to Porsche, with a top speed of 160 mph. The all-wheel drive version is even quicker (5.6 seconds to 60), despite its greater weight, thanks to an even better distribution of traction. Yet the V6 Panamera still delivers 18 mpg city, 27 highway, according to the EPA, or 18/26 mpg with all-wheel drive. We matched those numbers during a 400-mile run at 75 mph. The combination of acceleration, exhilaration and fuel economy from the V6 is genuinely impressive for a car this large, and speaks to its engineering depth. From here, the Panamera gets even faster.
The 4.8-liter V8 in the Panamera S and Panamera 4S models bumps horsepower to 450 hp, with the same willing response across its rev range as the V6. Acceleration starts with a burst and remains strong for passing punch, and the 0-60 time drops to 4.8 seconds while top speed increases to 175. We actually found the Panamera S more fun to drive on the race track than the Turbo. Significantly lighter, the rear-wheel-drive S felt more agile and nimble, more tossable, more enjoyable. On the race track, the Turbo felt bigger and heavier by comparison, though it posted quicker lap times due to its superior acceleration performance. In short, we give the big thumbs up to the S model. It is the sweet spot in terms of sensible performance. The 4S falls in between the two in terms of that feeling of agility, still feeling more agile than the Turbo but not as agile as the S.
The 500-hp turbocharged V8 in the Panamera Turbo is brutally quick, knocking the 0-60 time down to 3.6 seconds. Kick the throttle and the acceleration knocks you back in your seat, not letting up until you do, or at 188 mph, whichever comes first. Thanks to the standard direct injection, turbo lag is minimal, if at all existent. Sure, the Turbo is overkill, but it sure is fun.
And thanks to Porsche's overall efficiency, not even the Turbo is brutally anti-social. With auto start/stop, the efficiency of the dual-clutch PDK transmission and Panamera's comparatively svelte weight, no model carries a gas-guzzler tax (a familiar feature in this league). The Panamera S delivers 16 mpg city/24 mpg highway, while the Turbo is rated 15/23 mpg.
Even beyond the engine bay, the Panamera drips high technology. All models feature a Sport button, while those with the optional Sport Chrono Package add Sport Plus. This feature allows the driver to tailor a host of controls, including suspension firmness, transmission shift points and the aggressiveness of the throttle, over a range from maximum comfort and economy to maximum performance. The optional adaptive cruise control almost literally drives the car, using both the gas and brakes to maintain a specified gap to cars ahead, down to 20 mph.
All Panameras come with adjustable suspension. The V6 and S and have electronically variable shock absorbers and conventional steel coil springs, while the Turbo adds air springs (optional on other models). The air suspension is self leveling, and it also varies spring rates. It can lower the car one inch for better handling or raise it an inch to help the front-end clear abrupt driveway transitions and other hazards.
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) with active anti-roll bars is also available. To counteract body lean in turns, the system twists the roll bars to make them firmer. It can also disconnect the roll bars to improve straight-line comfort on bumpy roads. These systems can transform the Panamera from firm and extra precise to smooth and refined with the touch of a couple of buttons, or they can be left to work on their own by measuring the driver's intent, based on use of the gas, brakes and steering.
The variable suspension lets the Panamera drive like a luxury car or a race track-ready sports sedan. We know, we've experienced this, and it's an impressive feat. This four-door always feels smaller than its considerable size. Many adjustable suspensions are either too soft or too firm, but that's not the case with the Panamera. The base suspension delivers a smooth but controlled (dare we say excellent) ride in the softest mode. The Sport setting makes the car react more quickly, with less side-to-side sway, without ruining the ride.
Same with the steering. The Panamera's is not quite Porsche 911 pure, but it's impressive for a big four-door, even with the all-wheel-drive. It gives the car a very nimble, responsive feel, and it always lets the driver know how the car is gripping with feedback from the tires back through the steering wheel. The steering reacts immediately to anything more than a twitch on the wheel, but it's not twitchy. It grips everything, particularly with the performance tires on the largest available rims. That's the payback, in the luxury sense, for everyday driving.
With the summer-duty performance tires on 20-inch rims, the Panamera's steering grabs at every little nook and cranny in the pavement. While that might be appropriate for a four-door Porsche, it's not necessarily familiar luxury style. The high-performance tires effect ride quality as well. Their short, stiff sidewalls hit little seams and pavement edges hard, and while the suspension comfortably absorbs bumps, the tires crack and deliver a little shock, sometimes with a corresponding, audible chunk. Buyer beware: Actually drive a Panamera with the big rims and high-performance tires before choosing them over the standard all-season packages. We prefer the 18- and 19-inch wheels.
We had the opportunity to test the Panamera's potential on the 14-turn, 4.1-mile Road America road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Though large, the Panamera was at home on this long racetrack, with quick steering and a relatively flat attitude through turns (especially with PDCC). The Panamera's willingness to change direction and respond to driver inputs puts it in a league with the world's best sports sedans (such as the BMW M5), and even some of the better pure sports cars.
The PDK transmission shines on the track as well. It's almost race-ready when the driver chooses the Sport or Sport Plus modes, which hold gears longer to keep power more readily available. Those who want to shift manually can tap the steering wheel buttons in any mode, but in Sport Plus we found that the PDK automatically chose the appropriate gear for track driving 95 percent of the time.
Road America has a lot of long straights, and the Panamera's standard brakes weren't entirely up to that challenge of repeated, hard braking from very high speeds (for many sessions). In some cases (with some drivers), there was a pulsation that may have indicated warped rotors. On the road, the brakes are perfectly capable. Buyers who plan to regularly participate in track days should consider the expensive but impressive composite ceramic brakes. It's not surprising given they have to slow 4,000 pounds of Porsche.
In short order, the four-door Panamera has become an in-demand addition to Porsche's lineup. The V6-powered base model, new for 2011, delivers satisfying performance with Porsche values and class-leading fuel economy. All Panameras perform well on the street and the track, and all have more than enough passenger and cargo room to qualify as no-compromise luxury sedans. Available all-wheel drive makes the Panamera a viable all-season car for the Snow Belt. We think it's one of the world's best luxury sports sedans. We're able to rationalize the styling.
Kirk Bell reported from Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, with Mitch McCullough in Los Angeles; J.P Vettraino test drove the Panamera V6.


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Going to the beach doesn't simply mean getting a killer tan. There's also plenty of great fashion and home décor finds along the way. Here's a guide to places to shop while visiting the shore.
Ron Jon Surf Shop
The iconic retailer, now based in Florida but originally launched in New Jersey, is opening its first Maryland location in Ocean City this month. The shop is known for its surf-centric inventory, ranging from boards and wetsuits to swimsuits and casual beachwear, outwear and even jewelry. Ron Jon is scheduled to open in June.
Find Ron Jon Surf Shop, 67th Street Town Center, 6701 Coastal Highway #8, Ocean City, 410-390-4888, ronjonsurfshop.com.
South Moon Under
What originated as a small surf shop in 1968, has exploded into a chain of stores throughout the mid-Atlantic. Carrying names such as Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Free People, French Connection, Plenty by Tracy Reese and Citizens of Humanity, there is a fantastic mix of established designers and trendy up-and-comers. And with locations throughout the region including in Ocean City and Rehoboth, South Moon Under is a must stop for any beachgoer.
Find South Moon Under in Ocean City, 8019 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410-524-4567; and 120 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 302-227-3806; southmoonunder.com
Mimi's Closet
Mimi's Closet, a fixture along the eastern portion of the state, offers such designers as Nina McLemore, Aysha Collection, J. Hilburn, and evening wear by Mina Mann. The Easton location, which is just over the Bay Bridge, is an ideal spot to pick up a few items on your way to the beach.
Find Mimi's Closet at The Tidewater Inn, 101 E. Dover St., Easton, 21601, 410-820-7021, mimisclosetonline.com.
Queenstown Premium Outlets
A stop at the Queenstown Premium Outlets on your way to Ocean City is a no-brainer. Not only does the location have 65 stores, but many of them are among the top for fashionistas. With names such as Kate Spade New York, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gucci, J.Crew, Michael Kors, St. John, Juicy Couture, BCBG Max Azria and Polo Ralph Lauren, it's a must-do on your way to the shore.
Find the Queenstown Premium Outlets, 441 Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown, 410-827-8699, premiumoutlets.com.
Tanger Outlets
Take your pick of the Tanger outlets, on the shore. The Rehoboth Beach location makes the trip up the road to Delaware worth it. Higher-end brands such as BCBGMAXAZRIA, DKNY, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste Brooks Brothers and Michael Kors, are joined by American classics such as Lucky Brand, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Izod, J.Crew, Nautica and Under Armour. Meanwhile, the West Ocean City location will be adding more stores this summer.
Find Tanger Outlets at 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive in Rehoboth, 302-226-9223 and at 12741 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, 410-213-7898, tangeroutlets.com.
Jeff West Home
The former visual merchandiser and interior designer has quickly built a following since opening this home decor store in Rehoboth in 2008. West has left his stylish touch in homes from Washington and Delaware to Cape Cod and Maine. In addition to merchandise sold in his store, he is also available for consultation on a fee basis.
Find Jeff West Home, 413 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del., 19971; JeffWestHome.com; 302-227-3635.


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Family Office Exchange, which serves high-net-worth families and their advisors around the world, appointed Alexandre Monnier president last week.
Monnier, a veteran of the private aviation and healthcare industries, is expected to be a major player in the next phase of FOX's growth, according to a statement from the organization.
Plans are in the works to roll out its comprehensive FOX Wealth Center website, introduce three new Advisor Directories, expand the Workshop Series and develop local membership models outside the U.S.
"We are thrilled to find a leader who understands the needs and mindset of our unique membership," FOX founder and chief executive Sara Hamilton said in the statement.
"He brings a global perspective to the challenges of wealth and a unique set of abilities that will allow us to further help families navigate the complexities of wealth ownership and global citizenship."
Monnier joins FOX from PinnacleCare, where he was managing director. Earlier, he had served as managing director of Bombardier Skyjet, the private jet charter business of Bombardier Aerospace.
Before joining Bombardier, Monnier spent 10 years as a management consultant in the U.S. and Europe. He started his career as a financial analyst for Societe Generale in New York.


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ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY basketball star NOAH KIRKWOOD has made a decision on his academic and basketball future - and all roads lead to HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Noah committed to play basketball for the Crimson next season, ending one of the most high-profile recruitments of an Ottawa basketball player ever. The story was featured on IVY HOOPS ONLINE's recruiting update:…Read more
The Ultimate Rebound
A great story from The Argosy about Elite Performance Academy client Michael Otoo's incredible comeback from traumatic injury to get back in school and on the court. Michael's tremendous work with Coach Ruiz has helped him work his way back on the team at Mount Allison, and we can't wait to see him in action this season. Congrats Michael! THE ULTIMATE…Read more
4 EPA Football Players Headed to Prep School
Four Elite Performance Academy football players are graduating from our program early and heading off to prep school to continue both their education and their football development. Lliam Horricks, Jacob Dugas, and Connor Bornais have all been long-time members of the EPA program, having trained in both our Train 2 Perform program as well as the…Read more
EPA Athlete Adams Leading Team Ontario at Canada Summer Games
Elite Performance Academy athlete Angus Adams and his Team Ontario teammates are off to a great start at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. Angus started the tournament with 3 RBIs and scored twice to lead Team Ontario to a 14-4 win over PEI. Ontario followed that up with a 1-0 win over Nova…Read more
Noah Kirkwood Recruiting Continues to Heat Up
Fresh off winning a FIBA World Cup Gold Medal as a member of Team Canada, Elite Performance Academy basketball player Noah Kirkwood continued to raise his profile with a dominating performance at the Adidas Gauntlet Finale. According to Rivals Basketball Recruiting, Headed to Northfield Mount Hermon for a prep year, Kirkwood could also be bringing a…Read more
Dear High School Football Players: No, You Don't Run a 4.4 40
As a high school athlete, you are still developing your strength and speed. You may have worked on your 40 technique, but nowhere near the level of a Combine athlete. Your training goal is to improve your football skills. Combine athletes train in programs that are specifically designed to improve their 40 times. See the…Read more
Registration open for all Elite Football Off-Season programs
Registration is filling up fast for all ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY OFF-SEASON FOOTBALL PROGRAMS! Don't miss out on the opportunity to work with both Professional Strength Coaches and current CFL football players in order to make your 2017 season your best one yet! Roster spots are limited for each program, so reserve your spot quickly! Click…Read more
EPA Lacrosse Star Callum Crawford named Colorado Mammoth MVP
Huge congratulations to Elite Performance Academy Lacrosse star Callum Crawford on being named the NLL Colorado Mammoth Most Valuable Player! Injuries restricted Callum to only 12 games in 2015, and he came to EPA determined to be a stronger, faster, healthier player heading into his 11th season as a pro. Callum fully committed to the program,…Read more
Are you one of the top football players in Ottawa? It's time to put yourself to the test with the Elite Football Combine. This weekend, April 23rd - 3pm Elite Performance Academy is putting on the second instalment of The Elite Football Combine. All OVFL, NCAFA and high school players are welcome to test for the low cost of…Read more
Elite Performance Academy athlete Brad Cowan commits to Laurier Golden Hawks
ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY football player Brad Cowan has announced his commitment to attend Laurier University in 2016, and play football for Coach Cameron and the Golden Hawks. Brad is in the midst of his second off-season in the Elite D2D Off-Season Football Program. He originally came to EPA to rehab a broken bone in his leg, and…Read more
Corey Johnson Leads Harvard to Big Win Over Boston
ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY athlete COREY JOHNSON scored 18 points and added 3 assists, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal to lead the HARVARD CRIMSON over Boston University in NCAA basketball action. As a true freshman starter, Corey has made at least one 3-pointer in all 9 games he has played to begin his career. BOSTON – The Harvard men's basketball team…Read more
Youth Performance and Fitness—Strength and Conditioning Information for Parents
The goal and purpose of every Athlete program at ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY is to maximize the long-term development of our athletes. While it is great to be successful right away, far too often athletes and parents get caught up in winning right now, and sacrifice their future potential in the process. At the end of the…Read more
Why Youth Athletes Need to Focus on Strength to Improve Speed
Why Youth Athletes Need to Focus on Strength to Improve Speed Improving sport-specific speed is a huge focus of all our athlete performance programs at Elite Performance Academy. Every athlete can benefit from improved technique when it comes to: linear speed acceleration and deceleration change of direction …Read more
Big Cyber Week Specials on all Off-Season Football Programs! One week only - don't miss out! Elite D2D Off-Season Football -Save $700! Elite Football Academy - Save $115! Elite Junior Football Academy - Save $95! Elite Speed…Read more
EPA's Corey Johnson Off To Good Start as NCAA True Freshman
ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY basketball player COREY JOHNSON has gotten off to a strong start in his true freshman season with the NCAA IVY LEAGUE'S HARVARD CRIMSON. After earning a starting spot during pre-season camp, Corey opened the season with 9 points in a victory over MIT, shooting 3-5 from 3pt. The following night, he led the CRIMSON in…Read more
Three EPA Football Athletes Named to OUA All-Star Team
Three members of the Elite Performance Academy football program have been named to the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) All-Star Team for the 2015 season. Congrats Boys - the EPA Family is proud! A first time all-star at defensive end, John Biewald (Ottawa, Ont.) was named to the second-team. His fourth season in the purple and white…Read more
NCAA Pre-Season Love for EPA Hoops Star Corey Johnson
People continue to take notice of Elite Performance Academy basketball athlete Corey Johnson as he prepares for his freshman season with the NCAA's defending Ivy League Champions Harvard Crimson. HoopSeen.com has Corey listed as one of the top "Under The Radar Non-power Conference Freshmen". COREY JOHNSON – 6-FOOT-4 – SHOOTING GUARD - HARVARD UNIVERSITY Crazy…Read more
Elite Performance Academy Skier Abby Thomas named to Team Quebec
Long-time Elite Performance Academy athlete Abby Thomas has been named to the Team Quebec Alpine Ski Team for the 2015/16 season. Abby, who started with EPA as a 15-year old two years ago, has shown steady and consistent progression in both her training and her performance on the hill. She locked in her place on…Read more
EPA Athlete John Biewald named OUA Player of the Week – Again!
For the 2nd time in less than a month, Elite Performance Academy football athlete John Biewald has been named the OUA Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against University of Toronto. John is currently 3rd in the Nation in QB Sacks. John has been a member of the EPA program since 2012, and has trained in…Read more
13 #TeamEPA Alums Battle for Pedro
Thirteen alumni members of the Elite Performance Academy family will be participating in the annual Panda Game on Saturday October 3, 2015. [gallery columns="4" ids="5623,5624,5625,5626,5627,5628,5629,5631,5632,5633,5634,5635,5636"] This year marks the 47th anniversary of the Panda Game, the annual battle between Ottawa's two university football programs. The University of Ottawa GeeGees and the Carleton Ravens first battled…Read more
EPA Athlete Brad Herbst named AUS Player of the Week
Elite Performance Academy football athlete Brad Herbst has been named the AUS Defensive Player of the Week for September 28, 2015. After playing sparingly last season, Brad first joined the EPA program last December to try and take his game to the next level. He trained in the Elite D2D CIS/NCAA Summer Prep Program this past summer, and was…Read more
EPA Athlete John Biewald named CIS & OUA Player of the Week
Elite Performance Academy football athlete John Biewald has been named the CIS and OUA Defensive Player of the Week for September 21, 2015. He is currently 2nd in the Nation in QB Sacks. John has been a member of the EPA program since 2012, and has trained in the Elite D2D CIS/NCAA Summer Prep Program since…Read more
Elite Prep School Football Showcase
The ELITE PREP SCHOOL FOOTBALL SHOWCASE is a one day football event designed to provide exposure for Ottawa's football talent. Prep School Coaches/Scouts and Recruiting Services will be in attendance. The day will provide the opportunity for athletes to demonstrate their athleticism and movement skills, as well as their on-field football talents. Included will be…Read more
Get to know Elite Performance Academy athlete Matt Ianni, who pitches for the Canadian Junior National baseball team, and tries to mold his style and his game after Yankees reliever Dellin Betances.Read more
Coach Cast Episode 52
Our Directors of Athlete Performance sat down with Coach Anthony Brown of RISE: Athlete Support Programs for a great discussion about the Elite program and philosophies on Coaching. Listen to the preview below. [audio mp3="http://www.eliteperformanceacademy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/EPA-Audio-Promo.mp3"][/audio] Check out the full episode on iTunes - RISE: Athlete Support Programs CoachCast #52Read more
EPA Presents: #TheDifference
#TheDifference is a reality web series about the Elite D2D Summer Football Program. This 6-episode documentary, filmed in partnership with House Edge Media, goes behind the scenes of our flagship University Football preparation program, and provides never before seen insights into the methodology and commitment required in the Elite Performance Training System. Follow our NCAA, CIS,…Read more
Elite Performance QB Adds OPC to his Football Resume
Quarterback JAMES KEENAN has come up through the ranks of the ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY program. He began as a member of our ELITE JUNIOR ATHLETE PROGRAM, and recently completed his first winter as part of our ELITE D2D OFF-SEASON FOOTBALL PROGRAM. He has used his athleticism, speed, strength, and decision-making to star for both the BELL WARRIORS…Read more
#TeamEPA QB Quinn Stewart Preps for #OPC, and Beyond
ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY athlete and QB QUINN STEWART is ready to put his extensive skill set and athleticism to work this weekend, helping to lead the Team East Varsity squad in the Ontario Prospect Challenge. Quinn spent the winter as a Leader in our large Elite D2D Off-Season Football and Elite Football Academy programs, working…Read more
Corey Johnson Basketball Highlights 2014/15
Highlights of ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY athlete COREY JOHNSON's 2014-2015 basketball season with Vermont Academy. Corey recently participated in the BIOSTEEL ALL-CANADIAN GAME, where he won the 3-point contest. He is also a member of TEAM CANADA JUNIOR MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM and in November he signed his National Letter of Intent to play for HARVARD UNIVERSITY starting in 2015. http://www.eliteperformanceacademy.ca/epa-news/basketball/elite-performance-academy-athlete-commits-to-play-for-harvard/Read more
Athlete Profile – Christo Bilukidi, NFL Football
With a freshly signed new 2-year contract, Baltimore Ravens DT Christo Bilukidi returned to Elite Performance Academy once again to train his body, and mind, for the relentless grind of the NFL football season. He has attacked this off-season with a new aggressiveness and passion that has lead to tremendous results in training, and will…Read more
Training for Football The Right Way – A Free Information Session
ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY presents "TRAINING FOR FOOTBALL - THE RIGHT WAY" This Saturday, November 29, ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY presents a 1-hour introduction into how young football players should structure their training and development. Planning and progression in order to safely and effectively maximize their athletic potential on the football field.We will be discussing our tried…Read more
Elite Performance Academy athlete commits to play for Harvard
ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY basketball star COREY JOHNSON has signed his National Letter of Intent to play basketball for HARVARD UNIVERSITY. After being courted by literally dozens of division I programs, Johnson took official visits to Butler and Harvard in recent weeks, before finalizing his decision on November 10th with a verbal commitment to Harvard head coach…Read more
#TeamEPA Profile – Connor Williams
ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY athlete CONNOR WILLIAMS of the hometown OTTAWA REDBLACKS recently had a chance to sit down with FACES Magazine and talk about his journey to the CFL. To the newer generation, football in this city is an abstract idea. But to the ones who grew up with the Roughriders the lights, sounds, smells and atmosphere of…Read more
4 Elite Performance Lacrosse Athletes Selected for All Canada Games
Four Elite Performance Academy athletes recently competed at the All Canada Lacrosse Games. The Games, which were held in Oshawa from June 30-July3, are a showcase recruiting event featuring top Canadian youth lacrosse players from across Canada. The All Canada Lacrosse games consists of 8 regional teams in 3 separate age divisions competing in a…Read more
EPA Basketball Star to Play for Canadian Championship
Elite Performance Academy Basketball Athlete Harry Range has been named to the U17 Team Ontario squad that will competing at the Canadian National Championships later this summer. Harry, who plays for Kiski Prep School in Pennsylvania, was selected after a province-wide tryout process that started back in March. The final selections were made on July…Read more
TeamEPA Athletes Ready for Historic REDBLACKS Game
Elite Performance Academy athletes John Delahunt, Kevin Scott and Connor Williams hit the field tonight with their Ottawa REDBLACKS teammates for the first game in the history of the new franchise. Good Luck Boys! Local REDBLACKS Players Can Feel Their Community's Excitement Monday 30 June 2014 By:Sarah Zintel Photo:Sarah Zintel OTTAWA- The return of CFL…Read more
EPA Basketball star named MVP of ABS All-Star Game
Elite Performance Academy Basketball Athlete Zach Green was recently named the MVP of the ABS All-Star Game, played June 21st at Sheridan College in Oakville. Zach, who played this season for the Brampton Warriors, scored a season-high 30 points to lead all scorers. He is now back at EPA as part of the Elite D2D…Read more
OVFL Week 5 – Elite Report – Bantam
Myers Riders Bantam The Myers Riders Bantams bounced back from their first loss of the season by thrashing the Oshawa Hawkeyes 62-12. Playing in the game was a total of nine Elite Performance Academy athletes and alumni. James Keenan #1 Terrell Brown #37 Colin Henley-Vachon #44 Michael Slattery #54 Steven Schwartz #55 Jackson Hyland #61…Read more
OVFL Week 5 – Elite Report – Junior Varsity
Myers Riders Juniors The Myers Riders Juniors dominated the Oshawa Hawkeyes with a 59-0 shut out in Oshawa. Playing in the game were a total of twelve Elite Performance Academy athletes and alumni. Jacob Spinella #1 Brady Tabri #6 AJ Oickle #20 Brian Franklin #21 Daniel Porter #40 Alejandro Politis #48 Ben Spencer #57 Angelo Vushaj #59…Read more
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Warrants fuel questions in teen's disappearance
The California man who abducted a teenage family friend and tortured her mother and 8-year-old brother before killing them exchanged more than a dozen calls with the 16-year-old girl in the hours before the slaying.
Exactly how James Lee DiMaggio tortured them or why he and Hannah Anderson exchanged about 13 calls wasn't immediately clear, but the new details in court papers fueled questions about how and why he targeted his best friend's family and fled with a girl who has said she felt uncomfortable around him.
Firefighters found the body of Christina Anderson, 44, near a crowbar and what appeared to be blood next to her head. DiMaggio is believed to have shot and killed their family dog, found under a sleeping bag in the garage with blood close to its head.
Investigators found 8-year-old Ethan's body as they sifted through rubble.
DiMaggio "tortured and killed" the mother and son, San Diego County Sheriff's Detective Darren Perata wrote, offering no elaboration, in the warrants released Wednesday. Hannah was rescued days later in the Idaho wilderness, where authorities killed DiMaggio in a shootout.
The warrants do not indicate the time, duration or content of the calls that DiMaggio and Hannah exchanged before she was picked up at cheerleading practice Aug. 4, hours before firefighters found DiMaggio's burning garage in Boulevard, a rural town 65 miles east of San Diego.
Jan Caldwell, a San Diego County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman, said they may have been discussing pick-up times.
DiMaggio was extraordinarily close to both children, driving Hannah to gymnastics meets and Ethan to football practice. The warrants say the former telecommunications technician took Hannah on multi-day trips, most recently to Malibu and Hollywood.
Hannah acknowledged being uncomfortable around DiMaggio before the ordeal, saying on a social-media site earlier this week that he once told her that he was drawn to her. "He said it was more like a family crush like he had feelings as in he wanted nothing bad to happen to me," she wrote on the ask.fm site.
Hannah said she didn't tell her parents because DiMaggio was his father's best friend "and I didn't want to ruin anything between them."
She said she didn't learn that her mother and brother had died until authorities told her in the hospital after she was rescued. She said she cried all night.
San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore has been adamant that Hannah was an unwilling victim from start to finish. "I can't make it any clearer," he said at a news conference Monday.
Brett Anderson, Hannah's father, didn't respond to a text message Thursday. Caldwell said investigators may offer a more detailed account in the future but that some questions may never be answered.
DiMaggio was shot at least five times in the head and chest, according to the Valley County, Idaho, coroner, who was unable to determine a precise number of gunshot wounds. His body was cremated Tuesday near Los Angeles.
Residents in Hannah's hometown _ the San Diego suburb of Lakeside _ streamed into the Boll Weevil restaurant Thursday to buy hamburgers and raffle tickets for a television and tickets to an NFL Chargers game in a fundraiser for her family. Hannah said earlier this week that she was undecided whether to attend.
Mary Herter was among those eating in the red dining room adorned with a rodeo mural and deer heads.
"I just feel for them," she said. "I just had to support them. I feel so sorry for her."
On her ask.fm social media account, Hannah said she "basically" stayed awake for six straight days and repeatedly told her captor she was hungry. She couldn't escape because DiMaggio had a gun and "threatened to kill me and anyone who tried to help."
Asked if she would have preferred DiMaggio got a lifetime prison sentence instead of being killed, she said, "He deserved what he got."
The account was disabled but there were postings on an Instagram account linked to Hannah's now-disabled ask.fm page. "Dad is not taking this very well," she wrote late Wednesday. "None of us are but please watch over him. I'm all he's got left. Even though your gone we are still a team. Love and miss you. "
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Snapshots from Europe: Solæg, or Pickled Eggs
When drinking in watering holes in the border area between Germany and Denmark you'll often see a tall jar glass filled with rust-colored pickled eggs submerged in a slightly muddy-looking liquid on the table. In Denmark these are called "Solæg" and supposedly originated from the region of Southern Jutland (Jutland being the Danish peninsula connected to Northern Germany).
Solæg is served with the egg shell removed, sliced in half with the halved yolk on the side. A number of spices, herbs, oils, hot chili sauces, vinegar and mustard go directly into the empty hard-boiled egg white shell for seasoning, and the yolk is then reinserted back into place. The egg half is eaten in one quick bite immediately followed by a shot of room temperature aquavit (Gammel Opland from Norway would be a good choice). The same procedure is repeated with the remaining egg half.
As with so many brilliant small dishes, simplicity is the key to Solæg.
How to Make Solæg: For 20 minutes, simply hard boil the eggs wrapped in red onion peelings. This gives the eggs an appealing color often with different structure and shades. After cooling, gently crush the egg shells (without removing) before placing them in a heavily salted jar of water with one red onion, the obligatory caraway, and whatever herbs you want. Caraway is important because it'll nicely complement the aquavit shot, where caraway as its dominant flavor. The eggs will rest in the salty herb water for at least two weeks before consumption, some even add extra salt every week or so.
For true Solæg connoisseurs, the color of the egg yolk is important. The darker the better, and the longer the egg is cured in the salty water the closer you'll approach the wanted color. During the saltwater curing, the yolk will typically transform from yellow over to greenish to dark bluish and finally after very long curing, it'll eventually turn almost black which is considered most desirable.
In many Berliner Kneipen (pubs) and bars you'll also find Solæg and other small bits and jarred snacks cured in salt. The Berliners call these dishes for Hungerturm which means "Hunger towers."
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Choosing an Immigration Lawyer in Los Angeles
When considering retaining an immigration lawyer in Los Angeles, be aware that advance planning and zealous representation are paramount in the practice of immigration law. This is because much of the procedure is policy driven and changes frequently. Similarly, agency interpretations of law are often modified. Part of the practice often requires challenging incorrect decisions or delayed adjudication of languishing petitions and applications. I have successfully done so by filing suit against the government in federal court and reopening cases based on ineffective performance of prior counsel. As part of the court victories on behalf of my clients, I have been awarded attorney fees by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The victories were against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Labor for delayed decisions in the labor certification (now PERM) process, and erroneous decisions of law, respectively. I process all types of nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant visas (green cards).
My clients are both employment-based, family-based, and independent investors.
While the employment-based categories are the most complex (entrepreneurial investors, extraordinary status, national interest waivers and PERM), family cases can also have challenging issues, particularly obtaining waivers of inadmissibility. I enjoy unscrambling and reorganizing the facts of each case, ultimately succeeding on behalf of my clients. Contact my Los Angeles offices right now for a personal and confidential consultation.
Honors and Awards:
- AV rated peer review, Martindale Hubbell (over 15 years); SUPER LAWYER, peer selected, Los Angeles Magazine (since 2004).
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Speaker and moderator of numerous panels at national and regional conferences of American Immigration Lawyers Assn.
- Chapter Past Chair, Unathorized Practice of Law Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Assn.
- Past President, American Immigration Lawyers Assn, So. California
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Participated as speaker, presenter, panel moderator on various topics of immigration law at annual national conferences of the immigration bar. Served as co-author of comments to proposed federal regulations in the field of immigration law., presenter, moderator, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Verdicts and Settlements:
- Yeghiazaryan v. Gonzales, 439 F.3d 994, 995 (9th Cir. Cal. 2006); and Yeghiazaryan v. Gonzales, 431 F.3d 678, 680 (9th Cir. 2005), Matsko v. Reno, (C.D. Cal), Case No. CV 96-6766-IH (RNBX), 1996 Loretta v. Herman, (C.D. Cal.), CV 97-4479WJR(SHx)1997. Also have succeeded in obtaining remands (unpublished decisions) by the 9th Circuit to the Board of Immigration Appeals, and in turn back to the Immigration Judge (IJ) for a new trial, typically based on the prior actions of ineffective counsel. Ultimately, the IJ granted the relief originally denied to prior counsel.
- APPELLATE WORK: Board of Immigration Appeals, Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals, Administrative Appeals Office (CIS), Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- FEDERAL LITIGATION: mandamus to compel the governmet to adjudicate delayed processing; Declaratory Relief to change erroneos government decisions; challenge incorrect government interpretation of law and overturn government action; motion to reopen erroneous decisions.
- IMMIGRATION COURT: Cancellation of removal, application for asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, motion to reopen based on ineffective counsel.
- IMMIGRANT VISAS/ GREEN CARDS: EB-5 (entrepreneurial investor) based on $500,000 in CIS approved Regional Centers or $1,000,000 in any qualifying investment); EB-1 (extraordinary alien), EB-2 (advanced degree and national interest waiver); EB-3 (professional and skilled worker)' PERM, unskilled workers; family based immigration, including complex marriage cases and removal of conditions after failure of marriage (I-751), waivers of inadmissibility, and naturalization.
Representative Clients:
- SAMPLE OF CASES SUCCESSFULLY PROCESSED AND LITIGATED: First in the U.S. to obtain a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Labor from US District Court for unreasonable delay in processing a labor certification (now PERM) case (July 1997).
- EB-5 visa: Based on $500,000 investment granted to Iranian national & UK citizen; EB-5 granted to Turkish national and Israeli citizen.
- EB-1 extraordinary ability petitions (I-140): granted to inventor in 5 days; to jockey (from Mexico) without a Request for Evidence (RFE); cinematographer (Holland), manufacturer of innovative LED lighting (Canada), Researcher (Russia) in Micro-electro-mechanical Systems (MEMS), all without an RFE.
- EB-1 Priority worker petition (I-140) granted to advertising executive from Singapore.
- EB-2, national interest waivers (NIW) petitions (I-140) granted without a Request for Evidence (RFE) to editor of online political magazine (Canada), teacher of incarcerated youths (Nigeria), teacher of arts(U.K.), charity fundraiser (U.K.), art gallery owner and curator (Mexico), bilingual dentist (Armenia), and international journalist (U.K.).
- Labor certifications (PERM) granted for a variety of occupations, including physicians, mechanics, hotel managers, apartment managers, housekeepers, child monitors, food and beverage manager, as well as restaurant and household cooks.
- Permanent resident statuses granted in cases of failed marriages, marriage fraud allegations, VAWA abused spouses (both male and female), surviving widows and widowers, and other family-based visa petitions.
- L-1 visa granted in 3 days (2/2013) via premium processing to Sales & Marketing Performance Mgr (Germany), and in 5 days (4/2013) to Managing Director of a new office (Russia).
- O-1 visa for jockey (2010) (Mexico) and from Japan (6/2012); coach in free style wrestling (2000), manufacturer of innovative LED lighting (2001). E-2 and E-1 investor visas granted based on as little as $25,000 investment to Japanese and Filipino nationals, respectively.
- E-1/ E-2 visas granted to art gallery curator from Mexico (2011), photographer (Japan), importer (Philippines), Horse trainer (Brazil). Other successful cases include E-2 based on investment as low as $25,000 to $50,000.
- Political Asylum: USCIS granted asylum on expedited basis to Syrian Christian (2014); to fleeing Syrian convert to Christianity (2010), politically persecuted Venezuelan (2011), Coptic Christian from Egypt (2012), and gay Mexican (2005).
- Waiver of inadmissibility (10 year bar) was granted to Mexican who became inadmissible when he left the country during pendency of his application to adjust status (I-485) under sec. 245(i), based on extreme hardship to his U.S. resident parent (2010); waiver granted to Russian based on extreme hardship to U.S. citizen spouse (2005); waiver to O-1 jockey after many years of unlawful presence (2011) .
- Immigration Court: Cancellation of removal granted to Ukrainian based on exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to US citizen parent (Feb. 2009); Removal proceedings were terminated for Iranian national convicted of two theft offenses (Oct 2007). Political asylum to Mexican based on homosexuality. Immigration Judge granted asylum to Armenian from the Republic of Georgia based on past persecution (Oct 2010), to Armenian from Armenia based on political persecution (2009); to Russian based on religious persecution; and to a Venezuelan activist who supported recall of Chavez from office (2008). Motion to Reopen granted by Immigration Judge based on ineffective counsel to elderly Armenian citizen, who was subsequently granted resident status. Syrian convert to Christianity granted asylum by USCIS (2010).
- APPEALS: Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) granted reopening of removal based on ineffective counsel in marriage case; remand to Immigration Judge for violation of due process in refusing to grant a continuance.
- APPEALS: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals remanded a Motion to Reopen previously denied by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) based on ineffective counsel and ineffective interpreter; this was followed by a remand to the Immigration Judge who ultimately granted asylum (Aug 2009). Ninth Circuit remanded to the BIA a Motion to Reopen based on ineffective counsel in a case of a Mexican seeking Cancellation of Removal due to exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to U.S. citizen children (April 2010). Ninth Circuit granted stay of removal to Tunisian national while his appeal was pending (July 2009).
- MISC: Japanese citizen & long time resident was paroled in ( but not admitted) when returning from abroad, due to an old conviction crime of moral turpitude; removal proceedings were initiated against him, but I managed to get him sworn in as a citizen before the deportation hearing was scheduled for a hearing (Nov. 2010).
Educational Background:
- Participated in an intensive Russian studies program pursuant to a grant from the National Defense Education Act (NDEA), 1968. Received a second NDEA grant for a study tour program in the USSR in 1969.
- B.A in Education with a major in Spanish and minor in Russian. , 1968
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